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New park additions prompt tax hike RICHARD ROLKE

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More money is being pumped into recreational amenities. The Greater Vernon Advisory Committee has approved a $6.73 million budget for parks, recreation and culture, triggering a 3.8 per cent tax hike. “The budget is going up because we’ve added parks,” said director Bob Fleming. “We want to do something with the parks.” Among the additions is $65,000 for limited access to the Camp Hurlburt site on Eastside Road. “We will take down some unsafe trees and provide some signage,” said Juliette Cunningham, chairperson.

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“This year will be mostly lake and pedestrian access. In time, we will have to deal with road access and we are working on the planning process for the park there.” About $30,000 will be put toward fencing and gates for the recently purchased property on Crane Road along Swan Lake. “We need to make sure it’s secure so people can’t race four-by-fours around the

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property,” said Fleming. Additional sand will be hauled into the Padddlewheel Park beach while the Marshall Fields tennis courts will be resurfaced and there will be a review of Kal Beach. There is also $35,000 for design work for the rail trail corridor along Kalamalka Lake. In terms of major operating expense changes, there is a $222,000 increase for a full year of debt payments at the athletics park, and a $94,000 hike for operation and maintenance of the track. “But there is also a full year of revenue projections,” said Fleming. Staff are currently in negotiations for operations and maintainance at the athlet-

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Alexis Ealey and Quinn Simmons hide during a game of tag in the Vernon Recreation Centre pool. The girls were at the pool with their Ellison Elementary School classmates for their swimming program.

An arrest has been made in a string of robberies. On Thursday at 2:06 a.m., the RCMP were called to a robbery at the 7-Eleven store on 39th Avenue in Vernon. A man had entered the store, produced a knife, and demanded the employees open the cash register. The man stole an undisclosed amount of money and fled the store. A couple of hours later at 4:11 a.m., police were called to Mac’s convenience store on 27th Street for another robbery. A male had entered the store, approached the employee, threatened her and demanded she open the cash register. He fled with an undisclosed amount of money. And also on Thursday at 8:40 p.m., a male entered the Village Green Liquor Store and approached the cashier. He produced a knife and threatened the employee, demanding money from the register. He fled with an undisclosed amount of money. “The male was arrested a short time later by police as a result of a review of surveillance video and forensic evidence,” said Const. Jocelyn Noseworthy. No employees were injured during the incidents. Jeremiah Miller, 42, of Vernon, has been charged with three counts of robbery. He appeared in court Thursday and has been remanded in custody until Feb. 10. The RCMP are still actively investigating these matters, and anyone with information is asked to call 250-545-7171, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477.

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Vernon Good Citizen looks to the future richard rolke Morning Star Staff

Vernon’s Good Citizen is taking on the world. Sarah Armstrong was bestowed with the coveted award by JCI Vernon during a ceremony Thursday night at the Schubert Centre. “This is cool,” said the 23-year-old who is on the board of the Food Action Society of the North Okanagan and is also involved with Vernon In Transition and the Sustainable Environment Network Society. In fact, it was during SENS’ monthly meeting that Armstrong was surprised with the honour. “It was kind of like a reality slap in a good way. I went from a normal state of being to a jolt of energy.” Armstrong, who grew up in Lumby and Vernon, says the future of the community is what inspires her to be involved. “All people naturally want to do what is right and help people. My needs are cared for and I’m able to look outside of myself and say, ‘What can I do?’” It was the Seaton grad’s passion and enthusiasm that led friend Hailey Rilkoff to nominate her for 2015 Good Citizen of the Year. “I see her everywhere and involved in everything,” said Rilkoff. Among Armstrong’s other activities is organizing the Roots and Brews fundraiser for FASNO. JCI members were impressed with Armstrong’s credentials as they read the nominations. “The award recognizes the heroes of our community,” said Amy Markin, branch president.

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Sarah Armstrong, Vernon’s 2015 Good Citizen of the Year, gets a hug from JCI Vernon’s Amy Markin during the announcement Thursday night. “She’s involved in a variety of grassroot activities and is well respected in the community.” Armstrong is likely the youngest recipient of the Good Citizen award and she hopes others her age will look to the future and try and make Vernon a better place to live.

“If you have a passion, you can do what you want because it’s not a big city here yet. There is creative freedom,” she said. Armstrong has received $500 from the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy to donate to the charity of her choice.

She will also be featured in the Vernon Winter Carnival parade Feb. 6 and take part in the Winter Breakout Feb. 10 at the Schubert Centre. Tickets for Winter Breakout are $10 and they are available at the Vernon Winter Carnival office.

Search and rescue gets $10 million in funding rIChArd rolke Morning Star Staff

B.C.’s search and rescue volunteers are getting a major boost. The provincial government is providing a one-time $10 million for training, administrative support and equipment upgrades. “It’s wonderful news,” said Pete Wise, with Pete Wise Vernon Search and Rescue and a B.C. Search

and Rescue Association director. “The 80 SAR teams in the province will benefit.” Wise admits that the government announcement came as a surprise. “Search and rescue has had some support but never the support it needed to sustain itself,” he said, adding that the demand for services has been increasing, including in the North Okanagan. The volunteer units have largely been left on their own, in the past, to cover the costs of their activities. “We will continue to fundraise but this

will help with equipment and training,” said Wise. Once allocated, the funding will be spent according to the needs of local search and rescue teams. “Within ground search and rescue there are roughly 100,000 hours of volunteer time donated to searches. To replace these would cost more than $5 million annually in direct salary dollars,” said Todd Stone, transportation minister, in a media release. “We are grateful for their commitment and in turn, government is strengthening its commitment with this one-time grant.”

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Water work adds up to $19 million RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

There’s a lot on tap for Greater Vernon’s water utility in 2016. The Greater Vernon Advisory Committee approved a $19 million budget for the water utility during a special meeting Thursday. “The projects presented Cunningham are reasonable. We’re trying to replace old infrastructure,” said Juliette Cunningham. The budget includes $5 million for new projects and $4 million for work carried over from 2015. Among those moving ahead are replacing water meters, expand-

ing dam capacity and extending the Kalamalka Lake intake. Overall water rates are climbing two per cent, and Cunningham says that’s necessary given the scope of work required. “It’s a big system and many parts of it are quite old,” she said. Opposition to the water budget came from directors Bob Spiers and Gyula Kiss. “I was reluctant to let it go without further study,” said Spiers. “We had no details until 8 a.m. (Thursday). We could have waited another week or two before making a decision.” However, Spiers says his oppositon was more procedural than it was against the budget details. “I didn’t see anything that should be thrown out but when there are 30 pages of figures, it should have more review,” he said.

Safety drives protest RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

Residents in a Vernon neighbourhood are fed up with putting themselves at risk. A delegation told city council Monday that walking along 25th Street is danger-

ous, particularly for children heading to the local schools. “There have been numerous complaints about the speed of traffic,” said resident Kerry Carlson. In many cases, the motorists are using

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While the existing building on the proposed site of an art gallery is coming down, that doesn’t mean a cultural complex is moving ahead. Vernon council has decided to demolish the former flower shop on 31st Avenue, and Mayor Akbal Mund insists there are no immediate plans to construct an art gallery there. “Either way, we have to demolish it,” he said. Once the building is down, the site will be developed into public parking. “With the Bennett lot void of parking (the 29th Avenue location has been sold to developers), we can turn this into future parking,” said Mund. New arena process proceeds The City of Vernon is launching the process for a new arena. Council has approved a design-bid-build project delivery model to twin Kal Tire Place. “This delivery model will see the city first contract an architectural firm to design the facility and to act as the prime consultant for the project,” said Doug Ross, director of recreation services. “Once the design phase is complete, the city and prime consultant will issue an open competitive bid process for a general contractor for construction. It is the city’s intent to issue a request for proposal for professional architectural/prime consultant services by late February.” Library open Sundays There’s good news for residents wanting to find something to read.

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More land is being put aside for future growth at the Kelowna International Airport. The City of Kelowna has acquired the 84-acre Shadow Ridge Golf Club on Bulman Road for the airport’s long-term land use strategy. “The purchase of this property was exceptionally important,” said Sam Samaddar, airport director. “As we’re unable to move the airport, we need to ensure that we have the available land to support the growth of YLW for future generations.” The course will remain fully operational for the foreseeable future. “Our members can continue to expect the same great experience at Shadow Ridge,” said Dan Weddell, Shadow Ridge general manager.

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The draft of next year’s school calendar has been posted to the Vernon School District web site and now it’s time for members of the public to have their say. The District Calendar Committee met earlier this month to discuss the 2016/17 school calendar and to make recommendations to the board of

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education. At Wednesday’s district board meeting, director of instruction and committee chairperson Linda Spiller presented the proposed draft to trustees. “The school calendar regulation given from the ministry is clear in what the intention was, to create a schedule that allows for implementation of the curriculum document,” she said. In addition to outlining the two weeks of spring vacation and the two weeks of Christmas vacation, the calendar reflects the non-instructional days needed for teachers to become familiar with the new curriculum introduced by the Ministry of Education. “And so we were given the opportunity to present that as one non-instructional day or one more noninstructional day as long as it totals 10 hours for the calendar 2016/17 as well as 2017/18, so they’ve given a fair bit of flexibility in how that could be proposed,” said Spiller. The 2016/17 calendar includes 187 days in session, 179 of those are days of instruction, “We would have

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The Vernon School District calendar for 2016/17 is available for the public to have its say. eight non-instructional days built in based on the recommendations from the ministry to include additional hours of noninstructional time for curriculum implementation,” said Spiller. The ministr y requirements of instructional hours for each grade are listed as 848 hours for kindergarten, 873 for students in Grades 1 to 7 and 947 for Grades 8 to 12. “We have that gradual entry in September for kindergarten.” The committee is made up of the district’s partner groups and includes Rod Pleasance, DPAC; Robyn Ladner and Lisa LaBoucane, Vernon Teachers’ Association; Deb Cullum, Vernon Principals’ and Vice-Pr incip a ls’ Association; Ava

Cornell and Brianna Buksa with Student Voice. The committee has made a number of recommendations to the board. Through discussion with all of those at the table, it was suggested that school begins Tuesday, Sept. 6, with a curriculum implementation day planned for Sept. 16. “We’d have a curriculum implementation day if all of the staffing is in place and then they would have their first school-based pro d day at the end of the month on September 30.” A provincial learning specialist day is scheduled for Oct. 21, a school-based professional development day Nov. 14, with the next curriculum implementation day Feb. 14. Additional

non-instructional days include the Okanagan zone conference day Feb. 24, school-based pro d May 19 and an administrative day June 30. “ There were some questions at the table about what other districts are doing. The Central Okanagan, Shuswap and Kamloops all have a two-week winter vacation December 19 to January 3, and the Central Okanagan and Shuswap have the two-week spring break March 20 to 31,” said Spiller. “So what we would recommend is that we align with other districts so it’s just convenient for families taking vacations and making it work.” Trustees have approved the 2016/17 draft calendar, which has now been posted to the district’s web site at www.sd22.bc.ca and will remain up for 30 days to solicit feedback. The board must submit the calendar to the ministry for approval by March 31. If the calendar is found to be non-compliant, the ministry has 30 days from the date of receipt to make amendments.

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Surprise growth supports schools KATHERINE MORTIMER Morning Star Staff

Thanks to increased enrolment, there’s more money from the Ministry of Education for school districts across the province. At Wednesday’s Vernon School District meeting, secretary-treasurer Sterling Olson presented the 2015/16 amended budget to trustees for first and second reading. “It’s really just an update to a budget that the board passed last spring,” he said. “I think one of the important things is that I don’t think I’ve seen in all my years in education such a growth in the numbers — over 6,500 students unexpected across the province.” Olson said that increase created significant pressure on the government to fund the number of students, with the ministry adding an extra $6.7 million into the provincial funding system to cover the enrolment growth. “So that was the minimal amount that they could possibly put in because inside of that they took basically all the holdback funding and everything else just to cover that increase,” he said. “And they were actually able to protect the per-pupil amount school districts were expecting because there was potentially the risk that school districts wouldn’t get funded for all the enrolment growth or would get funded less per student.” Based upon changes to the district’s funded enrolment, revenue provided by the ministry through the funding allocation system increased by $838,134. “The amended budget really is minor revisions to adjust to enrolment. We fine-tuned some assumptions and fine-tuned some estimates and incorporated those but really it’s just taking all the decisions that the board made back in spring. All of the changes that were incorporated into that, those are inside of this budget,” said Olson. “The board did approve a number of improvements in the spring, such as extra technology supports and 1.2 extra teachers

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for some curriculum initiatives. And of course on the flip side the board reduced transportation and a number of vice-principals, but all of those were implemented at the start of the school year and are reflected in this budget.” Trustees were divided on Olson’s recommendation to give two readings to the revised budget, with Robert Lee, Lisa De Boer and Mollie Bono voting against giving two readings. “With no disrespect to our secretary-treasurer, I’m going to speak against the motion to have both readings together and even though I know it’s an amended budget, I want to have as much time as possible so that at the end of the day I feel good about making a decision and to walk away from that,” said Lee. “So I’d like to make a motion to just give first reading to the 2016/17 amended bylaw.” With John Armstrong absent, the three remaining trustees — Doris Squair, Mitzi Fortin and board chairperson Kelly Smith — voted against Lee’s motion. “As this is a budget that had previously been approved, I am voting in favour of two readings, tonight” said Squair. With the vote tied, a subsequent motion was made and the budget was given just one reading. The budget will be given a second reading at a public meeting Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. CUPE president Mark Olsen wants his members to know that he is aware of their concerns and the way in which they have been affected by budget cuts. “We’ve suffered through many cuts, and I’m glad

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A Vernon Winter Carnival tradition is switching locations. The 24th annual Hot Air Balloon Glow is moving from its usual spot at Polson Park to Kin Race Track and will take place between 5 and 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 5. “Polson Park is too mucky,” said Carnival chairperson Deb White. Despite the move, the event is expected to be bigger and better than ever. “We have 13 balloons this year, that’s way more than last year,” said White. But some extra hands will be needed to bring the glowing giants to life. A call for volunteers is being made, anyone interested can contact the Carnival office at 250-545-2236.

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to see we got an increase in funding, and my hope is that something will be returned with some of these cuts,” he said. “I don’t want to point fingers, the district is in a tough position and they have to balance the books by law and then they keep getting downloaded, it’s really unfair to the board itself, but at the same time, there is more money. “I do blame the provincial government for this; they keep downloading the costs for MSP and Hydro, and didn’t relieve those cost pressures.”

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Another time, I saw a news story about a company that sells bottled water for dogs. Dog owners are buying it at $1.98 a quart, and they say their dogs love it. Of course the dogs love it. It probably comes from some guy’s toilet. A really, really rich guy’s toilet. I can still remember when all the TV critics said that Seinfeld was a show about nothing. What did they think the rest of TV was about? Plato’s Republic? Renaissance art? A comprehensive study of the events that led up to the French Revolution? Is Wheel of Fortune about something? Is Keeping Up With the Kardashians about something? The big news in TV right now is that agents Mulder and Scully will be back investigating the paranormal in a new run of the X-Files. The brilliance of the original X-Files was not the acting, the suspense or the plot — it was the set decoration and the location shots. It was always set in places that don’t charge any location fees: parking garages, shipping container docks, railroad sidings. Half the scenes were just dark rooms with Mulder holding a flashlight. They made a science of doing things on the cheap. Compare that to the expense of shooting a lavish scene in Downton Abbey. Oddly, though, the craziest paranormal activity taking place on television is not on the X-Files, but in advertisements for phone-in psychics. They all seem to follow a similar script that goes like this: “I called for a sample reading, and it was like Psychic Sally really understood me. She told me I was a gullible, silly fool who falls for anything. And she was right! She seemed to know right away that I’m the kind of person who’s always being taken advantage of. How could she know that without even meeting me? She also knew that I’m always broke because the numbers in my dreams never end up winning the Powerball. It’s like she’s known me all my life! Call Psychic Sally... She knows you, too!” Contact Jim Mullen at JimMullenBooks.com.

North Okanagan residents have come to expect that members of Vernon Search and Rescue will drop everything during an emergency. But imagine what would happen if the volunteer unit wasn’t there? Who would spend hours looking for lost snowmobilers in the backcountry? Who would help look for a missing child or someone who fell off a boat? Who would help the RCMP gather vital evidence during a case? The reality is that the North Okanagan, and communities across the province, benefit directly because of the civicminded spirit of SAR volunteers. “Within ground search and rescue there are roughly 100,000 hours of volunteer time donated to searches (provincewide). To replace these would cost more than $5 million annually in direct salary dollars,” said Todd Stone, transportation minister. That’s why the government’s announcement of $10 million for SAR training, administrative support and equipment upgrades is welcome news. It will take considerable pressure off of the units who have largely been left covering the cost of their activities. Instead of fundraising, more time can be directed towards training and ensuring equipment is in top condition. However, while Victoria’s assistance is positive, it’s only one-time support. Yes, it’s $10 million but it won’t go far among 80 units, particularly given the expense of equipment. As Stone pointed out, the SAR volunteers save all of us about $5 million a year. If we had to pay staff for search duties, it’s unlikely the service would exist. One-off funding is great but more needs to be done to ensure the long-term viability of our search and rescue teams.

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he decision by council to apply for land at 15th Street and Pottery Road to be removed from the Agricultural Land Reserve sets a dangerous precedent. If permitted, it will be that much harder in future to resist calls for larger and more productive blocks of land to be removed from the ALR. The need to preserve farmland, given the onset of climate change, makes this a bad decision by a council that seems to be focused on grabbing building permit revenue no matter what the long-term cost. I can only hope that the province denies the application. News that Vernon is one of the fastest growing communities in B.C. makes me worried. We have large swaths of land already zoned for future development and we seem to attract builders who want to build sprawling, lowdensity subdivisions that are extremely expensive for the city to service with fire protection, police, sewer and public transport. This type of development decision by council means higher per household property taxes in the long-term compared to a higher density

VOLUNTEER EQUITY I believe Richard Rolke’s headline in his column Jan. 13 should have read equity for volunteers. Bob Spiers believes auxiliary policemen should have the same tax credit as volunteer firemen. The definition of a volunteer is a person who volunteers services willingly and without pay. I don’t know if search and rescue and auxiliary policemen are paid a wage when on duty, but volunteer firemen apparently are paid a wage when they are called to attend a fire, and as such, should not be called volunteers, and as such, should be not entitled to a tax credit when they are accepting a taxable income for their parttime job. I am sure all of us would like a $3,000 tax break when we volunteer for all of the minor sports teams and for people volunteering at hospitals and senior’s homes. Why should firemen and police officers be able to receive a tax credit for volunteering when we have hundreds of people in our community that volunteer legitimately their time and expertise

development model. Developments like the Foothills and Middleton lack services like local grocery stores and schools due to the low-density and contribute to more automobile traffic around town. This does not make for a healthy and sustainable community. A councillor was recently quoted as saying the official community plan was merely a “guideline." Perhaps it’s time we had a debate across this city as to what type of development we want and change the rules so that a revised official community plan binds council to follow it. I’m reminded of a conversation with a retired couple who moved with regret from Vernon to downtown Kelowna as they wanted to live in a condo within walking distance of stores and restaurants. As they said, Vernon real estate had nothing to offer but subdivisions and driving. Come on council. This is a great place to live. Let’s make it better, not worse. Make decisions our children will appreciate, not regret. Ritchie Leslie

and at their own expense, and they aren’t allowed to receive a tax credit? Anybody who decides to be a fireman or policeman knows that sometime they may be at risk but it is their decision to accept that risk and pursue their chosen profession, and not expect to get special treatment via their taxes and or any other means. There is no distinct society in Canada, or to word it better, there isn’t supposed to be, and special interest groups should not expect special treatment. Firemen and policemen are public employees, and as such, should not expect to receive special tax breaks over the taxpaying public. So Mr. Spiers, how about changing your petition so all people who volunteer to help other people, with no wage, can get the same tax break? Dave Jones NOT GOOD ENOUGH On Jan. 5, I made a trip into Kelowna to the airport, and shopping. There had been a large snow-

fall the previous night and I left Armstrong at 3 p.m. The roads in Armstrong had been plowed, the highway going into Vernon was cleared, Vernon roads were a mess. The rest of the way into Kelowna was clear and the main streets in Kelowna were cleared. On my return at around 5 p.m. I had two stops to make in Vernon. One at the Village Green Centre and one at a business on 27th Street. The roads where not plowed and there were vehicles sliding all over the place. The mall parking lot was plowed. As 43rd Avenue and 27th Street are main roads, I could not believe they had not been plowed and vehicles were struggling and sliding through a large pile of slush. When I returned to Armstrong, I spoke with a friend from Enderby and their roads had been cleared. On the weekend, I had to make a trip into Vernon to a residence off of Okanagan Avenue, Valleyview Place. Again we had snow, and again the roads were a mess and there

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had been no snow removal. Cars were jamming up the streets and single-lane traffic was only possible. Now, if Enderby can remove snow, Armstrong can remove snow, and Kelowna can remove snow, why on earth can Vernon not remove snow? This is not a new problem with Vernon roads. I have noticed this over the past few years as I do a lot of my shopping and appointments there. Many times I have cancelled appointments and trips when it snows because I am aware of Vernon's poor snow removal. By the way, both trips were in the late afternoon, and I never saw a single snowplow. Shame on you Vernon. Time for Vernon taxpayers to have their voices heard. Barbara Birban WATER RATES Recently, a Penticton friend and I compared total 2015 residential water costs. Similar consumption, same number of occupants. Mine was 187 per cent higher.

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a $500,000 grant for a path along Coldstream Creek Road from Bel Air Drive to McClounie Road. “It’s well used by groups such as the Terry Fox Run and also by the general public,” said Mayor Jim Garlick. If the grant application is successful, the district will also have to contribute $500,000 towards the work. However, if the grant is not received, the municipality will have to look at ways to still proceed and that could mean doing the work in stages. Community groups benefit Coldstream taxpayers will be helping out three organizations in 2016. Council has decided to provide $1,000 each to the Bishop Wild Bird Foundation, the Friends of Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park and the Society for the Protection of Kalamalka Lake. “They are all worthwhile and important to the community of Coldstream,” said Coun. Pat Cochrane. “The funds go a long ways to support the organizations.”

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Downtown Vernon can’t wait for the 56th annual Vernon Winter Carnival to begin. As part of the festivities, the Downtown Vernon Association will host the second UnWined Downtown Thursday, Feb. 11 from 5 to 9 p.m. “ U n W i n e d Downtown is an exclusive ladies night event showcasing downtown boutiques and businesses,” said Hailey Rilkoff, with the DVA. “ U n W i n e d Downtown guests will be treated to a night of food and wine sampling, late night shopping with special discounts, product demos, and door prizes. A reception show kicks off the evening at the Vernon Public Art

Gallery with registration, appetizers and cocktails provided by Okanagan Spirits.” There will also be a live mannequin fashion show during the reception from 5 to 6 p.m. The reception is followed by visits to 12 host venues who have each partnered up with other local salons, wineries, and cafes. Participants can enjoy samples, enter door prize draws and fill up their UnWined Downtown swag bags as they visit each host venue. One grand prize winner will be drawn from the event to win a $500 downtown Vernon shopping spree. Women will have to visit every host venue and fill up their UnWined Downtown passport in order to win.

Tickets are $35 which includes appetizers and cocktail at the reception as well as exclusive access to the UnWined Downtown host venues with samples and swag at each location. Tickets can be purchased from the Downtown Vernon Association office, the Vernon Winter Carnival office or online at www. vernonwintercarnival. com. There are limited tickets available for UnWined. For more information, call 250-542-5851 or visit downtownvernon.com.

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The ArmstrongSpallumcheen Refugee Project is hosting its third community meeting. This event takes place Feb. 7 at 2:30 p.m. at Pleasant Valley Secondary School, with Vernon imam Muhammed William Saleh, and his wife Sana Saleh, attending. “Imam William will outline the history of Islam and explaining the common ties and values shared with Christianity,” said Ron Brinnen, with ASREP. “After this presentation, there will be time for a variety of questions. Everyone is invited and all are welcome.” ASREP also continues to raise funds to sponsor a refugee family and $21,000 of the $35,000 goal has been collected so far. “Michelle Freebairn’s Grade 8 health and careers class at Seaton Secondary School in Vernon adopted the ASREP initiative as their project,” said Brinnen. “Besides researching the refugee issue, they raised more than $150, six large bags of clothing and several food gift cards.” Askew’s gift cards are now available in Armstrong. “When you purchase

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Parents Weekend. Chris Crowell jersey retirement night. Oh, and Carolina Hurricanes goalie Eddie Lack and his coach were in the house. The buzz in the building seemed to inspire the Vernon Vipers as they rallied for an entertaining 3-2 B.C. Hockey League victory over the Salmon Arm Silverbacks Friday night before 2,402 boisterous fans at Kal Tire Place. Vernon was without clutch forwards Odeen Tufto (leading scorer), Riley Brandt, Christian Cakebread and Ben Butcher Hunter Zandee, all sidelined with illness or concussion and representing 54 goals. Salmon Arm was missing veteran d-man Ryley Booth and forwards Carson Bolduc and Cam Couture. “I think our team does a little bit better when we’re under the gun,” said Viper assistant Joe Sacco coach Kevin Kraus. “Last game in Salmon Arm, we lose two forwards after the first period and go out and put up seven in the second. I think when you’re down guys, you just go out there and play hockey. The shifts are short and you keep it simple.” The Silverbacks, trying to atone for a 10-5 loss two weeks ago at the Shaw Centre in a tilt they were leading 5-1, went ahead 2:17 after the national anthem when call-up Josh Latta sniped his first BCHL goal on a scramble. Assists went to Marcus Mitchell and Jared Turcotte. Latta, 17, leads the B.C. Major Midget Hockey League and the Vancouver LISA VANDERVELDE/MORNING STAR NW Giants in points with 53. Callum Volpe of the Vernon Vipers skates down the puck against Nick Hutchison of the Salmon Arm Silverbacks in B.C. Hockey League action D-man Kodi Schwarz, who was talking to college Friday night before 2,407 fans at Kal Tire Place. The Vipers shaded the Silverbacks 3-2. scouts after the game, made it 2-0 just 82 seconds later with a shot from the left hash marks, his fourth alongside Finlay and Stapley. Butcher has played his best team especially when you work hard,” said the 19-year-old of the year, from Turcotte. hockey as a Viper since getting sucker-punched by Reed Abbotsford product. “It was just one lucky bounce for them The Vipers responded when blueliner Mitchell Oliver’s Gunville of the West Kelowna Warriors and breaking his and they made it 3-2. It’s so frustrating because we had so wrister from the right point beat Angus Redmond with 13 nose at the buzzer in a Jan. 12 game at Royal LePage Place. many chances and we lose. seconds left in a hit to the head penalty to Cam Trott on “We just talked about keeping it simple, making sure “We had a couple of players missing. No excuses. We still Charlie Michalowski. Trott was also assessed a misconduct. we’re playing within our systems and doing the right things,” need to perform and everybody needs to play their role and D-man Darren Rizzolo earned the assist on Oliver’s third of said Butcher, a Bellingham product. “We were going hard hopefully we can win tomorrow’s game.” the season. and everybody chipped in; it was a good effort by the team. Skapsi, who played for Ferner and the Western Hockey Vernon levelled the score at 14:24 of the second period “Pretty unbelievable, on Parents Weekend, being my last League Everett Silvertips as a 16-year-old, said the when Ben Butcher scored on a sweet wraparound to the year in the league and all, getting the win in front of my dad Silverbacks certainly had the 10-5 debacle on their minds right post for his eighth of the season. Liam Finlay, who was pretty special.” during game preparation. took first star and the Fortis Energy Player of the Game, and The teams met again Saturday night at the Shaw Centre in “We definitely had motivation. They showed us up in our Brett Stapley pocketed the helpers. Butcher’s father, Garth, a front of an expected sellout on Hockey Day in Salmon Arm. barn and we were trying to do the same to them and it didn’t former NHLer, was in the building. The Silverbacks are third in the Interior Division, two go in our favour.” Ex-NHLer Joe Sacco was also at Kal Tire Place and points behind the Warriors, 7-1 winners over the Cowichan SNAKE BITES: Lack and and his Salmon-Arm based watched his son, Joe, bury the winner at 3:31 from the right Valley Capitals in Duncan. The Vipers hold down the fourth goalie coach, Lyle Mast, sat quietly through the first period, circle after a nice cross-ice feed by captain Colton McCarthy. and final playoff berth with 45 points, five ahead of the idle but then were bombarded by fans for photos and autographs It was Sacco’s eighth of the campaign. Trail Smoke Eaters. Trail hosted the first-place Penticton after being noticed... Colorado Avalanche Director of Player “Typical Vernon Vipers start against Salmon Arm tonight Vees Saturday night. Nick Jones compiled 2+1 as the Vees Development Dave Oliver, of Vernon, was also in the house which isn’t our biggest asset against this team,” said Kraus. shelled the Smokies 6-1 before 2,367 fans at the South with his wife and son...Conor Webb of the Vernon Midget “We battled back and we were able to tie it and eventually get Okanagan Events Centre. Tier 2 Vipers backed up Shortridge with Brendan Barry the winner early in the third. I think our team is definitely “We’ve got a lot of momentum here. See if we can get in sick bay...The Langley Rivermen clipped the Merritt starting to learn how to win these tight games and good for the win tomorrow and get another four points (Wednesday Centennials 4-3 with Vernon product Brett Jewell getting our team to mature as a group.” night) in PG and keep going from there,” said Butcher. his 11th goal of the year for the Cents...The Snakes have won Salmon Arm outshot Vernon 33-29 with Andrew Salmon Arm left winger Mitch Skapsi, obtained from four straight and were 5-3 in January heading into Saturday Shortridge posting his 16th win in a fast-paced, hard-hitting, the Chilliwack Chiefs at the trade deadline, felt the Gorillas night. Vernon visits Merritt Saturday in one of 10 February entertaining contest. deserved a better fate Friday. tilts to finish the regular season. The roadrunner Wenatchee Butcher went into the corners and did the heavy lifting “It was a tough one, those 3-2 losses are tough on a Wild are here Feb. 26.

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Duncan Wray, owner of the BCHL Vernon Vipers, and Vernon head coach/GM Mark Ferner (right), present former Viper captain Chris Crowell with a framed jersey as they retire his No. 18 jersey Friday night at Kal Tire Place.

Crowell’s jersey retired KEVIN MITCHELL Sports Editor

He was affectionately known as ‘Crow’ when he played four years with the B.C. Hockey League Vernon Vipers, serving as captain of the 2009 Royal Bank Cup championship team. Chris Crowell was one of the fiercest fighters in the league and was the consummate leader and teammate. He made a major impact as a Viper and his work was rewarded Friday night when his No. 18 jersey was retired and raised to the rafters at Kal Tire Place. He becomes the second player in franchise history to have his jersey taken out of circulation: Rob Short’s No. 20 was the first. “That was an awesome ceremony, I think Todd (assistant GM Miller) had a lot to do with putting it together,” smiled Crowell. “I was shocked at first. It was way more than I expected. The video was pretty cool and brought back a lot of good memories. I think they had all my goals in the video; it couldn’t have gone any longer because they showed them all. It’s good to come back and see a lot of familiar faces.” An engineer in Kamloops, Crowell was accompanied by his wife, Bree, and his parents, Richard and Shannon Crowell of Kelowna. His brother, Kevin, was one of the referees Friday. Crow was surprised with the pace of the game. “It seems everybody is small and quick with good hands and finish, and a lot more skilled than me. I was watching some of the game with (ex-Viper teammate) Bryce Kakoske and we both noticed how fast they all are.” Crowell said he misses hockey, especially his years in the BCHL with such players as Kevin Kraus, Kellen and Connor

Jones, Hunter Bishop, Kyle St. Denis, Braden Pimm, Kyle Bigos Scott Zurevinski and Short. “Junior hockey was pretty fun time. I don’t think there aren’t many other times in your life where you kind of have a responsibility for two hours of the day and the rest you freewheeled and did whatever you wanted.” Ferner and Viper owner Duncan Wray presented Crowell a gorgeous framed jersey before the opening face-off. Crowell signed loads of autographs throughout the building. “He was one of the best captains I’ve coached,” said Ferner, in a stirring video of Crowell’s best moments and interviews produced by Rob Abramenko of KISS-FM. “He was a warrior on the ice and a gentleman off the ice.” The 6-foot-3, 205-pounder rang up 33 goals and 596 penalty minutes with the Vipers. He delivered thunderous checks and threw heavy punches back in the fighting days of the BCHL. He and Jordan Simpson of the Prince George Spruce Kings ran into one another at Booster Juice prior to one game in Vernon and agreed to scrap seconds after the opening face-off. Crowell, who turns 28 next week, played NCAA Division 1 hockey for the University of Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves, being captain for three of his four years. Seawolves’ head coach Matt Thomas sent a special tribute read by Abramenko over the public address system: “The University of Alaska-Anchorage would like to congratulate former Seawolve captain Chris Crowell for the remarkable honour: Chris embodied the qualities that make hockey a special sport. His contributions as a player, a student-athlete and most notably a leader continue to influence our program today.”

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The Vernon Fix Auto Vipers lost 8-7 to the Kamloops Blazers in Game 1 of the Okanagan Mainline Bantam Tier 3 Hockey League semifinal playoff series Friday night at McArthur Island Sports Centre’s NHL rink. Tied 2-2 after the first period on goals from Jacob Green and Jacob Brewer, the Vipers came out playing hard. Vernon started the third period with a 6-5 lead on goals from AP Kaden Doughty, Cory Lazar, Gavin Fleck and Brewer.

Kamloops outscored Vernon 3-1 in the third to take the first game in the best -ofthree series. Cole Boyarski finished off the Viper scoring in front of goalie Aiden Spraggs. The two teams squared off in game two Saturday at the Priest Valley Arena. Game 3, if required goes tonight in Kamloops. The Valley Wood Remanufacturing Vipers and West Kelowna Warriors picked up where they left off last weekend in the opening game of the Chilliwack Atom A tourney by tying 9-9 Friday.

Erik Pastro (5), Cosmo Wilson (2+1), Logan Killingbeck and JJ Milne led the Vipers, who tied the Warriors 8-8 last weekend. Deagan McMillan had two assists in front of Austin Seibel. Later Friday, Vipers fell 7-6 to the Nanaimo Clippers. McMillan (3+1), Pastro (1+2) Zack Milne and Taryk Filipuzzi led the Vipers. JJ Milne, Brady Kuziw, Bryson Helmer and Cosmo Wilson added assists. Josh Donison took the loss. The Vipers faced the Chilliwack Bruins in their final round-robin game Saturday.

The 100 Mile House Wranglers rallied to record a 3-2 overtime win over the North Okanagan Knights in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League play Friday night at the South Cariboo Rec Center. Colin Robin put the Knights in front 1-0 at 3:03 of the second period, unassisted, with his 10th goal of the season. Brandon Palik pushed it to 2-0 six minutes into the third period, from Jack Berger and Ryan Moon. The Wranglers then netted goals exactly two minutes apart with Alex Meeker getting his 12th, from Austin Turner and Cole Zimmerman, at 9:01. Brett Harris fired his 12th, from Justin Bond and Alex Hanson for the equalizer. D-man Tavi Roch supplied the winner at 2:41 of overtime, with Moon in the penalty box for tripping. Michael Lynch drew the assist on Roch’s fourth snipe of the year. The Wranglers lead the Neil Murdoch DFivision at 27-11-2-4, while the Knights are fourth in the Okanagan Division at 12-24-3-0. 100 Mile House outshot the Knights 35-27 with Knights’ goalie Daniel Paul being named a star. The Knights hosted the Summerland Heat Saturday night at Nor-Val Sports Centre.

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Sports BOWLING LINCOLN LANES BOWLERS-OF-THE-WEEK Club 55 Ladies: Mary Aikema bowled a 591 triple to go 150 over her 147 average. Club 55 Men’s: Bert Niehaus bowled a 789 triple to go 213 over his 192 average. Ladies: Jessy Buchanan bowled a 904 triple to go 226 over her 226 average. Men’s: Henry Velvhuis bowled a 955 triple to go 286 over his 223 average. HIGH GAMES/TRIPLES: Oscar Hoyseth, 100 POA; Bert Niehaus, 314, 100 POA; Art Block, 357, 842, 100 POA, 7 strikes in a row; Shane Collins 100 POA; Wayne Schultz, 326, 840; Derek Williams, 300; Dan Deboer, 852; Don Hurst, 304, 100 POA; Cy Steward, 100 POA; Jessy Buchanan 332, 100 POA, 318, 904, 100 POA; Mary Aikema, 100 POA; Sheri French, 100 POA; Bea Hoffman, 100 POA; Viviane Morris, 100 POA; Barry Koenig, 337; John Orton, Super Spare; Yvonne

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BASEBALL - The Vernon Baseball Association Winter Skills program will be held over eight sessions on Tuesdays 5-7 p.m. from Jan. 26 until March 15 at VantageOne Indoor Soccer Facility. All players planning to register for baseball in the 2016 spring season, Tadpole - Pee Wee aged divisions, are eligible to attend this program. Cost is $160. E-mail registrar@ vernonbaseball.com or Dan Braddick at dbraddick@shaw. ca BOXING - The CounterPunch Boxing Club (member club of Boxing B.C.) is operating at Ironheart Gym on 24th Street Wednesday and Friday nights from 6:30-8. The club is a member of Boxing Canada and provides recreational and competitive programs. Open to children 11+ and adults who wish to learn Olympic boxing in a safe and structured environment. Head coach is Tony Stamboulieh (250-260-1082). LACROSSE - North Okanagan minor lacrosse drop-in sessions go Thursday nights through March 9 for $40 at Hassen Memorial Arena. Visit: www.legendslax.ca for further information. LACROSSE - The senior C Armstrong Shamrocks will hold their AGM Friday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall on Wood Avenue. SL0-PITCH - The Thursday night league (currently called the Village Green Hotel Mixed Slo-Pitch League) is looking for teams. Games go Thursday nights from April 14June 11. Anyone interested should e-mail Chris Jarl at chrisjarl@ hotmail.com,

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BOSTON PIZZA 3-ON-3 POND HOCKEY LEAGUE TEAM W L SOL PTS Team Steve Clark 14 0 0 28 Team Kyle Point 10 4 0 20 Coldstream Ranch Wranglers 7 6 0 14 Team Lucas Mitchell 6 7 1 13 Team Rylee Davis 2 11 0 4 Team Brock Reim 1 12 0 2 SCORING LEADERS PLAYER G A PTS Brett Williams, TSC 98 30 128 Jordan Zacharuk, TSC 54 52 106 Steve Vallier, TJP 68 29 97 Logan Geefs, TLM 42 45 87 Devin Jones, TKP 38 42 80 Brett Heitman, TSC 34 40 70 Will Bessler, TKP 41 25 66 Laird Fawcett, TKP 40 15 55 Russell Armstrong, TSC 28 21 49 Jordan Jones, TKP 20 18 38 JAN. 25 Rylee Davis 13 – Mykl Drabiuk 4+1, Brandon Rysen 3+3, Jaydon Agar 3+1, Aaron Jensen 2+1, Derick Mielke 1+3. Goalie: Chris Hassan. Brock Reim 11 – Matt Bialecki 3+5, Kyle Stacey 2+2, Brock Reim 2+2, Josh hesk 2, Tom Dubetz, Cole Langlois. Goalie: Colin Vanderlinde. Steve Clark 29 – Brett Williams 14+2, Brett Heitman 5+1, Donnie McNeil 4+5, Russell Armstrong 3+7, Jordan Zacharuk 2+9. Goalie: Steve Clark 2A. Lucas Mitchell 9 – Logan Geefs 2+4, Isaiah Wenger 2+1, Jeremy Clark 2+1, Connor Butte Landsfried 2+1, Max Mitchell. Goalie: Jake Desilets. Kyle Point 24 – Bobby Nicholls 6+4, Curtis Gobbett 5+1, Devin Jones 3+5, Jordan Jones 2+3, Aaron Newman 2+1. +4. Goalie: Kyle Point Jed Purcell 12 – Steve Vallier 4+4, Brad Holbrook 4, Christian Gauthierr, Tim Ashworth, Kyle Fors. Goalie: Mike Fortune.

BC HOCKEY LEAGUE B.C. HOCKEY LEAGUE INTERIOR DIVISION TEAM W Penticton 40 West Kelowna 28 Salmon Arm 24 Vernon 17 Trail 19 Merritt 16 ISLAND DIVISION Nanaimo 32 Powell River 27 Cowichan Valley 22 Victoria 21 Alberni Valley 16 MAINLAND DIVISION Chilliwack 28 Wenatchee 26 Langley 26 Coquitlam 20 Prince George 11 Surrey 6

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Friday night games: Vernon 3 Salmon Arm 2; Penticton 6 Trail 1; West Kelowna 7 Cowichan Valley 1; Langley 4 Merritt 3 (2OT); Victoria 6 Nanaimo 3; Powell River 5 Coquitlam 2. Saturday night games: Vernon @ Salmon Arm; Penticton @ Trail.

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ARIZONA - The shot reverberates on the afternoon air and startles a couple of crows into flight. Dennis Lockhart, luxuriantly bearded parks ranger and guide, lowers his antique Springfield rifle and turns to face us. We are a two-hour drive north of Phoenix, Ariz., at Fort Verde, a military enclave (now a state historic park) established by General Crook in 1871, with the idea of protecting early farming communities. I press my camera’s shutter-button in lieu of a trigger, focusing on four heritage military officers’ houses standing in a row, seemingly at attention as they face the parade ground. Contrary to the stereotypical image of functional barrack-type quarters, these adobe white-plastered bungalows are spacious, airy and well-furnished homes. Over dinner I meet the descendents of the

Apache and Yavapai Indians whose homeland this was, and still is. I listen to their side of history — poignant tales of injustices, dispossession, and the struggle to regain their tribal dignity. For all that, their focus is pride in their sovereign nation status, their role in the Camp Verde community today and their goals for the future. Neon lights shine into my hotel bedroom from the nearby Cliff Castle Casino, owned and operated by the Yavapai-Apache Nation. The next day, involves a deeper journey into the past — 600 years years, in fact. Tucked into a craggy limestone cliff, 70 feet above the pathway where I stand, are the ochre coloured walls of a five-story dwelling comprising a catacomb of living quarters. N i c k n a m e d Montezuma’s Castle, it is neither a castle nor does the Aztec ruler Montezuma have anything to do with it.

These high-rise community apartments were home to the Sinagua Indians who, for reasons unknown, abandoned the site about a century before Montezuma was born. Looking at adjacent Beaver Creek, it is easy to imagine another sunny morning just like this one, many centuries ago, when a Sinagua farmer would have harvested his corn, beans and squash on its banks, while his wife picked saltbush to enliven their midday meal of soup or stew. I can see again the women exchanging banter as they weave mesquite bark and yucca fibres into baskets, or hear their songs and shouts of jubilation at some communal festive gathering. A short drive north of Flagstaff takes us to the Wupatki National Monument — an impressive red sandstone conglomerate of free-standing masonry structures and field houses, spilling across the rocky landscape.

Some of them date back to prehistoric times when nomadic hunters and gatherers roamed the desert. Then, from 500 AD until around 1065 or so, this pueblo with its multi-storied honeycomb of rooms, was home to the Sinagua, and after them, the Navajo and Hopi. I am reminded of Arizona’s Mexican heritage as we pass by Spanish-style whitewashed adobe houses with arched doorways. Latino rhythms waft out of open-air cantinas (where admittedly, the food is pop-culture TexMex, and the tequila goes down easy), and I overhear words like “mesa,” “saguaro” and “pueblo,” none of which are in everyday use in Canada. Language is, of course, no barrier when it comes to exploring the legacy of those who once toiled, rejoiced, lived and died in this sun-drenched landscape, its forested ravines and its coppercoloured canyons.

I have been privileged to share, however briefly, Arizona’s Hispanic and Indian heritage, glimpsed through a keyhole in time. Margaret Deefholts is with Travel Writers’ Tales.

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Office unveils opportunities in Lumby richard rolke Morning Star Staff

The doors of opportunity have opened wider in Lumby. After a few years of sharing space with the Whitevalley Community Resource Centre, Community Futures North Okanagan officially opened its own office Wednesday to meet the needs of residents of Lumby, Whitevale, Mabel Lake, Trinity Valley and Cherryville. “We want to have a profile in the Lumby area,” said Norm Metcalf, general manager of Community Futures, which is headquartered in Vernon. “We can provide a stronger presence in this part of the region.” Community Futures is a not-for-profit corporation that offers business and employer services, employment assistance programs and economic development. The decision to launch a free-standing office drew support from the WCRC and the village. “We’ve been welcomed by the community,” said Metcalf. The Lumby office will provide the area’s job seekers with WorkBC employment assistance services. “They can also see a case manager on site and there is a computer for them to do research,” said Metcalf. The employment program of B.C. is funded by the provincial and federal governments. Services at the office are also available to local business owners who can receive coaching and lending to start and grow their businesses. Attending the opening ceremony was Eric Foster, Vernon-Monashee MLA and a charter member of the local Community Futures in 1984. Foster says the Lumby office is important because it provides easy access for business owners and residents seeking employment instead of them having to drive into Vernon. “It’s essential that services be available in the community,” he said, adding that a high-profile location in the downtown core also helps. “There will be people who may not know about the service but they will walk by and see it. It creates opportunities for them.” Metcalf insists that the goal of his staff is to be on the

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Eric Foster, Vernon-Monashee MLA, opens Community Future’s Lumby office Wednesday as Norm Metcalf (left), Community Futures general manager, Mayor Kevin Acton, and Sabine Delveaux, CF Lumby administrator, look on. frontlines in Lumby. “Business owners are often pressed for time and they will be more inclined to access services if they are close by,” he said. The new Community Futures office comes at the same time that the Village of Lumby is focused on economic development. “Unemployment is an issue in all communities so we’re pleased that Community Futures is here to help,” said Mayor Kevin Acton. Acton is convinced Community Futures’ programs may help some local residents in pursuing their entrepreneurial spirit. “A lot of people who went north for work are coming back now and they find they may be under-skilled or don’t know

which way to go with a career, and this will assist them,” he said. A similar view comes from Rick Fairbairn, rural Lumby director and chairperson of the Regional District of North Okanagan. Fairbairn says there’s a need for new businesses and job creation to flourish so rural communities are stable. “Community Futures’ office provides opportunities that otherwise wouldn’t be available,” he said. The office is located at 3-2095 Shuswap Ave. (behind Re-Max) and it’s open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 250-547-6483 or go to www. futuresbc.com/

professional at the Point Grey Golf and Country Club in Vancouver. In 2012, Scott was given the professional development award from the PGA of B.C. for his dedication to learning and career development. Ian Renton, general manager, says Scott joins the Rise during a critical period of growth. “We’re building the best experience on every front. From the signature Freddy Couples course, to the new golf carts, clubhouse, and food experiences, our members and guests are going to access the very best,” said Renton. “We’re really excited to have Chad join the program. There’s a lot of excitement for 2016 at the Rise.” The Rise, which sits 1,000 feet above Okanagan Lake, is currently constructing a new clubhouse. Opening day for the course is April 8 and 150 memberships are being sold for 2016.

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There’s a new face at the Rise Golf Club. Chad Scott has been named as the director of golf. “I’m excited to contribute to the growth and expansion of this premiere club,” he said. “There’s big investment in the future here. The team is committed to creating a top-notch destination and I can’t wait until it opens up in April. Up here feels like a getaway from the everyday. I want every member and visitor to feel that — to have an exceptional experience every time they come.” Originally from the Okanagan, Scott began his golf career as a junior member at the Fernie Golf and Country Club. In 2001, he became a member of the PGA of Canada, and then took business administration and professional golf management at Victoria’s Camosun College. After graduation, he accepted a position as assistant

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Health ministers across Canada say expanding community and home care is the best way to serve a growing senior population, but total home care hours declined last year in three out of five B.C. health regions. That’s one of the findings in the first annual report on seniors’ services by B.C. seniors’ advocate Isobel Mackenzie. Despite growing senior populations across B.C., the report found the total hours of home support delivered to clients was down four per cent in Vancouver Island and Vancouver Coastal health regions, and down 11 per cent in the area served by Northern Health. Fraser Health, the largest region by population from Surrey through the Fraser Valley, had a seven per cent increase in hours in 2014-15, the fiscal year that ended last March. Interior Health, including the Okanagan and Kootenays, saw a five per cent increase. Mackenzie said there has been an increase in seniors served by home care workers in most regions, but the hours received by each has declined. She said the data on hours reflects what she has heard from seniors around the province, who report that their home care services are being reduced. “That validates to a large extent what people are saying, which is ‘I can’t get meal prep, they cut my bathing, they cut out my housekeeping’,” Mackenzie said. Health Minister Terry Lake, who emphasized

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the need to move away from the acute-care hospital model to community and home care at a recent health ministers’ conference in Vancouver, said the report is “a snapshot,” but acknowledged there is more work to do. Lake said the 11 million hours of home care support provided last year is up 35 per cent since the B.C. Liberals took office in 2001, and the number of clients served is up 29 per cent. “Despite the fact that we’ve seen a significant increase in hours and budget, the demographics are such that we are falling behind here a little bit,” Lake said in an interview. “I think this is a good early warning system to tell us, we need to do a bit more in this area.” Lake added that the new federal government has made a commitment to invest more in home health care. He said he is encouraged by Mackenzie’s finding that 96 per cent of B.C. seniors have a regular family doctor. The B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union said Mackenzie’s report “paints a picture of a system that is headed in the wrong direction.”

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Other types of fraud are less obvious. Fraud like this includes exaggerating the extent of an injury, misrepresenting a previous medical condition or slanting the situation when reporting a claim. It’s not unheard of for people to embellish their claim by including vehicle damage unrelated to the crash, or to claim they can’t work when they’re actually back on the job. These tactics may not make the news, but the costs add up and come out of all of our pockets – we all end up paying for those who cheat the system. ICBC combats fraud with their Special Investigation Unit, which last year looked at more than 5,000 claims les. This includes a cyber unit that employs information publicly available on the internet and social media to investigate suspected fraudulent claims. They’re in the process of increasing their focus on investigations, including training and analytics technology that ags patterns and predictors of fraud. By stepping up efforts to reduce fraudulent and exaggerated claims, along with managing injury claims costs, ICBC is working to take pressure off rising insurance rates. Fraud. It cheats us all.

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Silver Star Adaptive Snow Sports is gearing up for its annual fundraiser, the Carter Classic Moira Mccoll Special to The Morning Star

It’s been several years since Randy Shellenberg has volunteered with Silver Star Adaptive Snow Sports (SSASS) but he still has a garage full of old sit-skis Back in the mid ‘90s Shellenberg, the owner and president of Quickturn Production Machining, watched several local skiers such as Lars Taylor and Joan Reid, gliding down Silver Star in their sit-skis. Being both an avid skier and a machinist, he was intrigued by these skiers with disabilities and their equipment so he joined the North Okanagan Disabled Ski Association which is now known as SSASS. As well as being an instructor, he was on the equipment committee and found that his passion for tinkering with machinery was a good fit for SSASS’s continual need for repairs and adjustments to equipment. “There’s lots you can do to adapt equipment. The important focus is on ability rather than disability and to adapt the equipment to the individual needs,” said Shellenberg, who has been involved with several other adaptive sports programs in our community. Although not a current volunteer with SSASS, his company continues to be a corporate sponsor. “SSASS is a great volunteer organization that fosters teamwork and friendships,” he said. “There are no paid employees so all the funds go towards operating costs and equipment.” Today sit-skis are built better and safer, however Shellenberg still receives occasional phone calls from SSASS requesting him to make alterations or repairs to equipment. Who knows, maybe someday those old sitskis in his garage will be used for parts. He credits Silver Star Mountain Resort for its strong support of SSASS. Silver Star SnowSport School and SSASS have a close

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The winning team for best costume in last year’s Carter Classic, Kermit and the Piggies: Maura McCarthy (left), Peggy Kassa, Kathy Parton, Bryn Doering and Darrel Koscielny. This year’s fundraiser for Silver Star Adaptive Snow Sports takes place Feb. 20 at Silver Star. relationship and Silver Star sets up a race course and provides the timing equipment for the annual Carter Classic Memorial Dual Slalom. It is an exciting event open to teams consisting of both abled-bodied skiers/boarders and skiers/boarders with disabilities. “I love the Carter Classic,” said Norman Kreutz, Silver Star SnowSports School director. Both Shellenberg and Kreutz agree that SSASS has touched a lot of individuals and their families, enabling individuals with disabilities to ski independently and with their families and friends. Local realtor Heidi Lussi learned about SSASS from her former assistant Gillian Don. When Don, a keen skier, moved to Vernon in 2003 she became a SSASS instructor and shared her enthusiasm for the orga-

nization with Lussi, who had grown up skiing in her native Switzerland and still loves skiing up at Silver Star. After talking with longtime SSASS member Andy Mather, Lussi decided to become a corporate sponsor. “I don’t have time to volunteer,” she said, “so I contribute as a sponsor.” Lussi proudly shows me the picture of the first junior sit-ski that SSASS acquired as a result of her initial donation in 2005. In the photo, sitting in the junior mountainman bi-ski, is Chelaine McInroy, one of the first students to use it. Since then, Chelaine has excelled at the sport and now trains and competes at the national and international level. Check a recent interview with her at: www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/facesoftomor-

row/chelaine-mcinroy-1.3280562 Lussi has participated in several Carter Classics and recalls the exciting atmosphere of the race and the feelings of inclusiveness, with everyone cheering all for all the skiers. She describes being both appreciative of her own health and also being in awe of the talents of the adaptive skiers. This year SSASS invites you, along with two or three friends, relatives or colleagues to join in on the fun Feb. 20 at Silver Star Mountain Resort for the 15th annual Carter Classic. Simply enter a team by contacting SSASS (we’ll match you with an adaptive skier). Team members collect donations to help support SSASS programs. “Safe ski” costumes are encouraged. For information, visit www.ssass.bc.ca, email info@ssass.bc.ca or call 250-260-3737.

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sequences of one’s actions because of financial privilege. This story really bothers me. I find that using financial privilege as an argument for being unable to understand the consequences of one’s actions is an insult to wealthy parents everywhere who have been able to parent their children and teach them consequences. My view is that their money bought the defence. It is our job as parents to teach our children about action and reaction, consequences for behavior. When we give children and youth power that they can’t understand or manage we are doing them a horrible disservice. No matter how much money we have or don’t

have, accepting and understanding the outcomes of our actions is critical. Using drunk driving as an example I was very impressed with my sons’ understanding of this when they became drivers that if they drove drunk they would lose their car and worse, they could kill someone. Living with the knowledge that they had killed someone would be horrible because they knew what it is like for others to lose family members. These conversations started years before they got behind the wheel, in our house, at peers’ homes, at school, from programs that they attended sponsored by MADD. Driving a car is a privilege and it comes with significant responsibility. This generation of youth is much smarter about this than the ones before them. Yet still people die with drunk or stoned drivers. I worked at a neighbourhood bar as a young adult where the

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owner took the keys away from customers who had been drinking too much. He would pay for their cab home and back in the morning. If they argued with him, he told them of a man who drove home drunk, crashed into a house and killed a young girl sleeping in her canopy bed. It was a powerful image that succeeded in getting keys every time. Our children need to be prepared to live in the world as adults and learn critical thinking skills, not just about driving about how to solve problems, face life challenges and get through them is a reality we all face. Sometimes life is tough, we will all have problems and being able to work through them using thinking skills will make life better and could save lives. I won’t even get started on the high school wrestling team in Georgia raffling a handgun and what the consequences of that stupid decision will be.

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Ruth Jantz (left), past-president of the Vernon Retired Teachers’ Association, and president Mel Maglio (right) present 150 pounds of food along with $500 in cash and cheques to the Salvation Army Food Bank, accepted here by Salvation Army warehouse supervisor George Young. Donations are collected at the association’s regular meetings in January and May of each year.

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health benefits, quitting can save a person $3,500 in the first year if they have smoked a pack a day. Remember to be kind to yourself and reward yourself for being tobacco-free. For more information on the BC Smoking Cessation Program, see https://news.gov. bc.careleases/2015HL TH0101-002122 Cheryl Sidenberg is a tobacco reduction coordinator with Interior Health.

Calls to the Crisis Line are down The People in Need Crisis Line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Calls were down slightly in 2015, with the Crisis Line receiving 5,959 calls compared to 6,483 calls in 2014. In 2015, 1,882 community referrals were given and in 2014, 1,946. The reasons that people call the line are many and varied: individual and family issues represented 10.7 per cent of total calls for 2015 and 11.3 per cent for 2014. Mental health concerns were 45.0 per cent in 2015 and 51.6 per cent in 2015; information 10 per cent and

12.5 per cent; physical health, 8.7 per cent and 10.5 per cent; addictions, 2.9 per cent and 3.1 per cent and suiciderelated calls, 5.1 per cent and 6.5 per cent. The People in Need Crisis Line can be reached at 1-888-353-2273 (CARE).

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old age pensioners cribbage tourney 55 Plus tournament Jan. 31, Winfield Senior Citizens’ Activity Centre, 9832 Bottom Wood Lake Rd. Registration 9 a.m., games begin 10 a.m. sharp. Registration $30 per team, includes hot lunch. tHe antiQue collectors club Meets Last Sunday of the month at 7:30 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 1204-30th Ave. Guests and visitors and new members welcome. okib bingo Jan. 31. Door prizes and Indian tacos. Doors open 11:30 a.m., bingo starts 1:30 p.m. Hall is approx. 10 km south of Hwy 97 on Westside Road. Call Peggy at 250-542-2745 if you have questions. Everyone is welcome! kids’ art class at gallery vertigo Jan. 31 from 1 to 3 p.m. We are offering a two-hour art class on creating your own copy of a masterpiece. Children are asked to find a famous piece of art they like and bring in a printed copy. All other supplies provided. Children can choose from painting, collage, simple print-making, drawing, pastels or charcoal. Please bring smock or old T-shirt and your creativity! Cost $15 donation per child. Preregistration required to fulfill minimum amounts needed to hold the class. Ages 5-12. Max. class size eight, so register early, preferably by email at galleryvertigonoaa@gmail.com vernon treatMent centre Do you or a loved one have an alcohol/drug and/or other addiction problem? We can help! Day and evening courses available. Call 542-6151 for more info. breakfast & Mega Meat draw Eagles Hall, 5101-25th Ave., next to The Morning Star. Every week, we serve the best breakfast in town, 8 to 11 a.m., only $7; eggs Benedict $8, coffee included. Mega meat draw takes place the second and last Sunday of the month starting at 2 p.m., with meat supplied by Grillers Meat.

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o you want to become a confident public speaker and strong leader? You’ll find a supportive learn-by-doing environment that allows you to achieve your goals at your own pace. Along your journey you will work through Toastmasters’ proven program and receive valuable feedback for how to improve. Please join us Monday, Feb. 1 in the Schubert Centre coffee shop at 7:30 p.m. to learn more about joining our upbeat club. For more information, please call Barb at 250-542-0925.

disabilities at Independent Living Vernon, meets every Monday 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. (except stat holidays) at the People Place, 340227th Ave. It is a great group for youth with disabilities, ages 16-29. The main goals are to meet other youth with similar interests, build skills for independence and networking in the community, while feeling encouraged and supported in a safe environment. Joining the group is free. Usually snacks and games planned. Info., Crystal Compton at 250-545-9292 or e-mail to crystal@ilvernon.ca aa Meetings Monday to Sunday 7 a.m., 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; this is an open meeting and is handicap accessible. Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave. (H) Women in Recovery Group (H), closed, 7 p.m., Albert Place, 3610-25th Ave., Vernon. (X). Open meeting at 8 p.m., Lutheran Church, 1204-30 Ave., Vernon. Cornerstone group for men; closed; Mondays at 8 p.m.; handicap access, Vernon Alano Club, 3204 Alexis Park Dr., and open meeting 5 p.m. daily. Cherryville meeting (X), open, 7 p.m., 7th-Day Adventist Church, Holmes Rd., off Creighton Valley Rd. (H) Handic. Access (X) No access. Info., call 250-545-4933. tHe scHubert centre Has cards Every day you can find at least one game of cards being played. Monday is pinochle from noon to 3 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday is bridge 1 to 3:30 p.m., crib 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., canasta noon to 3 p.m., Wednesday is Scrabble 10 to 11:30 a.m., Friday is canasta at 1 p.m. Members are $1 and non-members $2. All are welcome.

vernon pickleball Mondays, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., lessons and beginner play, Okanagan Landing School, starting Feb. 1. Info., vernonpickleball@gmail.com or call Nancy at 250-503-6631. society of open learning & discussion Meets Mondays, 9:30 a.m., People Place, 3402-27th Ave. Feb. 1, Attributes of People in a Successful Society presented by Bill Doak. eMployMent prograM at nexusbc Looking for work, but Meditation group at tHe vernon library Join Okanagan lack the skills or certificates to get a job? Hire Ability is an eight- Oneness Blessing, a non-denominational meditation group, to week employment program at NexusBC. Get certificate training, learn and practise meditation. No experience necessary, only an find jobs you’re good at, create strong resumes and practice your open mind and heart. Free and all are welcome. Drop-in. Every interview skills, build on your workplace skills at Okanagan Tuesday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the meeting room (downstairs). College and receive personalized job coaching. Eligibility criteria la lecHe league The Vernon group has started up again, to apply. Application deadline Feb. 1. Program starts Feb. 15. Info., offer support to breastfeeding moms. All are welcome to come phone NexusBC at 250-545-0585 or visit www.nexusbc.ca and ask any questions as well as network with other breastfeeding HoMe to tHe end society offers tiMe out This new moms. Expecting moms are also welcome, as are young children. program is designed for the elderly who are isolated or who are Meetings are held twice a month: the first Tuesday of every month unable to attend regular community activities, such as those with at 9 a.m. and the third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m., all at the mild dementia. Program also provides relief for the caregivers. All ALLo Wellness Centre, #104, 4708-34th St., Vernon. For more participants must register prior to attending sessions. Each three- info., please call or text leaders Elisabeth Gratz at 604-865-0337 hour session runs Mondays at the People Place in Vernon, room or Laura Meikle at 250-260-3846 (home) or 250-309-4992 (cell). 003, for $30. Clients participate in a comfortable group setting cHess nigHt: vernon library Play the game of kings! with support from our caring staff who provide recreational and Everyone welcome, from beginners to seasoned players. Every therapeutic activities. Space limited, so early registration recom- Tuesday 6 to 9 p.m., upstairs in the library (outside computer lab). mended to reserve a spot for your loved one. Please call Leslie or falun gong — Mind/body/spirit The ultimate qi gong Lucia at 778-212-4046 in Vernon. Info., www.hometotheend.com and meditation system. Based on universal principles of truthfulyoga in tHe cHair classes (& breatHing exercises) ness, compassion and tolerance. Demo. and practice of four standSchubert Centre, Mondays 1 to 2 p.m. Improves energy, boosts ing gentle exercises followed by seated meditation. Suitable for all immunity, healing, increases mobility and range of motion, flexibility and circulation, returns the body, mind and spirit to balance and overall wellbeing. Everyone welcome! By donation. For more info., e-mail blueeagleyoga@shaw.ca or visit blueeagleyoga.com enderby cliff Quilters Meet First, third and fifth Mondays 1 to 4 p.m., at the Enderby Seniors Complex on George St. Bring your machine and sew on your indi• Sedation vidual project or a group project. New members welcome. Dentistry Info., Bonnie at 250-838-7024 or June at 250-838-5655. • Surgery vernon accordion club Dancers and listeners are • Invisalign Braces invited to come and enjoy two hours of accordion music Beautiful Smiles • 1 Appointment Crowns that includes waltzes, polkas, foxtrots, schottisches, and • Family Created With Latin. Mondays 7-9 p.m. at Halina Centre. Accordion Dentistry players, come join us on stage. Info., call 250-546-3192. Dental Excellence • Implants fun tiMe at Halina seniors centre Mondays 1 Your - 3 p.m., runs every first and third Monday of the month. Continuing with the Complete excellent dental care you Come to the first one and plan out the games for the Dental upcoming weeks. A time to have fun and learn. Cost: 50 came to expect Care Office cents per session. Everyone 50+ welcome! The centre is at from Dr. David Regehr 3310-37th Ave., behind Rec Centre. Info., 250-542-2877.a tops (take off pounds sensibly) Meets Mondays at First Baptist Church, 1406-32nd Ave. Weighin 6 to 6:45 p.m., meeting 7 to 8 p.m. All ages welcome. 250.541.7373 Call Joan at 250-542-9328 or Judy at 250-545-5491. 200 - 2500 53rd Avenue Vernon youtH opportunities unliMited (you) Peer supwww.toothdoc.ca port group for youth and young adults with a variety of

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ages. Always free (donations not accepted); Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Info., www.falundafa.org or minghui.org or 250-545-4402. Mini artists: vernon public art gallery Join us the first Tuesday of every month from 10 to 11 a.m. for a diverse exploration of art-making materials and art processes through age appropriate art activities. We invite parents and guardians to bring little ones under age five to explore art making with non-toxic materials in fun program that encourages creative self-expression while developing fine and gross motor skills and sensory awareness. All are welcome to create; make sure you dress for mess! Parents must accompany children for the session, admission by donation. Info., Kelsie at 250-545-3173 or admin@vernonpublicartgallery.com open crib every Tuesday 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Schubert Centre. We would like you to come and join us to play competitive cards and meet some new friends. bingo at tHe Halina seniors centre every Tuesday from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Everyone 19+ welcome! Doors open 11:30 a.m. The centre is located behind the Rec Centre at 3310-37th Ave. For further information, call 250-542-2877. book study at tHe centre for spiritual living Join us every Tuesday at 3:30 at the centre, 2913-29 Ave. The book study now is based on The Adventure of Self Discovery, which is available in our bookstore. For more info., call 250-549-4399. single friends 60+ Weekly coffee meets Tuesdays 10 a.m. at the food court, Village Green Centre. Come for coffee and pick up an activity list. Join us, no membership fee. Our group has been meeting for 13 years, we have fun and do all kinds of activities. wood carving club Meets tuesdays We meet Tuesdays 1 to 4 p.m. at the Vernon Community Arts Centre, Polson Park behind the science centre. Info., Liz Doucette at 250-260-6043, 250-306-2684 or shelinek@hotmail.com overcoMers’ Meeting If you’re totally happy with the direction your life is going, great! If not, perhaps you should consider Overcomers. Overcomers provides timely, measurable and attainable goals for dealing with personal issues of brokenness in a safe, caring environment. A 16-week program with daily journaling and a weekly meeting takes place Tuesdays 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Family Church, 3508-25th Ave., Vernon (back door). For info., call Harold at 250-503-4582, Bev at 250-545-9648 or Tod at 250-550-8145. tHe vernon placer (gold) Miners’ club Meets the first Tuesday of every month from October-June in the basement of Peace Lutheran Church, 1204-30th Ave. from 7-9 p.m. Yearly memberships: $20 per family. For info. phone Merv Mathers, 250547-9690 or e-mail Donna Smith at mrspumpkin36@hotmail.com arMstrong & dist. garden club Monthly meetings 7 p.m. first Tuesday of each month in small room of the Odd Fellows hall and we would welcome anyone interested in becoming a member.

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Beauty of all ballets dances to Vernon Ballet Jörgen returns to round out Tchaikovsky’s famed ballet trio with Sleeping Beauty Morning Star Staff

The fairytale about a young woman placed under a spell to sleep for 100 years is about to dance to the local stage. Canada’s acclaimed Ballet Jörgen waltzes into the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Feb. 9 with Tchaikovsky’s beloved classical ballet Sleeping Beauty. After bringing both Swan Lake (2013) and Romeo and Juliet (2014) to Vernon, Ballet Jörgen now rounds out Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet trio. Artistic director and choreographer Bengt Jörgen creates his own unique classical ballet rendition of Aurora and her prince complete with its inherently magical qualities and dazzling choreography. Told in three acts, the ballet benefits from the character development and technical expertise which Ballet Jörgen is known for. “It is Tchaikovsky’s most remarkable and riveting tale,” said Jörgen. “The underlying theme is the tug between the forces of good (the Lilac Fairy) and evil (Carabosse).” As noted, the ballet has a whole set of different characters not mentioned in the Disney version of Sleeping Beauty. The ballet was first performed in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1890, 69 years before the film version introduced audiences to the Mistress of All Evil, Malificent, or good fairies Flora, Fauna and Merryweather. Like the film, the ballet’s princess protagonist is also named Aurora. However, her original name from the original fairytale, written by Charles Perrault and the Brothers Grimm, was Briar Rose. In all versions, the beautiful princess is cursed to die upon pricking her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel, but the spell is reversed so that the princess will sleep for 100

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Aurora (Saniya Abilmajineva) is caught in a hedge of thorns (to be portrayed by local dance students) in Ballet Jörgen’s production of Sleeping Beauty, coming to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Tuesday, Feb. 9. years, only to be woken by true love’s kiss. Jörgen has seamlessly woven iconic French and German versions of the beloved fairytale together to create a new ballet with a refreshing focus on the seasons. “The original version was created in Russia. It was created to reflect the glorification of the Russian court,” said Jörgen. “Strip away the autocratic Russian setting, but keep the grandeur of the lush French court and the setting becomes the proverbial Garden of Eden.” Celebrating 25 years of advancing the art and appreciation of ballet in Canada, Ballet Jörgen aims to inspire, innovate, and

educate. After positive audience responses to the company’s past sold-out appearances in Vernon, Ballet Jörgen is presenting 22 talented dancers for its performance of Sleeping Beauty. Local dance students will also have their chance to take on small cameo roles. Many of Ballet Jörgen’s original ballets have earned national and international recognition, launching Ballet Jörgen to the forefront of the North American dance scene. The fifth largest ballet company in Canada, Ballet Jörgen is known as Canada’s “local” ballet company, committed to reach-

Headbones opens its doors with Mo’Jo Morning Star Staff

Mr. Mo’Jo is risin’ again. Not a reference to the acronym of late singer Jim Morrison’s last name, sung famously in The Doors’ L.A. Woman, this Mo’Jo is the name of a new exhibition opening in Vernon. Respected Saskatchewan sculptor Jo Fafard is returning to Headbones Gallery with 13 new bronze sculptures never seen before in the Okanagan. “Having driven to Regina to pick up the works and visiting both (his) foundry and the studio, we realize the great privilege of presenting pieces that possess appeal, mastery and as always with Fafard, a great take

on life,” said Julie Oakes, who runs Headbones with her partner Richard Fogerty. “Fafard revolutionized sculpture by turning his attention to family, community and animals, creating works that edify a quotidian country life style. His often life-size sculptures of horses and cows are seen in public spaces in grand cities and cherished in private collections, a heritage to pass on to future generations.” Fafard first came to national eminence with his ceramic figures and animals and then turned to creating bronze works. Often farmed out to a working foundry, Fafard built

his own foundry in Pense, Sask., just outside of Regina. “The foundry is a family affair and began in a farm building to store equipment and now has been expanded to house various studios necessary to the fabrication of bronze sculpture,” said Oakes. Fafard’s latest cut steel piece, Everything is Under Control, showing a minotaur riding a horse on wheels, addresses the latest drop in oil prices and the Canadian dollar. It will be one of the pieces shown in the Mo’Jo exhibition. A family affair, Fafard’s son, Joel Farfard, an award winning guitar player, will

arrive at Headbones to perform his third concert at the gallery Feb. 20, while Joel’s partner, Megan Mansbridge, is also showing her works in Headbones’ Drawers Gallery. “Her show features five paintings of hens, each named after a prominent female artist and each showing attitude,” said Oakes. The opening reception for Jo Fafard’s Mo’Jo takes place Thursday, Feb. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. The show runs to March 26. Tickets for Joel Fafard’s concert, Feb. 20, are now available at the Bean Scene or can be reserved by calling Headbones at 250-542-8987.

ing out to more than 50,000 Canadian audience members every year. “Audiences need to see this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity work,” said Jörgen. “This fairytale is profound, with strong archetypal scenes that have sustained it through the generations... It truly is the gold standard of ballet.” Part of the Performing Arts Centre’s dance series, Sleeping Beauty takes the stage Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 for adults, $42 for seniors and $40 for students and can be purchased at the Ticket Seller box office, or by calling 250-549-SHOW (7469) or order online at www.ticketseller.ca.

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Jo Fafard, as seen in his Saskatchewan studio, is returning to Vernon’s Headbones Gallery in February to show his latest bronze sculptures.

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War of the Worlds this ain’t

The 5th Wave

hen aliens arrive in giant ships, the Earth suffers under four waves of attacks: power outages, natural disasters, epidemics and then a parasitic infestation of humans by the aliens themselves. American teenager Cassie (Chloë Grace Moretz) is quickly rendered alone in a hostile world of paranoid survivors and the murderous Taylor and Howe infected, controlled by the aliens. Cassie just wants to find her lost little brother before he’s turned into a child soldier for one side or the other. But of course nothing is as it seems. We scream at the top of our lungs, “Hell no, we won’t go!” TAYLOR: But we went. While it is true that there couldn’t be good movies if we didn’t have bad ones to provide a contrast, sometimes I wonder why I put myself through this. Most movies are average by definition and blend together into a sea of mediocrity, but The 5th Wave stands out. HOWE: Yeah, at the bottom of the pile. The 5th Wave has to be one of the worst movies I have seen, EVER. The narrating is nauseating, the storyline unbelievable, and the acting worse than a cast from an American daytime soap opera. It is nothing new in a movie to see child soldiers – Ender’s Game springs to mind – but that was an OK movie with a somewhat decent plot. The 5th Wave, on the other hand, is just awful. TAYLOR: When you find out “the reason” that these kids are being asked to fight, it makes no sense. It’s not that I can’t accept young psyches as the most moldable, or even parasitic aliens doing so, quite the contrary. I’ll even applaud the metaphor in these tales. But all these movies are the same. We are attempting to raise a generation of kids that understand we shouldn’t fight each other, we should fight the powers that make us fight each other. Fine. Great! I still don’t need to see the same movie over and over again. Every single other dystopian teenage film is better than this one. I dread having to sit through another four hours of torture for the series to dole out enough information to wrap up ridiculously. HOWE: Do yourself a favour, save your brain cells and your wallet from this utterly terrible mess that Sony is trying to pass off as entertainment. You have been warned.

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down the pipe to keep me constantly learning, growing and utterly fascinated by what’s next. The North Okanagan Community Concert Association is presenting its North Okanagan Youth Showcase of Excellence (NOYSE) today at 2 p.m. You’ll hear some of the finest young performing artists in the North Okanagan in eight unique mini concerts featuring tal-

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ent to excite and inspire all ages. Proceeds go towards scholarships for music students and tickets can still be purchased at the box office, which opens one hour before showtime. Monday at 7:30 p.m., Las Vegas headliner Donny Edwards is on stage at the Performing Arts Centre for The King: A Musical Tribute to Elvis Presley. Hear all of the hits that defined a generation, including Don’t Be Cruel, Hound Dog, Teddy Bear, Love Me Tender, Viva Las Vegas and many more. Tickets are still on sale at the Ticket Seller, 250-549-7469, www. ticketseller.ca. Montreal’s Porte Parole Theatre is on stage at the Performing Arts Centre Feb. 6 with its docudrama production Seeds. In this thoroughly entertaining and thought provoking legal drama, you’ll unsuspectingly absorb an amazing amount of important information about GMOs, our global food supply and more while this labyrinth of legal arguments unfolds. See all sides of the issues at the heart of the famous Monsanto vs. Schmeiser Supreme Court case, masterfully portrayed by a talented cast headlined by Eric Peterson of Corner Gas fame. Showtime is 8 p.m. Call the Ticket Seller for your tickets. On Feb. 9, Canada’s Ballet Jörgen returns to the Performing Arts Centre stage for its fulllength production of Sleeping Beauty. After wildly popular performances of Swan Lake and Romeo & Juliet, Ballet Jörgen brings its elaborate backdrops, sets and costumes to complement Tchaikovsky’s classic score. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are available at the Ticket Seller.

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The 56th annual Vernon Winter Carnival is set to take place from Feb. 5 to 14. The Queen Silver Star Proclamation at the Performing Arts Centre kicks off Carnival Thursday, when three showcase finalists perform. The highlight of the evening is the announcement and crowning of this year’s Queen Silver Star. Tickets are still available for purchase at the Ticket Seller. And the Vernon Folk Roots Music Society partners with the Vernon Winter Carnival in presenting an evening of great music by some wonderful local musicians with the Folk Roots Variety Show at the Vernon Atrium Hotel, Feb. 10. The evening will feature traditional cowboy music from the Rob Dinwoodie Band, toe tapping tunes from Charlie Veaudry and the Canadian Whitewater Bluegrass Band, and the Big Easy inspired sounds of Henry and his Second Line, featuring Henry Piovesan. Music starts at 7 p.m. and tickets are on sale now at the Ticket Seller, 250-549-7469.

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A unique worship service was held at Knox Presbyterian Church recently as Ben Brackett and Liz Munn exchange wedding vows during the Sunday morning service. “They met at church and they fell in love at church,” said Rev. Teresa Charlton. “What better time to be married than in the middle of church.” The Knox congregation welcomed family and friends and a surprise visit by the bride’s son, Bobby, who arrived just in time to read scripture. The reception following worship was filled to capacity with well-wishers. “Our very best to the bride and groom.”

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“Julia is past president of CFUW Vernon and we are delighted that she is part of the CFUW national delegation,” said Linda Peterat, CFUW club president. “This is a wonderful opportunity to meet women from around the world, discuss matters of common concern, and bring back information and new perspectives on women and girls’

issues to our club and community.” As a Non-Government Organization with Consultative Status with the United Nations, the CFUW delegation will be actively participating in the discussions at CSW. It is the hope of CFUW that states will reach an agreement on how developed and developing countries can work together to promote sustainable development while ensuring gender equality and women’s empowerment. CFUW is a non-partisan, voluntary, self-funded organization with more than 100 CFUW clubs, located in every province across Canada. Since its founding in 1919, CFUW has been working to improve the status of women, and to promote human rights, public education, social justice and peace. For more information, contact Jones at 250-547-9464.

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There was an error in a recent article in the Seniors section of The Morning Star. Written and submitted by The Medical Arts Health Research Group, the story was about an annual memory testing program as part of a new community-based study. It contained an incorrect number for new cases of dementia diagnosed in Canada. According to the Alzheimer Society of

Canada, in 2011, 747,000 Canadians were living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. By 2031, if nothing changes in Canada, this figure will increase to 1.4 million. According to Alzheimer’s Disease International, in 2015 there were an estimated 46.8 million people around the world living with dementia. For more information about the memory loss study, call 1-888-726-0665 or visit HealthResearch.ca

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Chairperson: Wendy Hesketh Taking place the last week of July, this fundraiser is in its second year. Participants have an option of three routes, with the longest ending in Salmon Arm. Funds raised are given back to the community through various projects.

The after-school barbecues are provided for families to enjoy while the parents meet each other and the teachers in a less structured environment. At one of the 2015 events, we served 450 people in 3 hours! This is not a fundraiser. It is a way for us to give back to the community.

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Chairperson: Dr. Craig Goplen This September event provides an opportunity for fathers to take Chairperson: James Kanester their daughters out for the evening. Young ladies ages 6 to 17 are dressed like princesses for this evening to remember. Proceeds Tickets for this Silver Star fundraiser are sold from April to from this fundraiser are divided among the groups listed below. September. Proceeds are divided among the groups listed below.

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Chairperson: Keith Johnston Curtis Lazar (Ottawa Senators and former IIHF World U20 gold medalist) and Ina Forrest (Paralympian gold medal curler) were the guest speakers at the 2015 Rotary North Okanagan Athletic Awards banquet. 2015 was the 2nd banquet, produced by all the Rotary clubs in the area. Its focus is to recognized School District #22 high school students who have excelled in sports as well as scholastically. The invited speakers set the tone for an evening of anticipation and congratulations.

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Wedding Day Nerves

hen couples tie the knot, many changes are in store, many compromises will be made and many lasting memories will be created. But in the weeks and months before their big days, couples can easily get caught up in the whirlwind of wedding planning, never taking inventory of their feelings until their wedding days have arrived.

Some couples feel that hosting rehearsal dinners in casual settings can make the dinner more comfortable for members of the wedding, who can use the dinner as an opportunity to mingle and get to know one another before the wedding. This will help to tame nerves and enable the wedding party to loosen up and enjoy themselves even more. Despite its name, the rehearsal dinner doesn’t actually have to be a dinner, as couples can opt for meals at a different time of the day, like brunch or lunch. An earlier occasion gives guests plenty of time to get home and rest up for the festivities of the wedding to come. Toasts are expected at the rehearsal dinner, but they tend to be spontaneous, off-the-cuff remarks. A couple with a good sense of humor might not mind being roasted at their rehearsal dinners. The bride and groom should expect to say a few words of thanks to all in attendance,

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any couples find their wedding rehearsal dinners to be relaxing respites from the whirlwind of wedding planning. Such dinners enable the happy couple to slow down and enjoy themselves in a relatively casual gathering with their closest friends and family members. Rehearsal dinners typically take place in the night or two before the wedding. The couple, members of their wedding party, the parents of the bride and groom and others involved in the wedding typically attend this dinner. The couple generally takes the time at the dinner to thank everyone for their contributions to the wedding and to offer some small gifts of appreciation. No rules govern rehearsal dinners, so couples have the freedom to plan the dinners as they see fit.

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hile those last few weeks before a wedding day can be hectic, it’s important that couples stay focused and remember to perform a handful of tasks as their big days draw closer. • Speak to your vendors. Vendors play a big role at weddings, so it’s important that couples contact their vendors to confirm wedding schedules and ensure vendors have directions to the ceremony and reception locations, if necessary. Couples will be busy on their wedding days, so they may want to provide the phones numbers of their maids of honor and best men so vendors can reach them should something go awry or need to be addressed while couples are preparing for the ceremony. • Write some checks. Many vendors expect final payment a week or two before the ceremony, and it’s imperative that couples make these payments on time. Revisit all of your contracts to determine when the final installments of each vendor’s payment is due. Pay via check so you have a record that the final payment was made.

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• Drop off personal items at the reception venue. Couples who have

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YOUR BIRTHDAY TODAY Stick to your game plan this year and don’t let the things you cannot control dictate your actions. Your success will depend on your focus and desire. Anger is the enemy, and peace your salvation. Offer positive thoughts and deflect negative influences.

strength or intelligence will boost your confidence and promote friendships.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) Above all else, you must keep the peace. Trouble is brewing, and if you aren’t willing to compromise, you will get more than you bargained for. Minor accidents and mishaps are likely, so be careful.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) You’ll be on top of your game and ready for a challenge. Initiate change and let someone you love know how you feel. Progressive action will bring positive results.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) If you push for what you want, you will come out a victor. A passionate cando attitude will separate you from the crowd and bring you the recognition you desire. Romance is encouraged. ARIES (March 21-April 19) Reflect on your experience to make sure you don’t make the same mistake twice. Offer love and compassion in order to get the same in return. Positive change can be accomplished. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) There will be plenty to do that excites you, but before you indulge in something, you should make sure your motives are honourable. Kindness and generosity will bring the best results. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Dealing with authority figures or institutions will result in difficulties. Don’t push your luck or take on something you know you shouldn’t do. Honour your reputation. CANCER (June 21-July 22) You can accomplish so much if you get off the couch and start doing things that will make a difference to your surroundings and important relationships.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Problems will develop if you are argumentative or fall short of your expectations. Try to find the best solution, instead of thinking about where to put the blame. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Take a short trip or spend time with someone who makes you happy. Activities that allow you to test your

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) A opportunity to pick up extra work you can do from home will help you make positive changes by giving you needed extra income.

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The family of Lois Ruth Piche announce we have lost one of a kind. At the age of 57 Lois passed peacefully at N.O.H.S. January 22, 2016. Lois is survived by her stepsister Judy Ursic, (Carl) stepbrother, Mark Agnew, (Lorna), and six nieces and nephews. She will be missed by staff and friends at Mulberry Place. Lois was a social butterfly. She loved to dance, golf, bowl, swim and shop. If you wish to make a donation to Vernon and District Hospice House, we know it would be appreciated. Maybe have a cheeseburger and fries â€” Loisâ€™ favorite food.

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STIER, Evelyn Jean It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Jean on January 16, 2016 in Vernon, BC. A Celebration of Life was held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at the Legion Hall. Arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICESÂŽ Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237

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LEO RAYMOND GASTALDIN was born on December 12th, 1921 in Revelstoke, B.C. and passed away peacefully on January 26th, 2016 in Vernon, B.C. at the age of 94 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Irene of 70 years, son Dale (Sharon) Gastaldin, nephew David (Valerie) Ethier, nieces Marie Pratico, Barbara (Andy) Jamieson and Illona (Gary) Fillinger, special great nephew Graham (Ashley) Ethier and his many other nieces, nephews and extended family members. Leo was predeceased by his brother Louie, sisters Mary Cerolini, Celestina Porta, Esther Swartz and Edithe Galicano. Leo was born and raised in Revelstoke, BC until WW II when he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force. When the war ended he returned to Revelstoke and worked for the C.P.R. Leo was a passionate hockey and baseball fan and an avid gardener. He also took great enjoyment as one of the founders of Little League Baseball in Revelstoke and spent much of his time building the ball fields, coaching and promoting sports. This way, if he was the coach, he could be assured his kid would make the team! Retiring to Mara Lake and then onto Vernon where Leo and Irene were kept busy with many building projects along with spending many enjoyable winters in Phoenix, Arizona. Leo was well known around town for his willingness to help others, a friendly smile and always ready for a good laugh. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Special thank you to the wonderful staff at Canterbury Court, Dr. Fred Dyck, Veteran Affairs Canada, the Nurses and Staff at 3 North of the Vernon Jubilee Hospital and Nurses and staff at Heritage Square for their excellent care, kindness, compassion and generosity of spirit toward Leo. In respecting Leoâ€™s wishes, he was cremated and no service will be held. Cremation arrangements have been made with BETHEL FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD., 5605 27th 4USFFU 7FSOPO # $ 7 5 ; t

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TELFORD, Mary Magdalen (Maga) It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Maga Telford who went to be with her Lord on Thursday, January 28th, 2016 at the age of 83 years. Maga was born on July 12th 1932 and was raised, educated and married in Edmonton AB. Throughout her husband Bertâ€™s career, she resided in Legal, AB, Drayton Valley, AB, Dawson Creek, BC, Grande Prairie AB and finally retired with Bert on the lake in the Okanagan Valley. Newport Beach in Vernon BC, is where she lived out the remainder of her life spending countless hours taking care of her hummingbirds with the same compassion she had for her family and friends. Maga was a wife, mother and friend who unselfishly gave of herself in all that she did. She always gave more than she received. She loved to volunteer whether it was being a Brownie leader, or doing hair care for the hospital auxiliary. She performed countless hours of canvassing throughout her lifetime especially for the Canadian Diabetes Association. Maga also took great pride in caring for her beloved rose garden and her grace will live on as her roses bloom for years to come. Maga is survived by her loving husband Albert J. (Bert) of 60 years and their 3 children, Brian Joseph, (Chris), Claire Marie and Patricia Ann (Bruce) and 5 grandchildren: Adam, Kaitlyn, Tyler, Abbey and Sarah and many nieces and nephews. She is pre-deceased by her parentâ€™s Joseph and Elizabeth Mireault, brother Joseph (WWII), brother Gus, sister Claire, and brother Tom. The family wishes to thank Dr. Lindsey Hayward for her considerate care during Momâ€™s illness. Also, the staff at Vernon Jubilee Hospital, the professional, competent and compassionate care of the staff of the palliative care Team #1 of Interior Health and most importantly the nurses and staff at North Okanagan Hospice House for their unconditional support and love in making Momâ€™s final days as comfortable as possible. Also, many thanks to the church parishioners of Saint Benedictâ€™s and Saint Theresaâ€™s. And last but certainly not least, the friends and neighbors of Newport Beach for their love, and generous support throughout Momâ€™s illness. Vigil Prayer service will be held on Wednesday, February 3rd at 7PM. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, February 4th at 10:30AM. Both will be held at St James Parish â€“ 2607 â€“ 27th Street, Vernon BC. Interment will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the North Okanagan Hospice House, 3506 - 27th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 1S4 or the charity of your choice.

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David Frederick Balfour We regret to announce the death of David Frederick â€œRickâ€? Balfour, at his home in Vernon on January 25, 2016 at the age of 65 years. Rick was born and educated in Trail, and was a resident of Vancouver and Whistler, prior to moving to Vernon in 1989. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 41 years Susan, sons: James (Tanya), Tom (Farzad), and Rob (Jacki), and grandchildren: Ellie, Joshua, Micah, and Gloria. He is also survived by brother Jack, sister Wendy (John) Wurflinger, sister-in-law Nancy Fargey, and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members. Honouring Rickâ€™s wishes, there will be no public service at this time. A celebration of his life will be announced at a future date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Vernon Funeral Home, Phone: 250 542 0155. Condolences may be offered at www.vernonfuneralhome.com

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Arthur McMartin It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Arthur on December 27th, 2015. Surviving him are wife Joyce White, sons Lane McMartin (Nora), Lonn McMartin, Lynden McMartin (Tania), and daughters Lana Blair (Mark) and Lora McMartin (Harley). He will also be missed by his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, two sisters, two brothers, his best little buddy Kilo, and many, many good friends. He was born in Bracken, Saskatchewan on June 3, 1926. He taught school in Saskatchewan, Alberta and BC, and loved the outdoor life wherever he was. Art was a very active musician, a founding member of the Old Time Fiddlerâ€™s Association - Branch 19, and was never happier than when he had his fiddle in his hand, and his friends and family surrounding him. A Celebration of Life will be held March 26th, at noon in the Courtenay Legion.

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ARMSTRONG-SPALLUMCHEEN Fire Department actively seeking Recruits The Armstrong-Spallumcheen Fire Department is actively recruiting for energetic community minded people who wish to join a dedicate group of highly trained and motivated people serving their neighbours.

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Help Wanted

CUSTODIANS Full Time & Part Time

The Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre seeks two custodians. One position is approximately 35 hours per week and a benefit package is available. The second position is 1520 hours per week. The successful candidates will be expected to work evenings, nights and weekends. Please apply in person by filling out an employment application at the Centre's administration office, at 3800-33rd Street, between the hours of 9:30am-5:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Financial Services

Moving & Storage 8X8X20 New Containers Household/ Commercial rentals. $65-$110/mo. Your place or mine. Warren 250-545-8118 Vernon. Rent, or Sale. FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687

Painting & Decorating 3 Rooms For $299 2 Coats Any Colour (Ceiling & Trim extra)

Price incls. Cloverdale High Performance Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!

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BIG

AUTOMATIC LIFT chair, excellent condition. $200 obo. 250-878-2588

PLUMBING & HEATING NEEDS... CALL US.. AUGER PLUMBING AND HEATING SERVICING VERNON AND AREA WITH ALL YOUR PLUMBING AND HEATING NEEDS. CALL BLANE 250306-1511 IF WATER RUNS TROUGH IT WE DO IT !!!!

SENIOR LEGAL ASSISTANT: Working with our Solicitors Department, the ideal candidate will have 3 years of experience as a legal assistant/paralegal who enjoys working in a fastpaced, deadline driven environment. This position requires the candidate to be highly organized, detail oriented, and you must have the ability to multi-task and prioritize. While you will independently manage files, this position involves taking instructions, drafting legal documents as well as more traditional legal assistant paralegal tasks. You will work closely with a team of lawyers and other support staff to deliver outstanding customer service to our clients.

TRIAL COORDINATOR TRAINEE: Working under the direction of the Litigation Lawyers and the Trial Coordinator, this is a position that requires a candidate who is highly organized, detail oriented and who displays exceptional customer service both in person and on the phone. The candidate will train with the Trial Coordinator and work closely with the Litigation Department and the Court Registry on a number of scheduling tasks. Preference will be given to candidates with strong computer skills and legal assistant training. Our firm offers a positive working environment with competitive salaries, a group benefits program and an RRSP option. Nixon Wenger LLP welcomes your interest in these employment opportunities and we invite all qualified candidates to submit your resume to humanresources@nixonwenger.com by Friday February 12, 2016. We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Livestock

SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay Hay for sale. $10.00 bale.1-250-546-0537.

per

Shampooches Pet Grooming 4311 25th Ave, Vernon. Call for information 250-275-1385

Merchandise for Sale

Building Supplies

92% of the

households in B.C.

Antiques & Collectables, Vehicles

*Wednesday Auctions 6PM www.doddsauction.com

16.9 cubic foot Woods Upright Freezer. Very good condition. $150 OBO (250)546-8246

Pets

Place your word ad in

BUY-SELL-CONSIGN Furniture, Tools, Appliances

*1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449

REIMER’S FARM SERVICES Misc. for Sale

Misc. for Sale

CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259

Wheat Straw in round bales or 3’ x 4’ square bales. 250-8046720

Misc. for Sale

Furniture Emporium WANTED: Good used Medical equipment, walkers, power lift chairs, scooters and other items. Phone 250-545-0240

Rubbish Removal

- Regular & Screened Sizes -

250-260-0110

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Medical Supplies

FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

Livestock

Heavy Duty Machinery

(1) 250-899-3163

Plumbing

Our firm is looking to recruit dedicated professionals for the permanent full time positions of:

Furniture DOUBLE PEDESTAL solid oak dining room table with 6 chairs, $500 obo. 250-8782588.

WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM

Results

Nixon Wenger LLP is one of the largest, fasting growing law firms outside of Greater Vancouver. Currently with 24 lawyers, we are a full service law firm working with clients across the province and into Alberta.

Firewood/Fuel FIREWOOD FOR SALE We have apple, birch, fir or pine. Delivery available. 250-260-7932

Used building materials. Tin, 8’ or 9’ length. $1.00 per lineal ft.,Trusses 38’ & 40’. 2x4, 2x6 walls,3/8 plywood, $4.00 per sheet. Insulation. 20’ container $2500.250-804-6720.

REFORESTATION NURSERY seedlings of hardy trees, shrubs and berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce and Pine from $.99/tree. Free shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT

1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240

Misc. Wanted Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Loose, Sets, etc Chad: 1-250-863-3082 Local

Auctions

TOTAL CIRCULATION 1,099,409

BC Best Buy Interior Lower Mainland Vancouver Island

250-550-7900 classifieds@vernonmorningstar.com

Independently owned and operated by the Raffan Family since 1963.

DAIRY SALE: Specialty, Livestock

Thursday, Feb. 4, 12:00 PM at Old Champmans (AMIX), Chilliwack

Lunch at 12 pm, Sale starts at 1 pm FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL US AT

604-795-5267

903 Raffan Road, Armstrong, B.C.

Owners & Auctioneers: Don & Peter Raffan

www.valleyauction.ca

By shopping local you support local people.

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BUSINESSES & SERVICES HOME MAINTENANCE / RENOVATIONS /CONSTRUCTION HANDYMAN

HANDS Renovations & Repairs Painting & Decorating Kitchens & Bathrooms Seniors Discount

Inside Out Renos

Burkâ€™s Renovations Tom - WHITESTONE

25 years experience

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Bob - 250.275.0706

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Ron @ 250.309.0435 â€˜Framing to Flooringâ€™ www.nulookhomeworks.ca

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BOOKKEEPING BOOKKEEPING CK BOOKKEEPING SERVICE is now

Specialize in Small Business books.

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$228.91 Tax included

2 col. x 1â€? =

$294.98 Tax included

2 col. x 1.5â€? =

INTERIOR & CEILINGS

ALL SMALL JOBS WELCOMED â€˘ FREE ESTIMATE â€˘WORK GUARANTEED

CALL JACK

250-308-2870

3 rooms for $299

Price includes Cloverdale HIGH PERFORMANCE paint. NO PAYMENT Until Job Is Completed!

www.PAINTSPECIAL.com â€˘ 1.250.899.3163

$427.38

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

2 col. x 2â€? =

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Tax included

$559.10 Tax included

2 coats any colour

(Ceiling & Trim extra)

QUESTIONS?

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Repaints our specialty â€˘ Also T-bar Installed! g â€˘ Walls â€˘ Doors â€˘ Windows â€˘ Trim â€˘ Textured Ceilings Painted - Repaired or Retextured

GET MY ESTIMATE OR PAY TOO MUCH!

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Make your House GREEN!!

Hire AAA - MAID FROM PHILIPPINES Call Evangeline

250-540-3644

250-545-1359

TREE SERVICES WISE WOOD TREE CARE

DRYWALL

Tax included

JACK WESSELL PAINTING

www.badabathrooms.com

accepting new clients.

PAINTING

$162.84

TUB TO SHOWER â€˘ CUSTOM SHOWERS â€˘ TUBS VANITIES â€˘ COUNTERTOPS â€˘ SINKS â€˘ FAUCETS â€˘ TOILETS ACCESSORIES â€˘ TILING â€˘ DESIGN â€˘ PACKAGES

QUESTIONS?

YOU BELONG HERE! LANDSCAPING

QUALITY BATHROOM RENOVATIONS INC.

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TEL 250.558.8351 SMALL JOBS WELCOME, RESIDENTIAL + COMMERCIAL

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Pruning, Removals, Treecycling and Bucket Work

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

250 306 8739 Free Estimates.

250-550-7900

Stump Grinding also available

PRE-PAY TO SAVE

15%

â€˘ Pre-Book Spring Horticultural Oil & Fertilizers â€˘ Tree Removals & Stump Grinding â€˘ Tree Pruning, Shrubs & Hedges â€˘ Wind & Storm Damage â€˘ Coniferous Tree Trimming â€˘ Snow Load Protection Serving Vernon, Lumby, Lake Country, Armstrong and Areas

250-542-7525

SENIORS DISCOUNTS

www.ArborCare.com

â€˘ BCTrees@ArborCare.com

WINDOWS & DOORS 1044 Middleton Way, Vernon

â€˘ New Construction or Renovations â€˘ Installations â€˘ Milgard Vinyl, Fiberglass & Aluminum Windows â€˘ Interior & Exterior Doors â€˘ FREE ESTIMATES Toll Free 1-800-661-8003 â€˘ Phone (250) 545-6096 â€˘ Fax (250) 545-1977

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Real Estate

Rentals

Transportation

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Homes Wanted

Homes for Rent

Auto Accessories/Parts

Legal Notices

Escorts

NOTICE OF SALE As per the Warehousemanâ€™s Lien Act, Secure Self Storage will auction the following persons goods in storage at 4325 25 Ave, Vernon, B.C. Tel 250-542-2211 Vivian Wicks E 15 Wendy Balkwill F 1 Items will be sold on May 4, 2016 by Secure Self Storage 4325 25 Ave, Vernon, B.C. V1T 1P5

Curves of Kamloops. Adult companions. Interviewing. 250851-1777 no texts please.

MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95., Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048

Vernonâ€™s Gentlemanâ€™s Lesuire. In/out, Beautiful attendants. Hiring. 778-363-1074

Legal Notices

Church is looking for a property to rent or buy to be used for a drug rehabilitation center. (250)307-8858.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Willow Manor 50+ Building One/Two bedroom apartments available. $750 - $875 per month Contact Delaney Properties

250-550-2120

VALLEYVIEW APARTMENTS

1604 31st Street Available Immediately 1 & 2 Bedroom 50+ Building N/S, N/P

Rent To Own

Trying to Save a down payment? We can help!!! For more information and to set an appointment Please Call Glenn Colwell @ Century 21: 250-309-1199 glenncolwell7@gmail.com

5bdrm, 3 bath, spacious, 2 car garage, 10 acres fenced land, Vernon, avail now $2000. Min 1 year lease. 250-492-7114 or 250-493-5986

Room & Board Bright sunny room for rent $500, with board $700. Avail Feb 15. RN will care for senior or disabled, price negotiable. Call 778-475-3239

Scrap Car Removal #11AAA Automotive recycling will meet or beat all competitors cash offers for your scrap vehicles. (250)808-1894

Legal Notices

Senior Assisted Living

250-558-9696

1bdrm close to rec centre. N/P, N/S. $650, no Hydro. (250)307-4948

Shared Accommodation

Belmonte 1 bdrm, newly renovated, clean, secure, cat allowed, close to D/T. $730 pm, no util. avail now. 250549-5254.

1bdrm, D.T. $500 incl.util. furniture, cable. N/P, N/S. 250-549-0644

Suites, Lower 1bdrm + den bsmnt, available now, n/s, n/p, $750 utilities included, close to hospital. 250307-4948 or 250-307-1145

Want to Rent

LEASE Dance/ Yoga Studio Fully Set up. Kelowna. Clean No Good Will involved. Take over Lease 442-400-3096 or 250-862-9627 (Reidâ€™s Corner)

Farm Acreage or Lot between Vernon & Armstrong with full hook-ups for 5th wheel trailer required to rent February, 2016. Call Pat (250)572-3980

Homes for Rent

Legal Notices

DISTRICT OF COLDSTREAM

Two rooms avail., $450 & $500/mo, shared kitchen, own bathroom 250-540-7873

â€˘ NS/NP â€˘ Heat and Water Incl. â€˘ Fresh Paint, Very Clean â€˘ Parking â€˘ Coin Laundry â€˘ Balcony â€˘ Elevator

Commercial/ Industrial

WRECKING GM, Honda Civic, FWD CARS, Since 1994. All parts on the shelf. Armstrong. 250-546-9055. www.anchorusedautoparts.net

Rooms for Rent

Victorian Retirement Residence Beautiful Studio Suite Rent includes all meals, snacks, utilities, activities, housekeeping and heavy laundry. $2550/Month www.victorianvernon.com 3306 22nd St. 250-545-0470

Central 2bdrm, yard, 50+, small pet ok, n/s preferred, ref. req., $680.+util. Apply at #3 or 6 3906 29th Ave.

RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty. 250-542-2685.

Adult

RE: LIQUOR CONTROL AND LICENSING ACT APPLICATION FOR EXPANSION OF EXISTING LICENCED AREA An application has been received for 3445 43rd Avenue (Kal Tire Place). The applicant is requesting to include the media box in the licensed area. This change would increase the capacity of the licensed area by 125 people. Pursuant to Section 11.3 of the Liquor Control & Licensing Act and Council direction, comments are being sought from the public on the above noted applications, with comments being forwarded to: CITY OF VERNON Attn: Craig Broderick, Economic Dev. Planner 3001 â€“ 32 Avenue, OR via fax (250-545-5309) OR via email (CBroderick@vernon.ca) To ensure the consideration of your views, written comments from the public are requested to be submitted to the City prior to Friday, February 12, 2016. Please include your name and address with the comments.

NOTICE OF INTENT RE: LIQUOR CONTROL AND LICENSING ACT APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN HOURS OF SALE An application has been received for 3004 30th Avenue (Kal Sports Bar). The applicant is requesting to increase the hours of liquor sales by changing the hours from 10am - 12pm (Mon. Wed.),11am - 1am (Thur. - Sat.) and 9am - 11pm (Sun.), to 9am 2am on Monday through Sunday. Pursuant to Section 11.3 of the Liquor Control & Licensing Act and Council direction, comments are being sought from the public on the above noted applications, with comments being forwarded to: CITY OF VERNON Attn: Craig Broderick, Economic Dev. Planner 3001-32 Avenue, OR via fax (250-545-5309) OR via email (CBroderick@vernon.ca)

Reach A Larger Audience Professional Property Management Services

R entals V ernon.com #101-2901 32 St., Vernon

Apt/Condo for Rent

Tenders

250-550-2120

Apt/Condo for Rent

Brookside Garden Rentals Family Oriented Complex Units have been freshly painted, new flooring and carpets. Three bedroom, 1.5 baths, full basement, near hospital and downtown area. Very close to bus routes and short walk to â€œWholesale Clubâ€?. Serious inquires call â€Ś

2016 HIRED EQUIPMENT PRE-QUALIFICATION The City of Vernon invites submission from qualified contractors to be included on a prequalified call out list for various hired equipment services. Submissions will be received by Procurement Services office located in Operation Services building, 1900 â€“ 48th Avenue, Vernon, BC, V1T 8Y7 or emailed to purchasing@vernon.ca. Services include:

250-549-4467 New Car Dealers

New Car Dealers

Snow removal, hauling, sweeping, excavating, vacuum truck and other equipment services.

2015 Chevrolet Equinox AWD Stk# 15-921

Forms may be obtained from the City of Vernon website at www.vernon.ca or by pick up from the Operation Services office.

MSRP

The City reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to pre-qualify a limited number or to pre-qualify none of the contractors applying. Although the City may pre-qualify contractors at this time, we accept applications throughout the year.

<$ 5250> $ $

30,645

Clearout Price!

25,395

Terry Baptist

BANNISTER 4703 - 27th St, VERNON r Cell 250-308-8599

www.bannisters.com

DL#9133

To ensure the consideration of your views, written comments from the public are requested to be submitted to the City prior to Friday, February 12, 2016. Please include your name and address with the comments.

Cars - Domestic

Townhouses

* PLUS $499 DOC FEE.

Selling GM vehicles in Vernon for 29 years!

All inquiries should be directed to Procurement Services at 250-550-3674 or email purchasing@ vernon.ca

Adult

NOTICE OF INTENT

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Cars - Domestic

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FOR 1 WEEK (3 Issues)

Excludes All Other Classifications

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OCCASIONS Happy Special Occasions may include Weddings, Engagements, Anniversaries, Graduations, Births or other significant milestones in your life.

McLEAN - WILKINSON

Brian and Kim McLean and Aaron and Shelley Wilkinson are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Meagan Jessica McLean to Brian Alan Walker Wilkinson. Wedding to take place September 10, 2016.

To place your event on this page, please contact the Vernon Morning Star at 250-550-7900 or classifieds@vernonmorningstar.com

CONGRATULATIONS KATIE ABBOTT

Birthday

Halle Jean Kozlowski All of our love Mom, Dad and all the family.

st 1 y Happ Birthday

OUR POLISH PRINCE

The family of Katie Abbott are proud to announce her graduation with a degree of Bachelor of Science, Georgraphy Major and a Minor in Environmental Studies at the University of Victoria. Katieâ€™s family is equally happy to announce her upcoming marriage to Jason Finster of Victoria in April 2016!

FREDERICK - OUT

Axel and Donna Frederick and John Out and Hannah Out would like to congratulate Dennis Frederick and Marina Out on their December 29, 2015 engagement. Congratulations kids! Love from all of the Moms, Dads, Brothers and Sisters.

Emerson Mlot Kozlowski All our love â€Ś Mom, Dad, Sister Arianna and all of the family