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arry Kwong brought the house down at the Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame induction luncheon Wednesday. The Vernon native, 88, who became the first Chinese Canadian to play in the NHL, had already received a standing ovation from the capacity crowd at the Schubert Centre for his induction. Then, as he fumbled with his speech and reached into his jacket for his large magnifying glass to read the speech, he floored the crowd with his opening line: “God, getting old is the s---s,” said Kwong, accompanied to Wednesday’s induction luncheon by his daughter and two granddaughters. Kwong helped the Vernon Hydrophones win provincial midget and juvenile hockey championships in the mid-1930s (the other surviving member of the Hydrophones, Don Saunders, flew up from Vancouver for the luncheon). He later signed with the New York Rangers’ farm team, the New York Rovers. In 1948, he was called up by the Rangers for a game in Montreal against the Canadiens, and only played one minute in the third period. He was introduced Wednesday by student Gavin Donald, who has pushed for nearly three years to have Kwong inducted into the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame. “I thought my sports career was ancient history,” said Kwong. “Being here today is special. I am blessed to be remembered by my hometown, and happy to be here for this special occasion. It’s an honour to be inducted with these fellow athletes and builders.” Kwong was one of seven athletes inducted Wednesday, along with one builder and two teams. Each inductee was introduced with either a photo slide show or video presentation, created by Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame committee member Chad Soon, and each received a special commemorative award created by Vernon’s Blair Peden. Vern Dye and his son, Wayne Dye, were inducted posthumously into the builder and athlete categories, respectively. Vern founded the B.C. Hockey League and the Vernon junior franchise, while Wayne was drafted in two professional

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Silver Star Elementary School student Gavin Donald presents his hero Larry Kwong with a plaque commemorating the hockey legend’s induction into the Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame during the Induction Ceremony and Luncheon Wednesday at the Schubert Centre. sports (baseball and hockey). He is also the all-time leading scorer in Vernon junior hockey history, and was named Vernon’s athlete of the century in 2000. “On behalf of the Dye family we accept these inductions,” said Wendy Gilroy, Vern’s daughter and Wayne’s sister. “Both our father, Vern, and brother, Wayne, would be proud and honoured to receive this induction today.”

Rhythmic gymnast Camille Martens, many times a Canadian champion, a Commonwealth Games gold medalist and who represented Canada at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, was humbled to be included among the 2011 athlete inductees. “This is partly my award and partly everybody here’s award because there was a phenomenal amount of support that

went into making my dreams a reality,” said Martens, who owns her own rhythmic gymnastics club in Vernon. Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame cofounder Chris Nelson flew up from Victoria for the luncheon to induct Vernon skier Rob Boyd, who was unable to attend.

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News Liberals deny dawdling over end to HST RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

Vernon-Monashee MLA Eric Foster denies the government is dragging out removal of the HST. The NDP has called on the B.C. Liberals to expedite the process to scrap the harmonized sales tax after a majority of voters endorsed extinguishing the tax this summer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing it as prudently and quickly as possible. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not an easy fix,â&#x20AC;? said Foster. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a regulatory process to follow and we have an agreement with the federal government and we need to renegotiate.â&#x20AC;? Ottawa provided B.C. with $1.6 billion when the province entered into the HST. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They will now want part of that back and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to make things worse by moving quickly.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Eric Foster to do the best we can for British Columbians,â&#x20AC;? said Foster of working out terms with the feds while ensuring fiscal needs during the economic downturn. The NDP claims a delay in removing the HST is hurting the economy and forcing the public to continue to pay for a tax they oppose. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Liberal government is playing games by saying it

will take more than a year-and-a-half to remove,â&#x20AC;? said Mark Olsen, local NDP candidate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Meanwhile, ordinary people are still paying this tax and the delay is costing BC jobs and economic activity.â&#x20AC;? Olsen wants Foster to be more vocal in representing constituents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mr. Foster needs to immediately act on behalf of the people of Vernon-Monashee and get his government to take this seriously and act quickly to abolish the HST,â&#x20AC;? he said. Foster says he has been contacted by North Okanagan residents questioning the timeline for ending the HST. But he insists there is a need to consider all financial factors while moving towards that target. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to make things worse by moving quickly,â&#x20AC;? said Foster.

Lakers also make hall of fame roster Continued from A1 Boyd, who learned to ski at his familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ski hill, Tillicum Valley, and who, today, lives in Whistler where he coaches young skiers, went on to national and international fame as a member of the Crazy Canucks downhill squad, highlighted by his World Cup win on his home course at Whistler Mountain in 1989. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It takes a village to raise a child and my extended family at Tillicum helped me,â&#x20AC;? said Boyd in a speech read by Nelson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have this village of Vernon to thank for an upbringing that brought me well on my way to obtaining such lofty goals which never would have happened without such support.â&#x20AC;? Boydâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents, Sandy and Molly, were in attendance and accepted their sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s induction award. Vernon Kokanee Swim Club alumni Gary and Steven Vander Meulen shared Boydâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sentiments as they also couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t attend. Gary lives and coaches in Scotland while Steven is busy coaching in Victoria. The two brothers, the only brothers to represent Canada in swimming at the Olympics (Seoul, 1988), were represented by their parents, Gus and Joan, and sister

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Eight individuals and two teams were inducted into the Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame Wednesday at the Schubert Centre. Karen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am indebted to my family and the extended family that the Vernon Kokanee Swim Club became as I grew up,â&#x20AC;? said Gary in his acceptance speech, read by his mom. The Vernon Lakers hockey clubs of 1989-90 and 1990-91, back-to-back Centennial Cup Canadian champions, were inducted in the team category, and were represented by coaches Eddie Johnstone and Keith Chase, players Murray Caton, Duane Dennis and Jason Elders, trainer Vic Chenier, and Janet Hackman, daughter of the Lakersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; then-

owner, Mel Lis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mel was the backbone of those squads,â&#x20AC;? said Chase. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He knew when the players were being released from other leagues, knew all of the scouts. He had an unbelievable passion for the game.â&#x20AC;? Enderby baseball star Kevin Reimer was also inducted. He spent six seasons in the Major Leagues with the Texas Rangers and Milwaukee Brewers. Reimer was unable to attend Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ceremony. The inductees will have a permanent home in the Hallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s display cases, located at the Wesbild Centre.

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Even though there was a Grinch-like theme, nobody stole Armstrong’s Christmas spirit Thursday. And it may have been exactly what the community needed. Rocked by tragedy over the past two months, including the unsolved murder of a teenager, Armstrong officials asked the community to come out and help celebrate life during the annual downtown lightup and tree lighting festival. The theme for the evening was Whoville, inspired by the Dr. Seuss Christmas classic, How The Grinch Stole Christmas. The crowd was estimated at more than 2,000. “It was a spectacular turnout, we were really impressed with the turnout,” said Patti Noonan, executive director of the Armstrong Chamber of Commerce, which helped organize the event. “Everybody was great, everybody came out and supported the community. I think it’s a sign of what our community is known for. We all come together when we have to.” Community leaders and health officials encouraged residents to take part in the festival as a way of coping with the homicide of Taylor Van Diest, 18,

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have to voters. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The taxpayer has clearly said things Scrutinizing the books at municipali- are not going in the right direction and ties and regional districts is they have elected other people,â&#x20AC;? creating divisions. he said. The provincial government However, there is also support has introduced legislation to for a municipal auditor. create an office of the auditor â&#x20AC;&#x153;As audits are done, the full general for local government. results will be released to municiâ&#x20AC;&#x153;By law, we must have a palities and they will indicate balanced budget,â&#x20AC;? said Mike best practises,â&#x20AC;? said Bob Spiers, Macnabb, a Regional District a Vernon councillor, of expendiof North Okanagan director. tures and operations. Bob Spiers â&#x20AC;&#x153;If theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing any auditâ&#x20AC;&#x153;Municipalities will be able to ing, it should be at the provinmake sure practises are kept in cial level. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unnecessary oversight.â&#x20AC;? line.â&#x20AC;? Macnabb suggests the recent elections Spiers doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe the process will demonstrate the accountability officials be onerous. Morning Star Staff

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Municipalities should find it comforting that someone on the outside is looking at ways to make local government more efficient,â&#x20AC;? he said. Victoria says the main purpose of the auditor general is to help local governments find efficiencies in spending and improve program effectiveness by providing neutral, non-binding advice. It also states the auditor general will not impose solutions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will be up to local governments to decide what action to take on any recommendations provided by the AGLG. Local governmentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ability to make policy decisions about taxation, land use and other services would not be restricted,â&#x20AC;? states a provincial government release.

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Federal crime bill draws fire RICHARD ROLKE

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Protestors gather outside Okanagan-Shuswap MP Colin Mayes’ office Thursday to stand against the Conservative’s crime legislation and encourage proactive measures against crime.

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The federal government’s proposed crime legislation has some residents taking to the street. About 25 people protested against bill C-10 in front of the office of Okanagan-Shuswap MP Colin Mayes Thursday. “If we stand idly by while the government passes the crime bill and they see no one opposed, they will think it’s OK,” said Priscilla Judd, rally organizer and a restorative justice facilitator. The omnibus bill includes individual legislation that would establish mandatory minimum penalties for existing offences related to child exploitation, create mandatory minimum sentences for serious drug offences by gangs and possibly lead to adult sentences for young offenders convicted of serious violent crimes. Vernon was one of 120 communities across Canada that experienced rallies coordinated by Leadnow. ca and Reclaim Our Democracy Canada. “A prison is not a solution to crime,” said Judd. “We want restorative justice. We need to address substance abuse outside of prison. Education helps people from getting into crime.” Robin LeDrew, a social worker, believes a strict focus on punishment doesn’t encourage people to abandon crime. “People’s lives are forever sidelined by early criminal activity and they are not fully functioning members of society,” she said. Resident Bob McInnes attended the rally because he opposes the government closure of programs that develop agricultural skills among inmates. “You don’t rehabilitate people by warehousing them. You rehabilitate them by giving them something to do when they get out,” he said.

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Roar, you Lions, roar

omewhere along the way in my life I memorized the lines to the B.C. Lions fight song. If you want proof check out the video on our website at www.vernonmorningstar.com under NFL picks (I know it’s the CFL and usually we do the NFL but it is Grey Cup weekend). It may not be good singing but, hey, at least we know the words. And that will come in handy this weekend as the Lions take on the Blue Bombers of Winnipeg at B.C. Place this afternoon for all the marbles (actually there are no marbles involved, just an old beatGlenn Mitchell up trophy) in the 99th Grey Cup. Come on and roar you Lions roar, that’s what a Lions roar is for, From the mountains to the sea, you are the pride of all B.C......... I also memorized a couple Shakespeare soliloquies along the way too but they will come in less handy this weekend. Unless the Lions happen to lose of course and then To Be or Not to Be.... may prove to be useful. Of course I’m kidding but I must admit that all the hype and almost every prediction about the Lions winning easily makes me nervous. It kind of reminds of the Canucks going up against the Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup finals. That was supposed to be a sure thing, especially after a 2-0 start, but does anyone remember how that one ended up? And yeah, everybody’s already writing the story about the Lions’ 0-5 start and how they’ve come back from the coaches almost getting fired to Wally Buono being carried off the field into retirement as a Grey Cup champion. Sounds great. But, wait a minute here. Did anybody check out how the Lions did against the Bombers this year? I believe it was two losses (both before the Lions’ 10-game winning streak).

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Everybody talks about the Lions defence but the Bombers is just as good, especially against the Lions so far (which in the CFL means keeping the score against under 30 points). And don’t you think Buck Pierce wouldn’t just love coming back to B.C. and winning the big game against a team that gave up on him? And Winnipeg was 4-14 last year. From the bottom to the top in one year is a pretty good story too. And anybody who knows football, especially Canadian football, knows that all it takes is one fumble, one interception, one point, or even one too many guys on the field (sorry Riders fans) to decide the outcome of a single game. But that’s also what makes sports and a onegame championship so wonderful too. Unlike your favourite sitcom or even your favourite movie, anything can happen. It is unwritten. In fact, oftentimes if it was written ahead of time no one would believe it (sorry again Riders fans, although it should be noted I lived through the Lancaster-Reid era when the Lions always lost to the Riders, often, at least in my memory, in the dying seconds when it looked like a B.C. win was assured, heavy sigh). So if the Lions win, which they should and I hope and predict (how does 27-17 Lions grab you?), I’ll be a happy guy, along with most of the rest of the province. It will also take some of the sting out of the Canucks loss, but, of course, not totally as they’re not quite on the same level. They’re also not related in any way, so don’t tempt fate or destiny or whatever word comes to mind by pre-ordaining today’s outcome of a football game because of any Canucks’ loss. Yes, the Lions can and should and maybe even will win today but Winnipeg and the way the football bounces will also have something to say about that. So enjoy the game, and the food and the drink and all this great Canadian tradition has to offer. Oh, and go Lions go. Come on and roar you Lions roar.....

Premier Christy Clark’s announcement that a municipal auditor-general will be appointed is good news for taxpayers, and it could be helpful to municipalities as well, should they choose to adopt a conciliatory approach. When Clark suggested this new office, many mayors and councillors condemned it, stating that their expenditures were already audited. This is disingenuous. A year-end audit by an accounting firm is far different from specific performance audits of specific programs. Year-end audits pronounce judgment on general financial management, and rarely single out specific programs. On rare occasions, auditors will include a note about a specific program that raises some questions, but it is not part of their job to follow up. A municipal auditor-general should be able to follow up on some of those types of “flagged” issues, as well as issues that are raised by taxpayers. Some of these may revolve around specific programs, particularly ones where accountability is less than transparent. Both provincial and federal auditors-general have performed many such valuable services, and the small amount it costs to run their offices has been more than justified by the savings they have identified. It can be safely said that they are one of the very few branches of government with a mandate to try and save money for taxpayers. If municipalities accept the reports and advice from the new auditor-general, it could go a long way towards improving their financial management. It will also help them to be more accountable to taxpayers. — Langley Times

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he prospect of economic meltdown indicates to me two major but separate problems. The first is financial and we can do nothing about that. However, we can concentrate on the second, and that is to change the way we operate in the business community to improve skills, diversity and productivity and save our own necks. Using their statistics, the government has decided that there are too many people unemployed. So following the lead from the U.S., they are pouring huge amounts of money that we haven't got into stimulus packages, creating overtime possibilities for large construction organizations. Will it help create more jobs? Doubtful. These types of businesses usually need skilled workers and Canada is desperately short of skilled workers. Will it change or help the 15 per cent of unemployed 18-to-24-year olds? Almost certainly not. And, when the money runs out, what then? There is nothing I have heard that suggests to me any real understanding, by either government of the difficulties faced by the people in the workplace, and what changes need to be made. I listen to lots of commentary on business and the economy, and I have come to the conclusion that we need a "Dragon" to take charge of the business community. Mark Carney advises the government on finance. The business community and its destiny are seemingly of no concern. Regardless, Canada is, without a doubt, in an ideal position to become a leader of major world players. We are blessed with having avoided the financial crisis which others are in, we also have an abundance of natural and human resources, but we have to work harder, much harder, at becoming best. We need

BIKE PATHS One thing about bicycle paths, the city will have somewhere to pile their snow this winter. Wilma Dean THE GIFT OF LIFE To all those looking for the perfect gift this year for family and friends, I suggest the device that turns all electronics into hands-free. It seems people are not getting the message. After your friend or family member has disabled or, worse yet, killed themselves or a perfect stranger, that all-important text or call won't really be that important anymore. Please use good sense and try and obey the rules of the road. Most of us, no matter how smart we think we are, can't multi-task while driving. Employers who have company vehicles with their logos on the vehicle should also be supplying hands-free devices or banning the use of hand-held electronics

a leader with a plan, someone who knows where we should be going and how to get there. The workplace is just about coasting. Coasting to me means going downhill, eventually we will reach the bottom and stop, unless we do something really positive to turn it around. One thing we could do, that we could all be part of, is to introduce proper work training for all our young people. To do that we have to dispense with the outdated myth that work skills are learned in college. Thirty-plus years ago, the computer generation needed college-based skills, that era has gone. Right now, the need it to train our talented young people on the job in order that our existing industries can diversify and expand. We have to grow from within. That is where the jobs are now, that is where they will be tomorrow and in the future. It is our work skills that will push us ahead of the pack when the turnaround comes.

while working. Remember the use of handheld devices while driving is against the law. Drive safely and be mindful of others who share the road with you. Bonnie Mitchell GOING BEYOND Two of my friends took me to O'Keefe Ranch for the brunch as it was my birthday. We were so impressed by the wonderful selections of food and the yummy desserts. Hats off to the chef. We then had the guided tour of the house which had a gorgeous piece of furniture which played a very large disc of music. I then purchased a cassette (yes, I can still play cassettes) of the said music at the old store. We then ventured on our own to explore the old buildings (church etc.) There is so much history there that I did not know about.

Upon returning home, I discovered that I had lost my cassette. I phoned the ranch and they could not find it but offered to deliver one free of charge. What a thoughtful gesture. Happy birthday to me. Thomasina Douglas UNBEARABLE IDEA Dear Senator: Your proposal to switch our national animal the beaver for a polar bear lacks merit. The English language includes such phrases as - busy as a beaver and - beavering away Is it not a positive creature for us to compare ourselves to? Are we not industrious and forthright as Canadians? If you or other senators have trouble filling your working days, there are a myriad of concerns to be tackled. 1. 850,000 Canadians are now using the services of food banks.

From the mass of information on the government websites, it is easy to find that only four out of every 100 schoolleavers do apprenticeships and obtain red seal trade certificates each year. Having done that for 30 years and now in the midst of a demographic change, is it any wonder we are struggling to find skilled tradespeople? The skilled people leaving the workforce now have about 45 years experience. They, according to the government, are supposed to be replaced by kids with a few months at college. A 40 per cent success rate is poor by any standard, but four per cent is ludicrous. Why are our business leaders so indifferent? Why do they put up with such nonsense when their business future is at stake? It's time to say, enough is enough. Skilled workers are the engine that drives the economy. We will be going nowhere unless, and until, we understand the simple lessons on what we need to do to survive, then take the necessary steps to do it. First, the need is to provide a job with work skills training for every school-leaver. That training to be done in the workplace on the job, working with skilled people, getting the mature guidance most young people need at that age. It is not rocket science and is very do-able and would cost a fraction of the present cost. I am concerned because after two years of lobbying, I am virtually alone in my assessment of this situation. Please somebody tell me I am wrong and explain why. I'll be happy to apologize for wasting a lot of people's time. If not, and you agree with me, help, no, help yourself. You know the people who are running this show. Roy Humphrey

I have lived here in Cherryville for eight years now, and in the last 12 months, a new food bank and now a thrift shop have sprung up to meet families' needs. It is clear to me that thrift stores are now a growing industry. Perhaps you and your colleagues could research the root causes and attempt some solutions to a growing issue. 2. Twenty-plus years ago, various governments decided to close as many mental institutions as possible to save money. It was thought that as long as those who needed medication stayed on it, they could integrate into the community just fine. Today, we have such areas as the Downtown Eastside in Vancouver, and the prisons are full of such unfortunates. I would suggest that some political will applied to such issues in Canada would be far more deserving of your energy than swapping a beaver for a bear. Donna Whitta

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shots at one another,” said Glenn Mitchell, managing editor of The Morning Star. “Starting Dec. 1, that policy will change.” People will only be able to comment by using their Facebook account, which means their name, often even their photograph, will be linked to the statements they post. The Morning Star and vernonmorningstar.com is not alone in making this shift.

Several media companies, equally troubled by the vitriolic trend of anonymous comments, are turning to Facebook to power their website commenting. All of Black Press newspapers in B.C., Alberta and Washington State have made the switch. The Morning Star’s sister publications have continued to see spirited discourse among those who post comments, yet the discourse is at a much higher level, and commentators are generally well-mannered and on-topic. This new approach won’t be perfect. People without a Facebook account won’t be able to participate in online discussions. “Still, we’re enthused

to be in the vanguard of this movement,” said Mitchell. “It shows we’re listening to our readers and responding. It places us more deeply into the powerful world of social media: by using Facebook Comments, we’re embracing a social medium with 800 million users worldwide.” For those who choose not to create a Facebook account, remember, The Morning Star will continue to run Letters to the Editor in print – you can submit them to the newsroom here. “So please continue to be a part of the discussion,” said Mitchell. “Your comments are part of an important dialogue that enlivens and enriches civic life in our communities.”

Film commission changes name ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

With roughly 50 per cent of its business coming from animation, the Okanagan Film Commission has made a name change to

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she had won while cel- has organized a trustee ebrating the victory of academy in Vancouver next month, which another candidate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find out will also be attended until 10:30 at night, I by superintendent Bev was at (Vernon City Rundell and secreCouncillor candidate) tary-treasurer Randy Juliette Cunninghamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hoffman. The districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cancelto celebrate her win,â&#x20AC;? lation of recess said Smith. as a result of â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was so the teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; humbled, I job action has went in to been a hot topic this elecsince the school tion because year began, and I had heard Smith said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s from this one she hopes commuKelly Smith to take a look at nity that the when the new community board meets always goes with the same old, same for the first time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think all four old, and because Sam (Banducci) didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t run newbies were loud again, I really think a and clear that we had teacher needs to be on to look at recess, so I think thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something the board.â&#x20AC;? When Smith retired we need to sit down after 33 years of teach- and revisit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really hope that ing, she longed to visit her former colleagues, negotiations (with govbut also recognized that ernment) do continue they were busy in the in a respectful fashion. classroom. She admits There has never been that as a trustee, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enough money, but you glad to have an excuse need to sit down at the to head back into the table and be respectful classroom on official of each other.â&#x20AC;? Smith wants all visits. While itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a challeng- stakeholders to know ing time for trustees â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that she is accessible new and experienced and wants to hear their â&#x20AC;&#x201D; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one that Smith concerns. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about talklooks forward to facing ing to the community, head-on. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Having been a so we need that opporteacher for so long, I tunity to get input; I thrive on doing home- expect people to e-mail work, which I did all their ideas and their through the election,â&#x20AC;? discussions, find out she said, adding that to what this community help new trustees dur- needs.â&#x20AC;? Bono said now ing this steep learning curve, the B.C. School that she has her first Trustees Association three-year term under

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Rural building permits down ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

Building permit numbers for regional district rural areas are shockingly low for Spallumcheen’s mayor. Will Hansma was reacting to township administrator Lynda Shykora’s report on October’s building permits for rural areas. In the township, nine permits were issued for a total of $578,904. In October 2010, nine permits were issued for just under $900,000. Through October 2011, the township has taken in nearly $4.7 million in building perWill Hansma mits, compared to $8.5 million a year ago. “It shows how poorly the economy is doing,” said Hansma, who was also referring to the overall numbers that take in Armstrong, Enderby, Lumby and electoral areas. So far, in 2011, there have been 337 permits issued for a value of just more than $29 million. A year ago, through October, 370 permits had been issued for $64.6 million Road work under budget Three major road projects in the Township of Spallumcheen in 2011 all came in under budget. Public works manager Ed Forslund told staff that the Salmon River Road rehabilitation project, budgeted at nearly $1.5 million, left more than $100,000 in surplus. “The actual expenditures for the Salmon River Road project were $1,366,577.13, leaving a surplus of $100, 644.87 in the project budget,” said Forslund. Full-depth reclamation and asphalt paving to extend the limits of the Salmon River Road project

to Hallam Road, as well as a 750-metre section of Powerhouse Road, was also approved by council. There was $313,300 budgeted for that project, and it came in at $288,137.45, leaving more than $25,000 in surplus. Work on Chamberlaine Road was budgeted for $12,790, and that came in at $11,860.37, leaving a surplus of just shy of $1,000. No big impact with Resource Roads Act Proposed changes to B.C.’s Resource Roads Act will not have a major impact on the township. The province is currently reviewing maintenance and liability of natural resource roads. Among the key issues the province is trying to address is ensuring resource roads are built and maintained with due consideration to environmental impacts, and ensure that roads are open to everyone except as required to protect the road. The province plans to identify one designated maintainer for each resource road who will maintain and repair the road. While numerous towns and municipalities in B.C. are accessed by resource roads, and could be impacted by the proposed changes, public works manager Ed Forslund said the township is not the primary user of any local resource roads. “There are two resource roads entering the township, one at the top of Chamberlaine Road and other off Back Enderby Road,” said Forslund. “The only impact that there could be on Chamberlaine Road would be no access for recreational users if the province deactivated the road.” Baker Road, which enters the township at Back Enderby Road, is currently restricted by a locked gate, noted Forslund in his report. Council voted unanimously to send a letter to the province asking that the township be notified and consulted before any proposed changes to any resource road bordering the township are made.

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Changes to a pair of McLeod Subdivision playgrounds are in the works in Spallumcheen, thanks to outdated, potentially unsafe equipment. A request was made by the Municipal Insurance Association of B.C. to the township to survey the two playgrounds at Lockhart Drive and at the intersection of Lockhart and Sidney Crescent. In a memo to staff, public works manager Ed Forslund said based on the risk evaluation outlined in a report received in September, repairs to the grounds and fencing are required, and that the playground equipment should be upgraded. “The equipment is dilapidated, it doesn’t meet Canadian Safety Association standards, it’s an old wooden structure with the possibility of slivers and it’s beyond repair,” said Forslund to council. “It needs to be taken out before someone gets hurt.” Council passed one

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head coach Heather Semeniuk. “I’m pretty happy with the way they played.” Third-year guard Michelle Clark led Regina with 14 points, while five other Cougars reached double digits. The Heat were led by fourth-year guard Madison Kaneda, a Vernon product, with a game-high 15 points and 29 minutes. Second-year Krystal Schouten (Winnipeg) and fourth-year Roslyn Huber (Kelowna) added 10 points each. Vernon’s Emily Kanester had six points. The Heat entertained the 0-7 University of Brandon Bobcats Saturday night. The Bobcats bowed 114-58 to the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack Friday night at the Tournament Capital Centre in Kamloops. It is the first time a TRU women’s team has recorded 100 points in a game since they joined CIS seven years ago. The WolfPack, now 3-4, were up 31-20 after

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Vernon’s Emily Kanester, a guard with the UBC Okanagan Heat, drives to the net in CIS women’s basketball action against the Regina Cougars Friday night in Kelowna. the first quarter and led 57-31 at recess. TRU had six players in double figures, including Vernon Panthers’ grad Diane Schuetze, who delivered 16 points and a gamehigh 13 rebounds. Jen Ju (4th year, guard, Vancouver) had 20 points. Vernon’s Britney

Walton, a rookie forward, collected her first CIS basket and added a steal in four minutes of playing time for TRU. “Brit is battling a little bit of shin splints right now so we had to limit her minutes. She was effective in guarding Brandon’s top player,” said TRU coach Scott Reeves.

The North Okanagan Knights served notice Friday night that they belong with the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League elite. The Knights used goals from six different skaters as they battered the league-leading Kamloops Storm 8-2 Friday night at Nor-Val Sports Centre. With Storm starter Lyndon Stanwood signing full time with the BCHL Trail Smoke Eaters, North Okanagan wasted no time getting pucks at netminder Wade Moyls, who gave up eight goals on 19 shots. Singles by Sean Mulcahy and Josh Wickenheiser, and a pair by Patrick Chore had North Okanagan up 4-0 after the first period. “We just shot the puck and it seemed like a lot of them were going in,” said Knights’ head coach Kris Mallette. “The momentum that we gained just propelled us.” Kamloops responded with a powerplay goal from Zach Tjader in the second frame, but Vernon’s Ryan Scheidt, recently acquired from the Chase Heat, came right back for the Knights with his firstever KIJHL goal in his team debut. Call-up Mat Lambert, another Vernon native, earned the assist. “He (Scheidt) had a very good debut. He set the bar for himself,” said Mallette. The Knights’ Eric Chore, Brady Janzen and Brett Hawrys of Armstrong scored just over two minutes apart early in the third period. Kamloops’ Ryan Skinner put one by a rocksteady Dustin Nikkel (24 saves) midway through the final period. The 16-8-0-1 Knights visited the 17-50-1 Revelstoke Grizzlies Saturday night at the Forum. The two teams battle again Wednesday in Armstrong.

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The Vernon Home Building Centre Midget Tier 1 Vipers recorded a win and a loss on opening day of the Arizona Thanksgiving Shootout Friday in Phoenix. Vernon grounded the AHSHA Premier Scorpions of Phoenix 5-3 Friday morning before falling 4-3 to Salt Lake City, Utah’s Regulators U16 AAA squad that afternoon. Patrick Dove, assisted by Justin Mitchell, opened the scoring in the first period against the Scorpions. A few minutes later, Mitchell circled from behind the net and ripped a shot top shelf to make it 2-0. Braydon Sophonow added the Vipers’ lead before the Scorpions solved Vernon Tier 2 call-up netminder Bruin Stair with

five minutes to go in the period. Sophonow, assisted by Cody Hendrickson, made it 4-1 after 20 minutes, but the Scorpions rallied with two quick goals early in the second frame to pull within one. Dennon Leibel buried the rebound off a Ryan Beach point shot to complete the scoring three minutes into the final period. Jim Armstrong’s Vipers, who later watched the Canucks trounce the Coyotes 5-0 in NHL action Friday night at Jobing Arena, and met Coyotes’ captain Shane Doan after the game, fell behind the Regulators late in the first period and couldn’t recover. Logan Geefs, assisted by Austin Krahn, scored late in the first period, but the

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The Vernon Vipers were 43 seconds away from a much-needed B.C. Hockey League win. Instead, they watched in dread as Sean Flanagan forced overtime with a powerplay point shot, followed by first star Devin Muller’s breakaway buzzer beater to give the Salmon Arm SilverBacks a 3-2 decision Friday night at Wesbild Centre. “I didn’t know I had only 1.8 seconds left,” grinned Muller, a shifty Swiss forward in his second year with Salmon Arm. “I probably wouldn’t have done this move had I seen how much time I had left.” The Vipers (13-9-0-1), winless in their last five, tangled with the Gorillas (7-12-0-5) Saturday night at the Sunwave Centre. Despite being short-benched and heavily outplayed in the opening two periods, Salmon Arm came back to snap a fourgame skid. “I feel real good for the guys,” said SilverBacks’ head coach Colin O’Hara. “We don’t deserve to be in the hockey game after the second period with the way we played. We’ll take the two points. We needed it in a real bad way.” Salmon Arm’s Garrett Hendrickson, with his third goal, opened the scoring on a first-period powerplay, converting a feed from Kody Dhaliwal in front of 1,900 fans. The goal came just seconds after the Vipers’ Brendan Persley had his backhand attempt denied by Kurt Williams (33 saves) on a shorthanded 2-on-1. From then on, it seemed like a matter of time before the Vipers would respond. And they did early in the second period, getting two goals just over a minute apart from Darren Nowick, his 16th and 17th of the season. The Long Beach, Calif. product chipped a rebound over Williams for the first goal at 2:44, and then showed good hands in tight after taking a feed from point man Brett Corkey during a man advantage. Desperate, and perhaps sensing the Vipers were sitting back a bit in the third,

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DAYS the SilverBacks started pressing. They held Vernon to just two shots in the frame. “We saw the best of the Vipers in the second period, but they sat on the lead in the third, I thought, and didn’t direct a lot of pucks to the net,” said O’Hara. Flanagan’s equalizer, his third goal, came with Williams pulled for the extra attacker. Viper defenceman Geoff Crisfield, who delivered one of the game’s hardest hits, rocking Jeff Kennedy right in front of the Salmon Arm bench, admitted the Vipers let one get away from them.

“It’s disappointing. We carried the play most of the game, but didn’t do what we needed to do in the third period. It came back to bite us in the end,” he said. SNAKE BITES: A six-pack of Vernon junior A franchise players made the BCHL’s all-time top-50 after thousands of votes were cast during a six-week poll. Wayne Dye, Tom Serviss and Ernie Gare, all of the Vernon Essos, Dallas Drake of the Vernon Lakers, and twins Connor and Kellen Jones of the Vipers all made the cut.

Persley returns to Viper den bring that back.” To make room for Persley, Williamson removed The Vernon Vipers welcomed back a familiar injured defenceman Luke Juha from the roster. face Friday night as they hosted the Salmon Arm Having made just one deal in the preseason, SilverBacks. Williamson has plenty of cards to work with before Brendan Persley, who played a handful of games the Dec. 1 carding deadline, where teams are reduced with the Snakes as a 16-year-old in 2009-10, rejoined from 45 to 25 player cards. the B.C. Hockey League team after he But with a full 21-man roster, plus parted ways with the WHL Victoria Royals Juha and injured captain Pat McGillis, earlier this week. who is also not on the roster, Williamson The Kelowna native displayed the gritty will be looking to make a move before the style he is known for, playing effectively on deadline. a line with Peter McMullen and Marcus “They (players) can read the writing on Basara in Friday night’s 3-2 overtime loss. the wall. I’ve stockpiled some assets and The six-foot, 195-pounder had a goal I’m ready to package some guys up.” and 18 penalty minutes in nine games this Brendan Persley Persley is obviously familiar with season with Victoria. He racked up eight Williamson from his earlier tenure with points and 62 penalty minutes in 43 games with the the Vipers, but he also has a good rapport with firstnow-defunct Chilliwack Bruins last season. year Vipers’ assistant coach Chris Shaw, who coached “As an 18-year-old I wasn’t playing too much and him with the KIJHL Penticton Lakers. thought it was the right decision to make a move,” While disappointed with how his WHL journey said Persley. “I just want to play some good hockey; ended, Persley credits his time in the league for that’s what I’m excited for. improving his overall game. Added Vernon head coach/GM Jason Williamson: “There’s a lot of systems involved. It’s a really “He’s a guy that makes you harder to play against. He structured game,” said Persley. “It got my speed faster also has some offensive upside and hopefully he can and helped me get my hockey sense back.” Morning Star Staff

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BOWLING LINCOLN LANES BOWLERS-OF-THE-WEEK Club 55 Ladies: Pearl Quibell – bowled a 693 triple to go 186 over her 169 average. Club 55 Men’s: Barry McCagherty – bowled a 788 triple to go 194 over his 198 average. Ladies: Lisa Neuls – bowled a 576 triple to go 189 over her 129 average. Men’s: Henry Huizinga – bowled a 637 triple to go 151 over his 162 average. HIGH GAMES/TRIPLES: Barry McCagherty, 335, 100 POA; Lisa Neuls, 100 POA; Viki Dumont, 100 POA; Henry Huizinga, 100 POA; Wayne Schultz, 358, 808, 8 strikes in a row,100 POA; Rick Carswell, 325, 310, 100 POA; Madeline Watson, 100 POA; Jack Drew, 302, 100 POA; Drew Soroka, 318, 841, 304, 838; Zane Carswell, 347, 100 POA; Lorna Bryce, 100 POA; Pearl Quibell, 100 POA; Rod Koenig, 325; John Orton, 321; Dave Kimble, 100 POA; Jamie Schnyder, 308; Calyn Buresh,

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November is Rotary Foundation Month What is the Rotary FoundaƟon? The mission of The Rotary FoundaƟon is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through the improvement of health, the support of educaƟon and the alleviaƟon of poverty. One such program is to build cultural understanding one student at a Ɵme; this is accomplished through the Rotary Youth Exchange Program. Kalamalka Rotary has had the pleasure of hosƟng many Rotary Exchange Students throughout the years. Last year we hosted Pierre, a ciƟzen of Belgium, to our community, province and country as a Rotary Youth Exchange Student. Pierre spent a year living with host Pierre with Beth Marks, President Kalamalka Rotary families in our community and aƩending our local schools. As Club at the Kalamalka Rotary Dream Auction. an ambassador for his country, Pierre taught us - Rotarians, host families, fellow students and other exchange students from around the world that he met - about his country, culture and ideas. It is an excellent experience that helps bring the world closer, as well as making some good friends in the process. The Rotary FoundaƟon is a not-for-proĮt corporaƟon supported solely by voluntary contribuƟons from Rotarians and friends of the FoundaƟon who share its vision of a beƩer world. Pierre’s warm welcome - Kalamalka Rotarians and host families. What is your vision for a beƩer world? The Rotary FoundaƟon’s Group Study Exchange (GSE) program is a unique cultural and vocaƟonal exchange opportunity for business people and professionals between the ages of 25 and 40 who are in the early stages of their careers. The GSE program provides travel grants for teams to exchange visits in paired areas of diīerent countries. For four to six weeks, team members experience the host country’s culture and insƟtuƟons, observe how their vocaƟons are pracƟced abroad, develop personal and professional relaƟonships, and exchange ideas.

Rotary GSE Team Member Bridget Egan distributes juice at the Muradpur Blind School in Chittagong, Bangladesh.

Derek Hall of the Rotary Club of Vernon recently led a GSE team comprised of Canadians and Americans to Bangladesh. One of the team’s visits was to a school for the blind and deaf in ChiƩagong. A Rotary FoundaƟon grant had been made for a Braille Embosser which can transfer computer generated text into printed Braille output. The new embosser supplements an old exisƟng one operated by the headmaster of the Muradpur Blind School. That old embosser was unable to keep up with the demand for Braille educaƟonal and other books. The new embosser allows capacity to circulate Braille books throughout Bangladesh.

Meeting Times Silver Star: Tuesday, 6:45 am•Vernon Golf Club Armstrong Rotary: Tuesday, 6:00 pm•Anchor Inn Vernon Rotary: Wednesday, 12:10 Vernon Lodge Kalamalka Rotary: Thursday, 12:10•Vernon Lodge New Members Welcome

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Rotary Member Rotarians Patti Ferguson (L) and Dawn Jamieson utilize electronic devices to retrieve Polio Plus information at their booth during the annual Pumpkin Festival held late September on the IPE Fairgrounds. Donations were gratefully received from the community. Club members also received plastic containers to collect loose change for the campaign.

Club: Silver Star Occupation: Dentist Family: Wife Judie, daughters Katie (22), Laura (17), and son Michael (20). Inbound student Soﬁa from Belo Horizonte, Brazil takes part in ArmstrongSpallumcheen’s Remembrance Day ceremony. Soﬁa has been a supporter & diligent worker in all our club projects since her arrival in late August.

Pleased to be a Rotarian since 1987!

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Missing ‘chair’ found PETER KENDAL Special to The Morning Star

Jan and Iny Kamerbeek: married Nov. 30, 1951.

Jan and Iny Kamerbeek celebrate 60th anniversary.

Kamerbeeks celebrate 60 It is with great pleasure that the children of Iny and Jan Kamerbeek announce the 60th wedding anniversary of their parents. The happy couple was married Nov. 30, 1951 in the Netherlands. They set sail for a life of adventure in Canada during the fall of 1953. They settled into their first home in Grande Prairie, Alta., where they endured the frozen north while creating fond memories, for 10 years. Opportunity and warmth drew them to the Okanagan, where they settled into the Coldstream area. Here they raised their five children, Hank Kamerbeek, Margaret (Kardelis), Betty (Klassen), Marianne (Stone) and John Kamerbeek. They now enjoy living on the beautiful shores of Kalamalka Lake in Oyama. The family that has blossomed to include 51 loved ones was able to gather this past summer to celebrate the anniversary of such a wonderful couple. “Mom and Dad are a true example of a love and laughter ever lasting. We wish them all the best, with lots of love from all your family.”

I do not envy those who write the headlines that we read in our newspapers. They have to encapsulate a story or the main part of a story into as few words as possible while still retaining their readers’ attention and interest. They are limited, among other things, by printing deadlines, paper space, and editorial policies. Their task is almost impossible to do without arousing some sort of sentiment in those readers. Such feelings may include anger, disgust, agreement, horror, amusement or puzzlement. So many differing feelings within so many varied readers. Certain headlines have achieved a degree of fame that approaches immortality, like that which appeared many years ago in an august British paper saying “Fog in the Channel. Continent isolated.” These writers or composers do their best, but does anybody ever try to write a story based on what the headline tries to tell them? Rather than the headline trying to shorten a genuine story into a few words, put the process in reverse with some strange results for the story. What got me thinking was the front page headline in a recent Morning Star

that announced “Three seeking mayor’s chair.” It will be clear to readers what is meant, but I let my imagination wander (or even run riot!) as to the events that could have caused this report. Here is a possible original version of events. “This morning the mayor was horrified to discover when he entered his office that his chair was not at his desk as usual. A searching look around the room confirmed that the chair was missing. Before reporting this to the nearby RCMP office the mayor enlisted the help of a male staff person and a passer-by (who had just stopped in to pay a parking violation fine) to find the chair. In spite of a thorough search of the town offices by the three men, they could not discover where the chair was. Any assistance from the public in locating the chair or solving its disappearance will be welcome. Meanwhile the hunt continues and the passer-by has been temporarily employed in a new job as a TSDD — Trainee Seating Device Discoverer. The mayor’s office has been provided with a temporary replacement chair so that his duties may continue with the minimum of interruptions. When asked for his comments, the old mayor said that he would like to have his old chair returned and wished the other two

chair-seekers the best of luck in their continuing quest. We will keep our readers informed of the progress of enquiries. Following the recent civic elections it is not clear what action will be taken by either the new mayor or the displaced mayor for their personal civic seating arrangements.” Apart from the above flight of fancy I thought that it would be more entertaining if the event had occurred in Northern Lancashire where it may have had the headline “Whur’s the Mur’s Chur? It’s not thur!” This serves as an example of British dialects, as in my RAF billet there was a lad from Warrington (North Lancs) who always pronounced any sound of “ai” as “u.” This even extended to his surname that although he spelled it “Aris,” he always pronounced it “Urris.”Actually I like the sound of “The Mur’s Chur” better than that of “The Mayor’s Chair!”

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Job action has trips in holding pattern TRACY HUGHES Black Press

Plans for educational student trips to destinations like Italy, Japan and Quebec are up in the air due to uncertainty surrounding teacher’s ongoing job action with the province. North OkanaganShuswap trustees recently clarified that their approval for trips is contingent on teachers being willing to continue their participation and not being restricted by job action. The board had previously given approval for the trips based on the understanding that the teachers making the request would oversee the organization of the trip, participate in the activities and be responsible for the safety of participants. There is concern from trustees that potential escalating job action would prevent teachers from participating. A planned Salmon Arm Secondary trip to France has already been put off until next year, as planning for the journey was still in the early stages and it was felt the potential impacts of job action could become an issue. Trips that could also be impacted include the SAS trips to Italy and Inashiki, Japan; A.L. Fortune’s trip to France; Pleasant Valley Secondary’s trip to

New York — all tak- action would mean. ing place over March “I can’t say whether spring break — and supervising trips would the Shuswap Middle be a part of that or not. School trip to Quebec That is something that in April. would have to L y n d a be considered Bennett, by the memN o r t h bers.” OkanaganA move to Shuswap a phase two Te a c h e r ’ s or phase three Association of job action president, could result says the curin teachers Dave Witt rent phasewithdrawing one level all extra-curof job action would ricular activities, and if not prevent teachers’ that is the case, teachparticipation in the ers scheduled to superextra-curricular trips, vise the trips would no however, if the job longer participate. action escalates, teach“The two sides in ers province-wide will this dispute are not vote on what that job making a lot of move-

ment, so we could be still in phase one, or we could move into another phase of job action. No one has a crystal ball,” says Bennett, who notes that teachers willingly take on these types of education trips on their own time and without financial compensation to enhance student learning and enjoyment. “I do recognize the difficult position this is putting the teachers, parents and kids that have put money together for these sorts of trips.” Contingency plans are now in the process of being developed in case job action does get

to a point where the participation of teachers in these trips is excluded. “Some boards in the province have cancelled all field trips. At this time, our board has not considered this action,” says Dave Witt, school district superintendant.

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Christmas is less than a month away and many homes are already beginning to enjoy the smells that come from baking their favourite cookies. As for me, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m only at the stage of making my lists for the season, well, except for these cookies that I needed for todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s column. I wanted to try a number of favourite internationaI Christmas cookies and started with five recipes. It was not a good day for me as the only one that worked as written was the Scottish shortbread. Good old reliable Scots! The Polish cookie would have been fine except I used freezer jam: not a good idea as itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too runny, luckily I managed to salvage enough for the photo. The German cookie was far too soft to hold a proper form and I remade that one with one of my proven recipes. The first Norwegian recipe I tried was far too stiff to go through a cookie press as directed and the Swiss cookie dough was so sloppy it couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be rolled out even when chilled, in fact it was a complete disaster that wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even salvageable. So just remember, if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for recipes on the Internet, a â&#x20AC;&#x153;prize winnerâ&#x20AC;? may be just that, or on the other hand, it could be missing ingredients or not properly tested! Here are four that did work for me. Polish Cream Cheese Kolaczki 1 (8-ounce) pkg. cream cheese, softened 12 ounces (3 sticks) butter, softened 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 (14-ounce) cans fillings of choice (apricot, prune, raspberry, etc.) Confectionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sugar Granulated sugar Mix cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Add flour 1 cup at a time and mix well. Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Roll out dough 1/4-inch on a surface that has been dusted with equal parts confectionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and granulated sugars (not flour), because the granulated sugar will act as ball bearings and help keep the dough from sticking. Cut into 2-inch squares. Place 1/2 to 1 teaspoon filling on centre of each square. Overlap opposite corners of dough to the center over filling. Bake for 15 minutes or when corners start to brown. Cool and dust with confectionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sugar. These tend to become soggy if held for several days, so store them tightly covered (or freeze) without the confectionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sugar. Dust with confectionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sugar just prior to serving. Makes about 5 dozen.

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Polish Cream Cheese Kolaczki, German Vanilla Half Moons and Scottish Shortbread are Christmas favourites that have made their way to Canada from countries around the world. Scottish Shortbread 2 Âź sticks butter Tiny pinch of salt Â˝ cup fine/caster sugar, plus extra for sprinkling 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting 3 Â˝ oz. cornstarch/cornflour Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F In a large bowl, cream together the butter, salt and sugar until light and fluffy and pale in colour. This can take at least 10 minutes. Alternatively, use a food mixer. Mix together the flour and cornstarch and sieve into the bowl of butter and sugar. Mix quickly and thoroughly to bring all the ingredients together but do not over-mix. Tip the mixture onto a lightly floured work surface and knead lightly and quickly to form a loose dough, then use one of two methods: Method one: Roll out the dough between 2 sheets of parchment paper to Âź-inch thick. Prick the surface all over with a fork. Cut into desired shape or rounds using cookie cutters. Place the Scottish shortbreads on a lightly greased baking sheet and bake for

25 minutes or until pale brown and crisp. Sprinkle the warm Scottish shortbreads with fine sugar and leave to cool on a wire cooling rack. Method two: grease a Swiss roll tin 9â&#x20AC;? x 13â&#x20AC;? with butter. Press the dough into the tin and press with your fingers to level the surface, prick all over with a fork. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until golden brown. With the shortbread still in the tin, cut into squares or fingers; leave to cool for 15 minutes then carefully remove to a wire cooling rack. Store in an airtight tin or box. German Vanilla Half Moons 3/4 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 2 egg yolks 1 1/2 vanilla beans, divided 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup ground almonds 2 cups confectionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sugar for rolling In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg yolks one at a time. Split the half of vanilla bean and scrape the seeds; stir the seeds into the butter mixture. Mix in

the flour and ground almonds. Divide the dough into two pieces, wrap and refrigerate until firm. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Break off tablespoonful sized pieces of dough and roll them into little ropes about 2 inches long. Bend the ropes into a half circle and place them 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned. Scrape the seeds from the remaining vanilla bean and stir them into the confectionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sugar. Carefully roll warm cookies in the vanilla sugar. Norwegian Spritz Cookie 2 cups butter, room temperature* 1 cup granulated sugar 1 egg, well-beaten 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 cups sifted all-purpose flour * You must use butter in this recipe. The secret of a great spritz cookie is a dough that is fat enough to press or pipe yet sturdy enough to hold its shape in the oven. It must be butter, not margarine. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Refrigerate UNGREASED cookie sheets until ready to use. NOTE: Pressing the dough out onto cool, ungreased baking sheets makes it possible for each application to stick on contact. You will need to clean off the cookie sheets between batches. In a large bowl, mix butter until creamy. Gradually add sugar; cream until light and fluffy. Add egg and beat well; stir in vanilla extract. Gradually add flour to mixture, beating well after each addition. The secret lies in the dough, which should be neither too soft nor too firm. If it is too soft, the cookies will have no definition, and if the dough is too firm, the cookies will bake too dry. To test the doughâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s consistency before baking a batch, press a small amount of dough through the cookie press cylinder. If the dough is too soft so that it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go through cleanly, chill the dough for about 15 minutes. If the dough seems too firm, stir into the dough about 1 or 2 teaspoons whole milk. If dough becomes too soft during use, refrigerate dough about 5 minutes or until firm enough to hold its shape (the dough will crumble if it is too cold, and it wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stick to the cookie sheet). Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s note: Spritz are traditional Christmas cookies in Scandinavian countries. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need a cookie press to make these cookies, which are formed into a variety of shapes.

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Functional training is the huge buzz in the fitness industry. Sure, it’s important to train so it transfers outside of your gym/facility or to your sport or daily activities. But do not get carried away in the fancy exercises or gadgets because you may not get the results you want. Anyone who is serious about their strength and conditioning routine needs to take steps to learn about proper progression, assessing and movement. Here are some tips to think about when going alone in your workouts. Is there pain? Pain is a red flag or signal of an imbalance. It is not the time to “work through it.” As a conditioning coach or trainer it is important that we assess each client and know they are capable to move forward with programming. If not, refer out. This is important for individuals to know because looking at a conditioning coach or trainer to find the problem is not the answer. My previous Strong Points article talked about the importance of ankle mobility. It doesn’t stop there. Mobility through the ankle, hips and thoracic spine is of

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He was only four and his mom said no, not this year, you need to be taller. So they went on the “baby hill” on his silver flying saucer, and on the big toboggan with his mom. He loved going down the hill, bumping along, his mom screaming in his ear. For someone who said she was brave she sure screamed like she was scared. They tobogganed at Silver Star school, some friends’ houses and their lane, and all of it was fun. Even on big sheets of cardboard they could lie down or sit up and spin around, it tickled his tummy, it was fast, it was fun. His brother loved the snow, too, and liked to make forts for them to play in as well. They could stay outside for hours and then come inside and warm up by the fire and drink hot chocolate with little marshmallows. It was the big hill he wanted to go on and he knew he would be safe. He also knew he would be good on the GT snow racer because his neighbour had let him sit on his and go down the driveway hill, it was

look. OK maybe not. easy. Just like driving That afternoon a go cart, but maybe they went to the Big when he was taller he would be able to steer it Hill. There they stood, standing proud in their better and manage the brakes if he could reach snow gear, surrounded them. He wanted to get by other boys and girls with their tobogair. gans, cardboard And boxes, flying after he saucers and, in conquered a class of their the tobogown, the GT gan hill he snow racers. was going From this for air on view the hill his skis. looked bigger this The family Michele Blais year with more went cross snow, there were country skiing and he really liked lots of bumps and he that especially when they had watched the other made up games, and the kids zipping down, hot chocolate and snacks laughing, crashing and having so much fun. after, but he needed He was ready, he speed. His mom just lined it up, his eye on didn’t understand a boy his course, a slight needs to go fast. move forward and off He was taller and he went. Flying, he ready for this year’s went over one bump snow fall — bring it and you could hear on! Christmas morning he roared down the his laughing at the top of the hill, as he sped stairs and there under the tree was a GT snow down the hill to the bottom, going so fast racer, and a helmet. It he crashed right into was beautiful, green, the hay stack, slamall set up and ready for ming with a thud and him to challenge the hill. He checked out the falling over. He lay on blades and wondered if the ground, his GT off to the side. His brother they should be waxed pulled up beside him to make it go faster, and his mom came his Mom gave him the

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running down the hill, assuming the worst. He lay there feeling the cold on his back, staring up at the sky with the biggest smile on his face. “Are you all right?” his mom asked. “Fantastic — I’m going to go again and this time I am going to get big air. Race you!” And that was the beginning of years of big air and twists and turns, and crashes and always big smiles. There is nothing like a Canadian winter for bringing joy into a child, a teen or an adult’s life, whether that is a walk in the woods, snowshoeing, skating on a pond, cross country skiing, downhill, freestyle, boarding or a GT snow racer. Bundle up, put on your helmets and have fun. There is something special about the smell of a child’s cheeks after they have been playing outside in the cold and they come in to warm up and tell you about their exciting adventures in their winter wonderland. It’s a parent’s moment that fills your heart.

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a pleased food bank,” said Michelle Smiegielski, who is manager of the Goldpanner Campground and Cafe with her husband, Mike Loewen, thanking everyone who contributed to making the event a success. Rick and Marilyn Potter, cafe owners, came up with the idea and donated the ingredients for the more then 100 meals served. “The folks who came out for the meal were so impressed — the food was yummy, the service was fast and friendly and the spirit of giving was delightful. We were overwhelmed when we counted up all the money at the end of the day. We were literally in tears, we could not believe how much money we had raised. It was a real treat for us to be able to do this,” said Smiegielski. She and the other organizers are already planning another community supper for next year.

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Community Calendar Feature Event: Christmas Tea & Bazaar at All Saints Anglican Church

he members of The Saintly Crafters have been busy preparing treasures for this year’s Christmas Tea and Bazaar, taking place Saturday, Dec. 3 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church. The delicious tea, served with homemade goodies, is only $5 per person. After your tea, check out our always popular bake sale, handmade craft items, gifts, our regifting booth, new and used jewellery, Christmas decorations and pick a bottle. Come for fun and friendship — bring your family and friends! All Saints is at 320527th St., across from Beairsto school, with parking and entrance off 26th Street.

Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Drive, Vernon (H). Handicap access (X) no handicap access. BREAKFAST AND FLEA MARKET Indoors/outdoors, every Sunday from 8 a.m.- 11:30 a.m., at the Fraternal Order of Eagles hall, 5101-25th Ave. Such a deal for $6. Tables for rent for $10 per spot outside. Mega Meat Draw the last Sunday of every month at 2 p.m., also 50/50 draws. Call 542-3003 for more information.

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Come on down Mondays with a member and sharpen your skills. Or become a member and take advantage of all we have to offer! We close at 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) MEETS Mondays at First Baptist Church, 1406-32nd Ave. Weigh-in from 6 to 6:45 p.m. with meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. All ages welcome. Call Joan at 250-5429328 or Judy at 250-545-5491. GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN Support group meets every other Monday at the Schubert Centre. Great information source. Extended family members welcome. Call 250-549-3328. YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES UNLIMITED (YOU) Peer support group for youth and young adults with a variety of disabilities at Independent Living Vernon, #107, 3204- 27th Ave. (People Place), Mondays 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Open to all youth 16 to 29 who would like to meet others with disabilities who have similar interests and want to share or build your skills about community networking, independent choices, career paths, leadership skills, etc., and you would like to have fun and be supported in a safe comfortable environment. Contact Crystal Compton at 250-545-9292 or e-mail crystal@ilvernon.ca

SOLD The Society for Open Learning and Discussion meets Nov. 28 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the People Place, room 6 downstairs Ruth Edwards, executive director of the North Okanagan Hospice Society, will present an “Awareness of End-of-Life choices.” All welcome. For information, please call Nadine at 250-549-1479. OKANAGAN SINGLES 40+ Nov. 28, movie night at Towne Cinema, 2910-30th Ave., 5:15 p.m., Vernon Film Society presents Live Above All. Tickets available at 4:30 p.m., cost $7. Meet in foyer so we can sit together. Call Dot by Sunday if attending. VERNON PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT and Awareness Group meets Nov. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at The People Place, 3405 - 27 Ave. Dr. Myers, Chicago urologist and The Vernon prostate cancer survivor, has produced several short videos and we will select a few to screen. General meeting to follow. All are welcome! Branch Bran ranch ch #25, #2 5, 460 44609609- 29Stree 29 29Street reet ARMY, NAVY & AIR FORCE SPITFIRE UNIT 250-545-3295 • 250-542-2696 #5 Shuffleboard Mondays at 7 p.m. www.freewebs.com/legion25vernon THERAPEUTIC BREATHING EXERCISES Presented by Blue Eagle Yoga for people who suffer from COPD, asthma, emphysema, etc. 7:30 - 11:30 pm HOLIDAY HOURS Classes provide tools for relief, better quality Dec 2 & 3: Don Herting Dec 23, 24 & 30: of life and energy. Classes run Mondays from Dec 9 & 10: Sierra Lounge will close at 6 pm 1 to 2 p.m. at People Place, by donation only. Dec 16 & 17: Rutland City Limit Dec 25 & 26: For more information, please contact Melissa at New Year’s Eve : John Noren Lounge will be closed blueeagleyoga@yahoo.ca Dec 31: Lounge closed until 7pm Tickets $25, Doors open at 7 pm AN EVENING OF YOGA Knox Presbyterian Church, 3701-32 Ave., Mondays 6-8 p.m. General Meeting Evening includes breathing exercise, beginners Tue, Dec 20 starting at 7:30 pm 5:00 - 7:00 pm yoga (45 mins), meditation with music and vegMeat Draws etarian dinner. All welcome. By donation. Fri. Dec 2: Chicken Neptune Wednesdays at 7:00 pm HALINA SENIORS’ CENTRE 50+ are welcome Sat. Dec 3: Schnitzel Cordon to come out for a fun game of bridge, 3310Saturdays at 7:00 pm Fri. Dec 9: Stuffed Sole 37th Ave., Monday and Friday from 10 a.m. to No meat draws Dec 24, 28, 29 Sat. Dec 10: Roast Chicken & Stufﬁng 1 p.m., Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Our Christmas Turkeys & Hams newly renovated billiard and shuffleboard room Fri. Dec 16: Roast Beef Wed, Dec 14 at 7:00 pm is now open. Enjoy a game Monday through Sat. Dec 17: Barbeque Ribs Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or Saturdays from 10:30 Wed, Dec 21 at 7:00 pm a.m. to 3 p.m. Canasta is Mondays and Fridays, Dec 23 & 30: Open 11:30 - 5:00 *Sat, Dec 17 at 3:00 pm 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Chair yoga Mondays Dec 24: Open 11:30 - 3:00 * Customer Christmas Gift from 1:30 to 3 p.m., floor curling Mondays, 9:30 Dec 31: Closed Give-away with our Meat Draw a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call 250-542-2877. Lunch & Dinner Orders-to-Go SENIORS’ ACTIVITY CENTRE, ARMSTRONG Bring your friends! Specials We’re at 2520 Patterson Ave. Are you 55+ and KASPER DENTURE CLINIC Serving B.C., Alberta & Yukon looking for something to do? Visit the Activity 3414 28TH AVE., VERNON, B.C. Centre for fun and friendship. Monday to Friday 542-7423 it’s snooker at 12:30 p.m. Friendship Club 2nd and 4th Monday each month at 1 p.m. Each OLEY KASPER, DENTURIST Wednesday it’s carpet bowling at 1 p.m. Dance with bands 1st Monday each month (Oct. – May) DENTURES MEMORIAL OF DISTINCTION RELINES at 1 p.m. For information call Joy at 250-546-8907 REPAIRS Contact: Keith Franklin or Nancy at 250-546-8158. Ph/Fax. s Toll Free 1-877-511-8585 ROYAL CDN. LEGION BRANCH 25 VERNON 4316 29th Street, Vernon, BC FREE PARKING Where else can you play free pool all day?

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BAZAAR AND BAKE SALE Fundraiser hosted by Okanagan Humane Society runs Nov. 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Shops at Polson Park. Baking, antiques and collectibles, Christmas decorations, gifts of all kinds, including crafts, jewellery, cat and dog goodies to eat, wear or play with, calendars. Come and see us there and support our animal assistance programs, enter our draws and win our door prize! Call 250-548-9293 or 250-542-1607. ROYAL CDN. LEGION 189 OYAMA Ladies Auxiliary hosts cribbage tournament Nov. 27. Book your spot by phoning 250-5483521 or e-mail lsdmjb@yahoo.com. Registration 9 a.m. Games begin 10 sharp; $24 per team, lunch included. COLDSTREAM COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS LIGHT-UP Join your community in bringing in the joy of Christmas Nov. 27 at 6 p.m. at Coldstream Christian Church (9904 Kalamalka Rd.) Live nativity, Mr. and Mrs. Claus, activities for the kids, free hot dogs, popcorn, prizes and draws, Farmer Val’s petting zoo, bon fire courtesy of the Coldstream Fire Department, Vernon Vipers and Sniper, Queen Silver Star Royalty, music from Coldstream elementary, special guest Jodi Pederson performing and of course the lighting of the tree. This is a free event, but will be accepting donations of food and money for the Salvation Army Food Bank PARENTING ISN’T EASY PARENT DISCUSSION GROUP For parents of children zero to three years, three to six years and six to nine years of age will be starting soon. An opportunity to discuss parenting issues and receive take home resources. Contact the Family Resource Center 250-545-3390 for more information. LET’S BRIGHTEN THE CHRISTMAS SEASON FOR THE NEEDY, homeless, lonely and hurting in our community. The Upper Room Mission will be gifting filled backpacks to the guests who access the meals and programs. And you can help! Purchase a new or gently used backpack and fill it with items such as toothbrush and paste, comb or brush, Kleenex, socks, razors, pen and notepads, candy, gum, granola bars etc.. And any special little items to make it a unique gift just from you. Clearly label the pack for a man or a woman and drop it off at the mission before Dec. 15 Thank you and God bless. We are at 3403-27th Ave. 2ND ANNUAL SENIORS GIFT DRIVE RUNS TO DEC. 12 We are asking for unwrapped gifts to be dropped off at the Investors Group office in Vernon. They will be wrapped and distributed to seniors in need throughout the North Okanagan. If you know any seniors who need remembering this season, please let us know. Info., call 250-545-9188 or Laurie.reiter@investorsgroup.com GRIEF RETREAT Mara Station Retreat Society holds the next grief retreat Dec. 2 to 6 at Deep Creek Retreat House south of Salmon Arm. A team of professionals strive to provide a healing atmosphere where participants are accepted and honoured where they are in their grief. For more information, contact Barb Schimpl at 250-545-3032 or e-mail to bgriefretreat@gmail.com THE CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL ENLIGHTENMENT and Sustainable Living presents class focused on spiritual self management. Raise your vibration to become more aligned with changes in the world today Nov. 27 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost $30. White Valley Community Centre, 2250 Shields Ave., Lumby. Info.: call Lois at 250-547-2262. VERNON COLLECTORS CLUB MEETS Last Sunday of the month at 7:30 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 1204-30th Ave. THE UNCHANGED GOSPEL STORY We invite you to listen to the story, told simply and freely, every Sunday at 3:30 p.m., Schubert Centre, 3505-30th Ave., Vernon. Call 250-801-4739 for info. LIBRARY IS NOW OPEN SUNDAYS The Vernon library will once again open its doors to serve the public on Sundays. With students back to school and summer vacations over, demand for the resources at the ORL’s Vernon location at 3001-32nd Ave. increases on weekends. It will be open Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. and will continue until the end of March 2012. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Sunday Night NA meeting at 7 p.m., 2800-33rd St. (basement of Gateway Shelter). Open to the public, this is a Traditions meeting. Our 24-hour helpline is at 250-5033260 or 1-866-918-3574. SMARTIES DROP-IN ART PROGRAM, GALLERY VERTIGO All ages welcome. No registration necessary, just drop in for some fun. Everyone welcome! Suggested donation: $3 per person. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by adult. High school students interested in art invited to assist at workshops, which happen every Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Gallery Vertigo is upstairs, 3001-31st St. Nov. 27 it’s a visit from Mrs. Claus (Christine Pilgrim). Call 250503-2297 or see www.galleryvertigo.com AA MEETS SUNDAYS (X) open meeting 10 a.m., at VTC 2810-48 Ave. (H) (H) closed meeting 7 p.m., Anglican Church, 3205-27 St. Vernon (back door). (H) closed meeting 8 p.m., United Church, 2315 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Armstrong. (H) open meeting 8 p.m.,

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Community Calendar NOVEMBER 28 AA MEETINGS Monday to Saturday 7 a.m., Anglican Church, 3205-27th St. (back door), Vernon. 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). Men’s closed meeting 8 p.m., Gateway Shelter, 2800-33rd St. Open meeting at 8 p.m., Lutheran Church, 1204-30 Ave, Vernon. Cherryville meeting (X), open, 7 p.m., 7th-Day Adventist Church, Holmes Rd., off Creighton Valley Rd. (H) Handic. Access (X) No access. BINGO IN ENDERBY Mondays at 6 p.m., Enderby Seniors Complex on George Street at 6 p.m.; 19 games. CODA MEETS Mondays at noon at The Arbour, Vernon Alliance Church. FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES Ladies Auxiliary meets second and fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. All members urged to attend. OKANAGAN TURNER’S GUILD Meets at Vernon Christian School wood shop the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Guests are welcome to visit and see if they wish to join the guild — membership fee $30/ yr. Recent lathe projects are on display and we usually have a brief lesson at each session. For info., call Ian at 250-542 7148. HALINA PATTERN DANCERS Welcomes new couples to join and have fun pattern dancing. Practices held every second and fourth Monday at the Halina Seniors’ Centre from 2 to 4 p.m. For more information, please call Gordon at 250-549-1608.

nity “Spirit Vernon Commu of the Season” t n e s e r P s r e Sing Molly Boyd Director Marjorie Close Accompanist With our special guests: The Guitar and Vocal Students from The Vernon Community Music School Tickets are $10.00 each (children Free) Tickets are available through Choir members, at the Schubert Center and the Bean Scene. Friday December 9th - 7:00 p.m. Saturday December 10th - 2:00 p.m. At Trinity United Church 3300 Alexis Park Dr., Vernon

This concert is in support of The Vernon Community Music School’s “Sound Foundation Capital Campaign.”

NOVEMBER 29

FREE FLU CLINICS Get your free flu shot at: ARMSTRONG Pleasant Valley Health Centre 3800 Patten Drive Thursday, Dec. 8th 2 pm – 6 pm ENDERBY Enderby Seniors Complex 1101 George Street Thursday, Dec. 1st 10 am – 2 pm VERNON Vernon Recreation Centre – Gym/Auditorium 3310 – 37th Avenue Monday, Nov. 28th 1 pm – 4 pm Monday, Dec. 5th 9 am – 12 pm Flu shots are safe, effective, and free for the following: • People 65 years and older and their caregivers/household contacts • Children and adults with chronic health conditions and their household contacts • Children & adolescents (6 months to 18 years) with conditions treated for long periods of time with Acetylsalicylic acid and their household contacts • Adults who are very obese • Aboriginal people • Healthy children age 6-23 months • Household contacts and caregivers of infants age 0-23 months • Pregnant women who will be in their third trimester during influenza season and their household contacts (pregnant women who are in other high risk groups can be immunized at any time during the pregnancy) • Residents of nursing homes and other chronic care facilities • Health care and other care providers* in facilities and community settings who are capable of transmitting influenza to those at high risk of influenza complications • People who work with live poultry and/or swine • Individuals who provide care or service in potential outbreak settings housing high risk persons (e.g., crew on ships)

The flu (influenza) is highly contagious. Getting your flu shot protects you and those around you – at home, school and work. For more information contact your local public health office, call flu line 250-549-6306 or visit www.interiorhealth.ca

KALAMALKA SPEAKER S E R I E S Nov. 29, Permaculture: For Now and Forever with Gordon Hiebert, B.Comm, P D C . Discover how Permaculture Design is applied at a homescale to save people time, money and energy. Hiebert is a passionate speaker who applies his knowledge in forestry, energy efficient home building and resource management to Permaculture to educate and design a better future for individuals, communities and the environment. This free event is open to all, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Vernon C a m p u s L e c t u r e Theatre. Free parking in student parking lot during event. VERNON

PUBLIC ART GALLERY Nov. 29, noon, Film Screening Art: 21; Consumption. A PBS Home Video documentary on contemporary art practice. At 3228 - 31st Ave. Call 250-545-3173 or see www.vernonpublicartgallery.com INDEPENDENT LIVING VERNON INFO. SESSION Nov. 29 from 1 - 3 p.m. Find out info. on tax credits, savings plans, disability benefits program, peer support, recreation opportunities, ILV programs and services. For individuals with disabilities, families, friends, service providers and social workers. Please RVSP to Jeanette to register. 250-545-9292 or jeanette@ilvernon.ca. QUEEN SILVER STAR CANDIDATE FASHION SHOW Official debut and fashion show Nov. 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre. Tickets are $15, available from candidates or at TicketSeller. WOMEN’S SOCCER INFO. NIGHT FOR OUTDOOR 2012 Nov. 29 at 7 p.m.,Vantage One Indoor Soccer Centre (OK Landing Road towards Kin Beach, at Marshall Fields). Email NOWSAsoccer@gmail.com for more info. CHRISTMAS DINNER And silent auction fundraiser Nov. 29 at 6 p.m., Eagles Hall, 5105-25th Ave., doors open 5 p.m. Turkey dinner with all the trimmings, entertainment, prizes. Proceeds to 2012 Investors Group Walk for memories. Tickets $20 per person; call Janice at 250-545-6221 or Stella at 250-550-4567 or vernonwfm@gmail.com AUTUMN PLANTS AND THEIR USES Part two of two, Nov. 29 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Vernon library meeting room. We will learn how to identify and use some plants for medicine, food and crafts. We will also taste some. To register, call Mikaela at 250-545-2441 or mikicannon@gmail.com VERNON SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS Meet every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Knox Presbyterian Church Hall on Alexis Park Drive. Beginners welcome, no partner required and you don’t have to be Scottish! Come check out this social, fun type of dancing. Call 250-545-2626. ENDERBY TOASTMASTERS CLUB Enderby Toastmasters invites you to join them for an evening of fun, laughter and learning. Toastmasters is a great way to enhance your speaking and leadership skills, increase your confidence, and make new friends. Meetings at Enderby & District Museum, 901 George St., Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Guests and new members welcome. Info.: visit http:// enderbytoastmasters.webs.com/ e-mail enderbytoastmasters@hotmail.com or call Karen at 250838-9581 or John or Naomi at 250-838-0235. VERNON ARMY CADETS Is in full swing for another fun-filled year and it’s all free! If you’re 12 to 18 years and looking for fun, adventure, challenge, friends and travel, then join us Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Brigadier Murphy Armoury, 1900-29th St., Vernon, for the experience of a lifetime! For info., call 250-547-6403 or leave message at 250-503-1705. TEACH AND PLAY FOR KIDS Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m., Aboriginal Infant and Early Childhood Development Centre. Call 250-542-7578. WOODCARVERS The North Okanagan Carver Society meets on Tuesday afternoons from 1 to 3.30 p.m. at the Vernon Community Arts Centre, 2704 Highway 6. Experienced carvers come and meet other carvers, share techniques and ideas. New to carving? We’ll help you get started. New members are welcome anytime. THE VERNON TIMBRETONE CHORUS Meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at 2400-46th Ave. (NOCLS building). New members welcome. LUMBY ARTISTIC CONNECTIONS Weekly (drop-in) Tuesdays noon to - 4 p.m., at the Lumby Community Centre (2250 Shields Ave.) where you can learn to paint or draw using the medium of your choice; watercolour, oils, acrylics or pencil. First two hours you get instruction for $10, after that it’s free. We have supplies on hand to get you started. For more info call: Olena at 250-547-8866.

MADD MEETS Mothers Against Drunk Driving meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m., at the Best Western Inn, corner of Leckie and Hwy 97 N., Kelowna. Call 769-6235 for info.

UPCOMING SMART METERS PRESENTATION You have heard of them! Now is the opportunity to learn more about them! Nov. 30 from 7 to 9 p.m., White Valley Community Centre, Lumby. Contact Victoria for more information at 250-547-2316. SINGING IN THE SEASON Please join us for Christmas dessert and coffee party followed by Kalamalka Chorus. “Singing in the Season” Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m., Halina Centre, 3310 -37th Ave. Browse our bake table, buy a ticket on the raffle baskets, and try for a door prize. Admission free. Call Deanna at 250-542-9229 for more info. MUNICIPAL PENSION RETIREES’ ASSOCIATION Dec. 1, quarterly meeting and Christmas Tea at 1 p.m. at the People Place, 3402 27th Ave. Guest speaker will be a fitness instructor who will provide tips and exercises to help us stay fit and maintain balance and flexibility. Anyone receiving a BC Municipal Pension including retirees from health care, local government, school district, police and fire is welcome to attend. All members encouraged to bring a new member with them. For info., call Jane at 250-260-6199 THE CANADA PRENATAL NUTRITION PARTY and the Aboriginal Infant and Early Childhood Development Program invite present and past participants to our Christmas party Dec. 1 at the Eagles Hall (beside The Morning Star, bus no. 7). Drop in between 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and celebrate Christmas with us, get a picture of Santa and your little one(s), make Christmas crafts, enjoy a bowl of chili. VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY Dec. 1 from 7 – 9 p.m., Okanagan Spirits Tasting and Members Appreciation Event. The board of directors and staff invite members and guests to a special evening of music and tasting of Okanagan’s finest spirits. As a token of our appreciation for you, our most loyal supporters, 2011 gallery sponsor Okanagan Spirits will spoil guests with tastings of their award-winning spirits. Admission free for members but this is a ticketed event, so please RSVP to reserve. Guest tickets are just $10 each. Gallery is at 3228 - 31st Ave. Call 250-545-3173 or see www.vernonpublicartgallery.com BAKE SALE Hosted by Métis women, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Métis office, 291329th Ave. Home baking, featuring bannock! WONDERCAFE.LIVE! IN LUMBY Sponsoring “I’ve Got to Get Something Off My Mind,” a soapbox forum Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. at the Lumby United Church (corner Park Ave. and Hwy. 6). Call Nina at 250547-2488 or westawayn@yahoo.ca CHRISTMAS LUNCH, BAKE SALE, CRAFT BAZAAR Hosted by Lumby United Church Women Dec. 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lumby United Church, corner Hwy 6 and Park Ave.: $5/ person for steaming bowl of sumptuous soup, sizeable sandwiches, and delicious desserts. And, take home some baking and creative crafts. SHOPARAMA HOLIDAY GIFT SALE A merry mix of artisans, entrepreneurs and home-based business. Baking too! Entertainment, a visit from Santa, door prizes and a concession. Admission free, but you are invited to bring an unwrapped toy for KISS FM Santa Toy Club or donation for the food bank. Dec. 3 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Dec. 4 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Vernon Rec Centre, 3310 37 Ave. Call Ingrid at 542-5983. CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY MARKET Dec. 3, Hullcar Hall in Armstrong (corner Hullcar/ Deep Creek/Knob Hill Roads), 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Home-based businesses, crafters and bakers. Free admission, donation of non-perishable item to food bank accepted. Tables still available for rent. Info., call Sherri at 250-546-1944 or hullcarhall@ yahoo.ca

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Delight in this 50-year-old peachy tale Armstrong theatre brings family-friendly fantasy James and the Giant Peach to the stage KRISTIN FRONEMAN Morning Star Staff

Like fellow British author Charles Dickens before him, Roald Dahl had a way of turning poor, young, misaligned youth into everyday heroes. Best known for his 1964 story, and subsequent film adaptations, about a boy named Charlie who wins a golden ticket to enter the wacky world of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, Dahl’s other children’s fantasy, James and the Giant Peach, was actually written three years earlier. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in print this year, the tale of James comes to life on the local stage when Asparagus Community Theatre presents it in Armstrong starting this week. Made into a musical film in 1996, which used both live and stop-motion animation, James and the Giant Peach has a deep message, said Paul Kirkwood-Hackett, who is directing the play for Asparagus. “It’s about a boy going through trauma who comes out well adjusted,” he said. “It speaks to the hero in young people and deals with prejudice. In the book, James doesn’t judge anybody, not his aunts or the insects he encounters.” For those who have not read the classic novel, the story follows an escaped rhinoceros from the London Zoo who has eaten James’ parents. Orphaned, James is packed off to live with his two really horrible aunts, Sponge and Spiker, until he finds himself inside a giant peach, where he encounters a group of insects. They soon become a family and set off on grand adventures together, overcoming obstacles along the way. “He has his comeuppance in that he suffers through mistreatment at the beginning, but comes out at the other end. It’s very Dickensian,” said Kirkwood-Hackett. “It also translates well today. Young people will enjoy the story as it is filled with fantasy and

adventure.” The Asparagus design team, led by Alf Bennett, have lots of special effects, costumes and lighting in store. The peach, made by head carpenter Mark Levey, is practically the same size as the stage and is shaped as a horseshoe with four different levels. “It’s quite an endeavour, but I’m pretty happy with where we’re at,” said Kirkwood-Hackett, adding George Young and George Bensmiller have designed the lighting and sound respectively. With narrator Sue Gairns guiding the audience through the story, the cast is made up of all ages, from young James (Len Wood Middle School student Tim Harder) to the Old Man (played by the not-so-elderly Doug Fairweather) who gives James the magic seeds that become the giant peach. Camping it up to play the two nasty aunts are longtime Asparagus volunteers/actors Susan Gagnon as Sponge and Joanne Feenstra as Spiker. And then there’s the insects. Donning the colourful costumes, and in some cases the many spindly legs, are Mandy Penner as Earthworm, Shaleen Toney as Centipede, Jacob Thiessen as Grasshopper, Sarah Holman as Silkworm, Michael Gairns as Spider, Lauren Brown as Ladybug and Clare Thiessen as Glowworm. Music director Rory White, and open mic host extraordinaire, is also playing his guitar throughout the show. Asparagus is dedicating its Saturday, Dec. 3 performance to the four young Armstrong residents who have died under tragic circumstances over the last few months. “We hope this play is uplifting. It’s been a sad couple of months with young people losing their lives. It has really affected us all, so we hope the community comes together for this family-oriented play,” said KirkwoodHackett. James and the Giant Peach runs Wednesday to Saturday, Nov. 30 to Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. with Saturday matinees at 2 p.m. at Centennial Auditorium, 3120 Pleasant Valley Rd., Armstrong. Tickets, $15/adult $12.50 senior/student, $8/child 12 and under, are available at The Guy Next Door, 3450a Okanagan St. Call 250-546-0950.

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Tim Harder as James is given a magical gift from the Old Man (Doug Fairweather) in Asparagus Community Theatre’s presentation of James and the Giant Peach at Armstrong Centennial Auditorium, opening Wednesday and running to Dec. 10.

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Voices raised for school of the choir’s constitution, money is given to many musical endeavours throughout the community, in scholarships, school music/reading programs and other service organizations, and this year part of the proMorning Star Staff ceeds from this concert will go to the The Vernon Community Singers Vernon Community Music School’s are busy fine-tuning their Christmas Sound Foundation Capital Campaign.” program for their concerts on Dec. 9 The choir recently sang at the and 10. Coldstream Remembrance “The theme for this Day service, and were part of year’s concert is Spirit of the Friday’s Downtown Vernon Season, starting with two Festival of Christmas songs from the movie, Polar Traditions (light-up). Express, followed by a wonBesides their annual derful variety of traditionChristmas concert, the al, calypso and humourVernon Community ous songs, with the choir’s Singers will also perform annual finale of Handel’s amongst many other choirs Hallelujah Chorus,” said the and groups at the Rotary Singers’ longtime leader Carol Festival at the Vernon Molly Boyd Molly Boyd. Performing Arts Centre, Featured in the conDec. 3 and 4, and at Silver certs are guitar and voice students, Star Mountain Resort Dec. 22. taught by Neil Fraser and Charity Van Their headlining concert in Vernon Gameren, respectively, from the Vernon takes place at Trinity United Church on Community Music School. Alexis Park Drive, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m., and “As many will know, the music Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 (chilschool is housed in the 1908 Smith dren are free), available at the Schubert House, and the foundation is in dire Centre, the Bean Scene or from choir need of repairs,” said Boyd. “As part members.

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On Tuesday, the Queen t’s one of the busiest times Silver Star Excellence Program of year both for the arts is back at the Performing Arts and for everyone in genCentre for their official debut eral as we run out of days in and fashion show. November and look ahead to Get acquainted with this December. year’s Queen Silver Star canWhether life finds you didates and enjoy an evening shopping, baking, crafting or of great fashion and procrastinating, make fun to start off the sure to schedule race to the 2012 some “you” time and crown. The show take in your favourite starts at 7 p.m. traditional events: and tickets are still Peter Rabbit, available through Rumplestiltskin, and the Ticket Seller by A Christmas Carol calling 549-SHOW are children’s clas(7469). sic tales. Monster The 59th annual Brian van Wensem Theatre has packed Rotary Carol these three favourite Festival is this coming weekfables into kid-sized pieces end. It’s a festive Okanagan and plans to tell all three stocelebration of Christmas ries this afternoon through music as performed by many original songs, physical comlocal choral groups. This edy, dance and satire in Mini year’s special guest performer Masterpieces. is internationally acclaimed Children and parents alike jazz vocalist Anna Jacyszyn. will delight in these bite-sized There are three differliterary works through two ent events to choose from: shows set to start at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. and and 4 p.m. this afternoon at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 4 at the Performing Arts Centre. 2 p.m. Year after year this is Tickets are still available an extremely popular event so and can be purchased online at www.ticketseller.ca or at the plan to arrive early to get your preferred seats. Admission is door.

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by donation. Powerhouse Theatre’s season is set to begin on Dec. 7 with Nicola Cavendish’s It’s Snowing On Saltspring. This yuletide comedy is sure to strike a chord for adults with a little dysfunction in their lives as characters Bill and Sarah are stuck on Christmas Eve with pressures, fears, doubts, and wisecracks coming from all angles. The play runs through to Dec. 18 and complete show times can be found on the Ticket Seller website at www. ticketseller.ca. You can also call the Ticket Seller at 549-SHOW (7469) for tickets and information. Tom Jackson is best known for his role as Chief Peter Kenidi on the hit CBC television series North of Sixty. Jackson is also a Juno award winner earned through a career in music, sharing his distinctive voice and demeanor with audiences across Canada and beyond. On Dec. 8, Jackson will be at the Vernon Recreation Centre Auditorium for T’was the Moon of Wintertime. Presented by the First Nations

Friendship Centre Elders, the concert starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are on sale through the Ticket Seller by calling 549SHOW (7469). The second annual Melina & Co. Christmas Show comes to the Performing Arts Centre on Dec. 10. Melina Moore, along with pianist Jim Leonard, the Regalo Ensemble, Judy Rose, Valley Vocal Arts and other special guests will take the stage with a performance packed with the magic and mayhem of the holidays. The show starts at 8 p.m. and you can call the Ticket Seller at 549-SHOW for your tickets. And let’s hope for lots of snow for Dec. 10 onward as Caravan Farm Theatre’s winter sleigh ride show starts its run through to Dec. 31. You’ll be whisked away on a sleigh and into this years’ story of The Gift Horse, written by Courtenay Dobbie and Erin Mathews. Tickets for many of the shows are still available, so visit the Ticket Seller website at www.ticketseller.ca for complete show times and information. Enjoy the shows!

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A group of young musical theatre talents are off to see the wizard and are welcoming audiences to join then. Lights of Broadway, which operates out of the Vernon Community Music School, has announced it has received the rights to present The Wizard of Oz as its 2012 spring musical. “Entering our 11th season

gives reason to celebrate with a beloved classic such as The Wizard of Oz, a musical that the whole family remembers with nostalgia and love,” said Lights of Broadway founder and instructor Charity Van Gameren. “We invite you to help celebrate keeping theatre live in the North Okanagan in May 2012 with another first-class production by Lights of Broadway.”

Van Gameren Studios and Lights of Broadway are raising funds for staging Wizard of Oz, with their annual The Sounds of Christmas concert taking place Dec. 2, 3, and 4 at the VCMS Carriage House Loft. All threes shows start at 6 p.m. and tickets are $20 each, which includes appetizers, desserts and beautiful Christmas music, available at the VCMS, 250-545-4977.

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Sequel doesn’t have same groove Happy Feet 2: ★★1/2

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characters in the origihe magic isn’t nal film. gone in Happy Wanting to find his Feet 2, but it has own gift in life, Erik severely dissipated. takes off with a few What was a peppy buddies, where surprise he encounters back in The Mighty 2006, mainly Sven (Hank for its bold Azaria), a penoriginality, guin who can is now more actually fly, and of a prepoor Dad certender. tainly has trouThere’s ble competing still a ton Jason Armstrong with that. of activCameo voicity, but this es? Happy Feet 2 has time around, there’s ‘em, including Robin an inescapable feeling Williams, who’s not that these birds are only back as the quirky just going through the Ramon but also pulls motions. double duty in bringIn Happy Feet 2, ing life to the eccentric we return to the froLovelace, plus rapper zen dance floor of Common, Modern Antarctica, where Family’s Sofia Vergara, young penguin Erik (Ava Acres) is unable to Hugo Weaving of The Matrix, and last but get his groove on, but not least, Brad Pitt and is encouraged to do so Matt Damon, who, in by his mother Gloria a disjointed yet admit(Alecia Moore, better tedly fun sub-plot, play known as singer P!nk, a couple of krill, sick of taking over for the late being at the bottom of Brittany Murphy) and the food chain and set father Mumble (the returning Elijah Wood), off on their own adventure to avoid being who were the central

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Happy Feet 2‘s Mumble (Elijah Wood) doesn’t pass on his gift of dance to his son Erik (Ava Acres), who goes on a journey to find himself. “one in a krillion.” Director George Miller once again treats us to an exceptionally good looking movie with Happy Feet 2, but the heart isn’t quite so full this time around. The big reason behind the first movie’s success was the winsome coming-of-age tale with

Mumble tap dancing out of the pack. This sequel takes a misstep or two in trying to re-capture that vibe, instead veering into an environmentally friendly message. The original did much the same, but it didn’t seem as preachy as this. That said, you could

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Concert includes dessert Continued from page B10 The Wiebes currently live in Stratford, Ont. with their two children, Joelle, five, and Josiah, four. The family often tours together whenever and wherever they can, and are looking forward to their concert in Vernon. Friday’s performance starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $6 and can be purchased at the Emmanuel Fellowship Baptist Church office, 3412-15th Ave., or at the Talkin’ Donkey. A dessert buffet will be served after the concert, and is included in the ticket price. Visit www.emmanuelvernon.ca for more info.

certainly do worse for a family pick than Happy Feet 2. The song-anddance numbers are as elaborate as ever, and ain’t those baby penguins cute, but the wow factor has certainly cooled off. The feature is currently playing at Galaxy Cinemas in Vernon.

Many people receive vitamin B-12 injections monthly. New evidence shows that taking enough of the vitamin orally can do the same thing. Orally, people absorb only about 1% of the dose but if 1000 mcg is given daily, this provides enough of the vitamin to do the job. Your doctor can tell you if this would be good for you. At this time of year, we are often asked if zinc lozenges are useful to treat the common cold. Evidently, the lozenges with the higher doses of zinc are the better choice and have been proven to slightly shorten the duration of a cold. A daily dose from the lozenges of at least 75 mg seems to give better results. Some people worry about using public washrooms, afraid that they might pick up a sexually-transmitted disease (STD). There is no worry. STD’s cannot be obtained from toilet seats. However, good hygiene after using the facilities is important. This include thoroughly washing your hands with soap and water, drying well and not touching your face until after hand washing. If a medication just passes its expiry date it still should contain at least 90% of active ingredient. However, using an out of date medication will not be supported by the manufacturer is anything goes wrong. For maximum beneﬁt, use medications that are within their expiry date. If in doubt, ask our pharmacists. We value all your questions about medications. Use our pharmacists as your reliable resource for all the answers.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) If you move swiftly when you see the light at the end of the tunnel, you’ll be able to achieve what would otherwise be difficult. Try to act before others get involved; they would only muddy the waters. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Focusing your efforts and energies on helping loved ones who are unable to do for themselves will make for a very gratifying day. You won’t need anything else to be happy. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Don’t turn your back on someone with a good track record who brings you a new, outlandish idea. It’s worth taking a hard look at it, and could be an exceptional opportunity. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Although you’re imaginative and creative, many times it requires some type of stimulus to get you thinking and involved. Give even the most hare-brained scheme due consideration.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 20) It won’t be just brains that make you such a strong leader, it will be Lady Luck herself who will be helping you. Be sure to give her a lot of credit, so that she’ll keep helping. CANCER (June 21-July 22) You’ll be more successful dealing with important people when you can do so on an individual basis. The fewer people involved, the less confusing things will get.

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Kyle Watters donates $20 to the Salvation Army food bank and in return, Nicole McGillivray, of Silver Star Mountain Resort, gives him a lift ticket to use during the resort’s opening weekend. Management and staff at Silver Star held the annual Operation Food Drive as a way of showing support for those residents in need in the Greater Vernon area.

B.C. growth forecast to moderate Morning Star Staff

Global economic uncertainty is being felt across B.C. The B.C. Economic Forecast Council has lowered its growth projections for the province this year and next in light of the worsening global economy. On average, the council expects B.C.’s GDP growth to be 2.2 per cent in 2011, down from its 2.7 per cent forecast in January of this year. The council also predicts that B.C.’s GDP will grow 2.2 per cent in 2012 and average 2.7 per cent in 2013-16. There is an increased risk of a worldwide double-dip recession, and both the province and the council agree we have to take a very cautious, prudent approach when putting together our next budget,” said Kevin Falcon, B.C.’s finance minister. The ministry forecast in the September quarterly report that the provincial economy would grow two per cent in 2011 and 2.3 per cent in 2012. The majority of council mem-

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The B.C. Economic Forecast Council expects the province’s economy will grow at a slower pace than originally anticipated. bers predict B.C. will outperform the Canadian average in 2012 and encouraged the government to con-

tinue the pursuit to balance the budget in 2013/14. “British Columbia is still expect-

ed to continue to outperform most other North American economies,” said Falcon. “Our plan remains to balance the budget as committed. We will continue to monitor the global economic situation closely. The situation is fluid, and if it deteriorates further we will evaluate the global repercussions then.” Falcon added that the government will make decisions in the best interests of British Columbians, and that includes fiscal discipline and focusing on jobs and the economy. At a recent meeting, Economic Forecast Council members discussed their predictions for the B.C., Canadian and U.S. economies, including the risk of a double-dip recession, as well as the Euro-zone sovereign debt crisis and the potential slowdown in Asia. The 14-member Economic Forecast Council includes economic forecasters and its mandate is to provide economic advice to the minister of finance in developing each year’s budget and fiscal plan.

A Vernon company is endorsing a campaign promoting water-based heating systems. tekmar Control Systems is supporting the launch of the new Canadian Beautiful Heat website to raise the profile of hydronics. “We encourage all hydronic heating professionals to register their businesses and experience the benefits of the Beautiful Heat professional program,” said Greg Leupin, tekmar sales and marketing manager. Hydronics utilizes water for transferring heat for heating and cooling systems in residential, commercial and industrial structures. Beautiful Heat is a not-for profit organization dedicated to promoting the energy and health benefits of hydronic systems. Its mission is to raise awareness and knowledge through marketing and education campaigns directed at consumers, installers and suppliers of heating and cooling systems. The website includes a homeowner section complete with testimonials, an introductory video, the contractor search tool and frequently asked questions. The professional section, includes information contractors can use to better understand the benefits of hydronic heat, an introductory video and a registration process. tekmar Control Systems manufacturers heating, ventilation and air conditioning control devices. Its research, development, manufacturing, and support staff are based out of a facility on Silver Star Road, near Pleasant Valley Road.

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kept; know the location and content of their bank accounts and safety deposit boxes. Having the talk with your parents can be difficult but the benefits of knowing their wishes can be extraordinary. There are many financial and estate planning strategies available to your parents. A professional advisor can provide a valuable outside perspective and help sort out the details and ease the awkwardness of the talk. Andy Erickson is with Investors Group in Vernon. This column presents general information only and is not a solicitation to buy or sell any investments.

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UPS ownership changes hands Morning Star Staff

There is a new face running a downtown Vernon business. Katie Bellamy will take over ownership of the UPS store from Josee Bull Dec. 8.

Bellamy has been a longtime employee of Rosters Sports Club. “I am excited about my new venture as a business owner,” she said. Bull has been the owner/operator of the store for almost five years.

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Ninie Foldes (left), of the North Okanagan Hospice Society, accepts $8,000 from Armstrong-Spallumcheen Health Care Auxiliary members Judith Nelson, Gladys Loucks, Maureen Karren, Marge Burtch, Betty Bifano, Judy Ells, Sandra Borden and Winnie Needoba. The money was raised at the Bargain Bin thrift shop which is run by the auxiliary. Take a spectacular journey through our 1st century marketplace, our live theatrical production of “The Promise” and our Christmas Wonderland.

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December 9th, 10th and 11th Emmanuel Baptist Church Visit: www.emmanuelvernon.ca for full details Free Admission

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The Upper Room Mission covered painting costs thanks to the donation of beverage cans from the Outback resort. Ken Yaciw (left), who co-ordinated the effort, receives special recognition from Jim Paduch and Bev Henke, with the mission. Yaciw then gave the gift basket to a mission client.

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Ray Austin (left) and Mel Henderson, of Vernon Golf and Country Club Senior Mens Group, presents $1,018 to Ruth Edwards, executive director of the North Okanagan Hospice Society.

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The Central Okanagan Regional District board agreed to allocate existing funds from the regional air quality program to launch a neighbourhood trip planning pilot project. More than $32,000 in unused funding will be utilized to help develop and test the pilot project, which is designed to reduce single occupancy vehicles and boost levels of active transportation. Regional air quality coordinator Kate Bergen said that the district was looking for new ways to engage Central Okanagan residents in active transportation.

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The Canadian Museum of Civilization hugs up to the Ottawa River. The facility showcases the country’s rich and colourful history.

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OTTAWA - History was never my thing in school, so when my husband, Brent, suggests that we scout out some museums during this trip to Ottawa, I scrunch up my nose. “It’s one cultured city,” he says, when scanning the 29 venues. “I’m sure you won’t be bored.” After just two, he’s absolutely right. I’m anything but! The Canadian War Museum The young boy runs after his father who is marching off to war. A soldier embraces his daughter — maybe for the last time. Troops tromp through war-torn trenches. These life-size images, at the museum’s entrance, portray Canada’s story — of fright and bravery, heartache and humanity, death and survival. Four separate galleries fill this ecofriendly space and retrace our military timeline. And while wandering through the maze of displays, we listen to familiar tunes — the Maple Leaf Forever, God Save the Queen. I hum along, constantly aware of the lump in my throat. Exhibit one encompasses everything from our earliest warriors to 1867 Confederation – from our First Peoples and primitive tools, to the evolution of spears, arrows and eventually muskets and wicked hand grenades. The second retraces the South African and First World Wars – and when men were eager to fight for their country. Little did they know how devastating it would be. Make-shift trenches and sounds of gunfire take us to the front line where hundreds of thousands perished. Artillery power was the cause of most fatalities; cannons, mine fields, killer machine guns. We get a glimpse of them all. In the end, our country made a huge sacrifice. More than half of the 420,000 soldiers were either wounded or killed, a tragedy that scarred many families. Although unprepared to battle again,

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A visitor wanders through make-shift trenches at the Canadian War Museum. the Second World War broke two decades later. And on Sept. 10, 1939, Canada declared war on Germany. Exhibit three shares this Forge of Fire, a battle that took place on land, air and sea. Although at a great cost, victory was

achieved in 1945. From this second floor we have a panorama of LeBreton Gallery that showcases war tanks, jeeps and a fighter jet.

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The final venue is titled, Violent Peace, a wrap-up from 1945 to present day that includes the Cold War, Korea, Persian Gulf and Afghanistan. We learn about NATO, the UN, listen to stories, read peace signs and play interactive games. Before heading out, there’s an opportunity to leave our own reflective thoughts. Although the old war songs are still ringing in my ears, another popular number comes to mind – All We Need Is Love. Canadian Museum of Civilization This contemporary museum hugs up to Ottawa River and within its chic interiors are displays that retrace Canadian history. “Check out these totems,” I say to Brent, from the mezzanine lookout. “It’s the world’s largest indoor collection.” A two-storey windowed wall borders the Grand Hall where the symbolic carvings are displayed. And beyond, are three large zones that share the history, arts, and cultural diversity of our aboriginal people. We listen to

past 20,000 years. Level two hosts a number of venues: an interactive display,

Postal Museum, 3D IMAX, and This Week at The Museum, a continually changing feature.

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Today, it’s all about our relationship with horses – how they’ve helped shape our culture, till our soil and soothe our souls. On the fourth floor, portraits of famous people take over. Through audio recordings, artifacts, images and icons this Face To Face journey provides an overview of those who have made a difference. From founding fathers like Samuel de Champlain to Gabrielle Roy and other inspiring writers – each one has left their mark. And on the third floor in the Canada Hall while winding our way from the country’s east to west, we retrace the last thousand years. Life-size props and façades replicate each setting and costumed guides provide a human touch. And as we wander from the days when the first immigrants arrived, to the present land that we proudly call home, I take in more facts and data than I did in any history class. Jane Cassie is with Travel Writers’ Tales, an independent travel article syndicate.

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Mildred Waterhouse July 10,1937 - Nov.20,2011

A long time resident of Vernon, Milly passed away at Ridgewood Lodge in Princeton, B.C. after a courageous battle with the effects of a crippling stroke. Survived by her son, Don (Langley, B.C.) and a large extended family. Predeceased by her mother and father. Always gone, Never forgotten. Cremation arrangements were made with Bethel Funeral Chapel Ltd. 250-542-1187.

PAUL (nee WILLIAM), Lena Theresa “Minnie” It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Lena Theresa “Minnie” Paul on November 23, 2011 in Westbank, BC. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.myalternatives.ca. Arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Armstrong 250-546-7237 & Vernon 250-558-0866

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It is with great sadness that we announce the Obituaries Obituaries Obituaries peaceful passing of Cleone after a short but courageous battle with cancer on November 18th at the Cascades Hospice at the age of 62. Cleone is survived by her loving husband April 1949 to November 18, 2011 Keith, her22, three children, Dale (Russ) Wageler, Dennis the It is with Dean great (Sherri) sadnessWalthers, that we announce (Wendy) Moreau and her granchildren peaceful passing of Cleone after a short but Tayler, Cierrabattle andwith Alexis. She also courageous cancer on is November survived her brothers, 18th at thebyCascades HospiceGene at the(Kerrie) age of Lochhead, Ivan (Mert) Lochhead, Robin 62. (Lynda) Lochhead, her many nieces and Cleone is survived by her loving husband nephews as well as her dearest and Best Friend, Keith, her three children, Dale (Russ) Jeannette Leist. Cleone is predeceased by her Wageler, Dean (Sherri) Walthers, Dennis Mom, Betty Cartwright, her Dad, George Lochhead (Wendy) Moreau and her granchildren and her brother Eldon Lochhead. Tayler, Cierra and Alexis. She is also Cleone Fairview, Alberta on a small farm and moved to Kelowna, survivedwasbyborn herinbrothers, Gene (Kerrie) BC when she was a teenager. Cleone met Keith in 1977 and proceeded to raise Lochhead, Ivan (Mert) Lochhead, Robin 3(Lynda) kids in Vernon until her the family in 1987. Lochhead, manymoved niecesto Chilliwack and nephews as wellatas her dearestforand Best Cleone worked McDonald’s over 22Friend, years where she made many friends Jeannette Leist.looked Cleone is predeceased her and some even to her as a mother fiby gure. Mom, Betty Cartwright, her Dad, George Lochhead Cleone loved cooking, camping, wildlife, walks in nature as was an avid and her brother NASCAR fan. Eldon Lochhead. was born in Fairview, Alberta on a small farm and to Kelowna, ACleone Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 3, moved 2011 from 11am – BC when she was a teenager. Cleone met Keith in 1977 and proceeded to raise 3pm at the Mt. Cheam Lions Club of Chilliwack at 45580 Spadina, Chilliwack, 3 kids Vernon until the family moved to Chilliwack in 1987. BC V2Pin1V4. Cleone at McDonald’s 22 years where she made friends In lieu worked of flowers, the familyforisover asking for donations to themany BC Cancer and some even looked to her as a mother fi gure. Foundation. Cleone you loved cooking, camping, wildlife, walks Hospice, in natureAbbotsford as was an avid Thank to the Chilliwack Hospital, Cascades Cancer NASCAR fan. Clinic and especially Dr. Weatherston for their care and support during her time A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2011 from 11am – of need. 3pm at the Mt. Cheam Lions Club of Chilliwack at 45580 Spadina, Chilliwack, BC V2P 1V4. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to the BC Cancer Foundation. Thank you to the Chilliwack Hospital, Cascades Hospice, Abbotsford Cancer Clinic and especially Dr. Weatherston for their care and support during her time of need.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Ernest Statham on November 16, 2011. He is now reunited with his wife Dorita. Tom was a loving, caring and humorous father, grandfather, friend. For many years he worked as a carpenter, cabinet maker and foster parent and has touched many hearts. Tom was an avid lover of sports and a Blue Jays fan at heart. Tom will be forever loved and remembered by his daughter Loretta (Mikel) and their children Kiera, Dustin and Nicolaas; son Corey and his children Brandon, Courtney, Kaleb, Aiden and Rylan. He is also survived by his daughter Kim and her sons Obidiah and Joshua; son Kevin and daughter Rachael. May Tom and Dorita be dancing in the clouds above for “the rest of their lives”.

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Hank Vanderwal A service in memory of Hank Vanderwal will be held Saturday, December 3rd at 2:00pm at Westview Baptist Church in Powell River, BC. An open house at the Vanderwal residence will follow the service. Hank’s drafting board will be set up as a place to post memories and pictures. If you would like to send something to the family to be posted, please do so, and thank you to all who have already sent messages. Please email Margaret at hankvanderwal@shaw.ca with any questions, etc.

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STONEMAN - Peter George of Kelowna, BC passed away November 21, 2011 at the age of 90 years. Peter was born September 28, 1921 in Daysville, Saskatchewan. Peter is survived by two daughters, Nancy Susak, and Marjory (Terry) Lockhart, one son, Lorne (Teri) Stoneman, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A celebraƟon of Peter’s life will be held on Saturday, November 26, 2011 at 3:00 P.M. in the chapel of First Memorial Funeral Services 1211 Sutherland Avenue Kelowna, BC. Please visit www.mem.com click stories, enter Peter’s name to leave a condolence for the family. Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna, BC. Ph: (250)762-2299.

WILLIAMS, Rhys Harrison November 19, 1913 – November 10, 2011 ‘Harry’ passed away at Osoyoos BC, 9 days short of his 98th birthday. He will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by his son David (Ann), grandchildren; Angela, Colin (Anabelle), Renèe (Serge), Brian, Anna (Don) and by his sisters Betty (A.J.) Ritch and Martha Jackson. Sadly, Harry was predeceased by his beloved wife Laura, of 67 years in 2005. His daughter Mary Anna; son-in-law Wally Arnold; his brother Edward and wife Opal, and by brother-in-law Lawrence Jackson. A Funeral Service in Celebration of Harry’s Life will be held 1:30 P.M., Saturday December 03, 2011 at the Elks Hall, 8506 92nd Ave, Osoyoos, BC, interment following at Osoyoos Lakeview Cemetery Messages of condolence may be sent to the family c/o hansonsfuneral.com

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John Patrick Hancocks Our beloved dad Pat taken up by the angels into the higher realms on 20 November 2011. Born in Warwick, England, 17 March 1921. A shining star for the world, walking the pathway of love, peace, harmony, non judgement and with a great inner wisdom, living his truth every day. With determination he always held a higher vision for the planet and all of life on it. We are honoured to have walked beside you in this life, holding you eternally in our hearts, we will miss your gentle and wise presence, your daughters Shirley and Linda, our children and their families in Canada and England. Thank you to the staff of cottage 6, Heron Grove, for all the loving care they gave dad. To his angel Bev, his care aide, your support and love to us all, will never be forgotten. A thank you to Sid for being his loyal friend. A celebration of dad’s life will be in the spring. From the point of Light within the Mind of God, Let light stream forth into the minds of men Let light descend on earth. From the point of Love within the Heart of God, Let light stream forth into the hearts of men May Christ return to earth. From the center where the Will of God is known, Let purpose guide the little wills of men The purpose which the Masters know and serve. From the center which we call the race of men, Let the plan of Love and Light work out, and may it seal the door where evil dwells. Let Light and Love and Power restore the Plan on Earth

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Childcare Available HOUSE OF DWARFS Daycare Openings in the 3-5year old program, and openings in the Before and After School Care Program. We drop off and pick up at all Vernon District Schools. For information please call, 250-542-3736. Mon. - Fri. 6:30am - 6:00pm YouTube House of Dwarves for a virtual tour 2 F/T spaces available @ Little Footprints Daycare. ECE certiﬁed. Contact Dana for more information.250-545-9187.

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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking CLASS ONE DRIVERS NEEDED! Sutco Contracting Ltd. a leader in the transportation industry requires experienced drivers to add to our professional fleet. Satellite dispatched, E-logs, Direct-Deposit, Extended Benefits. We currently have positions available in both our Dedicated Chip Fleet, and our Canada Only Super B fleet. If you have verifiable experience, please contact Wendy to discuss available options. wendy@sutco.ca, 1-888-257-2612 Ext 223 Fax: 250-357-2009 Or apply online: www.sutco.ca

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Finance it 21 WEEK HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM Prepare for a Career in Heavy Equipment Operation. Introducing our new Apprenticeship Program which includes: ITA Foundation ITA HEO Theory Multi Equipment Training (Apprenticeship hours logged) Certiﬁcates included are: • Ground Disturbance Level 2 • WHMIS • Trafﬁc Control • First Aid Reserve your seat today by calling Taylor Pro Training Ltd at 1-877-860-7627 www.taylorprotraining.com Become a Psychiatric Nurse - train locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available. Toll-free 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com

BARTENDER wanted for Curling Club lounge. Weekday evening shifts and some weekend work. $12.00 per hour. 250-546-9449 0r 250306-8556 or email armstrongcurling@telus.net CARETAKER wanted for East Kelowna Hall. For more info call 250-860-2746 or email eastkelownahall@gmail.com. Experienced Infant Toddler Educator with Supervisory Skills required. Competitive wage. apply to: ed@noccs.ca

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SEASONAL LABOURER POSITIONS Coral Beach farms Ltd. (Lake Country). No experience necessary. Must have own transportation. Applicant must be capable of physically demanding (incl. heavy lifting) work in all weather conditions. 6-7 days a week. 10-12 hours a day beginning approximately February 2nd. 2012. Work includes tree planting, pruning & irrigation. Pay $9.50/hour. Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or email jobs@coralbeach.ca THE STARTING BLOCK Mature Energetic Personable Individual who enjoys running, part time hrs, Mon thru Fri. Drop off Resume at Store, 3017B 30th Ave. downtown. We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilﬁeld construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilﬁeld roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051.

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PRAIRIECOAST Equipment requires a qualiﬁed Service Technician to join our service staff in the Kelowna, BC dealership. Must be able to perform basic diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance on agricultural and turf equipment. Ag Ticket or Heavy Duty Ticket with Ag experience required with 1+ years of experience performing service repairs. Send resume to: fjohnstone@pcequip.ca or by fax to 604-557-7094 Quote reference no. STKWVMS111411

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WINDOWS SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR With over 230 locations, Kal Tire is the largest independently owned tire dealer in Canada. Our business philosophy centers on exceeding our customers’ expectations and relies on our entrepreneurial team members to provide exceptional customer service. We are looking for a bright and innovative Windows Administrator to join our senior technical team in the Information Services department. The Windows Systems Administrator is an intermediate level position that is responsible for performing analytical, technical and support work in the planning, implementation; documentation and administration of all Windows sever applications and hardware. In addition, the Windows Systems Administrator is responsible for day to day operational tasks such as proactive maintenance, management, monitoring performance, incident and problem management, security, and backup and recovery across the Windows infrastructure. A detailed job description and list of qualifications along with further information regarding Kal Tire may be viewed on our website at www.kaltire.com/careers. In addition to a competitive salary range and benefits package, employees share in a companywide profit sharing plan that recognizes individual and team contributions. Interested applicants should submit their resumes to Jolene Campbell, at Kal Tire, 2501– 48th Ave., P.O. Box 1240, Vernon, BC V1T 6N6 or fax 250-558-3296 or email careers@ kaltire.com by December 3rd, 2011. Review other job opportunities at the Kal Tire Website – www.kaltire.com/careers

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This position offers an annual salary range of $40,563 to $46,957, as well as an extensive bene¿ts package and compressed work schedule. A list of quali¿cations, along with further information regarding the Regional District of North Okanagan may be viewed on our website at www.rdno.ca. Applications, quoting Competition No. 11-17 will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 9, 2011 to: Human Resources Regional District of North Okanagan 9848 Aberdeen Road, Coldstream, BC V1B 2K9 Fax: (250) 550-3723 e-mail: hr@rdno.ca Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No telephone or e-mail enquiries please.

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(Part Time — Permanent) Due to a resignation, the City has an opening for an Arena Attendant I. Reporting to the Manager, Recreation Services, this position is responsible for the day to day operation and maintenance of ice arenas. This job involves shift work including evenings and weekends. Assignments are received from a supervisor who checks the workmanship for conformance with recognized practices and procedures in arena operations.

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With over 230 locations, Kal Tire is the largest independently owned tire dealer in Canada. Our business philosophy centers on exceeding our customers’ expectations and relies on our entrepreneurial team members to provide exceptional customer service. We are seeking a motivated and well-rounded professional to join our Information Services Team based in our Vernon Ofﬁce. The Database Administrator is responsible for the management, implementation, monitoring, performance, integrity and security of the Oracle database infrastructure. This position requires a capable and versatile professional with a broad background and experience in systems support and database administration. This individual will evaluate existing and emerging technologies, liaise with the other IS teams and business units, and assist in designing and implementing reliable, responsive, secure, and cost effective solutions related to a variety of database environments. In addition, the Database Administrator is responsible for day to day operational tasks such as database performance analysis, incident management, proactive tuning, maintenance, administration and backup and recovery across the database application infrastructure

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In the convenience of your Home Computer Troubleshooting, Repair, Performance Maintenance & Virus Control. Personalized in-home Computer Training with your programs, Internet, E-mail, scanner, camera, printer & cleaning up harddrive.

Cheryl Andrus Microsoft Professional + Internet Microsoft Certiﬁed System Engineer A+ Service Technician

Check out our program at www.okanaganpotentials.com

542-8620

Help Wanted

Your Best Choice

OK Best Buy

Computer skills, Àling, has to be a team player, Áexible with hours (some early mornings, late nights and weekends), excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to multitask a must and experience within chiropractic, wellness or alternative medicine preferred. Please drop off resumes in person (no phone calls please) at 3502 31st Street, Vernon Deadline is Wednesday, Nov. 30th at 5 pm.

Rare Opportunity Vernon Dodge, a busy automotive dealership in Vernon, B.C. requires an experienced Service Technician with the following qualities:

Countertops

Stucco/Siding

Pets

CALL MIKE’S ELITE Countertops- All Countertops - Granite, Caesar Stone, Sile Stone, Han Stone, Marble and all natural stone products. Hundreds of colours to choose from. We offer a special every month, call Mike to ﬁnd out this month’s deal! Please call (250)575-8543, 2392 Dominion Road.

All types of exteriors incl. stone & timber, interior renos, concise quotes, friendly prof. service, Pro Element Contractors, 250-864-1157

END HOMELESSNESS & SUFFERING

REFACE Countertops. 1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.

Handypersons

Check Classiﬁeds!

MicroSolve Computer Solutions

Hours are between 3:00 - 8:00, Monday to Thursday evenings, up to a maximum of 20 hours a week.

Full time, mature, highly energetic, fun-loving, Wellness Health OfÀce Assist. MUST like working with and helping people of all ages.

Pets & Livestock

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Qualiﬁcations: college level reading, grade 8-9 math, experience working with children, good with explanations, patient.

For more information, contact Leanne Topham at (250) 545-7766, or email me a resumé at ldtopham@shaw.ca.

CRIMINAL RECORD?

Services

Vernon, Kelowna, Penticton

3 papers (3 community issues + 4 daily issues) 40

3 lines: $55

+ HST per

week

! Give us a call250.550.7900

Misc Services “Girl” Friday: Help with organizing, holiday prep, child care, cleaning 250-549-4242 References available

Moving & Storage 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

Rubbish Removal *1 October Yard Waste Special! Vernon’s own DumpRunz, Fast courteous service. 250307-9449

LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED ROOFING INSTALLER Only apply if you have a valid drivers license, truck and tools. Competitive hourly and piecework rates. Apply in person with Resume to 6230 Pleasant Valley Road Or fax resume to 250-558-3933

Financial Services

Vernon Dodge provides a comprehensive salary and beneﬁts package to the right individual.

Trinity Shepherds Malamute/ Shepherd cross, puppies, avail now, Vet checked all shots $250.ea 250-547-9763

Merchandise for Sale

Appliances #1 Choice, Washer & Dryer $250. Many other items. We also buy appliances. Wayne 250-549-6649 Inglis washer/dryer set $100/ set; & Maytag oversize cap. dryer $75 250-558-4171 IT’S Mr. Mike! Washer & dryer starting at $250. Stacker & front load, plus other stuff. 250-503-6368, 250-549-3781.

Pets 6mth old pure bred Golden Retriever, “Needs room to run” For sale $350 250-545-0636 Pictures with Santa! Come Join us between 10am-4pm. December 3. Fundraiser for The Vernon Animal Care Society. 2902 45th Ave. Vernon. (250)275-1385 RESCUE DOGS 1yr Male Blue Chihuahua 2yr Male Cairn Terrier X 2yr Male Skye Terrier/Yorkie X All ﬁxed, Vaccinated, Mircrochipped. (250)541-7778

Building Supplies Buy Direct - Special Orders www.rouckbros.com 1-800-960-3388 Rouck Bros. Lumby BC

Firearms Sauer/Sohn, model 90, 300 win mag. ﬁbreglass stock (black), 3x9 Swarovski scope, steal EAW mounts, two three round box clips, very good cond & a tack driver. FAC req. $1400 250-558-5702 Jim

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Livestock

Fruit & Vegetables

LIVESTOCK HAULING

APPLES

Reliable and committed

MACS JONA GOLD GALA

Call Paul:

250-938-0868

SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS

37¢lb. 39¢lb. 49¢lb.

Many more varieties

LOCAL JUICE CARROTS 10 lbs. 2.50 DISCOUNTS ON LARGE ORDERS

BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR - Regular & Screened Sizes -

Open 7 days a week • 7am - 7pm

PLEASANT VALLEY FRUIT 7885 Hwy 97A, Vernon

Garlic 40 lb Red Russian, Hot Italian $6-$10/lb. Law’s Fruit & Garlic Farm. 250-503-0781.

REIMER’S FARM SERVICES

Firewood/Fuel

250-260-0110

FREE pallets for ﬁrewood behind The Morning Star building against arena. 250-542-3558.

Volunteers

Contact Ron Russell, Service Manager ron@vernondodge.com

Volunteers

V e rnon and D i strict V o lunteer B u reau H earts and Hands C ommunity Network

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800lb round bales $40/bale or $100/tonne 250-309-1420 800 lb round bales: this years grass hay $50./bale, last years grass hay $25./bale. Wheat Straw bales 3x3x8 700 lb $40/bale 250-804-6720 CLEAN dry wheat straw, lrg round bales, delivery available. 250-558-9509 Hay for sale,alfalfa & grass, $5.00/bale, (250)308-8546 HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Round bales $70 each, approx. 800lbs. Large square bales, 3x3x8, $160/ton. Delivery avail. on larger orders. 250838-6630 *HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763.

NOR RENOVATIONS LTD.

Motivated Journeyman Technician, Dodge / Chrysler experience is an asset, a proven track record in a ﬂat rate shop.

Feed & Hay

MorningStar classiﬁeds@vernonmorningstar.com

The

Call the Animal Care Society @ (250) 542-7203 or email heather@vernonanimalcare. com for info about our lifesaving programs: • spay/neuter and emergency vet care ﬁnancial assistance for low income owners • Feral cat trap/neuter/return • Spayed/neutered barn cat adoptions WE ARE NOT A SHELTER - WE HELP REDUCE THE NEED FOR A SHELTER

Pets & Livestock

STREET

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250-503-3310 DLR #5204

K ey: y o u and agency d etermine

Help Wanted

t imes s

Non-Profit Organization Good Samaritan Home

Creekside Care Home

N.O. Employment Enhancement Society Heritage Square Home

Duties

Comments

Appointment Companion

Required Positions

Accompany client to appointments

Visitations

Visiting seniors

Recycling Assistant

Gather/sort bottles and cans

Special Events Assistant

Assist with special events

Many Other Positions

Visitation/Special Events Assistant

Information Table

Awareness Fair for Responsible Gambling – host table Assist staff with seniors’ activities

Jan14-20 2012

Activity Assistant Special Unit Assistant

Visit/initiate activities for patients with memory loss

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PAINTING

WILL MORE business in this directory

DAVIES DRYWALL CUSTOM HOME DRYWALLER NEW OR RENO BOARD, TAPE & SPRAY CALL KYLE 250-308-4663

SNOW REMOVAL

TWO OLD GUYS with a HOE Hoe and Bobcat Services

Septic & Water Lines, Drain Tiles, Snow Clearing, Corral Cleaning, Livestock Burial & more!

Resonable Rates. Free Estimates

Call Rob 250-558-4171 or Jason 250-351-9496

All Your DRYWALLING Needs Drywalling, Taping, Dropped Ceilings, Steel Stud Framing

NO HST Call Attila: 250-546-6282

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308-9783 549-5140

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CONTACT

250-260-7878

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

QUESTIONS? CONTACT CLASSIFIEDS AT

250-550-7900

CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT

250-550-7900

New Construction or Renovations KV Fairglass is the authorized dealer for Milgard Windows in the North Okanagan Ask about MILGARDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LIFETIME WARRANTY

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Ron Kleefman 250-309-0435

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250-542-8368 (Home)

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â&#x20AC;˘ Renovations â&#x20AC;˘ Siding â&#x20AC;˘ RooďŹ ng â&#x20AC;˘ Framing â&#x20AC;˘ Decking â&#x20AC;˘ Kitchen/Bathroom For all your renovation needs

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For Free Estimate Call:

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250-503-6870

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CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT

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Concrete

â&#x20AC;&#x153;All Your Concrete Needsâ&#x20AC;? - Foundations - Concrete Floors - Driveways - Retaining Walls - Sidewalks/Curbs - Suspended Slabs

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CLASSIFIED Order before Dec. 10th to receive in time for Christmas

G.L. Aluminum Patio Covers Inc. 250-550-7900

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CRANE SERVICES

Fall Yard Clean-Up â&#x20AC;˘ Leaf Removal â&#x20AC;˘ Pruning â&#x20AC;˘ Lawn Mowing etc.

DECK/PATIO COVERS

Winter storage for your boat or RV? â&#x20AC;Ś or simply get a head start on your spring project and beat rising aluminum costs Installed or Do-It-Yourself Kits!

Morgan@547-6646

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LANDSCAPING YARD MAINTENANCE

No Job Too Small! Carpentry Work from ground up. Serving Vernon area.

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309-9287

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250.804.3876 250.309.3868

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Merchandise for Sale

Firewood/Fuel

Medical Supplies

Eagle Valley Pellets from Princeton, $216./skid of 60 bags @ 2400 lbs total, taxes incl. 250-549-0042 FIREWOOD FOR SALE We have apple, birch, ﬁr or pine. Delivery available. 250-260-7932 Firewood Pine: drycut, split & stacked to 16” length, shortbox p/u $70, longbox p/u $85. DryBirch also available. We load. You haul. (250)545-6461 Firewood Pine: drycut, split & stacked to 16” length, shortbox p/u $70, longbox p/u $85. DryBirch also available. We load. You haul. (250)545-6461

New Wheelchair used only 3 months - was over $2000.00 asking $1000.00. Electric Hospital Bed - in perfect condition $1000.00. (250)545-0470 SHOPRIDER Scooters & Powerchairs. New & Used, Stairlifts, Vertical Platform lifts, Platform Stairlifts. Kelowna: 250-764-7757, Vernon: 250542-3745, Toll free: 1-888-5423745 www.okmobility.ca

Misc. for Sale

BUY-SELL-CONSIGN Quality furniture, household appliances, antiques, collectables and vehicles for CONSIGNMENT. www.doddsauction.com.

Furniture 2 Berkline Vibrating Rocker Recliners. 4yrs old, like new $300ea (1/2 price) (250)5468832 Hide-a-bed couch, clean, $100. (250)549-4660 KING size pillowtop boxspring & mattress. Brand New! Worth $1300,sell $495 250-550-6647 PILLOWTOP mattress, box. Queen. Brand New! MFR warranty. Worth $1100, sell $390 250-550-6647

CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259

3 line ads for any items under $500 for $10.02 will be going up in price as of

Garden Equipment

November 7th to $12.02 including tax

Sears 5hp, 23” Dual-stage, electric start. Snowblower w/chains. $300 (250)307-0009

Small ads, BIG deals! Heavy Duty Machinery 6 Yard Sander $1200, Christy Carriage for yarding $1000, (250) 545-4653 or 308-0977 A-STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges 20’40’45’53’ Used / Damaged 40’ insulated makes great shop. Only $2300! Needs door and 40’HC $2800 No Rust! Semi Trailers for Hiway & storage. Delivery BC and AB Call 24 hrs 1-866-528-7108 www.rtccontainer.com Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc. All insurance in place to work on your property. 250-260-0217

Misc. for Sale

5 11x13” framed prints of local wild animals by famous artists, $30 each 250-558-3364

ALLSWELL DELIVERY Door to Door Pick Up & Delivery. Plus Moving Service Or Have a Truck Dropped Off, Then Delivered When You’re Ready! Great Rates. Call Scott (250)306-0133 Brand new condition sofa bed. $150. 250-545-5225. Cheesecake Home Made 50 different Varieties! Call Pat 250-545-5623 Please lv msg Fishing lure bus. $250 Ldesk $35, ginseng $45, bee boxes $15 Dexion shelves $80, 3087554

Awarded “Green Business of the Year”

Farm & Garden

250-545-3420 Sporting Goods

FEEDS

Step Feed, Lifeline, Horse Treats Sporting Goods

2011 Norco CRR - SL, M, SRAM Red complete group 53/39, Ritchey Bars and Stem, Mavic Elite wheel $3600. 2009 Norco Diabolique II TT Bike, M, Vision Bars, Carbon Seatpost, forks, DuraAce 7800 brakes, shifters, derailleurs, FSA NeoPro Crank 54/42 - $3200 (no wheels) 2005 Cervelo P3K TT Frame only - 51cm, Carbon Fork and Seatpost - $200 Contact 250-462-4441 or mwalker@blackpress.ca

Houses For Sale

LOOKING TO BUY REAL ESTATE? has more properties for sale in the North Okanagan than all other real estate companies combined.* market daily.

Rentals

Misc. for Sale

Acreage for Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

FOOSBALL TABLE -Carrom Signature Moroccan Foosball table, EXCELLENT CONDITION, hardly used. Second set of interchangeable ﬁgures still in package. Asking $600. Please call 250-558-3695 or cell 250-309-8471. ForSale: Deutsche Bergromane 20 for $5 Tel: 250-5452197 Ask for Inge

Mobile Homes & Parks

Apt/Condo for Rent

Grindrod 3 1/2 acres, 3 bdrm house, full basement, reno’d, pasture land $350,000 250309-1420

ALEXIS PARK MANOR

MORRIS MANOR

NEED BUILDING PLANS New or renovation. Call Okanagan Blue Print. 250-558-8791 PEROGIES 3-kinds, Cabbage Rolls, clean glass whiskey bottle, half gallon juice jugs (glass) 250-545-3667 Solid Pine child’s captain bed w/mattress, 5dr dresser, 3dr w/bookshelf $350 250-5457486 WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240 WURLITZER PIANO AND BENCH Excellent condition, played very little, approximately 42” tall. Please call 250-558-3695.

Classiﬁeds = Results! Misc. Wanted

Learn it Coin Collector Buying old Coins, Silver, Gold, Olympic + Also buying bulk silver coins. Chad: 250-863-3082 (Local)

I want to buy enough coins to set up at coin shows. Todd 250-864-3521 Private. Wanted: Kash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556

Musical Instruments

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Why not call a agent today at Vernon 250-549-4161; Armstrong 250-546-3119; Lumby 250-547-9266; Enderby 250-838-0025 (Not intended To Solicit Properties Currently Listed For Sale) *OMREB MLS North Okanagan Listings 12/31/10

Sporting Goods Shefﬁeld Steel blades, Size 8, Sonjia Figure Skates, excellent cond. $49.99 308-7554

A single unspayed cat can produce 470,000 offspring in just seven years.

79,900

Be responsible don’t litter!

250-833-4728

2BDRM 1Bath CLEAN, New tile, hardwood, paint, tub, ﬁxtures, bldg int. quiet, #25538 OKhomesellers/250 558 5131

Mobile Home Pads

2bdrm, 2 bath, condo, in-suite laundry, no dogs, avail immed, $850/mo +util, dd 260-0381

Available Now!

Apt/Condos for Sale

Duplex/4 Plex 2bdrm downtown, 800 sq. ft. newly reno’d, new appls., close to all amenities, n/s, pets ok, $1200 +util 250-503-1308

Vernon/Salmon Arm Chase/Sicamous

For Sale By Owner

Call for details.

CONDO NO HST Luxury top quality West Kelowna 1368sqft 2 bdrm 2 full bath plus den Vaulted ceilings, corner unit. Huge deck. $369,900 250769-2191

250-833-4728

TOWNHOUSE. Nice area, 3 bdrm corner unit, Pool, Patio, Full basement, Central Air, Gas F, 4 appl. 209,000. 250545-5627

Houses For Sale

DISTRESS SALES

FREE computerized printout of foreclosure properties www.OkanaganForeclosures.com Salt Team, Re/Max Vernon

250-549-7258

FIRST TIME BUYERS

Why rent when you can own? Free list of homes for under $1000/month (+ 5% down)

DENON AVr-3803 7.1 Home Theatre Receiver with 115 watts x 8 channels: $110.00 DENON DVD 2900, DVD/SACD/CD/DVD AUDIO/CD-R Audiophile grade player (not Blue Ray): $100, all in excellent condition, Penticton, Phone 250-488-6716 after 6pm

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Homes Wanted YOUNG Family with business

Lathe $150., Drill Press $45., Band Saw $50. (250)549-4660

is looking for 1+ acre with house, Vernon area, 250-826- 1651

Apt/Condo for Rent

NORTHLAND PROPERTIES Adult Living in a secure building. On-site manager, 1 bedroom suite with AC and balcony, 3 appliances and access to pool and restaurant, underground parking. No smoking. No pets.

695.00

250-260-1162

Best location for Great living

• Bright 1 and 2 bdrms. • Renovated, Spacious, Air Conditioned Suites • Adult Oriented • Close to Bus • Park-like Settings • Clean, Well-Managed Building ASK ABOUT MOVE-IN INCENTIVES!

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Cozy 720 sq. ft. 1 bdrm garden apt., appliances & hot water. N/P, available immed.

610/month.

250-542-7723

Valleyview Apartments 1604 - 31st Street, Vernon • 1 or 2 Bedroom • Includes Heat, Water, Elevator, Parking and Coin Laundry • No Smoking

250-558-9696 CAPRI GARDEN ENDERBY RENTALS

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• Very clean units Very • Security building • Window coverings Reasonable Rent • Fridge / stove

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VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 – 35TH Street, Vernon SPECIAL HIDEAWAY 2 bdrm @ Adventure Bay. Fully furnished, new carpets & counter tops, awesome location. Available now until June. $750/mo. Sorry, NS, NP. ADULT ORIENTED Bach apt, neat & clean, new carpets, new paint, on bus route, covered parking, on-site laundry, close to grocery, summer swimming pool. Available immed. $550/mo. Sorry, NS, NP. 2 BD 2 BATH Super apartment with great view, FS, AC, on-site laundry, handy location. Adult oriented. Available immed. $750/mo. Sorry, NS, small pet okay.

250-542-5580 On Site MANAGERS 1bdrm, 1bdrm + den, f/s, d/w, a/c, balcony, secure prkg, adult oriented, n/p. 250-545-5773

One and 2 bedroom suites Senior oriented building, downtown across from Schubert Centre. Heat included. Inside Scooter parking available

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250-542-8989

URBAN POINTE 2 Bedroom suites from $850.00. Recently renovated suites with new in-suite laundries, security entrance, good central location. Half-month free rent with a 6-month lease. Available immediately and November 1, 2011.

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Hawthorn Lane Renovated condos with private courtyard — enjoy air conditioning and large deck, located in a convenient location right in the heart of Vernon. Affordable family living. In-house manager. Ask about rental incentives. 2 bdrm … $825 per month 3 bdrm … $925 per month To view, please call:

250-503-1257 A New Tradition of Quality Living

Armstrong

Seniors 55+ 1 & 2 bedroom Apartments Walk to downtown From $700 per month Call Troy at 250.546-3933 or cell 250.833-9158

MOVE IN INCENTIVES 1 + 2 Bdrm Apartment, +40 Adult, Secure Building, No Pets, No Smoking, Covered Parking, Elevator, Cable Incl.

250-503-7315 250-545-7251 BRENTWOOD APARTMENTS

1 Bedroom Apartment … in quiet Senior-oriented building. Large deck, air conditioning, laundry facilities on each ﬂoor. Heat included. Close to bus stop, Schubert Centre and downtown. N/P To view, call

250-545-0962 or 250-503-7977 1bdrm & 2bdrm $650-$800. No dogs, no drugs. (250)2601630 1bdrm 2 blocks from downtown Armstrong, newly reno’d, $590/mo 250-870-3378 1bdrm penthouse waterfront condo, incl. hydro, gas, phone cable/internet heated u/g prkg, $1290/mo. 250-503-8888 1-bd unit close to downtown, cute, updated, new paint ground level parking 550.00 + utilities view at www.arttales.ca or call Sean 250306-0959

LUXURY RETIREMENT COMPLEX.

One and two bedroom units starting at $ 1695/month with some services included and more options available. Ask about our move-in incentives.

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F/S, W/D, D/W, A/C, + utilities all included. N/S, N/P. Great quality living in a clean and spacious secure building. Good building for Seniors! On-site Resident Manager. REFERENCES REQUIRED SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE

250-542-1701 2 bdrm 2 bath DELUXE 3rd ﬂr corner. Gas F/P, No stairs from car! Cat OK. $925 incl. heat. Mature adult, NS. Ask for L. T. Discount. 250-309-2000

2BD, 2bth, 1256 sq.ft, partly furn’d & newly reno’d. Near UBC/Airport, NS/NP, Student or Mature persons pref’d. $1000/mo 1-780-458-2086. 2BDRM, 1bath, condo, Middleton, $725/mo. Avail Immed. 250-275-3223. 2bdrm, 1 bath newly renovated, close to amenities, laundry available, small pet ok, F/S, AC, RR, $850/mo + util. Pls. Contact: 1-800-235-1499 www.rentinvernon.com 2 Bdrm Apartment in Quiet Building near Hospital. F/S incl, no pets, utilities extra, $695/mth Tel: (250) 308-8500

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2 BED 1 bath upper level w/d #48-3800 40th Ave. No pets. $825. 250-545-1699 Belmonte Apartments, 1&2 bdrm. $650-$750. 30yrs+ seniors welcome. 250-307-0937. CENTURY MANOR/EMBERS 1 & 2 bdrm, close to Downtown & Schubert, N/S; N/P; Seniors. 250-275-8066

2-bdrm + den, 2 bath, $935.; 2-bdrm 1 bath $835.; Both incl util. n/s n/p (250)547-9297 2bdrm side-by-side 4plex, quiet, Alexis Park area, fenced yard, cat ok, no dogs, $775. + util. 250-308-9738, 542-4310 3bdrm 1/2 duplex, 2yr old, full bsmnt, parking, Lumby. $1100/mo. 250-550-4396 3bdrm, 1.5 bath, beautifully reno’d, great location, n/s, $995/mo 558-0969/938-1957 3bdrm, reno’d, n/s, n/p, w/d, fenced backyard, family oriented $950+util RR 250-938-3101 Duplex on acreage, 4bdrm, 3bath, R/R, large deck, garage, fabulous view, F/S, laundry h/u, N/P. $1200/mo +util. Avail immed. 250-542-3914. Mission Hill 2bdrm upper $900 Avail Now. UTIL INCL N/S, N/P, W/D. 250-306-6996

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5bdrm, 3bath, 2100 sqft, n/s, Armstrong, avail now $1300+ util. DD, RR 250-546-2986

Downtown Ofﬁce Space for Lease

Furnished bachelor, Fulton area, avail. immed. $575 5492502 lm_froese@yahoo.ca Nice 1bdrm, lrg kit, appls. incl, suit mat. person, n/s, n/p, bus rte $750/mo incl.utils.542-3031

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RICKFORD MANOR 1 & 2 bdrnm - close to downtown - N/P; N/S; Adults. 250-275-8066 Enderby, clean quiet 1 & 2 bdrm, move in allowance. 250308-9299 LARGE 2bdrm apt. $800/mo. +hydro, NO PETS, Avail. Now. 250-869-9788 Lumby renovated 1 or 2 bdrm, heat & cable incl. RR (250)545-8583, 250-307-4343 NEW 2 BR, 2 Bath for RENT in Vernon, avail. Dec.1. sec. heated U/G parking, storage locker, elevator, d/w, A/C, stainless appl., private W&D. $1100/month. 250-545-2834. No-smoking, no pets please. 1 BR also available immed. for $870.

NEW modern, 2-bdrm, 2-bath, a/c, insuite w/d, u/g parking, walking distance to Elementary & Highschool, bus & shopping, Dec1,250-503-8946 New Studio apt, lake access community, 30 min from Vernon. $525./mo (250)470-4179 SILVER STAR Mtn. RESORT at Creekside. You pick! Fully furnished 2 bed 2 bath unit $2000/month OR 1 bed 1 bath unit $1500/month. Includes utilities cable, gas ﬁreplace. SKI IN SKI OUT! Both situated directly at base of ski run. Long term seasonal rental only. Phone 250-938-0985 Studio & 1bed bright, clean & cozy in a quiet, well managed Apt building on bus route/walk to dwntwn. incl’s appls, heat, hot water, cable locker/prkg. n/p. Starting @ $560 250-5504069

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Misc for Rent Beautiful 14 wide mobile home, 2bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls., natural gas, garden, near SA & Enderby, snow & garbage removal incl., no dogs, $750/mth, 250-804-6115

Mobile Homes & Pads 2bdrm mobile, $650/mo. In Lumby or 5th Wheel $500/mo 250-309-6361, 250-547-6362 In Lumby 2 bdrm, gas heat, f/s, w/d, $650. Phone Tom at 250-503-7044 In Vernon 3-bdrm, f/s, w/d, gas heat n/p, $850/mo, $425 DD, Tom (250)503-7044

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COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL SPACE • OVERHEAD DOOR - 2038’ • $1400 PER MONTH GROSS CALL RAY @ 250-549-0198

Up to 5000 sq ft of shop, warehouse, ofﬁce space for lease, Hwy frontage, large yard. (250)306-3203 Yard space for rent, monthly, from 1 vehicle to entire ﬂeet, up to 5 acres of fenced secure area. 250-549-0141 or 778932-1055.

Duplex / 4 Plex

LARGE 3 BEDROOM UNIT

Available Dec. 15th In 19+ building. Fantastic view of Swan Lake & City. Storage shed & good parking. $895.00 pm + utilities. Call Rose to view 250-549-0665 1610 45th St Lg 2bdrm + den w/ in-suite laundry, n/s, family oriented building, prkg, storage, no dogs, avail Dec 1 $800+hydro. 250-547-6060 1bdrm,quiet,nonsmoker kitchen,Monthly $600-$660+ Weekly rates 250-558-6837 daytime 2bdrm, 1 bath, centrally located, w/d, n/p, n/s $800 util incl 250-308-7456

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• Bachelor suite, shared washroom, $500 incl utilities & cable TV. • 3 bedroom home near Sicamous, on Swanshore Place near beach. Home renovated, new ﬂooring and paint, F+S, W+D, garage, deck, yard, private, trees, $1200. vernonhomes.ca/forrent • 3 bedroom upper suite in Alexis Park. Large rooms, 5 appliances, shared laundry & yard. Full wrap-around deck, garage storage. $950 rent & $200 utilities. 1 BDRM, 1 bath, fully furnished home on OK Lake. For Januay & February. $750. inclds cable, internet & phone. (250)308-4001. 1 - Private 3bdrm, clean, 1/3 acre, Bella Vista area, 5-appl, f/p, carport, shed, Dec 1, shared util. 542-0060 2bdrm house, f/s, lower East Hill $875.+DD incl wsg. Dec 1. Yearly lease. 250-542-9766

1/2 DUPLEX 3 bdrm, 2 bath, by creek across from OK Builders, island kitchen, family room, F.S., D/W, W.D., shed. Available Dec. 1. $1100/mo. Sorry, NS, small pet okay.

BEAUTIFUL riverfront cedar home. 2B, 2B + loft. DB garage. lg deck and yard. N/S N/P ref DD 1400/m +utl. avail Dec1 ph 250-550-0573

COLDSTREAM HOME Quiet area off Postill Dr., 3 + 1 bdrms, newly renovated & decorated, huge lot by creek, F.S., D/W, W.D. Available Dec. 1. $1600/mo. Sorry, NS, small pet okay.

Bright 3bdrm mainﬂoor, n/s, n/p,near Courthouse,$950 incl. util. Avail Dec 1 250-558-0933.

250-542-5580 2+1bdrm + den, Lower East Hill f/s, f/p, a/c, view, suits prof couple, n/s, n/p, R/R & credit check $1250. 250-545-7466. 2/3 bdrm 1500 sq ft house, 5 min to Amrstrong. Reno’d, d/w, f/s, m/w, garage,pets ok, n/s, fruit trees, avail now $1200. 250-306-8952 *2/3bdrm mobile, clean, private, large addition, private beach access, #49 Louie Lane Westside Rd, avail immed., rent neg., 250-542-0060 2 BDRM house lower east hill, f/s, w/d, n/s, n/p, small garden, shed, ref. req. $800 util. 250558-5555 2Bdrm Rancher. Killiney Beach, Vernon, lrg Lake view Lot, NP $950. Prefer working couple. Ref’s. 250-260-6658. 3 bdrm, 1200 sqft house, w/d, f/s, m/w, pets ok, n/s, large lot, 20x15shop close to amenities $1100. 250-306-8952 3bdrm, 1325 sq ft, 5-appl, central location, n/s, n/p, $1175.incl util. 250-558-3664 3bdrm, 2bath, d/t Armstrong, 5 appl., large garage, fenced yard,pets ok. $1200 + util. Avail Dec.15.250-546-8886. 3bdrm, Coldstream, 180° view Kal Lake, $1250 + 60% util.shared laundry, n/p, avail now 250-869- 9788 3bdrm exec home, Easthill w/d, a/c, gas f/p, no pets, n/s $1200+util. (250)878-8439 3bdrm farm house $1200 +util,avail Dec 1 250-549-2310 3bdrm upper level, 3 bath, laundry, gas f/p, dbl garage, fenced back yard, covered sundeck, pets neg, n/s, $1150. (250)275-4676 3 bedroom farmhouse. Ok Landing area. Pets/horse ok, Pasture for rent also. Avail Dec 1. $1300./mo. (250)5423276 4bdrm, 1 bath, lg kitchen, big yard, shared w/d. N/S. N/P. $1300. incl util. Avail Dec. 1 Call Cam (250)540-7695 4bdrm, 2bath, 5 appls., fenced yard, 1bdrm suite downstairs, with sep ent in the back, shared laundry, f/s 250-540-7757 (rent as whole house or separate suites) 4-bdrm 2 bath house, 44st fenced yard, 5-appl, n/s $1350 +util. Avail now. 250-542-7572 4 BDRM, 3-bath in quiet Easthill neighborhood, family home $1350+utils. 250-300-7251. 4bdrm Coldstream, 2 kitchens, 180° view Kal Lake, $1900 + util, np, avail now. 250-869-9788 4bdrm, newly renovated, gas heat, central location, n/p. (250)545-9063

Bella Vista, 4bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, garage, f/s, 2 f/p, n/s, n/p, $1400. Avail Immed. 250838-9657

Brt 2bd, well maint., yrd, deck, carport with workshed $1000 incl/util 250-542-3309 BX 5bdrm, 3 bath, includes 2 bdrm seperate suite. .6 acre. Gardeners delight. lrg workshop $1950./mo 250-546-9067 Cozy executive newly reno’d OK Landing log home in town, country feel, 2bdrm, 2 bath, n/s,n/p $1350/mo. 503-2227

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Shared Accommodation 1bdrm, no-drugs, no-parties, D.T. From $450 incl.util. N/P, furniture, cable. 250-549-0644 Furn’d rm in lrg hse, 7min. to Vernon. 15min. to Silver Star. Pool & ﬁtness rm. $460/mo incl/util 250-503-8018 Room for rent, n/s, n/p, no drugs, suitable for professional or female student $300/mo (250)503-1269, 250-308-5906

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Suites, Upper 1 lrg bdrm ste, w/d, f/s, close to town on priv setting. Avail Avail now N/S, N/P. $675 utils incl. (250)542-6380, 308-8704 2 bdrm 2 bath, lrg immaculatesuite above Plant Bee on Bella Visa Rd, Avail immed. $925 incl Hydro. F/s, w/d, n/p, R.R. Phone Sid 250-540-1011. 3bdrm, lg deck w/view, 5530 Old Kamloops Rd. n/s, n/p, $1300.incl util. (250)550-4740 3Bdrm, upstairs, large home, n/s, pets ok, shared laundry, 1.5 bath, Armstrong area. $1100/mo +util. Avail Immed or Dec 1 (250)307-4919

Deep Creek 3bdrm house full bsmt, quiet country living, $900 mth, rr, 250-546-6158.

Covered Storage for Boat or RV, $50.-$70./mo. Enclosed storage for car, sm boat, etc 15’x19’ $90/mo 250)546-3452

East Hill home 3/4bdrms, 2bath, $1100/mo +util. By Application call (250)260-8425

CENTRAL LOCATION, Newly Reno’d 3bdrm shared laundry, sgle garage n/s n/p n/ parties. refs, d/d. Avail now. Reduced $1200incl utils1-306-545-1681

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EastHill clean 3bdrm, upper level of house, avail Jan 1, incl 1 bath, 5 appls., digital cable, lrge deck, shared fenced backyard, n/s, n/p, $1200 +60% util. 250-558-0764 after 5pm Enderby separate Bachelor, freshly painted, shared w/d,rr, $585util.incl. &cable 838-0481

Fully reno’d log cabin on Coldstream horse acrge,very private, beautiful setting, 500sqft. + loft, cat & dog ok. no laundry, $800+util 308-8138 Furnished 3 bdrm, 2 bath, Ok Lakeshore, 5-appl, dock, ns, np, $1199 + util, Oct 1- May 31. (250)558-5045 Large 4+bdrm home, in Winﬁeld. 3bdrm, 2-bath on main. 1+bdrm, 1-bath suite in lower Beautiful view of the lake from back deck. No smoking, pets neg, $1850/mo. Off street parking for up to 4 vehicles. Easy access to College, Kelowna & Vernon. Quiet location on dead end street. Avail Dec15 . 250-558-8231 Long term rental wanted, nice cozy 2bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, Parker Cove, $800+util, beach & boat launch - Linda 250-306-2785 Lumby 2.5bdrm, gas heating, close to schools, $950/mo. Call 250-547-2238 Newly reno’d 3bdrm modular in South BX, n/s, small pets ok, avail Dec1, $950/mo. 250549-9153. Okanagan Landing, 3-bdrm up, 2-bdrm down, 1.5-bath, mostly ﬁnished bsmt, f/s, w/d, large deck & garage, priv.lot, in a quiet neighborhood. $1450/mo+util, (250)545-7615

ONE MONTH FREE RENT EAST HILL 5 bedroom house (perfect for Home based business) $1550/excl utilities Option to Rent to Own 604-688-0830 RENT to Own Clean renovated 3br house with 5k down 1550/mo. 250-309-2565 Ridgeview Rd, 1.1 acres, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, rancher, $1350+ utils. Don 250-558-4608

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1/2 way to the Star, 1 bdrm, walkout, fully furnished, walkin closet, all utilities included, private parking, minutes to Silver Star or DT Vernon. Avail Immediately 250-558-7728 1bdrm,above ground, Coldstream,n/p, 180° view Kal Lk. $850 + 40% util. Shrd lndry, avail now. 250-869-9788. 1bdrm clean, $550. 2bdrm $695. Incl heat, hot water. NO DOGS. (250)542-9042, 250542-3241 1bdrm, clean, Harwood, NS/NP, $675/mo incl/util. 250-309-4657 1bdrm, close to ammenities. NS, NP, $750. TV, internet & util incl. Dec 1. 250-558-0707 1bdrm/KalRoad spacious, f/s, d/w, n/s, sm dog, sat. tv, shared W/D, priv. entry, $775 incl/util Av/immed 549-2178 1bdrm newer suite, w/d, f/s, microwave, satelite TV, internet, n/s, n/p, $750. util incl. Avail now. (250)545-2869 1-bdrm, n/s, single mature /person pref. util incl, tv/internet, own w/d, (250)503-0662 1-bdrm, ste in log home, country charm, bright, cozy & quiet, 1/2 way up SS Rd, priv entry, deck, fully furn, small appl, equipped kitchen, bbq, 1/2-bath/sauna, $800 util incl lv-msg (250)558-2906 1 bedroom basement suite for 1 person in quiet East Hill neighbourhood, shared laundry, N/P, N/S, Utilities inc./ own phone & cable. $ 700/250-260-0447. 2 bd Easthill Above Ground Reno’d. Quiet street. Util, AC, Intrnt, Cable, W&D, F&S. N/S Jan 1. $850 250-542-6552 2bdrm, 1100 sq ft, quiet, central w/d, n/s,n/p, prkg $800 incl util RR avail Dec 1 542-6535 2bdrm daylight, 1 bath, walkout, Middleton area Vernon side, f/s, w/d, n/s $950 incl util. Avail Dec 1 250-542-5894 2bdrm large, daylight, avail. Dec 1, Fulton area, $750/mo. incl/util. (250)549-4661, 250260-8700 2bdrm, level entry, daylight, f/s, laundry hookup, n/p $875, util incl, avail now, 6153 Old Kamloops Rd, 250-542-7179 2bdrm, near Vernon Sq., lrg living area, F/S, NS, NP, util. incl. $750/mo. 250-542-1972 2bdrm suite, close to Mission Hill school, $750 incl.util, avail. immed.,call pm 250-545-7512 2bdrm suite, no pet, $700./mo includes utilities. Available Dec 1, 2011. (250)545-5088 Bachelor unit, $575 incl util furniture & cable. D.T. locat, N/S Avail Dec1 250-549-0644 Brand new 2bdrm, 1 bath, n/s, n/p 250-503-1554 or cell 250307-6162 Bright, clean 2bdrm in 4plex, Cliff Ave in Enderby N/S, N/P $650 +utils 250-838-2655 COLDSTREAM 2bdrm + storage room,own level entrance + parking, own laundry/hook up. $750+ 1/2util. 250 503-7028 EAST HILL, bright 2 bdrm basement suite, f/s, d/w, shared laundry, parking, n/s, avail Jan 1st. $850 incl util. 250-545-3296. Enderby (Rural), 1bdrm suite $700., Bachelor Suite $450., both incl all util, Sat TV&Int 250-558-9171

Townhouses IMPECCABLE TOWNHOME Bella Vista Bright, secure 3 bedroom, 3½ bath, single attached garage, N/S, N/P. Available immediately. $ /mo + utilities.

1994 Subaru Justy, 4x4, new clutch, new tires $1,000 250547-0055 2000 Caravan, 7pass, 104K, local, Sr. owned, new winters, batt, brakes etc. $3850 Firm. (250)542-8163 2005 Chev Cavalier, new studded winter tires, brakes, exhaust, very clean, $3,580 250307-0002 Olds 2dr, 3.0L, 160km running order $350 (250)545-6285

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250-309-2436 3bdrm FURNISHED, gem on Kal Lake, Coldstream, in Vernon, spacious private townhome, f/p, 6 appl., incl. util., tel., internet, cable $1250/mo. 250-545-7696 / 403-547-5345 4Bdrm, 3.5 Bthrm, end unit @ Rock community, waiting for a long term lease Sorry, No sublet, n/s,n/p.$1,300 + All utilities.250-558--8860 gueon@live.ca Like New 3 level townhouse, Lower East Hill, 3bdrm 2.5 bath, large Master suite. $1100/mo + utils. N/S, N/P. Avail Jan 1 (250)260-1150

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Auto Accessories/Parts 4 205-65-15, 5 spoke steel wheels and 4 Winters to ﬁt most Hondas. $225. Gene 250-503-1080 or 250-5450531. RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty. 250-542-2685. WRECKING GM FWD CARS, motors from $250; trannies from $200; doors from $50. All parts on shelf. Since 1994. Armstrong. 250-546-9055.

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2007 Buick Allure, 4dr white. 23,000 miles 4 winters + summers. $14,000. 250-545-1564

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Recreational/Sale 1979 Motorhome, only 87,000 kms, clean cond, works well $2800 or Trade (250)549-3781 Super Camper - 10’ Caribou, fully loaded, a/c, microwave, etc, Moving must sell $10,500 obo (250)260-4435

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2001 RMK 800, $2900 or 2003 RMK 700, $3600 (250)8386529 2005 Polaris RMK 900 IQ. Lots of mods $4200 obo. 250682-0824

Sport Utility Vehicle 1997 Toyota Rav-4 4x4, 4dr 5spd, 143,000 km, loaded, exc cond. $6900. 250-545-9120 2007 Suzuki 450 King Quad $5700.; 8hp 28” Snowblower, needs auger repair $150. Phone: (250)558-0111

Trucks & Vans 1991 Dodge D-150, low mileage, work truck. $750.obo 250-938-1464. 1997 Chev 1/2 ton S10, 4 wd, gas, snow tires, clean, 83,800 mi, $3,850 546-0031 2003 NISSAN Frontier. Super charged V6, crew cab long box. Brand new paint job, winter tires, brakes & battery. 114,000 kms, Excellent cond. $13,000. (250)308-4001. 2006 GMC 3500 Crew Cab LB Single Rear Wheel, 178K, 6L gas, auto, new brakes & new winter tires, very clean, $13,700 obo 250-307-0002 2007 Chev Uplander 7-pass Van, 150K, auto, cruise, a/c, power windows & locks, winter & new summer tires. $8700. 1250-547-9060 92 Dodge Voyager LE, runs well, incl. studded winter tires Only $499.99 250-558-4941

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2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO CREW W CAB 4X4 !

NEW

28,78800

$ Stk# 11-266

Less $2500 Cash for Clunkers*

26,288

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Your ad can travel around BC without you ever leaving home!

Happy Thoughts

HAPPY BRRRFDAY!

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288

Snowmobiles

Fix it

Lonely Need Healing Message! Baby Doll, Classy Private Studio. (250)548-3300

Call 250-938-8997 1992 Subaru Loyale, new brakes, water pump, & winters, 4wd, $750 (250)545-4958

Vernon’s Only Exxxotic Island Barbie, 20 yrs., beautiful, sexy & fun Tia! 250-938-7154

Terry Baptist!

Legal Notices

The Corporation of the

City of Vernon 2012 HIRED EQUIPMENT PRE-QUALIFICATION The City of Vernon invites submission from qualified Contractors to be included on a prequalified list for Hired Equipment. Submissions shall be marked “2012 / Hired Equipment PreQualification” and will be received at the office of the Purchasing Agent – Operation Services Office, 1900 – 48th Avenue, Vernon, B.C., V1T 8Y7, up to Wednesday, November 30, 2011 for:

Ask our classiﬁed consultants about advertising in one or all of these papers:

Salmon Arm Revelstoke Nakusp I found it in Summerland the classiÀeds, Princeton and so can you. Golden Invermere

250.550.7900

2012 - Winter snow removal / hauling services 2012 - Summer excavating / hauling services Contractors submitting pre-qualiﬁcation submissions must consent to the City of Vernon verifying the information provided. Forms may be obtained from the City of Vernon website at www.vernon.ca or pick up from the ofﬁce of the Purchasing Agent. The City of Vernon reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to pre-quality a limited number or to pre-qualify none of the Contractors applying. Although the City of Vernon may pre-qualify Contractors at this time, we accept applications throughout the year in case of emergencies or for back up should we require any other equipment. All inquiries should be directed to the Purchasing Agent via email at pagent@vernon.ca.

Fernie Creston Grand Forks Nelson Castlegar Trail

MorningStar

The

classiﬁeds@vernonmorningstar.com

Sunday, November 27, 2011 - The Morning Star B31

DBA P.G. SURG-MED LTD.

HEALTH CARE PRODUCTS Order Desk: 1-866-942-87288

Ph: 250-549-7288 • Fax: 250-549-7281 4206 25th Ave., Vernon, B.C. V1T 1P4 www.pgsurgmed.com

H & T Nails

Gift Certiﬁcates Available

Professional nail care for ladies and gentlemen

• Gel • Acrylic • Manicures • Waxing • Pedicures • Nail Design

778-475-0775 Railway Plaza • #104 - 4710 31st St, Vernon Call now to book your appointment

Betty Lou Boutique

Holiday Party Dresses • Prom Dresses * Accessories Gift * Casual Wear Certificates Plus sizes up to 3X Available

FREEDOMMOTORSPORTS LTD. 7225 OLD KAMLOOPS ROAD, VERNON, B.C.

Call J.R. or Steve 250-558-3333

DLR #31020

NO DOCUMENTATION OR FREIGHT CHARGES

www.freedommotorsports.ca

Impressions Salon Hair and Esthetics

NHL Schedule

Thursdays

#103 - 2800 29th Street, Vernon 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

• Windows & Doors • Shower Doors • Mirrors

Fully loaded, heated seats, IPod connect, Bluetooth

MIN $500

WWW.VERNONKIA.CA D#30973

SALE PRICE

24,945

STK #212018

ONLY!

1-888-545-7281

Firewood Best BIG POWER Seller BIG SAVINGS SALES

SERVICE

PARTS

SAVOY EQUIPMENT

LTD.

7. Chicago at St Louise 8. Buffalo at Nashville 9. Philadelphia at Phoenix 10. NY Islanders at Dallas 11. Calgary at Edmonton 12. Florida at San Jose

Week 9, Dec 3

25,445 $

KIA

Montreal at Los Angeles Toronto at Boston Ottawa at Washington Pittsburgh at Carolina New Jersey at Winnipeg NY Rangers at Tampa Bay

Official Entry Form NAME OF ADVERTISER

250-542-9309

2809-45th Ave, Vernon

2012 Sorento ORIGINAL MSRP $28,545 KIA CASH DISCOUNT $3,100 $

55.5 cc, 18” Bar

449.99 Husqvarna 455 Rancher + Kit

3202 29 Street, Vernon • 250-545-0627

Mondays

Winner __________________Loser ___________________

12408 Kal Lake Road, Vernon • 250-545-3131 • OPEN 11 am - Midnight OOD & DAILY F ECIALS P S DRINK

on our HD Bigscreen!

2904 - 43rd Avenue, Vernon • 250-545-3291

• Bakery • Deli • Meat Department Price until Sat. Dec 3, 2011

GPS TRACK & START your vehicle from your Smartphone V NON VER VERNON N

autosound

CALL YOUR ADVERTISING CONSULTANT TODAY! 250-545-3322

Fairweather Bingo FAIRWEATHER ROAD

11TH AVE.

THIS OPPORTUNITY IS WAITING FOR YOU…

NEW YORK RANGERS

SAN JOSE SHARKS

w w w. v e r n o n m o r n i n g s t a r. c o m

HIGHWAY #6

MorningStar

#105 - 5146 26th St, Vernon

(Between Wendy’s & Burger King)

250-549-2862

1015 Fairweather Road, Vernon

250-558-6919 STRIP MALL

KALAMALKA LAKE ROAD

Prize Line 250-558-1599

EXPERIENCE DIFFERENCE

THE

EXECUTIVES REALTY LTD.

TOP 5 PRODUCER

We are proud to offer everything you need for your new home or renovation project, all under one roof. From windows to ﬂoors coverings, to kitchens, baths, ﬁreplaces, paint, lighting and all the parts to put it in with,

WE HAVE IT ALL!!! Help is close to home! 8am - 5:30pm Sat. • 9am - 5pm Sun.

4601 27th St, Vernon • 250-545-5384

Dawn Stephanishin AMP Invis Mortgage Broker

Invis - Dawn Stephanishin and Assoc. Experience • Integrity • Commitment

Cidel Moving & Storage (1975) Ltd. 2101 - 43rd Street, Vernon 250-542-4254 2008 Winner of Atlas’ National Packing and Unpacking Service Award

11. Winner __________________Loser ___________________ TIE BREAKER

Total Points Both Teams_________________________

PASTA TUESDAY … ALL DAY

NAME:_______________________________________________ ADDRESS:_____________________________________________ PHONE:______________________________________________ $50 cash will be given to the contestant who picks the most winners/losers. In the case of a tie, the person who guesses closest to the total points scored in the Saturday night tie breaker game wins. If still a tie, prize money will be split. All entrants must use the official entry form on this page. Limit 3 entries per family. Decision of the judges will be final. All entries become property of The Morning Star. REMEMBER: ENTRANTS MUST ENTER THE NAME OF THE ADVERTISER FOR BOTH THE WINNING AND LOSING TEAMS. ENTRIES CONTAINING TEAM NAMES WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. Mail or bring your entry to The Morning Star, 4407 - 25 Ave., Vernon, BC V1T 1P5 before 5 pm, Friday, Dec 2, 2011.

PICK YOUR SAUCE • PICK YOUR PASTA

HERITAGE RESTAURANT 3127 - 30th Ave., Downtown Vernon • 250-545-3228 DINE IN - TAKE OUT • FULLY LICENSED National Bank Financial’s Tax-Free Savings Account should be a serious part of your ﬁnancial game plan. Put growth in your TFSA today!! “There’s no substitute for guts.” — Paul Bear Bryant

250-260-4580

Entry must be received at The Morning Star office by 5 pm, Friday, Dec 2, 2011

The

Country Court Mall Armstrong, B.C. 250-546-3039

250-503-8788 • www.askdawn.ca • 4705B - 29th Street, Vernon

12. Winner __________________Loser ____________________

VERNON

Serving the community for over 81 years

Mike Sandstra Century 21 Executives Realty Ltd. 250-307-7318 • www.mikesandstra.com

ANAHEIM DUCKS

FULL SERVICE:

Selected Varieties • 2 L Plus Deposit, Recycling Fee Where Applicable

Start thinking WINTER TIRES …

We’re a tradition too!

Call now to book your free home evaluation Personal Service • Expert Advice • Referral Program

DALLAS STAR

5301 25th Ave, Landing Plaza

For all your tire needs!

“Your GM & All Makes AC/Delco Service Center”

ALL THE HOCKEY GAMES

4513 - 25th Ave Vernon, BC • 250-542-9222

National Bank Financial is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of National Bank of Canada. The National Bank of Canada is a public company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (NA:TSX)

3202 - 30 Avenue, Downtown • www.excelﬁt.ca

CAROLINA HURRICANES

$ 00

Pop1 Western Family

MONTREAL CANADIENS

WINNIPEG JETS

BUY-LOW FOODS

includes check system operation, service front & rear differential, service transfer case

Thinking of selling your home?

10. Winner __________________Loser ___________________

Your Local Store...

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Come watch

Always Great Food & Good Times!

• Kelowna • West Kelowna

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 8 AM - 9 PM

NEW JERSEY DEVILS

VERNON’S ONL ONLY LY BEACHFRONT PATIO PATIO. O FAMILIES WELCOME!

Week 9, Dec 3

Fall Renovations

H &L GLASS LTD.

BOSTON BRUINS

Men’s Day

778.475.5648

3401 30th Avenue, Vernon • 250.503.5547

Select the teams that your think will win & lose from the schedule below. Enter the name of the ADVERTISER sponsoring the teams on the official entry form

ST. LOUIS BLUES

How to Play

Alexander’s mous Dr y Ribs after 4pm Fa $500/lb.

SEW: Quilts, Garments, Home Decorations or Clothes Open Arm Sewing Machine

Freones!

Less

Includes: • Mending stitch • Stretch stitch • Blind hem • Button holes • Sews denim, canvas, even leather

All this… for

Findlays $ Vacuum & Sewing

only

199

250-549-2730 • ANDRE’S PLAZA (next to the Village Green Mall) w w w. f i n d l a y s v a c u u m a n d s e w. c o m

MINNESOTA WILD

SURG-MED,

5,988

www.bcmotorproducts.ca

OTTAWA SENATORS

limit one per customer at participating locations limited time offer

Hockey Special

Winter 4X4 Service Special

WASHINGTON CAPITALS

Open 7 Days a Week: Sun.-Wed. 10am - 8pm • Thurs.-Sat. 10am-9pm Across from Superstore

Sunroof, leather, one owner, 4X4

SINCE 1965

with purchase of sub or donair

COLORADO AVALANCHE

#113 - 5100 Anderson Way • 778.475.6005

2001 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA LTD

EDMONTON OILERS

24oz Soft Drink

LOS ANGELES KINGS

FREE

PHILADELPHIA FLYERS

Simply The Best!

VANCOUVER CANUCKS

CHICAGO BLACK HAWKS

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING

PHOENIX COYOTES

CALGARY FLAMES

3303 43 Ave., Vernon (Beside Safeway) • 250-542-3132

FLORIDA PANTHERS

RED TOP GROCERY & FOOTWEAR LTD.

weekly

Total of $1250 to be won over 25 weeks

COLUMBUS BLUEJACKETS

9/12 Tie Breaker

NEW YORK ISLANDERS

Quality Footwear

WIN

NASHVILLE PREDATORS

Lorraine Kailsson

ENTER TO $

YOU PICK THES WINNER

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS

Weekly HOCKEY t s e t n o C

Winner for Week 7

BUFFALO SABERS

Winter Boots

PITTSBURGH PENGUINS

DETROIT RED WINGS

B2 Sunday, November 27, 2011 - The Morning Star

Our Famous Brunch Buffet every Sunday, 9 am - 2 pm • Gift Cards available • Wednesday is Family Night • Catering available … on site or off, call for more information

3908 - 32nd Street, Vernon 250-545-4484 • pantry.ca

B32 Sunday, November 27, 2011 - The Morning Star

www.vernonmorningstar.com

Shop Downtown Vernon …this this Holiday Season

Gift Certiﬁcates Available

Late Night Shopping in Downtown Vernon Friday, December 2nd Free Parking and Santa Downtown Saturday, December 3rd Free Parking and Santa Downtown Saturday, December 10th

250-542-2556 2902 31st Ave. www.crystalblueuniforms.com

Betty Lou Boutique

Holiday Party Dresses Prom Dresses

Free Parking and Santa Downtown Saturday, December 17th

* Accessories * Casual Wear Plus sizes up to 3X

Free Parking downtown until Saturday, December 24th

Santa Saturdays

• Exceptional Service • Enjoy a coffee, lunch or dinner while you are here www.downtownvernon.com

in Downtown Vernon Santa will be visiting Downtown Vernon during the holidays. While shopping, dining and playing in Downtown Vernon … keep your eyes open for Santa because he’ll surely have a treat for you!

Santa will be in Downtown Vernon on the following days: Friday, Dec. 2 —

Free visits at Cheek to Cheek Dance Studio (Late Night Shopping Event)

Watch for the 8-Page “Late Night Shopping Event” special section in Wednesday, November 30th issue of The Morning Star.

Friday, Dec. 2 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 10am-4pm

3401 30th Avenue, Vernon • 250.503.5547

This Holiday Season Call us for a safe ride home...

...please don’t drink & drive!

Vernon TTaxii CCapitol it l TTaxi 250-545-3337

250-545-1355

Saturday, Dec. 3 — Santa roaming throughout Downtown Saturday, Dec. 10 - Santa roaming throughout Downtown Saturday, Dec. 17 - Santa roaming throughout Downtown

Don’t forget your camera!

e Parkin e n r w g F o Downt … every Saturday until December 24

(Metered Spaces - time limits apply) Brought to you by the City of Vernon and the Downtown Vernon Merchants

#4 -

3101 -

29th Street, Ve

rnon

• 250 -542-58 51

w w w.downtownvernon.com

Everyone is welcome to attend

2700 - 30th Avenue, Vernon (kitty corner to the Court House)

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250-549-0402 www.centralanimalhospital.ca