Lisa VanderVelde

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Rosella Franklin (left) and Nelda Davey sit with Martin Gardner, director of operations, at Silver Springs Residence, which is across from the Vernon Performing Arts Centre.

Renos launch new era at Silver Springs

Vancouver Resource Society purchased the Vernon property two years ago.

Rosella Franklin (left) and Nelda Davey sit with Martin Gardner, director of operations, at Silver Springs Residence, which is across from the Vernon Performing Arts Centre.
Kathy Ridley (left) of Vernon Square Liquor Store, Tania Robinson (right), of 30th Street Liquor Store, and Colin Hamilton, of Village Green Liquor Store, donate wine to Pippa Forster, of the NOCLS board directors, for the eighth annual Art and Wine Gala in support of the NOCLS.

NOCLS hosts tasty and artistic fundraiser

A fun evening at the Eclectic Med in Vernon features delicious food, wine and art

Kathy Ridley (left) of Vernon Square Liquor Store, Tania Robinson (right), of 30th Street Liquor Store, and Colin Hamilton, of Village Green Liquor Store, donate wine to Pippa Forster, of the NOCLS board directors, for the eighth annual Art and Wine Gala in support of the NOCLS.
Cory Maksymchuk, nine, has collected a Vernon Winter Carnival button for every year of Carnival.

Cory captures Carnival spirit

It took four years, but Cory Maksymchuk has completed his collection of Vernon Winter Carnival pins

Cory Maksymchuk, nine, has collected a Vernon Winter Carnival button for every year of Carnival.
Miss Paradigm Naturopathic Medicine Madison Catt is crowned as Queen Silver Star the 56th Thursday night at the Proclamation and Coronation at the Performing Arts Centre. Miss Gareb Holdings Ltd. Sneha Suniara was crowned as Princess Silver Star.

Royalty crowned

Queen and Princess Silver Star the 56th were crowned Thursday night.

Miss Paradigm Naturopathic Medicine Madison Catt is crowned as Queen Silver Star the 56th Thursday night at the Proclamation and Coronation at the Performing Arts Centre. Miss Gareb Holdings Ltd. Sneha Suniara was crowned as Princess Silver Star.
Bob and Kathy Gibson are celebrating 33 years as the owners of Fine Kettle O’Fish in Vernon. The business follows the Oceanwise program.

Business hooks into customer loyalty

Bob and Kathy Gibson have owned A Fine Kettle O’Fish for 33 years in Vernon

Bob and Kathy Gibson are celebrating 33 years as the owners of Fine Kettle O’Fish in Vernon. The business follows the Oceanwise program.
Markus Pukonen enjoys a pit stop in Vernon while circumnavigating the Earth without the use of a motor.

‘Round the world motor-free

Circumnavigating the globe is an intense endeavour. How about doing it without the use of any sort of motor?

Markus Pukonen enjoys a pit stop in Vernon while circumnavigating the Earth without the use of a motor.
Fay and Nathan Koss welcome their New Year's baby boy Eliot Steven Koss born Jan. 1 at Vernon Jubilee Hospital.

New Year’s Baby

Fay and Nathan Koss welcome their first son Eliot Steven Koss on New Year's Day.

Fay and Nathan Koss welcome their New Year's baby boy Eliot Steven Koss born Jan. 1 at Vernon Jubilee Hospital.
Stefan and Pearl Marten have opened the doors to Marten Brewpub, next to their restaurant, the Naked Pig, in downtown Vernon.

Marten Brewpub on tap downtown

Stefan and Pearl Marten have been enjoying the brewing aspect of their new business

Stefan and Pearl Marten have opened the doors to Marten Brewpub, next to their restaurant, the Naked Pig, in downtown Vernon.
Kylie Sheldrake, 10, picks the lucky winner of $500 in gift cards at the annual Morning Star Shop Local Bear Giveaway at The Morning Star.

Good karma shines on Teddy bear event

As the last of the 50 Morning Star Christmas bears were handed out, the tears started flowing

Kylie Sheldrake, 10, picks the lucky winner of $500 in gift cards at the annual Morning Star Shop Local Bear Giveaway at The Morning Star.
Rod Faust has owned Sun Dial Lightning for 20 years. The Vernon store was founded 40 years ago by Ray and Dorothy Creed.

Sun Dial Lighting shines bright for 40 years

The business was started by Ray and Dorothy Creed in 1975 and bought by current owner Rod Faust 20 years ago.

Rod Faust has owned Sun Dial Lightning for 20 years. The Vernon store was founded 40 years ago by Ray and Dorothy Creed.
Evelyn and Nick Martselos and Jeff Kinney are the owners of Papa Nick’s Global Cuisine in Vernon. The business serves up meals that can be taken home and warmed up.

Papa Nick’s ready to serve global cuisine

Nick and Evelyn Martselos and partner Jeff Kinney serve up meals to take home

Evelyn and Nick Martselos and Jeff Kinney are the owners of Papa Nick’s Global Cuisine in Vernon. The business serves up meals that can be taken home and warmed up.
Gail Wright, counter manager for Shiseido and Elizabeth Arden at The Bay, receives a Cosmetics Outstanding Service Award.

Cosmetician earns award

Her dedication to her customers has garnered Gail Wright national recognition

Gail Wright, counter manager for Shiseido and Elizabeth Arden at The Bay, receives a Cosmetics Outstanding Service Award.
Lorna Vanderhaeghe is at the Schubert Centre Wednesday to help women learn how they can naturally balance their hormones.

Menopause is manageable

This may be the last time Vernonites will have a chance to hear one of Canada’s most well-known experts on women’s hormones

Lorna Vanderhaeghe is at the Schubert Centre Wednesday to help women learn how they can naturally balance their hormones.
Author Sylvia Abolis Mennear met with Canadian singer Michael Bublé at Word Vancouver in September, which is Western Canada’s largest literary festival.

Castle in Cherryville inspires local writer

Sylvia Abolis Mennear to sign copies of her fiction fantasy novel.

Author Sylvia Abolis Mennear met with Canadian singer Michael Bublé at Word Vancouver in September, which is Western Canada’s largest literary festival.
Ashley Greenwood, Best Buy general manager, is excited about the renovations to the Vernon store.

Best Buy brand unveiled

Blue has replaced red, as Best Buy has completed its transformation from the former Future Shop.

Ashley Greenwood, Best Buy general manager, is excited about the renovations to the Vernon store.
Roger Annis, owner of Breakaway Health and Fitness, stands in his new location at Village Green Hotel. The gym covers 10,000-square-feet.

Breakaway moves into larger premises

Roger Annis rolled the dice and moved his gym, Breakaway Health and Fitness, to the Village Green Hotel.

Roger Annis, owner of Breakaway Health and Fitness, stands in his new location at Village Green Hotel. The gym covers 10,000-square-feet.
Brody Wells of Sylvan Lake, Alberta flips as he and Mike Prince of Kelowna ride their flyboards at Kekuli Bay Wednesday afternoon.

Flyboarders hope to break record tomorrow

Flyboarders want to break the record for most flyboards on Canadian water.

Brody Wells of Sylvan Lake, Alberta flips as he and Mike Prince of Kelowna ride their flyboards at Kekuli Bay Wednesday afternoon.
Watkin Motors, which started as Watkin's Garage, is celebrating its centennial. It is the oldest Ford dealership in Canada.

Watkin rolls out a century of service

The longest established Ford dealership in Canada was started by Joe Watkin in 1915 in downtown Vernon.

Watkin Motors, which started as Watkin's Garage, is celebrating its centennial. It is the oldest Ford dealership in Canada.
Craig Dickson, store manager of the downtown Safeway, has worked for Safeway for 40 years, with 14 of them spent at the downtown store. The 30th Avenue store is celebrating its 50th anniversary in that location. There has been a Safeway in downtown Vernon since 1927.

Downtown Safeway is golden

Downtown Safeway is celebrating half-a-century in its current location

Craig Dickson, store manager of the downtown Safeway, has worked for Safeway for 40 years, with 14 of them spent at the downtown store. The 30th Avenue store is celebrating its 50th anniversary in that location. There has been a Safeway in downtown Vernon since 1927.
Emma Kane, three, pulls her reluctant friend Brayden Ratten, five, out for a dance in front of the Ram Truck Stage Wednesday at the Interior Provincial Exhibition.

Fun for all ages at IPE

The Armstrong fair is open for one more day and large crowds are expected

Emma Kane, three, pulls her reluctant friend Brayden Ratten, five, out for a dance in front of the Ram Truck Stage Wednesday at the Interior Provincial Exhibition.