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Carnival remembers the
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Thanks to our Sponsors
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• Caufields Engraving • Sand and Stone Jewellery • Vernon Lions Club
• COBS Bread • Shaw Spotlight • Vernon Lodge
• Davidson Lawyers LLP • Schubert Centre • Vernon Square Safeway
• Lake City Casino Vernon • The Fig Bistro • Wayne Emde Photography
• Monashee Rail • Tim Hortons
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• AKA Room Services • Hester Creek Estate Winery • Subway - Kysa Investment
• Associated Environmental • Integral Accounting Inc. • The Stor-It Place
• Browns Socialhouse • JC Bradley • Tillicum Electric
• Bugaboos Bakery Café • Kim Heizmann Century 21 • Vernon Dodge & Jeep
• Castle at Swanlake • Liquor Warehouse • Vernon Teach and Learn
• Centre Dry Cleaning • NORAC North Okanagan • Vernon Vipers
• Cotton’s Chocolates Amateur Radio Club • Village Green Shopping
• DCent Mobile Food • Nor-Val Event Rentals Centre
• De Vine Vintners • Okanagan Military Tattoo • Village Green Hotel
• District of Coldstream • Okanagan Par-t-Perfect Complex
• Downtown Vernon • Okanagan Spirits • Uniglobe Travel
Association • Planet Bee Honey Farm • Wayside Press
• Durning Directions & • Predator Ridge • XCEL Advisory Group
Services Ltd • Salmon Arm Roots and
• Fabricland Vernon Blues Festival
• Greater Vernon Chamber • Silver Skate Festival
of Commerce • Speedpro Signs
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• Acutruss • Curves Women’s Gym • North Okanagan Optimist
• Allan Brooks Nature Centre • Dr. Craig Goplen Dentist Club
• Bertelsen Plumbing Ltd • Five Star Awards • Okanagan Traffic Control
• Bliss Pilates • H&L Glass Ltd • Quinn’s Dog Cookies
• Caravan Farm Theatre • Halina Centre • Rogers Foods
• Cheers Okanagan • Hi-Pro Sportswear • Sproing Creative
• Corbett Office Plus • Kal Tire • Tambellini Design Studio
• Creekside Landing • Motts Clamato
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2020 Carnival at a Glance
PRE-CARNIVAL EVENTS SuNDAy, FEBruAry 9 FriDAy, FEBruAry 14
• Queen Silver Star Excellence Program: • Feather Fancier Show and Antique and • Valley First Trip Around Town
Official Debut and Fashion Show Collectibles Sale, (51st Annual) • Arrest the Best
• Queen Silver Star Excellence Program: • Vernon Vipers vs Trail Smoke Eaters Hockey • Coca-Cola Classic Peewee Hockey
Talent Showcase Game Tournament
• Best Decorated Premises Contest, 47th • Grooving with the Grandkids • Sheriff’s Jail
Annual • Okanagan’s Got Talent • Groovin’ at the Farmstock Market
• School Poster Contest MONDAy, FEBruAry 10 • Jopo House Luncheon
• Queen Silver Star Excellence Program • Valley First Trip Around Town • Broomball Tournament
Proclamation of Queen Silver Star LX • Senior Jopo House Luncheon
• Arrest the Best
FriDAy, FEBruAry 7 • Sheriff’s Jail • Bouquet of Botany
• Valley First Trip Around Town • Jam Can Curling • Valentines’ Night Ski at Sovereign Lake
• Vernon Hot Air Balloon Festival • restaurant Olympics • Valentines iron Gallery opening at O’Keefe
• ice Sculpting ranch
TuESDAy, FEBruAry 11
• BC Championship Snow Sculpture • St. James Family Fling
• Valley First Trip Around Town
Competition • Dinner Theatre – “Doesn’t Time Fly” –
• Arrest the Best Musical Comedy
• Sheriff’s Jail
• Sheriff’s Jail • Country Music Valentines Night Dance
• Super Spies
• Bingo Marathon • Snowed in Comedy Tour
• Balloon Glow & Carnival Kickoff Celebration
• Total Fun Bed races • Summer of Love
• Queen Silver Star Excellence Program
Coronation of Queen Silver Star LX • Jam Can Curling
• Zany Zines
SATurDAy, FEBruAry 15
• BeerCan Beiner • Valley First Trip Around Town
• Suds N’ Cider • Dinner Theatre – “Doesn’t Time Fly” –
Musical Comedy • Coca-Cola Classic Peewee Hockey
• Vernon Vipers vs Nanaimo Clippers Hockey Tournament
Game • Tea Blending Workshop
• Pancake Breakfast
• Pinot & Paint
SATurDAy, FEBruAry 8 • Groove your Flow with Bliss Pilates
• Valley First Trip Around Town WEDNESDAy, FEBruAry 12 • JCi rock Stars Bonspiel presented by A&W
• Vernon Hot Air Balloon Festival • Valley First Trip Around Town • iron Gallery & Blacksmithing Demos at
• BC Championship Snow Sculpture • Arrest the Best O’Keefe ranch
Competition • Boys and Girls Club Drop-in Kids Karnival • 60’s Craft Party
• Over the Hill Downhill • Sheriff’s Jail • Sheriff’s Jail
• ice Sculpting • Broomball Tournament • Polar Bear Swim
• Jess4Kids Team Challenge relay • Winter Breakout • Family Day in the Park
• Soups On!!! Free Soup at Sovereign Lake • Jam Can Curling • 49th Annual Carnival “Special Needs” Gala
• Sheriff’s Jail • Get Groovy • Chili Cook Off
• Beer Garden • Dinner Theatre – “Doesn’t Time Fly” – • Space Odyssey
• Vernon Winter Carnival Parade, 60th Annual Musical Comedy • Dinner Theatre – “Doesn’t Time Fly” –
• Moon Madness • Origami and Tea Musical Comedy
• Jopo Swim THurSDAy, FEBruAry 13 • Vernon Vipers vs West Kelowna Warriors
• Celebration of Talent (formerly Bandarama) • Valley First Trip Around Town Hockey Game
• CPF Vernon’s Skate with Bonhomme de • Arrest the Best • 11th Annual Winter Carnival Blues Festival
Neige • Coca-Cola Classic Peewee Hockey SuNDAy, FEBruAry 16
• Lego Space Party Tournament • Valley First Trip Around Town
• Snowflake Ball • Sheriff’s Jail • Coca-Cola Classic Peewee Hockey
• rocking at the Lake • Jopo House Luncheon Tournament
• Predator ridge Parka Party • Broomball Tournament • Starting Block 10K run
• irish Pub Night • Senior Jopo House Luncheon • Toonie and a Tin
SuNDAy, FEBruAry 9 • Jam Can Curling • Snowshoe Tour to Sovereign Lake Nordic
• Valley First Trip Around Town • Mr. Mikes TWiST OFF Centre’s Groovy Cabin
• Vernon Hot Air Balloon Festival • Tie-Dye Troubles • Sheriff’s Jail
• BC Championship Snow Sculpture • unWined Downtown • TKH Kids Club Dance Party
Competition • Dinner Theatre – “Doesn’t Time Fly” – • Mother Daughter Princess Tea
• Over the Hill Downhill Musical Comedy • Okanagan’s Got Talent
• Vintage Snowmobile Poker run • remember the 60’s?
• Sheriff’s Jail • Sixties Square Dance
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Jesse Ferguson Memorial Trophy
Annually the Vernon Winter Carnival Society She was one of the most active senior citizens
presents prestigious awards to well deserving in the community and was involved in at
recipients who have been instrumental in least 8 different volunteer organizations. She
the growth of Carnival. The Jessie Ferguson had, amongst other activities, put in more
Memorial Trophy is presented to a person or than 3,000 hours as a Cherry Red volunteer
group in the community who has shown years worker at Vernon Jubilee Hospital, served as
of dedication to Carnival through support of president of the Canadian Legion Auxiliary
events and/or volunteerism. and worked as a blood donor clinic volunteer.
This Award was originally called the Chairman’s She was named Good Citizen for 1973. Jessie
Trophy and was renamed in honour of Jessie passed away August 15, 1977 10 days after her
Ferguson probably after her death in 1977 or 80th birthday. At her funeral, Carnival was
before Carnival in 1978 (exact year unknown). represented by the Chairman, Bob Adshead,
Jessie and her husband, James, immigrated and Jopo.
to Canada in 1927, moving to Vernon in 1947.
Jessie Ferguson Memorial Trophy Recipients:
1967 Snowflake Presentation 1994 Bert Niehaus 2007 Brad Albrecht
1968 Terry Gower 1995 Jim Bailey 2008 Herb Lee
1969 G. Preston 1996 Ed Forslund 2009 Mary Anderson
1970 J. Hutchinson 1997 Carl Rigby 2010 Debbie Antony
1971 Jock Henniker 1998 Sid Baker 2011 Calvin Hoy
1972 Wayne Hickson 1999 VJH Hospital Auxillary 2012 Bob Findley
1973 Sis Arthur 2000 2013 Margaret Hogan
1974 Doreen Brown 2001 Heather Rawsthorne 2014 June Rigby
1975 Sue Nolan 2002 2015 Coleen Noel
1976 Isabel Medynski 2003 Christel Cam 2016 Joy Stafford
1977 2004 Brenda Fletcher 2017 Ron Morgan
1978 Dick File 2005 Sharon MacKenzie 2018 Alvin Timm
1979 Ed Elegel 2006 Coldstream Women’s Institue
1980 Bob Ingersol
1981 Stella Andrew 2019
1982 Ken Little Cathy Sim Rigby
1983 Lil-Ken Nistor
1984 Colleen Vollan
1985 Audrey King
1986 Patrick Nicol
1987 Jack Koch
1988 Al Skaley
1989 Jim Alverberg
1990 Ken Nistor
1991 George Zimmerman
1992 Claire Hart
1993 Carnival Cops
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The Order of JOPO
The Order of jopo award was established in 1974. The medal was originally awarded
to past Chairman, Dignitaries, Honoured cities, and long time Carnival workers.
In more recent years the medal is now awarded to one person each year. The
recipient is someone who has gone above and beyond in their support of Vernon
Winter Carnival. The award is considered the highest honour a supporter of Carnival
can receive.
2019 Kari Gares accepting the Order of
Jopo for The City of Vernon
LOngTime CarnivaL SuPPOrTerS
2018 Margart Hogan * 2008 Brenda Fletcher 2000 Phyllis DeBoice
2017 Feather Fanciers 2007 Donna Hall 1999 N. Ok. Amtr Radio Club
2016 Jack Gareb (Past Chairman) 1995 Ross Simpson
2015 Calvin Hoy 2006 Duaine Brown 1994 Don Weglo
(Past Chairman) 2006 LeRoy Peterson 1993 Carol Williams 1982 Stella Andrews
2014 Dave Fletcher 2006 Carl Rigby (Past Chairman) 1980 Stuart Fleming (jointly)
(Past Chairman) 2005 Claudia Brown 1992 Lil and Ken Nistor 1980 Petie Kaulback (jointly)
2013 Mary Andersen 2004 Christel Cam 1990 June Rigby 1976 Dorthy Sawicki
2012 Wayne Emde 2003 Lettie Maloney 1988 Ken Little 1975 John Ladyman (jointly)
2010 Sandi LaFleche 2002 Ursula Gohmann 1985 Fern Makarenko 1975 Evelyn Tebo (jointly)
2009 Dorthy Lindley 2001 1983 George Zimmerman
PaST Chairman
2003 Glen Taylor 1989 Evelyn Lerose 1981 Norm Stevenson 1974 Vince Lilley
2000 Donna Mihalcheon 1987 Tom Fletcher 1980 Sharon Shaw 1974 Bill Oxley
1995 Derek Hall 1986 Marie Morris 1978 Bob Adsched 1974 Bill Malcom
1993 Bob Williamson 1982 Fernand Desroches 1977 Harold McDonald 1974 Frank Oliver
1991 Bill Martin 1984 Patrick Nicol 1974 Mike Kowaluk 1974 George Melvin
Order Of JOPO digniTarieS & hOnOured CiTieS inCLude:
2019 The City of Vernon 1990 James H. Stuart, Mayor, Kelowna
2013 Sharel Shoff, Deputy Mayor of Drumheller, Alberta 1989 Cliff Branchflower, Alderman, Kamloops
2011 Paul Kuehn, President of Modesto, 1988 Jack Hebner, Councillor, Spokane, Washington
California Sister City Committee 1987 Lyall Hanson, MLA & Past Mayor, Vernon and
2010 Wayne Lippert, Mayor, Vernon Ralph Klein, Alderman, Calgary, Alberta
2009 Mayor Ken Melamed, Whistler 1986 Michael Harcourt, Mayor, Vancouver
2008 George F. Ferguson, Mayor, Abbotsford 1985 The Hon. Claude Richmond, Provincial Minister of Tourism
2007 City of New York 1984 Ethel Winger, Mayor, Williams Lake and
2006 David Perry, Mayor, Penticton The Hon. Robert G. Rogers, Lieutenant-Governor of BC
2005 Ellen Woodsworth, Councillor, Vancouver 1983 Charles Lakes, Mayor, Trail
2004 Ron McCrae, Mayor, Kimberely 1982 Ed Schreyer, Governor General of Canada and
2003 David Laird, Mayor, City of Merrit Derrick Humphreys, Mayor, West Vancouver
2002 Glen Everitt, Mayor, Dawson City, Yukon 1981 Andy Anderson, Mayor, Lethbridge, Alberta and
Neil Davidson, Mayor, Vernon
2001 Brian Postill, Mayor, Coldstream
1980 Donald A. Ross, Mayor, Surrey
2000 Guy Boissy, Mayor, Saint-Lambert, Quebec
1979 The Hon. Henry Bell-Irving, Lieutenant-Governor of BC,
1998 Larry McNabb, Alderman, Nanaimo and George Furguson, Mayor, Abbotsford and
Vancouver Firefighters Band Bob Neil, Mayor, Vernon
1997 Jeff Griffen, Mayor, Reno, Nevada 1978 Pierre E. Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada and
1996 Kathy Watson, Mayor, Whitehorse, Yukon and Ken Curle, Mayor, Red Deer, Alberta
Garde Gardom, Lieutenant-Governor of BC 1977 Michael Young, Mayor, Victoria
1995 Richard A. Lang, Mayor, Modesto, California 1976 Walter Owen, Lieutenant-Governor of BC and
1994 Stephen D. Wallace, Mayor, Quesnel Tom Constable, Mayor, Burnaby
1993 Rollie Rose, Mayor, Ladysmith 1974 The Hon. George R. Pearkes, VC Lieutenant-Governor of BC,
1992 Wayne McGrath, Past Mayor, Vernon The Hon. David Barrett, Premier of BC,
1991 Anne Clarke, Past Mayor, Vernon, Muni Evers, Mayor, New Westminster,
Pat Jordan, Past MLA and Ron J. Morrier, CBC-TV Vancouver
Geoff Battersby, Mayor, Revelstoke
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Carnival Event Winners from 2019
New Event Senior Event
• Winner – Pirates and Parrots • Winner – Winter Breakout
Buffet & Bash • 1st Runner Up – Feather Fanciers
• 1st Runner Up – A Night in Ukraine Outdoor Event
Adult Event • Winner – Polar Bear Swim
• Winner – Davy Jones Rocker - MACE • 1st Runner Up – Restaurant Olympics
• 1st Runner Up – Pirates and Parrots Carnival Cop of the Year
Buffet & Bash John Fawcett
Family Event jopo/jopette of The Year
• Winner - A Night in Ukraine Toshie Okada
• 1st Runner Up – Valley First Christel Cam Memorial Award –
Treasure Hunt Best Parade Spirit
Junior Event Filipino Association of Vernon
• Winner – Family Pirate Party Carnival Spirit Award
• 1st Runner Up – Storytelling – ORL Valley First
Best Decorated Premises Winners 2019
Interior Decoration Window Painting - Non Professional
1st - Royal Bank Main 1st - Nixon Wenger
2nd - Capri CMW Polson Mall 2nd - Little Miracles Daycare
Costume/Performance Window Painting - Professional
1st - Royal Bank Main 1st - Royal Bank Main
2nd - Butcher Boys
Overall
Window Display 1st - Royal Bank Main
1st - Vision Travel 2nd - Butcher Boys
2nd - Cheek to Cheek
Past Vernon Winter Carnival Chairs
Deb White 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 Carol Williams 1995, 1996, 1997 Sharon Shaw 1978, 1979
Doug Edgar 2015 Bob Williamson 1991, 1992 Bob Adsched 1977
Calvin Hoy 2014 Bill Martin 1989, 1990 Harold McDonald 1974, 1975, 1976
Dave Fletcher 2011, 2012, 2013 Evelyn Lerose 1987, 1988 Mike Kowaluk 1968, 1969, 1973
Derek Hall 1993, 1994, 2009, 2010 Tom Fletcher 1986 Vince Lilley 1970, 1971, 1972
Ingrid Baron 2007, 2008 Marie Morris 1984, 1985 Bill Oxley 1966, 1967
Donna Hall 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Fernand Desroches 1981, 1984 Bill Malcolm 1964, 1967
Glen Taylor 2000, 2001, 2002 Patrick Nicol 1982, 1983 Frank Oliver 1963
Donna Mihalcheon 1998, 1999 Norm Stevenson 1980 George Melvin 1961, 1962
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Board Members 2019 - 2020
Chair: Deb White Treasure: Brian Langner
Vice Chair: Corinne Secretary: Ruth Hoyte
Van de Crommenacker
Directors:
Annette Timm
Laurell Cornell
Paul Cousins
Roel
Van de Crommenacker
Rod Koenig
Joy Stratford
Kirbey Lockhart
Erik Olesen
Caroline Radics
Dawn Tucker
Shelley Ward
Executive Director:
Vicki Proulx
Queen Silver Star Excellence Program Committee
Queen’s Committee
left to right
Kenna Spracklin,
Committee Member;
Justine McPhersone,
Secretary;
Celine Grosch,
Chairperson; and
Alley Perition, Treasurer
— 11 —Carnival Remembers the 60’s
The 60th Annual Vernon Winter Carnival
into an agreement in which Carnival that over 300 volunteers come together
can stay at the location we are at now during this time? We are so blessed to
for 5 more years! live in such an amazing area.
2020 Vernon Winter Carnival will also I look forward to seeing you at this
mark my last year as Chair. My journey year’s Carnival “Carnival celebrates
on the board started in 2010 as a the 60’s”. This year Carnival is proud
director and I have been proud to be the to present over 125 events. We are so
Chair for the past 5 years. During those excited to be bringing back some of the
10 years I have had the opportunity favorites to mark the 60th anniversary!
to work with so many amazing people Get your tickets early this year as I know
on the board. Thank you to all of the that they are going to sell out. I can’t
directors who served on the board with wait once again to see the long-time
me; for making my time so much fun residents with a collection of the pins
and for your dedication. Your hard work from over the years or the sweaters
and dedication to Carnival has certainly from the early carnivals as well as many
paid off. Of course, I would be remiss costumes from the 60’s!
if I didn’t thank our many volunteers
Deb White that come out year after year and make Enjoy “Carnival Celebrates the 60’s”. It
2019-2020 Chair is going to be amazing!
Carnival such a success. Did you know
60 years! Can you believe it? Vernon
Winter Carnival is celebrating its 60th Throw back to 1961
year. Congratulations North Okanagan,
your Vernon Winter Carnival has The first letter from the Chair of Carnival
made history, being the longest
running Winter Carnival in Western
Canada. Your Vernon Winter Carnival
is a staple in our community and was
once labelled “Winter Capital of BC”.
How many of us can say that we look
forward to the beginning of February
each year? The North Okanagan Can!!
So many changes have happened over
the life of Carnival, starting with our
many locations, from a trailer in the
downtown Safeway parking lot, to our
current location we have kept growing.
2020 Carnival is turning out to be quite
a memorable Carnival already! Vernon
Winter Carnival was awarded a large
grant from the Government of Canada
and Western Economic Diversification
Canada to assist with promoting Vernon
to bring more tourism to our City. The
grant also allows us to bring back some
of the old events and introduce many
more new events. On October 18, 2019
Vernon Winter Carnival was awarded
the Tourism Excellence Award by The
Great Vernon Chamber of commerce
sponsored by Kelowna International
Airport. And finally, The City of Vernon
and Vernon Winter Carnival entered
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KARetiring Royalty
Hayley Rakos Madison Barrett
Queen Silver Star the 59th Princess Silver Star the 59th
After a wonderful 18 months, and as I near the end of my journey, I look back at There are not enough words to describe how grateful I am to be
the girl that entered the Queen Silver Star Excellence Program and compare her Princess Silver Star the 59th. Travelling and representing Vernon has
to the young lady before you, that has learned to present herself with grace and been an experience like no other, I have made everlasting relationships
poise all while having fun and embracing new adventures - opening my eyes to with fellow Ambassadors all over our Province. Thank you to the City of
a world of opportunity around me. Vernon for this truly wonderful opportunity!
There are so many people and groups that I would like to thank. First, to The None of this would have been possible with out my candidacy sponsor,
City of Vernon, for giving me the opportunity to be an Ambassador for our Vernon Silver Star Rotary, especially Craig Goplen and Teresa Durning,
beautiful City. Also, to Wayne Emde for taking so many wonderful photos so we you two have been extremely supportive and loving.
can always look back and cherish the memories we have made. To the Vernon To the Committee, Celine, Justine, Alley and Kenna, the time and
Winter Carnival, thank you for including us in the many events throughout effort you have put into this program is incredible and does not go
Carnival week. Thank you to the Queens Committee for always being kind and unnoticed. To my family; mum and dad, I could not thank you enough.
supportive, thank you for the amazing car trips, many laughs and for all of the When I forgot to tell you about an event, you always forgave me and
memories made along the way. Your countless volunteer hours are what make rearranged your plans. To the Vernon Winter Carnival Society, thank
this program thrive and your dedication has not gone unnoticed. To Maddy, my you for inviting us to your events, and always wanting to hear about
princess, thank you for making this year so much fun, I wouldn’t have wanted our experiences. Your encouragement has always been appreciated.
to do this with anyone else! To Krause Jewellers and Centre Dry Cleaners, thank Thank you Krause Jewellers, for always keeping our crowns sparkling
you for keeping us clean and sparkling! To the many instructors, thank you for all and looking brand new, thank you Centre Dry Cleaners, for always
the time you put in to our classes, we truly appreciate you as the skills you have keeping our dresses and banners clean and pristine. To Vernon
taught us will be carried with us for a lifetime. Kalamalka Rotary, I cannot forget Volkswagen, thank you for always providing us with a vehicle to get
your support throughout my candidacy. I loved being invited to your lunches and to and from countless events and parades. To Wayne Emde, thank you
seeing all of your kind faces in the crowd cheering me on. Thank you to my friends for always catching my good…and bad side, and for always supplying
and family for the support throughout the program, and to the new friends I me with snacks! To my Queen Hayley, this year has been insane but I
have made along the way, thank you for opening your arms to me and filling our am thankful I had you to keep me grounded. You have taught me so
time together with joy. Lastly, to my Mom and Dad, for the tremendous support many things and I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavours.
throughout the program and everyday. I would not be where I am today without
the both of you, giving me confidence and cheering me on while I was on stage To our 6 Candidates, take every moment as it comes as they go fast,
and helping me with my hair when I wanted something fancy! you will want to remember it all. You are all amazing girls and I trust
I would like to wish the new royalty long lasting friendships, memorable you will embrace the life lessons this program teaches you. I wish you
experiences and a lifetime of joy. all the best of luck!
With that, I am, and forever will be, And with that, I am, and forever will be,
Queen Silver Star the 59th, Hayley Rakos. Princess Silver Star the 59th, Madison Barrett.
— 15 —Past Royalty 1961 - 2019
1961 1962 1963
Queen Silver Star I, Rhondda Oliver Biggs Queen Silver Star II, Diane Davidson Beaumont Queen Silver Star III, Joanne Thorlakson Galloway
Princess Silver Star, Sharon Magee Princess Silver Star, Karen Reimer Princess Silver Star, Elaine Glena
Princess Silver Star, Joyce Mailliet Princess Silver Star, Sonja Soichuk Princess Silver Star, Jean Block
1964 1965 1966
Queen Silver Star IV, Helga Pansegrau Adshead Queen Silver Star V, Joan Harper Bartsch Queen Silver Star VI, Pat Chemko Wallace
Princess Silver Star, Deena Hale Princess Silver Star, Linda Wutzke Princess Silver Star, Eva Lewynsky
Princess Silver Star, Jill Green Princess Silver Star, Hilary Brown Princess Silver Star, Tannis Swift
1967 1968 1969
Queen Silver Star VII, Phyllis Binnie Perry Queen Silver Star VIII, Wendy Dye Gilroy Queen Silver Star IX, Colleen Trehearne Corner
Princess Silver Star, Nancy Stevenson Princess Silver Star, Mary Lou Lawrence Princess Silver Star, Judy Youngberg
Princess Silver Star, Marie Stein Princess Silver Star, Arleigh Shillam Princess Silver Star, Janis LeBlond
1970 1974
Queen Silver Star X, Debbie Schaefer Marsh Queen Silver Star XIV, Charlotte Thompson Robb
Princess Silver Star, Jilliam Sherk Princess Silver Star, Kathy Yockim
Princess Silver Star, Deborah Hengel Princess Silver Star, Lori Kornaga
1971 1975
Queen Silver Star XI, Brenda Davison Howells Queen Silver Star XV, Linda Bidulka Honeychurch
Princess Silver Star, Joan MacDonald Princess Silver Star, Debbie Collins
Princess Silver Star, April Prentice 1976
1972 Queen Silver Star XVI, Cindy Corner
Queen Silver Star XII, Shelly Medynski Princess Silver Star, Beverley Brewis
Princess Silver Star, Mary Wysota 1977
1973 Queen Silver Star XVII, Jenny Both Shanahan
Queen Silver Star XIII, Karen Collingwood Watters Princess Silver Star, Diane Third
Princess Silver Star, Lynne Smith 1978
Princess Silver Star, Cathy France Queen Silver Star XVIII, Melanie Munk
Princess Silver Star, Kelly Balfour
— 16 —Past Royalty 1961 - 2019 continued
1993 2006
Queen Silver Star XXXIII, Lisa Steinke Burton Queen Silver Star XLVI, Brittany Sjoblom
Princess Silver Star, Stephanie Malerby Princess Silver Star, Kathy Kalashnikoff
1994 Princess Silver Star, Jasmine Patrick
Queen Silver Star XXXIV, Irish Maddock 2007
Princess Silver Star, Cheryl Wheelhouse Queen Silver Star XLVII, Courtney Smith
1995 Princess Silver Star, Melissa deJong
Queen Silver Star XXXV, Leanne Cadden 2008
Princess Silver Star, Joanne Belik Queen Silver Star XLVIII, Miranda Stankiewicz
1996 Princess Silver Star, Trina Grazier
Queen Silver Star XXXVI, Jodi Dodds Perry Princess Silver Star, Brietana Jackson
Princess Silver Star, TaraLyn Badyk 2009
1979 1997 Queen Silver Star XLIX, Kelsie Von Holst
Queen Silver Star XIX, Rose-Anne Burma Queen Silver Star XXXVII, Shelley Marsh Nakucyj Princess Silver Star, Kathleen Waters
Princess Silver Star, Kim Rinvold Princess Silver Star, Kathryn Eyre Princess Silver Star, Brittany Glinsbockel
1980 1998 2010
Queen Silver Star XX, Lori Galbraith Queen Silver Star XXXVIII, Lillian Posch Helm Queen Silver Star L, Katie Annand
Princess Silver Star, Patti Pfahl Princess Silver Star, Robyn McCluskey Princess Silver Star, Brittney Weatherill
Princess Silver Star, Amy Soranno
1981
Queen Silver Star XXI, Eileen Podanowski 2011
Princess Silver Star, Cara Dubeski Queen Silver Star LI, Aksana Skrinnikoff
Princess Silver Star, Kaitlyn Chirkoff
1982
Queen Silver Star XXII, Beverley Foisy McIssac 2012
Princess Silver Star, Corinne Harris Queen Silver Star LII, Christianne Edblad
Princess Silver Star, Ashley Lazzarotto
1983
Queen Silver Star XXIII, Bonnie Jean Thomas Buffie 2013
Princess Silver Star, Carolynne Holmes Queen Silver Star LIII, Emily Phannschmidt
Princess Silver Star, Antoyna Crosby
1984
Queen Silver Star XXIV, Joanne Tymkiw Johnson 2014
Princess Silver Star, Kally Chamberlain Queen Silver Star LIV, Cheyenne Krog
Princess Silver Star, Brenda Rushton Princess Silver Star, Simmy Sidhu
Princess Silver Star, Paige Webster
1985
Queen Silver Star XXV, Kari Remington 2015
Princess Silver Star, Carla Goller Queen Silver Star LV, Alicia Hill-Turner
Princess Silver Star, Jana Wilson Princess Silver Star, Hannah Vaz
1986 2016
Queen Silver Star XXVI, Tami Rosman Kaczmarek 1999 Queen Silver Star LVI, Madison Catt
Princess Silver Star, Christine Geldart Queen Silver Star XXXIX, Chere Tearoe Lane Princess Silver Star, Sneha Suniara
Princess Silver Star, Cheryle Tutkaluke Princess Silver Star, Lindsay Schultz 2017
1987 Princess Silver Star, Taryn Mick Queen Silver Star LVII, Jordynne Tomiak
Queen Silver Star XXVII, Debra Ewanchuk 2000 Princess Silver Star, Meghan Townley
Princess Silver Star, Cindy Jonsson Queen Silver Star XL, Angela Deleenheer Keenan 2018
Princess Silver Star, Tanya Sharpe Princess Silver Star, Laura Carroll Queen Silver Star LVIII, Angitha Mriduraj
1988 2001 Princess Silver Star, MacKenzie Kuziw
Queen Silver Star XXVIII, Tammy Zucco Wangler Queen Silver Star XLI, Gillian McDonald 2019
Princess Silver Star, Gina Ungaro Princess Silver Star, Sarah Soukhaphonh Queen Silver Star LIX, Hayley Rakos
Princess Silver Star, Kalsey Surkan 2002 Princess Silver Star, Madison Barrett
1989 Queen Silver Star XLII, Nicole Kostrosky Wareham
Queen Silver Star XXIX, Kerryn Creed Keryluke Princess Silver Star, Brinda Shah
Princess Silver Star, Jennifer Chelsea Jones 2003
Princess Silver Star, Julie Gayle Leitner Queen Silver Star XLIII, Denai Johnson
1990 Princess Silver Star, Jessica McLachlan
Queen Silver Star XXX, Renee Payeur Land 2004
Princess Silver Star, Lynnaya Filbrandt Queen Silver Star XLIV, Carmen Lilburn
1991 Princess Silver Star, Erika Resch
Queen Silver Star XXXI, Jaylene Oshiro Princess Silver Star, Zirinka Poljicak
Princess Silver Star, Jody Leitner 2005
1992 Queen Silver Star XLV, Verity Boyce
Queen Silver Star XXXII, Kimberley Brown Princess Silver Star, Krysta Seifert
Princess Silver Star, Lisa Campbell Princess Silver Star, Bettina Muller
— 17 —QSS Excellence Program Candidates for 2019/2020
Piper Cahoon Eva Calder Megan Fowles
Miss Johnston Meier Insurance Miss North Okanagan Optimist Miss Okanagan Restoration
Club Services
My name is Piper Cahoon. I am the My name is Eva Calder. I am the sixteen My name is Megan Fowles and I am the
daughter of Jamey Cahoon. I attend year old daughter of James Schimpl and daughter of Christine and Darin Fowles.
Kalamalka Secondary School in the Rachael Calder. I am currently attending I am currently attending Kalamalka
11th Grade. I enjoy writing, listening W.L. Seaton Secondary School for Secondary in the 11th grade. In my spare
to music, and playing soccer. I have French Immersion. My favourite subjects time I enjoy reading, writing, drawing,
previously volunteered with the Salvation in school are Art, Social Studies and and baking; as well as spending time with
Army, the Downtown Vernon Association, English. After High School, I would like to my friends and family. In the past, I have
and the Boys and Girls Club. My greatest travel Canada, and continue learning by volunteered at the Vernon SPCA where
achievement is becoming confident attending a college or university. I would I spent time with cats so they could feel
enough to be myself, no matter who is like to become a Police Officer. I am the love that they would receive from
around. In the future, I hope to study looking forward to all the opportunities a family and to get them ready to be
psychology at the University of Victoria, that the Queen Silver Star Excellence adopted. In the future, I would like to
and use the knowledge I gain to help Program has to offer, such as public be an author. I would like to thank my
others. I would like to thank my friends, speaking and building confidence. I enjoy sponsor Okanagan Restoration Services
family, work, and especially my sponsor, reading, drawing, hiking, biking and for their generosity and for supporting
Johnston Meier Insurance for supporting being outdoors. I also enjoy being with me in this program.
me, and allowing me this opportunity. friends and family. Lastly, I would like to
thank the North Okanagan Optimist Club
Little Miss Program
for sponsoring me and giving me the
chance to participate in this wonderful
program.
The Little Miss Smith and Sons
Program is a chance for young
girls ages 6-8 to buddy up with the
Queen Silver Star Candidates and
Royalty, learn about the Vernon
Winter Carnival and spend time
making some new friends.
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— 18 —QSS Excellence Program Candidates for 2019/2020
Chaundra Hauber Jessie-Leonia Knight Quintessa Louis
Miss Century 21 Miss Vernon Silver Star Rotary Miss Vernon VW
My name is Chaundra Hauber, and My name is Jessie-Leonia Knight, I am My name is Quintessa Louis. I am the
I am the daughter of Pamela Grant the 16-year-old daughter of Christopher 17-year-old daughter of Falon Louis and
and Waylon Hauber. I am currently Knight and Jody Pearce. I currently Trevor Anders. I currently attend W.L.
attending Clarence Fulton Secondary attend Clarence Fulton Secondary in Seaton Secondary School in the 12th
School in the 11th Grade. I am 15 years the 11th Grade. I enjoy reading, writing, Grade. I am constantly striving to do
old and my hobbies include reading and painting. In Grade 8, I was awarded better. I thoroughly enjoy art classes,
and writing poetry, photography, and the Service/Citizenship Award, an Martial Arts and self-defence training.
archery. I enjoy photography because it achievement that I am extremely proud I plan to become an international
gives me a way to express myself in a of. In the past, I have volunteered in my business owner. Businesses I want to
visual way. In the future, I would like to Elementary School’s office answering own include Martial Arts or Tae Kwon-
attend Pixel Blue College in Edmonton, calls and organizing documents. In Do. I would also love to own my own
Alberta to take my love for photography regards to my future, I would like to art gallery. I love volunteering at
to a higher level as my career. I feel one take college courses in my 12th Grade, small local community gatherings and
of my greatest achievements include in order to acquire the Administrative events. I look forward to the many
traveling across the country to tour Assistant certificate, after which I will other volunteering opportunities
the cities of Quebec City, Montreal, pursue opportunities outside of the within the Queen Silver Star Excellence
and Ottawa to learn about their culture Okanagan, fully planning to return to Program. I love to challenge myself and
and the French language. I would like this beautiful City. Finally I would like accomplish new things. Recently I have
to thank my sponsor, Bill Hubbard, to sincerely thank my sponsor, Vernon helped paint murals alongside Barb
for allowing me to be Miss Century 21 Silver Star Rotary, for supporting me Marchand. I would like to thank my
and for supporting me through this through this program. sponsor Vernon Volkswagen for their
program. generosity and support for me in this
exciting program.
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They were introduced to the
Candidates and Royalty in October
where they participated in a Meet
& Greet Craft Day. Their official
debut will be at the Queen Silver
Star Fashion Show, where they will
be presented with their tiaras and
banners. The Little Misses’ will also
participate in the Talent Showcase
and Proclamation. This is a fun
program for young girls to meet new
role models and gain self-confidence.
— 19 —2020 Pre-Carnival Events
Queen Silver Star Excellence Program: Queen Silver Star Excellence Program:
Official Debut and Fashion Show Talent Showcase
Date: Fri. Dec 13, 2019 Date: Sat. Jan 18, 2020
Time: 7:00PM Time: 2pm
Location: Vernon Rec Centre Auditorium Location: Schubert Centre,
Admission: $20.00. 3505 – 30th Avenue
Tickets available from the candidates Admission: $10.00.
The Queen Silver Star Excellence Program presents Tickets available from the candidates
the 2019-2020 Candidates and Royalty in the 2019 The Queen Silver Star Excellence Program presents
Official Debut and Fashion Show. This event is always the Talent Showcase, an afternoon of talent and
a sell out, so get your tickets as soon as possible, from entertainment from our 2019-2020 Candidates. Tickets
the candidates or through the QSSEP committee. are available from each of the candidates or through
Refreshments will be provided. the QSSEP committee.
Best Decorated Premises Contest, 47th School Poster Contest
Annual Sponsored by: Vernon Teach and Learn and
Presented by: Armstrong Regional Cooperative Vernon Winter Carnival Society
Sponsored by: Caufields Engraving, Deadline: Fri. Jan. 24, 2020
Vernon Morning Star and (Posters displayed in YOUR school
Vernon Winter Carnival by Feb 5th, 2020)
Deadline: Fri. Jan. 24, 2020 (DEADLINE) Date: Judging: Thurs. Feb 6-Fri. Feb 7, 2020
Location: Places of business around Vernon Time: During School Hours
With multiple categories in the following three areas Location: Greater Vernon Elementary Schools
– Window Painting, Performance & Costumes and Attention Schools – get your students showing their
Interior Decorations – there is a way for every business Carnival Spirit! All elementary school aged children
and organization to get involved and show some from kindergarten to and including Grade 7 are eligible
community spirit! Decorate your business for the to enter a poster they create using Carnival’s theme
60th Annual Vernon Winter Carnival and Remember “Carnival Remembers the 60’s”. Classes are asked to
the 60’s! All entries are judged (Feb 6th-7th) with display their posters at their school. Judging will take
awards presented Wed. Feb. 12, 2020 for 1st and 2nd place at Thurs. Feb 6 - Fri. Feb. 7, 2020. Prizes and
place in each category. Plus don’t miss out on the ribbons will be provided for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in
BEST Decorated Overall Grand Prize! Your business or each grade. And teachers, remember, we have a draw
organization could win CASH or a half page ad in The for you too! Email info@vernonwintercarnival.com to
Vernon Morning Star! If you would like to enter, please confirm your participation and book your judging time.
get an entry form from the Winter Carnival Office or off Contest Rules:
1) Poster must be on 11 x 17 white paper
our website and submit by Fri. Jan. 24, 2020. Let your 2) Poster must be aligned so the short sides are the top and
Carnival Spirit show! bottom of the poster (portrait/ vertical layout).
3) The title “Carnival Remembers the 60’s” OR “60th
Anniversary” must be displayed on the front of the poster.
Vernon Winter Carnival as we know it today 4) The students name, grade, as well as the teacher’s name
started in 1961 — but did you know Vernon and school of the entrant must be shown on the bottom
right hand corner, on the FRONT of the poster.
has held a Winter Festival since 1893? 5) No parent assisted or computer generated posters please.
Note: Not following the contest rules will result in deduction
of points in the contest.
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— 20 —Queen Silver Star Excellence Program Ice Sculpting
Proclamation of Queen Silver Star LX Presented by: Davidson Lawyers LLP &
Date: Thurs. Feb 6, 2020 Vernon Winter Carnival Society
Time: 7pm Date: Fri. Feb. 7 – Sat. Feb 8, 2020
Location: Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre Locations: Civic Plaza – Vernon Museum &
Admission: $20.00 Tickets available from the Throughout the City of Vernon
candidates and through Ticket Seller Times: Fri - 9AM-5PM Sat 8AM-12PM
www.ticketseller.ca Admission: $25 to Carve a block – Spectators Free
This is the final event for the 2019-2020 Queen Silver Participate or just come and watch this returning
Star Excellence Program Candidates and Royalty. The favorite Carnival Event! Behold the icy creations by
top three talent finalists will perform, scholarships and local students and members of the community! Carve
awards will be presented and the names of the new your own masterpiece or just come and check out
2020-2021 Royalty will be revealed. the sculptures as long as they last! Want to create a
sculpture for your business? We’ll deliver the block of
Friday, February 7 ice to you! Buy a block of ice by contacting the Carnival
Office today! Limited blocks available.
Tools and encouragement supplied!
Valley First Trip Around Town
Sponsored by: Valley First,
a division of First West Credit Union BC Championship Snow Sculpture
Date: Fri. Feb 7-Sun. Feb 16, 2020 Competition
Time: N/A Presented by: The Co-operators
Location: Vernon Bracken Insurance Group
Admission: Free & Silver Star Mountain Resort
Come together & join us on a trek around town like a Sponsored by: Bugaboos Bakery Café,
rolling stone! Dig up the tie-dye, dust off the old John Caufields Engraving,
Lennon glasses and join the team at Valley First on a trip Hi Pro Corporate Sportswear,
around town like no other. Grab your friends, print off a Nor-Val Equipment Rentals,
map, & complete each challenge for a chance to win the and Vernon Winter Carnival
grand prize! Don’t think twice, everyone is welcome to Date: Fri. Feb.7 – Sun. Feb 9, 2020
participate! Challenges will be announced by Jan 13, 2020. Awards Sun. Feb. 9, 2020 at 12:00PM
Keep your eyes posted to the Vernon Winter Carnival Location: Silver Star Mountain Resort – Village
website & Facebook page for more details & information. Admission: Free
The Snow Sculpture Competition is taking place at
Vernon Hot Air Balloon Festival Silver Star Mountain the first weekend of Carnival.
Sponsored by: British Columbia Ballooning Association This yearly event brings to life a gallery of beautiful
Date: Friday, Feb. 7 – Sun. Feb. 9, 2020 sculptures created of only water and snow. Watch as
Launch location: TBA follow Facebook.com these amazing artists from all over BC create their
bcballooning for the locations masterpieces in our very own backyard.
Times: Weather permitting: 1st flight The community can view the progress of these
between 8-10 am, Fri./Sat./Sun. magnificent works of art beginning at 10:00am Friday,
2nd flight between 1-4 pm Sat February 7th until 10:00am Sunday, February 9th. The
It’s a miracle for our town to have this chance to see these awards presentation will be Sun. Feb. 9th at 12:00
magnificent coloured Balloons floating in our sky! During PM. Come up Sunday morning to help us determine
the festival collect pilot’s signatures on our balloon bingo the “People’s Choice Award” and take in all the great
card and post pictures of the balloons and their name activities Silver Star Mountain Resort has to offer.
on our Facebook page. Book a ride with our commercial The finished sculptures are up for viewing for a week
pilot and don’t forget our Balloon Glow Friday evening. or two after the competition; weather dependent.
For more information on our event visit our web page at
http//bcballooning.wixsite.com/bcba.
Proud to Support
Vernon
Winter
Carnival
Proud to Support Vernon Winter
— 21 — CarnivalSheriff’s Jail Queen Silver Star Excellence Program
Sponsored by: Okanagan Spirits & Coronation of Queen Silver Star LX
Vernon Winter Carnival Date: Fri. Feb 7, 2020
Date: Feb 7-Feb 16, 2020 Time: 5:00pm
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm Location: Ice Palace – Vernon Museum
Location: Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery – Civic Plaza
Admission: Free Admission: Free
In the 1960’s the Carnival Sheriff ruled this city! Join the Queen Silver Star Excellence Program in the
Take a step back in time and visit the Sheriff’s Jail at official crowning of Queen and Princess Silver Star
Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery. Be sure to wear your LX. Queen Silver Star LIX, Hayley Rakos and Princess
Carnival button though, anyone found not wearing an Silver Star LIX, Madison Barrett, will pass over their
official carnival badge or not showing their Carnival crowns and titles to the new royalty and these ladies
Spirit will be thrown in the Jail! Take a photo with the will now begin their adventure of a lifetime as Queen
whole family in the Jail, post it to Instagram with the and Princess Silver Star the 60th.
#carnivalspirit and you’ll be entered to win prizes from
Vernon Winter Carnival and Okanagan Spirits!
BeerCan Beiner
Presented by: Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre
Super Spies Date: Fri. Feb 7, 2020
Date: Fri. Feb. 7, 2020 Locations: Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre
Times: 3:30-4:30PM - 250 Sovereign Lake Rd
Location: Okanagan Science Centre - 2704 BC-6 Time: 6:30-9:00pm
Admission: FREE for Members Admission: $25
$5 for Non Members - at the Door Now in its third year, the BeerCan Beiner is steeped in
Join the Okanagan Science Centre for a family friendly Nordic tradition. Well … the Birkebeinerrennet is, and
Carnival event! Have you ever wanted to be a spy? that is a 54 km race that has taken place since 1932 in
Learn the tricks of the trade and don’t get caught! Lillehammer, Norway and commemorates a trip made
by the Birkebeiner loyalists to save the infant heir to
Balloon Glow & Carnival Kickoff the Norwegian throne, Håkon Håkonsson, in 1206.
Celebration Our event takes a slightly frothier route, travelling just
Sponsored by: British Columbia Ballooning Association over 5km under headlamp to three rustic venues under
& Vernon Winter Carnival the night sky. Sample craft beers from throughout the
Date: Fri. Feb. 7, 2020 region and finish off with a coffee or hot chocolate at
Location: Kin Race Track the lodge once complete.
3501 43rd Avenue
Times: 4:00-7:00PM Vernon Vipers vs Nanaimo Clippers
Admission: FREE Hockey Game
Join us for an evening of celebration as we kick off the Date: Fri. Feb 7, 2020
60th Annual Vernon Winter Carnival! Bring the family Time: Puck drop at 7:00pm
to Kin Race track and enjoy an evening of entertainment Location: Kal Tire Place, 3445 – 43rd Avenue
and wonder! There will be live music, Carnival style Admission: $15.00 (Adults & Seniors)
performers, and food vendors! Plus, one of the most $5.00 (Students/Children)
beloved Carnival events returns - The Balloon Glow! Children under 5 free.
Get up close with the Hot Air Balloons and the pilots! Tickets available at
Watch as the balloons light up the night. And to top off www.vernonvipers.com
the evening and celebrate the start of Vernon Winter Bring the family and cheer on the Vernon Vipers as
Carnival - FIREWORKS! Take in a fireworks display they take on the Nanaimo Clippers at Kal Tire Place!
that’s been 60 years in the making! Go Vipers Go!
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Join us
February 7 - 9, 2020
for the
british coluMbia
balloon festival
in vernon, bc
Bring tHe FamilY
• friday evening balloon glow
• balloon bingo cards for the kids
• “find the Mini balloon” scavenger hunt
and More!
BRITISH
COLUMBIA
BALLOONING
ASSOCIATION
For more inFormation on Ballooning:
BCBallooning.WiXSite.Com/BCBaSuds N’ Cider Vernon Hot Air Balloon Festival
Date: Fri. Feb 7, 2020 Sponsored by: British Columbia Ballooning
Time: 6:30pm – 10:30pm Association
Location: Grand Ballrooms - Vernon Lodge, Date: Friday, Feb. 7 – Sun. Feb. 9, 2020
3914 – 32nd Street Launch location: TBA follow Facebook.com
Admission: $30.00 (tasting tickets additional cost) bcballooning for the locations
No tickets at the door Times: Weather permitting: 1st flight
Adult event 19+ to attend between 8-10 am, Fri./Sat./Sun.
The Okanagan’s most popular and longest running 2nd flight between 1-4 pm Sat
showcase of domestic beer, craft beer, and ciders from
It’s a miracle for our town to have this chance to see
BC and across Canada. Get the scoop on the latest trends
these magnificent coloured Balloons floating in our
in brewing from establishments that love providing
sky! During the festival collect pilot’s signatures on our
and promoting craft beer, all whilst sipping on their
balloon bingo card and post pictures of the balloons
sophisticated brews. More than 25 vendors will be in
and their name on our Facebook page. Book a ride with
attendance offering tastings in exchange for your tickets,
our commercial pilot and don’t forget our Balloon Glow
which will be available for purchase throughout the
Friday evening. For more information on our event visit
evening. In addition, the Suds N’ Cider food court will allow
our web page at http//bcballooning.wixsite.com/bcba.
you to pair your favorite brew with an array of appetizing
options. **PLEASE NOTE** Suds N Cider tickets will ONLY
be available for purchase in person at The Vernon Winter BC Championship Snow Sculpture
Carnival Office or by phone 250-545-2236. Limit of 6 Competition
tickets per person. **NO ONLINE TICKETS** Presented by: The Co-operators
Bracken Insurance Group &
Saturday, February 8 Silver Star Mountain Resort
Sponsored by: Bugaboos Bakery Café,
Caufields Engraving,
Valley First Trip Around Town Hi Pro Corporate Sportswear,
Sponsored by: Valley First,
Nor-Val Equipment Rentals, and
a division of First West Credit Union
Vernon Winter Carnival
Date: Fri. Feb 7-Sun. Feb 16, 2020
Time: N/A Date: Fri. Feb. 7 – Sun. Feb 9, 2020
Location: Vernon Awards Sun. Feb. 9, 2020 at 12:00PM
Admission: Free Location: Silver Star Mountain Resort – Village
Come together and join us on a trek around town like a Admission: Free
rolling stone! Dig up the tie-dye, dust off the old John The Snow Sculpture Competition is taking place at
Lennon glasses and join the team at Valley First on a Silver Star Mountain the first weekend of Carnival.
trip around town like no other. Grab your friends, print This yearly event brings to life a gallery of beautiful
off a map, and complete each challenge for a chance sculptures created of only water and snow. Watch
to win the grand prize! Don’t think twice, everyone is as these amazing artists from all over BC create
welcome to participate! Challenges will be announced their masterpieces in our very own backyard. The
by Jan 13, 2020. Keep your eyes posted to the Vernon community can view the progress of these magnificent
Winter Carnival website and Facebook page for more works of art beginning at 10:00am Friday, February
details and information. 7th until 10:00am Sunday, February 9th. The awards
presentation will be Sun. Feb. 9th at 12:00PM.
Come up Sunday morning to help us determine the
In 1963, Silver Star hosted the “People’s Choice Award” and take in all the great
Western Canadian Alpine Championships activities Silver Star Mountain Resort has to offer. The
during the Vernon Winter Carnival finished sculptures are up for viewing for a week or two
after the competition; weather dependent.
• 4407 - 27 Street Vernon 250-545-6555
• #107 Fruit Union Plaza, Vernon 250-545-7776
• #114 Landing Plaza, Vernon 250-503-0616
• Village Green Mall 4900 27 Street, Vernon 250-558-5911
• #250 Trans Canada Hwy, Salmon Arm 250-832-5092
• 2890 10 Avenue NE, Salmon Arm 250-832-5099
• 802 George Street, Enderby 250-838-9876
• #12 3300 Smith Drive, Armstrong 250-546-6362
— 24 —Over the Hill Downhill Jess4Kids Team Challenge Relay
Date: Sat. Feb 8, 2020 - Sun. Feb 9, 2020 Presented by: North Okanagan Valley Gleaners &
Location: Silver Star Mountain Resort Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre
Date: Sat. Feb 8, 2020
Admission: Please see website at
Locations: Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre
www skisilverstar.com
Time: 10:30AM-3:00PM
It’s time to dig out the long skis, race suit, your Admission: $10 per person
need for speed and head to Silver Star for the 39th Dress Up in Team Costumes & bring friends, family or co-
Annual OTHDH. This incredible fun and long running workers together to form teams of 4 to take part in our
recreational downhill ski race pits individuals and Relay Challenge. Two skiers & 2 snowshoers will duke it out
teams of four against each other for the glory of being with other teams for glorious prizes. Suitable for all levels
the fastest down the mountain. Teams are entered in of ability, 2KM ski course, 550m snowshoe course. There are
a category based on the combined team age, ranging awards & prizes for best costumes so make it count! Together
from 65-225+ years. with North Okanagan Valley Gleaners soup – made from
surplus Okanagan produce, dehydrated into a nutrition mix,
ideal for skiers & snowshoers, we will be serving up the fun
Ice Sculpting at Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre! All proceeds got to the
Presented by: Davidson Lawyers LLP & Jess4Kids Ski Scholarship Fund.
Vernon Winter Carnival Society
Date: Fri. Feb. 7 – Sat. Feb 8, 2020 Soups On!!! Free Soup at Sovereign Lake
Locations: Civic Plaza at the Vernon Museum & Presented by: North Okanagan Valley Gleaners &
Throughout the City of Vernon Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre
Times: Fri - 9AM-5PM Sat - 8AM-12PM Date: Sat. Feb 8, 2020
Admission: $25 to Carve a block – Spectators Free Locations: Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre
Participate or just come and watch this returning - 250 Sovereign Lake Rd
Time: 11:30AM-2:00PM
favorite Carnival Event! Behold the icy creations by
Admission: Free
local students and members of the community! Carve
Try our North Okanagan Valley Gleaners soup – made from
your own masterpiece or just come and check out
surplus Okanagan produce, dehydrated into a nutritious mix,
the sculptures as long as they last! Want to create a ideal for skiers & snowshoers! Available to all participants
sculpture for your business? We’ll deliver the block of and fans at Sovereign Lake’s Annual Jess4Kids Team Relay
ice to you! Buy a block of ice by contacting the Carnival Challenge. Gleaners’ soup feeds the hungry around the world
Office today! Limited blocks available. – try it today. Volunteers at Gleaners are needed all year
Tools and encouragement supplied! round: email novgleaners@gmail.com for more info.
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