What happens when a well-liked politician retires from politics? He gets roasted of course! Val Trevis with the Vernon Chamber of commerce says a fundraising dinner in honour of Vernon-Monashee MLA Tom Christensen will be held June 26th. She says the business community wanted to recognize the politician for all the work he's done since 2001.Trevis says so far, dignitaries confirmed are Mayor Wayne Lippert, MP Colin Mayes and Transportation Minister Kevin Falcon. She says the Premier is hoping to attend the event, where half of the money raised will go to Junction Literacy.Tickets are $70 for chamber members and $80 for non-members.
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The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce is hosting the event for Tom Christensen (pictured) at the Best Western Vernon Lodge, which general manager Val Trevis says will raise funds for the Chamber, and the Junction Literacy and Youth Centre. Trevis tells KISS FM, "We just felt as a Chamber we needed to honour or former MLA who had dedicated eight years to this community and supported this business sector and the growth and development of Vernon." The list of guests includes cabinet ministers Kevin Falcon, George Abbott, Kevin Krueger, Rich Coleman and possibly even Premier Campbell who Trevis says hasn't confirmed his attendance as yet. "We're still hopeful. At this time, he hasn't said he isn't coming, so he's still listed as tentative."Vernon Monashee MLA Eric Foster, Vernon mayor Wayne Lippert and Okanagan Shuswap Conservative MP Colin Mayes are also expected to attend.
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