June 2012 - Volume 4 : Issue 6 - Skaha Matters

Skaha Matters
“Bringing Community Matters to You”
Volume 4 : Issue 6
June
2012
Your FREE Monthly
Community Newsletter
Published by Okanagan Matters Publications www.SkahaMatters.com skahamatters@telus.net 250.490.6951
1st Annual Bike Rally Family Event
Goes As Planned
Motorbikes line up along Hwy 97 in OK Falls for the 1st Annual Bike Rally Family Event.
The OK Falls Hotel and Alls Well Security held their 1st Annual
Bike Rally Family Event the weekend of May 11-13th. Event
organizers say the event was well attended, directly helped
boost the local economy, and most importantly, ran as planned.
The Bike Rally consisted of three main venues: an extended
beverage garden patio area at the OK Falls Hotel; Centennial
Park was host to live entertainment, displays, and vendors; and
a Kid’s Theme Park was set up outside at the school. The event
kicked off with a Poker Run, followed by many competitions in
the fairgrounds over the weekend. There was lots to see and do.
Thanks goes to Alls Well Security, to Greg Rhyason for his
fi nancial support, to the clothing vendors and the remarkable
tattoo artist, to the many sponsors, to the bands, and to all the
volunteers that helped make this 1st Annual Bike Rally Family
Event a great success! Congratulations to all the winners of the
bike competitions, event draws, pie contest, arm wresting ... you
all did a great job. Proceeds from this event supported Juvenile
Diabetes and “Shalee’s Walk”. Shalee McAfee says ‘thank
you’ to all who donated towards this cause to help fi nd a cure.
Appreciative of the support and warm welcome our community
gave to the many out of town guests, event organizers are looking
forward to planning another successful Family Bike Rally for
the same weekend next year. They hope to see you all there!
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Special Events & Local Business Editorial ............... pages 1 - 24
RDOS Area D
Pub
& EDO
~ Daily
Updates
11am-11pm (or Later)
............................ pages 2 - 7
Okanagan Restaurant Falls Winery Side Association Available for ............... Private pages Functions 3 & 12 - 13
Okanagan Falls Parks & Rec Updates ................. pages 4 - 5
Specials & Entertainment
Education Section ............................................... pages 16 - 19
Kids of Steel ® Everyday Triathlon .............................................. ~ Buffalo Burgers page 19
Social Wednesdays Club Updates ............................................. ~ Music Bingo 7pm (Wings pages $5/lb) 20 - 21
Local Church
Thursdays
Directory
~ Karaoke
/ Nowadaze
&
Cartoon
Dinner
...............
Specials
page 23
Saturdays ~ Baron of Beef with Salad
$9.95 from 12 - 2:30 pm
A special thanks to everyone who attended our 1st Annual
Bike Rally Family Event. We hope you had a great time.
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Girl Guides Get Gardening
The 1st Okanagan Open Falls Daily Girl Guides 11am recently - 11pm took on an exciting
legacy 250.497.6633 project in Okanagan 1045 Main Falls. Street, The group Okanagan was recently Falls
awarded $500 from the Girl Guides of Canada “Tree Planting
Project”. Leader Christina Doherty and assistant Jackie Snair
organized the event, with some help from the Okanagan Falls
Parks and Rec, and some fi nancial help from the Okanagan
Falls Beavers Colony. The community’s waterfront Kenyon
Park is currently undergoing a huge transformation, and
Christina thought the tree planting project would tie in well with
it. The garden, featuring the trees along with various shrubs,
was planted right below the new entrance sign to the renovated
park. It is a project we can all look at and be proud of for years
to come, with a bronze plaque to herald our legacy.
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On Left: The Okanagan Falls Girls Guides are busy planting at the entrance to Kenyon
Park. On Right: Maia Doherty is happy to be helping plant the Girl Guides garden.

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June 2012
2012 Citizen Survey June 1-14
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen
Board wants to know what you think about your
local government and will conduct a telephone
citizen’s survey between June 1-14, 2012.
Approximately 400 residents will be telephoned asking to
share their opinions and ideas about the Regional District
as their local government. Survey results will assist the
Regional Board to evaluate programs, improve services, and
set budget priorities. Signifi cant sections of the survey will
question residents on Quality of Life, Service Satisfaction,
Environment, Communications, Information Technology, and
Fiscal Responsibility.
The 15-20 minute telephone survey is completely anonymous
and will be conducted by Discovery Research with an accuracy
of plus or minus 4.9%, at the 95% confi dence level. The number
of surveys in each of our eight electoral areas is based on a
percentage formula utilizing the 2011 Population Census.
Chair Dan Ashton states, “the results and analyses of the
survey will provide the Board and staff with information that
will be used to make sound, strategic decisions in a variety
of areas, including service improvements and enhancements,
annual budget planning and implementation, and RDOS policy
planning and development. The RDOS completed a Citizen
Survey in 2010 which has been used as a tool to gauge public
satisfaction.”
It is anticipated the results will be available in July and will
posted on the website at www.rdos.bc.ca The participation of
each of our randomly selected citizens is very important to the
success of the survey and its use.
For more information, contact either Diane Vaykovich or
Stephen Juch at 250-492-0237.
Blood Donor Clinics
Thursday, June 21 & Friday, June 22
1:30-5:30pm - Penticton Seniors Drop-in Centre
2965 South Main Street in Penticton
To donate BY APPOINTMENT, call 1-888-2DONATE
OR www.blood.ca It’s in you to give!
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Summer Hours: 7am - 6pm Mon - Sat
Full Menu Delivered To Your Door!
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Father’s Day
18 Holes w/Cart,
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3rd Annual Free Elvis Tribute
at Tickleberry’s
Thursday, June 21st
Starts at 6pm
Joe Kelso performs the powerfull songs of the 70’s the Vegas years.
Adam Fitzpatrick performs the great songs from the 50’s & 60’s,
with the raspy sounds from the 68 comeback special.
Bring your own lawn chair. Music goes on rain or shine.
If weather looks to be wet, bring an umbrella.
Tickleberry’s Ice Cream
Highway 97 in Okanagan Falls
For more information, call 250.497.8862.
OK Falls Revitalization Committee
with Diane Schlamp, Chairperson
The OK Falls Downtown Revitalization Committee has been
busy this spring! First, we want to thank the community for
their support of our fi rst “Pitch in Canada” Clean Up Day held
on April 27th. A number of community members, along with the
students of OK Falls Elementary School, spent just over one
hour gathering 43 bags of garbage and 3 bags of returnables
that the Girl Guides received for their fundraising. Thanks
also to Argo Maintenance who supplied the trucks, signs and
bags, Fabio from Heritage Market for donating water, and
‘Pitch In Canada’ who donated bags. Our job was made so
much easier by citizens who routinely pick up garbage on the
roadways during their daily walks. Thank you to them as well.
On May 14th, the street-side fl ower barrels were planted with
grasses, some perennials, and a few annuals. Thank you to Big
Horn Natural Compost for donating a yard of compost to top
up our barrels. Special thanks to all the business people who
faithfully water and maintain the barrels throughout the year.
Thank you to everyone who signed our petition to the Ministry
of Highways asking for a study, solutions, and to implement
changes for the corner on Hwy 97 with the fl ashing light, making
it safer for residents and travellers. There is also concern about
the intersection at Green Lake Road and Hwy 97.
What are we going to do next? Our heart is in this community
and we want people who travel through OK Falls to stop here
for a while, maybe even start a business, or retire here. It all
takes time and if you have some concerns or ideas to improve
our community, email myself Diane at dianes3773@gmail.com

Skaha Matters.com June 2012
Tom Siddon
Director of
RDOS Area ‘D’
FROM THE DIRECTOR
OH, DEER!!
What can the answer be??
My wife Pat and I have lived in
Kaleden for 20 years. Our yard has
never been fenced. We have always
had nice gardens, trees and fl owers,
and enjoy the occasional deer or two
lying in the summer shade. However
over the last couple of years we
have been visited regularly by up
to a dozen deer at one time. They
demolish our gardens, are a menace
on the road, munch happily on the
shrubs and fl owers along the driveway, stare us down when
shooed away, and regularly harass our little dog Lucky. Oh
deer, what shall we do?
In my travels around Area ‘D’ I see that our problem is everyone’s
problem. Some neighbors erect high fences at great expense
to protect themselves from the exploding deer population. This
merely compounds the problem for the rest of us who must put
up with increased deer traffi c.
I’ve received numerous appeals from residents of Area ‘D’ who
are equally concerned about these four-footed creatures. It
seems we have only three choices:
a) Learn to live with our deer friends.
b) Tranquilize and relocate these deer to some remote,
unpopulated mountain valley at least 100 km away.
c) Undertake a humanitarian “cull” under the supervision of the
Provincial Environment Ministry (FLNRO).
I would like to know what you think. Drop me a line at RDOS:
tsiddon@rdos.bc.ca or leave a message at 250-490-4215.
Please indicate which of the options you would prefer. I will
publish the results in next month’s newsletter. Then we can get
on with fi nding an appropriate solution to this problem.
Event Coordinator Named - I am happy to announce that
following a formal search, Sharon Proctor of Okanagan Falls
has been selected to serve as our Event Coordinator for
Okanagan Falls events. Sharon has already been working
with her volunteer organizing committee to make preparations
for the Wild West Fest which will be held on September 29th.
She is employed by RDOS on a short term basis to coordinate
this and other festivities. Should you wish to assist Sharon
please give her a call at (250) 497-5701. Best of luck Sharon.
Happy Birthday Canada - Sharon is also working with
Janet Black at Parks and Recreation, and other community
partners to prepare a celebration of Canada’s 145th Birthday
on July 1st. Activities will include the Grand Opening of the
‘New’ Kenyon Park, celebrating our youth and seniors, and
appropriate recognition of the recently completed lakeshore
Heritage Walkway, including the memorial benches and the
Snodgrass plaque. We hope to see you there!
Accretion Study Underway - In order to properly defi ne the
corridor for a continuous public walkway from Lions Park to the
foot of Main Street, a legal and land title study is being initiated
by RDOS. This will delineate a number of ownership issues
along the Skaha lakeshore between Cedar Street and Main
Street.
Kaleden Public Meeting - On June 4th a special meeting
is being organized by the Kaleden Community Association
concerning the future KVR Trail through Kaleden. John Slater,
MLA, the Provincial Trails Manager (John Hawkings) and
representatives of FLNRO and RDOS are expected to attend.
This is a long-overdue opportunity for public discussion by the
residents of Kaleden and the trail users community. Hopefully
the affected property owners will attend. The meeting will be
held at the Kaleden Community Hall on Monday, June 4th at
7:00 pm.
The Legion’s Classic Rock ‘n’ Roll Night - Finally, don’t
forget the Elvis / Roy Orbison Tribute night at the OK Falls
Legion starting at 7pm on Saturday, June 16th. Everyone is
welcome and the admission is free.
Happy summer!
Tom Siddon, RDOS Director Area ‘D’
250-497-8881 or tsiddon@rdos.bc.ca
Penticton Offi ce - 250-490-4215 www.rdos.bc.ca
John Slater MLA
Boundary Similkameen
8312 - 74th Avenue, Osoyoos
P.O. Box 1110, Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V0
Tel: 250.495.2042 | Fax: 250.495.2077
Toll Free: 1.877.652.4304
Email: john.slater.mla@leg.bc.ca
Website: johnslatermla.bc.ca
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Regional District of
Okanagan-Similkameen
Invitation to Applicants Interested in Serving as a
Member of the Okanagan Falls Parks and Recreation
Commission in Electoral Area D
June 2012
Applications are being sought for two individuals interested in
being one of nine (9) members needed to serve a two-year
term of offi ce on the Okanagan Falls Parks and Recreation
Commission.
The Okanagan Falls Parks and Recreation Commission is
a volunteer advisory body established by ordinance. The
Commission consults with and makes recommendations
to the Area Director regarding the Parks and Recreation
Commission’s policies for the planning, development and use
of the communities’ parks and recreation facilities.
Working in partnership with the community, the Commission
provides the leadership to assure that the community receives
quality recreational facilities and services. The Commission
is responsible for the maintenance and beautifi cation of its
parks, for ensuring the preservation of these sites, and for the
development and running of quality recreation programs.
Commission members are required to attend monthly meetings
and to serve on standing committees. Time commitment is
approximately eight (8) hours per month.
In order to be eligible to serve on the Commission, an individual
must be a resident or own real property within the Local
Service Area, which includes Okanagan Falls, Skaha Estates
and Heritage Hills. Copies of the Okanagan Falls Parks and
Recreation Commission Establishment Bylaw 2253, 2004, are
available from the RDOS at 250.490.4215; or alternatively at
info@rdos.bc.ca.
Any person interested in serving on the Okanagan Falls Parks
and Recreation Commission can apply by submitting their
name and a brief resume by mail fax or email to:
Mark Woods
Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen
101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5J9
Fax: 250.492.0063 E-mail: info@rdos.bc.ca
The deadline for applications to be received is 4:00 pm on
June 14, 2012. We thank all applicants in advance for their
interest; however, only those appointed to the Commission will
be notifi ed.
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Okanagan Falls Parks News
By Bob Daly, OK Falls Parks & Rec Chair
Keogan Sports Park - The installation of the sewer line through
the south side of Keogan Sports Park is complete, and happily
the repairs to the grounds and parking lot are nearly fi nished.
Thank you to all the park users for your understanding during
this disruptive, but necessary period.
Lions Gardens - This park is looking more beautiful than ever.
Make it a point to stroll through or relax on a bench and enjoy
the wildlife.
Kenyon Park - We hope you can join us and the rest of the
Okanagan Falls Community on July 1st at 11:00 am, as Parks
and Recreation leads off Canada Day celebrations with the
offi cial opening of the ‘new’ Kenyon Park. Come and enjoy the
festivities, as we dedicate the park with its new Spray Park,
Benches and Rock Fountain, and pay tribute to W.J. Snodgrass
and his vision for Okanagan Falls.
A special thanks from the Parks and Recreation Commission
to Parks Maintenance Supervisor Luis Barroqueiro and staff
Marshall Stinson and Mark Metzer for the great job of preparing
all the parks.
Photo on Left - Greyback Construction begins work on the Spray Park in Kenyon Park
in OK Falls. Photo on Right - Michel d’Estimauville and Fred Morgan of Skaha Water
Gardens work on Corbishley’s Rock Fountain in OK Falls’ Kenyon Park.
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Email: info@okfalls.net
1411 Cedar Street
For our Full Summer Program line-up,
please visit www.okfalls.net.
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BEACH VOLLEYBALL
Sunday Nights
Kenyon Park
Starting June 3rd
Please call to pre-register
Start your day with a
workout in the
great outdoors!
Tuesdays and Thursdays
With Kathy Orioli
6:00 - 7:00 AM
Summer Programs For Kids …
* Crazy For Cartwheels * Ball Hockey * Dancing with Danika * Art Party *
HIP HOP ~ JULY 9-13
Urban dance star Karly Drabot teaches you the hippest moves.
LEGO CLUB ~ JULY 16–20
With special guests bricks4kidz.com
IMAGINATION NATION ~ AUG 7-10
A week filled with wonder & awe. A morning flying planes at Keogan.
WILD ABOUT WATER ~ AUG 13-17
101 ways to splish splash and soak ourselves silly.
KENYON
PARK
EXPANSION
Join the community of Okanagan Falls in celebrating the
expanded green space and the wonderful new park legacies.
Canada Day ~ Sunday, July 1st
11:00 ~ Special Guests and Ribbon Cutting
Noon ~ Opening of the Kenyon Spray Park
Festivities & Entertainment until 4:00 pm

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1972 - 2012
KVFD OPEN HOUSE
1-3pm on Sunday, June 17th
The Kaleden Volunteer Fire Department is celebrating 40 Years
of service to the community and surrounding area. We invite
you to come to the Kaleden Fire Hall and see how far we have
come over these past 40 years. Enjoy viewing the Fire Trucks,
see some great displays of rescue equipment, compare old
versus new items, but most importantly, meet the men and
women who work hard to protect your community. ‘Sparky’ will
be there and of course we will have Birthday Cake too! A great
way to spend a little time with Dad on his special day.
WANTED
Men and Women
To join a dedicated team of
paid on-call
Volunteer Firefighters
For Spring Recruit Training
Must be 19 years or over and live within the
Okanagan Falls Fire District
Contact:
Fire Hall 250-497-5700 leave a massage
Drop in Wednesdays 9 am to noon or 7 pm to 9 pm
New Art Studio Coming Soon
The “OK Falls Art Factory” will be a new stop
along the self-guided Studio Tour, where you
travel along the wine route from Penticton to Oliver meeting a
variety of artists and studios along the way. Thea Haubrich, a
master in the ancient art of encaustic painting, is busy preparing
to open her new studio in Okanagan Falls located at #10-1133
Main Street, just north of Tickleberry’s. A Grand Opening will
be scheduled in July, with details in the next Skaha Matters.
Thea says, ... “It will be a fi ne art gallery, combined with an open
‘working’ studio, where I will display and work on my paintings,
give workshops and sell supplies. I’m planning on scheduling
lots of fun workshops, not just encaustic,
and some suitable for children. I also hope
to schedule guest artists’ workshops.”
If you see the yellow
‘Studio Tour’ sign out,
then Thea is in. Or, you
can call ahead to 1-250-
Photo - Thea Haubrich
900-1278 or visit www.
OKFallsArtFactory.com.
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June 2012
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A New Dining Option Can Be Yours
Yes, there is a new dining experience waiting to be yours in
Okanagan Falls. Carole has been busy getting the front of her
normally ‘take out only’ restaurant ready for you to enjoy the
option of ‘dining in’. Yes, you can now call ahead for lunch or
dinner pizza and show up ready to be served for what your
heart desires. The atmosphere is relaxed in a clean cozy space.
The newly decorated Dining Area of Wedgie’s Pizza & Carole’s Pasta Deli.
Help Wanted: Now seeking a part-time self-motivated mature
person, with experience, to help with food preparation in the
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Area ‘D’ Economic Development Office
By John Powell
As a member of the Economic Development Association of
British Columbia (EDABC), the Area ‘D’ economic development
offi ce (EDO) in Okanagan Falls is a part of a dynamic and very
exciting organization that promotes our province, supports our
communities and EDO’s and represents our economic interests
in Victoria, Ottawa and internationally.
I recently attended the EDABC Summit in Vancouver. The theme
for this event was BC’s Economic Action Plan ‘Canada Starts
Here: Taking BC Global’. Much of the conference focused on
the considerable economic and employment opportunities in
the Lower Mainland and in the north of the province and on the
growing importance of Asian countries as trading partners. As I
listened to presentations about major infrastructural upgrades
in far-fl ung corners of the province and multi-billion dollar deals
with China, South Korea and India, I began to consider the
relevance of these developments for us and how we could
possibly get a piece of the action here in the Okanagan.
As I listened to each presentation, I considered the implications
for us, of these growing sectors of the provincial economy. In
particular, I began to question how the housing and service
needs of workers in these areas could be met and considerable
energy requirements for these industries be provided whilst the
province - and Canada as a whole are striving to reduce carbon
emissions and achieve stringent environmental targets. The
Green Economy in BC is undoubtedly a rapid growing sector
of our economy which is borne out of necessity. Presentations
by companies such as BC Hydro and Fortis confi rmed that
they are acutely aware of the need to provide suffi cient clean
energy to help achieve environmental targets and to fuel our
insatiable appetite for energy. Perhaps there are opportunities
for us here?
As stated in recent articles such as Skaha Matters and
the Western, the EDO has been exploring the potential of
certain Clean Technologies for the Okanagan Falls area. This
conference has reinforced in my mind, the need to hone in on
realistic and viable green economy options for our community.
These green businesses don’t necessarily have to be complex,
high tech enterprises. One particularly inspiring EDABC
presentation was made by a First Nations gentleman called
Aaron Joe. He has built a successful business on the Sunshine
Coast called Salish Soils Inc. He has built a business turning
waste from compostable kitchen waste and the local fi shing
industry into high quality compost. With our local agricultural
industries, fragile ecosystems and scarce water supplies in Area
‘D’, I know that there are many, innovative, largely untapped
opportunities, like Aaron Joe’s, just waiting to be fi lled. If you
have an idea that you would like to discuss in confi dence, then
I would encourage you to make contact with your economic
development offi ce in Okanagan Falls.
If you are considering relocating to the Okanagan Falls or
South Skaha area, already have a business in the area, or
would like to start-up a business, we are here to assist you.
For more information about specifi c initiatives, the role of
the EDO, assistance with RDOS-related issues and other
related questions, please contact myself, John Powell, Area
‘D’ Economic Development Coordinator at 778.515.5520 or
jpowell@rdos.bc.ca. You can also visit www.okfalls.ca or fi nd
us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/okanaganfalls.
OK Falls Hotel Pub & Grill
Hours of Operation
Restaurant ~ M-F 11am-8pm & Sa/Su 9am-8pm
Pub ~ Daily 11am-11pm (or Later)
Restaurant Side Available for Private Functions
Specials & Entertainment
Everyday ~ Buffalo Burgers
Wednesdays ~ Music Bingo 7pm (Wings $5/lb)
Thursdays ~ Karaoke & Dinner Specials
Saturdays ~ Baron of Beef with Salad
$9.95 from 12 - 2:30 pm
A special thanks to everyone who attended our 1st Annual
Bike Rally Family Event. We hope you had a great time.
Bike Rally T-Shirts, Hoodies, & Patches ... On Sale Now!
250.497.5768
Falls Hotel Liquor Store
Open Daily 11am - 11pm
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Why Feldenkrais®?
To Reduce Stress
By Lynn Andersen, Feldenkrais Teacher®
Stress is a natural response that occurs whenever your mind
perceives a threat. It is designed to help you rise to challenges
and protect you from (emotional or physical) danger. Your body,
boosted by adrenaline, uses your programmed “fi ght, fl ight or
freeze” responses to protect you without much thought.
If stress is a natural protective response, why then should we
stress about being stressed?
Your “safety protection” system is created for use in life
threatening situations only. Deal with the problem, use up
the extra energy and then reset. The systems necessary for
surviving are boosted by suppressing others. What is seen
as not as important at these moments are still very important
functions. The resources needed are focused away from your
digestion and immune system.
And here lies the problem. In our modern society, the part of
the nervous system designed for short term situations has
become where we live. This constant physical state of alarm
shuts down important functions long term and your health and
life suffers. Stress is the underlying cause of illness. Eventually
something breaks down, when your digestion and immune
system are left unsupported.
Make reducing stress a priority. Take a Feldenkrais® group
class, workshop or private sessions to reset your nervous
system for more inner peace and easier movement.
Thursday morning classes (11:00-12:15) run May 24 - July 12.
Feldenkrais Workshop, “Unified Movement”, is scheduled
for 9:00-12:30 on June 16th. Programs are at OK Falls Zen
Centre. Contact Lynn directly at 250-498-4855 or email lynn@
selfsense.ca for information and to register. Sign up required.
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“Unified Action” Saturday Feldenkrais® Workshop
June 16th 9:00-12:30
Private Sessions ~ Group Classes ~ Demos and Workshops
Lynn Andersen, GCFT Feldenkrais Teacher®
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Win-A-Wine Cellar
Bob Henderson of Penticton
was the winner of the Royal
LePage “Win-a-Wine-Cellar”
draw on May 12th. Realtors
Judy Black, left, and Jaclyn
Kinrade helped deliver the
94 bottles, all donated by
nine local wineries. $18,179
was raised for the South
Okanagan Women in Need
Society through the draw,
plus the giant garage sale at
the curling rink.
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Information Centre Update
with Barbara Few, Manager
I invite you all to become Okanagan Falls Ambassadors. It is
very simple to become one. All you have to do is take a handful
of our brochures with you when you go on your holidays, then
drop them off to all the Visitor Centres you visit. Now, isn’t that
easy? You will be bragging about our lovely patch of paradise
and inviting others to come and see for themselves. What a
terrifi c job you will be doing. Come in and collect your supplies.
How lovely the parks and walkways look, especially in the
evening with the lights on. The Centre has already received
several compliments. Now we are looking forward to the new
water park, something we can really boast about to families.
As usual, we are already meeting visitors from all over the world.
During the month of May, the following countries visited the
Falls; Bermuda, Switzerland, Britain, USA, Holland, Sweden
and Columbia. It is always exciting talking to these people and
getting them to put markers on our world map.
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Ascarids (Large Roundworms): The adult stages of the large
Around The Farm ...
roundworm are found in the small intestine, where the female
Random thoughts for the rural lifestyle
passes large numbers of eggs into the manure. In about two
Today’s Topic:
Implementing A Horse Worming Schedule
weeks, these eggs become infective and the horse picks them
up while grazing. The larvae migrate into the blood vessels and
It is surprising how many horsemen do not incorporate any
are carried to the liver and lungs. The immature worms are
form of horse worming schedule in their routine, seemingly just
coughed up and swallowed, maturing in the small intestine to
choosing a box of horse wormer at random and thinking that
complete the life cycle.
will do the trick. If you wish to keep your equine friends as Bots: Bots are the immature maggot stages in the life cycle
protected against the multitude of parasites just dying to infest of the bot fl y, the adult of which resembles the honeybee in
your horse, you will need an effective plan of action.
general appearance. The females lay their eggs by attaching
Yes, this means you must incorporate the various forms of
them to the hairs of the front legs, throat, and under line. As the
horse wormers into an organized horse worming schedule
horse licks itself, the larvae attach themselves to the lips and
that targets the various parasite groups during the times of
tongue and burrow into these tissues. After about three weeks
the year they are the most threatening. The following is a solid
they attach themselves to the lining of the stomach, where they
horse worming schedule that we recommend:
may remain for several months, causing additional damage.
Large Strongyles (Blood Worms): Adult strongyles are
Horse Worming Schedule
found fi rmly attached to the walls of the large intestine, where
the females pass large numbers of eggs into the manure.
Month One A fenbendazole-based product, such as
Safe Guard.
These eggs hatch and the larvae climb blades of grass and are
swallowed. The larvae then migrate to the large arteries which
Month Three An ivermectin-based product, such as
Eqvalan Gold.
supply the intestines. As the artery walls are damaged, blood
clots form and break away, causing colic.
Month Five A pyrantel pamoate-based product, such as
Exodus or Strongid P.
Tapeworms: Although diffi cult to diagnose, it is estimated
that 40% of the horses in Canada are affected. Tapeworms
Month Seven An oxibendazole-based product, such as
Anthelcide EQ.
are contracted during grazing, when the horse ingests the
intermediate host, a mite found on plants. Once infected,
Month Nine A moxidectin-based product, such as Quest Plus.
tapeworms contribute to digestive problems, colic and
Repeat Rotation
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normal fecal fl otation methods.
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Spring Bass Catch & Release
Spring Bass Fishing
By Larry Martin
The Okanagan Bass Anglers Club had
a successful mid April trip to Osoyoos
Lake. Bass spawn in the spring and
they aggressively protect their nest
area. The South Okanagan is one
of the few jurisdictions that allows
fi shing and keeping of Bass during
their spawn. In most areas where Bass
fi shing is allowed during their spawn, it
is catch and release only. However, the
Okanagan Bass Anglers released all
the fi sh they caught.
June 2012
Members of several Bass Clubs traditionally converge on
Osoyoos Lake for the May long weekend. Some venture over
to the Christina Lake Fishing Derby, which has a $1000 prize
for the largest Bass.
There are several areas around Skaha Lake where Bass can
be caught casting from shore. Rocky areas around the trestle
in Okanagan Falls and most areas where the KVR is adjacent
to the water are good spots to fi sh from. I fi nd it somewhat
comical that boaters tend to cast into and along the shallow
rocks near the shore and those on shore tend to cast out
to deeper water. One may conclude that there are fi sh both
shallow and deep. When fi shing from shore, I prefer to vary my
cast along the shore and to deeper water in a fan pattern to
cover all the bases.
For more information on fi shing the local areas, just ask Larry
at fs-lemartin@shaw.ca.
Lewis’s Woodpecker
(Photo by Bob McKay)
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WANTED:
Lewis’s Woodpecker
The Lewis’s Woodpecker or
Melanerpes lewis occurs throughout
much of BC’s Southern Interior, but
is most abundant in the Okanagan
Valley. Federally, the Lewis’s
Woodpecker is considered to be a
threatened species due to its small
and locally distributed populations,
restricted range, and loss of habitat.
It is estimated that fewer than 1000
individuals occur in the province.
This bird has a glossy greenish-black head, back, wings and
tail, a rosy belly, grey collar and breast and a red face. Its
fl ight pattern is distinctive from other woodpeckers. Lewis’s
Woodpeckers fl y slow and direct, similar to crows or jays,
with long glides and aerial manoeuvres. It nests in cavities of
Ponderosa Pine, Douglas Fir, or Cottonwood trees.
This migratory woodpecker has started to return to the
Okanagan and will begin nesting mid-June. We need your help
in recording sightings and nest trees of this rare woodpecker. If
you spot a Lewis’s Woodpecker or identify a nest tree, please
report it to the Wildlife Tree Stewardship Program Coordinator,
Lisa Scott, at 250-404-0115 or email her at witsos@shaw.ca.
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New Kaleden Winery On The Map
The Okanagan Falls Winery Association is now 13 wineries
strong, with the recent addition of Kaleden’s Topshelf Winery.
Although they had a soft opening last fall, they are planning
an offi cial Grand Opening on Saturday, June 30th from 2-6pm.
You can enjoy free tastings, along with cheese and a chocolate
fondue accompanied by cherries and/or strawberries, while
enjoying some entertainment. Village Cheese from Armstrong
is always on hand to compliment their wines. They also offer
Gelato from Medici’s in Oliver, with 3 fl avours to choose from.
June 2012
Topshelf Wine is aggressive, competitive and ambitious and
originates from a hockey and sports loving family. Topshelf
Winery dedicates their wines to all sports enthusiasts and wine
lovers. Their goal is to produce ambitious wines that cheer
quality for quality prices.
Myra and Len are from the Prairies and like so many hockey
parents, they spent most of their free time in hockey rinks.
They raised four children, who are now driving their twelve
grandchildren to hockey arenas and other sport facilities.
Their son Joel is a current pro hockey player and plays in
Switzerland. After Len’s early retirement they operated a lodge
for nine years on the Sunshine Coast of BC. They always loved
the Okanagan, so they searched until they found a beautiful
property in Kaleden. They are totally captivated with their new
passion ... grapes, so they planted a vineyard. This developed
into their love of wine.
Myra and Len are excited at their new venture and welcome
everyone to stop by for a tasting and say hello. And yes, there
is just a ‘touch’ of hockey to be seen everywhere you look.
Get your name in
our draw to win
tickets to the OFWA
“Party in the Park”
on July 6th in
Okanagan Falls.
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Grand Opening
Saturday, June 30th
Tastings, Appies & Entertainment from 2-6pm
Tasting Room Open 11-6 Daily
Slapshot Chardonay
Point Shot Pinto Gris
Over The Top Merlot
Topshelf, a family and sports oriented winery,
believe everyone should enjoy fine wines.
Medici’s Gelato
served on site,
with 3 flavours to
choose from.
Armstrong Village
Cheese paired
with our wines.
236 Linden Avenue, Kaleden 778-515-0099
www.topshelfwine.ca
topshelfwine@telus.net
Wild Goose Vineyards and Winery
NEW Tasting Room Now Open!
Come visit our beautiful and spacious tasting room.
Open 10-5 Daily
Photos of the New Tasting Room taken near completion in Mid May.
2012 Small Winery of the Year ~ Riverside International Wine Competition
2011 Autumn Gold ~ Best BC Blend - Okanagan Wine Festival
2011 Riesling ~ Best BC Riesling - Okanagan Wine Festival
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Join our mailing list by visiting
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presents
The Okanagan’s premier wineries
See Ya Later Ranch, Stag’s Hollow Winery & Vineyard,
.
www.ofwa.ca
to toast all that’s wonderful about Okanagan summer.

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Types of Ownership
with Brian Moen, Realtor with Royal LePage Locations West
Freehold, condo or co-op? Here’s a quick guide to help you
determine your type. As you embark on your hunt for housing
and begin perusing real estate listings, you will no doubt
encounter a strange new lexicon. You’ll encounter words and
acronyms like “chattel”, “estoppel” and “MLS”. And when it
comes to types of home ownership, the words look a bit more
familiar, but the meaning is not so clear. In Canadian real
estate there are three broad categories of home ownership.
The words “freehold”, “co-operative” and “condominium” are
the terms used to defi ne an owner’s rights and responsibilities
as they pertain to the dwelling. These types vary in the extent
of the freedom the owner is allowed regarding the decoration
and renovation of the property and rules that restrict certain
behaviours. They can also defi ne who is responsible for the
various maintenance tasks on the premises.
These are the basic points you should know about the types of
home ownership:
Freehold Ownership: The owner owns the house and the
grounds. Freehold homes offer the most privacy and freedom
of choice of any type of home. Homeowners are free to decorate
and renovate as they please. The owner is also responsible
for all the maintenance on the interior and the exterior of the
house. Freehold is the most common type of home ownership.
Condominium Ownership: The homeowner owns the unit
and shares ownership of common elements. Condos are
usually apartment buildings, but also include townhouse
developments and developments of detached buildings on
private roads. The homeowner is responsible for the interior
area of the unit (everything from the plaster in). The condo
association is responsible for the up-keep of the exterior of
the building, common interior elements (halls, elevators and
parking garages, for example) and the grounds. All condo
owners pay a monthly fee to the condominium association to
cover maintenance costs and common utility fees and taxes.
Condos often have strict rules regarding noise, use of common
areas and renovations to units. Condominium residents often
enjoy less privacy than residents of detached homes. Condos
are usually less expensive than freehold houses.
Co-operative Ownership: Co-operatives (or co-ops) are
similar to condos, but instead of owning your unit you own a
share in the entire building or complex. Co-op residents pay for
maintenance and repairs through monthly fees and are subject
to the rules and regulations of the co-op board. If you decide
to sell your shares and move out, the co-op board has the right
to reject your prospective buyer. I will talk about the Bare Land
Strata concept in a future issue ... stay tuned.
For expert advice about buying a home in your area, please
call me, as “helping you is what I do”.
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Selling Investments
for the Right Reasons
By Justin White
It’s important to understand which investments to own and
when to buy them. But, you should also know when it’s time to
sell an investment and why.
Unfortunately, many people sell investments for the wrong
reasons. Some people want the money to purchase the latest
“hot” investments, even if they aren’t appropriate for their
needs. Others own investments that have lost value, and
people fearing further losses decide to sell, thereby violating
the oldest rule of investing: “Buy low and sell high.” Easy to
say, but hard to do.
These types of behaviours can lead to at least two major
problems. First, if you’re constantly selling investments, you’ll
likely incur fees, commissions and taxes that can erode any
returns you did manage to achieve. And second, by frequently
selling off your investments and buying new ones, you aren’t
following the type of consistent, long-term fi nancial strategy
that’s essential to help you work toward your goals.
If you shouldn’t sell investments to follow the latest trends, fi nd
quick gains or to avoid losses, when should you sell?
You might want to sell ...
If your goals have changed - You bought certain investments
because you thought they would help you make progress
toward your objectives. But over time, your goals may change,
so in response, you may need to sell some investments and
use the money to purchase new ones that are more suitable for
your new goals. For example, early in your career, you might
have benefi ted from owning investments that offered high
potential for growth, but as you near retirement, you may need
to shift some - but certainly not all - of your growth-oriented
vehicles to income-producing ones.
If the investments themselves change - You might have
bought a stock because you liked the company’s products,
business plan or management team. If any of these factors
change signifi cantly, you might need to re-evaluate your
ownership of this investment.
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If you need to rebalance your portfolio - You may have
decided that your investment portfolio should be composed of
specifi c percentages of stocks, bonds and “cash” instruments.
But due to changes in the value of your investments, these
percentages can shift somewhat, resulting in a portfolio that no
longer refl ects your goals and risk tolerance. If that happens,
you’ll need to rebalance your holdings, which may require
you to sell some of your investments. Diversifi cation does not
ensure a profi t and does not protect against loss, but it certainly
helps. Make sure your portfolio has healthy diversity and not
all your investments will perform all of the time. Look at the
portfolio as a whole, as well as individual investments when
considering making changes.
If an investment has chronically underperformed -
Sometimes, an investment simply doesn’t perform as well as
you had hoped. When this happens, you may be better off by
selling the investment and using the money to pursue new
opportunities. However, don’t rush to judgment. Before you sell
an underperforming investment, try to determine why it hasn’t
done well. Is it because the market as a whole has slumped? If
so, your investment could rebound when the market does. Or
are there factors unique to this investment that have caused
its problems? If the investment’s fundamentals and prospects
still look good, you might want to simply give it time to prove
its worth.
By knowing when you should hold an investment, and when you
shouldn’t, you can help avoid costly mistakes and improve your
chances for long-term investment success. So, think carefully
before putting up the “For Sale” sign on your investments.
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Kaleden Firefighters Donate to Library
Thank you to the Kaleden Fire Department who gave $200
from their annual garage sale to support the purchase of books
on fi re safety for both children and adults. Safety education is
a priority for the Department and they recognized that having
resources at the Kaleden Library Branch would be a great way
to spread the message.
On Thursday, May 3, the KVFD brought their fi re truck to the
Kaleden Branch for Children’s Storytime. Preschoolers and the
Kaleden Kindergarten Class (above on left) delighted in sitting
in the fi re truck and then hearing fi re safety stories read aloud
by Firefi ghter Linda (above on right). Thanks again KVFD!
Free Wireless Internet!
www.orl.bc.ca
“Strange ... But True?” Summer Reading Club coming to a
library near you! This is a free program for children aged 5-12
years. Registration is required and begins June 15th. The
OK Falls Branch program runs on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of
July and August from 6-7:30 pm. The Kaleden Branch program
begins on Friday afternoon, July 6th and then runs Wednesday
mornings on July 25th, August 8th and 22nd. Each of these
program dates has a different “Strange ... But True” theme to
enjoy. Full details in the next Skaha Matters or call the ORL
Branch of your choice for what all is involved
Kaleden Branch: 101 Linden Avenue - 250-497-8066
Tuesday 1 - 8 pm / Thursday 1 - 5 pm / Saturday 1 - 5 pm
OK Falls Branch: 101 - 850 Railway Lane - 250-497-5886
Tuesday 12 - 8 pm / Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 - 5 pm / Saturday 10 - 2 pm
Kaleden Bursary
The Kaleden Bursary Committee offers three
bursaries to Kaleden and area students who are
graduating from Grade 12 and pursuing further education. We
have a new sponsor for a bursary this year. Judy Leman is offering
a $500 bursary in memory of Allan Leslie Willis. He worked for
A.C. Motor Electric Ltd. as an Electro Mechanic for many years.
Application for these bursaries can be made by submitting a
letter or e-mail providing the following information:
• Plans for further education (university, college, technical school, trades
school) and type of education being pursued.
• How long you have lived in the Kaleden area and any community
involvement.
• Hobbies, interests and volunteer/work experience.
• Include your mailing address, house number, phone number, and email.
Applications must be received by July 3rd, 2012 and should
be submitted to: Kaleden Bursary Committee, c/o Box 239,
Kaleden, BC V0H 1K0 or email to don_bailey@shaw.ca.
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Kaleden Elementary School
One to One Reading Program
with Audrey Perry
It is so hard to believe it is already June! This is the month with
the most daylight and seems to be the month that we are at our
busiest, if we have children in school. There are so many activities
and so many events. It is hard to sit down with a book when
we are so busy, but it helps our minds relax after a crazy day!
So many authors have birthdays in June. Robert Munsch has
a birthday on June 11th. Read one of his wonderful books and
celebrate! This month I have chosen a book by Marie Louise
Gay. Her birthday is June 17th (Don’t forget, it is also National
Flip Flop Day and Eat Your Vegetables Day!). Marie Louise Gay
has written and illustrated a number of books about siblings
Stella and Sam and their relationship. It is a great book to read
together at bedtime, especially under the stars.
Book of the Month:
‘Stella, Princess of the Sky’
By Marie Louise Gay
Everyone needs a big sister like Stella. She
has an answer for any question. Stella
and Sam begin their adventure as the sun
is setting. Stella decides it is a good night
to camp under the stars. The pair observe the sky above
and encounter raccoons, fi refl ies, tree frogs and bats. Sam
wonders if the moon can swim, if the sun wears pajamas or
if he can catch shooting stars with his butterfl y net. Big sister
Stella has all the answers.
The One to One Program will be coming to a close on June
7th. We will be celebrating with a pizza party for our volunteers
and readers. We have had another wonderful year of reading.
Kaleden Elementary is very lucky to have so many dedicated
volunteers who love to read with the children. Thank you all!
Check out the Summer Reading Club at the library in Kaleden
and OK Falls! The theme this year is “Strange … But True?”.
That sounds too fun to miss. Joining the reading club is a great
way to keep up a child’s reading level over the summer months,
as well as keep in touch with some of their friends. See you on
the beach and at the library. Have a wonderful summer.
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School Trustee Report for SD67
with Ginny Manning
The preliminary budget for the 2012/13 school year was passed
at a special board meeting on Monday, May 7. The particulars
are as follows:
The district faced a $1.8 million shortfall and to balance the
budget, the district relied on accumulated savings and reserves
of $1 million and further budget reductions of approximately
$0.8 million.
The Board approved the following reductions:
a. Class composition - 2.08 FTE teachers and 4.0 FTE
certifi ed education assistants
b. Helping teachers - 0.351 FTE - works with teachers -
work is complete
c. Autism teacher - 0.4 FTE - works with teachers - work is
complete
d. Reduce school/district supply, equipment and travel
budgets up to 10%
e. Maintenance - $84,000
f. Transportation - $50,000
g. Family life teacher - 0.9 FTE
The Board of Education also approved a separate Learning
Improvement Fund (LIF) provided by the Ministry of Education
of $692,196. The fund provides additional resources
specifi cally targeted to support challenging learning conditions.
The spending plan for the LIF is required to be completed by
October 31, 2012 and will be focused on teachers, support staff
and other resources.
Summerland Secondary Teacher Trevor Knowlton has
developed a national non-profi t organization called ‘STOP
A BULLY’. It is a website that allows any student in Canada
to safely report bullying and cyber bullying to school offi cials
(www.StopABully.ca). Trevor and his partner recently met
with the Senate Committee on Human Rights to discuss the
initiative where there was a great deal of interest. Reports are
forwarded to the principals of the schools involved, so incidents
can be dealt with as quickly as possible.
The Board approved the School Calendar for 2012-13.
Schools will open on September 4. The only new addition to
the calendar is Family Day, which will be either the second or
third Monday in February. The date will be confi rmed when the
legislation has been passed in Victoria.
For more info, contact Ginny Manning, Chair and Trustee for
SD#67, at 250-497-6462 or email gmanning@summer.com.
June 2012
Kaleden Elementary PAC Update
with Sandy Nickle
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It’s been a busy month at KES with lots out outings and lots
of activities! Why does it seem that when the school year is
supposed to winding down, everything gets crazy busy?
The biggest event this past month was an event we hosted.
The annual Kaleden Run saw over 400 competitors from
many schools in Penticton and Summerland. KES would like
to send out a HUGE thank you to the Kaleden Volunteer Fire
Department for their time and effort. The KVFD volunteers are
always ready to lend a hand in our community and it is very
much appreciated. Another HUGE thank you goes out to Deb
McGinn for opening up the trail for our runners. This made for
a straighter, safer, and less confusing run for the kids. A HUGE
thank you to all the community and parent volunteers who were
able to pull off an event of this magnitude and pull it off well!
Finally, a HUMUNGOUS thank you to LeeAnn Thompson for
training with our Kaleden runners and for organizing this whole
event! Excellent job everyone!
The division 1 class participated in a trip to the Meadowlark
Festival at Twin Lakes. The class enjoyed a guided two hour
hike and learned about the diverse area in which we live.
The division 3 class paid a visit to the South Okanagan
Rehab Centre for Owls. This was a very educational, hands
on experience. The kids were able to dissect pellets and fi nd
bones from animals that the owls ate, as well as have a close
up look at wings, feathers and skulls. Division 3 also made a
trip to the Safety Village in Penticton and were able to refresh
their bike safety and fi re safety skills.
The Rotary Okanagan International Children’s Festival was
again very much enjoyed by divisions 3, 4, and 5. The kids
went on an extraordinary prehistoric journey with the main
stage performance of “Earth’s Dinosaur Petting Zoo”. The
Australian Theatre Company put on a production that was
incredibly innovative and exciting.
Our Volunteer Tea is being held on Wednesday, June 6th. If
you have helped out our contributed to our school at all this
year, we would love for you to attend. Please RSVP to the
school. Our Year End BBQ will be held on Wednesday, June
13th and the PAC AGM will be held on Tuesday, June 5th at
7:00 pm. Only one month of school left, the countdown is on!
Youth Share PSAs with Community
Grade 5 students at Kaleden Elementary School put together
some Public Service Announcements for our community to
benefi t from. Please enjoy these two provided here.
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School District 53 Board Report
with Marieze Tarr, Chairperson SD53
Our district will be applying to the Industry Training Authority
(ITA) to fund our Secondary School Apprenticeship (SSA)
program. This year our district has 18 active SSA’s, with two
more being signed up this week. In the past all SSA projects
that met the criteria were funded, but in the future we will be
receiving a re-formatted SSA Project Call for Proposals that is
refl ective of a competitive application process.
Our Assistant Superintendent organized an elementary and a
secondary meeting of teachers and administrators to talk about
the district direction and focus in literacy for next year. These
discussions will inform our district achievement contract and
our literacy initiatives for 2012-2013.
We are very excited to expand our Read/Rhyme and Rec to
SESS this year. This program is a very effective intervention/
intersession reading program for Kindergarten and Primary
students at all schools. This year we will pilot a Grade 5-7
program at SESS.
The BC Liquor Stores Dry Grad Campaign raised $3,116 in the
Okanagan Similkameen for our district’s Dry Grad events.
All of our Grade 10 PE students will be participating in a
Defi brillator Enhancement Program, thanks to a donation of
$7,980 from Interior Savings Credit Union. The schools received
70 CPR mannequins, teacher and student resources and eight
teachers were trained to teach CPR. This year the teachers
will also be teaching their students how to use a defi brillator.
Please check your local schools newsletter if you have a
child entering Kindergarten in the fall, as we have “Welcome
to Kindergarten” programs at all of our elementary schools
during the next 2 weeks. Every student entering Kindergarten
in the fall will receive a ‘book bag” full of books and other
materials parents can use at home to help their child develop
Kindergarten skills. Parents and children will learn all about
the Kindergarten program and the school and meet the teacher
at this event.
Our annual District Elementary Track Meet will be taking place
on Friday, June 1st at SESS.
The Board approved a Field Trip for 37 students from OSS to the
CSI@LSI (UBC Life Sciences Institute). They will be spending
a day at UBC and will be introduced to the fi eld of research
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and the diverse career options for a trained researcher. This
trip is fully paid for by this UBC program and the students will
be led through various experiments by LSI graduate students
to eliminate suspects and to solve a crime. What a wonderful
opportunity for our students!
On May 9th a meeting with representatives of Adopt-a-Seat,
South Okanagan Concert Society, Venables Auditorium
Committee, SO Amateur Players, the Town of Oliver, SOSS and
the school district was held to review the plans for the building
of the auditorium (RDOS and Oliver Parks & Recreation were
unable to attend). Robert Hamilton, Theatre Consultant, was
also in attendance to discuss options for the theatre and
equipment requirements. It was confi rmed that the theatre
will seat 400 people and will have a separate drama room for
school use. A meeting will be scheduled for the fall prior to the
distribution of the equipment tender. It is anticipated that the
theatre will be complete in December 2013.
Lastly, our Roots of Empathy program is celebrating six years
of success in our district on May 30th at 4pm in the atrium at
South Okanagan Secondary School. We will celebrate with
this year’s instructors and babies and we are also extending
our invitation to all of our alumni babies.
For more information, call Marieze Tarr, Chair for School District
53, at 250-498-1333 or email mtarr@sd53.bc.ca.
Penticton Pump Service
250-328-9070
Pool Spa Water Feature
www.pentictonpump.ca
100 Block Main Street
Every Saturday
8:30 - 12:00
May - October
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Okanagan Falls StrongStart Centre
with Samantha James
During the month of June, we have “Storytime with Georgia”
on Wednesday, June 13th at 9am and “Infant Development”
on Monday, June 25th at 10am. Our “End of Year Party” will
be held on Wednesday, June 27th at the school and we will
be joining OK Falls Parks & Rec with the bouncy castle. Our
last StrongStart day will be Thursday, June 28th, returning on
Wednesday, September 5th. I hope everyone has a happy and
safe summer!
The Okanagan Falls StrongStart Centre is a free drop-in early
learning centre for children 0-5 years of age. We are located in
the Okanagan Falls Elementary School and are open from 8:30
- 11:30 am every school day. Calendars are available to know
daily activities in advance, so you and your little one can come
prepared. For more info, please call Sam at 250-809-2802.

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June 2012: Highlighting
a school year of effort,
achievement, and
accomplishment.
June brings longer sunny days, year-end activities, and a
chance to refl ect on our shared moments this school year -
embracing learning opportunities and striving for excellence
in our lives! 2011/2012 has been fi lled with new beginnings
for our Strongstart families, preschoolers, kindergarteners,
students, staff, and myself as a new principal. We have
endured nine months embracing goals, dedicating ourselves
as learners, and focusing on fostering student achievement
for all. OK Falls students have demonstrated success through
academic achievements, fi ne arts and athletic pursuits, and
in areas of leadership. In our fi nal month, let’s focus on our
integrity by honouring our routines, virtues and maximizing our
potential as accomplished socially responsible school citizens.
On behalf of OK Falls Elementary School students and staff,
we wish to send our gratitude to each and everyone of you
who continue to contribute to making OK Falls School the best
we can be! Our school displayed a 25% growth this year and
we invite you to consider us as your ‘school of choice’ for the
2012/2013 school year. Registrations for K-7 are now open,
we offer breakfast programs fi ve days a week, and before/after
school care. Stop by for a personalized tour and/or learn about
the benefi ts of our dynamic community school by visiting our
school website at www.sd53.bc.ca/okfallselem.
Your Principal and partner in learning, Ms. Lisa McCall
Volunteer Appreciation Tea Invitation - OK Falls Elementary
School Community wishes to take a moment to acknowledge
all our families, staff, school helpers, and community members
- your contributions are making a real difference for our school.
Ensure to join us on Tuesday, June 12th at 9am for a special
gathering honouring our appreciation of all contributors to our
school during 2011/2012. Refreshments will be served and
entertainment will be provided by our OKF Band and K-7 classes
performing songs and dances. We look forward to seeing you,
so we can show our thanks for your support in making this
a great school year! Please RSVP with your class teacher
or our school offi ce to help us plan accordingly. Thank you!
Grade 5/6 DARE: Drug & Alcohol Responsibility Education
Graduation Event - Congratulations to Grade 5/6 students
for completing an 11 week DARE program focusing on how
to effectively resist drugs and violence by teaching them the
personal skills, decision-making strategies, and behavioural
techniques to deal with peer pressure and media infl uence.
A special thank you to Offi cer Brenda Kotizan for her efforts
facilitating this valuable social responsibility program. Students
hosted a graduation event on Wednesday, May 9th where
they presented their DARE messages and they received their
coveted certifi cates of program completion.
OK Falls School Garden Planting Spring 2012 - OK Falls
students have been creating a school garden with the help of
Mrs. Stephanie Sundquist. Students planted a variety of bulbs
on the northeast side of the school and created some hanging
baskets to decorate the school entrance. Mr. Travis McIntyre
from Farm to School programs also came and did a workshop
with classes on the importance of eating local foods and gave
students ideas on how to grow their own food at home.
The Okanagan Falls Elementary PAC presents the
Live Well With Pharmasave
Kids of Steel ® Triathlon
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June 14, 2012 in Kenyon Park, Okanagan Falls
Free to all participants!
This is a fun race that celebrates participation and sportsmanship.
Our course is designed for first-time triathletes (and nervous parents)
who want to have fun in a safe, non-competitive environment.
AGE SWIM DISTANCE BIKE DISTANCE RUN DISTANCE
5 & Under 30 m 800 m 250 m
6 & 7 30 m 800 m 250 m
8 & 9 75 m 1600 m 800 m
10 & 11 75 m 3200 m 1600 m
12 & 13 150 m 4000 m 1600 m
Register today at: http://ab.cd/be8
Sponsors and Supporters:
Kids of Steel ® Triathlon Open To All Kids
The fi rst annual “Live Well with Pharmasave Kids of Steel ®
Triathlon” is almost here! The event is set to take place on
June 14th at Kenyon Park from 4:00pm until 6:30pm. The
event, which is being hosted by a group of parents from the
Okanagan Falls Elementary School, will be part of the school’s
year-end celebration. There will be bouncy castles, a climbing
wall, and a dunk tank, as well as pizza for hungry fans. The
event is open to kids outside of the school as well, so everyone
can come down to join the fun.
There will be fi ve separate races, each done by colour-coded
age category. The race is open to kids from 5&U to 13 at all
skill levels (tricycles and training wheels are allowed, as are
life jackets). The children will go out in “waves” of athletes
(meaning that only a few will start at a time), so that children are
not overwhelmed. Both the race course and race atmosphere
are geared to fi rst-time triathletes with no triathlon experience.
The event will not be timed - every fi nish is a win!
To keep the little racers as safe as possible, there will be
lifeguards in the water and the roads will be closed to traffi c.
The group is hoping the community will support the race by
staying off of the roads between the hours of 3pm and 7pm, if at
all possible (the block of Cedar St. to 7th Ave, to Main St., to 8th
Ave, and back to Cedar … basically the block from the beach
to the back lane behind the Flea Market). Spectators are more
than welcome to come down and cheer the event on though!
The group has received generous donations (from Pharmasave,
Sport BC, the Penticton Triathlon Club, and Ironman Canada)
and is excited to be able to host the triathlon free of charge.
Children will receive a race package with a swim cap, race bib,
some special goodies, and will have access to two Aid Stations
on the course, as well as post-race refreshments. Athletes will
also get a gold fi nisher’s medal once they cross the fi nish line.
There will be some big names helping out on race day, including
famed announcer Steve King and professional triathletes Jeff
Symonds and Scott Tremblay.
Check out http://ab.cd/be8 for more information or to register
your child. You may also contact Carrie Ferguson at carrie@
yukigassencanada.com or 250-497-7052.

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The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #227
with Barbara Few
Hold on to your poodle skirts and rhinestone shirts ... ELVIS
with ROY ORBISON are coming to the Legion on Saturday,
June 16th. It will be a great night with JOE KELSO, as the
older Elvis, plus Roy Orbison, and our own heartthrob ADAM
FITZPATRICK. As this will be a sell-out evening, make sure
you mark your calenders. Supper at 6:30pm and music starting
at 7:00pm. Tickets will be on sale at the bar.
Please mark Sunday, June 24th on your calenders, as the
Legion will be holding a Candlelight Ceremony at the Okanagan
Falls Cemetery to honour our departed vets. This will be at 3pm
and the Legion will be assisted by local school children. This
will be followed at approximately 4:30pm by an OPEN HOUSE
for everyone at the Legion building. Everyone is welcome.
The Okanagan Falls Legion 2012
Executive try out their bench on the
Heritage Walk in Okanagan Falls that
was donated by the 2011 Executive
and Members. Back Row: Diane
Coureney, Natalie Dodds, Evelyn
Tufford, Flo Monaghan, and Linda
Routley. Front Row: Lorraine Harrison
- Secretary, Myrt Niles - President, and
Jean Schirmeister - Treasurer. Absent
from the picture are Barbara Few and
Alex Moldowan.
H&M Thriftee Shop
H&M THRIFTEE SHOP
Open Tue/Wed & Fri/Sat from 10-3
250-486-6371
Accepting Clean & Gently Used
Clothing & Accessories
Okanagan Falls Heritage and Museum Place - 1145 Main Street
Okanagan Falls Heritage
and Museum Society Update
with Marla Wilson
The May 23rd meeting of the Heritage Society was held in the
Community Room at the school. A good group of members
turned out and many plans and events were discussed. The
Museum, Bassett House and Kenny McLean Room are now
open for touring on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
from 10am - 3pm. They are catching the eye of visitors and
touring groups, who are starting to visit the structures.
The steps and the ramp at the back of the log house have been
painted, and the picnic tables are getting a bit of freshening up
as well. Arrangements are being made for the lawns to be cut
regularly, as well as some weeding of the fl ower beds. The roof
of the offi ce is being considered for repair.
There will be a Yard Sale in the gardens on Saturday, June 23rd
from 9am - 1pm. Watch for posters. (Phone Marla at 250-497-
6371 for more info.) The Member’s Summer Barbecue will be in
the gardens Sunday, August 12th starting at 3pm. Hamburgers,
trimmings, salads and dessert will be served. The cost is $5 each.
The next meeting of the society will be Wednesday, June 27th
in the Community Room at the school. Hope to see you there!
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250.809.2219
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Okanagan Falls Seniors Activity Centre
with Dianna Stewart
This year is a big milestone for the Okanagan Falls Seniors
Centre. In photo albums of bygone years, we see mention
of April, 1974 when the organization was called the S.C.A.
or Senior Citizens Association of Okanagan Falls. According
to existing articles, the activities the Seniors were involved
in included Park Clean Up, the Ladies Bazaar, and a Senior
Citizens Tea where 110 people attended. All of these activities
and more were held in or around the Legion Hall, which is
where the Seniors held their meetings and programs.
Then came 1986 when construction began on a building to
be called the Senior Citizens’ Drop-In Centre. With Bill Barten
heading construction, many volunteers lent a hand and by
Christmas of that year the massive trusses had been put in
place for the roof. By January 8th, 1987 it was mostly built and
volunteers were doing all the last minute jobs, such as painting
and looking for donations of kitchen equipment and furniture.
When fi nished, the Seniors were proud to relate that with the
help of 2 provincial government lottery grants, a large donation
from the OK Falls Legion, and donations from all over the area
they now owned a building and land worth $160,000.00!
The Offi cial Opening of the Okanagan Falls Seniors Activity
Centre took place on Saturday, April 25th, 1987. And, here
we are today. We are proclaiming June 2012 our "Silver
Anniversary Month"! At our Pancake Breakfast on
Saturday, June 2nd you will be entertained with music
from our house band, The Misfits. At the Annual Barbeque
on Thursday, June 14th, we hope to honour our 'senior'
seniors who were there when the walls went up, as well as
those who have supported the Centre for any or all of the
past 25 years.
If you were there or know people who were, be sure to attend
the events in June and help us celebrate the organization that
has sheltered so many seniors, fostered so many friendships,
and added joy and laughter to our lives.
If you have any questions about our activities, phone
Margaret at 250-497-1172 or Dianna at 250-497-7089.
Okanagan Falls Women’s Institute
with Thelma Detjen
Breaking News ... the Women’s Institute will not be organizing
“The Annual Community Bazaar” in November. Therefore,
there will be no WI Quilt Raffl e.
A beautiful Banner depicting our Women’s Institute was
made by member Barb Shanks. This Banner will be taken to
Sydney,BC for the FWIC Convention by our members who will
also represent us at the Annual Provincial Meeting on June 10th.
From our minutes of 50 years ago ... “plans were made to cater
a 60th Wedding Anniversary for Mr. & Mrs. Enrique Mallory
(they owned the property where the present day Heritage
Market is located). Repairs were made to the roof of the Hall
being done with the assistance of the Recreation Committee.
The WI Community Hall would be rented as a Polling Station
for the upcoming election and also for the Polio Clinic.”
“For Home and Country” ... The Women’s Institute meets the
3rd Wednesday of the month at 7 pm at the Okanagan Falls
Community Centre Club Room. For more info, contact Sandy
Thomas at 250-497-5942 or Eleanor Walker at 250-497-5445.

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Sharon’s Caren ~ Total Needs and Transportation
Services for the Elderly. Certified Care Provider and Fully
Licenced Driver. Available for Dr. Appointments, Shopping
Trips, One On One Companionship, Personal Care Services,
and Foot Care (Pedicures). For more information, contact
Sharon at 250.497.8660 or cell 250.770.0497.
Ladies Auxiliary - Royal Canadian Legion #227
with Audrey Steeves
The report of the Auxiliaries’ April 28th Yard, Bake Sale and
Pancake Breakfast showed that it had been a busy, long, but
profitable day. President Iris Moldowan extended her thanks
and appreciation to all who worked that day and also on the
pricing of all the items.
Help for the month’s Friday and Saturday Night Meat Draws were
arranged, along with the Auxiliaries’ May 18 and June 1 Dinners.
Branch #227 will be hosting the North and South Okanagan
and Similkameen Gavel Passing on August 4-5, and the Ladies
Auxiliary have been asked to cater for the Saturday Continental
Breakfast and the Sunday Pancake Breakfast.
Summerland LA’s 85th Anniversary will be celebrated on June
2nd. It’s hoped that some of our members will be able to attend.
The last meeting of the South Okanagan and Similkameen
Ladies Auxiliaries was held at Summerland Branch #22 on
May 26th at 11am. Our delegates that attended were Helen
Brewis, Audrey Steeves, Thelma Detjen, and Merle Laidlaw.
The Auxiliary will be winding up its regular meetings for the
summer with a pot-luck luncheon following our 11am meeting
on Wednesday, June 6th. Recent meeting draw winners were
Noreen Morrice and Bernie Diachuk.
Open Daily
8am - 8pm
Stir Fry Noodles
1. Chicken Chow Mein ................................... $8.95
2. Beef Chow Mein .......................................... $8.95
3. BBQ Pork Chow Mein ................................ $8.95
4. Vegetarian Chow Mein ............................. $7.95
Fried Rice
5. House Special Fried Rice ........................ $10.95
(BBQ Pork, Chicken, Shrimp and Egg)
6. Chicken Fried Rice ...................................... $8.95
7. Beef Fried Rice ............................................. $8.95
8. BBQ Pork Fried Rice .................................... $8.95
9. Vegetarian Fried Rice ................................ $7.95
10. Steamed Rice (Bowl) ............................... $1.50
Stir Fry Vegetables (Chop Suey)
11. Chicken Chop Suey ................................. $8.95
12. Beef Chop Suey ........................................ $8.95
13. BBQ Pork Chop Suey ............................... $8.95
14. Vegetarian Chop Suey ............................ $7.95
15. Beef Broccoli .............................................. $8.95
Citizens on Patrol in Okanagan Falls
Okanagan Falls is a community surrounded with water and with
this brings the many hazards of children playing near or in our
Lakes. In just a split second a child can be in danger, therefore,
there is a need for the children to be supervised continually.
Locally, a near tragedy was averted as the mother having been
trained in CPR was able to use her training that resulted in a
positive outcome. Taking a few short hours to learn basic First
Aid and CPR benefi ts everyone.
The Citizens on Patrol drive our streets as an extra set of
eyes and ears for the RCMP. We look for unsecured doors or
windows, fi res and stolen vehicles, observe large gatherings of
individuals and radio in a report.
To volunteer to become a Citizen on Patrol complete the
application that is approved by the RCMP, receive some in
house training, and followed by a few ride-a-longs. All we ask
is for you to volunteer four hours a month. The efforts put forth
by our group is to make our community a safe place to live and
visit. Phone 250-488-1647 from 10 am to 3 pm daily.
Falls Restaurant
Chinese Cuisine Menu
Appetizers
16. Vegetarian Spring Roll ............................ $1.50
17. Small Vegetarian Spring Roll .... 4 pcs/$1.00
18. Deep Fried Wonton ................................. $7.50
19. Pork Dumplings ..........................12 pcs/$7.95
Soups
20. Wonton Soup
Small ................................................ $5.50
Large ................................................ $7.95
21. Wor Wonton Soup
(Savour with BBQ Pork, Chicken, Shrimp and Veggies)
Small ............................................... $7.95
Large ............................................. $10.95
All Time Favourites
22. Sweet ‘n’ Sour Pork ................................... $9.95
23. Lemon Chicken ...................................... $10.95
24. Deep Fried Chicken Balls ..................... $10.95
25. Almond Chicken .................................... $10.95
26. Deep Fried Prawns ................................ $10.95
27. Sesame Chicken ..................................... $10.95
28. Ginger Beef .............................................. $10.95
29. Dry Garlic Ribs ........................................... $9.95
The Helping Hand Update
Thank you to all the folks who donated to Helping
Hand during the recent Shaw Food Bank Drive. Your
support enabled us to restock the cupboard.
Three young ladies, all on their own, raised
over $35 for the Helping Hand selling their
Origami art work. Thanks to Alice, Tirza
and Sarah, pictured left to right with Fred
Lindsay of the Helping Hand. Your creative
fundraising efforts are much appreciated!
778-515-5678
1030 Main Street
Okanagan Falls
Dinner For One
Choose 2 of the following items below
for $9.50 or 3 for $10.95.
a) Chicken Chow Mein
b) Chicken Fried Rice
c) Sweet ‘n’ Sour Pork
d) Deep Fried Prawns
e) Deep Fried Chicken Balls
f) Vegetarian Chop Suey
g) Almond Chicken
h) Dry Garlic Ribs
Dine In or Take Out.
Licensed Premises.
No MSG.
Western Food & Full Breakfast
Menu Also Available.

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Credible Cremation Services Ltd.
Sensible Prices for Practical People - At need / Pre need.
Call Lesley, our own Senior Owner & Director
BC Lic# 49382
Total - Basic Cremation ... No Hidden Costs
$990.00 + taxes (Penticton area)
$1390.00 + taxes (Kelowna area)
250.493.3912 (24 hrs)
559 Ellis Street, Penticton, BC V2A 4M4
www.crediblecremation.com
Time To Put Your Affairs In Order
with Lesley Luff of Credible Cremation Services Ltd.
We are all aware that we are not immortal. The time will come
for all of us when we must leave this life. None of us wish to
come face to face with the inevitable. Therefore, it makes good
sense to make some arrangements ahead of time. Otherwise,
those decisions are left to family members, who may fi nd it very
diffi cult to deal with at such an emotional time. So, we urge you
to answer the questions below.
1. Have you made a Will? ....................................... yes or no
2. Have you named an Executor? .......................... yes or no
3. Do you have a Financial Advisor? ...................... yes or no
4. Have you discussed Cremation vs. Burial? ........ yes or no
5. Is your family aware of your wishes? .................. yes or no
6. Have you documented all, such as Vital Statistics, Bank
Accounts, Investments, Life Insurances, RRSP, RRIF, and
all other sources of income? ............................... yes or no
7. Have you pre-arranged Cremation/Burial? ......... yes or no
If you answered ‘yes’ to all the questions above, then you are
to be congratulated for being well prepared. However, if you
feel that it is time to put your affairs in order, please give me
a call and make your pre-arrangements in the comfort of your
own home.
SENSIBLE PRICES FOR PRACTICAL PEOPLE
Credible Cremation Services is located at 559 Ellis Street in
Penticton or call Lesley, Senior/Owner/Director, at 250-493-3912.
Daniel W. Markin - Certified Barber
Spring/Summer Hours:
Tue-Fri 9-5 & Sat 9-4
940 Main Street - Unit C, Okanagan Falls 250-487-8071
Flowers or Fish Heads?
Send yours to skahamatters@telus.net
Flowers to Jackie Snair for digging out the new Kenyon Park
Girl Guide and Brownies Garden. ~ from OK Falls Parks & Rec
Flowers to those that supported our Kaleden Fire Hall Annual
Yard Sale in May. The Yard Sale was great success, as was the
Bursary Committee Pancake and Smokies Fundraiser. Lots of
people donated items and many came out to buy and support
both events. ~ from the Kaleden Volunteer Fire Department
Flowers to the kind person or persons who hauled many bags
of yard waste away. ~ from the Okanagan Falls United Church
Fish Heads to the person who used our business dumpster to
dispose of their couch. Please use the landfill next time or the
free ‘bulky item’ pick up day instead. ~ from the Business Owner
Skaha Matters.com
What Really Matters To You?
with Wendy MacKay
Are you living life fully, in the moment, focusing on what
matters? Or, do you tend to worry about all the “what if’s” and
“I should have’s”?
As a life coach supporting women specifi cally to discover more
happiness, I fi nd those who are consistently worrying about
how they look, what others’ think about them, what they should
or shouldn’t do or say, why they think they need to do what
others expect them to do, are less likely to feel happy. They
are actually taking the world’s problems on their shoulders
and that weight is heavy. The ‘could have’ or ‘should have’
thoughts hold us back from experiencing what ‘is’ right now.
Too often we believe we need to ‘fi x’ everything, instead of
accept, appreciate and allow it to just ‘be’.
Anytime you feel the need to change or fi x things, stop and
ask yourself, “is this my problem”? On a scale of 1-10, how
important is this for me to change? If you decide it’s really
important, do you need to change it right now or could you
schedule it for later? Sometimes when you set things aside
and come back to it later you have another perspective.
Learning to let go, setting things aside and continuing to focus
on the task at hand releases the feeling of being overwhelmed.
Delegating chores and/or handing back responsibility to others,
gives you time to accomplish what you need to. It also sends
the message that you don’t need to ‘fi x’ all the problems and it
also lets other people learn to accomplish their own tasks and
learn responsibility as well.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stressed and tired, set
aside some time to determine why. Ask yourself what can you
get help with or simply let go of. If you want to feel happy
often, consider how you treat yourself. Don’t blame, criticize
or complain, because ultimately it’s your problem. Discover
better solutions that allow you time for yourself. What really
matters? You do. You matter, so choose empowering action
that inspires you to live your dreams. Yesterday has come and
gone, today is all that matters.
More posts @ http://blogwithwendy.com - Wendy MacKay –
Life coach inspiring women to live SPARK (Spirit, Purpose,
Appreciation, Recognition & Knowledge).
Wendy MacKay Coaching Inc.
Empowering Women
"Igniting SPARKS to create Happiness"
250-497-8168
“Your hometown realtor ... here for you!”
Office & 24 hr pager: 250.497.5541
837 Main Street in Okanagan Falls
Laurie Kingsfield
Cell: 250.498.1110
LKingsfield@telus.net
Snairs Plumbing Services
Qualified Dedicated Honest Plumber Bonded with over 30 yrs exp.
Stephen Snair 250-488-9430

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Kaleden Community Church
Family Worship Sunday at 10:00 am.
We invite you to join us on Sundays at 443 Lakehill Road in
Kaleden. Pastor Les Clarke. Phone: 250-497-5995. Church
email: kalgarden@shaw.ca.
Okanagan Falls Community Church
1356 McLean Creek Rd
Office: 250.497.5131
Pastor Ron Crooker
Weekly Services
Sunday Morning Worship at 10:00 am
Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 pm
Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7:00 pm
Pentacost Sunday ~ May 27th
Alpha & The Marriage Course will both
start again in October.
Family Owned and Operated
Trusted Since 1908
PENTICTON CHAPEL
250.492.0713
SUMMERLAND CHAPEL
250.494.7752
St. Barbara’s Anglican Church
Sunday Service at 9:30 am for 3 Sundays of the month, the
4th Sunday of the month Service will be at 1 pm. Coffee
and social time after the Church Service.
Incumbent Rev. Canon Rick Paulin. 250-494-0704. Located at
1039 Willow Street in OK Falls.
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Service
Mass - Sundays at 11:30 am at 5036 11th Ave. OK Falls
Priest - Father Gabriel
Okanagan Falls Contact: Lorraine Harrison - 250-497-8781
Okanagan Falls United Church
Sunday Service at 10 am - Children are welcome!
Coffee and Social Time at 11 am
Special Guest Speakers: June 3 - Judi Ritcey, June 10 -
Wally Hild, June 17 - Lillian McLeod, June 24 - Victor Ince.
Located at 1108 Willow St. in OK Falls. For more information,
call 250-497-1171 or visit us at okfallsuc.shawwebspace.ca.
www.providencefuneralhomes.com
Ron & Taraleigh Crooker
~ CELEBRATION OF LIFE ~
Honouring George Wilson
Thursday, June 21st from 2 - 5 pm
Kenyon House on Skaha Lake in Okanagan Falls
Drop-in (bring a lawn chair)
Donations for an Agricultural Bursary will be gratefully accepted.
Contact Carla or Roger at 250.497.8981.
Main Street Consignments
Electric Bikes / Scooters / Furniture / Giftware / Tools
Open to ALL Offers ... Let’s Move!
924 Main St. Okanagan Falls 250-497-8488
$10.00 Tuesdays
Join us for
18 holes
for only $10.00!
Tee Time: 250.497.5359
& Frog City Cafe
DAY PASS
for Display Gardens
250-497-6600

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Ye Olde Welcome Inn Menu
Appetizers
Basket of Fries Enough for 2 ......................................................................... $4.50
Onion Rings A basket full of our flavour .............................................. $4.95
Soup of the Day Great on a chilly day .......................................................... $4.95
French Onion Soup Served with grilled garlic toast ..................................... $6.95
Chicken Fingers Served with dip and a basket of fries .......................... $9.95
Snake Bits 14 jalapeno stuffed chicken pieces ............................. $8.95
served with veggies and dip
Dry Boneless 10 ounces of delight! ........................................................ $8.95
Garlic Ribs
served with veggies and dip
Calamari Served with Pita Bread & Tsatziki .................................. $8.95
Veggie Platter SMALL Carrots and celery with dip ............................ $4.50
Veggie Platter LARGE Carrots, celery, cucumber, radishes .............. $8.95
mushrooms, and green peppers with dip
Munchie Basket Deep fried chicken wings, chicken strips, ................. $9.95
shrimp, zucchini, onion rings, and jalapeno
stuffed chicken served with fries and dip
Our Dips: Ranch, Plum Sauce, Honey Garlic, Honey Mustard, Sour Cream,
Teriyaki, Blue Cheese, BBQ, Hot and Inferno.
9 Scenic Kms
South From
Okanagan Falls
Burgers
All burgers come on a fresh Kaiser roll with lettuce, pickle, tomato, onion
(fresh or sautéed) and your choice of fries, perogies or salad.
Inn Burger Our own freshly grilled 7 oz. patty ............................... $9.95
Buffalo Burger Real Buffalo!! ..................................................................... $10.95
Medieval Burger More than 1/2 a pound of spicy feast ....................... $10.95
Chicken Burger A boneless, skinless 6 oz. breast of chicken ........... $10.95
Veggie Burger A meatless patty, dressed to please! ........................... $9.95
BC Salmon Burger Wild BC Salmon ............................................................... $10.95
Ye Olde Fish Burger English Style beer battered cod ................................. $10.95
Add mozza, cheddar, 2 strips of bacon or sautéed mushrooms: $1.25 each
Entrées
All entrées include your choice of our home fries, perogies or salad with
your choice of dressing.
Grilled Cheese On white, brown or rye bread ....................................... $8.95
The BLT Loaded with bacon, lettuce and tomato .................... $8.95
on toasted white or brown bread
Triple Decker One big sandwich with bacon, ham and ................... $9.95
tomato
Hot Roast Beef This sandwich has lean roast beef piled high .......... $9.95
and smothered in our own gravy
Ukrainian Perogies With sautéed onions, bacon bits and ......................... $9.95
garden salad
Baron of Beef Dip Our own roast beef, served au jus with ...................... $9.95
horseradish on the side
Reuben Sandwich Fresh Corned Beef, sauerkraut and Swiss ................... $9.95
cheese on grilled Winnipeg rye bread
Bowl of Chili So good, you’ll eat the bowl! .......................................... $9.95
Served in a bread bowl with salad
Eat In or Take Out
Ye Olde Welcome Inn
250-498-8840 Hwy 97 Gallagher Lake
Salads
Please ask server for your favourite dressing.
Garden Salad With a meal ......................................................................... $4.50
Small ...................................................................................... $5.25
Large ...................................................................................... $6.95
Caesar Salad With a meal .......................................................................... $5.25
Small served with grilled Garlic Toast ......................... $7.25
Large served with grilled Garlic Toast ......................... $8.95
Greek Salad mmmmmmmmmm Feta Cheese ................................ $9.95
Chicken Caesar Classic Caesar salad with a grilled .............................. $10.95
chicken breast and garlic toast
Salmon Casesar Classic Caesar salad with wild ..................................... $10.95
BC Salmon and garlic toast
Chicken Wings and Sautéed Prawns
10 items: $8.95 20 items: $16.95 30 items: $25.95
40 items: $33.95 50 items: $42.95
Non-alcoholic Beverages: Coffee, Tea, Milk, Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, 7-Up, Scweppes
Ginger Ale or Tonic Water, Mott’s Clamato Juice, Lipton Ice Tea or Cranberry Juice,
Soda Water, Sun-Ryoe Orange Juice, herbal tea, bottled water and sparkling water
Fish & Chips
Our famous Ye Olde Beer Battered cod 1 Piece: ....................................... $8.95
Also available grilled, with lemon pepper 2 Pieces: ................................... $10.95
3 Pieces: .................................. $12.95
All Day Breakfast
Ye Olde Breakfast 2 eggs, 4 pieces of bacon, our own hash .................... $9.95
browns, toast and jam
Steak and Eggs A grilled 6 oz. aged New York Steak, 2 eggs, ......... $11.95
toast and homemade hash browns. Add
sautéed mushrooms and onions for only $1.25
We also host group gatherings, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas
parties, etc. Let us help you make that next special moment memorable!
Steak, Seafood and Ribs
Add sautéed mushrooms and onions for only $1.25!
Medieval Steak Our spicy medieval beef patty, baked ...................... $11.95
potato or home fries, garlic toast and salad
New York Steak A grilled 6 oz. aged center cut New York Steak, ..... $11.95
baked potato or home fries, garlic toast and salad
Steak & Prawns Our great aged center cut New York Steak .............. $14.95
with the addition of 5 sautéed prawns, plus
baked potato or home fries, garlic toast and salad
Steak & Lobster A grilled 6 oz. aged center cut New York Steak ...... $19.95
with a 6 1/2 oz. lobster tail, baked potato or
home fries and garlic toast
Chicken & Ribs Half rack of ribs (8 oz.) and a grilled 6 oz. .................. $15.95
chicken breast, baked potato or home fries,
garlic toast and salad
Rack of Ribs A full rack of pork ribs with baked potato ............... $15.95
or home fries, garlic toast and salad.
Served with your choice of BBQ, Honey Mustard,
Honey Garlic, Teriyaki Sauce or Lemon Pepper
2 Lobster Tails TWO lobster tails, baked potato or home fries ..... $25.95
garlic toast and garden salad
Chef in until
11 pm Every Day
Including Holidays
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