July 2012 - Volume 4 : Issue 7 - Skaha Matters

Skaha Matters 

“Bringing Community Matters to You” 

Volume 4 : Issue 7 

July 

2012 

Your FREE Monthly 

Community Newsletter 

Published by Okanagan Matters Publications www.SkahaMatters.com skahamatters@telus.net 250.490.6951 

Kids of Steel ® Triathlon Success 

with Carrie Ferguson, Race Director 

Okanagan Falls First Annual ‘Live Well with Pharmasave 

Kids of Steel Triathlon’ was a smashing success! While the 

thunder and lightning caused the organizers a few headaches 

before the event started, the clouds miraculously parted in 

time for the fi rst age group to take to the water. A total of 83 

children between the ages of 3 and 13 braved the “demanding” 

course, some from as far away as Kamloops. Every child who 

participated was given a goody bag, a swim cap, a race bib, 

a medal, and a prize - all free of charge. An amazing group 

of sponsors and volunteers came together to create a very 

special event that will not soon be forgotten. Plans are already 

underway for next years’ race. 

“It was an amazing day that allowed us to showcase our new 

park, celebrate participation in sport, and have a lot of fun. 

Hopefully, next year’s race will be a little warmer though!”, said 

Co-Race Director Niki Holt with a smile. 

This year’s generous sponsors included Pharmasave, 

the Penticton Triathlon Club, ‘Freedom, the bike shop’, 

Tickleberry’s, Marketplace IGA, Ironman Canada, Monahan 

Agencies, Dogtown Coffee, OK Falls Parks and Rec, and the 

RDOS. The group also received a grant from Sport BC that 

allowed them to offer equipment to children who were without. 

The event was also helped along by famed announcer Steve 

King, professional triathletes Scott Tremblay and Jeff Symonds, 

local physician Dr. Andrew Robertson, Carol Bentley of Malibu 

Dreams Photography, and TriBC offi cial Troyce Beglaw. 

Thanks to both MLA John Slater and Director Tom Siddon for 

joining in and cheering on the children. Very special thanks 

also go out to Laura Carleton, Sophia Chadwick, Alan Kidd, 

Brad Lee and all of the other race day volunteers. 

Top Left - The 6/7 age group takes to the chilly waters. Top Right - Jaylyn Askeland 

enjoys her bike ride with a smile. Middle Left - Mason Holt runs his bike to the 

Quick Facts: 3300 copies are printed and distributed each 

month. All residents and businesses in Kaleden, Heritage 

Hills, Okanagan Falls, Skaha Estates, St. Andrews, and 

Twin Lakes receive an issue via Canada Post on the last 

business day of each month. 36 locations also carry copies. 

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Special Events & Local Business Editorial ............... pages 1 - 24 

RDOS Area D, EDO & Visitor’s Centre Updates ..... pages 2 - 9 

Canada Day Celebration ............................................... page 3 

Granfondo Cycling Event Schedule for Area D ............. page 4 

KVFD & Kaleden Irrigation Updates ............................. page 5 

Kal-Rec, RCMP & Citizens on Patrol Updates ...... pages 8 - 9 

Education Section ............................................... pages 16 - 19 

Social Club Updates ............................................ pages 20 - 22 

Local Church Directory / Nowadaze Cartoon ............... page 23 

OPAL CREATIONS 

Gifts, Accessories, Home Décor, Health & Beauty Products, etc. ... 

Contact Denise at 778.515.0464 or OpalBiz@shaw.ca 

Kaleden Volunteer Fire Department 

Public Education Tip 

PREVENT GRASS FIRES!! 

It doesn’t take very much wind or slope for a grass fi re to grow 

from a fi re a few yards in size to a wildfi re spanning several acres. 

At this time of year especially, you can prevent wildfi res by: 

• Cutting tall, dry grass before fi re season starts around your 

homes, fences, mailboxes, gates and turnouts. 

• Don’t throw cigarette butts on the ground or out of vehicles. 

• BBQ safely in an area free from brush and shrubbery. 

• Educate the entire family on the importance of fi re safety. 

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Skaha Matters.com 

Tom Siddon 

Director of 

RDOS Area ‘D’ 

FROM THE DIRECTOR 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANADA! 

It’s already half-way through 2012 

and it’s time to celebrate Canada’s 

Birthday once again. Even with 

all our individual challenges, 

economic uncertainty and political 

controversies, we really do live in 

the greatest nation on Earth. We 

have so much to be thankful for; from 

the many freedoms we enjoy to the 

availability of outstanding health care 

and old age security. We are blessed 

with abundant food, water and shelter, 

an outstanding education system, 

splendid natural beauty, and unlimited opportunities. We lucky 

Canadians! We are so indebted to all those who, with foresight 

and forbearance made our country great, these past 145 years. 

CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS: Please bring your friends 

to the offi cial opening of the new Kenyon Park in Okanagan 

Falls at 10:45 am on Sunday, July 1st. The program is jointly 

sponsored by the Okanagan Falls Parks and Recreation 

Commission and the Wild West Festival Society. There will 

be an offi cial valve-opening for the new children’s water park, 

recognition of many of our respected senior citizens, music and 

First Nation drummers, vintage cars and Canada Day treats for 

everyone. Bring your kids or grandkids along and wave a fl ag 

for Canada! 

DEER SURVEY RESULTS: I want to thank everyone who 

responded to my “Deer Control” survey in last month’s issue of 

Skaha Matters. Although results are still coming in daily, I have 

now received responses from 65 residents. Of these, only 

7 voted for Option A - leave the deer alone, and 4 supported 

Option B - relocate the deer. The overwhelming majority of 

55 residents (85%) called for Option C - a humane cull to be 

carried out under the supervision of the Ministry of Natural 

Resource Operations, either by opening up hunting restrictions 

or carried out by Provincially qualifi ed wildlife offi cers. 

The responses included many enlightening comments and 

suggestions. For example, one respondent wrote ... “I’d like to 

say that I want our dear friends gone. They have demolished my 

40 foot cedars, attacked my little dog, and have found devious 

ways to get into my yard to do further damage. Relocation 

sounds good, but is more expensive than a cull. I want action 

to be taken soon.” 

Many residents asked for severe fi nes for those known 

neighbours who insist on feeding the deer. I am now preparing 

recommendations to the RDOS Board of Directors for a 

thoughtful discussion about options for carrying out a humane 

cull of these over-populated “critters” that seem to have taken 

over our communities. 

“KIDS OF STEEL” TRIATHLON: It was a great success! My 

compliments to Carrie Ferguson and her organizing committee, 

and all those Elementary Students from Okanagan Falls and 

surrounding schools who participated in this “fi rst ever” short 

Triathlon held on June 14th at Kenyon Park. Great fun was 

had by all. Medals were given to all the participants. In spite 

of cool, breezy weather, the young racers had a great time. 

And many parents and grandparents were justly proud of their 

future Iron class triathletes. 

OCP REVIEW for AREA D2: The OCP review now enters the 

public consultation phase. After ten months of work with our 

consultants, Urban Systems Ltd., and extensive input from the 

Area D2 citizens Advisory Committee, the draft OCP plan for 

Okanagan Falls and the East Side of Area ‘D’ is now available 

in report form. A public Open House will be held at Kenyon 

House in Okanagan Falls on July 31 from 2 - 7 pm. A copy of 

the OCP proposals and an online survey will be available on 

the RDOS website throughout the months of July and August. 

For further information, please contact Evelyn Reichert at (250) 

490-4204 or ereichert@rdos.bc.ca . 

AXEL MERCKX VALLEY FIRST GRANFONDO: You might 

want to watch the Axel Merckx Granfondo cyclists as they pass 

through Okanagan Falls on Sunday morning, July 8th. Up to 

3000 cyclists will participate in one of three alternative length 

races. For further details contact Denise Melenka: dmelenka@ 

rdos.bc.ca or go to www.granfondoaxelmerckx.com 

Well, that’s enough for this month. Have a great Canada Day 

and a fun-fi lled summer! 

Tom Siddon, RDOS Director Area ‘D’ 

250-809-2548 or tsiddon@rdos.bc.ca 

Penticton Offi ce - 250-490-4215 www.rdos.bc.ca 

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Skaha Gourmet Dogs 

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with 8 toppings to choose from! 

Also serving Veggie Dogs, Popcorn & Cold Drinks 

Enjoy Grilled Corn on the Cob in August 

Located by the New Waterpark 

Kenyon Park in Okanagan Falls 

Starting on Canada Day! 

On-site service 7 days a week! 

EVERYDAY from Canada Day through Labour Day. 

Stop by and enjoy a Gourmet Dog the way you like it. 

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Okanagan Falls 

Grand Opening! 

Kenyon Park Expansion 

8 - 10:00 am Lions Club Pancake Breakfast in Kenyon Park 

11:00 am Grand Opening with Accolades and Ribbon Cutting 

Legion Colour Party and Okanagan Pipe Band 

Okanagan Traditional Drummers and Singers 

Heritage Citizens Arrival (Vintage Cars) and Introductions 

Official Opening of Canada Day and the National Anthem 

12:00 pm Spray Park Opens to Local Band “Wilcox WWWT” 

1 - 4:00 pm “Art in the Park” ~ Join in creating Community Banners 

Jen’s Kid’s Corner Face Painting and Games 

Okanagan Falls Tourism Table and T-Shirts 

Canadian Cupcakes by IGA 

Launching the 

“Great Canadian Penny Drive” 

for Youth Programs 

Please join us at the 

Okanagan Falls Legion 

after 4:00 pm for 

“Burgers and Tunes”.



Granfondo Cycling Event Schedule 

After an impressive fi rst year with more than 2,000 cyclists 

fl ocking to the South Okanagan, the Valley First Granfondo 

Axel Merckx Okanagan (VFGFAMO) returns on Sunday, July 

8th. This year, the event starts and fi nishes from Penticton’s 

Gyro Park and incorporates a few new exciting events and 

activities. Residents of the Okanagan Valley are encouraged to 

visit the on-line Weekend Schedule of Events for more details 

at www.granfondoaxelmerckx.com/event-info. Once again, 

5-time Tour de France winner, Eddy Merckx, will join his son 

Axel to ride through the Okanagan’s beautiful hills and valleys. 

In addition to the Granfondo (160 km) and Mediofondo (92 km) 

distances, this year’s event also features a new distance called 

the Cortofondo (55 km). The main Granfondo, Mediofondo, and 

Cortofondo rides begin in Penticton at 7am, before heading out 

to Summerland and back through Penticton. At approximately 

8:09 am, the fi rst riders will arrive at the Skaha Lake Park aid 

station, and immediately head out along Lakeside/East Side 

Road. Cortofondo riders turn back to the Gyro Park fi nish upon 

reaching Skaha Lake Park. From 8-11:30am, residents along 

East Side Road from Penticton to McLean Creek Road turn-off 

should expect a steady stream of Mediofondo and Granfondo 

cyclists. The roads will still be open to vehicular traffi c, but 

drivers should expect delays during this time. Similar to the 

Ironman Canada route, the cyclists will turn up McLean Creek 

Road. At approximately 8:30am, the lead cyclists will pass by 

the intersection McLean Creek Road and Allendale Lake Road, 

and later proceed West along Maple Street between 8:35am - 

12pm. There will be an aid station in place at Christie Memorial 

Park in Okanagan Falls. At this point, the two categories 

(Mediofondo and Granfondo) split, with the Mediofondo riders 

proceeding West along Hwy 97 towards Kaleden, and the 

Granfondo riders heading East up Maple Street and through 

to Oliver Ranch Road. Mediofondo riders will reach Kaleden 

& Hwy 97 starting at 8:45am. Again, roads will be open to 

vehicular traffi c, but delays are expected and driving with 

caution is greatly appreciated. Cyclists will continue to pass this 

section of highway until approximately 5pm. Granfondo riders 

will reach Hwy 97 off of Oliver Ranch Road at approximately 

8:40am. Cyclists will continue to fl ow through this section until 

approximately 1:15pm. Granfondo riders will proceed around 

Oliver and back through the Fairview/White Lake area before 

returning to Penticton along Highway 97. 

Information about the routes, traffi c information and weekend 

event details can be found at the Valley First Granfondo Axel 

Merckx Okanagan website at www.granfondoaxelmerckx.com. 

Organizers invite you to take part either as a rider, a volunteer 

or a spectator. Events before and after the ride are open to 

the public, and include activities for the entire family, as well 

as the offi cial Granfondo Wine Tasting in conjunction with the 

Summer Wine Festival also on July 8th in Gyro Park. 

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New Trailrunning Clinic 

It’s that time of year when we see numerous athletes training 

on our roadways. Most of them are training for Ironman, but 

many athletes are just starting out on a new challenge and could 

use some extra added support and guidance along the way. 

Local Okanagan Falls resident and owner of Okanagan Sport 

Clinic, Chris Corfi eld, is a Registered Kinesiologist and ultrarunner. 

The Okanagan Sport Clinic offers fi tness consulting 

and injury management to the South Okanagan area. Services 

include sport massage, injury assessment, customized 

rehabilitation programs, postural assessment, gait analysis, 

stretching and strengthening programs as well as individual 

and group run/walk and fi tness programs. 

Chris is happy to announce a New Trailrunning Clinic starting on 

July 18th. The clinic runs on Wednesdays at 5:30 pm starting 

from Dogtown Coffee Co. at 5121 9th Avenue in Okanagan 

Falls and Sundays in Penticton (location TBA) starting at 8 am. 

This 12 week program is designed for those who would like 

to try Trailrunning and run up to a half marathon distance. 

We will provide a relaxed, social environment, which will help 

participants learn the basics of trailrunning. The course will utilize 

two weekly group runs, as well as classroom topics including: 

motivation/goals for running, foot types/shoes, safety, minimal 

footwear basics, injuries, hydration/nutrition, stretching, heart 

rate, crosstraining. Participants are encouraged to run a goal 

race at the end of the program. Participants should be able 

to run 30 min at least 2x/week before starting the trailrunning 

clinic. The cost for the clinic is $100 + HST. 

For more information or to register, please call Chris Corfi eld at 

250-488-7395 or email chris@okanagansportclinic.com. 

www.okanagansportclinic.com 

New Trailrunning Clinic 

Starts July 18th 

Chris Cor�eld, BA (Kin) BCAK 

250-488-7395

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Celebrating 40 Years of Service 

The Kaleden Volunteer Fire Department celebrated 

40 years of Community Service with an Open House 

on Sunday, June 17th. Those in attendance were treated to 

fi re truck tours, an extrication demonstration, multiple displays, 

hugs from Sparky and delicious cake! Thank you to everyone 

who came out and supported our department. 

SUMMER HOURS 

Open 10-5 Thursday to Sunday 

or call 250.497.5658 for an appointment 

www.SkahaWaterGardens.com 

Kaleden Irrigation District News 

July is here and by now hopefully our infamous Okanagan 

summer weather. For the Kaleden Irrigation District, the summer 

also creates the highest water demand, as water consumption 

for all irrigation purposes peaks. We are all aware of the 

importance water has to the ever expanding population of the 

world. Conservation is therefore becoming a major priority to 

water purveyors everywhere. This concept is not lost or ignored 

by the Kaleden Irrigation District. In addition to our conservation 

program of no residential daytime watering between 9 am and 

7 pm, the District has been locating and repairing leaks in the 

system as part of an ongoing maintenance and upgrading 

program. It is diffi cult to compare the performance of one water 

purveyor with another, but a recent survey showed that Kaleden 

remains one of the less expensive water systems in the area. 

This is an indication of effi ciency even though a large part of 

the system is almost 50 years old. Kaleden residents can also 

do their part to reduce consumption through leakage by taking 

a few moments to check their systems for leaking taps, valves, 

sprinklers and pipes. A few simple repairs can go along way 

in helping to reduce the peak demand on the Irrigation District 

during what we hope will be a hot, dry summer. 

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Electoral Area D-2, East Skaha, Vaseux 

Offi cial Community Plan (OCP) Update 

The draft OCP is now ready for community 

consultation. The RDOS is seeking feedback from 

all Electoral Area D-2 residents on the revised OCP. Based on 

community input and ongoing involvement with the Citizen’s 

Committee, some highlights include: 

• Focussing growth and density and establishing primary 

and secondary growth area boundaries. 

• Increasing environmental protection. 

• Establishing two new Development Permit areas, one 

for Hillside Development and another for Industrial 

Development. 

• Recognizing the unique characters of individual 

communities within D-2. 

Residents can participate through completing an on-line 

survey during July and August, or attend an OPEN HOUSE 

on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 from 2-7 pm at Kenyon House in 

Okanagan Falls. Look for various other information sessions 

around your community throughout July and August. 

For more information on the OCP process, please visit the 

RDOS website at www.rdos.bc.ca. You may also contact 

the Area Director, Tom Siddon (250-809-2548) or the RDOS 

Planner, Evelyn Riechert (250-490-4204). 

Falls Restaurant 

Dine In or Take Out / Licensed Premises / No MSG 

Western Food & Full Breakfast Menu Also Available. 

Open Daily 

8am - 8pm 

Chinese Cuisine Menu 

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 

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 

778-515-5678 

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 

Dinner For One 

Choose 2 of the following items below 

for $9.50 or 3 for $10.95. 

a) Chicken Chow Mein e) Deep Fried Chicken Balls 

b) Chicken Fried Rice f) Vegetarian Chop Suey 

c) Sweet ‘n’ Sour Pork g) Almond Chicken 

d) Deep Fried Prawns h) Dry Garlic Ribs 

1030 Main St 

Okanagan Falls



Okanagan Falls New Boys & Girls Club 

The Okanagan Boys & Girls Club has expanded its programing 

to include activities in Okanagan Falls for July and August. 

Charlotte Singh is the new Summer Youth Outreach Worker 

for Okanagan Falls. Charlotte is working closely with the 

Okanagan Falls Parks and Recreation Department to provide 

a variety of activities for youth aged 11-17 years. Youth are 

asked to meet Monday - Thursday at Kenyon House, located 

in Kenyon Park next to the playground and volleyball courts. 

All days go from 10 am - 4 pm unless otherwise stated, and 

are drop-in only. Youth are required to dress appropriately and 

follow all safety rules. The July Calendar is shown below or for 

more information, please contact Charlotte at 250-498-8844. 

July 2012 Events Calendar 

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 

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2 

3 

4 

5 

6 7 

Canada Day Canada Day Welcome Party! Water Balloon Movie Night 

Celebrations: Holiday 

Dodgeball & 2-9pm 

Kenyon Park 

Sand Castles 

8 9 

T-Shirt 

Recycling Day 

15 16 

Paint, Paint, 

Paint! 

22 23 

Scavenger Hunt 

29 30 

Mexican Fiesta 

Please meet Monday-Thursday at Kenyon House, located on the Beach by the playground and volleyball courts. All days go from 

10:00am - 4:00pm unless otherwise stated, and are drop-in only. Youths are required to dress appropriately and follow all safety rules. 

250.497.8919 

10 

Flag 

Football/Capture 

the Flag 

17 

Night Volleyball 

1-8pm 

24 

Frisbee Golf & 

Team Challenge 

31 

Soccer & 

Outdoor Relay 

11 

Beach 

Recreation 

10am-3pm 

18 

Water Gun 

Competition 

25 

Canoeing 

Lessons 

12 

Movie Night 

2-9pm 

19 

Karaoke Night 

2-9pm 

26 

Karaoke & Open 

Mic Night 

2-9pm 

13 14 

20 21 

27 28 

Tie Dying: 

Kenyon Park 

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 

Join our mailing list by visiting 

www.wildgoosewinery.com 

info@wildgoosewinery.com 

5133 - 7th Avenue, 

Okanagan Falls, BC V0H 1R0 

Ph: 250.497.5490 

Toll-free: 1.888.272.2210 

Email: info@holidaybeachmotel.ca 

WWW.HOLIDAYBEACHMOTEL.CA 

NOW HIRING HOUSEKEEPERS! 

Please call Linda or Barry at 

(250) 497-5490 

2145 Sun Valley Way 

Okanagan Falls


Area ‘D’ Economic 

Development Offi ce 

with John Powell 

Working with and supporting existing local businesses in Area 

D is a primary element of our Economic Development Strategy 

for Okanagan Falls and Area ‘D’. Even before our recently 

endorsed Economic Development Strategy was ratifi ed, 

working with existing businesses was viewed as a key aspect 

of the role of this offi ce. You can view this strategy on our 

website at www.okfalls.ca. 

Encouraging passing trade to stop in Okanagan Falls and 

spend money here is a challenge that many people recognize. 

Encouraging people to stop and perhaps visit a business that 

they may otherwise pass-by is the thinking behind a new 

scheme which is about to be launched in Okanagan Falls. 

The highly successful Bead Trail is scheduled to be launched 

in Okanagan Falls on the Canada Day long weekend. The 

Bead Trail is a business started by Karen Griggs, the resident 

jewellery artist based out of the Summerland Visitor’s Centre. 

In 2010, she began selling her ‘bracelets with a story’. Artisans, 

wineries and businesses in Summerland and Naramata began 

to carry a unique bead that she designed to their specifi cations 

that best represented their business. These beads could then 

be added to the bracelet - much like a charm bracelet. 

In a recent interview with the Penticton Herald, Karen stated 

that “I’ve had many people tell me they never would have gone 

to these businesses if it hadn’t been in search of a bead,” says 

Karen. “Locals and tourists tell me how much fun they had, 

how affordable it was, and how anyone can do it!” 

The concept has been a huge success in Summerland and 

Naramata for both the participating businesses and for Karen. 

Many of these businesses have witnessed greater volumes of 

people through their doors and increased their revenue. Karen 

donates some of her profi ts to the Anti-bullying Campaign. 

From July 2012, Okanagan Falls’ Heart of Wine Country Bead 

Trail will help promote more unique businesses to tourists and 

local people alike. Look out for the Quail symbol in the windows 

of participating businesses. Visitors can pick up beads for 

their bracelets, as well as the bracelet itself from all of these 

businesses which currently include the Okanagan Falls Visitor 

Centre, Jardin Antiques, Dogtown Coffee Co. and several 

wineries in and around Okanagan Falls. Whilst we did explore 

the option of expanding the scheme to include businesses 

in other parts of Area ‘D’, we decided that we should initially 

keep it within a more manageable geographical area with a 

view to perhaps expanding the scheme in the future. If you are 

interested in taking part in any future expansion, please let me 

know. For more information about the Okanagan Falls Bead 

Trail, or to download a map, see www.beadtrails.com. 

Whether you are considering relocating to the Okanagan Falls/ 

South Skaha area, already have a business in the area or would 

like to start-up a business, I encourage you to make contact 

with the Economic Development Offi ce in Okanagan Falls to 

discuss how we may be able to assist you. For more information 

about specifi c economic development initiatives, the role of the 

Economic Development Offi ce, assistance with RDOS-related 

issues and other related questions, please contact John Powell, 

Area ‘D’ Economic Development Coordinator at 778.515.5520 

or jpowell@rdos.bc.ca. www.okfalls.ca 

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BUSINESS SHOWCASE - This month’s local business 

showcase is Easy Lock Self Storage. Easy Lock Self Storage 

is a brand new storage facility located at 1964 Oliver Ranch 

Road in Okanagan Falls. Owner Kelsey Robinson has been a 

resident of the Okanagan Falls area for a number of years and 

enjoys being a part of this wonderful community. 

They opened in November 2011 and look forward to the many 

years ahead as they establish themselves as a solid community 

business. Catering to residents new and existing, they provide 

a number of secure storage units ranging in size from 5x5 to 

10x30. They also have plenty of room for boats and RV’s and 

offer boxes, packing supplies and locks to help out with all 

your storage needs. Their key pad gate access, 24 hour video 

surveillance cameras, individual unit door alarms and on-site 

caretaker provide the peace of mind you expect when storing 

your possessions. 

Kelsey supports the local community by donating prizes to 

the South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce participants, 

donating a storage unit to the OK Falls Wild West Fest and 

sponsoring the local Tiny Tots T-Ball team. They participated in 

the Chamber sponsored Business Showcase this spring and 

look forward to the many other great events hosted here in 

Okanagan Falls. You can reach Kelsey at 250.497.EASY (3279), 

or for more information visit www.easylockselfstorage.com. 

To register your interest in having your Area ‘D’ business 

promoted for FREE in the coming months, please contact 

John Powell, Area ‘D’ Economic Development Coordinator at 

778.515.5520 or jpowell@rdos.bc.ca. 

Baseball Program at Keogan Park 

Above Left: Coach Tony Orioli high-fi ving the OK Falls Value Contracting Blue Jays. 

Above Left: With thanks to the junior coaches from the Diamond Backs, the kids in 

this Spring OK Falls Parks and Rec Program had a great introduction to Baseball.



Change to Okanagan Falls 

Landfi ll Hours 

To make it easier for residents to access the 

Okanagan Falls Landfi ll on weekdays, the RDOS 

has changed the hours of operation. Starting Monday, July 

2nd, 2012 the Okanagan Falls Landfi ll will open at 10 am and 

close at 1:45 pm from Monday to Friday. 

Don Hamilton, RDOS Solid Waste Facilities Coordinator, 

feels the changes will benefi t most of the residents using the 

Okanagan Falls Landfi ll. “We get a number of requests each 

year to keep the landfi ll open in the early afternoon. Closing 

before noon makes it diffi cult for people to get their recycling 

and yard waste loads ready and make it to the landfi ll on time.” 

The Okanagan Falls Landfi ll is also stopping their ‘once a 

month’ Saturdays openings. From March to November the 

Landfi ll was opening on the 3rd Saturday of the month. Very few 

people used the landfi ll on these Saturdays. The last Saturday 

opening at the Okanagan Falls Landfi ll was June 16th. 

The Okanagan Falls Landfi ll will soon become one of the fi rst 

construction and demolition recycling and disposal sites in the 

BC Interior. Mixed loads of construction and demolition waste 

will be sorted for reuse and recycling potential. Residents will 

still be able to bring furniture, recyclables and yard waste to the 

Okanagan Falls Landfi ll. Food waste and bagged garbage will 

remain prohibited from deposit at the site, as these items are 

attractants to bears and other predators. Residents with food 

waste or bagged garbage should use the Campbell Mountain 

Sanitary Landfi ll in Penticton or include it within their Curbside 

Garbage Program for safe disposal. 

For more information on the Okanagan Falls Landfi ll, contact 

the RDOS Solid Waste Department at 250-490-4129 or toll free 

at 1-877-610-3737 or email to info@rdos.bc.ca. 

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Kal-Rec Happenings 

with Bruce Shepherd, Kal-Rec Commission Board Member 

“The Dirty Dozen” - a small but stalwart band of volunteers 

answered the call to help clean up Pioneer Park in the cold 

and rain on Saturday, June 8th. A good start was made on 

tidying up around the garden beds, but much remains to be 

done, both there as well as at the Old Hotel Park. We are 

hoping that the following new initiative, which was launched by 

local volunteers, will help us to get the Parks’ condition back up 

to the satisfaction of all … 

Adopt a Piece of Your Park - Some families have taken upon 

themselves to look after a specifi c park area. In support of their 

initiative and in hopes of encouraging others to help as well, 

Kal-Rec has ordered some garden plaques that will be installed 

in areas adopted by volunteers. Aside from providing some 

deserved recognition for their efforts, the plaques should also 

help to avoid any duplication of effort by additional volunteers. 

If you are interested in participating, please contact Bruce 

Shepherd (email bsthegoodshepherd@gmail.com or call 250- 

497-8450). And a big thank-you to the Winters, Roos, Dahl, 

Cranston and King families for starting this initiative! 

But I Pay Taxes … Aside from Kaleden’s many other 

attractions, many moved here to enjoy the public facilities 

provided here, together with lower taxes. The primary reason 

for this combination has to do with what historically has been 

a high level of volunteerism. Sadly, volunteers have been on 

the decline lately. For example, Kal-Rec is currently short of 

couple of Directors. Without volunteers, only two things can 

happen with regard to the operation and maintenance of our 

public facilities ... either taxes go up or the level of care goes 

down. Your choice, folks!


RCMP Update 

The internet offers criminals new ways to take advantage 

of others like cyber stalking, frauds and scams, as well as 

hacking other people’s computers and parents need to educate 

themselves about the risks which youths can encounter in 

cyber world. 

An honest, open and supportive relationship is the best tool 

parents have in order to talk to children and youth about 

diffi cult subjects and important issues. It sends the message 

that your children can approach you with their problems 

without feeling they are being judged. Because children are 

now being exposed to diffi cult issues at a much younger age 

than previous generations, they may not fully understand 

the complicated nature of these subjects. Research shows 

that even though children will most often go to their parents 

for answers, teenagers tend to turn more to their friends, the 

media or people outside the family. “That’s why it’s important 

to talk to your children when they are young, before they start 

getting inaccurate information from other sources”, says Cpl 

TRUDEAU. “And speaking of other sources, we can’t ignore 

some of the pit falls the internet and social media can pose. 

The internet is a great place to meet new people and make 

new friends, but not everyone online has good intentions.” 

I recommend parents visit www.deal.org, which is a website 

operated the by the Youth Engagement Section of the RCMP 

and is part of the National Youth Services branch of the 

RCMP’s Crime Prevention Services. On that site, people will 

fi nd tons of up to date information on topics like youth gangs, 

internet safety, bullying, relationship safety, drugs and alcohol, 

sexuality and more. 

“Social media has overtaken pornography as the #1 activity on 

the Web. If that statement doesn’t compel you to research this 

further and speak to your children about the time they spend 

surfi ng, I don’t know what will.” 

Corporal Martin Trudeau, 

Penticton RCMP Detachment, 

Rural Section 

Citizens on Patrol in Okanagan Falls 

We are coming into prime evening walk time. Remember, 

light coloured clothing is much easier to see. Carry a light, so 

you may be seen in the dark, and always walk facing the oncoming 

traffi c. Bikes for night riding have to display lights front 

and back, and remember you always have to wear a helmet. 

Vehicles should always be ready to have pedestrians and 

cyclists sharing the road. 

Besides having our vehicle mechanically prepared for travel, 

we can do more. Clean off your headlights before you start 

your trip, as it will help you see better at night. Clean your 

windshield and remove unnecessary clutter from the vehicle 

interior. Carry a fi rst aid kit and always use your seat belts. 

Cell phones and smart phones are never to be operated by the 

driver while in motion. 

Citizens on Patrol is a volunteer group out there to be additional 

eyes and ears for the RCMP. After a clearance by the RCMP, 

some in-house training, and a couple of ride-a-longs, we will 

ask for four hours a month of your time. For further information, 

please phone 250-488-1647 between 10 am to 3 pm every day. 

Vistor Information 

Centre 

Information Centre Update 

with Barbara Few, Manager 

Page 9 

We have a marvellous crew here at the Centre - Donna, Lorna, 

Jenny, Annette, Ed, Lynn, Eileen, Mary, Marla, Barb S, Woody, 

Denise and Lorraine. They, as well as being knowledgable 

and helpful, are very talented too. Come and see some of their 

wares on our table we will have at the Canada Day festivities. 

We have potters, knitters, weavers, painters as well as artistic 

arrangements among their talents. Also, I would like to thank 

them for taking over and running the centre while I was in 

hospital for a week, and for making sure I didn’t have to worry 

about a thing. 

We welcome new managers at the Sun & Sand RV Site, as well 

as at the Holiday Beach Resort. We look forward to working 

with them and we know they will enjoy our patch of paradise. 

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 

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More Lakes in the Hills 

By Larry Martin 

The Princeton Summerland Road 

offers several excellent opportunities 

for an easily accessible and diverse 


Chain, Link & Osprey Lakes 

fi shery. Walk in to Westmere or 

Eastmere, Private camp at Teepee 

Lakes or just off the pavement is Chain, 

Link and Osprey Lakes. Each has a 

unique fi shery and can get crowded 

on weekends, but by noon on Sunday 

there are few campers and the most 

desirable campsites can be available. 

A well used section of the Kettle Valley Railway Trail winds 

through the Osprey, Link and Chain Lakes area. Link Lake is 

the smallest at 15 ha and has a more wilderness feel, due to an 

electric motor only restriction. 

Not interested in fi shing? We did an afternoon road trip loop 

from Summerland to Princeton, then along the Old Hedley 

Road on the west side of the Similkameen. For a little more 

adventure, check out the Hedley Heritage Museum, the Mascot 

Mine Tour, or take the back road to Apex. 

For more information on fi shing the local areas, just ask Larry 

at fs-lemartin@shaw.ca. 

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2012 Summer Schedule 

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Tuesdays ~ Ladies Day 10am Shotgun Start / Mens Night 5:30pm Shotgun Start 

Wednesdays ~ Senior Mens 9am Tee Times 

Thursdays ~ Ladies Night 5:30pm Shotgun Start 

Fridays ~ Friday Night Mixer for Couples 4pm Tee Times 

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Curb Appeal is Critical 

with Brian Moen, Realtor with Royal LePage Locations West 

Alluring or ho-hum ... How’s your curb appeal? When you are 

ready to sell your home, be sure to pay close attention to the 

exterior and strive for that ‘wow factor’. You want your home to 

stand out and shine! 

Prospective buyers driving past your property will make snap 

judgments on whether they want to slow down and see your 

home, or simply drive away. If the exterior is poorly maintained, 

with uncut grass, peeling paint on the windows, a dowdy door, 

or sinking eaves troughs, they’ll assume the inside is just as 

uncared for. But if a buyer sees an attractive, appealing façade 

with a nice-looking lawn to boot, they’re going to want to see 

more ... much more. 

Beckon buyers up to your front door by painting it in a contrasting 

colour to the rest of your house. Dark jewel tones of red, blue 

or green will add a little drama. Consider embellishing the door 

further with an ornate knocker, polished-metal kick plate or a 

sumptuous seasonal wreath. Replace plain doorknob hardware 

with something more attractive. 

If your light fi xtures and house numbers are looking dull, 

add a fresh coat of paint to make them look like new. Brass 

accessories should shine or you may want to refi nish them. On 

a cool, dull day leave lights on ... warm lighting creates a cozy 

ambiance. 

Outside your door, planters or urns in resin or cast iron 

add appeal and interest. In the fall, fi ll them with colourful 

chrysanthemums that will last through to the fi rst frost. When 

signs of winter appear, consider using tall evergreens or 

dogwood. 

Need a new mailbox? An imaginative mailbox adds character 

to your front door, whether it is a whimsical wood box made to 

look like a country cottage or a wrought iron creation with the 

antique look of yesteryear. 

If you have pets (especially dogs), clean up any waste and 

ensure there are no lingering pet odours. Consider taking 

Fido for a walk, if you’re going to show your home. Not all 

prospective buyers are animal lovers, and a barking dog could 

intimidate them. Also, be sure the lawn and/or landscaping is 

in pristine condition. 

Buy a new ‘welcome mat’! It’s simple, but effective. When 

prospective buyers step from the impressive outside of your 

house to the inside, and see clean, clutter free rooms, they’ll be 

better able to picture themselves living in it. They’ll hopefully 

feel right at home, and you will have succeeded in creating a 

memorable fi rst impression. 

Please contact me with any questions you may have, and 

remember, my advice and suggestions are always free. 

See you next month! 

REALTOR 

Brian 

Moen 

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837 Main Street, P.O. Box 329 

Okanagan Falls, BC V0H 1R0 

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considered slathering on the sunscreen yet considering the less than 

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to learn that sunscreen should be applied even on cloudy and overcast 

days, as UV rays penetrate cloud coverage. Read on for more helpful 

hints on how to stay safe in the sun. 

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It has been reported that most sunscreen users only apply 50% of the 

recommended amount. This decreases the SPF by 50%. Be sure to 

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Around The Farm ... 

Random thoughts for the rural lifestyle with Ray Keetch 

Talking about random here we go … 

Espresso - What makes a good Espresso? Freshly roasted 

beans is the most important aspect of a good espresso. 

Personally, I prefer a medium roasted Arabica bean. Espresso 

has far less caffeine than regular drip coffee and the strong 

fl avour associated with espresso are the oils that an Espresso 

Machine can leach out with pressure and heat. A perfect 

espresso will take anywhere from 22-28 seconds to pour no 

matter what size. Anything less and the shot will not have been 

able to extract all of the oils and will be weak and watery. If the 

shot takes longer, the espresso will become acidic. The crema, 

the wonderful foam on top, should have three distinct colours 

of brown and have legs enough to last until the last sip. Poor 

crema is usually a sign of poor beans or a dirty machine. Lastly, 

your shot of espresso should taste like dark chocolate. If you 

like Latte’s or the like then most of this will not apply, because 

milk and sugar hide the true qualities of the espresso shot. 

Sourdough Bread - How do you make a ‘starter’? Sourdough 

bread is easy to make if you have made a good starter. Take 

2 cups of whole wheat fl our and add enough warm water to 

make a pancake-like batter. Cover this batter and set aside 

in a warm spot for 12 hours. Then add another ½ cup of unbleached 

fl our and warm water, keeping a pancake batter like 

consistency. Set aside in a warm spot for another 12 hours and 

repeat once more the following day. By now, the starter should 

have a foamy like consistency and have a stale beer-like smell. 

This is because the natural yeasts have multiplied and made 

your starter ‘active’. If the starter isn’t like described, or worse 

has mold on it, discard and start over. Always make sure all 

your equipment is clean. I use a glass bowl and cover it loosely 

with a plastic bag, just to keep dust and other nasty things out 

of the starter mix. Use about half for your fi rst sourdough bread 

and keep the rest in your fridge for your next bread. To make 

your next loaf, take the starter out of the fridge and feed it with 

fl our and set aside in a warm place for 12 hours. Again, save 

a cup worth in your fridge for next time. My starter has been 

going for years. 

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Is too much Protein harmful to my dog? Old wives tales 

about dry dog foods high in protein causing kidney disease run 

rampant both on and off the internet. Many people deprive their 

dogs of what they crave most for fear of damaging their health! 

First of all, it is important that we understand that protein isn’t 

only a nutrient - the amino acids it is made up of also serve as 

building blocks for body tissues, organs, enzymes, hormones, 

antibodies and so on - roughly half of the dry body mass of a 

dog consists of protein. Knowing this, it is easy to understand 

that growing puppies need protein to build above mentioned 

body tissues, organs, enzymes, hormones, antibodies and 

both adults and growing puppies constantly need to replace 

and rebuild these as well. The body recycles amino acids 

to some extent, but part of them need to be replaced. Many 

people cite old, outdated research that claims high protein 

percentages in the food are harmful to dogs and do all kinds of 

damage, especially to the liver. The fact is that these studies 

were conducted by feeding dogs foods that were made from 

poor quality, hard to digest protein sources. 

If you want to know more about any of these subjects, come 

on into Sweetgrass or email me at sweetgrassfeed@shaw.ca. 

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“Reach your potential.” 

Reset your nervous system. 

Update your brain �les using movement. 

Take a Feldenkrais® group class, workshop 

or private session. 

Private Sessions ~ Group Classes ~ Demos and Workshops 

Lynn Andersen, GCFT Feldenkrais Teacher® 

250.498.4855 lynn@selfsense.ca www.feldenkrais.com 

Why Feldenkrais®? Designed to Learn 

By Lynn Andersen, Feldenkrais Teacher® 

Life’s only constant is change. There is no movement, posture 

or way of thinking that could meet your ever changing needs 

living in this world. You can not organize your movements or 

thoughts once and be set for life. So, it is your ability to learn 

and change with experience that is your biggest resource. 

Most of the movement and mental/emotional repertoire you 

currently using were created from your childhood experiences, 

accidents, and traumatic events. Designed through a child’s 

perspective, the strategies created then may interfere with 

present day “adult” living. These fi lters that organize your 

choices and movements need updating. 

Gifted with unlimited potential, humans have to be great 

learners to be successful and to survive. It is amazing the 

endless variety that life can bring your way and the speed in 

which it can happen. Lucky your brain and nervous system are 

designed to learn and change. You have what it takes to fi gure 

out this often puzzling world. 

The Feldenkrais Method® enhances your inner resources by 

helping you to update your brain and nervous system’s fi les. 

Go from limitations to endless possibilities. Determine how far 

you go and what you accomplish. There is no limit. 

Free sample class Thursday, September 13th 11:00-12:15. 

Group classes start up the following week on Thursdays 

at 11:00 am. The next Saturday workshop is scheduled for 

October 13th. Sign up required. Programs are held at the OK 

Falls Zen Centre. Private sessions available in Oliver. Contact 

Lynn directly at 250-498-4855 or email lynn@selfsense.ca for 

information and to register. 

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Getting Enough Exercise? 

Are Your Investments? 

By Justin White 

Now that spring has arrived, it’s easier to get outside to run, 

bike or do other physical activities you enjoy. And of course, 

the more active you are, the more effi cient your body works. 

This holds true for your investments too: The more “exercise” 

they get, the more potential they have to work on your behalf. 

Just how can your investments get more exercise? Here’s two 

easy ways they can get lots of activity and you can keep your 

portfolio in good shape: 

One, is Systematic Investing. This is like exercising regularly, 

when you continually put money “in motion.” In other words, 

you put the same amount of money into the same investments 

at regular intervals, perhaps investing $100 a month in ABC 

stock. You can have a set amount sent directly from your bank 

account to your investment account. 

As the price of ABC stock, is constantly changing, your $100 

investment will buy a different numbers of shares each month. 

Just as you would pedal harder going up a hill and less when 

going down, when ABC stock price goes down, your $100 will 

buy more shares. When the price goes up, you’ll automatically 

buy fewer shares. A smooth ride is a better ride and over 

time, systematic investing typically results in a lower average 

cost per share than if you were to make sporadic lump-sum 

investments. Exercising is easier if you do a little everyday, 

each week, than if you sit all winter doing nothing and then 

try to go for a run when the weather turns nice. Keep in mind 

that systematic investing doesn’t guarantee a profi t or protect 

against loss; however, if you can lower your cost of investing, 

this will help boost your returns. This can also be an effective 

way to take money from your retirement account(s) as well. 

As you are selling through up and down markets just the same 

as buying. Averaging is key. 

Secondly, Dividend reinvestment. Think of it as your muscles 

building and your strength building up after you’ve gone for 

that run. After you have systematically invested, you can 

build up even more shares of ABC stock through dividend 

reinvestment. When you reinvest dividends, you don’t even 

have to take money from other sources to increase your shares. 

Instead you can simply request that the dividend being paid by 

Company ABC get reinvested into more shares of the same 

stock. It’s an effortless way of adding shares. Don’t forget that 

dividends can be increased, decreased or eliminated without 

notice; however, exercising your investment dollars in these 

ways can help you keep your portfolio in good shape, which 

can enable you to make healthy progress toward your longterm 

fi nancial goals. 

If you need help exercising your investments, or have any 

questions or fi nancial needs. I can help. Call Justin White at 

Edward Jones at 250-490-3390. 

“Music in the Park” every Thursday Night in 

Oliver from July 5 - August 23. 6:30 - 8pm at the old 

CPR building riverside behind the Oliver Legion. Admission 

by donation. Bring chairs. Great variety of musicians. See 

you there! For more info, contact Sally at 250-498-0104. 

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Share Your Happy Okanagan Summer 

with Wendy MacKay 

As summer is just around the corner and the Okanagan seems 

to expand with tourists, this is your opportunity as a resident to 

enjoy an abundance of fruits, vegetables, great wines, cheeses 

and herbs grown locally. Visit local farmer’s markets, festivities 

and celebrations. Take a drive down a road you’ve never taken 

before and see what you can discover. Promote your favourite 

winery, store, and activities by talking about what’s in your area. 

Each of us individually can create awareness, but collectively 

we create a movement. 

Our communities rely upon increased revenue as a result of 

tourism. Buy locally, encourage friends and relatives to visit 

and if you can’t have them stay in your own home, give them 

a list of great B&B’s, motels, RV sites, etc. to book. Get out to 

local events and support the people around you. Be active in 

every way you’re able and enjoy life here. We have so much 

to be grateful for! 

Happy people are busy people and are seldom heard 

complaining. If you’re happy and you know it, share it. Pass 

it forward. If everyone in the area were to put on a smile, feel 

grateful and share their reasons of why they love to live here, 

what a difference it could make. I look forward to being a part 

of this movement. How about you? 

Let’s set an intention to welcome neighbours, residents and 

tourists to the Okanagan and be recognized as the happiest 

place in BC to live. 

‘Empowering Women to Happiness’ classes resume in 

September, but there’s always room for individual coaching 

sessions. Call for info, times and a free consultation with 

Wendy (life coach) at 250-497-8168 

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Sadly, the book is closing … 

Andrena Gray who has been the friendly face at the Kaleden 

Library for the past number of years is leaving us for the 

Sunshine Coast at the beginning of July. The community 

would like to thank you for your wonderful story times, summer 

reading programs, vast knowledge, easy going attitude and 

especially your friendship over the past 13 years. You will be 

greatly missed, but we wish you all the best as you start this 

new chapter (pun intended) of your life! 

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 

“Strange ... But True?” 

Summer Reading Club coming to a library near you! 

The Kaleden Summer Reading Club program begins the 

fi rst week of July on Friday afternoon, July 6th and then 

Wednesday mornings, July 25th, August 8th and 22nd. Have 

you ever seen the Ogopogo? Meet Adam McGirr from Canada’s 

Cryptozoology Organization and learn all about where you can 

fi nd this elusive creature (July 6th at 3pm). What does space 

sound like? Come and listen in … Sounds of Space (July 25th 

at 10am). Learn all you ever wanted to know about playing with 

marbles … Marble Magic (August 8th at 10am) and join our 

band … Making Music Strange (August 22nd at 10am). 

The OK Falls Summer Reading Club is for children aged 5-12 

years. Program runs on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of July and 

August from 6-7:30 pm at the Okanagan Falls Branch. Prepare 

to be amazed by Magician Leif David (July 3rd), Sasquatch 

Strange But True? (July 17th), For Goodness Snakes ... snake 

facts by naturalist Jim Shaver (August 7th), and Summer 

Reading Club Wind Up, featuring strange crafts and true facts 

(August 21st). Registration is required for this free program. 

Children will enjoy contests, book draws, prizes and crafts. 

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barbecue area; lawn games; kayak rentals; air-conditioned; cable 

and DVD; high-speed internet, kitchenettes & 1 bedroom units. 

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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 PAC Update 

with Sandy Nickle 

Even faster than the rest of the school year, June has fl own 

by! It’s amazing to look at all the students and see how much 

everyone has grown in the past 10 months! 

June was an exciting month at KES. A highlight would be 

the Volunteer Tea. The school organized this event to say 

“thanks” to the many volunteers who make our school so great. 

There were lots of one-to-one readers, community members 

and parents in attendance. Each class also gave a short 

performance, which was appreciated by all. Thanks again to 

all our wonderful volunteers! 

The family BBQ was another big success. We had 36 families 

in attendance and the highlight would be the parent vs. student 

soccer game. I’m still not clear on who actually won, as the 

stories seem to vary. The one thing both sides did manage to 

agree on was that it was a lot of fun! 

We would like to wish all 27 of our Grade 5’s the best of luck as 

they leave the halls of KES and move on to the halls of middle 

school. You guys will do great! 

Have a great summer everyone and we’ll see you at the beach!


School Trustee Report for SD67 

with Ginny Manning, Chair and Trustee for SD67 

Each year the Board recognizes and thanks outstanding groups 

for their contributions to the school district. Judy Jeffries, 

Sandra Henderson, Erin Beck and Sherron Tierney from Meals 

on Wheels - Penticton Regional Hospital Auxiliary - Breakfast 

Club have served 2022 breakfasts to students at West Bench, 

Columbia, and Queen’s Park Elementary Schools. That is 750 

volunteer hours! 

Penticton Secondary School Scholarship and Bursary 

Foundation was started 1985. Today, the foundation has an 

endowment fund of $1.1 million dollars. The scholarship and 

bursary money goes toward helping Penticton Secondary 

students and Princess Margaret Secondary students pay for 

post-secondary education. Over 25 years Mr. Len Cox has 

created a legacy for decades to come. Mr. Cox was recently 

awarded the 2012 Partnership Award from the BC Principal/ 

Vice-Principal Association. 

The district has not had a capital plan approved for the last 10 

years. We understand that we may be eligible on this round 

and will submit a capital plan in the fall. A new gymnasium for 

Summerland Secondary School is the highest priority. 

Under Phase 3 of the playground equipment program, Trout 

Creek Elementary will receive $25,000 for repair and/or 

upgrades of it’s playground equipment. 

The District Achievement Contract or Strategic Plan to 

support student achievement was received by the Board. The 

Achievement Contract focuses on two district goals - literacy 

and school completion. It looks at literacy and other factors 

that might impact a child’s ability to complete school and the 

interventions and supports that can be put in place. 

The new Principal at KVR Middle School is Steve DeVito. Steve 

has been the Vice-Principal at KVR for the past four years. 

The new Vice-Principal at Giant’s Head Elementary School is 

Nancy Lomax. Nancy has been a Learning Assistance teacher 

at GH for the past 10 years and acting Vice-Principal for the 

last fi ve months. Roland Holowaty has been appointed to the 

Vice-Principal position at Wiltse Elementary. Lloyd Lindsay will 

be the new Principal at McNicoll Park Middle School. Lloyd 

has been the Principal at Connect Ed for the past year. 

Uplands Principal Susan Johnston has been appointed as 

Assistant Superintendent of Schools in SD57 (Prince George). 

We wish her all the best. 

I hope everyone has a safe and happy summer. For more info, 

contact Ginny at 250-497-6462 or gmanning@summer.com. 

Penticton Pump Service 

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Pool Spa Water Feature 

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Electric Motor & Pump Repair 

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Piano and Theory Lessons in Kaleden 

Members of BC Registered Music Teachers 

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School District 53 Board Report 

with Marieze Tarr, Chairperson SD53 

Joan Chambers, the Okanagan-Similkameen Literacy 

Outreach Coordinator, presented the District Literacy Plan 

to the Board of Education at our regular June Meeting. She 

heads a task group made up of representatives from Interior 

Health, Okanagan College, SD53, SD67, Ministry of Social 

Development, Penticton Museum, Penticton Public Library, 

Child Care Resource and Referral, Okanagan Boys and Girls 

Club and Communities for Kids to name a few. The Penticton 

Wine Country Chamber of Commerce is the steward of the 

group and also a member. It was encouraging to hear how all 

of these groups are collaborating to set Literacy Goals for an 

area that includes the communities of Summerland all the way 

south to Osoyoos and west to Hedley. If you would like to learn 

more about this plan, visit www.literacynowso-s.ca. 

Megan Abele, BC Manager for Roots of Empathy, visited our 

District recently and was very impressed by how embedded 

Roots of Empathy is in our communities and also by the 

success of the programs in SD53. She is planning to host a 

training session for Instructors in Oliver this fall. If you would 

like more information about this program, please visit www. 

rootsofempathy.org. If you think you would like to be trained 

as an instructor, please contact myself at mtarr@sd53.bc.ca. 

We are very excited to announce that the District’s application 

for a Request for Proposal to the Industry Training Authority 

has been accepted. The District will be receiving a grant of 

$20,000, which will be used to focus on maintaining the work 

being done in Secondary School Apprenticeship Programs. We 

will also look at improving a more hands on Grade 6/7 program. 

Our District has received $298,052 in Learning Improvement 

Funds, as part of Bill 22 which was passed this last March. 

Administrators are consulting with staff around the learning 

needs of students in classes for the 2012-2013 school year and 

will submit requests around teacher, EA and paraprofessional 

support. The Superintendent is currently in consultations with 

SOSTU and CUPE with the goal of establishing a tentative 

spending plan before the end of June. This plan will be 

revisited in September for further consultations before going 

to the Board of Education for approval in September and then 

being submitted to the Ministry of Education. 

The Board of Education gave the 2012/2013 Annual Budget 

and Bylaw three readings and it was approved. We had two 

Budget Advisory Meetings with our partner groups (PAC, CUPE, 

SOSTU and Administrators) and the board hopes to expand 

the Advisory Meeting next year to include our Municipal Partner 

Groups. Due to the cut in our Funding Protection Grant (which 

were in the past paid to districts to offset declining enrollment), 

we will be faced with a reduction in funding of $337,461 from 

the Ministry. We will be receiving $298,000 in additional funding 

through the Learning Improvement Fund, but this is targeted 

funding to help improve classroom learning conditions. It is 

interesting to note that of our $24 million revenue, 81% is spent 

on Instruction, 5% on District and Administration Staff, 11% on 

Operations and Maintenance and 3% on Transportation. 

Congratulations to all our grads! The Board of Education 

wishes everyone a safe and relaxing summer. Our next Board 

of Education Regular Meeting will be on September 26, 2012. 

For more information, call Marieze Tarr, Chair for School District 

53, at 250-498-1333 or email mtarr@sd53.bc.ca. 

New in Okanagan Falls! 

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Workshops in encaustic (basic + advanced), card making, 

teabag folding, stamping, mixed media and much more! 

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Guest artists’ workshops 

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Pharmasave Kids of Steel® Triathlon & PAC Family Frenzy 

As we conclude a successful 2011/2012 school year, we 

wish to express our OK Falls gratitude for the dedication and 

commitment made on behalf of our students, staff, families, and 

community partners in helping our school be the best we can 

be! For those of you able to attend our year-end Pharmasave 

Kids of Steel ® Triathlon and PAC Family Frenzy, this event 

was the epitome of the positive synergy and relentless pursuit 

of excellence shared by OK Falls students. We appreciate the 

leadership of PAC member Carrie Ferguson, Pharmasave 

representative Niki Holt, and their support team for pulling off 

a fi rst class event with over 80 children participating in and 

completing the triathlon. A big thank you to our OK Falls PAC, 

Triathlon Sponsors, and all volunteers who contributed to this 

exceptional school and community event. 

21st Century School: Embracing Technology 

In 2012/2013, OK Falls school is thrilled to be taking a leading 

edge in 21st century learning by embracing the BC Education 

Plan and technology as a tool for optimal learning. We 

are happy to announce new that our school will have a 

Smartboard in every classroom! We also have purchased 

a variety of educational software programs, iPad, document 

camera, listening centres, and student laptops. With nine 

Smartboards, our enthusiastic Staff is keen to hone the skills to 

maximize learning opportunities for our students. To learn more 

about the BC Education Plan, visit www.bcedplan.ca. 

Register for 2012/2013 OK Falls School Today! 

We are always accepting new registrations for Kindergarten to 

Grade 7. Ensure to visit our Strongstart for 0-5 year olds and 

inquire into OK Mini Preschool fall programs. OK Falls school 

has breakfast programs fi ve days a week, before/after school 

care, and student bussing. We are partners with OK Falls Parks 

& Recreation who have a variety of programs for students and 

adults. Be reminded with open boundaries, you are welcome to 

choose your school of preference. We hope you take the time 

to discover and make us your school of choice! 

Please contact Principal, Ms. Lisa McCall at lmccall@sd53. 

bc.ca. Or visit OK Falls Elementary website at www.sd53. 

bc.ca/OkanaganFallsElem. 

Need Summer Daycare? Little Stars Licensed Daycare 

in OK Falls has some drop-in openings for July/August. 

ECE Assistant Certified, Field Trips, 

Child Care Subsidy Accepted 

Call Tina ~ 250.497.6426 

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OK Mini School 

OK Mini School is a licensed preschool for 3 and 4 year olds. 

We are located in Room 8 of the Okanagan Falls Elementary 

School. We offer a quality preschool program that helps 

prepare children to become life long learners. We currently 

have a couple of spots open for the 2012/2013 school year. 

For more information, please email to bkandu@shaw.ca. 

Central Ridge Veterinary Clinic - Okanagan Falls 

Dr. Sylvia Tingson D.V.M. 

Open Mon - Fri 9-5 & Sat 9-12 

250.497.7808 

Medicines Surgery Vaccinations 

Sharon’s Caren ~ Total Needs and Transportation 

Services for the Elderly. Certi�ed 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. 

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In-Store Bakery, Deli and Meat Department 

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Summer Hours: Mon - Sat 8 - 8 and Sun 8 - 7 

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Okanagan Falls Seniors Activity Centre 

with Dianna Stewart 

80 people attended our 25th Anniversary Celebration on June 

14th. But, for those of you who missed it - WOW! Did we ever 

have a great Barbeque! Some of our original members were 

able to attend (Mary Ferris, Audrey Steeves, Lily Edmonds, 

Dolly Duncan, Bob and Norma Painter) and a few graced 

us with their reminiscences of the early days. Bill Barton 

and Trevor and Muriel Jones were away. Energy was high 

throughout and the food was great! 

Many of our programs are taking a rest for the summer, but 

Tuesday Bingo (1st 3 Tuesdays), Drop-In Bingo (3rd 

Saturday), Music & Coffee (Wednesday & Friday mornings) 

Bridge (Thursday 1:00), Crib (Thursday 7:30) and Art 

(Friday 1:00) will continue. We are looking for ideas for new 

programs to be added in September. A Digital Camera Class 

has been suggested with Bruce Cox willing to lead and teach 

participants. Watch for more information in September’s Skaha 

Matters Report. 

When most of us wake up in the morning and if we take the 

time to think about it, we usually feel as if we’re in our 30’s 

or 40’s at least. It is when we actually struggle out of bed 

that the reality hits us - we don’t have the bodies we used to 

have. Joints ache, muscles hurt, balance fails, eyesight and 

hearing have declined. Do you realize that the more we give 

in to these failings, the worse they get? When we decide not 

to volunteer at a community event, not to get up and help with 

clean up or program organization, not to walk when we can get 

a ride, we are only doing ourselves harm. Once we lose our 

abilities in memory, strength, and movement it is very hard to 

get them back! Don’t get us wrong - we are as guilty as any of 

you, but we now fi nd that when we “force” ourselves to get up 

and out and take part, our mood changes, energy comes from 

somewhere, and we feel better about the world. We don’t have 

to do a lot, “every little bit helps” and with a lot of little bits we 

can have an awesome Seniors Centre! 

If you have any questions about our activities, phone 

Margaret at 250-497-1172 or Dianna at 250-497-7089. 

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3 WINDS HAIR DESIGN 

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Summer Hours: 9 - 5 Monday - Saturday 

Walk-ins welcome. Time permitting. Monday and Tuesday mornings are best. 

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Okanagan Falls Women’s Institute 

with Eleanor Walker 

Members from our branch and district attended the BC 

Women’s Institute Annual General Meeting and the Federated 

Women’s Institute of Canada Convention in Sidney, BC this 

month. They carried with them our two colourful banners - one 

historical and one current. Both were greatly admired by those 

from across Canada attending the conference. 

A little history is in order to explain why it is a great honour for the 

BC Women’s Institute to host the FWIC conference. The latter 

is our link to the Associated Country Women of the World who 

are the only women’s NGO to have a seat at the United Nations. 

For 91 years, our branch has contributed to the distribution 

of tools, machinery, seeds, goats, clothing - in fact anything 

that increased the ability of women and children in desperate 

countries to survive and become more independent. Once a 

need is identifi ed, this support is always made directly to the 

women, and not to any local political or government organization. 

Locally, plans are coming together for the completion of the 

bandshell. The architects and engineers work is nearly ready 

for presentation which will allow us to move forward, anticipating 

the promised help from the rest of the community. It will also 

facilitate applying for grants. 

This past June, we were happy to award the Citizenship and 

Academic Trophies at Okanagan Falls Elementary School, 

along with the $1000 scholarship to the South Okanagan 

Senior Secondary School. Congratulations to the recipients! 

As we take our break for the summer, we can refl ect with pride 

our 91 year service to homes and countries around the world. 

We hope that everyone always has a great summer in our 

homes and country. 

The Women’s Institute meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month 

from September through June at 7 pm at the Okanagan Falls 

Community Centre Club Room. Contact Sandy Thomas at 

250-497-5942 for more information. 

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Main Street Consignments 

Electric Bikes / Scooters / Furniture / Giftware / Tools 

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Okanagan Falls Lions Club 

with Don Clark 

Annual “Purina” Dog Walk ~ Once again the Okanagan 

Falls Lions Club held a very successful “Purina” Dog Walk. 

This year’s event was held on Sunday, May 27th in Lions Park. 

We raised over $2000 to help train Dog Guides. There were 

10 dogs along with their owners who took part in the walk. 

Donations were accepted from See Ya Later Winery, Colin Van 

Blerk, and Merle Laidlaw. Prizes went out to the following dogs: 

• Best Costume ~ “Dolly”, owner Judy Barillaro 

• Longest Ears ~ “Jasper”, owner Kayla Profi li 

• Biggest Dog ~ “Mac”, owner Alicia Thomson 

• Smallest Dog ~ “Bonzo”, owner Ted Land 

• Dog that travelled the farthest ~ “Charlie”, owner Pat and 

Lorne Pierlot all the way from Magna Bay 

• Dog that raised the most pledges ~ “Bailey”, owner Merle 

Laidlaw 

Thanks to all those who took part. Also, let’s give a special 

thanks to the two ladies who organized this year’s event, being 

Vi Creasey and Shirley O’Conner. 

School Breakfast Program ~ The 2011-2012 school year 

came to a close at the end of June. This concludes another 

year of the Lions’ School Breakfast Program. As in the past 

we provided a hot breakfast, consisting of French Toast and 

Sausages, along with a glass of juice and/or milk. We served 

up breakfast on the fi rst and third Thursdays of each month. 

Most mornings we were able to feed approx 25 eager children. 

Thanks to those Lions who regularly gave up their early 

mornings to prepare and serve breakfast, consisting of myself, 

Lion Wayne, Lion Lana, Lion Shirley, Lion Colin (Anne), Lion 

John, and Randy. 

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The Helping Hand Update 

Okanagan Falls Helping Hand is an organization 

that is based in our community and operated by 

volunteers for our community. The goals of the 

organization are to prepare and deliver Christmas 

Hampers to families in need from our community 

and to provide emergency assistance throughout the rest of 

the year. Helping Hand offers an excellent opportunity to give 

back to our community with only seasonal time involvement. 

If you would like to know more, or are interested in becoming 

involved, please give Fred a call at 250-770-0993. We will 

be hosting an information meeting for new members and 

volunteers in September. Have a great summer. 

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The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #227 

with Barbara Few 

Wow, did we ever have a wonderful time last month with our 

Elvis and Roy Orbison show! It was a sell out event with 

magnifi cent performances, keeping everyone staying until 

everything was over and beyond that! 

This month we are lucky enough to have another versatile 

artist with DIANE BALL from Oliver. She is a true entertainer 

who will keep everyone enjoying themselves, and of course 

there be another tasty supper. This is on Saturday, July 7th 

and is open to EVERYONE! So, come and have an enjoyable 

evening out with entertainment and supper for only $8. 

There are still drop-in darts and pool on Saturday afternoons, 

with bingo and other happenings on Sundays. Our hours 

during the summer is 3:00 to 6:00 pm, so come and have a 

refreshing beverage and enjoyable company. 

Are you seeking to fi nd your ancestors? 

Want to know how to fi ll in your Family Tree? 

South Okanagan Genealogical Society 

Open every Tuesday from 10am - 3pm 

Regular monthly meetings 1st Thursday of each month 7:30pm 

in the Penticton Library/Museum at 785 Main Street. 

Closed July & August 

We have available resources and mini-workshops 

that will help guide you on your quest. Become a member. 

For more information contact: Nola Reid at 250-492-0751 

An Affordable Healthy Pet Food Choice 

By Dee-anne Jalava 

We all know good nutrition and exercise is important for a 

healthy lifestyle. The same goes for our pets. We want our pets 

to be happy and healthy and most of us need that goal fulfi lled 

at an affordable price. 

I went on a mission to fi nd an excellent food, for my 8 year 

old cat and two miniature schnauzers aged 13 and 11, and 

at an affordable price, for me. After doing some research, I 

purchased Pet Chef Express dog food and then the cat food. 

My pets loved it! In fact, as I gradually introduced the new 

food, my cat would pick out the Pet Chef Express fi rst and not 

even fi nish the old brand and then meow for more. 

Made with human grade wild pacifi c salmon and free range 

chicken, Pet Chef Express Premium Natural Foods are 

formulated to meet the nutritional profi les for all life stages of 

cats and dogs, as established by the AAFCO. They contain no 

wheat, no corn, no by products, no artifi cial fl avours/colours/ 

preservatives, no added salt, no added sugar, no animal 

digests, no beet pulp, no gluten meal, or any of the very 

misleading ‘natural fl avours’. The added bonus is that it is a 

Canadian made product. 

Check out the website at www.petchefexpress.ca for more 

information and comparisons. I am proud to be able to provide 

free home delivery to customers here in the South Okanagan. 

For more information, give me a call at 250-497-5975. 

Family Owned and Operated 

Trusted Since 1908 

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PENTICTON CHAPEL 

250.492.0713 

SUMMERLAND CHAPEL 

250.494.7752 

Ron & Taraleigh Crooker 

Ladies Auxiliary - Royal Canadian Legion #227 

with Audrey Steeves 

Two new members, Louise Head and Dorothy Ann Wiens, 

were initiated into the Okanagan Falls Legion Auxiliary at its 

June meeting by President Iris Moldowan. 

The members approved a donation of $2000 to be presented to 

Branch #227 and a donation of $500 to be given to the Legion 

Foundation towards the expenses of the BC Senior Games 

being held in Burnaby this August. 

June was a busy month for the Auxiliary with catering for 

two Memorial Teas, participating in the Branch’s June 24th 

Candlelight Service at the Cemetery, followed by an Open 

House at the Legion afterwards. The LA looks forward to 

participating in the July 1st Canada Day celebrations, as well 

as the usual arranging for the Friday and Saturday 5pm Meat 

Draws and the Saturday Drop-in Bingos. 

The Auxiliary will be presenting two bursaries of $1000 each to 

two Grade 12 students from Okanagan Falls graduating from 

the South Okanagan Secondary School at their ceremonies 

on June 27th. The annual LA Sportsmanship trophy will be 

awarded to a Grade 7 student at the Okanagan Falls Elementary 

School on their June 27th awards day. 

A Zone report from the May 26th South Okanagan and 

Similkameen Ladies Auxiliaries meeting held at Summerland 

Branch #22 was given by delegate Helen Brewis. Since the 

2011 Convention, the LA’s have lost 90 members. The 2013 

Provincial Convention will be held at Whistler in May. LA’s 

were asked to make a donation to the Legion’s Track & Field 

competitions to be held in Langley, BC. Summerland LA 

celebrated their 85th Birthday on June 8th. The Attendance 

Plaque was won by Okanagan Falls LA. The next Zone meeting 

will be in September. Following the meeting, workshops were 

held for secretaries, treasurers, and committees. 

Other News - It was reported that the Lions Annual Dog Walk 

held in May in Okanagan Falls raised over $2000. Winner of 

the LA’s Mother Day Hamper was Nicole Woodard. Following 

the closing of the June meeting, members enjoyed a delicious 

pot luck luncheon. Winner of the meeting draws were Iris 

Moldowan and Colleen Clark. The next regular meeting will be 

September 7th.


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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. 

Summer Kidz Program - runs July 23-27th from 9:30 - 11:45 

am for those in Kindergarten through Grade 5. For more 

information and to register, please phone or email (see contact 

info above). Join us for stories, games, crafts and much more! 

Church @ The Gardens - August 12th (See details next month). 

Okanagan Falls Community Church 

1356 McLean Creek Rd 

O�ce: 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 

Vacation Bible School ~ Aug. 27-31 9am to 12noon. 

Alpha & The Marriage Course will both 

start again in October. 

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. Rick 

Paulin. 250-494-0704. Located at 1039 Willow St. 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: July 1st & 8th - Judy Ritcey; July 15th 

- Mary Fields; July 22nd - Wally Hild; & July 29th - Victor Ince. 

Located at 1108 Willow St. in OK Falls. For more information, 

call 250-497-1171 or visit us at okfallsuc.shawwebspace.ca. 

Credible Cremation Services Ltd. 

Sensible Prices for Practical People - At need / Pre need. 

Call Lesley, our own Senior Owner & Director 

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 

BC Lic# 49382 

www.crediblecremation.com 

Planning Ahead For The Inevitable 

with Lesley Luff of Credible Cremation Services Ltd. 

Having been in the Funeral Business for over twenty years, I 

have heard about all the excuses there are to be made against 

Planning Ahead. 

1. ...... “I don’t need that just yet”. 

2. ...... “I’m too busy to think about that right now”. 

3. ...... “I can’t afford it right now”. 

4. ...... “I have to talk it over with my husband/wife/children”. 

5. ...... “It is on my (to do) list”. 

6. ...... “I have to get a Will made fi rst”. 

7. ...... “We don’t talk about those things”. 

8. ...... “My family will take care of that, when the time comes”. 

Case in point: I am sure my own husband would have given 

the same answers, had he been asked if he had planned 

ahead. He died of a massive heart attack in 1995 at the age of 

57. He was enjoying a business luncheon at the time, and I am 

sure death was the last thing on his mind. Needless to say, we 

were devastated, in shock and totally unprepared. 

Death is one of the mysteries of our time on earth, and probably 

always will be. We all would opt for a quick and painless 

demise; however, that choice is not ours to make. Most folks 

are not afraid of being dead, what bothers them is the process. 

No one wants to lose their dignity, their faculties, or to face 

life’s end in pain or isolation. We cannot predict when and 

where death will come upon us, and perhaps that is a blessing 

in itself. However, there are several practical steps one can 

take now, which will not only make things easier, but will also 

release family members from having to make diffi cult emotional 

decisions when the death of a loved one occurs. 

Make a Will and review it regularly. 

Discuss your wishes with your Attorney/Executor/Family 

members. 

Organize and Document all your paperwork. 

Plan Ahead - Make your Pre-Arrangements. 

SENSIBLE PRICES FOR PRACTICAL PEOPLE 

Call Lesley, Senior/Owner/Licensed Funeral Director at 

(250) 493-3912. Make your At-Need or Pre-Need arrangements 

in the comfort of your own home. 

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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 �avour .............................................. $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 stu�ed chicken pieces ............................. $8.95 

served with veggies and dip 

Dry Boneless 

Garlic Ribs 

10 ounces of delight! ........................................................ $8.95 

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 

stu�ed 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 


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 

Bu�alo Burger Real Bu�alo!! ..................................................................... $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 

Reservations Recommended Ph. 250-498-8840 Reservations Recommended Ph. 250-498-8840 

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