B6 Friday, August 24, 2012 - The Morning Star
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EDITOR: KATHERINE MORTIMER
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New arrivals July 8: Born to Richard and Rebecca Barton of Vernon, a girl, 6 lbs. 14 oz., named Hazel Meredith. A sister for Ella, 7; Sophia, 3. A granddaughter for Peter and Leslie Barton of Toronto, Ont., Glenn Mageau of West Kelowna, B.C., Kate Knox of Vernon, B.C. A great-granddaughter for Gladys Matus of Hope, B.C. July 9: Born to Dtom Jantrong and Jenna Ballantine of Vernon, a boy, 7 lbs. 14 oz., named Jaxson Kenneth Ballantine. A grandson for Ken Rath and Deborah Ballantine, Craig New Additions and Noi Chapman, all of Vernon, B.C. A great-grandson for Lea Ballantine, Thelma Chapman. July 11: Born to Matt Bech-Hansen and Krystal Pickell, a boy, 6 lbs. 8 oz., named Zaquari Larz Bech-Hansen. A grandson for Dianna Lariviere, Mike Pickell, Flemming Bech-Hansen, Joanne BechHansen. A great-grandson for Yvonne Bennett. July 17: Born to Josh and Tiffany Savoie of Vernon, a boy, 7 lbs. 6 oz., named Alexander Joseph. A grandson for Stephen and Tammy Savoie of Vernon, B.C., Norman and Karen Comeau of Bathurst, N.B., Dena Chicoine and Jim Strachan of Kamloops, B.C. A great-grandson for Beverly and Hank Chicoine of Kamloops, Margarette and Lucien Savoie of Bathurst, Josephine and Joseph Butler of Miramichi, N.B. July 17: Born to Mike and Patience Meaker of Vernon, a girl, 7 lbs. 12 oz., named Kaitlyn June. A granddaughter for Patrick and Melodie Lutzmann of Ashcroft, B.C., Denise and Doug Irwin of Vernon, B.C. A great-granddaughter for June Moffat of Aurora, Ont. July 17: Born to Henry and Tammy Balcombe of Vernon, a girl, 8 lbs., named Kate Ivy. A sister for Lola, 2. A granddaughter for Iris Balcombe of Vernon, B.C., Joyce Griffiths of North Vancouver, B.C., Brad Griffiths of Cranbrook, B.C. A greatgranddaughter for Connie and Herb Schopp of New Westminster, B.C., Jim Balcombe of Saskatoon, Sask. July 17: Born to Taryn Cass and Jeff Miller of Westbank, a boy, 6 lbs. 5 oz., named Lochlan Cole Miller. A brother for Carter. A grandson for Doug and Joanne Miller of Vernon, B.C., Andrea Cass and Allen Hicks of Lac la Hache, B.C. A greatgrandson for Lily Holmes of Vernon, Norman and Patricia Cass of Nanaimo, B.C. July 19: Born to Richard and Jane Sutton of Vernon, B.C., a girl, 5 lbs. 11 oz., named Charlotte Mary. A granddaughter for Alan and Claire Sutton of Saskatoon, Sask., Terry Higgins of Vernon, B.C., Bill Higgins of Calgary, Alta. A great-granddaughter for Dr. Gordon Higgins of St. Andrews, N.B. July 19: Born to Shayla and Josh Kemper of Vernon, a boy, 7 lbs. 8 oz., named Abel Kirein Dwaine. A brother for Ava, 8; Arlo, 2 1/2. A grandson for Sherri and Dave Willerth, Debbie and David Anderson, all of Vernon, B.C. A great-grandson for Pearl Goertson, Delores Couch, both of Vernon.
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PHOTOS SUBMITTED
First place winner Kimmimela Louis (front) and her sister, Kimora Louis, display their paintings in the ages one to six category for the Ogopogo Art Contest sponsored by Ogopogo Environmental & Engineering Consultants, with proud parents Meagan and Jeremiah Louis.
Kids put Ogopogo on canvas Morning Star Staff
Using colourful paints, brushes and canvas, an Okanagan legend has been honoured by young artists this summer. The Ogopopogo Art Contest invited youngsters from throughout the Okanagan to submit their entries, with the only requirement that the piece be related to the Okanagan’s most recognizable symbol. “We are proud to support various community events in the beautiful Okanagan valley,” said Andy Matysiak, president and general manager of Ogopogo Environmental & Engineering Consultants Ltd., which sponsors the contest. “And we are happy to recognize the beautiful work of those who enriched the Ogopogo as a true Okanagan legendary creature.” After evaluating more than 100 pieces, the contest jury named the following North Okanagan residents as win-
ners: in the one to six age category, first place went to Kimmimela Louis from Vernon, with her sister, Kimora, taking fifth place. Second and third place, respectively, place went to Vernon residents Tomasz Ociepa and his sister, Veronica. In the ages seven to 12 category, first place went to Sophie Wiebe of Vernon, while third and fourth place, respectively, went to Vernon residents Kristen Ciurka and Micah Martens. “Ogopogo Consultants, with supporters, hope this event is a successful and rewarding experience for our children and to encourage them to learn more about our legendary Ogopogo, and thus, our community,” said Matysiak. On Saturday, first place winners will be taken with a parent on a search for Ogopogo, exploring the Squally Point area of Okanagan Lake, said Sophie Wiebe with her winning painting in the ages seven to 12 to be home to the legendary category and Andy Matysiak, president of Ogopogo Envrionmental & creature. Engineering Consultants Ltd.
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