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COLUMNIST Marjorie Horne says workers today are often challenged for time between the demands of work and responsibility of providing care for an aging parent or relative.
AS THE weather cools off and the days get shorter, comfort meals like stews and braised meat are a filling treat for those who have been working or playing outside.
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Gospel Mission shares feast for Thanksgiving
Wade Paterson
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Squinting his eyes in the sunshine, while standing on Leon Avenue’s sidewalk yesterday, Colin Farr said he is thankful for Kelowna’s weather and Kelowna’s Gospel Mission. Farr was one of about 700 individuals who ate Thanksgiving dinner at the Gospel Mission between noon and 5 p.m. He said Monday’s meal was important “not only for the homeless, but for the whole community.” “This brings people together,” said Farr. Gospel Mission executive director Randy Benson said Monday’s feast consisted of 54 turkeys, 18 hams, 500 pounds of potatoes, a couple hundred litres of gravy, as well as dressing, vegetables and dessert. “We do three banquets a year: Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter,” said Benson. “Thanksgiving is generally our largest one, when the most people come out.” According to Benson, preparation for this year’s Thanksgiving dinner began four weeks in advance.
Judie Steeves
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I THINK ONE OF THE FACTORS IS THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE IN TOWN, EVEN THOUGH THEY’RE HOUSED, PROBABLY DON’T HAVE THE MEANS TO PREPARE A THANKSGIVING DINNER. Randy Benson, Gospel Mission
Benson said a typical supper meal served in the summer or fall will feed 150 to 200 people; however, Thanksgiving brings out a lot more members of the community. “I think one of the factors is that a lot of people in town, even though they’re housed, probably don’t have the means to prepare a Thanksgiving dinner. “We’ll get a lot of people who are living on pretty modest incomes, who can come down and enjoy a full meal that they normally wouldn’t. “That’s really our purpose, to meet the needs of the people, no matter what
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VOLUNTEER Cindy Krebs prepares to put gravy on one of about 700 Thanksgiving meals that were served Monday afternoon at Kelowna’s Gospel Mission. their status, and to make sure that they have this family experience.” To help guests have a traditional Thanksgiving experience, about 50 volunteers—including city councillors and MLAs—
served the meals and helped clean-up. The dining hall was also set up with larger tables to create a family atmosphere. “People are really appreciative…I think it’s a
great opportunity we have to serve the community this way.” Farr, who was born and raised in Kelowna, said the Gospel Mission has assisted him, on and off, for the last 30 years.
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Glancing at the line-up of about 40 people, who were waiting to begin their Thanksgiving feast Monday, Farr said: “They help a lot of people.” wpaterson@kelownacapnews.com Twitter: @PatersonWade
Union and management at B.C. Tree Fruits Cooperative have announced that negotiations for a new contract have resulted in a framework agreement for a seven-year term. Marketing manager Chris Pollock said management and union leaders are just putting the details on paper, so specifics of the agreement won’t be released yet, but there has been a contract framework agreement reached with local 247 of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union. Workers voted on the framework agreement at meetings held throughout the valley between Sept. 30 and Oct. 2. The agreement was reached Oct. 3 and affects more than 400 hourly employees around the Okanagan Valley, as well as increased flexibility and productivity for management, said BCTF chief executive officer Alan Tyabji. “We are extremely pleased with the terms of the agreement which support the future growth and long-term goals of B.C. Tree Fruits Cooperative,” Tyabji said. jsteeves@kelownacapnews.com
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