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Cycling keeps ‘Love in Motion’ Morning Star Staff
When Gerry and Shirley Malnis decide to do something, they don’t mess around. The Vernon couple will be among a small number of people cycling from coast to coast as part of the bi-annual Love in Motion fundraiser. Cyclists started out from Vancouver June 30, with some riding to Vernon while others plan on pedaling the entire distance across one of the geographically largest countries in the world. The ride ends in Aug. 30 in Halifax. “It has been an amazing journey thus far as we traverse this awesome country,” said Gerry, on the road from Toronto. “The people we have met along the way have been friendly, generous and hospitable. “The people in the small towns have been such an encouragement as they were excited as the group cycled through.” This was Warren Yablonksi’s first time riding with Love in Motion. An avid cyclist, the Vernon resident rode from Vancouver to the Okanagan during the first week of the two-month-long endeavor. “We are raising money for people who need help across Canada,” said Yablonski, adding the participants can ride for a week or the entire trip. Local physiotherapist Steve Witvoet, along with his wife Allison and daughter Bryn, will join the ride in New Brunswick for the last week of the tour. Love in Motion is designed to raise support and awareness for projects aiding vulnerable and at-risk people. Various projects affiliated with Christian and Missionary Alliance churches across Canada will benefit from the funds raised by the ride. Shirley said the goal of the
Stork Report July 30: Born to Darren Kudyba and Samantha Polson of Vernon, B.C., a girl, 7 lbs. 14 oz., named Marilyn June Elizabeth Kudyba. A granddaughter for Betty Barnett of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario; Brett Polson, Diane Polson, both of Vernon, B.C.; Zygmunt Kudyba of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. A greatgranddaughter for June Polson, Greg Polson, both of Carstairs, Alberta; George Garrett of Vernon, B.C. Aug. 1: Born to Ben and Jessica Tanner of Vernon, B.C., a girl, 8 lbs. 1 oz., named Adelyn Mary Elease. A granddaughter for New Additions Rod and Susan Watt, Roger and Jane Tanner, all of Vernon. A great-granddaughter for Phyllis Watt of Vernon. Aug. 7: Born to Matt Hinde and Amanda Johnson of Vernon, B.C., a girl, 7 lbs. 1 oz., named Emilee Taylor Johnson Hinde. A sister for Fayth, 1. A granddaughter for Bob Hinde, Lisa LaRose, all of Vernon; Rick Zawada of Armstrong, B.C.; Gordon and Rhonda in heaven. A great-granddaughter for Jackie Johnson, Doug and Lucille, all of Vernon. Aug. 9: Born to Ryan and Kristina Bedard of Vernon, B.C. a boy, 6 lbs. 10 oz., named Beckem Owen. A grandson for Steve and Monica Campbell of Vernon, B.C.; Annette Fedor of Calgary, Alberta; Bob Cleveland of Kamloops, B.C. A great-grandson for Bob and Lore Atzenberger of Kamloops, B.C.; Al and Mary Ellen Schroeder of Calgary, Alta.; Bill and Johanna Campbell, Claire Cleveland, both of Kamloops. Aug. 12: Born to Chelsea and Geoff Kramer of Coldstream, B.C., a girl, 7 lbs. 3 oz., named Georgia Grace. A granddaughter for Teri Muir and the late Bill Muir of Coldstream, B.C.; Larry and Gail Kramer of Lavington, B.C. A great-granddaughter for Doreen Brown, Joan and Mike Kramer, all of Vernon, B.C. Aug. 13: Born to Sarah Cancellieri and Kazimir Nowlin of Vernon, B.C., a boy, 6 lbs. 15 oz., named Kayden Nicholas Kazimir Cancellieri. A brother for Sariah Nowlin, 4. A grandson for Paul Cancellieri of Vernon, B.C.; Cindy Rosebush of Ottawa, Ontario. A nephew for Nick Cancellieri, Sam Trafford, Rhea McKay, all of Vernon; Niki Cancellieri, Paula Cancellier, both of Ottawa.
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Gerry and Shirley Malnis take a moment in the Rogers Pass during their cross-Canada cycling trip to raise funds and awareness for Love in Motion, which helps vulnerable people across the country. Vernon riders is to collect $23,000 towards these projects, one of which is the expansion of the Arbour ministry at Vernon Alliance Church. “The Arbour is a place where the city’s vulnerable can go to find a caring community,” she said. “It offers a variety of programs that the money from the ride will help to expand.” Anyone is welcome to come for the community services like a flu clinic or income tax return support, or even to visit with the parish nurse or chaplain on site. “We raised funds ourselves to go on the ride,” said Yablonksi. Donations can also be made
to the VAC Riders online at www.loveinmotion.ca or at Vernon Alliance Church. A list of projects and the cities they are in can also be found on the website. Shirley said she and Gerry chose to make the grueling summer journey because they have a desire to help those in need. “Justice and compassion (the theme of the 2014 ride) are really close to our hearts,” said Shirley, as Gerry scurried around making sure everyone was getting fed at the end of the first week’s ride. As if pedaling some of the largest mountain ranges in North America were not enough of a challenge, many
of the riders will be carrying wooden blocks with them. Vernon participant Lora Fellenz said each block has the name of a person inscribed on them and represent people who have died on the mean streets of the North Central area of Regina, identified as one of the worst neighbourhoods in Canada. “The idea is we share and carry each other’s burdens,” said Fellenz. Some 300 cyclists will take part in the ride before it is over, raising money for programs that help the homeless, drug addicted and other marginalized people. For more information, see www.loveinmotion.ca
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