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Friday, December 19, 2014 - The Morning Star B7
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Kids take the challenge Morning Star Staff
A freezing cold swim in January helps children in a warmer climate on the other side of the world. The annual event on Jan. 1 raises funds for the Zimbabwe Project Canada (ZPC), which supports hundreds of orphaned children through self sustaining projects in rural Zimbabwe. “The Polar Bear Swim is becoming a major fundraiser to support the ZPC work in the rural communities of Zimbabwe,” said Bobbi-Jo Gordon, event coordinator. “In order to involve the entire Vernon community we asked students to enter a drawing competition depicting Zimbabwe, the Polar Bear Swim or both. More than 1,000 elementary students at four local schools took part, with the best drawing chosen and made into a button to be given to registrants who are taking the plunge in the Polar Bear Swim. “This is a remarkable increase from last year. Due to the large number of students participating, prizes were awarded for first, second and third place,” said Gordon. “The prizes are fun and motivating for the kids to participate, but most important, this event helps children in the Vernon community understand how children, families and those less fortunate than themselves live in other parts of the world. “This activity ties in perfectly with elements of leadership, community support and global awareness.” As well, Harwood elementary school students Vida Chisholm and Mickey Fedirchuk took it upon themselves to organize their own fundraiser after learning about the plight of children in Zimbabwe. During two lunch hours, they sold cupcakes, cookies and popcorn, and raised $128.50 for the project. “Together, Vida and Mickey are making a difference,” said Gordon. “On behalf of the Zimbabwe Project Canada we thank you for your leadership and generous efforts.” Kidston elementary school student Ceanna Niemi took home first place in the contest and was asked what she would do with her $100 gift certificate from Attridge. “First, to buy gifts for my family and friends and if there is money left over I’ll buy something for myself,” she said. Second place went to Coldstream student Elena Schimann; third place
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Sept. 18: Born to Ryan and Kelsey Powell of Vernon, a boy, 9 lbs. 6 oz., named Ethan Blake. A grandson for Robert and Susan Powell, Cameron and Roberta Tetlock, all of Lake Country. A greatgrandson for Arnold and Lois Olson of Surrey, Jack and Bernice Powell of Kelowna, Fenny Reink of Armstrong. Oct. 20: Born to Rebecca and Terence Munroe of Vancouver, a boy, 9 lbs., named Mateo Charles Megyesi Munroe. A grandson for Randy and Kelly Megyesi of Vernon, Josephine and Jimmy Munroe of Mumbai. A great-grandson New Additions for Lenore Streicker of Coldstream. Oct. 21: Born to Eddie and Alanna Hagman of Vernon, B.C., a girl, 7 lbs. 1 oz., named Seyja Elizabeth. A granddaughter for Richard and Loydeen Hagman of Vernon, Jo Anne and Rod Watson of Enderby, B.C. Nov. 25: Born to Kari-Ann Herring-Levins and Blake Hamilton of Vernon, a boy, 6 lbs. 13 oz., named Connor Warren Hamilton. A brother for Dakota, 2. A grandson for Craig Hamilton of Armstrong, B.C.; Lisa Babij of Falkland, B.C.; Ed and Carol Herring of Vernon. Nov. 26: Born to Steven and Anetha Kashuba of Vernon, a boy, 8 lbs. 14 oz., named Isaac Rudy Daniel. A brother for Evan, Niya, Owen, Levi and Ruben. A grandson for Keith and Chris Kashuba of Vernon, Mel and Cheryl Monkman of Prince George. A great-grandson for Gert Kashuba of Vernon. Nov. 28: Born to Steve and Krista Guttknecht of Vernon, a boy, 8 lbs. 5 oz., named Jacob Holland Guttknecht. A grandson for Rose and Rudy Breitkreutz of Lavington, B.C.; Kevin and Helen Guttknecht of Vernon, B.C. A greatgrandson for Adolf and Herta Holland, Ruth Breitkreutz, Bruno and Elaine Guttknecht, all of Vernon. Dec. 10: Born to Amanda and Chris Swales of Vernon, a boy, 7 lbs. 5 oz., named Travis Taylor. A brother for Johnathan, 2. A grandson for Karen and Stan Swales, Bev and Chuck Pecor, all of Vernon, B.C. Dec. 13: Born to Anders and Alisha Nordling of Falkland, a girl, 6 lbs. 9 oz., named Everlee Marie. A granddaughter for Len and Joanna Knight of Tatlayoko Lake, B.C., Ronda Trimble and Aunt Becky of Vernon, B.C.; Jan Bruchet and Alan Nordling of Prince George, B.C. A greatgranddaughter for Granny Trimble in Alberta, Granny Nordling in B.C., Grampa Myers in Michigan, United States.
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Kidston school principal Kathy Wickum (left) and Bobbi-Jo Gordon, event coordinator of the Polar Bear Swim, present first prize in the drawing contest to Kidston student Ceanna Niemi. to Harwood student Jaden Scott and honourable mentions went to Thea Yermealen, Natalie Houle, Ava Vest, all from Coldstream elementary. Gordon expressed her thanks to the generous donors in the community who helped to make the contest a success. “Attridge has been a generous supporter of the Polar Bear Swim, providing prizes the kids will enjoy,” she said. “Second place prize is a family pass to Tube Town at Silver Star Mountain Resort. “Again, Silver Star Mountain has continuously supported the event and to help make it happen. Third place prize is a onehour horseback trail ride at Okanagan Horseback in Enderby — Lynda and Dave Flato have newly started their trail riding business in Enderby and have donated gift certificates continuously.” This year’s Polar Bear Swim takes place Jan. 1 at Kal Beach, with registration at 11:30 a.m. and the swim at 1 p.m. For those who don’t want to take the plunge, there will be plenty of entertainment along with a barbecue, and prizes to be won in a
Vida Chisholm (left) and Mickey Fedirchuk sell cupcakes at the fundraiser they organized at Harwood for the Zimbabwe Project. number of categories, including for most number of sponsors collected and best costume.
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