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Stork Report May 8: Born to Sandy and Brita Colero of Vernon, B.C.; a girl, 8 lbs. 9 oz., named Salma Alexandra. A sister for Maria, 4; Liliana, 2. A granddaughter for Chris and Larry Colero of White Rock, B.C.; Marit and Dave Main of Vernon, B.C. A great-granddaughter for Pauline Colero of Etobicoke, Ont.; Stella Brunelle of Acton, Ont. June 12: Born to Bonnie Eade and Scott Ritchie of Vernon, B.C., a boy, 7 lbs. 9 oz., named Mason Steven Eade. A brother for Malikai, 8; Keenan, 7. A grandson for Charles Eade of Cherryville, B.C.; Helen Eade of Lumby, B.C.; Cindy Ritchie of Vernon. A great-grandson for New Additions Margaret Dilling and Fred Dilling, both of Vancouver, B.C.; Marilyn Senger of Penticton, B.C.; Larry Senger of Vernon. June 23: Born to Megan Bevan and Scott Taylor of Vernon, a girl, 7 lbs. 10 oz., named Jordyn Hanna Rose Taylor. A sister for Jaxon, 23 months. A granddaughter for Ross and Lenora Taylor of Vernon, Debra Green of Lumby. June 23: Born to Katie Ward and Jesse Quibell of Lumby, B.C., a girl, 6 lbs. 10 oz., named Aubree Lynn Quibell. A sister for Jayden, 5; Khallen, 14 months. A granddaughter for Gail and Cecil Quibell of Lumby; Bob Ward of Vernon, B.C.; Marie Stone of Kelowna, B.C. June 24: Born to Jason and Sarah of Enderby, a girl, 7 lbs. 8 oz., named Ava Janine Bellows. A granddaughter for Vicki and Randy Bellows of Salmon Arm, Verna and Bruce Simpson of Kelowna. June 25: Born to Katherine Smiley of Vernon, B.C., a girl, 6 lbs. 5 oz., named Sapphire Viktoria Rose. A granddaughter for Linda Smiley of Vernon, James Smiley of Thoreaux, New Mexico. A great-granddaughter for Viktor and Helen Rettenbacher of Vernon, B.C. June 25: Born to Mischa Boer and Keshia Snodgrass of Vernon, a girl, 8 lbs. 3 oz., named Makenzi Grace Boer. A granddaughter for Brenda and Gary Snodgrass of Vernon, Cees and Tanja Boer of Utrecht, Holland. June 27: Born to Timothy and Carmen Riguedell of Calgary, Alta., a boy, 7 lbs. 7 oz., named Everett John Graham. A grandson for Judy Glinsbockel (Charlie) and Jim Riguedell, all of Vernon, B.C.; Cindy Corner (Dave) of Calgary; Graham Lilburn (Syndi) of Sandy Hook, Man. A great-grandson for Ron Armstrong of Revelstoke, B.C.; Martin and Barbara Lilburn of Vernon, B.C. June 30: Born to Kevin and Dawn Mace of Vernon, a girl, 8 lbs. 3 oz., named Spencer Charlotte. A granddaughter for Charles and Johanna Vollering of Peterborough, Ont.; Lynn Mace and Eustace Gonsalves of Vernon; Bruce and Judy Mace of Cranbrook, B.C. A great-granddaughter for Jim and Elsie Singleton of Vernon. July 3: Born to Jacquie and Rob Rintoul of Vernon, a boy, 7 lbs. 5 oz., named Kade Nathan. A grandson for Alice and Dale Rintoul of Vernon, B.C.; Joanne and Howard Hebig of Osoyoos, B.C. July 6: Born to Jordan and Chelsea Nixon of Vernon, B.C., a boy, Rhodes Jordan Rae. A grandson for Paul and Darlene Nixon, Pat and Jude Holmes, all of Vernon. July 8: Born to Harry and Kierstin Mujoin of Salmon Arm, a girl, 7 lbs. 10 oz., named Colette Mujoin. A sister for Roman, 20; Gabriel, 13; Armand, 9; Mary-Clare, 4; Kateri, 3. A granddaughter for Les and Katherine Blain, Mustafa and Milena Mujoin, all of Salmon Arm. A great-granddaughter for Robert Ring of Vernon, B.C.
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Team planners Shirley (Nestor) Ogasawara (left), Lydia (Price) Cumming of Kamloops, Jean (Ferguson) Wetherill, Richard Combe, Miyoko (Chiba) Croken, Helen (Sasges) Donovan and Joye (Sengotta) Raber discuss details for the Vernon High School class of ‘55 reunion taking place in September.
Class of ‘55 gets ready to party Morning Star Staff
It was the year Disneyland opened, and Captain Kangaroo ruled the airwaves on TV and Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus when the Vernon High School class of ‘55 received their diplomas. And 60 years later, the gang is getting back together to celebrate Sept. 4, 5 and 6. The reunion marks just the second time the group has gathered just to celebrate the class of ‘55. For Jean (Ferguson) Wetherill, the reunion is a chance to share the stories of hanging out at Nick’s Candy Kitchen in downtown Vernon, to recall the music of the era, with hits such as Rock Around the Clock, and to spend time with friends she has known
all of her life. “The school was all about teamwork, so I want to recognize everyone who worked so hard to make this reunion a reality,” said Wetherill. “Lydia (Price) Cumming travelled all year from Kamloops, Nellie (Fandrich) Thompson assisted from Victoria, George Parchomchuk from Saskatoon is the team leader, holding all the strings that connect the Vernon planners. “And good advice came from 1954 grad Lorna (French) Thorburn after their 60th reunion.” Those in attendance at the reunion, which takes place at The Pantry, Schubert Centre and O’Keefe Ranch, will have the chance to enjoy a display filled with memorabilia, includ-
ing yearbooks, Vernon history, newspaper collections, a tribute to classmates who have died — more than 45 — teachers’ obituaries and complete school history albums donated by George Parchomchuk to the Vernon Greater Museum. Also on hand will be Reconnection 2005, the 144page biography of the grads of 1955, written by classmate Helmut Fandrich, as well as a later 160-page follow-up hard cover book. The book includes valedictorian Jerry Jellison’s DVD transcript address from the 2005 reunion and Wetherill’s story, Emotions Soar, printed in The Morning Star in July 2005. “The interest shown by Katherine Mortimer in publishing articles and search ads
has been overwhelming and motivated the team to plan memorable life-long memories and keepsakes,” she said. “For many classmates, this will be hello again, and goodbye again. “Responses of classmates attending the reunion have come in from as far as California, New York, Halifax and Vancouver Island.” The reunion takes place Sept. 4 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Pantry, Sept. 5 at the Schubert Centre all day, with a banquet at 6 p.m.; and Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon for brunch at O’Keefe Ranch. For more information on the reunion or to put your name on the list, please call Helen at 250-545-2640 or Miyoko at 250-542-8741.
Interior Health campaign boosts immunity Joanne Smrek Special to The Morning Star
You immunize and you aren’t shy about letting others know the importance of immunization for protecting themselves, their loved ones and their community. Join the ranks of immunization supporters across the province by becoming an Immunization Booster through the I Boost Immunity campaign. I Boost Immunity is a social marketing campaign developed by ImmunizeBC. It’s also a place where vaccine supporters can find evidence-based information, stories and resources to help raise awareness about the value of immunization. The campaign gives us the power to reach a large audience so that together we can
keep our communities healthy. Here are five top reasons why you should become an Immunization Booster. You like free swag! Sharing articles on social media will earn you points that you can redeem for cool stuff like an iPhone case or T-shirt. Science is awesome! You respect evidence-based information, stories and resources. You don’t have to be a scientist, doctor or nurse to know that the science behind immunization makes sense. You want to use social media to counter the misinformation you see. You know that there is a lot of anti-vaccine talk in social media and you want to add your voice to the importance of making evidence-based decisions when it comes to
immunization. You have a story to tell why immunization personally matters to you. Maybe someone close to you has been affected by a vaccine-preventable disease or you have travelled to a country where vaccination wasn’t widespread and witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of vaccine preventable diseases. Join the silent majority of vaccine supporters, and speak up to support the value of immunization. You want to live in a healthy community. Immunization protects us all. Become a booster and lets work together to help spread the good stuff. Joanne Smrek is a regional knowledge coordinator with Interior Health.