Cara Brady

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Scouting has been providing opportunities for outdoor pursuits to Vernon youth since 1913 — registration is on now for boys and girls to join the fun.

A century of Scouting in Vernon

For the past 100 years, Vernon Scouts have enjoyed a wide variety of opportunities; boys and girls are invited to sign up now

Scouting has been providing opportunities for outdoor pursuits to Vernon youth since 1913 — registration is on now for boys and girls to join the fun.
Patricia Cardenas and her son Keoni, four, with the pinata at the Inter-Faith Connecting Project family picnic at Mackie House in the summer. The next Inter-Faith Project activity takes place Saturday at the Vernon Mosque.

Helping to connect cultures

The Inter-Faith Connecting Project brings together people from all cultures and faith traditions for dialogue and celebration

Patricia Cardenas and her son Keoni, four, with the pinata at the Inter-Faith Connecting Project family picnic at Mackie House in the summer. The next Inter-Faith Project activity takes place Saturday at the Vernon Mosque.
Vernon Seniors Branch 6 BCOAPA member Judy Albrecht puts the orange bottle in her refrigerator. Vernon Seniors, Southward Medical Supplies and Pharmacy at SAFEWAY are sponsoring the Orange Bottle Program, which provides a free orange bottle for storing medical information.

Orange can make all the difference

The Orange Bottle Program helps people of all ages safe during an emergency

Vernon Seniors Branch 6 BCOAPA member Judy Albrecht puts the orange bottle in her refrigerator. Vernon Seniors, Southward Medical Supplies and Pharmacy at SAFEWAY are sponsoring the Orange Bottle Program, which provides a free orange bottle for storing medical information.
Dexter James gets to work with some of the children in Cameronas, a fishing village in Ecuador.

Making a difference in Ecuador

Pre-med student and Seaton graduate Dexter James mixes tourism with volunteer work in Ecuador

Dexter James gets to work with some of the children in Cameronas, a fishing village in Ecuador.
Jason Rowe spray-paints a plastic model body to build a vehicle for the Vernon RC (Radio-Controlled) Club. The club is planning a demonstration this fall, and new members of all ages are welcome to join now.

Tuned in and ready to race

The RC (Radio-Controlled) Club invites new members who enjoy racing model vehicles

Jason Rowe spray-paints a plastic model body to build a vehicle for the Vernon RC (Radio-Controlled) Club. The club is planning a demonstration this fall, and new members of all ages are welcome to join now.
Kim Cunliffe (right) is still left wondering why after the suicide of her son, Darin, three years ago. There are two programs for suicide survivors this fall, the Sunrise Grief Retreat Society focusing on loss to suicide and Healing After Suicide Loss.

Finding a way to heal the pain

Sept. 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day, a day to remember, reflect and reach out.

Kim Cunliffe (right) is still left wondering why after the suicide of her son, Darin, three years ago. There are two programs for suicide survivors this fall, the Sunrise Grief Retreat Society focusing on loss to suicide and Healing After Suicide Loss.
Anja Rietdorf smiles next to the statue of Terry Fox in St. John’s, Nfld., after she completed her cross-Canada ride to raise money for children with disabilities.

Anja rides to the finish

After her support team dropped out, Anja Rietdorf was determined to complete the cross-Canada ride she began for kids with disabilities

Anja Rietdorf smiles next to the statue of Terry Fox in St. John’s, Nfld., after she completed her cross-Canada ride to raise money for children with disabilities.
Family Resource Centre Community Support Volunteer Program volunteer Gloria Dupont checks out the professional library available for volunteers to continue learning. Training begins this fall.

Support in the community

The Family Resource Centre begins training for the Community Support Volunteer Program in October and new volunteers are needed

Family Resource Centre Community Support Volunteer Program volunteer Gloria Dupont checks out the professional library available for volunteers to continue learning. Training begins this fall.
Celeste Windmill of Vernon takes part in the goat tying event at the B.C. High School Rodeo.

Windmills loving the rodeo way

Celeste Windmill, her sister Evangeline and the entire Vernon family have a passion for horses and rodeo

Celeste Windmill of Vernon takes part in the goat tying event at the B.C. High School Rodeo.
Gay Engensperger (centre), is thrilled that Viviane Falconer (left), and Bregita Spanier completed the quilt she started and now it is a prize in the Schubert Crafters’ Draw to take place Sept. 25.

A happy coincidence

Friends at Schubert Centre help to finish the colourful rug started several years ago by Gay Engensperger

Gay Engensperger (centre), is thrilled that Viviane Falconer (left), and Bregita Spanier completed the quilt she started and now it is a prize in the Schubert Crafters’ Draw to take place Sept. 25.
Pearce Hahn teaches English to a group of Mexican workers at a farmhouse in the Okanagan, through Red de Apoyo para Migrantes Agricolas.

Working through the language

Red de Apoyo para Migrantes Agricolas (RAMA, the Migrant Workers Support Network), helps foreign farm workers living in the Okanagan

Pearce Hahn teaches English to a group of Mexican workers at a farmhouse in the Okanagan, through Red de Apoyo para Migrantes Agricolas.
Jackie Hilton (left) and Trudy Tizya chat by Hilton’s flower garden at Columbus Court. The pair exchanged units earlier this year so Hilton could return to an accessible apartment following an operation.

Friends make the right move

At Columbus Court, neighbours look out for each other

Jackie Hilton (left) and Trudy Tizya chat by Hilton’s flower garden at Columbus Court. The pair exchanged units earlier this year so Hilton could return to an accessible apartment following an operation.
The National Aboriginal Day Celebration takes place Friday, presented by the First Nations Friendship Centre and the Interfaith Bridging Project, at Polson Park.

Celebration is a day of peace and prayer

All are welcome to the National Aboriginal Day Celebration on Friday

The National Aboriginal Day Celebration takes place Friday, presented by the First Nations Friendship Centre and the Interfaith Bridging Project, at Polson Park.
Joe Harwood leads the Elks Flag Day parade in 1921.

Elks have a long history of service

The Benevolent Protective Order of Elks have been helping those in the community for 93 years in Vernon

Joe Harwood leads the Elks Flag Day parade in 1921.

AT RANDOM: Heart of the community

Cara Brady reflects on 25 years of The Morning Star serving the North Okanagan

Pat Routledge (front) gets ready to use the power drill to do some renovations to the new Seniors Information and Resource Bureau (SIRB) office with advice from Joyce Pruss, Dayle Drury and Lynn Belsher.

SIRB settles into new home

The Seniors Information and Resource Bureau continues to offer the services North Okanagan seniors have come to rely on

Pat Routledge (front) gets ready to use the power drill to do some renovations to the new Seniors Information and Resource Bureau (SIRB) office with advice from Joyce Pruss, Dayle Drury and Lynn Belsher.
Janette Forest brings her OOAK (one of a kind) art dolls to Creative Chaos for the first time, this weekend at the Vernon Recreation Centre.

Ready for Creative Chaos

Janette Forest is looking forward to having a booth at the 38th Annual Creative Chaos taking place June 7, 8 and 9 at the Vernon Rec Centre

Janette Forest brings her OOAK (one of a kind) art dolls to Creative Chaos for the first time, this weekend at the Vernon Recreation Centre.

Taking steps towards recovery

Alcoholics Anonymous District 70’s 41st Annual Roundup takes place June 7 and 8 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 5151 Alain Rd., Vernon

Ruth Hoyte smiles as she is named Vernon Women in Business Woman of the Year 2013.

Hoyte earns honour

Ruth Hoyte’s eyes danced with joy as she was named Vernon Women in Business Woman of the Year

Ruth Hoyte smiles as she is named Vernon Women in Business Woman of the Year 2013.
Vernon resident Leila Ward appreciates the service provided by Hope Air when she needs to get to Vancouver for medical treatment.

‘Hope’ flies through the skies

Last year, Hope Air arranged for more than 6,091 flights for people who needed to access specialized medical care not available locally

Vernon resident Leila Ward appreciates the service provided by Hope Air when she needs to get to Vancouver for medical treatment.