Our Inaugural Issue! April 2013
Building a Community Travel with the students from Rutland Senior Secondary as they head to El Salvador on a mission to build hope and a new home in a community
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What’s in a Name?
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artificial boundaries created by annex and other legislation, we as a community are truly ourselves. Through the strengths within ourselves, we have created a truly vibrant centre, celebrating that Rutland is more than just a Being part of a larger center, neighbourhood of Kelowna, but it has never been doubted that our own community, working in the community of Rutland has harmony but truly creating our always been its own entity. own special identity.
will anyone find an area that has a bigger community spirit.
We’ve been maligned, ridiculed and otherwise left to our own defenses. It is through this struggle that we have formed our own identity. Where else in this city will you find a greater community spirit and a true feeling that being from Rutland, does not mean that we live in this corner of Kelowna, no, being from Rutland means that we have formed our own identity, a community within a community.
Our roots stretch back to the founding of this beautiful valley and the history we, as a community bring to the foundations of Rutland and indeed Kelowna itself, should never be lost among the everyday workings or perceptions.
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So, what is “I Love Rutland”… in truth, the name says it all. We are a part of this community, we live here, we love this place and we are proud to say that this This, our inaugural issue of amazing community is home. I Love Rutland is the true Nowhere within the city limits testimonial that within the
Every month, we want to put out a truly community publication, so don’t hesitate to email us. This is our community too. And we look forward to showcasing the wonders of our community and why it is that we truly love Rutland.
t is said that it takes a community to raise a child. And a community is no more than what each member is willing to commit to make each part stronger.
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Homes and Smiles Rutland Senior Secondary students take on El Salvador in a lifechanging adventure.
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A New Landmark
Valley First Opens thier new Rutland Location.
Down Memory Lane
Celebrating the active work of a local historian.
Silent Heroes
The Army, Navy, Air Force Veterans Association
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A Rutland Restaurant celebrates 40 years.
Reaching new Heights
Local adventurer has Everest in his sights.
What’s in a Name
A look at John Rutland.
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RSS Student Katie Maryschuk during thier El Salvador trip. April 2013
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Concentrating on Rutland Last year, the City conducted more than 110 competitive bidding processes, awarding am thrilled to see the launch more than $51 million in of this new publication, goods and services to private focused on all aspects of businesses. This year, we’ll living, working and playing in invest $89.7 million in new Rutland. capital projects. Walter Grey Mayor of Kelowna
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As a Council, we are focused Rutland is one area where on performing our duty in a a number of projects are consistent, business-like way that concentrated. moves opportunities forward. The Rutland transit exchange is a I also want to emphasize that multi-year, multi-million dollar we will not turn away from project that will contribute to our cultural and environmental revitalization in Rutland’s town commitments. Those aspects centre. of living in Rutland are vitally important to the overall quality of Phase 1 of Rutland Transit Improvements is a $4.5-million life our citizens demand. investment in new bus pullCouncil needed to establish a game outs on Highway 33, along with plan for how to do everything we pedestrian improvements on want to accomplish. We made the Dougall Road and an extension of decision to create a go-to person Shepherd Road to accommodate at City Hall for the business enhanced transit service. The community. Jim Paterson was Shepherd Road extension began appointed as Executive Director before Christmas and is scheduled of Business Development for to be completed by May. the City of Kelowna to improve information sharing and These physical improvements strengthen relationships with the in Rutland, along with others business community, institutional throughout the region, pave the and organizational stakeholders. way for the next phases of the RapidBus program, which is now Paterson will be working with entering Phases 2 & 3. the Uptown Rutland Business Association to develop a strategy Phase 1 was the introduction of to attract business investment to a RapidBus route between the the area, similar to the Downtown Queensway exchange downtown and UBCO. RapidBus route Kelowna efforts. improvements in Kelowna over “Grow Our Economy” is a the next 2 phases include the Council Priority I think everyone Rutland transit exchange, and can support. new exchanges in South Pandosy 6
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and at Okanagan College on KLO Road. And the Springvalley Neighbourhood SmartTrips program is starting in April. Building on the experience of the Pandosy smartTRIPS pilot project last spring, this innovative program gets right into the neighbourhood schools and businesses to help people find ways to increase biking, walking, transit ridership, carpooling, and other smart options to reduce drive-alone trips. With Rutland’s youth demographic, its relationship to the UBCO Campus and improved transit connections, we predict that Rutland will establish itself as the upcoming, hip commercial centre in the City. Once again, congratulations on the creation of this Rutland publication and I expect you will be saying Welcome to Rutland to many newcomers in the years ahead. www.iloverutland.com
Opening a New Landmark management services – all on- and Okanagan, Similkameen and location. The site is also the new Thompson valleys. Led by Launi home of Valley First’s Rutland alley First—one of the insurance office. Interior’s oldest and most respected credit Beyond its branches and business unions—celebrated the grand activities, Valley First is a strong opening of its newest location, community supporter. During Valley First Place, in Rutland on 2012, Valley First and its employees donated more than April 12. $350,000—$65,000 in Kelowna City of Kelowna Mayor Walter alone—to various charities, events Gray joined Valley First President and community organizations Paulette Rennie and more than as well as volunteering more 150 Valley First employees, than 1,100 hours of their own members and supporters for the time. Additionally, Valley First official ribbon cutting. The local strengthened its partnerships with financial institution’s newest local food banks, raising more location, which opened its doors than $148,000 and collecting for business on March 4, is Valley 32,000 pound of food through its First’s sixth credit union branch Feed the Valley program. in Kelowna and its eighth in the Valley First is a division of First Central Okanagan. West Credit Union, B.C.’s thirdThe 16,600 square foot building largest credit union, which has Skinner, First West has $7.1 billion houses a new, full-service Valley 40 branches and 29 insurance in assets under administration, First branch with retail and offices throughout the Lower more than 171,000 members and business banking and wealth Mainland, Fraser Valley, Kitimat close to 1,300 employees. David Kropp Valley First Credit Union
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utland is a wonderful community within Kelowna City, yet it maintains its unique identity and civic pride like many communities throughout British Columbia. It is the people within Rutland that allows this community to grow, thrive and adjust to the many changes and developments over the years. Rutland began its humble roots based on agriculture over a hundred years ago, thanks to the irrigation system established by John Rutland. Much of the history of this area lives on today and many of the founding families, their future generations remain active residence and many streets are named for these founding families. Lisa Simone I Love Rutland
When I think of Rutland today and reflect on the history of this inclusive community, it is difficult not to acknowledge people such as Evelyn and John Vielvoye. They as a team have dedicated many years to the research and documentation of real heart and soul of the community, when researching and publishing Down Memory Lane Rutland, as seen by Evelyn Vielvoye and Elaine Senger. The research and chronology of the Rutland area is detailed back to 1812 when Louis Peon journeyed to the Okanagan area with a fur trader, Ross Cox. It was in 1902 that John Rutland purchased three parcels of land, near Rutland Road and Old Vernon Road, often referred to over the years as Reid’s Corner. In 1903 John Rutland planed his first commercial fruit orchard and the rest is our history which we share in today. www.iloverutland.com
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Evelyn and John Vielvoye grew up in this community, and Evelyn talks fondly of her memories of attending the original Rutland Elementary School, then Middle School and graduating at Rutland Secondary School. She married John and they raised their family here. Evelyn speaks of Rutland as more than a community and a nice place to raise a family, it is history kept alive with love and caring. It is about knowing your neighbour, understanding your neighbour and being there for support and encouragement. It is about celebrating everything that life has to offer and getting through the tough times together. The local history is important to Evelyn, as is keeping the memories alive. But I would say it much deeper, it is a passion for Evelyn and this becomes so apparent when you experience of the pleasure of speaking with her or, more exacting seeing her in action at one of the many community celebrations, such as the Rutland May Days annual community parties. She comes alive with spirit in period costumes and brought back the traditional May Pole Dance, in which, she even has John dancing in, as seen in the photo. I remember when Rutland was celebrating our Centennial Celebrations’ a few years ago, and the re-enactment of Canada Post opening of our first mail postal office, which is where Rutland obtained its official name by Canada Post. Evelyn and John came out and welcomed the horse drawn mail courier and the town was out to celebrate. Evelyn does not talk about the history, she lives the history and it comes alive each year. That is her gift to the community and she does this selflessly, freely and lovingly. I could list all the committees and events both John and Evelyn are involved in, not just in Rutland, but within the City of Kelowna, but there is not enough time or space, so I will mention a few committee their both serve on, Rutland Residence Association, Rutland Park Society, the Okanagan Heritage Society, the Senior’s Centrem their church, and this list continues.
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Life with our silent heroes Gray Rd., Remembrance Day, as the community parades down to the Cenotaph for an annual service of respect , prayer and thanksgiving, with a focus” Lest We Forget”. But the fact is, the ANAF club and its members are part of our growing community 365 days of the year.
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he Army Navy Air Force Veterans Association Unit 376(ANAF); has been an active part of the heart and history of Rutland for many years. ANAF member are our silent hero’s. They selflessly continually work endlessly to provide a safe place The ANAF hall is located at 270 for friendship, sharing, comfort, Dougall Road N. Just off Hwy 33. They welcome new people from fun and yes, celebrations. our community or afar, to stop by Many may remember or think for any of their fun social events of the ANAF on November 11 that run 7 days a week. It is not each year, when they organize a club that is dying, far from that. a thoughtful community It is growing and welcoming celebration at the Lion’s Park on new members all during the year, with or without a military background or history. But here is a 270 DOUGALL RD. N. 765-1810 warning, it is New Members difficult not Members & Guests Welcome to grow in Jammers Karoake deep respect Sundays Sundays and honour April 7th & 21st April 14th & 28th for those members that FRIDAY APRIL 19 MAY 3-5 WEEKEND Friday: BBQ & Dance have served or Dinner: 5:30 $10 Sat: Yard Sale their spouse or & Pancake Breakfast Dance: 7:30 $5 Sun: Cinco De Mayo children may Rutland City Limits Mexican Fiesta! be serving or COME JOIN THE FUN!! have. Quite MEMBERSHIP DRIVE simply, they Call or visit & become a member. We offer Pool, Darts, have earned Cribbage, Live Bands, Karaoke and Comradeship! You do not have to be a veteran to join. You must be 19 years of age to join. my respect, but they will on WED @ 7:30 PM never demand SUN @ 3:00 PM it, they are BC Gaming License #869808 Know your limit, play within it. Ticket purchasers must be 19 years of age or older. Tickets are $1.00 Each very humble,
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surprisingly so at times. That is what makes them so special and great to be with. It really is an amazing place with a heart for community, caring and sharing. They give back to community in many silent ways. When I moved to Rutland 10 years ago, (after everyone I knew said to me “do not move to Rutland”), I was warmly welcomed into the club and have enjoyed the many friendships and relationship I have with the club, its members and the community. The club has struggled over the years, especially after moving into their new facility a few years back, so they decided to be progressive and inclusive rather than exclusive. The modernized and the rules continue to progress as the times and society have. There are many younger members that have been welcomed in and the mix of members is splendid. Over the 10 years, I have seen people come and go, Executive changes, activities vary day to day, year to year, but the constant is the fine quality of the members and their openness and kind heart. They really do care about their members, it is so evident. That genuine caring is what has me coming back month after month, year after year. I almost forgot to mention they have a female President, Heather McTavish; so you can see, things are changing in a progressive manor. www.iloverutland.com
If I were to attempt to list the various activities they offer during a usual month, I know I would leave out some events, not because I want too, but the list is so varied, I am not sure I could possibly remember the list. But I will provide a taste of the variety of activities and events, beside the fact they are licensed with two full bars, and offer professional first rate catering which homemade meals are served regularly. Friday evenings they usually offer a dinner dance with live professional musicians performing, so you can dance the night away. Remember, the music changes week to week, as does the dinner served, but it is always delicious and affordable. Saturday afternoons and Wednesday evenings, they have their famous Meet Draw, a huge hit and demand and great fun. There are various cribbage and Pool tournaments and a second floor that you might not even know about. But best, is the ability to stop in, maybe have a beverage and meet a new
friend or an old friend. You can grow to feel like it the familiar second home, similar to the old television show Cheers, where everyone knows your name. It is a safe place to relax and meet and connect or a quiet place when needed. People will respect your privacy when you just want to sit alone and think or reflect or just people watch...one of my favourite hobbies. A Brief History of ANAVETS:
“The Army, Navy & Air Force The Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans in Canada” was enacted, Veterans in Canada is Canada’s by an amendment to our Act of oldest veterans’ association. Incorporation, by Parliament in Although the precise start-date 1946. The Association uses the is obscured by time, it is known short form ANAVETS to identify that a charter was given in 1840 itself. by Queen Victoria to create a unit The history of the ANAF dates in Montreal. It is felt that units back to 1840 and was founded existed well before that time, well before the Legions were, perhaps as early as the Conquest but they are very different, yet of New France in the seventeen similar in purpose and functions. hundreds Both sell Poppy’s each year During and following the Second and donate everything back to World War, members of the the community during these Air Force were welcomed as important annual campaigns, so members and the official title the please keep supporting them.
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A Rutland Landmark celebrates 40 Years of Excellence
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lympia Greek Taverna invited Rutland customers and beyond to help them celebrate their 40th Anniversary in March and what a party and celebration it was. Each night there was a special event taking place, such as the Uptown Rutland Business Association BIA monthly meeting gathered for an evening for sharing, planning and celebrating the week before their AGM. It should be mentioned that one of the principal owners, Mike Koutsantonis, was elected to the 2013 Rutland BIA Board of Directors the following week. Just shows the dedication and commitment to Rutland that Olympia continues to demonstrate.
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Olympia Greek Taverna has been a part of the community of Rutland since 1973. Before establishing in Rutland, the Anast/Koutsantonis family started Olympia Pizza in 1968 on Bernard Avenue, in downtown Kelowna, with a limited offering of great pizza and pasta. 40 years later, it continues to be family owned and operated with a 3rd generation following in their father and grandfathers commitment to service and freshness and quality like the first days of opening back in 1968. In 1973 they realized the need to expand their successful business and relocate to Rutland. Moving to Rutland was a positive business decision. They have been in the same location ever since. Since those humble beginnings, the menu choices have expanded dramatically, while maintaining their commitment to quality, freshness and the www.iloverutland.com
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great taste has remained steadfast. In 1996, the restaurant transformed to a Mediterranean paradise. Resulting, Olympia Greek Taverna; took on a new look, expanded with new cuisine. They continue to offer the traditional foods which helped make them one of the oldest established restaurants in Kelowna, the original family expertise in Greek cuisine could not be left un-tapped. Drawing on the original Mamma, now Grandmother of the operation, offer you exquisite freshly made Greek cuisine, copiously prepared in the old world tradition. Olympia Greek Taverna, has been serving Rutland and area for over 40 years. They have been with so many of us for anniversary dinners, birthday celebrations, first dates, last dates, Christmas parties, office parties, fundraisers and just good old fashion dinner celebrations. I had my birthday dinner there last year, and I am sure I will have it at Olympia’s this year. The experience I feel dining here, is I feel like I am family and I belong. I love being there when they have special entertainment, live music and as a special treat.....a belly dancer or two. It is great atmosphere to enjoy a quiet meal or have a festive celebration, and you are sure to be satisfied with both the consistent quality of food and service, that you will keep going back for another 40 years
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Hope & Opportunity Ron Cannan MP - Kelowna-Lake Country
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hat a great name for a community magazine and what a great way to express how we feel about Rutland, a community with both a diverse history and an exciting future. As some of you know, Rutland was established when John “Hope” Rutland built an irrigation system allowing farming in the region. Much of the progress in Rutland can be attributed to “The Mayor of Rutland” Ben Lee. Ben served as City Councillor between 1973 and 1996 and was instrumental in the assimilation of Rutland into the City of Kelowna. Ben was a great promoter of health care, recreation and parks and its fitting that the community has the Ben Lee Park for the community enjoy. What a great legacy! I’m proud to say that as a City of Kelowna councillor for 9 years, I had the privilege of sitting in the same seat as Ben and was able to carry on Ben’s work to establish four Town Centres: Downtown, Orchard Park, South Pandosy and Rutland. Recently I attended the Uptown Rutland Business Association (URBA) AGM which was led by the very pleasant Dan Van Norman (who owns Hollywood Shoes along with his wife www.iloverutland.com
Joyce), the multi-talented Laurel been made in the community D’Andrea, and the rest of the like the Rutland transit exchange dedicated volunteer executive. on Shepherd Rd. We have a great working partnership and Since its inception in 2008, URBA we are committed to serving has worked hard to improve your community so it has every and revitalize the Rutland Town opportunity to grow and prosper. Centre. Some of you might remember what South Pandosy It’s been great to make a used to look like prior to the contribution to this first edition revitalization plan in 1996. As a of “I Love Rutland”, to say member of the 1996 revitalization hello and talk about your great committee, I know I do and I am community. There is so much excited about the beautification hope and opportunity in Rutland. of the streets of Rutland. I guess that is why John Rutland’s Of course the vitality of a nick name was “hope”. community relies on a vibrant business community. With the recent ribbon cutting of the new Valley First Credit Union at the old four corners location, there are now even more great opportunities to support the wonderful businesses in Rutland and what they have to offer the community. As your Member of Parliament and your federal voice in Ottawa, I look forward to working with the hard working volunteers of the Rutland Residents Association, URBA, as well as Chris, Todd and the Centennial Hall team to help make Rutland an even more exciting place to live, work and play. As the City of Kelowna establishes its funding priorities, I also look forward to continuing to work with Mayor Gray, City Council and our MLA Norm Letnick to find opportunities to build on investments that have
If you need to discuss any issues or concerns related to the federal government, don’t hesitate to drop me a line at ron@cannan. ca. Thanks everyone and hope you are enjoying Springtime in Rutland!
Congratulations to all in the community who make Rutland a great place to call home. Ron Cannan, MP Kelowna - Lake Country
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Homes & Smiles Rutland Senior Secondary Students take on El Salvador in a lifechanging adventure Katie Maryschuk Rutland Senior Secondary School
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e are students from Rutland Senior Secondary. We don’t come from houses that have rolling driveways and we don’t drive fancy or expensive cars. We as students don’t have a lot, but we have a goodness and willingness from within our hearts to reach out. And, that is what we did for our Spring Break. Instead of heading up to Big White to catch some rays down the hill or flying to Europe for a historic tour, we took a seven hour plane ride down to the tiny country of El Salvador. For most of the world, El Salvador is a country that rarely breaks cover-story news, or any news for that matter. The country produces a vast majority of the worlds coffee beans and is home to over 6 million people. Barely visible on a map, El Salvador is located in the heart of Central America, bordering Guatemala and the Honduras. We left on a cloudy Tuesday morning from the school and took our schools sports bus down to the Sumas border, crossed over and made our way down to Seattle. The next morning we boarded our first plane that would then take us to Houston and then onto San Salvador, the capital of El Salvador. We left rather early (3:30 am early enough?) and arrived in the country at around 10:30 at night. What a long day! After arriving, we made our way up to the tiny village of Guarjila (pronounced Gwah-heela) and spent the next few days experiencing the culture and history of not only Guarjila itself, but San Salvador as well as El Salvador in its entirety. The first night we spent sleeping on a gym floor, on foam mats meant for camping and a simple sheet on our backs. There were cockroaches crawling nearby, dogs howling, chickens scurrying across the floor and the wind blew in every direction. We for sure weren’t used to this, and although we as students didn’t have a lot, we were slowly starting to realize that we are very lucky.
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to “understand the people” or to “find ourselves.” We were there to let ourselves be whisked away by a culture that is enriched with thousands upon thousands of stories of people with voices who want to be heard. Our time in Guarjila was well spent and we met up with a group from Berkeley, California. They were well immersed in the Spanish language and helped us adjust to living with families and eating different food. We slowly learned small phrases such as “What is your name” and “How old are you?” and as we spoke with the people, the language became easier. One day, we spent a day driving down to San Salvador and visited the Jesuit University dedicated to Oscar Romero, one of El Salvador’s most praised and historic Archbishops. We learned their stories and understood their sacrifices as well as many others who made their way down to El Salvador from different countries in order to bring the peace in a time of turmoil. Romero was a man to look up to for the people of the country. We visited the National cathedral and went inside to see Romero’s tomb. Being downstairs and even near a the tomb of a man who was so great was surreal. For us, we were and felt small within a cathedral metres high and metres long. The beauty of a country that was passionate about their religion and history was clearly displayed throughout the church through stained glass and descriptive murals. More stories of hideouts and In the morning, we woke and met with John rebellion accompanied our short but scenic tour of Guilliano, head of the Tamarindo Foundation, the inner city of San Salvador. a foundation that was based out of a love for a For the next few days we enjoyed the community and a passion for seeing kids coming friendships and beauty of Guarjila. We stayed together off of the streets of the Guarjila and with families within the communities. For some of learning life lessons through sport and community based initiatives. John explained to us the history us, we couldn’t even communicate with our host of the country, which is made up of a 13 year families…we spoke no Spanish! Thank goodness long Civil War between the country’s US backed some of us had translator books. Although it was military fighting against guerrilla groups. He asked uncomfortable at first, we grew to appreciate the that we be open to new experiences and to open our time and energy that our host families gave us, hearts to the people of the country. As a student who whether it was making sure the door was locked at was making my way back to a country that I loved night to making sure we had toilet paper. for the second time, I knew how welcoming and We took five large hockey bags of sports gear heartwarming the people of the country were, but down to Guarjila. They encourage children to try as I soon figured out and as we all slowly learned out different sports, so our bags were packed with over the course of our two week trip, it wasn’t a trip baseballs, bats, softballs, roller skates, hockey pads, 20
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catching gear and many other different games. Hockey Night in El Salvador along with Game Night in El Salvador filled up the two nights spent in Guarjila and Team Canada won in the Game Night in musical chairs, the egg walk as well as tugof-war. We were proud to stand tall as Canadians and got to dump water on the Californians and El Salvadorans. Proud moment! We eventually had to say goodbye to Guarjila as well as the Californians and made our way to San Salvador where we spent one night in the city before embarking to the city of Zacatecoluca (Zaca-tekolooca) where we lodged for the week for the Habitat build! We were so excited to be able to spend our time and energy giving back to a family in need. We started building on Monday in another town called San Luis Talpa, accompanied by a translator (Francis), our leader (Hannah), our mason (Victor), the family hand as well as various other workers. The family we built for was a mother and her children, and she was building the house for her children to move in to. From Tuesday to Friday, we had 20 American 8th graders from an All-American school come and help us build! Without them, we wouldn’t have been able to get as far as we did. When we arrived, the house was built to just above door height and the children helped us fill the floor, pound the floor, sand the walls, fill in crevices, lay blocks as well as work on another Habitat house nearby. Instead of professional tools, we used what we could find, for example, a pounder consisted of a paint bucket, filled with cement with a branch coming out of the top for a handle. For a part of the time we acted as their supervisors and got to experience a different side of the country. These children had
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parents that worked either in wealthy companies or the Embassy and were very uncomfortable and unused to the idea of work. We explained to them how to shovel and pound and learned about their way of life. It was something we weren’t used to seeing. We learned how to fill the bricks that made up the home with “chiaspa” (cheese-pah) or mixing cement and even taught some of the workers how to speak a little English. But not without us learning Spanish of course! Each day we came home with epic farmers tans and sweaty brows of contentment. Each day the house grew. Within El Salvador, there is a wealthy side and there is a poor side and the difference between the two grows larger every year. A family that is considered “poor” makes approximately $125.00 a month. A month. Whereas a wealthy family can make just as much, if not more as a wealthy lawyer here in Canada. Even within the poorer side of the spectrum, there are wealthier and less wealthy. The family we built for didn’t have a lot, but they had
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By weeks end, we finally understood that we didn’t need to leave the comforts of our own home to understand what we do and don’t have. Nobody ever does. We KNOW that we waste so much food each night at dinner or that we leave the tap running with fresh water for way too long. Like I said, we don’t have a lot, but in retrospect, we have so much. We have fresh water, a flushing toilet, and a bed without bugs or lice. El Salvador was our immersion and working experience of understanding and opening our eyes and ears to a country chalk full of culture and history. The people live such different lives from compared to us. just enough to be able to afford a Habitat home and provide above and beyond for their family. It took us a long time to understand why a “wealthier” family might be able to receive a Habitat home, but then again everyone has the right to a home. And who are we to judge them? We have SO MUCH more than they do. The week passed very quickly and by the end of the week, we were creating rebar “chain bars” that would assist in making the home earthquake proof, something Habitat takes pride in. We ended off the week with a celebration and a piñata and the family thanked us for our time. We exchanged hugs and for some of us, tears. It was hard to leave, but the satisfaction of seeing a family in need with a home that much closer to completion filled our hearts.
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ongratulations to Chase Jestley and Don Jack on this first issue of I Love Rutland. Rutland is an amazing place but more importantly are the amazing people of Rutland. People like Ben and Joyce Lee who have given so much of their time to help with projects that impact everyone in Kelowna. In particular, the Lee’s work supporting our hospital has helped KGH grow to become the primary tertiary care hospital in the Interior -a major benefit for The Rutland of today is a great our neighbours in Rutland. place but imagine with me the People like Vic Ukrainetz who Rutland of tomorrow. Soon we has volunteered countless hours will see millions invested in playing music at events all around Highway 33 through Rutland to the community. People like make the road more pedestrian Mary-Ann Graham, her husband and transit friendly, including Tom, John Vielvoye and his wife repaving the road for a smoother Evelyn, and so many others who and safer drive. Millions more have led the Rutland Residents invested in improving the
intersection of Highway 97/ Sexsmith Road/Rutland Road, this is a priority long sought after by my constituents. Soon we will see the opening of a new transit station in uptown Rutland, which will improve transit services for all citizens and open up the potential for commercial revitalization. Together with my colleagues Ben Stewart and Steve Thomson we will continue to advocate in Victoria for our number one school district priority, the replacement of Rutland Middle School. Rutland has a rich and diverse history we can all be proud of. This is a wonderful place to work, play, and raise a family. We have the opportunity to continue to make Rutland the first choice of many to invest, live, go to school and continue that community spirit that has so successfully made Rutland the great place it has become.
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Reaching new heights the world’s highest mountain, of 29,035 feet in 2014. That sounds like a fair ways off, but yan Morice, has set an in planning and preparation, it is inspiring life altering really around the corner. goal, in setting a world record, as the first mountaineer The reality of Ryan Morice to venture up Mount Everest dream becoming a reality; is the without the aid of supplementary community must get behind Ryan oxygen. If that was not enough to and support his efforts. Trust me, make ones head shake, he plans his dream is obtainable with his to climb all Seven Summits. physical and mental strength, Amazing challenge for anyone, however, the financial aspect but Ryan plans to accomplish this needs a community of support interested in helping Ryan reach behind him. feat not once, but twice. his goal and wish to sponsor him, I had the wonderful pleasure of Ryan needs financial support there are many levels and ways to meeting Ryan in September 2012, for each leg of his journey to help. For more information go to and was incredibly impressed the Seven Summits. If you are www.Adventure-Capital.ca with his humble yet determined presence. I have been fortunate to get know Ryan over the past year, and his goal has not waivered and his determination is stronger than ever. Lisa Simone I Love Rutland
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Nourish yourself with primary foods. Odette Baumgartner Certified Holistic Nutritional Counsellor
What is health? Are you healthy? Do you really know if you are healthy? We all read and listen to this, that and the other expert and try every new idea and recommendation that the media and television Doctors glorify which relates to our health. Every day we are bombarded with take this, avoid that, oh wait no, now take this and that. Do this and donʼt do that. How do we really know what is right for each of us? Maybe everyone doesnʼt need everything out there. One of my clients told me that their cosmetic Doctor said every person should be on Accutane. I think no one should be on Accutane. What is causing the acne? Letʼs get to the root of the problem here. This pertains to headaches, allergies, chronic illness and every aspect of our lives including some depression
We donʼt need to keep adding more stuff from bottles to our diets. Some of the longestliving people in the world have never popped a pill or gagged down the latest super powder. There are people you know having the most unhealthy lifestyles and live Good food, primary and almost forever and are never sick. secondary will help alleviate your health concerns, if you are doing Think about this: OMG I hate my job. My husband is a jerk, my kids whatʼs right for you. Not whatʼs are so annoying. I am so fat. Do right for me. Take the time to get you feel good? Do those thoughts to know you and nourish you. cause you to want comfort food Strive for creating your perfect or crave a mixed green smoothie? life and be kind to yourself. Get So you eat something that is help where you need it. going to fix all of your problems only to leave you feeling guilty Some supplements like Vitamin D3 and Omegaʼs have great and even worse about you. health benefits but what about When you are down thereʼs a the Tylenol, allergy pills and reason that you demolish the Accutane? Think about what chocolate aisle in the grocery you are taking for what symptom store. Itʼs called imbalance of and understand that maybe more water, some yoga, a better sleep or primary foods. appreciating or getting rid of your The primary food you nourish partner may be more beneficial in yourself with will help you with the long run than anything that your secondary food, which is comes in a bottle.
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What’s In a Name? A Look at the History of John “Hope” Rutland.
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The family then moved 45 miles south to Warncoort district in southern Victoria where his father planted large orchards and became a successful grower. John grew up on his parents’ farm, became interested in fruit farming and even planted his own orchard nearby. On the 5th of May 1901, John Mathew married Edith Martin of Drysdale at Geelong in Australia. There was talk that the marriage did not have the father’s approval, and soon the couple took an extended honeymoon that took them to Canada. While in this country they
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who lovingly continued to call her husband “Hope” (probably given to him because of his optimistic nature!), and this nickname became part of his name. In fact, the people of this area were not aware of Rutland’s origin and Ben Hardie; postmaster for thirty years informed others that he was “the Duke of Rutland.” ~ (of Britain) A miner Isadore Boucherie had staked a parcel of land above the Rancherie of N’Skeuse or about a mile below where the Rutland Packinghouses were later built. When they cleared the land they found the remains of an old decayed large shelter (forty by eighty feet.) The ruin was situated under, “the little hill well exposed to the rising sun” that the Fr. Pendozi had written in his first letter from L’Anse au Sable. Was this the second place the Oblate Father (Fr. Pendozi and group} had built their shelter in 1859? John Conroy came from the Cariboo Country to the Mission Valley in 1885. He bought the old man Boucherie’s pre-emption lands and built a General Store and Saloon Bar close to Peon Creek near the place where the Oblate Fathers has built their visited the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia second shelter before moving to L’Anse au Sable. and they fell in love with the area. They returned Mr Conroy operated this business for seven years to Australia where John sold his holdings to his before moving several miles north to better land. brother-in-law-, Charles Prosser, and in the spring The Vernon News article of 8th May 1902 reported: of 1902 he returned to the Okanagan. It was Edith Featuring...
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“Dan Rabbit last week sold his farm of 960 acres at Okanagan Mission to J. M. Rutland. Mr. Rutland is an Australian who made a visit to the district last year, and was so favourably impressed with the Okanagan, that he made several attempts to secure land, without being able to get just what suited him. He went back to Australia, but could not resist the desire to return to the Okanagan, which he pronounces “the finest country he has seen in any part of the world.” The Kamloops Registry records showed that Dan Rabbitt held no title to the to the E ½. Sec.26 property. John Conroy and Bernard Lequime and the Parish Priest at the Okanagan Mission conveyed the title, trustees of the estate of Michael Hagen, who had willed it to the Church.
bench orchard land and built up subdivisions on the flats over the Joe Rich Road now Hwy 33.) In 1902, John Rutland bought three parcels of a half-section each. From the Kamloops Registry Office Art Gray learned the following. ~~ One 320acre block was the W ½. Sec. 35 twp. 26, which lies West of the Rutland Road from Reid’s Corners to the S.E. corner of the former William Gay property, and extended West to the Vernon Road, and crossed that road to include the property West of Mill Creek on which the Kelowna Growers Exchange packinghouse stood. (This half section was in the northwest part of the present Rutland district, and was traversed by the Vernon road and Mill Creek Diagonally.
Tom Hereron, as Trustee for Dan Rabbitt, which seems to confirm a report that Dan Rabbitt had made an assignment, conveyed Sec. 35. Bernard Lequime was appointed administrator of Hagan’s estate and at the turn of the century John Rutland bought the Hagan estate. (Michael Hagan’s registry title shows that he took up 640 acres of land in 1891, east half of section 26 and the west half of section 25, in township 26. This block of land took in the major part of what is Rutland. The west boundary was the present Rutland Road from the Four Corners of The house and other buildings were on the west side Rutland to J. A. North’s house and all the land east of the Vernon Road. The Rutland K.G.E. Packing of that line for a mile so it included all of the Rutland House stands on the extreme NW corner to the
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William Gay’s corner, and running south to the present Rutland village corner, extends eastward to foot of the hill. On this part the Rutland Senior Secondary School is located and residential subdivisions. The 3rd block of 320 acres was the W ½ /sec, 25, just of East if Sec, 26, and just dry hillside range, it was bounded on the West by the present Rutland Road from there to Black Mountain Road (now Hwy33), on the south by the Joe Rich Road, and on the east by Gibson Road, on the upper bench The buildings on the Rutland property were not in good shape. The saloon that was attached with former William Gay property). It included a large a passageway from the two-storey house had been house with a smaller building alongside, connected partially destroyed by fire, and John by a passage way and was used as a Saloon ~ (The house had been built in the early part of the 1900’s Rutland tore it down, using the good lumber for a on the Vernon Road, north of Joe Brent’s farm. Mr. house for his foreman, J. Ferman (Frank) Bell. and Mrs. John Besset were the first proprietors and The farm had only been used to raise hay in the the house was used as a Hotel for many years. Many wetter area and wheat in the flat dryer lands; cattle single men boarded at the Hotel while working in and hogs were also raised. the district.) George Guest and Jack Brown lived there for some years. John Besset contracted to Dan John Rutland being a horticulturist by upbringing Rabbitt, who operated the Hotel with the aid of his soon started to plant fruit trees. John was always sister Mary. A fire destroyed part of the Saloon and interested in fruits, having his own orchard in Australia and interested in new developments. Dan went into bankruptcy. He was very interested in a seedling apple tree at A second 320-acre block was the E ½. Sec. 26 Twp. Rokewood junction and with determination he 26, starting diagonally across from the produced an orchard of this variety that he named
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“Rokewood”. It became a highly successful export apple. He planted a large orchard that extended east to the foot of the hills and north for about a quarter mile, about 100 acres in extent. In order to bring water to his newly planted orchard irrigation was necessary. He proceeded to bring water to the southwest corner of his land (which now houses the present Rutland Village Centre) with an intake from Mission Creek about half a mile above the present East Kelowna Bridge. The water was brought over Mission Creek in a high flume, and along the side of the bench above the Hollywood district, by the Rutland Estate irrigation ditch, to the corner where the Rutland Irrigation Office stood, here one canal turned north. Ran behind the Rutland swimming pool (built in the 1930’s) and carried onwards north by flume passed the west side of the Rutland Elementary Brick School to water half of the “Rutland Flats.”
An interesting concept of the main ditch from Hollywood to the north was that the water seemed to be running uphill. This was an optical illusion that amazed many. A popular story is told that John Rutland useda half filled whiskey bottle with water, as a level for laying his system. He devised a well– engineered irrigation system of ditches, flumes held A secondary ditch went east to the foot of the hill together with many nails, and intakes that are still and along to the south, this served the first young an integral part of the Black Mountain Irrigation system to this day. What a heritage to leave to his orchards. beloved Rutland area. This main canal (later carried in an underground pipe through the Sadler Road area) eventually (Excerpted from ‘Down Memory Lane’ A Rutland headed north to the section line and crossed the History by Evelyn Vielvoye and Elaine Senger) road at Gay’s property to the W ½ 35 to serve those Rutland holdings.
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