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People who had influence on me as a child

By: Fred Larsen As I grew up in the Okanagan, in Woodsdale, during the 1950s, I was shaped largely by the examples of my 0.mother and father. My mother’s musical ability and sociability—as well as her love and respect for my dad and her willingness to work hard once...
Derek Eyles: A Remembrance Day Tribute

Derek Eyles: A Remembrance Day Tribute

Eyles was born in Bristol, England, in 1925 and joined the Home Guard, the 8th Battalion Somerset Light Infantry at age 17. In 1943 he joined the Royal Navy where he trained as a radar operator. He served on the ships Wessex, Highflyer, Drake, Valkyrie, Golden Hind,...
A Dedication of the Kobayashi House

A Dedication of the Kobayashi House

September 17, 2022   On a lovely September Day Virginia and Peter Palma kindly hosted a gathering of Kobayashi Descendents to dedicate their beautifully  renovated home to the Kobayashi family. This kind gesture was appreciated by four generations of the family, who...