Bursary Program
Peachland, British Columbia V0H 1X7
2009-07-20

The Central Okanagan Railway Company of Peachland, established in 1997, is pleased to announce the awarding of the Ken Barwise Memorial Bursary on Friday June 19th, 2009. Ken a long time member of CORC and a decorated Korean War veteran, passed away last year. A real hero at a time when the word hero is often over used.

Mackenzie Bennett of Peachland, a recent graduate of Mount Bushery Senior Secondary School, received the cheque for $500.00 to further her education at UBC Okanagan where she intends to study nursing. She is also a member of 090 Peregrine Squadron of The Royal Canadian Air Cadets where she has reached the rank of Master Warrant Officer.

Peachland Mayor Keith Fielding and Central Okanagan Railway Company President Ernie Bradley officiated at the presentation accompanied by Mackenzie’s proud mother and father. They also cut a ribbon to officially open the newly renovated Kettle Valley Division of the Central Okanagan Railway.

Funds in support of the annual bursary are raised during the clubs annual Hobby and Craft Show in Peachland. The next one being held on 3 October 2009.