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Juno History• The Juno Awards are named in honor of Pierre Juneau, who was the very first President of the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission and former President of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. In the early 1970s, Juneau was the architect of the CRTC’s Canadian content regulations which require that a certain percentage of radio and television time be devoted to programming or music which is produced in Canada. This action created a market for Canadian music and fueled the subsequent boom in music production. In 1971, Juneau received a special Juno Award, being named “Canadian music industry Man of the Year.”

• The Juno Award was originally called the RPM Gold Leaf Awards, created by “RPM Magazine” publishers. They were awarded for the first time in 1970. That evening, 250 people showed up at the doors, which was twice the number of people who had actually been invited. Anne Murray had the flu and almost didn’t make it to the ceremony. The name was changed to Juno Awards the following year, simplifying Juneau’s name.

• The ceremony was broadcast on TV for the first time in 1975. CBC had the rights at the time

• Starting in 1964, “RPM Magazine” polled its readers to determine the best artists in Canada, releasing the results in December. From 1970 to 1973, winners of the Juno Awards were announced in “RPM Magazine” prior to the awards night. Starting in 1974, the award winners were not made public until the Juno ceremonies.

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Junos Cont’d• The first Juno Award trophies wereconstructedfromwalnut,stood18 inches(46cm) tall, and resembled ametronome.Whenthe ceremonies were televised beginning in1975,theawardwasredesignedandwasmadeoutofclearacrylicinstead,whilestillretainingthe metronome shape. In 2000, producerscomplained that the trophy didn’t look goodonTVandtheyaskedforare-design.OntarioartistShirleyElforddesigned thenewaward,made from glass. It depicts a human figuresurroundedbyanickel-coatedspiral(whichissymbolicofamusicalstaff)situatedonabaseofaluminum.•TheJunoAwards,customarilyheldinToronto,were hosted outside of Toronto for the veryfirst time in 1991, being held in Vancouver.Since then they’ve been held in cities fromcoasttocoast.TheceremonydidnotreturntoTorontountiltheyear2011,whichmarkedtheceremony’s40thanniversary.• George Wilson, who hosted for fiveconsecutiveyearswhentheJunoAwardsfirstbegan,hashostedmoreprogramsthananyoneelse.BurtonCummingscomesinsecondplace,withfourappearancesashost.• AHumanitarianAwardwasinauguratedin2006.BruceCockburnwasthefirstartisttobegiventhishonor.• 1.6millionviewerswatchedtheentireshowin2012,and6.5millionviewerstunedinforatleastpartoftheprogram.AND THE WINNER IS…• Thenominationsforeachyear’sJunosarebasedon an eligibilityperiodwhich lasts for13to14months,endingonthemid-Novemberpriortotheawardsceremony.• The Artist of the Year and Group of theYear nominations are determined by salesand aCARASmember vote. CARAS standsfor Canadian Academy of Recording ArtsandSciences,andtheyareresponsibleforthemanagementandoperationoftheJunoAwards.• ThenomineesforAlbumoftheYearand

HoPPersMany types of bugs and animals hop. There are also hoppers of other sorts: hopper cars on trains, hoppers that are used on farms and people who hop (or maybe they jump) on trampolines! • Usually when we think of insect “hoppers,” grasshoppers and crickets come to mind. These insects from the order Orthoptera have powerful hind legs that allow them to propel themselves long distances. Also noteworthy about the order Orthoptera (sounds a little like opera, right?) is that these insects “sing” by performing “stridula-tion,” which is the action of rubbing parts of their bodies together. • National Geographic named the wierd frog-hopper bug the “World’s Greatest Leaper” in 2003. The froghopper is a “sap-sucker” that coats plants with foamy spittle – yuk! Froghoppers are about 1/5 of an inch (6 mm) long and can leap an amazing 28 inches (70 mm). That equals 140 times their body length. For a human to leap this distance, in comparison, would mean a long-jump record of 840 feet (256 m)!• According to neurobiologist, Malcolm Bur-rows, of the University of Cambridge, in the United Kingdom, the secret to the long jumps of some insects is a “specialized catapult mecha-nism” that allows the insects to store and then release energy.• Kangaroos, the largest hopping animal, can cover a lot of ground with their hops. When kan-garoos need to go faster, they don’t increase the frequency of their hops, instead they increase the distance for each hop. Kangaroos can bound 25 feet (7.6 m) or more forward and 6 feet (1.8 m) high in a single hop.• The back legs of kangaroos always move in tan-dem except when swimming!• The greater the range of a kangaroo’s hop, the more energy harnessed in their muscles and ten

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Junos Cont’dInternationalAlbumoftheYeararedeterminedbysalesfigures.• TheNewArtistoftheYear,NewGroupoftheYear,RockAlbumoftheYear,andPopAlbumoftheYeararedeterminedbysalesinconjunctionwithajuryvote.TOP ARTISTS• At the 2007 ceremony,NellyFurtadomadeJuno history by being the first nominee withmultiple nominations to win every award forwhich she was nominated, including the twomostprestigioushonors,AlbumoftheYearandArtistoftheYear.Thefollowingyear,Feistwonallfivecategoriesinwhichshewasnominated.• In 1992, Bryan Adams set a Juno Awardsrecordbybeingnominatedinsevencategories.The following year, Céline Dion matchedBryan Adams’ previous record-setting sevennominations.• In1985, singerk.d. lang famouslyacceptedheraward forMostPromisingFemaleVocalistdressed inafloor-lengthvintagesatinweddingdressandcowboyboots.Sheboundedontothestage,dida littlehoedown,and (sinceshewasvoted ‘most promising’)mademanypromises,includingpromisingto“continuetosingforonlytherightreasons”beforecurtsyingtothecrowd.•When Eddie Schwartz went to give hisacceptancespeechfortheMostPromisingMaleVocalist award in 1982, he took a big swig ofbeeronliveTV.Afterwardstwopoliceofficersreprimanded him, telling him that was illegalbeforefinallyreleasinghimbackintotheshow.ANECDOTES• In1983,thehostsheldupacompactdiscandexplainedthatthisnewmediumwasgoingtobethewaveofthefuture.HostBurtonCummingshadneverseenaCDbeforethen.• BryanAdamswasunabletoattendduetoairtravel disruptions caused by the Icelandic ashcloud in 2010. He received his Allan WatersHumanitarianAwardviasatellite.• In 1990, Alannah Myles, who opened thebroadcastwithherhit“LoveIs”didherownhairandmakeupathome.Shehadforgottentobooka limo soherdrummerhad todriveher to thestagedoor,whereshemadeitjustinthenickoftime.• WhenShaniaTwainwashostingin2003,shewore six custom-designed outfits emblazonedwithdifferenthockeyteamlogosthroughouttheevening.• RonnieHawkinsinadvertentlytoreaholeinhistuxedopantsonstagein1981.IT’S A FACT• In the mid-1970s, singer/songwriter DavidBradstreetwonaJunoawardasMostPromising

MaleVocalist.Bythe1980she’dfallenonhardtimes, having strained his voice and growndisenchantedwiththeindustry.Hehalf-jokinglytried to sell his Juno at a garage sale, but the$15,000price tagheputon itdiscouragedanybuyers.Notlongafterwardshebeganrecordingfilmscoresinhishomestudio,andbegantouringagaininthe1990s.HewonevenmoreJunosin1999,2000,and2002,whichhepresumablydidnotsellatgaragesales.

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with him precisely because of his faith. Perhaps some degree of criticism comes with being a well-known public figure (criticism and opposition generally increase at about the same rate as one’s popularity). What really saddened me this weekend were the insensitive online comments written in response to news articles announcing this pastor’s son’s death. From declarations that his faith and God were fake, to atheists declaring vindication for spreading so-called lies, to accusations of child abuse, neglect, possible cover-up, and other ridiculously unsubstantiated claims that only the most vivid imaginations could concoct. The man’s son died - at a very young age - in a very sad way. Why some people feel the need to kick others when they’re down I’ll never understand. I urge you, always ask yourself whether you would stand behind your words if you had to speak them to that person face-to-face.

If not, please don’t mindless key it onto the world-wide web (Internet). Remember who sees what you write. In the case I’ve related, it’s a grieving father, his entire family, his church congregation, his friends and unrelated others who read all the thoughtless internet comments. This pastor, too, is human. You can give this pastor your condolences online at:

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940 Raymer Ave. Kelowna.

2 bdrm, 1 bath, basement suite for rent May 1st. 1100 sq ft, fridge/stove share washer/dryer. Fenced yard,/parking/seperate entrance. Storage. Laminate/tile flooring throughout. One year lease required ns/np. Utilities shared/on bus routes, near shopping and schools.

Call Kendall Property Management for viewing.

778-753-5707

15’ fruit ladder wanted. Call 250-838-9353

(enderby)

Chrome bumper in good cond. fits Chevy Tahoe or GMC Yukon $50. Chevy/GM after market chrome bumper good cond. needs brackets $50. 90’ Cedar Tree cut & debranched. 3’ butte. Good for milling or firewood $100. Call 250-836-2227 (Sicamous)

Garden swing, contry rose dinner plates, preserving jars, hot tub chemicals, hot tub ($100) beam scale, perrenials, raspberries.

Call 250-860-8833 (kelowna)

FOR SALE

Asking $3900 OBO Only 1400 km’s. Exc cond. Great starter bike. Call Brenda at 250-836-2997

2009 Yamaha Virago

Auzzy Kelpie cross collie stock pups - 3 left. $350 each.

Call John or Susan 250 540 2475

(Vernon)

Raspberry planting time for berries this summer! 3 varieties, bundles of 10 good canes $10 / bundle. 6 good-sized Black Berry canes $6-$10 each. 16 1/2 foot Trihull Boat with 85 HP motor, $1900 obo.

Call (250) 503-0781 (Vernon).

Mobility ScootersNew & Used small & medium in stock! new ones arriving. Medical supplies, walkers, air cushions & rent wheelchairs. For more info = t-cycle.ca 250-832-7321 or 804-0113 (shuswap)

2005 Hornet 5th wheel w/winter skirting. Call 250-832-7321 or 804-0113 (shuswap)

2010 Ford F350 4x4 Turbo Diesel

15,000 miles 6 passenger cab, remote start, tow/haul switchFord Tailgate step reverse sensing, adj. gas & brake pedal, sprayed cargo box FREE Maintenance until Aug/2015 lots of extras

Asking $40,000 obo. Paul 250-832-6333

(shuswap)

2006 33’ Colorado 5th Wheel

Dry weight 8756 lbs- class 5 license only, alum. frame, 3 slide outs, 15’ awning, island-queen full bed, dining table & 4 chairs, hide-a-bed in living room, heated fireplace, a/c, 35,000 BTU furnace no pilot lights, gas fridge, power-cpu table, DVD/CD/MP3 player and TV, ext. shower, elec. front jacks, 2 propane tanks, winterized, 3 holding tanks in heated section, removable 5’ x 24’ rear aluminum storage ($1500) ASKING $20,900. Call Paul at 250-832-6333 (shuswap)

rental/real estate

3200 yards of 30lb test fishing line. Call 250-838-5552 (shuswap)

Portable a/c with remote control, like new! pd $589 asking $300. Queen size bed c/w headboard & five sets of sheets. $400. Call 250-838-9808 (shuswap)

For sale

New Jim Bowie hunting knife $70. New Pellet rifle $70. New Red Rider BB rifle $70. Rifle scope for either rifle $25. 3 Way Stereo $70. Various country western LP’s and 8 Tracks. Belt buckles best offer everything must go! WANTED: Old wooden alarm or other clocks working or not. Bob (250) 549-7015 (Vernon).

Collector’s Dolls (new), some in boxes ($25-$150). Pictures & frames ($5-$25). Monkeypod wooden dishes ($5-$25). Silver Tea Set ($50 obo).

Call (250) 765-6240 (Kelowna).

Cat found around the end of Dec 2012. Large, black, long-haired cat found around the Broadview Place area in Westbank.

Claim your pet by calling

(250)-768-4026 (Westbank).

To Place A Classified Ad: trevor@tidbitsvernon.ca

250-550-4272

Canadian Tid-bits▶ It takes about 40 litres (10.5 gallons) of maple sap to make a single litre (.25 gallon) of maple syrup.

▶ The Bluefish Caves in the Yukon reveal the oldest evidence of humans ever found in North America. Tools uncovered in the caves were found to be nearly 25,000 years old, when it’s generally accepted that the North American continent has only been

inhabited by humans for about 12,000 years.

▶ The world’s strongest current is found in the Nakwakto Rapids at Slingsby Channel, British Columbia. The current has been measured at speeds up to 29 km/hr (18.4 mph).

▶ In 1914 a hunter shot a black bear. A soldier subsequently bought the bear’s orphaned cub from the hunter for $20, naming her after his hometown of Winnipeg. The cub became the

regiment’s mascot, accompanying them to World War I, where the cub was donated to the London Zoo. She became known as Winnie, and a young boy named Christopher Robin Milne re-named his toy teddy bear Winnie after seeing her at the zoo. Christopher’s father wrote the stories about Winnie the Pooh because of this bear cub.

▶ Canadians eat more macaroni and cheese per capita than any other country.

Looking to Purchase Vintage Costume Jewelry, Watches & Pocket Watches, War Medals & Buttons, Coins, Sterling Silver Cutlery & Tea Services, Silver & Scrap Gold! CASH DOLLARS PAID!

Vernon, Call Mick 250 307-8486

Office Chair on Casters, low back & arm rests. $18.00 Phone 250-542-4919 (Vernon)

Farm Raised Beef. Grain fed, no additives, CWF by the side. $3.25 lb.

Call 250 307 3430 OR 250-546-6494

(Armstrong)

Free egg cartons to give away. For Sale: canning jars $2.50 /dozen. Call 250 542 6142

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Signs - Decals - Banners - Posters 4215 A 25th Ave. Vernon, B.C. V1T 7G9

500 Full Colour Business Cards 1 side $45.00 - 2 sided $65.00

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HONEYMAN GALLERY INC

250 503 4776 15720 Oyama Rd

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3604 32nd Street Vernon, BC, (250) 558-0669

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Sun - Thu: 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM Fri - Sat: 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM

HOPPERS (continued):dons when they touch down. Kanga-roos have tremendous endurance with hearts twice the size of comparable animals and very efficient respiratory systems. • Wallabies are members of the kanga-roo family, just in a smaller package.

They, like their kangaroo cousins are only found naturally in Australia and Papua New Guinea. • Besides their size, the biggest differ-ence between wallabies and kanga-roos is in their mouths. Wallabies live in bushy forests and mostly dine on leaves; kangaroos live in more open

treeless areas and mostly eat grasses. Kangaroos have high crowns of teeth that are curved in their mouths while wallabies have flat teeth with a single cutting tooth on the top front of their mouths. • Rabbits are also fast hoppers, but kan-garoos can go about twice as fast as a

cottontail. An Australian red kangaroo can leap at about 35 miles per hour (56 kph); a rabbit would be left in the dust!• Rabbits, hares, and kangaroo rats are hoppers that can be found in the dry desert regions of the western and southwestern United States.