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Darren Handschuh
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Darren was born and raised in B.C. and has lived in Vernon for the past 24 years.

After bouncing from job to job in his younger years, he spent two years working in a sawmill and quickly realized that was not the career for him.

After getting laid off for the third time, he went to college where he took journalism and photography which formed the basis for a career he has been enjoying (most of the time) for the past 25 years. He wrote a slice-of-life column for a daily newspaper for eight years and still writes articles for his blog, therudemonkey.blogspot.ca.

He is a middle-aged father of three children. He has one dog and shares his home with two cats (although he's not exactly sure how that happened.)

He is losing hair where he wants it and is growing it where he doesn't need it. He has a love for motorcycles and enjoys martial arts.

Rockin' arena opening

Photo: Contributed There will be a rockin' opening to Vernon second ice sheet in September. The city's newest arena is attached to Kal Tire Place and three days of activities are planned to celebrate its opening, including a concert

Parking lot to open soon

The original plan was for it to open last fall, but unexpected challenges forced the city to push back the opening date of the 29th Street parking lot for several months. But city officials assure parking relief is at hand in the downtown core

City declares war on weeds

Photo: File photo The City of Vernon is launching a war on weeds. Contractors will begin to control weeds and grasses that may impair traffic visibility, damage asphalt surfaces and cause safety issues for pedestrians and cyclists. The

Drawing of luring suspect

Photo: RCMP Surrey RCMP have released a composite sketch of a suspicious person who approached a child last week. At approximately 1 p.m. May 14, a man in a car drove up to the child, who was in front of Frost Road Elementary School in the

A show like no other

The 100th Falkland Stampede is in full swing and there are several special events planned to mark the milestone. The rodeo will welcome a special guest this weekend, 15 time PRCA entertainer of the year John Payne who will perform today and Monday. Also

Rodeo of the century

It is an event 100 years in the making. The 100th annual Falkland Stampeded takes place this weekend and to mark the milestone, some special events are planned. Jason Churchill, stampede manager, said the three-day event kicks off Saturday with

Pedalling to end the stigma

Photo: File photo The CMHA Ride Don't Hide event takes place June 24. Once again people will be urged to pedal their way to better mental health during the Canadian Mental Health Association 7th annual Ride Don't Hide event. The

Logan Lake fire at 25 ha

Photo: Grant Grady UPDATE 8:23 p.m. A forest fire burning seven kilometres from Logan Lake near Tunkwa Road currently sits at 25 hectares. Fire Information Officer Jody Lucius said air support, that consisted of a helicopter and air tankers,

Eager to hit the courts

Photo: File photo North Okanagan pickleball players have their racquets ready and are eager to hit the courts. At a recent Vernon Pickleball Association (VPA) meeting attended by 100 members, enthusiastic endorsement and support was shown

Revved up over electric cars

Photo: Contributed The Tesla is probably the flashiest electric car on the market. The Sustainable Environment Network Society is hoping to get people revved up about electric cars. SENS will be hosting an electric car show Thursday,

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