Sign In Subscribe Now Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. We ask that you be respectful of others and their points of view, refrain from personal attacks and stay on topic. To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines the man who brought European flair to Vernon when he co-founded Okanagan Spring Brewery in 1985 “Rest in Peace Dad, not only did we lose a BC craft brewing pioneer, but also an amazing, loving and caring father,” Stefan Tobler posted on Facebook in announcing his father's passing Jakob’s early life was steeped in European traditions he was introduced to the world of hospitality at a young age by his parents who involved him in their local businesses “This early exposure planted the seeds of a lifelong dedication to creating spaces where people could gather connect and enjoy themselves,” the Facebook post says “Old Man Diskothek” in Dinkelscherben “offering a safe and vibrant place for young people to socialize it was an expression of his belief in community and his natural ability to bring people together.” Jakob emigrated to Canada in the 1980s with his wife he co-founded what would become one of British Columbia’s earliest craft breweries “Their shared vision drew inspiration from traditional Bavarian brewing methods and set out to offer an alternative to the mainstream That first beer marked the beginning of a new chapter — not only in Jakob’s life but in the growing local appreciation for quality While his achievements in brewing earned him a place in the region’s business history it was Jakob’s values that truly defined his legacy — his work ethic A celebration of life will be held in the near future Following Klaus Hofmann’s resignation the supervisory board of Fußball-Club Augsburg 1907 e.V Markus Krapf will take up the role with immediate effect will be representing the interests over 21,000 Augsburg members After many conversations with the club’s different stakeholders the supervisory board created a comprehensive profile on which to base the search for the appropriate candidate The board unanimously elected Markus Krapf who not only has engaged as a fan with his club for many years but also served as managing director of the club between 2002 and 2006 The 50-year-old is firmly connected with his region through his posts as deputy editor-in-chief of the Neue Scene magazine and owner of the 11er Fußball.Kultur.Kneipe sports bar “We are pleased that Markus Krapf has taken up the voluntary role of FCA president It was important to us that we found someone with Augsburg roots a strong personality and ultimately a strong connection to the club we have found a solution for the future direction of our club,” says Thomas Müller chairman of the Augsburg supervisory board “Markus Krapf stood out due to his connection to the club as well as successful employment in the past here He combines the ability to communicate with social skills That’s why we’re convinced that we’ve found the right president for the interests of our members,” adds Gerhard Wiedemann deputy chairman of the Augsburg supervisory board “It is my honour to have been trusted by the supervisory board to take on the role of president,” said Krapf “I will stand for seeking dialogue on all levels pledging open communication and taking the interests of our members seriously That’s why I’m inviting all FCA members to a members’ evening in the coming weeks,” the new president confirmed