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Fishin’ for the Mission

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DEPARTMENTS

� Angels Among Us ... 11

� Community Events Calendar ... 40

� Financially Secure ... 14

� From Fat to Fit ... 26

� Mind Games ... 33

� Pictorial ... 24 & 25

� Picture of Health ... 18

� Publisher’s Point of View ... 4

� Recipes ... 29

� TheWork of Art ... 34

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PUBLISHER - Laurel D’AndreaEDITOR - Julianna HayesCOVER PHOTO -Wayne DuchartCONSULTANT -Wayne DuchartLAYOUT & GRAPHICS - Lori Johnson,Dragonfli StudioSALES &MARKETING - Laurel D’AndreaPRINTING - Mitchell PressWEB DESIGN - NRGWeb DesignBOOKKEEPING - ATM Bookkeeping Services &Management

CONTRIBUTORS - Lorraine Beazley,Marilyn J.Brown,Laurel D’Andrea,Dr. Sharon McCoubrey,Dr.Wayne Terai,Jude Edwards,Darren Entwistle, Cathy Fuller, ChantelleFunk, Jack Godwin, Lorrie Henderson, Errol N.Hannigan, Shannon Jorgenson, Sally Mennell, PaulMulvihill, Angela O’Brien, Chris Quiring, JackRichardson,Bob Thompson,DawnWilkinson

PHOTOGRAPHERS -Wayne Duchart.

Beyond 50welcomes unsolicited articles or photos.These items can be sent to 1850 Ranchmont Crescent,Kelowna,BC V1V 1T4 or emailed to [email protected] submissions are consideredproperty of the magazine unless otherwise agreed. Theopinions expressed in this magazine are the opinionsof the authors and they do not necessarily reflect theopinion of Beyond 50 Magazine.Beyond 50Magazine is published quarterly: September,December,March and June.This free publication is distributedthroughout the Okanagan (Lake Country to Penticton).Reproduction in part or whole of this magazine isprohibited without the consent of the publisher.Beyond 50 Magazine is distributed to all businessesregistered with Canada Post for the Central Okanagan,7,000 random homes receive a copy and there arevarious drop locations throughout the CentralOkanagan.Beyond 50 Magazine may also be viewedelectronically by visiting us at www.Beyond50mag.comWewould love to hear your comments.Please sendthem to Beyond 50 Magazine 1850 RanchmontCrescent, Kelowna,BC V1V 1T4,phone 250-878-9194 oremail us at [email protected]

FEATURES

Chemical Junkies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Dear TELUS Community Ambassadors . . . . . . . . . . .7

Estate Planning for Blended Families . . . . . . . . . . .17

Fishin’ for the Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Heritage Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Kinda Kenny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Lake Country’s Hidden Treasure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

My Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

NeighbourhoodWalks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Never Too Late for a Fairy Tale Ending . . . . . . . . . .46

Okanagan Master Gardners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Pedal YourWay to Happiness and Health . . . . . . . .8

Tee Off Against Abuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Warranty Expired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Your Best Beauty Sleep is Just a Mattress Away .23

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Publishing this magazine has been one of the morechallenging careers I have ever had.It’s challenging becauseI need tomake sureweprovide value for the advertisers andthat our articles are engaging for our readers. I then take allof this information and make sure that it all fits together. Ihave the greatest team of creative, innovative people whomake it look fabulous each and every issue. I get to meetthe most engaging people, and their stories showme eachandevery day that newbeginnings or facing challenges canbe exciting.This issue is about new beginnings. We have a story

about a ladies' golf tournament on August 12th that willhelp women make a new start that could potentially savetheir lives. We have a lady whose craving for strawberriesand cream has landed her a husband and a new chance atlove. Ever think about how much time you spend in bed?When was that last time you bought a new one?New beginnings have different meanings to different

people. As you read this issue think about a new beginningthat has occurred in your life.Our cover story shows you that a simple

concept of riding a bike can bring a newperspective to your life. We don’t need fancyequipment, or gyms to exercise our minds andbodies. Remember when you were a kid andhowmuch time you spent on your bike?Why should now be any different? Get out

there buy a nice bike and enjoy all the greatplaces the Okanagan has to ride. Kelowna

Cycle has a great selection and when you are there, ask thestaff about what they do with donated children’s bikes?Thanks to Pat and his crew there are kids out there with

bikes who perhaps may have never had the opportunity.Our community is full of so many giving people who arealways thinking of ways to help others.Giving these bikes anew beginning has put many smiles on a lot of faces.Publishing this magazine was my new beginning four

years ago this September. As tough as it is, I am glad I hadthe courage (somewould say insanity) to do it. You see onething that most people don’t know is I am dyslexic.Dyslexia is an inherited condition thatmakes it extremely

difficult to read,write, and spell in your native language. It’ssomething that I can’t change but I can adjust and adapt onhow I do things.Sometimes our shortfalls open doors to worlds we never

would imagine. If there is something in your life that you arenot comfortable with I challenge you to take another lookand perhaps it will be your“new beginning.”

LaurelD’Andrea

BEYOND 50 • SUMMER 20104

publ isher ’s point of v iew

Top: Laurel, bottom: Devon and right: Dallas.

ABOUT THE COVER: Our spring cover features Al and ValScott out at Gallagher’s Canyon enjoying a bike ride.Anyone who lives in Gallagher’s should have a bike, it isa great way to exercise and get around to visit people inthe neighborhood. The bicycles Al and Val are ridingcame from Kelowna Cycle on Pandosy Ave.

Remember when you

were a kid and how much

time you spent on your

bike?


Kelowna’s Gospel Mission andBeyond 50 Magazine present

Fishin’ for the MissionKelowna’s Gospel Mission and Beyond 50 Magazine are proud to present Fishin’for the Mission, a summer fishing derby in support of Kelowna’s Gospel Mission.

Every day, Kelowna’s Gospel Mission cares for those less fortunate in ourcommunity. They serve over 400 meals a day, along with providing a 90 bedemergency shelter. It’s because of the tremendous community support that theycontinue to help people on the road to wholeness.

Fishin’ for the Mission runs JJuullyy 11--1199To register and for event details go to www.beyond50mag.com.When you bring your catch to the Kelowna’s Gospel Mission, you’ll be entered in the following categories: biggest fish, longest fish, hidden weight,youngest and oldest participant, and the most fish donated.

For more information please contact Ami Catriona, Marketing andCommunications Director, Kelowna’s Gospel Mission 250-763-3737or [email protected]

Fishin’ for the Mission is a fun, family, summer event to encourage healthy, fresh fish donations toKelowna’s Gospel Mission.



Dear TELUS CommunityAmbassadors

Dear TELUS Community Ambassadors,

I would like to share my heartfelt appreciation for your many messages of

congratulations acknowledging our award from the Association of Fundraising

Professionals as the 2010 Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation. I hope you share

my deep pride in being selected as the first Canadian company to receive this global

honour as it reflects our collective efforts to establish, grow and shape our rich and

longstanding legacy of caring and volunteerism.

This award would not have been possible without the tremendous passion and

devotion of our 1,800 TELUS Community Ambassadors, and I am so grateful for

your generosity of spirit and your dedication to the communities where we live, work

and serve. Your efforts to give where we live, including assembling Kits for Kids for

school children in need, volunteering countless hours with a variety of charities and

donating funds through the Employee Charitable Giving programme, are indeed

creating healthier communities across Canada.

Once again, thank you for your kind words in recognition of this important award

and for your ongoing commitment to creating a better society through your

compassion and volunteerism. You are influential champions in your communities

and in our company, promoting a culture that is wholly supportive of the TELUS

values. I look forward to working together in the years ahead to further build upon

our legacy of caring for Canadians.

With deep appreciation,

Darren Entwistle

President and Chief Executive Officer

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Cycling offers a

variety of well-known

health benefits...


John F. Kennedy said it best: “Nothing compares to thesimple pleasure of a bike ride.” “Cruisers” are a sturdy, balloon-tired bicycle that were a

common sight through the 1950s, they have becomeincreasingly popular again over the past several years. Have you been thinking about getting back into shape

but want to have fun at the same time? Road biking fits thisdescription perfectly. Nothing else is quite like the sensationof freedom and speed you get from riding on a road bike,watching the miles fly by as you propel yourself under yourown power. The Okanagan has many great places to ridewhether it is in a group or just by yourself. Onegroup in the U.S. has a great motto: BurnCalories, Not Carbon. Not only are theyhelping their bodies and minds, themembers are helping the environmentwhen they get out and cycle. The Central Okanagan came together to

participate in the sixth annual Bike to WorkWeek along with Bike to School Week and Bike toFaith Week. More than 190 workplace teams and 26schools signed up for Bike to Work Week. CelebrationStations were set up in neighbourhoods throughoutKelowna to bring cyclists together for fun, prizes, food, biketune-ups and more. They had a record number of 235cyclists in attendance at the breakfast station at the GoodEarth Cafe and Kelowna Cycle Pandosy Village (Mission)Celebration Station

Cycling offers a variety of well-known health benefits,including... • Increased Fitness: Cycling helps improve yourcardiovascular health, as well as your strength andstamina.

• Weight Loss: Cycling is a great way to help lose weight.You will burn fat as your cycle, without putting unduestress on your body.

• Reduced Stress: Exercise in general has been shown todecrease anxiety and stress levels, and cycling is a fun

way to exercise. • Lowered Disease Risk: Biking can

help you avoid heart disease andother health problems, such as non-insulin dependent diabetes, osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. Exercisealso relieves symptoms of depressionand increases your mental health.

What does one need to getstarted? All you need a bike, shoes,helmet, proper clothing, and a few

other accessories and you’re off and ready to go. You don’tneed to take any special classes to learn what you need todo, but if you think you do, Kelowna Cycle runs clinics.Kelowna Cycle is a great place to start. They are the oldest

and wisest bike shop located in the heart of the Missionarea. As a bike store it has been a pillar of the community for

Pedal Your Way to Happiness Submitted by Sarah Thompson

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decades. The shop has witnessedmany of great eras of modern cyclingranging from the grand cruisers of thefifties, the banana seat Mustangs fromCCM, the advent of the BMX, and, ofcourse, the mountain bike. Not only is itknown for selection but it also doesrepairs, clinics and custom fits you foryour bike. Pat and his crew are also known for

their commitment to helping peoplein the community. Kelowna Cycle hascollected donated children’s bikes andhelmets and they tune them up anddistribute them throughout schools toyouth who may never have had theopportunity to own a bike.Kelowna Cycle puts on an annual

bike check at schools, and Pat Rosen(owner) noticed a number of kids not

having bikes, and decided to make adifference and try and help as manykids as he can. Pat believes it’simportant for young people to rely ontheir own bodies for transportation sothere’s less environmental impact andit helps them stay healthy and active.I guess you could say the people at

Kelowna cycle are committed in manyways. They promote health and fitness,saving our environment and help ouryouth by taking used bikes andbreathing life back into them andgiving them away. It is businesses likeKelowna Cycle that make living in theOkanagan one of the best places to be.So if you have a bike or helmet thatyour child or grandchild has out grownplease take it to Pat and the crew atKelowna Cycle, they will use their timeand talent and then there will beanother child in this community whowill be out enjoying life on a bike!

KELOWNA CYCLE is located at 103-2949Pandosy Street Kelowna, (250) 762-2453.


Bike Lanes and Why We Need Them

Bike lanes help define road space,decrease the stress level of bicyclistsriding in traffic, encourage bicycliststo ride in the correct direction oftravel, and signal motorists thatcyclists have a right to the road. Bikelanes help to better organize the flow of traffic and reduce the chance thatmotorists will stray into cyclists’ path of travel.

Here are 10 reasons why the Okanagan needs more bike lanes:• support and encourage bicycling as a means of transportation; • help define road space; • promote a more orderly flow of traffic; • encourage cyclists to ride in the correct direction, with the flow of traffic; • give cyclists a clear place to be so they are not tempted to ride on thesidewalk; • remind motorists to look for cyclists when turning or opening car doors; • signal motorists that cyclists have a right to the road; • reduce the chance that motorists will stray into cyclists’ path of travel; • make it less likely that passing motorists swerve toward opposing traffic; • decrease the stress level of bicyclists riding in traffic.


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It was April 2002

when Phil and Elizabeth

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in Parkinson's).

When people are diagnosed with a life threateningillness, their whole world changes. It’s hard for anyone toimagine how they feel, as we all react differently to what lifethrows our way. Partners in Parkinson’s (PIP) is one of those groups which

is there for those who need help understanding, acceptingand learning to cope with Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’sis a neurodegenerative disease. Movement is normallycontrolled by dopamine, a chemical that carries signalsbetween the nerves in the brain. When cells that normallyproduce dopamine die, the symptoms of Parkinson’s appearThere are a couple of things that help these individuals:

prayer and support. Support comes in all shapes and sizes,from people we love and acquaintances to completestrangers. It was April 2002 when Phil and Elizabeth Stang started

PIP. They knew there was a great need for a self-help andsupport group for persons living with Parkinson’s disease.Kelowna has a large number of people who deal with thisdisease. Currently, there are more than 11,000 in BC with

Parkinson’s.This couple has made huge contributions to the group.

Elizabeth worked tirelessly on the phoning and organizercommittee and in the past few years has become the SocialConvener.Phil’s association with the Kelowna Palette Club brought

paintings and donations when the group was too tired tofundraise. For the 2005 Kelowna Centennial, Phil did apainting and it was made into cards and the group soldthem to raise money. On April 12, 2007, Phil set up for PIP tobe involved in the “Flowers of Hope” painting and it hasbeen a great source of pride and revenue for this group.This group is made up of many individuals who help

where and when they can and that is why it works. Theysupport each other in many ways, even if it’s just a hug,squeeze of the shoulder after a great speech or a look to saywe know how you feel. Whether you suffer from Parkinson’s,your spouse, a family member or friend is affected, you arewelcome to attend this group.The support group meets the first Thursday of each

Flowers of HopeSubmitted by Bob Thompson

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month from October to June at 7pm at the First MennoniteChurch at 1305 Gordon Avenue. They meet to hear speakerson pertinent topics, and generally provide fellowship andlend an empathetic ear to one another’s life experiences.This group often uses laughter as an aid in coping withParkinson’s disease. Being together and knowing they arenot alone is one of the greatest benefits the group provides.If you have any questions about the group please contactWayne Van Steinburg, President, at 250-764-7711, or AudreyKopas, Secretary-treasurer, 250-769-9321This group also has another great supporter and it is in

Vancouver. Established in 1969, the Parkinson SocietyBritish Columbia is a not-for-profit charitable organizationthat exists to address the personal and social consequencesof Parkinson’s disease through education, communityoutreach, scientific research, advocacy and publicawareness. Parkinson Society British Columbia is here tohelp people with Parkinson’s and the people who careabout them by providing support services includinginformation and resources, education and consultation.Organizations like the Parkinson Society need our

support. They host a SuperWalk each year and thanks tovolunteers like Wendy Olinger, Kelowna will have its ownwalk. This walk is the largest national fundraising event forthe Parkinson Society of Canada. In the past it has seen13,000 walkers and more than 2,000 volunteers from coast-

to-coast. Funds raised are used for vital research, education,

support and advocacy for over 100,000 Canadians withParkinson’s disease and their 400,000 family, friends, andcaregivers.How you can support this event? It’s simple; come and

walk, sponsor someone else who is participating or talkabout the event to people you know. The main goal for PIPand the Parkinson Society is to create awareness and to letindividuals know that support does come in all shapes andsizes.If you would like to support this event by walking,

donating or volunteering please contact Wendy Olinger @778-478-2624 or via email at [email protected]. TheKelowna SuperWalk will be held on Saturday, September 11,at Waterfront Park, registration is at 9 a.m. with the walk tofollow at 10 a.m. You can also check out the ParkinsonSociety BC website at www.parkinson.bc.ca


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a licence issued by the Securities Commission of BritishColumbia is mandatory. To sell life insurance products,including critical illness and disability insurance, a licenseissued by the Insurance Council of British Columbia anderrors and omissions insurance are required. If your advisor does not hold a professional designation,

ask if he or she is working toward one, ask what the designa-tion is, and ask what the courses are. Ask if when finished, arethere any continuing education requirements to maintainthe designation. Ask if the organization granting thedesignation has a code of ethics your advisor must follow.Ask your advisor if he or she carries errors and omission orprofessional liability insurance to protect you in the eventyour advisor or staff make a mistake that costs you money. The Financial Planners Standards Council, a Canadian

not-for-profit organization, develops, promotes andenforces professional financial planning through theCertified Financial Planner (CFP) designation. The CFPdesignation is considered a gold standard. This is the

minimum educational background you should require ofyour financial planning professional. The Financial Advisors Association of Canada, known as

Advocis, governs the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) andChartered Financial Consultant (CHFC) designations. Thesedesignations add estate conservation, wealth managementand tax planning to a professional financial advisor’seducational background. In addition to rigorous codes of ethics, these designa-

tions require 30 hours a year of continuing education toensure the advisor is up to date and is always placing thebest interests of the client first. In Canada, there are other financial planning designa-

tions available. Some require continuing education, somedo not. Some require adherence to a code of ethicalstandards, some do not. There are other designations that may or may not relate

to financial planning. For example, I hold a B.Sc. in Biology.While I am proud of this accomplishment it does notcontribute to good financial advice. For your own peace of mind ask your advisor about his or

her credentials. A professional financial advisor willwelcome your questions. He or she will be proud to provideyou with the answers you need to make good decisions,whether they relate to the advisor’s education or the advice

the advisor is providing.

PAUL MULVIHILL has been an independentfinancial advisor in Kelowna for 34 years. He holdsthe CFP, CLU and CHFC designations and is a proudmember of Advocis, The Financial AdvisorsAssociation of Canada.

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The blended family

estate plan must address

the questions of “yours,

mine and ours.”

Statistics in North America indicate that 75 per cent ofdivorced women will re-marry within 10 years. Re-marriagebrings with it special estate planning issues. The blendedfamily estate plan must address the questions of “yours,mine and ours.” It’s further complicated if there is unequalwealth, business interests, continuing obligations to aprevious spouse and other common situations. If theblended family estate is not planned correctly, theconsequence will be lengthy and costly legal challenges.

In blended families, having new wills may not be enough.Certain assets may pass outside the will by right ofsurvivorship, beneficiary designations or the terms of theinstrument that created them. For example, blendedfamilies must consider beneficiary designations in their lifeinsurance policies, RRSP/RRIF/TFSAs, and investments.Likewise powers of attorney and trusts need to be reviewedor in some cases created. The rights of survivorship in realestate, bank accounts, vehicles and other assets need to bealigned with the estate plan. The ownership of all theseassets must be structured so that they work together toachieve the goals of the blended family upon death.

For most people their home is their largest asset, soensuring that it passes to the correct beneficiaries is crucial.Often, the spouses in blended families hold the title to thehome as “joint tenants,” which means when the first spousepasses away, their half interest is transmitted directly to thesurviving spouse. In some cases, this can be a great estateplanning tool, but in the case of blended families it can beproblematic especially if it was the intent that each spouse’s

undivided half interest in the house was to go to theirchildren. If the half interest of the deceased spouse hasbeen transmitted to the surviving spouse, the children ofthe deceased spouse may have lost some or all of theirinheritance. Likewise, the titles to all assets such as cars,bank accounts, and investments must be reviewed toensure that a right of survivorship is intended in light of thetotal estate plan.

Assets with named beneficiaries also pass outside thewill. These include RRSPs, RRIFs, TSFAs and life insurance toname a few. There are often tax and other good reasons toname a spouse as a beneficiary on these assets, but inblended families this may not be appropriate if it is theintent that these assets should go to the respective childrenof each of the spouses.

No blended family estate plan is complete withoutconsidering the impact of the Wills Variation Act whichallows spouses and children to challenge the validity of awill, and the evolving law of constructive trusts under whichthe law will impose on a beneficiary an obligation to holdspecific property for another even if there is no such trustcreated in the will.

With careful planning and advice, blended families canprovide properly for those they will leave behind and avoidlegal challenges by disappointed and unintentionallydisinherited beneficiaries.

CHRISTOPHER QUIRING is partner with Bassett Quiring, Estate Lawyerswhere his practice focuses on Probate and Administration matters.

Estate Planning in Blended Families Submitted by Chris Quiring

O n e e x a m p l e i s

Activator Methods, which

has developed a hand-

held adjusting instrument


pic ture of health

Is pain holding you back from making a fresh start inlife? If so, you’re not alone! More than 64 per cent ofCanadian adults are suffering from chronic pain. This caninclude back pain, the pain from repetitive strain injuries likeCarpal Tunnel Syndrome or Plantar Fasciitis, the ongoingpain and inflammation of Arthritis, or any other number ofailments. This daily pain can prevent you from pursuing thethings you enjoy, and may even limit your normal dailyactivities.

As a doctor of Chiropractic, I get to help people breakaway from their pain and get a fresh start on their life each

and every day - it’s what I loveabout my job! And today’s chiropractors are trained to helpwith so much more than just back pain.

As our knowledge of how the human body workscontinues to expand, so do the methods available to resolvechronic pain and restore health. One example is ActivatorMethods, which has developed a hand-held adjustinginstrument that delivers a specific thrust to re-align thebones of any joint and restore proper function.

The Activator practitioner uses reflex tests to determinewhich bones are out of alignment, have lost their normal

Get a Pain-Free Lease on Life Submitted by Dr. Wayne Terai, B.Sc, D.C.

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movement, and are interfering withthe surrounding nerves. Using theActivator Adjusting instrument, thedoctor of Chiropractic can move thebones back into alignment, restoreproper joint movement, and releasethe nerves to allow them to properlyfunction once again.

Another new technology in mytoolkit is Low Intensity Laser Therapy.Treatment pads emit specific wave-lengths of light that are absorbed byyour tissues. This light energy isconverted to ATP - the fuel your cellsneed to enhance your body’s naturalability to heal. This reduces inflam-mation and pain in your tissues andtriggers the healing process. Thistreatment is a non-invasive and highlyeffective way to overcome chronicpain and permanently heal injuries.

It is truly rewarding to see ourpatients get back to enjoying thethings they love! From the simplethings like going for walks andsleeping pain free, to getting out,playing sports and being active again.And then there are those special caseslike being able to dance again at anupcoming anniversary celebration, orgoing on a much-anticipated trip withfamily.

Is there something you’re longingto try? Some activity you are missingout on? If pain is keeping you fromgetting the most out of life, you owe itto yourself to discover some of thenew health care technologies thatcould get you on your way to yourown fresh start in life.

If you are having a limitation in yourlife because of chronic pain, considerchiropractic care. With a 92 per centsatisfaction rating, what do you haveto lose, besides the pain?

DR. TERAI has been helping Okanagan familiesrestore their health forover 15 years . He iscertified in both Manualand Activator Methodschiropractic techniques,and operates the largestBio-Flex Low IntensityLaser Therapy clinic in theInterior of BC.

...Hubby relishes in

showing friends his x-ray

elbow pictures this way.

The next time I’m out shopping and the sales associate ispushing me to buy the extended warranty for my purchase,my husband had better not be nearby because I don’t thinkI’ll be able to control my reaction.

I may just start running up and down the store,flailing my arms about like a mad woman,yelling something like, “It ’s all aconspiracy! I never saw a warrantycard! Nobody knows about the smallprint!”

Besides embarrassing him greatly(which actually wouldn’t be all thatbad) , my dar l ing hubby wouldundoubtedly have to explain the reasonfor my daft behaviour to the clerk and wewould both be barred from that store again.

The scenario isn’t unlikely. I had voiced (in my most endearing, yet, barbed tone) for

my hubby to free up some time on his calendar to help meprepare for a series of important arrangements over theholidays. Assuring me that the request presented noproblem, we began tackling the to-do list.

It was hectic, but I had the same sense of complacencyone gets with a hot water tank working faithfully for yearswithout a leak. You understand that the tank’s getting older,but assume there’s still enough hot water for showers andlaundry, so you’re fine.

Hubby was like a faithful ol’ appliance, a little dented hereand there, but reliable, no frayed wiring, and no mysterysounds (well, maybe the odd one). I felt confident we’d geteverything done in time.

I guess I must have missed the doorbell when Mr. Murphy(of Murphy’s Law notoriety) came calling at our house. One

minute I was happily surfing on thecomputer and the next I was racing

downstairs to the basement towitness my poor husbandstruggling up from the concretefloor, cradling one arm andmoaning that we needed to getto the Emergency - ASAP.Little did we know that Hubby

was destined to become a celebrity withthe orthopedic and emergency staff at

Kelowna General Hospital. Unfortunately, he couldn’tmanage the autograph portion in the limelight; seems that ahalf dozen screws and some nifty painkillers will changeyour perspective on fame.

A simple accident (tripping over a small box) hadblossomed into a very nasty shattered elbow. Our upcomingplans, including attending a family wedding and (an already


Warranty’s Expired Submitted by Marilyn J. Brown

paid for) cruise holiday, would have tobe shelved.

Great. The only thing we could dowas go with the flow and adjust ourseat belts for the ride ahead.

I have a great deal of respect formedical professionals, but hospitalscan be a quagmire of one-upmanshipinjuries, especially during wait times. It’sall about the brief conversations withthe other “walking wounded” patients.Comparisons are made about the levelof finesse concerning the accident andthe resulting amounts of new metalresiding in an appendage or new state-of-the-art “robo-boot.” There arepat ients on examining tablescapturing post-surgery “unveilings”with their cell phone cameras. (In fact,Hubby relishes in showing friends hisx-ray elbow pictures this way.) Makesyou want to pull out a judge’sscorecard and rate it a “5.0” forcreativity and a “9.0” for technical merit.I guess that would be tacky, huh?

And yet, if I was one to keep scoreover the years for trips to theEmergency for hubby dearest, I’d haveto say I’ve had my share, thanks. Call it abonding moment, maybe even atwisted turn of fate for more together-ness time. Call it wear and tear on thegoods. The way I figure it, it’s all in thesmall print on that elusive extendedwarranty card when we married.

No doubt there was a liability clausesomewhere, but by the time I got theprogressive lenses it was too late andthe warranty period had expired.

Damn, don’t you just hate it whenyou find a model you love, but youcan’t find the replacement parts after awhile?

MARILYN J. BROWN is aregular contributor toBeyond 50 Magazine.We appreciate her funper spec t i ves andenthusiasm. We love thefact that she shares hertalent and wit for all ofour readers to enjoy!


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Sleep is often the one

pillar that is neglected or taken

for granted. Yet, a good night’s

sleep is critical to good health.

When we begin to take care of our health, it leads usdown a beautiful and rewarding path. There are three keypillars that form the foundation of our health and longevity- exercise, nutrition and sleep.

Sleep is often the one pillar that is neglected or taken forgranted. Yet, a good night’s sleep is critical to good health. Ithas been shown that inadequate sleep can lead to a wholerange of health issues from low-energy levels, increasedstress, and increased susceptibility to everything from coldsto major issues including heart problems, and an increasedrisk of depression - not to mention keeping your partnerawake all night.

As we age, it is quite common to blame poor sleep on thefact that we are getting older. While it may be true that aswe age, we are able to get by with less sleep than when wewere younger, it doesn’t mean we should be waking up stiffand sore or groggy and unfocused. Often these are signsthat we are sleeping on a mattress that is no longerproviding the pressure relief we need, and it is not providingproper alignment and support to protect our spine.

If you are waking with some of the symptoms describedhere, it may be time for a new mattress so you can startsleeping and living better. Take a look at your mattress. Is itmore than eight to ten years old? Are there visible bodyimpressions where you lie? Do you sleep better when yougo on vacation? - Did you know most quality hotels willchange their mattresses at 24 months on average

When you are ready to go mattress shopping, keep a fewthings in mind. First, take your time. You spend close to athird of your life in bed, so budget the time to test themattress in store for at least 15 minutes. Second, take yourfavourite pillow along with you. It will give you a bettersense of how the mattress feels. Third, take off your jacketand shoes before you lie on the bed. Again, you want to feelas close as possible to how you will at home. Forth, lie onthe bed in the position you sleep in. The position you wakeup in is an indication of how you slept for most of the nightand you want to stay in that position when testing amattress for 10 - 15 minutes. The last point is to ask to testbeds that you are used to. If you’ve always slept on a firmmattress, don’t let the salesman direct you to a softpillowtop, it may pay him more commission, but you won’tbe happy with a drastic change in sleep surface.

“Wear good shoes and sleep on a good mattress,because if you’re not on one, you’re on the other.”

STEVE AND CHANTELLE FUNK arepassionate about sleep and rest, thebeach and mountain biking. They live inWest Kelowna with their two boys (ages2 and 4).

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New Beginnings

“From smallbeginnings comegreat things.”

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Do you smoke? Do you have more than two or threealcoholic drinks per day? Do you get less than two hours ofphysically activity per week? Do you eat less than threeservings of fruit and vegetables a day?

If you answered yes to all four of these questions, then

according to a recently published survey you are engagingin “risky behaviours” and are aging yourself by takingapproximately 12 years off of your life.

These findings, which appeared in the Archives ofInternal Medicine titled “Combined Impact of HealthBehaviours and Mortality in Men and Women,” trackednearly 5,000 British adults for 20 years. I found the results tobe quite eye opening and yet another reason for people toadopt a healthier lifestyle.

If you or someone you love has been engaging in thesefour common risky behaviours, the good thing is that it isn’ttoo late to recover those 12 years.

According to the survey, quitting smoking, cutting backto one alcoholic drink per day (females), or two alcoholicdrinks (males), along with getting two hours of physicalactivity weekly, and eating three pieces of fruit andvegetables a day will put you back into the healthy groupand give you back those 12 years of your life.

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up, so do good habits and the possibility to turn thingsaround.

Nutritionally, you don’t need to follow the Canada FoodGuide as all you need to have is a carrot and an apple alongwith maybe a glass of orange juice a day to put you into thehealthy group.

Getting more than two hours a week of physical activitydoesn’t mean joining the nearest gym. You can start out bywalking around your neighbourhood for 20 minutes a day.It would be a great chance to take your dog for a walk,especially if it’s overweight too. Cutting back to one or twodrinks a day would definitely do your body good. And, yes,quitting smoking is hard but we all know the pros faroutweigh the cons.

The great thing that this survey showed was that byincreasing your number of healthy behaviours, the risk ofdeath, (particularly from cardiovascular disease) decreasesand who wouldn’t want that?

So in the interest of new beginnings (which incidentallyis the theme of this issue of Beyond 50 magazine) throw outthat pack of cigarettes (don’t wait to finish the pack). Takeyourself and perhaps your loved one for a good 20-minutewalk around the neighbourhood.

Then add a few servings of vegetables and fruit that youcan get fresh at the local farmer’s market to your diet. Limityour enjoyment to one or two glasses of great Okanaganwine and savour each sip.

Stay strong, focused and determined and may God bless.

ERROL N. HANNIGAN, Fitness Ambassador/Writer has become a health and fitness advocatewho has channeled his personal experience andtraining into areas that promote physical fitnessand works to encourage Canadians of all ages topractice healthier lifestyles. He is currently writinga book on his two passions, Faith & Fitness.


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Dear Beyond 50,I read and enjoyed your article on apples (Beyond 50 -

Winter 2009/10) and am so delighted to see yourpromotion of Okanagan produce.

However, while you mention the new variety, Ambrosia,as an eating apple, you do not include it in your saladvarieties. As a salad apple, Ambrosia excels because it isslower to brown than many other varieties, and keeps itsfresh crunch if properly stored (in a refrigerator). For thisreason, it is also excellent for cheese or fruit platters.

Furthermore, in your apple facts, you mention thequick ripening of apples ifunrefrigerated. I’m not sure thatconsumers are aware thatapples of all varieties shouldbe kept refrigerated in orderto retain their texture.

As you have credited BCTree Fruits with the facts, Iwould like to submit theirrecipe for Ambrosia andcabbage salad:

CRUNCHY COLESLAW:Ingredients:

3 cups (750 ml) green cabbage (1/2 small head), chopped3 cups (750ml) red cabbage (1/2 small head), chopped2 Ambrosia apples, coarsely grated1 cup (250 ml) carrots, grated½ cup (125 ml) fresh parsley, chopped2 green onions, chopped

Dressing:½ cup (80 ml) fat-reduced mayonnaise2 tsp. (10 ml) honey1/4 cup (60 ml) apple juice1 tsp. (5 ml) rice vinegar1 tsp. (5 ml) poppy seeds

In a large salad bowl, toss all of the above ingredients together. Coat with dressing.Makes 8 1-cup servings.

With appreciation,Sally Mennell

Ambrosia Salad from the OkanaganSubmitted by Sally Mennell

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selection of plants for

area is also important to a

successful garden with

few problems.

I can’t help but wonder how webecame so dependent on applyingsynthetic chemicals to our lawns andgardens?Since the late 1930s, NorthAmerican society has leaned heavilyon the control and eradication ofweeds, grasses and pests. Invasive,toxic, smelly liquids like mecoprop,dicamba, 2,4-D, carbaryl, malathion,diazinon, permethrin are just a few ofthe horticultural chemicals we havebecome addicted to. These are poisonsthat permeate the very air we breathe,

water we drink and soilwe plant in are destroyingour own environment.

The over indulgence ofusing synthetic chemicalsfor the past 80 years hascreated pests that havedeveloped a resistanceand renewed adaptation.More and more pestshave become resistant tosynthet ic chemica lscreating a challenge to

develop new and bettermethods to control pests.

There have been manyclaims of skin irritations andasthma sickness not tomention the most worrisomedisease, cancer, attributed tothe use of these chemicals.The skin, the largest organ inour body, absorbs and storesthese chemicals like asponge. A new and evolving

environmentally-conscientioussociety is emerging, provoking

more natural methods of taking careof our planet and us. Maybe the quickchemical fix is finally turning a cornertowards something more natural,friendly and less invasive to our earth.In today’s market more options andselection of natural, as well as, bioproducts are available to choose from.

Old standby environmentally-friendly products that are still greatoptions for the consumer includesticky yellow traps, insecticidal soaps,fatty acids, and boric acid dusts/liquids.

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Des ign w i th p roperselection of plants for area isalso important to a successfulgarden with few problems.Incorporating plants that arenaturally resistant to insectsand disease can easily becontrolled with more naturalproducts. For example whenplanting a rose garden use disease-resistant roses and lookfor labels that indicate powdery mildew resistance; manyvarieties of the herb sage have a natural resistance to whitefly and leaf hopper; Swedish ivy has a pungent odor thatdeters most insects; certain varieties of tomatoes areimmune to blossom-end blight. Read tags carefully forthese characteristics.

Many new organic and bioproducts have entered today’smarket, challenging us furtherin the war against pests. Someof the new products include:corn gluten meal for weedseed desecration; diatoma-ceous earth powder forsurface control of insects suchas ants, earwigs and slugs;beneficial nematodes, a smallmicroscopic worm that seeksand destroys many types oflarvae and grub in the soil;Sarritor is a new organicherbicide that combinesbarley grits with a soil-borne

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A new training session for MasterGardeners is to begin in September.

For those gardeners, from Osoyoosto Vernon, who want to be bettereducated about their passion forplants, and use that knowledge to giveback to their communities, there willsoon be an opportunity to do so. OnSaturdays, from September 11 toDecember 11 , the c lass roomcomponent of the Master Gardenerbasic training program will be offeredin Kelowna.

Highlights of the program includebasic botany, plant identification,sustainable landscape design, water-wise gardening, lawn care andalternatives to grass, diagnosis of pests,disease and weeds, and integratedpest management. The overall

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As well as the classes, studentscomplete their certification with 70hours of volunteer work in thecommunity over a two-year period.They will be supported in this byexperienced Master Gardeners.

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There is no denying that coffee is a major part of ourculture. Many of us can relate to the joy of a hot cup ofcoffee, feeling it warm in our hands, smelling the distinctivearoma as the steam rises, the great taste of those first fewsips.

We may also relate strongly to the atmosphere aroundthat cup of coffee, the favourite coffee shop, the familiarservers, or the friends who join us for that coffee. Theexperience of a fine cup of coffee is certainly a rich andimportant part of our culture

So what does a fine cup of java have to do with art? Somewould say that making a good cup of coffee is an art. Othersmight refer to the latte images of barista art.

ArtWalk is connecting art and coffee this year as thetheme “Gallery Grandé” will be used to frame and enhancethis great annual arts festival. September 11 and 12 willreveal how coffee has been incorporated into this hugevisual arts show. A few advance hints can be given,including a mini film festival about coffee, and featuredartists who create images using coffee.

You can count on an excellent exhibition of originalartworks in all art forms, such as paintings, photography,quilt art, sculptures and jewellery. As the colourful gates ofArtWalk move you from one space to another, you will

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Recreation & Cultural Servicescontinues to build on creating ActiveCommunities through organizedneighbourhood walks. Join ourenthusiastic walking instructors asthey guide you on the path to physicalhealth and well-being. Meet newfriends and neighbours and gainphysical strength, stamina andcoordination. A wide variety ofneighbourhood walks are offered withvarying levels of difficulty. Each walkwill highlight different aspects of theCultural District, the history of the area,and the Public Art encountered on thewalk. Please arrive on time for walks.Bring water, sunscreen and wearappropriate footwear.Mon. (WEEKLY) 9:30 - 10:30 am Brandt’s Creek Linear Trail,July 5 - 26 (Golfview Park ) bottom ofSummit & Valley Rd. at sign )Tues. (WEEKLY) 7:10 - 8:00 am CulturalDistrict, Spirit of the Sails SculptureJuly 6 - Sept 1 (Bernard Ave.)Tues. (WEEKLY) 9:00 - 10:00 amHeritage Area, Knowles ParkJuly 6 - Sept 1 (Bernard Ave.)Wed. (WEEKLY) 10:15 - 11:15 amRutland Parks & surrounding area,July 7 - 28 (outside front doorsRutland Seniors Centre)Thurs. (WEEKLY) 7:10 - 8:00 am HeritageArea, July 8 - Sept 3 (Lake Ave.BeachAccess)Thurs. (WEEKLY) 9:00 - 10:00 amCultural District, Spirit of the SailsSculpture July 8 - Sept 3 (Bernard Ave.)Sat. July 24 9:00 - 11:30 am ScenicCanyon Regional Park, (one time walk)(meet at Regional Park off of Field Rd.)Sat. Aug 14 9:00 - 11:30 am StephensCoyote Ridge Regional Park (one timewalk) (meet at the dog park onGlenmore Rd. across from the landfill).These walks have been made available

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Have you ever noticed that music today doesn’t seem tobe made or marketed for you? When you see pictures ofbands featuring surly young men, tattooed tarts or baby-faced pre-teen sensations, do you feel that their pubescentangst is of no interest to you? If so, take heart! There exists a new entertainment form aimed at more

mature ears, and it is becoming more popular every day.Heritage music is a combination of stories and songsorganized around a central, historical theme. Of course, our schools try to teach history to teenagers,

but at that stage of life we are much more concerned withour social status and future than with our heritage. Only asadults, when we become truly conscious of the fact that lifehas a beginning and an ending, do we really take an interestin our connection with the past. The Roman writer Ciceroobserved that: “To be ignorant of one’s heritage is to alwaysremain a child.”Heritage entertainers combine interesting history with

rousing performance through the interplay of stories andsongs. The story hooks the audience’s interest and the songeither completes or compliments the story. We all listenwith more interest after a singer introduces a song byexplaining why it was written. That performer is providingus with background information that invariably increasesour appreciation for the song. Heritage entertainers do thisthroughout their performances.Of course this “new entertainment form” is but a

resurrection of the troubadour tradition, probably theoldest form of entertainment around. Before modern mediaand even literacy, entertainers wandered from village tovillage bringing cultural awareness through the stories and

songs they told. Their stories needed to be fascinating andtheir music infectious or they didn’t get fed!The Kettle Valley Brakemen is one local heritage act that

specializes in celebrating western Canada’s colourful steamrail era. Topics the group explores include railwayconstruction stories, train wrecks, robberies and bravederring-do by railroaders. The group also covers ghost trainsightings, on the job pilfering, construction campprostitution and even feminism. The historical anecdotes can be dramatic, humorous,

shocking - or all three. An original song with easilyunderstandable lyrics follows each tale, employing musicalstyles that include gospel, folk, blues, rock, and bluegrass. While many audience members are drawn to a Kettle

Valley Brakemen concert by their own memories of thesteam rail era, one of the strongest appeals is that peopleare learning while they are entertained. Okanagan LifeMagazine said of The Brakemen, “every concert is a rollickinghistory lesson.” Of course, humans have always regaled each other with

stories. And while entertainment that expands our sense ofhow we got here may not help us understand where we’regoing - it’s desirable nonetheless. When songs that

entertain and inform are added to thestories, it creates a very powerfulentertainment package.

JACK GODWIN is a songwriter, lead singer for theKettle Valley Brakemen For further information onheritage performances by The Kettle ValleyBrakemen in your area, please visitwww.kvbrakemen.com.

Heritage Music: Entertainment for AdultsSubmitted by Jack Godwin


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It has been the endless entertainment season with aswarm on national, overseas shows and a parade of KennyRogers tribute shows.Since leaving the real estate business in Peachland,

demand for “Kinda Kenny” and the “Kenny and Dolly” showshave been on the rise. Marty Edwards, who performs atribute to Kenny Rogers, is thrilled.Last year flew by with Marty spending a month

performing in Mazatlan, Mexico, and with “Ed Sullivan” (LarryMerchison) joining him on stage, they produced the mostsold-out shows for the venue to date. Following Mexico,Marty traveled to Arizona where he performed at severalcasinos. He also decided to pursue the Ontario market,introducing “Kinda Kenny” and the “Kenny and Dolly” showsto eastern Canada agents. With his reputation preceding him, he performed in a

number of eastern cities and has quickly gained a newfollowing of fans. While working and promoting himself inOntario, he was also busy flying out to many other showsincluding in three cities in the Okanagan, Atlantic City,Michigan, Spokane, Vancouver Island, and Orlando. Workingwith a top Las Vegas Dolly tribute artist, the “Kenny andDolly - Together Again” tribute show had great success inIreland and was booked May/June for six weeks in Australia.They performed 14 shows, traveling by bus and air todifferent cities. They were asked to return to Australia withtheir “Christmas Show” touring November throughDecember. This year again started off with a bang. Marty was

rebooked for three weeks in Mazatlan, Mexico, followed bymore shows in Las Vegas and Arizona. In April, “Kenny and

Dolly” headed back to Ontario for a tour.Marty was also scheduled to head back to Australia for 17

shows in May, this time with Willie Nelson and Johnny Cashtribute artists. “The tour, ‘Kings of Country’ will be a wholenew concept for me, but if it’s successful it’ll also be anothergreat hand dealt to me,” Marty said.With inquiries from Singapore and South Africa, Marty

looks forward to adding two more exciting countries to hisportfolio, having so far performed across Canada and theUSA, Malaysia, Australia, Mexico, England and Ireland. “Whata great opportunity Kenny Rogers has given me!”I guess you can say that Marty Edwards is living his

childhood dream. In the 70s he dreamed of making it big inthe music industry. In 1998, an innocent comment from astudio producer asking Marty if he’d consider an act as aRogers impersonator was the impetus to kick-start Marty’samazing second career in music. Marty played the hand andhis awesome tribute to Kenny Rogers has now taken himinternational, to places he never dreamed he would visit.Don’t miss the “Kenny and Dolly” tour in September. The

Westbank Lions Club is bringing this incredible show to theWestbank Community Centre with more locations to beannounced.

JUDE is the “woman behind the man”. Jude createdMarty’s website, contacted hundreds of agentsand sent out thousands of emails. Together theyhave travelled to Malaysia, Australia, USA andMexico on his tours. When Marty works, Judeplays!


Marty Edwards as “Kinda Kenny”This Gambler Played the Right CardsSubmitted by Jude Edwards

AUGUST 20101 BC Day 7 Okanagan Lavender Farm

Discovery Days, 9am - 4:30pm7 22nd DKA Annual Mardi Gras

Street Festival, Bernard St., 250-862-3515

9 National Peacekeepers’ Day9 International Day of the

Indigenous People 10-14 Kelowna PianoForte Festival,

Rotary Centre for the Arts

11-15 Kelowna Pride Week 12 International Youth Day 12 2nd Annual Okanagan Pride Best

Ball Golf Tournament13-14 Okanagan Summer Wine

Festival, Silver Star Mtn Resort, 250-861-6654

14 Okanagan Pride Festival15 National Acadian Day

15-22 28th Annual Pushor MitchellApple Triathlon

18 Capri Charity Golf Classic; HarvestGolf Club; 250-762-3914

19 19th Annual Charity Golf Classic,The Harvest Golf Course

23 International Kitchen GardenDay; local farmer’s market onSaturdays and Wednesdays atSpringfield and Dilworth

www.kcr.caThe listing of an event in the Calendar of Events does not indicateendorsement and the exclusion of an event does not imply anydisapproval by Kelowna Community Resources. If you have afundraising event and need volunteers please contact CommunityInformation and Volunteer Centre for inclusion in the Calendar ofEvents 250.763.8008 Ext 24 or 25.

JULY 2010Parks Alive 2010, live music at thepark

1 Canada Day International Classicand Antique Car Show ‘n Shine

1 37th Annual Folk Fest, ProsperaPlace

1 Annual Kelowna Pops OrchestraCanada Day Spectacular Concert

1 12th Annual Canada DayCelebrations, Downtown,Waterfront Park andProspera Place, 250-862-3515

1-4 Westside Daze; 250-768-3378

5-Aug 27 Park and Play Days -Different parks eachweek day. Call 250-469-8811 forinfo on parks and times

8-10 Ogopogo Men’s Invitational GolfTournament, Kelowna Golf &Country Club; 250-762-2531

10 Okanagan Lavender FarmDiscovery Days, 9am - 4:30pm

10 Kelowna Dragon Boat Club Race11 World Population Day

15-Aug 8 Joseph and the TechnicolorDreamcoat, Kelowna Actor’sStudio, 250-862-2867

15 Interior Savings Moonlight MovieKelowna City Park, North Field,movie starts at dusk

17 20th Anniversary of Canada’sParks Day; check the RegionalDistrict or Parkinson Rec websitesfor what is happening at localparks today

17 Kelowna Across the Lake Swim

17 11th Annual DKA Summer NiteCar Show, 5-9pm; 250-862-3515

17 Okanagan Jazz & Blues Festival17 Kelowna Farmers’ Market

Cherry Festival,Springfield and Dilworth

21-25 13th Annual OkanaganInternational Film Festival

23-25 Kelowna Music & ArtsFestival, Kelowna Cultural District;for more info 250-868-3326

24 15th Annual CherryFair; 10am - 3pm;location to beannounced

31-Aug 1 Centre of Gravity,Downtown Kelowna, City Park

JUNE 2010StrokeAwareness Month;www.heartandstroke.bc.caALS Awareness Month Brain Injury Awareness MonthSenior’s MonthNational Spina Bifida andHydrocephalus AwarenessMonth

11-12 20th Annual Fat Cat Children’sFestival; 250-860-4911

12 Okanagan 24 Hr Relay for EasterSeals & Boys and Girls Clubs;Melina 250-762-3989 ext.129

13 Telus Walk to CureDiabetes; 250-868-1014

14 World Blood Donor Day;call Canadian Blood Services to

donate blood, 250-717-5244 14 6th Annual Seniors Safety Fair;

call 250-861-618015 World Elder Abuse

Awareness Day 18 20th Annual Valley First-

United Way Golf Classic atthe Okanagan Golf Club

18 11th Annual CrimeStoppers Golf Tournament,Sunset Ranch Golf Club

19 3rd Annual, Kelowna’s GospelMission 30K Club Bikeathon,Mission Creek Park; 250-763-3737

19 Boat for Hope, Variety Clubwith Boys and Girls Club,250-762-3914

19 Walk for ALS, RhapsodyPlaza, Waterfront Park; 250-870-

163819 Get Growing, Kelowna Garden

Club, 10am - 2pm; 4150 Gordon Dr20 4rd Kelowna Jaycees Annual

Smoke on the Water Barbeque;http://kelownabbq.com/

20 Boyd Autobody VintageCar Club Father’s DayShow & Shine

21 National Aboriginal Day; Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society, all dayevent 11am - 8pm

27 Gibson House Strawberry Tea,Regional District of CentralOkanagan

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Remember for a moment the fires had erupted in WestKelowna last summer. People were forced to flee theirhomes with only minutes to pack. We rejoiced in the senseof community as neighbour helped neighbour and ouremergency personnel swept in to protect us from the firestorms that endangered our property and our lives. Now imagine for a moment being a woman trapped in

an abusive relationship where your only choice is to flee, butthere is no neighbour or family to sweep in to protect you.Your only hope is a shelter. Since 1980, the KelownaWomen’s Shelter has provided accommodation and a widerange of support services to women and children who havebeen impacted by family violenceThree years ago my mom and I opened

Esteem Lingerie. It was important to us togive back to the community that supportsus. We chose to focus our energy on theKelowna Women’s Shelter as we believedit is a crucially important resource in ourcommunity. It doesn’t just provide a band-aid solution to the epidemic of abuse, butseeks to end it. We started with our “Dead Bra

Donation” program, which has providedthousands of good bras to the Women’sShelter and other support charities. Oneday the Shannon Lake golf pro approached us to sponsor aladies golf night. Our collaboration of ideas resulted in thefirst “Linked Together” ladies golf event.The first two years of the golf tournament saw about 50

women join in each year and we raised about $4,000 for the

Women’s Shelter. Then we met Lil, a woman of passion withkeen organization skills, who teamed up with John and Glenfrom Shannon Lake Golf to truly turn this tournament intosomething special. Last year’s “Linked Together” event saw 90 women brave

unusually blustery weather to golf. We all enjoyed dinner,prizes, a fabulous silent auction table and an incrediblymoving presentation from Avril Tory Paice of the Women’sShelter. Most importantly, by the end of the night morethan $6,500 was raised for the Women’s Shelter 2nd StageResidence.This year, we all couldn’t wait to start working on the

tournament. Shannon Lake Golf hasgenerously agreed to let us use the entirecourse for this incredible event. The money raised help the 2nd Stage

Residences, which they call W.I.S.H., to stayin operation. Keep in mind that womenwho need sanctuary at the KelownaWomen’s Shelter can only stay there up to30 days. Only one month to figure outwhere to live, how to support yourself andhow to heal and find yourself again. The2nd Stage residence provides that safe,affordable housing that gives womenwho stay there the time they need to

survive, heal and thrive. So, mark Thursday, August 12, on your calendar. Register

early to be a part of an event that may not change your lifebut it will change someone else’s. For more details contactEsteem Lingerie at 250-768-0171.

Tee Off Against AbuseSubmitted by Angela O’Brien

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Tin Cans• All tin cans.• Empty and rinse. • Labels are ok. • NEW: Keep lids attached.

Aluminum • Foil and food containers.• Empty and rinse. • Labels are ok.

Newspapers• All newspapers and flyers, including all inserts and all ad mail.

Corrugated Cardboard • Clean cardboard boxes, pizza boxes, etc.

• NO waxed orplastic coated cardboard.

Plastics• All household plastic containers with the #1-7 recycling symbols - rinse

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• NO lids under 6 inches.

Paper • All white, neon and coloured paper and envelopes.

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Books, Magazines, Phone Books • All magazines and catalogues, books without hard covers.

Boxboard & Heavy Paper • Cereal box-type cardboard, brown envelopes, paper bags, cardboard egg cartons, colored paper, gift wrap, etc.

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Looking for somewhere unique to take yourguests this summer? Why not take a tour throughhistory at the Lake Country Museum, where past andpresent come together for a memorable day trip.The Lake Country Museum is located at the shore

of Lake Okanagan, on Okanagan Centre Road West,and features artifacts and historic photographs fromthe community’s earliest days. The main building ofthe museum is a historic two-room schoolhouse,where students were taught from 1911 to the mid-1980s. The Okanagan Centre Elementary School was built in

1911 as the community grew, and a second classroom wasadded in 1932. The school population fluctuated over theyears as other areas of the District of Lake Countrydeveloped, and the school at the end held only theyoungest students and finally closed permanently in 1984.As a school district trustee, Helen Gatzke knew about the

closure. She, along with other members of the localRatepayers Association, thought that the school propertyshould be kept intact and used for the benefit of thecommunity. On June 18, 1984, the Lake Country Heritageand Cultural Society was formed, with Helen Gatzke electedas the first president, Ron Carter the treasurer, and JaneArnold the secretary.In June 1985, School District #23 advertised for bids to

purchase the property. The Central Okanagan RegionalDistrict was prepared to bid $1,000 for it, and over 500members of the community signed a petition expressing

support for the CORDbid. In September,CORD agreed to grantthe Heritage Society along term lease and tomaintain the groundsif the School Districtwould turn over theproperty to them. At aregular meeting of the

Board of Trustees, the members voted unanimously to turnover the building and property to the Regional District forthe sum of one dollar. It has housed the museum ever since.In 2010, the Lake Country Museum celebrates its 25th

Anniversary. The past years have seen many changes, fromthe first vision of a community museum and parkland to theextensive artifacts and local history collections today. The museum also includes the Annex, an outdoor exhibit

area, and the Wentworth Cabin, built by Cyril and JoeWentworth in 1906 and relocated to the museum groundsin 1998. After your visit to the museum, enjoy a specialty tea, light

lunch, dessert or ice cream at the Ok Patio Cafe in themuseum’s courtyard. A walk through the playground andpublic art exhibit, or a stroll along the lakeshore, and yourday trip will be complete.The Lake Country Museum, Archives, and Ok Patio Cafe

are open seven days a week from May through September.Admission is by donation.

Lake Country’s Hidden TreasureSubmitted by Shannon Jorgenson, Manager, Lake Country Museum

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I could have made more money: I could have run a ship I could have gone on stage and screen, Or made a Moon-Shot trip.

A book I could have written: A plane I could have flown, But nothing could compare with, A family of my own

These people who are lovely, In body and in Mind: So generous and thoughtful, So loving and so kind.

Are people I’ve helped started, On a road I hope is straight, And one on which I know they’ll find: A loyal: and steadfast Mate.

I cannot say how thankful, And honored I have been: To say I know such people, And the happiness I’ve seen.

So when it comes to Riches, And Jobs and Self Esteem, I’ll just look back with pleasure on, how rewarding, it has been.

To know the finest people: They really shared my Pad. So loving and so caring:

I’m so proud, that I’m their Dad.


My FamilySubmitted by Jack Richardson

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When a woman from suite 111 goes to the dairy sectionin Safeway for a specialty item, Devonshire Cream for herstrawberries, then meets the widower neighbour from suite313, she could not imagine that after 30 years of singlehood,she’d soon exchange marriage vows under a favourite treeat Bear Creek Park.Well, it happened to me! If someone asks if you

have a boyfriend and the answer a jocular “no”and then he extends an invitation to dinner thefollowing week and the answer a definite “yes,”the future unfolds as you both grab the brass ringand go for the ride. Our first date, three days later, May 14, 2008,

was dinner at the Minstrel with Frank Sinatra(Robert Fine) and chatting it up over a martini. Sobegan our whirlwind romance. At 77 and 79, thereis no time to ponder when a moment feelsright. Three months later, on August 30, the dayafter my granddaughter’s wedding, we took

advantage of fami lygathered in Kelowna,driving in a duly decoratedVintage Comet convertibleto claim Just Married inremarkable sized letterswith honks and waves tothe relatives as they gazedin shock. We were in theb a c k s e a t a nd o u rchauffeur/witnesses, son-

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our honeymoon special, a September Wells Gray Tour toSeattle, destination the Embassy Suites. Suitcases arrivedwithout beckon. The trip included excellent seating for

Phantom of the Opera andthe Broadway play Shrek.Rooms and tickets bookedin advance, destinationswere ready to receive us aswe enjoyed an eventfulfour-day excursion. HubbyGeorge, took the oppor-tunity to regale the atriumof people with his jazzrenditions on the idlegrand piano. We look back on this

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