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FEATURES A Baby Boomer’s Kelowna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 A Different Kind of Fairy Tale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Anti-Aging Wellness Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49-53 Blue Knights have a Ticket to Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Humanitarian Efforts Stretch 100 Years . . . . . . . . . . .6 Okanagan Boys & Girls Club - Then and Now . . .32 Oprah-Recommended Artist Fulfills Passion . . . .18 Last Fundraiser Aims to “Max” Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Learning a Second Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Playing Dress-Up Equals Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Rediscovering your Language Skills . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Salute to Volunteers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Sublime Cline and Her Biggest Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
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ISSN# 1718-7435 Mail Publication Agreement # 41324527 PUBLISHER - Laurel D’Andrea EDITOR - Julianna Hayes CONSULTANT - Wayne Duchart GRAPHIC DESIGN - Lori Johnson SALES & MARKETING - Laurel D’Andrea (Kelowna), Wally Hild (Peachland to Penticton) PRINTING - Mitchell Press WEB DESIGN - NRG Web Design CONTRIBUTORS - Glenna Armstrong, Laurie Bartley, Karyn Brandel, Karen Daman-Willems, Laurel D’Andrea, Neal Facey, Merlina Gerald, Errol N. Hannigan, Judi Hannigan, Julianna Hayes, Julia Hargreaves, Helen Kaulbach, Susan Kolebaba, Lena Lukaweksy Brett Millard, Elvia Picco, Wanda Pidwerbeski, Kathleen Rowe, Erin Turvey, Kathy Wiebe , Sue Willis. PHOTOGRAPHERS - Devon D’Andrea. Beyond 50 welcomes unsolicited articles or photos. These items can be sent to 1850 Ranchmont Crescent, BEYOND 50 • FALL 2009
Kelowna, BC V1V 1T4 or emailed to submissions@ Beyond50mag.com. All submissions are considered property of the magazine unless otherwise agreed. The opinions expressed in this magazine are the opinions of the authors and they do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Beyond 50 Magazine. Beyond 50 Magazine is published quarterly: September, December, March and June. This free publication is distributed throughout the Okanagan (Lake Country to Penticton). Reproduction in part or whole of this magazine is prohibited without the consent of the publisher. 20,000 copies of Beyond 50 Magazine are distributed to all businesses registered with Canada Post for the Central Okanagan, 5,000 random homes receive a copy and there are various drop locations throughout the Central Okanagan. Beyond 50 Magazine may also be viewed electronically by visiting us at www.Beyond50mag.com We would love to hear your comments. Please send them to Beyond 50 Magazine 1850 Ranchmont Crescent, Kelowna, BC V1V 1T4, phone 250-878-9194 or email us at letters@Beyond50mag.com
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This issue we celebrate our third year in print. The response to our publication has been incredible.
L to R: Devon, Laurel, Dallas, and Harley.
When it comes to creating each issue of Beyond 50, I feel like it’s Christmas. When I open an email or get a call for a new story I still get excited. This issue we celebrate our third year in print. The response to our publication has been incredible. When I started this magazine, I wanted to provide a venue for everyday people to share and learn from others in our community. Beyond 50 has published 12 magazines that have featured over 250 articles from people who live, work and play right along side of you, the readers. I am deeply grateful for all the people who have shared their insight and wisdom. I hope the stories keep coming for many years to come. United Way’s mission statement is: “To improve lives and build community by engaging individuals and mobilizing collective action.” For the past 12 years, Maxine DeHart, her sponsors, the many volunteers and community have done just that. This year will be the last Drive-Thru Breakfast, so it is up to us, the general public, to show our support one last time. On October 1st come to the Ramada Hotel and buy a breakfast bag. Our goal is to beat last year’s total. The Okanagan has an array of community minded individuals who give from the heart. Our pictorial on pages 2829 is entitled: “inner beauty.” It features 12 people who donate their time and talent to a cause that is important to them and, for that, we applaud them. There is another group of individuals that I would like to acknowledge, The 4
Fire Department, RCMP, Emergency Social Services, Salvation Army, SPCA, Red Cross, and all the volunteers who just showed up. Several businesses from this community also went above and beyond to help. That is why we live in the best place in the world. I went out to help with the evacuation during the fires in West Kelowna. Talk about dedicated, compassionate and incredible people who help make a difference. They put their lives and families on hold to help the many displaced and frightened people who needed their help. I was honoured to be part of the team. The Okanagan has two other milestones this year: the Red Cross is celebrating its 100th anniversary (page 6) and it’s the 50th anniversary for the Boys and Girls club. Check out how they have changed over the past 50 years (page 32). As for me, I have been known to go the extra mile when it comes to helping others. Beyond 50 will be hosting an Anti-Aging Wellness Fair on Saturday, October 31st (pages 49-53). I wanted to provide a forum for people to learn new things and get to meet some of our advertisers. Come down and see what is happening and please be sure to stop by and say hello, I love meeting our readers and hearing first hand what you have to say. See you at the fair! Laurel D’Andrea ABOUT THE COVER: In this issue our cover story pays tribute to Maxine DeHart’s United Way Ramada Lodge Drive-Thru Breakfast. This will be the 12th and final year. The support from our community has been overwhelming. Check out their story on page 8 BEYOND 50 • FALL 2009
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Complete article published in The Daily Courier,Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Shopping for a pool table need not be a daunting experience. Preparation and education before venturing out can help make the experience pain free and even fun. Some points to consider: Roomsize. Ideally an eight foot table requires thirteen and a half feet by seventeen feet to play comfortably. Measure your room before shopping.
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What looks like a good deal on the internet may be anything but. Additional costs for shipping, hiring an installer, and accessories need to be considered. What is the recourse if you don’t like the stain, the quality is poor, or it is not what you were expecting? Tables weigh about 800 pounds. Do you just pack it up and send it back? Buying locally has many advantages. Bring wood, carpet and paint samples with you to match with the table and to pick cloth color. Functionally pool tables have three main components: slate, frame and cushions. Not all are created equal. A knowledgeable sales rep should be able to explain the importance of all and what differentiates the good from the bad. Take the time to ask questions. Always ask to read the “written lifetime warranty.” A reputable company should be willing to stand by their product and their warranty will reflect that.Make sure ADVERTISEMENT PAID FOR BY KELOWNA POOL TABLES
the “lifetime” warranty includes the things that are really important, for example, the cushion rubber.What good is a “lifetime” warranty that includes only a three- to five-year warranty for the cushions? There is no play value in rails where the rubber has hardened, plus they are costly to redo. Look carefully at the finish of the tables. A big red flag would be tables already chipping and scratching. Ask about the process behind the finishing and the wood used. “All wood” doesn’t necessarily mean REAL wood. Know what you’re getting. Finally ask to be shown the accessories that come with the table. There are different quality accessory packages out there. A package with decent cues, quality balls, and other necessary items will enhance your playing enjoyment. The package should also include all the tools needed to maintain your table and cues. Is the accessory package included in the price of the table? Pool is a wonderful family game that can be enjoyed by all ages. The table itself should be a piece of furniture that enhances the room and can be appreciated for many years. Barry and Leslie Smith of Kelowna Pool Tables are proud of their quality merchandise. They specialize in sales of award winning Olhausen, and innovative Legacy pool tables and furniture. They have years of experience in the industry and offer a superior level of service. Their store is loaded with everything you need to complete your games room; tables, lights, cues, bars, bistro tables, stools, poker table, wall art, etc. They also offer a free home lesson with the purchase of any table. They invite you to come and meet them, browse their showroom and let them help answer any of your questions. It would be their pleasure to serve you.
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Humanitarian Efforts-100 Years Submitted by Susan Kolebaba
The Canadian Red Cross Society is a non-profit, humanitarian organization focused on one strategic goal: To improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity in Canada and around the world. The Red Cross adheres to the principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, unity, universality, and voluntary services. As part of the Red Cross Movement, their role is to provide relief services and development projects in many countries around the world, and to respond to emerging issues and civil unrest. In 1909, the Federal Government passed the Canadian Red Cross Society Act that legally established the Red Cross as the corporate body responsible for providing volunteer aid in Canada, in accordance with the Geneva Convention. The year 2009 marks the anniversary of 100 years of serving Canadians from managing some of the first outpost
hospitals during the Second World War to providing first aid and water safety training to anti-bullying and harassment prevention education. Many people have memories of the Red Cross; some during a happy time of learning to swim and others at a time of need. The Red Cross had impacted millions when they most needed the help. With trained volunteers, the Red Cross offers a variety of programs that have been tailored to suit community needs. Programs include first aid and water safety training; RespectED - prevention education on child maltreatment, bullying and sexual exploitation; Disaster Management; and Restoring Family Links. The HELP program that loans out a variety of medical equipment has been a great support particularly to the older adult population. The Canadian Red Cross has been a huge part of Canadian history and culture. On its website, www.redcross.ca, click the “Centennial Project” link for some interesting historical time lines. Because volunteers, donors, partners, staff and supporters give generously of their time, energy, and financial gifts, the Canadian Red Cross is able to continue the work it does in responding to local and international needs. The Canadian Red Cross is celebrating the past and present, and looks forward to the future and how everyone can play a part in humanity. This is what the Canadian Red Cross is celebrating - working together. If you would like to support the work of the Canadian Red Cross, please contact your local Red Cross office or Celine Calfa, Public Affairs - 250-3722334, ext. 101.
YOUR VOICES IN VICTORIA
Thank you to all the volunteers and heroes in our community who make a difference everyday! 6
Norm Letnick, MLA 101-330 Hwy 33 W Kelowna, BC V1X 1X9 250-765-8516 Norm.letnick.mla@leg.bc.ca
Ben Stewart, MLA 3-2429 Dobbin Road Westbank, BC V4T 2L4 250-768-8426 Ben.Stewart.mla@leg.bc.ca
“We appreciate your dedication and service. We are also dedicated to serving our community and making the Okanagan a better place to live.”
Steve Thomson, MLA 102-2121 Ethel Street Kelowna, BC V1Y 2Z6 250- 712-3620 Steve.Thomson.mla@leg.bc.ca BEYOND 50 • FALL 2009
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Julianna Hayes is a long-time print, radio and web-based journalist who has resided in the Okanagan since 1996. Please feel free to email her at juliannahayes@hotmail.com
I was sitting on my patio with some friends the evening of July 18, when we noticed the orange glow of the Rose Valley fire across the lake in West Kelowna. Already wired up over the Glenrosa blaze, which broke out earlier that day, this second natural disaster developing before us was pretty much impossible to tear our eyes from. We sat mesmerized by the spreading flames until the wee hours of the morning. Our collective weariness and growing concern, combined with the effects of an endless stream of wine, eventually compelled us to contemplate our own actions should we ever be faced by a fate similar to that of the West Kelowna evacuees. One friend asked me what I would choose to save from the flames if I was forced to flee under similar circumstances. Let me just say a forest blaze is unlikely, considering I live a block from downtown. Any fire would most probably originate in the house itself and there would be no time to consider rescuing any belongings. Nonetheless, I humoured her and replied: .“My dogs, of course, but the rest is just ‘stuff’ and can be replaced.” It was a comment that amounted to little more than bravado on the part of a lawn chair observer. The next morning, newspaper images of people gripping some of their worldly possessions, as they hastily retreated from their fire-threatened neighborhoods, made me realize I wasn’t in a position to comment on a situation of which I knew nothing. What stays and what goes is a personal choice no one can be faulted for. There are few situations filled with more BEYOND 50 • FALL 2009
stress, conflict and uncertainty than having to walk away from your home knowing you may never see it again. In the weeks that followed, with the Terrace Mountain fire licking at many doorsteps, thousands more would be faced with these difficult choices. It’s becoming an all too common scene in the Okanagan, unfortunately. What is fortunate, however, are the incredible resources we have that managed to prevent what could have been a repeat of 2003, or worse, and helped those displaced make the best of an untenable situation. Countless people volunteered their time, opened up their homes and hearts, and filled the call for supplies. No one was left unclothed, unfed and unsheltered - including pets and livestock. And of course, there were the people who battled at the frontlines under miserable conditions - insufferable heat, difficult terrain, gruelling hours - all at great personal risk. There were some near and real tragedies: a helicopter pilot was killed near Lytton; a water bomber pilot very nearly lost his life when his plane flipped on Okanagan Lake; three homes were burned in Glenrosa; and thousands of acres of forest were ravaged. But it could have been far worse. Returning residents may have been dismayed to be greeted by charred landscape and soot-covered yards, but at least their families are safe and their beloved homes are still standing. It takes times like these to remember that there are still heroes in the world. And many of them can be found among our neighbours. 7
Last Fundraiser Aims to “Max” Out Submitted by Laurel D’Andrea
It takes a community to raise a child.
The Caricature is back and you know what that means! It’s just about time for the 12th and “last” annual Maxine DeHart, Ramada Hotel - United Way Drive-Thru Breakfast, Thursday, October 1st. Yes, this will be the LAST. I am sure you have heard the phrase,“it takes a community to raise a child.” The child we are referring to in this case is the Drive-Thru Breakfast itself. Our child will be 12 this year and, like many “tweens,” it is getting harder and harder to manage. Logistics have made it difficult to continue this event. We were not able
to secure having the new HOV lane on Hwy. 97 closed for the few hours that were needed to safely run the event and Enterprise Way is also a difficult thoroughfare. We seem to have become victims of our own success and the event has become too large to manage without lane closures. In light of the Department of Highways decision, sponsors have agreed that this will be our final year. Having said that, this event will be bigger than ever, with existing and new sponsors coming on board in full force. We will be going out with a bang and I am certain, with your help, that
we will raise more than ever for the United Way. We are not going to dwell on the closure of this monumental event. We are here to celebrate its success. When you think about Max, the sponsors, hundreds of volunteers and you, the individual, who sits in the line-up each year to get a breakfast bag, the emotions are overwhelming. To be in that line up, get your windows washed, have a coffee, kiss Max and chat with all the sponsors is such a high. It is an event that gives you that warm and fuzzy feeling. Those who take part in the Drive-Thru have a sense of pride for the rest of the day.
“Our sincere thanks Max for bringing extraordinary enthusiasm, energy, heart and a no nonsense “can do” attitude to twelve very successful Drive-Thru Breakfast events. It’s been a great ride!”
United Way of the Central & South Okanagan/Similkameen
249 Lawrence Ave., Kelowna, BC V1Y 6L2 • 250-860-2356 • www.unitedwaycso.com
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They know that their donation will make a difference in our community. I honestly don’t think that Max and her original sponsors ever imagined that this event would last 12 years, that they would handout over 15,000 bags, and raise over half a million dollars which, in turn, would help more than 27 agencies per year! The reason for the success is because Max and her sponsors made sure that every person, from every walk of life, felt like a part of the breakfast. The breakfast bags have
always been by donation so that single moms, corporations, and middle income earners could and would participate. Every dollar that came through the Drive-Thru helped agencies both large and small. We asked the “Fab Five” who have been on board since the beginning why they always donate their time, resources, and items to the breakfast. The tongue-in-cheek response was: “Because Max said we had to!” So what is in store for this last kick at the bag? The goal of the sponsors is
(l to r) the “Fab Five”: Ken Thom, Dennis Mitchell, Terry Wardrop, Stan Martindale and Supt. Bill McKinnon.
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simply to give like they do each and every year; to provide volunteers who will cheer a little louder, work a little harder and encourage the public to dig a little deeper. We want this to be the biggest and best ever. Our goal is to go out “bagless” and that everyone who comes through that day feels a sense of pride one last time. Here is how the breakfast line up will work for this year: The RCMP and traffic officials will route all vehicles to enter on Enterprise Way (two lanes); then go through the Ramada Hotel parking lot and back onto Hwy. 97. As an added feature this year businesses, can pre-order for their staff and there will be a designated area for
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Funding Your Legacy Submitted by Brett Millard
The second way of utilizing insurance for gift planning is for the policy owner to retain ownership of the policy and to name the charity as the beneficiary.
You’ve worked hard your whole life and paid taxes along the way. When your final wishes include leaving bequests behind for charities, churches and other causes, the last thing you want to do is pay more taxes to pass on your hardearned money. Now the good news - You don’t have to! Charitable organizations rely heavily on planned gifts and the use of life insurance can play a valuable role in an individual’s gifting strategy. There are three main methods that you can utilize to plan for a charitable gift. An owner can transfer the life insurance policy directly to the charity with the completion of an absolute assignment. The charity would then become the owner of the policy, as well as its beneficiary. Upon the death of the life insured, the charity would receive the benefit proceeds of the policy and become responsible for future premium payments. The owner can also elect to continue the premium payments, which are treated as a deductible charitable donation for tax purposes. The second way of utilizing insurance for gift planning is for the policy owner to retain ownership of the policy and to name the charity as the beneficiary. Upon the death of the life insured, the benefit is paid out to the charity in the form of a charitable donation. Some people prefer this type of set-up because they continue to retain full control of the policy, and can adjust the strategy if need be. The third alternative is to fund the charitable bequest through the donor’s will and estate. This method is less tax 12
efficient, as the proceeds of the policy become subject to probate fees and taxes and a reduced amount will be left over for the bequest. However, when you’re not sure how much money you’ll need to pay your estate’s final expenses, this is a viable option as well. A portion of the policy payment can be used to pay these expenses, and the remainder can then be passed on as per the will’s instructions. The estate will receive a donation receipt for the amount that is passed on, and this can be used against some of the final tax requirements. It’s important to note that each of the above mentioned strategies produce very different taxation results. It’s important to discuss your gifting desires with a knowledgeable financial planner who can help you create a personal strategy to maximize your contributions. Take the proper steps now to ensure that your maximum generous contributions reach their intended destinations!
BRETT MILLARD, CFP, is an associate advisor with Thom & Associates Financial Planners Inc. and is a Certified Financial Planner. He can be reached at 250-863-6505 or brett@thomandasso ciates.com with questions about this or any other financial planning concerns.
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Playing Dress-Up Equals Success Submitted by Karyn Brandel
Halloween was always a very big deal back home for kids and adults. Mom would plan costumes and then get to work on her old sewing machine.
Mom always made our costumes.
up as Dr. Zorba (do you remember the days of the My Mom, Frances Ungaro, started up Dr. Ben Casey show on TV?) That was sure an Calowna Costume over 25 years ago and opposite look! we’d have to say it was the perfect After we moved to Kelowna, the evolution of business for her, but one that took 40 Calowna Costume began. Mom originally opened years to evolve. up a consignment store at the corner of Leon and Growing up in a small coal mining Pandosy, starting completely from scratch. I have a town in the East Kootenays, Mom always Frances Ungaro vivid memory of her standing in the middle of an enjoyed “creating” on her sewing machine. Back in the 60s she would do her part to fill the empty 5,000 sq. ft. building and telling my Dad what she “fancy” booth at the church bazaar making beautiful wanted to do. Already he knew there was no talking her out appliquéd aprons that were so popular back in those days. of things. She plunked her ironing board in the middle of She also sewed dozens of detailed outfits for the new Barbie the space, along with bags and baskets of clothing and dolls - including a wonderful “Jackie Kennedy” outfit with fur-trimmed collar and cuffs and matching pillbox hat. Our little town always put on a fantastic parade every July 1 and my Mom and her sister Carol would always enter a float or two in the parades. The costumes she made were wonderful - Vegas show girls, clowns, Batman and Robin you name it. And she didn’t even need a pattern! We children were always put to work, making hundreds and hundreds of Kleenex flowers to attach to the floats. Halloween was always a very big deal back home for kids and adults. Mom would plan costumes and then get to work on her old sewing machine. I remember one year when she made a beautiful bright yellow “Flapper” dress Originally it was a consignment store complete with head piece and beads. We thought she on Leon and Pandosy. looked so beautiful. My Dad, on the other hand, she dressed 14
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other things she had collected from family and friends - and have some very funny stories to tell. How can you not who were to be her first consignment customers. She when you work in a costume shop? We lost my Mom to cancer in 1999 but her sense of began by making sure everything was clean and pressed before she hung it and tagged it, and after several racks humour lives on. Kerri (her granddaughter-in-law) is now the manager of the shop and so enjoys were filled she opened up the doors. Well, before too long the people who come is - some who the building was full. have been customers for over 20 years! Part of the evolution of the We love it when people bring back their store was that she began rental costumes with a big smile and tell helping more and more people us how much fun they had at their choose things in the shop event. vintage, colourful or just plain We hear about the most interesting awful - that would work for parties and unique weddings - Batman costumes... she loved it and had a zip-lining down to the altar - knights real knack for it. She bought an proposing to their girlfriends - sock extra sewing machine and started hops for 50th anniversaries, Elvis making full costumes and mascots serenading a Mom on her birthday, too. In no time, she would create pirates taking kids out for a fun day on bullfighters, senoritas, flappers, their boat - every day is so very clowns, bears, and so much more. different at the shop that Mom The costumes soon became her en ay s ot Ko st Ea started up so long ago. e passion, and when the building that in th ly 1s t p ar ad e Ju Now her great grandson (who is seven) gets to housed the consignment/costume store was sold and she moved her business on to Lawrence help out in the shop and wear funny glasses and big grey Avenue, she concentrated solely on the costumes and moustaches while he is there. Some days you can even find accessories. Can you imagine how excited her grandkids him standing in the window dressed in a costume waving were to have a grandma with her very own costume store! to people as they walk by. A few have enjoyed helping out in busy times over the years
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Two Generations, One Solution Submitted by Laurie Bartley
The first time I met them, they admitted they “wanted it all.” Their main objectives were to ensure a guaranteed income for their lifetimes,...
RETIRED SCENARIO: Chuck and Alice are a typical couple. They worked hard, raised a family, and in retirement, are fully enjoying the Okanagan lifestyle.The first time I met them, they admitted they “wanted it all.” Their main objectives were to ensure a guaranteed income for their lifetimes,while enhancing their estate for their family. They were thrilled to learn there’s a solution that achieves both, with an added benefit - more money in their pocket (even after-tax). First, some financial background: Chuck and Alice both receive CPP and OAS, as well as their company pensions. They have savings in term deposits and an investment account which will continue to provide them with retirement income. Suddenly, they owe increasing income taxes. Why? Because they saved regularly into RSPs and now are required to pay taxes on their mandatory annual RIF withdrawals. Yes, Chuck and Alice are now in their 70s, and the additional RIF income has increased their tax brackets.
delighted to learn of a solution that will provide her with a tax-efficient income stream she can never outlive, combined with a certain and efficient transfer of the family wealth upon her death. The Income Maximizer solution achieved fantastic results for both situations by: • Maximizing cash flow • Minimizing taxable income • Creating an “estate bypass” to ensure beneficiaries receive their inheritance without probate fees, estate administration delays, or potential will challenges. How you hold your savings is important, not only for the income tax repercussions while living,but also for the estate implications. Work with someone who understands the interactions and complexities of finances,taxation,and legal issues.Work with an estate professional. Whatever your reason, contact us to determine how an “Income Maximizer” strategy might benefit you and your loved ones.
INHERITANCE SCENARIO: Susan is in her mid-40s, raising two teenage children. Her Mom recently passed away, leaving her $200,000. Since Susan is supporting herself and her family without this additional money now, her objectives are to pass the inheritance along intact to her children,while having access to the growth portion for her personal use. She was
This article was prepared by LAURIE BARTLEY, CFP, STI. Laurie is Vice President, Estate Planning at Canaccord Financial Services Ltd. in Kelowna. She works in conjunction with investment advisors, legal, and accounting professionals to create customized wealth transfer strategies for families and business owners. Contact her at 250-979-1118 or laurie_bartley@canaccord.com
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Oprah Recommended Artist Fulfills Passion Submitted by Julia Hargreaves
After winning the Ducks Unlimited National Art Portfolio twice and with encouragement from my husband Fred, I decided to follow my dream and become a full-time artist.
Sunflower and Chickadee.
I remember the thrill of my first box of paints. I was seven years old, but I get the same feeling now walking into an art store. My mother would take me on country walks pointing out plants in the hedgerows, instilling in me a passion for nature. It was my dream to be a professional wildlife artist. Instead, I got an MA and became a graphic designer for the Government in the UK, painting professionally parttime. We immigrated to Canada in 2001. Jobs were scarce and I found work doing anything: personnel placement, marketing, weighing trucks, accounts and (my favourite) driving a loader. I decided, if I won a major competition, I Where’s Fred. would give it up and become a full-time artist. After winning the Ducks Unlimited National Art Portfolio amazing and I had to paint all the tiny pieces that would twice and with encouragement from my husband Fred become the most fantastic 3D spreads, from the Sonoran (who manages Busy Bee Cleaners on Spall Plaza), I decided Desert to the Arctic Tundra. Some days I was painting from to follow my dream and become a full-time artist.I had been 7am until midnight to meet the critical deadline. The selling my work at Tutt Street Gallery in Kelowna and Lloyd finished book has stereo birdsong. Published by Chronicle gallery in Penticton, so I made prints in 2008, it appeared in the from my paintings, and started a December 2008 issue of Oprah website www.juliahargreaves.com. Magazine as one of her top 20 Then I got a call from one gallery to recommended books to buy as a say they had sold three of my Christmas present. originals and could I send more? I Another famous connection was on my way. involving my wor k was when The next big thing was an offer country singer Paul Brandt bought a from a publishing company to painting.He is an unassuming lovely illustrate a book - a pop-up birding person, as are his wife and motherguide called Birdscapes. The paper in-law.They bought paintings, too. engineering for the pop-up part was It takes a long time to complete a Peonies and Chickadee. 18
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painting and just when I have enough in one gallery, another is calling me for more. I use tiny brushes and work in layers. The finished pieces are so smooth people don’t believe they are paintings.The gallery called one day to say, a lady wanted to buy a painting but she wanted me to write a letter verifying it was indeed an original! Always on the look out for interesting subjects to paint, I take many reference photographs. I like to paint from life, too, and have a collection of feathers, branches and stones as reference material. This year I was accepted for the exclusive Leigh Yawkey Woodson, Birds in Art exhibition, where my work will appear with top international artists like Terry Isaac, Robert Bateman and Carl Brenders. It’s such an honour.
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Leading with the Heart Submitted by Wanda Pidwerbeski
It’s clear a sense of service in his work is very important. Honouring and supporting these remarkably brave people was his inspiration behind developing the song.
Sometimes fate arrives with a gentle nudge. Other times it can show up with such force that it makes you jump to your feet and take immediate action. In late November 2008, Kelowna’s own Dennis Leclair felt this unmistakable impact while watching a television special about the Canadian military. As the faces and names of our fallen heroes in Afghanistan were flashing one by one across his screen, he found himself overcome with emotion. Following the broadcast, he began writing a heartfelt“open letter” to our Canadian Troops - conveying how much “we” as a country, respect, admire and deeply appreciate their efforts and sacrifices - and most importantly, wishing them a safe return home to their family and friends. As a musician, he knew he wanted to communicate through a song but what he didn’t know was that this single sincere decision was about to take him on a lifechanging journey. He also didn’t realize the money he would invest,the hours he would devote, the support he would garner or how big this special project would soon become. But Dennis found himself taking a bold and courageous step; committing to achieving the challenging goal of distributing 450,000 commemorative“To Our Canadian Troops”CDs to all Canadian Forces members, their families, military personnel and veterans worldwide. By most standards, this would be considered a lofty and aggressive goal. Some 20
might wonder if it’s even attainable. Yet when you hear how Dennis attempts to rise above the many obstacles - never allowing doubt to enter his mind - you quickly become convinced that he will reach it, and maybe, just maybe, exceed it. It’s clear a sense of service in his work is very important. Honouring and supporting these remarkably brave people was his inspiration behind developing the song. Whether individuals and corporations purchase it for personal use or on behalf of a Canadian Forces recipient, all CD profits go directly to the Military Families Fund (www.cfpsa.com) greatly assisting those in need. Our military members continue fight, sacrifice and stand on guard to obtain and maintain our freedoms, and Dennis hopes the song captures our deep appreciation for what they endure. There’s no question in his mind about their reasons for serving. What he admires most about them is their level of pride, commitment, respect, dignity and overall sense of duty. Dennis believes they have an incredibly strong belief that other less fortunate people have the right to the same freedoms as you and me. Looking back, there were many circumstances that helped guide him to this cause. At the age of 14, he began playing guitar in a band and over the years performed at many Royal Canadian Legion events and Army Navy clubs. As a university instructor in special Education,he had the unique BEYOND 50 • FALL 2009
Dennis Leclair and Captain (Ret.) Heather Davis.
opportunity to teach both Canadian and United States military forces members and veterans. Even his chosen career path as owner of a private practice in counselling enabled him to provide services to the Canadian Forces members and their families. Dennis admits his own family may have influenced him, as both his grandfather and father served in the military, and most recently his cousin returned home from Afghanistan. Success usually comes on the heels of a lot of hard work and following your intuition. For Dennis however, the “key ingredient” has been leading with his heart. His unwavering devotion to this cause has been the secret to opening doors and it continues to breathe a powerful momentum into each and every effort behind this special project. His resolve has already generated support from several widely respected
and prominent Canadians and agencies including: The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence; General Walt Natynczyk, Chief of the Defence Staff; General (Ret) Rick Hillier, former Chief of the Defence Staff; The Department of National Defence; and The Canadian Forces Personnel Support Agency. Another valuable contributor is Captain (Ret) Heather Davis, former Commanding Officer and Director of Music. Captain Davis completed the band arrangements for the “To Our Canadian Troops” song and has been performing it at many public venues with her orchestra - the Kelowna City Band. Heather has been a great supporter of this project and Dennis is extremely honoured by her involvement and grateful that she continues to help in so many ways. What started out as penning a meaningful tribute could very well be evolving into an anthem stirring emotion and pride - acknowledging and honouring all that we have as Canadians. Okanagan Canadian Forces members will benefit from the monies raised through this commemorative CD project, via the Canadian Military Families Fund. For more information on Dennis Leclair and to support this special project please visit: www.toour canadiantroops.ca
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Budget Travel Submitted by Helen Kaulbach
If you’re flexible in your dates, and sometimes your destinations, you can enjoy a great vacation for very little. Helen & Doug on an antique steam train, called the Valley Rattler, in Australia.
The only thing more fun than travelling is not breaking suggested Kelowna-Vancouver-Toronto-London-Frankfurt for 34 hours in transit. For $100 more I chose Kelownathe budget to do it. Last winter, some of the travel deals being offered were Calgary-Frankfurt on another airline for 11 hours in transit. These comparison websites include: expedia.ca; staggering, some up to 75 per cent off. These discounts lasted into spring and at press time, we were beginning to kayak.com; airline.com and; priceline.com Both Air Canada and WestJet have sale websites. WestJet see the first discounted trips of fall and winter. For those who still have some disposable income, this does a 25 or 35 per cent off seat sale a couple of times a current recession is a blessing in disguise. If you think you month, and once a month advertises a 50 per cent off sale. can still afford to go on a small trip, forget it and think big. The 50 per cent off is usually a one-day only sale, so you This is the time to go on the trip of your dreams.It will never have to book fast. Check out: aircanada.ca and register for be a better price. All it takes is a little research, time on the their Web Saver e-mails; and westjet.com and sign up for their seat sale alerts. internet, and above all, flexility. As we were going to print, the first of the fall travel Start by subscribing to the internet travel resellers. If you’re flexible in your dates, and sometimes your discounts were being advertised.Some of these are as good destinations, you can enjoy a great vacation for very little. as,or better than,last season’s deep discounts.So this winter These are mainly for people,like retirees,who are not tied to looks like a bonanza for anyone who wants to travel and can a vacation time and can pack and go at the last minute.Try still do it. The theory in all this discounting is that the people who websites such as: travelzoo.ca; itravel2000.com; hotwire.com; can still afford it will still travel. But that leaves the ships, cheapseats.ca. If you need more lead time than just a couple of weeks, planes and hotels half empty. Since they still have to cover their operating and staff or want to go on a specific date,check out the websites that will search and compare several airlines on a grid. You can costs, filling the empty rooms and seats for whatever they can get helps cover the basics. It’s a then see who has the best price, or win-win situation. They cover their routing if that’s important, on your costs, you get a good deal, and specific day to your specific destination. everyone’s happy. Occasionally routing can be more important than price, or can make you HELEN KAULBACH is a Kelowna freelance choose one airline over another if the writer who loves to travel, but hates to pay full price is almost the same. I recently price. She is an occasional contributor to looked for a flight from Kelowna to Beyond 50. Hotel in Hawaii. Frankfurt, Germany. One airline 22
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Angel at Wedgewood Submitted by Lena Lukaweksy
October 2007 to January 2009, but she is getting around with a walker now and will be until she gets more strength in her leg. But she owes a lot of her good spirits to Andy. Andy became “angel among us” when all this happened. She would visit Lily just about every day when she was in the hospital and also when she was at Cottonwoods. Whenever Lily needs anything from the store, Andy is right there. Andy takes Lily for walks, to doctor’s appointments and down to the dining room for dinner. Lily once said,“Andy is my guardian angel. I don’t know what I would do if Andy wasn’t there.”
Lily and Andy.
This is a true story about an 83-year “young”lady and how another became her “Guardian Angel.” Lily is a very healthy woman. Lily and Roy Ranson got married in 1943, but had no children. Roy and Lily moved to Canada from England in 1959, settling in Toronto before retiring and moving to Florida and back again to England. Eventually, they returned to Canada and ended up at Wedgewood condo in Kelowna - a complex that is like one big happy family. Roy passed away in 2004, but Lily still lives there. Anne DeFoe, most people call her “Andy,” was born in Ottawa, Ontario, but moved around the country with her mom and dad from an early age. Andy’s dad was in the army, so they lived in Montreal, Edmonton and Prince George. Andy met Lloyd and they married in 1975 in Kelowna. They also had no children but have family in B.C. and Alberta. Lily, Ray, Andy and Lloyd became good friends over the years. Here is what happened to Lily and how Andy 24
became that guardian angel: Lily was in her closet on a stepping stool, moving some boxes to a lower level. She missed the last step as she was coming down. She wound up on the floor for about three hours before she managed to get herself to the phone. When she finally called 911 for help, the ambulance came and took her to Kelowna General Hospital. Lily shattered her femur and was in the hospital for about three and a half weeks. When they finally sent her home, she was back in hospital within two days. Lily stayed at Cottonwoods for about seven weeks, got a little better, but had to have more surgery. Things were not healing the way they should, and Lily was in constant pain. On New Year’s Eve, Lily was back in hospital and scheduled for more surgery on January 13. They had to graft the bone with one from the bone bank, plus add two small plates. The next six weeks would be spent at Cottonwoods for rehabilitation. Lily was in constant pain from BEYOND 50 • FALL 2009
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Practices what she Preaches Submitted by Glenna Armstrong
She always has an extra moment to spend with the client and is interested in the whole person and not just their diabetes.
Jacquie Bird
Jacquie Bird is a very dedicated and caring person which makes her vocation as a registered dietician a per fect fit for her. Jacquie has volunteered for the Penticton Branch of the Canadian Diabetes for 15 years and is willing to help in any capacity necessary. In the beginning, Jacquie was the face of the Penticton Branch and took on many tasks including: creating a
budget; recruiting, interviewing and placing volunteers;educational events; displays; and anything else that crossed her path. For many years Jacquie has helped out at our summer camp for children on the Sunshine Coast. She is currently on the Penticton branch council; assists with all the education the branch undertakes and will initiate educational events in her capacity as a registered dietician. Jacquie is an amazing person both personally and professionally. She practices what she preaches. Her greatest strength is that she can see the need for personal education. Jacquie works for Interior Health in the Integrated Health Unit at the Diabetes Education Centre. She also has her own consulting business in sport nutrition and is an athlete in her own right.Last I heard,she was training for her first triathlon.
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She always has an extra moment to spend with the client and is interested in the whole person and not just their diabetes. She is always trying to help people manage their diabetes in a way that they feel will work best for them rather than “by the book.” And Jacquie always keeps up to date with the latest information on this disease. She is currently working on a Diabetes Type 1 educational event scheduled for November 21st in Penticton. It will assist many people with managing their diabetes and further the mission of the Canadian Diabetes Association - to promote the health of Canadians through diabetes education, service, advocacy and research. It’s not uncommon for a parent to call Jacquie on a weekend to ask advice on their child’s upcoming sleepover or what to do for school the next day. A few years ago,the Kelowna Branch hosted a Type 1 event and brought along a young teen. This individual needed to learn more about how to manage his diabetes. She even paid the registration fee for him. Jacquie will always assist someone to get the education necessary to move forward with his or her care and management of diabetes, in hopes of living a long and healthy life. It is the collection of these acts that makes Jacquie truly an angel among us.
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On Vacation
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Like everyone else we took the summer off! The family room is still looking chic.
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Family room, from Spring 2009.
The yard is really starting to bloom.
Front yard, from Summer 2009.
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Cheryl Stone Canadian Diabetes Association Interior Region. ••• 63 years old. ••• Volunteered for 7 years. In this issue Beyond 50 would like to pay tribute to just a
Inner Beauty
handful of people who give from their heart. The Okanagan is home to some of the most amazing individuals who give each and everyday. “Some people, no matter how old they get, never lose their beauty - they merely move it from their faces into their hearts.“ MARTIN BUXBAUM
Bob Sibson Rotary Club of Kelowna Sunrise. ••• 50 years old. ••• Volunteered for 15 years.
Gerry Mortin Lake Country Chamber of Commerce. ••• 72 years old. ••• Volunteered for 9 years.
Stella Palmer Westside Health Network Society. ••• 78 years old. ••• Volunteered for 20 years.
George Steeves Royal Canadian Legion Branch #288. ••• 74 years old. ••• Volunteered for 37 years.
Phyllis MacPherson Lake Country Food Assistant Society. ••• 72 years old. ••• Volunteered for 25 years.
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Hank Guckuk Peachland Fire and Rescue Service. ••• 71 years old. ••• Volunteered for 15 years.
Julie Mearns Peachland Wellness Centre. ••• 85 years old. ••• Volunteered for 3 years. Bernie Saunder Kettle Valley Steam Railway. ••• 76 years old. ••• Volunteered for 12 years.
June Casson Citizens on Patrol. ••• 83 years old. ••• Volunteered for 6 years. Ken Ballantyne South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society. ••• 58 years old. ••• Volunteered for 10 years.
Carole McRae IODE. ••• 67 years old. ••• Volunteered for 9 years. BEYOND 50 • FALL 2009
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A Salute to Volunteers
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Volunteers, Artists and a Wall.
Volunteering is the practice of people working on behalf of others without being motivated by financial or material gain. Volunteering has a meaningful, positive impact on a community: whether it is an organization or an individual that benefits, whether it is done on a daily, weekly, monthly, yearly basis, or whether it is as a Coach, Peer Counselor, Special Events Coordinator, Grocery shopper, Student Ambassador, Handyman, Volunteer Chair of a Board or all of the above!
The Central Okanagan Foundation has partnered with Beyond 50 Magazine and Kelowna Community Resources, Community Information and Volunteer Centre to create a showcase of the faces of generous volunteers in our community. We want to pay tribute to people in the Central Okanagan who through qualities such as “generosity, kindness, sensitivity, tenderness, compassion or creativity” have made a difference. Volunteering has many faces. We would like to recognize people who may be very recognizable through their work in the community and people who have quietly been volunteering in a capacity where volunteering may not even occur to them. Now, what do we plan to do with all these faces? First, we need a blank canvas to showcase volunteers. Do you have a building that is highly visible? Are you interested in donating an exterior wall?
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Second, we need Artists we are not just looking for one artist we are hoping to gather several local talents to paint the faces of volunteers. Third, we need the “faces”. Do you know someone in our community who freely enlists for service which benefits our community? Please email contact information for the building or Artists suggestion. In addition to contact information for the volunteer, please include a brief description about why you are recommending this person. Send your emails to Cheryl Miller, Grants Manager with Central Okanagan Foundation at cheryl@central okanaganfoundation.org. Submission deadline is Friday, November 6, 2009. Compliments of Beyond 50, everyone who submits a name or suggestion is entered into a draw for a $100 Gift Card to Gray Monk Winery and/or Restaurant.
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Okanagan Boys & Girls Clubs
Then & Now, A Good Place to Be Submitted by Erin Turvey
“We had an open-door policy. Any child who needed our services could come in and that hasn’t changed.”
In 1959, Diefenbaker was Prime Minister of Canada, Stephen Harper and Barbie were born. Montreal defeated Toronto to win the Stanley Cup. Gas cost eight cents a litre. And in a remodeled pool hall on Lawrence Avenue, the first ever Kelowna Boys Club opened its doors. While Barbie hasn’t changed much, most other things have, including the Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs. Originally created to fill a gap in organized activities for youth not already involved in minor sports or Scouts, the organization was open only to males. However, since 1959, this one club has grown to a membership of more than 5,000 children and youth (of both genders) and their families in 30 clubs or service locations across the Okanagan. Programs such as “BB gun shooting” and “taxidermy” have been replaced with child development and recreational, youth employment and outreach services and family support programs. But not everything has changed, according to current CEO, Craig Monley. “Our unique difference and our past are summed up in a 32
word - club,” he said. “Fifty years ago in the Okanagan, people came together to bring the club experience to kids who didn’t belong to much else. Although much has changed in that time, very little has changed. What brought the first kids into our first club are the same things that bring kids into our clubs and services today: joining a club, being a member, going to a place that is fun, safe and where belonging counts.” Herb Sullivan, executive director from 1959 to 1987, agrees. “The reason we started was to serve the greatest need, whatever it was,” said Sullivan. “We had an opendoor policy. Any child who needed our services could come in - and that hasn’t changed.” Another aspect that remains the same is the reliance on support from the community. “Volunteers were the backbone,”Sullivan said of the early days. “Good boards of directors, volunteers and support from the community took us from humble beginnings to BEYOND 50 • FALL 2009
our current presence throughout the Okanagan.” Today, more than ever, financial support and volunteers are needed.Inkind donations of food or program supplies,to larger endowments of new equipment or facilities are on every club’s wish list. Volunteers can make a difference by donating anything from a few hours at an event to a few months mentoring children and youth.
“We have been on this journey for quite a while now, and we know we’ve accomplished much,”said Monley.“We also know there is much left to be done.” It’s with the continuing support of the community, Club staff and members that the Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs look forward to another 50 years of fulfilling their mission: To provide a safe and supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers,build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life. Visit www.boysandgirlsclubs.ca for more information on 50th Anniversary events during Okanagan Boys and Girls Club Week, September 28 to October 2,2009,in cities from Osoyoos to Armstrong. ERIN TURVEY is the Marketing Coordinator of the Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs. For more information about Okanagan Boys & Girls Clubs services in your area visit the website at w w w. b o y s a n d g i r l s clubs.ca. To find out how you can support the organization call 250-762-3914 or email eturvey@boysandgirlsclubs.ca. BEYOND 50 • FALL 2009
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A Baby Boomer’s Kelowna Submitted by Merlina Gerald
My grandmother’s house and her yard of flowers, garden, and fruit trees. Water sprinklers. Almost everyone lived this way.
When I tell people that I was born and raised in Kelowna, the response is often one of shock. “Really?” they exclaim. “You’re the first person I have met who was born here.” This reaction never fails to amaze me. Kelowna has changed so much, it seems. I know many people who were born and raised here. People of my generation knew each other. We,the children of the 1950s,had the coolest times in Kelowna, and without much money. Here’s how we rocked: My earliest memories are of the late 1950s. Summer - No air conditioning. There were screen doors, electric fans. We gradually acclimated to heat. (To this day my sisters and I do not have a/c - part nostalgia, part environmentally conscious.) My grandmother’s house and her yard of flowers, garden, and fruit trees. Water sprinklers. Almost everyone lived this way. Carbon footprints were small. Fast forward to the mid 1960s. Spring - orchards in blossom everywhere. Summer - warm pavement on bare feet,the occasional car passing. Houses were not so big,few had basements. Everyone, including children, knew how to pick fruit, shell peas, husk corn. We were close to nature. All kids played outdoors and were healthy. Lots of friends and relatives. Swimming lessons in the lake - every year. Hanging out at City Park at the refreshment stand near the Aquatic while The Rolling Stones“Satisfaction”blasted from the speakers. Hot feet, looking for shady spots to stand. Where are those flip flops? At home, one channel on TV, one radio station. A treat from the tiny Dairy Queen on Bernard Ave. on Sunday drives. Horses and riders on Pandosy St. My sister and I in our pajamas in the old Chevy with Mom and 34
Dad at the drive-in. Ben-Hur. Autumn - fruit packinghouses busy day and night - we could hear them. Apple scented air. Backbone of economy. Strong backs, hard work... an agricultural awareness... watching the sky for weather... Winter - the Memorial Arena for skating on Saturdays,the little library on Queensway on the way home. Matinees at the Paramount. One small record store on Bernard Ave. Fun times, but I’ve always loved summer. Late 1960s. Beginning of the hippie era. Boys and girls growing their hair long. Looking for blue jeans in either of the two stores which sold them. Tie-dying t-shirts was easy - we all did that. Music was the best. Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Elton John, John Fogerty... a world away from little Kelowna... or so we thought! I could go on… and on. There is much to talk about, but maybe next time. Memories were good and old Kelowna was truly a paradise back then, yet I love today’s world, too. Technology, information and the whole world is immediate with the internet, not just a small town dream where my sisters and I, carrying our library books and skates, walked along quiet streets going home on Saturdays. MERLINA GERALD was born and raised in Kelowna, moved away and moved back again. Environment, wildlife, people who care, and all things of nature, are her lifelong interests.
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Rediscovering your Language Skills Submitted by Elvia Picco
PHOTO • ELVIA PICCO
A group of friends gathered to speak Italian and enjoy some food and wine together.
Since moving to Kelowna two years ago, I have had a wonderful opportunity to revitalize my second language of Italian by belonging to a vivacious and informal Italian speaking group. The last time I seriously studied Italian was over 30 years ago at high school in Welland, Ontario. My Naples-born Italian teacher drilled the class in conjugating verbs, vocabulary, speaking, and writing, plus immersing students completely into the Italian culture and geography. My teacher was very energetic, enthusiastic and made learning the language fun. My parents immigrated to Canada in 1956 from the Friuli–Venezia-Giulia region of north eastern Italy. They always spoke to us in the Friulano dialect, versus “true” Italian, when we were going to school in Niagara Falls. I knew this dialect was not the pure language that I wanted to speak, so when I later worked in Italy for two years in my early 20s, I found myself grappling with the differences. Years later, in the summer of 2007, I spent afternoons with my father when he was in palliative care in Niagara General Hospital. My father suffered from dementia and cancer and I felt we could communicate on a common level by spending time speaking Italian, reciting vocabulary, verbs and reviewing his maps of Italy. He had always emphasized to us to stay connected with our cultural roots and to be proud of our family’s heritage. My special experience with my father prompted me to continue my re-acquaintance with Italian after many years of not speaking it. My current goal is to become proficient at the language. I recently dug out my old grammar books from high school, bought a set of advanced Italian CDs, and borrowed some 36
language and travel books from the library.These activities, in combination with the weekly group gatherings, have encouraged me to commit the time and effort required to improve and speak Italian with confidence while having lots of fun in the process. “It’s nice to go back to your heritage and to know where your family is from. When you rediscover your language skills, it makes you feel like you’re at home with your family again,” said Renata Simonelli, a West Kelowna resident who immigrated to Canada from southern Italy. I encourage you to probe and discover (or rediscover) second-language skills. There is true enjoyment and fun in speaking another tongue with proficiency. There are many different ways to learn a language and a variety of available resources and techniques to make the experience comfortable for both seasoned and novice learners. There are courses offered through continuing studies at Okanagan College, the University of British Columbia Okanagan and other local cultural clubs and organizations. Ringrazio per aver letto questa storia e spero possa invogliare presto qualcuno a studiare un’altra lingua. (I thank you for reading this story and perhaps it will encourage you to study another language soon!) Ciao, ciao. ELVIA PICCO enjoys discovering the world of possibilities through learning. She believes that every experience is a learning experience whether in the classroom, in the community, at work or at play. It all counts.
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Learning a Second Language Submitted by Karen Daman-Willems
PHOTO • KAREEN DAMAN-WILLEMS
We all have tales to tell of our travels and experiences.
Positano Beach.
Five years ago, I travelled to Italy and there began my passion for everything Italian. It was not just the language, but the passion the people have for life - family,food,art and music. I returned to Italy in 2005 and in 2007. I decided that if I was to keep going back, I should at least be able to understand and ask for the basics - and so began my evening classes to learn Italian. It is not that I haven’t taken any language courses before - French for six years, despite hardly remembering any of it. I think that was because I had to learn it, not because I wanted to. I took Latin in Grade 9 and if I had known how it could have helped me today; I would have paid closer attention. My experiences with Spanish and Japanese were short lived. Now I am a firm believer in learning more than one language and I am determined to become fluent. I listen to Italian language CDs in the car and, believe it or not, I use flash cards when I have a few quiet moments at home. I try to add at least five new words a week. But Italian has become more than just words, I have combined it with all the aspects of the culture of the country - history, food, music, and architecture. Of course along with spoken Italian, is the unique hand language. I now belong to an informal Italian language group that meets every week (except for the summer months) and we eat (mangiare) and speak (parlare) Italian. We all have tales www.learnitalianpod.com/ http://italiansrus.com www.italycookingschools.com/margaretsblog www1.internationalliving.com BEYOND 50 • FALL 2009
to tell of our travels and experiences.It been an opportunity to meet the most interesting people, some of whom have become good friends. It is more fun when you have entertaining, social conversations and meet other people who love Italy, too! We do try to speak Italian only but sometimes it is not always possible. But it’s a great way to keep your Italian going. Everyone in the group has something to offer, either new recipes or web sites that we may find interesting. That is the part I enjoy because I love going from site to site and you never know what you are going to find. Learning the basics of any language comes in helpful, especially with regards to words like “please” and “thankyou” and, of course, numbers. At least you will know how much you are paying, what time the trains leave and how late the restaurants are open. It does not matter which language you choose to learn. My family background was Dutch, English, Scottish and Irish. My grandfather (the Dutch side) would not speak Dutch. His attitude was “you are in an English speaking country, speak the language.” There are lots of language books and CDs available at all skill levels. Whether you are travelling or just want to practice what you have learned or want to do something different, pick a language and have fun with it. KAREN DAMAN-WILLEMS moved from Vancouver and has lived in Kelowna for almost 20 years. She enjoys the Kelowna lifestyle and has a keen desire to travel the world and become fluent in Italian.
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12-20 Square Dance Awareness Wk 13 Terry Fox Run 13 Paws for a Cause Walkathon, SPCA 13-19 Prostate Cancer Awareness Wk 18 Kelowna United Way Kick Off Breakfast 18- 20 Dragon Boat Festival 19 2009 Okanagan Volunteer Opportunities Fair 20 Peak to Beak Race 20 Kokanee Salmon Festival 21 World Alzheimer’s Day 21 International Day of Peace
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Sublime Cline & Her Biggest Fan Submitted by Neal Facey
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Patsy Cline was only a big star for a couple of years, but her influence was and remains huge.
Over the past 20 years, Viva Musica has strutted its stuff on Okanagan stages, running the gamut from opera to children’s musicals to rock musicals. But this fall, we will venture in an all new direction when we present Always... Patsy Cline. Nearly everyone over the age of 15 has probably heard of Patsy Cline, arguably one of the greatest singers in the history of country music. However, most people have never heard of Louise Seger, a Houston housewife who,through a serendipitous meeting, became friends with Patsy Cline. Both individuals are the subject of Viva’s fall production of Always…Patsy Cline. The true story - although told solely from the perspective of Seger - shows the human side of Cline, especially how easily she would talk to and take advice from a stranger. Some of the songs, such as “Walkin’ After Midnight” and “I Fall to Pieces,” 40
are Cline’s timeless classics. Others like, “It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels,”aren’t so well known, but help capture the true spirit of Patsy Cline. Patsy Cline was born Virginia Patterson Hensley on September 8, 1932. She died in a plane crash on March 5, 1963. Cline began recording in the mid-’50s, and although she had 17 singles between 1955 and 1960, only“Walkin’After Midnight”became a hit - much to do with poor management and an exploitive recording contract. Everything changed in 1960, however, with “I Fall to Pieces.” Reaching number one in the country charts and number 12 in the pop charts, it was the first of several country-pop crossovers she was to enjoy over the next couple of years. Having said that, Cline was always most at home and most popular with her country audiences. Her final four Top Ten country singles, in fact, didn’t make the pop Top 40 at all. Patsy Cline was only a big star for a couple of years, but her influence was and remains huge.While the standards of professionalism on her recordings have been emulated ever since, they’ve rarely been complemented by as much palpable, at times heart-breaking, emotion in the performances.
I got interested in this show when a friend suggested it to me. We were looking for something suitable for Viva’s 2009-2010 line up,so we ordered a copy of the script. From the first reading, I fell in love with the story and its unique style. Not only are 27 of Patsy Cline’s songs featured with a live, on-stage band (under the direction of Viva’s Roslyn Franz), but we hear the story from the perspective of a charming, straight-talking Louise Seger who claims she is Patsy Cline’s biggest fan. In this age of agents, publicists and paranoia, a chance friendship between a random fan and a musical superstar would likely never happen. As a footnote, Louise Seger died on October 6, 2004, having kept all of Patsy Cline’s letters and the memories of her friend after more than 40 years. Nineteen years ago two friends, pillars of the Okanagan Valley artistic community, hatched an ambitious plan and became business partners. NEAL FACEY and ROSLYN FRANTZ are the creators of Viva Musica.
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Healthy Sweet Treats Submitted by Judi Hannigan
We want to hear about your favorite recipes. Please send them to info@beyond50mag.com or by fax at 869-1490 or mail them to 1850 Ranchmont Crescent, Kelowna, BC V1V 1T4.
I have found some absolutely wonderful recipes for cakes, muffins/loaves and cookies that not only taste excellent, but will cure the “I need a treat” syndrome.
Everyone is talking about healthy eating but with that comes the idea that good-for-you food is like hay or chalk - “it’s got to taste bad to be healthy.” Well,I am glad to say that I have found some absolutely wonderful recipes for cakes, muffins/loaves and cookies that not only taste excellent, but will cure the “I need a treat”syndrome. So here are a couple of (healthy) recipes that will be enjoyed by adults and kids alike. Chocolate Buttermilk Cake 3 oz. dark chocolate 1 cup water ¼ cup sugar substitute - I use vanilla protein powder
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Cool to lukewarm. Add sugar substitute, applesauce, egg and vanilla and whisk until smooth. Measure buttermilk and stir in baking soda. Set aside. Whisk together flour, cocoa and salt until thoroughly blended. Add chocolate mixture & buttermilk.Whisk again. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 30 - 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted into centre comes out clean. Cool to room temperature. Coconut Balls ½ cup ½ cup ½ cup ¾ cup 1 tbsp. 1 tbsp. 1 cup
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In small batches, chop everything except coconut in a blender. Make sure everything is minced and well mixed together. Roll into small balls and then roll in coconut, and drop onto waxed paper. These are super healthy with lots of magnesium and potassium which we may not get... but, remember because of the dried fruit it has quite a bit of calories and two or three of the little guys are all you should have at one serving. BEYOND 50 • FALL 2009
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Talk about Affirmation! Submitted by Errol N. Hannigan
My wife Judi and I have sold our house, almost all of our household possessions and bought a truck, a 5th wheel trailer and are going out on the road full time.
Errol, Judi and the kids on the road.
Realizing that the growing epidemic of obesity is not being addressed by the powers that be, motivated my wife and myself to design a program to help educate people regarding what needs to be done to get into better shape. We also included teachings and references from the bible illustrating how God wants us to keep our bodies healthy and fit.We called the program“Faith & Fitness...The First Step.” We introduced this program at our home church and it was met with enthusiasm and the attendance at our seminars has been both surprising and often emotionally overwhelming. The responses from people showed us this was something that was needed and what we kept hearing from people was “why don’t you put this on a DVD and along with an accompanying workbook make it available to others?”Which is exactly what we are doing. A dream of ours for the last number of years was to take our “Faith and Fitness... The First Step” program from Trinity Baptist in Kelowna to other churches and groups across Canada and, if possible right, across North America. While it took quite a while to put it all together, it is now going to happen. My wife Judi and I have sold our house, almost all of our household possessions and bought a truck, a 5th wheel trailer and are going out on the road full time. As you can well imagine the decision to do this was an enormous one. We would miss spending time with some great friends, as well as, being away from our favourite church for at least half the year. We did a lot of soul searching, discussing and, of course, praying for direction. Believing whole-heartedly that this was something that we 44
need to do, we are embracing it with both eagerness and enthusiasm. Now to show you that God works in mysterious ways, we returned from our very first trip to find a message on our answering machine. A gentleman had read an article about our Faith & Fitness program and after talking with his fellow church members, many of whom are being negatively impacted by weight-related health issues, asked us if we could implement our program in their church,in Richmond, Virginia? Talk about affirmation! I have had a number of great conversations with this gentleman and Judi and I fully intend to do our best to assist him and his church in implementing our program. We want to keep Kelowna as our home base in the summertime, but we also hope not to have to see another snowflake for a long, long time, especially seeing as we sold both our snow blower and shovel. If any of you would like to drop us a line while we are out and about, please do so via ENHannigan@hotmail.com, and hopefully in the very near future we will also have our website up and running so you can keep track of what Judi and I are doing. ERROL N. HANNIGAN, Fitness Ambassador/ Writer has become a health and fitness advocate who has channeled his personal experience and training into areas that promote physical fitness and works to encourage Canadians of all ages to practice healthier lifestyles. He is currently writing a book on his two passions, Faith & Fitness.
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Buried Treasure Submitted by Kathleen Rowe
Begin with baby steps, just 10 minutes at a time until you are active 30 minutes a day, every day.
Sandra looks in the mirror and sighs. She sees the same person looking back at her that she saw six weeks ago when she started her new fitness program. She is aware that regular exercise helps prevent certain life-threatening diseases like heart disease, stroke, certain cancers, diabetes type II, and high blood pressure, to name a few. But she was looking for a transformation of some kind, after all, it’s been six weeks! Sandra needs to realize all the benefits of exercise, not just the ones you see in the mirror. Here are some of the buried treasures of an active lifestyle. Better Z-Z-Zs Thirty minutes of exercise per day is all you need to increase oxygen flow in your body, raise body temperature a few degrees, and ensure a sound night’s sleep. Just make sure you don’t do a vigorous workout within three hours of bedtime. When you get that sleepy feeling taking over after dinner, get up, lace up those shoes, and take the dog for a walk,no matter what the weather. Once you’re out the door, the rest is easy. Try using a pedometer to count your steps. Add a few more each day until you are able to do 10,000 steps per day, the recommended number for maintenance and improvement of health and wellness.
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Don’t Worry - Be Happier! Research has proven that for short and long-term symptoms of depression, a regular exercise routine consisting of at least 30 minutes of heart pumping effort per day, works equally as well as antidepressants. Exercise releases endorphins,the feel-good chemicals in the brain,to give you that feel-better effect of antidepressants. A regular exercise routine also boosts self-confidence – and can bring on a smile after a job well done. A person with depression often lacks the motivation to exercise. If this is a problem for you, seek out the support of a friend or family member to help keep you going. Once you start to feel better, you won’t want to go back. Be a Quitter - For Good! Smokers who exercise regularly are twice as likely to quit for good. The natural drug effect of exercise - its stress, mood and weight control abilities, helps maintain abstinence from smoking. If you’re worried about an anticipated weight gain after quitting - don’t! A regular exercise program and maintaining a healthy diet will minimize any or all weight gain. Think Fast! A recent study from the University of Illinois showed that just 45 minutes of rapid walking three times times a week BEYOND 50 • FALL 2009
can speed your ability to reason and make decisions. Why? While the brain accounts for only two percent of your body weight, it uses 20 per cent of glucose and 25 per cent of all the oxygen you consume. By improving circulation, your brain cells will be better nourished as they receive more oxygen. Better SEX Now that I have your attention, yes, it’s true! A healthier body can boost a person’s self-esteem, and make them feel sexier, less tired, experience fewer ‘headaches’ and better able to enjoy a healthy sex life. No More Pain Killers Over 80 per cent of the adult population will suffer from back pain of some kind in their life. This can be prevented by improving the condition of the abdominals and back muscles through a strength and stretching program, and can greatly reduce chronic back pain as well as flare-ups. Don’t be swayed by those gimmicks you see on TV that promise you “washboard abs in just 10 days.” If you have suffered from back problems, first get the okay from a qualified health professional such as your family doctor. Then seek out a fitness professional, who can start you on a program suited to your needs and limitations. Then,do it! A regular, consistent routine should bring almost immediate relief, and get you on the road to a pain-free back. Regular
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Balancing your lifestyle through healthy eating and activity to reduce the regression of heart disease. FALL 2009
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Unparalleled in Quality and Effectiveness Arbonne offers Pure, Safe & Beneficial products that are inspired by nature and enhanced by science. They are botanically based, PH correct, hypoallergenic, dermatologist tested, have NEVER been tested on Animals and are formulated without animal products. They have a great variety of Health and Wellness products including anti-aging skincare for men & women, Detox Spa, cosmetics, nutritionals and many other phenomenal products that would benefit your entire family. Call to receive a complimentary consultation and 20% OFF. You deserve Arbonne. Patti Nelson, Independent Consultant 250-808-8087 • patti.nelson@telus.net Stacey Laitinen, Independent Consultant 250-868-2602 • staceylaitinen@telus.net Karen Gilkyson, Regional Vice President 250-681-3228 • Gilkyson.karen@gmail.com
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One-Day Bath Remodeling Bath Fitter is the B.C. Interior’s top choice for One-Day Bath Remodeling, specializing in custom molded acrylic tub liners, luxurious deep soaker tubs, and our ever popular easy access walk-in tub to shower conversions... all completed in just ONE DAY! Bath Fitter has served the Thompson/Okanagan since 2006 and is pleased to now be serving the Kootenay region. We have helped thousands of people stay in their homes & take the stress out of their days with a relaxing “aaahhhhhhhh” in their beautiful new bathroom. We are excited to be a part of this fair and look forward to answering all your bath remodeling questions. Bath Fitter Ian Gorst 1-1979 Bredin Road, Kelowna, BC V1Y 8T2 250-860-8678 Email: ian@bathfitterbc.com
Body-Wize focuses on Balance and Flexibility "I underwent a full series of structural integration which has led to considerable reduction in my overall pain from osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia and plantarfascitis. The treatments have allowed me to return to walking and exercising. Ross Short was thorough, compassionate, professional and very good at body work. As an osteopathic physcian who specialized in manipulation I have had a great deal of experience with bodyworkers. I would not hesitate in DR. DENISE CANTIN recommending Ross." 93% of the clients that complete the 11 session series experience less pain or are totally pain free. Ross Short 250-717-3553 www.body-wize.com
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Committed to Improving Health The Medical Arts is a team of dedicated clinical researchers that are committed to bringing state-of-art medical options to the patients of the Thompson and Okanagan Valley. There are always new and exciting medical discoveries being made around the world, and now, these advances and innovations are being made available in our local communities. In collaboration with local physicians, we currently have three offices in the area: Kelowna, Penticton and Kamloops. To find out more about clinical research studies, which may provide an alternative to you or your loved ones. Please come by and visit our booth, call or visit our website. www.healthresearch.ca Kelowna 250-763-1791 Kamloops 250-682-3576 Penticton 250-493-7286
Enhancing Quality of Life Just as any vehicle works properly and last longer if it is fine tuned and given premium fuel, so does our body. The focus at Forsythe Family Chiropractic is to remove stress from your nervous system by correcting the physical, chemical and emotional stresses that caused the interference. We accomplish this by correcting the primary cause of nerve interference, the spinal misalignment, and then advising on proper nutrition and supplementation; stretch, strength and cardiovascular exercises; correcting postural faults; and custom casting for orthotics to correct any foot mechanical faults. If your Quality of Life matters to you, stop by at our booth to find out how to be your best. 250-765-1466 225 Rutland Road South, Kelowna, BC V1X 2Z3 www.forsythechiropractic.com
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How to Begin Sleeping Pain Free If you are a victim of early morning back pain, or crave sleeping through the night without waking up often from sore shoulders or hips, it may not be you - it most likely is your mattress. You need to experience an intelliBED. IntelliBEDs are made with a top layer of patented intelli-gel, an incredible material that will consistently give you Comfort, Alignment and Support, the three key ingredients for the best night’s sleep you will ever have. Please come to visit Steve and Chantelle at their intelliBED Sleep & Spa store in West Kelowna or at the Anti-Aging Wellness Fair on October 31st, 2009.
intelliBED Sleep & Spa 317 – 3021 Louie Drive 250-452-9895 www.intellibedokanagan.ca FALL 2009
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Live Life with Extra Energy, Strength & Fun! Try the wrap that is taking Hollywood by storm. Featured in the Emmy Swag Suite. All natural herbal body applicator (site specific wrap). Inches gone in 45 minutes! Results lasting two to six months. Maximize your energy and build strength with It’s Greens. Lose Inches and reduce cellulite and wrinkles with this superior Ultimate Body Applicator. Safe and Affordable. It really works! Products are changing peoples lives! David Walker ItWorks57@Gmail.com DND57.ItWorks.net 250-300-7425 http://35372.shopitworks.com
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LipSkin Permanent Cosmetics 179 Rutland Rd. N for appointment 250-765-3901
Erase the Hands of Time Introducing brand new anti-aging solutions to the Okanagan! Including an at home handheld device that reduces fine lines and wrinkles in a ten minute application at a fraction of the cost of a trip to the day spa. A natural looking facelift without botox or surgery. Stop by our booth for your free demonstration. Are your nutritional supplements doing their job? Find out with our award-winning scanner that non-invasively measures your internal antioxidant protection in 90 seconds.
Brandon Isaac 250-550-5288 info@backtracktime.com www.backtracktime.com
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Your health matters to us! Full service pharmacy for all of your health and wellness needs. Sports braces, home health care, cosmetics and giftware, BC lottery and more. Check us out, you may be surprised. Locally owned and operated by Craig and Elena Tostenson. Lorraine, registered nurse and Craig Tostenson will be on hand to administer flu vaccinations. Special rate available at the Fair only. Open 7 days a week:
Mon. - Fri. 9am - 7pm Sat. 9am - 5pm Sun. 10am - 5pm Holidays 10am - 5pm
GLENMORE • Glenvalley Plaza (next to Brandt’s Creek Pub) Call 250-861-4443 for our “Home Delivery Service”
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Vibration to Boost Energy and Restore Vitality Enjoy your retirement years! Current research confirms that using whole body vibration for ten minutes per day has many proven health benefits. We all want more energy and to slow the aging process but working out in a gym is not for everyone. Now you can achieve the benefits of a one hour workout in just ten minutes in the comfort of your own home with affordable vibration technology. Benefits include improved strength, balance and muscle tone, improved circulation, increased flexibility, increased lymphatic drainage, better sleep, prevention of osteoporosis and reduced symptoms of arthritis and fibromyalgia. Visit our booth to learn how and why it works and experience vibration for yourself! Diane Hebert 250-717-8361 1-888-878-2461 Email: t-zone@telus.net
Welcome to a World of Total Body Health Products for a healthier you - inside and out. For those committed to maintaining their health and vitality, there is no better choice than USANA Health Sciences. With the highest quality nutritional supplements, nourishing low-glycemic foods, and skin-care products with no added preservatives, USANA offers everything you need to promote true wellness inside and out. You owe it to yourself to learn more about maintaining your health with products from USANA. With over 14 years of experience in USANA, Garth and Mona offer free personal consultations. As a practicing pharmacist for over 20 years, Garth has specialized professional training that can assist you. For a free personal consultation contact Mona & Garth McKay BSP, RPh 250-766-5905 • 250-317-3886 mona-m@shaw.ca • www.mckay.usana.com FALL 2009
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Blue Knights have a Ticket to Ride Submitted by Sue Willis
The Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, founded in 1984 in Bangor, Maine, is a motorcycle riding club for current and retired peace officers.
Several members posing with the chapter's new banner.
The Okanagan Chapter of the Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club does more than just ride the open road. It’s Sunday morning at 8:30am and chapter members are arriving at Tim Horton’s for coffee.There will be no leisurely Sunday ride today, as the chapter will be working alongside the staff of the Westside Mark’s Work Wearhouse manning a check point for the first Kelowna Ride for Dad - a fundraiser and awareness Ride for Prostate Cancer. President Dann has been involved with the Ride for Dad executive committee spending many Thursday evenings in meetings with other motorcycle dealers, clubs and supporters to make this ride a success. Vice President Keith was recognized at the ride for being one of the top individual fundraisers The Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, founded in 1984 in Bangor, Maine, is a motorcycle riding club for current and retired peace officers. Here in Kelowna, the chapter was founded in 2003, when a group of retired officers from other Blue Knight chapters got together to form their own. The club also assists as parade marshals, escorts and traffic control for various events around the Okanagan, including the Kelowna Apple Triathlon, the Toy Run, as well, they escorted and welcomed a group of riders from California doing a fundraiser for Myosotis research. Currently 31 members strong, the Kelowna Chapter is comprised mostly of retired peace officers from a variety of police departments including Schaumburg, Illinois, Vancouver, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Prince Albert and 54
Orangeville, Ontario, along with a few serving officers from the RCMP, and corrections and conservation officers of B.C. Members Dann, Ron, Ed, Neil, Ernie, Ken and Al are all 25year+ members while others, though not new to motorcycling, are new to the club and are enjoying the rides and fellowship. Dann and his wife Sue each rode their own bikes to the Blue Knights international convention in Louisville, Kentucky,in July,while Neil and his wife Willow headed up a group of members and rode to the West Coast Conference in Calgary in August. Member Mike, who just purchased his new Harley, will sit on the sidelines this year as he recovers from a hip replacement, and member Gerry is looking for a new bike after recovering from back surgery. Each winter, member Al and his wife Cindy transport their bike to Arizona for the winter to ride with chapters there. Many members are planning to ride to the international convention next year, which will be held in Billings, Montana. The club’s “Ride Captains” John and Laurie planned a summer of Sunday rides around the Okanagan as well as an overnight ride to Winthrop,Washington, the annual Tri-Prov Run in Radium Hotsprings and the Vancouver Chapter’s annual BC Getaway Weekend in Osoyoos. The club holds its meetings on the third Wednesday evening of each month, as well as, meets for coffee, socializing and/or rides every Sunday morning. This article was written as a team effort by members of the Blue Knights BC VII Chapter. To contact our Chapter please visit our website at www.blueknightsbcvii.com BEYOND 50 • FALL 2009
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