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24 ISSN# 1718-7435 Mail Publication Agreement # 41324527 PUBLISHER - Laurel D’Andrea EDITOR - Julianna Hayes LAYOUT & GRAPHICS - Lori Johnson, Dragonfli Studio DIGITAL ADVISOR - Michael Breakey SALES & MARKETING - Laurel D’Andrea PRINTING - Mitchell Press WEB DESIGN - NRG Web Design CONTRIBUTORS - Keni-Lynn Bouvier, Heather Crawford, Martha Crawford-Cantarini, Lise Dallien, Laurel D’Andrea, Phil Douziech, Julianna Hayes, Shari Tyle House, Monika Lauterbacher, Sheri MacKenzie-Gibson, Sean MacMillan, Jack Martin, Cheryl Miller, Barb Multan, Angela O’Brien, Florenda Pickett, Stan Sauerwein, Michele Spicer, Rae Stewart, Mary Ellen Tabor, Michael Trenn. PHOTOGRAPHERS - Michael Breakey, Jennifer Lewis, Chantal Luthin, Brian Sprout, Pamela Vaughn. Beyond 50 welcomes unsolicited articles or photos. These items can be sent to 1850 Ranchmont Crescent, Kelowna BC V1V 1T4 or emailed to submissions@Beyond 50mag.com All submissions are considered property of the BEYOND 50 • SUMMER 2008

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p u b l i s h e r ’s p o i nt o f v i e w

I have three great reasons to pick myself up and move forward: Devon, my 14-year-old son who knows when his mom needs a hug; Dallas, the 11 year old with the big blue eyes that melt his mom’s heart; and last but not least, me!

(l to r): Dallas on the horse Chance, Devon and Laurel.

Every one of us has the ability to feel good.Our minds are stronger than our bodies.How we think affects how we feel. Someone once told me I look at life through “rosecolored”glasses. He thought I was always setting myself up for heartache and failure. The past couple of months with the weather the way it was,I made the mistake of taking the glasses off. I started to become a little guarded, withdrawn, negative, and secondguessing the choices I have made.That is not a good place. The great news is my glasses are back where they should be. We all have demons and challenges to face, but meeting them head on is easier than running or ignoring them. One thing that we all need to do is take time do something that makes us smile, laugh and feel good. Our summer issue is full of people who wear “rosecolored”glasses. They do things they enjoy,either at work or play. They believe in themselves and their abilities to live life. The couple on our cover is proof that you can follow your dreams and make it happen. Martha is a retired stuntwoman and has seen more than most.When she talks about her career her face lights up like a boy with his first bike. Martha has a lifetime of wonderful memories and was willing to share some with us. Her husband John is also a story in himself.The retired jockey competed in more than 1,700 races.The conversations the couple shares will last a lifetime. We can all feel good about our accomplishments in different ways - take Barb of Lipskin. In her line of work she 4

gives individuals the chance to look in a mirror and feel good no matter what is going on in their lives. How many people have that kind of career? As you read this issue, study each article for information and inspiration. When you think you can’t get off the couch, get motivated with the Kickstart Department and the ladies out at Misssionwood who are 60+. They will make you think twice about not being active. As for me, I still have a few obstacles to overcome and it will take time and determination. Creating and publishing this magazine has been a huge learning curve for me but I am determined more than ever to succeed. I have three great reasons to pick myself up and move forward: Devon, my 14-year-old son who knows when his mom needs a hug; Dallas, the 11 year old with the big blue eyes that melt his mom’s heart; and last but not least, me! My life has never been easy and I am sure there will be more hills to climb. The good news is I will succeed because I have my“rose-colored”glasses to see me through it all. Laurel D’Andrea ABOUT THE COVER: Martha Crawford Cantarini and her husband John are admiring Chance who is a 17 year old Arabian quarter horse who enjoys barrel racing in BC and Washington, with his best friend Tamara Oram. Both Martha and John’s careers were based around these beautiful creatures, check out Martha’s story on page 8 Special thanks to the“Jammery ‘ in Lake Country for allowing us shoot our cover on their property.

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Ironically, it was I who ended up settling in Canada’s golf mecca, where I could resist the call of the game no longer.

When I was in journalism school, I started dating a classmate for whom the program was simply a back-up plan. Despite being a gifted writer,his true passion was golf and he had long-standing aspirations to become a touring pro and play with the likes of Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman and Fred Couples, who were on the circuit at the time. “Bob”and I met in the fall when the golf season was pretty much over, thus I was blissfully unaware of the magnitude of his obsession until several months later when spring’s first blush lured him back to the fairways. From late April until late September he was on the tee box at the crack of dawn and rarely off the course before nightfall, seven days a week. He divided his time between playing and teaching lessons to earn cash for the fees of the countless regional tournaments he entered. Before we met I never so much as setting foot on a golf course, much less played.Yet, here I was traipsing after him, frequently serving as his caddy because he couldn’t afford one. When he offered to teach me the game, I was enthusiastic at first, but that quickly waned when I realized how seriously he expected me to take it. We spent weeks at the driving range,trying to perfect my drive so I wouldn’t embarrass him on the tee box.When we eventually did go out to play,he got tense whenever I laughed or made a joke. He even began blaming me for his own lousy shots. One time, he pitched his driver into a marsh after he sliced his ball into the trees because“I”blew his concentration.I was done with the game after that. “Bob” continued to pursue his dream, his spirit unbroken BEYOND 50 • SUMMER 2008

despite not having won a single regional tournament in the time we were together. The problem, he said, was too much “downtime”during the winter which made him rusty. Thus, the year after we graduated he decided to spend four months playing golf in Florida instead of accepting a lucrative,and much coveted,job offer from a daily newspaper. His decision to put the “silly game” in front of his career, and our relationship, spelled the end to the romance. Through the grapevine, I heard he chased his fantasy for the better part of 15 years, spending winters south, before near bankruptcy forced him to hang up his clubs and accept a dull, but well-paying government job. Ironically, it was I who ended up settling in Canada’s golf mecca, where I could resist the call of the game no longer. And though I lacked experience and got a late start playing, I now enjoy a round as much as anyone who has golfed all their lives. In the summer issue, we celebrate golf in the Okanagan with two informative articles. Author Jack Martin highlights some of challenges“after 50”golfers face and offers some tips on how to keep up and excel at the game well into your golden years (pg 18). Local pedorthists Lise Dallien and Sean MacMillan talk about foot-related injuries and how they can be prevented (pg 20). See you on the links. 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

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An Angel on the Cutting Edge Submitted by Heather Crawford & Laurel D’Andrea

Vida Young – Volunteer Extraordinaire

For this issue,we asked Heather Crawford with the City of Kelowna’s Sport and Recreation department to recap this year’s Civic and Community Awards, which she helped organize. Our goal is to inspire those in the community to think about someone who deserves to be recognized and to submit an Angel for an upcoming issue. Each year, the awards nomination period runs from early January through mid-February and we urge you to nominate some of the wonderful people you know, who give above and beyond. Heather was impressed how much volunteer work people can fit into their lives if they are motivated to do so. The finalists this year included not only high profile people working on big projects, but also many lesser known folks who give in a big way. For example, “Woman of the Year” finalist Vida Young, who is 87 years young, thrives on keeping busy and is very involved with the Legion and the Water Street Seniors Centre. To meet Vi, you would never guess her age. She has a vibrant, youthful personality and keeps a positive outlook on life. She says that volunteering prevents her from sitting around feeling sorry for herself and complaining about her aches and pains. Instead she celebrates all she can do, driving herself around to her almost daily volunteering activities, visiting the casino occasionally and taking any opportunity to help others out. Even though all categories had impressive nominees, Heather was most in awe of the students represented in the youth categories. Teen years for some tend to be a time of self-absorption, and fitting in and wearing the latest in trends top the list in their lives. Not so for this group of highly-motivated and giving teenagers. Visiting seniors’ BEYOND 50 • SUMMER 2008

homes, building houses for the less fortunate, coaching sports and the arts, leading youth groups or raising funds and awareness for important issues are just a few of the volunteer activities they participate in. Many of these students also get top marks and are members of sports teams, in and out of school.They are great role models. Heather was pleased to hear many people who attended the awards said they were inspired to seek out ways they could give back to the community. Going to the awards makes you realize that all of us, no matter how busy we are, can fit in some time to give to others.Whether it is working on a large-scale project for the good of humanity or helping a neighbour out with household chores,it all counts.If we all do our part, it ensures a better community for everyone. Best of all is the satisfaction knowing you have helped out in some way! If you need ideas for volunteer opportunities, contact Kelowna Community Resources at www.kcr.ca or phone 763-8008. For a complete listing of the 2007 Award winners or more information on Kelowna’s Civic Awards go to www.kelowna.ca. Click on Residents>Community Info>Civic Awards or call Heather at 469-8467. WelcometoKelowna.com also likes to recognize special people in our community. Our angel Vi will be featured as the Person of the Day on June 20th. To view that page please go to www.welcome tokelowna.com. Do you know someone that goes above and beyond the call of duty? Or maybe you know some-one that just has a great smile. If so, please email nikki@welcometokelowna.com to nominate a future Person of the Day. Then keep watching the WelcometoKelowna.com Person of the Day.

My ‘Golden Boot Award’ Submitted by Martha Crawford-Cantarini

Their biggest thrill, perhaps, would come from seeing the legendary film icon, Jean Simmons, who would later present my Golden Boot,...

It was a great honour for Martha to be presented the Golden Boot Award by Jean Simmons whom she’s idolized for years.

In the early 1980s, veteran movie sidekick Pat Buttram conceived the Golden Boot Award as a way to recognize the achievements of cowboy film heroes and heroines, as well as writers, directors, stunt people and character actors who had significant involvement in film and TV westerns. I stood for a moment,stunned, looking at myself in the reflection of the glass entry to the luxury hotel. It had been 45 years since I worked on my last film and rode my last movie horse. I took a step closer and I asked myself,“Is that really me?” As I stood there holding my white Stetson hat, I gripped my blue, beaded Indian Prayer Shawl with a tightly clinched fist. l saw faces of passing people looking at me, all wondering who I was, assuming I was “somebody important.” They did not recognize me, nor should they. In my day, it was not common knowledge that glamorous stars had “doubles” to do riding stunts for them. Lost in my gaze at the inquiring people, I momentarily Clark Gable and Martha. 8

forgot they had come to see me, along with five other celebrities who would receive the Golden Boots tonight: Debbie Reynolds, Mark Harmon, Wilfred Brimley, James Caan and Ben Cooper. Their biggest thrill, perhaps, would come from seeing the legendary film icon, Jean Simmons, who would later present my Golden Boot, as well as Tom Selleck, scheduled to present Mark Harmon’s. I shivered with excitement while clutching pieces of my wardrobe with clammy hands. My $185 Rodeo Drive hairstyle, just moments old, fell every which way as I shook my head in disbelief at the image in the reflection. The expert make-up job took 20 years off the face I had come to know so well. To calm my nerves, I quickly thought about a few highlights of the film career that brought me to this night - one of only three stuntwomen in the 25-year history of the Golden Boot Awards to ever receive the prestigious offering. When I started out, I was one of only 12 BEYOND 50 • SUMMER 2008

girls who actually did horse work for the glamorous ladies of the screen. I remembered Interrupted Melody, the true story nominated for an academy award, and one of MGMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest productions. I doubled their premier star, Eleanor Parker, rearing a horse into flames for a live opera sequence; later featured in Life Magazine. Chuckling to myself, I remembered Eleanor requesting that MGM charter a United Airlines plane to take me to St. George, Utah to double her while she costarred with Clark Gable in The King and Four Queens. I shuttered again at the thought of jumping a horse off a bridge into a lake as I doubled Debra Padget on Elvis Love Me Tender. I also remembered how I was afraid that I might fail when I took a job on Have Gun Will Travel TV to do a bareback mount / riding scene with a duck in one hand and a rifle in the other. It was a piece of cake compared to this night! Fortunately, my only major failure was my first screen test at 20th Century Fox, where I shared the sound stage with another unknown nervous blond. They told me I had a figure like a 25 year old and a voice like a 7 year old. They took the other blond, Marilyn Monroe, and gave me an eviction notice. Thanks to this failure I was able to follow my dream and do the horseback stunt riding for the stars: just what I had wanted to do all along. I have never feared failure since. Taking a deep breath, I held my head high and walked thru the glass doors that the doorman held open for me and my thoughts quickly returned to the present. The reflection was gone. Within a few short hours I would walk down the legendary red carpet with my personal escort into the International Ballroom where, by invitation only, 1,500 devotees (actors, directors, producers, family, friends, fans,etc.) of the Golden Age of western films had paid $500 each to see the Golden Boot Awards. Western attire as requested. The International Ballroom at the Beverly Hilton Hotel hosted most major events in Hollywood, including BEYOND 50 â&#x20AC;˘ SUMMER 2008

Eleanor Parker and Martha.

Martha at work on The Big Country.

the Golden Globes. At 5:30 p.m., my handsome escort, dressed in western regalia befitting the occasion, knocked on my hotel room door. The elevator deposited us gently to the plush lobby and as the heavily embossed brass doors opened, I gasped at my first glance of the legendary red carpet I was to walk on: it was lined with fans, held back by red velvet ropes. I tried desperately to get a quick glimpse of my reflection in the glass doors, checking to see one last time that my outfit was all in place.But my reflection

was gone. As I look at the Golden Boot award sitting in my home, I think of all the things it represents. With great fondness, I remember each and every horse I worked with. I remember the stars I doubled: Claudette Colbert, Rhonda Fleming, Ann Baxter, Linda Darnel, Debra Padget, Eleanor Parker, Jean Simmons, Carol Baker, Shirley MacLaine, Martha Hyer, etc. But the horses will always be my favorites. And so a screen test attempted by a pretty, vain, young woman in Holly-

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Martha, Mae and John.

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My husband and I are fortunate to live in the beautiful Okanagan today. We golf, and delight in offering a new life to Mae, the abused Border Collie who we adopted in 2006. Stay tuned for another article in the Fall Issue on my amazing husband John - he is a retired Jockey!

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Memory Boxes for KGH

Fancy Memory Boxes at Evans Gallery huge success!

On April 26th local artists and celebrities teamed up to paint unique memory boxes. Once they were completed they were on display at Evans Gallery for people to bid on. Congratulations to all involved: $2500 was raised for the KGH Infant Care Nursery. The will be able to purchase some much needed stethoscopes.

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f i n a n c i a l l y s e c u re

Good Investments that Do Good Things Submitted by Michael Trenn

More than two thirds of Canadians agree that investing in alternative (renewable) sources of energy is the morally right thing to do.

In his book, The Tipping Point, Malcolm Gladwell engages us with a profoundly hopeful message: “One imaginative person applying a well-placed lever can move the world.”A good example of that is Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth.This documentary is getting people, governments and corporations engaged in environmental, as well as socially responsible,and corporate governance issues.It demonstrates that we have reached a crossroads. One road will preserve the world for future generations, the other not so much. What matters most to you? Well, Investors Group commissioned a poll to find out how Canadians feel about their environment. According to the findings, an overwhelming 82 per cent plan to change their behaviour and adopt green practices. The poll, conducted in September 2007, also found that “green-thinking Canadians” are looking beyond short-term investments that have tangible impact on their pocket books, to longer-term financial planning opportunities. More than two thirds of Canadians agree that investing in alternative (renewable) sources of energy is the morally right thing to do. Sixty-four per cent say that investing in alternative energy is a good choice with potential for good returns. Whether your priority is the environment or human rights, one thing that can be agreed upon is it varies from person to person. What you may not know is there is room for your personal values when it comes to choosing your investments, and investing in funds consistent with your own values is called Socially Responsible Investing (SRI). The SRI industry is growing.Investment choices are more diversified and are reaching critical mass. Some would say it has reached its“Tipping Point.” 12

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perform financial analysis and choose which companies to include in their portfolio. This approach provides solid investment choices designed to fit both your financial goals and personal values. These are good investments that do good things. But it is prudent to do so in the context of your circumstances and comprehensive financial plan. Malcolm Gladwell pointed out it is an individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice that can make an exponential difference. If you would like to learn more about the concept of Socially Responsible Investing and funds that work together within your Financial Plan, contact me at 864-3085. MICHAEL TRENN, CFP, CSA is a Certified Financial Planner with Investors Group Financial Services. With over 15 years of extensive industry experience including investments, insurance, banking and financial planning. Michael offers clear investment advice, tax saving strategies, and insurance risk assessment, all from a comprehensive financial planning perspective. Michael is actively involved in the community, as Past President of the Westbank Chamber of Commerce, Community Vision Forum, and President of the Glenrosa Neighbourhood Association. Advertisement Correction Notice: In the Spring 2008 Issue, the Compound Annual Returns One-Year Difference rate in the Odlum Brown ad was incorrectly listed as 5.6% and should have been -7.7%. The corrected version is available online at www.beyond50mag.com. We regret any inconvenience this may have caused.

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Tennis: Never Too Late for the Love of the Game Submitted by Phil Douziech

My brother in-law offered me his old tennis racket and I was off to try out this new challenge.

When I was a kid, I saw people playing tennis and immediately thought It looked interesting.But that is where my interest stalled. I got a job and started working and raising a family. After retirement, I decided that I needed to get more exercise and keep busy. I started going to the gym but just couldn’t get into the gym scene.Then I remembered seeing pool tables at local senior centers, so I went to play some pool. While I was there, I noticed a group playing badminton. Oh! I remembered when I was a kid and playing on the grass. I joined the seniors’ center and started playing the game again. Then, a few weeks later, I saw a group playing pickleball - it looked intriguing so I decided to try that.I liked it immediately and there were many opportunities to play. I stopped playing badminton, for the most part, and stuck with Pickleball. I could play inside all winter and in the summer outside as well. My sister manages a resort in Oyama, which has a tennis court and she and my brother-in-law play serious tennis. I was telling them about Pickleball and that I was thinking of getting a tennis racket and trying out the sport. My brother in-law offered me his old tennis racket and I was off to try out this new challenge. The only problem was, I had the racket, but no one to play with. It was suggested that I would have a group to play with if I took lessons. It was getting late in the season 14

and I did not want to take lessons until spring. So I started practicing hitting balls by myself. Finally I found a seniors’ group that met three times a week and played doubles. It was the type of arrangement that when you arrived,you played on any court that needed someone to fill in a position. Wow! I was now able to play some tennis. This group was very good and patient with me and I got to play with different people. They were very helpful and would suggest things to try and practice. I now play tennis any opportunity I get, even if I have to shovel the snow or remove the water off the court to get a game going. This is when I decided, there should be some way for people like myself who want to play tennis to meet others at the same level. I decided to start a website for this group, which can be found at: www.tennisbuddies.org. I am starting my second season and it is putting people together who want to play. See you on the tennis court. PHIL DOUZIECH Phil Douziech was born in St Albert Alberta, then moved to Edmonton. At the age of 20, he relocated to Kelowna to get away from the cold winters. It was here he met his wife Ingrid. He worked as an auto mechanic mostly in dealerships and retired about three years ago. He enjoys tennis and square dancing.

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KickStart and Older Adults Submitted by Sheri MacKenzie-Gibson and Mary Ellen Tabor

Residents participating range in age from 65 to 90 and the results have been amazing.

Left to right: Nettie 89 yrs old, Erna 84 yrs old, Jean 85 yrs old, Beth 84 yrs old, and Lavone 60 yrs old.

Increasing age is often associated with increased limitation in the ability to carry out basic activities of daily living. A significant portion of the decline in functional capacity associated is due to physical inactivity. Regular physical activity maintains strength and flexibility, balance and coordination, and can help reduce the risk of falls. Missionwood Retirement Resort joins KickStart! Mary Ellen Tabor, Director of Activities at Missionwood Retirement Resort, recognizes a good idea when she sees it! After reading about the city’s KickStart Program in the local paper, Mary Ellen knew it was something that she had to bring to the attention of Missionwood residents. With more than 150 residents at Missionwood, Mary Ellen is always on the look out for something that can add to the quality of the residents’ lives. She quickly booked a KickStart presentation and was pleased to see how many residents were interested in the program. Missionwood Retirement Resort signed their first walkers, starting in the fall of 2007. More than 40 residents and staff were keen and sign ups were done with some participants anxious to get walking. Residents participating range in age from 65 to 90 and the results have been amazing.The participants were pleased to see how the daily walks help control their blood pressure, increase flexibility, reduce the risk of falls and over all improve their general health. The most active walkers are 16

interested in the“Walk around Europe Program”and having their names on the One Million Steps list. Lavone Vance is one of the younger residents who is a dedicated participant. She is an ambitious walker who is approaching 1,500,000 steps! Other residents, Beth Jeffries and Erna Madsen, enjoy their outdoor walks. They are always willing to lend a helping hand and, in doing so, get their mileage in by delivering Missionwood’s announcements and monthly calendars to the suites. Jean Kostachuk is the resident energizer bunny - affectionately known as “Jean, Jean the walking machine!” She is out in all kinds of weather and has shown her dedication to walking and the KickStart program by already having her name on the One Million Steps list. She has won a few monthly draws and looks forward to having her steps recorded in hopes she can win another. Meanwhile,you can almost set your clock to Nettie Kulik’s walks. Nettie is a young 90 year old and provides hope for those in their senior years. She is known in the building as “that lady who walks!” She seems to have a different hat for every type of weather and she is committed to twice-daily walks. Missionwood Retirement Resort and its residents are proud supporters of the KickStart program and are demonstrating that at any age you can not only talk the talk, you can walk the walk!

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JOIN US FOR A SUMMER WALK Join us for a walk in and around the local parks. Walking is a wonderful way to get active and healthy. Meet friends and neighbors for a friendly walk. You’ll feel invigorated, connect with new friends, and increase your overall health and well-being just by taking a few steps. Maybe you could even start up a walking group in your neighborhood. Everyone is welcome and there is no fee to try out a walk. (please arrive on time for walks). Join us in YOUR neighborhood.

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WATERFRONT PARK Downtown Water Street WHERE TO MEET: Next to the Dolphin’s statue Tues. July 8 - Aug. 12 (no class Aug. 5) 4:30 - 5:30pm BRANDT’S CREEK LINEAR TRAILS (*Wednesday Weekly Walkers) Glenmore WHERE TO MEET: Corner of Matera Ave. & Glen Park Dr. Wed. July 9 - Aug. 6 10:30 - 11:30am ABBOTT ST. CORRIDOR WALK Abbott St., Rose Ave., Strathcona Park WHERE TO MEET: Front entrance of Park Mon. July 14 - Aug. 18 (no class Aug. 4) 12:00 - 12:50pm PARKINSON REC CENTRE/APPLE BOWL WALKS Burtch Ave. & Bernard Ave. WHERE TO MEET: Entrance to Apple Bowl Dr. Knox Middle School parking lot Fri. July 18 - Aug. 8 7:30 - 8:30am

Bond with friends and neighbours, all while increasing your over-all health and well-being! For every 100,000 steps you log you’ll earn chances to win prizes. Join in on the fun, with KickStart Steps Out. Steps Out is an independent walking pedometer program that uses web-based technology to track your steps. A value added incentive system is designed to motivate and encourage you to keep active. Check out the website at www.kickstartkelowna.ca/Steps Out or call 469-8800. $10.00 registration fee includes: . 1 high quality pedometer . Log book and access to the Steps Out website . Free organized walks . Discount and value -added programs available for Steps Out Registrants . Win great sponsor monthly prizes for every 100,000 steps logged

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Golf after 50 Submitted by Jack Martin

Practice is always important but especially important when you are just starting out.

When it comes to the game of golf after 50, there are two elements at play: those who are already golfers with more time to enjoy their favorite recreational activity; and those who are just beginning and are looking to take the proper steps in order to enjoy the game. If you are in the first group, you are probably already hooked on the greatest game ever invented. You may have taken lessons at one time or another and practiced only when absolutely necessary. In my opinion having arrived at and gone past the age of 50 - the biggest challenge you will encounter is realizing that you are not 18 any longer (denial!). I still

assume that I can arrive five minutes before my tee time,race to the first tee, hit a great long drive down the middle of the fairway and continue playing great golf shots. Well this no longer occurs even though my brain can see this happening very clearly. The problem is my now older body simply can not perform at my former level. After the age of 50 it is important to create some form of exercise that will keep your body flexible. You also need to think about having some sort of walking program to stimulate your cardiovascular system and increase your stamina for walking 18 holes. We also need to incorporate a good warmup routine that includes some form of

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stretching for more than 10 seconds. The good news for golfers over 50 is that the technology built into the newest equipment is far more forgiving on our less than perfect shots. It also allows us to play at pretty much the same level and, in some cases, play even better than we did when we were much younger. If you are in the beginner group you have many choices to make.The first is to acquire the proper equipment, which can be new or used. Afterward, you should now take the time and money and invest in group lessons. These will help you understand how to hit the golf ball and also give you pointers you can to continue to work on when you practice. Practice is always important but especially important when you are just starting out. You also need to commit to at least triple as much time for practicing as you spend on the actual lessons. You then should select one of the several shorter courses in the area to begin your golfing experience. I would recommend playing only nine holes at a time when you first go out. The reason for choosing a shorter or less demanding golf course is to give BEYOND 50 â&#x20AC;˘ SUMMER 2008

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you the opportunity to learn and perfect a consistent swing that permits you to hit the ball each time. Since golf can be a social occasion it is beneficial if you can find one or more partners to play with you. Whatever your abilities are, there are a variety of locations to be found in the Kelowna area. From putting courses to the highest calibre “championship” golf courses, you should be able to find just the right venue for your needs. Golf is a game that every-

one can learn to play and enjoy. I hope you all do. JACK MARTIN is a long time resident of Kelowna. Jack's family owned and operated a nine hole golf course,driving range and curling rink for 22 years. He is now the Golf Manager at McCullouch Orchard Greens in east Kelowna. Jack was a teaching pro for 10 years and currently gives private lessons upon request. For lessons call 864-9912.

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Golfing... for years to come Submitted by Lise Dallien & Sean MacMillan

The first “step” in ensuring comfort to today’s golfer is to start from the ground up, by analyzing foot posture, joint restrictions and mechanics to see how these factors affect the body during gait.

Golf has become a very popular sport that attracts all ages to the greens. It is a great way to get some exercise and socialize. It is a sport that has become very competitive and, therefore, entices its participants to seek various services to improve performance. Golf pros are kept busy providing lessons to new and seasoned golfers in order to fine tune technique. Other services that are growing in popularity are specialty fitness classes geared toward golfers, slow-motion swing analyses, specialty club fittings, etc. While all of these play important roles

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in perfecting the game, one area often overlooked is the comfort of the golfer during the swing, standing waiting to swing, and while walking the course. The average golf course measures 6,500 to 7,000 yards - about six kilometres (four miles). The average amateur golfer takes several swings per hole, which can add one to two more miles of walking. The grand total for the average golfer on an 18-hole golf course is approximately 15,000 steps or 10 - 12 kilometres (six to eight miles).The strain absorbed by the body intensifies if you carry your golf clubs. Sadly, two million people per year • Biomechanical video assessments • Prescription foot orthotics & footwear modifications • All foot orthotics fabricated in house

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leave the game of golf. The most common reason for retiring is due to golf-related injuries. Injuries occur typically from poor fitness/conditioning; repetitive faulty swing mechanics; forcing the body into unnatural positions during the swing; and improperly fitted equipment (clubs, footwear). For many golfers joint restrictions, muscle weaknesses and body imbalances can be important factors contributing to the likelihood of becoming injured. The most common foot-related injuries are heel pain, osteoarthritis of the big toe joint, and neuroma - a type of nerve impingement, as well as, ankle instability and Achilles tendon disorders. The first “step” in ensuring comfort to today’s golfer is to start from the ground up, by analyzing foot posture, joint restrictions and mechanics to see how these factors affect the body during gait. This process is examined via slow-motion video analyses helping to determine the best way to support the foot for golf. This information, which is provided by Canadian BEYOND 50 • SUMMER 2008

Certified Pedorthists, is crucial to determine which type of golf shoes are appropriate and if off-the-shelf or custom-made insoles (foot orthotics) can also be of benefit. Imbalances are often identified, which then can be treated through stretching, strengthening, or further evaluation/treatment from other allied health professionals, such as physiotherapists,chiropractors or massage therapists. Building strong foundations from the ground up can be the most rewarding start to the golfer’s season. This can ensure comfort, reduce the possibilities of injuries and improve

technique allowing you to stay on the greens for years to come!

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This article was provided by Orthoquest Pedorthics, a company that analyzes how people walk and designs and manufactures custom foot orthotics. For an appointment: Mission clinic 860-4181 operated by LISE DALLIEN (Certified Pedorthist Canada). Downtown clinic 861-9091 operated by SEAN MACMILLAN (Certified Pedorthist Canada).

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Permanent Cosmetics Leaving Time for You and Yours Submitted by Barb Multan

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Lip Enhancements are often wanted by those with smaller lips or just want that lipline back.

She expressed it as the “Law of Attraction,” giggling as she passed by the mirror.Her message left on the answering machine said,“I woke up to some really pretty eyebrows this morning, thanks to you. I really feel good about myself, it was fun being with you today.” These are the quotes from 72-year-old Rita McCleod, one of the happy people having had permanent cosmetics. She also had her eyeliner done and looks 50 all over again. Remember the days long ago when skinny little brows BEFORE

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were in style and we all plucked? And now, we all wish we never did.That story is heard over and over again by women left with half an eyebrow or sparse hairs. Many of us wish we’d heard of permanent cosmetics years ago - a safe and natural alternative to your daily makeup routine. It’s a process that can help us relegate that less than permanent eyebrow pencil to a drawer and thus keep our“eyebrows”off our husbands’ shoulders. How about the ever-smudging eyeliner that you just can’t get on straight because your glasses are in the way,or makes your eyes are sensitive due to allergies or contact lenses? 22

But there’s more! Permanent cosmetics can also work for reconstructive enhancements, for both women and men. Now we can restore skin and camouflage damage due to an illness, accident, too much sun or just age. Areola restoration is an everyday procedure for those who have suffered from breast cancer or perhaps simply desire a darker areola. Lip Enhancements are often wanted by those with smaller lips or just want that lipline back. Pigment is placed into the skin for a true illusion of missing colour. Many people question the idea of permanence, but the fact is the pigment is placed only into the dermal layer of the skin. Therefore over time, as our skin exfoliates the pigment does too, giving people the option to change the colour, shape, style - the same way we do with our hair. A professional and experienced technician could explain many options and work with a client to design a look that suits one’s tastes and desires. Matching individual needs is key. Your decision to have a procedure should be wellconsidered and clients should expect ample time and care to be taken for individual designs - just as an artist does with a canvas. BEFORE

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Always ask your technician for years of experience, variety of photos of their work, and about sanitization and sterilization of equipment. Why wear make-up on the top of the skin, daily, when it can be placed within the skin. Being beautiful and healthy comes from being active in all aspects of life,meaning living.Less time putting on and taking off make-up leaves more time for you and loved ones. BARB MULTAN started as a graphic artist, she then pursued Permanent Cosmetics and went the distance and took the best training available. With five years experience,Barbara is a perfectionist with attention to detail. She spends all her spare time outdoors with her daughter and animals. 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Lazy Days of Summer Photos by Chantal Luthin

My leap into the world of photography began shortly after high school when I started working in a retail photography store with no experience. At this time I started using my dad’s old Olympus OM2 camera and fell in love with photography. Photography has become such an important part of my life, whether photographing people or nature. In addition to working as a teacher-on-call I now photograph weddings,portraits and create fine art images.I believe that each photography session is an opportunity to express the joy and essence of the moment. My portfolio can be viewed online at chantalluthin.com. Contact: chantalphotography@gmail.com. “A good snapshot stops a moment from running away.” - EUDORA WELTY

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Downsizing for the 50-plus Crowd Submitted by Keni-Lynn Bouvier

Sharing space after the downsize: sewing room and guest room in one!

Does the very word “downsizing” cause feelings of stress and apprehension? It doesn’t have to! Even though it can be one of the more challenging events that aging adults will face, there are plenty of companies that specialize in making your move easy and even exciting as you start a new chapter in your life! If you are one of those people who have lived in their home for more than a decade you will have collected a myriad of things you no longer need or really want at this stage of your life. The reasons for downsizing are the same for most people; their home is too big, or their children have finally moved out, or they are tired of the yard, or are traveling and want the security an apartment or condo can provide. Whatever your reason, understanding what is involved before you actually move and then separating large tasks into smaller jobs will greatly reduce the stress and confusion associated with downsizing. So how does one go about moving from a 4,000-sq-ft space to a 2,000-sq-ft space? By thinking outside of the box and getting an objective second opinion! One of the first things a professional will do is compare room dimensions and furniture requirements. Editing is one of the most important tasks when downsizing and for most, one of the most challenging because it’s estimated the average, downsize keeps only 1/3 to 1/2 of all belongings! It’s a good idea to start thinning out things at least three months before the move, so take some time each day or week to go through jammed closets and storage spaces. Also it’s important to be realistic when deciding what stays and 28

what goes. But don’t throw anything in the garbage - sell, donate or recycle it instead. When it comes to furnishings, it’s important to have a system. Is it beautiful, useful or loved, or am I just keeping it out of habit? If you write a list of all the items you can’t live without, you’ll have a reference to help you purge things that didn’t make the list! Once you get to the packing stage, use coloured stickers from the dollar store to colour-code all of your furniture and boxes so the movers know what goes where! Another great idea is to take pictures of items or keepsakes you no longer have a use for and that way you will always have a reference-keepsake. And lastly... try to buy at least one new piece of furniture or artwork! If your wondering, why buy more when you have too much already, well, having pieces that fit the scale of your new space will help marry the old with the new! Small areas should serve double duty, ie: your spare room could also be your computer, sewing or hobby room! Finally remember to ask others who have already made the move for advice, they often have a wealth of information which can help you get on the path to creating your own “new normal.” KENI-LYNN BOUVIER and her company, Urban Redesigns specializes in, staging, downsizing & decorating for the ‘50 plus crowd’ in the Kelowna area. In the next issue of Beyond 50 Magazine, KeniLynn Bouvier will address issues of lighting. See page 31 for colour consult winner. BEYOND 50 • SUMMER 2008

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Color Consult Winner Thanks to all of you who entered our contest in the Spring Issue. The winner of the contest was Louise Lambert. This is what Louise had to tell us: Please enter my space, lower level, family room, for a redesign. It lacks colour and character, although the room does have potential, it just has not been used effectively. The room is also used as a spill over area to show clients paintings from the adjacent studio - Wine Country Studio on Mission Hill.

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Letters to the Publisher Dear Folks at Beyond 50, Your magazine is so awesome, I am wondering if I could purchase all of the issues that I missed which would be all of them prior to Spring’08. What a fantastic collection of usable information and applicable advertising. Well Done! Thank you, Sincerely, Lucy Rehlinger BEYOND 50 • SUMMER 2008

Wings & Roots: Reinvention Beyond 50 Submitted by Angela O’Brien and Florenda Pickett

We both look at this business as being our legacy. I have often teased my mother that Esteem Lingerie is not only her legacy to leave me, but is also a retirement package will provide to her.

(l to r) Angela, Florenda, Emerald, back Erin.

Imagine growing up in a world of fabric - being lulled to sleep by the hypnotic hum of a sewing machine. Infused in the moment is the belief that nothing is beyond our reach if we work hard and always strive for excellence. This was how my sister and I were raised. School taught us how to read and write, but it was our mother who taught us how to pursuit our passions. Ironically, the same woman who instilled these values and raised us to be creative in all endeavors of life, would struggle to find the courage to chase her own dreams. Move forward 25 years filled with restructures, career changes and guarantees in the job market. At the age of 51, mom stopped working for everyone else’s dreams, and started reaching for her own. Her business plan took several turns, from a small home-based business into much grander ambition. She soon realized that the options were to go big or go back to the 9-to-5. Courage, faith, strength and creativity nurtured the roots of Esteem Lingerie. With the collaboration of the younger generation came a bold reinvention of the traditional “Father and Son” business. The fairy tale version is of a team that combines the creative guidance of the mother and the energy and enthusiasm of the daughter, building their business into a frenzy of success. The true picture is of two women who are both capable and experienced in business and in life. Both took risks, 32

personally and financially, and relied on their strength and skills to see them through. Disagreements and heated words were always fought, with the safe knowledge that there will still be love and respect no matter what the outcome was. The paramount ingredient of our mother and daughter business is that when half of the team loses their nerve, the other half finds it. The trust has been hard won, but with years of growth and commitment there is absolute confidence in it. We both look at this business as being our legacy. I have often teased my mother that Esteem Lingerie is not only her legacy to leave me, but is also a retirement package for her. We often try to picture the future and visualize the ways in which we will have to further grow and reinvent in order to keep our business current and relevant. The irony is that it’s sometimes too difficult trying to imagine the future. If we had been told 10 years ago that someday we would own a successful retail business, we would have questioned their sanity. And so, in a world of bras, panties and lingerie; the hypnotic hum of the sewing machine is still in the background, as its services are an important part of our business. At the helm are two women who are here with each other. They also know that their wings are strong and that future will bring both reinvention and adventure. BEYOND 50 • SUMMER 2008

Meet the very first “Cinderella Fund” Recipients

Our regulars call us their

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Monday to Friday 10am - 5:30pm Saturday10am - 4pm OPEN:

Tammy lee Abrahamse, recipient Kathy Wiebe owner of Rosebud’s, Jo-Ann L. Brazeau recipient

Crystal Kohlen of V Spot Fitness and Wellness Centre and Willie Schulz of Daisies Plus

Designer Consignment Boutique 150-1855 Kirschner Rd. Kelowna

Congratulations to Jo-Ann L. Brazeau and Tammylee Abrahamse. They are the first two recipients of the Cinderella Bursary at Rosebud’s Designer Consignment. The Cinderella Fund is the creation of Kathy Wiebe of Rosebud’s Designer Consignment. Kathy set the fund up so she could help a broad spectrum of women in our community. Any seasonal clothing that you no longer wear, but in good condition, can be brought down to Rosebud’s. All the clothes that you donate will be sold and the funds will go toward bursaries for women in need in the Central Okanagan. Any woman between the ages of 18 and 88 may apply to receive a bursary. The bursaries themselves are to be used for text books and/or tuition. Prom or Bridemaid-style dresses which are donated will be made available to those young women who apply to receive a free dress. For more information on the Cinderella program Kathy Wiebe at Rosebud’s, (250) 861-1911 or drop your donations off at 150-1855 Kirschner Rd., in Kelowna. Donations of ladies clothing and accessories only please. BEYOND 50 • SUMMER 2008

861-1911 In Business 18 Years

bras~lingerie Esteem Lingerie is your ultimate intimate apparel provider. We provide personal custom bra fittings to get you into the bra of your dreams. When required, we do alterations to assist in achieving the perfect fit.

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At Esteem, it doesn’t matter what size you are, we carry sizes from x-small to full figured. From quality bras, casual lounge wear to sexy lingerie, we have something for every style, taste, age, size and budget. Comfort, support and style, you’ll find it at Esteem Lingerie. We are a unique lingerie boutique whose passion is to assist women in revealing the beauty within.

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Kelowna Offers Summer Fun for the Whole Family Submitted by Stan Sauerwein

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City Park fringes downtown Kelowna and hosts Hot Sands Beach, aptly named and one of the most popular lakeside beaches for families in the city.

The Okanagan may boast of the finest wine touring in Canada, but it’s still the great variety of family attractions that make Kelowna such a popular destination for all ages. A sandy beach bathed by a beaming sun is practically a patented family experience for Kelowna visitors during the summer time. With more than 2,000 hours of sunshine, a visit to the centre of Okanagan vacation fun rightly has to start beside Okanagan Lake in Kelowna. It’s just a matter of choosing where to begin your holiday. City Park fringes downtown Kelowna and hosts Hot Sands Beach, aptly named and one of the most popular lakeside beaches for families in the city. Hot Sands Beach is also located next to a free children’s water park and playground when a diversion or two may be required. The park also offers some respite from the sun with shade trees and the gorgeous VanDeem Rose Garden for a stroll. Tugboat Bay Beach, north of City Park, is another popular lakeside retreat located in the Cultural District of downtown Kelowna. The museums and art galleries in the six-block District are a short walk from this beach. Along the 36

way, everyone in the family can enjoy discovering Kelowna’s unique identity, as interpreted by artists. The Cultural District has 16 public artworks on display, in both indoor and outdoor settings, ranging from monumental sculpture to functional streetscaping, sometimes with a touch of whimsy. Gyro Beach to the south, towards Kelowna’s Mission district, is popular with the teen set. And families can enjoy private beach time at Bertram Creek Regional Park. Even further from downtown than Gyro, Bertram Park has tall pines that grow almost to the beach. The park area is popular for birthday parties and it has onsite barbeques for beach goers. When you want to keep the children busy, there’s nothing better than the interactive pleasure in a guided tour. The Kelowna Land & Orchard Company (www.k-l-o.com) excels at orchard tours that are interesting to all ages. As well as wagon rides, KLO has the Ridge Restaurant and its newest attraction, the Raven Ridge Cidery. A tasting bar, located next to the Farm Store, will keep mom and dad happy while the children visit BEYOND 50 • SUMMER 2008

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kelowna.com/visitors/eventscalendar/ Make Kelowna your visit head-quarters and venture south to ride the historic Kettle Valley Railway in Summerland. Hike or bike across the picturesque Kettle Valley Railway trestles in Myra Canyon, if you have something more active in mind. Whatever you choose, Kelowna is an attraction-packed holiday destination for all ages and certain to be one you’ll want to take in again. For more information on touring Kelowna please visit www.tourismkelowna.com or call 1-800-663-4345.

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the petting zoo or shop for souvenirs in the store. A large selection of local crafts, preserves and souvenirs are featured, as well as 100 per cent pure apple juice. Carmelis Goat Cheese Artisan is another tasty departure from the norm. This boutique dairy is located 12 km south of downtown near CedarCreek Estate Winery. Absolutely heavenly goat milk gelato, made in 24 flavours, is a specialty to enjoy, as are the 16 to 20 varieties of goat cheese, while you soak in views of Kelowna or check out the farm’s quirky goats. Tours for groups of four people or more can be pre-booked for a small tour fee. (www.carmelisgoatcheese .com) No matter when you arrive in Kelowna during the summer, there are festivals to enjoy and most welcome family participation. The season started with the Life & Arts festival with live music and dance throughout the Cultural District on the Mother’s Day weekend. It continues with the Fat Cat Children’s Festival in City Park on June 6 and 7. There are events to celebrate the cherry, the apple and even lavender harvests. A complete calendar of events is available at www.tourism

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What’s happening This calendar of events is compliments of Community Information and Volunteer Centre 250-763-8008 JUNE 2008 Elder Abuse Awareness Month National Safety Month www.nsc.org/nsm National Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Awareness Month 1 Stroll for Liver Walk/Run at Waterfront Park 1 National YMCA Healthy Kids Day 12-4pm at Kelowna Family Y www.ymca-ywca.com/trellis/healthykids 1 National Cancer Survivors Day info@ncsdf.org 2-6 National Commuter Challenge www.commuterchallenge.ca 2-3 Okanagan Antique Power Club presents Antique Power Exhibition 3-9 National Environment Week www.ec.gc.ca/e-week 4 Clean Air Day (1st Wed in June) National 5 National Hunger Awareness Day www.cafb-acba.ca 5 Pass the Winemaker www.kelownamuseum.ca/ 6-7 2008 Interior Savings Fat Cat Children’s Festival www.fatcatfestival.ca 7-8 BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities/Boys & Girls Clubs 2007 Okanagan Easter Seals 24 Hour Relay For The Kids www.boysandgirlsclubs.ca 8 Walk to Cure Diabetes, Juvenile Diabetes Society www.kelowna@jdrf.ca 8 Disabled Sport Awareness Day 8 Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion

www.wheelsinmotion.org 9 Senior’s Safety Fair 9am-1 pm @ Trinity Baptist Church 9-10 Kelowna Salsa“ Salsa Stravaganza”www.kelownasalsa.com 11 Eat It...To Beat It Drive-thru lunch in support of Cancer Care sponsored by Prospera Credit Union Mission Park Branch 14 World Blood Donor Day 15 Father’s Day Show & Shine - Boyd’s Auto Body 15 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 19 Investors Group/United Way Golf Tournament 20 2008 Annual Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers Golf Tournament www.crimestoppers.net 21 Kelowna Garden Tour 21 Walk for ALS www.als.ca 21 National Aboriginal Day, Ki-Low-Na Friendship Centre www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/nad 22 Myra Canyon Trestles will reopen 26 International Day Against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking 27 Canadian Multiculturalism Day 28-July 1 Westside Daze www.westsidedaze.com

JULY 2008 July-Aug.Parks Alive, Live music at Waterfront Park 1 Canada Day Celebrations, Downtown Kelowna 1 Westside Daze www.westsidedaze.com 5-6 Okanagan Lavender Farm Discovery Days www.okanaganlavender.com 10-12 Ogopogo Golf Tournament - Kelowna G&CC 11 World Population Day

12-13 Okanagan Lavender Farm Discovery Days www.okanaganlavender.com 19-20 Okanagan Lavender Farm Discovery Days www.okanaganlavender.com 19 Canada’s Parks Day www.parksday.ca 19 Cherry Fair - Laurel Building www.kelownamuseum.ca 19 DKA Summer Nite Car Show on Bernard Ave. 24-27 BC Summer Games 27 Fishing Forever for Disabled

AUGUST 2008 1-7 World Breast Feeding Week www.worldbreastfeedingweek.org 2-3 Okanagan Lavender Farm Discovery Days www.okanaganlavender.com 2 Fantastic Four Cycling Series 7-9 Summer Wine Festival www.owfs.com/ 9 DKA Mardi Gras Street Festival, www.downtownkelowna.com/events.php 9 International Day of the Indigenous People www.un.org/depts/dhl/indigenous

12 International Youth Day www.un.org/esa/socdev/unyin/iyouthday.htm 16 Pushor Mitchell Kelowna Apple Children’s Triathlon www.appletriathlon.com 16-17 Pushor Mitchell Kelowna Apple Triathlon, Full-length triathlon at City Park www.appletriathlon.com 27 International Kitchen Garden Day www.kitchengardeners.org/2005/10/kitchen_garden.html

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Spice up Your Palate Submitted by Chef Monika Lauterbacher

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.

PROFILE OF CHEF MONIKA The Coast Capri Hotel kitchen is the culinary stadium for Executive Chef Monika Lauterbacher. Her love of great food and the desire to create brought her into the culinary world at the age of 19. Working under several great European chefs for many years,Monika gained the knowledge required to become a “Certified Chef du Cuisine.” In 2003, she accepted the position of Executive Chef at The Coast Capri Hotel. Directing a talented team of experienced cooks and young culinarians, Chef Monika strives to exceed the expectations of every customer. Whether creating for the hotel’s Vintage Room, Vintner’s Poolside Grill or one of many catered in-house or off-premise functions, her menus are inspired by the finest regional products infused with succulent and unique flavors from around the world.

Spanish Spiced Chicken Breast Supreme of chicken, stuffed with chicken chorizo, arugula and sun-dried tomatoes. Serve with soft polenta, laced with fresh thyme and roasted pine nuts. Tomatila Gazpacho and a “Farmers Market” salad. 4 chicken breasts, wing bone attached, skin on For the chorizo: ½ lb. Skinless chicken breast, ground pinch Salt 1 tsp. Spanish paprika ½ tsp. Chili powder pinch Cayenne 1 tsp. Fresh garlic, minced 2 tbsp. Sun-dried tomatoes, soaked, drained ½ oz Arugula 2 oz Goat cheese, preferably fresh Okanagan Arugula leaves for wrapping. Wilt ½ oz Arugula, drain and chop. Mix ground chicken with all spices, chopped arugula and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Heat some olive oil in a pan and fry chicken mix until done, breaking it up several times. Remove from heat and mix in the goat cheese. Let cool. Divide into 4 portions. Wrap each portion into larger arugula leaves. Prepare the Chicken: Slide chorizo wrap under the chicken skin. Avoid tearing skin away from breast. Rub chicken with olive oil and Spanish spice rub. Spray more olive oil over spice rub. Cook in convection oven with fan on until golden brown. Finish fan off. F 350. Or place on medium hot BBQ, skin down until seared and nicely marked. Turn over to sear bottom. If chicken is getting too dark, wrap loosely in foil. Open foil to finish to assure a crisp skin.

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Spanish-Style Spice Rub: 1 tbsp. Spanish Paprika 1 tsp. Cumin seeds, ground 1 tsp. Mustard seeds, ground ½ tsp. Fennel seeds, ground ½ tsp. Salt ½ tsp. Cracked black pepper Mix all. Store dry. “Farmers’ Market” Salad Vinaigrette: Whip together: 2 tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar ½ tsp. Fresh thyme, snipped 1 tsp. Dijon mustard ½ tsp. Grainy Dijon 6 tbsp. Olive oil 1 tsp. Honey For the salad: Visit your local Farmers’ Market and pick fresh ingredients in season. For this version: ½ lb. Mixed Nugget potatoes, cooked ¼ lb. Mixed beans (green, yellow), blanch ½ lb. Mixed cherry tomatoes, cut in 1/2 ½ lb. Mixed baby bell peppers ¼ lb. Patty pan squash, cut in ½ and grilled Toss all prepared vegetables in vinaigrette. Top with Goat Cheese Crumble. Goat Cheese Crumble: 4 oz. Fresh Okanagan Goat Cheese ¼ tsp. Cumin seeds (ground) 1/8 tsp. Coriander seeds (ground) 1/8 tsp. Paprika Black pepper (to taste) Mix all, crumble onto a paper lined cookie sheet, Bake until just hot.Top prepared salad. 41

Downtown Kelowna: Alive with Possibilities Submitted by Michelle Spicer

PHOTOS • JENNIFER LEWIS

In July, we present the DKA Hot Summer Night Car Show, which displays more than 100 cars, from classics to hot rods and everything in between.

It’s the Downtown Kelowna Association’s favourite time of year ~ Summer! Who else can offer up shopping, dining, entertainment, living and workspaces in such a beautiful sunny lakeside setting? What is the DKA? We are a non-profit business improvement association. We represent our downtown businesses and work with them to create a clean and safe environment for all to enjoy. We also work tirelessly throughout the year to recruit new businesses to downtown Kelowna to enhance your shopping, dining and commerce experiences. The last Wednesday of every month the DKA hosts the Downtown After 5. This is a social networking evening for downtown businesses, where you can come and enjoy some local wine, appies catered by a downtown restaurant and spend a few hours getting to know your downtown businesses, retailers and neighbours. Be sure to bring your business cards! The DKA organizes and hosts three signature events per year. In July, we present the DKA Hot Summer Night Car Show, which displays more than 100 cars, from classics to hot rods and everything in between. It draws huge crowds. 42

In August,it’s the 20th Annual DKA Mardi Gras Street Festival. Bernard Avenue is closed off to traffic and many businesses line the streets and hold a huge sidewalk sale.There are three stages of entertainment, a kid’s area, food from around the world, and a full day of fun for the whole family to enjoy. Then in late November, it’s time for the Downtown Christmas Light Up. There is no better way to get you into the Christmas spirit than by spending the day enjoying the carolers, hot chocolate, ice skating, a kid’s zone, horse-drawn carriage rides and of course, Santa Claus! You can always find out about all of the events we host at: www.downtownkelowna.com. The DKA also runs three in-house programs. First, the BIZ Patrol is a group of college students who spend the summer out and about on the streets of downtown.They act as ambassadors for the area by entertaining, beautifying, giving directions and handing out maps. They are ready to answer any of your questions. Go ahead; see if you can stump them! Next, is the Clean Team, BEYOND 50 • SUMMER 2008

driving around aboard the sidewalk sweeper, which looks like a mini zambonie. The team takes down posters, picks up garbage, removes graffiti and generally maintains our beautiful area. And finally, there’s the Downtown On Call team, aka DOC. DOC offers a variety of services from security, safe walks to your car and much more. We are very proud of our teams and encourage you to get to know them and the services they provide. Did you know that there are people who live and work in Downtown Kelowna and spend their free time shopping, dining and playing in

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downtown as well? With everything that Downtown Kelowna has to offer there really is no reason to go anywhere else. We welcome you to come downtown and see for yourself. After all, Downtown Kelowna is yours to discover... MICHELE SPICER is the Marketing Director for the Downtown Kelowna Association. She both lives and works in Downtown Kelowna. To contact Michele, or the DKA, please email Michele@downtownkelowna.com

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Play in the Dirt Submitted by Rae Stewart

Take some dry brown materials - carbon - such as dead leaves and plants, or dried grass clippings and straw.

in your blue bag

All Plastics No glass!

Recycling Guide for Blue Bag Curbside Pick-up Simply place your clean recyclables - paper, cardboard, tin cans, and #1-7 plastics - in see-through blue or clear bags. Place for collection on your scheduled day - no pre-sorting required and no limits. If you have glass items please take them to a recycling or bottle depot.

ACCEPTED

NOT ACCEPTED

Plastic containers

Remove lids. Rinse and flatten. All plastic containers with #1-7 recycling symbols. All plastic film like grocery bags.

Glass bottles & jars

NO GLASS IS ACCEPTED in the blue bag curbside recycling program. All glass must be returned to a recycling or bottle depot.

PETE

HDPE

LDPE

OTHER

DO NOT INCLUDE any plastic without the #1-7 recycling symbol. No styrofoam, no motor oil or chemical containers. No lids.

NO GLASS IS ACCEPTED in the blue bag curbside recycling program. All glass must be returned to a recycling or bottle depot.

For more info visit our website at www.regionaldistrict.com, call the Waste Reduction Office at 469-6250, or call your BC Recycling Hotline at 1-800-667-4321.

Recycling Depot locations:

Bottle Depot locations:

KIRSCHNER, 1988 Kirschner METRO, 144 Cambro Road (off Sexsmith) WESTSIDE LANDFILL, Asquith Road GLENMORE LANDFILL, 2105 Glenmore Road

WINFIELD RETURN-IT CENTRE, Lakewood Mall COLUMBIA BOTTLE DEPOT, 680 Dease Road COLUMBIA BOTTLE DEPOT, 2914 Pandosy BOUCHERIE BOTTLE DEPOT, 2711 Kyle Road

I love playing in the dirt. What’s more, I love making my own dirt specifically, compost. Can life’s simple pleasures get any better - turning waste into something that helps plants grow, bloom and sometimes make it to the kitchen table? There is nothing about compost that isn’t inspiring. I love how it smells. I love how that rich, dark humus feels between my fingers.I love what it does for all those deserving plants, flowers and shrubs in my yard. And I really love that it cuts my garbage in half - all from a bunch of kitchen scraps and yard waste that would otherwise end up in the trash. Talk about reducing, reusing and recycling. Compost is so simple and cheap to make, anybody can do it. It takes next to no time.Here’s what you need to get started: 1. A compost bin, either store bought or homemade: There are plenty of do-it-yourself designs on the internet and even special varieties for apartment dwellBEYOND 50 • SUMMER 2008

ers. Check out vermicomposting. Or in case you missed it, there will be another composter sale next spring put on by the Regional District, with more Earth Machines available at a reduced rate...if you can wait that long! 2. Follow these four essential steps: Take some dry brown materials carbon - such as dead leaves and plants, or dried grass clippings and straw. Layer those with wet and green materials - nitrogen - such as uncooked fruit and vegetable peelings, or coffee grounds and tea bags. Add some water as needed - you’re striving for the consistency of a well wrungout sponge. Stir the pile occasionally, to allow air through the pile so the microorganisms can do their work. Play and experiment with your “recipe”to your hearts content.As with anything in life, the more time you spend, the more likely you are to reap greater (and faster) rewards. Your finished compost can be ready in as little as three months - up to 12 depending on how often you tend to your pile. The reward is always the same, though - a super healthy, micro nutrient-charged, homegrown soil enhancer. (And did I mention inexpensive?) What should you do with your finished compost? You name it: use it as mulch on your flowers, veggies, shrubs, or for potting soil, or even as a top dressing for your lawn.It’s an excellent conditioner for your soil, increasing the amount of air and moisture that can reach the roots, which helps grow larger, healthier plants. Compost also reduces the need for watering,fertilizers,chemical enhancements,or pesticides. It’s the ultimate in environmentally-friendly gardening. So, the next time you go to toss your uncooked fruit and vegetable peelings, coffee grounds or tea bags in the trash, stop and think again. Perhaps you should consider turning those kitchen scraps into “black gold.” What a unique way to return something to the soil, and enrich the planet, right in your own backyard. BEYOND 50 • SUMMER 2008

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Violins and Vineyards Okanagan’s Heartstrings Turns Twenty Submitted by Shari Tyle House

Past Players: Yvonne Kushnier, Violin, Kelowna; Jakub Kaiser, Violin, Naramata; George Kiraly, ‘Cello, Vernon; Ramorna Howie, Armstrong.

“Hey, those guys played for my wedding!” That’s a familiar refrain in reference to the Okanagan’s Heartstrings quartet. They have played for brides walking down the aisle, they have played for the grand openings of offices, they have played for corporate Christmas parties and the “Fab Four” have been spotted in the ranks of the Okanagan Symphony. Twenty years ago, Okanagan’s now-familiar string quartet had its first rehearsal in Carr’s Landing. “Our first gig was the Kelowna Home Show, and we were set up next to the hot dog stand! We were playing string quartets that were originally performed in castle chambers!” recalls Shari House, the quartet’s violist and founder. “After that we were launched, playing weddings, birthday parties (Mel Kotler), grand openings (Shaw Cable, Overwaitea, CBC and CHBC studios, Kelowna Public Library, Harvest Golf, Gallaghers Canyon Golf, The Grand Okanagan Resort) and corporate gala events. We are regulars at Okanagan hotel conventions,UBCO functions,and we are‘vineyard violinists’ at many wineries.” The quartet branched out and developed a children’s story called“Pleased and Satisfied”that was performed over a period of four years in more than 100 Okanagan schools. The story was originally conceived and narrated by cellist Ramorna Howie. The quartet’s first violinist, Denis Letourneau, was featured as a student who discovers a violin in the attic and whose practicing and performing history leads him to playing rock and jazz on electric violin, as well as symphony concerts. 46

Current Players: Denis Letourneau, First Violin, Armstrong; Susan Schaffer, Second Violin, Armstrong; Shari Tyle House, Viola, Oyama; John Wells, ‘Cello, Westbank.

“The children loved the performances and learned a lot about types of classical music and the versatility of string players. The show included a grouchy violin professor, originally played by second violinist Jakub Kaiser, and his wife played by myself.At one point we danced a funny tango - part of the homework for a violin student. As Mrs. Professor Kaiser, I held a feather duster in my teeth for the dance.” Prestigious events came their way, and the quartet was requested at three James Pattison conventions, one for President Ronald Reagan,one for John Glenn and a third for President George Bush Senior. “These were truly memorable events, and our performance was personally praised by each of these men. “Most of all, we cherish the weddings we have played for during the 20 years. Each wedding is a unique heartfelt vignette. The music in the ceremony sets the tone for the event and literally weaves the families and guests together. Usually the tears start flowing. Once, however, the entire wedding party got the giggles and laughed through the whole ceremony. Now that was memorable!” As part of their own birthday celebration, Heartstrings is planning a showcase party later this year. “We plan to invite our past clients/customers and treat them to a gala reception in their honour... and yes, we will play all of their favourites, such as Pachelbel Canon, Purple Haze, Brandenburg 3 and Vivaldi Seasons.” Heartstrings history in pictures and sound can be found on this site: www.fullhousepresents.com.

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