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SUMMER 2010 Issue A FORUM FOR BOOMERS AND SENIORS IN THE OKANAGAN

Hidden Treasure

Lake Country’s

Pedal your Way to Happiness & Health

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FEATURES Chemical Junkies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Dear TELUS Community Ambassadors . . . . . . . . . . .7 Estate Planning for Blended Families . . . . . . . . . . .17 Fishin’ for the Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Heritage Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Kinda Kenny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Lake Country’s Hidden Treasure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 My Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Neighbourhood Walks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Never Too Late for a Fairy Tale Ending . . . . . . . . . .46 Okanagan Master Gardners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Pedal Your Way to Happiness and Health . . . . . . . .8 Tee Off Against Abuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Warranty Expired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Your Best Beauty Sleep is Just a Mattress Away .23

ISSN# 1718-7435 Mail Publication Agreement # 41324527 PUBLISHER - Laurel D’Andrea EDITOR - Julianna Hayes COVER PHOTO - Wayne Duchart CONSULTANT - Wayne Duchart LAYOUT & GRAPHICS - Lori Johnson, Dragonfli Studio SALES & MARKETING - Laurel D’Andrea PRINTING - Mitchell Press WEB DESIGN - NRG Web Design BOOKKEEPING - ATM Bookkeeping Services & Management CONTRIBUTORS - Lorraine Beazley, Marilyn J. Brown, Laurel D’Andrea, Dr. Sharon McCoubrey, Dr.Wayne Terai ,Jude Edwards, Darren Entwistle, Cathy Fuller, Chantelle Funk, Jack Godwin, Lorrie Henderson, Errol N. Hannigan, Shannon Jorgenson, Sally Mennell, Paul Mulvihill, Angela O’Brien, Chris Quiring, Jack Richardson, Bob Thompson, Dawn Wilkinson PHOTOGRAPHERS - Wayne Duchart. BEYOND 50 • SUMMER 2010

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DEPARTMENTS Angels Among Us ... 11 Community Events Calendar ... 40 Financially Secure ... 14 From Fat to Fit ... 26 Mind Games ... 33 Pictorial ... 24 & 25 Picture of Health ... 18 Publisher’s Point of View ... 4 Recipes ... 29 The Work of Art ... 34 3

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

Remember when you were a kid and how much time you spent on your bike?

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

Publishing this magazine has been one of the more challenging careers I have ever had.It’s challenging because I need to make sure we provide value for the advertisers and that our articles are engaging for our readers. I then take all of this information and make sure that it all fits together. I have the greatest team of creative, innovative people who make it look fabulous each and every issue. I get to meet the most engaging people, and their stories show me each and every day that new beginnings or facing challenges can be exciting. This issue is about new beginnings. We have a story about a ladies' golf tournament on August 12th that will help women make a new start that could potentially save their lives. We have a lady whose craving for strawberries and cream has landed her a husband and a new chance at love. Ever think about how much time you spend in bed? When was that last time you bought a new one? New beginnings have different meanings to different people. As you read this issue think about a new beginning that has occurred in your life. Our cover story shows you that a simple concept of riding a bike can bring a new perspective to your life. We don’t need fancy equipment, or gyms to exercise our minds and bodies. Remember when you were a kid and how much time you spent on your bike? Why should now be any different? Get out there buy a nice bike and enjoy all the great places the Okanagan has to ride. Kelowna 4

Cycle has a great selection and when you are there, ask the staff about what they do with donated children’s bikes? Thanks to Pat and his crew there are kids out there with bikes who perhaps may have never had the opportunity. Our community is full of so many giving people who are always thinking of ways to help others. Giving these bikes a new beginning has put many smiles on a lot of faces. Publishing this magazine was my new beginning four years ago this September. As tough as it is, I am glad I had the courage (some would say insanity) to do it. You see one thing that most people don’t know is I am dyslexic. Dyslexia is an inherited condition that makes it extremely difficult to read, write, and spell in your native language. It’s something that I can’t change but I can adjust and adapt on how I do things. Sometimes our shortfalls open doors to worlds we never would imagine. If there is something in your life that you are not comfortable with I challenge you to take another look and perhaps it will be your“new beginning.” Laurel D’Andrea

ABOUT THE COVER: Our spring cover features Al and Val Scott out at Gallagher’s Canyon enjoying a bike ride. Anyone who lives in Gallagher’s should have a bike, it is a great way to exercise and get around to visit people in the neighborhood. The bicycles Al and Val are riding came from Kelowna Cycle on Pandosy Ave. BEYOND 50 • SUMMER 2010

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Fishin’ for the Mission Kelowna’s Gospel Mission and Beyond 50 Magazine are proud to present Fishin’ for the Mission, a summer fishing derby in support of Kelowna’s Gospel Mission. Every day, Kelowna’s Gospel Mission cares for those less fortunate in our community. They serve over 400 meals a day, along with providing a 90 bed emergency shelter. It’s because of the tremendous community support that they continue to help people on the road to wholeness.

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Pedal Your Way to Happiness Submitted by Sarah Thompson

PHOTO • WAYNE DUCHART

Cycling offers a variety of well-known health benefits...

John F. Kennedy said it best: “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” “Cruisers” are a sturdy, balloon-tired bicycle that were a common sight through the 1950s, they have become increasingly popular again over the past several years. Have you been thinking about getting back into shape but want to have fun at the same time? Road biking fits this description perfectly. Nothing else is quite like the sensation of freedom and speed you get from riding on a road bike, watching the miles fly by as you propel yourself under your own power. The Okanagan has many great places to ride whether it is in a group or just by yourself. One group in the U.S. has a great motto: Burn Calories, Not Carbon. Not only are they helping their bodies and minds, the members are helping the environment when they get out and cycle. The Central Okanagan came together to participate in the sixth annual Bike to Work Week along with Bike to School Week and Bike to Faith Week. More than 190 workplace teams and 26 schools signed up for Bike to Work Week. Celebration Stations were set up in neighbourhoods throughout Kelowna to bring cyclists together for fun, prizes, food, bike tune-ups and more. They had a record number of 235 cyclists in attendance at the breakfast station at the Good Earth Cafe and Kelowna Cycle Pandosy Village (Mission) Celebration Station 8

Cycling offers a variety of well-known health benefits, including... • Increased Fitness: Cycling helps improve your cardiovascular health, as well as your strength and stamina. • Weight Loss: Cycling is a great way to help lose weight. You will burn fat as your cycle, without putting undue stress on your body. • Reduced Stress: Exercise in general has been shown to decrease anxiety and stress levels, and cycling is a fun way to exercise. • Lowered Disease Risk: Biking can help you avoid heart disease and other health problems, such as noninsulin dependent diabetes, osteo arthritis and osteoporosis. Exercise also relieves symptoms of depression and increases your mental health. What does one need to get started? All you need a bike, shoes, helmet, proper clothing, and a few other accessories and you’re off and ready to go. You don’t need to take any special classes to learn what you need to do, but if you think you do, Kelowna Cycle runs clinics. Kelowna Cycle is a great place to start. They are the oldest and wisest bike shop located in the heart of the Mission area. As a bike store it has been a pillar of the community for BEYOND 50 • SUMMER 2010

decades. The shop has witnessed many of great eras of modern cycling ranging from the grand cruisers of the fifties, the banana seat Mustangs from CCM, the advent of the BMX, and, of course, the mountain bike. Not only is it known for selection but it also does repairs, clinics and custom fits you for your bike. Pat and his crew are also known for their commitment to helping people in the community. Kelowna Cycle has collected donated children’s bikes and helmets and they tune them up and distribute them throughout schools to youth who may never have had the opportunity to own a bike. Kelowna Cycle puts on an annual bike check at schools, and Pat Rosen (owner) noticed a number of kids not

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

having bikes, and decided to make a difference and try and help as many kids as he can. Pat believes it’s important for young people to rely on their own bodies for transportation so there’s less environmental impact and it helps them stay healthy and active. I guess you could say the people at Kelowna cycle are committed in many ways. They promote health and fitness, saving our environment and help our youth by taking used bikes and breathing life back into them and giving them away. It is businesses like Kelowna Cycle that make living in the Okanagan one of the best places to be. So if you have a bike or helmet that your child or grandchild has out grown please take it to Pat and the crew at Kelowna Cycle, they will use their time and talent and then there will be another child in this community who will be out enjoying life on a bike! KELOWNA CYCLE is located at 103-2949 Pandosy Street Kelowna, (250) 762-2453. BEYOND 50 • SUMMER 2010

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Flowers of Hope Submitted by Bob Thompson

It was April 2002 when Phil and Elizabeth Stang started PIP (Partners in Parkinson's).

When people are diagnosed with a life threatening illness, their whole world changes. It’s hard for anyone to imagine how they feel, as we all react differently to what life throws our way. Partners in Parkinson’s (PIP) is one of those groups which is there for those who need help understanding, accepting and learning to cope with Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s is a neurodegenerative disease. Movement is normally controlled by dopamine, a chemical that carries signals between the nerves in the brain. When cells that normally produce dopamine die, the symptoms of Parkinson’s appear There are a couple of things that help these individuals: prayer and support. Support comes in all shapes and sizes, from people we love and acquaintances to complete strangers. It was April 2002 when Phil and Elizabeth Stang started PIP. They knew there was a great need for a self-help and support group for persons living with Parkinson’s disease. Kelowna has a large number of people who deal with this disease. Currently, there are more than 11,000 in BC with

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Parkinson’s. This couple has made huge contributions to the group. Elizabeth worked tirelessly on the phoning and organizer committee and in the past few years has become the Social Convener. Phil’s association with the Kelowna Palette Club brought paintings and donations when the group was too tired to fundraise. For the 2005 Kelowna Centennial, Phil did a painting and it was made into cards and the group sold them to raise money. On April 12, 2007, Phil set up for PIP to be involved in the “Flowers of Hope” painting and it has been a great source of pride and revenue for this group. This group is made up of many individuals who help where and when they can and that is why it works. They support each other in many ways, even if it’s just a hug, squeeze of the shoulder after a great speech or a look to say we know how you feel. Whether you suffer from Parkinson’s, your spouse, a family member or friend is affected, you are welcome to attend this group. The support group meets the first Thursday of each

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month from October to June at 7pm at the First Mennonite Church at 1305 Gordon Avenue. They meet to hear speakers on pertinent topics, and generally provide fellowship and lend an empathetic ear to one another’s life experiences. This group often uses laughter as an aid in coping with Parkinson’s disease. Being together and knowing they are not alone is one of the greatest benefits the group provides. If you have any questions about the group please contact Wayne Van Steinburg, President, at 250-764-7711, or Audrey Kopas, Secretary-treasurer, 250-769-9321 This group also has another great supporter and it is in Vancouver. Established in 1969, the Parkinson Society British Columbia is a not-for-profit charitable organization that exists to address the personal and social consequences of Parkinson’s disease through education, community outreach, scientific research, advocacy and public awareness. Parkinson Society British Columbia is here to help people with Parkinson’s and the people who care about them by providing support services including information and resources, education and consultation. Organizations like the Parkinson Society need our support. They host a SuperWalk each year and thanks to volunteers like Wendy Olinger, Kelowna will have its own walk. This walk is the largest national fundraising event for the Parkinson Society of Canada. In the past it has seen 13,000 walkers and more than 2,000 volunteers from coast-

to-coast. Funds raised are used for vital research, education, support and advocacy for over 100,000 Canadians with Parkinson’s disease and their 400,000 family, friends, and caregivers. How you can support this event? It’s simple; come and walk, sponsor someone else who is participating or talk about the event to people you know. The main goal for PIP and the Parkinson Society is to create awareness and to let individuals know that support does come in all shapes and sizes. If you would like to support this event by walking, donating or volunteering please contact Wendy Olinger @ 778-478-2624 or via email at wolinger@shaw.ca. The Kelowna SuperWalk will be held on Saturday, September 11, at Waterfront Park, registration is at 9 a.m. with the walk to follow at 10 a.m. You can also check out the Parkinson Society BC website at www.parkinson.bc.ca

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

The Alphabet Soup of Financial Planning Submitted by Paul Mulvihill

For your own peace of mind ask your advisor about his or her credentials.

There are no credentials or licences required in British Columbia to be a financial advisor. There is no requirement to subscribe to a code of ethics or to carry errors and omissions insurance, which are essential for the protection of the client. To sell products, such as stocks, bonds and mutual funds, a licence issued by the Securities Commission of British Columbia is mandatory. To sell life insurance products, including critical illness and disability insurance, a license issued by the Insurance Council of British Columbia and errors and omissions insurance are required. If your advisor does not hold a professional designation, ask if he or she is working toward one, ask what the designation is, and ask what the courses are. Ask if when finished, are there any continuing education requirements to maintain the designation. Ask if the organization granting the designation has a code of ethics your advisor must follow. Ask your advisor if he or she carries errors and omission or professional liability insurance to protect you in the event your advisor or staff make a mistake that costs you money. The Financial Planners Standards Council, a Canadian not-for-profit organization, develops, promotes and enforces professional financial planning through the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation. The CFP designation is considered a gold standard. This is the 14

minimum educational background you should require of your financial planning professional. The Financial Advisors Association of Canada, known as Advocis, governs the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and Chartered Financial Consultant (CHFC) designations. These designations add estate conservation, wealth management and tax planning to a professional financial advisorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s educational background. In addition to rigorous codes of ethics, these designations require 30 hours a year of continuing education to ensure the advisor is up to date and is always placing the best interests of the client first. In Canada, there are other financial planning designations available. Some require continuing education, some do not. Some require adherence to a code of ethical standards, some do not. There are other designations that may or may not relate to financial planning. For example, I hold a B.Sc. in Biology. While I am proud of this accomplishment it does not contribute to good financial advice. For your own peace of mind ask your advisor about his or her credentials. A professional financial advisor will welcome your questions. He or she will be proud to provide you with the answers you need to make good decisions, whether they relate to the advisorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s education or the advice the advisor is providing.

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Estate Planning in Blended Families Submitted by Chris Quiring

The blended family estate plan must address the questions of “yours, mine and ours.”

Statistics in North America indicate that 75 per cent of divorced women will re-marry within 10 years. Re-marriage brings with it special estate planning issues. The blended family estate plan must address the questions of “yours, mine and ours.” It’s further complicated if there is unequal wealth, business interests, continuing obligations to a previous spouse and other common situations. If the blended family estate is not planned correctly, the consequence will be lengthy and costly legal challenges. In blended families, having new wills may not be enough. Certain assets may pass outside the will by right of survivorship, beneficiary designations or the terms of the instrument that created them. For example, blended families must consider beneficiary designations in their life insurance policies, RRSP/RRIF/TFSAs, and investments. Likewise powers of attorney and trusts need to be reviewed or in some cases created. The rights of survivorship in real estate, bank accounts, vehicles and other assets need to be aligned with the estate plan. The ownership of all these assets must be structured so that they work together to achieve the goals of the blended family upon death. For most people their home is their largest asset, so ensuring that it passes to the correct beneficiaries is crucial. Often, the spouses in blended families hold the title to the home as “joint tenants,” which means when the first spouse passes away, their half interest is transmitted directly to the surviving spouse. In some cases, this can be a great estate planning tool, but in the case of blended families it can be problematic especially if it was the intent that each spouse’s BEYOND 50 • SUMMER 2010

undivided half interest in the house was to go to their children. If the half interest of the deceased spouse has been transmitted to the surviving spouse, the children of the deceased spouse may have lost some or all of their inheritance. Likewise, the titles to all assets such as cars, bank accounts, and investments must be reviewed to ensure that a right of survivorship is intended in light of the total estate plan. Assets with named beneficiaries also pass outside the will. These include RRSPs, RRIFs, TSFAs and life insurance to name a few. There are often tax and other good reasons to name a spouse as a beneficiary on these assets, but in blended families this may not be appropriate if it is the intent that these assets should go to the respective children of each of the spouses. No blended family estate plan is complete without considering the impact of the Wills Variation Act which allows spouses and children to challenge the validity of a will, and the evolving law of constructive trusts under which the law will impose on a beneficiary an obligation to hold specific property for another even if there is no such trust created in the will. With careful planning and advice, blended families can provide properly for those they will leave behind and avoid legal challenges by disappointed and unintentionally disinherited beneficiaries. CHRISTOPHER QUIRING is partner with Bassett Quiring, Estate Lawyers where his practice focuses on Probate and Administration matters.

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

One example is Activator Methods, which has developed a handheld adjusting instrument

Is pain holding you back from making a fresh start in life? If so, you’re not alone! More than 64 per cent of Canadian adults are suffering from chronic pain. This can include back pain, the pain from repetitive strain injuries like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or Plantar Fasciitis, the ongoing pain and inflammation of Arthritis, or any other number of ailments. This daily pain can prevent you from pursuing the things you enjoy, and may even limit your normal daily activities. As a doctor of Chiropractic, I get to help people break away from their pain and get a fresh start on their life each

and every day - it’s what I love about my job! And today’s chiropractors are trained to help with so much more than just back pain. As our knowledge of how the human body works continues to expand, so do the methods available to resolve chronic pain and restore health. One example is Activator Methods, which has developed a hand-held adjusting instrument that delivers a specific thrust to re-align the bones of any joint and restore proper function. The Activator practitioner uses reflex tests to determine which bones are out of alignment, have lost their normal

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movement, and are interfering with the surrounding nerves. Using the Activator Adjusting instrument, the doctor of Chiropractic can move the bones back into alignment, restore proper joint movement, and release the nerves to allow them to properly function once again. Another new technology in my toolkit is Low Intensity Laser Therapy. Treatment pads emit specific wavelengths of light that are absorbed by your tissues. This light energy is converted to ATP - the fuel your cells need to enhance your bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural ability to heal. This reduces inflammation and pain in your tissues and triggers the healing process. This treatment is a non-invasive and highly effective way to overcome chronic pain and permanently heal injuries. It is truly rewarding to see our patients get back to enjoying the things they love! From the simple things like going for walks and sleeping pain free, to getting out, playing sports and being active again. And then there are those special cases like being able to dance again at an upcoming anniversary celebration, or going on a much-anticipated trip with family. Is there something youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re longing to try? Some activity you are missing out on? If pain is keeping you from getting the most out of life, you owe it to yourself to discover some of the new health care technologies that could get you on your way to your own fresh start in life. If you are having a limitation in your life because of chronic pain, consider chiropractic care. With a 92 per cent satisfaction rating, what do you have to lose, besides the pain? DR. TERAI has been helping Okanagan families restore their health for over 15 years. He is certified in both Manual and Activator Methods chiropractic techniques, and operates the largest Bio-Flex Low Intensity Laser Therapy clinic in the Interior of BC. BEYOND 50 â&#x20AC;˘ SUMMER 2010

Warranty’s Expired Submitted by Marilyn J. Brown

...Hubby relishes in showing friends his x-ray elbow pictures this way.

The next time I’m out shopping and the sales associate is pushing me to buy the extended warranty for my purchase, my husband had better not be nearby because I don’t think I’ll be able to control my reaction. I may just start running up and down the store, flailing my arms about like a mad woman, yelling something like, “It’s all a conspiracy! I never saw a warranty card! Nobody knows about the small print!” Besides embarrassing him greatly (which actually wouldn’t be all that bad), my dar ling hubby would undoubtedly have to explain the reason for my daft behaviour to the clerk and we would both be barred from that store again. The scenario isn’t unlikely. I had voiced (in my most endearing, yet, barbed tone) for my hubby to free up some time on his calendar to help me prepare for a series of important arrangements over the holidays. Assuring me that the request presented no problem, we began tackling the to-do list. 20

It was hectic, but I had the same sense of complacency one gets with a hot water tank working faithfully for years without a leak. You understand that the tank’s getting older, but assume there’s still enough hot water for showers and laundry, so you’re fine. Hubby was like a faithful ol’ appliance, a little dented here and there, but reliable, no frayed wiring, and no mystery sounds (well, maybe the odd one). I felt confident we’d get everything done in time. I guess I must have missed the doorbell when Mr. Murphy (of Murphy’s Law notoriety) came calling at our house. One minute I was happily surfing on the computer and the next I was racing downstairs to the basement to witness my poor husband struggling up from the concrete floor, cradling one arm and moaning that we needed to get to the Emergency - ASAP. Little did we know that Hubby was destined to become a celebrity with the orthopedic and emergency staff at Kelowna General Hospital. Unfortunately, he couldn’t manage the autograph portion in the limelight; seems that a half dozen screws and some nifty painkillers will change your perspective on fame. A simple accident (tripping over a small box) had blossomed into a very nasty shattered elbow. Our upcoming plans, including attending a family wedding and (an already BEYOND 50 • SUMMER 2010

paid for) cruise holiday, would have to be shelved. Great. The only thing we could do was go with the flow and adjust our seat belts for the ride ahead. I have a great deal of respect for medical professionals, but hospitals can be a quagmire of one-upmanship injuries, especially during wait times. It’s all about the brief conversations with the other “walking wounded” patients. Comparisons are made about the level of finesse concerning the accident and the resulting amounts of new metal residing in an appendage or new stateof-the-art “robo-boot.” There are patients on examining tables capturing post-surgery “unveilings” with their cell phone cameras. (In fact, Hubby relishes in showing friends his x-ray elbow pictures this way.) Makes you want to pull out a judge’s scorecard and rate it a “5.0” for creativity and a “9.0” for technical merit. I guess that would be tacky, huh? And yet, if I was one to keep score over the years for trips to the Emergency for hubby dearest, I’d have to say I’ve had my share, thanks. Call it a bonding moment, maybe even a twisted turn of fate for more togetherness time. Call it wear and tear on the goods. The way I figure it, it’s all in the small print on that elusive extended warranty card when we married. No doubt there was a liability clause somewhere, but by the time I got the progressive lenses it was too late and the warranty period had expired. Damn, don’t you just hate it when you find a model you love, but you can’t find the replacement parts after a while? MARILYN J. BROWN is a regular contributor to Beyond 50 Magazine. We appreciate her fun perspectives and enthusiasm. We love the fact that she shares her talent and wit for all of our readers to enjoy!

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Your Best Beauty Sleep is Just a Mattress Away Submitted by Chantelle & Steve Funk

Sleep is often the one pillar that is neglected or taken for granted. Yet, a good night’s sleep is critical to good health.

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When you are ready to go mattress shopping, keep a few things in mind. First, take your time. You spend close to a third of your life in bed, so budget the time to test the mattress in store for at least 15 minutes. Second, take your favourite pillow along with you. It will give you a better sense of how the mattress feels. Third, take off your jacket and shoes before you lie on the bed. Again, you want to feel as close as possible to how you will at home. Forth, lie on the bed in the position you sleep in. The position you wake up in is an indication of how you slept for most of the night and you want to stay in that position when testing a mattress for 10 - 15 minutes. The last point is to ask to test beds that you are used to. If you’ve always slept on a firm mattress, don’t let the salesman direct you to a soft pillowtop, it may pay him more commission, but you won’t be happy with a drastic change in sleep surface. “Wear good shoes and sleep on a good mattress, because if you’re not on one, you’re on the other.” STEVE AND CHANTELLE FUNK are passionate about sleep and rest, the beach and mountain biking. They live in West Kelowna with their two boys (ages 2 and 4).

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So in the interest of new beginnings (which incidentally is the theme of this issue of Beyond 50 magazine) throw out that pack of cigarettes (don’t wait to finish the pack). Take yourself and perhaps your loved one for a good 20-minute walk around the neighbourhood. Then add a few servings of vegetables and fruit that you can get fresh at the local farmer’s market to your diet. Limit your enjoyment to one or two glasses of great Okanagan wine and savour each sip. Stay strong, focused and determined and may God bless. ERROL N. HANNIGAN, Fitness Ambassador/ Writer has become a health and fitness 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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Dear Beyond 50, I read and enjoyed your article on apples (Beyond 50 Winter 2009/10) and am so delighted to see your promotion of Okanagan produce. However, while you mention the new variety, Ambrosia, as an eating apple, you do not include it in your salad varieties. As a salad apple, Ambrosia excels because it is slower to brown than many other varieties, and keeps its fresh crunch if properly stored (in a refrigerator). For this reason, it is also excellent for cheese or fruit platters. Furthermore, in your apple facts, you mention the quick ripening of apples if unrefrigerated. I’m not sure that consumers are aware that apples of all varieties should be kept refrigerated in order to retain their texture. As you have credited BC Tree Fruits with the facts, I would like to submit their recipe for Ambrosia and cabbage salad:

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CRUNCHY COLESLAW: Ingredients: 3 cups (750 ml) green cabbage (1/2 small head), chopped 3 cups (750ml) red cabbage (1/2 small head), chopped 2 Ambrosia apples, coarsely grated 1 cup (250 ml) carrots, grated ½ cup (125 ml) fresh parsley, chopped 2 green onions, chopped Dressing: ½ cup (80 ml) fat-reduced mayonnaise 2 tsp. (10 ml) honey 1/4 cup (60 ml) apple juice 1 tsp. (5 ml) rice vinegar 1 tsp. (5 ml) poppy seeds In a large salad bowl, toss all of the above ingredients together. Coat with dressing. Makes 8 1-cup servings. With appreciation, Sally Mennell

Chemical Junkies - “Just Say No!” Submitted by Cathy Fuller

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I can’t help but wonder how we became so dependent on applying synthetic chemicals to our lawns and gardens?Since the late 1930s, North American society has leaned heavily on the control and eradication of weeds, grasses and pests. Invasive, toxic, smelly liquids like mecoprop, dicamba, 2,4-D, carbaryl, malathion, diazinon, permethrin are just a few of the horticultural chemicals we have become addicted to. These are poisons that permeate the very air we breathe,

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These products lure, attract and kill aphids, white flies, scale, ants, earwigs and many other pests. Design with proper selection of plants for area is also important to a successful garden with few problems. Incorporating plants that are naturally resistant to insects and disease can easily be controlled with more natural products. For example when planting a rose garden use disease-resistant roses and look for labels that indicate powdery mildew resistance; many varieties of the herb sage have a natural resistance to white fly and leaf hopper; Swedish ivy has a pungent odor that deters most insects; certain varieties of tomatoes are immune to blossom-end blight. Read tags carefully for these characteristics. Many new organic and bio products have entered today’s market, challenging us further in the war against pests. Some of the new products include: corn gluten meal for weed seed desecration; diatomaceous earth powder for surface control of insects such as ants, earwigs and slugs; beneficial nematodes, a small microscopic worm that seeks and destroys many types of larvae and grub in the soil; Sarritor is a new organic herbicide that combines barley grits with a soil-borne fungus to eradicate dandelions. I, for one, am proud to take a giant leap forward to make a difference in cleaning up our air, soil and water by going natural. Are you ready to embark on a new beginning without synthetic chemicals? Just say YES! CATHY FULLER is the Head Guru and Owner of The Gardening Guru, a Kelowna-based landscape consultant, who specializes in turf management, xeriscaping, small space design, integrated plant healthcare and pest management. She holds a General Horticulture Certificate from the University of Guelph in Ontario and is an accredited IPM Specialist through Plant Health BC & Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Cathy can be contacted through The Gardening Guru website at www.gardeningguru.ca on Facebook.com as “The Gardening Guru” or at 250-717-1798. BEYOND 50 • SUMMER 2010

Okanagan Master Gardeners Submitted by Lorrie Henderson

A new training session for Master Gardeners is to begin in September. For those gardeners, from Osoyoos to Vernon, who want to be better educated about their passion for plants, and use that knowledge to give back to their communities, there will soon be an opportunity to do so. On Saturdays, from September 11 to December 11, the classroom component of the Master Gardener basic training program will be offered in Kelowna. Highlights of the program include basic botany, plant identification, sustainable landscape design, waterwise gardening, lawn care and alternatives to grass, diagnosis of pests, disease and weeds, and integrated pest management. The overall

emphasis is on having the right plant in the right place to maintain a healthy and beautiful garden environment. As well as the classes, students complete their certification with 70 hours of volunteer work in the community over a two-year period. They will be supported in this by experienced Master Gardeners. Being a Master Gardener provides one with research skills, a commitment and confidence in having good information, and a community of likeminded people. Volunteer activities include, but are not limited to, education clinics at nurseries and plant sales, gardening show and garden tours, Communities in Bloom involvement, Community Garden development.

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We may also relate strongly to the atmosphere around that cup of coffee, the favourite coffee shop, the familiar servers, or the friends who join us for that coffee. The experience of a fine cup of coffee is certainly a rich and important part of our culture So what does a fine cup of java have to do with art? Some would say that making a good cup of coffee is an art. Others might refer to the latte images of barista art. ArtWalk is connecting art and coffee this year as the theme “Gallery Grandé” will be used to frame and enhance this great annual arts festival. September 11 and 12 will reveal how coffee has been incorporated into this huge visual arts show. A few advance hints can be given, including a mini film festival about coffee, and featured artists who create images using coffee. You can count on an excellent exhibition of original artworks in all art forms, such as paintings, photography, quilt art, sculptures and jewellery. As the colourful gates of ArtWalk move you from one space to another, you will

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Neighbourhood Walks Recreation & Cultural Services continues to build on creating Active Communities through organized neighbourhood walks. Join our enthusiastic walking instructors as they guide you on the path to physical health and well-being. Meet new friends and neighbours and gain physical strength, stamina and coordination. A wide variety of neighbourhood walks are offered with varying levels of difficulty. Each walk will highlight different aspects of the Cultural District, the history of the area, and the Public Art encountered on the walk. Please arrive on time for walks. Bring water, sunscreen and wear appropriate footwear. Mon. (WEEKLY) 9:30 - 10:30 am Brandt’s Creek Linear Trail, July 5 - 26 (Golfview Park ) bottom of Summit & Valley Rd. at sign ) Tues. (WEEKLY) 7:10 - 8:00 am Cultural District, Spirit of the Sails Sculpture July 6 - Sept 1 (Bernard Ave.) Tues. (WEEKLY) 9:00 - 10:00 am Heritage Area, Knowles Park July 6 - Sept 1 (Bernard Ave.) Wed. (WEEKLY) 10:15 - 11:15 am Rutland Parks & surrounding area, July 7 - 28 (outside front doors Rutland Seniors Centre) Thurs. (WEEKLY) 7:10 - 8:00 am Heritage Area, July 8 - Sept 3 (Lake Ave. Beach Access) Thurs. (WEEKLY) 9:00 - 10:00 am Cultural District, Spirit of the Sails Sculpture July 8 - Sept 3 (Bernard Ave.) Sat. July 24 9:00 - 11:30 am Scenic Canyon Regional Park, (one time walk) (meet at Regional Park off of Field Rd.) Sat. Aug 14 9:00 - 11:30 am Stephens Coyote Ridge Regional Park (one time walk) (meet at the dog park on Glenmore Rd. across from the landfill). These walks have been made available through funding from Walk BC. Walk BC is a joint initiative of the BC Recreation & Parks Association and the Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon. Funding is being provided by the Healthy Living Alliance, with support from ActNow BC. BEYOND 50 • SUMMER 2010

Heritage Music: Entertainment for Adults Submitted by Jack Godwin

Have you ever noticed that music today doesn’t seem to be made or marketed for you? When you see pictures of bands featuring surly young men, tattooed tarts or babyfaced pre-teen sensations, do you feel that their pubescent angst is of no interest to you? If so, take heart! There exists a new entertainment form aimed at more mature ears, and it is becoming more popular every day. Heritage music is a combination of stories and songs organized around a central, historical theme. Of course, our schools try to teach history to teenagers, but at that stage of life we are much more concerned with our social status and future than with our heritage. Only as adults, when we become truly conscious of the fact that life has a beginning and an ending, do we really take an interest in our connection with the past. The Roman writer Cicero observed that: “To be ignorant of one’s heritage is to always remain a child.” Heritage entertainers combine interesting history with rousing performance through the interplay of stories and songs. The story hooks the audience’s interest and the song either completes or compliments the story. We all listen with more interest after a singer introduces a song by explaining why it was written. That performer is providing us with background information that invariably increases our appreciation for the song. Heritage entertainers do this throughout their performances. Of course this “new entertainment form” is but a resurrection of the troubadour tradition, probably the oldest form of entertainment around. Before modern media and even literacy, entertainers wandered from village to village bringing cultural awareness through the stories and BEYOND 50 • SUMMER 2010

songs they told. Their stories needed to be fascinating and their music infectious or they didn’t get fed! The Kettle Valley Brakemen is one local heritage act that specializes in celebrating western Canada’s colourful steam rail era. Topics the group explores include railway construction stories, train wrecks, robberies and brave derring-do by railroaders. The group also covers ghost train sightings, on the job pilfering, construction camp prostitution and even feminism. The historical anecdotes can be dramatic, humorous, shocking - or all three. An original song with easily understandable lyrics follows each tale, employing musical styles that include gospel, folk, blues, rock, and bluegrass. While many audience members are drawn to a Kettle Valley Brakemen concert by their own memories of the steam rail era, one of the strongest appeals is that people are learning while they are entertained. Okanagan Life Magazine said of The Brakemen,“every concert is a rollicking history lesson.” Of course, humans have always regaled each other with stories. And while entertainment that expands our sense of how we got here may not help us understand where we’re going - it’s desirable nonetheless. When songs that entertain and inform are added to the stories, it creates a very powerful entertainment package. JACK GODWIN is a songwriter, lead singer for the Kettle Valley Brakemen For further information on heritage performances by The Kettle Valley Brakemen in your area, please visit www.kvbrakemen.com.

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

It has been the endless entertainment season with a swarm on national, overseas shows and a parade of Kenny Rogers tribute shows. Since leaving the real estate business in Peachland, demand for “Kinda Kenny” and the “Kenny and Dolly” shows have been on the rise. Marty Edwards, who performs a tribute to Kenny Rogers, is thrilled. Last year flew by with Marty spending a month performing in Mazatlan, Mexico, and with “Ed Sullivan” (Larry Merchison) joining him on stage, they produced the most sold-out shows for the venue to date. Following Mexico, Marty traveled to Arizona where he performed at several casinos. He also decided to pursue the Ontario market, introducing “Kinda Kenny” and the “Kenny and Dolly” shows to eastern Canada agents. With his reputation preceding him, he performed in a number of eastern cities and has quickly gained a new following of fans. While working and promoting himself in Ontario, he was also busy flying out to many other shows including in three cities in the Okanagan, Atlantic City, Michigan, Spokane, Vancouver Island, and Orlando. Working with a top Las Vegas Dolly tribute artist, the “Kenny and Dolly - Together Again” tribute show had great success in Ireland and was booked May/June for six weeks in Australia. They performed 14 shows, traveling by bus and air to different cities. They were asked to return to Australia with their “Christmas Show” touring November through December. This year again started off with a bang. Marty was rebooked for three weeks in Mazatlan, Mexico, followed by more shows in Las Vegas and Arizona. In April, “Kenny and BEYOND 50 • SUMMER 2010

Dolly” headed back to Ontario for a tour. Marty was also scheduled to head back to Australia for 17 shows in May, this time with Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash tribute artists. “The tour, ‘Kings of Country’ will be a whole new concept for me, but if it’s successful it’ll also be another great hand dealt to me,” Marty said. With inquiries from Singapore and South Africa, Marty looks forward to adding two more exciting countries to his portfolio, having so far performed across Canada and the USA, Malaysia, Australia, Mexico, England and Ireland. “What a great opportunity Kenny Rogers has given me!” I guess you can say that Marty Edwards is living his childhood dream. In the 70s he dreamed of making it big in the music industry. In 1998, an innocent comment from a studio producer asking Marty if he’d consider an act as a Rogers impersonator was the impetus to kick-start Marty’s amazing second career in music. Marty played the hand and his awesome tribute to Kenny Rogers has now taken him international, to places he never dreamed he would visit. Don’t miss the “Kenny and Dolly” tour in September. The Westbank Lions Club is bringing this incredible show to the Westbank Community Centre with more locations to be announced. JUDE is the “woman behind the man”. Jude created Marty’s website, contacted hundreds of agents and sent out thousands of emails. Together they have travelled to Malaysia, Australia, USA and Mexico on his tours. When Marty works, Jude plays!

co m m u n i t y e ve nt s c a l e n d a r JUNE 2010 Stroke Awareness Month; www.heartandstroke.bc.ca ALS Awareness Month Brain Injury Awareness Month Senior’s Month National Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Awareness Month 11-12 20th Annual Fat Cat Children’s Festival; 250-860-4911 12 Okanagan 24 Hr Relay for Easter Seals & Boys and Girls Clubs; Melina 250-762-3989 ext.129 13 Telus Walk to Cure Diabetes; 250-868-1014 14 World Blood Donor Day; call Canadian Blood Services to

donate blood, 250-717-5244 14 6th Annual Seniors Safety Fair; call 250-861-6180 15 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 18 20th Annual Valley FirstUnited Way Golf Classic at the Okanagan Golf Club 18 11th Annual Crime Stoppers Golf Tournament, Sunset Ranch Golf Club 19 3rd Annual, Kelowna’s Gospel Mission 30K Club Bikeathon, Mission Creek Park; 250-763-3737 19 Boat for Hope, Variety Club with Boys and Girls Club, 250-762-3914 19 Walk for ALS, Rhapsody Plaza, Waterfront Park; 250-870-

1638 19 Get Growing, Kelowna Garden Club, 10am-2pm; 4150 Gordon Dr 20 4rd Kelowna Jaycees Annual Smoke on the Water Barbeque; http://kelownabbq.com/ 20 Boyd Autobody Vintage Car Club Father’s Day Show & Shine 21 National Aboriginal Day; Ki-LowNa Friendship Society, all day event 11am - 8pm 27 Gibson House Strawberry Tea, Regional District of Central Okanagan 27 Canadian Multiculturalism Day

JULY 2010 Parks Alive 2010, live music at the park 1 Canada Day International Classic and Antique Car Show ‘n Shine 1 37th Annual Folk Fest, Prospera Place 1 Annual Kelowna Pops Orchestra Canada Day Spectacular Concert 1 12th Annual Canada Day Celebrations, Downtown, Waterfront Park and Prospera Place, 250-862-3515 1-4 Westside Daze; 250-7683378 5-Aug 27 Park and Play Days Different parks each week day. Call 250-469-8811 for info on parks and times

8-10 Ogopogo Men’s Invitational Golf Tournament, Kelowna Golf & Country Club; 250-762-2531 10 Okanagan Lavender Farm Discovery Days, 9am - 4:30pm 10 Kelowna Dragon Boat Club Race 11 World Population Day 15-Aug 8 Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat, Kelowna Actor’s Studio, 250-862-2867 15 Interior Savings Moonlight Movie Kelowna City Park, North Field, movie starts at dusk 17 20th Anniversary of Canada’s Parks Day; check the Regional District or Parkinson Rec websites for what is happening at local parks today 17 Kelowna Across the Lake Swim

17 11th Annual DKA Summer Nite Car Show, 5-9pm; 250-862-3515 17 Okanagan Jazz & Blues Festival 17 Kelowna Farmers’ Market Cherry Festival, Springfield and Dilworth 21-25 13th Annual Okanagan International Film Festival 23-25 Kelowna Music & Arts Festival, Kelowna Cultural District; for more info 250-868-3326 24 15th Annual Cherry Fair; 10am - 3pm; location to be announced 31-Aug 1 Centre of Gravity, Downtown Kelowna, City Park

AUGUST 2010 1 BC Day 7 Okanagan Lavender Farm Discovery Days, 9am - 4:30pm 7 22nd DKA Annual Mardi Gras Street Festival, Bernard St., 250862-3515 9 National Peacekeepers’ Day 9 International Day of the Indigenous People 10-14 Kelowna PianoForte Festival, Rotary Centre for the Arts

11-15 Kelowna Pride Week 12 International Youth Day 12 2nd Annual Okanagan Pride Best Ball Golf Tournament 13-14 Okanagan Summer Wine Festival, Silver Star Mtn Resort, 250-861-6654 14 Okanagan Pride Festival 15 National Acadian Day 15-22 28th Annual Pushor Mitchell Apple Triathlon

18 Capri Charity Golf Classic; Harvest Golf Club; 250-762-3914 19 19th Annual Charity Golf Classic, The Harvest Golf Course 23 International Kitchen Garden Day; local farmer’s market on Saturdays and Wednesdays at Springfield and Dilworth

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Tee Off Against Abuse Submitted by Angela O’Brien

The money raised help the 2nd Stage Residences, which they call W.I.S.H., to stay in operation... The 2nd Stage residence provides that safe, affordable housing that gives women who stay there the time they need to survive, heal and thrive.

Remember for a moment the fires had erupted in West Kelowna last summer. People were forced to flee their homes with only minutes to pack. We rejoiced in the sense of community as neighbour helped neighbour and our emergency personnel swept in to protect us from the fire storms that endangered our property and our lives. Now imagine for a moment being a woman trapped in an abusive relationship where your only choice is to flee, but there is no neighbour or family to sweep in to protect you. Your only hope is a shelter. Since 1980, the Kelowna Women’s Shelter has provided accommodation and a wide range of support services to women and children who have been impacted by family violence Three years ago my mom and I opened Esteem Lingerie. It was important to us to give back to the community that supports us. We chose to focus our energy on the Kelowna Women’s Shelter as we believed it is a crucially important resource in our community. It doesn’t just provide a bandaid solution to the epidemic of abuse, but seeks to end it. We started with our “Dead Bra Donation” program, which has provided thousands of good bras to the Women’s Shelter and other support charities. One day the Shannon Lake golf pro approached us to sponsor a ladies golf night. Our collaboration of ideas resulted in the first “Linked Together” ladies golf event. The first two years of the golf tournament saw about 50 women join in each year and we raised about $4,000 for the BEYOND 50 • SUMMER 2010

Women’s Shelter. Then we met Lil, a woman of passion with keen organization skills, who teamed up with John and Glen from Shannon Lake Golf to truly turn this tournament into something special. Last year’s “Linked Together” event saw 90 women brave unusually blustery weather to golf. We all enjoyed dinner, prizes, a fabulous silent auction table and an incredibly moving presentation from Avril Tory Paice of the Women’s Shelter. Most importantly, by the end of the night more than $6,500 was raised for the Women’s Shelter 2nd Stage Residence. This year, we all couldn’t wait to start working on the tournament. Shannon Lake Golf has generously agreed to let us use the entire course for this incredible event. The money raised help the 2nd Stage Residences, which they call W.I.S.H., to stay in operation. Keep in mind that women who need sanctuary at the Kelowna Women’s Shelter can only stay there up to 30 days. Only one month to figure out where to live, how to support yourself and how to heal and find yourself again. The 2nd Stage residence provides that safe, affordable housing that gives women who stay there the time they need to survive, heal and thrive. So, mark Thursday, August 12, on your calendar. Register early to be a part of an event that may not change your life but it will change someone else’s. For more details contact Esteem Lingerie at 250-768-0171. 41

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

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

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Lake Country’s Hidden Treasure Submitted by Shannon Jorgenson, Manager, Lake Country Museum

After your visit to the museum, enjoy a specialty tea, light lunch, dessert or ice cream at the Ok Patio Cafe in the museum’s courtyard.

support for the CORD Looking for somewhere unique to take your bid. In September, guests this summer? Why not take a tour through CORD agreed to grant history at the Lake Country Museum, where past and the Heritage Society a present come together for a memorable day trip. long term lease and to The Lake Country Museum is located at the shore maintain the grounds of Lake Okanagan, on Okanagan Centre Road West, if the School District and features artifacts and historic photographs from would turn over the the community’s earliest days. The main building of Okanagan Centre School, Museum property to them. At a the museum is a historic two-room schoolhouse, exterior, Ok Patio Cafe regular meeting of the where students were taught from 1911 to the midBoard of Trustees, the members voted unanimously to turn 1980s. The Okanagan Centre Elementary School was built in over the building and property to the Regional District for 1911 as the community grew, and a second classroom was the sum of one dollar. It has housed the museum ever since. In 2010, the Lake Country Museum celebrates its 25th added in 1932. The school population fluctuated over the years as other areas of the District of Lake Country Anniversary. The past years have seen many changes, from developed, and the school at the end held only the the first vision of a community museum and parkland to the youngest students and finally closed permanently in 1984. extensive artifacts and local history collections today. The museum also includes the Annex, an outdoor exhibit As a school district trustee, Helen Gatzke knew about the closure. She, along with other members of the local area, and the Wentworth Cabin, built by Cyril and Joe Ratepayers Association, thought that the school property Wentworth in 1906 and relocated to the museum grounds should be kept intact and used for the benefit of the in 1998. After your visit to the museum, enjoy a specialty tea, light community. On June 18, 1984, the Lake Country Heritage and Cultural Society was formed, with Helen Gatzke elected lunch, dessert or ice cream at the Ok Patio Cafe in the as the first president, Ron Carter the treasurer, and Jane museum’s courtyard. A walk through the playground and public art exhibit, or a stroll along the lakeshore, and your Arnold the secretary. In June 1985, School District #23 advertised for bids to day trip will be complete. The Lake Country Museum, Archives, and Ok Patio Cafe purchase the property. The Central Okanagan Regional District was prepared to bid $1,000 for it, and over 500 are open seven days a week from May through September. members of the community signed a petition expressing Admission is by donation. BEYOND 50 • SUMMER 2010

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Never too Late for Fairy Tale Endings Submitted by Lorraine Beazley

...she could not imagine that after 30 years of singlehood, she’d soon exchange marriage vows under a favourite tree at Bear Creek Park.

When a woman from suite 111 goes to the dairy section in Safeway for a specialty item, Devonshire Cream for her strawberries, then meets the widower neighbour from suite 313, she could not imagine that after 30 years of singlehood, she’d soon exchange marriage vows under a favourite tree at Bear Creek Park. Well, it happened to me! If someone asks if you have a boyfriend and the answer a jocular “no” and then he extends an invitation to dinner the following week and the answer a definite “yes,” the future unfolds as you both grab the brass ring and go for the ride. Our first date, three days later, May 14, 2008, was dinner at the Minstrel with Frank Sinatra (Robert Fine) and chatting it up over a martini. So began our whirlwind romance. At 77 and 79, there is no time to ponder when a moment feels right. Three months later, on August 30, the day after my granddaughter’s wedding, we took advantage of family gathered in Kelowna, driving in a duly decorated Vintage Comet convertible to claim Just Married in remarkable sized letters with honks and waves to the relatives as they gazed in shock. We were in the back seat and our chauffeur/witnesses, son46

in-law Dave at the wheel and daughter Brenda in the front. After enjoying the Penticton Jazz Festival, we boarded our honeymoon special, a September Wells Gray Tour to Seattle, destination the Embassy Suites. Suitcases arrived without beckon. The trip included excellent seating for Phantom of the Opera and the Broadway play Shrek. Rooms and tickets booked in advance, destinations were ready to receive us as we enjoyed an eventful four-day excursion. Hubby George, took the opportunity to regale the atrium of people with his jazz renditions on the idle grand piano. We look back on this first year with joyful memory. A brand new home at Terravita in West Kelowna, visits with our blended six families, trips by train, plane and automobile. We explored Chicago, Minneapolis, Portland, Salt Spring Island, Kamloops, Trail and Mexico on our own, but eventually found the hustle and bustle of airports, distances and line-ups more than we care to handle. We’ve hung up our skates so to speak. From here on, we will leave the planning and special care to Wells Gray Tours. We just sign and sigh. Our story is a testament that it is never too late to live happily ever after. BEYOND 50 • SUMMER 2010