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22 4 Finding Balance • Laurel D'Andrea • Do you agree with her perspective?
6 Energy Efficiency Really Pays • Check out what we found for you.
10 5 Step Program to Bargain Hunting • Laurel D'Andrea • Consignment shopping made easy.
12 Safe Spring Purging • Rae Stewart • Time to detox your bathroom.
32 Fun Exercise A Paddle Away • Lana Nunweiler • Check out the fastest growing racquet sport in North America.
34 Healthy Water Healthy Life • Dr. Barbara James • Learn some interesting facts about water.
35 Kelowna CoolScupting™ Success Stories • Dr. Craig Crippen • The green way to
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remove that bulge.
36 Personal Guide to a Stress Free Life
13 Did you know? • Dr. David Wikenheiser • Help your body naturally.
14 KGH Supports Green Healthcare • Diane Paterson • Check out the new green wing.
16 Education Down on the Farm • Claude Desmarais & Graham, Adam • Students making a difference by getting their hands dirty.
• Amaada Joy • Some simple steps to a stress free life.
39 It only Takes One to Win • Laurel D'Andrea • Congratulations Susan Steen.You’re the winner!
40 Meadowlark Nature Festival • Anita Dunford • 15 years strong and this annual event is still one of the best.
17 Most Environmentally Dedicated Group • Check out the 2011 winner.
41 Mission Painters Inspiring Art on Display • Time to check out some local artists.
18 The Changing Face of Organic Food Sources • Cathy Fuller • Learn about water
42 Why Use a Travel Advisor • Laura
consumption and organic crop production.
22 Checking the Okanagan’s Vital Signs • Cheryl Miller • Did we make the grade?
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Konschuh-Penney • Why an expert is the only way to go.
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44 Angels Among Us • Marie McKiernan • Red Cross shares their angel with us.
24 Dating in the Middle Ages • Darcy Nybo • Where would you go to meet someone?
26 Community Events • Spring is here and the community has a lot going on... check it out.
28 Wheeling a Good Deal • Summer Bracey • Bike to Work it's cheaper than gas.
30 A Lean and Green Body • Dr.Wayne Terai •
4 Publisher’s Point of View 26 Community Events 28-38 Health Matters 39 Contest Winner 42 Travel 44 Angels Among Us DEPARTMENTS
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Finding solutions to a healthier you.
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Balance Mom was raised on the farm and waste was not something that was tolerated.We never had a big and fancy house. We never had more than we needed. But somehow we always had enough. The house we grew up in was just less than 900 square feet, with a partially-finished basement.There were six kids and our parents, yet we really never complained about space and what we didn’t have. When I listen, read and talk about green initiatives to save our planet, I often feel we should just take a page from our parents’ and grandparents’ books and things would be better. My mom had barrels to catch the rain to water the garden, we had a wood and coal furnace and when it went out we simply put on a sweater. Composting was a way of life for us, and my mom even built the box out of recycled wood from my dad’s pile of treasures. We
loved our clothesline because our bedding always smelt like sunshine we had a dryer but it was for emergencies only. We road our bikes or took the bus to visit our friends. We never expected our parents to drive us two blocks to a friend’s house. So,why are we in such a mess today? Progress and technology are fantastic, but has it made us lazy and irresp-
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onsible? It is time that we take a step back,so our children and grandchildren can live, breathe and enjoy a healthy existence. Beyond 50 has created an issue promoting green initiatives. The contributors include those who offer rebates to make our homes more efficient and an article on how the expansion at KGH has been built to LEED Gold standards. LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability, by recognizing performance in five key areas of human environmental health. I feel that part of the reason we are in this state we are in is because we want everything to happen right now. This fast-paced culture not only pollutes the environment, but it also affects our health - mentally and physically. Please don’t get me wrong, I value technology and how much easier some things are, but at the end of the day we still need balance. So here is my suggestion to you for 2012 to keep our planet a little greener:
• Buy everyone in your family a sweater or hoodie and keep the heat down. • When the kids want a ride to their friends, grab the dog and walk with them. It’s a great way to have a conversation,save some gas and keep your heart healthy. • Look for natural ways to heal your body, my mom always had the best remedies and they didn’t come from the drugstore. • Teach your grandchildren how to compost and plant a garden, they will value each bit of produce they create,and it’s time you can spend connecting with them. • Before you throw something away think about if it can be donated, recycled or turned into a piece of art. The less we waste the better off we will be.
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Beyond 50 wants to help its readers help the planet.The following information is just a “snapshot”of rebates and programs offered by LivesmartBC, BC Hydro and FORTIS BC. It is up to you the consumer to take advantage of these offers. Think about the savings you will see now and the impact it will make in the future.You may be“beyond 50”but you need to consider the future generations…
Save Energy Save Money • Heating costs rise about 5% for every degree above 20°C (68°F) that you set your thermostat. Lower your thermostat by one or two degrees and wear a sweater if you need to. • Switch to programmable, ENERGY STAR® thermostats. It works automatically and can save you as much as 10% on your energy bills. • Add more insulation inside your exterior walls to help your home stay warmer in winter and cooler in summer. • Replace old or drafty windows and doors with ENERGY STAR windows and doors.These will net you year-round savings of as much as 7% on your energy bills, even more if you live in one of the colder areas of BC.
Residential Rebates • Appliance Rebates: Purchase and select qualified ENERGY STAR clothes washer, dishwasher, refrigerator or an qualified ENERGY STAR freezer and be eligible for a rebate. • EnerChoice Fireplace: Change your oil or
Want more information? For complete details and other offers and rebates check out these websites: • www.bchydro.com/rebates • www.bchydro.com/powersmart • www.fortisbc.com/offers • www.fortisbc.com/powersense • www.livesmartbc.ca/rebates
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propane heating system to natural gas, install a new qualified ENERGY STAR rated high-efficiency heating system and you may qualify for a $1,000 cash rebate.
• Energy Star Lighting: Up to 50% off per bulb when you purchase LED and some CFL lighting. • Programmable Thermostats: 50% rebate on a qualifying thermostat. • Insulation: whether it be attic, exterior walls or basement see what incentive works best for you.
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Energy Savings Kits Easy and Free for Low Income Households With BC Hydro’s and FORTIS BC’s free Energy Saving Kit, you could save up to $100 a year on your energy bills while doing your part to help the environment. The kit includes energy-saving light bulbs, weather stripping for doors and windows, and much more. All free for low income households and easy to install.Whether you rent or own, live in a house or apartment-apply online at bchydro.com/freekit or call 1-877-431-9463.
More Ways to Save - for Low Income Households With BC Hydro’s Energy Conservation Assistance Program, low income households can lower their electricity costs through professional energy efficiency upgrades. All products and services are free of charge. If you live in a low income household* and spend more than $650 a year on your electricity bills** you may qualify for this free offer. Find out more at bchydro.com/ecap or call 1-877-431-9463. * Based on Statistics Canada’s Low Income Cut-offs. ** To qualify, a home must use a minimum of 8000 kWh/yr in electricity and proof of income is required. Products installed depend on the individual characteristics of home. In rural and remote areas, minimum participation levels are required.
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Quick Tips to Save... • Let your dishes air dry. • Run your dishwasher with a full load. • Wash your clothes in cold water. • Put dimmers on your light switches. • Self-clean your oven while it’s still hot from making dinner or baking. • Open your fridge only when you have to.
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Five Actions You Can Take at Home:
Look for qualified
ENERGY STAR products - make sure when you are out shopping, that the appliances you purchase have the“Energy Star”logo.
Seal and insulate your home - you can eliminate drafts, keep your home more comfortable year round, save energy that would otherwise be wasted, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Ch or ang C e sta FL - 5 li rt we gh so a ts m ll h to ew a L he ve ED re to .
Spread the Word - tell family and friends that energy efficiency is good for their homes and good for the environment because it lowers greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. If you have used one of the rebates offered by LivesmartBC, BC Hydro and/ or FORTIS BC, tell your friends and family. Help the ones you care about save money and also save the environment.
Use water efficiently - saving water around the home is simple. Municipal water systems require a lot of energy to purify and distribute water to households, and saving water, especially hot water, can lower greenhouse gas emissions.
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Celebrates 30years The Central Okanagan Hospice Association (COHA)
serving those at end of life from Oyama to Peachland. Join us in any of our 2012 activities as we look to the future strengthened by our past.
May 6 Hike for Hospice
Mission Creek Park - register a team on line at www.hospicecoha.org
June 20 our AGM
will be held at the Ramada Hotel.
July 7 Swingers Open
A fun - for- everyone golf tournament at Shannon Lake Golf Course. www.hospicecoha.org
Fall 2012 Heritage Linen & China Sale
Please consider making a bequest to COHA to ensure that our work will continue into the future.
1982 - 2012
Offering supportive, compassionate care to those in need.
30 years of providing helping hands and loving care at the end of life.
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5 Step Program to
Bargain Hunting
Shopping consignment is an affordable way to find great labels and near new apparel at a fraction of the cost. Not
only does it make financial sense, it’s also “very green” to take your unwanted items in for consignment. You get the cash; someone else gets great stuff at a reduced rate. Not to mention it can be a whole lot of fun too! Long before the current economic situation, many shoppers have been bargain hunters.They love the challenge and the hunt when looking for the perfect piece. Buying at second-hand stores and consignment shops offers you a wonderful way to extend your buying dollars. Beyond 50 wants to share five great tips for consignment shopping. TAKE YOUR TIME • Consignment boutiques are quite different than other clothing shops. It’s very rare that they get more than one of the same designer item at
the same time - and even rarer to find two in the same size! Instead of multiples of the same item sitting side by side in the store, you’ll find each hanger holding individual treasure. Since almost every apparel item in these shops is unique, you simply cannot take in all the wonders with a cursory glance. Give yourself time to browse through splendour of the fantastic shoes, purses, dresses, suits,accessories,and all the fabulous apparel items available.Don’t be afraid to rifle through the clothing racks. TRY IT ON • Consignment shops have so many labels and fashions from so many different designers that they can’t keep count! Since every designer and fashion house has their own interpretation of size, cut, and proportion, you need to try every outfit on,in order to make sure you
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are getting a great fit.Since these items are sold on behalf of consignors, stores have to enforce a strict no return or refund policy, so make sure it looks wonderful before you leave the shop! BRING A FRIEND • It never hurts to get a second opinion right? So bring a constructively honest friend who loves to shop just as much as you do! Consignment shopping can be a great way to spend a few hours with a friend; finding fantastic items for each other, getting unbiased opinions on how the items look on you. And a second pair of eyes may just spot that designer item you’ve always been looking for! LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT • Consignment shop proprietors want you to leave the store happy with your purchases. They don’t want you to buy something simply because it was a superb deal and you got it for next to nothing by wheeling and dealing. They’d rather you buy the apparel because it makes you look and feel fabulous! CHECK BACK OFTEN • New fantastic pieces arrive in consignment shops daily! So make sure to drop by often or keep tabs on your favourite designers by browsing the latest apparel displayed on the stores’ websites. Some of the shops offer electronic newsletters to clients, so make sure you are on their email list,so you don’t miss out.When the item you’ve been looking for appears in the shop, this is a great what to ensure you get your hands on it. The Okanagan is home to some pretty unique and funky shops, so all you have to do is grab a friend, grab your keys and hit the road. Happy shopping everyone!
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Safe Spring Purging Submitted by Rae Stewart
Are you a spring cleaner? Love that declutter blitz that leaves you with that “ahh” feeling organized and at greater peace with your surroundings? What better place to start than your cupboards, especially the ones that often get overlooked - in the bathroom. The last time I took the time to do some serious bathroom detoxing, I was shocked at how quickly I was able to pile up a small drug store’s share of unused stuff. Do we really need kids’ cough syrup with the 2008 expiry date, or those vitamin supplements from a bygone era?
When was the last time you did an overhaul of your expired prescriptions, medications, old vitamins, throat lozenges, containers missing their labels, and stuff in just plain questionable condition?
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You, too, may be surprised at what you find. Oh, and if you’re thinking dumping a lot of it into the toilet, think again! Granted, pharmaceuticals make up a pretty small portion of our waste stream, but it’s still a potent one, so safe disposal is critical. Keeping these items out of the hands of our kids or people who might use them inappropriately is just as important as keeping them out of our local landfill, sewer systems and water supplies. By taking care of them properly, it prevents you or someone in your home inadvertently using expired medications. So, what’s the best way to safely dispose of all of these pharmaceuticals? Take them to your neighbourhood pharmacy. Over 90 per cent of pharmacies in B.C. participate in the
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Medications Return Program, a free of charge take-back system. Participating pharmacies will take back everything from prescription and non-prescription medications, to herbal products, vitamin and mineral supplements, throat lozenges, sharps and needles, and even those little plastic pill bottles your prescriptions come in. The Medications Return Program is administered on behalf of the pharmaceutical industry by the Post Consumer Stewardship Association and is funded by brand owners that sell medications in B.C. They make sure all products are safely collected and disposed of by incineration. And while we’re on the subject of spring cleaning, why stop at the bathroom? When doing your massive overhaul, keep in mind the wide range of charities and not-for-profits in our community always happy to be on the receiving end of gently-used household goods and clothing. (For some suggestions check out the Living Greener Calendar at regionaldistrict.com/recycle). There are various stewardship takeback programs now up and running in B.C. that cover everything from pharmaceuticals, to electronics, and small appliances. Check out recycle.bc.ca, an easy one-stop shop for a wide range of your recycle and safe disposal needs. And remember, for most unused or unwanted materials, there’s almost always a home. It sometimes just takes a few extra steps to find the right one. It’s always worth the extra effort when it comes to the overall health of our planet! For more information go to regionaldistrict.com/ recycle, email info@recy cle.com, or call the Regional Waste Reduction Office at 250-4696250. RAE STEWART is always around to help.
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Did you Know? Submitted by Dr. David Wikenheiser
Lavender • Lavender is a narrow leaved plant with distinctive blue flowers native to the Mediterranean area. Lavender oil from the leaves and flowers support energy production and blood circulation to feed, calm, and regenerate nerves. Lavender oil is well known for promoting the healing of skin irritations, including rashes and blisters.
Peppermint • Peppermint is a broad leaved plant that grows throughout the world. Peppermint oil supports the flow of fluids in your body. Peppermint oil supports lymph movement to help resolve throat infections, swollen ankles, and abdominal bloating. Peppermint oil supports the hydration and elasticity of your tendons, joints, and skin.
Lecithin • Lecithin is a good fat that feeds and lubricates your body. Lecithin feeds nerves allowing you to think clearer. Lecithin also flushes toxins out of your liver and dilutes them to reduce your risk of having a gall bladder attack or irritable bowel. Lecithin is produced from soy bean and sunflower seed oils.
Apple Cider Vinegar • Apple cider vinegar turns on digestion. You need full digestion to get the full value out of the foods you eat. Drinking as little as one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in half a glass of water, ten minutes before eating a meal will give you more energy and help you control your weight.
Acidophilus • Good health depends on good digestion, which depends on having enough good intesinal bacteria. Of the over 200 good intestinal bacteria the best known and most important is Lactobacillus acidophilus. Acidophilus blocks the growth of problem causing bacteria and it balances your immune system. Acidophilus occurs naturally in fermented dairy products like yogurt.
DR. DAVID WIKENHEISER is a Naturopathic Doctor. He was born and raised in Kelowna where he practices regenerative medicine. His articles appear in prominent newspapers and magazines as well as on his website www.TheNatural Facts.com www.WelcomeToKelowna.com • Your Portal to the Community
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KGH SUPPORTS
Green Healthcare Submitted by Diane Paterson
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video-conferencing rooms and clinical skills areas for medical undergraduates and post-graduate residents. Staff and physicians, who will be working in the new tower, are now familiarizing themselves with the new spaces and processes. The Canada Green Building Council promotes sustainable buildings throughout Canadian communities, using LEED standards, which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.
Natural Light in the new Renal Dialysis Department.
Both of these expansions have been built to LEED Gold standards. LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human environmental health:
You can’t help but notice the extensive changes happening at the Kelowna General Hospital. A short drive down Pandosy Avenue and you pass under Kelowna’s first enclosed pedestrian overpass, between the new Centennial Building and the East Pandosy Building at KGH. The New Patient Care Tower (Centennial Building) features an expanded emergency department, modernized operating rooms, consolidated and improved ambulatory care (day procedure) department, a new renal dialysis department, a new adult psychiatric unit, and a rooftop heli-pad with direct link to the emergency department. Construction began in November 2008 and the building is scheduled to open in May 2012. The Clinical Academic Campus at KGH is a 34,000 squarefoot stand-alone facility, which officially opened on January 25, 2010, and includes a 180-seat lecture theatre, specialized
• Sustainable site development • Water efficiency • Energy efficiency • Materials selection • Indoor environment quality As quoted by Interior Health Board Chair, Norman Embree, “While Interior Health’s goal is to improve the health and wellness of its residents, we understand the linkage between health and the environment.” Interior Health is recognized provincially and nationally for its environmental accomplishments. Interior Health was named the Energy & Environmental Stewardship Award recipient for 2011 from the Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL), the first organization in Western Canada to receive this award. Doug Rankmore, CEO of the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation says, “These are very exciting times for the Kelowna General Hospital and the KGH Foundation.” The
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DIANE PATERSON joined the KGH Foundation team in January 2009, after 10 years working at a Hospital Foundation in Winnipeg. She finds it extremely rewarding when she can assist donors wishing to fulfill their philanthropic goals. To find out how you can create your own legacy at the KGH Foundation,contact Diane Paterson, CFRE at 250-862-4300, local 7011 or diane.paterson@ interiorhealth.ca.
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Central Okanagan is one of the fastest growing population bases in Canada. Kelowna General Hospital needs to expand to meet those needs and the needs presented by being designated as a Tertiary Referral Hospital. “We’re proud that Interior Health recognizes the importance of environmental stewardship.” The KGH Foundation has granted more than $40 million to Kelowna General Hospital and its partner facilities in the Central Okanagan. The KGH Foundation’s Take Care, Take Part Campaign is raising $6 million to support the purchase of state-of-the-art equipment needed to advance the quality of patient care in the new Centennial Building, and to support the transition of the Kelowna General Hospital to a full teaching hospital. Funds raised in this campaign will help support three areas: • A new emergency department that will be four times the current facility size and will include a separate paediatric trauma area, a mental illness and addictions treatment area, state-of-the-art trauma rooms, as well as improved waiting space for the comfort of families and caregivers. • The new ambulatory care department will provide space to bring all day surgery procedures together, enabling staff to improved efficiencies in all procedures. These improvements should reduce waiting times for tests, diagnosis, and treatments or rehabilitation, enabling patients to return to the comfort of their homes for a faster
and less stressful recovery process. • A new 180-seat state-of-the-art lecture theatre, housed in the new UBC Clinical Academic Campus at the Hospital, will advance medical care through the use of real-time, high-definition video conferencing technology. Students, physicians and nursing staff can take part in medical education forums taught in other locations of the province or country without even having to leave the hospital. For over 100 years, the Kelowna General Hospital has been there to take care of us; providing us with the care we need, when we need it for our families, and for the people we care about. We invite you to take part in this exciting campaign. Together, we can all play an important role in creating the best care for patients, colleagues, family and loved ones, for years to come. For more information on how you can support the Take Care Take Part Campaign, contact Doug Rankmore, CEO of Kelowna General Hospital Foundation by calling 250-8624300, local 7000 or email doug.rankmore@interiorhealth.ca
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Three years ago, as he cycled from downtown to his new position at UBC Okanagan, Claude Desmarais was struck by how development was taking up land that had long been used for agricultural purposes. Seeing the beauty of Robert’s Lake, and the valley that surrounds it, the Reichwald Professor in Germanic Studies hit on the idea of having a farm run by the university community, with the help of local residents.Three years later, Preservation Farm, operated largely by students, has completed its first successful season of growing, and is setting its aim on great things in the year to come.
The goals of Preservation Farm and Research Initiative (PFRI) are many, but they all centre on growing healthy, local food without pesticides. This farm, though, is much more than just a place to grow produce. It is also a place where students, faculty, and community members can learn about sustainable agriculture; where healthy eating is promoted and celebrated; and it’s a place to serve as a platform for research into sustainability. During the first growing season, the farm successfully brought to market a variety of vegetables, as well as donating portions to the Kelowna Community Food Bank and the Kelowna Gospel Mission. This fall, the Preservation Farm was an active member in the first and very successful on-campus farmers’ market, as well as many other awareness events. The support of faculty, staff, students, and the local community has been phenomenal, and has been essential to getting this far. What is the way forward? In the coming weeks, the students will be building a larger, moveable greenhouse in
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Sara, Michelle, Stephen, Claude, Kathleen and Kyle - summer group.
order to lengthen their growing season. Planting will follow first in the greenhouse, and as the ground thaws, and the days get longer, the Preservation Farm will once again be green with life. This season promises to be even more successful than the last. We will be growing more produce, engaging more people on the farm, and spreading our message of the benefits of knowing where your food comes from to an even larger audience. This project is extremely exciting to be a part of, both because of the possibility for benefit to the community, but also because of the people involved in it.The students who join this project are bright, highly-motivated, and aware of their role as citizens. As a faculty member, it is incredibly fulfilling to work with these young men and women. And the students have also expressed the personal fulfillment the project has offered them. In the past, we have received donations from various people - either of money in return for charitable receipts, donation of materials, or of their time and expertise. For all involved in the project, it goes without saying how grateful we are for these contributions. Among all those who have assisted this project - and there have been so many - major thanks must go to Jill and Michael Treschows, who have offered a space on their land for the Farm. If you are interested in helping out, making a donation, or would like more information on the project, please feel free to contact us at: preservationfarm@gmail.com
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CLAUDE DESMARAIS hails from Hamilton, Ontario, and has lived in Quebec, New Brunswick and all over Germany. He likes movies, the outdoors, writing, travel, many“things German,”and, naturally, gardening. GRAHAM HENRY is the current student manager of the farm and is passionate about both playing in, as well as preserving our natural environment. He is an avid kayaker, skier, and mountain biker and is currently in third year psychology at UBCO, with the aspirations of an environmental law degree.
Claude, Camille, Julie, Kyle, Joseph, Brett, Loys - 2012/13 academic year (September to April).
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2011 Winner: Salvation Army Thrift Stores The Salvation Army Thrift Stores receive clothing, furniture, electronic and household donations from the public. The store sells items that might otherwise end up in our landfills. For items that are not appropriate for resale, the Salvation Army has partnered with Planet Earth Recycling to further increase the amount of waste diverted from the Landfill. Emphasizing re-use before recycling, the Salvation Army Thrift Stores do a big part to reduce waste in Kelowna and throughout the Okanagan. 2011: Mayor Sharon Shepherd (left) and Geri Grainger (right).
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“If you are a believer in organic products than you understand the holistic picture” - Cathy Fuller By the time you are reading this article, I will be heading home to Kelowna after living in El Pescadero, Mexico, for five months. Learning and teaching about organic products, soil amendments, compost, compost tea and Integrated Pest Management are some of the challenges I have faced while in the southern Baja. I have also gained a whole new appreciation in
understanding water consumption, organic crop production, permaculture and sustainability within small communities; while taking on a new awareness for conserving and nurturing our constantly changing environment. Water is a scarce commodity here in the Baja, and its importance is not taken lightly. Some of the aquifers have dried up and others are in critical state. The shear volume of water consumption to keep up with supply and demand from the U.S. and Canadian markets is forcing companies to drill into areas meant to sustain natural estuaries, native plant habitat and sensitive environmental growing zones. Much of the organic product grown in Mexico - a staggering figure of 70 to 80 per cent - is shipped long distances to the massive U.S., Canada and other world markets. The demand for organic produce is forcing this once unique market to think outside the box. A whole new generation of natural/ organic pesticides have been discovered, fermented and packaged. Bacteria soilbased pesticides such as Spinosad and Spinetoram are now among the new ammunition that control and destroy many pest problems in our gardens. Along with the new super powers
Where is organic food in your community? Urban Harvest delivers the freshest certified organic produce and select grocery items (free-range eggs, artisan breads, organic dairy, and more!) right to your home! We buy as much as we can locally, and our website, newsletters, and Facebook page connect you to food sources, recipes/food tips, and community event info. Prefer to do your own shopping? We also offer a weekly Saturday Market from 9am-1pm at our warehouse on 806 Crowley Avenue where you’ll find great deals and a wide selection all year round.
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of improved action to control insects come other positive benefits. The vast majority of the U.S. and Canadian population not only wants organic produce on the shelves of the grocery store but also expect no blemishes, bruises, brown spots or blights. Producing all this perfectlooking bounty also bumps up water consumption. Closer to home the backyard farmer, who once was feeding just the family and surrounding community, suddenly finds he/she is growing organic produce on a much greater scale. The once small crop farmer now has to spend more money on equipment, larger vehicles, fuel, shipping, fertilizer and skilled labour to meet increased demand.
Organic farmers are pushing their own limitations to make sure that the consumer gets what they want, cutting corners using harmful fumigants to destroy insects, weeds, root knot nematode; instead of rotating crops, resting soil and using mechanical, cultural, or biological methods to control weeds and grasses. More fossil fuel is consumed creating more carbon emissions transporting produce further away. The amount of water applied has sky rocketed, straining aquifers, rivers, streams and lakes just to produce that perfect-looking vegetable or fruit. So, what can the consumer do to ensure that local organic farming remains sustainable? Shop locally within a 20-mile radius of your home. Empower yourself by visiting your local organic farmers. Find out how the produce is grown, what fertilizer is used, how weeds and insects are controlled.
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Support your local farmer’s market, stay within realistic boundaries; make a commitment to take care of your immediate community. Additional rewards you may realize include meeting like-minded people, gaining business connections and learning new gardening techniques. Eat produce that has slight blemishes, bumps and bruises. Be conscious of your water input and output. Remember, never abuse what Mother Nature has to offer!
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Vital Signs
Checking the Okanagan’s
The average Canadian uses 329 litres of water a day, whether it’s for showering, flushing toilets or doing laundry. But in the Okanagan, we use more than twice that amount. For a family of four, that’s 81,000 litres of water a month, or enough to fill an average backyard swimming pool. Yet, the Okanagan has the lowest per person water availability in Canada. In the Central Okanagan’s VitalSigns® report card, issued by Central Okanagan Foundation earlier this month, our community gave itself a grade of “B-” in the issue area of “Environment.” VitalSigns® is a program supported by Community Foundations of Canada. Twenty-two communities across the country produced reports as part of a regular check-up to measure the quality of life in Canadian communities, identify trends, and share opportunities for action. The Central Okanagan report features 11 issue areas and a variety of stats, both positive and negative. The perception that the Okanagan is blessed with an abundance of fresh water has led many to think that we have an endless supply and we don’t have to worry about conserving, says Corinne Jackson, communications and research coordinator with the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OKBW). With population growth and climate change, changes in behavior are a must. “Our research has found that in the Okanagan basin, outdoor irrigation accounts for almost 25 per cent of our water use. That means that almost a quarter of all the water we use is going towards greening our lawns,” she explains. “And the only reason we have green lawns is because of how much water we use. It’s not natural to the area. The only desert in all of Canada is in our watershed.” About 18 months ago, the OKWB launched Okanagan WaterWise, an education and public outreach program to 22 • SPRING 2012 • BEYOND 50
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increase awareness among valley residents about water issues in the Okanagan. It’s meant to bring residents of the Okanagan valley together with the understanding that our water source is connected - we all share the same resource. Jackson says public education is key to changing behaviours. “We recognize that people love their green lawns. So can we look at making our lawns smaller, using drought-tolerant turf or native species, which require less water or even xeriscaping, which is lowmaintenance and uses far less water,” she says.
According to the Vital Signs report, community members expressed the importance of conserving our water, as well as, improving curbside recycling and implementing curbside compost pickup. Peter Rotheisler, with the Regional District of Central Okanagan’s waste reduction office, says public education and outreach has gone a long way to bringing the issue of recycling to the forefront with Okanagan residents. As well, a number of special events are held throughout the year to encourage residents to recycle or reuse materials, such as the trunk sale and composter sale. Rotheisler says the residential recycling program has been operating in the Central Okanagan since July 2000, and each year the program has seen higher volumes of materials collected. In early 2007, the number of plastics accepted by the residential recycling program increased and residents overwhelmingly supported this expansion in service. In 2011, 50 per cent of all curbside waste (including recycling and yard waste) collected in the Central Okanagan was diverted from the landfill. However, the most recent survey done by the Regional District of Central Okanagan found 37 per cent of the residential A Forum for Boomers and Seniors • www.Beyond50mag.com
garbage currently sent - that means more than one-third of what you’re putting in your garbage can be recycled. “There is still work to do, we recognize that. But behavior change doesn’t come quickly,” he adds. So what’s next? The waste reduction office recently initiated a study looking at how Okanagan residents manage kitchen waste, including fruits and vegetables, table scraps, meat, fish, poultry, bones, dairy products, fat, bread, rice, pasta, coffee grounds, filters, tea bags, eggshells, etc. Rotheisler says other municipalities, including Vancouver, have started pilot programs to deal with kitchen waste and, depending on the results of the study, it’s something that could be considered in two to three years. The Central Okanagan Foundation provides funding for many registered charities that are crucial to the health and wellbeing of our community. Agencies that we fund focus on a range of causes that reflect the diversity and needs of our community. To find out more about applying for a grant in the area of the environment, please contact CHERYL MILLER, Grants Manager with the Central Okanagan Foundation at cheryl@centralokanaganfoundation.org. To view the 2011 Central Okanagan Vital Signs Report, including statistics on the Environment, visit www.Central OkanaganFoundation.org.
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Dating
in the Middle Ages
Dating is stressful at the best of times. Dating in our teens, 20s and 30s was hard enough. Now that we’ve reached middle age, dating is downright daunting. Finding a date shouldn’t be that hard. There are friends who can set you up and co-workers who can do the same. There are groups to join, ageappropriate clubs to scour and websites to sign up for. Yet for some, it’s darn near impossible to find that one person you really enjoy being with. A friend told me it’s because our tolerance level for BS is lessened with each passing year. I tend to agree, although I prefer to think of it as knowing more about what I want in a partner. So where is the one? Marnie went shopping for hers literally. She would get dressed up in her finest casual grocery shopping clothes, complete with nails shiny and hair sleek. She told me: “Find the ones
with carts full of microwave dinners, chips and cereal.” I tried peering into men’s shopping carts a few times, but all I got were strange looks. So much for that concept. Heather had another idea. “My mom was renovating her kitchen and I went to Home Depot almost every day. I was in and out a lot of times and every now and then I’d make eye contact and
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smile, but no one ever approached me.” Then one day she got up the nerve to flirt.“I was looking at some product and I asked his advice. He was very helpful and I noticed he wasn’t wearing a ring. Just as I was going to ask him if he could give me a first-hand demonstration, his son came up to him and told him that Mom was waiting. So much for wedding rings!” My experience at Home Depot was pretty much the same as Heather’s. I’m a handy kinda gal. But the most interest I’ve ever received at a hardware store was when I asked a staff member for a coupling and he raised an eyebrow. So where can you meet eligible singles? You could always seek them out in their natural environment. Find something you have a passion for, and get involved. Join a church, a singing group, volunteer at the SPCA, help clean out
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local streams, or plant trees. There are hundreds of organizaitons looking for volunteers - join them, pitch in and maybe, just maybe, you’ll meet someone you like. Then once you find someone you have at least one thing in common with, you have to go through the arduous task of finding out what else you have in common and if he or she is right for you. In today’s busy world - that’s a lot extra work - even if it is worth it. In the past I’ve tried all of the above, including online dating. It gave me a bit more information before I decided to go on a first date. In fact, I met my exhusband that way back in the 20th century before online dating became popular. Lately I’ve been thinking about finding myself a matchmaker. I’ve heard there is one in the area - Julie of Magnetix Dating Agency. She mixes modern technology with good oldfashioned matchmaking mojo to find someone just right for you. Something tells me it’s time to give her a call. After all, you never know until you try. DARCY NYBO is an award winning author, freelance writer, editor, and columnist. She writes and edits for several online, local, provincial and national publications. Her website is www.alwayswrite.ca
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MARCH 2012 National Epilepsy Month Juvenile Arthritis Month Easter Seals Month Polio Awareness Month 1 Yard Waste Collection begins 13-22 Nature Detectives Spring Break Camps at the EECO, 9am. 15&19 Babysitter Training Course 16 Ensemble Made in Canada, Piano Quartet, Mary Irwin Theatre, 7:30pm 17 St. Patrick’s Day 17 Doo Wap Swap Meet 17 Steven Page, 7:30pm, RCA,
www.rotarycentreforthearts.com 20 First Day of Spring 21 International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 22 World Water Day 23-24 Ubutu - The Cape Town Project, RCA, 7:30pm 24 Kelowna Sunrise Rotary - Boot Scootin Barn Dance - Rutland Centennial Hall. 5pm-1am www.kelownasunriserotary.com 24 Free Family Night, 6pm, Parkinson Recreation Centre
24 World Tuberculosis Day 24 Food for Photos, fundraiser for the Kelowna Community Food Bank, Mission Creek Regional Park 24-25 Babies in Bloom, Okanagan Baby Fair, Okanagan College Centre for Learning, 1000 KLO Rd, 10am-5pm 30 Swinging with the Stars Gala, Central Okanagan Hospice Society, Coast Capri Hotel. 31 Kelowna Singles Dance, Rutland Centennial Hall, 7:30pm 31 Earth Hour; turn your lights off from 8:30pm-9:30pm
APRIL 2012 Daffodil Month, Canadian Cancer Society National Parkinson Awareness Month Earth Month 1 Campus to Campus Half Marathon, 8:15am start, Okanagan College. www.okanagan.bc.ca 1 Spring Fling Fair, Parkinsons Rec, 10am-4pm 2 Want to buy a composter? Visit www.regionaldistrict.com 5 Neighbourhood Nosh, Laurel Packinhouse, 4pm 5 Thursday Night Dance, Water Street Senior’s Centre, 7:30 6 Good Friday 6 Easter Pancake Breakfast, 10am 1pm, FREE pancake breakfast plus
free clothing, Parkinson Rec Centre www.victorylifefellowship.net World Health Day Easter Sunday National Wildlife Week Ladysmith Black Mambazo volcal group, Kelowna Community Theatre, 7:30pm Environmental Mind Grind Day; www.kelowna.ca The High Bar Gang, Rotary Centre for the Arts, 7:30pm National Volunteer Week. www.kcr.ca Newcomers Club, Water St. Seniors Centre, 7pm Global Youth Service Days Cancer Society, Daffodil Ball www.daffodilballbc.com
22 Earth Day 26 Canadian Mennonite University Choir and the Okanagan Festival Singers, First Mennonite Church 27-28 30-Hour Famine - World Vision fundraiser to combat hunger world wide www.30hourfamine.org 28 3rd Annual Spring Kids Flea Market, Rutland Centennial Hall, 8am-1pm 28-29 Annual Kelowna Yacht Club Boat & Leisure Show www.kelownayachtclub.com 29 Kiwanis Music Festival Gala Concert, Bottega Farm Inn, 2:30pm www.kelownakiwanisfestival.com
MAY 2012 Speech and Hearing Awareness Month Asian Heritage Month International Motorcycle Safety Month Leave a Legacy Month 1 Vedanta Academy presents Beauty and the Beast, 7pm, Kelowna Community Theatre, www.vedantaacademy.com 6 Scotiabank MS Walk 2012 4-9 Okanagan Spring Wine Festival. www.owfs.com 6 10th Annual Hike for Hospice 8 World Red Cross Day 9 Kelowna Farmers & Crafters
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“I love to go fast,” says Jan Johnston, 56. This might evoke imagery of a speeding sports car, but you’d be mistaken. Johnston is enamoured with her bike and the benefits of riding. As the confidential secretary to the Mayor, speed and efficiency go with the job. She manages a high-traffic office, which includes support to the City Manager. People who work with Johnston see an energetic, up-beat person with a serene, friendly demeanor. “She is always on an even keel, no matter how hectic the day gets,” says Kelowna Mayor Walter Gray. Johnston says her two-kilometre commute not only saves her time and money, it’s an investment in physical and mental fitness. “I save a lot of money. I pay a small monthly fee to rent a secure bike locker - that’s it,” she says. “It’s a great mental and physical break, too. I ride home for lunch and take a break from work, catch up on mail, emails, dishes, and I’m refreshed when I come back to work.” 28 • SPRING 2012 • BEYOND 50
Johnston is a longtime cyclist who is confident on the road and in traffic, but she says anyone can achieve a comfort level as a leisure or commuter cyclist with a little preparation. Planning a route that takes advantage of Kelowna’s expanding off-road bike network is a good start. Google Maps offers bike route information, so cyclists can choose and view their route before they leave home. Kelowna now has a 38-kilometre network of off-road paths and cycling on-road is made safer with 290 kilometres of marked bike lanes. Recent infrastructure improvements include the Dayton Street Overpass, Rails with Trails extension and Highway 33, Houghton Road and Lakeshore Road multi-use pathways. These improvements make it easier for beginners to get used to cycling on pathways that are separated from the street. The City of Kelowna and regional partners also provide tools, information and events to help residents try cycling, through its new smartTRIPS program.
The smartTRIPS goal is to encourage all Central Okanagan residents to be healthy and active by reducing drivealone trips. By biking, walking, riding transit, carpooling and other smart transportation options, we benefit the community through better health, cleaner air and a healthier environment. As cyclists become more confident and begin discovering the benefits of getting around on two wheels, they can explore combining cycling with transit. Kelowna Regional Transit buses are equipped with racks to hold bicycles, so a trip to the grocery store can be divided between bike and bus. Cyclists who want to make the bike their main mode of transportation can invest in gear that makes two-wheeling easier. Some rain pants, a helmet and bike lock all fit in a small backpack. Johnston also has a couple of carabineer clips that attach to her backpack. “When I need to pick up a few groceries on my way home, I just attach a grocery bag to each of these clips.” Johnston says knowing the rules of
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A Lean and Submitted by Dr. Wayne Terai
Green Body
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machine that your body is. It’s working hard for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. You expect your body to perform and to do it without complaining. How are you treating its internal environment? If you haven’t thought about your body as an “environment,” I would recommend taking the test at www.naturalhealthtest.com. It is a free test, and will give you a good start at reflecting on how green you have been treating your internal environment. Even as a health practitioner, I gathered some good tips from taking the test.
Instinctively, people want to be healthy and well; they don’t want to pollute their internal environment with drugs. I commonly hear this sentiment What comes to mind when you hear the word “environment?” Green space? Pollution control? Fresh air and water? Renewable resources? As important as these all are, have you ever thought about your internal environment? Is your body “green” and “pollution free?” Are you regularly renewing its resources with fresh air, purified water, and healthy food? Think about the amazing
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from members in my practice: “I don’t want to have to take drugs.” According to the American Botanical Council, the public is now spending over 5 BILLION dollars annually on nutritional supplements. That number is growing faster than the population is growing - people are looking for solutions to their health problems besides taking drugs. Remember that the supplement industry is largely unregulated, so make sure to talk to a qualified health
practitioner to ensure you are taking the appropriate quantity AND quality (ie: “bioavailable”) of supplement. Another area that is often overlooked when thinking about keeping a healthy internal environment is your spine and nervous system. They control the function of every organ of your body (Gray’s Anatomy). If the spine and nerves don’t work properly, everything else you are doing to keep your internal environment green won’t be as effective. If the nerves controlling your intestines aren’t functioning at 100 per cent, then your intestines cannot absorb/void properly. Does this make sense? This applies to every organ and function of your whole body, including your muscles. That’s one reason why top athletes seek Chiropractic care they specialize in spinal care. Next time you hear the word “environment,” be selfish and think about yourself and your internal environment. How you treat it will return to you 10 fold over a lifetime. DR. WAYNE TERAI is Advanced Proficiency Rated in Activator Methods Chiropractic Technique and also a Certified Laser Therapist. He has been helping Okanagan residents life an active healthy life for over 17 years.
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FunExercise A Paddle You may have seen a strange game being played on a tennis court with paddles instead of racquets and a yellow ball with holes in it. I bet the players looked like they were having fun. This is what what my husband and I spotted several years ago while travelling around Arizona. Curiosity got the better of us and within a day of first learning about this game, we purchased paddles and balls to play with. And we were hooked. Don’t let the silly name fool you, it is incredibly addicting and a great form of exercise. My husband and I were not ones to go to the gym, but we wanted to increase our cardio (I had just been diagnosed with stage 1 Hypertension). This seemed a great way to have fun exercising. Have fun exercising, you say? I know that sounds hard to believe, but ask anyone who plays Pickleball and that is one of the first
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Pickleball attracts the nicest people.
things you will hear. Pickleball is the fastest growing racquet sport in North America. There are players from ages 10 to 80+ playing the game. Some players find it easier on their joints to play and make the cross over from tennis. Others, like myself, who never played racquet sports find the game easy to learn. When we returned to Canada from our Arizona trip, we did an internet search on Pickleball in Kelowna and to our surprise discovered there was a local club. We joined and have been playing ever since. COPA (Central Okanagan Pickleball Association) organizes indoor venues in the winter and outdoors in the spring/summer/fall as weather permits. Their website is: www.pickleballkelowna.com. You’ll find information and photos on the sport, equipment, courts to play, and tournaments. Paddles and balls are available at the COPA facilities to try the game.
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One of the nice things about Pickleball is that it is a very inexpensive sport to play. Paddles range in
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price from about $20 to $80. Beyond that, all you need is a proper pair of runners and you are on your way. Dropin fees for outdoor courts are about $2 per session. Indoor fees will range from
$2 to $6 depending on the facility. Joining COPA for $15 per year gives you a reduced rate on fees and other perks. Compare all this to a gym membership and you are miles ahead. And remember what I said earlier about the fun part? Pickleball seems to attract nice people. We knew nothing about the game but once we showed up at the courts we were welcomed with open arms and eager mentors to teach us the game. Information is available on the COPA website with dates for free instruction times once the weather allows for outdoor play. Watch for the new COPA venue opening at Jack Robertson Park this spring. There will be six courts to play on. A junior program is also slated to start in the spring for ages 10-plus, so make sure your grandkids know about Pickleball too. LANA NUNWEILER resides in Kelowna with her husband Ross. She is on the COPA Executive and enjoys sharing her enthusiasm for the game of Pickleball wherever she goes. For more information on Pickleball email: info@pickleballkelowna.com
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Healthy Water - Healthy Life Submitted by Dr. Barbara James
As a Doctor of Chiropractic with a background in environmental health, I am very aware of how sensitive our bodies are to environmental stress. Chemical pollutants in the air we breathe,the water we drink,and the food we eat, can create an inflammation response. This is largely due to body acidity, a component of virtually every health challenge we have, from infectious diseases and allergies, to muscle and joint injuries. All health conditions ending with “it is,” such as “arthritis,”“sinusitis” and “gastritis” refer to inflammation of the involved tissues. Being in a state of acidity when you are injured or sick can cause more inflammation and slow down your recovery. It is important to be proactive about your health. Do you ever get frustrated by how long it takes you to recover? The natural healthy state of the human body is slightly alkaline. Maintaining an alkaline body is important to help us deal with environmental stress.
By creating healthier water for drinking, you can improve your health, without a great deal of added effort or expense. Enhanced
a stronger immune system. I recommend it to my patients with allergies, arthritis and gastrointestinal stress - in fact, anyone with chronic inflammation or symptoms of acidity. A package of three filters lasts up to one year. You will notice that it improves the taste of all beverages and foods. A normal human body consists of 60 - 70 per cent water. A small investment in enhanced water can have great health returns by boosting your body’s response to environmental toxicity. Healthy water supports a healthy life! DR. BARBARA JAMES is a passionate personal health activist whose focus is on helping people make positive lifest yle changes that impact their health and personal wellbeing. She has been a chiropractor in Kelowna for over 22 years with a practice of correcting structural problems. Dr. James promotes health stewardship using holistic self-care and professional services.
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water will quench your thirst, taste better, nourish your cells and alkalize your body pH. Electric ionizers cost $1,000 4,000, need electricity and will need to be replaced someday. I discovered a new bioceramic filter that does the same job at a fraction of the cost. It can be used with existing home water treatment systems such as reverse osmosis or carbon filters to revitalize and re-energize drinking water. It fits into your Brita jug, is easy to store and maintains the alkaline pH and antioxidant properties, as long as the filter is in contact with the water. It is also handy to travel with or keep at the office for healthy water. I have been drinking this revitalized water for over two years now. I notice less muscle and joint pain and A Forum for Boomers and Seniors • www.Beyond50mag.com
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the old one and start again. I suggest you wake up and take a moment in bed to think your day through and decide how it should unfold. Take a shower, but dry brush first, exfoliating and stimulating circulation. Begin your day with a cup of hot water and a good squeeze of lemon juice to flush toxins before breakfast. Take five minutes to tidy your home before leaving for work so you will come home to beauty rather than chaos. Drive to work in a “zen” - fully conscious - mood. When you arrive at work, stop, look and listen - take the time to really see what is going on around you and commit to your very best work. Get outside at lunch and go for a light walk through nature if you can and breathe in fresh air.Set aside a definitive amount of time after work for errands, so you don’t exhaust yourself. Drive home and walk inside with the intent to leave your work at work.Meet and greet your family first with a warm hug,rather than going to the newspaper, beer or wine. In fact, stay away from all alcohol when stressed - it exacerbates your problems. Prepare your meals from scratch -
reserve take-out for treat night. If you tend to get home late, or don’t have time to make dinner, invest in a slow cooker and prepare your meal the night before or in the morning. Do what you love for an hour every day - morning or night - that’s your private, special time. Curl up in your armchair, read a newspaper, magazine or favourite book. Take a bath before bed and feel all attachments run off your body and into the drain. Learn how to meditate, beginning with ten minutes daily, either in the early morning or just before bed. Stop eating after 9pm and crawl into bed before ten. You will wake up refreshed and ready for your new day. Journal before bed - it’s your grateful journey I manage my stress by eating well, sleeping enough and meditating. I move my body so it feels good and treat myself to a little chocolate when I feel like it. I take aromatherapy baths, go hikes outdoors and align with nature. I connect with my close
friends to share my worries without feeling judged and dance to music that rattles my soul. I laugh or cry freely to movies and read books I can’t put down. I enjoy grooming my dogs and spending quality time with family. I love to drive alone outside of the city and relax by the water - allowing the nothingness to unravel. I like going to the zoo, taking an “out-of-the-box” adventure, and writing. These experiences make me feel alive. What makes you feel alive? I live my life with kindness and compas-sion, with respect for my environment and a commitment to spirit. Explore and discovery self through yoga, medi-tation, satsang, work-shops, books, movies and music. AMAADA JOY
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Kelowna CoolSculpting Success Stories
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CoolSculpting™ is a Brand New tech-nology to get rid of fat permanently and without the need for painful, high-risk surgery. Developed by Harvard scientists, this FDA and Health-Canada approved procedure involves freezing fat cells with no needles, no knifes and none of the risks associated with liposuction surgery.
put it on, and it fit. The bulge was gone. It was a very proud moment in my life. I committed to something and stuck with it.I have not felt this good since I was 18.” Vicki:“If you can do something to make yourself feel better, why not do it?”
have all been waiting for in the battle to reduce our“bulges.” Don’t take our word for it.Take theirs. Stacy: “I finally have gotten back the body I had 15 years ago.” Jason: “I’ve recommended this procedure to several people at my gym who have the exact same issues.” Elsy: “I found my homecoming dress from my junior year of high school and I
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There is also zero downtime with this procedure, you are back to normal activity and exercise immediately after treatment. It is the procedure we
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What Areas Can Be Treated with CoolSculpting™? Common areas that we can treat are: Abdomen/belly; love handles and muffin tops; back fat; inner thighs/outer thighs; banana rolls; excess male chest fat (gynecomastia).
What to Expect: After your procedure, you can return to your normal schedule. Because this treatment does not involve anaesthesia or incisions, you do not have to plan for any downtime or a recovery period. Call us today and book a consultation to see if CoolSculpting™ is the right procedure for you. Phone: 250-8683070 or visit www.DermMedica.ca DR. CRAIG CRIPPEN is a Kelowna physician and an active member of Kelowna’s medical and recreational community. He and his staff at DermMedica proudly offer supreme services in medical and laser treatments.With this clinic being present in Kelowna since 1994 (previously called Kelowna Vein Clinic & Aesthetic Solutions) Dr. Crippen makes it his greatest priority to see that he and his staff exhibit technical excellence and attention to patient needs.
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Still Going Strong Submitted by Anita Dunford
Think you know everything about the Okanagan? Think again. You won’t know what you’ve been missing, until you tour with the naturalists and experts at the Meadowlark Nature Festival. This Victoria Day Long Weekend, take part in some of 80-plus tours held under open skies in the Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys. It’s a great chance to get out in nature, and learn about how ecologically special these areas really are. You’ll discover little known spots, places you drive past every day, special rock out-croppings you have wondered about, hidden lakes and streams that
Some of the tours will take place on rugged terrain.
hold an abundant store of flora and fauna. It is fun just to browse through the schedule of events to see what areas are featured each year.
Every tour focuses on some special aspect of the region: geology, astron-
Enjoying the beauty nature has to offer.
omy, fresh water health, birds, natural and cultural history,wildlife and habitat, wildflowers and water sources. For 15 years, the Festival has brought people out into nature - by foot, by horseback, by canoe and by mountain bike. Every tour is led by a biologist, naturalist, geologist, archeologist, or acknowledged expert in the field that is the topic of each hike, bike ride, or event. There are tours that start early to spot the birds as they wake up; bus tours; and tours held late at night for owls and night birds in their own natural habitat. There are events that
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focus on kids,and inspiring them to find fascination and delight in the natural world. Music, art, or storytelling - all have their place at this Festival. And like many events in the Okanagan, a few of the tours begin or end with one of the Okanagan’s top bounties, a good glass of wine! Some of the tours take place on rugged terrain, but most are very easily done, with lots of time for questions, gazing, experiencing and enjoying. Some are wheelchair accessible, too. And every year there are different fun events to choose among. One reason that the Meadowlark Nature Festival is a perennial favourite, is that it gets people onto properties and sites that are not usually open to the public some private. Popular tours are Voyageur Canoes across Vaseux Lake, with a hike to ancient First Nations pictographs; horseback rides through the Antelope Brush south of Oliver; and bus tours to geology hotspots where events from millions of years past come to life. It is no surprise that the Meadowlark Nature Festival has been voted Best Annual Community Event in the South Okanagan for three years straight by the readers of Okanagan Life Magazine. In its 15th year, it may be time you checked it out! The Festival goes from May 17-21, 2012. For further information go to www.meadowlarkfestival.bc.ca
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The Mission Painters invite you to their show and sale May 12-13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Mission Activity Centre 4398 Hobson Rd., Kelowna. The Mission Painters group started in 1978 with seven founding members. Their first show was in 1985 and there have been many shows at various venues throughout the years. There are members who have been painting from the time they could hold a brush in their hand to those who are beginners. This is a diverse, but close knit group that gathers to paint on Wednesdays at the Centre. The membership number at the moment is
Artist: Bernice James.
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Inspiring Art
This group paints together on Wednesdays.
Artists: Back to Front Myrna Nelson and Joan Fowler.
26 and it welcomes interest in the group. Members work in various mediums, including watercolours, acrylics, oils and collage. The subject and styles in the works are as interesting as their creators. Visitors will find paintings of landscapes, animals, architecture and florals, in styles that range from representational to impressionist to abstract. Original and print greeting cards will also be for sale by individual members. There will be refreshments and a door prize at the show. The shows are always well attended and when the weather permits, the group displays some of the exhibits outdoors. It is a must see for Painting 1 by: Millie Von Meerheimb. residents and tourists alike. Painting 2 by : Lizzie Sutcliffe. Painting 3 by: Viri Tuma.
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Why use a
Travel Advisor? Submitted by Laura Konschuh-Penney
questions, your advisor will get you all the answers. Plus, a travel advisor is
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there as your support and guide should something go awry while you’re away.
Planning a trip properly is the key to enjoying yourself while on vacation. Some people prefer to do all the work themselves online. With the web, it seems travel agencies may become a thing of the past. But if you want your trip to go smoothly, a travel advisor
might be what you need! Here’s why:
Expert Advice Travel advisors make their living on knowing all steps of the process - from when/where to go to the best deals and latest travel trends. If you have
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Your advisor will also be able to inform you on the different entry/exit requirements of each country. When considering whether to book on your own or use a professional, here are a few other points to ponder: What would you do if the hotel has lost your reservation? Who will you call if a car rental agency has run out of cars? Not booking via a travel advisor means you’re on your own.
Deals and Sell Offs Your travel advisor has the inside scoop on sales and deals in the travel industry. If you want to get the best bang for your buck, a travel advisor is your best bet. Your agent works within your budget and will always be on the lookout for seat sales and discounts. Advisors have the resources to direct you to age-specific discounts; early booking bonuses; low-season rates; two for one deals; kids’ specials; group specials; and much more!
How do you find a good travel advisor? Choose one the same way you would a doctor or lawyer. Get advice from friends and relatives who use an agent they trust. Since travel choices are personal decisions that reflect individual desires and lifestyles, you will want to visit or call several travel agencies to find someone who best suits your needs. Consider the advisor’s willingness to listen to you and answer your questions. The best agents want to establish a long-term relationship with a client, not just make a sale.
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Man (or woman) vs. Internet It’s good to keep in mind that computers are just machines, and cannot do the best job for everyone. You should definitely call a travel advisor: • If you would prefer to trust an agent with years of experience, who knows all the tips and tricks, who asks all the right questions and who cares about whether or not you get what you pay for. • Don’t have time to enter the same data repeatedly on every different website. • If you’ve become frustrated with the online booking tools • If don’t trust the Internet with your credit card information; fraud is rampant in this age of modern technology so why put yourself at unnecessary risk? • If you have a complicated itinerary, with multiple destinations or stop-overs. • If you want a round-the-world ticket. • Have different people flying together, only part of the way, or are part of a group. • Are not convinced that the Internet has the best options for you. • Have special requests, such as unaccompanied minors, specific dietary requirements, or disabled passengers, or want to take your pet. • You simply can’t find what you’re looking for. The question of whether or not to use a travel advisor is ultimately up to you, but there are compelling reasons to do so. Booking a trip with a travel advisor can save you both time and money, as well as headache and stress. LAURA KONSCHUHPENNEY has been a successful certified travel advisor since 1999. She has worked in both corporate and vacation travel. If you have a travel inquiry please email: pcc22al@marlintravel.ca.
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angels among us
Providing Mobility and Dignity Submitted by Marie McKiernan
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The Canadian Red Cross would like to acknowledge our volunteers that work in our Health Equipment Loan Depot in Kelowna. I would especially like to recognize Dorie Trimble, who has been a volunteer with us for 23 years. Dorie has seen many changes in our program over the years, including our recent move to our new location at 124 Adams Road. Dorie has been outstanding while working with our clients and healthcare providers over these years. Dorie
is among our many upbeat, caring, professional volunteers of whom we are so proud of at the Canadian Red Cross. Daily, our volunteers provide important services and referrals; they also assist people with their homecare requirement needs. The Kelowna Health Equipment Loan Depot provided the residents with 5,787 pieces of medical equipment and serviced 3,062 clients last year. Kelowna is one of 34 Health Equipment Loan Depots that are providing this service throughout the B.C. Southern Interior. Our Health Equipment Loan depots are managed and operated by local volunteers. Heathcare professionals refer people who need medical equipment for a short-term basis while recovering from surgery, serious illness, injury, or while being cared for at home during last days. Many cannot afford
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Dorie Trimble has been volunteering for 23 years.
to rent or purchase the equipment they need, so they can borrow it from the Red Cross. This is an important service because if short-term loaned medical equipment is not available, patients must be placed or remain in acute care facilities during recovery or until they pass away. Also, demand for equipment is increasing because our elder population is increasing. Those needing equipment tend to be the most vulnerable - elderly, ill or injured people living on fixed or low incomes. The Health Equipment Loans Program benefits the community in a number of ways. The program frees up acute care spaces in hospitals, and allows people to spend their last days at home with family and friends. Also, the program helps people participate in community life by providing mobility, and supporting independence and dignity by assisting people to perform personal care tasks unaided by others. Further, the program helps to limit pain and promotes healing while ensuring the safety of the client by preventing falls. The program benefits entire families, saving caregivers from injury and sparing them the burden of additional financial expenditures. Lastly, the equipment is available to everyone who might need it. No other organization provides this service on a large scale. Any person, of any age requiring medical equipment for a period of time can borrow it, if referred to the program by a healthcare professional, such as doctors, nurses, chiropractors, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists working in community and institutional settings. Without volunteers, we would not be able to provide the community with this essential service. We are currently looking for volunteers at our new location for client services, data entry, equipment repairs, equipment cleaning, transport drivers and team leaders. You are welcome to come to our location and pick up an application form and a job description or call 250-491-8443, ext 201. A Forum for Boomers and Seniors • www.Beyond50mag.com
Beyond 50 Magazine may be picked up or enjoyed at the following locations: Kelowna A&W, Balmoral, Blenz - Glenmore, Capri Centre Mall, Chances Entertainment Lounge, Chartwell, Cooper’s - Mission & Rutland, Dorchester, Dyck’s Medicine Centre, Fernbrae, GlenMeadows, Greyhound, Kelowna Community Resources, Kelowna General Hospital, Landmark III, Landmark V, Market Place IGA Glenmore, Market Place Rutland, Marmalade Cat, Mission Villa, Missionwood Retirement, Paragon Community Pharmacy - Gordon St, Parkinson Recreation, Percs - Cooper Mall, Perkins Family Restaurant, Pharmasave - Glenmore & Mission, Plaza 33, Rosebud’s Consignment Store, Rutland Seniors Center, Sandalwood Retirement, Sandpoint, Sandstone, Second Cup, Senior’s Outreach Services, Special Bakery, Sunwest Tours, The Lexington, Tim Horton’s, Town Centre Mall, Water Street Seniors, Westwood Retirement, White Spot, Women’s Place, YMCA Kelowna, Zeller’s Restaurant
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