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They say the best way to learn is to take on something you might not be quite ready for. I guess it’s how we grow as individuals, how we decide who we are. I attended a leadership course a little more than a year ago, where the focus was up close and personal. More than anything, it helped me realize an appreciation for the people around me, and those who have influenced me. Years ago, I was given an opportunity for a publisher’s job, a position I still hold today. I was thrilled and completely scared all at the same time, and during those first few days I thought I would surely vomit. I did have some experience, but not nearly what I should have had. Largely responsible for this decision was Don Moores, our company president at the time. He couldn’t have known the challenges I would pose for him over the next five years. In the first few months, he likely second-guessed himself more than once, scratching his head on what he thought he saw in me. I certainly didn’t always make the right decisions, and struggled with things I probably shouldn’t have. How fortunate I was that he never let his frustration show. He was always just a phone call away, and despite the tears or whatever was around the corner, he was always there for me, perhaps silently repeating to himself over and over that eventually I would figure things out. The tables are turned just slightly now, as I watch someone younger move on to a bigger role. I remember the day I met Carrie White like it was yesterday. She had come to apply for an entry level reporter’s job, and she was nervous, even a bit terrified. But more than that, she was determined. Little did we know the challenges we would face over the next few months, each of us with our own roles to play. We’ve worked together for just over two years now, and as she moves on to an editor’s post in another city, I can sense her excitement and anticipation for this new opportunity.
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When you give someone a chance, it’s interesting and sometimes difficult to sit back and let them do what they will with it. Don once said to me, “I gambled on you and I won.” That statement couldn’t be more true of this situation. Someone took a chance on me, and subsequently I took a chance on another. When Carrie first started, she was pretty new to the industry. Fast forward two years, she has worked incredibly hard, and she’s earned every ounce of this new challenge. It’s important to pay it forward, and I hope I’ve been able to effectively share some of the things I’ve learned. Looking ahead, if there was any advice to be offered, I would say you have to be open minded, and willing to hear things, both good and sometimes not-so-good. And by that, I mean, don’t just listen, hear it. Try to see the value in what others have to say. I wonder how many things simply bounced off of me, because I wasn’t really listening. Life is often a bumpy road, and it’s full of chances and opportunities, and it’s often the journey that is of significance, rather than the destination. Whether you will participate or not, is up to you. Decide who you are, or it will be decided for you. Congratulations, Carrie - you’re on your way.
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The Bass Player’s Daughter Salon
By Kim Magi Castlegar News When the salon Shannon Koochin was working at seven years ago was on the verge of closing, she didn’t look for another job. Instead, she became her own boss. With a real estate agent mother, Koochin secured property in downtown
Castlegar, where she opened her salon, The Bass Player’s Daughter. In that space, she worked in the front space and lived in the back, and after a lot of success she outgrew the property. At the beginning of Jan. this year, the new location of The Bass Player’s Daughter opened at 1010 3rd Street in downtown Castlegar, across from the library. “The new location has been great,”
said Koochin, whose salon now has seven stylists, including herself. “We’ve got lots of good women here working,” she said. Closing one location and opening another over the Christmas holidays can be stressful (they closed Dec. 24, reopening Jan. 4), but Koochin says it was worth it. “I’ve always really enjoyed the business side of things,” said Koochin. Koochin graduated as a hair dresser in 2002, and since opening her salon she has also become a trained colour educator, which takes her to different salons all over the province. “I just taught a class in Grand Forks,” Koochin said. “I can go anywhere pretty much in B.C.” Koochin, who said her specialties are colour correction, curly hair and bangs, has been using La Biosthetique products in the salon for years. “We’re moving towards becoming a full
concept La Biosthetique salon,” she said. That means offering the entire line, which originated in Paris, including makeup, skin care as well as hair care. Another new service the salon has recently started offering is Brazilian Blowouts. Koochin completed her first one in the salon on June 1, and she has already done over 30. She said the treatments, which typically take about 90 minutes from start to finish, takes the frizz out of hair while still leaving the option to wear it curly or wavy, as well as keeping the body and volume. Koochin said it’s ideal “if you were to go on a vacation somewhere humid.” She decided to get her certification for them after she saw the results and that it contained no formaldehyde. “We’re constantly trying to keep on top of trends,” she said. To reach The Bass Player’s Daughter Salon, call 250-365-3082.
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The evolution of an electronics store by Darryl Crane Invermere Valley Echo For three generations one family has run the Selkirk TV and Appliance store in Invermere which has seen many changes through its 39 years. Jayne Matherson and her husband David are the current owners of the store which now has a Christian supplies and furniture section along with the original electronics department. The couple has owned the store for the past five years but it has been a part of David’s family for much longer than that. “Before we took it over, my husband and his father owned it since 1971 so we will be celebrating the 40th anniversary next year,” Jayne said. Jayne has worked in the store for the
past 20 years and has seen many changes in her time working there. “It started out as an electronics store and a few years later they picked up the Radio Shack franchise. My mother-in-law had a little section in the front where she would have bibles and things. It was tiny and people kept asking when she would turn it into a full blown bookstore. So I am just carrying on her dream of having a Christian bookstore in the valley,” Jayne said. The Christian supplies part of the store has gained a great deal of popularity over the years. “There are a lot of customers who come back from all over to come to the book store. We have a couple who comes to the area from England about every two years and they always come by and wander through,” Jayne said.
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Though the store may not be physically big it does have a great variety of items to look at and is organized to help the customers find whatever they may need. Many people who drop into the store comment on the interesting combination of parts that make up the whole. “We are not just one thing. We have the ability to find something new to add on if it falls into place,” Jayne said. Having many different things in the store does become a little daunting for the owner but she still loves doing what she does and enjoys being surprised by how certain plans work out. “I am still shocked about how well the furniture has taken off since we brought it to our stock in May,” Jayne said. The staff at the store have been a great support to the owners for many years and
Jayne said they deserve a great deal of the credit for the success of the business. The staff now also includes the third generation of the family to work at the store with two of Jayne’s sons now working there. Having her children working for her is an interesting challenge for Jayne. “Most days it is great but some days it is a challenge to make sure they are working when they should be. But most days it is pretty good,” Jayne said with a smile. At the end of the day Jayne has a simple idea of how a business should be run. “We try and be friendly and we appreciate people who come in and support our business. Without them we would not be here. The locals have helped keep us in business for the past 39 years. This is a very diversified store and it does have something for everyone,” Jayne said.
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Cafe Michael, catering to young families and business people By Kim Magi Castlegar News
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After a successful 22 years in Trail, CafĂŠ Michael has now expanded and opened in Castlegar. Owners Diane Wong and Landon Giguere were in the midst of taking over the Trail location of the restaurant from Wong’s parents when the building at 1432 Columbia Ave. in Castlegar became vacant. “Basically this fell into our laps in January,â€? said Wong. They took over the building from Gabriel Ferreux, who owned Gabriel’s in the location previously. Opening on April 22, the Castlegar location has seen steady business through both the restaurant and its pick-up and delivery service. The menu, which features items such as pizza, seafood and prime rib, is the same as the Trail menu, which was assured by Wong’s father who oversaw the cooking in Castlegar for the first while. The only difference is that the Castlegar location serves hot espresso drinks. Wong has given the interior a contemporary feel, with freshly painted terra cotta-coloured walls, new furniture and small white lamps on each table.
They wanted to give a “modern feel to an older building,� Wong said. With a new interior, Wong said she is also updating the way the restaurant is run. “I’m trying to incorporate a new management style and serving style,� she said. Wong says that they are filling a niche in Castlegar, since their restaurant caters to both young families and business people.
Recently, they expanded their hours from six days a week to seven days a week as well. With 14 staff members, Wong brought many of the staff from Trail to Castlegar to help them get off the ground. The restaurant’s license also covers their front patio, should they decide to open it. “We’re worried how the food will stand against the patio,� Wong said, considering
that it is next to Columbia Ave., one of Castlegar’s busiest roads. Eventually, Wong and Giguere plan to expand their Trail location, and would like to open a restaurant in Nelson too. Although there are many similarities between the two restaurants, Wong said that there is one big difference: “People love crepes here.�
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Carp!e diem of 2009. But it certainly wasn’t the first time that Janis spent time here. Since she was a girl, she and her family had motored through our valley en route to visiting close relations in Cranbrook. Thus it was that love for the Rockies took root in her heart. Back in 2006, she and Richard bought a house in the Pass. Three years later, in November, she opened up her own storefront travel agency, Tier One Travel on Blairmore’s Main Street, across from the Greenhill Hotel. You might well ask: “what need is there for travel consultants when the Internet is so often available for booking flights and hotels?” This question is more important than many people realize, because when you ask it seriously you get some eye-opening answers. For example, travel offerings and package deals have changed a lot since the 1990s and it’s a full-time job keeping up with them. “Travel miles” and economy fares are a case in point, even in the USA. People who don’t use travel advisors often get unpleasant surprises when they discover how difficult it can be to get – and even keep! – seats on the flights that they’d hoped to use. Some of the programs out there can end up being more trouble than they’re worth. So, if you want to collect quality airmiles, Janis recommends credit card plans such as RBC’s Avion Visa programme. WestJet’s just-announced Dollars loyalty program with RBC’s Mastercard is another worth
looking at. Interestingly, she points out, her business can often offer better prices than the seat sales that show up on the Internet. That’s what comes from working with a whole host of consolidators in the business, and from being well-networked. Knowing how to drill through multiple layers of competitive jargon, advertising clutter and tricky fine print so she can give her clients sound advice and face-to-face assurance. Travel advisors can make a real difference to your vacation experience. Why? Because there are so many ways in which people like Janis can help you avoid all sorts of grief, including things that you never imagined might happen to you abroad. They are the intermediaries who can build “peace of mind” into your itinerary – instead of self-inflicted “horror stories”! They know what you really need to read in preparation, when time is precious. This is the kind of “added value” that you often miss by cutting corners -- or by jumping hastily on supposed “real deals” online. As the saying goes: “many is the slip between the cup and the lip.” After all, you don’t want your arrangements to come unglued when you’d planned to be far away from home, relaxing. It’s also worth pointing out that Janis does much more than make travel arrangements. She cuts through swaths of data and attends to many critical linkages to make sure that every part of your vacation is connected as smoothly as possible. No detail is too small to bother about, be
it medical (the bunch of shots you may need), cellular (how to use mobile phones overseas), logistical (when are the worst – or best -- times to visit other countries?) and so on. Are you aware of pitfalls in getting a taxi or taking public transit overseas? And what about visas and rentals? Do you know how to respond to police and other officials’ demands, some of which aren’t above board? And where are the best, genuine bargains to be had? To be a smart traveller, you need to wise up in advance and make decisions based on other travellers’ discoveries, good or otherwise. To help her clients, Janis provides important products that you don’t normally expect to find in small rural towns. Swimwear for kids that’s got UVA 50 protectant built into the clothing. She has lots of ladies’ swimwear to choose from. Global travel phones which will work almost anywhere, and which will save you lots of bucks. All-natural sunscreens and much more. So, has she had her fill of globe-trotting? No way! She’s always on the look out for good answers to clients’ questions. That’s why she now has her sights lined up on the Middle East, Northern Europe and Russia, Japan and Korea. In closing, she was asked what advice she has to share with clients who’re going to cross many time zones. Well, lots. “Never leave home without enough travel insurance” is an obvious one. But one that’s most often overlooked -- and rarely mentioned -- is pretty important. True, it’s almost a matter of common sense, but it still is worth emphasizing: “be well rested before you go off on your big trip”! Of course, in our hectic world, it’s often difficult to heed such advice. But that doesn’t change the fact that it pays to be in good shape and relaxed before you try to slow down in a hurry! And drink plenty of clean water (not alcohol! ). You’ll need it to keep yourself from getting seriously dehydrated – especially when flying. That’s the way to make the most of each moment, Entem-style. ~ written by A. Christopher Smith from Blairmore.
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Years ago, Janis learned the importance of “seizing the moment” from a close relative. He’d always wanted to travel and had promised himself that he’d launch out when he retired. However, cancer intervened and, for awhile, the dream died with him. But Janis got the message and decided to do something about it. To make it happen, she enrolled in “a business admin” program in her home town of Medicine Hat, specializing in marketing and travel. With the college diploma secured, she worked for a local travel agent for awhile. Later, she was able to set up her own home-based travel business, benefiting from her connections with a larger Calgary-based travel agency. The Calgary operation eventually changed its name and became known as TravelMasters. In time, 130 of its independent “travel consultants” decided to develop their own Western Canada network, and so Tier One Travel was formed. This is the group to which Blairmore’s Janis Entem now belongs, with extensive international marketing and networking support coming from Ensemble Travel® Group. That’s the business side of things. Now for the story. In case you wondered, the name Entem is French and is connected to the Prairies through Frenchville, a Saskatchewan settlement southwest of Swift Current, where her father-in-law farmed. Before coming to the Pass, Janis travelled far and wide, familiarizing herself with many parts of the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australia. In all, she’s sailed away on 14 different cruises, stretching from Alaska to New Zealand. Specialty courses have been taken so she can help clients take advantage of “wedding destination” packages and other opportunities. All this has been supplemented by participation at many cruise-line and tourism-board events, as well as trade shows. Janis and her husband, Richard, became full-time residents of the Pass in the middle
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Just before she turned eight, Rhonda Mann decided it was time to learn to skate again. “I was out on this outdoor rink at a family friend’s, on their farm,� she remembers. “And I was falling down, getting up, falling down, getting up. And I was like, ‘no, I’m going to teach myself to skate.’� By the time she came in from the ice it was well after dark and she was covered in bruises. But, she announced to her family in the farmhouse kitchen, she was skating again. It was one more thing the cancer hadn’t been able to take. In the months before she was diagnosed with osteosarcoma— the cancer that also affected Terry Fox—Mann remembers falling down a lot. Her right leg hurt when she walked, she says, and sometimes would give out completely. At first her family doctor in Saskatchewan wrote it off as growing pains. When Mann’s mother convinced him to x-ray her leg on their third visit, the problem was instantly visible. “I remember seeing the x-ray when I was little,� Mann says. “It looked like swiss cheese. You could see all the little holes in the bone, it was really soft.�
A visit to an oncologist in Saskatoon confirmed it. Mann had an agressive form of bone
going to amputate my leg. I said, ‘I’d rather die.’ And I was serious.� Twenty-eight years later, Mann— now 35 and married and living in Nelson, with three active children— says she’s come a long way from the seven year old who wondered how she would ever play hide and seek again. She compares wearing her prosthetic leg to wearing a pair of shoes. “Sometimes they’re uncomfortable shoes at the end of the day,� she adds. “But it’s never stopped me from doing anything... I have a swim leg so I can go to the pool or to Ainsworth. I go for walks, I ride my bike.� She also runs a licensed day care out of her Nelson home. When it’s warm, it’s not unusual to find her driving seven kids to the playground or the water park in the van she operates with her left foot, courtesy of a snap-in accelerator pedal. Looking back on her fight with cancer, Mann says that’s what it always was. “I remember feeling sick, but never feeling sorry for myself,� she says. “It was always just one more battle or challenge to get through, that’s how I looked at it.�
On April 30, not long after her initial diagnosis, her leg was amputated near the top of her thigh. “For me, it
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wasn’t such a big thing about being sick,� says Mann. “I was like, ‘yeah, I can handle this.’ For me, it was when they came in and told me they were
- Rhonda Mann lives in Nelson.
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Making a difference A thought can change a life by Darryl Crane Invermere Valley Echo Braydi Rice, Kirsten Sage, Baya Lightfoot and Amanda Smith saw the devastation of the earthquake in Haiti and made the decision that would bring them together as a group and show what can be accomplished when a community comes together. The four students who just graduated from David Thompson Secondary School (DTSS) wanted to do something to help raise funds for Haitian relief. They decided to have a dinner at their high school as an event where money could be raised. The girls originally thought they would never be able to raise more than $2,000 locally when the journey started. Sales were slow starting out and there were times when they doubted they could reach their goal but before long things changed in a drastic way.
Presently they have raised a total of $11,600 which has gone into buying multiple shelters for families and also paid for a tent school. “When Braydi told me about the school I couldn’t calm down,� Amanda said. Since the start of the fundraising effort many local people and groups have stepped up to help out with the fundraising. None of the group leaders could say enough about the many individuals who came and helped out. “On the night of our dinner people were just showing up and asking us how they could help. One person came and said he couldn’t stay for the dinner but he gave us $75. It was great having the community help.� They all have different backgrounds which influenced why they wanted to get involved. “I guess I get it from my family. My
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By Kim Magi Castlegar News After a successful kidney transplant, Kootenay West MLA Katrine Conroy is getting back to work. “Recovery is going fine,” said Conroy from a caucus meeting in Kamloops June 21 – her first since the operation. Her husband needed the transplant, so the couple participated in a nation-wide domino transplant that involved six people. “My husband’s doing great,” she said, and added that everyone involved in the transplants are doing well. Heading into the second month of recovery, Conroy is somewhat surprised about the recovery time. “It’s a bit of a slower process than I had anticipated,” she said. Her husband reminded her that they underwent major surgery and that resting would be best. As she eases back into her routine, she will be doing some work from home as well. The first domino transplant occurred in June 2009. The Conroys were able to help another pair, who in turn helped another pair in order for Mr. Conroy to receive his new kidney.
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By Kim Magi Castlegar News A Castlegar shop owner is doing her part to give back to struggling widows, one item at a time. Sherry Blackwell of Bourbon Street Boutique is the newest ambassador at Work For Widows Trust, an organization that helps women get back on their feet. Women who are widowed as a result of disasters such as tsunami or war are able to make products with materials provided by aid workers, which are then sold in Canada and the United Kingdom. “We sell it in the store,” said Blackwell, which will include items like jewelry, pashminas and Christmas ornaments. Items start around $18, and Blackwell said that although similar products can be purchased for a lesser price, “you have to remember the spirit of it.” Traditionally, 75 per cent of the profits go to the Trust, while the store owners keep the remaining 25 per cent, but Blackwell will be donating her 25 per cent to the Haiti branch of the Trust. Blackwell, who is a widow herself, was especially taken aback with bags that the women have made out of tents that were lived in after the tsunami. The tent fabric is cleaned and bleached by aid workers, then sewn by the women with the words, “We are moving our tent. Thank you,” on the side.
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“The bags slayed me,” said Blackwell. Each item comes with a picture of the woman who made it and a bit of their personal history, Blackwell said. With the products now arrived, Blackwell is very excited to offer them in the store. “I think women need to lift women up,” she said. “You’re teaching these women how to support themselves.”
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A local bookkeeper is dedicated to keeping locals in business. Isabelle Simard, owner and operator of Numbers & Letters Business Solutions, has been helping other business owners “keep” their books for almost 15 years. Her company provides organizations and businesses with bookkeeping, payroll services, tax services, training and advice through accurate, efficient, skilled, trustworthy and accessible services. Simard has many years of experience in all aspects of bookkeeping and business management. She has been in Golden since 1998 and has successfully offered her services to many local businesses. Isabelle has been a personal and small business tax preparer for over 10 years resulting in a loyal clientele. Her venture began after moving out west to learn English over 20 years ago. Simard started out working for Hostelling International in Banff where she worked until the end of 1996. She became efficient at every job with Hostelling International, from front desk all the way up to General Manager, eventually managing 10 hostels in the area. “While I was doing all of those jobs, I taught myself the bookkeeping aspect,” she says, adding that her ability to work well with numbers led her to learn everything from payroll, to payables, to taxes. Simard left her employment in 1996 to begin a family and found that having two children very quickly meant she would have to work from home to earn a living. “I used the money I had to buy a computer and the Simply Accounting program and began when a friend that owned a restaurant employed me to catch up on his books.” She built a clientele in Canmore mostly via word of mouth…. In 1998 Isabelle discovered the Blaeberry and moved to Golden in search of the lifestyle that the
small town would provide. “I kept some of my Canmore clients for about five years, but once I gained a client base in Golden, I had to let them go,” she says, adding that she still keeps in contact with many of the people she worked with in Canmore. Upon moving to Golden in 1998, Simard continued her business first by contracting herself out to her clients. “Then I heard about the Community Futures self employment program,” she says. “And at the end of the millennium, (after going through the program,) on December 29, 1999, I officially became ISimard Bookkeeping.” Simard spent the next five years building a clientele. “At that time, I was earning as much as I could on my own, and still receiving phone calls from potential clients. Seeing an opportunity, I sat down with my good friend Leslie Adams, of Inside Out Coaching, and made a business plan. After much consideration I decided to take the plunge, and expand my business” she says smiling. Numbers and Letters was born in December, 2005, with Simard renting out a space at first to get herself established. “Within six months I had used all the space that was available to me in that building. In July 2007, an opportunity arose to buy buildings on 9th street, so with a partner, (Anne Galligan), I bought my current building and now have three fulltime employees and myself doing the books for over 70 Golden businesses.” Simard, who has been with her current team for three years now, says the desire to want to help people succeed in business is what keeps her passionate about her own business. “I have created very personal, interactive relationships with my clients and that’s the part I like the most, I am always learning from them.” Simard says that because of those relationships, and her position managing people’s numbers, the biggest thing she has
learned is not to take anything personally. “And that took me a long time to learn,” she says laughing. Simard’s future goals for Numbers & Letters include getting to the point where she is managing more and not necessarily doing the books. “And though I look forward to the next step, to transition into more of a management role, I still love doing the books. My goal right now is to work with my clients to help them use their numbers to plan for success and to look at what other kind of services Numbers & Letters could offer in the future.” On a personal level, Simard says that like any mother, she would like to be able to earn enough to be able to go home at 3 p.m. so that she can be there when her kids get home from school. Though she has been challenged with the life of a working single mom, Simard says her children have been great through it all and now that they are older, are proud of her success. And Simard has proven that a single working parent can be successful. “This year my sales are up 20 per cent and in this economy, that’s really good,” she
says. “I keep my prices reasonable so that people can (and want to) get their books done.” She adds that bookkeeping is a necessary must of
business ownership. “At Number & Letters we aim to provide you with financial information that will go beyond satisfying the Government requirements. We can help you use your financial information to budget for future years, plan expansions or obtain financing. If you are starting a business or need restructuring we are here for you.” Visit Simard and her team for all aspects of your business needs. “My greatest strength is that I understand all aspects of business ownership. The emotional commitment, the need to consistently be energized, willing to work hard, remain organized and finally the desire to succeed,” she says. “At Numbers & Letters I hope that you find someone who will empathize with the aspects of your business experience.” For more information on Simard, her team or Numbers & Letters, visit the website at www.numbersandlettersgolden.com.
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Alternatives on the mat In this fast-paced day and age it is often easy to be overwhelmed with the influx of activity, information and stress on a daily basis. For those looking to slow down, destress, work on their flexibility, recover from injuries and take some time for themselves yoga could be the right alternative. Kerry Turner has been practicing her Vinyasa Flow Yoga in the Greater Trail Area for the last four years and is finding a successful following in her position. Based out of Rossland, Turner has been teaching many in the area the health benefits, healing attributes and stress relief from yoga. Vinyasa flow yoga is a fluid style of yoga that aims to connect the body, breath and mind focusing on flowing through many poses warming up to a peak pose followed by cool down and relaxation techniques. Some of the benefits of yoga include overall improvement in health and well-being including improved balance, co-ordination, core strength, focus, selfawareness, posture, strength and flexibility. The many forms of yoga can also help
you deal with stress, ease communication barriers, reduce anxiety and more. “I really like Vinyasa because it doesn’t just go through many poses like other forms of yoga. All the poses are linked together and are working your body up for the peak pose,” said Turner. “I like to let people know that there’s no one way that works for everyone and you really can’t do yoga the ‘wrong way’. I want this to be a really relaxed environment and the Yoga in the Park is perfect with the sun shining and the birds chirping.” The Yoga in the Park classes run in Rossland, Trail and Warfield and have been attracting strong followings in each community. With a focus on creating a peaceful, stress-free environment, Turner and her outdoor classes are a breath of fresh air in the hustle and bustle of daily life. Stretching, breathing and poses that increase your awareness with your surroundings while bringing you into a dreamlike state make many of the previous ‘cares’ of the world disappear. Turner herself was turned on to the Vinyasa and yoga approaches further while looking into healing alternatives after she was involved with an injury and being
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Carrying an education background in human anatomy, physiology and teaching, she brings a very laid back approach on the mat. Turner is combining her love for yoga during her summer Yoga in the Park classes raising funds for the SPCA Paws for a Cause. Mondays you can find her in Irwin Park, Rossland from 5:30-6:30 p.m., Wednesdays 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Warfield at Webster Elementary Park and Friday 9 to 10 a.m. at Miral Heights Park in Trail. “I like it to be really open and relaxing. I want people to bring their kids and animals and enjoy the beautiful environment,” said Turner. “I’m really just the overseer of the sessions, I’m not a guru or anything.” Each class includes focusing on centering, sun salutations, standing and seated series and finishing poses including restorative yoga for renewed health and energy. Turner also offers private workshops, corporate sessions and more throughout the year. She is also in the midst of planning seniors’ yoga and other sessions in Rossland’s community garden. For more information check out www. kerryyoga.com or by phone at 250-3642190.
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Tails answers animal lovers’ call by Trevor Kehoe Rossland News For many animal lovers, treating your pet like a part of the family comes naturally. The term Man’s Best Friend didn’t come out of thin air and keeping your best friend happy is keeping up your end of the bargain. In exchange for love, affection and protection, you give your four-legged friend some healthy grub, tasty snacks, a bath every now and again and a haircut. Our other feline friends cannot be left out of the equation. Their sometimes tough love approach is only part of their nature and their personalities and pet-ability make them just as important in the homestead. For all your four-legged grub, goods, treats and accessories Tails Pet Supplies and Services has the right selection to cater to any critter’s needs. The shop was opened in November of 2007 after owner Amanda Wells grew tired of travelling to Nelson to buy her dog food, combined with her genuine love for animals. “I knew I wanted my own business and I knew I loved animals so it was a great fit. It sounds cliché but your pets are always there for you. You know when you get home and your dog is real stoked to see you, that’s what I love,” said Wells. “A lot of people come in to just ask advice and it’s great to give them tips and tricks from their questions. It’s different than a Pet Cetera or a Wal-Mart, we’re a community shop and we can help people with resources like cat- and dog-sitting, adopting and finding lost animals.” Wells prides herself on only selling items
that she has a knowledge and understanding of. With two dogs and a cat herself, she takes the nutrition and dietary needs of animals very seriously. After massive pet food recalls and animal deaths from Menu pet foods brands found in many grocery stores Wells and Tails made the logical choice to only carry top quality brands that manufacture their own food with the health of the animal in mind. “One of the ingredients was found to be toxic to people and animals and a lot of animals died of kidney failures,” said Wells. “We like to choose independent brands that only make pet food and deal with people who make good food and not just go for money.” Specialized dietary needs and human grade corn-free options are all available at Tails along with a few local special treats from the Mountain Mutt Bakery and more. For your animal friends that keep you active, entertain and delight, spoiling them every now and again doesn’t hurt and they say the fastest way to the mind is through the belly. Wells also believes strongly about adopting animals as she notes there are about 10,000 animals available online and many more in shelters around the province. “I really encourage people to adopt animals. They’re a little older but I find the older dogs to be more mellow and there’s no puppy or teenager stage,” said Wells. “They’re easier to train as well and contrary to popular belief you can teach an old dog new tricks.” Tails Pet Supplies and Services is located at 2125 Columbia Ave. in Rossland.
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by Trevor Kehoe Rossland News For those with a tongue for tasty treats in the Rossland area, a new answer to all custom cake, cupcake, cookies and other delights for any occasion has arrived with the Sweet Dreams Cakery. Red Seal Certified Baker Rebecca Gilhula has worked in some prestigious five-diamond kitchens in her day making multiple layered extravagant delicacies, but it all started in her grandma’s kitchen.
After learning the ropes from her wise teacher she moved on to work in Panorama as a baker before beginning her studies in Vancouver on her way to becoming a professional baker and cake maker. She worked as a baker in Italian and Swiss style bakeries throughout her years learning the ins, outs and secrets of each approach in the oven. “I really enjoyed working in the small kitchens, you learn what you like and some things that you don’t like so much. Waking up a 4 a.m. to start making donuts is a good
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weddings and celebrations and with money often not being an issue for the tasty treats. In her Sweet Dreams portfolio Gilhula has taken on many theme cakes including ships, golfing, motocross, Hawaiian islands and many more. Her custom cupcakes and other assortments are available at the Rossland Mountain Market on Thursday evenings and have been a great success with her often running out of goods before the market closes shop. “I really like the market because you can experiment with different designs and show the town what you do. Sometimes the nicest ones are the simplest,” she said. “Sometimes when you’re making a big wedding cake there’s a lot of pressure and you don’t really sleep the night before. There’s a little bit of stress involved but when you finally put the cake on the table you definitely breathe a sigh of relief.” The Sweet Dreams cake and pie by the slice is available at the local Grind Coffeehouse as well as her sugar cookies at the Little Red Sweet Shop. Along with her other specialty baking at the Sweet Dreams Heritage Inn like specialty chocolates and other pastries Gilhula and Sweet Dreams have truly taken the cake in town. Contact Gilhula at 250-362-5156 or info@sweetdreamsheritageinn.com for more information.
by Trevor Kehoe Rossland News Know your farmer, know your food. That’s the slogan of Earthy Organics family farm located near Fruitvale and serving the entire Greater Trail Area. During a time where many are far removed from our current food system and where the food on our dinner table simply arrived by truck from a far off place, owners Jeanine Powell and John Abernante hope to bring back a sense of ownership to our food by ‘nourishing the body and respecting the earth.’ The Earthy Organics farm has been in operation since 2002 with the full organic certification coming in 2005 from the Kootenay Organic Growers Association. “When the inspector comes in they look at everything from the history of the land you’re using, the type of seeds you use, your compost, as well as the buffer zone between you and a neighbour’s farm who may use pesticides,” said Powell. “We’re kind of reinventing the wheel, encouraging and educating people to let them know ‘you have a choice’. The new generation is so important and when you get kids involved and interested in where their food comes from, how it’s grown and why that’s important, then we’re literally planting the seed for the next generation.” Powell began her interest in agriculture
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the growing year, your money supports a local, sustainable and affordable agriculture system. The farm also offers educational opportunities for folks to learn about organic food production. They also choose open pollinated and heritage vegetables that differ from your average grocery store varieties. “We live in a time where immediacy is important in a fast-paced society. A lot of people want food that’s quick, cheap and easy. The slow food movement is real appealing, this food is real and grown with love,”
said Powell. “Everything on the land has its purpose, the birds do their part, the aphids, the chickens till the land. There are plants that are givers to the soil and takers and you have to work with them and use the balance of the earth.” The Earthy Organics farm has a variety quality produce that springs up throughout the year, encouraging people to eat within seasons. From peas, carrots, cucumbers, beans, garlic, potatoes, squash and so much more to their free range eggs, the local farmers thrive on keeping their interactions with eaters local. If voting with your dollar is the surest way to support your beliefs then supporting local agriculture does a world of good for food security. “This is the best way to sell it. We know our customers and they know exactly where the food came from and how it was grown,” said Abernante. “We want to educate people most importantly, not preach to them about what they should or shouldn’t eat. We want to say here are your options and allow them to make a more informed decision.” Earthy Organics is located at 1208 Columbia Gardens Road in Fruitvale. Contact them by phone at 250-367-9955 or by email at earthorganics@telus.net to arrange a time to stop by.
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They say your feet are the most important part of your body for posture and can be responsible for many ailments in aligning centre of balance. Considering they are the only part of the body that touches the ground, what’s on your feet can be considered as important as any accessory and if you want to look stylish the Red Pair in Rossland can help. Located at 2002 Columbia Ave. in the Old Bank of Montreal Building in Rossland the Red Pair has many different varieties of
shoes from fashionable to functional and everything in between. Kids’ shoes, adult sports, stylish, classy, casual, sandals, slip shoes, loafers and high heels are some of the styles available at the Red Pair. “I’m really happy to be here, it’s such a beautiful building right in the centre of town,” said Stephanie Robinson, the owner of the Red Pair who has lived in Rossland for the last 14 years. “I like to stay away from the super mainstream shoes and have a variety so not
everyone is wearing the same shoe in town.” Some of the brands carried at the Red Pair take environmental stewardship and helping others to the next level. The El Natura line from Spain use vegetable dyes in their shoes and construct them with the least amount of environmental impact possible. For every pair of shoes sold Toms shoes give a pair of new shoes to a child in need in various countries around the world. Local jewellery, flat bags and purses from Nelson, belts, sunglasses from the
same designer who did the 2010 Olympic medals and more can all be found at the Red Pair. Some custom pieces from local artist Stephanie Gauvin can also be found on the walls and for sale in store. Robinson has competed internationally in freestyle skiing and has coached in sports such as ski racing and freestyle, mountain biking, windsurfing, volley ball and soccer, so being active and involved comes naturally and some of the comfortable outdoor apparel in store follows that ideal.
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Oh, the Joy of Bookkeeping When Amy Smith decided to start her own business, nothing seemed to fit like bookkeeping. “I was thinking, ‘what do I want to do for business?’ And I was thinking about all of these exciting, creative things,” she remembers. “But I just kept coming back to bookkeeping because I like it and I’m good at it.” Almost two years ago, with help from the Community Futures Development Corporation, she started The Joy of Bookkeeping out of her home in Nelson. Smith says she’d watched other selfemployed people, including her massagetherapist mother, struggle with their books and business operations. And when it came time to design her own business, she kept them in mind. “I wanted to design it for people who were new to business, or in their business but kind of fumbling with their bookkeeping,” she says. “Small, community-based businesses that didn’t have a clue, or did but didn’t know what they wanted to do with it.” Clients are offered an easy-to-read, user friendly checklist of files and documents to
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A holistic approach to healing
Holistic healing means taking an holistic approach when seeking treatment for imbalances and choosing to live a more balanced lifestyle. This is exactly what Golden Clear owner and operator Kory Monteith is hoping to achieve with her clients. Golden Clear offers a powerful new approach that uses a safe, simple and highly effective method to radically eliminate all symptoms of allergies - with no needles and no drugs. According to the website, goldenclear.com, this non-invasive drug free approach offers relief from all symptoms of allergies permanently. Monteith, a registered holistic allergist and registered holistic nutritionist, has been certified in Bio Energetic Intolerance Elimination (BIE). She recently started her own business in Golden to offer this service to people looking for an alternative way to treat their allergy symptoms. “I got into this profession for personal reasons,” she explains. “Years ago, I underwent allergy testing and discovered that I have celiac disease. At that time, the only cure was to eliminate gluten from my diet, which is found in things like wheat, rye, barley and oats.” Monteith says the change really stopped her life. “If I wanted to go out for dinner, I had to make and bring my own dinners. Having celiac disease affects all aspects of a person’s life and much of one’s social life revolves around food.” After going gluten-free for three years, a friend of Monteith’s, whose child had a dairy allergy, told her that the child had eliminated his allergy through BIE. “I went and had a treatment right away and I admit I was hesitant to try wheat again. I kept trying to eat small amounts and then one day had a piece of a croissant. Feeling no reaction, I went out and bought an entire pack and ate them all! I have been eating what I want since then and my celiac disease is gone.” When Monteith discovered that she was
she explains. “It is a very individual process that all revolves around your immune system and the state of your current health.” Monteith says that BIE is like a stepping stone on people’s journey to better health. “I believe this is the most effective and permanent way to eliminate allergy symptoms. The technique itself is fairly new and kind of out there for some people. People are really receptive or they’re not. A few of my clients here have said it has changed their lives and I always encourage clients to give feedback on their experience.” Monteith says that BIE really has changed her life. “It has saved my life, mentally, emotionally and physically in so many ways. If I can help even one person, it makes every minute worth it.” According to goldenclear.com, Biofeedback Analysis is a highly effective health screening procedure used to obtain information from the body to determine what is needed in order to heal itself. A particular muscle is isolated and exposed to a specific substance to determine either a positive or negative response. A weakness in the indicator muscles reveals a disruption in the energy flow and therefore the presence of an allergen. BioEnergetic Intolerance Elimination (BIE) treatment uses a lightweight state-of-the-art device (GSR120 BIE Unit) to transmit a low electronic frequency directly onto various acupressure points (without the use of needles) on the body to stimulate and clear any blockages in energy. During this procedure, the client is exposed to the allergen’s energetic frequencies (not the substance directly) produced by the GSR-120 BIE Unit. While the blockages are clearing, the body’s cells are literally being reprogrammed to recognize the allergen’s frequency. Kory Monteith is available weekdays with a flexible schedule and if located outside of town, will travel to your home for appointments. Contact her at 250344-9855, kory@goldenclear.com or goldenclearholisticallergist@gmail.com.
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cured, she knew that she had to be a part of the profession. “So, I switched careers and moved to Golden shortly after.” Up to that point, Monteith had worked with an Ontario school board as an intervenor for the deaf and blind. She liked her job, but says the change was a progression in a journey she was already on. She attended the Institute of Natural Health Technologies located in Oakville, Ontario. The school specializes in the relief of allergy symptoms of all kinds and have developed a new, non-invasive, drug free approach to dealing with allergies. Though she has received all the necessary certifications to practice, Monteith is always studying and researching. It is a continuous part of her job. “It took about a year to become fully licensed, but it’s a lifelong process involving continuous learning.” Monteith made the move to Golden having already vacationed in the area for the past eight years. Her mother was a deciding factor in the decision when she too, fell in love with Golden on their last visit here. “We decided to buy a house together and move here permanently. We like the people. Everyone is so nice and friendly.”
After relocating in January, 2010, Monteith started Golden Clear just over a month ago. Depending on the allergy or symptoms that are bothering a client, Monteith begins the healing process with a consultation session. “I would ask questions about your particular symptoms and questions or concerns about your health,” she says. “From there, for example, if you had issues with digestion, I would test on the specific food that is bothering you as well as other foods that may be contributing.” She would then perform a biofeedback analysis testing, which is a simple muscle test, using the body’s natural resistance. It is a non-invasive way to determine the presence of an allergy. The results of the analysis are immediate and once the allergies are discovered, Monteith is able to treat them with the new technology device using electro-acupressure to treat the symptoms. “Again, it is non-invasive and doesn’t hurt. An average treatment takes 15 minutes and the testing and treatment make for about an hour of your time. If, after treatment, a patient is still experiencing symptoms, then we haven’t found everything contributing to that symptom,”
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For the last two years, brides all over the West Kootenay have breathed sighs of relief when walking into their reception space to see a beautifully decorated room, and they have Cecilia Olinger to thank. When Olinger and her husband moved back to Castlegar from Kelowna two years ago, she took a wedding planning course. During the class, she found herself gravitating more towards the decorating side of planning, and she bought her first décor items from a woman who was trying to get rid of hers. From there, Just Your Style Weddings and Décor Rentals was born. Clients are able to hire Olinger to decorate the event, or they can rent the items and decorate themselves, but she says that packages where she decorates the space for the clients are definitely more popular. Serving the entire West Kootenay, Olinger has decorated weddings in places such as Castlegar, Crawford Bay, Trail and Nelson. She said that the three most popular venues are the Castlegar Complex, the Prestige Lakeview Inn in Nelson and the Prestige Mountain Resort and Conference Centre in Rossland. She assists clients to help them pin down their colours and theme, as well as their overall vision for their event. The most popular colours have been black and white with an accent colour. “Blues are really popular,” she said. For set up, she often enlists her husband or hires a few friends to help, but for the most part, she runs the business on her own. Her services have been recommended by word of mouth and by hotels. It doesn’t hurt that she co-sponsored the Kootenay Wedding Connections Bridal Fair last year, either. Just Your Style will be co-sponsoring it again this year, and it takes place on Oct. 17 at the Castlegar Complex. Olinger said that she gets inspiration from bridal magazines and shows, but that most often the client comes in with a clear idea of what they want. “We bounce ideas back and forth,” she said. Although decorating an event for hundreds of people would be enough to send some people into a cold sweat, Olinger remains calm and collected. She said her favourite part of the job is when she receives happy and satisfied correspondence from clients after the event, and ‘leaving at the last minute and having everything done.’ For more information on Just Your Style, call 250-687-1330 or visit jysweddings.com.
Gearing up for the Apple Festival at Spencer Hill by Carrie White Golden Star Spencer Hill Orchard encourages you to stop by and experience a working organic orchard. Spencer Hill is certified with BC Agritourism and their produce is certified organic. They welcome people into their working orchard to experience organic practices, apple lore and find out about the agricultural history of the area. Sheila Dobie, one of the owners, took over ownership of the orchard in 2006. She explains that currently, the orchard involves a market garden and orchard that the public is welcome to come and experience and Spencer Hill also works with a local food co-operative. “We got into this because the orchard had a great location and we thought it provided an opportunity to create a public space for people to experience agriculture,” says Dobie. “We thought it would be interesting to talk about local foods and organic practices with people and we’ve been getting a sense of that vision over the last four years.” Part of the vision now includes a shift toward more food production at Spencer Hill. “we will still continue with the tourism aspect, holding music, events and farm tours by appointment,” says Dobie. “We have decided focus on food production as our business, and hope to work more with other farms and the community for a more co-ordinated approach to Agritourism.” She says she believes that agri-tourism can be
effectively done with several farms participating in a package of pre-planned farm tours. Dobie says it’s important for people to be connected to their food source. “We want to be able to allow people to experience this at the orchard, while not compromising the viability of the farm.”
“ ... a real festival atmosphere. It is held the last Saturday of September.” Continuing this year, there is still a special event that will always be a signature for Spencer Hill Orchard, the annual Apple Festival. “We started it in the first year as a celebratory kick-off of the apple season,” says Dobie. “All our apple varieties will be available for tasting, the apple press making fresh juice, a pumpkin patch to play in and the orchard laden with harvest to wander and enjoy. There will be music on our outdoor stage and games for the whole family. It’s been a fun thing for us and our favourite event.” The Apple Festival is free to the public and features local musicians and a real festival atmosphere. It is held the last Saturday of September. The Spencer Hill Orchard is located at 5315 Spencer Road in Grand Forks. Phone 250-4428583 for more information. Hours are Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Rocky Mountain Massage Therapy has moved to a beautiful new location. After practicing for seven and a half years, two in Cranbook, Nicole Kinsman, RMT is excited to invite you to her home-based practice (see address in ad below). The new clinic is quiet and provides a relaxing retreat. A massage therapy appointment is always scheduled with enough time following the treatment to allow patients to ask questions, get advice on Remedial exercises, stretches, or tips on how to feel most comfortable in the last trimester of your pregnancy. Nicole offers the same quality health care services that can provide relief from migraines, tension headaches, chronic back or neck pain, tendonitis, TMJ, arthritis as well as many other conditions associated with soft tissue and joint dysfunction. She offers flexible appointment times and no referral is necessary. Nicole is in good standing with the College Of Massage Therapists of BC, the regulating body of RMTs and she is a member of the Massage Therapists Association of BC. Because she is a BC Registered Massage Therapist, most extended health care policies provide coverage. BC RMTs are the most highly trained massage therapy professionals in North America. They must complete 3,000 hours of training, pass provincial board exams and they are required to complete continuing education courses. Aside from osteopathic and other interesting continuing education courses, Nicole participated in a pre/post natal massage course with an RMT who is also a Doula. Massage therapy can relieve many different pregnancy symptoms such as; low back pain, headaches, sciatic nerve pain, and swelling. Massage therapy can also help to maintain blood pressure. Pregnant women are treated in a side lying position to provide the utmost comfort for mother and baby. Massage is safe at any stage of pregnancy and treatments can be as frequent as the patient prefers. Although her focus is pre and post-natal massage, Nicole treats a wide variety of patients of every age, with a range of different ailments. She is very thankful to all of her wonderful patients for making Rocky Mountain Massage Therapy so successful and extends a warm welcome to all new patients. ~ submitted
A second life for tires
A flat tire is not the end of the line. That’s the slogan for a Nelsonbased company, Flat Bags, owned and operated by Shannon Hames. Being an avid mountain biker for years, Hames noticed that there was always piles of old inner tubes in her basement. So, in 1996 the first inner tube was cut, instead of patched, and with some old rain pants for material, she made the first Flat Bag. Hames makes her Flat Bags with reused bike inner tubes and a colourful array of rediscovered fabrics. She began the venture over 10 years ago. Hames, who used to make fleece toques, decided she needed to create a product that was less seasonal while using available products. “I was making toques out of reused polar fleece. It was the same sort of theme (recycling used products), but it was too seasonal and if I wanted the recycled aspect, I was limited by what I could get. Also there is a lot of competition for that sort of thing.” Then one day Hames noticed a bag that a friend of hers had purchased in Toronto, that was made with truck inner tubes. She became fascinated with the idea of using recycled tires to create a fashionable bag. She decided to try her hand at creating one out of recycled inner tubes she had in her basement.
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Hames says the process of making the bags is quite simple, but is definitely an outdoor project. Inner tubes contain a talcum powder substance that can create quite a mess. “It can be a surprise every time you cut open the tube,” she says laughing. “But then you wipe down the material and it is ready to use.” Hames then uses rediscovered and “special finds” vinyl or fabrics to complete her bags. “Vinyl is weather-worthy and has its own unique texture or pattern. The fabrics I use reflect great colours and motifs from their own era. Also, the fabrics I use have already been made so I am recycling 40 or 50 year old material.” Hames says that while she is using recycled materials to make the bags, a key part to her product is that it doesn’t look recycled. “The first one I made became an interesting little prototype and ended up being the most popular design.” In her first year, Hames and a few friends attended an area festival and set up a booth with various eco-friendly products, including the Flat Bags. “The bags were instantly very well received. I didn’t realize there was such a bag fetish out there,” she laughs. Having seen quite a bit of success with her product over the years, Hames
says she would love to expand the business. “Right now I am looking to really take the product to the next level and what I really need is somebody to come and help market the product,” she says. For now, she plans to stay in Nelson, but Hames would love to see the company take on a mind of its own. Hames praises the Community Futures program, which was integral to her starting Flat Bags. “What I learned from that experience is that to succeed in a business, networking and being open to other opinions is very important.” Flat Bags can now be found all over the world. Usually near someone who feels it is important to recycle. Her company is happily responsible for reusing over 15,000 feet of inner tubes. According to her website, www.flatbags.com, Flat Bags uses inner tubes that are donated by cyclists everywhere and Vancouver, B.C., Bikes on the Drive, The Bike Doctor, John Henry the Bike Man, Squamish, B.C., Tantalus, Grand Forks, B.C., Chain Reaction Bike & Board, Nelson, B.C., Gerrick’s Cycle & Sport, Boomtown Emporium, Trail, B.C., and Gerrick’s Cycle & Sport. Flat Bags can be found in Golden too at the Art Gallery of Golden (AGOG) in downtown Golden, B.C.
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While the phrase, “climbing the corporate ladder� might not be one people associate with the bar and restaurant business, that is exactly what Patti Young has done. Young, who co-owns Clyde’s Brew & Cue in Grand Forks, B.C. with husband Steve, has been working at that particular establishment for close to a decade, not always as proprietor. “I started here eight years ago as a bartender/waitress (when the bar was known as the Longhorn Hotel) and now I’m the owner,� reminisces Young. Steve and Patti took possession of the pub on July 15. She had worked previously at the Winnipeg Hotel, for 13-years, and moved to Longhorn’s looking for a change of scenery. The Longhorn had been rebuilt and renamed Clyde’s Brew & Cue by previous owner, Wayne Greenhalgh after a fire, and Young was looking forward to working in a fresh environment. “I saw an opportunity to work in a newer establishment, so I took it and was bartender and waitress from Day 1, worked all day and slowly worked my way up to a management position four years ago,� she said.
Patti Young moving on up She says that both her and her husband saw that the business had an opportunity to grow and also saw a chance for the both of them to make money, which is why the bought the bar. “The owner (Greenhalgh) made us an offer and said he was ready to move on. He had been in the business and the place for over 20-years and felt that my husband and I could do a good job and wanted to give us the opportunity to make some
money, so we took it,� Patti Young said. She says that while they haven’t made any major changes to the place, she and her husband have made some adjustments. Young says the bar used to serve primarily liquor but both she and her husband saw that people liked coming in to eat as well. “We noticed that food is the main thing that brings people in here,� she said.
“That’s what we really cater to; we’re just trying to do more of a lunch and dinner kind of atmosphere.� But at the same time, Patti and Steve Young don’t want to drastically alter the place. “The place might get a painting, maybe something new with the menu, bring back some entertainment but otherwise, it’s a pretty set business,� explained Patti. “It’s pretty good the way it is.�
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Manufactured in Spain by Cosentino, Silestone Quartz is available exclusively at Maglio’s where a new selection of larger samples is now available. Silestone has also introduced a new “eco” line made from salvaged post-industrial and post-consumer raw materials including mirrors, glass, porcelain and crystallized ash. Arrange your personal in-store consultation with Maglio’s design team – and witness imagination in action. You dream it - they can make it happen!
left to right: Anneke, Wendi, Jodie, Joanne, Debbie, Olivia, Michelle. We all dream about renovating our living spaces. Whether it’s a small renovation, a complete home makeover, or building from scratch, Maglio Building Centre has the tools to help from start to finish. Venture to the back of the store and discover the “softer side of Maglio’s” where they’ve spent years turning dreams into reality. “We see it all,” says Wendi Thomson, manager of the flooring department. “From complete architectural drawings to ripped out pages from home décor magazines. It’s such a kick when you know you’ve helped someone find the perfect
design solution.” Products are constantly changing – in an effort to stay in line with social changes a focus on eco-friendly flooring fashion has evolved. Debbie Beck who has worked more than 20 years in the flooring industry with 14 of them at Maglio’s notes, “Styles go in and out of fashion like clothing. The shag carpets that went out in the 70s are back again – this time with new fibres that are stain resistant and won’t crush… and people want to know where and how things are made – will they off-gas?” Eco trends are relevant to all building
materials these days from plywood to adhesives, cork floors to countertops. Michelle Nunn, Maglio’s kitchen cabinet and countertop specialist, has seen a move from granite to Silestone Quartz. “Customers like the durability and the low maintenance – what I really like are the colour choices.” Silestone Quartz is denser than granite and more durable. Its non-porous surface is considered a safer and cleaner countertop for food preparation.
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Shalimar Health Spa celebrates certified green spa award Shalimar Health Spa is a holistic, eco-friendly spa that was born out of one woman’s passion to provide healing, rejuvenation, and a sense of well being to all. Over the last 10 years, our focus has been to help each individual achieve their wellness goals by providing a vast array of cleansing and rejuvenating treatments. Centered in the heart of Nelson British Columbia on the beautiful shores of Kootenay Lake, Shalimar is located in the Prestige Inn Resort, beside a pool, hair salon, cafe, waterfront restaurant, a dog walk on the water, and only a five minute walk from Lakeside Park, which features playing fields, a gorgeous beach and much more. With a clear vision of the bigger picture, Shalimar Health Spa is committed to environmentally conscious practises, enthusiastically embracing a step forward, towards more sustainable living and business practises. Community comes first, without our gracious Kootenay residents, Shalimar would not be where it is today: voted favourite local spa for six years in a row and winner of Best of Business award 2005-09. We eagerly support local charities, fundraisers, silent auctions and more. In addition, we also realize how fortunate we are here and wish to share that with those in need by sponsoring a child every year. Currently our sponsored child is from Honduras and coincidentally, is named Nelson. We are proud to announce that even though we have always been environmentally friendly, Shalimar has recently become a Fully Certi-
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fied Green Spa, winning an award after completing an in depth, multi-faceted policy. To list a few of the requirements, all of our power bars are on timers to minimize power usage, brochures are printed on 100 per cent recycled paper, we use low voc paints, energy efficient light bulbs, and our decor in our waiting room has been collected from Spearhead using recycled wood. All Eminence cardboard, paper and wood box packaging is made from post-consumer recycled material, and our retail stands are crafted from renewable resources. Our plastic containers are made out of recycled plastic and all other containers from PLA polylactic acid, a polymer made out of corn as a completely biodegradable option. Finally, our packaging chips are made of corn and dissolve harmlessly under running water. Spa owner Galena Pal has grown up in
the spa industry, working as an Advanced Licensed Esthetician / Massage Therapist and manager. Galena, who was greatly inspired by the founder of Shalimar, Deborah Lawton, has spent the last year since taking on full ownership modernizing, renovating and turning the team completely green, with the philosophy of Lawton’s beliefs and vision, still at heart . “Our belief is to offer the highest quality treatments at affordable prices and for everyone to be able to heal, rejuvenate and indulge in wellness,” says Galena. We have a very high percentage of local clientele due to this. “At Christmas I send our staff out with gift certificates to give to someone they feel is in need, as well we are constantly donating to charities, shelters, The Nelson Women’s Centre, food banks... I run my business and live my life always with her
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Eminence Organic Skin Care is committed to being “the industry leaders in keeping our planet green”. Eminence is constantly integrating ways to reduce our carbon footprint, from the harvest and production of their products, including bio-dynamic growing methods, to how they package and ship them to you. Eminence uses 100 per cent organic ingredients, and every product is hand-made in small batches to preserve the quality of the nutrients. This line is rated #1 resultsbased skin care around the world, coming from a wealth of scientific research into the medicinal properties of fruits, herbs and plants. Over 50 years of experience and extensive research have proven the effectiveness of these superior health treatments, a unique combination of hand-picked fresh ingredients which are hand-mixed with pure waters drawn from a thermal hot spring lake containing minerals and trace elements found nowhere else on earth. All of our products are handmade in Hungary-no mass production-without any heating or hydrogenating processes. You will immediately see and feel the difference from the exceptionally high fruit content, and therefore, the high level of active ingredients. Vitamins are captured in their all-natural fresh base, offering dramatic results as actual seeds, pulps and peels begin the regenerative and healing powers that only nature can produce.
essence and giving spirit in mind”. A staff of 13 uniquely gifted practitioners are the core of what makes this spa a magical place. Most have been with us for over four years, some even since the beginning. There is a heartfelt “vibe” amongst the family who keep Shalimar at its best, and our clients tell us often that this is one of the reasons why they keep coming back. Our four Licensed Estheticians are exceptional and in high demand, and our eight Certified Massage Practitioners and one Registered Massage Therapist (RMT), offer a wide range of healing modalities with many styles and diverse training backgrounds. All of the experts on our team are trained seasonally by Eminence Trainers who teach us the science of the plant-based medicinal ingredients, keep us current on the new discoveries and also share the techniques of the famous Eminence Facial massage, which is included in many of our treatments, and if you haven’t experienced it, is a must! New to Shalimar~Mimosa champagne oil massage, Blueberry Soyliscious Sugar scrubs,Organic Coconut Lime pedicures, Mango Enzymatic body wraps, Ancient Thai massage, specials for children and men. Visit our new website at shalimarhealthspa. ca. Enter the garden of Shalimar and you will leave feeling centered, peaceful and alive. Come visit our continuously growing team, see our new fresh green renovations, new spa menu and much more! ~ submitted
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at Mallard’s The scenery surrounding Nelson makes stepping out the door for a run easy. From the waterside pathways of lakeside, to the endless trails weaving through the mountains surrounding our town, the opportunities are endless. Women run for so many reasons, many for the physical and mental well being. There is the social aspect for some, and for others it is having that brief moment in time away from the stresses of daily living. Endorphins run high, hearts and bones grow stronger. The last thing anyone wants to be thinking about is the pain in their feet or ill fitting apparel. Carrying a diverse selection of brands, Mallards hopes to offer great fit and comfort for a woman trying to improve on or simply maintain a healthy lifestyle.
In footwear, we like to bring in great selection of brands, as the shape of women’s feet can vary so widely. The same is true for apparel, and we hope to ensure that runners of all ages and skill sets can find something that works for them. The staff at Mallards is well trained and eager to make your experience on the trails as
seamless as possible. We offer high impact sports bras and tops with shelf bras. We also bring in different lengths of running shorts, and running tights. All of our apparel is specially made with moisture wicking material to keep you comfortable and dry. From socks to pedometers, hats, jackets and insoles we hope to supply what
you need. Step out that door, walking or running. Don’t forget your water and sunscreen, remember to stretch. Gossip with your girls, clear your mind and feel that breeze on your face. Have fun, train hard, stay active… let us help you take care of the details. ~ submitted
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“We are here!” were our excited first words and title to our first photos of our new home. From then it is a big ‘ahhhhh’. The birth of Aries Resort started in 2006 with running our wellness company, Mata Physique Inc. and realizing over and over we needed a healthy place for people to come for a few days and experience our simplistic views on wellness: a place with no outside worries and thoughts where our guests could really take the time to focus on themselves. With the fresh air, clean water, serene mountains and Kootenay people welcoming us with open arms, we knew on our first visit Nelson would be our new home. We are so happy to be able to offer to our guests the best of B&B, fitness and wellness, and retreat services. What Henry says about Maureen: “She’s a wonder-woman who combines freakish athletic capabilities with unbelievable business savvy and an outstanding ability to communicate and educate. The combination of these qualities with her sensitivity, intelligence, creativity and wide
her hi-octane drive and still, there is always this nourishing, comfortable feeling of her full presence and connection to you.” What Maureen says about Henry: “Henry comes from a dynasty of Soviet competitive boxers and consciously remembers his first training at
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the age of four. Since then health and wellness has been his life. Because he grew up free from fancy exercise equipment and videos showing the newest “fad” or quickest way to health, he developed and
continues to use a simple, traditional form of functional physical training. His holistic thoughts and knowledge of wellness both in the physical and meta physical world are brought into every class and educating talk. He understands that keeping our bodies performing at their optimum levels (whatever that may be) in any given circumstance requires a healthy balance of mind, body and soul. He has amazing intuition that connects him to his students. I have never witnessed such connection and healing with with students in other health practitioners.” We both have a passion for health and balance. Our experiences, education, love of nature, need for feeling alive and as healthy as we can be have shaped who we are. Now being able to wrap it all up to share it with others in our relaxed Kootenay setting...is perfection.
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participant in 2009, commented on her own success: “I know that I will never introduce sugar into my life again. Although I have lost 50 pounds, I am currently working on achieving my new goal of 60 pounds lost. I will then continue for another 20 pounds to bring my total weight loss to 80 pounds. This would have been merely a dream for me a year ago. It is now not only achievable, but has become my reality.� Christine and Lee encourage anyone who wants to make their life healthier to join them for this Kootenay adventure from Monday to Friday, August 16th to 20th or August 23rd to 27th, from 8am to 3:30pm daily. For more information, please call Christine Sutherland at 1-800-6115788 or email her at csuther@netidea.com.
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Christine Sutherland used to sing the sugar blues (and caffeine too!) Today she shares her food successes with Lee Reid, Nelson’s clinical addictions counsellor, and together they have designed a contemporary healing program for people with an overly enthusiastic relationship with sugar. For the past year, Lee and Christine have worked together with seniors, teens, parents and ordinary, everyday people, helping them get off sugar and coffee. They have designed a summer program for people wanting to change their lifestyle, mainly using beautiful Lakeside Park as their classroom. It is their second summer of offering this type of experience to those in Nelson and area. “The detoxification process is my department,� Sutherland says. “I use massage, underwater-hotspring massage, dry brushing, body wraps, salt glows, sand rubs, herbal teas, and lots of hands-on homework. Lee looks after the ‘thought-stopping’ exercises as well as using a process to help change old patterns, so people can deal better with cravings and family dynamics. Together we make a dynamite team for healthy change!� Sandy Prentice, International Program Administrator for SD #8, and a summer program
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• (above) Elkford Royalty: Elkford Princess Megan Nixon (left) and Miss Elkford Kenzie Bauer • (centre) 2010 Sam Steele Sweetheart Kinnon Smith with candidate Michaela Blork in the background. • (right) Cranbrook royalty on the float at Sam Steele Days parade: Princess of Sam Steele Mara Mahovlic (front), candidate Michaela Bjork.
By Kerstin Renner Kootenay Advertiser The nine young women sitting on stage are all impeccably dressed in Edwardian era gowns. Their gloved hands are linked and nervous smiles are playing on their faces. Giving them all a reassuring nod, the MC rips open the official envelope and declares: “And the 2010 Sam Steele Sweetheart is...” It is the moment these nine candidates in the Sam Steele Sweetheart Youth Ambassador program have been working towards for six months. It is easy to get carried away by the glitz and glamour of crowns and sashes, but participants and organizers of the program know the pageant is about so much more than regal waves,
pretty smiles and royal titles. “The placement of the crown is two minutes of the six months,” emphasizes Karin Penner. She has overseen the program right from the beginning 45 years ago when it was started as a fundraiser for the Cranbrook Royals hockey club. “Even back then, our program was a youth ambassador program,” Penner states. “We never put emphasis on face, beauty and figure.” Co-coordinator of the pageant, Loree Duczek, says the goal of the program is to develop the potential in each of the candidates and give them the skills to be leaders in their community. The candidates commit each Sunday for six months to learn about anything from the history and structure of their community to financial management, resume writing and time management. Candidates also complete the World Host Program and receive a certificate. “That’s something they can put on their
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resume right away,” Duczek states. The young women also get a certificate upon completion of a nine-week Toastmasters public speaking course. The girls also get involved as volunteers and the entire time of the program, the young women are working with their sponsor organizations. Their involvement usually does not end with the conclusion of the program. In fact, many candidates return to the Sam Steele Sweetheart program to help more girls benefit from the program. This year, almost the entire backstage crew at the pageant show was made up from former Sweetheart candidates. Duczek has been involved as a coordinator for years, wanting to give back after recognizing how completely the program has shaped her own life and even influenced her career choice. Stephanie Hrisook, the 2004 Princess of Sam Steele, has also been inspired by the program and has now made a commitment to youth in her community. Together with
co-organizers Debbie Kliment and Lynn Lundrigan she has brought back the ‘Miss Elkford’ pageant and modeled it after the program in Cranbrook. Hrisook noticed a lot of issues with youth in Elkford and hopes the new program will help push girls in the right direction and “build a community of women within the community of Elkford.” “It’s a learning process for all of us,” Hrisook admits. She believes all the girls will be able to use their new skills going forward and states the two youth ambassadors will be busy in the next months, in and out of Elkford. “We’re hoping that they’ll be good role models not only for the younger girls, but everybody in the community.” The ambassadors will also be reaching out to women across the planet as they are selling jewelry for Work for Widows. Proceeds from the sales will go towards the Miss Elkford program as well as supporting widows and their children in Sri Lanka.
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appreciation for music. A few years ago, I heard about MYC. Once I moved to Golden, I researched it and found that I fit the requirements to attend the training in Calgary.” For the first three years a MYC teacher must take specific training every year. “I had never witnessed a MYC class before and found it amazing what it covers,” she says. “The children learn to read music, we sing, learn theory, music history and ear training just to name a few. All the concepts are introduced with stories and games.” Ohnander explains that the MYC programs run for two-and-a-half year olds up to ten year olds. She says she would definitely recommend MYC over private lessons. “Right now my class knows more concepts and notes than maybe a six-year-old in private lessons for a year. I think a lot of that is because the kids have their parents with them in the early classes, much more so than in private lessons.” She says that MYC has given her the ability to make music lessons so much fun because the curriculum makes it that way. “As for the kids, they love coming to the classes,” she says. “When I was young, I remember piano classes were not much fun, but with MYC the parents tell me that the kids really look forward to it.” Ohnander says that MYC has just wrapped up its first year in Golden and she already has students signed up for the September session. She says that there are many benefits to
w k Music for Young Children the students even after they graduate. “They have an amazing comprehension and it becomes very easy for them to learn new instruments. Their understanding of music concepts are solid.” Ohnander says she would love to be teaching all the levels of the program in Golden eventually. After she finishes the three years of required training, that can become a reality. “Growing up I never thought I would be a teacher. Then I found myself trying to teach my siblings and by the time I was in university I knew that I wanted to teach music. I didn’t dream of performing for a living. I find it more fulfilling to teach. When a child loves music and gets excited about grasping a concept, that’s super exciting for me.” Ohnander attended university in Brandon, Manitoba to receive her Bachelor of Music
while majoring in piano performance. She has also completed her Associate Diploma with the royal Conservatory in Toronto. According to the MYC website, MYC builds a solid foundation of understanding and enjoyment of music. Singing together creates a special bond. Keyboard playing and rhythm ensembles nurture team skills. Creative movement develops individual expressiveness. Music reading and theory are reinforced with group activities and with colourful, hands-on materials. Composing integrates aural and written skills and gives children a sense of ownership. Parents are required to attend the classes and because the child and parent bond as a “music team” during lessons, that carries on at home during daily practice and other family activities. For more information and a list of Kootenay teachers, visit the website www.myc.com.
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by Carrie White Golden Star A great music program is gaining a lot of attention in Golden. Music for Young children (MYC) is a program that has been around for 30 years and has just completed its first year in Golden thanks to Jackie Ohnander, Golden’s MYC teacher. Children are the center of MYC. According to the website, www.myc.com, their learning styles and needs are met through a multisensory approach. In MYC, children meet in small groups, in their own age category, once a week for an hour, accompanied by an adult (parent, grandparent or caregiver) who participates in the program. The program lasts from three to five years, depending on the age of the child, with each year typically consisting of 36 lessons. For Ohnander, the program is something she is very passionate about and is happy to provide to Golden’s youngest musicians. She says that though the program is relatively new here, there are many MYC programs set up throughout the Kootenays and across the country. She became involved as a teacher a few years ago after researching to find an alternative way to teach music. “I’ve been teaching private piano lessons for 12 years, for students ages five to adult. In the last couple of years, I started looking for another method of teaching. Something more fun that would also teach students an
Young athlete shares her skills with future basketball stars By Craig Lindsay Kootenay Advertiser
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For Courtney Coyle, making the jump from elite basketball player to high school coach was difficult yet rewarding. Coyle, who graduated from Mount Baker, played four years for the University of Calgary Dinosaurs and became one of their top players. She returned to the Cranbrook area after graduating in 2008 and took the reins of the Mount Baker Wild senior girl’s squad. “It was refreshing to see different aspects of the game and see it from a different viewpoint,” said Coyle. “Coaching turned out to be more fun and more rewarding than I thought, I was really glad I was able to do it.” Coyle plans to return to Mount Baker in the fall to coach the senior team again and with a year of coaching under her belt you can expect great improvement. Coyle grew up in Kimberley and went to school there until grade 9. After that, she came to Cranbrook and went to Parkland in grade 10 and Mount Baker in grades 11 and 12. She had a successful high school career under long-time Wild coach Bill Stephens. After graduating from Mount Baker, Coyle took her talents to Lethbridge Com-
munity College where she suited up for the Kodiaks. “It was very good. It was a nice step into a higher level of play,” she said. “It was a good stepping-stone between high school and university.” After one year at L.C.C., Coyle transferred to the University of Calgary, where she made an immediate impact with the team. “I got decent minutes as a rookie,” she said. “I really learned a lot from the older girls. I learned about positioning on the court and how to run the floor. It made me more competitive.” Coyle found the expectations much greater at university. The coaches expected players to spend time in the weight room and focus on strong eating habits. By her third year at U of C, Coyle stepped into a starting role and was one of the top players not only on the Dinos but in the nation. “It was my strongest year individually. I led the league in free throw percentage and was selected a second team all-Canadian,” Coyle said. Coyle graduated in 2009 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and Culture. Her final year on the court was anticlimactic as the team struggled with having only
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The girls finished 15th out of 16 teams at AAA provincials in North Vancouver and performed well in several Alberta tournaments. With the grade 11s back as seniors and a solid group of hardworking juniors moving up, Coyle is excited about next year’s team. “I’m excited to see the grade 12s step up and take on more leadership roles and to who steps up on the court,” said Coyle. “I’m also looking forward to working with the younger group that will add that different dynamic. They’ll keep things fresh.” As for employment, Coyle is sending out resumes and hoping to find a job that she will enjoy in her field. She is Courtney Coyle in front of Mount Baker also considering a return to school and a Secondary in Cranbrook where her possible step into the education. basketball career took off. She is looking forward to working at the Shooting Stars Basketball Camp at the end of August in Cranbrook. three upper classmen with the rest of the “Camps are a great opportunity to imteam being first and second year players. prove skills and it gives players a chance to “We didn’t do as well as a team,” said play competitively in the summer,” she said. Coyle. “It was the first time in my career that Coyle attended Cranbrook’s Baker Hoops we finished below .500.” After finishing her degree, Coyle returned and NBC as a youngster and attributes much to the East Kootenay and ended up coaching of her success to lessons learned through camp. at her alma mater, Mount Baker.
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Golden students are benefiting from a program called Rotary Adventures in Citizenship. The program has been running for many years and was designed by the Rotary Club of Ottawa. Each year the Rotarians of Ottawa host Canadian students from around the country, each carefully selected by their host club, to participate in an intense taste of the nation’s capital. “From touring Parliament and Centre Block to discussions with a citizenship judge and watching new Canadians receive their citizenship, it is an opportunity of a lifetime. It’s a chance for kids to see Canada in a different light, and to learn more about their own nation,” says Janet Crandall-Swaffield, program administrator in Golden. “For kids in Golden, they deserve every opportunity to venture out from the comfort of their home community and learn about what the world has to offer. Kids can get a taste of travelling in a safe environment. Rotary provides a strong network of families across the country that are committed to giving kids on these kinds of adventures the best opportunity for learning and fun.” She explains that each year the Rotary Club of Golden selects a student from the applications they receive. The club tries to send the student they feel will benefit the most from the experience. Students have to apply to the program, and part of that involves writing an essay on ‘what it means to me to be Canadian.’ “I’m always interested to gain some insight into how people view their role as a Canadian. Typically, we choose students from either grade 11 or 12. They have to be in good academic standing, and not have any prior behavioural concerns. Sometimes we have so many good applicants that we have to hold a series of interviews.” Amanda Shibley, recent graduate of Golden Secondary School (GSS), was one
Amanda Shibley, pictured on the left, with a new friend. of those students who travelled to Ottawa this past year. “A girl on my soccer team had gone through the program last year and that’s how I found out about it. I had never been to Ottawa before and I thought it would be a cool opportunity,” says Shibley. “I knew that we would be going to the Parliament buildings and learning a lot about Canadian history. I also loved the opportunity to use my French speaking skills. We also got to go to the University of Ottawa, which I really wanted to see.” Shibley says she particularly enjoyed watching Canadian citizens being sworn in. “People really take their Canadian citizenship for granted and when you see how happy these people are when they receive theirs, you really appreciate being a Canadian.” Shibley says that she greatly benefited from participating in the Adventures in Citizenship program. “In a small town, (maybe at all schools) when you get good grades and are into recycling and those kinds of things, you often get made fun of. This trip gave me the opportunity to meet other students like myself. They were all in leadership classes and into the same things I am
and it was nice to see that there are other students out there who really try hard.” She says her experiences with the program have definitely contributed to her future plans to do some more exploring in her country. “I didn’t realize there was so much to see right here in Canada. Going on this trip just makes you so proud. It’s inspirational and so motivating. You get to actually see parts of Canadian history that you only read about in textbooks. To be able to see it this way is way cooler.” Shibley says her only advice to anyone else thinking of applying for and making the trip, is to brush up on their knowledge of Canadian politics. “I really appreciate that Rotary sponsored this trip. It was a really cool opportunity and I got to meet so many interesting people. More people should apply for the Adventures in Citizenship program.” Crandall-Swaffield says she feels quite strongly about the Rotary sponsored program. “I get to see first hand the difference it makes in each student. Because I’m in pretty close contact with the student right up until they go on the trip, I have
an idea of their anticipation building as they head out, and I get to gauge the explosion of their excitement when they return, like the world is a totally different place because they have a whole new perspective. We also like to send a French Immersion student whenever possible, because so many of the tours are offered in French and the student is able to get that much more out of the program. I think it’s a fantastic opportunity to be able to reward a hardworking student with a trip like this, I feel really fortunate that I’m able to contribute to the community in this way. I also think it’s a plus because that student that gets to go, is a positive influence in the community and in that way everyone wins.” Crandall-Swaffield says this year Rotary also participated in a program in Kelowna, called Adventures in Tourism. “It is designed to offer insight into tourism as an industry, and to show younger high school students, aged 15 to 19, what the hospitality industry has to offer and how it contributes to a local economy. My daughter Megan was selected to attend this trip, and simply had a fantastic experience. Out of that experience came a proposal for our very own adventure trip here in Golden, but it’s just in the concept phase at this point.” Crandall-Swaffield says that people often don’t understand how many programs that Rotary participates in. “We do a lot of fundraising so that we can continue to participate in programs like this. This program costs about $1,200 a year, when you consider program fees and travel expenses. But it’s worth every dime, and I hope to see us continue in programs like this for many years to come.” Rotary also has their own leadership course, called Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), and it takes place in Castlegar each year. “Of the three programs, I’d say RYLA is the most intense, and definitely the most rewarding. It’s a seven-day program, and it was offered from July 3 to 10 this year,” says Crandall-Swaffield.
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By Kerstin Renner Kootenay Advertiser From the beginning, Skimmerhorn Winery and Vineyard has been a family affair. Looking for a new challenge in their lives after having run a traditional fruit orchard in Creston for a long time, Marleen and Al Hoag found the property for sale in 2003. At first, their plan was to grow cider apples, but then they realized that the infrastructure for producing wine was not much different from the equipment needed for cider and started looking into what grapes would grow well. They did receive a lot of skepticism to start with and even a government specialist warned them that grapes would never grow in Creston. He has since been back to taste Skimmerhorn’s wine and gladly changed his opinion. “Our climate is very similar to the North Okanagan where there are already established wineries,” says Marleen Hoag. This convinced the couple to give it a go and started planting grapes in June 2003. “It was a family event, with Al’s father driving the tractor, pulling the planter,” Marleen Hoag remembers. Sitting on the planter were Marleen and daughter Rachel and son Jordan followed along, making sure all the grapes were properly in the ground. The vinyard is mainly the responsibility of Al Hoag, together with his winemaker Mark Rattray. The bistro and tasting room, however, are firmly in the hands of a team of dedicated and
passionate women, led by Marleen. The one exception is chef A.K. Campbell who serves up his delectable creations. “We thought we could run it as a Mom and Pop operation,” Marleen Hoag describes their plans in the first years. Soon it became clear, however, more people were needed. Especially in the busy summer season from the middle of May to the middle of October, it is all hands on deck. In spring of 2009, the first person hired to help with marketing and sales was Brenda Silkie. Coming from a high-profile marketing career in Calgary, she knew Skimmerhorn would be the perfect place to work with a relaxed working environment, honest people and a great product. “It was very gratifying to build on a good reputation that had already been established for the wine and winery,” Brenda Silkie says. Both other team members were customers long before they joined the extended Skimmerhorn family. Susan Barnes loved the wines when she came to visit with friends and now brings her knowledge to the tasting room. Elke Heltman now serves the tables in the bistro that first reminded her of her “old country” Germany. Everybody at Skimmerhorn is dedicated to making the customers’ experience memorable and special. Coming to Skimmerhorn to taste the award-winning wines and delicious bites - feels like visiting your good friends. And who knows when you will become part of the family.
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“The more I teach, the more I learn”
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Dalia Yanai, part owner of Golden Lotus Ayurveda, is dedicated to helping the people of Golden’s mind, body and spirit. Yanai, originally from Israel, moved to Golden 4 years ago with her husband Scott and established their Ayurveda clinic and yoga studio. Ayurveda medicine is the traditional medicine from India meaning “Science of Life” in Sanskrit. Yanai first became interested in this form of medicine when she was travelling in India. “Ayurveda is a wide system of knowledge that encompasses all the aspects of a person’s life,” says Yanai. “What we do to heal is we bring balance back to the body and the mind using changes in lifestyle and nutrition.” Yoga is also a part of ayurveda medicine as a form of healing the body and is a long-time interest of Yanai’s. She was first introduced to yoga while travelling and, once back in Israel, found a teacher. In 2004, Yanai went to study ayurveda at the Ayurvedic Institute in New Mexico with Dr. Vasant Lad where she finished both her ayurveda and yoga training at the end of 2005. Yanai describes her style of yoga to be more of a gentle flow yoga where there is continuous movement and breath together. As well as the flow yoga, Yanai also teaches prenatal and postnatal yoga classes. “The benefits of yoga are on so many levels,” says Yanai. “You can expect to become more flexible, more relaxed and focused, have more core strength and be more aware of your breath.” Physically yoga can also be helpful with
recovering from many injuries. Yanai describes yoga as a very powerful tool and is trained to give posture modifications in order to help heal injuries and bring more flexibility and stability to the joints and spine. Yanai also considers yoga to be a spiritual practice. She believes that there is more to yoga than just the physical benefits. There is focus on breath, that can connect to a person’s deeper level of being and there is always an aspect of meditation in Yanai’s classes as well. Over the four years that Golden Lotus Ayurveda has been open, Yanai has been able to help the people of Golden with many physical and lifestyle changes. Yanai admits it doesn’t feel like a business but more of her passion. “Teaching both Ayurveda and yoga is one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done,” says Yanai. “I learn so much from every single stu-
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dent that I have. I find the more I teach, the more I learn and that’s really fascinating for me.” As Yanai has become comfortable in her business, she has decided to take on more endeavours. With a long passion for the miracle of life, Yanai is working on becoming a certified birth Doula. The word “doula” comes from the ancient Greek meaning “a woman who serves” and in the case of Yanai it is to help pregnant women through the birthing process. A birth doula does not have any medical training like a midwife but is there for mental, emotional and physical support. Yanai starts sessions with the motherto-be and their partner towards the end of their pregnancy. In those sessions, Yanai gives them yoga postures they can do together and breathing techniques. She teaches the partner to help with certain stretches and massage tech-
niques and also what to expect in the labour process. “What I can do for the women is support,” says Yanai. “Through words of encouragement and through my hands, whether it’s holding the woman’s hand or doing some massages that help through the pain. I am that constant support and presence who is not as emotionally involved as the partner.” According to Doulas of North America (DONA), studies have shown that when doulas are present at births, labours are shorter with fewer complications, babies are healthier and they breastfeed more easily. In order for Yanai to become a fully certified doula, she must accumulate enough hours of experience in the field. To date, Yanai has had the experience of attending seven births in Golden. “I am fascinated at the birth process,” says Yanai. “It’s by far the most exciting thing I’ve ever done. It’s such a raw and intimate experience and I am constantly amazed people let me experience it with them.” Teaching the postnatal yoga classes has coincided very well with Yanai becoming a doula and many of her doula clients have met her through her yoga classes. Yanai has become a well-known name in Golden for her dedication to women’s health. Yanai believes whether it’s with her yoga, ayurveda or doula practice that she must be a compassionate person. “I’ve been taught to be patient, accepting and compassionate towards clients,” says Yanai. “Generating genuine compassion for many different people, who are sometimes very different than me and lead very different lifestyles than my own has been a fascinating learning experience.”
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My Mom’s BBQ Sauce
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• 2 cups ketchup • 2 cups brown sugar • 1 tbsp mustard • shot of worcestershire sauce Mix together and pour over chicken (cooked in oven and drained) Put into oven 350 for about 20-30 min. Sauce will thicken as it cooks. Even though it’s summer and kids are out of school, it seems to me that life is as busy as ever. Thankfully, my mom often cooks dinner for us on the weekend, and what a treat it is for my kids to have their grandparents so close by. And what a treat for my husband, who gets at least one homemade meal in the week! Here is the recipe for my mom’s tangy sweet barbecue sauce, passed along from her mom. It’s so easy and always tastes good no matter what you have it on. She usually bakes chicken, and then puts the sauce on towards the end. You’ll want to make lots, ‘cause it goes good on rice too, and there’s never any left over. I often spend time reading recipes and cookbooks (likely too much time) and I got to wondering how it would be to make your own ketchup. In addition to the cookbook library in my basement, the internet is a fantastic source for recipes. When I googled ‘homemade ketchup’ - there were a ton to choose from. With a bit of adventure, I discovered everything I needed was already in my cupboard, and it was super easy to make. So go on, experiment a bit. Next time I’m going to try different spices, and maybe red wine vinegar? Hmmm ...
Homemade Ketchup Ingredients
• 1 (28 oz). can of tomatoes - chopped • 1 medium onion - chopped • 1 tbsp. tomato paste • 2 tbsp. olive oil • 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar • 2 tsp. pickling spice • 1/2 teaspon salt • pepper - to taste
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and cook, uncovered, over medium heat for about 45 minutes or so. (I sauteed the onions separately and then dumped them in with the rest.) Stir frequently, to prevent scorching. Allow to cool a bit, then puree in the blender. Note: for the pickling spice, you can either cook it in, or use a spice bag. I like strong flavours, so I cook it in and when it blends, there’s these great little black speckles, that tells me it’s homemade. You’ll want to keep it in the fridge, and it should keep for a couple of weeks. It does look a bit like spaghetti sauce, but is it ever tasty. Secret ingredient: Watkins Pickling Spice.
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