Savvy December 2013

strap on some snowshoes Simple winter sport has never been more popular.

Plan for adventure Tour companies increase options for those looking for unique experiences.

Rarebirds take flight Living sustainably takes on a new look.

Downsizing by design Multifunctional furniture vital in small spaces.

Healthy skin, inside & out Diet and hormone balance are key.

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Healthy Living

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Keep a copy of your medication record in your medicine cabinet and carry a second copy with you.

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Strap on some snowshoes

Improvements in gear boosts popularity of this simple winter activity

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hat do hikers do in the winter? They strap on their snowshoes and head for the hills, of course.

Doug Smith, president of Kamloops Hiking Club has been snowshoeing for about 40 years, but he’s never seen the sport more popular than it is today. A few factors have boosted interest in the sport, he says, including improvements in snowshoes themselves. “It’s a lot easier than the old wood and bamboo shoes with the straps,� he says noting that the new shoes are smaller, lighter, and come on and off quickly.

Along with improved technology, there are also dedicated snowshoe trails, both at Stake Lake — thanks to the Overlander Ski Club — and Sun Peaks. The Kamloops Hiking Club routinely posts events, but barring that, says Smith, it’s up to the snowshoer to find his or her own path. “What you’re looking for is a road you can drive on without needing four-wheel drive, and a side road going off,� he says, explaining that it’s the same strategy many

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Many of the members of the hiking club are retirees who might not want the impact of skiing, but still want to get out and get some exercise through the winter. “We hike, snowshoe and crosscountry ski. We look at (snowshoeing) as hiking year round.�

Wayne Richardson, owner of Runners’ Sole, says he’s blown away by the interest in the sport, and while the improvements to the equipment are certainly partially

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The Kamloops Hiking Club takes a break at Stake Lake, above.

responsible for the sport’s popularity, it’s the simplicity that draws people in. “More older people are doing it.

They’re getting away from skiing and it’s a great way to get out and doesn’t require a lot of learning. “If you can walk you can snowshoe.�

New snowshoes, which Richardson rents and sells at his store, are

lighter, more flexible and smaller, and there is a shoe out there for every level — from the beginner who only wants to go out onto established trail, to the experienced snowshoer interested in taking his or her own path.

While not essential, trekking poles are handy, says Richardson. The poles give some added balance, stability and provide a bit more

leverage for climbing.

Snowshoeing is the newest winter outdoor activity craze, he says, and thanks to events like the Dirty Feet Race in February, the efforts made by the Overlander Ski Club to increase access to terrain, and the Kamloops Hiking Club, interest in the sport is only going to grow. “It’s exploding. It’s kind of like the new golf.�

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This 6,000 square foot home on West Battle Street will house the nine members of the Rarebird Cooperative. The project will be complete in February.

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ustainability and a return to a more simple and community-focused life — this is the motivation for Kamloops’ Rarebirds, a cooperative that will move into its newly constructed home in February.

The concept of creating a co-op in which to live more sustainably evolved three years ago, after three of the pioneer members of the Rarebirds watched the documentary How to Boil a Frog at the Kamloops Film Festival.

The film sparked awareness and left Val and Allen Ciastko and their friend Mary Jordan asking: “What’s stopping us,” recalls Val. “Everybody had been thinking about it. We all wanted to live more sustainably,” she says.

Three years later, the Rarebirds are closer to achieving their goal than many people ever thought possible.

The cooperative consists of nine adults — three couples and three singles — or six co-op memberships in total. The group formed a co-op two years ago, and in July 2012 purchased a half-acre lot near downtown Kamloops on West Battle Street.

The project was successful through public hearing and received the required rezoning, and construction began in May 2013. The 6,000

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A desire to live more sustainably leads to a unique housing initiative

for both heating and cooling.

Everybody had been thinking about it. We all wanted to live more sustainably.” square foot, three level house features a shared kitchen and living space and is valued at $1.2 million.

The group is self-financed, and all of the members have invested $200,000 to make this dream a reality.

While the roost is large, it is decidedly smaller than the cluster of single-family homes the Rarebirds had been living in previously. Most have sold their homes and have been living with friends and renting until the new home is complete.

The roost, as the birds have taken to calling it, is built with sustainability as a key design element. There are active and passive design elements to conserve energy and lessen the ecological footprint. The house is double insulated, has a solar hot water system and there are 27, 250-watt solar panels installed on the southfacing roof with plans for more.

There is also a heat pump installed

What’s more, is the fact that six families are being combined into one household, which means fewer appliances using less energy as a whole.

The group has been “fairly selfselecting,” says Rarebird Sandi Ceccon, who just recently sold her single-family home downtown and will rent until the roost is complete.

The members of the group are all between the ages of 48 and 71, and while their ages may vary, their ideals are the same, says Val. “Community is really important.

We’re helping one another out and providing a certain amount of freedom for travel,” she says, which is important for her and her husband. Also, she says, there are two suites that are entirely wheelchair accessible, meaning the birds are able to age in place.

Ceccon says that because she is single, the idea of living in a shared space held tremendous appeal.

“The community will be nice. It will be nice to have someone to cook for, or to help with the yard work. As a single woman owning a home there are a lot of decisions to be made and lots of work,” she says. As a Rarebird, she’ll still enjoy the benefits of owning a yard, but sharing the load will make it

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The Rarebirds broke ground in May. From left, Sandi Ceccon, Val Ciastko, Allen Ciastko, Dan Hines, Mary Jordan.

more enjoyable.

When word of the Rarebird project first got out, Ceccon knows many probably thought it was a crazy idea. Today, however, there is a waitlist for people wishing to join the cooperative, and the birds are routinely in contact with people from across Canada looking for more information on the unique housing cooperative.

“People are coming to the house — people we don’t know — and they’re so intrigued and interested in it. People have really embraced the idea,” says Val, adding that she feels people are really rooting for the Rarebirds.

The project was recently featured at the Building Sustainable Communities Conference in Kelowna, which drew even more interest.

While the immediate goal is to complete the home and move in, Val says there are plans to offer an open house in the spring to allow others to see the type of community they’ve been able to create.

“We want the community to see what this is and what it’s about and how it can work.”

For more information about the Rarebirds Housing Cooperative, visit www.rarebirdshousing.com, or email rarebirdshousing @gmail.com.

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Downsizing by Design

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Multifunctional furniture is key when outfitting smaller living spaces

hen the kids move out and that large family home begins to feel cavernous, many couples opt to downsize and move into condo and townhome-style developments.

While there are plenty of advantages to making the move — less space means less upkeep and brings more freedom — one of the bigger challenges is decorating that new small space and finding furniture that fits and is functional.

Kathy Bakker, interior designer with Sun Valley Painting says it’s important when downsizing to hang on to the meaningful pieces of furniture. A new home, she says, doesn’t necessarily mean a whole new start.

“Everybody’s personal space should be their own personal space. Take the pieces that have memories and meaning to you, and then pull the paint palate from those pieces.”

Once a homeowner has decided what’s staying and what’s not, it might be time to acquire some new

Smaller scale furniture is key when downsizing. Above left, a sofa at Urban Cabin that features smaller arms which still provides ample seating. At right, a low profile bed.

furniture. Rhonda Murray of Urban Cabin says many suppliers are recognizing the need for smaller, more multifunctional furniture specifically suited to those who are downsizing.

Smaller couches are becoming more common, but a better option she says is finding a couch with smaller arms, which still provides adequate seating.

“There are lots of interesting pieces of furniture. We’ve got a little ottoman that turns into a desk, and we’re also seeing a trend toward sofa beds,” she says.

Murray offers reassurance. Today’s high-end sofa beds sport top quality air coil mattresses and extremely comfortable seating.

Sofa beds are popular for those who might have a one-bedroom and den, but who still want to be able to host overnight guests.

“We’re seeing manufacturers really step it up,” she says, noting that Murphy beds are also experiencing a surge of popularity, and are used primarily in the den or office.

For those who cringe at the memory of sofa beds of the past,

“There are some really cool functional pieces.”

Once the furniture is selected, placement is also vital, says Bakker who spends a lot of time listening to her clients to find out how they intend to use their new, smaller space. “If they entertain a lot then they won’t want their loveseat blocking the kitchen, but if that room is just used for relaxing and TV then the furniture arrangement might change.”

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Diet and hormone balance are vital to maintaining skin health

Dr. Steven Jones with the Kamloops Naturopatic Clinic knows this, and is confronted with clients each day who are searching for ways to improve their skin.

Jones has been offering medical aesthetics since he opened his clinic, and has consistently been adding to the services provided as they become available.

What’s most important to improving overall skin tone, however, is first understanding what’s going on in a client’s body, says Jones.

“If you want healthy skin you have to work from the inside out,” he says, noting that allergy testing and hormone testing are vital.

“As women age hormone balance becomes really important in skin integrity… it’s all about hormone balance and antioxidants,” he says, explaining that some hormones are more inflammatory than others, and the biggest problem with aging skin is inflammation.

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