beyond 50 fall 2009 issue

FALL 2009 Issue�AFORUMFORBOOMERSANDSENIORSINTHEOKANAGAN

Wellness FairAnti-Aging


TheLast Fundraiseraims to“MAX”OutFunding your

Legacy

TheLast Fundraiseraims to“MAX”OutFunding your

LegacyOprahRecommended ArtistFulfills PassionLeading the withHeart

OprahRecommended ArtistFulfills PassionLeading the withHeart

• • PR OTECT ION TO DAY WH I LE PL ANN IN G FO R TOM O R R OW ••

Everyone needs help sometime...

"Volunteering makes a community strong, strong communities create balanced lifestyles andbalanced lifestyles create quality of life. I am proud to volunteer for our community."• KEN THOM, PRESIDENT

"Without community service, we would not have a strong quality of life.It's the way in which we and our community grow and develop together."• BRETT MILLARD, CFP

"Volunteering is not just something I want to do .... it is something I need to do. The experience ofhelping others is emotional and spiritual for me. I get so much more out of it than I put in."• PAULINE MURRAY CFP, ACS, AIAA, LIC

See article by Thom and Associates’associate Brett Millard, CFP

on page 12 of the issue.

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Kelowna, BC V1V 1T4 or emailed to [email protected]. All submissions are consideredproperty of the magazine unless otherwise agreed. Theopinions expressed in this magazine are the opinionsof the authors and they do not necessarily reflect theopinion of Beyond 50 Magazine. Beyond 50Magazine is published quarterly: September, December,March and June. This free publication is distributedthroughout the Okanagan (Lake Country to Penticton).Reproduction in part or whole of this magazine isprohibited without the consent of the publisher. 20,000copies of Beyond 50 Magazine are distributed to allbusinesses registered with Canada Post for the CentralOkanagan, 5,000 random homes receive a copy andthere are various drop locations throughout the CentralOkanagan. Beyond 50 Magazine may also be viewedelectronically by visiting us at www.Beyond50mag.com

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FEATURESA Baby Boomer’s Kelowna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

A Different Kind of Fairy Tale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Anti-Aging Wellness Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49-53

Blue Knights have a Ticket to Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Humanitarian Efforts Stretch 100 Years . . . . . . . . . . .6

Okanagan Boys & Girls Club - Then and Now . . .32

Oprah-Recommended Artist Fulfills Passion . . . .18

Last Fundraiser Aims to “Max” Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Learning a Second Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Playing Dress-Up Equals Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Rediscovering your Language Skills . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Salute to Volunteers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Sublime Cline and Her Biggest Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

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� Angels Among Us ... 24 & 26

� Community Events Calendar ... 38

� Editor’s Note ... 7� Electronically Speaking ... 20� Financially Secure ... 12 & 16� From Fat to Fit ... 44

� Pictorial ... 28 & 29� Picture of Health ... 46� Publisher’s Point of View ... 4� Recipes ... 42� Steps Out Program ... 45

� Travel ... 22

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When it comes to creating each issue of Beyond 50, I feellike it’s Christmas. When I open an email or get a call for anew story I still get excited. This issue we celebrate our thirdyear in print. The response to our publication has beenincredible. When I started this magazine, I wanted toprovide a venue for everyday people to share and learnfrom others in our community. Beyond 50 has published 12magazines that have featured over 250 articles from peoplewho live, work and play right along side of you, the readers.

I am deeply grateful for all the people who have sharedtheir insight and wisdom. I hope the stories keep comingfor many years to come.

United Way’s mission statement is: “To improve lives andbuild community by engaging individuals and mobilizingcollective action.” For the past 12 years, Maxine DeHart, hersponsors, the many volunteers and community have donejust that. This year will be the last Drive-Thru Breakfast, so itis up to us, the general public, to show our support one lasttime. On October 1st come to the Ramada Hotel and buy abreakfast bag. Our goal is to beat last year’s total.

The Okanagan has an array ofcommunity minded individuals who givefrom the heart. Our pictorial on pages 28-29 is entitled: “inner beauty.” It features12 people who donate their time andtalent to a cause that is important tothem and, for that, we applaud them.

There is another group of individualsthat I would like to acknowledge, The

Fire Department, RCMP, Emergency Social Services,Salvation Army, SPCA, Red Cross, and all the volunteers whojust showed up. Several businesses from this communityalso went above and beyond to help. That is why we live inthe best place in the world.

I went out to help with the evacuation during the fires inWest Kelowna. Talk about dedicated, compassionate andincredible people who help make a difference. They puttheir lives and families on hold to help the many displacedand frightened people who needed their help. I washonoured to be part of the team.

The Okanagan has two other milestones this year: theRed Cross is celebrating its 100th anniversary (page 6) andit’s the 50th anniversary for the Boys and Girls club. Checkout how they have changed over the past 50 years (page 32).

As for me, I have been known to go the extra mile whenit comes to helping others. Beyond 50 will be hosting anAnti-Aging Wellness Fair on Saturday, October 31st (pages49-53). I wanted to provide a forum for people to learn newthings and get to meet some of our advertisers. Come downand see what is happening and please be sure to stop by

and say hello, I love meeting our readers and hearingfirst hand what you have to say.

See you at the fair! Laurel D’Andrea

BEYOND 50 • FALL 20094

publ isher ’s point of v iew

L to R: Devon, Laurel, Dallas, and Harley.

ABOUT THE COVER: In this issue our cover story pays tribute toMaxine DeHart’s United Way Ramada Lodge Drive-ThruBreakfast. This will be the 12th and final year. The support fromour community has been overwhelming. Check out their storyon page 8

This issue we celebrate

our third year in print. The

response to our publication

has been incredible.

Shopping for a pool table need not be a dauntingexperience. Preparation and education before venturingout can help make the experience pain free and evenfun. Some points to consider:

Roomsize. Ideally an eight foot table requiresthirteen and a half feet by seventeen feet to playcomfortably. Measure your room before shopping.

What looks like a good deal on the internet may beanything but. Additional costs for shipping, hiring aninstaller, and accessories need to be considered. What isthe recourse if you don’t like the stain, the quality ispoor, or it is not what you were expecting? Tables weighabout 800 pounds. Do you just pack it up and send itback? Buying locally has many advantages.

Bring wood, carpet and paint samples with you tomatch with the table and to pick cloth color.

Functionally pool tables have three maincomponents: slate, frame and cushions. Not all arecreated equal. A knowledgeable sales rep should be ableto explain the importance of all and what differentiatesthe good from the bad. Take the time to ask questions.

Always ask to read the “written lifetime warranty.” Areputable company should be willing to stand by theirproduct and their warranty will reflect that.Make sure

the “lifetime” warranty includes the things that are reallyimportant, for example, the cushion rubber.What goodis a “lifetime” warranty that includes only a three- tofive-year warranty for the cushions? There is no playvalue in rails where the rubber has hardened, plus theyare costly to redo.

Look carefully at the finish of the tables. A big redflag would be tables already chipping and scratching.Ask about the process behind the finishing and thewood used. “All wood” doesn’t necessarily mean REALwood. Know what you’re getting.

Finally ask to be shown the accessories that comewith the table. There are different quality accessorypackages out there. A package with decent cues, qualityballs, and other necessary items will enhance yourplaying enjoyment. The package should also include allthe tools needed to maintain your table and cues. Is theaccessory package included in the price of the table?

Pool is a wonderful family game that can be enjoyed byall ages. The table itself should be a piece of furniture thatenhances the room and can be appreciated for many years.

Barry and Leslie Smith of Kelowna Pool Tables areproud of their quality merchandise. They specialize insales of award winning Olhausen, and innovativeLegacy pool tables and furniture. They have years ofexperience in the industry and offer a superior level ofservice. Their store is loaded with everything you needto complete your games room; tables, lights, cues, bars,bistro tables, stools, poker table, wall art, etc.

They also offer a free home lesson with the purchaseof any table. They invite you to come and meet them,browse their showroom and let them help answer any ofyour questions. It would be their pleasure to serve you.

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The Canadian Red Cross Society is a non-profit,humanitarian organization focused on one strategic goal: Toimprove the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing thepower of humanity in Canada and around the world. TheRed Cross adheres to the principles of humanity,impartiality, neutrality, independence, unity, universality,and voluntary services. As part of the Red Cross Movement,their role is to provide relief services and developmentprojects in many countries around the world, and torespond to emerging issues and civil unrest.

In 1909, the Federal Government passed the CanadianRed Cross Society Act that legally established the Red Crossas the corporate body responsible for providing volunteeraid in Canada, in accordance with the Geneva Convention.The year 2009 marks the anniversary of 100 years of servingCanadians from managing some of the first outpost

hospitals during the Second World War to providing first aidand water safety training to anti-bullying and harassmentprevention education.

Many people have memories of the Red Cross; someduring a happy time of learning to swim and others at atime of need. The Red Cross had impacted millions whenthey most needed the help. With trained volunteers, the RedCross offers a variety of programs that have been tailored tosuit community needs.

Programs include first aid and water safety training;RespectED - prevention education on child maltreatment,bullying and sexual exploitation; Disaster Management; andRestoring Family Links. The HELP program that loans out avariety of medical equipment has been a great supportparticularly to the older adult population.

The Canadian Red Cross has been a huge part ofCanadian history and culture. On its website, www.redcross.ca,click the “Centennial Project” link for some interestinghistorical time lines.

Because volunteers, donors, partners, staff andsupporters give generously of their time, energy, andfinancial gifts, the Canadian Red Cross is able to continuethe work it does in responding to local and internationalneeds. The Canadian Red Cross is celebrating the past andpresent, and looks forward to the future and how everyonecan play a part in humanity. This is what the Canadian RedCross is celebrating - working together.

If you would like to support the work of the Canadian Red Cross, pleasecontact your local Red Cross office or Celine Calfa, Public Affairs - 250-372-2334, ext. 101.

Norm Letnick, MLA101-330 Hwy 33 WKelowna, BC V1X [email protected]

Ben Stewart, MLA3-2429 Dobbin RoadWestbank, BCV4T [email protected]

Steve Thomson, MLA102-2121 Ethel StreetKelowna, BC V1Y 2Z6250- [email protected]

“We appreciate your dedication andservice. We are alsodedicated to servingour community and

making theOkanagan a better

place to live.”

YOUR VOICES IN VICTORIA

Thank youto all the volunteersand heroes in our

communitywho make a

difference everyday!

Thank youto all the volunteersand heroes in our

communitywho make a

difference everyday!

Humanitarian Efforts-100 Years Submitted by Susan Kolebaba


I was sitting on my patio with some friends the eveningof July 18, when we noticed the orange glow of the RoseValley fire across the lake in West Kelowna. Already wired upover the Glenrosa blaze, which broke out earlier that day,this second natural disaster developing before us waspretty much impossible to tear our eyes from.

We sat mesmerized by the spreading flames until thewee hours of the morning. Our collective weariness andgrowing concern, combined with the effects of an endlessstream of wine, eventually compelled us to contemplate ourown actions should we ever be faced by a fate similar to thatof the West Kelowna evacuees.

One friend asked me what I would choose to save fromthe flames if I was forced to flee under similar circum-stances. Let me just say a forest blaze is unlikely, consideringI live a block from downtown. Any fire would most probablyoriginate in the house itself and there would be no time toconsider rescuing any belongings.

Nonetheless, I humoured her and replied: .“My dogs, ofcourse, but the rest is just ‘stuff’ and can be replaced.”

It was a comment that amounted to little more thanbravado on the part of a lawn chair observer.

The next morning, newspaper images of people grippingsome of their worldly possessions, as they hastily retreatedfrom their fire-threatened neighborhoods, made me realizeI wasn’t in a position to comment on a situation of which Iknew nothing.

What stays and what goes is a personal choice no onecan be faulted for. There are few situations filled with more

stress, conflict and uncertainty than having to walk awayfrom your home knowing you may never see it again.

In the weeks that followed, with the Terrace Mountain firelicking at many doorsteps, thousands more would be facedwith these difficult choices. It’s becoming an all toocommon scene in the Okanagan, unfortunately.

What is fortunate, however, are the incredible resourceswe have that managed to prevent what could have been arepeat of 2003, or worse, and helped those displaced makethe best of an untenable situation.

Countless people volunteered their time, opened uptheir homes and hearts, and filled the call for supplies. Noone was left unclothed, unfed and unsheltered - includingpets and livestock.

And of course, there were the people who battled at thefrontlines under miserable conditions - insufferable heat,difficult terrain, gruelling hours - all at great personal risk.

There were some near and real tragedies: a helicopter pilotwas killed near Lytton; a water bomber pilot very nearly losthis life when his plane flipped on Okanagan Lake; threehomes were burned in Glenrosa; and thousands of acres offorest were ravaged. But it could have been far worse.

Returning residents may have been dismayed to begreeted by charred landscape and soot-covered yards, butat least their families are safe and their beloved homes arestill standing.

It takes times like these to remember that there are stillheroes in the world. And many of them can be foundamong our neighbours.

editor ’s note

Julianna Hayes is a long-time

print, radio and web-based

journalist who has resided in

the Okanagan since 1996.

Please feel free to email her at

[email protected]


The Caricature is back and youknow what that means!

It’s just about time for the 12th and“last” annual Maxine DeHart, RamadaHotel - United Way Drive-Thru Break-fast, Thursday, October 1st. Yes, this willbe the LAST.

I am sure you have heard thephrase, “it takes a community to raise achild.” The child we are referring to inthis case is the Drive-Thru Breakfastitself.

Our child will be 12 this year and,like many “tweens,” it is getting harderand harder to manage.

Logistics have made it difficult tocontinue this event. We were not able

to secure having the new HOV lane onHwy. 97 closed for the few hours thatwere needed to safely run the eventand Enterprise Way is also a diffi-cult thoroughfare.

We seem to have become victims ofour own success and the event hasbecome too large to manage withoutlane closures. In light of the Depart-ment of Highways decision, sponsorshave agreed that this will be our finalyear.

Having said that, this event willbe bigger than ever, with existing andnew sponsors coming on board in fullforce. We will be going out with a bangand I am certain, with your help, that

we will raise more than ever for theUnited Way.

We are not going to dwell on theclosure of this monumental event. Weare here to celebrate its success. Whenyou think about Max, the sponsors,hundreds of volunteers and you, theindividual, who sits in the line-up eachyear to get a breakfast bag, theemotions are overwhelming.

To be in that line up, get yourwindows washed, have a coffee, kissMax and chat with all the sponsors issuch a high. It is an event that givesyou that warm and fuzzy feeling. Thosewho take part in the Drive-Thru have asense of pride for the rest of the day.

Last Fundraiser Aims to “Max” Out Submitted by Laurel D’Andrea

It takes a community to raise a child.

“Our sincere thanks Max for bringing extraordinaryenthusiasm, energy, heart and a no nonsense “cando” attitude to twelve very successful Drive-ThruBreakfast events. It’s been a great ride!”

United Way of the Central & SouthOkanagan/Similkameen

249 Lawrence Ave., Kelowna, BC V1Y 6L2 • 250-860-2356 • www.unitedwaycso.com


They know that their donation willmake a difference in our community.

I honestly don’t think that Max andher original sponsors ever imaginedthat this event would last 12 years, thatthey would handout over 15,000 bags,and raise over half a million dollarswhich, in turn, would help more than27 agencies per year!

The reason for the success isbecause Max and her sponsors madesure that every person, from everywalk of life, felt like a part of thebreakfast. The breakfast bags have

always been by donation so that singlemoms, corporations, and middleincome earners could and wouldparticipate. Every dollar that camethrough the Drive-Thru helped agenciesboth large and small.

We asked the “Fab Five” who havebeen on board since the beginningwhy they always donate their time,resources, and items to the breakfast.The tongue-in-cheek response was:“Because Max said we had to!”

So what is in store for this last kick atthe bag? The goal of the sponsors is

simply to give like they do each andevery year; to provide volunteers whowill cheer a little louder, work a littleharder and encourage the public todig a little deeper. We want this to bethe biggest and best ever.

Our goal is to go out “bagless” andthat everyone who comes throughthat day feels a sense of pride one lasttime.

Here is how the breakfast line upwill work for this year: The RCMP andtraffic officials will route all vehicles toenter on Enterprise Way (two lanes);then go through the Ramada Hotelparking lot and back onto Hwy. 97.

As an added feature this yearbusinesses, can pre-order for their staffand there will be a designated area for(l to r) the “Fab Five”: Ken Thom, Dennis Mitchell, Terry Wardrop, Stan

Martindale and Supt. Bill McKinnon.


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Mark Thursday, October 1st on yourcalendar and set your alarm early, soyou don’t miss out. For the past 12years Max has been able to get a lot ofpeople out of bed for a special reason.

Max, the sponsors, and all thevolunteers have truly gone above andbeyond to make the Drive-Thru asuccess, but could never have done itwithout the support of all of you whohave come through. And, for that, wethank you!

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Everyone loves a real Cinderellastory, but our modern day Cinderellasare very different from the fairy taleswe grew up with.

Today many of them are singlemoms struggling to keep their homefires burning while working at mini-mum wage jobs.

It can be a daunting to considergoing back to school and retraining sothey can better support their children.

My intention has been to link armswith them and be a support.

Thus the Cinderella Fund wascreated and was built to help a widespectrum of women in different ways.

Whether helping with tuition throughthe selling of donated clothing, help-ing out with a prom dress or outfittingthem for a job interview, we’re here tohelp.

Tammy-Lee is one of the youngladies we have assisted over the pastthree years and have observed someof her struggles and triumphs up close.

Sherry from Sherry’s Grand Apparelasked how she could help and we decid-ed outfitting Tammy-Lee for her grad-uation would be a dream come true.

I believe a successful life is asuccessful family, is a successfulcommunity, and, dare we say, is asuccessful nation.

So kudos Tammy-Lee, we are all veryproud of the job you have done.

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You’ve worked hard your whole life and paid taxes alongthe way. When your final wishes include leaving bequestsbehind for charities, churches and other causes, the lastthing you want to do is pay more taxes to pass on your hard-earned money. Now the good news - You don’t have to!

Charitable organizations rely heavily on planned giftsand the use of life insurance can play a valuable role in anindividual’s gifting strategy. There are three main methodsthat you can utilize to plan for a charitable gift.

An owner can transfer the life insurance policy directly tothe charity with the completion of an absolute assignment.The charity would then become the owner of the policy, aswell as its beneficiary. Upon the death of the life insured, thecharity would receive the benefit proceeds of the policy andbecome responsible for future premium payments. Theowner can also elect to continue the premium payments,which are treated as a deductible charitable donation fortax purposes.

The second way of utilizing insurance for gift planning isfor the policy owner to retain ownership of the policy and toname the charity as the beneficiary. Upon the death of thelife insured, the benefit is paid out to the charity in the formof a charitable donation. Some people prefer this type ofset-up because they continue to retain full control of thepolicy, and can adjust the strategy if need be.

The third alternative is to fund the charitable bequestthrough the donor’s will and estate. This method is less tax

efficient, as the proceeds of the policy become subject toprobate fees and taxes and a reduced amount will be leftover for the bequest. However, when you’re not sure howmuch money you’ll need to pay your estate’s final expenses,this is a viable option as well. A portion of the policypayment can be used to pay these expenses, and theremainder can then be passed on as per the will’sinstructions. The estate will receive a donation receipt forthe amount that is passed on, and this can be used againstsome of the final tax requirements.

It’s important to note that each of the above mentionedstrategies produce very different taxation results. It’simportant to discuss your gifting desires with aknowledgeable financial planner who can help you create apersonal strategy to maximize your contributions.

Take the proper steps now to ensure that your maximumgenerous contributions reach their intended destinations!

BRETT MILLARD, CFP, is an associate advisor withThom & Associates Financial Planners Inc. and is aCertified Financial Planner. He can be reached at250 -863 -6505 o r b re t [email protected] with questions about this or any otherfinancial planning concerns.

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Funding Your Legacy Submitted by Brett Millard


Halloween was always

a very big deal back home

for kids and adults. Mom

would plan costumes and

then get to work on her old

sewing machine.

My Mom, Frances Ungaro, started upCalowna Costume over 25 years ago andwe’d have to say it was the perfectbusiness for her, but one that took 40years to evolve.

Growing up in a small coal miningtown in the East Kootenays, Mom alwaysenjoyed “creating” on her sewingmachine. Back in the 60s she would do her part to fill the“fancy” booth at the church bazaar making beautifulappliquéd aprons that were so popular back in those days.She also sewed dozens of detailed outfits for the new Barbiedolls - including a wonderful “Jackie Kennedy” outfit withfur-trimmed collar and cuffs and matching pillbox hat.

Our little town always put on a fantastic parade everyJuly 1 and my Mom and her sister Carol would always entera float or two in the parades. The costumes she made werewonderful - Vegas show girls, clowns, Batman and Robin -you name it. And she didn’t even need a pattern! Wechildren were always put to work, making hundreds andhundreds of Kleenex flowers to attach to the floats.

Halloween was always a very big deal back home for kidsand adults. Mom would plan costumes and then get towork on her old sewing machine. I remember one yearwhen she made a beautiful bright yellow “Flapper” dresscomplete with head piece and beads. We thought shelooked so beautiful. My Dad, on the other hand, she dressed

up as Dr. Zorba (do you remember the days of theDr. Ben Casey show on TV?) That was sure anopposite look!

After we moved to Kelowna, the evolution ofCalowna Costume began. Mom originally openedup a consignment store at the corner of Leon andPandosy, starting completely from scratch. I have avivid memory of her standing in the middle of an

empty 5,000 sq. ft. building and telling my Dad what shewanted to do. Already he knew there was no talking her outof things. She plunked her ironing board in the middle ofthe space, along with bags and baskets of clothing and

Playing Dress-Up Equals Success Submitted by Karyn Brandel

Mom always made our costumes.

Frances Ungaro

Originally it was a consignment store on Leon and Pandosy.


other things she had collected from family and friends -who were to be her first consignment customers. Shebegan by making sure everything was clean and pressedbefore she hung it and tagged it, and after several rackswere filled she opened up the doors. Well, before too longthe building was full.

Part of the evolution of thestore was that she beganhelping more and more peoplechoose things in the shop -vintage, colourful or just plainawful - that would work forcostumes... she loved it and had areal knack for it. She bought anextra sewing machine and startedmaking full costumes and mascotstoo. In no time, she would createbullfighters, senoritas, flappers,clowns, bears, and so much more.

The costumes soon became herpassion, and when the building thathoused the consignment/costumestore was sold and she moved her business on to LawrenceAvenue, she concentrated solely on the costumes andaccessories. Can you imagine how excited her grandkidswere to have a grandma with her very own costume store!A few have enjoyed helping out in busy times over the years

and have some very funny stories to tell. How can you notwhen you work in a costume shop?

We lost my Mom to cancer in 1999 but her sense ofhumour lives on. Kerri (her granddaughter-in-law) is now

the manager of the shop and so enjoysthe people who come is - some whohave been customers for over 20 years!We love it when people bring back theirrental costumes with a big smile and tellus how much fun they had at theirevent.

We hear about the most interestingparties and unique weddings - Batmanzip-lining down to the altar - knightsproposing to their girlfriends - sockhops for 50th anniversaries, Elvisserenading a Mom on her birthday,pirates taking kids out for a fun day ontheir boat - every day is so verydifferent at the shop that Momstarted up so long ago.

Now her great grandson (who is seven) gets tohelp out in the shop and wear funny glasses and big greymoustaches while he is there. Some days you can even findhim standing in the window dressed in a costume wavingto people as they walk by.

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Two Generations, One SolutionSubmitted by Laurie Bartley

After winning the Ducks

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twice and with encouragement

from my husband Fred, I decided

to follow my dream and become

a full-time artist.


I remember the thrill of my first box of paints. I was sevenyears old,but I get the same feeling nowwalking into an artstore.Mymother would takeme on country walks pointingout plants in the hedgerows, instilling in me a passion fornature. It was my dream to be a professional wildlife artist.

Instead, I got an MA and became a graphic designer forthe Government in the UK, painting professionally part-time.We immigrated to Canada in 2001. Jobs were scarceand I found work doing anything: personnel placement,marketing, weighing trucks, accounts and (my favourite)driving a loader. I decided, if I won a major competition, Iwould give it up and become a full-time artist.

After winning the Ducks Unlimited National Art Portfoliotwice and with encouragement from my husband Fred(who manages Busy Bee Cleaners on Spall Plaza), I decidedto followmydreamandbecomea full-time artist. I hadbeenselling my work at Tutt Street Gallery in Kelowna and Lloydgallery in Penticton, so I made printsfrom my paintings, and started awebsite www.juliahargreaves.com.Then I got a call from one gallery tosay they had sold three of myoriginals and could I send more? Iwas onmy way.

The next big thing was an offerfrom a publishing company toillustrate a book - a pop-up birdingguide called Birdscapes. The paperengineering for the pop-up part was

amazing and I had to paint all the tiny pieces that wouldbecome the most fantastic 3D spreads, from the SonoranDesert to the Arctic Tundra. Some days I was painting from7am until midnight to meet the critical deadline. Thefinished book has stereo birdsong. Published by Chronicle

in 2008 , i t appea red in theDecember 2008 issue of OprahMagazine as one of her top 20recommended books to buy as aChristmas present.

Another famous connectioninvolv ing my work was whencountry singer Paul Brandt bought apainting.He is an unassuming lovelyperson, as are his wife and mother-in-law.They bought paintings, too.

It takes a long time to complete a

Oprah RecommendedArtist Fulfills PassionSubmitted by Julia Hargreaves

Sunflower and Chickadee.

Where’s Fred.

Peonies and Chickadee.

painting and just when I have enoughin one gallery,another is callingme formore.

I use tiny brushes and work inlayers. The finished pieces are sosmooth people don’t believe they arepaintings.The gallery called one day tosay, a lady wanted to buy a paintingbut she wanted me to write a letterverifying it was indeed an original!

Always on the look out forinteresting subjects to paint, I takemany reference photographs. I like topaint from life, too, and have acollection of feathers, branches andstones as reference material.

This year I was accepted for theexclusive Leigh Yawkey Woodson,Birds in Art exhibition,where my workwill appear with top internationalartists like Terry Isaac, Robert Batemanand Carl Brenders. It’s such an honour.

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It’s clear a sense of service

in his work is very important.

H onou r i n g and s uppo r t i n g

these remarkably brave people

was h i s in sp i ra t i on beh ind

developing the song.


Sometimes fate arrives with a gentle nudge. Other timesit can show up with such force that it makes you jump toyour feet and take immediate action. In late November2008, Kelowna’s own Dennis Leclair felt this unmistakableimpact while watching a television special about theCanadian military. As the faces and names of our fallenheroes in Afghanistan were flashing one by one across hisscreen, he found himself overcome with emotion.Following the broadcast,he began writing a heartfelt“openletter” to our Canadian Troops - conveying how much “we”as a country, respect, admire and deeply appreciatetheir efforts and sacrifices - andmost importantly,wishing them a safe return home to their familyand friends.

As a musician, he knew he wanted tocommunicate through a song but what hedidn’t know was that this single sinceredecision was about to take him on a life-changing journey. He also didn’t realize themoney hewould invest, the hours hewould devote,the support he would garner or how big this specialproject would soon become.

But Dennis found himself taking a bold andcourageous step; committing to achieving thechallenging goal of distributing 450,000commemorative“To Our Canadian Troops”CDs toall Canadian Forces members, their families,militarypersonnel and veterans worldwide. By most standards, thiswould be considered a lofty and aggressive goal. Some

mightwonder if it’s even attainable. Yetwhen youhear howDennis attempts to rise above the many obstacles - neverallowing doubt to enter his mind - you quickly becomeconvinced that he will reach it, and maybe, just maybe,exceed it.

It’s clear a sense of service in his work is very important.Honouring and supporting these remarkably brave peoplewas his inspiration behind developing the song. Whetherindividuals and corporations purchase it for personal use oron behalf of a Canadian Forces recipient, all CD profits go

directly to theMilitary Families Fund (www.cfpsa.com) -greatly assisting those in need.

Our military members continue fight, sacrificeand stand on guard to obtain and maintain ourfreedoms, and Dennis hopes the song capturesour deep appreciation for what they endure.There’s no question in his mind about theirreasons for serving.What he admires most aboutthem is their level of pride, commitment, respect,

dignity and overall sense of duty. Dennis believesthey have an incredibly strong belief that other lessfortunate people have the right to the samefreedoms as you andme.

Looking back, there were many circum-stances that helped guide him to this cause. At

the age of 14, he began playing guitar in a bandand over the years performed at many Royal

Canadian Legion events and Army Navy clubs. As auniversity instructor in special Education,he had the unique

e lec tronica l ly speak ing

Leading with the HeartSubmitted by Wanda Pidwerbeski


opportunity to teach both Canadianand United States military forcesmembers and veterans. Even hischosen career path as owner of aprivatepractice in counselling enabledhim to provide services to theCanadian Forces members and theirfamilies. Dennis admits his own familymay have influenced him, asboth his grandfatherand father served inthe military, and mostrecently his cousinreturned home fromAfghanistan.

Success usually comeson the heels of a lot ofhard work and follow-ing your intuition. ForDennis however, the“key ingredient” hasbeen leading with his heart. Hisunwavering devotion to this causehas been the secret to openingdoors and it continues to breathe apowerful momentum into each andevery effort behind this specialproject.

His resolve has already generatedsupport from several widely respected

and prominent Canadians andagencies including: The HonourablePeter MacKay, Minister of NationalDefence; General Walt Natynczyk,Chief of the Defence Staff; General(Ret) Rick Hillier, former Chief of theDefence Staff; The Department ofNational Defence; and The CanadianForces Personnel Support Agency.

Another valuable contributor isCaptain (Ret) Heather Davis, formerCommanding Officer and Director ofMusic. Captain Davis completed theband arrangements for the “To OurCanadian Troops” song and has beenperforming it at many public venueswith her orchestra - the Kelowna CityBand. Heather has been a greatsupporter of this project and Dennis isextremely honoured by her involve-ment and grateful that she continues

to help in so manyways.

What started outas penning amean-ingful tribute couldvery well be evolv-ing into an anthemstirring emotionand pride - acknow-ledging and hon-ouring all thatwe have as Cana-dians. OkanaganCanadian Forces

members will ben-efit from the monies raised throughthis commemorative CD project, viathe Canadian Military Families Fund.

For more information on DennisLeclair and to support this specialproject please visit: www.toourcanadiantroops.ca

WANDAPIDWERBESKIis a Case Manager atLeclair & AssociatesConsulting Ltd. It hasbeen her honour andpleasure to be involvedin the initial stages andongoing developmentof the“To Our Canadian

Troops”commemorative CD project.

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The only thing more fun than travelling is not breakingthe budget to do it.

Last winter, some of the travel deals being offered werestaggering, some up to 75 per cent off. These discountslasted into spring and at press time, we were beginning tosee the first discounted trips of fall and winter.

For those who still have some disposable income, thiscurrent recession is a blessing in disguise. If you think youcan still afford to go on a small trip, forget it and think big.This is the time to go on the trip of your dreams. It will neverbe a better price. All it takes is a little research, time on theinternet, and above all, flexility.

Start by subscribing to the internet travel resellers.If you’re flexible in your dates, and sometimes your

destinations, you can enjoy a great vacation for very little.These aremainly for people, like retirees,who are not tied toa vacation time and can pack and go at the last minute.Trywebsites such as: travelzoo.ca; itravel2000.com; hotwire.com;cheapseats.ca.

If you need more lead time than just a couple of weeks,or want to go on a specific date,check out thewebsites thatwill search and compare several airlines on a grid. You canthen see who has the best price, orrouting if that’s important, on yourspecific day to your specific destination.

Occasionally routing can be moreimportant than price, or can make youchoose one airline over another if theprice is almost the same. I recentlylooked for a flight from Kelowna toFrankfurt, Germany. One airline

suggested Kelowna-Vancouver-Toronto-London-Frankfurtfor 34 hours in transit. For $100 more I chose Kelowna-Calgary-Frankfurt on another airline for 11 hours in transit.

These comparison websites include: expedia.ca;kayak.com; airline.com and;priceline.com

Both Air Canada andWestJet have salewebsites. WestJetdoes a 25 or 35 per cent off seat sale a couple of times amonth, and once a month advertises a 50 per cent off sale.The 50 per cent off is usually a one-day only sale, so youhave to book fast. Check out: aircanada.ca and register fortheir Web Saver e-mails; and westjet.com and sign up fortheir seat sale alerts.

As we were going to print, the first of the fall traveldiscountswere being advertised.Someof these are as goodas,or better than, last season’s deepdiscounts.So thiswinterlooks like a bonanza for anyonewhowants to travel and canstill do it.

The theory in all this discounting is that the people whocan still afford it will still travel. But that leaves the ships,planes and hotels half empty.

Since they still have to cover their operating and staffcosts, filling the empty rooms and seats for whatever they

can get helps cover the basics. It’s awin-win situation. They cover theircosts, you get a good deal, andeveryone’s happy.

HELEN KAULBACH is a Kelowna freelancewriter who loves to travel,but hates to pay fullprice. She is an occasional contributor toBeyond 50.

Budget TravelSubmitted by Helen Kaulbach

If you’re flexible in your

dates, and sometimes your

destinations, you can enjoy a

great vacation for very little.

t ravel

Helen & Doug on an antique steam train,called the Valley Rattler, in Australia.

Hotel in Hawaii.

This is a true story about an 83-year“young”lady andhowanother becameher “Guardian Angel.” Lily is a veryhealthy woman. Lily and Roy Ransongot married in 1943, but had nochildren. Roy and Lily moved toCanada from England in 1959, settlingin Toronto before retiring and movingto Florida and back again to England.

Eventually, they returned to Canadaand ended up at Wedgewood condoin Kelowna - a complex that is like onebig happy family. Roy passed away in2004,but Lily still lives there.

Anne DeFoe, most people call her“Andy,” was born in Ottawa, Ontario,but moved around the country withher mom and dad from an early age.Andy’s dad was in the army, so theylived in Montreal, Edmonton andPrince George. Andy met Lloyd andthey married in 1975 in Kelowna.Theyalso had no children but have family inB.C. and Alberta.

Lily, Ray, Andy and Lloyd becamegood friends over the years. Here iswhat happened to Lily and how Andy

became that guardian angel:Lily was in her closet on a stepping

stool, moving some boxes to a lowerlevel. She missed the last step as shewas coming down. She wound up onthe floor for about three hours beforeshe managed to get herself to thephone.When she finally called 911 forhelp, the ambulance came and tookher to Kelowna General Hospital. Lilyshattered her femur and was in thehospital for about three and ahalfweeks.

When they finally sent her home,she was back in hospital within twodays. Lily stayed at Cottonwoods forabout seven weeks, got a little better,but had to have more surgery. Thingswere not healing the way they should,and Lily was in constant pain.

On New Year’s Eve, Lily was back inhospital and scheduled for moresurgery on January 13. They had tograft the bonewith one from the bonebank, plus add two small plates. Thenext six weeks would be spent atCottonwoods for rehabilitation.

Lily was in constant pain from

October 2007 to January 2009,but sheis getting around with a walker nowand will be until she gets morestrength in her leg. But she owes a lotof her good spirits to Andy.

Andy became “angel among us”when all this happened. She wouldvisit Lily just about every daywhen shewas in the hospital and also when shewas at Cottonwoods. Whenever Lilyneeds anything from the store,Andy isright there.Andy takes Lily for walks, todoctor’s appointments and down tothe dining room for dinner.

Lily once said,“Andy is my guardianangel. I don’t know what I would do ifAndy wasn’t there.”


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Jacquie Bird is a very dedicated andcaring person which makes hervocation as a registered dietician aper fect fit for her. Jacquie hasvolunteered for the Penticton Branchof the Canadian Diabetes for 15 yearsand is willing to help in any capacitynecessary.

In the beginning, Jacquie was theface of the Penticton Branch and tookon many tasks including: creating a

budget; recruiting, interviewing andplacing volunteers;educational events;displays; and anything else thatcrossed her path.

For many years Jacquie has helpedout at our summer camp for childrenon the Sunshine Coast. She is currentlyon the Penticton branch council;assists with all the education thebranch undertakes and will initiateeducational events in her capacity as aregistered dietician. Jacquie is anamazing person both personally andprofessionally. She practices what shepreaches.

Her greatest strength is that she cansee the need for personal education.

Jacquie works for Interior Health inthe Integrated Health Unit at theDiabetes Education Centre. She alsohas her own consulting business insport nutrition and is an athlete in herown right.Last I heard,shewas trainingfor her first triathlon.

She always has an extra moment tospend with the client and is interestedin the whole person and not just theirdiabetes. She is always trying to helppeoplemanage their diabetes in awaythat they feel will work best for themrather than“by the book.”And Jacquiealways keeps up to datewith the latestinformation on this disease.

She is currently working on aDiabetes Type 1 educational eventscheduled for November 21st inPenticton. It will assist many peoplewith managing their diabetes andfurther the mission of the CanadianDiabetes Association - to promote thehealth of Canadians through diabeteseducation, service, advocacy andresearch.

It’s not uncommon for a parent tocall Jacquie on a weekend to askadvice on their child’s upcomingsleepover or what to do for school thenext day. A few years ago,the KelownaBranch hosted a Type 1 event andbrought along a young teen. Thisindividual needed to learnmore abouthow to manage his diabetes. She evenpaid the registration fee for him.Jacquie will always assist someone toget the education necessary to moveforward with his or her care andmanagement of diabetes, in hopes ofliving a long and healthy life.

It is the collection of these acts thatmakes Jacquie truly an angel amongus.

Practices what she PreachesSubmitted by Glenna Armstrong

She always has an extra

moment to spend with the

client and is interested in

the whole person and not

just their diabetes.

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Like everyone else we took thesummer off!

The family room is still looking chic.

The yard is really starting to bloom.

The next item on the list is theKitchen. Watch for what we are"cooking up” in the winter 2009Beyond 50 issue. It will appeal to alotof your tastes and budgets.


Engraving by hand on crystal, glassware, silver, brass, golf clubs, wine, fragrance bottles.Denise Nielson 250-215-5412 www.handengraving.ca e-mail: [email protected] may have seen me at: Summerhill Wine Shop • POSH • Evergreen • BC Summer Games • SEARS • Hotel Eldorado • The BAY

On VacationSubmitted by Laurel D’Andrea

Family room, from Spring 2009.

Front yard, fromSummer 2009.

inter ior des ign


Inner BeautyIn this issue Beyond 50 would like to pay tribute to just a

handful of peoplewhogive from their heart. TheOkanaganis home to some of the most amazing individuals who giveeach and everyday.

“Some people, no matter how old they get, never losetheir beauty - theymerelymove it from their faces into theirhearts.“ MARTIN BUXBAUM

PhyllisMacPherson

Lake Country FoodAssistant Society.

• • •72 years old.

• • •Volunteered for

25 years.

Stella PalmerWestside HealthNetwork Society.



20 years.

George SteevesRoyal Canadian

Legion Branch #288.• • •

74 years old.• • •

Volunteered for37 years.

Bob SibsonRotary Club of

Kelowna Sunrise.• • •



Gerry MortinLake Country

Chamber of Commerce.• • •



Cheryl StoneCanadian DiabetesAssociation Interior

Region.• • •




Hank GuckukPeachland Fire

and Rescue Service.• • •



Ken BallantyneSouth OkanaganSimilkameen

Brain Injury Society.• • •



Carole McRaeIODE.• • •



June CassonCitizens on Patrol.



6 years.

Bernie SaunderKettle Valley

Steam Railway.• • •



Julie MearnsPeachland

Wellness Centre.• • •



BEYOND 50 • FALL 200930 Everything within walking distance

Volunteering is the practice of people working on behalf of others without being motivated byfinancial or material gain. Volunteering has a meaningful, positive impact on a community: whether itis an organization or an individual that benefits, whether it is done on a daily, weekly, monthly, yearlybasis, or whether it is as a Coach, Peer Counselor, Special Events Coordinator, Grocery shopper,

Student Ambassador, Handyman, Volunteer Chair of a Board or all of the above!

The Central Okanagan Foundation haspartnered with Beyond 50 Magazine andKelowna Community Resources, CommunityInformation and Volunteer Centre to create ashowcase of the faces of generous volunteers inour community. We want to pay tribute topeople in the Central Okanagan who throughqualities such as “generosity, kindness, sensitivity,tenderness, compassion or creativity” have madea difference. Volunteering has many faces. Wewould like to recognize people who may be veryrecognizable through their work in thecommunity and people who have quietly beenvolunteering in a capacity where volunteeringmay not even occur to them.

Now, what do we plan to do with all these faces?CREATE A PICTORIAL MURALFirst, we need a blank canvas to showcase

volunteers. Do you have a building that is highlyvisible? Are you interested in donating anexterior wall?

Second, we need Artists we are not justlooking for one artist we are hoping to gatherseveral local talents to paint the faces ofvolunteers.Third, we need the “faces”. Do you know

someone in our community who freely enlists forservice which benefits our community?

Please email contact information for thebuilding or Artists suggestion. In addition tocontact information for the volunteer, pleaseinclude a brief description about why you arerecommending this person. Send your emails toCheryl Miller, Grants Manager with CentralOkanagan Foundation at [email protected]. Submission deadline isFriday, November 6, 2009.

Compliments of Beyond 50, everyone whosubmits a name or suggestion is entered into adraw for a $100 Gift Card to Gray MonkWinery and/or Restaurant.

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“We had an open-door

policy. Any child who needed

our services could come in -

and that hasn’t changed.”

In 1959, Diefenbaker was Prime Minister of Canada,Stephen Harper and Barbie were born. Montreal defeatedToronto to win the Stanley Cup.Gas cost eight cents a litre.And in a remodeled pool hall on Lawrence Avenue, the firstever Kelowna Boys Clubopened its doors.

While Barbie hasn’t changedmuch, most other things have,including the Okanagan Boysand Girls Clubs. Originallycreated to fill a gap in organizedactivities for youth not alreadyinvolved in minor sports orScouts, the organization wasopen only to males.

However, since 1959, this oneclub has grown to a membership ofmore than 5,000 children and youth(of both genders) and their families in30 clubs or service locations across theOkanagan. Programs such as “BB gunshooting” and “taxidermy” have beenreplacedwith child development andrecreational, youth employment andoutreach services and family support programs.

But not everything has changed, according to currentCEO,Craig Monley.

“Our unique difference and our past are summed up in a

word - club,” he said. “Fifty years ago in the Okanagan,people came together to bring the club experience to kidswho didn’t belong to much else. Although much has

changed in that time, very littlehas changed. What brought thefirst kids into our first club are thesame things that bring kids intoour clubs and services today:joining a club, being a member,going to a place that is fun, safeand where belonging counts.”

Herb Sullivan, executivedirector from 1959 to 1987,agrees.

“The reason we startedwas to serve the greatestneed, whatever it was,” saidSullivan. “We had an open-door policy. Any child whoneeded our services couldcome in - and that hasn’tchanged.”

Another aspect that remainsthe same is the reliance onsupport from the community.

“Volunteerswere thebackbone,”Sullivan saidof the earlydays. “Good boards of directors, volunteers and supportfrom the community took us from humble beginnings to

Okanagan Boys & Girls ClubsThen & Now, A Good Place to BeSubmitted by Erin Turvey

our current presence throughout theOkanagan.”

Today, more than ever, financialsupport and volunteers are needed.In-kind donations of food or programsupplies,to larger endowments of newequipment or facilities are on everyclub’s wish list. Volunteers can make adifference by donating anything froma few hours at an event to a fewmonthsmentoring children and youth.

“We have been on this journey forquite a while now,and we knowwe’veaccomplishedmuch,”saidMonley.“Wealso know there is much left to bedone.”

It’s with the continuing support ofthe community, Club staff andmembers that theOkanagan Boys andGirls Clubs look forward to another 50years of fulfilling their mission: Toprovide a safe and supportive placewhere children and youth can exper-ience new opportunities, overcomebarriers,buildpositive relationships anddevelop confidence and skills for life.

Visit www.boysandgirlsclubs.ca formore information on 50th Anniversaryevents during Okanagan Boys andGirls Club Week, September 28 toOctober 2,2009, in cities fromOsoyoosto Armstrong.

ERIN TURVEY is theMarketing Coordinatorof the Okanagan Boysand Girls Clubs. Formore information aboutOkanagan Boys & GirlsClubs services in yourarea visit the website atwww.boysandg i r l s

clubs.ca. To find out how you can support theorganization call 250-762-3914 or [email protected].



My grandmother ’s

house and her yard of

flowers, garden, and fruit

trees. Water sprinklers.

Almost everyone lived

this way.

When I tell people that I was born and raised in Kelowna,the response is often one of shock. “Really?” they exclaim.“You’re the first person I have met who was born here.”

This reaction never fails to amaze me. Kelowna haschanged somuch, it seems. I knowmany people whowereborn and raised here. People of my generation knew eachother. We,the children of the 1950s,had the coolest times inKelowna,and without muchmoney. Here’s howwe rocked:

My earliest memories are of the late 1950s. Summer - Noair conditioning. There were screen doors, electric fans. Wegradually acclimated toheat. (To this daymy sisters and I donot have a/c - part nostalgia, part environmentallyconscious.) My grandmother’s house and her yard offlowers, garden, and fruit trees. Water sprinklers. Almosteveryone lived this way. Carbon footprints were small.

Fast forward to the mid 1960s. Spring - orchards inblossom everywhere. Summer - warm pavement on barefeet, the occasional car passing. Houseswere not so big, fewhad basements. Everyone, including children, knew how topick fruit, shell peas,husk corn. We were close to nature. Allkids played outdoors and were healthy. Lots of friends andrelatives. Swimming lessons in the lake - every year.Hanging out at City Park at the refreshment stand near theAquatic while The Rolling Stones“Satisfaction”blasted fromthe speakers. Hot feet, looking for shady spots to stand.Where are those flip flops? At home,one channel onTV,oneradio station. A treat from the tiny Dairy Queen on BernardAve.on Sunday drives. Horses and riders on Pandosy St. Mysister and I in our pajamas in the old Chevy with Mom and

Dad at the drive-in. Ben-Hur.Autumn - fruit packinghouses busy day and night - we

could hear them. Apple scented air. Backbone of economy.Strong backs, hard work... an agricultural awareness...watching the sky for weather...

Winter - theMemorial Arena for skating on Saturdays,thelittle library on Queensway on the way home. Matinees atthe Paramount. One small record store onBernardAve. Funtimes,but I’ve always loved summer.

Late 1960s. Beginning of the hippie era. Boys and girlsgrowing their hair long. Looking for blue jeans in either ofthe two stores which sold them. Tie-dying t-shirts was easy- we all did that. Music was the best. Neil Young,Bob Dylan,Elton John, John Fogerty... a world away from littleKelowna... or so we thought!

I could go on… and on.There is much to talk about, but maybe next time.

Memories were good and old Kelowna was truly a paradiseback then, yet I love today’s world, too. Technology,information and the whole world is immediate with theinternet, not just a small town dream where my sisters andI, carrying our library books and skates, walked along quietstreets going home on Saturdays.

MERLINA GERALD was born and raised in Kelowna, moved away andmoved back again. Environment, wildlife, people who care, and all thingsof nature, are her lifelong interests.

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A group of friends

gathered to speak Italian

and enjoy some food and

wine together.

Since moving to Kelowna two years ago, I have had awonderful opportunity to revitalize my second language ofItalian by belonging to a vivacious and informal Italianspeaking group.

The last time I seriously studied Italian was over 30 yearsago at high school in Welland, Ontario. My Naples-bornItalian teacher drilled the class in conjugating verbs,vocabulary, speaking, and writing, plus immersing studentscompletely into the Italian culture and geography. Myteacher was very energetic, enthusiastic andmade learningthe language fun.

My parents immigrated to Canada in 1956 from theFriuli–Venezia-Giulia region of north eastern Italy. Theyalways spoke to us in the Friulano dialect, versus “true”Italian, when we were going to school in Niagara Falls. Iknew this dialect was not the pure language that I wantedto speak, so when I later worked in Italy for two years in myearly 20s, I foundmyself grappling with the differences.

Years later, in the summer of 2007, I spent afternoonswith my father when he was in palliative care in NiagaraGeneral Hospital. My father suffered from dementia andcancer and I felt we could communicate on a common levelby spending time speaking Italian, reciting vocabulary,verbs and reviewing his maps of Italy. He had alwaysemphasized to us to stay connected with our cultural rootsand to be proud of our family’s heritage.My special exper-iencewithmy father promptedme to continuemy re-acqu-aintance with Italian after many years of not speaking it.

My current goal is to become proficient at the language.I recently dug outmy old grammar books fromhigh school,bought a set of advanced Italian CDs, and borrowed some

language and travel books from the library.These activities,in combination with the weekly group gatherings, haveencouraged me to commit the time and effort required toimprove and speak Italianwith confidencewhile having lotsof fun in the process.

“It’s nice to go back to your heritage and to know whereyour family is from. When you rediscover your languageskills, it makes you feel like you’re at home with your familyagain,” said Renata Simonelli, aWest Kelowna resident whoimmigrated to Canada from southern Italy.

I encourage you to probe and discover (or rediscover)second-language skills. There is true enjoyment and fun inspeaking another tongue with proficiency. There are manydifferent ways to learn a language and a variety of availableresources and techniques to make the experiencecomfortable for both seasoned and novice learners. Thereare courses offered through continuing studies atOkanagan College, the University of British ColumbiaOkanagan and other local cultural clubs and organizations.

Ringrazio per aver letto questa storia e spero possainvogliare presto qualcuno a studiare un’altra lingua. (Ithank you for reading this story and perhaps it willencourage you to study another language soon!) Ciao, ciao.

ELVIA PICCO enjoys discovering the world ofpossibilities through learning. She believes thatevery experience is a learning experience whetherin the classroom, in the community, at work or atplay. It all counts.


Rediscovering your Language SkillsSubmitted by Elvia Picco

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We all have tales

to tell of our travels

and experiences.


Five years ago, I travelled to Italy and there began mypassion for everything Italian. It was not just the language,but thepassion thepeople have for life - family,food,art andmusic. I returned to Italy in 2005 and in 2007. I decided thatif I was to keep going back, I should at least be able tounderstand and ask for the basics - and so began myevening classes to learn Italian.

It is not that I haven’t taken any language courses before- French for six years, despite hardly remembering any of it.I think that was because I had to learn it, not because Iwanted to. I took Latin in Grade 9 and if I had known how itcould have helped me today; I would have paid closerattention. My experiences with Spanish and Japanese wereshort lived.

Now I am a firm believer in learning more than onelanguage and I am determined to become fluent. I listen toItalian language CDs in the car and, believe it or not, I useflash cards when I have a few quiet moments at home. I tryto add at least five newwords a week.

But Italian has become more than just words, I havecombined it with all the aspects of the culture of thecountry - history, food, music, and architecture. Of coursealong with spoken Italian, is the unique hand language.

I now belong to an informal Italian language group thatmeets every week (except for the summer months) and weeat (mangiare) and speak (parlare) Italian. We all have tales

to tell of our travels and experiences. It been an opportunityto meet the most interesting people, some of whom havebecome good friends. It is more fun when you haveentertaining, social conversations and meet other peoplewho love Italy, too!

We do try to speak Italian only but sometimes it is notalways possible. But it’s a great way to keep your Italiangoing. Everyone in the group has something to offer, eithernew recipes or web sites that we may find interesting.Thatis the part I enjoy because I love going from site to site andyou never knowwhat you are going to find.

Learning the basics of any language comes in helpful,especially with regards to words like “please” and “thank-you” and, of course, numbers. At least you will know howmuch you are paying, what time the trains leave and howlate the restaurants are open.

It does not matter which language you choose to learn.My family background was Dutch, English, Scottish andIrish. My grandfather (the Dutch side) would not speakDutch. His attitude was “you are in an English speakingcountry, speak the language.”

There are lots of language books and CDs available at allskill levels. Whether you are travelling or just want to

practice what you have learned or wantto do something different, pick alanguage and have fun with it.

KAREN DAMAN-WILLEMS moved fromVancouver and has lived in Kelowna for almost 20years. She enjoys the Kelowna lifestyle and has akeen desire to travel the world and become fluentin Italian.

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Over the past 20 years, Viva Musicahas strutted its stuff on Okanaganstages, running the gamut from operato children’s musicals to rock musicals.But this fall, we will venture in an allnew direction when we presentAlways... Patsy Cline.

Nearly everyone over the age of 15has probably heard of Patsy Cline,arguably one of the greatest singers inthe history of country music.However,most people have never heard ofLouise Seger, a Houston housewifewho,through a serendipitousmeeting,became friends with Patsy Cline. Bothindividuals are the subject of Viva’s fallproduction of Always…Patsy Cline.The true story - although told solelyfrom the perspective of Seger - showsthe human side of Cline, especiallyhow easily she would talk to and takeadvice from a stranger.

Some of the songs, such as “Walkin’After Midnight” and “I Fall to Pieces,”

are Cline’s timeless classics.Others like,“It Wasn’t GodWho Made Honky TonkAngels,”aren’t sowell known,but helpcapture the true spirit of Patsy Cline.

Patsy Cline was born VirginiaPatterson Hensley on September 8,1932. She died in a plane crash onMarch 5, 1963. Cline began recordingin the mid-’50s, and although she had17 singles between 1955 and 1960,only“Walkin’After Midnight”became ahit - much to do with poor manage-ment and an exploitive recordingcontract.

Everything changed in 1960,however, with “I Fall to Pieces.”Reaching number one in the countrycharts and number 12 in the popcharts, it was the first of severalcountry-pop crossovers she was toenjoy over the next couple of years.Having said that, Cline was alwaysmost at home and most popular withher country audiences. Her final fourTop Ten country singles, in fact, didn’tmake the pop Top 40 at all.

Patsy Cline was only a big star for acouple of years, but her influence wasand remains huge.While the standardsof professionalism on her recordingshave been emulated ever since, they’verarely been complementedby asmuchpalpable, at times heart-breaking,emotion in the performances.

I got interested in this showwhen afriend suggested it to me. We werelooking for something suitable forViva’s 2009-2010 line up,soweordereda copy of the script. From the firstreading, I fell in love with the story andits unique style. Not only are 27 ofPatsy Cline’s songs featured with a live,on-stage band (under the direction ofViva’s Roslyn Franz), but we hear thestory from the perspective of acharming, straight-talking LouiseSeger who claims she is Patsy Cline’sbiggest fan.

In this age of agents, publicists andparanoia,a chance friendship betweena random fan and a musical superstarwould likely never happen.

As a footnote, Louise Seger died onOctober 6, 2004, having kept all ofPatsy Cline’s letters and the memoriesof her friend after more than 40 years.

Nineteen years ago twofriends, pillars of theOkanagan Valley artisticcommunity, hatched anambitious plan andbecame business part-ners. NEAL FACEY andROSLYN FRANTZ are thecreators of Viva Musica.

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2/3 cup unsweetenedapplesauce

1 egg1 tsp. vanilla extract½ cup 1% buttermilk1 tsp. baking soda1 ¼ cup wholegrain flour-wheat,spelt,brown rice,etc.½ cup unsweetened cocoa powderpinch salt

Heat oven to 350. Use low-fat non-stick cooking spray orlightly oil 8 x 8 baking pan.

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Cool to lukewarm. Add sugar substitute,applesauce, egg and vanilla and whisk until

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Coconut Balls½ cup dates,pitted½ cup apricots½ cup raisins¾ cup walnuts1 tbsp. lemon rind1 tbsp. lemon juice1 cup unsweetenedmedium length coconut

In small batches, chop everything except coconut in ablender. Make sure everything is minced and well mixedtogether. Roll into small balls and then roll in coconut, anddrop onto waxed paper.

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road full time.

Realizing that the growing epidemic of obesity is notbeing addressed by the powers that be,motivated my wifeand myself to design a program to help educate peopleregarding what needs to be done to get into better shape.We also included teachings and references from the bibleillustrating how God wants us to keep our bodies healthyand fit.We called the program“Faith & Fitness...The First Step.”

We introduced this program at our home church and itwas met with enthusiasm and the attendance at ourseminars has been both surprising and often emotionallyoverwhelming.

The responses from people showed us this wassomething that was needed and what we kept hearingfrom people was “why don’t you put this on a DVD andalongwith an accompanyingworkbookmake it available toothers?”Which is exactly what we are doing.

A dream of ours for the last number of years was to takeour “Faith and Fitness... The First Step”program from TrinityBaptist in Kelowna to other churches and groups acrossCanada and, if possible right, across North America.While ittook quite a while to put it all together, it is now going tohappen.

My wife Judi and I have sold our house, almost all of ourhousehold possessions and bought a truck, a 5th wheeltrailer and are going out on the road full time.

As you can well imagine the decision to do this was anenormous one. We would miss spending time with somegreat friends, as well as, being away from our favouritechurch for at least half the year. We did a lot of soulsearching, discussing and, of course, praying for direction.Believing whole-heartedly that this was something that we

need to do, we are embracing it with both eagerness andenthusiasm.

Now to show you that Godworks inmysterious ways,wereturned from our very first trip to find a message on ouransweringmachine.A gentleman had read an article aboutour Faith & Fitness program and after talkingwith his fellowchurch members, many of whom are being negativelyimpacted by weight-related health issues, asked us if wecould implement our program in their church, in Richmond,Virginia?

Talk about affirmation!I have had a number of great conversations with this

gentlemanand Judi and I fully intend todoourbest to assisthim and his church in implementing our program.

We want to keep Kelowna as our home base in thesummertime, but we also hope not to have to see anothersnowflake for a long, long time,especially seeing as we soldboth our snow blower and shovel.

If any of youwould like to drop us a line while we are outand about,please do so via [email protected],andhopefully in the very near future we will also have ourwebsite up and running so you can keep track of what Judiand I are doing.

ERROL N. HANNIGAN, Fitness Ambassador/Writer has become a health and fitness advocatewho has channeled his personal experience andtraining into areas that promote physical fitnessand works to encourage Canadians of all ages topractice healthier lifestyles. He is currently writinga book on his two passions, Faith & Fitness.

Talk about Affirmation!Submitted by Errol N. Hannigan

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Errol, Judi and the kids on the road.


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p ic ture of health

Sandra looks in the mirror and sighs. She sees the sameperson lookingback at her that she saw sixweeks agowhenshe started her new fitness program. She is aware thatregular exercise helps prevent certain life-threateningdiseases like heart disease, stroke, certain cancers, diabetestype II,and high blood pressure, to name a few. But shewaslooking for a transformation of some kind, after all, it’s beensix weeks!

Sandra needs to realize all the benefits of exercise, notjust the ones you see in the mirror.

Here are some of the buried treasures of an activelifestyle.

Better Z-Z-ZsThirty minutes of exercise per day is all you need to

increase oxygen flow in your body, raise body temperaturea few degrees, and ensure a sound night’s sleep. Just makesure you don’t do a vigorous workout within three hours ofbedtime. When you get that sleepy feeling taking over afterdinner, get up, lace up those shoes, and take the dog for awalk,nomatterwhat theweather. Once you’re out thedoor,the rest is easy. Try using a pedometer to count your steps.Add a few more each day until you are able to do 10,000steps per day, the recommended number for maintenanceand improvement of health and wellness.

Don’tWorry - Be Happier!Research has proven that for short and long-term

symptoms of depression, a regular exercise routineconsisting of at least 30 minutes of heart pumping effortper day, works equally as well as antidepressants. Exercisereleases endorphins,the feel-good chemicals in the brain,togive you that feel-better effect of antidepressants. A regularexercise routine also boosts self-confidence – and can bringon a smile after a job well done. A person with depressionoften lacks themotivation to exercise. If this is a problem foryou, seek out the support of a friend or family member tohelp keep you going. Once you start to feel better, youwon’t want to go back.

Be aQuitter - For Good!Smokers who exercise regularly are twice as likely to quit

for good. The natural drug effect of exercise - its stress,mood and weight control abilities, helps maintainabstinence from smoking. If you’re worried about ananticipated weight gain after quitting - don’t! A regularexercise program and maintaining a healthy diet willminimize any or all weight gain.

Think Fast!A recent study from the University of Illinois showed that

just 45 minutes of rapid walking three times times a week

Buried TreasureSubmitted by Kathleen Rowe


can speed your ability to reason and make decisions. Why?While the brain accounts for only two percent of your bodyweight, it uses 20 per cent of glucose and 25 per cent of allthe oxygen you consume. By improving circulation, yourbrain cells will be better nourished as they receive moreoxygen.

Better SEXNow that I have your attention, yes, it’s true! A healthier

body can boost a person’s self-esteem, and make them feelsexier, less tired, experience fewer ‘headaches’ and betterable to enjoy a healthy sex life.

NoMore Pain KillersOver 80 per cent of the adult population will suffer from

back pain of some kind in their life. This can be preventedby improving the condition of the abdominals and backmuscles through a strength and stretching program, andcan greatly reduce chronic back pain as well as flare-ups.Don’t be swayed by those gimmicks you see on TV thatpromise you “washboard abs in just 10 days.” If you havesuffered from back problems, first get the okay from aqualified health professional such as your family doctor.Then seek out a fitness professional,who can start you on aprogram suited to your needs and limitations. Then,do it! Aregular, consistent routine should bring almost immediaterelief, and get you on the road to a pain-free back. Regular

exercise has also been proven to help ease chronicconditions such as arthritis.

You’ll StayYounger LongerBy maintaining a regular strength training routine, the

aging process can be slowed down, and studies haveproven an increase in life expectancy of up to two years.Lifting weights helps delay osteoporosis (bone loss),improves strength, balance and flexibility, so you can enjoydoing all those things that keep life interesting.

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The Okanagan Chapter of the Blue Knights LawEnforcement Motorcycle Club does more than just ride theopen road.

It’s Sundaymorning at 8:30am and chaptermembers arearriving at Tim Horton’s for coffee.There will be no leisurelySunday ride today,as the chapter will be working alongsidethe staff of theWestsideMark’sWorkWearhousemanning acheck point for the first Kelowna Ride for Dad - a fundraiserand awareness Ride for Prostate Cancer.

President Dann has been involved with the Ride for Dadexecutive committee spending many Thursday evenings inmeetings with other motorcycle dealers, clubs andsupporters to make this ride a success.

Vice President Keith was recognized at the ride for beingone of the top individual fundraisers

The Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club,founded in 1984 in Bangor, Maine, is a motorcycle ridingclub for current and retired peace officers.Here in Kelowna,the chapter was founded in 2003, when a group of retiredofficers from other Blue Knight chapters got together toform their own.

The club also assists as parade marshals, escorts andtraffic control for various events around the Okanagan,including the Kelowna Apple Triathlon, the Toy Run, as well,they escorted and welcomed a group of riders fromCalifornia doing a fundraiser for Myosotis research.

Currently 31 members strong, the Kelowna Chapter iscomprised mostly of retired peace officers from a varietyof police departments including Schaumburg, Illinois,Vancouver, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Prince Albert and

Orangeville,Ontario, along with a few serving officers fromthe RCMP,and corrections and conservation officers of B.C.

Members Dann, Ron, Ed,Neil, Ernie, Ken and Al are all 25-year+ members while others, though not new to motor-cycling, are new to the club and are enjoying the rides andfellowship.

Dann and his wife Sue each rode their own bikes to theBlue Knights international convention in Louisville,Kentucky, in July,while Neil and his wifeWillow headed up agroup of members and rode to theWest Coast Conferencein Calgary in August.Member Mike,who just purchased hisnew Harley, will sit on the sidelines this year as he recoversfrom a hip replacement, and member Gerry is looking for anew bike after recovering from back surgery.

Each winter, member Al and his wife Cindy transporttheir bike to Arizona for the winter to ride with chaptersthere. Many members are planning to ride to theinternational convention next year, which will be held inBillings,Montana.

The club’s “Ride Captains” John and Laurie planned asummer of Sunday rides around theOkanagan aswell as anovernight ride toWinthrop,Washington, the annual Tri-ProvRun in Radium Hotsprings and the Vancouver Chapter’sannual BC GetawayWeekend in Osoyoos.

The club holds its meetings on the third Wednesdayevening of each month, as well as, meets for coffee,socializing and/or rides every Sunday morning.

This articlewaswritten as a teameffort bymembers of the Blue Knights BCVII Chapter. To contact our Chapter please visit our website atwww.blueknightsbcvii.com


Blue Knights have a Ticket to RideSubmitted by Sue Willis

The Blue Knights Law

Enforcement Motorcycle Club,

founded in 1984 in Bangor,

Maine, is a motorcycle riding

club for current and retired

peace officers.

Several members posing with the chapter's new banner.

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