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4 Finding Balance • Laurel D'Andrea • Do youagree with her perspective?

6 Energy Efficiency Really Pays • Checkout what we found for you.

10 5 Step Program to Bargain Hunting• Laurel D'Andrea • Consignment shopping madeeasy.

12 Safe Spring Purging • Rae Stewart • Time todetox your bathroom.

13 Did you know? • Dr.DavidWikenheiser • Helpyour body naturally.

14 KGH Supports Green Healthcare • DianePaterson • Check out the new green wing.

16 Education Down on the Farm • ClaudeDesmarais & Graham,Adam • Students making adifference by getting their hands dirty.

17 Most Environmentally DedicatedGroup • Check out the 2011 winner.

18 The Changing Face of Organic FoodSources • Cathy Fuller • Learn about waterconsumption and organic crop production.

22 Checking the Okanagan’s Vital Signs• Cheryl Miller • Did wemake the grade?

24 Dating in the Middle Ages • Darcy Nybo •Where would you go to meet someone?

26 Community Events • Spring is here and thecommunity has a lot going on... check it out.

28 Wheeling a Good Deal • Summer Bracey •Bike toWork it's cheaper than gas.

30 A Lean and Green Body • Dr.Wayne Terai •Finding solutions to a healthier you.

32 Fun Exercise A Paddle Away • LanaNunweiler • Check out the fastest growingracquet sport in North America.

34 Healthy Water Healthy Life • Dr. BarbaraJames • Learn some interesting facts aboutwater.

35 Kelowna CoolScupting™ SuccessStories • Dr.Craig Crippen • The green way toremove that bulge.

36 Personal Guide to a Stress Free Life• Amaada Joy • Some simple steps to a stress freelife.

39 It only Takes One to Win • Laurel D'Andrea• Congratulations Susan Steen.You’re the winner!

40 Meadowlark Nature Festival • AnitaDunford • 15 years strong and this annual eventis still one of the best.

41 Mission Painters Inspiring Art onDisplay • Time to check out some local artists.

42 Why Use a Travel Advisor • LauraKonschuh-Penney •Why an expert is the onlyway to go.

44 Angels Among Us • Marie McKiernan • RedCross shares their angel with us.

DEPARTMENTS4 � Publisher’s Point of View26 � Community Events28-38 � Health Matters39 � ContestWinner42 � Travel44 � Angels Among Us

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Mom was raised on the farm andwaste was not something that wastolerated.We never had a big and fancyhouse. We never had more than weneeded. But somehow we always hadenough.The house we grew up in was just

less than 900 square feet, with apartially-finished basement.There weresix kids and our parents, yet we reallynever complained about space andwhat we didn’t have.When I listen, read and talk about

green initiatives to save our planet, Ioften feel we should just take a pagefrom our parents’ and grandparents’books and things would be better. Mymom had barrels to catch the rain towater the garden, we had a wood andcoal furnace and when it went out wesimply put on a sweater. Compostingwas a way of life for us, and my momevenbuilt the box out of recycledwoodfrom my dad’s pile of treasures. Weloved our clothesline because ourbedding always smelt like sunshine -we had a dryer but it was foremergencies only. We road our bikesor took the bus to visit our friends.Wenever expected our parents to drive ustwo blocks to a friend’s house.So,why arewe in such amess today?

Progress and technology are fantastic,but has it made us lazy and irresp-

onsible? It is time that we take a stepback,so our children and grandchildrencan live, breathe and enjoy a healthyexistence.Beyond 50 has created an issue

promoting green initiatives. The contri-butors include those who offer rebatesto make our homes more efficient andan article on how the expansion at KGHhas been built to LEED Gold standards.LEED promotes a whole-buildingapproach to sustainability, by recog-nizing performance in five key areas ofhuman environmental health.I feel that part of the reasonwe are in

this state we are in is because we wanteverything to happen right now. Thisfast-paced culture not only pollutes theenvironment, but it also affects ourhealth - mentally and physically. Pleasedon’t get me wrong, I value technologyand how much easier some things are,but at the end of the day we still needbalance. So here is my suggestion toyou for 2012 to keep our planet a littlegreener:

• Buy everyone in your family asweater or hoodie and keep theheat down.

• When the kids want a ride to theirfriends, grab the dog and walkwith them. It’s a great way to havea conversation,save somegas andkeep your heart healthy.

• Look for natural ways to heal yourbody, my mom always had thebest remedies and they didn’tcome from the drugstore.

• Teach your grandchildren how tocompost and plant a garden, theywill value eachbit of produce theycreate,and it’s time you can spendconnecting with them.

• Before you throw somethingaway think about if it can bedonated, recycled or turned into apiece of art. The less wewaste thebetter off we will be.

Left to right: Dallas, Laurel Devon and Harley.

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Beyond 50 wants to help itsreaders help the planet.Thefollowing information is just a“snapshot”of rebates andprograms offered by LivesmartBC,BC Hydro and FORTIS BC. It is upto you the consumer to takeadvantage of these offers. Thinkabout the savings you will seenow and the impact it will makein the future.Youmay be“beyond50”but you need to consider thefuture generations…


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ResidentialRebates

• Appliance Rebates:Purchase and selectqualified ENERGY STAR clothes washer,dishwasher, refrigerator or an qualified ENERGYSTAR freezer and be eligible for a rebate.

• EnerChoice Fireplace:Change your oil orpropane heating system to natural gas, install anew qualified ENERGY STAR rated high-efficiencyheating system and youmay qualify for a $1,000cash rebate.

• Energy Star Lighting: Up to 50% off per bulbwhen you purchase LED and some CFL lighting.

• ProgrammableThermostats: 50% rebate on aqualifying thermostat.

• Insulation:whether it be attic, exterior walls orbasement see what incentive works best for you.

Want more information?For complete details and otheroffers and rebates check outthese websites:• www.bchydro.com/rebates• www.bchydro.com/powersmart• www.fortisbc.com/offers• www.fortisbc.com/powersense• www.livesmartbc.ca/rebates

Save EnergySave Money• Heating costs rise about5% for every degree above20°C (68°F) that you set yourthermostat. Lower your thermostat by one or twodegrees and wear a sweater if you need to.• Switch to programmable, ENERGY STAR® thermostats.It works automatically and can save you as much as10% on your energy bills.• Addmore insulation inside your exterior walls to helpyour home stay warmer in winter and cooler in summer.• Replace old or drafty windows and doors with ENERGYSTAR windows and doors.These will net youyear-round savings of as much as 7% onyour energy bills, even more if you live inone of the colder areas of BC.


Energy Savings Kits -Easy and Free for Low Income HouseholdsWith BC Hydro’s and FORTIS BC’s free EnergySaving Kit, you could save up to $100 ayear on your energy bills whiledoing your part to help theenvironment. The kit includesenergy-saving light bulbs,weatherstripping for doors and windows, andmuchmore. All free for low incomehouseholds and easy to install.Whether you rentor own, live in a house or apartment-apply online atbchydro.com/freekit or call 1-877-431-9463.

More Ways to Save - for Low Income HouseholdsWith BC Hydro’s Energy Conservation Assistance Program, low incomehouseholds can lower their electricity costs through professionalenergy efficiency upgrades.All products and services are free of charge.If you live in a low income household* and spendmore than $650 ayear on your electricity bills** youmay qualify for this free offer.

Find out more at bchydro.com/ecap or call 1-877-431-9463.

* Based on Statistics Canada’s Low Income Cut-offs.** To qualify, a homemust use a minimum of 8000 kWh/yr in electricity and proof ofincome is required.Products installed depend on the individual characteristics of home.In rural and remote areas,minimum participation levels are required.

Quick Tips to Save...• Let your dishes air dry.

• Run your dishwasher with a full load.

•Wash your clothes in cold water.

• Put dimmers on your light switches.

• Self-clean your oven while it’s still hotfrommaking dinner or baking.

• Open your fridge onlywhen you have to.


Five Actions YouCan Take at Home:

Change 5 lightsto LED

or CFL - we all have to

start somewhere.

Use water efficiently - savingwater around the home is simple.Municipal water systems require alot of energy to purify anddistribute water to households,and saving water, especially hotwater, can lower greenhouse gasemissions.

Spread the Word - tell family and friends that energy efficiencyis good for their homes and good for the environment becauseit lowers greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. If you haveused one of the rebates offered by LivesmartBC,BC Hydro and/or FORTIS BC, tell your friends and family. Help the ones you

care about save money and also save the environment.

Seal andinsulate your home

- you can eliminate drafts,keep your homemore

comfortable year round, saveenergy that would otherwisebe wasted, and reducegreenhouse gasemissions.

Look for qualified

ENERGY STARproducts - make surewhen you are outshopping, that theappliances youpurchase havethe“Energy Star” logo.


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The Central Okanagan Hospice Association (COHA)

Celebrates 30yearsserving those at end of life from Oyama to Peachland.Join us in any of our 2012 activities as welook to the future strengthened by our past.

May 6 Hike for HospiceMission Creek Park - register a team on line atwww.hospicecoha.org

June 20 our AGMwill be held at the Ramada Hotel.

July 7 Swingers OpenA fun - for- everyone golf tournament atShannon Lake Golf Course.www.hospicecoha.org

Fall 2012 HeritageLinen & China SalePlease consider making a bequest to COHA toensure that our work will continue into the future.

1982 - 2012Offering supportive,compassionate careto those in need.30 years of providing helping handsand loving care at the end of life.

Shopping consignment is an afford-able way to find great labels and nearnew apparel at a fraction of the cost. Notonly does it make financial sense, it’salso “very green” to take your un-wanted items in for consignment. Youget the cash; someone else gets greatstuff at a reduced rate. Not to mention itcan be a whole lot of fun too!Long before the current economic

situation, many shoppers have beenbargain hunters.They love the challengeand the hunt when looking for theperfect piece. Buying at second-handstores and consignment shops offers youa wonderful way to extend your buyingdollars. Beyond 50 wants to share fivegreat tips for consignment shopping.TAKE YOUR TIME • Consignment boutiquesare quite different than other clothingshops. It’s very rare that they get morethan one of the same designer item at

the same time - and even rarer to findtwo in the same size! Instead ofmultiples of the same item sitting sideby side in the store, you’ll find eachhanger holding individual treasure.Since almost every apparel

item in these shops is unique,you simply cannot take in allthe wonders with a cursoryglance. Give yourself time tobrowse through splendour of thefantastic shoes, purses, dresses,suits,accessories,and all the fabulousapparel items available.Don’t be afraid torifle through the clothing racks.TRY IT ON • Consignment shops have somany labels and fashions from so manydifferent designers that they can’t keepcount! Since every designer and fashionhouse has their own interpretation ofsize, cut, and proportion, you need to tryevery outfit on, in order tomake sure you

are getting a great fit.Sincethese items are sold onbehalf of consignors, storeshave to enforce a strict noreturn or refund policy, somake sure it lookswonderfulbefore you leave the shop!

BRING A FRIEND • It neverhurts to get a second

opinion right? So bring aconstructively honest friend who

loves to shop just as much as you do!Consignment shopping can be a greatway to spend a few hours with a friend;finding fantastic items for each other,getting unbiased opinions on how theitems look on you. And a second pair ofeyes may just spot that designer itemyou’ve always been looking for!LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT • Consignment shopproprietors want you to leave the storehappy with your purchases. They don’twant you to buy something simplybecause itwas a superb deal and yougotit for next to nothing by wheeling anddealing. They’d ratheryou buy the apparelbecause it makesyou look and feelfabulous!CHECK BACK OFTEN• New fantastic piecesarrive in consignmentshops daily! So make sure to dropby often or keep tabs on your favouritedesigners by browsing the latest appareldisplayed on the stores’ websites. Someof the shops offer electronic newslettersto clients, so make sure you are on theiremail list,so youdon’tmiss out.When theitem you’ve been looking for appears inthe shop, this is a great what to ensureyou get your hands on it.TheOkanagan is home to somepretty

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Medications Return Program, a free ofcharge take-back system. Participatingpharmacies will take back everythingfrom prescription and non-prescriptionmedications, to herbal products,vitamin and mineral supplements, throatlozenges, sharps and needles, and eventhose little plastic pill bottles yourprescriptions come in. The MedicationsReturn Program is administered onbehalf of the pharmaceutical industryby the Post Consumer Stewardship Asso-ciation and is funded by brand ownersthat sell medications in B.C. They makesure all products are safely collectedand disposed of by incineration.And while we’re on the subject of

spring cleaning, why stop at thebathroom? When doing your massiveoverhaul, keep in mind the wide rangeof charities and not-for-profits in ourcommunity always happy to be on thereceiving end of gently-used house-hold goods and clothing. (For somesuggestions check out the LivingGreener Calendar at regionaldistr-ict.com/recycle).There are various stewardship take-

back programs now up and running inB.C. that cover everything from pharma-ceuticals, to electronics, and smallappliances. Check out recycle.bc.ca, aneasy one-stop shop for a wide range ofyour recycle and safe disposal needs.And remember, for most unused or

unwanted materials, there’s almostalways a home. It sometimes just takesa few extra steps to find the right one.It’s always worth the extra effort whenit comes to the overall health of ourplanet!

For more information goto regionaldistrict.com/recycle, email [email protected], or call theRegional Waste Reduct-ion Office at 250-469-6250. RAE STEWART isalways around to help.


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Are you a spring cleaner? Love that declutterblitz that leaves you with that “ahh” feeling -organized and at greater peace with yoursurroundings? What better place to startthan your cupboards, especially the onesthat often get overlooked - in thebathroom.

The last time I took the time to dosome serious bathroom detoxing, Iwas shocked at how quickly I was ableto pile up a small drug store’s share ofunused stuff. Do we really need kids’cough syrup with the 2008 expirydate, or those vitamin supplementsfrom a bygone era?

When was the last time you did anoverhaul of your expired prescriptions,

medications, old vitamins, throat lozen-ges, containers missing their labels, and

stuff in just plain questionable condition?You, too, may be surprised at what you find.Oh, and if you’re thinking dumping a lot of it

into the toilet, think again! Granted, pharma-ceuticals make up a pretty small portion of ourwaste stream, but it’s still a potent one, so safedisposal is critical. Keeping these items out of thehands of our kids or people who might use theminappropriately is just as important as keepingthem out of our local landfill, sewer systems andwater supplies. By taking care of them properly, itprevents you or someone in your homeinadvertently using expired medications.

So, what’s the best way to safely dispose of allof these pharmaceuticals? Take them to yourneighbourhood pharmacy. Over 90 per centof pharmacies in B.C. participate in theP

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Peppermint • Peppermint is a broad leavedplant that grows throughout the world.

Peppermint oil supports the flow of fluids inyour body. Peppermint oil supports lymphmovement to help resolve throat infections,

swollen ankles, and abdominal bloating.Peppermint oil supports the hydration andelasticity of your tendons, joints, and skin.

Lecithin • Lecithin is a good fatthat feeds and lubricates yourbody. Lecithin feeds nervesallowing you to think clearer.Lecithin also flushes toxins out ofyour liver and dilutes them toreduce your risk of having a gallbladder attack or irritable bowel.Lecithin is produced from soy bean and sunflower seed oils.

Apple Cider Vinegar • Apple cider vinegarturns on digestion. You need full digestionto get the full value out of the foods youeat. Drinking as little as one teaspoon ofapple cider vinegar in half a glass of water,ten minutes before eating a meal will giveyou more energy and help you controlyour weight.

Acidophilus • Good health depends ongood digestion, which depends onhaving enough good intesinal bacteria.

Of the over 200 good intestinal bacteriathe best known and most important is

Lactobacillus acidophilus. Acidophilus blocks thegrowth of problem causing bacteria and itbalances your immune system. Acidophilus occurs

naturally in fermented dairy products like yogurt.

Lavender • Lavender is a narrow leaved plant with

distinctive blue flowers native to the Mediterranean area.Lavender oil from the leaves and flowers support energy

production and blood circulation to feed, calm, andregenerate nerves. Lavender oil is well known for promotingthe healing of skin irritations, including rashes and blisters.


You can’t help but notice the extensive changes happen-ing at the Kelowna General Hospital. A short drive downPandosy Avenue and you pass under Kelowna’s first enclosedpedestrian overpass, between the new Centennial Buildingand the East Pandosy Building at KGH.The New Patient Care Tower (Centennial Building) features

an expanded emergency department, modernized operat-ing rooms, consolidated and improved ambulatory care (dayprocedure) department, a new renal dialysis department, anew adult psychiatric unit, and a rooftop heli-pad with directlink to the emergency department. Construction began inNovember 2008 and the building is scheduled to open inMay 2012.The Clinical Academic Campus at KGH is a 34,000 square-

foot stand-alone facility, which officially opened on January25, 2010, and includes a 180-seat lecture theatre, specialized

video-conferencing rooms and clinical skills areas for medicalundergraduates and post-graduate residents.Staff and physicians, who will be working in the new

tower, are now familiarizing themselves with the new spacesand processes.The Canada Green Building Council promotes sustainable

buildings throughout Canadian communities, using LEEDstandards, which stands for Leadership in Energy andEnvironmental Design.

Both of these expansions have been built to LEED Goldstandards. LEED promotes a whole-building approach tosustainability by recognizing performance in five keyareas of human environmental health:• Sustainable site development• Water efficiency• Energy efficiency• Materials selection• Indoor environment qualityAs quoted by Interior Health Board Chair, Norman Embree,

“While Interior Health’s goal is to improve the health andwellness of its residents, we understand the linkage betweenhealth and the environment.”Interior Health is recognized provincially and nationally for

its environmental accomplishments. Interior Health was namedthe Energy & Environmental Stewardship Award recipient for2011 from the Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL), thefirst organization in Western Canada to receive this award.Doug Rankmore, CEO of the Kelowna General Hospital

Foundation says, “These are very exciting times for theKelowna General Hospital and the KGH Foundation.” The

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Natural Light in the new Renal Dialysis Department.

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Central Okanagan is one of the fastest growing populationbases in Canada. Kelowna General Hospital needs to expandto meet those needs and the needs presented by beingdesignated as a Tertiary Referral Hospital. “We’re proud thatInterior Health recognizes the importance of environmentalstewardship.”The KGH Foundation has granted more than $40 million to

Kelowna General Hospital and its partner facilities in theCentral Okanagan. The KGH Foundation’s Take Care, Take Part Campaign is

raising $6 million to support the purchase of state-of-the-artequipment needed to advance the quality of patient care inthe new Centennial Building, and to support the transition ofthe Kelowna General Hospital to a full teaching hospital.Funds raised in this campaign will help support three areas:

• A new emergency department that will be four times thecurrent facility size and will include a separate paediatrictrauma area, a mental illness and addictions treatmentarea, state-of-the-art trauma rooms, as well as improvedwaiting space for the comfort of families and caregivers.

• The new ambulatory care department will provide spaceto bring all day surgery procedures together, enablingstaff to improved efficiencies in all procedures. Theseimprovements should reduce waiting times for tests,diagnosis, and treatments or rehabilitation, enablingpatients to return to the comfort of their homes for a faster

and less stressful recovery process.• A new 180-seat state-of-the-art lecture theatre, housed inthe new UBC Clinical Academic Campus at the Hospital,will advance medical care through the use of real-time,high-definition video conferencing technology. Students,physicians and nursing staff can take part in medical edu-cation forums taught in other locations of the province orcountry without even having to leave the hospital.For over 100 years, the Kelowna General Hospital has been

there to take care of us; providing us with the care we need,when we need it for our families, and for the people we careabout. We invite you to take part in this exciting campaign.Together, we can all play an important role in creating thebest care for patients, colleagues, family and loved ones, foryears to come.For more information on how you can support the Take

Care Take Part Campaign, contact Doug Rankmore, CEO ofKelowna General Hospital Foundation by calling 250-862-4300, local 7000 or email [email protected]

DIANE PATERSON joined the KGH Foundationteam in January 2009, after 10 years working at aHospital Foundation in Winnipeg. She finds itextremely rewarding when she can assist donorswishing to fulfill their philanthropic goals. To findout how you can create your own legacy at theKGH Foundation,contact Diane Paterson, CFRE at250-862-4300, local 7011 or [email protected].


Bridge joins Centennial Tower to the East Pandosy ClinicalSupport Building.


New Stretcher Bays in the new Emergency Department.


Three years ago, as he cycled from downtown to his newposition at UBC Okanagan, Claude Desmarais was struck byhow development was taking up land that had long beenused for agricultural purposes.Seeing the beauty of Robert’s Lake, and the valley that

surrounds it, the Reichwald Professor in Germanic Studies hiton the idea of having a farm run by the universitycommunity,with the help of local residents.Three years later,Preservation Farm, operated largely by students, hascompleted its first successful season of growing, and issetting its aimongreat things in the year to come.

The goals of Preservation Farm andResearch Initiative (PFRI) are many, butthey all centre on growing healthy, localfood without pesticides. This farm,though, is much more than just a place togrow produce. It is also a place wherestudents, faculty, and community memberscan learn about sustainable agriculture; wherehealthy eating is promoted and celebrated;and it’s a placeto serve as a platform for research into sustainability.During the first growing season, the farm successfully

brought to market a variety of vegetables, as well asdonating portions to the Kelowna Community Food Bankand the Kelowna Gospel Mission. This fall, the PreservationFarm was an active member in the first and verysuccessful on-campus farmers’ market, as wellas many other awareness events.The supportof faculty, staff, students, and the localcommunity has been phenomenal, and hasbeen essential to getting this far.What is the way forward? In the coming weeks, the

students will be building a larger, moveable greenhouse in

order to lengthen their growing season.Planting will follow -first in the greenhouse, and as the ground thaws, and thedays get longer, the Preservation Farm will once again begreen with life. This season promises to be even moresuccessful than the last. We will be growing moreproduce, engaging more people on the farm, andspreading our message of the benefits of knowingwhere your food comes from to an even larger audience.

This project is extremely exciting to be apart of, both because of the possibility forbenefit to the community, but alsobecause of thepeople involved in it.Thestudents who join this project arebright, highly-motivated, and aware oftheir role as citizens. As a faculty

member, it is incredibly fulfilling to workwith these young men and women. And the

students have also expressed the personal fulfillmentthe project has offered them.In the past, we have received donations from

various people - either of money in return forcharitable receipts, donation of materials, or of their

time and expertise. For all involved in the project, it goeswithout saying how grateful we are for these contributions.Among all those who have assisted this project - and therehavebeen somany -major thanksmust go to Jill andMichaelTreschows, who have offered a space on their land for theFarm. If you are interested in helping out,making a donation,or would like more information on the project, please feelfree to contact us at: [email protected]

CLAUDE DESMARAIS hails from Hamilton, Ontario, and has lived inQuebec, New Brunswick and all over Germany. He likes movies, theoutdoors,writing, travel,many“things German,”and,naturally, gardening.

GRAHAM HENRY is the current student manager of the farm and ispassionate about both playing in, as well as preserving our naturalenvironment. He is an avid kayaker, skier, and mountain biker and iscurrently in third year psychology at UBCO, with the aspirations of anenvironmental law degree.


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Sara, Michelle, Stephen, Claude, Kathleen and Kyle - summer group.


Claude, Camille, Julie, Kyle, Joseph, Brett, Loys - 2012/13academic year (September to April).


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“If you are a believer in organicproducts than you understand theholistic picture” - Cathy FullerBy the time you are reading this

article, I will be heading home toKelowna after living in El Pescadero,Mexico, for five months. Learning andteaching about organic products, soilamendments, compost, compost teaand Integrated Pest Management aresome of the challenges I have facedwhile in the southern Baja. I have alsogained a whole new appreciation in

understanding water consumption,organic crop production, permacultureand sustainability within small com-munities; while taking on a new aware-ness for conserving and nurturing ourconstantly changing environment.Water is a scarce commodity here in

the Baja, and its importance is not takenlightly. Some of the aquifers have driedup and others are in critical state. Theshear volume of water consumption tokeep up with supply and demand fromthe U.S. and Canadian markets is forcingcompanies to drill into areas meant tosustain natural estuaries, native planthabitat and sensitive environmentalgrowing zones. Much of the organic product grown

in Mexico - a staggering figure of 70 to80 per cent - is shipped long distancesto the massive U.S., Canada and otherworld markets. The demand for organicproduce is forcing this once uniquemarket to think outside the box. Awhole new generation of natural/organic pesticides have beendiscovered, fermented andpackaged. Bacteria soil-based pesticides such asSpinosad and Spinetoramare now among the newammunition that controland destroy many pestproblems in our gardens.Along with the new super powers

of improved action to control insectscome other positive benefits.The vast majority of the U.S. and

Canadian population not only wantsorganic produce on the shelves of thegrocery store but also expect noblemishes, bruises, brown spots orblights. Producing all this perfect-looking bounty also bumps up waterconsumption. Closer to home the backyard farmer,

who once was feeding just the familyand surrounding community, suddenlyfinds he/she is growing organicproduce on a much greater scale. Theonce small crop farmer now has tospend more money on equipment,larger vehicles, fuel, shipping, fertilizerand skilled labour to meet increaseddemand.

Organic farmers are pushing theirown limitations to make sure that theconsumer gets what they want, cuttingcorners using harmful fumigants to

destroy insects, weeds, rootknot nematode; insteadof rotating crops, rest-ing soil and usingmechanical, cultural,or biological methodsto control weeds andgrasses. More fossil fuelis consumed creatingmore carbon emissionstransporting produce

further away. The amount ofwater applied has sky rocketed, strain-ing aquifers, rivers, streams and lakesjust to produce that perfect-lookingvegetable or fruit.So, what can the consumer do to

ensure that local organic farmingremains sustainable? Shop locallywithin a 20-mile radius of your home.Empower yourself by visiting your localorganic farmers. Find out how theproduce is grown, what fertilizer is used,how weeds and insects are controlled.


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The average Canadian uses 329 litres of water a day,whether it’s for showering, flushing toilets or doing laundry. But in the Okanagan, we use

more than twice that amount. Fora family of four, that’s 81,000litres of water a month, orenough to fill an average back-yard swimming pool. Yet, the Okanagan has the

lowest per person water availa-bility in Canada.In the Central Okanagan’s

VitalSigns® report card, issued byCentral Okanagan Foundation earlierthis month, our community gave itselfa grade of “B-” in the issue area of“Environment.”VitalSigns® is a program supported

by Community Foundations ofCanada. Twenty-two communitiesacross the country produced reportsas part of a regular check-up tomeasure the quality of life in Canadiancommunities, identify trends, and shareopportunities for action. The CentralOkanagan report features 11 issue areas and avariety of stats, both positive and negative.The perception that the Okanagan is blessed with an

abundance of fresh water has led many to think that we havean endless supply and we don’t have to worry aboutconserving, says Corinne Jackson, communications andresearch coordinator with the Okanagan Basin Water Board(OKBW). With population growth and climate change,changes in behavior are a must.“Our research has found that in the

Okanagan basin, outdoor irrigationaccounts for almost 25 per cent of our wateruse. That means that almost a quarter of allthe water we use is going towardsgreening our lawns,” she explains.“And the only reason we have green

lawns is because of how much waterwe use. It’s not natural to the area. Theonly desert in all of Canada is in ourwatershed.”About 18 months ago, the OKWB

launched Okanagan WaterWise, aneducation and public outreach program to

increase awareness among valley residentsabout water issues in the Okanagan. It’s meant

to bring residents of the Okanagan valleytogether with the understanding that our watersource is connected - we all share the sameresource.Jackson says public education is key to chang-

ing behaviours.“We recognize that people love their green

lawns. So can we look at making our lawns smaller,using drought-tolerant turf or native species, whichrequire less water or even xeriscaping, which is low-maintenance and uses far less water,” she says. According to the Vital Signs report, community

members expressed the importance of conservingour water, as well as, improving curbside recycling

and implementing curbside compost pickup.Peter Rotheisler, with the Regional District of Central

Okanagan’s waste reduction office, says public education andoutreach has gone a long way to bringing the issue ofrecycling to the forefront with Okanagan residents. As well, anumber of special events are held throughout the year toencourage residents to recycle or reuse materials, such as thetrunk sale and composter sale.Rotheisler says the residential recycling program has been

operating in the Central Okanagan sinceJuly 2000, and each year the programhas seen higher volumes of materialscollected. In early 2007, the number of

plastics accepted by the residential recyclingprogram increased and residents over-whelmingly supported this expansion inservice.

In 2011, 50 per cent of all curbsidewaste (including recycling and yardwaste) collected in the CentralOkanagan was diverted from thelandfill. However, the most recent survey

done by the Regional District of CentralOkanagan found 37 per cent of the residential


Checking the Okanagan’sVital Signs

Submitted by Cheryl Miller


garbage currently sent - that means more than one-third ofwhat you’re putting in your garbage can be recycled.“There is still work to do, we recognize that. But behavior

change doesn’t come quickly,” he adds.So what’s next? The waste reduction office recently

initiated a study looking at how Okanagan residents managekitchen waste, including fruits and vegetables, table scraps,meat, fish, poultry, bones, dairy products, fat, bread, rice, pasta,coffee grounds, filters, tea bags, eggshells, etc. Rotheisler saysother municipalities, including Vancouver, have started pilotprograms to deal with kitchen waste and, depending on theresults of the study, it’s something that could be consideredin two to three years.

The Central Okanagan Foundation providesfunding for many registered charities that arecrucial to the health and wellbeing of ourcommunity. Agencies that we fund focus on arange of causes that reflect the diversity and needsof our community. To find out more about apply-ing for a grant in the area of the environment,please contact CHERYL MILLER, Grants Managerwith the Central Okanagan Foundation [email protected]. To view

the 2011 Central Okanagan Vital Signs Report, including statistics on theEnvironment, visit www.Central OkanaganFoundation.org.

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Dating is stressful at the best oftimes. Dating in our teens, 20s and 30swas hard enough. Now that we’vereached middle age, dating is down-right daunting. Finding a date shouldn’t be that

hard. There are friends who can set youup and co-workers who can do thesame. There are groups to join, age-appropriate clubs to scour and web-sites to sign up for. Yet for some, it’s darnnear impossible to find that one personyou really enjoy being with. A friendtold me it’s because our tolerance levelfor BS is lessened with each passingyear. I tend to agree, although I prefer tothink of it as knowing more about whatI want in a partner. So where is the one?Marnie went shopping for hers -

literally. She would get dressed up inher finest casual grocery shoppingclothes, complete with nails shiny andhair sleek. She told me: “Find the oneswith carts full of microwave dinners,chips and cereal.” I tried peering intomen’s shopping carts a few times, butall I got were strange looks. So much forthat concept.Heather had another idea. “My mom

was renovating her kitchen and I wentto Home Depot almost every day. I wasin and out a lot of times and every nowand then I’d make eye contact and

smile, but no one ever approached me.”Then one day she got up the nerve toflirt. “I was looking at some product andI asked his advice. He was very helpfuland I noticed he wasn’t wearing a ring.Just as I was going to ask him if he couldgive me a first-hand demonstration, hisson came up to him and told him thatMom was waiting. So much forwedding rings!”My experience at Home Depot was

pretty much the same as Heather’s. I’m ahandy kinda gal. But the most interestI’ve ever received at a hardware storewas when I asked a staff member for acoupling and he raised an eyebrow.So where can you meet eligible

singles? You could always seek them out in

their natural environment. Find some-thing you have a passion for, and getinvolved. Join a church, a singing group,volunteer at the SPCA, help clean out

local streams, or plant trees. There arehundreds of organizaitons looking forvolunteers - join them, pitch in andmaybe, just maybe, you’ll meet some-one you like. Then once you findsomeone you have at least one thing incommon with, you have to go throughthe arduous task of finding out whatelse you have in common and if he orshe is right for you. In today’s busyworld - that’s a lot extra work - even if itis worth it.In the past I’ve tried all of the above,

including online dating. It gave me a bitmore information before I decided togo on a first date. In fact, I met my ex-husband that way back in the 20thcentury before online dating becamepopular. Lately I’ve been thinking about

finding myself a matchmaker. I’ve heardthere is one in the area - Julie ofMagnetix Dating Agency. She mixesmodern technology with good old-fashioned matchmaking mojo to findsomeone just right for you. Somethingtells me it’s time to give her a call. Afterall, you never know until you try.

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monthly fee to rent a secure bike locker- that’s it,” she says. “It’s a great mentaland physical break, too. I ride home forlunch and take a break from work, catchup on mail, emails, dishes, and I’mrefreshed when I come back to work.”

Johnston is a longtime cyclist who isconfident on the road and in traffic, butshe says anyone can achieve a comfortlevel as a leisure or commuter cyclistwith a little preparation.Planning a route that takes advan-

tage of Kelowna’s expanding off-roadbike network is a good start. GoogleMaps offers bike route information, socyclists can choose and view their routebefore they leave home.Kelowna now has a 38-kilometre

network of off-road paths and cyclingon-road is made safer with 290kilometres of marked bike lanes.Recent infrastructure improvements

include the Dayton Street Overpass,Rails with Trails extension and Highway33, Houghton Road and LakeshoreRoad multi-use pathways. These improve-ments make it easier for beginners toget used to cycling on pathways thatare separated from the street.The City of Kelowna and regional

partners also provide tools, informationand events to help residents try cycling,through its new smartTRIPS program.

The smartTRIPS goal is to encourageall Central Okanagan residents to behealthy and active by reducing drive-alone trips. By biking, walking, ridingtransit, carpooling and other smarttransportation options, we benefit thecommunity through better health,cleaner air and a healthier environment.As cyclists become more confident

and begin discovering the benefits ofgetting around on two wheels, they canexplore combining cycling with transit.Kelowna Regional Transit buses areequipped with racks to hold bicycles, soa trip to the grocery store can bedivided between bike and bus.Cyclists who want to make the bike

their main mode of transportation caninvest in gear that makes two-wheelingeasier. Some rain pants, a helmet andbike lock all fit in a small backpack.Johnston also has a couple of cara-

bineer clips that attach to her backpack.“When I need to pick up a few

groceries on my way home, I just attacha grocery bag to each of these clips.”Johnston says knowing the rules of


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the road is important. Even though she has been riding formany years, Johnston took a cycling safety course a few yearsago and says it was a great refresher, and very important foranyone considering becoming a commuter cyclist. “I am assertive on the road - letting the cars know you are

there and making eye contact is very important. Being adefensive rider and following the rules of the road will keepyou out of trouble.”A good way to give commuter cycling a try is to

participate in Bike to Work Week, May 28 to June 1, 2012.Participation in the Central Okanagan continues to growwith 258 teams cycling more than 61,000 kilometres in fivedays in 2011.Johnston won a draw for a new bike last year during Bike

to Work Week. She says it’s been great having new wheels. Union Cycle donated her prize and helped her pick out

the right bike for her. They installed fenders and a kickstandat her request, but she says they drew the line when sheasked for streamers on the handlebars.

SUMMER BRACEY joined the City of Kelowna’sdynamic Communications team in July 2009.Together, the team works toward achieving theCity’s corporate vision to be the best mid-sized cityin North America by leading the development of asafe, vibrant and sustainable city. [email protected].

What comes to mind when you hearthe word “environment?” Green space?Pollution control? Fresh air and water?Renewable resources? As important asthese all are, have you ever thoughtabout your internal environment? Isyour body “green” and “pollution free?”Are you regularly renewing its resour-ces with fresh air, purified water, andhealthy food? Think about the amazing

machine that your body is. It’s workinghard for you 24 hours a day, 7 days aweek, 365 days a year. You expect yourbody to perform and to do it withoutcomplaining. How are you treating itsinternal environment?If you haven’t thought about your

body as an “environment,” I wouldrecommend taking the test atwww.naturalhealthtest.com. It is a freetest, and will give you a good start atreflecting on how green you have beentreating your internal environment.Even as a health practitioner, I gatheredsome good tips from taking the test.

Instinctively, people want to behealthy and well; they don’t want topollute their internal environment withdrugs. I commonly hear this sentimentfrom members in my practice: “I don’twant to have to take drugs.” Accordingto the American Botanical Council, thepublic is now spending over 5 BILLIONdollars annually on nutritional supple-ments. That number is growing fasterthan the population is growing - peopleare looking for solutions to their healthproblems besides taking drugs.Remember that the supplementindustry is largely unregulated, so makesure to talk to a qualified health

practitioner to ensure you are takingthe appropriate quantity AND quality(ie: “bioavailable”) of supplement.Another area that is often over-

looked when thinking about keeping ahealthy internal environment is yourspine and nervous system. They controlthe function of every organ of yourbody (Gray’s Anatomy). If the spine andnerves don’t work properly, everythingelse you are doing to keep your internalenvironment green won’t be aseffective. If the nerves controlling yourintestines aren’t functioning at 100 percent, then your intestines cannotabsorb/void properly. Does this makesense? This applies to every organ andfunction of your whole body, includingyour muscles. That’s one reason whytop athletes seek Chiropractic care -they specialize in spinal care.Next time you hear the word

“environment,” be selfish and thinkabout yourself and your internalenvironment. How you treat it willreturn to you 10 fold over a lifetime.

DR. WAYNE TERAI isAdvanced ProficiencyRated in ActivatorMethods ChiropracticTechnique and also aCertified Laser Therapist.He has been helpingOkanagan residents lifean active healthy life forover 17 years.

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You may have seen a strange gamebeing played on a tennis court withpaddles instead of racquets and ayellow ball with holes in it. I bet theplayers looked like they were havingfun. This is what what my husband andI spotted several years ago whiletravelling around Arizona. Curiosity gotthe better of us and within a day of firstlearning about this game, wepurchased paddles and balls to playwith.And we were hooked.

Don’t let the silly name fool you, it isincredibly addicting and a great formofexercise. My husband and I were notones to go to the gym, but we wantedto increase our cardio (I had just beendiagnosed with stage 1 Hypertension).This seemed a great way to have funexercising. Have fun exercising, yousay? I know that sounds hard tobelieve, but ask anyone who playsPickleball and that is one of the first

things you will hear.Pickleball is the fastest growing

racquet sport in North America. Thereare players from ages 10 to 80+ playingthegame. Someplayers find it easier ontheir joints to play and make the crossover from tennis. Others, like myself,who never played racquet sports findthe game easy to learn.

When we returned to Canada fromour Arizona trip, we did an internetsearch on Pickleball in Kelowna and toour surprise discovered there was alocal club. We joined and have beenplaying ever since. COPA (CentralOkanagan Pickleball Association)organizes indoor venues in the winterand outdoors in the spring/summer/fallas weather permits. Their website is:www.pickleballkelowna.com.You’ll findinformation and photos on the sport,equipment, courts to play, andtournaments. Paddles and balls areavailable at the COPA facilities to try thegame.

One of the nice things aboutPickleball is that it is a very inexpen-sive sport to play. Paddles range inprice from about $20 to $80. Beyondthat, all you need is a proper pair ofrunners and you are on yourway. Drop-in fees for outdoor courts are about $2per session. Indoor fees will range from

$2 to $6 depending on the facility.Joining COPA for $15 per year gives youa reduced rate on fees and other perks.Compare all this to a gym membershipand you are miles ahead. Andremember what I said earlier about thefun part?

Pickleball seems to attract nicepeople. We knew nothing about thegame but once we showed up at thecourts we were welcomed with openarms and eagermentors to teach us thegame. Information is available on theCOPA website with dates for freeinstruction times once the weatherallows for outdoor play. Watch for thenew COPA venue opening at JackRobertson Park this spring. There willbe six courts to play on. A juniorprogram is also slated to start in thespring for ages 10-plus, so make sureyour grandkids know about Pickleballtoo.

LANA NUNWEILERresides in Kelowna withher husband Ross.She ison the COPA Executiveand enjoys sharing herenthusiasm for the gameof Pickleball wherevershe goes. For more infor-mation on Pickleball

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As a Doctor of Chiropractic with a background inenvironmental health, I am very aware of how sensitiveour bodies are to environmental stress. Chemicalpollutants in the air we breathe,thewaterwe drink,andthe food we eat, can create an inflammation response.This is largely due to body acidity, a component ofvirtually every health challenge we have, from infect-ious diseases and allergies, to muscle and joint injuries.

All health conditions ending with “it is,” such as“arthritis,”“sinusitis” and “gastritis” refer to inflammationof the involved tissues. Being in a state of acidity whenyou are injuredor sick can causemore inflammationand slow down your recovery. It isimportant to be proactive aboutyour health. Do you ever getfrustrated by how long it takesyou to recover?

The natural healthy state ofthe human body is slightlyalkaline. Maintaining an alkalinebody is important to help usdeal with environmental stress.By creating healthier water fordrinking, you can improve yourhealth, without a great deal ofadded effort or expense. Enhancedwater will quench your thirst, tastebetter, nourish your cells and alkalizeyour body pH.

Electric ionizers cost $1,000 -4,000, need electricity and will needto be replaced someday. I discovereda newbioceramic filter that doesthe same job at a fraction ofthe cost. It can be usedwith existing home watertreatment systems suchas reverse osmosis or carbon filtersto revitalize and re-energize drinking water. Itfits into your Brita jug, is easy to store andmaintains the alkaline pH and antioxidantproperties, as long as the filter is in contact withthe water. It is also handy to travel with or keep atthe office for healthy water.

I have been drinking this revitalized water for overtwo years now. I notice lessmuscle and joint pain and

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Keep life simple. Attitude is likelaughter - you can turn it on or off in theblink of an eye. I always wake upappreciating it’s a new day. I shake off

the old one and start again.I suggest you wake up and take a

moment in bed to think your daythrough and decide how it shouldunfold. Take a shower, but dry brushfirst, exfoliating and stimulating circul-ation. Begin your day with a cup of hotwater and a good squeeze of lemonjuice to flush toxins before breakfast.Take five minutes to tidy your homebefore leaving for work so you willcome home to beauty rather thanchaos.

Drive to work in a “zen” - fullyconscious - mood. When you arrive atwork, stop, look and listen - take thetime to really see what is going onaround you and commit to your verybest work.

Get outside at lunch and go for alightwalk throughnature if you canandbreathe in fresh air.Set aside a definitiveamount of time after work for errands,so you don’t exhaust yourself. Drivehome andwalk insidewith the intent toleave yourwork atwork.Meet andgreetyour family first with awarmhug,ratherthan going to the newspaper, beer orwine. In fact, stay away from all alcoholwhen stressed - it exacerbates yourproblems.

Prepare your meals from scratch -

reserve take-out for treat night. If youtend to get home late, or don’t havetime to make dinner, invest in a slowcooker andprepare yourmeal the nightbefore or in the morning.

Do what you love for an hour everyday - morning or night - that’s yourprivate, special time. Curl up in yourarmchair, read a newspaper, magazineor favourite book. Take a bath beforebed and feel all attachments run offyour body and into the drain.

Learn how to meditate, beginningwith ten minutes daily, either in theearly morning or just before bed. Stopeating after 9pm and crawl into bedbefore ten. You will wake up refreshedand ready for your new day. Journalbefore bed - it’s your grateful journey

I manage my stress by eating well,sleeping enough and meditating. Imove my body so it feels good andtreat myself to a little chocolate when Ifeel like it. I take aromatherapy baths,go hikes outdoors and align withnature. I connect with my closefriends to share my worries withoutfeeling judged and dance to musicthat rattles my soul. I laugh or cryfreely to movies and read books I can’tput down. I enjoy grooming my dogsand spending quality time with family. Ilove to drive alone outside of the cityand relax by the water - allowing thenothingness to unravel. I like going tothe zoo, taking an “out-of-the-box”adventure, and writing. These experi-ences make me feel alive.

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Think you know everything aboutthe Okanagan? Think again. You won’tknow what you’ve been missing, untilyou tour with the naturalists andexperts at the Meadowlark NatureFestival. This Victoria Day Long Week-end, take part in some of 80-plus toursheld under open skies in the Okanaganand Similkameen Valleys. It’s a greatchance to get out in nature, and learnabout how ecologically special theseareas really are.

You’ll discover little known spots,places you drive past every day, specialrock out-croppings you havewonderedabout, hidden lakes and streams that

hold an abundant store of flora andfauna. It is fun just to browse throughthe schedule of events to see whatareas are featured each year.

Every tour focuses on some specialaspect of the region: geology, astron-omy, fresh water health, birds, naturaland cultural history,wildlife andhabitat,wildflowers and water sources. For 15years, the Festival has brought peopleout into nature - by foot, by horseback,by canoe and by mountain bike. Everytour is led by a biologist, naturalist,geologist, archeologist, or acknow-ledged expert in the field that is thetopic of each hike,bike ride, or event.

There are tours that start early tospot the birds as they wake up; bustours; and tours held late at night forowls and night birds in their ownnatural habitat. There are events that

focus on kids,and inspiring them to findfascination and delight in the naturalworld. Music, art, or storytelling - allhave their place at this Festival. And likemany events in the Okanagan, a few ofthe tours begin or end with one of theOkanagan’s top bounties, a good glassof wine!

Some of the tours take place onrugged terrain, but most are very easilydone, with lots of time for questions,gazing, experiencing and enjoying.Some are wheelchair accessible, too.And every year there are different funevents to choose among. One reasonthat theMeadowlarkNature Festival is aperennial favourite, is that it getspeople onto properties and sites thatare not usually open to the public someprivate. Popular tours are VoyageurCanoes across Vaseux Lake, with a hiketo ancient First Nations pictographs;horseback rides through the AntelopeBrush south of Oliver; and bus tours togeology hotspots where events frommillions of years past come to life.

It is no surprise that the MeadowlarkNature Festival has been voted BestAnnual Community Event in the SouthOkanagan for three years straight bythe readers of Okanagan LifeMagazine.In its 15th year, it may be time youchecked it out! The Festival goes fromMay 17-21, 2012. For further informationgo to www.meadowlarkfestival.bc.ca

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The Mission Painters invite you totheir show and sale May 12-13, 10 a.m.to 4 p.m., at the Mission Activity Centre -4398 Hobson Rd., Kelowna.

The Mission Painters group started in1978 with seven founding members.Their first show was in 1985 and therehave been many shows at variousvenues throughout the years. There aremembers who have been painting fromthe time they could hold a brush in theirhand to those who are beginners. This isa diverse, but close knit group that gathers topaint on Wednesdays at the Centre.

The membership number at the moment is

26 and it welcomes interest in the group. Memberswork in various mediums, includingwatercolours, acrylics, oils and collage.The subject and styles in the works areas interesting as their creators. Visitorswill find paintings of landscapes,animals, architecture and florals, instyles that range from representa-tional to impressionist to abstract.

Original and print greeting cardswill also be for sale byindividual members.There will be refresh-ments and a door prizeat the show. The showsare always well attendedand when the weatherpermits, the group displayssome of the exhibits out-doors. It is a must see forresidents and tourists alike.

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When considering whether to bookon your own or use a professional, hereare a few other points to ponder: Whatwould you do if the hotel has lost yourreservation? Who will you call if a carrental agency has run out of cars? Notbooking via a travel advisor meansyou’re on your own.

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scoop on sales and deals in the travelindustry. If you want to get the bestbang for your buck, a travel advisor isyour best bet. Your agent works withinyour budget and will always be on thelookout for seat sales and discounts.Advisors have the resources to directyou to age-specific discounts; earlybooking bonuses; low-season rates; twofor one deals; kids’ specials; groupspecials; and much more!

How do you find a good travel advisor?Choose one the same way you

would a doctor or lawyer. Get advicefrom friends and relatives who use anagent they trust. Since travel choices arepersonal decisions that reflectindividual desires and lifestyles, you willwant to visit or call several travelagencies to find someone who bestsuits your needs. Consider the advisor’swillingness to listen to you and answeryour questions. The best agents want toestablish a long-term relationship witha client, not just make a sale.

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Man (or woman) vs. Internet It’s good to keep in mind that

computers are just machines, andcannot do the best job for everyone.

You should definitely call a traveladvisor: • If you would prefer to trust an agentwith years of experience, who knowsall the tips and tricks, who asks all theright questions and who cares aboutwhether or not you get what youpay for.

• Don’t have time to enter the same datarepeatedly on every different website.

• If you’ve become frustrated with theonline booking tools

• If don’t trust the Internet with yourcredit card information; fraud isrampant in this age ofmodern technology sowhy put yourself atunnecessary risk?

• If you have acomplicateditinerary, withmultiple destinations or stop-overs.

• If you want a round-the-world ticket.• Have different people flying toget-her, only part of the way, or are partof a group.

• Are not convinced that the Internethas the best options for you.

• Have special requests, such asunaccompanied minors, specificdietary requirements, or disabledpassengers, or want to take your pet.

• You simply can’t find what you’relooking for.The question of whether or not to

use a travel advisor is ultimately up toyou, but there are compelling reasonsto do so. Booking a trip with a traveladvisor can save you both time andmoney, as well as headache and stress.

LAURA KONSCHUH-PENNEY has been asuccessful certified traveladvisor since 1999. Shehas worked in bothcorporate and vacationtravel. If you have a travelinquiry please email:[email protected].

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The Canadian Red Cross would like to acknowledge ourvolunteers that work in our Health Equipment Loan Depot inKelowna. I would especially like to recognize Dorie Trimble,who has been a volunteer with us for 23 years.

Dorie has seen many changes in our program over theyears, including our recent move to our new location at 124Adams Road. Dorie has been outstanding while working withour clients and healthcare providers over these years. Dorieis among our many upbeat, caring, professional volunteersof whom we are so proud of at the Canadian Red Cross.

Daily, our volunteers provide important services andreferrals; they also assist people with their homecarerequirement needs. The Kelowna Health Equipment LoanDepot provided the residents with 5,787 pieces of medicalequipment and serviced 3,062 clients last year. Kelowna isone of 34 Health Equipment Loan Depots that are providingthis service throughout the B.C. Southern Interior.

Our Health Equipment Loan depots are managed andoperated by local volunteers. Heathcare professionals referpeople who need medical equipment for a short-term basiswhile recovering from surgery, serious illness, injury, or whilebeing cared for at home during last days. Many cannot afford

to rent or purchase the equipment they need, so they canborrow it from the Red Cross. This is an important servicebecause if short-term loaned medical equipment is notavailable, patients must be placed or remain in acute carefacilities during recovery or until they pass away. Also,demand for equipment is increasing because our elderpopulation is increasing. Those needing equipment tend tobe the most vulnerable - elderly, ill or injured people living onfixed or low incomes.

The Health Equipment Loans Program benefits thecommunity in a number of ways. The program frees up acutecare spaces in hospitals, and allows people to spend their lastdays at home with family and friends. Also, the program helpspeople participate in community life by providing mobility,and supporting independence and dignity by assistingpeople to perform personal care tasks unaided by others.

Further, the program helps to limit pain and promoteshealing while ensuring the safety of the client by preventingfalls. The program benefits entire families, saving caregiversfrom injury and sparing them the burden of additionalfinancial expenditures.

Lastly, the equipment is available to everyone who mightneed it. No other organization provides this service on a largescale. Any person, of any age requiring medical equipmentfor a period of time can borrow it, if referred to the programby a healthcare professional, such as doctors, nurses,chiropractors, physiotherapists, and occupational therapistsworking in community and institutional settings. Withoutvolunteers, we would not be able to provide the communitywith this essential service.

We are currently looking for volunteers at our newlocation for client services, data entry, equipment repairs,equipment cleaning, transport drivers and team leaders. Youare welcome to come to our location and pick up anapplication form and a job description or call 250-491-8443,ext 201.

Dorie Trimble has been volunteering for 23 years.


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ProvidingMobility and DignitySubmitted by Marie McKiernan

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Come in and visit Kelowna Elks Lodge #52 at...205-2040 Springfield Rd, Invue Building, 2nd floor

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A great relaxing venue to host your next privatefunction! From Corporate client events to Weddingand Christmas parties. Our new lounge and meetingroom seats up to 150. The bar is open to the public

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Check out our calendar for upcoming events!

A Great Place makes a Great Event!Beyond 50Magazinemay be picked up orenjoyed at thefollowing locations:

KelownaA&W, Balmoral, Blenz - Glenmore,

Capri Centre Mall, ChancesEntertainment Lounge, Chartwell,Cooper’s - Mission & Rutland,

Dorchester, Dyck’s Medicine Centre,Fernbrae, GlenMeadows, Greyhound,Kelowna Community Resources,

Kelowna General Hospital, LandmarkIII, Landmark V, Market Place IGAGlenmore, Market Place Rutland,Marmalade Cat, Mission Villa,

Missionwood Retirement, ParagonCommunity Pharmacy - Gordon St,Parkinson Recreation, Percs - Cooper

Mall, Perkins Family Restaurant,Pharmasave - Glenmore & Mission,Plaza 33, Rosebud’s ConsignmentStore, Rutland Seniors Center,

Sandalwood Retirement, Sandpoint,Sandstone, Second Cup, Senior’sOutreach Services, Special Bakery,Sunwest Tours, The Lexington, TimHorton’s, Town Centre Mall, Water

Street Seniors, WestwoodRetirement, White Spot, Women’sPlace, YMCA Kelowna, Zeller’s

Restaurant

Lake CountryA&W, Café Caliente, Curves, IDAPharmacy, Market Place IGA,Pharmasave - Winfield IDA

PeachlandInterior Saving - IGA, SunnysideMarket, Peachland Pharmacy,

Peachland Pizza, Rockytop CoffeeShop

PentictonA&W, Boston Pizza, Canadian Tire,

Earls, LaCasa Restaurant, Nature Fare,Ricky's Restaurant, Save on Foods,Subway, Tim Horton's Downtown,

Whole Foods, Zellers

SummerlandA&W, Beansary, Cakebox Bakery,

Interior Savings, Pharmasave, Shell,Summerland Senior Center

West KelownaA&W, Blenz, Bodyfit, Byland’s Nursery,Curves, Esteem Lingerie, PostNet,Shopper’s Drug Mart, Staples UPS

Store, UPS Store, WestwoodRetirement, Zellers

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