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8COVERSTORY

DEPARTMENTS

� Angels Among Us ... 16

� Community Events Calendar ... 34

� Editor’s Note ... 7� Financially Secure ... 10� From Fat to Fit ... 24

� Picture of Health ... 26� Publisher’s Point of View ... 4

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PUBLISHER - Laurel D’AndreaEDITOR - Julianna HayesCOVER PHOTO - Michael BreakeyCONSULTANT - Wayne DuchartLAYOUT & GRAPHICS - Lori Johnson, Dragonfli StudioSALES & MARKETING - Laurel D’Andrea PRINTING - Mitchell PressWEB DESIGN - NRG Web DesignBOOKKEEPING - ATM Bookkeeping Services &Management

CONTRIBUTORS - Karen Belshaw, Laurel D’Andrea,Shannon Jorgenson, Errol N. Hannigan, Julianna Hayes,Karen Lee, Gordon Leverington, Laura-Lee Locheed,Brett Millard, Chris Quiring, Don Robichaud, GordonSavage, Matt Scaife, Ross Short, Susanna Svendsen,Craig Tostenson, Dawn Wilkinson.

PHOTOGRAPHERS - Michael Breakey, ElishaDacey/Castanet Media, Michael Heroux/www.KelownaPhotography.com, Dwight Reimer/FinePhotography.

Beyond 50welcomes unsolicited articles or photos.These items can be sent to 1850 Ranchmont Crescent,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.Beyond 50 Magazine is distributed to all businessesregistered with Canada Post for the Central Okanagan,7,000 random homes receive a copy and there arevarious drop locations throughout the CentralOkanagan. Beyond 50 Magazine may also be viewedelectronically by visiting us at www.Beyond50mag.com

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FEATURES

Avoiding Problems When Using Natural Health Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Badminton Anyone? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Does My Cat Look Like me? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Funeral Pre-Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Get Lucky with Ladybugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Rotary Peaks for Polio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Stride with Pride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

The Pitfalls of Adding Children to the Title of your Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Walk a Mile in Their Shoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Who Looks Most Like Their Pets? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

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Control is such a powerful word, one could say it isdefined as power or authority to guide or manage.Sometimes control is within our reach and other times it isnot. As the publisher of this magazine, I control the content.It is important to me that our articles be inspirational,informative and inspiring. We welcome everyone whoreads our publication to send us an email, submit an article,pictures, and recipes or just say hello. We are the magazineabout people in this community and that will never change.

Springtime brings new growth, new hope and a newoutlook. One area that we should focus on all year round isour health. We do have the power to control what we do,what we eat and how we react to stressful situations. Wehave some insightful, inspirational and suggestions on howpeople took control and made a difference for themselvesand others. Our hope is that these articles encourage you tothink about your own health and the control you have tomake a difference.

Our Angel Among Us is very emotional thistime around. Matt Scaife took the time to saythanks to the person who donated a liver so hecould take back his life (page16).

People can help change the world. Page 37 isabout some individuals who did just that. Theydecided to climb Mount Aconcagua inArgentina to raise funds and awareness for theRotary cause of eradicating Polio worldwide.They decided to take control of their fears andtheir health and by doing so they have made a

difference for children who do not have control. Our cover story is about a family who always puts their

best “foot” forward. Jim and Karen Belshaw are the ownersof Roy’s Shoes. When I spoke to Jim, he told me how muchmoney he has been able to give to charity because he is abusiness owner. Being an entrepreneur gives a personcontrol over their lifestyle, and, for Jim and Karen, a hugepart of that lifestyle is sharing with those who need it. Jimprobably has one of the most infectious smiles I have everseen. He truly is a man in control of making those aroundhim happy.

In the last issue, I told you about Juliana, our Rotaryexchange student. We have really enjoyed having her in ourlives. Devon and Dallas now know what it’s like to have asister. They all get along so well and I love it when I hearthem tell people Juliana is their sister. She will be movingonto a new host family, we will miss her. But we also knowthat she will enjoy the new experiences she will have withthem.

Laurel D’Andrea

BEYOND 50 • SPRING 20104

publ isher ’s point of v iew

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

ABOUT THE COVER: Our spring cover features theBelshaws, Karen, Jim and Jim Jr. Check out their storyon page 8 to see how their family run business providesthem opportunity to give back to our community.

Devon and Dallas now

know what it’s like to have a

sister. They all get along so

well and I love it when I

hear them tell people

Juliana is their sister.


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I’ve enjoyed a lot of different experiences throughout thecourse of my life. I’ve ridden horses, been skydiving, gonespelunking, hot-air ballooning, mountain climbing andwhitewater canoeing.

My professional career, however, has always followed afairly clear and steady path. I studied journalism in my early20s, went to work for a daily newspaper after I graduatedand over the next 25 or so years, I have held a mix ofdifferent posts in various forms of media - from print tobroadcast to web.

While I have dabbled in public relations and done a littleteaching - as many writers/journalists do - my work hasalways been related to my chosen field. Thus, when peopleasked what the future held for me, my reply was: “I think thisis pretty much it.”

So why then, in the latter half of my 40s, do I find myselfembarking on a completely new career?

Without going into endless detail, suffice to say, like somany people who rode the wave of a boisterous economyfor far too long, I found myself at a crossroads. When timesare tough the media does not get off unscathed and overthe last 16 or so months, many of my more lucrativecontracts got chipped away.

But there was also a sense of ennui - an underlying needfor things to be shaken up - that had nothing to do with ourtroubling times.

On and off over the years, I’ve been drawn to the idea ofpursuing a role that made more of a direct contribution tothe community - public safety, health, emergency services.

But I’d pretty much shelved those thoughts after I turned40, thinking it was too late for such things.

Then recently an opportunity presented itself anddespite some initial reservations about my own capacity forsuch drastic change, in April I’ll be leaving for seven weeksof intensive training in a field that is a complete departurefrom what I’ve always done.

This is not a good-bye letter. The beauty of my new careeris that I can maintain the old one. It offers some flexibility todo freelance work, but now gives me the option to pick andchoose what I want to continue - Beyond 50 is definitely onthat list.

What this column is about is that opportunities andadventures abound even though many of us post 40, 50, or80 assume we should be winding down.

In fact, several such stories of people getting some springback in their step are shared in this publication - individualswho have taken up new hobbies they thought were lost tothem and others who have reached new heights - literally -in the twilight of their life.

“It’s never too late” may be a cliché - but it’s often spokenfor good reason. The words “I can’t” should be expungedfrom your vocabulary.

JULIANNA HAYES is a long-time print, radio and web-based journalist whohas resided in the Okanagan since 1996. Please feel free to email her atjuliannahayes@ hotmail.com

editor ’s note

While I have dabbled in

public relations and done a

little teaching - as many writers

/journalists do - my work has

always been related to my

chosen field.

This year, Jim has backed

Soles4Souls in Canada, which

is a campaign to raise “25,000

shoes in 25 days.”


If the shoe fits wear it! When you look at people who

support this community Jim andKaren Belshaw fit that idiom to atee. “Business has a responsibilityto give back to the communityfrom which it draws its support.”When you hear this quote youcan’t help but think of theBelshaws.

J im a nd h i s w i f e K a r e npurchased Roy’s Shoes in thespring of 2007. With no priorexperience in the shoe business,Jimbo (as his friends call him)began to learn the retail and shoerepair trade. Before long another Belshaw joined Roy’sShoes. Jim Jr. came on board and has proven to be a fastlearner and skilled cobbler apprentice.

This family run business has been built on integrity,dedication and pride in everything they do. They doeverything from repairs, retail sales, custom fitting andspecialized footwear. Jim’s motto is treat people the sameway you want to be treated.

The shop is located on Ellis Street in Kelowna and whenyou walk in, everyone looks up to say hello. They always offeryou a coffee and make you feel like you just stopped by tosee a friend. In such a busy society, it is nice to have that

sense of comfort and ease when you walk into abusiness.

Anyone who owns and operates their own businessknows how rewarding and demanding it can be. But Jimstill makes time to give back to the community in somany ways. He is a humble man and everything he doesis for all the right reasons.

Jim is a proud Rotarian and has been for six years. Jim

Walk a Mile in Their Shoes Submitted by Don Robichaud

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uses the opportunity to serve utilizingthe Rotarian four-way test, which isposted in his store and on his businesscards. Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to allconcerned? Will it build GOODWILLand BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it beBENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Jim uses his business and contactsto help many charities. He is a proudsponsor of the Motorcycle Ride for DadProstrate Ride, the Glen Mervyn Ride toSurvive Breast Cancer, Kelowna EasterSeals 24-Hour Relay, Peaks for Polio, theProstrate Climb in Argentina and Boxerson the Hill.

Did you know that Jim donates a $1of every shoe repair to his local andinternational communities? Last year,his donations topped $7,000 and withmatching grants from Rotary Inter-national, a donation of $4,000 to anorphanage in San Salvador became$18,000. So if you had your shoesrepaired at Roy’s you can take great

pride in knowing you helped manyworthwhile causes.

T h i s y e a r , J im h a s b a c k edSoles4Souls in Canada, which is acampaign to raise “25,000 shoes in 25days.”Soles4Souls partners with caringindividuals and companies like Roy’sShoes to hold popular footwear drivesthat reach needy people in NorthAmerica and around the world. Localagencies that wi l l benef i t are :Okanagan Social Agencies, The FoodBank Store, Kelowna Gospel Mission,Now Canada and the Kelowna’sWomen’s Shelter will all be offeredfootwear for their clients.

The remaining shoes will beshipped to the Soles4Souls distri-bution Centre in Nevada where theywill be sorted and shipped to places inneed worldwide. Currently, Soles4Soulshas committed over one million pairsto Haiti.

Jim, like most, has been affected bymany changes in business due to theeconomy, but it has never affected his

compassion for others and desire tohelp those around him. As a longtimevolunteer in this community, I haveseen first-hand the difference peoplelike Jim make in our community. Jimhas bui l t h is bus iness with thecommitment of giving back to thecommunity. As stated before, hebelieves that it is vitally important totreat customers as you’d like to betreated yourself.

Jim’s vision is to be the leader inKelowna and the Okanagan for shoerepair, retail footwear sales, customshoe fittings and specialized footwear.Roy’s Shoes works every day to exceedcustomer expectations with dedi-cation to shoe repair and qualityfootwear. Jim also makes a point ofhelping whenever he can and that iswhat makes him a successful entre-preneur in our community.

You get what you give and theBelshaws always put their best “foot”forward.


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By setting up a long-term care insurance plan, you canprotect yourself and your children. It can allow you to obtainthe service and independence that you deserve, in themeans and location that YOU CHOOSE. This coverage willprovide adequate income for the expenses of long termcare, either in your own home or at a facility.

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There are many different options available in a long-term

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It seems like a good idea at first; parents adding theirchildren to the title of their homes to avoid probate fees.After all, everyone wants to pay less in taxes andgovernment fees. However, before you rush to your lawyer’soffice with instructions to add the kids to title, beware thatthis type of arrangement brings with it the risk of significantunintended consequences.

First are the tax implications. If the children are not livingin the house, their interest may be subject to tax on thecapital gain when it is sold. Consider, too, the situationwhere any one of the owners is a non-resident of Canada (asdefined by Canada Revenue). When non-residents ofCanada dispose of real property, the purchaser will require aCanada Revenue Clearance Certificate from the non-resident seller and if this cannot be produced at closing, thepurchasers may hold back anywhere from 25 to 50 per centof the sale proceeds until a certificate is produced.

In addition to tax exposure, adding children to title mayexpose the home to the children’s creditors. Creditors don’tcare if the title is held jointly with children for convenienceonly. If they see that your child has an interest in a houseand they have a judgment against your child, they will likelytry to secure their judgment against the title to your home.Whether or not they succeed, you will likely have a steeplegal bill incurred while defending your title from thecreditors.

Even if your children don’t have creditor problems, youwill need their consent and cooperation if you wish to sell,refinance or otherwise deal with the title to your own home.Since they are on title, even if only for convenience, they willhave to sign all of the documentation that deals with thetitle to the property. While this may seem simple, whathappens if they are out of the country or, worse, if theybecome mentally incapacitated or decide that they don’twant you to sell your home? Consider, too, what wouldhappen if the child on your title later goes throughseparation and divorce and whether your home wouldbecome an asset to be fought over in the matrimonialdispute.

All of that being said, there are still times when it maymake sense to add a child to the title, but it is advised thatyou do this only with the guidance of your legal advisor. Forexample, if you know that you may not have long to live, andyou have only one child whom you trust completely, andthe tax issues have been addressed by your accountant, thismay be an appropriate part of your estate planning.

CHRISTOPHER QUIRING is partner with Bassett Quiring, Estate Lawyerswhere his practice focuses on Probate and Administration matters.

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creditors.

The Pitfalls of Adding Children tothe Title of your Home Submitted by Chris Quiring


Perhaps one of the most daunting words in the Englishlanguage is “funeral.” Nothing combines deep human griefwith bittersweet remembrance quite like this timelessritual.

As much as no one likes to think about when they will nolonger be here in body, there are some wonderful,and practical, choices available to ensure that their spiritremains with their loved ones in a positive way. These aresome of the many benefits that clear and thorough pre-planning provides:• The stress, uncertainty, possible disagreements, and pain

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• The person, or couple, is clearly setting out their exactwishes ahead of time, when they are able to make clearchoices, and have full knowledge of all of the costsinvolved.

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• Funeral expenses, like most everything, have nearly tripledover the past 25 years. Here’s some quick math: InJanuary 2010, a practical price for a cremation with

memorial service was close to $3,200. For a couple, both65 years old, if funeral prices increase annually at the sixper cent rate that has been common for the past 15years, that funeral could cost a total of $6,080 15 yearsfrom now. By pre-paying their funeral now, a couplewould save a total of $5,760 on both or theirarrangements on behalf of their families.

• Cost control: There should be absolutely no “salespressure” to complete arrangements before people areready to do so. There is a choice of single pay plans, andtime pay plans from three to 20 years. All interest costsare fully disclosed, and should be reasonable.

We see the real difference in the experiences of thosefamilies with all arrangements solidly in place and thepainful difficulties that families encounter when they arenot prepared. The easier choice becomes very apparent.Healthy expressions of grief eventually lead to a gratefulacceptance of lives lived. Make it happen in the best waypossible.

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This letter was written in 2003, three years after I (MattScaife) received my life saving liver transplant at VancouverGeneral Hospital:“I’ve wanted towrite this ever since I receivedmy second

chance at life, thanks in full to your family member. Findingthe words to express how grateful I am is very difficult andis the reason I’ve been unable to do it myself until now.Thiswas the single,most amazing, life changing event in my lifeand that of my family.“If someone had toldme that at the age of 27 I would be

diagnosed with a very rare liver disease and that I’d need aliver transplant before I turned 40, I would not have belie-ved it for anything.But that is exactlywhat happened tome.“I’ve been told that your loved one, (who passed away

three years ago) donated not only the liver,which I received,but also the heart for a 20-year-oldman (also fromKelowna)with heart failure, plus a lung and two kidneys. In all, fivepeople are alive now because of this generous individual.“To express what kind of an angel your loved one is to

each one of us is indescribable.The five of us, the recipients,are only alive today due to the heroic, angelic act of signingup to be anOrganDonor prior to your loved one’s death.Wehave been able to live thankful, productive and muchlonger lives due to this heroism.“Most people when considering to be an organ donor

don’t realize that they are far more likely to need a trans-plant than ever be a donor. In B.C., only one per cent of alldeaths result in solid organ donation.That’s why the need is

so great here.“My daughter was 13 years old when I received my new

liver.She’s now 16 years old and I’ve been fortunate enoughto watch her grow and mature into an amazing youngwoman. I am a lucky man because your loved one, astranger, chose to be an angel among us. Thank you forfollowing through with your loved one’s wishes to be anOrgan Donor.“The sadness that you experienced with the loss can

never be measured, but know that the happiness andgratitude also knows no bounds in the hearts andminds ofthe recipients and their families.“There isn’t any greater sacrifice that a person can make

than to commit to giving of themselves after their life is over.You are all heroes to me, my family, and to the other recip-ients and their families,wherever theymay be.Bless you all.”

Thanks for Saving my LifeSubmitted by Matt Scaife

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One of the biggest misconceptions about natural healthsupplements is that “all-natural” herbs are 100 per cent safe.The reality is nothing could be further from the truth. Herbsare plants that have profound physiological effects. Often,they’re used to treat conditions like asthma, skin disorders,and obesity. But many consumers are unaware that certain herb

combinations can be dangerous. Herbs mixed withprescription drugs can also turn toxic in the body, resultingin severe physical trauma, deformity or even death. The bestway to avoid potentially dangerous combinations is by

arming yourself with knowledge about herbs and how theyreact in the body. The following steps will help you recognize the benefits

and potential dangers in using natural health supplements:1. Understand that most herb combinations aren’tdangerous. However, danger often lies in mixing herbalremedies with prescription drugs.

2. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before you begin anyherbal treatment. He or she may be able to advise youabout the possibility of a dangerous combination. Youmay also consult a naturopathic practitioner who hasspecialized training in herbal and natural healthremedies.

3. Follow the directions on the packaging carefully.Changing the way you use an herb, or how much of it youuse, can result in reduced effectiveness and dangerousside effects. Make sure that the products you purchasecarry an NPN number or a DIN number, showing thatthey have complied with Canadian regulatory standards.

4. Find out what the maximum duration is for the herb youwant to take. Most medicinal herbs are not intended tobe used on a long-term basis, and some may become

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TIPS AND WARNINGS• Consider enrolling in an herb

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I often notice similarities between pet owners and theiranimals. The likeness may be subtle or obvious. Is thisphenomenon real or is it my over-active imagination? Couldit be coincidence owners and their animals have the sameeyes, nose, hair type, teeth, face, body shape, wrinkles ormuscles? Recently, I saw an adorable dog with a furry pink tail

wagging proudly, walking with her teenage owner who hadthe same pink highlights in her hair! To reflect the owner’s preference or reflect the same

personality, the animals appear to tolerate our obsession todress them in adorable clothes. Little bows adorn dog ears,bandannas look cool, along with studded and rhinestonecollars, (for the macho and princess-types) with leashes tomatch - even booties. I think our animals are aware of therole expected of them and are enthusiastic to play it. If the animal does not understand our expectations,

could it be the praise and treats that make them do?Reward is truly a key element for achieving a desirablebehavior or action. Attention and praise are definitelypositive reinforcement. No explanation necessary, animalslove it!I have come to one conclusion - animals stare. They stare

a lot! Observation is powerful and attitude, mood andexpressions between owners and animals can be observed.These may include being happy, sad, laid back, energetic,shy, enthusiastic, frowns (pouts) and smiles (yes, dogs smile).

There is the dignified attitude expressed by those animalsthat simply demand respect, not daring to let down theirguard or give the impression of any emotion. It is incrediblycharming! Beyond this, is it possible temperament conveyedby an owner is felt by the animal or even mimicked? It is fascinating to observe animals who resemble the

features and behavior traits of their owners. Are the animalsplaying the part expected of them, or are these traits simplyprojected onto them? And as the owners, we must becareful not to adapt some of the animal’s not so attractivebehavioral issues, because animals definitely do have them! As an animal owner myself, I must be careful not to let my

tongue hang out when I am happy or to salivate at the sightand smell of food; not to indulge ravishingly into my foodbowl as though there will never be more. I should not jumpup to greet my friends or even strangers, chase birds andmice, scrounge for bones, roll in dirt, or scratch incessantly! Quietly pay attention the next time you are in the

presence of an animal with its owner. Along with the bondof friendship and in addition to unique behaviors, you willcome up with your own conclusion that they are a lot alike.It is not my imagination; my cat does look like me!

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After being refused entry

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scratching our heads as to

where we were going to spend

the winter.

In the last edition, I wrote about how my wife and I wereon our way to Arizona to spend the winter, but were turnedback at the U.S. border. After selling our house we wereliving full time in our 5th wheel trailer and didn’t have whatthe Border Service called “a permanent Canadian address.” Since then I have heard from a number of other

Canadians, who have also been turned back at crossings - alarge amount being “full timers” - folks who live 24/7 in theirrecreational vehicles.After being refused entry we returned to Kelowna

scratching our heads as to where we were going to spend

the winter. We had already given up our RV spot and were ina bit of a bind to find another, as most RV parks here shutdown for the winter. Now here is where the amazing work of the Lord starts

coming into play.After telling Laurel D’Andrea, the owner and publisher of

Beyond 50 Magazine, that I would not be writing about ouradventures on the road this winter, she immediately askedwhat were we going to do? When told of our predicament,she quickly made a phone call and became quite myster-ious telling us to meet her right away at a certain address.

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That address happened to belong to Wayne, a consultantfor Beyond 50 Magazine, who, as it turned out, just bought ahouse in Arizona and he and his wife had planned to bedown there for the winter. But due to circumstances, one ofwhich was not being able to find a housesitter for theirKelowna home, they were stuck.Judi and I both met Wayne previously, so after only

spending a short time with him and his lovely wife wefound ourselves with the keys to their house and watchedthem leave for Arizona. So instead of having to spend a great deal of time and

money to winterize an RV site, my wife and our twoChihuahuas are incredibly happy to be in the house we arelooking after, which by the way has so much extra space bythe driveway, we are able to have our 5th wheel trailer righton site.

I have constantly been amazed at how the Lord works inmy life, but never more so than lately. It is also nice to havegreat people like Laurel and Wayne in our lives, so that withtheir help we were able to turn what could have been a verynegative situation into a totally positive one.

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.


When connective tissue

is balanced around joints and

tens ions are re leased, the

body will move with greater

fluidity and flexibility.


pic ture of health

Have you ever experienced chronic pain? Have youexhausted all of the options out there? I know I did. I have had 11 knee surgeries due to sports injuries. I

finally ended up in the Victoria Pain Clinic where I wasintroduced to a smorgasbord of therapeutic modalities. Icould actually feel the pain leaving my body during my“Hellerwork” sessions. This was an “aha” moment for me. Itwas time to leave my physically taxing career in the RCMP. Itook the Hellerwork Structural Integration training and Ihave never looked back. I have been a practitioner for 15 years.What is Hellerwork Structural Integration (SI) you may ask? The field of SI was founded by Dr. Ida P. Rolf, a biochemist.

Rolf described the body as a plastic medium, that isadaptable and changeable. Bodywork in the SI context isthe direct manipulation of the myofacial system. Apractitioner skillfully uses elbows, fingers, and knuckles towork on the connective tissue of the body at variousdepths, pressures and speeds. When connective tissue isbalanced around joints and tensions are released, the body

will move with greater fluidity and flexibility. Joseph Heller, a NASA aerospace engineer, became

deeply interested in the body/mind realm and left his careerto train with Ida Rolf. Joseph understood that SI is evenmore effective when combined with movement educationand personal awareness work, and thus Hellerwork was born.Think of driving your car as a metaphor for this work.

When you have an accident, the damage is very clear andyou take your vehicle to the body shop. The technicianrepairs the scratch or dent, then paints and makes yourvehicle look new again. Perhaps you need to learn to bemore careful - more conscious - about your driving. Thoseimprovements will require concentration and a willingnessto be present and aware. Sometimes you must learn aboutyourself at a deeper level to reduce distraction and becomea better driver. Driving your vehicle and being in your bodyare similar in these aspects. But your body is the vehicle inwhich you move through every experience in your life - youonly have one body - so how you treat it and how youmaintain it deserves your attention.As a Hellerworker, I have discovered the two constants in

life are not “death and taxes.” The truth of the matter is: weonly die once and not everyone on this planet pays taxes.The two constants which do affect everyone 24-7 areGRAVITY and CHANGE. We are not the same people today aswe were yesterday and gravity is the invisible force field thatsupports whatever is in alignment with it, but will causestress in your body in response to what is not properly

Helping You Heal with Touch, Dialogue & MovementSubmitted by Ross Short

PHOTO • FINE PHOTOGRAPHY


aligned. We really begin to notice thiswith age as our bodies change shape!One of the most important things I

do is align the body within the force ofgravity. Aligning ourselves with gravityis much more than standing upstraight. The less energy we have tospend maintaining our body in itsgravitational field, the more energy isavailable for healing, digestion andthinking. Once our bodies are aligned, we

want to keep them that way, and thatis where a willingness to change fits in.To change the habitual ways we live inour bodies, we need to becomemindful and willing to invest in thechanges we wish and need to make.Using a computer analogy, thestructural integration process works atchanging the “hardware/the body,”while the movement and self aware-ness dialogue work at changing the“software/the mind.”I provide my clients with an inte-

grated system of deep tissue body-work, movement education, and lighttouch energy work designed torelease chronic tension and realign thebody with gravity. I use my fingers,knuckles and elbows to work out theknots in soft fascial tissue. I use move-ment education to assist my clients inbecoming more conscious of theirposture and breathing. I use selfawareness dialogue to focus on theintegration of mind and body.When you complete the 11-session

Hellerwork series, your body is in anew state of alignment; it is balancedand moves more freely. My mantra is,“Fit, Happy and Healthy, Balanced inBody, Mind and Spirit.”

ROSS SHORT is passio-nate about StructuralIntegration combiningHellerwork, Pilates, Energywork and Vibration tech-nology into his modality,"Body-Wize". Ross is anavid sports enthusiastand is determined to

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Mrs. Isabel Pires spends

h e r W e d n e s d a y s a n d

Saturdays at the Farmer ’s

Market working a stall and

she is the one with the

“hardware” on display.

Most of us have been to Kelowna’s Farmer’s Market andhave been grateful for all the wonderful things available forpurchase. Among the items you might not expect to see atsuch a place are examples of knee and hip replacementhardware. Many of us have had or known someone who has had a

knee or hip replacement. Twenty years ago, Dr Terry O’Farrelland his staff created the “Hip Hip Hooray Orthopaedic Walk”and it is now known as “Stride with Pride.”

All money raised stays local and helps provide the muchneeded extra equipment, specialized aids, furniture andeducation for the orthopod and nurses. Post-surgeryrecovery and therapy are key for people in order to livehealthy and productive lives with their new joints.Mrs. Isabel Pires spends her Wednesdays and Saturdays

at the Farmer’s Market working a stall and she is the onewith the “hardware” on display. She has raised more than

Stride Put Spring Back into StepSubmitted by Gordon Leverington

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Isabel Pires.


$60,000 since 1992. Isabel herself hashad both her knees replaced, so sheknows first hand how important thesurgery is for everyday living. Each year, Isabel collects donations

from friends, family and the com-munity at large. She wants to give back.If you were to ask her why it’s impor-tant to her she very humbly states:“We need a heart to live, BUT we needour knees and hips to walk.” Isabel is always in the top two when

it comes to fundraising for this worth-while cause. The day of the eventIsabel and her team show up for thewalk and have a blast. They walk, theydance, they enjoy life. Isabel is livingproof that life without pain is a lotmore fun. For some it may seem that fund-

raising for knee and hip replacementequipment and education is not thatexciting. But try to imagine if you werethe one living with chronic pain eachday. Wouldn’t you want to have theoption to fix that? Isabel and the hundreds of people

who support “Stride with Pride” are try-ing to give people the options to walk,dance and enjoy life without the pain.The annual walk is held every year

at the Water Street Seniors Centre inJune. We are looking for moreparticipants to come join us and helpraise awareness and dollars. Thecommittee is run by volunteers andthey are actively seeking people to siton that committee year round. For more information on the walk

or to join the committee, pleasecontact Gordon Leverington at 250-769-2354. The next time your knee orhip “pops” or “clicks,” think aboutjoining us in June for a great event!

GORDON LEVERINGTON has been with theStride with Pride Program for 10 years. Gordonbecame involved after having both knees

replaced. Gord and hiscommittee have workedtirelessly to raise fundsto help the patients whohave orthpedic surgeryget the best care.

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People love ladybugs. So do gardens. Although there is alot of folklore about ladybugs, there is a great deal of sciencebehind their use in gardens. Ladybugs are beneficial bugsthat eat aphids and some soft-bodied scale insects and area natural replacement for pesticides. During its lifetime one adult ladybug may consume

thousands of aphids and should remain in your garden as

long as the food source is prevalent. Andwhile you may think your ladybugs haveflown the coop, they most likely have leftbehind some of their offspring that are ashungry for aphids as their mamas. A ladybug colony maylive in your garden for years, with many generations ofnewly hatched ladybugs keeping your plants pest free.Around the world, ladybugs are also thought to bring

good luck. In England, it is believed that each of theladybug’s spots means a lucky month to come. In Frenchvineyards, ladybugs bring good weather, and in Iran thename means “good news.” In Canada, the folklore is that youshould make a wish and let the ladybug fly away - thedirection it flies shows you the direction from which yourwish will come. Keep your garden aphid-free this summer without

pesticides - for your health and maybe even for a little bit ofluck. To find out more about ladybugs or to watch some inaction, visit the Central Okanagan Science Opportunities forKids’ booth at the Kelowna Farmer’s Market during May andJune.

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courts.

No, not the kind played in the backyard, but badmintonplayed indoors, on regulation-size courts. Where playersmake shuttles (birds) fly up to the rafters, skim and tumbleover the net, or dive-bomb in lightning smashes.Well, OK, so not everyone can do that, but it’s great fun

trying. Just ask the 170-plus players, aged 50 and over, whocomprise more than half of the adult membership at theKelowna Badminton Club (KBC). They enjoy it, stay activeand - win or lose - they improve their game. Some of themare even fine-tuning their racquets for the CanadianMasters Championships to be hosted by KBC next month.Billed as a national event and played in various agecategories, it welcomes international players as well. “The championships are a focal point for those who like

the challenge of matching their skills against others in theirown age group,” says Denise Vines who,with Sue Rogers, isco-chair of the event. “But it’s not just about competition.”Rogers agrees. “Many friendships are formed in the

process and the social aspect is as much a draw as thegames on the courts. As for the sport’s health benefits -they’re huge.”And they’re not confined to championship participants.

Anyone who plays regularly, at any skill level, enjoys theadvantages of improved fitness. These include boosts to theheart rate, healthy cholesterol levels and bone-formation;reduced hypertension; burning calories and relieving stress.How can daily tensions persist when the mind and body arebusy concentrating on the next shot or laughing atunexpected, wayward rallies? Badminton as exercise has kept Vern Kawaguchi playing

for 30 years. Inspired by an exhibition match, he decided to

quit smoking and get in shape. Alistair MacLachlan, a veteran of the championships, is

among those who think badminton is a lifetime sport. “It’samazing,” he says, that he can “enjoy the game even at age 81”. And it’s never too late to start. Norma Kopp, who had

played badminton in high-school, returned to it at age 68and recently garnered gold in the 80+ category at the B.C.Seniors’ Games.Clearly, the sport’s popularity worldwide bears testimony

to its many merits. “You can play badminton practicallyanywhere,” says Henry Paynter, who has vied for honours incountries such as Peru, Denmark, Hawaii, Malaysia and Spain. But it certainly helps to have terrific playing courts right

here in the Okanagan. The KBC is a dedicated facility, runand maintained by volunteer members. “We’re really lucky,”says Val Warwick, a member for over 20 years. “Visibility isexcellent - players are not distracted by murals on the wallsor lines for other sports on the floor.”KBC is gearing up for a world-class event to be held April

25 to May 1, so drop in to watch athletes serve up somesizzling action.Visit www.canadianmastersbadminton.com for

Championship updates and www.kelownabadminton.cafor information on the KelownaBadminton Club, located at the corner ofRichter and Gaston.

Badminton is the joie de vivre for SUSANNASVENDSEN, but she also finds delight in books,writing, travel, gardens, friends, sunshine and rocks.

Badminton, Anyone?Submitted by Susanna Svendsen

(l to r) Back: Vern Kawaguchi, Tournament Co-Chairs Denise Vinesand Sue Rogers. Front: Norma Kopp and Alistair MacLachlan.

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High Camp at the

Base of the Polish Glacier

19,700 feet. What a view!

What began as a spark of an idea two years ago becamea reality on December 4, 2009, as seven team members ofthe Rotary Peaks for Polio Project set out on a 15-day trek toreach the summit of the highest mountain in the Americas.Finbar O’Sullivan, of the Rotary Club of Kelowna,

envisioned a team of people climbingMount Aconcagua inArgentina to raise funds and awareness for eradicatingpolio worldwide.The team members were Gordon and Maureen Savage,

Finbar O’Sullivan, Dean and Wanda McLay, Linda Frandsenand Dan Fogden. The average age of the teamwas 55.They represented three local Rotary Clubs; the Rotary

Club of Kelowna,Kelowna Sunrise and Kelowna Ogopogo.On December 16, Finbar’s goal was met as he stood at

the summit of this magnificent mountain at an elevation of22,841 ft (6962 m). Finbar andteammemberDan Fogdenmadeit to the summit.Five had set out at 4:30 am for

the summit along with theirguides, Laurie Skreslet and BillMarler. Dean McLay was the firstthat morning to suffer the effectsof the altitude and had to turnaround at 20,500 ft. His wife,Wanda, carried on as far as theIndependencia Col at 21,000 ft.Guide Bill Marler turned around

at that point as well and helped Dean andWanda descendback tobase campat an elevationof 14,000 ft. Gord Savage,Finbar,Dan and guide Laurie Skreslet carried on for the top.Gord stopped short of the summit at an elevation of22,580 ft with serious symptoms of altitude sickness.All of the team had climbed as high as 19,700 ft where

they established their high camp.This was a trip of a lifetime for all of them. Some of the

team’s personal thoughts are as follows.Finbar O’Sullivan: “It was probably one of the most

emotionally draining things ever because you’ve made it,you’re here. It had been over two years of planning,gettingthe gear and sponsors. Absolute elation,then reality kicks inand it’s ‘get your ass downoff of thismountain or else you’regoing to freeze to death.’”

Dan Fogden:“I felt a great dealof satisfaction accomplishingsomething so physically andmentally challenging. I hadn’tbeen pushed that hard in manyyears. A great memory was ourreactionwhen themountain firstcame into view and we realizedwhat was in store for us. Picturesdo not do the mountain justiceand you don’t realize until youexperience such an awesome

Rotary Peaks for PolioMount Aconcagua, ArgentinaSubmitted by Gordon Savage

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Linda Fransden brings Beyond 50 Magazinefor a ride up to High Camp at 19,700 feet.


sight in person.”Linda Frandsen: “The seven of us are very fortunate to

have had the opportunity to have this adventure beyondour usual comfort zone - to experience high altitudemountaineering and all that it has to teach us and to allreturn safe and sound.”Maureen Savage: “Climbing a 23,000 ft. mountain was

never onmy to do list,but when the opportunity presented

itself, there was no hesitation. It was a chance to participatein a really worthwhile fundraiser, learn something new anddo something that pushed us to our limits. Because of thealtitude, it was hard - probably the most physicallydemanding thing that I’ve ever attempted. Where I stoppedat 19,700 ft., it was cold but really beautiful with the toe ofthe glacier right there, the top of the mountain loomingabove us under clear blue skies,and the windwhipping thesnow off the summit in sheets of wispy white. At thiselevation we were looking down across the many layers ofpeaks along the AndesMountains - words and photos can’tcapture just how beautiful it is.”Gordon Savage: “This is one big, beautiful mountain!

Sure there is a trail all the way to the top,but it’s cold,windyand the effects of the altitude can be quite dramatic. Ourteamdid extremelywell and it was a great pleasure to sharethis unforgettable experiencewith suchwonderful people.”The team raised over $50,000 for the Polio Plus program

of Rotary International. This money will be matched dollarfor dollar by the Gates Foundation and will immunizeupwards of 200,000 children for life from the cripplingeffects of polio.To find out more about the Polio Plus Program go to

www.rotary.org. If you are interested in participating in anexpedition to Mount Aconcagua in 2010 and helping toraise more funds and awareness to this cause, pleasecontact [email protected].

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