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Wednesday, September 23, 2015 Penticton Western News

Outdoor pickleball courts almost ready Emanuel Sequeira Penticton Western News

Penticton’s newly formed outdoor pickleball club will soon have a home to play on. Mark Tamblyn, president of the Penticton Pickleball Club, said outdoor courts near the Senior’s Drop-In Centre are expected to open on Sept. 30. Tamblyn recently started a membership drive and figures many of the 240 indoor players will join. Once the courts open, Tamblyn said they will be able to get a month of action in before it gets too cold. The courts will be open to whoever wants to play and there won’t be a fee. “They can hardly wait,” he said. “We anticipate in Penticton, once these courts are in, and people start playing, that the membership is going to start to grow. There is a whole community of new players waiting to get the opportunity to play.” Tamblyn praised Penticton city council for the foresight to build the courts. “It was very good of them. There are people that will move from other communities, I know two people already,” said Tamblyn.

“Now that we’re getting the outdoor courts, people have told me they are going to come.” In a memo to council, Tamblyn wrote that having courts can help citizens be more active, especially seniors, and that it can be a new sport for youth. Penticton can also reap economic benefits from tournaments, especially once four more courts are added. The courts could also help Penticton host the 55-Plus B.C. Games as the game is an official sport in the B.C. Senior Games. Council decided last May to create the courts for around $90,000 and received grant money to help with costs. Tamblyn said a reason the sport is popular with older players is because once they are not able to run as much for tennis, pickle ball becomes a good option to stay active. “It’s actually an excellent sport. A lot of young people are starting to pick it up now,” he said. “The ball moves slower and it gives you a chance to react. It’s a lot of fun.” Kim Hun Kopp is among the young players who came out for indoor sessions in the

Penticton Community Centre last year. “Every time I come out I’m happy,” Hun Kopp told the Western News at the time. “People here are just so nice to me. “You come out and make a lot of friends, it’s a friendly game,” continued Hun Kopp. “It’s a good game too. I love running around the court.” The PCC will host a fundraising tournament on Oct. 3-4 at the Penticton Community Centre. More information on the tournament can be found at www.pentictonpickleball.blogspot.ca. Deadline for registration is Sept. 25. The PCC was originally created by Jack Byron in 2002. He is part of the current nine-member executive. B.C. has 9,123 registered players and there are 124 locations to play. Those interested in joining the PCC can do so by going to the blog and clicking on the membership tab to fill one out. Pickleball was started in 1965 by U.S. congressman Joel Pritchard and became a sport in 1972. Two or four players use paddles to hit a ball over a badminton-like net on a badminton sized court.

Bill Rogocky returns this serve as partner Michael Taenzer watches during city parks and recreation pickleball action at the gym at the recreation centre.

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The epidemic of The Barrier disordered skin. René SeRbon For the Penticton Western News

Skin barrier disorders are a real modern-day challenge for the skin care professional. A weakened barrier defense system will cause inflammation and influence the innate and adaptive immune systems. The disordered skin does not always show obvious outward signs of reduced barrier defense. However, there are some diagnostic clues that could help determine if the skin is susceptible to the outside influences that may cause the skin to become inflamed. These diagnostic clues are; cracked and dry lips, low lipid levels or readings on diagnostic equipment, minimum sebaceous secretions, essential fatty acid deficiency, ageing cells, menopause, flaking dry patches, psoriasis, keratosis pilaris, atopic dermatitis, arthritis and general skin allergies. Clients that present with skin conditions that indicate the skin barrier defense systems have failed may have medical and cosmetic histories such as asthma, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis and allergies. Modern day lifestyle choices coupled with modern day environmental stressors make for a perfect storm to tip these skin types of skin, with a tendency to barrier disorders, into a reactive state. That is because corneocytes are the first cells that contact the environment and have an active role in immune defenses. Corneocytes are also cells of

the innate immune system and the dominant cell of host defense. Those of us practicing the principles of Corneotherapy, relish with delight in the knowledge that if a client presents with this skin condition, it would automatically take precedence. The first step in a treatment plan would be to restore skin barrier function. It is logical to assume, that if the corneocyte has been damaged, due to lipid peroxidation (usually due to the clients lifestyle choices) or, has a poor quality cell envelope and weakened outer shell (poor corneocyte compaction due to intrinsic and extrinsic factors); it may not be able to protect the interior of the body. It makes sense when we take just one moment to reflect and think what the purpose of the skin barrier is. Yes, to keep allergens and pathogens OUT and keep necessary nutrients, lipids, and moisture IN. One of the first diagnostic clues I see, when treating skin following the corneotherapy methodology is a rapid decrease in inflammation. That’s followed by an improvement of corneocyte compaction, resulting in a stronger skin barrier that is no longer dry, itchy, cracked or chapped. Skin that is compromised to the greatest extent is particularly difficult to treat, as they are non-responsive due to weak cell membranes and an already stimulated immune system. Clients complain that their skin react to everything, and logical steps must be taken

to repair the skin barrier. The balance of the multi-lamellar lipids and natural moisture factor must be restored. In this case lipids trump moisture as an Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency (EFAD) will increase Trans Epidermal Water Loss (TEWL) as a result. TEWL in itself can be an aggravating factor. Treatment should happen with as little tissue disturbance as possible as the skin is already in an inflammatory state and often even uncomfortable to the touch.

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Some ingredients that are physiologically compatible lipids are: Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Candelilla Cera, Cera Alba, and Lecithin. The beauty of these products is not only that they are physiologically compatible, rich in essential fatty acids, and prevents inflammatory skin reactions; but they can be beneficial to any skin a wound healing state, such as cracked or chapped skin. We call this mechanism moist wound healing, meaning that the healing occurs from the bottom to the top. It lends itself perfectly when tissue manipulation is not allowed due to the thixotropic property by which the products spreads very easily when in contact with the skin. Body temperature in essence ‘melts’ the product into the skin allowing for the combination of fatty oils in gel-like consistency nongreasy to the touch. The ‘breathable’ barrier cream that is beneficial in low humidity and is a corrective skin treatment cream, not a cosmetic cream. Even very small amounts equate in great results. Oleogel N with evening primrose oil, phosphatidylcholine, beeswax and parki butter, is now available at Penticton Laser and Skin. We anticipate this product to be a hot item for skin that is already compromised or find itself in environmental situations that can lead to compromised skin. The wind, the sun, and snow are some examples.

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Jaggard donates $30,000 to campaign Submitted

If you could turn back the clock three decades, chances are you’d find Ken Jaggard hanging around the boardroom at Penticton Regional Hospital. He still does — and gives a lot more than just his time. After retiring from a 30year career with the Calgary City Police, Jaggard and his wife, Alice moved to Penticton in 1981. Within three years Ken became a director on the former Penticton hospital board. By 1986, he had become chairman, a position he held for the next 10 years. Although individual hospital boards throughout the Southern Interior have long since been encompassed by Interior Health, Jaggard remains an active director on the South Okanagan Similkameen (SOS) Medical Foundation board. “All my life I have been a giver,” he said. Now Jaggard is displaying that same type of generosity again. He has donated $30,000 to the South Okanagan Similkameen (SOS) Medical Foundation’s campaign to supply the medical

equipment for the new Patient Care Tower at Penticton Regional Hospital. Jaggard said the donation is being made to honour Alice, who passed away at age 77 on Oct. 27, 2006, and their family. Years before her death, Alice suffered a heart attack at the former Pen-Mar Theatre and was rushed to PRH. She was later transferred to St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver where she underwent open heart surgery. Alice recovered and continued her volunteer work at Penticton Regional Hospital, where she was a member of the hospital auxiliary for more than 25 years. Ken, who suffered a major heart attack himself in 1985, credits the SOS Medical Foundation with helping keep the medical equipment at PRH so up-to-date. “I think we deliver the means to have some of the best health care in B.C. by providing the funds to buy some of the best equipment on the market,” he said. “We will not buy equipment that is not the very best that’s available.” Now in his late 80s, Jaggard remains a strong proponent for PRH. He thinks the public will continue to

support the Foundation’s $20-million fundraising campaign for medical equipment for the new Patient Care Tower, just as it did in the successful community-wide effort to gain provincial government approval of the tower project itself. Construction is due to start in the spring of 2016. Jaggard said he is pleased to see the Foundation’s campaign get off to a positive start. “To me, the public is really interested in good health care,” he added. “It’s great to see a campaign come together and be successful.” For more information about the tower campaign, contact the SOS Medical Foundation office at 250492-9027. Or, visit their website at www.sosmedicalfoundation.com.

Ken Jaggard shows no signs of slowing down after more than 30 years of service for Penticton regional Hospital. Jaggard is currently vice-president of the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation board. this serve as partner

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Unleash your potential this winter, and help Penticton host B.C.’s top young athletes as they reach for new heights in sport. The Penticton 2016 BC Winter Games is seeking volunteers to support the event Feb. 25 to 28, 2016, the provincial multi-sport Games that has become the testing ground for emerging athletes. “The BC Winter Games will be an incredible celebration of community and sport, and will create memories for all of Penticton to look back on for years to come,” said host society president Bill Bidlake. “We encourage everyone in the South Okanagan to join us in leaving a lasting legacy for the region.” The B.C. Winter Games showcase the province’s best young developing athletes. The Games provide a unique opportunity for athletes to experience provincial competition in a multi-sport event setting, taking the first step towards the national and international stage. Competition will take place over four days in 17 sports such as badminton, biathlon, basketball, curling, diving, figure skating, gymnastics, judo, karate, skiing and speed skating, plus more. This will be the fourth time Penticton has hosted the BC Games. Penticton has firstclass sport facilities and a wealth of volunteer experience — including hosting the inaugural BC Summer Games in 1978, the 1990 BC Winter Games and the 1995 BC Summer Games. The Penticton 2016 BC Winter Games will prove to be a memorable event for BC’s best developing athletes, coaches, and officials. The host society is organized by a volunteer board of directors led by president Bidlake and vice-president Doug MacMillan.

The PenTicTon 2016 Bc Winter Games president Bill Bidlake (at right, blue jacket) and Penticton Mayor Andrew Jakubeit (centre) at the one Year to Go event, held earlier this year, for the Bc Winter Games with junior curlers. The Games are seeking volunteers to support the multi-sport event which will take place Feb. 25 to 28, 2016, in a variety of roles leading up to and during the Games.

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Approximately 2,000 volunteers will be involved with the event – and a variety of roles are available. Positions are available in all 15 Directorates: Accommodation, Administration, Ceremonies, Communications, Food Services, Friends of the Games, Medical, Promotions, Protocol, Registration & Results, Security, Special Events, Sport and

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stayed behind to continue to explore the regional area. Once again, a very successful outing by this amazing group. The Penticton Adventurers’ Club is for persons 50 and over. The club activities focus on hiking. Hikes and rambles are scheduled on Wednesdays and weekends. In addition, social activities include dine outs, pot luck suppers, picnics, wiener roasts, bocce ball and an annual three to four day trip. The next planned hikes are on Sept. 26 on the Kettle Valley Railway to the Little Tunnel, Sept. 27 around Campbell Mountain, Oct. 3 at Okanagan Mountain Park and Oct. 4 at Garnett Valley Dam/Eneas Creek. Guests are welcome to participate in three events before they decide whether to become a member. Membership is $20 per person a year. A general meeting is held for club members and guests on the ﬁrst Tuesday of every month at the Seniors’ DropIn Centre, 2965 South Main St., Penticton where a schedule of the month’s hikes, walks and events is made available to those members without internet. The next general meeting will take place on Oct. 6 ay 7 p.m. The executive and members discuss new and upcoming events; hike leaders give members a description of their hikes such as the area, distance, elevation and footing. For more information visit www.pentictonadventurers.com. Lenora Klappe is the president of the Penticton Adventurers Club.

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The Penticton Squares are inviting the community to be part of a free class to test the waters before joining the club. “The social aspect is one of the largest reasons to join because you get to know so many people,” said club member Diane Tucker. The first lesson is being offered for free, and a series of beginner classes will continue until the end of 2015. After the essential moves are well-memorized, dancers can take their moves anywhere. “Once you know the mainstream, you can go anywhere in the world because all the moves are taught in English,” said member Susan Boyd. “And when you go to other dancing communities, you see a lot of the same people, so your family of dancers grows and grows.” Boyd said at Peachfest’s square dance event there was a couple from Germany who spoke English poorly, but they had no trouble answering to any call. Tucker said the club appeals largely to baby boomers and young retirees who have the time to learn, but anybody who enjoys dancing is welcome. “Many times I’ve heard ‘square dancing is for old people’,” Tucker said. “Yes, there are many older dancers and that’s because they have been dancing for 60 years of

more, which is testimony to their fitness and overall health today.” “But the younger the better because that’s when you learn the quickest,” said Ken Boyd. “You don’t have to know how to dance,” Susan said. “You just have to like it.” Though dancers should be no younger than eight years old so they can properly retain the procedures. There are a total of 68 moves to learn, which are then intertwined into endless combinations. The Squares are offering weekly classes from September through December to teach newcomers the basic moves. Those who continue classes into the new year will be introduced to the full spectrum of square dancing. “This is a group that has to co-operate,” Tucker said. “Everybody has to know what they’re doing and be where they have to be for the other people in the group.” At first glimpse, witnesses are often intimidated by the seemingly complex nature of square dancing, but the club members assure that by learning one move at a time, the craft can be mastered by anybody. “Basically if you can walk, you can learn to square dance,” Susan said. “There’s that element of physical touch, which has kind of been put on the back burner in our society nowadays,” said Tucker. “We’re always touching when we dance. Most of us have a big smile on

because we’re happy, moving to a little beat of music, it puts a little spring in our step – and of course the touch.” The activity offers healthy exercise for both physical and mental aspects of the body. Two hours of dancing is equivalent in exercise to walking eight kilometres, Tucker said. “And it’s mentally stimulating because you have to learn 68 moves. There’s someone on stage who can pick any move at any time, and you have to be ready to react to that move, so it’s very good mental exercise.” While square dancing has been popular since the 1950s, the format has adapted alongside pop culture. “Modern square dancing isn’t the old cowboy barn dancing people often think of,” Tucker said. “It’s not the same as it was in the olden days, it’s more interactive – we dance to modern everyday music you’ll hear on the radio.” The free introductory class happens on Sept. 22 at the Seniors’ Drop-In Centre at 7 p.m. Those interested in taking more than one class can continue each Tuesday until Dec. 8 for $70, which covers the cost of 12 classes. The Penticton Squares formed in 1998 as two other square dancing clubs amalgamated. To find out more, contact the Squares at pentictonsquares@shaw.ca. “We’ll have you dancing with our club by Christmas,” Tucker said.

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Our volunteers are an integral part of our detachment and make a valuable contribution to the community throughout the year. A majority of police detachments use volunteers in some capacity or other. These are educated professionals from all walks of life who serve countless hours without any compensation. We depend on volunteers to staff our community policing office, provide foot and bike presence in the community, assist our victim services unit, restorative justice program and the Auxiliary constables program. The classic stereotype of a volunteer is someone who has time to spare and is looking for something to do. This stereotype is not true today. Understanding why people volunteer makes it easier to find volunteers, organize their work, and recognize their contributions. Not everyone is motivated by the same factors. People volunteer for a variety of reasons, including their desire to: Help others. Helping others usually comes to mind first when people think of volunteers. However, as you read deeper into this list; you will see motives are not always that simple. Help the community. It is a great feeling to have a sense of belonging and to give back to your community. Volunteering can also be a great way to make contact in the community and get to know other like-minded people. Increase self-esteem. Volunteering makes people feel better about themselves. Giving a few hours a week, or even a month, to an organization creates good feelings. Volunteers feel like they are engaged in the community and they are making a valuable contribution, which is a satisfying feeling. Make new friends. Volun-

teering can also have a social side to it. Volunteers use this opportunity to meet interesting people who share their interests and values. Experience the job. People considering a job in law enforcement often discover that volunteering is a good way to get a look at what happens on the “inside” and if this is something that they would like to choose as a career. Enhance their resumes. Adding volunteer experience to a resume shows a commitment to helping others or to working in a particular field. Shows that you believe in a cause and are willing to work towards a common goal with other volunteers. Develop new skill set. A volunteer job often gives people an opportunity to learn how to do something they did not already know how to do. Every office requires skill sets that one can take with them into their professional organization. Enjoy something they love. Many volunteer jobs come with intrinsic benefits for their participants. If you are a ‘people person’ and enjoy dealing with the public then you need to get involved and do what you are passionate about. Take ownership and do what you love. We started out in the winter 2014 with recruitment and received an influx of new people. The interviewing and security checks then took time which then led directly into training for a number of programs. We, at the Penticton RCMP understand that our volunteers do not fit a classic stereotype nor a certain age category. We have volunteers of all ages and they come from all walks of life. We strive towards creating a friendly office environment where volunteers can meet freely, with other volunteers who share similar interests, provide a service to the community, work with

the community police officers and provide a valuable service to the community. Volunteering benefits those people who step forward to assist you. This summer has been a great year for the recruitment and participation of our Penticton RCMP community policing volunteers. Some of the programs we currently offer are:

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The purchase of equipment for this program was funded through a Civil Forfeiture grant from the proceeds of crime. Our volunteers patrolled the downtown streets, marina, channel and beaches on bicycles, greeting citizens and tourists alike, providing directions throughout the city and being extra sets of eyes and ears for the police. This program was extremely well received by our guests and local community.

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Volunteers conducted foot patrols of the Downtown Community Market on Saturday mornings along Main Street, Martin Street and back alleys. The presence is obvious and a deterrence as they can quickly report any suspicious activity or crimes in progress to the police.

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Volunteers patrolled parking lots and high volume parking areas throughout the city. They placed crime prevention notices on parked vehicles to educate the owners about vehicle security and how they can prevent crime. It is a great program to have volunteers educate our public so a police officer can attend to other higher priority tasks.

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Our volunteers patrol in the evenings and overnight looking for crime in progress and notifying the police on duty. They check the security of local businesses and frequent high crime areas. Training of new C.O.P. members is continuing throughout the fall of 2015. Penticton RCMP volunteers have performed traffic control duties for the Peach City Classic Triathlon, the Shriners parade and Peach

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eryday lives —and put some adventure in them. He decided that wasn’t a bad idea so he broke his routine got up an hour earlier, went for a half-hour walk and looked for something different in the park, had a different breakfast every morning that he had planned on Sunday for the week, drove to work taking a different route every morning and saw things he didn’t know existed in his neighbourhood and city. He set time aside each day to meet with someone new, often over lunch at a different restaurant, after work put in half an hour of exercise, washed the dishes and pots after dinner, then read with his children, ﬂossed and brushed his teeth, read an inspiring book for half an hour and then off to bed. When he reported this to me he said he couldn’t believe how each day had turned into a wonderful adventure, or sometimes more than one. So how about your life? Does it have enough adventure in it? Some of the best adventure comes from trying new things in your life, or revitalizing ones you used to do and loved, however stopped doing. Many small adventures — doing something new — can so enrich your day and energize your life. It awakens your creative inner self/spirit and keeps it working dayin and day-out. One place to think about looking for that new adventure is the Shatford Centre. Always wanted to sing or play in an orchestra? Join the Tuneagers at their practices twice a week. You have always wanted to write stories, well the

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For those of us most alive our true belief is every day is an adventure for me. Agreed, some of those adventures you might rather avoid. However with a positive learning and sharing approach, and a positive attitude and open mind to the daily life of adventure can be created for each of the 24 hours we have before us. You can even do it at night. A friend of mine decided one evening she wanted to create an adventure for

her and her two granddaughters. She took them out to the large trampoline where she had already put three sleeping bags and told them that was where they were going to sleep that night. “What a night it was” they told me after. “You should have seen all the stars there are in the sky at night. It was fun having a little bouncing every time you turned over. And, so many birds singing to us in the morning. Let’s do it again tonight grandma!” Bored with life? A little depressed? Don’t know what to do with your life

these days? Then embrace an available creative adventure, or create your own adventure and come to the Shatford and we will help you make it happen. Have to close off now — an adventure is calling. Okanagan School of the Arts director Milton Orris is enthusiastically engaged with community. He chairs OSA’s Program Committee. NywyN wright was greeting people at the Okanagan School of the Arts during the last Creative for Life event at the Shatford Centre.

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You are invited to please join us at 1 p.m. on Oct. 1 at the Shatford Centre for our Creative For Life Symposium and Open House. You will learn about Creative For Life creativity workshops for the Autumn semester and senior programs throughout our city during the afternoon. Light refreshments will be served and please bring others to the Shatford Centre at 760 Main St. Also, Oct. 1 is the United Nations Inter-

national Day of Older Persons. So many elders in our communities have given so much to make our lives more pleasurable, safer, better in so many ways, through their careers, their volunteering, coaching and doing so many things on our behalf. On Oct. 1, make a promise to yourself — think of an elder in your community. A former teacher, volunteer, co-worker, leader of a social support program and take time to call them, email them or visit them and express your gratitude for all they have given to our lives and our community.

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Nordic pole walking is a great low-impact exercise that practically everyone can do and is ideal for seniors with balance or stability issues. It is a fun weight-bearing exercise for those with osteoporosis and a good way for diabetics and those with high blood pressure to lose a few extra pounds. Since the early 1990s when Nordic pole walking was created in Finland as a way for cross-country skiers to train during the summer months, the activity has grown immensely. Instead of a regular walk that only engages the lower part of your body, the poles turn the walking activity into a whole body workout.

Along with the arms, the back, shoulders and neck muscles are involved and if poling becomes intense enough, core abdominal muscles benefit as well. Calories are burned at a higher rate than walking alone. In addition to improving health and fitness, Nordic pole walking is a great way to rehabilitate after hip or knee surgery. The poles and the movement are modified to enhance stability and balance while building strength and posture. The rehabilitation poles are also ideal for those living with Parkinson’s or similar diseases. In any of these cases, Pole walking should be initiated with a physiotherapist or Certified Pole Walking Instructor to ensure proper technique while tailoring to

your ability. It is important to get the right poles for Nordic walking. Ergonomic handles with a base provide some resistance as you push off which helps to target your core area, and the absence of wrist straps eliminates a potential hazard. Good rubber boot tips provide better traction for those looking for a better workout while bell-shaped tips are preferred for those who require more stability. A high-quality pole and boot tip reduce the vibration that travels up the poles and into your hands and arms. Nordic pole walking is wonderful way to get outdoors, but there are also pole-friendly indoor tracks for the winter months so you can enjoy your new activity year round.

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