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want to say, “Hats off”, to the Rutland Park Society; for your huge success, with our community May Days celebration. I know from experience that they went over the top. And, from all accounts, this was the biggest one yet… Congratulations to Chris Brown and his team of dedicated volunteers for making, the 54th Rutland May Days, better than ever. Sadly, at the same time we have to say goodbye to a dear friend, co-founder Don Jack. Sadly Don passed away last month. He was able to see one of the things he was most passionate about really come to life. For those who knew Don, he was always the life of the party and the most positive person you would ever meet. His true love for life, general good spirits were infectious and no matter what happened, as long as Don was there, you could not help but smile. A true member of the community, Don spent his entire time making
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sure that if anything needed getting done, he was there to do it. Whether it was with the Kinsmen, our part of the SnoFest celebrations, or helping out, when someone asked, Don was always there.
others along the way. Nothing was more special to him, than his family, no matter what.
Sometimes to his own detriment, Don would do everything for his family and community first, putting himself last. Foremost in his life was his loving and supportive family.
It was always Don’s wish to support the community, provide it a voice, and to make sure that our youth have their best opportunities. In honour of Don and his dream, the ‘Jessica Jack Memorial Bursary’ will be contributed to through this publication and we encourage everyone else to do the same through the Rutland Branch of the Interior Savings Credit Union. Giving back to the community and to our next generation is what Don truly was about.
Don was always an integral part of the community - he lived, breathed and A true sports lover, supported everything the Don played many community sports with passion had to offer. and team spirit. If This is where, you asked anyone, why and how you wanted Don on we started to your team. Whether dream of this a cocky hockey In Memoriam Don Jack publication. player, a rugged We believed baseball player or that our (questionably) golfer; community deserved its own if you could play it, Don always voice. This publication will gave it his best effort and had always be here to support our joyous fun doing it. community of Rutland. This All things being said, Don really edition is in memory of Don and had two passions in his life: dedicated to him. his community and his family.
Coming from a large family, he recognized the value of each person as an individual. He was always proud that he married his beautiful wife Deb, prouder still of their two beautiful daughters, Jessica and Melissa. I can say I was blessed to meet and know them all. Sadly, Jessica was taken away from us far too soon. It was extremely difficult and hard, yet Don kept his best foot forward, always holding his spirits high, often picking up
Keeping our spirits alive; and a smile on our faces, I leave with the words of someone I was truly blessed to call a friend… “Good Humour.” www.iloverutland.com
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Just Rosy
House of Rose unveils 20 foot rose sculpture
Make it Over 11
A look at the makeover experience
Outdoor 17 Success
Feel like a 20 Princess
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Just Rosy House Of Rose Unveils Metal Rose Sculpture, Largest In Canada
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he House of Rose Winery co-owners, Wouter van der Hall and Aura Rose, know how to dream big. They wanted to create something very special to kick off their 20th Anniversary. They envisioned a unique sculpture, reflecting and representing the winery, that would last a very long time and be very attractive and interesting to the tourists coming to Kelowna. Well they made a homerun with this rose.
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Roland Derks, of Middle Bench Works, was commissioned by House of Rose Winery to create a masterpiece in the design of a rose to help celebrate the success of 20 years in business. The rose was unveiled on Saturday May 25 at the winery. The rose really belongs in its new home location at 2270 Garner Road in the Rutland area of Kelowna, just off Hwy 33. The metal rose sculpture stands an impressive 20 feet, weighs over 2,000 pounds and was created with pure manpower using well over 50,000 hammer blows on the flower alone. Aura Rose explained that she first met the metal artist, Roland, three years ago at the Kelowna Farmers Market. She first noticed the sweet looking miniature roses which Roland makes to sell. Aura Rose, being the visionary that she is, inquired if Roland could make a rose as big as her. That is when it began; a dream to dream big became a reality. The chemistry between her vision and thoughts and the artist took flight. Roland said, with eyes wide with excitement and joy,
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that he would love too. Thus, it started a creative, long term relationship between the artist and the Winery. First the long stem rose which she purchased, being approximately the size of real long stem rose, about 18 inches, then one 6 feet tall, then another rose of steel 8 feet tall. And all the roses are placed in the lawn of the House of Rose Winery where they truly belong. According to Wouter and Aura, it just made sense to continue along their theme of roses. The best way was for them to commission a unique rose sculpture 20 feet tall to celebrate the winery’s 20th Anniversary, one foot for each year the winery has been here. The rose is a masterpiece, very impressive and beautiful.
Coun. Gerry Zimmerman joins the family at the majestic rose unveiling
Gerry Zimmerman and Catherine Frechette from Tourism Kelowna. They all shared some very kind words, well wishes and congratulations to It was a wonderful day of celebration and the The House of Rose Winery on their success and unveiling of the rose was a huge success. Even for sharing their vision. the weather c o o p e r a t e d It was a great honour for me to be present for for this festive this special event and celebration. There were event. The many invited special guests, clients and friends event was to share in the launch of their 20th Anniversary attended by celebrations. In true winery fashion delicious W ILLO W P ARK , R U T L A N D clients and appetisers and wine tastings were available “There’s More In Store” guests from to share. Ellen Melcosky, President and CEO D E NNI S M I T CH E L L near and far. of Little Miss Chief Gourmet Products, was Among those delivering their regular order the day before. #12 - 590 Highway 33 West attending the When Ellen learned of the celebration, she said Willow Park Centre steel rose she wanted to make up some special cheese Kelowna, BC V1X 6A8 s c u l p t u r e balls with her Little Miss Chief Pacific Wild unveiling by Smoked Salmon. It was so good and paired Phone: 250-762-9234 artist Ronald well with the wines. A perfect afternoon spent Fax: 250-762-8655 Derks were in the Okanagan, at a great local winery. It does Email: IGA132@IGABC.COM Nan Pellatt not get much better than that. I am feeling very Y E S , W E D E L I V ER representing blessed and grateful to have shared in this 20th K e l o w n a - Anniversary celebration, just minutes from M i s s i o n home. Only in the Okanagan does it get this elect Steve good. And only in Rutland does the community T h o m p s o n , come out to share in a business landmark Kelowna City anniversary and celebrate the way we do. I love C o u n c i l l o r Rutland and I Love the House of Rose winery.
Keeping with the rose theme, the metal roses kept getting bigger.
The winery was originally purchased in 1983 by Vern Rose, Aura’s father. The winery opened in 1993. The House of Rose will be holding many free events throughout the year to help celebrate their 20th Anniversary. If you missed the unveiling event, be sure to plan on attending their 20th Anniversary Party Saturday July 27th, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. There will be free appetisers, great live music and lots of fun to be had by all. Oh, did I forget
to mention, they have some great wines; Hot Flashes and Grapes with Benefits, two of the many wines I love. Check out www.houseofrose.ca full event details, and plan on attending to help celebrate their 20th Anniversary this summer. June 29 is Unveiling of the historical “House of Rose” Board. July has many Artists in Action events throughout the month, Anniversary Music Series and more. Hope to see you there.
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Make it Over Keeping it fresh, Letaya Salon & Spa creates a new look for everyone
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n the heart of Uptown Rutland is a gem of a family owned and operated business which I personally have been enjoying for the past 5 years. Letaya Salon & Spa is more than a beauty salon, they operate their business the same way they live their lives: with integrity, honesty, creativity and loyalty.
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It all started in the Middle East where Elias and Tina were born, raised and then trained in the early eighties. Elias and his talented wife Tina have worked with top European teams and on various stages in Europe and Canada. Leanne and Yasmeen have been trained through top cosmetology schools and have worked on stages and sets for Allied Beauty Association, modeling and bridal shows. When I asked Elias what is unique about his business, with pride he gently responded, “The simple fact that we are a family, and serve families as well. We are all well experienced in our trades, we love to work with the public and we have a high level of customer service.� Elias and his family moved to Kelowna at the end of 2007 then started the new business, Letaya Salon & Spa, in April 2008. He bought a house in Black Mountain and noticed a location in a new building on HWY 33 was available. He signed a lease, took it and never looked back. It has been such success. He is humble and extremely thankful, giving the wonderful Rutland people and everyone from other parts of town the full credit and a very big thank you for the huge support. They have a great customer base that they have had from the time they opened and the support www.iloverutland.com
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Yasmeen, Elias, Leanne of Letaya Salon & Spa
continues. Everyone is always does all the customized Botox of course the support and welcome to their salon and and dermal fillers for all their encouragement of his new clients and the friends that they client needs. coffee is always on. have made here over the years They offer a full range of It was a rough start for Elias contribute to their success. services from the latest in and his new business with the hair cutting, colouring and collapse of the global economy Elias says, in a most humble foiling to their full aesthetic back in 2008. Also, the fact that tone with a gentle smile services such as all waxing, they did not know anybody in reflected in his eyes, “Honestly, manicures, pedicures, facials, the Kelowna area made the my job is a lot of fun. I am nails and professional make up idea of opening a new business always challenged to be artistry for grads, weddings, a scary proposition. But he creative, blessed with meeting and other occasions. Also had faith in his professional new and interesting people all they are offering services of talents, as well as dedication the time and learning about microdermabrasion and cold and commitment. His love new cultures and new things laser treatments. Dr. Jacklis and passion for the trade and from everyone I talk with.� Expires: July 15, 2013
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Getting Started RSS Program Builds lifelong skills for its participants
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It takes longer than anyone would care to admit for students to decide what they want to do with their lives after high school, but for students going through the Residential Construction Program at Rutland Senior Secondary, in partnership with Okanagan College and
Every spring for the past seven years a group of grade 11 and 12 students head out of the common classroom and onto the work site to build a home from the ground up that will eventually be sold by Dilworth Homes. As regular students, they work towards their high school diploma as well as striving to become certified level one carpenters through the ACE-IT (Accelerated Credit Enrolment in Industry Training) Program, which puts them one step ahead of the game with an Okanagan College credential. By the time graduation rolls around this spring, they will have completed their current home that is being built on Tower Ranch Golf Course, as well as having the opportunity to test for their Level 1 Carpentry Certificate. Students involved in the program are extremely enthusiastic about the doors that this opens for them after graduation. By the age of 23, they could be fully certified journeymen and “running their own show by the time they’re 27”, as their instructor Claus Gerlach puts it. When asked what they like about the program, Zac, 18, spoke enthusiastically for everyone when he said that he likes the “hands on experience compared to sitting in a classroom…benefitting from work rather than just books”. The majority of people that go through this program are employed as apprentices right after their completion and can continue to advance their certification through the legacy program that is funded by the money made from the house that they, themselves, built. “The best part is seeing their eyes open,” Gerlach says as he elaborates on students finally understanding the lessons they learned in math class making sense and playing a part in the real world. Upon speaking about the legacy and success that this program has left behind and continues to build, Gerlach emphasized that what they’re doing is much more than just carpentry. They are building life and job skills that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives, being capable of handling themselves professionally and to be able to succeed in any situation. www.iloverutland.com
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Outdoor Success Selection and knowledge keep this family run local icon an area fixture for over 40 years.
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estled in a most unlikely spot, a very unique building with a decidedly country flair sits. The barn shaped building on Dougal road is nothing short of eye catching, which is what A.G. Outdoor Superstore owner Randy Gasser had in mind when he built it. But not before he established himself in our community. Chase Jestley I Love Rutland
“A guy had an idea of opening a bunch of discount stores in the valley,” said Gasser. “Buying surplus and overstock items from two or three different wholesalers on the coast.” As it turned out, Gasser took the idea and ran with it on his own, opening an 800 square foot store on Rutland Road in 1973. The products they offered included army surplus clothing, equipment, jeans, camouflage clothing as well as foam rubber. As Gasser will admit, the business started there, but kept evolving. “A few years later, my sister came on board,” he said. “And she was in to camping and backpacking. So I started bringing in tents and items like that.” As the surplus industry started to dwindle, the outdoor equipment side of the business started to pick up, which caused them to realize that the original location could no longer hold their growing business. So, in 1982, they purchased the property on Dougal Road and built the building which still houses the business today. “Now it’s travel, hiking, clothing, backpacking and still camping too,” he said. What he added was that unlike some of the specialty stores, the A.G. Outdoor Superstore has the largest variety of items, such as hiking and outdoor footwear, outside of the lower mainland and in some cases more. www.iloverutland.com
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Randy & his sister Lorri Gasser of A.G. Outdoor Superstore
“We’re kind of specialty in a way,” said Gasser. “Yet we still offer variety.”
with a great selection of outdoor clothing, tents, packs, canoes and most recently kayaks.
He added there were two key areas that keeps the people coming in from all over the valley. The first was the selection, and being able to offer more choices than the specialty stores yet having comparable products from the middle of the road to the high end items. The second was the staff, all of whom provide a wealth of knowledge and is dedicated to making the shopping experience an enjoyable one.
While starting in Rutland, Gasser did admit they looked at expanding outside of its Dougal Road location.
“You can buy it all here in one location,” he added. “There’s staff that knows what they’re talking about. They come to us more for specialty, yet we’ve got that variety.” With over 100 different styles of footwear alone, the store now carries clothing from such well know suppliers as The North Face, Merrell and Royal Robbins. They have a great selection as well, of packs and travel bags for the seasonal or long-term traveller. The store is filled
“When my sister came on, we opened a store out in Penticton,” he said. “It didn’t really do that well, so we just kept this location.” He admitted that as time has passed, the family run business is strongly rooted in the community and they no longer think of expanding outside of their three story, 12,000 square foot location. “The longevity of it,” said Gasser. “The staff, and the selection are what makes us unique.” If the outdoors is your destination, you can find what you are looking for at the A.G. Outdoor Superstore. They are located at 160 Dougall Rd. N., or online at www.outdoorsuperstore. ca. Ome in and see what they have to offer. www.iloverutland.com
The Big Fat Greek Golf Tournament
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Golf lovers, you may have time to join in the fun of the 9th Annual Big Fat Greek Golf Tournament to be held at The Bear Golf Course in Kelowna, BC on Sunday June 9, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. Registration will be at 10:30 a.m. You do not need to be Greek but do need to love golf and a good time. Register as an individual or a team. The fee is $100 per entry, which includes your round of golf with cart, practice facility at the golf course, prizes and a prime rib dinner. Golf is a scramble format.
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Feel Like a Princess I Love Rutland & Letaya Salon & Spa want to treat you to your own princess makeover Lisa Simone I Love Rutland
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etaya Salon and Spa, located in the heart of the Uptown Rutland business area at #103 – 330 Highway 33 W, has dutifully been looking after my hair and beauty requirements for 5 years. I may not go as often as I should, yet they always welcome me and provide professional pampering and great grooming services whenever I request. I have always requested an easy
wash and wear hair style with low maintenance requirements. Elias, the owner and my stylist, has joyfully looked after me all these years. I first met Elias at Olympia Greek Taverna about 5 years ago where he was providing Mediterranean music as entertainment for a special event. He is a man with many talents and a wonderfully rich history. I have enjoyed getting to know Elias, his wife Tina and their children over the years. I am glad they decided to
settle in Kelowna and open their business in the Uptown Rutland area. A few weeks ago I stated to Elias that I was ready for a fresh, new look. My daughter is getting married in June and I was ready for a makeover for the big wedding day. Elias rose to the challenge and gathered his troops for my day of spa pampering and a glamour makeover. This truly was a team challenge. I thought I was last in for a haircut at Easter but Elias, who is always on the
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ball, clearly remembered it had been before Christmas. Sure enough, he was correct. For me, this was a day of total surrender and I placed my trust in his team, confident they would perform a miracle with my makeover. Elias greeted me with his always friendly smile, offered me a coffee and told me his lovely and talented wife Tina would be starting the magic of my makeover. I knew first hand that Tina was gifted with a talent for hair colour; she truly is a colour specialist. Yet, that is when the fear first hit me. I have many friends that trust their precious locks of hair to her colour transformations, however, I had to confess to Tina I was a colour virgin and this was a first for me. I decided to surrender, to trust Tina and let her commence my transformation. This was a great decision and my only regret was that I did not make the leap 5 years ago. Better late than never! Once Tina finished her colour magic I was transferred back into the trusted hands of Elias. He provided me with a cut to suit my face and personality, along with my lifestyle. He left my hair long but gave it the lift and style that
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it was lacking. I could feel the magic taking place. I was feeling good, like a fresh woman with a professional, stylish haircut. I would have been happy to leave at this point but, according to Elias, my makeover was not over. I was to be handed off to a wonderful young lady, Leanne, who happens to be one of Elias and Tina’s daughters. Leanne is extremely energetic, fun, personable and professional with a creative diva side. This is where some of the fun and drama began to take place. Leanne loves her craft and she
is a natural when it comes to creative style. Out came the hair dryer, then sprays, irons, and so much back combing that I felt like I was back in the 1960’s. What was she doing to me? I had no idea, yet she held an air of total confidence in her vision for a glamour makeover creation. Once again, I had to tell myself to relax and trust that she knew what she was doing. Her vision was soon taking hold but before she was done she quickly whisked me off to her sister, Yasmeen. Yasmeen was my makeup artist.
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Yasmeen provided me with a day of pampering and glamour heaven. I honestly felt like a million dollars. I am pleased with the results and overcome with joy. I feel like I am ready to be the Mother of the Bride at my daughter’s June wedding. I think every woman should have the opportunity to be pampered. To be able to experience a glamour makeover is every woman’s dream and it is definitely a treat. Feeling like a princess has a beginning
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Here is the great news: Elias and Tina have agreed to let me offer one of my lucky readers the chance to win a glamour makeover, including a haircut, colour (if wanted), style and glamour makeup. I want one of you to feel like I felt and be a princess for a day. No purchase is necessary. You do have to go into Letaya Salon & Spa, tell them you read this article and ask to be entered into the draw. Bring your business card or simply write down your name and contact information, including: address, phone number and email, so they may contact the winner. The draw will take place in September 2013. There is a limit of only one entry per person, per month. I wish everyone luck and wish you could all win this contest. But I know all of you could feel the way I did by simply making an appointment with any of the fine staff of Letaya Salon & Spa. Tell your friends and invite them to enter this Glamour Makeover Contest. Letaya Salon & Spa is located at #103 – 333 Highway 33 W, Kelowna, BC across from Plaza 33 near Dougall Road. For further information call them at 250-765-7400. www.iloverutland.com
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technology is amazing. (Look it up on You Tube.) It is soon to be a used method to create the most incredible meals. Type it in, press print and presto...lobster, steak, vegetarian lasagna, whatever you like. Sounds cool but where are the nutrients coming from? Like a double sided document, the printer will print your carbs then the protein, etc. in layers. I am wondering from what source is the protein, carbs, spices? Sounds pretty scary! We have enough problems getting sufficient nutrients in our diets these days without the help of printed food. Do you know that your “healthy”
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intended to enhance desired traits, dissuade pests, or withstand herbicides and pesticides used in their cultivation. Monsanto (multinational bioengineering agricultural company) also sells seeds already covered with round up to ensure weeds don’t invade the crops, the crops, however withstand the round up???!!) Our problem is that genetically engineered foods are unlabeled, so you don’t know you’re eating them. And most people are eating them every day. In fact, genetically engineered ingredients are in 75% of the foods on our supermarket shelves. This is a MAJOR reason to stick to the outside aisles of the store where foods are whole Though the FDA deems these foods “Generally Recognized as Safe,” GMOs have been linked to toxic and allergic reactions in people, and to sickness, sterility, and fatalities in livestock, insects and amphibians. They have also shown to be linked to damage to virtually every organ studied in lab animals. Ever wonder why the French are still eating white baguettes and cheese when we are advised to steer away from them? Many
European and South American countries have bans against genetically engineered foods in their regions. America doesn’t even label GMO foods as such. Canada is a bit more strict than the US with our food regulations but we are not safe. Ottawa has approved dozens of crops, most are not actually grown or sold in Canada, except for corn, canola, soybeans and the sugar beets used to produce white sugar. Products that contain any of these items, including most processed and packaged foods, likely contain genetically modified ingredients. Many meats are also affected, since animals are often fed GMO crops. You are eating these animals. You may chose to overlook all of this but really we can’t ignore the fact that in general we are getting more seriously ill earlier in life and our kids are more sick than ever. Never has the percent of allergies, asthma, infertility in people, ear infections etc. been so high. Recent stats indicate that we will out live our kids. That hits
home for me. I wont allow that for my kids or myself. There was a movie produced telling a story about the youngest person on earth, he died, he was 18. The movie was based in 2030 and women could no longer reproduce. We are really headed toward that direction... I know it seems far-fetched but really... how many people do you know that can’t have kids? You can avoid making changes if you like but understand that there will be health issues to follow. I know healthier foods can be expensive but shift one food at a time to make the change to a healthier life. It will work out. Make it your priority. You will feel better physically and mentally knowing that you are making wise choices for you, your family and the world. If you become more aware and care about the quality of food you are eating you will save money in the long run by not becoming diseased and your kids will live long enough to be parents and grandparents. What a novel concept. I would love to hear from you with your health/diet related concerns. Please email me at skin.laser.wellness@gmail.com I will answer your questions in next month’s issue or privately. Odette received her training at Integrative Nutrition in New York City. She is a certified Holistic Nutritional Counselor. Odette leads workshops and tele-classes on nutrition and offers individual, family and group health and nutrition counseling. She can also be contacted through www. nutrition-with-intuition.com
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$1000.70 For The YMCA Lisa Simone I Love Rutland
“At Birkdale Park in 2012 we held our first annual Chili Cookoff and it was so fun that we decided to make this a yearly event at Blue Sky at Black Mountain…another free and fun event” said Tobi McNeil, Assistant Development Manager, Kelowna Region with Melcor Developments Ltd. This past May 25th, Blue Sky at Black Mountain celebrated their 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off with 12 pots of delicious chili to taste for free. Also, they provided many free children’s events to enjoy, including the always fun bouncy house, face painting, mini golf and many other activities. The contest started at 12:00 noon and the judging was announced at 2:00 pm. CONGRATULATIONS
TO THE WINNERS OF THE 2013 BLUE SKY AT BLACK MOUNTAIN CHILI CONTEST. The winners are as follows: 1ST PLACE - TKI CONSTRUCTION INC. - TIM KROGH, BRANDON PANOPOLOUS, & GRANT KIRSCHNER 2ND PLACE CENTURY 21 KELOWNA MYRNA & LAYTON PARK THE WINNER OF THE $400 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO THE BLACK MOUNTAIN GRILL IS STACIE COMBS OF KAMLOOPS! The Black Mountain Golf Course is next door and they sold hot dogs, pop, and beer with $1.00 from each sale going towards the YMCA Okanagan. A great,
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fun day was had by all. A huge thank you to all the organizers, sponsors, volunteers and to those that came out to support this wonderful community event. The organizers said, “WE RAISED $1000.70 FOR THE YMCA STRONG KIDS CAMPAIGN AT OUR 2ND ANNUAL CHILI COOK OFF!” Plan on attending next year’s 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off at Blue Sky at Black Mountain.
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Health Issues in Senior Cats Generally speaking, the most common health problems in aging cats are related to thyroid and kidney issues.
Dr. Irene Mul Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Okanagan Veterinary Hospital
The most common thyroid problem in older cats is hyperthyroidism. The cat’s metabolism just keeps increasing to the point where the cat burns off too much body weight. If hyperthyroidism is left untreated,
heart and liver problems will occur. Hyperthyroidism can cause decreased grooming, greatly increased appetite, loss of housetraining, crying for no reason, changes in sleeping patterns, confusion, aggression, or irritability. There are four types of treatments available for hyperthyroidism: radiotherapy, surgery, medication and some cats can be managed with a special thyroid diet. Which treatment is most appropriate will depend on the particular case. Another common disease in geriatric cats is kidney failure; the most recognized sign of kidney malfunction is increased water intake and more frequent urination. In the long run weight loss, decreased appetite, dehydration and vomiting can be seen. Kidney function cannot be restored but supportive care can be very beneficial in the form of a lower protein diet, medication and supplements. Senility can affect cats, although it’s a bit more common in dogs than cats. In veterinary medicine, senility is called cognitive dysfunction syndrome and is analogous to Alzheimer’s disease in people. A cat may
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pace, forget how to use the litter box, forget where the box is, or walk around disoriented or howl for no apparent reason. Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a relatively common issue in senior cats. Many diseases, such as chronic kidney failure, hyperthyroidism, Cushing’s disease and diabetes can be associated with hypertension. Hypertension can cause cats to be confused, irritable and have changes in sleeping patterns. Arthritis becomes more common as cats age, 90% of the cats older than 12 suffer from some form of arthritis. Arthritis pain in cats can cause irritability, anxious, aggression, loss of housetraining (pain when jumping in/out of the litter box), reluctance to
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May Days, Volunteers, and New Horizons Apparently the festivals attendance attracted more than 30,000 this year. Hope you had a chance to take in some of the festivities.
Ron Cannan Member of Parliment Kelowna - Lake Couintry
Another amazing May Days has come and gone! I really enjoyed being part of the parade and was really impressed with the huge crowd.
A big hearty congratulations and thank you to Chris OlsonBrown and the Rutland May Day organizers for this year’s successful event. Chris has been a key organizer with the event the past few years and in charge of the annual May Day parade. Speaking with Chris, he said the past several years of leading his team of hard working volunteers
has been a labour of love. Unfortunately, due to health reasons, Chris has to step aside and is hoping that folks in the community will step up. If you are interested please send me a quick email at ron@cannan.ca Thanks Chris for your dedication and commitment to the community. You will be dearly missed! I think we can all agree that a big part of any successful event or organization is due to the commitment and support provided at the local level by community organizations and
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volunteers across the country. In Rutland and all over KelownaLake Country, we are blessed with a number of top notch community organizations that work tirelessly to improve the lives of others. In fact, some of the most important are those that support and are supported by our seniors. Every day, in thousands of communities across the country, Canadian seniors are making a difference by sharing their diverse skills, knowledge and experiences with others through volunteerism and mentoring. In honour of their contribution, on May 22, the Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors), launched the 2013–2014 New Horizons for
Seniors Program (NHSP) call for proposals for community-based projects. Organizations may receive up to $25,000 in grant funding per year on projects that focus on one or more of the following objectives: volunteering, mentoring, expanding awareness of elder abuse, social participation and capital assistance. Any local organizations that have an idea for a project can to go to seniors.gc.ca to take advantage of this call for proposals. The deadline for applications is July 5, 2013. NHSP funding is an excellent opportunity for organizations to promote the well-being of seniors by helping them to maintain a high quality of life and continue
to be active, participating members of our community. This year alone, the Government of Canada is providing more than $33 million to support 1,750 community-based projects for seniors across the country. In fact, since its beginning, the NHSP has funded more than 12,200 projects in hundreds of communities that help foster social participation and inclusion of seniors in communities across Canada. Participation by seniors in our society is vital to the wellbeing of our communities and it is important to acknowledge the important role they play. All the best to everyone. The beautiful weather is upon us and I hope to see you out and about
Out & About The Rutland May Days Parade brought out the kid in all of us from Croc Talk’s Brittany Welsh (top right) to Coopers Store Manager Dave Perfitt (bottom right) or young soccer star Katie Aubin (below), a good time was had by all
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