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First Words Congratulations to all the students who graduated this year! You’ve definitely earned it. We dedicate this issue to all of the graduates from the Class of 2013 throughout the valley. Your journey may be just beginning, but the lessons you will learn along the way will only serve to make you into the people we know you will become.
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Summer has arrived great to see all thewonderful development and activities taking place in Rutland. Dougall Road has reopened between Highway 33 West and Shepherd Road has been closed since April to facilitate relocating utilities from overhead to underground, road reconstruction and pedestrian improvements. The final phase of the Rutland Transit Exchange is starting this month! So far the construction crews have done a great job and it looks really good.
School’s out so that will mean more of our youth out on the streets, be sure to use extra caution when out and about, so slow down. Park & Play, a free family-fun night taking place at parks around the area. Thursday, July 18 & 25 has the fun at Mugford Park. Park & Play crew will fill the park with fun games and activities for children and parents/ guardians such as relay races, bouncy castles and sports. It should be fun for everyone!
And finally, in last month’s issue we featured an article on AG Outdoor Superstore, alas I forgot to mention Audrey Gasser, Randy’s mother and one of the store’s founders. I hope you enjoy our fourth edition of I Love Rutland. If you have future events, please be sure to let us know. Your comments and feedback is always welcomed. If you enjoy this monthly publication and wish to advertise with us, please contact us. Have a wonderful July and enjoy all Rutland and area has to offer.
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Love Rutland because of the heart and compassion our community has and how it always comes together to support each other in so many various ways. Community really is about caring, enabling and supporting each other when asked to. It can be the individual, family, neighbours, teachers, nurses, firefighters or police but it is also the business community that holds us together and keeps us functioning by providing goods and services as well as creating employment opportunities. Rutland is extremely fortunate to be home to a vast array of businesses including: food, entertainment, retail, service, wholesale, transportation, distribution centres, warehouses and manufacturing to name but a few examples. When hosting an event such as our Annual May Days Celebration, Rutland rallies the community together with an army of local volunteers and the business community steps up to the plate when called upon each year to make the event a huge success which helps maintain the Rutland Centennial Park and its society. This year was no exception. Thank you to everyone that supported the success of Rutland May Days last month.
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Our community also has many silent, unknown heroes that provide opportunities and support every day of the year. This month I want to follow up with an article I wrote previously about Tier Support Services, located at Rutland Road North. They offer services and support for those most in need and do so in an extremely compassionate, empowering and loving manner. Tier, along with its clients, forms the atmosphere of a close knit family by offering unconditional guidance, training, support and employment opportunities that many of their clients would not otherwise have the opportunity to secure. Every person, no matter what their age, gender, religion or abilities, needs to find purpose and acceptance. That is part of being human. But for many people that can be a huge struggle and takes incredible effort and support. This is where Tier Support Services shines within our community. Tier Support Services is funded by Community Living BC
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(CLBC), a crown corporation that specifically supports adults with developmental disabilities. Individuals who require support contact CLBC and are referred to Tier who then begins to provide the support they are requesting.
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Tier Support steps up to the plate and creates opportunities in partnership with local industry. When I spoke with Scott Klassen, a Vocational Support Worker with Tier, he suggested I make an appointment with Bounty Cellars Winery and meet the employer of one his clients who is currently employed and extremely happy to be working in such a great environment with a supportive team of co-workers. I was pleased to meet with them and learn all that I could so that I would be able to share what it means to build community in such a successful and proud way. Bounty Cellars Winery is a hidden gem located here in Rutland on Lougheed Road, in the industrial section of Sexsmith Road and Adams Court area. I first was introduced to Bounty Cellars a couple of years ago at an Uptown Rutland Business Association event. Ron Pennington, President and CEO, runs a world class business supported by a first rate staff team producing custom made wine onsite. The wine is available for sale onsite in their wine tasting area, open to the public during regular office hours at #7 – 364 Lougheed Road, Kelowna, BC V1X 7R8. Once you taste the wines they produce, you might have a tough decision selecting which you love the most. I have a few favourites. I recently asked Ron Pennington a number of questions so you
would get a good understanding of the strength and integrity I first noticed about his business years ago. I will share the questions along with his clear, informative responses and hope you learn that a business is far more than the product or service it offers. I first asked Ron to share a little about Bounty Cellars for the readers that are not familiar with his business operation. Ron stated, “Bounty Cellars Winery is an award-winning commercial wine manufacturer that produces, markets and sells customized wines and packaging. A leader in custom wine labelling and third party production, Bounty Cellars Winery has produced more than 500 labels for a wide range of customers since we launched in 2004. Our popular Virtual Vineyard Program lets people realize the dream of owning a winery without purchasing land and equipment, growing and harvesting grapes, or producing, marketing and selling wine.” Wanting to seek out some background information I asked, “How did you get started?” Ron shared some great background. “We started out doing marketing for Okanagan businesses, many of which were wineries. The more we worked with them and experienced the challenges and limitations traditional wineries face, the more we realized there was a huge niche not being filled and we began our journey towards becoming Canada’s premier manufacturer of wines and custom wine brands.” I would not write for I Love Rutland without asking my favourite question: “Why did you choose to locate your business in
the Rutland area of Kelowna?” Ron answered, “We’re located in an industrial complex that is perfect for the type and scope of manufacturing we’re doing. The Rutland location is also just great due to the fact that, as a winery, we wanted to be centrally located in the hub of the Okanagan wine region.” To get a better understanding I inquired, “What is unique about your business?” An easy answer for Ron, and it was shared with full passion and commitment to excellence. “Bounty Cellars winery is the only commercial winery in British Columbia offering private clients the full scope of services required to produce and sell wine from start to finish. We source raw materials, produce the wine, develop the brand, and market and sell the final product on our customer’s behalf. When you consider the fact that it costs millions of dollars to operate an estate winery but Bounty Cellars Winery can deliver a thousand cases of wine for an average cost of just $125,000, it’s clear we’re offering a unique and economical alternative.” Being curious, I asked Ron, “How would you describe your customer base?”
P r o u d l y expressing the relationships built, Ron stated, “We work with a wide range of domestic and international business partners, from growers producing wine from their own grapes and investors looking to learn about the wine industry as well as gain experience before building a winery, to restaurants creating custom house wines and individuals and organizations A host of private label options gives Bounty its who want to unique flair see their own brand for sale in retail stores. Our domestic clients and Alberta, however the export include Sparkling Hill Resort, side of our business is growing Ace’s Winery, and Mister Mike’s steadily.” Steakhouse and Bar. We also work Knowing that there are always with customers to export product challenges and obstacles faced, I to Beijing, Shanghai and Taiwan.” wanted to better understand how I followed up by asking, “What they persevered, so I asked Ron, areas do you primarily serve?” “What difficulties did you face Ron replied, “We do most of our and encounter starting up your business in British Columbia business?”
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have a very traditional view and they wonder how we can be a winery and produce top-quality wines when we don’t have a vineyard. The good news is that attitudes are changing as people start to realize the typical estate w i n e r y business model is prohibitively expensive and not A tour of the facility really gives you a feel for the necessarily scope of their products lucrative, while our business Very informative insight was model lets people get a wine shared when Ron stated, “The brand to market at a fraction of biggest challenge we faced is a the cost and time required. We do lack of education about the wine industry and how our business the work and our customers reap fits into it. Although non-land the benefits!”
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I was very fortunate to be able to meet John Remple, a vocational client with Tier who is now
Knowing that a relationship has formed, I wanted to know, “How did you learn of Tier Support
With a smile and a gentle reply Ron stated quite simply, “I met the Tier representative at an Uptown Rutland Business Association networking event and immediately wanted to get Bounty Cellars Winery involved.” I was impressed with Ron’s answer, most people want to get involved but few actually do. I dug further, to get the action plan of getting involved. So I directly asked Ron, “Why did you choose to create a position in your company for a vocational client of Tier Support?” WOW, some people talk the talk, but few walk the walk. I have always respected Ron as a businessman and a team leader, but his response and call to action proved the integrity of not just Ron as a person, but of the company as a whole, as he shared, “I’ve always been a big supporter of community initiatives like Tier, and we have a lot of tasks in the manufacturing and production side of our business that seemed like they’d be a really good fit for Tier.”
employed at Bounty Cellars. The position is a new one that Ron created to make this possible. I witnessed firsthand John’s pride and joy in having a job that he loves going to, being able to be productive and a critical link in the chain of the business operation. John had been employed a few years ago at Campion Boats but was laid off some time ago due to the economic down turn, a sad reality for many people. But when John found out he had a new job, he was so happy even though he was a bit intimidated by the fact that it was a winery and that there are many things that could break if careful attention is not paid at all times. But, John said, he is so happy working at Bounty. That is a huge success and is life altering for John. I am so proud of his hard work and the pride he shows. Good on him, John is a great role model. I wish all employees had the kind of pride and dedication John exemplifies. After meeting and seeing John Remple working in action firsthand, I asked Ron, “What are some of the successes you’re having from this decision to hire John Remple?” In a proud and humble response Ron stated, “It’s been great to see our team integrate John into Bounty Cellars Winery’s operations and watch them develop higher levels of cooperation and empathy. It’s also been incredible to see John’s confidence growing steadily as we empower him with new tasks and responsibilities.” Personally, I felt so humbled and honoured to be a part of this interview process, being able to meet Ron and John and see the www.iloverutland.com
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whole team in action. The learning highlight for me in this process was being able to see an employer responding with an action plan to a community based support service provider by providing an employment opportunity to an individual looking for a chance to prove himself as capable and willing to contribute his skills and talents. This is what community is all about. A client seeking support, a support agency working on their behalf, an integrity based business offering a solution; it does not get much better than that. It makes me proud to say, I Love Rutland. I could only ask one more question, hoping that many business owners reading this might be asking the same question, but not willing to ask. Maybe, a seed has been planted. There is an
opportunity for your company to do what Bounty Cellars did. I asked Ron my final question, clear and direct, “Would you recommend other companies hire a Tier client?” I was not surprised, but humbled with his decisively clear answer, “Absolutely!” If you are a business owner seeking information about Tier and the programs they offer and would like to see if there would be a good fit with your company, call 250-765-2040 to speak with Scott Klassen, Vocational Support Worker, Tier Support Services. It may not change the world, but it might change someone’s world.
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Lady of the Lake RSS Teen vies for the opportunity to represent the community
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ydney Pimiskern, a grade 11 student at Rutland Senior Secondary School, took some precious time out of her busy schedule to sit down with me and share not only about her entering the competition of Lady of the Lake. She also opened up, offering some incredible and insightful personal information which confirmed why I consider Sydney a true leader and compassionate role model for surviving the teenage years. Sydney is not defined by those around her, but from an inner strength and maturity that many adults have yet to master. In my view, all the young ladies that have entered the competition of Lady of the Lake are winners. It demands dedication, team work and a grueling schedule during a critical period of the scholastic years of their life. Grades 10, 11 and 12 are tough years for any teenager and for parents as well. And to all the students that graduate from high school, congratulations on a job well done. The Lady of the Lake organization provides a development program for young ladies 16-18 years of age. Sydney went on to explain to me, “The competition is to be ambassador of Kelowna, but because of all the experiences you feel like everyone comes out as a winner. I have known about the program for years and have always been interested in being a part of it. It was time for a new adventure in my life. I felt like the Lady of the Lake program would teach me values that other clubs could not offer. � When I asked Sydney what is unique about her, she clearly stated, “I love to try new things and explore new talent opportunities. I never let anything stop me from doing something that will make me happy. I am also incredibly positive and always search for the best in people. I find that there is too much negativity in this world and I do not want to contribute to it. I make an effort everyday to give a compliment to a stranger
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and to engage in conversation with someone who looks a little stressed, just to help cheer them up.” Sydney has the voice of an angel and is self taught on piano which is a huge accomplishment, but when asked about her talents she expanded with, “I use my strengths and talents to help encourage others to find their own. It is important to express your talents! But never to brag of them; use them for a greater good and help others believe in themselves by expressing the strengths you have developed over time.” The reality of life is that it is not perfect and is not always easy. The early years through our teens can be a huge challenge. Life is not always fair. It is important to know ourselves, know our strengths and identify our weakness, and know that we can only control ourselves and how we respond to various life situations. This remains reality for life, not just for our teen years. So when I spoke with Sydney I asked some pretty personal questions, things many people might shy away from exposing. But Sydney possesses an inner
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strength, radiates confidence and shared some difficult issues and situations she has experienced. “Growing up I was always considered ‘the nice girl’. But people did not encourage me to be friendly; most of my peers shunned me and would always put me down for being who I was. I was more mature at a young age and so a lot of humour and childish jokes weren’t funny for me. Kids didn’t understand why I never laughed when they did. But I was consistently kind to others around me; I suppose that made me an easy target because
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everyone knew I wouldn’t say something mean about them back. I never turned cold or hateful, I stayed friendly partly because I was oblivious to hateful glares around me and also because I didn’t know how else to act. Regardless of the pain many kids sent my way, I know that there were many people that I helped save as well. I was always there for anyone who needed me and I would always make an effort to perk up someone’s day by making them feel good about themselves. Through these experiences, I learnt that I don’t need to always
be around others to feel complete; I can do things on my own and feel fantastic! I never relied on others. Today I find youth much more accepting and the kids who did not like me when we were younger have grown up as well and we get along just fine. Although being positive was hard to maintain when I was young, it was most definitely worth it and has opened many doors throughout my life. I keep my social life open to as many possible people as I can; I want to learn about others and hear their stories. I believe that being positive and spreading light in this world is a great achievement and it is important to find your own independence. I feel so confident walking the town on my own and I feel open to meeting new people. I feel blessed for being put down so many times as a kid because it has made me the independent young lady I am today, and I am unafraid of being on my own because I know I can always find others.” I went on to ask, “What do you hope and plan to get out of this experience of the Lady of the Lake competition?” Sydney was able to summarize by stating: “This
is great preparation for life. The program provides the opportunity to meet new people and open up different relationships. We’ve learnt about the city we live in and a lot of the beauty Kelowna has to offer tourists. When I travel or move to a new location I will be sure to research their town to see the possibilities it has to offer. It is also a great experience working with some of our leaders; they all have different personalities, and each must be addressed slightly different than the last. Some women are very professional and others are more casual. While one woman might offer me a compliment, smile and a hug, another will extend her hand and expect to be addressed in the most formal way possible. It fascinates me to see people’s interactions and different dynamics; some people cannot adjust their attitude in a situation while others can. This program has taught me to go into a room with eyes wide open and to search for individual’s personalities so that I may know how to engage a conversation with them; it has been very interesting and rewarding. I am so thankful for the Lady of the Lake organizers and my sponsor, Lockie Bracken
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of Capri Rotary Club. There are 10 of us girls competing for the Title and Crown on July 19th at the Kelowna Community Theatre and tickets are available for $20 each. It will be very exciting.” On July 19th, after serving her year as Ms. Kelowna, Naviot Takhar and Kelowna’s Princess Jade Cowan will pass on their crowns to a new Ms. Kelowna and Princess. All 10 young ladies are winners in my eyes but only one will hold the title. Good luck to all the ladies and thank you Sydney for sharing your experiences with us. You are a winner and always will be.
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Hat’s Off The Class Of 2013 Takes The Stage
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his past year for every RSS grad student has been an incredible one. Beginning with RSS’s infamous Crystal Ball all the way to the final major event, the graduation ceremony, the graduating class of 2013 have enjoyed this chapter of their lives and will forever hold on to the memories made.
The year began as a tough one, filled with stress and the pressure of high grades and mapping out our future beyond the comforts of high school. During the journey of Grade 12, we were helped by many supporters including our families and teachers, who aided us and kept us on track for the direction in which we wanted to head. A major event for all grads was our MAP presentation. On MAP day, all graduates took the career plans they had come up with in their transitions classes with the help of their counsellors and teachers, and presented them to members of the community. Although planning for the future can be stressful, MAP day was an extremely successful day, filled with pride from the community members towards the young adults of Rutland, pride of the teachers towards what their students had accomplished and most importantly pride from the students for their own achievement and excitement for what the future holds.
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However, along with many of the stresses of the year, we were also able to have fun through various significant grad events. The first event held was RSS’s annual Crystal Ball for the graduating class. It was a wonderful evening filled with music and dancing, not to mention delicious food! A photo booth with props was set up to take pictures, which will forever be kept and cherished. www.iloverutland.com
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Life Long Skills Kelowna Judo Club Provides Fitness, Fun, And Pride Of Accomplishment
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The year then continued with many “lasts” for our high school careers, our last day of classes at RSS, our last provincial exams and so on, all culminating in the moment we had all looked forward to for months: graduation! All dressed up in our graduation gowns and cheerfully posing for pictures with our friends, we headed to Trinity Baptist Church to be awarded our diplomas. At last, it was the moment we had been waiting for! We marched
into the church through the loud applause we received from our loved ones and beamed as we watched the crowd enjoy such a special occasion with us. We waited patiently in our seats and listened to speakers from our community provide us with words of encouragement. Finally, we walked across the stage with our heads held high as we shook hands with our principals and had the tassel of our caps moved from right to left indicating we had
graduated. It was a very surreal and emotional moment. The feeling of leaving the church as graduates of Rutland Senior Secondary was simply too incredible to be described in words! From the skills that we’ve learned from our teachers and peers, all of the grads of RSS cannot wait to move beyond high school and give back to our community in appreciation for everything they did for us!
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artial Arts have always taught discipline and work ethic, but the Kelowna Judo Club takes it to a whole new level.
“These kids (and adults!) are learning life-long skills that carry into every facet of their everyday lives and every facet of their personality,” says Sensei Kathy Hubble. “I’ve seen some of these judoka flourish from shy or unconfident to well-rounded and very confident people. It’s very rewarding to observe.” Judo was founded in 1882 by a man named Jigoro Kano. He took the theories and principles from the Jujitsu he had learned growing up and developed the sport of Kodokan Judo. In simple terms, Judo is the principle of using an opponent’s strength and movement against themselves. In short, Judo is the scientific art of using a minimum amount of strength to throw an opponent. Judo’s hierarchical structure and inherent discipline have helped make it a popular activity as a recreational and competitive sport for men, women, boys and girls. In 1964 Judo was added to the Olympic Games held in Tokyo, Japan. Women’s judo was introduced into the Olympics as a demonstration sport in 1988 with full status in 1992. There are two major groups of techniques in judo, throwing and grappling. There are many different types of throws and grappling techniques that can be used on an opponent, these techniques are taught to students through belt levels: yellow, orange, green, blue, brown and black.
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“There’s nothing like Judo to get a person in shape, that’s for sure,” says Hubble. “We’ve got kids and adults who come to the dojo just for that reason alone. It’s a great workout.”
former National and World Championship competitors, who are ready and willing to teach all new (or returning, or crosstraining) judoka who are ready and willing to learn.
A typical practice starts with a cardio warm-up to get the muscles ready, then some newaza (groundwork, turn-overs, hold-downs, etc.), followed by stand-up randori (sparring), with technical teaching in between along with proper etiquette training. A judo practice is overall an excellent way to cover all the bases when it comes to fitness, fun, and pride of accomplishment.
“It’s fun, it’s inexpensive, it teaches discipline, it gives you a great workout, and it teaches respect,” says Hubble. “I’m not sure why anybody wouldn’t want to give it a whirl.” You can sign up or try out a practice by coming down to the dojo on a Tuesday or Thursday night at 6:00 – located at 710 Evans Court. or check out the website for details about the upcoming fall season at: www. kelownajudo.com.
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ohn Remple is a delightful man that seems so happy to be able to go to work and enjoy the various tasks at hand for each shift. The staff he works with is so pleasant, helpful and encouraging. John went to Rutland Secondary School until approximately 2001. He enjoyed school and loves the Rutland area. He enjoys playing games, both board games and computer games. Pokémon is his favourite game and he smiles as he tells me so. Before obtaining employment with Bounty Cellar, John had been employed with Campion Boats where he performed a variety of jobs and tasks which he enjoyed. But with the downturn in the boat industry a few years ago, they had to lay John off. He was heartbroken about that fact, but did understand why. The days without employment were extremely difficult and long. He was thrilled when Scott said he may have a new job available at Bounty Cellars for him to start working at. At first John had some mixed feelings, which we all experience when change takes place, but John rose to the opportunity and www.iloverutland.com
challenge. He was a bit scared a b o u t working around wine and g l a s s bottles, because something could break if he did not pay close attention to detail and movement at all times. Very John Remple labeling wine bottles quickly John started and looks forward to seeing Rene, to feel like he was needed, appreciated and whom he works closely with. valued for his hard work and great John is involved in the bottling effort. John shared some good process; he does labeling, clean up insight on his personal learning and all tasks requested. He does a through the years working at first rate job and fits in great with the staff and crew. various jobs. He now takes his time to process by slowing down I wish all employees looked and thinking things through. He and acted this happy at work. said he gets much better results It would make work so much going slower. Those are wise easier for everyone. Tier Support words for all of us to learn from Services continues to monitor the employment situation with John and live by. and Bounty Cellars and things are It takes John about 40 minutes to working so well that we call this a walk to work. He enjoys the walk huge success. July 2013
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Cleaning Up Rutland welcomes Tom Howse, owner of Carpet Clean Kelowna, who has, after many years of operating his business in Red Deer AB and more recently Grand Forks BC, decided to relocate his business to Rutland. Tom was a frequent visitor to Rutland and Kelowna areas and, after some influence from friends, finally decided that Rutland was a natural fit for his business. He has always been committed to his clients and provides the very best upholstery and rug cleaning at a reasonable cost. He does more than just homes and offices — you no longer have to drive around with dirty car rugs and your boat can have a shiny new appearance courtesy of Carpet Clean. Services • Carpet Cleaning • Upholstery Cleaning • RV Cleaning
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You Can Win Letaya Salon and Spa, have generously agreed to let me offer ourreaders the chance to win a glamour makeover including haircut, colour (if wanted), style and glamour makeup. 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 that they may contact the winner. The draw will take place in September 2013. Bonus: it looks like you might also get dinner for two to go out and celebrate your new look. There is a limit of only one entry per person, per month. This contest is open to men and women alike. . The winner will be notified and it will be published in the October issue of I Love Rutland. I wish everyone luck and wish you could all win this contest.
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une was an active month of fun activities for members and friends with the Army Navy Air Force Veterans Unit 376. They hosted their annual family fishing derby which was held on June 14, 15 & 16 and it was a wonderful Father’s Day weekend, a great success and fun for all that participated. They had 51 adults registered for fishing and 10 children. The event was held at McCulloch and Haines Lakes. John Miller caught the largest fish for the men’s trophy and Pat Calado won for the women. The children’s event was won by little 2 year old Arianna Prive, with
The club remains open during the summer with new summer hours. The Meat Draws and dances continue to draw large crowds and offer plenty of fun and social connection for anyone over 19 years of age. Membership to the club is available and guests are always welcome. Stop by one day or evening and check us out. You are always welcome.
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The Ladies Auxiliary held an awesome golf tournament at MichaelBrook Ranch Golf course which was followed by a BBQ steak dinner and awards at the ANAF Unit club. This year the golf tournament was played with Best Ball rules and an adventurous Pirate theme prevailed throughout the golf course and on some carts. 80 golfers and friends attended. I was invited to the golf tournament and spent a wonderful day on the 10th hole which provided me with the opportunity to meet all the golfers, including a few pirates, and take team photos. The unit has the photos should you wish to request
a copy. They were a great group and I enjoyed sharing the day with everyone. Dinner at the club was first rate as always. A huge thank you to all the sponsors and for all the many wonderful golf prizes donated to help make this golf tournament a huge success.
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Do your Moles tell a story?
Odette Baumgartner Certified Holistic Health Counselor Odette’s Skin.Laser.Wellness Clinic
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s a skin care specialist and certified health counselor, I am always being asked about moles. Some may think they are just an ugly or attractive part of their body. Other beliefs go way beyond.
The Chinese believe moles can be lucky or unlucky depending on where they are located, what colour they are, and how large they appear in proportion to our body. A mole can be a tiny black speck on the feet signifying opportunities for travel or it can be a dark red dot on the hand, often interpreted as indicating a particular skill or luck associated with one’s hands. Moles on our backs denote some kind of burden we have to carry, while moles at the front of our bodies are said to attract success or luck. Some say that the moles on our bodies are in reality secret imprints carried over from our previous lives, stamps of some
past karmic deed meant to ripen in this life, good as well as bad. Others contend that moles are messages of good fortune and misfortune that reflect important turning points of our life. Each noticeable mole on our body carries a hidden meaning, or
depicts some secret obstacle or unexpected help from someone.
Moisturize and exfoliate your entire body often.
If you have ever wondered what that mole on your neck, back or thigh means, check it out on Google. Today I am only giving you advice on a healthy or not healthy mole.
Consider the balance between the pros and cons of sunscreen and plan your day to ensure safety: sunscreen, a hat, light protective clothing and time out from the rays. Remember to treat the skin on your chest like you do your face. This is the first skin to break down as it is always exposed. I have not seen many cancerous lesions on the chest but the face especially as well as men’s backs.
The most important thing to remember is that the more sun you get, the more aware you need to be to take actions to counteract the negative impact it has on your skin. Unfortunately, you don’t usually see the damage until you are older (although my daughter had a mole removed at 13, she is fair skinned and is not even a sun worshiper). I have seen too many women have pieces of their faces cut out due to their past sunny days. It’s always better to prevent than treat in any case. What can you do? Vitamins A, C and E and coconut oil help reverse and protect from the damage caused by the sun. For Vitamin A, C and E supplements, maximum daily recommended amounts are optimal to protect your collagen from collapsing due to sun exposure. 1 TBS coconut oil should be taken daily.
I wish you all a sunny, happy summer and please also remember that with the wet spring your skin has not had the time to build up some resistance to the sun so be careful out there! Make your fun in the sun guilt free by ensuring that you protect your skin. Prevention is easier, pain free and cheaper than dealing with dangerous skin lesions. The scalpel has its place but I’m sure you’d rather it not be cutting out part of your face or body due to your sunshine negligence. Check out all spots that don’t heal and that are always crusty. Take a picture of your moles and check them periodically to see if they are Thank You For
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very thin there and UV light can reflect off of concrete surfaces to affect that skin. In pets, sunburn can appear as red skin or hair loss. Sunburn can irritate or exacerbate existing conditions, such as allergies or hot spots.
Sumertime & Your Pets purple or bright red in color, which is due to inadequate oxygen. What to Do
Dr. Irene Mul Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Okanagan Veterinary Hospital
The summer is coming and the temperatures are going up. How does this affect your pet? One of the biggest risks for dogs or any pet in the summer is heatstroke. A heatstroke can occur when an animal is left outdoors in hot/humid conditions without adequate shade, when exercised in hot/humid weather or when dogs are left with inadequate ventilation in hot vehicles. Temperature in vehicles can rise extremely fast even when parked in the shade. Initially the pet appears distressed, and will pant excessively and become restless. As the hyperthermia progresses, the pet may drool large amounts of saliva from the nose and/or mouth. The pet may become unsteady on his feet. You may notice the gums turning blue/
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Remove your 24 pet from the 27 environment where 30 the hyperthermia 32 occurred and 35 move your pet to a shaded and cool environment, and direct a fan on him/her. If possible, determine rectal temperature and record it. Begin to cool the body by placing cool, wet towels over the back of the neck, in the armpits, and in the groin region. You may also wet the ear flaps and paws with cool water. Transport your pet to the closest veterinary facility immediately. What NOT to Do Do not use cold water or ice for cooling and do not overcool the pet. Cooling of the innermost structures of the body will actually be delayed, as ice or cold water will cause superficial blood vessels to shrink, effectively forming an insulating layer of tissue to hold the heat inside. Tap water is more suitable for effective cooling.
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Do not attempt to force water into your pet’s mouth, but you may have fresh cool water ready to offer should your pet be alert and show an interest in drinking. Do not leave your pet unattended for any length of time. Severe hyperthermia is a condition that affects nearly every system in the body. Simply lowering the body temperature fails to address the potentially catastrophic events that often accompany this disorder. A pet suffering from hyperthermia should be seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible. Another summer risk for pets is sunburn. Animals that have light-colored noses and thin, very short, or missing fur are most in need of protective sunscreen or sun block. The groin, inside legs, and abdomen can also need sunscreen because hair is www.iloverutland.com
There are some sunscreens created specifically for pets, containing no zinc, but using baby sunscreen is also an option. If your pet is likely to lick it, look for a pet-specific sunscreen. Octyl Salicylate products should not be used on cats. Pavement, metal (boat dock, truck box) or tar-coated asphalt get extremely hot in the sun and can burn your pet’s footpads. This causes limping, licking or chewing at the feet, pads turning darker in color, tearing of the pad, blisters or redness.
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From swimming, footpads can soften and if walked right after on hot asphalt the pads may burn. Treat by flushing with cool water or a cool compress. Get the dog to a grassy area or carry him.
not every dog can swim. Dogs with short noses or flat faces tend to be top-heavy, so they sink in the water or take in water. Dogs that are out of shape are also at risk.
At first chance, your vet should examine your dog for signs of deeper burns, blisters and possibility of infection. Your vet will determine if antibiotics or pain medication is needed.
If you take your pet in a boat or canoe, make sure he wears a life jacket.
Dogs cannot sweat to cool down like people. They can sweat a little through the pads of the feet, but dogs cool down most (rather inefficiently) by panting. Please don’t expect your pooch to keep up with your bike or roller blades in extreme hot weather. They can’t take off their coat and most won’t stop even if they are feeling that they are too exhausted. Many dogs love swimming, but
Unfortunately many dogs die in pools. Pool owners should take special precautions to protect their pets from drowning by getting a pool alarm or pool ramps that are designed to allow pets to easily crawl out. When barbecuing, please keep in mind to not feed your pet left over corncobs or bones, as these can easily cause an intestinal obstruction. Keep some dog cookies available for your guest to feed to your pet, a much safer treat. Enjoy and have a safe summer!
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Nestle the shrimp with the scallops and drizzle with the warm honey-green onion glaze. Season with freshly ground pepper and finish with a sprinkling of the salt. Drizzle with a few drops of lime juice if desired.
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