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Practically has ‘virtually’ changed today’s termi- WASN’T THAT A TIME nology. A ‘hard drive’ used to be something like On the rooftop stood many a channel heads. driving a well used Chevrolet or Rambler from Port Pulling in Vancouver’s CBUT on Channel two. Alberni on that unpaved logging road switchback to From Bellingham’s station KVOS, with plenty of Tofino. Words such as ‘Zoom’ meant to move or entertainment, we were fed. On good reception days TODAY’S SENIOR NEWSMAGAZINE LTD. travel quickly. If you are talking about cameras, long there would even be channels four and five from Fraser Valley / Lower Mainland Edition lenses could produce close up shots, or sound effects Seattle, yahoo! Box 61533 - Brookswood P.O. Langley, B. 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What about expressions bang out an interesting BC boating piece once a submissions which we believe to be inconsistent with the concept of the publication. like a ‘penny for your thoughts’? month. The one I remember the most was writing a All submissions should by typed (double spaced where possible). Life was still credit card free. Of course, what piece on the American folk singer Glen Yarbrough Submissions and pictures are submitted at owner’s risk. Make copies we have today is so much better, just think what we who was part of the famous musical group The of important pictures and documents please and ensure you are the have got. We can do everything on line...whoopee! Limeliters. He was having a Ferro cement boat built authorized copyright holder of any supplied content. So much is virtual reality with cellular phones that here in Richmond. All submissions and columns fall under the Registration of Today’s Senior. even take razor sharp pictures instantly. 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By Ursula Maxwell-Lewis hours are Surrey Libraries open September 9. Check their The need for a change of scenery inspired me 10am-3pm Sat and Sun except public holidays. website for details. to make a long-overdue visit to OWL (Orphaned Call 604-946-3171 for reservations. Admission is by Ursula Maxwell-Lewis welcomes information on Wildlife) Rehabilitation Society, Delta. donation. upcoming events and interesting storylines. She can Because no drop-ins are allowed, I called ahead In other news, the Museum of Surrey welcomes a be reached at [email protected] for a reservation. OWL volunteer Colin Iverson and modified reopening Wednesday, Sept 9 and will host a Sarah, a rather beautiful barn owl, welcomed our variety of programs. small group. One hour museum tours will be available from While Sarah stayed behind to mind the office, Wednesday to Saturday beginning at 9:30am. Register Colin walked us around large cages where recovering at surrey.ca or by phone at 604-592-6956. While raptors - lovingly cared for - were housed. not required, masks are recommended for visitors. BITE, CHEW & LOOK GOOD TOO™ Winston Churchowl (a Great Grey Owl) gazed Reusable cloth MOS masks are available for purchase Troubles . . . with your dentures? at us morosely. Big Daddy, a Bald Eagle, glowered for $6 plus tax. While talking, eating . . . from a perch in his large domain, Aricl-Pocahontas Arctic Voices closes Oct. 11 and Nature’s (a Peregrine Falcon) and the Goshawks, Horus and Clothesline opens Oct. 29. This is an exhibit co- We focus in lower hard to fit dentures Pharaoh, ignored us. curated by Colleen Sharpe, Curator of Exhibits, and Over 46 non-releasable raptors permanently reside Linda Montague, Textile Specialist. at OWL. Some assist with fostering orphans to prevent Interested in the Family History and Genealogy Chhun Lim, R.D. the young from imprinting on people and helping Exhibit from Cloverdale Library? Look for it in DENTURE CLINIC In Fleetwood with their integration back to the wild. Volunteers the Surrey Stories Gallery. • New, Complete & Partial Dentures and raptor Educational Ambassadors strive to inform Sketching Series, a self-directed MOS program, • Same Day Relines, Soft Liner the public about conservation and the dangers facing will allow visitors to experience the outgoing feature • Dentures on Implants these species. exhibit, Arctic Voices, but without using exhibits • Repairs (while you wait) Risks to such impressive wildlife include touch displays. This self-led program is monitored by • Free Consultation electrocution, entanglement from a variety of hanging staff to ensure physical distancing. This pre-registered • Second Opinion Save your Money objects, and rat poison ingested from rats or mice. 12-participant program is offered each Thursday Did you know that a piece of lead (from lead shot) the afternoon from 3-4 pm. Individuals must bring their size of a grain of rice is sufficient to kill a full sized own art supplies 604-507-9958 eagle in 48-72 hours? NEW LOCATION (On Google Map) OWL is a non-profit organization with a staff and The Museum of Surrey welcomes your Covid-19 8118 - 164 Street, Surrey, B.C. V4N 0P2 volunteers dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, Collection items: and release of injured and orphaned raptors arriving This pandemic is an historic event, dramatically FINALLY I CAN EAT! After 5 sets of dentures and a lot of money I saw the mainly from British Columbia and the Yukon. altering day-to-day life. Its effects will be the subject ad in the paper that read bite, chew, look good too. Established in 1985, licensed through the Ministry of future documentaries, films, research articles, and Focusing in hard to fit dentures and I thought why not. of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations novels. The City of Surrey Archives is being proactive Nothing else worked over the years. And to my surprise I and run by a Board of Directors, OWL has been a safe in ensuring community donations are collected in found someone who cares and was patient. haven for up to 700 injured raptors (eagles, falcons, order to thoroughly document this extraordinary time. And lord and behold I can eat and chew after 15 years. So, if you are in this same boat, give him a chance, hawks, ospreys, owls, and vultures) annually. For more information go to you will be pleased. OWL is located at 3800-72nd St., Delta. Visiting https://www.surrey.ca/culture-recreation/20988.aspx Lillian, Surrey Today’s Senior Newsmagazine September, 2020 5

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needs to understand the math. Here’s the example of delays taking CPP until 62, then she has to live until twins that I used before, with the break-even point 76 to get back the two years of money she left behind. updated to 2015 values. Why wouldn’t you take it early given this math? The “Janet and Beth are twins. Let’s assume they both main reason is that you think you will live longer, and qualify for the same CPP of $502 per month at age 65. you will need more money the older you get. Let’s further assume, Beth decides to take CPP now My two cents at age 60 at a reduced amount while Janet decides she I think if people understand the math of Canada wants to wait till 65 because she will get more income Pension Plan, most people will take it early. In 2012, by deferring the income for 5 years. you can take it early even if you are working. The bad Under Canada Pension Plan benefits, Beth can news is you will get hit with a bigger reduction with FINANCIAL NEWS take income at age 60 based on a reduction factor of the new rules. Some say its also bad news because you By Rick C. Singh, Hon. BA, CSA 0.58% for each month prior to her 65th birthday. Thus, will have to keep paying into CPP if you are working Beth’s benefit will be reduced by 34.8% (0.58% x 60 (under the new rules). To me, that’s not such a bad CRS Financial Group Ltd. months) for a monthly income of $327.30 starting on thing because paying into it also increases your future her 60th birthday. benefit so it’s not like you are not going to get your FOUR REASONS WHY Let’s fast forward 5 years. Now, Beth and Janet money back. I don’t think the increased reduction is YOU SHOULD STILL TAKE CPP EARLY are both 65. Over the last 5 years, Beth has collected enough of a deterrent because a bird in your hand is I recently had to assist my sister with her retirement $327.30 per month totaling $19,638. In other words, better than two in the bush.” plan. She was turning 60 and CRA sent her a letter Beth has made $19,638 before Janet has collected a If you or anyone you know need a second opinion advising of the options available at age 60. I decided single CPP cheque. That being said Janet is now going with planning for retirement, speak with a financial to research some articles to support my rational for to get $502 per month for CPP or $174.70 per month advisor. If you are not dealing with a financial advisor why she should take her CPP early. I am sharing more than Beth’s $327.30. The question is how many contact Rick Singh at CRS Financial Group. He can that article with you that was written by Jim Yih of months does Janet need to collect more pension than be reached by email at [email protected] or call the “retirehappy.ca”. Beth to make up the $19,638 Beth is ahead? It will office at 604-535-3367. “January 1, 2012 was an important date for Canada take Janet 113 months to make up the $19,638 at Pension Plan because the new CPP rules come into $174.70 per month. In other words, before age 74.4, CANADA’S WORST INVASIVE PLANT effect. Beth is ahead of Janet and after age 74.4, Janet is SPECIES WREAKS HAVOC I’ve written extensively about the issues around ahead of Beth.” taking CPP early. It’s one of the big conundrums of This math alone is still a very powerful argument It’s been named Canada’s worst invasive plant Canada Pension Plan and my conclusion is that it for taking CPP early. Another way to phrase this species, wreaking havoc on biodiversity, wetlands and still makes sense to take CPP as early as you can in question is, “How long do you expect to live?” beaches across the country. And reaching a whopping most cases. Here’s four questions to ask yourself in Note that under the new rules, the mathematical height of five metres, invasive Phragmites, or common determining if it makes sense to take CPP early. break-even point will change again in 2016, when the reed, can be hard to miss. Will you still be working after 60? reduction factor will increase from 0.58% per month While there’s no clear answer on how this Under the old rules, you had to stop working in to 0.6%. So, for the above example, in 2016, Beth perennial grass made its way from Europe to Canada, order to collect early CPP. The work cessation rules would get $321 instead of $327.30 at age 60. This will ecosystems across the country have been feeling its were confusing, misinterpreted and difficult to enforce move the break-even point from age 74.4 to age 74. impact for decades. so it’s probably a good thing they will be a thing of the If you want to see the new breakeven points Like most invasive plant species, this reed is past. for 2012 to 2016, visit Taking CPP early: The new known to be devastating to the native plants around Starting January 1, 2012, you can start collecting breakeven points it. It’s tall, rough, beigey-tan stems with blue-green CPP as soon as you turn 60 and you no longer have When will you most enjoy the money? leaves and large, dense seed head spread quickly to stop working. The catch is that as long as you’re When are you most likely to enjoy the and aggressively, competing with native species for working, you must keep paying into CPP even if you money? Before age 74 or after age 74? Even though sunlight, water and nutrients – often winning. are collecting it. The good news is that paying into it the break-even point is three years sooner, for most The invasive species releases a toxin from its will also increase your future benefit. people, they live the best years of their retirement in roots that can kill nearby plants. Once it starts to What is the mathematical break-even point? the early years. I call these the ‘go-go’ years (which spread it begins to crowd out the surrounding native Under the old rules, the decision to collect CPP is one of three phases of retirement). vegetation, wiping out important natural habitat areas early was really based on a mathematical calculation Some believe it’s better to have a higher and choking out wildlife. of the break-even point. Before 2012, this break-even income later because of the rising costs of health While every province has its own recommendations point was age 77. With the new rules, every Canadian care. Whatever you believe, you should plan for. It for dealing with the problem, the options are often might be worthwhile to look around similar, ranging from mowing and cutting to flooding, your life and see the spending patterns compression and rolling. of 70, 80- and 90-year old to assess how Financial Advisor But, according to Pierre Petelle, president and much they are really spending. Are CEO at CropLife Canada, the most effective option is What are the advantages of they spending more or less that they Q: Why is it important to a well-timed herbicide treatment. investing in Segregated Funds did when they were in their active “Unlike other removal methods, herbicides get to have a Life Insurance retirement years? with an Insurance Company? the root of the problem, effectively killing the entire What happens if you Leave money policy in all stages of life? plant. Other methods like cutting, if done without on the table? an herbicide treatment, may actually do little more Let’s go back to Beth who could Like mutual funds, segregated funds invest than stimulate the growth of reeds and damage the Life Insurance can offset risk in collect $327.30 at age 60. Let’s pretend A: in a diversified portfolio, are professionally Rick C. Singh surrounding ecosystem,” he says. your early years when income Hon. BA, CPCA that she gets cold feet and decides to managed and offer a wide range of funds to Herbicides might just give some of the wetlands replacement and protecting your delay taking CPP by one year to age choose from. and beaches currently struggling with the invasive 61. What’s happened is that she” left Segregatedfamily funds is really are bestimportant. at protecting Later an investment value for species another chance. money on the table.” In other words, beneficiarieson in life especially many people in down cancel markets. their The Life death Insurance benefit guarantee www.newscanada.com can bepolicies, up to 100%, which depending may not on be the in type their of contractbest or selected.their The she could have taken $3,927.60 from her CPP ($327.30 x 12 months), but namedfamilies beneficiary best interest.gets the Life death insurance benefit can, usually and within should two weeks in the event of the annuitant’s death. The beneficiary can be anyone-a chose not to, to be able to get more be used for covering Estate Taxes on death, Capital family member, a friend, or a charity. money in the future. That’s fine as long If you would like to Gains on family cottages or second properties, Some segregated funds also offer resets to lock in growth, while others as she lives long enough to get back includeFuneral an option Expenses, that can deliver and finally, lifetime guaranteedit is an inexpensive income. Lastly, the money that she left behind. Again, it comes back to the math. For every ADVERTISE the proceedsway to are pass paid on outside wealth of to the the estate, next so generation. it bypasses Before the need in Today’s Senior for Probate.you cancel your life insurance policy, talk to your year she delays taking CPP when she Newsmagazine Pleasefinancial contact us today advisor to see today. how Segregated Funds can benefit you. could have taken it, she must live one year longer at the other end to get it Contact Details: back. By delaying CPP for one year, Details on page 3. 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Sale ical questionnaires, physical distancing, and manda- sites have limitations on the number of people able tory face coverings will be required upon entrance and to attend on the sale day and having online bidding movement within the 190-acre site. Each guest will available will allow for more people to be a part of receive a courtesy "Healthy at the Track" bag, which the sales without having to be on the actual sale site, will include a disposable mask, a pocket-sized hand according to the August news release. Viewing days Straight from the sanitizer, and a personal stylus for non-contact self- will still be held prior to the sale date which will allow service wagering. Compliance of Churchill Downs' for interested purchasers to view consignments under public safety measures is a condition of admittance COVID-19 guidelines. Those purchasers who are not Horse's Mouth and will be strictly enforced. Offenders will receive able to attend viewing days will be able to view con- By Mel Kositsky a warning; repeat offenders will be escorted from the signments through online videos and photos posted on property. both C.T.H.S. and DLMS websites. The best of this year's three-year-old crop, Tiz the C.T.H.S. Sale Dates: Law toyed with his Realrivals in winning Estate by 5 1/2 Qlengths & A Manitoba Division - Sunday, August 23 The rescheduled $3 million Kentucky Derby, pre- in The Travers at Saratoga, ridden by jockey Manny Ontario Division - Wednesday, September 2 sented by Woodford Reserve (G1), is now set for the Franco. The Travers is known as in the "Midsum- B.C. Division - Tuesday, September 8 first Saturday in September instead of the first Satur- mer Derby at the Spa" and is contested at 1 1/4 mile Alberta Division - Friday, September, 18 day in May. Racing traditionalists probably don't like distance -- the same as the Kentucky Derby. Tiz the The C.T.H.S would like to thank its sponsors for it but the fact that the annual Run for the Roses is Law is now looking to become theWe sport's have 14th had Triple our hometheir generouson the marketsupport. Theirfor some assistance time in providing being held at all should be considered a blessing, con- Crown champion, havingQ: already won the Belmont in funding so that the C.T.H.S is able to deliver this ser- sidering many other major sporting events are being June. now. Our Realtor hasvice askedthrough usDLMS to get is greatly rid of appreciated. some of ourOur thanks cancelled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Owner Jack Knowlton of thefurniture Sackatoga and Stables decorations. to: We are a little hurt by this as Churchill Downs Racetrack officials released a de- and trainer Barclay Tagg have already experienced • National; C.T.H.S. National Office, Jockey Club tailed 62-page health and safety operations plan in the thrill of winning the Kentuckywe thinkDerby our and house the ofis Canada beautifully decorated. Is it that big mid-August that will limit attendance to the Sept. 5 Preakness Stakes (G1) with Funnya Cidedeal 17 what years furniture ago. • weAlberta; have? Century Mile Racetrack and Casino, Kentucky Derby to less than 23,000. Due to physi- But Funny Cide was third in the Belmont Stakes and Highfield Investment Group, Westana Ranches cal distancing protocols and other safety measures in missed the Travers due to an illness.We all haveTagg's different stable tastes.• B.C.: This The makes Derby trying Bar & to Grill, please HBPA everyone BC, BCTO - place to mitigate the risks associated with COVID-19, numbers just 25 horsesA: and Sackatoga is campaign- BA the capped figure is to be less than 14 per cent of total ing six of them. Sackatoga has ana ownership very tough group job. of When • youManitoba; are selling Manitoba your property,Jockey Club try and put capacity from the 2015 attendance record of 170,513 more than 30 people but not all of them will be able to • Ontario: HBPA Ontario, Hill'n'Dale, Dermot Carty people. Other major league sports are holding games attend in Kentucky. yourself in the Buyers shoes.Bloodstock without spectators in attendance, so those lucky No fans are allowed at Vancouver's Hastings Race- The Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society enough to attend this year's Derby are very fortunate. course but thoroughbred racing Mostcontinues Buyers until will the look (C.T.H.S.)at a large numberwas incorporated of homes ineither 1906 in underperson, the fed- Usually a week-long party at the famed Downs, end of September. There will be a special race card eral Live Stock Pedigree Act (presently called the especially in the 26-acre infield where thousands on Kentucky Derby day, but regularor on days line havebefore been making Animal an offer. Pedigree When Act they – 1988) look atas a a potential national breed or- gather, this year there will be no general admission switched to Thursdays and Sundays, with a 4:30 p.m. ganization to assist breeders of Thoroughbred horses and the infield will be closed. Reserved seating will start. There are usually at least eightproperty, races peryou card want as them in toCanada. be able The to Nationalimagine Officethemselves is located living in Toronto. be limited to a maximum of 40 per cent occupancy. the shortened season continues. No date has been set The National Office determines the requirements for Also, standing room only or "walk around" tickets for the return of harness racing there.at Fraser Downs in Canadian-bred status of foals, maintains the breeder have been eliminated. All outdoor ticket holders will Surrey. membership roster for Canada, compiles statistics and be re-seated in a new comparable location either prior Despite the pandemic, annualThis horse may sales require will go“staging” represents the home Canadian to make Thoroughbred it easier for breeders the Buyer nation - to or during the event to provide for maximum dis- ahead with online bidding available. This year the ally and internationally. tancing. British Columbia Division of the toCanadian visualize Thorough themselves- in the setting. Right now Tiz the Law looks the best of the 20 bred Horse Society has moved its sale to the Chilli- three-year-olds expected to fill the starting gate that wack Heritage Park from its usualIt may Langley seem location. like an inconvenience to remove, or rearrange your afternoon. The New York-bred is the clear-cut favour- The sale starts at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8 and a ite as he closed as the even-money favorite Aug. 9 in total of 78 horses will be auctionedfurniture off at the and yearling décor, but it very easily can make the difference Pool 7 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager. A win- and mixed sale. Catalogue information is available at If you would like to ner in six of his seven starts, Tiz the Law could be the www.cthsbc.org. between getting the offer or not. shortest-priced Kentucky Derby favorite since Arazi The Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society finished eighth at odds of 4-5 in 1992. The only other (C.T.H.S) has announced that DirectWhile Livestock it can make Mar it- a little ADVERTISEawkward to live in, we want to make our horse to start at less than 2-1 odds during that span keting Systems (DLMS) will be providing online bid- in Today’s Senior property look like a show home while it is for sale. We only get one was Point Given, who finished fifth as the 9-5 choice ding for all of the 2020 C.T.H.S. Sales. DLMS is an Newsmagazine in 2001. internet marketing company specializingchance toin makereal time that first impression; we want it to be a good one. There won't be as much "hoopla" and the fashion internet auction sales and is part of the largest live- show will be limited with fewer celebrities on site, but stock marketing network in Canada. DLMS offers Details on page 3. NBC will televise coverage of the Kentucky Derby instant bidding, streaming live audioTake and your video; Realtors creat -advice.

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The Vancouver Art Gallery has re-opened with who began her swimsuit business, known as Reid’s There is a photo of Evelyn Roth, posing in her Video the exhibit “Modern in the Making: Post-War Craft Holiday Togs Ltd, in Vancouver. She felt that a woman Armour, of a mini-dress, boots and a large hat, woven and Design in British Columbia”, July18, 2020-Jan3, should feel as glamorous in a bathing suit as she did in out of video tape. Evelyn Roth, is an internationally, 2021. Displayed are ceramics, textiles, furniture and an evening gown. renowned community artist, “specializing in jewelry, created from 1945-75. Mouldcraft Plywoods was started in North environmentally, sensitive, storytelling, at festivals There are three sections: 1945-50: Post-War Vancouver in 1946 by Jack White. The molded and community events”. Enjoy this nostalgic show. Reconstruction; 1949-59: The Foundation Years; and plywood furniture was a symbol of modernism in the The Sixties/Early Seventies: Blurring the Boundaries. 1930’s and 40’s and was influenced by Scandinavian In 1951, the First Nations Potlatch was restored, so designs. Pictured: there is a beautiful basket by an unknown Nuu-chah- I learned that the late Doris Shadbolt, an Art Curator Unknown Nuu-chah-nulth weaver. nulth weaver. and also former VAG Director, began in the 1950’s, Evelyn Roth in her Video Armour. Rosemary Marie Reid, a Canadian born American designing silver jewelry, inspired by African art. On was a successful swimsuit designer in the 1940’s-60’s, display is her Human-Form pendant. Doris Shadbolt. Human-Form Pendant

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Provincial governments will have to adapt as and it is only going to get more congested once the school year moves ahead and health authori- all schools open. Bad drivers have been tak- ties attempt to keep the virus under control. Yes, ing advantage of more open roads -- driving at people want to get back to "normal" but that will higher speeds and cutting in from lane to lane -- not happen anytime soon. People will need to many times without signaling. Also, many cars have patience as the system restarts itself after a have burnt-out signal lights or headlights. This long, hot summer winds up. makes for unsafe driving. It is bad enough now, A related issue with the start of the school but wait until the roads get a little slick when year is the driving habits of most people. School the fall rains come. Speeding right now is out zones should come into play very soon and driv- of control -- but hopefully people will SLOW ers must start to pay attention again. Speed en- DOWN! forcement should begin right away with no for- The global controversy over 5G networks giveness. People have been ignoring the signs rages on and more so in Canada which still has to slow down in school zones for months now not ruled the Chinese tech company Huawei out WRITE and they need a serious wake-up call. It is get- of bounds. That is happening in other countries ting pretty bad out there. Since there is so much around the world, including the U.S., but Canada uncertainty as to what days schools will be oper- is still "studying" the situation. Much of that has AS I PLEASE ating, careless drivers need more than a friendly to do with the controversial arrest in Vancouver By Mel Kositsky reminder and must show some caution when ap- of the company executive, who continues to go proaching school and park areas. Strict enforce- through court challenges in fighting extradition ment is needed from the start to prevent trage- to the U.S. Look for this saga to continue well dies. People will not slow down unless there is a past the American elections in November -- as It's back to school time. At least for some concerted effort by both government and police. this has become a potent political issue. people and school districts. And it is certainly It needs to be bigger than the annual Christmas Meanwhile Huawei products continue to be going to be a very different kind of school year. CounterAttack campaigns. sold in Canada and are front and centre during The global pandemic has made life a real Part of the problem is that different jurisdic- hockey broadcasts of the Stanley Cup playoffs. challenge for some and there is no relief in sight tions have different rules and posted speeds It is a bit strange to be seeing so many commer- yet. Numbers keep going up as the virus keeps when it comes to school and park zones. That cials on Hockey Night in Canada when such spreading and deaths mount. That makes it very needs to change. There is no reason all levels of a controversy exists, but it does make people difficult for parents and grandparents to accept governments can't come together and make con- wonder why. Is there a problem or not? Let's that their children can go back to school safely, sistent rules. It is about public safety and saving hope the situation gets cleared up soon, but don;t even wearing masks. There is a lot of uncertain- childrens' lives. If they can come up with plans count on it. It will remain a political "hot" potato ty and anxiety -- and rightly so. Teachers and for universal businesses licences and transpor- for some time. principals are on edge about how they can safely tation licences for ride-sharing businesses, they The pandemic has really promoted online run their schools and will have to resort to much surely can agree on speed limits in school and shopping and video conference calls as technol- improvisation, while following changing health park zones year-round. In many cases schools ogy continues to change our lives and the way guidelines. People must remain flexible, which and parks are adjoining properties yet some driv- we do business. Retail stores are suffering and is a hard thing to do. ers think it is okay to speed when school is not in so are many services such as travel and personal While education jurisdictions will try to session, even though children may be playing in health care. Most people do not like change but implement the best practices from around the the park. Are people in that much of a hurry? with the current situation not likely to "change world, each area will be very different. Cana- Frustration on the roads keeps increasing and back", we are going to have to accept it. dian schools will face great challenges as no one bad driving habits and excessive speed are the method will work for all and different parts of cause of most accidents. Have you noticed how each province will have different challenges. much traffic has increased in the past few weeks

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5 SIMPLE LIFESTYLE CHANGES TO HELP YOU THROUGH COLD AND FLU SEASON Fall usually brings the excitement of a new can also get probiotics routine, new school year, extracurricular from supplements. It activities and the cool weather we’re all likely is best to talk to your craving after summer heat waves. While things doctor or pharmacist if may look a little different this year as we settle you are considering into our new normal, the dreaded cold and flu taking a supplement. season will be upon us before we know it. Remember to rest. Making a few small lifestyle changes, like No foods can act as a adding plenty of immune-boosting foods, can go substitute for getting a a long way in helping us stay ahead of the flu. good night’s sleep and These simple steps from Jacklyn Villeneuve, making sure you’re registered dietitian at Loblaws, can help us finding ways to reduce our chances of getting the flu and manage stress. Rest spreading it to others. gives our bodies the Fill up half your plate with produce. We chance to recuperate know that eating plenty of fruits and vegetables and fight off potential is beneficial for so many reasons, but did you invaders. know that their antioxidants are very important Get your flu shot. for our immune system as well? Vitamin C is Regardless of our food just one antioxidant that has a protective effect. and lifestyle choices, So, stock up on nutritious favourites like red bell getting the flu shot is peppers, broccoli, spinach, garlic, kiwi and something we should citrus fruits. all be doing each year. Don’t forget your proteins. Many common The more people who food sources of protein like fish, beef, oysters, get the flu shot, the eggs, beans, nuts and seeds are also rich in zinc. less likely the flu is to Both protein and zinc are important nutrients for be widespread and our immune health. Aim to include a source of affect the most protein at each meal and snack. vulnerable. The flu Welcome probiotics. Did you know that shot is available at all probiotics in food can help us strengthen our Loblaws locations that immune system? Look for yogurt and kefir with have an in-store added probiotics to make sure you have a strong pharmacy. population of friendly bacteria in your gut. We www.newscanada.com

JALAPEÑO, LEMON AND LIME MICROWAVE SQUARES Did you know that sugar and spice make desserts oh so nice? A bit of heat is a surprisingly delicious complement to sugar. If your sweet tooth starts nagging you mid-evening, you’ll want something quick that’ll satisfy that craving. These easy-peasy jalapeño, lemon and lime squares can be made from scratch in under five minutes, using only your microwave. They pack a punch and are guaranteed to hit the spot. Jalapeño, lemon and lime microwave squares Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Serves: 9 Ingredients: 1 ¼ cup (135 g) graham cracker crumbs ¼ cup (62.5 mL) melted salted butter ¼ cup (62.5 mL) melted butter, cooled for 5 minutes ½ cup (100 g) sugar 3 egg yolks 1 whole egg 1/3 cup (83 mL) lemon juice 2 tbsp (30 mL) lime juice 1 tsp (5 mL) Tabasco Green sauce 1 tbsp (6 g) lemon and lime zest Directions: For the crust, microwave ¼ cup butter and mix together with graham cracker crumbs. Press well combined. Whisk in lemon and lime juice, refrigerate for several hours or overnight. firmly onto bottom of 9-inch, microwave-safe Tabasco Green sauce, zests and lemon juice Cut into squares and enjoy. dish, lined with parchment paper. Cook in together. Find more delicious recipes including one pot microwave at 80 per cent power for 3 minutes. Microwave in 1-minute intervals, stirring fried rice, bacon and cheese meatloaf and eggplant Check to make sure the crust is firm. If not, heat after each minute. Finish with 30-second intervals parm using only your microwave at tabascosauce. an additional 30 seconds. Set aside. when it starts to thicken, until the mixture is thick ca. In a separate microwave-safe bowl, mix ¼ enough to coat the back of a spoon. www.newscanada.com cup melted butter, sugar, egg yolks and egg until Pour lemon curd over crust. Let cool, then 16 Today’s Senior Newsmagazine September, 2020

Association has been the leading voice of non-govern- www.bccare.c Cozy ment seniors’ care in British Columbia. Every year, Look forward to speaking with you all again next BCCPA’s 350 members across the province provide month. Let’s talk, email your comments to: Corner some 30,000 seniors with long-term care, assisted liv- [email protected] ing and home care and home support. EngAge BC, an operating arm of BCCPA, devel- "Lets Talk" ops and operates programs and marketing initiatives By Janet Isherwood that promote privately-owned independent living, Debby assisted living, long-term and home care operators. In A place for seniors and their families to speak out, addition to producing the Seniors Living Expo and Job Donaldson share stories and ask questions. 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By Chris Millikan jokes. “Just stand up! The water’s only a meter From south Kona, we drive across Hawaii’s deep!” Pushing away from the bank, occasional striking lava fields and up through dry forest to paddling and a gentle current propel our three- Hawi (ha-vee). There, a unique eco-adventure kayak parade at a leisurely pace. “Here we go,” introduces us to North Kohala’s mountain he grins. wonders. “We’re off to investigate the Kohala Ditch… Aboard a comfortable 4X4 van, our group of and take in some of Hawai’i’s hidden beauty.” twelve backcountry enthusiasts rolls through the Entering a dark tunnel, our lights reveal quaint village. “Once the heart of Kohala’s sugar gouged walls and rugged ceilings dripping spring industry, you’ll notice Hawi’s colourful water. “Surveyors accurately aligned all the plantation-era buildings now housing galleries, tunnels,” reports Javan. “Using equal precision, boutiques…and eateries offering island-style they created long, perfectly sloped channels. meals,” says guide ‘Uncle’ Ralph. When building this 42-kilometer irrigation ditch, “Here, you’re in Kamehameha country. Our seventeen of 600 workers died while pick axing first King was born and grew up around Kohala. and blasting the hard rock. Completed in eighteen Uniting Hawaii’s islands in 1810, he’s still months, it supplied millions of gallons of water revered.” Pointing, he adds, “And look there, his to sugarcane plantations.” original nine-foot statue ‘commands’ the front of Leaving the first of four, three hundred meter our community centre!” tunnels, we drift past lacy ferns, velvety mosses A stop at Pololu Lookout reveals Hawaii’s and purple bamboo orchids. Koa trees spread dramatic coastline of sea cliffs and valleys above us; enormous monkey pod and ironwoods isolated by steep ridges. “Meaning ‘long spear’ flourish in sunlit glades. in Hawaiian, Pololu’s the first of seven green Bridging several rushing streams, Uncle valleys,” explains Ralph. “During the 1800’s, Ralph signals a stop on one of the elevated those distant valleys were known for farming mahogany flumes. Fellow kayakers slide into the red-stemmed taro…and rice. As well, a mountain refreshing water to stand and admire sweeping river above Pololu provided water to the famed emerald landscapes. Settled back in the kayaks, Kohala Ditch. Skirting the valley’s high rim, this we continue alongside more forested lands. important channel irrigated vast sugarcane Passing an embankment lined with red and green fields in western Kohala.” ti plants, our entourage reaches the landing site. Heading further uphill into lush countryside, Our enthralling hour-and-a-half, five- our driver unlocks and locks a series of metal kilometer journey familiarizes us with upcountry gates. Whisking us off the beaten track, he splendour…and provides unexpected insights wrangles the van along unmarked grassy tracks into an extraordinary engineering feat. The skill crisscrossing private ranchlands. Curious cattle and physical determination of those 19th century graze peacefully amid wild guava trees; we crews inspire to this day. bump and grind toward the staging area. Picking up snacks back at Flumin’ Kohala Parked in a clearing, everyone hops out and headquarters, we return to Hawi’s 100-year old begins walking on a rough pathway. Leading us landmark paying homage to King Kamehameha onward, Ralph identifies island plants including the Great. Fresh plumeria leis bedeck his anthuriums and red gingers. Crossing a footbridge memorial. attached to an old wooden flume, we watch a Exploring North Kohala proves both delightful little waterfall tumble into a burbling stream and memorable. bordered by apple banana, mango and avocado Plan Your Own Visit: trees. • www.gohawaii.com Big Island travel At the launch site, we strap yellow flotation information. devices around our waists and scramble into • www.fluminkohala.com an Hawaiian ‘four-man’ inflatable kayaks. The two of us sit eco-activity for families and groups. down cross-legged, cameras at the ready. Our onboard guide perches up front. “If you fall overboard, don’t panic,” Javan 18 Today’s Senior Newsmagazine September, 2020 STAYING ACTIVE AT ANY AGE

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