Something for Everyone

June 2004 The June issue of the Seniors Choice has a wide variety of people and articles, something we hope, for everyone. We will introduce you to four people who are making a difference in their communities. For those who love gardens and gardeners, we have Lloyd and Vera Park, who have transformed their new home in Oliver into a gardening paradise, and will help you do the same. Then for those who enjoy history and culture we meet hereditary chief Adam Eneas, who has spent his life enriching the lives of those in his community in Penticton. Finally, we have the singing puppeteer, Gary Kruger, who is working to benefit children struggling to survive in the Third World as well as bringing smiles to the faces of children in the North Okanagan. In addition, we have a gardening article by Don Burnett that will begin a series of features on the new landscaping philosophy of Xeriscape Gardening, or choosing plants and designing gardens to minimize the use of water. We all know how important water conservation is today and many of us will need to learn what plants to use to create a garden that is both beautiful and drought resistant. So far I have learned that their mantra is 'mulch, mulch, mulch'. Kim Calloway echoes this concern about water in his column, when he shares how the Westside community of Killeney Beach is handling the problem of how to reduce the risk of forest fires in the months ahead. Then, of course, there is the coming election. Like all of you, we are trying to meet as many candidates as possible and ask as many questions as we can. Those of us who are over fifty are the Canadians who can be counted on to vote. We have the highest percentage of voter involvement, so the next government of Canada is going to be selected largely by us! Even though we would all rather be golfing and gardening, we do urge you to get involved and ask tough questions on the issues that are important to you. We have tried to include some ideas on some issues from the different candidates, but lack of time and space prevent us from doing more. Hopefully there will be something new to help you make your choice. Then, get out and vote! Those who don't vote can't complain. Finally, when the election dust has settled once again, it will be time to celebrate Canada Day. We have tried to include some of the community celebrations in our article on page 2 - rodeos, fireworks, dances, games, steam trains, bands, food - every community in our area has something special planned. We just have to decide where we want to celebrate the holiday, and then go out and enjoy it. Paint your face red, wear your crazy hats, cover yourself with flags, and go out and celebrate. It's still the greatest country in the world, and we live in the best part of it! Have a wonderful, and safe, Canada Day! Pat Archibald, Editor

 

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