Discover Sixty-Five: June 2022

Discover 

Sixty-Five 

June 2022 

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Kootenay Seniors Living 

Bo 

Knows 

Ball Page 4 

Buy fresh, buy local 

at the farmers’ 

market! Page 6 & 7 

D65 

Survey 

Page 3

WK Senior Citizens Association Directory 

Check with your branch or organization for local updates on programs. 

Everyone welcome - the more members the better! 

Balfour Branch 120 

8435 Busk Rd, Balfour 

email enquiries to: 

bsca120@hotmail.com 

Monday: 

11am to 1pm Cribbage 

Wednesday: 

7pm to 9pm Carpet 

bowling 

Castlegar Branch 46 

2101 6th Ave, Castlegar 

Pres Dan Shields 

danshields.ca@gmail.com 

Monday: 

9:30am Darts 

1pm Whist 

Tuesday: 

9:30am Carpet Bowling 

1pm Crafts 

Wednesday: 

9:30am Floor Curling 

1pm Rummoli 

Thursday: CLOSED 

Kaslo Branch 81 

304 4th St, Kaslo 

email enquiries to: 

lmdepape@gmail.com 

1st Tuesday of the 

month, lunch at 12noon, 

meeting at 1pm 

Every Friday meet & 

greet drop-in coffee 

9:30am – 11:30am 

year round 

Passmore 

Branch 116 

Passmore Hall 

3656 Old Passmore Rd. 

MONTHLY ACTIVITIES: 

Alternating Fridays: 

1pm Card games. 

Whist and Cribbage 

Wednesdays: 

1pm Carpet Bowling 

2nd Sundays: 

12 noon monthly business 

meetings followed 

by a potluck and 

Tiki card game 

Nelson Branch 51 

717 Vernon St, Nelson 

email nelsonseniorscentre 

@gmail.com 

Monday: 1pm Bridge 

Tuesday: 9am Tai Chi; 

10:30am Chair Yoga; 

1pm Duplicate Bridge 

Wednesday: 1pm Crib; 

1pm Snooker; 

6:30pm Duplicate Bridge 

3rd Wednesday: 

10am Book Club 

Thursday: 1pm Bridge 

1st & 3rd Thursday: 

1pm Hookers & Makers 

Friday: 9am Tai Chi; 

10:30am Chair Yoga; 

6pm Novice Snooker 

Saturdays: 

9am Knitters 

Sundays: 1pm Crib 

https://nelsonseniors.ca/ 

services/other-resources/ 

Don’t peek! 

Procter-Harrop 

Branch 118 

7906 Woodside Rd, 

Procter 

email: Sharon 

rsboldt@telus.net 

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES: 

Monday: 

10am Carpet Bowling 

all year 

Monday: 

10am Shuffle Board 

winter 

Wednesday: 

1:30pm Cribbage 

all year 

If we missed your 

association or would like 

to update your events, 

please call toll free 

1-800-663-4619 

Sunday, June 19 

Friday: 

9:30am Darts 

1pm Crib 

Special meetings on 

issues of general interest 

Puzzles on 

pages 16 & 17 

Greater Trail Life Long Learners, 

is working with Selkirk College to provide monthly 

learning presentations. The intention is to grow to 

provide increased learning and social opportunities. 

https://selkirk.ca/ce/courses/greater-trail-life-long-learners 

The word 

Queue 

is just a Q 

followed by 

four silent 

letters. 

When you 

transport 

something by car, 

it’s called shipment. 

But when you 

transport something 

by ship it’s 

called cargo. 

Jail and 

Prison are 

synonyms. 

But Jailer 

and Prisoner 

are 

antonyms. 

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Brass Tacks 

Cannabis Corner.......... 12-13 

Social Media..................... 8-9 

7 Tips to a Successful 

Retirement..................... 13 

Health: 

Acetaminophen for Self- 

Management of Pain.... 15 

Exercise can help you 

enjoy living longer ....... 22 

Education: 

Libraries......................... 19 

World Elder Abuse 

Awareness Day................. 24 

Ginkgo Biloba Club :) 

Summer Market Tour........ 6-7 

Gallery Showings and Live 

Music................................. 14 

Care to Share.................... 18 

Kitchen Kapers 

with Annette ...................10-11 

Puzzles......................... 16-17 

June Horoscopes......... 20-21 

A Father’s Day Tradition... 23 

Puzzle Solutions................. 2 

Personals/Classifieds......... 9 

Seniors’ Associations.......... 2 

Scratch the Surface 

Bo Knows Baseball.......... 4-5 

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Call 1-800-663-4619 Discover Sixty-Five June 2022 3

Bo knows 

baseball. ~ Karma Halleran 

D65: Where were you born? 

Bo: I was born in Brooklyn, New York 

in ‘46. I was the oldest of three. 

D65: How old were you when you 

started playing ball? 

Bo: I was 8, and we had just moved 

to Dellmore. My parents thought it 

would be a great way to make friends, 

and they were right. 

D65: Do you remember the moment 

you fell in love with the game? 

Bo: Actually yes, I loved it from day 

one. I was already a New York Yankee’s 

fan, but hadn’t had a chance to play 

organized baseball until we moved. 

Mickey Mantle was tearing up all the 

old records – he was my hero. Still is. 

D65: What position did you play and 

was it your favourite position? 

Bo: My favourite position was catcher 

– I loved working with my pitchers to 

control the batters, being in on every 

play. Unfortunately I was not our best 

back catcher. The team needed me to 

play right field or 1st base to keep my 

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BR: Bonnie Laird, Karen Semenoff, Elaine Rutherglen, Lorna Surina, Bo Bennett, Ivy Anderson 

FR: Debbie Reimer, Vickie Laird, (?), Lil Olsen, Robin Thomas, Shauna Gibney 

bat in the lineup, so I went where I was 

needed, though my heart was behind 

the plate. I am thankful for the opportunity 

to have learned those positions 

though. 

D65: What was your most memorable 

moment or season as a player? 

Bo: My 9th grade school team went 

undefeated through regular season 

and the playoffs. On the bus ride home 

our team was drinking vodka and orange 

juice…we think the coach knew, 

but he pretended he didn’t, giving us 

freedom to enjoy 

our great season. 

D65: Was there one 

coach who really 

stood out for you? 

Bo: I had a couple of 

really great coaches 

from whom I 

learned the intricacies of baseball. The 

one who impacted me the most was 

Mouseheart. He expected great things 

of us, was tough, but fair. Hunt was 

another; he was both the meanest 

AND kindest coach I ever had. He 

would berate you when you did not 

meet expectations, and bear hug you 

when you did. He held your attention. 

D65: How did you find Kaslo BC from 

Long Island? 

Bo: It was a phone call from an old 

buddy. He had found 32 acres of heaven 

in a rural mountain setting with 

Bo was a great coach, intense 

for sure, but you could feel his 

respect for you and his love of 

the game, all the time. He was 

great at passing along a competitive 

passion for baseball. 

a giant lake, and 

fresh running water. 

All the things I 

had come to appreciate 

going to University in Vermont. 

I wanted to leave Brooklyn, and he 

convinced me to do so. I have never 

regretted that decision. 

D65: Did you play any kind of ball 

when you got to Kaslo? 

Bo: As a matter of fact, yes. We 

scratched together a local baseball 

team and played against New Denver 

and Revelstoke – maybe Nelson. 

Someone donated orange t-shirts to 

us. It was fun for a couple years. 

D65: When did your coaching career 

begin? 

Bo: In 1977 I started 

coaching the 

Kaslo ‘True Blues’ 

ladies fast-pitch 

team. What a 

great group of 

~ Colin Anderson 

athletes they were. 

In the 3 years I 

was with them we won back-to-back 

championships…then they fired 

me. My coaching style was a little 

unpolished, perhaps a little abrasive. 

I went back to playing slo-pitch with 

the Screeners, a well known Kaslo 

team. I met my life partner on the 

field. Sherry was playing for the Green 

Socks at the time. She joined the 

Screeners too, where we played until 

our daughter was born and we purchased 

the Kaslo Mohawk. 

“Coach Bo brings a passion 

and desire for the game that 

is absolutely unrivaled.” 

D65: What year did you start coaching 

kids’ teams? 

~ Cody Halleran 

Bo: In 1988 my 

childhood buddy, 

Richard, had started

BR: Bo Bennett, Kory Van de Graff, Dan Butler, Jason Wood, Matt Webber, Mike Blaise 

FR: Peter Kremler, Caleb Pompu, Cody Halleran, Colin Anderson, Ryan Benn, Matt Hewat 

a kids’ team in Nelson. He called me up 

to see if Kaslo might field a team they 

could play against. My stepson Heath 

helped round up a team. We developed 

quickly, having a very strong core of 

players, and took the championship 

in 1993. Over the years the program 

in Kaslo would ebb and flow. Some 

keen parents would get the little guys 

going and keep it going until they had 

out-coached themselves. Then I was 

asked to take them through their older 

years, when they were ready to learn a 

more intricate level of play. This worked 

pretty well. 

D65: I realize you are still making 

memories coaching, but what might 

be your best to date? 

Bo: Over the years I believe we have 

won two league titles. 1993 and 2000. 

We created a major upset one year 

when our 8th place team knocked 

off the first place Trail team. All those 

are great memories, but the one that 

stands out the most was a game we 

played in Northport Washington. 

We’d been on a 4 game swing and it 

was the last game. We were winning 

by quite a bit when the wheels fell off. 

We’d used all our pitchers and they 

were done like toast. 

We started walking 

runs in. All I had left 

on the bench was 

Mike Blaise. He was 

in uniform and on 

the roster, but was 

sporting a broken 

leg. He figured he 

could do it, so we 

“Bo preached CARE. 

He CAREd about baseball 

more then anyone. He not only 

preached CARE in baseball, 

but it was in capital letters on 

our daily to-do list at Mohawk 

every morning in the right 

hand corner. 

Whatever you do in life, CARE” 

called time, he crutched out to the 

mound – threw a couple warm up 

pitches and then faced the batter. I 

held his crutches in the dugout... and 

to a few boos and hisses, he ground 

out the batter to hang on to the win for 

the team. Moral of this story? ALWAYS 

put everyone on the roster! 

D65: Anyone who has watched any 

of your teams play will be familiar 

with the intensity that you bring to 

the game. What drives that? 

Bo: That is a big question. I would have 

to say my delivery and intensity are 

products of being raised in Brooklyn. 

It comes from being a Yankee fan at a 

time when they could not lose if they 

tried. It almost felt like it was our right 

to win, and I expect I have carried that 

attitude my whole life. My mentors, 

Mouseheart and Hunt, contributed 

to that doggedness. My mouth 

sometimes gets me in trouble. But 

the amazing thing to me is, my players 

understand me. My players know 

they are working towards something 

greater then themselves. When they 

buy in, we all win. They feel proud of 

themselves when they should, and 

learn from their mistakes. My teams 

are really important 

to me. 

~ Kory Van De Graaf 

D65: How do you 

define your coaching 

technique? 

Bo: I am a perfectionist, 

perhaps 

a little OCD, very 

organized – I call 

myself a “conservative Hippie.” 

How this relates to my 

approach to baseball is very 

simple: 

I explain the game. You 

listen carefully and then try to 

execute the right play at the 

right time. As we know, many 

things can interfere with this 

happening smoothly :) There 

is nothing more rewarding in 

my life then watching a player 

evolve, to become strong and 

confident in their new-found 

knowledge and skill. To see them 

form a team that supports each 

other, that cares to do their best for 

one another. That fills my heart. This 

is how you win. They learn it is okay 

to want to win. And that winning is 

done without bragging. When these 

players grow up, and take their skills 

into their new communities, and 

contribute by coaching themselves, I 

feel great joy. 

D65: Bo, I was watching the Kaslo 

Cubs play this past weekend, and 

noted to myself that you have a number 

of coaching years ahead of you 

to bring this current set through the 

system. I expect it will keep you out of 

trouble… or get you into it :) 

Thanks for the interview, and thank 

you for all you’ve contributed! 

Discover Sixty-Five June 2022 

Bo and 

grandchildren 

Maisy and 

Theo. 

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These West Kootenay Summer 

Castlegar Craft & Farmers’ Market 

400 13th Ave 

Saturdays 9am – 1pm 

Creston Valley Farmers’ Market 

Beside the Visitors Centre, 111 Northwest Blvd 

Year-round 


Fruitvale Farmers’ Market 

Pole Yard Lane 

June 14, 28; July 12, 26; August 9, 23; 

September 6, 20; October 4,18 

Tuesdays 3pm – 7pm 

Kaslo Saturday Market 

Front Street Park 

June 11 - October 8 


Lardeau Valley Sunday Market 

New Location TBA 

Mid June - September 

Sundays 10am – 2pm 

Nakusp Markets 

Farmer’s Market 

608 Broadway St 

May 21 - October 8 


In the Old Firehall 5th Street 

Fringe Market 

Fridays 12pm – 4pm, 

Farmers’ Market 


Get it fresh 

and local when 

you can! 

Please thank these businesses for 

sponsoring these market pages! 

Sunnyside Naturals 

Natural Health • • Organic Groceries Groceries 

Juice 

Juice 

& 

& 

Snack 

Snack 

Bar 

Bar 

Proud to support 

Columbia Basin 

farmers’ markets and 

food producers. 

ourtrust.org/ 

localfood 

Did you miss the 

farmers’ market? 

You’ll always find fresh 

locally grown organic 

goodness in our store! 

Supporting local farmers 

since 2000 

Solid Health. Happy Heart. 

Come, rest your feet 

404 Front St., Kaslo 250-353-9667 

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Markets are worth a road trip! 

Nelson Markets 

Baker Street Farmers’ Market 

June 1 - September 28 

Wednesdays 10am – 2pm 

Cottonwood Falls Park Market 



Baker Street Night Market 

Friday July 29, 6pm – 10pm 

New Denver Friday Market 

317 6th Ave 

June 10-September 30 

Fridays 9:30am – 1pm 

Rossland Community Farmers’ Market 

Columbia Ave 


Wednesdays 1pm – 4pm 

Salmo Valley Farmers Market 

KP Park, beside the 

Salmo Village Campground. 

Thursdays 4pm – 7pm 

No market June 30 

July 1 Market 12 – 3pm 

Slocan Saturday Market 

Expo Park 

June, July & August 


Trail’s IncrEDIBLE Farmers’ Market 

Entrance on Helena St and Bay Ave 

June 4,18; July 2, 16, 30; 

August 13, 27; September 10, 24; 

October 8, 22. 


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Social media: 

It’s not just for 

kids anymore 

Perhaps due to the popularity of 

social media among a generation 

of young people who grew up with 

it, platforms such as Instagram and 

Facebook are often associated with 

people born in the 21st century. 

However, a 2018 study from the 

Pew Institute found that 65 percent 

of adults between the ages of 50 

and 64 used Facebook and 68 percent 

used YouTube. 

Social media is often on the receiving 

end of negative attention, but 

it’s also a potentially valuable tool 

that can help men and women 

over 50 stay connected with their 

communities. That’s not always so 

easy for adults who no longer have 

children at home. And as its name 

suggests, social media can help users 

connect with others who share 

their interests. Such connections 

also can be hard to make for adults 

over 50. 

Adults over 50 may be more comfortable 

with social media now 

than they were a decade ago, but 

it’s still a good idea to brush up on 

basic security measures that can 

help men and women protect their 

privacy as they utilize platforms like 

Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

• Protect your personal information. 

Make sure your privacy and security 

settings are appropriate for how 

you use the app. 

No social media user has the right 

to access your personal information, 

including your address, date 

of birth or other data unique to 

you. Avoid interacting with anyone 

who requests personal information 

– use the function that blocks such 

users from connecting with you. 

It’s also important to keep information 

about travel plans private. For 

example, sharing details of an upcoming 

vacation can serve notice 

to potential criminals that no one 

will be in your house, making it a 

potential target for burglars. 

• Aim for quality, not quantity, 

when building social media 

networks. Avoid accepting 

friend requests from individuals 

you don’t know. Cyber 

criminals often gain access to 

victims via social media, so 

limit your social media network 

to people you know and 

trust. 

• Turn off location information. 

The technology behind 

social media is impressive 

and even makes it possible 

to determine where users 

are when they tweet or post 

to other platforms. But many 

users, especially those concerned 

about their privacy, 

don’t want to share location information 

with anyone, much less 

strangers. Turn off location informa- 

Stay in touch with your family and friends! 

The Trust is helping communities and non-profit 

organizations increase the quality and availability 

of technology. Having equipment, however, 

doesn’t necessarily mean knowing how to operate 

it. That’s why Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy 

(CBAL) is focusing on supporting users, thanks to 

a grant from the Trust. 

Find more on 

Basin Stories 

ourtrust.org/stories 

Whether in a CBAL office, lending library or food 

bank—a CBAL staff member will be available to 

answer questions about navigating the internet, 

and using iPads, computers, printers, and the 

software that comes along with them. Learn 

more about these new resources at cbal.org. 

 

 


Social media helps 

families stay connected - 

and that is a huge benefit 

for everyone. 

tion and routinely double check to 

make sure it’s still turned off. 

• Discuss others’ privacy concerns 

before posting to social media. Social 

media isn’t for everyone, and 

some people may not want photos 

of themselves or their children 

posted to platforms like Facebook 

or Instagram. Prior to posting pictures 

or information about other 

people, confirm that they’re OK 

News 

NORTH KOOTENAY LAKE COMMUNITY 

SERVICES SOCIETY (NKLCSS), with the support 

of the United Way and the Province of 

BC, offers a FREE Senior’s Meal Program for 

Kaslo and area residents. Once per week a 

meal will be delivered to the senior’s door 

by a NKLCSS staff person. If you or someone 

you know is 55+ and would benefit from this 

program or would like more information, 

please call Kathy @ 250 353-7691 ext. 204 or 

email kathyallaire@nklcss.org 

Personals 

OLDER GENTLEMAN LOOKING for female 

companion. I have a great sense of humour, 

love gardening, woodworking and going for 

walks. Erich, 250-352-3293. 

To place your NEWS or 

PERSONAL ad, contact Julie 

1-800-663-4619 or email 

info@pennywiseads.com 

with you doing so. They’ll appreciate 

your thoughtfulness! 

Adults over 50 are engaging with 

social media. But no matter how 

comfortable users become, it’s still 

best to keep various social media 

safety protocols in mind. By brushing 

up on basic security measures 

that can help protect your privacy 

you will keep the fun in the social 

aspect. 

Seniors’ Discounts 

ALL SENIORS RECEIVE 10% OFF supplement 

purchases at Sunnyside Naturals everyday. 

404 Front St, Kaslo. 250-353-9667. 

CORNUCOPIA SENIORS DAY: 10% off your 

purchase EVERY Friday, 9am-5:30pm. 422 

Front St, Kaslo. 250-353-2594. 

EVERY DAY IS SENIORS DAY at Nelson 

Remedy’s RX 737 Baker St. Mention you are 

a Senior and receive 10% off your purchase. 

Some exclusion apply. 250-352-0022. 

EVERY FRIDAY IS SENIORS DAY at Salmo 

Valley Pharmacy. Receive 10% off your purchase. 

107 4th St, 250-357-9444. 

EVERY THURSDAY SENIORS RECEIVE 20% 

OFF regular priced items. Some exclusion 

apply. Shoppers Drug Mart, 1965 Columbia 

Ave, Castlegar. 250-365-5888. 

FIRST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH Seniors 

receive 10% off regular priced items at Shop 

Easy, 303 Main St in Salmo. 250-357-2316. 

Some exclusions apply. 

NOTE: Consumers Reports has 

good articles on how to ensure 

your privacy on Facebook and Instagram. 

Visit www.consumerreports.org 

and in the search bar at the middle 

of the top of the home page, type 

in Security and Privacy, Facebook 

(or Instagram.) 

~ D65 

Seniors’ Discounts 

L’BEAR’S NATURAL FOODS in Trail offers 

10% off all vitamins everyday for shoppers 

60+. 1339 Cedar Ave, 250-368-8318. 

SENIORS DAY 2/1 ELECTRIC BIKE RENTALS 

EVERY MONDAY, please book by Saturday 

so we can have a bike ready to go. Call 

Neil at 250-300-7923 or book online at kaslo 

E-Kruise. 

SENIORS WHO SHOP PHARMASAVE, 

CASTLEGAR every Tuesday, receive 20% off 

regular priced items. Some exclusion apply. 

1128 3rd St, 250-365-7813. 

SENIORS! SHOP THE FIRST WEDNES- 

DAY OF EVERY MONTH and receive 10% 

off your purchase. Some exclusions apply. 

Kaslo Front Street Market, 411 Front St, 

250-353-2331. 

SHOPPERS SIMPLY PHARMACY offers Seniors 

20% regular priced items every Thursday. 

Some exclusion apply. #117 1983 Columbia 

Ave, Castlegar, 250-365-3400. 

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KITCHEN 

KAPERS 

#6 

by Annette 

Gallatin 

Summer is the time for get-togethers 

These recipes will be the hit at your p 

1 lb noodles, cooked and 

drained 

1 C (or 1.5 C) cream style 

cottage cheese 

1 C (or 1.5 C) sour cream 

1/2 tsp salt 

1/8 tsp pepper 

SUPER CREAMY NOODLE SUPPER 

1/3 C chive snipped or creamed cottage cheese 

finely snipped green onion and sour cream – add the 

2 tbls butter or more extra ½ cup if you think it 

Preheat oven to 350°F. needs it), salt, pepper and 

chives. Pour into buttered 

Combine noodles, cottage 

2 quart casserole and dot 

cheese, sour cream (taste it 

with the butter. Bake about 

after using 1 cup each of 

30 minutes, until noodles 

begin to brown and 

casserole is hot and bubbly. 

Serve immediately. 

Leftovers can be 

refrigerated for 3-4 days. 

Reheat in microwave until 

hot. 

SOUR CREAM RICE 

2 C chicken broth 

1 C uncooked rice - Jasmine is nice 

1 C sour cream 

4 oz diced green chilies (optional) 

1 C shredded Monterey Jack cheese 

2 C corn (fresh cooked or canned) 

1/4 C cilantro, chopped (optional) 

1/4 tsp salt 

Preheat oven to 350*F 

In a large pot, bring the rice and chicken 

broth to a boil. (If you’re making 

this dish without the chicken broth, 

use the same amount of water instead 

and add a half tsp or so of salt to the 

water before boiling. 

Once rice begins to boil, cover and 

reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 

minutes. When rice is done, all chicken 

broth or water will be absorbed. 

Spray an 8x8 square casserole dish 

with non-stick spray and set aside. 

NOTE: Yes, you can use Minute rice! 

Your dish may lack a little bit of “depth 

of flavour” that regular rice would give 

you but hey, we do what we can with 

what we’ve got: Got less time? Use the 

Minute rice with chicken broth and 

serve it with a smile – it’ll taste great! 

Add to the rice: sour cream, green chiles, 

1/2 cup cheese, corn, and cilantro. 

Mix well. 

Season with salt and mix again. Add 

more salt if it tastes a little bland. 

Pour rice mixture into prepared casserole 

dish, and top with remaining 1/2 

cup of cheese. 

Bake uncovered 30 minutes. Cheese 

will be bubbly and lightly browned. 

Serve immediately! Serves 4. 

A tossed salad would round out this 

dish perfectly! This does not freeze 

well – the rice falls apart. 

OMIGOSH GOOD POTATOES 

6 C frozen hash brown potatoes 

2 C cheddar grated cheese 

1 (1 lb pkg) bacon, cooked and 

crumbled 

1 tsp garlic salt 

black pepper to taste 

1 C mayonnaise (or a bit more) 

1/2 C green onions, thinly sliced 

Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter or 

grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. 

Note: you can use 6 C of thawed 

store-bought frozen hash browns! 

Mix together the potatoes, cheddar 

cheese, garlic salt, black pepper, bacon, 

and green onions. Add mayonnaise 

(and more mayo to taste) and 

stir until everything is well coated. 

Bake until potatoes are tender and 

top is golden brown, about 45 minutes 

or so. Serves 8 for sure. Enjoy! 

LOADED RED POTATO CASSEROLE 

16 small red potatoes 

(about 1-3/4 lbs) 

½ cup 2% milk 

¼ cup butter, cubed 

½ tsp pepper 

¼ tsp salt 

1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar 

cheese, divided 

½ cup crumbled cooked 

bacon 

1 cup sour cream 

2 tbsp minced fresh chives 

Preheat oven to 350°. 

Place potatoes in a 6-qt. 

stockpot; add water to 

cover and ¼ tsp salt. Bring 

to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, 

uncovered, until tender, 

15-20 minutes. Drain; return 

to pot. 

Mash potatoes, gradually 

adding milk, butter, pepper 

and taste: add a ¼ tsp salt 

if it needs it. Spread into 

a greased 3-quart baking 

dish; sprinkle with 1 cup 

shredded cheese and 

bacon. Dollop with sour 

cream; sprinkle with chives 

and remaining cheese. 

Bake, uncovered, until 

heated through and cheese 

is melted, 20-25 minutes. 

Serves 6-8. 


and/or eating outdoors. 

ot luck! 

YOUR NEW FAVOURITE POTATO CASSEROLE 

3 1/2 lbs potatoes, (about 7 medium), 

peeled and cut into ¾ inch cubes 

1 can (10-1/2 oz) condensed cream of potato soup, 

undiluted 

1 C French onion dip 

3/4 cup 2% milk 

2/3 cup sour cream 

1 tsp minced fresh parsley 

¼ tsp salt 

1/4 tsp pepper 

1 pkg (16 oz) process cheese (Velveeta), cubed 

Additional minced fresh parsley 

Preheat oven to 350°. Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; 

add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, 

uncovered, until tender, 8-12 minutes. Drain. Cool 

slightly. 

In a large bowl, mix soup, onion dip, milk, sour cream, 

parsley, salt and pepper; gently fold in potatoes and 

cheese. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. 

Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until heated 

through and cheese is melted, 15-20 minutes longer. 

Just before serving, stir to combine; sprinkle with additional 

parsley. (Potatoes will thicken upon standing.) 

Serves 12. 

You can make this casserole up to one day ahead of 

time and bake it when you’re ready for it. Or, you can 

cover and freeze the unbaked casserole. To use, partially 

thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 

30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. 

Cover casserole with foil; bake as directed until heated 

through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 

165°, increasing covered time to 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours. 

Uncover; bake until lightly browned, 15-20 minutes 

longer. Just before serving, stir to combine. If desired, 

sprinkle with additional parsley. Remember: serves 12. 

CHEESY GARLIC SCALLOPED POTATOES 

5 lbs Russet potatoes sliced Gently pour vegetable broth 

” thick 

into pan and stir, add salt 

2 cups onions chopped and pepper, seasoning and 

small 

heavy cream. Stir until thickened, 

remove from heat just 

6 cloves garlic minced 

1/4 cup butter (½ stick) prior to boiling and then add 

1/4 cup flour 

2 cups of cheddar cheese. 

Stir. 

1.5 cups vegetable broth 

1.5 cups heavy cream 

1 Tbsp salt 

2 tsp pepper 

2 tsp Cajun-style seasoning 

8 oz sour cream 

3 C cheddar cheese grated, 

divided 

1 C pepper jack cheese grated 

1 C freshly grated Parmesan 

cheese 

Preheat oven to 400° and 

spray a 14 x 11.5 x 2.25 

baking dish with a non stick 

spray. Set aside. 

Peel and thinly slice potatoes, 

approximately 1/8” 

thick. Place in a large bowl 

until ready to use. 

In a large frying pan, melt 

butter over low flame then 

add onions and garlic. Sauté 

for about 4-5 minutes. 

Sprinkle flour over onion 

mixture, stir and cook for a 

couple minutes. 

Layer 1/3 of the potato 

slices in baking dish then 

add 1/3 of the sour cream 

and 1/3 of the cheese sauce 

over the potatoes. 

Top with 1/3 of the Parmesan, 

1/3 pepper jack cheese 

and 1/3 of cheddar cheese. 

Repeat layering 2 more 

times ending with cheddar 

cheese. 

Cover with foil and place in 

oven. Cook for 1½ – 2 hours. 

About 15 – 20 minutes prior 

to potatoes being done, 

remove foil to brown the 

cheese a bit. 

Remove from oven, let sit 

for about 15 minutes, then 

enjoy. Serves 10 generously. 

Cooking time may vary 

depending on how thin the 

potatoes are sliced. 


A 11

Cannabis Corner 

Cannabis for Chronic Pain 

Terese Bowors 

Cannabis effectiveness for chronic 

pain management is gaining validity 

with more clinical data showing 

the analgesic effects of cannabis in 

chronic pain cases. Cannabinoids are 

uniquely capable of modulating various 

types of pain, since cannabinoid 

receptors are widespread on a wide 

range of pain-regulatory pathways in 

the body. 

Studies, as well as a host of anecdotal 

evidence, are finding that regular 

microdosing with cannabis with a 

balanced THC:CBD ratio can help 

reduce chronic pain, make flare-ups 

less frequent or even eliminate pain 

completely. Pain types that respond 

well to cannabis include: arthritis, 

fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain and 

spasticity associated with multiple 

sclerosis, lower back pain, joint pain, 

headaches and migraines. 

We are all unique in how we respond 

to cannabis and we may need to 

experiment with the ratio of cannabinoids 

to discover what is most effective. 

The go-to cannabinoids that 

are most effective for pain are THC, 

CBD, CBG and CBN. THC and CBD 

are abundant and relatively easy to 

access in our area; CBG and CBN can 

be more challenging. Your cannabis 

coach can help you source products 

that are best for you. 

Will cannabis take my pain away? 

That’s the question we all want an 

answer to! How cannabis – specifically 

THC – impacts a person’ s pain 

seems to fall into two main categories. 

Some people report that cannabis 

quickly decreases their pain with the 

right combination of THC, CBD, CBG 

or other cannabinoids. 

Others say (as shared by Dr. Rav Iver, 

in his book Cannabis for Chronic 

Pain), that they weren’t entirely sure 

if THC was doing anything to relieve 

their pain, but it sure took their mind 

off of it! 

I have experienced both of these 

responses in my cannabis experience. 

Pain occupies so much mental 

space that attempting to think of 

anything else is a challenge. There is 

an immediate feeling of relief when 

pain thoughts subside. You begin to 

feel spacious in your mind and are 

able to go about your day as usual - 

sometimes pain-free and sometimes 

without any thoughts about pain. 

When beginning any cannabis 

routine it’s important to start with 

a low dose and increase your dose 

slowly to reach your desired effect. 

Your preferred method of intake 

has an impact on when you start to 

feel the effects and how long they 

last. Inhalation onset is the shortest 

with almost immediate onset and 

lasting the shortest length of time, 

1-4 hrs. When you take oil orally 

the onset is between 15-40 min, 

lasting 2-4 hours. The onset with 

oral ingestion of an edible is 1-3 hrs, 

lasting 6-8+ hours. If you experience 

mild, unpleasant side effects, this 

is an indication that you may need 

to reduce your dose and increase 

your dose more slowly over time. 

Mild side effects will diminish as our 

bodies acclimate to cannabis. If you 

do not experience the pain relieving 

effects that you desire, you may need 

to switch to a different method of 

intake or a different ratio of THC:CBD. 

Terese Bowors, 

Certified Cannabis Wellness Coach 

www.terese.ca info@terese.ca 

References: 

Medical Marijuana Efficacy: A Survey 

https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation.aspx?paperid=115717 

The Efficacy of Cannabis in Reducing 

Back Pain: A Systematic Review 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8907633/ 

The information shared is for educational 

purposes and should not be seen as 

medical, nursing, nutrition or legal advice 

and is in no way meant to take the 

place of your health professionals. 

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Cannabis Corner 

THC 

Misconceptions 

There are potentially 200 terpene compounds 

expressed by the cannabis plant and over 20 

flavonoids. The specific effect on a person from 

a strain of cannabis is determined less by the 

THC concentration and more by the synergies 

between all of these compounds that are 

found in the plant. Your body’s own endogenous 

cannabinoid system plays an important 

part too. 

Cannabinoids like THC and the terpenes and 

flavonoids are all produced and contained primarily 

inside resin glands that sit perched atop 

stalks that mostly grow up from the surface of 

the plant. 

These resin glands are finite spaces. When you 

increase the concentration of one compound 

like THC, it leaves less room for the other 

entourage compounds. The result may well be 

that the strain’s potential terpene profile and 

overall effects have been compromised. 

I have always enjoyed cannabis that had THC 

at or around 18%, with terpenes 3% or higher. 

Best advice when selecting high THC strains 

of cannabis to vape or smoke, is to go for a 

terpene content of at least 3-4% or higher. That 

will ensure you are not sacrificing the total 

entourage effect just to obtain the most THC 

per gram, and will give you an overall better 

experience with the cannabis you are buying. 

Jim Leslie, Kootenays Cannabis Tree 

Suite 106 – 601 Front St. Nelson 

250 352 0961 (Store) 

www.kootenayscannabistree.ca 

info@kootenayscannabistree.ca 

7 Tips to a Successful 

Retirement 

Ask yourself some questions. 

Do I have all my ducks in a 

row? 

…Financials, vision for retirement, 

travel plans, downsizing 

to a smaller place… 

Ask yourself – am I done with 

work? What lifestyle do I want 

to transition into? 

1. Retirement is freedom – freedom 

to choose what kind of 

activities you want (recreational 

activities, part-time work, 

a new business, mentoring 

others, start a passion career, or 

volunteering.) 

2. You are responsible to fill 

your day. After you leave the 

full time work world you now 

need to fill your day. What will 

that look like? 

3. Common signs of a failed 

retirement are depression, lack 

of sleep, grief, and loss of your 

identity. 

4. Learn from those who have 

gone before. Ask your friends, 

your colleagues: What did they 

do? Put the same amount of 

energy that you put into your 

work into something outside 

of work that gives you a greater 

satisfaction. Pick a purpose, a 

cause. 

5. Keep your spouse in mind. 

Plan your week calendars, plan 

for time alone and time to be 

together, and volunteering 

time. 

6. Have fun! Try new things – 

camping cycling, kayaking, art 

classes, gardening, woodworking, 

or even join a book club. 

7. Write your own 10 commandments 

– things that you 

are going to live by: take care 

of your body, exercise, stay 

flexible, cherish family time, 

pursue your passions… 

Wendy LeCroix 

Registered Retirement Coach 

at Your Retirement Path 

250-505-7704 

https://yourretirementpath. 

ca 

Peace of Mind for 

You and Yours 

Spectrum Home and Family Care 

Since 2004 we’ve been offering 

comprehensive, friendly, and 

professional home support services. 

Serving the East & West Kootenay 

250-265-3842 

www.spectrumcares.ca 


Showing in the Langham Art Galleries 

from May 16th until July 17th 

GEAR - by Bettina Matzkuhn 

Textile artist Bettina Matzkuhn examines 

the human presence in the backcountry 

by deconstructing outdoor 

gear and reconstructing it with the 

addition of embroidered imagery. Gear 

features interactive pieces revealing the 

artist’s response to the role of outdoor 

gear in the consumption, promotion 

and diminishment of natural spaces. 

VIOLENT FEMME 

by Branda Christoffersen 

In her new body of work Violent Femme, 

Nelson artist Branda Christoffersen 

explores her path through womanhood. 

Using line and color she investigates 

love, rejection, and becoming a mother. 

Kaslo Summer Music Series 

All shows free to the public - donations welcome! 

Saturday June 4 

Front Street Stage - 4-6pm 

Mostly Marley - 

Classic Reggae band from Vancouver 


Vimy Park Gazebo - 4-6pm 

Blackout Summer - 

Youth power trio from Castlegar 


Front Street Stage - 4-6pm 

Rumour Mill - 

Indie-folk duo from Nelson 

Saturday June 25 Vimy Park Gazebo - 4-6pm 

The Hillties - Funk, reggae, hip-hop band from Nelson 

Gallery Showings 

and Live Music 

“Experiences, much more 

than instruction, 

are a seeing with the 

inner eye, finding a channel to our 

essential inner life, 

a door to our deepest 

understanding wherein we have 

the capacity for 

universal response.” 

Lawren Harris, Canadian painter 

Warm weather is finally coming and the 

roads are good to drive. 

Get out and explore the West Kootenay, 

adventure is required to thrive ~ D65 

Music in the Park 

Thursdays at 6:15 pm to 8 pm 

Gyro Park, Trail 

Bring a lawn chair. Admission is by donation - 

$3 minimum suggested. Or buy a pass for the whole 

season for just $50. More info at trail-arts.com 

June 16: Boomer / Trail Pipe Band 

with Scottie School of Highland Dance 

Rock meets Scottish piping for an evening of dancing! 

June 23: Diamond Willow / Maple 

Leaf Band Classic country rock meets concert 

band pieces, show tunes and marches. 

June 30: Sly Violet / Heavyweights 

Brass Band Energetic, folk-rock meets 

New Orleans - inspired brass. 

July 7: The Night Market: Judy Brown 

Band / Petunia and the Vipers Roots music 

meets hillbilly-flavoured-swing inflected-ragtime. 

14 


Acetaminophen for 

Self-Management of Pain 

Pain is an indication that something 

is wrong with our bodies and thus 

pain should not be ignored. There 

are many causes and types of pain. 

Some causes of pain can be managed 

at home, whereas other causes 

of pain cannot be managed with 

self-care and are in fact a medical 

emergency. When in doubt, or if 

pain occurs suddenly, if it changes, 

do get it checked out by a healthcare 

professional. 

There are several medications available 

to treat minor, short-term pain 

that can be obtained from a pharmacy. 

Acetaminophen is a commonly 

used agent for treatment of pain and 

fever. How acetaminophen reduces 

pain is not clearly understood. Persons 

with severe liver disease should 

discuss acetaminophen use with 

their health care provider. Those who 

use alcohol (more than 2 drinks a day 

for men and more than 1 drink/day 

for women), or those who require 

acetaminophen for more than 5-7 

days should also consult with their 

healthcare provider. 

Although acetaminophen is generally 

considered safe at usual doses, 

there are some medications and 

supplements that can interact with 

acetaminophen. Some products 

that affect acetaminophen include, 

but are not limited to the following: 

alcohol, echinacea, fenofibrate (used 

to treat cholesterol), phenytoin (an 

anti-seizure medication) and carbamazepine 

(used for nerve pain, and 

seizures). Talk to your pharmacist if 

you start taking acetaminophen to 

check if you are on medication that 

can interact. 

Everyone should try to use the lowest 

effective dose to treat their pain 

without going over the maximum 

dose for any one dose, or within a 24- 

hour period. A healthy average sized 

adult can use 4000mg of acetaminophen, 

spaced out as indicated on the 

package directions. However, lower 

doses of 2400 to 3000mg may be 

recommended for some individuals, 

including but not limited to smaller 

individuals, the elderly, or those 

who use acetaminophen long-term. 

Many products sold for not only 

pain but cough and cold, fever, and 

muscle pain contain acetaminophen. 

Acetaminophen is a common cause 

of unintentional poisoning. Thus, it 

is essential that people ensure they 

are not taking more acetaminophen 

than recommended. It is important 

to know how to check if a product 

contains acetaminophen, how many 

milligrams (mg) are in each tablet, 

and how to calculate what you are 

taking. If this seems complicated 

check with your pharmacist. Also, 

store medications in a secure location, 

where children and pets cannot 

get at them. Most commercial acetaminophen 

products are best stored 

at room temperature, away from heat 

and moisture, but check the product 

for specific directions on storage 

requirements. 

If you believe someone has taken 

more acetaminophen than recommended 

it is important to seek 

medical help immediately. In BC you 

can call poison control toll free at 

1-800-567-8911. 

Other medications used to treat 

minor pain that can be used without 

a prescription include topical 

medications and anti-inflammatory 

oral medications (such as ibuprofen, 

naproxen, or acetylsalicylic acid). 

These medications will be discussed 

in a future article and have their own 

risks and benefits. 

Bonne M. BSc(Pharm), RPh 

Catherine M. BSc(Pharm), RPG 

***Please note the information given in 

the article is not a substitute for professional 

medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 

If you have or suspect you have 

a health problem, consult your family 

physician, or healthcare provider.*** 

Questions about wealth 

management, insurance 

or estate planning? Call us 

today at 1.800.665.5728. 


(Not so) Classic Come-ons 

ACROSS 

1 Ardent supporter 

7 Halloween hangings 

11 Reagan’s “Star Wars” prog. 

14 Atwood book “The ___ 

Woman” 

15 Successful music producer 

17 Pick-up line to a hockey 

player? 

19 AM frequency meas. 

20 Expression of good taste? 

21 Blows off steam, in a way 

22 Pick-up line to a doily 

maker? 

27 Isle of Skye neighbour 

28 ___ Carte, operetta company 

29 Clod on a golf course 

32 Veggie on a vine or a tine 

33 Yeltsin’s yeses 

36 Pick-up line to an architect? 

41 Holiday or Days 

42 Spoon cargo in a race 

43 Land of many sherpas 

44 Sorceress daughter of Helios 

47 Night before, perhaps, to a 

drunk 

49 Pick-up line to a hitman? 

54 Roofing frame 

55 Port for a thumb drive 

56 Suffix with two or go 

57 Pick-up line to a gambler? 

62 Slapshot off a pass 

63 Develop over time 

64 Kiev’s ctry. 

65 Sticks up 

66 Transferred, as property 

DOWN 

1 Tom Sawyer’s crush 

2 A neighbour to B.C.’s south 

3 “Captain Commando” ninja, or 

a cutlery brand 

4 Org. once led by James Comey 

5 Country NW of Greece: Abbr. 

6 “Mad” man Alfred E. ___ 

7 Cry of the hard done by 

8 Kids’ farm song finale 

9 Heater stat 

10 Overly flattering 

11 Take off for the lake? 

12 Al ___ (spaghetti spec) 

13 Nettles 

16 Thin as ___ 

18 Where “it’s fun to stay,” in a 

‘70s tune 

23 Real hoot 

24 Chunks of realty 

25 Germany/Poland border river 

26 Abbey on an Beatles album 

29 Failed Breathalyzer charge: 

Abbr. 

30 Him, in Heidelberg 

31 City dubbed “Lotus Land” 

32 Wrinkly-faced pooch 

34 Big Turk 

35 90-min. sketch show 

37 Kid’s response to broccoli, 

maybe 

38 Double-curve moulding 

39 Adequate, in texts 

40 Medieval toiler 

45 “No more for me” 

46 Try the freestyle relay again 

47 Better than better 

48 Thrown, as insults or grenades 

49 Kind of call from Bart to Moe 

50 Ones with regrets 

51 Words from one throwing in 

the cards 

52 Daredevil’s asset 

53 Deadly Sin #3 

54 Holier-than-___ 

58 Patio furniture brand 

59 Request a Milk-Bone, maybe 

60 Joanne’s split personality role, 

1957 

61 Enemy 

16 


Sudoku Here’s How It Works: 

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken 

down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the 

numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column 

and box. Each number can appear only once in each 

row, column and box. You can figure out the order 

in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric 

clues already provided in the boxes. The more 

numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve! 

Knock, knock. 

Who’s there? 

A little old lady. 

A little old lady who? 

I had no idea you could yodel! 

—@KnockKnockJokes 

Knock, knock. 


Ida. 

Ida who? 

Surely it’s pronounced Idaho? 

—@haileyhargreeve 

Puzzles - solutions pg 2 

For information or to volunteer, 

contact Joanne at 778.463.5247 or 

seniorstransportation@nelsoncares.ca 

For information, or to book a ride 

Contact Joanne at 778.463.5247 or 

seniorstransportation@nelsoncares.ca 


17

Care to Share 

Hide and Go Seek! 

Prettiest fence in the West Kootenay. 

Who knows where it is? 

email seniors@pennywiseads.com 

My Superhero 

Dad you know that I like Batman, 

And Superman's cool too, 

But I don't really need them, 

As long as I have you! 

Happy Father’s Day 

Official spring sidewalk 

greeters in Kaslo! 

Send us your photos, short stories (100-200 words), poems, best jokes, etc., for Care to Share 

by email: seniors@pennywiseads.com, or by snail-mail: Care to Share, Box 430 Kaslo BC V0G 1M0, 

or drop off at Pennywise, #209-312 Fourth Street Kaslo. Phone 250-353-2602, 1-800-663-4619 

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CASTLEGAR LIBRARY 

• The library offers Outreach 

services to seniors at Castlewood, 

Castleview and Talarico 

Place. A librarian visits these 

facilities on a monthly basis 

to bring and pick up materials 

and will also drop off and pick 

up books to individuals who 

are home bound. 

• We also have an online book 

club in partnership with the 

Kootenay Library Federation. 

The books for these clubs can 

be picked up at our library 

once the person registers. 

• Other services include our 

subscription to the Centre 

for Equitable Library Access. 

A collection for those with 

print disabilities. We also have 

a wide selection of large print 

books and audio books on CD 

here in the library. 

Kimberly Partanen, MLIS 

Library Director 250-365-6611 

info@castlegarlibrary.com 

Knock, knock. 


A broken pencil. 

A broken pencil who? 

Never mind. 

It’s pointless. 

PEN PAL CLUB 

Libraries across the Kootenays 

are bringing back the 

lost art of correspondence. 

Join the club and we will 

match you up with someone 

to correspond with 

– either by email or the old 

fashioned way – snail mail. 

This is a great opportunity 

to encourage one another 

in a trying time! 

Here is how it works: 

Register by emailing Melodie 

Rae at mstorey@nelson. 

ca and answer these four 

questions: 

1) Are you a kid/teen/ 

adult? 

2) Do you want a kid/teen/ 

adult pen pal? 

3) What are your interests? 

4) Do you want to correspond 

by email or snail 

mail? 

Give us a few days, but 

eventually the library will 

match you with someone 

in the Kootenays who is a 

good fit for you. 

Write a letter or create 

some artwork for your new 

pen pal and send it by 

taking a picture of it and 

emailing it to Melodie 

Rae at 

mstorey@nelson.ca 

OR Canada Post it to the 

library address: 

NELSON PUBLIC LIBRARY: 

602 Stanley Street 

proofread 

Nelson Public Library 

c/o Melodie Rae Storey/ 

Pen Pal Club 

602 Stanley Street 

V1L 1N4 

Whether by email or snail 

mail, we will forward your 

mail to your pen pal (your 

privacy will be protected – 

all mail will be forwarded 

through the library). 

Seniors & Outreach: 

The Library has a wide 

variety of materials 

available for loan, 

including: 

• Large print books and 

Reader’s Digest large print 

magazine 

• Audiobooks on CD and 

downloadable audiobooks 

• E-readers/ e-books 

are available for loan. 

Feature films, TV shows and 

documentaries on DVD 

and streaming services 

• Victor Readers 

available to borrow for the 

vision impaired. 

Call 250-352-6333 

Mon, Weds, Fri, Sat: 10-6 

Tues & Thurs: 10-7 

Libraries 

TRAIL & DISTRICT 

Public Library: 

1505 Bay Ave., Trail 

250-364-1731 

CARD CLUB 

Thursdays through 

June 23. 1pm to 3pm 

For ages 12 - 112 

Let’s play some cards! 

Bridge, cribbage, euchre 

and more! Drop in. No 

registration required. 

We Can Deliver! 

THE HOME LIBRARY 

SERVICE is a convenient 

way for library 

members who may have 

difficulty leaving their 

homes to borrow books 

and other library items. 

Our Friends of the Library 

provide this free monthly 

service to residents of 

Trail and Warfield who 

are homebound for at 

least 60 days due to age, 

illness or disability. For information 

please visit our 

website: https://www. 

traillibrary.com/services/ 

home-library-service 

or call 250-364-1731. 

Book drop: 24/7 

—@BiarianaCxH (at front window) 

Sunday, June 19 

Emily Tucker 

RRC 

Senior Financial Consultant 

Office: 250-352-7777 

Direct line: 250-551-7971 

emily.tucker@ig.ca 

515 Vernon St. Nelson 

Deanne Monroe 

Notary Public, trusted legal services 

Wills 

Powers of Attorney 

Health Care Directives 

Land Transfers 

250-551-4711 

www.nelsonnotary.com 

Wheelchair Friendly 

534 Josephine St, Nelson 


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June Horoscope 

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 

1st Week: Owning real estate 

has been a wise investment 

lately, Aries. Your home may 

have increased in value. Now 

could be an opportunity to sell 

and reap the profits. 

2nd Week: Warm and fuzzy 

feelings are the name of the 

game this week, Aries. Real 

world and online friends are 

sending love and support your 

way, and this helps you in any 

endeavor. 

3rd Week: If a difficult problem 

arises in the days ahead, seek 

the council of someone older 

or with more experience, Aries. 

He or she can guide you accordingly 

and assuage doubts. 

4th Week: Friendships are 

worth their weight in gold, 

Aries. That is good news considering 

you could make an 

important friend this week — 

but only if you put yourself out 

there. 

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 

1st Week: You want to advance 

your relationship, Taurus,. 

The best way to do that 

is to have some serious conversations 

with your romantic 

partner. Discuss everything. 

2nd Week: Taurus, try reaching 

out to colleagues you admire 

in the days to come. They can 

be an important network of 

people who help you make 

smart decisions regarding your 

career. 

3rd Week: Realize that you 

may have to tone down your 

reactions and behaviours this 

week, Taurus. This will earn the 

respect of those around you. 

Others are seeking calm and 

stability. 

4th Week: You just may be at 

your best this week, Taurus. 

Others will take notice of this 

immediately. Work finally begins 

to pay off, and it’s a good 

time to begin a project. 

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 

1st Week: Rework your budget, 

Gemini. You likely have 

some home renovations that 

you want to tackle over the 

next few weeks, and now is as 

good a time as any to get started. 

2nd Week: Don’t be afraid to 

speak your dreams to the universe, 

Gemini. This week you 

just may find out that the cosmic 

climate is ready to provide 

for you and make things happen. 

3rd Week: Some of your to-do 

items may need to be postponed 

this week, Gemini. You 

simply have too much going 

on and no wiggle room if projects 

or meetings run late. 

4th Week: There is something 

waiting for you in the great 

outdoors, Gemini. You have to 

gather the gumption to go out 

there and find it. You will have 

plenty of opportunities this 

week. 

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 

1st Week: Your mystique has 

others interested in emulating 

your style, Cancer. They can try, 

but they won’t be able to completely 

replicate your special 

nature. 

2nd Week: Cancer, concerns 

within your circle of friends that 

you thought were over and 

done with may resurface. Don’t 

let them adversely affect your 

happiness. 

3rd Week: It could be time to 

focus on self-improvement, 

Cancer. Spend a few days figuring 

out where you can do 

better. Maybe that’s focusing 

on spirituality or relationships. 

4th Week: Cancer, something 

impressive takes hold of your 

attention, and then you can’t 

get it out of your mind. This 

could be the inspiration you 

need to start something new. 

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 

1st Week: Leo, you may be 

thinking about starting a new 

long-term project. Put your vision 

on paper first so you can 

map out your plans and see if 

it is feasible with your current 

budget. 

2nd Week: Energy will be intense 

this week, Leo. Use it 

to your advantage to sail effortlessly 

through your list of 

chores or professional responsibilities. 

You’ll have extra fuel 

for fun as well. 

3rd Week: This is an ideal time 

to spend with your family, Leo. 

Plan a grand meal with extended 

family members and host a 

reunion of sorts. Catch up and 

share memories. 

4th Week: A particular person 

may play a key role in your life 

today, particularly as he or she 

interacts with forces at work. 

There is a chance for this relationship 

to grow, Leo. 

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 

1st Week: Virgo, you will be 

surrounded by plenty of people 

interested in social engagement 

in the days ahead. That is 

fine news for you, as you enjoy 

being out on the town. 

2nd Week: Virgo, try to stay 

the course as best as possible 

even when others are throwing 

distractions your way left 

and right. Simply keep your 

head down and plow through. 

3rd Week: Virgo, change may 

be a tad scary at first. But before 

you know it, you will be an 

old hand at what you are delving 

into. Just stick with it until 

reach your comfort level. 

4th Week: You have made a 

decision to get your life in order, 

Virgo. This week marks the 

first steps toward that goal. Accept 

help when it is given for 

an additional leg up. 

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These are the weekly Horoscopes for the month of May, 

Week number 1, 2, 3 and 4... 

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 2 

1st Week: Efforts at work have 

not gone unnoticed, Libra. 

What you have worked toward 

has impressed those who are 

in position to move you further 

along in the company. 

2nd Week: Libra, you are not 

one to rock the boat, but don’t 

be afraid to get a little loud and 

rowdy in the name of a good 

time this week. Self-expression 

can be a good thing. 

3rd Week: There may be misunderstandings 

with others 

unless you are very clear with 

your words and intentions, Libra. 

Watch your tone so things 

are not misconstrued. 

4th Week: Let your artistic 

side out to play, Libra. It’s not 

something others play witness 

to that often, but you can be 

quite imaginative when you 

set your mind to it. 

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 

1st Week: Scorpio, they may 

not be on the top of your 

mind, but legal matters must 

be worked out soon. This is a 

good week to revisit your longterm 

plans if it’s been awhile. 

2nd Week: Scorpio, lay some 

ground rules at home, especially 

for when you are working 

out of your home office. Others 

have to know there are limits 

to interruptions. 

3rd Week: Don’t get too 

caught up on your cash flow 

right now, Scorpio. You have 

certain projects on the horizon 

that may bring in more money 

that will tide you over for some 

time. 

4th Week: Scorpio, family matters 

may not be cut and dried, 

but that doesn’t mean they 

have to be challenging. Enjoy 

things that are not run-of-themill, 

especially with the family. 

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 

1st Week: Projects worked on 

this week will have a significant 

impact on your future, Sagittarius. 

You have a magic touch of 

sorts, so put it to good use in 

the days to come. 

2nd Week: Don’t worry if you 

feel disorganized or preoccupied 

right now, Sagittarius. 

By the end of the week, 

you’ll be back into the groove 

and things will move along 

smoothly. 

3rd Week: Sagittarius, you may 

discover you have been spending 

a lot of time focused on the 

job or another task that pulling 

you away from loved ones. Reconsider 

your priorities. 

4th Week: An exchange that 

takes place this week could 

have long-lasting after effects, 

Sagittarius. You won’t know the 

particular event in advance, so 

enjoy the anticipation. 

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 

1st Week: Capricorn, relationships 

in your life are strengthened 

over the course of this 

week. It is because you communicate 

effectively and with 

honesty and affection. 

2nd Week: You don’t need 

permission to treat yourself to 

a little luxury and indulgence, 

Capricorn. This week you can 

book a spa visit or maybe a 

spending spree to spruce up 

your wardrobe. 

3rd Week: Inspiration and 

imagination are soaring for 

you this week, Capricorn. Now 

is the time to put any creative 

ideas in play and see how they 

turn out. 

4th Week: Sometimes change 

only requires transforming the 

way you look at things, Capricorn. 

Try to see your daily life in 

a new light and maybe you’ll 

be more satisfied with it. 

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 

1st Week: You are interested in 

health and nutrition, including 

certain nutrients, exercise programs 

or other forms of alternative 

therapy. Study up on the 

subject. 

2nd Week: Aquarius, try not 

to grow impatient this week 

and expect immediate results 

on something you started. It 

could take some time before 

all of the pieces fall into place. 

3rd Week: Aquarius, you may 

be hoping to improve communication 

with a loved one, 

whether a child or even a sibling. 

Engage in conversation 

when you are distraction-free. 

4th Week: Get in touch with 

your desires and goals this 

week, Aquarius. Your plan and 

focus may have changed and 

you might need to realign your 

approach in this new direction. 

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 

1st Week: Pisces, artistic pursuits 

are piquing your interest, 

so focus your efforts on practical 

creative pursuits, like cooking 

or interior design. 

2nd Week: It’s time to make 

peace with any issues with 

which you have been struggling, 

Pisces. Friends can help if 

you let them. 

3rd Week: Someone who visits 

you could bring interesting 

news that ends up being the 

focus of the conversation. You’ll 

get your say with time. 

4th Week: Let go of some of 

the patterns in your life that 

simply aren’t working, Pisces. 

You’ll free up plenty of time for 

new pursuits. 

June 

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Exercise can help you enjoy living longer 

There are many reasons to 

get in shape. Weight loss 

is a prime motivator, as is 

reversing a negative health 

effect, such as high cholesterol 

or increased diabetes 

risk. Routine exercise also 

can improve life expectancy 

AND bring more joy to the 

act of living. 

WebMD says exercise keeps 

the body and brain healthy. 

That’s why exercise should be 

an important component of 

daily life no matter one’s age. 

Research published in the 

journal Immune Aging found 

that the way in which people 

age is 75 percent lifestyle 

and only 25 percent genetics, 

which underscores the 

importance of the lifestyle 

choices people make. 

July Long 

Weekend 

Sunday, July 3, 2022 

Cardiorespiratory fitness 

Many health experts say that 

cardiorespiratory fitness may 

be just as valuable a metric 

to determine overall health 

as blood pressure and lipid 

levels. People with a high 

aerobic capacity can deliver 

oxygen to tissues and cells 

efficiently to fuel exercise, 

according to data published 

in 2014 in the journal 

Aging & Disease. In a study 

involving 11,335 women, 

researchers compared V02 

max, also known as aerobic 

capacity, in women with 

mortality data. Women who 

were fit from a cardiovascular 

perspective had a lower 

death rate from all causes, 

irrespective of the women’s 

weight. 

Manage stress and mood 

Exercise has direct 

stress-busting benefits that 

can promote longevity. The 

Mayo Clinic says physical 

activity can increase the 

production of endorphins, 

which are the body’s feelgood 

neurotransmitters. 

In addition, exercise can 

imitate the effects of stress, 

helping the body adjust its 

flight or fight response accordingly, 

and help people 

cope with mildly stressful 

situations. While engaged 

in exercise, people may 

forget about their problems 

as they are focused on the 

activity at hand. 

Improve bone health 

Strength training and physical 

activity can stave off the 

effects of frailty and osteoporosis, 

which affects bone 

strength. A study published 

in the Journal of Internal 

Medicine in 2017 found that 

hip fractures are associated 

with diminished quality of 

life and survival among the 

elderly. One in three adults 

aged 50 and over dies within 

12 months of suffering a 

hip fracture, and older adults 

have a five- to eight-times 

greater risk of dying within 

three months following a 

hip fracture. Building muscle 

strength, balance and bone 

density through exercise can 

reduce falls and frailty, helping 

to prevent fracture-related 

health risks. 

Reduces Sarcopenia 

The health and wellness 

resource Healthline defines 

sarcopenia as the loss of 

muscle mass specifically related 

to aging. Doctors once 

considered this muscle loss 

inevitable, and it can affect 

stamina and lead to weakness. 

However, new indications 

suggest that exercise is 

the main treatment regimen 

for sarcopenia, particularly 

resistance training. This is 

designed to improve muscle 

strength and help balance 

hormone levels by turning 

protein into energy for older 

adults. 

These are just some of the 

ways exercise can help older 

adults live longer, healthier 

lives. 

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Where to begin? It is best to stay active your entire life. For 

many of us our day-to-day duties fulfilled this health requirement. 

When we retire we need to consciously create new 

activity patterns. 

Below is a list of common activities you may see advertised, 

that are fun and will have great benefits for us all! 

1) Water Aerobics 

2) Chair Yoga 

3) Resistance Band Workouts 

4) Pilates 

5) Walking - 10,000 steps a day 

6) Body Weight Workouts 

7) Dumbell Strength Training 

Improves 

strength, 

flexibility and 

balance while 

placing minimal 

stress on your 

body

A Father’s Day Tradition... 

BC’s Family Fishing 

Weekend 

The West Kootenay has so many 

creeks, lakes and rivers flowing with 

pure cold water. This is the world 

of the fish, millions of little ones, 

plenty of big ones and some truly 

gargantuan swimmers like the longlived 

sturgeon and the bull trout 

that inhabit the depths of Kootenay 

Lake and the Columbia River. 

On the shore, in a boat, with your 

rod in hand, the pastime of fishing 

is (ironically) grounding. Periods of 

intense observation of the water’s 

surface and its depths are interspersed 

with intervals when your 

mind just wanders where it will. 

BC’s Family Fishing Weekend is an 

annual celebration of fishing that 

coincides with Father’s Day weekend 

each year. This year it falls on 

June 17 - 19. During the three-day 

event, residents of Canada (individuals 

who have lived in Canada for 

the preceding 12 months) can go 

fishing without a licence. 

The BC provincial government 

waives the requirement for residents 

to buy or carry a non-tidal 

(freshwater) basic licence on that 

weekend. The federal Department 

of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, 

which manages tidal fishing, also 

offers the opportunity to go saltwater 

fishing for free. This is a great 

opportunity to get together with 

family and friends and try fishing! 

Exceptions: If you plan to fish for 

species that require a conservation 

surcharge stamp (steelhead, Kootenay 

Lake rainbow trout, white sturgeon, 

and salmon in both tidal and 

non-tidal waters); or angle Classified 

Waters (highly productive trout 

streams; listed as Class I or Class II 

waters in the water-specific tables 

of the fishing regulations) you are 

still required to purchase the appropriate 

licence(s) and conservation 

surcharge stamps. 

Anglers must still adhere to catch 

quotas ( www.gofishbc.com/ 

How-to-Fish.aspx#fishing-licences-regulations) 

and regulations. 

Make sure you have read and 

understood the Freshwater Fishing 

Regulations Synopsis ( www2.gov. 

bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/ 

recreation/fishing-hunting/fishing 

fishing-regulations ) so that you 

know where you can go fishing, 

and which fish species you 

can catch. 

During BC’s Family Fishing 

Weekend free fishing 

events for anglers and 

families are held around the 

province. Knowledgeable 

volunteers are on-hand at 

most events to teach you the 

tricks of the trade. 

Happy Father’s Day to all men 

role modelling fatherhood - 

brothers, and uncles, grandpas 

and step dads! We thank you 

for your contributions! 

~ D65 


www.bccrns.ca 

Imagine, 

Joe has a single older woman 

living next door, and every day 

he sees her water her plants and 

have tea on her immaculate deck. 

One day Joe realizes he hasn’t 

seen her in many days but her 

dirty teacup sits on the deck. 

What would/can/should Joe do? 

Some of us are comfortable just 

knocking on her door. Some not. 

Shirley goes to a local coffee 

outlet every day. Over a couple 

of weeks, coffee shop staff 

noticed Shirley’s appearance was 

changing. She was becoming 

unkempt, appeared cold, dirty, 

and hungry. Staff decided to 

approach her to see if there was 

something they could help with. 

She confided in them that her son 

had taken over her house and she 

was now living in the basement 

without proper cooking or bathing 

facilities. 

Because Joe and the coffee shop 

staff had learned what to do from 

a CRN workshop, they were able 

to get Joe’s neighbour and Shirley 

the help they needed. 

Having some knowledge of elder 

abuse and neglect will help you 

deal with a potential situation and 

make our communities safer for 

all older adults. 

Free trainings 

are available to 

everyone. No 

matter your role or 

activities in your 

community, we interact 

with seniors 

every day. Having 

the knowledge 

to recognize and 

respond appropriately 

is everyone’s 

role in keeping our 

older adults safe. 

Presentations: It’s Not Right, 

See Something, Say Something, 

Volunteering Is Good for YOU! 

Let’s talk about ageism, how to 

recognize and respond to potential 

elder abuse, creating healthy 

boundaries for working with and 

for seniors, and how to open the 

door to difficult conversations 

which can prevent/stop abuse. 

What is elder abuse? What are 

the signs, types and symptoms 

of elder abuse? What should or 

shouldn’t you do? Who do you 

call? How do you open the door 

to conversations? Who is responsible 

to investigate allegations of 

elder abuse, neglect, self-neglect? 

The pandemic has made our older 

adults even more vulnerable 

to abuse and neglect. This is your 

invitation to do your part in creating 

communities where all adults 

are safe, included and respected. 

Sandi McCreight has been working 

with and for seniors for 15 

years. Sharing her knowledge and 

experience through free presentations/trainings. 

She is the 

Castlegar CRN Coordinator and 

the creator and coordinator of the 

IRIS program in Castlegar. 

For more info or to book a presentation, 

please contact Sandi 

McCreight. Presentations can be 

for your small or large group, or 

for a collection of individuals. 

Due to COVID, presentations are 

via zoom only at this time. 

Castlegar CRN Sandi McCreight 

250.608.0706 

castlegarcrn@hotmail.com 

Beaver Valley CRN Jayme Fowler 

Email: beavervalleycrn@gmail.com 

Grand Forks CRN Rachel Warriner 

Email: gradforkscrn@gmail.com 

Kaslo CRN Elaine Smith 

250.353.7666 

Email: kaslocrn@yahoo.ca 

Nelson CRN Maxx von Ilberg 

Email: nelsoncrn@hotmail.com 

Salmo CRN Helen Oldershaw 

Email: helen@scrs.ca 

Regional Mentor, West Kootenay/ 

Boundary: Heather von Ilberg 

250.777.2103 

Email: heather.vonilberg@bccrns.ca 

For more info on the BC 

CRN or your local CRN 

please contact Heather 

von Ilberg or your local coordinator. 

These CRNs are part of the BC Association 

of Community Response Networks (BC 

CRN), whose mandate is to work with 

community, agencies, and government to 

develop a coordinated response to abuse 

and neglect of vulnerable adults. 

A CRN provides information and support so the community can both prevent and respond effectively to abuse and neglect. 

Visit www.bccrns.ca for more information. 

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