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It’s called Saranagati Village, and it’s 3,500 acres of a very different kind of

life. On any given day a visitor might see some of the 80-some residents of this miniature utopia hiking, planting food, dancing Bharata Natyam, swimming, biking, giving or receiving natural healing, doing kirtan, playing, or taking part in a festival on the land. It’s not these activities themselves that make it different – it’s that these make up the whole of daily life.

Saranagati, meaning surrender in Sanskrit, is located just outside Ashcroft, B.C. in the Venables Valley. Simplicity, sustainability and spirituality are the key values life centres around.

“It’s a Vaisnava community – it’s faith-based, meaning people who have similar religious convictions would be interested in living here because that’s kind of the focus of the community really, other than sustainability and responsible land management,” says Yoginath, a 20-year resident who has raised three children on the land.

Vaisnava is one of the major branches of Hinduism.

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Yoginath owns the Venables Valley Soap Co., which he runs from his home on the land. His house is part log cabin and part straw-bale construction, a natural building method that’s low-cost and provides great insulation.

Most of the homes of the 50 or so families on the land have been owner-built. “They’re a little unconventional and creative for the most part, but they’re all approved homes,” says Yoginath. “For example there’s a stone house, and one person did a tire house. And (they) may be unconventional shapes, like round.”

The community is in process of becoming an ecovillage, which according to Yoginath means using traditional methods rather than highly mechanized ones. In Saranagati’s case,

he said, “Ultimately it’s based on the cow, because the cow provides food, provides manure which provides nourishment for the soil and also provides fuel for heating... Food and shelter are the real necessities.”

Another aspect of this is the community providing all its own energy off-grid.

“It’s actually just more economical to create your own energy,” he said. “There’s some solar, and of course for heating there’s wood. And different homes have different arrangements.... There’s also some micro hydro power, and then some backup generators for emergencies or big jobs.”

The community is made up of devotees to Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the founder of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, what is more

commonly known as the Hare Krishna movement.

Saranagati’s known on an international level within that movement, and people come from all over the world to visit. “If they like what they see happening, then they may get involved,” said Yoginath.

The project is unique in Canada save for a smaller project outside of Montréal, and there are about a half-dozen similar projects in the U.S., he said.

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Saranagati’s land was acquired in the early ‘80s when a group of young women and men left their homes in the cities for a “spiritual frontier” in the country. Pooling their money, they made a down payment on the land. It’s now split into 50 shares.

Open fields, forest, three lakes, a creek and foothills make up the land Saranagati calls home. The valley used to be a summer hunting ground for some of the Nlaka’pamux First Nations people.

Summers now see festivals on the land. Coming up, Yoginath said there’s the Janmastami festival mid-August, followed by Radastami. “Shortly after that there’s Go puja.”

The festivals are designed to capture the heart, mind, soul and body, says the group’s Facebook page.

“Winters are spent absorbing in the holy name and taking Vaisnava association to a deeper level. And shovelling snow and stoking the fire box, of course.”

Yoginath says the real success of the community is that it has built a secure, wholesome environment to raise children in. “You see the result – children with values,” he said.

The village strives to create a working sustainable community with sound solutions for housing, education, food, technology, social interactions and economy, according to the village website. Doing this provides space and time for co-operative creativity, spiritual growth and healing.

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I sometimes think about the physical activity of my

ancestors. Working away in the fields of Punjab and walking or cycling as their main mode of transport. I imagine my ancestors ate quite a bit to fuel such physical activity.

I could be thinking about these things as a bit of justification for how much weight I have put on over the years. I really like my food but I also like working at my computer and usually use a car to transport myself.

For years, I sort of got away with this. I was definitely overweight but I didn’t feel all that bad. Then, I turned 40 years old and, for some reason, things began to change. Maybe, I just became too overweight. I started to get headaches and had bouts of shortness of breath.

In early 2012, I was asked to help raise money for the YMCA. The catch was I had to pledge to spend time exercising and ask people to financially (and

morally) support my activities. I was quite daunted by this, not really having been to the Y since I was a teenager. But, I said yes, and this started me a really good path.

A few months later, I was asked to write a column about training for the annual Boogie the Bridge walk / run in Kamloops. The catch again was I had to train! I hadn’t run for twenty years and was sceptical I would ever run again. But I said yes and, with the foundation of starting to exercice gently at the Y, I kept on down a much better path of physical fitness.

For the past 18 months, I have been increasing my physical activity and also watching what I eat. It has been a slow,

gradual progression. First, my goal was to walk 30 minutes on a treadmill, then I trained for a 5K walk / run, then a 5k run, and now I am training for 10K of mostly running. I’ve lost 30 pounds in the last year and I hope I can keep that weight off and still lose more weight.

I’ve been helped by many people and many factors. First, I owe a debt of gratitude to Darcy Harris at the Kamloops Y and Jo Berry from Boogie the Bridge for helping me get started again. I’ve also found tracking my fitness and activity helpful. I weigh myself every week and track how many kilometres in my running workouts. If I can do this, given where I was 18 months ago, I think anyone can. Happy fitness!

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The 16th annual Indo-Can Links Invitational Golf

Tournament was held on July 27 at Eaglepoint Golf Resort. IndCo-Ccan Links is a golf tournament dedicated to fostering multi-cultural relationships and raising money for worthy causes.

“The tournament was aimed at multi-cultural exchange of ideas, a meeting of friends and to serve as a platform for communication between different ethnic communities,” said Sukh Gill one of the organizers.

“The event wasn’t initially setup to do fundraising. A couple of us got together and changed the whole focus behind the event,” Gill explained.

The IndoCan committee is a volunteer group committed to

increasing community awareness of varied cultural and ethnic backgrounds. The committee’s main focus is to raise funds to make significant donations to worthy causes that transcend all cultures.

“Our focus in on the pillars of the society,” said Gill.

“Health and education being pivotal, we donated $15,000 to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation. This was the first installment to fundraise $100,000 (and) to be the leading sponsor on the Cardiac Care Unit at Royal Inland Hospital.”

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Kamloops Immigrant Services is a non-profit

society and registered charity that since 1982 has provided a wide range of services to help eligible people become fully integrated into Canadian and B.C. communities on economic, social and cultural levels.

As mentioned in a recent article, the three main countries of origin for immigrants coming to Kamloops are India, China and the Philippines, with a growing number of Europeans and Latin Americans coming as well.

It’s important to share that among the many ethnic groups engaging our services, the Indo-Canadian community has always had an integral role as both clients as well as supportive employees and volunteers. This rich cultural legacy enhances the mosaic of cultural activities in the Kamloops area.

English Language Services for Adults (ELSA) has been one of the initial programs offered from the outset at KIS. Our ELSA Program provides a different kind of English class four days a week. Our instructors hold undergraduate degrees as well as TESL certifications to teach English as a specialized service to immigrants. We make everyday English interesting, labour market focused,

and relevant to the daily lives of learners.

Kamloops Immigrant Services ELSA program provides four levels of student-centered classes focusing on reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Our advanced group uses these foundational skills to practice more detailed communication such as negotiating, persuasion and conversational diplomacy.

Continuous intake means students can join classes after completing a Canadian Language Benchmarks aligned placement test. Though we encourage attending every class, learners are not penalized for shifting schedules or occasional work-related absences. We do our best to keep participants aware of class activities and assignments. For clients who require and are available for additional instruction and practice, we strive to match them with tutors and mentors who generously share their time and knowledge.

Kamloops Immigrant Services ELSA program fosters a learning environment that:

Delivers quality English as •a Second language instruction in a welcoming and supportive learning environmentimproves client knowledge •of canada, canadian

institutions and civil society Builds self-esteem and •confidence in the daily life of newcomerscontributes to an overall •sense of belonging and well-being in canadaprovides opportunities for •new canadians to develop social ties, contacts and wider involvement within the local communityEncourages active self-•assured participation in the local labour market Serves as a transitional •link for new canadians considering academic studies

Our services are free to eligible clients (citizens, refugees and permanent residents). Although space is understandably limited, we’re also very proud to offer eligible students free on-site child care under the care of qualified early childhood educators at our licensed childminding service for registered children.

If you have any questions regarding our English language services, please contact our ELSA staff, Christopher or Lucia, at our office located at 448 Tranquille Rd., anytime between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday at (778) 470-6101 or toll free at 1-800-672-0855.


“In politics if you want anything said, ask a man. If you want anything done, ask a woman.”Margaret Thatcher, British Politician

Lakhvinder Jhaj wears many a hats. She’s a daughter,

wife, mother, a working professional, and a politician.

Jhaj immigrated to Mission, B.C. in 1976 with her parents and five siblings. For the young girl and her family the transition was not an easy process.

“Immigrating from India to Canada was full of challenges,” said Jhaj. “Mission was a small place and at that time we faced a lot of racism.”

Against all odds, Jhaj completed her schooling in Mission and later married Amarjit Jhaj.

After marriage, Jhaj moved to Penticton with her husband in 1986. The couple quickly adapted to the community as orchardists and started a convenience store.

But for this multitasking contemporary woman, family and work was not enough to challenge her.

“I have always been passionate about community,” said Jhaj. “I started volunteering in the community. I took up projects of translation for the community and worked for lawyers for free.”

Jhaj volunteered for different city committees and community organizations like the Recreation and Wellness Centre, Crime Stoppers, the Multicultural Society, and the Penticton and Area Women’s Centre.

“Volunteering provides me the vigor to get going. I feel it’s important for me to serve the community and make a difference in a person’s life.”

Jhaj spent approximately 23 years of her life in Okanagan region. The community here is the closest to her.

“I always wanted to bridge the gap

between communities,”said Jhaj. “People at CHBC Kelowna probably saw the passion and offered me air space on their radio. For about two years I got the opportunity to air a show “Okanagan Now”. The show focused on immigrant businesses that made a difference to the community.”

For her exceptional contribution towards the community, Jhaj has received various recognitions. While president of the Multicultural Society she was awarded a recognition for citizenship from Citizen and Immigration Canada. She was named Woman of the Year in 2003 by the Penticton Chamber of Commerce. In 2006 the Okanagan Life Program named her one of 50 most influential people in the Okanagan.

Her desire to help people motivated Jhaj to run for Penticton City Council. In 2009 she ran for election as the NDP candidate in the new provincial riding of Similkameen-Boundary.

“Many people told me to run for elections,” said Jhaj. “After the 2009 election I ran second time this year. It was from Aldergrove. I had the best

crew and we tried our best.”

Being a woman it was difficult for her to pave way into a man’s world.

“It was tough at the beginning,” said Jhaj. “I am (a) traditional woman and grew up with traditional values. People came upto me and told me quit. But I was all determined. I wanted to pave a path for other Indo-Canadian women.”

Throughout her journey, her strongest support has been her husband Amarjit and her children Paul, Livelan, Jeevan and Armaan.

“My husband has been my greatest support in this journey,” said Jhaj. “I am not an easy wife. I always challenged him. But he always stood by me to support me.”

What advise does Jhaj give to other aspiring female politicians?

“Don’t be afraid to take a risk,” said Jhaj. “But always bear in mind never make the decisions on the bases of your needs. Always keep your family into consideration. And before making any decisions always think of the consequences first.”

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history:

After more than 200 years of British rule, India was

finally independent on 15th August 1947. The British entered India in 1608 with the aim of trading on new land. After the Mughal Empire weakened in 1707, the East India Company took over India after the Battle of Buxar. The Biritsh started exercising their rule over India immediately after that and took charge of the Indian Military Forces.

After the World War II, Britain realized that it was difficult to hold its power over India. On one hand, Indian freedom fighters were in no mood to give up and on another, Britain realized that the international support they enjoyed all this while was stopped after the war.

Britain decided to step down but not before June 1948. However, the looming independence more so led to violence between Hindus and Muslims in the provinces of Punjab and Bengal. The communal violence was so much out of proportion that the then viceroy Lord Mountbatten could not

control the constant outbreaks. He decided to change the plan for transfer of power, barely allowing six months to agree on a mutual plan for independence. As a result, India won its independence struggle on August 15, 1947.

Partition was done and a separate state for the Muslims came into existence, with Muhammad Ali Jinnah being Pakistan's first Governor General in Karachi. On the midnight of August 15, 1947 India was sworn in as an independent country with Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru as the prime minister.

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USA is an independent nation for 225 years •and India for 66 years.

The then newly-appointed viceroy, Lord Louis •Mountbatten, supervised the birth of the modern states of India and pakistan. They came into being at midnight on August 15 1947, as astrologers could not decide on an auspicious date. Mountbatten attended the ceremony in Karachi on the morning of the 14th, and another at 11 pm in Delhi. pakistan's

Independence Day is August 14, India's is August 15.

The border was drawn by a London lawyer, Sir •Cyril Radcliffe. he was appointed head of the boundary Commission on June 3 1947. pakistan was split into two separate areas, East pakistan (today's bangladesh,) and west pakistan, with India in between.

After the August 1947’s Indian Independence •Act approximately 14.5 million people found themselves on the ‘wrong side’ of the border.

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“My first job in Canada was in a retail store - selling shoes,” said Singh. “In no time, I was promoted to the position of an assistant manager and transferred to Kamloops. This is where I met my wife Jas Rai.”

The couple married in 1991 and shortly after, he was transferred back to Victoria. Shortly after transferring, the store where he was working closed, and Singh decided to relocate his wife and two sons back to Kamloops.

After being out of school for 17 years, Singh decided to go back to upgrade his professional qualifications. He pursued a

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“After I completed my high school I went to college for a year and immediately decided to move to Canada,” said Singh. “Going back to (school) was the toughest challenge, especially since I had to juggle work and studies. I always kept my goals in front of me. I knew this was imperative to procure enhanced knowledge in my field of expertise.”

After completing his program in 1999 Singh got a job with Investor’s Group. Since then he has worked at the company as a certified financial planner and provided various asset management services.

Challenges in life come unannounced, however, and just when Singh felt settled he was faced with another unexpected twist in life — he was diagnosed with glaucoma.

“I was confronting the possibility of losing my vision entirely,” said Singh. “If I wanted I could have gone on disability, got paid and sat at home. But then that was not the kind of example I wanted to set for my children.” He decided to continue his work, and feels fortunate to

have such supportive and understanding clients. This made the transition easy.

“The only difference between me and another advisor is that I have visual impairment,” expressed Singh. “But other than that I have all the enhanced tools to help me succeed in my career.” Over the years Singh’s vision has gradually deteriorated, but he has taken one day at a time. After the initial stages of denial, he learned to accept his condition.

“For the first few years I kept telling myself that my situation (was) going to get better,” said Singh. “But eventually I had to accept the fact and move onto the next stage.” Singh became a part of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB). He thought of this as the best platform to connect with other people with similar diagnosis. “I bought a special monitor that assisted me in reading my computer screen better,” he said. “More recently, I have started using another program called ‘text-to-speak’. This converts text to voice and is a useful to maneuver through my work.”

Even when he was going through a lot of stress, he knew there was one person who was relentlessly supporting him –

his wife. “Without the help of my wife it would have been difficult to sail through,” he said. “She’s a trooper. She stuck by my side from day one.” Singh is family-oriented, and grew up with seven siblings. His family is spread throughout Canada and the United Kingdom. “Family has always been very important,” he said. “My parents always taught me to respect people around me.”

Singh recommends others prioritize their goals and plan the course of life simply: “If you have any goal - whatever it is - first thing decide how are you going to achieve it,” he said. “If your first goal is to save up and buy a house, you need to work on that. And that’s what my job is. I sit down with people. I identify their most important goals and help in planning for a better future.”

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People who work with me know that one way to really get under my skin (in good fun) is to call me “the Boss.” It always conjures up images of some old-school, heavy-handed, central casting corporate overlord, forcing his will on his minions. That’s the last thing in the world I ever want to be -- in fact, I have no desire to be anyone’s boss at all, it just happens to come with the territory of owning a business. One of my company’s core values is humility, both in our dealings outside the company and within, so if the word “boss” (or any of its iterations) is to be used at all, I prefer it used as a noun, not a verb.

I think and hope that anyone who works at Excel Personnel would tell you that -- other than my signing the checks -- we are about as close to a company of equals as you’ll find. We don’t use titles anywhere but on business cards, we fight for our beliefs and opinions passionately, without risk or penalty

(and I lose at least as many of those arguments as I win), and everyone is given all the freedom and authority they can handle to make decisions.

It starts with having great people, trusting them, ensuring they trust you, and letting them breathe. If you do, your role as the Big Cheese should mostly be limited to:

Overall vision/direction: When a business has great employees, having the time for “big picture” thinking and planning is usually a top priority for any owner. If you have people who can participate in the top level vision and direction-setting, by all means involve them. But generally speaking, your “bossiest” responsibility is to set the course and keep the business focused on staying on it.

Non-negotiables: There are always things that the founder or owner of a business feels so strongly about that there’s no point in discussing them. They might be related to the image of the company or representation of a brand, customer interactions, or even the office decor. If you feel so strongly about something that it is truly written in stone, that’s your prerogative. Just make sure it’s really something worth throwing your weight around.

Stalemates: There are times when democracy and consensus simply don’t work in business. Sometimes people or groups can’t agree on something important, a project has gone as far as it can go, a discussion is deteriorating.

When there’s no other choice but to make an executive decision (as my father used to say, “weighing the votes instead of counting them”), make the call. But always encourage people to solve their own problems so you don’t have to.

Discipline: The worst part of being the boss. Obviously the larger a company is, the more likely it is to have a human resources manager, or even an entire department. But for many small businesses, the owner is that department. And that means having to correct, warn, and at times, fire people.

It often can’t (and shouldn’t) be delegated, and it sucks.

Money: In a company with even a small number of people, day-to-day transactions are usually handled by employees, whether in sales, accounts payable/receivable or purchasing. But the overall finances of the business are, of course, the responsibility -- as critical as any -- of the boss. Cash, debt, investors, major expenses, real estate, profit and loss, inventory... even with a supporting staff, in a small business, these are almost always the boss’ burden.

Of course, every business is different. But for the most part, if it doesn’t fall into one of these five categories, a good, effective boss should stay out of it as much as possible, unless and until he or she has a real reason to get involved. Set the scene of your business, and let your people do their thing.

Great people will still make mistakes, and so will owners and managers, probably just as often. So the whole thing really comes down to choosing your battles. Don’t wield your authority unless you absolutely must, and never be bossy just to prove you’re the boss.

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As of this month, the primary responsibility for

Canadian passport services has moved from the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) to Citizenship and Immigration (CIC). The move is viewed as a sensible one as CIC already has the duty of determining Canadian citizenship. At the same time, Canada has launched the new 10 year ePassport which has an embedded chip that stores personal information, a photo and a digital security feature to prevent fraud. Canadians will have the option to get the traditional 5 year passport or the 10 year ePassport.

Service Canada will assume

responsibility for passport operations

and the public can still access passport

services through all of the same service

location currently available in Canada.

There are plans to expand the service

and to allow Canadians to apply for

passports online in the future.

Canadians travelling abroad who lose

their passports will continue to be able

to obtain consular support for

passport replacement at Canadian

diplomatic missions overseas. There

will, however, be a cost of $45 to

replace a lost or stolen passport. With

approximately 55,000 Canadian

passports lost or stolen each year, it is

not surprising that this previously free

service will now have a minimal cost.

The new 10 year ePassport will cost

$160 for adults and $57 for children

up to 15 years of age. The five year

passport will cost $120 for adults.

Passports applied for outside of

Canada will cost $260 for the 10 year

version for adults and $100 for

children. Since passport fees have not

increased in nearly a decade Passport

Canada has been operating by using

previously accumulated surpluses that

are nearly exhausted. The program is

funded entirely by passport

applications.

Technological changes are included to

align with dozens of other countries

and allow border authorities to

confirm the validity of passports.

Strengthening identity checks through

technological changes included in

ePassports reduces the risk of other

countries imposing visa requirements

on travellers as they have added

confidence that the passport is valid

and belongs to the bearer. Canadian

passports are highly sought after in the

black market due to the fact that

Canadians face relatively few travel

restrictions from other countries, so

the technological changes in the

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of tampering and identity fraud.

ePassports will look the same as old

passports, and ports of entry without

the equipment to read the embedded

chip will still examine passports

manually. Canadians will be able to

use their old passport until it expires.

If a Canadian wishes to apply for

the ePassport before their old

passport expires, they must provide a

written explanation as to why they

want the ePassport.

To celebrate Canada, many of the

pages inside new Canadian passports

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Canadian passports both more

attractive and more secure. If you

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passport under the light to see some

more obscure security features of your

Canadian passport. I believe you will

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Rhonda Williams is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant. She has worked as an immigration consultant since 1996. Prior to that time, Rhonda worked as a Canadian Visa Officer in India and Thailand for several years. Rhonda also teaches in the UBC Certificate in Immigration program and is on the Board of Directors of the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council. She is a frequent guest speaker on immigration across the country.

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For a student who needs a job mid-summer, things

may look dire. All the jobs might seem to be taken, and students are often feeling desperate for money.

There are jobs suited to those who are

adventurous and willing to work hard.

Fruit picking in the B.C. Interior has

long been a standby for those willing to

travel for seasonal work, moving with

the tapestry of ripening orchards

throughout Southern B.C..

“The people you meet, their stories, the

shenanigans... and camping on the

property was a welcome break from

paying rent,” says Jeanette Armstrong, a

mechanical engineering student who's

picking fruit for her fifth summer now.

“That's what I like about the work – you

meet so many amazing people and have

so much time to yourself.”

She's worked picking peaches, plums,

cherries, apples and grapes.

“A typical day starts around 6 to 8 a.m.

and ends around 12 to 2 p.m.,” she said,

“leaving a lot of time for hiking,

swimming, self-study, being a hermit

or jamming.

“Everybody plays music.”

Fruit picking has its own culture, with

many pickers travelling out from

Québec for the summer.

According to CBC, hundreds of young

people from Québec migrate for this.

Workers from New Zealand, Australia,

France, Scotland and other places

sometimes also pick fruit as part of

their stay in Canada.

“A trend has emerged for Australians

for whom fruit picking here is a

cultural experience,” says the Gatzke's

Orchards' blog about fruit pickers in

Kelowna area.

A fruit picker has to be willing to camp

outdoors, although some orchards

provide temporary housing.

The work is physical, and takes being

outside during the hottest part of the

year. It requires hand-eye co-ordination

and the willingness to live closely

with others.

“We would all eat together and ride

bikes down to the river and swim and

drink beer after work,” said Laurence

Pagdin. “There was always really good

conversation, and everyone had such

good attitudes.”

Pagdin picked both cherries and apples.

“The whole stretch of working on the

cherry orchard is actually one of my

favourite memories.”

Pagdin made about $1,000 in a month

picking. “You get paid by the pound.... It

really varied. Of course some people

didn't care too much about trying to

pick fast and make money. If you

were a real slacker, they would let

you go.” Pagdin says to make good

money pickers need to be prepared

to work hard.

Armstrong said cherries and grapes are

the most lucrative crops. She can make

$160 a day picking cherries, she said,

and it's easy work. She learned over the

years to find good farms, after a first

experience making just enough to eat.

Due to the minimal living expenses,

however Armstrong said she typically

now makes $3,000 a month.

According to the B.C. Ministry of

Agriculture, cherry season runs from

late June to mid-August depending on

the region. Peaches begin in mid-July

and run until mid-September. Apricots

begin in mid July and run until early

August, and plums begin mid-August

and are ripe until September. Grapes

and apples mainly begin in September

and October.

Armstrong says fruit-picking suits her

student lifestyle perfectly. “The farm

experience has allowed me to pick up a

part-time landscaping job during the

off-season (as well),” she said.

There are also jobs for cherry sorters,

with workers needed in packing plants

and at co-operatives in Oliver and

Kelowna. Many high school students

find summer employment doing

this, according to the B.C. Fruit

Growers' Association.

The association's website says workers

can find jobs by calling local Okanagan

farms, or visiting employment websites

such as Job Bank. An online search for

fruit picking jobs is an easy way to find

application forms, and it's worth it to

talk to others who have done it before

about where the good jobs are.

Pagdin and Armstrong both advise

finding an organic orchard if possible.

“Working on the conventional orchard

was kind of gross... I was constantly

washing my hands. They would be

white with chemicals after an hour

of picking,” said Pagdin.

“Organic farms are highly

recommendable as unless you have

good gloves, your hands are going to be

covered in pesticides,” said Armstrong.

If you are ready to sleep and eat with

people from diverse backgrounds, “it

can be a really fun and rewarding time,”

said Pagdin. “Be prepared to work hard

and have a good attitude and an

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It's an interesting month coming up, with many

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Over the past few months energies have been building as Uranus forms a square aspect with Pluto. The tension between these planets leads us collectively and individually toward a forced restructuring in life and society that occurs when things can no longer be ignored.

On Aug. 7, Jupiter in Cancer comes into the mix forming an opposition with Pluto in Capricorn, and on Aug. 21 forming a square with Uranus in Aries. What does this mean? Jupiter's role is to bring optimism and expansion wherever it goes. Sitting in challenging aspects to these planets means the restructuring process is going to get more intense. Unexpected changes and even crises could occur.

The good news is Jupiter will be in positive aspects with Saturn in Scorpio and Neptune in Pisces, so even though a radical restructuring process is occurring, helpful energy will also be available. Openings, opportunities and sudden awakenings can occur this month.

This positive influence is strongest in July. Try to tap into it when making some of the needed changes you may be forced to make.

August is likely to be tougher, when the challenging energies move to the forefront. Summer 2013 could be an intense period overall.

The other major occurrence this month surrounds the full moon in late Capricorn July 22, exact at 10:16 a.m. Capricorn is all about finding what's authentic to you in terms of your values. How do you dedicate yourself to your values on a practical level? On this full moon we're asked to take stock of what we have and what we need. We can draw on deep wisdom with Capricorn, looking at tried-and-true traditions that have stood the test of time. This is a time to act on what is solid, and dedicate yourself to your true calling. Who do you want to be in the world? Which dreams do you need to make real in order to be true to yourself? Find what has depth that goes right down to your bones. What will serve the world?

With Capricorn, no means no and yes is binding. The full moon always occurs across from the sun in the opposite sign, so this full moon sees the sun in Cancer. Both signs are focused on building things that last.

Ask yourself: What can I give back to the world? How do I pace myself and make myself strong? How do I acquire needed skills and make wise use of resources? How do I increase my self-sufficiency? Look for ways that you can base your life and invest your energy into what is substantial. Work on structuring your life so that you put your energy into what's really important. What are you dedicated to? Are you demonstrating your values to the world in the way you live? What do you want your life to mean on this Earth?

Capricorn is a serious sign. It's about taking responsibility and knowing when to say yes and no. It's about boundaries and limitations. Look at areas where you serve others before yourself, and take responsibility for making practical changes where that exhausts you.

Amidst this serious focus, the sun is in Leo all month. A sign of a different flavour, Leo is fiery and focused on creativity, generosity, hospitality, risk-taking and personal recognition. Leo time in general every summer is a time to turn up your own radiance, claim your place at the centre of things and be visible.

The new moon in Leo Aug. 6 is a good time to begin things in areas that involve children or creativity.

Watch for power issues that could surface July 27 when Mars opposes Pluto.

Watch for tensions and the potential for sudden accidents or violence on July 31 when Mars squares Uranus.

July 26 should be a very pleasant day, with Venus conjunct Neptune and in sextile aspect to Saturn.

On Aug. 22 the sun enters Virgo, and we all shift our energy to prepare for the time of school and fall harvest!

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Known as the ‘Pearl of the Orient’ or ‘Tourist

Paradise’ – Goa is located on the Western coast of India. Travelers from all over the world are attracted to its splendid scenic beauty, architectural grandeur of churches and temples and breathe taking virgin beaches.

beach tourism:

Some of the major tourist attractions for both domestic and international travelers are the beaches in Goa. The 125 km coast line is has a spread out of various beaches. The beaches are predominantly divided into north and south Goa beaches. Two of the most popular beaches are Baga and Anjuna. Highlight of these beaches are shacks that serve fresh seafood.

Baga beach, known as an extension of Calangute beach, is located 10 km west of Mapusa. Baga beach is located between Colva and Calangute. Similar to the popular flea market of Anjuna beach, Baga has initiated a Saturday night market.

Nightlife at Baga makes it the most popular. If you are looking for live bands Baga beach is your destination.

If you are looking for some solitary time thevillages of Majorda and Betelbatim are your destination. Beaches in these areas provide excellent services in luxury stay. Apart from this there is good chance to enjoy empty beaches, fresh water seafood served at the shacks coupled with a cool lime soda or a glass of chai.

Palolem is the southernmost beach in Goa. Earlier an undiscovered beach, it is flooded with tourists to discover the virgin beauty of the beach. The beach has a combination of eateries – western style bars and restaurants owned by expats and shacks at the beach side that provide local food. This beach is termed as a best getaway

destination for some solitary time and for private parties.

If you head further south, you will encounter another virgin beach Patnem. This beach is appropriate if you are looking for some quality time alone and for backpackers.

Agonda is a virgin beach 12 km from Palolem. The water here is so crystal that you can easily see underneath the shore while swimming.

The waters are crystal clear and it`s easy to see the underneath the shore while swimming. Among the other popular beaches in Goa are the Colva beach. Colva located in the south of Goa is known as ‘white sand beach’.

Spiritual tourism:

Goa is a major attraction for tourists from all over the world. A huge segment of the population in Goa are Christians, the Church is an imperative part of the spiritual life here. Se Cathedral of Goa is one of the largest in Asia.

The Cross of Miracles located in the cathedral has the highest number of spiritual tourists.

St .Anne is another church that sees travelers from all over the world come for worship. The Basilica of Bom Jesus is known as a world heritage monument. The church is known for the preserved mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier. He was the member of Society of Jesus and came to India to spread Christianity with the Portuguese.

Apart from Churches, Goa houses Hindu temples and Muslim mosques. Sri Mangueshi temple at Ponda in Goa is the most visited and popular temple amongst Hindus. Shri Mahalakshmi temple at Bandora is known for worship of Goddess of the Shakti. It is important because history has it that this was the first Hindu temple to built in Goa.

The muslim population in Goa is very small. Goa hosts about 26 mosques - the Jama Masjid and the Safa Shahouri Masjid are two of the most famous

mosques in Goa.

Museums:

Goa has two museums that have been mostly attracting tourists- Goa State Museum and Naval Aviation Museum and are located in Panjim and Vasco respectively. Another must visit place is the Goa Science Center, Panjim.

Food in Goa:

Goa serves a cosmopolitan cuisine. Food served in here ranges from a mix of traditional, continental to seafood delicacies. The price range has been made to suit all wallet sizes. Tourists can never complain of the variety and availability of food choices in Goa.

Start your day with banana pancake for breakfast or French toast. For lunch make an appetite for the very traditional tandoori chicken or butter chicken or experiment with the Indian Chinese noodles and Manchurian.

You cannot leave Goa without trying local Goan cuisine. Don’t miss out on the chicken cafreal and vindaloo.

A must-try is the seafood at the various shacks. Also not to miss are the lip-smacking pakoras served at the beach side with a hot sipping tea.

Goa weather and climate:

The state is located in the tropical zone and close to the Arabian sea. Most of the year Goa experiences hot and humid climate. It is advisable to visit Goa during the short winter between mid-December to February.

Handy information for tourists:

Directorate of Tourism Rua de Ourem Patto, Panjm. 0832-222-6515. Open 9.30am-1.15pm, 2-5.45 pm

visa requirement:

Foreign nationals who plan to visit India need a visa. Visa application must be done at the Indian embassy or high commission in your respective countries. Travelers planning a longer stay need to register at the Foreigners’ Regional Registration Office with the 14 days of their arrival.

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Furniture

UNIQUE ANTIQUE- STYLE Wooden Desk with chalkboard top. $80/obo. 250-374-7488.

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ATV/Dirt Bikes

2010 ARCTIC CAT ATV Prowler XLT 700, 2-seat- er. Brand New. Fully loaded. $11,800. 250- 554-1309.

2/YAMAHA QUADS. 660&400/CC. Fully equipped, tilt trailer, 14’ deck with ramp. Approx. 600kh/ea. Pristine. (250)577-3581.

Motorcycles

2005 HARLEY Davidson Sportster 1200R, Black pearl. 2,800kms. As new. Many extras. $7995. 250- 377-1152.

Collector & Classic Cars

1981 MERCURY Capri. 6cyl/auto, 2dr with T- Roof. $1,500/obo. 250- 573-3165.

1978 CADILLAC Coupe DeVille 4door, sedan. 425/motor. A1 shape. Red interior/white outside w/vinyl top. 29,000 origi- nal miles. Or trade for Jeep. $4,500/obo. 250- 378-3648, 250-525-1212.

1967 OLDS Cutlass Con- vertible, rare. Completely restored, new paint, top, re-conditioned motor. $29,000/obo. 250-376- 0803.

Cars

2005 PT CRUISER. 4cyl, auto, air, tilt, cruise, P/W/DL. 123,000kms. Ex- cellent condition. $4,200. (250)314-9691, 250-314- 7947.

2005 CHEV Cavalier. 4dr, A/C, Cruise, Auto. Excel- lent condition. Grey. $2,900. 250-573-5036.

2003 BUICK Park Ave- nue Ultra. Excellent condition. 128,000kms. Fully loaded. Black/tan leather interior. $8,000/firm. 250- 376-9796(message).

Cars2002 VW Jetta VR6. Leather, power windows etc. Sunroof, auto, air, mags, winter wheels, snows. 115,000kms. $7,000. 250-374-4052.2002 CHEV Impala. 4/dr, F/W/D. 139,600kms, Win- ters/summers. Recently serviced. Excellent condition. Clean. $5,400. (250)374-1541, (250)374- 0811.2000 MUSTANG Con- vertible. Senior owned. 115,000kms. Gold. Pris- tine. Garaged. Rust free. Needs nothing. $6995. [email protected] CHRYSLER Intrep- id. P/W, P/L. Auto-starter. Excellent touring car. Winter tires/rims. Block- heater. $3,000. 250-374- 4713.1993 HONDA Accord. 4/cyl auto. 2/door. Power locks, windows, sunroof, air. 203,470kms. $2,750/obo. (250)376- 9796 (message).

Sport Utility & 4x42007 JEEP Liberty 4x4. 3.7 Litre. V6, auto. Good condition. Tow bar. 95,000kms. $15,995/obo. 250-578-7301

Trucks & Vans2009 CHEVY Uplander. High mileage reason for low price. Loaded. Good condition. $7,200/obo. 250-554-0580.2002 DODGE 3500. Die- sel. 8’ deck, tank, electric pump. Many extras. (250)573-3872.2000 CHEV Silverado. Reg/cab, 3/4T. 2WD. 5.3V-8, Air, Auto. 234,000kms. $2,800. 778-220-6815.1999 CHEV LS 1500, 4.8L, RWD, ext/cab. 152,000kms. Good condition. Canopy, new tires. $7,000. 250-571-0316.

BoatsTHURSTON Fiberglass 17ft. Boat, double hull. 80Hp Mercury. New paint, upholstery, canvas top. $3,200/obo. 250-573- 0047.LUND 12FT. Aluminum. Excellent shape with aluminum rubber tire kit. New oars’s. $1,450. 250- 372-3972.BRAND NEW 9FT Flat Bottom Aluminum Boat w/wheels, anchor plates, seat plates. Includes 2HP 4-stroke Honda motor. $2,200/obo. 250-372- 1702.

Boats

1999 MARIAH. 25ft. Vol- vo Duoprop SS big block on custom trailer. $17,000. 250-682-0039.

16’ CLASSIC Sidewinder Ski Boat. 140HP OB Su- zuki w/EZ loader. Re- duced $2800. Quick sale! (250)376-7826.

14FT. CANAVENTURE. New upholstery, canopy. 40hp Mercury c/w trailer. Stored in garage. $4,000. 250-828-2959.

RV/Campers/Trailers

WRECKING 1998 32ft. Wilderness Trailer. Part- ing out all windows, F/S, furnace, hotwater, awning ++. 250-374-4437.

SHUSWAP TRAILERSHigh Quality Trailers

Equipment/Car Haulers. Enclosed Cargo, Industri- al HD Flatbeds, Dump- box/Utility. 1-855-832-8414www.shuswaptrailers.com

INSTANT COTTAGE, easily towed. 2006 Mon- tana 5th Wheel. 34’RL. 4-slides. Many extras. $35,000/obo. 250-392- 5796. Pictures.

DIESEL MOTORHOME. 28’ 1986 Ford. Sleeps 6. Rear twins. 2door fridge. Many extras. $14,500. 250-376-4880.

2011 19’ LITE Travel Trailer. Sleeps 4. Excel- lent condition. $15,500. (250)374-0507.

2010 8FT. Travel-Lite Camper and 2008 Dodge 3500 diesel truck. 55,000kms. Like New. $53,500. 250-554-0995.

2010 16’ Tamarack Trail travel trailer, light-weight, loaded, immaculate, c/w equalizer hitch $12,500 Ph: 250-828-7857

2001 TOPAZ 24ft. Travel Trailer. Good condition. F/S, M/W. $10,500/obo. 250-376-7951.

1991 FLEETWOOD Bounder 28’ A-Class. Ford 460. Excellent condition. Many quality extras. $18,500/obo. (250)573-1736.

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Commercial

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