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Senior Muscle Power Proves Mighty

Senior Muscle Power Proves Mighty

Published in Impowerage – 2009 BC Senior Games Athletes break records and boost hearts – by Irene Butler - Athletes and dignitaries were piped into the Olympic Oval by the Legion Colour Guard and Bagpipers. At this gala ceremony to open the September 16th to 19th 2009, Richmond BC Seniors Games well-wishers and singers took to the stage. A torch relayed around the Oval culminated in the hands of 95-year-old Norma Spencer, the oldest participating athlete. Barely coming to mid-chest level of her escort MLA Rob Howard, Norma with the torch held high, lit the cauldron to start the...

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Richmond B.C. Seniors Games 2009

Richmond B.C. Seniors Games 2009

Power of Age Watch as our seniors, ages 55 to 95 years young Go for Gold Click to be “inspired” by the Power of Age Senior Games/

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The Secret behind “the Secret” of Gateway2 Ranch

The Secret behind “the Secret” of Gateway2 Ranch

By Irene Butler – Prima’s powerful flanks move in an easy rhythm as she nears me, her rich brown coat glistens in the sunlight. I see my reflection in her gentle eye as she puts her nose close to my face and whinnies a greeting. Paschar then nuzzled in, followed by Micah. Amongst these Warmbloods (sport horse breeds), I notice two Shetlands, and…what? a bull! – his stocky form nonchalantly munching hay alongside several large equines.

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Historic Steveston’s Cannery Row

Historic Steveston’s Cannery Row

By Irene Butler – Photos by Rick – Published in “TravelingTales.com” – “He’s too short, and too ugly to marry,” said Asayo. At first it was thought this “picture bride” was in bad sorts from her long journey from Hiroshima Japan in 1923 – but she meant it. As was the practice of the time, Japanese immigrant workers chose a bride from a picture, then worked via a matchmaker to arrange her passage to Canada. Refusing to wed this troll-like man, Asayo was obligated to pay back the $250 it cost to bring her to the fishing village of...

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The “Other” Olympics

The “Other” Olympics

Thousands gear up for record-breaking BC Senior Games – By Irene Butler – Published in Impowerage e-zine – The city of Richmond will pulsate with grey power from September 16-19th. Thirty-eight hundred 55+ aged participants have registered, making it the largest sports event the city of Richmond has hosted and the largest BC Seniors Games since they began in 1988. The Games will be supported by thousands of event volunteers and community groups working together. There is no entry fee for spectators coming out to see the games, which will include 29 sports, such as: soccer, track & field,...

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