http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story--1025-.htm Sat, 04 May 2013 17:35:02 PDT Updated every 10 minutes - FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY Copyright: (C) Castanet.net http://www.castanet.net/rss/ http://www.castanet.net/images/castanet-small.gif http://www.castanet.net/ http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-90829-1025-.htm#90829 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 05:00:00 PDT When I tell people I grew up in West Kelowna, the question that often follows is, “You must have seen a lot of change, eh?” And indeed it’s very true. When I attended Westbank Elementary, there was no couplet highway, mega-stores or double-laned highway to the Lower ... http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-85996-1025-.htm#85996 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 05:00:00 PDT In my last column, I talked about finding a rewarding way to give back to community. This week’s topic is choosing the cause you will support. We all make careful choices about where we put our time and money. There are hundreds of causes and organizations saying “pick me!... http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-85369-1025-.htm#85369 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 05:00:00 PDT Photo: Contributed In this column and the next one, I will share ways of ensuring a satisfying experience when giving back to community. This week, I focus on important questions to ask yourself. Next time, we turn our attention on questions to ask of the causes and organiza... http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-84592-1025-.htm#84592 Sun, 23 Dec 2012 05:00:00 PDT Photo: Contributed This time of year, many families struggle with expenses. It’s not just being able to buy presents and serve a turkey dinner; with utility costs going up, many families fear they won’t get through the winter. Every little bit of help can...