BIKE TO WORK CHALLENGE
FAMOUS KVFD BREAKFAST
RODEO PARADE
RDOS and City of Penticton go at it again See page 5
Well fed in Memorial Park on the holiday weekend See page 4
People line the street for popular parade See pages 18, 19 and 20
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Rodeo weekend roundup Police report few incidents during rodeo long weekend By Steve Arstad The Review The weather gods were kinder to the Keremeos Rodeo this year than in the past two, helping to make for another successful weekend for the small but popular long weekend event. With tempatures hovering in the low 20’s, overcast skies for the most part, and light winds, the weather was pretty Cody Charleyboy of Alexis Creek rode “Tylenol” for a few seconds during Saturday’s bull riding event at the Keremeos Elks Rodeo. Charlie Attrill of much ideal for con- Langley, B.C. won top spot in the bull riding category, with Steve Hohman placing second. The bulls won third place. For more on the weekend rodeo, testents and viewers please see pages 9, 12 and 13. alike. sold out, in spite of a as much as an hour racing, with only a were arrested. A plate A moderate crowd clown sidekick, a de- creased attendance. T h e w e a t h e r brief period of inclem- prior. Hundreds lined slight rain to mar the glass window in front gathered at the ro- parture from the last the street to watch late afternoon. of the Pasta Trading deo grounds on River few years when J.J. through the weekend ent weather. Parade weather a strong turnout for The Keremeos de- Post was broken over Road on Saturday to Harrison provided the was mostly comfortwatch the intial events, clowning around. All able, with a few wind was almost perfect, Keremeos’ first parade tachment of the RCMP the weekend, when it reported a fairly quiet appeared as though which included a full stock was provided by gusts from time to although overcast, of the year. Monday saw an- long weekend in the someone went through round of rodeo, mod- C+ Rodeos this year. time to make things much like the rest of Sunday’s events somewhat cooler, but the weekend. Some other moderate turn- community. There was it. Blood and hair was erated by perennial favourite, Al Parsons. included an extensive still, not bad. Sunday’s viewers were on the out in the grandstand a fracas outside a local found at the scene, but Jayson Charters made lineup of saddlebronc steak barbeque in Me- curb, waiting for for an afternoon of bar on Saturday night, there was no evidence his debut as Parson’s riders, along with in- morial Park was nearly the parade to start bullriding and barrel but no out of towners of burglery.
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OKANAGAN FALLS SECOND MON: Communities for Kids OKFalls Table Mtg., 2:45 pm at StrongStart Early Learning Ctr. at OK Falls Elementary, 250-498-8433 for more info. MON. & WED.: Carpet Bowling 1 p.m. Seniorís Centre. TUESDAY: South Okanagan Toastmasters 7 - 9 p.m. at Best Western in Osoyoos. Call 498-4412, 499-2144. TUESDAY: Bingo at the Senior Citizenís Centre on Willow St. 1p.m. (except last Tues.). EVERY 3RD TUESDAY: Legion Branch #227 Gen Meeting 7 p.m. Jack Hill Room, OK Falls. WEDNESDAY: Join the Stroke Recovery Club for stroke survivors and caregivers, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society office, #2-996 Main Street, Penticton..Call Tina at 490-0613. FIRST WEDNESDAY OF MONTH: OK Falls Legion - Ladies Auxiliary General Meeting 1:00 p.m., Jack Hill Room, OK Falls. THIRD WEDNESDAY OF MONTH: OK Falls Womens Institute meeting at the Falls Community Centre business at 7, entertainment at 8 p.m. Call Betty for more info - 497-6665. THURSDAY: Bridge 1 p.m. Seniors Centre. THURSDAY: Crib 7 p.m. Seniors Centre. THURSDAY: Computer classes 9 a.m. Seniorís Centre. FRIDAY: Arts group painting 1- 3 p.m. FRIDAY: Whist 7 p.m. 2ND & 4TH FRIDAY: A Wellness Clinic is held at the Seniors Centre, on Willow Street, 9 to 11 a.m. Have your blood pressure, heart and weight checked by a retired registered nurse. Open to everyone. FIRST FRIDAY OF MONTH: OK Falls Legion - Ladies Auxiliary Dinner and Entertainment 6:00 p.m. After the Meat Draw. THIRD FRIDAY OF MONTH: OK Falls Legion Ladies Auxiliary Steak Fry Dinner 6:00 p.m. After the Meat Draw. FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS: The Okanagan Falls Legion Branch #227 has meat draws from 5:00 p.m. SATURDAY: OK Falls Legion Branch #227, Dinner and Dance 6:00 pm. FIRST SATURDAY: Ladies Auxiliary Branch #227. Drop in Bingo 1-4 p.m. Jack Hill Room. OK Falls. THIRD SATURDAY OF MONTH: Drop in bingo at OK Falls Senior Centre. 1128 Willow St. KEREMEOS MONDAY: N.A. meets at 8 p.m. at the South Similkameen Health Centre. 2nd MONDAY: Similkameen COPS, 7 p.m., Upstairs at the Legion (Legion Hall). Ben Gumm for info 499-0216 4th MONDAY: Orchard Haven - Friends and family council monthly meetings. Making a difference to residential care. MON, WED, FRI: KrossFit Fitness (similar to ‘boot camp’) 7:15 - 8 am, Sim. Rec. Centre. For more info call Theresia 499-2029 or email trin51@yahoo.ca TUESDAY: Every 2nd, Caregiver Group, Activity Room, Orchard Haven 1:30 - 3 p.m. For info 499-3020 TUESDAY: AA Meetings, 7:30 p.m., in the Health Center Activity Room, info call Diane 499-0077 TUESDAY: Handguns 5:30 pm Fly Tying/22 Shoot, 7 pm, KCSA (Keremeos Cawston Sportsmans Association) Club House. More info call 250-499-7027. TUESDAY: Keremeos Bellringers, 7:30 pm, Cawston United Church, for more info call Herma @ 499-5292, Joan @ 499-2450. WEDNESDAY: Qigong exercise 9 a.m. Cawston Church Hall. 499-7852 for information. WEDNESDAY: Kyokushin Karate at Legion Hall from 5 - 7 p.m. Phone Lyle for info 292-8565. WEDNESDAY: Diabetes Clinic, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Similkameen Health Centre. RN & Reg. Dietitian in attendance. Dr. referrals or self refer-
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The Thursday Night Jazz Band ensemble will entertain at The Cawston Community Hall on Thursday May 31st at 7:30 pm. The Cawston concert is part of the ongoing effort of K Mountain Music Invitational Society to provide expenses for students attending music events like the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival in Missoula Montana and to participate in the Summer Music programs at The University of British Columbia. Doors open at 7 p.m., music from 7:30 to 9:30 with beverages and snacks on hand through the evening. Tickets are $10 and at a reduced rate of $7 for seniors and students. Advance tickets are available at Cawston Marketplace and Keremeos Pharmacies.
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English Classes for Migrant Workers Wednesdays, 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Elim Tabernacle We would also welcome volunteers to help, you do not have to speak spanish to be able to teach English, though it would help. If anyone, in the community is interested they can contact Sandy at 250-499-9564. We always have fun events going on at
the Library. Be sure to check out what The Okanagan Falls Branch is is going on this winter and spring. located at 101 - 850 Railway Lane. For more information call 497-5886 Ph: (250)497-5886 ral. Appts. necessary. Phone 1-800-707-8550. 1st THURSDAY: South Similkameen Museum Society Meeting, 7 pm, at the Ecumenical Church in Keremeos THURSDAYS: AA meetings at 7:30 pm Health Centre activity room. Info. call Eleanor 499-5982. THURSDAY: KCSA Monthly meetings the last Thursday of each month at clubhouse 7:30 p.m. THURSDAY: Yoga, Cawston Hall in the WI Room 7:30 pm, for more info call Theresia 499-2029 or email trin51@yahoo.ca THURSDAY: Afternoon dances at the OAP Seniors Centre from 1:30 - 4 p.m. THURSDAY: Similkameen Adult Badminton Club, Oct. 16th to Dec. 18th, 7 pm to 9 pm, For more info call Manfred at 499-5290. THURSDAY: Weight Watchers, 5 pm, Elks Hall. More info call Sarah at 250-499-2878. FRIDAY: Keremeos TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 9:00 a.m. at the Health Centre. Visitors & new members are welcome. Call Georgina at 499-0202 or Dianne Clifton at 499-5180 for more info. FRIDAY: Elks and Royal Purple bingo. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. FRIDAY: Carpet Bowling at 1:00 p.m. in the Cawston Hall. Bowlers needed. Call Glennys at 499-5409. SUNDAY: KCSA Trap Shooting, 11:00 am to ?, Weather permitting. SUNDAY: Yoga at 8:00 am at Sim. Rec Centre, bring a yoga mat & blanket. Call Theresia (Certified Yoga Instructor) 499-2029 or email trin51@yahoo.ca SUNDAY: AA Meeting at 10:00 am in the Health Center Activity Room. Info call Eleanor at 499-5982. 3rd MONDAY: Kars Under the K Meeting, 7:00 pm, Meeting Room at Health Center, Call Marcel Morin for info 499-7775. 2nd TUESDAY: Can-Do General Meetings. Everyone Welcome. Phone 499-2420 for more information. 3RD TUESDAY: Legion General Meeting. 7:00 p.m. Keremeos Legion Hall. 1ST WEDNESDAY OF MONTH: Regular meeting of the O.A.P. Branch #65, at 2 p.m. Keremeos. 1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAY: Search & Rescue meet 7-9 p.m., 8th Ave. & 4th St. Call 499-6067 or 499-5429. 2ND WEDNESDAY OF MONTH: The Similkameen Garden Club meets at 7 p.m. at the OAP Centre on Main Street in Keremeos.. Everyone is welcome. 2ND & 4TH THURSDAY: Keremeos Lions Club meet upstairs at the Legion hall at 7 p.m. 2ND AND 4TH THURSDAY: The Royal Purple Lodge meets at 1:30 p.m. at the Elks Hall. Info: 499-7073. LAST THURSDAY OF MONTH: KCSA Club meeting. EVERY 1ST AND 3RD THURSDAY: The Keremeos Elks meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Elks Hall. EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY: Interval Training at the Rec. Center, 6am-7am, Call Annette @ 250-499-2238 1ST SUNDAY OF MONTH: Jam Session. OAP. 1 p.m. Everyone Welcome. 499-0112. HEDLEY TUESDAY: 2x’s a month Soup and Sandwich - OAPO Hall watch for posters. THURSDAY: Library 2 pm - 7 pm Hedley Happy Hall, free computer use. THURSDAY: Learn how to make Crafts - 6:30 pm to 9 pm at OAPO Hall 2ND MONDAY: Regular monthly meetings are held at 6 p.m. Hedley Happy Hall19 + & over welcome 2ND MONDAY: Hedley Museum meeting, 6:00 p.m. at the Museum 2ND SUNDAY: Pancake Breakfast, Hedley Happy Hall, 8:00 am to 11:00 am, OAPO Hall 3RD MONDAY: Monthly meeting 2 pm at OAPO EVERY SUNDAY: Hedley Farmer’s Market, June 5 to October 9th, 9 am to 1 pm, follow the signs
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Annual Community Garage Sale & Fundraiser For The Alzheimer’s Society Of BC Photo by Steve Arstad
Keremeos acting Mayor Gary Thielmann participates in the B.C. Mayors Caucus, held in Penticton last week.
B.C. mayors gather to present single voice to common issues Eighty- six B.C. mayors meet in Penticton to discuss a collaborative approach to addressing a “realignment of resources” with higher levels of government By Steve Arstad news@keremeosreview.com The first ever B.C. Mayors’ Caucus finished on May 18 in Penticton with B.C. mayors endorsing of the following statement: “B.C. communities are frontline service providers for our citizens and we are seeking a new partnership with the provincial and federal governments in the best interests of all of our communities. The B.C.Mayors’ Caucus requests an immediate discussion on the efficient use of existing resources to better address the challenges our
residents face.” The three day conference came to a number of other conclusions regarding more inclusive decision making and funding for municipalities, including a desire for more inclusiveness for B.C. municipalities to create a better granting process that was sustainable, quantifiable, and accountable. One of the biggest hot button issues centred around the downloading of services to local governments, and the need to have a sustainable revenue source in order to fund them. The present “ad hoc’ granting process was called into question, as were other more specific items including ambulance service delivery. Flexibility around gas tax funding that would be more municipality specific, and the redesigning of the cost sharing formula for significant infrastructure projects to reflect the tax revenue distribution were other key issues highlighted during the meeting. “I’m here to gather ideas for Keremeos,” said acting Mayor Gary Thiel-
mann on the second day of the conference. Thielmann was sprinting back and forth between regional district meetings at the Penticton RDOS office, and the Penticton Lakeside Resort across the street, where the mayors caucus was being held. “The general theme of the meeting so far has been discussion over a new deal for B.C. municipalities,” Thielmann added, “it’s the age old question regarding money distribution - at the rmunicipal level, we are more accessible to citizens, who expect us to do all these things with limited money.” Thielmann also later engaged in a group discussion regarding collaboration between communities. The mayors also reached agreement on a future meeting of B.C. mayors, scheduled for September in Victoria. Calling the meetings “very productive,” Mayor Lori Ackerman of Fort St. John said, “The conversations focussed on creating community, and we need to maintain the momentum.”
Valley First closing in on food challenge goal Contributed As Canadians look to support their local food banks during Hunger Awareness Week, Valley First is closing in on its 6,500 pound food goal. As part of its 65th anniversary celebration, Valley First challenged members and employees to donate 6,500 pounds of food to Feed the Valley by the end of 2012. Since February, Feed the Valley has collected more than 5000 pounds in food donations. The Valley First branch that gathers the largest weight contribution will donate $6,500 to its local food bank. “Hunger and food security issues are all too real in our communities,” says Valley First president Paulette Ren-
nie. “Healthy individuals and families are the backbone of the Okanagan, Thompson and Similkameen regions. It’s simply incredible to witness the support people are demonstrating for our local food banks.” Since its creation in March 2010, Feed the Valley has raised more than $270,000 and collected 15,000 pounds of food donations for food banks throughout the Okanagan, Similkameen and Thompson regions. Feed the Valley’s ultimate goal: eliminate hunger in the region. Hunger Awareness Week, which runs from May 7 to 11, is about raising awareness of the solvable problem of hunger in Canada. Food banks across
the country hold events to tell the story of the work they do, and the stories of hungry Canadians assisted by food banks. According to Hunger Count, a 2011 report by Food Banks Canada, food banks assisted more than 90,000 individuals in B.C. last year with children under the age of 18 representing 31.8 per cent of food bank clients. As well as collecting cash and food donations through Feed the Valley, Valley First also supports food- and hunger-related charities through the Valley First Community Endowment. Last week, Valley First announced $42,000 dollars in available endowment funding for 2012.
May 26 at 8:00 am at 1292 Hwy 3A ( 3km north of the Bear). This year we are offering coffee and donuts. If you can only attend one sale this year, this is the one! We will have many household items, antiques, woodcrafts, books, clothes, tools, dishes, jewelry, Christmas stuff, cassette tapes, RV parts. This sale is becoming known as one of the best in the valley.
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Jim Murphy of the Keremeos Volunteer Fire Department serves up some eggs at Monday’s famous Firemen’s Pancake Breakfast at Memorial Park. The firefighters served a steady, but not overwhelming lineup of hungry rodeo spectators and participants over two mornings on the weekend.
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Fortis reps speak to RDOS board about new meters electrical use. When it came to privacy and security issues, Warren admitted that there was “some debate about this,” adding that Fortis would need less access to customer’s property, and By Steve Arstad all data sent from the meters would have ecryption strength news@keremeosreview.com equal to that of a web site banking page. Other more obscure benefits included no more estimated billings, more frequent, Fortis BC made a presentation to the regional district more accurate meter readings and fewer vehicles on the road, board at the regular meeting on May 17 to assuage fears and reading meters. explain the company’s new Advanced Metering InfrastrucThe 42 million dollar changeover is expected to be revture (AMI) metering system. enue neutral, with a net benefit of 15 million. Fortis plans to start introducing its version of the smart “Rates will be lower than what they would otherwise be,” meter to 113,000 of its direct customers next Warren said, cautioning that it did not mean year. The company will be submitting a writrates would actually drop. ten application to the BC Utilities Commission Fortis’ next steps, after filing their written It all sounds great, (BCUC) in the next couple of weeks. application BCUC will include waiting out a but we should Mark Warren, Director of Customer Seryear long regulatory process, followed by a move gradually - there should be vices, and Bob Gibney, Manager of Corporate decision in May of 2013. The changeout should a choice for the Services & Aboriginal Affairs presented the be complete by 2015. consumer. company’s case to the board. Penticton Director Garry Litke asked if the - Area The new AMI meters contain a radio which company would allow an “opt out” policy like “D”Director Tom will transmit weak signals to neighbouring the City of Penticton had recently done, to Siddon meters, with the accumulated signals eventually which Warren answered, “The short answer is, being sent to “collectors” which then transmit probably not,” adding that the issue could come the data to Fortis for dissemination. up during the regulatory process. Warren described benefits to the directors, Warren described the AMI process as one citing lower costs because Fortis would no longer need where the meters “spoke” to each other, using the 900 meter readers. More vigilant analysis of power use would MhZ wave band, a wavelength commonly used by cordless also prevent electrical theft, and the traditional electro- phones and such. Area “D” Director Tom Siddon, while mechanical meters are all mandated for replacement (which stating he had no concerns about health hazards, noting, make up 70 per cent of meters in use in Fortis’ customer “It all sounds great, but we should move gradually - there base) anyway. should be a choice for the consumer.” In addition, Warren said that the AMI meters would Nineteen jobs will be lost with the introduction of the notify Fortis of power outages more quickly, and offer bet- AMI meters, with six and a half new ones expected to be ter information for customers who wanted to manage their added.
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Thank You We wish to thank all our friends and neighbors who so thoughtfully sent cards, prayers and comforting words during the loss of our beloved son Greg. We really appreciate all your kindness. Blessings to all, Pearl & Stan Seifred and Family
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Hedley residents and guests attended the alternative folk trio Willy Blizzard’s performance on Friday, May 4, at the Hitching Post Restaurant. The audience in Hedley had only positive comments afterwards and especially talked about the Willy Blizzard lyrics that “seemed to really speak to you and your own life”. Photo contributed
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The fourth annual Bike to Work Week challenge gauntlet was dropped by the City of Penticton to the Regional District Okanagan - Similkameen at the May 17 board meeting. City of Penticton spokesperson Jake Belobaba, (City Planning Manager), in challenging the RDOS, suggested that, since Penticton Mayor Dan Ashton broke the tricycle that the losing team had to ride last year, this year’s penalty for losing would be to ride a “Penny Farthing” bicycle one city block. (Blake Laven, City Planning Technologist, holds the bicycle in the background.)
Director calls for action against Omnibus Bill C-38 Area “D” director continues to push for changes to Omnibus Bill legislation that he says would gut fisheries and environmental protections By Steve Arstad news@keremeosreview.com Area”D” Director Tom Siddon introduced a director’s motion at the May 17 regional district board meeting to request changes to the federal government’s Omnibus Budget Bill C-38. More specifically, the motion specified: “the Regional District Okanagan - Similkameen calls upon the Prime Minister of Canada and the Federal Minister of Fisheries and Oceans to rescind the proposed amendments to
the Federal Fisheries Act and to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act as contained within the Omnibus Budget Bill C-38.” The motion also requested that any amendments to the Federal Fisheries Act be incorporated into a new, consolidated Environmental Protection Bill that would be subject to appropriate parliamentary committees for review, prior to being adopted by parliament. The motion would be forwarded to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities convention (FCM, June 1-4 ) for consideration as well. Siddon noted that Bill C-38 was being touted as the “Environmental Destruction Act,”containing amendments to 60 separate pieces of federal legislation. “We all know what a kitchen sink full of dirty dishes looks like,” he told the board, “that’s what this bill is.
This bill is clipping the wings of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, which I had the privilege of working on and developing. It also guts the 144 year old Fisheries Act. The tendency to put a lot of different, unrelated pieces of legislation in a bill, and then bring in a fixed debate period, without referring it to all the specialized committees, the so-called standing committees, is a kind of ‘hold your nose and pass it’ approach.” Siddon added that the issue went beyond political boundaries, commenting that many Canadians saw the Omnibus bill and the way it was being pushed through as an inappropriate use of parliament. The directors unanimously agreed with Siddon’s motion. He advised the board that he would also present it to the FCM in June.
Kits available at village office will help residents conserve water Water works with Jeremy Part 2 By Jeremy Auger-Patry Keremeos Irrigation District Water conservation is not solely limited to changing our outdoor watering habits; what we do inside our homes has a significant impact on our water resource. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) estimates that 61.8 per cent of the water used in Canada, is used by residences. 45 per cent of that residential use is the water used in the bathroom, which is 27.8 per cent of the total water used in
Canada. Conserving water in your home can be financially beneficial to you, in addition to reducing your environmental footprint. For the past two years, the Keremeos Irrigation District, in partnership with the village of Keremeos, has been offering rebates for replacing your older
toilets with new low flow models. Replacing your current toilet with a low-flow model allows you to be eligible for a $50 rebate, while converting your current toilet to a dual flush makes you eligible for a $25 rebate. This year, however; Fortis BC has become involved in the ef-
fort to conserve water with its “Tap to Tap” program. At the village office, the Tap to Tap water saving kits are available free of charge, all you need is your Fortis BC account number. These kits contain new low flow shower heads and aerators for your faucets. These water saving fixtures
not only save water, but they can save you up to a $100 per year off your power bills solely by reducing the amount of water that you are required to heat. With these programs in place, it is simple to conserve water year round and take a step forward for sustainability in the Lower Similkameen.
KEREMEOS ELKS & ROYAL PURPLE FRIDAY BINGO Friday Night at the Elks Hall Doors Open at 5:30 pm All proceeds go towards Elks & Royal Purple Charities
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THE REVIEW Publisher: Mark Walker 605 7th Ave,Box 130, Keremeos, B.C. V0X 1N0
Editorial Mayors caucus is strength in numbers The mayors of the province wrapped up a three day meeting in Penticton last week, coming out of the discussions as a more unified body and a potential force for change. The mayors discussions centred around such things as grant funding, downloading and delivery of services and the necessity of working collectively to make the changes they see as necessary . One item of interest to the mayors was that of grant funding. “Right now, we’re caught in a ‘grant game’ with the provincial and federal governments,” said Mayor Dean Fortin of Victoria. The caucus, in outlining a number of specific areas that need to be addressed, included “eliminating the ad hoc granting process in favour of one that is sustainable.” It’s a point that municipalities like Keremeos might be interested in pursuing. Small municipalities with limited tax bases need to have more control over where grant money is spent. As Keremeos looks forward to a number of expensive infrastructure upgrades and improvements, the village is forced to compete for grant money that some could easily argue is earmarked for frivolous projects - like the Spirit Square initiative of a few years ago, or the more recent grant application for adult playground equipment. Small, limited taxation municipalities like Keremeos need to have more control over where their grant money goes - so they can put it towards practical projects that advance the community and benefit the majority, rather than towards frivolous, window dressing intiatives that benefit few. By organizing themselves into a collective voice, the mayors may find themselves with the lobbying strength they need to get the attention of the provincial and federal governments.
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No advantage for migrant workers with changes to program CAW President condemns changes to temporary foreign worker program By ShannonDevine CAW Communications Changes to the temporary foreign worker regulations will only increase abuse and lower conditions for migrant w o r k e r s , s a y s , C AW President Ken Lewenza. He is responding to the change in regulations which will now allow employers to fast track bringing in skilled temporary foreign workers and pay them up to 15 per cent less than the prevailing wage, effectively paying foreign workers less than Canadian counterparts. “This government-endorsed, employer-driven program is already rife with exploitation,” said Lewenza. “In its current form, there are few checks and balances in
the program, leaving workers with little protection and few avenues to enforce rights afforded to Canadian workers.” Lewenza voiced outrage that changes made by federal Human Resources Minister Diane Finley will only serve to lower conditions for workers right across the board. Under the new rules, employer requests for importing highly skilled workers will be responded to within 10 days, as opposed to the current 12-14 weeks required for a Labour Market Opinion. And the government has indicated that while regulation changes only apply to highly skilled occupations, it could soon expand to other classifications. The CAW already has temporary foreign workers in some of the workplaces the union represents, including some fish processing plants, resorts and aerospace firms and is familiar with the complex set of
problems the program creates, said Lewenza. The government is grossly exploiting the desperation many migrant workers feel trying to find employment in Canada, said Lewenza. “The federal government has allowed the corporate agenda to dictate the terms and conditions of our immigration system. This is not the model of fairness that Canadians support.” “With more than 1.5 million unemployed Canadians, there is no labour shortage in this country. Suggesting that Canada has a labour shortage and that these changes are necessary is dishonest and deceitful.” As a nation, Canada has a dark history of bringing workers into the country to toil in terrible conditions for paltry wages, said Lewenza. “No government of any political stripe should ever attempt to turn back the clock.”
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Omnibus bill threatens environment To the Editor, This week the Conservatives voted in favour of a 400 page budget bill that amends over 70 different acts and devotes an astonishing 150 pages to weakening laws to protect our environment. The Conservatives claim that this “streamlining” of environmental legislation is so important that it has to be passed right away. So why didn’t we hear about it until now? Why didn’t they campaign on it in the last election? And why are the Conservatives ramming all these changes through Parliament and refusing to break up the mammoth bill so that all it’s parts can be properly studied? The Conservatives are trying to avoid public scrutiny by cramming major environmental changes into a sweeping “kitchen sink” bill.
They want to eliminate federal environmental assessments for all but a few projects and do less comprehensive reviews where they still occur. They want to eliminate protection for fish habitat, despite the fact that you don’t have fish without a habitat! All of this comes on top of announcements of 900 positions to be cut at Environment Canada. The Conservatives didn’t campaign on gutting environmental regulations, yet they are trying to pass them under the radar. They need to come clean to Canadians about their hidden agenda of environmental destruction. Yours sincerely, Kirsty Duncan, MP, Liberal Critic for the Environment
Government solutions increasing inequality in Canada To the Editor: Last year we saw an unprecedented uprising against economic inequality. Suddenly people woke up to the fact that the wealthy were getting much wealthier, while the rest of us struggled. But for many, it was like railing against the tide: inequality and lack seem to be one of those hidden forces that just happen. But they don’t. The Conservative government’s new EI bill is another example of how government has undermined equality in the name of fiscal prudence. Over and again the same pattern is repeated: Cut back taxes on corporations and the wealthy, and then use the resulting budget shortfall as excuse to cut social spending. Yet social programs are government’s most
powerful tool for addressing inequality. When EI is harder to qualify for, more people slip economically and the gap widens. The federal government always resorts to the easy rhetoric of blame, implying that recipients of social programs are lazy bums, don’t want to work, and undeserving. What also implied is that the ongoing tax breaks for the wealthy and corporations (another kind of social program) are somehow merited. The latest federal budget proves the Tories believe that the one per cent deserve economic assistance, while the rest of us just need a kick in the pants. And so inequality in Canada deepens. Nathaniel Poole, Victoria
Concern expressed for image of village portrayed in newspaper To the Editor, Being new to Keremeos, I read the Review to learn about local news. So I was dismayed and confused to read the story in the May 17 edition in which The Review makes a dubious connection to a trio of drug smugglers arrested halfway around the world! The story’s lead-in suggests that the three are, or were, residents of the South Okanagan-Similkameen area. What relevance does this have to the story? I’ve seen the weekly RCMP most wanted column featuring local ne’er do wells. Is the village’s reputation somehow enhanced by suggesting that we have world class smugglers as well as petty criminals in our midst? As a professional writer, writing instructor, and long-time subscriber to the Globe and Mail and the New York Times, I have great respect for well written journalism. This story however, as the writer admits in the first line, is just un-
substantiated rumour-mongering. In my years of reading the great newspapers of the world I can’t think of many stories that began with “Rumour has it…”. And if they did, the reporters would have made an effort to investigate those rumours. I read the whole story but no further light was shed on the alleged “local” ties. There are many visitors to Keremeos over this May long weekend. After reading this story on page three, followed by a particularly foreboding face staring out from the most wanted column on page five, I’m concerned about the impression they will carry away. We moved to Keremeos to get away from Vancouver’s sensational crime and the newspapers that seem to revel in it. We have found Keremeos to be a safe, friendly, caring community. That’s the impression the Review should be fostering. Sincerely, Rob Showell, Keremeos
B.C. Liberals to consider policies around public-private wage inequity By Jordan Bateman Canadian Taxpayers Federation The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) applauded Premier Christy Clark last week for announcing that private-public pay equity will be up for debate at this fall’s B.C. Liberal convention. “When a government employee is paid more in wages, benefits and pension than a private sector worker doing the same job, it is both unfair and onerous on taxpayers,” said Jordan Bateman, B.C. Director for the CTF. “Taxpayers are groaning under the weight of this expensive labour and government needs to look at reducing costs.” In a recent op-ed, Bateman gave the example of two B.C. liquor store clerks. A clerk at the B.C. government liquor store earns from $18.84 to $28.50 an hour in wages and benefits, while a
clerk at the private cold beer and wine store earns $10.66 an hour. “Taxpayers can’t afford to keep overpaying for government labour,” said Bateman. “This is a discussion that governments of all levels and stripes need to have.” A recent poll released by the CTF shows that 73 per cent of British Columbians support the creation of Compensation Equity Act. This type of legislation would use a market-based model to reform compensation packages for government workers and move new hires from the ultraexpensive defined-benefit pension plan to more sustainable Pooled Retirement Savings Plans. It could also create a group of skilled negotiators to better negotiate senior executive pay in government and Crown corporations and deal with issues like the bonuses handed out to TransLink, BC Hydro and Community Living B.C. bosses.
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NOTICE TO ALL PROPERTY OWNERS IN THE VILLAGE OF KEREMEOS All tax notices have been mailed. If you have not received your tax notice by June 1st, please contact the Village Office at 250-499-2711. TO ALL HOME OWNERS: If you are eligible, please CLAIM THE HOME OWNER GRANT prior to the tax due date (July 3, 2012). Grants unclaimed by July 3rd are subject to the 10% penalty. You do NOT need to pay your taxes at the same time as you claim your Home Owner Grant. Payment methods: cheque, interac or cash. We do not accept credit cards. All tax payments and Home Owner Grant applications must be received by the Village Office no later than 4:00pm July 3rd.
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Latest rivers forecast sees no specific flood threat for the Similkameen over a four day period that were five to 10ºC warmer than the monthly average. This hot Okanagan, Similkameen watersheds spell was followed by a significant rainfall considered to have normal seasonal flood event through the same region and this risk at this time. weather combination led to some localized The latest B.C. Rivers forecast notes that river issues in the South Interior. The last La Niña conditions in the Pacific Ocean week in April returned to cooler and more were observed weaken through April, and unsettled weather. have returned to neutral conditions. Weather Snowpack patterns through the month were variable. The weather through April has led to a In general weather was wetter than normal, similar snowpack outlook for May 1 as for with near normal temperatures, throughout last month (Map 1). There has been a delay the province. A hot spell in the third week (one to two week) in the onset of melt at upin April hit the Okanagan and Southern per elevations, with continued accumulation Interior, with daily maximum temperatures being observed at most sites through the end of April. The warm weather near the end of April led to rapid snow melt at the low to mid elevations through the South Interior, and most major valley bottoms in the province are now snow free. Significant snow packs are present across the province, with above average to well above average snow basin indices in all regions except the Okanagan and Nicola basins. Outlook Basins with near normal snow packs have normal seasonal flood The latest Accu Weather long range forecast indirisk, and under adverse weather cates a warm summer for southern B.C., east of conditions, flooding is still a posthe Coast Mountains. B.C. Rivers Forecast Centre
sibility. With the onset of the snow melt season, the province has entered in to the period of time when freshet flooding can occur. Small to medium sized watersheds in the Interior tend to reach peak flows the earliest in the season (early May through June), while larger river systems tend to peak later in the spring and summer (mid-May through late-June or July). While snow pack plays an important role in seasonal flood risk, ultimately weather determines the rate of river runoff and whether or not flood conditions occur.Adverse weather that can cause flooding includes extended periods of hot weather, wet weather, or combinations of the two. The River Forecast Centre continues to monitor snow and weather conditions across the province and when conditions warrant, provides advisories through media releases and on the River Forecast Centre website: http:// bcrfc.env.gov. bc.ca/. The May 15 snow bulletin is expected to be released on May 22.
Season Opener for Wine Country Racing deemed a success 1989 Ford Mustang. Nick Fedor of Penticton put up a good fight to the very end. On May 6, fans of the Wine Country RacIn the Pro bracket Lorne Pearson of ing Association (WCRA) were not disap- Grand Forks drove his black 1986 Chevropointed. Thirty-seven race cars turned out let S10 to victory over Al Rise of Tonasket, for the season opening race in Osoyoos. WA. Over 180 races went off without a hitch, Pro bracket- Fast was won by Neil Ericthanks to Mother Nature’s cooperation. son of Osoyoos. He sped away with the troRacers from British Columbia and Wash- phy in his yellow, 1969 Chevrolet Camaro, ington State alike have been itching to get defeating Chip Sabyan of Oliver. their rigs out, after a long winter. David Lee Madsen of Summerland won John Johnson of Oliver took the trophy the Bike/Sled class on his black Arctic Cat for the Sportsman’s bracket with his blue snowmobile, defeating Steve Clement of Penticton. Dick Warren of Tonasket, WA took the honors of having the fastest reaction time. Mr. Warren caught himself an absolutely perfect start light, with a .500 reaction time. This is quite a feat. Dick drives a red, 1951 Chevrolet coupe with a four speed manual transmission. The racers and fans now have a three week break. The next Photo contributed big race day at Richter Pass Motorplex is Racing season is underway at the Richter Pass Motorplex in Osoyoos. Sunday May 27. Contributed
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Bareback 1. Cash Kerner 2. Dan Ketter 3. Orlan McGuffen 4. Steve Hohman 5. Jared Marshall 6. Matt Bates
Pritchard AB Olympia, WA Ellensburg, WA Quesnel B.C. Prince George, B.C. Knuteford
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Tie Down Roping 1.Warren Riley 2. Keegan Smith 3. Steele DePaoli 4. Clay Ullery 5. Steve Pozzobon 6. Clay Elliot
Panoka, AB 150 Mile House, B.C. Longview, AB Claresholm, AB Osoyoos, B.C. Vernon, B.C.
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Saddlebronc 1. Steve Hohman 2. Josh Harden
Quesnel, B.C. Big Valley, AB
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Steer Wrestling 1. Eli Knapp 2. John Davies 3. Cohord Mason 4. Wade McNolty 5. Charlie Attril 6. Eric Knapp
Okanogan, WA Victoria , B.C. Kamloops, B.C. 150 Mile House , B.C. Langley, B.C. Okanogan, WA
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Breakaway Roping 1. Brandy Sladen Keremeos, B.C. 2.8 2. Katrina Ilnicki Williams Lake, B.C. 3.0 3. Candace Chevallier Peachland, B.C. 3.8 4. Bobby Denner Alkali Lake, B.C. 5.3 Junior Steer Riding 1. Devon Robbins Alkali Lake, B.C. Ladies Barrel Racing 1. Kelle Lee Noble Lumby 17.519 2. Suzanne DePaoli Longview, AB 17.536 3. Kirsten Gjerde Prince George, B.C. 4. Ginelle Talarico Cache Creek, B.C. 5. Colleen Dugan Cache Creek, B.C. 6. Cathy Bueckerb Vanderhoof, B.C. 7. Monica Oram Logan Lake, B.C. 8. Paige Schmitke Pritchard, AB Junior Barrel Racing 1. Ricata Marchant 2. Bacardi Zimmerlee 3. Taylor Cathcart 4. Odessa Gerand 5. Tianah VanDerloos 6. Brooke Call
Team Roping 1. Riley Wilson /Clay Ellery 2. Travis Gallars /Kevin Schreiner 3. Kenton Fawcett /Warren Riley 4. Jeff Robinson /Matt Fawcett 5. Chase Simpson /John Robertson 6. Kenton Fawcett /Travis Booth 7. Clay Whyte /Jeff Robinson 8. Clint Maddox/ Riley Warren Bull Riding 1. Charlie Attrill 2. Steve Holman
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E H T THURSDAY, MAY 24 12 7:00 PM ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT INSIDE EDITION JEOPARDY! ROOKIE BLUE CBC NEWS: VANCOUVER HEALTH MATTERS, TELEVISION FOR LIFE ETALK RAINWOLVES SPORTSCENTRE PIX NEWS AT TEN TWO AND A HALF MEN WGN NEWS AT NINE SEINFELD THE MENTALIST COMEDY NOW HOUSE OF BRYAN REAL DEAL LOVE HUNTERS 3RD ROCK FROM THE SUN TODD & THE BOOK OF PURE EVIL STORAGE HUNTERS SPORTSNET CONNECTED MYTHBUSTERS THE BIG BANG THEORY THE FIRST 48 TATTOO SCHOOL 7:30 PM THE INSIDER ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT CANADA ACCESS HOLLYWOOD WHEEL OF FORTUNE JUST FOR LAUGHS: GAGS THE BIG BANG THEORY TWO AND A HALF MEN SEINFELD COMEDY NOW LEAVE IT TO BRYAN REAL DEAL LOVE HUNTERS 3RD ROCK FROM THE SUN TODD & THE BOOK OF PURE EVIL STORAGE HUNTERS TWO AND A HALF MEN TATTOO SCHOOL 8:00 PM DUETS THE BIG BANG THEORY MMA UNCENSORED LIVE COMMUNITY THE NATURE OF THINGS NEW TRICKS SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE MARTIN CLUNES: A MAN AND HIS DOGS SEINFELD PEREZ HILTON ALL ACCESS 30 ROCK FAMILY GUY MOVIE The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART HOUSE HUNTERS CANADIAN PICKERS GIRL MEETS GOWN 'TIL DEBT DO US PART STAR TREK: VOYAGER STORAGE WARS UFC CENTRAL DAILY PLANET THE FIRST 48 ON THE FLY 8:30 PM RULES OF ENGAGEMENT GAME TRAILERS TV COMMUNITY OFF THE RECORD SEINFELD SCRUBS FAMILY GUY THE COLBERT REPORT HOUSE HUNTERS INTERNATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT CANADA STORAGE WARS UFC PRIMETIME ON THE FLY 9:00 PM PERSON OF INTEREST 1000 WAYS TO DIE THE OFFICE DOC ZONE MI-5 DOWN FROM THE MOUNTAIN EURO MAGAZINE FRIENDS THE VAMPIRE DIARIES SCRUBS MOVIE Righteous Kill CONAN INCOME PROPERTY ANCIENT ALIENS LOVE HUNTERS ROSEANNE STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION STORAGE WARS TEXAS UFC PRIMETIME TO BE ANNOUNCED THE FIRST 48 TATTOO SCHOOL
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SEINFELD NIKITA 30 ROCK FAMILY GUY COCKTALES HOUSE HUNTERS BATTLE CASTLE BETHENNY EVER AFTER 'TIL DEBT DO US PART STAR TREK: VOYAGER STORAGE WARS DAILY PLANET KITCHEN NIGHTMARES SAY YES TO THE DRESS: BRIDESMAIDS 8:30 PM THE EXES MARKETPLACE OFF THE RECORD SEINFELD SCRUBS FAMILY GUY COCKTALES HOUSE HUNTERS INTERNATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT CANADA STORAGE WARS SAY YES TO THE DRESS: BRIDESMAIDS 9:00 PM PRIMETIME: WHAT WOULD YOU DO? HOUSE CSI: NY DATELINE NBC LOST GIRL THE FIFTH ESTATE GOAT RODEO LIVE: YO YO MA, STUART DUNCAN, EDGAR MEYER AND CHRIS THILE AGATHA CHRISTIE'S POIROT 30 FOR 30 FRIENDS SUPERNATURAL SCRUBS SEINFELD MOVIE XXX: State of the Union TOSH.O SELLING LA MUSEUM SECRETS THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF VANCOUVER ROSEANNE STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION CONSPIRACY THEORY WITH JESSE VENTURA FINDING BIGFOOT KITCHEN NIGHTMARES STORAGE WARS MY BIG FAT AMERICAN GYPSY WEDDING 9:30 PM FRIENDS 'TIL DEATH THE OFFICE SOUTH PARK GOLF CENTRAL SELLING LA ROSEANNE STORAGE WARS 10:00 PM 20/20 LOST GIRL BLUE BLOODS NEWS HOUR FINAL CBC NEWS: THE NATIONAL GIVE ME THE BANJO SPORTSCENTRE ACCORDING TO JIM KTLA 5 NEWS AT 10 'TIL DEATH MEET THE BROWNS THE SIMPSONS GREY GOOSE 19TH HOLE PRICE IT OUT MUSEUM SECRETS THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY GOLDEN GIRLS MOVIE American Warships STORAGE HUNTERS SPORTSNET CONNECTED HOW IT'S MADE FOX 28 NEWS FIRST STORAGE WARS SAY YES TO THE DRESS: BRIDESMAIDS 10:30 PM 1000 WAYS TO DIE 10:55 CBC NEWS: LATE NIGHT THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE KTLA SPORTS FINAL IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA HOUSE OF PAYNE UGLY AMERICANS GOLF PGA Championship EPGA PRICE IT OUT GOLDEN GIRLS STORAGE HUNTERS HOW IT'S MADE 10:35 30 ROCK STORAGE WARS SAY YES TO THE DRESS: BRIDESMAIDS
SATURDAY, MAY 26 12 7:00 PM 16:9 THE BIGGER PICTURE GREY'S ANATOMY CRIMINAL MINDS THE CELEBRITY APPRENTICE HOCKEY Stanley Cup Playoffs Teams TBA NHL KEEPING UP APPEARANCES W5 NEFERTITI AND THE LOST DYNASTY SOCCER Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Portland Timbers MLS PIX11 NEWS TWO AND A HALF MEN WGN NEWS AT NINE CALL OUT: SEARCH AND RESCUE CORNER GAS HOUSE OF BRYAN THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF VANCOUVER BUBBLE WRAP KIDS PYTHON HUNTERS SPORTSNET CONNECTED MOONSHINERS FLIPPED OFF TATTOO SCHOOL 7:30 PM AS TIME GOES BY TWO AND A HALF MEN MOVIE Forrest Gump CALL OUT: SEARCH AND RESCUE CORNER GAS LEAVE IT TO BRYAN EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND TATTOO SCHOOL 8:00 PM KXLY 4 HD NEWS THE CELEBRITY APPRENTICE HOW TO BE A GENTLEMAN JESSE JAMES IS A DEAD MAN HARRY'S LAW MOVIE Bullitt FLASHPOINT HEARTBEAT IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA 30 ROCK STRUGGLE FOR DEMOCRACY KIDS IN THE HALL PROPERTY VIRGINS THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF VANCOUVER CAKE WALK 8:15 MOVIE Resident Evil: Apocalypse MANTRACKER INTENTIONAL TALK RIVER MONSTERS THE BIG BANG THEORY FLIPPED OFF UNDERCOVER BOSS 8:30 PM MADE IN HOLLYWOOD HOW TO BE A GENTLEMAN IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA SCRUBS COMEDY INC. GOLF CENTRAL PROPERTY VIRGINS TWO AND A HALF MEN 9:00 PM MADE IN HOLLYWOOD NYC 22 JESSE JAMES IS A DEAD MAN THE FIRM THE FIRM CRIMINAL MINDS PRIME SUSPECT SPORTSCENTRE FUTURAMA ROCKY MOUNTAINEER SCRUBS STRUGGLE FOR JUSTICE THE SIMPSONS FEHERTY BUY HERSELF BETHENNY EVER AFTER CANADIAN PICKERS THE DUDESONS VOLVO OCEAN RACE DEADLIEST CATCH THE BIG BANG THEORY STORAGE WARS ON THE FLY 9:30 PM THE INSIDER WEEKEND FUTURAMA THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE THE SIMPSONS FOR RENT PAWN STARS THE DUDESONS TWO AND A HALF MEN STORAGE WARS ON THE FLY 10:00 PM ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT
WEEKEND THE FIRM 48 HOURS MYSTERY AMERICAN DIGGER LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT NEWS FINAL TO BE ANNOUNCED LIVE FROM THE ARTISTS DEN THE LISTENER SPORTSCENTRE LIVE FROM DARYL'S HOUSE KTLA 5 NEWS AT 10 THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE TRUTH, DUTY, VALOUR! CHAPPELLE'S SHOW FEHERTY HOLMES INSPECTION PAWN STARS LOVE HUNTERS CANADIAN PICKERS 10:15 MOVIE Code 46 THE DUDESONS SPORTSNET CONNECTED WORLD'S TOUGHEST TRUCKER FOX 28 NEWS FIRST STORAGE WARS TATTOO SCHOOL 10:30 PM AMERICAN DIGGER 10:35 SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE CBC NEWS: VANCOUVER SATURDAY 10:50 ANCIENT CLUES LIVE FROM DARYL'S HOUSE KTLA SPORTS FINAL IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA MOVIE Gran Torino CHAPPELLE'S SHOW AMERICAN PICKERS LOVE HUNTERS THE DUDESONS WASHINGTON'S MOST WANTED STORAGE WARS TATTOO SCHOOL SUNDAY, MAY 27 12 7:00 PM AMERICA'S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS HOWIE DO IT 60 MINUTES DATELINE NBC NYC 22 MOVIE Spy Kids 3D: Game Over NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT CASTLE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SPECIAL PIX NEWS AT TEN FRIENDS WGN NEWS AT NINE MOVIE Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion CSI: NY CORNER GAS MASSIVE MOVES CAJUN PAWN STARS MILLION DOLLAR LISTING NEW YORK FOUR WEDDINGS CANADA SUPERNATURAL PYTHON HUNTERS SPORTSNET CONNECTED UNCHAINED REACTION CRIMINAL MINDS MY BIG FAT AMERICAN GYPSY WEDDING 7:30 PM THE CLEVELAND SHOW SPORTSCENTRE FRIENDS 7:40 INSTANT REPLAY CORNER GAS MASSIVE MOVES CAJUN PAWN STARS 8:00 PM DUETS THE SIMPSONS BLUE BLOODS MOVIE It’s Complicated MONARCH OF THE GLEN TWO AND A HALF MEN KTLA 5 SUNDAY EDITION THE UNIT MOVIE Down to Earth KIDS IN THE HALL HOLMES INSPECTION CANADIAN PICKERS PROPERTY VIRGINS INTERVENTION CANADA MOVIE The Collector MANTRACKER UFC WIRED ULTIMATE ARMORED CAR: THE PRESIDENTIAL BEAST HOUSE CRIMINAL MINDS SISTER WIVES 8:30 PM THE SIMPSONS MOVIE Jurassic Park III
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Study found plenty of local support for national park Black Press Supporters of a national park in the region outnumbered opponents by a two-to-one margin, according to a 2007 survey commissioned by Parks Canada. The result is contained in a much-anticipated Park Canada feasibility study that explored the creation of a national park in the South Okanagan-Similkameen. The study was submitted to the provincial government in January 2011, and released publicly for the first time last week when it was sent to the B.C. NDP in response to a freedom of information request. Environment Minister Terry Lake in January 2012 cited a lack of public support when he confirmed the province had pulled the plug on the idea. “While we know there is some support it’s obvious to us there is still a lot of local resistance, so we don’t want to impose something on the local area that doesn’t have a strong level of support,” Lake told the Western News at the time. “When you do something of this magnitude you want more than 51 per cent, you need a lot of support.” The 2007 survey, conducted by mail, received 777
responses from around the region. It found 39 per cent of respondents slightly or strongly supported the park, while 19 per cent slightly or strongly opposed it. But 43 per cent of those polled had no opinion or wanted more information. Lake came under the gun Monday in the provincial legislature, when NDP environment critic Rob Fleming asked why the government “killed the proposal” when the study “shows a majority of the regional population supports it.” Fleming also took a shot at John Slater, the Liberal MLA for Boundary Similkameen, whom he accused of flip-flopping on the park. Slater “supported it, opposed it and supports it again,” Fleming said. Just hours later the Liberals issued a statement from Slater that said he “was very disappointed to hear Mr. Fleming misrepresent my position” on the park. “My position has not changed: I support the Province’s decision to withdraw from the National Park initiative,” Slater continued, citing too many unanswered questions about the park. He said the province recognizes the “important conservation values” in the proposed park area and there
“are existing methods available to protect these invaluable grasslands and we will continue to explore these options.” Other highlights of the feasibility study: - The report was prepared by a joint provincial-federal steering committee and concluded a national park is feasible. It was signed by deputy B.C. environment minister Cairine MacDonald and two Parks Canada officials. -The 2010 park concept contained in the study featured two separate areas totalling 284 square kilometres, down from the original 650 square kilometres. The smaller, northern component centred on Vaseux Lake, while the southern portion featured a large swath of grasslands east of Oliver and Osoyoos but west of Keremeos. -Parks Canada committed to “an adaptive management framework” that would support continued livestock grazing inside the park and and ”proactively working with the ranching sector over the long term.” The scaled-down version of the park was also seen as a way to reduce impacts on hunters and helicopter companies that use the area. - Results from two other surveys on the park conducted by environmental groups are also cited. Those surveys found 63 per cent of respondents were in favour of protecting part of the South Okanagan-Similkameen in a park.
Local libraries could eventually get into the fundraising business By Richard Rolke Vernon Morning Star Okanagan Regional Library board members agreed Wednesday to hire a consultant for a fund development study to see if revenue sources exist beyond taxation. “We feel there are possibilities out there we could be missing,” said director Peter Schierbeck. “It would be primarily used for capital - new chairs or tables or an addition to the (book) collection.” Director Mike Macnabb, though, expressed some apprehension that the study could lead to ORL hiring someone
to take on fundraising. “We’re kind of a monopoly and we don’t see others setting up libraries next to us. Why are we doing this?” he said. However, other board members pointed out that all that’s been approved is a feasibility study and no decision has been made about fundraising. “We’re not seeking anyone’s funding at this time,” said director Jim Edgson. A similar view also came from director Lisa Cameron. “Without a feasibility study, it’s just us talking about what we think is best for the library,” she said. Lesley Dieno, ORL executive director, believes there are
some unknowns about canvassing for money. “We want to know how much fundraising will cost to do - staff salaries, travel to communities, etc.,” she said. But she admits there’s a reluctance among the board to keep raising taxes. “There are a lot of things we could do if we had the money to do it.” Langley-based Liberty Quest Enterprises has been hired for up to $20,755 to lead the study. However, completing the full process is contingent on Liberty Quest identifying realistic opportunities for fundraising. “If they can’t find anything for us, they will walk away from the rest of the $20,000,” said director Arlene Arlow.
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MANAGING Your Money on hand. You’ll not only eliminate the costs of financing but you may also be able to negotiate a better deal when you’re paying with real money. Whether you’re saving for fun things or to realize your lifelong dreams, a professional advisor can help you get there with strategies tailored to your needs, your unique situation. This column, written and published by Investors Group Financial Services Inc. (in Québec – a Financial Services Firm), and Investors Group Securities Inc. (in Québec, a firm in Financial Planning) presents general information only and is not a solicitation to buy or sell any investments. Contact your own advisor for specific advice about your circumstances. For more information on this topic please contact your Investors Group Consultant.
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Studying the universe from Antarctica has good and bad points
It must be one of the most inhospitable locations on Earth. Te m p e r a t u r e s c a n be as high as +20C and dip down below -60C. It lies nearly 2,900 metres above sea level. It is very d r y. S n o w r a r e l y falls; most of the bad weather comes from ice crystals blowing along the ground. Because it is so cold, the ice crystals are perfectly dry, and the electrostatic sparks produced when they rub together can make radio reception difficult. Another problem is
making precision machinery operate reliably under very hostile conditions. Getting there is expensive, and almost everything needed has to be flown in. For roughly half of each year the Sun doesn’t rise, and for most of the other half it does not set. Of course we’re discussing the South Pole, in Antarctica, and despite those shortcomings it is an excellent place for astronomy and space science. Firstly, the site is high and dry, so the sky is clear enough for high-quality astronomy, including observing at wavelengths that at more temperate locations are blocked by water vapour. It can be as dark as it gets anywhere, with no human settlements other than the scientific research stations. The
sky does not glow with back-scattered street and city lights. In addition, with no neighbours, there is no problem with installing scientific instruments, stringing long antenna wires, or setting up a cubic kilometre of the ice as a huge neutrino telescope. With darkness for much of the year, our observing sessions can be much longer than they can elsewhere. We can study very faint objects and record rapidly-varying ones without losing them in the daylight for half of each day. One of the main areas of interest to which the South Pole is well-su ited is cosmology: the study of the origin of the universe and how that early universe became the one we see around us today. The pulse of radiation produced when the universe was born and dur-
ing its extremely hot early youth is trapped within it and is still observable. Over the almost 14 billion years since the Big Bang, the universe has expanded a lot and cooled down, but that radiation is still observable and can be mapped. In those maps small temperature variations reveal the first signs of embryo galaxies. These small fluctuations can be detected more easily though techniques such as interferometry, where multiple telescopes are combined. The South Pole is an ideal place for cosmological research. The clear, dry sky and long hours of darkness provide opportunities to make observations that would be difficult or impossible anywhere else. Many of these experiments involve clusters of antennas resembling ice-cream
cones of various sizes, fixed so they are perpetually looking straight up. This is convenient because the Antarctic is hard on things with many moving parts. Roald Amundsen was the first explorer to reach the South Pole; Robert Scott died becoming the second. Now, that place is the site of the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, and a jumping off point for more exploration. Venus still dominates the western sky after sunset. Mars is high in the South; Saturn is in the eastern sky. The Moon will reach first quarter on the 28th. Ken Tapping is an astronomer with the National Research Council’s Herzberg Institute of Astrophysics, and is based at the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory, Penticton.
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WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY
World No Tobacco Day is Thursday, May 31 this year. This is a World Health Organization-sanctioned day to highlight all that’s bad about smoking. Tobacco use is one of the leading preventable causes of death. It’s a global epidemic that kills nearly 6 million people yearly. Make every day a no tobacco day.
NON PRESCRIPTION PAIN RELIEVERS
There are really only 4 pain-relievers on the market in Canada available without a prescription. They are ASA, acetaminophen, naproxen and ibuprofen. Choosing the right one can be difficult. Our pharmacists can help.
MAGNESIUM DEFICIENCY?
Many people over the age of 50 are deficient in magnesium and this could raise their risk of stroke. Men need 420 mg per day while women need 320 mg. You get magnesium from foods such as beans (chick, kidney, black, soy), spinach, halibut, almonds, cashews and yogurt. If you don’t eat these foods, there are supplements available to make up the difference.
A LOOK AT TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDS
The Amazon jungle has long been a source of new drugs. Now, the Chinese are looking at traditional Chinese medicines, trying to isolate the main chemical responsible for their positive effect on certain medical conditions. They have already found a product for malaria and soon one for atrial fibrillation. These drugs will be available in China first then soon worldwide. Our pharmacists work hard to keep on top of the latest in drug research. If it’s new or coming soon, we will know about it. Questions? Ask us.
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HOME PLAN OF THE WEEK XERISCAPING Used with permission of Friends of Summerland Ornamental Gardens -- All rights reserved. Continued from last week...
USE OF MULCHES The use of mulches is key to successful xeriscaping. Mulches cover the soil, keeping it cool and minimizing the evaporation of soil moisture. Mulches also reduce weed growth , help the soil capture precipitation, reduce runoff and erosion. Mulches help maintain a more constant soil temperature, buffering the extremes, thus favoring healthy populations of earthworms and other beneficial life in the soil. There are a range of mulches: Inorganic, organic and cover-crops. Inorganic mulches Inorganic mulches, rock and gravels can add colour and textural interest to the ground. In the dry zones of the garden, rock can give a clean, tidy appearance. For rock gardens and perennial gardens using xeric plants, crushed gravel is the mulch of choice since it encourages many perennials to self seed. Lavender, Santolina, Flax, Penstemon, Cariopteris, Agastache, Yuccas, and Ornamental Grasses, along with many native species, thrive in a rock mulch. Rock mulches are suitable for very windy situations where lighter materials will blow away. Also, in areas bordering on wild land where grass fires can occur, rock mulch can be used adjacent to outbuildings etc. as a barrier to fire. The disadvantage of rock is that it produces reflected heat and glare, an important consideration around patios, building entries & windows exposed to the sun. Organic Mulches Organic mulches come in a variety of forms. They have the advantage not reflecting heat and glare and of gradually adding organic matter to the soil. For flower beds where there is always planting activity the best mulch is a coarse compost that can be dug into the soil when planting new plants. For more permanent plantings such as trees shrubs and groundcover, suitable mulches are: pine needles, bark chips or screened hog fuel. Cover Crops Cover crops are useful in maintaining a ground cover temporarily in areas scheduled for landscaping at a later date. Cover crops keep dust down, prevent erosion and, underground, their root growth keeps the soil loose and aerated. Legume cover crops such as Alfalfa have the added advantage of improving fertility by adding nitrogen to the soil. Some other cover crops are Winter Rye and Perennial Rye. These can be dug in or rototilled when you are ready to plant. Annual vegetable crops such as potatoes, pumpkin and squash are also effective. EFFICIENT IRRIGATION There is a wide range of irrigation equipment available covering every possible need. With every type there is one thing fundamental: They must be operated efficiently. You can ensure this by being aware of six points. 1. Since the xeriscape garden is designed with hydro-zones the system should deliver water at different frequencies depending on the requirements of that zone. Always water the lawn separately; if you have an automatic system be sure that the lawn has its own zone otherwise the other plants will be over-watered. Timer devices should be used to shut water off once the required amount has been delivered. 2. Deep watering develops deep roots. Water less frequently for “harder” plants and allow the roots to follow the moisture down deep into the soil. 3. The watering needs of your garden will vary with daily weather conditions and with the season. Watering times and frequencies should vary through the season and, with automatic systems, there should be a simple means of shutting it down during rainy periods. Respond to your plants needs, not your habits. Focus on how much water your lawn and plants really need. When temperatures are hot, plants need more water than when conditions are cool. 4. Water at night or early morning. This reduces water lost through evaporation and wind drift. 5. Run-off water is wasted and should be avoided. Adjust sprinklers to eliminate over-spray on roads, and paving. In planted areas use mulching and amend the topsoil with organic matter to improve water absorption . And, particularly on slopes, adjust the irrigation schedule; a series of repeated short irrigation cycles will allow the soil to absorb more water 6. Maintain your system on a regular basis for best performance. APPROPRIATE MAINTENANCE Plantings Pruning, pest control and weeding will help ensure that your garden vision is realized. Think of this as an investment and remember that as plants mature they will require less maintenance. Once plants are established apply only the minimum amount of fertilizer needed. Avoid the lush growth that results from over-fertilizing because it reduces the plant’s drought tolerance. Lawn Water less often and deeply to encourage deep roots. Water only when needed. When turf grass is under water stress it takes on a blue-green colour and the leaves tend to roll or fold. Foot printing may also be observed which is a good indication that water is needed. Have soil tested for nutrients. It is best to apply Phosphorus in the spring to promote root development. Apply nitrogen in the late fall ( 3 – 4 weeks before soil freezes). A good rule for mowing is: Mow high, mow frequently and leave the clippings. Irrigation System Take note of the weather and adjust watering accordingly. Check water filters monthly. Watch for plants showing water stress (wilting) which indicates either a clogged emitter or that more water is needed. Winterize the system in mid October.
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Keremeos Volunteer Fire Department April incident report Contributed Keremeos Volunteer Fire Department responded to the following incidents in April 2012 1 – Chimney fire 1 – Tractor fire 4 – Miscellaneous fires 1 – Brush fire 1 – Ambulance assist 1 – Investigation The fire department held their annual spouse appreciation and fire fighter awards dinner on April 21. The dinner is a small way of
showing our appreciation to our spouses for the time that we’ve been away helping others. On behalf of all the Keremeos fire department members, a great big warm and cuddly hug to our spouses, and from our high school students, thank you to our parents. During the night, some of our fire department members were presented with long service awards. Tim Cottrill received a certificate and pin for 10 years of service with the Keremeos VFD. Bill Sparkes received a certificate and 20 year pin for
service with the Keremeos VFD as well as a certificate and 20 year medal from the federal government. Terry Sawiuk received a certificate and medal from the federal government for his 20 years of service with Hedley and Keremeos VFD’s combined, and Ed Minshull received a certificate and medal for 25 years of service from the provincial government. Although Ed had retired a few years ago, this was the first opportunity that we were able to present Ed with this medal. The federal government
recognizes fire fighters who have served 20, 30 and 40 years of firefighting service anywhere in Canada, and the provincial government recognizes fire fighters who have served 25 and 35 years of firefighting service anywhere in British Columbia. Interested in becoming a member of the Keremeos fire department? Applications can be picked up at the offices of the Village of Keremeos and the Keremeos Review, or down loaded from the Keremeos fire department website at: keremeosfire.ca
Acting Keremeos Mayor Gary Thielmann took part in the Keremeos Elks Rodeo parade on Monday morning. Photo by Steve Arstad
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Keremeos Elks Rodeo Parade
The Review, Thursday, May 24, 2012 — Page 19
Photos by Steve Arstad
Where would the Keremeos rodeo parade be without the faithful appearance of the Oroville Hornet Marching Band and local Shriners groups? The two made an appearance at the annual event on Monday.
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Millar Group Heritage Enterprises, operators of The Keremeos Grist Mill and Gardens were judged “Best Tractor” with their 1932 Gibson entry and second in the Business Entry category in Last Monday’s Elks Rodeo Parade in Keremeos . From left to right, Brenda Millar with Boundary Similkameen MLA, John Slater, John Millar and Jim Millar. The Grist Mill is open every day from 9 to 4 until Thanksgiving weekend.
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The Okanagan Falls Legion #227 2012 executive try out the bench that was donated by the 2011 executive and members.Back row: Diane Coureney, Natalie Dodds, Evelyn Tufford, Flo Monaghan, Linda Routley. Front row: Lorraine Harrison Secretary, Myrt Niles President, Jean Schirmeister, Treasurer.
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Rentals Duplex / 4 Plex Penticton-large duplex 1400 sf 3 bdr, 1.5 bath. NS Pets ok. Avail Sept 1. $1200/m + util. 1 Yr Lease. 250-494-4125.
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#422 – 3rd Avenue, Keremeos. HALF DUPLEX on the Sunny Bench. 4 bdrms + 2 1/2 baths - total 1970 s/f. Large family/games room, 12 x 20 storage area with access to backyard. Large fenced back yard; als 8 x 12 garden shed. Single garage, room for RV. $249,000 MLS®#134434
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#525 – 3rd, Avenue, Keremeos. AFFORDABLE RANCHER with shop at rear. Solid 2 bedroom home with 2 x 6 construction. Oak kitchen, family room with sliders to covered patio. Wine room in large shop. Fenced back yard for kids or pets. Great buy for handy guy & gal. By app’t. $232,700 MLS®#134491
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#621 Schneider Road, Keremeos. NEED ROOM? Single level home on full basement. 2 bdrms up/ 1 down. Recent updates; newer kitchen & furnace A/C. Huge .29 acre lot backing on to ALR land. Ideal for the avid gardener; spacious back deck & hot tub. $247,000 MLS® #135922
#626 – 12th Avenue, Keremeos - SOLID START. Older home on corner lot with several updates. 3 bdrms/2 baths. New kitchen, new baths, updated electrical. Newer furnace & A/C. Corner lot with room to add a garage/carport. Includes 3 appliances. Great home for a young family; park & playground just ½ a block. $229,000 MLS® #135373
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