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Local farm help has their own celebration See page 3
Food bank receives much needed support See page 13
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The Blackbirds had patrons dancing on the tables on September 15 at the 11th annual Sizzlefest in Memorial Park. This year’s version took place under ideal late summer conditions, with hundreds turning out to witness or participate in the hot stuff going on.
British Columbia communities bid to host the BC Winter and BC Summer Games Penticton asks for RDOS endorsement By Steve Arstad news@keremeosreview. com Bids to host the BC Winter or BC Summer Games in 2016 or 2018 have been received from seven communities including Abbotsford, Coquitlam, Cowichan
Valley, Kamloops, Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows, North Vancouver, and Penticton. The communities of Abbotsford, Kamloops, and Penticton bid for the 2016 and 2018 BC Winter Games. Bids for the 2016 BC Summer Games came from Abbotsford, Cowichan Valley, Coquitlam, and Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows. The same communities also bid for the 2018 BC Summer Games along with North
Vancouver. Communities provided detailed facility information, resolutions of support from school boards and municipalities, and event hosting plans. The BC Games Society will review and score the bids with a recommendation to be presented to the Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, Bill Bennett. Only one of the four BC Games will be awarded to
a particular community for this bid process. At the September 8 regular meeting of the Regional District Okanagan Similkameen Board of Directors, a motion endorsing Penticton’s bid for the Winter Games was passed. Penticton held the winter games last in 1994. A legacy for the city from those games was a new track for athletic activities at Penticton High School.
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) are proud to announce the start of an extensive restoration project on 162 acres of critical wetland habitat in the Okanagan Valley. The initiative will restore historical natural oxbows and streamside habitat throughout the Osoyoos Oxbows floodplain located at the north end of Osoyoos Lake. The conservation property, which includes Bobolink Meadows, was purchased by DUC and NCC in 2002 with the intention to eventually restore its natural wetland and floodplain areas. Past land uses have changed the biological functioning of this property, a phenomenon familiar across much of the South Okanagan Valley. Floodplains and bottomlands, riparian areas and adjacent uplands continue to be compromised by urban expansion and
agriculture. ”Restoring the oxbows was always a key objective of conserving this property,” says Barb Pryce, NCC’s southern interior program manager. “Reclaiming its natural systems, while also supporting those native species that have found a niche in the fields, will greatly enhance the conservation value of this internationally significant land.” The lands comprise a mosaic of habitat types that supports a diversity of species, such as mallard, wood duck, hooded merganser, yellow-breasted chat, long-billed curlew, great basin spadefoot toad, tiger salamander and the bobolink. This restoration project was made possible by the generous support of the Habitat Stewardship Program, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, and Gord Lindsay of Barefoot Beach Resort in Penticton.
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Penticton Concert Band invites Intermediate to Advanced Musicians to rehearsals held Tuesday evenings in Penticton. Call Gerald Nadeau, Music Director 250-809-2087 www.pentictonconcertband.ca
Lower Similkameen Community Services Society CAPC Check out our FREE Programs this Fall! Tumble Bumble, Positively Pregnant, Mother Goose, Mom & Baby Yoga. For more information on these programs call Anda at 250-499-2352 ext 106 or email capc@lscss.com
Quilter’s Under the “K” Starting Fall Sessions September 10, 2012 Meetings are 2nd & 4th Mondays 9 til noon at the Keremeos Ecumenical Church Hall. Beginners Welcome. For more information contact: Jo at 250-499-2316 or Annette at 250-499-2066
MEAT DRAW at the Red Bridge Pub
Sunday, September 23rd 2:00 to 4:00 pm Proceeds go to support Orchard Haven and River Valley Activities.
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In eastern Africa you can buy beer brewed Did you from bananas. know? 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: Tumble Bumble, 10:00 - 11:30 pm upstairs at the Legion Hall. AGes 0-6. For info 250-499-2352 ext. 106. 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: Mother Goose, 10:00 - 11:30 pm at the Family Centre. Ages 0-6. For info 250-499-2352 ext. 106. 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.
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KEREMEOS GOSPEL SINGERS Invites you to join them for their Christmas musical production “Night of Miracles” Practices start Thursday, September 27, 2012 Time: 7:00 - 8:45 pm Elim Tabernacle 312 - 9th Street Director: Jake Falk Accompanist: Helen Sanders For more information please phone: Ruby @ 250-499-0591 or Jake @ 250-506-0163
Oliver’s Sage Valley Voices will begin rehearsals for their Christmas concert on Monday, September 24 at 7:00 pm at Oliver United Church, where they rehearse Monday nights from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. The choir is open to adults young and old, and singers with all levels of expertise and experience are welcome. See you there! For more information contact Maureen Sparrow at 250-498-5441.
We always have fun events going on at the Library. Be sure to check out what is going on this fall and winter. The Okanagan Falls Branch is located at 101 - 850 Railway Lane. For more information call 497-5886 Ph: (250)497-5886 WEDNESDAY: Diabetes Clinic, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Similkameen Health Centre. RN & Reg. Dietitian in attendance. Dr. referrals or self referral. Appts. necessary. Phone 1-800-707-8550. 1st THURSDAY: South Similkameen Museum Society Meeting, 7 pm, at the Ecumenical Church in Keremeos THURSDAY: Tumble Bumble, 3:00 - 4:30 pm upstairs at the Legion. Ages 0-6. For info 250-499-2352 ext. 106. THURSDAY: Positively Pregnant, 10:00 - 11:30 pm at the Family Centre. For info 250-499-2352 ext. 106. THURSDAY: 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. 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 17 to October 9th, 9 am to 1 pm, follow the signs
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A collection of the Lower Similkameen’s migrant Mexican worker population began to gather in a farmer’s field just outside of Keremeos in the early evening on Saturday, September 15 to indulge in a celebration of Mexican Independence Day - El Grito. On this day, Mexicans all over the world celebrate Mexico’s independence from Spanish rule. In the early hours of September 16, 1810, father Hidalgo, accompanied by several conspirators – Iganacio Allende, Doña Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez - rang the bell of his little church, calling everyone to fight for liberty. This was the beginning of Mexico’s Independence War, which lasted 10 years.
Province’s beetle action coalitions work towards a new rural strategy for the province Province’s three beetle action coalition groups have been working on a plan to revitalize the fortunes of the province’s interior small communities after years of economic decline By Steve Arstad news@keremeosreview.com A position paper, created by representatives from the three Beetle Action Coalitions, will be used to lobby both the current provincial government and upcoming candidates in the next provincial election. The paper documents historic employment and investment trends and gives context to the situation faced by most residents of rural B.C. today. The beetle action groups are seeking support of rural British Columbia. One goal being sought in the presenting this paper to government is to attempt to get rural B.C.’s concerns onto the party platforms in the upcoming election. A draft of the paper, entitled “The Pathway to Prosperity in British Columbia Runs Through Its Rural Places,” was released on August 15. In it, the paper proposes a long term strategy for investment in social and economic development in B.C.’s rural regions in order to improve prospects for prosperity. The paper notes that many of B.C.’s
rural places are struggling, after expe- resource industry activity. Unfortuntely, riencing strong and fast growth in the modern competitive practises in re60s, 70s and early 80s. It notes that source industry operation may not yield the rapid growth in many rural areas much economic benefit to the locales during that time came from govern- where operations occur. The challenge ment stimulus in dams, electrical is to bring these places into positive transmission lines, highways and other outcomes as a result of investment, ininfrastructure, but recessions beginning novation and other measures.” with an international slowdown in 1975 The paper sees a solution to rural forced the province to reevaluate its B.C.’s woes in a long term strategy priorities. Although the provincial gov- for investment in development. It sees ernment struggled to provide the right rural stakeholders, the provincial and policies for rural B.C. after 1985, the federal governments embarking imresults went from highly mediately on a refinement successful, to variable of the long term strategy For a decade or ( in the 1980s) to weak proposed by the paper, in a more, half of B.C.’s (1900s - 2000s). complementary stategy to 22 rural regional A reversal in the forest the long standing resource districts have exindustry has been responindustry model. perienced rates for sible for much of rural Area “G” Director Anpopulation growth B.C.’s issues. The paper gelique Woods, who is also and job creation below the national comes to the conclusion the regional district repreaverage that a provincial role is sentative on the Southern necessary to reverse the Interior Beetle Action Cofortunes of the province’s alition, (SIBAC) one of the rural areas, noting that three beetle action coalition parts of the U.S. and regions of Scot- groups, notes that “The erosion of rural land and Western Europe have been services occurs through the mechanism successful in reversing rural economic of urbanization; and when residents decline. leave small towns to work (or buy Perhaps one of the most significant products) in larger centers, there are points made by the paper concerns the numerous negative spin-off effects. development of resources in rural reThroughout rural B.C., communitygions without any commensurate ben- minded individuals and groups are efits to that region. The paper states: struggling to keep their volunteer base “For a decade or more, half of B.C.’s from burn-out and their small towns 22 rural regional districts have experi- from crumbling. The upcoming Union enced rates for population growth and of British Columbia Municipalities job creation below the national aver- Convention will offer opportunities age. Several have experienced negative for many leaders from around British or stagnant measures. Notwithstanding Columbia to engage on this and other these poor outcomes, many of these issues at the forefront of citizens’ conareas have, or have had, significant cerns today.”
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news Forestr y firefighters work a stand of pine above Upper Bench Road on the morning of September 14, after a wildfire broke out the previous evening. Forestr y crews have spent the past week mopping up the hillside after the burn, which fortunately never posed a serious threat to nearby structures. Photo by Steve Arstad
Residents of the South Okanagan and Lower Similkameen awoke to a smoky pall hanging over their respective valleys on Friday, September 14 as wildfires burn in Washington State and the remains of a wildfire continued to burn in the Keremeos area. The wildfire began around 7:30 p.m. on September 13, apparently after a mower struck a rock and sparked some dry grass. According to a Keremeos firefighter, the blaze caused some anxious moments, racing up the steep slope of Pincushion Mountain. Fortunately for the Keremeos department and about 22 personnel from the BC Forest Service, light winds and low fuel loads on the mountain’s rocky slopes helped crews keep the blaze in check. Michaela Swan, B.C. Fire Information Officer with B.C. Forest Service said that the fire burned in grass and sage and displayed aggressive surface fire behaviour, rating it a Rank Two, vigorous suface fire. In addition to forestry’s 22 firefighters, one dozer and one water truck also attended the scene. Friday morning a new forestry crew replaced the initial crew, who currently have the fire 50 per cent contained. A helicopter was brought
in for a brief period Friday morning, and the latest mapping imagery showed the fire at 16.5 hectares on Friday afternoon. The homes near the wildfire were not imminently threatened. Keremeos firefighters worked the fire until early Friday morning, leaving the scene around 1 a.m. By Friday morning, a small amount of smoke could be seen emanating from a small stand of pine trees a few hundred metres above Herder’s vineyard. A small forestry crew could be seen performing mop up. By Monday morning, September 17, Swan reported that a “three pack” of firefighters continued to work the fire, in patrol mode. A few hot spots had been worked over the weekend, and patrolling will continue at least until a further scan of the area is taken in the coming week. “There was a great response from local and forestry firefighters on this event,” Swan said, advising once again for residents to be careful with fire, as the fire danger rating remains high in the Lower Similkameen. Unseasonably warm and sunny weather is expected to continue through the coming week. No structures were involved in the fire, nor has there been any crop damage reported. Keremeos has been bookended by wildfires this year. In early June, a wildfire burned several hectares above the orchards on Puddinghead Mountain, just above Bypass Road.
New sewer lines coming to Gallagher Lake Jeff Rud, Director, Ministry of Communications Residents of Gallagher Lake will soon benefit from a new sanitary sewer system that will eliminate the community’s reliance on individual septic tanks. Three governments - federal, provincial and the Regional District Okanagan Similkameen - jointly announced funding for this important infrastructure initiative last week. Gallagher Lake has a residential population of 350, and is home to a number of recreational, commercial and
industrial facilities. The project will design and construct a sewer system that will connect properties in the area to a treatment plant located on Osoyoos Indian
Band lands. The project will receive over $360,000 from Canada’s Gas Tax Fund, with additional funding of $200,000 provided through
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Keremeos threatened by wildfire for second time in the season By Steve Arstad news@keremeosreview.com
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RDOS Area “C” reserve funds and through debt financing. A Liquid Waste Management Plan is underway to ensure public input has been considered.
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___________________________________________________________________ 12. Please attach a detailed budget of costs, donations, volunteer contributions etc : 13. Please include letters of any community support. 14. State the anticipated start date : _______________________ 15 State the anticipated completion date : __________________ 16. Application deadline is April 6, 2012 October 4, 2012 17. Please attach any further information that you consider relevant in support of your application . 18. The Recreation Commission reserves the right to request additional information if required. 19. Please send completed application forms to Similkameen Recreation Commission Grants Program Box 496 Keremeos B. C. VOX 1NO simrec@rdos.bc.ca
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Smokin’ hot Sizzlefest It truly was a Sizzlefest weekend in Keremeos as temperatures soared Saturday, adding to the culinary heat already present in Memorial Park By Steve Arstad news@keremeosreview.com An effective advertising campaign and perfect late summer weather factored in a very successful Sizzlefest in Keremeos on the weekend. Hundreds turned up throughout the day to engage in the various heat related contests - the chili cook-off, best hot sauce contest, and chili pepper eating contest - as participants, judges, or spectators. Others enjoyed the entertainm e n t - the Corner Turtles in the m o r n - ing, followed by Mat Duffus through the noon hour and The Blackbirds filling the afternoon
slot. The climbing wall, bouncy castle, and face painting activities returned again this year to provide something for the kids to do. The late summer sun was blazing throughout the afternoon, which resulted in steady stream of patrons through the beer garden. Sizzlefest attracted more vendors this year, which resulted in a bigger selection of food and more representation by local growers and vendors. There were twenty-three hot sauce contestants and 20 Sear Factor pepper eating contestants this year.
Sizzlefest winners Chili Cook-off : First place: Beer Belly Chili, Penticton Second place: Riverside RV Resort, Keremeos Third place: Bloomin’ Good Chili Chefs, Keremeos Best decorated: Grist Mill, Keremeos Best Hot Sauce: Best Overall: Organic Hot Sauce, Chef Bernard Casavant, Manteo Resort, Kelowna Best Red: The Smokin’ Cecconi, Paul Cecconi, Local Lounge & Grille, Summerland Best Green: Ogo Pogo Dragon Fire, Louise Devaux, Desert Wind Photography, Penticton Best Special Variety: Organic Hot Sauce, Chef Casavant, Manteo Resort, Kelowna Complete Wine Cellar Raffle: Lela Grierson, Kaleden Sear Factor Contest: First place: Thomas Stieffenhoer, Winnipeg Time: 39.3 seconds Second place: Bonnie Lumley, Penticton Time: 43.0 seconds Third place: Anthony Klinkcera, Vancouver Time: 43.4 seconds The Sear Factor hot pepper eating contest saw a total of 20 contestants. First Place ($100) went to the last person to compete, Thomas Stieffenhoer of Winnipeg who gobbled down three jalapeno peppers in a time of 39.3-seconds. Second Place ($75) was won by Bonnie Lumley of Penticton with a time of 43.0-seconds. The Third Place ($25) winner was Anthony Klinkcera of Vancouver with a time of 43.4-seconds. The rest of the times were: 4th Max Helfer, Montreal (43.9) 5th Nigel Ford, Nanaimo (48.0) 6th Tim Poirier, Enfield, NS (49.7) 7th John Howse, Peachland (50.0) 8th Marcel Smith, England (50.5) 9th Joe Titanich, Keremeos (55.7) 10th Brandon Peterson, Calgary (57.7) 11th Ron Wessen, North Vancouver (1:00.5) 12th Daniel McNamara, California (1:02.1) 13th Mike Jabbuch, West Kelowna (1:02.7) 14th Rita Lepine, Keremeos (1:03.4) 15th Darryl Hagel, Summerland (1:05.2) 16th Toshihara Horiuchi, Japan (1:09.3) 17th Willie Condruck, Grand Forks (1:15.5) 18th James Milne, Windsor, Ontario (2:32.8) 19th Cecil Rezansoff, Bridge Lake, BC (2:37.5) 20th Sonny Bill, Olalla (DNF)
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BOOK NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE! Registered Disability Savings Plans now more flexible Under a variety of proposals in the 2012 federal budget, Canadians with Registered Disability Savings Plans (RDSPs) will have greater flexibility to make plan withdrawals; the list of those eligible to be plan holders has also been temporarily expanded. Here is a brief list of the RDSP changes. Plan holders Before those changes, when an RDSP was first established for an adult disabled beneficiary, the holder of the plan had to be the disabled beneficiary, unless that person was contractually incompetent, in which case the holder had to be their guardian or legal representative. Under the new measures, between now and December 31, 2016, certain family members (a spouse, common-law partner, or parent of the disabled individual) may become RDSP plan holders for an adult whose capacity to enter into a contract is in doubt. Reduction in the clawback amount to make it proportional Under the previous rules, when an amount was withdrawn from an RDSP, all the Canada Disability Savings Grants (CDSGs) and Canada Disability Savings Bonds (CDSBs) paid into an RDSP in the preceding 10 years had to be repaid to the government. A proportional repayment rule is now in place that applies when a withdrawal is made from an RDSP in 2014 or later. For every $1 withdrawn from an RDSP, $3 of any CDSGs or CDSBs paid into the plan in the 10 years preceding the withdrawal must be repaid, up to the maximum of the assistance holdback amount – which is generally defined as the total amount of bonds and grants paid into an RDSP within a particular 10-year period. Increased maximum annual withdrawals Currently, when government contributions (CDSGs and CDSBs) were greater than personal plan contributions, the maximum amount that can be withdrawn from the plan each year is determined by the Lifetime Disability Payment Formula (LDAP Formula). Beginning in 2014, the withdrawal limit will increase to the greater amount determined by the LDAP Formula and 10% of the fair market value of plan assets at the beginning of a calendar year. Increased minimum annual withdrawals Currently, when personal plan contributions exceed government contributions, withdrawals must begin in the year the beneficiary turns 60 and they can be as little as $1 a year. Beginning in 2014, beneficiaries 60 or older will be required to withdraw at least the amount determined by the LDAP Formula. Rollover of RESP eligible investment income Beginning in 2014, income from investments held within a Registered Educational Savings Plan (RESP) for a child with a disability can be rolled over to that child’s RDSP on a tax-deferred basis. All Canada Education Savings Grants (CESGs) and Canada Learning Bonds (CLBs)* must be repaid and the RESP must be terminated. The amount applied to the RDSP will be ineligible to receive CDSGs. Extended termination date Currently, if an RDSP beneficiary becomes ineligible for the federal Disability Tax Credit (DTC), their plan has to be terminated by the end of the following year. Beginning in 2014, a plan holder can elect to extend
MANAGING Your Money the termination date (with medical certification) if it seems likely the beneficiary’s condition will once again become DTC-eligible in the foreseeable future. To more fully understand what these RDSP changes mean to you and your beneficiary, seek advice from your professional advisor. *The Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG) and Canada Learning Bond (CLB) are provided by the Government of Canada. CLB eligibility depends on family income levels. Some provinces make education savings grants available to their residents. The Canada Disability Savings Grant (CDSG) and the Canada Disability Savings Bond (CDSB) are provided by the Government of Canada. Eligibility depends on family income levels. Speak to an Investors Group Consultant about RDSP’s special rules; any redemption may require repayment of the CDSG and CDSB. 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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THE REVIEW Publisher: Mark Walker 605 7th Ave,Box 130, Keremeos, B.C. V0X 1N0
Editorial Is Okanagan Falls ready for incorporation? At the September 6 regional district director’s board meeting, Area “D” Director Tom Siddon told the board that the province was looking for a show of support for a provincial incorporation study for the community of Okanagan Falls. Should the province proceed, this will be the second time Okanagan Falls residents have had to explore the idea of becoming a village - but before they do, they might want to consider whether or not the community has advanced enough since the last attempt in 1989. A major pitfall we see for incorporation in Okanagan Falls is the problem that has perennially plagued Keremeos - a lack of a tax absorbing commercial, retail and industrial base. As a result, more than 70 per cent of Keremeos’ tax revenues go towards municipal salaries. If it weren’t for provincial and federal subsidies and grants, Keremeos would face fiscal difficulties. So far, in Okanagan Falls there has been nothing to replace the Weyerhaueser mill which closed in 2008, and the retail section of the community, although improving, continues to struggle much like Keremeos’ downtown. While the community’s prospects look good for future growth, who can know how long it will be before the economy improves enough to bring new industry to the community’s industrial park? In the meantime, residential taxpayers will be footing a major portion of the bill for new village offices, staffing, mayor and council - not to mention the prospect of taking on the maintenance of the community’s infrastructure. (The province’s Local Government Structure branch does provide some financial assistance for communities in transition to incorporation). The province has indicated it will not proceed with the study without sufficient positive interest on the part of the residents. Whatever decision they collectively make, it is our hope that there are sufficient facts and numbers out there for them to make a truly informed decision.
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It’s too late for Martyn Brown; let’s hope someone else listens By Jordan Bateman Canadian Taxpayers Federation They say dead men tell no lies. That may never be truer than in the cutthroat blood-sport of B.C. politics. Consider Martyn Brown, the former chief of staff for Gordon Campbell and chief architect of the B.C. Liberals’ decade in power. He’s no longer in politics and suddenly feels very free to tell the truth about the B.C. government. In his e-book, Towards a New Government in British Columbia, Brown confirms what many taxpayers have been saying for a long time: government is taking more money out of our pockets than ever before. That, despite the fact the B.C. Liberals like to tout that British Columbians pay the lowest income taxes in Canada. “Every government is using every means at its disposal to avoid visible tax hikes and to hide the ones they are imposing as far as possible. That does not mean that governments are not
raising taxes,” wrote Brown. “Governments everywhere are raising fees, licenses, premiums, penalties, levies, utility rates, tolls and other hidden forms of taxes. They are charging new fees for services, they are extracting new and higher hidden taxes from Crown corporations. And they are deferring tax burdens to future generations through debt, deferral accounts and public-private partnerships.” You’re preaching to the choir, Mr. Brown. In the past three years, B.C. families have suffered from a 24 per cent jump in the Medical Services Premium health care tax, a socalled “user fee” which has no tangible link to your use of the health care system. Thanks to exploding home values, the property transfer tax sucks three times more out of B.C. pockets today than it did in 2001. The ICBC monopoly took 11.2 per cent more in basic insurance costs this year, while its executive payroll bloated 70 per cent and added 272 new managers in four years. BC Hydro
rates are going up 17 per cent over three years, although the B.C. government cut the original proposed increase in half. B.C. Ferries fares are now so high that ridership has plunged and losses mount. Lower Mainland drivers pay almost 50 cents per litre in gas tax, yet are still on the hook for $3 tolls on the Golden Ears and Port Mann bridges. To heat your home with the natural gas Premier Christy Clark has now deemed “clean,” you pay $1.49/GJ in carbon tax. The natural gas itself only costs $2.97/GJ. No wonder so many B.C. taxpayers are struggling to make ends meet. That 2001 Gordon Campbell 25 per cent income tax cut feels like a long time ago, doesn’t it? “Governments are not being fully honest or transparent about the tax burdens they are imposing,” added Brown. Some of this burden is the fault of Ottawa, TransLink, regional districts or your local city hall, but that’s cold comfort: there’s dozens of government agencies— and only one taxpayer.
Before taxpayers get too excited about this sudden burst of candor, we should bear in mind that Brown left government last year with a severance payout of $416,191—more than six times the income of the average British Columbian household. That payout came after he was transferred by his old boss, Premier Gordon Campbell, to the supposedly “professional, non-partisan” public service, becoming deputy minister of tourism, trade and investment in 2010. It would have been nice if Brown’s concern for taxpayers had surfaced while he was still in the Premier’s office. While it’s too late for him, hopefully prospective MLAs and their political strategists, whether B.C. Liberal, NDP, Conservative, Green or independent, will take a step back and put the needs of cash-strapped taxpayers first in their 2013 election platforms. Heaven knows we need the help.
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Fire dispatch issues continue To the Editor: The Peachland fire this week had me thinking about the fire dispatch situation again. I wonder how many folks really know just how the radio signal gets from Kelowna to all the cities and towns in the RDOS. Before, when it was based in Penticton, it was a direct UHF (Ultra High Frequency) radio signal from Penticton; simple and effective. That went to some of the local departments, (ie: P.I.B., Kaleden, Okanagan Falls,) directly and then out on their usual VHF (Very High Frequency) radio systems. For others such as Oliver, Osoyoos, Anarchist Mountain, Willowbrook, Naramata, Keremeos, Hedley, Princeton and Tulameen, that same signal went to Mount Kobau and was retransmitted to Beaconsfield Mountain. This pretty well covered most of the departments, other than Summerland and Penticton, which were direct on VHF Now, with the move to Kelowna, that signal travels on a Shaw Internet cable down to Penticton, where it ties into the appropriate VHF or UHF radios to do that same job as was done before; but now with one more possible point of failure - the internet. This leads me back to the start of my letter and the Peachland fire. Had that fire burned down to the Highway (and I believe it was close), that internet line could’ve easily been burnt up and all two-way communications to all departments in the entire RDOS would be cut. This is assuming that the Shaw lines run along Highway 97 and to the best of my knowledge, they do. This might have also taken out all the telephone circuits and Shaw phones. Even a serious MVA could do the same, if it involved those delicate lines. Kelowna has said that they have backup systems in place, should those lines fail (and they have failed; I’ve witnessed several outages personally). They claim to have telephone paging ability (useless if the lines are down or overloaded), plus that is only a 20 second paging system and only works one way. They also say that they could use Satellite phone; possibly, but only if the affected areas still have landline phones in place. If every department had a satellite phone, that would be different but I know of none in the RDOS that presently do. It’s my opinion (and I’ve been involved in radio for over 30 years) that the only safe and reliable way to fix the problem is to build a proper radio system from Kelowna to at least Penticton and then branch outward. The sites are there; it just costs money (though renting dedicated internet lines isn’t cheap either and are not 100 per cent reliable). I know that there is presently a $50,000 study by the RDOS going on, to look at the radio systems in depth and that is good; however perhaps it would have been smarter to do that before the dispatch bid was put out? What will an upgrade cost? Kelowna did an upgrade a few years ago and I believe it was close to $750,000 and our regional district is larger than theirs. Regarding the new contract, the RDOS and the fire departments should have stipulated that whoever got it must provide at least the levels of service and reliability that we had when Penticton was dispatching. Had that been the case, any department who was bidding would then have a very tough time putting in a bid as low as the one made.
Just who failed to insist on keeping up those levels, I am not certain of. What was asked of the new provider was very different than what used to be delivered; that is obvious. Penticton dispatch also had several VHF radios and a UHF backup radio should the links ever fail; not quite 100 per cent failsafe but very close. Kelowna has no backup radios; period. Nor do they have the ability to change channels as Penticton could. Penticton was really the biggest loser in the move, not only because of manpower but also flexibilty of radio channels. The main way of paging off-duty Penticton fire fighters was lost as Kelowna now only monitors one radio channel for Penticton; the one that used to be utilized for paging was dropped. Now they rely solely on an internet based paging system that calls landline and cellphones. During the Peachland fire, I believe there were times that the cells were at the point of overload; making calls in or out could become impossible. This can be the case during any major disaster. To rely on cell phones, even as a backup is recipe for disaster. Another emergency repeater channel and several city channels were also not taken on by Kelowna, and the monitoring of the marine emergency channel 16 was dropped. Penticton has had trouble with radio coverage in large steel and concrete buildings, so a digital channel was adopted a few years back and new radios were purchased. Should the crews get into situations where normal analog radio communications were not copyable, they could switch to digital and in most cases they were now fully understood by dispatch. Again, Kelowna presently has no such ability to use such a channel or switch to one. This was all possible and was done in past; but due to the obviously simplistic requests in the RFP, only basic dispatching was taken on. I’ve heard a couple of comments over the past year that this would be a “Seamless” transition and levels of service would stay the same. This has not been the case at all and I know that many people share my opinion. Kelowna is not to blame; they are doing what was asked of them; unfortunately that wasn’t very much. Penticton also did thousands of manchecks with RDOS and city staff working alone; (a Worksafe requirement) and this was done both by radio and phone. This service (phone only) was contacted out to a private company in Vernon..and at what cost? Burning permit reporting was watered down to an answering machine/honor system, whereas before a dispatcher would deal with every phone call regarding burning permits, personally. I won’t even get into the local knowledge issues, comparing Penticton to Kelowna; that again is fairly obvious. It takes years to get to know the areas and Penticton did a pretty good job of it, if you ask me. If you compare what we had before to what is now, it really is apples and oranges and proof positive that you really do “get what you pay for”. Cutting costs is fine as long as service and especially an emergency service isn’t sacrificed. Its odd that the government is always preaching that the public should be prepared with three days supplies, should a disaster strike. In regards to the above, are they really ready themselves? Allan C.L. Stark, retired dispatcher, Penticton
Brazen theft considered an act of cowardice To the Editor: It is a sad time in Keremeos. Today, sometime between 15:30 and 17:30 on September 13, Mr. Al Baranec was a victim of theft. He is an 87 year old gentleman and a resident of Keremeos for approximately five years. Al owns
the old Hanna’s bakery at 614-7th Avenue. He lives in a suite in the back of the old store. While relaxing in his wheel chair at the rear of the building in his driveway, he dozed off in continued on page 13
Our classifieds are also available on line at bcclassifieds.com The Village Of Keremeos Phone: 250-499-2711, Fax: 250-499-5477
Box 160 702 - 4th Street, Keremeos www.keremeos.ca email: town@keremeos.ca
CHANGES TO PROPERTY TAX AND UTILITY BILLING FOR 2013 The Village will be changing the billing process for utility bills in 2013. Garbage bills (previously sent out in January of each year) and sewer bills (previously sent out in August of each year) will be incorporated into the property tax notices sent out by the end of May each year. If anyone has questions please call the Village Office at 250-499-2711.
ATTENTION SNOWBIRDS!! Emergency Contact Info If you are going away for the winter please make sure that you give the Village office your contact phone number for where you will be staying for the winter or a contact number for the people that will be looking after your Keremeos property. Should a serious issue come up while you are away (such as a waterline break etc.) we may need to contact you or your representative.
NOTICE OF TAX SALE Pursuant to the provisions of Section 405 of the Local Government Act, notice is hereby given that the following properties will be offered for sale by public auction, unless outstanding delinquent taxes are paid prior to the Tax Sale (payments made after the date of this advertisement must be made in guaranteed funds). 1.
825 - 6th Avenue PID 007-842-554 Parcel Z, Blk 73, Plan 300, DL 174, SDYD Upset Price $3998.41
2.
719 - 9th Avenue PID 026-546-922 Lot 1, Plan KAS2952, DL 174, SDYD Portion of Phase I, together with an interest in the common property in proportion to the unit entitlement of the strata lot as shown on Form V. Upset Price $3693.60
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217 - 12th Avenue PID 012-391-204 Blk 127, Plan 300, DL 174, SDYD Upset Price $6119.54
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#10 - 31 Hwy 3A Mobile Home Reg#032485 Oasis Motel & Trailer Park Upset Price $1293.58
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#9 - 31 Hwy 3A Mobile Home Reg#022553 Oasis Motel & Trailer Park Upset Price $832.71
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#18 - 31 Hwy 3A Mobile Home Reg#015469 Oasis Motel & Trailer Park Upset Price $697.78
The Tax Sale will be held in the Council Chambers, Municipal Office, 702 - 4th Street, Keremeos, B.C., at 10:00 A.M., Monday, September 24th, 2012. A purchaser at the Tax Sale must pay in cash or by certified cheque. The property may be redeemed by the owner within one year and, if so, the purchase price will be refunded. Please note that, after expiry of the one year redemption period, the purchaser will be required to pay the 1% Property Purchase Tax on fair market value of any property purchased. If you have questions please contact Rob Hager, CFO. Rob Hager Chief Financial Officer 250.499.2711 Ext:101
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Important Notice After a contentious town hall meeting in Olalla last week, residents of the community got together to form a citizen’s group to deal with issues facing the community. The first project is anticipated to be a beautification project.
From Alex Atamanenko your Federal Member of Parliament Do you need help with a passport? Do you have a problem with a federal government service or issue?
Meet with M.P. Constituency Staff
Thursday, September 27th, 2012 And the LAST Thursday of every month
Princeton: 12:00 pm to 3:30 pm Community Skills Centre, 206 Vermilion Keremeos: Call 250-498-5353 for appointment
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Similkameen Recreation Commission Photo contributed
Citizens group forged out of fiery meeting Contributed After a heated Town Hall meeting in Olalla on Saturday, September 8, a number of concerned residents shared their contact information and began to consider working together to create “Made in Olalla” solutions to address common concerns. An informal collection of individuals assembled on September 15 to discuss the group’s first project: planning for a screen hedge to privatize a corner property in Olalla
The screen hedge will result in privacy for the owner of a property located alongside Main Street, and beauty for the community of Olalla. So far, thirteen members of the community, including the property owner have put their support behind this project, a first for the Olalla community. The “Friends of Olalla” met in front of the Communitybulletin board beside Zacks in Olalla. Delegates were appointed to form
a structure for this group, and discussions were held to determine the salient points at issue and the appropriate actions to begin the process. Action items have been assigned to gather initial estimates of the work required, which will be discussed and expanded at the next meeting. The RDOS has shown their support for this project, and have advised the Friends of Olalla to gather the support of as many members of the community as possible - to
open a door to propose financial support for this kind of initiative. The Friends of Olalla heartily agree, and ask those people in the Olalla and Keremeos community that would like to support this initiative to please contact the Friends of Olalla Chairperson Phyllis Straub at 250-276-4316. Active supporters or volunteers who are willing to donate their time for tree-planting, digging or donation-inkind for use of digging equipment would be fantastic. Non-active
supporters are also welcomed - those who would like to see the fruition of this positive community based solution to beautifying Olalla.
The Recreation Commission invites applications for recreation development grants from interested groups. Grants are available for qualified residents of the Village of Keremeos, Area B and Area G. The purpose of the grants is to provide funding for the promotion of physical activity or sports related recreation programs. Application forms and grant criteria are available from the Recreation Centre (250) 499 2400 or may be downloaded from the Village website at www.keremeos.ca. Applications should be submitted not later than October 4, 2012.
Similkameen Okanagan Organic Producers Association Join other growers committed to maintaining the integrity of organic farming in British Columbia. •Affordable certification fees •ISO options available For further information contact Julie Hinton:
T 250-499-7080
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Crime Stoppers seeking public assistance in break, enter and theft Contributed
ways of passing along information. Should your information lead to an arrest you may qualify for a cash reward up to $2,000. Crime Stoppers is not a police program and does not subscribe to call display. You will never testify in court. We don’t want your name – just your info.
The Osoyoos RCMP and Crime Stoppers are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the owner of the vehicle with regards to a residential break, enter and theft in the Osoyoos area on September 10. The vehicle is believed to be a 2001 to 2003 Pontiac Sunfire with B.C. licence plates. Please note the black writing just behind the drivers door lower panel. Should you have information on this vehicle you are asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) Photo contributed or through our website www.southokanagancrimestoppers.ca where Suspect vehicle is a 2001 to 2003 Pontiac Sunfire with B.C. plates. there are other anonymous
S att da S epttem e Saturday, September 22 4:00 pm Traditional Bavarian Live Music, German Specialties! Join us for all of the fun! For more information please call: 1-250-499-5129 or visit crowsnestvineyards.com
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10 K Similkameen Valley Dinner
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Wine festival begins with a special 5 course Dinner with corresponding wines. Each course is carefully prepared with only ingredients grown or raised in the Similkameen Valley and within a 10 km radius around Crowsnest Vineyards. Come and join us for this special evening.
Photo by Steve Arstad
Ministry staff performed a wildlife count of mountain goats between Olalla and Princeton in 2010. The census revealed 114 goats along the Highway 3A - 3 corridor, not including the K Mountain and Ashnola areas. The census shows the goat population up from a count of 76 in 2003. Currently there is a Limited Entry Hunt for three goats per year in the Sinilkameen.
Only Limited seats left so please call if you would like to join.
Crowsnest Vineyards September, 29th 2012 5 pm $ 85.00 per person
Fired Keremeos Volunteer Fire Fighter will get his day in court Regional District refuses to meet, so parties will settle dispute in court By Steve Arstad news@keremeosreview.com The dispute over a former Keremeos volunteer firefighter’s dismissal from the Keremeos Volunteer Fire Department (KVFD) is heading to court on October 17. According to former KVFD firefighter Doug MacLeod, the original dismissal was signed by the KVFD Chief Jordy Bosscha, delivered by the Regional Emergency Services Supervisor Dale Kronebusch, came with only five minutes notice and with no reasons given. “Eventually when specific allegations were presented against me I successfully disputed them but the termination was switched to “without cause” by the RDOS board,” MacLeod told the Review. “Ironically one of the allegations against me was that I took a fire truck to a call outside our boundaries, an issue that is similar to one being raised regarding the initial response to the recent Peachland fire. I filed a claim of wrongful dismissal in the small claims
court of B.C. as a last resort reputation to the maximum alwhen all other options for try- lowed in small claims court. ing to have my termination MacLeod said that his reoverturned failed.” quests for relative documents The main items MacLeod is have met with prohibitive cost requesting in his claim are: estimates from the RDOS. 1. Immediate reinstatement “I have also offered three as a full and active member of times to meet with the RDOS the KVFD. officials to try to come up with 2. A letter of apology be sent a reasonable resolution to the to MacLeod from the senior dispute. The current RDOS management of the KVFD and elected officials were agreeable RDOS responsito this proposal but ble for my termiwere instructed by The actions of some nation. As well, senior RDOS manRDOS managers this letter is to be agement not to partowards this matter published in the ticipate. Instead the leaves me with the local newspapers RDOS managers conclusion that they are and other local have hired a lawyer stalling in the hope that I am unable to continue media. from Vancouver to with the process or that 3.The KVFD deal with the matter I take a lowball offer send a notice at a cost I can only and go away. to all individuassume is greater als, groups and than the amount I business’s that am requesting. received the blanket notice The actions of some RDOS from the KVFD regarding managers towards this matter MacLeod’s termination stat- leaves me with the conclusion ing that the termination has that they are stalling in the hope been rescinded and that he is a that I am unable to continue member of the KVFD in good with the process or that I take standing. a lowball offer and go away. 4. A letter of recommenda- This indicates to me how low of tion for MacLeod’s 18 years value is placed on volunteer fire of dedicated service to the fighters and other first respondresidents of the Similkameen ers,” MacLeod concluded. and the KVFD. Neither Keremeos Volunteer 5. Legal costs, lost wages, Fire Department or regional lost income for time spent deal- district representatives would ing with this matter, damages comment on the matter. for mental stress and loss of
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One of the first events of the new school year at Similkameen Elementary Secondary School in Keremeos was the Meet the Teachers barbeque held on September 13.
School year begins with staffing and course changes By Steve Arstad news@keremeosreview.com A new school year is underway at Similkameen Elementary Secondary School, and last Thursday, September 13 the school held a “Meet the Teachers” barbeque to kick off the school year. The school has a number of new staff this year, including Alyssa Heit, who will be teaching band, Laurie Hudson, (French), and Tom Reid, who will teach Math and Shop classes. SESS is offering a new course this year - the first school in the district - called First Nations 12. The B.C. history course covers the province’s history from a First Nations
perspective. “The course acknowledges the fact that First Nations people were here first,” said SESS Vice Principal Barton Tumlinson, “we are proud to be offering it for the first time.” Language courses in the Okanagan language will continue at the elementary and secondary levels. Attendance at SESS is up by 10, to 386 students this year. Construction work on the new playground has been delayed by a month, and is not expected to begin until October. There was a huge turnout to the introductory barbeque on September 13. The student-run event provided food and entertainment as teachers, parents and students mingled.
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If you have any information regarding either of these incidents, please report it to the RCMP. Did you know, emergency service volunteers who participate in 200 hours per year of training, being on standby and responding to incidents are eligible for a $3,000 tax credit? 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: www.keremeosfire.ca Working Smoke Alarms save lives, reduce injuries & damage - have you tested yours?
Keremeos Volunteer Fire Department responded to the following incidents in August 2012 - Two miscellaneous fires - Nine motor vehicle incidents - Three brush / grass fires - One investigation - One alarm activation Both of the miscellaneous fires your fire department responded to were the result of some “stupid human tricks.” At approximately 11:30 p.m. Thursday August 2, someone set ablaze bags of household garbage in two different locations in the area of Ninth Street and Blakeborough Avenue, and Ninth Street and Third Avenue. On August 29 at about 2 p.m. witness report seeing a small grass fire and two young males leaving the area of Second Avenue and Bypass Road. Due to the quick actions of these witness who reported the fire, the fire department was able to arrive on scene quickly and extinguished the fire before it spread to Photo contributed the nearby home directly down wind. The fire area was five feet wide and The KVFD responded to a shed fire on the Upper Bench 30 feet long. last week prior to the September 13 wildfire.
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Top, left, in clockwise order: Kids enjoy the bouncy castle, face painting and the climbing wall (below). Bottom, left: B.C. Ambulance personnel observe the Sear Factor Chili pepper eating event, some impromptu dancing to The Blackbirds, a contestant lets out a whoop after hearing his time (he didn’t win), and finally, a contestant attempts to get his chilis down.
To all the fire fighting and rescue personnel that responded to the fire on Sept. 13/12. You are to be commended on your prompt response to the emergency. Your professional demeanor is superb. T hank you for effectively containing the fire and preventing injury or loss of property. You are admired and greatly appreciated. CONTESTS CONTES TS PR PRODU ODUCTS CTS STORE STORES S FLY FLYERS ERS DEALS DEALS COUPO COUPONS NS BROCHU BRO CHURES RES CATAL CATALOGU OGUES ES CON CONTES TESTS TS PR PRODU ODUCTS CTS ST STORE ORES S FLYERS FLY ERS DE DEALS ALS CO COUPO UPONS NS BRO BROCHU CHURES RES CATAL CATALOGU OGUES ES
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Food bank fortunes turn around und Generous donations provide welcome relief By Steve Arstad news@keremeosreview.com The Cawston Food Bank received a much needed shot in the arm last week as three Keremeos businesses made significant donations. Valley First’s Keremeos branch
has surpassed the 6,500 pound mark in its collection of goods for the Feed the Valley program. The branch continues to push for donations in order to win a $6,500 prize to be awarded to the Valley First branch that collects the most food. In May, Valu Plus teamed up
Ashley, Linda, Chris, and Ingrid pose once again, this time with donations from Keremeos Variety store manager Sharon Finch (second from right).
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Ingrid Percival of the Cawston Food Bank,Valu Plus Manager Shannon Forner, and Valley First employees Linda Secord, Chris Johnson, and Ashley Briard surround a forklift of food donated to Cawston Food Bank through Valu Plus’ customer loyalty program.
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with Valley First to provide donations to the Feed the Valley program by creating a means by which customers could donate their loyalty points to the Feed the Valley cause. Over the course of the summer, the store raised $565 dollars, which paid for 70 cases of food items, purchased at cost through Valu Plus. Keremeos Variety used their quitting business sale to promote the food bank, offering points in
their in store contest for donations of food. The store received more than 1,000 cans of food over a two week period. Cawston Food Bank manager Ingrid Percival couldn’t thank the three businesses enough for their assistance. The food bank has been closed this month due to low food inventories, and the massive donations mean local residents in need shouldn’t have to go hungry as cooler weather arrives.
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A truckload and more of donated food items for the Cawston food bank are loaded into a pickup truck last week. The food bank has been suffering from shortages this month.
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Farmers are the heart of B.C. food production By Norm Letnick, Minister of Agriculture In honour of the Third Annual BC Farmers Appreciation Week, I would like to recognize the importance that farmers have to British Columbia’s economy and to the health of everyone who lives here. Farmers are the heart of B.C. food production, and nine out of 10 farms are family owned and operated. Almost 50 per cent of the food consumed in B.C. is produced right here in the province. Building the local market for B.C. foods is a key component of the government’s agrifoods strategy, a component of the BC Jobs Plan, to lead the agrifoods sector growth into a $14-billion-a-year industry by 2017. Our agrifoods sector provides more than 61,000 jobs and generates close to $10.5 billion a year in provincial revenues so farmers are critical to the province’s future growth and development. The B.C. government recently announced that we are investing $2 million to help B.C. farmers and food processors promote local foods. This funding will support government’s clear commitment to build local demand and support for B.C. foods and our farming com-
munity. Government has a record of encouraging British Columbians to support local agriculture by providing funding to organizations including the B.C. Association of Farmers Markets and supporting programs such as “Behind the Beef’ which is run by the B.C. Cattlemen’s Association. This week, please make a special effort to show your appreciation to B.C. growers: * Stop by your local farmer’s market and buy some local produce. * When you shop for groceries, look for B.C. foods. If you can’t find the B.C. product you’re looking for, encourage your retailer to bring it in. * Go to a fall fair and meet your local 4-H members; they are the future of farming. The 4-H program is well known for teaching young British Columbians about agricultural activities and helps young people build life and jobs skills, guiding them to successful careers in agriculture and beyond. Farmers ensure that food production in B.C. will continue to grow and support valuable jobs and healthy communities for centuries to come. Show your appreciation today.
Regional district releases 2012 Citizen’s Survey results RDOS press release The Regional District is making progress in their effort to improve the customer experience of their citizens The Regional District conducted a survey to measure the satisfaction of citizens in the eight electoral areas in June of this year and released the results of the survey earlier today. “A key success indicator for our organization is to improve the customer experience,” stated Dan Ashton, Chair of the Regional District. “We gather this information so the board can make informed decisions about where to best apply our resources in the future to make the biggest difference for our citizens”. The regional district surveys citizens in its electoral areas every second year. Four hundred residents were randomly selected to share their opinions and ideas
about the regional district as their local government with respect to quality of life, service satisfaction, environment, communications, information technology, and fiscal responsibility. The survey is accurate within +/- 4.9 per cent, at the 95 per cent confidence level. Overall satisfaction ratings indicated 77 per cent of our residents rate the quality of life in their community as excellent. Seventy per cent rate it as an excellent place to raise children, and 80 per cent rate the regional district as an excellent place to retire. Sixty-three per cent agree the regional district is doing a good job overall. Sixty-two per cent of our citizens believe they get good value for taxes paid. When asked, 73 per cent of our citizens prefer that we offer the same level of service at the same level of taxation while seven per cetnt would
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SEINFELD 30 ROCK FAMILY GUY THE COLBERT REPORT HOUSE HUNTERS INTERNATIONAL THE MISTRESS ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT CANADA STORAGE WARS AMERICAN HOGGERS 9:00 PM MODERN FAMILY GO ON CRIMINAL MINDS AUCTION HUNTERS LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT TITANIC: BLOOD AND STEEL GISELLE TO BE ANNOUNCED FRIENDS SUPERNATURAL RULES OF ENGAGEMENT AMERICAN DAD CONAN FEHERTY HOUSE HUNTERS NOSTRADAMUS EFFECT THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW JERSEY FRIENDS STAR TREK: VOYAGER TOP SHOT STORAGE WARS HERE COMES HONEY BOO BOO 9:30 PM THE NEIGHBORS GUYS WITH KIDS AUCTION HUNTERS TO BE ANNOUNCED FRIENDS RULES OF ENGAGEMENT MOVIE Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle
Page 2 HOUSE HUNTERS FRIENDS STORAGE WARS 10:00 PM REVENGE NCIS CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION AUCTION HUNTERS NEWS HOUR FINAL CBC NEWS: THE NATIONAL TO BE ANNOUNCED SPORTSCENTRE ACCORDING TO JIM KTLA 5 NEWS AT 10 30 ROCK ALBERTA PRIMETIME THE SIMPSONS LIVE FROM THE RYDER CUP HOUSE HUNTERS WORLD TOUR MYSTERYQUEST THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW JERSEY THAT '70S SHOW SUPERNATURAL STORAGE WARS TEXAS SPORTSNET CONNECTED FOX 28 NEWS FIRST STORAGE WARS TEXAS HERE COMES HONEY BOO BOO 10:30 PM AUCTION HUNTERS THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE SCRUBS NEWSRADIO HOUSE HUNTERS WORLD TOUR THAT '70S SHOW STORAGE WARS TEXAS 10:35 30 ROCK STORAGE WARS TEXAS HERE COMES HONEY BOO
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THREE-BEDROOM FAMILY HOME This three-bedroom family home, with its attractive gabled roofline and generous covered veranda, combines the charm of a cottage with the convenience of a one-storey rancher, providing all the amenities required by a contemporary family. Entering the angled foyer, a formal dining room is to the left, with a doorway to the kitchen, and a coat closet is situated directly ahead, for guests’ convenience. The great room, separated from the foyer by a half-wall, features a large fireplace. The great room flows into the kitchen area and into a bayed-out nook, ideal for breakfast and casual meals. Working in this kitchen, the cook will never feel isolated, thanks to the open plan. A window over the sink will let in lots of natural light. A prep island provides storage and counter space, and a pantry provides additional storage. The master suite overlooks the back garden and boasts a walk-in closet as well as a spacious en suite with a soaker tub, double sinks and shower stall. The second bedroom has its own three-piece bathroom. The laundry room contains a handy linen closet, and enjoys access to the double garage.
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Canadian homes at risk of dangerous radon gas levels Contributed Recent media reports (National Post, CBC) have highlighted results from research conducted by Health Canada scientists on the prevalence of radon gas in Canadian homes and buildings. Radon is an invisible, odourless, radioactive gas that seeps into homes, schools and other buildings through openings in foundation walls and basement floors. The only known health effect from prolonged exposure to radon is lung cancer. On the basis of radon tests in some 14,000 homes and buildings across Canada, Health Canada scientists have found that many more homes than expected from previous surveys have radon levels above Canadian public health guidelines. Having analyzed the test findings, Health Canada scientists have concluded that about seven per cent of homes and buildings across Canada have high radon
gas levels. They have also concluded that approximately 16 per cent of all lung cancer deaths in Canada can be attributed to radon in homes and buildings, irrespective of lung cancers from smoking. These estimates are higher than previous Health Canada estimates. To the independent Radiation Safety Institute of Canada, which has argued for many years for better public health and workplace protection from radon, these numbers are not surprising. Other countries and jurisdictions (USA, European Union, Scandinavia) have long ago come to similar conclusions and have taken concerted action to protect the health of their populations. Scientists from the Radiation Safety Institute have reviewed the Health Canada research findings and discussed the results with Health Canada. “Our scientists have no reason to dispute the results” says Institute President, Fergal Nolan. “In fact, we
letters / continued from page 7 the sunshine. A person - and I use that term very lightly - helped his/ herself to a money clip Al had in his shirt pocket. His clip had about $200 to $300 in it. Mr Baranec is also blind and hard of hearing so this despicable and cowardly act was easily executed. I am asking anyone in town that knows anything about this, to contact the Keremeos RCMP at 250-499-5511 and pass the information on to the RCMP. I would like to add, “ I hope the poor excuse of a human sleeps well and advise you to keep looking over your shoulder. Thank you to everyone, Doug Ward, (friend and caregiver to Al) Keremeos
applaud Health Canada for the new rigor it has shown on the radon issue since it finally lowered the radon exposure guidelines in 2006”. “For Canadians, the new findings make it even more urgent that all homes and schools be tested for radon”, adds Institute radiation scientist, Lynn MacDonald. “The solution is not difficult. Radon testing is simple and, if there is a problem, remediation is often easy. By taking these steps, Canadians can protect their families from unnecessary radiation exposure and potential future lung cancers.” Radon testing is best done during the fall and winter months when windows are mostly closed. Full information on radon, its health effects and on radon testing and remediation can be found on the Radiation Safety Institute’s website, www.RadiationSafety.ca. For radon tests, please email: radon@radiationsafety.ca
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health HOW TO SPROUT IN 10 SIMPLE STEPS Sprouting at home is an easy and cost-effective way to add enzymatically-active, highly alkalizing food to your daily routine. What should you sprout? • Amaranth • Buckwheat • Beans (all kinds) • Chickpeas • Lentils • Quinoa • Sunflower seeds (and more!) How to sprout in 10 easy steps: You can buy sprouting kits in most health food stores, but it’s just as easy to sprout at home using three readily-available household objects: a jar, cheesecloth and a rubber band. Here are the ten steps to sprouting: • Rinse the seeds you intend to sprout well and pour into the jar (fill to 1/4 mark) • Fill the jar at least 3/4 full of water • Soak overnight at room temperature • Pour out the water and seeds and rinse with fresh water • Return the seeds to the jar • Cover the jar with cheesecloth and secure the cloth with the rubber band • Briefly turn the jar upside down to drain the remaining water j • Sprouts will begin to appear within 24 hours (give or take) • Make sure the sprouts stay moist so they sprout fully by rinsing and draining them (as in step #7) • Rinse your sprouts before eating. Sprouts can be stored in the fridge uncovered for up to one week Happy sprouting! These articles are provided by OK In Health eMagazine. To sign up for your free eMagazine go to www.OKinHealth.com for more great articles, events, recipes, and more...... This column and articles are provided by OK In Health. Come visit HYPERLINK “http://www.OKinHealth.com” www.OKinHealth.com Your on-line community events and wellness magazineGet Connected! Sign up for your FREE monthly OK In Health’s E-Magazine. OK In Health - Your Wellness Community at Your Finger-Tips!
OUR BODIES: AMAZING! Our bodies are amazing. The level of acidity in our blood is held quite constant at a pH of 7.35-7.45 no matter what we do. (Anything above 7 is alkaline.) The pH of our urine can change with our diet but the pH of our blood remains pretty well the same. AUTUMN IN THE AIR We are entering the autumn season soon and it’s a good time to remind everyone about hand-washing. It is the best way to prevent colds, flus and many other infectious diseases. Do it often throughout the day for at least 20 seconds per wash. This is especially important after blowing your nose, using the toilet, playing with pets or changing baby’s diaper. SOCIAL NETWORKING ADDICTIVE? The increase in social networking during the past few years has prompted research projects studying its addiction potential. The projects concluded that social media can be more addictive than tobacco. It takes up much of some people’s spare time and its seeming low cost just makes it that much more desirable. 100,000 HAIR FOLLICLES We are born with 100,000 hair follicles on our heads. Hair falls out and renews itself routinely throughout our lives. But, sometimes these hair follicles become stressed and hair starts to fall out and not grow back. Causes can be emotional or physical shock, hormonal (postpartum, stopping birth control pills), severe dieting and high fever among others. If you are concerned, check with your physician. Make our pharmacists part of your healthcare team. We hope to see you in our pharmacy soon.
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Oliver Community Arts council presents the 29th annual Fall Art Show Contributed The past few years the show has been in conjunction with the annual Festival of the Grape, held at the end of September or early October, during harvest time. The Fall Art Show opens at 3 p.m. September 29, in the Oliver Community Center Hall. The show is open to the public, no admission but donations always appreciated. A variety of works by the artisans include paintings, photography, fibre arts, three dimensional, mixed media, emerging artists 18 and under ,and best interpretation of theme. There will be a special display of children’s art and a display of the works of the Ripoffs their take off on the photos of Ansel Adam ‘s San Francisco warehouses. An added feature this year will be demos and
displays of the works of four featured artists. Kindrie Grove will demo from 3 until 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. Terry Isaac will demo on Sunday 12-2:30 p.m. Leza Macdonald will follow with her demo from 2:30-5 p.m. Linda Anderson’s works will be on display throughout the show. Voting for your favourites will take place from 3-8 p.m. The awards will be presented to the artists between 8.30 and 9 p.m. The reception, to be held between 7-9 p.m. will enable you to meet the artists, including the featured artists, and a chance to fully indulge in the beauty of the creative works of the artists. Entertainment by our talented harpist, Ingrid Schellenberg and a special performance of Casting Shadows will add to an
eventful evening. Delectable refreshments will be served. While perusing the Show you may want to bid on the items on the silent auction. Collectibles, items for every home and local wines. The monies from the auction go to art related projects in our community. Sunday, September 30 the show opens at 12 p.m. for attendees to the Festival of the Grape only. There will be two demos and a silent auction. A wonderful afternoon to delight the residents and visitors to the festival. The show will close at 5 p.m. Purchasers of art works and silent auction items may pick up their goods as they leave the festival. The fall art show and sale is an opportunity to display the incredible talents of our local artisans. The Oliver Arts Council welcomes you to visit the show and make this an outstanding event.
Museum society wants you to sponsor a spoke Contributed All summer long the pennies, dimes and dollars have been rolling in to support our wagon wheel restoration project. The total so far is about $300 towards the needed total of $1,500. You can now drop off your pennies at the Seventh Street Diner, Keremeos Hardware, Similkameen Agencies, and K Café. If you have a large amount of coins just call either Judy at 250-499-2883 or Doreen Smith at 250499-2883 and we will come and pick them up. This month we’re adding a new way to leave a lasting impression of your generosity. When you, your family or business donates $100, one of the spokes on the restored wheels will carry your name on a mounted plate for posterity. Just call one of the phone numbers above and we will write you a tax deductible receipt for your donation. We are looking forward to using the wagon for the annual May Day parade again. We enjoy the opportunity to show our youngsters what it was like, “back in the good old days”. The museum had many visitors this year and received generous donations. One such donation was a $500 cheque from Ann Voegtlin, a great
granddaughter of Frances X. Richter. Some of you may recall that last year Ann spent a week at the museum updating our records with data that she brought for us and supplementing her records with information that she gleaned in our museum. She also donated a $500 cheque last year. It is through donations such as these that we manage to keep the building and grounds available to the public and to hire the summer students to continually up-date our records. We have historical information on many local families in the area. You can add more information to our existing records or create your own families history for our records. Thanks to everyone that supported us at the museum’s display July 1 at Memorial Park and for the Similkameen Sizzle PepperFest last weekend we hope you enjoyed our display. Upcoming events include our October 4 meeting at the Ecumenical Church at 607- 5th Street. Bob Dennis from the Lower Similkameen Indian Band will address the group with stories from local First Nations history. Everyone is invited to attend Bob’s talk at 7 p.m., meeting to follow at 7:30. For more information about the museum’s activities, visit www.keremeosmuseum.ca
New Afton brings prosperity to Kamloops Mining Association of British Columbia The Mining Association of British Columbia (MABC) and the Province of British Columbia, Ministry of Energy, Mines and Natural Gas, announced recently that New Gold Inc.’s New Afton Mine is the recipient of the 2011 Mining and Sustainability Award. New Afton Mine General Manager, Kurt Keskimaki, said it was an honour for the mine’s sustainability practices to be recognized by MABC and the B.C. government. “Responsible mining is embedded in the culture of our organization and practiced every day by our employees,” said Keskimaki.
The annual Mining and Sustainability Award provides an opportunity to publicly acknowledge companies, communities, First Nations, non-governmental organizations, government agencies and individuals who have demonstrated a strong commitment to leadership in sustainability. This award is a joint initiative of the Mining Association of BC and the BC Ministry of Energy, Mines and Natural Gas, and was first issued in 2005. The Mining Association also extends its congratulations to New Gold Inc. on the Official Opening of the New Afton Mine on September 17.
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f you ever get the chance, read “The Whisper and the Vision”, a book by Canadian astronomer Don Fernie. The book starts with him sitting in a plane, looking at the scenery passing by below, and thinking how much easier life has become for astronomers. Instead of spending months or years in leaky ships, risking tropical diseases and pirates going somewhere to make observations, he was sitting luxuriously in a plane. Since Don wrote that book, things
have changed even more. Now, in most cases there is little need to travel at all. Instruments are enormously more sophisticated and complicated than even a decade ago, and there is no need to actually twiddle them - assuming it was permitted anyway. We observe by telling a computer what we want the telescope to do. This means that except in those whacky experiments that push the capabilities of the system in unexpected directions, such as using the Synthesis Radio Telescope here at DRAO to map the Sun or Moon, there is no need to be present at all. We can set up observations over the internet and specify where the data should be sent, or from where we can download it when it’s
ready. Apart from saving travel money and saving us from cramped knees, jet lag and the other joys of longdistance air travel, it makes it possible to run an observatory more efficiently, and that is very important, especially these days, where funding is limited and has to be very carefully managed. Trips to a remote observatory to make observations have to be set up months in advance, otherwise the travel and accommodation expenses become unacceptable. This essentially freezes the scheduling of the telescope months in advance. However, if we d o n ’t h a v e t o b e there, the scheduling can be very flexible. For example, for many telescopes the weather is a factor. Some nights are better than others. By making sure the
observations needing the best nights are made on those nights, there is the best chance of getting usable data. Less picky observing programmes would be slotted in on the other nights. Scheduling decisions can be made pretty well in real time. You just get e-mail saying your observations are complete and the data files are ready to download. Imagine the disappointment of arriving at the observatory only to find out that an hour beforehand, something horrible had happened to the instrument you counted on using. If you don’t need to be there, you don’t get that nasty experience, and the observatory scheduling can be rearranged until that gadget is fixed. Yes, there are huge advantages to internet astronomy, but despite a reduced need to
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experience the “joys” of air travel we still miss seeing some of those beautiful and exotic locations. That primal kick you get out of being there in the control room of a modern radio or optical telescope is really special. A t 1 0 : 4 9 E D T, 07:49 PDT on the 22nd, the Sun will cross the equator, heading south. This event is called the Autumnal Equinox and marks the end of summer. Mars and Saturn are very low in the Southwest after dark. Saturn is fairly close to the star Spica. Jupiter rises around 11 p.m. and Venus around 3 a.m. The Moon will reach first quarter on the 22nd. Ken Tapping is an astronomer with the National Research Council’s Dominion Radio Astro-physical Observatory, Penticton.
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1872 BARCELO RD, CAWSTON $1,150,000 * 10 ac. best benchland * Organic orchard, great house! MLS®
727 & 729 7TH AVENUE, KEREMEOS $55,000 60x120 zoned commercial/multi family. MLS® 312 9TH AVE., KEREMEOS $84,000 52x120 Residential building lot, downtown. 723 & 725 7TH AVENUE, KEREMEOS $55,000 MLS® 305 2ND AVENUE, KEREMEOS $98,000 NO HST 59X119 no time limit to build! 60x120 zoned commercial/multi family. MLS® 3470 RIVER ROAD $299,000 5 acre riverfront, MLS® ASHNOLA ROAD, KEREMEOS $224,000 156 acres along the Ashnola River! MLS® some apples planted. MLS®
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#626 – 12th Avenue, Keremeos- · 3 Bed/2 bath home · Updated kitchen · New baths · Central Air! · Corner lot · Close to park · WOW! $219,500 MLS®#135373
#15 Ashnola Road, Keremeos - Searching for the perfect set-up? Updated rancher home with rental/guest suite PLUS huge workshop. Berries, walnuts & filberts. Huge garden area, prune & peach trees too. $435,000 MLS® #136878
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#612 – 4th Street, Keremeos - Walk to everything from this location. Great home for retirement - 2 beds/2 baths. New kitchen cabinets, vinyl windows, WETT certified wood stove, updated electric heat. Triple lot with great garden space, storage shed and gazebo. $207,500 MLS® #136475
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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; also 8 x 12 garden shed. Single garage. $229,000 MLS®#137712
#8 Victoria Pines M.H. Park, Keremeos - Ranch view from this S/W unit. 2 beds/1 large bath. Front kitchen layout & central living room. Front deck, carport, landscaped, all appliances. Pad rent $242.50/ mo. $87,500 MLS® #new
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* Excluding Licenses #30 Sagewood MH Park, Hwy 3A - · Floor to ceiling/inside and out reno · 2 Bed/2 bath · Converted addition of 400 s/f · Cool covered deck · Extensive landscaping · Great view! $159,900 MLS®#138828
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Well maintained open plan Mobile by the river. Private pad, Arizona landscaping, awesome valley & mountain views. Two good sized bdrms, bath has a soaker tub. Conservatory has sliding doors to home & huge covered deck & hot tub. $171,500 CALL GAIL mls®
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Well looked after moduline on 68x124 lot close to main street. Open floor plan w/good sized master w/soaker tub in ensuite. New kitchen cabinet doors & kitchen flooring. There is a sunroom for the gardener or artist. $239,000 exc
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Excellent maintained building in Keremeos. Brisk retail business with local & hwy traffic. New roof in 2007 w/10-year life. New a/c unit & awning. 3000 sq ft with an office, storage & retail area. Parking at the rear. Appt to view. $279,000 mls®
Rare & golden opportunity, hwy frontage 15 acre cherry block. Viticulture rating #2 property on the bench which is prime growing land. There is a main home and several outbuildings. Appointment is required. $1,400,000 mls®
Ask Gail about free air miles when you list or sell Unique, peaceful 4.77 acre property that has an Osprey family & endangered yellow breasted chat. 6yr old 2 story home, roomy kitchen w/island & cherry cabinets, 4 bdrms, 3 baths, geothermal, garage etc. Dupl. Listing #133476 $449,900 mls®
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