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ARSON INVESTIGATION
Boxing Day fire at Ambry Storage under police investigation See page 3
BREAK IN AT SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT
Photo by Steve Arstad
Break ins and theft mar holiday season in the village See page 3
SNOWMOBILING SEASON UNDERWAY
Area seniors wasted little time, starting the new year with some social activity last Thursday, January 2 at the Seniors Centre. Irene Patterson, above, celebrated her 80th birthday with an afternoon of socializing and dancing, pictured here with Robert Gurney of Oliver. For full story and photos, please see page 8.
Group hopes to extend trail in 2014 New trails society head sees group’s priority to advance trail to Cawston through resolution of access issues By Steve Arstad news@keremeosreview.com
Valley snowmobile enthusiasts are enjoying the season See page 9
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Recently elected Chair of Similkameen Trails Society Duncan Baynes of Keremeos hopes to advance and improve the trail through Cawston
in 2014. “I feel the number one issue facing us this year is to resolve the access issues surrounding ranch lands in Cawston,” Baynes said recently. He stated that continued discussions regarding right of way through ranch lands south of Keremeos were proceeding slowly, with “legalities slowing things down.” “Understandably, there are concerns regarding open gates and garbage being left by trail users as they cross ranch lands,” Baynes continued, “but those things can be controlled.”
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Once right of way through the ranch lands is established, Baynes said the society would work toward restoring the former railway right of way to Coulthard Road. “Other than that, we will continue to plug away wherever we see an opportunity,” Baynes added, noting the Keremeos portion of the trail was in good shape. Baynes also mentioned the work of some seasonal workers at St. Laslo’s vineyard, who were brushing and cutting firewood along the right of way between Willis Ranch Road and Becks Road, cleaning up the right of way at the same time.
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MEAT DRAW at the Red Bridge Pub Sunday, January 26th 2:00 to 4:00 pm Proceeds donated to Residents of Orchard Haven and River Valley Lodge.
Ongoing Community Events & Meetings 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.
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MONDAY: N.A. meets at 8 p.m. at the South Similkameen Health Centre. MONDAY: Keremeos Bellringers, 7:30 pm, Cawston United Church, for info call Herma @ 499-5292, Joan @ 499-2450. 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: Boot Camp 6 - 7 am, Sim. Rec. Centre. For more info call Annette 499-2238 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. 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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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 for more info. FRIDAY: Elks and Royal Purple bingo. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. 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) 4992029 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 SUNDAY: Legion General Meeting. 2:00 p.m. Keremeos Legion Hall. 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. 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, Main St., Keremeos.. Everyone welcome. 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. 1ST SUNDAY OF MONTH: Friends of Olalla, 4 pm, contact 250-599-9090.
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TUESDAY: Once a month Soup and Sandwich - watch for posters.Hedley Seniors’ Center on Scott Ave. THURSDAY: Library 2 pm - 7 pm Hedley Seniors’ Center, free computer use. 1ST MONDAY: Hedley Heritage Museum meeting, 6:00 p.m. at the Museum, Everyone welcome to attend. 2ND SUNDAY: Pancake Breakfast, Hedley Seniors’ Center, 8:00 am to 11:00 am. 3RD MONDAY: Monthly meeting at Seniors’ Center, 2 pm. 3RD MONDAY: Community Club meeting at 7 pm at the Club. DAILY: Coffee & good conversation at the Seniors’ Center 6am - 8 am. Every Mon./Wed./Sat. Exercise at 9 am. EVERY SUNDAY: Church Service at 9:30 am, Hedley Grace Church. EVERY SUNDAY: Hedley Farmers Market 9-1, July - Oct. DAILY: Hedley Heritage Museum open daily 9am - 4pm, Daly Ave.
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Ambry Storage on Veterans Avenue was the scene of a suspicious fire early Boxing Day. Two recreational vehicles were destroyed and at least eight more were vandalized by graffiti in the early morning incident.
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Police continue investigation into Boxing Day blaze Arson suspected in early morning fire By Steve Arstad news@keremeosreview.com Two recreational vehicles were destroyed in a Boxing Day fire at the Ambry storage facility in Keremeos. A flat deck trailer and at least eight other recreational vehicles were also damaged by fire or graffiti. Fourteen Keremeos and District Volunteer firefighters reponded to their third early morning fire this month when they responded to the blaze at Ambry Storage on Veterans Avenue at 1:30 a.m. Thursday, December 26, where they found a fifth wheel trailer and a motorhome engulfed in flames. Arson is strongly suspected by Fire Chief Jordy Bosscha, as tracks in the snow and other evidence indicate deliberate human involvement.The facility’s chain link fence
was also cut in order to gain access to the property. “Tracks in the snow and graffiti are visible at each unit, as well as signs indicating where attempts were made to light the trailers,” he said. “There were also tracks to another unit with evidence indicating an attempt to set it on fire as well.” A flat deck trailer located near the burned out vehicles also suffered heat damage. At least eight other units stored in the yard suffered damage from spray painted graffiti. Bosccha said the investigation has been turned over to Keremeos RCMP, as the fire department felt that their investigation indicated arson to be the cause of the blaze. Fire personnel spent an hour and a half on scene. Eyewitnesses said that several explosions, possibly caused by rupturing propane tanks, scattered RV debris several hundred feet. The explosions occurred just as the fire department’s second truck arrived on scene. The incident was also attended by members of the Keremeos
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RCMP and BC Ambulance. Ambry Storage owner Sandra Liddicoat temporarily closed the storage facility for several days following the fire, but was open again by January 2. She declined to comment on the incident, as police and the insurance company continue their investigations. Police are also investigating possible ties between the storage yard fire and other recent fires in the community, most notably the ignition of several trash receptacles in the downtown core early in November and the attempted arson of the museum in late November. Members of the Keremeos and District Volunteer Fire Department may have felt sleep deprived in December, having responded to two other late night / early morning fires. A residence on Ferko Road in Cawston burned on December 9 and a manufactured home fire on Beecroft Road in Cawston went up in flames on December 19. Neither of those fires are thought to have suspicious origins.
Ambry Self Storage would like to thank all the fire fighters and police that responded to the unfortunate fire at the mini storage on christmas evening. Special thanks to Heather Walkus for putting in the call to the emergency personnel. Thanks, Sandy Liddicoat
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RCMP report progress in mail thefts over Christmas holidays By Steve Arstad news@keremeosreview.com Update on mailbox theft Further mailbox theft occurred in Keremeos sometime on the weekend of December 21-22. The lobby door of the post office in Keremeos was jimmied and several boxes, including the Keremeos Review’s, were broken into. On December 28, police in Midway reported the apprehension of a Keremeos man after a crime spree in Midway and Salmo. The man had in his possession Keremeos mail and other stolen property. Further investigation by Midway RCMP revealed mail and stolen cheques from addresses in KereW ATM NO LE! B A L I AVA
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breached. The latest theft occurred January 2, and the vehicle has not yet been found. RCMP advise residents to ensure their vehicles are locked when left unattended. They also note that Ford pickups are commonly targetted by thieves. (According to the Detroit News, the most attractive vehicle for thieves to break into or steal outright is the Ford Super Duty F-250 crew cab with four-wheel drive.) Theft from church RCMP reported the break in and theft of a DVD player from the Keremeos Community Church. The theft occurred sometime during the week of December 1 - January 5. A window was broken to gain entry to the unit.
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Publisher: Don Kendall 605 7th Ave, Keremeos Box 130, Keremeos, B.C. V0X 1N0
Editorial Pet abandonment is illegal Over the a past two weeks, we have heard of two cases of animal abandonment in the Lower Similkameen. One involved a dog, found with a collar, hungry and cold, in the Morrison Drive area just before Christmas. It had one of its forelegs caught in its choker collar, and initially resisted attempts by residents in the area to get close enough to help it. More recently, a security member of the Lower Similkameen Indian Band witnessed someone abandoning a cat in the Ashnola area. By the time the watchman realized what was taking place, the car had driven off. There are alternatives to leaving helpless domestic animals to the wilds when pet owners no longer want them, or are unable to keep them. The practise of taking a pet into a rural area and releasing it is all too common, and demonstrates a profound heartlessness and ignorance - on the part of the pet owner. In the case of the abandoned dog, nearby residents were able to eventually elicit the animal’s trust. and after freeing its paw, fed it and sheltered it until animal bylaw enforcement authorities could receive it. Corinne Ross, Branch Manager at the Penticton SPCA, admits there is no real answer to the problem of unwanted pets, but said there are alternatives to abandoning an animal, which in addition to being a poor choice, is illegal as well. A pet owner can try to place the animal privately, through friends or online and newspaper ads. Shelters like the SPCA do their best to help, and can often offer solutions to pet owners in dire straights. Ultimately, however, the pet’s responsibility is that of the pet owners’ - and abandonment is a cruel choice that should be further discouraged through costly, punitive fines for anyone caught in the act.
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Deflation in B.C. prices, population grows in 2013 By Tom Fletcher Black Press B . C . ’s c o n s u m e r price index slipped into negative territory in November, partly due the repeal of the harmonized sales tax last spring. The price index in Va n c o u v e r w a s u p slightly, but deflation in Victoria and other areas of the province produced a provincial av e r ag e o f - 0 . 2 p e r c e n t fo r t h e m o n t h . C a n a d a - w i d e, i n f l a tion was 0.9 per cent. The cost of restaurant food fell 4.4 per cent in November compared to the same month in 2012, Statistics Canada reported. The provincial average cost of health and personal care, including se rv i c e s wh e re sa l e s tax was removed, went down 3.1 per cent. There were average price increases in food purchased from stores, up 1.1 per cent, cloth-
ing up 1.3 per cent, transportation up 0.7 per cent and alcohol and tobacco products, up 1.7 per cent. Average rent costs were up 1.0 per cent, but overall shelter cost was down 0.7 per cent, continuing a decline since mid-2012. B.C. population reaches 4.6 million B. C. ’s p o p u l at i o n grew by 24,000 in the third quarter of 2013, reaching 4,606,375. It’s the largest population increase for that quarter since 1996. The increase was mainly a result of 15,477 nonpermanent residents, which Statistics Canada warns are a volatile component of population measurement. Northern B.C. communities are deali n g w i t h w h at t h e y call “ghost populations,” with thousands of workers flying in and out of industrial camps who put pres-
sure on local services without contributing to communities. Interprovincial migration figures showed the seventh consecutive quarter of net loss fo r B. C. , d ow n 2 8 2 people from the second quarter. B.C.’s total population increase over the 12 months ending Oct. 1 was 47,496 people, mainly due to international immigration, which saw a net gain of 35,282 people. Natural growth (births minus deaths) accounted for 11,214 of the total. Housing market upswing predicted T h e B. C. h o u s i n g market will see slow but steady growth over the next three years, according to a forecast by C e n t ra l 1 C re d i t Union. The trade association for B.C. and Ontario credit unions predicts the number of sales will rise
about seven per cent to 72,500 in 2014, and reach 84,000 by 2016. The median resale price is forecast to increase 1.5 per cent in 2014, 2.5 per cent in 2015 and three per cent in 2016. New home sales are expected to rebound by about 30 per cent in 2014, but remain at a low level of 15,500 units sold, said Central 1 economist Brian Yu. New construction in the Lower Mainland S o u t h we s t re g i o n i s expected to decline slightly due to high inventory, while housing starts are forecast to rise in most other areas of the province.
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Assesment rates down for Keremeos in 2014 By Steve Arstad news@keremeosreview.com BC Assessment issued approximately 50 local area news releases on Thursday, January 2, 2014 with highlights of property assessment changes in local communities. Assessment rates for Keremeos residents are down this year, from an average $241,000 in 2013 to $225,000 for 2014. Princeton residents will see their assessment rate drop from an average $214,000 in 2013 to $204,000 in 2014. “Most homes in the South Okanagan are remaining stable in value compared to last year’s assessment roll,” said Tracy Wall, Deputy Assessor for BC Assessment Okanagan. “Most home owners in the South Okanagan will see modest changes in the plus five per cent to minus five per cent
range.” Overall, the South Okanagan’s Assessment Roll decreased from $19,636, 475,825 last year to $19,516,491,502 this year. The 2014 assessment roll includes $217,229,016 for subdivisions, rezoning and new construction. All news releases, as well as statistics and general information about the 2014 Assessment Roll, was posted on www.bcassessment.ca on January 2. Of note, BC Assessment’s website listed the Top Valued Properties for all of British Columbia as well as by regional breakdown. Nearly two million property owners will receive their 2014 property assessment notice by mail in early January. Starting in January, Keremeos residents can use the free e-valueBC search tool on BC Assessment’s website to compare their property assessment to others.
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Snowmen - and their offspring - mysteriously appeared on Keremeos’ Seventh Avenue last week. Their appearance has become an annual winter rite.
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We would like to thank all our family and friends for the gifts of flowers, cards, food and heartfelt kind words of condolences. Thank you Dr. Marina Louw, Stacey, Tara and the Care Aides for their amazing care that they gave to our Dad. Thanks to Chaplin John Briscall for the service and his guidance to ease our loss. A huge thank you to Carol Allison for her generous time setting up and lending us the projector and screen for the slide show. Also thank you to the ladies of the Royal Purple for the food and goodies served at the service. We are truly blessed to have all of your support.
From the family of Joe van den Hoek.
Plans call for increased cellular coverage of Highway 3 corridor By Steve Arstad news@keremeosreview.com British Columbia’s digital infrastructure continued to expand in 2013, including new cellular coverage along highways and upgraded fibre optic connections to schools. Over 730 kilometres of new cellular coverage along B.C.’s remote highways have been completed to date. Under the Connecting British Columbia Agreement signed in 2011, an additional 986 kilometres is scheduled to be installed by 2017. Through this agreement, the ongoing work between government and Telus continues to be the driving force in improving overall connectivity in B.C., including highway cellular expansion.
Connectivity improvements under the CBCA include: Over 730 kilometres of new cellular coverage along primary and secondary highways, including segments along highways 1, 3, 3A, 6, 5, 5A, 6, 16, 37, 97 and the Coquihalla Highway. Telus spokesperson Chris Gerritsen said the company has selected six more cellular sites along Highway 3 b e t w e e n O s oyo o s a n d H o p e. S o m e of these sites will be utilized in 2014. “We are also looking at site locations in response to community requests,” Gerritsen said, noting the communities of Sunshine Valley, Eastgate, Hedley and Anarchist Mountain. Residents in the community of Hedley are hopeful they will see a cell tower erected in 2014 to serve that community.
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Current cellular coverage on Highway 3 between Osoyoos and Hope. Circles indicate new highway cellular coverage, while shaded areas respresent Telus HSPA (High Speed Packet Access) coverage. Gaps in coverage along highway 3 will continue to be addressed in 2014, say Telus officials.
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New year’s resolution hopefully includes a decision to volunteer
To the Editor: In mid-December, approximately a dozen highly committed members of the Hedley Senior Center worked feverishly to create a successful potluck experience for some 80 attendees. Very likely, similar events took place in other communities. And almost certainly, the number of guests far exceeded the number of those who organized the event and served. After the Hedley potluck, a member of the Senior Center said to me, “We’re getting old. We need younger bodies.”
Most small communities are kept alive by giving, participating citizens. For a community to be vibrant, it needs the ideas, energy, and skills of many people. Having been active in volunteering roles most of my adult life, I know that when we give our time and talents to society, we will almost certainly derive unexpected benefits. We gain new skills and experiences. We meet other active people. My wife and I have gained close friends through volunteering. And the sense of satisfaction and fulfillment
that comes from giving far exceeds any monetary value. Community organizations can only survive and thrive if people participate. If everyone does something, no one needs to do it all. And by making a contribution now, we will pass on to our children a more interesting, compassionate and cohesive community. A decision to volunteer would make a worthy new year’s resolution. Art Martens, Hedley
Witness to pet abandonment cannot understand pet owner’s cruelty To the Editor: On December 26 I saw a grey automobile parked at the gate of the Pow Wow Campground. As I got closer, the vehicle pulled away. When I got to the location, a cat was sitting on the road with a dish of food, and a cat’s blanket, waiting for its master’s return. It hobbled off the road as its hind legs were
crippled. I’m overwhelmed how mean these people can be, as the animal doesn’t have a chance out there, either a coyote will get it or it will starve to death. To the people who did this - if I had taken your license I would have reported you for cruelty to animals.
Lower Similkameen Indian Band land is not a dumping ground for unwanted animals, either. Fred Allison, Keremeos
Dead thermostat batteries a cause for concern To the Editor: In this day and age when many people can not afford regular furnace maintenance, I thought the following should be brought to the public’s attention as well as replacing the batteries in one’s smoke detector. During a recent cold snap, I went home to find my home very warm. Thinking the furnace would soon shut off, I carried on with other activities. After a while though I was sweating just sitting, so checked the thermostat. It was up to 23 degrees although it was set to turn off at 20 degrees.
Soon it was up to 26 degrees and I phoned the heating company that had serviced my furnace a month earlier. Then sat with the doors and windows open until they arrived and fixed the problem. Turns out one of the batteries we had installed was defective. I would hate to think what would have happened if I had been away for a few days. I would recommend that the thermostat batteries be checked and or replaced regularly. Thank you, Bob Richards, Penticton
More concern over smart meter radiation
To the Editor: We live in a Wi-Fi World I, like most of your readers are connected to Wi-Fi in one way or another. It maybe your cell phone or your computer, a cordless phone or a baby monitor; its almost an obsession with some but why not its so convenient. Advanced metering (Smart meters)will be here this year, God forbid. Smart appliances are already here. What are smart appliances? They are the new Wi-Fi connected “Energy star” fridges and stoves, washers and dryers, computers, etc. The “energy star” logo on the appliance is said to indicate that it is energy efficiant? It also means that it has a Wi-Fi chip in it capable
of communicating with your smart meter. If you have a number of these appliances throughout your home they will all be communicating with the meter flooding your home with low levels of electromagnetic radiation constantly. I have just learned that Smart appliances will be one of the “five most hacked” systems by cybercrimminals for 2014, according to Kevin Haley of Symantec Security Response. “The ubiquity of wireless communication technologies can result in near constant exposure to low levels of electromagnetic radiation close to source”. -World Health Organization George Venables, Cawston
Similkameen History - January, 1994
Polar bear dip in Cawston attracts handful Twenty years ago, a crowd of approximately 25 people gathered along the bank of the Similkameen River in Cawston to witness four intrepid souls take a polar bear swim in the icy river. Bob Wallace and his 11 year old
grandson took the plunge in water temperature sitting at minus one degreee Celsius on January 1, 1994. Radio commentator Dennis Walker and former Keremeos Mayor J.C. Stanart also took a quick dip in the icy waters.
Polar bear swims were routine for Bob Wallace, who had been doing it every year except for two years, since 1962. It was his grandson’s second time. - From the Gazette of the Similkameen, January 5, 1994
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Seniors begin new year with a dance or two By Steve Arstad news@keremeosreview.com Every Thursday afternoon from 1:30 until 4 p.m., seniors from all over the country get together at the Keremeos Seniors Centre to “cut a rug”. Dancing is the activity du jour for members of the senior community on Thursdays, and it’s not unusual to find couples from all over Western Canada participating in the Thursday afternoon sessions, which
also feature live music. Thursday, January 2 was no exception as 15 - 20 couples took to the floor for an enjoyable afternoon of dancing waltzes, polkas and ballroom type dances. “We’ve been coming here for 13 years,” said Harry Lamberti of Nepawan, Saskatchewan. He and wife Vi winter in Osoyoos and enjoy the weekly trips to Keremeos on Thursday afternoon. Other dancers hailed from Summerland, Oliver, High Level, Alberta, and Penticton.
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Members of the Similkameen Snowmobile Club at the recently rebuilt emergency shelter in the Ashnola: Back row, left to right: Jim Bauer, Bob Bauer, Ray Raby, Jeff Rowe, Shelley Bickner, Bob Cameron, Kyle Cameron, Craig Mantle, John Dennis, Steve Mantle, Joe Dennis and Forrest Nelson. Next row: Sonja Bauer, Jo Ann Schnieder, Dean Schneider, Rhonda Wilson, Josie Van Dieman, Rob Van Dieman, (unknown) Cheryl Hendsbee, Lee Hendsbee, Dan Wilson, James Kruspe, Donegal Kruspe, and Steve Albright.
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‘Tis the season for snowmobiling By Steve Arstad news@keremeosreview.com
It’s been a relatively benign winter so far in the Lower Similkameen, but that hasn’t stopped members of the Similkameen Snowmobile Club from enjoying the season at higher elevations. The 21 member club, headed by Forrest Nelson of Cawston, would like to add to its membership roster as the new year gets underway. James Kruspe owns and operates Direct Performance in Keremeos. He and wife Donegal are ardent snowmobile enthusiasts; James has been riding for 30 years. “Locally, we ride in the Ashnola,� Kruspe said, where the club recently rebuilt an emergency cabin that serves as a rest stop for the club’s weekend tours in the valley. Club members also frequent the hills above Olalla, where a series of logging roads and trails connect to Apex ski area. “There is a group of six of us who get together just about every weekend,� Kruspe explained, adding “we always ride with a buddy - never go alone.� Kruspe, who repairs all makes and models of
snowmobiles, said modern snowmobiles have a reli able track record, but there is always the potential for something to happen. “Last year, I was up in the back country around Whipsaw Creek,� Kruspe said, “I came off a low snow-
drift below which was a drop off.�
The impact resulted in a fracture of the vertebra,
and a painful end to the season for Kruspe. This year,
he carries with him the latest in search and rescue technology, in the form of an Inreach GPS device that
can log his snowmobile party’s movements, and at the press of a button send out an SOS that will notify local search and rescue bodies, should an emergency arise. The club’s favoured routes can be reached in less than 45 minutes from a Keremeos resident’s front door. “When the snow is down to the valley floor, we can unload our machines in Olalla and go from there,� Kruspe said. “It’s about 30 kilometres one way - a nice afternoon trip - to Apex and back.� Other less frequented areas include back roads in the Fairview - Orofino Mountain area, and trips further afield to the Whipsaw Creek area. The Similkameen Snowmobile Club’s season generally runs from mid December through to April. Anyone interested in joining the group should contact James Kruspe at 250-499-0015.
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60 Minute Club is all about keeping elementary school - aged children active By Don Fennell Black Press An hour a day of fitness can be made fun, especially when it is coupled with other healthy choices like eating right. That’s the goal of the 60 Minute Kids’ Club, a fun and engaging online
program designed to help get elementary school-aged children active. The 60 Minute Kids’ Club is now looking to expand its community reach by partnering with Black Press. “Our strong commitment to healthy communities is well-served in our partnership with the 60 Minute Kids’ Club” says Randy Blair, presi-
dent of Black Press’ Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island divisions. “The benefits of active families are so numerous, it will deliver increasingly great news”. “We want to make (children being healthy) even more of a community effort,” says Gillian Thody, Western Canada manager of the 60 Minute
Kids’ Club. And that means engaging more parents on the importance of their children making healthy choices, while demonstrating healthy choices themselves. These include physical literacy (playing for at least 60 minutes each day), eating healthy continued on page 12
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60 Minute Club is all about keeping elementary school - aged children active / continued from page 10 (including five or more vegetables and fruits daily and eliminating sugar and sweetened drinks), and cutting back on computer and TV time (two hours or less). Two 60-day challenges and one
45-day challenge are held throughout the school year, skipping over busy times and holidays. The first challenge of the year from Oct. 1 to Dec. 1 has just wrapped up, with the second challenge set
to begin Jan. 15. Schools across Canada participate at the same time. Schools can sign up for the challenge at www.60minkidsclub. org. Each student logs in and tracks their own progress,
receiving points for each log in, which aggregate under their school. This enables organizers to determine the most active kids, grades, schools, districts, regions and provinces across Canada.
five schools in B.C., Ontario and Nova Scotia participated in a pilot program which produced encouraging results. In 2012, 70 schools in B.C. were involved and the program has now expanded to Alberta
The 60 Minute Kids’ Club, which is aligned with Canadian Sport for Life, originated in 2009 with Innovative Fitness, a personal training business. At that time 5,000 Kindergarten through Grade 6 students in
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Area G Director’s Report for December
By Angelique Wood RDOS Director, Area “G” The end of the year always brings with it a pause for reflection, particularly when inclement weather forces us indoors, huddled by the fireplace, slowing down from the hectic activities of summer and fall. It’s not yet winter and we’ve already seen a few cold snaps many of us are particularly conscious of the fact that our power bills will jump, particularly those of us who rely on electricity for heat. Elected officials throughout the province of British Columbia continue to call for a better strategy than
the conservation rate imposed by Fortis and BC Hydro. This rate was applied at the call of BC Utilities Commission, conceived as a way of making British Columbians more conscientious of our energy use. Fortis has just completed a report to the BC Utilities Commission: this report outlines the overall effects of the conservation rate on consumers and points out that 70 per cent of B.C. residents will be only marginally affected by the billing change. This report uses a comparison of a $300 bi-monthly bill as its average baseline. The anecdotal stories I have heard, along with bills which I have been shown, contradict these numbers. People have approached me with horror stories about bills that were $900 every two months which are now $1,200. The highest bill, for an elderly couple in their 80’s living in a house on acreage, was $2,839.32.
This was for a two month billing period in 2013, and it is likely that the rate increase, paired with the conservation rate, was a driver in the increased bill - but what is reasonable? Many residents in the Similkameen have participated in the Energy Diet, which is a program delivered by Fortis to make our homes more energy efficient and more comfortable. I think most of us participating in the program can see the value in sealing drafty windows and doors, and identifying problem areas of leakagebut the fact remains that many tenants are not eligible to make significant changes to rental properties, and landlords are also not eligible to apply for the grants to make their rental properties more comfortable for tenants. So a single-wide mobile home built in the 80’s will remain cold unless extra heat is suppliedand the bottom line is
that is expensive. Our MLA’s Dan Ashton and Linda Larson have indicated that people who are suffering hardship from these conservation rate increases can make application to Fortis for consideration. I have not seen a published mechanism for this to happen, but if your bills are making you choose between food and warmth, or medicines and heat- you may qualify for some exemption. Fortis toll free number is 1-866436-7847. This year, the tiny hamlet of Hedley lost more people than anyone can remember in a single year. Our population hovers around 350 -380 when one includes the town, the Upper Similkameen Indian reserve, and the residents scattered along Highway #3 to Princeton and Keremeos. 2013 saw 13 people pass away in Hedley. We were shocked by a murder, a motor ve-
hicle accident, the loss of strong community members, and the deaths of many elderly. In a community of our size, this toll has been numbing and saddening. Many residents are worried and have vowed to work on a buddy system to check on one another. In fond memory, we acknowledge the passing of: Tom Cummins, Monty Doucette, Art Hayward, Nellie Halverson, Thom Leslie, Shirley Powers, Steve Roy, Myrtle Sawiuk, Peggy Sheppard, Doug Smith, Greg Sykes, Gene Tillotstrom, and Karl Withler. This winter, please exercise caution travelling through snowy and icy road conditions. There is no point in rushing to your own accident. Please be sure to assign a designated driver if you plan on drinking and don’t become a statistic over the holidays. Happy New Year to all!
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SHIATSU - A HEALING GIFT FROM THE PAST By Brenda Molloy PART II Shiatsu treatments work directly on the meridian lines where the acupressure points lie. These points are the same as the points used in Acupuncture. The meridians are the channels of human energy that circulate through the points in specific anatomical patterns. They function to nourish the internal organs, muscles, nerves & vital centers of the body. The pressure applied on certain points of the skin stimulates the body’s natural curative powers. This direct pressure helps to release the excess lactic acid & carbon dioxide that contribute to cause muscular tensions. Shiatsu does not focus on any specific acupressure point, but a series of them along a meridian. These meridian lines are where the blood vessels, lymph, nerves & endocrine glands tend to concentrate or to branch. The Japanese Ministry of Health & Welfare describes shiatsu as “a form of manipulation administered by the thumbs, fingers and palms, without the use of any instruments, mechanical or otherwise, to apply pressure to the human skin, correct internal malfunctioning, and promote and maintain health …” In Japan and around the world, it is a highly respected form of healing rooted in traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture. Shiatsu is traditionally practiced on a mat on the floor with the client comfortably clothed. It continues its integration in the West and now shiatsu sessions are also offered on a massage table, in a chair and even in water (Watsu). What is truly wonderful about shiatsu is that it is complementary to all other therapies. When the meridians are opened, and the qi/chi flows freely throughout the inner landscape integrating the body’s natural healing powers with whatever treatment therapies the client may be receiving. This elegant healing system combines gentle rhythmic pressure, stretches and rotations to alleviate headaches, tension, pain, and a wide range of chronic discomforts and minor ailments. It assists clients in recovering from the fatigue and strains of the daily routines. Sessions encourage a sense of peace, tranquility and deep relaxation as the body, mind and spirit begin to regenerate, balance and heal. As our world shifts and changes shiatsu will continue to evolve as our healing awareness increases merging ancient wisdom with new sciences & theories. Brenda’s Bio: Brenda is a trainer and facilitator of Shiatsu, Acupressure, Yoga, Meditation, Sound Healing, Feng Shui & positive living choices. She is the founder of Studio Chi, a school dedicated to the exploration of the movement of chi (energy). Brenda loves to share her joy and passion for life while gently encouraging clients & students to relax and open to their highest potential. 250-769-6898 This article is of the copyright of OK in Health and the author; any reproduction, duplication and transmission of the article are to have prior written approval by OK in Health or the authorThese 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!
Early in every new year, people make commitments to help improve their health and to stave off disease. These ideas all revolve around the same concepts year after year: exercise more, reduce sugar and salt intake, eat less food but include more fresh fruits and vegetables. Finally, making more time for self and their families is a way to keep stress levels in check.
EXERCISE GOOD FOR THE BRAIN
Exercise is good for our brain cells. With Alzheimer’s Disease poised to become the major drain on our healthcare dollars in a few years, anything we can do to prevent this tragic disease is time well -spent.
SMOKING INCREASES CHANCE OF ALZHEIMERS
Although the number of smokers in Canada continues to reduce, there are still too many the continue to smoke. Smoking, especially after the age of 65, can increase the chance of getting Alzheimer’s. Stopping smoking has dozens of other benefits, too. It’s a good goal to make.
LINK BETWEEN WEIGHT & ALZHEIMERS
Keeping our personal weight in check is another great goal to make this year. There is a link between obesity and Alzheimer’s Disease. We’ve mentioned healthier eating habits many times in this column and this goal is accumulative over the years and helps improve health in many other ways, too.
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HARRIS/WHEELER LOUISE: July 12, 1925 December 30, 2013 Of Keremeos, passed away peacefully at the Penticton Hospital on December 30, 2013 at the age of 88 years old. Louise was predeceased by her husbands, Fred Harris and Len Wheeler. Louise will be lovingly remembered by her children, Marilyn Harris, Ronald Harris (Linda), Judy Egli (predeceased David), Kathy Harker (Bruce); grandchildren, Gillian, Jennifer, Robert, Kyla, Marnie, Geoffrey, Michael, Jason, Tyla, Troy, Alysha, plus 16 great grandchildren and the extended Wheeler Family. Also predeceased by parents, Bill and Mary Danshin and brothers, Bill, John and Mike Danshin. Louise was born in Grand Forks and settled in Keremeos where she met her husband Fred Harris in 1946. Louise was an intricate part of Harris & Son Transport throughout her life. After retirement, she was involved with her children and grandchildren who all loved her dearly and will sadly miss her. Louise resided in The K Mountain Manor for the last few years where she enjoyed her friendships to the fullest. A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, January 4, 2014. Arrangements in care of Everden Rust Funeral Services.
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HANNAH ELIZABETH: 1916 - 2013 KEREMEOS PIONEER LAWMAN, DAUGHTER-IN-LAW PASSES AWAY AT AGE 97. Hannah Stewart Balas, daughter-in-law of W.B. (Bill) Stewart, passed away December 18th at age 97 after a short stay in the Penticton Regional Hospital. The life of W.B. Stewart, recipient of the King George VI medal for Bravery awarded following being shot several times at close range while handling a domestic dispute as a B.C. Provincial Police Of¿cer in Keremeos and later, serving as a Magistrate, is documented in the Keremeos Museum. Hannah and Mr. Stewart’s oldest son, Ken Stewart, were married in 1937 and raised three children, Bill, Lorraine and Carol, in Keremeos during the 1940’s and 50’s. During that time they owned and operated Stewart’s ESSO Service Station and garage on Main Street across from Victory Hall. In the early days Hannah also worked as a fruit packer in the Keremeos Packinghouse. Some years after Ken Stewart’s death in 1959, Hannah married Ed Balas who, at one time, owned and operated the Sportsman’s Service Station just west of Keremeos. Ed Balas passed away in 1983. Hannah is also predeceased by her brother-in-law Doug Stewart and sisters-in-law Catherine Brent and Flora Mollison all former residents of Keremeos. As well, she is predeceased by her son Bill Stewart of Langley BC, her daughter Carol Murray of Penticton and her granddaughter Shelley Murray of Trail BC. Hannah is survived by her sister Madeline (Joey) Heinrich formerly of Keremeos and her daughter Lorraine Cyra of Naramata, as well as nephews Stewart Mollison of Shuswap and longtime Keremeos resident, Lee Mollison. Hannah leaves behind 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. At her request, following cremation, Hannah Stewart Balas will be interred in the Keremeos Cemetary near other family members. A Memorial for her will be held in Penticton and Keremeos on the weekend of May 31st, 2014 which would have been her 98th birthday. IN FIND IT THE CLASSIFIEDS
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GERHARD MANFRED ‘LARRY’: Of Keremeos passed away after a lengthy illness at Penticton Regional Hospital on December 5, 2013 at the age of 75 years. Larry was born in Wiener Neustadt, Austria on August 13, 1938 and moved to Canada in the 50’s where he worked mostly in sales. A Celebration of Larry’s life will be held at 6:30 pm on Thursday, January 16, 2014 of¿ciated by Pastor Dwayne Trelenberg at the Keremeos Community Church, 6th Street at Veterans Avenue. Details to follow. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hansonsfuneral.ca
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Passed away unexpectedly at his Cawston residence, on Saturday, December 28, 2013. John was born in St. Boniface, Manitoba, to parents Steve and Josephine. He grew up on a farm not far away near the community of St. Vital, where he also obtained his education. During an ‘entrepreneurial’ career of ¿fty-¿ve or so years, John farmed, ranched, and owned and operated the Tastee Freeze in Princeton for 10 years, before selling and retiring to Cawston. He will be lovingly missed by his family, 1 daughter, Donna (John) Allison of Princeton, 1 granddaughter, Anna-Jean (Peter) Klein of Vancouver, stepchildren; Darren Laine (Kelly) of Maple Ridge, and their children; Scout and Dakota, Sharon (Lynn) Sylvius of Princeton and their children; Ashley and Tara. Sadly, John has been predeceased by his parents, all of his 5 brothers and 3 sisters, and his wife Kelly. Donations may be made to the charity of choice, in John’s memory. Messages of Condolence may be sent to the family by visiting HansonsFuneral.ca
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Professional/ Management DIVISION MANAGER Needed for trucking company. Position is Salmon Arm Based. Minimum 5 years verifiable experience in truck or supply chain management. Details on line @ sutco.ca or call 888-3572612 ext 230.
Trades, Technical HIRING in Fort St John, BC. MILL ELECTRICIANS w/ experience. Wage up to $50/hr, Housing & Benefits. Shift-7days on/ 7off. Email resume: tom@fsjelec.com or fax 250-630-2114 Ph: 250-2634350 JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages, relocation allowance, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrysler.ca Fax 403-854-2845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.
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COLLECTOR looking to buy a coin collection. Also looking for coins, bars, medals, ingots from RC Mint, Franklin Mint, US Mint & others. Todd 250864-3521 I make house calls! Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Estates, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Bills etc. Confidential 250-499-0251 WANTED: Old used Ride-on lawn mowers, running or not w/clutch drive. CALL 250-4999411
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