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Thursday, August 28, 2014

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Start to school year still in doubt

SUMMER READING PROGRAM ENDS

By Steve Arstad news@keremeosreview.com

Fun clowning around See page 15

COMMUNITY PICNIC

Photo by Steve Arstad

Ardith Garner shows some of her handmade jewellery to Stan, who was visiting Keremeos from Dawson Creek on August 22. Members of the South Similkameen Art Society displayed their work and offered it for sale in the downtown green space over the weekend.

Providing a welcome to new residents See page 11

GOOD YEAR FOR GROWING

Grape growers happy with weather See page 3

Electoral area packages now available Municpal elections take place November 15 RDOS press release

Preparations are underway at the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen for the November 15 local government elections. For those interested in running for office as an electoral area director, nomination packages are now available at the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) office. “Anyone interested in running for office in any of the eight Electoral Areas is invited to come and pick up a nomination package,” says Christy Malden, RDOS Chief Election Officer. “The packages include necessary forms for nominations and information which will assist potential candidates, such as important dates, regional board processes, and the RDOS

Strategic Plan.” A nomination deposit is not required in order to run for an electoral area director position however candidates are required to have two qualified nominators sign their nomination. The nomination package along with additional information will also be available on the RDOS website at www.rdso.bc.ca. The nomination period begins 9 a.m. Tuesday, September 30 and ends Friday, October 10 at 4 p.m., and nomination forms can be returned during that time. Eligible voters will go to the polls in the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen on November 15 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. For further information, please contact Christy Malden, RDOS Chief Election Officer or Gillian Cramm, RDOS Deputy Chief Election Officer, at (250) 492-0237 or info@rdos.bc.ca

Parents and students of School District 53 face increasing uncertainty the school year will begin on time this year as silence continues to surround teacher’s negotiations with the province. School District 53 Superintendent Bev Young issued the following press release Monday, August 25: “Unfortunately, the BC Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) and the BC Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) have not been able to make significant progress over the summer months and as a result, the possibility of school opening as usual following the Labour Day weekend is uncertain. While we wish to be hopeful that the two parties will reach a negotiated settlement before schools are due to open on September 2, a decision on school opening will likely not be made until Friday, August 29. This will allow both parties the maximum amount of time to reach a settlement. We encourage all parents to consult our website at www.sd53.bc.ca for further updates and to keep up to date through local media, especially over the long weekend. It is unfortunate that the normally exciting beginning to a new school year has been reduced to this level of uncertainty. This is a frustrating, disappointing and worrisome time for everyone. I am most concerned about the effect that this continued labour dispute has on our students and hope that the impasse between the parties is resolved quickly at the bargaining table and that our schools can return to normal operation and begin the school year on a positive note. Thank you for your understanding during this difficult time.” On Monday, August 25, teachers were reported to be back on the picket line on the Lower Mainland and in Penticton, but here in Keremeos the only activity at Similkameen Elementary Secondary School appeared to be contractors completing work on the institution’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.

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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. 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. WED. & SAT.: Carpet Bowling 1 p.m. Seniorís Centre. 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 TUESDAY: Tumble Bumble, 10:00 - 11:30 am 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 am, Strong Start at Cawston Primary. Ages 0-6. For info 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. WEDNESDAY: Yoga at Cawston Hall, 6 - 7:30 pm 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 am 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: Afternoon dances at the Keremeos Seniors Centre from 1:30 - 4 p.m. Whist 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm 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. FRIDAY: Keremeos Seniors Centre Bingo, 1:00 pm. SUNDAY: KCSA Trap Shooting, 11:00 am to ?, Weather permitting. 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 Keremeos Seniors Centre, 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 Keremeos Seniors Centre, 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. Keremeos Seniors Centre. 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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By Steve Arstad news@keremeosreview.com Grape growers on the Upper Bench in both Keremeos and Cawston are reporting Photo by Steve Arstad a good growing season in the valley so far. “I’ve had no outstanding issues,” said Robin Ridge’s Tim Cottrill. Robin Ridge Winery’s Tim Cottrill shows some nearly ripened Sovereign “Even the leafhoppers haven’t been as Coronation table grapes, the number one table grape in Canada. Local much of an issue this year.” vineyards are reporting a good year for grape growing in the Similkameen. Cottrill said the biggest problem was finding a balance in water supply to the “Everything is looking good, it’s been consistently plants. hot and sunny. It looks like we should begin picking “With all the dry, hot weather, I don’t want the about mid-September,” said John Weber. This year’s plants to get heat stressed,” he said. crop wasn’t excessive, which has lessened the need to Cottrill figures the season is about two weeks adspend a lot of time thinning, he added. vanced compared to last year. He is anticipating an “It looks really good,” he said, “I’m anticipating a early harvest in all varieties. good crop this year.” “The reds are already beginning to change colour,” he said, “the crop wintered well, we’ve not had any significant problems in the vineyard this year, and it Orofino’s winning wines looks like a full crop.” Down the road in Cawston, at Orofino Winery, pro2013 Celantan Gamay - Platinum prietors John and Virginia Weber’s wine shop proudly (sold out) displayed a blackboard listing the five national awards 2013 Home Yard Riesling- Gold it won at the recent WineAlign 2014 National Wine Awards. 2013 Scout Riesling - Silver “We entered eight wines and won five awards,” Virginia said, “that placed us as 18th out of 25 top 2013 Scout Syrah - Bronze wineries in the country.” (sold out) Virginia said they were especially proud of the gold 2011 Passion Pit Cabernet Savignon - Bronze medal awarded to their Home Yard Riesling. (sold out) “We focus on our Riesling here at Orofino, in our white categories,” she said.

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Berry crop giving growers the blues - as in blueberries By Steve Arstad news@keremeosreview.com It’s blueberry season in the Similkameen. Helen and Art Pashak broke new ground - literally and figuratively - six years ago when they started Blue Sky Farms on Cory Road. The Pashaks planted 10 of their 15 acre property in blueberries, the first time, to their knowledge, that blueberries have been grown in the Lower Similkameen. Today, they remain the only blueberry producers in the valley. “It was Art’s idea - he did some research, and decided to give it a try,” Helen recalls. “Blueberries need acid soil, so there was a bit of preparation to be done, but to date it has proved to be a successful crop for us.” The Pashaks sell their crop through the Penticton Farmers Market between mid July and mid August. Growing five different varieties, the crop is picked, starting in mid July, with one variety still bearing fruit in November. In addition

“They like the dry weather,” Helen to the Farmers Market, the crop is said, adding, “no one knew how also sold through the Pashak’s Fas Gas outlet on the western outskirts well they would grow here. “It’s a lot of work, but it’s of Keremeos. worked out well.” “They’ve become very popuThe Pashaks still have blueberlar, just through word of mouth,” ries available for sale at Fas Gas. Helen said, “one customer recently Late season blueberries are also bought 180 pounds.” At three recent farmer’s markets, Helen Pashak frozen and sold year she had sold all of her inventory by round at the gas station - or at least as long as supplies last. 11 a.m. Her inventory at the most recent market consisted of 700 pounds, with all but a few pounds sold that day. Selling at the farmers market, Helen said they have developed regular customers. “We’re not certified organic, but there are no sprays used on our fruit,” Helen said, noting the berries have a different texture and flavour than those grown on the coast. The crop needs to Photo by Steve Arstad be irrigated, but other than that, present no special problems growHelen Pashak selects ripe blueberries from the ing in the Similkameen. Pashaks’ acreage on Cory Road.

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Keremeos council update Fred Steele, President of the BC Fruit Growers Association, and Glen Lucas, General Manager, provided the village with a municipal update on the tree fruit industry at the regular meeting of council on August 18. Council also received a memo from the Ombudsperson and letters from the British Columbia Automobile Association, the Ministry of Sport and Cultural Development and Minister of Agriculture. Council also received a letter of thanks from Cystic Fibrosis Canada for the village’s hospitality during the CF GearUp4CF biking event in July. Council took a look at Similkameen Country’s quarterly report. Councillor Arlene Arlow commented on statistics that indicated few visitors remained in the valley for more than a day. Chief Administrative Officer Laurie Taylor presented council with an update on current village issues. The village is picking up the cost of a dumpster placed near the transient camping area east of the village because the regional district claimed it had no mechanism for funding the container. The village is having a successful year collecting taxes, with seven properties delinquent. Fourteen properties are in arrears and 65 have only current taxes outstanding. Taylor also noted the present status of the new village reservoir. The facility should be in operation by the end of the month. Council was also presented with a public works and maintenance report. It was noted that work on the upgrades to Victory Hall washrooms was now complete. Council was also provided second quarter bylaw enforcement and building inspection reports. A request by a citizen for a four way stop at the corner of Fourth Street and Sixth Avenue was denied by council, who felt the four way stop already located one block to the east was sufficient to slow traffic on the street. Residents in the vicinity of the intersection were opposed by a factor of two to one. The village’s good neighbour bylaw was finally adopted at the August 18 meeting, after a lengthy consultative process.

Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen lifts fire ban A change in the weather last week that brought rain across the region resulted in a change in the fire danger rating within our region. The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) rescinded the temporary fire ban issued on July 16. Effective at noon on Friday, August 22, the temporary fire ban is rescinded for all areas of the RDOS. Campfires should be restricted to not larger than half-metre by half-metre in size and have a hand tool Bylaw enforcement such as a shovel or at least Bylaw enforcement complaints in the eight litres of water nearby Village of Keremeos are up over last year’s to extinguish it. second quarter. The village received 35 bylaw complaints in the second quarter this year, compared to 29 last year. This year’s complaints break down as follows: - six dog complaints - 20 property maintenance - two zoning Kelowna Regional - one traffic violation - three noise - three other One dog was impounded and one traffic ticket issued.

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Hot job Village maintenance worker Eugene Deschamps had a hot job to do in early August, replacing broken interlocking pavers at the corner of Fourth Street and Seventh Avenue. The village maintenance department was strained for human resources this summer as several personnel were off for various reasons.

Downtown trees looking parched By Steve Arstad news@keremeosreview.com

The Village of Keremeos downtown greenery is experiencing heat stress for the second summer in a row. Keremeos Public Works Foreman Jordy Bosscha noted it is the second year in a row the trees have come into September with leaves drying up and turning brown. “They are watered through a drip system, but it’s not enough when the summer is as hot and dry as it has been,” Bosscha said. Self styled “King of the Grill” Rob Pelletier noted that he had received feedback from several tourists passing through the village who said the look of the trees detracted from the appearance of Seventh Avenue.

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Clockwise from bottom left: Gordon Hehn, Paulette Rennie, President of the Penticton Triathlon Society, Patt Dyck, owner of Cannery Brewing, Traci Russell. Traci enjoyed VIP seating and elevated viewing of the swim portion of the Challenge race in Penticton on Sunday, August 24, after submitting the winning name of Cannery Brewing’s new triathlon beer. Traci, along with Gordon Hehn, suggested the name “Triathlager” for the beer.

Grist Mill directors meet to discuss RFP Contributed All seven directors of The Grist Mill foundation met at short notice and in special session Thursday evening, August 21 to discuss action in respect to BC Heritage moves to lease out the designated Provincial Historic at the Grist Mill at Keremeos. The Grist Mill Foundation, formed in 2010, is a non-profit society whose members seek to advance

values associated with the provincial historic site. At the August 21 meeting the directors decided to move actively and positively. The society will meet with local elected representatives at the provincial level. The directors will gather more support from the public and stakeholders in the South Okanagan and Similkameen. “The responsibilty for designated provincial his-

Marilyn Bergen will be joining three other members of the South Okanagan chapter of “Grandmothers to Grandmothers” during the Valdy performance at the Grist Mill on August 30. The ladies will set up a table where they will be selling cashmere scarves, handmade “monkeys,” wallets, unique purses and bracelets. The merchandise is all handmade in Viet Nam and Thailand and proceeds from the sale go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation to be distributed to grandmothers in 52 subSaharan African countries.

Pastor: Don Bodden 250-499-6513 Worship Service - 10:30 a.m.

ST. JOHN THE DIVINE ANGLICAN CHURCH 607 5th Street, Keremeos 250-499-5451 Services 2nd & 4th Sundays at 10 a.m. A welcome to all to come & worship & enjoy the fellowship of the Church

toric sites like the Grist Mill at Keremeos lies with the provincial government which founded them for the purpose of promoting heritage values. The sites are iconic and vital to the identity and to further social and economic progress in diverse and widespread B.C. communities”, said Dave Cursons, Chair and spokesperson for The Grist Mill Foundation.

Grandmothers to set up wares at Saturday Grist Mill concert By Steve Arstad

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“We’re hoping to give the group more exposure here in the Similkameen,” Bergen explained. “We want people to know what we are all about, and want to encourage people to join.” The Grandmothers For Africa meet on the second Wednesday of the month in Penticton at the Community Centre above the pool. The group also gets together for social functions and fun activities to fund raise through the year. Anyone wishing to join, or seeking more information, should call Margot Henry, said Bergen, at 250-487-2148.

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A StrongStart Centre is the place for you! Are you a kid under 5? Is your mom, dad, or caregiver (grandparents too!) looking for a place to have some fun, connect with other families and learn together? All StrongStart centres will open the day after school begins following the settlement of the teacher strike. Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM  Oliver Elementary School (250) 498-3468  Osoyoos Elementary School (250) 495-7248 Okanagan Falls Elementary School (250) 497-5414  Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM  Tuesdays & Thursdays: Noon to 3:00 PM Cawston Elementary School (250) 499-5617  Monday to Friday: 8:45 AM – 11:45 AM It’s a busy morning of sharing stories and songs, playing with friends, studying your world, learning to count…and just plain having a good time. Our service is free and facilitated by a Licensed Early Childhood Educator. We look forward to seeing you! Come join the fun!

Police seek information concerning Hedley quad thefts Contributed Princeton RCMP report the theft of two ATVs from separate Hedley residences on August 18. In the early morning hours of Monday, a red 2006 Honda 650 and a red 2004 W ATM NO LE! B AVAILA

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Editorial No benefit to Grist Mill Request For Proposal The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Resource Operations recently issued a Request for Proposal for the Keremeos Grist Mill. Keremeos and Similkameen residents may find themselves wondering why the province would be interested in actively soliciting a change in venue or direction in operation of the Grist Mill after the two years of growth and reliable operation we have all witnessed at the hands of present operator Chris Mathieson. The answer, it would seem, is money. The province is in such a hurry to divest itself of provincial heritage sites, that it appears to be completely blinded by the potential for success here in the Similkameen. The ministry desperately needs to take a closer look at what has been happening to the Grist Mill property, and start taking a more exclusive approach to the off loading of its heritage properties. We feel it is irresponsible to take an operation that is fulfilling its business objectives and press the reset button on it prematurely. The province needs to show commitment to operators like Mathieson, who have demonstrated their capability and vision to the local community. It needs to act in good faith, and provide him with a few more years of declining funding until the operation is financially stable. Most importantly, the province needs to commit to a longer term contract than a year. The uncertainty created by that one aspect alone will most certainly mean that places like the Grist Mill will be doomed to a never ending cycle of operators in it for the short term - if the province is able to attract anyone at all.

Letters Policy The Review welcomes letters to the editor that are of interest to our community. Whatever the subject, there are a few basic guidelines to follow before The Review will publish your comment. - Letters should be typed or neatly written and present the issues as clearly as possible in 300 words or less. - All letters must contain the name, address and signature of the writer, and a phone number where they may be reached during business hours. - Anonymous letters will not be published and pen names may not be used, except in exceptional circumstances at the discretion of the editor. - The editor reserves the right to edit for length, clarity or reject letters over matters of libel, legality, taste or style.

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Time for public opinion to weigh in on Grist Mill’s future By Steve Arstad news@keremeosreview.com Is it time for the residents of the Similkameen to make their feelings known to the province regarding the future of the Keremeos Grist Mill? The latest Request For Proposals regarding the Grist Mill does nothing but create uncertainty for the present operator, who I feel, after two years, deserves better. When I ask myself whether the RFP could turn up a better deal for the province and the Similkameen Valley with respect to the operation of the Grist Mill, I come up with the answer, “not likely.” Chris Mathieson, in my view, has done more to bring the Grist Mill to self sustanance than any operator in the past decade. He has struck liasons with just about

every service group and business in the valley, promoted the mill tirelessly in addition to constantly coming up with new ideas and creative ways to draw people to the mill grounds and use the property. I think he is doing all the right things. I think he has shown commitment to the task of making the mill a self sustaining entity. I think he has demonstrated that he has the purpose and creative energy to achieve the goal. I think he deserves a better opportunity than the present one offered by the province. The Victoria bureaucrats who are masterminding the future of the province’s heritage sites need to step back from their generic approach to divesting them from the public purse, and start looking more closely at each operation. I think if they were to take a closer look

at what Mathieson has been working towards over the past two years, they might recognize what they already have in place. As much as the province would like to cut the financial strings to the mill and dust the flour off their hands, it’s unrealistic to think this can be done with one giant cut. I’m not an advocate for government spending, but I believe heritage sites are important to the province; the Grist Mill is extremely important to the tourism industry in the Lower Similkameen, To that end, the idea of declining financial support as the Mathieson’s management gains traction is something I feel I could support. Give the man three more years and see what happens. I think his track record warrants that kind of faith. This might be a good time for the public to make their feelings

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known about where they see the future of the Grist Mill. With a municipal election looming, it might even make an election issue. What do you think about the present management of the Grist Mill? Can you think of a scenario offering the taxpayer a better deal than what we presently have? (Heritage values preserved, while public access is maintained and encouraged, revenues and attendance on the rise). If you are concerned about the future of the Grist Mill, please take a few minutes to make your feelings known to our MLA, Linda Larson at: Phone: (250) 498-5122, or by email at: http://lindalarsonmla.ca/contact/ Locally, a call to Keremeos Mayor Manfred Bauer (250499-6505) and Area “G” Director Angelique Wood (250-499-0503) wouldn’t hurt, either.

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Great music series at the Grist Mill

To the Editor: I would like to congratulate the Grist Mill on their great concert series! On Saturday, August 9 we attended another outdoor concert – one of the series of concerts offered at the Grist Mill during the summer – and had a wonderful evening. Does everyone know about this great entertainment in a beautiful venue in our own backyard? We bought a tasty box supper from the Grist Mill restaurant, and a glass of wine offered by Robin Ridge winery, and sat on

our lawn chairs on the grass with friends as evening fell, listening to a wonderful group of musicians. The Rakish Angles played some cover pieces and their own music for Mandolin, ukulele, violin, guitar and bass, and we could have asked them to play all night. This is a really lovely way to spend an evening, and we look forward to the next concerts: three more great evenings of entertainment in our own community and three cheers for the Grist Mill. Sally Mennell, Cawston

Time to further debate about health care To the Editor: As a health care provider I have just been made aware this week of a very important issue, by health care colleagues in Vancouver, about a pending legal challenge, that could have a major impact on the way we access health care. While the case is not in the public focus, at least at present, it involves a Vancouver physician who is challenging, at the B.C. supreme court level, that the defining principle of Canadian medicare is unconstitutional. That defining principle, very simply, is that health care services be provided according to patients’ needs and not their ability to pay. How someone can reason that this basic principle of medicare is unconstitutional is beyond my comprehension of how the legal system works. Nevertheless, Dr Brian Day, a Vancouver surgeon and a for profit clinic owner in Vancouver is seeking to persuade the Supreme Court that this is indeed the case. If his challenge is successful then the rules that prevent a U.S. style system in our country would likely unravel and we would be in for

a sea change in the way we access health care. While the case is being heard in B.C. and if Dr. Day is successful, there would be ramifications right across the country. An organization called Canadian Doctors for Medicare has been given intervener status in this important case and is working hard to have this challenge defeated. In an email to many in the medical community this organization reported on audits of Dr. Day’s Cambie Street medical clinic which revealed evidence of extra billing, to a great extent, and overlapping claims, i.e., double dipping for the same service. This case is to be heard on Sept. 8 this year. I think all we can do as private citizens is get the conversation going in our community as to whether or not we want a U.S. style health care system which can put patients in incredible debt, which does not provide coverage for about 12 per cent of its population and there really is no evidence that it results in better care for patients. Let us hope that our courts make the right decision. Gerald Partridge MD, Keremeos

Residents should protest Grist Mill RFP to local politicians To the Editor: It is with extreme dismay that we learned (The Review, August 21) that the Ministry of Forests,Lands and Development is putting the Grist Mill operations up for a Request For Proposal (RFP) for 2015 rather than giving the present operator (Chris Mathieson) a long term contract. The kicker in this deal is that the proponent has to aim to make the operation “economically viable” and “self sufficient” which translated means that the government does not want to invest any dollars in the Grist Mill. The Grist Mill has significant historical and cultural values to the community and offers a beautiful setting for a multitude of activities that cannot be measured solely in terms of a dollar value.The Grist Mill does have economic spinoff value to businesses in the valley from the many outside visitors who attend functions and spend money in the valley. The present management has done a wonderful job in revitalizing the site over the past two years. Attendance has increased signifi-

cantly and many wonderful events have been added to the operations of the Grist Mill in 2013.The music concert series featuring amazing talent is only one of the many examples of the changes that have occurred. The least the government could do is visit the area and find out how important the Grist Mill is to the community and to take time to understand the impact the current management has on revitalizing the Grist Mill. Our tax payers dollars are being utilized wisely to assist the operations at the Grist Mill and we as a community have every right to demand that the government rescind the RFP and give Chris Mathieson a long term five year renewable contract so that he and the staff at the Grist Mill can continue the work that they have begun. It is incumbent of us to strongly protest, to write to our member of parliament, to the press and to protest in every possible way to demand immediate changes to this extremely shortsighted action. Bob McAtamney, Cawston

Sweet and sour grapes If you have a local issue you’d like to vent about, why not send us a Rotten, sour grape? On the other hand, if you have a compliment, or would like to offer some praise, send us a Sweet, Similkameen grape? We will publish your anonymous submission, as long as attacks on specific businesses and people are not made. Editor’s discretion will be exercised at all times. Please send your submissions to: news@keremeosreview.com Sweet grapes To late summer camping weekends, now the campfire ban has been lifted.

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Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Electoral Area ‘D-1’ Kaleden-Apex

CITIZEN’S COMMITTEE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN REVIEW AND UPDATE If you live in or around Kaleden, Apex, Twin Lakes, St Andrews, Farleigh Lake, Green Lake, Yellow Lake or the Marron Valley, the RDOS is looking for you! We are seeking volunteers for a Citizen’s Committee to participate in the review and update of the Electoral Area ‘D-1’ Kaleden-Apex Official Community Plan (OCP). The current OCP was adopted in 1999 so it is time to update the future land use vision. We are looking for a broad range of residents to provide insight, vision, enthusiasm and commitment to the process of formulating future community strategic directions. It is anticipated that the project will be completed by late 2015. An OCP contains policies that will shape future land use in a way that reflects the community vision. Policy areas include agriculture, residential growth, commercial & industrial development, environmental considerations, and infrastructure, amongst others. Application forms and a Terms of Reference are available at RDOS (101 Martin St, Penticton) and on line (www.rdos.bc.ca). Applications will be accepted until September 30, 2014. For further information, please contact Evelyn Riechert, 250-490-4204 or eriechert@rdos.bc.ca

Kars under the K Thank You Kars under the K committee would like to thank all of our sponsors and volunteers. Major Sponsors: Village of Keremeos, RDOS area B & G, Fortis BC, Valley First Credit Union, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 192, Old Dutch Food, Molson/Coors, Hagerty Insurance and Foy Muscle Trophy sponsors: Royal LePage, K Café, Similkameen Pharmacy, Bear’s Farm, Harris Transport, Little Bush’s Greenhouse, Similkameen Agency, Benja Thai Restaurant, Similkameen Industries, Central Fabrication, Home Hardware Building Center, Valley First Credit Union, Paul’s Automotive, Winner’s Trophies, My Town Realty, Branding Iron Steak House, Don & Anna Greenhouse, Fast Gas, Keremeos Pharmasave, Country Wine Cellar, Fix it Auto, Village of Keremeos, Valu Plus Foods Pool Sponsors: Barry Beecroft Fuel Distributor, Sagewood Mobile Home Park, Kars under the K Society Other Sponsors: Blush Lane Fruit Stand, B&J Fruit Stand, Cerilia Winery, Clos du Soleil Winery, Dutchmill Fruit Stand, EauVivre Winery, Emmy’s Bake Shop, Forbidden Fruit Winery, Great Canadian Oil Change, Keremeos Grist Mill & Gardens, Hilltop Esso, Huber Banister Chevrolet, Keremeos Fruit Stand, KMS tools, Lasser Fruit Stand, Lidder Produce, Lordco, Main Event, Mariposa Fruit Stand, MJ’s Pizza & Caribbean Foods, Orchard Blossom Honey, Oroﬁno Winery, Parker Dodge, Parson’s Fruit Stand, Peach King Fruit Stand, The Review, Robin Ridge Winery, Rustic Roots Winery, St. Laszlo Estate Winery, SS Produce, Samosa Garden Restaurant, Sage Brush Winery, Seven Stones Winery, Skaha Ford, Subway, Sportsman Car Wash, Tree to Me, Uppal Fruit Stand, Wrong Turn Tavern And we can’t forget all the volunteers that help during the day of the car show. From putting up the tents, helping at the registration tables, t-shirt sales, parking cars, trafﬁc control, counting the ballots and any that we might have forgotten, Without them we could not put the show on.

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Repairs to the former Keremeos Toonie store continue as the building is modernized and readied for the next tenants.

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Upgrades continue on Seventh and Seventh business property By Steve Arstad news@keremeosreview.com Modernization upgrades continue to the 108 year old building that formerly housed the Keremeos Toonie store. Work was underway last week to draw water away from the building’s foundation. Sidewalk pavers on the street were allowing water passage underneath. On August 21, workers were digging up the sidewalk to expose the foundation walls and make repairs. “The building was jacked up in, I believe, 1967 and retaining walls installed underneath,” said Contractor George Johnson, noting that was prior to the

Keremeos flood of 1972. New flooring has been installed inside the building, which was originally composed of three layers, all laid in opposing directions. A wheelchair accesssible washroom has been installed and office space partitioned off in the back of the building. Johnson said he hopes to have the upgrades completed by winter. The building’s improved aesthetics should increase the number of possible uses the building could be rented out for.

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Planning for get together goes back more than a year The Hedley Reunion on August 9 demonstrated again that former residents have deep roots here. They came from Princeton, Keremeos, the Okanagan Valley, Victoria, and as far away as Alberta and the Maritimes. For some it was an opportunity to connect with former classmates they had not seen since graduating from high school. Planning for the event began a year ago when Don Armstrong of Hedley and Darryl McDonald of Keremeos started brainstorming about a reunion. They enlisted longtime Hedley resident Judy Turner and made the decision to get serious. Jan Leake and daughter Cassie delighted children with face painting. In the afternoon the crowd was entertained by Jason Charters of Merritt who bills himself as the “Get Down Rodeo Clown.” He had brought his “assistants”, a couple of wonderfully realistic, long legged and nimble footed marionettes. Attached to him with wires

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and poles, one danced seductively in front of him and the other behind. Their enthusiasm, energy and sassy demeanour greatly pleased onlookers. Postmaster Ruth Woodin opened the beer garden at 2 p.m. and toward dinner time appetites were aroused by the enticing aroma of 60 pounds of inside round roast sizzling on the Keremeos Fire Department’s giant barbeque. Head chef was Curtis Armstrong, ably assisted by Kerry Lomax, both of Kelowna. Removing the meat from the extremely hot rod proved to be a challenge. Don Armstrong needed to run to his home and find several pairs of additional gloves. “We were just a bunch of amateurs doing this for the first time,” he said. A number of salads and desserts were supplied by the ladies of Hedley. With all that good food in their stomachs, guests may have needed a little respite to prepare for the street dance. Music for the dance was provided by the Blackbirds of Keremeos. “They did our kind of music,” Judy Turner said. “People got up

to dance, some of whom I didn’t think would. There were about 150 people all over the street.” The high octane Blackbirds brought an aura of vibrant enthusiasm and excitement. All comments about the band were favourable, including from people who enjoyed the music sitting on their patios at home. When it was over, each of the organizers gave a lot of credit to the numerous individuals who played a role. And each expressed positive thoughts about the year long experience of making it happen. “It was a success for me,” Darryl McDonald said. “I got to meet a lot of people I had not seen since high school.” Judy Turner summed it up with “I had fun. Maybe we’ll do something else next year.” Don said, “everyone was happy. And if there is money left over, we will donate it to the organizations of Hedley.” The reunion brought people together and renewed relationships. Also, it once again demonstrated that the citizens of Hedley have mastered the art of throwing an exciting, class act party.

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Loraine Stephanson of Penticton comes to the Grist Mill regularly to paint. The artist, who has a Masters in Painting Art History, who has been painting since 1978, has been coming to the mill for three years. Stephanson will be teaching a painting workshop on September 14 for a small fee, which will go to the Grist Mill Foundation.

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see the 1877 Water Driven Flour Grinding Mill in action. Enjoy creekside lawns. Stroll through Victorian Gardens and up into the Heritage Orchard. The Keremeos Grist Mill and Gardens are open every day from 9 am to 5 pm through to October 13, 2014.Admission -Adults $7 Students/Seniors $5. 6 yrs. & under, free. Located at 2691 Upper Bench Road, just 500 metres south off Highway 3A east of Keremeos Village.

ww.oldgristmill.ca FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER Vacancy The Lower Similkameen Community Services Society is seeking a Family Support Worker. Working as part of the Child Protection Team of the Ministry of Children and Families, the Family Support Worker provides services to families in the Keremeos, Cawston and Olalla areas. Services include: parenting support; education in family functioning; life skills support and education; and crisis support. Other training provided to clients include: family budgets; cost conscious shopping; meal planning; cooking; and household management. Qualifications: Diploma in Community Social Service and recent relevant experience of at least one year. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. Class 5 Driver’s license and use of personal vehicle is required. (A job description is attached to this posting.) Skills required: Ability to use of computer word processing equipment, internet and e-mail; knowledge of child development, parenting, family systems, family violence, cross-cultural issues, community resources, household management, nutrition, menu planning and cooking. The successful applicant will require a criminal record review. Hours:

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Participants in a community picnic hosted by South Okanagan Immigrant and Community Services pose for a group photo on Thursday, August 21.

Community picnic introduces research team to the South Similkameen Sudden change in the weather dampens event By Steve Arstad news@keremeosreview.com On Thursday August 21, a community picnic was held in Memorial Park, hosted by members of South Okanagan Immigrant and Community Services. Participants braved a sudden

change in the weather as the heavens opened up and thunder rumbled overhead. Fortunately, Memorial Park’s picnic gazebo provided sufficient cover for the event to continue. The picnic provided an opportunity for community members from various ethnic backgrounds, especially newcomers to the area, to meet and find out where they could access immigration and community services. The picnic also provided the opportunity for researchers Susana Caxaj, Navjot Gill and Luis Diaz to describe

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Ravel and Upkar, representatives of South Okanagan Immigrant and Community Services, helped to host a community picnic at Memorial Park on August 21. The picnic sought to introduce new Canadians to the many immigrant services available locally, and to introduce a survey being conducted in the Similkameen assessing “community belonging.”

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Seasonal Agricultural Workers program flawed, says foreign worker advocate Insufficient oversight allows unscrupulous farmers to exploit foreign workers By Steve Arstad news@keremeosreview. com The Temporary Foreign Workers Program has come under heavy fire and critiscism this year as reports surfaced across the country about system and worker abuses. Here in the Similkameen, the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program is possibly the most prominent form of hiring of foreign workers. There are problems with this program in the Lower Similkameen as well, but most of the time residents of the valley will never hear about them. That’s because the foreign labourers, for the most part, feel they are stuck between a rock and a hard place - if they complain to advance their cause, they are almost certainly going to lose their jobs. Due to immigration restrictions, none of the workers selected for the Temporary Workers Program is eligible for immigration to Canada, so loss of participation in the program would represent a severe financial blow to the individuals and their families in Mexico. According to Fred Steele, President of the BC Fruit Growers Association, the Mexican Consulate oversees the program on behalf of Mexican workers. “We pass on complaints we hear to the consulate, and ask what we can do to help,” Steele said. The BCFGA is also concerned about ensuring that Canadians who are available to work in

the agriculture industry are employed as well. “We are concerned about Canadians having jobs,” he said, “the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program is a supplement, they’re not taking over the work. We’re keeping an eye on that.” Steele said all abuses and complaints should be passed on the BCFGA or the consulate of the foreign worker involved. “It’s a complaint based system,” he said, “if there are complaints, let’s hear them.” Steele said the Seasonal Agricultural Workers program actually provided more oversight than other foreign worker programs because governments were involved, not just the employer and employee. Steele said consulate officials inspected farmers’ premises prior to the season to ensure compliance with respect to things like housing. He couldn’t say whether or not surprise inspections were conducted through the growing season. In a recent case of farm labourer abuse in Summerland, Steele said the workers were removed from the farm in question and relocated to another farm by the consulate. “What happens, is the farmer loses his help, and also the opportunity to participate in the program,” Steele said. “It’s not that we have a problem, it’s that the problem gets resolved,” Steele concluded, “but we can’t solve them if we don’t know about them.” Temporary foreign workers’ advocate Sandy Diaz knows only too well the problems facing foreign workers in the Similkameen. She’s been looking

out for foreign work- visit at the beginning of the season, ers - largely Mexiand everything is in can, as she speaks Spanish fluently - for order.” Diaz has even several years, and seen apparent understands very tax fraud take well the trials and tribulations faced by place between the workers and participants in the their employers. temporary workEarlier this spring ers program in the she attempted to Similkameen valley. help out several “The workers Mexican workers are facing the same problems as in previ- who worked for a vineyard owner ous years,” she said that has propearlier this month, erty in Oliver and describing one Cawston. Seven instance on a local temporary workfarm where workers ers were hired to were fully exposed work the properties to orchard spray, over the past eight without so much years, and during as a paper mask to that time, several protect them. workers never reWorkers’ accommodations are a par- ceived their T-4’s. Others had discrepticularly sore point ancies between their for Sandy, as she’s seen many situations time worked and the amount showing on where workers are their T-4. In spite of living in third world repeated calls to the conditions. farmer for the T-4’s “I’ve seen eight and his promise to men in a single, tiny supply them, Diaz room,” she said, is still waiting for “living with insect them. infestations and no “All of the workcleaning supplies ers had money taken provided. from their pay for “The farmer says taxes,” she said, “but to Revenue Canada the government has that he has a washno record.” ing machine, but Diaz has also when the workers heard of instances arrive, they find it where doesn’t workwork. ers They spend complain If I make specific an comments on a to the workers’ behalf, entire farmer, that has an affect workwho tells on workers and ing them ultimately their day to go families. on buy new - Sandy Diaz one clothes. farm, “There then is no get working laundromat in Kere- “lent out” to do work at other locameos - how are they tions. supposed to wash “They are suptheir clothes?” posed to be paid For Sandy, fruseach month on the tration has been 15th and 30th,” she mounting on an ansaid, “employers are nual basis, as she is also supposed to called upon to deal run them into town with similar situations, year after year. in order to shop for groceries - many “Guys tell me farmers simply don’t they have to make do it.” the best of it,” she Diaz’ ability to says, “but things help the Mexican aren’t getting any labourers get a fair better. The rules deal is compromised regarding first aid by two factors: treatment for workan inability to get ers and standards Mexican labourers of living are all just to come forward words. Inspectors

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Sandy Diaz (left) has been a fierce advocate for foreign agricultural workers rights in the Similkameen for several years. Workers’ fear of retribution prevents many stories of abuse from coming to light. Diaz is shown here speaking with “Belonging in the South Similkameen” researcher Susana Cazaj during a community picnic held on August 21. officially with their concerns, and her own lack of official status. By her own admission, she is “a friend, community person, someone who cares,” about the labourers, but she does not represent any official interests. Several years ago, she worked as a liason with the labourers through the South Okanagan Women in Need Society, but that arrangement ended when certain job restrictions impeded her ability to help. On the Mexican labourers’ part, they have seen all too often what happens to whistle blowers; more often than not, the farmer will not renew their sponsorship, or will send them home. For the most part, the farmworker has no recourse. After all these years, Diaz is getting increasingly frustrated by what she sees. She continues to volunteer a huge part of her life to helping the labourers, nonetheless. “If I’m not around, who will do it?” she asks, “Why can’t they get respect?” Diaz says the program desperately needs an advocate

- someone with authority - to make surprise inspections and ensure farmers are keeping their end of the bargain. “I know - I see these things,” she said, “if I make specific comments on a workers’ behalf, that has an affect on workers and ultimately their families.” “Why can’t the government create something, appoint someone with authority to try and resolve these inadequacies?” That’s a question also being asked by Summerland resident Ken, who has vacationed in the same location in Mexico for several years. He tells the story of Roger, a Mexican who Ken met while on holiday. “Roger had been employed for the past eight years by a Cawston farmer. “He didn’t return to the Similkameen this year,” Ken said, “last year he stayed until late October, in an unheated, uninsulated trailer where he froze. “The farmer refused to provide any form of heat, so Roger complained to the consulate, and as a result, wasn’t

invited back.” Roger was lucky he managed to stay in the program, but ended up on the east coast. “He’s now working in Nova Scotia, but I understand he was replaced by the farmer in Cawston with two more workers,” Ken said. Roger also left a number of personal articles at the Cawston farm, under the expectation he would be returning. His chances of retrieving them are slim. Ken is not connected to the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program in any way, but as a Canadian he realizes the significance of stories like Roger’s. “This isn’t the way we do things here in Canada,” Ken said, “it gives Canada’s reputation a black eye internationally.” There are 102 temporary foreign workers in the Keremeos - Cawston area, including a handful of Jamaicans and Guatamaleans. Most foreign workers enter the valley in April and leave in Novemenber, but some arrive here as early as February.

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 THE BIG BANG THEORY  GOLF Deutsche Bank Championship PGA  EX-WIVES OF ROCK  MOVIE Comando  THE SIMPSONS  WAHLBURGERS 9:00 PM  MDA SHOW OF STRENGTH     FAMILY GUY  UNFORGETTABLE  1000 WAYS TO DIE  AMERICA’S GOT TALENT  TRUE CRIME CANADA  RISING STAR  WAKING THE DEAD  E:60  THE ARSENIO HALL SHOW  KTLA 5 SUNDAY EDITION  MANHATTAN  THE BIG BANG THEORY  FLIPPING THE BLOCK  MOUNTAIN MEN  THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW JERSEY  MOVIE Piranha 3DD  GHOST HUNTERS  MYTHBUSTERS  MOVIE The Bourne Supremacy  LONG ISLAND MEDIUM 9:30 PM    THE SIMPSONS  REPO GAMES  TO BE ANNOUNCED  THE CLOSER  THE BIG BANG THEORY  FAMILY GUY  LONG ISLAND MEDIUM 10:00 PM    RECKLESS  REPO GAMES  NEWS FINAL  CBC NEWS: THE NATIONAL  SCOTT AND BAILEY  CASTLE  WAKING THE DEAD  SPORTSCENTRE  FAMILY GUY  KTLA 5 NEWS AT 10  MANHATTAN  WAY OFF BROADWAY  THE BIG BANG THEORY  AMAZING WATER HOMES  MOUNTAIN MEN  THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW JERSEY  GHOST HUNTERS  SPORTSNET CONNECTED  MYTHBUSTERS  FOX 28 NEWS FIRST  WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? 10:30 PM  REPO GAMES  10:35 ANCESTORS IN THE ATTIC  FAMILY GUY  MOVIE Win a Date With Tad Hamilton!  THE BIG BANG THEORY  MOVIE Lethal Weapon  BONES MONDAY, SEP 1 14 7:00 PM    ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT  INSIDE EDITION  JEOPARDY!  UNDER THE DOME  MURDOCH MYSTERIES  SPY  ETALK  HOPE FOR WILDLIFE  PIX11 NEWS AT 10  TWO AND A HALF MEN  BLUE BLOODS  MODERN FAMILY   THE BIG BANG THEORY  THE BIG BANG THEORY  LEAVE IT TO BRYAN  THE CURSE OF OAK ISLAND  THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW YORK CITY  INTRUDERS  STORAGE HUNTERS  MYTHBUSTERS  CRIMINAL MINDS 7:30 PM  THE INSIDER   ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT CANADA  ACCESS HOLLYWOOD  WHEEL OF FORTUNE  RICK STEVES’ EUROPE   THE BIG BANG THEORY  TWO AND A HALF MEN  SEINFELD  ANGER MANAGEMENT  THE BIG BANG THEORY  LEAVE IT TO BRYAN  MOVIE Star Trek V: The

Final Frontier  STORAGE WARS TEXAS 8:00 PM  BACHELOR IN PARADISE     RUNNING WILD WITH BEAR GRYLLS  2 BROKE GIRLS  MOVIE To Be Announced  MURDOCH MYSTERIES  ANTIQUES ROADSHOW   MASTERCHEF  ANCIENT WORLDS  SPORTSCENTRE  SEINFELD  WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?  MANHATTAN  FAMILY GUY  FLASHPOINT  THE BIG BANG THEORY  HOUSE HUNTERS INTERNATIONAL  YUKON GOLD  ‘TIL DEBT DO US PART  THE LAST SHIP  STORAGE WARS  SPORTSNET CONNECTED  MYTHBUSTERS  CRIMINAL MINDS 8:30 PM  MOM  BEST OF OFF THE RECORD  THE ARSENIO HALL SHOW  WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?  FAMILY GUY  THE BIG BANG THEORY  HOUSE HUNTERS  ‘TIL DEBT DO US PART  STORAGE WARS 9:00 PM     HOTEL HELL  MIKE & MOLLY  AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR  CRACKED  ANTIQUES ROADSHOW  TWO AND A HALF MEN  THE WORLD OF NAT KING COLE  MOTORING  AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL  MANHATTAN  AMERICAN DAD  THE BIG BANG THEORY  THE BIG BANG THEORY  HOUSE HUNTERS RENOVATION  PAWN STARS  THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW YORK CITY  CASTLE  STORAGE WARS: NEW YORK  POKER Caribbean Adventure  MYTHBUSTERS  CRIMINAL MINDS  TO BE ANNOUNCED 9:30 PM   TWO AND A HALF MEN  SCORE GOLF TELEVISION  SEINFELD  AMERICAN DAD  HOT IN CLEVELAND  THE BIG BANG THEORY  PAWN STARS  STORAGE WARS: NEW YORK 10:00 PM   MISTRESSES    UNDER THE DOME  MOVIE To Be Announced  NEWS HOUR FINAL  CBC NEWS: THE NATIONAL  POV  SPORTSCENTRE  FRIENDS  KTLA 5 NEWS AT 10  PARKS AND RECREATION  THE JEFFERSONS  ALBERTA PRIMETIME  THE BIG BANG THEORY  LEAVE IT TO BRYAN  AMERICAN RESTORATION  THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW YORK CITY  MOVIE Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan  DOCTOR WHO  STORAGE HUNTERS  SPORTSNET CONNECTED  MYTHBUSTERS  FOX 28 NEWS FIRST AT 10  CRIMINAL MINDS 10:30 PM  HARDWOOD  FAMILY GUY  PARKS AND RECREATION  THE JEFFERSONS  THE BIG BANG THEORY

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 LEAVE IT TO BRYAN  AMERICAN RESTORATION  STORAGE WARS TEXAS  10:35 MODERN FAMILY TUESDAY, SEP 2 14 7:00 PM    ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT  INSIDE EDITION  INK MASTER  JEOPARDY!  REMEDY  MURDOCH MYSTERIES  CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS: THREE MEN GO TO WAR  ETALK  MARINE MACHINES  SPORTSCENTRE  PIX11 NEWS AT 10  TWO AND A HALF MEN  MANHATTAN  MODERN FAMILY    THE BIG BANG THEORY  TACKLE MY RENO  PAWN STARS  THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY  TRIP FLIP  WIZARD WARS  STORAGE HUNTERS  BASEBALL Seattle Mariners at Oakland Athletics MLB  HIGHWAY THRU HELL  BRANDI AND JARROD: MARRIED TO THE JOB 7:30 PM  THE INSIDER   ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT CANADA  ACCESS HOLLYWOOD  WHEEL OF FORTUNE   THE BIG BANG THEORY  TWO AND A HALF MEN  SEINFELD  ANGER MANAGEMENT  SULLIVAN AND SON  TACKLE MY RENO  PAWN STARS  TRIP FLIP  STORAGE WARS TEXAS  CEMENT HEADS 8:00 PM  THE STORY OF FROZEN: MAKING A DISNEY ANIMATED CLASSIC     NCIS  TATTOO NIGHTMARES  FOOD FIGHTERS  THE RICK MERCER REPORT  THE FIDEL CASTRO TAPES  ANGER MANAGEMENT  FIRST WORLD WAR  SEINFELD   ARROW  MANHATTAN  FAMILY GUY  THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART  GOLF CENTRAL SPECIAL  HOUSE HUNTERS INTERNATIONAL  YUKON GOLD  ‘TIL DEBT DO US PART  LIVE HERE, BUY THIS  INNERSPACE  STORAGE WARS  DON’T DRIVE HERE...  FAMILY GUY  STORAGE WARS 8:30 PM  TATTOO NIGHTMARES  22 MINUTES  HOT IN CLEVELAND  BEST OF OFF THE RECORD  THE ARSENIO HALL

WEATHER WATCH

three day forecast THURSDAY Sunny

High 28 Low 13

FRIDAY

Sunny High 28 Low 11

SATURDAY

40% chance of showers High 23 Low 14

SHOW  FAMILY GUY  THE COLBERT REPORT  HOUSE HUNTERS  ‘TIL DEBT DO US PART  LIVE HERE, BUY THIS  CASTLE  STORAGE WARS  BROOKLYN NINE-NINE  STORAGE WARS 9:00 PM   TO BE ANNOUNCED     NCIS: LOS ANGELES  INK MASTER  AMERICA’S GOT TALENT  ARCTIC AIR  FRONTLINE   THE AMAZING RACE CANADA  THE REAL DIRT ON FARMER JOHN  SUPERNATURAL  RULES OF ENGAGEMENT  AMERICAN DAD  MIKE & MOLLY  AT MIDNIGHT  GOLF’S GREATEST ROUNDS  HOLMES MAKES IT RIGHT  PAWN STARS  I HATE MY TATTOO  BAGGAGE BATTLES  DYNAMO: MAGICIAN IMPOSSIBLE  BERING SEA GOLD: UNDER THE ICE  NEW GIRL  STORAGE WARS 9:30 PM   SEINFELD  RULES OF ENGAGEMENT  AMERICAN DAD  HOT IN CLEVELAND  SOUTHERN CHARM  BAGGAGE BATTLES  STAR TREK: VOYAGER  THE MINDY PROJECT  STORAGE WARS 10:00 PM  20/20: FROM HELL   REMEDY   PERSON OF INTEREST  INK MASTER  NEWS HOUR FINAL  CBC NEWS: THE NATIONAL  JAPANESE AMERICAN LIVES  SPORTSCENTRE  FRIENDS  KTLA 5 NEWS AT 10  RULES OF ENGAGEMENT  THE JEFFERSONS  ALBERTA PRIMETIME  SEINFELD  GOLF CENTRAL SPECIAL  TACKLE MY RENO  AMERICAN RESTORATION  THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY  HOTEL IMPOSSIBLE  STORAGE HUNTERS  SPORTSNET CONNECTED  HIGHWAY THRU HELL  FOX 28 NEWS FIRST AT 10  STORAGE WARS 10:30 PM  RED RUN  FAMILY GUY  RULES OF ENGAGEMENT  THE JEFFERSONS  AT MIDNIGHT  TACKLE MY RENO  AMERICAN RESTORATION  STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION  STORAGE WARS TEXAS  10:35 MODERN FAMILY

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 STORAGE WARS WEDNESDAY, SEP 3 14 7:00 PM    ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT  INSIDE EDITION  JEOPARDY!  EXTANT  MURDOCH MYSTERIES  NATURE  ETALK  WATERFRONT CITIES OF THE WORLD  TO BE ANNOUNCED  PIX11 NEWS AT 10  TWO AND A HALF MEN  BLUE BLOODS  MODERN FAMILY    THE BIG BANG THEORY  FEHERTY  VACATION HOUSE FOR FREE  MIRACLES DECODED  BRING IT!  GHOST ADVENTURES  PARANORMAL WITNESS  STORAGE HUNTERS  SPORTSNET CONNECTED  BERING SEA GOLD: UNDER THE ICE  WAHLBURGERS 7:30 PM  THE INSIDER   ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT CANADA  ACCESS HOLLYWOOD  MOVIE To Be Announced  WHEEL OF FORTUNE    THE BIG BANG THEORY  TWO AND A HALF MEN  SEINFELD  ANGER MANAGEMENT  STORAGE WARS TEXAS  EPIC INK 8:00 PM  THE MIDDLE     BIG BROTHER  AMERICA’S GOT TALENT  DRAGONS’ DEN  NOVA   SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE  THE STORY OF INDIA  SEINFELD  PENN & TELLER: FOOL US  RULES OF ENGAGEMENT  FAMILY GUY  THE MENTALIST  THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART  CHAMPIONS TOUR LEARNING CENTER  HOUSE HUNTERS INTERNATIONAL  YUKON GOLD  ‘TIL DEBT DO US PART  THE DEAD FILES  INNERSPACE  STORAGE WARS  NFL GAME DAY  HIGHWAY THRU HELL  EPIC INK 8:30 PM  THE GOLDBERGS  THE ARSENIO HALL SHOW  RULES OF ENGAGEMENT  FAMILY GUY  THE COLBERT REPORT  INSIDE THE PGA TOUR  HOUSE HUNTERS  ‘TIL DEBT DO US PART  CASTLE  STORAGE WARS  NFL GAME DAY

 EPIC INK 9:00 PM  MODERN FAMILY    ELEMENTARY  CRIMINAL MINDS  AMERICA’S GOT TALENT  REPUBLIC OF DOYLE  OPERATION MANEATER  GARETH MALONE GOES TO GLYNDEBOURNE  ARROW  RULES OF ENGAGEMENT  AMERICAN DAD  MIKE & MIKE  AT MIDNIGHT  GOLF CENTRAL  BEACHFRONT BARGAIN HUNT  PAWN STARS  DANCE MOMS  AIRPORT 24/7: MIAMI  I SHOULDN’T BE ALIVE  VUELTA A ESPANA HIGHLIGHTS  LORDS OF THE CAR HOARDS  DUCK DYNASTY 9:30 PM  MODERN FAMILY  MOVIE To Be Announced   SEINFELD  RULES OF ENGAGEMENT  AMERICAN DAD  HOT IN CLEVELAND  INSIDE THE PGA TOUR  BEACHFRONT BARGAIN HUNT  PAWN STARS  AIRPORT 24/7: MIAMI  STAR TREK: VOYAGER  BLUE JAYS IN 30 Toronto Blue Jays at Tampa Bay Rays MLB 10:00 PM  MOTIVE    EXTANT  TAXI BROOKLYN  NEWS HOUR FINAL  CBC NEWS: THE NATIONAL  LIFE IN THE UNDERGROWTH  CRIMINAL MINDS  ADRIAN ANANTAWAN: THE STORY BEHIND THE NOTES  SPORTSCENTRE  FRIENDS  KTLA 5 NEWS AT 10  RULES OF ENGAGEMENT  THE JEFFERSONS  ALBERTA PRIMETIME  SEINFELD  SCHOOL OF GOLF  VACATION HOUSE FOR FREE  AMERICAN RESTORATION  BRING IT!  MEGA MANSIONS  STORAGE HUNTERS  SPORTSNET CONNECTED  LORDS OF THE CAR HOARDS  FOX 28 NEWS FIRST AT 10  DUCK COMMANDER  MY 40-YEAR-OLD CHILD 10:30 PM  FAMILY GUY  RULES OF ENGAGEMENT  THE JEFFERSONS  AT MIDNIGHT  AMERICAN RESTORATION  MEGA MANSIONS  STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION  STORAGE WARS TEXAS  10:35 MODERN FAMILY  DUCK COMMANDER: BEFORE THE DYNASTY

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High 23.9°C Low 14.2°C

37 km max wind gust 0.2 mm total precip. Average Temperatures

Max. 26.1°C

Min. 11.3°C

Precipitation Frequency

22%

Highest & Lowest Temp. (1941-2011) 33.9°C (1967) 3.4°C (2000) Greatest Precipitation (1941-2011)

17.5 mm (1975)

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MAKE HOME PROJECTS A FAMILY AFFAIR

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Tackling home improvement projects with kids in tow can be challenging. But if kids are old enough, moms and dads can enlist their youngsters’ help when working on projects around the house. Not only can adults keep closer tabs on kids’ activities, but involving kids in home projects also lets parents instill important and practical lessons at the same time. When asked to pitch in on home projects, young kids may feel proud they can lend a hand with such a “grown-up” task. With the right instruction, children of all ages can get involved with fix-up projects and learn new skills in the process. * Include children from the start. When beginning a project, parents can make their kids a part of the design and planning process, welcoming the input of younger members of the family, especially if renovations will impact spaces they use directly. Draft a list of supplies and ask questions of the kids regarding what supplies they think will have to go into completing the project. * Shop as a family. Although it may slow you down, take children along to the home improvement store so you can purchase supplies together. Let youngsters help you as you choose materials for the project. This way they can see how the raw materials will turn into the finished renovation. * Emphasize safety. Children should understand that tools serve a distinct purpose and that they are not toys. Identify and explain the dangerous pieces of equipment and instruct children that they should not touch or turn on tools without an adult nearby. Go over the proper ways to handle the tools and explain the purposes of each device. Make sure everyone is wearing safety equipment, including eye protection, gloves and ear protection, while handing the tools. * Demonstrate and then let kids try. Children will not have the skills to perform more intricate tasks, but older kids can hammer some nails, mix paint or even cut wood with supervision. Assign tasks based on the child’s age. For example, a preteen may be able to saw wood, while a kindergartener can hand over nails and tools. Illustrate the correct way to get things done and then have children mirror your actions. * Attempt an easy project first. Painting a room, building a planter box, or another less complicated project can help parents gauge their kids’ abilities. Involving children in home improvement projects can teach then new skills, give them a greater appreciation of the work that goes into maintaining a house, instill a sense of pride in youngsters, and provide a great chance for kids and their parents to spend quality together.

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On Friday, August 22nd, the Keremeos Library held the Summer Reading Club’s final program for 2014. Tr i x i e t h e C l o w n dropped in for a visit and had everyone singing and laughing. She is shown here with volunteer Marlaina Gumpert. Summer Reading Club kids still have until August 30 to get their reading records in to the library to be able to receive a certificate and medal.

Regional district board briefs Smart meters under attack again Oliver rural Director Allan Patton would like the regional district board to meet with Fortis representatives to discuss the smart meter program. Patton avoided the topic of electro magnetic radiation, citing instead recent concerns over smart meters in Saskatchewan, where smart meters have been blamed on several residential fires. “I just built a new home, and I don’t want it to burn down,” Patton said. Fortis’ smart meter program would see smart meters installed throughout the South Okanagan and Similkameen valleys in 2015. Area “D” Director Tom Siddon also noted concerns in other jurisdiction with smart meters delivering inaccurate hydro useage and over billing. “We should be cautious, and asking questions,” he said. It was also noted in discussion that there were several smart meter manufacturers, producing instruments of varying quality, some of which was questionable and likely contributing to the problem. Recycling rules resulting in confusion, less recycling Summerland Director Janice Perrino is concerned about Multi Material BC recycling changes introduced in May to the regional district. She has discovered certain plastic bags are not being recycled in the program, for economic reasons, using sandwich bags as an example. “Grocery bags are okay, but other bags aren’t,” she said, “it’s causing real confusion. I’m afraid it will turn people off recycling. “We have to make it easier - if people stop recycling their plastic, it ends up in the landfill, forever - we have to make it easier, and MMBC is not making it easier.” Director protests plan to renovate regional district headquarters Area “D” Director Tom Siddon protested a Corporate Services Committee recommendation allocating $56,000 for a structural report and design for regional district headquarters on Martin Street in Penticton. Calling the plan to refurbish existing office space “not a thoughtful review of options,” Siddon said a proper real estate assessment was not done, making cost comparisons between renovating and relocating inaccurate. “I fix old cars that cost more all the time,” Siddon said, “I consider it very unwise to pour away good money after bad. It’s irrepsonsible, and the board should give this serious reconsideration.” An alternative motion to refer the matter back to staff was not supported by the board, who voted in favour of the original motion. Carpool service supported The Regional Board is supporting carpool.ca services by allocating $1000 from the 2014 Climate Action budget. Carpool.ca is a business supported and funded by the Western Canadian communities to host, manage and coordinate the offering of carpool services in participating communities. The carpool service is available throughout the South Okanagan and offers a free service to match drivers with riders wishing to share a trip, with a focus on work and school commuting. Further information can be found at http:// carpool.ca/. Alternate Approval Process for mosquito control The Alternative Approval Process (AAP) for Mosquito Control Extended Services began August 8, 2014. Elector response forms must be submitted to the RDOS Manager of Legislative Services no later than 4:30 pm on September 22, 2014. Should the AAP be successful, the Regional Board will be free to adopted Bylaw 2658 which will ensure that all of Electoral Area “B” will be provided with the service of Mosquito Control. The total number of eligible electors to which the AAP applies is 248. 25 elector responses will be required to prevent the bylaw from proceeding without a referendum.

Electoral Area “G” Community Parks Service Establishment Bylaw BYLAW NO. 2662, 2014 Notice of Alternative Approval Process NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 86 of the Community Charter, that the Board of Directors of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen seeks the approval of the electors within the boundaries of Electoral Area “G” for the adoption of the Electoral Area “G” Community Parks Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2662, 2014. In general terms, the bylaw is to establish a service for the purpose of operating and maintaining parks within Electoral Area “G”. The alternative approval process applies to qualified electors within the service area, which is Electoral Area “G” (Keremeos Rural/Hedley) in its entirety. The annual maximum amount that may be requisitioned under the Local Government Act for the Electoral Area “G” Community Parks Service is $10,000 or $0.04 per thousand dollars of net taxable value of land and improvements in the service area. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Regional District may proceed to adopt Electoral Area “G” Community Parks Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2662, 2014 unless at least ten percent (10%) of the qualified electors (those meeting the criteria below) indicate their opposition to the bylaw by signing the Elector Response Form. The Regional District has estimated the total number of qualified electors in the service area of Electoral Area “G” to be 2029 and that 10% of that number, or 203 qualified electors, must submit signed Elector Response Forms to prevent the Regional District from adopting the bylaw without the full assent of the electors by referendum. An elector response form must be in the form established by the Regional District. Elector Response Forms are available from the Regional District office, including by mail, fax, or e-mail, on request or on the Regional District website at www.rdos.bc.ca. The deadline for delivering the original signed Elector Response Form to the Regional District is 4:30 pm on Monday October 6, 2014. The only persons entitled to sign an Elector Response Form are qualified electors within the Electoral Area “G” Community Parks Service Area and must meet the following criteria: Resident electors must: (a) be 18 years of age or older; (b) be a Canadian citizen; (c) be a resident of British Columbia, for at least 6 months; (d) be a resident of the Service Area for at least 30 days; and (e) not be disqualified by an Provincial enactment, or otherwise disqualified by law, from voting in an election. Non-Resident property electors must: (a) not be entitled to register as a resident elector of the Service Area (b) be 18 years of age or older; (c) be a Canadian citizen; (d) be a resident of British Columbia, for at least 6 months; (e) be a registered owner of real property in the jurisdiction for at least 30 days; (f) not be disqualified by any Provincial enactment or otherwise disqualified by law, from voting in an election; and (g) only register as a non-resident property elector in relation to one parcel of real property in a jurisdiction. The bylaw is available for public inspection at the Regional District Office 101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5J9, during regular office hours, or alternatively, on our website at www.rdos.bc.ca. For more information on the alternative approval process please contact: Christy Malden, Manager of Legislative Services 101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC V2A 2A5 250-490-4146 1-877-610-3737 [toll free] cmalden@rdos.bc.ca

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Lions Club would like to restart

organization in Keremeos

Lions Club International President Joe Preston makes a personal pitch to revive the service club in the community Contributed Photo by Steve Arstad

The Keremeos swimming pool closed Friday, August 22 on a day where the weather felt a lot like fall. The pool has enjoyed steady attendance and was a much appreciated fixture in the community during this year’s hot weather. From left to right, Olivia Lawrence, Jesse Hitchen and Rec Manager Karl Donaghue.

As Lions we need to roar. We need to tell the whole world who we are, and that we will never stop trying, because we have service to perform, and we are going to provide it, no matter what the challenges are. Lions Clubs International was born of courage and has succeeded due to our con-

viction to the principle that it is better to serve others, than to serve ourselves. And if we stay focused – that same courage and conviction will carry us into the future. Lions International is the largest service club in the world 1.35 million members, more than 46,000 clubs worldwide and in over 200 countries. The Keremeos Lions Club in your area has closed, and we would like to bring it back or start a branch club to help needy people in your community. If you are interested in helping your community, please call MD19 D9 Zone Chairperson Joanne Bray 250-498-3433 or MD19 D9 Membership, Linda Schaffrick 250-498-3710

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Buying: Now having said that, as with anything on the market, you have lots of choices on purchasing lavender because it does have a great reputation for its beautiful smell and deeply relaxing quality, however, not all lavender products are real lavender. You want to stay away from synthetic lavender candles, detergents, soaps and so on. If the product is organic, you can read the label to ensure the lavender is pure and not synthetic. Your best bet is to find a good quality lavender essential oil and add it yourself to baths, burns, washing machine. The lavender should meet the ISO standard and if possible, find out where the supplier gets their oils from. There is also the option of muscle testing your oils if you’re familiar with that, or tap into your intuition and FEEL the oil, go with that gut instinct. Growing: Even though lavender prefers the Mediterranean climate, it does grow most places easily, as we all know, the Brits love lavender in their English gardens and its anything but dry there. The main thing is to avoid dampness with lavender, it doesn’t need much room to spare in its pot, an inch or two outside the bulb is perfect. It thrives out of the wind, so up against a brick wall is ideal. The soil should be well drained and have plenty of sun and if you live in a colder climate, bring your lavender in for the winter months. Pluck the lavender flowers off regularly and avoid pruning in the winter until you see some new green growth at the base. The Many Magical Uses: Headaches-gently massage just a few drops around head, neck and shoulder. add a few drops to your favorite face cream(preferably organic) add to carrier oil (jojoba, grape seed)and massage into scarred area or stretch marks add undiluted lavender to burnt area or wounds/cuts insect repellant:add a few drops to a little sunflower oil and rub on skin moths:keep lavender sachets in closet to keep moths away acne, eczema and other skin problems, just a few drops or add to organic face creams sleep: add drop to pillow, warm bath or cloth and inhale add to washer, as well as water bottles to freshen house, furniture...even pets. A few drops goes along way, be careful not to over do it!! As you can see, lavender is a must have around the house, the uses are limitless and simple.There are many search engines on the internet that provide recipes, uses and dilution instructions. With all essential oils, less is MORE. Another wonderful gift from Mother Earth! 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!

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