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Harvest time
ELECTRICAL SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE
Maintenance and testing at Keremeos substation See page 20
APPLE DAY
Photo by Steve Arstad
Next big event at the Grist Mill See page 10
Nanjit and Tegvinder Saran were busy completing the packing of a front yard full of gala apples in mid September. The Saran orchard on Barcello Road in Cawston is one of many in the valley who are busy harvesting.
Similkameen Valley Planning Society will host meetings in Princeton and Keremeos
END OF A BUSINESS ERA
Public meetings planned to present water study
Zack’s to close after 14 years in Olalla See page 8
The Similkameen Valley Planning Society is seeking input from residents of the Similkameen Valley with respect to the Similkameen Watershed Plan. A public meeting is being organized for October 7 at Victory Hall following the release
By Steve Arstad news@keremeosreview.com
of an interim report providing details of the watershed study’s first phase. The SVPS plans to host two open houses - one in Princeton and one in Keremeos - in October to present the study’s results to date and seek questions and participation from valley residents. “We are holding these meetings in order to
ensure our efforts continue to reflect the values of residents of the Similkameen,” said SVPS Chair Manfred Bauer. “We invite the public to see what has been accomplished so far, and offer their views.” “The public meetings will provide local residents with an opportunity to get involved and engaged in the process,” said Andrew Stuckey,
communications consultant for the watershed study. “All governments and local agencies are working together to move the study forward,” Stuckey added, “the SVPS will present the fi ndings to date with a view towards gathering names of individuals interested in participating in the project.” Stuckey said the infor mation regarding
the study’s first phase and next steps will be conveyed through an overhead presentation and banner displays at Victory Hall. The Keremeos meeting takes place October 7 at Victory Hall from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Princeton meeting is scheduled for October 9 at the Princeton Skills Centre from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
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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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Members of the Keremeos Community Day Living Program received a donation of a garden wagon and associated materials from Keremeos Village staffers last week. The group will use the equipment to assist in maintenance of the village’s parks. Shown in photo is, from left to right: Iras Folden, Suzie Ritlop, Keremeos Village Public Works Foreman Jordy Bosscha, Laurie Cullen, Chris Page, Ashleigh Cummings, David Cullen, Kelly McKay and Leona Foster.
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Emergency fire call underlines need for working residential smoke alarms
This year’s safety message recommends regular testing of household smoke alarms By Steve Arstad news@keremeosreview.com A call from a neighbouring unit at Victoria Pines Modular Home Park to emergency services may have saved the life of one of the park’s residents last week. Keremeos and District Volunteer Firefighters were called to Whispering Pines on September 9 at 5:20 p.m. after a resident reported smelling smoke coming from a unit adjacent hers. “It smelled like burning wires,” reported Trudy Rose, who was first alerted by the building’s smoke alarm. She went next door, peered in the windows and knocked on the door, but couldn’t see anything. Firefighters arrived to find the smoke alarm no longer working, but upon entry to the residence found a pot boiled dry on the stove. The building’s resident was discovered unconscious, but coherent, in another room.
“The pot was reaching a point where it could have ignited,” reported Keremeos fire chief Jordy Bosscha, “fortunately, the batteries in this smoke alarm still had enough life in them to activiate the alarm long enough for it to be heard.” With Fire Prevention Week coming up October 5-11, Bosscha reminds residents to ensure they have working smoke alarms in their homes, noting the potentially devastating consequences that could have occurred in this incident had the smoke alarm not gone off. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), has announced “Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month!” as the Fire Prevention Week theme for 2014. Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of October 1871 which destroyed more than 17,400 structures and killed more than 250 people. This year during October 5 – 11, 2014, fire departments throughout Canada and the United States will work to raise public awareness about the dangers of fire and how to prevent it.
Fun with watercolour flowers and fall leaves The South Similkameen Arts Society will be hosting a second watercolour workshop in Keremeos, taking place on October 19 at the Anglican Church in Keremeos. This watercolour workshop will build on the previous one, at the same time providing a review of basic techniques. All levels are welcome. Each level will discover techniques and practice of benefit. Fun with Water-
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October 5 - 11 is Fire Prevention Week
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Open October 7th Looking forward to seeing you then!
colour Flowers and Fall Leaves Date: Sunday, October 19, 2014 9:30 am - 3:30 p.m. (bring bag lunch and refreshments) Anglican Church Hall 607 - 5th Street, Keremeos, B.C. Wo r k s h o p D e -
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Editorial Keremeos housing stats give reason for optimism Take a look around Keremeos, and you’ll see something that hasn’t happened in the village in several years. There are multiple housing starts taking place in the village, as building activity picks up in the second half of 2014. The Village of Keremeos is reporting 29 building permits issued to September 20 this year. That compares to a total of 13 issued to the same date last year. This year’s total equates to 1.2 million dollars in value, $806, 930 of which is coming from new housing starts. A short drive through town reveals the activity, whether one looks up on the bench, down on Twelfth, or on Highway 3 past the RCMP detachment - new houses in various stages of construction. The village is nearing the last good year of numbers for housing starts - a total of 37 in 2009. The village still has ways to go to get to pre-recession numbers (55 in 2007) but it should be safe to say the current trend is heading in that direction. Realtors are also expressing some optimism, as market activity picks up. Prices remain flat, however, but that could change if these other trends continue. With many local businesses reporting strong summer activity, and a noticeable resurgence in Seventh Avenue activity, there appears to be reason for optimism in the South Similkameen, good news as we head into the winter season.
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Is Canadian Union of Public Employees running your city hall? By Tom Fletcher Black Press The big story at this year’s Union of B.C. Municipalities convention was a report commissioned by the B.C. government that reveals municipal pay increases for unionized staff have been running at twice the rate of provincial raises. When I asked Premier Christy Clark about the intent of this report, leaked just before the annual UBCM convention, she was blunt. It’s to get this issue onto the agenda for the November municipal elections, which the province has decreed shall be for four-year terms instead of three. After local elections, discussions with surviving and incoming municipal politicians will resume. Things have been going pretty well for the main municipal union, the Canadian Union of Public Employees, for the last couple of decades. As local election turnout has gone from bad to worse, municipal employees themselves have become an increasingly dominant voting bloc.
Then there are the “labour councils” in urban centres, now almost entirely fronts for public sector unions. They quietly survey council candidates to determine their level of affection for ever-growing public payrolls, and dole out campaign funds accordingly. Sometimes they organize full slates, with cuddly names like “Protect Coquitlam” to appeal to low-information voters. During last week’s convention in Whistler, I caught up to Finance Minister Mike de Jong in a brief break from the dozens of meetings cabinet ministers have with mayors, councillors and regional directors. Is the province going to impose some kind of solution? “There’s not some hidden legislative agenda,” de Jong replied. More data needs to be gathered, and the report shows ongoing problems with management salaries at the provincial level as well. Is this the first step to imposing a tight-fisted centralized bargaining agency, such as the government set
up last year to wrestle the B.C. Teachers’ Federation to the ground? “We haven’t formulated our answer,” de Jong said. “What the data does suggest, however, is that there may well be some merit [to centralized bargaining]. One of the recommendations points to a more coordinated approach to some of the negotiations that take place.” Will the new municipal auditor general have a role in this? “The purpose of the auditor was not to become an enforcement mechanism,” de Jong said. “It was to play a traditional audit function on whether taxpayers are getting value for money. To that extent I suppose a municipal auditor might be able to comment on the advantages of coordinating efforts.” NDP leader John Horgan’s attack on the compensation report was as predictable as it was selective. In his speech to delegates, Horgan called it “one-sided, politically motivated, shoddy work” designed to embarrass local politicians on the
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eve of their elections. Did he question Ernst and Young’s numbers, the pay increases for municipal union staff of 38 per cent between 2001 and 2012, compared to 19 per cent for unionized provincial staff? Did he question their calculation that over that period, inflation totalled 23 per cent? No. The facts being against him, he went with an emotional pitch to distract from them. Recall that during the final days of the teachers’ strike, Horgan suddenly decided that what was really needed was binding arbitration. This was 24 hours after the teachers’ union took that position. So there’s the big question to be considered by voters as local elections draw near. Which candidates are looking out for your interests, and which ones are working on behalf of CUPE? There’s another troubling trend in manipulation of local government that was more evident than ever at the 2014 UBCM convention. I’ll discuss that in a future column.
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The Review office will be closed for the Thanksgiving Day statuatory holiday, Monday October 13, 2014. Deadline for the October 16th paper is Friday, October 10th at noon. Mar ty Menzies is challenging incumbent mayor Manfred Bauer for the top job on Keremeos council this fall.
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Keremeos resident Marty Menzies announces candidacy for mayor Contributed by Marty Menzies My name is Marty Menzies and I would be proud to become your new mayor. I’m an approachable guy who prefers jeans and a T-shirt to a suit and tie. I believe that if you have a problem fix it when it’s small. Don’t sit around and talk about what to do until it becomes big and much more costly to deal with. Our new council needs to be proactive and take back control that it gave up over the last term. We must make positive things happen rather than reacting to a situation or waiting for something to happen. I have been listening to your concerns and I will continue to listen to your problems because your problems are my problems. The taxpayers that live in the Village of Keremeos should feel they can provide input on a regular basis, not just at referendums, that are often ignored, or on voting day. I’ll make it easier to give your input to the village, the councillor and the mayor on any matter. I’m listening to you and I will continue to listen to you. That is my promise to you. For a healthy community we need to know exactly where we are going. It’s more than just a three or five year plan; it’s a mindset, a set vision for the future we can all embrace. We don’t have that now. I have had decades of experience running my own businesses, working in and with municipalities, irrigation districts and also in the public and private sector. The most important thing I possess is a large dose of common sense. A bad idea is still a bad idea, even wrapped with a big red bow.
Vote Arlene Arlow for Keremeos Village Councillor I stand for: · Business & Agriculture · Recreation & Education · Service Clubs · Accountability & Fiscal Prudence · Policing & By-Law Enforcement · Roads, Sewer & Water Learn more at www.arlenearlow.com This ad has been approved by Arlene Nora Arlow. Ph: 250-499-5121
It’s time for a positive change of direction for Keremeos. We need to start that change with a change of attitude at the top, but a change of attitude does not mean some grandiose scheme or increased taxes or lowered service. To me it means being fiscally responsible, vigilant and using our resources in a positive way for the taxpayer. My platform covers transients and camping, bylaw enforcement, village downtown core, policing, listening to the public’s input, improved signage, a tourist strategy, making our village business friendly, improving the public image, infrastructure improvements with a long term plan for replacement and repair. Probably the one thing that bothers me most about Keremeos is the image we project to others. We all take pride in our own yards; we can all see it when we drive around. Why does the downtown core not reflect that same community value and pride? We can do it with a little money and some spit and polish. People coming to our small town should want to stop and look around, not drive on through. Keremeos should be the jewel in our little desert, not just another rock along the road. A place we are proud to call home and a place to turn over to our children and our grandchildren, so they too will be proud of Keremeos when we are long gone. For further information, visit my website at: www.martinmenzies.ca
School District No. 53
(Okanagan Similkameen)
South Okanagan Similkameen Teachers’ Union
SOSTU In recognition of World Teachers’ Day Sunday, October 5, 2014 &
SIMILKAMEEN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Across from Bear’s Fruitstand
250-499-0011
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
BIBLE FELLOWSHIP HOME CHURCH
Christ centered study of the whole bible.
214 9th Avenue, Keremeos 250-499-8008 Sunday Evening Service 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Come grow with us
CAWSTON UNITED CHURCH 2146 Main Street, Cawston BC
Exp Oct. 23
Every 1st & 3rd Sundays - 10:00 a.m. Everyone welcome.
Lifeblood
of the valley Join us for an Interim Report on the Similkameen Watershed Plan Tuesday, Oct. 7
Thursday, Oct. 9
Keremeos Victory Hall Princeton Skills Centre 427 - 7th Avenue 206 - Vermilion Avenue 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. — Presentation at 7 p.m. Learn more about the Sustainable Similkameen Strategy and the Similkameen Watershed Plan and find out how you can participate in upcoming workshops and programming. The Power of a Region is harnessed when the Valley’s communities take advantage of the social, political and economic strengths that come from collaboration.
International Day of the Girl Child Saturday, October 11, 2014 The South Okanagan Similkameen Teachers’ Union & School District No. 53 have made a joint donation to Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan. This non-profit charitable organization supports the improvement of quality, access, and relevance of education for Afghan women and girls.
For More Information: WWW.RDOS.BC.CA
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Logging truck accidents taken seriously by advisory group To the Editor: Forest Industry leaders have been paying close attention to the recent log trucking incidences in the southern interior as part of a recent increased focus on log hauling safety within the Province. The type and frequency of log hauling incidents is seen as unacceptable particularly those that occur in areas frequented by the public. In general, safety performance within the industry has improved significantly throughout British Columbia since 2005 due to the efforts of industry and the Province. Log hauling specifically has had a reasonably good safety record with the number of incidents reported in 2012 for both on and off highways hauling resulting in 133 short term disability, long term disability and fatality claims to WorkSafeBC. This means that of the approximately 1.4 million loads of logs hauled in 2012, 99.99 per cent were hauled without a short term disability, long term disability or fatality claim. However, those within the industry also recognized that more work is needed in order to further improve Log Hauling Safety by eliminating injuries and fatalities. The objective is to ensure every load is delivered incident-free. One of the many actions being taken by industry to address log hauling safety is the
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establishment of the Trucking Advisory Group (TAG).TAG was established in 2014 in response to a cluster of log trucking incidents that occurred in the late summer/ fall 2013. TAG members include senior representatives from Canfor, Gorman Bros., Interfor, Tolko, West Fraser, BCTS, LoBar Log Transport, the Log Truck Technical Advisory Committee and association representatives from the Truck Loggers Association, Interior Loggers Association, and the BC Forest Safety Council (BCFSC). TAG is currently focused on the following issues: - Reduction of log truck rollovers, - Safety data collection and analysis, - Managing log truck overweights, - Training of log haulers, loadermen and supervisors, - Mechanisms to improve driver behaviours and safety performance, and - Improving communications within and outside the industry. Through the actions of the TAG and other safety related initiatives, those within the industry are committed to continue to work at ensuring efficiently and safely. Safety isn’t just the right thing to do, safety is good business. Trucking Advisory Group c/o Dustin Meierhofer, RPF
The Review office will be closed for the Thanksgiving Day statuatory holiday, Monday October 13, 2014. Deadline for the October 16th paper is Friday, October 10th at noon.
NEW CAREER ROUTES AND OPTIONS! Can you imagine your child’s college program being paid for by the school district? Or, being paid while they earn credits for high school graduation? How about completing a diploma while still in school so that they may start a well-paying career when they graduate? And imagine elementary students working with journeymen to build a project in the classroom. If these ideas interest you, join us at our next Learning Forum to find out more. School District No. 53 career education programs offer a variety of opportunities for students to complete graduation while preparing for a well-paying career after graduation. The evening will feature presentations and discussions on: Work Experience SSA (Secondary School Apprenticeships) ACE IT (Accelerated Credit Enrolment in Industry Training) Dual Credit programs YES-2-IT (elementary) Wednesday, October 8, 2014 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Similkameen Elementary Secondary School Library
Crime Stoppers crime of the week concerns ATV thefts There has been a large increase in the number of stolen vehicles throughout the South Okanagan Similkameen area over the past couple of months including cars, trucks, ATV’s, dirt bikes, quads, including utility trailers etc.
The season will soon be upon us when snow machines will also become targets. Crime Stoppers and the police are requesting owners of these types of vehicles to take extra precautions to secure them when unattended. Removing one wheel
from the trailer and demobilizing the others is always a good idea and be sure to record the VIN of all unlicenced machines. These thieves are quite brazen in these thefts so extra care needs to be taken to reduce the opportunity
for them to be stolen. Anyone with information on the person/s responsible for this rash of thefts is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.sostips.ca for other anonymous ways to pass on information.
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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 Sour grapes To October, when we are reminded to put snow or winter traction tires on our vehicles prior to driving mountain passes. It means winter is coming.
❧ Thank you also for the huge turnout to our Oktoberfest!
To the provincial report released at last week’s UBCM convention that revealed Copper Mountain Mine and the Princeton Weyerhaeuser mill generate 750 million dollars in economic activity - why does it seem like very little of that economic activity is benefitting Princeton?
We are sorry to those that had to be turned away.
Sweet grapes To Similkameen crops in general, as many orchards report a good growing year and early harvest. To October and the start of another hockey season.
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Farewell to Zack’s
Imminent closure of second hand and collectible business spells the end of storefront business in Olalla
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Zack’s Unique Collectibles of Olalla will be closing its doors in November after 14 years in the community. Sue Allen has been managing the popular collectible and used goods store since her father, James Irwin Jim, as he was known to everyone had a stroke in April of this year. Irwin previously ran a similar store in Keremeos out of the building currently occupied by Geoff Berg’s Ox Yoke Antiques. “He goes back at least 21 years in this area,” said Allen, “at one time he had both stores. He carried furniture in Olalla, then eventually sold the Keremeos store and moved everything here.” Irwin originally began trading in used and collectible goods at the flea market in Okanagan Falls, eventually setting up shop in Oliver before moving to the Similkameen. “He loved the shopping part of it,” Allen said. “He loved attending garage and estate sales.” Allen said Irwin had a couple of people helping him find items, as his customers often provided him with lists of items they were looking for. “He knew what people wanted, and brought stuff into the store that he knew would sell,” Allen said. “He especially liked old tools, and historical stuff.” Allen said Irwin became an information junkie after the advent of
Sue Allen has been taking care of Zack’s Unique Collectibles since her father, the Jim Irwin, had a stroke last spring. She plans to close the store in November. internet. ic things,”Allen said. “Old porcelain “He’d say he was researching an doorknobs, cast iron frying pans, item in order to sell the product, license plates - he couldn’t keep but he really was just interested in those things on the shelf.” finding out all he could about the A few of the unique things Irwin things that came into his store,” had for sale over the years included Allen said, noting that some items one of the earliest electric stove Irwin found defied explanation. models ever produced; a railway “He sometimes found things that strong box more than 100 years old, he had to research, simply to find and numerous antique lighters and out what they were used for.” old coins. Allen is currently discounting all Today, the store is still bursting non-consignment items in the store at the seams with everything one by 50 per cent. She has been lookcould think of - fishing rods, books, ing after the store since Jim’s stroke, sporting goods, hardware, knickbut is finding it too much for her to nacks, apple box labels, old bottles, handle. A break in on the Labour to name but a few of the many Day weekend proved to be the last items still for sale. straw when thieves, obviously faAllen miliar with the operation, made off plans to with a number of highly collectible wind up the items, including old coins. There operation was no insurance for the loss. by the end “On the one hand, I’m sad to see of Novemit closing,” she said, “I physically ber. In the can’t keep it going. meantime, “This was dad’s life - he loved it.” she is open Allen has relayed many messages to offers on to Irwin, who is living in Mariposa the property Gardens in Osoyoos, from conand all the cerned customers. goods. “He had a number of regular “If somecollectors and bought stuff for body walks people who were looking for specifcontinued on page 9
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Area fruit stands enjoy a busy summer This year was a good one for growing and selling in the Lower Similkameen By Steve Arstad news@keremeosreview.com School is back in session in Keremeos, a summer’s worth of bright, sunny hot days have given way to damper, cloudier, more fall like conditions, and traffic on Highway 3 has greatly diminished since Labour Day, when campers, trailers and motorhomes filled local fruit stand parking lots and lined the adjoining highway shoulders. Tourist season is coming to an end - but it was good while it lasted, according to Keremeos’ fruit stands. “It’s been a great growing year, and we’ve had good (tourist) numbers,” said Sue Frasch of Bears Fruit Stand at the eastern bypass junction. Frasch felt the great summer weather was an incentive to get people on the road this year, although she felt the fruit stand did not see as many families as in other years. “One theory I heard was families with school aged children might have taken their holidays earlier in the year,” she said, “or they might have had to spend their vacation budget on child care.” Frasch said they noticed an increase in higher income families this year. “I think the weather helped to contribute to people’s moods, “ Frasch said, “our customers have been wonderful.” Frasch also noticed an increase in traffic related to events at the Grist Mill, particularly on Sunday, September 21 during the mill’s first heritage harvest fall fair.
“It was really busy all day,” she said, “a lot of our traffic was coming off Upper Bench Road.” Fruit stand staff were busy last week placing their famously colourful fall harvest displays. Several visitors could already be Photo by Steve Arstad seen using the colourful backdrop to take photos of members of their group. Members of the Michael Lin family of Vancouver pose for photos in front of Bear’s Fruit Stand last Kam Sandhu at SS week. Area fruit stands continue to attract visitors with their colourful fall displays. Produce on the Keremeos bypass reported a “Busier don’t take the time to analyze,” he summer than we expected,” after added. the fruit stand opened for the first Parsons is developing a market time this spring. niche supplying restaurants with Sandhu said only their own specialty produce, and is finding Dinner Specials after 4:00 pm produce is sold at their fruit stand, that aspect of business serves to which opened on June 20. assuage fears about the increasing Jerk Chicken “We have a big property - we don’t number of fruit stands locally. ! like to buy as we have lots of room l served with sweet u f “I like to be creative, to do more lavour F to grow our own ,” she said. Sandpotato salad or than just grow a lot of product,” hu expected to be open until the rice & beans. he said, “We’re producing specialty end of October. items like finger cucumbers and taxes incl. Jass Chahal at Gerry’s Fruit Curried Goat heirloom tomatoes - our restauStand at the west end of the byserved with sweet Jamaican Patties rant business has doubled in three pass also reported a busy summer, years.” Parsons continues to look potato salad or rice noting things had fallen off consid- for ways to develop that side of his $3 each or & beans. erably last week with the start of business. $15/6 frozen 99 school and the changing weather. taxes incl. Parsons said the growing side Quinton Parsons was busy pack- of the business went very well this Hours of Operation: ing fruit for one of several cusyear, with everything maturing earMonday & Tuesday - 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm tomers at Parsons Fruit Stand, on lier, and the the growing season in Wednesday to Saturday - 11:00 am to 8:00 pm Highway 3 just west of Keremeos. general ending earlier. He said that “I think it was good,” he said, “I’m was helpful, as the various harvests 607 - 7th Avenue not sure, because I haven’t been 250-499-4433 were ripe in time to take advanKeremeos, BC keeping track on a daily basis. tage of the larger numbers moving “It’s always more competitive,” through the community. he said, noting the increasing num“We were really busy last ber of fruit stands lining the highWednesday,” he said,” and again on way in and out of Keremeos. Sunday, but this week, traffic has “I’m always busy myself, so I dropped considerably.”
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When Allen closes her doors in November, it will be the end of an era in Olalla, as it will be the first time in decades there hasn’t been an operating storefront business in the community. In partnership with
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Apple Day at the Grist Mill highlighted by apple pie contest The Apple Pie Baking Contest at the Keremeos Grist Mill and Gardens begins at 1 p.m. on Thanksgiving Monday, October 13. Three judges will award first, second and third place ribbons, and winners will receive $80, $50, $35 gift certificates. Grist Mill Heritage Club volunteers are busy assembling the Heritage and Heirloom
Apple Display and will pick them up from growers who have any of those special old or unusual varieties. Call 250499-5417 for pick-up. The Apple Day pancake breakfast runs from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Barbecued burgers and smokies are served from noon to 2 pm. Apple Day will feature family entertainer, Mat Duffus at
1 p.m. with a break in Mat’s performance of an apple race down Keremeos Creek. There will be fresh pressed apple juice, candied apples, “guess how many apples in the barrel” contest. Thanksgiving Monday is a half price day at the Grist Mill, $3.50 and $2.50 for seniors and students. Kids six and under are free.
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The Okanagan-Similkameen Community Acupuncture clinic is new to Keremeos this year!
About Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a holistic therapy developed in China oand used for over 5000 years worldwide. Acupuncture means stimulating points on the body that regulate the nervous system and help the body heal itself. Regular treatment can promote relief and recovery from a wide range of symptoms, enhance immunity, and support overall health. Acupuncture is safe and anyone can receive treatment regardless of their present state of health. Most people report short and long term relief from symptoms, and feel progressively better with each treatment. Acupuncture can be used on its own or combined with other forms of care.
What is Community Acupuncture?
Community acupuncture is a way of helping acupuncture be more accessible. It means treating multiple people together in a quiet, comfortable, shared space. (Although private sessions can be booked at standard market rates.) Family and friends can come in for treatment together. Treating more people means the fee can be lower. Lower fees means more visits, and more visits means better results.
What is a sliding scale?
The clinic charges a sliding scale of $20 – $40 per session (with a one time $10 intake fee). You decide what you can afford. There is no need to prove your income. You will be given a receipt you can submit to your insurance provider or MSP for reimbursement if applicable. We use a sliding scale because we want everyone to be able to access acupuncture, regardless of income, and to come in as often as you want. The key to success with acupuncture is frequent, consistent treatment. We want you to feel better!
Herbal medicine
At the clinic you will also see a variety of teas, tinctures, salves, honeys, and other herbal remedies. The plants used are gathered, grown and prepared locally, ethically and sustainably. Herbal remedies may be recommended along with your treatment, and you can enquire about purchasing products on your own at anytime.
SAY “AWWW....” Inspection of the tongue is still a part of a regular medical or dental examination. This goes back to the days of early Chinese medicine and began to be done in Western medicine in the 18th century. By observing the texture, colour and appearance of the tissue can signifiy medical problems and stimulate further investigation. THE STAPES IS CONNECTED TO THE... The middle ear contains the smallest bone in the human body. It’s called the stapes (stirrup) and is 0.1 inch long. It is linked by tiny joints to two other bones called the malleus (hammer) and the incus (anvil). The common names in brackets indicate their shape. These three bones are instrumental in conducting sound to our inner ear. They are delicate and fragile. Treat them with respect. YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR FUTURE With diabetes on the rise in North America, many people are prediabetic and don’t know it. To detect this, your doctor can order a fasting blood glucose test for you. If you are pre-diabetic, exercise and weightloss are the best solutions. This condition doesn’t necessarily progress to diabetes. You can change your future. ZINC AND THE COLD Each year as the cough and cold season arrives, the subject of taking zinc as a cold remedy comes up. Is it useful? Recent studies show that zinc doesn’t reduce the severity of the cold symptoms but can reduce the duration of the cold by 1.6 days from the usual seven days. Our pharmacists are familiar with all the cough and cold remedies to help you weather the winter season. Drop in soon for top-notch professional advice.
Blue Diamond Almonds
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$3.99
Limits in effect while quantities last.
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Certified Acutonics Practitioner
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Studio at 2620 Middle
Acutonics Bench Road & energy work based Sound on acupuncture and Therapy vibration
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MOVIE From Dusk Till Dawn MANTRACKER SPORTSNET CONNECTED DON’T DRIVE HERE... THE SIMPSONS LOVE PRISON LONG ISLAND MEDIUM 8:30 PM 8:35 LOCAL NEWS SPORTSCENTRE THE HONEYMOONERS FRIENDS THE CLOSER GOLF Alfred Dunhill Links Championship EPGA EX-WIVES OF ROCK BROOKLYN NINE-NINE 9:00 PM RESURRECTION THE GOOD WIFE BAR RESCUE TMZ JANET KING SHETLAND FAMILY GUY KTLA 5 SUNDAY EDITION MANHATTAN ANGER MANAGEMENT MOVIE To Be Announced GENEVIEVE’S RENOVATION PAWN STARS THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW JERSEY GREATEST MYSTERIES GHOST HUNTERS POKER European Tour HOW THE UNIVERSE WORKS FAMILY GUY DUCK DYNASTY ANGELS AMONG US 9:30 PM WELL READ SPORTSCENTRE FAMILY GUY THE CLOSER HOT IN CLEVELAND GENEVIEVE’S RENOVATION PAWN STARS MULANEY DUCK DYNASTY ANGELS AMONG US 10:00 PM REVENGE RECKLESS CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION BAR RESCUE BLUE BLOODS NEWS FINAL CBC NEWS: THE NATIONAL SCOTT AND BAILEY THE SIMPSONS SHETLAND SPORTSCENTRE FUTURAMA KTLA 5 NEWS AT 10 MANHATTAN WAY OFF BROADWAY THE JENNIE GARTH PROJECT COUNTING CARS THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW JERSEY HOTEL SECRETS AND LEGENDS 10:15 MOVIE Lesbian Vampire Killers GHOST HUNTERS SPORTSNET CONNECTED HOW THE UNIVERSE WORKS FOX FIRST AT TEN DUCK DYNASTY LONG ISLAND MEDIUM 10:30 PM FAMILY GUY 10:35 THE WEST BLOCK FAMILY GUY FUTURAMA MOVIE To Be Announced THE JENNIE GARTH PROJECT COUNTING CARS BONES DUCK COMMANDER: BEFORE THE DYNASTY LONG ISLAND MEDIUM MONDAY, OCT 6 14 7:00 PM ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT INSIDE EDITION JEOPARDY! THE BLACKLIST MURDOCH MYSTERIES SPY ETALK HOPE FOR WILDLIFE
PIX11 NEWS AT 10 CELEBRITY NAME GAME AMERICA’S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS MODERN FAMILY ANGER MANAGEMENT THE BIG BANG THEORY LEAVE IT TO BRYAN COUNTING CARS MILLION DOLLAR LISTING MIAMI URBAN SUBURBAN UTOPIA STORAGE HUNTERS SPORTSNET CONNECTED TO BE ANNOUNCED THE BIG BANG THEORY LOVE PRISON BREAKING AMISH 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 LEAVE IT TO BRYAN COUNTING CARS URBAN SUBURBAN STORAGE WARS TEXAS THE BIG BANG THEORY 8:00 PM DANCING WITH THE STARS NCIS: LOS ANGELES THE BIG BANG THEORY MOVIE To Be Announced THE VOICE MURDOCH MYSTERIES ANTIQUES ROADSHOW GOTHAM VIKINGS SEINFELD THE ORIGINALS AMERICA’S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS FAMILY GUY THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART GOLF CENTRAL HOUSE HUNTERS INTERNATIONAL RESTORATION GARAGE HANDSOME DEVILS BUY ME 8:15 INNERSPACE STORAGE WARS PLAYS OF THE MONTH HOW IT’S MADE LOVE PRISON BREAKING AMISH: BROOKLYN 8:30 PM MOM TO BE ANNOUNCED SEINFELD FAMILY GUY 8:35 JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE HOUSE HUNTERS BUY ME 8:45 CASTLE STORAGE WARS NHL SPECIAL HOW IT’S MADE 9:00 PM SLEEPY HOLLOW SCORPION STRANGE EMPIRE ANTIQUES ROADSHOW FOREVER IN SEARCH OF ROBERT BURNS FRIENDS SUPERNATURAL PARKS AND RECREATION AMERICAN DAD MOVIE Seven Days in Utopia HOUSE HUNTERS RENOVATION PAWN STARS FRIENDS BORDER SECURITY: AUSTRALIA STORAGE WARS: NEW YORK MLB TOP 100 AIRPLANE REPO DUCK DYNASTY BREAKING AMISH: BROOKLYN 9:30 PM FRIENDS PARKS AND RECREATION AMERICAN DAD 9:35 THE COLBERT REPORT PAWN STARS SUBURGATORY BORDER SECURITY: AUSTRALIA
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9:45 STAR TREK: VOYAGER STORAGE WARS: NEW YORK DUCK DYNASTY 10:00 PM CASTLE THE BLACKLIST NCIS: LOS ANGELES MOVIE To Be Announced NEWS HOUR FINAL CBC NEWS: THE NATIONAL POV THE CORPORATION EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND KTLA 5 NEWS AT 10 PARKS AND RECREATION THE JEFFERSONS ALBERTA PRIMETIME 10:05 FRASIER LEAVE IT TO BRYAN AMERICAN RESTORATION MILLION DOLLAR LISTING NEW YORK GREATEST MYSTERIES STORAGE HUNTERS SPORTSNET CONNECTED TO BE ANNOUNCED FOX 28 NEWS FIRST AT 10 WAHLBURGERS BREAKING AMISH 10:30 PM SPORTSCENTRE FAMILY GUY PARKS AND RECREATION THE JEFFERSONS 10:35 FRASIER LEAVE IT TO BRYAN AMERICAN RESTORATION 10:45 UTOPIA STORAGE WARS TEXAS 10:35 MODERN FAMILY WAHLBURGERS TUESDAY, OCT 7 14 7:00 PM ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT INSIDE EDITION INK MASTER JEOPARDY! CHICAGO FIRE MURDOCH MYSTERIES FINDING YOUR ROOTS ETALK ULTIMATE ENGINEERING TO BE ANNOUNCED PIX11 NEWS AT 10 CELEBRITY NAME GAME MODERN FAMILY ANGER MANAGEMENT THE BIG BANG THEORY BIG BREAK: MYRTLE BEACH TACKLE MY RENO PAWNOGRAPHY LADIES OF LONDON TRIP FLIP TOWN OF THE LIVING DEAD STORAGE HUNTERS HIGHWAY THRU HELL THE BIG BANG THEORY STORAGE WARS PREACHING ALABAMA 7:30 PM THE INSIDER ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT CANADA ACCESS HOLLYWOOD WHEEL OF FORTUNE THE BIG BANG THEORY TWO AND A HALF MEN SEINFELD TACKLE MY RENO PAWNOGRAPHY TRIP FLIP TOWN OF THE LIVING DEAD STORAGE WARS TEXAS THE BIG BANG THEORY STORAGE WARS 8:00 PM SELFIE NCIS TATTOO NIGHTMARES THE VOICE THE RICK MERCER REPORT MAKERS THE FLASH FIRST WORLD WAR SEINFELD MANHATTAN FAMILY GUY THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART INSIDE THE PGA TOUR HOUSE HUNTERS INTERNATIONAL CANADIAN PICKERS MURDER IN PARADISE
LIVE HERE, BUY THIS INNERSPACE STORAGE WARS TO BE ANNOUNCED UTOPIA STORAGE WARS 19 KIDS AND COUNTING 8:30 PM MANHATTAN LOVE STORY TATTOO NIGHTMARES 22 MINUTES SEINFELD FAMILY GUY 8:35 JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE CHAMPIONS TOUR LEARNING CENTER HOUSE HUNTERS LIVE HERE, BUY THIS SCARE TACTICS STORAGE WARS SPORTSNET CONNECTED STORAGE WARS 19 KIDS AND COUNTING 9:00 PM MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. NCIS: NEW ORLEANS INK MASTER THE HONOURABLE WOMAN FRONTLINE THE ART STAR AND THE SUDANESE TWINS SPORTSCENTRE FRIENDS SUPERNATURAL MANHATTAN AMERICAN DAD BIG BREAK: MYRTLE BEACH HOLMES MAKES IT RIGHT PAWN STARS FRIENDS BAGGAGE BATTLES CASTLE DYNAMO: MAGICIAN IMPOSSIBLE SPORTSNET CONNECTED BERING SEA GOLD: UNDER THE ICE NEW GIRL STORAGE WARS PREACHING ALABAMA 9:30 PM FRIENDS AMERICAN DAD 9:35 THE COLBERT REPORT PAWN STARS SUBURGATORY BAGGAGE BATTLES THE MINDY PROJECT STORAGE WARS 10:00 PM FOREVER CHICAGO FIRE PERSON OF INTEREST INK MASTER NEWS HOUR FINAL CBC NEWS: THE NATIONAL DIVINE WOMEN SPORTSCENTRE EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND KTLA 5 NEWS AT 10 PARKS AND RECREATION THE JEFFERSONS ALBERTA PRIMETIME 10:05 FRASIER BIG BREAK: MYRTLE BEACH TACKLE MY RENO AMERICAN RESTORATION SOUTHERN CHARM HOTEL IMPOSSIBLE STAR TREK: VOYAGER STORAGE HUNTERS SPORTSNET CONNECTED HIGHWAY THRU HELL FOX 28 NEWS FIRST AT 10 STORAGE WARS 19 KIDS AND COUNTING 10:30 PM FAMILY GUY PARKS AND RECREATION THE JEFFERSONS 10:35 FRASIER TACKLE MY RENO AMERICAN RESTORATION STORAGE WARS TEXAS 10:35 MODERN FAMILY STORAGE WARS WEDNESDAY, OCT 8 14 7:00 PM ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT INSIDE EDITION JEOPARDY!
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STALKER MURDOCH MYSTERIES NATURE ETALK WATERFRONT CITIES OF THE WORLD TO BE ANNOUNCED PIX11 NEWS AT 10 CELEBRITY NAME GAME RAISING HOPE MODERN FAMILY ANGER MANAGEMENT THE BIG BANG THEORY BIG BREAK: MYRTLE BEACH VACATION HOUSE FOR FREE BIKER BATTLEGROUND PHOENIX MOB WIVES GHOST ADVENTURES INTRUDERS STORAGE HUNTERS HOCKEY Vancouver Canucks at Calgary Flames NHL BERING SEA GOLD: UNDER THE ICE THE BIG BANG THEORY WAHLBURGERS OUTRAGEOUS 911 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 RAISING HOPE SEINFELD KEY & PEELE STORAGE WARS TEXAS THE BIG BANG THEORY EPIC INK OUTRAGEOUS 911 8:00 PM THE MIDDLE SURVIVOR: SAN JUAN DEL SUR: BLOOD VS. WATER THE MYSTERIES OF LAURA DRAGONS’ DEN NOVA ARROW HIDDEN CITIES OF ASIA SEINFELD RAISING HOPE FAMILY GUY THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART GOLF Sime Darby Malaysia LPGA HOUSE HUNTERS INTERNATIONAL YUKON GOLD A STRANGER IN MY HOME THE DEAD FILES INNERSPACE STORAGE WARS HIGHWAY THRU HELL HELL’S KITCHEN DUCK DYNASTY EXTREME CHEAPSKATES 8:30 PM THE GOLDBERGS SEINFELD RAISING HOPE FAMILY GUY 8:35 JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE HOUSE HUNTERS SCARE TACTICS STORAGE WARS DUCK DYNASTY EXTREME CHEAPSKATES
WEATHER WATCH
three day forecast THURSDAY Mix Sun & Cloud High 16 Low 6
FRIDAY
Cloudy High 17 Low 5
SATURDAY
Mix Sun & Cloud High 20 Low 9
9:00 PM MODERN FAMILY CHICAGO P.D. CRIMINAL MINDS LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT REPUBLIC OF DOYLE FINAL HOURS: AMELIA EARHART’S LAST FLIGHT ABSOLUTE PROKOFIEV SPORTSCENTRE FRIENDS THE FLASH RAISING HOPE AMERICAN DAD BEACHFRONT BARGAIN HUNT PAWN STARS FRIENDS AIRPORT 24/7: MIAMI CASTLE I SHOULDN’T BE ALIVE YUKON MEN RED BAND SOCIETY DUCK DYNASTY OUTRAGEOUS 911 9:30 PM BLACK-ISH MOVIE To Be Announced FRIENDS RAISING HOPE AMERICAN DAD 9:35 THE COLBERT REPORT BEACHFRONT BARGAIN HUNT PAWN STARS SUBURGATORY AIRPORT 24/7: MIAMI DUCK DYNASTY OUTRAGEOUS 911 10:00 PM NASHVILLE STALKER CHICAGO P.D. NEWS HOUR FINAL CBC NEWS: THE NATIONAL TO BE ANNOUNCED LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT SPORTSCENTRE EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND KTLA 5 NEWS AT 10 PARKS AND RECREATION THE JEFFERSONS ALBERTA PRIMETIME 10:05 FRASIER VACATION HOUSE FOR FREE AMERICAN RESTORATION FRIENDS WORLD’S MOST EXTREME STAR TREK: VOYAGER STORAGE HUNTERS SPORTSNET CENTRAL DALLAS CAR SHARKS FOX 28 NEWS FIRST AT 10 DUCK COMMANDER: BEFORE THE DYNASTY EXTREME CHEAPSKATES 10:30 PM A PARK FOR ALL SEASONS FAMILY GUY PARKS AND RECREATION THE JEFFERSONS 10:35 FRASIER AMERICAN RESTORATION FRIENDS STORAGE WARS TEXAS DALLAS CAR SHARKS 10:35 MODERN FAMILY DUCK COMMANDER: BEFORE THE DYNASTY EXTREME CHEAPSKATES
Weather history for October 2 2013
High 11.6°C Low 1.9°C
<31 km max wind gust 3.6 mm total precip. Average Temperatures
Max. 18.0°C
Min. 4.9°C
Precipitation Frequency
31%
Highest & Lowest Temp. (1941-2011) 26.1°C (1963) -2.2°C (1968) Greatest Precipitation (1941-2011)
11.9 mm (1951)
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MY BASEMENT IS WET; NOW WHAT? PART II
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Hydrostatic pressure, poor foundations and cracks can each cause water to enter the house. Each situation is different, and a combination of exterior and interior changes may need to be made. In order to alleviate some water problems, certain modifications must be made. While the following solutions may not be applicable in each situation, they are some of the more common modifications plumbers suggest when fixing flooded basements. * Sump pump: In some cases, the installation of a well and a submersible pump may be all that’s needed to keep basements dry. When water rises high enough to start the pump, the sump pump will then expel the water out through a pipe to a drain or the street. Sometimes a sump pump works in concert with a French drainage system, which is a channel around the perimeter of the basement that funnels water to the sump pump well. * Vapor barriers: Vinyl, plastic and paint encapsulation systems may be applied to the interior of foundation walls to serve as a barrier system. This prevents water or condensation from reaching the interior of the house. A vapor barrier may extend below the foundation to direct water runoff into a drainage system. THIS DESIGN INCLUDES AN UNFINISHED BASEMENT
* Exterior fixes: There are many ways to address flooding from outside the home. These include using outdoor vapor barriers and paints, having grading issues corrected so water will flow away from the home, digging of a swale to catch water away from the basement, exterior drainage systems, and utilizing specialized rain gutters and downspouts to direct water further away from the home during rainstorms.
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West Coast Reduction Ltd
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PLOW TRUCK OPERATORS Argo is accepting Resumes for drivers experienced in the operation of tandem axle trucks for the Keremeos area. Part-time, as and when required. Experience operating snow removal equipment would be an asset. Must hold a valid BCDL, minimum Class 3 with air. Submit your Resume with a current driver abstract by email to argosok@argoroads.ca or by fax to (250)295-7983. YOUTH AGAINST VIOLENCE LINE
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DEMCHUCK DALE (ALVIN)
March 16, 1934 ~ September 21, 2014:
It is with deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Dale Demchuck. He is survived by his three children; Michelle (Guy), Brad (Brenda), Kevin (Sonia), his six grandchildren; Desiree, Kaylan, Shay, Torin, Jade, Rylee, his two great grandchildren; Daniel, Liam, and his long term friend and companion, Cathy Woods. Dale lived his life the way he wanted. It was full and complete and he will be dearly missed. At Dale’s request there will be no service. There will be a family gathering at a later date. In memory of him, please play an old song or two, tip a glass of cheer or two, and remember the time you spent with him.
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CO-ORDINATOR OF VOLUNTEERS (Relief) PART-TIME POSITION The Lower Similkameen Community Services Society is seeking a Relief Co-ordinator of Volunteers. The Relief Co-ordinator of Volunteers will provide coverage during the vacation and other absence of the incumbent. Duties include volunteer recruitment, training and supervision; development and implementation of volunteer programs; and record keeping. Programs presently being provided under the Volunteer Co-ordination Program include: Volunteer Drivers; Meals on Wheels, Friendly Visitor and Telephone Reassurance. Contact the Administrator for a copy of the job description. Skills, Abilities and other requirements: • Experience recruiting volunteers and fundraising • Leadership and supervisory skills • Experience organizing training and other events • Ability to Plan, organize and prioritize • Ability to maintain clear and accurate records • Good verbal and written communication skills • Ability to work both independently and co-operatively • Conflict resolution skills • Consent to a criminal record check and have no applicable criminal record • Maintain strict client confidentiality • Use of personal vehicle, a valid Class 5 Drivers License, and a clean drivers abstract Required education, training and experience • Grade 12 or equivalent • Computer Word processing and Spreadsheets • Previous organizational experience The starting wage for this position is $19.82 per hour (Grid 9, Step 1) Make Application to: Eileen Oliver-Bauer, Administrator Lower Similkameen Community Services Society By Mail: 720 – 3rd Street, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N3 By facsimile: (250) 499-2333 By email: admin@LSCSS.com Deadline for applications: Monday, October 6, 2014
The Review Thursday, October 2, 2014
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MOVING SALE: Oct. 4 & 5, 9 to 4, #7 622 Keremeos Bypass Road (Acacia Court), Mechanic & Carpenter tools, household furniture, entertainment center, kitchen ware.
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Saturday, October 4th, 8 am to 2 pm, 2145 Wooden Road, Cawston used lariat ropes, toaster oven, Golf clubs (Ladies, w/bag & shoes only worn once), Christmas Table Cloths (some 8’ long, some shorter, lots of miscellaneous items.
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Moving, furniture, household, books, dishes, prints, patio furniture, tools, October 4 & 5, Sat. 8 - 2, Sun. 9 - 2, 648 ByPass Road.
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901 - 7th Avenue, Keremeos Self Storage, across from Skateboard Park, Saturday, October 4th, Sunday October 5th, wide variety of items.
LEGAL NOTICE: Please notice, all items on consignment at Zack’s Town Trader located at 1510 Hwy 3A in Olalla, BC, must be collected by October 31, 2014. You must have your receipt in order to claim. All items unclaimed by this date will then be sold as items of Zack’s Town Trader and no consignments will be dispersed.
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Trucks & Vans 1997 3/4 Tonne, 4x4 GMC, loaded, 90,000 km on new motor. $5000. 250-499-7056
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Members of the Keremeos Royal Purple gathered recently to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the society in Canada.
Royal tea celebrates 100 years Contributed On Saturday September 13 the Keremeos Royal Purple celebrated the 100th birthday of Royal Purple in Canada by holding a tea. Members of the public were invited to attend and dessert as well as coffee, tea and juice was served. The seniors choir was invited to entertain and they turned out a great performance, reminding those present of all the old favorite tunes that were thought to be long forgotten. The tea was also attended by Mayor Bauer
and wife Eileen. Many members of the community attended as well as a contingent of Royal Purple members from Osoyoos. The Royal Purple has been active in Keremeos since the mid 1940s and remains one of the few groups left in town who cater to local functions. They meet on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Elks Hall on Veterans Avenue in Keremeos, and welcome anyone to join them for a meeting to learn more about them.
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Tony and Cathy Orioli from Okanagan Falls. They competed in the Freak’n Farmer adventure race at Covert Farms on September 20. They are shown here in the mud bog obstacle.
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Keremeos’ only Realtors born & raised in the area! Photo by Steve Arstad
Workers complete maintenance on the Keremeos Fortis substation while soil resistivity surveys are conducted in the foreground.
Fortis contractors conduct safety and maintenance work at Keremeos substation Advice to residents encountering downed power lines: stay back By Steve Arstad news@keremeosreview.com Activity at the Keremeos Fortis sub station is levelling off as maintenance at the facility was completed recently. A portable transformer was brought into the facility several weeks ago in order to take the station’s transformer off-line, explained Fortis electrician Rocky Bellanger. Contractors inspected the unit’s bushings for PCBs, finding none on the unit. Bellanger said the station’s transformer bushing were either solid, or contained liquid that was PCB free. Contractors wrapped up
their work in late September, after which the mobile transformer was shipped to Summerland. Adjacent to the substation, along the Burlington-Northern rail trail, other contractors were conducting ground resistivity tests in mid -September. The testing is done to ensure current surges will disburse safely in and around the substation. Bellanger said the tests were done for public safety reasons. “We’re measuring how well the ground handles high current,” he said, noting examples such as lightning strikes or downed power lines occurring in the substation. No matter how well the ground absorbs power surges, Bellanger said the best advice he could offer in the event of coming across downed power lines is to “stay back.”
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