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Clos du Soleil presented their flagship white the 2013 Capella at the Canada House re-opening in London, England.
As the newly revamped Canada House was reopened in London, England last week a Similkameen Valley winery made its UK debut. The boutique ultra-premium Similkameen Valley based Clos du Soleil Winery was selected as the sole BC wine sponsor for events surrounding the official reopening of Canada House last Thursday. The event received massive media coverage and was attended by Queen Elizabeth. Winery founder Spencer Massie called being part of the monumental occasion “an absolute honour.” “Well the biggest thing was that it was an opportunity to showcase just how good the wines of BC are to an international audience. And a chance to put the Similkameen on the map,” Massie wrote in an email to the Review following the event. Clos du Soleil presented their flagship white the 2013 Capella at the event which included dignitaries from England and Canada. The 2013 Capella is a classic old world style blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, barrel fermented in very small lots. The wine was declared the Best White Wine overall at the 2011 BC Wine Awards.
Massie said the wine was well received by all. “They loved it – Mike Clark and the vineyard/production team at Clos du Soleil put a lot of work and effort into crafting our fine wines – and everyone appreciated the Capella 2013. It was a great match with dinner – and I had a dozen British guests asking where they could buy it in London – so that’s all part of it. And some follow up work to be done – to bring the Similkameen to them,” he wrote. Unfortunately Massie wasn’t able to arrive in London in time for the opening ceremonies as he was attending a function in Victoria, BC the night before. He was able to tour Canada House later in the day. “It was an amazing day with several (highlights) but – meeting Mark Carney – the Canadian Governor of the Bank of England was one, as I think he’s truly remarkable. Former Premier Gordon Campbell was in fine form. The renovation was beautiful – but the Canadian artwork on display really was amazing – Hughes, Emily Carr – a who’s who of fine Canadian art,” he said of highlights of the day. Canada’s High Commissioner to the
United Kingdom, Gordon Campbell had high praise for Clos du Soleil in a press release. “I am delighted that so many leading Canadian firms were eager to participate in helping us to celebrate the Official Opening of Canada House on Trafalgar Square in true Canadian style. I would like to personally thank Clos du Soleil Winery for their generosity. They have indeed brought some of Canada’s finest to the very heart of London,” he stated. For the first time in more than 50 years, the revitalized Canada House brings together all Canadian high commission staff under one roof. The project to return Canada House to its former glory and connect it to the adjacent building on Cockspur Street emphasizes the key historic links between Canada and the United Kingdom. The revitalized Canada House serves as a showcase for Canadian art and design and features more than 300 pieces, among them works by Emily Carr, Arthur Lismer—a member of the original Group of Seven— and Gordon Smith, another renowned Canadian painter, as well as photographs by Edward Burtynsky and sculptures by Gathie Falk and Joe Fafard, among many others.
Arctic Apple approval could have core effect on Cawston Tara Bowie Review Staff
There could be short term gain but longterm pain for local organic farmers after a decision in the US approving the growing of the genetically modified Arctic apple. The apple patented by Okanagan Specialty Fruits’ in Summerland is genetically engineered to prevent browning of the flesh, which would aid in apple processing plants. “It’s kind of two-tiered. It depends what our government does about it. So far Canada has not approved the Arctic apples but traditionally we follow suit with the US,” Sara Harker of Harker Organics said. The risk of cross contamination if the Arctic apples were approved in Canada is of major concern for
organic farmers everywhere but especially in Cawston dubbed the organic capital of Canada. “If it was approved there’s no way to stop the cross contamination or cross pollination with GMO apples and non-GMO apples,” she said. If Arctic apples were approved to be grown in Canada it would destroy Harker Organics hard work to farm organically which spans multiple generations of the family and at least three decades. And although that prospect is devastating, Harker said at this point efforts are going into educating consumers and operating the business as usual. “Even with the US approval, it’s several years off before those apples are on the market,” she said.
There is a slight upside to the approval as it reduces the US ability to export apples specifically to the European Union which does not accept genetically modified produce. “As long as we as Canadians have a moratorium it won’t affect our farmers directly. What it could do is strengthen the support of Canadian apples because consumers are very against GMOs,” she said. Following the US decision last week, Alex Atamanenko, MP for the Southern Interior wrote to Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz to reiterate his concern. “The trademark Arctic Apple is causing a great deal of worry to BC fruit growers. There is legitimate fear that public backlash would
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Cawston organic farmers are concerned after US approval to allow growing of the genetically modified Arctic Apple.
wreak havoc in the marketplace. Customers do not support the genetic tampering of fruit and vegetables for the benefit of patent-holders especially when the genetics of
their products cannot realistically be prevented from cross-pollination with neighbouring varieties,” he wrote. Continued on page 6
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Review Staff Lock it or possibly lose it is the message of the RCMP when it comes to property related crime.
Theft from vehicles saw a 70 per cent increase in 2014 over 2013 statistics. In 2014, 34 vehicles were rifled through and possessions taken. Cpl. Michael Gallagher told council members at a recent meeting that the spike can be traced back to a few individuals living in the area between July and September. “I’ve said this before but we saw an increase because of a few individuals that were living here. These people who did it saw an opportunity,” he said. “Everyone needs to lock their doors, don’t leave keys in the car and take out valuables to get these kinds of crime stats down.” Vehicle theft rose 200 per cent in 2014 with a total of 21 vehicles either stolen from the area or found in the area. Although removing keys and locking vehicles can help reduce vehicle thefts it won’t stop all, Gallagher said. One of the latest thefts to be added to the stats was a late 1990s model Ford Truck, which was stolen from a residence on 10th Avenue within the last few weeks. Gallagher said police found the vehicle ditched long before the owner even knew it was missing and it was later determined a person who was involved and convicted in the property crimes during the summer was recently released from jail. That person is suspected to be part of the vehicle theft. “Unfortunately those vehicles are easy to steal. It can be done in about 45 seconds flat. That person did everything right. The keys were not in it and the vehicle was locked,” he said. “These are opportunistic crimes.” On the plus side, break and enters to businesses were down 41 per cent from 22 in 2013 to 13 in 2014. Also break and enters to residences was down 35 per cent from 23 to 15. Motor vehicle collisions involving injury was also down about 45 per cent from 29 serious collisions in 2013 to 16 in 2014.
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Traffic was reduced to one lane for a brief period of time during the afternoon of February 18 following a two-vehicle collision on 7th Avenue. The collision occurred at about 1 p.m. when a van was travelling south on 4th Street, smashing into a vehicle travelling east along 7th Avenue. RCMP and ambulance attended the scene. No injuries were reported.
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After some debate, Keremeos council agreed to grant the Ambassador’s program $800 to help cover costs in the next year. The program, soon heading into its second year, provides local teens a chance to learn life skills and travel the province attending festivals and other events while representing Keremeos. Councillor Sherry Philpott-Adhikary excused herself citing conflict of interest during the debate and vote for the request for funds. Philpott-Adhikary co-ordinates the Keremeos Ambassador Program. After reviewing the request submitted by PhilpottAdhikary a short debate began. “My knee-jerk reaction is that we are playing favourites. There are lots of groups that ask for money and we don’t give them exactly what they ask for. I’d be comfortable at $500,” councillor Arlene Arlow said. Councillors were told they had donated $800 to the program in 2014 before councillor PhilpottAdhikary was elected. The program costs about $6,000 a year to operate including travel expenses, candidacy outfits, workshop presenter fees, and bursaries. The majority of the money is raised through business sponsorship and from small fundraisers. “It’s a learning program for youth. I think $800 is just a small drop in the bucket for what they are doing,” mayor Manfred Bauer said. Councillors unanimously voted in favour of giving a grant of $800 to the program.
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One bad apple could spoil the whole brand How do you like them apples? Well, if you’re talking about the genetically modified Arctic apple, we don’t like ‘em. We don’t like ‘em at all. The US government recently approved the commercialization of Okanagan Specialty Fruits’ patented genetically engineered Arctic apple. It is the first genetically modified apple approved for sale in the United States. Approval for the apple is still pending from Health Canada and the Canadian Food Agency and a decision is expected within a matter of weeks. According to Health Canada, the apple will be authorized only once regulators are satisfied all aspects of its safety assessment have been met. The Arctic apple is special because it doesn’t oxidize – doesn’t turn brown. Specifically, gene silencing is used to turn down the expression of polyphenol oxidase thereby preventing the fruit from discoloring when sliced or bruised. Its developers hope the Arctic apple will have particular appeal to the fast food and restaurant industries as it maintains its fresh appearance and can be easily cut for fruit platters and to-go meals. Bio technicians and environmentalists can argue about the Arctic apple and other genetically modified foods forever (and they probably will) but the wisdom of accepting a bite of this particular fruit has perhaps less to do with food safety as it does with public perception. Consumers have been loud and clear - they don’t like the idea of genetically modified foods. Even the words are scary. Genetic modification sounds like something you watch in a sci-fi horror flick. In other words, the Arctic apple has lousy PR. In 2012 a survey commissioned by the BC Fruit Growers’ Association and the Federation of Quebec Apple Growers found that 69 per cent of Canadians oppose approval of the Arctic apple, while 71 per cent support a special category of food like milk and fruit that should not be modified at all. The Similkameen Okanagan Organic Treefruit Growers’ Association has expressed fears the approval of a genetically modified apple would have catastrophic impacts on organic and conventional growers, local economies and the integrity of BCs apple brand. Last year the Union of BC Municipalities passed a resolution condemning genetically modified foods, and a growing number of food sellers have come forward to say they will not sell the Arctic apple. A genetically modified apple could be the greatest thing since sliced bread and still be the worst thing to happen to the province’s fruit growing industry. The customer is always right. Canadian customers don’t want the Arctic apple. - AD
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Another take on tax cuts for the rich VICTORIA – The B.C. government’s third straight budget surplus is the main battleground for provincial politicians this spring, with little else on the order paper to argue about. The main conflict is over the tax cut for the rich that results from removing a two-year surtax on personal income greater than $150,000 a year. It’s an outrage, says the NDP, starving our threadbare government services of more than $200 million over the next three years. NDP leader John Horgan set the tone in his reply to Finance Minister Mike de Jong’s budget speech: “I can appreciate that the minister was celebrating with the champagne-and-caviar set, but the rest of British Columbia saw $700 million in increased fees and taxes on their backs.” Old news, de Jong replied. It was a two-year surtax on high-income earners to help get B.C. out of its post-recession red ink, and it expired as it was legislated to do. This political theatre doesn’t help people understand what’s actually going on. First, a lot of that red ink was B.C.
income tax from Liberal blood $18,000 to $19,000. from dismantling the harmoThose with the nized sales tax lowest incomes are and repaying relieved not only of Ottawa for that income tax but also failed experimedical premiums, ment. which continue to Second, march up by another four per cent, this temporary Tom Fletcher and are mostly paid tax on the rich by employers. was a political strategy by As with the fedde Jong and eral election set Premier Christy for this fall, we will Clark, limping into an elec- hear a lot about the burden on tion most expected them to the vaguely defined “middle lose. De Jong’s debut budget in class.” In B.C. they have to dig February 2013 also accelerated deeper for car insurance, hydro, a small increase in corporate ferry rides and post-secondary income tax, stealing two popu- tuition, while those top-hatted list planks from Adrian Dix’s champagne-sippers party on NDP platform. with their tax holiday? Ending the surtax not only Well, not exactly. Here’s an kept a promise, it kept B.C. assessment from Philip Cross, competitive with Alberta on research co-ordinator at the personal income taxes. High Macdonald-Laurier Institute wage earners and many of their and former chief economic businesses are more mobile analyst at Statistics Canada. every year, which is why this Just after the 2013 B.C. elecyear’s budget also extended tax tion, Cross noted that Canada, breaks for high-tech and digital its provinces, Europe and the United States have all been media companies. Another tweak in de Jong’s adjusting their tax systems to budget was to increase the increase the load on wealthier low-income cutoff for personal people and ease it from the
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Diagnostic centre changes failing Letter to the Editor: I am writing in regard to the Keremeos Diagnostic Centre. I would like to know exactly how much thought went into the new “system”. In the not too distant past, if I required to see a Doctor I called the Centre and made an appointment for when it was convenient for both the Doctor and my self. How easy was that? Now if I need an appointment or only a prescription filled, I must drive to the Centre find out when my Doctor will be there, make an appointment, return home and return to the Centre at a later time. Now lets suppose I don’t drive. Therefore I must recruit a driver to take me to the Centre, make my appointment, be driven back home, in the mean time making arrangements for my driver to be available at a later date. Is there a free taxi service that I am not aware of and is the Centre going to be responsible for the cost? Keep in mind that even when I have an appointment I will still face a waiting time of at least half an hour or up to one and a half hours. Did the person or persons who thought up the new system forget that my time is also valuable? I don’t go to the Centre for amusement. If I didn’t have a genuine concern Submitted photo for my health I would not be going there. Emma Roberts, a Similkameen Elementary Secondary School graduate is currently travelling Europe and Respectfully, Marie Farren
Seniors suffering from changes at health centre
Letter to the Editor: I am writing this letter of complaint about our present medical system at the Keremeos Health Centre. The way it is now: I drive five miles to town to find out if my doctor is in - if he/she is not, five miles back home. On the day my doctor is in I come five miles to make an appointment at 3 p.m. (can’t get in sooner) so five miles back home. Then at 3 p.m. five miles to doctor for one problem (but have three or four) then five miles home. Hence, after 30 miles of driving (while I am sick) who’s buying this gas? Seniors cannot afford this. No, no, no, no, no, no. The appointment system we were on before this farce came into being was just fine – in fact just great – get in while you’re sick – not when you are better. The lab system is not much better – again more trips into town. I’m sure that whoever dreamed up this system needs to think about the patients inconvenience and expense – we do have lives before and after medical appointments. Please consider very seriously about returning to the last system. It wasn’t broke so why try to fix it? Hoping things improve very shortly.
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Tax increase hits business community hardest, charges downtown business owner I became aware of an article in the local paper where the village was commenting about the job of replacing the bulbs in the downtown, so called decorative street lights with LED bulbs, as well as doing some energy use upgrades to offset the rising cost of electric rates. However, that is not sufficient. They say that an increase in taxes is the only way to approach the expense. That increase goes directly to the few businesses we have, and those businesses have very few options to increase revenue without having a direct hit to their business. If only the council had a taste of the real world or at least of that of the business world in Keremeos. If they did they might consider taking a sharp pencil out and help by cutting costs in their dream world.
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The BC Fruit Growers Association was also quick to reiterate its position on the genetically engineered apple. “We regret that the US is approving the Arctic Granny Smith and Arctic Golden Delicious. The apple is considered a pure, unadulterated product, similar to milk. In a 2012 national survey of consumers, 71% said they agreed that there should be cat-
egories of food that should not be genetically engineered. Our members would like the apple market to remain free of GM apples,” said Fred Steele, president of BCFGA in a press release. At this time only two varieties of Arctic apple are approved in the US at this time the Granny Smith and Golden Delicious. “If consumers want to be perfectly assured that they are not eating a GMO apple, then avoid purchase of US Granny
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Enjoy your children like a box of chocolates To misquote a favorite line from the movies: Children are like a box of chocolates. You never know what you are going to get. I feel this deeply. The DeMeers have committed parenthood four times. There are people who find that excessive. A new acquaintance can say: “you have FOUR children?” with exactly the same tone she might use to exclaim: “you have FOUR convictions for impaired driving?” It’s a constant wonder, how children who share DNA and are raised in the same home by the same people can be so different from one another and so utterly different from their parents. Birth order answers for a lot. It’s natural to over-parent a first child, celebrate every milestone like it was the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Subsequent children never receive quite the same amount of attention. The DeMeers are fortunate that the kids resembled each other so much as toddlers it is no problem now to grab one of the thousands of print photographs of the firstborn and pass it off to make it look like
I had time to take pictures of everyone else. Honey, this is you at the lake. This is when we went to Canada’s Wonderland. Look at how cute you were on Santa’s knee. There are four children but only one baby book and it’s our little secret. On the bright side, in a large family there can be less pressure on children to be “perfect” and less temptation to define what perfect might even look like. For example I never expected to have a child who loved playing with Barbies, dressing hair and wearing make up. The DeMeer boys would want me to clarify that in this case I am referring to their sister, but so what if I wasn’t? The family is getting ready for church. It doesn’t matter if the children are wearing boy’s underwear or girl’s underwear. If everyone is wearing underwear the morning is an unqualified success. I never expected to raise a child who juggles. I didn’t expect to have a child who struggled with academics. I
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fashion designer and his favorite television show is Say Yes to the Dress. What I love about the fire chief is he never puts those differences on the table as a challenge to anyone. He is just genuinely proud of, and in awe of, both his kids. The world doesn’t need more tolerance. It needs more unconditional love. Screenwriter Graham Moore stole the Oscars this week with his acceptance speech. When I was 16 years old, I tried to kill myself because I felt weird and I felt different, and I felt like I did not belong. And now I’m standing here...and so I would like this moment to be for this kid out there who feels like she’s weird or she’s different or she doesn’t fit in anywhere. Yes, you do. I promise you do. Stay weird, stay different and then, when it’s your turn, and you are standing on this stage, please pass the same message to the next person who comes along.” Happy Pink Shirt Day Keremeos..
Sure fire good time at K-CSA fundraiser Review Staff For some it’s harder to get a ticket than to get a tag for big game in restricted areas. Organizers are preparing for the 36th annual Keremeos-Cawston Sportsmen Association fundraising event. “It’s our major fundraiser for the year. It’s also our awards banquet. We give out big game trophies for largest animal, sportsmen of the year, president’s award, junior sportsmen of the year, that kind of thing,” Kathaleen Gibbs, vice-president of K-CSA said. Although tickets are sold out to the event held March 7 at the K-CSA hall sometimes late ones do become available.
“The banquet is a lot of fun,” Gibbs said. “The food is very good.” Money raised through the banquet goes towards running the association and its different programs. Although there are many adult programs the club focusses on including youth whenever possible. “We incorporate the kids as much as possible. There are very few things they can’t be a part of,” she said. The K-CSA offers its membership a range facility both indoor and outdoor. The group is involved in bighorn sheep and mountain goat counts, bighorn sheep supplemental feeding pro-
grams, 3-D archery shoots, wilderness watch. The K-CSA is involved in various fish habitat enhancement projects and offer fly tying weekly for all skill levels. Each year volunteers take an archery program to Similkameen Elementary Secondary School. “It’s a lot of fun the kids really look forward to it. We teach longbow,” she said. Currently the association has about 270 members and meets the last Thursday of the month. For more information about the association or its programs visit k-csa.com.
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This week at the RDOS table Dr. Anna Warwick Sears, the Executive Director of the Okanagan Basin Water Board, was invited to speak to our Environment and Infrastructure Services Committee meeting. Dr. Sears addressed what the OBWB does and answered questions about ongoing projects. She indicated that not enough money is being spent on the prevention of the Quagga muscles from entering into our B.C. lake systems as compared to other Provinces or States. When asked how the milfoil cleanup was progressing, she said that it was running at capacity and that the only way to increase it was to purchase more machines and have more manpower all of which costs much more money. During the Planning and Development Services Committee meeting, Ms. Bryn White, manager of the South Okanagan Similkameen Conservation Program came to discuss a proposed Regional Conservation Bylaw. The RDOS Board then passed a motion to add $55,000 to the General Government 2015 Budget to process the direction to investigate the development of a conservation fund. This money will go towards finding out the public opinion and undertake public engagement on a referendum for a Conservation Fund concept. During the Protective Services Committee meeting, it was agreed to spend $250 annually for liability insurance with the Regional District Central Okanagan as partners with the E-Comm 911 contract. A motion was also passed to adapt the “British Columbia Major Planned Events Guidelines”. The goal is to promote safe, successful major planned events throughout B.C. At the Regular Board Meeting under Community W ATM NO LE! B A L I A AV
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Services, the Kaleden Lake Hill Road Pedestrian Corridor project was awarded to Grizzly Excavation Ltd. Also a letter of support was passed for the Three Blind Mice Trails for the Penticton and Area Cycling Association to operate a mountain bike trail network. Under Finance, an Amendment Bylaw No. 2675.01 2015, was passed for Area ‘G’ from their Community Gas Tax Reserve Fund regarding waterline repairs. For our Area ‘B’ we passed Bylaw 2688, Area ‘B’ Community Works Gas Tax Expenditure-Fairview Heights Irrigation District Well Installation. The total project costs for the well installation is estimated at $250,000. The Fairview Irrigation District is anticipating borrowing to fund half of the project costs and requesting up to $125,000 of the Community Works Gas Tax funding to support half of the total project costs. Our Area ‘B’ Community Works Gas Tax reserve fund had a balance of $311,00 at Dec. 31, 2014. The RDOS Board re-appointed Jodie Carter, Peggy Boucher, Marnie Todd, Charlene Cowling and Marie Marven to the Similkameen Parks and Recreation Commission. A recommendation was also passed to send a resolution forward to SILGA, Southern Interior Local Government Association, regarding the B.C. government to review the two tier billing system for electricity. Mayor Bauer, Director Christensen and I are working on adding a half day opening of the Keremeos Landfill site on a Wednesday. This would add another $8,000 to our budget to be split up by the three areas. The proposal is to do this for a six month period hopefully starting April 1st. If you have any questions or concerns please phone me at 250-499-0376 or email at gbush@rdos.bc.ca.
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OATS! TO EAT OR NOT TO EAT? CAN OATS BE A SAFE PART OF A GLUTEN FREE DIET? PART I By Cathy Lauer Are oats gulten-free That is the question plaguing many celiacs and those with gluten intolerance. For those newly diagnosed it is a question that they get mixed answers about and adds to the confusion they already feel. It is also a question that our editor has been asked often at events she attends and is unsure of the proper answer to give people. Armed with Health Canada and the Canadian Celiac Association’s position on oats this will hopefully help you to make an informed decision for yourself. The following are excerpts from the Canadian Celiac Associations position on oats in the gluten free diet followed by Health Canada’s position on the topic. “The safety of oats in individuals with celiac disease has been extensively investigated. Clinical evidence confirms that consumption of pure, uncontaminated oats is safe in the amount of 50 to 70 grams per day (1/2 – 3/4 cup dry rolled oats) by adults and 20 to 25 grams per day (1/4 cup dry rolled oats) by children with celiac disease. Studies looking at the consumption of oats over five years have confirmed their safety. However, the studies looking at safety of oats in celiac disease have involved a small number of subjects, the oats used were pure, free of gluten contamination and the amount allowed per day was also limited. In Canada, pure and uncontaminated* oats are now being produced. Individuals with celiac disease who wish to add oats or oat products to their diet must ensure that the oats they are eating are free from gluten contamination. A small number of individuals with celiac disease may not tolerate even pure, uncontaminated oats. To ensure that persons with celiac disease are not intolerant to pure and uncontaminated oats, proper clinical follow up with the physician is advised when introducing oats to a gluten-free diet.” “Historically, the safety of oats in a gluten-free diet has been an issue of debate. Based on an extensive review of the scientific literature, Health Canada has concluded that the majority of people with CD can tolerate moderate amounts of pure oats, uncontaminated with other cereal grains such as wheat, barley and rye. The literature also suggests that pure oats can be beneficial to those individuals with CD who tolerate it, and its palatability may help to increase compliance with a gluten-free diet. Pure oats are an important source of proteins and carbohydrates, especially fibre, and would permit a wider choice of foods for celiac individuals when selecting foods within the grains and cereals category.” As you can see, in spite of all the research that has been done, there is not a 100% guarantee that you will be able to eat pure oats. If you have a naturopath you may want to get a Vega test done to determine if you are also sensitive to pure oats. This may help you to decide for yourself if you want to eat it or not. 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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A 12 www.keremeosreview.com Thursday, February 26, 2015 The Review NEWS
Chamber Week 2015
LOCATIONS WEST REALTY
#638 - 7th Ave., Keremeos
Keremeos’ only Realtors born & raised in the area! “NEW LISTING”
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11-1514 HWY 3A, OLALLA $89,000 *this is the kind of home that you like to have people over! * beautiful, functional, elegant living - indoor & out - private & quiet! MLS® 10-2640 2ND ST., OLALLA $74,900 *2 bdrm, 1238 sqft home in quiet park. * all re-done! Decks, kitchen, flooring, A/C, siding, shed and more! MLS®
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2640 10TH STREET, OLALLA $97,000 *small 2 bed, 2 bath home on its own land! Lots of updates, very well kept, move-in ready * garden shed very affordable living! MLS®
1018 SPARKES DR., KEREMEOS $239,000
* 2 bdrm w/drivearound parking, detached workshop & carport! * On demand hot water, fas f/p, easy to show w/appt.! MLS®
2-31 HWY 3A, KEREMEOS $25,000
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* almost 1,000 sq foot 2 bedroom home in quiet park. * nice yard, close to amenities, lots of storage! MLS®
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Similkameen Country held an open house Friday to celebrate Chamber of Commerce Week. About 30 members dropped into the Info and Visitors Centre to catchup and eat cake. Left to right, Julie Ellison, Sherry Philpott-Adhikary, Mitchell Winlaw, Emmy Woroby, Garry Elliott, Joan Bauman and Janice Uebelhardt.
1011 HWY 3A, KEREMEOS $279,000 * 3 bed, 2 bath, 2,055 sqft home w/stunning creek views! * updates to flooring, bathroom, outdoor space & more, worth a look! MLS®
7 - 622 KEREMEOS BYPASS ROAD, KEREMEOS $109,000 * 2 bed + den, 2 bath in Acatia Court, workshop & storage, nice yard * bonus room off cov. porch MLS® 1-1514 HWY 3A, OLALLA $72,000 *1,170 sq foot 3 bedroom home w/many upgrades, & lots of room in quiet park! * Lg. corner lot is fully fenced, workshop, nice decks, easy to show! MLS®
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Smiles and laughter filled the Info and Visitors Centre during Similkameen Country’s recent open house in recognition of Chamber of Week. Left to right, Julie Ellison, Sandi Nolan, and Colleen Christensen.
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COMMUNITY MAKES YOU. YOU MAKE YOUR COMMUNITY. In 2014, the K Mountain Music Invitational Society established a fund with the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen. The Music Under the K Fund awards students from Similkameen secondary School with a bursary to help in furthering their education in music and art. The first bursary will be awarded this year to a deserving student. For more information please visit www.cfso.net
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Good times was had by all during at the Similkameen Country open house held last Friday to honour Chamber of Commerce week. Left to right, Desirae Boyd, Matthew Winlaw, and Chris Mathieson.
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