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‘From orchard to glass’ Tara Bowie Review Staff
The secret is in the apples. Kaylan Madeira of Twisted Hills craft cider in Cawston said the success of the young company boils down to the quality of apples it uses. “We actually use certified organic cider apples. We planted the apples five to seven years ago. We hand pick the apples of the tree. It’s premium fruit, really,” she said. Madeira is the cider maker for Twisted Hills while better half Jo Schneider runs the orchard. Twisted Hills was previously known as Fairview Cider but because of copyright law had to change it’s name last year. The company, which has been in operation for a total of two years, recently earned
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Twisted Hills craft cider earned best in class for cider at the Fest of Ale
top honours for cider at Penticton’s Fest of Ale event. The Kinston’s Twist cider was named the best in class after being judged by several experts in the field. “This is the first time we’ve ever been judged. It’s nice to know where we fall. To see where we compare to other ciders. We’re thrilled about it,” she said. Madeira is extremely busy with two other jobs in addition to cider making. She works as a nurse and at Valley First. The couple decided to enter cider making after selling their apples to a cider maker on the island for several years. “We really got inspired. We decided we wanted to do it and took a course a few years ago,” she said. At first Madeira and Schneider just let friends and family sample the cider but after receiving rave reviews they decided to venture into making it for sale to the general public. Currently they make five unique ciders. The first year Twisted Hills produced 4,500 litres of cider. This past year 7,900 litres was made and the goal is to continue to grow the business over the years. “One of the things people should know is that we are truly overseeing the product start to finish. We are involved in every process. From orchard to glass,” she said.
For those looking to buy the award winning cider details of area stores that sell Twisted Hills products are available on the website www.twistedhills.ca. The tasting room at the orchard located on Ritchie Drive in Cawston will be open starting the May long weekend from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The other winners from Fest of Ale are: Best of Show: Smoke and Mirrors - Coal Harbour Brewing; Vancouver, BC Best in Class: Lager/Pilsner: 1516 Bavarian Lager Okanagan Spring Brewery; Vernon, BC Pale Ale: Coast Trail Pale Ale - Canuck Empire Brewing; Aldergrove, BC IPA: Double IPA - Powell Street Craft Brewery; Vancouver, BC Hefeweizen: Hey Day Hefeweizen Granville Island Brewing; Vancouver, BC Ales: Rum Runner - Persephone Brewing Company; Gibsons, BC Stout/Porter: Smoke and Mirrors - Coal Harbour Brewing; Vancouver, BC Belgian: White Bark Witbier - Driftwood Brewery; Victoria, BC Fruit Beer: Berried Alive - Longwood Brewery; Nanaimo, BC Other: Super G - Longwood Brewery; Nanaimo, BC
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Twisted Hills craft cider in Cawston earned best in class for cider at the Fest of Ale in Penticton last weekend. Owner/cider maker Kaylan Madeira receives her award. The competition was judged by a variety of experts in the industry.
Sponsor hits home run with new jerseys Review Staff
Registration is way up for baseball and soccer in the Similkameen Minor Sports Association. Between baseball and soccer 107 children aged three to 10 have signed up to play sports in Keremeos this year. “It’s definitely up from last year,” Chantal Winser, administrator for the sports association said. “I think we had about 90 kids last year. It’s so great to keep kids in the community to play sports locally.” Seeing a need in the community for sporting activities for the three to four-year-old children the association added a preschool soccer program.
“There’s not much here for the younger kids in the community sports wise. We don’t want them to have to go to Penticton to play sports. We want to keep it in the community. It’s going to be pretty cute,” she said. Registration this year is $65 for one sport and $100 to play both. Soccer takes place on Monday nights at the Similkameen Elementary Secondary School. Baseball players take the field in Kobau Park in Cawston on Thursdays. The season lasts 10 weeks. Organizers hope to also hold a few jamborees on Saturdays over the season. This year because of a gener-
ous donation jerseys and hats were bought for all players. The Organic Ambrosia Apple Growers of the New Varieties Development Council donated $3,000. Jerseys were bought for all soccer players and jerseys and hats were bought for all baseball players. KGI Industries also made a substantial donation so water bottles and sunglasses were bought for all players as well. The association also received donations from the Royal Canadian Legion in Keremeos and Bandit Laser and CNC. “We’re so grateful and the kids and parents are very grateful for everyone’s generosity,” she said.
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Alain Peron, left, from Organic Ambrosia Apple Growers of the New Varieties Development Council hands Mishak Potash and Chantal Winser a $3,000 sponsorship check. The money was used to buy jerseys for the soccer teams and jerseys and hats for the baseball teams. Players modelled the new jerseys.
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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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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 WEDNESDAY: Keremeos Search & Rescue meetings, 7 pm, little brown building behind the Village Office. 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. THURSDAY: Learning about Stroke by the SOSBI. FREE Starting April 24th. Call 250-490-0613 for more information. 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 10:00 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 6:30 am - 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. EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY: Exercise at 9:00 am.
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Council revved up for car charging station Tara Bowie Review Staff
The village and BC hydro is charging ahead with an electric car charging station. BC Hydro received funding from the province and federal governments to install 30 direct current fast charger stations for electric vehicles throughout the province of BC. The station in Keremeos will be leased to the village and located just outside the village office on 4th Street south of Highway 3. BC Hydro will cover installation costs estimated at $40,000. The village will be responsible for the charging station’s yearly maintenance costs of about $1,500. The village can set a fixed user fee to recover some of its costs as the charging station becomes more
popular. “They are filling in the gap along Hwy. 3. Princeton already has one that they funded themselves. We are one of the last ones to get one. This is very fortunate for us,” Mayor Manfred Bauer said during the April council meeting. The lease offered by BC Hydro requires a five-year commitment with a financial opt-out at two years. The lease proceeds on a monthto-month basis after the five-year term. BC Hydro has entered into an agreement with Fortis to supply the station. Although BC Hydro and the village had talks about several different locations BC Hydro picked the site outside the village office. “It’s their money so I guess they get to pick the site,” CAO Laurie Taylor said during the meet-
ing in response to a question about the location from councillor Arlene Arlow. The $1,500 cost per year to the village includes utility charges, station network fee and general maintenance. The village could charge .35 cents/kWh with a minimum of $2 per session to cover the electricity costs. Most electric vehicles can charge to about 80 per cent in 20 to 30 minutes. Users of the service will pay through a pre-registered account with Greenlots. Greenlots Sky Network offers a flexible station management platform and will provide support for the electric vehicle community. Council directed staff to formalize a lease agreement with File art BC Hydro to construct the station. Keremeos is entering into an agreement with BC Hydro to put in a It’s unknown at this time how long charging station. This graphic is similar to what the Keremeos station the station will take to complete. will look like.
The parks bylaw does not allow for anyone to camp or erect temporary structures on lands named in the bylaw. The bylaw also prohibits anyone from living in a motorhome, any other vehicle or even a cardboard box. Anyone erecting a structure of any kind will have it removed and be responsible for the expense associated with its removal. To help with enforcing the bylaw council voted to increase the budget of bylaw enforcement by about $4,000 this year. RCMP have told staff during talks that they will not be first responders on bylaw infractions
but will be available if backup is needed. Councillor Arlene Arlow did ask if the License of Occupation could be renewed. CAO Laurie Taylor made a quip that none of the councillors would probably be alive in 2030 but stated it could probably be renewed. The Licence of Occupation was negotiated with BC Transportation Financing Authority as the trail File art through the village is part of the Regional District Okanagan- The village hopes having a License of Occupation agreement for the Similkameen system. Staff started trail through the village. the process in July 2014. The agreement is for a 15-year period at a cost of $10.
Village one-step closer to stamping out transient issue Review Staff
Not a tent, not a motorhome, a trailer or even a cardboard box will be allowed on the village’s trail. The village is one step closer to stamping out nuisances caused by transients within village limits. After months of working on the issue, village staff has completed negotiations and the trail is now under a Licence of Occupation. The move means that the village’s Parks Bylaw is now effect on the trail system running through the village. “Hopefully this will eliminate some of the problems we had last year,” CAO Laurie Taylor said.
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Important Notice to Resource Road Users
A province wide, safety-oriented project is underway to standardize twoway radio communications on forest service roads and some resource roads. This project includes standardized signage, new dedicated resource road radio channels and standardized call procedures. The Okanagan Shuswap Forest District, along with other districts in the Southern and Northern Interior, will be implementing new resource road radio channels commencing on May 4, 2015. Districts on the Coast and in the Cariboo have already transitioned or are currently transitioning. Forest industry workers and other road users using mobile radios must have their radios reprogrammed to incorporate the new resource road channels. It is recommended that road users retain current radio frequencies until they are sure they are no longer required. New signs posted on local resource roads indicate which radio channel to use and the calling interval, with drivers required to indicate their direction of travel and their vehicle type. Drivers using mobile radios must call according to the posted channels and call protocols. All road users are reminded that forest service roads are not radiocontrolled, but radio-assisted. All users should drive safely and according to road and weather conditions. It is strongly recommended that all resource road users exercise additional caution during this transition period. Local resource road safety committees have worked together to implement these changes. More information (including radio communications protocols, radio channels, maps and standardized signs) is available online at: www.for.gov.bc.ca/hth/engineering/Road_Radio_Project.htm If you have questions about this project, please contact the Okanagan Shuswap Forest District Office (Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations) at (250) 558-1700, the website above, or Industry Canada at 1 800 667-3780.
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The valley could use some of that senate spending Art Martens livingsignificantl.ca
I was listening to a CBC broadcast once again reciting the litany of charges against suspended Senator Mike Duffy. Living in the serenity of the Similkameen Valley, I was tempted to think this court case in Ottawa is too far removed to impact me or my neighbours. Surely we are insulated against the alleged predations of Mr. Duffy. Then I recalled Bruce Hutchison’s words in The Unfinished Country, “Like most capitals,” Hutchison contends, “Ottawa is a parasite, a kept woman, feeding on taxpayers from coast to coast.” It’s not what I want to hear about those who govern us. I would much prefer to think well of them. Maybe that is at the root of the problem. We assume our affairs are being tended to with integrity. This assumption lulls us into a state of complacency. The result is we don’t pay attention. There have always been individuals prepared to take advantage of citizen apathy. The Pacific Railway Scandal during the tenure of our first PM, John A. McDonald, is an early Canadian example. More recently Vanessa Redgrave, former Premier of Alberta, became embroiled in a highly publicized case of misuse of public funds. Highly placed executives in the Portland Hotel Society lived lavishly on donated funds. Examples abound at every level of government and society. Mr. Duffy’s attorney, Donald Bayne, has offered the explanation that “the rules about Senate expenses are unclear.” It is apparently Duffy’s view, and that of at least some Senators, when rules are
unclear it’s permissible to be reckless with our tax dollars. Although it would be unfair to believe all Senators have interpreted the rules too loosely, they have not chosen to rectify this situation that allows some members to live like High Rollers on the public purse. If they don’t understand that vague rules will lead to overspending on the part of some Senators, do they have the wisdom and integrity to represent us adequately? I’d leave this alone if there were sufficient funds for a decent medical facility in our valley. If streets in disrepair in Hedley were redone with real blacktop. If we saw a police cruiser in town more than occasionally. If the aging infrastructures of towns and cities were being properly maintained. If disabled individuals and frail seniors received more services in their homes or in care facilities. If there were effective programs to support families with special needs children and youth. The sense of entitlement has never been dealt with because Senators from all parties have become comfortable with rules that permit virtually any interpretation. It’s a system that will always remain in place unless we become sufficiently irritated to shake off our lethargy and firmly instruct political leaders to remove the lavish “public trough”. Like many of my neighbours in this valley, I value the distance from our provincial and national capitals. I understand, however, that this distance does not impair the ability of the greedy ones in those capitals to be free wheeling with our tax dollars. I know also that I should not expect that the current revelations of shoddy practises will shame the Senate into enacting substantive change.
Writing letters is a good step towards creating change.
The beneficiaries of our largess are not likely to do it willingly, or on their own initiative. The impetus will need to come from us, the citizens of this nation. I have immense respect for those who write or call their elected representatives. Also for individuals who pen letters to editors of newspapers. Although it requires patience and perseverance, governments sometimes will change policies and actions due to significant public outrage and pushback. Donald Bayne has asserted the Senate permits its rules to be interpreted in virtually
There are many ways to amuse yourself in a cemetery
Across the street from the DeMeer’s For example Malcolm McIntyre, died Dec. 10, 1901, aged 61 years former home in Burford, Ontario there and 24 days. It’s like a reminder of is an old cemetery. the importance of appreciating every Mr. DeMeer has been known to single rotation of the planet. remark, unkindly, that the permanent Reading names is interesting, too. residents of that property were the only In my cemetery - NOT completeneighbours I never managed to pick a ly comfortable with they way that fight with in nearly 30 years of marriage sounds, - there was a boy who died I never counted the gravestones, but in 1879 with the Christian names there are probably more people resting ANDREA DEMEER Service Alonzo. Nearly 130 years in the ground than are actually living in old dog later, I’ve never heard a name so that tiny tobacco farming community. new tricks unique and pleasing. Service died It is a morose observation, but walking when he was three. around the neighbourhood graveyard The babies’ graves were among the saddest and rather puts one in that mood. Walk around it we did. The graveyard offered a most compelling. So many children, felled by disshort cut to the town’s only grocery store, as well as eases we can cure in 2015, or infants who didn’t surthe local liquor store. On a weekend the DeMeers vive birth. Empathy is not diminished by 100 years. Not all the tributes in our old village cemetery could wear a path. During one trip to purchase cat food my middle were tender. In fact, many of them set my teeth on son paused to survey the rows and rows of monu- edge, and forced my fingernails into the palms of ments. “Mommy,” his eyes grew wide. “Do all these my hands. stones mark the places where people actually died?” These were for men of course, remembered boldHe was too young to understand funeral customs. ly, like their tombstones were marquees and the size However I explained that if that many people mys- of lettering mattered. Wives were frequently only teriously or even coincidentally dropped dead in the called by first name, and more often acknowledged half-acre or so comprising the town cemetery we in smaller engraving. would make a habit of taking the long way to the Women were not stars of the show, not even of grocery store. On another trip, we stopped at a monument their own after lives. They were part of the chorus, marked 1905. Smooth and blood red, the writing also-rans. was etched deep and completely readable. The I discoursed on this subject at a cocktail party youngest child ran his hands along the cool stone. “This looks brand new,” he commented, while not- one evening, spluttering indignantly as I worked up ing the date. “People,” he declared, “ought to be to my theme. Men’s names always came first, even made of marble. They would last much longer.” when they died second. I applauded those women There are lots of ways to amuse oneself in an who outlived their husbands. old cemetery. I like the stones from the turn of the century best. Mr. DeMeer was not impressed. “I CANNOT At that time it was the fashion to record a per- believe it! You’ve finally found a way to fight with son’s age in years, but also the months and days. dead people!”
any way a Senator chooses. His client should therefore not be punished for his extravagant interpretation of the vague rules. If we disagree, or at least feel strongly the rules need to be tightened, this is an opportune time to make our views known on this matter. Complaining to a neighbour over the fence won’t be effective. A brief note to our local political representatives and to leaders of the major parties could make a difference. Change comes when enough individuals act.
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Keremeos Irrigation District To Owners & Occupiers of Land within the Boundaries of the Keremeos Irrigation District: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE ELECTORS of the Keremeos Irrigation District will be held at the Victory Hall located at 427 - 7th Ave., Keremeos, B.C. on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: 1. To receive from the Trustees a report on District operations, and a financial statement for the year ending December 24, 2014. 2. To receive the Auditor’s report to ratepayers; 3. To ELECT ONE TRUSTEE for a term of THREE YEARS. 4. To discuss with the Trustees any matter relating to the works and finances of the District; 5. To fix remuneration of the Trustees for the ensuing year; 6. To consider and handle any other business which may be properly brought before the meeting. Nomination papers for the position of Trustee can be picked up at the District Office located at 712-6th Avenue. Nomination papers for the position of Trustee must be received at the District Office by NOON, Friday, April 24th, 2015. Dated at Keremeos, BC Roger Mayer This 8th, day of April, 2015. Board Chairman
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Volunteers put hop in Easter Fun Day activities To the Editor: Our Annual Easter Fun Day from 10:30am -1:00pm Easter Sunday was once again such a pleasure. We love to see the community get together and have some old fashioned fun for the whole family. Without all our volunteers we could not put this event on. Our registration desk was cheerfully managed by Rayanna Kirton and Linda Gagnon this year. Our Bunny Golf volunteers Evan Reichl and Trevor Walta kept the children busy, Volunteer Ambassador Téa Hartfield face painted some originals this year, Arlene Arlow showed the children how to really blow some awesome bubbles, playing a round of Rabbit Ring Toss was volunteered by Travis Walta, the Volunteer Easter Bunny was my
sister Cathy Whelpton, and hiding those special egg’s in Nana’s Maze that had your child’s name on it was done by Leah Reigling. The live bunnies and baby chickens were brought over by Wendy Tome and Ashley, Kevin and Roselynne Van Der Torre. Once again an absolute hit with the children and I could here many mothers saying “Yes it would be nice to have a bunny at home but we just can’t, just enjoy them today” The children couldn’t get enough of playing with these bunnies and baby chicks. Some of the children even brought a bunny or chick over to get their pictures taken with the Don and Anna Easter Bunny. The aroma of the Beaver Leaders Preston, Amber Sturgeon, Josee-Anne Rouleau, and Tom and Shirley Haker barbequing
those delicious Hot Dogs, and Hamburgers made it feel like a large family gathering. Our Annual Easter Fun Day event that we have been doing for over 25 years continues to be free of charge thanks to all our volunteers, and our co-sponsors such as Valu-Plus for the candy donation, Pharmasave for developing those free pictures, and the Review, and South Okanagan Country Radio for the free advertising. I would like to thank all the families that brought their children out to enjoy the morning with us. We truly enjoy seeing all of you every Easter. Don and Anna Bartlett Keremeos
Smart time to opt out of Fortis metres Letter to the Editor: For customers wanting to opt out of having the wireless function of the installed Smart Meter not turned on, the cost is a one time only fee of $60. You must apply now to Fortis as the cost will increase to $88 after installation begins in this area in May. There is an additional cost of $9 a month for a meter reader to read your inactive Smart
Meter. Customers wishing to opt out of the Smart Meter program should phone or email Fortis to register. The contact information to do this is on your Fortis billing statement. This is for Fortis customers who are concerned about having too much wireless in their homes and their concern for the health of their families. Fortis and other utilities have had no
independent studies done to prove that high levels of wireless radiating energy is safe for the human brain and body. Independent radiation experts think otherwise and other utility companies such as SaskPower have promised an 18-month moratorium until adequate research had been done.
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Keremeos Mayor Manfred Bauer and Ed Staples pose for a picture during the launch of the Similkameen Valley Tourist Guide in Princeton last week. The guide is a joint venture between the Similkameen Valley Planning Society, Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association and Black Press.
Community Foundation tickets available Letter to the Editor: On Saturday April 18th a Second Annual Community Dinner Fundraiser happens at The Branding Iron Restaurant in Keremeos. A meal, light entertainment and a Silent Auction makes the evening a great time rubbing shoulders with new neighbors and old. The local Similkameen Committee of the Community Foundation of South Okanagan and Similkameen raises funds to support local projects like Keremeos Skating Rink improvements and upgrades at The Cawston Community Hall. To help the April 18th Silent Auction businesses or individuals with
an item or a service to contribute can contact the local committee at 4995417. The committee can pick up the item and a tax creditable receipt can be issued to the contributor. Any non-profit community service organization can apply to draw money from the community fund. The community will find out more about the foundation and it’s supporters by coming out to the April 18th Dinner at The Branding Iron. Tickets are $25 and are available at Similkameen Agencies, The Cawston Marketplace and at The Branding Iron Restaurant. Dave Cursons Community Foundation member
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National Park poll pleases some Letter to the Editor: I was very pleased to see McAllister Opinion Poll of 2015 now shows support for the province to talk to National Parks. I was very surprised to hear Greg Norton speaking on Global TV and being very negative about the proposed National Park in the South Okanagan, particularly in view of the fact that he is the newly appointed Commissioner of the ALC (Agriculture Land Commission). I understand that
they are a neutral body and should therefore remain neutral about the park. Having taken part for many years in the LRMP (Land Resource Management Plan) we should point out that we were restricted by the province to the present Provincial Park areas in the South Okanagan. We can all see that there is virtually no oversight of these areas from the Provincial Park staff due to lack of funds and support.
We can clearly see from the Opinion Poll that there is a lot of support for a National Park in the area. Even 2/3 of the ATV people say they are in favour and less than 1/4 of them are opposed. Let’s have some democracy on this subject before we lose this unique area which we should be maintaining so we can pass it on to future generations in as good or better condition. Harry Nielsen Penticton
K-View Krew earn top bowling honours Bowlers rocked the lanes one more time during the week April 6 to 9. On Alley Oops Monday night Helen Witter bowled an impressive 221 in ladies action while in mens Wayne Ritchie bowled 248, Norm Boucher, 215, and Harold Desjardins, 203. In the Goldenagers league on Wednesday mornings Ruby Cavenaile bowled a 230. In Thursday morning Swingers league action Evelyn Pettigrew
bowled a 205 while Wayne Ritchie bowled 218, 209 – 609. The bowler of the week was Wayne Ritchie. The league champs in Monday evening’s Alley Oops were named recently. The K-View Krew of Bundie Page, Lester Pruden, Peggy Boucher, Norm Boucher and Elaine Ritchie earned top honours. Racking up good scores between March 30 to early
April was Claire Carleton, 223, Madeleine Pruden 201, Peggy Boucher, 201, Jack Popovich 240, 258, 216 for 714, Harold Desjardins, 218. In the Wednesday Morning Goldenagers Ruby Cavenaile bolwed 215, Bruce Crossman, 223, and Lester Pruden 214. In the Thursday morning Swingers Wayne Ritchie bowled, 204, Clyde Morris 206. The bowler of the week was Jack Popovich.
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Raising awareness for all victims Ron Shonk RCMP Victim Services
Springtime and The Easter Season are so positive. We’re outside more, breathing in clean fresh air, feeling warmer breezes, basking in extended daylight hours, planting seeds, seeing the colours and smelling the sweet fragrances of fruit tree blossoms, planning weddings. We are reminded of the promise of New Life. For most of us, it’s a good time. Though not for everyone. Meanness and fear, threat and violence do not take holidays, nor do they have special seasons. So while we enjoy the goodness of life, as a caring society we also need to address the badness and support its victims – those who even in springtime know dark chilling harshness. April 12-18 is Prevention of Violence Against Women Week, and April 19 to 25 is Victims of Crime Awareness Week. Prevention, Awareness, and Support are their shared themes. We are all aware enough of crime and violence and resulting suffering generally. It’s world-wide and fills our TV screens. But some of us are unaware of what is happening perhaps behind closed doors in homes on our own streets, or on the streets themselves, or on the close-by battlegrounds that should be playgrounds. Violence, all too prevalent against women, is of course not limited to them. Children too, too often. And men. People of any gender can be criminally cruel, and victims are also not gender-specific. As we become more aware, we also become responsible – that is, able to respond. Two ways we can all do this is to report and support: Report criminal behaviour, witnessed or suspected. Support those victimized, with words and actions of kindness, encouragement, and care. Here’s an awareness list of local, provincial and national resources: The Victim Justice Network will host a free webinar on pending Bill C-32 – the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights – on Wednesday April 22, at 11 a.m. PDT. Pre-register online at www.victimjusticenetwork.ca. RCMP Keremeos Detachment: 2920 Hwy 3. 250-499-5511. In an emergency call 911. RCMP Victim And Witness Services, Keremeos: Serving the
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Lower Similkameen call 250-4995405. Staffed by Program Coordinator Ron Shonk and Security-Cleared Volunteer Laurie Lion. Lower Similkameen Community Services provides Stop the Violence Women’s Counselling and Children Who Witness Abuse Counselling by appointment at their office at 310 Veterans Avenue in Keremeos. Their Family Support Program is also housed there call 250-499-2352. South Okanagan Victim Assitant Society (SOVAS) specializes in Relationship Violence and Sexual Assault/Abuse. They are a community-based program, for those who may want assistance either with or without police contact. 304 Martin Street, Penticton, 250-493-0800. South Okanagan Women in Need Society (SOWINS) provides counseling and support as well as the safety of their Transition House in Penticton and other Safe Homes in the South Okanagan and Similkameen. 246 Martin Street, Penticton 250-4934366. Transition House direct Line: 250-493-7233. Victim Link provides confidential multilingual and TTY-accessible support and information at 1-800-563-0808, 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week.
Landfill fees on the rise for burnt material
Some fees at the landfill are going up starting May 1. Changes affect burnt materials and metal tanks brought to the landfill. There are no changes to regular garbage rates. Most burnt materials generally come from structure fires. Some of the burnt materials may contain asbestos, lead, mercury or other hazards and must be landfilled carefully. Construction materials do not compact easily and take up a large amount of space in landfills.
Additionally, a $1 fee per propane and other fuel tanks will take effect at all landfills as of May 1st. This fee will apply to refillable and nonrefillable tanks that hold a gas under pressure. Copies of the updated fees are available online or can be requested by contacting the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen. For more information please contact the RDOS at 250-490-4129, toll free at 1-877610-3737, e-mail at info@rdos.bc.ca or online at www.rdos.bc.ca.
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Do you have too many daffodils? Or too many rhubarb shoots? Would you prefer to give your unwanted plants a good home? The South Similkameen Museum Society would appreciate donations of plants for their annual fundraiser Plant Sale May 9th. If you have perennials that are taking over your garden, the rule of thumb is: “If it blooms in the spring, transplant in the fall. If it blooms in the summer or fall, transplant in the spring.” Contact Doreen at 250-4995746 to donate your extra plants.
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Hope-Princeton highway gets $27.6 million Andrea DeMeer Keremeos Review
The provincial and federal governments will spend $27.6 million over the next 18 months to improve safety on Highway 3 between Princeton and Hope. The announcement was made last Wednesday in downtown Princeton. The Hope-Princeton Highway is one of the ten deadliest roads in British Columbia, according to an ICBC report released earlier this year. It saw 24 fatal crashes between 2004 and 2013 and is regularly featured on Discovery Channel’s Highway Thru Hell. “The realignment of Highway 3 just south of Princeton will make travel safer and more efficient for all motorists,” said Okanagan Coquihalla MP Dan Albas from Veteran’s Square Wednesday. Albas drove the highway from the lower mainland to Princeton the previous evening. “I can certainly attest that this will be a welcome improvement.” The realignment affects a 5.3 km stretch of road about 30 km west of Princeton between Sunday Creek and Sunday Summit - and will include the straightening of two sharp curves and the addition of a passing lane in each direction. The federal government has committed $10.3 million to the project from its Building
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Canada Fund, and the province is paying $17.3 million from the BC On The Move program. Work is scheduled to begin in June and should be completed by fall, 2016. When the improvements are made the highway speed will be increased to 100 km/hour from 80 km/hour. MLA Jackie Tegart said the road re-construction supports tourism and economic development. “The Hope-Princeton highway is essential to the provincial economy and these improvements will benefit resi-
dential and recreational travellers as well as commercial and resource industry drivers.” Tegart credited the Highway 3 Mayors and Chairs Coalition as the driving force behind the planned road improvements. “It’s because of that group that we are making this announcement today.” Councillor Kim Maynard, who represents Princeton on the coalition, said the group has been diligent in keeping Highway 3 on the provincial agenda and the announcement “just feels really great.” During his opening remarks
Mayor Frank Armitage recalled moving to Princeton as “a young lad, just before the paving of Hope Princeton” and said these newest improvements are a step towards “making it the second Trans Canada Highway.” Armitage said: “The improvements will undoubtedly enhance our town’s ability to attract tourists, make it safer for residents to travel west, especially in the winter, and enhance the town’s position as a significant transportation hub.”
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Chopaka Rodeo 50th anniversary roundup The Chopaka Rodeo celebrated its 50th anniversary Easter weekend. The event was well attended and drew competitors and crowds from all over the Similkameen Valley, Okanagan and north of the area. Winners of this year’s events are: Kid’s Calf Scramble - Sage Terbasket Wild Cow Milking - Team Boheca, Chris Wachtler, Janet Terbasket, Jen Louie, Morgan Kurger Junior Cow Riding, first, Laatya James; second Andaru West Saddle Bronc Riding - Clint Maier Bareback Riding - Cash Kerner Bull Riding, first, Lane Kork; second, Brady Smith; third, Levi Lawlor Pee Wee Barrel Racing, first, Alyssa Montgomery-Reid, second, Ashlyn Wade, third, Dailynn Cripps, fourth, Simone Lamberton Junior Barrel Racing, first, Paris Schneider; second, Breanna Billy; third, Kieanna James, fourth Danika Stukel Ladies Barrel Racing, first, Sarah Gerard; Taylor Schneider, Carmen Pozzobon, Angelica Sure, Odessa Gerard and Jordana Keller
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Spring means the start of road construction MLA Linda Larson Boundary-Similkameen
It seems spring has come about two weeks early so we will keep our fingers crossed that no sudden cold spells damage the incredible blossom we can see everywhere. With spring also comes road work, and as sections of Highway 97 in the South Okanagan are due for resurfacing, we can expect the usual delays and frustrations. Please obey the signs and be mindful of the safety of the crews on the road. Recently announced civil forfeiture grants (proceeds of crime) will benefit two organizations in Boundary-Similkameen. Desert Sun Counselling and Resource Centre will receive $9,000 for a specialized two-day training session for rural front-line workers in the anti-violence sector and other sectors on the impact of violence and how best to support victims seeking help. The project will also include a community presentation on violence against women. The Boundary Women’s Coalition in Grand Forks will receive $20,000 to support its programs for youth aged 13 to 18 who may be or are at risk of being sexually exploited. This project uses a multi-agency approach utilizing RCMP Victim Services, the Transition House, the Children of the Streets Society and other community agencies to address and prevent drug-facilitated sexual assaults. Congratulations to Sandra
Oldfield and the 11 wineries of the Golden Mile Bench on attaining a specific wine region designation. It has taken many years and lots of science-related work to attain the region designation. The labelling will identify to all wine fans that the wine from the Golden Mile is
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consistent in quality and excellence. It is interesting to note that from the B.C. Wine Institute Annual Report that almost 70 per cent of all red vinifera grapes are grown in the South Okanagan/Similkameen (50 per cent in Oliver alone). April is also cancer awareness and fundraising month so please be generous when a canvasser calls on you, or put your donation toward any number of events happening this month. There are always special birthdays and anniversaries throughout the year and I could never mention them all. However, I would like to
wish Kathy Jacobs a happy 103rd birthday this month. She is now a resident of Sunnybank but for many years was also a member of the Sunnybank Auxiliary and was the boss of the bake sale table at the Auxiliary Teas until she turned 100. Our communities are blessed with Tara Bowie many volunteers like Kathy. As always, I continue to focus A portion of Hwy. 3 west of Keremeos has been reduced to one-lane on issues that relate to accessibil- during the day as construction crews work to put in place a cement ity for all people with disabilities. I barrier. would like to thank Dan Bauer for his past work on Vancouver Island in developing park and trail guides that focus on areas accessible for all who have mobility issues. His new project is to develop the same for the Okanagan and to that end, he tries to visit wineries, hotels, motels and tourism destinations to find the businesses that have made the extra effort to be accessible to all. Congratulations to Liquidity, Silver Scissors uses Joico Vero Colour. which gets top marks from Dan for accessibility. I will continue to shine The only hair colour that reconstructs a light on those businesses that have with human hair protein as it colours. made it possible for everyone to enjoy what they have to offer. Finally, this is the time of year when communities recognize the volunteers that make our small towns the best places to live. The Spirit of Oliver Awards go this year to Kenzie Harrington, Yvonne Moore and the Oliver Food Bank. Thank you all for the unselfish volunteering you do, and congratulations to volunteers being recognized throughout the Boundary/ Similkameen.
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Caffeine is a natural bronchodilator and opens up the airways to relieve wheezing. People with asthma or other lung conditions who are going for a test of their lung function should probably THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A SHAMAN AND A DOCTOR not drink coffee or cola drinks before the test to get an accurate By Dylan Smeaton PART II picture of how their lungs are working. There are fields of study now like psychiatry and sociology that rationally explain the thinking processes that motivate beVITAMIN B MYTH & TRUTH haviour and culture, but there is still research being done in additional fields of consciousness study as well. The conscious- It used to be thought that taking extra B vitamins helped reduce ness associated with each of the different states of brain wave activity, such as wake, light sleep & dream state studies are more mental stress. Our body needs some of these vitamins to help commonly being funded. It is also becoming more common, in private healthcare, to meet practicing hypnotists, BodyTalk release energy from foods but we get the amount needed from our practitioners and other consciousness specialized healing modalities; meaning that there is a growing awareness in our soci- diet. B vitamins are water-soluble and taking“mega doses”will just ety of the need for this element of human health. Unfortunately, however, as a medical community compared to a shaman, wash out in the urine. TIME TO PROTECT YOUR EYES an extended trance, for example, is not yet well enough understood to comfortably be prescribed by doctors as a healing treatment for depression or anxiety, despite its reputation as a healing technique practiced throughout all of human history. 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CAPRICORN: Capricorn, a great opportunity to express yourself comes along this week. Make the most of this chance to let others see your creative side. AQUARIUS: Aquarius, a friend or family member looks to you for advice this week. Do your best to put yourself in his or her shoes and let him or her know your support is unwavering. PISCES: Pisces, you have the wherewithal to complete a projects other may never even attempt. Put your best foot forward and get to work. ARIES: Think before you speak, Aries. Quick wit might lead to some easy laughs, but it’s best to consider how your words will affect those around you before you speak. TAURUS: Give yourself a little more time to solve a puzzling problem, Taurus. Within a few days you might have the fresh perspective you need to determine a solution. GEMINI: Gemini, criticism coming your way is intended to be constructive. Listen to what others are saying and recognize that they are advocates, not adversaries. CANCER: Cancer, give yourself time to form an opinion on an important issue in your life. The more time you give yourself, the more clearly you will see the issue at hand. LEO: Leo, not everyone moves at your breakneck speed. Just because others aren’t keeping up doesn’t mean they don’t understand what is going on. Give others time to catch up. VIRGO: Virgo, a budding relationship demands your attention this week. Give this relationship the attention it deserves, and you will be glad for having done so. LIBRA: Libra, resist the urge to rehash an old issue. You and others have long since moved on, and there are more positive things to focus on in the next week. SCORPIO: Scorpio, your financial savvy comes to the forefront this week. Put your skill for finding a deal to work and you and your accountant will be glad you did. SAGITTARIUS: Sagittarius, a goal that seems unlikely is still worth working toward. Others will be there to offer support and guidance as you pursue this very unique and rewarding goal. FOR ENTERTAINMENT ONLY
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Todd jumps way to gold in Vernon Emanuel Sequeira Black Press
Apex Freestyle Club members stepped up while competing against best in Canada. AFC was in Vernon March 30 to April 4 for the Difference Capital Canadian Junior Nationals presented by Bannister Vernon GM. The local club returned with several medals in freestyle skiing, including five gold from Brayden Kuroda, under-14, in slope style, big air, hybrid air, which is a transition from an aerial jump, moguls, dual moguls and silver in aggregate air and medals. When it came to Brayden’s performance, Kuroda said he was proud of his son. “It’s not easy to even win a gold, but to win five and a silver is pretty special,” he said. “This is the big one and he just focused and did his best.” “It was really awesome. I had a real fun time there,” said Brayden, 14. “It was pretty nerve-racking the first couple times. Then I got back into the groove of it. Just took some
deep breathes and focused on what I had to do.” Brayden said it was a difficult field to compete against but it forced him to do his more difficult tricks. “I felt super good about how I did. It was really awesome taking home some medals,” he said. In slope style, Brayden credited coach Jessica Warll in helping him earn gold. “Brayden is just such a strong competitive kid that pulled it together,” she said. “He does really well, especially for not always being in the park. He trains really hard in moguls. I think where I helped him out most was to help him put a run together that he could land.” Knowing the tricks he could do consistently, they stuck with what worked, especially to how the course and conditions were. Other ASC skiers medals: Liam Collyer, U14, silver in slope style; air, U18 Kassidy Todd, gold, U20 Mason Barzilay gold, U16 Koleton Phipps, gold, Hayden Person silver,
U18 Joe Durham gold; moguls, U16 Madison Parker, bronze, U20 Barzilay silver, U16 Person silver; dual moguls, U16, Anna Spence bronze, Person, silver, U20 Barzilay, silver; air and moguls combined, Todd, gold, Phipps, gold, Barzilay and Person, bronze. “I’d say they did remarkable,” said coach Kenni Kuroda. Just missing the podium were James Naude, U16, landing fourth in dual moguls, Mackenzie Schwinghamer fourth in moguls and dual moguls, and Kyle Parker fourth in dual moguls. Kenni said Todd, Spence, Phipps and Person all skied very well in tough conditions caused by warm weather. “For them to ski as well as they did, in those conditions, I applaud them,” he said. “I was very proud of all my athletes.” After taking a year off, Kenni said that Collyer came back with a vengeance taking second in slope style in his first junior nationals. “He was there for showdown on
Kassidy Todd earns gold in under 20 division in Vernon.
the weekend and he also competed in the Timber Tour before so he had gotten a lot of practice on there,” said Warll. “I think that helped him out.” In slope style, Chloe Kober was fifth and eighth in big air, while Shaina Finlayson was sixth in both.
Ladies’ Day event to fire up sportsmen association ferent aspects of the association including shooting handguns and rifles, archery and ATVing. The day kicks off at noon and runs till about 4 p.m. “Our club is totally dedicated to the education of firearms and safety,” he said. Volunteers can handle about 40 women and generally the day fills up pretty quickly. Pre-registration can take place or women can signup that day. The cost is
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This Sunday is gun day for the ladies. “We’ve been having this for about 10 or 12 years. Originally we called the day womens’ introduction to fire arms. Some of us wanted to call it Mum and Guns but we were out voted because it was a little too redneck,” Don Barker, a director for the association said with a chuckle. The idea of the day is to provide a fun day of learning for women to try out difW ATM NO LE! B AVAILA
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“It’s really good for them,” said Warll. “They are stronger in moguls. They can come and they hit the big jumps. They go big and they can still put a run together competing against girls who are in the park all the time. It’s pretty neat.”
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$10, which goes towards ammunition. Following the activities a windup party will take place including sandwiches and wine. “We have women that come that have never shot a gun or done anything like that and then we have women that come every year for the social aspect,” he said. “It’s a great day. Everyone has a lot of fun.” The Ladies Day event takes place at the association hall Sunday, April 19.
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