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Schooten named BBQ Queen Similkameen River closed to fishing
Tara Bowie
Natasha Schooten, executive chef from the Grist Mill and Gardens was crowned BBQ Queen at this year’s Similkameen Wineries Association barbecue competition. Schooten was paired with Corcelettes. Left to right, Charlie Baessler,Corcelettes, chef Natasha Schooten, Carole Bartlett, chef’s aid, and Barbara Baessler, Corcelettes. Tara Bowie Review Staff
All hail the Queen – the Similkameen BBQ Queen. Natasha Schooten, executive chef at the Grist Mill and Gardens earned her crown Saturday night at the 6th annual Similkameen Wineries Association BBQ King competition. “I feel good,” the humble chef said about the big win. “This is the year I really wanted to win. All the chefs were killer this year. The competition was tough. All the chefs came out and did a great job.” Schooten beat out eight other chefs to claim the top prize. The chefs received an identical black box containing the same local, organic ingredients. Schooten’s winning dish was slowsmoked short ribs with smoky-sweet apricot BBQ sauce, on zucchini nann bread with a zucchini, yellow tomato
blueberry basil pico and crispy shallot. Schooten knew that with the constraints of her kitchen at the Grist Mill and the number of people she would be serving throughout the three-hour event that she needed to pick her menu carefully. “I knew when I found out what the meat was that I wanted to smoke it and when I found out we were using apricots I knew I wanted to make a smoky apricot barbecue sauce. The rest of the ingredients I wanted to be as fresh as possible,” she said. After she came up with the dish she sat down with her friend Charlie Baessler from Corcelettes winery and did a tasting for pairing purposes. At first it was thought they would use the Gewurztraminer which vibrant aromas include pineapple, honeyed lychee and warm floral notes and has a rich long finish accompanied by a fresh acidity.
But the acidity didn’t pair well. Schooten thought there was a conflict with the acid of the tomatoes. “It was too much. It didn’t pair well with the dish but the 2014 Oracle Rose was right on. It complimented where it needed to,” she said. The 14-judges also agreed. “The idea with the pairing is to bring it all together and that’s what Natasha and Corcelettes accomplished,” the Similkameen’s own wine judge, educator and writer, Rhys Pender said. Baessler owner of Corcelettes, which opened earlier this year, said he was honoured to be paired with Schooten for the competition. “It’s exciting to win but it was equally exciting to have been chosen to work with Natasha. The whole experience has been great,” Baessler said. Continued on page 19
As predicted, the Similkameen River along with other streams and rivers in the area will be closed to fishing from now until September 15. Responding to dry conditions, the Government of BC announced a Level 3 drought rating for the Similkameen, South Thompson, Nicola, Okangan-Kettle and Skagit regions. Although a Level 3 rating doesn’t always mean streams and rivers are closed for angling, this year a reduced levels of snow in the winter and rain in the spring mean river flows in early July were measuring the same as flows usually recorded in August. “The closure has been put in place to protect fish stocks at a time when they are vulnerable due to low flows and high water temperatures,” a press release from Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations said. All streams and rivers in the Similkameen drainage as well as the Kettle and West Kettle Rivers, and all tributary streams in theses areas are closed to fishing. Lake fishing is not affected by the order. The possible angling closure has been on the radar for locals for weeks and was thought eminent after a closure order was put in place for Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands on July 3. Additional closures are possible throughout the summer. Government fisheries biologists are currently monitoring 60 other key angling streams throughout the province. The closures fall under the British Columbia Sport Fishing Regulations of the federal Fisheries Act. Water users are encouraged to ensure that water intakes are screened to prevent fish from being pulled into water systems as water levels drop. Low water levels can impede the passage of salmon to spawning grounds, increase susceptibility to disease, or cause stranding or death due to low oxygen and high water temperatures. Level 3 drought conditions call for voluntary water use reductions of 20 per cent or more from all municipal, agricultural and industrial users. Level 4 drought conditions, the highest rating, are determined by factors including regional stream flows, water storage capacity, ecological concerns, weather forecasts and impacts on water users. Should conditions reach Level 4, provincial water managers may exercise their authority to temporarily suspend short-term water permits or industrial water licences in affected watersheds. Further reductions in stream, lake and aquifer levels could lead to water shortages and affect people, agriculture, industry and fish stocks. Ministry staff will continue to monitor conditions, work closely with local governments and key stakeholders, and provide updates as the need arises.
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2nd MON: Communities for Kids OK Falls Table Mtg., 2:45 pm at StrongStart Early Learning Ctr., 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.). 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. 1st WEDNESDAY: OK Falls Legion - Ladies Auxiliary General Meeting 1:00 p.m., Jack Hill Room, OK Falls. 3rd WEDNESDAY: OK Falls Womens Institute meeting, Falls Community Centre. 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. 1st FRIDAY: OK Falls Legion - Ladies Auxiliary Dinner and Entertainment 6:00 p.m. After the Meat Draw. 3rd FRIDAY: 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. 1st SATURDAY: Ladies Auxiliary Branch #227. Drop in Bingo 1-4 p.m. Jack Hill Room. OK Falls. 3rd SATURDAY: Drop in bingo at OK Falls Senior Centre. 1128 Willow St.
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MONDAY: N.A. meets at 8 p.m. at the South Similkameen Health Centre. MONDAY: Keremeos Bellringers, 7:30 pm, Cawston United Church, for info call Herma @ 499-5292, Joan @ 499-2450. 2nd MONDAY: Similkameen COPS, 7 p.m., Upstairs at the Legion (Legion Hall). Ben Gumm for info 499-0216 4th MONDAY: Orchard Haven - Friends and family council monthly meetings. Making a difference to residential care. MON, WED, FRI: Boot Camp 6 - 7 am, Sim. Rec. Centre. For more info call Annette 499-2238 TUESDAY: Tumble Bumble, 10:00 - 11:30 am upstairs at the Legion Hall. AGes 0-6. For info 250-499-2352 ext. 106. TUESDAY: Every 2nd, Caregiver Group, Activity Room, Orchard Haven 1:30 - 3 p.m. For info 499-3020 TUESDAY: AA Meetings, 7:30 p.m., in the Health Center Activity Room, info call Diane 499-1177 TUESDAY: Handguns 5:30 pm Fly Tying/22 Shoot, 7 pm, KCSA (KCSA) Club House. More info call 250-499-7027. WEDNESDAY: Mother Goose 10:00-11:30 am, Strong Start at Cawston Primary. Ages 0-6. For info 499-2352 ext. 106. WEDNESDAY: Qigong exercise 9 a.m. Cawston Church Hall. 499-7852 for information. WEDNESDAY: Kyokushin Karate at Legion Hall from 5 - 7 p.m. Phone Lyle for info 292-8565. 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: 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. Call Georgina at 499-0202 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: 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: 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: KCSA Club meeting. 1ST AND 3RD THURSDAY: The Keremeos Elks meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Elks Hall. 1ST SUNDAY: Jam Session. Keremeos Seniors Centre. 1 p.m. Everyone Welcome. 499-0112.
The Ladies of the Keremeos Royal Purple will be in the Pharmasave Parking Lot July 22nd from 11 am to 3 pm selling hotdogs and hamburgers. All proceeds go to help our local young people.
CRUISE IN South OK Cruise Collector Car Appreciation Day Saturday July 18, 2015 11:30 BBQ Keremeos Park 1:15 Cawston Garage Tour 2:30 Leave for Oliver Twist Winery 3:15 Oliver Twist Winery BBQ
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MEAT DRAW
Keremeos Cawston Food Bank
at the Keremeos Legion Sunday, July 19th 2:00 to 4:00 pm Proceeds donated to Residents of Orchard Haven and River Valley Lodge.
Did you know?
2334 Newton Road, Cawston OPEN July 23rd
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
If you did not re-register in March you must register in April. Everyone must bring ID and proof of residency. 250-501-1010
Tennis was originally played with bare hands.
The Keremeos Branch is located at 638 - 7th Avenue. Ph: (250)499-2313
“Build a Great Body” is our next Summer Reading Club program held at the Keremeos Library on Friday July 24 at 10:30 am. This free program is offered to children ages 5 - 12!
HEDLEY
TUESDAY: Once a month Soup and Sandwich. 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. SUNDAY: Church Service at 9:30 am, Hedley Grace Church. SUNDAY: Hedley Farmers Market 9-1, July - Oct. DAILY: Hedley Heritage Museum open daily 9am - 4pm, Daly Ave. TUESDAY & THURSDAY: Exercise at 9:00 am.
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Scammers pose as revenue agents Review Staff
She was told someone would be at her house within an hour to arrest her if she didn’t provide personal information to a person over the phone. “I knew it wasn’t right from the beginning,” Kebrina Byrne said of the call she received from a “CRA” officer named Keith Morgan. The man claimed to be from CRA, which is short form for the Canada Revenue Agency. She was being investigated for tax aversion. “He never did say he was from Canada Revenue Agency. He was always saying the CRA,” she said of the man’s odd behaviour on the phone. The background noise was too noisy for what Byrne envisioned the revenue agency to sound like. But what threw her was that her caller ID came up Canadian Government every time the 613 area code number called. So she didn’t hangup right away, she listened more to what the man wanted. The pushy man demanded her social insurance number, master card number and her address information. When she wouldn’t provide the information, he threatened that the police would soon be at her door. “Basically he wanted everything that would provide him information to start a new identity,” she said. She hung up. Nothing happened. “I knew there was something wrong with the call but it was still quite the experience. In this community there’s quite a few elderly people and these people on the phone can confuse you. I just wanted people to know this was going on,” she said. Byrne did contact the Canada Revenue Agency to report the phone call and was told it is an ongoing scam known to police. At least one other person in the Keremeos area received a similar
call last week and contacted the Review to warn others. On the Canada Revenue Agency website several other scams are discussed including ones that involve email and text messages. Often scammers try to get personal information by claiming the person has a sizeable return coming to them. When in doubt, ask yourself the following: Did I sign up to receive my online mail through MyAccount, My Business Account or Represent a Client? Did I provide my email address on my Individual Income Tax and Benefit return to receive my mail online? Am I expecting additional money from the CRA? Does this sound too good to be true? Is the requester asking for information I would not include with my tax return? Is the requester asking for information I know the CRA already has on file for me? How did the requester get my email address? Am I confident I know who is asking for the information? The Canada Revenue Agency occasionally leaves messages for taxpayers on their answering machines. In these cases, a callback number will be provided along with a request to have the taxpayer’s SIN available upon callback. It is important to note that not all telephone messages claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency are genuine. Should taxpayers wish to verify the authenticity of a Canada Revenue Agency telephone number, they should contact the CRA directly. For business-related calls, contact 1-800-959-5525 and for individual concerns, contact 1-800959-8281.
Summer writers camp coming up last week of july Dave Cursons Coordinator Similkameen Family Literacy
A variety of writing games, exercises and storytelling experiences are offerred in a four day 9 a.m. to noon Similkameen Summer Writers Camp this July 27 to July 30. Similkameen Family Literacy coordinator, Dave Cursons, will give the morning workshops and grownups are welcome to attend and help out. There is no fee for the four morning sessions. Similkameen Family Literacy is funded with BC Gaming proceeds. All materials are provided as well as a light mid-morning snack. The morning program takes place in the MultiPurpose room of the Keremeos Diagnostic Centre on 3rd Street off Highway 3 in Keremeos. The writing sessions are designed for 11 to 14 year olds but inquiries for slightly younger or older kids are welcome. Maximum registration is 16 youngsters. Register before July 22 at 250-499-2352 Local 107. Register with our reception person or leave a message with name and phone contact.
Local residents are being targeted by scammers claiming they are from the Canada Revenue Agency. The scammers are asking for personal information including SIN, credit card, and home address.
The CRA will do the following: - The CRA will send a registration confirmation email to the address provided once an individual or business has registered for the online mail service. - The CRA will also send an email to the address provided to notify you when new online mail is available to view in the CRA’s secure online services portal.
to another person unless formal authorization is provided by the taxpayer. - The CRA will not send emails in English or French only: all communications are in both official languages. - The CRA will not leave any personal information on an answering machine.
The CRA will not do the following: - The CRA will not send emails containing any links. - The CRA will not request personal information of any kind from a taxpayer by email or text message. - The CRA will not divulge taxpayer information
CORNER
KEREMEOS IRRIGATION DISTRICT 2015 WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES STAGE ONE (in effect during irrigation season which is from April 15th to October 15th ONLY of each year) 1.
Residential properties may water only on the calendar days corresponding with their odd or even street addresses.
2.
Properties 2.0 acres or more in the ALR, with a District irrigation connection and appropriate flow restrictor are currently exempt from the above.
3.
Underground irrigation systems on an automatic timer shall be permitted to water between the hours 12:00 A.M. and 6:00 A.M. only on the calendar days corresponding with their odd or even street addresses.
4.
The number of sprinklers which may operate during the permitted hours based on the size of the property are as follows: i. 0 - .25 acres - 1 sprinkler iii. .51 - .75 acres - 3 sprinklers ii. .26 - .50 acres - 2 sprinklers iv. .76 - 1.0 acre - 4 sprinklers
STAGE TWO (as deemed necessary by the Trustees – a separate notice will be given when Stage 2 is in effect) IN ADDITION TO STAGE ONE RESTRICTIONS THE FOLLOWING WILL APPLY:)
1. Residential properties are NOT permitted daytime watering between the
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2. The above restrictions apply to ALL properties. Only properties defined
in #2 above, and who meet the farm status classification with BC Assessment Authority are exempt from these restrictions for watering their commercial crops ONLY.
We sincerely appreciate your co-operation in our water conservation program. If you have any questions please contact the District office on Tuesday or Friday @ 250-499-5651. Thank you.
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Time to crack down on careless smoking Just when you thought the world couldn’t get any harder on smokers provincial politicians are on the receiving end of calls for tougher penalties for people who toss cigarettes out of cars or otherwise dispose of smoking material outdoors. In what is shaping up to be one of the most devastating wildfire seasons in the province’s history smokers are being singled out as the cause of a number of recent blazes. Last week near Surrey careless smoking was blamed for as many as 60 grass and mulch fires. It was the suspected cause of a grass fire near Kelowna, as well as one on Burnaby Mountain, and has resulted in several fires recently in West Vancouver. Forestry Minister Steve Thompson was actually asked by media if he is considering an outright smoking ban in vehicles as a way of reducing fire danger. Reasonably, the answer to that was basically a “no.” However the ministry is currently reviewing fines under the Wildfire Act and hopefully that will result in greater penalties. Consider that in 2014 the cost of fighting fires in BC was $297.9 million. Forty-four percent of those fires were caused by humans and some of those were indeed caused by smoking. That’s an expensive habit for any province. Yet in BC, the fine for flicking a lit cigarette out a car window is $173. The only way it can be higher is if the cigarette is proved to cause a fire, and the perpetrator can be assigned part or all of the firefighting and associated costs. By way of comparison, the same flick in Calgary costs a smoker $1,000. In Western Australia – a place that knows a thing or two about wildfires – penalties for careless smoking can reach fines of $25,000 and/ or 12 months in jail. Cigarette butt fines in BC area also out of step with related charges, for example contravening a fire ban, which can net a minimum ticket of $345 and if prosecuted in court could result in a maximum fine of $100,000 plus jail time. More important than punishment, however, is education. While BC residents might be considered the choir, the province needs to preach to the congregation of thousands of visitors who drive its highways every summer. Hey visitors – no throwing your cigarette butts in our playground. For travelers who are unfamiliar with the general dangers of forest fires – and really unless you live here you can’t be expected to know – tossing a cigarette butt might be no big deal. Different countries and regions have varying smoking laws and cultures and people from those areas need to be informed about ours. Media campaigns, advertising and more highway signage promoting the dangers of careless smoking would have a cost attached, but surely in the long run would result in saving money, property and potentially lives. - AD
B.C. LNG industry real? Yes
VICTORIA – The B.C. legislature is back in to deliver on her extravagant and grandiose promsession this week, a rare summer sitting to approve ises from the election,” NDP critic Bruce Ralston a 25-year project agreement for the first large-scale said. “The companies did well. Whether the citizens of British Columbia did well is certainly an open liquefied natural gas project in northern B.C. question.” Finance Minister Mike de Jong released the Green Party MLA Andrew Weaver painted himlengthy legal agreement prior to the debate, saying self into a corner, having spent the last two years this step should remove any doubt that an internadismissing the B.C. LNG industry as a fantasy tional investment group led by Petronas of Malaysia that will never come to pass, strictly on economic intends to go ahead. TOM FLETCHER grounds. He has since branded the Petronas deal, With billions invested in upstream resources and buyers waiting at home, the Pacific Northwest LNG a template for any future projects, a “generational group includes Chinese state corporation Sinopec, sellout.” Indian Oil Corp., Japan Petroleum Exploration Corp. Another big player with gas well investments in and Petroleum Brunei. northeast B.C. is Shell, with a proposal for Kitimat. The most contentious issue is the government’s intention to Its prospects have improved since it took over British Gas Group, protect the investors from “discriminatory” tax and regulations for which had its own LNG intentions here. Another group led by the life of the project. The government insists these sorts of long- Altagas remains on track to ship LNG from its Douglas Channel term cost certainty agreements are commonplace, and don’t affect site before the end of the decade. provincial and federal taxes or environmental regulations unless It’s important to remember that without LNG exports, B.C.’s they single out LNG operations. natural gas industry will shrink rapidly after 50 years of increasFuture governments can raise corporate tax rates, carbon tax ingly significant revenues from sales to the U.S. Leaving aside or enter into a cap and trade system. Ottawa can scrap capital cost all the political positioning around the province’s largest private allowances that were recently extended to LNG producers, which investment to date, if this doesn’t go ahead we will all feel the is significant because Liberal leader Justin Trudeau has indicated effects. De Jong had a blunt response when asked what the province he would get rid of what he calls subsidies to fossil fuels. Both the province and Ottawa allow capital cost write-offs gets in return for all its guarantees of low tax environment: “Their against corporate tax, to attract investment. B.C. attracted a lot money.” At peak construction, Pacific Northwest LNG will need as of gas drilling rigs from Alberta with tax breaks for deep drilling. The B.C. government invited comparisons with Western many as 4,500 workers, with 500 or more operations jobs dependAustralia LNG producers, and NDP researchers did just that. They ing on how far it expands. The finance ministry forecasts that once Pacific Northwest noted that Australia’s Gorgon and North West Shelf LNG projects have written provisions that local employment and local suppliers LNG is up and running, it represents $9 billion in revenues to the province over 10 years, including gas royalties and taxes. That’s will get preference. Those are absent in B.C., along with apprenticeship guarantees more than taxpayers can expect from the entire forest industry. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black for LNG. “There was hard bargaining by the companies, and certainly the Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca premier went into this negotiation in a very weak position, having
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Sikh wedding a pageant of color and commitment Art Martens livingsignificantly.ca
Last week Linda and I were once again reminded that a Sikh wedding is a joyous festival celebrating community, faith, culture, friendship, food and marriage. Like the approximately 600 guests in attendance, we were caught up by the aura of anticipation, pageantry and sense of reverence for marriage. The invitation to the wedding came from Lucky (Lakhbir) and Santosh Farwaha, parents of Nikki, the captivatingly lovely bride. For many years the Farwahas lived across the street from my family. Sometimes late in the evening, Mom and Dad visited them. If they were having a late dinner, they always said, “come and eat with us.” In time Lucky began addressing them as Mom and Dad. The Farwahas adopted us as family and we adopted them. It was about 9 a.m. when guests began arriving for the wedding at the Temple (Gurdwara) in Mission. The men wore mostly dark suits. The ladies with their sarees and scarves provided a delightful splash of brilliant red, yellow, green, blue. Their attire indicated to us these people consider marriage important. In the midst of the throng gathering outside the temple, Lucky noticed us. “Sat siri akal brother,” he said. I greeted him in like manner. Linda snapped a hasty picture of me with him and his brother Jaspar. Lucky doesn’t stand still long and now he needed to rush away to greet other guests. He told me later, “we’ve had gatherings all week.” Weddings are viewed as an opportunity to see friends, party, and also bless the bride and groom. The groom, Govind, was now waiting with several men near the Temple entrance. His gold wedding attire, turban, pointed gold shoes, and ceremonial sword gave the appearance of nobility. An exuberant four man band in uniform was approaching, followed by dancers. This was the Barat, a wedding procession of the groom’s friends and family. The bride, in an ornate gold and red dress, and her family came from inside the temple to formally meet the groom and his family. Following this ceremony, everyone entered a spacious dining hall with tables and chairs. People were forming lines to where treats, juice and Indian tea were set out. A helpful
Govind and Nikki.
lady informed Linda she should join the line of women. I went with the men. After refreshments, we made our way to the main meeting hall. As required, Linda and I covered our heads and removed our shoes. An elderly man explained to me this is an act of reverence for the Sikh Holy Book. In the meeting hall women sat on one side of the aisle, men on the other. Before sitting down, many guests walked reverently to the front to bow before the Holy Book. We sat cross legged on a carpeted floor. There were no chairs. After singing by several men, the priest, a tall lean man clad in white and wearing a black turban, addressed the bride and groom in Punjabi. He then read four Laavs (verses
of a hymn). The words, emphasizing Sikh values and faith, were displayed in English on an overhead monitor. After each Laav, the bride walked around the Holy Book, following the Groom. In this she was accompanied first by her sister Sandy. At prescribed points, others took turns walking with her. It was a show of family support and solidarity. Upon completing this ritual, Nikki and Govind were husband and wife. Once again there was singing, counsel and prayer. MP Jinny Sim then spoke in English. “Go to the PNE and ride on the roller coaster,” she advised Nikki and Govind. “You’ll find married life is much like the ups and downs of the roller coaster experience”. To mark the end of the ceremony, sev-
eral men then walked among the guests, distributing Karah Prashad, a sweet sacramental pudding. A reception and sumptuous Punjabi meal followed. Lucky and Santosh had spared no expense to provide a marriage experience Nikki and Govind would treasure. Later, on our drive back to Hedley, Linda and I agreed the wedding had been a pleasing intertwining of faith, community, culture and values. For Nikki and Govind, the rich experience will provide lasting memories, an undergirding for a lifelong relationship. They will continue to receive support from their community, something that would be of benefit to every marriage and every family in our country.
There really is no hiding when you live in a small town There really is no hiding in a small town. And that is doubly true at a small town newspaper. Rarely does a day go by that someone in the drug store or the post office or just on the street doesn’t ask the question. “Are you that newspaper lady?” I always take a step back and answer slowly. “Maybe.” You just never know whether you are about to receive a compliment or a lecture on punctuation (God, save me from retired school teachers) a complaint about a headline or a request to drop what you are doing and run out to take a picture. Parents of teenage boys will know exactly how this feels. A visit to the local coffee shop can land you smack in the middle of a mine field with no map when you hear the question: “Are you so-and-so’s mother?” Always take a step back and
answer slowly. “That depends.” It’s possible the person asking has overheard your offspring accidentally using manners in a public place and simply wants to pass on congratulations. Sigh. It isn’t very likely though. A few weeks ago I was in my cubicle at the office when the front door buzzed and a woman asked the receptionist. “Does so-and-so’s mother work here?” Assuming the worst I slouched in my chair and fell into prayer. Please say no. Please say no. Dishonest help is too hard to find and the back door is too far from my desk. Several years ago at a newspaper in Ontario we employed an office worker who loved to deliver the blind side. She’d buzz the phone and say someone was at the front counter wanting to speak to the publisher, but she never gave any warning about how that conversation was
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old dog new tricks likely to unfold. There is someone at the front counter. Is that person holding a heart shaped box? Is it ticking or does it smell like chocolate? Is the person smiling? Does he have a red face and is spittle involved? Does she look like a lawyer? One memorable afternoon she
called a young woman from the editorial department to the front desk to meet a customer who then pulled out a bottle of water and dumped it on the reporter’s head. Apparently she read something in the paper she didn’t like and was set on drowning the messenger. There are plenty of people willing to talk to the newspaper as long as they don’t have to tell you who they are. These are always frustrating conversations because you start writing things down, think you might be on to a good story, and then the source says “of course I don’t want my name in the paper.” The notebook closes. The legitimate reasons for printing comments from an unnamed source are few and far between and usually involve a threat to someone’s safety, or possibly employment. Also, their information needs to be profound. Don’t want your name in the paper? Obituaries get everyone in
the end. There are professions other than publishing and parenting that occasionally beg for anonymity. Years ago I knew an obstetrician who could not buy groceries in the city where she treated patients because she was constantly approached by women she didn’t recognize insistent on showing her pictures of babies she delivered and didn’t remember. No doubt being a member of council is a kin to being a newspaper publisher in this respect. Grab your dark glasses and floppy hat and try to make a run for a jug of milk in less than an hour. A small town suddenly becomes an obstacle course of complaints and unsolicited opinions. Those people need to write letters to the editor. And sign their names.
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Keep eye out for red painted rims To the Editor: Sometime during the night of Tuesday, June 30 while my husband and I were sleeping a person or persons climbed over our fence and stole four near new tires mounted on red rims that had been painted red. A week prior to this incident, a person or persons climbed over the fence, broke into our van and stole all the money hidden in the ashtray. Although the amount wasn’t a lot we kept that money available for gas. My husband and I live on a very limited income. As my husband is unable to work, he fixes lawn mowers, pressure washers, vacuums – pretty
much anything that is not working, he fixes then sells at bargain prices. We have a had a few garage sales and these tires generated a lot of interest because of the size and the near new condition of them. Although it may seem like four tires and a small amount of cash is not much to cry over, to us it is whether we have enough to pay everything at the end of each month. If anyone sees the unique tires with the painted red rims and Dodge Ram on the tires please contact the RCMP. Joanne and Garry Lokstet Keremeos
Harper playing fear card with citizenship act requirements To the Editor: One year ago, MP Dan Albas tweeted that Bill C-24, the Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act, would increase the value of Canadian citizenship. In his latest column, MP Ron Cannan repeats that talking point and refutes the argument that C-24, now passed into law, actually weakens our rights of citizenship. Dredging up the spectre of ISIS fighters, as well as terrorism, high treason, and spying offences, he insists the safety and security of Canadians depends on the new law. But Canada already had a set of laws to deal with such serious offences before C-24 was passed, and there’s no evidence these laws were failing. There’s also no evidence that C-24 will prevent the radicalization of aimless, angry or mentally unstable Muslims, or recruitment of them by ISIS. With C-24, the Harper government has played the fear card and legislated aggressively just as it did with the earlier anti-terrorism Bill C-51, and for the same reason – to attempt to win over fearful Canadians in an election year. With the new law, the government has exceeded the Canadian constitution by allowing government ministers or bureaucrats to decide who’s in and who’s out as a citizen. Anyone found guilty of armed conflict with Canada, terrorism, and high treason may suffer the ultimate medieval punishment of banishment from one’s own country, without a live hearing and with no right of appeal. International law prevents any revocation of citizenship that would cause a person to become stateless, so C-24 applies only to Canadians with dual citizenship – those who theoretically have another country to go to, regardless of whether they have a
passport or have ever been there. We’ve seen with both C-24 and C-51 that some Canadians experience a certain xenophobic comfort in believing the wrath of government may fall upon “Other” guys who misbehave, but it sure won’t fall on “me.” However, a key feature of both these laws is that they cast a wide net that draws in ordinary people – literally, people just like me. I’m a second-generation Canadian who holds dual citizenship. I’m also an environmental activist in an era where the government has labeled as “terrorists” peaceful citizens who exercise their democratic rights to protest environmental policies. With C-51 having expanded the definition of terrorism and C-24 having allowed revocation of citizenship, many dual citizens like me worry they may soon bear the brunt of Harper’s unconstitutional overreach. Ordinary, too, are the new Canadians who become vulnerable to citizenship stripping if, after they become citizens, they move abroad. A second tier of citizenship is effectively created when a Canadian-born person may freely move to another country to take care of a dying relative, to live with their children, or to pursue a job or a business or academic opportunity, but a new Canadian could lose their citizenship if they do the same. C-24 so offends the rights and freedoms of Canadians, it was legally challenged before it even came into effect. As Cannan and his colleagues must come to realize, it’s our constitution and not a replaceable government that sets out the right to citizenship. It’s our criminal justice system and not a current crop of elected or hired officials that metes out punishment for wrongdoing. Dianne Varga
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Compost guy has the recipe to make water work in your yard Perhaps you’ve seen him at your local farmer’s market. Dean Dack, “the compost guy,” might be considered one of your garden’s best friends, helping create healthy, WaterWise landscapes in theSimilkameen. According to Dack of Classic Compost, good soil, containing lots of compost, is the key to growing healthy plants; plants which need less water as a result. He is passionate about growing healthy lawns and plants and about conserving the valley’s precious water resource at the same time. “People call me up to tell me about the three-pound tomatoes they grew with the help of my compost,” he says enthusiastically. “This is a very satisfying job,” he adds with a grin. As he explains it, there are already nutrients in soil, but they are “locked up until a microbe digests it and processes it. “Those soil citizens eat the carbon and organic matter and then they poop, burp and fart in the soil, and in the process create nutrients that plants can use,” he explains with a mischievous smile. “You’d need a microscope to see all the critters, but there are lots of minerals and nutrients in compost,” he adds. Dack advises lawns should be top dressed with fine compost that isn’t high in nitrogen, like synthetic lawn fertilizers are. “Proper compost feeds the microbes in the soil,” he says, and helps the lawn retain moisture so it needs to be watered less often. Besides, he says, an overwatered lawn gets lazy. It doesn’t grow deep roots, so all the roots tend to be on the surface of the soil where they quickly dry out in the Okanagan’s hot summer sun. Instead, you should water more deeply, but less often, to encourage the lawn’s roots to grow deep, where they are less vulnerable to the summer’s heat.
That said, he adds, it’s important to know what kind of soil your lawn is grown in. If it’s sand, water will just leach right through, and if it’s clay, it will stay too wet, so a combination of sand, clay and compost is ideal. Adding a compost mulch to lawns and around plants also helps to conserve moisture and prevent evaporation in the heat of summer, helping reduce heat stress on plants and keeping them healthier and less susceptible to insects and disease. “We should be feeding the soil, instead of fertilizing plants,” he explains, adding, “If the plants are healthy there’s less disease and they require less water.” Over-fertilizing lawn is also an issue, says Dack. “If you put on too much fertilizer, it’s like putting your lawn on steroids and thatch builds up. It’s hydrophobic so water can’t get through to the root zone of grasses,” he explains. “People need to be educated about soils and how important it is to be water conscious,” he says. Communities should also have landscape and irrigation standards and enforcement of them. Holding up a handful of rich, dark composted soil, he says, “We have the whole world in our hands and we have to look after it.” With 24 per cent of all Okanagan water used on household lawns and gardens, and less water available per person than anywhere in Canada, valley residents are encouraged to reduce outdoor water use this summer. Take the pledge to Make Water Work at www.MakeWaterWork. ca for your chance to win over $8,000 in prizes, including a Grand Prize of a $6,000 WaterWise yard upgrade!
According to Dean Dack of Classic Compost, good soil, containing lots of compost, is the key to growing healthy plants; plants which need less water as a result.
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Even with rain many reports of fires pour in A thunderstorm tracked through the Kamloops Fire Centre over the weekend, bringing with it intense lightning and gusty winds. As a result of this weather system, 18 new lightning-caused wildfires were ignited across the region. The largest wildfire, located approximately 20 kilometres south of Princeton off the Smith Creek Forest Service Road, reached 24 hectares in size. It was responded to by 13 firefighters and heavy equipment. Air tankers attempted to action the fire but were unable to as a result of poor weather. Other lightning-caused fires include: A 7.2 hectare fire near Hat Creek Ranch, north of Cache Creek which is now contained. A five hectare wildfire burning near Chuwanten Mountain, east of Manning Park is now 20 per cent contained. Twenty firefighters remain on site making good progress. Thunderstorms with varying amounts of precipitation are in the forecast for the next few days. However,
a return to warm and dry conditions is expected. The fire danger rating is still “high to extreme” across most of the fire centre. The BC Wildfire Service anticipates additional fires will be discovered from recent thunderstorms, so we ask the public to be vigilant and contact us at *5555 on your cellular phone or toll-free at 1-800663-5555 to report a wildfire. The Kamloops Fire Centre has responded to 212 wildfires burning a total of 3,610 hectares since April 1. Of these incidents, 85 were human caused, and thus completely preventable. To report smoke, flames or an unattended campfire, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or dial *5555 on a cellphone. For up-to-date information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and airquality advisories, visit: www.bcwildfire.ca or call 1-888-3-FOREST.
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LSIB opens new multi-purpose building Tara Bowie Review Staff
The pride was overflowing as members of the Lower Similkameen Indian Band officially opened its new multi-purpose building last week. The new building took 13 years of hard work to make a reality. “We are here today to honour the hard work of many staff, chief and councils and LSIB members dedicated to having our building and this beautiful gym we are in,” Chief Keith Crow said to the crowd of more than 100 band members, dignitaries and members of the public. The upper floor of the new building houses the band’s administration team including offices for the band manager, executive secretary, executive assistant, chief’s office, finance, housing and capital works, education coordinator and the LSIB natural resource team including mapping room. The council chambers is also located on the upper floor and space has been dedicated for the band’s First Nation’s Police Officer. The lower part of the building is for health. The health and social team works from the main floor. There is also exam rooms, bathing room and a traditional healing room. A nurse practitioner will work out of the main floor during visits once a week. The band hopes to increase the number of days members have access to the nurse. Additional services offered throughout the year include foot care, mammogram clinic, infant program, prevention programs and counselling. The band hopes to add to these services as time goes on. In the back of the building is a space for elders to gather or places for members to sit and visit. The full size gym will be used
for various events including pow wows, weddings, funerals, fundraising events, community meetings, basketball, volleyball and other sporting events. “Hopefully we will be able to host tournaments in the future,” Crow said. Attached to the gym is a full kitchen. “The great thing is that our community has another place to process salmon and other canning,” he said. A workout room is located above the kitchen and includes a treadmill, bike, inversion table and tension weights. Fortis BC donated the fitness equipment for the gym. “When I look at this building it means we’re going to start speaking with one voice,” Former Chief Rob Edwards said during the ceremony. “We’re all under one roof now.” Grand Chief Stewart Phillip left an elders gathering early to attend the event. The 40-year politician said he’s seen a transformation during his career. “There is a transformation that continues to go on and this building is an example of that transformation,” he said. Phillip mentioned the Truth and Reconciliation Report released earlier this year and the importance of if being public. “To know we have walked that path and are now walking towards a brighter future.” The design and construction of the new multi-purpose building was funded in large part by Health Canada now First Nations Health Authority. Other contributors included Conservation Northwest, Fortis BC, TELUS, First Nations Technology Council, Tri-City, Graycon, Okanagan telephone and RICOH.
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The Lower Similkameen Indian Band held a grand opening for its new multipurpose building last week. After a beautiful ceremony a ribbon cutting took place. Left to right, Nathan Matthew, First Nation Health Authority, Eliza Terbasket, council member and Health and Social Team Lead, Terry Terbasket, council, Chief Keith Crow, Trudy Peterson, housing manager, Lisa Montgomery-Reid, FNHA, and Past Chief Rob Edward.
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Quality the key for building world class destination definitely the beef jerky.” Doug’s Homestead was already a destination shop when the McClelland’s took over the business. “We didn’t change the name because our theory was Doug had it for almost 18 years. We thought we didn’t have the right to change it. We put our own spin into it and turned out what it is today.”
Brent McClelland on DAY ONE with business founder Doug. There are three important ingredients in the recipe behind 25 years of phenomenal success at Doug’s Homestead. Quality. Quality. And quality. “It’s the quality of the product, that’s what truly brings people back,” says Brent McClelland, who owns the flourishing meat and specialty foods shop with his wife Linette. “That’s the most important lesson that Doug taught us and we haven’t strayed from it. If you put quality in, you get quality out, and they will always come back.” The McClelland family purchased Doug’s Homestead on Highway 3 just outside of Hedley in 2008. Brent was a shop welder in New Westminster, while Linette was the administrative assisatant to the VP of New Store Development for Starbucks. “I had some family in the area,” says Brent, recalling the move. “And of course I was a customer and a fan of the shop. I was for the bacon. I loved the bacon. For Linette it was
Doug’s Homestead is famous for its freshly made pepperoni and beef jerky. Famous around the province and even in the United States for beef jerky and pepperoni, weekend morning line-ups routinely form in the parking lot at Doug’s Homestead during peak season and the shop sells out on a daily basis. “Everything goes,” says Brent. “I think it draws people from all over the place to get here early and it also shows that we are rolling over product. It shows that we are truly not just making gas station type jerky that could sit on the shelves for eight months. We make it to be taken home and eaten that day.” One of the most frequently asked questions at the counter is: “Why don’t you make more?” “It’s because I make it myself and I make as much as I possibly can. Our recipes are
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small intimate batches. I like to make it fresh everyday because that is what people are used to and that’s what they pay the money for. If I was a smart businessman I would make it all winter and freeze it but then I wouldn’t be able to sleep at night.” Doug Homestead’s pepperoni is equally sought-after, and is also made on site. In the past seven years Brent has introduced a number of new and popular flavors including teriyaki, honey garlic and Canadian maple. Doug’s Homestead – using fresh Alberta beef and BC pork – also offers homemade sausage, breakfast sausage, and hamburger patties as well as a growing number of carefully selected gourmet foods, spices and sauces. There are few people who cross the door who don’t end up as regular customers. “We have a loyal customer base that we see all the time,” says Brent. “I know the day of the week by the faces we see. I know it’s a Thursday when I see certain people from town and I know it’s a weekend when I see certain people from the coast. Doug’s Homestead is open mid-April to the end of October, and until the Labour Day weekend hours are seven days a week, 9 am to 5 pm.
For Brent and Linette McClelland Doug’s is truly a “family” Homestead.
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Local longbow archer Sarah Martin placed a solid silver in this year’s BC 3-D Provincial Championships. The tournament that saw competitors shooting 40 targets was held in Duncan the weekend of June 20. “The shoot was beautiful, and very challenging for all shooters. I did not do as well as I hoped... I placed silver,” the humble athlete wrote in an email to the Review. Martin is still recovering from an injury she sustained while training for longbow and another sport.
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After several months recovering by spring Martin had returned to shooting 100 arrows a day to prepare for competitions this year. Martin still has time to earn gold in her home country before heading to the Worlds Competition in late August. Martin will shoot at the Canadian 3-D National Championships July 31 before she leaves for Italy and the Worlds competition on August 23. “(I will) try to find a healthy balance of train and rest in preparation for the nationals at the end Local longbow archer Sarah Martin placed silver in this year’s BC 3-D Provincial Championships. of the month,” she said.
New gym floor makes an impact The Similkameen Recreation Centre recently received a grant totalling $3,551 from the Tire Stewardship BC to install impact flooring in the gym. The grant program supports the recycling of used vehicle tires for other uses such as impact or safety matting and is used in playgrounds, ice rinks and gyms.
Our project will use 10mm thick interlocking tiles to cover about 900 square feet and is coloured black with added grey and green flecks. We have installed the tiles as an impact material in the fitness room to absorb impact from weights and machines, an added benefit is the reduction in wear Impact flooring was installed in the gym at the Similkameen Recreation Centre. and tear on the floor tiles.
JAYESH PATEL 2 LITRES OF FLUID A DAY We often hear that we should drink eight cups of water a day...that’s about 2 litres. This isn’t necessarily so. Two litres of fluid per day is how we should describe our needs. That fluid includes coffee, tea, milk, BOATING WITH PETS fruits (which are 90% water) as well stews and soups. One sign of By Dr. Moira Drosdovech PART I adequate fluid intake is light-yellow urine. CAUSE OF VARICOSE VEINS UNKNOWN Because it’s summer time and that means a lot of us are out on lakes or on the sea, we should address the issues surroundWhen the walls of veins, usually in the legs, have weakened, a bulging ing taking a pet with you on board your boat. Some of you might even be thinking about taking a longer term ocean cruise above the skin occurs. This is called varicose veins. Crossing your legs with your sailboat and your pet. all the time does not cause it, neither does smoking. Although the cause As a matter of fact, my sister and her husband left May 18 to sail from near Nanaimo, B.C. to Alaska and back again on isn’t entirely known, standing for long periods of time can increase their 40 foot cruiser over the next 3 months and, you guessed it, Charles, the fearless cat, is on board! Below is an excerpt pressure on the veins plus there is a genetic component. Support stockings do help the condition. from their blog May 21, 2007 about poor Charles! “We left Comox Harbour this morning, the sky beautiful and clear! Our winds were a blustery 11 knots, but we had 4’ TV NOT GOOD FOR CHILDREN UNDER 2 Passive watching of TV and videos is not good for children under the swells, some crashing over our bow. This did not go over very well with HRH Prince Charles. It was his first day of being age of two. Pediatricians in the U.S. say that this practice harms the seasick. These swells formed yesterday and over night as the winds changed direction from the SE to NW. But the good development of the child. This doesn’t apply to those interactive games news is that the swells have calmed down now, Charles is sleeping in the bright sunshine and feeling much better.” designed for the young child. Cats and dogs adapt to onboard living quite well, in other words, when the boat is stationary, but travelling is another matNEWBORNS AND VACCINES ter. Pets rarely do well offshore, but that is not meant to discourage you from boating with your pet. Just take the time to do We are sometimes asked why newborns need so many vaccines so early the research so you can do the right thing for you and your pet. Cruising for long duration trips is much different to what in their lives. Antibodies from the mom provide some protection but we might do right here in the Okanagan and we certainly don’t get 4 foot swells! If you can acclimate your pet to boating, this wears off quickly in a month or so. Since newborns are so small, start with small trips, even just getting on and off the boat at the dock several times (treats make this a fun game) and go for getting sick will affect them much more seriously than older children. It is safe to give multiple injections of vaccine to infants and adults. very short cruises, stop and float, cruise a little more. Even if you think your pet is a good boating candidate, there are some things you should take into consideration before A good understanding of immunization is important for the future health of your children. Our pharmacists can clarify any queries you embarking in any boat or on any trip with your pet. Questions to ask yourself before boating with pets: may have on the subject. Does your pet tolerate a harness and leash? Does your pet get over-excited in new situations? Does your pet get seasick easily? Is your pet old? PHARMASAVE KEREMEOS What would you do if you had to depart and your pet went missing? The safety of the vessel OSTEO CLINIC and crew would have to come first! BONE DENSITY SCAN Have they been given a clean bill of health by your veterinarian and have up to date Rabies $20 FEE vaccine certificates if you are travelling cross border? Wednesday, July 22, 2015 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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Pharmasave is celebrating its 40th anniversary July 22. Congratulations current and former employees on this milestone.
Downtown pharmacy celebrating 40 years in community Jay Patel, RPh, Pharmacy Manager
On July 22, 2015 Keremeos Pharmasave will celebrate the store’s 40th anniversary in our community. Throughout the years, our store has been dedicated to helping the residents of Keremeos and the surrounding areas to live healthy lifestyles. Our pharmacy team is W ATM NO LE! B AVAILA
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to your medications or health conditions. We encourage you to visit our store on July 22nd to help us celebrate. We will be having an Osteoporosis Clinic and special anniversary sales in the store. From 11:00 am to 3:00 pm in our parking lot we will have blood glucose testing services, games, face paint-
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CAPRICORN: Capricorn, take a hectic schedule day-by-day. Everything will get done in time, and you just need to have a little patience. Distract yourself this week. AQUARIUS: Someone or something may have turned you off of making a large purchase, Aquarius. Discuss your sudden change of heart with someone close to you. PISCES: Don’t turn your world upside down to take on another project, Pisces. You have plenty on your plate to keep you busy as it is. ARIES: You are in for a treat this week, Aries. You finally get to experience the results of all of your hard work. Celebrate with a dinner out or a good party. TAURUS: Taurus, calmly approach a difficult situation this week. Giving yourself time to carefully assess a problem will provide the most effective solution. GEMINI: Gemini, a resolution to a problem you haven’t been able to solve is on the horizon. This will make things much easier in the long run, and your patience will pay off. CANCER: Cancer, since you are a friendly person and the life of the party, it should come as no surprise that everyone wants to be your friend. Expand your social circle if you feel you have time. LEO: Leo, sometimes you take on too much. Reevaluate your schedule and see if there are ways you can cut back on your commitments for a few days. VIRGO: Virgo, your goal for the time being is to take care of business and clear your calendar. You may be more than ready to indulge in some rest and relaxation. LIBRA: Curiosity may get the better of you this week, Libra. It’s good to pursue your interests, but make sure you aren’t stepping on anyone’s toes along the way. SCORPIO: Scorpio, you desire quick answers, but no one seems to be moving at your pace this week. You might just have to buckle down and be patient. Answers will come in due time. SAGITTARIUS: Sagittarius, a trip is enticing, but you have too many responsibilities on your plate to up and leave right now. You will have time to get away soon enough. FOR ENTERTAINMENT ONLY
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Chef Karl Schorb from the Branding Iron Bar & Grill took home the Judges’ Choice Award for Best Small Bites. The dish was paired with Eau Vivre Winery’s 2014 Cinq Blanc.
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A lucky few packed umbrellas in their cars in preparation for the downpour Saturday night at the BBQ King competition. Despite the rain the evening was filled with laughter, good food and great wine.
Chef Chris Boehm of Penticton’s Burger 55 won the People’s Choice Award for “Best Wine and Food Pairing of the night”
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Schooten also took home the Judges’ Choice Award for Most Creative Dish. In addition to crowning its first Queen the event marked another first Saturday night when a torrential downpour forced dedicated BBQ King patrons into the tea room at the Grist Mill for the awards. The crowd erupted into cheers as Chris Mathieson of the Grist Mill delivered a small thank you speech to everyone that attended. “The rain although inconvenient is incredibly important to us in the valley,” he said. “It did not dampen our spirits.” Another familiar Similkameen chef took home the Small Bites competition award. This was the first year for the appetizer competition. Chef Karl Schorb from the Branding Iron Bar & Grill took home the Judges’ Choice Award for Best Small Bites. The dish was paired with Eau Vivre Winery’s 2014 Cinq Blanc. The other awards included: Chef Jeff Van Geest from Miradoro Restaurant at Tinhorn Creek took home the Judges’ Choice Award for Best Plating Presentation. Chef Jeff’s dish was paired with Forbidden Fruit Winery’s 2013 Plum Noir. Chef Chris Boehm of Penticton’s Burger 55 won the People’s Choice Award for “Best Wine and Food Pairing of the night”. He created a braised short rib and Qualicum blue stuffed AAA beef burger with
Chef Jeff Van Geest from Miradoro Restaurant at Tinhorn Creek took home the Judges’ Choice Award for Best Plating Presentation. Chef Jeff’s dish was paired with Forbidden Fruit Winery’s 2013 Plum Noir. In partnership with
I would like to express my appreciation to all of my wonderful friends and neighbours who sent me good wishes and such lovely flowers during my stay in hospital recently. Happily I seem to be on the way to recovery and hope to be enjoying soon, meeting and chatting with all of you in this lovely Village which is “home”. Sincerely Barbara Holt
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731 12TH AVE., KEREMEOS $291,500 *1450 sqft 3 bed, 2 bath rancher with A/C & dbl garage. * private back deck & yard w/access to walking tails, easy to show! MLS® 1-3455 HWY 3, KEREMEOS $139,900
1077 2ND AVE., HEDLEY $325,000 * stunning views of Hedley & 20 mile creek, large home, move in ready! * 3265 sqft, 4 bed, 3 bath, clean & neat, perfect for family, B&B, or child care! MLS®
10 - 31 HWY 3A, KEREMEOS $25,900
*well priced 2 bdrm home in Park walking distance to town! * fruit trees, grapes, flowers - what a great yard, some finishing left in the house!
*like new 1156 sqft, 3 bed, 2 bath in 55+ pet friendly park! * low maintenance yard, 2 carports, shop, and so much extra parking! MLS®
3144 10TH AVE., KEREMEOS $324,900
* 2 acres all set up for horses! Fenced & gated, hay storage, shop, gardens & fruit trees! * Lg house with basement, private front deck, perfect to enjoy Rural Life! MLS®
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42 - 4354 HWY 3, KEREMEOS $114,900
* Riverside Resort! Lot backing onto crown land, steps to the pool. * easy maintenance, beautiful park model, landscaped, easy to love the lifestyle! MLS®
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7-622 KEREMEOS BYPASS RD, KEREMEOS $99,900 * 2 bed, 2 bath, 1245 sqft w/carport & fenced back yard. * very nice home, covered deck, bonus room & so much more! MLS®
2649 HWY 3, KEREMEOS $439,900 *nearly an acre with large family home * No Zoning & no land use restrictions, you can do anything here! MLS®