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Changes mean more spirited artisanal markets Tara Bowie Review Staff

There might be wine for sale at this year’s Light Up Art and Craft Fair and other similar events held throughout the region.

British Columbia’s wine, beer and spirit producers and their customers got an early gift this year with the announcement that liquor sales can now be a part of annual artisanal markets.

“We are pleased with the recent changes announced to allow for BC wine, beer and spirits to be sold at craft and artisanal markets throughout the province. People really enjoyed seeing our wineries at Farmers’ Markets and now this is an extension, allowing for wine sales at craft and artisanal markets,” Caroline Cottrill, president of the Similkameen Wineries Association said.

An annual market is described as taking place once a year and may be open for up to 35 consecutive days (in the same location).

“It’s a natural fit as the types of products sold at these types of events are local, handmade goods, and adding local, handcrafted BC wine, beer and spirits is a perfect complement. Now you can go to a holiday craft market and buy your locally made jams, vinegars, Christmas ornaments, knitted-wear and locally made wine, beer and spirits. Your holiday shopping just got easier,” she said.

This new announcement rides on the coattails of a the

decision to allow liquor sales at farmers’ markets.

As with all updates to B.C.’s liquor landscape, health and safety is top of mind. All market vendors selling and serving alcohol are required to have Serving It Right training, to ensure they understand the responsibilities and risks associated with alcohol.

“Liquor sales at farmers’ markets has been so well received throughout the province that we’ve decided to build on the model, adding artisan markets into the fold.

Artisan markets focus on high-quality, handmade goods and I think they’ll be a great fit for the many craftspeople who create, produce and take great pride in their spirits, wine and brews here in British Columbia. This is another innovative way to further support B.C. liquor producers, many of which are small businesses, while at the same time offering consumers additional choices,” Coralee Oakes, Ministry of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction said in a press release.

Not included in the new regulations are flea markets and commercial/import markets.

Artisanal markets that allow the selling of liquor must be comprised of at least six vendors that do not sell or serve liquor to ensure the focus of the market continues to be artisan crafts.

Liquor sales at artisan and farmers markets are a choice left to each individual market and municipality Liquor sales can now be a part of annual artisanal markets. to adopt.

Ghoulish fun for all ages planned for Halloween Review Staff

Spooktacular events are planned for all ages this Halloween.

Halloween should prove to be a spooktacular night in Keremeos this year.

With Halloween happening on a Saturday there are events for young and old being held throughout the village and area.

The night kicks off with with a haunted house at the Keremeos Elks Lodge.

Volunteers from the Elks and South Similkameen Arts Society have been working on the layout and the decorations for weeks and it’s sure to put a fright in all who dare to go through.

The haunted house starts at 5 p.m. and runs till 8 p.m on October 31.

After the haunted house and after some trick or treating everyone is invited to some fun and fireworks put on by the community of Elim Tabernacle and a group of volunteers.

The road along 9 th Street in front of the church and recreation centre will be closed to traffic from around 6 p.m. till about 9 p.m., so families can safely bring their young ones for some fun.

Hot dogs donated by Valu-Plus Foods

will be served up and everyone will have a chance to enjoy a free game of bowling at the recreation centre.

The evening will be capped off with fireworks starting at 8 p.m.

After the young trick or treaters fall to the sugar crash, either in bed or are acting like zombies in front of the television, there are several grown up events taking place.

The Keremeos Legion is holding a dinner and dance on October 31 that includes prizes for costumes. The dinner starts at 5 p.m. and the dance at 6 p.m.

The entertainer is Diane Ball with special guest singer songwriter Joanne Fauteux.

There is also the Masquerade Madness, Halloween Ball at the Cawston Ball taking place on Oct. 31. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and entertainment starts at 8 p.m.

Live music will feature Wild Organic Humans, J.E.M Trio, and DJ JD Deluxe.

Everyone is encouraged to bring a nonperishable item to donate to the food bank.

Happy Halloween from the Review Staff!

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Allie Arnst, left, and Heather Hibbs stand with a sample of their work at the Tree to Me art show opening Saturday.

Tree to Me Fall Art Show opening draws large crowd Ron Shonk Submitted

October 24th marked the opening of a new local artists’ showing in the pleasant and spacious interior of Tree to Me, 1217 Hwy 3A, just north of Keremeos.

Primarily a local business that combines the seasonal sale of their own grown organic fruits and vegetables, a year-round Bed and Breakfast, a broadspectrum gift shop including preserves from their kitchen, a daily-fresh bakery, and a sit-down place for fine coffees, pastries, and breakfast and lunch entrees, Tree to Me has also established itself as the area’s most popular art gallery.

Their new Autumn Show features Fine Art works by local artists Allie Arnst and Heather Hibbs.

Allie’s artistry is rooted in her home province of Saskatchewan, where the rolling wheat fields meet

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the sky, and the wide open spaces stimulate the artist’s eye like an inviting blank canvas. She now lives in and loves the Similkameen Valley, which provides its own stimulation to a growing number of artists.

Heather, an artistic hair stylist for twenty-eight years, moved to Hedley two years ago with her three young children. Here, she began to draw as a way to “unwind” and to feed and broaden her creativity.

Stimulated by the natural beauty of the area and the creative beauty of her kids, she and they began to paint at their kitchen table. She has been painting ever since. The children provide a driving force, and often help to name her finished works.

The two-women show continues through December 11. Three walls of art await your viewing pleasure.

Tree to Me is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Keremeos focus of UBC project Tara Bowie Review Staff

The recent Taste of Our Valley event has the wet the tastebuds of several marketing students.

As a school project a group of seven marketing students from the University of British Columbia in Kelowna is working to map the overall social health for residents in Keremeos. The group is focussing on how to integrate the different age, cultural, and ethic demographics.

One of the group’s ideas it to hold an event that would bring together all demographics, ethnicities and ages of residents in Keremeos.

“We’ve heard that what Keremeos is really in need of is a way to bring together everyone, that the different cultures are really separated and keep to their own. What we’re thinking is very similar to this event but would include all ages and all cultures,” Arden Sauve, a third year marketing student at UBC said.

Sauve said the event could include interactive components and different activities to learn about cultures.

“What we’re doing is coming up with a plan that could be executed if someone wanted to. We do everything but actually hold the event,” Brogan

Whatley, another student working on the event said.

The students are currently holding a survey to collect more information about the community. The survey is available on the village’s website.

Keremeos was chosen as a project community by faculty at UBC. Another group is working on a plan to address youth needs in the community.

The students have met with Village council and stakeholders in the community to hear what they think is important. They also work with Village councillor Arlene Arlow.

Many of the students had never been to Keremeos before the project.

“I live in Hope, so I’d actually been here but to get fruit or when we were driving through. I’ve never really stopped here or spent anytime here. It’s great,” Sauve said.

The other two group members from Kelowna and Jasper, Alberta had never been to Keremeos.

Mayor Manfred Bauer saw the project as a great opportunity for Keremeos.

“This is really complementing our work on becoming a more age-friendly community,” he said.

The group must prepare a 25-page report and a presentation about their findings before the end of term.

Input sought in library changes Review Staff

A new chapter is starting for the Keremeos Library and residents will have a chance to provide input Friday, November 6.

In September Village councillors heard that without additional funding from the municipality or another funding stream the library would be faced with staffing cuts and most likely the reduction of open hours.

The Okanagan Regional Library board underwent a review in recent years and created a new

formula for funding to ensure communities that were paying into services were receiving those services.

It turned out Keremeos was not paying enough to maintain the service levels it received.

The Okanagan Regional Library will hold a community consultation about the future of the library on November 6 at 7 p.m. at Victory Hall.

The board is asking for insight and feedback into services offered at the library.

Everyone is welcome.

Fentanyl found in South Okanagan overdoses Dale Boyd Black Press

Interior Health has confirmed that fentanyl was present in the some of the recent overdoses in the South Okanagan, two of which resulted in death.

Osoyoos and Oliver RCMP announced on Oct. 8 that the two deaths that occurred in Ollala were suspected to be related to the nine overdose cases two weeks ago.

On Oct. 21 Interior Health issued a statement confirming that test results indicate the drug fentanyl was present in some of the cases of suspected overdoses at the South Okanagan General Hospital.

“While not using drugs at all is the best way to avoid overdose and other health impacts, we advise those who are using drugs to take steps to reduce the risk,” Interior Health stated in a press release.

It’s unclear how many of the overdose cases were fentanyl related at this point, and a representative

from Interior Health said they will not be releasing any more information regarding how many cases involved fentanyl due to patient confidentiality. The type of drugs involved would be a matter for the RCMP according to Interior Health, who previously stated that the age range for the recent cases includes adults from 20-60 years old.

Interior Health says to reduce the risk of an overdose don’t mix different drugs, do not take drugs alone, take a small sample of a drug before taking the usual dosage, never experiment with higher doses and keep an eyey out for friends who are ingesting drugs.

Signs of an overdose include a headache, nausea, confusion, vomiting, shakes and fainting. If experiencing theses symptoms after ingesting an illicit drug, or if you believe you are witnessing an overdose call 911 immediately.

Highschoolers hope to scare hunger away this Halloween Review Staff

Before you start to scold teenagers you think are too old for trick or treating this year, hear them out they just might be collecting food donations for the Cawston Food Bank.

Members of this year’s Similkameen Elementary Secondary School student council will be going door-to-door in costume to help feed those in need.

“We know there’s people going hungry out there

and we want to do what we can to help,” Sukhman Gill, co-president of student council said.

The campaign is called We Scare Hunger.

About 15 representatives from student council will be out on Halloween night. The group will be divided into several smaller groups.

The house team that collects the most non-perishable food will receive 200 points for their team.

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Left to right, Arden Sauve, Nicole Cantley, and Brogan Whatley are part of a group of marketing students tasked with coming up with an inclusive event for the residents of Keremeos.

THANK YOU! Heartfelt thanks to the many friends and family for the overwhelming support given us following Jack’s accident. We are sincerely grateful for all the assistance, visits, concerns and prayers. You saw a need and reached out to help us.

Your caring and thoughtfulness are so greatly appreciated. We are truly blessed to be a part of this community. Thank you for your kindness.

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2016 - 2020 FINANCIAL PLAN

Council will be discussing the Village of Keremeos 2016 - 2020 Financial Plan at a series of meetings December 2015 through April 2016. While citizens are encouraged to attend any and all Council meetings to listen to Council’s discussions and ask questions, a specific opportunity to hear your views has been scheduled at the regular meeting of Council November 02, 2015 – 7 PM. For more information please contact the Village Office at 250.499.2711

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND COUNCIL PROCEDURE BYLAW 793 Public Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 124 (3) of the Community Charter, that it is the intent of the Village of Keremeos Council to consider a proposed amendment to Council Procedure bylaw No. 793, 2011 at the November 2, 2015 regular Council Meeting, which will be held at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at Village of Keremeos Municipal Hall, 702 – 4th Street, Keremeos, BC. In general terms, the proposed amendment is to change the start time of Regular Council meeting held the 1st Monday of the month from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The proposed bylaw and report will be available for viewing from October 21, 2015 to November 2, 2015 at the Village Office between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or on the Village website.

Persons who wish to make representations regarding the proposed bylaw amendment will be given an opportunity to be heard and to present written submissions at the November 2, 2015 Council meeting. Written submissions to Council regarding the proposed bylaw amendment will be included in the public information package for the November 2, 2015 Council meeting and for the public record.

Enquiries can be made to the Chief Administrative Officer, 250-4992711 or cao@keremeos.ca

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Safe hiking ain’t brain surgery It is a story all too familiar in British Columbia.

On the evening of Saturday October 24 Whistler Pemberton RCMP were advised of a hiker who failed to arrive at Cerise Creek. Search and rescue crews, aided by two helicopters, searched throughout the following day, and eventually located the hiker’s body in a rock crevasse.

In any given year search and rescue crews in the province respond to nearly 1,000 incidents involving over 1,300 missing, lost or injured persons. Search efforts are accompanied by significant financial costs and personal risk to rescue volunteers.

Earlier this year numerous crews searched seven days for a missing couple in the Cathedral Lakes area.

Remarkably the pair was located in reasonably good health on the same day rescue workers were considering abandoning their efforts and quite literally giving the lost visitors up for dead.

Government and volunteer agencies are proficient in providing warnings and education about many of the dangers inherent in everything from just waking up in the morning – anywhere – to negotiating some of the daily challenges unique to survival in communities surrounded by wilderness.

Public service campaigns about how to avoid bears, for example, co-exist with the more universal messages about the hazards of texting and driving.

A province that promotes tourism and particularly the backcountry rugged appeal of thousands of miles of trails needs to do more to make tourists and permanent residents cognizant of the dangers of hiking, and the tools required to hike safely.

Smart hiking isn’t exactly brain surgery, but the ABCs of how not to get lost, and how to survive if you do get lost, demand greater promotion.

Most of it is really common sense. Don’t hike alone, plan ahead with maps and guidebooks, dress appropriately and leave word of your destination and schedule.

Technology also has a huge role to play. A GPS can help a hiker stay on course and significantly reduce the changes of getting lost and disoriented.

An even more useful tool is the Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), a one-way safety communication device that can alert rescue personnel about an emergency – providing a location of the emergency anywhere on earth.

When activated, the PLB works in the same way as an Emergency Locator Transmitter on an aircraft. The device transmits a continuous distress signal to orbiting satellites that then sends the signal for processing to a ground station. When combined with GPS technology a PLB can locate a missing hiker within 200 feet.

That’s a pretty good deal for a device that retails anywhere from $300 to $1,000.

Safe hiking habits and the use of GPS and PLB technology deserve greater promotion.

As well, even if hikers are not going to avail themselves of the latest in stay-alive technology, every effort should be made to fund PLBs for the volunteers who risk their lives every time a hiker is reported missing or injured.

To that point, many ground search and rescue workers supply all of their own equipment and better municipal and provincial funding for these crews should be encouraged.

British Columbia benefits from the services of 2,500 unpaid search and rescue professional volunteers, located in more than 80 communities, available seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

Together these men and women donate over 100,000 hours of their time on call outs annually, and 95 per cent of the people they are looking for are found or rescued within the first 24 hours of a volunteer group being activated.

The cost to replace these volunteer hours in direct salaries alone would exceed $5 million a year.

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Myths of the Highway of Tears

VICTORIA – The scandal of the week at the B.C. legislature is what could be termed “delete-gate.”

Primarily, it revolves around 36 pages of government emails that the NDP opposition has been trying for a year to get under freedom of information legislation. They relate to a series of meetings between transportation ministry bureaucrats and remote communities along Highway 16, between Prince George and Prince Rupert.

If you want all of the accusations about government secrecy and alleged cover-ups, I invite you to read “Access Denied,” the latest report of the Information and Privacy Commissioner at www.oipc. bc.ca, and transcripts of question period in the legislature this week.

What you won’t find there is much discussion of the actual problem, which is a shortage of safe and practical transportation options in and out of these communities, most of which are federally funded aboriginal reserves far from the region’s only highway.

What we have seen for decades is a dramatic media

narrative about increased transit, one or more in places where serial killers existing service preying on vulmay be undernerable women used. Nationally, hitch-hiking the narrative is that along what is deep-seated social now known problems within world-wide as aboriginal commuTOM FLETCHER the Highway of nities would someTears. how be solved by T h e a lawyer-heavy Wikipedia judicial inquiry that entry for Highway of Tears looks only at tragedies involvgives a sense of the credibil- ing women. ity of this narrative. It begins If you drive Highway 16 with the unsolved murder of today, you will see fading billGloria Moody, last seen leav- boards pleading for informaing a bar in Williams Lake in tion on the disappearance of 1969. That’s a long way from Madison Scott. She was last Highway 16. seen in the early hours of May Then there was Monica Jack, 28, 2011, after a grad party in killed in 1978. DNA technol- the woods outside Vanderhoof. ogy resulted in a charge finally Her truck and tent were still being laid last year against a there. Again, nothing to do with known serial rapist. This was hitch-hiking, but at least it was even further away, near Merritt, near Highway 16. and she was a 12-year-old ridHere’s something else ing her bike. you won’t often hear in the Other cases involve street Highway of Tears melodrama. prostitution in and around There is commercial bus serPrince George, an urban hub vice on Highway 16, although for a large aboriginal popu- Greyhound reduced frequency lation similar to Regina and in 2013 as it struggles with low Winnipeg. ridership and high costs.

Discussion in Victoria BC Transit also operates focuses on urban notions of bus service to some remote

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communities like Kispiox and Gitsegukla, connecting them south to Smithers. But BC Transit requires local governments and riders to cover about half the cost. Indian Act reserves don’t pay.

North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice has noted that what people in remote communities ask for is a way to get back and forth for shopping and medical appointments.

Yes, shopping is an important need, as those who live in remote areas can tell you. And Northern Health already runs a bus service for remote residents who need medical care.

Rice’s observations at least move us toward practical solutions, although most of her effort seems directed towards political blame.

I hope the infamous 36 pages of emails are eventually released, since they were not deleted but rather excluded from release. They may bring the discussion back to the actual public service issue, which is what realistic transportation options exist for these communities.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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Some conversations are missed forever Art Martens livingsignificantly.ca

When I received the email saying cousin Eddy had just passed away, a thought emerged unbidden from the misty depths of my sub-conscious. It suggested there was a conversation I had not had with Eddy. Now the opportunity had slipped away and a sense of dark disquiet settled in the bowels of my psyche.

I always called Eddy on his birthday.

However, in work and life experience, we had walked on radically different paths. I realized now that conversationally we had not drilled deep enough.

A few days after the email, Eddy’s sister asked me to gather information about his life and write the eulogy. Maybe, I thought, his 8 surviving siblings would be able to answer some of the questions I should have asked him.

I wanted to know what had given him meaning and a sense of fulfillment. What had been important to him? What had given him pleasure and joy? Had anything surprised him? Did he regret anything? Who had he been close to? What were his thoughts, knowing he would shortly draw his final breath??

Eddy was born at home in a small settlement not far from Steinbach, Manitoba, the same area in which I was born. He was delivered by our grandmother Susana, who in her time delivered hundreds of babies.

Our mothers were sisters. In 1947 the family moved to the Fraser Valley and when he was old enough, he quit school and got a job.

Most of his 9 siblings became successful in real estate. Several gravitated to the eye glass business. Eddy worked as a trucker, driving first a highway rig and in recent years a dump truck.

It was well known that he lived with a couple of addictions. One sister said, “he enjoyed his alcohol and cigarettes.” His siblings were concerned about this but he apparently did not give much thought to the health implications. If there was a price to pay, he would pay it without grumbling.

Unlike some who are driven to despair and life on the street by substance dependency, Eddy possessed the inner ruggedness to carry on with work and a social life.

His siblings are now focusing on positives. “In his early years,” Alvin his youngest brother recalled, “Eddy was a great yodeler.

He played the accordian very well. He tried to teach me but that didn’t go anywhere. He was my big brother. I was there his last night and he died in my arms.”

Being a truck driver gave Eddy a sense of deep purpose and self-respect. Jake, an older brother said, “he was a born trucker. For him the truck was almost like a live person. When his truck was being loaded, he stood on the running board to watch. He didn’t allow it to be overloaded.”

Vic, the superintendent on many high rise projects Eddy drove for said, “he was my best driver. When we were ready to begin digging a hole for a new building, in the morning I’d see a truck come flying around the corner. It was always Eddy. He set the pace.” Cathy, his life partner, said he was called “Fast Eddy” by other truckers. He retired at age 70. In appreciation for his faithful service, his employer sent him and Kathy to Mexico for a holiday.

Eddy’s joy came from an extraordinarily close relationship with Cathy, the love of his life for the past 10 years. “Five years ago our dog Princess and I began riding in the truck with him on his jobs,” she said. “I’d pack a lunch, sometimes it was buns with sliced meat and tomatoes. We’d stop in a park and eat. Eddy often told people we have a picnic everyday.”

For 20 years a shadow had hovered over Eddy’s life. He had not talked with his son Danny during that time and didn’t know how to bring about a healing of the relationship.

A week before he passed away, his brothers Jake and Andy approached Danny about a reconciliation. Eddy’s younger sister Leona shaved Eddy and cut his hair, to prepare him for Danny’s surprise visit. It went well, and Danny, his wife Shawna and their 3 children are now welcome members of the extended family.

According to Alvin, just before his passing Eddy said, “I’ve made peace with God. I’m not scared to die. I’m happy.”

Halloween is a good time to teach manners One of the downsides to living outside of town is missing most of Halloween.

October 31st is just another day on the calendar when you have a 200-metre long driveway.

It was not always so for the DeMeer family, which for many years lived on a village street that – given clement weather – welcomed hundreds of trick-or-treaters annually.

In fairness, the word welcomed might be something of a stretch.

As with all holidays and celebrations Halloween tasks were divided in the family along strict gender lines. Mr. DeMeer accompanied the spawn on their door-to-door travels, at first pulling the Little Tykes wagon and later trailing at a respectable distance. My job was to hand out candy, which is a lot harder than it sounds if you want to do it right.

Early on I became very discouraged at what can only be described as a total lack of Halloween etiquette demonstrated by the children of our community. Ghosts and goblins and Disney princesses would stump up the steps to the vestibule, thrust out an open pillowcase and stand there sullenly.

There was no eye contact, only the rare “trick or treat”, and thank yous were extremely thin on the ground.

(Google is grand. It is truly Some of our Halloween grand.) guests were so rude as to be This practice made it to the actually picky about the candy Americas in the late nineteenth they were offered. Rejection century, only western children ranged from disparaging looks turned the tables, so to speak. to outright criticism.

Instead of offering a service in “You know, your neighbor exchange for food, they threatis giving out full sized chocoened their neighbors with vanlate bars.”

ANDREA DEMEER dalism and theft. Give me a “Popcorn? All you got is treat or I will play a trick. No popcorn? Never mind.” old dog This was never more eviapples? I will take the wagon new tricks wheels off your buckboard. dent than the year I thought it Give me a pencil? I will would be a novel and health egg your house. conscious idea to hand out colArmed with this underorful pencils instead of little bags of potato chips. Even Mr. DeMeer ques- standing I launched a one-woman campaign tioned the festive spirit behind that decision. to return Halloween trick or treating to its He predicted someone would egg the original and gentle roots. Children knocking on the DeMeers’ front door on Halloween house. had to perform in some way – make some Someone did.

That shouldn’t have been a surprise. Trick kind of engagement – before receiving a or treating, or “guising” (from “disguising”), treat.

Little girls dressed as cats had to meow. traditions began in the Middle Ages. Children and sometimes poor adults would dress up in Little boys dressed as Harry Potter had to costumes and go around door to door during demonstrate a spell. Often trick or treaters Hallowmas begging for food or money in just had to answer a simple question related exchange for songs and prayers, often said on to their costumes. Where did Dracula live?

Who was Tinker Bell’s best friend? When behalf of the dead.

creatively utterly failed I resulted to math.

You want a peanut butter cup? What’s five times six?

Always in the background was the ghostly voice of Mr. DeMeer. They are going to egg the house. They are going to smash the pumpkins.

But this time he was wrong. Halloween stops were more time consuming at the DeMeer home but they almost always included laughter, and there was often a line up snaking down the walk. My best Halloween memory is of a little girl dressed as some kind of pony manufactured by Mattel. She might have been five years old, very bright and approval seeking, and had no troubles answering her question: a baby horse is called a colt.

About five minutes she appeared again at the front door.

Hmmmmmm? A double-dipper?

The little pony was quick to assure me she didn’t want another package of gum. Yes she had gone back and stood at the end of the line but she appealed to me with enormous, hopeful eyes. “Can I just have another question?”

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Letters to the Editor

Fruit picker’s life filled with adventures

To the Editor: Life as a fruit picker isn’t necessarily all that it’s picked out to be.

There are many lessons and hardships to learn about the farm labour trade before one is to become a responsible money-making reliable hard working picker.

The year I found out there were cherries in the Okanagan to pick was my first year fruit picking.

Previously I lived in the city and suburbs with all the basic necessities of life. I worked a variety of jobs in construction/warehousing /customer service. I didn’t know what else I wanted to do but to play music, so I went on an adventure to the Okanagan to pursue a lifestyle.

Through observations and personal experience over the years, the main reason why folk make the fruit picking attempt is that we are not entirely sure what we are doing in our lives and wish to go on an adventure in which we can live freely, explore culture, and make money.

Arriving to our first orchard, saying hello to some French Canadians, I made a joke pre-

tending that I knew how to speak French. I made friends with some Quebecois.

Then the folk came from all over Canada and the world to pick the Okanagan cherries, East Coast, Ontario, Mid-Canada and mainly Quebec (as it’s been a pilgrimage for over the last 50 years).

Throughout season in the Okanagan, the Anglo/Franco relationship is at its highest density in British Columbia. Besides the locals of the Okanagan, West Coasters are a minority in the picking lifestyle.

With picking, learning to pick is important. We learned and strategized on all the tricks of the trade.

We would be stunned watching the high baller’s work their magic.

As variables of picking depend on many factors including, working efficiently, keeping well nourished, staying motivated, acquiring big fruit, but mainly, keeping a healthy ratio on recreational partying, to being well involved with the community, to keeping an independent healthy living for an overall well nourished season.

What happens on a farm depends on the quality of living provided by the farmer, energy/amenities/crew.

Generating the return of fruit pickers is a plus.

The goal is to have a solid relationship with the farmer due to a well managed crop, standard facilities, positive energy, and room to share responsibilities. As a picker the job entails communicating clearly about quality of work, respecting the farmer’s land/facilities, being a positive role model in the community and having a passion.

To the friends made over the year, to the ones that left and who stuck around for the season we’ve made a lot of memories.

We’ve shared times hanging out at the beach, communal living, playing music in the setting sun, working in the heat. May the story continue with an array of original characters.

But to the many good times, there have been many sketchy and scary times, including waking up at 4 a.m. to death threats as the night before some punks on drugs

Farmland needed more than National Park To the Editor: Over 40 years ago our provincial government recognized the fact that we have very little prime agriculture land in B.C. So an Agriculture Land Reserve was established to protect farm land for the future. This was not done without problems and flaws but generally when we look back over the 40 years the outcome of saving farm land has been positive.

The Agriculture Land Reserve is under constant attack to be reduced.

There are always reasons to remove agriculture land such as city subdivisions, roads, utilities, etc. A current example is the loss of 30,000 acres of farm land for the Site C Dam. The next biggest threat to losing farmland is here in the South OkanaganSimilkameen with the thought of having a National Park take over our farms and ranches.

Having a National Park in the middle of settlement lands is not a practical situation. The cost of purchasing all the private lands would be extremely expensive and just the fencing alone would be a

In memory of Allan Castle

The family of the late Allan Castle wish to express their sincere thanks and deep appreciation to this community, that has offered kindness, support and messages of sympathy and comfort during Allan’s long illness as well as now, during our bereavement. We commend and thank the wonderful front desk staff, nurses, home support and community nurses at the South Similkameen Health Centre Keremeos. We are grateful for the charitable donations to the South Okanagan Similkameen (South Simiklameen Health Centre) Medical Foundation. We also extend special thanks to Dr. Johan Boshoff for his compassionate care and support for Allan and the whole family.

Thank you

nightmare as the boundaries would be continuously changing. If a National Park was started anywhere in the proposed areas then Parks Canada would become the biggest real-estate buyer in the region, by buying up the surrounding farms and continually eroding the Agriculture Land Reserve.

We need to continue to protect our sensitive ecosystem. In our area approximately one third of our land is already protected by our provincial government, Nature Trust, and First Nations. We need to continue to work together without losing our precious farm land. We need to protect our own land and not expect the federal government to do it.

Air, water, and land for food are the most important needs for survival. Hopefully our provincial government will continue to protect our farmlands here in the South Okanagan-Similkameen not only for our future farmers but for all people who want to eat real food.

Director of Area ‘B’ (Cawston) Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen George D. Bush

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had stolen electronics. There was also property trashed due to the farmer refusing to pay. And substance abuse.

For the skilled individual making good money piece work may not be good for folk on the verge of addiction.

Although in some cases the experience of picking may not be as easy as it seems. There are hundreds of orchards in the Okanagan with a variety of folk intending to pick fruit.

It’s a living culture where anything could happen, in reference to the “wild wild west” nomadic truth.

Doing so, we put ourselves on a quest to become who we are meant to be, through the adventure, working hardships, solving the problematic and learning the lesson in how to maintain a financial free and healthy living, as a fruit picker.

At the end of a well-managed consistent season, one could go anywhere in the world as the financial stardom of Okanagan fruit can be a launching pad, as it is also a landing pad, at the beginning of every season as folk come to work

with one another.

They come back with a refined guidance to making bank. They want stability in being well nourished, and with the motivation to learn the skill of the trade, fuelled by the love and passion of the life.

Money made is spent possibly to buy a guitar at the end of season, or to go back to school, to hibernate through winter, to buy a car or a plane ticket to chase the fruit, to be free from the traffic of society, to be free to find love and partnership, to be a part of community, part of a story in beautiful British Columbia.

Most leave, few stay.

As passions collide, our tale continues with a chapter in the Similkameen Valley, brought to you by the Harvest Bun, as we manage ourselves through the final stretch of this year’s Western Harvest.

There is a myriad of stories about folk living for a purpose we may not entirely understand, but we know that it is there, and have the passion to make a difference.

Matthew Winlaw Keremeos

Bowling in full swing The Wednesday short league bowling crowd is up and running for the season.

Although the group boasts some high scores it’s the laughter and good times that keep bowlers coming back each week.

High scorers for the first week of play include Cheryl Hendsbee, 203, Reta Lanrela, 200, Lynda Jensen, 207 and Henry Jensen, 257.

Lynda Jensen was also a high bowler in the Wednesday Ladies Bowling. Jensen bowled a 207, and 214 game.

Ruby Cavenaile also bowled a good game earning 201 points.

VILLAGE OF KEREMEOS Part-time Chief Financial Officer Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Chief Financial Officer co-ordinates and administers all financial management, investment, control, reporting and purchasing functions of the Village.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate excellent skills in strategic financial planning and management, using a collaborative style to balance competing demands. You must be self-motivated with proven experience in exercising tact, discretion and sound judgment while dealing with sensitive issues in a political environment. Strong policy development skills, analytical and problem solving skills as well as the ability to effectively communicate and interact with a variety of stakeholders will be important factors.

The successful candidate must have a professional accounting designation and a minimum of seven years related experience including at least three years in a management position, preferably in local government A good working knowledge of tangible capital asset management, MAIS software, the Community Charter, Local Government Act and PSAB principles is required.

This position will be subject to a six (6) month probationary period. The Village offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

For more information on the position please contact the undersigned.

Qualified applicants may email a cover letter, resume outlining qualifications and experience by 2:00 p.m., Friday November 20, 2015 to: Cathy Cowan, Chief Administrative Officer Village of Keremeos 702 4th Street, PO Box 160, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N0 Phone: 250-499-2711 Email: cao@keremeos.ca

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Water in the works in Olalla Review Staff

Watermain and communication system upgrades are on tap in Olalla.

The Regional District of OkanaganSimilkameen recently awarded global company, WSP Canada the job of designing, costing and tendering/ constructing the Olalla Water System upgrades.

Upgrades to the aging system started about 15 years ago in 1998/1999.

At that time work completed included construction of a new well with pump, a concrete reservoir, a pump house complete with electrical controls and various water main replacements.

The remaining old water mains will now be upgraded to help in reducing leakage within the Olalla Water System.

The design and cost estimates for all the remaining replacement work within the system started this week.

The construction of the water mains will be completed in phases.

Construction for Phase 1 of the replacement project is expected to start in the spring of 2016.

Additional phases might be added depending on available budget.

Frequent issues with the current communications system have caused RDOS operations staff to spend valuable time with false alarms and troubleshooting.

Also, the Olalla Water System currently does not have the ability to generate back-up power during a power outage.

The Regional District has retained Interior Instruments to upgrade the communications system and install a transfer switch to allow for a portable generator that can be utilized in the case of a power outage ensuring delivery of water to the Olalla system users.

It is expected that this communication system work will be complete before the end of the year.

Tutors needed to teach reading Dave Cursons Similkameen Family Literacy

Anyone interested in kids and in helping them do well in school might find tutoring a young reader a worthwhile use of their time.

It can be arranged through Similkameen Family Literacy and Cawston Primary School. Tutors give a half or whole morning one day at week at the school over a six-week period in the fall and for a similar period starting in February.

The Junction Literacy Centre in Vernon has led the province in showing how to put together kids, books and grownup tutors so that kids can be

happier with their reading and make gains at school.

“There are always some youngsters who, for one reason or another, have a rough time getting their reading skills together and a little help from an interested grownup can give them a needed lift,” says Dave Cursons, coordinator for Similkameen Family Literacy in Keremeos.

“A Tutor Training and Orientation expert will come to Keremeos once we have enough tutors on board to give the course.”

Inquiries go to Similkameen Family Literacy at 250-499-2352 Local 107.

You call us Used. Now we do, too!

A Canadian-owned and based company should be strategic about how it presents itself, which is what has driven the vision behind the refreshed brand of Used.ca (formerly UsedEverywhere.com).

The new Used.ca is a natural evolution for the company. While the focus will continue to be on communities and neighbours reducing waste and saving money, the new single name will resonate across the country. The move streamlines Used.ca’s marketing efforts and communications with communities.

The brand has gone from 84 distinct URLs to one. Not only is Used. ca easier to say, it’s also easier to spell, something that is critical in the online world.

“Used.ca on the surface seems like we’ve only trimmed 11 characters, but it creates opportunities, scalability, and a more recognizable name for Canadians,” says Lacey Sheardown, acting president and director of marketing for Used.ca.

“While our outward branding has been UsedEverywhere.com since 2008, even our staff have shortened the name to Used on a day-to-day basis!”

Used.ca is Canada’s largest Canadian-owned online classifieds

company and is part of Black Press Community News Media. The organization is headquartered in Victoria, BC, a city that is rich in both technology companies and entrepreneurs. This home base provides the perfect location for this Canadianfocused technology company to both learn from their peers and explore leading-edge innovation. As an end goal, Used.ca helps its users save their money by both selling and buying used items, so that they can make their income stretch further.

With more than two million unique visitors and 55 million pageviews per month, the family-friendly site is free from adult content, making it a safe place for brands to reach Canadians at a hyper-local level.

For more information, visit www.

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About Used.ca Used.ca operates free local classifieds across 84 communities in Canada. With head offices in Victoria, BC, and coast-to-coast sites from Victoria to PEI, this technology company focuses on families, community, sustainability and safety, while ensuring that sellers connect with buyers in a streamlined and efficient process. For more information, visit www.Used.ca.

Sandi Nolan

A sure sign the growing season is over. The crew from Mariposa fruit stand spent several days juicing fruit last week.

Taking steps to light trail in Keremeos Review Staff

It will soon be time to light up.

No, not cigarettes. No, not Christmas lights. No, not the pavement as the snow birds screech out of town.

But it’ll soon be time to light up the trail that runs through Keremeos.

The village of Keremeos nominated the Similkameen Trails Society for a FortisBC Community Giving Grant. The municipality was told at the recent UBCM conference that the trails society received the grant of $15,000.

The money will be used to buy 16 heavy-duty

solar powered LED bollards along the trail within the boundaries of the village.

Keremeos staff secured a quote from FirstLight Technologies for the bollards.

The solar bollards are 36-inches long and will be secured into the ground.

In addition to the grant about $1,500 will be used out of the parks budget as public works staff will install the solar lights.

The next step is for village staff and members of council to meet with the Similkameen Trails Society to discuss placements of the lights.

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Quiz yourself on the amazing business women right here in your community.

Tara Bowie Associate Editor

1.

Which professional Keremeos woman moved to Keremeos in 2010?

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Which professional Keremeos woman is related to Isaac Newton and aced physics?

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Which professional Keremeos woman is a big Nascar fan?

4.

Which professional Keremeos woman is studying to become a home inspector?

5.

Which professional Keremeos woman is with the man she fell in love with when she was 5 years old?

6.

Which professional Keremeos woman is known as “the gentle injector”?

12. Which professional Keremeos woman has won provincial and national awards for journalism?

7.

Which professional Keremeos woman is the grand daughter of the original owner of Zack’s in Keremeos?

13. Which professional Keremeos woman had her own business cards when she was just 16 years old?

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Which professional Keremeos woman is a former executive director of the Ontario Community Newspapers Association?

9.

Which professional Keremeos woman inherited her gift from her mother?

10. Which professional Keremeos woman likes most living creatures, NOT June Bugs though?

11. Which professional Keremeos woman worked for 10 years in the corporate world as an environmental advisor?

14. Which professional Keremeos woman has a great fear of mice?

15. Which professional Keremeos woman has worked in construction for 2 years?

16. Which professional Keremeos woman is also a Reiki Shaman practitioner?

17. Which professional Keremeos woman sits on the board of directors for Canada in her field?

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So you think you know the business women of Keremeos?

Match up names of our professional women with the questions at the bottom of the page.

There are some pretty fascinating women doing the work in Keremeos!

(Don’t be afraid to guess if you don’t know all the answers – some of them are pretty tricky!)

Drop off your entry at the Keremeos Review before November 6th.

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COMMUNITY COMMUNITYCONSULTATION CONSULTATION

By spending a little bit of time now, the burden you leave behind can be lessened for your loved ones.

The Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen is offering a free workshop to help organize details in the event of your death.

The ‘Just in Case’ Planning Workshop will help participants prepare and organize your affairs to assist your family, friends and executor through the process of settling your estate.

The workshop will be held November 13 at the Keremeos Seniors Centre from 1 – 3 p.m.

“This workshop is designed to help people with the daunting task of life and death planning,” said Aaron McRann, executive director of Community Community Hub & Social Heart Learn, Discover, Create Study & Business Spaces Community Services Flexible Space Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen.

Community Hub & Social Heart Learn, Discover, Create Study & Business Spaces Community Services Flexible Space A ‘Just in Case’ planning guide will be available for purchase at the event to help organize major What’s important to you about library service now and in the future?

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The ‘Just in Case’ Planning Workshop is free for all to attend. Planning guides will be available to How well do you know the Women in Business in Keremeos? purchase for $40. To register for this free seminar visit: www.cfso.net/justincase or call (250) 493Enter to win for your chance to win a gift basket! Entry form on Page 9 of this issue.

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YOUR VOICE NEEDS TO BE HEARD Attention to all concerned citizens including: hunters, fishers, motorized off-road vehicle operators, mountain bikers, horse trail riders, snowmobilers, hang glider operators, and anyone else who currently enjoys our local outdoors.

The BC Ministry of Environment wants your input on how to best manage our unique environment.

If you want to continue your activities, take time to read the “Intentions” paper and express your opinion.

Despite what you may have heard in the press, a “National Park Reserve” is not a done deal. It’s only one option. Your voice needs to be heard. Take time now to respond.

Access background information at: www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/planning/protected-areas-framework-s-okanagan.html Or, pick up a hard copy at MLA Linda Larson’s office - 6369 Main Street, Oliver, 250-498-5122

Deadline for responses is OCTOBER 31st, 2015.

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Have a Happy, Healthy & Safe W Halloween!

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KIDS

• Never trick-or-treat alone. Walk with a group or trusted adult.

• Walk from house to house, and look both ways before crossing the street.

Don’t run, and use sidewalks and crosswalks wherever possible.

• Put reflective tape on your costume or treat bag to make sure drivers can see you in the dark, and carry a flashlight with you.

• Examine all of your treats to make sure they are safe and sealed before eating them.

• Don’t wear loose costumes or shoes that may cause you to trip, and use nontoxic makeup instead of a mask to make sure you can see clearly.

• Make sure costume accessories such as swords or knives are short, soft and flexible.

• Don’t approach dark houses when trick-or-treating, and never go inside a stranger’s house.

• Don’t approach pets while wearing a Halloween costume. They may not recognize you.

PARENTS

• Provide healthier options for trick-or-treaters like low-calorie or low-sugar treats or nonedible items like stickers, erasers, pencils or small toys.

• Keep candlelit pumpkins and luminaries away from walkways and doorsteps, and never leave them unattended.

• Slow down and be on the lookout for trick-or-treaters when driving.

• Never let kids trick-or-treat alone. Go with them if they are under age 12, and make sure older children are with a group of trusted friends. Go over the planned trick-or-treat route with your child, and be sure to set a curfew.

• Make sure your porch and walkway are well-lit, and move any potential tripping hazards out of the path of trick-or-treaters.

• Keep family pets away from trick-or-treaters, even if they are friendly.

• Limit the amount of candy your kids eat each day, and encourage them to give away excess candy.

hat are the horrors of Halloween?

Many might say encountering a gruesome ghoul or a blood-sucking vampire is the most horrific part of Halloween.

However, an allergic reaction can be just as scary as ghosts and goblins come Halloween.

The candy a child eats, the makeup kids use as part of their costumes or even the costume itself can cause an allergic reaction. Parents and kids need to be careful and exercise their due diligence to avoid possible allergens.

Makeup According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, Halloween makeup can trigger an allergic reaction or symptoms of asthma. Inexpensive makeup may contain preservatives that can cause a rash and swelling of the skin. Formaldehyde is a very common preservative used in many of these products, but some products labeled “formaldehyde-free” can still cause allergic reactions. Certain makeup is not advisable to use around the mouth or eyes, so be certain to check all packaging for any warnings. High-quality theater makeup may be a better option than the cheap crayon sticks sold at costume stores. In any event, always test makeup on a small area of the skin well in advance of Halloween. If a rash or any abnormality occurs, do not use the makeup.

Costumes Costumes can induce an allergic reaction as well. If costumes are older and packed away in a basement or attic, trapped dust and dust mites can make it difficult for those with allergies or asthma to breathe. Accessories used for many common Halloween costumes also may cause reactions.

Crowns, magic wands and faux jewelry that uses metals like nickel may cause rashes and irritation.

Beware of nickel and cobalt, which can trigger allergic reactions.

Decorations Those who want to create a spooky environment at their Halloween parties should be advised that fog machines can trigger asthma attacks in some people. It’s best to check with party attendants before firing up the fog machine.

Edible treats Food allergies abound in children and adults.

Many commercially produced candy and chocolate bars are manufactured in factories that also process peanuts and other tree nuts, so exercise caution with treats. Baked goods may contain wheat, gluten, eggs, soy, and any number of other food allergens. It’s wise to have a variety of inedible treats available for trick-or-treaters or party-goers, including stickers, pencils and small toys.

Halloween should be an enjoyable day for the young and the young at heart. This beloved holiday can be made safer by avoiding common allergy triggers.

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Time to savour our agricultural riches Linda Larson MLA, Boundary-Similkameen

After a very long, dry summer we are still experiencing a relatively dry fall. There has been a bit of rain and cooling of temperatures, but I am, as many of you are, still concerned about our forests and what the next year could bring. Whether we like it or not, we should all be wishing for a lot of snow this winter.

Fall is an incredibly busy time for our mainly agricultural area. The abundance of the ground crop harvest greets us with piles of pumpkins and squash everywhere, and the smell of grapes being crushed reminds us of the huge success of the B.C. wine industry.

The Festival of the Grape held in Oliver on the first weekend in October brings together the greatest representation of wineries and grape growers in the province. This event has built on its successes year after year with a dedicated committee and wonderful volunteers.

Congratulations to all for another successful event.

Keeping with the agricultural theme, in August the Harker family in Cawston received Canadian W ATM NO LE! B A L I A V A

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Sara Harker was quick to acknowledge that the Harker family has a long history of producing organics in the Similkameen. They have been recognized provincially and nationally for their work in raising the profile and benefits of organic produce.

Small businesses are also celebrated in October and nominations are now being accepted to recognize those businesses who are exceptional. We all know the value of small businesses in our rural communities and the services they provide. If you would like to nominate a small business for special recognition, go to http://ow.ly/ TA7XU and follow the instructions.

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RDSP and more As with volthan $1 million has unteers in all already been saved areas of comfor the future of munity life, the those with a disability. value of PACs A special event is immeasurable. Thank you will be held in to all the parOctober to recognize the hard ents and guardwork of the steerians involved in ing committee this program.

MLA Boundary-Similkameen and some of the As we move Linda Larson individuals who into November are participating in and the time of this program. The remembrance participation in B.C. is far ahead for all who have, or continue to of the rest of Canada. If you know be involved in our armed forcanyone who could be helped by this es, a bright spot was enjoyed by plan, go to ow.ly/STPcR@planin- the community of Oliver with the stitute for information on register- planting of 700 tulip bulbs in the ing.

Veterans Memorial Garden at the Five-thousand Parent Advisory Oliver Cemetery.

Councils around the province have received a share of $135 million to The bulbs were awarded to the use for the students in their schools. Town of Oliver as one of 140 comThese volunteer committees of par- munities in Canada to receive this ents use these funds to add to the gift in recognition of the involveeducation of students by providing ment of Canadians in the liberation access to extracurricular activities of Holland 70 years ago. Students

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from OES and SOSS along with veterans, family and friends took part in the planting. Special thanks to the Legion and Future Gardens for their work in organizing this special day.

In keeping with this theme I would like to recognize Andy English and Jennifer Douglas from Hedley for the research work and organizing of the event in August to recognize the Hedley Boys – 17 men who, on Aug. 25, 1915, joined the Canadian Forces fighting in the First World War. The community of Hedley invited the descendants of those 17 to a special re-dedication of the Cenotaph exactly 100 years later on Aug. 25, 2015. The community continues its efforts to raise funds to refurbish the memorial to honour all veterans from Hedley who have lost their lives in the defence of democracy.

Please take a moment on Nov. 11 to think about all those who have in the past and those who currently protect our freedoms.

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MAKING ADULT-FRIENDLY GLUTEN FREE LUNCHES

By Cathy Lauer PART II If you are a big lunch eater or prefer something hot for lunch you may want to try packing a hot food thermos. If you are fortunate enough to have access to a fridge and microwave at your workplace you may want to purchase a single serving microwave safe dish. Pack it with leftovers from dinner the night before and you will have everyone in the lunch room wishing they were as organized as you. If you are more of a salad for lunch person, pack an undressed salad in a serving sized bowl with an airtight lid. If you don’t have access to a fridge place a cold gel pack on top of the bowl to keep your salad crisp until lunch time. Pack the dressing in a separate container and pour on the salad before eating. Potato, rice or macaroni salads are fine dressed before packing just be sure to place a cold gel pack with it in your lunch bag to keep it foodsafe.

For those of you who have the pleasure of eating lunch at home the possibilities are endless! Venture outside the “sandwiches are for lunch” box and see how creative you can be. Make yourself a quick vegetable stir-fry with oriental rice noodles that just need soaking in boiling water while you stir-fry the vegetables. Make yourself a quick gluten free pizza using a prebaked gluten free crust. Why not make yourself a fresh fruit salad with nuts or cheese. Being gluten free doesn’t mean you can’t be creative or have tasty nutritious meals.

If having people over for lunch is your specialty there is no reason why you cannot treat your guests to a gluten free lunch that they will rave about. Many people don’t want a heavy lunch anyway so a fruit and vegetable tray, a variety of good cheeses and gluten free sliced meats, an assortment of gluten free crackers or whole grain chips and lunch is served. Wow them with a flourless chocolate cake for dessert and they will all leave happy. It’s all about letting go of the idea that “there is nothing to eat without wheat” and freeing yourself to try something different.

If going out for lunch is your thing then be sure to check out www.theceliacscene.com for places to eat in your town or city.

Many restaurants nowadays are aware of what it means to be gluten free and many have separate menus or can modify their regular menu. It is a good idea to check with your server, many of whom are very knowledgeable and want to do their best to make your experience a pleasant one, to be sure the chef can prepare what you need.

Becoming gluten free is really not as scary as it may feel when you first find out you have to leave wheat behind. Your meals can be equally as nutritious and the variety can be endless. With so many food companies adding gluten free lines to their product line-ups and gluten free companies making gluten free products now that actually taste good, making yourself a satisfying gluten free lunch is really well within your grasp. Think outside the lunch box and make yourself something really great to eat!

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Nanotechnology is the study of manipulating drug molecules helping them to target areas of the body difficult to treat. An example is brain cancer. The blood-brain barrier protects the brain, from chemicals that may damage it. These chemicals could include anti-cancer drugs. Using nanotechnology, doctors can fool the blood-brain barrier into letting the treatment drugs through thus helping to treat cancer.

ORGANIC LABELLING

More Canadians are choosing to buy organic fruits and vegetables. Health Canada has standards in place to ensure that products that are labeled “organic” are truly so. We spend $2 billion per year on organic foods and it continues to grow.

SHAKE AEROSOL INHALERS

Aerosol inhalers are still very much used in the treatment of lung conditions like asthma. Often these inhalers are not shaken before use. If this isn’t done, the proper dose will not be received.

BENEFITS OF WALKING QUANTIFIED

We keep hearing of the benefits that regular walking has on our health. To quantify the amount of walking, Alzheimers disease (AD) researchers showed that walking 8 km per week slowed the progression of the disease in AD patients and in those with mild cognitive impairment. This also works for those without and AD diagnosis by helping those areas of the brain responsible for memory.

There is so much research being done in the treatment of so many diseases. Our pharmacists work hard to keep current on what’s new in the world of drug therapy.

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OKANAGAN FALLS

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.

KEREMEOS

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.

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 2nd TUESDAY: Similkameen COPS, 7 p.m., Ranch Restaurant. Ben Gumm for info 499-0216 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 Club House. More info call 250-499-7027. Nov. to Mar. 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.

WEDNESDAY: Songster Sing-a-long, 10 - 11:15 am, Keremeos Seniors Centre, Starts October 8th.

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 (starts in October). Whist 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm 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. - THURSDAYS until October.

SUNDAY: KCSA Trap Shooting, 10:00 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. Starts in September. 499-0112.

Keremeos Branch #192

The Similkameen Elders Club

invites you to our lunch & loonie auction 12:00 noon, 1st Wednesday of every month at Keremeos Elk’s Hall Everyone Welcome!

Saturday, October 31 2:30 pm Meat Draw, 5 pm Dinner Baked Salmon or Chicken, mojo’s, veggies & desserts.

Followed by music by Diane Ball!

Costumes if people wish!

No Lunch in August (too Hot)!

~ No Registration or AGM Notices ~ KEREMEOS SENIORS CENTRE ACTIVITIES: Oct. 25th - Social Hour and Bingo, noon - 3 pm Nov. 1st - Jam Session at 1 pm Nov. 4th - General Meeting at 2 pm Flu Shots: Nov. 10, 9-2:30 Nov. 24, 9-Noon

Did you know?

South Okanagan Toastmasters is Alive in Oliver Toastmasters is for everyone, start now with your communication and leadership development.

We meet Tuesdays, 7:00 pm at 5876 Airport St. Call Bill at 250-485-0006 or email stillbill938@gmail.com

During your lifetime, you’ll eat about 60,000 pounds of food, that’s the weight of 6 elephants

The Okanagan Falls Branch 101 - 850 Railway Lane Ph: (250)497-5886

There is always lots going on at the library.

Check it out to see what free activities are coming up!

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 school for the children.

SUNDAY: Hedley Farmers Market 9-1, July - Oct. DAILY: Hedley Heritage Museum - Closed for season - open in May. TUESDAY & THURSDAY: Exercise at 9:00 am.

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AQUARIUS: You thrive on mental puzzles and complex concepts, Aquarius.

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PISCES: Carve out some time for going over your finances, Pisces. You may have some opportunites coming your way, and you want your finances in order.

ARIES: Aries, you may prefer to be in control of your fate, but you may have to relinquish some control to someone else for the time being. It can be an eyeopening situation.

TAURUS: Taurus, you have high hopes of solidifying a relationship this week and things will go according to plan so long as you stay focused. Enjoy the fruits of your labors.

GEMINI: Gemini, some interesting things unfold at the office this week. Your hard work and ability to keep a cool head will prevail, and others will notice.

CANCER: You’re ready for fun and games even before the weekend arrives, Cancer. You may start daydreaming about all the plans to make. Just don’t let it distract you.

LEO: Leo, a particular situation will take up much of your time this week, even into the weekend. You may have to postpone some of your plans for a later date.

VIRGO: Focus your attention on maintaining a healthy perspective on information that comes your way, Virgo.

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LIBRA: Libra, good things are ahead in the weeks to come. Both your personal and professional lives are about to take a turn for the better, and you deserve these positive developments.

SCORPIO: Scorpio, insecurities can hinder your plans this week. Think positively and you can accomplish whatever comes your way. Lean on a friend or two if need be.

SAGITTARIUS: Sagittarius, enjoy the company of others this week. Spend time with your friends and family and don’t be afraid to try new things. Fun times are ahead.

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Painting & Decorating

HEAVY Duty Mechanic required in the Hinton, AB area. Must have extensive knowledge in Caterpillar equipment. Responsibilities will include rebuilding and repairs to Cat motors, power shift transmissions and hydraulics. Fax resume with references and drivers abstract to 780-865-9710.

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Education/Trade Schools

Interior Heavy Equipment Operator School. Real World Tasks. Weekly start dates.

GPS Training! Funding Options. Already have experience? Need certification proof? Call 1-866-399-3853 or IHESHOOL.com

Farm Workers Mariposa Fruit Market - 680 Bypass Rd. Keremeos B.C. Needs 2 farm workers full time, year round for picking, thinning, pruning, general farm labour. $10.49/hr 40-60hrs/week. Work in Keremeos & Cawston. 250-4995328 or 250-499-6392.

Help Wanted FULL-TIME SERVICE Consultant. Full-time parts consultant required immediately by busy Import dealership in sunny Okanagan. Benefits, aggressive salary package. Resumes to Service Manager bodyshop@hilltopsubaru.com hilltopsubaru.com/employment -opportunities.htm

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3 Rooms For $299 (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!

Merchandise for Sale

Heavy Duty Machinery

Misc. for Sale

Housesitting WANTED: Housesitter for mid November to end of February 2016. 250-499-7748

Misc. Wanted

2 bedroom, 1 bath, large family room, 5 appliances, covered patio, med. size yard, paved parking in Keremeos. Non smoking and no pets.

Available Nov. 15th, $800/month plus utilities. Call 250-499-5992

ISO Butcher able to do 3 pigs in the south Okanagan Similkameen preferred. Would like to also have some meat cured.

Ready to butcher now, please contact 778-931-0853 and leave a message. Or email evinfiredude@hotmail.com Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Estates Jewelry+ Chad 250-499-0251 Local.

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3 bdrm home in Cherrywood MHP, Avail. Nov. 1 - May 31, $800 + utilities, 55+ N/S N/P. 250-499-9411 leave message.

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3 bdrm mobile home, 2036 Hwy 3 in Cawston, $650/month. 250-506-0006 or 250-499-5258

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Misc. for Sale Champion Juicer $100, Swarovski Crystal Chandelier, height 24”, 11 lights (bulbs) included. Never used, still in box $500. Call 250-499-0057 LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts.

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Home Improvements FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

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For Sale Before Nov. 15/15: 2 big deep freezers, 1 table saw, 1 lawn mower - front wheel drive, 1 42” TV with stand and DVD, 1 two piece sectional couch with 2 flip-out foot rests, 1 couch and matching arm chair, 2 double beds, 2 tables and 8 chairs. Call 250-4992847 for appointment.

Keremeos: Sofa & loveseat $300, table w/4 chairs and butterfly leaf $200, coffee table & 2 end tables $100. 780-9911047 SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. Used Kenmore washer $75 OBO, and used GE dryer $75 OBO. 250-499-4010

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Help Wanted

Help Wanted

PLOW TRUCK OPERATORS Argo is accepting Resumes for drivers experienced in the operation of tandem axle trucks for the Keremeos Area. Part-time, as and when required.

Experience operating snow removal equipment would be an asset. Must hold a valid BCDL, minimum Class 3 with air. Submit your Resume with a current National driver abstract by email to: argosok@argoroads.ca or by fax to (250)295-7983

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Welded aluminum snowmobile/quad/utv deck, fits all truck box sizes. Built in rolling ramp, wired, lighting installed. Asking $1500 OBO. 250-499-5992

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Caroline Cottrill (middle), Chair of the Similkameen Wineries Association, presents a cheque to the Grist Mill Foundation for $1750.00.

Accepting the cheque are Chris Mathieson (left), General Manager of the Grist Mill and Wilfrid Mennell (right), Chair of the Grist Mill Foundation. The donation represents partial proceeds generated during the 2015 Similkameen BBQ King, held at the historic Grist Mill this summer.

Masquerade MADNESS

Halloween Ball at Cawston Hall Saturday, October 31st Doors 7:30 Entertainment starts at 8 Live Music Featuring: costume contest categories: Most Original Wild Organic Humans Scariest J.E.M. Trio Bar Crowd Favourite Cash DJ JD Deluxe s Goodie admission:

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masquerade performance by the mootown players

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Failing to register off-road vehicles could cost owners big Review Staff

The province’s new rules for off-road vehicles will take effect in November and owners need to prepare.

The new rules apply to golf carts, dirt bikes, quads, side-by-sides or snowmobiles and require owners by law to plate and insure their vehicles Failure to comply with Bill 13 Off-Road Vehicle Act could result in fine of up to $5,000 and seizure of the vehicle. “We’re seeing a multitude of people coming into the branch to get their plates and insurance decals,� said Linda Thompson, manager of insurance services at First West Credit Union’s Valley First division. “Most families have more than one unit, so it’s better to do it now before the crunch at the end of the month,� she says.

The new registration system, which was first announced by the Ministry of Forests, Lands & Resources in 2009, is aimed at catching rogue operators and joyriders who put others in danger.

It’s also hoped that registration will also cut down

on theft and the selling of stolen units. “While there is an exemption for people who operate their all-terrain vehicles on private land only, any crossing at a designated crossing, riding on crown land or loading and unloading their units in a parking lot will fall under the new rules,� says Thompson.  The combined cost of registration, plates and insurance decal is $96 plus taxes. Owners who purchased their vehicles prior to 2010 won’t have to pay the taxes.

To get the registration, owners will need to provide to their insurance broker a new vehicle information statement or a certificate of origin, a bill of sale and a transfer/tax form signed by the seller. In addition, pre-owned units will also require a statutory declaration to determine the continuity of ownership, which needs to be notarized by Service BC. Â For more information on unit registration, visit www.for.gov.bc.ca/mof/orv/ or speak with a qualified insurance professional.

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The province’s new rules for off-road vehicles will take effect November 1. New rules apply to golf carts, dirt bikes, quads, side-by-sides or snowmobiles and require owners by law to plate and insure their vehicles. Failure to comply with Bill 13 Off-Road Vehicle Act could result in fine of up to $5,000 and seizure of the vehicle.

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