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Council eyes 1.9% increase Tara Bowie Review Staff
The village is on track for a 1.9% tax increase this year. Council heard Monday at its regularly scheduled meeting that even with some recent changes to the draft budget that the increase should come in under the goal of 2%. The increase to the average assessed house of $208,657 will be about $15 a year. The final details from the other governments and agencies including $252,900 $389,900 $485,000 the RDOS, hospital and Okanagan Library have yet w tirement t. ewElegant Home w iew to be quantified for Keremeos taxpayers. V $164,900 g e e in N Reer on Quiet S N& Relaxing N Stununt Bsmt Councillor Arlene Arlow asked if a less than 2% O h c lk n Ra Wa ewAre YoundAyto?? be set increase would allow for enough N tlmoney Bit Ha Lit e away in reserves for aging infrastructure. Mayor Manfred Bauer reminded everyone that 209 K View Cres 719 - 12 Ave 300 K View Cres in 2015 council raised taxes 5% to increase money 824 - 10 Ave •3 Beds/2 Bath King Master •4 bed/3 bath -Main Fl Laundry •2Beds/2 FULL Baths going to reserves in an attempt to balance infrastructure needs against money that might •Upscale Design Features •5 Star Hotel Quality Ensuite •Private Back Yard •Detachedneed Shop to be borSubmitted rowed in the future. •Nat Gas Furnace+ A/C •Breathtaking Great Room •Chef Worthy Kitchen •2 Bed Modular Home The Similkameen Secondary School Senior Girls basketball team placed fifth in the province after a tough fought tournament Nicolette Keith, chief financial officer for the •Open Plan/Vaulted Ceiling and last game of the season. Left to right, Sydney Wabnegger, Kisa Minshull, Mercedes Allison, Sierra Yamamoto, Sara Vriends, village, said from a financial stand point that aging Marshal Winser (coach) Madison Terbasket-Winser, Missy Vesper, Kaitlyn Forner, Savannah Yamamoto, Taya Vissia. $480,000 infrastructure costs did cause some concern but that metrack. the village’s steps so far are keeping them on o H l e ev tuff One L $244,900“Aging infrastructure is an issue. right S No, ll the we don’t Has a 2642insq ft with 4 all the costs but in reserves to cover an it have enough So Cle *L*E*S! •Efficient Heating/Cooling *K saying that I don’t know what community does and R * beds/3 bath S*P*A the For the Review hard fought battle with three girls in foul toughest•KingofSizedthe tournament where Master/Ensuite that’s why we rely on grants,” she said.819 - 10 Ave The Keremeos Senior Girls Basketball trouble, but came up short losing 73-61. sparks came Fullforlength A cause concernCovered and an issue that lights up •2 - 5 - 10ahead W A R R by A N Tone Y point. team solidified their spot in the Provincial Sierra Yamamoto with eight points and Savannah Yamamoto played amazing •3 Beds & 2 Baths more than just money for the village is the increasDeck 19-4141 HWY 3 $54,900 5 435 Hwy Tournament for the third year in a row after unbreakable defence was named Player defence 1439 Main all3A week and was named Player of St Olalla •Gas Corner Fireplace ing costs of street lights in the community. winning the Valley Tournament in Lumby of the Game. 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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 7:30 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. 102. 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 or Bill 499-5995 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 9:30 am, Strong Start at Cawston Primary. Ages 0-6. For info 499-2352 ext. 102. 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. 102. 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 or Hugh 499-2273 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 or Marilyn 250-506-3026. 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.
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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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‘Medication does not come in one size fits all’ Tara Bowie Review Staff
Keremeos is home to one of only a few pharmacies involved in a research project tailoring medication to genetics in a study that’s the first of its kind in North America. Former researcher turned pharmacist Emma Kim from Similkameen Pharmacy said pharmacogenomics is the future for pharmaceuticals and patient care. “Basically we’re able to customize a medication to a person based on their genetic makeup,” she said. With just a little bit of saliva, or spit, genetic sequencing can be done. With that information a pharmacist or other medical professional can see how effective a drug is metabolized by the body – meaning medication could either be increased or decreased depending on results. In recent years, pharmacogenomics, or using a person’s genetics to tailor their drug treatment, has only been used to treat cancer or rare diseases. However, there are more than 150 medications – ranging from mental health to heart disease to cancer drugs – that are impacted by a patient’s DNA. Kim worked on the project called ‘Genomics for Precision Drug Therapy in the Community Pharmacy,’ as a student and researcher. With Kim’s connection to the project Similkameen Pharmacy was chosen as one of just 33 in the province to participate in the project. “I love genetics. I love research. I also love people that’s why I went into pharmacy. This project definitely puts us in an advocating role where we’re more than just filling prescriptions.” she said. “It’s not about what the doctor tells you to take or what a pharmacist is telling you to take. It’s about putting the information all out on the table so you are fully informed and can make those really important decisions about your health.” More than 200 samples, six locally, were collected from patients throughout the province who were taking Warfarin to ward of stroke. The samples were sent to the UBC sequencing lab, a “state-of-the-art” facility. Data is being analyzed now. Warfarin was chosen for this project because it is almost always prescribed at one dosage point no matter if the patient needs that high
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The team from Similkameen Pharamcy pose together during their grand opening on Saturday. Left to right, Emma Kim, pharmacist, Selena Despres, pharmacy technician, Samantha Fillion, pharmacy assistant, Tammi Abbott, pharmacy assistant and Connie Chan, pharmacist.
involved in the of a dose or not, testing done Kim explained. at the end of “Medication 2015 were does not come not charged to in one-size-fitsbe part of the all,” Kim said. study. “It’s like wearing extra large The project was fundfor everyone.” ed by the BC The project focused Pharmacy on developing Association robust standard (BCPhA) and operating proGenome British cedures for the Columbia collection of (Genome BC) patient saliva with research samples, probeing done by cessing and a team at the sequencing University Emma Kim of DNA at of British Pharmacist UBC and the C o l u m b i a ’s Similkameen Pharmacy development Faculty of of educational Pharmaceutical tools used by Sciences. pharmacists for patient awareness. “We showed that pharmacy Kim helped design many of the can be the gateway to personalfiner functional parts of the study ized medication in our commuand her input aided in dropping the nities,” said Geraldine Vance, cost of performing the testing from CEO of the BC Pharmacy approximately $5,000 per person to Association. “Regardless of the location – urban or rural – under $3,000. “We’re working towards mak- patients had a consistent, qualing this affordable to do for every ity experience with their community pharmacist as it relates person,” she said. Of course the 200 people to pharmacogenomics.”
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by Zoning Amendment Bylaw 778-06, will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard before Village Council or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaw at a public hearing to be held at the th Council Chambers at 702 4 Street, Keremeos, B.C., on: Monday, April 4, 2016 at 6:00 pm or such subsequent dates and times to which the matter may be adjourned. Zoning Amendment Bylaw 778-06 proposes to change the zoning of the property at 418 Highway 3A (Lot 3, Plan KAP4830, District Lot 174 & 749, SDYD) from Tourist Commercial (C2) to Tourist Commercial Site Specific (C2s) on Schedule ‘B’ (Zoning Bylaw Map) of the Village of Keremeos’ Zoning Bylaw No. 778.
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The applicant has stated that this rezoning is being pursued in order “to provide a dwelling for disabled sister – only member of family to help …” For further information about the content of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 778-06 and the land affected by it, persons are encouraged to inspect a copy of the proposed Bylaw. No letter, report or representation will be received by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Copies of proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw 778-06, and supporting documents may be inspected at the Village th Office at 702 4 Street, Keremeos, BC from 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday to Friday, (except Statutory Holidays) from the date of this notice through to the date council makes a final determination on this application. Dated this 8th day of March 2016 Marg Coulson, Chief Administrative Officer PO Box 160 Keremeos, BC V0X 1N0 • Tel: 250.499.2711 • Fax: 250.499.5477 • www.k e r e m e o s .ca
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Future of addictions facility still unclear
For the last year a drug treatment facility for teens has sat empty while the number of people needing addictions help continues to grow. Almost every week a bulletin comes in from one health region or another about the dangers of overdoses – especially Fentanyl. And a 42-bed facility continues to gather dust just minutes outside of Keremeos. Over the year the Review has repeatedly checked in on the details of the re-opening of The Crossing, but from all stakeholders the answers have been similar, even up to a few days ago. “We’re working on it. We expect an answer soon. We’ll let you know.” Several reasons surfaced for the abrupt pull out of operator Portage, a Quebec-based company. Portage higher ups stated they’d been working for at least two years without a formalized budget from the province, making it impossible to move forward with programming. Spokespeople from Provincial Health Services Authority said issues surfaced when Portage applied for its own license to operate the facility. Those issues included operating with under-qualified staff and not offering post-discharge services. Because of spending concerns if the facility had remained opened they would have faced an audit. Reviewing the numbers it isn’t surprising budget concerns were cited by both sides. During it’s almost six years of operation about 400 young people were treated at The Crossing residential addictions facility. That’s an average of 67 kids receiving treatment each year. It’s wonderful those patients were able to access treatment but it came with a rather hefty price tag for taxpayers – mainly from the Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health regions. At one time those two regions provided about $2.5 million in funding for the facility. The facility’s rent was donated by the Central City Foundation, which owns the property. With all that considered, on average the cost to treat a patient over the six years was about $40,000. That’s pretty typical for private residential addictions facilities so unless the province is looking to deeply cut costs or not make the facility provincewide, it doesn’t make sense why it’s taking so long to reopen The Crossing. To be fair in the interim, provincial health regions are trying to accommodate families that might have used the facility through different programs already offered. But for those whose best chance lies in the peace and tranquility of a live-in facility located just a few minutes down the road we hope that their families are getting better answers than “We’re working on it. We expect an answer soon. We’ll let you know.” And hopefully an answer really is just a few weeks away. -T.B.
Alternatives to urban drug ghettos My recent columns on B.C.’s struggle with the growing westward migration of transients have produced responses that fall mainly into two groups. The largest is people relieved that somebody is questioning the urban media narrative. That’s the one where drifters, drug addicts, welfare shoppers and thieves are the victims, and working people whose hard-earned communities are being degraded are the problem because of their selfish, uncaring attitudes. Then there are readers so marinated in our nanny-state education, media and political system they object to anything other than a big-government response. They tend to ask, what’s your solution, Tom? As someone who has lost one relative to heroin addiction and almost lost another, I reflect on the history of successful addiction treatment. That is one of detox and abstinence. That’s why I oppose the failed model of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, where resources are poured into concentrated housing and “harm reduction” that perpetuate addiction, handouts
and helplesswinter farming, ness. Housing livestock to tend Minister Rich and the residents Coleman is rollhave designed ing this out in and built a new other communihorse stable. ties, in what I There’s also a fear is an effort beekeeping projto paper over the ect. Residents TOM FLETCHER problem for an can complete election year. their high school The Globe education, take and Mail recently first aid trainprofiled a methamphetamine ing and learn basic computer addict enrolled at Onsite, the skills. belated treatment addition to What they can’t do is leave Vancouver’s Insite supervised unescorted during their treatinjection site. It was his fifth ment program. They can’t try, which may have some- bring drugs, alcohol, weapons thing to do with the fact that or phones with them. when he walks outside he is It’s a costly program, with a in the middle of Canada’s big- small number of spaces availgest street drug bazaar. able on referral from B.C.’s Contrast that with a facil- social development ministry. ity called Baldy Hughes, a Others can finance it with the therapeutic community 30 km help of medical employment outside Prince George. It’s a insurance. working farm, designed to I mention this not to sugprovide a year-long program gest it is a solution for every of abstinence-based therapy community, but to compare and meaningful work. it with what the B.C. governIt uses the traditional ment is spending millions on. 12-step program developed A news event was arranged by Alcoholics Anonymous to greet the first resident movand Narcotics Anonymous, ing from Victoria’s squalid with peer support and group downtown tent camp to a therapy. refurbished nursing home. There’s a greenhouse for And who was the poster child
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for this project, hand-picked by the agency that runs the growing network of shelters in the area? He described himself as a former Edmonton resident who was hitch-hiking around, going from shelter to shelter and ending up camped in the squat. He was impressed by the tidy room with three meals a day he was being given, in a “low barrier” facility where booze and drugs are brought in, no questions asked. What he was really looking forward to, in addition to accommodations, was an opportunity to kick back and play his favourite video game. That would be Grand Theft Auto, where your character runs around stealing cars, escaping police and meeting with criminal gangs. It’s popular with adolescents, which these days means anyone under 30. This is where your tax dollars are going. Waves of people come in, with key trouble spots being communities on the major highways coming into the Lower Mainland. Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Exploring the mysteries of the Easter story Art Martens livingsignificantly.ca
Biblical accounts of Easter events seem to me improbable, puzzling and at the same time fascinating. As a kid I dreaded Good Friday because it entailed attending church and listening to a preacher who spoke a language I didn’t understand. In my adult years I’ve wondered why an all-powerful God would send his son to planet earth to be ridiculed and harassed by Jewish religious leaders and nailed to a cross by Roman soldiers. Surely he could have devised a more comprehensible scheme. One that did not require the ignominious death of his son on a cross. By the time Jesus was born in Bethlehem, the Jews had already endured the cruelty of the Assyrians, and then captivity in Babylon during the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar. Permitted to return to their homeland by Darius, the Medo-Persian monarch, they had still been in bondage. Then the Greeks imposed Hellenization, weakening their culture and religion. And now the Roman emperor, Caesar Augustus was exacting oppressive taxes that impoverished them. The 6th century Jewish prophets, Isaiah and Micah, had written about a coming Messiah, but when Jesus arrived and said he was the son of God, Jewish religious leaders turned against him early in his public life. They had long anticipated a powerful political saviour who would arrive with pomp and ceremony and deliver them from the succession of foreign masters. This man Jesus had come into the world as an infant, the son of a lowly carpenter. He didn’t meet their expectations. His message was a radical departure from the
longstanding “eye for an eye and tooth for tooth” response to adversaries. Rather, in his oft quoted Sermon on the Mount, he urged the gathering crowd to “love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.” His message included a warning against the hypocrisy of Jewish religious leaders, the Sadducees and Pharisees. “They like to walk around in flowing robes,” he said, “and love to be greeted in the market places and have the most important seats in the synagogues and at banquets. They devour widows’ houses and for a show make lengthy prayers.” Accustomed to reverential respect, such sentiments did not endear him to the religious elites. They were rattled by the rebukes and Jesus’ unwillingness to observe their myriad rules. They were incensed at the numbers of people flocking to listen to him. Equally galling was his claim to be the son of God. His radical philosophy was undermining their exalted positions. The crowds recognized that, unlike the chief priests and teachers of the law, Jesus wasn’t socially or politically ambitious. He wasn’t seeking position, wealth or power. He made no effort to charm his audience. He wanted to free the people from man made strictures. His unorthodox, unvarnished message emphasized love, forgiveness and hope. In line with what had been written by ancient prophets, he spoke of his own impending death. Referring to himself he said “he will be handed over to the Gentiles. They will mock him, insult him, spit on him and flog him, and kill him.” Then he added, “and on the third day he will rise again.” One event in particular awed the crowds and shocked the Sadducees and Pharisees.
Millions around the globe will celebrate Easter this weekend.
This was Jesus’ act of raising Lazarus from the dead. It was too much for the religious elites. Seeing their tight control over the people being eroded, they decided he must die. Crucifixion was common in the Roman Empire and they demanded that the governor, Pontius Pilate, order this fate for Jesus. After questioning him, Pilate said, “I find no reason for this man to die.” The Jewish leaders incited the onlookers to demand Jesus’ death and Pilate, fearing a disturbance, relented. He instructed a centurion and his troop to nail
him to a cross on a hill outside the town. The cross was placed between two criminals, also on crosses. One mocked him, the other asked to be remembered. Jesus said, “today you will be with me in paradise.” This plan for the redemption of humankind is so unusual and perplexing, many cannot embrace it. Even so, millions around the globe will celebrate Easter this weekend. Although still not fully comprehending, I will be one of them.
The pitfalls of modern communication are painful The medium is the message. Gosh, someone should write that down. It’s incredible given the many wonderful and instant ways there are to connect in the twenty-first century that ninety percent of the world’s problems can still be attributed to poor communication. The other ten percent is caused by teenagers. Snapchat. Instagram. FaceBook. Twitter. Even old-fashioned texting and emailing. They all offer ways to get our feelings out, share experiences, promote dialogue and bind the global village closer together. The vast majority of users employ these miracles of digital technology to exchange recipes and pictures of cats. Somewhere in there is a clue to the problem. Moreover, there are daily reminders that electronic communication is an imperfect way to make oneself understood. It is twodimensional, not allowing for tone
or nuance. Emoticons were invented just to provide context to whatever is produced on the keyboard. Don’t be offended by this message because it is accompanied by a winking smiley face. Email should make life easier, at least in the workplace, but that is often far from the case. Everyone has had the experience of sending an ill-considered message while in the grip of extreme emotion. No matter how great the desire, it is impossible to plunge your hand into the weaves of the web and pull back an insult or a sharp word. There should be a two-minute rule that holds an all emails in digital purgatory, before delivery. Emails are particularly problematic when they get sent to the wrong person. Had a horrible experience with this several years ago, while managing an advertising sales team in Woodstock, Ontario. We were preparing to fire a
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old dog new tricks marketing representative for cause, which was a fairly unusual occurrence in the business in central Canada given that most people got let go just because they worked in the newspaper industry to begin with. This particular sales rep was an underachiever, and worse was dishonest and disruptive in her behavior. Went back and forth several times with human resources, pre-
paring the necessary documentation and filling out paperwork. Put the finishing touches on the plan for the termination meeting and hit send. Unfortunately that email was mistakenly addressed to the woman being fired the next morning. This defines How Not To Fire Someone as well as Really Bad Day at the Office. There is a whole different language developing out of digital communication that is confusing. Example: LOL. The first person to send me an email with LOL at the end was a young ad designer who worked in our newspaper’s production department. He was a nice guy and we had a good working relationship, but the message was obviously disturbing. Fretted for three days about how to handle the situation and finally consulted with a colleague who could barely contain her mirth at the dilemma. So LOL does NOT mean Lots of
Love, but how was someone supposed to know that? Sometimes when texting back and forth with the kids it takes full minutes to decipher a particular abbreviation. NP. NVM. Wouldn’t it be better to just type out the words so that everyone is on the same metaphoric screen? Texting shares many of the inherent problems of emailing only it’s worse, because people tend to do it at the same time they are buying groceries or driving a car or consuming alcohol and all that creates greater margins for error. A friend in Toronto – a grown woman mind you with grown children of her own – made the mistake recently of trying to send a nude selfie to her husband from her phone. She hit the wrong number in her contacts and ended up sending the picture to her son’s hockey coach. Now that’s LOL no matter how you read it.
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Word Water Day wets interest for water conservation To the Editor: With World Water Day around the corner, I wanted to bring to light a great feat achieved in our great little town. While 110 nations world wide recognize the Right to a Healthy Environment, Canada isn’t one of them. As the relationship between the environment we live in and our health becomes better understood, people all over the country feel the need for greater protection for themselves and their children. This is where the Blue Dot Movement originated from, in the fall of 2014, asking people to demand the Right to a Healthy Environment be recognized at their level of government. What few amongst us know is that Keremeos was the 7th community in all of Canada to take up the challenge and pass a Declaration recognizing
this Right in December 2014. As of the writing of this letter, 110 communities across Canada have now achieved the same feat and we should be proud of those achievements. It is now time to take this to the Federal level and ask for the Right to a Healthy Environment to be permanently added to our Charter of Rights. Since water is our ultimate resource and a fundamental human right we must protect it as best as possible and I believe there is no better way to do it. It’s time for the federal government to implement the right to clean water in Canada by passing an environmental bill of rights that respects, protects and fulfils our right to a healthy environment, including the right to clean water. Selena Despres Keremeos
Perspective needed on water conservation To the Editor: March 22 is World Water Day. How much do you value your water? Try turning off your taps and do not use the flush handle on your toilet for four to six hours. While at home, to help you manage, first fill jugs, containers, and the bathtub with water so you carry/pour your water. Being without taps is a trial, but imagine having no water or hauling all your water! Some of us have done just that over the years, particularly if you
ever lived with a well. In 2009, many at Twin Lakes lost water in their well or lake intakes due to three years of limited ground water recharge. Horn Creek is key to the Twin Lakes Area. It is small and intermittent - mainly flowing in the spring for about a month. Horn Creek does a marvelous job supplying much of the aquifer recharge water for the Twin Lakes Area and beyond to Skaha Lake and the Okanagan River.
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Meet your 2016/2017 Keremeos and Area Ambassador candidates. Left to right, Faith Regnier, Mercedes Allison, Bryan Deyaeger, Kelaya Allison-Squakin, Shianna Allison, Katlin Squakin.
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The Keremeos and Area Ambassador Program is beginning its third year and we have six candidates competing for three positions. Bryan Deyaeger, Grade 10, running for a second year and sponsored by the Orchard Haven Residents, Faith Regnier Grade 9, sponsored by the Keremeos Elks, Katlin Squakin, Grade 9, sponsored by the Upper Similkameen Indian Band, Kelaya Allison-Squakin, Grade
11, sponsored by the Okanagan Nation Alliance, Mercedes Allison, Grade 11, sponsored by the Lower Similkameen Indian Band, Shianna Allison Grade 9, sponsored by the Similkameen Elders’ Group. The candidates meet every Tuesday evening for training. They have been practicing their speaking abilities. Their first judged event will be The Sponsors’ Tea on Saturday, April 2 at the Elks Hall from 1 p.m.
to 3 p.m. The candidates will be speaking about their sponsors. Tea, coffee and goodies will be served. Entrance by donation. We will also be having our fantastic cupcake auction. The candidates get to show off their baking skills. Hope to see you all there to support the candidates in their new venture. The pageant will be Sunday, May 22 during the Elks Rodeo Weekend. Watch for more information regarding time and place, closer to the date.
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The Keremeos Elks are ahead of schedule in preparation for the big rodeo weekend held each May long weekend. Recently Keremeos council
granted the Elks $1,000 to help offset rodeo costs, an additional $200 more than they asked for. “They put on a great weekend. It’s something we should support,” Councillor Jeremy Evans
said. The Elks were also granted an noise extension for the dance that will be held at Victory Hall on Sunday, May 22.
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“It’s more than just money it’s the point of it. We are paying over $40,000 to run the lights and that’s a lot to a small community like this but it’s also that LED
lights would use less power. They push conservation. It’s about the environment and greenhouse gas emissions.” On April 4 the public will have a chance to comment on the 2016 draft budget.
The public’s chance to comment on the 2016 draft budget will take place at the council meeting on April 4. The final budget will be presented April 18 at the council meeting.
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One in five Canadians suffers from dyslexia Dyslexia affects as many as 17 percent of school children in the United States, making it the most commonly identified learning issue according to the Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity. In Canada, between 15 and 20 percent of the population has dyslexia, says The Reading Clinic in Ontario. In spite of its prevalence, dyslexia is still widely misunderstood. What is dyslexia? The Mayo Clinic notes that dyslexia is marked by difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to letters and words. Dyslexia is more than just seeing letters or words backwards, as it also may be characterized by difficulty comprehending rapid instructions and remembering the sequence of things. Some people with dyslexia may have trouble seeing and hearing similarities and differences in letters and words. Many children with dyslexia read below the expectations for their age. Dyslexia warning signs Parents who are concerned about dyslexia can recognize some early warning signs, including: • delayed speech; • difficulty learning and remembering names of letters; • reading or writing showing repetitions, additions, transpositions, omissions, substitutions, and reversals in letters, numbers and/or words; • complaints of feeling or seeing movement in words while reading or writing; • reading and rereading with little comprehension;
• difficulty putting things into words. What causes dyslexia? Doctors and researchers have yet to identify a single cause of dyslexia, but genes and brain differences do play a role. Dyslexia often runs in families, and certain genes are associated with reading and language processing issues. Many people with dyslexia have above-average intelligence, but other differences in the brain may be apparent through scans. According to the organization Understood, an organization aiming to help parents of children with learning disabilities, the planum temporale area of the brain plays a role in understanding language. It is typically larger in the dominant hemisphere (the left side of the brain for right-handed people) than in the less-dominant side. However if a child has dyslexia, the planum temporale is probably about the same size on both the left and right sides of the brain. Schools and parents can do much to help children with dyslexia succeed in the classroom. Accommodations in class, such as extra time on tests or word-prediction or dictation software, can help immensely. Children also may benefit from smaller group instruction, as well as a multisensory approach to link listening, speaking, reading, and writing. In addition to these steps, adults can boost confidence in children with dyslexia. Enabling kids to explore hobbies and experience successes both in and out of the classroom can help youngsters improve their self-esteem.
Learn how to smooth the bumps on school mornings School day mornings can be hectic, as getting kids ready for school and out the door on time is not always easy. Working parents may find school day mornings especially difficult, as their own work schedules can make mornings feel even more rushed. Fortunately, parents can employ several strategies to free up time in the morning so everyone starts their days off in a more relaxing atmosphere. • Wake up earlier. Sleep might seem like a precious commodity, but waking up just 10 to 15 minutes earlier can remove some of the stress from weekday mornings without costing you a lot of sack time. Let kids sleep in until their normal wakeup time, using your extra 10 or 15 minutes to shower or enjoy your morning cup of coffee before the house is abuzz with activity. • Tackle certain chores the night before. Delaying certain chores until you wake up makes for a hectic morning, so tackle as many morning chores as possible before you go to bed for the night. Prepare school lunches, lay clothes out for yourself and your children, and make sure kids have their backpacks packed and ready to go before they go to bed. Each of these things may only take a few minutes, but when left for
A simple step like eliminating television from the morning routine can help a family get out the door with fewer problems.
the morning, they can add up to a substantial amount of time. • Encourage youngsters to pick up the pace. Some people are morning people, while others dread setting their alarms for early morning hours. Kids who fall into the latter group may drag their feet in the morning, but parents should offer encouragement when kids are moving slowly in the morning. Allowing your frustration to show may only make kids less fond of mornings, so remind them as nicely as possible that everyone has a schedule to stick to if they seem to be dragging their feet. • Keep the television off. If watching the television is ingrained in your morning routine, try going a few days without
it to see if this makes it easier to get out the door on time. Kids might grow distracted by morning cartoons, and even adults may get caught up in morning news shows or other forecasts. Eliminating television from your morning routine can save time and also may help your family grow closer, as you will have more distraction-free time to speak to one another. In addition to turning off the television, resist the urge to turn on your devices or scan work emails when getting ready in the morning. Parents know that school day mornings can be hectic. But there are several ways to make such mornings go more smoothly so everyone gets where they need to be on time.
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Parents should avoid scare tactics when it comes to prom safety For high school students, excitement is in the air come the end of the school year. While graduation might be just over the horizon, prom is foremost on the minds of many students. Many schools celebrate prom with a dance and dinner on campus or at a rented venue. Prom is a chance for students to socialize and reminisce before graduating from high school. Prom can be a celebration of past friendships and a way to make new memories, but it should be remembered for all of the right reasons. By playing it safe, prom can be an experience students cherish for the rest of their lives. Both students and parents can take steps to ensure prom night is as safe as it is fun. • Be an involved parent. Involved parenting is the best way to make prom night safe. Parents should take an active roll in understanding prom plans and set ground rules. Too often parents contribute to poor prom decisions, such as setting the tone for the night with toasts or encouraging potentially dangerous behavior by organizing hotel stays or large parties. Parents should have a detailed itinerary of their children’s prom night plans, including schedules, who will be accompanying kids to the prom and any post-prom activities. Request check-in calls or text messages, and set a curfew. • Avoid scare tactics. In the weeks leading up to prom, school districts and police departments often stage mock automobile crashes to illustrate the dangers of distracted driving or driving while intoxi-
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cated. But studies have shown these tactics do not have long-term benefits. Programs relying on scare tactics to prevent children and adolescents from engaging in certain behaviors are not only ineffective, but also may have adverse effects. Being open and honest with students and treating them like adults may be a more effective way to get through to them. Let them know you are available at all hours if they do not feel comfortable in a situation or need a ride home. • Provide adult supervision. The prom and after-parties should be supervised by
responsible adults. Although it may not eliminate all opportunities for risky behavior, adequate supervision will serve as a deterrent. • Encourage students to think before acting. Many students view prom as a deadline for certain perceived rites of passage. They may believe prom is the time to drink or try drugs for the first time or to go further intimately with a boyfriend or girlfriend. Parents should encourage kids to think before acting, letting them know that prom is not a night to throw caution to the wind and experiment.
Do what it takes to have a “green” child Raising eco-friendly children is less complicated than it once was. From very early ages, today’s kids are exposed to environmental topics and how they can do their part to maintain and protect the planet’s resources. Between activities at daycare and lessons at school to information they receive from educational television programming, some kids are taking their own environmental initiatives — and involving their parents along the way. Inspiring children to be eco-friendly can be enjoyable and get those creative juices flowing. The following are eight ways children and their families can work together to protect the environment. 1. Precycle. Kids can attempt to reduce waste by recognizing products that could be wasteful and then avoiding those items. Toys or everyday items with excessive packaging that we use without thinking are just some examples of items that can be precycled. 2. Repurpose. Look at items that normally end up in the trash and find new and fun ways to repurpose them. Children can make crafts out of junk mail, catalogs and old newspapers. Plastic containers can be turned into boats or accessories for dolls and action figures. Use natural materials found in the yard or on a nature walk to make a fairy garden or imaginative world for small toys. 3. Reuse. Toting lunch or snacks around can be more eco-friendly when reusable containers are part of the equation. Explore the many lunch bags, beverage cups, thermoses, Bento boxes, and other packaging available. Many are made from recycled
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materials as well. 4. Walk. Encourage getting around without firing up the car. Walking, jogging, biking, or scootering around the neighborhood is more eco-friendly than driving. Many adventures can unfold when seeing the world from a pedestrian’s vantage point, but things are easily missed when riding inside cars or trucks. 5. Conserve water. Lessons learned in
conservation are important. Water is one resource that is crucial to human life. Kids can explore ways to cut down on water consumption or use water more efficiently. The environmental resource Green Lifestyle Changes says that a 10-minute shower with a standard shower head can use upward of 80 gallons of water and generate up to four pounds of CO2 emissions. Simply reducing shower time can save energy and water. There are other ways to conserve as well. Make it a family project to collect rain water to use for washing cars or watering plants. 6. Rent rather than buy. From toys to video games to movies, people have more entertainment options than ever before. And nowadays it’s easy to access a fresh supply of entertainment without making purchases that require the manufacturing of new items. Streaming rented content rather than buying packaged versions can reduce waste in a number of ways. 7. Turn off/turn down. Turn off lights, appliances, electronics, and much more when they’re not in use. Also, encourage children (of an appropriate age) to unplug certain electronics so appliances aren’t consuming electricity while in standby mode, which is called vampire power. 8. Change body care products. Introduce kids to earth-friendly soaps, shampoos, toiletries, and cleaning supplies. Children are the next generation to take on the task of protecting the planet. When they begin an eco-friendly lifestyle early on, they may be more likely to employ the same strategies in adulthood.
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Studying abroad is a great way to increase job prospects Few academic experiences are as unique as studying abroad. As society becomes increasingly global, young men and women can benefit greatly from experiencing other cultures. The cultural savvy needed to traverse new terrains and interact with various people can give graduates an edge. Higher education experts around the world say that studying abroad helps students become part of the global hub. But the following are seven additional perks to seeing the world in the name of education. 1. Make new friends. Studying abroad introduces students to people in different countries, helping to build friendships as well as an international professional network. 2. See the world. Students who study abroad have the opportunity to see different parts of the world they may not see otherwise. Studying abroad also enables students to travel unencumbered by family or friends who might want to follow their own itineraries. 3. Change your perceptions. It’s easy to get caught up in our own perceptions about other cultures or peoples. But travel is a great way to challenge those perceptions and gain a broader perspective on the world. 4. Develop greater language skills. One of the major draws of studying abroad is the opportunity to study a foreign language out in the world rather than inside a classroom. Constant language practice will enable you to hone your skills that much quicker. The ability to speak multiple languages fluently can give job applicants a greater edge on their competition. 5. Have more employment opportunities. Limiting yourself to one country for jobs may be a mistake. By studying abroad, you may create career opportunities overseas that may never have materialized had you studied at home. International experience is an asset that many employers value in prospective employees. In addition, overseas pay rates may be more competitive when you factor in
Newspapers are still good teaching tools Newspapers have changed considerably over the last decade-plus, but they still can serve teachers and students alike. • Use newspapers to teach geography. Whether they’re local, national or international periodicals, newspapers contain stories from all over the globe. Teachers tasked with teaching students about world geography can assign each student an article about a newsworthy event taking place in a given country. • Use newspapers to teach vocabulary. Perhaps no resource is more valuable than newspapers when teaching vocabulary. Assign each student a story from the newspaper, instructing them to underline or jot down 10 words they are unfamiliar with. • Use newspapers to teach mathematics. While newspapers are often touted as great tools to teach reading comprehension and vocabulary, they also can be used to teach math lessons. For example, newspaper classified sections typically list dozens of items for sale. Assign each student 10 vehicles listed in the classified section and ask them to calculate the average asking prices of these vehicles. • Use newspapers to teach current events. While current events can sometimes be confusing for young students, newspaper reporters aim to convey complicated topics in ways that readers of all ages and backgrounds can understand. By assigning newspaper articles as part of their students’ current events assignments, teachers can help students gain a better understanding of what’s going on in their world.
the conversion rate. 6. Gain independence. Studying abroad may be your first real opportunity to be on your own. This can help you get over any apprehension about traveling alone and also foster greater self-confidence. You may find that traveling alone brings out an independent streak you never knew about. Consider studying abroad as a way to broaden your horizons personally, socially and professionally.
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Be alert for signs of problems with your child’s vision Adults know when they are beginning to experience trouble with their vision. In such instances, men and women will book appointments with their eye doctors to determine what’s causing their problems. But whether it’s a fear or eyeglasses or simply feeling their symptoms are normal, kids might be hesitant to tell their parents about any vision problems they’re having. As a result, parents must learn to recognize certain warning signs that indicate their children are experiencing vision problems. Vision problems in youngsters can be especially problematic, as many of the lessons kids learn in school still begin on a chalkboard. The following are some potential indicators that kids might be dealing with vision problems that require medical attention. • Reading habits: Vision problems may be most noticeable when kids are reading. As youngsters learn to read, they might use their fin-
gers to keep their place while they figure out the pronunciation of certain words. But kids eventually grow out of that habit. Kids who are still doing so long after they have learned to read may be having trouble seeing words on the page. In addition, kids who pull their reading materials very close to their eyes may be struggling to see the words. • Viewing habits: Peculiar viewing habits may also be indicative of poor vision. Kids who sit too close to the television may be struggling to see what’s on as opposed to just being overexcited to see their favorite shows. Kids who prefer to watch programs on tablets they can hold as opposed to televisions may also make that choice because it’s easier for them to see on their tablets than on the television. In such instances, ask why they prefer tablets to television. When kids watch TV, ask them to move further away from the television. If they complain moving back makes it hard to
Easy ways to help your school Students and school districts face a new set of challenges each year. Many of them can be remedied or made less daunting with the help of volunteers. Here are some of the many ways men and women can support the schools in their communities. • Practice open communication. Parents of children in the school should become familiar with teachers and the staff in the school. Find a balance between being involved and being intrusive. Joining the PAC is one way to be active in the goings-on of the school. When the opportunity arises, exercise your right vote on proposed policy changes and programs. Show an interest in your children’s assignments and ask to meet with teachers if the need arises. • Participate in school fundraisers. Schools may not have enough money to cover all of their needs, and fundraisers are vital to the success of many schools. • Keep a clean campus. Organize trash pickup days when participants gather and dispose of litter. Parents also can pitch in to make school grounds more aesthetically appealing. • Donate books to the library. Members of the community can ensure students have plenty of reading materials available to them by donating used books in good condition to the school library. If you can afford it, purchase new books on summer reading lists and donate them to the school library.
see, book an appointment with an eye doctor. • Eye rubbing: Many kids, and even adults, rub their eyes when they are feeling fatigued. But kids who seem to rub their eyes frequently and at times of the day when they should not be tired may be experiencing vision troubles and feeling frustrated that they cannot see very well. • Eye activity: Some kids begin to close one eye when reading, watching television or attempting to read signs. That may be indicative of a refractive vision disorder, in which the eye struggles to focus, or refract, light correctly on the retina. Such problems can often be corrected with eyeglasses or contact lenses, but some refractive disorders may require surgery. • Squinting: Kids who squint a lot may be finding it difficult to focus on words on a chalkboard or even
Reading habits can be a clue that your child may require glasses
television programs. Squinting may also be brought on by a corneal abrasion. Parents who notice their youngsters are squinting should consult the child’s eye doctor to determine the cause of the problem. Vision problems can be especially harmful
to children, who rely on their vision to perform their schoolwork. Parents who learn to recognize the various warning signs of vision troubles can nip problems in the bud before they have too great an impact on youngsters.
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Several weeks ago the results from the Savor Northwest Wine Competition in Cannon Beach, Oregon, were released. This competition showcases the best of the Pacific Northwest wines along with raising awareness of the finest wine regions in the Northwest to explore. Top wine professionals including wine writers, buyers, and industry experts evaluate the wines through a single blind judging. More than 120 wineries participated in the competition, and Cawston’s Forbidden Fruit Winery tied for the top gold medal count by receiving 11 medals in total. The winery received six gold medals including the “Best of Class” for the 2014 Pomme Desiree Iced Apple. The other gold medals were awarded to the Dead End Series 2013 Game Over Tannat / Malbec, Dead End 2012 Catch 22 Cabernet Franc, 2014 Speachless (off dry peach), 2014 Impearfection Asian pear (dessert), and 2014 Plumiscuous Plum
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Mistelle (fortified). Two silver medals were awarded to the 2012 Earth Series Merlot and the Dead End 2012 No Return (red blend). Three bronze medals were awarded to 2014 Adam’s Apple off dry, 2014 Earth Series Sauvignon Blanc and 2012 Cerise D’Eve red cherry port. In 2005, the winery released its first vintages, and to-date, has received over 200 medals in National and International wine competitions. Owners Steve Venables and Kim Brind’Amour are excited with the upcoming tourist season and look forward to showcasing their diverse portfolio consisting of both red and white grape table wines, and tree fruit table, sparkling and dessert wines. For more information on the winery visit: www.forbiddenfruitwines.com, www.facebook.com/forbiddenwines, twitter.com/#1/forbiddenSubmitted wines and www.similkameenwine. Winemaker Nathan Venables stands with his gold medal com winning wines
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Throughout the writings in this column, you will be reading little – if anything - about consuming meat. That is not because I tend to criticize those who do; I just choose not to consume same. It is a very personal choice that many of us make, at some time in our existence. As a devout Vegetarian, this diet and lifestyle have served me well over the past forty + years. This is not to imply that it is a good idea for everyone to adhere to this belief; after all, you have your own belief system that works for you. And as long as it is working for you, as long as you are comfortable with it, I suggest you continue. Being a Vegetarian, per se, does not guarantee perfect health; far from it, in many cases. There are many “couch potatoes”, butts planted on their couches, chugging beer and chomping potato chips, for example. This doesn’t mean they are healthy, simply because they don’t consume meat. It isn’t just a matter of refraining from meat consumption. The name itself is quite a misnomer, actually. I don’t eat only vegetables, for example. Thus the title Vegetarian is not all that accurate, in and of itself. Some who call themselves Vegetarians actually eat fish. To me, this is not really Vegetarianism, but they may view it as such. To each her/his own. Why do I feel that Vegetarianism (if I really am convinced of its merits) is not for everyone? For starters, not all of us are alike. That’s not exactly earth-shattering news, I know, but it really is true. We have unique characteristics that make us pretty special individuals. Our fingerprints are different; our voiceprints differ; our physical appearances are dissimilar as are our blood types. Egad, we’re each quite unique! For those who tout Vegetarianism for absolutely every person on Planet Earth, I would say that their hopes extend far higher than their research. Vegetarianism does not suit all types of humans; in fact, it may be unhealthy for some people to stop eating meat.
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Village of Keremeos Employment Opportunity: Public Works Labourer 1 Positions Casual Relief, Temporary 2016
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Passed away on March 17, 2016 at the Penticton Regional Hospital at the age of 82 years. James will be remembered by his loving wife of 53 years. There will be no service as per the families wishes. Condolences may be sent to the family through www.providencefuneralhomes.com. 250-493-1774 “Every Life Tells A Story”
The Village of Keremeos is seeking individuals with flexible schedules to work as Public Works Relief Labourer 1’s. Incumbents of these positions may be called upon during peak workload periods, or during Public Works staff absences, on an as-required and if-required basis for 2016. The Labourer 1 performs duties related to general municipal operations including water distribution, wastewater collection and treatment operation and maintenance, road and park maintenance, construction, and general labourer duties. The successful candidates will have sufficient physical strength, stamina and coordination to be able to do heavy manual outdoor labour in all weather conditions; the ability to perform wide variety of tasks with minimal supervision; the knowledge necessary to operate equipment in a safe and effective manner; and will possess basic knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical and mechanical repairs. Qualifications: • Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent • Valid Class 5 Driver’s License • Municipal public works experience would be an asset These are CUPE 608 relief positions. Please provide a resume outlining experience and abilities to the Public Works Supervisor at the Village of Keremeos, PO Box 160, Keremeos, BC, V0X 1N0, by fax at 250-499-5477, by email to publicworks@keremeos. ca or in person at 702-4th Street, Keremeos, no later than Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 4:00 p.m.
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This week the Liberal Government tabled the first budget for the 42nd Parliament in Ottawa. As some may recall during the recent election the Liberals promised their first two budgets would have deficits capped at $10 billion each year before returning to a balanced budget in 2019. The budget announced this week with a deficit of $30 billion adds more debt than what was promised over the entire term and does not forecast a return to being balanced in 2019. With such a large increase in deficit spending the obvious question is where is this borrowed money going to be spent? While it is difficult to summarize a budget document in a single MP report I can list some of the areas that are targeted for increased spending. Public Transit will see spending of $3.4 billion over the next three years. While public transit is not available in some parts of Central Okanagan-SimilkameenNicola it will be helpful in others. Green infrastructure is another area in the budget targeted for $5 billion in spending over the next 5 years. Spending on First Nations will also be significantly increased in Budget 2016 with a commitment of $8.4 Billion over five years. There are many First Nations communities within Central OkanaganSimilkameen-Nicola and this funding can help ensure many much needed projects and programs are completed that are beneficial to the
Provinces operating ferry fleets will This is only a brief summary of or any subject before the House no longer be subject to a 25% tariff. a 269 page budget document and of Commons. I can be reached at The 15% percent mineral explora- I welcome your comments, ques- Dan.Albas@parl.gc.ca or toll free tion tax credit that was introduced tions and concerns on Budget 2016 at 1-800-665-8711. by the former Government and was set to expire at the end of March will be extended for another year until March of Tom Fletcher said the finance ministry reported on 2017. Given the importance Black Press budget day that the Liberal inherited a of mining to many regions Federal Finance Minister Bill $4 billion surplus. within Central Okanagan- Morneau has handed down his first “There was still a surplus in Similkameen-Nicola this con- budget with a massive deficit of $29.4 January, and they’ve blown through tinued program can be of bene- billion – three times what had been that in the first 100 days,” Ambrose fit to local economies. Tourism promised during the election cam- said. “What we’re seeing now is reckwill also see a $50 million paign – as the new Liberal govern- less spending without a job creation funding commitment however ment embarks on a stimulus program. plan, and no actual plan in the budget this is over two years and is The budget forecasts more than to return to a balance.” Canada wide. $100 billion in deficits for the next NDP leader Thomas Mulcair took Missing from the budget? five years, contrary to Prime Minister aim at Morneau’s move to target addiFrom my own perspective Justin Trudeau’s election promise tional Employment Insurance coverwhile the budget does men- to balance the budget in four years. age to areas of the country hit hard tion the Canada-European Morneau billed the budget as a plan by the slump in oil and commodity Comprehensive Economic to “revitalize the Canadian economy” prices. Trade Agreement (CETA) and and deliver a tax break to nine million “Right now there are 850,000 peothe Trans Pacific Partnership taxpayers, and a more generous, tax- ple who have lost their jobs who are (TPP) international trade free child benefit. not even eligible for EI,” Mulcair said. deals there is nothing sigConservative leader Rona Ambrose “The budget only takes care of 50,000 nificant on internal trade. A glaring oversight considering a new Agreement on Internal Trade is due this month and it appears to have fallen off the federal Government’s radar screen. There is also no menLOCATIONS WEST tion in the budget on a number REALTY of Liberal election promises #638 - 7th Ave., Keremeos such as restored door to door tuesday@royallepage.ca mail delivery, a reduction in www.royallepage.ca/gregmcdonald the small business tax rate and FOLLOW US ON TWITTER of course no plan to return a @rlptuesday balanced budget in 2019.
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region. In spite of such a large increase in deficit spending there are areas where spending will be decreased or other programs will be eliminated in this budget. One example of this is $3.7 Billion in planned military equipment spending is being deferred down the road. In addition, expenditures such as the children’s fitness and children’s art credit are being phased out starting by reducing them in half for 2016 and eliminated in 2017. On a more local note Budget 2016 does propose to re-open the Veterans Affairs office in Kelowna although one cannot not be certain if this means at the same location or nor does the budget specify an exact date. From a British Columbia perspective ferries built outside of Canada and imported to
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