CAWSTON PAC RAFFLE Christmas baskets raise funds for special activities See page5
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Volunteer appreciation dinner at Elks Hall See page 12
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Thursday, December 6, 2012
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Busy weekend ahead as Christmas in the Similkameen gets underway By Steve Arstad news@keremeosreview.com
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nseasonably warm temperatures are causing havoc with the annual opening of the Keremeos skating rink this year. Similkameen Recreation Centre Manager Karl Donaghue was forced to postpone the traditional opening date of the rink until Saturday, December 8 at 7 p.m., rather than on the eve of the Christmas Light up. Above freezing temperatures and rain continue to interfere with the ice making process, and the weather forecast is not calling for temperatures to drop below zero until Friday evening. Photo by Steve Arstad If the weather forecast looks unfavourable for the skating rink, residents should at least be able to look forward to warmer conditions during Friday’s light up festival, as a very Ralph Sultan, MLA for West Vancouver - Capilano, and Minister of State for Seniors above, left, and Boundary - Similkabusy weekend in Keremeos gets underway. Here is what is happening as the village meen MLA John Slater (centre) speak to Russ Robinson while visiting the Keremeos Seniors Centre last Wednesday, November 28. The two politicians were touring the region, speaking to seniors in the region about their issues. officially kick starts the Christmas season: Friday, December 7 - Prizes for best business lightup and parade Sunday, December 9 - Christmas Craft Fair at Victory Hall entries will be awarded around 3 p.m. Cawston Players “A Christmas Chaos” holds from 3 until 8 p.m. - Gibson House 100th anniversary happens at two performances at Cawston Hall, including a - Keremeos Christmas Parade gets underway 521 Eleventh Avenue from 2 until 4 p.m. matinee at 2 p.m. and a final performance at 7 p.m. at 5:30 - Ecumenical Parish tea, coffee and bake sale In addition to traditional light up events this - Visit with Santa at Victory Hall right after starts at 10 a.m. weekend, eight wineries in the area will be holding the parade. - Cawston Players “A Christmas Chaos” at 7 open houses on December 7, 8 and 9. Patrons are - “A Christmas Chaos” begins a three day run invited to tour the valley’s wineries between 10:30 at Cawston Hall, starting Friday at 7 p.m., doors p.m. - Mountain View Manor plays host to the Bell a.m. and 5:30 p.m. to enjoy some wine tasting open at 6:30. Ringers at 7 p.m. Christmas baked goods also for and check out gift ideas in seasonally decorated Saturday, December 8 surroundings. - Craft Fair at Victory Hall from 10 a.m. until sale. 3 p.m.
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The food bank will be open twice this month December 13 & December 20, 10:00 am to 12:00 noon to accommodate the increased need anticipated during this time. Recipients of the Christmas dinner hamper and clients of the food bank are entitled to one food hamper and can come on either of our open days.
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Sunday, December 16th at 2:00 pm
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OKANAGAN FALLS SECOND MON: Communities for Kids OKFalls Table Mtg., 2:45 pm at StrongStart Early Learning Ctr. at OK Falls Elementary, 250-498-8433 for more info. MON. & WED.: Carpet Bowling 1 p.m. Seniorís Centre. TUESDAY: South Okanagan Toastmasters 7 - 9 p.m. at Best Western in Osoyoos. Call 498-4412, 499-2144. TUESDAY: Bingo at the Senior Citizenís Centre on Willow St. 1p.m. (except last Tues.). EVERY 3RD TUESDAY: Legion Branch #227 Gen Meeting 7 p.m. Jack Hill Room, OK Falls. WEDNESDAY: Join the Stroke Recovery Club for stroke survivors and caregivers, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society office, #2-996 Main Street, Penticton..Call Tina at 490-0613. FIRST WEDNESDAY OF MONTH: OK Falls Legion - Ladies Auxiliary General Meeting 1:00 p.m., Jack Hill Room, OK Falls. THIRD WEDNESDAY OF MONTH: OK Falls Womens Institute meeting at the Falls Community Centre business at 7, entertainment at 8 p.m. Call Betty for more info - 497-6665. THURSDAY: Bridge 1 p.m. Seniors Centre. THURSDAY: Crib 7 p.m. Seniors Centre. THURSDAY: Computer classes 9 a.m. Seniorís Centre. FRIDAY: Arts group painting 1- 3 p.m. FRIDAY: Whist 7 p.m. 2ND & 4TH FRIDAY: A Wellness Clinic is held at the Seniors Centre, on Willow Street, 9 to 11 a.m. Have your blood pressure, heart and weight checked by a retired registered nurse. Open to everyone. FIRST FRIDAY OF MONTH: OK Falls Legion - Ladies Auxiliary Dinner and Entertainment 6:00 p.m. After the Meat Draw. THIRD FRIDAY OF MONTH: OK Falls Legion Ladies Auxiliary Steak Fry Dinner 6:00 p.m. After the Meat Draw. FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS: The Okanagan Falls Legion Branch #227 has meat draws from 5:00 p.m. SATURDAY: OK Falls Legion Branch #227, Dinner and Dance 6:00 pm. FIRST SATURDAY: Ladies Auxiliary Branch #227. Drop in Bingo 1-4 p.m. Jack Hill Room. OK Falls. THIRD SATURDAY OF MONTH: Drop in bingo at OK Falls Senior Centre. 1128 Willow St. 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 more info call Herma @ 499-5292, Joan @ 499-2450. 2nd MONDAY: Similkameen COPS, 7 p.m., Upstairs at the Legion (Legion Hall). Ben Gumm for info 499-0216 4th MONDAY: Orchard Haven - Friends and family council monthly meetings. Making a difference to residential care. MON, WED, FRI: Boot Camp 6 - 7 am, Sim. Rec. Centre. For more info call Annette 499-2238 MON, WED, FRI: KrossFit Fitness (similar to ‘boot camp’) 7:15 - 8 am, Sim. Rec. Centre. For more info call Theresia 499-2029 or email trin51@yahoo.ca TUESDAY: Tumble Bumble, 10:00 - 11:30 pm 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 499-0077 TUESDAY: Handguns 5:30 pm Fly Tying/22 Shoot, 7 pm, KCSA (Keremeos Cawston Sportsmans Association) Club House. More info call 250-499-7027. WEDNESDAY: Mother Goose, 10:00 - 11:30 pm at the Family Centre. Ages 0-6. For info 250-499-2352 ext. 106. WEDNESDAY: Qigong exercise 9 a.m. Cawston Church Hall. 499-7852 for information.
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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. 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 pm 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: Yoga, Cawston Hall in the WI Room 7:30 pm, for more info call Theresia 499-2029 or email trin51@yahoo.ca THURSDAY: Afternoon dances at the OAP Seniors Centre from 1:30 - 4 p.m. THURSDAY: Similkameen Adult Badminton Club, Oct. 16th to Dec. 18th, 7 pm to 9 pm, For more info call Manfred at 499-5290. THURSDAY: Weight Watchers, 5 pm, Elks Hall. More info call Sarah at 250-499-2878. FRIDAY: Keremeos TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 9:00 a.m. at the Health Centre. Visitors & new members are welcome. Call Georgina at 499-0202 for more info. FRIDAY: Elks and Royal Purple bingo. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. FRIDAY: Carpet Bowling at 1:00 p.m. in the Cawston Hall. Bowlers needed. Call Glennys at 499-5409. SUNDAY: KCSA Trap Shooting, 11:00 am to ?, Weather permitting. SUNDAY: Yoga at 8:00 am at Sim. Rec Centre, bring a yoga mat & blanket. Call Theresia (Certified Yoga Instructor) 499-2029 or email trin51@yahoo.ca SUNDAY: AA Meeting at 10:00 am in the Health Center Activity Room. Info call Eleanor at 499-5982. 3RD SUNDAY: Legion General Meeting. 2:00 p.m. Keremeos Legion Hall. 3rd MONDAY: Kars Under the K Meeting, 7:00 pm, Meeting Room at Health Center, Call Marcel Morin for info 499-7775. 2nd TUESDAY: Can-Do General Meetings. Everyone Welcome. Phone 499-2420 for more information. 1ST WEDNESDAY OF MONTH: Regular meeting of the O.A.P. Branch #65, at 2 p.m. Keremeos. 1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAY: Search & Rescue meet 7-9 p.m., 8th Ave. & 4th St. Call 499-6067 or 499-5429. 2ND WEDNESDAY OF MONTH: The Similkameen Garden Club meets at 7 p.m. at the OAP Centre, Main St., Keremeos.. Everyone welcome. 2ND AND 4TH THURSDAY: The Royal Purple Lodge meets at 1:30 p.m. at the Elks Hall. Info: 499-7073. LAST THURSDAY OF MONTH: KCSA Club meeting. EVERY 1ST AND 3RD THURSDAY: The Keremeos Elks meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Elks Hall. 1ST SUNDAY OF MONTH: Jam Session. OAP. 1 p.m. Everyone Welcome. 499-0112. HEDLEY TUESDAY: 2x’s a month Soup and Sandwich - OAPO Hall watch for posters. THURSDAY: Library 2 pm - 7 pm Hedley Happy Hall, free computer use. THURSDAY: Learn how to make Crafts - 6:30 pm to 9 pm at OAPO Hall 1ST MONDAY: Hedley Museum meeting, 6:00 p.m. at the Museum, Everyone welcome to attend. 2ND MONDAY: Regular monthly meetings are held at 6 p.m. Hedley Happy Hall19 + & over welcome 2ND SUNDAY: Pancake Breakfast, Hedley Happy Hall, 8:00 am to 11:00 am, OAPO Hall 3RD MONDAY: Monthly meeting 2 pm at OAPO EVERY SUNDAY: Hedley Farmer’s Market, June 17 to October 9th, 9 am to 1 pm, follow the signs
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news RCMP Victim Services Coordinator Ron Shonk accepted the MInistr y of Justice Crime Prevention and Community Safety Award last Wednesday, November 28 from Boundar y Similkameen MLA John Slater. Shonk won the awa r d f o r h i s work to address the issues of domestic abuse and male perpetrated violence in the region.
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Minister of State for Seniors visits Keremeos MLA’s tour Boundary Similkameen senior’s centres to discuss local senior’s issues and needs By Steve Arstad news@keremeosreview.com MLA John Slater accompanied Minister of State for Seniors MLA Ralph Sultan on a tour of senior facilities in the Boundary - Similkameen on November 28. Keremeos Mayor Manfred Bauer joined the entourage in Keremeos, where Sultan and Slater paid a visit to the senior’s centre. Sultan was appointed as Minister of State for seniors in September by Premier Christy Clark, with the expectation that he would bring the seniors’ voice directly to the table. “I feel I have a personal understanding of senior’s isssues,” said Sultan, who is turning 80 next June. I’ve been attending briefings with the Ministry of Health, talking to various senior organizations like COSCO (Council for Senior Citizens of BC), the Alzheimer’s Society and Ombudsperson Kim Carter, and studying her
The province is currently looking report containing 176 recommendations for seniors over the last two months. at a three point plan to improve senior So far I’ve covered 40 or 50 senior’s care in B.C. “What is it that people need to keep centres,” Sultan explained. “I’m here to listen and getting educated as well.” living as they are? That ‘s an important Overall, Sultan said that it appears that question we are asking. Number two - who will provide these seniors in B.C. are finding that life is good, but there are problems - looking services? The United Way is currently ahead, Sultan noted that B.C. faced an working with us to look at ways where seincreasing influx of seniors retiring to niors can help seniors,” Sultan explained. “The third point is to plan with sethe province, in addition to those already niors, not for them - to here - an increasingly figure out at the comlarger proportion of the munity level what will population. work,”’ he said. “It’s no longer unThe thrust of govThe province curusual to meet people ernment will be to rently spends one half 100 years old or more,” help provide those of the health budget on he said. services - shovelseniors - with the health The big challenge ling snow, shopping, light housebudget being half of the facing the province, Sulkeeping duties... total provincial budget. tan added, is keeping “That’s one out of the 96 per cent of B.C. every four dollars colseniors currently living lected in the province in their own homes, going to senior care,” in their homes as their Sultan noted, adding need personal services that health care spendincrease. “The thrust of government will be to ing was an expensive, delicate area of help provide those services - shovelling government in which to tread. Seniors are outspoken, they know snow, shopping, light housekeeping duties, for instance - non-medical services the issues” Sultan concluded, “and they - so that we can reduce much higher vote. Politicians better pay attention.” medical expenses.
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Fire safety tips during the holidays Contributed While the incidence of fire increases during the holiday season due to greater use of natural Christmas trees, decorations and electric lighting, Canadians are taking further risks as more than 29 per cent of homeowners admit they don’t have a fire extinguisher in their home, according to a recent survey. “Between shopping for gifts and attending holiday parties, the last thing you want to worry about is your house being damaged by a fire,” explains Tim Bzowey, vice president, Home & Auto, RBC Insurance.
“Luckily there are some precautionary measures you can take to help keep your family safe this holiday season.” Keep your tree securely tethered and away from any and all heat sources. This includes electrical outlets, space heaters, radiators and fireplaces. Do not leave Christmas lights on all night. Unplug the tree lights and any other lighting before leaving your home or going to bed. The lights could short out and start a fire. Choose decorations that are flameretardant, non-combustible and non-conductive. For example, do
not use metallic ornaments on the tree, as they could make contact with defective wiring and become a shock hazard. Closely monitor flame burning candles. Avoid using candles on windowsills; particularly those that have curtains, as even the smallest drafts are capable of spreading a flame. Make sure fireplaces and chimneys are properly cleaned and maintained. Have a professional inspect your fireplace annually for any cracks and always use a screen in front of your fireplace while it is burning. For more information, visit: www.rbcinsurance.com.
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Our classifieds are also available on line at bcclassifieds.com The Lower Similkameen Community Forest held their AGM last week. In photo, Roger Mayer (right) and Area “B” RDOS Director George Bush (left) examine a cut block map of the Ashnola. Ryan Clark, a professioinal forester with Capacity Forest Management, is showing them the future plans of the community forest.
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Report from school board district 53 By Marieze Tarr Chairperson, School District 53 Our board has had a very busy month. We have hosted community engagement forums in three of the four communities that we serve; our final forum was in Osoyoos on November 28. We have been disappointed by the turnout at these meetings, as we are eager to share with you our challenges and would have liked to receive some input from you into the work that we do. All of our trustees and senior staff, as well as many of our principals and vice-principals, also attended the Educational Leadership conference held in Vancouver November 15 and 16. Our district hosted two sessions at the conference. Both these sessions were very well attended by educators from across the province and the feedback was very positive. We were very proud of our teachers and administrators who presented! The Board of Education is very grateful to the Soroptimist Club from Osoyoos. This service club is sponsoring the Children of the Street Society from Vancouver to host workshops with our grades six and
sevens in all of our elementary schools in the district. This workshop, “Taking Care of Ourselves and Others” aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of safe online behavior and ensure that students grasp the permanency of online choices. There will also be a workshop for parents which will be held in the evening. These workshops will be held in May 2013. Our district has also embraced the provincial E.R.A.S.E bullying strategy. The provincial government will be paying for the training of teachers and administrators and the district will be responsible for other costs. Terry Collis is our Safe Schools Coordinator and he has already been trained. Other staff members will be trained in December in Kelowna. The purpose of the program is to ensure stronger codes of conduct in schools and the program
also teaches skills to deal with bullying. The government has worked with Edudata to create an online reporting tool for students. If parents are concerned about bullying, please make sure that the school is aware of the problem. Our website has many links to websites that deal with bullying so please make sure that you visit these sites. The board also approved-in-principle a fieldtrip for grades 10-12 students from Osoyoos Secondary School. These students will be visiting Cuba during spring break and will be involved in projects such as mangrove reforestation, beach and community clean up (after Hurricane Sandy), and fruit tree restoration. Our district is also planning a grades six / seven hands-on trades program to promote the trades as a career with our younger students. Each community’s secondary school
will host a handson event for grades six and seven students. Students will be bussed to the secondary school to participate in activities in the shops with up to six journeymen; for example, at SOSS students from Tuc-el-Nuit, Okanagan Falls and Oliver elementary schools, will spend an hour at each station where they will take part in
welding, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, automotive and sheet metal activities. This year we have decided to focus on the construction trades and next year we will focus on hairdressing, culinary arts, etc. Thank you to Boyd Turnbull who is leading this program. Should you have any questions, please contact me at mtarr@ sd53.bc.ca.
Sim Country holds AGM On Wednesday, November 28, the Annual General Meeting for Similkameen Country was held. The directors of the organization for 2013 are as follows: President - re-elected Joan McMurray. Vice President – re-elected Shannon Forner. Secretary Treasurer- re-elected Teresa deWitt. Past President – re-appointed John Sladen. Director – staying on the board John Bachewich Director – coming back to the board Anna Bartlett Directors – new to the board Lee Simmons, Lisa Zbinden, and Dave Rowe
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A service commemorating the conclusion of the Keremeos Ecumenical Parish was held at St. John the Divine Anglican Church on Sunday, December 2nd, 2012. As a consequence St. John the Divine will revert on the 31st of December, 2012 to once more being an Anglican Parish in the Diocese of Kootenay.
Anglican Services for December:
December 9th at 9:30 am Service of Holy Communion December 23rd at 9:30 am Christmas Service December 30th at 9:30 am Service of Holy Communion We invite you to come and worship with us during the Advent and Christmas seasons.
Even Santa loves to give award-winning wines! Take in the Keremeos Christmas Light Up and also tour 8 of the Similkameen Valley wineries. Get into the Christmas spirit at these decorated wineshops and stock up on your holiday entertaining and gift-giving wines! Photo contributed
Cody and Danae Leduc are pictured with four of six large baskets currently being raffled by the Cawston Primary School Parent Advisory Council. All proceeds from the raffle will be used to support special activities at the school. Tickets are available at Keremeos Pharmasave, Irly Bird, Cawston Store and at the Cawston School. The draws for the baskets will be done at the December 20 Christmas Concert.
December 7, 8 & 9, 2012 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wine tastings, goodies, gift ideas
Acres of grasslands in South Okanagan protected by conservation group One thousand two hundred acres of endangered South Okanagan grassland protected by the Nature Conservancy of Canada Contributed The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and its partners have secured two sprawling grassland properties near Osoyoos. The Sage and Sparrow Conservation Project features two distinct properties: Sagebrush Slopes and Sparrow Grasslands. Located on the Canada-U.S. border, these properties are part of an international swath of rare grassland habitat. Both are crucial components of a migratory corridor for species moving between the desert areas of the western United States and the dry grasslands of interior B.C. Sagebrush Slopes is named for the fragrant bush that dominates the property and is one of the most extensive sagebrush landscapes in B.C. Pockets of trembling aspen woodlands provide habitat for mule deer, ruffed grouse, magpies and a variety of cavity-nesting creatures. Two mouse species of conservation
concern – the western harvest mouse and Great Basin pocket mouse – thrive here. Sparrow Grasslands is notable for the abundance of bird species – including at least seven species of sparrow – that frequent the area. The rolling hills of the property are covered in grasses and wildflowers, offering a significant contrast to Sagebrush Slopes. A canyon cuts through the southern portion of the property and features a natural spring that runs year-round. Both properties share a significant portion of their borders with the South Okanagan Grasslands Protected Area, forming an integral habitat link between protected areas that allow for the movement of species between the Similkameen and Okanagan Valleys. Support for the Sage and Sparrow Conservation Project has come from the Government of Canada through the Natural Areas Conservation Program, Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, Sitka Foundation, Dr. Sally Otto, Jean and Ken Finch, Okanagan Similkameen Parks Society, South Okanagan Naturalist Club, Oliver Osoyoos Naturalist Club and other individuals.
Weekly Kelowna dispatch 911 emergency services report Date Time Location Department Incident November 27 16:42 Keremeos Coulthard Rd. Woodlie Rd. November 28 9:14 Kaleden Cottonwood Rd. Cypress Ave. November 30 23:40 OK Falls Brock Place Mimac Crt. December 1 12:06 Keremeos Upper Bench Rd. Middle Bench Rd. 16:52 OK Falls Cedar St. Thomas Pl. 20:23 OK Falls Sixth St. Eastside Rd. 22:17 OK Falls Ash St. Veterans Way December 2 9:42 Kaleden Linden Ave. Fir St. 16:36 OK Falls Pinewinds Sun Valley Way
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Join Us For Our Annual Christmas Get Together The McDonalds Greg & Tuesday
Invite you to join them for their Annual Christmas Get Together Clients & Friends & Families Everyone Welcome!
Tuesday, Dec. 11th 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Elks Hall, Keremeos
• Enjoy Homemade Goodies • Prize Draws Every 1/2 Hour • Coffee/Tea/Juice
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Editorial Public funds at odds with private enterprise The Tourism Advisory Council’s recently released stage report outlined the current progress of the council’s tourist initiative for the Similkameen valley. The council’s goals are wide ranging, including the marketing of a valley wide “brand” that the group hopes will identify the Similkameen to the world as an exclusive tourist market. It’s an ambitious plan that has a totally taxpayer funded budget of $53,146 this year and a projected budget of $58,000 for 2013. The initiative has been a labour intensive effort for those involved in its implementation to date - no doubt involving many long meetings and unpaid volunteer time spent. Nevertheless, while we are sure that those efforts are being put forward with the best interests of the local business community in mind, we found it a bit disconcerting - and disappointing to say the least - to see a remark in the TAC report regarding the group’s plans to publish a valley wide tourist guide suggest the following: “The premise of our publication is vastly different - our goal is to promote tourism in the region. Their goal is to make money for Black Press.” We would like to remind the Tourism Advisory Council that the two community newspapers in the Similkameen - the Similkameen Spotlight and the Review - have provided the Similkameen valley with tourist guides for more than 10 years, long before the two businesses became Black Press newspapers. As a matter of fact, we are in business to make money - as we would expect every private enterprise is. That was the case with these newspapers prior to their affiliation with the Black Press chain - so nothing has changed in that regard. We believe the real issue here centres on the fact that these two publications have never cost taxpayers a dime - they are the result of private business ventures that have never relied on public dollars, successfully serving their purpose in promoting the valley as a wonderful place to visit. Our tourist publications have also garnered respect within our industry, having won two awards in recent years. The Spotlight and the Review have a reliable, professional and consistent track record spannning several years of tourist promotion through their privately funded publications; that’s why we seriously question the Tourism Advisory Council’s attempt to compete with private enterprise while using our own (taxpayer’s) money to do so.
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Will truth die on Deficit Hill? By Tom Fletcher Black Press Whatever happens in the provincial election five months from now, taxpayers should insist that it be the last spring vote. Now I know this isn’t sexy like the horse race of popularity polls so loved by the TV news. But integrity of public financial information is the next vital step in democratic reform, even more important than scheduled election dates. And the B.C. tradition of tabling untested election budgets, shutting down the legislature and firing up the campaign buses, has to end. The B.C. Liberals are on track to surpass the NDP on fudge-it budgets, having put millions into TV ads that insist the 2013 budget will struggle into the black. This is the hill Christy Clark has chosen to die on. Glen Clark set the modern bar with his 1996 election budget. After a run of
red ink, it conjured a tidy little surplus that helped the NDP squeak out a win over the plaid-shirted Gordon Campbell. Campbell’s noisy exit had its roots in his 2009 fudge-it budget, which clung to an outdated $500-million deficit forecast that had already melted down along with banks, auto makers and U.S. real estate. After the election, British Columbians found out we were really $2.8 billion in the red. Not one to waste a good crisis, Campbell ordered the harmonized sales tax. Now Premier Clark and Finance Minister Mike de Jong are proposing to balance the budget and shut down the HST money machine. Clark gave a speech in Coquitlam the day before last week’s budget update, warning it “won’t be pretty.” And it’s not. In September the current-year deficit forecast jumped above $1 billion, largely due to a glut of natural gas. The latest update pushed it
near $1.5 billion. Natural gas royalties are bumping along the bottom, no big change there. But now coal prices and shipments are down, and a slow real estate market has pinched the flow of cash from Bill Vander Zalm’s legacy, the property purchase tax. I erred in a previous column, saying this year’s deficit is partly due to a staged repayment of federal HST transition money. Not so. That entire $1.6 billion was booked in last year’s budget, pushing that deficit to a record $3 billion. This means the current $1.5 billion bleeder is based strictly on current revenues, debt servicing and spending. So how is this sucking chest wound going to suddenly heal next spring? De Jong provided an early version of his answer in his September financial statement. Amazingly, it projects a recovery of more than $100 million in natural gas royalties next year. Hmmm. Liquefied natural
gas exports to Asia are still years away, and the U.S., our only current energy export customer, is developing its own huge shale gas and shale oil reserves. In another forecasted miracle, sales tax revenue is expected to dip by a mere $120 million as the old provincial sales tax returns next year. In 2014 it is projected to bounce right back to where it is today, around $6.1 billion. That’s odd. When former finance minister Kevin Falcon announced the transition back to PST last May, he described annual revenue loss of about $500 million the first year, and more than $600 million the next. Granted, business investment credits and HST rebates to the poor also end, saving the government a pile of cash as this significant tax reform dies. But it still looks like another fudge-it budget, designed to help another premier avoid the political graveyard at the foot of Deficit Hill.
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Worried about smart meters
To the Editor: Recently, I have become more and more interested in this smart meter infiltration into our society. The very fact that the World Health Organization has been ignored. Their warnings of the electromagnetic fields being dangerous to the health and welfare of all people, particularly all children and those with a compromised immune system, as well as the elderly. W.H.O. compares these EMF’s to Class B carcinogens, such as DDT and asbestos contamination. “In fact, the truth regarding the biological effects of radio frequency radiation has been heavily suppressed with all means possible, except criminal ones,” states Professor Franz Adlkofer, coordinator of European Communities Reflex report. In my opinion, this B.C. Utilities Commission is ignoring their own mission statement, to ensure that ratepayers receive safe energy services. The power companies, Fortis B.C. and B.C. Hydro are perpetuation continuous misinformation about the safe application and safe operation of these smart meters. There is a growing roar of objection to this misinformation from reliable, well-educated resources, as well as consumers of the electric power. Many of these people suffer ill health from EMF equipment and fixtures. Fortis BC stated in a letter to me that “Significant financial savings to customers, over the life of the project” would be realized. The writer must have been “singing from the wrong song sheet” so to speak. Several Ontario sources complain of much higher electrical billings, since the smart meter was installed. Also, high billing for “off peak” useage (i.e. washer and dryer used at 2 a.m.) which was to be a lower rate than during peak day time rates. Fortis also states, “Immediate detection of power outages thereby allowing for more effective restoration of electricity to customers.” This seems to be reasonably handled now, without smart meters. Electrical theft does cause considerable problems, safety risks, etc. Why should all consumers be treated as potential criminals? Very few wish to steal electrical power, and wouldn’t know how. Can’t this be monitored through the accounting and billing departments, as well as the meter reading staff’s observation of vacant buildings? It is time for Hydro and Fortis to become accountable to the public. Please use investigating techniques before implicating anyone or all of us. Fortis and BC Hydro - has it not occurred to you that by connecting all of the consumers together in a grid, that this alone could become an excellent opportunity for a mass terrorist attack? Or a simple criminal trespass? Just by recording personal activity in the homes, real criminals could plan home invasion or robbery, by hacking into a grid system. Have you planned for the now “sit-
ting duck” EMF customers to be protected? I don’t think so. In my opinion, we seem to be facing more criminality from within these organizations, than from the occasional electrical theft. This brings further into the privacy issue, which has been totally ignored, in my opinion, by all the corporations pushing for the use of the smart meter. With Remembrance Day we honour those brave men and women who fought for us to have the freedoms we enjoy every day. The use of these smart meters by Fortis and BC Hydro pose considerable risk to privacy “ states an EU data watchdog (BBC News Technology).” We are so close to losing the freedom of tranquil peace and privacy in our own homes. The European Data Protection Supervisor voices concern over the potential intrusiveness of these smart meters that can track everything that family members do in the privacy and sanctity of the home, that we cherish. Remember, information gathered through these smart meters can have high commercial value. Marketing firms would like to know consumers sleeping patterns, foods that are being consumed, devices or tools being used. The corporations apparently think that our daily lives are for sale, to the highest global bidder. Why are we under attack? Well, why not? Globally, we Canadians appear to be wealthy, apathetic and ignorant to the possibility of domination of our democracy, freedom, and personal privacy. We appear to be “cash cows” waiting to be milked. Once our personal privacy becomes a marketable entity, the next reason that comes to mind, is of course, money to the corporations, and control over our lives as well. All we have fought for and hold dear will be gone. In my opinion, both Fortis and BC Hydro are top heavy in expensive executives whose stipends could be impossible to pay. So, perhaps, the utility commissioner could recommend that these expensive executives be retired, immediately - and told to take their devilish meters with them. We do not need either of them! In my opinion, these so called smart meters are tantamount to old Gestapo tactics, only this time, it is technological spying into our freedom and precious privacy. In other words, if smart meters are promoted, I see ongoing and further degradation of democracy, as well as the promotion of a possible police state with corporate control. This opinion is not the only one out there. As a public, we must stand up and stop smart meters, immediately! Our media seems to be stifled. Use the computer - Google, social media, etc. Get educated! In my opinion, knowledge will keep us free, and is a force for maintaining our freedom. There is strength in numbers. I urge everyone who enjoys our freedom, privacy and democracy to stand up and be counted! Flo Winfrey, Olalla
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Resident justifies outlook on state of the world To the Editor: Hello Joe: I didn’t have to guess which Tom you were agonizing about, so I hope I can clue you in as to what I believe in. I have a new friend in Olalla that has rented next door since last summer. My new friend has four children and he is the chief cook and bottle washer. The property in question was in dire need of attention as the owners had been absent for some time Well Joe- this fellow and his four children have worked together and this property is
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Do you want to practise forestry in BC? New forestry designation available now
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Volunteer database provides regional connection By Wendy Weisner South Okanagan Volunteer Centre Media Contact A new searchable database now makes it easier for volunteers to get connected across the region. The Volunteer Centre currently has more than 50 volunteer opportunities listed. The database can be accessed via the Volunteer Centre’s website at www.volunteercentre.info, and by clicking on “Volunteer Opportunities.” Opportunities exist in Osoyoos, such as volunteering with the English as a Second Language Settlement Assistance Program, in Oliver, volunteering with the Desert Sun Counselling and Resource Centre and Community Centre, and in Penticton volunteering with the Hospice Society, Meals on Wheels, Medical Foundation, and Royal Canadian SRC bowling for November 26 - 29 Monday P.M. Alley Oops Ladies Claire Carleton 219, 210 - 603 Bundie Page 220 Joyce Fauteux 235 Pam Irwin 211 Men * Harold Desjardins 274 - 656 Norm Boucher 209, 247 - 622 Jack Popovich 200, 211 Frank Shiels 235 Wednesday A.M. Goldenagers Ladies Lynda Jensen 275, 209 - 651 Ruby Cavenaille 212 Jane Hodge 295, 213 - 635 Wendy Flack 221 Dianne Predan 208 Men Harold Desjardins 207 Lester Pruden 210, 202 - 607 Thursday A.M. G.A. Swingers Ladies Joyce Fauteux 215 Men Andy Kittleson 201 Ron Blackmore 230 Ed Wilson 228 - 600 *Bowler of the week Wednesday Short League (Nov. 28) Dean Schneider 225 Rob Vandiemen 257 - 249 (649) Rae Langille 203 - 251 (649) W ATM NO LE! B AVAILA
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The Natural Resource Professional (or NRP) designation is new and recent grads from natural resources conservation programs at the University of BC, Thompson Rivers University and the University of Northern BC can apply today. The NRP designation will allow you to practise aspects of professional forestry in every corner of the province. You might find yourself working for government, consultants, industry, Aboriginal groups and more! For more information and to see which programs qualify, visit our website at www.abcfp.ca.
SESS sports update The Similkameen Elementary Secondary School girls volleyball team finished 12th in the weekend Provincials tournament, while the senior boys basketball team won the St. Ann’s basketball tournament in Kamloops. They beat the number one and eighth ranked teams in the province on their way to winning. Friday
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Who says Keremeos has no artistic community? Gibson House Christmas Art Show Dec. 15, 16 Contributed by Judy Chisholm I’m amazed at the number of artistic people I’ve met locally! Almost every time I’m at a community function and the conversation turns to art, someone new tells me about their own artistic endeavor. There seem to be many small groups that get together to paint on a regular basis. And I know of two larger groups, the Sloppy Palettes and the Gibson House group, that have been around for many years. In the past, the Gibson House has hosted workshops and casual drop-ins but this year they are planning their first Christmas Art Show, December 15 and 16, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature four local artists showcasing their works in acrylic abstracts,
watercolour landscapes, and Paverpol statues. Three of the artists, Bonny Roberts, Myra Hammond and Lisa Zbinden, are members of the Federation of Canadian Artists, and Judy Chisholm is a Certified Paverpol Instructor. Their work will be available for purchase and will include smaller pieces for the thrifty shopper. Support the arts in Keremeos and attend the show to see some of our local artistic talent! Remember, an original piece of art makes a great gift for someone special this Christmas! For more info contact Judy Chisholm at 250-499-2883.
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At left: Bonny Roberts, Lisa Zbinden, Myra Hammond and Judy Chisholm pose with samples of their artwork. An art show is planned at the Gibson House for December 15 and 16 from 11a.m. to 4 p.m.
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New Garbage Rules for OK Falls, Kaleden and West Bench RDOS press release There are new rules for garbage collection in Okanagan Falls, Kaleden and West Bench. Residents in Electoral Area “D”’ and Electoral “F” that receive curbside garbage collection will need to take extra precautions if they place garbage out the night before. Home owners can choose from three different options to place out waste. These options are placing out waste on the morning of collection, using a wildlife resistant garbage cart or placing a wildlife resistant enclosure at the end of their driveway. Using these options, Naramata residents have seen a sharp decline in the number of bears killed each year in that community. Over the last year Zoe Kirk, Bear Aware Community Coordinator, has conducted a series of nighttime tours in Area “D” and Area “F”’. On average over 80 per cent of residents place out waste safely on the day of collection. The remaining residents place out bags or cans at night, allowing bears and other animals to access their garbage. “There is a well-established correlation between bear sightings and garbage days,” states Kirk. “Bears need an enormous amount of calories each day. Unprotected garbage is a quick and
easy way for bears to get food.” In 2011, Naramata became the first RDOS community to adopt wildlife safe garbage collection. Before 2011 an average of six bears per year were killed in Naramata. Since 2011 only one bear has been destroyed. Kirk has also seen less litter in Naramata streets as fewer animals are getting into garbage. “Having people think about how and when garbage and recycling are placed out has made Naramata much safer and cleaner,” explains Kirk. This winter, BFI Canada is offering a two month free trial of wildlife resistant bear carts for Area “D” and “F” residents. These reinforced carts can be placed at the end of a person’s driveway and picked up and emptied by a special arm on all BFI garbage trucks. BFI also rents carts for recycling and yard waste which can help eliminate the need to purchase bags. Residents can contact the BFI Cart Hotline at 250-328-2778 for details. Electoral Area “D”covers the unincorporated communities of Okanagan Falls, Kaleden, Twin Lakes and Green Mountain Rd. In Electoral Area “F”curbside collection is provided in West Bench, Sage Mesa and Red Wing. Letters have been sent out to home owners in these communities to better explain the changes.
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Okanagan Regional Library appoints new executive director
sumes her new responsibilities.” Ms. Hall is currently the Director of Public Library Planning with the Province of Saskatchewan. She is a After a nation-wide search, the Okanagan Regional graduate of the Faculty of Information Studies at the Library (ORL) Board of Trustees is extremely pleased to University of Toronto and has 23 years of varied public announce the appointment of Ms. Stephanie Hall as the library, academic library and special library experience. Prior to her current role, she was the Chief Librarian next executive director. The board was very satisfied with the number of out- with Powell River Public Library, and then moved to standing candidates who expressed interest in the position Saskatchewan to become Director/CEO of the Chinook and is delighted with this outcome. Ms. Hall will succeed Regional Library. Ms. Hall stated, “I’m really looking forward to workMs. Lesley Dieno who, after 25 distinguished years at the helm of the ORL, will be retiring at the end of December ing with the board and staff of the Okanagan Regional Library. It’s a well-managed organization, and that makes 2012. The board would like to thank Ms. Dieno for her exem- it a great platform for launching new initiatives. I’m inplary leadership of the ORL during a time of considerable terested to learn about what matters most to Okanagan communities about reading, growth and development. lifelong learning, and libraries, The search was spearheaded and eager to start work on those by the Board of Trustees Personpriorities. Public libraries help nel Committee, led by Ms. Maripeople learn and grow throughlyn Harkness, who said, “Ms. out their lives. As we look to Hall brings a wealth of experithe future, I see some great opence, knowledge, and passion portunities to re-envision how to the position and the board we support that core role.” looks forward to her endeavors The board is extremely on behalf of the ORL’s future.” pleased to have someone of The Chair of the Board of Ms. Hall’s calibre as the next Trustees, Ms. Carol Zanon, executive director. She will stated, “Upon Ms. Dieno’s decibring significant strengths to the sion to retire, the board initiated position, including a passion a nation-wide search for the next for public library services and executive director, as the posithe positive changes libraries tion involves the investment of can make in people’s lives, and both the financial and cultural a well-developed understandinterests of the many communiing of the opportunities and ties that make up the regional challenges facing libraries. She library system. The board recis well poised to take over the ognizes that the new executive leadership of the ORL during director must bring many skills this pivotal time in the ORL’s that are needed to address the evolution. Ms. Hall will aschallenges that libraries, staff sume her new role February and trustees face in the new age 1, 2013. of internet literacy and changing Stephanie Hall is the ORL’s new executive technologies. The board wishes director. Ms. Hall the very best as she asContributed
Community Forests - Part 2
Alex Atamanenko continues a discussion on Community Forests Contributed by BC Southern Interior MP Alex Atamanenko
Community forests are commonly referred to as a “small tenure”, but their hopes and aspirations are anything but small. Community forests were created to support local livelihoods and to promote innovation and economic diversification. They also encourage communication and the development of relationships within communities and with First Nations. They provide opportunities for local training and skills development. Forest companies will change owners or come and go. However, community forests and the communities that manage them are here to stay. With area based, long-term tenures, incentives are created for long term investment in the land. It is in the interest of these communities to manage their local forests for a range of values, including local jobs, wildfire mitigation and community interface planning, recreation infrastructure and small scale, local bioenergy. There are five community forests in the BC SouthernInterior riding – Kaslo, Harrop –Procter, West Boundary, Keremeos, and Princeton – and the accounts of benefits derived from their operations are growing steadily. For example, Kaslo contributed funds to build the new clubhouse at the Kaslo Golf Club, a timber framed structure that also employed a local company for design and construction. Harrop-Procter is the first community forest with Forest Stewardship Council Certification. With their low annual allowable harvest and a focus on protection of watershed values, they have established a small mill to turn their round trees into dimensional lumber products.
While community forestry holds great potential for B.C. communities, the economic and ecological changes facing the forest sector as a whole present significant challenges. The British Columbia Community Forest Association (BCCFA) is working to help its members manage for future success. At the recent BCCFA conference in Kaslo, delegates heard about the latest research on how to approach long term forest management in the context of climate change. They learned about the importance of understanding and monitoring the patterns and impacts of local change and they were introduced to some practical tools to analyze their vulnerabilities and risk. The new insights and tools will assist community forest managers to adapt their decision making to future conditions. Community forests are seeking to diversify their operations and to capture more value for the wood harvested. WoodSourceBC.com is a new BCCFA initiative which helps to attract a wide group of log buyers and value added manufacturers to the community forest product and to partnership opportunities. Value added manufacturing can provide as much as ten times the jobs for each cubic metre of wood as can a primary breakdown facility. The higher value product can also provide for an alternative log market for community forests and other small tenures. Value added is a good deal for communities because it can contribute to new jobs, youth retention, economic diversification and community stability. For more information on community forests, visit www.bccfa.ca
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Dave Stein and Christy Quaedvlieg.
Dave Stein and John Sladen.
Keremeos Elks pay homage to their volunteer supporters Contributed The Keremeos Elks prepared a spaghetti supper, the third annual, for members of the community who lent the Elks a hand at events that they worked on this past year. Some of these projects are far beyond the ability of such a small organization. These volunteers helped the Elks who all are also volunteers, doing breakfasts in the park or helping at bingo or the rodeo. The rodeo, barbecue and parade is but one example, which will take over a hundred volunteer people. The supper served about 75 and was topped off with many door prizes donated by
local merchants and wineries from our area. We thank the merchants. Two special volunteer awards where handed out for volunteer service for us and the community. John Sladen for his work in the rodeo arena as Arena Director including assembling help and for all the advance prep work needed. Christy Quaedvlieg for her years of organizing the barbecue, at first with the Credit Union staff and the past six years with the cattlemen. We thank you all for making our work possible to make our community a better place.
Taina Sipponen, Gabi Cursons, Wilfrid Mennel, Gabi Cursons, Corentin CaroChambard and Jaquine Manet-Bobier rehearse a scene from The Cawston Players Production A Christmas Chaos onstage this Friday, Saturday and Sunday (December 7,8,and 9) at The Cawston Community Hall. Enjoy Live Theatre this weekend - it’s “A Christmas Chaos” featuring a riotous, rough and tumble drive to produce Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” when that big city theatre outfit doesn’t show up. The Cawston Players come to the rescue featuring Scrooge, Marley, Visiting Spirits and, of course The Cratchit Family - including, Tiny Tim. It’s all onstage this weekend at 7 p.m. at The Cawston Community Hall. There’s a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday. Tickets are $10 . Under 16 years, just $5. Tickets are available at The Cawston Marketplace, Similkameen Agencies in Keremeos or by calling 250-499-7217
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Changes coming to local recycling program Province introducing changes to recyling legislation that will see manufacturers take responsibility for packaging waste By Steve Arstad news@keremeosreview.com Packaging and printed paper recycling is changing in British Columbia. Under the BC Recycling Regulation, producers that introduce packaging or printed paper into the B.C. residential marketplace were required to submit a stewardship plan, or be part of a plan submitted on their behalf, by November 19, 2012 to take effect on May 19, 2014. To this end, a not- for - profit stewardship group called Multi-Material BC (MMBC) has been created to manage the transition of collection of products through local government’s curbside programs. The Regional District Okanagan Similkameen recently sent a letter to the Village of Keremeos advising the community of upcoming changes to existing recycling programs. MMBC’s proposal involves collecting an eco - levy on products with packaging or printed paper sold in BC. The levy would be so small that the amount would not show up on the bill, and would be expected to pay for the collection and recycling of the manufacturer’s paper materials from homes. “The RDOS currently picks up paper waste,” explained RDOS Solid Waste Coordinator Cameron Baughen. “It is anticipated that MMBC will be working with the RDOS for pick up of paper waste.” MMBC would pay their share of costs for curbside pickup of paper waste. Baughen said that program is meant to be non disruptive to existing curbside programs, and hopefully will be an expansion of current services. Under the new proposal, soft and hard
cover books would no longer be recyclable, but other items might be included, such as single serve paper cups, and non-refundable tetra packs. Drop off programs are also envisioned for styrofoam, glass and other products. The regional district, in its letter to Keremeos, advised council and staff to familiarize themselves with the proposed program by the second quarter of 2013. The RDOS explained further that the stewardship group (MMBC) is obliged to approach every local government currently managing printed paper and packaging in the second quarter of 2013. MMBC will offer a sum of money tied to “marketclearing price financial incentives,” with local government given a short time to respond. If a local government responds that they do not want to be responsible for curbside collection of recycling, MMBC will be obliged to go to tender in the third quarter of 2013 and take responsibility for collection. “We hope that the final result of this change is that we will save money, but at this point we cannot say that for certain,” Baughen said, adding that residents probably won’t see any changes to their current curbside practices, since most of what goes into recycling blue bags would be destined for this program anyway. This type of program was implemented in Germany, with the result that the amount of overall packaging has been reduced,” Baughen said. Baughen also noted that work towards an organics and kitchen food waste collection program in the RDOS was continuing and could be ready for implementation around the same time as the MMBC program kicked in. The changes to the recycling program stem from a desire on the part of the province to transfer responsibility for end-of-life management of packaging and printed paper (PPP) from governments and their taxpayers to industry and their consumers . The regional district board of directors are slated to discuss the upcoming changes at the December 20 regional district board meeting.
It’s time to test your home for radon gas By Greg Baytlalan, Air Quality Specialist, Interior Health Radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. Radon is a naturally occurring gas found in the ground throughout the world. Most homes that are in contact with the ground will contain some amount of radon gas. Radon becomes more of a concern when it reaches high levels. Radon levels vary across the country. According to Health Canada about seven per cent of the Canadian homes have radon levels that may be putting residents at risk. Here in the B.C. Interior we have some “hot spot” areas with high radon levels in approximately 40 per cent of homes. Being heavier than air, radon accumulates in low lying areas like basements. Many houses contain recreation rooms or suites in the basement that are occupied for many hours per day. Radon in combination with tobacco smoke, including second-hand smoke can increase the risk substantially. Health Canada estimates that one in three smokers exposed to high radon levels will develop lung cancer. Radon gas is colourless, odourless and tasteless, so the only way to know if the radon levels in your home are high is to conduct testing. The best time to test your home for radon gas is now through April. During the cooler months windows and doors are often closed and rising warm air in a home draws more radon from
the ground. Testing a home is easy and inexpensive. Testing involves placing a small puck-like kit within the lowest area of the home that could be occupied for more than four hours per day. The kit should remain in that location for a minimum of three months and then mailed to a laboratory for results. Just because your neighbours tested their homes and found low results does not mean your home is low too. The test results for your home can be very different. This is because factors beyond the local geology influence the levels within a building. Essentially, radon takes the path of least resistance, and resistance can vary between homes. Radon can enter a home through the foundation, including concrete, and more so through cracks in a foundation or dirt floor such as older crawl spaces. It can also enter a home through the ventilation system. The bottom line is that everyone should test their homes for radon to see if this gas (dubbed as the “silent killer”) is lurking. If elevated radon levels are found, basic measures can be taken to address the problem. Further information on radon can be found on the Health Canada website http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/ iyh-vsv/environ/radon-eng.php Test kits are available from BC Lung Association. Give them a call at 1-800-665-LUNG (5864).
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few days ago we had a presentation at our observatory of the first observations resulting from an important U.S.-Canadian partnership. The objective of this collaboration was to upgrade the Very Large Array (VLA), a radio telescope comprising 27 25-metre diameter dish antennas, scattered over the desert near Socorro, New Mexico. This new instrument brings our radio astronomy capabilities in line with those of the new optical telescopes. Among
other things this will make it easier to combine the radio and optical data to better understand what is going on out there. Most objects in the universe produce no light and are not lit up by any nearby stars. However they give off radio waves, which we can observe with radio telescopes. We can then take the data and make images, showing what we would see if our eyes could detect radio waves, or we can present the information in many other ways. The VLA was a cutting-edge instrument for decades. However, eventually we arrived at a point where the problems to be addressed needed something more powerful. So it was decided to upgrade it. The antennas and radio receivers were redesigned, so that they could collect more useful informa-
tion, more quickly. This would result in the flood of data from the instrument becoming a tsunami. Something new would be needed to handle this unprecedented flow of data. That’s when engineers at our observatory came up with an idea for a completely new number cruncher, which would be able to deal with the data from the upgraded VLA. It was called W I DA R , w h i c h stands for “Wideband Interferometric Digital ARchitecture”. Canada proposed providing this number cruncher to the U.S. for use on the upgraded VLA, as a part of a Canadian partnership in this and other instruments. This would give Canadian astronomers guaranteed access to more front-line research tools. The offer was accepted; WIDAR was built and
shipped to the U.S., and it is now in action. The resulting combination of U.S. and Canadian technical innovation promises to do for radio astronomy what the Hubble Space Telescope has done for visible light astronomy. One of the images obtained with the upgraded instrument showed a distant galaxy with two huge jets of material flowing out. The image was so detailed we could see that the material in one of the jets had been emitted in a series of supersonic burps, each with its own shock wave. There was a radio image of the planet Neptune, looking right through the atmosphere at what was underneath. It looked like higher ground around the equator and near the poles, and flatter terrain around the midlatitudes. Of course
that terrain need not be rock. In the frigid outer reaches of the Solar System, it could be ice or frozen hydrocarbons. Things we can do with what is now named the Jansky VLA, after a pioneer radio astronomer, include looking closely at the birth of new stars and planets, studying the structure of galaxies and other objects back in the early history of the universe, and searching for intelligent alien life. Jupiter rises around 4 p.m. Saturn and Venus lie close together and rise around 5 a.m.The Moon will reach last quarter on the 6th. Ken Tapping is an astronomer with the National Research Council’s Dominion Radio Astro-physical Observatory, Penticton.
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continued from page 7 and loss of family can be fun as I have been there - done that - you just need a great attitude. As far as Angelique Wood is concerned I have already apologized for supporting more of what we already had. I have never heard from the lady and the falling out was the reason you are on about - it adds up to a great difference of opinion. I may as well dismiss M.P. Alex Atamanenko also, who has proven to be a man of broken words. Joe, I promise you this - as my new faith gets rolling - I shall never attend any meeting where Atamanenko or Wood are present. I will adopt the old saying once again of “live and let live,” even if the let live are mooching on my dime and yours. As far as joining a cause, I already belong to one that is very well known and where my attitude is very well accepted. A U.S. President used the words “yes we can” and after his first four years as President the words have changed into “no we can’t” - a prime example of people not working together, eh? We all know that some people will never change for the better as the saying “If there is a will - there is a way” is only true for some people. I give you a prime example, Joe - I quit smoking cold turkey about 15 years ago while working in a stressful place, where good people will never be living - on the wrong side of “razor wire.” And as far as looking past black clouds Joe - I suggest you pay more attention to the daily news to view a very dark future horizon looming closer than ever. The black clouds hover above the ones who don’t put their hands on deck and prefer a free tow through life at the expense of we who did survive used our own sweat toward survival by a simple word called work, as faith never did my chores. However, you write a nice letter Joe - but you don’t know me or I you - so maybe in 2013 we can take a leap toward each other but forget the faith part, as I have been there and done that to no avail. Merry Christmas to you and yours, Tom who (Isherwood), Olalla
letters province has ever seen. When this Liberal government took power in 2001, they pledged to “outlaw” red ink from the province’s books forever. They can not be trusted, even to run a peanut stand. That is no way to run a government. Gladys Brown, Midway, B.C.
The oil shipping dilemma To the Editor: Shipping Oil - by Rail or Pipeline Are environmental activists doing more harm than good in delaying pipeline projects? Products have always found a way to market one way or another. Be careful what you wish for as there is a real factor called “unintended consequences” that emerges every time man tries to tinker with tried and tested methods. Most people are completely unaware of pipelines running underground because it is a less intrusive method which does not interfere with our daily surface activity. That is why the concept of transporting liquid products in underground (u/g) pipes was viable, economical and went back to the Romans. In our modern civilized world, we bring water to our buildings in u/g water main pipes buried deep enough for frost protection. We flush our toilets and u/g pipes transport it to sewage treatment. Storm water from our roofs go into u/g pipes then to natural watercourses. Natural gas and electric u/g etc. all mostly un-noticed. By contrast, surface transportation of product by rail noticeably affects our lives daily. Because of the enviro activists protesting all new pipelines, shipping oil by rail has become a real and growing alternative. The cost difference is approximately three dollars more per barrel which is a small obstacle with oil selling at around $85.
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Canadian tanker cars carry approx. 650 barrels each (U.S. = 714 barrels) with 100 car trains used to deliver 65,000+ barrels per day to refiners and other rapid growth terminals all over North America. Rail operators have reported a 30 per cent increase in oil by rail in the last year, only curtailed by the shortage of tanker cars. Trains go over all the same streams and rivers that pipelines go under/over and there is even a greater risk of spill by rail. (ie. CN’s 2005 Cheakamus river caustic soda spill near Squamish) So now the agitated anti-oil activists are trying to stop “oil
by rail” but it’s too late and they couldn’t anyway because of the over 100 year established infrastructure and practice of shipping liquid chemical materials by rail tanker cars. CN is one of the biggest oil by rail shippers in North America and they are double tracking to Prince Rupert. BNSF railroad (owned by big Obama donor Warren Buffet) is shipping 350,000 bpday of Bakken and oil sands oil mostly to the gulf and wants to increase it to one million barrels per day. Big rail, big money politics has delayed the Keystone XL Pipeline. Roland Seguin, Langley
Thoughts on the future of Santa Claus To the Editor: Here is what the future for Santa may very well be? Santa’s elves are working 24/7, working in harmony like Angels in heaven. Suddenly a helper called Santa into the night, he was upset and full of fright ! The elf pointed tearfully in total dismay- Santa the ice is melting around your sleigh. Santa sighed and said with a frown, global warming has reached our town. Not a twinkle appeared from his soft blue eyes, Santa looked up to God - then softly cried. Rudolph with his nose so
bright - will have trouble guiding the sleigh tonight. Pollution has dimmed all the lights below, but for the children we have to go. For the first time in centuries, Santa felt stress - but his elves and reindeer would try their best. With glaciers melting and sinking far below the sea, will the sounds of Christmas tidings and children’s voices sing out with glee? There is no where left on this planet to go - perhaps no more Santa - no more snow. Written by Tom Isherwood, Olalla
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FOR sale or rent as of now. Mobile home in 55+ park in Olalla. Large workshop, 2 bedrooms, woodstove plus heat pump, fenced for 1 pet, 5 appliances. $650. Park fee included. 250-499-7720
Homes for Rent 1 bdrm mobile home, completely reno’d, $600/month. No smoking, on organic farm, no pets. 250-499-2050 1 bdrm rural cottage, good location, N/S, suitable for mature single person or couple, $550/mo. 250-499-5148 2 bdrm house, open concept living/eating/kitchen. Lg bathroom, laundry room & storage space. Approx. 1,000 sqft. Fridge, Stove, Washer, Dryer and Gas fireplace in L.R. Professionally cleaned, ready to move in. Avail. immediately. $750/mo. + utilities. Call 499-2541. Behind Valu Plus, 1 bdrm rear, $550. Large 1 bdrm front, $600. 250-499-2611 CAWSTON - 4 bdrm, 1.5 bath, F/S, W/D, large, fenced yard, $1,000/month + utilities. Avail. Dec. 1st. 250-499-0377 KEREMEOS 4 bedroom house, 2 bathroom, full basement, 250-499-1066.
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Follow the 3D strategy to tax savings Sure, you should have been tax-planning all year (and every year, for that matter) but even if you were otherwise occupied in 2012, you still have time to follow the 3D taxsaving strategy. 1. DEDUCT To reduce your tax bill, make full use of your tax deductions and tax credits. Tax deductions Check out all the deductions that apply to you including: Child care expenses Spousal Support Tradesperson tool expense Take full advantage of your RRSP deduction by making your maximum contributions to your RRSP eligible investments. Business owners: Purchase capital assets and provide tax-free gifts for employees before year-end. Self-employed: If you’re claiming the capital cost allowance (CCA) on depreciable assets, buy them before year end to speed-up tax write-offs.
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Tax credits Pool medical expenses on the return of the lower earning spouse. Travel medical insurance also counts as a medical expense. Pool charitable donations or carry them forward up to five years to rise above the annual $200 threshold that increases your credit. Use the spousal credit for the higher-earning spouse. Review all the credits that might apply to you including these: moving expense children’s fitness tuition, education and textbook pension income public transit pass first time homebuyer political contributions 2. DEFER Contribute to a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) eligible investments. The contribution isn’t tax deductible but money and growth earned on investments held within your TFSA are tax-free and so are withdrawals made at any time for any purpose. Considering selling investments with capital gains? Delay the sale until 2013 to defer taxation. Taxes on the gain would only be payable by April 2013 instead of April 2012. If you have money-losing investments, sell them by the December 31 to create capital losses that can offset
MANAGING Your Money capital gains. 3. DIVIDE If you’re turning 71 this year, you must wind up your RRSP and take the cash (poor choice) or transfer the funds to investments held within a Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) or annuity (much better choice). If you have earned income, you can continue making contributions to a spousal plan until your spouse reaches 71. Here’s another way to save on taxes and fine-tune your financial plan: Talk to your professional advisor before the tax-filing deadline to be certain you make the most of every tax-reduction strategy. This column, written and published by Investors Group Financial Services Inc. (in Québec – a Financial Services Firm), and Investors Group Securities Inc. (in Québec, a firm in Financial Planning) presents general information only and is not a solicitation to buy or sell any investments. Contact your own advisor for specific advice about your circumstances. For more information on this topic please contact your Investors Group Consultant.