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KOBAU BREAKDOWN

WEATHER RELATED WOES

RDOS directors updated on communications failure See page 3

FIRST MEETING OF SVPS

Village maintenance staff make way after last week’s snow See page 9

Planning society starts year in Cawston See page 5

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Generous local donations result in big payoff for Cawston Food Bank Valley First collects 19,000 pounds of food, shatters 6,500 pound goal Valley First press release During 2012, Valley First shattered its 6,500 pound target by collecting more than 19,000 pounds of food for food banks across the Okanagan, Similkameen and Thompson valleys. In recognition of its 65th anniversary, in February 2012, Valley First challenged its employees and communities to collect 6,500 pounds of food in its Feed the Valley challenge. The branch that collected the most food on the way to that target would net $6,500 for their local food bank partners. After surpassing that initial target in less than four months with the Valley First Armstrong branch leading the charge collecting 1,950 of food, Valley First re-issued the challenge offering another $6,500 for food collected until the end of the year. The lion’s share of the 19,000 pounds of food donations was collected by the small Similkameen town, Keremeos. In 12 months, the branch raised close to 12,000 pounds of food and netted $6,500 for the Cawston and Area Food Bank.

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The Grist Mill provides a picturesque setting for a winter scene in the Similkameen. BC Heritage has received four expressions of interest regarding future operations of the Grist Mill and Gardens.

Directors motion intends to sort out mail collection change By Steve Arstad news@keremeosreview.com The regional district board of directors want to stamp out recent changes to Canada Post mail collection out of the Okanagan and Similkameen valleys. Oliver rural Director Allan Patton brought the changes to the attention of the board, which involves the collection of mail from local post offices in the regional district. Instead of going to Kelowna for sorting, mail now goes to Vancouver and back - adding significantly to the number of days a piece of mail can take to get from one

local community to another, such as Oliver to Osoyoos. “Are local post offices in danger of closing?” he asked. A number of other directors agreed the change in delivery was for the worse. Oliver Director Ron Hovanes agreed that post offices were being put at risk by the change, stating that it was a regional district issue to ask Canada Post what their intentions were. Patton put forward a director’s motion to have staff research future intentions of Canada Post in the regional district, which carried. The board will also invite Penticton MP Dan Albas to come before the board to speak to the matter.

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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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By Steve Arstad The Review The Regional District Board of Directors were given a brief account detailing the failure of one of the RDOS’ emergency communications relay towers that took place over the Christmas holiday. Emergency Services Supervisor Dale Kronebusch told the directors that a storm on December 18 snapped two power poles suspending hydro lines bringing power to an emergency communications tower on Kobau Mountain. A backup generator kicked in to supply power for several days afterward, but it eventually ran out of gas. On December 29, emergency batteries also failed. Kronebusch told the board that the system was back in service on January 3, only to fail shortly afterward for another day and a half. Replacement of the power poles is considered to be a safety issue and may have to wait until spring to be replaced. There is a slight possibility that Fortis could string an armoured cable to the tower, but in the meantime the site will be operated by generator. Area “D” Director Tom Siddon asked staff about the reliability of using radio communications and mountaintop towers to relay emergency communications signals, asking if Telus dedicated ground lines might offer better value and more reliable service. Siddon, quoting from a series of emails he had received, noted that contractor Planetworks recent study on RDOS emergency communications recommended further mountaintop relays through the establishment of another site on Okanagan Mountain. “Maybe this is not the best idea, in light of this incident,” Siddon said, “Using dedicated lines like Revelstoke did, at $18,000, may offer us better service. All options should be explored. We don’t want to repeat the same mistakes again.” Board Chair Dan Ashton noted that many radio towers were in use

Exceptional weather conditions were contributing factors in the loss of an emergency communications antenna on Kobau Mountain before Christmas. in B.C. and delivered reliable service. “This is an extraordinary year in terms of weather,” he said. Staff defended Planetworks’ recommendation. Kronebusch described the Okanagan site as one where the regional district would be attaching their equipment to an existing tower. The lack of access to the site was actually an advantage, he said, by helping to maintain security. “The best system has proven to be radios,” he said, “we’re going back to whats tried and true.” “If a dedicated ground line will do the job at the right cost, why use a tower - when you can rent a line?” Siddon then asked. “Planetworks was a third party study that identified a liability, and that was the land line,” answered Mark Woods, Community Services Manager for the RDOS, “ mountaintop radio frequencies are more reliable.” “I’m just saying, consider the possibilities,” said Siddon. Penticton Director Andrew Jakubeit asked staff why no alarms went off when the various systems failed. “Someone should have known,” he said of the electrical, generator and battery failures, to which Kronebusch replied that alarms and extra back up batteries would be added to the site. West Bench Director Michael Brydon added, “We’re reliant on radio communcation - it has its place but what are the costs of a dedicated land line - maybe its prohibitive, but I would like to know.” Oliver Director Ron Hovanes agreed, noting that the backup system - relying on phones and cell phones - was not enough.

Boundary -Similkameen MLA resigns from Liberal party By Steve Arstad

The B.C. Liberal party and BoundarySimilkameen MLA John Slater have parted company . On Monday, January 14, Slater announced his resignation from the Liberal party, indicating that he would serve out the remainder of his term as an independent. T h e n e w s wa s confirmed by an official Liberal party announcement that

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described the situation thus: “John Slater has made significant contributions to his community in both private and public life. “Last month, John informed colleagues that he would not seek re-election. Over the past week, he has reconsidered his decision and sought to be nominated as the BC Liberal candidate. “Mr. Slater’s candidacy is not being approved due to per-

sonal issues that, in our view, impact his ability to represent the party. “The party sought a cooperative solution through discussions with John. This is not a decision taken lightly and is fully considered.” These are difficult situations, especially when you like the people involved. In these cases, the party president and other officials work in the best interest of

the party. While there is never full agreement in these cases, it was a decision not taken lightly.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Zoning Bylaw Textual Amendments — Bed & Breakfast Operations — Amendment Bylaw No. 2594, 2012 Electoral Areas ‘A’, ‘C’, ‘D’, ‘E’ and ‘F’ Zoning Bylaws Date: Time: Location:

Thursday, January 24, 2013 3:00 p.m. RDOS Boardroom 101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC

The bylaw that will be considered at this Public Hearing is: Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Textual Amendments to Zoning Bylaws, Amendment Bylaw No. 2594, 2012. PURPOSE: The proposed amendments to the definitions and regulations pertaining to bed and breakfast operations are seen to re-establish that such uses are to occur within a private home where guests are provided with overnight accommodation and served breakfast (but not other meals) by the residents of the home and is, importantly, not a type of short-term vacation rental.

COPIES OF THE DRAFT BYLAWS & SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND MATERIALS MAY BE VIEWED AT:

Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen 101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC on weekdays (excluding statutory holidays) between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Anyone who considers themselves affected by the proposed bylaw amendments can present written information or speak at the public hearing. All correspondence for the public hearing to be addressed to: Public Hearing Bylaw No. 2594, 2012, c/o Regional District of OkanaganSimilkameen. No letter, report or representation from the public will be received after the conclusion of the public hearing. This public hearing has been delegated to a Director of the Regional District. Please note that all correspondence submitted to the Regional District in response to this Notice will form part of a public record and will be published in a meeting agenda when this matter is before the Regional Board or a Committee of the Board. The Regional District considers the author's address relevant to the Board's consideration of this matter and may discuss this personal information. The author's phone number and email address is not relevant and should not be included in the correspondence if the author does not wish this personal information disclosed.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: Telephone: 250-490-4107 Email: planning@rdos.bc.ca

MLA John Slater

Donna Butler, MCIP Manager of Development Services

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Bill Newell Chief Administrative Officer

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Editorial Democracy not served by party decision Boundary-Similkameen MLA John Slater’s resignation from the BC Liberal party this week no doubt came as a surprise to many of his constituents. Slater’s term as MLA for the Lower Similkameen has been scandal and largely controversy free. There have been no issues that we are aware of that should lead the party to believe that he doesn’t have the confidence of the public leading up to this year’s provincial election. Indeed, his own riding association has been giving him a full vote of confidence all along. So why has the party pulled the rug out from underneath him? Slater has been known for saying what he thinks with respect to the Liberal government’s policies over the years could that be the true reason as to why he fell into disfavour with the party brass? It would appear to us that the Liberal party has overstepped their boundaries in this instance. They seem to have forgotten that an MLA’s first responsibility is to his / her constituents, not to the faceless bureaucracy that passes for political parties these days. When a political party feels it has the authority to remove a candidate without any visible sign of disapproval of that candidate from his constituents, democracy fails to be served. In our system, candidates are not elected to serve at the bidding of a political party’s will. As a matter of fact, we hope that Mr. Slater will opt to run independently during this year’s election. We feel there is a strong possibility that the constituents of Boundary-Similkameen will demonstrate this point to the Liberals who made this decision, and possibly educate them - if not in time for this election, then for future ones at least.

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Inconvenient truth of oil pollution By Tom Fletcher Black Press A study of six northern Alberta lakes conducted by Environment Canada and other scientists was published last week, generating headlines around the world. “Oil sands toxins ‘accumulate in freshwater systems,’” the BBC announced. The headline in The New York Times declared: “Oil sands industry in Canada tied to higher carcinogen level.” The study was reported with similar alarm across Canada. It looked at levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in lakebed sediment, and found levels measurably higher than natural sources since oil sands extraction began 50 years ago. Most news reports I saw made little or no effort to put this information into context, in terms of the actual risk to humans, fish and other organisms. Some quoted people they knew would scream bloody murder, because as we

in the media are taught, conflict and fear attract an audience. As expected, U.S. environmental groups and their Canadian branch offices ramped up the rhetoric to battle their favourite villain. At least one major Canadian newspaper, The Globe and Mail, did a responsible job. Its report on the study stated “PAH pollution level remains low – on par, at worst, with an urban lake – but is rising.” In fact, five of six lakes tested were far below average contamination of urban lakes. PAH fallout is a daily constant of urban life, from vehicles, industry, and particularly where coal is burned for electricity. To be clear, there are dozens of different forms of PAH. Some have been shown to increase cancer risk, and some have been linked to (but not proven to cause) infertility, immune disorders and fish mutations. So when you drive your kids to school, stand at the bus stop, or drink a glass

of water from Coquitlam Lake or any urban reservoir, you are exposed to PAH pollution from human and natural sources. The risk from this is an ongoing focus of research, but this study confirms one thing: your exposure is likely greater in any urban area than it is downwind of the Alberta oil sands. I argued this point with B.C.’s celebrity environmentalist Tzeporah Berman, who has shuttled back and forth from ForestEthics to Greenpeace in recent years. She took to her Facebook page to publicize a dramatic call to action from 350.org, one of the most strident climate change advocacy groups in the U.S., selectively using a quote and picture from The New York Times. Our debate turned to greenhouse gas emissions. I argued that this PAH study mirrors the true picture of carbon dioxide emissions, which is that nearly 70 per cent of CO2 from all petroleum comes when you burn the final product in engines and furnaces. In

B.C., which doesn’t burn coal for electricity, fully 40 per cent of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions are from transportation. Other sources include home heating and industry. Berman insisted I was wrong, and claimed 70 per cent of Canada’s greenhouse gases come from “heavy industry.” I asked for her source. No response. A 2010 report by a Royal Society of Canada expert panel calculated that 27 per cent of our country’s fossil fuel emissions come from transportation. Another 16 per cent is from fuels burned for electricity. Five per cent is from oil sands operations. Berman’s figure is conveniently untrue. Greenpeace and the rest of the environmental scare industry want you to believe that stopping Alberta’s oil sands and pipelines would save the planet. Also wrong. It would drive oil demand from the U.S., Venezuela’s oil sands and elsewhere, with little net effect on the climate or pollution.

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First meeting of the year for SVPS

MLA for Boundary-Similkameen John Slater sat in on a recent Similkameen Valley Planning Society meeting held in Cawston on January 9.

By Steve Arstad news@keremeosreview.com

The Similkameen Valley Planning Society held its first meeting of 2013 on January 9 at Cawston Hall. Both Similkameen Indian bands were absent from the meeting. The SVPS’ Similkameen Valley Water Study’s Request For Proposals expired on January 7, with three organizations tendering proposals. The three are: - Summit Environmental Consultants - Sage Transitions - Lower Similkameen Indian Band A decision regarding the winning proposal will be made at the January 24 regional district board meeting. There is a certain amount of urgency to move the study forward. Under the terms of grant funding for the study last year is a requirement to complete the work in a year and a half. Grist Mill update Dave Cursons, Vice President of the Grist Mill Foundation spoke on behalf of the Grist Mill Heritage Club, telling the SVPS that BC Heritage had received four expressions of interest regarding potential future operators of the mill. One submission was disqualified, and one applicant is a local resident. Cursons told the group that BC Heritage was currently in a “state of reorganization,” expressing fears over possible delays in “process” that might interfere with his group getting tourist information with regard to the mill out to the public in time for the 2013 season. Tourism Advisory Council (TAC) Update Joan McMurray reported that the Canadian Tourism Commis-

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sion was interested in the Similkameen tourism initiative, and had taken it on as a pilot project. “We have gone from being so far behind the process to being on the leading edge,” McMurray told the society. “All of a sudden we have an industry in the valley that has 170 stakeholders.” M c M u r ray ex plained that TAC planned to design and implement the Similkameen’s tourism website prior to creating a print edition ( tourist guide) because of the speed at which the web can introduce the Similkameen to the world. “If they know how to access it, they can get it, no matter where,” she said. Society members raised questions regarding website operation, ongoing maintenance, and cost. McMurray replied that after matching funding for the Similkameen Tourism Project runs out in 2014, the website will be paid for by the stakeholders, with remuneration coming from the website. McMurray expected the strategy to work similarly to Penticton’s “model.” The website will be designed to run for a year without the need for major changes or rebuilds. A coordinator for the website would be ultimately paid for by the stakeholders. McMurray also noted that writing the Similkameen’s stories would involve the use of the “EQ” technique, or Explorer Quotient, a form of storytelling designed to appeal to certain types of travellers. McMurray made a request to the SVPS for $23,000 in order to

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maximize matching funds from the province. Princeton Mayor Frank Armitage asked what plans were in place for future funding, noting that his town was “already well tapped” for tourism, having invested $25,000 into the Princeton Visitor’s Centre. “How long do you expect to ask for this level of funding?” he askedd. McMurray replied that in following years, much less would be needed. “This project is creating the “funnel”that will bring people into the valley,” she said, adding that once the project was past start up and had compiled some statistics, the group could apply for funding based on infrastructure development requirements that would become apparent through statistics analysis. McMurray hoped the project would get to self sustainable levels quickly, noting that in the Penticton model, stakeholders bought in a various levels, in some cases being charged up to $700. Armitage also indicated he had been subjected to critiscism over the additional $1,000 spent by TAC for additional photographs, noting that there were many talented photographers locally. McMurray replied that local talent would be used wherever possible. Some discussion also took place regarding the current and future publication of a valley wide tourist guide. TAC was unable to release a version of their own this year, and are working with the valley’s two weekly newspapers - the Princeton Spotlight and the Keremeos Review both of which are part of the Black Press chain. Friday

The two newspapers have been the traditional publishers of upper and lower Similkameen guides for years, but will combine their efforts this year under the guidance of the tourist strategy, which will be publicly funded for 18 months. McMurray was unable to state definitively how the guide would be produced in the future, offering the possibility that it could be assembled and printed by Black Press under TAC’s supervision, or produced completely by TAC itself, then tendered for publication. The society agreed to support TAC’s request through general funding, which will be supported through membership dues.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 53 (OKANAGAN SIMILKAMEEN) NOTICE OF KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION 3 January 14 - March 15, 2012 1.

Children who will be five years old by December 31, 2013, may begin their first year of Primary (Full Day Kindergarten) in September, 2013. These will be children who were born in 2008. Parents or guardians may register these new students from 3 at the following schools: Monday, January 14 to Friday, March 15, 2012 Cawston Primary Okanagan Falls Elementary Oliver Elementary Tuc-el-Nuit Elementary Osoyoos Elementary YouLearn (closed 12-12:30)

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8:15 - 2:45 pm 8:00 - 3:00 pm 8:00 - 3:30 pm 8:00 - 3:30 pm 8:30 - 3:00 pm 8:30 - 3:30 pm (Mon-Thurs) 8:30 - 1:15 pm (Fridays)

Please bring your child’s birth certificate and Medical Card with you. Should you require further details, please contact your local school.

Parents may defer the entry of their child into Kindergarten for one year but registration must occur in the following school year.

Early registration assists the district with plans for September, 2013. Also, Kindergarten spaces in a school may be limited and placement is done on a first come, first serve basis.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 53 (OKANAGAN SIMILKAMEEN) PARENTS OF GRADE 1 TO 12 STUDENTS REGISTERING OR REQUESTING A CHANGE OF SCHOOL SEPTEMBER 2013 Parents or guardians may enroll their son or daughter in an educational program at any school in our district, as outlined in Section 74.1 of the School Act, and providing there is space available in the respective grade. Registrations prior to June 14, 2013 will be accepted on a first come, first served and availability basis. Beginning June 17, 2013, registrations will be accepted in the following priority order as per section 74.6 of the School Act: (a) a catchment area child who, in the previous school year, attended the school at which the educational program is made available; (b) a catchment area child; (c) a non-catchment area child; (d) a non-school district child For further information, please contact your local school’s principal.

What’s Happening at the Legion? Saturday

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday

Open 2 pm General Mtg

Monday

4 pm Mini Meat Draw 6:30 pm Gucci Cards

Tuesday 2:30 pm Free Bingo

Wednesday 4 pm Darts

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 192, Keremeos 499-5634

Support your Legion! Support your Community!

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THURSDAY, JAN 17 13 7:00 PM

 ENTERTAINMENT

TONIGHT  INSIDE EDITION  MIXED MARTIAL ARTS Bellator Fight Night  JEOPARDY!  DECEPTION  GEORGE STROUMBOULOPOULOS TONIGHT  COLOR OF CONSCIENCE  THE BIG BANG THEORY  WHAT’S THAT ABOUT?  PIX NEWS AT TEN  TWO AND A HALF MEN  WGN NEWS AT NINE  SEINFELD  THE VAMPIRE DIARIES  COMEDY NOW  GOLF Abu Dhabi Championship EPGA  LEAVE IT TO BRYAN  BAMAZON  MOVIE Superbad  ROSEANNE  DUCK DYNASTY  SPORTSNET CONNECTED  MOONSHINERS  THE FIRST 48: MISSING PERSONS  WHAT NOT TO WEAR 7:30 PM  THE INSIDER  ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT CANADA  ACCESS HOLLYWOOD  WHEEL OF FORTUNE  CORONATION STREET  ETALK  SPORTSCENTRE  TWO AND A HALF MEN  SEINFELD  COMEDY NOW  LEAVE IT TO BRYAN  ROSEANNE  DUCK COMMANDER  TO BE ANNOUNCED  TWO AND A HALF MEN 8:00 PM  LAST RESORT  THE BIG BANG THEORY  30 ROCK  THE NATURE OF THINGS  NEW TRICKS  WHAT’S THAT ABOUT?  SEINFELD  THE VAMPIRE DIARIES  AMERICA’S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS  FAMILY GUY  AMERICAN IDOL  THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART  HOUSE HUNTERS INTERNATIONAL  CANADIAN PICKERS  ‘TIL DEBT DO US PART  STARGATE: SG-1  STORAGE WARS  CANADA’S GREATEST KNOW IT ALL  THE FIRST 48: MISSING PERSONS  FOUR WEDDINGS 8:30 PM  TWO AND A HALF MEN  PARKS AND RECREATION  SEINFELD  FAMILY GUY  THE COLBERT REPORT  HOUSE HUNTERS  ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT CANADA  STORAGE WARS 9:00 PM  GREY’S ANATOMY  GLEE  PERSON OF INTEREST  KING MO: UNRIVALED  THE OFFICE  DOC ZONE

 FOYLE’S WAR  BE HERE TO LOVE ME  TO BE ANNOUNCED  FRIENDS  THE CARRIE DIARIES  RULES OF ENGAGEMENT  AMERICAN DAD  CONAN  INCOME PROPERTY  ANCIENT ALIENS  FRIENDS  STAR TREK: VOYAGER  THE LIQUIDATOR  FAST N’ LOUD  THE FIRST 48  WHAT NOT TO WEAR

9:30 PM 1600 PENN THE OFFICE FRIENDS RULES OF ENGAGEMENT MOVIE Dick GOLF CENTRAL MOVIE Superbad FRIENDS BAGGAGE BATTLES 10:00 PM  SCANDAL  DECEPTION  ELEMENTARY  GAME TRAILERS TV  ROCK CENTER WITH BRIAN WILLIAMS  NEWS HOUR FINAL  CBC NEWS: THE NATIONAL  THE QUEEN’S PALACES  FLASHPOINT  SPORTSCENTRE  ACCORDING TO JIM  KTLA 5 NEWS AT 10  30 ROCK  ALBERTA PRIMETIME  TOSH.O  GOLF Humana Challenge PGA  LEAVE IT TO BRYAN  BAMAZON  FRASIER  SUPERNATURAL  DUCK DYNASTY  SPORTSNET CONNECTED  MOONSHINERS  FOX 28 NEWS FIRST  THE FIRST 48  TO BE ANNOUNCED         

FRIDAY, JAN 18 13 7:00 PM

 ENTERTAINMENT

TONIGHT

 INSIDE EDITION  MOVIE The Punisher  JEOPARDY  16:9 THE BIGGER PICTURE  GEORGE

STROUMBOULOPOULOS TONIGHT  WASHINGTON WEEK  THE BIG BANG THEORY  MEGABUILDERS  PIX NEWS AT TEN  TWO AND A HALF MEN  WGN NEWS AT NINE  SEINFELD  NIKITA  JUST FOR LAUGHS  GOLF Abu Dhabi Championship EPGA  MILLION DOLLAR ROOMS  BRAINWASHED  BRIDES OF BEVERLY HILLS  ROSEANNE  DUCK DYNASTY  MAYDAY  TO BE ANNOUNCED  SAY YES TO THE DRESS: RANDY KNOWS BEST 7:30 PM  THE INSIDER  ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT CANADA  ACCESS HOLLYWOOD  WHEEL OF FORTUNE  CORONATION STREET

NEED TO KNOW ETALK TWO AND A HALF MEN SEINFELD MILLION DOLLAR ROOMS BRIDES OF BEVERLY HILLS ROSEANNE DUCK COMMANDER SPORTSNET CONNECTED TWO AND A HALF MEN 8:00 PM  LAST MAN STANDING  KITCHEN NIGHTMARES  UNDERCOVER BOSS  BETTY WHITE’S OFF THEIR ROCKERS  MARKETPLACE  DOC MARTIN  CSI: NY  EMMA  SEINFELD  NIKITA  AMERICA’S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS  FAMILY GUY  COMEDY NOW  HOUSE HUNTERS INTERNATIONAL  CANADIAN PICKERS  KEASHA’S PERFECT DRESS  ‘TIL DEBT DO US PART  STARGATE: SG-1  STORAGE WARS  PREMIER LEAGUE PREVIEW SHOW  CASH CAB  FRINGE  TO BE ANNOUNCED  SAY YES TO THE DRESS 8:30 PM  MALIBU COUNTRY  BETTY WHITE’S OFF THEIR ROCKERS  THE RICK MERCER REPORT  SEINFELD  FAMILY GUY  COMEDY NOW  HOUSE HUNTERS  KEASHA’S PERFECT DRESS  ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT CANADA  STORAGE WARS  UFC CENTRAL  CASH CAB  SAY YES TO THE DRESS 9:00 PM  SHARK TANK  PARENTHOOD  CSI: NY  TO BE ANNOUNCED  THE FIFTH ESTATE  LAND GIRLS  SHARK TANK  AGATHA CHRISTIE’S POIROT  E:60  FRIENDS  BEAUTY AND THE BEAST  RULES OF ENGAGEMENT  AMERICAN DAD  W5  THE JEFF DUNHAM SHOW  YOU LIVE IN WHAT?  COUNTING CARS  MOVIE Revenge of the Nerds  FRIENDS  STAR TREK: VOYAGER  GHOST HUNTERS  THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER: TEAM CARWIN VS. TEAM NELSON  HILLBILLY HANDFISHIN’  STORAGE WARS  SAY YES TO THE DRESS: RANDY KNOWS BEST 9:30 PM  DEADLIEST WARRIOR  FRIENDS  RULES OF ENGAGEMENT  MOVIE Law Abiding Citizen  THE SIMPSONS  GOLF CENTRAL  COUNTING CARS  FRIENDS  STORAGE WARS          

TV Listings

January 17 - January 23

10:00 PM

 20/20  16:9 THE BIGGER PICTURE  BLUE BLOODS  DATELINE NBC  NEWS HOUR FINAL  CBC NEWS: THE NATIONAL  GREAT PERFORMANCES AT

THE MET  SPORTSCENTRE  ACCORDING TO JIM  KTLA 5 NEWS AT 10  30 ROCK  ALBERTA PRIMETIME  THE SIMPSONS  GOLF Humana Challenge PGA  MILLION DOLLAR ROOMS  COUNTING CARS  THE KING OF QUEENS  SUPERNATURAL  DUCK DYNASTY  SPORTSNET CONNECTED  CANADA’S GREATEST KNOW IT ALL  FOX 28 NEWS FIRST  STORAGE WARS  SAY YES TO THE DRESS SATURDAY, JAN 19 13

7:00 PM  ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT WEEKEND  BORDER SECURITY  BURN NOTICE  DEADLIEST WARRIOR  CRIMINAL MINDS  COMBAT HOSPITAL  DOC ZONE  KEEPING UP APPEARANCES  FIGURE SKATING Canadian Championships SKATECAN  PYTHON INVASION IN THE EVERGLADES  TO BE ANNOUNCED  PIX11 NEWS  TWO AND A HALF MEN  SANCTUARY  MATCH GAME  GOLF Abu Dhabi Championship EPGA  LEAVE IT TO BRYAN  MOTHER OF THE BRIDE  EAT ST.  MOVIE Dinocroc vs. Supergator  THE LIQUIDATOR  SONS OF GUNS  THE BIG BANG THEORY  PARKING WARS  UNTOLD STORIES OF THE E.R. 7:30 PM  BORDER SECURITY  AS TIME GOES BY  TO BE ANNOUNCED  TWO AND A HALF MEN  WGN NEWS AT NINE  MOVIE War of the Worlds  MATCH GAME  LEAVE IT TO BRYAN  MOTHER OF THE BRIDE  EAT ST.  GET STUFFED  TWO AND A HALF MEN  PARKING WARS 8:00 PM  20/20  NCIS  DEADLIEST WARRIOR  DECEPTION  TO BE ANNOUNCED  MOVIE No Way Out  HEARTBEAT  FAMILY GUY  TWO AND A HALF MEN  BONES  MOVIE Blades of Glory  JUST FOR LAUGHS: ALL ACCESS  HOME STRANGE HOME  KEASHA’S PERFECT DRESS  FOOD FACTORY  MANTRACKER  BOBSLEIGH FIBT

GOLD RUSH COPS PARKING WARS UNTOLD STORIES OF THE E.R. 8:30 PM  FAMILY GUY  TWO AND A HALF MEN  KEASHA’S PERFECT DRESS  FOOD FACTORY  COPS  PARKING WARS 9:00 PM  MOVIE Blades of Glory  HAWAII FIVE-0  1000 WAYS TO DIE  CHICAGO FIRE  THE BIG BANG THEORY  VERA  FUTURAMA  FAMILY GUY  BONES  MOVIE Hot Tub Time Machine  HOUSE HUNTERS RENOVATION  THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF BEVERLY HILLS  FRIENDS  MOVIE Dinoshark  GHOST HUNTERS  FREESTYLE SKIING FIS  CANADA’S GREATEST KNOW IT ALL  KITCHEN NIGHTMARES  PARKING WARS  UNTOLD STORIES OF THE E.R. 9:30 PM  THE JOE SCHMO SHOW  THE BIG BANG THEORY  FUTURAMA  FAMILY GUY  GOLF CENTRAL  PAWN STARS  FRIENDS  PARKING WARS 10:00 PM  COMBAT HOSPITAL  48 HOURS  LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT  NEWS FINAL  CBC NEWS: VANCOUVER  LIVE FROM THE ARTISTS DEN  FLASHPOINT  SPORTSCENTRE  IT’S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA  KTLA 5 NEWS AT 10  30 ROCK  MOVIE Bewitched  CORNER GAS  GOLF Humana Challenge PGA  HOUSE HUNTERS  AMERICAN PICKERS  THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF BEVERLY HILLS  FRIENDS  GHOST HUNTERS  SPORTSNET CONNECTED  AUCTION KINGS  FOX 28 NEWS FIRST  PARKING WARS  UNTOLD STORIES OF THE E.R.    

SUNDAY, JAN 20 13 7:00 PM

 AMERICA’S FUNNIEST HOME

VIDEOS

 BOB’S BURGERS  60 MINUTES  THE JOE SCHMO SHOW  DATELINE NBC  THE GOOD WIFE  HEARTLAND  THE QUEEN’S PALACES  CTV NEWS  PREHISTORIC HUNTERS  PIX NEWS AT TEN  FRIENDS  WGN NEWS AT NINE  MOVIE Obsessed

 ONCE UPON A TIME  MATCH GAME  GOLF Abu Dhabi Championship

EPGA  MASSIVE MOVES  AMERICAN PICKERS  THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF BEVERLY HILLS  MOVIE Airplane!  FACT OR FAKED: PARANORMAL FILES  GET STUFFED  THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER: TEAM CARWIN VS. TEAM NELSON  MYTHBUSTERS  BREAKOUT KINGS  TO BE ANNOUNCED 7:30 PM  THE CLEVELAND SHOW  FRIENDS  7:40 INSTANT REPLAY  MATCH GAME  MASSIVE MOVES  THE LIQUIDATOR 8:00 PM  ONCE UPON A TIME  THE SIMPSONS  TO BE ANNOUNCED  THE JOE SCHMO SHOW  DRAGONS’ DEN  MASTERPIECE CLASSIC  MARTIN CLUNES: HORSEPOWER  SEINFELD  KTLA 5 SUNDAY EDITION  30 ROCK  MOVIE The Prince and Me  LOL  HOLMES MAKES IT RIGHT  AMERICAN PICKERS  EX-WIVES OF ROCK  FACT OR FAKED: PARANORMAL FILES  MANTRACKER  AFRICA: KALAHARI  BREAKOUT KINGS  HERE COMES HONEY BOO BOO 8:30 PM  BOB’S BURGERS  SPORTSCENTRE  SEINFELD  30 ROCK  LOL  EX-WIVES OF ROCK 9:00 PM  REVENGE  FAMILY GUY  THE GOOD WIFE  THE JOE SCHMO SHOW  TO BE ANNOUNCED  REPUBLIC OF DOYLE  AMERICAN EXPERIENCE  CASTLE  MASTERPIECE MYSTERY!  FRIENDS  RULES OF ENGAGEMENT  THE CLOSER  MOVIE American Pie 2  LIVE HERE, BUY THIS  PAWN STARS  MOVIE The Social Network  MOVIE Airplane II: The Sequel  FACT OR FAKED: PARANORMAL FILES  GHOST HUNTERS  ON THE EDGE: THE ROAD TO THE MASTERCARD MEMORIAL CUP  AFRICA  STORAGE WARS 9:30 PM  AMERICAN DAD  FRIENDS  RULES OF ENGAGEMENT  GOLF CENTRAL  LIVE HERE, BUY THIS  PAWN STARS  STORAGE WARS 10:00 PM  HAPPY ENDINGS

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Charging municipalities for disaster relief deplorable To the Editor: When faced by natural disasters that put their lives at risk, Canadians depend on and expect our troops to protect them—yet the Conservative government is sending mixed messages about charging municipalities and provinces when it provides this life-saving emergency help. Protecting Canadians has always been one of the core responsibilities of the Canadian Forces, who have proudly helped communities faced with flooding, wildfires, hurricanes and other natural disasters. Troops helped to fight major forest fires in British Columbia in 2003. Communities depend on the troops to provide assistance quickly on a scale and with expertise no one can match. Yet the Conservative government made a secret decision last July to force local governments to foot the bill for emergency assistance. They never told municipalities or the public. It’s part of the fiscal restraint announced in the last budget, cuts that the Conservatives claimed were to “the back office” have turned out to be to essential services. They need to be reminded that there is only one taxpayer. The policy of billing a municipality that just

suffered a disaster is fiscal foolishness. The Conservatives know the cost of everything and value of nothing. Amid a growing outcry, Defence Minister Peter MacKay issued a press release late at night claiming that there had been no change in policy, neglecting to mention that his Department will now be creating a bill and forwarding it to another department for collection. The effect is that the municipality or province will still be paying twice – once through their general taxes, and a second time to the federal government. While this policy may have already been on the books, previous governments recognized that charging disaster-stricken Canadians twice for the same service is unfair. These mixed messages must stop. Canadians take care of one another in times of emergency, no questions asked. The Conservative government must reverse this poorly thought-out policy immediately and give assurance to Canadians that it will not be stuck with a bill from their own army when the next disaster strikes. John McKay, MP Liberal Party Defence Critic

Request for Proposals Through 20132012 grantsgrants program, the Community Foundation Through itsits program, the Community of the SouthofOkanagan support will a wide rangeaof programs Foundation the Southwill Okanagan support wide range to benefit residents in communities throughout the Regional of programs to benefit residents in communities throughout District of Okanagan-Similkameen. the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen. Grants are available to support programs and projects in the areas of: ■

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