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Keremeos on hunt for new CAO, again
After just a short six months current CAO Cathy Cowan will be leaving her position. Cowan left her position as Corporate Officer for the Town of Oliver and started work at the village in early July. Cowan will return to Oliver at the end of February, 2016 but this time as CAO.
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Students from SESS are putting on the play Into the Woods on January 6 and 7. Left to right, The Baker’s Wife played by Michelyn Lepage, Jack played by Daxon Helm and Jack Josie Hillman plays the Witch.
When asked what she will miss the most about Keremeos, Cowan indicated in a press release that it will definitely be the staff and council. “It has been an honour working with this team and I will miss the day to day interaction. Not only are they knowledgeable and dedicated to the community, they also make the village office a great place to work.” In addition to her short stint in Keremeos, Cowan worked for 3.5 years in Oliver as Corporate Officer and 21 years at the Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen in several roles including deputy corporate officer. “Keremeos is sad to see Cathy go, but wish her all the best in her new position,” Mayor Manfred Bauer said in a press release. Prior to hiring Cowan in May of 2015, the village received 35 applicants for the CAO position left empty when previous CAO Laurie Taylor took the same position in Nakusp.
Students are headed ‘Into the Woods’ this January Tara Bowie Review Staff
Students from SESS are set to get onto the stage in this year’s musical production of Into the Woods. Although theatre goers will recognize several beloved fairytale characters a major plot twist makes the story almost unrecognizable from the classic stories so many grew up reading. The public can watch the show on January 6 and 7 in the elementary gym at 7 p.m. The tale revolves around the Baker and his wife’s desire to have a child. Unfortunately a curse was laid upon the Baker’s family by a witch who found the Baker’s
father robbing her garden when his mother was pregnant. The Baker’s father stole some beans which caused the Witch’s mother to punish her with the curse of ugliness. The Witch offers to lift the curse that has left the Baker and his Wife barren, but only if they obtain four items, a cow as white as milk, a cape as red as blood, hair as yellow as corn, and a slipper as pure as gold. The demand means the Baker and his wife go of into the woods in search of the items. On their way they meet Jack, who is selling his beloved cow. They also meet Red Riding Hood, who is of course wearing a red cape; Rapunzle whose
tower the Baker’s wife passes in the woods and Cinderella, who runs into the Baker’s wife while fleeing from the pursuing Prince. Michelyn Lepage, a Grade 11 student, plays the Baker’s Wife. “The main story is that the Baker and his Wife want to have a child. We go through the woods and meet different people so we can lift the curse,” she said. Lepage has performed in other productions at the school most recently two years ago in Big Bad Musical. “I loved it. I was part of a production a few years ago and it was so much fun,” she said. “The hardest part is learning the lines especially when you’re in Grade 11
and you have a lot of work.” Daxon Helm plays Jack. This is his first acting role but the Grade 8 student is well-known in the creative community at the school as he plays in multiple bands at the school. “It seemed really interesting. Learning the lines is the most challenging part,” he said. Josie Hillman plays the witch in the production. The Grade 9 student has been involved in several other productions. In Grade 4 she played Mrs. Claus in a the Christmas concert and in Grade 7 she was also part of the Big Bad Musical. “I have a strong passion for acting,” she said. “This is a great
production because there’s such a mix of characters.” Music teacher Matthew Faulk said about 25 to 30 students are part of the production from actors to set design, lighting and sound. Students started to practice in October and do so twice a week for about an hour and a half. “We’re very lucky we have a pretty great talent pool. The students have been working very hard,” he said. Students started to practice in October and do so twice a week for about an hour and a half. The public can watch the show on January 6 and 7 in the elementary gym at 7 p.m.
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Climate change is making an impact on local water sources. The second phase of the watershed plan was recently released. Town Hall meetings will be held in Princeton and Keremeos sometime this spring. For more information or to view the plan visit the Village of Keremeos website at www. keremeos.ca.
Climate change already making impact on river Tara Bowie Review Staff
Climate change is making an impact on Similkameen Valley water resources. “The flow of the river has seen a slight decrease, which is almost completely related to climate change,” Dr. Hugh Hamilton, senior environmental scientist at Associated Environmental. Associated Environmental is working on a threephase Similkameen Watershed Plan. Recently the second phase, which mainly focusses on water quality and water availability and use was released. Hamilton presented the highlights of the report at council’s regularly scheduled meeting on Monday. “As most people are aware in this valley the river is sensitive,” he said. The demand is projected to increase 16 to 28 per cent due to climate change; mostly from agriculture. The study found that in the Keremeos and Allison creeks there is a high risk that current demand will not be met by supply. There is a moderate risk in the lowest part of Similkameen near border and the rest of the watershed is at low risk. “The river as I’ve said is very sensitive to climate change. This is a problem faced in the southern part of the province,” he said. Water quality in the Similkameen is generally considered to be good and the historic effects of mining may be diminishing. Data is collected from a variety of sites including stations in Princeton, Keremeos, Hedley and close
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to the US border. Water quality results were similar between all sites with the notable exception at the International Border site compared to Princeton. An average concentration of total metals was higher at the border site. Nitrogen is also on the rise as a direct result of the farming and mining industries. Total average arsenic levels are also increasing in the Princeton area and the pH level near the International Border in increasing. “I need reiterate that the magnitude of the trend is slight. The water meets the guidelines most of the time,” he said. The study confirmed the aquifer for the valley is connected tot he river and is considered “one source.” The river in several points replenishes the aquifer. Several Town Hall style meetings are being planned for the spring so residents can hear first hand the results of the watershed plan. The plan to this point can be found on the village’s website www.keremeos.ca. A third phase of the project will soon be undertaken to study the effects of agriculture on water. The multi-phase watershed project dates back to 2010 and falls under the Similkameen Valley Planing Society’s Strategy for a Sustainable Similkameen. The scope of the study was completed in 2011. More than $500,000 was secured through gas tax funding to fund the project.
Jean Wainwright has worked an incredible 36 years at Pharmasave Keremeos. Her sense of humour and steadfastness will be truly missed by her co-workers and customers. Her dedication to her work will leave her shoes very hard to fill. Her fellow Pharmasave staff members wish Jean a very happy, well deserved retirement.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30th 11:00 - 3:00 IN CELEBRATION OF JEAN’S RETIREMENT AFTER 36 YEARS! Henna Hand Designs by Nilm by donation to Jean’s Charity of Choice The Local Food Bank Book your appointment at the front Come in for cake and join us in wishing Jean well in her new life of leisure!
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Charges laid in big horn sheep hit and run Charges have been laid against two BC drivers, as a result a motor vehicle collision with a herd of Big Horn Sheep on Hwy 3, near Keremeos this past October. The RCMP issued a media release last week detailing a horrific incident that occurred October 1 around 4 p.m. on Highway 3 near Standing Rock. Two pick up trucks travelling east along the highway slammed into a small herd of sheep trying to cross the highway. Neither vehicle stopped after hitting the animals. Five sheep were killed and two others were injured. Vehicles in the west lanes had stopped for the sheep and were able to quickly call police. Police were on the lookout for a Ford F250 and Dodge Ram Pickup that had suffered extensive damage after the incident. A joint investigation by South Okanagan Traffic Services and the BC Conservation Officer Service resulted in both vehicles being located. One vehicle was located at a residence in Keremeos. The other vehicle was located at a repair shop in Keremeos. The driver of the Ford F250 pickup truck was a
56-year-old male and the Dodge Ram Pick Up was being operated by a 75-year-old male. The RCMP are not releasing the names of the men at this time. “We’re not releasing names in anticipation of an emotional response to this that could lead to reprisals. Recent news articles indicated that there were only 26 or 27 big horn sheep left in the valley, hence the reason we’re releasing this now,” Sgt. Harold Hallett of the RCMP stated in an email when asked by the Review about releasing the men’s names. The men are facing charges of Failing to Report Accidental Killing of Wildlife on Highway, Failing to Remain at the Scene of an Accident, and Drive Without Consideration of Others. One male resides locally. The other male resides on Vancouver Island. “This tragic collision is a grim reminder that as drivers we need to do our part in safe guarding the wildlife in our communities. When you see highway signs advising you of wildlife being in the area, please heed to the warnings and drive with caution,” stated RCMP Cpl. Dan Moskaluk in the press release.
Lockers broke into at self storage compound Review Staff
Thieves ransacked several lockers at a Keremeos self-storage compound sometime between Sunday and Monday. The Keremeos RCMP are currently investigating a break- in at the local self-storage facility on Veteran’s Avenue. The thieves broke-in sometime between Sunday evening December 20, 2015 at 10 p.m., and Monday December 21 at 1:30 p.m. The culprit(s) entered by cutting a chain link fence that backs onto the KVR walking trail.
Several lockers had their locks cut and the units entered. The business owners are unable to list what all was taken at this time. It is known that a Red Honda 2000 watt generator was taken out of one unit. The Keremeos RCMP would like to remind the public that this is a time of year when Property Crimes can increase. Anyone who heard or saw suspicious activity in the area is requested to call the Keremeos RCMP (250)499-5511 or Crimestoppers at 1(800) 222(TIPS) 8477.
Robber hits up Subway Review Staff
The Keremeos Subway was the site of a robbery last week. On December 16, a lone male suspect demanded money from a restaurant employee while brandishing a knife. The incident occurred at about 9 p.m. right across the street from the Keremeos RCMP detachment. The brazen suspect made away with an undisclosed amount of cash. No one was injured during the robbery and the
investigation is ongoing. The suspect was described as: approximately 5’11” / 180cm tall medium build Wearing: all black clothing including a hoodie and ski mask. Investigators are asking that anyone with information on this matter or any other offence is asked to call the Keremeos RCMP at 250-499-5511 or via CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477(tips).
Hydro rates to increase in New Year Review Staff
Hydro rates will climb in the New Year. FortisBC received regulatory approval for a 2.96 per cent increase for electricity rates to take effect January 1, 2016. “We recognize the importance of electricity to daily lives and we are dedicated to meeting customers’ expectations for safe, reliable service at the lowest reasonable rate,” said Roger Dall’Antonia, executive vice president customer service and regulatory affairs. “Keeping electricity rates among the lowest in North America is important to us, which is why we make prudent investments in the system and purchase the necessary capacity so our customers have power when they need it most now and into the future.” Rates are rising to meet the challenge of balancing ongoing infrastructure improvements. Continual investment is needed to maintain and
upgrade the region’s electrical infrastructure and additional capacity purchases to meet customer growth and demand, a press release stated. “We recognize the unique energy needs of British Columbians and know that decisions made today will have an impact for decades to come. Customers are invited to watch a five-part video series about what it takes to deliver their electricity, located on our website at fortisbc.com/yourpower,” the release also stated. FortisBC estimates the rate increase will work out to approximately $3.81 per month for the average residential electricity customer. For more information on electricity rates, visit fortisbc.com/electricityrates. If customers are concerned about their bill or are looking for ways to save energy, they can call us at 1-866-436-7847.
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Five big horn sheep, like the ones pictured above, were killed in a motor vehicle collision in October. RCMP released details about the men they charged last week.
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF OKANAGAN-SIMILKAMEEN HOLIDAY HOURS of OPERATION The main office at 101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC will be closed over the upcoming holiday season on: December 25 and 28 and January 1 CHRISTMAS TREE DISPOSAL Natural Christmas Trees, free of contaminants, can be brought to any local landfill in the RDOS free of charge. Check with your local municipality or the RDOS for potential Christmas Street collection programs in your community.
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Canada is a mosaic of cultures and peoples, and proudly so. From the First Nations who settled this land, to the waves of immigrants from many countries and many religions: Irish, Ukrainian, Portuguese, German, Asian, Christian, Sikh, Hindu, Buddhist, you name it, they are probably represented here. Sadly, with the arrival of Syrian refugees, we’re seeing a number of comments expressing ideas that are less than accepting of their culture. At best, these comments could be described as well-meaning but ill-informed; at worst, racist and bigoted. ISIS, Al Qaeda and similar groups already condemn our way of life. The surest way to convince them they are right is to act in ways to confirm their views.. These refugees, both the families that are already here and those yet to come, have been through enough. Years in refugee camps, without a place to call home, and many indignities along their journey to a new country. The last thing they should experience in Canada, whether they are here for a short time or forever, is more intolerance. In his work We Are More, Penticton poet Shane Koyczan describes Canada as “cultures strung together then woven into a tapestry … an experiment going right for a change.” That’s a pretty beautiful vision of Canada. On the other hand, grey people living in a grey world is not an ideal to strive for. Because this planet would be a much less cool place if we were all the same, with everyone acting just like everyone else, all marching to the beat of the same drummer. So let’s show these refugees — and each other, for that matter — that Canada really is a welcoming place, and that they are another thread in that tapestry, making us a stronger whole. - Black Press
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Horgan on trade, carbon tax and LNG
NDP leader John Horgan sat down with Tom Fletcher for a year-end interview in his Victoria office Dec. 10. Here are excerpts. For the full version, see the Opinion tab at www.keremeosreview.com. TF: In the recent federal election, national NDP leader Thomas Mulcair rejected the Trans Pacific Partnership sight unseen, endorsing letters from Unifor and CUPE saying this is a bad deal. Is your party seen as against Pacific Rim trade? JH: No, I don’t think so, and what I said at the time was that I support trade. We’re a trade-centred province. We’re looking across the ocean at the largest market the world has known, and I support getting our products to higher-priced markets. But having said that, the B.C. Liberals embraced TPP without even having seen it. TF: The NDP and unions have historically been protectionist. Do you see any need to modernize the B.C. party? JH: When it comes to trade, I think we have modernized. And who was the first premier to go on a trade mission
from British ments in the carColumbia? bon tax. It was Dave For me, Barrett. And and I think for now there has most British been a succesColumbians, the sion of premodel that Alberta miers make has adopted of regular visits to taking revenues other markets and driving them TOM FLETCHER to try to stimuinto industries, late economic or activities like activity here at transit, that will home. reduce emissions TF: Your over time. party supports the carbon tax TF: Natural gas price and now, but not the revenue neu- volume continue to go down, tral approach. Do you support along with commodities generincreasing the rate? ally, and supply of oil and gas JH: I’ve looked carefully keeps going up. What’s your at the report tabled by the pre- take on the prospects for LNG mier’s [advisory] group, a vast after the year we’ve had? array of British Columbians, JH: Not good. I’ve always and there was a lot of water said price will determine put into the wine to get to the whether investors drop down position they got to. What I’m multi-billions of dollars in a comfortable with is that the far-away place to provide a date that they’ve selected for a product that is not developed ramping up of the carbon tax is here. Brownfield opportunities 2018, which will be a year after have moved very quickly in the next provincial election. So the U.S. Changing LNG import if I’m successful and form a facilities to export facilities is government, I’ll have time to a whole lot easier and cheaper look at tax policy broadly to than starting from scratch. see if we can make improveGetting to the coast is a
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challenge for fossil fuels, and the last LNG price point I saw delivered in Asia was $5.70 a unit. You’re not going to make money at that price, even with rock-bottom prices here in B.C. TF: We’ve just had a couple of announcements as part of the government’s Jobs Plan, $100 million in financing for tech startups, which your critic was pleased about, and an agriculture and food strategy. Are we going to see more Jobs Plan advertising in the new year? JH: It’s the Christmas season, the federal election is over, there are two sets of ads running now. I think these ads are self-promotion. These are not informing the public on information that they really need. If it’s just smiling people with hardhats on, I think we’re going to have something to say about that. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc
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Giving and receiving joy at Christmas a two way street Domination of the holiday season by the corporate world appears to have doomed to obscurity the concept of the Christmas Spirit. Even a jovial mall Santa and brightly wrapped gifts under a tinsel bedecked evergreen cannot conjure up the deep joy and inner excitement many of us hope will enter our lives during this special season. Linda and I were early in our dating relationship when we were gifted with a Christmas Spirit inducing memory. I was 19 and she was 16. It was the middle of December when the seed of the memory was sown on a road in a remote, heavily forested area behind Mission B.C. I recall with great clarity the dark cloud that moved in rapidly and unexpectedly unleashed a drenching downpour. The windshield wipers could scarcely cope with the deluge. In the distance a grey figure became discernible, bumping in our direction beside the road. I slowed the car as we passed by. It was an elderly woman, her sodden coat wrapped tightly about her. Face toward the ground and shoulders slumping forward, she appeared feeble, miserable and utterly dejected. Linda gasped and said, “she needs help!” I turned the car around and pulled alongside her. “Would you like a ride?” I asked. She nodded wearily, relief and gratitude on her disconsolate, lined face. I opened the rear door and, encumbered by her heavy wet coat, she clambered in awkwardly. In a quiet, slightly quavering voice, she directed me to an obscure gravelled road. “There,” she said, “that’s where I live.” I pulled the car into a barely discernible driveway and opened the door for her. “Thank you,” she said, “I didn‘t think I’d get here.” Her teeth chattered but she declined my offer to assist her to the door of her shack. I forgot about the woman, but Linda didn’t. The evening of December 24th, an almost full moon shining overhead, we drove again to the elderly woman’s home. Pale light shone through the only 2 windows. Walking toward the house, holding hands, we heard a dog bark inside. I knocked on the
door, and the dog barked again. After waiting a long minute in the chill night air, I knocked a second time, more vigorously. Still no answer, so I made a fist and banged with considerable force. Excited barking suggested there might be more than one dog. Sounds emanated from inside, as though the shack was shifting. Finally the door opened just enough to reveal the woman’s wispy face and uncombed hair. It was evident she wasn’t accustomed to company, especially two strangers after darkness had set in. She peered warily through the barely open door. “Hello,” Linda said. “We picked you up a few weeks ago when it rained so hard. We’re here to wish you a Merry Christmas.” Reassured, she stepped out onto the porch,
clad in a flimsy house coat. “I’d invite you in,” she said apologetically, “but I have 17 dogs in there.” She glanced up at the nearly full moon, then asked, “is it Christmas?” In the light of the moon a wistful expression on her lined face was clearly visible. “When I was a child my grandparents took me to church with them one Christmas Eve,” she said. “There was a manger and shepherds with sheep. A baby lay in the manger. They said it was Jesus. That was many years ago. I had forgotten.” We talked for about 5 minutes, then saw she was shivering in the December air. Linda presented her with a small gift and we bade her farewell. She followed us to the car. As I backed onto the road, she stood clearly silhouetted in the light of the moon.
Waving vigorously, she called, “Au revoir! Au revoir!” I turned down the car window, waved, and responded “auf wieder sehen!” As we drove away, she continued to wave and call out “au revoir!” In time, Linda and I were married, adopted 2 wonderful children and pursued careers. I rarely thought about the little lady living alone with 17 dogs in an unpainted shack. A few years ago, just before Christmas I thought of her standing alone in the moonlight, waving with great fervour and calling “au revoir!” Now each year, the memory rekindles the Christmas Spirit that otherwise might lie dormant within me. It’s a reminder that when I bring joy into someone’s life, I also receive joy.
This New Year’s pay a visit to your high school yearbook Recently while filing through a box of keepsakes and photographs that managed to make it from Ontario to British Columbia, a true relic made its way to the surface – like finding a fossil on a walk along the KVR. It was a high school yearbook, circa 1982. The DeMeer boys flipped through it with barely concealed evil glee. Gee Mom, why does everyone in this yearbook look like they do in that movie you always watch when it comes on – the Karate Kid? Sadly Ralph Macchio didn’t go to our high school, so it must be a hair thing. Wow! Most of your friends are probably dead, eh? It’s as if their mother is a stegosaurus, and not a middle-aged woman. You were pretty skinny in high school Mom. What happened?
Reproduction happened. that it probably wasn’t math or And they need to be reminded it would not have been notetheir mother is a middle-aged worthy woman. What is a Party Hardy? Causing particular comWell for one thing it’s a misspelling. ment were the nearly eligible Mr. DeMeer paged through greetings and remembrances scrawled over many pages. the book. Good for the boys to know Who’s Steve and why did ANDREA DEMEER their generation did not invent you go to Port Dover with the acronym BFF. him? old dog Why did three people need Why did Colin like what new tricks to write that virginity is like a you wore to French? What did balloon? How is virginity like you wear to French? a balloon? Hugs and kisses from Figure it out for yourselves. Terry? Terry who? How come so many of your friends wrote Et cetera. Et cetera. Et cetera. about what you did in math class? What did If you are looking for something to do you do in math class? with your family over the holidays, perhaps No answer presents itself to mind except around New Year’s Eve, a trip down memory
lane via an old yearbook is not a bad idea. If nothing else it’s a reminder that high school is NOT the best time in anyone’s life. Nor should it be. It’s reassuring to look at hundreds of photos of people whose opinions were really important twenty or thirty or forty years ago, and to realize now you can barely remember who they were. That’s a nice perspective to pass along to teenagers. It’s also kind of nice to think about that next generation of yearbooks that will line the bottom of the closet and I look forward to yet-to-be-born DeMeers hooting at their own parents’ school photos. Why do you all look like that really old singer we keep seeing on the History Channel, Justin Bieber?
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Neal and Louisa Carter have come a long way since they used to go swimming in the Similkameen River after a hot day of picking at an uncle’s orchard in Keremeos. Today, the Summerland couple farm more than 60 acres – and have stepped forward with a $250,000 donation to the South Okanagan Similkameen (SOS) Medical Foundation. This will help provide the medical equipment for the new Patient Care Tower at Penticton Regional Hospital. The Carters’ generous donation follows the recent sale of their company, Okanagan Speciality Fruits Inc. which successfully developed the non-browning, genetically modified Arctic Apple. They remain on the company’s board – Neal as CEO and Louisa as Chief Financial Officer. “An Arctic apple has exactly all the same proteins of a conventional apple, other than the fact that we’ve turned off the enzyme that creates the browning,” he said. “It’s there, but it’s only expressed at three or four per cent of its normal level.” While acknowledging their donation to the SOS Medical Foundation is only possible because of the sale of their company, the Carters remain enthusiastic fruit growers. They have lived in Summerland since 1992 when they bought a one-acre property on Tada Avenue. Three years later they purchased their current 21-acre apple orchard overlooking Prairie Valley. They also grow cherries on part of their 40 acres of leased land. Neal and Louisa both grew up in Vancouver and moved to the Similkameen after they graduated from university got married in 1982, just as the economic recession hit. Neal was a bio-resource engineer, while Louisa had a degree in forestry. With jobs scare, the young couple opted to live in a small cabin on Neal’s uncle’s orchard and “live the simple life” picking fruit. Despite their city roots, they quickly adapted to the rural lifestyle. “Neal told me he just thought he was a farm boy that was born in the city,” Louisa said with a smile. “We had so much fun and just knew that someplace down the road, we would like to do this ourselves,” Neal added. “I wanted to have our own farm, instead of always working on other people’s farms. It’s our passion.” Their orchard is now a family affair. “We’ve got a son (Joel) and a nephew (Neal Vander Helm) both working on the farm with us, which is really fun,” Louisa said. All three of their children – two boys and a girl – graduated from Summerland
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Secondary School. The Carters say they are delighted to be able to give so generously to the hospital campaign. Rather than make several smaller donations to a number of different organizations, they opted to make a substantial gift to PRH. “If there was a place to put a donation, it’s certainly a good recipient because it benefits an awful lot of people,” Neal said. “It was a
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What are the three Ps of health care? John Moorehouse South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation
In government circles it’s known as a “Public Private Partnership”, more commonly referred to as a P3. However, many residents throughout the South OkanaganSimilkameen aren’t sure exactly what a P3 is, or how it will impact the upcoming expansion of Penticton Regional Hospital. More specifically, how could it affect the delivery of health care in our community? The bottom line, says Norma Malanowich, Interior Health’s corporate director of capital planning and chief project officer, is that a private sector firm will design, construct and maintain the new Patient Care Tower at PRH. But this will have absolutely no impact on health care services or other regional care facilities, including South Okanagan General Hospital, the Keremeos Diagnostic and Treatment Centre, and Princeton General Hospital. “Interior Health will own this building. It’s our asset and we are
responsible for all the health services delivered within that building. Our P3 partner is responsible for maintaining the facility,” she said. “All the health services within the facility remain with Interior Health in accordance with the Hospital Act and other regulations.” The initial planning process is now almost complete, after Victoria announced the names of the three shortlisted prospective P3 partners last February. All three Canadian firms – EllisDon Infrastructure, Plenary Health, and Tandem Health Partners – have spent the past several months working on their own designs for the tower. The companies’ technical proposals were presented in September and are now being reviewed and evaluated. Final financial proposals will be presented in December. The provincial government will then announce its preferred P3 partner for the $325-million PRH project at the end of January. A finalized contract will be signed in April with construction to begin shortly
afterwards. A separate contract will later be awarded for Phase 2, including a major expansion of the PRH Emergency Department. The private sector firm will pick up much of the Province’s 60 per cent share of the $305 million in construction costs. Interior Health will make payments to the P3 partner over the 30-year life of the post-construction contract, during which the company will recoup its investment. “We’ll pay a monthly fee to them, provided they are meeting all of our performance measures,” Malonwich said. “We have quality measures and key performance indicators which they have to meet.” Local taxpayers, through the Okanagan Similkameen Regional Hospital District, will pay 40 per cent of the construction costs. The South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation will contribute $20 million for all the medical equipment. The project also includes a
Dr. Brad Raison, medical chief of staff at Penticton Regional Hospital, discusses the upcoming PRH expansion using this conceptual model of the new Patient Care Tower. The final design will be unveiled in January when the Province selects its P3 private sector partner for the $325-million project.
new parkade with room for almost 500 vehicles, which will be an Interior Health-operated facility. Malanowich said no decision on future parking rates has yet been made. During the construction period, hospital staff parking will be locat-
ed on a lot at Industrial Avenue and Camrose Street, currently being leased to a private sector firm for RV storage. Patient parking will remain in areas next to the hospital. Construction of the new tower is expected to be completed by late 2019.
Age-friendly grants boost projects in Keremeos, Okanagan Falls Keremeos and Okanagan Falls are among 28 B.C. communities that have been awarded 2016 Agefriendly Community Planning and Project grants, to support strategies to help seniors stay mobile, physically active, socially connected and healthy. The Village of Keremeos will receive $20,000 to assist in the creation of an age-friendly outdoor fitness park to increase accessible recreation and healthy living opportunities for local seniors. The Village will engage older adults in the planning process for the park, and will also provide orientations on the use of the park. This project is con-
sistent with the objectives of the Keremeos Age-friendly Action Plan. The Okanagan-Similkameen Regional District will receive $20,000 for the Age-friendly Buildings and Benches project in the community of Okanagan Falls. This project focuses on working with BC Transit, business owners and other partners to make bus stops and businesses in Okanagan Falls more accessible. In addition to installing transit benches, the project will establish an incentive program to encourage local businesses to become more agefriendly. These activities address priorities identified in the 2014
Okanagan Falls age-friendly plan. “The Village of Keremeos and Okanagan-Similkameen Regional District are doing excellent work to ensure our citizens have the services they need as they age,” Boundary-Similkameen MLA Linda Larson said. “Our government is proud to support their efforts with these grants, which help build age-friendly communities for current and future generations.” This grant program is a partnership between the B.C. government and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities. Each successful local government receives up to $20,000 to help
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Favorite Christmas songs have surprising roots Holiday traditions vary from family to family, but one component of the holidays that seems to be universally enjoyed is a good Christmas song. Music is piped throughout malls and stores to entertain shoppers, and favorite tunes may be on the radio or streamed through a digital music service as families decorate their homes. Many people may love Christmas songs and carols, but not everyone shares the same favorites. Thankfully, there’s no shortage of material when it comes to Christmas songs, ensuring there’s something for everyone. In 2014, Time magazine researched records at the U.S. Copyright Office to determine the most popular and most recorded Christmas songs since 1978. when copyright registrations were digitized. The following are some of the more beloved holiday tunes and a bit of history about each song. • “Silent Night”: One of the most rerecorded songs in history (733 versions since 1978), “Silent Night,” was composed in 1818 by Franz Xaver Gruber and put to lyrics by Joseph Mohr. It was first performed on Christmas Eve at St. Nicholas parish church in Oberndorf, a village in Austria. Today’s version is a slow lullaby, but it’s believed the original was a dance-like tune in 6/8 time. • “O Holy Night”: This popular song was composed by Adolphe Adam in 1847 to a French poem titled, “Minuit, chrétiens (Midnight, Christians).” Many notable performers, including Perry Como,
Although today it’s a popular Christmas tradition, Jingle Bells was originally written as a Thanksgiving song.
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Céline Dion, Josh Groban, Michael Crawford, and Lea Michele, have performed “O Holy Night.” • “Silver Bells”: Now a Christmas classic, “Silver Bells” originally was written for the Bob Hope film, “The Lemon Drop Kid.” Songwriter Jay Livingston wanted to title the song “Tinkle Bell,” but his wife dissuaded him from using the word “tinkle.” • “White Christmas”: Irving Berlin believed his song “White Christmas” would be an instant hit. His prediction was correct, especially after singer Bing Crosby recorded it. • “Jingle Bells”: Although it has become one of the more popular Christmas songs, “Jingle Bells” really was written for Thanksgiving. It’s also one of the oldest holiday songs of American origin. James Lord Pierpont, the song’s author, was inspired by the famous sleigh races of Medford, Massachusetts. • “Do You Hear What I Hear”: Noel Regney wrote this song as a call to peace during the Cuban Missile Crisis. The original context has long been forgotten, and “Do You Hear What I Hear” is now a staple of holiday celebrations.
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holiday decorations as well. Gold can represent the sun and light, both important ways to ward off the dark winter. In addition, gold was one of the gifts brought to baby Jesus, making it a color of significance within the Christian faith. Red and green poinsettias also are a symbol of the holiday season, but they didn’t start the colorful tradition. Poinsettias are a relatively recent addition to Christmas symbolism, as they were only first introduced to America in 1828, when they were brought back from Mexico by Joel Poinsett. The holiday season is filled with many different colors that brighten up homes and businesses. Combined with the many twinkling lights used on displays, red and green decoPrior to Christianity green was viewed as the color of life. During harsh winters people would cut rations can add vitality to the evergreen trees and bring them into their homes. dark days of December.
Decorations adorning homes and businesses in the familiar colors of red and green are popular come the holiday season. Even gift wrap, greeting cards and clothing tend to lean toward red and green as the holiday season hits full swing. It is difficult to think of Christmas without envisioning everything awash in these popular colors, broken up only by the inclusion of gold, white or silver accents. The colors of Christmas are often taken for granted, and many celebrants are unaware of how these colors became symbols of the holiday season and why they remain so to this day. Several theories exist as to why red and green became the hallmarks of Christmas. One such theory is that the colors
evolved from pagan celebrations similar to the evolution of Christmas traditions. Prior to the arrival of Christianity, many cultures viewed the color green as the symbol of life . It is believed that, during harsh winters, evergreen trees were cut down and brought indoors to symbolize that life still exists and thrives despite the cold and darkness of winter. Other pagan holidays featured the use of green, red and gold, including the festival of Yule. As Christianity spread across Europe and eventually other parts of the world, red and green were linked to Jesus Christ. Green still represented life, but now this was the eternal life offered by Christ. Red was said to symbolize sacrifice, namely the blood of Jesus when
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More than one way to celebrate The holiday season is a time to celebrate with friends and family. Several holidays are celebrated in this relatively short time period, making this one of the most festive times of the year. Many holiday celebrations focus on the exchange of presents, which may be exchanged with relatives, friends and even coworkers. But are you familiar with the origins of exchanging gifts? Gift exchanges trace their origins to both religious and secular traditions, each of which has helped shape the holidays into what they are today. Christmas People exchange gifts on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day all over the world. For Christians, Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe was a gift from the Creator. From a religious standpoint, gifting others around Christmastime can be traced back to the stories of the Three Kings (also referred to as the “Three Wise Men”) who visited Jesus after his birth. Frankincense, a fragrance involved in worship; gold; and myrrh, an incense associated with funerals, was presented. These gifts symbolized worship in Christ, that He would be
Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish celebration that commemorates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem. The word “hanukkah” actually means “dedication” in Hebrew.
the King of Kings, and that suffering and death would come to Him. Another giver of gifts is part of many Christmas celebrations. St. Nicholas, a fourth century saint, is a beloved figure across the globe who has a reputation for giving gifts in secret and helping the needy. The figure of “Santa Claus” is based on St. Nicholas, and the blending of the two has evolved as history has mixed with folklore and personal traditions. Hanukkah Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish celebration that commemorates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem.
The word “hanukkah” actually means “dedication” in Hebrew. The Jews, including Judah Maccabee, helped drive the Syrians out of Jerusalem. In one of Judaism’s most central texts, Maccabee and others witnessed a miracle at the temple. Even though there was only enough oil to keep a menorah’s candles burning for one day, the flames continued for eight nights. Traditionally, gelt, or money, was given as a Hanukkah gift. Many Hanukkah gift givers aim to give gifts that are thoughtful and sweet. Money is not exchanged as much today, with other gifts taking its place.
Stockings pose a mystery Mantles adorned with garland and other holiday trinkets make fireplaces come alive for Christmas. That magic is only enhanced by hanging Christmas stockings, which are just waiting to be filled with goodies for good girls and boys. Those without a fireplace often hang stockings from windowsills and stairway banisters. No written record exists to explain the origin of hanging stockings on fireplace mantles. Despite this, many people link the tradition to a tale about St. Nicholas. As that story goes, St. Nicholas was traveling through a village when he overheard the plight of three women. They were poor, and their father could not afford an ample dowry to marry them off. Rather than have them end up spinsters, St. Nicholas secretly tossed bags of coins through a window (or down the chimney, depending on which version of the story you read or hear), and they were captured in the girls’ stockings hanging to dry by the fire. The family was overjoyed
to have received such riches. Soon news traveled about the mysterious money in stockings, and other children left out stockings for St. Nicholas to capture their own gifts. The tradition has transformed over the years, and now many children hang stockings by the chimney with the expectation that the stockings will be filled with gifts from Santa. Traditions once suggest-
ed that only gifts from Santa were left in stockings, while gifts placed beneath the tree were from family, but that has since changed. Stockings are now meant to hold small gifts while larger items are placed under the tree. Stockings should be hung away from the flames of the fire as a safety precaution. Or even on their bedposts instead of on a fireplace mantle.
Kwanzaa Kwanzaa is an American holiday that pays homage to traditions and cultural influences from Africa. The holiday was developed in 1966 by Maulana Ndabezitha Karenga. The focus of Kwanzaa is on family and the harvest as well as certain principles, such as unity and faith. Gifts make up one of the seven symbols of Kwanzaa celebrations. However, giftsharing is not the central part of this special holiday. Gifts are symbolic of the labor and love of parents and the commitments made and kept by their children.
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Holiday films hold a special place in many people’s hearts, and perhaps no holiday movie
of the last 30 years has resonated as much as “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.”
The oft-quoted holiday favorite turned 25 years old in 2014, yet the film remains as popular as ever. Fans of “Christmas Vacation” can no doubt quote their favorite lines from the film, but the following are a few tidbits that even the most ardent “Vacation” fan might be unfamiliar with. • The movie is based on a story titled “Christmas 59,” which was written by the same man, John Hughes, who wrote and produced the film. The film pays homage to this story when Clark Griswold is rummaging through the attic and finds a movie reel named “Christmas 59.” • Frank Capra III worked as an assistant director on the film. In one scene of the film, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” which was directed by Frank Capra III’s grand-
father, is on a television in the background. • Actress Mae Questrel (Aunt Bethany) provided the voices for Betty Boop and Olive Oyl in the 1930s. “Christmas Vacation” would be her final film. • “Christmas Vacation” featured a handful of “Saturday Night Live” alumni. In addition to the film’s star, Chevy Chase, SNL alums Randy Quaid, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Brian Doyle-Murray appeared in the film. • The role of Cousin Rocky had no lines in the film. • In the “Lampoon” films that preceded “Christmas Vacation,” Rusty was the older child of the Griswold clan. However, he is the younger sibling in this film. • “Christmas Vacation” marked the directorial debut for Jeremiah Chechik,
who went on to direct “Benny & Joon” and 1998’s “The Avengers.” • The movie had a large budget ($27 million) for a comedy with no special effects. • Surprisingly, “Christmas Vacation” had its own sequel that few are familiar with. The made-for-television “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie’s Island Adventure” was released in 2003. • Cousin Eddie’s fashion style, in particular the sweater/Dickie combination, was the brainchild of actor Randy Quaid’s wife. • No part of “Christmas Vacation” takes place on Christmas Day. The film culminates with the antics that take place at the Griswold home on December 24. • Brian DoyleMurray, who played Frank Shirley, is the
Your poinsettia can reflower next Christmas Along with the fragrant evergreens and twinkling lights synonymous with the holiday season, poinsettias make up a key component of holiday decorating. Unlike holly and some of the other greenery that is commonly associated with the holidays, poinsettias do not naturally thrive in the colder temperatures. Poinsettias can be fickle plants and ones that gardening novices may find challenging to maintain. The plants are comprised of green foliage, colorful (often red) flower bracts, and the actual flowers of the plants, which are the red or green buttonlike parts nestled in the center of the bracts. Because they are a tropical plant, poinsettias can be damaged by exposure to low temperatures, even if they are only exposed for short periods of time. They should be wrapped and protected against the elements when brought home. For maximum plant life, poinsettias need to be placed near a warm, sunny window, or another area that has ample amounts of light. They thrive in temperatures between 60 and 75 F and should be kept away from warm or cold drafts. Water the plant
whenever the surface feels dry to the touch. Water until it drains out the bottom, but don’t let the plant sit in water. Over- or under-watering can cause leaves to drop prematurely and wilt. If your home lacks in humidity, you may need to water the plant more frequently. The Ohio State
University Extension says poinsettias can be reflowered the following Christmas, but unless a yearlong schedule of care is observed, the results usually are not good. You can speak with a gardening expert or consult online resources for the proper care schedule. Caring for a poinsettia year-
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round involves gradually drying out the plant and storing it in a cool location. The plant later will be moved outdoors and then back inside and pruned to keep a full shape. Poinsettias are short-day plants, which means they flower about 10 weeks after the daylight shortens to
about 12 hours or less. Therefore, to have the plant in full flower by Christmas, it will have to be kept in complete darkness between 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. from the first part of October until Thanksgiving. Many people find the affordability of poinsettias makes it more convenient to buy new ones.
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B.C. Liberal staffer quits, faces charges in Ontario Tom Fletcher Black Press
B.C. Liberal Party executive director Laura Miller has resigned and returned to Ontario to face criminal charges stemming from deletion of government email records belonging to the Ontario government. Miller was deputy chief of staff to former Ontario Liberal premier Dalton McGuinty in 2013. She and former chief of staff David Livingstone have been charged with one count each of breach of trust, mischief in relation to data and “misuse of a computer system to commit the offence of mischief,” the Ontario Provincial Police said in a statement Thursday. The charges relate to email records that were sought by opposition parties after the Ontario gov-
ernment abruptly cancelled two planned gas-fired power plants that were facing strong local opposition. Miller and Livingstone were accused of bringing in Miller’s partner, computer technician Peter Faist, to erase hard drives in McGuinty’s office that contained the records. Miller left the Ontario government when McGuinty retired and came to B.C. to work for the B.C. Liberal Party. Miller posted a statement on her Twitter account Thursday, saying she has retained lawyer Clayton Ruby to defend her. She said the charges come after she filed a complaint against two OPP officers over their investigation into the handling of the gas plant documents investigation.
BC Ferries, union reach five-year deal BC Ferries and the BC Ferry and Marine Workers’ Union have ratified a five-year agreement that provides for wage increases of 8.55 per cent by its expiry in October 2020. BC Ferries CEO Mike Corrigan described the wage and benefit provisions of the new contract as “fair and modest,” noting that the latest agreement
means the coastal ferry service will have gone 17 years without a labour dispute affecting its operations. The agreement, ratified by members after it was endorsed by the union executive in October, provides average pay increases of 1.71 per cent per year. There are about 3,500 union members working for BC Ferries.
B.C. Liberal Party executive director Laura Miller has resigned. She is facing criminal charges stemming from deletion of government email records belonging to the Ontario government.
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Single parents head back to workforce Tom Fletcher Black Press The B.C. government’s new training and employment program for single parents has enrolled more than 1,300 people since it began Sept. 1. The program covers tuition, daycare and transportation costs for up to a year of on-the-job training or education towards in-demand jobs for single parents on social assistance or disability payments. The benefits can continue for up to the first year of employment, including extension of governmentpaid dental and other health benefits. It replaces the previous system, often referred to as the welfare trap, where single parents would lose their assistance payments and benefits if they went back to school to train for a job. Social Development Minister Michelle Stilwell called the results of the program’s first four months “a very good sign,” particularly since about 400 of the voluntary participants are not in the ministry’s “expected to work” category because their children are under the age of three. Of the 1,330 people signed up to the program as of mid-December, 50 are already on the job in construction, retail, health and community service positions. More than 90 per cent of participants are single mothers, reflecting the fact that women are 90 per cent of the 16,000 single parents receiving income and disability assistance in B.C. “When they come into a WorkBC office, there is an assessment that takes place to determine the best path for that individual,” Stilwell said in an interview. “The case managers look at aptitude and background as well as what’s going on in the local
job market, and try to figure out how to individually map the supports that are needed for that person. It’s a very flexible program.” When the single parent program was launched, Stilwell described it as “one of the most significant social program shifts this government has ever introduced.” It came with a financial commitment of $24.5 million over five years. The ministry cites research showing children who grow up in an income-assistance family are up to three times more likely to become dependent on income assistance themselves later in life.
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Albas disappointed with dissolution of First Nations Financial Transparency Act
Dan Albas
Dan Albas MP Central Okanagan Similkameen Nicola
I have always been a strong believer in accountability and transparency. It is for this reason that I have published an annual accountability report that discloses my total public spending, sponsored travel and other details to help ensure citizens can have this information eas-
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ily available to hold me to account as it is not always easily located online. In fact I believe strongly that wages, benefits and spending of all democratically elected officials should be publicly disclosed and easily accessible. It is for these reasons that in the last Parliament I also voted in favor of the First Nations Financial Transparency Act so that band members could also access similar information for their elected Chief and council. I raise the First Nations Financial Transparency Act as the Liberal Government has announced that provisions for not complying with the financial transparency act will no longer be enforced, thus in effect neutering the act for those Bands who do not provide fiscal transparency to band members. In my view increased fiscal transparency in first nation’s communities is important and I will provide a few examples on why that it is. In BC some members of the Shuswap First Nation were shocked to discover wages in excess of hundreds of thousands was being paid without the full knowledge of the community. This information was only revealed because of the financial transparency act and ultimately was information that was useful to
band members in band elections. It was also the financial transparency act that revealed a First Nations Chief from the Kwikwetlem First Nation received over $914,000 in wages for 2013/2014 fiscal period. Once again this information was not widely known to the majority of the membership in that community prior to the financial transparency act.
Most important is that the two examples I provided were generally exceptions as the vast majority of Chiefs and council earn wages and benefits that are entirely reasonable for what is an increasingly complex and challenging position. The fact that many First Nations communities, estimated to be as high as ninety percent, complied with the legislation is a positive indicator for transparency and accountability so that all band members can be better informed. It is for these reasons that I am disappointed that the Liberal Government has decided to gut this particular legislation, more so as “open government” has been a stated goal of our new Liberal Prime Minister. To date these changes to First Nation’s fiscal transparency have been done through administrative changes and not a vote in the House of Commons. In the event
there is a vote I will vote for fiscal accountability that includes ensuring wages and benefits paid to public office holders is publicly available to all citizens including first nations in an open and transparent manner. I welcome your thoughts on this subject. Before I close I would like to take a moment to wish all citizens a very merry Christmas and happy
holidays. It is an honour to be one of the elected representatives for this region and I would like to thank the many citizens who take the time to share questions, concerns and ideas with me on a weekly basis. Your time and feedback is always appreciated. I can be reached at Dan.Albas@parl.gc.ca or toll free at 1-800-665-8711.
Many locations to recycle Christmas Trees lights Give your Christmas Tree and burnt out Christmas lights a second life this holiday season by recycling them at one of many convenient locations throughout the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen. Used Christmas lights and all other lighting equipment can be recycled for free at the J&C Bottle Depot in Penticton, the T-2 Bottle Depot in Oliver and the Osoyoos Bottle Depot. The Campbell Mountain Landfill, Oliver and Keremeos Landfills can also accept lighting equipment free of charge. For more information visit www.lightrecycle.ca. All landfills in the Regional District will accept, free of charge, up to 500 kg (1,100 lbs) of yard waste including clean natural Christmas Trees. Trees must be free of tinsel, fake snow, ornaments and lights. The trees will be chipped and given new life as animal bedding or compost. Burning Christmas Trees create strong smoke due to moisture in the wood and needles. Fine particulates from smoke have been linked to respiratory and heart diseases. Any tinsel, fake snow or ornaments left on the tree will create added pollution.
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Premier bans political interference in records Tom Fletcher Black Press
There will be no more political staff deleting email records in ministry offices, Premier Christy Clark promised Wednesday. Clark said she accepts all of the recommendations made by Information and Privacy Commissioner Elizabeth Denham and a follow-up study by a former commissioner to preserve email records that could be requested under freedom of information law. “The practice of ‘triple deleting’ will be prohibited, ministers and political staff will continue to retain sent emails and a new policy and specific training will be developed,” Clark said. “As soon as practicable, public servants will be made responsible for the searching of records responsive to information requests on behalf of ministers and political staff.” Denham reported in October on investigations into three complaints, and determined in at least one case that emails had been intentionally deleted in an effort to avoid public release. She also condemned W ATM NO LE! B AVAILA
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the practice of political staff such as Clark’s deputy chief of staff to delete all of their sent emails at the end of each day. A political staffer in Transportation Minister Todd Stone’s office resigned when Denham’s report came out. She said he denied under oath deleting another staffer’s emails related to meetings with remote communities on safe transit options for Highway 16 between Prince George and Prince Rupert. NDP leader John Horgan said giving non-partisan public servants responsibility for records searches is an important step, but the government needs to legislate a “duty to document” policy decisions of government. Clark told reporters Wednesday that step will be taken once legislation is prepared to build on existing requirements. The government brought in former information and privacy commissioner David Loukidelis to recommend new practices. Among his recommendations was to adjust
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government email systems so even deleted records are kept long enough to be captured in monthly computer backups, to allow later examination in cases where they may be the last location kept. Loukedelis said it not practical for any government to keep all email records, and attempting to archive such a massive volume of data would not only increase costs but would harm the public’s ability to get timely access. And any attempt to vet each email to determine if it should be kept would cause government to “grind to a halt.” B.C.’s Chief Information Officer reported that the B.C. public service now receives 284 million email messages each year, and sends out another 86 million. “To suggest, as some have, that all information should be kept is akin to suggesting it is good household management for homeowners never to throw away rotten food, grocery lists, old newspapers, broken toys or worn-out clothes,” Loukidelis wrote.
Immigration slows population growth Black Press
B.C.’s population reached 4.7 million by Oct. 1, a gain of less than one per cent from the same time last year. The province’s population growth rate was down to 0.8 per cent by the third quarter of 2015, Central 1 Credit Union reports in its latest B.C. Economic Briefing. Net international migration was the main reason for the slowdown, with 11,100 international arrivals during what is usually the highest period of the year for immigration gains.
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What are the topical uses for colloidal silver? Well, they are practically endless. For example, I have used it topically for cuts, scrapes, burns, and basically anything that may end up getting infected. The moment I see a cut or scratch beginning to turn reddish, I dowse it with colloidal silver and (even quicker than a rabbit in heat), it’s a “done deal”. No infection and the redness disappears. You have likely heard of “Pink Eye”. Conjunctivitis is the name that is generally given to it. Highly contagious and irritating, it can present a huge challenge to someone who is not aware of the effects of colloidal silver. I have had this affliction and, believe me when I say that it is no fun at all! But…a couple of squirts – or drops – of colloidal silver and by the next day, my eye was clear, no longer red and felt… well, normal. Should everyone go out and purchase colloidal to drop whatever medications are suggested by their doctors? Absolutely not. But it makes a great adjunct to a medicine cabinet. We make sure to keep a supply of it at all times. Okay, so you are thinking of taking colloidal silver orally. What is the best means of doing this and how do you enhance absorption? Good questions. Best absorption is achieved by swishing the solution around in your mouth so that it may be absorbed sublingually (meaning under the tongue). This allows it to directly enter the bloodstream, rather than get bypassed – and possibly watered down – by the stomach acids and other digestive substances. You can use either spray or dropper bottle; both are equally as effective. Just a couple of squirts into the mouth or a few drops and it begins doing its job of thwarting off various types of bacteria and viruses. Daily use of a colloidal silver mouthwash may, in fact, help prevent possible gum disease which has been linked to various other health situations, some of them pretty serious. And we thought that the Pioneers were uneducated.
Dec. 21 is the shortest day of the year and some people call it the saddest. Causes include the weather, the holidays & lack of sunlight. Reduced sunlight can cause an array of symptoms called Seasonal Affective Disorder, it is very real. There is help available in the form of special lights to replace the sunlight that is in short supply during the winter. Thirty minutes exposure per day is all it takes. Our pharmacists can talk to you about these lights.
Alcohol Consumption on the Rise
Alcohol consumption is on the rise in Canada. In 2007 Canadians consumed an average of 115.75 litres of alcoholic beverages (wine, beer & spirits). Ten years earlier the average was 99.4 litres
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Hangover remedies abound. The goal is prevention and the obvious solution is to drink less alcohol. Some people drink a glass of water with each drink. Another idea that hasn’t been fully scientifically tested is to eat asparagus when you drink. This veggie contains certain amino acids that help metabolize the alcohol.
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For children between the ages of 1 and 5 years of age, two cups (half a litre) of milk each day will provide them with the proper amount of vitamin D and help maintain their calcium and iron levels.
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Professional/ Management WHATSHAN Retreat is accepting resumes for Caretakers (April 1-Oct 31, 2016). Closing date December 31, 2015. Send to tammy.veriginburk @gmail.com. www.whatchan.com.
Trades, Technical WATKIN MOTORS Ford, Vernon, B.C. immediately requires an experienced Ford Diesel Technician. Go to watkinmotors.com About us, Employment, to apply and review required qualifications.
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KEREMEOS - 2 Bdrm for rent. W/D, F/S. Fenced yard. Includes small storage space. $650 a month plus utilities.Small pets negotiable. Avail. Jan 1st. 250-490-5846
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Heavy Duty Machinery 2008 Hitachi ZX 200 Waratah 622B, 11,700 hours. $135,000. 2011 Caterpillar D8T 4000 hrs Ripper. $385,000. Caterpillar 256 compact track loader 3600 hrs. $21,500 Caterpillar 303 CR excavator 3200 hrs. $29,500. 1-250-260-0217. A-CHEAP, LOWEST PRICES STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. 40’ containers as low as $2,200DMG. Huge freezers. Experienced wood carvers needed, full time. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866-528-7108 or 1778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com Wanted:Will pay cash for construction equipment, backhoes, excavators, dozers, (farm tractors w/loaders)1985 or newer. Skid steers, wheel loaders, screeners, low beds, any condition running or not. 250-260-0217.
Misc. for Sale 50 gal aquarium, lights, filter, pump, aerator, heater, decorations, fish $75. 250-499-5875
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Okay, here are the changes to the December 10th proof for the December 24th paper: 1. Remove 5740 Haynes and replace with the following “New Listing” 2096 Main Street, Cawston $230,000 * 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Central air, gas f/p, covered back deck. * dble detached garage, central and on 1/2 acre!
2. Remove 731 12th Avenue and replace with the following “New Listing” 3675 Highway 3, Keremeos $425,000 * Sandy beach on the Similkameen River! 2 bed home/ cottage getaway! * 5.5 acres, small orchard, gardens, dble garage, outbuildings and room for horses.
3. Remove 2631 Middle Bench Road and replace with the following lisitng: 872 Cawston Avenue, Hedley $94,900 MLS * affordable 2 bedroom home with nice landscaped lot, why rent when you can own? * great back deck, very cute, alley access and workshop!
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Keremeos’ only Realtors born & raised in the area! Stef Laramie photos
Volunteers from the Cawston/Keremeos Food Bank put on a friendship holiday dinner Sunday. More than 50 people came to the gathering in Cawston. Each person received a turkey dinner with all the trimmings, dessert and a take away container of leftovers and a gift. Twenty-one local businesses donated so everyone in attendance could have a present. Businesses that donated include Subway, Similkameen Recreation Centre, Royal LePage Real Estate, Ranch Restaurant, K Mountain Auto Repair, Pharmasave, Keremeos Review, K-Cafe, H&R Block, Similkameen Agencies Insurance Ltd., Emmy’s Bake Shop, JB’s Barber Shop, Secret Garden Cafe, Benja Thai Restaurant, Home Hardware, Silver Scissors Salon, Similkameen Pharmacy, My Town Realty, Harker’s Organics and Rustic Roots Winery, Lasser Produce, and CIBC.
Sonja van den Hoek and James Bauer of Cawston, B.C. are pleased to announce the marriage of their son
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2096 Main Street, Cawston $230,000 * 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Central air, gas f/p, covered back deck. * dble detached garage, central and on 1/2 acre! MLS®
604 10TH AVENUE, KEREMEOS $250,000
*1793 sq foot family home with 3 bed, 2 bathrooms. * Almost 1 acre and no zoning, there are so many possibilities here!
* 55+, pet friendly park in the heart of Olalla. Updated home! * 1 bedroom, move in ready, easy upkeep! MLS®
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872 Cawston Ave., Hedley $94,900 * affordable 2 bedrm home with nice landscaped lot, why rent when you can own? * great back deck, very cute, alley access and workshop! MLS®
Joel Johannes van den Hoek to Leslie Leight Blundell hey were united in marriage on October 31, 2015 at Heritage Park, Calgary, AB. Maid of Honour was Jenny Parkyn. Bride’s Maids were Kandyce Fraser, Julie Ruest and Michelle LeMoine. Best Man was Justin Barcelo. Grooms Men were Will Bush, Ben Woodland and Dan Woodland. Flower girls were bride’s nieces Paige and Leah Sze and Peyton Blundell. Ring bearer was Grayson Fraser aka Batman. The happy couple and their daughter Addison Ria reside in Calgary, AB.
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3675 Highway 3, Keremeos $425,000 * Sandy beach on the Similkameen River! 2 bed home/cottage getaway! * 5.5 acres, small orchard, gardens, dble garage, outbuildings and room for horses. MLS®
2567 MIDDLE BENCH RD, KEREMEOS $1,160,000 *cert. organic 14.5 acre mixed orchard/vineyard. Lg. house w/views! * separate 1 bed accomm., 40 bin cold stor., covered sorting/packing area. MLS®