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Arts society holds � rst pop up show in KeremeosReview Staff

A pop up art show turned out to be the creator of success for local artists.

The South Similkameen Arts Society held a pop up sale at members Lee Simmons and Julie Hinton home on Saturday.

Several paintings, soy candles and other products made by local artisans were sold.

“We just think it’s really fun,” Simmons said during an interview on her deck.

Paintings from a variety of artists were setup throughout the yard and on the covered side deck and even in the backyard for people to view.

“This house was setup to do this kind of thing. There are lots of hanging spaces and the front and back yard are perfect to showcase different artists,” Simmons said.

Several local artists were on site to talk to poten-tial customers and a few were even creating new pieces.

“I think this is just fabulous. The thing about creating art is that you get so much of it and you need to share it with other people even if it’s just for an afternoon or if you sell it,” artist Judy Millar said as she tried her hand at acrylics.

The novice acrylics painter even received a few tips from Simmons as she’s more experienced.

“That’s what it’s all about is sharing ideas. I really enjoy being a part of SASS,” Millar said.

Simmons and Hinton plan to hold more pop up sales throughout the summer at their home on 6th Avenue in Keremeos.

SASS members looking to showcase their work should contact Simmons to set that up.

Property crime on the rise in the Similkameen Review Staff

As the temperature rises so does the number of property crimes in the area.

Last summer saw a spike in thefts from vehicles and people stealing vehicles.

In total, from April to September, 27 vehicles were broken into, 14 vehicles were stolen and 20 other property crime related offences were reported last year.

By fall RCMP had apprehended three people who were charged and sentenced in relation to the crimes.

But unfortunately several residential break ins occurred over the weekend in Cawston with thieves specifically targeting unlocked sheds and small buildings on properties.

Cpl. Sean Hall from the Keremeos detachment said he’s concerned as the numbers of those types of crimes will increase.

“What happened is that we were getting hammered with property offences last year and then when several people were arrested almost all of it stopped. However, having said that, it’s starting back up again and we want the public to know so they can do their part and keep their eyes open,” he said.

Hall said a suspect has been identified in the Cawston crimes

and the RCMP is in the process of recovering the stolen property.

“We’ve got a resolve to those quite quickly but that’s not always the case. With the population boom that comes to the area with tourists, farm workers, and everything, the less likely that they will stick out,” he said.

He asked the public to do their part in preventing property related crimes.

Simple things that can be done to make your car less of a target is locking doors and removing valuable items. If items cannot be removed the RCMP recommends putting them out of sight, so they are not tempting to would be criminals.

People with ATVs and other recreational motorized vehicles should put them away when not in use in sheds, garages or covered trailers.

“Always lock up your sheds. The harder it is for them to get in there the better the chance they won’t try or that someone will notice,” he said.

Other tips include not posting to social media when you will be away from home. Asking a neighbour to look in on your property when away. Put your home on timer lights and regularly picking up your mail.

If anyone sees anything suspicious call police.

The RCMP is reminding the public to do their part to reduce property crimes.

Tara Bowie Artist Judy Millar tries her hand at acrylics at the pop up art show held in Keremeos Saturday.

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OKANAGAN FALLSSECOND 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.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.WED. & SAT.: Carpet Bowling 1 p.m. Seniorís Centre.WEDNESDAY: Join the Stroke Recovery Club for stroke survivors and caregivers, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society offi ce, #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 busi-ness 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.

KEREMEOSMONDAY: N.A. meets at 8 p.m. at the South Similkameen Health Centre.MONDAY: Keremeos Bellringers, 7:30 pm, Cawston United Church, for info call Herma @ 499-5292, Joan @ 499-2450. 2nd MONDAY: Similkameen COPS, 7 p.m., Upstairs at the Legion (Legion Hall). Ben Gumm for info 499-02164th MONDAY: Orchard Haven - Friends and family council monthly meetings. Making a difference to residen-tial care.MON, WED, FRI: Boot Camp 6 - 7 am, Sim. Rec. Centre. For more info call Annette 499-2238TUESDAY: Tumble Bumble, 10:00 - 11:30 am upstairs at the Legion Hall. AGes 0-6. For info 250-499-2352 ext. 106. TUESDAY: Every 2nd, Caregiver Group, Activity Room, Orchard Haven 1:30 - 3 p.m. For info 499-3020TUESDAY: AA Meetings, 7:30 p.m., in the Health Center Activity Room, info call Diane 499-1177TUESDAY: 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 am, Strong Start at Cawston Primary. Ages 0-6. For info 499-2352 ext. 106. WEDNESDAY: Qigong exercise 9 a.m. Cawston Church Hall. 499-7852 for information.WEDNESDAY: Kyokushin Karate at Legion Hall from 5 - 7 p.m. Phone Lyle for info 292-8565.

WEDNESDAY: Diabetes Clinic, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Similkameen Health Centre. RN & Reg. Dietitian in at-tendance. Dr. referrals or self referral. Appts. necessary. Phone 1-800-707-8550.WEDNESDAY: Yoga at Cawston Hall, 6 - 7:30 pmWEDNESDAY: Keremeos Search & Rescue meetings, 7 pm, little brown building behind the Village Offi ce.1st THURSDAY: South Similkameen Museum Society Meeting, 7 pm, at the Ecumenical Church in KeremeosTHURSDAY: Tumble Bumble, 3:00 - 4:30 pm upstairs at the Legion. Ages 0-6. For info 250-499-2352 ext. 106. THURSDAY: Positively Pregnant, 10:00 - 11:30 am at the Family Centre. For info 250-499-2352 ext. 106. THURSDAY: AA meetings at 7:30 pm Health Centre activity room. Info. call Eleanor 499-5982.THURSDAY: KCSA Monthly meetings the last Thursday of each month at clubhouse 7:30 p.m.THURSDAY: Afternoon dances at the Keremeos Seniors Centre from 1:30 - 4 p.m. Whist 6:30 pm to 9:00 pmTHURSDAY: 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.THURSDAY: Learning about Stroke by the SOSBI. FREE Starting April 24th. Call 250-490-0613 for more information. FRIDAY: Keremeos TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 9:00 a.m. at the Health Centre. 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: Keremeos Seniors Centre Bingo, 1:00 pm.SUNDAY: KCSA Trap Shooting, 11:00 am to ?, Weather permitting.SUNDAY: AA Meeting at 10:00 am in the Health Center Activity Room. Info call Eleanor at 499-5982.3RD SUNDAY: Legion General Meeting. 2:00 p.m. Keremeos Legion Hall. 3rd MONDAY: Kars Under the K Meeting, 7:00 pm, Meeting Room at Health Center, Call Marcel Morin for info 499-7775.2nd TUESDAY: Can-Do General Meetings. Everyone Welcome. Phone 499-2420 for more information. 1ST WEDNESDAY OF MONTH: Regular meeting of the Keremeos Seniors Centre, at 2 p.m. Keremeos.1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAY: Search & Rescue meet 7-9 p.m., 8th Ave. & 4th St. Call 499-6067 or 499-5429.2ND WEDNESDAY OF MONTH: The Similkameen Garden Club meets at 7 p.m. at the Keremeos Seniors Centre, 2ND AND 4TH THURSDAY: The Royal Purple Lodge meets at 1:30 p.m. at the Elks Hall. Info: 499-7073.LAST THURSDAY 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. Keremeos Seniors Centre. 1 p.m. Everyone Welcome. 499-0112.

HEDLEYTUESDAY: Once a month Soup and Sandwich - watch for posters.Hedley Seniors’ Center on Scott Ave.THURSDAY: Library 2 pm - 7 pm Hedley Seniors’ Center, free computer use.1ST MONDAY: Hedley Heritage Museum meeting, 6:00 p.m. at the Museum, Everyone welcome to attend.2ND SUNDAY: Pancake Breakfast, Hedley Seniors’ Center, 8:00 am to 10:00 am.3RD MONDAY: Monthly meeting at Seniors’ Center, 2 pm.3RD MONDAY: Community Club meeting at 7 pm at the Club.DAILY: Coffee & good conversation at the Seniors’ Center 6:30 am - 8 am. Every Mon./Wed./Sat. Exercise at 9 am. EVERY SUNDAY: Church Service at 9:30 am, Hedley Grace Church. EVERY SUNDAY: Hedley Farmers Market 9-1, July - Oct. DAILY: Hedley Heritage Museum open daily 9am - 4pm, Daly Ave.EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY: Exercise at 9:00 am.

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The Alzheimer Society of BC will hold a support group for caregivers and

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Patients who have endured excessive waits for surgery may get into the operating room faster this summer.

The province is injecting $10 million into the system to perform an extra 1,000 surgeries province-wide in an effort to reduce wait times.

The extra money will be targeted for patients who have waited longer than 40 weeks for surgery, Health Minister Terry Lake said Monday.

Orthopedic surgeries, cataracts, hernias, plastic surgeries and ear, nose and throat procedures will be eligible for accelerated treatment.

Lake said the money will open up extra operating room time in hospitals across the province, and in some cases it will be used to contract private clinics to perform extra day surgeries.

“Patients want to have their surgeries done,” Lake told reporters. “If the quality is there and if it reduces wait lists and it’s paid for and administered by the public system, I think British Columbians would agree with that approach.”

Just one per cent of surgeries in B.C. were performed by private clinics using public funds in 2013.

It’s not yet clear how much that might increase but Island Health said in April it’s seeking a private clinic operator to provide up to 4,000 day surgeries a year, or about 10 per cent of the region’s annual total.

Further cash infusions for surgery increases are expected in the fall and early next year.

Along with the promised short-term relief, the province is also pursuing longer-range measures to make the surgical system more efficient.

Many family doctors often refer to the same heavily booked surgeon due to reputation or preference, while other surgeons are sometimes idle.

Lake said one alternative may be to instead shift to a pool of surgeons where patients get assigned to the first one available.

Similarly, patients who face a long wait to get into their local hospital may be urged to instead get their surgery performed at another hospital an hour or so down the road where OR time is going unused.

“For patients, it’s not as convenient perhaps,” Lake said. “But it is an opportunity to have their surgery done faster.”

More recruitment and training of anaesthetists and surgical nurses is also part of the long-range plan.

B.C. has increased the numbers of surgeries it performs over the years, but demand has risen faster.

Lake pointed to soaring demand for procedures such as hip replacements over the last 15 years as patients realize what recent medical advancements now offer them.

Each year there are more seniors who are typically living longer

lives.“We know these surgeries are

becoming the expectation for people who want to live a good quality of life and that is the demand we want to meet.”

More than 50 of the province’s nearly 300 operating rooms are not regularly staffed, according to a health ministry discussion paper on surgical reform.

It said operating rooms are generally idle because health

authorities have insufficient funds to run them, but in some cases they’re shuttered because of a lack of specialized staff such as anaesthestists or insufficient local demand.

According to the provincial surgical wait time website, the typical patient is waiting 45 weeks for knee replacement surgery and up to 10 per cent of them wait 77 weeks or longer. B.C.’s target is to complete knee surgeries within 26

weeks.Fraser Health engineered its

own surgery surge earlier this year, reallocating a budget surplus to perform seven per cent more surgeries to reduce wait lists.

It’s not yet known if Fraser will be charged financial penalties under the province’s pay-for-performance system for several hundred surgery waits that in late 2014 threatened to extend longer than a year.

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Bright season predicted for Mascot Gold Mine tours

Tara Bowie Review Staff

After several lack lustre seasons, the Mascot Gold Mine tours will start this year with a bang.

“Last year was tough. It started late. There really wasn’t people that could run it. There was a problem with the tour bus. But this year everything has been really good so far,” Sophia Rosenbloom, the new marketing director for the mine tours said.

The Upper Similkameen Indian Band hired Rosenbloom earlier this year to help promote the mine tours and hopefully draw more tourists to the Similkameen Valley.

“We’re trying to reposition ourselves. We want to promote tourism in the area and get some real interest going,” she said.

To kick that off a grand opening is being held this Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Snaza’ist Discovery Centre in Hedley.

The day will include a barbecue, live country western music played by local musicians Tomahawk and Friends, silent auction, and 50/50 draws.

All proceeds raised throughout the day will go towards rebuilding the band’s community hall locat-

ed across from the tour building on Hwy 3. Silent auction items include a helicopter ride

over Spotted Lake for three people, passes to Main Event gym in Keremeos, winery tour at Seven Stones, passes to the Osoyoos Desert Model Railroad museum, passes to Snaza’ist Discovery Centre, gift certificates to Wrong Turn Tavern, The Hitching Post and much more.

“It’s great the community has really come out to support us,” she said.

Mascot Mine is already seeing a bump in visitors as school trips become more popular. A tour for 69 children just took place from a school in Enderby.

Tours for the public are taking place every weekend in June with departure times at 9:30 a.m to 2:30 p.m.

In July and August tours will run five days a week from Wednesday to Sunday.

There are still spots available for the tour heading out Saturday morning. To book a tour email [email protected] or call 250-292-8733.

The Mascot Gold Mine operated from 1936 to 1949. In all, 7.1 tonnes of gold was extracted, worth close to $130 million.

Two teens were sent to hospital following a serious collision on Barcello Road May 23.

The teen driver of a white Honda lost control of the vehicle while attempting to pass a brown Acura at about mid-day.

The vehicle caught the shoulder

and ended up crashing into a util-ity pole. The driver was extracted from the vehicle and taken to hospital with serious injuries. He has since recovered. The passenger had minor injuries. The driver of the vehicle was issued a ticket for driving without due care and attention.

Collision sends two to hospital

Cruisers headed to KeremeosKeremeos will be the lunch stop

destination for a car cruise in July.Organizers of Kars Under the K

have reserved Memorial Park for July 18 to honour the B.C. Government proclamation of Collector Car Month.

A car cruise will start in Summerland, stop in Keremeos for lunch then continue on to Osoyoos before returning to Summerland.

Kars Under the K’s will have lunch

available and organize a garage tour. Valley First Credit Union will sell

bottled water and collect food and cash for the food bank.

This cruise is open to anyone with a car, or thinking of getting a car.

All money made by the cruise is donated to charities.

Everyone is welcome to stop by the park and see the collector cars parked on the grass at Memorial Park.

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VICTORIA – We might call ourselves Super, Natural or even The Best Place on Earth, but how is B.C. viewed around the world?

Ever since U.S. billionaires and their environ-mental clients decided more than a decade ago to supervise our society, the impression that British Columbia is a primitive colonial backwater in need of “saving” has only been reinforced.

In late April, the province and coastal aboriginal leaders announced completion of marine planning areas for Haida Gwaii and the North and Central Coast. U.S. activists knew about the announcement weeks before the legislature press gallery did, and a documentary crew was sent up to advance the narra-tive of the saving of the “Great Bear Rainforest.”

Within minutes of the announcement, the World Wildlife Fund website trumpeted the creation of the “Great Bear Sea,” continu-ing the penchant of outsiders for renaming large parts of B.C. to fit their marketing strategies.

Unlike the “Great Bear Rainforest” land use deal of 2007, the Sierra Club, ForestEthics and Greenpeace were not represented. Instead, Tides Canada CEO Ross McMillan sat beaming in the audience.

McMillan’s role in directing U.S. foundation money to B.C. has prompted him to declare himself “a principal architect of the Great Bear Rainforest project,” although in the early years he and his staff (currently 24 people) stayed behind the scenes while Sierra, Greenpeace et al took the credit.

At the event, two aboriginal leaders gave a nod to the real funder of the ongoing effort to “save” the B.C. coast, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. Gordon Moore is a co-founder of Intel Corp., maker of most of the world’s computer processor chips, now spending his vast fortune on the Amazon basin, B.C. and other “threatened” places.

Other Silicon Valley and Seattle billionaires helped finance the original effort, and a strategy document surfaced in 2008 describ-

ing their plan to de-market the Alberta oilsands by creating a blockade against energy exports on our Pacific coast. That campaign has featured a fake cancer study and grossly exaggerated greenhouse gas claims compared to U.S. coal and oil produc-tion.

The effort has since expanded to natural gas, with false horror stories about “fracking” finding a recep-tive global audience.

Last week I wrote about the plan by British manufacturing conglomerate Reckitt Benckiser to buy up farms in the B.C. Interior and replant them

with trees. Contrary to my description, “RB Trees for Change” isn’t participating in the dodgy European

carbon credit market.They’re just doing it for global marketing purposes, covering

pioneer-cleared farms of our colonial backwater with forest for 100 years so they can advertise their soaps and cold pills as carbon neutral. Another 10,000 hectares of B.C. “saved” from destruction by benevolent foreign interests!

Back to reality. B.C.’s Auditor General issued a report last week calling on the province to do more to prevent the “cumulative effects” of industrial development. A familiar example of this is the struggle to maintain caribou herds in northern B.C.

The B.C. government mustered a response from the multiple ministries that have worked on this since 2010.

Among other things, they noted that 90 per cent of B.C.’s vast area is now covered by regional land use plans created to manage cumulative impacts. A whopping 37 per cent of B.C. is designated as parks and protected areas for environmental and cultural values.

Maybe that’s still not good enough, but it’s better than any-thing I can find in Europe or the U.S. That’s particularly true of California, home of Hollywood, Silicon Valley, a pipeline spill, heavy oil refining and gridlocked freeways.

Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press newspapers. Email: [email protected]

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Is B.C. a Third World backwater?

The rhubarb is tart and the asparagus is tender.It’s the perfect time to remind readers about the

benefits of shopping local for food, supporting BC farmers, and reducing food miles to sustain the environment.

Hard as it might be to fathom, in a valley where fresh, simple and healthy food choices literally hang from every tree, in North America the average meal travels 2,400 km to get from field to plate and contains ingredients from five countries in addition to our own.

Consumers, especially ones who live here, shouldn’t have to be told that a peach purchased from the farm down the road is far more pleasing to the eye and the taste buds than an imported fruit, which is typically picked weeks too early. Fresh local produce is also better for you. Consider that only 48 hours after harvest leafy vegetables lose up to 89% of their Vitamin C. Bagged spinach loses about half its foliate and carotenoids after being stored in a refrigerator for just four days.

If a BC farm stand is your destination, you will also find a greater diversity of food products, for example heritage vegetables like yellow carrots and purple potatoes, to liven up you dinner table.

Choosing local food contributes to our provin-cial economy and helps BC’s 20,000 farms stay in business. When we buy a local food product, the producer receives a higher percentage of our food dollar. This money is then circulated many times throughout the community.

In the Fruit Stand Capital of Canada it is easy to revel in the joys of local fruits and vegetables – but it’s also important to think “outside the basket.”

For example where does your meat come from? In 2013 the BC cattle industry raised and mar-

keted more than 246,000 head of cattle and calves and generated farm cash receipts of almost $208 million. BC farmers had just over $4.9 million farm cash receipts for lamb sales in the same year.

It’s equally important to consider where and how foods are processed. Making a conscious choice to purchase locally processed foods also keeps dollars within our region and province, sup-ports growth for the BC agri-food industry overall and carries the greatest assurance of food security.

Many people interested in reducing food miles grow some of their own food, participate in com-munity gardens and freeze fresh in-season produce for the winter.

But even small changes in lifestyle can be ben-eficial.

Talk to your favorite grocer and restaurant about local food and encourage them to offer as much as they are able.

Each month, replace an often-bought imported item with a local product, and start thinking of imported foods as treats, not staples.

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I’ve observed that when a relationship really “clicks”, the satisfaction meter often spirals off the charts. It’s that way for Bill and Sandie Clark of Hedley. They’re having a great ride together, but they nearly missed the opportunity.

Sandie’s effervescent personality reminds me of a high school cheerleader. She smiles and laughs easily and, in spite of some health issues, the lady has bounce. Before moving to the Similkameen Valley, she was raising four children on her own in Vancouver. In addition to a more than full time job as a paralegal, she taught computer courses and business English at Compu College 2 nights a week. She also attended SFU 2 nights per week.

Deeming the city scene unhealthy for her children, she moved to Princeton and continued her paralegal career.

When Sandie and her mother walked into Bill’s antique and gift shop in Hedley about 16 years ago, he immediately found her interesting and attractive. She, however, was too distracted to think of romance. Her sister was desperately ill. Also, she was still dealing with the aftermath of an earlier complication in her life. Discerning she wasn’t ready for an overture by him, Bill wisely invited her mother to coffee at the local Museum, hoping Sandie would also come. Mother accepted and Sandie did come. Six months later they met again and she agreed to a date.

When they began talking of a life together, Sandie had one non-negotiable stipulation. “I wouldn’t move to Hedley without my purebred Lhaso Apso dogs. My sister had left them to me when she passed away.” Shortly after, a friend from Hedley called to say “Bill is building a shelter for your dogs.”

On December 27, 2002, Pastor Graham

Gore married them in the historic diminutive white chapel situated on a bluff just east of Hedley. “We’re really compatible,” Sandie said. Bill nodded agreement and added, “I wish we’d met sooner.”

Bill has the calm temperament and steady nerves that would undoubtedly be an asset for defusing bombs or clearing mine fields. Early experiences prepared him to do whatever is necessary to pay the bills and put food on the table. At age 15 he was already working part-time in a mechanical shop and was able to buy a 1949 Pontiac. For two years he participated seriously in demolition derbies and then another seven years in the late model stock car circuit. For the next 20 years he raced quarter horses. He also drove a taxi for his father and for 25 years built compressors for Ingersoll Rand. Eventually he moved to Princeton, and then Hedley. “I was able to acquire a shop here,” he said.

Several years ago Bill and Sandie bought seven acres with a splendid view of the Similkameen River. Their dream is to build a house here. To attain farm status on the acreage, they acquired a number of goats.

“When I was five,” Sandie remembers, “we had a goat that came into our house through the back door. It would join us in the living room, lie down on the floor at our feet, and watch TV with us.”

There have already been a few adventures with the goats. “We have three kids whose mothers are inexperienced and have rejected their young,” Bill said. “By the time we found them on the farm, they were cold. We took them home and put them in large bowls of warm water. That revived them.” Cassie, favoured by Sandie, lost the ability to stand so Bill made a sling to help her. She considers Sandie her mother.

“Will the goats be sold?” I asked. Bill immediately replied, “yes.” Smiling and gently stroking Cassie, Sandie quietly said, “maybe not all of them.”

They value their 60 goats for the fibre. Sandie also makes Goat’s Milk Soap. Last year she sold 700 bars.

In spite of being in the early 70’s, Bill isn’t slacking his pace, and Sandie, younger but contending with rheumatoid arthritis, is a full partner. In the meantime, the store is for sale and when it sells they may find time to retire. Whatever happens, there’s plenty of love for each other and also for the animals.


It’s an odd time to muse about first days of school.

Can’t help that.Eighteen years ago, give or take a

summer, the DeMeer’s first attempt at human reproduction began co-op preschool in the basement of the local United Church.

That first Tuesday after Labour Day was much anticipated. We attended parent meetings, looked at glossy brochures, filled out registration forms and wrote checks. Of course we shopped.

Every fantasy ever spun by the Sears catalogue about the first day of school was lived out in trips to the mall.

The end result was a three-year-old ready for circle time in a new long sleeved flannel dress with a floral print, matching scrunchy, wool tights and black shoes adorned with shiny buckles.

She looked like Holly Hobby as she gamboled down the hallway without so much as a backwards glance. No one cried except Mom – at least until it was time for pick up.

The child was half-collapsed on a bench and slumped against the far wall, pony tail askew, shoes missing. Her face resembled an overripe pomegranate and the tears mixed with sweat pouring down her cheeks. She

whimpered. “I feel like I’m choking.”

Southern Ontario in September, for those of you who have never visited at that time, can be a little like it is in the Similkameen Valley. That is, extremely hot.

The teacher’s note in the backpack was terse: Please ensure you child is appropri-ately dressed. (Really, that’s a memo most parents don’t expect until at least Grade 7.)

Academically the next fif-teen years are a blur. There were other first days to get through. Junior Kindergarten. Senior Kindergarten. Grade One. High School. My favorite first day occurred when all four DeMeer children were enrolled – for one blessed year – in the same school build-ing. That afternoon when they traipsed in the back door it was simply a matter of stroking previous names and phone numbers off the existing forms and cross referencing the kids as their own emergency contacts.

Parent heaven until the school secretary got wise.

The first day of school for which I was

least prepared – well, unless you count the heat stroke fiasco – was university.

This was a time also proceed-ed by parent meetings, glossy brochures, registration forms, writing checks and much, much shopping.

Technically there is no such thing as the first day of university. It is a whole first week called “frosh,” an ori-entation period that includes games, concerts, dances, mix-ers and – it is rumored – kegs

of beer. No idea what most girls wear to frosh but doubtless there are few if any compari-sons to Holly Hobby.

Odd thing. When the van was packed and everyone standing in the driveway to say goodbye until Thanksgiving, my arms stopped working. I couldn’t manage to unlock them from around her neck until she whispered in my ear. “I feel like I’m choking.”

Again, no one cried except Mom.It had never occurred to me it would be

that hard, sending a child – a best friend really – away to school. It’s a mother-daughter

separation that likens transitional labor to a day at the spa.

Some things eased the pain of the first few weeks, emails and texting and Facebook. My first genuine laugh during that time came the day she called, sobbing so hard she was unintelligible. “I got a b-b-b-b-b-b….I got a b-b-b-b-b-b-b-b-b.”

Initially panic set in. Got a what? A baseball to the face? A bat in the bathroom? A burglar?

Turned out she got a B. She got a B on one of her first university assignments. To a child who went through the school system considered anything less than a 98% to be a marking error on the part of the teacher, it was indeed a blow.

University is a time of transition.This Saturday that over-dressed,

overheated and overachieving preschooler will walk across the stage at Queen’s University in Kingston and receive her Bachelor of Arts Degree, preparatory for completing her teacher’s certificate next year.

Mom’s not able to be there.But you can bet she will be shedding a

few tears.

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A mother should be prepared to cry over anything

old dog new tricks

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Smart meters mean no refuge from Wi-FiTo the Editor:

Many thanks for your attention to the silent overwhelming invasion of “Wi-Fi,” by “the proliferation of wireless devices.”

I have quoted from the excellent letter from Hans Karow, (Keremeos Review; May 28/15). His letter gives a simple explanation to our request to stop Fortis from invading our homes with their Smart Meters. I sincerely hope all your readers read his letter and do their own research, as well.

Please everyone! Notice how many very illl children

are being treated at children’s hospitals. Many more than I remember in any children’s units. Some of these, just wee babes, just days old, with very serious heart problems. Some receiving a necessary heart transplant.

Fortunately, brilliant, well-educated surgeons, caring nurses and support staffs using wonderful equipment bring health to these children.

My questions is this. Why are there so many seriously ill young children?

Today, we are surrounded by “Wi-Fi.” Its is the entertainment “toy” for many children. When computers were first introduced into the schools, many

children became ill from the computers and associated wireless devices used in the schools. This forced many families into private schools and home schooling, to escape the headaches and mind numbing nausea and general malaise.

Public schools have since changed to hard-wired computer connections. Many adults suffer this illness when confronted by microwave radiation in the large grocery stores. Many people must stay at home to escape this Wi-Fi syndrome. Lifelong sensitivities to this Wi-Fi cause auto immune diseases, that have no cure.

In great disbelief many will ask “What is causing this?”

Could it be our exciting new technical world? With its superlative Wi-Fi? So, if Smart Meters are allowed on every home, it will bring “Wi-Fi into every home 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 24/7 always!

We are already surrounded by enough Wi-Fi in our daily lives. There will be no escaping it!

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The unscienti� c life of the Harper governmentTo the Editor:

In his latest MP Report, Dan Albas remarks on “allegations” the federal government muzzles federal research scientists, saying scientists at the two federal research facilities in our region have never made similar complaints to him.

I think any scientist would agree that a lack of anecdotal evidence expressed in a limited number of conversations doesn’t mean that no evidence exists.

Across time, numerous government scientists have said they’ve been barred from speaking freely about their research. In one case, scientists at an international polar conference in 2012 were not allowed to speak to the media unless government employees were in attendance to monitor and record what they said.

It’s perhaps understandable why Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz interrupted one scientist and had him swept off stage, again in 2012. George DaPont, president

of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, had been speaking about an extensive beef recall when Ritz intervened.

It’s harder to imagine why Scott Dallimore, a Natural Resources geologist, needed government approval to talk to journalists in 2010 about his study of a flood in Northern Canada almost 13,000 years ago.

The Canadian Science Writers’ Association explains the Harper government introduced media policies in 2006 to control not only scientists, but also journalists. Interviews and often the questions to be asked are now vetted ahead of time, and are sometimes denied outright or unduly delayed. In one instance, a request from The Canadian Press to interview Max Bothwell about his work on algae resulted in 110 pages of emails between 16 different government communications officers. The CP article went to press before Bothwell could be interviewed. Just this month, recently retired Fisheries and Oceans Canada

biologist Steve Campana described a research finding that he and his team were not allowed to disclose in Canada. One of his colleagues presented the work at a U.S. conference, and the story was published by 127 media outlets in 25 countries.

Trying to explain the clamp-down at home, Campana said he didn’t think it was as simple as science conflicting with government policy.

“It’s hard to fathom,” he said. “It seems to be simply a control issue.”

Late last year, more than 800 scientists from 32 countries called on Harper to end “burdensome restrictions on scientific communication and collaboration faced by Canadian government scientists.” Canada’s leadership in basic research, environmental, health and other public science is in jeopardy, they said.

The clamp-down has also meant “a loss for the international science community.”

Dianne Varga

To the Editor: This letter refers to the speculative

column by Tom Fletcher who worries about the possibility of the NDP tsunami coming to this province.

One statement caught my eye. He scoffed at the idea of a minimum wage hike proposed by the NDP, (both federally and provincially in Alberta now) and that poverty can be eliminated by “state order.”

I find his use of this term interesting. Why “state order” instead of “legislation?”

I think because “state order” has a heavy-handed, Communistic sound to

it, and I don’t think that was accidental. For years those in power have tried to link the NDP with Communism.

But so much for the language; I would argue that legislation is the only way poverty can be eliminated.

Mr. Fletcher claims that the NDP is afraid to resort to a sales tax and they want to tax the rich and the corporations instead. Heaven forbid!

To quote from Karl Marx: “From each according to his ability, to each according to his need”.

This is the true role of government.Donna Stocker

Cawston

Legislation can lead to poverty elimination

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Bluegrass to hit new Elks rodeo grounds stage

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The Elks are hoping a new event will find its own rhythm.

The first Keremeos Bluegrass Country Jamboree will be held June 19, 20, 21 at the rodeo grounds.

“We were looking for more things to do with the rodeo grounds. The blue grass is fairly popular in the area and we want a sort of fun but low cost event for people to be able to come to,” Elks member Dave Barker said.

At this point it’s not clear how many musicians will descend on Keremeos throughout the week leading up to the festival and throughout the weekend.

A festival was held in Keremeos annually at one time, but hasn’t happened in years.

In a very if we build it, they will come fashion the Elks are building a stage and preparing the rodeo grounds for the weekend.

“We don’t know what to expect,” Barker said. “But we do know people who like bluegrass mostly travel throughout the summer from

one community to another for these festivals. We think Keremeos would be a great spot for them.”

The decision to try a blue grass festival again was made early in 2015. The Elks put out the word about the festival through social media, bluegrass websites and other organizations who hold similar events.

A schedule of performers will be determined after campers start arriving.

To camp for the weekend with a rig is just $35 for two people. A camping per day fee per person is $5. A concession booth will be open Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon. A roast beef dinner is being held Saturday night. Tickets are $12 a person. Breakfast is served Saturday and Sunday morning starting at 7:30 a.m.

A day pass for the public is $5 or a weekend pass is $10.

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Similkameen Country looking for Canada Day performers

Review Staff Keremeos is looking for talent. As part of this year’s Canada Day

festivities Similkameen Country is organizing an open mic event.

The local talent portion will be held throughout the day.

“It’s just something we want to try out. We know there are a lot of musicians out there and we want them to have a chance to showcase their talents and give people a chance to hear them,” Anna Bartlett, organizing member said.

To be considered for a performance spot people should email [email protected].

As usual Canada Day festivities will be held at Memorial Park on the first of July.

The day will kick off with breakfast cooked up by dedicated Elks vol-unteers. Local band Corner Turtles

will perform in the morning. The day will include a dog

obedience demonstration, pre-dance performance and the open mic performances. A bouncy firetruck will be available for the children all day.

The official opening ceremonies will be held at 10 a.m. The Elks will cook up a barbecue lunch and the cutting of the cake will take place about 12:30 p.m. The community pool opens at 1 p.m.

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Federal candidate’s father fined for misconduct Black Press

The father of an area Conservative MP has been fined by the Law Society of B.C. for writing himself into a client’s will.

For two breaches of professional conduct Penticton lawyer Charles Louis Albas — father to Okanagan Coquihalla MP Dan Albas — has been ordered by the society to pay a $7,000 fine, as well as $1,736.25 in legal costs. MP Albas is the Conservative candidate for the new riding of Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola. The election will occur sometime later this year.

“There is no evidence that he exerted pressure on his client or that the proposed gift to himself was anything other than her true testamentary wishes,” reads the decision from the three-person panel.

However, they explain in the decision, there are two cases where he should not have overseen the writing of a will he was the beneficiary of, and that’s where he ran afoul of the law society.

“In both instances he took steps to benefit himself directly or indirectly without ensuring that his client had independent legal advice,” they wrote. “This is a serious breach of duty to a client.”

According to the agreed statement of fact, Albas was the legal representative of a woman referred to throughout the law society document as FC.

She asked him to prepare a will that left half her estate to Shiners Hospitals and half to Albas, and it was executed in February 2009, witnessed by his receptionist and legal assistant.

In 2013 new rules of conduct prohibiting lawyers from preparing wills in which they receive gifts came into play, so Albas, with the consent of FC, agreed to have a third party write a new will.

He chose a lawyer with whom he shared office space to do the work, but that lawyer did not direct the preparation of the will or take on responsibility for its execution.

Albas then went about preparing a new will that instead named his wife as the beneficiary of half of FC’s estate.

He took the document to FC, but she never signed it and in July 2013 she was committed under the Mental Health Act.

Albas was able to get FC released when he wrote a letter to a hospital on her behalf, but in September 2013 she retained a new lawyer.

That lawyer wrote to Albas demanding that Albas “cease any further contact or communication with FC.”

Once the matter reached the law society, Albas admitted to his misconduct, which the panel said bode well. It still didn’t negate the missteps he made.

“The importance of ensuring the public’s confidence in the integrity of the legal profession cannot be overstated when determining an appropriate disciplinary action,” they wrote.

“Most members of the public require a will. Many of them will entrust the preparation of a will to the lawyer that they know personally. They should be entitled to rely on their lawyer to act in their best interests. Given the vulnerability of clients, the lawyer must not accept gifts from

a client without ensuring that client has received independent legal advice.”

HIV then and now -Interior Health has launched a

new campaign to show how advances in HIV treatment and care have improved the lives of those living with the disease.

The campaign aims to break down stereotypes that prevent people from being tested and accessing life-saving treatment.

The “HIV Then & Now” campaign builds on the momentum of Interior Health’s innovative “My Health is Sexy” campaign which was launched in December 2014. The “HIV Then and Now” campaign tells the stories of people who are living with HIV today. It puts faces to a disease that just 20 years ago, in the absence of effective treatment, often progressed to AIDS and equalled a death sentence. Today, people receiving treatment for HIV can expect to live long, healthy lives free of symptoms.

“For us to achieve an AIDS-free generation within our lifetime we need to address the stigma and fear related to HIV,” said Dr. Trevor Corneil, Medical Health Officer with Interior Health. “Stigma stops people from being tested and starting treatment. This campaign shows how extraordinary advances in treatment have transformed HIV into a manageable disease that no longer needs to be feared.”

The campaign shares the stories of two B.C. men. Dale from Kamloops who was diagnosed with HIV in 2004 and Michael from Vancouver who was diagnosed in 2007.

“My life fell apart when I was first diagnosed with HIV. I refused treatment and gave up on my life

because I thought I was already dead but I was wrong,” said Dale. “Once I started treatment, everything changed. I’m healthier than I’ve ever been. I own a home and a business and have been reunited with my family. Just three pills a day are all it’s taken to transform my life.”

“I was stunned, shocked, and traumatized when I was told I had HIV. I was scared that I would be constantly sick, either from HIV or from the medications I would have to take to suppress the virus,” said Michael. “Instead of being a death sentence, my HIV status has helped me turn my life around. And treatment has been easier than I ever imagined. I take one pill a day and have no side effects.”

Interior Health’s HIV Then & Now campaign is part of the innovative Seek and Treat for Optimal Prevention of HIV/AIDS (STOP HIV/AIDS) program, which aims to increase HIV testing rates, reduce HIV transmission and improve the health outcomes of those living with HIV.

In British Columbia, it is estimated that approximately 3,500 people are living with HIV and are unaware of their status. The only way to know for sure if someone has HIV and to engage that person in treatment is through a test.

Early diagnosis of HIV supports optimal health outcomes for infected individuals and reduces the likelihood of transmission to others. Since Interior Health launched the program in 2012, testing in the region has increased by 32 per cent.

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SINGING MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD!

Instead of agreeing with the internal critic or fighting with it, try some laughter sounds with it. Try a few ho hos, ha has, and hee hees.You can also develop an internal ‘voice coach’. Your internal voice coach is absolutely lavish and extravagant in its praise and encouragement of your vocal singing exploration. Your coach not only says all the right things, it says them in a kind, enthusiastic and motivating tone of voice.Practice:Set aside 5 to 10 minutes a day to play around with body and voice exercises. Maintain a sense of your body as a whole and of letting go while you vocalise. Whatever note you make, fully enjoy it even if it is not the note you expected to make! Soon enough you will find that the sounds you hear inside your head and the sounds you hear yourself actually making will come into a closer and closer correspondence.

Do a few vocalised aahhsPlay around with the volume - a bit softer, a bit louder (without pushing or straining)Play with the pitch - a bit higher and lowerAs you vocalise the aahh gently bring your lips together to make a humming sound. Allow your breath to return effort-lessly between aahhs. You may notice a subtle tingling or buzzing feeling spreading across your lips and face. This feeling may spread to other parts of your body - throat, chest, fingertips etc. This tingle is associated with muscular release and increased peripheral blood flow.Sing a song. Sing several songs.‘Act as if ’.....you’re an opera singer when you sing your favourite song. Or like Mickey Mouse.......or like Marilyn Monroe....play like a child again.Find the songs that connect you to your fear, anger, sadness, joy and compassion. Express them

Singing is a simple, immediate way to free the flow of feeling and to keep it flowing day after day. Awaken the singer in you, not with the aim of becoming a professional singer, but just to become a fully functioning human being.This article is of the copyright of OK in Health and the author; any reproduction, duplication and transmission of the article are to have prior written approval by OK in Health or the authorThese articles are provided by OK In Health eMagazine. To sign up for your free eMagazine go to www.OKin-Health.com for more great articles, events, recipes, and more. This column and articles are provided by OK In Health. Come visit HYPERLINK “http://www.OKinHealth.com” www.OKinHealth.com Your on-line community events and wellness magazineGet Connected! Sign up for your FREE monthly OK In Health’s E-Magazine.OK In Health - Your Wellness Community at Your Finger-Tips!

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Similkameen proves hot spot for bats Review Staff

Got bats? The BC Community Bat Project

can help. The ‘Got Bats’ initiative is a

network of community bat projects established to raise awareness about bats.

A toll-free phone line and website provides information on managing bats in building, encounters with bats, and how to attract bats. Visitors to www.bcbats.ca will be linked to Okanagan Similkameen regional coordinator Margaret Holm.

“The Similkameen is definitely a hot spot for bats,” said Holm. “Last year there were calls from people who had established bat colonies in their homes and summer cabins and were happy to see the bats each year, while others wanted information on excluding bats.

We offer information on both topics.”

Of the 16 species of bats in the province, over half the species are declining and could become endangered.

Recently the Little Brown Myotis, a species that often roots in buildings, was listed as Federally Endangered due to the devastating

impacts of White Nose Syndrome in eastern Canada.

This introduced fungus has killed approximately six million bats in North America. Since the disease is not thought to be in western Canada, community bat projects are doing all they can to promote bat conservation prior to its arrival.

Funded by the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation and federal Habitat Stewardship Program, and supported by the BC Conservation Foundation, the Okanagan Similkameen Community Bat Program is soliciting information on bats roost locations and can provide site visits and advice to residents with bats in

buildings.“We are encouraging people

to report their bat colonies to the BC Bats program and to help by doing bat counts. This can provide important information on whether local bat populations are going up or down,” said Holm.

To count, just relax in a comfortable lawn chair and count

bats exiting a building just before it is fully dark. The bat program will provide count sheets and instructions.

If you need help with bats on your property, would like to start a bat count, or want more information on bats, visit www.bcbats.ca or call 1-855-9BC-BATS (922-2287).

The ‘Got Bats’ initiative is a network of community bat projects established to raise awareness about bats.

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Larson salutes Keremeos Elks’ dedication Linda Larson

MLA Boundary-Similkameen It was a privilege to be able to

participate in the Keremeos Rodeo Parade on May 18.

The rodeo originated with a group of community-minded citizens who in 1938 created a rodeo and racing association. When the Elks of Keremeos were chartered in 1944, they put their energy into supporting this rodeo. I’d like to thank Harvey Olender for driving me in the parade.

On May 30 the new Okanagan Falls Bandshell officially became a part of the community with music and local participation in the ribbon cutting. This is a wonderful example of what a dedicated group of volunteers can accomplish even for the smallest of communities. Special thanks to the Women’s Institute, which has been making contributions to OK Falls for 94 years.

It’s hard to believe a year has passed since the groundbreaking for the new Okanagan Corrections Centre. It continues to move forward on budget and on time, and whenever possible use First Nations and local labour and suppliers in the construction. It’s another example of partnerships with First Nations and local and provincial governments.

We have more than our share of wineries in the South Okanagan and Similkameen. All of them are unique in design and offer different taste experiences. This past weekend, Kismet Winery celebrated its first anniversary by introducing visitors to pairings of their wines with a wonderful selection of Indo-Canadian foods. A unique experience for all.

As I have done for many years, I participated with the fundraising

CIBC does every year for B.C. Children’s Hospital. I cooked hot dogs, which fortunately are difficult to ruin, and I want to thank the staff of CIBC in Oliver who spend the day volunteering in what is usually a blazing sun. Over the years they have raised more than $35,000; not bad for hot dogs.

May seems to have been my hot dog cooking month as I participated in the Oliver Royal LePage giant yard sale, raising funds for the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation, one of 80 events sponsored by Royal LePage across Canada.

The Meadow Lark Festival is also in its 18th year. Under the Okanagan Similkameen Conservation Alliance, 70 events including guided tours, bird-watching, canoeing, art, photography and aboriginal education are enjoyed by thousands who travel here from all over the world. Thanks to all the volunteers who make this event so successful.

I would like to congratulate all of the members of Oliver/Osoyoos Search and Rescue who recently held their first open house showing off their new building. This dedicated group has worked incredibly hard to set up their response centre to better serve this very large geographical area. Residents and visitors can be confident that these well-trained volunteers are ready to assist at any time when someone is lost or injured in our beautiful valley.

It is important to note that since the beginning of this year through small-community grants, civil for-feiture, climate action, Telus invest-ments, arts and gaming grants, this riding has received more than $4 million in direct funding. The lat-est group to receive funding is the Grand Forks Piranha Swim Club

Society. They received $12,200 for their competitive swim program.

The Royal Canadian Air Cadets Bighorn Squadron held its 73rd annual inspection and awards ceremony in Oliver on May 31. The squadron has been offering programs for youth that teaches them leadership, improves their physical fitness and develops social skills and self-confidence.

Over the years I have witnessed the remarkable growth and achievements of these young people as they move through this program. It would not be possible without the volunteer officers, the sponsoring committee and the friends and extended family who support these youth. Congratulations to Barnabas Laflamme, Elizabeth Harkness and Eric Matevia for receiving special recognition.

May was also Social Enterprise Month. In this constituency we have two excellent examples of

social enterprise: Double O Bikes in Oliver and Osoyoos, and The Painted Chair in Oliver. These busi-nesses allow people with devel-opmental disabilities of all ages to become involved in earning their own money and learning transfer-able job skills at the same time.

Social enterprises sometimes focus on services as well as retail business and offer other things such as recycling or lawn mowing under supervision.

These wonderful organizations also give their clients social and personal skills to make their everyday lives better. The Painted Chair recently introduced a kitchen and their clients are learning about basic food preparation and what constitutes a proper diet.

There are many businesses that have benefited from employing people with developmental disabili-ties, and I encourage all business owners to take a look at the pos-

sibilities. In June I will be attend-ing events that focus on accessibil-ity starting with the community of Sechelt.

In this past session of the Legislature which ended on May 28, more than two dozen pieces of legislation were passed. Some were just updating extremely old legislation, such as the Liquor Act. Some didn’t provoke a lot of opposition and others were more controversial, such as the Elections Act. All the work of the Legislature is available online for you to access at any time.

I will be spending the coming months touching base with all communities of the Boundary-Similkameen to listen to and follow up on any issues of concern. I am fortunate to have the most beautiful area of B.C. to live and travel in.

Tara BowieMLA Linda Larson happily participated in the Elks Rodeo Parade on the long weekend.

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PISCES: Give your dreams time to develop in the weeks ahead, Pisces. If you rush things along, you may end up getting discouraged.

ARIES: Aries, you have plans to rest, but you might be surprised at how fast you become bored with nothing to keep you busy. Relaxation may be difficult for you to master.

TAURUS: Familiar memories resurface, Taurus. You may discover that nothing much has changed and you really need to buckle down to create new plans.

GEMINI: A plan you laid out hits a snag this week, Gemini. Do not get discouraged, as your plans will only be delayed momentarily before things get back on track..

CANCER: A new perspective can sometimes change everything, Cancer. Even if there are some bumps along the way, your optimism will ultimately prevail.

LEO: Leo, you will be on the receiving end of more support and encouragement this week than you possibly know what to do with. Express your gratitude to loved ones.

VIRGO: It’s easy to see the possibilities ahead this week, Virgo. Take a practical approach when making plans and you will soon begin to achieve your goals.

LIBRA: Libra, you may have a particular goal in mind for your relationship that hasn’t come to fruition just yet. It may take a little more work for you to get to that solid place.

SCORPIO: Others may struggle to decipher your thoughts, Scorpio. Sometimes you have to spell out what you need or want to get others on board with your ideas.

SAGITTARIUS: Sagittarius, work appeals to you this week and you find yourself spending some extra time at the office. Just be sure to make time for your family..

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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION!In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit online: CareerStep.ca/MT or call 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

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Medical/DentalMEDICAL Transcriptionistsare in huge demand! Train with Canada’s top Medical Transcription school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today! 1-800-466-1535, www.canscribe.com or [email protected].

Trades, TechnicalWANTED Glazier for full time position for busy shop. Bene-fi ts included. Email resumes to [email protected] or fax (250) 492-3995.

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ReikiNow booking appointmentsfor Reiki sessions in the Keremeos area. Reiki can be great for relaxation and overall well being.

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Home ImprovementsFULL SERVICE plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, re-liable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928

Kitchen CabinetsPHIL’S Custom Wood Work.Kitchens, vanities and counter tops. For estimates call (250)499-2806 or (250)485-7001.

LandscapingEMERALD CEDARS: Direct from Okanagan Grower, accli-matized for this area. 4ft tall - 10 for $200, 5ft - 10 for $250, 6 ft - 10 for $350. Delivery & planting available. Call George, Budget Nurseries 250-498-2189 or email [email protected]

TOP SOIL & COMPOSTED MANURE for garden & land-scaping. You’re welcome to drop off lawn clippings. 250-499-5084.

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Merchandise for Sale

AuctionsBUD HAYNES, Ward’s Fire-arms Auction. Saturday, June 13, 10a.m., 11802 - 145 St., Edmonton, Alberta. Denny Harding Estate, Sask. Store Dispersal. Over 200 new guns. Website, catalogue w/pictures. Phone 403-347-5855 or 780-451-4549; www.budhaynesauctions.com. www.WardsAuctions.com.

Garage Sales1907 Barcelo Rd. Cawston, June 6th, 9:00 am to 12 noon. Tools, household goods.

738 Riorden Ave, Barcelo Road, Saturday June 6, 7:30 - 5:00, Maytag dryer, 5 pc. sec-tional, tires, outdoor furniture, household items, books, etc. Apologies for cancelling last week (May 23) due to family emergency.

Large 2 family garage sale, some furniture and loads of misc. items. June 6, from 8 am to 4 pm, 1938 Barcelo Rd., Cawston

Multi Family sale, Saturday, June 6th, 8 am to 1 pm, 318 6th Avenue

Park wide Garage Sale, June 6, 2015, 8 am to 1 pm, Sun-katchers RV Park Co-op, 4155 Hwy 3, between Hedley & Keremeos

Saturday, June 6, 8:30 - 1:30, #11 - 1514 Hwy 3A, Olalla. Tools, Christmas decorations, clothing, furniture, etc.


Garage SalesXL Yard Sale, quality tools, appliances, house wares, toys, clothing, books and more. June 6 & 7, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm, 3437 River Road (Over The Bridge Custom Framing)

Yard Sale June 6 & 7, tools, entertainment centre, air con-ditioner, freezer, etc., 2715 Hwy 3 across from old police station, next door to Telus Building.

Heavy Duty Machinery

A-CHEAP, LOWEST PRICES STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated con-tainers all sizes in stock. 40’ containers as low as $2,200. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT fork-lift. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866-528-7108 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

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Misc. for SaleFor Sale: Yakima Skybox Pro 12 Silver and Yakima Highroller Upright bike

racks. Yakima roof rack that fi ts factory roof racks.Locking cores and key

match locks on bike racks, box and roof rack. Box and

bike purchased new in 2009. Roof rack a couple of years older. Excellent condition. Rarely used and storedunder cover. $900 OBO.

Located in Nelson250-354-7471

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Our big 35th anniversary sale” 20x20 $4500. 25x24 $5198. 30x30 $7449. 32x36 $8427. 40x46 $12140. One end wall includ-ed. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

Misc. WantedPrivate Coin Collector BuyingCollections, Olympic Coins,Silver, Gold, Jewelry, EstatesChad: 250-499-0251 in town.

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3144 10TH AVE., KEREMEOS $324,900 * 2 acres all set up for

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Mission City RealtyAdvertisement on behalf of Nelson and Sandy Tilbury.

Selling Real Estate in Keremeos for years we found that we were able to sell to a lot of buyers coming from the Lower Mainland wishing to live the dream in the Okanagan. We were able to help them with that.

We have opened a new Real Estate office in Mission BC, Mission City Realty.

Not surprisingly we are finding people wanting to sell and move to the Okanagan. If you are wanting to sell your property, big or small, give us a call. We would be happy to

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Enjoy an evening out taking in a

movie

Oliver Theatre250-498-2277

REGULAR SHOWTIMESSunday, Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 7:30 p.m.

Friday & Saturday 7:00 & 9:00 p.m.(unless otherwise stated)

Programme subject to unavoid-able change without noticewww.olivertheatre.ca

Thank YouSincere thank you to Dr.’s Boshoff, Louw, Partridge, Ford and Biggs,

the staff at the Diagnositc Centre, Home Care Nurses,

friends, neighbours and acquain-tances for your support, prayers

and visits over the past 8 years. Bob and I truly appreciated all of them.

Marion Stephenson and Family

Tara Bowie Hot dog! Keremeos Community Living clients and volunteers are cooking up hot dogs every Monday and Thursday from about 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. outside the office on 7th Avenue. Chips and pop are also for sale at the cart. Chris Page, left and Ashleigh Cummings prepare lunch for hungry customers last week.

Submitted Similkameen Valley’s newest official Canadian citizen is Eva Wagenblast. Wagenblast has been a resident of Canada for the last 22 years. Recently Germany allowed its citizens to get dual citizenship and Wagenblast happily completed requirements. She has no plans to leave the Similkameen Valley but is looking forward to easier travel that having a Canadian passport will afford her.

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