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Odour – no one called me
Town Council and staff are aware of odour issues again this year from the wastewater treatment plant by the golf course and associated wastewater system in the community. We take these odour issues seriously, and understand the frustration that residents feel as this issue remains unresolved and seems to recur each year. Wastewater treatment and disposal are complex matters and the Town can't simply change operating procedures or buy an additive that will resolve the situation despite claims that could bedone and the problem would be resolved.
The Town has budgeted for system improvements in its Financial Plan designed to improve the treatment and disposal of wastewater and address odour concerns including the recently completed Main Wastewater Pumping Station (MWWPS) at a cost of approximately $5M. The new MWWPS includes screening capacity designed to remove solids and other discarded materials often found in wastewater before pumping effluent to the sewage lagoons for treatment. This will reduce the accumulation of sludge in the lagoons and improve bacteriological processes that treat wastewater. The Town will likely need to de-sludge the sewage lagoons again in the near future now that the MWWPS is online to improve system operation.
The Town has recently completed works to improve aeration to the treatment plant, hoping that it would improve dissolved oxygen levels in the ponds; oxygen is key in the support of the biological processes. The Town has budgeted for an Operational Assessment of the lagoons in 2020 to review and improve operational processes as well as potential capital improvements to access the treatment process.
Why does the Wastewater Treatment Plant smell so bad at certain times of year?
The odour concerns seem to be worst during periods of hot weather and when the Town experiences its seasonal peak visitation in the summer months. The wastewater treatment system receives inflows in the summer that are far greater than the amount usually received during non-peak months. The treatment system is designed to receive these additional flows, but the treatment process needs to adjust and this takes time. Odours are further exacerbated by the higher temperatures due to a rise in water temperature.
There are many factors influencing why this occurs and why residents experience issues with offensive odours. Addressing this problem has proven difficult and despite it being a concern for many years a final solution has not been identified. The size of the ponds, variation in volumes and composition of inflows as well as climatic conditions makes it difficult to predict when the odour issues might arise but generally it is worst when the weather is hot. While offensive, these odours do not present a risk to public health
Open Sesame St
A Friday treat
Test the bump
Street is now open
Cost of a Miracle
(Snopes labels this widely circulated story as undetermined, some churches and organizations claim it is true, and some call it a fabrication. Perhaps the value of the story lies elsewhere, namely in the importance of self-sacrifice.)
A little girl went to her bedroom and pulled a glass jelly jar from its hiding place in the closet. She poured the change out on the floor and counted it carefully, three times. Carefully placing the coins back in the jar and twisting on the cap, she slipped out the back door and made her way 6 blocks to Rexall's Drug Store. She waited patiently for the pharmacist to give her some attention but he was too busy at this moment. Tess twisted her feet to make a scuffing noise. Nothing. She cleared her throat with the most disgusting sound she could muster. No good. Finally she took a quarter from her jar and banged it on the glass counter. That did it!
"And what do you want?" the pharmacist asked in an annoyed tone of voice. "I'm talking to my brother from Chicago whom I haven't seen in ages," he said without waiting for a reply to his question. "Well, I want to talk to you about my brother," Tess answered back in the same annoyed tone. "He's really, really sick … and I want to buy a miracle."
"I beg your pardon?" said the pharmacist. "His name is Andrew and he has something bad growing inside his head and my Daddy says only a miracle can save him now. So how much does a miracle cost?" "We don't sell miracles here, little girl. I'm sorry but I can't help you," the pharmacist said, softening a little.
"Listen, I have the money to pay for it. If it isn't enough, I will get the rest. Just tell me how much it costs." The pharmacist's brother stooped down and asked the little girl, "What kind of a miracle does your brother need?" "I don't know," Tess replied with her eyes welling up with tears. I just know he's really sick and Mommy says he needs an operation. But my Daddy can't pay for it, so I want to use my money."
"How much do you have?" asked the man from Chicago. "One dollar and eleven cents," Tess answered barely audibly. "And it's all the money I have, but I can get some more if I need to."
"Well, what a coincidence," smiled the man. "A dollar and eleven cents—the exact price of a miracle for little brothers." He took her money in one hand and with the other hand he grasped her mitten and said "Take me to where you live. I want to see your brother and meet your parents. Let's see if I have the miracle you need."
That well-dressed man was Dr. Carlton Armstrong, a surgeon, specializing in neuro-surgery. The operation was completed free of charge and it wasn't long until Andrew was home again and doing well. Mom and Dad were happily talking about the chain of events that had led them to this place. "That surgery," her Mom whispered, "was a real miracle (actually divine providence). I wonder how much it would have cost?" Tess smiled. She knew exactly how much a miracle cost…one dollar and eleven cents plus the sacrificial faith of a little child.
Henry Wiebe
Hot day for 'hot mix"
Sam has T-shirts for sale
Lion's Park – Oliver
House of Hog
Bank robbery – in Kelowna
Kelowna – The Robbery unit of the Kelowna RCMP General Investigation Section is investigating after an unknown male suspect allegedly robbed a bank in Kelowna's Mission.
On July 31, 2020 just after 10 a.m., RCMP received a report of a bank robbery in progress at the RBC branch located on Pandosy Street in Kelowna. All available RCMP resources flooded the immediate area to search for the suspect. Front line officers were supported by the Police Dog Services on the ground, and the RCMP Air Services helicopter from above.
Police learned that the suspect had entered the financial institution where he produced what appeared to be a handgun and demanded cash. He fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of money.
"Officers are conducting a coordinated search for the individual and are asking the public to report any suspicious activity immediately," states Cpl. Jocelyn Noseworthy spokesperson for the Kelowna RCMP. "Please do not approach or attempt to stop this person if you believe you have seen him."
The suspect is described as male, wearing a dark baseball cap, sunglasses, a grey hoody and a mask.
Border at Osoyoos – one of 3 crossings picked in BC
July 31, 2020 , 7:23 am
The rules state that anyone travelling TO Alaska must cross at one of the following locations in BC:
•Abbotsford-Huntingdon (British Columbia)
•Kingsgate (British Columbia)
•Osoyoos (British Columbia)
The Canada Border Services Agency is tightening up the rules for Americans and other foreign nationals travelling through Western Canada on the way to Alaska, in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Beginning Friday, foreign nationals travelling to Alaska for non-discretionary purposes will only be allowed to enter the country through five border crossings in Western Canada.
Each visitor will be allowed a "reasonable period of stay" to make the journey, but will be limited to following "the most direct route" to Alaska, according to a CBSA press release. They must avoid all national parks, leisure sites and tourism activities along the way, and must report to Canadian border officers when they leave the country.
Every driver will be given a tag to hang from their rear-view mirror "to support compliance," the press release says. That tag will include the date by which they must leave Canada.
Source: CBC
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July 30, 2020 , 12:18 pm
Flight over Pond
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Covid facts
July 30, 2020 , 11:09 am
Interior Health is reporting zero new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, July 29, marking the first stagnant day in case growth since July 6.
Interior Health sits at 356 total positive cases of the virus since the pandemic began. The two people who were hospitalized in the region have been released, leaving zero COVID-19 patients in Interior Health hospitals.
There are 56 active cases in self isolation. 2 deaths in the region. No one affected in a hospital.
IH and Dr. Bonnie Henry will release details today about the Kelowna cluster – parties centered around Canada Day.
Details will show more than a hundred people affected from all the province and some in Alberta.
August 1st weekend – play it safe – make the holiday one of family and friends and a small bubble to boot.
Long weekend ahead
Fire restrictions went in place across B.C.'s Central Interior this week and for those heading into the bush for the long weekend – campfires are still allowed.
As of noon Wednesday, Category 2 and 3 open fires, along with fireworks and sky lanterns, are banned within the Kamloops Fire Centre – a region which includes all the of the Thompson-Okanagan. Open fires include all fires larger than 0.5 metres in width and height.
But as for campfires – those less than 0.5 metres will still be permitted across the region through the long weekend.
While campfires are still allowed across the Kamloops Fire Centre region, some jurisdictions may still prohibit campfires. Kelowna, for example, bans campfires within city limits at all times of the year. The entire province has seen a slow start to the wildfire season, due to a wet spring and early summer. But with hot, dry weather hitting the Interior over the past week, and the forecast looking similar, that could turn around quick.
MLA Report
Summer has finally arrived and the almost normal amount of traffic and people are enjoying the Region. It may seem it is just as busy as usual but for our struggling small businesses this is a make or break season for the year 2020 and it is not business as usual. Small business retail may or may not survive.
Restaurants at half capacity don't pay the bills and Resorts that we're unable to start until more than a third of their high season was already gone will be watching their balance sheets and hoping to clear this year without adding massive debt.
Those individual consumers who have managed to get through the last few months working or receiving any kind of income need to buy local. Shopping on line was a virtual necessity under Covid restrictions but in Level 3 we are all able to get out and buy in person what we need, online shopping does not support our local economies or the friends and neighbours who work in retail in our small communities.
The Town of Oliver will be unveiling, in the near future, a plaque commemorating the 100 year anniversary of the building of the "Ditch" or what we all know as the South Okanagan Irrigation system. In 1919 construction of the dam at McIntyre Bluff began to divert water into the irrigation system and the first Water Improvement District in BC was also created to manage the system. The gravity fed irrigation system would be completed seven years later.
The then Premier of British Columbia, John Oliver, created this Soldiers Settlement Project to provide work and viable settlement lands for the returning WW1 soldiers. 150 men would work on this project for seven years completing 40 kilometres of canal from Vaseaux Lake to the US border.
Today the system is just under 20 kilometres in length providing more than 600 irrigation water services for approx 5200 acres of land. The remaining agriculture land is irrigated directly from the Okanagan River Channel under individual water licenses.
The beautiful landscapes, the fruits and ground crops, and the Wine Industry in the South Okanagan would not be possible without this system.
Thank you to the Town of Oliver for their incredible management of this system and to the ongoing support of all the citizens of Oliver and Area C of the Regional District.
The BC Legislature continues to work through tabled Legislation and Financial Estimates (from pre-Covid) for each of the Ministries. Approx two dozen MLA's rotate through in person attendance in the Chamber and everyone else attends virtually through large screens set up on site. Hansard, who stitches it all together, has done an amazing job, so that those who like to watch the Legislative channel, do not miss anything. As a BC Liberal Caucus we have voted against (and lost because of Green support for the NDP) Bill 7 which gave Govt more decision making power not requiring the entire Legislature and Bill 11, which is the NoFault Insurance enabling legislation.
A you-tube video has just been released featuring the City of Grand Forks and its people. The music video asks the people of Grand Forks to "Say What You Will" to illustrate community spirit. This spring just as Covid restrictions were ramping up, the video production team, headed by singer/songwriter, Justin Hines, brought the project to Grand Forks and began filming families and friends on their porches where they were asked to write on a white board anything that offered encouragement or said how they felt about their Community. The result is heartwarming and I'd like to think it represents a little something in all of us as we face multiple challenges, personal and otherwise.
Princeton has recently installed new entrance signs that showcase the best of our Forestry Heritage. They were done by Sitka Log Homes in 100mile. They have also installed an incredible collection of statues that are situated all around the Community. They have hit the target of being the Statue Capital of Canada. Please don't just drive by Princeton on your next trip to the Coast, stop and enjoy all the wonderful art.
We receive many emails daily through our Office. Those that are mass email mail outs/form letters, we forward to the appropriate Ministries. And there are hundreds of those on a variety of current issues. I understand you wanting to add your voice to many others on issues that are sensitive to your philosophies and beliefs and my Office is sending them on. All personal issues are dealt with as quickly as possible but we are also dealing with Ministry Staff who are working from home and things can take a bit longer to get you an answer. And we don't expect everyone to be happy with the answer either.
Thank you to all the local Highway Staff who are quick to respond to all concerns from the South Okanagan/ Boundary/Similkameen.
The office will be closed the first 2 weeks of August 1 -15 for staff holidays.
Linda Larson, MLA
Boundary Similkameen
Fire dispatch
Busy evening for Oliver Fire Fighters
8:14 pm – called to Coast Oliver Hotel, an alarm sounding – cooking in a room. All patrons evacuated.
No smoke detected – cleared stink of burning food. no damage, no injuries
7:49 pm – called to Deer Park to assist an ambulance crew with a patient
7:48 pm – report of a Propane Leak in a residence near Road 1. Investigated
6: 34 – dispatched to an accident north of Oliver adjacent to the four way passing zone at McIntrye Bluff.
No extrication needed
One person to hospital – after incident at Osoyoos landfill
An employee of the contractor that operates the Osoyoos Landfill was taken to hospital after inadvertently crushing a container of chlorine that had been improperly disposed.
On July 28 at 1020am, Osoyoos RCMP responded to a medical emergency at the Osoyoos Landfill. A contractor's employee compacting freshly dumped waste drove over a container of solid chlorine pucks that is believed to have been disposed of contrary to landfill regulations and the disposal of hazardous wastes.
The employee immediately suffered a medical emergency after inhaling some of the discharge from the pucks. He was able to remove himself from the area and call for help.
BC Ministry of Environment attended to assess the measures taken to isolate the area while waiting for the response contractor to arrive, while Work Safe BC inspected the site to determine how the spill occurred and to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety requirements.
Fortunately the affected employee as well as the rest of the employees were experienced in how to handle unexpected spills and their quick actions saved the affected employee from further injury.
The Town contacted an environmental agency who attended the Landfill and packaged the damaged pail and chlorine pucks in a UN rated poly drum and took them for proper disposal. The loader that contacted the chemical was cleaned by the agency and they inspected the area to determine if there were any more distributed in the area.
It is clear this spill was caused by someone improperly disposing of a pail of solid chlorine pucks into the Town's waste system, said Sgt Jason Bayda, Osoyoos RCMP Commander. This should be a reminder to all that disposing of hazardous materials into a waste container can cause serious injury or death to those working with the garbage down the line. Hazardous materials need to be disposed through the proper disposal/recycling process.
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September 8th – first day of school
New protocol
60 students in a 'group' in elementary and middle schools
120 students in a 'group' in high schools
Groups are not classes but students in any school will be – divided into these "student" groups that may see kids only in class or in school social settings.
Take an elementary school of 300 students – the day, the hours, the operations will be divided into the five groups.
Example – using above only 60 elementary students would play together outside – not the entire school.
The number goes up in high school as students likely to understand better – hygiene and social distancing.
More later on ODN
The B.C. government says most students will return to school for full-time in-person classes in September.
The restart will see students from kindargarten through to Grade 12 back in class on Sept. 8.
"The classroom is an essential part of a child's social, academic and mental development, and that's why we are working hard to ensure students can safely spend the next school year with their teachers and classmates," said Education Minister Rob Fleming on Wednesday.
As part of the school restart, students will be divided into "learning groups" which are comprised of a consistent group of students and staff members.
According to the provincial government, the consistency of learning groups will help reduce the risk of transmission spreading quickly within a school and will help health authorities perform faster contact tracing, should a COVID-19 exposure be found.
Meanwhile, the B.C. government plans to spend $45.6 million to help schools prepare for the school year.
The funding will go towards covering increased cleaning expenses, the installation of more hand-washing stations and for supplies like masks.
As schools reopen to in-person learning, staff, students and their families are asked to monitor themselves daily for symptoms of COVID-19 and to remain at home if they feel at all unwell.
The B.C. government says it is continuing to develop operating guidelines for schools, which are being informed by a steering committee that includes teachers, parents, support staff, Indigenous rightsholders, the public health sector and other relevant parties.
The province says that families can expect to hear from their school district or independent school for further updates on their specific facilities as the summer progresses.
_ Quebec: 59,073 confirmed ( 5,670 deaths, 50,886 resolved)
_ Ontario: 38,986 confirmed (2,769 deaths, 34,741 resolved)
_ Alberta: 10,470 confirmed (187 deaths, 8,886 resolved)
_ British Columbia: 3,523 confirmed (194 deaths, 3,076 resolved)
_ Saskatchewan: 1,218 confirmed (17 deaths, 907 resolved)
_ Nova Scotia: 1,067 confirmed (63 deaths, 1,004 resolved)
_ Manitoba: 391 confirmed (8 deaths, 319 resolved)
_ Newfoundland and Labrador: 266 confirmed (3 deaths, 259 resolved)
_ New Brunswick: 170 confirmed (2 deaths, 165 resolved)
_ Prince Edward Island: 36 confirmed (including 36 resolved) no deaths
_ Yukon: 14 confirmed (including 11 resolved) no deaths
_ Northwest Territories: 5 confirmed (including 5 resolved) no deaths
_ Nunavut: No confirmed cases – no deaths
Clean water for 80 households in Willowbrook
Boil Water Order – lifted
Andrew Reeder – RDOS Manager of Operations
Michelle Weisheit, Chair – Water Committee – Willowbrook
Rick Knodel, Rural Area C – RDOS
Willowbrook Boil Water Notice lifted
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) has completed upgrades to the Willowbrook water system and has lifted the Boil Water Notice. The RDOS installed a chlorinator and chlorine tank at the Willowbrook pump station as part of the project. A Groundwater at Risk of Pathogens (GARP) study shows only chlorine is required to treat water in Willowbrook, and secondary treatment is not required at this time. Andrew Reeder, RDOS Manager of Operations says the upgrade will save Willowbrook residents between $500,000 and $600,000.
The Willowbrook water system is located within Electoral Area "C" between Oliver and Okanagan Falls. It provides drinking water and irrigation water to approximately 80 connections. "The improvements to the Willowbrook water system were completed with 100% grant funding," says Area "C" Director Rick Knodel. "The work will not result in any tax increases for residents."
"Lifting the Boil Water Notice is welcome news for all Willowbrook residents," says Michelle Weisheit, chair of Willowbrook Water Advisory Committee. "We appreciate the time and effort that has gone into completing this project."
Ownership of the Willowbrook water system was transferred from Willowbrook Utilities Ltd to the RDOS in 2016. The water source for Willowbrook water is a groundwater well which pumps into the distribution system to a reservoir on a nearby property. The reservoir feeds the distribution system of approximately 4.5 km of pipe, by gravity to each connection.
The project funded primarily from Gas Tax Funding – so all the capital costs not bourne by local residents.
The Regional District's current priority is focused on providing sufficient treatment that will allow the Boil Water Notice to be lifted for the system. A chlorine dosing system was added in 2018, however to be effective in disinfection, a chlorine contact system is required to extend the contact time of the chlorine before the treated water would reach the first service connection. With the installation of a chlorine contact time system, the water system will be able to protect against viruses (4-log removal) and bacteria (E. coli, fecal coliforms, and total coliforms).
Funding for the chlorine contact system installation is being provided through an allocation RDOS Electoral Area "C" – Community Works Gas Tax Funds from the Area Director. In August 2019, Associated Engineering started on the design for the Chlorine contact time system with construction planned for early 2020.
Chlorine contact project on Carr Crescent
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For the past few weeks I have been spending time with my daughter, on Vancouver Island, she lives in a smallish village with very pretty town centre. The town council have decided to keep box stores and franchises out of their community so it is really enjoyable to browse round the assortment of small, mainly family owned, stores all of which seem to be thriving in the busy little village.
Qualicum Beach is largely a retirement community and it was pleasing to see so many or the shoppers putting on their masks before entering stores. There are fairly strict Covid protocols being adhered to with hand sanitizer prominently placed by the doorway and one way systems in effect where possible. I was however, shocked to see that nearly every store had a sign stating that abusive or threatening behaviour to staff members would not be tolerated.
It seems so unlikely that this apparently peaceful, law abiding community would need to have these sort of signs posted. However I witnessed two upsetting events where a staff member was belittled and verbally abused. The first was in the local thrift store, one of my favourite haunts, where the staff are all volunteers. I was waiting to pay for my new (to me) outfit and observing protocol by standing on the line of tape, when an man, my age, came inside the store and walked straight past the hand sanitizer, with its large "please use" sign, The clerk called to the man to please use the sanitizer. He refused saying it was poisonous, so she offered him a pair of new, plastic gloves from a full box of gloves, sitting on the counter. He came out with a string of abuse about controlling women and ridiculous rules, he ended with the F word, then turned and left.
I felt a bit shaken and I was not even on the receiving end of his diatribe, the clerk was also about my age and obviously upset but she said it was all part of the job and most people were nice. The other instance was at the grocery store with someone who was asked to not put her reusable bags on the counter, to fill them. She remarked that for years, the store had been encouraging people to use them and went on to complain about stupid rules and regulations in a very loud voice. Not particularly offensive but how often do clerks hear this sort of grumbling every day.
While I certainly understand the frustrations of having to deal with all the restrictions of today's world, and wonder how happy we will be in winter, if we have to stand, shivering in line, outside the bank or drug store, this is part of our world until a vaccine is not only created, but widely used, and we had better learn to make the best of it. Acceptance is not giving up ones rights, it is common decency, and if you don't like having to deal with it, there are ways to avoid it. Almost anything can be ordered on line and delivered right to your door, including groceries, Restaurants offer delivery so if you don't like the way things are, you have alternatives. I also have rights, those of being able to shop in peace, without listening to you spouting off about rules. If you don't like the way things are, stay home or go and live off the grid and hunt for your food, I don't think there are rules posted in the bush!
Pat Whalley
Rotary Club 400
JULY 28, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 – Ticket 381 – Linda Larson
JULY 28, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100 – Ticket 187 – Richard Simmons Jr.
Clarence Louie to take on new role
CHIEF CLARENCE LOUIE
The Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA) is pleased to announce that Chief Clarence Louie, who has served for the last 34 years as Chief of the Osoyoos Indian Band, has been elected by the ONA Chiefs Executive Council as Tribal Chair and spokesperson of the ONA.
Chief Louie is the longest standing Chief within the Nation and will no doubt provide strong leadership based on his years of experience, knowledge and past service to the Nation.
Chief Louie will be taking over as Tribal Chair from Dr. Grand Chief Stewart Phillip after his almost 16
years as Tribal Chairman. The ONA would like to acknowledge his lifetime commitment to the defense of Indigenous Peoples' Title and Rights, his service to the Syilx Okanagan People and our advancement as a Nation.
The Okanagan Nation Alliance and its Chiefs' Executive Council represent Syilx Okanagan Nation
members and are mandated to protect, advance and defend Syilx Okanagan Nation collective Title and
Rights.
Heating up – in the forests
Town of Osoyoos – decisions and discussions
REGULAR OPEN MEETING
Off-street Public Parking Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 1274.05, 2020 was adopted. The Town leases property at 6901 Main Street for boat trailer parking. This parking lot provides an area in the community for out of town residents or visitors to park their boats and trailers which eases the parking burden on Town roadways. The amending bylaw will amend the lot open and close times, possibly extend the operating season and review the current fees charged and what the administrative costs are associated to the boat trailer parking lot.
2020 Annual Tax Sale Deferral Bylaw No. 1365, 2020 was read for a first, second, and third time and subsequently adopted under Ministerial Order No. M192. This bylaw defers the annual tax sale to September 27, 2021 in order to assist tax payers facing financial difficulties as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Council received the 2019 Draft Annual Report and made it available for public inspection. The report will be considered by Council at the August 17, 2020 Annual General Meeting being held at 1:00 PM at the Sonora Community Centre Gymnasium located at 8505 68th Avenue.
Council approved the Land Transfer Agreement between the Town of Osoyoos and The Owners of The Palms and authorized the Chief Administrative Officer to take all necessary steps to carry out the terms of the agreement. This agreement covers the lands donated by the Robert L. Conconi Foundation located at 6010 Maple Drive, which is adjacent to The Palms.
Councillor King encouraged residents and visitors to remember physical distancing protocols and wear masks when indoors when physical distancing cannot be achieved or in public spaces.
Councillor Bennett gave kudos to Town staff for their hard work during the busy summer months.
Councillor Harvey attended two Okanagan Regional Library budget committee meetings.
Mayor McKortoff noted that the Town is busy with many visitors who are here on vacation. She urged everyone to stay safe and remember that when you look after yourself you are helping the community. The Mayor encouraged everyone to wear a mask when out in public.
Mayor McKortoff attended the Market on Main Street.
BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS), who operates BC Ambulance, can clarify the facts about an incident on the Hike and Bike Trail written about on July 10, as well as general information on medical responses to the popular trail.
On July 6, BCEHS received a medical emergency call at 9:44 am for a bike incident along the trail. A local paramedic crew was immediately dispatched and arrived on scene 11 minutes later. The patient was cared for by paramedics and transported in stable condition to the hospital.
Paramedics in the South Okanagan have responded to hundreds of medical calls on the Hike and Bike Trail. Protocols on response to the trail have been in place for more than two decades, and include keys with access to the gates where vehicle access is restricted.
There's never been an issue with access for our paramedics.
Those using the Hike and Bike Trail can be reassured that if emergency medical attention is required, BCEHS will send the closest ambulance to patients as quickly as possible.
JC – there is a huge demand for pictures of green grasshoppers.
Even more if you can make them purple
This hopper is a bit square….. just an example of an earlier debate we had.
Fire dispataches
Monday evening – gas spill at two Oliver Town locations – Hwy 97 at Similkameen and in the mall near No frills. Time 6:21 pm
Monday night – car rollover with a utility pole taken out – took about 2 hours to clear the highway. Location north of Park Rill Rd. Time 10:39 pm
No decision – council ducks the fowl issue
Town of Oliver council wants more info, on duck smell, duck noise before making a new "fowl" decision.
Chickens are allowed in Oliver…..
Ducks are not
If a duck is not allowed – complaints arise…..
After a fairly brief chat today council told staff to bring more info to councillors before any final changes needed to a bylaw on animals, fowl or other things with four legs in Oliver.
Request to Town of Oliver
To the members of council:
Thank you for hearing our family's request to keep ducks in substitute of chickens for home egg production.
When we looked at the town bylaws we did not find any bylaw forbidding keeping domestic ducks for eggs and so we used the guidelines provided for keeping chickens for home egg production.
For a couple years we had been considering backyard egg production. We are a family of 6 and typically use 5-6 dozen or more eggs per month. During this year's pandemic we have gone through grocery store restrictions with only 1 dozen available to purchase at a time or many times none available when they have run out. We decided that for food security for our family to start this year.
Why then did we choose ducks and not just go with chickens?
When researching backyard egg production we came across many articles about the benefits of ducks compared with chickens.
1.Duck eggs are larger.
2.The whites of duck eggs are more dense than chicken eggs and provide more lift in baked goods.
3.Ducks do not scratch or peck, when letting ducks out in your garden or yard they still eat bugs and pests but do not scratch up your garden or yard the way chickens do.
4.Many small duck breeds, such as our Cayuga, are quieter than chickens.
5. Duck poop is a cold compost, chicken poop is not;
meaning duck poop can be put directly onto our garden for fertilizer without harming the plants but chicken poop needs to be composted or rot for a season before it can be placed as fertilizer on a garden.
After considering all these benefits, and being that we live across the street from a farm with a very loud rooster and chickens, we decided that ducks would be a better fit for our family and hopefully more considerate to our neighbours.
We know that 'noises' can be offensive to some neighbours and with 4 children playing outside during the day and my husband's late/middle of the night fire calls we realize we are not the quietest house on the block. However, we do our best to be considerate and know that our ducks are very quiet in their house at night and during most of the day and just get excited during feeding time and when I let them out into their pen at 8am in the morning.
Thank you again for taking the time to read and consider our request.
Graham Family, Meadows Drive.
Staff recommend that the request be denied. Council will consider Monday. ** Correction staff did not recommend in favour but is leaving the matter for the council members. My mistake.
Editor's Note – Rob – 2 dozen please.
Town of Council – decisions and discussions
Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.15 – 380 and 389 Chardonnay Ave – Council gave first and second reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.15. The subject properties are seeking to rezone from RH1 (Residential High Density One) to RS1 (Residential Low Density One) to facilitate a two-lot subdivision on each of the two subject properties. The proposed zoning is in alignment with the Official Community Plan and…….
Council waived the holding of a public hearing.
Sign Regulation Amendment Bylaw 918.02 – Council adopted Sign Regulation Amendment
Bylaw 918.02. The changes to the Sign Regulation Bylaw include provisions for wine barrel
signage, bed and breakfast operations and vacation rentals, as well as several other
housekeeping amendments.
2020-2024 Financial Plan –
Operating and Capital Budget Update – Council received a quarterly update on the 2020-2024 General Operating and Capital Budget and the Water Operating and Capital Budget. As of June 30, Operating and Capital results are consistent with the budget. There have been unexpected expenditures that have occurred due to COVID-19 which are being offset throughout the year by savings of Council and staff not attending any conferences or seminars.
Grow Oliver Coordinator .15 Position – Council supported funding from remaining Rural Dividend grant funds, a Grow Oliver Coordinator (.15 Full Time Equivalent) position to implement recommendations from the Grow Oliver Actionable Economic Development Strategy.
The Grow Oliver Plan was adopted by Council on the recommendation of the Downtown Advisory Committee. One of the "quick start" actions was to have a Grow Oliver Coordinator as a dedicated, part-time (0.15) person to carry out and support Grow Oliver Actions, and the South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce will support this position.
2020 Tax Sale Deferment – Council received an update from the Deputy Finance Officer on the
status of the 2020 Tax Sale process and properties with delinquent property taxes. As of July
20th, 2020 the delinquent property tax balance was $46,394 (including interest of $1,352),
which is made up of 13 properties. Unpaid property tax balances must be paid by September
28, 2020 or face Tax Sale.
Request to House Domestic Ducks – Council requested staff to bring forth additional information on the potential required amendments to Animal Control Bylaw 1224 to a future Council meeting to permit ducks within the municipality.
Rise and Report – Solar Installation at Museum – Council approved the installation of a donated six-panel pole-mounted solar array at the Oliver and District Heritage Museum.
The project was discussed in-camera as the donor wishes to remain anonymous.
**New listing** – help wanted – Mike's Auto
Mike's Auto
Requires full time auto body technician ( Must be Red Seal certified )
Top wages plus benefits.
If you know of someone who would be a good fit for this position – please share the ad with them.
Please send resume to mike@mikesauto.ca
or call Mike at 250-498-2004 for an interview appointment
Who you going to call – Mike's Auto!
6886 Highway #97
Oliver, B.C.
Road cleared at Oliver Ranch Rd – traffic moving
Highway 97 Both Directions
Vehicle incident between Oliver Ranch Rd and Alba Rd (1 km south of Okanagan Falls). Road closed.
Emergency vehicles on scene. Assessment in progress. Watch for traffic control.
Next update time Mon Jul 27 at 3:00 PM PDT.
We hope that everyone is staying safe out there! We know that times have been tough, but we are eager to welcome you back. Venables Theatre is planning to launch a series spotlighting South Okanagan Similkameen performing artists this fall. We will be presenting an array of one-night only performances to a socially distanced audience. We are calling on all local artists to apply, from small dance and music ensembles, to theatre, comedy and spoken word artists. Artists are invited to apply now to perform in the new series.
With only fifty tickets available for each performance, there will be six feet around each group of patrons ensuring safe physical distancing. New box office and concession protocols have been instituted along with enhanced cleaning and sanitizing of the theatre. The theatre will continue to monitor the situation and adhere to all government orders and recommendations. We hope our audiences will join us for the safe return of live performing arts this fall.
Performing artist and groups interested in applying to be part of the series should check out venablestheatre.ca/venables-alive.
Applications must include a 3-5 minute video and be received by August 30. The selected artists will present a 60-minute performance on stage at Venables Theatre. The theatre will provide the use of the venue including the in-house lighting and audio equipment along with a technician, box office services, and marketing. Artists will also receive a guaranteed fee plus a percentage of all ticket sales.
We're looking forward to welcoming artists and audiences safely back to the theatre very soon, (and for those still wishing to stay at home, there will be a live-stream of many of the events on an assortment of platforms).
Let's welcome the safe return of live performing arts!
Interior Health bulletin
Hardt, Karl
Please see statement below regarding Interior Health's 2020/21 Seasonal Influenza Campaign:
Interior Health (IH) needs to clarify that influenza immunizations will continue to be available through IH and our community partners this fall. We apologize for any concerns and confusion a recent letter to our community vaccine providers has created. We agree that it is even more important for people to get immunized this year given the current COVID-19 pandemic.
The only change here is to our normal drop-in clinics, which will not be happening. This recognizes that bringing in groups of people into these locations does create a risk of COVID-19 exposure, particularly to those most vulnerable to COVID-19 and the flu. Community providers like pharmacies and primary care offices were already providing 70 per cent of the immunizations in Interior Health as of last year.
People will still be able to make appointments through public health, and we are also supporting our community providers to continue making flu shots available in pharmacies, travel clinics and primary care settings.
Our priority working with our partners is to ensure everyone who wants a flu shot this season will get it.
Interior Health (IH) has announced it will not be conducting mass flu vaccinations as part of its 2020/2021 seasonal influenza campaign.
"In an effort to maximize health care resources, Interior Health (IH) will be transitioning away from organizing IH mass influenza immunization clinics for the public or our employees," reads the letter.
Instead, all members of the public, including IH employees and medical staff, are encouraged to visit their local community partner, family physician or pharmacist to get vaccinated.
IH assures it will "continue to support the timely and equitable distribution of influenza vaccine," and advised them to provide IH with requirements as soon as possible.
Man discharges gun – into lake
RCMP are looking for witnesses after a man discharged several rounds of ammunition into Osoyoos Lake Sunday.
On July 26 at 7:35pm, Osoyoos RCMP received a report of a man on a boat near White Sands discharging several rounds from a firearm into the water. The man was described to be in a dark coloured boat with a white stripe and dark coloured top and was firing the gun into the water.
Police located the boat and detained the sole occupant as well as seized a folding 9mm rifle.
The man, a 47 year old from Kelowna has been released pending further investigation. He faces potential charges under the Firearms Act.
Although the lake was quite busy, police have only heard from one witness to this event. We know others must have witnessed this, said Sgt Jason Bayda, Osoyoos RCMP Commander, and we are asking any other witnesses to this reckless incident to please contact the Osoyoos RCMP.
The Osoyoos RCMP can be reached at 250-495-7236.
Betty and Chris – we thank you
OLIVER, BC, CANADA – July 26, 2020 – In less than three days the wine is SOLD OUT! Thank you to all who purchased a case and supported our cause. From the entire Board of Directors of Highway to Healing, a giant THANK YOU to Betty and Chris Jentsch for their tremendous generosity and giving back to the community.
The Jentsch's had allocated 100 cases of our Double Gold Winning 2016 Viognier
The sale is $200 + taxes per case of 12. "It is the perfect blend of great tasting wine combined with a worthwhile cause," said Tony Munday, Vice President of Highway to Healing. "We were ecstatic when Chris and Betty approached us with the idea. We are so thankful to them for their support."
by Edwin Dukes
Heron At Twin Lakes
Normal, new normal, getting back to normal ???
To get back to normal?
During April and May significant change took place to the earth and its atmosphere… it became cleaner. Back to normal means a restoration of pollution and all the deleterious items that contribute to global climate change.
I want one answer from all who contribute.
What do you really want to come back ….. as normal?
No face masks
No blue gloves
No social distancing
No excessive hand washing
Those might include my one wish.
Think about:
patio parties
big family gatherings
what is missing…. or what has really changed and what should we do to get back……. to NORMAL?
and please do not state: we should sit in the front of the TV and take our orders from ????
Is the good ship Liberal, listing or sinking?
The Prime Minister, the Finance Minister and the Governor General are all under scrutiny. Money and power can be a dangerous combination.
Presently the Conservatives are on the offensive, except for a bit of lip service they are alone. The trouble for the Conservative Party is the Conservative Party. Yes they have a whole series of valid points. It appears many of the allegations are true or at least perceived to be true. Their biggest problem is leadership.
Andrew Scheer has done more harm than good. In the leadership race, the top contenders, O'Tool and MacKay would have an uphill battle to win.
Summer polls are what they are, the last one being in late June.
Surprisingly, the Liberals are back in majority government territory at around 39%. The Conservatives are calling for a few resignations …not for a no confidence motion.
They know at the moment they are not about to win. This is what happens when special interest take over a party. In the west social conservatives dictate the agenda.
In central and eastern Canada they are fiscal conservatives. The party has been divided since the rise of the Reform Party.
The other problem for the Tories is the Liberal Party. Yes there is a scandal and it gets bigger everyday. I think Trudeau will lose some ground by fall but not enough to give the Tories a majority. Here is the difference, a minority Conservative government usually has a short shelf life and the Liberals regain power.
Consider, in 153 years we elected one of two parties to govern back and forth. Perhaps that is the real problem. Two parties with entitlement.
In the early years of Confederation it was Conservatives in power with scandals now it's the Liberals. All the problems we have today rest at the feet of these two parties.
Perhaps it's time to elect the third national party in waiting. A fall election is unlikely and whoever provokes it might well pay a heavy price.
Fred Steele
Almost August – summer may be here
Fun in the sun at the beach
Heat Warning in effect for:
Central Okanagan – including Kelowna
North Okanagan – including Vernon
South Okanagan – including Penticton
Temperatures reaching 35 degrees Celsius combined with overnight lows near 18 degrees Celsius are expected.
Hot temperatures are expected today through Tuesday.
A strong ridge of high pressure will continue to build over the southern interior of British Columbia leading to hot conditions.
Temperatures will continue to climb over the next two days with the hottest temperatures expected to be on Monday and Tuesday.
On Wednesday temperatures will begin to moderate as the ridge of high pressure weakens…..
Computer fix
In the last month – I contacted two people I knew who helped us old gals and guys with computer fixes.
Both retired and/or moved on in their life.
If you want a free ad on ODN and can fix a computer… you can do two things
1. contact me at oliverdailynews@gmail.com
2. place a free ad in the ODN FREE classified section
We need to hear from you!
Otherwise we have to spend the big bucks in Penticton……
Computer Repairs – Will pick up and deliver. 25 Years Experience.
Another covered up plaque
Bridge Park Oliver BC
Date of opening: ?
Is the public welcome to any of these openings around town?
by Nancy Falkus Overton
Open the cabinets in most kitchens and you find the same sort of stuff. Neatly stacked tins and packages containing foodstuffs and another one filled with baking necessities. One cupboard will contain all that is needed to make hot drinks, tea, coffee, hot chocolate and yet another will contain cups, mugs and glassware. More cupboards and drawers will have a selection of pots and pans, bowls of assorted sizes and usually a huge drawer stuffed with all sorts of utensils for any kind of cooking that is likely to take place.
China cupboards hold several sorts of household dishes, everyday ware that is used for most meals, nicer stuff that we bring out for guests and the "real" china that we don't use too often because we are scared of spoiling it. I don't like to put mine in the dishwasher in case it chips, I can't put it in the microwave as it has gold trim that sparks in an alarming way. So, generally it sits there looking pretty but unused, if fact a rather useless purchase that is only brought out for special occasions. My best friends get the regular stuff as I know they come to see me not the china, so why do I keep special stuff for people who I don't really care for but feel I should impress????
My childhood, like that of most of my generation didn't have kitchens that were fitted with cupboards. Most people had a couple of open shelves that contained almost everything that was needed for preparation of family meals. There was no fridge but a meat safe with a marble shelf which kept things cool.
Many people didn't have electricity or it was a fairly new acquisition so very few electrical outlets were installed. If a kitchen had an outlet, it would be a solitary one so nobody was in a particular hurry to buy labour saving equipment. Cakes would be made in a bowl with a wooden spoon, if eggs needed to be beaten, out came the old rotary whisk or the wire whisk. Elbow grease was the driving force for all appliances in most homes.
Toast was usually made on the open fire, a long handled toasting fork and some patience would produce wonderfully toasted homemade bread which, when spread with real butter was really delicious. As more up to date ranges came along, a grill was usually the new place to toast bread.
When I was growing up the streets were filled with vendors who usually had a horse drawn cart. They brought mostly foodstuffs, veggies or fish but also carts with paraffin for oil lamps, candles and replacement wicks for gas burning lights. We also had one man who we called Johnny pots. He collected rags of any description and gave out dishes in exchange. The dishes he had were all second hand from "big" houses, the homes of who we considered the rich people. When he came into the street he would call out "pots for rags" and we would go running.
Most Lancashire people used heavy duty dishes that were decorated with the traditional blue and white rings. Almost everyone had the same blue and white mugs, flat plates and soup or dessert dishes. Our desserts were almost always some sort of pudding, ether a milk pudding or a sponge pudding with Bird's custard, so a big, rounded dish was usually what was needed to serve the dessert in.
However, once the dish man appeared in the streets, our taste in china went up a notch. Hunting scenes were very popular on the "posh" plates, as were landscapes or fancy floral scenes. Very rarely could you manage to get more than a couple of the same pattern, but that didn't matter, in fact it was preferable to get different designs, so everyone could claim their favourite plate.
I remember the first time I saw a soup mug, it had two handles and I claimed it for my own. I had everything served in it from soup, oatmeal or dessert. It had a smiling fox stretched out all round the outside and I loved it.
In those days, it was very unlikely that visitors stayed for a meal, they would usually get a cup of tea and a slice of home made cake, but went home for anything more substantial, so nobody I knew had "best" china. However, my grandma had a huge teapot. It was shiny black and was decorated in what she said was real gold leaf. It had been brought back from the Orient from one of her sons who was in the Merchant Navy, he brought numerous treasures that he always gave to my gran.
The teapot was never used, of course, but grandma said it was going to be left to the first person in the family who had red-headed twins. Many years later, I produced twins, one of which had auburn hair. By then grandma had gone to meet her maker and my bossy aunt, who took charge of everything, had disposed of the teapot along with everything else that my grandma held dear.
I guess we should not hoard our treasures but use and enjoy them while we can still get pleasure from them, other wise they will just go out with the garbage, sadly, the things that we hold dear mean very little to anyone else.
Willowbrook's best kept secret
Will this sign survive the week
RDOS says it is set to lift the 2+ year boil water order with new features at the local domestic water utility
Date possible Wednesday July 29
Below pictures a new "chlorine contact" field where well water comes in contact with a disinfectant. Interior Health has not been happy with the testing of water for many years at Willowbrook.
Carr Crescemt
In 2016 the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen assumed ownership and took over operations of the Willowbrook Water System. Numerous deficiencies have been identified in the system's infrastructure and a master plan has been prepared to achieve the current standards for drinking water.
The Willowbrook Water System has been on a Boil Water Notice (BWN) since February 10, 2017 when a loss of positive system pressure occurred due to a power outage. Total coliform and background bacteria counts were being found sporadically in samples throughout the distribution system at that time.
Shortly after this BWN was issued, an assessment completed by the Interior Health Authority deemed that the water system source well and ground water were 'Ground Water at Risk of containing Pathogens' (GARP). Due to this classification, disinfection measures must be implemented in order to satisfy the requirements of the Drinking Water Protection Regulation.
Why the ticket?
Spotted on Rd 3 in Rural Area C – NO blue bags allowed after July 1st for pickup.
Not sure everyone got the message.
Rail trestle in Similkameen to be removed
Engineering staff with the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development have determined that an old trestle on the Kettle Valley Rail Trail north of Tulameen is structurally unsound and no longer safe to use.
The trail is now closed to the public and will be removed. Public safety was the top priority in making this decision.
The KV-061 trestle is located about seven kilometres north of Tulameen and is part of The Great Trail (formerly known as the Trans-Canada Trail). Inspections completed by an independent engineering firm identified structural issues with the trestle (bridge), including broken and decaying support structures. It is not safe for anyone to use the bridge in its deteriorated state, including off-road vehicle operators, hikers and cyclists.
Signs will be posted to direct hikers and cyclists to an eight-kilometre detour that will allow them to bypass the closed trestle and enjoy the rest of the route. Since the detour runs alongside a road, all-terrain vehicles will have to access the trail from the community of Tulameen, or off Coalmont Road near Frembd Lake.
Ministry engineering staff are evaluating all available options to replace the trestle with a new bridge, but it is unlikely that a replacement would be completed before next year. The ministry assessed options for making a temporary repair to the trestle and determined that it was not feasible.
Recreation Sites and Trails BC staff have notified recreational user groups and the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen about the closure and will be posting signs to help trail users stay safe.


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The End of Jobs
The rapid development of technology and globalization has changed the leverage points in accumulating wealth: money, meaning and freedom.
Remote: Office Not Required
Basecamp founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson explore the "work from home" phenomenon and show precisely how a remote work setup can be accomplished in Remote.
How to Travel Full-Time
How to Travel Full-Time is a collection of practical tips and stories by full-time traveler and author, Colin Wright.
The New York Times bestselling author of The 4-Hour Body shows readers how to live more and work less, now with more than 100 pages of new, cutting-edge content.

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Q: How to access an object in another method in C#? I am trying to access a Player's score and update it when a user answers a correct question? However, when I reference the instantiated object I get an out of scope error.
I try to increment the user score within TriviaItem if they get the question correct.
Here is my repl.it link: https://repl.it/@tylermorales1/TriviaGame#Game.cs
// Game.cs
using static System.Console;
using System;

namespace Trivia
{
  class Game
    {
      public Game()
      {
        Setup();
        Play();
        GameOver();
      }

      public void Setup()
      {
        // get player name
        Player user = new Player();
        user.score = 0;
      }

      public void Play()
      {
          // check answer
          playerInput = ReadLine();
          WriteLine(question.checkAnswer(playerInput));
        }
      }

      public void GameOver(){
        // Show total score
        WriteLine($"Your score is: ");
      }
    }
}

using static System.Console;

class TriviaItem
{
  public string Question;
  public string Answer;

  //overloaded constructor
  public TriviaItem(string question, string answer)
  {
    Question = question;
    Answer = answer;
  }

  // check answer
  public string checkAnswer(string userInput)
  {
    if(this.Answer.ToLower() == userInput.ToLower()) {
      user.score++;
      return "Correct!!!";
    } else {
      return $"\nIncorrect :(\n The correct answer is: '{this.Answer}'\n Your answer was: '{userInput}'";
    }
  }
}

namespace Trivia
{
    class Player
    {
        public string name = "Anonymous Person";
        public int score = 0;
    }
}

A: Inside your class Game create a private Player user variable and instantiate inside your Setup() function.
Example how it would look:
class Game{
    private Player user;

    public void Setup(){
        user = new Player();
    }
}

then you have access to user.score inside the whole Game class

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The Forgotten Female Art Dealer Who Championed Picasso and Modigliani
Karen Chernick
Maira Kalman, Berthe Weill and a friend, 2019. Courtesy of Julie Saul Projects.
Exhibition poster for "Pan! Dans L'oeil," 1933, from the Berthe Weill Archives. Courtesy of Marianne Le Morvan.
There were 4,000 francs in Berthe Weill's dowry, and she didn't want to spend a single one getting married. The 36-year-old Parisian had better things to buy, like pastels of bullfights by an unheard-of young Spanish artist named Pablo something-or-other. They were cheap and intriguing enough to hang at the art gallery she'd just opened, on December 1, 1901, at 25 rue Victor Massé, using cash set aside for her to become Madame someone-else. The motto she had printed on her new Galerie Berthe Weill business cards was "a place for youth," marking her tiny shop as a home for contemporary 20th-century art, a category of art that had yet to be named.
"Berthe Weill was entirely dedicated to modern painting. It was a form of passion," said Marianne Le Morvan, a leading Weill scholar and author of the avant-garde dealer's first biography. "She was the only one to expose unknowns and so many unfamiliar artists, it was a very risky commercial bet."
Weill bought, exhibited, and sold
's work before he ever moved to Paris or painted any of the works for which he's now considered a modernist legend. "This homely Jewish spinster with spectacles thick as goldfish bowls," as Picasso biographer John Richardson described her, exhibited the artist many times, including in a 1902 show featuring 30 early works. It was then that she sold his Moulin de la Galette(ca. 1900), now in the Guggenheim Museum collection, for 250 francs to collector and newspaper publisher Arthur Huc.
Le Moulin de la Galette, 1900
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Huc made another purchase from Weill that year, a still life by
, for the bargain rate of 130 francs—the first-ever sale by a dealer for the young
artist. Some collectors were less willing to bet on these nobodies, though. "Matisse interested [Leo and Gertrude Stein]," Weill recounted in her autobiography, Pan dans l'oeil (1933). "They didn't dare. 'Believe me, buy Matisse,' I told them." (The Steins later became major Matisse collectors, though by then, he'd moved on to a more established gallery.)
Weill exhibited these future modern art titans when no one else would, and she did so for more than 400 then-emerging artists—including
André Derain
Aristide Maillol
Maurice de Vlaminck
Maurice Utrillo
(coincidentally mother and son). She consistently identified stars on the rise and was the first to show
Georges Rouault
(among others), and the only dealer to give Diego Rivera a solo exhibition during the
Mexican muralist
's roughly decade-long stay in Paris.
When she gave Italian painter
his first and only one-man show during his lifetime, in December 1917, the police were so scandalized by the erotic nudes in the gallery window that they ordered the canvases removed. The stubborn and small-statured Weill refused, causing the officers to drag her to the station.
She was the first dealer for
Dadaist
Orphist
. Midway through her 40-year career, she began devoting around half of her exhibitions to female artists including Emilie Charmy,
Hermine David
Jacqueline Marval
, and Valentine Prax.
Nude on a Blue Cushion, 1917
National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
The list of artists Weill championed goes extraordinarily on, full of hundreds of names—some blue-chip, some forgotten. Between 1901, when she opened Galerie Berthe Weill, and 1941, when she shuttered the space due to rising anti-Semitism and the onset of World War II, she hosted countless shows. "We took the risk of going modern," the dealer wrote in her memoir.
Her risk-taking was admirable, but it didn't always pay off. There wasn't a thriving market for artists who were just starting out—or for women artists. And the painters Weill did manage to sell weren't reliable sources of income, either. As her artists grew higher in profile thanks to shows with Weill, they left her shop for established dealers like Ambroise Vollard, Paul Rosenberg, and Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler. These gallerists could offer stipends and the security of an exclusive contract—expenses Weill simply couldn't afford without resorting to showing recognized, safe artists (something the prickly and opinionated dealer was against).
"Weill [was] a discoverer," Le Morvan explained. "The first [access point] to the market for artists who are then spotted by galleries of larger sizes which offer better prices." Weill was constantly replenishing her roster as successful artists moved to more established galleries, a pattern still playing out for scrappy and visionary dealers today.
"She's doing something innovative and she's in unknown territory, and it's not easy but she's doing it," said Robert McD. Parker, an independent art scholar on a team mounting an upcoming Berthe Weill exhibition. The traveling show will include around 80 works that passed through Galerie Berthe Weill—though it won't display them on clotheslines like she would do when she ran out of wall space. The exhibition will open at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts in 2022 and at NYU's Grey Art Gallery the following year, and it may travel to additional venues.
25th anniversary of Galerie Berthe Weill, 1926. © Centre Georges Pompidou. Courtesy of Marianne Le Morvan.
Even after the artists Weill championed moved on from her gallery, they still revered her. "They were however all very grateful to her in later years," Gertrude Stein wrote in The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas (published in 1933, the same year Weill published her memoir). "Practically everybody who later became famous had sold their first little picture to her."
Weill's art-historical credentials were impressive, but her fame never reached the level of some of her fellow Parisian dealers. She was instrumental in giving artists their starts, but the tables have since turned so that she's rarely more than an aside in the biographies of artists like Picasso, Matisse, and Modigliani. Le Morvan first learned of Weill as an anecdote in a Picasso biography, and New York gallerist Julie Saul (who initiated the idea to mount a Berthe Weill exhibition) read about the dealer in a footnote.
"How has she slipped through art history?" asked Parker, amazed that Weill could be overlooked.
"I almost reached the conclusion that it's somewhat anti-feminist, and it's somewhat anti-Semitic, and she was poor, and ugly, and short," said Saul, who also plans to translate Weill's autobiography into English. "I just think people don't want to know about her because she wasn't a big success. She never made a lot of money."
Weill's legacy is also obscured by the fact that she left behind few records. There are no stock books or gallery archives, and almost no personal correspondence. Le Morvan has been assembling a Berthe Weill archive for over a decade, even tracking some documents down on eBay.
Berthe Weill and a friend, from the Berthe Weill Archive. Courtesy of Marianne Le Morvan.
Georges Kars, Portrait de Berthe Weill, 1933. © Maxime Champion. Courtesy of Marianne Le Morvan
One of the documents Le Morvan recovered was a 1946 auction catalogue. When Weill was destitute after World War II (much of which the Jewish gallerist spent in hiding in order to escape persecution), artists and gallerists she had worked with donated more than 80 works to a special fundraising sale to give the beloved dealer some financial security at the end of her life. Weill died in her humble apartment five years later.
It is impossible to know which works were sold at this auction (the catalogue lists only artist names, no titles), but the upcoming Weill exhibition will showcase the career of a woman who spent her lifetime bringing unknown artists to the fore.
"A lot of the attention is being drawn, now, to women artists who have been overlooked," said Lynn Gumpert, director of the Grey Art Gallery. "We're hoping that [this show] will bring much-needed attention to the important role women have played within the art market."
The short, drab dealer, who saw through her thick eyeglasses what barely anyone else did, lives on in the success stories of her artists. As she wrote in her memoir: "To struggle! To defend oneself! That is the story of my life!"
Georgia O'Keeffe's Unsung Role as Patron and Collector
The Scantland Family's Major Gift Brings Leading Emerging Artists' Works to the Columbus Museum of Art
How Jean Brown Amassed One of the Biggest Collections of Fluxus Art
Further reading in Art Market
Gallerist Emi Eu Is Championing Printmaking and Southeast Asian Art in Singapore
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle
How Surging Inflation Is Impacting Art Galleries
Jillian Billard
Collector Kent Kelley on Supporting the Brilliance of Black Emerging Artists
What Collectors Need to Know about Art Shipping
Samuel McIlhagga


Snooping Controversy is neither new nor is it limited to India. In fact, where Individual privacy ends and where national security begins is one of the most significant moral debates of our time.
While constitution provides us with a right to privacy, equally important is the fact the Constitution exists because nation exists. There would be no constitution without nation. National security is as important as Individual rights and in some cases, even has precedence.


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Since late 1994 I have been a Free Software programmer. Many people, if they have even heard of it, would also know it as the more common term Open Source software. There is a difference between the two that I care about.
Programs I have either written, maintained or submitted patches to sit on millions of computers around the world; which is pretty cool.
I use the term Free Software rather than Open Source because the freedom of software is more important than what it costs or whether or not the source code is available. Of course cost and code are important, but being allowed (or given the freedom) to do anything with software is more so. Others have put this argument better, if you want to know the difference between the two terms read FSF's page on Open Source which discusses the two terms from the Free Software groups point of view.
I started writing software in late 1994. The first thing was a driver for a PackeTwin card for Linux which unfortunately had some Gracilis code with a dumb licence and so was undistributable.
The next thing was axdigi which was a userland deamon that turned a Linux box into a digipeater for hamradio operators. It was written to serve a need and also get experience in the Linux low-level raw sockets. This was all my code and so in 23 April 1995 I released my first Free Software package, axdigi (no version number but it would of been 0.01). If you want to see how I use to write code about 15 years ago you can still find it in places like.
I'll let you on a secret, I have written some non-free or proprietary software. You'll never hear about it on this page though. OK, onto the list.
##PackeTwin Device Driver
I finally got around to writing a new device driver for the PackeTwin which was all GPL code and only based upon Donald Becker's skeleton code, which means its based upon the same file pretty much every device driver
for Linux used. The driver was deprecated for a generic DMASCC driver, which is much better than mine because I never really understood the Z8530 that well. The pt driver appeared in the Linux kernel in 1.3.51 that was released in December 1995 but was around before then. It got removed from some version of the kernel later than 2.0.36.
##JFFNMS
[JFFNMS](http://www.jffnms.org/) is an open source Network Management System (NMS). I initially contributed
the documentation and some enhancements to that project but I am now the primary developer.
##AX.25 Tools and Libaries
AX.25 is a network protocol used by amateur radio operators for letting their computers talk to each other. These three packages; [ax25-tools, ax25-apps and libax25](http://ax25.sourceforge.net/) provide a set of tools and a library that helps to hide the scary stuff of the kernel workings from a programmer. The ax25 work is a joint effort but I was the "editor" of the packages.
##GHU – Gnome Hamradio Utilities
[GHU](http://ghu.sourceforge.net/) are essentially the ax25-apps (see above) that have been modified to use the Gnome GUI. They do the same thing but are prettier.
##procps
[procps](http://procps.sourceforge.net/) is an essential package that almost every Unix system has (or its
equivalent). The package includes ps, top, free, uptime and w. I'm the Debian maintainer and have contributed patches, Albert is the main developer in the past, but there has been a [procps fork](http://gitorious.org/procps) which I am part of.
##PSmisc
[PSmisc](http://psmisc.sourceforge.net) is a small set of tools that read the /proc file-system on Linux and
then do some process manipulation. Most people have heard of killall and fuser, which are from this package. Werner wrote it, I now look after it.
##RSPFd
[RSPFd](http://rspf.sourceforge.net/) is a daemon that implements RSPF, a routing protocol similar to OSPF that has some features that make it work better over slow radio links. I wrote an implementation of RSPF called rspfd. I'm not sure how much it is currently used, but it is an interesting project and has some important lessons for other
wireless networks.
##Gjay
[Gjay](http://gjay.sourceforge.net/) stands for GTK DJay. It is a program that analyzes mp3, ogg or flac files and determines the beats per minute (bpm) and the frequency spectrum. You can then use this information to make playlist to play in programs such as audacious.


We're excited to welcome 32 teams from 19 curling clubs to the 2019 GNCC Arena Club Championship. Teams will compete from June 6-9 at Schneider Arena at Providence College in Providence, Rhode Island.
please email gncc2019@oceanstatecurling.org to get informed of updates and additional information.


Dr. Brian L. Starr, O.D., is a certified Optometrist practicing at Ohio Eye Associates since 2013. He currently sees patients at the Mansfield location.
Dr. Starr received his Bachelor of Science in Science Education from The Ohio StateUniversity. He also received his Doctor of Optometry from Ohio State, where he was graduated with honors in 1985. He is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Ohio Optometric Association.
Dr. Starr offers full service eye care, and has special interests in contact lenses, especially multi-focal contacts, and the diagnosis and management of eye disease. Joining Ohio Eye hasgiven him the opportunity to bring the people in his community closer to the surgeons and specialist this area trusts.


An international team of researchers has found that over 90 percent of dementia cases in China go undetected, with a high level of undiagnosed dementia in rural areas. The team of public health experts led by Dr Ruoling Chen at King's College London argues that more mental health education targeting high-risk populations is now needed to improve diagnosis rates, and increase support for sufferers and their families.
The new study, led by Dr Chen, a research leader in global health in the School of Medicine at King's, found that in China 93 percent of dementia cases in people aged 60 and over went undetected. The level of undetected dementia is much higher than has been seen in studies undertaken in high income countries, where about 60 percent of older adults with dementia are not diagnosed.


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Produce Marketing Association, United Fresh to Merge
New global trade group to launch Jan. 1
Gina Acosta
Sampling at the PMA Fresh show in Anaheim, California, in 2019.
The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) and the United Fresh Produce Association (United Fresh) have reached an agreement to create a new global trade association.
The two associations will continue to operate as independent organizations through 2021, with the new association to be launched Jan. 1.
"This agreement reflects the ongoing commitment of both associations to deliver the highest level of value to members," said Board Chairs Michael Muzyk of United Fresh and Dwight Ferguson of PMA. "Looking ahead, we believe we can accomplish that goal better together building on the synergies and experience of our expert staffs, complementary education programs and member services, and a stronger voice in advocating for our industries."
Over the past several months, PMA CEO Cathy Burns and United Fresh CEO Tom Stenzel have worked with a group of Board leaders from each association to develop the strategic commitments for the new association that serves as the core of the Agreement in Principle.
• Commitment to serve all sectors of the global fresh produce and floral supply chains, growing global membership and participation.
• Commitment to government advocacy and leadership to build and maintain a positive business climate in the United States and the North American market so critical to members' success.
• Commitment to global engagement with international bodies and allied organizations to promote free and fair trade, international harmonization of standards and worldwide growth in consumption.
• Commitment to providing expertise and business solutions in food safety, new technology, supply chain management, sustainability, leadership and talent development, business operations, marketing and more.
• Commitment to bringing all sectors of diverse supply chain together to better understand interconnections and support efficiency and profitability throughout the chain.
• Commitment to enhance business-to-business sales and marketing connections across the produce and floral supply chains.
• Commitment to demand creation to inspire consumers to embrace produce and floral products as essential parts of their lives, while increasing profitable sales of members' products.
The new association will be led jointly by Burns and Stenzel as Co-CEOs throughout 2022. After that time, Burns will become the sole CEO.
"Through my 28 years of service to our industry, I have long recognized the potential synergies of our groups building something powerful together," Stenzel said. "It is gratifying to me several years before my retirement to find a strong and committed partner in Cathy who also believes in this shared vision. I'm looking forward to launching this new organization together, setting the stage to enhance member value while driving greater produce consumption in the years ahead."
Over the coming months, Burns and Stenzel will work with their staff teams and Board leaders to build out the new organization. Concurrently, the two associations will begin sharing their expertise and promoting participation in each other's events and programs. It is anticipated that the volunteer leadership, governance and membership structure, and 2022 business plan for the new association will be in place and shared with the membership in Fall 2021.
"By joining forces, we will continue to support our members with the services, insights, and connections they seek to grow their businesses while ensuring our role and voice as an industry has an even greater impact," Burns said. "Tom has been a great partner, and I truly appreciate his deep history, knowledge, and care for our industry. We, along with our talented teams, look forward to leveraging our strengths to serve our diverse and complex supply chain. I am so proud and honored to serve the produce and floral community at such a pivotal time in our history."
For more information about the transition process:
• United Fresh's FAQ page: unitedfresh.org/united-fresh-and-pma-faqs/
• PMA's FAQ page: pma.com/content/press-releases/2021/new-association-faqs
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Maggie McConnon Books In Order
Publication Order of Belfast McGrath Mystery Books
Wedding Bel Blues (2016) Hardcover Paperback Kindle
Bel of the Brawl (2017) Hardcover Paperback Kindle
Bel, Book, and Scandal (2017) Hardcover Paperback Kindle
Maggie is a well-established Irish-American writer. She grew up in the typical traditional Irish culture in New York. A former Irish step dancer, Maggie enclosed herself in a family of musicians who played traditional Irish songs at family functions. She was inspired to write by her grandparents who provided numerous stories of their homeland and the family setting in Ireland. Maggie picked those stories to write her novels, key among them the Belfast McGrath Mystery series. In this review, we shall review some of the best books written by this author.
Maggie McConnon Best Books
Wedding Bel Blues (Belfast-McGrath Mystery #1)
Belfast (Bel) McGrath, is the only girl in a family of five children, born of a retired chef in a five* New York restaurant. She has recently returned home after a devastating incident and the unexpected breakup with her boyfriend. Bel couldn't wait to grow up and move out of Foster's Landing, away from her rowdy brothers and hectic parents. The desire to leave came sooner than she'd expected, after quarreling with her best friend Amy, who couldn't stomach their discord, has gone missing.
Bel did leave eventually, amid mixed emotions, confusion, and anger. She left for New York and found her footing in the restaurant business as an executive chef. Her life was perfect, a steady career and she was engaged to a wonderful man – until a former President dining at her restaurant chokes on a fish bone. An intense argument ensues between Bel and the restaurant owner, forcing her to leave the city in humiliation. She has no option other than to return home and brood in the quarters over her father's improvised art studio in Foster's Landing. Bel's cousin Caleigh insists that she accompanies as a Maid of Honor for her wedding. The big day does not go according to plan, as the bride drinks herself silly and passes out at the reception. She is sad that the wedding was a bad idea and was bound to fail from the start.
As if that's not enough to worry about, as Bel tucks in her drunk cousin in bed at the Shamrock manor in one of the guestrooms upstairs, she watches in shock as the groom falls from a balcony, hitting the foyer floor with a nasty thud, and dies immediately. Was that a terrible accident? Did someone push him to his death? Bel uncovers many secrets as she probes into the incident, making her doubt if true love exists. This first edition of the Belfast Mysteries presents numerous characters full of life and zest. They're a complicated bunch but love each other regardless of their shortcomings.
Bel of the Brawl #2 Belfast-McGrath Mystery
Bel McGrath transitions into a professional wedding chef, and she loves it. She has an event slated to take place at Shamrock manor, and she's had a busy week before this big event. The Casey wedding made her huge losses, causing a loss of ten thousand dollars, a dead groom and a staff member on the run. She juggles between trying to solve the death of her cousin's short-lived groom, and ensuring the current auspicious occasion on her lap does not end up like the previous one. What began as families gathering to enjoy one of their own celebrate her wedding turns into a violent gunfight with the Casey family falling apart and McGrath losing cash by the minute? Bel went too far with the investigation. With all these troubles, Bel barely has time to preoccupy herself with a new boyfriend and her past problems from the New York restaurant choking incident.
Bel of the Brawl presents a cozy mystery, located in a small town and narrates the story of a wealthy Irish family who lives in a beautiful old Shamrock Manor. The family is extremely traditional. Shamrock Manor has suffered massive losses since the Casey wedding took place at the house. Bel's father gave her niece massive discounts and the whole day is ruined by an accidental death of the groom. Now Bel's business is suffering due to that fatal incident, causing potential clients to overlook the manor as their preferred wedding grounds. After managing to host another wedding, Bel is relieved and tries her best to make this day a successful one. When dusk slowly sets in, and everything seemed perfectly okay, the wedding was quite a success, another terrible accident takes place. This time the groom is found dead in the ladies bathroom and the basket holding cash tips from the wedding is missing. One of her employees has also disappeared, and the Irish gangsters found their way into Bel's apartment.
How will she manage to sort this one out as the pressure continues to pile on and hurt her business? Can she uncover the real murderer and et her life back in order? The best part of this novel was the unity between Bel and her beloved brother Cargan. The two seem quite close, and Cargan tries to help Bell figure out the mysterious murder cases on her guest list. He parents and other brothers enjoy a symbiotic closeness typical of prominent families. Bel's mother doesn't like her daughter's cooking. She prefers to use the old Irish ingredients, while Bel likes to experiment with different dishes and flavors. The family seems close, and they fiercely look out for one another at all times.
Bel and Kevin know each other from way back before Amy disappeared. Kevin dated her for a while, and now that Bel is back in town, she agrees to organize his wedding buffet. Meanwhile, the two seem to have an attraction for each other and cannot keep their hands off each other. Bel doesn't care that Kevin is about to get married and the two smooch and make out at every chance they get- Not very professional on Bel's part, as the two struggle to deal with their feelings for each other. Could they be in love? You must read the book to find out. The book was well paced and quite engaging to read. Overall, the Irish family dynamics was well put and smoothly blended with the fantastic characters.
Book Series In Order » Authors » Maggie McConnon
In 1994, Brad Meltzer co-wrote the original swearing-in oath that is taken by AmeriCorps members, and has been delivered by Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.


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Lew Nikołajewicz Nikołajew (; ur. 20 sierpnia 1937 w Sławiańsku nad Kubaniem – zm. 21 maja 2011 w Moskwie) – radziecki oraz rosyjski reżyser i scenarzysta filmów dokumentalnych, prezenter telewizyjny, dziennikarz, popularyzator nauki, były limnolog. Zasłużony Działacz Kultury Federacji Rosyjskiej i dwukrotny laureat Krajowej Nagrody Telewizyjnej "TEFI" (2004, 2005), która jest rosyjskim odpowiednikiem Nagrody Emmy.

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W 1954 roku ukończył szkołę średnią i szkołę artystyczną w Krasnodarze. Potem podjął studia na Wydziale Fizyki Moskiewskiego Uniwersytetu Państwowego im. M.W. Łomonosowa. Po ukończeniu tej uczelni w 1960 roku pozostał tam na  aspiranturze do 1965 roku. Po aspiranturze porzucił naukę i postanowił poświęcić się kinu. W 1973 został redaktorem popularnonaukowego programu telewizyjnego Oczewidnoje-niewierojatnoje (Очевидное-невероятное, oczywiste-nieprawdopodobne), za który w 1980 roku wraz z Siergiejem Kapicą otrzymał Nagrodę Państwową ZSRR.

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Portada del sitio > Contadores > Public health official report on smart meters
Santa Cruz County, CA Board of Supervisors directed its public health officer to prepare an analysis of the research on the health effects of Smart Meters in December 2011. Poki Stewart Namkung, M.D. M.P.H., prepared this report: Health Risks Associated With SmartMeters.
Public health official report on smart meters
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Santa Cruz County, CA Board of Supervisors directed its public health officer to prepare an analysis of the research on the health effects of Smart Meters in December 2011. Poki Stewart Namkung, M.D. M.P.H., prepared this report: Health Risks Associated With SmartMeters. (see pages 9-18)
Dr. Namkungs report recognizes:
Smart Meters transmit pulsed electromagnetic field radiation (RF) almost continuously 24/7
There are evidence-based health risks of RF
RF exposure can be cumulative and additive
The massive increase in RF public exposures since the mid-1990′s
The controversy between independent and industry science, including lack of funding for independent research
Evidence to support an Electrical Sensitivity (EHS) diagnosis
The public health issue is that Smart Meters are involuntary RF exposures
FCC thermal guidelines are irrelevant for non-thermal public exposures.
The lack of relevant safety standards for chronic pulsed RF
The report summary calls for more government vigilance towards involuntary RF public exposures because, "...governmental agencies are the only defense against such involuntary exposure."
The report also provides examples of strategies to reduce RF including minimize cell and cordless phone use, use speakerphone when possible, use wired internet connections, avoid setting a laptop on your lap, and more.
Excerpts: "The public health issue of concern in regard to SmartMeters is the involuntary exposure of individuals and households to electromagnetic field (EMF) radiation."
"There are numerous situations in which the distance between the SmartMeters and humans is less than three feet on an ongoing basis, e.g. a SmartMeter mounted on the external wall to a bedroom with the bed placed adjacent to that mounting next to the internal wall. "
"...SmartMeters emit frequencies almost continuously, day and night, seven days a week."
"... exposure is additive and consumers may have already increased their exposures to radiofrequency radiation in the home through the voluntary use of wireless devices ...It would be impossible to know how close a consumer might be to their limit, making uncertainty with the installation of a mandatory SmartMeter. "
"... all available, peer-reviewed, scientific research data can be extrapolated to apply to SmartMeters, taking into consideration the magnitude and the intensity of the exposure."
"Since the mid-1990′s the use of cellular and wireless devices has increased exponentially exposing the public to massively increased levels of RF."
" It must be noted that there is little basic science funding for this type of research and it is largely funded by industry."
"...most research carried out by independent non-government or non-industry affiliated researchers suggests potentially serious effects from many non-ionizing radiation exposures, research funded by industry and some governments seems to cast doubt on the potential for harm."
"Despite this controversy, evidence is accumulating on the results of exposure to RF at non-thermal levels including increased permeability of the blood-brain barrier in the head (Eberhardt, 2008), harmful effects on sperm, double strand breaks in DNA which could lead to cancer genesis (Phillips, 2011), stress gene activation indicating an exposure to a toxin (Blank, 2011), and alterations in brain glucose metabolism (Volkow, 2011). "
"Currently, research has demonstrated objective evidence to support the EHS diagnosis..."
"Meeting the current FCC guidelines only assures that one should not have heat damage from SmartMeter exposure. It says nothing about safety from the risk of many chronic diseases that the public is most concerned about such as cancer, miscarriage, birth defects, semen quality, autoimmune diseases, etc. Therefore, when it comes to nonthermal effects of RF, FCC guidelines are irrelevant and cannot be used for any claims of SmartMeter safety unless heat damage is involved (Li, 2011). "
"There are no current, relevant public safety standards for pulsed RF involving chronic exposure of the public, nor of sensitive populations, nor of people with metal and medical implants that can be affected both by localized heating and by electromagnetic interference (EMI) for medical wireless implanted devices."
"Many other countries have significantly lower RF/MW exposure standards ranging from 0.001 to 50 W/cm2 as compared with the US guideline of 200-1 000 W/cm2″
"In summary, there is no scientific data to determine if there is a safe RF exposure level regarding its non-thermal effects."
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American Academy of Environmen tal Medicine. Wireless Smart Meter Case Studies. The peer reviewed, scientific literature demonstrates the correlation between EMF/RF exposure and neurological , cardiac, and pulmonary disease as well as reproductive disorders, immune dysfunction, cancer and other health conditions. The evidence is irrefutable.
This youtube clip is an excerpt from Take Back Your Power - a critical investigation of the Smart Metering phenomenon and Smart Grid. More than 5,000 studies now show RF/MW radiation to be harmful to human biology, animals and plants. Acute and chronic exposure to RF (radio-frequency) and MW (microwave) radiation can, even at very low power-densities, lead to not only the negative health effects shown in this video, but calcium ion damage in cells, endothelial cell dysfunction, nitric oxide depletion, oxidative stress, melatonin disruption, blood-brain-barrier leakage, DNA damage, sperm damage and more. Glucose metabolism changes within the brain are observable after just minutes of cell phone use.
Germany Rejects EU Smart-Meter Recommendations on Cost Concerns
Smart Meters: Correcting the Gross Misinformation
Smart meters for energy to be voluntary
The Board of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine opposes the installation of wireless "smart meters" in homes and schools based on a scientific assessment of the current medical literature
REINO UNIDO: DECC confirms talks with Dept of Health over smart meter risks. Smart meters are at centre of growing health scare.