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Visionary airport plan comes at a sizable cost Lyonel Doherty Oliver Chronicle While the Airport Strategic Plan shows vision, the question on council’s mind is: Can Oliver taxpayers afford it?

This was the concern last week after council saw the final report from the consultant.

Brad McBride from Cornerstone Planning Group presented the document prior to a public open house at the Elks Hall on May 31.

The proposal shows various enhancements to the airport, including a larger runway, taxiway and apron ($1.1 million), and a terminal building for $3.7 million. Other improvements include a main gate, security fencing, a general aviation hangar complex, and a fuel depot.

Municipal Manager Tom Szalay said government funding could be available for airport safety improvements.

The plan, which cost the Town approximately $50,000, strives to increase the number of air travellers as well as the number of businesses located at the airport. According to a 2006 planning report, the Town hosts more than 100,000 tourists a year.

The Town considers the airport to have significant untapped potential for the economic well-being of the community.

One of the seven goals of the strategic plan is to operate the airport with minimum reliance on public funding.

Another is to allow the airport to evolve in a manner that is respectful of nearby residents impacted by noise. The plan doesn’t specifically address the noise issue, but steering committee chair Graham Jenkinson said there would be a protocol to deal with noise complaints, starting with the pilots.

McBride said the plan will neither require the acquisition of new land nor any additional runways. The current north-south alignment of the runway will be retained.

Other guidelines provide on-site accommodations for the local Air Cadets and the Oliver Osoyoos Search and Rescue group.

The plan offers various options, including a new hangar complex (for 20-25 planes) in the east quadrant of the airport, and a new 10,000 square-foot terminal south of the existing hangars.

It is recommended that the existing runway be expanded (from a width of 50 feet to 75 feet). The runway’s overall length can be increased by approximately 200 feet at the north end.

There is also the potential to develop a light industry area at the southeast quadrant. Residential accommodation (airpark) and combined live/work accommodation are other ideas in the plan.

A proposed fuel depot includes a one-quarter acre site accommodating two, 100,000 litre storage tanks.

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Air Cadets from 232 Bighorn Squadron shine during the 70th annual ceremonial review.

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The Strategic Airport Plan features many enhancements, including an expanded runway and a new terminal building, along with a new hangar complex. The question is -- can Oliver taxpayers afford it?

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Jeff Crowley and Dale Chobotar make 400 poor orphans happy with new shoes in Transnistria.

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THE FRUIT & VINE The Oliver Chronicle welcomes comments highlighting readers’ feelings of appreciation towards an individual or group or sharing comments about things they would like to see improved.

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SWEET CHERRIES to the folks going around to all the condos at Casa Rio dropping off information on the street changes and handing out fridge magnets to all the residents.

Well done!

-Thankful renter SOUR GRAPES to the vandal(s) who ruined the mural at Field’s.

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-Disgusted walker SWEET CHERRIES to the folks who put out the grass fire north of McIntyre Bluff.

Without you it would have been much worse!

-Thankful driver

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Council accepts ambitious airport plan During question period, one resident asked what types of aircraft could be accommodated under the new airport design.

McBride said a Beach 1900 (19-seater twin turbo) could easily be accommodated), but he wasn’t sure about a Dash 8; that would depend on conditions.

Councillor Jack Bennest said the plan has vision and a lot of great ideas, but noted there is limited tax dollars to spend on the airport. He commented that the consultant’s document is a spending plan, not a revenue plan.

Mayor Ron Hovanes said he was taken aback when he saw the $3.7 million price tag for the new terminal building. He questioned where the airport would get the revenue to pay for that.

Hovanes noted the cost of several projects outlined in the plan would be borne by the municipality. “Holy cow, that’s a lot of money for the community to initially fund.”

Szalay said the plan seems to take on the idea that if you build it, people will come.

McBride admitted that the plan is over-

whelming, but said you have to spend money to make money.

Council was told that it could approach the plan in increments, without it being a burden to the taxpayer. But Bennest said he isn’t convinced that the airport would see more users after throwing all this money at it.

Councillor Maureen Doerr said she sees the plan as visionary, giving the Town ideas of where it can go. “I don’t look at the dollars (right now) . . . I see it as a plan going forward.”

Councillor Dave Mattes said the public’s purse in Oliver is tight, so he suggested some “reverse thinking.” Why not divide up the airport’s green space into leasable properties and put the revenue into expanding the airport?

“Rather than building it and seeing if they come, get them to come first.”

Council passed a motion to accept the consultant’s report for further discussion. The entire plan can be viewed on the Town’s website at www.oliver.ca.

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Council briefs

Cemetery fees going up

Non-resident users of the Oliver cemetery will pay 54 per cent more in fees as part of a bylaw rewrite.

Council gave first, second and third reading to Cemetery Bylaw 1315. It was noted that a shortfall in cemetery revenue ($85,306) has come from in-town taxes only.

Therefore, in moving towards full cost recovery from non-resident users, fees will increase by 54 per cent.

For example, an adult plot with a care fund will cost $1,385, compared to the residential rate of $900.

Councillor Dave Mattes said he suspects there will be a backlash from the rural area.

Mayor Ron Hovanes said it was a tough decision by the cemetery committee. He noted there has been no willingness from the rural area to fund the cemetery.

Petition not legally binding

A local petition against a proposed rock crushing plant on Sawmill Road is not legally binding on council.

That’s what Municipal Manager Tom Szalay said at the May 28 meeting.

An 80-name petition opposes rock crushing in a residential area (Maple Avenue and Sawmill Road). The petition cites concerns relating to noise, pollution, dust, declining property values and the environment.

Councillor Jack Bennest asked Szalay if the petition has any legal influence.

Szalay said even if all the names were accompanied by proper street addresses, it would not constitute a legal document because this is a zoning matter.

“It would not have any legal weight, it’s just an oral persuasion.

Council is in the midst of updating its zoning bylaw, which will look at whether rock crushing plants should be a permitted use in the heavy industrial zone.

OIB seeks new fire agreement

Council is entertaining a request by the Osoyoos Indian Band to amend the existing fire protection services agreement with the Town.

The band wants the agreement amended to include the announced correctional centre in Senkulmen Business Park.

It was noted that the most equitable means of determining a fee for service is to factor in the value of the land and improvements. This value would be multiplied by the Oliver Fire Protection District tax rate per $1,000 of assessed value.

The Town has learned that the government would potentially purchase (or provide partial funding for) a new fire truck for the Town.

Council supports wine bill

The Town of Oliver has endorsed a private member’s bill that seeks to break down inter-provincial wine barriers in Canada.

Current federal restrictions make inter-provincial wine sales to consumers a criminal offence.

The Town believes that eliminating this restriction will benefit Oliver’s wine industry and boost the local economy.

Council will forward a letter in support of Bill C-311 to Okanagan-Coquihalla MP Dan Albas to present to parliament.

Auditor gives Town thumbs up Grant Thornton chartered accountants have given the Town of Oliver a thumbs up for being in a “solid” financial position.

Auditor Rob Collins indicated that the Town is in good shape financially.

Town supports legion Council approved spending $450 to support the Royal Canadian Legion by renewing a Remembrance Day advertisement in the military service recognition book.

Councillor Dave Mattes said it’s a very small price to pay to recognize those who served our country.

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Police deter transient campers The Oliver RCMP are actively looking to deter transient fruit pickers from camping along the river canal.

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Press time ~Richard Schaffrick and Dennis Martin, employees of Oliver Printing, take a break from the press. In the middle is Rob Somerville, long-time owner and operator who is still in business today.

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ou really don’t want to hear too much detail about child poverty in Transnistria, particularly in the orphanages.

We hate to say it, but sitting down with Jeff Crowley and hearing about the conditions over there isn’t a bowl of strawberries. It’s a dark tale of despair that could have befallen our own sons and daughters. That’s what makes it so heart-breaking.

To think that some businessman is practically waiting outside the orphanage to recruit your daughter into prostitution is a nightmare beyond belief. Nor can we fathom a parent becoming so desperate to the point of selling his or her daughter to the sex trade.

We see poverty on TV and read about it in the newspaper, but we truly have no idea what poverty is.

But thanks to people like Crowley and Dale Chobotar, some children are actually having a childhood in Transnistria. These kids will never take new shoes, toys and a decent bed for granted because they’ve never had them until now.

Oliver residents who participated in Crowley’s shoe campaign can feel extremely good knowing they contributed greatly to an orphan’s happiness.

Crowley’s dream of building a home for the children who have to leave the orphanage is so commendable. If it prevents one girl from turning to prostitution, or saves one boy from a life of crime, it is well worth the effort.

Now he’s trying to raise money to replace the windows in another orphanage before winter’s freeze. He’s got a big heart, indeed.

Crowley is proof that one man (or two) can make a difference in this world, even in places where corruption and crime rule.

This is a place where people can’t afford compassion, a place where you are called “stupid” if you try to help anyone. That’s what Crowley was called last year by a man watching him build playground equipment for the children. The man couldn’t understand why anyone would go to all that trouble.

That’s what despair does to people.

But we’re hoping some of Crowley’s work rubs off on others, so that people will see that a little act of kindness goes a long way.

The Oliver Chronicle welcomes letters to the editor. editor@oliverchronicle.com

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Address change needs progress As I go down the streets in Oliver I am trying to understand the lack of progress in the changeover from the old house numbering to the new, and it scares me.

Some houses have their new numbers up and the old one taken down. Way to go.

Folks, like me, are ahead of the curve and want to be the first to get things done.

Some others have displayed in a prominent spot (usually a front window) the new paper version of the number, along with their old number still up on the wall. Then of course there are many houses without any number at all, which is really scary.

I feel sorry for the fire department and other emergency services who have to try and sort it out, especially when the dispatchers have been centralized and probably don’t have local knowledge of the streets, either old or new.

From a third party perspective it must look pretty much like the proverbial Chinese fire drill. The consequences of all this being that in an emergency lives could be lost.

Pretty serious if you ask me.

The question I have is simply this: what enforcement measures are in place to see that this rather huge undertaking is getting done in a timely manner. Are the seniors and others incapable of physically changing their numbers being looked after? Is there a protocol for this? What about all the rental units? What about the absentee owners? The more I think about it the more it looks like it’s a pretty haphazard situation.

Maybe years from now I will look back and say I was just being paranoid, but in the meantime I truly hope someone is facilitating the process.

Tom Desjardins, Oliver

Foster parents get great support The Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs is still looking for “heroes” to open their homes and their hearts to help our children and youth in need of some stability and positive connection in their lives.

The program, which has been running since September of 2010, is looking for homes from Summerland to Osoyoos to offer support for youth between the ages of six to 18 years. We currently have three full time and one relief home, and are recruiting full-time caregivers.

The Specialized Foster Care Program, funded by the Ministry of Children and Family Development, is based out of Penticton. What makes the program so special is the extensive support foster parents and youth involved in the program receive. Many of the youth in the program have experienced social, emotional and behavioural difficulties and the underlying and guiding philosophy of the program serves to address the attachment needs of those youth.

Crisis support is offered 24/7 from a team made up of a family specialist who provides direct intensive support to the foster parents through in-home meetings and phone support, as well as two youth workers who work directly with the youth, providing life skills training, recreational activities and counselling support through weekly meetings and outings. For example, if there’s a problem that foster parents need help with after hours, help is made available. Parents are also offered ongoing training and

workshops.

Work with the youth in the Specialized Foster Care Program centers around the “Circle of Courage” philosophy.

The Circle of Courage consists of four pillars – generosity, independence, mastery and belonging. The youth workers show the youth how to be generous (through volunteering, for example), they help the youth master a skill (i.e. obtaining a driver’s licence), they assist them in finding a job to obtain their independence, and they promote an environment where the child feels cared for – giving them a sense of belonging and attachment.

The requirements for being a foster parent are quite simple: you have to be willing to accept a youth into your home, and you must pass a criminal record check and an in-depth home study. The program places one youth per home, and offers excellent remuneration.

For those interested in becoming a foster parent in this program, there are information sessions being held in Summerland and Penticton on June 14. The details are: Summerland from 2-4 pm at the United Church Lounge at 13204 Henry Ave. The Penticton session is from 7-9 pm at the Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs office training room at 1295 Manitoba Street For more information about the program, call 250-4930512, ext 116.

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NEWS

Arctic apple is a threat (The following letter was written to federal Minister of Agriculture Gerry Ritz.)

I write today to bring to your attention concerns which are being expressed

by Fred Danenhower of the Similkameen Okanagan Organic Treefruit Growers Association (SOOTGA), in a submission to the CFIA regarding the request for approval of the sale/distribution of the genetically modified (GM) Arctic tree/apple.

While I will not reiterate all the issues he has raised, the SOOTGA is mainly concerned that the Arctic apple, if commercialized, will inevitably lead to cross pollination with neighbouring orchards.

Danenhower makes it very clear in his submission how this would have a catastrophic impact on organic and conventional growers, the local economy as well

as the integrity of the BC brand.

Amidst the growing demand for organic food and the ongoing farm crisis, certified organic farmers as well as conventional farmers should be supported rather than left to live under the constant threat of losing crops to contamination from genetically engineered plants. The one-sided regulations which govern this science continue to be stacked in favour of the biotech industrialists and against farmers who prefer to service the lucrative non-GMO market.

Tree fruit growers in BC and across Canada are counting on you to ensure that any threat from the Arctic apple to their industry is removed once and for all. I trust you will not disappoint them.

Alex Atamanenko, MP, BC Southern Interior

Legion helps fire victim A prime example of where Remembrance Day poppy money goes was demonstrated in Oliver recently.

Legion poppy chair Bertha Williams said they were made aware that a local veteran and his wife were burned out of their apartment during the fire at Central Manor on Kootenay Street.

“He lost his veteran’s papers . . . it really hit them,” Williams said.

She noted the couple is living in a local motel and the legion is assisting with rent

and food expenses.

The veteran expressed his heartfelt thanks to the legion for its assistance.

Williams said the legion feels great about being able to help one of its own during his time of need.

“That’s what the (poppy) money is there for,” she said.

Williams said they had a great poppy campaign last year and hope to have a bigger one this year.

BC Chamber AGM hears from the South Okanagan Contributed To the Chronicle This year marks the 60th anniversary for the BC Chamber of Commerce annual general meeting. This year Penticton was host to more than 241 delegates over a threeday period.

One of the main highlights of the AGM included the most organized policy resolutions review to date with over 41 new resolutions to be presented to the provincial government.

Petra Veintimilla, president of the South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce presented a policy recommendation regarding Community Futures – Economic Gardening program for over $2 million in funding.

This policy was accepted during the session with excellent support from other communities.

Veintimilla said, “ This funding will help ensure businesses in other areas of the province will have the opportunity to grow and prosper.”

Other newsworthy policies included the continued advocacy for removing interprovincial trade barriers for shipping Canadian wines which is expected to get some positive results in the near future when reviewed by the province.

Premier Christy Clark announced the Micro Business Training Pilot Program at the 60th anniversary AGM. “This program leverages the unique ability of the chamber of commerce network to deliver skills training to micro business owners in the sectors which need it most,” said John Winter, president and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce.

The premier gave an excellent update on the province’s economic outlook which

included major projects like LNG Canada, (Liquid Natural Gas) a multi-billion dollar project based out of Kitimat with three Asian partners and Shell. There is also an existing LNG plant launching in 2015 in Kitimat with partners Encana, Apache and EOG resources. These two projects will position BC as one of the leading suppliers to LNG. Martin Salloum, president and CEO of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce skipped the Alberta Chamber of Commerce AGM to instead attend the BC AGM in Penticton. Again, just another indication that the province of BC is moving towards more progressive economic times.

In order for the Canadian economy to stay on top there is always work to do. The top 10 barriers to competitiveness in BC were summarized by Perrin Beatty, president and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Robert Fine, director of Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission. Barriers that were emphasized included skilled labour shortages, lack of production, out-of-date technology, and over regulation by government. These barriers are available for review on http:// chambertop10.ca/10-barriers/ All delegates left the AGM feeling inspired and ready to put new ideas into action for their local community.

Holly Plante, vice-president of the South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce commented, “I learned that in order to remain competitive in an already extremely competitive Western economy our local communities like Osoyoos, Oliver, and Okanagan Falls really need to make it easy and inviting for new residents to relocate and businesses to open their doors. The sunny South Okanagan is open for business.”

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Council defers decision on Oliver museum lease The Town isn’t rushing into a 20-year lease agreement with the Oliver and District Heritage Society.

Council has deferred executing such an agreement until it can iron out a few details, such as funding to replace the museum’s HVAC (heating and air conditioning) system.

Under the terms of the lease, the society would pay the Town $1 a year for 20 years. The society would be solely responsible for all repairs and maintenance of the premises.

It must also ensure that the heritage status of the museum is not jeopardized through any improvements or altera-

Notice of Disposition of Real Property By Way of Lease and Intention To Provide Assistance To Oliver and District Heritage Society Pursuant to Section 26 of the Community Charter, and in accordance with Section 94 of the Community Charter, notice is given that the Town of Oliver intends to dispose of a leasehold interest in the Municipal properties legally described as Lot 23, Block 7, District Lot 2450s, SDYD Oliver Townsite and Part of Lot 1, District Lot 2450s, SDYD, Plan 2660 Except Plan 39913, (as indicated by black dashes below), to the Oliver and District Heritage Society for the purposes of displaying and preserving our community heritage. The term of the leases is twenty (20) years, commencing 2012-July-01.

tions to the building.

A section of the lease addresses a one-time replacement of the HVAC system, but Municipal Manager Tom Szalay said the Town does not have the funds to pay for that this year.

However, it was suggested that if the society wants to proceed with renovations this year, it could pay for the HVAC system and the Town could reimburse it in 2013.

Councillor Dave Mattes noted the society will save a significant amount of money in the new lease compared to paying rent.

Councillor Jack Bennest recommended that council defer the matter for two weeks.

In the meantime, the society is looking for a collections manager to work four days a week. The position was offered to former archivist Lynn Couch-Alaric, but Newman said they did not receive a positive response from her by the deadline. So now the job has been posted for open competition.

Tracy Johnson of Bend, Oregon has been hired as community heritage manager. She is expected to start work on June 15. Her background includes working in museums in Grand Forks, Summerland and Kelowna. She also worked at High Desert Museum in Bend as curator of collections and exhibits.

The fair market value for the two leases of the lands for the Term is estimated to be Four Hundred and Eight Thousand Dollars ($408,000), being the equivalent of 240 monthly payments of Eight Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($850) per lease.

The Town of Oliver herby gives notice, pursuant to Section 24 of the Community Charter, to provide assistance to the Oliver and District Heritage Society by way of rent abatement.

The lease rent payable for the twenty (20) year terms is One Dollar ($1.00) per lease. The total assistance to be provided to the Oliver and District Heritage Society by way of rent abatement for the Term is approximately Four Hundred and Seven Thousand Nine Hundred and Ninety Eight Dollars ($407,998).

A copy of the lease is available for inspection during regular office hours from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, (excluding statutory holidays), at the Town of Oliver, 6150 Main Street, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0.

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The Oliver and District Heritage Society plans to renovate the museum by making it more user friendly and bringing it up to safety standards. Charles Gurr is heading up a new challenge to redesign the grounds for easy access for wheelchairs and scooters, as well as coming up with a more water-wise planting arrangement. Volunteers are needed to help in the redesign process.

Oliver physician receives merit

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Dated this 6th day of June, 2012 Cathy Cowan, Corporate Officer PO Box 638 Oliver, BC V0H 1T0 • Tel: 250.485.6200 • Fax: 250.498.4466 •

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Doctor Alan Ruddiman of Oliver has been honoured by fellow rural doctors for his long and meritorious service to the community.

He received the award at the 20th annual rural and remote medicine course. The Society of Rural Physicians of Canada (SRPC) hosts this event, which recently took place in Whistler.

Doctor Braam de Klerk, president of the SRPC, said it’s important to provide recognition for physicans who have done solid work in rural communities over the years.

The criteria for this award is that the physician must have been a recipient of the Rural Service Award, must have worked in rural and remote Canada for 20 years, and must have been a member of SRPC for at least five years.

The Society of Rural Physicians was established in 1992 and currently has more than 3,000 members. More than 700 students, residents and physicians attended the conference in Whistler.

Wednesday, June 6, 2012 Oliver Chronicle A7

NEWS

Oliver man wins big in ‘WaterWise’ contest Contributed To the Chronicle An Oliver man is one of four lucky Okanagan residents who will receive up to $1,000 in yard improvements as part of a contest he won.

Norman Gerow participated in the Okanagan “WaterWise” program, which was a pledge to make water work more efficiently.

The contest let people know how much water they use and how to use it more conservatively.

“The fact is we have less fresh water available to us here in the Okanagan than anywhere in Canada, yet we use two times more than the average Canadian,” said Corinne Jackson, the Okanagan Basin Water Board’s communications director.

Jackson said Okanagan residents use 675 litres per person per day compared to 329 for the average Canadian.

She noted that seven per cent of our water is used by residents indoors, while 24

per cent is used outdoors – mostly on lawns and gardens in the summer.

Besides Gerow, Sandy Gregson from Osoyoos was another winner. They will receive an outdoor water assessment of either their in-ground irrigation or their landscape, worth up to $500. In addition, they’ll each receive $500 in products and services to “water wise” their yard.

“Woo hoo! You gotta love that,” responded Gerow. “I think I have a leak in my underground sprinkler system - you can see it on my water bill.”

Penticton winner Pat Maxwell said the family is always looking to do things to make their yard more water wise. “We tried our best to xeriscape the front but I can’t really afford to do much.”

Jackson noted that Sagebrush Nursery from Oliver also came on board with the contest with a wide variety of native and drought-tolerant plants and xeriscape materials.

The “Make Water Work” pledge contest was part of the “Tap-by-Tap” campaign in

the South Okanagan, in which residents were invited to pick up a free water conservation kit from their municipality.

To learn more, visit www.makewaterwork.ca. or www.okwaterwise.ca.

The following is a list of simple tips to “make water work” and was the basis of the pledge contest: Water should be put to work during the coolest part of the day to prevent evaporation. A good rule of thumb is 10 pm to 6 am. Check with your local water utility for watering restrictions. The pledge: to only water my lawn between dusk and dawn.

Most lawns need just 2.5 centimetres (one inch) of water per week – about the depth of a tuna can.

Watering deeply and less often promotes deep, healthy root growth. If you’re watering deeply but not seeing results, the problem may be inadequate topsoil. Try top dressing with half an inch of compost, then over-seeding for a thick vigorous lawn. The pledge: to only water my lawn one inch a week.

Kent Dagenais receives legion life membership Contributed To the Chronicle Oliver legion branch 97 president Chris Yerburgh presented a life membership to Comrade Kent Dagenais. This award is made to a member who has served the legion for a number of years over and above his/her normal duties.

Dagenais has served with the legion for 31 years in Lillooet and Oliver. He has served four terms as president and 10 years as volunteer bartender. Over the years he has served on branch colour parties for parades in Oliver and other communities, Re-

membrance Day parades, Remembrance week assemblies at the schools, taken part in legion funerals, and played on the legion Old Timers slo-pitch team. He has also assisted the legion zone over the previous two years by attending meetings on a monthly basis, and instrumental in setting up the branch booth for the convention trade show in June 2011.

From 1964 through 1989 Dagenais served on many different boards of directors for organizations - served as assistant scoutmaster, served on Port Hardy’s recreation committee and served as a volunteer hockeey referee for a number of years.

Water works more efficiently when grass is left five to eight centimetres (two to three inches) tall. This slows evaporation from the soil. The pledge: to leave my grass two to three inches tall.

Water works best when grass clippings are left as mulch on your lawn. They help feed the lawn and retain moisture, requiring less water and reducing evaporation.

The pledge: to leave grass clippings as mulch.

Water works best with organic products like compost which minimize over-fertilizing and help prevent stormwater pollution. Aerating the lawn in early spring or fall also improves water penetration. The pledge: to aerate my lawn and top dress with compost.

Water works most effectively when paired with plants suitable to our dry climate (drought-tolerant turf and native and low-water variety plants) The pledge: to change out some of my lawn with drought-tolerant turf and/or native and low-water variety plants.

PUBLIC NOTICE 2012 FLUSHING OF WATER MAINS The Town of Oliver will commence its 2012 water main flushing program within the municipality on th Monday, June 11 , 2012. Periodic flushing is undertaken to prevent the buildup of sediment pockets that could otherwise become breeding grounds for some species of bacteria. This work will take approximately two weeks to complete.

Water main flushing may result in the water showing sediment and discoloration when the crews are working in your area. While this sediment is not considered a health concern, it may cause some discoloration to laundry if not detected. To avoid any inconvenience, check water color prior to using or if possible, avoid doing laundry between the hours of 7:30am and 4:00pm.

If you do experience dirty water, simply run your cold water taps and garden hoses until the water runs clear to ensure you maintain good water quality. If cloudy water continues after 15 minutes, please contact our office. We thank you for your cooperation and apologize for any inconvenience you may experience. For more information, contact the Public Works Office at 250-485-6213.

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PUBLIC NOTICE 2012 FLUSHING OF SEWER LINES The Town of Oliver will commence its 2012 sewer line flushing program within the municipality starting the th week of June 11 , 2012. Periodic flushing is undertaken to prevent the buildup of sediment which may result in blockages. This work will take approximately three weeks to complete.

Sewer line flushing may result in some splashing from the toilet if the sewer system in your building is not adequately vented. To avoid any inconvenience, it is suggested that you place your toilet lid in the down position, with a garbage bag or piece of plastic placed beneath it.

The 2012 flushing program will affect the following areas:    

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Shown from left are Sergeant at Arms Norm Williams, Kent Dagenais, president Chris Yerburgh and Honours and Awards Chairman Don Bousfield.

Spartan Street to No. 2 Road Fairview Road to Evening Star Crescent Fairview Road to Airport Street Skagit Avenue to Similkameen Avenue

We thank you for your cooperation and apologize for any inconvenience. For further information please contact 250-485-6213.

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A8 Oliver Chronicle Wednesday, June 6, 2012

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Under the rainbow Sid and Jim Ruhland from the Firehall Brewery brew up some fun and test their newly erected shade tent in preparation for their “back alley” concert series, starting this Saturday, June 9.

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Wednesday, June 6, 2012 Oliver Chronicle A9

NEWS

Half-corked Katie trots half of a half marathon for fun Last week the Oliver-Osoyoos Wineries Association thought out costumes, some individually wrapped, others as (OOWA) hosted their annual Half-Corked Marathon. A misteam players. nomer, this just for-the-fun-of-it “race” takes A merry little band of Oliver artists, the runners, trotters, silly walkers and folks who Sagebrushers, Quails’ Roost Gallery volunteers just wanna mosey through vineyards to the poured, spilled and sprayed ice water, Gewurzfront doors and serving tables of neighbouring traminer and Rose while deputizing a bunch wineries in the South Okanagan. of six foot bananas, joining with Hula dancers Back in a miserable February just minutes afdancing, Punkers punking, nostalgic rockers ter registration opened up online, this popular rocking. They sniffed and squeezed balloon get slightly buzzed event sold out to 650 particibedecked grape bunches, mimed with Marcelpants, effectively doubling the event’s size from Marceaus, toe-tapped with old time country the previous years’ and forcing at least another singers, swirled with tutued ballerinas and em600 plus on to the waiting list. braced the glistening, sweaty nearly naked LuBruce Fuller With an outpouring of hospitality the assolulemoned. ciation’s hosting wineries provided pre-poured And then there was that delightfully creative gallons of water, clever finger food concoctions young lady who seemed to float past in a basket and of course, wine barrels of encouragement. under her helium filled “hot air balloon”. (Not In keeping with Rustico’s heritage old-west/old-mining too sure how she handled the portapotties en route). thematic shtick we had a couple of mounted cowboys at the Corky…. our goes-almost 45 kms barstool racer, a hopped bottom of the vineyard to ambush, welcome and herd along up former go-cart, saddled the waves of tuckered runners up the hillside. with an early 1900’s buckaAt our Lonesome Quail tasting saloon, we swapped sweat roo rig, an old lasso and with those enthusiastic souls who pounded up our gravel cartoon kids’ stick horse drive and can vouch for the fact most of them went the extra head made a couple of high mile boogying on in for a slurp or two in the zaniest of wellspeed runs along the newly

signed, Golden Mile Rd. and along with real horses, Ranger and Scout and the covered wagon, proved an ideal photo op for hundreds of cell phone clickers.

Then unexpectedly came Katie’s big adventure: our Head Of Security joined the fun-filled melee and dressed in her weighty blonde Golden Retriever best fur coat slipped away from snake hunting duties to pace a phalanx of runners for many kms. across the valley.

In discussing the Half-Corked weekend with non-runners, non-winery folks and sometime whiners who think it might be all about the wine biz, I realized just how an event such as this impacts on the local economy.

Most certainly the wineries who band together in OOWA benefit by increased after-a-long-winter business and following on the heels of a busy previous long weekend get to kick start the upcoming season into high gear.

Damn good business and wonderful fun, hardly HalfCorked at all when you think about it… unless you’re one pooped pup.

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Winery dog Katie takes a break from all the festivities from Oliver’s Half-Corked Marathon last weekend while still managing to keep her eye on the door.

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This year the district has 18 active SSAs. The ITA will be providing $5,060,000 in its core budget for youth initiatives for 2012/2013. This is a significant increase over the 2011/12 investment and for the first time includes $800,000 to fund SSA supports within school districts.

Read/Rhyme and Rec offered Once again, the district is planning to offer the effective summer intervention reading program to kindergarten and primary students at all schools.

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Schools are busy holding their “welcome to kindergarten” events in June.

The program is an enhanced orientation program for students and their parents entering kindergarten in September 2012. The district uses “Ready, Set, Learn” funding to purchase a bag full of books and other materials parents can use at home to help their child develop kindergarten skills.

Tuc-el-Nuit Elementary School hosted an event on Tuesday, June 5 from 1-2 pm.

Oliver Elementary School will host one on Wednesday, June 6 from 9 am to 2:30 pm.

SOSS tenders awarded Greyback Construction Ltd. has been awarded the foundation contract for the new high school and has already begun work.

Warnaar Steel-Tech Ltd. from Kelow-

na was awarded the steel contract. The landscaping contract was awarded to Sierra Landscaping from Kelowna.

April enrolment report Student enrolment in April was 2,444.625 full-time equivalent, which is an overall increase from September 2011 of 51.125.

Elementary schools have decreased by 10, while secondary schools decreased by 55.875. YouLearn has increased by 120.375 students since September 2011.

2012/13 annual budget The Finance and Facilities Committee reviewed the draft 2012/13 annual budget last month.

The Budget Advisory Committee meets again on June 6, and the final budget document will be reviewed at that meeting.

The 2012/13 annual budget bylaw is $27.7 million and shows a reduction of operating revenue of $345,233 from 2011/12, due to the anticipated 1.5 per cent reduction in funding protection.

Band program rebuild Discussions are ongoing regarding rebuilding the district’s band program.

Band teacher Lisa Ante envisions modernizing the program and possibily starting a choir.

Golf academy considered Assistant superintendent Jim Insley has been talking about developing a golf academy at Osoyoos Secondary School.

Insley anticipates the course outline will be ready to bring forward to the Education Committee this month.

Learning forum planned A learning forum on YouLearn.ca will be held on June 6 at 7 pm at YouLearn.ca, Unit C, 291 Fairview Road.

The forum will include an overview of continuing education, distant learning and alternate programming, as well as upcoming programs for 2012/13.

Lyonel Doherty photo

Oliver Elementary School students completed the final leg of their marathon challenge last week as part of the school’s physical fitness goal. In back is marathon runner Cheryl Gillson.

Wednesday, June 6, 2012 Oliver Chronicle A11

NEWS

Native bands want title and rights protected (This is part three of a series on the national park feasibility study released by the federal government.)

Due to the cultural importance of ranching in this area, and community feedback about impacts to the ranching community, Parks Canada has committed to an adaptive management framework that supports continued livestock grazing in the park concept area.

Further development and refinement of the adaptive management framework will enable flexibility and innovation in proactively working with the ranching sector over the long term. Recent input from ranchers and the ranching community suggests increased support for this approach.

Representatives of the Okanagan Nation Alliance were among the first proponents for a national park reserve in the South Okanagan and Lower Similkameen. Following some challenges part way through the feasibility assessment process, and delays in substantive discussions, the affected bands of the Okanagan Nation stated an interest in sharing their vision towards protecting the ecological and cultural integrity of this area for future generations, and designing a process of collaboration to achieve this vision as part of the national park reserve establishment process.

Foundational issues for the Okanagan Nation Alliance relate to protection of claims to title and rights. Key interests include protecting the land from further alienation; restoring healthy ecosystems; collaborative management; traditional and contemporary activities; training and employment; economic opportunities; assistance with Spotted Lake and on-reserve conservation lands; and community relationships. The Okanagan Nation Alliance requires that the park establishment process does not erode their claims to title and rights.

Parks Canada has consistently communicated that a park establishment process cannot resolve claims to title and rights.

In a letter sent to the chiefs of the Okanagan Nation Alliance on October 6, 2010, Parks Canada stated several commitments, including a commitment that legislative measures will not compromise future settlements of title and rights claims, that traditional activities will continue, and that traditional knowledge will be used in park planning and management. Collaborative work with local bands and the Okanagan Nation Alliance will further develop the relationship and a mutually agreeable approach that will guide the establishment, planning and management of the national park reserve.

The Osoyoos Indian Band and Lower Similkameen Indian Bands have shared responsibilities regarding the current park proposal. The Okanagan Nation Alliance will provide support in specific areas. In December 2010, the chiefs agreed to engage in a long-term work plan to gather information, address core issues, and to develop shared understandings and protocols for working together, and with Parks Canada towards establishment of a national park reserve.

Of significance, the Lower Similkameen Indian Band has stated from the beginning that it cannot support having Snowy Protected Area included in the park proposal, therefore, it has been removed from the plan. They have also recently expressed concern about how best to protect this and other areas in the future.

The South Okanagan Lower-Similkameen is located at the southernmost extent of the Interior Dry Plateau and is characterized by a relatively dry, warm climate.

The vegetation is predominantly grassland and shrub-steppe at lower elevations with coniferous parkland at higher elevations.

This area is also recognized for its nationally significant wetlands and riparian areas that provide essential habitat to birds, amphibians and reptiles. The South Okanagan-Lower Similkameen is one of Canada’s richest areas of natural biodiversity and has a large number of species and habitats at risk.

The Dry Interior Plateau is one of Canada’s most diverse natural regions. Within its boundaries, and sometimes in a distance of only a few miles, one can travel from arid, sandy, cactus-covered bench lands up to treeless Arctic-alpine mountaintops.

In 2008, Parks Canada completed an Ecosystem Conservation Target Analysis. This tool was designed to assist planning, support decision-making, and build a framework to consider options for park boundary design. It addressed three planning objectives: Representing the Interior Dry Plateau natural region; representing the special and unique features of the South Okanagan-Similkameen; and configuring a park reserve boundary to facilitate longterm retention or restoration of ecological integrity, one of Parks Canada’s key guiding principles.

Results from the conservation target analysis suggest that the 2010 park concept adequately represents key biogeoclimatic zones, as well as priority habitats and special features. It represents the unique elements of biodiversity found in this region and nowhere else in Canada. In addition, there are 56 federally-listed species at risk known to occur in the South Okanaga Lower Similkameen and most are found within the park concept area.

The 2010 park concept focuses on protection of the lower elevation grasslands where species diversity is highest and most at risk. Several existing provincial parks and protected areas, including the White Lake Grasslands Protected Area and Snowy Protected Area, capture larger landscapes that help represent a broader diversity of ecosystems in the region.

While the park concept area is smaller, it is still larger than 13 of Parks Canada’s existing 42 parks, including the recently established Gulf Islands National Park Reserve. The 2010 park concept presents a unique opportunity to work with First Nations to achieve conservation objectives, to restore threatened habitats and species at risk including the burrowing owl, and to collaborate with the broader ranching community to achieve stewardship of a valued landscape.

Graham Osborne photo

The proposed national park includes the Vaseux Lake area and surrounding grasslands area.

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A12 Oliver Chronicle Wednesday, June 6, 2012

NEWS

Grass fire The Oliver Fire Department rushed to the scene of a grass fire just off Highway 97 north of McIntyre Bluff last Friday.

Shown here is firefighter Peter Von Pander dousing the hot spots. The fire department wishes to acknowledge the number of civilians who used shovels and other means to bring the fire under control before the trucks arrived. Without their help, the fire could have been much worse.

Lyonel Doherty photo

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ON THE SPOT FINANCING O.A.C.

Tinhorn Creek Vineyards has become one of the first “Salmon-Safe” certified vineyards in BC. Their award-winning restaurant, Miradoro, has also joined the Ocean Wise program.

“We’re very proud to announce that Tinhorn Creek has successfully passed a rigorous assessment that verifies our commitment to protecting the environment as well as advancing more eco-friendly practices throughout the Okanagan,” said Tinhorn Creek winemaker and CEO Sandra Oldfield.

The Salmon-Safe program looks at agricultural practices to protect water quality, fish and wildlife habitat, and overall watershed health based on a detailed set of peer-reviewed guidelines.

Examples of Tinhorn Creek’s management practices that address Salmon-Safe principles include: increasing water efficiency by switching to a drip irrigation system; active in planting native vegetation around riparian zones; choosing pesticides with less harmful impacts on aquatic life; and supporting biodiversity on the property through inter-seeding native species in the vineyard alleys.

As part of their commitment to Salmon-Safe principles, Tinhorn Creek Vineyards plans to enhance the ecosystem well-being of their vineyards by developing specialized “biodiversity islands”which will help to ensure beneficial insects and wildlife have access to appropriate habitat. They also have plans to implement further measures that will slow down or capture water from major storm events.

Salmon-Safe and Tinhorn Creek’s certification is significant for the whole region as water conservation is a key priority in the Okanagan.

Tinhorn Creek is committed to supporting the recovery of salmon in the Okanagan Basin, including Okanagan River sockeye (one of only two remaining populations of sockeye salmon in the international Columbia River Basin), by helping to set a high standard for land management practices and to raise awareness of the connection between agriculture and ecosystem health. For more information on the certification program visit www.salmonsafe.org/bc.

“Conservation is important to us,” said Miradoro Executive Chef Jeff Van Geest. “Joining the Ocean Wise program is a great opportunity to educate and empower our guests about the issues surrounding sustainable seafood.”

Wednesday, June 6, 2012 Oliver Chronicle A13

NEWS

Canada geese in peril as humans seek control Julie Riley Special to the Chronicle The Okanagan is a valley of dreams for various different types of birds. This valley extends from Salmon Arm all the way to Osoyoos, and contains the beautiful Shuswap Lake, Swan Lake, Okanagan Lake, Kalamalka Lake, Wood Lake, Skaha Lake, Vaseux Lake, and Osoyoos Lake which crosses the border.

This trail of lakes makes the Okanagan Valley a rare invaluable gem. Who can blame the Canada Goose for wanting to nest here? Last year there were 1,308 goose eggs addled between Vernon and Osoyoos.

The practice of the addling of eggs involves the shaking of eggs to destroy the embryo, or the coating of eggs with a non-toxic 100 percent biodegradable food grade corn oil to prevent air from reaching the embryo.

Once the eggs are addled they are considered nonviable and returned to the nest, the mother goose will then continue to incubate the eggs until she realizes the eggs will no longer hatch.

Our Okanagan Valley goose management program is now in its sixth year of egg addling to control the number of resident geese in public spaces. Resident geese are any Canada Goose that decides to nest on public or private property, and for doing so is labelled, singled out, and its nest made a target for egg addling. This is unfair to the Canada Goose who needs to nest in ideal weather conditions such as what the Okanagan Valley has to offer, and instinctivly chooses to nest around or near bodies of water.

The Okanagan Valley is one of the three main migratory routes in BC for birds.

To the Canada Goose this is their nesting ground, and one of the few ideal nesting grounds in BC for them.

I have a reasonable concern over the fact that the goose eggs are oiled and put back into their nests. A mother incubating a nest of nonviable eggs covered in food grade oil is a perfect environment for bacterial growth and attraction for parasites.

Canada geese must keep their feathers clean and dry at all times to remain healthy. They have their own natural oil they get from their preen gland located at the base of their tail to rub oil all over their feathers to help them to stay dry and insulated. They spend a lot of time cleaning with their bills, and they shake and ruffle themselves to get rid of excess water and to allow oxygen to flow into their many layers of feathers, innately they act in a way that knows the value of being clean. They need their feathers in good condition for flight, and to stay healthy and survive the cold weather. While incubating, the mother keeps her head tucked down into her belly so predators won’t see her, and to keep warm. Clearly she has her health at risk being the one to have to lay on a nest full of dead decaying oiled eggs. Having oiled eggs put into the nest puts the mother at risk of infection and disease, and perhaps any future goslings she may have could inherit some of her health issues.

The addling of goose eggs is not worth the possible, and unforeseen, or perhaps irreversible damage to the health of this bird, and the effect it can have on the health of future generations of Canada geese.

With many people living around bodies of water there is limited options for animals to have their own personal space,

water fowl and mammals need uninhibited access to the lakes, and people have taken up much of the land surrounding the lake areas.

A mountain that plunges into the water on a steep slope offering no shoreline is not an option for most animals to access water.

The Canada Goose needs an unobstructed shoreline to feel safe from predators, and to have the vegetation that will help meet their nutritional needs.

I believe if they could find an ideal place away from people that would meet their needs, I’m sure they would be there instead.

An example of how limited all animals are to having their personal space is the fact that they are often put in the position to cross roads and highways just to access the lakes.

We need to support plans that manage our regions and parks in ways that are more considerate of the fact that this is a shared valley, respecting the creatures that live here. People often complain about goose droppings, but there can be more beach maintenance during the summer strictly for the removal of goose droppings in our public parks to effectively address the issue in the most responsible way.

Turf grasses, especially near bodies of water in public areas, can be replaced with grasses less tasty to the Canada Goose.

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level up, high enough to obstruct a goose’s view to water is an ideal way to make things less inviting to geese, since they don’t like obstructions blocking their view to any possible modes of escape. Trained dogs like border collies have proven highly successful in herding geese out of golf courses and other facilities. Sound recordings of falcons or eagles, or kites and models of their predators especially the ones that move are known to be most effective. The combined effects of two or more methods and also the rotating of certain methods helps with ensuring better results for deterring Canada geese from public and agricultural areas.

Wild creatures in this valley need to have more habitat around the lake areas, and unobstructed access to the water. The addling of eggs by humans acting as unatural predators to the Canada Goose, invading their nests, destroying their dream of family - this practice is no longer a necessary evil in a valley full of possibilities and ingenuity.

How we treat this bird is a reflection of the very condition we are in. We need to release our control of this creature so our imprint does not stifle out their wild ways, and uninhibited hearts. It is vital that we value the life of the Canada Goose and its freedom to move forward in a higher way towards a future where we better value the life and the freedom of all creation.

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Air Cadets learn that sky’s the limit and beyond Lyonel Doherty Oliver Chronicle “Through adversity to the stars.”

That’s what kept Flight Corporal Elizabeth Harkness strong as an Air Cadet in 232 Bighorn Squadron.

This motto formed part of her inspirational speech at the 70th annual ceremonial review in Oliver on May 27.

Harkness was frank, talking about the pressure to succeed and the fear of failure to the point where she almost gave up.

“To all of you that have had that feeling, no matter your rank or age, you must believe it’s not true.”

Harkness said what changed her mind about this was a silver medal she was given by a family friend. An emblem on a miniature set of wings had the words – “Through adversity to the stars.”

“And it hit me. This was my reason, the entire reason that I will continue on my journey. Some day, now or later in life, I want to be able to reach the stars.”

Harkness said being in Air Cadets has shown her how strong she can be, and has taught her trust, respect, honour, humility and fellowship.

“They have become well known friends, silently backing me up in unfamiliar situations, and kept me breathing while I stood rigidly at attention in front of our national flag.”

Harkness said every command barked at her and every

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turn on parade brought her higher in spirit.

Worth said Chris Yerburgh joined the services and reShe recalled seeing the gliders flying in the crystal blue turned to serve the squadron well. Tom Moojalsky, the sky over her house. They were so calm and silent that she absolute epitome of spit and polish, also joined the RCAF, would close her eyes and imagine how peaceful it would be and poet laureate George Bowering now spends his time up there. But her imagination did it no justice. in Cancun.

“No words can describe the beauty of beWorth said his life has been directed by ing in a small glider over a thousand feet off the cadets, providing him with an opporthe ground, floating over the earth . . . it’s tunity to follow his dream and make some And it hit me. This really a humbling experience.” great friends along the way.

Reviewing Officer Ron Worth recalled was my reason, the Commanding Officer Capt. Kim Schur standing in the cadets’ shoes 60 years ago. entire reason that I said the cadets have formed some solid He was 14 then, a time of outhouses and will continue on my friendships that will last. steam trains.

“You guys will laugh about some of the journey. Some day, He also recalled his first summer camp hardest times and reminisce about those in Gimli, Manitoba, where he did his first now or later in life, who have passed.”

I want to be able to “nose plant” on parade.

Oliver Mayor Ron Hovanes said the ca“I remember my first solo flight, the reach the stars. dets have been good citizens and a great absolute freedom I felt . . . at 16 years old - Elizabeth Harkness asset to the community. taking my girlfriend for a ride through the “You will know what you can do as indiskies.” viduals and will carry that with you for the Worth said he was going through old rest of your life.” memorabilia and came across a letter of recommendation Four cadets received awards during the ceremony. from then Commanding Officer Harry Green. “I am sure Flight Sgt. Christopher Kirs received the Legion Medal of that got me into RCAF officer training school.”

Excellence, while Flight Sgt. Michael Pattison received the Worth also remembered his close friend, Doug Corbish- Strathcona Medal. ley, the first winner of the Bertram Trophy for outstanding Leading Air Cadets Brody and Devon Mazzei won the cadet, and Randy Koenig, chosen as their BC representa- award for best first year cadets. tive on a crack drill squad.

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Board of control drafting new agreement for lake A group of students from UBC’s Okanagan campus has looked at issues from every angle, and have come up with several recommendations for the future of Osoyoos Lake.

Professor Bernard Bauer said his Earth and Environmental Sciences class has studied the hydrology and flow problems with Osoyoos Lake and they believe a happy medium can be found to satisfy multiple users and interests.

Management of the outflow of water from Zosel Dam (in the State of Washington) has been covered under an order of approval for the past 25 years, but the agreement expires in 2013 and the Osoyoos Lake Board of Control, which is part of the International Joint Commission (IJC), is developing a new agreement. The board

Centre awarded RV West magazine sixth annual Readers Choice Awards saw the Oliver Visitor Information Centre win the bronze award for “favourite visitor information centre” in BC. As an award winner, Oliver will be listed in the magazine, eMagazine (on the web for a full year), eNewsletter (emailed to 10,000 subscribers per month), and on the website. The visitor centre will also receive a certificate.

The survey gives a snapshot of magazine readers’ favourite destinations and things they like to do when vacationing. The magazine publishes an awards ballot in the fall issue and receives dozens of surveys each year. It then tabulates the results for each region.

This year’s results were tabulated based on over 528 individual category nominations.

Mural tainted The Oliver RCMP has been receiving increased complaints of graffiti showing up in the community.

On May 30, two incidents of fresh graffiti were reported in the area of Station Street.

More recently, the mural that Oliver Sagebrushers painted on the Field’s building was tainted by a black scrawl. This has caused great dismay, with residents wondering what type of human being would destroy such a beautiful work of art.

Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect so that justice can be served. Call 250498-3422.

consists of three American and three Canadian officials.

“Of the eight studies that were commissioned and studied, most provided really good scientific input,” said Bauer. Two studies, conducted by the State of Washington Water Research Center recommend an increase in water inflow into the lake from the Canadian side to support conservation flows in the Okanogan River below Oroville, WA. By carefully examining all of the studies and historical flow records, the students determined this was not in the best interest of the lake or the stakeholders on both sides of the border.

“It’s all one river system,” said student Adam Farr. “If you start requiring more water out of the Okanagan

River on the Canadian side, it may have severe consequences for water resources management in places like Kelowna and Vernon.”

“The students examined the recommendation regarding new flow criteria and decided that there was no legal basis to make this happen, and the natural hydrology of the basin can’t actually support the flow requirements that the State of Washington has imposed on itself downstream of Zosel Dam,” said Bauer. “They (students) made recommendations to the IJC regarding a new management plan for maintaining lake levels in Osoyoos Lake while also allowing operators (north and south of the border) to achieve multiple objectives in a more flexible manner.”

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Environmental Assessment of the Proposed Kingsvale-Oliver Natural Gas Pipeline Reinforcement Project Open House and Invitation to Comment FortisBC (Proponent) is proposing the Kingsvale-Oliver Natural Gas Pipeline Reinforcement Project (proposed Project). The proposed Project consists of looping the existing FortisBC pipeline system between Kingsvale and Oliver, by installing a second pipeline approximately 161 km in length and building new compression facilities at Kingsvale, Trail and Yahk.

There are 30 days for the submission of comments by the public in relation to the draft Application Information Requirements. The comment period will begin on May 30, 2012 and end on June 28, 2012. All comments received during this comment period in relation to the Application Information Requirements will be considered.

The proposed Project is subject to review under British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Act and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act.

The intention of seeking public comments is to ensure that all potential effects – environmental, economic, social, heritage and health – that might result from the Project are identified for consideration as part of the assessment process. At this stage of the process, the primary intent is to receive feedback about the studies or information required for a comprehensive environmental assessment.

The Proponent must obtain an environmental assessment certificate before any work can be undertaken on the proposed Project. However, prior to submission of an application (Application) for a certificate by the Proponent, the Environmental Assessment Office of British Columbia (EAO) must first approve Application Information Requirements.

The Application Information Requirements will specify the studies to be conducted and the detailed information to be provided by the Proponent in its Application. The EAO has now received draft Application Information Requirements from the Proponent and invites comments on this draft.

In order to provide information about the Application Information Requirements the EAO invites the public to attend an Open House.

There will be three Open Houses, to be held as follows: Princeton & District Community Skills Centre, 206 Vermilion Avenue, Princeton on: June 11, 2012 from: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at:

at: Victory Hall, 427 - 7th Avenue, Keremeos on: June 12, 2012 from: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at: Yahk Community Centre on: June 13, 2012 from: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

After taking public comments into account, the EAO will finalize the Application Information Requirements and issue them to the Proponent.

The EAO accepts public comments through the following ways: • By online form at: www.eao.gov.bc.ca • By mail: Scott Bailey, Executive Project Director Environmental Assessment Office PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9V1 • By fax: Fax: 250-356-6448 An electronic copy of the Application Information Requirements and information regarding the environmental assessment process are available at www.eao.gov.bc.ca. Copies of the Application Information Requirements are also available for viewing at libraries and Municipal Offices in Keremeos, Oliver, Merritt, Princeton, Trail, Creston, Montrose (Village Hall only), and Yahk (Community Hall only).

There will be an additional comment period during the Application review stage when you will also be able to provide comments to the EAO on the proposed Project.

NOTE: All submissions received by the EAO during the comment period in relation to the proposed Project are considered public and will be posted to the EAO website.

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Two men on a mission bring joy to orphans Lyonel Doherty Oliver Chronicle If you think you know what poverty is . . . you really don’t . . . unless you’ve been to Transnistria.

Imagine being so poor that you can’t afford to care about anyone else. Or, like some people, you become so desperate you have to sell your own daughter to the sex trade.

That’s what life is like in this disputed region of Moldova in eastern Europe, where life is so bleak that hope never enters the mind.

But an Oliver man is looking beyond the darkness and doing what he can to make life better for orphaned children there.

Jeff Crowley recently returned from Transnistria with Dale Chobotar from Osoyoos. They delivered shoes and toothbrushes to 400 children in two orphanages. They also did a ton of work fixing things that hadn’t seen a hammer and nail for ages.

“Everything is so old.

It’s like being 50 years After seeing the chilback in time,” Crowley said. dren’s plight, CrowLast year Crowley ley felt compelled to helped build playground organize a massive equipment for the orcampaign to outfit phans, who had never every orphan with experienced the joy of a tunnel slide. After seeing new shoes. He also the childrens’ plight, he went to work fixing felt compelled to orga300 broken beds in nize a massive campaign the orphanage. to outfit every orphan with new shoes.

Last month Crowley and Chobotar delivered the shoes and took on a number of other tasks. For example, they purchased new tables for the kids to eat on, and hauled lumber to fix 300 beds.

“Every bed was broken. It was like sleeping in a taco,” said Crowley, noting the children slept on mattresses from the 1940s.

The work was physically and mentally exhausting for the two men, who had to come to terms with all this poverty every day.

The childrens’ diet was soup and bread, and they would sometimes go without a bath or shower for two weeks.

“The kids have no mom or dad, so they just want someone to love them,” Crowley said.

But their future, he admitted, is grim. Once they are old enough (17 or 18) they are shown the door and are out on the street. Crowley said some of the boys become hardened criminals, and most of the girls fall victim to human trafficking.

“There is no hope for these children . . . they rob, steal or kill, whatever they have to do to survive.”

Crowley said there are people waiting for these girls to leave the orphanage so they can force them into the sex trade. He knows of one girl who will be leaving the home in four months, at which time she will become a prostitute.

With no money or food, what other option do the children have? Is there no compassion?

“You can’t afford to care (in Transnistria),” Crowley said, noting that economics have everything to do with how people treat each other.

“If we had the orphanages here, we would snap up those kids in 30 seconds . . . because we can afford to.”

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Jeff Crowley (left) and Dale Chobotar pose for a photo after outfitting a little orphan girl in Transnistria with a new pair of shoes.

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Needless to say, these trips have changed Crowley’s life (for the good and the bad).

“I’ve become a better person . . . I want to make sure they (the children) don’t become part of the system. They’re not going to be prostitutes as long as I’m alive. The day they get kicked out (of the orphanage), that’s the day I’ll meet them.”

Crowley has embarked on another mission that he hopes people can help him with. He plans to return to Transnistria in October to replace 81 windows in another

orphanage before winter settles. He needs $16,000 for the task.

“How can I come home and be here thinking that these kids are freezing to death?”

Crowley is raising the money through the local group, “For the Least of These,” run by Bob Ellis.

For more information on how to donate, call Crowley at 250-488-6896 or 250498-3788. You can also email him at jeffcablerocket@yahoo.ca. Donations can also be sent to Crowley via mail at RR3, Site 1, Compartment 41, Oliver, BC, V0H 1T0. Donations over $25 are tax deductible.

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Society plans to rebuild old Fairview Hotel Jessica Murphy Special to the Chronicle Jane Stelkia stunned her fellow board members recently with a $5,000 donation to the Fairview Heritage Townsite Society.

Stelkia, chair of the society for the past three years, marked her resignation with the gift.

“I want to see success come to the plan, and I will continue to help out when I can,” she said.

Stelkia referred to the society’s plan to rebuild the Fairview Hotel as an operating country inn.

“We want the building to look like the original, but with the changes necessary for a modern building,” said society treasurer Allan Close.

The Fairview Hotel, known as the “big tepee,” was the iconic hotel situated in the Fairview Townsite, two kilometres west of Oliver. Its trademark pointed roof could be seen for miles from the valley bottom, hence its nickname.

It was built in 1898, but was destroyed by fire in 1902. Two people perished with it.

It is proposed the new structure would function as a boutique country inn, to maintain the look and character of the 19th century.

When the “big tepee” was built, Fairview was the largest settlement between Seattle and Barkerville, with more than 3000 citizens. With the discovery of gold by “OneArmed Reed” in 1888, miners “goldrushed” to the area then known as Camp Fairview.

Hundreds of claims were staked, and many gold and silver mines began operation. The ore was crushed at the local stamp mills, then carted to Greenwood for further refinement and smelting.

The names “Morning Star,” the “Susie,” the “Jim Dandy,” “Rattler,” and the Fairview Mine still conjure images of miners, packhorses, and saloons. The remains of Moffat’s Saloon can still be seen in upper Fairview, and at the townsite itself, the J.R. Brown house, circa 1897, is the only original building left. But anyone with a discerning eye, and a touch of romance, can ferret out other buildings by looking for lilac bushes; they still bloom every spring, and wherever one is rooted, you can bet a homestead was nearby, with a garden tended by someone who appreciated the scent of lilac.

Together with the history of Fairview, the society is also mandated to protect and preserve the ecology of the area. The Townsite is home to some 88 blue and red listed species of animals and plants. (That listing refers to rarity and endangerment.)

In 2003 the Fairview Heritage Townsite Society constructed an old-fashioned serpentine fence and created a walkway through the Townsite. Visitors are welcome, but it is hoped that they will stay on the trail and be alert to the presence of rattle snakes and the occasional black widow spider. Ground nesting birds live throughout the site — some nesting in discarded and rusty artifacts — demonstrating an interesting synergy between history and ecology.

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1st WEDNESDAYS - The Sunnybank Ladies Auxiliary meeting at 1:30 pm at Sunny Bank Centre, Everyone welcome, Coffee & tea after.

3rd WEDNESDAYS - For ladies on their own. The Oliver/Osoyoos Friendship Club holds a lunch. We have interesting speakers and an excellent catered lunch. Call Carol at 250-498-2362 or Dorothy at 250-498-6210 for more information.

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2nd THURSDAYS - The Oliver/Osoyoos MS Group meets from 10 am to 12 pm in the basement of the Community Resources Building, Oliver. Contact Ron at 250-498-4372.

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Jane Stelkia hands a $5,000 cheque to Allan Close and Joyce Thomson, fellow board members of the Fairview Heritage Townsite Society.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Legion awards Oliver youth Chris Yerburgh Special to the Chronicle

Lyonel Doherty photo

The principal of magic

Principal David Foster of Tuc-el-Nuit Elementary School prepares to get spiked during John Kaplan’s “AbracaDAZZLE” magic show at the school recently. Kaplan is shown here with his assistant getting ready for the grand illusion.

The Oliver legion held its monthly general meeting on May 14 with 25 members and three guests present.

The president made a presentation of a BC/Yukon Command primary poster and essay contest. Third place for black and white poster went to Benjamin Koenig from Tucel-Nuit Elementary School. The award consisted of a certificate and a cheque. In order to get this far, Benjamin’s entry previously won first place in the local branch and zone events.

The president, along with the honours and The branch sent a awards chairman, Don colour party and Bousfield, presented honour guard to Kent Dagenais with his life membership. This Loomis, Washington is a significant award to honour two Canafor any legion member, dian veterans buried signifying many years in that cemetery. of legion membership, The Oliver legion dedicated service and volunteering within the has done this for the legion and within the past 20 years. community in which he lives.

The following donations were approved: $559 from the poppy fund to help with cost of hearing aids for a veteran; $150 to pay for the entertainment for the veterans dinner; up to $1,000 to overhaul the pool table; up to $200 to replace the old speakers in the lounge, and $491.65 to sponsor the Oliver legion slo-pitch team.

The president initiated Rick Stepan prior to the meat draw on May 5.

Approval was received for our change of notice for our branch bylaws. At this point, Sharon Dagenais submitted her resignation as secretary and an election was held, with Kate Krist being elected. The president then installed Krist in her position of secretary.

The branch sent a colour party and honour guard to Loomis, Washington on May 28 (US Memorial Day) to honour two Canadian veterans buried in that cemetery. Branch 97 has been performing this tribute for the past 20 years or more.

On May 26 there was a zone meeting held at Branch 22 in Summerland, followed by a leadership and business management workshop, which carried on until Sunday morning.

The attendance draw was won by Kate Krist.

Directory of Religions VALLEY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 30850 Black Sage Rd. Sunday Worship Gathering: 9:45 a.m.

250.498.4829

ST. EDWARD THE CONFESSOR

(Anglican/Episcopal) Welcomes you!

34660 - 103 St., Oliver

Rev. Patrick Reid

Sunday Service and Sunday School: 11:00 a.m.

Information: 250.498.2735

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH All are welcome 748 Similkameen Ave.

Pastor: Oscar Halvorson

Services Saturday: Sabbath School: 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service: 11 a.m.

250.498.4820

OLIVER WORD OF LIFE CENTRE 5825 Princess Place

Pastors Cameron & Margaret Ogilvie

Sunday Services:

Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.

(includes Children’s Church) Wed. 7:00 p.m. - Bible Study at the Church 250.498.4434 www.oliverwordoflife.ca

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCC) Visitors welcome!

342nd Ave. at Airport Rd. Pastor Darren Siegle Divine Service: 11 a.m. Sunday Sunday School: 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month 9:45 - 10:45 Adult Bible Study: 9:45 a.m.

LIVING WAY CHRISTIAN CENTRE

live * laugh * dream * love 8127 River Rd. - 3 miles north of Oliver

Pastors Mark & Rae Pankratz Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. www.livingway.com 250.498.4595

OLIVER UNITED CHURCH 9915 - 358th Ave.

Minister: Rev. Heather Burton

Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m.

All are welcome

OLIVER ALLIANCE

Just north of town on Hwy 97

Lead Pastor: Jeremy Cook Pastor of Seniors: Henry Wiebe

Children’s Ministry: Carol Freeman Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Join us for refreshments and fellowship after the service.

Children’s Church and Nursery care available during the service.

Box 938, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0 250.498.2781 email: ounitedc@persona.ca

and Adult Sunday School 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.

CHRIST THE KING Catholic Church (6044 Spartan St.) Pastor: Fr. Gabriel Chinnaperiannan Weekend Mass times: Saturdays at 5:00 pm Sundays at 9:30 am All are welcome Phone: 250-498-3934 Website: ctkoliver.org

Kids FORCE

Phone: 250.498.4253 www.oliveralliancechurch.com Office : 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Mon. - Fri.

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A large wholesaler of fine Persian & Oriental carpets is now insolvent. Their assets are ordered to be sold by auction.

All items are guaranteed as hand woven, or hand made with natural fibers.

Consignments for liquidation from various cancelled exhibitions have been added to this auction.

OUTSTANDING COLLECTION OF PERSIAN: ORIENTAL CARPETS LARGE WOOL AND SILKS

auction: saturday, june 9 at 2 pm view from 1 pm TURKOMAN, SILK TABRIZ, KASHAN, SHIRAZ GASHGAI, SIRJAN, BOKHARA, HAMADAN, KHAL MOHAMEDI, CHOBI, NAIN, TRIABAL BALOUCH, ONE OF A KIND VILLAGE RUGS, MASTER WORK BY RENOWnED ARTISANS, RUNNERS, SCATTER RUGS, OVERSIZED AND MANY LARGE DINING, LIVING ROOM SIZES.

WATERMARK BEACH RESORT 15 Park Place, Osoyoos (Corner of Park Place & Main Street) Terms: Cash, Visa, MC, Amex, and certified cheques, 15% Buyers premium plus HST in effect. Some items in advertisement are subject to prior sales/error/omissions. All sales are final. For more info call 604 808 6808.

Licensed auctioneers.

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CHRONICLE DEADLINES

COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS

CLASSIFIED ADS by 9:00 a.m. Tuesdays (Must be prepaid, cash, Visa or Mastercard) Email: office@oliverchronicle.com DISPLAY ADVERTISING (boxed): 12:00 p.m. noon Fridays.

NEWS COPY: 10:00 a.m. Mondays CLASSIFIED AD RATES: Up to 20 words - $6.00; 20¢ each additional word.

Per column inch $6.00 plus HST NOTICES: Weddings, engagements, birth announcements, cards of thanks, in memoriums, obituaries and other notices (min. charge) $7.50 plus HST for 32 words and under. 20¢ each additional word.

Business display advertising rates on application.

PHONE 250.498.4416 or 250.498.3711 Fax: 250.498.3966. Email: sales@oliverchronicle.com or mail your advertisement to: OLIVER CHRONICLE, P.O. Box 880, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0 or drop in to our Main Street office (next door to the Oliver Theatre), or drop in our door letter slot.

CHRONICLE OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Advertisements must comply with the British Columbia Human Rights Act, which prohibits any advertising that discriminates against any person because of his/her race, religion, sex, colour, nationality, ancestry or place of origin.

NOTICES

NOTICES

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: the Estate of POUL AAGE FALKENHOLT also known as POUL A FALKENHOLT also know as POUL FALKENHOLT, Deceased, formerly of 740 Tilton Avenue, Town of Oliver, in the Province of British Columbia, V0H 1T0, who died on May 6, 2012.

Creditors and others having claims against the estate of POUL AAGE FALKENHOLT also known as POUL A FALKENHOLT also known as POUL FALKENHOLT are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor c/o Alan P. Czepil, Barrister and Solicitor, Box 1800, 6313 Main Street, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0 on or before July 11, 2012, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The Estate of ELEANOR ANN EVANS also known as ELEANOR ANNE EVANS, deceased, formerly of 38804-99 Street, RR2, Site 8, C7, Town of Oliver, in the Province of British Columbia, V0H 1T0, who died on April 11, 2012.

Creditors and others having claims against the estate of ELEANOR ANN EVANS also known as ELEANOR ANNE EVANS, are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor c/o Alan P. Czepil, Barrister and Solicitor, Box 1800, 6313 Main Street, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0 on or before June 30, 2012, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

CROSSWORDS

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

OLIVER COUNTRY MARKET starts JUNE 21 to Sept 27.

Thursday mornings 8;30 12:30. Applications being accepted now. Call 250498-3369.

OLIVER COUNTRY MARKET. Artisans, crafters, bakers, farmers, bee keepers, foodies...singers, dancers, street entertainers... Oliver Country Market is now accepting applications for NEW Market Day THURSDAY morning, 8:30 - 12:30.

Call Jean 250-498-3369.

COVERT FARMS needs 9 F/T farm labourers. Start July 25 to Nov. 5. $10.25 hr.

Phone 250-498-2731. Email: info@covertfarm.ca

WANTED Lady 55+ to house-sit. Have a small older dog. Must have patience.

Please call 250-498-0326 for an interview. Also must have own car.

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GOOD SHEPHERD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Parents interested in enrolling their child for 2012 school year in K-7, and F/T Kindergarten Call 250-495-3549 (school), 250-495-5077 (home), or email: gscsadmin@gmail. com 37ctf

Advertising Regulations: The Oliver Chronicle reserves the right to classify ads under appropriate headings and to separate therefore and to determine the page location.

The Oliver Chronicle reserves the right to revise, edit, classify or reject any advertisement and to retain any answers directed to the Chronicle Box Reply Service and to repay the customer the sum paid for the advertise ment and box rental. All claims of errors to advertisements must be received by the publishers within seven days after the first publication.

It is agreed by the advertiser requesting space that the liability of the Oliver Chronicle in the event of failure to publish an advertisement or in the event of an error appearing in the advertisement as published, shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for only one incorrect insertion for the portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect or omitted item only and that there shall be no liability in any event greater than the amount paid

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RENTALS NOTICES RENTALS

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THANK YOU Bateman House Consumers and Oliver/Osoyoos Mental Health staff extend our heartfelt thanks to Super Valu, BuyLow and the reidents of Oliver for making our yard sale and BBQ a huge success through their donations.

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CARD OF THANKS The Oliver Lioness and Lions clubs wish to thank everyone that made donations, and the 30 walkers who along with 16 dogs, which included four St. John Ambulance therapy dogs, raised $2,357 in the Purina Walk for Guide Dogs held Sunday, May 27 in Lions Park. A great success considering the numerous fundraisers underway over the weekend in our little town!

Thanks also to our corporate sponsors for their generosity: Firehall Bistro, Buy Low Foods, Oliver’s Bakery & Deli, Tru Building Centre, Country Wines, and Sandra of the former Dollar Store (Oliver Mall). A barbecue and sunny weather contributed to a perfect day.

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AUTOS

1990 GMC TRACKER 4x4.

4 cylinder. removable hard top. 5-speed. $2800. Call 250-485-0339.

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1992 GEO METRO convertible, good condition.

165,000 km on motor & clutch. Rigged for RV towing. Call 250-490-7259.

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Your Home...

Is Your Castle

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DESERT HILLS WINERY is looking for 10 F/T vineyard workers to start immediately. Must speak Punjabi or English. Starting $12 hour.

Please submit resume to info@deserthills.ca or fax 250-498-3015.

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CLASS 1 TRUCK DRIVER with air brakes. Approximately 3 months, starting 3rd week of June to 3rd week of September. Wages dependent upon experience, forklift experience is an asset. Contact: Ed Huffman 250-689-7831 or Surinder Mann 250-485-8205.

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THE GRILL at NkMip Golf Course is looking for two experienced cooks to join our team. Forward resume to thegrillatnkmipgc@yahoo. ca 50c1

OLIVER BOYS & GIRLS CLUB is seeking a Youth Worker in OK Falls. Coordinate and implement summer rec and events for youth. Must be a full-time student returning to school next year. Age 19-30, 35 hours/Wk. June 18 - Aug. 31. $14 hr. E-mail resume to lslobodzian@ boysandgirlsclubs.ca or drop off to Lindsay Slobodzian at 475 School Ave. Oliver.

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DESERT HILLS WINERY is seeking 2 FT Vineyard Managers. Min. 1 year experience. Must speak Punjabi or English. Starting $15 hr.

Please submit resume to info@deserthills.ca or fax 250-498-3015.

GET YOUTH WORKING! The Oliver Visitor Centre is offering seasonal employment to a youth between the ages of 15-29 years.

Requirements: Outgoing personality, strong verbal communications, friendly positive manner and enjoy contact with individuals of all backgrounds. Excellent knowledge of the Oliver & area, attention to detail, computer/Internet skills required. June - September.

Candidate must not be a full time student, be unemployed, currently not on a EI Claim or on an EI claim which ended in the past 3 years. Participants please visit http://www.getyouthworking.ca#!Home/mainpage regarding all criteria/ eligibility. Submit resume in person to Rhoda Brooks at the Oliver Visitor Centre.

6431 Station Street. Call 250-498-6321 ext 3.

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GOLD HILL WINERY needs tasting room staff. P/T, could lead to F/T. Experience is essential. Must have good customer service skills and a good attitude. Call 250498-7268 or e-mail resume to ggill_8@hotmail.com 49p2

SENIOR NEEDS small lawn mowed and weed-eater work done. Road #18. 2 hours per week. $10 hour.

Call 250-498-0130 evenings.

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Must love people. THE GOOD LIFE NAILS & DAY SPA. We need a team member to help us with our busy summer season. The successful candidate will be a licensed nail technician or esthetician capable in a variety of services, with particular emphasis on pedicure. $14 per hour plus commission. and tips. 8905 Main St. Osoyoos. 250-495-4425 thegoodlifeosoyoos@gmail. com FB The Good Life Osoyoos.

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KING TOMATO FARM needs 4 F/T seasonal farm workers. July 20, 2012 to Sept. 20, 2012. Oliver area. $10.25 hr. Piece work at Government standards. Call 250-498-7839.

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FOR SALE

EMERALD CEDER EDGING Buy direct from grower.

6 ft. tall - 10 for $240 Planting and delivery avail.

Call BUDGET NURSERIES 250-498-2189.

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ALFALFA – grass/hay on Road 18, in Oliver. $8/per bale. Call 250-498-2918.

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UTILITY TRAILER - 4 x 10.

Loading ramp, new tires, $400. Call 250-485-0339.

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WATKINS NEW PRODUCT LINE FOR 2012. Too many to list. Call Inez & Ken 250498-4450.

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Wednesday, June 6, 2012 Oliver Chronicle B13

COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

CHERRY HYDRO COOLER. 2 compressors 7.5 hp & 5 hp, stainless steel tank, 40-50 boxes per hour. Good condition. $50,000 OBO Call Gary 250-498-9696.

BALDY VIEW CONDO: Adjacent to Quails Nest Art Club. 1 bdrm with shared carport. W/D/F/S included. $98,000. Call 250-498-3542 or 250-533-3542.

RESIDENTIAL EVICTION SERVICESTerminal Bailiffs, Call 250-493-2618.

ROYAL LEPAGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

2 BDRM HOUSE in rural area for rent. Avail. July 1, N/S, N/P. Call 250-498-2718.

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1 BDRM CABIN - 6 km N of Oliver. Access to OK River.

A/C. Furnished. $610 mth. incl. utilities. Avail. June 1.

36’ 5TH WHEEL. Skirted, large deck, fully furnished.

A/C. Avail. May 10. $750 mth. Includes utilities. Pets considered. Ref and Damage dep. required. Call 250495-2872 (cell) 250-6895045.

1700 CAMPION BOAT. 115 Merc - tuned, ready to go!

New steering, new battery. $2,800 OBO. May take part trade. Call 250-485-0339.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

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2500 SQ. FT. COMMERCIAL SPACE. 2nd floor, above the public library.

Bright and open. Good for offices/dance studio etc.

Call 250-485-7880.

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8 FOOT FRONTIER camper.

Fridge, stove & furnace all in excellent working condition.

No leaks. $1200.00 OBO. Call 250-498-3456.

STACKING WASHER & DRYER. Whirlpool. Newer, used. $775. Call 250-4986316.

2001 TRAVEL TRAILER Rustler, 25 feet long. $7,900.

OBO. Call George 250-4983670.

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY CASA RIO - 2 bed, 2 bath. $850 & $875 mo.

250-487-8873 Karen Lewis. karen@winecapitalrealty. com

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1) Great little home in country setting, all new inside. $750 month plus utilities, available immediately.

2) Two bedroom condo centrally located. Long term tenant required. Available immediately.

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ROOM FOR RENT. Private entrance and washroom.

W/D. $350 mth. Call 250485-2040.

1200 SQ FT - 3 bdrm house.

Central Air, newly renovated.

Nice and clean yard. $800 mth. plus utilities. Call 250689-2500 or 250-498-4711.

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Welcome

To the new owners of Sinbad’s Seafood Café!

Congratulations to Dave, Deb, Mike and Shar

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LANDSCAPE

EMERALD CEDER EDGING Buy direct from grower.

6 ft. tall - 10 for $240 Planting and delivery avail.

Call BUDGET NURSERIES 250-498-2189.

Best Wishes

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CHIHUAHUA - 6 months old. Male. Good with adults and kids. Looking for loving home. $300. Please call 250-498-6283.

FOR LEASE: 2500 sq. ft. of warehouse space, climate controlled with 18 ft. ceilings. 2 - 10 x 16 doors, loading dock, paved yard, completely fenced, 2 security systems. Call 250-490-7259.

For more information please call Nita Neufield at Royal LePage South Country Property Management.

250-498-6222.

DELTA - Thickness Planer.

12.5 inch. Almost new with extra blades. Call 250-4984793.

PETS

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Jind Fruit Company is now hiring fruit packing line workers at the Osoyoos facility. $12/hour. Starting July 1st.

for a happy retirement to Jim & Willi.

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FREE - to approved home.

Spayed cat, 8 months old.

Call Theresa 250-497-6733 or 250-492-4921 in OK Falls.

Please fax resume to 250-495-7690 or for more info contact Jesse at 250-689-9707

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You can remember someone special with your gift to the Canadian Cancer Society

To donate In Memory or In Honour: online: www.cancer.ca or mail to: PO Box 1872, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0 Please include: Your name & address for a receipt, the name of the person being remembered, and the name & address to send a card to.

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SHOP FOREMAN required at busy GM Dealership in Central Alberta. Minimum 5 years of Journeyman experience. Send resume to: dgraff@adamsgm.com.

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COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS OBITUARY In loving memory

Robert (Bob) Judd Anderson 1924 - 2012

Robert (Bob) Judd Anderson of Osoyoos went on the road to Heaven on Tuesday, May 29, 2012.

He was predeceased by his wife, Mildred (nee Ray); his parents; three sisters; one brother.

He is survived his sister, Flora Howel; daughters, Lynn (Philip) Des Mazes; Gail (Don) Krusel; son, Garnet (Colleen) Anderson; five grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. He is also survived by his partner of six years Gladys and her children, Gina (Rob), Nola (Bill), Gary (Monty), Ben (Lori); seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Robert and Mildred owned Andersons Diamond Shop for 56 years in Osoyoos. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion for 67 years. Robert loved fishing, exploring new roads, lakes, streams and travelling to various places in BC, the Yukon and Alaska.

Thank you to Dr. Harries and staff in Penticton, Dr. West and staff in Osoyoos, Lynn Wilson and the Palliative care program, the staff at SOGH and Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service.

Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com

Arrangements entrusted to Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium, Oliver & Osoyoos, BC. www.nunes-pottinger.com

OBITUARY

THANK YOU

Thank You The Linderman, Deforge and Cartwright families would like to extend our utmost gratitude to all of the wonderful people that were there for our Mother, Betty Linderman. All of the relatives and friends who travelled, the neighbours and friends in Oliver who attended the celebration of Mom’s life. Everyone who sent flowers, cards and sympathies. Dr. Johnson & staff, Sunnybank Centre and the wonderful people who work there, Nurse Next Door and Pauline who is the best, Lynn and the staff of the home-care program, John and Daryn of Nunes - Pottinger Funeral Service, and lastly the neighbours and friends of Sunningdale Estates who were so supportive of Mom and Dad for the past few months as she battled so courageously. Terry and Karen, Liz and many others who provided us with food any time we came to visit. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

We will miss Mom, but know that she is in each of your hearts.

OBITUARY

In loving memory

Doreen Margery Minard (nee Biech)

Feb. 14, 1924 - May 26, 201

RENTALS

RENTALS

2 BDRM COTTAGE - Fully renovated. No drinking, no smoking. $800 mth. plus utilities. Avail. immed. Call 250-498-0467 or 250-4987171.

4 BDRM HOUSE - 2 full bath. All new paint, sun deck, nice view. Avail. June 15. $1,000 mth. plus power.

12168 Fairview Rd. Oliver.

Call 250-498-7757.

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OBITUARY

In loving memory

Arthur Dale Galisky Aug. 24, 1938 - May 30, 2012.

Arthur Dale Galisky (Dale) passed away May 30, 2012 at the age of 73 after a bout with cancer. Dale was born August 24, 1938.

He is survived by wife, Joyce; daughter, Elna (Gene) Martell; son, Randy (Gloria), and daughter, Tracy (Darren) Doucette; grandchildren, Rhys & Danielle Martell, Jocelyn and Justin Doucette and Ben and Grayson Galisky; great-grandchildren, Anjolie Doucette and Jude Martell; brothers, Milt, Ron, and Lawrence; sisters, Arlene, Dawn (Blake), Pat (Drift) and Merlene (Frankiw) and step-children, Ginger Barry and Brandy Berry.

Predeceased by his first wife, Aleita (Lee) and Father and Mother, Art and Jean Galisky.

A funeral service was held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 2, 2012 at St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Oliver, BC. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Gideons or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com

Arrangements entrusted to Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium, Oliver & Osoyoos, BC. www.nunes-pottinger.com OBITUARY

In loving memory

Donald Robert Wilson May 11, 1940 - Hamilton, Ontario On May 19, 2012, I said goodbye to my family and friends as my journey through this world of Alzheimer’s came to its end. I want to thank my wife, Carol of Oliver; sons, James (Cheryl) of Edmonton, Derek (Kimiko) and granddaughter, Eimi and Ayana of Japan for their abundant love and constant support as they made this trip with me.

I would also like to thank members of the Penticton Radio Controlled Boat Club for their many years of friendship and support.

Finally, along with my family, I wish to thank the staff at Brookhaven Care Home in Westbank and Westview Place Care Home in Penticton for their many years of kindness and professional care.

It is my hope that you all will celebrate my life in your own way as there will be no services.

Cremation and other arrangements have been handled by the very competent people at Hanson’s Funeral Home in Penticton.

MINARD, DOREEN MARGERY (nee Biech) late of Penticton, BC was born in Lamont, Alberta on February 14th, 1924 and passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at the Penticton Regional Hospital at the age of 88 years. Doreen is survived by sister-in-law, Viola Biech of Oliver, BC, Aunt Tillie Shole of Red Deer, AB, four nephews, Donald Kelm of Port Angeles, Washington, USA, Larry Severin of New Westminster, BC, Theador Biech of Langley, BC, Darryl Biech of Oliver, BC and four nieces, Nancy Plul of Coaldale, AB, Kathleen Kelm of Calgary, AB, Brenda Markin of Vancouver, BC, Alana LeSueur of Surrey, BC. Doreen is predeceased by husband, Fred Minard, parents, Anna and Rudolph Biech, sister, Eunice Kelm and two brothers, Elmer Biech and Alfred Biech.

Doreen was always ready to play a game of scrabble or cards and usually won. She enjoyed her travels that included trips to Arizona, Utah, Florida, Texas, Hawaii, Alaska, Washington, USA as well as Cuba, China, Australia, Russia, Indonesia, Mexico and the east coast of Canada. She was an RCAF veteran and also worked in a hospital, a bank, a packing house and a forestry camp which is where she met Fred Minard. Doreen lived in various locations including Edmonton, Drayton Valley, AB as well as Oliver, Campbell River, Sidney, Chase and Penticton, BC. Doreen will be greatly missed by her family, friends and neighbours.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 9th, at 11:00 a.m. at the Oliver Cemetery, 117th Street and 352nd Avenue, Oliver, BC, officiated by Pastor Darren Siegel. Following the service a light lunch will be provided at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 9516 – Skagit Avenue (342nd Avenue), Oliver, BC. Condolences may be sent to the family through providencefuneralhomes.com.

Providence Funeral Homes Parkview Chapel 250-493-1774

In loving memory

Anthony Berish

March 9, 1935 - May 31, 2012

CMSgt. Anthony Berish U.S. Air Force Retired, passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at the age of 77. He was born on March 9, 1935 in Waukesha, Wisconsin to Simon and Anna Berish. He was an NRA Life Member, an avid golfer and loved working in his home shop. He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Melia, Theresa and Phyllis and brother, Joseph. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Gail Wheeler Berish; sons, Michael Berish (wife Sandy), Robert Berish (wife Anna); daughters, Nancianne Christoffersen (husband Ronald), Kathleen Funk (husband Joseph); grandchildren, Amber, Shyra, Eric, Adrian; brother, Nikolas Berish; and sister, Mary Aughinbaugh.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 7, 2012 at Colonial Funeral Home at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with full military honours. In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to the American Cancer Society https://www. cancer.org/involved/donate/donateonlinenow/index.

Arrangements entrusted to Colonial Funeral Home 625 Kitty Hawk Universal City, Texas 78148 (210) 658-7037 Fax: (210) 658-1831

Please sign the guestbook at www.colonialuniversal.com

Wednesday, June 6, 2012 Oliver Chronicle B15

COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS RENTALS

SERVICES

SERVICES

YARD SALES

YARD SALES

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AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY renovated two bedroom mobile home with add-on (includes deck and large storage area) New flooring, painting, roofing and window coverings, located in quiet, adult area with longterm renters just south of town. Parking, lawns, big shade trees, and park gazebo. References required. $600 per month plus utilities. Call 250-485-0031 after 6:00 pm.

MARY KAY - SKIN CARE Finally, skin care that’s made for you.

Call Margaret Ogilvie 250-498-4020.

HUTTON’S Interior Decorating & Painting Services.

Painting interior & exterior & colour consultations.

Phone 250-498-6428 Cell 250-498-7430.

GARAGE SALE Sat/Sun, June 9/10 at 7 am to 5 pm both days. Lots of stuff!

38256-71 St. (Tuc-el-Nuit Drive).

ANNUAL MULTI UNIT SALE. June 8/9. 8:00 am - ?? Country Pines. (10 km North of Oliver beside Gallagher Lake Resort.) Household, carpentry, tools...too numerous to mention.

MOVING OUT SALE Queen size bdrm set, queen hide-a-bed, 3 pc dinette, wooden book shelf on wheels, pictures, tools, ods and ends. #24 Cherry Grove Estates. 36676-71 St. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Sat. June 9.

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3 BDRM, 1.5 bath. Nice view and privacy. $800 mth. plus power. Road #20. Call 250-535-1040.

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2 BDRM APT - 5962 Kooteney St. Fairview Manor.

N/P, N/S. Ground floor. $700 mth. includes heat. Avail.

July 1 40+. Call 250-4982243.

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SERVICES

ARGON ELECTRICAL SERVICES Residential - Commercial Electric Heating

DEAN MALMBERG

250-498-4506 Contractor # 43474 9336 348 Ave. Unit A www.argonelectrical.ca

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GARY’S PROPERTY MAINTENANCE. Husband and wife team.

Lawn care and janitor service.

Call 250-498-0199.

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MAC HELP Over 30 years Apple experience, training, repairs, sales, Mac, iPad, iPhone, AppleTV, House calls.

7 days/wk.

Call 250-498-6515 or email machelp@eastlink.ca

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GREEN AS GRASS LAWN MAINTENANCE Lawn maintenance Fertilizing Small pruning jobs Hedge trimming.

Phone 250-498-6741.

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A1 LAWN CARE -lawns - gardens - snow removal - chimneys - power washing - irrigation - firewood CALL 250-485-7916.

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CAM’S PAINTING & DECORATING 30 years experience.

Call 250-498-4020.

ELECTROLYSIS BY MARG Get rid of unwanted hair permanently and safely with just a few treatments. Call 250495-2782.

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JULIE’S UPHOLSTERY CALL JULIE FOR FREE Estimates 250-495-2753.

Household and outdoor furniture. Car, truck and boat interiors. Boat tops, quad and bike seats.

Like Julie’s Upholstery on Facebook.

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DOG BOARDING AND DAYCARE. “Pet Cottage” Call 250-485-8862.

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INDOOR ESTATE SALE. Sat. June 9. 8:00 am - noon.

China, furniture, dishes, freezer, antiques, complete double bed bedroom set, jewelry. Everything must go! #27 Green Acres Park Drive.

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GARAGE SALE - Sat/Sun, June 9/10. 8:00 am - 2:00 pm. 6631 Mountain View Drive.(83 St.)

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NEED YOUR GRASS CUT? Reasonable rates.

Call Tim at 250-485-4365 or my cell at 250-485-2459.

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YARD SALES

WILLOWBROOK FIRE HALL giant yard sale. June 9. 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Concession.

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MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE. Sunday June 10.

9:00 1041 Morningstar Road (near the cemetery.)

MULTI-HOUSE Cul-de-sac yard sale. Fairview Place.

Saturday June 9. 9:00 am - 3:00 pm No early-birds please.

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PET SITTING Available at my home.

References available.

Call 250-689-8085.

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HUGE MOTEL GARAGE SALE. Destiny Beach Resort 20 Magnolia Place, Osoyoos. Sat., June 9. 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Furnishings, patio furniture, counter tops, bunk beds, gas fireplaces, kitchenware and more! No early birds...please.

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KIWANIS MARKET 5992 Sawmill Road.

We accept clean, serviceable items. Drop-off times: 9 am to noon on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Open for sales: 8:30 am to 12:30 pm Saturdays.

We pick-up and deliver on request. Call 250-485-0242 or 250-498-0176.

Please leave a message.

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DOUBLE “O” BIKES AND SPORTS Located in Osoyoos, BC, has an immediate opening for a manager trainee. The successful applicant will have proven people skills as well as a mechanical aptitude. The position will involve all aspects of bicycle repairs, sales and service.

Remuneration is negotiable based on education, training and experience.

Interested applicants can mail their resume to Double “O” Bikes, Box 138, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0 or fax to 250-498-0325.

2 FAMILY YARD SALE- 638 Skagit (342 Ave.) June 9. 8 am - 12 pm. Misc. household goods.

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Collections Manager The Oliver and District Heritage Society is seeking a Collections Manager to support the Society in the planning and implementation of a holistic approach to the preservation and celebration of the community’s rich history. Reporting to the Community Heritage Manager (the supervisor), the Collections Manager oversees and actively participates in the careful acquisition and management of the community’s collections of artifacts, archival materials and works of art and for ensuring appropriate public access to those collections and the knowledge they hold. From time to time related duties may also involve assisting with the preservation of other heritage assets such as built-heritage and cultural landscapes.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate they possess:  The skills to manage the physical aspects of collections care, from storage and exhibition to environmental monitoring, security and disaster preparedness  The knowledge required to complete all administrative duties involving collections management with a focus on the maintenance of collection records, both electronic and paper, in accordance with standard archival, artifact and built heritage records management practices  A commitment to work closely with the supervisor to collect artifacts in accordance with a collections management policy and strategic collections plan  The ability to contribute to overall strategic planning led either by the supervisor or the Board, with a focus on an annual work plan, short/long term goal setting, and budget development for conservation, exhibits and related programming  Experience with visitor services, including facility reception duties, research requests, and the coordination of archival photographic services for research and reproduction purposes  The ability to supervise, train and nurture volunteers within the collections management function along with occasional support staff and/or students  B.A. or other formal post-secondary accreditation in Museum and/or Archival Studies, History, Exhibits, Heritage Conservation or other related fields  A minimum of two years’ experience in collections management with the knowledge of registration methods and practices in the archival, museum and built heritage fields and an understanding of legal and ethical issues  Proficiency in PastPerfect software and MS Office Suite. Knowledge of website design, and various forms of social media would be an asset  The ability to work flexible hours on occasion for exhibit installations, etc.

EmploymEnt opportunity Tinhorn Creek Vineyards in Oliver, BC is one of the Okanagan’s most innovative and environmentally sustainable estate wineries with an extensive health & safety program.

We are looking for a Cellar Assistant for a full-time, salaried position. This position encompasses all aspects of working in a cellar and performing lab analysis and vineyard monitoring.

Requirements of the position:

• Prior winery cellar experience with lab and quality control experience

• Barrel Cellar management an asset

• High degree of organizational skills & attention to detail

• Excellent verbal & written communication skills

• Demonstrates team spirit

• Valid BC drivers license Interested? Send your resume by June 8th to darlene@tinhorn.com or fax to: F: 250-498-3228 Tinhorn Creek Vineyards, Attn: Human Resources ***No phone calls please ***Successful applicants will be notified for a interview.

WORKERS WANTED WORKERS WANTED

This position is for four days per week.

Appleway &&Ironwood Appleway Ironwood Oroville, WA. 98844 Oroville, WA 98844 General Offi ce: 509-476-3646 General Office: www.golddiggerapples.com 476-3646 FamilyWarehouse Warehouse For AAFamily ForOur OurGrowers!

Growers! www.golddiggerapples.com

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Wed., June 6 8 AM - 12 PM SIGN UP DATES SIGN UP DATES ARE: ARE: Wed., June 13TH 8 AM - 12 PM Wed., June 6th  8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Wed.,Cherry June Facility 13th  at 8:00 to 12:00 p.m. 509-476-4885 104a.m.

14th Ave., Oroville TH

Resumes and salary expectation should be submitted by email and attachments to: michael@newmanandnewman.ca Michael Newman Chair Oliver and District Heritage Society Oliver, BC The competition closes June 15, 2012.

Gold Digger 2012 Season Gold Digger 2012Cherry Cherry Season

LOCATION: JOBS INCLUDE:

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Packing, Fruit, Weighing Fruit, Cherry Facility at Sorting, 104 14th Ave.,Receiving Oroville  476-4885

Assembling Boxes, Stacking Packed Fruit, Sanitation, Etc. JOBS Applicants must have IDINCLUDE: showing they are authorized to work in the United States Minimum age to apply is 14. Parents permission willFruit, be needed for 14 & 17 year old.

Sorting, Packing, Receiving Fruit, Weighing We will try to accommodate those that are carpooling together.

Assembling Boxes, Stacking Packed Fruit, Sanitation, Etc.

- Applicants must have ID showing they are authorized to work in the United States -

SPORTS

B16 Oliver Chronicle Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Oliver athletes complete Half Iron contest Shelly Covert, Berwyn Boonstra, and Lee Mounsey from Oliver completed the Oliver Half Iron event in regulation time on Sunday, June 3.

Covert finished 240th overall, with a time of 5:43:02, while Boonstra finished with a time of 6:22:01. Mounsey completed the race in 6:51:22.

The top male finisher was Luke Way from Kelowna (4:22:33). Scott Tremblay from Kaleden finished fourth with a time of 4:28:53.

The top female was Kristin Baker from Edmonton with a time of 4:52:20.

Covert said the swim was the most challenging part of the race for her. “I’m not a swimmer,” she admitted. “That was long.” But she made up for lost time during the bike and run. “It went really well.”

The Half Iron was a training race for Covert who is competing in the Ironman event in Coeur d’Alene in two weeks.

Covert praised the Oliver race for being so well organized with “amazing volunteers.”

Starts after 4:00 pm

$9.99 Lyonel Doherty photos

Carla Piscopo from Burnaby prepares to high-five a supporter near the finish line of the Oliver Half Iron race on June 3. At right, Ruby Ferguson from Coquitlam puts on a smile.

for starter green salad, pasta, sundae 15% off all wine by the glass

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE DIRT IT’S ALL ABOUT THE DIRT

Sometimes, It’s All About The Celebration!

Come and join the fun!

Join us at Road 13 for a Vintage Evening Celebration!

Enjoy a 4 course winemakers dinner Paired with some of our finest vintage wines.

Space is limited to 36 guests For reservations call 250-498-8330

__________________________________________ ROAD 13 VINTAGE EVENING CELEBRATION June 13, 2012

6:13 pm —10:00 pm * $99.00 per person plus taxes and gratuity

Father’s Day “Bubbles For Breakfast” June 17, 2012 Start the morning right at Road 13 Vineyards with a decadent Bubble Breakfast.

Guests will tour the Sparkling Cave and have the opportunity to learn about crafting wine in the Traditional Champagne Method. At the end of the tour, enjoy a luxurious breakfast paired with our highly acclaimed Sparkling Chenin Blanc.

Dare to compare it to its imported counterpart... Orange juice optional!

Expect the wine to be sensational, the food and service fantastic, and the experience to be truly memorable! $49.00 plus tax and gratuity Contact: retail@road13vineyards.com or call 250.498.8330