Online Edition - April 27th, 2011

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2011 ISSUE 44, VOL. 75

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Tuc-el-Nuit school saved by unanimous vote

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Eating healthy Students from Oliver’s elementary and Christian schools fi lled the arena last week as part of Mission Possible Act Green 2011. After collecting 350 pounds of garbage, they dove into a salad bar and fi lled up on healthy foods. Oliver Elementary School collected the most garbage (156 pounds), while Tuc-el-Nuit collected 142. The Christian school collected 47 pounds.

Tuc-el-Nuit parents are celebrating a huge victory as trustees voted unanimously to save the school from clo-sure this year.

“I’m ecstatic and relieved beyond words. It was the right decision,” said Oliver trustee Tamela Edwards after last week’s vote at the board offi ce.

Superintendent of Schools Beverly Young made the fa-vourable recommendation based on the fact the district’s funding is stable due to continued funding protection. She also noted that updated enrollment projections show a de-sirable forecast for most schools.

“It’s just a relief that my daughter (Larissa) will be able to sleep tonight . . . she had trouble sleeping (over this),” said parent Tracy Hunt.

After the vote, Larissa was jumping around with glee outside the board offi ce. Tracy feared what trustees would have decided if parents had not put all that pressure on them. Would they have proceeded with possible closure?

According to Edwards, the board would have reached the same decision since funding protection was restored. Once they received the money needed to stop the school closure consultations, the board made its decision based on that new information.

But Edwards admitted to having a heavy heart during the past couple of months dealing with this sensitive issue.

She noted there were many fearful and anxious parents who contacted her with a lot of passion.

“It’s clear that Tuc-el-Nuit is a fabulous school with a warm and nurturing environment.”

Edwards praised the “remarkable women” behind the Save Oliver Schools (SOS) campaign, noting they showed great dedication and did their research. However, the board was wondering where they were during the commu-nity consultations last year. “They more than made up for their late arrival,” she said.

Trustee Myrna Coates said they hardly had any parents show up for the budget consultations, but it was gratifying to see people organize to save Tuc-el-Nuit.

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A big bowl of SWEET CHERRIES to the kind lady

who brought ice cream bars to the advance poll during our extraordinary rush on Friday afternoon.

The election offi cials sincerely appreciated your

thoughtfulness.-Pleased resident

Handfuls of SOUR GRAPES to those people who litter

and leave their garbage around our beautiful lakes

and beaches.-An outdoors woman

SOUR GRAPES to the once again dirt bikes and quads running up Black Sage Rd

at top speed and in the ditches.

-Unhappy ears

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2011

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Trustees vote to withdraw TEN closure“We really want to hear from you. We’re not

here to close schools, we’re advocates for chil-dren.”

Contrary to some beliefs, the board did not make the decision in secrecy to close the school and amalgamate students with Oliver Elementary School, said trustee Marieze Tarr.

“I think all of us can sleep bet-ter now,” she stated.

Unfortunately the board’s decision to consider closing the school was based on money, said trustee Sam Hancheroff, who praised the parents’ lobbying ef-forts.

Board chair June Harrington said if there’s a signifi cant change in student enrollment or funding, the district will need to revisit budget cuts and cost-sav-ing measures.

If funding protection was removed, the dis-trict would have faced a reduction of more than $800,000. As a result of this, the board consid-ered closing Osoyoos Secondary School and Tuc-

el-Nuit. After opposition from the Osoyoos com-munity, the board dropped that idea.

Last month the Ministry of Education an-nounced that funding protection would be maintained. It was noted the district would re-

ceive $1.5 million in protection due to declining enrollment.

Young said the preliminary budget provides confi dence in the district’s ability to staff schools, maintain programs, and manage facilities with current funds. However, the district will need to closely monitor student enrollment across the district.

Last month enrollment at Tuc-el-Nuit was 222.

SOS chair Rachel Allenbrand said she has learned her lesson to be more attentive about what’s going on at the school board

level, and to become more involved in her chil-dren’s education. (Hopefully other parents have learned this too.)

Allenbrand said it might be considered a privilege to have two elementary schools in Oli-

ver, but two are needed in this community. If you have only one school, there is no room for growth, she said. And Oliver is growing, not de-clining, she pointed out.

“There are a lot of babies being born, accord-ing to Interior Health.”

Allenbrand said Oliver needs to be a drawing card for doctors, and small schools are drawing cards for these professionals.

“If you close the school you are sending out the word that Oliver is not a growing commu-nity (which won’t attract new families).”

The SOS group received support from local businesses, the Town of Oliver, and Chief Clar-ence Louie from the Osoyoos Indian Band.

But Hunt said the fi ght isn’t over, believing the SOS group will be faced with this predica-ment again.

Parent Karen Somerville agreed, saying no school is off the chopping block. “We may be back here next year.”

Somerville said the group plans to keep its SOS website URL for another year just in case. She noted the group will stand behind any school being threatened with closure, not just Tuc-el-Nuit.

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NEWS

Weather is always wild card during snow melt

Winter is still king of the high country, its sub-zero pre-cipitation directives still feeding the snowpacks that drape the mountains of the Okanagan Similkameen. While a half-hearted spring reluctantly teases buds, blooms and growth into flourishing on the valley floor, winter continues to patiently pad the upper slopes with snow, knowing the ac-cumulation will eventually morph into meltwater that fills the descending streams, creeks and rivers.

What will start as an unseen trickle at higher elevations will gather speed and strength on its downward rush to obey a primeval command to bring life-renewing moisture and nutrients to the surrounding hills, forests and bottom-lands.

If nature has fine-tuned the process for 2011—matching temperature ranges with precipitation yields in the lead up to summer—the watersheds will be robust and ready for the demands made on it by a population resolute in its belief it can live the good life in an arid region. But if the next six weeks continue to be out of sync with the season’s normal rhythms and weather patterns as a result of the La Nina cycle, spring flooding or even summer water short-ages could occur in areas that are prone to it.

So in a desert trying to be all things to all people, it helps to know what its residents might expect beforehand. To that end officials with the Ministry of Environment have been taking snowpack measurements throughout the win-ter, correlating the respective data from various locations across the province and pencilling in their expectations. But their outlook is a moving target this spring because cool weather is delaying the melting mechanism.

“This is traditionally where we see the transition from accumulating snowpack to starting the melt process,” said Dave Campbell, head of the ministry’s River Forecast Cen-tre in Victoria. “And weather is always the wild card.”

Winter lived up to its mandate in the upper elevations. Campbell said that as of April 1 the snowpack level on

Mt. Kobau was at 127 per cent of normal and the broader Okanagan was at 107 per cent of normal, while the Similka-meen’s reading was a shade above normal at 101 per cent.

“In terms of potential water supply issues, which I’m sure is a concern in [the Okanagan] area, it is a positive sign that we have a more or less normal volume of water that’s going to come down through the spring freshet period.

“In terms of flood risk we’ve got snow on the ground that is slightly delayed in terms of melt, so one thing we are going to be watching and keeping an eye on is how this transition into melt happens. Will it be a slow gradual thing or will it be fast and late? Who knows? But the fore-cast for spring is cooler and wetter than normal.”

And if timing is everything in many instances, it is even more crucial here. Ideally, the melt will be slow and mea-sured, its power and impetuosity kept in check by a gradu-al warming trend and augmented as needed by timely pre-cipitation. Then the runoff will nourish hillsides, replenish watercourses and fill lowland river basins, readying them for the peak-of-summer demands of agriculture, munici-palities and recreation seekers.

But if any of those influencing factors fail to material-ize—either essential spring rains are lured elsewhere leav-ing runoff to carry the responsibility alone or a prolonged heat wave at the wrong time stampedes the melting pro-cess causing it to arrive in the valley too soon—then there could be extra pressure put on current water resources.

“Really what we are looking at in terms of potential worries is whether or not we have significant snowpack around when we start to get into significantly hot weather conditions,” noted Campbell. “And it will be the specific conditions we get into late-May and early-June that will likely determine how that snowpack melts.”

So far, the current scenario leads Campbell to expect more or less normal peak flow conditions coming into the summer. His department continues to monitor the higher elevations, gathering information from about 150 manual snow measurement sites around BC and approximately 50 automated sites.

“That automated data is coming in all the time and we review it every week; what we are seeing is continued ac-cumulation over the last three weeks combined with the delayed melt.”

He noted that a further compilation of data would be re-leased by his office on May 1. From then on the River Fore-cast Centre would be putting out bulletins every two weeks as they monitor the final stage of snowpack accumulation for the season and track the resulting melt through the freshet period.

“But I would still characterize [the Okanagan] within the normal range and there are no indications of an exception-al flood risk for the area.”

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Job fair results in seven new hires

A recent job fair at Oliver WorkZone has resulted in sev-en new hires for the soon-to-open Mark’s clothing store at Southwinds Crossing.

Store manager Russell Perrault said the seven part-time positions were fi lled after they conducted approximately 50 interviews over two days.

“The majority had good customer service experience and were well presented people.”

But he pointed out there wasn’t a lot of diversity in age groups, noting the majority of the applicants were 30-50 years old. And all the employees hired were females. Per-rault said there were a few good men, but the women out-shined them. Most of the seven new hires are from Oliver and Osoyoos. Perrault said it was a personal goal of his to hire locally.

WorkZone client care and community services coordi-nator Adrienne McLaughlin said it was a pleasure to work in tandem with Mark’s. She loved the fact that clients showed up and were interviewed the same day, with job offers to follow.

McLaughlin really encourages people to know the em-ployer beforehand by doing their research on the compa-ny. It can pay off big time.

Not only did WorkZone provide the space for the job fair, it hosted an orientation session for the seven new em-ployees.

“We felt Mark’s was very supportive of the clients and our staff.”

McLaughlin said job fairs are starting to become a trend in the employment industry. This is good because the job search has become so technologically focused and imper-sonal, without the opportunity to apply in person any-more, she noted.

McLaughlin said fl ashing that smile and making that face-to-face contact are so tremendously important these days.

Perrault said Mark’s is currently training the new hires and getting ready to open the store on May 4.

He noted the “new age” store will have all new colours, fi xtures and merchandise, including women’s and men’s casual wear. It’s not just work clothes anymore.

“There hasn’t been a good clothing retailer in Oliver for a long time. I think it will help bolster an already-growing community,” Perrault said.


Mark’s store manager Russell Perrault is gearing up for May 4, the scheduled opening day



LETTERS

THE OLIVER CHRONICLE WELCOMES LETTERS TO THE EDITORon subjects of interest to our readers. Short letters are most

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Upon request, we will use a pseudonym only, but only rarely and for compelling reasons. Letters published do not necessarily reflect the editorial policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All letters must include your first and last name, contact number, town or city of residence to be considered.

OPINIONMcIntyre Dam

~ Roma Peterson,Archieve Volunteer

“First section of lateral dam on Okanagan River at McIntyre dam.”

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Promises, and more promises

The Oliver Chronicle welcomes letters to the [email protected]

Forgive us if we don’t seem excited about the up-coming federal election . . . because we’re not.

Like so many other voters, we’ve become quite jaded about the whole affair, considering the govern-ment’s penchant for saying one thing and doing an-other.

Taxpayers must now pay millions of dollars to par-ticipate in an election simply because the current government was held in contempt of parliament.

As soon as the election was called, we saw candi-dates coming out of every nook and cranny with a contingent of followers like the Pied Piper of Hamelin.

We’re not saying that every politician is dubious, we’re just advising voters to be wary of the promises these men and women are making. All these candi-dates are great at telling us what we want to hear, but without the guarantees. Unfortunately, past lies and broken promises make it very diffi cult for would-be politicians to gain much trust from the electorate.

New politicians may start out with good intentions, but soon their arms are twisted and their hands are tied by party policies that defy the electorate’s wish-es. Frankly, if you don’t toe the party line, you’ll fi nd yourself stranded on an island without a margarita.

Why do people mistrust the government so much? Ronald Reagan partly answered this question when he summed up the government’s view of the econo-my: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.

A political pollster knocked on the door and a sour-faced lady answered. “What party does your husband belong to?” the pollster asked.

The lady scrunched up her face and responded curtly, “I sir, am the party he belongs to.” We know who wears the pants in that house.

Voter apathy is running wild in Canada, and it’s no wonder. Politicians must start listening to the people and making sure their parties do something about the issues that voters keep harping on – poverty, unem-ployment, gas prices, corporate tax cuts, and the list goes on.

Last week’s televised forum in Oliver gave viewers a snapshot of the four candidates in this riding. Apa-thy or not, each deserves your attention if you plan to vote. If you don’t plan to vote, you can’t really be ac-cused of wasting it. But don’t complain if the elected government isn’t to your liking.

We leave you with a few laughs until the May 2 election.

Crime does not pay . . . as well as politics.The trouble with practical jokes is that they often

get elected.Artifi cial hearts are nothing new . . . politicians

have had them for years.Don’t vote . . . you’ll only encourage them.

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Mayor clarifi es ‘leery’ commentEditor, Oliver Chronicle:

I must clarify my comment at the last Council meeting regarding a tour of unsightly properties.

Your comments in Council briefs; that I fi nd it “leery go-ing down the sides of people’s houses looking for unsightly properties. But he doesn’t make a habit of it,” suggests I am entering on private property. This is totally incorrect and misleading.

I do not conduct personal tours of properties and I was

not walking uninvited onto properties during this staff tour of addresses on a list identifi ed by Communities in Bloom.

I did state that I am uncomfortable and leery of a process where we (Town) are assessing people’s backyards as I per-sonally believe that this is going too far based on criteria which I consider to be a very subjective determination of what constitutes “unsightly.”

Pat Hampson, Oliver mayor

What were developers thinking?Editor, Oliver Chronicle:

I have been reluctant to wade into the controversy re-garding the recent destruction of the MacPherson Mead-ows/Willowglen area off 87th Street in Oliver, but feel as a citizen of Oliver I must add my voice to that of others, and ask “What were these developers thinking?” and “What have they done?”

The answer to ‘What were the developers thinking?” may simply be that they were trying to circumvent the soon to be re-enacted Oliver bylaw on environmental and riparian development permits. As to “what they have done,” from my perspective they have done the following:

1) They have totally destroyed an area teeming with in-sect, bird, plant and wildlife.

As others, more knowledgeable than I, have already commented on the environmental damage done to these properties, I will not reiterate their points. I will, however, add one major effect that has yet to be mentioned. That is the developers through their actions have purposely re-moved, on one property alone, two plus acres of carbon dioxide absorbing plant life. This has been done when so-ciety is now aware of the very real problems of “climate change” and how very valuable this kind of life is in re-ducing greenhouse gas. This property acted as a natural system to ameliorate the effects of that change.

2) Reduced greatly their chances for sale of the said properties.

Again, as stated by others, I too had thought these prop-erties, and in particular the two-acre property, would have been a perfect property to acquire for preservation.

As was done with the Forbes’ property, this property, could have been kept in its natural state. With partners, such as those involved with Forbes’ wetlands, along with interested citizens willing to assist in fi nancing its acquisi-tion, it could have remained a gem in our landscape. That chance for sale is now gone.

The only hope for it now is perhaps that another devel-

oper such as those looking at the Desert Hills development may see the advantage of moving their development to this site, where there is easy access to infrastructure and no need to pump water to the development. Those attri-butes might offset the costs of the fi ll which will be neces-sary to bring the now destroyed property up to grade.

3) Created a “black eye “ for all developers.Not all developers are of the same ilk as these, but all

will henceforth be looked at as one and the same. These de-velopers, because of their lack of social responsibility have done a great disservice to all in their fi eld. There names will, far into the future, be associated with their lack of re-spect for the community and the environment.

4) Deeply affronted all the citizens of Oliver with their actions.

In the past year, Oliver has taken on a new vigor and glow as many groups have come together to make Oliver a greener, cleaner more livable and attractive community, a community where visitors, businesses and the population alike will fl ourish. What the developers have done will not dampen our spirit but their actions were an affront to all of us who have worked to make it an even better place to live.

In closing, I would like to offer a road to redemption for all. If this property could become a green development all would not be lost. It could be an example on how a devel-opment could become sustainable through the use of solar power, geothermal heat and green products in its construc-tion. It could be a model not unlike the housing develop-ments that are now being constructed across Canada, one such site is located just outside of Calgary. We have close at hand in Penticton at OK College available advice, skills and expertise to do this. It would also have to have landscaping which would have low water usage, and encourage return of the plant life, birds, bees and insects so vital to our eco system . The joy is we also have those experts available lo-cally that could guide the way.

Betty Lou Trimmer Bahnsen, Oliver


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WATER QUALITY ADVISORYApril 27th, 2011

NOTICE TO OLIVER RURAL WATER CUSTOMERSSYSTEM # 1 (West side of the Okanagan River)

The Town of Oliver has issued a WATER QUALITY ADVISORY for Domestic Water Customers served in RURAL Water System # 1, west side of the Okanagan River. In order to determine exactly which system you are being served by, please refer to the first three digits of the account number on your rural water bill.

Recent testing shows that current water quality is FAIR due to increased turbidity, or cloudiness. Health risk increases as turbidity levels rise. The Town of Oliver and Interior Health recommend that children, elderly, people with weakened immune systems and anyone seeking additional protection, drink boiled water or a safe alternative until further notice. For these at-risk populations, water intended for drinking, washing ready to eat fruits and vegetables, making beverages or ice, or brushing teeth should be boiled for one minute.

The Town of Oliver is taking additional steps to reduce risk. Interior Health has been fully involved, and the public will be notified when conditions change or water quality has improved.

Thank you for your patience. For more information, contact the Oliver Public Works Office at 250-485-6213.

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“I wonder whether in this situation it makes sense to remain within the Euro-pean Union,” said Italian foreign minister Roberto Maroni two weeks ago, in a crude attempt to black-mail other EU countries into taking more of Italy’s illegal immigrants. But the time may come when Italy’s northern neighbours will be quite happy to see Italy leave the Union. In fact, they may even close their borders with all the EU’s Mediterranean members.

The current fuss has arisen because Italy, the closest EU country to Tunisia, was hit by a wave of Tunisian “refugees” after the recent revolution there. They are not really fleeing from persecution and repression: the revolution largely ended that. They are economic migrants taking advantage of the fact that the chaotic new regime, unlike the Ben Ali dictatorship, no longer patrols the beaches to stop them from leaving for Italy.

Ben Ali had an unwritten deal with sev-eral EU countries to control the migrant flow in return for financial and diplomatic support. Since his regime collapsed in Jan-uary, an estimated 25,000 Tunisian “refu-gees” have flooded into Italy, mostly in boats that dump them on the shores of the nearby Italian island of Lampedusa.

This is profoundly un-popular in Italy, a country with a severe allergy to im-migrants from the wrong parts of the planet. Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, who is currently fighting charges of bribery, abuse of power and paying for sex with underage girls, is certainly not going to defy that popular mood.

Indeed, Berlusconi is on record as saying that Milan “seems like an African city” because of the number of foreigners in the streets.

(Actually, only 4 percent of Italy’s popula-tion are non-citizen foreign residents, and more than half of them are European.) So when Lampedusa was inundated with Tu-nisians, Berlusconi came up with a sneaky way of getting rid of them.

Most of the “refugees” from Tunisia would rather be in France anyway, because many of them have relatives there and most of them speak some French. So Ber-lusconi’s government just made it easy for them to go to France.

Early this month Italy began issuing six-month temporary residence certificates to the Tunisian refugees. Once they were Italian residents, however temporary, they were legally free to go anywhere else in the “Schengen” group of countries, an

area with no internal border controls that includes almost all of Western and North-ern Europe except the United Kingdom. Most of the Tunisian refugees immediately headed for France.

Which is why, last Saturday, the French authorities began stopping the trains that normally cross the border from Italy into France without any identity checks. The Italian government responded with feigned outrage, but the French message was clear: you can’t dump your refugees on us, no matter what the Schengen Treaty says.

Now fast forward thirty years, and as-sume that the average global temperature is two degrees Celsius (3.5 degrees F) high-er than it was in 1990. That’s a reasonable assumption if there is not a drastic cut in global greenhouse gas emissions in the next ten years.

“Global average temperature” is a num-ber that combines cooler temperatures over the two-thirds of the planet that is covered by oceans and considerably higher ones over the one-third that is land, so in Italy it will be three or three-and-a-half degrees hotter. (4.5-5.0 degrees F) And It-aly, like all the countries on both sides of the Mediterranean, is in the sub-tropics, which will suffer a major loss of rainfall in a warmer world.

Less rainfall and much higher summer temperatures mean that less food can be grown, and few of the sub-tropical coun-tries will be able to feed their own popu-

lations any more. Countries like Italy are rich enough to import food to cover any lo-cal crop failures now, but they may not be able to when simultaneous crop failures all around the sub-tropics drive export prices sky-high.

This is a scenario in which not tens of thousands but millions of people are fleeing the drought-stricken countries of North Af-rica, trying to get into Europe. But it’s also a scenario in which millions of Italians, Span-ish, Greeks and citizens of other EU mem-bers in the Mediterranean take advantage of the Schengen rules on free movement to move somewhere cooler that still has enough food. Like France, for example.

Will France (and Germany and Poland and Sweden) let all these “climate refu-gees” from the Mediterranean countries in? Not very likely, is it? And are strategists in the more northerly EU countries aware that this problem is coming their way? Of course they are.

Nobody is going to discuss this scenario in front of the children now, but you can see what happened to the Italian trains try-ing to cross into France last weekend as a dress-rehearsal for he future. Not an inevi-table future, nor one that will be upon us the day after tomorrow, but an ugly and quite probable future nevertheless. And similar things would be happening along all the other borders where the sub-tropics meet the temperate zone.

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Students and staff from Sen Pok Chin school celebrate Earth Day and the offi cial opening of the Osoyoos indian Band’s playground revitalization project on Pineridge Drive off Black Sage Road. The students collected many bags of garbage that day and planted a tree in the new park/playground.

To celebrate Earth Day, Sen Pok Chin school participated in the offi cial opening of the OIB playground revitalization proj-ect.

The students spent the afternoon of April 21 on a walk to the band subdivision on Pineridge Drive collecting garbage and litter on the way. They gathered at the new park to donate two trees that will provide shade for the park in the years to come.

The park was made possible by support from the Communities for Kids (CFK) as well as a substantial fi nancial investment by the Osoyoos Indian Band to purchase the early childhood play structures. The fencing, lighting and irrigation costs have been covered by a $10,000 Communities for Kids grant.

Sen Pok Chin kindergarten teacher and Head Start coordinator Julie Millward along with the former health nurse, April MacNaughton, initiated this project fi ve years ago and worked with CFK and the band’s chief and council, (councillor Tony Baptiste) to make this park a reality. This new park is centrally located in the subdi-vision and will be a well lit and safe visible location for children and families to play.

The playground equipment was sup-plied by Habitat Systems Inc. and is based on First Nations graphics and design. It also includes two pieces of adult outdoor fi tness equipment that will allow parents to stay active while their children play. Future plans for the park include a skateboard area, picnic area and a BMX track.

Osoyoos Indian Band creates new park space

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Ready for the walkersVolunteers for the Mission Possible Act Green 2011 event last week prepare to greet people participating in the “walk to work” challenge, starting at the community centre.


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Poet George Bowering pays visit to Oliver library

In theatrical circles it would have been called a sellout crowd, but from a library viewpoint, we called it a “not-a-chair-left crowd.”

What was the extraordinary event? The Oliver library was the last stop on the southern leg of the BC Book Prizes Tour, but you would never have known it was their last event by the energy and enthusiasm displayed by the three nominees.

Julie Flett, nominated for the Illus-trated Children’s Literature prize for her illustrations in the picture book “Owls See Clearly at Night: A Michif Alphabet”

explained how this delightful book came together.

Derek Lundy who has been nomi-nated in the non-fiction category for his book “Borderlands: Riding the Edge of America” recounted his experiences as he rode his motorcycle along the US borders with Mexico and Canada.

And Oliver’s own George Bowering, the recent recipient of the 8th annual Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Liter-acy Excellence and the nominee in the poetry category for his work titled “My Darling Nellie Grey” told how his 2006 New Year’s resolution resulted in this extraordinary work.

The Friends of the Oliver Library sup-plied refreshments and everyone had a chance to chat with the nominees.

The nominees headed to the award gala at Government House on April 23.

Vicky WhiteSpecial to the Chronicle

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Award-winning poet/writer George Bowering addresses the audience at the Oliver library.

Library hosts BC Book Prizes Tour for writers


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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by Official Community Plan Amendment (OCP) Bylaw 1293 will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard before Town Council or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaw at a public hearing to be held at the TOWN OF OLIVER COUNCIL CHAMBERS at 35041 - 99th Street, Oliver, B.C., on:

Monday, May 9, 2011 at 7:00 pmor such subsequent dates and times to which the matter may be adjourned.

The purposes of OCP Amendment Bylaw 1293 are to establish policies, guidelines and objectives regarding the protection of ALR land, pre-existing uses and environmentally sensitive areas, to amend the boundaries of, and the guidelines and other provisions related to, the Environmental and Riparian Development Permit Areas and to amend the OCP schedules to include the areas added to the Town of Oliver by Order in Council 733/2008, OCP Amendment Bylaw 1293 is similar to OCP Amendment Bylaw 1272, which is intended to be set aside by court order, with the Town’s consent, prior to the adoption of OCP Amendment Bylaw 1293. While some provisions of OCP Amendment Bylaw 1293 are general in nature and thus apply to all lands in the Town of Oliver, one of the main functions of the bylaw is to amend the boundaries of the existing Environmental and Riparian Development Permit Areas such that those development permit areas will be comprised of the lands shown below:

For further information about the content of OCP Amendment Bylaw 1293 and the lands affected by it, persons are encouraged to inspect a copy of the proposed bylaw. No letter, report or representations will be received by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing.Copies of proposed OCP Amendment Bylaw 1293, and supporting documents may be inspected at the Development Services counter in the Municipal Hall at 35016 - 97th Street from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday to Friday, (except Statutory Holidays) from the date of this notice through to the date council makes a final determination on this application.Stephanie Johnson, MCIP Director of Development Services

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Report reveals youth gaining positive experiences in Oliver

An annual report states that the Oliver Youth Centre is having a good influence on local teens by giving them positive things to do and role models to look up to.

Diane Entwistle from the Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs recently presented an April 2010-2011 report to Town Council.

She said children and youth who are engaged in positive activities and pos-itive role models are less likely to engage in nega-tive behaviour.

Citing one University of Minnesota study, Entwis-tle noted that taxpayers can expect future savings of up to $5 for every dollar invested in effective men-toring and youth interven-tion programs.

Since 1959 the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club have provided safe and supportive places where children and youth can expe-rience new opportunities, overcome barri-ers, build positive relationships and devel-op confidence and skills for life.

There are 31 clubs from Osoyoos to Arm-strong. Entwistle said services in Oliver include the South Okanagan Integrated Family Development Program, the Infant Development Program, the Specialized Foster Parent Program, the Oliver Youth Centre, and Camp ArrowFlight.

The summer camp in Armstrong is a new

program this year. “We feel strongly that children and youth benefit from outdoor experience,” Entwistle said.

The Oliver Youth Centre provides drop-in recreation for youth ages 12-18, with a new youth worker – Murray Farbridge.

In 2010-11, 50 members attended the centre, for a total of 1,278 visits. Entwistle said they attract approximately 20 kids a

night on Fridays and Satur-days.

She noted the goals of the centre included extending the hours to include Monday afternoons to accommodate the new “Lounge Lizardz” program, where youth can do their homework and get help with resumes.

Entwistle said the clubs rely on community partner-ships because there is “no way we can do this on our own.” For example, they rely on a “Literacy Now”

program partnership.Entwistle said their community events

include “Be an Angel Christmas Hampers,” and “Pink Shirt Day,” an anti-bullying ini-tiative.

She noted that current funding sources include the Town of Oliver ($15,000 this year), United Way, the federal govern-ment, the Ministry of Children and Family Development, and donations, grants and sponsorships.

Entwistle said they are working hard to increase their volunteer base to ensure ad-equate supervision for the youth.


Citing one University of Minnesota study, Entwistle noted that taxpayers can ex-pect savings of up to $5 for every dollar invested in effective youth intervention programs.


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Town considers co-hosting Games

The Town of Oliver may once again co-host the BC Se-niors Games with the Town of Osoyoos. That’s if their bid application is successful.

Council agreed to support the initiative in principle and arrange a meeting with stakeholders, including the Os-oyoos Indian Band.

“In order to be successful with this bid application (for the 2014 event) we would have to utilize facilities in both communities,” said Osoyoos Mayor Stu Wells.

Both towns co-hosted the BC Seniors Games in 1995, when more than 2,000 seniors participated.

Wells said there is a municipal budget commitment of $60,000, which would be split between the two commu-nities. The BC Seniors Games Society provides a grant of $85,000, and the revenue generated from registration fees are projected to be approximately $105,000, Wells said.

The mayor noted the fi nancial impact on other commu-nities over the four-day period has exceeded $2 million. Registration numbers for 2011 and beyond are now ap-proaching 4,000 athletes and 1,200 volunteers, he pointed out.

“This is a great opportunity to work together and bring a high level event to both communities . . . as co-hosts we have the accommodations, core facilities and volunteer

support to make this event very successful,” Wells said.Oliver Councillor Jack Bennest said the town needs a

project like this to demonstrate that both communities get along well. He made a motion to arrange a meeting with both towns and rural areas to hash out the details.

Councillor Michael Newman questioned if Oliver has enough volunteers to successfully co-host the event, which takes a huge volunteer effort.

Councillor Marji Basso said the community runs the Half-Ironman event with the participation of a lot of vol-unteers.

Mayor Pat Hampson said the Parks and Recreation So-ciety has a signifi cant number of volunteers who are very capable of taking on the Games.

BC Seniors Games zone director Jim Cade from Oliver said he would love to see the Town co-host the event, but he has some reservations.

“I don’t think we have the facilities to do it,” he said, not-ing it would make more sense if Penticton was involved.

Cade estimates there will be approximately 4,000 partic-ipants at the Games, compared to the 2,000 who attended in 1995. “The two towns just don’t have all the facilities.”

Cade pointed out that Oliver and Osoyoos do not have an indoor swimming pool or an adequate track and fi eld facility.

Cade can’t say for sure if Oliver has enough volunteers to handle the event.



The Town of Oliver is considering co-hosting the 2014 BC Seniors Games with the Town of Osoyoos. One of the many sports fea-tured in the Games is tennis, which Oliver can defi nitely host during the event.


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W.I. given grand tour of EgyptA tour of Egypt, Sinai Desert, Israel and Jordan was given

by Linda Bartram at the Oliver Women’s Institute meeting held April 6. Music was provided while Linda danced in her white dress covered with gold Egyptian pictures.

There were 13 members – friends from North Vancouver United Church on a cruise on the Nile River. In Cairo they were still celebrating the fall of Mubarak and camping in the streets and displayed signs saying “Egypt is safe – we love you.”

They climbed a pyramid and saw hydrogliphics in a temple of formulas for essences. We sampled the scent of myrrh, frankincense and had a papyrus scroll with the 10 commandments written on it.

They traced the journey of Israelites through the Red Sea, across the Sinai Desert. The group spent two days in Jerusalem, toured the stations of the cross, garden tomb, Temple Mount and wailing wall. There are seven gates in the wall around Jerusalem, each with a special name. They went to Bethlehem in Palestine where it’s hard for people to make a living. They passed the Dead Sea to Nazareth, the Sea of Galilee, thence to Jordan. Jordan has a king and the queen helps protect women, helps to educate them and works for equal rights.

Many people are living as tribal Bedouins so there is a big mix of old traditions with modern day government. One canyon was sandstone, full of many colours; they

make interesting designs in bottles. Traditional food is pigeon, humus, rice, fish, beef, chick-

en kosher. The climate is dry – between 20 and 45 C.Other W.I. news: We hosted the spring conference for South Okanagan Si-

milkameen W.I. district. Helen read two stories of early life in Oliver of Stanley Dixon.

Guest speaker was Silvia Aird who works with South Okanagan Immigrant and Community Services in Oliver and Penticton. Fourteen years ago Silvia immigrated to Canada with her husband and three children because lack of safety and freedom was restricted. It is difficult to up-root and tear yourself away from your family and culture. The application took about two years and they had to pay $15,000.

It takes about five years to become a Canadian citizen. You want to become Canadian but you have to learn so many things about the way people live, the foods we eat, shopping, banking, medical system, the laws. Firstly, learn-ing English (spoken and written) is a big help. Volunteer work helps you meet people.

The office in Oliver has a wide variety of programs to help people and could use volunteers to assist newcomers to become part of our community.

W.I.’s next meeting is May 4, 1:30 p.m. at Heather’s Threadz on Main Street with the subject, “being prepared for crisis.”

There will be a bake sale on Friday, May 6 at 9 a.m. in Oliver Place Mall.

Helen OvernesSpecial to the Chronicle


Hoo you lookin’ at?A barred owl recovers at the South Okanagan Rehabilita-tion Centre for Owls. The bird of prey was found injured recently near Tim Hortons in Oliver.


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Battle of the Atlantic commemorates fallen

The Penticton Naval Veterans remind South Okanagan residents that there will be a memorial service for the Battle of the Atlantic at the Royal Canadian Legion at 501 Martin St. in Penticton on Sunday, May 1 at 10:30 a.m.

“Open hostilities with England at once.”This was the signal sent to the German

Navy on Sept. 3, 1939. Seven hours later, the German submarine U-30 sunk the pas-senger liner SS Athenia – 118 people lost their lives.

The Battle of the Atlantic had begun.Canada declared war seven days later

when the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) com-prised of only six destroyers, four mine-sweepers and a handful of armed civilian vessels with just 3,684 personnel, including reserve and volunteer reserve.

By 1944, strength peaked at 95,705 serv-ing in 378 warships. More than half (2,452) of the ships sunk were in the Atlantic, most by U-boats.

Canada’s major marine contribution was providing naval escort ships to protect the convoys (travelling from ports such as Hali-fax, Sidney, St. John’s, and New York) and providing merchant ships to carry equip-ment and supplies.

Over 26,000 merchant ship voyages from

Canada supplied an average of 90,000 tons of war materials per day to Britain and the allies. While Canada started the war with only 37 merchant ships, 175 had been built and manned by the end of hostilities.

By mid-1942, the RCN contributed about half of all the escort ships in the North At-lantic when the German submarines were conducting their most intense offensive against the convoys.

In July 1942, the allies lost 24,000 tons of shipping per day. It was not until a year lat-er, in May 1943, that the battle turned in fa-vour of the allies. Loss of shipping declined significantly and 41 U-boats were sunk in May alone. U-boat activity resumed in Sep-tember, however little was accomplished through the renewed attacks and the wolf packs suffered heavy losses.

On May 4, 1945, Admiral Donitz ordered his U-boats to cease hostilities and the Bat-tle of the Atlantic was over.

The contribution of the Royal Canadian Air Force in the Battle of the Atlantic in their role of providing air cover and sink-ing submarines was significant. Towards the end of the war, their very long-range Liberator bombers closed the “mid-Atlantic gap” in air coverage for the convoys and became the final and decisive element in the battle.

Battle of the Atlantic Sunday is com-memorated each year in dozens of com-munities across Canada to the memory of those who gave up their lives in the service of their country.

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Pollen dutySo many blossoms so little time. One lone bee takes up pollen duty in this apricot orchard. Apricot trees are the first to flower in the Oliver area, and if the weather cooperates then cherry blossoms won’t be far behind.


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Bylaw read third time

Accessory buildings in Oliver that con-tain a secondary suite (carriage house) must be located at least six metres from a rear parcel line if the parcel directly abuts another parcel on which a residential use is permitted.

That’s the wording in a zoning amend-ment bylaw that council gave three read-ings to recently.

The Town had received complaints re-lated to the siting of secondary suites in ac-cessory buildings in low density residential neighbourhoods.

Volunteer centre reaching out

If Corinne Janow had her way, there would be a youth on every board of direc-tors.

She expressed this wish during a recent presentation to Council on behalf of the South Okanagan Similkameen Volunteer Centre.

Janow said they have just started reach-ing out to the schools and such groups as the Link Crew at SOSS. She said the big-gest challenge is creating capacity with non-profit groups. A number of workshops will be held in May for volunteers and non-profit societies. It was noted the volunteer centre has generated 38 members with a vision of “building communities and creat-ing the ultimate volunteer experience.”

Besides youth, the centre is targeting working adults, families, “baby boomers” and retired individuals.

New homes hike construction values

Two new homes in March helped push construction values for the month to $641,500.

The total value to date this year is $1,996,300.

One new home on 85th Street had a con-struction value of $283,000, while another new residence on 352 Avenue was valued at $350,000.

Signage for the new Pharmasave store was valued at $8,500.

Badminton Club speaks out

The Badminton Club of Oliver added its voice to the growing opposition to the po-tential closure of Tuc-el-Nuit Elementary School.

The club has been renting the school gym for the past several years, and has been playing the sport in Oliver for the past 25 years. Membership ranges from 15 to 25 residents.

The group stated that closure of the school will result in the closure of the club because no other location is suitable for badminton.

The club can breathe easier now since the school board has voted not to contin-ue consultations to close the school. Since funding protection has been restored, the board saw no reason to consider closing the school and amalgamating students with Oliver Elementary School.

In 1999, I first gazed over the beautiful south facing benches of Anarchist Mountain that wouldeventually become Regal Ridge; an acreage development that straddles both the RDOS and theRDKB. It has become a fulfillment of my dreams and passion, and a legacy I am proud of everyday.

Most of our twenty plus crew at Regal Ridge resides in the immediate area and to the east. I’vebeen in the construction and oil and gas business for over forty years and proud to say that I havean outstanding, conscientious and dedicated crew, the best I have ever had the pleasure to workwith. They take great pride and dedication in their work and they are never shy at showing theirappreciation, just for having a steady job.

I grew up in Northern Alberta, next to the BC border in the Peace River country. In my early years,we had one of the only NDP provincial seats. Although the late Grant Notley worked diligentlyfor the people, he was never able to make a difference on important issues. Many of us bemoanedour gravel roads as we observed the new pavement on the BC side of the border, complimentsof the prudent fiscal management of the Social Credit government.

As the years went by, and both Saskatchewan and BC returned successive NDP governments, itwas easy to see how their respective economies were impacted negatively. The population ofSaskatchewan dropped to less than 800,000, as tens of thousands were forced to ConservativeAlberta, just to find a job.

One only has to attempt to drive into Vancouver in daylight hours to encounter the frustratinggridlock of inadequate infrastructure, a legacy of the NDP.

How many millions of dollars of productivity are lost every day in the lower mainland?

Canada can be very thankful that the NDP were only in power provincially and not federally, aswe could easily have become a Greece or an Iceland. Socialism looks good on paper, untilsomebody else’s money runs out.

I don’t have all the answers, but one thing I’ve learned over the years is that there’s idealism, andthen there is realism, and the reality is that without a viable and sustainable economysupporting them, the most grandiose, idealistic plans in the world will fly right out the window.

I talk to a lot of people; many are not amused by the posturing and bickering that hascharacterized the past five years in Ottawa. Most are very upset over our representatives touting“they will make a difference,” or “will truly represent their constituents,” then after the election,simply tow the party line, such as the senseless and contentious long gun registry.

A month ago, our conservative candidate, Stephen Hill, made the effort to meet me, somethingthe area incumbent has never bothered to do. I found his frank and candid demeanor veryrefreshing. More importantly, I was astounded to learn, from others, that all of Stephen Hill’spositive accomplishments in our area over the past year were completed while not yet even electedas our representative. Someone please tell me, what exactly has our NDP representativeaccomplished in his two terms?

I’ve been fortunate to have spent considerable time in many countries around the world.We are at the crossroads and the decision on May 2nd will have a huge impact on the whole ofCanada and certainly the local region, for many years to come.

At the end of the day, it is the economy; and Canada is poised for the opportunity to take a hugeprominence in the world. Ontario will deliver Stephen Harper the majority that the Canadianpeople so richly deserve; and now we, in the BC Southern Interior, need a representative thatworks with the government, not against it.

I am very hopeful Stephen Hill will be elected, as I believe he will make a difference, because healready has.

Sincerely,

Adrian EricksonRegal Ridge, Osoyoos

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On the huntChildren embark on an Easter egg hunt in Oliver’s community park as part of Easter fes-tivities hosted by the Parks and Recreation Society on April 23.


Kudos to KathleenNinety-eight-year-old Kathleen Jacobs has been recognized as a dedicated volunteer at Sunnybank Centre. Here, she poses with Sunnybank’s recreation coordinator Angie Walls during a special ceremony held at Nk’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course.

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Candidates make many promises in OliverOne said he doesn’t make false promises, while another

said he’s really not a politician. Another said she’s a grand-mother fi ghting for the social sector, and another said he wants a new vision for Canada.

You’d think there was an upcoming election.The televised all-candidates forum in Oliver last week

resulted in a lot of promises being made but no guarantees being given.

Hosted by the South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce, the forum gave each candidate a chance to outline his/her platforms and answer questions in the form of emails and telephone calls. There were no members of the public seated in Council chambers.

In her introductory statement, Liberal Party candidate and grandmother Shannon Lavell said she wants to be the voice of the social sector, which is not being heard.

Incumbent MP Alex Atamanenko (NDP) said a new vi-sion is needed to address poverty, affordable housing and farmers’ rights to make a decent living.

Green Party candidate Bryan Hunt, a software architect, said he’s not really a politician; he just wants to fi x things that are off the rails.

Conservative candidate Stephen Hill, a small business owner, said the election is not about him, but the votors. “I

don’t make false promises. If you want change and results, vote for Stephen Hill.”

The fi rst question came from the Chamber of Com-merce, which asked the candidates what they would do to remove the interprovincial trade barriers within Canada’s wine industry.

Atamanenko said under the current law, you can’t transport wine from here to another province. He stated there has to be fl exibility between borders to address these antiquated regulations.

Hill said the government needs to tear down these bar-riers so wine can be sold between borders.

Hunt and Lavell agreed.Oliver resident Val Friesen asked the candidates what

they would do to address the “obscene ripoff” known as gas prices.

Hill said the Conservative government will not provide subsidies to the oil and gas industry.

Hunt said oil and gas have become an addiction in Canada, so it’s time to invest in other technology such as electric vehicles. “We should focus on that rather than the price of gas.”

Lavell said she favours rail transportation, adding she wants to see Canadians moving away from oil-reliant ve-hicles.

Atamanenko said seeing our gas exported to the US where they sell it cheaper than we do is unfair. He said

Canada should improve its refi ning capacity to bring down the price.

Why do you think you’re the best person for the job? Hunt said he runs several “green” businesses. “The

economy and the environment don’t have to be at odds.”Lavell said she would go up against her own party to get

the job done. “I am solutions-based and 100 per cent avail-able for this job.”

Atamanenko said you can’t divorce yourself from your party, but you can hold the government to task. The agri-cultural critic said he does a lot of work behind the scenes to help people solve their problems. “I believe in the idea of working together. I don’t ask which political party you’re from.”

Hill reiterated that he doesn’t make false promises, and that he can get things done, such as re-opening the mill in Midway.

Atamanenko was asked why he hasn’t done more for se-niors in the riding.

“It’s diffi cult to do more when you have a government that doesn’t want to do more.”

He added the current government believes it needs to continue giving tax breaks (to companies), while many se-niors have to decide whether to buy food or pay the heat-ing bill. “This government isn’t listening.”


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Pitching in Members of Link Crew and work experience students from SOSS pitched in to bag garbage that elementary students collected in Oliver last week as part of Mission Possible Act Green 2011.

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Forum sees candidatesanswer many questions

Hill said the Conservative government cut the GST from seven to fi ve per cent and has allowed income-splitting to reduce taxes. He noted they have increased the ba-sic exemption and introduced the tax free savings account benefi tting many seniors. “We’ve removed many seniors from the poverty roll.”

Lavell said the Liberals have a national poverty reduction strategy that includes affordable housing and nutrition for se-niors.

When asked if they would support the arts with funding, all candidates said they would, and all voiced their support for the CBC.

Russell Work from Oliver said there is much apathy among voters, which has led to an adversarial climate. He wanted to know the candidates’ views on electoral reform.

Hunt said if you make people feel they are not being heard, they won’t vote. “You’re being controlled and manipulated . . . go out and vote.”

Lavell said we shouldn’t blame voters, noting they are not apathetic, just upset. She said people are under a lot of pressure, but encouraged them to get involved. She pointed out that people can infl uence poli-cy by being a party member.

Atamanenko said the NDP supports elec-toral reform through proportional repre-sentation.

Hill admitted the system is broken, add-ing that he supports preferential balloting. He also suggested mandatory voting with tax credits for those who vote and no cred-its for those who don’t.

Oliver resident Mikie Spillett asked the

candidates for their view on immigration and the measures in place to control it.

Atamanenko said immigrants are not a drain to the system, but they bring skills and new ideas to the country. “If it wasn’t for Canada, I wouldn’t be here . . . we need to reunite families.”

Hill, whose grandmother is a Russian immigrant, said immigration is vitally im-portant to Canada’s economy. However, he said the government must crack down on foreign “cue jumpers” who come to Canada to collect welfare. Hill said Canada must ensure that it doesn’t become the “welfare state of the world.”

Hunt said Canada is better off with im-migrants.

Lavell said we need to ensure that ev-eryone is treated equally, noting that some immigrants are better taken care of than Canadian-born seniors.

In her closing statement, Lavell said Canada needs to do a better job in address-ing social justice issues. She noted that cuts to women’s centres must stop, and more needs to be done to tackle child poverty.

“When things don’t go well for mothers, they don’t go well for children.

Atamanenko said the problem with the current government is it doesn’t have the political will to make the necessary chang-es. He noted the NDP will offer an account-able government and bring a new vision to Canada.

Hunt said if the environment hurts, ev-eryone hurts. “I think we are a party of hope.”

Hill said if voters want more of the same, they should vote for the incumbent. If they want change, they should vote for him.

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Wednesday, April 27, 2011 Oliver Chronicle B3COMMUNITY NEWS

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APR 29 - Future Gardens perennial border design with xeriscape plants. 3 - 5 pm. Call 250-498-0383. FeeAPR 29 -30 SOAP Players present � e Odd Couple ( female version) by Neil Simon. OSS minitheatre, 8 pm. Tickets at Sundance Video(Oliver) Your Dollar Store ( Osoyoos) or at the door. Call 250-498-3597.APR 30 - Breakfast & fashion show with the Soroptimists at McKia’s Rest. in Best West-ern in Osoyoos. Call Imperial O� ce Pro in Osoyoos for ticket purchase.MAY 1 - Naturalists McIntyre Canyon walk with Greg Byron. 2.5 km each way. Return to SORCO for tour and lunch. More hiking above SORCO a� er lunch. Moderate to strenuous. Meet at CPR station at 9:30 am. Call 250-495-5018.MAY 1 - Children’s Wish Ride. Sponsored by the Oliver Riding Club. To join or donate call Debbie at 250-498-4326 or Janice at 250-497-6437.MAY 1 - Desert Valley Hospice Society annual hike for hospice pallitive care. 1 pm. Registration at noon. Lions park. Bring family and friends to run, walk or ride. Call 250-485-0935.MAY 3 - Lioness meeting. Call Linda at

250-498-3710.MAY 4 - Oliver/Osoyoos Aktion Club meets 11 am at Kiwanis Manor. 34822-99 St. Call 250-495-6617.MAY 4 - Dance with Paul & friends at senior centre. 1:30 pm, 50/50 draw, refresh-ments. Call 250-498-6142.MAY 6 - 7 SOAP Players present � e Odd Couple ( female version) by Neil Simon. SOSS theatre, 8 pm. Tickets at Sundance Video(Oliver) Your Dollar Store ( Osoyoos) or at the door. Call 250-498-3597.MAY 6 - Xeriscape Mother’s day herbal planter workshop at Future Gardens. Call 250-498-0383. Fees apply.MAY 6 - Oliver Women’s Institute bake sale, 9 am. Oliver Place Mall.May 7 - Madden/Ripley lakes with Mari-anne Hutterli. Moderate to more strenuous if both lakes are visited. Meet at CPR station at 9 am. Call 250-498-2743.MAY 7 - Bloosom & Tea bake sale at Oliver United Church. 1 - 3 pm. Door prize. Ad-mission fee.MAY 7 - Grandmothers for Africa garage sale across from SuperValu at 8 am. Sup-ports AIDS orphans.

Local quilters recognized for their artistic talentThe 11th Oliver Quilt Show was well sup-

ported by Oliver residents and out-of-town visitors.

More than 500 names were entered in the guest book. Two major prizes for out-standing quilts were awarded: Viewers' Choice, voted on by the public, and Best of Show, voted on only by Double O Quilters.

The voting in both categories was simi-lar. Enid Baker’s quilt, “Memories of Carol (Ganton)” received Viewers’ Choice; and Judy Slingsby’s quilt, “Wyld Tymes” and Laurie Wright’s quilt “Nouveau Fleur” tied for honourable mention.

Judy Slingsby’s quilt was awarded Best of Show and Enid Baker’s honourable men-tion. The challenge, a competition based on the theme, “Up and/or Down,” was won by Dianne Birnie’s “OMG!” Enid Baker’s “Snakes and Ladders” received honourable

mention.It was a great ending to our wonderful

two-day Quilt Show event to have the win-ner of the sewing machine from Heather Pitts of Heather’s Threadz being Linda Bu-tula.

The Long Arm Quilting gift certifi cate for a queen size quilt donated by Michelle Morisset, Wine Country Quilters’ Market, went to Kim Wanner.

Most of the other door prizes went to lo-cals, with only three going out of town.

A visitor from Alberta, Norma Judson, was the winner of the jar of spools guessing contest and will receive a $25 gift certifi -cate, also from Heather’s Threadz.

The Double O Quilters will be “sewing up a storm” for the next three years in prepa-ration for another fantastic show.

On page A16 in last week’s Chronicle, Col-leen Baptiste was the quilter in the left photo, and Kathie Kirby was in the right photo.

Carol MalczewskiSpecial to the Chronicle

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At left, Laura Wright’s “Nou-veau Fleur” received Viewers’ Choice honourable mention. At right, Enid Baker holds “Snakes and Ladders” with the honourable mention rib-bon.

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The 16th Annual SOSS Enrichment Fund Scramble, hosted once again by Fairview Mountain Golf Course, raised $13,230 on the April 16-17 weekend for the SOSS En-richment Fund Society.

This society was created in 1995 by a group of alumni, SOSS staff and community members. Headed by a board of eight direc-tors, its goal is to promote and facilitate post-secondary education. To do this, the main objective is to build a self-perpetu-ating fund from which money can provide scholarships and bursaries for students at Southern Okanagan Secondary School in Oliver. This it is doing through both direct donations and this annual golf event.

It is only with the support and generos-ity of all the corporate sponsors, particu-larly Fairview Mountain and its members, as well as the participants that this annual two-day tournament has become the major fund raiser for the society.

This year 130 golfers on 26 teams com-peted for top honours in a mixed scramble format. With rain forecast for Saturday, teams were happy that it held off but soon realized when the wind arrived along with very cold weather that our unseasonable weather was still here.

With teams vying for the Player’s Pool on Saturday, the Bill Ford team (Bill Ford, John Chapman, Mel Ducharme, Sandra Es-penhain and Jen Seminoff) took fi rst place honours with a strong 10-under par score of 62.

All alone in second place at 63 was the team of Gary Shannon (Gary Shannon, Ber-nice Moody, Roy Aitken, Dick Cleave and Wende Arnett) while tied for third were the teams of Mal Bearman (Mal Bearman, Burl Moody, Bill Ross, Dee Hainsworth and Delphina Ferreira) and Terry Matatall (Ter-ry Matatall, Dianne Trimble, Ron Olafson, Joyce Traviss and Ron Firman) who scored 64s.

Following with 65 totals to tie for fi fth were the teams of George Bruneau (George Bruneau, Paul Kesselring, Mike Crowson, Darlene Chapman and Teresa Fortune), Doug Traviss (Doug Traviss, Don McLarty, Lloyd Lindsay, Val Titus and Chris Jentsch) and Daryl Lange (Daryl Lange, Bill Boyd, Sue Capyk, Debbie Olafson and Charlie Blaschuck).

Following play on Saturday the teams feasted on another great banquet by Fair-

view’s executive chef Yvonne Gaudet and her staff, after which fi rst day prizes were distributed.

Sunday arrived with weather that made players wish for Saturday again. Not only did the temperatures drop drastically but the fi rst two hours saw players battling snow. Strong wind and variable clouds had many golfers digging out toques, gloves and more layers of clothes as the 26 teams eagerly vied for top spots in the scramble championship.

At the end of play in the “A” pool, it was the Bill Ford fi vesome completing a two-day sweep with a 9-under par winning score of 63 to take fi rst place honours.

The Mal Bearman team was one stroke back at 64 to take second place all alone. Tying for third place with 65 scores were the teams of George Bruneau, Doug Traviss, Barrie McConnachie (Barrie McConnachie, Rae Suttie, Madge Flint, Mike Garrish and Carol Dingman), Jordan Martin (Jordan Martin, Pete Smith, Kristen Mayson, Juleen McElgunn and Ryan Sirianni) and Mar-tin Cattermole (Martin Cattermole, Roger Hall, Dan Friesen, Todd Brown and Jennifer Rikely).

In the “B” pool, two teams tied for fi rst place. Shooting 7-under 65s were the teams of Ed Shugalo (Ed Shugalo, Jim Brown, Bill Postnikoff, Carl Peterson and Donna Kemes) and Denis Fleming (Denis Fleming, Barry Barisoff, Dawn Suttie, Marilyn Ma-thieson and Dan Nazaroff).

Sharing third place with scores of 66 were the teams of John Echlin (John Echlin, Dave Mattes, Barry Miller, Marg Harkness and Joan Sabo), DeHaven Hill (DeHaven Hill, Mike Johnson, Norm Houle, Alida Boyd and Arlene Loverin) and Don Flint (Don Flint, Jim Stanley, Shiela Lange, Rick Ma-chial and Terry Lipp).

In the two-day, 36-hole competition the Bill Ford team took top honours with a score of 125 strokes.

The Mal Bearman team followed in sec-ond with 128 while the George Bruneau and Doug Traviss teams tied for third with 130 totals.

Taking the fi nal fi fth spot with 131 strokes was the Barrie McConnachie fi ve-some.

KP winners for the tournament were the Craig Roth, Juanita Roth, Ed Shugalo and John Echlin teams on Saturday and Bill Ford, Doug Traviss, Jeannine Brown and Rick Capyk teams on Sunday.

Fairview Mountain Scramble raises $13,230 for scholarships


Photo contributed

Happy members of the winning team of the 16th Annual SOSS Enrichment Fund Scramble are “A” event winners (from left) John Chapman, Jen Seminoff, Mel Ducharme, Sandra Espenhain and Bill Ford.

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Wednesday, April 27, 2011 Oliver Chronicle B5

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Our food addiction and the science behind weight gain

Three papers published by “The Lancet” show that the worldwide prevalence of obesity has nearly doubled since 1980.

In the last 30 years, the number of obese men rose from 4.8 per cent to 9.8 per cent and women from 7.9 per cent to 13.8 per cent. That translates into more than one-tenth of the world's adult population, or about half a billion people across the globe.

So what do our govern-ments and the food industry say? They encourage more “personal responsibil-ity” – more exercise, self-control, avoiding over-eating, and reducing intake of sugar-sweetened drinks and processed food. Af-ter all, it’s a matter of balance.

While all this sounds good in theory, science has proven that sugar, fat, and salt laden processed foods, rather than natural, whole foods, are addictive.

You can overeat chips or Twinkies, but few overeat carrots or apples. There are specifi c biological mechanisms that drive addictive behaviours.

No one chooses to be fat, despite the so-cial stigma and health consequences. Many behaviours arise out of neurochemical reward centers in the brain that override normal willpower and overwhelm our ordi-nary biological hunger control signals. Now that’s not to say that raw willpower is not a powerful tool. I’ve had many clients use it successfully simply because they desire a change in their life more than the reward of the addiction of food.

Food addictions are compounded by manufacturers who refuse to release in-ternal data on ingredients which maximize consumption of their products despite re-

quests from researchers. In his book, “The End of Over-eating,” David Kessler, MD, the former head of the Food and Drug Administration, describes the science of food being made into drugs by the creation of hyperpalat-able ingredients which lead to neurochemical addiction. In other words, food high in sugar, fat, and salt can un-willingly expose consumers to cravings which make them overeat, leading to profound physiological consequences

that drive up weight gain and ill health. This theory has been proven in a Har-

vard study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. It was shown that overweight adolescents con-sumed an extra 500 calories a day when al-lowed to eat junk food as compared to days when this type of food was not allowed. If these patterns were followed further, the increased daily intake would lead to an ex-tra 182,500 calories a year, or a net gain of 52 pounds.

We live in a toxic food environment. No matter where you go, you see vending ma-chines, sugary sports drinks, and junk food littering the landscape of our nutritional wasteland.

A far better choice would be to avoid labels as much as possible. Steer clear of canned and boxed foods. Eat a high fi bre, healthy fat, low starch and high nutrient diet composed of as many natural foods as possible.

You don’t have to watch calories be-cause fruits and vegetables, lean meats, healthy fats, and 100 per cent grains are inherently low-calorie.

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Hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 4528 Green Lake Road250.498.0697

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Brian Amos and Kevin Dockett....your Property Management Team for the South Okanagan;

Penticton to Osoyoos. Strata & Rental Management. Call for further complete list of services.

Box 960 35841-97th Street, Oliver, BCPh: 250-498-4844 | Toll free: 1-877-498-4844

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Journeyman Welder, Fabricator

Mobile Welding and Fabricating•Custom fabrication.•Heavy equipment and farm repair.•Sanitary stainless steel.•Aluminum welding and fabricating.

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C Jacobs PlumbingJust the phone number

has changed!Still same great

service.Call 250-498-7653

Oliver senior wanted on traffi cking charges as police investigate him

The Oliver Chronicle welcomes readers’ submissions to the Fruit and Vine. Please submit your comments to: [email protected]@[email protected]

Submissions must include your name and phone number for verification purposes, but can be published anonymously.

Content may be edited for clarity.

The Oliver-Osoyoos RCMP are seeking the media and

public’s assistance in locating 67-year-old Delmar “Del” Lawrence Scott, a resident of Oliver, who is wanted on a BC-wide unendorsed warrant for possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of traffi cking.

The Oliver/Osoyoos RCMP have charged Scott with the drug traffi cking related charges, which allege that Scott is involved in street level traffi cking of cocaine in the Oliver/ Osoyoos/South Okanagan area.

Investigators have reason to believe that Scott has recently fl ed the South Okanagan area as a result of the warrant being issued and believe he is either in the Lower Mainland or in Alberta.

“A man of his age allegedly plying these wares is a lit-tle odd. Given his age and physical appearance, Mr. Scott could certainly pass for anyone’s elderly father or grand-father or the typical old guy next door,” stated Cpl. Dan Moskaluk

Scott is described as Caucasian, with grey hair and blue eyes. He stands about 178 centimetres (fi ve feet, 10 inches) tall, and weighs approximately 170 pounds.

Police are asking that anyone with information regard-ing Scott’s whereabouts contact the Penticton Regional

RCMP General Investigative Section at (250) 498-3422 or simply call their local police services detachment.

Those wishing to provide information anonymously can call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477, leave a tip online or text SOSTIPS and your message to CRIMES (274637).


Delmar Lawrence Scott

Oliver offi cials travel to Victoria to support OIB’s bid for prison

A contingent of Oliver and Osoyoos offi cials fl ew to Van-couver on Tuesday to support the Osoyoos Indian Band in its bid to locate a correctional centre on band land.

Mayor Pat Hampson was joined by Chief Clarence Louie, his staff, Area C Director Allan Patton and Osoyoos Mayor Stu Wells to meet with Solicitor General Shirley Bond to demonstrate support for the bid. The band has shown in-terest in locating the facility in the vicinity of Senkulmen

Business Park. On Wednesday Hampson fl ew to Victoria with Patton

to lobby Minister Ida Chong for $2.4 million to complete Phase 3 of the water twinning project. This will be a three- way cost sharing with the federal government, the prov-ince and the Town.

There are presently about 156 rural residents who are not connected to the Town’s potable water source.

“Once the twinning is completed all our water custom-ers will have access to potable water and no one will be subjected to periodic boil water advisories,” Hampson said.


Directory of ReligionsLIVING WAY

CHRISTIAN CENTRElive * laugh * dream * love

River Rd. & Hwy 97 - 3 miles north of Oliver

Pastors Mark & Rae PankratzSunday Service

10:00 a.m.www.livingway.com

250.498.4595

OLIVER ALLIANCEJust north of town on Hwy 97

Lead Pastor: Jeremy CookAssociate Pastor: Steve McLeanPastor of Seniors: Henry Wiebe

Sunday Service 10:45 a.m.Kids FORCE & Adult Sunday school at 9:30

a.m.Nursery care available during the service.

Phone: 250.498.4253www.oliveralliancechurch.com

Office : 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Mon. - Fri.

OLIVER WORD OFLIFE CENTRE

On 119 St. off of 350th Ave.Pastors Cameron

& Margaret OgilvieSunday Services:

Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.(includes Children’s Church)

Wed. 7:00 p.m. - Bible Study at the Church

250.498.4020 (home)250.498.4434

PARK DRIVE CHURCH36672 - 79th St., Oliver

Sunday MorningWorship Service at

10:00 a.m.Affiliated with Pentecostal

Assemblies of CanadaPhone: 250.498.2322

Office hrs: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tues. - Thurs.

ST. EDWARD THE CONFESSOR

(Anglican/Episcopal)Welcomes you!

34660 - 103 St., OliverRev. Patrick Reid

Sunday Service: 11:00 a.m.

Information: 250.498.2559

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

All are welcome10450 - 346th Ave.Pastor: Oscar Halvorson

Services Saturday:Sabbath School: 9:30 a.m.Worship Service: 11 a.m.

250.498.4820

THE UNITED CHURCHOF CANADA

All are welcome9915 - 358th Ave.

Minister: Ann WhiteServices Sunday:

Sunday School & ChurchService: 10 a.m.250.498.2781

VALLEYCONGREGATIONAL

CHURCH30850 Black Sage Rd.

Sunday Worship Gathering:9:45 a.m.

250.498.4829

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCC)342nd Ave. at Airport Rd.

Holy Thursday: Communion Service: 1 p.mGood Friday Service: 11 a.mEaster Celebration: 11 a.m

Pastor Darren SiegleDivine Service: 11 a.m. Sunday

Sunday School: 11 a.m. during Worship ServiceAdult Bible Study: 9:45 a.m.

OLIVER LUTHERAN CENTRE (ELCIC)101 ST - 362 Ave

250.498.8889Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Weekly Devotions.1st Sunday of month -

Holy Communion.


Smile of the week

CMYK

Petra loves to make a difference in people’s lives

Petra VeintimillaJack Bennest photo

On April 29th, 50 years ago - Our Parents, Ed & StellaWalked down the aisle and became Husband & Wife

Sealing their Love with Two Shiny Bands of Gold

These Precious Years brought Ups & Downs,Struggles & Accomplishments, which Molded all of

Us into Decent Individuals

Ed & Stella's Bond is like the Precious Metal itself.Like Gold, it is Pure, Soft and Unaffected by corrosion.

Happy 50th Anniversary Mom & Dadwith Everlasting Family Love,

Karl, Dylan & PaigeChristine, Crystal & Nickolas

Anita, Miranda, Annalise & EmmaTony, Lisa, Dryden & Cearra

Eugene, Caylen & JesseTamara & Curtis

National Volunteer Week was April 10-16. In celebration of, and appreciation for, Oliver's generous and committed volunteers, we present a month of "Volunteer of the Week" in partnership with the South Okanagan Similkameen Vol-unteer Centre. www.volunteercentre.info

When and where did you begin volunteering?

I would have to say my first official volunteer position was at my church; I started playing piano for masses there when I was probably about 11 or 12. I didn’t really look at it as volunteering though, I felt (and continue to feel) that I was helping with what I could at the time. It’s rewarding to be able to put the skills that you are given to good use, making a valuable contribution to the bigger picture.

Where do you volunteer now?

I am currently the president of the South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce, as well as the secretary for the Oli-ver Business Association. I am also looking forward to my third summer offering very informal ESL classes to some of the seasonal Mexican workers in the area.

What do you enjoy most about where you currently vol-unteer?

I enjoy being a part of the activity that is happening in Oliver and the South Okanagan. We live in one of the most beautiful places in the world, and it is so nice to be a part of all of the positive things that are happening in our area. Regarding the informal ESL classes – it feels great to help make new people feel welcome in our community, and it’s just an added bonus that they may learn a little something from me while they’re here.

What do you expect from a great volunteer experience?

I tend not to go into volunteer situations, or any situ-ation for that matter, looking at what’s in it for me. That being said, I have been very fortunate in my volunteering over the past few years to have been surrounded by people with a lot of knowledge and I am constantly learning new things from them.

What was your best ever experience as a volunteer?

I don’t think that I can nail down one specific experi-ence. I love making other people happy, and so I guess that is what makes almost every volunteer experience reward-ing – knowing that I’ve done something to make a positive contribution to someone or something else.

Who inspired you to volunteer?

There really isn’t one person in particular that I can think of: I have been fortunate to grow up surrounded by people who view volunteering as a natural part of life – if you have something to give - something positive to con-tribute to society, then it only makes sense to do so.

What would you say to people who aren't sure about vol-unteering?

Give it a shot. The great thing about volunteering is that you can give as little or as much of yourself and your time that you feel comfortable with.

Where do you think more volunteers are needed in Oliver?

From what I’ve seen, Oliver has a thriving volunteer base. Of course that doesn’t mean that more volunteers aren’t constantly needed. I know that Carol at Parks and Rec. and the Oliver Business Association are planning on putting on a great parade and Sunshine Festival this year, so if you have any skills that you think could be put to good use in the planning and/or execution of this event then that would be a great place to look.

The South Okanagan Similkameen Volunteer Centre is another place to look, they have put together a wonder-ful brochure indicating a bunch of areas in the community where volunteers are needed. You can get a hold of one of these brochures by contacting Corinne Janow at [email protected].

If you could volunteer, at no personal cost, for anything in the world, what would it be?

Oh wow . .. where to begin? There are so many places that I would love to go to make a difference in: Refugee camps in Darfur and other war torn regions of the world; orphanages in South America and South East Asia; and sites of natural disasters such as Haiti and Japan. God will-ing, that will all happen one day. In the meantime I really am happy doing what I do.

What would your ideal volunteer recognition event look like?

Send us all to Hawaii for a week of fun in the sun . . . just kidding.

I think most volunteers, myself included, feel satisfied simply knowing that we’ve been able to do something that has made a difference – even a simple thank you is just an added bonus.


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COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS

GOOD SHEPHERD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Parents interested in en-rolling their child for 2011 school year in K-7, F/T Kin-dergarten Sept. 2011, Call 250-495-3549 (school), 250-495-5077 (home), or email: [email protected] 37ctf

LITTLE WONDERS PRESCHOOL

has the following openings for the 2011/2012 season:-Tu/Thur. 3 yr. old non reli-gious (morning) : 3 spots.-Tu/Thur. 3 yr old Christian (afternoon) : 5 spots.-M/W/F 4 yr. old non reli-gious (morning) : 0 spots.-M/W/F 4 yr. old Christian (afternoon) : 5 spots.To register call Mrs. K at 250-485-2439. 43p2

SWEETGRASS THERAPIST

Nicole Lawton, returns May 2. Available for afternoon appointments. Call 250-498-2005. 43p2

ROYAL LEPAGE Shelter Foundation Na-tional Garage Sale. 8 am to 2 pm. May 14 in the Oliver Place Mall parking lot. All proceeds go to the local Women’s Shelter and vio-lence protection programs. If you have any gently used (or new) items to donate, please call 250-498-6222 to arrange pick up or delivery. 43c4

TUSSIE MUSSIES OPENS May 2nd.

9 am to 5 pm. Mother’s Day Special

12” hanging baskets for $20.00

33417-95 St. Call 250-498-9051.

44p1

BLOSSOM TEA AND BAKE SALE

Oliver United ChurchSaturday, May 7.

1 - 3 pm.Admission. Door prizes.

All welcome. 44p2

1991 PLYMOUTH SUN-DANCE. Red, 2 door, runs good, good tires. $600. Call 250-498-9274. 43f2

EMPLOYMENT

THE OLIVER AND DIS-TRICT HERITAGE SOCI-ETY invites applications for the position of Museum and Archives Assistant for the term May 24 to September 2, 2011. This exciting oppor-tunity will introduce the suc-cessful candidate to several areas in the care and pre-sentation of museum and archives holdings. this posi-tion is dependent on funding through the Young Canada Works program, and appli-cants must meet eligibility under that program. Skills sought:1) Data management using both analog and digital sys-tems and programs2) Videotape, interview and video editing skills3) Research and problem solving skills.4) Communication skills, in-cluding public presentation.5) Ability to work well with others.

Ideally the candidate will be enrolled in a post-secondary program in a field consis-tent with the mission of the ODHS. A drivers license and access to a vehicle would be an asset. Wage: $12 + 4% vacation pay. Please submit applications to:Darryl MacKenzie, [email protected] or call 250-498-0490. 42c3

WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP VULNERABLE YOUTH?ARC Programs is accepting applications from couples with the aptitude to provide care to youth with behav-ioural challenges, with the intent to support these youth over the long term and on into their independence.The live-in caregivers will provide supervision, sup-port and individualized care for one youth as a member of a collaborative case man-agement team. Caregivers will be provided excellent compensation, scheduled respite, accommodation, with ongoing training, con-sultation, and extensive sup-port services for both the youth and caregivers. The caregivers will be part of a

dynamic community based agency, with extensive ex-perience supporting care-givers to work with high-risk youth in care of the Ministry for Children and Family De-velopment. Applicants will be subjected to an extensive screening process, including a crimi-nal record check. ARC Pro-grams is an equal-opportu-nity employer, promotes the diversity of our workforce, and requires caregivers and employees to demonstrate cultural competence and sensitivity to the diversity of all populations of the com-munities we serve. Appli-cants must have a current BC Drivers License, and a sound personal vehicle. Please submit a resume and letter of application, describ-ing your suitability to pro-vide family-based care for children and youth, to : ARC Programs, Attention Patrick McIntosh, 513 Bernard Ave, Kelowna, BC, V1Y-6N9. 43v2

SINGH AND DHILLON OR-CHARDS, needs 2 F/T sea-sonal farm workers. July 1 to Sept. 30,2011. $9.28 hr. Oli-ver, BC. Call 250-485-0146 or 250-498-1836. 42v3

KARWASRA FARM needs 2 F/T seasonal farm work-ers. June 15 to end of Sept. 2011. Oliver, BC. $9.28 hr. Call 250-498-0712. 42p3

KEWAL MANN OR-CHARDS needs 2 full-time seasonal workers from May, 2011 to end of November, 2011 in Oliver, BC. $9.28 hour. Call 250-498-9413. 43v3

OSOYOOS HUSKY needs - Cook, 3 to 4 afternoon shifts per week. Wages depend-ing on experience. Apply in person to Diane or Reena with resume. 43p4

0729928 BC LTD. needs 2 F/T seasonal farm workers. May 1 to Nov. 15. $9.28 hr. Oliver, BC. Call 250-498-0912. 43p3

SUKHI ORCHARDS LTD in Oliver, BC. needs 4 full time seasonal farm workers 1st week of April to Nov 25th, 2011. 4 full time seasonal farm workers June 1st to Nov 25, 2011. $9.28 hr with piece work as per the La-bour Standards Board of BC. Call 250-498-6619. Ask for Garry. 44v2

TWO PEOPLE needed for a busy residential cleaning service. Looking for mature, reliable and responsible people. Must be bondable. Previous professional expe-rience helpful but willing to train. Must have weekend availability, own a reliable vehicle, work while unsuper-vised as well as with a team. Starting wage is $13.00 hr and may lead to F/T work. Call Kelly at 250-498-6648. 44mc2

OLIVER SENIOR CENTRE SOCIETY has an opening for a Volunteer Treasurer and Volunteer Secretary. Must be computer literate with both jobs. Contact Irene 250-498-3779 or Ron 250-498-0677. 44p1

SOUTHERN FRUIT PACK-ERS is looking for 4 F/T, sea-sonal workers. Starting June 1 to Nov. 15, 2011. $9.28 hr. Email: [email protected] 44v2

MEDICI’S GELATERIA AND COFFEE HOUSE is looking for a mature indi-vidual to add to their team. This position will initially be 2-3 hours a day during peak periods and is preferably suited to someone with ex-perience in the food indus-try. Drop off resume at 9932-350 Ave. Oliver or email:[email protected] 44c3

FOR SALE

WATKINS PRODUCTSFor more information or a catalogue, phone Inez & Ken 250-498-4450. 40p13

MARY KAY - SKIN CAREFinally, skin care that’s made for you. Call Margaret Ogilvie at 250-498-4020.Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant. Jul01/11

ORGANIC materials and topsoil. Drott 40 HOE - $7500.00 OBO. JCB HOE - $7500.00 OBO. 1994 Ford F350 diesel 14’ cube van $5500.00 OBO. Call 250-260-0604. Ask for Greg. 41p3

EXCELLENT horse hay. Timothy, orchard grass mix, alfalfa grass mix. $7 per bale. Call 250-446-2080. An-archist Mtn, Osoyoos. 40p9

CROSSWORD ANSWERS

NOTICES

EMPLOYMENTCHRONICLE DEADLINESCLASSIFIED ADS by 9:00 a.m. Tuesdays(Must be prepaid, cash, Visa or Mastercard)

Email: [email protected]

CLASSIFIED AD RATES:Up to 20 words - $6.00; 20¢ each additional word.

Per column inch $6.00 plus GSTNOTICES: Weddings, engagements birth announcements, cards of thanks, in memoriums, obituaries, and other notices (min. charge) $7.50 plus GST

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: [email protected] mail your advertisement to:

OLIVER CHRONICLE, P.O. Box 880, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0or 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.

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 advertisement 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

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 or because his/her age is between 44 and 65 years unless the condition is justified by a bona fide require

DISPLAY ADVERTISING (boxed): 12:00 p.m. noon Fridays.

NEWS COPY: 10:00 a.m. Mondays

NOTICES

EMPLOYMENTAUTOS EMPLOYMENT

• Full Bobcat / Augering Service

• Decks

• Lawn Maintenance

• Snow Removal

• Pruning and Trimming

• Lawn and Yard Prep

• Fences and Misc

Your Home...

Is Your Castle


EDGING CEDARS - buy direct from grower. 6 ft - 10 for $200. We deliver. Call Budget Nurseries - toll free 1-866-498-2189 www.budgetnurseries.com 37vtf

ALFALFA – grass/hay on Road 18, in Oliver. $8/per bale. Call 250-498-2918. 1mctf

MAYTAG W/D, $650. Por-table dishwasher, $400. Kitchen table set, $75. Lawn mower $75. Call 250-498-6744. 42p3

SHOP RIDER Trailblazer scooter. Includes awning, charger, operator manual. Used very little. Cost new, over $5,300. Asking $3,000. Call 250-689-1187. 43f1

SAMSONG DCS Falcon compact phone system. Inc. 6 phones and the brains for 3 lines. Good for small office. $500. Call 250-498-6688. 44p4

SCOOTER with charger and removable awning. Excel-lent condition, hardly used. $2500.00 OBO. Call 250-498-3845. 44p2

ROOM air conditioner, 12000 BTU, practically new w/ full one year warranty incl. Cost new $400. Asking $200.L.H. golf clubs, 3 woods #3,4,5,6,7,8,9, wedge 2P, extra new balls -$100.Moving dolly - $ 25.00. Call 250-498-2560. 43p2

1986 - 24 ft. TravelAire Class “C” motorhome. New awning, fridge, roof and air. Other new parts. 109,000 km. $9,500. OBO.Heavy duty electric wheel -chair. Half price, $5,000.4 ft deck lift. Battery oper-ated with charger, hardly used. $3,000. Call 250-498-4453. 43p4

FOUR WHEELED, blue In-vicare collapsible walker, easily transported. Hand brakes, storage area under seat. Excellent condition. Asking $100 OBO. Call 250-498-6210. 44p2

OLIVER SENIOR CENTRE SOCIETY is now accepting bids on a Lowrey Symphon-ic Theatre Console organ. 25 note pedal board, bench. Sealed bids opened @ Gen-eral Meeting, May 16. Call Ron/Irene 250-6142. 44p1

FREE - Large garden space available for use. Call Nicole 250-498-2097. 43f2

LANDSCAPE

EDGING CEDARS - buy direct from grower. 6 ft - 10 for $200. We deliver. Call Budget Nurseries - toll free 1-866-498-2189 www.budgetnurseries.com 37vtf

LOST AND FOUND

FOUND - Pewter metal framed, ladies near-sighted eye glasses. Contact the Oliver Post Office. 43f2

FOUND - Pink girls bike on the hike and bike path. Can claim at Oliver RCMP Office. 43f2

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PERSONAL

SEMI-RETIRED 59 yr old male. I own a small farm in the Kettle Valley and enjoy the simple life. Reliable and responsible and trustworthy. Would like to meet female with similar traits and a posi-tive outlook on life. Reply to Box 118, Midway, BC V0H 1M0. 44mc2

FOR SALE FREE

PRIVATE SALE First time offered. 2 bdrm semi-de-tached bungalow unit in small complex surrounded by large green area. Ex-cellent condition, double carport, close to hike & bike trail & river. Priced 10k below assessment at $202,500. Call 250-498-3656 or 250-485-3989. 43v2

1) OPEN HOUSE - Friday, April 29. 11 am - 12:30 pm. Casa Rio Building C: 7149-356 Ave. or call Beth Gar-rish, Royal Lepage 250-498-6222 to view.

2) OPEN HOUSE - Friday, April 29. 1 pm - 2 pm. Lg 5 bdrm, 4 bath home with full suite. 34443-103 Ave. or call Beth Garrish, Royal LePage 250-498-6222 to view. 44c1

RENTALS

BC HOUSING is now ac-cepting applications for a wait list from families need-ing affordable housing in a 3 bedroom townhouse complex. The monthly rent is 30% of income. The eli-gibility criteria must be met. Please contact: 1-800-834-7149 or for applications www.bchousing.org 33c12

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APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholarship For Women to attend Journalism certificate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Deadline April 29, 2011. More information: www.bccommunitynews.com/files/scholarshipsAPARTMENT/CONDOMINIUM MANAGERS (CRM) home study course. Many jobs registered with us across Canada! Thousands of grads working! Government certified. 30 years of success! www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.

employment opportunities

CONCRETE FINISHERS. Edmonton-based company seeks experienced concrete finishers for work in Edmonton and Northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; [email protected]. Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780-444-7103.

MEDICAL OFFICE trainees needed! Hospitals & doctors need medical office & medical admin staff! No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-748-4126.

BUSINESS & ADMINISTRATION trainees needed! Large & small firms seeking certified admin staff now. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-512-7116.

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COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS

OVER 1100 SQ FT. OFFICE space available. Store front at 9336-348 Ave. Has sepa-rate entrance, utilities and bathroom. Great location at a reasonable rate.Available May 1, 2011. Call 250-498-4506. 35ctf

RESIDENTIAL EVICTION SERVICES-

Terminal Bailiffs, Call 250-493-2618.

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OLIVER,$950 month plus util,

house, rural, 2 bdrm, 1 bath. Avail immed.

OSOYOOS$850 month - plus utilities. condo - 1 bdrm, plus den - Desert Court - Avail. immed. (1 unit left.)

OK FALLS$1000 month - plus util. - 2 bdrm double-wide mobile home - Avail. immed.

Amos Realty 35841-97th. St. Oliver, B.C.

Phone 250-498-4844 ONLINE APPLICATIONS

AND UNIT [email protected]

Check us out at www.stratawatch.ca

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RETAIL SPACE. App. 1400 sq. ft. Main St. Osoyoos, BC. Call 250-446-2083. 35p10

AVAILABLE IN OLIVER.1) Great 2 storey, two bed-room, two bathroom condo in the heart of downtown Oliver. Lovely courtyard and balcony for outdoor enjoy-ment. All new paint and flooring, open concept living area. Available immediately. $850 plus utilities. N/P, N/S.2) One bedroom plus den, condo in Casa Rio. Views of the fountain. $850 plus utilities. Rent negotiable for good, long term tenant.Call Nita Neufield at Royal

LePage South Country Property Management. For more information on these rentals or properties avail-

able in Osoyoos at 250-498-6222.

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FOR RENT - 1 BDRM. Large suites, and 2 BDRM. suites. Close to downtown, very nice, freshly redone. Starting at $595 mth. + util. Call 250-498-0232. 40p10

2nd FLOOR CORNER unit condo for rent. Casa Rio, Oliver. $950 mth. N/P. For appointment to view call 403-980-0634 or contact [email protected]. 42vtf

2 BDRM BASEMENT suite. $750 mth. Avail. May 1. Call 250-809-1975 42v3

36 FT. FIFTH WHEEL. Skirted, with deck. 6 km N of Oliver by Jackson Triggs. Access to OK River. $730 mth., includes utilities and cable. Damage deposit and ref. required. Call 250-495-2872 or cell 250-689-5045. 43v2

MOBILE HOME - 3 bdrm. Avail. May 1, 2011. Close to town. Call 250-689-4312. 42p3

AVAIL. MAY 1. $650 mth. plus util. Large, extra clean, 2 bdrm, N/S, N/P, 3rd floor walk up, includes parking and all appliances, close to Oliver mall, prefer long term, refs. required. Email:[email protected] or call 778-773-5825. 43v2

AVAIL. MAY 1. Clean, 2 bdrm house. Close to shop-ping, fenced, 4 appliances and garbage pickup includ-ed, small pet OK. Suitable for older couple. $750 mth. Plus hydro. Call 250-498-6946. 43f3

3 BDRM, 2.5 bath, garage, near airport, N/S, N/P. Refer-ences required. Avail. July 1/11. $900 mth plus utilities. Call 604-984-6043. 43v2

MOBILE HOME, 2 bdrm, N/P, orchard setting, near Rd 5 and 123 St. $500 month plus utilities. Avail May 1st. Call 250-535-1117 or 778-869-1805. 44v2

2 BDRM HOUSE, F/S. Avail now. Call 250-485-7712. 44p2

HORSE ACCOMMODA-TIONS, barn, 5 acre pas-ture, 4 paddocks w/ shel-ters, round pen riding ring. $400 month. Call 250-498-7369. 44v4

1700 sq ft shop in Ok Falls with hoist, compressor, air lines and 400 sq ft bach-elor suite. $1000 month. Call 250-498-7369. 44v4

PARK MODEL trailer be-side a 1300 sq ft shop, $800 month. (will consider rent-ing separately at $500 each) Call 250-498-7369. 44th

3 BDRM ( 1 in basement), 1 bath home in Oliver. 55+, N/P, N/S. $750 month plus util. Avail June 1st. Call Har-riet at 250-498-7060. 44mc1

LONG TERM rental wanted starting July or ?. Senior couple, renters at same Oliver address since Sept 2002, require 2 bdrm ac-com. in town. Have own ap-pliances and excellent refer-ences.Call 250-498-5449. 44p2

1 BDRM CABIN near South-winds Crossing. F/S, W/D, with or without furniture. $500 month. Call 250-488-0716. 44mc2

RENTALS RENTALS RENTALS RENTALS RENTALS RENTALS

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MINI INDOOR storage in OK Falls. Units starting at $50 month + HST. Call 250-488-9076. 44v4

SERVICES

ARGON ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Residential - CommercialElectric Heating

DEAN MALMBERG250-498-4506

Contractor # 434749336 348 Ave. Unit A

www.argonelectrical.ca ctf

LINTON BOBCAT AND MINI EXCAVATOR

SERVICE.

Yard and lawn prep., drive-way levelling. Prefer working with the homeowner to de-velop a satisfying and func-tional landscaped area.

Call 250-498-1033 or 250-498-2222.

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Arrangements entrusted toNunes-Pottinger Funeral Service

& Crematorium, Oliver & Osoyoos, BC.www.nunes-pottinger.com

In loving memory

Beate Rudbeck Falkenholt

nee (Christiansen)1930 - 2011

On Friday, April 15, 2011, Mrs. Beate Rudbeck (Betty) Falken-holt (nee Christiansen) of Oliver passed away peacefully at the McKinney Place Extended Care Unit at the age of 80 years.

She was predeceased by her husband, Kaj Falkenholt; her grandson, Tim Venables and her parents, Anna and Thomas Christiansen.

Betty will be fondly remembered by her loving family includ-ing daughter, Linda (Gary) Venables; sons, Alan (Lori) Falkenholt and Glen (Dana Pelat) Falkenholt; grandchildren, Bill Venables, Lisa Venables, Bev Falkenholt, Tamara Falkenholt, Keith, Steven and Tyler Falkenholt, Mike and Daniel Kwitkoski; great-grand-son, Isaac Kwitkoski; brother-in-law, Poul Falkenholt as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family in Canada and Den-mark.

Over the years, Betty worked at the Oliver Co-op Packing-house, the Haynes Packinghouse, in many orchards and vineyards and at the cafeteria at SOSS.

Betty arrived in Canada in the early fall of 1951 and was mar-ried on November 17, 1951 to Kaj Falkenholt after travelling across the world for love. She loved to travel and greatly enjoyed trips to Europe, Mexico and the United States. Betty also enjoyed spending time with her family, dancing and singing. Betty was a proud fireman’s wife and worked behind the scenes at many fireman events.

Cremation has taken place and a private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Donations in lieu of flowers are gratefully accepted to the BCSPCA, 2200 Dartmouth Dr., Penticton, BC V2A 7W7 or the Alzheimer’s Society, 104 – 35 Westminster Ave. East, Penticton, BC V2A 1H7

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


COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDSSERVICES

RAY’S PAINTING 3 ROOM SPECIAL

Any 3 rooms for $250. Walls, minor repairs, 2 coats, interior - exterior.

Satisfaction guaranteed. 25 years experience.

Call Ray at 250-487-0840.

July 2011

ELECTROLYSIS BY MARG

Get rid of unwanted hair permanently and safely with just a few treatments. Call 250-495-2782. 34mctf

A 1 LAWN CARE- lawns - gardens -

-snow removal - chimneys--power washing - irrigation-

-firewood - CALL 250-485-7916

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HUTTON’S INTERIOR DECORATING & PAINTING SERVICES Painting, Colour Consulta-tions, Design Services and more.

Call ALLISON at 250-498-6428.

July1/11

SHAYNE HENRY’S EXCAVATING AND

LANDSCAPING SERVICE.We have everything you need to get the job done! Dozers, loaders, hoe and trucks. Free estimates.

Call 250-499-2208. 38mc8

LINTON BOBCAT AND MINI EXCAVATOR

SERVICE. Rock picking, irrigation trenching, driveways, land levelling. Small tree and post removal.

Call 250-498-1033 or 250-498-2222.

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GREEN UP It’s time for a yard clean up.

From yard cleanups, scrap metal removal, little landscaping jobs to small

renovations. We’ll take care of all your needs for your

yard to be green. 2 reliable local guys work

for reasonable rates.Call 250-485-8919 Randyor 250-485-3766 Vincent.

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JULIE’S UPHOLSTERYSPRING IS HERE!

Ski-doo, quad & bike seats. Boat interiors, RV’s, auto’s,

household furnishings. Call Julie 250-495-2753www.juliesupholstery.com

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GREEN AS GRASS LAWN MAINTENANCE

Lawn maintenanceFertilizing

Small pruning jobsCall 250-498-6741.

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ELECTROLYSIS BY MARG

Get rid of unwanted hair permanently and safely with just a few treatments. Call 250-495-2782. 34mctf

SOUTH OKANAGAN SILVER BUYER.

Visit my website to see my payouts.

www.sosbuyer.ca778-931-0558.

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KIWANIS MARKET 34782-91st Street

(Sawmill Road)Check us out. We accept clean, serviceable items. Please No clothing. Call 250-485-0242 or 250-498-0176. Drop off times: 9:00- 12:00 Wednesdays, and 9:00 - 12:00 Fridays. Open for sales: 8:30 to 12:30 Sat-urdays. Please leave a mes-sage, you will be answered. ctf

PLANT SALE! May 1, 10:00 am. 11155-352 Ave. 44p1

ROYAL LEPAGE Shelter Foundation National Ga-rage Sale for Shelter: 8 am to 2 pm. May 14 in the Oli-ver Place Mall parking lot. All proceeds go to the local Women’s Shelter and vio-lence protection programs. If you have any gently used (or new) items to donate, please call 250-498-6222 to arrange pick up or delivery. 43c4

YARD SALES

FOR SALE2007 Dodge Caliber. Like new. Well cared for. Just over 28,100 km.Driven locally, by female. $14,000.00.(250) 689-1187. Oliver, BC

YARD SALE Sat, April 30. 9 am to 4 pm. #104-99 St ( alley behind Fields) Lots to choose from. 44v1

MULTI FAMILY garage sale between 83 Ave & 87 Ave on 370th St. Sat, April 30th and Sun May 1st. 9 am - 3 pm. Interesting items, something for everyone. 44p1

YARD SALE QUEEN FINDS MORE! April 29 and 30. 9:00 am. 13999 Johnson Road, off Secrest Rd. follow the signs and balloons. Elec-tric lawn mower, household items, books, clothes. toys, collectables. Lotsa’ stuff. 44p1

A HUGE GARAGE SALE! Saturday, April 30, 8:00 am. Toys, baby items, books, dishes, furniture and more. 8757-310 A Avenue, Oliver (off Road 18). No early birds. 44v1

YARD SALES

COMPASSION HOUSE KE-NYA, yard sale on Saturday, April 30. Across Hwy. 97 from the Oliver Place Mall (Dr. Ng’s lot). It starts at 9:00 am and all funds raised go to the orphanage in Kenya. If anyone has goods they’d like to donate, they can ei-ther bring it to the sale or call 250-498-0178 to arrange pick up. 44mc1

GIANT YARD SALE. Fri, 29th Sat, 30th & Sun, May 1st. Road #2 E.- 96 th St.8 am to 5 pm. 44p1

MULTI-UNIT YARD SALE. Sat. April 30. Greenleaves Village Strata 8736-369 Ave. 8:00 am - noon. 44p1

YARD SALES

Marriage Commissioner The Vital Statistics Agency, Ministry of Health Services, is looking for an individual to serve as a Marriage Commissioner for the Oliver area. The individual will perform civil marriages within their community on behalf of the Agency.

For information and an application form please visit our website at: www.vs.gov.bc.ca/marriage

Smitty’s is now accepting resumes for the following:

Dishwasher / prep cookLine cook / prep cookServersBus people

Drop off resume at Smitty’s in Osoyoos or apply by Fax 250.495.6349

Oliver Parks & Recreation Department are acceptingresumes for the position of SunFun Program Leader.Applicants must be students currently attending schoolfull time and returning to either secondary school orcollege/university full time in the fall. Candidates must be17 yrs of age and have a demonstrated ability to workwith children in a variety of activities. Current StandardFirst Aid / CPR certification is an asset. These CUPEpositions are 40 hrs/wk, from June 27- Aug 26, 2011.

Resumes should be remitted along with aresume no later than Monday, May 2 to:

Oliver Parks & Recreationc/o Carol SheridanBox 627Oliver BC V0H 1T0

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Oliver Parks & Recreation Society2011 SunFun Program Leaders

Happy BirthdaySue

From theChronic Staff


presentsMothers Day Brunch

May 8th, 10 am to 2 pm

FeaturingCarved Baron of Beef and Honey Glazed Ham

Fresh Seasonal Salads and Breakfast FavouritesAssorted Desserts and more!

Adults $16.95 Seniors $14.95 Kids $7.95Reservations are required

250-498-2880 ext 2

Where is your home plate in eternity?

If someone were to ask you, “Where is your home?” what would you answer?

Would you give them your present ad-dress or residence? Maybe you’re staying in town for a period of time on a work proj-ect, but you actually reside in another part of the country. Which of the two is your home? Maybe you’re at-tending vocational or edu-cational training for a few years. Is this your “new” home?

I was on a four-month ex-tended mission activity in Rwanda, Africa and people asked where my home was. I would ask, do you mean where I sleep now while I’m here, or my city in Canada where I live? It really boils down to our understanding of the term “home.” Maybe it means where you were born and grew up. But that is only part of our lives. Time and events change our physical location.

So, “Where is your home?” Is it the last physical place of residence? Obviously “home” means different things to differ-ent people. Oxford’s dictionary has many definitions for “home.” The most common one is “the place where one lives perma-nently, especially as a member of a family or household.” So relationships of people become a factor in understanding “home.” We use the phrase “home sweet home.” But sometimes “home” is not so sweet.

Another definition is, “the finishing point in a race,” like “home plate” in base-ball. So, for you and I, “home” could be a continued change of location because of change of employment or change of rela-tionships with people, thus our last “finish-ing point.” Oxford uses the proverb, “Home is where the heart is - the place for which you feel the deepest affection, no matter where you are.” So “home” is not necessar-

ily a geographical location, but an emotional, social, ongoing mental state of be-ing manifesting itself in a physical location.

Where do you “feel at home?” The longer I live, and the older I get, the more I realize “home” is a contin-ual, growing, changing, re-structuring understanding of our mind, it comes down to “where is your heart?” For those of us with a spiri-tual perspective, “home” is

more than a location, or being with certain people. It is our inner most understanding of life. The heart of the matter … is God. He has prepared a “home” in heaven waiting for us. A songwriter penned these words, “This world is not my home, I’m just a pass-ing through, my treasures are laid up some-where beyond the blue. The angels beckon me from heaven’s open door, and I can’t feel at home in this world anymore.”

So, where is your home? It’s up to you to choose in this present life, where your “home plate” in eternity will be. Choose God. Choose life.

Elroy PankratzSpecial to the Chronicle

Ministerial

ROAD 13’S 3rd ANNUALWIENER DOG DAYSUNDAY, MAY 1st.1: 00 – 4:00pm

ROAD 13 VINEYARDS, ON ROAD 13 IN OLIVER

Gourmet hot dogs, soft drinks, and wines by the glass available, with proceeds to Osoyoos Desert Centre. Pets are welcome of course – especially wiener dogs! See you there!

SOMETIMES “IT’S ALL ABOUT THE DOGS!”


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• EyeExams• ContactLenses• Low-VisionServices

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DR. Jason Bartsch, DMDFamily & Cosmetic Dentistry

Digital X-raysCEREC single visit crowns

Dental ImplantsLaser Teeth Whitening

• EyeExams• ContactLenses• Low-VisionServices

Dry eyes?Many people suffer from dry eye and it is more common with increased age. The symptoms include the sensation of having a for-eign body in the eye and often the eye is watery. At an eye exam your optometrist may note that your tears are a poor quality or evaporate faster than they should; there may even be dry flaky patches on the front of the eye (keratitis.) The most common treatment is liberal use of artifi-cial tears. Some people may have an adverse re-action to the preservatives in a bottle of artificial tears and, thus, need to use non-preserved ones that come packaged in daily doses.

Dr. Bryan Thome

No bees in their bonnetsThe Oliver Senior Centre recently hosted an Easter tea, which attracted many creative bonnets to the event. Shown wearing theirs are, from left, Pam Armstrong, Betty Riches, Agnes Wilson, Eunice Marriott, Fern Rehbein, Georgina Forsythe and Elsie Rilkoff.

Lyonel Doherty photos

Look Ma, no handsThe Oliver skate park is where many youth learn the sport. Here, Megan Topham from Wells lends a guiding hand to her son Soul Topham during a morning skating session.


Oliver Seventh-day Adventist Church10450 - 346th Ave., Oliver, B.C. V0H 1T0

250-809-2863

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