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RDOS tackles Golden Mile Trail public access Lyonel Doherty Oliver Chronicle The regional district wants to work with private landowners in Oliver to secure public access to the Golden Mile Trail. This was the message Area C director Allan Patton reiterated during a special meeting at the community centre last week. “It was an unintentional mistake that landowners might not have been as consulted as they should have been,” Patton said. The issue came to a head when landowner Anthony Ruck erected cement barriers at the trail head off Fairview Road last May. He did that because people were partially blocking his driveway by parking at the trail head, which is private property. Patton said the goal is to legally secure access to the trail (from Fairview to Tinhorn Creek) by working cooperatively with landowners by getting their permission and absolving them from any liability. He noted the access point off Fairview Road is a “dangerous spot” because of the hairpin turn. “We want to ﬁnd a better entrance to the path so it’s safer and not intrusive on the landowners.” Patton said that local property owner Bill Eggert (who lives near Fairview golf course) has expressed interest in allowing the public access to the trail from his land. Patton said they also want to ask permission to use the Thompson property and/or the Dumais property as part of the trail access route. Ernie Dumais told the Chronicle that discussions regarding the northern access are immaterial until the RDOS comes up with a satisfactory arrangement with the owners where property is affected directly by the trail itself. “We are disappointed that the necessary legal approvals had not been granted when the trail initiative was initially undertaken.” The agreement with landowners would absolve them of any risk or liability, and give them an opportunity to bring forth concerns or disputes, Patton said. The director said a previous mistake was made in the assumption that landowners gave their permission for people to use their property to access the trail. It was noted that the majority of trail users have shown respect for the land and have used it responsibly. A question was raised about which groups would be eligible to use the trail. Patton said motorized vehicles would not be permitted. Other users such as skiers, horse enthusiasts and mountain bikers would be addressed in the agreement. Marianne Hutterli, a member of the Oliver/Osoyoos Naturalist Club, said the great thing about the access point off Fairview Road is that the trail is mostly down hill from Continued on Pg A2...

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The RDOS is trying to secure public access to the Golden Mile Trail by working with private landowners in the Fairview area. In this ﬁle photo, local hikers enjoy nature while walking the trail.

Town served with Mesa Hotel claim Lyonel Doherty Oliver Chronicle Owners of the former Mesa Hotel have officially filed legal action against the Town of Oliver stemming from last year’s fire and demolition of the building. Don Kazakoff and Lisa Chalmers from Summerland are seeking damages in the Supreme Court of BC. They claim the Town was negligent by demolishing the building without a permit and without due notification. On May 23, 2010 a fire broke out on the top floor of the

hotel, damaging the second and third floors. Town officials and the Oliver Fire Department subsequently decided to demolish the building. At the time, fire officials said the front wall was extremely hazardous to public safety, which is why the building was demolished. But in the notice of claim, the plaintiffs state that no aggressive attempt was made to contain or extinguish the fire. The claim states that Kazakoff wished to enter the premises to secure his property, but he was denied access by

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THE FRUIT & VINE The Oliver Chronicle welcomes comments highlighting readers’ feelings of appreciation towards an individual or group or sharing comments about things they would like to see improved. Submissions must have a name and phone number for veriﬁcation purposes, but can be published anonymously. Content may be edited for clarity.

Bins and bins of SWEET CHERRIES to all the life guards at the Oliver pool. You have made our summer an enjoyable experience. Thank you for all your enthusiasm, hard work and patience. -Chris, Vanessa, Donovan and Camille Blake SWEET CHERRIES to all the people who responded to a recent appeal via a news story in the Chronicle for used eye glasses for kids and adults in Third World countries who can not afford the. The results were overwhelming. Special thanks to the person who dropped off a garbage bag of glasses at the hospital thrift shop. Much appreciated -Oliver Lions Club Send your Sweet Cherries or Sour Grapes to: publisher@oliverchronicle.com

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RDOS wants to secure Golden Mile access there, which is easier for senior hikers. She stated if you start from Eggert’s place, you have to go uphill for some time. Oliver museum curator Darryl MacKenzie said if you access the trail from a lower elevation, you miss some of the local heritage sites. He noted one of the ﬁrst questions many visitors ask him is where they can go for an adventurous hike. MacKenzie suggested that some landowners could be enticed with tax breaks to make their properties available to the public. “The beneﬁts

to the community would outweigh the tax revenue,” he said. MacKenzie pointed out that the whole area is included in the heritage registry as having heritage value. He noted there are various mine sites up there, a stamp mill and an archaeological site. Kenn Oldﬁeld from Tinhorn Creek winery said the remnants of the old stamp mill have eroded over the years, so he would like to see the site preserved. Patton said if they can’t ﬁnd other access

points farther up Fairview Road (which is not encumbered by private property), they will consider Eggert’s access. The director suggested that the naturalist club could spearhead a move to operate and maintain the trail, which would include new signage. He noted there is a potential for the trail to be extended beyond Tinhorn Creek to Road 18, crossing over to Road 22 and utilizing the new hike and bike trail that recently opened up in that area.

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Owners of former Mesa Hotel seeking damages

the fire department. However, members of the fire department entered the building and removed some of Kazakoff’s property. “Some, but not all, of the plaintiffs’ personal property (including a pool table) removed from the premises has been located and returned to the plaintiffs,” the claim states. Municipal Manager Tom Szalay said the Town is disputing these claims. He referred all further questions to the Municipal Insurance Association of BC, (MIA) which defends municipalities in these cases. Tom Barnes, chief executive officer of the MIA, said a lawyer has been hired to defend the Town. Barnes stated that if the MIA concludes that the Town is wrong in this

claim, it will try to pay out the damages. If it concludes that the Town is not at fault, it won’t pay the damages and will fight the claim in court. Or the MIA will negotiate a resolution. Barnes said the next step is to state the facts from the Town’s point of view, then head to the “discovery” stage. Often, when this stage is complete, the parties will enter a confidential mediation process, which often resolves many cases, Barnes said. Frank Scordo, the Town’s legal counsel, said the claim was served on August 2, noting they have 21 days to file a response. Scordo said he couldn’t answer any of the allegations, but noted the Town will deny any wrongdoing in this matter.

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Police briefs Motorcyclist injured A Kelowna motorcyclist suffered non life threatening injuries during a collision with a pickup truck on Highway 97 in Oliver last week. Police report that a Ford pickup truck was entering the highway from 336th Avenue (Road 3) when the vehicle reportedly experienced mechanical problems. It apparently stalled, and the motorcyclist who was travelling south did not have time to stop. The motorcyclist collided with the truck, causing damage to both vehicles. Police said that speed and alcohol were not factors in the accident. The driver of the pickup truck is from Aldergrove.

Truck hits house A Ford F350 pickup truck crashed into a fence and house last week at 11716-350th Avenue, causing minor injuries. Police report that an Oliver driver was travelling west on 350th Avenue when another vehicle failed to yield for a stop sign at 119th Street. A collision caused the woman in her pickup truck to careen into the side of a house. She was taken to hospital with neck pain. The other Oliver driver escaped injury but was issued a violation ticket for failing to yield.

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Constable Matt Andreasen of the Oliver RCMP surveys the damage at an accident scene on Highway 97 and Road 3 last week. A pickup truck and a motorcycle collided, resulting in non life threatening injuries to a Kelowna man. It was reported that the truck stalled on the highway, and the motorcyclist didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have time to stop.

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~ from Roma Pedersen, Archives Volunteer The Oliver Sawmill located on the meandering Okanagan River provided lumber for builders, boxwood for fruit boxes and jobs for many men. It was started in 1923 by Harry Fairweather and in succeeding years employed up to 100 men.

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f it wasn’t for Ken Anderson’s keen observation on August 3, David Wesley Bobbitt could still be on the run. Anderson and his son Brock spotted the suspect behind their Road 20 property and notified police. Bobbitt, wanted for attempted murder, was arrested soon after. Oliver Crime Watch needs people like Anderson with a keen eye. In fact, this dedicated group of citizens is at risk of becoming extinct because of dwindling numbers. We find this disheartening. It is well known that police resources in Oliver are stretched and that the cops can’t respond to every call in a timely manner. But this is your chance to make a difference; your chance to tell the hoodlums (anonymously) that you’re not going to let them turn this community into a crime depot. The police make no bones about it: they need the public’s help. They need people to report suspicious behaviour and other wrongdoings that taint our little town. That’s why Oliver Crime Watch is a vital component of the community. It’s the eyes and ears of the police, who can’t be everywhere at once. Crime Watch volunteers ride around in their vehicles and simply observe and report. They don’t leave the safety of their cars, and never engage any suspects. Their only weapons are a pair of keen eyes and ears, and cell phones to pass on information to the RCMP. Volunteers are only asked to complete one, fourhour shift a month. If they want to do more, all the power to them. These shifts can be done during daylight hours, but most of the action takes place at night. Day or night, you’re fulfilling a valuable service regardless of the time. If you prefer, Oliver Speed Watch might be your calling. Without Crime Watch, we truly believe the community would see more illegal activity. Our local thieves, drug dealers, and vandals would have a heyday roaming the streets knowing that nobody was watching them. Crime Watch has assisted the Oliver RCMP on many occasions, either by tracking a possible suspect or reporting an act of vandalism. Every bit of vigilance counts. A lot of people complain about the justice system and the lack of response from police. We hate to say it . . . but put up or shut up. Call Crime Watch (498-0654 or 498-5477) to find out how you can help make your community safer. Your four hours a month is a small price to pay for a little peace of mind.

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Farmer population is dwindling Editor, Oliver Chronicle: Being a Grade 7 student, I have been told the importance of eating local foods for many years. People don’t realize how far their food travels before reaching their local grocery store. The average produce travels 1,500 miles before reaching your community. In the time it takes to travel that far, fruits and vegetables lose nutritional value. Sometimes produce that is imported from other countries has even less nutrients than produce that is canned or frozen soon after harvest. To make matters worse, Canada’s population of local farmers is slowly disappearing. Citizens are choosing to buy their produce from grocery

stores instead of supporting local farm families. By purchasing produce from a local farm, you can help farm families stay intact. Another plus to buying from local farms is knowing where your food came from. Most produce is imported from other places in the world and you have no idea as to who grew it and where it’s been. Whereas, when you eat local, you know where your food was grown, how it was grown, and who it was handled by. So why eat produce grown in other countries when you can have the same food grown farm-fresh in your own community? Start eating local today. Sienna Bontorin, Oliver

Drivers and pedestrians in Oliver need a little attitude adjustment

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(The following letter was written before the August 9 motor vehicle accident on 350th Avenue.) I don’t like preaching but there are times when it becomes necessary to draw attention to what I believe is a dangerous trend in Oliver which will lead to tragedy for someone. Speeding has become a chronic problem on 350th and the Town regularly receives complaints, but this is not the only road where drivers regularly travel over the posted limit. For personal safety, it really has become a situation where pedestrians have to be totally aware of oncoming trafﬁc and show consideration when they step out onto the crosswalk. But drivers also have to be aware that pedestrians may step out so it is vital for drivers to obey the speed limits. Here are my observations over the past few months and they are based in part on my experience as a professional driver and my observations while a member of Speed Watch: - 350th; speeding well in excess of the posted limit the entire length from 123rd to 99th. - 350th; vehicles passing vehicles already driving over the posted limit. - 97th; pedestrians stepping off the curb behind vehicles backing into a parking space.

- 97th; pedestrians with disabilities crossing mid-block. - 97th; traffic ignoring the speed reduction entering Town. - 362nd; from Community Centre to SOGH, speeding in excess of the posted limit. - 71st; speeding in excess of the posted limit, especially on the curve by Tradewinds Mobile Home Park. - 79th; speeding around the curve approaching the bridge and pedestrian crossing at the hike and bike trail. - Marked pedestrian crossing at the 350th bridge and hike and bike trail; pedestrians not using the crosswalk flashing light and stepping out without checking for cars. - Tractor-trailer rigs; drivers using cell phone while upshifting from stop light. - Pedestrians; crossing road in front of tractor trailer rigs forcing them to hit their brakes. - Vehicles running stale amber traffic lights. - Pedestrians crossing against traffic lights. If I typically observe these infractions when I am out for a walk, driving or shopping it is safe to assume this is commonplace each day. Statistically the odds are very high that someone is going to die in a traffic related incident. I talked to Sgt. Ken Harrington and he assured me that the RCMP South Okanagan Traffic Services will be paying particular attention to 350th so expect to get a ticket if you are speeding. Pat Hampson, Oliver mayor

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Firemen get jump on blaze Oliver firefighters got a crucial jump on a grass fire last week when a van caught fire after hitting a tree on Inkameep Road. Firefighter Spencer Tribbick said the van was fully engulfed in flames when they arrived. The occupants managed to escape the vehicle before the gas tank ruptured.

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The flames started a one-hectare grass fire, which had the potential of spreading fast, Tribbick said. One firefighter was taken to hospital for observation and was released shortly after. It was not reported how the accident occurred.

Less brutal behaviour would reduce rioting “I don't call it rioting, I call it an in- his family afterwards. The demonstration surrection of the masses of the people. outside Tottenham police station was It is happening in Syria, it is happening genuinely political, and there are plauin Clapham, it's happening in Liverpool, sible claims that the police response was it's happening in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, excessive. and that is the nature of the historical But after that, everything changed. moment,” said Darcus Howe, a black Brit- On the second night, there was no riotish journalist, in an interview with BBC ing, in the sense of demonstrations with television on Tuesday. a political motive or goal. The revolution has finally There was just looting, as arrived: after the “Arab disaffected youths from Spring”, here comes the the under-class seized the “English Spring”. opportunity to acquire a And the revolution is little property from the going to spread. There’s rest of the population and apparently a “Trinidadian damage a lot more. They Spring” too (although it’s feel that they have been also possible that Howe abandoned by the society, only mentioned Port-ofand they are right. Spain because he grew up Every post-industrial in Trinidad). Whatever. society has a large and In any case, the English growing minority of perSpring is certainly an manently unemployed or Gwynne Dyer earth-shaking event. under-employed people With London in flames, who would once have thousands dead, and the grown up into the good British government trembling before a working-class jobs that no longer exist. full-scale insurrection of the masses, the They are present in significant numbers collapse of the entire capitalist order is in Britain and in France, in the United only moments away. As the Tunisian rev- States and in Russia, even in Japan. It’s olution led to the overthrow of Mubarak those bored and angry youths who are in Egypt and then to a non-violent rev- looting in England now. olutionary movement in Syria, so the Some people want to impose an ethnic overthrow of the British government will explanation on this phenomenon. They quickly lead to the destruction of the US try to define the looting and violence government and the Chinese Communist as a response by underprivileged black regime. youths in Britain (or by underprivileged Wait a moment! This just in! London Muslim youth in the 2005 and 2007 riots isn’t in flames after all. Some dozens of in France). But the truth is that rioting buildings have been burned in various and looting have always been equal-opresidential parts of London, but none in portunity activities in both countries. the centre. Apart from the original demIn the past thirty years of sporadic rionstration outside a police station in the oting and looting in England, every outLondon suburb of Tottenham by relatives break has included a large, probably maof a suspected drug dealer who was shot jority participation by young whites from by police on Sunday, it’s opportunistic the under-class. The same was true of looters who have been out on the streets, France in 2005 and 2007, where the young not political protesters. “Muslim” rioters were quite happy to be In the inner London district of Camden accompanied by their white and Asian Town, for example, the social media on friends from the same tower blocks. Monday night were full with rumours For complex cultural reasons, the lootof local landmarks in flames. However, ers in England are disproportionately Tuesday morning revealed that a few Afro-Caribbean youths, but it is not a phone shops in the high street had been particularly racist society. Afro-Caribbelooted overnight, and an iconic (but rath- ans come last in school performance in er grubby) rock venue called the Electric England, but the children of immigrants Ballroom had been vandalised. Nothing from Africa come first. Fifty percent of else to report. second-generation Afro-Caribbeans in We in the media love stories of death England end up in inter-racial relationand destruction, but it turns out that ships – but often in relationships with there aren’t thousands of dead either. people of the white under-class. No esAs of Wednesday, there had been only cape there. five deaths that might be linked to the The real issue here is class – or to be turmoil: three people killed in Birming- more precise, the despair of the underham by a speeding car probably driven class. Less brutal and insulting behaviour by looters, one man found shot dead in towards the under-class by the police in a car in London for unexplained rea- normal times would reduce the level of sons, and the drug dealer, Mark Duggan, resentment and the frequency of rioting whose death at the hands of the police and looting, but it wouldn’t stop it. unleashed these events. So there will probably be at least a There are certainly questions to be an- few days’ more looting in England, unswered about Duggan’s killing (it appears til the under-class youths in every city that the gun he was carrying was never and neighbourhood have had a chance fired), and further questions to be asked to vent their anger and fill their pockets. about the way that the police dealt with And then it will stop . . . for a while.

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Ambassador candidates build esteem, character Eight new candidates in the Youth Ambassador Program in Oliver have undergone quite a transformation. You’ll witness these exciting changes this Friday and Saturday at Oliver Alliance Church. Speeches and personal presentations are on Friday at 6 p.m., while the

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awards and coronation are on Saturday at 7 p.m. Not only have the girls developed their confidence and self-esteem, they’ve learned a lot about life. The whole world is a stage, isn’t it? Here are the photos of the candidates and a brief bio on each.

Patricia Lameiras

Gagan Ganger

Chiara Mason

She is the 14-year-old daughter of Ana Reis and Joe Lameiras. Patricia enjoys rollerblading, running, swimming and hanging out with her friends. She likes to volunteer at community events and one of her goals is to go to Africa where she wishes to help as many poor families as possible.

She is the daughter of Asha and Bill Ganger, and has many goals that include travelling the world, learning fluent French and riding the Trans-Siberian Express across Asia. She is interested in learning about other countries and diverse cultures. She loves to perform on stage and in the future would like to pursue a career that involves working with children with special needs or the very young. Gagan likes the fact that everyone knows each other in Oliver.

She is 14 years old and enjoys singing, dancing, and acting. She is hoping to attend Capilano University and have a career performing. Chiara’s goals in life are to remain an honest person. She is determined to always be true to herself, and hopes that others will do the same. In her spare time, she enjoys playing soccer and hanging out with friends.

Sharna Bousfield

Jessica Monteiro

She is 14 and entering Grade 10 this fall. She enjoys playing field hockey, talking to her friends, dancing, being in the company of young children. In the future Sharna would like to become a pre-school teacher. She loves Oliver for its smallness and its heritage.

She is the 14-year-old daughter of Maria and Tony Monteiro. Her interests are playing field hockey and soccer, dancing and running. She has one sister and loves hanging out with her friends, dancing with them in her spare time or visiting with friends in Osoyoos.

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She is 16 and living life in little old Oliver. She plays field hockey, soccer, basketball, and taught soccer this past spring. She volunteers with Youth Cares and also has a job. She does excellent in school, and on top of that, she is taking part in the Youth Ambassador Program. It sounds like a lot, but she has no clue where she would be without it.

Sierra Hammond is the 15-year-old daughter of Brandi Hammond. She is interested in other countries and their cultures. In the future, she is hoping to pursue a career working with special needs children, and is passionate about the safety of children in their neighbourhoods. She enjoys herself most when performing on stage.

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Bizarre accident keeps police, firefighters busy Jetta strikes pedestrian, crashes into power pole and rolls over Lyonel Doherty Oliver Chronicle A bizarre chain of events kept police and firefighters hopping on 350th Avenue on August 9. On August 9 the Oliver RCMP received a report of a vehicle that hit a pedestrian on 350th Avenue between 115117th street. Police report that a 60-year-old male had received serious but non life threatening injuries as a result of being struck by a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta driven by a 76-year-old Oliver resident. A witness advised that the Jetta swerved and struck the pedestrian who was walking north on 350th Avenue. The vehicle subsequently crashed into a hydro pole and rolled over on its roof. One resident reported that the crash sounded like thunder. This was followed by some yelling on the street, then the shocking image of the overturned car. A group of men tilted up the side of the car and pulled the occupant out, then carried him to a patch of lawn on the other side of the road. The operator of the vehicle and the pedestrian sustained undetermined injuries. Police said the cause of the crash is still being investigated, but it does not appear that speed or alcohol were factors. Oliver Fire Department spokesman Spencer Tribbick said the collision with the power pole caused some arcing, which resulted in a small grass/hedge fire between two houses. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze, which caused some siding damage to one house. The collision caused a power outage in the neighbourhood, but electricity was restored later that evening by FortisBC crews. The pole was sheared in two, with the top portion dangling precariously.

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Report of nasty fall being questioned Lyonel Doherty Oliver Chronicle While Anna Vakar is still recovering from her nasty fall, an Oliver resident is questioning the reported facts of the case. A story in the August 10 edition of the Chronicle outlined one man’s version of Vakar’s incident. Rick Elless reported how numerous people surrounded Vakar like “vultures” and stole items that fell out of her wallet. Vakar was walking across Main Street at Subway when she tripped and fell on her face. Elless said he assisted Vakar and noticed that the contents of her wallet (money, client cards, and identification) lay scattered on the street. “People gathered her stuff up (to steal it) left, right and centre . . . a dozen people surrounded her,” Elless said. But the resident questioning this statement said she found it hard to believe that people, especially in those numbers, would steal from an elderly woman who fell on the street in Oliver. She suggested that the people gathering Vakar’s personal property were trying to help, not steal from the woman. The resident questioned the validity of the statements made by Elless. The Chronicle contacted Elless again, and he stated it was Vakar who said there were a dozen people surrounding her. “There were only four or five. One was trying to get help, and another was helping me with Anna.” Elless said he then started gathering up Vakar’s items, noting he saw other people with Vakar’s property in their hands. Witness Laurene Sloboda said she saw Vakar lying on the crosswalk. She noted one lady was holding Vakar’s head, while three people were helping to direct traffic. One gentleman was on a cell phone, who Sloboda approached to ask if Vakar needed first aid. By then an ambulance had been called. “I did not notice anyone picking Anna’s things up, but

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that her house was broken into and $1,200 was stolen. Vakar said it’s important to catch the thief who broke into her home, but “let’s avoid accusations based on personal animosities.”

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PURPOSE: To add Part II, Section 7 to the Regional Growth Strategy (RGS) that will include a target goal and a table of existing policies that reflect how the RGS directs for the reduction of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. The Provincial Government, through the Local Government (Green Communities) Amendment Act (Bill 27, 2008), mandated that all local governments incorporate Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reduction targets and create policies and actions to achieve those targets into the Regional Growth Strategies. On January 20, 2011, the Regional Board passed a motion to adopt the Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP) and that the RGS be amended to introduce greenhouse gas targets and strategies. VIEW COPIES OF THE DRAFT BYLAW & SUPPORTING INFORMATION AT: Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen 101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC on weekdays (excluding statutory holidays) between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Anyone who considers themselves affected by the proposed bylaw amendment can present written information or speak at the public hearing. All correspondence for the public hearing to be addressed to: Public Hearing Bylaw No. 2421.01, c/o Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen. No letter, report or representation from the public will be received after the conclusion of the public hearing. This public hearing has been delegated to a Director of the Regional District. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES:

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District may go to court over derelict vehicles Lyonel Doherty Oliver Chronicle The RDOS has had enough with “derelict” vehicles in rural Oliver, so it is seeking legal action against two property owners. The properties on Island Way Road have raised the eyebrows of district officials, including Area C director Allan Patton, who has recommended court injunctions. “We have given them two years and several extensions (to comply with the bylaw) . . . I’m not tolerating it.” He referred to 37429 and 37406 Island Way Road, where numerous vehicles have been the subject of complaints. The first property (37429 Island Way Road) north of Oliver was the subject of complaint in May of 2008 with respect to unsightly vehicles. Concern was raised since the property is located within the floodplain. In June of 2008, an inspection by a bylaw enforcement officer confirmed the presence of 30 derelict vehicles. There was also a considerable amount of metals, construction material and automobile parts. Five months later the bylaw officer confirmed there had been no significant changes since the last inspection. In January of 2009, the officer confirmed that cleanup had commenced and two vehicles were removed. In May of this year, it was noted that 26 derelict vehicles were located on the property. “Progress has been made but it seems sporadic and has been slow due to financial limitations and personal issues,” said bylaw enforcement coordinator Roza Aylwin. She noted if the RDOS delays enforcement for an extended period, it may be perceived that the board condones this activity and future legal proceedings may be compromised. Property owner Ronald Miller admitted that he’s a hoarder and acknowledged that his place needs to be cleaned up. “I’m doing as much as one person can with health problems,” he told the Chronicle. Miller feels he is being unfairly treated by the RDOS, claiming that officials keep changing the rules and are never happy with what he manages to clean up. For example, he will get a good report one day and then be threatened with a fine the next day. “I’m trying to be as reasonable with them as possible. I’m not out to give anyone any headaches or any grief.” The landowner said if the RDOS was only

concerned about the vehicles, he would have had them all cleaned up by now. But it wants all the metal gone, too. Miller said he has given up his $25 per hour salvage income in order to clean up his yard. “Every day I clean up to try to keep them happy, but it isn’t good enough.” Miller noted he has hauled away thousands of pounds of stuff in the last six to eight months. “It’s like alcoholism. You have to fight your way through it . . . I didn’t own this shit, this shit owned me.” Miller said his property will be significantly cleaner by this fall, so there is no need for legal action. “They (RDOS) make it as hard as they can make it. All they’re willing to do is poke you with a stick.” The other property in question is 37406 Island Way Road, where Park Rill Creek flows through a nearby oxbow. Aylwin said the south end of the property borders a wildlife reserve and is shown to be located within an environmentally sensitive area. The entire property lies within the floodplain and is subject to periodic flooding in the spring, she pointed out. The first complaint of unsightliness (derelict vehicles) was filed in May of 2008. Concerns centered on debris spilling onto the wetlands and the negative impact this may have on the environment. An inspection uncovered well over 250 derelict vehicles on the Cook property. In March of 2009 the owner committed to bring the property into compliance, and nine months later another inspection revealed that some vehicles were removed, but there were still about 400 on site. In September of 2010, the owner’s legal counsel advised that his client had removed 250 vehicles and expected the property to be nearly free of automobiles by the end of the year. An 18-month extension was requested. But on January 5, 2011 another inspection revealed there were approximately 380 derelict vehicles on the property. “The property owner does not appear to be willing to remove all the vehicles,” Aylwin said, noting the RDOS has exhausted efforts for voluntary compliance.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011 Oliver Chronicle A11

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Rose garden book and plaque given to Town Lyonel Doherty Oliver Chronicle

Two injured

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A pedestrian and the driver of this Volkswagen Jetta were injured last week during an accident on 350th Avenue, which caused a grass fire and a power outage. See story on page A7.

sents the same ideals of bringing together the entire community to contribute to the enhanced beauty and quality of life as the Roses are red, violets are blue. original Millennium Project committee, Here is a book, and a plaque, too. it is particularly fitting that we are able That’s what the Town of Oliver received to provide the addition of a beautiful merecently during a presentation from Com- morial book recognizing the efforts of the munities In Bloom (CIB) and the Millen- original committee, along with the names nium Project group. of the donors of the roses and loved ones CIB co-chair Betty Lou Trimmer-Bahnsen for whom the Rose Garden was planted,” presented council with a Rose Garden meTrimmer-Bahnsen said. morial book and a plaque The final section of the (to be placed in the garden). book also directs the reader Carolyn Madge Triangle Park and the to further information on Memorial Rose Garden be- graciously crafted the original project found the memorial book, gan in 1999 with complein the local archives. tion in 2000 by a dedicated which can be viewed Trimmer-Bahnsen said group of individuals as a at the Town Hall. Carolyn Madge graciously “Millennium Project.” That Communities in crafted the memorial book, group enlisted the coopwhich can be viewed at the eration and contribution Bloom also ordered Town Hall. of other citizens, organiza- a plaque to be Communities in Bloom tions, businesses and local placed within the also ordered a plaque to be government to create what Rose Garden. placed within the Rose Garhas become a centerpiece of den with a brief explanathe community. During last year’s CIB judging, it was tion of the history and significance of the noted that although there is a plaque in garden. Triangle Park recognizing the efforts of The plaque reads: May we also, once this ambitious group, there was nothing to again thank council and the many busiindicate the rose garden’s significance at nesses, service clubs and individuals for the site. their remarkable support in our efforts to “Since Communities in Bloom repre- continue to have Oliver bloom.

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The Vaseux Lake hairpin curve on Highway 97 is a bone of contention for some people worried about public safety. They believe the curve should be straightened to reduce trafﬁc accidents, such as the one that recently killed a Vernon woman on a motorcycle. Police say it appears speed was involved in that incident.

Fatality prompts renewed calls for road safety Lyonel Doherty Oliver Chronicle A recent traffic fatality near Oliver has prompted renewed calls for improved safety at the sharp curve at Vaseux Lake. But local officials agree that people have to start heeding caution signs and slowing down. Last month a 52-year-old Vernon woman died after the motorcycle she was riding on wiped out on the “hairpin” turn. Both she and the driver were ejected into oncoming traffic and run over by another vehicle. The woman died at the scene, while her husband suffered moderate injuries. Police said it appeared speed was a contributing factor in the accident. A speed advisory sign prior to the corner recommends

40 km/h. There is also an amber light warning. But local resident Andrew Taggart isn’t convinced that these warnings are enough to prevent future accidents. He said more should be done to improve the safety of that corner. “I see the government spending money on roads, but they (roads) don’t have the same mortality issues as this corner . . . it catches people (especially tourists) completely off guard.” Taggart, a long-time motorcycle rider, said the hairpin curve takes lives and should be straightened out. “It’s a ﬁxable problem if there’s the political will to do it . . . but life is cheap.” Sergeant Ken Harrington, area commander for the Oliver/Osoyoos RCMP, said the signage appears to slow 99.9 per cent of the population down and speed has been the

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consistent issue with regard to crashes in that area. Driving sensibly? “If everyone drove sensibly half of our trafﬁc services members might be out of work, but that would certainly save a lot of lives, prevent a lot of injuries and save a lot of insurance dollars,” Harrington said. Area C director Allan Patton used to live in that area. “There was always accidents there,” he stated, noting they’ll continue if people choose to ignore the signs. “The responsibility is on us to drive sensibly. We have to heed those warnings.” Patton said the only way to change that sharp corner is to go around the big rock or over it. “Even if you improve it, it will still be a sharp corner and you will still have accidents.”

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Patton said he can’t see work being done on that corner without people raising a “big stink” about environmental impacts. Furthermore, he’s very concerned about raising taxes when it’s not absolutely necessary. Oliver Mayor Pat Hampson said the tight corner is one of those curves in BC where the cautionary speed sign is dead on with no latitude. “The problem lies in the camber of the corner which can catch an unsuspecting driver unawares and recovery is next to impossible.” Former highways maintenance safety manager Bill Ross said the hairpin corner at Vaseux Lake has always been a concern. However, during his tenure, he can only recall a couple of accidents there. He noted the advisory sign and warning light have helped improve safety considerably. “If people just abide by the speed limit and road conditions, you’re not going to have a problem.” Ross said it would be a huge undertaking to fix that corner. You could fill in a section of the lake or drill through the rock to straighten the road out, he commented. But this would mean significant costs and environmental impacts, Ross pointed out.

Murray Tekano, district manager of transportation, said the recent fatality is very troubling, and the ministry will certainly look at it for future safety considerations. But there’s nothing planned for the immediate future, he stated. “Our understanding is that speed was an apparent factor (in the motorcycle accident).” Tekano noted that speed is a concern at this location, which is why the advisory sign and light were installed. He believes the sign has made a real difference over the last 10 years. According to the ministry’s records, Tekano said the motorcycle fatality was the most severe incident since 2001. A total of 13 motor vehicle accidents occurred at this corner since 2001. And the majority (nine) of these occurred before 2002, Tekano reported. “Since 2002 there has been a drop in speed-related incidents.” As a result, the ministry is quite comfortable with the safety aspect at this corner, Tekano said. As a point of interest, an average of 4,000 vehicles a day traverse this section of highway.

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Friday, August 26, 2011 7:30 p.m. (doors open 6:30) Tickets $15/person Our generous supporters: High Chaparral Guest House “A Peaceful Sanctuary in Rustic Elegance”

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Live in a tent 5. Capital of W. Samoa 9. Seer’s prop 12. Household God (Roman) 14. Leavened rum cakes 15. Swiss river 18. Deepsea ﬁshing line 21. “Taming of the Shrew” city 23. Tapioca source 25. Stems used for wickerwork 26. Very bad in degree or extent 28. 14 lines with a ﬁxed rhyme scheme 29. Enfeebles 31. Pops 32. Not a convenient time 38. Estimates 39. Making easier 41. Finished a skirt edge 42. Leprosy sufferers 44. Hasidic spiritual leader 45. Wife of Abraham 46. Runner used for gliding over snow 47. Not plain 52. Airport code for Gaborone 53. A mother’s summoning words 58. London Modern Art Museum 59. Motorcar CLUES DOWN 1. Atomic #24 2. Pharaoh 1323-1319 BC 3. Mutual savings bank 4. Community school assoc. 5. Winglike part 6. NPR TV equivalent 7. Farm state 8. Atomic #13 9. Extended neck for a better view

10. Blood group 11. And gentlemen 12. Your store of remembered information (abbr.) 13. Father of Araethyrea 16. Your father’s sister 17. A scrap of cloth 19. Take as a wife 20. Killers Leopold & ___ 21. Breathe rapidly 22. ____ Frank’s diary 24. Made dry and brittle 25. Not inland 27. Ladyﬁsh genus 28. Look at with ﬁxed eyes 30. Wedding vow 32. Shakespeare’s pentameter 33. Deprived of feeling 34. Double curve

35. Employees 36. Type of palm or grass 37. Forceful exertion 38. Oddball computer expert 40. Grasp suddenly 41. Time units (abbr.) 43. Refers to a female 47. Federal excise tax 48. Ingested 49. Not yes 50. Awards org. for country music 51. Not me 54. Overtime 55. 1/1000 of an ampere 56. Montana 57. Atomic #42

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Creative ideas needed for youth, minister says Lyonel Doherty Oliver Chronicle Rural communities like Oliver need to come up with creative ideas to keep their youth active and on the straight and narrow, said new Minister of Children and Family Development Mary McNeil. Following her recent visit to Oliver, McNeil told the Chronicle that a lot of families in BC are struggling socially, and communities need to step up to the plate to help out. “It’s not a government issue, it’s a community issue,” she said in a conference call with Boundary-Similkameen MLA John Slater. McNeil was in Oliver visiting ministry staff and the Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs ofﬁce. She also paid a visit to the Nk’Mip preschool and daycare centre at Sen Pok Chin. The minister noted that the Boys and Girls Clubs and Nk’Mip preschool staff are doing great work with Oliver youth. “They really care, and they’re out there in the community.” McNeil said it’s a real challenge recruiting and retaining skilled personnel to ﬁll these important positions. The minister acknowledged the problems that youth have with drugs and other vices. She noted that Internet luring is another safety concern that kids can fall prey to.

McNeil recalled how her mother allowed her to walk wherever she needed to go, but those carefree days are gone. She raised a concern about youth relying so heavily on the electronic age for their entertainment. “Kids need to get outside more (because childhood obesity is a problem).” McNeil said she didn’t have the Internet when she was growing up in the 1960s and 70s. The minister commended the Boys and Girls Clubs for acquiring Camp ArrowFlight, a new summer camp for youth near Armstrong. McNeil said the key to reaching out to children in the community is to involve them in the decision-making process. “It has to come from the kids. You have to hear from them and what they want.” She was informed about the concern regarding young teenagers who roam the streets of Oliver at all hours of the night without parent supervision. She acknowledged this concern and pointed out that the community of Dawson Creek has a youth committee that assists the town in designing programs. Slater said he chaired a family committee in Osoyoos, where the youth told the mayor what they wanted to see. “Sometimes bureaucrats and elected ofﬁcials ‘don’t get it’

until the kids are involved.” McNeil said it’s so important to get youth involved in leadership issues, noting the Boys and Girls Clubs are “awesome” at doing that. The minister said youth programming is not always about money because great ideas come at little cost if you get local groups and businesses involved. McNeil said it’s important to engage business owners to work together to support local youth. She noted that Dawson Creek had an alarming amount of vandalism, so a group of businesses got together to address the kids’ boredom through programming. This resulted in a “huge reduction” in the vandalism, the minister said. McNeil said her ministry takes a proactive approach in dealing with family issues. “It’s tough to be a parent because it doesn’t come with a how-to manual. But the more we can help families with issues before they become critical (the better).” McNeil said the ministry’s foster parenting program is alive and kicking, but still needs good foster homes for atrisk children. She noted that foster parent volunteering appears to be a “dying art,” and unfortunately, people only hear about the one or two cases that go wrong. She stated there are many success stories out there, and the ministry is seeing many young couples bringing children into their homes.

SOAP auditions seek four ‘Wild Guys’ to star in comedy The South Okanagan Amateur Players are holding open auditions for their fall comedy, “The Wild Guys” by Andrew Wreggitt and Rebecca Shaw, directed by Ted Osborne. In this Canadian play, four good-natured guys “take off to the great white north” on a men’s sensitivity weekend. This popular

male bonding event takes city slickers into a wilderness setting to confront their primal fears and get in touch with their inner selves. Andy, a CEO and men’s movement advocate, and Robin, a crystal-gazing “new ager,” coax Stewart, an unsuspecting grocer, and Randall, a sceptical lawyer, into re-

luctantly participating in primitive rituals and communal hugs. The weekend quickly unravels when the guys become lost and discover all their food has disappeared. The result? Hockey cheers and Neil Young singalongs. This play is a satire on men’s selfhelp encounters and the new-age, touchyfeely movement that supported it.

The production is scheduled for November. Auditions in Oliver are on Monday, August 29 from 7–9 p.m. at the Quail’s Nest Arts Centre at 34274-95th Street. To ﬁnd out more information or to schedule an alternate audition, contact SOAP@telus.net or 250-498-0183.

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BOX 160, 35616 - 97th STREET OLIVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA V0H 1T0 | PH: 250.498.3451 * Please send your coming events to: office@oliverchronicle.com * SATURDAYS - Dance with the Oliver Senior’s Band at the Centre. 10:00 am – noon. 250-498-6142. SATURDAYS - Oliver Farmers Market opens at 8:30 am to 12:30 pm at Lions Park New vendors welcome to call 250498-3369. AL-ANON - Offers help to families and friends of alcoholics. Meetings on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at various locations. There are regular meetings in Oliver. Call 250-490-9272 for information. AUG 17 - Dance with Paul & Friends. 1:30 - 4:00 pm. Oliver Senior Center. 50/50 draw, come & enjoy. AUG 17 - 19 - Blood Donor Clinic 1:00 to 5:30 - South Main Seniors Drop-In Centre 2965 S. Main, Penticton. By appointment, call 1-888-2DONATE (1888-236-6283)

AUG 18 - Music in the Park with harpist Ingrid Schellenberg. 6:30 pm east side of visitor centre. Bring a law chair or a blanket. AUG 25 - Music in the Park with Jazz Out West. 6:30 pm east side of visitor centre. bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy some jazz. AUG 28/29 - SOAP Auditions: The Wild Guys, a Canadian comedy. 4 male roles, all ages. Sunday Aug. 28, 7-9 pm, Osoyoos Art Gallery, 89th and Main Osoyoos and Monday Aug. 29, 7-9 pm, Quails Nest Arts Centre 34274-95 St. Oliver. Info: SOAP@telus.net or 250498-0183. SEPT 14 - 16 - Blood Donor Clinic 1:00 to 5:30 - South Main Seniors Drop-In Centre 2965 S. Main, Penticton. By appointment, call 1-888-2DONATE (1888-236-6283)

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Hospital ER days saved this month: Dr. Evans Doctors optimistic over funding announcement Lyonel Doherty Oliver Chronicle

There will be no need to close the emergency room department at SOGH this month. So said chief of medical staff Dr. Steve Evans, responding to the Ministry of Health’s income supplement for local physicians. Last month the ministry announced a new $10 million province-wide program to beneﬁt doctors and patients in rural communities. Funding of up to $200,000 per year will be provided to groups of rural, fee-for-service physicians who work as a team to ensure reliable public access to emergency services at their hospitals. This funding may be used to hire additional physicians, engage temporary locum support, provide incentives for weekend, holiday or night shift coverage, and hire additional nurses. But Evans said they haven’t seen any money yet for recruiting new doctors to Oliver, and they haven’t been given information on whether this funding will actually be useful or not.

Oliver physicians recently filed an application in their quest for pay equity with Penticton doctors, who cover emergency room shifts at Penticton Regional Hospital (PRH). But that application to the ministry was turned down. Evans reported that several Oliver doctors had given their notice to cease covering emergency room shifts at SOGH. The fact is the doctor shortage is making it very difficult for Oliver physicians to continue these shifts while maintaining their family practices in town. “Doctors here want to spend more time with their families.” Another contributing factor to the doctor shortage in Oliver is a number of physicians are aging and confronted with health issues of their own. Evans previously stated it’s hard to entice new doctors here when they earn less than what physicians make at PRH. Last month Evans said they would have to close down the emergency room at SOGH for five days in August. But they managed to avoid that situation, and hope to continue uninterrupted coverage in September. Evans said they are optimistic that the new funding will do some good, but they’re still waiting for something concrete.

Accidental parking This pickup truck was involved in a two-vehicle mishap on 350th Avenue last week, which caused it to hit a fence at the side of a house. The driver suffered minor injuries.

Sorting waste creates a longer life for the landfill, and helps you save on tipping fees

DEMOLISHING? RENOVATING? CONSTRUCTING? FEE INCREASE SEPT 1, 2011 ON CO-MINGLED MATERIALS

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Those bringing co-mingled (mixed together) demolition, renovation and/or construction materials to the RDOS landfills will see an increase in tipping fees as of September 1, 2011. Campbell Mountain Landfill will see an increase from $200 to $400 per tonne, while OK Falls and Oliver landfills will now charge $150 per tonne (was $125 per tonne).

QUESTIONS? Call the RDOS Solid Waste Hotline 250-490-4129

You can save on disposal tipping fees by: ❑ Source separating waste at your DRC site; ❑ Hauling comingled DRC waste to a DRC Sorting Facility (where tipping fees are cheaper); ❑ Hauling to Ok Falls or Oliver Landfills instead of Campbell Mountain.

A brochure “LANDFILL CHANGES For Demolition, Renovation and/0r Construction (DRC) Waste” is available online at www.rdos.bc.ca (select ‘Landfills and Recycling’ from the vertical menu on the left) or pick up a printed copy at the RDOS Office or your local RDOS landfill.

Directory of Religions LIVING WAY CHRISTIAN CENTRE

live * laugh * dream * love River Rd. & Hwy 97 - 3 miles north of Oliver

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

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH All are welcome 10450 - 346th Ave.

OLIVER ALLIANCE

Just ust north of town on Hwy 97

Lead Pastor: Jeremy Cook Associate Pastor: Steve McLean Pastor of Seniors: Henry Wiebe

Children’s Ministry: Carol Freeman Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.

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

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

OLIVER UNITED CHURCH 9915 - 358th Ave.

Minister: Ann White

Pastor: Oscar Halvorson

Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m. All are welcome

Services Saturday: Sabbath School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service: 11 a.m. 250.498.4820

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

Join us for refreshments and fellowship after the service.

OLIVER WORD OF LIFE CENTRE

On 119 St. off of 350th Ave.

Pastors Cameron & Margaret Ogilvie

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Sunday Services:

(Anglican/Episcopal) Welcomes you! 34660 - 103 St., Oliver

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

Sunday Service: 11:00 a.m. Information: 250.498.2559

Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCC) Visitors welcome!

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

Rev. Patrick Reid

VALLEY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 30850 Black Sage Rd. Sunday Worship Gathering: 9:45 a.m. 250.498.4829

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Smile of the week

Blake likes root beer, Lego and police officers What is your most important value and why? Family

Why did you choose to live in this town? I didn’t, my parents did.

What would be your ideal job? I want to be a Vancouver police officer.

What would make Oliver a nicer community? To have a sno-cone store.

Who inspires you the most? Cam, my cousin.

Do you have a goal in life? To be a policeman, a garbage man, then a fireman.

If a genie granted you three wishes, what would they be? 1) One million dollars. 2) Be a lifeguard. 3)Meet Phineas and Ferb from Disney.

If you had one super power, what would it be? To be invisible because it’s cool and no one could see me. If you won the $50 million Max lottery, what would you do with the money? Take the whole family to Lego Land. If you were the mayor of Oliver, what would you do? Buy lots of Lego or a pop machine, because I love root beer. If you could meet one person in the entire world, who would it be and why? The owner of Lego, because I would like to see where Lego is made. What is your pet peeve in this community? I don’t like Sprite because it’s too sour. If you could fast forward the Town of Oliver by 50 years, what can you visualize? There would be a time capsule. What is the perfect day for you in Oliver? Roasting marshmallows with my family, when my dad is home. Staff photo

Blake Miller (6 years old)

What community issues need the most attention? A zoo with monkeys.

What living person do you most admire? Mr. Monk’s stuffie-monkey When and where were you happiest? In Disneyland, three years ago. Which talent would you most like to have? To be able to do bike tricks. Who are your heroes in real life? My mom. What or who is your greatest love in your life? Lego What is it that you most dislike? Cleaning up after my dog. What do you consider your greatest achievement? Changing drinks from milk to root beer. What is your favourite book? All of them are my favourite, except for the ones I can’t read yet. What is your favourite meal? Uncle Mike’s macaroni and cheese.

Savour the Journey Ted and Lorraine Kane invite you to visit and sample their wines.

“We have been living and working on this project for almost 10 years now. We love Oliver and the community has been great for us and our children. Opening the tasting room this spring has given us the opportunity to meet many more of our neighbours and has reinforced how many interesting people have chosen to make this area their home.”

Visit soon! “New place to bring your summer guests!” Tasting room is OPEN 11-6 PM through to the Fall Wine Festival

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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Many hilarious activities are planned for the Festival of the Tomato this Saturday from noon to midnight at Covert Farms north of Oliver. What on earth . . . scientists throwing tomatoes?

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COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS

CHRONICLE DEADLINES CLASSIFIED ADS by 9:00 a.m. Tuesdays (Must be prepaid, cash, Visa or Mastercard) Email: office@oliverchronicle.com DISPLAY ADVERTISING (boxed): 12:00 p.m. noon Fridays. NEWS COPY: 10:00 a.m. Mondays CLASSIFIED AD RATES: Up to 20 words - $6.00; 20¢ each additional word. Per column inch $5.00 plus GST NOTICES: 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: sales@oliverchronicle.com or mail your advertisement to: OLIVER CHRONICLE, P.O. Box 880, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0 or drop in to our Main Street office (next door to the Oliver Theatre), or drop in our door letter slot. CHRONICLE OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Advertising Regulations: The Oliver Chronicle reserves the right to classify ads under appropriate headings and to separate therefore and to determine the page location. The Oliver Chronicle reserves the right to revise, edit, classify or reject any advertisement and to retain any answers directed to the Chronicle Box Reply Service and to repay the customer the sum paid for the advertise ment and box rental. All claims of errors to advertisements must be received by the publishers within seven days after the first publication. It is agreed by the advertiser requesting space that the liability of the Oliver Chronicle in the event of failure to publish an advertisement or in the event of an error appearing in the advertisement as published, shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for only one incorrect insertion for the portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect or omitted item only and that there shall be no liability in any event greater than the amount paid 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

NOTICES

MUSIC IN THE PARK Thursdays in July & August 6:30 to 8:00 pm East side, Oliver Visitor Centre (rain venue: Quail’s Nest Arts Centre at 3427495 St (across from airport.) THIS WEEK AUG 18 Ingrid Schellenberg (Harp)

LITTLE STARS LICENSED DAYCARE, Okanagan Falls has one full time, and part time openings. Hours 7 am - 5:30 pm. Pick up/drop off from school, lots of fun activities and outings. Call Tina 250-497-6426. 9f2

GOOD SHEPHERD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Parents interested in enrolling their child for 2011 school year in K-7, F/T Kindergarten Sept. 2011, Call 250-495-3549 (school), 250495-5077 (home), or email: gscsadmin@gmail.com

WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT Desert Valley Enterprises Ltd. dba Oliver-Fairview Self Storage gives notice in accordance with the Warehouseman’s Lien Act that the following property deposited at 34577-91 St. Oliver, B.C. will be sold on Aug. 24, 2011 at 12:00 pm to pay outstanding storage costs plus costs of seizure, sale or disposal of the property. The property being: a white 1994 Pontiac Firefly. VIN 2C7MR2160R6780496 left in storage by Glen Kerfoot (registered owner being Alfio Pantane). Amount owing to July 4, 2011 is $484.35. For more info. Phone 250485-0012.

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DO YOU HAVE an old family Bible or other religious artifacts that you would like to display to the community? The Oliver Museum is preparing a special exhibit to celebrate the 400th. anniversary of the King James Bible this fall. Call 250-498-0490 or visit the museum. 7c4

CROSSWORD ANSWERS

NOTICES

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The estate of JOYCE MARGUERITE ETHEL STEPHENSON aka JOYCE STEPHENSON, deceased, formerly of c/o Sunnybank Centre, RR#4, 36657-79 th Street, Town of Oliver, in the Province of British Columbia, V0H 1T0, who died on July 14, 2011. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of JOYCE MARGUERITE ETHEL STEPHENSON aka JOYCE STEPHENSON are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor c/o Gordon & Young, Barristers and Solicitors, Box 1800, 36011-97 Street, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0 on or before September 8, 2011, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

2005 GMC X-CAB 1500 4x4, 5.3 L, 179,000 km, short box, white, seats 5, trailer tow package, $13.5000. Call 250-498-1713.

MEDICI’S is looking for an employee with food service experience and good people skills to work with us over the lunch hour. Please drop resume off at 9932-350 Ave.

1) 1989 Chevy 300 van. Full sized, rebuilt motor, fuel injection, great on gas. $900 OBO. 2) 8 ft. Full size truck canopy, insulated, mint condition. (fiberglass.) $700 OBO. 3) 8 ft. Full size aluminum truck canopy, insulated. $200 OBO. 4) Gas lawnmowers for sale. $25 each. 5) 1 set of 4 tires with white mags, 8 bolt pattern. $250 OBO. 6) 1 set of 4 tires for off road, 8 bolt rims. $250 OBO. Call 250-498-3440

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The Estate of PATRICIA JEAN DORNEY aka PATRICIA J DORNEY and PATRICIA DORNEY, deceased, formerly of RR4, Site 15B, Comp 46, Town of Oliver, in the Province of British Columbia, V0H 1T0, who died on July 26, 2011. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of PATRICIA JEAN DORNEY aka PATRICIA J DORNEY and PATRICIA DORNEY are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor c/o Gordon & Young, Barristers and Solicitors, Box 1800,36011- 97 Street, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0 on or before September 21, 2011 after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. 8c4

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1990 - 5 L MUSTANG. 5 spd, 44,000 km on rebuilt motor. May take part trade. $3,900 OBO. Call 250-4850339. 3ftf

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FT CHILDCARE needed for 11 month old boy, starting mid Sept. In my home or yours. Will consider nanny or nanny share. Call 250485-7188. 9p2

FAIRVIEW MOUNTAIN Golf Club is currently looking for motivated, outgoing food and beverage service staff for the busy months of August, September and October. Please drop off resume to Paul Welsman or email to pwelsman@fairviewmountain.com 7c3

BARTENDER NEEDED at the Oliver Legion. Drop resume off at the Legion Canteen. Call Kent 250-4880228. SONORA DUNES GOLF COURSE is looking for parttime and full-time staff. The successful candidate will be an integral member of our team providing outstanding customer service. Excellent communication skills and previous experience in customer service is a must. Please send your resume via email to Mary@sonoradunes.com 8c2

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FALCON RESORT/SPANISH FIESTA RESORT. 7106 Main St. Osoyoos. Part time chambermaids wanted. High school students and seniors welcome. Starting at $10-$12 hour. Contact in person only. 1v10

INTEGRA TIRE is looking for a high school student to do office work after school and Saturdays. Apply in person or call 250-498-0808. 9c2

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MARY KAY - SKIN CARE Finally, skin care that’s made for you. Call Margaret Ogilvie at 250-498-4020. Dec11/#28

WATKINS PRODUCTS For more information or a catalogue, phone Inez & Ken 250-498-4450. 3p9

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

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SUZUKI MINI-GRANDE Digital Piano, model HG425E. Never been played, black lacquer. A very beautiful instrument. Every student’s dream. $2,300. Call 250-535-3800. 6v4

ELECTRIC RIDING CHAIR, valued at $700.00. Excellent condition. Sacrifice at $300.00 OBO Call 250-4986951 8v2

1 - CRANK DOWN WINDOW SHADE - 34”w x 47”h. 1 - 34”w x 38”h - 1 - 74”w x 62”h 1 - screen shade 36”w x 48”h 2 - Screen shades 24”w x 48”h. Paid $5000, asking $950. Call 250-4980304. 8mc2

9 FOOT SHUFFLE BOARD table w/ all accessories. $300 OBO. Call 250-4850339.

10,000 BTU MAYTAG window air conditioner. Used 1 mth. Call 250-497-5500 Kaleden or (cell) 250-4882004.

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COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE

FOR SALE

HORSE & LIVESTOCK

LOST & FOUND

GAS BBQ and small tank, $100. Can be seen at 35080101 A Street, Oliver. Call 250-498-4830.

2009 ELECTRIC SCOOTER - Excellent condition. Full canopy, $2,400. Electric hospital bed, $800. Call 250498-5494.

1993 ARTIC CAT 550 snowmobile, efi, oil injected, water cooled, cw cover. $800 OBO. Call 250-535-0290.

12’ ALUMINUM BOAT. $250 OBO. Call 250-485-2960.

SHOEING & TRIMMING Hot & Cold & Corrective. Call Dan at 250-486-6662 for appointment.

FOUND - by Tuc-el-Nuit Lake, small tan and white dog. Call if he’s yours or you would like to give him a home. Call 250-485-0284.

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SMALL CAMPERETTE, boat rack. Good condition, $550. 12 foot alum. fishing boat, $250 OBO. Call 250498-1713.

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MOVING: 2 stained glass lamps, $150 or $80 each. 2 roll-away beds, kitchen supplies, armoire $45. Oliver, call 250-485-3403.

2 EQUALIZER HITCHES for towing travel trailers. C/W sway bars & 2 5/16” ball. New $400, sell for $175 each. Call 250-498-5166.

FOR SALE: 1 Adjusta Magic electric single bed, $1,300. 1 sofa and chair, $100. Teak buffet, hutch, table w/6 chairs, $700. Tony Little Gazelle cross trainer, $75. American Beauty Royal Albert china, 10 place settings, $70. Computer desk, $25. Call 1-403350-4566 (Available in Oliver.)

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2008 HONDA 150. 4 stroke, less than 100 hours of riding . Have original receipts. $3,200 OBO. Call 250-4984616.

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FREE - 2 burner BBQ c/w bun warmer. Good condition. Call 250-535-0366. 9f1

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STRAW BALES for sale, FALL RYE suitable for garlic mulch. $7.00 each. Call 250498-1033. 8v3

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

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FIND DEALS IN YOUR LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS.

LOST: Blue backpack with Olympics logo, was taken from park bench behind the Visitors Centre on Sunday. It contained a child’s emergency medical kit. We only need the contents, not the backpack. Please drop the contents off at The Oliver Chronicle. No questions asked!

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EDGING CEDARS - buy direct from grower. 6 ft - 10 for $200. We deliver. Call Budget Nurseries - toll free 1-866498-2189 www.budgetnurseries.com 37vtf

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Fairview Mountain is looking for full and part time positions to join their Outside Service Team. Job begins immediately and runs until the end of October. Competitive wages, great perks and tips to be made.

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Please email resumes to: Golf Shop Manager Danny Long dlong@fairviewmountain.com or call 250-498-6050 ext #9

AUTO FINANCING FREE CASH BACK WITH $0 DOWN at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-7920599 www.autocreditfast. ca. DLN 30309. Free Delivery.

WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Last week 21 out of 24 applications approved! We fund your future not your past. Any Credit. Receive a $500 Gift Card. 1-888-593-6095. BUSINESS SERVICES

South Okanagan Minor Hockey is looking for an Ice Ambassador for our association. This is a paid position that would require the successful applicant be responsible for all ice scheduling including league play, play-offs, tournaments, and special events associated with SOMHA. Interested parties should submit a letter of interest stating any experience and background knowledge pertinent to the expectations of the position to: SOMHA, PO Box 1785, Oliver, BC, V0H 1T0 no later than August 22, 2011. If you have questions regarding this position please contact SOMHA President, Dean Keller, at: 250-498-9599.

DENIED CANADA PENSION plan disability benefits? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-7933222. www.dcac.ca EDUCATION T R A I N TO B E A N Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 31 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604681-5456. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees needed! H o s p i t a l s & D r. ' s need medical office & medical admin staff. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-748-4126.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

ACE Construction is hiring POWERLINE TECHNICIANS and indentured apprentices for Alberta. ACE offers a competitive wage and benefits package. Email: schiebel@cana.ca Fax: 4 0 3 - 2 5 3 - 6 1 9 0 w w w. aceconstruction.ca

SOUTH ROCK LTD. has available positions for road construction, Heavy Duty Mechanic, Shop Foreman, Paving - Roller Operator, Distributor Driver, Heavy Equipment Operators. Forward resume to: careers@southrock.ca. Fax 403-568-1327; www. southrock.ca.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES CITY OF YELLOWKNIFE Building Inspector II The City of Yellowknife invitesapplications from qualified candidates for the position of Building Inspector II with the Planning and Development Department. For more information on this position, please refer to the City of Yellowknife' s web page at: www. yellowknife.ca or contact Human Resources at (867) 920-5603. Salary range is $65,686$79,213 + 5400 annual housing allowance, a comprehensive benefits package including a defined benefits pension plan and relocation assistance provided. Please submit resumes by August 26, 2011, quoting competition #220-108U to: Human Resources Division, City of Yellowknife, P.O. Box 580, YK, NT, X1A 2N4, Fax: (867) 669-3471, or Email: hr@yellowknife.ca

CLEAR ENVIRONMENTAL is seeking individuals to join our team. Responsibilities: Water and soil sample collection and field analysis, drilling waste sampling, analysis, disposal supervision. Pre and post site assessments. Qualifications: Post secondary degree or diploma. Oilfield experience is an asset. Required equipment is a reliable 4X4, lap top computer, GPS, camera. Send resume to: hr@ceslp.ca referencing contract Environmental Field Technicians in the subject line. FINANCIAL SERVICES If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS will lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161. CONSOLIDATE YOUR DEBT into one low monthly payment and save money. Call DebtManagers.ca toll free 1-855-755-8963 FINANCIAL SERVICES M o n e y P r o v i d e r. c o m . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

FOR SALE

HELP WANTED

SAWMILLS from only $3997 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www. NorwoodSawmills. com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT.

WANT A CAREER IN THE MEDICAL INDUSTRY? Medical Office & Admin. Staff are needed now! NO EXPERIENCE? NEED TRAINING? Career Training & Job Placement Available! 1-888-7780459

A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE - Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don't Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today TollFree 1-866-884-7464. DO-IT-YOUR SELF STEEL BUILDINGS Priced to Clear - Make an Offer! Ask About Free Delivery, most areas! Call for Quick Quote and Free Brochure - 1-800-6685111 ext. 170. STEEL BUILDING SALE... ""FINAL WEEK!"" Great pricing on ABSOLUTELY every model, width and length. Example: 30'Wx50'Lx16'H. NOW $11,900.00. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers DIRECT 1-800-668-5422. HEALTH NEED TO LOSE WEIGHT? $5,000 For Your Success Story. Personal Image TV Show. Call to Qualify: 416-7305684 ext 2243. Joanna@ m e r t o n t v. c a . w w w. mertontv.ca.

M I L L W R I G H T JOURNEYMAN - BCTQ Millwright certification m a n d a t o r y. F u l l t i m e opening @ West Coast Reduction Ltd. in Vancouver. Competitive wage and benefits. Email resumes to rpretorius@ wcrl.com PERSONALS D AT I N G S E R V I C E . Long-Term/Short-Term Relationships, Free to Try!!! 1-877-2979883. Live intimate conversation, Call: #4011 or 1-888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1 Call: 1-866311-9640 or #4010. Meet Local Single Ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+). SERVICES GET RESULTS! Post a classified in 123 newspapers in just a few clicks. Reach nearly 2 million people for only $395 a week – only $3.22 per newspaper. Choose your province or all across Canada. Best value. Save over 85% compared to booking individually. www. communityclassifieds.ca or 1-866-669-9222.

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COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS LOST & FOUND

MANUFACTURED HOMES

PRODUCE

LOST - Spayed 6 yr. old long haired cat. Orange and black with a white belly. REWARD 250-498-7629.

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PANARAMA ORCHARD and fruit stand in north Oliver is open for the season. Cherries, freestone peaches, nectarines, watermelon, melons, peppers, tomatoes, pickling cukes and much more now available. Call 250-498-6103.

OKANAGAN SUNSHINE FRUIT PACKERS is now accepting new growers. All fruit, we have contracts with both domestic and overseas buyers, and have a broker available. Call Raj 250-4989641.

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THOUSANDS IN OPTIONS FREE!! Canada’s largest builder, SRI Homes, are offering unbelievable discounts. Call or visit Lake Country Modular Homes Inc,. conveniently located next to SRI’s Winfield factory. Custom designs,

factory tours, expert advice & service. Call Alan or Robert toll free at 1-866-7662214 www.LCMhomes.com

FOUND ADS ARE FREE IN THE CLASSIFIEDS.

EAGLE HOMES BC built manufactured and modular homes. BC’s #1 Moduline dealer. Best prices available. Contact Blair Kennedy 778-515-5555 Okanagan Falls.

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LOCAL GROWERS, LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS

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OBITUARIES

OBITUARY In loving memory

In loving memory

James Melvin Wright 1939 - 2011

James passed away peacefully at the Penticton Regional Hospital on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at the age of 71 years. Survived by his beloved wife, Gayle; daughters, Tracy (Brad Sombathy) and Karin (Scott Hamilton). Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren, Taylor, Brooke, Makinna, Jay and Kolby. James loved real estate, working in the Langley area. He enjoyed his trips to Palm Desert and especially his trip to Ireland where he “kissed the Blarney Stone.” James coached girls little league softball and soccer, volunteered with Meals on Wheels and loved a good game of golf. Donations gratefully appreciated to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 1589 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 5Y7. A family gathering will take place at a later date.

Arrangements entrusted to Graham Funeral Home 34616 - 99th Street, Oliver (250) 498-3833 Your messages of condolence, sharing your fond memories of James may be sent to: www.grahamfh.com

In loving memory

Orval William Goertz 1927 - 2011 Orval passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 11, 2011 at McKinney Place, Oliver at the age of 83 years. Survived by loving wife, Dorothy “Dot”; daughter, Darlene (Woody Fellman); grandchild, Christopher D. Harlan; sister, Evelyn (Fred) Siefred; brothers, Vernon (Marion) Goertz, Donald (Merla) Goertz and Clinton (Irene) Goertz. Predeceased by son, Ronald Murray Goertz at the age of 18. Orval with his brother Vernon owned and operated Montrose Dry Cleaners. An active member of Park Drive Church, Orval enjoyed his time serving the Lord. Donations gratefully appreciated to the Gideons, PO Box 3619 Stn Main, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 9Z9. Visitation took place on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 in the Chapel of Graham Funeral Home, followed by interment at the Oliver Cemetery. A Memorial Service was held at 2:00 o’clock at Park Drive Church. A time of fellowship and refreshments followed.

Arrangements entrusted to Graham Funeral Home 34616 - 99th Street, Oliver (250) 498-3833 Your messages of condolence, sharing your fond memories of Orval may be sent to: www.grahamfh.com

Lillian Elvira Kwitkoski (Billesberger) 1925 - 2011

Lillian Elvira Kwitkoski (Billesberger), born September 3, 1925 went peacefully to the Lord at age 85 on August 11, 2011 while in the loving care of her family at her daughter Lori’s home. Lillian was predeceased in February 2011, by her husband of almost 58 years, Nick. She was also predeceased by her parents, brothers Henry and Roy and sister Eleanora. Left to miss her dearly are her 11 children and their families. Lynn Whitfield (Allan) – Chris, Steven, Neal (Kathy) – Zack, Alexa; Rick Kwitkoski (Patricia) – Julia, Jacob; Lori Falkenholt (Alan) – Dan (Heather) – Isaac, Mike (Kendra) and family, Beverly, Tamara; Rita Throckmorton (John) – Lisa, Vicky, Mark and family, Angela and family; Roger Kwitkoski; Robert Kwitkoski; Jennifer Wetter (Mike) – Alex, Erin, Jake; Russell Kwitkoski (April) – Darin, Emily, Nathan; Diane Johnson (Dave) – Brandy, Liam, Brent and family; Don Kwitkoski (Sandy) – Travis, Luke, Sam, Darien; Ivor Kwitkoski (Tina). She is also survived by her brother Virgil Billesberger (Mary), sisters Viola Charboneau and Norma Redl (Jim), brother-in-law Ed Kwiatkoski (Helen) and numerous nieces and nephews. Lillian was born in Wakaw, Saskatchewan and raised on the family farm in Cudworth. She moved to North Vancouver, BC as a teenager with her family where she spent a few years at home helping her parents with the youngest of her siblings, Roy and Norma. In her 20’s, she was employed as a live-in housekeeper / nanny for a wonderful family in West Vancouver and has maintained a friendship with the family and ours throughout her life. Lillian met Nick during this time. They lived in Vancouver for the first 9 years of their marriage and had the first 6 of their children there. They moved the family to Prince George, BC from 1962 to 1972 and for 2 years during this time they lived in Castelgar, BC for employment for Nick. From 1972 to 1992 they lived on and worked the orchard they bought in Oliver. Retirement kept them in Oliver. Lillian loved her family. She shared her love of music with them. Frequently evenings were full of song and laughter. When grandchildren came along, she always looked forward to their visits and enjoyed playing cards and games with them. Lillian enjoyed reading her collection of cookbooks and experimenting with some of the recipes. She also enjoyed sewing and knitting and in recent years spinning and weaving. She was a member of the spinners and weavers guild in Oliver. Lillian’s faith was the cornerstone in her life. She instilled good values and beliefs in her children and grandchildren. Lillian was a member of the CWL at Christ the King Church in Oliver and a member of the UCWL in Penticton, of which she was president for 2 years. She taught catechism for a number of years at Christ the King Church and volunteered as a babysitter for bible study groups. Thank you Dr. Myslek, for your care and attention. Thank you to Lynn and the palliative care team; with a special thank you to Louise. Lillian will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her. In remembrance of Lillian, a donation may be made to the Palliative Care program, R.R.#3 – 7139 – 362nd Avenue, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0. Prayers will be recited at 7:00 PM Thursday, August 18, 2011 at Christ the King Catholic Church. A funeral mass will be celebrated by Brother Gerald Craig at 10:30 AM Friday, August 19, 2011 at Christ the King Catholic Church. Interment and committal will follow at the Oliver Municipal Cemetery. A reception hosted by the CWL in the church lower hall will follow the interment. Condolences may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com.

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

RENTALS

KOBO FARMS farm sales fruit, vegetables, peaches, nectarines, tomatoes. Call 250-498-3343.

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

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IN MEMORY In loving memory of

John (Jack) Fortune

August 13, 1926 - April 29, 2011

A memorial service and reception for the late John (Jack) Fortune will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday August 24, 2011 at Christ the King Catholic Church Lower Hall.

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

Jose Antonio Dias April 21, 1933 - August 7, 2011

On Sunday, August 7th, 2011, Mr. Jose Antonio Dias of Oliver passed away peacefully at the Penticton Regional Hospital surrounded by family at the age of 78 years. He was predeceased by his first wife, Maria Dias; two brothers and one sister. Jose will be fondly remembered by his loving family including wife of twenty-five years, Maria da Nativadade Dias; sons, Victor (Dianne) and Arthur (Crystal); granddaughters, Michelle and Chelsea Dias; grandsons, Brenden and Jaymin Dias; one brother; two sisters as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family. Jose moved to the Okanagan in 1962 and to Oliver in 1968. He was a lifetime orchardist who loved farming. Jose enjoyed many trips over the years to Portugal to visit family and friends. He was a member of the Oliver Elks Club and Christ the King Catholic Church. Jose was a loving, caring husband, father and grandfather. He was dedicated to his family, generous and giving. His sense of humour was with him all of his days and will be sorely missed. He will live in our hearts and memories forever. Prayers were recited at 7:00 PM, Friday, August 12th, 2011 at Christ the King Catholic Church. A funeral mass was celebrated by Fr. Gerald Craig at 10:30 AM, Saturday, August 13th, 2011 at Christ the King Catholic Church. Interment and committal followed at the Oliver Municipal Cemetery. Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com

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

Wednesday, August 17, 2011 Oliver Chronicle B15

COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS RENTALS

RENTALS

SERVICES

WANTED TO LEASE

YARD SALES

20 x 58 MANUFACTURED HOME on large lot. 2 bdrm + office, 55+ in Weeping Willows MHP. fully furnished, larger sundeck and storage shed. $750.00 mth plus utilities. Ref and damage dep req. Call 250-495-2872 or cell at 250-689-5045.

2 BDRM HOUSE for rent. $800 mth. plus utilities. F/S/ W/D, available Sept. 1/11. N/S, N/P. Please call after 4 pm. 250-498-3098.

ELECTROLYSIS BY MARG Get rid of unwanted hair permanently and safely with just a few treatments. Call 250-495-2782.

WANTING TO LEASE - Vineyards in Oliver, Osoyoos, Cawston, Keremeos and OK Falls areas. Will also lease raw land or orchards to convert to vineyards. Experienced growers. Call 250-470-2556.

GARAGE SALE - Fri. 19 th. 9:00 TO 3:00. NO early birds. 36281 Earle Crescent. Kids stuff, misc. household.

GARAGE SALE: 33829 Hwy 97. Saturday, Aug. 20. 7:30-11:30. Household goods, tools, furniture.

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MEGA-MULTI FUND RAISER GARAGE SALE. Sat. Aug. 20. 8:00 am - finish. 33240-121 St. Oliver (South off Rd. 5). HELP CARRIE FIGHT CANCER!

YARD SALE Indian Head RV park at Gallagher Lake #14. Fri, Sat & Sun.6am to 4 pm everyday.

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1 BDRM CABIN. 4 km south of Oliver. $400 mth. Avail. immediately. Call after 6 pm. 250-498-4671. 8v2

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

36’ FIFTH WHEEL - skirted with large deck. 6 km north of Oliver. Fully furnished. $750 mth. incl util. Ref and dam dep req. Call 250-4952872 or cell at 250-6895045. 8v2

2500 SQ. FT. COMMERCIAL SPACE. 2nd floor, above the public library. Bright and open. Good for offices/dance studio etc. Call 250-485-7880. 4ctf

ROOM FOR RENT, plus will share kitchen, bathroom, livingroom, laundry. $450 mth. + $225 damage deposit. Available immediately. Call 250-498-3440. 7p5

ROOMMATE WANTED. To share a 3 bedroom home in rural setting. Rent $500 plus 50% of utilities. Call 1-250767-6667 if interested. Oliver, BC.

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2 BDRM SUITE. F/S/W/D. $800 mth. plus 40% for power. N/S, N/P. Call 250-4983219.

NEED A HANDYMAN? CHECK YOUR LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS.

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NEWER CLASSY BUNGALOW - Willowglen, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, attached garage, 6 appliances, A/C. $1,000 mth. plus utilities. $1,000 DD required. N/S, no kids, pets to be approved. Call Wayne 1-250-542-7661.

GREEN AS GRASS LAWN MAINTENANCE Lawn maintenance Fertilizing Small pruning jobs Call 250-498-6741. 44p18

ROOM FOR RENT - Private entrance, washroom, and cooking facilities. W/D, $400 plus DD. Call 250-485-2960.

A 1 LAWN CARE - lawns - gardens -snow removal - chimneys-power washing - irrigation-firewood CALL 250-485-7916

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LARGE 2-3 BDRM UPSTAIRS SUITE for rent. App. 2000 sq. ft. Near arena. N/P. $875 plus utilities. Avail. immediately. Call 250-4853415 or 250-485-3989.

RODNEY’S HANDYMAN SERVICE. Quality work guaranteed. Painting, laminate floors, windows, doors etc. NO JOB TOO SMALL Call 250-498-2210.

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2 BDRM TOWNHOUSE 1.5 bath, 5 appliances. N/S, small pet on approval . $875 plus utilities. Avail. immed. Call 250-498-1348. 9v2

SERVICES

ARGON ELECTRICAL SERVICES Residential - Commercial Electric Heating

DEAN MALMBERG

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

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HUTTON’S INTERIOR DECORATING & PAINTING SERVICES Painting, Colour Consultations, Design Services and more. Call ALLISON at 250-498-6428. Jan 1/12

WANTED

WANTED - Old wood windows (small panes only) AND any old mirror you want to get rid of. I will pick up. Phone Lori 250-495-6075. 9mc2

OLIVER PARKS AND RECREATION SOCIETY RECREATION FACILITIES ATTENDANT 1 The Oliver Parks and Recreation Society are seeking applications for a qualified Arena and Pool operator. Reporting to the Manager of Recreation, the successful candidate will be involved with the operation and maintenance for the arena and ice surface October through to mid March. During the ice out season the incumbent will be required to work outside, maintaining the outdoor swimming pool and four community parks. The successful candidate must possess a 5th class Refrigeration Operators Certificate or the Ice Facility Operators Certificate and have completed the Pool Operators Level 1 course. Preference will be given to those candidates with a minimum of three years of experience in arena and pool operations. The successful candidate must have a valid 5th class driver’s licence. This is a CUPE union position paying $21.55 per hour plus a comprehensive benefit package. The successful applicant will work a 40-hour work week on rotating shifts days and afternoons throughout the ice season. Applications can be directed to Mr. Bob Grant Manager of Recreation and Community Services by 4:30 pm Friday, September 2, 2011 Applications can be forwarded to the following: By mail:

Oliver Parks and Recreation Society Attention Mr. Bob Grant P.O. Box 627 Oliver, B.C. VOH 1TO

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bob@oliverrecreation.ca

By fax:

250 – 498-0097

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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 Saturdays. Please leave a message, you will be answered. CTF

MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE. Saturday, Aug. 20. 8:30 am - ?? Duncan Place, Okanagan Falls. Lots of items,, 1987 Motorhome, toys, etc. NO EARLY BIRDS PLEASE. 9f1

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SPORTS

Lyonel Doherty photo

Getting Aqua-Fit

The Aqua-Fit program for seniors at the Oliver pool is a popular one, and in this heat, it’s the perfect way to cool off. The program is offered on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays at 11:15 a.m.

EASTSIDE GROCERY 36498 - 79TH ST. - 498-2527

Home of the famous “Eastside” slushie and floats!

Offer valid before Noon & must include rental of a golf cart. Valid until August 31, 2011. Not valid with any other offers. 9 hole play not valid until 2 pm. MUST PRESENT COUPON AT TIME OF CHECK IN

24 FLAVOURS OF ICE CREAM AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND!

• Eye Exams • Contact Lenses • Low-Vision Services

open 7 days a week 8 am - 9 pm DR. Jason Bartsch, DMD BARGAINS! BARGAINS!

Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Digital X-rays CEREC single visit crowns Dental Implants Laser Teeth Whitening

250-495-2393

www.sunvalleydental.com

Dr. Michale Chivers

Do you have watery eyes? Often a watery eye is actually the result of a dry eye. If the eye is not able to make enough of its own tears, or the tears it makes are not a good quality, it sends a signal to the lacrimal gland to make excess tears. These lacrimal gland tears are very watery and often cause epiphora (when the tears run out of the eye and down the cheek). Another reason for a watery eye is that perhaps the system that drains the tears out of the eye is blocked. An optometrist is able to differentiate between the two causes and can recommend appropriate treatment.