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An advanced care planning forum will be held at the Oliver Senior Centre on April 16 at 3 pm.

Oliver students are busy rehearsing for their big production of “Aladdin” on April 17-19.

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The University of BC is embarking on a $2.5 million rebuild of its geological fi eld school near Oliver.

The run-down buildings on Fairview/White Lake Road will be demolished this summer to make way for 11 new structures to house up to 80 students and 10 staff members. In addition, UBC plans to expand fi eld studies in earth and ocean sciences.

Professor and head Gregory Dipple ex-plained the project at a recent open house at the Oliver Community Centre.

“We’re trying to bridge the urban Van-couver experience to pro-vide fi eld experience (as opposed to studying rocks in a laboratory),” Dipple told the Chronicle.

He noted the geological environment in the South Okanagan is very diverse with profoundly different rock types.

Data collection, inter-preting geologic features, and mapping have been incorporated into UBC’s earth sciences curricula for nearly 100 years. The uni-versity has utilized the fi eld school near Oliver since the 1950s and purchased the property in 1961.

Students pay approximately $1,000 to at-tend the fi eld school in May. Much of their work includes mapping bedrock sites on the Fairview slopes and the White Lake ba-sin.

Dipple admitted the existing school is not that functional any more and needs rebuilding. The upgrade will transform the site into a multi-use, three-season facility. The new complex will consist of 11 build-ings, including a cookhouse, study space and bunkhouses, with a combined area of approximately 9,000 square feet.

Architect David Battersby said the re-build will be a model for sustainability; the new structures will reuse components

of the existing buildings and incorporate green technologies for heating and water collection where possible.

Battersby said the playful, farm-like buildings will consist of wood frame con-struction and galvanized metal. He noted the colours are inspired by local lichens and the surrounding undergrowth.

“We’re very responsive from an environ-mental standpoint.”

Battersby said the buildings will have a small “footprint” with walls slanting out to increase the size of the interior.

One concern that Oliver residents ex-pressed at a recent Area C Advisory Plan-ning Commission meeting is the school’s

new septic system and its potential impact on Victo-ria Creek.

But biologist and plan-ner Jillian Tamblyn said the septic system was approved by the Ministry of Health and has a 10-metre setback from the creek. She stated the creek is considered to be a fi sh-bearing stream, so a point was made to move three buildings even fur-ther away from the creek. “In regards to the water course, we’ve done more

than we needed to do,” Tamblyn said.Dipple said the project will be paid for

through fundraising from alumni and min-eral exploration companies that hire many of UBC’s graduates. The facility is expected to be complete in 2013.

Dipple noted the rebuild will ensure that earth sciences students remain among the most sought-after in Canada and the world.

The professor said the school’s revital-ization is expected to have an economic impact on the community. The project will go out to tender, and he noted there will be cost savings if local trades are utilized.

Dipple added that UBC rents out the fa-cility to other schools and agencies, includ-ing Environment Canada. This likely has spin-off effects for the Town of Oliver, he stated.

Oliver council has directed staff to en-gage a consultant to undertake a “core” service review.

“As a new council we were challenged by the electorate to be fi nancially re-sponsible,” said Mayor Ron Hovanes. “An arms length review will suggest to us whether our service levels are appro-priate for a community our size and with our committed responsibilities.”

Hovanes said the review will look at all

aspects of Town operations, which coun-cil believes is a healthy exercise, one that many communities have taken on.

“As a community, Oliver should always be looking to mirror best practices and effi ciencies as it is always the taxpayer who foots the bill.”

Council has decided that the work should be done in 2012 so that if any rec-ommendations want to be pursued, they can be implemented in 2013.

Geological fi eld schoolbeing rebuilt in Oliver

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Town undertakes review

The upgrade will transform the site into a multi-use, three-season facility. The new complex will consist of 11 buildings, including a cookhouse, study space and bunk-houses.

Lyonel Doherty photo

Egg-haustedEmma Lennox from Oliver takes a break on the grass with her dogs Benny and Benson during the Easter egg hunt at the community centre on April 7.

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A big bowl of SWEET CHERRIES to the person

who cut down the invasive species, Russian Elm tree.

- Local farmer

A bowl of SOUR GRAPES for the person that

introduced Russian Elm in the 1920s.

- The same farmer

Very SOUR GRAPES to the dirt bikes that are

once again out in full force in our community park

and streets over the nice weekend.

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Don’t miss Rotary club dinner, auction

Why is the Rotary Club of Oliver fundraising auction and dinner important to the commu-nity?

Not only does this annual event support the many projects that the Rotary Club undertakes every year to make the world a better place to live, but it also helps to support the valuable work of the Desert Valley Hospice Society.

The club has built a strong partnership over the last few years with the local hospice society which serves the communities of Oliver and Os-oyoos.

The goal of the society is to provide high qual-ity, timely and accessible end of life care servic-es for individuals and their families.

In partnering with the Desert Valley Hospice Society, the Rotary Club is pleased to be able to assist the society to realize its vision of support-ing excellence in the delivery of end of life care.

The Rotary Club of Oliver supports both com-munity and international projects and has done so since 1945. Internationally, the club has ac-

celerated its support of orphanages in Moldova, with the guidance of Bob Ellis. This effort re-fl ects well on Oliver and is appreciated by those who benefi t.

Rotarian Russell Work travelled to Moldova along with other Oliver residents last September to assist the construction of playground equip-ment built by Rotarians.

Several local businesses also contributed building supplies. The club also contributed a “shelter box” to Japan in their time of need. Make no mistake; Oliver is helping the world through Rotary, including the ongoing effort to eradicate polio.

Every year, a student from Oliver has an op-portunity to spend a year abroad. In the past few years, local youth have travelled to Germany, Australia and Brazil under Rotary’s Youth Ex-change Program. This year, Megan Pedersen is experiencing Japan and in return, Lautaro Fer-rari from Argentina is getting to know Oliver. Next year, the outbound student will explore Peru.

In addition, SOSS graduates benefi t from Ro-tary’s annual bursary ($1,000) and adventures in citizenship in Ottawa. The club is sending Cour-tenay Ruddiman to Ottawa for a four-day tour to meet students from across Canada.

The local club also sponsors the annual Pent-icton Children’s Festival.

In 2011, the Rotary Club of Oliver established the Oliver Rotary Endowment Fund which will support local charities for many years to come. The importance of this fund can’t be overstated. Every year funds will be available for distribu-tion and the fund principal will never decrease.

It is the intent of the club to grow the princi-pal signifi cantly over the next few years, making even more funds available.

Locally, Rotary maintains and improves Ro-tary Beach – watch for major changes coming. Over the past year, Rotarians have made im-provements to the local Air Cadet hangar, which benefi ts those who use the hangar including the cadets and Boys and Girls Club.

One of the Rotary club’s most exciting and ambitious community projects is in the works and will be announced at the auction on Satur-day, April 14 at 5:30 p.m at the Oliver Commu-nity Centre. Don’t miss this fantastic evening of great food and great auction items.

So, whether you are young or old, a student, someone in need, or simply want to enjoy what the community has to offer, the Rotary Club of Oliver and the Desert Valley Hospice Society are here to make a difference.

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Council briefs Police briefsKiwanis Club donates $3,000 for plaque

Members of council lauded the Oliver Kiwanis Club for donating $3,000 for a third plaque for the cemetery’s “Scattering Garden.”

Allan Close said the club thanks the community for all the donations it receives for its market on Saturdays.

Cemetery committee member Linda Larson said they really needed a new plaque for the garden.

Mayor Ron Hovanes said the $3,000 was a nice sur-prise. He noted the garden was created years ago as an alternate means to remember loved ones by spreading their ashes in the garden.

The Town recently sent out letters asking for dona-tions, and the Kiwanis Club stepped forward and pro-vided the entire cost for the plaque. Hovanes said what often makes a community is the generosity of local ser-vice organizations.

Town approves wage increase for fi remen

Council passed a motion to give Oliver fi remen a wage hike commensurate with the new CUPE agreement.

Mayor Ron Hovanes said the Town recently settled a new agreement with municipal workers, so it is bringing fi remen’s wages up to par with those increases.

Previous councils have agreed to increase fi re depart-ment wages equal to CUPE increases. Retroactive pay to-talling $1,923 will be applicable.

The annual remuneration for offi cers is set as follows: fi re chief ($10,252), assistant chief ($5,373), fi rst and sec-ond captains ($1,708), third and fourth captains ($1,368), secretary/treasurer, ($1,116), truck captain ($1,116), and training offi cer ($682).

Remuneration for fi re calls is set at $21.04 per hour, while practices are $16.72.

The above rates will be further adjusted on January 1, 2013 and January 1, 2014 by 1.75 per cent and two per cent, respectively (commensurate with the CUPE collec-tive agreement).

One candidate late in fi ling

All but one candidate fi led campaign fi nancial disclo-sure statements on time in the 2011 municipal election in Oliver.

Council discussed the Local Government Act that requires all candidates to fi le a disclosure statement within 120 days after general voting day. The deadline to fi le was Monday, March 19. According to the Town, candidate Tyrone Borba failed to fi le his statement by the deadline. However, he did fi le on March 27 with a statement indicating he did not spend anything on the election.

Any candidate who fails to fi le his fi nancial statement on time is subject to consequences. If the statement is fi led within 30 days after March 19, the candidate must pay a $500 penalty.

If the statement is not fi led within 30 days after March 19, the candidate is disqualifi ed from being nominated or holding local government offi ce until after the next election.

The following are fi nancial statements submitted by candidates in the last municipal election: Jack Bennest ($1,554, with a Burnaby CUPE contribution of $1,500); Maureen Doerr ($864.75, with $600 in contributions from people in the community); Ron Ethier ($300); Pat Hamp-son ($2,223.42); Ron Hovanes ($3,000); Corinne Janow ($1,134.45, with $700 in contributions from people in the community); Linda Larson ($1,360.46); Dave Mattes ($1,135.25); and Terry Schafer ($71.68).

Forage crop agreement approved

Council approved that the airport forage crop agree-ment be awarded to Dave Casorso for a total fee of $5,494 for 2012.

The other bidder was Southern Plus Feedlots, but it was noted that its proposal was incomplete.

Casorso’s licence fee is $2,750, being $110/acre plus a reclaimed water fee of $2,744.

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Police further request that text messaging not be used to communicate non-emergencies or any RCMP needs to the 10-digit detachment telephone numbers.

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Communications operators must be able to fully un-derstand the urgency of the public’s need and obtain full and accurate details of events and complaints.

Recognizing that some of the hearing impaired com-munity has embraced text messaging, they too must know that the best method for communicating with 911 remains the TTY (text telephone) format, the RCMP said.

“We empathize as text messaging has provided a sense of communication mobility, but unfortunately for this sector of our community the only dependable com-munication to request 911 is the TTY.

In some cases a text message appears to the caller as having been received in RCMP communications centres and with 911. This is not the case, according to the RCMP. A false sense of security may be experienced because a return message stating that your text message is unde-liverable is not received.

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A familiar view North of Oliver during the 1920s - not much traffic.

Reality showsnot that realSome of our prime time television shows have

to change. Either that or we lock our children in their rooms at night or get rid of the “idiot

box” altogether.Take “The Bachelor,” for example, a show about

extremely good looking men and women wanting love and marriage, or so they lead us to believe. They meet, fl aunt themselves, fl irt enormously, backstab each other, talk about sex, parade around in sexy clothes, break hearts, propose, get hijacked by the tabloids, end their relationship bitterly and air it all on television again.

But despite all this, millions of people fi nd this program captivating, like a dirty novel or a soap op-era. The problem is the producers expect us to be-lieve every second of it.

Why would anyone look for true love on national television, or risk getting his/her heart broken into tiny pieces? Mmm, we wonder if money or fame has anything to do with it.

As a woman, how can you marry a guy, let alone love or trust him, when he’s kissing other women and possibly having sex with them? It’s a farce, yet people lap it up. Unfortunately, it teaches the younger audience that it’s okay to be promiscuous, that infi delity is fi ne, and that monogamy is outdat-ed. That’s your lesson for today, kids. They should change the program name to “The Smutty Bache-lor” or “The Immorals.”

We suspect that so-called reality shows like The Bachelor are not so real after all. No doubt the pro-ducers invent “the most controversial season ever” to liven up the show. It’s hard to believe that people can be so outright hurtful, uncaring, slutty or ma-nipulative on television. We can almost hear the producers say, “We’re paying you to be mean, so impress us.”

Meanwhile, some very impressionable viewers are eating this stuff up and thinking they have to be mean (or wear sexy clothing) to get what they want.

We really have to monitor what our children watch on TV and what they click on the computer. We don’t realize how powerful and infl uential the media can be, and where our kids get their ideas from. Then we fi nd ourselves trying to right the wrongs of our children who learned them on TV.

If we allow our kids to watch these programs, we must be prepared to answer their questions and ex-plain the content. Perhaps it’s time to bring back Saturday morning cartoons, where there are no sex-ual inuendos . . . just colourful characters blasting each other with lasers or dropping anvils on heads. Oh, no.

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Museum needs positive changeOn September 7, 2011, it was announced in the Oliver

Chronicle that the heritage society board had closed the museum. Subsequently, society chairman Michael New-man revealed that both the museum director and archivist had been fi red. Newman said the decision came down to the hard reality that the society could not support two staff positions and have money left for active programming and projects. This was the reason given to museum director Darryl MacKenzie for his termination.

On March 21, 2012, as quoted in the Oliver Chronicle, New-man indicated, “The closure of the museum was not for lack of funding. In fact, the ODHS is in a fairly unique posi-tion for a museum board in that it has a consistent revenue stream from a 1996 referendum.” He also said that both a community manager and collection manager would be hired.

A closed museum has no value. It’s really distressing to realize that the hard work of many members over a long period of time has been squandered, especially since there was absolutely no reason for the museum to be closed.

Members of the society should be alarmed that all this took place without a mandate to do so. If the directors had any respect for the membership, they would delay their hiring so that their plans could be explained and approved at the next annual general meeting.

However, members should expect that the fi nances of the organization will have taken a serious hit because of these fi rings; for example, a one-year severance package for MacKenzie, course costs, mediation expenses and oth-er personnel and closure costs, plus the cost of two new

employees. I was very disappointed that the recent ad for a commu-

nity manager did not include a university education as a prerequisite. Under current economic conditions, it would be possible to hire a post-graduate in heritage studies. It appears this board seeks a much less qualifi ed person.

This should alarm all members. In order to fl ourish, the society needs the vision and expertise of a true profession-al. Board members come and go and very few have the req-uisite experience to take leadership of heritage matters.

The success of the society would also be improved if the following issues could be resolved: The physical separation of the archives and the museum; the difference in the qual-ity of the two facilities: and staffi ng.

The staff issue would be solved if one of the two new employees was appointed manager of the other. Happily, the Cope Bequest of $117,000 has funds that could be used to address the physical issues. The board’s suggestion that the current facilities be marginally changed is not the an-swer.

Unfortunately, the current fi ve-member board may make the changes that have been announced because they can. I encourage members to contact the board members directly if they disagree with the unnecessary closing of the museum and their other plans. Then let’s get orga-nized for the annual general meeting so that we can sup-port positive changes.

Frank McLennan, Oliver

A small number of individuals in our region are certainly creating a big fuss and doing their utmost to persuade the citizens of the South Okanagan/Similkameen to reject the offer regarding the establishment of a national park in our area.

I have had the good fortune to visit an East Coast nation-al park called Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland. I am writing to tell you what I learned and what I want to share about why we must have the national park.

The region and the communities close to and inside the

national park in Newfoundland bear striking resemblance to our South Okanagan/Similkameen region in that they are relatively low in population, have been experiencing diffi cult economic times and do not compare well with other parts of Canada when matters of family incomes and employment are considered using Stats Canada data.

In 1987 the government of Canada established the na-tional park in that West Coast region of Newfoundland. Tourism went from being a fairly insignifi cant part of the economy of that region to becoming its number one em-

We must have the national park

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(The following letter is addressed to BC Environment Minister Terry Lake.)

Thank you for withdrawing your support for the national park.

I am a newly elected director for the Re-gional District of Okanagan Similkameen and I represent Area B, Cawston rural.

We are an agricultural based community and the national park would consume close to 50 per cent of our area. I’m told that the park area would be taking approximately 2000 acres away from the Agricultural Land Reserve; close to 1000 acres is prime ag-ricultural land in our Area B from the US border up to the Richter Pass of Highway 3. Removal of this land from the ALR would be devastating to BC’s agriculture industry and devastating to the ranching industry for the South Okanagan and Similkameen region.

This is the one main ranch affected but there are 11 more ranches affected also. Ranching and agriculture in general have a tough time already competing with the de-sire for residential land and with the inflat-ed land prices of the Okanagan and South Similkameen valleys.

The national park would create more economy for the tourism industry but only by taking it away from the agriculture in-dustry. It would also create more compe-tition for the land surrounding the park which in turn makes all agriculture less economical.

While I was campaigning for the direc-tor’s position I found out that the national park was a major concern for our residents. It turned out that about 90 per cent of the locals did not want a park and the few that did was only because they didn’t want to

see the land chopped up for residential lots. I began to campaign against the national park and the removing of the ALR lands. My opponent who avoided the park issue, also had done an extensive door to door campaign and she later told me that she found 60 residents who were pro-park. This would be about five per cent of our popula-tion in favour of the park. I have attended all of Chloe O’Loughlin’s speeches on ben-efits of the national park and she states that only 21 per cent in our area strongly oppose the park. This could be somewhat true but she fails to say that the other 75 per cent are opposed to the park.

I also work with and have had meetings with some of the First Nations people who are strongly opposed to the park and it sad-dens me to see Parks Canada offer them a lot of money to see if they will change their minds. I don’t see any money offered for a study on the agricultural lands or with the ranchers in general. I don’t think people understand how devastating the effect is to all the other ranchers, to lose the major beef production of our area. Already auc-tion yards and machinery dealerships are moving farther away creating more ex-penses for our ranchers.

In summary, along with the lack of fund-ing for our national parks due to our in-creasing national debt, the lack of business and local government support, the lack of First Nations support, the lack of local resident support and the devastation of the agriculture industry, I commend you and the BC government on their decision not to support the national park.

George Bush, Area B director, Cawston

ployment provider and an economy en-riching enhancement for what was once one of the poorest regions in Canada.

According to the Red Ochre Regional Board Strategic Plan for 2008-2011 Gros Morne National Park (and area) tourism provided employment for 1320 annual/seasonal workers in retail sectors that ben-efit from tourist visits.

The tourism industry value was $35,000,000 for the Gros Morne area. Yes that reads $35 million dollars per year!

In the Gros Morne National Park area the annual visitation increased 60 per cent between 1992 and 2007. Visitations went from 100,000 to 160,000.

As well as a greatly enhanced infra-

structure they now have 13 motels and inns (nine of which have the capacity to host conferences), 57 bed and breakfast es-tablishments, seven coffee shops, 22 craft stores/shops, six boat tours, 12 outfitters (hunting and fishing), 10 private RV parks, and 32 restaurants.

Based on this information, I think it is imperative that our municipal, provincial and federal politicians, chambers of com-merce and our town councils get on board and support the national park sooner rather than later. Our region has access to an economic miracle. What are we waiting for?

Stefan Cieslik, Oliver

Park equals gold mine

Park would devastate our local ranching industry

Photo names went AWOLA photo on page A12 in the April 4th edi-

tion of the Chronicle was missing names of kitchen staff serving spaghetti during a fundraiser for the Oliver Youth Centre.

The names from left to right are Jenni-fer Green, Nadine Derbyshire, Sarah Udy, Leigh-Anne Lafrance, Lindsay Slobodzian, Esther Latreille and Taylor Speirs. The Chronicle apologizes for the oversight.

The dinner was hosted by the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club of Oliver to raise money for youth centre programs at the Air Cadet hangar.

Slobodzian, Youth Centre director, said they had approximately 65 people in at-tendance enjoying the spaghetti, caesar salad (made from scratch) and garlic toast,

all prepared by dedicated staff and youth volunteers.

“The Oliver Youth Centre appreciates all of the donations received that evening,” Slobodzian said.

She recognized the Cadet Sponsoring Committee for donating the venue, as well as SuperValu and Buy-Low Foods for their food donations. “We look forward to hav-ing even more community members attend our third annual spaghetti dinner next year.”

The Oliver Youth Centre is open Friday and Saturday nights from 6-10 pm, and they are always looking for volunteers.

For more information, contact Slobod-zian at 250-498-8844.

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Joanne Schaffrick making big difference in life

Valley First’s 2011 employee volunteer of the year, Joanne Schaffrick, knows a thing or two about volunteering.

Last year she donated her time to more than a dozen different charities, events and organizations.

The most recent recipient of Schaffrick’s volunteer contributions is the Oliver Youth Ambassador program, a program she be-came involved with after hearing it was in danger of discontinuing due to lack of sup-port.

“I fi rst started volunteering with the am-bassador program after hearing it needed help,” explained Schaffrick. “I knew about the great things it offered participants and I would have been very disappointed to see those opportunities disappear. Since put-ting my name forward, I’ve been a pageant judge and now I’m the fundraising coordi-nator.”

Another organization that benefi ts greatly from Schaffrick’s volunteerism is the Oliver Fire Department. The con-nection here, however, is a little closer to home – her husband is the department’s training offi cer.

“Every two years the Oliver Fire Depart-ment hosts a seminar for more than 400

volunteer fi refi ghters,” explained Schaf-frick. “It’s a fantastic hands-on learning opportunity for those who help protect our communities. It takes a year to plan and I take pride in being part of such a benefi cial event that not only helps other volunteers but also showcases our town.”

Like most volunteers, Schaffrick doesn’t make a big deal of her volunteerism, pre-ferring to focus more on what she — and others — get out of volunteering rather than what she puts in.

“I volunteer because I want to give back, not because I want to be recognized,” said Schaffrick. “Being able to help out is re-ward in itself. It also sets a great example of what it means to be part of a community, something I am passing on to my son.”

Schaffrick, who has worked for Valley First since 2006, also acknowledges the valuable lessons she has learned while vol-unteering, lessons that can be applied ev-ery day.

“Volunteering really helps you build or-ganization and time management skills,” said Schaffrick. “We are all busy people so it’s essential we can dedicate the necessary time to what’s important to us, be it volun-teering, home life or work.”

Valley First is a strong supporter of vol-unteerism. In 2011, Valley First employees volunteered more than 1,100 hours in sup-port of organizations and events.

Volunteers like Schaffrick defi nitely make a big difference in people’s lives.


Volunteer of the year does it for community


Joanne Schaffrick donated her time to more than a dozen charities last year, including Valley First’s “Feed the Valley” campaign. The wife and mother said she wants to set a good example for her son.

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May – October – Join Road 13 Vineyards on the 13th of each month for evening celebrations with dinner and wine.

Every Tuesday to end of June - Communal table dinners at Miradoro. 6:30 pm. Call 250-498-3742 for reservations.

Every Saturday & Sunday - Miradoro serves brunch from 10 to 1 pm.

May 3 - Crush Club Sneek Peak Party at Tinhorn Creek.

May 5 - OOWA - Banee Pig Out - Covert Farms. Call the visitor centre for info.

May 27 - OOWA – Primavera Party SOLD OUT! At Stoneboat Vineyard.

May 26 - Cooking classes at Hester Creek. Watch as their acclaimed chef prepares each course before you in their state-of-the-art kitchen. Call 1-866-498-4435 to reserve your seat.

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COUNTRY CALENDAR

Bruce Fuller

I just love it when a four-wheeler arrives loaded with a bevy of beauties of all shapes and sizes. If I’m outside gur-gling water into struggling geraniums holding onto their seasonal lives by a couple of fried roots or tossing old chunks of grape wood onto the campfi re I can hear the SUV leak-ing raucous laughter crunching up the driveway. I run, not mosey.

Hooray! The Real Housewives Of Wine Country are com-ing. Now these aren’t the Real Housewives of LA, or Vancou-ver, or The Ordinary Housewives Of Somewhere Else, these ladies of the hood are the real McCoys of the South Okana-gan, highly experienced in tasting rooms from Osoyoos through Vernon… and this isn’t their fi rst rodeo.

Even though there’s usually a sad-faced, “lost the toss or I was most over par” designated wheelman gearing down at the parking lot, any one of these Real Housewife wine sip-pers could steer the course.

They all know the secrets of wine country, the short cuts, roadblock free back roads, what deli enroute stocks the best wholegrain snackers, best-before diet goodies and melt free back seat imported chocolate bars.

The Real Housewives Of Wine Country got it down when it comes to rubbing winery dog bellies, how to discreetly elbow through the fi rst-timers and tummy up to the tasting bar.

They’re the ones who’ve chosen the colours that work

best with the occasional spills and splashes of big-reds. And since The Real Housewives Of Wine Country, might

well be celebrating their best 18 holes of the season, a drag-on boat win, match play on the courts, or their road race prac-tice, be sure they’ll be zero-ing in on the best deals on the shelves and selecting perfect pairings to take home.

And home is where their partners are dusting desert sand off patio sets and grape emblazoned plates, readying up the welcome-home-honey bbqs soon to be paired with her wine selections.

Wine sampling to the side, an important part of a Real Housewife of Wine Country’s tasting adventure is often the non-wine shopping part. Each tasting room usually houses a tiny, mini-mall of shelf-space dedicated to grape related odds and sods as it’s a rare occa-sion indeed when today’s winery doesn’t have a broad vari-ety of items to complement their portfolios and bottom line.

Perfect for picking up unique but oft-needed items, gift selections and Real Housewife rewards.

From markets and close by secret kitchens you’ll spot fresh jams, jellies, honeys, compotes, relishes and pickled veggies. For tabletop, linens, napkins, wine glasses of all shapes and sizes in all price ranges, pottery, grape themed, hand-painted platters and bowls, candles, candle holders, carvings, sculptures.

Wine totes, wine racks, wine touring guidebooks, wine, food, beverage and restaurant mags. Wine pairing cook-books. Often prints, posters, postcards, photos, selected works of art, wall hangings and wrought ironwork pieces. One-of-a-kind handcrafted jewelery.

Crafted wine racks, barrel-stave furnishings, decorative, useable birdhouses.

Logo’d winery ball caps, aprons, jackets, golf shirts, sweats, even red long johns. And skin care items, with wine based ingredients, soaps, scrubs and shampoos. (nope, you won’t smell like you’ve breast stroked across a bathtub of a favourite ’07 merlot).

And so The Real Housewives Of Wine Country here in the Okanagan are very defi nitely in a league of their own when it comes to knowing their wines and knowing what packs well with their clubs. You just can’t compare them to all those Real Housewives Here And There tottering along Rodeo Drive or lunching on South Granville near their late-with-the-lease payments, socially unacceptable Hummers.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND OPEN HOUSE

WHEREAS Section 890 of the Local Government Act requires that a Public Hearing be held prior to the adoption of an Offi cial Community Plan (OCP) and Zoning Bylaw;

TAKE NOTICE that an OPEN HOUSE and PUBLIC HEARING regarding Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) Mt. Baldy OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1501 and Mt. Baldy Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1502 will be held on:

The proposed bylaws, staff reports and related information may be examined between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 PM at the RDKB TRAIL offi ce, 202-843 Rossland Avenue, Trail, B.C., and between 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM at the GRAND FORKS RDKB offi ce, 2140 Central Avenue, Grand Forks, BC, Monday through Friday, (excluding statutory holidays) or on the Regional District’s website at www.rdkb.com. Telephone inquiries may be made by calling the RDKB Planning and Development Department, Toll Free, at 1-800-355-7352 (BC only) or 250-368-9148. Email inquiries may be sent to [email protected].

The Open House is an opportunity for the public to speak informally with RDKB Planning and Development Department staff regarding the content of the bylaws. The Open House will be followed by a formal Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m. at which the public is invited to formally comment on the bylaws.

The Public Hearing is to be held by a delegate of the RDKB Board. A copy of the Board resolution making the delegation is available for public inspection.

At the Public Hearing, any person who believes that their interest in property may be affected by matters contained in the proposed bylaws will be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions. Written submissions from individuals unable to attend the Hearing in person must be received by the Director of Corporate Administration (Trail offi ce) before noon the day of the Public Hearing.

NO PRESENTATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE RDKB BOARD OF DIRECTORS AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING.

Elaine Kumar

Director of Corporate Administration

MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2012AT 5:00 P.M. (OPEN HOUSE)

6:00 P.M. (PUBLIC HEARING) AT MEDICI’S GELATERIA

9932-350TH AVE. (FAIRVIEW RD.)

OLIVER, BC

Applicant: Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, Resort Development Branch

Agent: Mt. Baldy Ski Corporation

Amendments to the Mt. Baldy OCP Bylaw No. 1501 and Zoning Bylaw No. 1502 would permit the use of a ridge of the mountain at the top of proposed Lift D for a hotel and related guest facilities.

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Grace and styleKyra Soo from Summerland begins a ballet demonstration for local dance class students at the Oliver Community Centre. Soo is a student of Meakin Ballet.


NEWS

2012 SPRING CHIPPING SCHEDULE

Town Chipping - Week of May 1stMunicipal crews will be collecting branches ½” up to 4” diameter for chipping during the week of May 1st, 2012. Crews are limited to a maximum of 10 minutes of chipping per residence; therefore residents will need to make their own arrangements to dispose of large volumes of chipping items. Please ensure that all material is clean and free of any dirt or metals, i.e. nails or wire. Branches containing these materials will not be picked up. Because plastic bags cannot be composted, it is preferred that materials be neatly bundled to allow for a larger volume to be chipped within the designated time limit. Please place bundles on the boulevard only as crews will not be entering private property.

Please have your material curbside By 7:00 a.m. Monday, April 30th, 2012.

As outlined in the RDOS Curbside Recycling Guide, for the spring and summer months, Waste Services is scheduled to pick-up compostable garden/yard waste in Oliver on May 3rd, 2012. Please check the guide for further details.

For more information, contact the Town of Oliver, Public Works Office at 250-485-6213.

It is an offence to accumulate any materials in a public lane or street other than during this designated clean-up period.

PO Box 638 Oliver, BC V0H 1T0 • Tel: 250.485.6200 • Fax: 250.498.4466 • www.oliver.ca

SOUTHERN OKANAGAN SECONDARY SCHOOLGrade 7 Parent And Student Information Meeting

TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2012 at 7:00 P.M.SOSS ATRIUM

Welcome parents. We are inviting you and your son and/or daughter to attend our Grade 7 student and parent information evening.

Agenda:• Course selection process

• Grade 8 core and elective courses• Course selection forms

• Special programs• Extra-curricular programs

• Transition information• Questions

• Refreshments

We believe that this information is important to your family in terms of plan-ning for a smooth transition from elementary to high school. If you have any further questions regarding this evening, please contact Mrs. Karin Maertins-Batchelor at 250-498-4931.

We look forward to seeing you.

Please call SOSS by April 13, only if you are unable to attend.

Advance care planning subject of Oliver forum

Have a voice in your future health care

now, in case you can’t speak for yourself later.

That’s the message the Desert Valley Hospice Society and Interior Health (IH) want you to hear at a free public presen-tation in support of National Advance Care Planning Day.

The forum will be held at the Oliver Se-nior Centre on Monday, April 16 at 3 pm.

But what is advance care planning? Sim-ply put, advance care planning gives you a say about the health care you would like to receive if you get very sick and are unable to speak for yourself. No one knows what the future holds; a health crisis can happen at any time.

“We’re encouraging people to be pre-pared,” said Janet Shaw, president of the

Desert Valley Hospice Society. “Advance care planning is a gift you are giving to your family because it takes the guesswork out of the picture.”

Research indicates that people who have end-of-life planning conversations with their doctors and family members are more likely to be satisfied with their care, re-quire fewer aggressive interventions at the end of life, place less of a strain on caregiv-ers, and are more likely to take advantage of hospice resources or die at home.

Whether it’s starting the conversation with a loved one, or re-visiting your own plan, there are many tools available to help guide you.

Judy Nicol, leader of IH’s Advance Care Planning Initiative will cover these topics. The forum also includes a panel discussion with health care professionals who will be available to answer your questions.



Irene Covey from the Oliver Senior Centre relaxes outside the facility, which is the venue of an advance care planning forum on Monday, April 16 at 3 pm.


NEWS

NOTICE OLIVER CEMETERY

The mowing season will begin on Thursday, April 19th, 2012 and will continue every Thursday thereafter.

Please remove all flower arrangements, ornaments, rocks, etc. from graves by Wednesday of every week to allow for mowing.

Cemetery staff will remove any remaining items prior to mowing and place them on storage racks on the north side of the cemetery shed or along the road edge for the first mowing.

The Town of Oliver thanks you for your cooperation in this regard.

For more information, contact the Town of Oliver, Public Works Office at 250-485-6213.

PO Box 638 Oliver, BC V0H 1T0 • Tel: 250.485.6200 • Fax: 250.498.4466 • www.oliver.ca

Bruce chosen for big leadership conference

An Oliver woman is one of 230 Canadians chosen to attend the Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference in June to broaden her perspective on work and sus-tainable communities.

Rhonda Bruce is anticipating the two-week experience that will see her learning from others in Halifax, Newfoundland and the Yukon.

“I’ve talked to people who’ve went through it and it’s life changing and very intense . . . it’s great to have the opportunity to see how other communities are developing.”

The conference brings together Canada’s future leaders from business, labour, govern-ment, education and the cultural sector. It was created to broaden perspectives so that decisions are based on a practical under-standing of the community.

Members of the conference are expected to have a capacity for leadership

and have strong interpersonal skills.Bruce is heavily involved in the Hospital

Employees Union and ran for the NDP candi-dacy for the Boundary-Similkameen region. She heard about the conference and applied after being endorsed by the union. She had to write a resume and was subject to a 40-min-ute telephone interview delving into her work history.

Bruce will begin her exploration with a three-day plenary session, and also begin the process of debating and networking in her study group. Each study group then travels to a region of Canada where, for the next eight days, the members examine issues through the practical experiences of local companies, communities and regional leaders.

Members will find their own beliefs, values and preconceptions challenged. After eight days of travel, observation and debate, the study groups reconvene in Ottawa where re-ports will be presented to the Governor Gen-eral of Canada.

Bruce said she hopes to bring back all she has learned to help Oliver be a sustainable community.


Building permitsequal big money

In January the RDOS issued 28 building permits with a value of $1.5 million, compared to 17 permits issued in January 2011.

In February 2012 the RDOS issued 20 building permits with a value of $1,347,685 compared to 34 permits valued at $1,629,899 issued in February 2011.

In 2011, the RDOS issued 401 building permits with an average value of $92,618.

In Area C (rural Oliver), construction values totalled nearly $5.7 million. Values in Area A (rural Osoyoos) to-talled $5.4 million.

Construction values in Area D (Okanagan Falls/Kaleden) totalled $14 million.


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NOTICE OF PROPOSEDAMENDMENTS TO THE

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATION

AND

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 225 AND 226 OF THE WORKERS

COMPENSATION ACT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

WORKSAFEBC – WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BOARD OF B.C.HEREBY GIVES NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE OCCUPATIONAL

HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATION (BC Reg. 296/97, as amended)

The proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (“OHSR”) being taken to public hearings pertain to the following items:

• Part 5, Chemical Agents and Biological Agents – relating to correcting the reference to combustible dust and updating the reference to the Electrical Code;

• Part 11, Fall Protection – relating to clarifying whether fall protection anchors must be re-certified annually by a professional engineer in all circumstances;

• Part 12, Tools, Machinery and Equipment – relating to recognizing a riving knife as an acceptable device to prevent kickback on table saws;

• Part 12, Tools, Machinery and Equipment; and consequential amendments to Part 23, Oil and Gas – relating to prohibiting applying compressed gas at a greater pressure than the pressure rating for a closed vessel that is not a registered pressure vessel, and requiring such vessels to have appropriate pressure relieving capability;

• Part 13, Ladders, Scaffolds and Temporary Work Platforms, and Part 19, Electrical Safety – relating to clarifying the appropriate requirements for dielectric testing of insulated elevating work platforms and ensuring consistent requirements in these two Parts;

• Part 13, Ladders, Scaffolds and Temporary Work Platforms – relating to the use of work platforms supported by a lift truck;

• Part 16, Mobile Equipment – relating to clarifying what equipment must meet and be used in accordance with section 16.3(7);

• Part 19, Electrical Safety – relating to replacing current terminology with terms that are appropriate to low voltage electrical equipment;

• Part 19, Electrical Safety – relating to establishing a provision allowing the practice of passing the bucket of an insulated aerial working device between energized high voltage conductors if not practicable to do work otherwise, due to terrain or other obstacles;

• Part 26, Forestry Operations and Similar Activities – relating to requiring signage on all resource roads in BC showing (1) radio channels when an Industry Canada road channel has been assigned, and (2) radio frequencies when an Industry Canada channel is not assigned, but a radio frequency is.

The proposal relating to Part 24, Diving, Fishing and Other Marine Operations, is not being taken to public hearings at this time to enable consideration of the new edition of CSA Standard Z275.4.

PUBLIC HEARINGSYou are invited to provide feedback on the proposed regulatory amendments. Your views may be presented orally at the public hearings and/or submitted in writing. Please register if you wish to make an oral presentation at the public hearings by telephoning 604-232-7744 or toll free in BC 1-866-614-7744 prior to the hearing.

Information on the proposed amendments and the public hearings, including details of registration/participation procedures, are on WorkSafeBC’s website at www.worksafebc.com.

PUBLIC HEARING DETAILS

Date LocationMay 22, 2012 Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel & Marina

146 Kingston Street, Victoria, BC

May 24, 2012 Best Western Kelowna Hotel & Suites2402 Highway 97 N, Kelowna, BC

June 5, 2012 Coast Inn of the North770 Brunswick Street, Prince George, BC

June 7, 2012 Executive Airport Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre7311 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC

Session Times: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

WRITTEN SUBMISSIONSThe deadline for receipt of written submissions is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 8, 2012. Written submissions can be made online or via e-mail, fax, mail, or delivered at the public hearings during the session times.

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Learn With Okanagan CollegeICBC invests $189K for safety You’ve likely driven on Highway

97 from Osoyoos Lake to Road 22 and noticed the multi-purpose hiking and biking trail. This is one of the road im-provements ICBC invested in last year to help make Penticton, Keremeos, Osoyoos, Summerland and Rock Creek safer for everyone.

ICBC launched the road improve-ment program in 1989, and since then, has invested over $100 million in proj-ects across BC. In 2011, ICBC invested approximately $1.3 million in projects in the Southern Interior and $6.5 mil-lion in 283 projects across the prov-ince.

“We care about people’s well-being and are always looking for new ways to create safer roads,” said Fiona Temple, ICBC’s direc-tor of road safety. “That’s why we work with com-munities to identify high-crash areas and make im-provements that benefi t everyone – drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. Simply put, safer drivers and roads mean fewer crashes, inju-ries and deaths.”

The most recent evalua-tion of the program found that two years following a project’s implementation, there is on average a 20 per cent reduction in severe crashes and a 12 per cent reduction in property dam-age crashes.

The evaluation con-cluded that for every dollar invested in a project, ICBC and customers save $5.60 over two years and $12.80 over fi ve years in reduced claims costs.

“Innovation and evolu-

tion in road safety strategies are espe-cially important in small communities like ours, where driving is an everyday reality,” said John Slater, Boundary-Similkameen MLA. “ICBC’s road safety program has provided the region with many improvements over the last few years and by doing so, keeps our fami-lies safer.”

“There has been a 20 per cent re-duction in severe crashes since the beginning of ICBC’s road improve-ment program, and that’s because the program is continuously evolving to meet British Columbia’s road safety needs,” said Bill Barisoff, Penticton MLA.

Investing in road improvements, along with educating drivers through

awareness campaigns and funding enhanced police enforcement, are all part of ICBC’s commitment to help make BC roads safer.

Over the last 22 years, ICBC’s road improvement program has evolved signifi cantly – community invest-ments and successful partnerships have led to award-winning projects and the contributions have helped advance the knowledge of the road safety engineering industry in BC and across Canada.

All proposed road improvement projects are assessed based on their ability to make roads safer. ICBC works in partnership with municipali-ties and the provincial government on delivering road enhancements.


Check out new manual

Paula Rodriguez de la Vega is encouraging people to check out the new “wa-terwise” gardening manual in Oliver.

Now that spring has ar-rived, it’s a great time to read up on the topic.

The goal of the booklet is to educate residents with small acreages about water conservation methods for their gardens and back-yards.

The manual introduces xeriscaping concepts and shares gardening tech-niques that make effi cient use of water.

Rodriquez put the man-ual together, with help from the Town of Oliver, the RDOS and Communities In Bloom.

It is available at the Town of Oliver website (www.oliver.ca), the RDOS (www.rdos.bc.ca) and at the Oliver library.


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Aladdin would be proudStudents from Oliver Elementary School are rehearsing for their big production of “Aladdin.” The performance is April 17-19 at 7 pm. Tickets are available from the cast and OK Tire.

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Doing their partAbout 100 children will participate in a drug awareness program sponsored by the local RCMP detachment. At left, Cst. Kelly Baker accepts a drug safety handbook (for teaching purposes) from Oliver Lions Club secretary-treasurer Linda Schaffrick.

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To Kenya with love -- that’s the sentiment expressed by Oliver residents, including Carrie Cooper and Bernice Balmes who travelled to two orphanages recently to help the children and staff live a better life. Many of the kids are sponsored through Living Way Christian Centre.

Carrie Cooper is a friendly face at Buy-Low Foods where she works in customer service. But she also just returned from a second very important job at two orphanages in Ke-nya.

Cooper said she had always wanted to travel and always had a heart for orphanages. When the opportunity arose to go to Kenya with Bernice Balmes of Living Way Christian Centre, she jumped at the chance. Within 10 days, Cooper was able to raise enough money to cover her travel ex-penses, thanks to friends and Facebook.

Cooper and Balmes landed in Nairobi where they spent a few days at the Dream Centre orphanage, which provides shelter and care for 18 babies under the age of two. Dream Centre is also the place where Cooper sponsors two little sisters, ages one and two. There are limited caretakers for the babies, and never enough love to go around.

Upon her arrival, Cooper was overwhelmed by the des-

ert heat (over 40C). “Nairobi is a huge city, but it’s like night and day,” Coo-

per said. “Part of it is acres and acres of slum area, and the other side of it is high rises and businessmen driving Mer-cedes, and they don’t cross each other. You just don’t mix. You see poverty everywhere and see kids sitting on the street. There really isn’t anything there,” Cooper added.

From Nairobi they travelled to Bungoma to the Living Way Compassion House Orphanage Kenya. The orphanage began in 2001, when Balmes retired and began using her pension to help feed a large group of street boys. Living Way soon took on responsibility, and Balmes’s dream of creating a safe home providing education and nourishment became a reality. In December 2004, money was raised to build the main house for 14 children and several widows. A second dorm for the older boys was constructed in 2009. The orphanage currently houses 26 children ranging in age from 18 months to 18 years, but there are only four women who stay at the orphanage and care for the children.

Most of the children at Compassion House are there due

to situations where either one or both parents have died from AIDS or other illnesses. Many of the kids have sim-ply been abandoned and left to fend for themselves. Many of the children are now sponsored through Living Way or from the generosity of Oliver residents.

Cooper couldn’t help but reach out to the children dur-ing her stay. While two of the boys were sponsored to go to school, they were unable to attend because they wore out their shoes, and their mother couldn’t afford new ones. Once Cooper heard this, she bought the boys shoes and they happily returned to school the next morning.

“I’m a mom,” Cooper said, “so it’s hard for me to see that.”

The kids in the orphanage are in relatively good health, Cooper said. They receive medical checkups and regular shots.

Among the toys, clothes and books that Cooper and Balmes brought with them, they also had laptops that they

Oliver woman has a heart for orphanagesAngela MooreOliver Chronicle

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donated for the children to learn basic computer skills.

Another of Cooper’s experiences was helping purchase livestock. She drove with one of the pastors to a nearby village to pick up the animals.

“I’m not a farmer, but we got a lamb, sheep, goat and a cow for fresh milk for the kids,” Cooper said with a laugh.

The orphanage didn’t have proper cook-ing facilities for the children – just a cor-ner where the women would cook over an open fi re – but recently enough funds were raised to purchase a brick stove.

Among the caretakers is a social worker appointed by the government. He helps the kids with their school work, teaches them computer skills and how to care for live-stock.

Cooper emphasized there are still eight children at the orphanage who need spon-

sors. The orphanage is short-staffed and donations go a long way in hiring new people to help. Cooper was awed by the children’s optimism and their goals for the future.

“A lot of them want to be doctors, pilots and scientists. They don’t want to be just supermarket cashiers – they have big am-bitions.”

Cooper came home with only the clothes on her back; she left the rest for the or-phanage women.

“You come home and you think, wow, we’re so spoiled. We take so much for granted. We’re so lucky to live where we are.”

Those interested in making a donation to Compassion House can do so by contacting Balmes at 250-498-4595 or by visiting the website at http://www.livingway.ca/

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Oliver food bank gets $425

Regional district staff worked hard in 2011 to raise funds for various local chari-ties.

Their extensive fundraising efforts have

reached $3,000 and will fi ll many hungry tummies.

Each year staff selects several charities and recipients of the funding.

This year, the food banks in each region-al district community (including Oliver and Osoyoos) will receive $425.


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Dental experts donate time to help 20 low-income patients

A free dental clinic in Oliver saved 20 people a lot of money on March 31.

One fellow walked out of Dr. Jordan Noftle’s office sav-ing approximately $1,000 after having all his upper teeth removed to make way for new dentures.

The clinic hosted by Quota International provided free dental care to low-income adults and seniors, who might otherwise go untreated for significant pain and infection.

Application is made through the Penticton Salvation Army and the people chosen are contacted when a clinic is organized. These clinics are supported through the gener-osity of South Okanagan dentists and a dental access fund.

Quota International is a volunteer organization that helps disadvantaged women and children, and people with speech and hearing disabilities.

Certified dental assistant Greta Henning said it was fantastic that Dr. Noftle and three staff members donated their time and office for the cause. Dr. Amaal Ayoub also donated her dental expertise during the event.

Henning, president of Quota International of Penticton, said hearing impaired teacher Jill McCallum and local re-altor Beth Garrish provided food and drink for the seven volunteers at the clinic.

Henning said patients had all manner of work done on their teeth, from fillings to extractions. The gentleman who saved $1,000 will now put that money towards new dentures, she pointed out.

Henning said there is such a need for this service, and unfortunately, many people fall through the cracks.

“Anyone on a fixed income has no money left over for dental work. Some people have suffered for a long time.”

Henning said this is the club’s fifth free dental clinic, and

they hope to have more. To qualify for the service, people have to fill out an application and must not already have a family dentist.

Henning said her ultimate goal is to establish a free den-tal clinic in Penticton for low-income patients. “It’s slow to come, but I’ve been working on it for a year.”


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Dr. Jordan Noftle provides patient Paul Soper with free dental care during the recent clinic. At right is dental assistant Peggy Isotalo. Noftle donated his time, office and staff to make the free clinic possible.

APR 12 - The Desert Airs Men’s Chorus welcomes new members at 7:00 pm. In the Oliver Seniors Centre. 34452 - 95 Street. Phone Brian at 250-498-3597.APR 13 - World Neighbours Canada “an evening in Central America” at Medici’s 7:00 pm. Doors open at 6:00 - Free admission. APR 14 - Oliver Legion Flea Market & Bake Sale - in the legion hall. Doors open 8 am - Donations of flea market items and baked goods greatly appreci-ated. Lunch available.APR 14 - Osoyoos Soroptimists break-fast & fashion show at the Osoyoos golf course. 9:00 am to 12:00 am. Tickets avail. at Imperial Office Pro, Sonia’s Boutique and Beyond Bliss. Full break-fast buffet, silent auction and door prizes. APR 14 - Eric & Encarnacion. An

evening of Flamenco Passion and Soul. 7:00 pm. at the Community Cultural Center of Tonasket. Tapas served prior to show 5:30 - 6:30 pm. www.communi-tyculturalcenter.org APR 15 - SOAP Players hold public auditions for “The Long Weekend” by Norm Foster. Sunday at Quail’s Nest Arts Centre Oliver. 7-9 pm. Adults 30’s and 50’s. Backstage volunteers welcome. Info: [email protected] or 250-495-2776.APR 16 - SOAP Players hold public auditions for “The Long Weekend” by Norm Foster. Monday at St. Christo-pher’s Lower Hall in Osoyoos (87 St. and 74 Ave.). 7-9 pm. Adults 30s and 50s. Backstage volunteers welcome. Info: [email protected] or 250-495-2776.APR 17 - SO Concert Society holds their AGM at 7 pm at Heather’s Threadz on Main St. Everyone welcome.

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LIVING WAY CHRISTIAN CENTRE

live * laugh * dream * loveRiver Rd. & Hwy 97 - 3 miles

north of OliverPastors Mark & Rae Pankratz

Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.

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OLIVER WORD OFLIFE CENTRE

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

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Directory of ReligionsDirectory of ReligionsOLIVER UNITED CHURCH

9915 - 358th Ave. Minister: Rev. Heather Burton

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

Join us for refreshments and fellowshipafter the service.

Box 938, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0250.498.2781


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SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

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

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

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CHURCH (LCC)Visitors welcome!

342nd Ave. at Airport Rd.Pastor Darren Siegle

Divine Service: 11 a.m. SundaySunday School: 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month 9:45 - 10:45Adult Bible Study: 9:45 a.m.

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OLIVER ALLIANCEJust north of town on Hwy 97

Lead Pastor: Jeremy CookPastor of Seniors: Henry WiebeChildren’s Ministry: Carol Freeman

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.Children’s Church and Nursery care available

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On the huntYoung children and their families literally had a fi eld day collecting coloured eggs and turning them in for real chocolate treats at last Saturday’s Easter egg hunt hosted by Oliver Parks and Recreation.

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The theme for May 5th will be the 60’s so get out those mini skirts and hippie cloths and lets have some fun.Bring a friend and enjoy the Dinner & evening with friends and great music.

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Penticton‘s Adam Fitzpatrick secured a spot in this year‘s International Elvis Tribute Contest this summer in Memphis. Fitzpatrick won the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Contest at San Diego‘s Pala Casino Spa and Resort


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After school care now a ‘part of the family’The Tuc-el-Nuit after school program is now part of the

continuum of services offered at the school.The program runs from 2:30-5 pm Monday to Friday for

full, part-time and drop-in clients.In addition to after school, other services include in-

fant/toddler care, preschool and daycare (for children 30 months to five years).

Child care centre manager Tracy Hunt said it has been

her ultimate goal to offer continuum care for clients zero to 12.

“We have a partnership with parents . . . it’s like a family here. Once your child is in, they will always have a spot in our programs.”

Hunt said the eight staff members are busy. In fact, she just hired three new employees, one early childhood edu-cator and two assistants.

Hunt said there is always a demand for child care, but right now there is a huge demand for “under three” care. There is currently a wait list for this much-desired pro-gram.

For more information about these programs, or to reg-ister, call Hunt at 250-485-8969. You can also visit www.childcareprograms.ca.


Child care manager Tracy Hunt interacts with a couple of toddlers at the infant/toddler centre at Tuc-el-Nuit Elementary School.


All for MSVolunteers Brian Neufield (left) and Jim Gray (middle) cook up a storm during a barbecue fundraiser for MS (multiple sclerosis) at Buy-Low Foods on April 7.


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A charitable offerFrom left, Shona Birnie, Naomi Garrish, and Jamie Dochuk from Shopper’s Drug Mart give Jim Ouellette from the Oliver food bank a cheque for $265, proceeds from the recent International Women’s Day event at the store.

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An evening in Central AmericaThis is the topic of Michael Newman’s free presentation at Medici’s Gelateria on Friday, April 13 at 7 pm. Come learn about some of the poorest communities on the continent and hear about work that World Neighbours Canada has done to produce significant and sustainable changes in people’s lives. Hear about a region that has the highest murder rate in the world. Here, a woman prepares food in her kitchen.

Saturday, May 26th

The Boom Booms - $25 per ticket

Saturday, June 23rd

Acres of Lions - $25 per ticket

Saturday, July 28th

Redeye Empire - $35 per ticket

Saturday, August 25th Said the Whale - $40 per ticket

Tickets available from Tinhorn Creek attinhorn.com, Facebook, or 250.498.3743

Concert Series2012

Season Passes available until

May 13. Does not include Sloan

SLOAN - GRAND FINALE Presented by the Georgia StraightSaturday, September 8th

$60 per ticket

Thanks to our sponsors!Ann & Erin Hayes - Royal LePage South Country Realty, K&K Construction, Nu Beginnings, Savour Magazine,

Westminster Party Rentals

COMMUNITY NEWSNEWS


COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDSCHRONICLE DEADLINES

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

Email: [email protected]

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

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

for 32 words and under. 20¢ each additional word.

Business display advertising rates on application.PHONE 250.498.4416 or 250.498.3711

Fax: 250.498.3966. Email: [email protected] mail your advertisement to:

OLIVER CHRONICLE, P.O. Box 880, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0or drop in to our Main Street office (next door to the Oliver Theatre),

or drop in our door letter slot.CHRONICLE OFFICE HOURS:

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

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

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

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

Advertisements must comply with the British Columbia Human Rights Act, which prohibits any advertising that discriminates against any person because of his/her race, religion, sex, colour, nationality, ancestry or place of origin or because his/her age is between 44 and 65 years unless the condition is justified by a bona fide require-ment for the work involved.

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

NEWS COPY: 10:00 a.m. Mondays

NOTICE OF WAREHOUSE LIEN

Malmberg/Weinrich-Land-lords of Property at #338 Co-op Ave. gives notice, in accordance with the Ware-house Lien Act. Description of goods: Books and assorted household items. Name of Person liable as debtor: Janet Lynn Ruth-erford. These Items will be sold by private sale or otherwise disposed of at #338 Co-op Ave. following 14 days after this advertisement. 41c2

ARTISAN MARKET AT MEDICI’S GELATERIA &

COFFEE HOUSE.A Saturday market for true artisans is starting soon on the grounds at Medici’s. Please contact us to express your interest if you are a cre-ator of hand-crafted original works. We have limited space, so don’t wait. Come and see us at Medici’s at 522 Fairview Rd. or phone 250-498-2228. 40c3

NEW DANCE STUDIO!!The Dance Studio is open-

ing its doors in Oliver!!!! Offering over 30 dance and

yoga classes a week for ages baby to senior. Regis-ter for Spring sessions, April

14 & 15 at 6237 Main St. (downstairs) from 11-6. For additional info call Leah at

250-408-8135 or email :[email protected]. 41p2

GOOD SHEPHERD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Parents interested in enroll-ing their child for 2012

school year in K-7, and F/T Kindergarten

Call 250-495-3549 (school), 250-495-5077 (home), or email: gscsadmin@gmail.

com 37ctf

OSOYOOS SOROPTIMIST FASHION SHOW AND

BREAKFASTApril 14. 9:00 am - 12:00

Osoyoos Golf and Country Club. Tickets $20 avail. at Beyond Bliss in Oliver or

Imperial Books in Osoyoos. 42c1

1996 MITSUBISHI 3000GT 5 speed, FWD, A/C, P/W, P/L, Aux. input, Infinity sound system, K&N cold air intake, 157,000 miles, new clutch, new battery, new tires, engine runs great, leather seats. $5,000 OBO. Call Kyle 250-488-1887. 29ftf

EMPLOYMENT

BEST WESTERN PLUS SUNRISE INN Osoyoos, BC. Now Hiring. Front Desk Agent/Housekeepers. Ex-perience preferred, good attitude, reliability required. Starting wages $12.50 per hour. 40 hours per week. Please email resume [email protected] or [email protected] or fax 250-495-4001. Call 604-760-1527. 38c10

MAPLE LEAF MOTEL and RV PARK requires house-keepers. Apply in person with resume. Call 250-498-3584. 41c2

LITTLE QUAIL RIDGE OR-CHARD needs 1 F/T sea-sonal farm worker. June 15 to end of Sept., 2012. $10.25 hr. Oliver area. Call 250-485-0146 or 306-261-1515. 40p4

K. DHILLON ORCHARDS needs 1 F/T seasonal farm worker. June 15 to the end of Sept., 2012. $10.25 hr. Ol-iver area. Call 250-485-0288 or 250-498-1836. 40p4

KHOSA FARM needs two F/T farm workers from June 1 to Nov. 1, 2012. Farm locat-ed at 1782 Hwy 3, Cawston, BC. Pay is $10.25 hr. Gen-eral farm labour work. Call 250-499-9185. 41mc2

MONTY’S ORCHARDS OL-IVER needs 2 F/T seasonal farm workers. Experience is an asset. From June 1 to Nov. 3, 2012. $10.25 hr. Call Gary 250-498-7709. 41p2

F/T & P/T seasonal help req. by local fruit stand. Must be reliable, responsible and a self starter. Training provid-ed. Fax resume to 250-495-6174. 41p3

TRUSS WORKER, experi-ence preferred: accuracy, energy and good back count. Call 250-498-0064. 42c2

OLIVER PARKS AND RECREATION SOCIETY

INTERNAL POSTING Seasonal Labourer Position. Oliver Parks and Recreation Society is accepting ap-plications for two seasonal labourer positions May through to August. 1) The seasonal Labourer position is a CUPE union position, working a 32 hour work week with the possibil-ity of shift-work and week-ends May - August. 2) The Casual Labourer po-sition will be 24 hours per week, including working weekends and shift-work from June - August.Preference will be given to those candidates with ex-perience in gardening and lawn maintenance and jani-torial experience. The suc-cessful incumbents must possess a BC class 5 driv-er’s license. Please submit your resume by Wednesday April 25, 2012 to the atten-tion of:Mr. Bob Grant, Manager of Recreation. 42c2

HELP WANTED. Do you love people and gardening?Have some knowledge of plants? We’re looking for part time help at our Garden Centre. Call 250-485-2517. 42c1

GOLD STAR FRUIT COM-PANY needs 13 F/T sea-sonal workers. June 29 until Sept. 15, 2012. $10.25 hr. Oliver area. Call 250-498-9777. 41v3

HOUSEKEEPERS. Sea-sonal part-time for Pine Bluff Motel. Experience an asset but not required. Season completion bonus. Call 250-498-3377 or drop off resume and references. 42mc2

FOR SALE

WATKINS NEW PRODUCT LINE FOR 2012. Too many to list. Call Inez & Ken 250-498-4450.

42v16

EMERALD CEDER EDGING

Buy direct from grower.6 ft. tall - 10 for $240

Planting and delivery avail.Call BUDGET NURSERIES

250-498-2189. 36vtf

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

CHERRY HYDRO COOL-ER, 2 compressors 7.5 hp & 5 hp, stainless steel tank, 40-50 boxes per hour. Good condition. $50,000 OBO Call Gary 250-498-9696. 39v4

HEIRLOOM AND CHERRY TOMATO transplants. Cher-okee Purple, Orange Rus-sian, Plum Lemon, Green Zebra. Over 80 varieties. Call early for best selection. 250-485-0157 [email protected] 42mc1

COLEMAN ROADTRIP LXE portable propane BBQ. Great for cottage or camp-ing - two primary burners - 20,000 BTUs. 285 sq. in total cooking surface - open flame cooking. Comes with easy-carry travel cart - elec-tronic ignition - removable grease tray, lockable lid. In-cludes optional full griddle (accessory) approx $60 ex-tra. Seldom used...nearly new...original cost with all the bells and whistles $300 + taxes...now $175. Call 250-498-2075. 42p1

NOTICES

EMPLOYMENT

NOTICES

EMPLOYMENTAUTOS FOR SALE

CROSSWORDS

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

EmploymEnt opportunity

We are looking for a Vineyard Foreman for a full-time salary position. This position encompasses all aspects of vineyard work, including day to day operations and supervision.

•Priorvineyardexperience •Formalviticulturaltraining •Highdegreeoforganizationalskillsandattentiontodetail •Excellentverbal&writtenskills •Workinateamenvironment •ValidBCdriverslicense

Requirements of the position:

Interested? Send your resume by April 20th to [email protected] or fax to: F:250-498-3228TinhornCreekVineyards,Attn:HumanResources ***No phone calls please ***Successful applicants will be notified for a interview.

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

EmploymEnt opportunity

We are looking for an Assistant Groundskeeper for a part-time hourly position. This position encompasses all aspects of maintaining an ornamental landscape.

•Attentiontodetail •Flexibilityinscheduleandjobstoperform •Knowledgeofannuals,perennials,treesandshrubs •Willingnesstolearn •Workinateamenvironment

Requirements of the position:

Interested? Send your resume by April 20th to [email protected] or fax to: F:250-498-3228TinhornCreekVineyards,Attn:HumanResources ***No phone calls please ***Successful applicants will be notified for a interview.

Is Your Castle

Your Home...


COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDSFOR SALE

MOVING SALE - Tools, an-tique furniture, shelves, gar-den supplies, area carpets, mic rowaves ,househo ld goods and much more. Call 250-485-4176. 41p2

2 POTTERY KILNS. Large and small. Call 250-498-2832. 40p3

HONEY PINE pedestal kitchen table/chairs $85. Colour glass lamps, paint-ings, dish set, utensils, end tables, tools and ornaments. Call 250-535-3344. 42p1

FREE

FREE - Cats to good homes. Call John 250-498-4574. 41f2

FREE - 2 male Llamas. Call John 250-498-4574. 41f2

FREE ITEMS are listed in the Oliver Chronicle at no charge. 42f1

EMERALD CEDER EDGING

Buy direct from grower.6 ft. tall - 10 for $240

Planting and delivery avail.Call BUDGET NURSERIES

250-498-2189. 36vtf

MANUFACTURED HOMES

THOUSANDS IN OPTIONS FREE!!

Canada’s largest builder, SRI Homes, are offering unbeliev-able discounts. Call or visit Lake Country Modular Homes Inc,. conve-niently located next to SRI’s Winfield factory. Custom de-signs, factory tours, expert advice & service. Call Alan or Robert toll free at

1-866-766-2214 www.LCMhomes.com

40ctf

SINGLE WIDE MOBILE HOME with porch and stor-age. Green Acres Park. 55+. Pad rent $425. Asking $20,000. Call 250-498-4203. 42mc2

LANDSCAPE

LOST - Black and white fe-male Pomeranian. Mar. 22 near Gala St. (103 Ave.) SADLY MISSED, please call 250-498-6990. 42p1

REAL ESTATE

2 ACRES VERY PRIVATE. 5 bdrm., 2.5 bath upgraded by-level with private in-law suite. Close to amenities. Details at comfree.com ID# 242657 or call 250-498-0650. 40mc4

SINGLE WIDE MOBILE HOME with porch and stor-age. Green Acres Park. 55+. Pad rent $425. Asking $20,000. Call 250-498-4203. 42mc2

RENTALS

FOR RENT APRIL 15. Oliver basement suite, new home, 2 bedrooms, very bright. Washer/dryer/fridge/stove. Mature person or couple only please, half utilities. Call 250-498-7280. $750 per month. 41c2

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

CASA RIO - 2 bed, 2 bath. $875 & $975. Adult orient-ed.3 BDRM, 2 bath, 1/2 duplex (105 St.) 1 gar. 5 appl, yard. $975 mth.

250-487-8873 Karen [email protected] 38ctf

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATE-LY. Two bedroom mobile home with new flooring, window coverings and fresh paint. Includes a large stor-age addition and parking area. In quiet, adult area with long-term renters just south of town, lawns, big shade trees and park gazebo. Ref-erences required. $600 per month 55+, no pets. Call 250-485-0031. 39p4

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATE-LY. One bedroom cottage in quiet adult area with long term renters. Just south of town. Lawns, big shade trees, storage area, paved parking. 55+, no pets. Ref. required. $450 per month. Call 250-485-0031 after 6:00 pm. 39p4

AVAILABLEIMMEDIATELY.

One bedroom cottage in quiet, adult area with long-term renters just south of town - lawns, big shade trees, storage area, paved parking and park gazebo - References required - $410 per month 55+, no pets. Call 250-485-0031 after 6:00 pm. 39p4

2 BDRM BASEMENT suite. $750 mth. utilities included. Near Tim Hortons. Call 250-498-0539. 39p4

ONE ROOM-MATE wanted. $325 plus 1 hour house cleaning per day. Includes bd and access to full fur-nished house, laundry, A/C. Located off Secrest Rd. 6 km. North of Oliver. Call 250-485-3912 or email: [email protected] 39p4

LARGE 2 BEDROOM SUITE. Ground level, S/F/W/D. $750 plus utilities. Call 250-485-2548. 40p3

3 BDRM HOUSE. 1.5 bath, private lot. Avail April 15. $1000 mth. plus util. Locat-ed on Road #20.Call 250-535-1040 or 250-498-7757. 41v2

ONE BDRM apartment. Good location in town. N/P, $500 mth. Ref. req. Call 250-498-4332. 41mc2

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Oliver WorkZone Office Closing Out Sale

April 17th, 9:00 am - 4:00 pmEVERYTHING MUST GO!

Cash & Carry!

RELIEF CUSTODIANS:School District No. 53 (Okanagan Similkameen) invites applications for relief custodians to start immediately. Rate of pay is $19.06 hourly. Applicants must have Custodial Worker Certificate or equivalent, and completion of grade 10.

Visit our website at www.sd53.bc.ca/employment for job description, application guidelines and further information.

Closing date for applications is noon, April 17, 2012.

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AnnouncementsBC ARTS AND CULTURE WEEK is coming! Celebrate the arts by attending the great events that are being presented in your community from April 22-28. www.bcartsweek.org.

Auto FinAncingWANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in April, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-593-6095.

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employment opportunities

CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete finishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; [email protected]. Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780-444-7103.SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, benefits, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: [email protected]. Heavy Equipment Technicians and Maintenance personnel for expanding pipeline company in Olds, Alberta for work in shop and jobsites throughout Western Canada. Fax resume to 403-556-7582 or email: [email protected].

employment opportunities

JACOBS FIELD Services Ltd. (Maintenance) is looking for a General Foreman with oilfield experience for a Northern BC site. Person will live in Dawson Creek or Fort St. John. Send resume to: [email protected]. Fax 780-485-6722.

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COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS

OBITUARIES

RENTALS SERVICESRENTALSRENTALSRENTALS RENTALS

SENIOR LOOKING for a 2 bdrm house. Want electric heat. Have references. No pets. No parties. Call 250-498-3545. 45p3

RESIDENTIAL EVICTION SERVICES-

Terminal Bailiffs, Call 250-493-2618.

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4 BDRM HOUSE - North of town. $1,200 mth. includes utilities. Call 250-809-1975. Avail. now. 42p2

ROYAL LEPAGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

1) Large family home with full basement and secure, pri-vate, fenced yard. Close to Southwind Crossing Shop-ping Mall. $1100 plus utilities. N/S. Good sized one bed-room home $675 plus utilities on the same property. May be rented separately or negotiate to rent both.

2) Fully renovated 2 bedroom home in a private quiet or-chard setting. Preference giv-en to long-term renters. Rents negotiable. $900 plus utilities. N/S.

3) Small 2 bedroom home, renovated and ready to move in. $750 month plus utilities.

For more information please call Nita Neufield at Royal LePage South Country Prop-erty Management.

250-498-6222. 42ctf

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. 1 BDRM HOUSE for rent. Walking distance to down-town and mall. Avail. now. $600 mth plus utilities. Call 250-498-6953. 40p3

3 BDRM HOUSE in rural area. N/P. Nice and clean in and out. Central Air. Ref. re-quires. Call 250-498-4711 or 250-689-2500. 41v2

A FRAME. A/C top and bot-tom. Overlooks green area. 6 km N of Oliver. $750 mth. includes utilities. 36’ 5th Wheel. Furnished. A/C. $750 mth. includes util-ities. Damage dep and ref required. Pets considered. Call 250-495-2872 cell 250-689-5045. 42v2

INDEPENDENT, NEWLY RENOVATED. 2 bdrm house with a big yard. On Hwy, close to town. Four ap-pliances. Available May 1. $900 mth plus utilities. $800 mth for long term. Call 250-498-6763. 42p4

ONE BDRM CABIN. 6 km N of Oliver. Overlooks green area. Access to OK River. Fully furnished. A/C. One at $600 per mth. and one at $630 per mth. Includes utilities. Dam. dep & ref. required. Pets considered. Call 250-495-2872 or cell 250-689-5045. 42v2

2 BDRM BASEMENT - New home, ground level and spacious. Private yard & parking in cul-de-sac. Oliver. $850 mth. Call for more info. 250-498-2216. 41p2

SERVICES

ARGON ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Residential - CommercialElectric Heating

DEAN MALMBERG250-498-4506

Contractor # 434749336 348 Ave. Unit A

www.argonelectrical.ca ctf

PET SITTING Available at my home.References available.

Call 250-689-8085. 29ftf

HUTTON’S INTERIOR DECORATING & PAINTING SERVICES

Now offers Spring Cleaning

Year RoundPhone 250-498-6428 Cell 250-498-7430.

37v8

MARY KAY - SKIN CAREFinally, skin care that’s made

for you. Call Margaret Ogilvie

250-498-4020. 29p26

HANDYMAN FOR HIRE5 years plumbing

experience. Great rates.

Call Bogdan anytime 250-485-8675.

38p6

JULIE’S UPHOLSTERYCALL JULIE FOR FREE Estimates 250-495-2753.Household and outdoor

furniture. Car, truck and boat interiors. Boat tops, quad and

bike seats. Like Julie’s Upholstery on

Facebook. 29v25

In loving memory

Alberte Décarie “Babette” Bourassa

Oct. 18, 1920 - March 16, 2012

Alberte Bourassa passed away peacefully at McKinney Place, Oliver, British Colum-bia on Friday, March 16, 2012.

Born in Montréal in 1920, Babette spent her adult life as a translator, medical writer and editor. After retirement she wrote two books, “Romance of the Past,” Stafford Publishing, and “Food and Drink in History.”

She studied botanics, was an artist and also studied paint-ing at L’École des beaux Arts, in Montréal. Babette travelled extensively in BC and the Western United States. Predeceased by Charles Adanti Kayem. Lovingly remembered by son, André Bourassa and daughter, Louise Bourassa MacGarvie; grandchildren, Noah, Noemi and Rumi; great-grandchild, So-leil Clinansmith and sister, Carmel Watson. Predeceased by brother, Pierre and sister, Jeanne Décarie.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2012, in the Chapel of Graham Funeral Home, 5920 Kootenay Street (99th St), at 1 o’clock. Donations gratefully appreciated to McKinney Place, Box 760, Oliver, B.C. V0H 1T0.

Born in Montréal in 1920, Babette spent her adult life as

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Your messages of condolence, sharing your fond memories of Babette may be sent to: www.grahamfh.com

Arrangements entrusted to

Graham Funeral Hom

(250) 498-38335920 Kootenay Street (99th St.), Oliver

Kaleden2100 Sq’. * 3 bedroom * 3 baths * Half acre lot

Quality built home with recent $100,000 renovations, including new roof, high effi ciency heat pump/air condi-tioning system. Professionally landscaped, fenced yard , underground irrigation. Ground level large one bedroom suite fully self contained. Comfortable private living area with deluxe covered patio and feature fountain and pond. Well-cared for home and property representing excellent value in today’s market.

Ph. Garry Gratton: 250 809 7293MLS 135489 - Coldwell Banker

HOUSE FOR SALEHOUSE FOR SALE

OBITUARY

To donate In Memory or In Honour:online: www.cancer.caor mail to: PO Box 1872, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0

Let’s Make Cancer History

Please include: Your name & address for a receipt, the name of the person being remembered, and the name & address to send a card to.

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

In loving memory

Iris Elizabeth Reim

Aug. 1, 1916 - April 1, 2012

REIM, Iris Elizabeth, (nee McMaster). Iris was born in Toronto, ON, on Aug. 1, 1916. Iris passed into the arms of her Lord on Sunday, April 1, 2012, to join her lifelong partner Neil Reim (1914-1997).

Iris is survived by her brother, Harry McMaster, Dryden, ON, and her sister, Margaret, Toronto, ON, as well as several nieces, and nephews on Neil’s side of the family.

Iris and Neil lived for many years in Northern BC where she taught elementary school in McBride and Prince George. The Reims fi nally settled in retirement to Country Pines near Oliver where they made many friends in the Seventh Day Adventist Church. After Neil’s death, Iris moved to Penticton, continuing her close association with her church and latterly entered full-time care at The Village at Smith Creek nursing home in Westbank, BC. A memorial service will be held at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 748 Similkameen Ave., Oliver on Tuesday, April 17 at 1:00 p.m.. Flowers are not necessary; donations only to your favourite charity or the church will be welcomed.

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

Arrangements entrusted toNunes-Pottinger Funeral Service

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

On Saturday, March 31, 2012, Mrs. Tincie (Ileta) Simons of Oliver passed

away peacefully at the McKinney Place Extended Care Unit at the age of 92 years.

She is survived by granddaughter, Marie Jenner; great-grandchildren, Sheri, Christine and Michael; great-great grandchildren, Taylor, Hailey and Robert; nephews and nieces, Paul Goetjen, Bruce Goetjen, Kathy White, Jody Beesley, extended family and friends.

She cleared land in Horsefl y with husband, Jim Jenner, and raised one son, Melvin. Ileta and Jim also lived at Soda Creek, and after Jim’s passing, she made her living growing vegetables. She later married Harvey Simons and moved to Oliver.

Ileta loved the outdoors, gardening and square dancing. She was also a member of the square dance club in Oliver.

A graveside service was held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at the Oliver Municipal Cemetery.

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

In loving memory

Tincie (Ileta) Simons1919 - 2012

Arrangements entrusted toNunes-Pottinger Funeral Service

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


COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS

MAC HELP Over 30 years Apple ex-

perience, training, repairs, sales, Mac, iPad, iPhone,

AppleTV, House calls. 7 days/wk.

Call 250-498-6515 or email

[email protected] 39f8

GREEN AS GRASS LAWN MAINTENANCE

Lawn maintenanceFertilizing

Small pruning jobsHedge trimming.

Phone 250-498-6741. 40p20

HANDYMAN 4 HIRE15 years experience,

licensed, insured, honest, and reliable prompt service.

Carpentry, stucco, flooring and painting. Call 250-499-9897 or

250-770-8619 Jamescontracting@

yahoo.comwww.Job4James.com

41p4

SERVICES SERVICES YARD SALES

*Call for details

HEAT • COOL • CLEAN

RECEIVE UP TO $1,600* with LiveSmartBC Grants

COMPLIMENTARY IN-HOME CONSULTATION*

CLEAN

ACTIONPlumbing and Heating Inc.Prompt, Professional Service

1-250-485-0091SERVING THE OKANAGAN & SIMILKAMEEN

Will be set up inOliver atField’s

NEXT WEEKFRI. & SAT.,

APR 2Oth & 21st

Stop by the truck and join our email list to get tastySEAFOOD RECIPES and a

FREE BONUS every $100

70 peeled Tiger Prawns

$20!2/35!3/50!

NEW LOCATIONNEW LOCATION

CAM’S PAINTING &DECORATING

30 years experience.Call 250-498-4020.

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DON’S CARPET CLEANING BUSINESS.

All work guaranteed.Call 250-498-8310.

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ELECTROLYSIS BY MARG Get rid of unwanted hair per-manently and safely with just a few treatments. Call 250-495-2782. 34mctf

WANTED - a local contact to help me get in touch with Mexicans working in Oliver. We have clothing to donate to them. Call Consuelo 250-498-4574. 41f2

1-866-463-6652 • nlc.bc.ca

We have opportunities in administration and faculty available throughout the northeast region on our five campuses.

• Campus Administrator• Health Care Instructor• Human Anatomy and Physiology Instructor• Industrial Instrumentation Instructor –

2 positions

Visit nlc.bc.ca to view job posting details and to apply online.

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On Saturday, April 14th

DOORS OPEN AT 8 AM

Oliver Legion

Annual Flea Market

Your junk is someone elses treasure

Bake Table . Soup and Sandwiches

All donations and volunteersgreatfully appreciated

For pick up of donations contact Red at 250.498.6913or the Legion at 250.498.3868

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OSOYOOS YARD SALE.Thurs. April 12 - 1-5 pm, Fri. April 13 - 8-3 pm, Sat. April 14 - 8-2 pm. Furniture, tools, fishing, household, band-saw, drill press, Dewalt saw. 22 Quail Place, Osoyoos. 42v1

RE/MAX Wine Capital Realty May 26, 2012

YARD SALE FOR THE CURE!

9:00 am - 3:00 pmTons of great finds!Please drop off all

donations on May 25. 39c10

ATTENTION ALL GARDENERS!

RIVERSIDE GARDEN CENTRE

is hosting a FREE “Swap & Shop” Wed. April 18. From

10 am till 2 pm.If you have too many bulbs, plants etc that are spreading and taking over or you are tired of the same old peren-nials or bushes, bring them to the swap and exchange or sell them. For info call

250-408-9500. 42c1

YARD SALE. 8923 Walnut Road (off Sawmill) Saturday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Window A/C unit, life jackets, misc items. NO EARLY BIRDS please. 42f1

KIWANIS MARKET

34782-91 Street (Sawmill Road) Check us out.

We accept clean, service-able items.

Please no clothing. Call 250-485-0242 or 250-498-0176. Drop-off times:

9 am to noon on Wednes-days and

9 am to noon on Fridays. Open for sales:

8:30 am to 12:30 pm Saturdays.

Please leave a message and you will be answered.

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YARD SALES

WANTED

Opposites attract:Ever wanted to be a genius? Then, next

time red wine spills on the carpet, remove it with white wine.

Sticky dresser drawers:They will slide easily again if you rub

candle wax or soap on the runner of the side that seems to be sticking.

Eliminating a knot:If a necklace chain is knotted, put a drop

or two of salad oil on a piece of waxed paper, lay the knot in the oil and undo it by using 2 straight pins.

Removing heel marks:Wipe the spots with ker-

osene or turpentine.Or, try an ordinary pen-

cil eraser.A good cleaning agent:

For varnished fl oors or woodwork of any kind, rub with cold tea.

Mending a leaking vase:Coat the inside with a thick layer of paraffin and allow it to harden. The paraffin will last indefinitely and the vase will not leak.

Glass table tops:Rub in a little lemon juice. Dry with paper towels and shine with newspaper for a spar-kling table. Toothpaste will remove small scratches from glass.

-From Mary Ellen’s best of helpful hints

Helpful household tips

B16 Oliver Chronicle Wednesday, April 11, 2012 SPORTS


The karate kidsThe Oliver Kyokushin Karate Club is gearing up for its tournament on April 21 at the Oliver Community Centre. Shown here are students and participants standing outside Interior Savings Credit Union, which has sponsored a portion of the tournament. At right are Kyokushin club leader Mike Riplinger and Interior Savings branch manager Gina Chapman.

Wine Capital race is onIf you like running and wine, don’t miss

the Wine Capital of Canada 10K race in Oli-ver on Sunday, April 15.

The race gets underway at 10 a.m. on the hike and bike path adjacent to the Kinsmen water park/playground on Fairview Road.

The race heads south, crosses a foot bridge and heads back north along the gravel pathway, ending at the community centre.

Members of the Link Crew from South-

ern Okanagan Secondary School will be volunteering by running the aid and food stations.

This race series is being hosted by the Interior Running Association, whose goal is to promote running and fitness.

Prizes will be awarded, and the top three finishers will win wine.

For more information, contact Tracy Harrington at 250-498-4931.


Members of SOSS Link Crew will be volunteering to help out during the 10K race this Sunday.

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Sundays 10:30 AM - 1:30 PMSunday Brunch

Sunday Evenings 5 PM - 8 PMPrime Rib Buffet

Sunday Features:

Reservations are encouraged and suggestedCall us at 250 498 2880 ext 2 (PUBLIC WELCOME)

Coming soon - all you can eat daily lunch buffets!Check out our

Classified Section

BARGAINS! BARGAINS!

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