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Council deferscontroversial bylaw decision

A spokesman for one of the developers on 87th Street says the landowner had every legal right to clear his prop-erty to achieve what the Town ultimately wanted – resi-dential development.

At the May 9 public hearing on the proposed re-enact-ment of Oliver’s environmental and riparian development permit areas, agent Brad Elenko said landowner Robin Agur had “protection” from the province to do what he did. Elenko noted that Agur’s subdivision application gave the developer one-year protection against any restrictive bylaw adopted by the municipality.

Elenko said Agur did not use any loopholes or bylaw transition period to clear the land, noting the work was “coincidental” to the Town’s re-enactment of Bylaw 1272. The agent said the land was cleared to prepare it for resi-dential development as the zoning allows.

Municipal Manager Tom Szalay said the subdivision ap-plication for the northern properties was submitted on the afternoon of Monday, July 12, 2010. Bylaw 1272 was read a third time and adopted later that same evening.

The original bylaw was sought to protect environmen-tally sensitive areas in Oliver and establish rules for future development in these areas. The three parcels in ques-tion on 87th Street were included in the bylaw’s mapping schedule. But due to procedural concerns (and a court challenge), the bylaw was quashed and Council proceeded to re-enact it. During this transition, the 87th Street prop-erties were cleared of trees and grassland, which were considered wildlife habitat.

At the May 9 public hearing, development services staff recommended that the three properties on 87th Street be removed from the mapping because they no longer have any environmental values to protect.

“Whatever habitat was there has been destroyed, so what is left to protect?” asked Szalay.

Environmental planner Anna McIndoe confi rmed this, saying a lot of the ecological values on those properties were destroyed.

In correspondence about the proposed new bylaw, Oli-ver resident Donna Heard said she strongly opposed ex-cluding the 87th Street properties from the maps. “My opinion is that the developers should have to restore at least part of what they destroyed.”

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Naturalist Marianne Hutterli said she was choked to see another wet-land destroyed and more species at risk.

Resident Ernest Doebeli said excluding the properties in question would render the bylaw toothless. He also said there should be an investigation to determine if there were any violations to the water act during the land clearing.

Director of Development Services Stephanie Johnson said environmen-tal offi cials are investigating the matter.

Professional engineer Paul Doyle said he’s very displeased to see the three lots excluded from the proposed bylaw.

“This is unacceptable and sends the wrong message to all those who might think they can get away with this kind of behaviour.”

Dr. Gaylord Skip King from Oliver said retaining the current designation of these lands would allow Council maximum control over future develop-ment.

“These developers should not be rewarded for having, in Councillor Bennest’s words, “massacred the land.”

But resident Brian Wensley said the bylaw could render all land in the Town unusable for development. He questioned whether any new devel-opment could meet all the onerous requirements in the proposed bylaw.

The local realtor claimed the bylaw would spell the loss of private land-owners’ rights.

“There’s no need to put handcuffs on the very people who build this community,” Wensley said.

But Johnson said the bylaw does not say “no” to developers, nor does it sterilize development; it provides guidelines for landowners to work in harmony with the environment to mitigate the impacts.

It was asked if any destroyed habitat could be restored after a property was cleared. Johnson said the Town could make habitat restoration a con-dition of a rezoning application.

Resident Bill Ross challenged the proposed bylaw on several fronts. “If this is so dear to Council, why is there no land owned by the Town

within these environmentally sensitive areas? Do you not have to abide by these rules?

Szalay said these sensitive pockets of land identifi ed in the bylaw are based on habitat areas, not on ownership.

Councillor Jack Bennest said it would have been nice to work with the landowners on the environmental issues, but that was disregarded by the developers when they cleared the land.

But Councillor Michael Newman moved to accept the bylaw as amended (to exclude the properties) and give it third reading. He noted if the Town does not want to sterilize development, it shouldn’t be obstructing it with this type of legislation.

“What the owners did was within the law at the time, and we are under the rule of law. We don’t need another roadblock.”

But Bennest fi red back, saying if the Town keeps giving up, it might as well take all the “green” off its maps.

“I think Council should retain as much authority (as possible) to ap-prove developments intelligently and to have some sway with the own-ers.”

In rebuttal, Newman fi red his own cannon: “Provincial judges don’t like to see constructive interference with developers, which is what we are doing.”

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One sent to hospitalBC Ambulance paramedics prepare to transfer a young Langley woman to the hospital after a recent two-vehicle collision on 97 Street and 362nd Avenue. A vehicle the woman was in rear-ended a pickup truck. No serious injuries were reported.

Car collides with truck

A big “bang” was heard outside the Chronicle offi ce on May 10, when a car rear-ended a pickup truck near the intersection of 97 Street and 362 Avenue.

The two occupants in the car and the pickup truck driver escaped serious injury. However, as a precaution, paramedics placed a neck mobilization device on the fe-male passenger of the car. The passenger from Langley was saved from serious head injuries due to the airbag deploying on impact.

The front of the car sustained signifi cant damage. It was reported that the truck had stopped for a pedestri-an on a crosswalk, and the car suddenly collided into the back of the truck.

Oliver RCMP get their man

An Oliver man was the subject of a province-wide warrant recently.

Bela Bokor, 58, was wanted for failing to appear. The original charges were break and enter and theft under $5,000 in relation to an alleged theft from a shed in Os-oyoos on February 15.

Bokor was recently featured in a Crime Stoppers re-lease, but was located a few days later by local police.

“My guys are pretty quick at picking these warrants up,” said Cpl. Mike Field of the Oliver RCMP.

Bokor was in the news recently for berating Town Council for misspelling his name and deeming his prop-erty as “unsightly.” He also fi led a claim against the Town for damage to his truck when he backed over a stump.

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Mayor Pat Hampson supported Newman in his argu-ment, saying there’s no need to re-include the properties in the bylaw . . . “as long as we have control at the zoning stage.”

A tie vote meant that Newman’s motion failed. Bennest and Councillor Marji Basso voted against the motion, while Councillor Terry Schafer was absent.

Council then held a sudden in-camera session to dis-cuss a legal matter. Members returned a few minutes later to defer the whole issue until the next council meeting.

Hampson said the Town will get legal advice, and staff will bring the bylaw back with recommended changes.

Johnson informed Council that any time you have new information after a public hearing, a new hearing is re-quired.

In the meantime, staff strongly encourages property owners to respect existing environmental features rather than taking on work that would destroy habitat areas.

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The RDOS presented a draft plan on future waste man-agement to a small group of citizens at the Oliver Commu-nity Centre on May 10.

Over the next 10 years the regional district plans to bet-ter manage solid waste and recycling to reduce what goes to the landfi ll.

Not only do offi cials wish to make better use of our land-fi lls, they are working on reducing the need to site new ones. By meeting the demand for more recycling and com-posting, as well as creating new programs for disposal of kitchen scraps, yard waste and hazardous materials, it will help the RDOS achieve its goal.

Mandatory recycling for apartments, condos and com-mercial developments was suggested, as well as improving education on these processes and giving better access to materials that can be recycled or disposed of safely.

Businesses will have better resources and assistance to help them recycle and reduce their waste.

Construction and demolition products are a major issue, and it is proposed that the Okanagan Falls landfi ll be main-tained as a disposal site for this waste, as well as provide recycling opportunities.

Encouraging private and non-profi t sectors to set up re-cycling operations is something to be worked on as well as provide better education to this industry.

Banning recyclable materials from being buried in land-fi lls is on the agenda, as well as consideration of a “codes of practice” for composting facilities and scrap metal dealers to ensure best management practices are followed.

How to have “Bear-Smart” communities will take more educational programs and possibly implementing times for putting out garbage as well as looking at the types of containers being used.

It comes down to education and the RDOS plans on con-tinuing with what is currently being done as well as in-creasing its exposure through social media networks.

To learn more about the draft plan visit the website at www.rdos.bc.ca and fi ll in the feedback form, which will be used to help guide future decisions.

Carol Ann QuibellSpecial to the Chronicle

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Public Works crews had to deal with some flooding from Wolf Cub Creek last week. It didn’t take long for the creek that runs by the Oliver Community Centre to overflow in some areas.

Town deals with minor floodingPublic Works crews had

to deal with some minor flooding in Oliver last week.

Director of Operations Shawn Goodsell said they had some breaches of the banks at Wolf Cub Creek. Crews established a berm of sand in one area (with equipment) and made sand bags and placed them in an-other section.

“We also had our back-hoe clean debris fronting all culverts to insure we kept the creek flowing and nothing backing up,” Good-sell said.

He noted they will keep everything in place for

the next month because of more potential rain and runoff. He pointed out that snow pack is about 145 per cent in our area this year.

Oliver Parks and Rec-reation employees first brought it to the Town’s at-tention because the creek runs right past some of their buildings.

Goodsell said the creek seemed unusually high last week compared to most years. He noted crews have pre-bagged more sand bags in case they are needed in the near future.

In response to the high snow pack warning for the

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Over the next few weeks, water levels and flows in streams and rivers through-out the region are forecast to rise significantly in re-sponse to melting snow packs and/or rain.

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It was legal, but not very pretty

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It’s only fair to give developer Robin Agur an opportunity to set the record straight from his standpoint on the 87th Street controversy.

All the stories up until now have been from the perspective of the Town of Oliver and concerned citizens.

No doubt some readers will scoff at the comments made by Agur’s agent, Brad Elenko, but others may fi nd some insight after reading “the other side of the story.”

Whether you believe the explanations or not doesn’t matter. The land was legally cleared. Was there environmentally sensitive habitat there? Agur says no, but the Town and many residents say yes. It’s so nice to have everyone agree . . . but it will be interesting to hear what the government has to say about it.

It’s a shame that Agur and the other developers didn’t come forward to get input from the Town and local residents before clearing those properties. Sure, they weren’t required to, but it would have demonstrated goodwill and put a feather in devel-opers’ caps.

Despite what the landowners say, their actions did impact the environment by displacing habitat for deer and birds. We can’t say whether this habitat was overly sensitive, but it was habitat all the same. Remember, buildings are like Lego blocks, you can erect them and take them down without much trou-ble. But it’s harder (and takes a lot longer) to restore any habitat that is destroyed.

One compromise already suggested is to require the landowner (at the time of rezoning or building permit stage) to restore any habitat that was im-pacted during work.

What still troubles us on 87th Street is the fact that most if not all the trees, grass and shrubs were cleared. If you’re planning to build in a residential zone, wouldn’t it make sense to leave some of this natural beauty behind for new residents to enjoy? This could have been incorporated into any new landscaping plan for the development? But we’re not developers, so what do we know?

Council has taken fl ack from landowners who claim the proposed new bylaw (1293) is too onerous on them and will sterilize development. Granted, we wouldn’t want anyone telling us what we couldn’t do on our land. But we’d realize the importance of preserving the environment and any habitat im-pacted by our actions.

We all have an obligation to preserve habitat, be-cause once it’s gone, it’s gone for good. One thing is certain, you won’t see any deer grazing in a dust bowl or sitting in the shade of a new residential de-velopment.

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Editor, Oliver Chronicle:

(The following is a letter to MP Alex Atamanenko.) While I offer congratulations on your recent election

win, I have a concern over a statement attributed to you in the May 11 Oliver Chronicle.

It seems you are willing to be “the spokesman for those

in the riding who don’t agree with Mr. Harper.”You have just confi rmed my long-held belief that elected

offi cials really only serve those who help them get elected. My understanding of an MP’s job is to represent all con-stituents equally.

Cal Craik, Oliver

MPs should represent all equally

Letter off the mark, Machial states


Recently I have learned that FortisBC plans to replace our power meters with a wireless meter. The new meters will be able to read the amount of electrical use of all appli-ances and outlets in our home every few minutes through-out the day.

This wireless radiation will pass from the meter through all the walls of the house, through our appliances and also through our body. I am concerned for the long-term effect of this kind of high-level radiation, especially on small chil-dren. How will it affect their small bodies now and in the long-term? Will sleeping in a bedroom next to the meter be a concern?

On the Internet, I have watched health experts in Canada and the US talk about the negative reactions to the human body. These electrical microwaves react with the natural electromagnetic waves of the human body.

Ontario and California have had these “smart meters” for a few years and are planning to remove some or all of

them due to health concerns, and the poor accuracy of the meters.

Many people have had problems with headaches and heart problems.

What will the long-term effects be?According to the experts, Canada’s health standards are

too low and don’t meet their approval. Canada health stan-dards want us to prove that smart meters aren’t harmful. They should really do extensive research to prove to us that the meters are okay for the human body.

I am fearful that we’re going to be the test trial. Fortis has applied this month to the B.C. Utilities Commission to begin a step-rate increase in hydro billing.

Next month they will apply for approval to install the very expensive wireless meters in our homes.

Our home should be our safe place.I object to Fortis being allowed to radiate my home with-

out my permission.Judy Nicholas, Oliver

Beware of wireless meters and effects


John and Lynn Bremmer’s letter to the editor in the May 11 issue of the Oliver Chronicle was completely off the mark.

At no point have I ever stated that I was against the uti-lization of the river channel right-of-way for a future bi-cycle/hiking path as laid out in the Trail Master Plan.

As a matter of fact, I have stated publicly that what we should be doing is extending the hike and bike path all the way to the head of Osoyoos Lake, not just Road 22. The hike and bike path we have in our community is a jewel enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. The extension to the head of the lake would only enhance it.

What I had said, and I stand behind my statement, was that I was opposed to any use of the irrigation canal right-

-of-way which is in extreme proximity to the local proper-ty owners, along its entire length, which consists of mostly farmers.

Having public access to the right-of-way would result in many confl icts between farmers and the public. Farmers need to have the right to farm without being encroached upon by the general public.

To the Bremmers, the story in the Chronicle you allude to clearly states that the discussion was about the irriga-tion canal. So please, before publicly chastising someone through a letter to the editor, make sure you are correct. A simple re-reading of the story or a phone call to myself would have avoided the misinterpretation.

Rick Machial, Oliver


NEWS

“With a single bound, our hero was free,” as writ-ers of pulp fi ction used to say when they saved their hero from some implau-sible but inescapable peril. Barack Obama could now free himself from Afghani-stan with a single bound, if he had the nerve.

The death of Osama bin Laden, founder of al-Qaeda, matters little in practical terms, but Obama could use it as a means of defl at-ing the grossly exagger-ated “terrorist threat” that legitimises the bloated American security establishment. He could also use it to escape from the war in Afghanistan.

If he acted in the next few months, while his success in killing the terrorist-in-chief still makes him politically unassailable on military matters, he could start moving US troops out of Afghanistan, and even begin to cut the Homeland Security Department down to size. His political enemies would accuse him of being “soft on defence,” but right now the accusation would not stick.

The Homeland Security Department’s reason for being is the “terrorist threat.” Drive home the point that bin Laden is dead, and that there has been no terrorist attack in the West at even one-fi ftieth the scale of the 9/11 attacks for the past fi ve years, and its budget becomes very vulner-able.

Obama promised in 2009 that the fi rst of the 30,000 extra US troops he sent to Af-ghanistan in that year will be withdrawn this July. It would be harder to get the re-maining 70,000 American troops and the

50,000 other foreign troops out – but it is now within his reach.

Since it is politically im-possible for a US president to acknowledge military de-feat, for half a century the default method for extract-ing American troops from lost wars has been to “de-clare a victory and leave”. It was pioneered by Henry Kissinger in the Vietnam era, it worked for the junior Bush in Iraq, and Obama could use it to get out of Af-

ghanistan.It just has to look like a victory of sorts

until one or two years after all the Ameri-can troops are gone, so that when the roof falls in it no longer looks like the Ameri-cans’ fault. Kissinger talked about the need for a “decent interval” between the depar-ture of US troops and whatever disasters might ensue in Vietnam, and the concept applies equally to Obama and Afghanistan.

The case for getting Western troops out of Afghanistan now rests on three argu-ments. Firstly, that the Taliban, the Islamist radicals who governed the country until 2001 and are now fi ghting Western troops there, were never America’s enemies. Al-Qaeda (which was almost entirely Arab in those days) abused their hospitality by planning its attacks in Afghanistan, but no Afghan has ever been involved in a terror-ist attack against the West.

Secondly, the Taliban never controlled the minority areas of the country even during their fi ve years in power, so why assume that they will conquer the whole country if Western troops leave? President

Hamid Karzai’s deeply corrupt and widely hated government would certainly fall, but Afghanistan’s future would probably be decided, as usual, by a combination of fi ghting and bargaining between the major ethnic groups.

And thirdly, Western troops will obvi-ously leave eventually. Whether they leave sooner or later, roughly the same events will happen after they go. Those events are unlikely to pose a threat to the security of any Western country – so why not leave now, and spare thousands of lives?

This last argument is of course disputed by the US military, who insist (as soldiers usually do) that victory is attainable if they are only given enough resources and time. But Karzai’s government is beyond sal-vage, and this month’s strikingly successful Taliban attacks in Kandahar city discredit the claim that pro-government forces are “making progress” in “restoring security.”

Western armies have fought dozens of wars in the Third World since the Euro-pean empires began to collapse sixty years ago, and they lost almost every one. The local nationalists (who sometimes calling themselves Marxists or Islamists) cannot beat the foreign armies in open battle, but

they can go on fi ghting longer and take far higher casualties.

Afghanistan fi ts the model. When a del-egation from Central Asia visited a US base in Afghanistan, one of the delegates was a former Soviet general who had fought in Afghanistan during the Soviet occupation in the 1980s. He listened patiently as eager young American offi cers explained how new technology and a new emphasis on “winning hearts and minds” would defeat the insurgency.

Finally his patience snapped. “We tried all that when we were here and it didn’t work then, so why should it work now?” he asked. Answer: it won’t.

Osama bin Laden’s death has given Obama a chance to leave Afghanistan without humiliation. Just wait a couple of months to guard against the improbable contingency of a big terrorist revenge at-tack, and then start bringing the troops home. Once the Taliban are convinced that he is really leaving, they would probably even give him a “decent interval.”

Will this actually happen? Probably not, for in terms of domestic US politics it would be a gamble, and Barack Obama is not a gambler.

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Carol Ann Quibell photosNo time to rest

Rotary Beach was an extremely busy place last Sunday during the Wine Capital of Canada Triathlon. At right, swimmers leave Tuc-el-Nuit Lake after the swim, and at left, athletes prepare for the cycling portion of the race.

Sunday, June 5th, 2011

The Oliver Half IronTriathlon Needs Your Help!

TRIATHLON VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDThere are lots of exciting opportunities to get involved in the Oliver Half Iron Eventas over 1,000 athletes come to Oliver. Over 300 volunteers are needed for the OliverHalf Iron Triathlon. Volunteers are the lifeblood of a successful event.

Some of the volunteer positions available include:• Aid Stations• Bike Check-In• Event Set-Up & Tear Down• Parking• Body Marking• Swim Course• Transition• Security• Kayakers/Canoeists

If you are interested in helping with the event send an email to [email protected] and let us know what you are interested in. As long as volunteer positions need to be filled, we’ll be signing people up.

Thank you in advance,Sarah Dixon, Volunteer Coordinatorwww.oliverhalf.ca250-470-0395

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NEWS

New burrowing owl breeding facilities now open

The new captive breeding facility for burrowing owls is now a reality.

MLA John Slater recently help cut the ribbon to mark the official opening of the facility located on the SORCO property, north of Oliver. Slater was assisted by Bur-rowing Owl Conservation Society of BC president Mike Mackintosh and local direc-tor Jim Wyse.

The opening celebrated the arrival of six burrowing owls, which are the first wave of birds that will be used as breeders, and whose offspring will be released into the wild in future years in a co-ordinated effort to rebuild the natural burrowing owl popu-lation locally.

The new breeding facility is a 6,000 square foot cage, with a central monitor-ing building where biologists can track the progress of the breeding pairs. Within the caged area are seven separate breeding pens that all connect back into the central building by underground tunnels. The Oli-ver facility will be the third active facility in the Society’s program; the other two are located at the BC wildlife park in Kamloops and in Langley.

In the world of endangered species, more and more jurisdictions are moving towards population enhancement through captive breeding and release activities. The Bur-rowing Owl Conservation Society of BC has been active for nearly 20 years and has led the way for this species and has been the principal source of information for other reintroduction programs across the Prai-ries and in the US.

“We are here today to recognize and thank the many volunteers who contrib-uted time and those folks that contributed materials or funding. Without the help of all of these people, this Society could not function and state-of-the art facilities like these pens simply could not have been built,” said Wyse in his opening remarks.

A permanent sign bearing the names of all volunteers and donors was unveiled just before the ribbon cutting.

Prior to the ribbon cutting, Society bi-ologist Lauren Meads gave a very informa-tive presentation of the Society’s complete game plan, starting with the captive breed-ing, the identification and development of suitable grassland release areas, and the re-lease and monitoring programs that occur every spring and summer.

“There were a lot of really good ques-tions asked today,” said Meads, “and that usually indicates the depth of the interest in what we are trying to achieve here.”

Meads has been assigned the job of man-aging the program in the South Okanagan, and has just taken up residence in Oliver.

Undoubtedly, the most popular guest at the ribbon cutting ceremony was “Beaker,” an eight-year-old captive bred burrowing owl, who has been hand-raised by Mackin-tosh. Beaker is one of two birds used by the Society for educational purposes, and they visit up to 5,000 school children every year in BC to create awareness on topics such as the loss of native grasslands, a habitat that the burrowing owl species needs to survive.

The burrowing owl recovery program began in earnest in 1993, when a number of ranchers from the Nicola Valley gener-ously permitted the Society to release cap-

tive bred owls onto their grasslands. Since those early days over 700 artificial burrows have been installed by volunteers through-out the region from Merritt to Kamloops. During the spring of 2010, 23 owls had re-turned to this region, which is a record to date.

“Every year we see small improvements in the birth rates and in the return rates af-ter migration,” Macintosh told the group. “It’s a slow process and a lot of research

still has to be done, but it’s encouraging nevertheless,” he said.

In 2010, the Society began to concentrate new efforts in the Okanagan/Similkameen historical burrowing owl range and the first four pairs of captive bred birds were released at the Elkink ranch.

“This is very exciting when the local ranchers come on board,” said MacKintosh during the ceremony.

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Vanessa McClellan, granddaughter of Doug and Diane Corbishley, pets a local burrowing owl that loves attention.

Burrowing OwlConservation Society of BC

Our Mission...To re-establish self-sustaining populations of these beautiful birds in our province.Help our dreams for an endangered species take flight...

• The Burrowing Owl Conservation Society of BC is part of the national program to protect the burrowing owl, a species that is verymuch threatened in Canada. Since 1990 the Society’s strategy in BC has been based upon the reintroduction of captive bred owls intosuitable native habitat which up to now has been situated in the grasslands of the Nicola Valley stretching north to Kamloops. Thevolunteer-based program is largely experimental and measurable success has been slow to develop, but there are encouraging results andmuch is being learned about these very interesting birds from this exercise that may be applicable to other species-protection projects.• In 2006 it was decided to expand the captive breeding program to the Okanagan valley and with the help of many volunteers a new 6,000square foot breeding facility has been built at the SORCO site north of Oliver. Within the past week a small number of burrowing owlshave arrived at the facility and over the next few years, the captive breeding program will be increased to supply sufficient birds for

controlled releases in the region. • This structure could not have been built without the assistance of many contributors and volunteers andit is the Society’s wish to publicly recognize everyone involved for their generous support. • For more information about the local Oliver Chapter and opportunities to volunteer, please contact Lauren Meads at [email protected]• The Society is an approved charity, and tax receipts will be issued for all contributions over $50.00.

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Little skipperAmy Tite competes in a skipping event during Tuc-el-Nuit’s Hi-Lo track meet last week. Other events included high jump, long jump, and sprints.

Council briefsCouncil supports Oliver Taxi

The Town has sent a letter to the Passen-ger Transportation Branch supporting Oli-ver Taxi in its bid for a permanent licence.

Support was previously deferred until the Town determined if there were any other taxi service applications received by the branch. None were received for the Oli-ver area.

Councillor Michael Newman said two friends who regularly use Oliver Taxi have praised the service.

June 5 race anticipated

Joe Dixon from Outback Events told Council he is gearing up for the half Iron-man triathlon in Oliver on June 5.

Dixon said the race has really taken shape in the last few years, and the athletes feel very welcome here. He noted they will be erecting banners and signage to pro-mote the event.

April permits total $590,000

The total value of building construction in Oliver was $590,000 in April.

Projects included $510,000 for a building at Southwinds Crossing, $50,000 for tenant improvements at Southwinds, and $30,000 for tenant improvement (hair salon) at Oli-ver Place Mall.

The total year-to-date value of construc-tion is $2.5 million. The total value of con-struction in April 2010 was $440,000.

Water leaks sought

In the coming months, the Town will strive to repair inoperative water meters and track down leaks.

Director of Operations Shawn Goodsell reported they will continue to work with

the company Neptune to fi x faulty meters and detect leaks in the system.

Goodsell said staff will visit customers who request help with identifying leak lo-cations or the causes of high consumptions.

Irrigation water for Tuc-el-Nuit school is planned to be supplied by Tuc-el-Nuit well #1 and removed from the Town’s domestic water supply.

Goodsell said they will be providing SOSS with some of the Town’s reclaimed water for irrigating a section of the high school property on the south side.

Staff will place water meter chambers at all town and rural interconnects to differ-entiate the domestic water being used in town compared to the rural area.

Town removes unhealthy tree

Council approved the removal of a po-tentially dangerous tree on 374 Avenue.

Director of Operations Shawn Goodsell said the red cottonwood tree is potentially hazardous because of its unhealthiness. The tree currently shows signs of dead branches, splitting and trunk rot.

“The Town will be doing its due diligence in removing another tree within the Town right-of-ways that could potentially cause accidental injury or property damage to someone or something in its vicinity.”

Goodsell said it will cost $1,065 to remove the tree, which includes stump grinding.

Councillor Jack Bennest made a motion to accept the recommendation, but said the Town should have a policy that states if a tree is cut down, it should be replaced (preferably with three more trees).

Goodsell said there was no plan in the works to replace the cottonwood tree in question.

Bennest said the Town does a good job of cutting trees down, but he’d like to see the same effort in planting new ones.

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Sewer, water and trails dominate gas tax talks

Although trails are nice, having good water and sewer systems are more important in the Town of Oliver and Area C.

That was the general consensus during a Committee of the Whole meeting on May 9.

Councillors and Area C Director Allan Patton discussed which regionally significant projects are priorities when applying for gas tax funding. The RDOS has received $4.2 million to distribute for municipal projects deemed re-gionally significant. The Town of Oliver has identified several projects, including water system upgrading, street light upgrading, water conservation, sewer treatment ex-pansion, and its Trail Master Plan. But the task is paring the list down to the top three projects.

Patton said his big priority is extending sewer service to Gallagher Lake. “I’m dedicating almost all my Area C fund-ing for that.”

Both Patton and Mayor Pat Hampson agreed that pro-

tecting Gallagher Lake’s ground water is crucial, so a sewer system is needed.

“I want sewer and water before we think of trails,” Pat-ton said, noting that developing a trail system is his second priority.

However, establishing a trail parallel to the irrigation canal right-of-way in Oliver is fraught with problems, ac-cording to some officials. Water Councillor Rick Machial said the conflict between the public and farmers (landown-ers) would be “monstrous.” For example, he said trespass-ing and orchard spraying would create problems.

Water Councillor Andre Miller said a couple of farmers are quite irate over the idea.

Councillor Jack Bennest said farmers are asking why the Town is making decisions involving (and affecting) the farming business.

“To design a system that brings conflict with the farm-ing community without consent is fraught with danger,” Bennest said.

Patton said he doesn’t want to encumber farmers doing their work, agreeing with Machial that spraying could pose

a problem.“It would be interesting to see the liability of spraying

children on the way to school,” Patton said.In any case, they should obtain permission from all af-

fected landowners along the trail, he pointed out.But Councillor Michael Newman questioned why they

would need to obtain permission on Town-owned land. He recommended fencing between the pathway and orchards would address the problem.

Patton said he is currently working to obtain permission from four landowners to allow the public unimpeded ac-cess to the Golden Mile trail west of Oliver.

Municipal Manager Tom Szalay commented on the spraying concern, noting that children can be subjected to it while walking down any street in the Oliver area.

Another significant project discussed was Phase 3 of wa-ter twinning, which includes supplying potable water to approximately 50 homes for $2 million. Funding for this project has been turned down twice by the province.


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Former child migrant meets long-lost brother

As a result of former British Prime Min-ister Gordon Brown’s February 2010 for-mal apology to all British child migrants, 84-year-old Marjorie Skidmore from Oliver has returned to England to meet a younger brother for the fi rst time.

Skidmore, a former child migrant, was removed from her mother’s care in Febru-ary 1937 and sent to Canada in September 1937. She had her 11th birthday on the CPR train while crossing Canada. She was sent to the Prince of Wales Fairbridge Farm School near Cowichan Station on Vancou-ver Island.

In February 2010, Brown gave a formal apology to all of Britain’s child migrants sent to the British Colonies between 1619 and the early 1970s. The migration of Brit-ain’s poorer class children continued over a 350-year period in Britain’s history. Canada accepted its fi rst child migrants in the ear-ly 1830s, and the last group was sent out in 1948 to the Fairbridge Farm School.

Skidmore was among the 50 or so for-mer child migrants who were brought to London to be present for Brown’s apology. He told the world that successive UK gov-ernments had over a long period of time supported child migration schemes. They involved children as young as three be-ing transported from Britain to Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa and Zimbabwe. The hope was that those chil-dren, who were aged between three and 14, would have the chance to forge a better life overseas.

But the schemes proved to be misguided. In too many cases, vulnerable children suf-fered unrelenting hardship and their fami-

lies left behind were devastated. They were sent mostly without the consent of their mother or father. They were cruelly lied to and told that they were orphans and that their parents were dead, when in fact they were still alive.

Some were separated from their broth-ers and sisters, never to see one another again.

Names and birthdays were deliberately changed so that it would be impossible for families to reunite. Many parents did not know that their children had been sent out of this country.

Former child migrants say this practice was more of a deportation of innocent young lives.

Brown said they recognize the human cost associated with this shameful episode of history and this failure was a failure of the nation to protect its children.

Afterwards, reporters asked Skidmore what was the best thing about going to Lon-don for the apology. She answered without hesitation: “I get to see my family again.”

Skidmore, 84, has an older sister and an older brother, a younger Canadian sister, plus three younger brothers still living. After the apology she remained in England to visit with four of these siblings and their families – her nieces and nephews. How-ever, she has one brother whom she has never met. He has been living on Cyprus. He was one of two boys born after she was sent to Canada.

As an outcome of the apology, Brown promised to set aside a Family Restoration Fund of £6 million to enable former child migrants to return to their country of birth to visit their families. For Skidmore, it will form part of her circle of healing.


Basso takes the plungeExperienced Town Councillor and edu-

cator Marji Basso made it offi cial last week that she will be a nominee candidate for the New Democratic Party in the Boundary Similkameen riding.

As a resident of Oliver for over 15 years, Basso has been a teacher for School District 53 and a town councillor for the past two consecutive terms while raising her family with her husband, Mo Basso.

“This is an exciting and challenging time for me,” Basso states. “I have the support of my council, family, and many members of the community who believe I have made the right decision.”

Basso has been endorsed by MLA Mi-chelle Mungall from the Nelson-Creston riding, who is chair of the Provincial Wom-en’s Caucus. Basso has also had discus-sions with MLA Katrine Conroy from the West-Kootney Boundary. “I also met with Moe Sihota, president of the BC NDP, who is pleased to see that there is not only in-terest, but commitment to bring change to the South Okanagan in terms of represen-tation.”

Basso said she has also had responses from the general public that represent many facets of the community, and who are ready to roll up their sleeves and make this endeavor successful.

When asked about her reasons to be-come interested in politics at the provin-cial level, Basso said it was not an easy de-cision, but one that made sense. “It came down to several factors. Firstly, I have lived in various areas within the province and personally witnessed the struggles of fami-

lies, seniors, small businesses, the decline of natural resources, and lack of adequate protection for the environment.”

Secondly, she says that the last six years on council has been rewarding but also frustrating. “Too many times I’d be work-ing with various groups or even at the council table, whether it involved social programming, seniors and the disabled, is-sues with improvements on water quality, the agricultural and wine industry, or most recently, the possibility of the closure of schools, and my hands were tied. I’m now seeking the opportunity to have the ability to assist our region at the next level where I can bring change not only to Oliver, but our riding of Boundary-Similkameen, and our province.”

Lastly, Basso states that as a teacher, she has always advocated to not only identify a problem, but to be a willing participant to fi nd creative solutions by working col-laboratively, and thinking outside the box. “This is the biggest life lesson I can teach my students and my own children – to get involved, take risks, and always challenge your personal boundaries – that, to me, is the defi nition of a true learner.”

What’s next for Basso with regards to this nomination? “Signing new members in a short amount of time and fundraising is critical,” she says. “The membership drive will be only a couple of weeks, then my job will be to connect with as many existing members to convince them I am the best NDP candidate.

I believe I have demonstrated my strong work ethic, my ability to work with a vari-ety of organizations, and I possess the drive and stamina it takes to represent this rid-ing at the level it deserves.”

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Battle plans tempered by realism and large gaps in shared knowledge drove a recent conference call between growers and government officials. Representatives from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the Pest Manage-ment Regulatory Agency, BC Ministry of Agriculture and Lands and some scientific consultants shared views and experiences with fruit producers and plotted strategies to deal with Spotted Wing Drosophila.

SWD is a vinegar fruit fly that originated in Asia and subsequently migrated to these shores. It is infesting soft fruit from California to the orchards, vineyards and berry patches of BC and now making inroads in Ontario.

Moreover, word coming out of an entomologist confer-ence in Europe indicates that one-quarter of France’s cher-ries were deemed unmarketable due to SWD, noted Greg Norton who participated in the call.

The results from the two-and-a-half hour call were mixed.

”We learned there are no magic bullets out there,” said Norton, president of the Okana-gan Kootenay Cherry Growers’ Association, whose members were in the forefront of the pest’s invasion in the Okanagan/Similkameen last summer.

“However, from the producer prospective

there is coordination going on and we shared a lot of knowledge on that conference call. There are still some things nobody knows and we have identified some areas for investigation.”

The information has been hard-won and costly: approx-imately one million pounds of harvested Okanagan cher-ries were rejected by the packinghouse this year; most of it came from orchards further north, possibly because there are fewer fruit varieties grown in that area.

Furthermore, the fly-monitoring program established prior to harvest yielded conflicting information about counts, provided inconclusive recommendations about sprays and raised more questions than it answered.

However the program’s data still has to be analyzed and attention will be paid to the anomalies raised such as why some orchard traps showed high fly counts yet no fruit damage; other traps yielded few flies but the treed fruit was infested with larvae; and why recommended spray programs attained only sporadic success.

“We are going to work out a degree-day model for dro-sophila and see whether we can predict its emergence and therefore make better spray recommendations. We are looking at different jurisdictions for different chemistries because we still have problems with minimum-days-to-harvest residues regarding the products available to us now.”

And that is part of the problem. As growers moved to softer sprays, they left harsher chemicals like organo-phosphates and pyrethroids behind.

Unfortunately, he said, “Those are the two families showing the most promise. They are ancient chemistries and using them would be a giant step back for all of us.”

However, a quick ‘green’ fix from science and the cor-porate sector isn’t likely. Scientific formulas and trials re-quire years and deep financial pockets before the PMRA judges a product ready for registration.

The trap monitoring is revealing something trouble-some too. Growers have discovered “ridiculously high” population counts in mulberries, which raises the chilling prospect of backyard mulberry bushes also doing double-duty as SWD nurseries.

And much to everyone’s chagrin, fly counts skyrocketed as the season progressed, peaking in September in lock-step with the various harvests. Capable of producing eight

generations a season, SWD has found the region’s climate conducive—which will compound the over-wintering nightmare.

Warned Norton, “If even a fraction of the population survives, that fraction will be a lot bigger than the one that survived the previous year.”

Over-wintering taught producers the folly of relying on existing SWD literature. It is meagre, largely based on older Japanese translations and in terms of cold-toleration somewhat misleading. Originally thought to succumb to temperatures below minus-two degrees Celsius, North America’s version of SWD is more resilient, if it can find warmer sites to wait out winter such as composting piles and abandoned fruit.

Now grape producers will be checking their pomace piles next spring to see if they too harboured SWD during the cold months.

Winter survival also puts the preferred bait-and-kill method in jeopardy; scientific general consensus indicates it won’t be effective in high populations.

“So our strategy is, be as effective as we can and get those numbers as low as we can when the fruit ripens so we can continue to be a functioning industry.”

And that makes stringent post-harvest sanitation man-datory for producers and packinghouses alike, and Norton can’t stress that enough.

He believed nearly half the producers in this area are unaware of the problem so haven’t taken steps to counter-act it, which means the industry faces extensive education and communication blitzes. As Norton explained, flail-mowing and raking culls weekly, burying them under 12 inches of dirt, and being diligent about other post-harvest practices won’t protect you if your neighbours don’t do likewise.

So the OKCGA is planning to conduct information ses-sions on the issue.

“All of us on that call regret not pushing the panic but-ton on this last spring instead of just sounding the alarm. The biggest thing 2010 taught us is we now have a very se-rious pest on our hands. There’s no more guesswork here; we have to address this. It’s no longer a wait-and-see is-sue.”

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No magic bullet in dealing with drosophila flyWendy Johnson

Special to the Chronicle

The biggest thing 2010 taught us is we now have a very serious pest on our hands. There’s no more guesswork here; we have to address this. It’s no longer a wait-and-see issue - Norton

Big winner namedLieza van den Munckhof is our photo contest winner

who has given the Chronicle a great picture for its annual Oliver Visitor Guide.

She wins a $75 gift certificate to the restaurant of her choice - The Grill at Nk’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course.

Publisher Susan Valentine commended Lieza for her keen eye and “very pretty” front page photo/graphic of a slice of scenery in a wine glass. Very imaginative.

6th ANNUAL SPIRIT OF OLIVER 2010 VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION AWARDS

Nomination deadline is Friday, June 3, 2011

Call for Nominations

Nominate Someone You Know!

This is your chance to nominate an outstanding citizen, community group or youth member and let them know how much their efforts are appreciated.

Award Categories

Individual Adult or Couple Award

Awarded to an Oliver citizen or couple who have contributed significantly through voluntary service involving a variety of projects, groups and/or programs in 2010.

Individual Youth Award

Awarded to an Oliver youth between the ages of 12 and 18 years, who has demonstrated a commitment to our community and has made extraordinary volunteer contributions in 2010.

Community Group

Awarded to a volunteer organization that has provided outstanding community services having a direct beneficial effect on the residents of Oliver. Service clubs may be considered only for specific outstanding contribution in 2010.

Nomination forms are available at the Town Office or can be printed from our website at www.oliver.ca. Please submit the nomination form no later than 4:00 PM on June 3, 2011.

The awards will be presented at a special Spirit of Oliver luncheon to be held on Saturday, June 18, 2011.

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Fasting teaches pupils a real lesson in life

At 19 hours without food, Veida Veinti-milla and Marissa Bennett weren’t hungry at all.

“It’s actually really easy when you put your mind to it,” Bennett said in the final stages of a 24-hour fast at SOSS.

“We’re seeing what it would be like to go hungry. We’re doing what (millions of) oth-ers don’t have a choice to do,” Bennett said.

Bennett, Veintimilla, Celina Ruhland, Cerensa Tylor, and Megan Basso organized the fast last week to raise money for World Neighbours, an organization that helps un-der-developed countries.

Approximately 20 students participat-ed in the fast, collecting pledges, which will be sent to World Neighbours to help pay for long-term development projects in Burkino Faso, Honduras, and Nepal. In total, the students raised approximately

$1,500, which the provincial government will match, Bennett said.

During the fast, the students only con-sumed water and/or tea without sugar.

“We had school all day, so it was a dis-traction for us,” Bennett said.

Veintimilla, however, was tempted at one point to pig out on anything.

“I saw someone eat an A&W shake, and I wanted it badly.”

But you get past it, Bennett said.Veintimilla noted it was worth it know-

ing their hunger was for a good cause. Bennett said the money raised will go to-

wards projects such as building a shelter or a community water system.

Veintimilla noted that World Neighbours teaches people skills to help themselves as opposed to charity hand-outs.

After the 24-hour fast was over, the stu-dents gathered for a satisfying potluck din-ner.


A number of students from Southern Okanagan Secondary School banded together for a good cause last week. They fasted for 24 hours to raise money for World Neighbours, an agency that assists under-developed countries in building long-term projects that many of us take for granted, such as community water systems. The students raised approximately $1,500 that will go to projects in Burkino Faso, Honduras and Nepal.


Oliver library is a busy place The Oliver library is one of the busiest

libraries in the region.For example, in 2010 it had a total of

70,299 visits, which works out to nearly 1,400 people a week. And a total of 142,514 items were circulated, which equals to 16 items for every person in Oliver.

These are the statistics that regional fi-nance manager Don Nettleton proudly pre-sented to Town Council recently.

Computer workstations and wireless ac-cess were used more than 13,000 times in the Oliver library last year.

A total of 6,237 people attended 211 pro-grams, including story times for children,

class visits, and author visits. More than 1,000 reference questions were answered per week, Nettleton pointed out.

He gave kudos to the Friends of the Oli-ver Library for their active support.

“We really appreciate that group. If you come across any of the members, thank them,” Nettleton said.

He also praised Councillor Jack Bennest for being such a dedicated representative on the board.

Because of this, “Oliver has a bigger im-pact on our system than other communi-ties,” Nettleton said.

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Sid Ruhland is pleased to announce the launch of the Firehall Brewery in Oliver. Housed in the “old firehall” on Highway 97, the microbrewery will work together with Bill and Dawn Reid, operators of the Firehall Bistro, to build the firehall brand and increase traffic through the build-ing.

Located in the cellar of the historic building, the inde-pendent business will serve as the town’s first brewery, complementing the family bistro, the colourful downtown core, the rich farmland, and the regional fruit/wine agri-

tourism by producing “the beer of wine coun-try.”

Leasehold improve-ments and equipment installation will com-mence this spring and continue throughout the summer, with hopes of pouring pints by the fall of 2011.

The beers will be available fresh on tap

at the Firehall Bistro; well suited for the misted patio or paired with the famed Firehall Burger.

Once the recipes are tweaked to perfection, with the help of townsfolk feedback at the Bistro, Firehall brews will be distributed to local pubs and restaurants.

Eventual expansion will allow for bottling/canning so the beers can be distributed to the region’s cold beer and wine stores. In addition, tasting samples, “growlers” (glass half-gallon jugs), and mini-kegs for special events (staff parties, weddings, receptions, local events, etc.) will be available downstairs in the brewery’s taproom.

In time, the product line will become diverse to accom-modate a wide array of beer drinkers, reflecting the prov-ince’s growing demand for high quality, locally-produced brews. The beers will be as unique as the many faces found in Oliver: the working man and woman, retirees, golfers, skiers, campers, musicians, artists, wine tourists, and wine makers.

The Firehall Brewery’s passion for enjoyable beers will

only be rivalled by its love for music and the outdoors. The Firehall Brewery will march to the drum of its own mu-sic with live studio recordings and musical performances hosted by the brewery. As well, the brewery will aim to brew organic beers and adopt sustainable business practic-es to support the longevity of the great Canadian backyard.

Relationships will be built with local farmers to source specialty ingredients (orchard fruit, spices, herbs, honey) and to recycle brewery by-products.

Prepare to enjoy the fruits of a brewer’s art with good company in true Canadian style.

Firehall Brewery for beer lovers preparing to launch downtown


Developer tells his side of story regarding 87th Street conflict

Prior to clearing his property on 87th Street, developer Robin Agur commissioned an environmental assessment that indicated there was “no critical habitat or endangered species on the property.”

So says Agur’s agent and notary public Brad Elenko.“This isn’t a land massacre, this is the

final stage of a residential development which has been ongoing for 20 years, but always supported by the Town without any mention by the Town of environmental sensitivity.”

Elenko said the Town had numerous op-portunities over the past 20 years to iden-tify the lands as sensitive, but it didn’t.

“If you let your lot grow weeds and leave it unmaintained, you run the risk of your land being deemed environmentally sensi-tive.’

Elenko said the subject lands were re-moved from the Agricultural Land Reserve more than two decades ago for residential purposes.

In the late 1990s, the Town approved a nine-lot multi-family subdivision. At the time of subdivision, the exist-ing pond (oxbow) was on private property, and the owner dedicated the pond to the province without compensation, Elenko stated.

The OCP amendment bylaw 1272 that was to create the environmental development permit area “had no force

and effect” on the owner’s lands as Agur submitted in ad-vance of the bylaw’s adoption, an application to subdivide the properties.

Elenko said Section 943 of the Local Government Act protects landowners from the adoption of any bylaw for a period of 12 months.

The agent said Agur has been planning for years to clear and fill the land to meet provincial flood protection eleva-

tion requirements and make it more mar-ketable for residential use.

“The property owner was not in contra-vention of any bylaw when he cleared his land.”

Elenko said the timing of the land clear-ing was purely coincidental with the timing of the Town having to rescind the bylaw.

“He (Agur) had the legal right to grade, level and provide improvements to the land at any time prior to the bylaw being rescinded as he had protection from the bylaw by provincial statute.”

Elenko reiterated there was “no men-tion of environmental sensitivity” when the Town amended the Official Community

Plan and zoning bylaw to designate the lands as residen-tial.

Elenko said if protecting private land for environmental reasons is in the public interest, then why not use public money to accomplish the goals of environmental protec-tion to compensate the few property owners who are ex-pected to provide for the many?


There was no men-tion of environmen-tal sensitivity when the Town amended the Official Commu-nity Plan and zoning bylaw to designate the lands as residen-tial - Elenko

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Heino Best photo

Marianne Hutterli from the Oliver/Osoyoos Naturalist Club traverses the Golden Mile trail, which has been blocked off at the trail head on Fairview Mountain Road west of Oliver. The photo on the right shows a cattle guard crossing near the trail head. Area C Director Allan Patton is hoping to reach an agreement with four local property owners to keep the trail open to the public.

Golden Mile barriers concern naturalistsLike the old saying goes – it only takes a few to spoil the

bunch.That appears to be the case with the Golden Mile trail

head at 175 Fairview Road west of Oliver.For years this area was an uncontentious access point

to the Golden Mile, a beautiful hiking trail leading to Tin-horn Creek winery. But last year hikers began noticing all the “no trespassing” signs erected at the trail head. And just recently two concrete barriers and a chain were placed there, barring vehicle access.

“I’m very concerned because it’s such a popular hiking place . . . we’ve lost something very special,” said local hik-er Heino Best.

What some people might not realize is the trail head is

on private property, owned by Laura Chamberland and An-thony Ruck.

Chamberland, who erected the barriers, explained that her biggest concern is many hikers park at the trail head, which is at the bottom of her driveway. She recalled one time there were so many vehicles that they blocked her driveway, creating a safety hazard if there was an emer-gency.

Chamberland said she has also found garbage left behind on the trail, and she’s concerned about fi re hazards created by people lighting campfi res in the area.

But Best said he never saw garbage on the trail, only dis-carded pop cans, and never saw vehicles parked at the trail head, just on Fairview Road.

“In all my years of hiking the Golden Mile, I doubt that I ever saw as many as half a dozen cans for the whole length of the trail; and those were invariably miles away from the

trail head. I also remember fi nding a couple of candy wrap-pers, which I picked up and put in my pocket.”

Best said he has witnessed a couple of naturalists who carried out pop cans when they found them on the trail.

Best was shocked to see the barriers, adding that a lot of naturalists will be shocked too. “This was always a right- of- way for the Golden Mile trail. It’s a blow for the public.”

Tinhorn Creek chairman Kenn Oldfi eld confi rmed that some of the winery’s guests have raised concerns about the trail head being closed off. But he’s encouraging hikers to traverse the Golden Mile by starting at the winery. From there they can hike the two kilometres to the old stamp mill.

Although disappointed, Oldfi eld sympathizes with the trail head property owners, saying they are entirely within their rights to block access.


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“It’s private property . . . we want people to respect our property (at Tinhorn), and we try to do that with signage (as well).”

Oldfi eld said one positive outcome of the trail head closure is the reduction of young partiers accessing the area and having campfi res. “It has kept the area cleaner.”

Marianne Hutterli, a member of the Oli-ver/Osoyoos Naturalist Club, was saddened when she saw the barriers.

“I have huge concerns. We don’t have many hikes close to Oliver that are good for elderly people.”

She understands the trail head enters private property, and said it’s really “nas-ty” when people are so inconsiderate to leave garbage behind on the Golden Mile. Hutterli noted that club members would be

willing to help clean up. “We do that any-way.”

Hutterli said she hopes they can fi nd an-other access to the trail, perhaps higher up.

But Area C Director Allan Patton is one step ahead of everyone. He’s in the process of sending letters to area landowners to discuss the potential of an agreement. This would see the RDOS designate the Golden Mile as a public trail, operating and main-taining it, providing proper parking, and absolving the landowners from any liabil-ity.

“If we take it on, we have to get permis-sion from the landowners,” Patton said. He noted if you don’t deal with property owners the right way, you’ll end up with blocked trails.

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Rancher can’t go homeThe inconvenience of being convicted of

animal cruelty is “hitting home” for an Oli-ver rancher.

Besides not being able to go home, Ru-dolph Harfman is in trouble again for alleg-edly breaching a condition that he not have anything to do with animals.

Following an SPCA investigation, Harf-man was found guilty of animal cruelty. Ac-cording to a report, constables seized 121 cattle, four sheep and a donkey from his property. The animals were emaciated and were suffering from ringworm, lice, and in-ternal parasites. SPCA offi cers also found a mass grave with the carcasses of at least 35 dead animals, some impregnated with full-term calves.

“We attended the property and were told by Mr. Harfman that if we wanted to see the animals we’d better ‘get a warrant,’ so we proceeded to do just that,” said Kathy

Woodward, senior animal protection offi -cer for the BC SPCA.

“When we gained access we discovered the horrifi c state of the animals, many of whom had to be euthanized immediately because of critical distress.” She added that in addition to the extreme medical issues, the housing for the animals was substan-dard, with fencing in disrepair and hazard-ous objects strewn throughout the fi elds.

Harfman was sentenced to six months house arrest, followed by 30 months proba-tion and was banned from owning, having custody of, or residing in the same premise as an animal or bird for three years.

The problem is Harfman can’t live at home because his wife has pets there.

The breach charges stem from Harf-man’s alleged transportation of cattle to another location. A court hearing on this is scheduled later this month.

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Oliver Elks club invites everyone to big 75th anniversary

The Oliver Elks will be reminiscing a lot this Fri-day and Saturday as it cele-brates its 75th anniversary.

On Friday night there will be a steak barbecue and western theme karaoke. On Saturday night there will be a dinner and awards cer-emony with live music and dancing.

The Elks became a lodge in May of 1936. Today they-have 130 members.

The original hall is lo-cated in the same spot as the new hall, with the new hall being built in 1961. Many members and volun-teers sweated digging out the basement of the hall by hand and wheelbarrow. Robert (Buster) Smithers commented that he had to empty the dirt and gravel into an older fi ve-ton dump truck. He recalls the year his family moved to Oliver in 1924 just after the irri-gation concrete waterway was built.

Buster has four daugh-ters, seven grandchildren and seven great-grand children. He will be receiv-ing his 60-year member


The Oliver Elks is celebrating its 75th anniversary this weekend. Shown here is a photo of the original building in the 1930s.

pin at the dinner. On Fri-day night there is a meet and greet with local wines to be showcased. Also they have a special appearance of the Desert Aire Singers at

6:30 at the wine and cheese event.

After the dinner Saturday night there will be a pre-sentation and awards with Grand Leading Knight giv-

ing salutations from Grand Exaulted Ruler. There will be a pancake breakfast Sat-urday morning and barbe-cue burgers and hotdogs all day for all to enjoy. Any and

all of these events are open to the public.

The dinner and dance re-quire advance tickets avail-able at the lounge (if there are any left). Come down and see what the Elks is all about, and remember, any-one can join. Help us help our community, and be-come a member.

Some of the guests at-tending include Leading

Knight Jerry Wernicke, BC Elks president Deb Sallen-back, 5th vice-president Dave Sallenback. Supreme Honoured Royal Lady Lyn-da Nolan. Royal Purple Dis-trict Deputy Marjore Bac-conier, Oliver Royal Purple #63 Honoured Royal Lady Peggy Schrader, honoured life member Buster Smith-ers, and the Oliver Elks ex-ecutive.

Shane PontSpecial to the Chronicle


ACCOUNTANTS

BUSINESS DIRECTORYCONTRACTORS

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or 250-485-8286

• Concrete • Framing • Finishing • • Cabinets • Trim • Crown Moulding •

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Each offi ce independently owned and operated.

Tel: 250-498-6500Cell: 250-487-8873

Email: [email protected] www.winecapitalrealty.com

Call me for assistance when selling or buying your home.

34577 - 91 St, Oliver BC, V0H 1T0

COUNSELLING

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Box 220 - 9712 356th AvenueOliver, BC V0H 1T0Tel: 250-498-6500Toll Free: 1-888-498-6588Fax: 250-498-6504Email: [email protected]

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Each offi ce independently owned and operated.

SERVICES

•Hardiplank Siding •New Homes •Finishing •Framing •Vinyl Siding Soffit •Sidewalks

Green Lake Gunsmithing

BRING YOUR GUN IN FOR A TUNE UP!

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

Olivon Scopesavailable

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QUALITY LANDSCAPEMAINTENANCE

Free Estimates - Residential - Commercial

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OR BRIAN AT: 250-498-3577

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Complete lawn care service

SERVICES

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

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

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

Fax: [email protected] | www.amosrealty.com

Check our Property Management rating out at: www.stratawatch.ca

Clearview WindowCleaning

Business or Residential--- Call for a free estimate ---

Quality Guaranteed!

Brandon Abel Cel: 250-498-9133

OKANAGAN CARPET CARECarpet and Upholstery Cleaning

Water Damage Cleanup & Full Restoration Service

� Carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, mattress cleaning.

� Blind cleaning: venetians, verticals. � Ceramic tile and grout cleaning. � Pressure Washing: homes, buildings, driveways. � Full flood/water damage service and restorations.

27 years serving the South Okanagan!

*Your certified carpet and upholstery cleaning technician!*

Phone: 250.495.6347 or cell: 250-250-498-1181

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COMMUNITY NEWSNEWS

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

Oliver pool opens this Saturday

Photo contributed

Staff at the Oliver pool are ready for the grand opening this Saturday. From left are Mathew Pond, Emily Nunes, Alastair Heinrichs, Katelynn Savaia, Nicole Savaia, Jennifer Casorso, head lifeguard Travis Thompson, Keegan Abbie, Renee Savaia, Megan Seidler and John Plesca. Missing from photo is Jeremy Casorso.

Oliver pool lovers unite - the facility is holding its grand opening this Saturday.

Head lifeguard Travis Thompson, a familiar face from last year, says the 2011 season should be the best yet.

“This year’s staff is a great mix of young people who all bring wonderful ideas and personalities to the workplace.”

Thompson said all staff members are qualifi ed lifeguards and all are Red Cross swim instructors. A few of them teach advanced aquatic courses.

Thompson noted that operations, programs and the pool schedule this year is similar to past years. There will be Red Cross swim lessons, aquafi t classes, bronze medal-

lion and bronze cross classes, and the junior lifeguard club. There will also be a seniors swim class, lane swims and, of course, public swim times.

Special events this summer include pirate day, mad sci-entist day, super hero day, and rock star day.

Thompson said the pool was outfi tted with a new liner this year, which is now a lot easier to maintain and more durable than the previous liner.

“We also have had a few facility upgrades and will be putting the solar heating system to use again this year at our salt water pool.”

See you on Saturday.

Directory of ReligionsLIVING WAY

CHRISTIAN CENTRElive * laugh * dream * love

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

Pastors Mark & Rae PankratzSunday Service

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

250.498.4595

OLIVER ALLIANCEJust north of town on Hwy 97

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

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

a.m.Nursery care available during the service.

Phone: 250.498.4253www.oliveralliancechurch.com

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

OLIVER WORD OFLIFE CENTRE

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

& Margaret OgilvieSunday Services:

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

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

250.498.4434www.oliverwordoflife.ca

PARK DRIVE CHURCH36672 - 79th St., Oliver

Sunday MorningWorship Service at

10:00 a.m.Affiliated with Pentecostal

Assemblies of CanadaPhone: 250.498.2322

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

ST. EDWARD THE CONFESSOR

(Anglican/Episcopal)Welcomes you!

34660 - 103 St., OliverRev. Patrick Reid

Sunday Service: 11:00 a.m.

Information: 250.498.2559

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

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

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

250.498.4820

THE UNITED CHURCHOF CANADA

All are welcome9915 - 358th Ave.

Minister: Ann WhiteServices Sunday:

Sunday School & ChurchService: 10 a.m.250.498.2781

VALLEYCONGREGATIONAL

CHURCH30850 Black Sage Rd.

Sunday Worship Gathering:9:45 a.m.

250.498.4829

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCC)Visitors welcome!

342nd Ave. at Airport Rd.Pastor Darren Siegle

Divine Service: 11 a.m. SundaySunday School: 11 a.m. during

Worship ServiceAdult Bible Study: 9:45 a.m.


What is your most important value and why?To show the best happiness and feelings towards impor-tant people in my life.

Why did you choose to live in this town?It’s the warmest climate in Canada with the longest out-door friends.

What would make Oliver a nicer community?Give lonely people more fun things to choose from, such as extra song stage areas and dating services (for singles). Our town needs a new public indoor swimming pool with hot tubs.

Do you have a goal in life?To keep in good health, stop doing nothing, and reading more to better focus my thoughts.

If you had one super power, what would it be?To fly in the sky like Superman.

If you won the $50 million Max lottery, what would you do with the money?Build a new zoo on top of a mountain in Oliver, and then start a zoo business. I would pay for 100 new vacations for myself and a girlfriend.

If you were the mayor of Oliver, what would you do?I would tell everyone to clean up their trash. I would raise this town like Wall Street.

What is your pet peeve?Burglars who break in and steal stuff.

Smile of the week

CMYK

Thomas doesn’t like burglars, but loves pizza

Thomas WatsonPhoto contributed

If you could meet one person in the entire world, who would it be and why?I would meet Michael Buble to sing on a song stage.

If you could fast-forward the town of Oliver by 50 years, what can you visualize?I can visualize more costs, fewer places to live, and more people living here.

What is the perfect day for you in Oliver?July 1 on Canada Day with a barbecue consisting of fowl, beef, liver and onions on a hot sunny day.

What community issues need the most attention?We need to build extra low-income housing, level some mountains for more flat land to build on, and encourage the police to find more “Home Alone” burglars.

What would be your ideal job?To help keep everything clean.

Who inspires you the most?God does, always.

If a genie granted you three wishes, what would they be?To keep my heart sweet. To always keep my hand on five cents and, you’re going to love this one - to let more mon-keys loose.

What is your greatest extravagance?Playing the latest entertaining games.

What living person do you most admire?Mom.

When and where were you happiest?Christmas day, and sliding down water slides.

What talent would you most like to have?The one Tommy Boy has in the movie.

Who are your heroes in real life?Rambo (Sylvester Stallone) and Hulk Hogan.

What or who is your greatest love in your life?Cheese and cats.

What is it that you most dislike?Burglars.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?Swimming, soccer, and fitness in the gym.

What is your favourite book?Planets In Space.

What is your favourite meal?A 10-cheese pizza with extra pan-size dough.


COMMUNITY NEWS

CMYKNEWS

– Sunday Evening’s –

PRIME RIB BUFFETEvery Sunday evening join us for our Family Style buffet dinner

featuring Prime Rib of Beef and Oven Roasted Chicken and much more...

Adults $18.95 • Kids $9.95 • Over 50 $16.95

Reservations are encouraged.Call 250-498-2880 - Ext. 2

Photo contributed

First memberInge Johnson, left, is the first member of the new Lady O’s Fitness for Women in Oliver. She is shown here with owner Debbie Olafson.


Bandai-boundFrom left, Kersten Grant, Oliver Ambassadors Juliana Martine and Rory Lodge, and Bob Grant prepare to learn more about Japanese culture on June 29 when they head to Sister City Bandai. As part of the visit, the group is encouraging people to participate in the shoe-box campaign to help refugees impacted by the earthquake. People can drop off their shoeboxes full of goodies on May 27 at the Oliver arena.

Carol Ann Quibell photo

For a good causeRoyal LePage raised money for its shelter foundation last weekend during a garage sale at Oliver Place Mall. The foundation helps abused women and children. The sale attracted many people looking for bargains, all for a good cause.


COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS.

RE: The estate of Cornellia Schuurman, deceased, for-merly of 39445 149 Street in the Town of Oliver in the Province of British Colum-bia.Creditors and others hav-ing claims against the es-tate of Cornellia Schuurman are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executrix, Lesca Yuile care of Advani Law Office, Box 760, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0, on or before July 14, 2011, after which date the Executrix will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, hav-ing regard to the claims of which the Executrix then has notice. 47c4

GOOD SHEPHERD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Parents interested in en-rolling their child for 2011 school year in K-7, F/T Kin-dergarten Sept. 2011, Call

250-495-3549 (school), 250-495-5077 (home), or email: [email protected] 37ctf

WATSON, HILDA1929 - 2011

An “Interment” service will be held for the late Hilda

Watson, formerly of Oliver. Friday, May 20, 2011 at

11:00 am at the Fairview Cremation Section

of the Oliver Cemetery (Lot J-2 Block 26).

46mc2

COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM GARDEN CONTEST

Entry forms can be obtained at Future Gardens, Heath-er’s Threadz Sewing Centre, Sundance Video and True Value Hardware. For more information please call Brian at 250-498-3597. 47mc2

AUTOS

1988 DODGE 4 X 4. Steel flat deck. Call before 8 pm. 250-498-2571. 47p2

OLIVER RENTAL CEN-TRE is looking for Full/Part time help. Must have driv-ers licence and be available weekends. Male or female, experience is an asset but not a must. Call 250-485-7865. 46c2

ATHINA’S DESERT DAY SPA is looking for full time/part time qualified estheti-cians, spa practitioners, and massage therapists to join our team. Must be willing to work hard, set goals for yourself and be self motivat-ed. Students in the esthetics program are welcome to ap-ply. Please drop off resume & cover letter in person at Athina’s. Located at 34214-Hwy 97, Oliver. 45c3

SOUS CHEF - If you have outstanding customer ser-vice skills, have a passion for cooking and working in a team environment then Covert Farms Organic mar-ket is the place for you! Covert Farms Organics is currently looking for a Sous Chef to join their team. For more information please call 250-498-2824 or contact us through our website www.covertfarms.ca 47c2

Need 2 to 3 full time sea-sonal workers for KHOSA FARM. 2280 Upper Bench Rd. Cawston. $9.28 per. hour. When picking fruit, will price by BC Employment Standards. From May 15 to Oct. 15, 2011. Jobs include thinning, picking, weeding. Call 250-499-9185. 46mc3

JOIN THE FUN AT COVERT Organics! We are seeking a summer student with week-end opportunities in the fall. You must be energetic, outgoing and have experi-ence working with children. Covert Farms Organics is opening their new family fun area with a Corn maze, jumping pillow, spider web, farm tours and kids camp. If you want to be involved in the fun please contact us at 250-498-9580 or through our website at www.covertfarms.ca 47c2

DESERT HILLS WINERY AND TOOR VINEYARDS needs 2 F/T vineyard man-agers. Starting $15 hr. Eng-lish or Punjabi speaking pre-ferred. Starting immediately. Please fax resume 250-498-3015 or E-mail: [email protected] 46c2

K/M ORCHARDS needs 2 F/T seasonal farm workers from June 15th, 2011 to Oct 31st, 2011. in Oliver, BC. $9.28 hour. Call 250-689-8241. 47p2

CACTUS RIDGE Retire-ment Residence is now taking applications for a full-time cook. Bring your resume to Cactus Ridge Re-tirement Residence at 9107-Main St, Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V1 or email [email protected] 47p1

COVERT FARMS ORGAN-IC MARKET is seeking full and part time help. If you are energetic, enthusiastic, reliable and responsible and desire to have a fun and dynamic summer position, then come join the Organic team. We have summer po-sitions from June - October and July - September. For more information please call 250-498-2824 or contact us through our website atwww.covertfarms.ca 47c2

FOSTER PARENT Train-ing Instructor - Okanagan Foster Parents Association requires an instructor to de-liver the Foster Parent Edu-cation program ( 53 hours of training per year) in Pentic-ton. The candidate will have knowledge of the Foster Care System and Ministry of Children and Families as well as proven experience in teaching. Submit resume by June 1st by email to [email protected] or by mail to Okanagan Fos-ter Parents Association, 965 Graham Road, Kelwona, BC V1X 5X4. 46mc3

NANAK GHADU needs 1 F/T farm worker from June 20 to Sept 30, 2011. $9.28 hr. in Oliver, BC. Call 250-498-0788. 46mc2

SALES CLERK needed for Oliver flooring centre. F/T $10 - $12 hr. M-F. Year-round employment for a self-driven person. Training provided. Interest in decorating or construction exp. an asset. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and be computer literate. Please email resume to: [email protected] 47c1

JIND FRUIT COMPANY INC. is looking for full time workers at its new Fruit Packing Facility in Osoyoos. Sorting, packing, pallatiz-ing, shipping/receiving posi-tions. Starting at $12 hour. Experience is an asset. Must be willing to work 7 days a week. Send resume by fax: 250-495-7690 or Email: [email protected] Fruit Company Inc. is a subsidiary of Sandhu Greenhouses & Nursery Ltd. For more information con-tact Jasvir Sandhu 250-498-9110 or 250-495-2100. 47c2

THE OSOYOOS DUTY FREE SHOP is now accept-ing applications for part-time summer employment for the position of Retail Sales Associate. Please e-mail re-sume to [email protected] or mail to P.O. Box 569, Os-oyoos BC, V0H 1V0. 47c2

F/T MEDICAL OFFICE as-sistant needed for busy fam-ily practice clinic in Oliver, BC. Call 250-485-0359 for further information. 46v2

FOR SALE

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

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

17’ CAMPION SPEED BOAT. 115 H.P. Merc. w/Caulkins trailer. $3,500. OBO. Call 250-498-0288. 47ftf

SHOP-RIDER Electric scooter. Asking $1,400. Call 250-498-6537. 47p1

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

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

MAYTAG W/D, $650. Call 250-498-6744. 45p3

FOR SALE - 3 position Lazy Boy style medical lift chair, like new, $700. ALSO wood-en frame futon with 6” mat-tress, like new, $250. Call 250-498-4543. 46p4

FOR SALE - Coffee table, sofa table, and three end tables (two oval, one round). Excellent condition. Make and offer. Call 250-498-2923. 46v2

FOR SALE - beautiful solid wood bedroom furniture: dresser, headboard, and queen size bed. Grapevine motif. Excellent condition $300. Please phone for Saturday viewing 250-295-7187. 46p2

TRAMPOLINE - 14’ Yard Tramp. $100. Call 250-498-5105. 47p2

MOTORIZED SCOOTER in good condition and a good price. KENMORE freezer, chest type, 7.2 cubic feet. Computer complete with printer and keyboard. Call 250-498-6951. 47v2

OFFICIAL NHL Canucks jacket. L 14/16 $25. Cup-boards for workshop/garage $30. 42 TV/matching stand $150. Golf shagger $25. 2 matching single beds, box springs/mattress only, very clean (no stains)$50 pair. Girls bike (8-10yrs) Call 250-498-0454. 47p1

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

Email: [email protected]

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

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

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

Business display advertising rates on application.PHONE 250.498.4416 or 250.498.3711

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NEWS COPY: 10:00 a.m. Mondays

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employment opportunities

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CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaran teed Record Removal. 100% Free Informat ion Booklet . 1 -8-Now-Pardon (1-866-972-7366). Speak with a Specialist- No O b l i g a t i o n . w w w.PardonServicesCanada.com. A+BBB Rating. 20+ Yrs Experience. Conf ident ia l . Fast. Affordable .

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WELDERS - seeking welders for custom m a n u f a c t u r i n g environment. Competitive wages, Benefits, RRSP's & A p p r e n t i c e s h i p opportunities. Apply to: Do All Metal Fabricating, Estevan, SK. Email: [email protected] Fax: 306-634-8389

SOFA, both ends recline, $100. Sofa/Hide-a-bed, $200. Lift recliner, $300. Call 778-439-2210. 47p1

QUEEN BED, good cond. $35. 4 wheel go-cart, good cond. $1000. Call 250-498-2095. 47p1

FREE

FREE - 20” Samsung tube TV with remote, works well. Can deliver. Call 250-498-0074. 46f2

FREE - clean fill to give away. You haul away. Call 250-498-7222. 47f2

HORSE OR LIVESTOCK

HORSE PASTURE for rent. Negotiable. Kim 250-808-5428. 47p1

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

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

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

LANDSCAPE

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

LOST AND FOUND

LOST - 7 yr. old orange tab-by male, neutered cat, with white under his chin. Went missing May 7 from the area of T-2 Market. Reward of-fered for the return of this cat. Call 250-498-0886, or cell 250-328-9485. 47p1

MANUFACTURED HOMES

THOUSANDS IN OPTIONS FREE!!

Canada’s largest builder, SRI Homes, are offering un-believable discounts. Call or visit Lake Country Modular Homes Inc,. conveniently lo-cated next to SRI’s Winfield factory. Custom designs, factory tours, expert advice

& service. Call Alan or Rob-ert toll free at 1-866-766-2214 www.LCMhomes.com 40ctf

REAL ESTATE

16 ACRE CHERRY orchard in Orovile, Washington. 5 acres Rainiers, 5 acres Lap-ins, 5 acres Sweethearts, in full production. 10 years old, newer wind machine, asking $285,000 US. Call George 1-604-541-9126 or email [email protected] 47v2

20 ACRE orchard in Oro-vile, Washington, 13 acres in Coral Champagne cherries (2009 planting) and 7 acres planted in Chelan cherries in 2008. Some production in 2011, picking time ap-proximately June 10, asking $240,000 US. Call 1-604-541-9126 or email: [email protected] 47v2


FOR SALE BY OWNER 1-7930-362 Ave, Oliver. At-tractive 2 bdrm, 2 bath town-house on one level. Great lo-cation close to all amenities. C/A, gas fireplace, all appli-ances and window cover-ings incl. Approx 1200 sq/ft. Low monthly fees. Some re-strictions apply. 40+ and no children. Asking $195,000.Call to view at 250-498-2940. 47p2

REC VEHICLES

2008 23’ SEA RAY SE-LECT, incl trailer, like new, less than 35 hours. Can be seen at Desert Gem RV Re-sort. $35,000. Call 520-709-7160. 45v3

1991 CORSAIR FIFTH WHEEL 25.5 ft. A/C, aw-ning, glass shower doors, skylight, solar reflective win-dows, good tires, gas/elec.

HORSE OR LIVESTOCK MANUFACTURED HOMES

W/H (used 2 weeks). Roof vent covers. Asking $6,800 Call 250-498-2992. 45v3

RENTALS

RESIDENTIAL EVICTION SERVICES-

Terminal Bailiffs, Call 250-493-2618.

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

FOR RENT - 1 BDRM. Large suites, and 2 BDRM. suite. Close to both malls, very nice, ground level,freshly re-done. $700 mth. + util. Call 250-498-0232. 40p10

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

PARK MODEL trailer be-side a 1300 sq ft shop, $800 month. (will consider rent-ing separately at $500 each) Call 250-498-7369. 44v4

LARGE beautiful 2 bdrm, 2 bath, totally renovated, laminate floors, large deck, fenced yard, 2 living rooms, W/D, dishwasher, A/C. Close to everything. Looking for long-term tenants. $950 month. Call 250-485-7608. 45p4

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

REC VEHICLESREAL ESTATEFOR SALE RENTALS



WATER-VIEW 3 BDRM, 2 bath, spacious, well main-tained house. Near downtown Osoyoos. Fruit trees, reasonable rent ($850 month.) For mature tenants willing to care for property. 1 year plus lease. Avail. July 1. Call 403-233-8692. 46mc2

AVAILABLE IN OLIVER.1) One bedroom plus den, condo in Casa Rio. Views of the fountain. $850 plus utilities. Rent negotiable for good, long term tenant.2) Two bedroom condo in building C of Casa Rio. $900 plus utilities. Rent includes, storage, secure entry, eleva-tor, underground parking, exercise and games room. Available June 1, 2011.3) Three bedrooms on the top floor of a home in Oliver. Lovely spacious home with large yard. $850 plus utili-ties. Call Nita Neufield at Royal

LePage South Country Property Management.

For more information on these rentals or properties

available in Osoyoos at 250-498-6222.

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2 BDRM. MOBILE. Avail. July 1. Extensive renova-tions, 4 appliances, large covered deck. Yard and beautiful rural setting. 5 min. from Oliver. N/S, N/P. Long term preferred, $750 plus utilities. Call Terry 250-498-5521.

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RETAIL SPACE. Approx 1400 sq. ft. Main St, Os-oyoos. Call 250-446-2083. 45v4

1 BDRM. Apartment. 34656-99 St. Oliver, N/P, $600 mth. includes heat. Avail. June 1. Call 250-498-2243. 46p2

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

FOR RENT - Avail June 1. One bdrm cabin, 5 km south of Oliver. $400 mth. Call after 6 pm 250-498-4671. 47v2

4 BDRM. HOUSE. North of Oliver. $1,200 mth includes utilities. Call 250-809-1975. 46v3

FRUIT STAND FOR LEASE OR RENT - 2,000 sq. ft fruit stand. Cold storage, wash-room and new roof. Cor-ner of Road 1 and Hwy. 97 Southwinds Crossing. Call 250-485-8205. Ask for Su-rinder Mann. 46v3

NEWLY RENOVATED 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath house in or-chard. Renters must be non-smokers. No pets. Call 250-498-0269. 47p2

2 BDRM HOUSE, top floor, $750 month plus util. ALSO 2 bdrm basement suite, $750 month plus util. Call 250-498-6100. 47v2

1 BDRM. COTTAGE in town. $500 month + util. Avail. June 1 St. Call after 6 pm 250-498-4671. 47v2

HOUSE FOR RENT. 3 bdrm and attached double ga-rage. Complete with swim-ming pool and garden area. $1,200 mth. Call 250-498-4404. 47cv3

TWO BDRM basement suite for rent. $550 mth. Call 250-498-4404. 46v2

2 BDRM suite for rent. Avail-able now, $795 mth. All utili-ties included (A/C, Satellite, Laundry). References re-quired. Phone 250-495-4325 or 250-535-1464. 47p2

1 BDRM CABIN, 6 kms North of Oliver by Jackson Triggs. Access to OK river, furnished. $590 month. Incl’s utilities. Damage dep and references req. Call 250-495-2872 or 250-689-5045. 47p2

MOBILE HOME: 2 bdrm, 2 bath. Road #7, 125 St. N/P, N/S. Avail. June 1. Call 250-498-2555 or 250-498-1102. 47p2

1 BDRM. APARTMENT. Good location in town. $420 mth. plus utilities. Avail. June 1. Call lunch time or evenings 250-498-4332. 47mc1

LOFT FOR RENT - 2 bdrm. N/S, N/D, N/P. Good for re-tired persons. $600 mth. in-cludes utilities. Call 250-498-0467. 47f2

ARGON ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Residential - CommercialElectric Heating

DEAN MALMBERG250-498-4506

Contractor # 434749336 348 Ave. Unit A

www.argonelectrical.ca ctf

LINTON BOBCAT AND MINI EXCAVATOR

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

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

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RODNEY’S HANDYMAN SERVICE

Quality work guaranteed. Painting, tile, laminate

floors, windows, doors etc. NO JOB TOO SMALL.

Call 250-498-2210. 45p4

A 1 LAWN CARE- lawns - gardens -

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

-firewood - CALL 250-485-7916

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

Call ALLISON at 250-498-6428.

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RENTALS RENTALS RENTALS SERVICESOBITUARY

OBITUARY

OBITUARY

Charles Walter (Ollie)Zuehlke, of Oliver, passedaway peacefully, at McKinneyPlace Extended Care Unit,on Friday, May 6th, 2011, atthe age of 91 years. He wasborn on April 2nd, 1920, atStettler, Alberta.Charlie was predeceased byhis parents, Jacob (Jake) andJosephine (Jo) Zuehlke, hisbrothers, Frederick (Fred)and Jacob (Chap), his sisters,Alice Walker, Nellie (Nella) Murdoch and Margaret (Midge)Rider, and his chosen siblings, cousins Evelyn (Ev) andRonald (Tom) Thomas. He is survived by his loving wife of71 years, Marjorie, and his children, Sharron and Grant, ofOliver, and Mark (partner Frances Backhouse), of Victoria,his grandchildren, Gordon Zuehlke (partner KassyBrietzke), Reanna Zuehlke (partner Dustin Platz) andShelann Zuehlke (partner Marc Cropley), and great-grand-daughter, Chelsy Platz, all of Kamloops, his brother andsister-in-law, William (Bill) and Beverley (Bev) Zuehlke, ofWetaskiwin, Alberta, his sister, Evelyn (Evie) Porterfield, ofDorion, Ontario, and numerous nieces and nephews.Charlie grew up on his parents' farm near Donalda, Alberta,and learned the business of farming at an early age. OnNovember 14th, 1939, he married his childhood sweetheart,Marjorie Rider, and throughout the War Years they farmed.In 1946, Charlie, Marjorie and their three-year old daughter,Charlie's parents and several other relatives moved toFalkland, British Columbia. Throughout the next decade,Charlie and Marjorie operated a farm and he also worked ina local sawmill, where he gained experience operating asteam boiler. It was during that period of time that thecouple's two sons were born. In 1956, Charlie and Marjoriesold their farm and moved into the hamlet of Falkland, sothat their children could be closer to school. In 1960,Charlie earned his Power Engineering Certificate, and thatenabled him to gain employment as a relief engineer at theDelview Hospital, in Vernon, and subsequently as anassistant seasonal engineer at a cannery in Summerland. Inthe autumn of 1965, Charlie moved his family from Falklandto Summerland. Early the following year, he was hired as thepermanent steam engineer/maintenance man for the newcourthouse in Oliver, and the family relocated to thatcommunity. Charlie worked at the Oliver Courthouse forthirteen years, during which time he and his family residedin the building that is now the Oliver Museum. In 1978, hewas transferred to the Penticton Courthouse, where he heldthe position of cleaning supervisor until his retirement in1985.Charlie was fond of animals, especially horses and dogs. Heenjoyed repairing motor vehicles, puttering in his workshop,reading, camping and travelling in his motorhome, churchfunctions, golfing, fishing, and the occasional hunting tripwith his son, Grant. He especially enjoyed returning toAlberta to visit relatives and longtime friends, and his manyannual trips to Utah and other parts of the SouthwesternUnited States.Charlie was a parishioner of St. Edward the ConfessorAnglican Church and a member of the Independent Orderof Odd Fellows. Above all, Charlie was a kind man and aloving husband and father, who devoted his life to nurturingand assisting his family. He was always willing to lend ahelping hand to a relative, neighbour or friend. He will beremembered by many in Oliver, driving his old redLandRover around and about town.Cremation has taken place; and a memorial service will beheld at St. Edward's Anglican Church, on May 20th, 2011, atll:00 a.m., followed by interment in the Oliver Cemetery anda reception at St. Edward's Church.In lieu of flowers, donations would be gratefully acceptedfor McKinney Place or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.Condolences may be sent to the Zuehlke family personallyor by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com

Arrangements entrusted to Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service

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

In Loving Memory ofCharles Walter (Ollie) Zuehlke

1920 - 2011

In Loving Memory of

John (Jack) FortuneAugust 13, 1926 - April 29, 2011

John was born to John and OliveFortune of Gilbert Plains,Manitoba on Friday, August 13,1926, the fifth of seven children,all predeceased. John worked onthe Alaska Highwayconstruction in 1943, joiningthe 8th ReconnaissanceRegiment (14th Canadian Hussars) 1944-45 driving aStaghound Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle.Discharged in 1945 he returned to the Yukon forhighway construction. This was the beginning of aconstruction career as a crane operator than involvedhim in almost every major construction project in BCfor over 30 years.

John married Gertrude Wegner in 1955 and three sonsfollowed, Douglas 1956, Rodney 1957, and Tom 1963.The family moved from the Lower Mainland to Oliverin 1969 where John started Fortune’s Crane Serviceuntil his retirement in the 1980’s. After Gert passedaway in 1989, John met and married Eileen Bryson inDecember 1990. John and Eileen lived in the northOkanagan and settled in Enderby in 1998. John was amember of Local 115 of IUOE and an active friend ofBill W. (Alcoholics Anonymous) for over 50 years.

John is survived by his wife, Eileen, his 3 sons andwives, 16 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.



TESTALIDA EQUIPMENTSpecialist at rebuilding

Girettes - low cost engines - painting farm equipment -

tire changing.NO JOB TOO SMALL

Open Saturdays, closed Mondays.

Call Dave 250-498-3343. 47c1

SHAYNE HENRY’S EXCAVATING AND

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

Call 250-499-2208. 38mc8

JULIE’S UPHOLSTERYSPRING IS HERE!

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

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

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GREEN AS GRASS LAWN MAINTENANCE

Lawn maintenanceFertilizing

Small pruning jobsCall 250-498-6741.

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ELECTROLYSIS BY MARG

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

SHOEING & TRIMMINGHot & Cold & Corrective.Call Dan at 250-486-6662

for appointment. 45p18

SERVICES SERVICES

DEB’S SEWING SERVICES

minor repairs, alterations & custom sewing.

Call for appt. 250-498-2116 after 4 pm or leave

a message. 46p4

WANTED TO RENT

WANTED TO RENT - Edu-cated, hard working couple with two children and two cats, (spayed), looking to rent clean well maintained three bedroom home. We would like to be closer to Ol-iver where we work and pro-vide a better environment for our family. Call Lynnda 250-498-2920 or cell 250-859-9244. 46p2

WANTED TO RENT in town, not rural, 2 bdrm for local se-nior couple, long-term. Must be available before Aug 1st. Call 250-498-5449 or email: [email protected] 47p2

YARD SALES

KIWANIS MARKET 34782-91st Street

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

Please apply in person with resume and references

JOB OPENINGSFor Our New...

Buy-Low Foods Oliver Location

Please bring resume and application to the current Buy Low Foods located at 36058 97th Street and ask

for the store manager.

Make a Career Choice in the Grocery Business!Buy-Low Foods is looking for people who lead enthusiastically

by example; who have excellent interpersonal skills and take a genuine interest in people.

We are currently hiring for PART-TIME positions in ALL DEPARTMENTS for the new Buy-Low Foods Oliver store.

Come join our friendly and outgoing team!We provide a flexible work environment with

the following benefits:

� Competitive Wages� Company Match RRSP Program

� Flexible Scheduling

YARD SALE FOR THE CURE! RE/MAX Wine Capi-tal Realty 9712-356 Ave, Oli-ver. Sat. May 28, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. Treasures old and new - Donations welcome! All proceeds will be donated to Breast Cancer Research. Warm smiles & tasty treats provided by the RE/MAX Re-altors! 46c3

YARD SALE - SAT. May 21. 11329-352 Ave. Drop leaf pine kitchen table. Book-case, kitchen island, misc. kitchen, metal computer desk, maple floor lamp, misc. xmas, misc plant pots and garden. Numerous oth-er items , antique cut glass swag, small spin washer and dryer wicker patio table and chairs, maple phone bench. 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. 47p1

MULTI FAMILY AND MOV-ING SALE. Furniture, instru-ments, household items. May 21. Sat. 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. 39419-97 St. - 10 km. North of Oliver. 47p1

YARD SALE - May 21 and 22. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm st 37832 Island Rd. (93 St.) Power tools and hardware, stereo and much more. 47p1

GARAGE SALE. Sat. May 21. 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Household items, golf clubs, furniture, misc. 11332-354 Ave 47p1

HUGE YARD SALE. Car ramps, dremel tool kit, drill press, cd’s, dvd’s, lots of misc. items. Fri, May 20, 10:00 - 6:00. Sat. May 21, 8:00 - 1:00. #43 Country Pines. Hwy. 97 North. 47p1

LARGE YARD SALE. 35026-101 A St. Friday May 20 and Sat. May 21. 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Everything must go. 47p1

YARD SALE - Fri. and Sat. May 20 and 21. 8:00 am till 4:00 pm. TV, elec.organ, CM Hobart meat saw, and much more. 38254 Island Road. 47p1

ESTATE SALE 33013-123 St. Between No. 5 & 7 Rd. Incl tools etc. Sat, May 21st 9 am to 2 pm. 47p1

SAT. MAY 21. 9:00 - 12:00, 9927-358 Ave. (behind United Church). Plant pots, plants, baskets, household items, books, crafty stuff, glass carboys, plus.81 Corona lift back, 71 Dodge camper, air soft rifles/accessories, Chevy/Ford Eagle wheels, 5 bolt. 2-15” Arctic claw tires/5 bolt rims, 2 Hankook 185/65 14” snow tires/Hyundai rims, even some freebies! 47p1

YARD SALE. Sat. May 21, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. No ear-ly birds. #34 Tumbleweed Mobile Home Park. 47p1

YARD SALES YARD SALES

Imagine a job thatfits your life.

Counter Attendants � Bakers Health Benefits � Flexible Hours

Scholarship Programs � Incentive Programs

Apply at Tim HortonsOr Fax Your Resume To: 778-476-5991,

Or Email Your Resume To: [email protected]

OSOYOOS AND OLIVERFULL AND PART TIME

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

ACCOUNTING CLERKThe Town of Oliver has an exciting career opportunity for an experienced Accounting Clerk.

This multi-faceted municipal finance position is responsible for various accounting andclerical duties, including the processing of accounts payable, expense reimbursements andreceivable payments, providing support and guidance to cashiers, tracking purchase ordersand reconciling to invoices, processing payroll and benefits on a relief basis, generatingmonthly financial reports, responding to routine tax and accounting inquiries, and assistingin preparing yearend audit information.

The successful candidate will have proven ability to multi task under pressure of deadlines,pay close attention to detail and work well with minimal supervision.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 or equivalent, supplemented by a recognized accounting diploma;• A minimum of four years accounts receivable and payable experience;• Experience with Vadim software preferred;• Knowledge of related legislation and Canada Revenue Agency requirements; and• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel;

This regular, full-time position is included in the CUPE bargaining unit. 2010 hourly wagesfor the position are $21.55 - $24.99 based on 35 hours per week, plus an attractive fringebenefit package. 2011 rates will be set once a new collective bargaining agreement can benegotiated. Qualified individuals who are interested in the challenge this position offers, areinvited to submit their applications by 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 25th, 2011 to:

David SvetlichnyChief Financial OfficerPO Box 638, Oliver, BC V0H [email protected]: 250-485-6201 Fax: 250-498-4466

We sincerely thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

KIWANIS MARKET 34782-91st Street

(Sawmill Road)Open for sales: 8:30 to 12:30 Saturdays.

B16 Oliver Chronicle Wednesday, May 18, 2010 SPORTS

• Full Bobcat / Augering Service

• Decks

• Lawn Maintenance

• Snow Removal

• Pruning and Trimming

• Lawn and Yard Prep

• Fences and Misc

REDUCE WATERING WITH:Drought tolerant perennials, ornamental grasses and cacti.Drought tolerant perennials, ornamental grasses and cacti.

5 minutes north of Oliver on Island Road (93rd St)

NOW OPEN TUESDAY - SATURDAY9 am - 4 pm

FREE TREE WITH EvERy pURCHASE!

Cool weather in Oliver last Sunday didn’t keep Jeff Symonds from winning the Olym-pic distance race at the Wine Capital of Canada Triathlon.

The Penticton athlete was the top Olym-pic male with a time of 1:55:32. Finishing three minutes later to win second was Oli-

ver Piggin, also from Penticton. Anthony Toth from Chilliwack placed third with a time of 1:59:16.

Christine Fletcher from Vancouver was the female Olympic champion with a time of 2:15:51. Tegan Owens and Kari Bailey fi n-ished second and third, respectively.

John Pexman from Calgary won the shorter sprint race with a time of 59:14. Sec-ond and third place went to Kirk Vandewe-ghe and Dave Pexman, respectively.

The female sprint champion was Erica C. Moser-Reschreite with a time of 1:14:47. Nicole Warren and Valerie Balogh fi nished

second and third, respectively.The Olympic race featured a 1.5 kilome-

tre swim, a 40 kilometre bike ride, and a 10 kilometre run. The sprint race featured a 750-metre swim, a 20 kilometre bike ride, and a fi ve kilometre run.

Russell Work photo

The Wine Capital of Canada Triathlon saw more than 100 athletes compete in the sprint event. Here, they take the plunge in Tuc-el-Nuit Lake at the start of the race. John Pexman from Calgary won the event with a time of 59:14. The top female fi nisher was Erica C. Moser-Reschreite with a time of 1:14:47.

Penticton athletes dominate Oliver triathlon

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