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Public Works crews have been busy erecting the new street signs in town. For example, 107th Street has been changed to Spartan Street. While some residents anticipate the change, others don’t.

Candidates tackle street signs, Centennial ParkLast week’s forum at the Oliver legion saw the candi-

dates answer numerous questions from the audience.Local resident Guy Deschatelets expressed his beef about

the street renaming project. “I don’t understand it. Canada Post says there are only fi ve or six streets that have prob-lems, yet council is changing all the streets.”

Deschatelets said this project is costing people a lot of

money, and asked if it’s too late to change back to the old system.

Candidate Tyrone Borba said the Town already spent the money on the signs.

Incumbent Jack Bennest said he initially was opposed to changing the grid system, but council did not support his views. However, he noted there are benefi ts to changing to street names, for example, it makes areas more identifi able and easier to locate.

Mayoral incumbent Pat Hampson said public meetings

were held to get input from residents, and the consensus was to switch to names.

Area C incumbent Allan Patton said Canada Post initi-ated the change because it is getting rid of rural routes. He said the changes were made with input from the public.

Resident John Chapman asked the candidates what their view was on protecting Centennial Park as a green space as opposed to developing the Wine Village there.

Candidate Corinne Janow said Centennial Park is a gem

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A road full of SOUR GRAPES to the people giving our Public Works

employees a hard time for erecting the new street signs in Oliver. They are

only doing their jobs and do not deserve such

treatment.-A concerned citizen

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in Oliver, and green space is too hard to come by to give it away for development.

Candidate Linda Larson said she would rather see Centennial Park open to everyone, not just RV users. She noted the Wine Village concept is not a bad idea, it just needs revamping.

Candidate Dave Mattes said he favours keeping the park the way it is, but noted it should be upgraded to accommodate more modern RV units.

Incumbent Terry Schafer said the park could be developed to bring more dollars to the community.

Area C incumbent Allan Patton said he favours the Wine Village project, which can incorporate desired green space.

Area C candidate Joel Malcolm said he doesn’t favour the Wine Village idea in Oliver because it will compete with other wineries. He stated the area should remain as a park, but not a commercial enterprise.

Hampson said the Town gains revenue from the park (from RV users), so he is not adverse to keeping the status quo. Oliver is more than just wine, he pointed out.

Candidate Jack Bennest said a portion of the park should be dedicated for public use, not contract use. Borba agreed with this idea.

Candidate Maureen Doerr said the area is an opportune place to locate a new hotel, which is needed in Oliver. She noted that green space can be incorporated into a hotel plan.

Another resident asked Patton what scientifi c data he is working on in the liquid waste management plan for Gallagher Lake.

The woman disputed the claims that water quality is deteriorating and septic systems are failing. “Our septic system is not failing and our drink-

ing water is fi ne.” She also raised a concern about the costs of upgrading to a sewer system.

Patton said the RDOS is not pushing the plan on anyone, adding that he feels the costs are too high and he’s going to do his best to lower them.

In another question, candidates were asked what they would do to en-sure that the Frank Venables Auditorium is rebuilt.

Doerr said it will have to come down to citizens and fundraising.Janow said the school board proposals to the Ministry of Education in-

clude a new auditorium.Larson and Schafer expressed their fi rm belief that the community will

support the auditorium again.Patton said the rebuild will happen as long as the Town and Area C con-

tinue the funding formula.Malcom said he defi nitely supports resurrecting the auditorium.Hampson said he and Patton will go to the provincial Treasury Board

and stress that a new auditorium must be fully funded.Mayoral candidate Ron Havanes said they must continue to be vigilant

in order to keep the funding intact.Borba said, “No matter what, the auditorium has to be rebuilt.”Resident Bill Ross asked why council is considering spending nearly

$200,000 on paving a section of the east river walkway when the bushy hike and bike trail is in dire need of maintenance.

Hampson said council is in the midst of acquiring a licence of occupa-tion to maintain the trail. Hovanes said he wasn’t prepared to increase taxes for something that wasn’t urgent (paving the walkway).

Patton said they are trying to secure tenure on the hike and bike path.

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“It appears it entered the corner too quickly,” said RCMP spokesman Cpl. Dan Moskaluk.

The corner has a fl ashing amber light warning motorists to slow down to 40 km/h.

The momentum carried the trailer unit right over the barriers and almost into the lake. Part of the trailer broke open and spilled huge bundles of peat moss, some of which began fl oating out into the middle of the lake and later had to be retrieved by boat.

The driver, a 65-year-old male from Grand Forks, managed to escape the tractor unharmed. He was later charged with driving too fast.

Moskaluk said a small amount of diesel fuel leaked from the rig, but it was reportedly contained by the Okanagan Falls Volunteer Fire Department.

It took several hours to tow the tractor unit out of that spot, and one lane had to be shut down.

Since the accident occurred, fl ashing signs have been erected, monitoring the speed of motorists approaching the sharp curve. Once again, local res-idents are calling for improved safety at this cor-ner. Some believe the road should be straightened out to prevent future mishaps and fatalities.

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If nations had a Handbook of Ethics and Common Sense as required reading in all tech research labs and corporate boardrooms, we mightn’t have this

problem, because scientists and multinationals would know the difference between benefi cial science and experimentation for its own sake and refrain from the latter. And maybe we wouldn’t need to arm ourselves with groups like GE-free BC to help us protect our food sources from corporations like Monsanto that want to control the rights to what we eat and how it is produced.

People who oppose greed-driven genetic engineer-ing aren’t members of the Flat Earth Society. They are Phil Farmer and Tom Teacher, Linda Lawyer and Mol-ly Manager who want to know where their food origi-nates, whether it is healthy or creates new allergens, and whether it is safe to consume or hides a ticking genetic time bomb for future generations.

However, when mid-sized universities like Guelph in Ontario are capable of engineering a line of designer pigs, and when a US company is bent on bringing out an altered version of Atlantic salmon from a research facility in PEI, people become increasingly concerned that some multinationals are becoming unprincipled drivers in a vehicle without brakes.

It is time to call a halt. No one disputes the great advances made by scientists with passionate convic-tions or the positive discoveries made in medicine and other disciplines, but what is occurring now in many laboratories is neither great nor benefi cial. It is a race for dominance. As Lucy Sharratt of CBAN pointed out, “Monsanto owns 86 per cent of all the genetically engineered seed sown around the world. And one of the fundamental problems with this technology is it really facilitates corporate control over seed. And if a farmer who hasn’t signed a contract is found with patented seed on their property, they can be sued.”

Will corporations control the access to animals, fi sh and fowl next? Scientists and growers like Sum-merland’s Neal Carter claim GMOs can exist along-side organic and conventional farms. That’s unlikely. Birds, bees and wind will make cross-contamination inevitable leading to the demise of the organic in-dustry, while conventional markets here and abroad would dwindle as consumers lose confi dence in the food’s origins.

The RDOS board turned down Area C director Allan Patton’s motion to create a district-wide GE-free zone and a moratorium on uncontained GMO research in the region. But it is to their credit that they have left the door open for further discussion.

As Patton says, “I don’t want GMOs within 500 miles of my farm.”

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Editor, Oliver Chronicle:

A short while ago, while crossing the street to my bank, a driver was quickly turning and came close to hitting me.

I yelled out, where the hell did you learn to drive? It’s not the fi rst time that’s happened.

People have to slow down and pay attention to the peo-

ple that are walking in crosswalk areas. But no, the drivers have this attitude; get out of my way, or me fi rst, get out of the way or I’ll hit you.

There’s no consideration for anyone anymore, and that’s sad.

Jack G. Mullin, Oliver

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Town was bullied by Canada PostEditor, Oliver Chronicle:

(The following is a letter to the mayor of Oliver.)I was at the meeting on October 25 at the legion hall to

hear your explanation on the street signs change and why the changes were made. I got a lot of talk on how Canada Post forced these changes on the taxpayers of Oliver. Well, I was not pleased with the answer I got and felt I had to write this letter.

Well, let me say that I think they bullied you into mak-ing the changes of renaming the streets of Oliver. I believe that the smart and cheapest way to solve this problem was very simple.

All that you had to do was divide the town into three areas. From the river and 350th right up to Fairview Moun-tain, using 350th as the main cut-off. Any streets to the north of 350th could have been called Northwest and the south side called Southwest. Then from the river and 350th east, should have been called east Oliver. The reason for not going north or south on the east side is simple – after 71st Street, the land is not in Oliver and the south side of the apartments including Quinta Ferreira winery is in the town boundary, after that, it is not, so the only area to ex-

pand would be north but that is still on the east side of the river.

Now if Canada Post told you that could not work, they then pulled the hat over your eyes. A good example that this works is the city of Calgary that has divided the city into four areas, North East, North West, South East and South West, and it works there. They have over one mil-lion people there and they have streets that go from the south to north with no bridge to cross. If it can work in Calgary I am sure in a small town like Oliver there should be no problem, and yes, they also have common mailboxes that you have to go and pick up your mail.

I think that Canada Post pulled a fast one and you fell for it hook, line and sinker. The cost to the taxpayers would not have cost so much just adding North West or South West or East to the signs on the street already there.

Now the taxpayers are burdened with the cost of these changes, which will cost some people a lot of money. I sent an email with this idea but never got a response. I guess one voice does not mean much to you. So good job, mayor.

Guy Deschatelets, Oliver

Editor, Oliver Chronicle:

During my campaigning I have been asked several times why council is in favour of spending money on roads. I want to clarify that staff have provided council with a list of major roadworks which they believe should get priority.

Council identifi ed some of those which it believes should get fi rst attention based on requests to individual council-lors by their constituents. The decision council made when establishing the list was based on importance and what we believed was a maximum that the taxpayers might consid-

er reasonable. The cut-off point after our discussions was a maximum of $60 per household per year.

This referendum is a question on whether or not resi-dents want us to borrow the money to pay for these major repairs. If they say “no” then we do not borrow the money. If they say “yes” we do not necessarily have to borrow the amount authorized by the referendum; we could borrow a small portion of the amount and do one project.

Mayor Pat Hampson, Oliver

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World’s population boomentirely African problem

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According to the United Nations, the world’s popu-lation will pass the seven billion mark at the end of this month, and there will be much tutting and shak-ing of heads over its pre-diction that we will be 10 million by the end of the century. But almost no-body will have the temer-ity to point out that this is almost entirely an African problem.

The United Nations Pop-ulation Fund’s own num-bers tell the story. Africa currently has one-seventh of the world’s people: just over one billion. But during the rest of the century, the UN agency predicts, this single continent will add an extra 2.6 billion people, more than tripling in popu-lation, while all the rest of the world adds just half a billion.

If it weren’t for the African popula-tion boom, the world’s population would never exceed 7.5 billion. That is still prob-ably twice as many people as the planet’s resources could support comfortably for more than a couple of generations – but birth rates are falling to below replacement level in most places. If that were happening in Africa too, the global population could be headed back down well before 2100.

It isn’t happening in Africa, or at least not nearly fast enough. Nor is the UN na-ively projecting current birth rates into the indefinite future. It assumes that the cur-rent average fertility rate for the African continent of 4.6 children per woman will fall to only three children per woman by 2045, though some countries – Niger, Mali and Uganda, for example – will continue to have higher birth rates.

The problem is that replacement level is 2.2 children per woman. Africa may well reach that level by late in the century, but the population growth will continue for a further 30-40 years, until the last genera-tion from the baby-boom days has grown up and had its own 2.2 children per family. So a total African population of 3.6 billion by the end of the century – a third of the human race – is probably as good as it is go-ing to get.

If African birth-rates do not decline steeply, it could be a great deal worse. If the current rate of African population growth persisted, we would have a global total of fifteen billion people by the end of the cen-tury, with about half of them crammed into that single continent. But let’s go with the optimistic assumption that there will be “only” ten billion of us.

What will the African population boom mean for the rest of the world, and for Africa itself? It may be a surprisingly self-contained disaster.

An Africa that more than triples its population during the rest of this century will certainly still be the world’s poorest

continent at the end of it. Even the current improve-ment in economic growth rates in many African coun-tries is largely cancelled out by population growth: few countries are seeing sig-nificant rises in per capita income.

If Africans stay poor, then their impact on the rest of the world will be slight. They will not become ma-jor consumers of resources imported from elsewhere, because they cannot afford them. Even their impact on

the global environment, while not negligi-ble, will be quite limited. It is high-income consumers of energy, manufactured goods and processed foods who really count when it comes to global issues like climate change.

Three hundred million Americans have more effect on the global environment than would three billion Africans living more or less in their present style. Subsis-tence farmers mostly affect the local en-vironment, even when there are a lot of them. If they degrade their land, pollute their rivers and destroy their forests, the damage they do is mostly to themselves. Urban slum dwellers do even less damage to the global environment.

If no miracle intervenes, the African con-tinent is going to have a very hard time in this century. It is already the only continent to experience recurrent famines, and they will probably get much worse. Civil wars and massacres are already more frequent in Africa than anywhere else, and that too will get worse, because people under great pressure rarely behave well.

What, if anything, can be done about this? Even a big push to make contraception available to the hundred million African women who do not now have easy access to it would not substantially change the out-come at this point. Only a brutally enforced one-child policy like China’s could do that, and it is simply impossible to believe that this could be done in any African state.

Africans have done nothing wrong, nor indeed is their birth-rate higher than those on other continents at various past times. But there is only a limited time available to get the birth-rate down once modern medicine and sanitation have brought the death-rate down.

Grow fast enough economically, and your people will have smaller families as they get more prosperous. Stay poor for too long, and population growth will over-whelm you. For various reasons, none of them their own fault, Africans have stayed poor for too long. Individual countries can still save themselves, and some will, but the continent as a whole probably cannot.

Few people say that because it’s too pain-ful to contemplate, and because it is politi-cally incorrect. But a lot of people know it.

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Admittance ticket includes a Riedel glass, two tastings, great food and some lively entertainment.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of Electoral Area ‘C’ (Oliver Rural) of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen that an election by voting is necessary to elect an Electoral Area Director for a three-year term commencing December 2011 and terminating in the fall of 2014, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

Electoral Area ‘C’ (Oliver Rural) Director – One (1) to be elected

Surname Usual Name Jurisdiction of Residence MALCOLM JOEL 37620 Fairview White Lake Road, Oliver, BC PATTON ALLAN 32269 - 87 Street, Oliver, BC

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opportunities. Voters who reside in East Gate Manning Park of Electoral Area “H” are eligible to use mail-in ballot, without

meeting the above two requirements, as it is remote from the voting places.

To receive a mail-in ballot package you must first submit, a mail-in ballot application to the Regional District office between November 1, 2011 and November 17, 2011. To obtain the application please go to the website, www.rdos.bc.ca, click on Direct Links choose Elections 2011 click on Mail-in Ballot Voting. If there is no challenge to registering you as an eligible elector, we will put your name on a list to receive a mail-in ballot package. The mail-in ballot package contains instructions, a ballot and the necessary return envelopes that will protect the secrecy of your vote.

Non-Resident Property Electors must also complete the Non-Resident Property Elector Application and if applicable a Non-Resident Property Elector Consent form to accompany the mail-in ballot application. Also available on our website. Please contact the Regional District Office for further clarification.

In order for your ballot to be counted in the election, it is your responsibility to return the mail-in ballot package to the Chief Election Officer no later than 8:00 p.m. on General Voting Day - November 19, 2011.

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There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements:

18 years of age or older (born November, 19, 1993 or earlier) Canadian Citizen Resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day Resident of OR registered owner of real property in the electoral area for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and Not otherwise disqualified by law from voting.

Resident electors will need two pieces of identification that together prove who you are and where you live. One of them must have your signature on it (i.e. Driver’s License). Photo identification is not required.

Non-resident property electors may register in advance or at the voting place. However, if you choose to register at the time you vote, you must produce proof that you are the registered owner of the property. If you are one of two or more owners, you must also demonstrate – in writing – that you have the consent of the majority of all owners to vote as the non-resident property elector. Applicants must provide two pieces of identification that together prove who you are and where you live. One of them must have your signature on it (i.e. Driver’s License). Photo identification is not required. Check with the Regional District for a more detailed explanation of the registration procedures.

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GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of Electoral Area ‘C’ (Oliver Rural) on Saturday, November 19, 2011 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location - Oliver Community Centre – 36003 – 79th Street, Oliver, BC

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GMO-free zone motion defeatedArea C director Allan Patton wasn’t surprised at all.He expected the RDOS board to defeat his motion to des-

ignate the region as a GMO-free zone. Even his call for a moratorium on uncontained GMO (genetically modified organisms) research was rejected.

“We don’t need to do this GE (genetically engineered) Franken-food thing. It (the 8-4 vote) went as I expected.”

A genetically modified organism is an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineer-ing techniques. These techniques use DNA molecules from different sources, which are combined into one molecule to create a new set of genes. This DNA is then transferred into an organism, giving it modified genes.

GMOs are used in biologi-cal and medical research, and in agriculture (golden rice, for example).

The most widely adopted (and controversial) appli-cation of GMO technology is patent-protected food crops, which are resistant to commercial herbicides.

The largest share of GMO crops planted globally are owned by the US firm Mon-

santo. In the corn market, Monsanto’s triple-stack corn is the market leader in the US. American corn farmers plant-ed more than 32 million acres of triple-stack corn in 2008.

The global commercial value of biotech crops grown in 2008 was estimated to be $130 billion.

These statistics bother Patton, who doesn’t fancy anti-browning apples and worries that GE foods will restrict our markets. “Some areas may not take our (modified) crops.”

Prior to the RDOS vote, board members debated the is-sue. Patton said some of the members felt they didn’t know enough about the topic to vote in favour of the motion. Others said they didn’t know what impacts the motion would have on the local agriculture industry. Some even stated the issue was too big for the RDOS to deal with, sug-gesting it should be a provincial matter. Patton said this may be something that municipalities can deal with on their own.

He stated the other issue is enforcement. How would you enforce it, and what’s the point of having a GE-free zone if you can’t enforce the rules?

Concern was also raised about GE research being impor-tant to other countries that may consider it a solution to feeding the planet. But Patton said his motion is not a blan-ket policy that would prohibit all GE research.

The director noted that multinational companies con-trol everything from the ground to the sea, including what’s on our plates.

Patton said the BC Fruit Growers’ Association has stated its concern about GMOs.


Larsen appointed to APC boardCort Larsen has been appointed as a new member of the

Electoral Area C Advisory Planning Commission.Larsen fills the position left vacant by the resignation of

Harold King. A letter was forwarded to King thanking him

for his contribution to the commission and helping guide the planning of rural Oliver.

Area C director Allan Patton requested that Larsen be appointed as the new member.

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Candidates running for Oliver council and Area C gave their two cents worth last week during a forum held at the legion hall.

The packed event, hosted by the South Okanagan Cham-ber of Commerce, gave each candidate a chance to impress the audience. Each gave opening and closing statements, and answered questions from the Chamber and the audi-ence.

Council candidate Linda Larson, who held the position of mayor from 1997-2005, said Oliver needs a hotel to accom-modate large events. It also needs to take another look at its water metering system.

“I’m one of many disgruntled taxpayers whose water bill has almost doubled, and I’m using less water than a year ago.”

Larson pointed to her experience on council and her ability to listen. She also said the minor-ity of disgruntled people in town should not hold sway over the will of the silent majority.

Tyrone Borba, the youngest candidate seeking to represent the Town, prompted laugh-ter when he said there are too many “elderly” people on council.

“I want to help bridge the gap between the youth and seniors in town.”

The 20-year-old is an active member of Oliver/Osoyoos Search and Rescue, and volunteers with the RCMP. He has also done bylaw enforcement work.

Borba said more needs to be done to connect with local youth and give them more things to do instead of wander the streets at night. He would also like to see the skate-board park cleaned up so kids aren’t subjected to alcohol and drugs.

Council incumbent Terry Schafer pointed to his 12 years of experience on council, saying it’s not a job for the faint of heart. “You soon learn that fresh ideas get side-stepped by trying to meet everyone’s needs.”

Schafer chairs the Restorative Justice committee, and noted how the program saves court time and money.

Council candidate Dave Mattes was born and raised in Oliver. He received his business management certification, and operated several businesses.

Mattes said his number one priority is to hold the line on tax increases, noting people’s paycheques are not getting any bigger. He also wants council to develop a plan to at-tract investors to Oliver.

Mattes stated that council needs to develop alternate ways to lower people’s water metering costs.

Incumbent Jack Bennest jumped ahead of the game by answering the Chamber’s three questions. He said he would reinstate the business vote, noting that businesses should have more say in the community.

He also indicated his support for a district municipality, but only if the rural area wants to amalgamate.

As for ensuring economic growth, Bennest said council has done everything in its power to attract business to Oli-ver (Southwinds Crossing, for example).

Joel Malcolm, a long-time barber who’s running for Area C director, promised to exercise common sense and to rep-resent the views of the people. He stated his opposition to being a dictator in an office, and doesn’t believe in erecting signs during an election.

Malcolm said he doesn’t believe in entering onto private property unannounced, and would not knock on doors during the election without the owner’s permission.

Council candidate Ron Ethier, an electrician, said he has noticed a lot of people aren’t proud of their town. “They’re always looking at somewhere else to spend their dollars, so I want to change that.”

Ethier said people should shop locally to strengthen Oli-ver’s economy.

Councillor hopeful Corinne Janow considered running in 1998 but put that on hold to run a vineyard, start a busi-ness and raise children. She said her goals on council in-clude rebuilding the Frank Venables Auditorium, getting rid of the sewer smell in town, attracting more business,

practicing fiscal responsibililty and creating sustainability.Janow noted that her name is last on the ballot. “Don’t

just tick off the first four names because there’s good stuff happening at the bottom.”

Area C incumbent Allan Patton said people have seen him in action and know he’s an advocate of farmland pres-ervation, water quality, parks and recreation, and smart growth principles.

“I believe I’ve represented the interests of Area C in an effective and positive manner.”

Patton said he will continue to lobby the government to ensure that Testalinda slide victims receive positive settle-ments for their properties.

He also noted he will do his best to reduce the costs of proposed Gallagher Lake sewer hookups.

Council candidate Maureen Doerr has a background in banking, business and the food industry. She has volun-teered extensively for the past 26 years in various roles, such as the Oliver Ambassador program, the Rotary Club, and the Oliver Business Association.

Doerr said council needs to preserve what the commu-nity already has, yet be open to growth. Without a will-ingness to develop infrastructure, it will be a burden to maintain what we have, she said. She noted the Airport Strategic Plan is a positive step that will move the Town into the 21st century.

Mayoral candidate Ron Hovanes said it’s important that Oliver does not lose its small town flavour. Yet he wants to work on filling the remaining empty lots downtown and focus on getting a hotel for Oliver.

Hovanes also stated that people need to be informed, and wants the public to have more say before anything is a done deal. The candidate pointed to his past experience on council (nine years), including three years as mayor.

Mayoral incumbent Pat Hampson said you either lead, follow or get out of the way. He said he chose to lead and not be easily swayed by controversy.

Hampson noted he has 36 years of municipal experience, including nine years on Oliver council. He stated there has been positive change in the community over the past three years, including the construction of Southwinds Crossing, which brought 114 jobs to Oliver.

Candidates forum fills legionhall as vote seekers talk shop


The youngest coun-cil candidate, Tyrone Borba, prompted laughter when he said there are too many elderly people on council. He wants to bridge the gap between youth and seniors in town.


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NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the Oliver Trustee Electoral Area Of School District No. 53 (Okanagan Similkameen) that an election by voting is necessary to elect two (2) school trustees for a three-year term, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 53 (OKANAGAN SIMILKAMEEN)

SCHOOL TRUSTEE – Two (2) to be electedSurname Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence

Oliver BCMartinCATTERMOLEOliver BCTamelaEDWARDSOliver BCTracyHUNTOliver BCRobZANDEE

GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors of School District No. 53 (Okanagan Similkameen), Oliver Trustee Electoral Area, on:

Saturday, November 19, 2011 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location:

Oliver Community Centre, 36003 79th Street, Oliver, BCElector registration (for voting day only registration):There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declara-tion that you meet the following requirements:

18 years of age or olderCanadian citizenresident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting dayresident of OR registered owner of real property in the Oliver Trustee Elec-toral Area for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, andnot otherwise disqualified by law from voting.

••••

•Resident electors will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identifica-tion must prove both residency and identity.Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the majority of the property owners.ADVANCE VOTING will be open at the Oliver Community Centre – Meeting Room #2, 36003 79th Street, Oliver, BC on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm.Chief Election Officer

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From left, Patrick Turner, Craig Bjornson, David Badger and Tom Szalay rehearse a tribal dance sequence in SOAP’s production of The Wild Guys. The men play four city slickers on a men’s sen-sitivity weekend trying to discover themselves while lost in the woods. This Canadian comedy will run November 25-26 in Osoyoos and December 2-3 in Oliver. Tickets are on sale at Sundance Video and Your Dollar Store in Osoyoos.

Craig Bjornson lets loose with a gutter-al yell, beats his chest, and hoists a heavy stick into the air. He’s not having a bad day; he’s in rehearsal for the South Okanagan Amateur Players’ production of “The Wild Guys” by Andrew Wreggit and Rebecca Shaw. This Canadian comedy hits the stage November 25–26 in Osoyoos and December 2–3 in Oliver.

The “Wild Guys” in the plot are four mid-dle-aged men dissatisfied with their work-a-day lives who embark on a men’s sensi-tivity weekend in the woods. The intention is to reconnect with their primal manly na-ture while also getting in touch with their feelings. Each character has different mo-tivations for going on the camping retreat, and each has their own set of insecurities and fears to face. Of course, things go from bad to worse when the men become hope-lessly lost in the bush and discover their food pack has been replaced with a back-pack of beer.

Playing the four wild guys are Tom Sza-lay, Patrick Turner, David Badger and new-comer Bjornson. There has been plenty of camaraderie and male bonding during the rehearsal period.

The all-male cast is under the direction of Ted Osborne. In a case of life mimicking art, Osborne’s rehearsals incorporate the macho antics of hockey cheers and Neil Young singalongs and the more introspec-tive discussions of character motivation and development. The guys are revelling in the opportunity to let testosterone rule.

Tickets are on sale at Sundance Video in Oliver and Your Dollar Store with More in Osoyoos.

While the Osoyoos venue remains at the OSS Mini-theatre, the Oliver run will be held on the Oliver Senior Centre stage. A portion of ticket sales will be dedicated to a new theatre, after the Venables Audito-rium fire.

For more information or to help behind the scenes, contact [email protected] or 250-498-3597.

‘Wild Guys’ are comingPenelope Johnson

Special to the Chronicle

Water bill a burden to owner

Yet another resident is calling for coun-cil to revamp the Town’s water metering charges that he calls a “burden” to many homeowners, including himself.

Robert Bull, who owns a half-acre prop-erty on Fairview Road, asked council to give him a break on his water metering costs, which have nearly doubled (from $407 to $795).

“I find this an unconscionable increase. I’ve made every effort to cut back on my water usage.”

Bull said when his area was annexed years ago, he was assured that he would retain access to irrigation water. But that never happened. Now he has to use domes-tic water to irrigate his lawn, which is very costly. “I don’t want to put expensive water on my lawn.”

Bull said this is a hardship on him, so he asked council to lessen the burden by ex-amining a different (lower) rate for people in his situation, on larger residential prop-erties.

Bull said water meters are probably a good idea in the long run, and he doesn’t have a problem with paying for domestic water. But there is no justification for dou-bling anyone’s water rates, he stated.

Water Councillor Andre Miller explained that the Town had to install water meters in order to get government money for the water twinning project in the rural area.

Mayor Pat Hampson said it doesn’t seem right to charge a domestic rate for irriga-tion purposes.

Councillor Marji Basso called for a report from staff looking into the situation.

Fellow Councillor Jack Bennest said it would be helpful to see a list of all the prop-erties that pay more than the flat rate.



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• Will continue to support the OIB bid for the correctional facility.

• Will ensure the Airport Strategic Plan leads to further business opportunities at our airport.

• Will ensure the 2012 council supports conducting a business case analysis for a hotel.

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(The following is an interview with school trustee incumbent Tamela Edwards who is seeking re-election.)

Q: What compelled you to seek re-elec-tion?

A: Oliver needs a representative with board experience. Our district has faced and will continue to face big issues such as the rebuilding of SOSS, Frank Venables The-atre, Neighbourhoods of Learning facility and the ongoing challenges associated with the ministry’s funding formula (which de-termines the dollars each district receives to operate and maintain the schools). It’s my desire to continue to be a part of these projects and see them through to comple-tion.

My passion for education and children are what compel me to run for another term. I feel that my three years of active service and experience are an asset to the district and families of Oliver, and I’m hop-ing voters will see that as important too.

Q: What is your background? A: My professional background is in

business accounting and office administra-tion. I am also a parent and I have always been an active volunteer with PAC, school and community events, including taking part in the school planning councils.

Q: What more do you want to accom-

plish as school trustee? A: Now is a pivotal time for the BC educa-

tion system. Presently, BC school trustees have been invited to begin dialogue with the ministry about what a new funding for-mula might look like for education. This is a hot issue for our district that has fallen vic-tim to the threat of school closures due to the inadequacy of this old funding system. I plan to fight for this change.

I am an advocate for enriched education. I want to be an advocate for school oppor-tunities that expose our children to life-experiences and our world.

Diverse exposure to the arts, social stud-ies, languages, sciences, athletics, trades and travel both first-hand and through literature help to broaden our children’s greater understanding of who they are in-dividually and where they want to go after they leave public school.

I am an advocate for all vulnerable learn-ers, and will continue to serve as their voice (and their parents and educators) to see that they are provided with all the as-sistance and opportunities our system can provide.

Q: What educational issues do you feel strongly about in this district?

A: Being an active participant in the dia-logue to change the funding formula. Cre-ating a new formula that would not place

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Oliver school trustee incumbent Tamela Edwards shares a moment with BC Education Minister George Abbott during a recent visit to Southern Okanagan Secondary School.

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NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTINGPUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the Town of Oliver, that an election by voting is necessary to elect a Mayor and four Councillors for a term commencing December 2011 and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

Mayor – One (1) to be elected

Surname Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence

HOVANES Ron 7132 362nd Avenue, Oliver, BCHAMPSON Pat 11348 354th Avenue, Oliver, BC

Councillor – Four (4) to be elected

Surname Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence

MATTES David 11385 352nd Avenue, Oliver, BCBENNEST Jack #18-8747 369th Avenue, Oliver, BCDOERR Maureen 8756 310A Avenue, Oliver, BCBORBA Tyrone 11579 350th Avenue, Oliver, BCSCHAFER Terry 37405 93rd Street, Oliver, BCLARSON Linda 36869 85th Street, Oliver, BCETHIER Ronald 37051 81A Street, Oliver, BCJANOW Corinne 10749 350A Avenue, Oliver, BC

GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of the Town of Oliver on Saturday, November 19, 2011 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. at the following location:

Oliver Community Centre36003 - 79th Street, Oliver, B.C.

ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be open to qualified electors of the Town of Oliver on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. at the following location:

Oliver Community Centre Room #236003 - 79th Street, Oliver, B.C.

SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIESA special voting opportunity will be open at the Sunnybank Retirement Home between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 11:30 A.M. on Saturday, November 19, 2011 and the South Okanagan General Hospital between the hours of 1:00 P.M. and 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 19, 2011. These special voting opportunities are restricted to residents of the Town of Oliver who are retirement home residents, hospital patients or employees of either Sunnybank or South Okanagan General Hospital who are unable to vote on General Voting Day or during the Advance Voting Opportunity.

Elector Registration There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements:

• 18 years of age or older• Canadian citizen• Resident of B.C. for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day• Resident of or registered owner of real property in the Town of Oliver for at least 30

days immediately preceding voting day, and• Not otherwise disqualified by law from voting.

Resident electors will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.

Non-resident property electors will be required to fill out an application for registration by providing proof of ownership of the property (title certificate, current title search or tax notice); 2 pieces of identification confirming your identity (one of which must contain your signature); and a non-resident property elector consent form of the majority of the registered owners, if there is more than one owner. The consent form states that you are the one owner of the property who is designated as the Non-Resident Property Elector.

Non-Resident Property Electors are encouraged to fill out the application and produce the required documentation at the Town of Oliver, 35016 97th Street, Oliver, BC between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday prior to Saturday November 19,2011. Applications are available on the website at www.oliver.ca. Applications will also be available on general voting day and advance voting at the respectful voting locations.

Heather Piotz, Chief Election OfficerPO Box 638 Oliver, BC V0H 1T0 • Tel: 250.485.6200 • Fax: 250.498.4466 • www.oliver.ca


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student enrolment above the quality of education is criti-cal to our district as our regional demographics sometimes work against us.

I feel strongly about providing early learning opportu-nities, such as Strong Start.

Many people may not realize that the board is also re-sponsible for creating learning opportunities to “all gen-erations of learners.” I would like to be an advocate for more course offerings through our YouLearn centres and the new Centre for Learning, which will eventually be run out of SOSS.

Maintaining a healthy student body is also an issue for our district. Programs such as our “Farm-to-School” salad/lunch program are a fantastic investment in the health of our children. I’d like to make sure these continue.

Implementing more 21 Century Learning practices, spe-cifically personalized learning and technology is impor-tant. Personalized Learning puts the learning at the cen-tre, and empowers teachers to provide each student with an education tailored to his or her specific learning needs, interests and aptitudes.

Improving student achievement through technology training and hands-on experience will also better prepare our children for the world ahead.

Q: Some people saw you as closed off during the school closure talks. How do you respond to that?

A: I really wanted to hear from parents during that time, but was prevented from contacting anyone due to a district protocol. Unknown to the public, I did read every email or letter that was sent to me. These concerns were presented by me, at various meetings and had an impact on the positive outcome.

At the first opportunity, I did break with protocol to speak “my opinion” at a parents’ meeting to let them know that I would be motioning that Tuc-el-Nuit not be closed.

Q: In hindsight, would you have done anything different during these talks?

A: Emphatically yes! I would find a creative way to com-municate with the community and meet board policy. The past would never repeat itself.

Q: What is your idea of fiscal management, and how would you see that carried out?

A: Employing smart, creative thinkers in our head of-fice and school administration is one way to maintain a fiscally responsible district. I took part in the process that entered several shared services agreements, that allows our district to share the cost of employing high-level, ex-perienced individuals. Our team knows how to work with the funds provided to us by the ministry and get the most out of every dollar. This team provides thorough reporting to the board, so we can make wise decisions.

Q: What assets can you continue to bring to the board table?

A: Experience in dealing with big issues. Over the last three years, especially this last year, I have developed a set of skills — only available through experience. Good deci-sion-making is only possible if you have good, complete and accurate information. As a trustee, I know what ques-tions to ask, and where to find that information.

I am a good listener. I have the time to continue my commitment to each school PAC in order to provide cur-rent school board information to parents and be available to answer questions and listen to parents’ concerns. I be-lieve that parents are our most important partner group when it comes to our children’s education.

I am an advocate for all children. I appreciate the need for talented educators, small schools and for bringing quality education to all members of our community.

Q: What change, if any, would you like to see in the dis-trict?

A: I would like to see more fundraising initiatives for the educational opportunities that the district can not pay for.

And building profit centres for the district will help pick up the cost of “extras” and not make us so vulnerable to the funding from the province.

I’d like to improve the relationship and shared opportu-nities with each township. Here in Oliver such joint activi-ties included the rebuilding of the Frank Venables Theatre. Presently, in my roll as trustee, I also work with Parks and Recreation to look for more learning opportunities and shared overhead.

Q: What improvements are needed? A: I would like to speak to the need in Oliver as this is the

area I am most familiar with. One immediate improvement is to establish a safe pick-

up and drop-off of students at Oliver Elementary and SOSS. We are all working through an imperfect situation that needs a plan. I am committed to finalizing a long-term plan that works for everyone and keeps these areas safe for the students.

NOVEMBER 11th - INTER-DENOMINATIONAL SERVICE at 9:45 a.m.

IN THE OLIVER COMMUNITY CENTRE, CENOTAPH SERVICE AT 10:55 a.m.

This is a community service and everyone is invited to attend.

“REMEMBER, THINK, PARTICIPATE”During the Parade all traffic will be rerouted up 364th Ave. then south

along 99th St. to 350th Avenue (Fairview Rd.) and down to 97th St.

PARADE INFORMATION:

10:30 a.m. - Assemble at the Community Centre, Dress - Legion regalia or clothing fitting the occasion - medals and decorations will be worn. Parade Marshall - CHRIS YERBURGH

10:45 a.m. - March to Cenotaph - Order of March: Colour Party, RCMP, Legion Members + other veterans, Cadets - youth organizations, other representatives.

10:55 a.m. - Ceremony at Cenotaph. PLEASE NOTE: (The cenotaph portion of the ceremony will be held in the Community Centre if the weather is severe.) Service will include O’Canada, Prayer by Legion Padre Rev. Ray Turner, Hymn, Last Post, Silence, Act of Remembrance, Reveille, Honour Roll Call, Placing of Wreaths, God Save the Queen.

Following Service: Parade returns to Legion Hall. Members and adult parade participants invited to attend refreshments in Legion Hall. Youth groups participating in the parade will be given a ticket for a hot chocolate and a cookie at the SUBWAY on Main St. following the parade. FREE SHOW at the Oliver Theatre for children starting at 2:00 p.m.

During the parade and cenotaph service on Nov. 11th between 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Residents are advised of the change in traffic patterns during the above times during the closure of 97th St. between 364th Ave. and 350th Ave. (Fairview Rd.) Through Highway Southbound traffic, will be routed up 364th Ave. South on 97th St. down 350th Ave. and back to 97th St.Through Highway Northbound traffic will be routed down 350th Ave., North on 93rd St. to 97th St.

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Kam Crawford brings a true leadership quality to the team, having played 90 games with the BCHL’s Merritt Centennials, whom he captained last season. Kam, or “Craw” as the players call him, is able to control the back end and help each of the other Defencemen become better. He spends a lot of time assisting our young defensive core by always being positive and giving solid advice. As a 20-year old, Kam is also willing to show everyone around him what hard work is all about. He always shows up ready to work and contribute to the club. Kam is the type of individual who all coaches would love to have play for them. His presence on the bench alone helps to settle down the younger players. We look forward to having Kam lead our team throughout the season and into the playoffs.

The last week of practice has been a little ‘hit and miss’ as we have had several players practicing and playing with Junior “A” clubs. Although we have had to make a few adjustments and bring in some of our local affi liate players, the guys have all been working extremely hard. We played two very good teams last weekend, one of which was the Princeton Posse. This was a close game with lots of end to end action, which saw both goaltenders play well, resulting in a 2-1 victory. Our second test of the weekend was against the league leading Kamloops Storm, who entered the game with only one regulation time loss. Our players came out a

little nervous and were gripping their sticks a bit too tightly, resulting in an early Kamloops lead. The second period saw us throw everything we could at their goaltender, who was equal to the challenge. In the third period, we found ourselves having to kill far too many penalties, which took a toll on our energy level, culminating in a 7-4 defeat. All in all, we were quite pleased with the two performances and are beginning to understand what it takes to be considered one of the league’s top clubs --- a strong work ethic and playing a complete game.

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Martin Cattermole dives into trustee election(The following is an interview with Martin Cattermole,

who is running for school trustee in Oliver.)

Q: Why did you decide to run for school trustee?A: I have always believed that education is the corner-

stone of a strong society. Our BC public education system is one of the best in the world. I feel that as a school trustee I can contribute to the evolution of our education system and most importantly support the success of students.

Q: What is your background and involvement in Oliver?A: I am a lifetime resident of BC, the last five years resid-

ing in Oliver. I currently serve as: Co-chair - Frank Venables Auditorium Fundraising Committee (over $130,000 raised to date); director and treasurer – Desert Sun Counselling Society; vice-president – Fairview Mountain Golf Club.

Q: What do you hope to accomplish on the board?A: I hope to bring informed leadership that supports the

success of students. I will: support alternate education paths - trades, arts, sports academics, and learning centres; support initiatives that ensure ESL, aboriginal, and special needs students have the programming they require; build collaborative working relationships with all educational partners to enhance student learning; and support the re-development of SOSS and the Frank Venables Auditorium.

Q: What is your opinion of the current board? Is it doing an adequate job for our children?

A: I believe the school board is doing many things well, for example, the Aboriginal Education Agreement, and Roots of Empathy. However, as with any organization there are areas for improvement. In reviewing School Dis-trict 53’s Student Achievement Plan, student results have shown some improvements over the past several years. The report also shows that there are targets for improve-ment which have not been met, for example, some reading results. This would be one of my areas of focus.

Q: What assets can you bring to the table?A: I have over 30 years of proven leadership capabil-

ity developed through a broad spectrum of business and community organizations. I bring passion and dedication to every endeavor that I undertake. I feel that I am a good

listener and that I encourage new ideas and opinions. I be-lieve I can work with all partners in an open and honest manner.

Q: Would you have done anything different during the school closure talks?

A: That is a difficult question to answer, as I am not privy to all the information and circumstances that prompted the current school board to contemplate school closures. Without that knowledge it would be naïve to suggest a dif-ferent path of action. However, what I do know is that the board was placed in a very challenging position.

It is my understanding that the school district receives, from the Ministry of Education, approximately $1 million annually in funding protection. This funding was intro-duced as a temporary measure to assist school districts with declining enrolment. The ministry had indicated that the funding was to be eliminated which would have placed the district in a large deficit position. Since it is against the law in BC for a school board to present a deficit budget the board was forced to look at all alternatives that would eliminate this deficit. Instead of reducing commitments to the classroom they chose to look at other alternatives including school closures. After extensive public consul-tation and the ministry committing to extend protection funding for this school year, the board opted to remove school closures from the table.

I believe that this situation illustrates the need for a clearly defined financial commitment from the Ministry of Education so that the board and all staff, the community, and students do not have to go through this painful and disruptive process again.

Q: What change do you feel is needed in School District 53?

A: I think it is necessary to change the perception that the school board is not connected to the community that it serves. I would be proactive in developing effective com-munication with students, parents, educators and commu-nity members.

Q: Fiscal responsibility is huge right now. How can we do that and enhance education at the same time?

A: The first thing we can do as trustees is to realize stu-dent success begins in the classroom. We must dedicate our resources in that area. We can work with all of our partners in education to identify and implement cost ef-fective best practices without losing our focus on students. We must look for further savings, as an example the shared service agreements that currently exist.

Q: What qualities do you have that will make you a good trustee?

A: I feel one of my strengths is the dedication and pas-sion I bring to all endeavors. I have a willingness to listen and learn, while working with all partners to establish and achieve common goals. My diverse background allows me to bring a broad perspective to this role. I have proven leadership skills developed through my business career and my service with many volunteer organizations.

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Water billing clarifiedEditor, Oliver Chronicle:

Wayne Russell wrote last week that due to the Town of Oliver switching from a flat rate billing system to a metered billing sys-tem his projected increase in water fees are $118 more than 2010.

Mr. Russell made reference that his es-timated 2011 total water billing will be ap-proximately $325. He then compares this to what he paid in 2010 (flat rate) which was $307. This equates to a 5.5 per cent increase or $18 (not $118 as noted in Mr. Russell’s letter).

This increase was expected as Town council raised rates by 10 per cent last year in anticipation of continuing capital expen-ditures. As part of last year’s rate increase

the flat rate used for the small number of un-metered properties was increased from $307 to $338. Mr. Russell estimated that under the metered billing process his 2011 water bill will be approximately $325.

In actuality Mr. Russell’s overall water bill has decreased by $13 (four per cent) by moving to a metered billing system.

The number of efforts that Mr. Russell has put into conserving water probably ex-plains why his billing will be slightly below the average. This is the major advantage of the metered system. It spreads the costs more fairly between those who use little and those who use lots.

David Svetlichny, CFO, Town of Oliver

...Letters continued from Pg A4

Patton enjoys the job(The following is an interview with Area

C director Allan Patton who is seeking re-election.)

Q: One would think you’ve had your fill of local politics, so why are you running again?

A: I like the position of rural director in local politics and I believe I do a good job for Area C and its residents. It sounds cliché but it is true that there is plenty of unfin-ished business I would like to see through to the end.

Q: What do you hope to accomplish if re-elected for another term?

A: There are lots of exciting things go-ing on that I want to continue to be a part of. These include: street naming, Gallagher Lake sewer, trail development, Osoyoos In-dian Band relationship building, odourless composting, greening our corporate facili-ties including Parks and Rec, better public transportation infrastructure, air quality initiatives and greenhouse gas reduction initiatives. I want to continue to support existing farm programs: on farm chipping, starling control program, Sterile Insect Re-lease and Loose Bay. I want to initiate an Official Community Plan and zoning review of industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) properties in Area C and potentially the Gallagher Lake Area.

Q: What top issues do you want to con-

tinue focusing on?A: Right now I have to continue to lob-

by the provincial government to finalize agreements with the affected residents from the Testalinda slide. Those agree-ments have taken way too long and resi-dents need to get on with rebuilding their lives.

I have to focus on the successful comple-tion of Area C address and street naming changes. It is vital that we get this right the first time so residents won’t be forced into another change of address at a later date.

I want to complete the Liquid Waste Man-agement Plan and sewer infrastructure for the Gallagher Lake area so those that want to can connect as soon as possible.

Q: One of our readers referred to you as “General Patton.” What do you make of that moniker?

A: I’m fairly amused; my friends have jokingly called me that on occasion. The author refers specifically to the decline of property rights in general and the derelict vehicle bylaw specifically; both occurred long before I was elected. To be truthful I would never rescind the derelict vehicle bylaw and I am responsible for introduc-ing the untidy, unsightly bylaw for Area C. I agree that property rights need to be protected but only as long as those rights don’t infringe on neighbouring properties or negatively impact the environment. The


Area C director and grower Allan Patton is seeking re-election because he thoroughly enjoys the job of representing rural Oliver.

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NOTICE OF OTHER VOTINGPUBLIC NOTICE is given to the electors within the Town of Oliver that a vote will be held on the following question:

“Do you approve Council of the Town of Oliver adopting Road Capital Loan Authorization Bylaw 1302, which will authorize Council to borrow a sum not to exceed $2,500,000 for the reconstruction of roads and construction of new sidewalks and walkways including planning, studying, designing and construction within the boundaries of the Town of Oliver for the following projects: re-construction of 350th Avenue (Hwy 97 to 103rd Street), sidewalk construction on 350th Avenue (107th Street to 119th Street) and construction of a walkway on east side of Okanagan River (350th Avenue to approximately 1.3 km north). Yes or No?”

SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED BYLAWRoad Capital Loan Authorization Bylaw 1302

The purpose of Bylaw 1302 is to authorize the borrowing of a maximum of Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,500,000) over a maximum of 15 years for the following projects: • re-constructionof350th Avenue from Highway 97 to 103rd street as well as sidewalk

construction on 350th Avenue from 107th street to 119th street• constructionofawalkwayoneastsideofOkanaganRiver from350thAvenueto

approximately 1.3km north of 350th Avenue, or construction of alternate walkway or sidewalk facilities elsewhere within the boundaries of the Town of Oliver

ANNUAL TAX BURDEN PROJECTIONSIf your residential assessment is: Annual Tax Increase $250,000 $ 72.58(Average) $289,096 $ 83.93 $350,000 $101.61 $500,000 $145.16Business properties are anticipated to pay $84.40 per $100,000 of assessed value.

This Bylaw synopsis is intended to provide, in general terms, the intent of Bylaw 1302; it is not to be understood as an interpretation of Bylaw No. 1302. A full copy of the bylaw is availableforinspectionduringregularofficehoursfrom9:00a.m.to4:00p.m.MondaytoFriday(excludingstatutoryholidays),attheTownofOliverMainOffice,35016-97th Street, Oliver, B.C. and will also be available on voting day at each voting location. A copy of the bylaw is also posted on the Town of Oliver’s website at www.oliver.ca.

GENERAL VOTING DAYwillbeopentoqualifiedelectorsoftheTownofOliveronSaturday, November 19, 2011 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. at the Oliver Community Centre, 36003 - 79th Street, Oliver, B.C.

ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES willbeopentoqualifiedelectorsoftheTownofOliver on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. at the Oliver Community Centre, Room #2 36003 - 79th Street, Oliver, B.C.

SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be open at the Sunnybank Retirement Home between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 11:30 A.M. on Saturday, November 19, 2011 and the South Okanagan General Hospital between the hours of 1:00 P.M. and 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 19, 2011. These special voting opportunities are restricted to residents of the Town of Oliver who are retirement home residents, hospital patients or employees of either Sunnybank or South Okanagan General Hospital who are unable to vote on General Voting Day or during the Advance Voting Opportunity. Elector Registration There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements:

• CanadianCitizenthatis18yearsofageorolder• ResidentofB.C.foratleast6monthsimmediatelyprecedingvotingdayandaresident

of or registered owner of real property in the Town of Oliver for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and

• Nototherwisedisqualifiedbylawfromvoting.

Resident electors will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identificationconfirmingyour identity and place of residence (one of which must contain your signature); or 2 piecesofidentificationconfirmingyouridentity(oneofwhichmustcontainyoursignature)and you will be required to make a solemn declaration as to your place of residence. Pictureidentificationisnotnecessary.

Non-resident property electorswillberequiredtofilloutanapplicationforregistrationby providing proof of ownership of the property; 2 pieces of identificationconfirmingyouridentity (one of which must contain your signature); and a non-resident property elector consent form of the majority of the registered owners, if there is more than one owner. The consent form states that you are the one owner of the property who is designated as the Non-Resident Property Elector.

Non-ResidentPropertyElectorsareencouragedtofillout theapplicationandproducethe required documentation at the Town of Oliver, 35016 97th Street, Oliver, BC between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday prior to Saturday, November 19, 2011. Applications are available on the website at www.oliver.ca. Applications will also be available on general voting day and advance voting at the respectful voting locations.

HeatherPiotz,ChiefElectionOfficer

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bylaw enforcement action was instigated for both those is-sues at the request of a neighbourhood group. We have a beautiful chunk of real estate here and a growing and vi-brant tourism industry. Protecting that beauty raises our quality of life, increases farm and business revenues and gives us pride in our home district.

If a bylaw or regulation exists then I will enforce it if asked to (most bylaws are complaint based). If you don’t want me to enforce it then tell me to rescind the bylaw - no issue there.

Q: Do you think the RDOS has too many bylaws, or are all these regulations absolutely necessary?

A: It was one of the reasons that we amended our Zoning and Official Community Plan Bylaws from the Agricultural Area Plan. We increased flexibility and decreased the reg-ulatory burden on farmers resulting in fewer contraven-tions to our bylaws and less applications to the Regional District for variances and rezoning. I hope to continue this trend when we review ICIs and residential zones for our area.

It is up to the public to decide what regulations are nec-essary or what they want to see for our area.

The nice thing about bylaws is that local governments use them only as a last resort for compliance. We always try to work with residents long before we do injunctive ac-

tion and in the vast majority of cases the issue is resolved without going to court.

Q: What do you like about the job as Area C director? What don’t you like?

A: The Testalinda slide incident illustrates both parts of the question. I was stationed at the Emergency Operations Centre every day, eight to 10 hours a day for weeks so my home life and farm were neglected. However, it was a plea-sure to be able to contribute in such a large way to assisting neighbours and friends who had been so heavily impacted by this disaster. I wouldn’t have wanted to be anywhere else. I felt privileged.

Q: What accomplishments have you been proud of dur-ing the past three years?

A: No doubt it was the amendments to the Official Com-munity Plan and Zoning Bylaws derived from the comple-tion of the Area C Agricultural Area Plan. This was the cul-mination of eight years of work from community groups, and individuals that included numerous public meetings and input from many related agencies.

An unexpected accomplishment was my contribution to assisting the affected residents with the Testalinda slide event.

A personal accomplishment was the recognition and respect I earned from my peers at the Regional District. I

was appointed chairman of the RDOS Planning and Devel-opment Committee, vice-chair of the SIR board, chair of the SIR Operations and Advisory Committee, chair of the Valley Wide Air Coalition and co-chair of the Oliver Parks and Recreation Society.

Q: What changes, if any, would you like to see in Area C?A: Trails are an important agenda item at the Regional

District. I would like to see an expanded and improved trails system not only in Area C and Oliver but one that connects to adjacent jurisdictions.

Now that the agricultural zones have been updated through the Agricultural Area Plan, ICIs and residential zones can be considered for improvements.

Q: Any advice for potential challengers?A: Be ready for a large time commitment and working

with people and committees; the position calls on you 24/7 but if you are involved and passionate in what you are do-ing the rewards of accomplishing much for your commu-nity are great.

Q: Why should rural Oliver vote for you again?A: I love our area, and the citizens who live here are in-

volved and passionate about their community. I want to continue to be a part of that spirit and guide our area in a direction that sustains and improves our quality of life well into the future.

Area C incumbent wants to continue his work

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Safety and accessibility don’t come cheap in Oliver. That was evident at the October 27 open house at the

Elks hall, where Town staff presented information on the road projects referendum.

On November 19 residents will be asked if they approve of the Town borrowing $2.5 million to complete three road/sidewalk improvement projects.

The fi rst project is the $1.7 million reconstruction of 350th Avenue from Highway 97 to 103rd Street. This three-block section is rife with cracked, patched and ag-ing pavement, with a deteriorating sidewalk on the south

side. Proposed improvements include new curb, sidewalk and pavement, widened uphill lane for safer bicycle travel, mid-block crosswalk with treed centre median (near post offi ce), and pedestrian islands at two intersections. The telephone poles on the south side of the street will be re-moved, and the wooden power poles on the north side will be replaced with new steel poles.

Director of Operations Shawn Goodsell said the upgrade with the traffi c islands and turning lanes will slow people down and prevent U-turns and jaywalking.

“We’re trying to make it safer (in this area),” he said.Not only will the upgrade provide a “calming” effect

to the area, it will beautify the street by adding trees and landscaping, Goodsell said.

The director explained that it will cost about $400,000 a year just to maintain roads in Oliver. He noted a lot of roads have gone from “fair” to “poor.”

The second project is the new sidewalk, curb and gutters on Fairview Road from 107th to 119th Street. This $600,000 project will provide a safer and more comfortable environ-ment for pedestrians.

Goodsell said speed is a concern on Fairview Road, and this project will make them feel safer on a sidewalk. It will also take care of water drainage issues, he pointed out.

Mayor Pat Hampson said his major concern is that mo-torists treat Fairview Road as a raceway and people fear for their kids’ safety.

Illustration contributed

A public open house at the Elks hall last week gave residents an opportunity to view conceptual plans for roadwork projects as part of an upcoming referendum. This photo illustration shows the reconstruction of 350th Avenue, complete with landscaped islands and new sidewalks.


Continued on Pg B2...

B2 Oliver Chronicle Wednesday, November 2, 2011

...Solutions on Pg B10

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The third project is spending $200,000 to pave 1.3 kilometres of gravel walkway on the east side of Okanagan River.

Goodsell said this will enhance Oliver’s recreational trail system by connecting the community in loops.

Hampson said the project will make the town more accessible, especially for dis-abled people who don’t have to traverse as many roads as they do now.

All this safety and accessibility will result in an annual tax burden for resi-dents. Those who have a home assessed at $250,000 will see a tax increase of $72.58. If you have a home assessed at $289,000, you pay $83.93 a year. The owner of a $350,000 home will see an increase of $101.61, and those whose homes are worth $500,000 will pay $145.16.

Business owners are anticipated to pay $84.40 per $100,000 of assessed value.

Chief Financial Offi cer David Svetlichny said a referendum is required whenever the Town borrows money. He noted the Town’s general fund has enough to cover the $200,000 walkway project, but not the other two.

Municipal Manager Tom Szalay said if the referendum is approved, the Town is not obliged to borrow all the money and complete all the projects. For example, it may choose to complete the 350th recon-struction project.

If the referendum is defeated, the Town

can’t borrow the money. In this case, it will have to save money and patch/fi x the roads on a piecemeal basis, Szalay said.

Not many people attended the open house.

Local resident Corinne Janow said you can’t attract new business to Town if you don’t take care of your roads.

But entrepreneur Monica Nemes said the reconstruction of 350th Avenue will have a negative impact on her business. She learned the road-widening project will encroach eight feet on her property. She fears that her landscaping will be torn up as a result, and worries that her clients will have a diffi cult time accessing her salon during the construction.

But Szalay said the Town would fi x any landscaping that was disturbed during the process. He expressed his belief that all the businesses affected by the project will ben-efi t once complete.

However, rural resident Don Rudzcki believes the referendum is destined to fail because the Town is lumping all three proj-ects together instead of splitting them up. He said taxpayers may only favour one or two projects and may not be prepared to support all three.

While Rudzcki doesn’t have a vote in the referendum, he favours reconstructing 350th from 99th Street to 101st. He believes the other projects are unnecessary and ex-travagant.

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Working Together to be Great!

Let’s work together. Let’s create a shared vision for Oliver. Let’s agree to achieve that vision. Together.

Let’s elect a council that will support a vision and then let’s support our council. Let’s be great!

Councillor (four to be elected) MATTES, David BENNEST, Jack DOERR, Maureen BORBA, Tyrone SCHAFER, Terry LARSON, Linda ETHIER, Ronald

JANOW, Corinne

Vote November 9 or 19.

Check the bottom of your ballot first!

As a member of the Canadian Commu-nity Newspaper Association (CCNA) the Oliver Chronicle receives numerous newspa-pers at our offi ce each week from all across Canada.

This is what the association calls “Mixed Bag Exchange.”

We look at them, sometimes read them or get ideas from them as this is their sole purpose – to share knowledge with the members. We love receiving them and are fond of seeing what’s happening around the country. Each year the Chronicle is re-quired to send out our 300 extra copies to all the members as well so they can see our local community paper. But, when we are fi nished viewing them, we throw them in the recycle bin. These newspapers are won-

derful to read and have a wealth of infor-mation for some of you that may want to re-visit your hometown, see an obituary, birth announcement or look up classifi eds for employment or rentals if you are plan-ning on moving somewhere other than the Okanagan.

For this reason we want to share these with you too and will have all our commu-nity newspapers from across Canada at our offi ce for you to pick up and take home.

Next week in this spot we will announce what newspapers are in our offi ce and you can take it from there. Pop by the offi ce and take whichever newspaper it is you wish to keep and read. We are open from 8:30 to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday - fi rst come, fi rst served.

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Wednesday, November 2, 2011 Oliver Chronicle B3COMMUNITY NEWS

COMING EVENTS IN OLIVER

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Notice to all residents – no more street name changes will be considered in Oliver. That’s because council will no longer accept petitions.

The Town approved the last two petitions on October 24. It approved one to change Hydro Avenue to Merlot Av-enue, and another to change Cattail Avenue to Zinfandel Avenue.

“Five months after the appeal process ended we are al-lowing changes. I’m voting no,” said Councillor Jack Ben-nest.

Street name signs have been ordered and letters sent to all property owners informing them of their new address-es. These addresses have been added to the 911 dispatch database effective November 1. Property owners have been asked to install their new house number between No-vember 1 and December 31.

But residents are urged NOT to change their postal mail-ing address at this time (until further notice).

Two petitions have been received by the Town – one from 370th Avenue (proposed to be Hydro Avenue), and the other from 372nd Avenue (proposed to be Cattail Av-enue).

Petitioners on 370th have requested the name be changed to Merlot Avenue, which conforms to the wine theme of the neighbourhood directly north of this street.

Homeowner Donna Baldwin said residents feel the name “Hydro” will affect their property values because the name implies high tension wires in an industrial area.

A total of fi ve properties have addresses on 372nd Ave-nue and residents request the change to Zinfandel Avenue. Homeowners Rod and Pat Fortin said they are growing grapes on their three-acre property in a neighbourhood where streets are named after grape varieties.

“Much to our chagrin we received the name Cattail.” The Fortins said the name Zinfandel complies with the es-tablished theme of the neighbourhood.

Municipal Manager Tom Szalay said the name Cattail was put forward as part of the wetlands theme for the low-lying roads west of the Okanagan River and north of Tuc-el-Nuit Lake.

Szalay said the Town held a formal petition period for street name changes in April. Four petitions were received

at that time, but none included Hydro or Cattail Avenues. “Further changes will result in additional costs in sign

purchase and placement, contacting affected property owners and making further map revisions and emergency dispatch revisions,” Szalay said.

Council approves last street change petitions


The new street name signs have been made, and Public Works crews have been busy installing them in Oliver neighbourhoods.


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Back in time

Keith Baric donates a replica CPR station clock to the Oliver Visitor Centre as part of a legacy left by his father Stan Baric, who worked for the CPR for 40 years. At left is tourism manager

Rhoda Brooks. At right are Emaya Vega Baric and mom Paula Vega Baric. Stan, who died in May, left the handmade clock to his son Keith.

Neighbours grit teeth over sand pit proposal

A co-applicant of a quarry northwest of Oliver says the

operation is not a gravel pit, but a sand pit, which will be

mindful of neighbours’ concerns.

This was the message Mike Barisoff delivered at last

week’s APC meeting at the Oliver Community Centre.

“We would suppress the dust, and the crushing would be

done (in winter) so not to impact the neighbours,” Barisoff

said.He and co-applicant Mike Kozmenko from Oliver have

applied to the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum

Resources for a permit to operate a sand pit against the

hillside between 382nd Avenue (Pinehill Road) and Rid-

geview Road.

A planner from the RDOS has recommended the permit

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tion and a slope stability control plan.

Local resident Dennis Frewin said the pit is surrounded

by residences, vineyards and a bed and breakfast opera-

tion. Frewin stated he canvassed the community, and out

of 16 residents, 14 objected to the proposal. He noted the

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– From all the staff at the Oliver Chronicle –

The Oliver Chronicle will be CLOSED on Friday, July 1st.

We will re-open with normal business hours on Monday, July 4th

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Valanné Style8315 Main Street

Valann Ž Style 8315 Main Street

Christmas Open House Wednesday Nov 09,

2011 10:00 ish Ð 7:30pm

New shipment of Accessories É Purses , jewelry, scarves, etc .

Fabulous treats [p.m.]

Discount Coupons [One day only]

10% 15% 20% on purchases

The monthly general meeting of the Oliver legion was held on Monday, October 17 at 7 p.m. with 25 members and one guest present.

The president initiated three new members: ordinary member – Brian Kettlewell, associate member – Alan Clark-son and affiliate voting member Alvina Hughston.

The annual Market Days were a big success thanks to all the volunteers, donors and participants. The legion netted

approximately $4,500 – this is the branch’s biggest fund-raiser of the year.

Cribbage will start in the lounge on Thursday, Oct. 27 at 1p.m. Darts will be changed from Thursday 7 p.m. to Tues-day at 1 p.m. effective November 1.

The November meeting will be our election meeting – all members are urged to attend. Remember this is your branch and you have the final say in what happens.

The following donations were approved: Food Bank - $1,967.40, Desert Valley Hospice Society - $224 and to sponsor a Youth Curling Rink - $500.

During the weekly supper on October 21 we helped cel-ebrate the 102nd birthday of Jack Coates, our eldest mem-ber and war veteran. A large cake was contributed for the occasion and many greetings were read out from many dignitaries.

The poppy campaign started on Thursday, Oct. 28 when poppy trays were distributed to the businesses and other organizations. Saturday, Oct. 29 was the day of our door to door canvass by Air Cadets and other youth, and poppy canvassers were in the malls and on Main Street. Thank you for supporting our campaign.

We average about 20-25 members for our monthly gen-eral meetings – discussion was held with regard to holding the meeting on another date at another time – suggestion was Sunday at 1 p.m.

We have 400 members and it would be nice to see more people attending these meetings. Members – it is your branch and you have the final say – if you attend the meet-ings.

Remembrance Day is on November 11 – there will be an interdenominational service at the Community Centre at 9:45 a.m, followed by a parade to the cenotaph and back to the legion – all veterans and legion members are en-couraged to participate - if you do, please wear your medals if you have them.

Winner of the attendance draw was Don Bousfield.

Legion helps Coates celebrateChris Yerburgh


Chris Yerburgh photo

An elated Jack Coates prepares to blow out the candles on his birthday cake. There wasn’t enough room for 102 candles.

Directory of ReligionsDirectory of ReligionsDirectory 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

Directory of ReligionsDirectory of ReligionsOLIVER ALLIANCE

Just north of town on Hwy 97Lead Pastor: Jeremy Cook

Associate Pastor: Steve McLeanPastor of Seniors: Henry WiebeChildren’s Ministry: Carol Freeman

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

during the service.Kids FORCE

and Adult Sunday School9:30 - 10:15 a.m.

Phone: 250.498.4253www.oliveralliancechurch.com

Offi ce : 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Mon. - Fri.

Directory of ReligionsDirectory of ReligionsDirectory of ReligionsDirectory of ReligionsJust north of town on Hwy 97

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

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.oliverwordofl ife.ca

Directory of ReligionsDirectory of ReligionsDirectory of ReligionsDirectory of Religions

River Rd. & Hwy 97 - 3 miles

Directory of ReligionsDirectory of ReligionsST. EDWARD

THE CONFESSOR(Anglican/Episcopal)

Welcomes you!34660 - 103 St., Oliver

Rev. Patrick ReidSunday Service and

Sunday School: 11:00 a.m.Information:

250.485.2735

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

Offi ce : 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Mon. - Fri.

VALLEYCONGREGATIONAL

CHURCH30850 Black Sage Rd.

Sunday Worship Gathering:9:45 a.m.

250.498.4829

www.oliveralliancechurch.comwww.oliveralliancechurch.com

www.oliverwordofl ife.ca

Sunday Worship Gathering:

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCC)Visitors welcome!

342nd Ave. at Airport Rd.Pastor Darren Siegle

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

Divine Service:

OLIVER UNITED CHURCH9915 - 358th Ave.

Minister: Anne WhiteSunday Worship: 10:00 a.m.

All are welcomeJoin us for refreshments and fellowship

after the service.Box 938, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0

250.498.2781email: [email protected]

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

10450 - 346Pastor: Oscar Halvorson

Services Saturday:Sabbath School: Worship Service:

CONGREGATIONAL

30850 Black Sage Rd.Sunday Worship Gathering:


CMYKNEWS

Innervisions is excited to have a full staff with the return of Monica and Candice. Monica would personally like to thank Klaudia, Sam, Raechelle and Brooke as

well as all clients of Innervisions for their patience and blessings while she was away. She is very happy to be back and excited to see everyone.

Customer Appreciation!!!

To show our appreciation to the community for its support, we are off ering 5% off Retail products for the months of November and December and you will receive an additional 5% off Retail when it’s purchased with a service.

We welcome all existing and new clients to stop in and check us out.

Innervisions

576 Fairview Road(250) 498-3064

Children invited to auditionAuditions for the Missoula Children’s

Theatre are scheduled for Monday, No-vember 14 at Oliver Alliance Church at 3 p.m. Auditions are open to all Tuc-el-Nuit Elementary (TEN) students and all SOSS students. There will be several parents go-ing from TEN so car pooling is suggested. If you don't know anyone, let the PAC know and a ride will be arranged. Students will require a ride home from auditions. More

information will follow. Encourage your child to audition and at-

tend one of the public performances: Fri-day, November 18 at 7 p.m. or Saturday, November 19 at 2 p.m.

You can advertise in the programme or donate an item to the silent auction. All proceeds will be split between TEN, PAC and the Frank Venables Auditorium Soci-ety.

Lyonel Doherty photos

Home sweet homeMisty, Shayla and Darcy Griffith from Oliver Auto Recyclers prepare to move in to their new modular home that came from Okanagan Falls. It has been a rough year for the family since a fire destroyed part of the business in 2010.


Oh, BerthaMayor Pat Hampson gives poppy chair Bertha Williams a hug after she hands out poppies at a council meeting.


Jeff Crowley is an Oliver man on a mis-sion. One that he hopes will ultimately bet-ter the lives of many orphaned children in the poverty-stricken Eastern European country of Moldova.

Crowley spent 16 days in Tiraspol, the second largest city in Moldova and the capi-tal of Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (also known as Transnistria) helping set up play centres at two orphanages in the re-gion. The experience has greatly changed his outlook on life.

He became involved in the project through Bob Ellis, founder of the charitable organization, For the Least of These. Ellis, along with Rotary Club volunteers, built and then disassembled play centres to be sent to two orphanages in Tiraspol, along with clothing and other items. He needed a place to store the items until ready to be shipped.

Ellis asked Crowley if these items could be stored on his property, to which Crow-ley was very willing to provide. When he inquired as to who would be helping set up the play centres at the orphanages, and was told that more volunteers were welcome, he immediately felt that he needed to go along and help.

In September Crowley joined a team of five, including Russell Work, who had previ-ously been to Moldova. They not only volun-teered their time, but their expenses as they arrived in Chisinau, the capital of Moldova.

They met with their hired translator, who works with a charitable organization called Help the Children, which is the beneficiary of the items sent through For the Least of These.

Crowley described the experience of crossing the border flanked with armed sol-diers and tanks like “going back in time,” and even after so many years since the col-lapse of the Soviet Union, he was surprised by how very Russian and communist the re-gion still appears.

Once there, the team spent a day in the city of Tiraspol getting a feel for the locals and the scenery.

“What strikes you is that the people are struggling just for the basics in life,” Crow-

ley said. He remembers feeling overwhelmed and

uncomfortable the first few days. “We stood out like Rudolf the red-nosed reindeer. Many of the people there had never seen anyone like us or even heard English before.”

He also felt a strong sense of guilt for the comparably fortunate life he and his family experience in Canada. “People here don’t have problems,” he said. “You may think you do, but it’s nothing compared to what life is like there.”

When the team arrived at the first or-phanage, which provides schooling and shelter for children aged six to 16, Crowley again had the sense of being transported back in time.

The buildings, kitchen facilities and beds were run down and seemed to date back to the 1940s and ‘50s. The room where the children have their meals doesn’t contain enough tables and chairs to accommodate all of them, and so the younger children often have to eat standing up. Many of the children in the orphanages in Moldova are not technically orphans either, having been abandoned by parents unable to provide for them due to the extreme poverty and near total unemployment in the region.

Boys in the orphanages tend to willingly leave at age 14 or 15, but due to lack of em-ployment prospects and higher education, they often turn to crime or succumb to addictions. Girls are encouraged to stay as long as possible as their prospects are even more grim – prostitution often being their only means of survival.

Despite their surroundings, Crowley commented on how very beautiful and oth-erwise normal the kids appeared. “They’d be just like any other kid living here except for their circumstances. You get a sense that you can give them all the things they need, which helps, but all they really want is to be loved.”

He described an incident that occurred when he and his team had only just be-gun putting together the first play centre for the children, and an older man came up to the team and spoke to them in Rus-sian. Crowley asked their interpreter what he’d said, and she translated that the man wanted to know why they were doing any-

thing for “these wastes” – as he referred to the children.

When it was explained to the man that they were building playgrounds so that the children would have a better place to play every day, he was skeptical. When he later returned and saw the completed play cen-tres and the children playing and smiling and laughing, just like ordinary kids, he was amazed, shook Crowley’s hand and thanked him for making a difference – an unforget-table and gratifying moment for Crowley.

“We care because we can afford to care. These people can’t,” Crowley explained. “When you’re living in despair, you can only take care of you.”

The second play centre was assembled at another orphanage in Tiraspol, about 40 minutes away, and with similar living condi-tions for the children.

Crowley said he felt sad for the children when he returned home to Canada, but he didn’t want to focus on that. He wanted to feel as though he had made a difference.

And the experience has definitely made a big difference in Crowley’s own life in Canada. He and his wife now sponsor two of the orphaned girls, and he plans to return to Moldova in January 2012, and focus on im-proving the living conditions of the children in the two Tiraspol orphanages he visited.

“What they need are the basics,” he em-

phasized, and he is determined to help pro-vide them with as much of those basics as possible.

Crowley is now working hard to gather donations for the next storage container from For the Least of These, which will be filled with supplies for the children and de-livered to the Tiraspol orphanages.

Shoes, which are always in short supply at the orphanages are what are still most need-ed. Crowley and the foundation are request-ing donations of sandals, running shoes, ca-sual shoes, new or used with no holes, sized for children aged six to 16. New or used tools are also greatly needed, as well as sewing needles for the girl’s sewing classes.

Money donations, which will be put to-wards building new beds, tables and chairs, and routine maintenance of the buildings are also required and appreciated.

Donations can be dropped off at the Oliver Chronicle, and cheques are to be made out to Bob Ellis, c/o For the Least of These. Dona-tions of $25 and up will receive a tax receipt.

Crowley urges people to not think of themselves all the time, and put somebody else first. His own experience and dedica-tion clearly demonstrates that one person can make a difference – one orphanage and one child at a time.

COMMUNITY NEWS

CMYKNEWS

Oliver man gives his heart to Moldova missionAngela Moore


Photo contributed

Jeff Crowley gives a little girl (Vica) a hug during his humanitarian trip to Moldova. Vica is one of two orphaned girls that Crowley and his wife now sponsor.


COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS

The Oliver Writer’s League is proud to present its first

writing competition.

The Memories That Cannot Burn

Submission cut-off date is Dec 31st.

Writing style - anything goes.

Word Limit - 500.If you have any questions or concerns please email us at oliverwritersleague@gmail.

com. Happy writing! 20p2

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

KUNDALINI YOGAThursdays, 7:00 pm

Pilates Plus Fitness Studio(Across from the post office,

below Medici’s.)For more info call

250-485-3584. 18p5

AGM The annual general meeting of the Oliver food bank will be held Tues. Nov. 8 at 10

am at its current location at 34859-93 St.

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LOCAL EVENTS

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

RE: The estate of Jose Anto-nio Dias, also known as Jose Dias, deceased, formerly of 37074-87 Street, Oliver.Creditors and others hav-ing claims against the es-tate of Jose Anto0nio Dias, also known as Jose Dias, deceased, are hereby no-tified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particu-lars of their claims should be sent to the executor at #202-8309 Main Street, P.O. Box 800, Osoyoos, BC. V0H 1V0, on or before December 1, 2011, after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties en-titled to it, having regard to the claims of which the ex-ecutor then has notice. Victor Rodrigues Dias, Ex-ecutor by Gordon & Young Barristers and Solicitors. 18c4

BOOK YOUR XMAS PARTY EARLY!

Cadet hanger available. For further info call 250-498-

0418. 19c4

FALL TEA AND BAKE SALE.

Nov. 5, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm.Oliver United Church

Door prizes & admission fee.

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AUTOS

1989 GMC Sierra 1500, 2 wheel drive. Burgundy, 140,000 km. Great condi-tion. AM/FM stereo, AC/power windows, bed liner. $4,300. Call 250-498-4862. 20p1

EMPLOYMENT

THE LAKESIDE RESORT in Oliver is looking for an Assistant Manager to join our team. The successful applicant will have excellent organizational and people skills. The position will pri-marily involve guest ser-vices and will also require some housekeeping. Posi-tion will begin in January of 2012 with part-time hours expanding as business dic-tates. Please deliver resume in person to 37005-81 Street Oliver. 18v4

FIREWOOD

FIREWOOD - FIR AND LARCH. 1 st./2 nd cut slab. $175 cord. Cut, split, deliv-ered within 50 km. Fir/Larch Log $250 cord. Call 778-439-2062 or 250-535-0770. 20p5

FOR SALE

PET CARRIER FOR SALE. For a med./large bird (ie: parrot) with built in perch. Good condition $20. Call 250-497-6426. 13ftf

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

7500 PACIFIC GALA TREES for sale. Budded on B9 rootstock. Trees are 1-year old. Ready to trans-plant for the 2012 year. Price: $7.00 pre tree. Call/text 250-498-1903. 20p1

PEROGIES with potato and cheddar cheese, $3.50 doz. Borscht, $10 quart. Call 250-495-6399. 19mc2

WINTER IS COMING. Snowplow for pickup, all re-mote controls, lights, power angle. Talk to the medicine man!! Deep snow, call 250-498-7861, Great condition. $1,500 OBO get it now! 20p3

WATKINS PRODUCTSMany new products Too many to list. Call Inez & Ken 250-498-4450. 12p12

1989 RUSTLER 24.5 ‘ 5th wheel, $3,300. 8 foot truck canopy, $35. Ladies bike, $60. Men’s bike, $75. Call 250-485-4284. 20p2

GIRETTE with air compres-sor. Call 250-498-4436 or (cell) 250-485-8646. 20p3

PACE CARGO trailer, 6 x 6 x 10. Good business deal. Call for details if interested. Danby apt. size freezer. $135. Items like new. Call 250-498-7040. 20p2

4 WHEEL SCOOTER - long range, red, windshield, new batteries. Call 250-498-4436. 20p3

HORSE & LIVESTOCK

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

LOST & FOUND

Lost keys? Lost phone? Check our lost and found at

the Oliver Chronicle 20F1

FOUND - Set of keys. If you donated a green vest to the Oliver food bank, please contact the Oliver Chronicle to claim and identify these keys that were located in the pocket. 20f2

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 Robert toll free at 1-866-766-2214 www.LCMhomes.com 40ctf

EAGLE HOMESBC built manufactured and

modular homes. BC’s #1 Moduline dealer.

Best prices available. Contact Blair Kennedy

778-515-5555 Okanagan Falls.

50mctf

PETS

SECURE DOG BOARDING for all breeds. Rural proper-ty, 13 km from Oliver. Short and long term. Call 250-485-8622. 10mcDec31/11

PUREBRED BLACK LABS for sale. Mother is chocolate lab, father is golden retriev-er. Farm and family-raised.. $500. Call 250-408-8770. 19p2

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

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

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

Business display advertising rates on application.PHONE 250.498.4416 or 250.498.3711

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NEWS COPY: 10:00 a.m. Mondays

CROSSWORD and SUDOKU ANSWERS

Wed. Nov. 9th 1 pm 7 pm

Draws, prizes, nibbles and refreshmentspolkadotdoor.net

8141 Main St. Osoyoos250-495-2226

POLKA DOT DOORFlowers & Gifts

in Osoyoos invites you to our

Service need: on-site, 3 days/week. Must be able to supply own towels and supplies, enjoy working with seniors and facilitate coverage for extended absences.

A letter summarizing qualifi cations must be received by November 25, 2011 to: Cathy Allen, Strategic Business Consultant, Contracted Services Interior Health 1440 14th Ave. Vernon, BC V1B 2T1 [email protected]

Interior Health seeks a Licence Holder to provide hairdressing services to the residents of McKinney Place, Oliver BC.

Minimum requirements: qualifi ed, experienced, licensed hairdresser who holds ap-propriate level of insurance.


PANARAMA ORCHARD and fruit stand. North Oliver is open. Freestone peaches, nectarines, apples, water-melon, melons, peppers, tomatoes (canning and Roma), and more now avail-able. Call 250-498-6103. 3p17

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

1987 CITATION SUPREME motorhome for sale. Econo-line 350, sleeps six. Includes A/C, heat, fridge, stove, shower and bathroom. 26 feet. Good condition. Asking $8,500. Call 250-497-6426. 18ftf

REAL ESTATE

1200 SQ FT. 2 BDRM CONDO in Woodside Villa. Bright, spacious and clean - this is perfect for the first time home buyer or invest-ment as rentals and chil-dren are allowed. In suite laundry, large storage room, some newer appliances and low monthly fees. This is in a great, central loca-tion near the shopping mall. $149,000. Please call Jane Piper 250-485-8981 of Mac-donald Realty. 8324 Main St. Osoyoos. 20v5

RENTALS

The Oliver Chronicle runs free ads for free.

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Terminal Bailiffs, Call 250-493-2618.

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AVAILABLE IMMEDIATE-LY- 1 bdrm cottage in quiet, adult area with long-term renters just south of town - lawns, big shade trees, storage area, paved parking and park gazebo - 55 +, ref-erences required - $410 per month. Call 250-485-0031 after 6:00 pm. 18p3

2500 SQ. FT. COMMER-CIAL SPACE. 2nd floor, above the pub-lic library. Bright and open. Good for offices/dance stu-dio etc. Call 250-485-7880. 4ctf

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. Avail. now. Call 250-498-4506. 35ctf

1 AND 2 BDRM apartments for rent. Quiet, adult orient-ed building, on site laundry, N/S, N/P. $500 to $750 mth. plus power. Call Chris 250-485-7524. 17v4

2 BRM, PARTIAL LAKE VIEW home in Osoyoos. Wanting long term tenant. Includes W/D. N/S. $875 mth. plus utilities. Call Jay 250-495-7544. 17v4

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATE-LY - 2 bdrm mobile home with new flooring, window coverings and fresh paint- includes a large storage addition and parking area - in quiet, adult area with long-term renters just south of town. Lawns, big shade trees and park gazebo - 55+, references required- $600 per month. Call 250-485-0031 after 6:00 pm. 18p3

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AGRICULTURE

NEW COMMERCIAL BEEKEEPING Certifi cate Program. Paid 26 week work practicum. 16 weeks theory. Queen Bee rearing. Affordable residences. Starts January 9, 2012. GPRC Fairview College Campus-Alberta. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/beekeeping.

AUTOMOTIVE

GET YOUR FOOT in the Garage Door. Learn basic engine theory, power train, suspension, job safety. Automotive/Heavy Duty apprenticeship opportunity. G P R C F a i r v i e w Campus.1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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LARGE ONE BDRM cabin overlooking green area. Ac-cess to OK River, 6 km North of Oliver. Avail. Oct. 10th. $660 month includes utili-ties. Smaller one bdrm cabin, fully furnished, $610 month, includes utilities. Avail. Nov. 6th. Dam dep & ref. required for both. Call 250-495-2872 or cell at 250-689-5045. 19v2

4 BDRM HOUSE near high school. $1,300 mth. plus utilities. Nice home and yard. Call 250-498-1544 or after 6 pm 250-498-6190. 20v2

2 BDRM AND 1 BDRM apartments for rent. N/P, N/S. ALSO 2 bdrm house in town. N/P, N/S. Call between11:00 am to 8:00 pm 250-498-0872. 19p2

HOUSE - 3 bdrm upstairs, 2 bdrm downstairs can be rented as a whole house or two suites. Avail. Dec. 1. Call 250-498-6195. 20p2

1) Top floor of home with views of Gallagher Lake. Three bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Semi furnished, in-cludes basic cable and utili-ties are shared. $800 month. N/S, 1 cat allowed.

2) There are 3 units now available in Casa Rio. Rents range from $825 to $950. This up scale building has many amenities includ-ing, views, spacious open concept living areas, exer-cise room, workshop and storage. Secure building with underground parking, locked entry and on site mail pick up.

3) Three bdrm condo in Oli-ver. Children and pets wel-come. $900 plus utilities. Available Dec. 1, 2011.

4) Two bedroom duplex close to schools. $850 plus utilities.

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

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1 BDRM LARGE SUITE for rent. Close to downtown, S/F, A/C. $650 mth plus utili-ties. Call 250-485-2548. 17p8

2 BDRM BASEMENT SUITE. Very spacious, and clean. Cable incl. Orchard setting. Avail. Nov. 15. Call 250-689-1111. 20p1

TOP OF LARGE HOUSE for rent. 2 bdrm, 2 bath. Across the street from Oliver El-ementary School. $900 mth. includes utilities. Call 250-498-0115, between 10 am and 5 pm. 20p2

DAYLIGHT LEVEL ENTRY basement suite with view. 4 appliances, gas fireplace, jacuzzi tub. All utilities in-cluded, except phone. No children or pets. N/S, N/D. $700 a month. Call fro appt. to view. 250-495-6041. 20p2

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MAPLE LEAF MOTEL & RV PARK. Monthly rentals avail-able now. Full size kitchens, 32” flat screen TV’s, rea-sonable rates, seniors and snowbird discounts. Call 250-498-3584. 20c2

WANTED TO RENT- Senior looking for 2 bdrm house. No natural gas please. In town. References available. Call 250-498-3545. 20p2

1 BDRM APARTMENT. Close to shopping. Secure building. $650 mth. includes power. Call 250-498-3138. 20p3

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In loving memory

Camilo M.Cordeiro

1922 - 2011

On Monday, October 17, 2011, Mr. Camilo M. Cordeiro of Oliver passed away at the McKinney Place Extended Care Unit at the age of 89 years.

Camilo will be lovingly remembered and missed by all his children, Lurdes, Elia, Camilo, John, Joe, Maria, Ilda and Miguel. He will also be missed by his nine grandchildren.

For forty years, Camilo was an active member of the Oliver and Osoyoos orcharding community.

Prayers were held at 7:00 PM, October 25, 2011 at Christ the King Catholic Church. A funeral mass was celebrated by Br. Gerry Craig at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at Christ the King Catholic Church. Interment and committal followed at the Oliver Municipal Cemetery. A reception in the church lower hall was then hosted by the CWL.

A heartful thanks for everyone’s thoughts and prayers. Camilo will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

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

Arrangements entrusted toNunes-Pottinger Funeral Service

& Crematorium, Oliver & Osoyoos, BC.www.nunes-pottinger.com1130 Carmi Avenue, Penticton, BC V2A 3H2

Phone (250) 493-4112

In loving memory

Alan PattersonDundas

July 9, 1933 ~ October 24, 2011

DUNDAS, Alan Patterson—Died at South Okanagan General Hospital in Oliver, October 24, 2011. Alan was born in Wolseley, Saskatchewan and raised in Red Fox District until joining the RCAF in 1950. He married Yvonne Partridge in 1957 while both were serving in France. On leaving the RCAF in 1969, they moved to the Okanagan and made the valley their home, raising 3 children and then retiring in 1993. They roamed North America by RV until finally settling in Oliver in 2004. Alan leaves behind his wife, Yvonne; 3 children, Shirley (Gil), Dale (Don) and Terry (Lillian); grandchildren, Kyle (Melissa), Roy and April; brothers, Cliff and Ray of Saskatchewan; sister-in-law, Sheila; brother in law, Terry (Evelyn); nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brother-in-law, Don and this past summer by sisters-in-law, Frankie and Eunice.

A memorial and interment at Naramata Cemetery will take place during the spring 2012 fishing season. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.everdenrust.com

Arrangements entrusted to:

In loving memory of

PebblesSeptember 8, 2011 - October 26, 2011

Pebbles suddenly died from a big rock. The grade 2/3/4 class at Sen Pok Chin took very good care of him. The grade 2/3/4 class grew attached to him and watched as he swam gracefully. Pebbles was the best thing that’s ever happened to the class. He will be missed.

Rest in Peace, Pebbles.

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

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Arrangements entrusted toNunes-Pottinger Funeral Service

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

In loving memory

Bernard BartholetJuly 2, 1926 ~ October 25, 2011

Bernie passed away peacefully on a warm sunny day surrounded and held in the loving arms of his family on Octo-ber 25, 2011 at Moog hospice house in Penticton at the age of 85 years.

Bern is survived by Dolores his lov-ing wife of 52 years, daughters Cindy Bartholet (husband Doug Scott), and Debra Arthur (husband Scott Arthur), four grand-children, Melissa Peet (nee Bartholet) (husband Matt), Greg Bartholet (and Savannah), Jennifer Arthur (and Troy) and Mi-chele Arthur (and Bjorn) as well as two great-grandchildren Trinity Bartholet and Natalie Peet.

Bern was born in Waterhole, Alberta. Years later he worked on the Alaska highway with the Highways Department and Ambulance Service. He moved the family to Oliver in 1968 and purchased and tended to a ten acre orchard and continued to work for the Department of Highways.

He can be remembered by friends and family as a kind, gen-tle and patient man and always had a positive happy attitude with life. He enjoyed the outdoors and loved to camp, fish and travel with his family. He enjoyed his coffee shop friends. He was also quite the dancer….his daughters and grandchildren will always remember the Bernie dance….

He requested there be no formal funeral service. A private family gathering was held at the Oliver cemetery on October 29th.

Bernie’s mother and father had 11 children. He was prede-ceased by his mother Gertrude and father John and brothers Bob and John, sisters Annie, Theresa and Helen. He is survived by his brother Martin and sisters Mary, Dorothy, Agnes, and Diane.

The family would like to thank Dr. Entwhistle, Dr. Myslek, Lynn Wilson from palliative care and staff and the S.O.G.H. and Penticton General Hospital. Special thanks to the staff at the Moog & Friends Hospice House in Penticton for the com-passion and care the last month of Dad’s life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Moog & Friends Hospice House in Penticton.

Heaven has just received a very special angel…..Although our hearts are hurting, we know you are walking,

talking and laughing again….Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by

visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com

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One of many murals?All the politicians were out for the mural ceremony at Field’s parking lot on Saturday. Leza MacDonald; project manager (third from left) had a bunch of little kids doing fi nishing touches. Many folks expressed a desire to see more murals painted in our town.

To the sweetest couple I know.Happy 60th Anniversary

Frank & Eleanor.Love your friend, Kelly

B16 Oliver Chronicle Wednesday, November 2, 2011 SPORTS

Photo contributed

Top of their fieldAfter a successful league season the SOSS senior girls field hockey team and their coach Ian Gibson (far left) hosted a valley tournament to determine which team would be heading to the provincial championships. The girls won their first game, placing them in the finals against Summerland. The final game ended 0-0, and after 10 minutes of overtime, it was still 0-0. The tie breaker was determined by penalty flicks in which SOSS came out on top. The team is now at the provincials in Burnaby proudly representing SOSS and the Town of Oliver.

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Oliver Curling Club hosts second ‘Stick Spiel’Do you know why most people give up curling, even

though they may love the game? It’s because their knees give out, or their back is bad, or their flexibility decreases, or maybe just because they think they are too old.

Oliver Curling Club’s second annual Stick Spiel is de-signed to show everyone, including all curlers both cur-rent and past, that curling is definitely a lifetime sport, no matter what your age or the condition of your knees.

Using a stick to push the 40-pound curling stone has been done for the past couple of decades, but only recently has it been given the name Sturling. Sturling is done with a two-person team, playing against another two-person team. Each team has one member at each end of the ice, and they alternately “throw” six rocks each to their part-ners at the other end. The curling stick has a special end on it to hold the rock han-dle and the stone can be rotated and made to curl, the same as if the person was using their hand. The

advantage, however, is that the thrower does everything from a standing position. The stone can be pushed to the other end while walking or while standing still, and there is no sweeping until the stone passes the hog line at the other end. Games are fast, and even the novice stick curler gets the hang of the game after a couple of ends.

This year the club is adding mixed doubles curling to the event. A game that is played with two-person teams, one man and one lady. Mixed doubles is a relatively new game that may be coming to the Olympics. The club is limiting the entries to eight teams this year and will be accepting entries until Thursday of this week.

The second annual Stick Spiel and mixed doubles is at the Oliver Curling Centre this Saturday, November 5. Games only take an hour, so your day is not seriously im-pacted. Every team will get at least three games and likely more. The registraton cost gets you a coffee party, lunch and a pizza dinner

To enter or for more information phone 250-498-3540 or 250-498-2244, or sign up at the Curling Club by 4 p.m. on November 3. Everyone is welcome to come out on Satur-day, either as spectators or players.

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