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Rallying for BrittanyThe Brittany Michaud fundraiser at Eastside Grocery last week raised approximately $9,000 for the family as Brittany waits for a heart transplant at BC Children’s Hospital. Countless people dropped by to donate cash or purchase food with the proceeds going towards helping the family with expenses. Many Oliver businesses donated the food and silent auction items. Shown here is volunteer face painter Sarah Asling-Walls writing “prize man” on the forehead of Matt Latreille.

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An extra large bowl of SWEET CHERRIES to the Oliver Community Arts Council for hosting such a variety of fi rst-class entertainment in their Music in the Park series Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. throughout the summer. Watch for the Naden Band of Maritime Forces Pacifi c, Ingrid Schellenberg’s harp music, Jazz Out West, and more!

-Oliver music fan

A bowl of SWEET CHERRIES to the residents and visitors who turned up last week at the historic Eastside Grocery to help raise funds for Brittany Michaud. With everyone hanging out and having a good time with food, drinks and chatter, it could have been a scene out of a heartwarming movie of long ago.

-Longtime resident

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You could say that last week’s fundraiser for Brittany Michaud was all heart.

Although the 12-year-old Oliver girl is still waiting for a new heart, countless members of the community gave her theirs (in spirit) during the fi ve-hour campaign at Eastside Grocery.

The community raised approximately $9,000 on July 20 during the popular event that never slowed until 9:30 p.m.

“It exceeded my expectations,” said organizer Sherilee Duncan.

She noted that everyone came together to help in some way, either by donating their time or their money.

“Every business gave me something. The whole town came together for this.”

For example, Dean Keller and his son Jakob Keller from South Okanagan Minor Hockey do-nated their time to set up the balloon pop game.

In the other corner, Matt Lewis was busy fl ip-ping burgers and trying not to squint from all the smoke in his eyes.

Sarah Asling-Walls volunteered as a face painter, and Oliver Youth Ambassador candi-dates manned the other game stations.

The major grocery chains donated all the food, and people who didn’t donate cash bought a hamburger.

Duncan said the silent auction went very well, with all of the items donated by local businesses.

At one point in the evening, Brittany’s par-ents Bernie and Shawna Michaud dropped by to thank everyone for their generosity. They were overwhelmed with the support shown by the community.

Shawna told the Chronicle she was literally “blown away” by the fundraiser. “No words can describe how we are feeling right now.”

Shawna said she was supposed to be with Brit-tany at BC Children’s Hospital, but her daugh-ter said it was okay for her mother to leave and check out all the action at the little grocery.

“Eastside Grocery and OK Tire have been phe-nomenal (for raising money),” Shawna said.

As for Brittany, she’s in good spirits, but it’s diffi cult being away from her friends, especially missing her Grade 7 graduation.

“She’s very optimistic that a heart will come soon and she’ll be home before school starts.”

Shawna said Brittany is the only person in BC waiting for a heart.

Her condition came out of nowhere; all of a sudden she had non-compaction cardiomyopa-

thy, a disease of the heart muscle, which reduces its ability to pump blood to the rest of the body.

“Her baby records were good,” Shawna said.While Brittany waits in the hospital, she must

be careful not to get too stressed or excited be-cause that could set her heart racing. For ex-ample, she was rubbing the nail polish off her fi ngers and her heart rate went up.

At one point her heart was beating 175 times per minute, which is very dangerous, Shawna said.

“At any point she could have a heart attack,” she stated, noting it’s hard to tell Brittany to sit still. “We just try not to get her too upset.”

Basically, all Brittany wants is to be with her friends. She can hardly wait for her 13th birth-day on August 25, and her mom is trying to ar-range a party with her friends.

Shawna has mixed emotions about the trans-plant, saying someone has to die before that can happen. “I’m just waiting for the phone to ring.”

Shawna said the ordeal has been a life-alter-ing event for the whole family. “We don’t take any time with our kids for granted. You have to say ‘I love you’ every day.”

Shawna said the reason they moved to Oliver 18 years ago was because of the great commu-nity support.

Community rallies big time for Brittany Lyonel DohertyOliver Chronicle

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Two hundred graduate A total of 201 students graduated in School District 53

this year.Eighty-one received their Grade 12 diplomas from

Southern Okanagan Secondary, while 41 graduated from Osoyoos Secondary.

Thirty-nine graduated from Similkameen Secondary, and 40 graduated from YouLearn.ca.

Retirees combine 218 years serviceThe district recognizes this year’s retires, who have a

combined service level equal to 218 years.“Their service to students over the years is appreci-

ated and has made a difference in the lives and success of many students,” the board says.

Retirees include four support staff (54.5 years of se-vice); four teachers (108.5 years of service); and three administrators totaling 55 years of service.

New administrators appointedCongratulations to Karen Newson on her appoint-

ment to Oliver Elementary School as vice-Principal, and to Shendah Benoit on her appointment to Osoyoos El-ementary School as vice-principal.

Tracy Harrington has been appointed vice-principal of Southern Okanagan Secondary School, and Will Eaton is the new vice-principal of YouLearn.ca.

District Literacy Plan presentedNaomi Ludington, Literacy Outreach Coordinator for

Literacy Now South Okanagan-Similkameen presented the plan for 2011-2012.

The plan identifies goals and priorities for community literacy including early years, school years, and adults.

The school district values the partnership with com-munity agencies and Literacy Now in achieving its lit-eracy goals.

Grant supports programsThe district will once again receive a grant from the

Career Education Society to support career education programs.

The $20,000 grant will be used to improve awareness of the various programs, such as dual credit and work experience. As part of this thrust, the district will de-velop a Grade 6/7 awareness program.

District receives appreciationThe district received appreciation certificates from

the Republic of the Philippines for the following: pro-gram support; a donation of 13 Apple computers to San Rafael National high school; and the donation of books and six computers.

It also received gratitude from the Department of Education, Western Visayes for giving two units of com-puters for school children.

Student numbers upIn May, student enrolment was 2,433, an overall in-

crease from September 2010 of 48.175 full-time equiva-lent (FTE) students.

Elementary schools have increased by 11 FTE, while secondary schools decreased by 58.5 FTE. YouLearn.ca is up by 114 FTE since September 2010.

District to pay $17,166 for waterThe Town of Oliver implemented water meters at lo-

cal schools in 2010. From July 26, 2010 to June 15 of this year, 24,424.20

cubic meters were used at Oliver Elementary and South-ern Okanagan Secondary. The district estimates an ad-ditional use of 7,964.49 cubic meters from June 15 to July 26, 2011, for a total use of 32,388.69 cubic meters at the two sites. At a cost of 53 cents per cubic meter, the an-nual cost to the district is projected to be $17,166. The district projects a similar cost for Tuc-el-Nuit.

Motorcycle passenger dies

A Vernon woman died on Highway 97 at Vaseux Lake following a motorcycle crash on July 20.

RCMP South Okanagan Traffic Services, Oliver RCMP and the Okanagan Falls Volunteer Fire Depatment at-tended to the fatality that occurred at 7:05 p.m.

The 52-year-old woman was a passenger on a mo-torcycle drive by her 60-year-old husand, who suffered moderate injuries.

The accident occurred at the “hairpin” turn along Va-seux Lake just south of Okanagan Falls.

Traffic investigators confirmed that the pair on the Harley Davidson motorcycle was northbound when the operator lost control when negotiating the sharp curve, resulting in both riders being ejected into oncoming traffic. They were subsequently run over by a south-bound 2004 Ford Explorer.

Witnesses at the scene managed to jack up the Ex-plorer to retrieve the injured motorcyclist. His wife re-portedly died instantly.

Members of the Okanagan Falls Volunteer Fire De-partment had just started practice when the call came in. Ten members and two trucks attended the accident and secured the scene for safety as BC Ambulance Ser-vice paramedics treated the injured. It was not reported if the occupants of the Ford Explorer were hurt.

The highway was closed down for three to four hours as RCMP traffic investigators surveyed the crash scene.

A preliminary determination is that speed was a con-tributing factor.

The portion of highway in question is in a posted 80 km/h zone with a posted 40 km/h cautionary speed ad-visory sign at the curve. Motorists are strongly advised to heed this advisory.

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Supper at 5 PM (in the lounge)Burgers, Fries

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Members and guests are encouraged to attend the Branch.We need your support.

Pool, Darts and Cribbage are cancelled until the fall

For all members who have not renewed memberships please do so at your earliest convenience

LOUNGE HOURS:Lounge open Tues. - Sat. noon - 6 p.m.,

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Every Saturday: Meat Draw 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 3 tickets for a loonie.Please support our troops - magnetic decals, pins & T-shirts for sale.

50/50 draws Friday evening and Saturday afternoon.

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LETTERS

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

likely to be chosen for publication, but the use of any material is at the discretion of the editor. The editor reserves the right to edit letters to meet space requirements, clarity or to avoid obscenity, libel or invasion of privacy.

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

OPINIONHorse Ploughing

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Showing a large number of participants - in their white shirts - with their decorated bikes, during the Apricot Fundae parade.

Photograph Number: OLP.990.072.5Date: 1956Donor/Photographer: UnknownPhoto: Courtesy of Oliver and District Archives, 250-498-4027

Feel-good tales sell papers, too

The Oliver Chronicle welcomes letters to the editor.editor@oliverchronicle.com

We’re running a feel-good story on one of our front pages this week. Sorry, no crime, no misery, and no politics (thank goodness),

just a happy story about two people in love at Loose Bay.

Sadly, good news doesn’t sell newspapers today, which is a real shame. But we think you’ll like Brian and Tracy’s love story. Will it last? We won’t even go there. We’ll just let them savour the moment and wish them all the best.

Their story may be quite envious to those whose lives are devoid of love and freedom, whose mar-riages are dull and overcome by routine. When was the last time you gave your spouse some fl owers or donned something sexy for a spontaneous romp around the house? You never know, it just might re-ignite that lost spark.

Just think, if Brian didn’t have the nerve to get Tracy’s attention, or if she never gave him her phone number, they may have regretted it forever.

Finding true love isn’t easy; it seems to take a lot of heartache to get there. Marriage is also a chal-lenge that requires a lot of communication and un-derstanding. We hope Brian and Tracy incorporate these in their relationship and realize that marriage is not supposed to be one big honeymoon. You’re going to argue, and you’re going to fi ght, but you’re also going to have the time of your life with your potential soul mate.

Yes, love does conquer all, which leads us to the other feel-good story on our front page – the over-whelming support that Oliver has shown towards Brittany Michaud and her family.

The fundraiser at Eastside Grocery raised an as-tounding $9,000, which has left Brittany’s parents in awe. To have complete strangers give you money or donate their time to help your cause is a humbling experience.

Wave upon wave of people stopped by Eastside Grocery to support Brittany and her quest for a new heart. There is something about a 12-year-old girl with a heart defect that really makes one think about his or her own child. That’s why it’s so easy to donate to such a cause.

Brittany shouldn’t have to experience this ordeal; she should be riding her bike in the neighbourhood and playing with friends, not sitting in a hospital room watching her heart rate.

We’re all hoping for that important phone call and surgery that will allow Brittany to be a kid again.

Those who missed the fundraiser, can still make a donation at Eastside Grocery and OK Tire. All do-nations will help the family with expenses, such as accommodations in Vancouver.

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Editor, Oliver Chronicle:

As one of the nominees for the NDP, I have been out talk-ing to the membership and the public about seniors care in this province. British Columbia has the highest poverty rate in Canada.

One in nine people in this province live in poverty and many of them are seniors. We have had a 30 per cent de-crease in funding for home care. Proper funding to home care would take pressure off of the health care system, keeping seniors in their homes longer. As our seniors en-ter the last years of their lives there are many challenges

that they face. The burden is then placed on their families. Some seniors do not have family members to advocate for them. This also puts added pressures on our elderly. The BC Medical Association reports that BC is in last place in all of Canada in residential care funding. Staffi ng levels in residential care facilities are all over the map.

This province needs to have a minimum level of care in place to protect the seniors of this province. If you would like more information on seniors care in this province, see the documentary video, The Remaining Light.

Rhonda Bruce, NDP Nominee, Oliver

Editor, Oliver Chronicle:

In November of 2009 the village of Keremeos and a group of concerned citizens got together to look at the issue of transient farmworkers camping in their municipal parks. This “problem” had been an ongoing issue since the ag-ricultural industry needed help from workers outside the community at least for the past 20 years; during this time, it could be stated that marginal efforts were put forth by the municipalities, government, or the industry to address this issue in the Keremeos area.

Due to concern, a nonprofi t society was formed and a temporary campground was proposed by Doe Gregoire to give a safe and clean environment to the workers arriving into the area before being hired and in between jobs.

For the most part it has been a success, with the assis-tance of the BCFGA, Village of Keremeos, RDOS area B & G contributions as well as some individual farmers, busi-nesses and citizens within the Valley.

Having said this, with the limited funding and with a temporary site, the living conditions in the camp are an-tiquated and only provide minimal services such as porta potties, garbage pick up, a few picnic tables and half metal barrels with welded grates dug into the ground for cook-ing and warmth.

Drinking water is only available from a faucet about a quarter mile away from the camp. Additional concerns in-clude that Keremeos has no hot showers available for them or anyone needing a shower coming into the area, except the facilities at the pool. The lone laundry mat is opened

sporadically with cold water only and no dryers! While the recreation centre has shower stalls, there is no plumbing and remains unused since its inception (approx. 15 yrs or more) and no can say why this is.

These conditions are not very welcoming to this vital work force; some have even questioned why our govern-ment would subsidize wages and provide better conditions to Mexican workers and not their own citizens.

The contract between the farmer and the Mexican workers provides a suitable cabin with all the amenities for cooking, bedding and showers, and transportation of some kind with the understanding they are to work six months of the season.

The Mexican workers deserve this treatment, and I am not debating that. What I am suggesting is that perhaps the government should give equitable support and rights to workers within our country as well as their jobs are be-ing compromised with the infl ux of these new workers.

In our humble opinion, our society is strongly urging the Ministry of Agriculture, regional districts, municipali-ties or any other service groups to have a look at the pres-ent conditions of our seasonal workers more closely.

Perhaps between all of these groups a better solution, and at the very least, better communication, can be facili-tated to bring about fair living and working conditions for a sector that is an integral part of our agricultural econo-my.

Doe Gregoire, Chair of DirectorsSimilkameen Farmworkers Campground Society

Bruce connecting with seniors

Seasonal farm workers in need of regional solution for fair treatment

Wednesday, July 27, 2011 Oliver Chronicle A5

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The Murdochs adopted strategy to avoid self incrimination by saying they just didn’t know

Panic makes people stu-pid. It would be very stu-pid, for example, for the former editor of a Brit-ish national newspaper, facing probable criminal charges for bribing police-men and illegally accessing the voice-mail of several thousand people, to put her computer and various incriminating papers in a large plastic bag and dump them in a garbage bin in a parking garage within a few metres (yards) of her London home.

It would be even stupider if, having done such a foolish thing, she sent her husband over to the garage to retrieve the incrimi-nating evidence before it fell into the wrong hands. Rebekah Brooks, a former editor of the News of the World, the paper that did the bribing and phone-hacking, is not a stupid woman, so she cannot have done such a thing.

That means that we must accept her hus-band Charlie’s explanation instead. It was actually his laptop, he said, and he had lent it to a friend. The friend was returning it by the curious method of putting it in a bag and leaving it in the parking garage. Alas, he left it in the wrong part of the garage. By the time Charlie got there, his spokesman explained, some cleaner must have put it in the bin, where it was found and handed in

to a security guard.Charlie tried to get it

back from the guard, but could not prove that it was his. The guard called the police, who arrived in three vehicles and took charge of the bag. They are now examining CCTV footage taken in the car park to see who actually dropped the bag there. The footage will doubtless vindicate Char-lie’s story.

Alas, Rebekah Brooks was arrested anyway on Sun-

day, on suspicion of conspiring to intercept communications and of corrupting police officers. The website called HasRebekah-BrooksBeenArrestedYet.com that was set up last week is now redundant – but the same people have now launched a site called HasJamesMurdochBeenArrestedYet.com.

James Murdoch is the son and heir of Australian-American media tycoon Rupert Murdoch. He is the current head of the Eu-ropean and Asian operations of News Cor-poration, the “global vertically integrated media company” through which the senior Murdoch controls assets like Fox News, the Wall Street Journal, HarperCollins Publish-ers, Dow Jones, and three British national newspapers including the London Times.

It used to be four British national news-papers, and that is the source of the prob-

lem. The News of the World, the scandal-mongering tabloid that the Murdochs closed down two weeks ago as a damage-limitation measure, hacked thousands of people’s phones over the past decade in pursuit of stories, and paid policemen for many others. This was criminal behaviour, and now it is coming home to roost.

Another former editor of the News of the World, Andy Coulson, who went on to be-come Prime Minister David Cameron’s pub-lic relations adviser, has also been arrested, as have half a dozen other employees of the now defunct paper. The two most senior policemen in Britain have already been forced to resign. And the key question, as usual, is: who knew what, and when did they know it?

With Rebekah Brooks down, the legal in-quiries move up the food chain to the next level: her immediate boss, James Murdoch. Rupert flew over to London to support his son, and found himself summoned to tes-tify before the same parliamentary com-mittee.

James denied all knowledge of the crimes committed in his corner of the empire in impenetrable management-speak, and more or less got away with it. The problem was Rupert himself.

Rupert Murdoch is 80 years old, and he looks every day of it. There were painfully long pauses in his answers. Perhaps it was all part of the act, for both men had clearly been intensively coached for the event, but he seemed frail and almost doddering.

To make matters worse, the strategy ad-opted by both men in order to avoid self-incrimination was to insist that their posi-tions were so high up in the organization that they could not be expected to know about the misdeeds of any single newspa-per, even the best-selling Sunday paper in Britain. They had been betrayed by the people below them, whom they had mis-takenly trusted, but they knew nothing about it themselves.

Well, maybe, but the downside of this strategy is that they have to portray them-selves as hopelessly out of touch with the business they are supposed to be run-ning. Either they were part of the cover-up, which went on for at least two years, or they weren’t paying proper attention. And that means it is not just a story about a scandal in Britain. It is coming to embrace the whole Murdoch empire.

There is something called the “Murdoch discount.” It is the gap between the mar-ket value of News Corporation as it is, and the considerably larger sum that it would be worth without Rupert Murdoch at the helm. (Bloomberg estimates that it would be 50 percent higher.)

So this is all playing into the hands of those shareholders who think that it’s high time Rupert Murdoch retired. And although James will probably escape crimi-nal charges, they don’t see him as a suitable replacement for his father, either.

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Michael Couture from Montreal works on the cherry sorting line at Okanagan Harvest owned by Greg and Chris Norton. Although spring was a bust and summer seems to be falling suit, cherries seemed to have taken the weather all in stride, judging by the colour and size of these Lapins.

Cherry crop: late but looking good

Greg Norton’s cherry crop has taught him a lesson this summer: this fruit is more resilient and adaptable to weather condi-tions than he had thought.

Despite a cool cranky spring and a sum-mer that has been treating the calen-dar with complete disdain, cherries have known what was expected of them and have come through in style.

“This fruit is obviously tougher than I thought it was and was able to complete its tasks,” chuckled Norton. “The cherries are strong, healthy, shiny and the stems are staying green—it is really quite wonder-ful.”

Harvest is in full swing in the region’s cherry orchards, albeit a few weeks later than usual. Early varieties are off the trees, Lapins are now finding their way into pick-ers’ pails and Sweethearts should follow suit shortly.

It has been an unpredictable grow-ing season but nature did pull a few of its punches where local farmers are con-cerned. Although thermometers held little joy in May and June and the sun was an infrequent visitor, the rain events that did occur in the Oliver/Osoyoos area were short-lived when it counted most.

“We were fortunate to get just minor rain events during the day so we could get the fruit cleaned up,” he said. “It has been an inconvenience but there hasn’t been a lot of rain damage in this area. Yeah we had to use a helicopter four times, but when you’re a cherry grower and you think you’re going to make a crop without hav-ing to fight rain somewhere along the way, then you are kinda naïve.”

And the unseasonable temperatures proved to be a boon in one respect when it came to preventing rain splits near har-vest: colder cherries do not absorb as much moisture, he said.

Furthermore, the expected spotted wing drosophila onslaught in the orchards has not really materialized so far this summer. While some SWD has appeared in the val-ley, its population numbers are low added

Norton. And that is a welcome surprise.“We are still scratching our heads over

that one. Mind you, this is only our second year in dealing with drosophila but all of us expected to see some higher numbers in the traps. And right now, compared to last year, those numbers are significantly less.”

He credits those results to the diligent spray program adopted by a majority of growers in the South Okanagan this sum-mer, but hastens to point out that there are likely several factors, such as weather and even unknown dynamics, influencing the outcome.

“In 2010, SWD was a new beast here and many people weren’t spraying for it, so the early populations had a chance to build up before we could react with some sort of control. Now we have a good bunch of growers who recognize that this is an industry-threatening pest and they ‘got at ‘er.’ We are certainly not over it yet, but the fact we aren’t looking over our shoulders at that thing right now is a real plus for this season.”

Adding to the feeling of a satisfying sea-son ahead is the market outlook. “There seems to be a real good balance, at least for now, between market and supply. Move-ment is good; I don’t think there’s any fruit just hanging around. There aren’t any full warehouses anywhere and if there’s fruit in a cooler it is committed and that’s good. It bodes well for us; I am quite thrilled with what we are seeing out there in the mar-ketplace.”

Cherries won’t be the only fruit that is behind schedule, however. Peaches will be late as well, he noted. Nevertheless, the rip-ening of the various fruit in all their assort-ed varieties is still obeying an age-old se-quence, regardless of what weather throws at it. The timing might be delayed, but growers like Norton are still picking their early blocks early and their late blocks late.

“My varieties of peaches start after cher-ries,” he explained. “I was looking at my earliest block today (Friday) and it is at least two weeks away, which puts it right where it is supposed to be. Everything is still more or less normal in relation to each other.”

Wendy JohnsonSpecial to the Chronicle

Wednesday, July 27, 2011 Oliver Chronicle A9

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Take a walk in the grasslands or the forests and you will notice that nobody is raking up the ground. Leaves, pine nee-dles, dead grass, and other organic matter blanket the soil thus reducing evaporation, preventing weed seeds from sprouting, and adding nutrients.

The hot Okanagan sun can heat up exposed soil consider-ably, sometimes harming plants. A layer of organic material helps to moderate the soil tempera-tures. This blanket also prevents the soil from drying up and crust-ing, thus allowing water, air, and nutrients to penetrate easily.

As gardeners we try to mimic nature by adding a blanket to the soil; we call it mulch. It is one of the best things to do to save wa-ter and to prevent erosion.

There are organic or inorganic mulches. Both have their pros and cons.

Organic mulches can be material like shredded leaves, straw, compost, pine nee-dles, bark chips or chipper debris, saw dust, shredded bark, grass clippings, and ma-nures. The recommended depth of mulch is 2 inches for fi ne mulch to 4 inches for rough mulch. Check the depth once a year, and supplement with additional mulch as needed.

Remember not to bury stems or trunks of trees, shrubs, or woody perennials as this increases pest and fungal problems. Some mulches like pine needles, straw, and evergreen boughs can be fl ammable, so it is important to place them away from wood-en walls or fences.

Some plants like cacti, succulents, and artemesias do not like mulch, as too much

moisture makes them rot.Mulch can be quite expensive so either

save up or get creative. Organic bark mulch ranges from $25 to $60 per yard. One cubic yard covers 108 square feet in 3” of mulch. So it may cost $0.25 to $0.60 per square foot

of land. With a little effort, grass clippings, pine needles, leaves, or chipper debris can be found for free.

Inorganic mulches are non-living materials like black poly-ethylene plastic, landscape cloth, white plastic, or different rocks and gravels. They last a long time and are great for high traf-fi c areas like pathways.

Impermeable plastic layers are often misused. Their primary function should be to keep soil dry. For example, they are great placed next to foundations. I don’t recommend using them as a weed barrier, as organic mat-

ter and dust accumulates on top becoming sprouting havens. They end up becoming very diffi cult to weed in the long-term.

If you opt for a rock garden and use rock mulch keep in mind that the hot Okanagan sun will heat them up. Even drought toler-ant plants will be stressed by the increased temperatures and they will need to be wa-tered more often. So this doesn’t end up saving on the water bill. They also heat up the ambient air so your air conditioning bill might go up too.

Rock features have their place though, and they do look stunning when used as part of a garden. The main thing is to think creatively and have fun gardening with drought tolerant plants.

Water-Wisewith Paula

Paula Rodriguez de la Vega

Name clarifi cationOh, brother, what a mix up.The organic farmer sitting at the table

in the photo on page A2 in last week’s

paper was Steve Forbes, not his brother Gord.

The Chronicle regrets the error.

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Bikes for workersThe RCMP and Oliver Crime Watch have donated bicycles for seasonal farm workers in need of transportation. The bikes need some tinkering, so it is hoped businesses will donate some tires, tubes and pumps. From left are Jamie Hatoum, Melissa Fontaine, Ron Johnson (Crime Watch), Yvon Ferland (Loose Bay), Ron Worth (Crime Watch) and Marji Basso.

A partnership of inter-ested individuals gathered in Oliver to accept a dona-tion on behalf of the Oliver Crime Watch on Thursday, July 21st. Representatives from Similkameen Farm-workers Campground So-ciety, Melissa Fontaine and Jamie Hatoum met with Yvon Ferland from Loose Bay campsite to receive bikes that were remnants of the Crime Watch annual auction of items from the RCMP.

Doe Gregoire, president of Similkameen Farmwork-ers Campground Society and Marji Basso, NDP nomi-nee first met at the nomi-nee forum in Cawston last month when the issue of seasonal workers and basic needs were discussed.

In Doe’s opinion, the sea-sonal workers in Keremeos have many struggles and conditions that are not cur-rently met, even though the society receives financial support from RDOS area B & G, BCFGA, Village of Kere-meos, SWA, SOOPA and and a few individual donations.

This gesture of making a change, even if it means assistance in some mode of transportation and a little effort to bring the bikes to working condition is a step in the right direction, says Marji Basso.

Both seasonal camps

were happy to accept the donation of bikes, and Ron Worth agreed there is a possibility of continuing this partnership on an an-nual basis after their auc-tion.

Doe Gregoire is hoping a regional committee can be formed to have regional discussions and dialogue of how to improve the condi-tions and amenities avail-

able for our seasonal work-ers, something she will be asking local councils and regional districts to orga-nize.

If you would like to do-nate tires, tubes or make a financial contribution to repairing the bikes contact Doe (Keremeos) at 250-499-2952, Melissa Fountain 250-499-4232 or Marji Basso (Oliver) at 250-498-0503.

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The “Rockefellers of Loose Bay” just got married.In a fairy tale wedding, Brian McCann and Tracy Eyres

tied the knot at the popular campground after meeting in Chilliwack 10 months ago.

It was apparently the fi rst organized wedding at Loose Bay, complete with fi re breathing entertainment.

“I burned the stage (that I built for the wedding) be-cause I didn’t want anyone else to have it,” McCann said with pride.

It was a full moon, and the bonfi re lasted until 5:30 a.m. Eyres still looked strikingly beautiful in the morning, and McCann still looked ruggedly handsome in white . . . with a green Mohawk.

He didn’t always have the Mohawk. When they fi rst met he was sporting an 18-inch braided ponytail. Unimpressed, Eyres asked him to cut if off and try the Mohawk style. He then dyed it green on a dare.

Eyres worked in the tool department at Sears when Mc-Cann swept her off her feet.

“I went in four times to buy a tool that I didn’t need, just to see her,” McCann said.

Eyres looked into his beautiful eyes and bluntly asked him if he had a girlfriend. He said no, and she immediately gave him her phone number.

But he took his sweet time calling . . . 10 days, actually. “I didn’t want to seem too eager,” McCann said hesitantly. “I didn’t mean to wait that long.”

When he fi nally called, they met and stayed up all night talking.

Eyres said something inside her said McCann was her knight in shining armor.

The plumber/gas fi tter moved to Penticton for work, and both found it very hard being apart. At the time, Eyres had hodophobia (a fear of travelling). She didn’t want to leave Chilliwack. But love conquers all, right?

McCann chose Loose Bay for the wedding, and Eyres loved the idea. “Loose Bay, for me, represents a certain amount of freedom . . . we love the place.”

They decided to invite everyone to the wedding. They prepared the food (100 hamburgers and 120 hot dogs) for all of Loose Bay’s 150 campers. The entire wedding cost them $1,800. Instead of fl owers, they bought 150 balloons.

Eyres said Loose Bay is a place where people are accept-ed just the way they are. “It’s like family.” She noted the people there have really helped her 15-year-old son come out of his shell.

The wedding was defi nitely unique. Eyres got dressed in her little kitchen at Loose Bay. But McCann wondered if she was ever going to show up.

“I stood on stage for an hour. She was an hour late. I asked her son to go touch her feet to make sure they weren’t cold.”

In defence, Eyres replied: “It was so hot that my hair wouldn’t curl.”

When they fi nally exchanged vows, McCann became

Couple wed at Loose Bay in fairy tale style

Lyonel DohertyOliver Chronicle

Continued on Pg B2...

Photo contributedTying the knot

On a hot summer night under the rays of the full moon Brian McCann and Tracy Eyres were wed recently at Loose Bay Campground in Oliver. Everyone at the camp was welcome and the party lasted till the wee hours.

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quite emotional. In fact, a lot of people were crying during the ceremony.

The happy couple are best friends now, and are planning a Mexican honeymoon on the beach.

“I don’t think I know anyone better than Brian. I’ve never once been sick of him. He makes me laugh all the time, even when I’m sad.”

They believe that opposites defi nitely at-tract. She’s an introvert and he’s an extro-vert. McCann helped her overcome her fear

of travel, and she brought him down to a functioning level.

“I got Brian reading, and he got me hik-ing.”

As a wedding gift, the campground man-ager (Yvon Ferland) gave them a month’s free accommodation. Their humble abode features tents, walls, a kitchen, a TV, a vid-eo game system, a couch, solar lights, and even a disco ball.

“We’re the only people at Loose Bay with a carpeted campsite,” McCann said.

Loose Bay hosts wedding...Continued from Pg B1

APC looks at dwelling unitsIf you agree to decommission an exist-

ing dwelling during the construction of a new principal residence, you’re expected to make good on that promise.

That’s what the regional district and Area C’s Advisory Planning Commission (APC) expects.

This issue was the topic of discussion at last week’s APC meeting. Members agree there should be better enforcement of the decommissioning of dwelling units.

The RDOS has been recommended to amend its bylaws and procedures to re-quire the demolition of an existing princi-pal dwelling upon completion of any new principal residence. The exception is where the existing structure meets the zoning re-quirements for accessory buildings.

District planner Malcolm McNaughton said the bylaw allows for the use of an ex-isting dwelling while a second unit is being constructed.

“It is not uncommon for an applicant to change their mind on the disposition of the existing structure,” McNaughton said.

He suggested that buildings that have been decommissioned to non-habitable status are being used illegally as dwelling units. He noted the enforcement in these situations is diffi cult when structures are reconverted to residential use.

Area C director Allan Patton said the APC would like to see better enforcement by the RDOS planning department by checking on these decommissioned buildings.

If they are being occupied, the residents should be removed and the building should be knocked down, Patton said.

If the owner turns the secondary dwell-ing into a farm shed, that is appropriate, he pointed out.

“We’ve got a bylaw and we’ve got to en-force it.”

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As if on cue for the festivities, the clouds broke up and the sun emerged for the Oliver Communities in Bloom judges reception at Quinta Ferreira Estate Winery on July 19.

The reception was sponsored by John and Maria Ferreira’s winery, where all gath-ered in the lovely venue to mingle with the judges and enjoy appetizers and refresh-ments.

The purpose was to welcome BC Communities in Bloom judges Heather Edwards and Christine Gooch, along with celebrating the sponsors, dignitaries and special guests whom contributed so generously to the many projects and initiatives under-

taken during the second year of Oliver Communi-ties in Bloom.

The event was the kick-off to the three-day visit, tour and evaluation of the community by Edwards and Gooch. They have volunteered to evaluate Oli-ver according to six criteria set up by BC Communi-ties in Bloom.

”I’m thoroughly impressed with the community. It has a lot to offer,” Edwards told the Chronicle.

The day after the reception, Oliver Communi-ties in Bloom (CIB) honoured the winners of the “Best Bloomin’ Garden Contest” during a special luncheon at Covert Farms Organics, by delightful hostess Shelly Covert.

CIB co-chair Betty Lou Trimmer Bahnsen said the winners truly are the “best gardeners around.”

Oliver Arts Council president Penelope Johnson said the winners have improved the visual appeal of the town.

“The contest shows how art is not simply about paintings on the wall or perform-ers on stage, it’s about making a community beautiful.”

Johnson said the Oliver Heirloom Garden Club had a tough time choosing the best overall residential yard, which was won by Gordon and Kathie Kirby.

Honourable mention went to Bernie and Sheila Houghton, who gave the Kirbys a run for their money.

Best outdoor space/living area went to George and Anabela Goncalves, who did wonders with their yard, while Roland and Teresa Maurier won for best drought tolerant landscaping.

Lloyd and Veral Park won for best commercial outdoor establishment, while the “mystery winner” for most improved site/property is Bob and Bev Alexander.

During the luncheon, Edwards and Gooch commented that there isn’t anyone quite like Trimmer Bahnsen. They noted she inspires others and is the lady to get the job done.

ContributedTo the Chronicle

Lyonel Doherty photo

Bernie and Sheila Houghton won honourable mention for “best overall residential yard” in the Best Bloomin’ Garden Contest. At right is Brian Mapplebeck, chairman of the awards presenta-tion committee. The recent ceremony was held at Covert Farms Organics.

JULY 28- Music in the Park with Shindigger Rick Wood playing classic rock & roll. 6:30 pm east side of visitor centre. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.JULY 29 - Oliver Women’s Institute bake sale at 9 am outside Shoppers Drug Mart at 350th/93 St. by the bridge. Pies, cakes, cookies, buns, fruit & veggies. All welcome. Something for everyone.JULY 30- Oliver Farmers Market opens at 8:30 am to 12:30 pm at Lions Park New vendors welcome to call 250-498-3369.JULY 31 - Osoyoos Sailing Club open house & membership drive. 2-4 pm at the clubhouse or call 250-495-4540.AUG 4 - Music in the Park with the Naden Band of Maritime Forces Paci� c playing big band, dixieland, swing and more. 6:30 pm, east side of visitor cen-

tre. Bring a blanket or lawn chair.AUG 8 - Movie night in the park. 7:00 pm Oliver Community Centre. Conces-sion, activities, movie at dusk. Bring the whole family. Suggested donation $3 per person or $10 family. More info: boysandgirlsclubs.caAUG 11- Music in the Park with Gospel Night playing joyful, inspirational music. 6:30 pm on the east side of the visitor centre. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket.AUG 17 - 19 - Blood Donor Clinic 1:00 to 5:30 - South Main Seniors Drop-In Centre 2965 S. Main, Penticton. By appointment, call 1-888-2DONATE (1-888-236-6283) AUG 18 - Music in the Park with harp-ist Ingrid Schellenberg. 6:30 pm east side of visitor centre. Bring a law chair or a blanket.

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OLIVER ALLIANCEJust north of town on Hwy 97

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Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.Children’s Church and Nursery care available

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Linda and Al daCosta have been green-housing and orcharding in Oliver for 25 years or so. Al grew up on the farm where they currently grow under 35,000 square feet of greenhouses along with two acres of grapes. His family arrived from the Azores in the ‘60s and raised fi ve children on that small farm on Fairview Road.

They started off helping the parents while running their own orchard, sold that property and eventually took over the home farm after years of building up the greenhouse operation. They were defi nitely one of the fi rst greenhouse operations in the south end of the valley.

Every Saturday morning in Oliver Linda sells their ex-

ceptional hothouse tomatoes and cucumbers, peppers and more exotic products like early table grapes and sometimes Al shares his fi gs. Anyone that tastes their products knows the care and attention they put into growing quality pro-duce. Linda has also developed infused vinegrettes with

lots of helpful suggestions for using them. Al heads to the Penticton market and in

between they go to the Naramata market. They also deliver to grocers up and down the valley. It’s been a busy life raising three children, enjoying grandchildren and keeping ahead in the agriculture industry but Al and Linda enjoy their chosen work and lifestyle.

How many years have they been in ex-ecutive positions on the Farmers market board? Maybe the last fi ve years or so. Without them and Jean Rattray, the admin-istration duties would be sorely neglect-ed and we all know someone has to take

charge and responsibility. Linda is the ongoing treasurer and Al is the vice-president.

Being regular vendors, their booth is always close to the gazebo on the left side – seeing their weigh scale is worth the visit!

FarmersMarket

Chris NortonSpecial to the Chronicle

APC to revist ALR applicationArea C’s Advisory Planning Commission (APC) will revis-

it a local businessman’s application to exclude land from the Agricultural Land Reserve.

Last week members of the APC initially rejected Todd Browne’s application to have his property (approximately 0.76 hectares) on Highway 97 south of town excluded from the ALR. The front portion of the property is zoned com-mercial and used for automobile sales, while the rear por-tion is zoned industrial and used for storage.

Regional district planner Malcolm McNaughton said the property is exempt from ALR regulations because of its size. In addition, it hasn’t been used for agriculture for some time, and due to its current level of development and proximity to town, is not expected to be viable enough to return to agriculture.

McNaughton said the only issue is that the Offi cial Com-munity Plan recognizes agriculture as an important com-ponent of the local economy and supports the preserva-tion of farmland.

Because Browne or his agent never attended the APC meeting, and because no reason was given for the ALR ex-

clusion, the commission gave the application the thumbs down. But Browne said he didn’t know about the meeting, which is why his case wasn’t represented.

Area C director Allan Patton said the APC’s decision is null and void, and will be revisited again in August.

Patton said the APC’s initial concerns were the prece-dent-setting nature of the application. If this business is allowed to take land out of the ALR, other commercial lot owners will ask for the same thing.

“I’m not sure if that’s appropriate, to see land come out of the ALR . . . we do not want to encourage highway strip development,” Patton said.

The director said these types of development belong in the Town of Oliver, not in the rural area next to farmland.

But Patton said the APC could reach a different decision once it has all the answers to the questions.

Browne told the Chronicle that his property, like many others, is overshadowed by the ALR “grey area.”

“I just want to get it out. What’s the point in keeping it in?” Browne also noted the property hasn’t grown any-thing for years.

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A woodworking shop in Oliver across from Lions park was heavily damaged in a early morning fire on Sunday.

The Oliver fire department responded with 18 men

and spent the early hours until almost dawn at the scene. Firefighters succeeded in putting out the fire before any nearby homes were also engulfed. There were no reported injuries and an investigation will follow.

Early Sunday blaze ruins building

More stranded in Okanagan River over the weekend

For the second time in a matter of weeks another river rescue was undertaken near McAlpine bridge north of Oliver.

A family of three was stranded Saturday around 2 pm while floating the fast mov-ing river on Sunday afternoon and was trapped on a small island with their float-ing devices.

The Oliver fire department deployed their swift water rescue team and brought

the family back to land with the use of life jackets and ropes.

With our late spring and heavier than normal runoff the river is higher than nor-mal at this time of year. Floaters and swim-mers alike are urged to not attempt trips down the river at this time. Unlike previous summers, this summer the river is quite dangerous and has not slowed down sig-nificantly for users to enjoy the river.

What is your most important value and why?The Lord and my family.

Why did you choose to live in this town?For my wife’s health issues.

Do you have a goal in life?Heaven.

If you had one super power, what would it be?Physical healing of sick people.

If you won the $50 million Max lottery, what would you do with the money?Spread it around to family.

If you were the mayor of Oliver, what would you do?Lower the taxes for the Okanagan.

If you could meet one person in the entire world who would it be and why?Lyonel and his camera! Ha!

What is your pet peeve in this community?Rain.

If you could fast forward the town of Oliver by 50 years what can you visualize? Keep it small, it’s great.

What is the perfect day for you in Oliver?Good health and lots of smiles.

What community issues need the most attention?Something to better help all the crop pickers.

What would be your ideal job?Riding my bike for income.

Who inspires you the most?

My kids.

If a genie granted you three wishes, what would they be?Happy people world-wide, no one hungry and jobs for the needy.

What is your greatest extravagance?Diet Pepsi.

What living person do you most admire?Obama.

When and where were you happiest? In VOH 1T0 “ Valley of Heaven in the Okanagan”.

Which talent would you most like to have?To play music.

Who are your heroes in real life?My older brother and pastors.

What or who is your greatest love in your life?My wife.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?Spiritual assistance to some through my meager guitar playing and song writing.

What is your favourite book?Joels Osteen’.

What is your favourite meal?Really too many to single out but tacos with hot sauce and chocolate in any form.

Harry Cummins

Wednesday, July 27, 2011 Oliver Chronicle B9

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Volunteer GleanerAlex Friesen of Hillcrest Youth Group from Grande Prairie, AB, cores apples while working at the Okanagan Gleaners plant south of Oliver. Friesen is one of many youths working there this summer to help the Gleaners feed the world’s hungry.

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Teaching TalithaTree Kennedy from Get Bent Belly Dancing teaches her daughter Talitha Kennedy how it’s done during a performance as part of the International Sunshine Festival held in the community park July 16.

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COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS

Tuc-el-Nuit Preschool is expanding in September.

Now offering morning preschool and full-time

daycare. Spaces available for all programs. Call Tracy

Hunt at 250-485-8969 or thunt@pdcrs.com

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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: gscs@cablerocket.com 37ctf

MUSIC IN THE PARK

Thursdays in July & August6:30 to 8:00 pm

East side, Oliver Visitor Centre (rain venue: Quail’s Nest Arts Centre at 34274-95 St (across from airport.)

THIS WEEKJuly 28 - Shindigger Rick Wood (ClassicRock and Roll.) 4cwkly

A HUGE THANK-YOU To all the volunteers and the community of Oliver for the success of our fundraiser for the Michaud family.

Truly grateful Sherilee at Eastside Grocery.

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*NOTICE*TESTALINDA EQUIPMENT

Road 15, Oliver.Will be CLOSED For the summer.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORSNOTICE IS

HEREBY GIVENthat creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Deattar Boleak, formerly of 39460-97 Street, Oliver, BC., are required to send particulars of those claims to the Administrator, Edward Peter Boleak, c/o 202-5501 Kingsway Burnaby, BC V5H 2G3. Attn: Stephen Miller. On or before August 24, 2011, after which date the estate’s assets will be dis-tributed giving regard only to those claims which have been received. 4v4

NOTICE OF WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT

Description of vehicle: 2000 Chevrolet Silverado LS 1500 X/cab pick up. VIN: 1GCEC19T8YZ269113Person liable as debtor for charges: John BurlingAmount of debt owing as of July 27/11: $3505.67This is to notify anyone of interest that this said vehicle will be seized by Sabyan Ventures Ltd of Oliver, BC under the Warehouse Lien Act.This vehicle will be available for sale at 34456-97 St, Oli-ver, BC after 14 days of this advertisement. 6c2

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

Re: The estate of JOYCE MARGUERITE ETHEL STEPHENSON aka JOYCE STEPHENSON, deceased, formerly of c/o Sunnybank Centre, RR#4, 36657-79 th Street, Town of Oliver, in the Province of British Colum-bia, V0H 1T0, who died on July 14, 2011.

Creditors and others hav-ing claims against the estate of JOYCE MARGUERITE ETHEL STEPHENSON aka JOYCE STEPHENSON are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor c/o Gordon & Young, Barris-ters and Solicitors,Box 1800, 36011-97 Street, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0 on or before September 8, 2011, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties en-titled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Ex-ecutor then has notice. 6c4

NOTICE OF REPAIRER’S LIEN ACT

Regarding: 1993 Ford Bron-co, 2 Door, 4x4 Vin: 1FMEU15N2PLA64808 Name of debtor: Tyler Zimmerman. Amount of debt: $3,091.76 as of July 20/11. Time of sale: Aug. 3, 2011. Place of sale: 34456 97 Ave. Oliver, BC V0H 1T0.This is to notify anyone of in-terest that the above said ve-hicle will be seized by Saby-an Automotive Services and Repair of Oliver, BC under the Repairer’s Lien Act. 5c2

1990 - 5 L MUSTANG. 5 spd, 44,000 km on rebuilt motor. May take part trade. $3,900 OBO. Call 250-485-0339. 3ftf

WANTED - Large diesel 5 Ton. Willing to go $2,500. Call 604-615-1574 ask for Johnny. 5p2

2001 GMC JIMMY, 4x4. Auto, 173,000 km, AC, Bose CD/stereo, new tires w/2 spare tires, roof rack. Nice condition, $8,000. Call 250-498-3632. 5p2

2003 BLACK TRACKER 4 x 4. 4 door, 2.2L, excellent shape, trailer package. Ask-ing $6,600. ALSO:2009 GMC, 4 x 4 Sierra 1500. 5.3 L Vortex engine. Air, cruise, trailer pkg., Ex-tended cab w/8 foot box. Midnight metallic Blue, 34,000 km. Asking $26,000. Can be seen at Maple Leaf RV campground, south of town. Call 250-498-3584. Serious inquiries only. 6p1

2004 FORD FREESTAR SPORT minivan. 111,000 km, V6, loaded, white w/tan cloth interior. Must sell, $5,800 OBO. Call 250-689-0202. 6v2

EMPLOYMENT

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

INTERESTED IN WORK-ING FROM HOME? Be a customer representa-tive for a growing jewelry pro-duction firm and make more money with flexible working hours. Requirements: Ap-plicants must have good communication skills and in-ternet access. Any previous experience could be useful. Qualified applicants should send their resume to John Kinnear email: john.kinnear59@gmail.com for more information. 1mc6

PART-TIME employee re-quired at Sears/Greyhound in Oliver, 1-2 days per week. Sales experience, computer skills and some lifting re-quired. Apply with resume in person at 35633-99 Street, Oliver. 5c2

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to visit isolated/lonely seniors in Oliver. Min. 1 hour a week to enhance the life of a se-nior. Call Evelyn 250-487-7455. 4p3

COVERT FARMS in Oliver, BC needs 6 full time agri-cultural workers from Aug. to October, 2011. $9.28 per hour. Call 250-498-2731. 4c4

OKANAGAN SUNSHINE FRUIT PACKERS is looking for an experienced person for fruit packing supervi-sion. Must have computer knowledge. Call Raj 250-498-9641. 4p4

4p4FOR SALE

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

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

17’ CAMPION SPEED BOAT. 115 H.P. Merc. w/Caulkins trailer. $3,500. OBO. Call 250-498-0288. 50ftf

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

OLDER 35 FT. PARK MOD-EL trailer. Needs some fin-ishing, 2 tip-outs (80 sq. ft) Great for cabin, storage or workshop, but not road wor-thy. $2,000. Also last chance to buy/sell/trade LP records. Call 250-485-3042. 5p2

9 FOOT SHUFFLE BOARD table w/ all accessories. $300 OBO. Call 250-485-0339. 5ftf

TRAILER WANTED TO RENT - App. 24’ trailer need-ed to use as a spare room for 1 week in the last half of Aug. Call 250-495-4447. 6p2

MERIDA ELECTRIC-AS-SIST BICYCLE. Better than new with puncture vine pro-tection and spare battery. $650. Call 250-498-8469. 6p1

MEN’S AND LADIES - Suede, new, sprung bikes. Norco big foot mountain bike. Call 250-485-0075, Oli-ver. 6p1

MOVING : 6 yrs. young, Wood’s Deluxe 9 cu. ft. freezer. Less than 1/2 price. More! Call 250-485-3403, Oliver. 6p1

2008 6’ x 12’ CARGO TRAILER. Single axle. Only used once to haul my fur-niture from Kamloops to Oliver. Great for hauling and storing motorcycles, ATV’s, lawnmowers, carpenters tools etc. Two large back doors and a side door. Lots of vents and an inside light. $2,899. Call 250-498-5166, Oliver. 6p2

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

OAK DINING ROOM SUITE. Table, 6 chairs, hutch. $600 OBO. Oak Ar-moire, $60 OBO. Call 250-498-4024. 6p3

HORSE AND LIVESTOCK

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

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

for appointment. 45p18

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

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

Per column inch $5.00 plus GSTNOTICES: Weddings, engagements birth announcements, cards of thanks, in memoriums, obituaries, and other notices (min. charge) $7.50 plus GST

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

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

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

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

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

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

NEWS COPY: 10:00 a.m. Mondays

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EMPLOYMENTNOTICES FOR SALE

CROSSWORD and SUDUKO ANSWERS

Wednesday, July 27, 2011 Oliver Chronicle B13

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

LOST AND FOUND

FOUND: I am young orange cat with a red collar and bell. I became lost in the Tuc-el-Nuit area. If you know where I live please call 250-498-3604. 5f2

LOST - Ladies fabric black and grey purse, wallet and contents. Friday, July 15 at the By-Low parking lot in Oliver. Please call 250-497-8136. 6p1

EAGLE HOMESBC built manufactured and

modular homes. BC’s #1 Moduline dealer.

Best prices available. Contact Blair Kennedy

778-515-5555 Okanagan Falls.

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MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE - to be moved. Dou-ble wide in good shape w/all appliances. $12,000. ALSO single wide, $5,000. Call 250-490-7688. 6p2

COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS

SINGLE WHITE MALE. 59 yrs. old, honest, reliable, realistic. Seeking female with a positive personal-ity. PO Box 118 Midway, BC V0H 1M0 5mc2

MANUFACTURED HOMES

PANARAMA ORCHARD and fruit stand in north Oli-ver is open for the season. Cherries, apricots, peaches, tomatoes, pickling cucs and much more now available. Call 250-498-6103. 3p17

OKANAGAN SUNSHINE FRUIT PACKERS is now accepting new growers. All fruit, we have contracts with both domestic and overseas buyers, and have a broker available. Call Raj 250-498-9641.

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employment opportunities

CONCRETE FINISHERS. E d m o n t o n - b a s e d c o m p a n y s e e k s experienced concrete finishers for work in and out of town. Subsistence and accommodations provided. Phone 780-660-8130. Fax 780-444-4258; John@RaidersConcrete.com.CLEAR ENVIRONMENTAL is seeking individuals to join our team. Responsibilities: Water and soil sample col lect ion and f ield analysis, drilling waste sampling, analysis, disposal supervision. Pre and post site assessments. Qualifications: Post secondary degree or diploma. Oilfield experience is an asset. Required equipment is a reliable 4X4, lap top computer, GPS, camera. Send resume to: hr@ceslp.ca referencing contract Environmental Field Technicians in the subject line.J O U R N E Y M A N MECHANIC required immediately, Grande Prairie, (NW) Alberta. Heavy Duty position, Caterpillar experience, compet i t i ve wages , benefit plan. More info: www.ritchiebr.com. Fax 780-351-3764. Email: info@ritchiebr.com.

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Receptionist/Cashier – RELIEF

Under the supervision of the Recreation Program Manager, the relief Receptionist Cashier is responsible for customer service to the general public including telephone, email and front counter enquiries, performing cashier duties and maintaining all offi ce administrative systems for Oliver Parks & Recreation. This is a CUPE Relief position with a pay rate of $17.26 per hour plus 6% in lieu of benefi ts.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated customer service skills and considerable administrative support experience with profi ciency with computers and other standard offi ce equipment. Experience with Point of Sale or related cash payment systems would be an asset. Preference will be given to those applicants that have a background in recreation services.

Please submit application indicating “Receptionist Cashier” by 4:00 pm July 29, 2011 to:

Carol Sheridan, Program ManagerOliver Parks & Recreation Society

Box 627, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0Email: carol@oliverrecreation.ca

Fax: 250-498-0097

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position however only those applicants selected for an interview

will be contacted.

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COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS

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TOWNHOME for sale. Stonehouse Village, 1150 sq. feet. 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath. $179,000. Call 780-706-1858 or email: vwinger@telus.net 4mc4

20 x 58 MANUFACTURED HOME on large lot. 2 bdrm + office. 55+ Weeping Wil-low MHP. Fully furnished, larger sun-deck and storage shed. $750 mth. plus utilities. Ref. and damage deposit required. Call 250-495-2872 or (cell)250-689-5045. 6v2

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

1999 - 11.5’ SECURITY PENTHOUSE CAMPER - TV, microwave, AC, extra out-side shower, awning, sky light. Must be seen. $8,500. OBO Call 250-485-0075, Oli-ver. 6p1

RENTALS

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

36’ FIFTH WHEEL- Skirted with large deck. 6 km N of Oliver. Fully furnished. $750 mth. includes utilities. Ref. + damage deposit required. Call 250-495-2872 or (cell) 250-689-5045. 6v2

RESIDENTIAL EVICTION SERVICES-

Terminal Bailiffs, Call 250-493-2618.

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AVAILABLE IN OLIVER.1) Large 2 bedroom, two bathroom condo available at Casa Rio in Oliver. Great views of the mountains and fountain. Rent includes, underground parking and storage, exercise room, el-evator, and secure entrance, W/D, F/S, DW, AC, F/P. N/P, N/S. $900 plus utilities, avail-able immediately. 2) Nice 2 bedroom town-house, centrally located near hospital, community centre and town. Private courtyard, W/D, F/S. $775 plus utilities. N/S, N/P. Avail-able Sept 1, 2011.3) Two bedroom, two bath home. Available Sept. 1, 2011. Nice rural setting. Good sized yard. $875 plus utilities.

Call Nita Neufield at Royal LePage South Country Property Management.

For more information on these rentals or properties

available in Osoyoos at 250-498-6222.

6ctf

4 BDRM HOUSE for rent. Nice and clean, high end home. Close to town. $1,300 mth. plus utilities. Call 250-498-9641. 4p3

BRIGHT, SPACIOUS.Brand new , one bedroom suite w/separate entrance. Perfect for single or couple. Gorgeous kitchen w/4 ap-pliances. Fenced backyard with pool. $850 mth. includ-ing utilities, wi-fi & satel-lite TV. Close to town and schools. N/S, N/P. Avail. Sept 1. Call 250-498-5434. 5v2

3 BDRM MOBILE HOME for rent. $800 mth. plus utili-ties. Close to town. Lots of privacy. Call 250-498-9641. 4p3

1 BDRM SUITE. Close to shopping. Secure building. $650 mth. includes power. Call 250-498-3138. 6p3

1 BDRM BASEMENT SUITE. $550, utilities includ-ed. Call 250-498-4404. 5c2

In loving memory

McLEANHilliard Marshall

(“Mac”)1916 - 2011

Hilliard Marshall (“Mac”) McLean passed away on Friday, July 15, 2011 at the South Okanagan General Hospital, Oliver at the age of 95 years. He was prede-ceased by his wife Lois, and was the last of his family of origin.

Mac is lovingly remembered by his daughter, Lynn; his two sons, Cyril and Gary (Ingrid); grandson, Robert (Trish); daughter-in-law, Yvonne; numerous nieces and nephews as well as God-daughter, Rita.

Born in Lacombe, Alberta, Mac was employed in the civil service as a stationary engineer. He retired to Oli-ver from Red Deer, Alberta in 1978.

Mac spent his retirement years golfi ng area courses and taking gambling excursions to Nevada. In later years he enjoyed trips to the Grand Coulee Dam.

He was a member of the Elks, and earned his 50 year service award. Mac also belonged to the Royal Canadian Legion. For many years he served as the Legion bugler, and played at many Remembrance Day services, includ-ing on Parliament Hill in Ottawa during war time.

A memorial service will be held at the Oliver United Church at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 12th with Ann White offi ciating. Following the service there will be a graveside urn committal in the Oliver Municipal Cem-etery and a reception in the United Church Hall.

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

Arrangements entrusted toNunes-Pottinger Funeral Service

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

Dave & Rob Evans 250-498-3343

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

LARGE 2 BEDROOM SUITE. A/C. Close to down- town. $700 month + power. Call 250-498-0232. 4p6

LARGE 2 BDRM HOUSE for rent. Main floor, fenced yard, 4 appliances. 4 km south of Oliver. $800 + 1/2 utilities. Call 250-470-7509. 5p2

NEW NUMBER - WORKSHOP FOR RENT. 25’ x 30’ x 16’ high. 150 PSI air compressor, 220 hook up, well ventilated, 16’ x 4’ lighted work bench. Motor-cycle hoist, pressure wash-er, motor hoist and stand. Full washroom. By the hour/day/week. Call Mike 778-439-2234. Oliver. 6f2

1 BDRM APARTMENT. N/S, N/P, Call after 11:00 am. 250-498-0872. 6p2

BASEMENT - 2 BDRM SUITE. Ground level, high ceiling, very spacious, new, private parking and backyard, fenced. Close to amenities. Available Sept 1. $850. hydro included. Call 250-498-2216 6p1

SERVICES

ARGON ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Residential - CommercialElectric Heating

DEAN MALMBERG250-498-4506

Contractor # 434749336 348 Ave. Unit A

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RENTALS RENTALS

In loving memory

JoePocsik1952 - 2011

On Friday, July 15, 2011, Mr. Joe Pocsik of Oliver passed away peacefully at the South Okanagan General Hospital at the age 58 years.

He was predeceased by his father, Joseph in 1973 and his mother, Helen in 1974.

Joe lived at home on the family orchard until his par-ents passed away. He then moved to and lived at Kirby Lodge in Penticton for a couple of years before moving to Calgary House in 1977 and lived there until 2002.

In 2002, Joe relocated (retired) to Beaver Lodge in Oliver. In 2005, Joe moved to the Main Street Group home before settling in at the Park Drive Group Home in 2009.

Joe enjoyed music, playing the accordion, dancing and socializing with everyone, he was quite the ladies man.

He liked donuts, especially longjohns, reading his magazines (People), going for drives, coffee and or ice cream, afternoon naps and going to visit friends at the club in Penticton.

A memorial celebration of life was officiated by Pas-tor Cameron Ogilvie at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at the Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Chapel, 34505 – 89th St.

Graveside urn interment and committal followed at the Oliver Municipal Cemetery. A reception was then held at the Fairview Building.

Condolences and tributes may be sent by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com

Arrangements entrusted toNunes-Pottinger Funeral Service

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

Wednesday, July 27, 2011 Oliver Chronicle B15

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• Snow Removal

• Pruning and Trimming

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• Fences and Misc

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Lawn maintenanceFertilizing

Small pruning jobsCall 250-498-6741.

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

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RODNEY’S HANDYMAN SERVICE.

Quality work guaranteed.Painting, laminate floors,

windows, doors etc.NO JOB TOO SMALL

Call 250-498-2210. 6p4

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

more.Call ALLISON at 250-498-6428.

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YARD SALES

TRASH TREASURES & treats sale. Sat, July 30. NK’Mip Desert Canyon Golf course parking lot. 7:30 am to 10:30 am. Hosted by the ladies section of NK’Mip Canyon Desert Golf. 6p1

YARD SALE - Fri. July 29. 8:00 am - 1:00, Sat. July 30. 8:00 am - 1:00. 8752-368 A Ave. (off 87 Street). Furni-ture, household, books, an-tiques, hand tools and shop stuff. 6f1

Classified ad deadline is Tuesday morning at 9 am

SERVICES RENTALS

KIWANIS MARKET 34782-91st Street

(Sawmill Road)

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

SAT & SUN July 30 & 31st, household things, kids stuff, men’s western clothing, some antiques & misc stuff. 8am to 2pm. 36422-77th Oli-ver. No early birds- they pay double. 6p2

KIWANIS MARKET(Sawmill Road)

OPEN EVERY SATURDAY6:30 TO 12:30

YARD SALES

B16 Oliver Chronicle Wednesday, July 27, 2011 SPORTS

Plumbing ServiceGov’t Cert. * Licensed * Insured

Dave Greener*24-Hour Emergency Service*

Bus (250)498-4616Cell (250)485-7318

Any information?Call Oliver RCMPor 250-689-1394

STOLEN July 12thfrom Casa Rio underground parking.

2001 Ford F250 - Red

REWARD OFFEREDLyonel Doherty photos

Pass the ballThe Nothin’ But Net basketball camp at Sen Pok Chin school was another big hit with young players - about 65 in all. At top, the coaches from left are Joey Vickory, Jer-emy McCulloch, and camp founder Spencer McKay. At left, local player and SOSS Hor-nets star Greet Gill gets ready to pass the ball during a drill.

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