Archives for January 17, 2019

Master Detectives

We may be thrilled when crime scene investigators solve a case by detecting small but conclusive evidence. That is remarkable. Very minute detection can occur using nature’s electromagnetic spectrum (EMS).

The EMS spans a huge range of wave lengths: from 300m AM radio waves, to short waves, TV & FM radio, cellular, microwaves, radar, WiFi, millimeter waves, telemetry, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays and finally to the extremely minute, atom-sized gamma rays. Notice that visible light waves that allow us to see fall between the infrared and ultraviolet range. That’s only a small part of the EM spectrum. There’s a whole lot going on that we can’t see. For details use a computer search for the electromagnetic spectrum chart.

If a scientist can measure the wavelength emitted with a spectrometer he/she knows what material is present because elemental materials give off a specific wave length. Then, if a scientist can also measure how intensely a certain wave length is reflected by a solute in a solution, she/he knows how much of it is there. A spectrophotometer does that, even if there is only a minute amount present.

This ability is put to use in detecting the level of pollutants in the air. It can also measure tiny amounts of poison in the blood. Since we can use the laws of nature for such exact detection it is no stretch to believe that God can detect and record all our words, deeds and even our thoughts. Ps. 139:2 “…you perceive my thoughts from afar.” “Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely” vs. 4

We can’t get away with anything, but by the grace of God the sacrifice of Jesus paid for the cost of wiping away everything for those who trust Him with that.

Hallelujah!

Henry Wiebe

‘Grumpy’ the snowcat was hit last weekend.

Cowardly thieves continue to plague our not-for-profit organization.

The last three weekends we have had our donation money box broken into. Our non-member log book stolen. Thieves also stole out battery, 15 gallons of gas, and wood box containing top up oil, anti-freeze and brake fluid.

All this has been reported to RCMP file number 2019-256. I have built a better lock system on donation box. Will be trying to buy a locking gas cap and guess I will have to take battery out of snowcat when it is parked.

If you happen to notice any suspicious activity at parking lot please note a vehicle description and a licence number if possible. Take a picture or video if possible.

Source:
from website and quoting “Grumpy Al”.

OCC = Okanagan Correction Centre at Oliver
SO = South Okanagan
Above total stats for Oliver and below total stats for Osoyoos
Information released in a report today at the RDOS by Superintendent Ted De Jager for year 2018

Source: files from RDOS, RCMP and Castanet

Superintendent Ted De Jager provided a source of information with specific crime statistics and said he wanted to spend more time updating directors on the bigger-picture operations now that police calls have quietened down for the winter.

“It’s a very seasonal thing, we tend to see big peaks in the summer and they come down this time of year,” De Jager said. “We spend our time now working with all of you to set priorities, because we know that the big peak is coming again in the summer.”

He explained that the roughly 100 RCMP members in the regional district responded to a total of 35,678 calls over 2018, took in 1,953 prisoners, dealt with 1,318 motor vehicle incidents with eight fatal crashes and issued 1,886 traffic violation tickets.

“That’s essentially 100 calls in the region per day,” De Jager said. “About 60 per cent of our calls for service are not things that will result in charges, but the number of charges that are going forward against our prolific offenders is increasing.”

Source: All weather info from Environment Canada

Another honour for Osoyoos Indian Band Chief Clarence Louie, who is being inducted into the

2019 Canadian Business Hall of Fame

Pictured is co-winners

Claude Lamoureux, retired president & CEO, Ontario Teachers’ Plan,
Annette Verschuren, chair & CEO of NRStor Inc.
Stephen J.R. Smith, chairman & CEO of First National Financial (right)

“The Canadian Business Hall of Fame recognizes enduring contributions to the business community and our country,” said Hall of Fame chancellor David Denison.

“We have the great privilege of highlighting their excellence in business leadership, outstanding professional achievements and dedication to bettering Canada’s social fabric.”

Louie will be the first indigenous person to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

He was raised on OIB lands by his mother and was elected chief at 24 years old in 1985.

Through the Osoyoos Indian Band Development Corporation, founded by Louie, the previously impoverished band has started or acquired nine businesses.