Photo by Jim Ruhland
Archives for April 2012
How to plan a grad – with less
SOSS has been placed in the predicament of planning and executing a Grad Plan with far less volunteers than a normal year – and all that without a “whole” school. The small administration staff met last night with Grade 12 students and their parents to find the volunteers to make it all work from chair […]
Gather the children – it’s time for art classes
Last call for tickets
Friday April 20th The Oyster Beach Brew Party presented by the South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce Admission covers entertainment, beer mug, two oysters, sausage OR beer sample. Join us under the tent for a beach party featuring live entertainment with Dianne Ball, and special guest oyster farmer Rob Tryon from Effingham oysters. “It’s time to […]
Opening Day at the Desert Centre
This Sunday, April 22, is Opening Day at the Osoyoos Desert Centre. Join us for a fun-filled day of special activities including a bluebird presentation, plant sale, guided tours, and more! A complete list of opening day events is below. Pitch-in Week Clean-up On Tuesday, April 24 the Desert Society is partnering with the Town […]
National Park debate at RDOS – directors take a stand
Directors of the RDOS have endorsed three ideas proposed at a meeting Thursday in Penticton. 1. Request the province re-engage the discussion with the Federal Government and continue the process started a number of years ago 2. Request the province to release the finding of a feasibility study done by BC on the National Park […]
Hot chimney draws fireman to house south of town
Two fire alarms, two fire trucks, two crews, two ladders – add up to real life fire practice at an older home south of Road 18 east of Highway 97. Not much smoke, hot cinders, firemen on the roof. All that on fire practice night in Oliver.
A modern view of the criss cross
Photo by Russell Work. You will have to take the time to compare the two pictures ( one from the 30’s and the above)