SOSS coming out with new apparel by Reilly Irvine Southern Okanagan Secondary School has come out with a new line of clothing for students and adults alike, and they’ve got some big reasons for doing it. As Steve Podmorrow explains, “We at SOSS have seen tragedy with the fire, and have been undergoing some major […]
Archives for March 2013
Being a Real Man
I am one of the many volunteers bringing “The Vagina Monologues” to Oliver and Osoyoos. This award-wining play will be performed by a group of wonderful local women, none of them professional actors, at the Osoyoos Secondary School Theatre on Saturday April 6, 7 pm. Now, one strange thing: I am an old retired male. I became […]
BC government investment in region important to Liberals
Oliver and Osoyoos business people invited to a special dinner with Attorney General Shirley Bond Tuesday night. Bond is visiting the South Okanagan to sign documents with the OIB – a necessary step in the process of constructing the new corrections facility south of Senkulmen Industrial Park in Oliver. Pictured Bond, Liberal candidate for Boundary […]
Wednesday a busy day for news people
Media asked to attend two events in the morning First Event: Premier Christy Clark will make an announcement benefiting families in the southern Okanagan. Event Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Time: 8 a.m. Location: Penticton Regional Hospital Second Event: Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond and Chief Clarence Louie to sign agreement at […]
It’s here – it’s unique
The Unique Booktique I still remember the moment I fell in love with reading. I was 10 years old. The book was Tiger Eyes by Judy Blume. When asked what my dream job would be; the answer was usually the same. I just never thought that it would come true. Last August, I purchased The […]
Letter of Recognition for Acts of Kindness
There were so many wonderful people in our little town of Oliver who lifted Michael’s spirits with their visits, phone calls, and emails; who offered hugs, caring words, lovely cards and so many other kinds of support to him, to me, and to his family members; who provided food to sustain us and sent us […]
Going back for a second look
Analyze the scene, power/tel pole split, several posts hit but car somehow gets around the highway sign and spins down the hill and burst into flames. Orchard Grove Lane and Ryegrass Rd.on Sunday
