It’s Farmbag time again, and the Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs in Oliver is once again involved in this great initiative and fundraiser to support youth programming in the South Okanagan. The idea is simple – an innovative program providing a way to buy local fruits and vegetables over the winter months, while directly supporting […]
Archives for September 2014
Note to artists – set to go – for Fall Art Show
This is to remind you to deliver your art to the Oliver Community Centre for the Fall Art Show and Sale on Saturday, October 4th. Delivery Times: last names A-M – 8:00 am to 9:00 am; last names N-Z – 9:00 am to 10:00 am. All artwork must be ‘display ready’. Hanging wire ONLY acceptable […]
Pounding story
I was recently in London, England and at fruit stand, fresh cherries were for sale at 5 British Pounds per pound that is $9.00 per pound in our money, on closer inspection of the box, found they were from Summerland. No, I didn’t buy any but nice to see our local produce for sale in […]
Are people walking on Spotted Lake?
Photographer Roger Richardson reports that the dry lake is being walked on – despite posted signs. Press image for larger
Star techs
Two arts council Board members, Nathan Linders (second from right, on console, above) and Penelope Johnson, attended a technician training workshop and work party at the Frank Venables Theatre on Saturday September 27. They joined other interested volunteers from the community (left to middle): Steve, Mike, and Ron. Teaching the basics to the five stage […]
Regular Sunday feature
Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service Press Button above Regular Sunday Feature Obituaries Listed: Martin Deeg M. Diane Biernaskie Joe Kirs Mary Wright It’s the policy of ODN to publish some obituaries in full on the main page as we become aware of a notice ~ at the discretion of the publisher. Some families request that an obituary […]
L.V. Rogers (Nelson) vs SOSS – girls field hockey Saturday
Press pictures for larger image L.V. Rogers SS won the game.
Bottle drive success
The Osoyoos Soroptimists came together to sort cans and bottles for re-cycling on this week with refundable containers being separated, counted and delivered to the Osoyoos Recycle Depot netting the Club more than $400. These funds will be directed to the many Soroptimist charities in the South Okanagan, Co-ordinator of the Project, Doris Walton thanks the members who […]