When I first started writing this column in April of 2013, I had little idea of whom Wally Smith was. This may sound strange since he was my father and we lived under the same roof, ate the same food, drank from the same well and rode in the same car, but he and I […]
Archives for 2014
Photographer Marilyn Jones
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$17,500 in scholarships from Enrichment Society
The new Southern Okanagan Secondary School will have an awards ceremony for its first graduating class June 24th. The generosity of community service groups, businesses and families that provide scholarships and bursaries to many of these students is very impressive. I am sure many parents, grandparents and family friends are pleasantly surprised at the number […]
Strike camp out
Strike Day Camp No.3! This Friday, June 13th Oliver Parks and Recreation will be offering another Day Camp from 8:00am-4:00pm. We will be swimming, playing sports, crafting and much more! $20.00/day 6-12 years of age You must pre-register for this program. Any questions, please contact Katie Eaton 250-498-4985 ex 202, or katie@oliverrecreation.ca
Just 30 thirty years
Press for larger This past weekend, SOSS Grad 84 celebrated their 30th reunion at Walnut Beach Resort in Osoyoos. A quarter of the graduating class along with spouses enjoyed two days of reconnecting with each other with two beach parties, a school tour, formal dinner, a surprise video of their Geography 12 trip, and lots […]
Fender bender ties up traffic on Main Street
Time of dispatch 3:02 pm Monday Location Similkameen Avene and Hwy 97 (south of the lights) No one seriously injured. Cause unknown.
Did you know?
Did you know that thousands of women are abused by their partners every year and the numbers continue to grow. Despite a big movement to stop the violence, it is a huge problem. Many women suffer in silence because they have no alternative place to go, so they and their children stay in the abusive […]
Coming out party Wednesday
Anatasia Levant Grade 11 – 17 years old – home schooled wants to finish her pre-university studies at SOSS. Daughter of Robin and Blair Levant. Future author or costume designer. Sees the Ambassadors Programme as a way of serving community and learning social skills Simi Mand Grade 11 – 16 years – works at Super […]