Sunday – In a dramatic race down under on Sunday, Penticton’s (Canada) Jeff Symonds became the 2015 Ironman Asia Pacific Champion, winning Ironman Melbourne in a blistering 8:04:29. With perfect execution, he steadily made his way to the front throughout the race until he grabbed the lead on the run. Symonds has been posting […]
Archives for March 2015
Penticton Art Gallery. Much fun. Steamfest
Shannon Ford and Me in front of “Who’s She Wearing? Steam Chest”. Garments by Dianne Gibson.
Minister Bennett, MLA Larson agree to talk on 2 tier power scheme
Important Issue – listed by dates This is Patti Brazeau from Anarchist Mountain. I just want to update you on the progress we’ve been making on the fight against the 2-Tier system, since you’ve been very supportive in the past and actually, I believe that most of our petition signatures are a result of your […]
Rural report with Laird Smith
Today’s writing is a excerpt taken from a March 25 1971 column written by Wally Smith entitled “Chill in the Air” Records over the last 10 to 15 years point to what would appear to be a gradual cooling trend and a shortening of the growing period. Weather records at Summerland show there were only […]
Progress – pretty amazing to see
From far away and up close
Dennis on stage
Shatford Centre Penticton / Fundraiser for the learning kitchen, The Westbank Country Opry did a special concert on the old Shatford Stage. Miss Jr. Washington State rodeo, Riata Marchand was one of the many guests. She recited a historic poem about Washington State. Quite unique fit between performers. Photo and story Dennis Walker SO Country […]
Pat Whalley – Growing up with Grandma
Part 6 – Health and Welfare As a child a visit to the doctor had little meaning to me, My grandma was the fixer of burns, scrapes, earache and most aches and pains. Grandma’s remedies were of the home made sort, but they seemed to work. Cough syrup was made by boiling linseed, licorice and […]
“The Melville Boys” takes comedy to cottage country
Owen Melville (played by Brohm Dason) flirts with Loretta (Sarah Williams) by trying to guess her weight in SOAP’s The Melville Boys by Norm Foster. Fishing, beer, cheesies, and girls: a weekend at the cottage is looking good to Owen Melville. To his older brother Lee, who has a more sober retreat in mind, Owen’s […]