2018 – water will be diverted from the McIntrye Dam April 9th and be available to farmers and bulk water users April 13. Canal cleaning is now in progress – repairs to the floor between Roads 2 and 3 are schedule and include rebar and concrete on the bottom only. A new allotment is proposed […]
Archives for 2018
What is a perfect cup of coffee?
When someone asks me what makes a perfect cup of coffee, I have to say that it depends on many variables. While it probably seems obvious that great coffee starts with great beans, there are many factors that make coffee beans great and some of those dwindle in time. Where were was the coffee grown? […]
Painters outdoors in winter
Ladies Annual Paint Night last week in the Gazebo. The Goddesses of Greenleaves Strata have many talents: some paint – others sing – and soon the dancing will begin – what next?? Contributed
Thank you
From Greg Norton’s Family Memories of Saturday’s Giant Community Hug celebrating Greg’s life are etched in our hearts. Many thanks for joining us and sharing his final coffee break. The many monetary donations for his pet project, Loose Bay Campground, will be put to good use. Bathroom repairs and renos are endless! We also plan […]
The history of Butch Smitheram
Henry “Butch” Smitheram Butch was one of the first in the Similkameen to enlist in the British Columbia Dragoons in 1939. It wasn’t long before his superiors recognized and exploited his talents. He scored the highest for marksmanship in the Canadian Army and was selected for duty in the Special Forces Commandos. Two years of […]
No flurries, No snow mentioned – could it be spring ?
Remembering Charles Hayes
Charles and Margaret Hayes operated a small but classy business in little OK Falls. (1982-1996) The South Okanagan Review. I really wish it was still published. The one statement of Charles Hayes, I remember, “News is News but make it a bit spicy and you will attract more readers.”
A bit of rant
This a new logo for an elderly organization in Penticton that says it works in 13 communities of the Okanagan Similkameen. The logo is really hip and says nothing. “For over 50 years, Penticton & District Community Resources Society has been responding to everyday needs and larger social issues. We excel at bringing people and […]