SHEDDING SOME LIGHT ON THE SUBJECT I really enjoy suspense books and stories but have you ever noticed that whenever the subject enters the scary room, they never put the light on? When I go out and know it will be dark when I come home, I usually leave the outdoor lights on and one […]

Adapt or Die Global Warming is not all about temperature. Temperature is between cause and effect – neither cause, nor effect. I’m not going to argue about cow flatulence, transportation, or particulates. Let’s get beyond that to find the fundamentals. The underlying causes are two: population and energy. Inseparable. Like thumb and forefinger. The effects […]

Today I would like to stress the importance of listening.  No not to the news or the chatter of our neighbors.  To voices much more important.  We need to listen to the little voices that will be judging our legacy and telling future generations who we were. This came to mind last night when my […]

Obituary for the late Herbert Michael Joseph Wytinck   July 6, 1944 – April 10, 2019   Herbert Michael Joseph Wytinck (Herb) passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 10th, 2019 in Oliver, BC. Herb will be sadly missed by his wife Beatrice (Bea) Wytinck, daughter and son-in-law Sonya Wytinck and Paul Parker, grandchildren […]

Picture in large format – use mouse to enlarge Thanks to Audrey MacNaughton for this close up of Big Horns having a rest in the sun

Towed away – total write off? Russell promises a brief write up Thank to friends etc. All is well – Christine on the mend.

While returning from Penticton Saturday afternoon at 3pm, and approaching the bridge at the intersection of Green Lake Road and Highway 97, a double bogey wheel assembly flew off the rear of a  moving semi trailer vehicle heading north. It was coming straight for us, in our lane, necessitating an evasive manoeuver, to avoid a […]