Dumbbell The dumbbell originated as an object used for exercising the muscles that had the shape of the tool used to ring a church bell. So it is not a bell at all. Since there is no bell, the reference to being dumb, silent. That word came into use in the early 1700s. The dumbbell […]

A show of spring colours, green, blue, grey, almost black and white

Wanda Casorso – half dozen of the world famous Corinne Tomlin muffins – plus coffee for two – anything you desire from Karen at her Express Bar at Hair Friends Sarah Poirier – 2nd Prize – two specialty coffee drinks from Karen Julie – you get a smile when I get my next cheque Shawna […]

Location shown on Hwy 97 as you enter the Falls from the north – behind the Barber Shop – that site was hit by fire recently *** The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen is cracking down on building and property bylaw infractions, partly due to an increase in staff that has allowed them more time to […]

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