JULY 2013 Success stories from the South Okanagan
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BRIAN HIGHLEY has run international campaigns with Adbusters magazine and published the OK Sun newspaper in Osoyoos. He is of course writing this, and feels strange referring to himself in the third person.
REPORTER & PROOFREADER ANDREA DUJARDIN-FLEXHAUG
has been living in the South Okanagan and writing for newspapers for 25-plus years, ever since she graduated from the Journalism Program at Langara, VCC
CONTRIBUT0RS JUDY HARVEY has always had a passion for food and loves to learn and share the knowledge she has gleaned. In the early 1990’s she looked after the cooking classes at Benkris School of Culinary Arts in Calgary. Judy has been helping with classes at Osoyoos Home Hardware for the past seven years.
PETER HOVESTAD has been an avid photographer since discovering the dark room tucked under the stairs of his high school in the 1970’s. He is the president of the Osoyoos Photography Club.
JORG MARDIAN is a Certified Kinesiology
Specialist, Myoskeletal Therapist, Fitness Trainer and Registered Holistic Nutritionist. He specializes in injury/pain therapy, functional fitness, weight loss and holistic nutrition.
ANDREW STUCKEY is a professional communicator, writer and photographer living in the South Okanagan. Andrew is Managing Partner of StarNorth Communications, a South Okanagan-based firm specializing in publicsector and non-profit communications.
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Aktion Club Celebrates 20 Years
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he Oliver-Osoyoos Aktion Club (a branch of the Kiwanis family) met June 11 at Oliver Parks and Recreation to celebrate their 20th anniversary. Three of the four founding members spoke for a few moments about the early days of this service, and an early video was shown. The club supports adults with a range of disabilities, primarily developmental. The Aktion Club raises funds throughout the year through various events, such as their annual February and Christmas bake sales, penny containers, raffle baskets and individual efforts. These funds go to support a wide array of programs and organizations, like the Saving Old Spectacles program, Food Banks, and academic scholarships, to name only a few. The Aktion Club meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month (except for July and August) at 11 am. For more information, contact the Aktion Club Advisor Lee Chic (250) 495-6617.
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Signing Off
Derrald and Gwen Ulry, owners of Osoyoos Signs and Logo Stitch in Osoyoos, are retiring this month after 24 years in business, the last 10 of which were in Osoyoos. Taking over are Chad and Dan Dambrowitz, both of whom have been working closely with Derrald and Gwen recently to ensure a smooth transition. Osoyoos Signs provides signage for homes and businesses, as well as all types of embroideryready clothing and promotional items. Derrald and Gwen thank all of their customers, and wish Chad and Dan all the best. “A good business sign is a sign of good business!”
You can’t miss it, the bright pink little van that makes an appearance every day at Pioneer Walkway in Osoyoos. It is the first summer that ‘OsoJus’ is open for business, giving customers an easy way to grab a quick bite to eat. From 11 am to 7 pm, it offers a variety of ‘dogs’ with six toppings to choose from (the Tofu Veggie one is delish). On tap is ‘OsoJus’ fresh pressed apple or pear juice and ‘OsoJus’ fruit smoothies. Double O Bikes in Oliver and Osoyoos have both reopened in time for the busy summer tourist season. The Oliver store has moved into spacious new ‘digs’ in the old Fields store on Main Street, and the Osoyoos one is back in their newly renovated building next to Tim Horton’s. Both stores sell, rent, and repair bicycles; offer self or guided tours, with an affordable bicycle shuttle service as well. Double O Bikes is open seven days a week from 9:30 am to 5 pm.
The Bassett House, Museum, and Kenny McLean Room are open for the summer season in Okanagan Falls. The Bassett House and Museum will be open every day except Sunday throughout the summer. Entry fees into the museum are $2 per person or $5 per family. D&L’s New, Used & Pawn is relocating from Main Street to 480 Bank St. at Kootenay (just behind RBC) in Oliver. The move is expected to be complete in July, and Dean and Lisa look forward to serving their customers from the new space.
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Oliver Pharmacy Sun Sightings Owner Recognized
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reg Wheeler, pharmacist and Owner of Remedy's Pharmacy in Oliver and Skaha Pharmacy in Penticton, along with the entire Renal Team at the Penticton Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Clinic, were presented an award recognizing Skaha Pharmacy's integration into the CKD Clinic at the Penticton Health Unit. The award was issued by the Health Employers Association Of BC, a Provincial body representing many different types of health care professionals in BC. A few years ago, Wheeler envisioned a model of collaborative patient care and proposed to integrate himself and his staff pharmacists into the Chronic Kidney Disease Clinic at the Penticton Health Unit. The Health Care Team at Clinic consists of nephrologists, registered renal nurses, dieticians and medical office support team members. Wheeler believes that enabling clinic patients to be seen by a community pharmacist, as part of their primary care team, would help improve their overall quality of care. Patients with chronic kidney disease typically take
a large number of medications, many of which require frequent monitoring and dosage adjustment, increasing the risk for medication discrepancies and drug-related problems. The clinic's team members supported Greg's proposal recognizing it as an opportunity to promote seamless care for their patients. Together, the pharmacists and clinic team members championed a pilot project where pharmacists performed medication reviews and reconciliations, identified medication discrepancies and drug-related problems. The majority of patients seen by a pharmacist at Clinic had either a discrepancy or drug-related problem(s) with their medications. Due to its success, the program has now been made a permanent feature of the Penticton CKD clinic and has expanded to other renal programs in Kamloops and Trail. Congratulations to the entire team at the Penticton Renal CKD Clinic. OKANAGAN SUN • JULY 2013 • 7
Important Bird Area caretakers: an opportunity to share experiences
By Andrew Stuckey
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t is quite a display on,e that has the small group of 10 stopping on the trail and grabbing at binoculars and spotting scopes: a massive flock of migratory Sandhill Cranes is passing overhead. Even at this distance (the birds are a good thousand feet above the group) the cranes are impressive. They are big birds, with long necks and legs and a wing span 8 www.oksun.ca
of up to six feet. They fly in the classic “V” formation, stretched out over several hundred metres. Their call, a distinctive squawking call, fills the cool morning sky. This spring morning finds the group of local Important Bird Area (IBA) caretakers volunteering with B.C. Nature on a rough dirt track south of Kilpoola Lake on property purchased recently by the Nature Conservancy of Canada.
Just west of Osoyoos, the area is a mix of open grassland, aspen copses and dry coniferous woodlands. It is prime habitat for rare mammals, including the Spotted Bat and Nutall’s Cottontail. If you look closely in the lakes and ponds, you’re likely to see a Great Basin Spadefoot or a Tiger Salamander. But it is the birds this group has come to find, and not necessar-
ily migratory cranes overhead. The journey this morning is one of familiar pattern: a quiet scuttle along the trail, the troupe scattered about in groups of two and three, and then a pause as the whisper of a song carries over the landscape. Birders learn early that a good pair of ears is critical to being successful. Routinely, it is a snippet of a call that will alert the group to the presence of a viewing opportunity. In this case, the call is a repetitive trilling, accompanied by a series of melodic whistles. “A Vesper Sparrow,” one of the group suggests. She is pointing and all eyes follow. A small, rather plain, pale gray bird is resting on a fence post about 50 metres away. It is defined by its long tail and streaked back. The binoculars come up; the spotting scopes are planted on tripods. The group watches the little bird for several minutes as it flitters about the sagebrush. Every sighting is appreciated and counted. Krista Englund, a coordinator with B.C. Nature, dutifully notes the bird’s presence in
an app downloaded to her iPod. She’ll upload the day’s count to a website later that afternoon, during a classroom training session that is part of a workshop being organized by BC Nature. The workshop is for individuals who volunteer as caretakers for one of BC’s 84 internationally recognized Important Bird Areas. Ten have come to Osoyoos for the workshop today — several from the Okanagan Valley, others from as far away as Williams Lake to the north, Creston to the east and Merritt to the west. “The birding tour is an opportunity to practice bird identification and recording bird counts,” Englund explains. Later this afternoon, after a bag lunch, the group will assemble in a classroom setting for several hours of discussion. They will learn more about conservation efforts in British Columbia and across Canada, discovering the eBird application; and sharing the successes and challenges of talking about birds to folks back in their home communities. “The value of a workshop like the one held in Osoyoos was
meeting other caretakers, and learning how they carry out activities in their respective areas,” says Marc Andre Beaucher, a caretaker from the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area IBA. “Being a wildlife biologist, field trips are always a highlight for me, as it often gives me the chance to explore areas I haven’t had a chance to see before, and see or hear unfamiliar birds.” Eva Durance, who looks after the Vaseux Lake IBA, agrees. “The meeting was valuable as a way to meet other caretakers and discuss issues of mutual interest and concern,” she says. “For me, the important aspect of my role as a caretaker is the opportunity to monitor birds in these critical, but not necessarily formally protected areas, and to educate the public about them. I hope we can have more of such meetings in the future.” Billions of birds migrate in North America every year, heading south in the autumn, and returning to Canada in the spring. Many pass through the Okanagan Valley, pausing here during their journey, while others remain in
IBA caretakers and coordinators left to right: Kris Andrews (Williams Lake Field Naturalists), Krista Englund (BC Nature), Sharon Henry (Williams Lake Field Naturalists), Eva Durance (BC Nature), Karen Barry (Bird Studies Canada), Anne Murray (BC Nature), Doug Brown (Oliver-Osoyoos Naturalists), Marc Andre Beaucher (Creston Valley Wildlife Management Authority), Alan Burger (Nicola Naturalists), Rick Howie (Kamloops Naturalists)
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the area to breed and raise their young. Ensuring a bird-friendly environment for the migrating flocks and breeding birds is an international conservation effort. At the grassroots level, caretakers involved in the IBA program keep track of and report on changes to bird populations and their native habitat. The information they gather and transmit helps regional and national partners engage in effective bird conservation efforts. Many caretakers are also involved in local education and training, building an appreciation for birds in the local community. In the Kilpoola area, more than 130 species of bird are found at different times of the year. The group comes across several Western and Mountain Bluebirds, a few robins and a Ruby-crowned Kinglet. It gets a bit of an audio treat when the thumping of a Ruffed Grouse echoes across the valley. The deep rhythmic thumping is created when the males repeatedly fill and empty their air sacs, and create a loud booming sound. The group can’t see the grouse, but the birders know he is close. Englund
notes his presence on her iPod. The tour is too early in the season to detect some of the rare species that come here to breed in the summer, such as Sage Thrasher and Lewis’s Woodpecker. That work will be left to Doug Brown, who lives in Osoyoos. He routinely visits the Kilpoola Lake IBA, which is largely protected by The Nature Trust, the Nature Conservancy of Canada and B.C. Parks. He recently took over caretaker duties and has already made four visits this spring. He plans to be back soon for a more accurate count. “I’m already setting up a Common Poorwill survey route, and will also be doing some Great Basin Spadefoot surveys for B.C. Parks,” he says. He’s also keen to get an accurate count of Lewis’ Woodpeckers. “I take my caretaker duties very seriousl,y and so will be doing all I can to monitor the health and welfare of the birdlife within the area,” he adds. It’s a characteristic shared among the group. Each
Rick Howie, Krista Englund and Marc Andre Beaucher enter bird sightings on their smartphones
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one is committed to making a difference by acting locally, but thinking globally. “I’m very fortunate to work with such dedicated individuals, and to have the opportunity to visit special places like the South Okanagan that have national significance for birds” says Englund. The IBA program is implemented in B.C. through a partnership inolving BC Nature, Bird Studies Canada and Nature Canada. To learn more about the Important Bird Areas Caretaker Network, please visit www.bcnature.ca or www.ibacanada.ca.
Eva Durance, Karen Barry and Marc Andre Beaucher looking through binoculars
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Oliver Museum Reopens
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By Andrea Dujardin-Flexhaug
hat is a conundrum? According efficient heating and cooling system.” to the Oxford Dictionary, it is “The electrical and plumbing work is ‘a confusing and difficult all up to code, not a piece of knob problem or question.’ In other and tube wiring or any galvawords, it is a riddle of sorts. nized wiring anywhere.” ‘Collections Conundrums’ The museum itself is indeed is the name of the presa rejuvenated structure, ent exhibit at the Oliver with a more open and Museum, now that it has effective layout, efficient reopened after a closure mini kitchen and program of almost two years. The prep area, and accessible museum has been spruced washroom on the main up, renovated, cleaned and floor. There has been updated by Oliver & District asbestos removal, upgradHeritage Society members, ing and rehabilitation of staff and local contractors in the wood floors, removal of a massive effort. It culminated debris, you name it, and it recently with a grand reopenhas been done. ing, where kudos was given out And now, getting back to the to many, including also to the Town conundrums. “We’re showing the of Oliver and RDOS for their support. public some of the conundrums we But most especially to the late Michael have in our exhibits,” explains Tracy Newman for his efforts, with a plaque and Johnson, Community Heritage Manager. photo of him unveiled, which will hold “We have a lot of the same type of a prominent spot on the wall in the items. So for example, we have 26 museum’s main room. typewriters. They take a lot of To say there was work done space.” She wants the public over the past two years on to look over the items on the museum (a 1924 former display, to see if they have police station) is almost an any information to add understatement . In addiregarding provenance and tion, the museum’s Fairview the like. She also invites jailhouse and garage were local residents to come both given new life from top by the new Conservation to bottom. Station, help to sort out As Acting Chair of the Oliwhat artifacts are most ver Museum and Area Herirelevant, and which ones tage Society Sue Morhun could become part of a says in that regard, “I think teaching collection. you’re going to marvel at what “The objects are going to I marvel at, is the transformation change throughout the sumof the garage in the backyard. It’s mer,” she adds. “So every few been stabilized, insulated, equipped weeks we’ll have different types of with heating, cooling and security sysobjects out and then next year we’ll tems and it gives us proper have a historical type collection storage right on Canada Works student Robyn Lacy (top) of the Oliver Museum exhibit.” opens the door of the Fairview jail, which was salvaged from site. We’ve never had that The museum’s hours are the old mining town of Fairview. The late Michael Newman’s before.” Wednesday to Saturday sister Wendy (l) and his wife Celia unveil the special plaque She adds about the mufrom 10 am to 4 pm. seum as a whole. “What you and photo in tribute to him, at the grand re-opening of the The museum also has Oliver Museum. Newman worked tirelessly as president of the can’t see is what has hapDowntown Heritage WalkOliver & District Heritage Society for several years. pened in the walls, and uning Tours of Oliver during Photos by Andrea Dujardin-Flexhaug der the floors, “a new energy the summer months. OKANAGAN SUN • JULY 2013 • 13
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The YouLearn.ca Class of 2013 (13 attended, there were 21 grads altogether) at South Okanagan Secondary School's Atrium. Top (left to right) Melissa Bester, Lesha Blomquist, Holden Brock, Paul Laverdure, Austin Pankratz, Kuldeep Rai. Bottom (left to right) Esther Goltz, Loveleen Chong, Kathryn Midgely, Jasbir Mann, Jennifer Patterson, Amanda Cleminson-Hall, Catherine Ellis.
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wenty-one students of YouLearn.ca celebrated a milestone in their learning this week, at the 2013 graduation ceremony held at South Okanagan Secondary School. Many of them are already working out of the area, as far.afield as Alberta and Vancouver. The event was the culmination of several years of study, with students planning to move into a variety of college courses and occupations. From veterinary assistant to airline mechanic, ambitions are running high. Many students received awards for their exceptional efforts, with School District and PAC scholarships and bursaries which will assist with future training and education. Music was provided by Kayla Turnbull, a YouLearn student working with Miles Derksen.
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ere in the South Okanagan, for those local residents who drive the short trip across the border regularly, we often drive by the Osoyoos Duty Free Shop, without going in. But owner Cam Bissonnette says many Canadians don’t know that Canadian duty free stores are there for them to shop in before they go to the U.S. This is just one of the facts to be aware of when you take that next trip across the border, even if it is just for a day trip. If you head down there for 48 hours, Bissonnette says there again, many Canadians don’t know that anything purchased in his store, can be brought back to Canada after that time as part of their duty free allowance. A recent and welcomed change in the summer brought an increase to $800 from $400 in the duty free allowance for goods brought back
to Canada after 48 hours. After 24 hours, the amount is $200. Another fact that may be of surprise to some people, is that all Canadian Duty Free stores are independently owned and operated. They were started in the mid 80’s by the government to repatriate money that was being lost (spent) in the U.S. Also, there are tools on the duty
free website to calculate how much you can bring back. Bissonnette notes that on average people save 30 to 40 percent over Canadian domestic pricing, and you never pay GST/PST/HST. For more information, go to the local website at www.osoyoosdutyfree. com where you can also sign up for their newsletter and follow them on Facebook.
Where To Eat while in the South Okanagan Meeka’s Kitchen
8515b Main St, Osoyoos A taste of Persia! Come and enjoy our chicken kebabs or a beef kebab platter. Or, try our roasted chicken wrap in a cozy atmosphere. You are also welcome to pick up and take out. You gotta eat here! 250-495-2116
Mica Restaurant at Spirit Ridge 1200 Rancher Creek Rd, Osoyoos
Casual fine dining high above Lake Osoyoos. Stunning views of the lake and surrounding mountains for guests to enjoy. With a focus on regional products, fresh ingredients and friendly service, complemented by an inventive menu of “wine country comfort food”, classic cocktails and the best of local wines. For reservations call 250-495-8007
Wedgie’s Pizza & Carole’s Pasta Deli
5210 Hwy 97, Okanagan Falls Dine in or take out our packaged homemade pasta to cook at home, your motel or campsite. All products are preservative free, and we carry gluten free products. Call ahead for lunch or dinner pizza and show up ready to be served! 250-473-9132
Suzie Q’s Diner
9418 Hwy 97, Osoyoos
A cozy 50’s themed diner. Enjoy one of our delicious burgers, made fresh every day and served with hand-cut fries. Indulge in one of our refreshing shakes out on our patio. • • •
Fully licenced Daily & Seniors specials Breakfast all day
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Ambrosia Western & Indian
Ridge Brewing Company Pub
9907 Hwy #3, Osoyoos
Not just any pub, we’re an inviting micro brewery experience where our servers want you to feel like family and friends. Our Sante Fe styling is comfortable, relaxing and attractive. You can find a comfy corner to share with friends, or position yourself at the bar. Enjoy the air and the ambiance on our stunning patio. We also have 2 pool tables for those looking for recreation and 11 tvs to make it the perfect place to watch the game.
OK Falls Hotel
1054 Main Street, Okanagan Falls Come and see our unique Western-themed pub. Newly renovated with a beautiful, large wrap around deck. Our service has no comparison and when you add that to the lean, mouth watering buffalo burger. we know you’ll have an experience you are going to want to tell your friends and family about! For reservations call 250-497-5768
Medici’s Gelateria & Coffee House Medici’s is located in a former Catholic church on Fairview Road in Oliver. Our ambiance is relaxing, quaint and truly remarkable. We offer hand-crafted artisan gelato and sorbetto, true Italian-style. A full range of specialty coffees using fair-trade, organic Cherry Hill blends are available. Lunches feature homemade soups, unique paninis and deli sandwiches. Medici’s is licensed and we regularly showcase superb artists on our stage. 250-498-2228
ELLA Greek & Mediterranean Restaurant
6511 Cottonwood Plaza, Osoyoos Fully licensed
Join us on our relaxing patio for wraps, soups, platters, coffee, dessert and lots more. Family owned, we offer the best in what Greek and Mediterranean cooking has to offer! We also cater and deliver for all your party needs. Ask us for details. To make a reservation call 250-495-7488
Bulldog Burger Bar
6910 Main Street, Osoyoos
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We invite you to come and taste our authentic home-cooked meals! Our licenced restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and all meals are available to eat in or take out.
Stop in at Osoyoos’ newest burger joint and try our homemade 6 oz. burger, or any one of our specialty Bulldog Burgers with poutine fries! Located on Main Street across from Watermark Beach Resort.
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Where To Eat while in the South Okanagan
Ye Olde Welcome Inn
8515b 97, Gallagher Lake
Known around the Okanagan for fresh food and excellent service! Set under the dramatic landscape of McIntyre Bluff, this is a long-time favorite place for people to relax and dine by the real wood burning fireplace. Chef on duty until 11 pm seven days a week. Eat in or take out
Falls Restaurant
1030 Main Street, Okanagan Falls Chinese cuisine at its finest! Chicken, Beef, BBQ Pork or Vegetarian Chow Mein to perfection. Or try our Sweet & Sour Pork or Lemon Chicken! Eat in or take out. Western food also available!
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Osoyoos Pizza Factory
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Located in the center of Osoyoos shopping and business district, we serve up Osoyoos’s best pizza pies. At Osoyoos Pizza Factory, every dish is created using the freshest, finest ingredients. We hand toss every pizza and use only fresh toppings. We are proud of our long tradition of serving Osoyoos pizza lovers. 250-495-2033
It’s all about fresh handmade dough and homemade sauce. Real ingredients, excellent taste, great service and awesome atmosphere. Come in and have a whole pizza or enjoy a slice and a cold beverage on our sidewalk patio. Nothing better than pizza and people watching!
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Dairy Queen Osoyoos 5914 Main Street, Osoyoos
Dine in, take out or drive through! Summer and Soft Serve are always better together! Come in and taste 70 years worth of treat perfection. We also carry ice cream cakes for all occasions. Open 10 am to 10 pm every day.
6273 Main Street, Oliver
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Auntie Ag’s Seafood Cafe 6240 Main St, Oliver
Great food and personal service at a family-run, authentic British-style Fish and Chip shop. We also offer amazing homemade Seafood Chowder, teeming with cod, salmon and halibut. As an alternate to Fish and Chips we serve Fish Burgers, Chicken Burgers, Beef Burgers, Shrimp, Scallops and Vegetarian choices.
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Caitlin’s
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Anytime is a good time for Caitlin’s! Breakfast time try our bacon & eggs with hashbrowns, strawberry French toast with whipped cream and more! At lunchtime tackle our enourmous burger. If it’s snack time, our doughnuts are made fresh everyday. Don’t waste time! Make time for Caitlin’s.
Fairview Mountain’s dining room has been rated as one of the top restaurants in the South Okanagan due to its fine cuisine and relaxing atmosphere. Next time you’re looking for that unique spot to bring guests visiting the Okanagan for the first time for a casual lunch or for an elegant dinner, we hope you think of the Fairview Mountain Golf Club. 250-498-6050
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Helen’s Seafood Cove
The Firehall Bistro
Fresh and Frozen Fish and Seafood for takeout.
A cool, fun and relaxed experience in a totally funky family setting. Daily lunch and dinner specials prepared fresh combined with a fantastic selection of beverages both from the cellar and on tap. The ambiance is laid back and family friendly - and truly having lunch in Oliver’s old firehall is just cool!
8305 72 Ave, Osoyoos
Try my homemade chowder or fresh Shrimp Cocktails to go!
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Shooting Old Molson By Peter Hovestad
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ne of the great things about being a photographer living in the south Okanagan is that you never run out of interesting things to photograph. A number of the members of the Osoyoos Photography Club recently made the 40 minute drive across the border and east to the ghost town of Molson. Founded in 1900 by investor John W. Molson of the Molson brewing company family and promoter George B. Meacham, the old town site is a wonderful place to spend a day exploring with a camera. A number of the
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well-maintained buildings are furnished with period furniture and look much as they would have at the turn of the last century and the site includes a collection of farm equipment in various stages of disrepair that could easily consume an afternoon of shooting. Since the road leads right to the town, Molson is a great destination for photographers looking for interesting and unusual subjects that don’t require a hike to get to. Be sure to bring your tripod and cable release if you have them and a flash is handy for throwing some light into the dark corners in the building interiors.
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The Dangers Of Dehydration More than 70 percent of the human body is made up of water. When you take in less water than your body actually GREG needs, you run PHARMACIST the risk of dehydration. Diarrhea, vomiting, and sweating are all common ways to lose excess water. Symptoms of mild dehydration include thirst, loss of appetite, dry skin, skin flushing, dark-coloured urine, dry mouth, fatigue or weakness, chills and head rushes. Most dehydration is relatively mild and is treated by replacing fluids in the body. Usually slowly drinking small sips of plain water works. However, if water and electrolyte losses have occurred, there are a number of flavoured commercial drinks that have been formulated to replace electrolytes, such as sports drinks like Gatorade and pediatric formulas like Pedialite. If dehydration reaches the point of shock, contact emergency services immediately. Speak to your Remedy’sRx pharmacist about avoiding dehydration.
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RipOff Artists To Be Challenged In July
he RipOff Artists return for another summer of crazy, thieving creativity! This time out, the collective of Oliver artists from a variety of visual media are trying their hand at recreating the work of Wassily Kadinsky (1885 – 1944), a Russian painter and art theorist who is credited with creating the first truly abstract art. Marking its 100th anniversary, the RipOffs will be re-imagining his piece, “Garden of Love”, which was exhibited at the 1913 Armory Show, the International Exhibition of Modern Art in New York City. Each RipOff artist is challenged to apply the themes and styles of the artwork in their own medium, whether digital photography, weaving, multi-media collage, quilting, woodworking, encaustic art, three-dimensional found object art, and more.
Kandinsky’s paintings from his mature period are large, expressive coloured masses with shapes and lines overlapping freely to form paintings of extraordinary force. Will they finish in time? Will they meet their own challenge? Be sure to drop by several times during the week to watch the creativity fly and the works progress. Saturday July 13 close to 3 pm is the gripping conclusion to a frantic week of artistic activity.
Opening Reception: Monday July 8 6 – 8 pm Quail’s Nest Arts Centre 5840 Airport Street
Challenge Week: Tuesday July 9 – Saturday July 13 9 am – 3 pm daily Quail’s Nest Arts Centre
Osoyoos Museum Celebrates Its 50th Year
By Andrea Dujardin-Flexhaug
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he quaint little 1892 log building in the Osoyoos Museum has always stood as its centrepiece ever since the museum first opened on Main Street on June 15, 1963. When the Osoyoos Museum moved to a more spacious and lakeshore location at Gyro community park, the building went too. Moving into the former curling rink gave the museum more space for its growing collection of artifacts, with the building taking a prominent spot in the lower quonset. It was built in 1892 completely out of hand-hewn logs cut from above the Oliver mining town of Fairview, and hauled to the river where the building was framed, logs marked and rafted down the river to Osoyoos. It was solidly made, with its fine axe-work, and served several uses throughout the early years of the small town, as government office and residence, jailhouse, and later as a schoolhouse and meeting place. It was fitting that last month’s 50th anniversary of the Osoyoos Museum was held with visitors gathered for cake and refreshments and entertainment around the log building in the quonset. It was also fitting that the architectural plans displayed by Anthony Boni of Boni•Maddison Architects and David Jensen of D. Jensen & Associates showed that
Community Outreach Assistant Kristi Hoffman (r) and (l) Curatorial Assistant Alix Ruttan are the summer students working at the Osoyoos Museum.
when the museum moves to its new quarters on Main Street (where the building centre is) a few years down the road, that the log building will continue to be the centrepiece there as well. The original Osoyoos Museum was situated almost across the street from the building centre, so in a sense it, and the log building, will come ‘full circle’ to its (hopefully) last site. As Osoyoos Museum Society president Mat Hassen noted about the early 1950’s curling rink at the celebration, “This building has its shortcomings. It leaks. Maybe from where you’re sitting you can see a hole or two, it has no temperature or humidity control. So it’s really like storing things in your garage, and that’s not terribly good for the archives.” He adds that the curling rink “ served us well, and we have truly appreciated tremendously the use of this building since 1971. It’s past time to move to a better place.” As mentioned earlier, the log building first served as residence and office for the Provincial Government Agent, plus there was a section for a two-cell jail. The solidness of the building (and safe containment of any prisoners) is described in the book ‘The Story of Osoyoos’ by George Fraser. He noted, “The walls,
including an inner one between the jail and office, were of heavy log construction.” He noted, “There was a small window in each cell protected with iron bars set in the heavy logs. There were stout locks on the heavy cell doors, and the doors when closed were further secured by a heavy iron plate across them about midway up. The floor of the jail was made of two by four scantling on edge and well nailed together.” “The chance of any prisoner finding a way of escape was very remote and there is no record of any ever having accomplished that feat,” concluded Fraser. The cabin went on to sit unocupied for many years, except maybe by the occasional traveller passing through, but due to its solid construction weathered the years well. In later years, it was converted into a schoolroom, and the first teacher was Dorothy Evans of Kelowna. Again, an excerpt from ‘The Story of Osoyoos,’ “A new door had been procured to replace the heavy jail door, but it was not in place on opening day and Miss Evans tells that when some range cattle came browsing around the building, she had her table placed across the doorway lest any of them should take a notion to walk in.” The architect and designer have been working with the Osoyoos Museum Society for the past eight months on plans for the building centre’s transformation into a 12,000 square foot two floor space, with a small messier (urban display area) about 700 sq. ft. There will be a full basement, storage artifacts specific requirements for control temp., multi- purpose room for public classrooms, presentations. The main floor will have room for modern exhibit techniques that keep it contemporary, and flexible, but one display that will remain constant in the centre of it all is the historic log building. “It’s such an important building. It’s so iconic of this museum,” says Graphic Designer Kathy Curry, who will be working on the new museum. “That’s my favourite piece. I just love that.”
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the Painted Chair In Oliver
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By Andrea Dujardin-Flexhaug
hillip Mullis has a smile on his face and a confident manner as he poses with the furniture he is working on at The Painted Chair. He had been hesitant at first to be in a public setting, but as his mother Cindy says, “He’s proud as punch. He’s so happy.” The Painted Chair is more than just a place for employees with developmental disabilities such as Phillip to work at. It is a place where they can gain self-esteem and pride in their refurbished and repainted items that are then sold to the public. They have been working in the red warehouse on Sawmill Road since January, and the retail store there opened to the public last month. It was started by Tara and Ron Hovanes of Hovanes Community Services Limited, as a way for individuals with developmental disabilities to learn work skills and earn wages. “The two principle things were one, to teach transferable job skills and number two, was to get some added income into their pocket,” says Ron. “The big, big one for them too is the whole aspect of community inclusion. This storefront here, I mean they’ve been working with everybody. They’ve been working the till, it’s been great.” Hovanes says his wife Tara is the one responsible for
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coming up with the idea for The Painted Chair, and the couple then had to ‘sell’ the worthwhile endeavour to the government’s Community Living BC. The Painted Chair accepts donations of small furniture items such as chairs and tables, and the employees sand and repaint them into sellable and upcycled quality items. The Painted Chair also accepts donations of ‘gently used’ clothing to sell as well. Tara says they are also grateful for contributions from Canadian Tire in Oliver and the Oliver Kiwanis Club. As Tara notes, people with developmental disabilities often live sheltered lives, and endeavours such as this give them a chance to be out in the community. “They learn how to stay on task, you know, how to come to work by nine and stay until four,” says Tara. “ They come here with their lunch every day and learn skills and sell the product.” And for Phillip and the others working there, that means a lot. To check out the wares and clothes for sale, the public is welcome to come to The Painted Chair at 5857 Sawmill Road on Wednesday and Saturday mornings between 9 am and noon. Donations of furniture and clothes are also accepted during those times. For more information phone 250-485-2500.
The words you are about to read came to me as I was wondering what to write for this publication. They are of my own thoughts and mind.
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o be Indian is a way of life It is listening to Mother Nature and understanding the in-depth knowledge we know and carry. To be Indian as caretakers of Mother Earth we inherit this responsibility from our most prestigious ancestors. It is listening to the waters, the sky people, the thunder beings, our creepy crawlers, the trees, wind and all living things. What we gain is wisdom and power from these things. Our holy men pray for you all the time so that you may understand humility in front of our Creator when asked. Our women, our most valuable blessing our creator has given us to keep a nation strong; Their strength is unmatched in its power and unparalleled in their unconditional love. The old chiefs said in their time ‘a nation is as strong as its women. If they fall a nation will fall. Now is a time to reflect on the most important things.’ Let us pray and smoke. To be Indian I will show you but you must believe and embark on our most incredible journey; it is a life not known to most people. It is a journey along the good red road in which we walk daily. It is a life of high respect, honor, patience, love and to be humble when it is difficult. To be Indian is to watch the very beginning of sunrise praying intensely for all races that they may see. It is also watching the sunset praying for the nations that they understand what it is to be Indian and carry that deep responsibility. When it is time I will raise a great nation in my own time and lead my people like no other. They will say who is he? He will say in the voice of the thunder beings ‘I am the one.’ To lead is practiced daily but to be a leader is a learned responsibility that has grown within like the tiniest seed. It is cultivated, nursed, watered and allowed to mature. When it is time it is brought forth on the exact day it’s meant to be then put into place. To be Indian is our way of life. All my relations, Bob Etienne
Regalia
If you google regalia, nowhere will you find the word “costume.” To call regalia a costume is extremely offensive and inappropriate, as First Nations wear their regalia with great pride, using the regalia in dance, symbolic of legends and stories. Because of the symbolism of some of the regalia, drums, and items used in dance, one should never touch any of this person’s items without permission. Prayers accompany the wearing of regalia, as medicine is brought forth through the movement in the dance. Some regalia are earned, or inherited from ancestors, often made by the skills and crafts, passed on for centuries. Regalia must always be worn by a person who is free from any substance that would compromise mind, body and spirit. If you have never attended a Pow Wow I encourage and invite you to participate in one, and I can assure you the most surprisingly wonderful experience. Barb Sabyan OKANAGAN SUN • JULY 2013 • 23
Lauren Sherwood Competing As BC Ambassador By Andrea Dujardin-Flexhaug
Lauren Sherwood of Osoyoos has been hard of hearing ever since she was born, but the 23-year-old has never let it stop her from living life to the fullest. In 2006, Sherwood was crowned Miss Osoyoos, and she is presently taking the next step by competing to become a BC Ambassador. She is being sponsored by Osoyoos Elks Lodge #436. Sherwood, who was fitted with hearing aids at the age of five, was born with a hearing loss in both ears, as was her brother Mark. It had not run in the family, so it was a shock to her parents, and doctors did not know what caused it. “My parents handled it spectacularly,” she recalls. Her parents did not treat them differently or with “kid gloves,” says Sherwood, just because of their hearing loss. “They taught us to see that everyone is different and we just sometimes have to work a little harder at hearing, but it doesn't mean we can't do something. They challenged us, and were 100% behind us if we needed an FM sys-
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tem in school, or notetakers, or what have you. They'd go to bat for us.” Sherwood describes the particular challenges that she and others with hearing loss face, including hearing in large groups, hearing in places with lots of background noise, adjusting to new hearing aids every few years (your brain has to re-wire itself and learn sounds all over again), hearing teachers and professors in class, etc There are a lot of challenges that come with being hard of hearing but there are many techniques to help overcome them. “For example, I tell pretty much everyone I meet that I'm hard of hearing so they know that if it looks like I'm ignoring them, it's not that I don't like them, I just can't hear them,” explains Sherwood. “Most people are very understanding and willing to help out by facing me or talking a little clearer.” Sherwood decided to enter the Miss Osoyoos contest in 2006, with the hopes of improving her public speaking skills and getting involved with the community. For the talent portion, she wrote a comedy monologue about hearing loss, performed it, and won Best Talent for it. For the BC Ambassador competition, which takes place August 13 to 17 in Merritt, she plans to do a reworked version of the same monologue and perform it there. “Basically, it's some of the funny situations I find myself in being hard of hearing. For example, scoring a goal in soccer only to find out the ref had blown his whistle three minutes ago. Whoops!” During the week in Merritt, there will be a three hour knowledge exam on BC, a long gown walk, two speeches and an interview with the judges. Sherwood will be fundraising during the summer (look for the donation cans around Osoyoos), and the proceeds go towards bursaries for post-secondary education for the candidates. She will also be creating a community table, and if businesses would like to be represented, or if anybody has some ideas, they can email her at ljsherwood89@gmail.com. Sherwood is working at Shoppers Drug Mart in Osoyoos this summer, but in the fall she will be going back to the University of Victoria, where she is majoring in Geography and Professional Writing, in pursuit of her Bachelor of Science. She hopes to become a writer for an environmental organization. Recently, Lauren was the coordinator for the UVic Geography in Schools Program, introducing geography to high school students; as well as a speaker at several confer-
ences for the National Educational Association for Disabled Students (NEADS), where she related her personal experiences as a hard-ofhearing student. Another organization, the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA) was a huge benefit for Sherwood’s parents, as it allowed them to talk with other parents of hard of hearing children. As Sherwood observes, it helped them “find out it's all going to be okay.” Her family has been members for years, and there are conferences held every year that people can attend to learn more about being
deaf/hard of hearing. “We went to many conferences when Mark and I were younger, but haven't been to many recently, though I'm hoping to change that,” she says. A positive attitude seems to be a vital part of dealing with any kind of “disability.” As Sherwood says, “I don’t consider myself to have a disability, but rather a “dif-ability. I can do the same things as everyone else, just differently.” Anyone interested in showing their support for Lauren Sherwood can vote for her daily until August 17 in the People’s Choice Award at www. bcambassador.com
The British Columbia Ambassador Program is an annual event that takes place in August. This program is open to any young man or woman age 17 to 23, who has previously held an Ambassador/Royal title in British Columbia. Each year, three members are chosen to represent the youth of our province. As part of their duties, they travel throughout the province promoting the mandate of Education, Motivation, and Self-Esteem.
Lauren Sherwood with Oliver Half Iron volunteers Sandra, Nathen, Pat, and Corrine.
One of Lauren Sherwood's favourite quotes comes from anthropologist Margaret Mead who wrote: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens could change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has”.
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Les Miz Tenor Michael Burgess Performs In Oliver
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othing compares to hearing Mr “Les Miz” himself in person. Canada’s premier musical tenor, Michael Burgess, is slated to perform on Saturday August 3 at 7 pm at the Oliver Bandshell. Broadway hits, arias, and popular showstoppers he has made famous will be sure to thrill locals. The Oliver Community Arts Council is excited to “Bring Him Home” to Oliver this summer. One hundred early-bird tickets to cover upfront expenses sold out in three days. Regular
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advance tickets are now selling briskly for $25. Tickets at the gate will sell for $35. Once at the venue, the audience can take advantage of a food court and wine garden open from 5:30 p.m. CDs will also be available for sale. A popular singer, and actor, Michael Burgess was born in Saskatchewan but raised in Toronto. He became an international celebrity performing the lead role of Jean Valjean in the long-running original Canadian staging of Les Misérables (1989-92). Later, he
was Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha, and appeared in Blood Brothers, The Fantasticks, and Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris. Although without extensive opera training, his ringing vocals impressed North American audiences in works from La Bohème and HMS Pinafore to Messiah and The Beggar’s Opera. His signature song, “Bring Him Home” from Les Misérables, was made doubly famous when Kurt Browning used his version to perform in the 1990 World Figure Skating Championships. No stranger to television, he won a Gemini Award for CBC-TV Special, "Michael Burgess at Massey Hall". Burgess is an admitted sports fanatic, and is known for his frequent performances of the Canadian national anthem at major sporting events around the world, heartfelt renditions that ring from the rafters. Burgess was also the first to sing “O Canada” at the baseball World Series in Atlanta in 1992. Burgess holds the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal and recently was presented with the Order of Ontario. Tickets are on sale in Oliver at Beyond Bliss, BuyLow, and Oliver Parks and Recreation; in Osoyoos at Polka Dot Door and Buy Low, in Penticton at Winemaster and S.O. Country Radio Station, and also in OK Fall at Jardin Antiques. Credit cards and phone orders can also be received at Paw Prints Studio and Gallery at 250-498-4732 or through Oliver's arts council at OliverCAC@gmail.com
Packaged Diet Products - Don’t Believe The Hype! By Jorg Mardian
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eight gain is a huge concern for many people. Whether they're 10 pounds or 50 pounds overweight, the extra baggage may have some serious health repercussions. Either that or they simply don't like the way it looks on them. So what to do? If you've been plugged into television or the internet, then you've been exposed to weight loss products. It's hard to ignore the siren call, isn't it. The promise is sweet - lose weight in record time simply by consuming "X" amount of this or that product daily. Here's what you need to know! If someone is pushing some powdered "diet" product on you, understand you're being fed a lie. Sure, it will work for a while, but just until you stop taking it and starving your body of calories. In the long term it's a crutch and without the crutch, you fall hard. Here's another fact: Packaged weight loss products aren't food substitutes because they can't replicate all of the nutrients and benefits of fruits and vegetables. Don't believe the hype! Whole foods offer three main benefits over packaged weight loss products: Increased nutrition. Whole foods
contain a variety of micronutrients — not just some. We simply don't have all the knowledge we need on what types of nutrients are missing or we haven't discovered yet. This is an "X" factor critical to long term health. Whole foods keep us healthy as their nutrient profile absorbs properly via interplay with all ingredients, something a man-made product cannot replicate. Essential fiber. Whole foods, such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables and legumes, provide dietary fiber which can help prevent certain diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. It can also help manage constipation. Packaged products can only try to replicate this process. Protective substances. Whole foods also contain other naturally occurring substances called phytochemicals, which may help protect you against cancer, heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. Many are also good sources of antioxidants — substances that slow down oxidation, a natural process that leads to cell and tissue damage.
Imagine missing these in your daily diet. Naturally low calorie. If you stick to whole foods such as lean proteins, small amounts of complex carbohydrates, healthy fats, smaller amounts of fruits and so on, you never have to count calories. It’s really all about portion control and good quality foods, not refined boxed or canned alternatives. The reality is that most of the promises you're fed about packaged products are carefully crafted doublespeak, with the intent of selling you ever more product. Whole food sacrificed on the altar of packaged diet products may be done with good intentions, but it always leads to repercussions. In the end, it's nothing more than a poor substitute for proper nutrition.
Certified personal trainer Jorg Mardian is taking on these three fitness guinea pigs. Check out this column each month to see if Jorg can whip them into shape. And then there were three! Holly Plante has dropped out of the experiment, due to an unrelated ankle injury. Fortunately, her husband Mike Plante is crushing it enough for both of them, having lost a remarkable 20 lbs. Brian Highley’s progress has been slower, but continues to move in the right direction. Brian is promising some more dramatic numbers in the upcoming month. Perry Tompkins began the regimen late in June, so check back here in the August edition to see his progress.
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Chris Remington is the Executive Chef of the Penticton Lakeside Resort’s restaurants. He is one of our favourite chefs and treated us to another visit at the Osoyoos Home Hardware Cooking Class Series last month. He called this his “stuff it class.” This class raised the bar from ordinary to company fare. I am sure that you will agree. My company are all asking for the recipes.
Brie and Artichoke Stuffed Pork Tenderloin 1 pork tenderloin – approximately 1 ½ pounds Small wedge of brie ½ cup grated parmesan (good quality only) – remember quality in – quality out 1 cup artichoke hearts- Lay on inside or fold in last – but make sure to wash well to get rid of the preservatives. Chop coarsely. 1 tbsp. chopped fresh garlic 1 bunch tarragon (or basil or oregano) chopped 1 tbsp. grainy mustard or use smooth Dijon mustard Remove the membrane from the tenderloin. Puree all the ingredients (except the pork and the artichokes) and fold together. Slice the pork 2/3 of the way through and stuff with the filling and lay the artichoke on top. Using toothpicks, place one on either side (at least six pairs) like lacing your shoes (clinch tightly with twine to enclose the filling). Don’t use coloured toothpicks or the colour will bleed into the meat. Bake at 400 F until cooked medium (at least 20 minutes). Instant thermometer should not register less than 140 F. My husband likes it at the very least 160 F. Let rest for five minutes before serving. Note: I found this enough filling to stuff two tenderloins and froze one. I defrosted it and reheated in a 400 F oven for approx. 15 minutes. It was wonderful, so proved that you can make ahead. You could wrap in bacon, and wrap bacon around toothpick loose ends before cooking. I loved it just the way it was. If using BBQ do on low for 10 – 20 minutes. Don’t forget the resting time!
Prawn and Sundried Tomato Stuffed Salmon 1 side skin on salmon 12 peeled and deveined prawns 1/2 cup good sundried tomatoes 1 lemon (zest and juice) 12 capers ( wash to get rid of preservatives) 2 chopped shallots 1 bunch chopped parsley Olive Oil Puree everything except the parsley until smooth and then fold in chopped parsley Cut a “V” down the flesh side of the salmon and stuff the prawn mixture down either side. Season salmon with sea salt, thyme and pepper, wrap in tin foil and bake at 350 for 10 – 15 minutes. Let sit in foil for five minutes before serving. Serve sliced mango or pineapple or both alongside. 28 www.oksun.ca
Judy’s Tips • Chris says that you can make your own grainy mustard by combining dried black, yellow or brown mustard seeds (or a combination of) in vinegar for two days together with garlic and shallots. Refrigerate immediately. • Gold Hill Winery in Osoyoos did the wine pairing. Check them out – they have won several awards and their wines are wonderful. • On “Samplin Saturday” last week I showcased Serengeti Tea and Coffee Sticks. You might have experienced them at upscale hotels and restaurants but Frances of Osoyoos Home Hardware is the first in the area to retail them. My husband loves the Mint Medley stick. He can’t have caffeine. It is easy to stick a couple in your purse or pocket so that you are never caught short.
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JULY July 1: Canada Day/Cherry Fiesta presented by the Osoyoos Festival Society. 7 am until 10 pm. Parade, Lions Pancake Breakfast, Elks Beer Garden, Fireworks, Bandshell Entertainment, Craft and Food Venues. July 4: Music in the Park: Penticton Concert Band (Big band and Spanish classics). Oliver Bandshell, Oliver Community Centre, 6359 Park Drive 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Bring a lawnchair. Admission by donation. July 5: Meet the Artist reception at Oliver Art Gallery, at 6046 Main Street 4 pm – 7 pm with Sandra Albo, featured artist for July. July 8: Rip Off Artists opening reception at Quail’s Nest Arts Centre 5840 Airport St Oliver 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. July 11: Music in the Park: William Leggott (Spanish and Flamenco Guitar). 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Oliver Visitor Centre (CPR Station), 6431 Station Street. Bring a lawnchair. Admission by donation. Rain venue: Quail’s Nest Arts Centre 5840 Airport St. July 12 & 13: Oliver Sunshine Festival at Oliver Community Park. Hours of live entertainment and family-friendly activities.
Free admission. July 18: Music in the Park: The Cha Cha Laca Love Machine (funk, reggae, Latin). 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Oliver Visitor Centre (CPR Station), 6431 Station Street. Bring a lawnchair. Admission by donation. Feed the Valley Concert, sponsored by Valley First Credit Union. Food donations accepted in cash or in kind. Rain venue: Quail’s Nest Arts Centre 5840 Airport St. July 11: Okanagan Divas Cindy Doucette and Mikie Spillett (Country, pop, jazz, rock and original) 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Oliver Visitor Centre (CPR Station), 6431 Station Street. Bring a lawnchair. Admission by donation. Rain venue: Quail’s Nest Arts Centre 5840 Airport St. July 27: The Matinée bring their roots-rock sound to Tinhorn Creek Winery. Gates open at 6:30pm. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. $40. July 27 & 28: 3rd annual Art In The Garden tour 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission is free, see www. osoyoosnow.com for artists and locations. August 3 Michael Burgess in Concert presented by Oliver Community Arts Council. 7 pm at Oliver Community Bandshell, $25 Advance, $35 Gate Oliver Vendors: Beyond Bliss, BuyLow Foods, Oliver Parks and Recreation. Osoyoos Vendors: Polka Dot Door, Osoyoos BuyLow.
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Every Monday Alcoholic Anonymous meetings, St. Anne Parish, Osoyoos, 7 pm Every 3rd Monday Arthritis community group, Osoyoos Health Centre, 1 pm Everyone welcome Info: 495-8041, 495-3554 First Monday Parkinson’s Disease group, Osoyoos Health Unit, 1 pm Maureen 250-495-7978 Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday Oliver Kiwanis Club, Community Centre, noon lnfo: Rosemary 250- 498-0426 Every Tuesday Take Off Pounds Sensibly, Oliver Search & Rescue Bldg. 4 pm-5:30 pm Info: Norma 250-498-8455 Third Tuesday Soroptimist Osoyoos, McKia’s Restaurant, 6 pm (no meetings summers) Info: Doris 250-495-442 New members welcome Third Tuesday Women of Oliver for Women Info: 250-498-0104 First & Third Tuesday Osoyoos Quilters, Anglican Church Hall, 9 am Info: 259- 4954569 First & Third Tuesday Oliver Royal Purple Lodge #63, Elks Hall, 7:30 pm Info: Annie 250- 498-2170 Every Tuesday Toastmasters, Oliver, 7 pm Info: Bill 259- 485-0006. First & Third Tuesday Osoyoos Photography Club, Room above Art Gallery, 7 pm Info: Peter 250-535-1278 First & Third Wednesday Osoyoos Royal Purple Lodge #240, Elks Hall, 7:30 pm Info: 250-495-6748 First Wednesday & Second Thursday O’s Own Writers, Osoyoos Art Gallery, 10 am (Wednesdays) and 7:30 pm (Thursdays) New members welcome Last Wednesday every month Osoyoos Reiki group, Holistic Desert Connections Info: 250-495-5424 Every Thursday Bingo, Osoyoos Senior Centre,1 pm First & Third Thursday Kiwanis Club of Osoyoos, Cactus Ridge, noon. Info: Donna 250- 495-7701 Second Thursday Multiple Sclerosis group, Oliver Community Services basement, 10 am – noon. Info: Cathy 250-4956866 Thursdays Osoyoos Rotary Club, McKia’s Restaurant, noon.Visitors welcome Every Thursday Desert Sage Spinners & Weavers drop-in, Oliver Community Centre, 10 am to 3 pm. Info: 250-498-6649 First & Third Thursday Osoyoos Lake Lions Club, Jack Shaw Gardens, 7 pm Info: 250-495-2993 Every Thursday Oliver & Osoyoos Search & Rescue. Oliver SAR hall, 7 pm www.oosar.org. Every Friday night Osoyoos Elks Bingo. Doors open 5 pm Bingo starts 7 pm
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Our extensive menu features most meals for under $10 or up to $19.95 for a New York Steak and Lobster. You can depend on Dale or any of the eight year-round staff to give you “old school service� every day of the year, with a chef on duty until 11:00PM seven days a week. Come savour fresh, homemade food served by well trained staff in our warm, friendly and comfortable establishment! Eat in or take out.
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NEW SUMMER HOURS Monday - Friday 8am-7pm Saturday/Sunday 9am-6pm
of the
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Voted Best Place for Auto Service and to Buy a New Car for 2013!
2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER 4X4
2004 TOYOTA RAV 4 "CHILI EDITION" 4WD
2012 TOYOTA VENZA FWD "PREMIUM"
13,995
17,995
26,990
$
$
2007 TOYOTA RAV 4 SPORT V6 4WD
16,777
$
$
2007 TOYOTA TACOMA SR5 ACCESS CAB 4X4
2013 2013
22,755
$
3.5L, Air, Power Package, Rear Spoiler, Fog Lights, ABS, Tow Package. T19362
6 Speed Manual, Air, ABS, Cruise, Power Package. X3357
2003 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER LIMITED 4WD
2011 TOYOTA AVALON XLS
2008 TOYOTA RAV 4 4WD
2009 TOYOTA VENZA AWD
2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT2
13,998
OW 1 NE R
30,488
$
OW 1 NE R
What a Beauty! Fully Loaded, Backup Camera, Panoramic Glass Roof, Bluetooth. X3359
OW 1 NE R
Hard To Find! Only 145,000 kms, Air, Power Package, Upgraded Stereo,Cruise. X3377
OW 1 NE R
4.0L., Air, Power Package, Fog Lights, ABS, Tow Package, Compass. X3334
18,988
$
21,700
$
9,900
$
$
Fully Loaded, Navigation, Bluetooth, Backup Camera, Alloys. T12891
2.4L, Air, Traction Control, Cruise, Power Package, CD. T20121
Low km's, 2.7L, Air, XM Satellite Ready, Power Package. T19251
A Must See! Only 85,000 kms, Air, Power Roof, Leather Seats. T19661
2006 VW GTI 1.8L "TURBO CHARGED"
2007 TOYOTA YARIS LE HATCHBACK
2001 TOYOTA 4RUNNER V6 4X4
2007 MAZDA 5 GT
2009 TOYOTA PRIUS HYBRID
OW 1 NE R
Fully Loaded, Auto Climate Control, Leather Seats, Power Roof, ABS. X33381
13,900
$
10,900
12,998
$
9,999
$
21,500
$
$
Only 77,100 kms, Excellent Fuel Economy, Air, Power Locks. T19311
Hard To Find! Low km's, Air, Pwr Package, CD, Cruise. X3344
5 Speed, Air, Power Roof, Fog Lights, 3rd Row Seating. T19791
Navigation, Bluetooth, JBL 6 Disc CD, Smart Key, Cruise, ABS. X2792
2011 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE V6
2012 TOYOTA CAMRY LE
2009 TOYOTA MATRIX XRS
2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER LIMITED V8 4X4
2010 TOYOTA TACOMA TRD DOUBLE CAB V6 4X4 OW 1 NE R
5 Speed, Air, Leather Heated Seats, Power Roof, ABS. T20371
OW 1 NE R
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T S r e E B m m u S t o H South ! s g n i Sav Winner
30,688
$
Fully Loaded, Air, Backup Camera, Full Power Package, Bluetooth, Leather Seats. T20311
22,900
13,900
$
Won't Last Long! Air, Navigation, XM Radio, Bluetooth. X3380
PENTICTON TOYOTA
22,998
$
5 Speed, 2.4L, Air, Bluetooth, Power Package, JBL 6 Disc CD, ABS. T20432
$
What A Beauty! Fully Loaded, Air, Leather Seats, Power Roof, 6 Disc CD. X3372
2405 SKAHA LAKE ROAD PHONE: 250-493-1107 TOLL FREE: 1-888-493-1107 DL. #6994
23,788
$
4.0L. Air, Tow Package, XM Radio, 6 Disc CD, Power Package, Cruise. T18521
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