PLAYGROUND FUNDING Good news for SESS See page 12
OUT TO LAUNCH
MUSEUM FUND RAISING
Recently rebuilt boat launches have issues See page 8
Restoring a heritage piece, pennies at a time See page 11
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Vol.15 Number 26
Thursday, June 28, 2012
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Serving the communities of Keremeos, Cawston, Okanagan Falls and Kaleden
Similkameen BBQ King is coming up Contributed by Sarah Harker, Similkameen Wineries As summer is quickly approaching, so is the 2012 Similkameen BBQ King. This truly unique Similkameen wine and food experience is a competition where eight featured chefs compete for the title of Similkameen BBQ King or Queen. The event is on July 14 from 5-8 p.m. at the historic Grist Mill and Gardens in Keremeos. The eight competing chefs will create unique dishes using ingredients from the Similkameen Valley. Attendees at the event will go from station to station enjoying the foods prepared by each chef, along with Similkameen wines specifically paired to go with each dish, and then all attendees get the opportunity to cast their vote for the Similkameen BBQ King or Queen. Sara Harker, President of the Similkameen Wineries Association explained, “This event truly is an extraordinary evening and a very special Similkameen experience. It features eight of the top chefs from the region, who create amazing dishes for all of our guests to enjoy. Each dish is paired with wine from one of our eight Similkameen Wineries Association member wineries. The Grist Mill provides a stunning venue for the event.” In addition to the amazing food and wine at this event, there will also be live entertainment by local musicians Destin and Rob, plus a silent auction that is a partial fundraiser for the Grist Mill, which is a Heritage BC site. ” Tickets for the 2012 Similkameen BBQ King are $75 and are available now. They can be purchased at any of our member wineries, at the Keremeos Visitor Centre, via PayPal at www.SimilkameenWine.com or by calling Kim at 250.488.0878. Shuttle options are available from Kelowna through to Penticton and Osoyoos and accommodation packages are also available.
Photo contributed
Snake oil salesman, Phineas Sykes (Dave Cursons) persuades The Ailing Miss (Jenna Sipponen) to tip a flask of the miracle elixer of universal healing in a skit prepared by the Grist Mill Gang Players. The Players perform at Canada Day Celebrations at the Keremeos Grist Mill and Gardens.
Full slate of activities in the Lower Similkameen this Canada Day By Steve Arstad The Review Organized Canada Day festivities will be taking place all day in the Lower Similkameen with morning and afternoon activities in the
village moving to the Grist Mill for the rest of the afternoon and evening. July 1 activities in the Village of Keremeos will centre around Memorial Park as festivities get underway at 7:30 a.m. with
the Keremeos Elks Pancake breakfast. The Corner Turtles are back this year, with vendors and information booths set up in the park. At 9 a.m., kite flying takes place in addition to a fire department demo suit-
able for all ages. Opening ceremonies take place at 10:30, followed by local musicians, serving the birthday cake (12:15) and free swimming (1- 2:30 and 34:30 p.m.) Activities then
move to the Grist Mill, where free admission to the grounds starts at 1 p.m. A barbeque starts at 5 p.m., with free entertainment beginning at 6 with a play by the Grist Mill Gang Players. Bring a chair and blanket.