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Cactus Kids Day Camp Visitors Welcome The Cactus Kids Day Camp begins on July 2, 2015 and runs until August 21, 2015. All kids ages 5 to 12 are invited to come and participate at Sonora Community Centre. Don't miss out on the action this summer! Visitors are welcomed! Registrations will be accepted after June 25 at the Cactus Centre. Please bring child’s birth certificate to register. Full day and half day options available! Special rates for two or more siblings registering at the same time! It is strongly recommended that participants wear hats, sunscreen and bring water! For more information please contact: Sonora Community Centre 8505 68 Avenue, Box 3010 Osoyoos BC V0H 1V0 Phone 250.495.6562 or email recreation@osoyoos.ca
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Okanagan Scenes At The Oliver Art Gallery
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SUPERGROUP CÒIG TO PLAY MEDICIS
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BLACK HILLS NOTA BENE RELEASE PARTY
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GUIDED WALKING TOURS OF OLIVER
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A SHOEBOX FULL OF PICTURES
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RESTAURANT GUIDE
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MUSIC IN THE PARK IN OSOYOOS
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MUSIC IN THE PARK IN OLIVER
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BUSINESS BEAT
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BRIAN HIGHLEY has run international cam-
paigns 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
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.
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Zeph Symekher and Lindz Heinrichs from Abbotsford watch a lightning storm over Osoyoos. Photo by Todd Armstrong of Blue Coral Photography www.bluecoralphotography.com
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Pharmasave in Osoyoos hosted a BBQ Friday to raise funds for the Variety Club. A total of $490 was raised, and Osoyoos Pharmasave is already looking forward to next year’s BBQ. The Variety Club is a children’s charity that raises funds to provide help and hope to children who have special needs. It also funds organizations that provide support and services to children in B.C. Photo submitted by Jocelyn Kirs.
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Celtic Super Group CÒIG Plays Medici's In Oliver
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ummer is here and once again Medici's brings you The Premier Concert of the Okanagan's summer music scene. CÒIG (Ko-ig) is an exciting super group of East Coast musicians, and is one of Cape Breton's most captivating young bands. A serious force to be reckoned with in the traditional music scene with their driving tunes, haunting songs and infectious energy, Còig epitomizes the the very best in Canada's East coast music gold. Fiddler Chrissy Crowley, from Margaree, Cape Breton has an impressive list of awards, nominations, and international appearances. Chrissy embraces her Celtic roots and puts the peddle down when the fiddle hits the stage. Darren McMullen, from Hardwood Lands, NS, is a highly sought after multi-instrumentalist switching between guitar, mandolin, whistle and banjo. He keeps the rhythm sound diverse, and is very impressive with his lead playing of his various "on-stage weapons". Rachel Davis from Baddeck, Cape Breton is a very hard driving Celtic fiddle player. She plays traditional tunes in
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a traditional way. When Rachel and Chrissy Crowley let the fiddles fly on stage, you had better buckle in! Jason Roach, from Chéticamp, Cape Breton is one of the most impressive piano players you will ever hear. With a style all his own, and an unparalleled intensity on the keys, you'll have to remind yourself that there are other players on the stage. With a combined total of over 30 nominations and awards, each of Còig's talented musicians have released their own successful solo albums. They have toured both at home and abroad before coming together as this exciting super group. Their debut album ‘Five’ was released in June, 2014 to rave reviews, and has earned the band the 2014 Canadian Folk Music Award for Traditional Album of the Year. Tuesday, July 28 at Medici’s at 522 Fairview Road in Oliver is the only place to be..Tickets are $40 each. Seating is limited and planned. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the fiddles fly at 7:30 pm. Phone 250-498-2228 for more information. Miss anything you like....just don't miss this!
Nota Bene Release Celebration A Wine and Fashion Pairing took place at Black Hills Estate Winery June 20, for the celebration of the release of the 15th vintage of Nota Bene. “It was an amazing evening,” said Black Hills President Glenn Fawcett. “Our guests got to enjoy great music from Steven Page, awesome food and wine, a leading-edge fashion show featuring local designs, Contortionists, dance performances and way too much fun! Best of all, we raised more than $20,000 for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. What a night!”
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Again this summer, the Oliver and District Heritage Society [ODHS] will be hosting Guided Historical Walking tours of downtown Oliver. With a revised tour route and new additions along the way, these tours are a great time for the whole family, tourists and locals alike. Learn about the enormous water project that that created the town, local mining, what was here before and what makes Oliver a great place now. From June to August regular one hour tours will be go every Thursday at 10:00 am and Friday at 12:30 p.m. In addition, a special new hour and a half long extend-
ed tour will also run on Friday’s at 10:00 am. These extended tours will provide you with an inside look at the history of the Oliver Chronicle Newspaper and the Oliver Theatre. The tours will be lead by ODHS summer students Isaac Nazaroff and Shannon Tan and will start at the Oliver Visitor Centre (6431 Station Street). Make sure to bring your hat, walking shoes, water bottle and a sense of adventure! For more information please call 250-498-4027 or visit us on our Facebook page or our website at www.oliverheriage.ca.
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Fire Ban In Effect
Due to the current condition of “high” fire danger rating in our regional area, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) is implementing a TEMPORARY FIRE BAN. Effective at noon on Friday, July 3rd, 2015 and until further notice, all open burning, including campfires, fireworks, will be prohibited in the RDOS in conjunction with the municipalities of Penticton, Summerland, Oliver, Osoyoos, Princeton, Village of Keremeos, Hedley Improvement District and the Ministry of Forest and Range, BC Forest Service – Kamloops Fire Centre This open burning ban is in effect to protect public safety and to limit the risk of person-caused wildfires. This ban does not restrict fires in cooking stoves using gas, propane or briquettes, or to a portable campfire apparatus with a CSA or ULC rating (providing the flame height does not exceed 15 centimeters) but does restrict fires in portable wood burning fireplaces and campfires. Anyone found in violation of an open fire ban, including campfires, may be issued a ticket for up to $345.00 per incident. Anyone who causes a wildfire through arson or recklessness may also be fined up to $1 million, spend up to three years in prison and be held accountable for associated firefighting costs. The RDOS thanks the public in advance for their cooperation in complying with this temporary fire ban.
WHAT IS AT RISK IN THE OKANAGAN? • Our beaches – covered with sharp shells and the smell of decaying mussels • Our fish and lakes, with potential collapse of our fishery and lake eco-system • Safety of our drinking water from toxic algae • Boats and motorcraft with mussel-clogged motors • Okanagan tourism with fewer visitors due to fouled water, beaches and fishery
Sonora Centre Under Construction The Gymnasium, Weight Room and Showers at the Sonora Centre will be closed starting Monday, July 6 to Saturday, July 11 for painting and general maintenance at the Sonora Community Centre. The Library, Sonora Community Centre Office, OABC Room, Okanagan Boy's and Girl's Family Room, Club 10:16 and Multi-Purpose Rooms upstairs will remain open during this time. The Gymnasium, Weight Room and Showers will reopen on Monday, July 13 during our regular summer hours.
• Real estate values, especially waterfront property values • Increased taxes to help manage the infestation
THE ARRIVAL OF INVASIVE MUSSELS IN THE OKANAGAN COULD COST OVER $40 MILLION EACH YEAR.
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ne of the challenges facing the new digital photographer is how to manage and what to do with their growing collection of images. Take mine, for example. As of this moment, I have 41,536 images on the external hard drive where I store my images. Included are digital images going back to 2005 when I first started shooting digital, 3,200 camera phone images shot over the years and somewhere in the area of 6,000 scanned images. These are both from my archive of negatives and slides; as well as scans of more recent work done on medium and large format film. At the moment I’m playing catchup, going back and deleting the images that I shouldn’t have kept in the first place, and tagging the rest of them. The disc that came with your digital camera most likely included some sort of photo management and basic editing program. That’s a great place for the beginning photographer to start. There’s no sense spending money on software until you’re sure photography is something that you really enjoy. If you are serious about your photographs, then it won’t be long before you’ve outgrown what came with the camera. Then you start looking for something more sophisticated and powerful. When people think about digital photography and computers, the word that first comes to mind for many people is Adobe’s Photoshop, the 800 pound gorilla of image editing software. This is NOT what we’re talking about here. Photoshop is great, and I use it frequently, but it’s not going to help you manage your photographs. It is generally not where you want to start when you download and start processing your images. While there are several decent photo management programs out there, my personal choice is another program from Adobe called Lightroom, which the rest of this article is based on. If you’re using some other software, there will be equivalents to many of Lightroom’s features.
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Organize Unlike Photoshop, which was actually invented before digital photography to allow graphic designers and artists to manipulate images and to create original digital art and graphics, Lightroom was designed from the ground up to be the digital photographer’s organizer and image processor. With this software the photographer can import his or her images into their computer, organize them into folders, apply searchable keywords and other “metadata” like copyright information, GPS, maybe the photographer’s website address, and at the same time, transfer a copy of all the images, along with all of the added data just mentioned to a second, back-up hard drive. (You are making a back-up, right?) Once you’ve used Lightroom to import your images you need to make sure that any time you move an image you do it within Lightroom’s Library module. Lightroom can’t keep track of your images for you if you move them around behind it’s back. Keeping that simple rule in mind will save lot’s of beginner’s grief. After your images are imported, you can sort them, see them full screen, zoom in and out of them, delete the duds, rate them if you like and add or edit keywords. Keywords are words like place names,
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events, people in the photo, the season that the image was captured in, and pretty much any other term you can think of that might be suitable as a search criteria. Later when you want to quickly find an image amid the thousands that you’re bound to accumulate, these keywords will make things much, much easier. Lightroom’s Library module also allows you to connect to and manage your online photo collection. You can create collections of images and upload them directly from Lightroom to online photo sharing sites and social networks, including Facebook, Flickr, Smugmug, 500px and a 12 www.oksun.ca
bunch more.
Process Your Raw Images The next step in the process, after you’ve decided which of the images you want to spend more time on, perhaps the ones that you gave a 5 star rating to, is to move on to the Develop module to “process” your raw images. When your camera captures an image it collects the raw data from the sensor and processes it into a jpg file which the camera then displays on the screen on the back of the camera. If you have your camera set to save your files as JPG files then the
camera throws away the original, raw data and just saves the jpg, pretty much the way it looks on the back of your camera. On the other hand, if you set your camera to save the original, raw file then you have all of the original image data. this allows you (or forces you, depending on your point of view), to make your processing choices later. This is my personal choice because I want all of that original data to work with when I go to edit my image. Plus, as technology advances, the software designers find new ways to process images and having the raw file means you can take advantage of those new
developments. A good way to imagine the difference is to consider the jpg file as being similar to a printed photo and the camera’s raw file as being the equivalent of exposed but unprocessed film. Whereas the jpg file is pretty much ready for viewing the raw file still needs to be developed by the photographer. You can do this using a variety of different programs that are available specifically for converting raw files but I’m using Lightroom’s Develop Module for that task. In addition to allowing you to adjust the overall look of your image by changing exposure, contrast, hue, saturation, and other, overall settings, Lightroom includes editing tools to crop and straighten, fix red-eye, add gradient effects, clone out distracting elements and brush in a variety of adjustments. Many of these tools were not features of the original release of the software but each update has included more powerful editing tools. One of the really great things about Lightroom is that when you make adjustments to your image Lightroom never changes or corrupts the original, raw file. Instead, it saves your develop settings to a new file created specifically to hold those instructions. Whenever you click on an image the program refers to that 2nd file of instructions and then presents your image with those instructions applied. Later, if you want to change something the original file is always there for you. Remember earlier when I said to always use Lightroom to move your images around? This is the main reason. Lightroom knows to move that second, “side-car” file along with your image so that the photo and the develop settings always stay together. OKANAGAN SUN • JULY 2015 • 13
Once you’ve imported and developed your images there a number of thing you can do with them. The Map module allows you to drag images onto a map and have them automatically tagged
with GPS information; as well as show an icon on the map indicating that you have images shot at that location. Clicking on the icon shows all the images related to that geographical coordinate. The Book module allows you to
to prepare a photo book that you can then output to a PDF file; or send to photo book publishing company Blurb to be printed with real ink on real paper. The Slideshow module allows you to create and export a slideshow to pdf or mp4 movie
files. And finally, the Web module allows you to create a complete photography gallery that can be saved for posting to a website.
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Regardless what software you finally choose to import and manage your image collection, be sure to develop some good work habits like backing up when you import. Also, by adding keywords either during import, or as soon as you can afterward. Then go through your images and delete the trash. Some people will argue that you shouldn’t throw out any photo, and if you’re One Showing Nightly @ 7:30 p.m. into creating images that require layers and background Sat. – Sof un. texture – Mon. – Tues. – Wed - Thurs. – Fri. 19 - 20 - 21 - 22 - 23 – 24 - 25 imagesJuly then that does make sense. For me, images that are out of focus, extra images from Wed. - Thurs. – Fri. I’ve – Sat. –chosen Sun. - Mon. – Tues. bursts when the best July 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 one or two, random shots that I Frequent coarse and sexual language, sexually suggestive scenes. take just to mess about with the There will aall lso be these a matinee of are this show on the Sat. and camera, trash at 2:00 p.m. All seats $6.00 for the matinee. getSubject deleted. to classification Subject to classification Then, do something fun. It’s so easy to share your images in so many different ways. Post Sat. -online, Sun. - Mon. or - Tues. - Wed - Thurs. - Fri. them print them either July 26 - 27 - 28 - 29 - 30 - 31, Aug. - 1 on your home printer or at you local photo retailer. Have a book printed, either for yourself or as a gift. Create a slideshow and email it, put up an online gallery to display your work or commemorate an event. With so many easy ways to share your work, there’s no reason not to.
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250-495-3352 OLIVER THEATRE Enjoy your evening out, taking In a movie at the Oliver Theatre!
Summer Showtimes 7:00 & 9:00 p.m. Nightly (unless otherwise stated)
July, 2015 Programme
Phone 250-‐498-‐2277 Oliver, BC
Wed. - Thurs. - Fri. July 22 - 23 - 24
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www.olivertheatre.ca Wed. - Thurs. - Fri. July 8 - 9 - 10 Showtimes nightly @ 7:00 & 9:10 p.m.
Coarse language.
Sat. - Sun. – Mon. – Tues. July 25 - 26 - 27 - 28 Showtimes nightly @ 7:00 & 9:20 p.m.
Violence, coarse language.
Sat. - Sun. - Mon. - Tues. - Wed - Thurs. - Fri. July 11 - 12 - 13 - 14 - 15 - 16 - 17
Violence, coarse language.
Wed. - Thurs. – Fri. – Sat. – Sun. - Mon. – Tues. July 29 - 30 – 31, Aug. 1 - 2 - 3 - 4
There will also be a matinee of this show on the Sat. at 2:00 p.m. All seats $6.00 for the matinee.
Sat. - Sun. – Mon. – Tues. July 18 - 19 - 20 - 21 Showtimes nightly @ 7:00 & 9:10 p.m.
Violence.
Coarse language.
Coarse and sexual language, drug use. Frequent coarse language.
There will also be a matinee of this show on the Sat. at 2:00 p.m. All seats $6.00 for the matinee.
Programme Subject To Unavoidable change without notice
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Where To Eat
while in the South Okanagan JoJo’s Cafe
8316 Main St, Osoyoos
Ridge Brewing Company Pub
9907 Hwy #3, Osoyoos
250-495-6652
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.
Talon’s Restaurant
OK Falls Hotel
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 250-495-5445
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!
Latte’s, americano’s, chai tea - come to Jojo’s to get your caffeine fix! Jojo’s is a neighborhood coffee bar that uses fresh, locally sourced ingredients for lunch items such as homemade roast turkey sandwiches, BLT’s and homemade soup. Enjoy a freshly baked muffin or homemade cookie with your coffee.
1200 Rancher Creek Rd, Osoyoos
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
Mami’s Pizza
8515 Main Street, Osoyoos
Proud to serve Osoyoos and area since 1994. At Mami’s Pizza it is extremely important to us to ensure that your pizza experience is the very best it can be. We use only the highest quality ingredients in all of our menu items. Stop in and try our Butter Chicken, Donairs, Lasagna or Spaghetti. Call 250-495-6838 for pick up or delivery. Order online: www.mamispizza.com
Ambrosia Western & Indian
6910 Main Street, Osoyoos
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. For reservations call 250-495-2227
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The South Okanagan has many wonderful choices of dining spots to suit anyone’s tastes. From romantic dinners for two to family-friendly greasy spoons, and everything in between!
1054 Main Street, Okanagan Falls
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
Motorhead Burger Bar 8143 Main Street, Osoyoos
Tired of dull, tasteless burgers? Visit Motorhead Burger & Grill for droll-worthy burgers made from only the finest ingredients. Located on Main Street across from Watermark Beach Resort. Try the 8oz Fat Boy burger. We deliver! 250-495-0955
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. Gluten free menu available. Chef on duty until 10 pm 7 days a week. Eat in or take out. Family friendly. 250-495-2116
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! 778-515-5678
Osoyoos Pizza Factory
Amore Pizza Factory
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!
8115 Main Street, Osoyoos
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 75 years worth of treat perfection. We also carry ice cream cakes for all occasions. Open 11 am to 10 pm every day.
6273 Main Street, Oliver
250-535-FOOD
Auntie Ag’s Seafood Cafe 6240 Main St, Oliver
Great food and personal service at a family-run, authentic British-style award-winning Fish and Chip shop. If our fish was any fresher, it would still be in the ocean! Try our Halibut Feast Dinner For Two for only $32, or our fish & chip lunch specials. Trip advisor award of excellence! Gluten Free Available
250-495-3227
250-498-0456
Caitlin’s
A New Leaf Tea & Gifts Cafe
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.
Organic Espresso Bar, Homemade Baked Goods, Artisan Wraps/Sandwiches/Paninins, Soups & Salads. Organic loose tea includes rooibos, green, black, white, wellness, herbal and yerba matte. We carry a selection of tea and tea accessories as well as local artisan and First Nations gifts. Open for breakfast and lunch.
Hwy 97, Okanagan Falls
250-497-6555
Good Karma Kitchen 8515B Main St, Osoyoos Good food for your body, Good food for your soul, Good Karma Kitchen
We pride ourselves that everything we make is fresh and made right to order. Only quality ingredients are used in our home-made meals and guaranteed that everything we put on your plate was made with Good Karma. 250-495-2116
250-495-0989
Pappa’s Firehall Bistro
34881 - 97th Street, Oliver
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! 778-498-4867
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Gyro Bandshell 6:30-8:30PM
J uly Cindy Doucette
( RnR, country)
Kayla Dawn 6:30
(indie folk - originals)
Kansas Lee 7:30
(folk - originals)
Penticton Concert Band
(big band, pop tunes)
august Rusty 6:30 (celtic) Naden Band of the Royal Canadian Navy 7:30
Brian highley
(song-writer, pop)
Jazz Out West
(jazz & blues)
Wild Organic Humans
(cawston - rock, blues, originals)
Dale Seaman & HWY 97
Flashback
(vintage RnR)
(country, rock)
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Three Amigo Productions Osoyoos, BC
Oliver’s Music in the Park
Fresh musical lineup offers sweet summer treats
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usic as fresh as summer fruit is what Oliver’s Music in the Park series promises this July and August. The musical lineup, hosted by the Oliver Community Arts Council, will include a “mixed fruit bowl” of classic rock, country, folk, R&B, jazz, and pop from several new performers . The venue remains the Oliver Community Bandshell (6359 Park Drive) on Thursday evenings from 6:30 pm to 8 pm. A new rain venue on site at the Oliver Community Hall assures great music rain or shine. The series kicks off Thursday, July 2 with indie folk-rock trio from the Similkameen, “JEM”: Jodel, Elam and Maggie. Think of a tempting bunch of cherries, with their rich dark vocals. Elam and Maggie are also known as “Wild Organic Humans” (named for their organic farm) and join up with Jodel Burk for sweet harmonies that are oh-so-good for you. After Uncork the Sun, Music in the Park returns Thursday, July 16 with Michael Painchaud, an appealing young country singer - songwriter from West Kelowna. Painchaud may be as fresh as a country peach, but with 15 original compositions under his belt and pursuing a business degree, he has a country music career in his sights. He has been a finalist in open mic competitions in the Central Okanagan, and named in the top 25 at the BCCMA. The group 13 Broken Bones bursts onstage for the July 23 Feed the Valley concert. All professional musicians easing back on their separate careers, the Penticton bandmates share “thirteen broken bones” between them as well as a love of classic rock from the 60s to 80s. Rollicking keyboard, familiar guitar riffs, and tight driving vocals will have the audience singing along to Bryan Adams, Doobie Brothers, Van Halen, Eagles, Billy Joel and the Beatles. Bite into this “tart apple” that rewards with a big juicy pop of flavour. Bring
canned goods to support Valley First Credit Union’s local food bank initiative. Smooth jazz provides a contrast on July 30 when Cindy Doucette brings her sultry vocals to centre stage. Think fruity sangria when it comes to Cindy’s voice: tempting, refreshing, and relaxing. A perennial local favou-
rite, Cindy promises to delight with a mix of pop and jazz standards. All shows begin at 6:30 p.m. and are run as admission by donation, with a suggested donation of $5 to cover costs. Picnic fare and other goods available at the concurrent evening market, open 4:30 pm to 8 pm.
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The South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce is losing long term CEO, Bonnie Dancey. Bonnie is leaving the Chamber after 11 years as CEO to pursue an exciting opportunity in a social enterprise organization that will see her travelling throughout the Okanagan & Kootenay regions of the province. Bonnie started her career in 1993 with the Osoyoos Chamber of Commerce, went to the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce in 2002 and joined the Oliver and District Chamber of Commerce in 2004. The Oliver Chamber amalgamated with the Osoyoos and Okanagan Falls Chambers in 2007. “Over the past 22 years, Bonnie has garnered a wealth of knowledge in Chamber operations and will not be easily replaced,” says President Brian Highley. The Board has struck a hiring committee. In the meantime Brittney Taylor will be manning the Chamber office. Mohan Gill and the Gill family invite you to attend the Grand Opening event of their new tasting room and winery facility at Bordertown Vineyards and Estate Winery in Osoyoos. “On this property I am growing six different varietals: Chardonnay, Riesling, Muscat, Gewürztraminer and Viognier and Pinot Gris. We are also growing Malbec and Petit Verdot on East Bench,” Mohan says, referring to the vineyard near the winery. He also has Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Gris and a young block of Grüner Veltliner. Winemaker Jason Parkes will be in attendance to showcase the latest vintages from the estate, and you will be treated to snacks, live music and more! 20 www.oksun.ca
Steve Kingsbury serves a customer a cool treat at The Kettle Candy Company (next to Subway) on a hot summer day in Osoyoos. Photo by Andrea Dujardin-Flexhaug
During the intense summer heat that Osoyoos is known for in July and August, a nice cooling ice cream cone seems to go down well with many visitors and residents alike. Osoyoos has that seasonal treat covered at various outlets in town, with many fun as well as more traditional flavours to choose from. At the north end of town, you can grab a fast cone at one of the drive-thrus (A&W or Macdonald’s), or at the Dairy Queen further south on Main Street. Or you can get a more personalized experience at one of the ‘homegrown’ ice cream shops. In ‘downtown’ Osoyoos, stroll into Wander Café, where you can get an ice cream cone and casually browse through the summer clothing, South East Asian décor or have a homemade lunch or coffee. There are 20 flavours of ice cream (from vanilla to green tea) to choose from. Located a few doors up from Shoppers Drug Mart, and open every day until early evening during summer months. Further down Main Street across the bridge, beachgoers at Gyro Beach can stroll across to the seasonally open Kettle Candy Company (next to Subway). Friendly storeowner Murielle Kingsbury and her son Steve serve up 48 flavours of ice cream, and you can create your own special flavours as well! There is also a huge homemade candy selection for the kids, and special Okanagan themed treats such as enticing chocolate covered cherries (we tried one, they are good!) for 50 cents apiece. Further along, motel row, is Moo-lix, which is based in Kelowna and opened a branch here several years ago. Just look for the colourfully painted exterior of neon green and orange trim (you can’t miss it!), and the outside patio umbrellas. Moo-Lix not only offer 40 flavours of ice cream, but bike rentals as well (to work off the treats!). Their waffle cones are made fresh every day. Open every day during the summer months from 11 am to 10 pm. And Osoyoos locals, you get 25 percent off orders! And the other major contender in the ice cream arena is the Windmill at Rattlesnake Canyon, with its quaint and appealing setting inside a genuine windmill. With 48 flavours of ice cream to choose from, we are told the seasalt caramel and birthday cake flavours are very popular. More unusual is their Blue Mist, with its bubblegum flavour mixed with grape and banana. Open every day from 10 am to 11 pm.
Heritage Society Partners with Royal BC Museum to Offer
“Species at Risk Summer Day Camp” Calling all kids who love science and nature! The Oliver & District Heritage Society is hosting a brand new four day summer camp for kids ages 7 12. The Species at Risk Summer Day Camp will run from August 4 - 8, 2015 and will focus on British Columbia’s vanishing and threatened animal, plant, and insect species. Campers can expect four full days of fun, hands-on learning about animals and plants, exciting field trips, talks with biologists and animal experts, chances to create art and comics about species at risk, and more! The summer camp is a pilot project of the Royal British Columbia Museum, which is running the program as part of its 2015 Species at Risk exhibit. Much of the camp is housed in a custommade trailer full to the brim with different animal and plant specimens, information, and interactive activities. Camp activities will take place both in this trailer and on the Oliver & District Museum’s
lawns. The goal of the Species at Risk Camp is to create awareness about vanishing species, especially species that live close by in the Oliver area, and to help young people discover ways to protect those creatures who are at risk due to human activity. Knowledgeable interpreters will offer fun and inspiring ways to become a champion for local species and to create change. Campers will leave having learned that they truly can make a difference. Registration for the Species at Risk Summer Day Camp is $60 for four full days, including field trips. Spaces are limited, so please register early to avoid disappointment. To register or for more information, please contact the Oliver & District Heritage Society at 778-439-3100 or info@ oliverheritage.ca. Information about the camp is also available on the Heritage Society’s website at www.oliverheritage.ca.
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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Immunize your child against drowning
Preventing A Leading Killer (NC) The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first report dedicated exclusively to drowning, titled Global Report on Drowning: Preventing a Leading Killer. Among the findings: drowning is one of the 10 leading causes of death for children and young people in every region of the world. In Canada, it's the second leading cause of preventable death for children under the age of 10. Globally, an estimated 372,000 people drown each year in what the WHO describes as a serious but neglected public health threat. While the impact from drowning is significant compared to other public health challenges, there are no broad, organized global strategies for prevention. Drowning is preventable The report calls for both global and local communities to work together to introduce strategies aimed at promoting water safety and drowning prevention. The Lifesaving Society, an organization recognized by the WHO as the leader in drowning prevention and research in Canada, actively participates in many of the recommendations identified in the report. These include data collection and research; promoting prevention strategies such as four-sided fencing; and drowning prevention education programs. Teaching school-age children basic swimming,
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water safety and safe rescue skills is one of the Ten Actions to Prevent Drowning specifically identified by the report. If you would like to take steps for the safety of your family, find out about Swim to Survive, a school-based program by the Lifesaving Society that teaches children three critical skills needed to survive an unexpected fall into water. “Teaching school-aged children survival swimming skills can have a lifelong immunization effect against drowning,” says Barbara Byers, the public education director for the society. “It's one of the most effective tools we have to help prevent drowning.” The program is available across Canada, and similar programs are being piloted in countries like Bangladesh where drowning rates are very high, especially among children. More information about water safety is available at www.lifesavingsociety.com.
Is Calorie Counting Necessary For Good Health? By Jorg Mardian Let’s face it, we obsess about calories. If a food has too many of them, we nudge it aside for a better option. But where did all this calorie counting originate from? There is some controversy about exactly when the notion of calories was invented, but many agree it was sometime in the early 1800’s. As a nutritional unit it came to the U.S. somewhere around 1887. Shortly afterward, the science of nutrition began to take firm hold, and after WW2, the floodgates in conforming to a bodily ideal of slenderness through calorie restriction opened wide. So we can see that the idea of calories was a rather recent discovery of the human race and had little to do with overall health of the planet’s population before that time. So why has it become indispensable today to count calories to stay healthy? One of the things most often overlooked in the science of food nutrition is the critical difference between whole food and refined food. Whole food is a nutritional powerhouse if grown properly, but refined food must contain a label for (a) ingredient accountability (b) safety and (c) consumer education. None of that has stopped refined foods from becoming atrociously bad for us in actual food value. At this point we should really be inspecting ingredient labels with intense scrutiny, but what does our eye always gravitate to first? The calorie content! We obsess about the unit as a measure and become guilty of picking the “slim” flavour of the day. The obsession with how we look has became more important than how we feel. Fashion over health – vanity before priority, and all in lockstep with dramatically escalating health care costs over the decades. Government guidelines give us ideal calorie intakes for our populace, but when looking at statistics for overweight and obese people, that figure combined hovers around 60-62%. In that context, I would say these guidelines have been an abysmal failure because they don’t take into account the quality of our food or the fact that many people today are extremely sedentary.
passes the lips? Let’s examine the truth. Calories matter, there’s no doubt about it. To lose weight and keep it off, you need to create a sustainable caloric deficit over the long run. Most diets attempt caloric reduction, but fail miserably because they focus on immediate results. Simply feeding us packaged low calorie foods without thought to how many nutrients the body is missing causes increased hunger, cravings and weight gain rebound. Worse yet, some people diet and then follow a punishing workout schedule. Others eat in an unhealthy manner and then train obsessively as atonement for not eating right. Either way, you damage the metabolism by failing to meet nutritional body demands. Rigorous work requires extra calories (and nutrients), and conversely sedentary individuals need less food. Calorie counting alone is an impossibly static approach that will never meet the need s of an adaptive and reactive mechanism like the metabolism. Rather than holding ourselves to ridiculous calorie intake rules based on arbitrary magazine lore or sophisticated equations, we should focus on what the body really needs – proper nutrition. Start looking for food that is natural (and naturally low calorie), nourishing and without added sugars or too many carbohydrates. You’ll end up consuming less but getting more nutrients. You won’t have to worry about dieting anymore, your health will stabilize and you’ll have energy to spare. Oh, and turn away when the commercials start their lying spin. Remember, there are always side effects to instant gratification.
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Okanagan Scenes At The Oliver Art Gallery By Sandra Albo
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kanagan Scenes is the artists theme for July at the Oliver Art Gallery. The artwork of Michael Jorden will also be featured. Our Okanagan valley is a unique geological and ecological area famous among beautiful places in the world. It is a very paintable geography with amazing colour. When the glacial period ended, the ice masses that carved our valley left huge cliff faces beside our Okanagan River. The native tribes found our river 24 www.oksun.ca
teeming with salmon, before the massive damming of the Columbia River. The tribes moved up and down the valley, and demarked meeting places like the cliff faces of McIntyre bluff, Giant’s Head in Summerland and Lincoln rock at Wenatchee. The name Oka-nagan in Chinook means land of the big heads or cliff faces. Use your noggin’ to see the noggins sticking out of the cliffs in the Oka-noggin. The artists of the Oliver Art Gallery have been painting scenes of our wonderful valley, and invite
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you to stop by for a look. A widely admired member of our gallery, Michael Jorden, is the featured artist this month. His knowledge of Okanagan ranges, pastures, horses, and fauna comes through in his oil paintings. He is very skillful at depicting western themes. The First Nations call one area of the Okanagan Sooyoos. It means meeting place for the Okanagan natives to fish at the narrows. The Russian space station is called Soy-yuz for meeting place of the astronauts. This indicates the similarity of the native language and the Russian language; enhancing the theory that our aboriginals migrated here over the Bering Strait. Come to our meeting place at the Oliver Art Gallery. Enjoy the many colourful, creative scenes by our many artists, and a concentration of art by Michael Jorden. The gallery is at 6046 Main Street in Oliver. It is open Tuesday to Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm.
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Explore Your Backyard By Derek Bryson
Marketing Manager NDCC Wey’ Xast’ Sxelxalt. Hello and happy summer time to all visitors, new and returning guests and locals as well! The Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre is a great place to learn about the First Nations that are in this area, far into the states, as well as almost near Salmon Arm. The territory is actually quite expansive. As the marketing manager, I tend to look at trends and ask the people walking through the doors where they are from. It is a typical question where the answers are always different. We have had world travellers to backyard visitors coming straight from Osoyoos and so much more in between. The one important factor I was hoping to get across this month is that sometimes we need to know more about the people staying in our own backyard. In today’s era you can flip on the TV and take a trip to Japan without ever leaving the comfort of your home. Humans are curious creatures, always exploring and ready to travel if the moment arose. The stresses of everyday life in ‘the grind’ take up the daily routine of get up, go to work, come home…sleep and repeat. Once a chance to get away is offered, there is usually a ‘rush to get out of there’ and travel elsewhere. Something seems missing. We can look at the Centre as an example of what I’m getting at: Of three visitors passing through, one lives on the west coast. The guest is enthusiastic about learning about the Okanagan First Nations, and spends a good amount of time doing so. The question I pose is: What is the nation that surrounds you? Or, who are your closest First Nations neighbours? Now typically if there is a family the children would normally know the answer, as it would be taught in schools. But four out of eight people will respond with “I don’t know.” So we can see that even though we call ourselves by where we live: “Albertans, Vancouverites, Oliverites, B.C.’ers etc.) sometimes we forget that there are nations, reserves and aboriginal people that fall under the radar. While we are located in the South Okanagan, we are by far not the only Cultural Centre in BC or even the Okanagan. We always encourage growth and learning, understanding and respect for all people. While we may not speak the same language or have the advantages/disadvantages as other First Nations do, we all have a story to tell, an experience to share and education to be taught. Explore your backyard and share with the world! 26 www.oksun.ca
Stop by the Osoyoos Art Gallery Artisan Market this month. The gallery is open during the summer months seven days a week from 10 am to 5 pm. until August 22. The gallery is located at 8713 Main St in Osoyoos. Photo by Andrea Dujardin-Flexhaug.
Entertainment Schedule • Town Hall Square Saturday Markets 8am-1pm July 4
8:30 to10:30 am - Peggy Kinsmen 11am to 1pm - Kansas Lee July 11 9 am to 1 pm - Strinz Aloud July 18 8:30 to10:30am - Peggy Kinsmen 11 am to 1 pm - Kansas Lee July 25 9 am to 1 pm - Rick Wood
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n exciting new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that coffee drinking may add years to your life span, and may help you lose weight. Evidence is rapidly accumulating about the ability of coffee to reduce vascular disease, slash cancer risk, preserve cognition and mitigate diabetes/obesity. Rich in polyphenols, coffee contains over 1,000 different natural compounds that favourably interact within cells. Coffee has the proven ability to turn on genes that promote youthful cellular functions. One coffee compound in particular, chlorogenic acid, provides a multitude of these benefits, including impeding after-meal glucose surges, that can contribute to obesity and diabetes. Green, unroasted coffee beans are extremely rich in the polyphenols, especially chlorogenic acid, that improve health. But prior to consumption as brewed coffee, the beans are roasted at high temperatures 375 – 425 degrees Fahrenheit. These extreme temperatures destroy an enormous amount of the beneficial polyphenols, leaving standard supermarket coffee
substantially less healthful than it could be . Therefore, one would have to drink from four to as many as l2 cups a day to get enough of the polyphenols require for protective benefits. It’s obviously hard to drink that much coffee, and many people develop unpleasant, though not dangerous side effects, such as heart palpitations and upset stomachs, if they try to consume that amount. Large reductions in the occurrence of Type Two diabetes are associated with higher chlorogenic acid consumption. If you aren’t already diabetic, you may be able to cut your risk by an impressive 67% by using chlorogenic acid. Even if you do have diabetes, chlorogenic acid inhibits uptake of sugar from the intestine, reducing blood sugar levels. By inhibiting several enzymes in the sugar-regulating system, chlorogenic acid reduces production and release of new glucose into the bloodstream. Of special importance, green coffee’s chlorogenic acid can cut the aftermeal glucose surge that’s known to increase diabetics’ (and others’) cardiovascular risks. Fortunately, chlorogenic acid is available in capsule form for those who do not wish to increase their
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caffeine consumption with regular coffee. This acid is extracted from raw green coffee beans to produce a concentrate that preserves its unique characteristics, and provides the benefits of inhibiting the release of glucose in the bloodstream, while simultaneously boosting the metabolism. With these two mechanisms working together to inhibit the accumulation of fat, you’ve discovered the perfect support you need to help achieve your weight-loss goals. Detailed analysis of coffee’s many components reveals that polyphenols, especially chlorogenic acid, are the main contributors to coffee’s beneficial effects. Since conventional roasting processes readily destroy these compounds, it’s important to seek out coffees that retain the maximum amount of polyphenol content. That way, you can enhance your health without the overconsumption of coffee. Those who cannot tolerate coffee should consider taking 200 to 400 mg of standardized chlorogenic acid supplement before most meals. Ref: Life Extension Magazine, Sept. 2012 www.nakaherbs.com
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Osoyoos Market-On-Main at the Town Hall Square on Main Street. Saturdays May 16-Sept 26 8 am1pm, Wednesday Evenings July 6-Aug 27 5:30-8:30 pm. Live music at all venues. Products include local produce, baked goods, unique art, gifts, canned goods, preserves, wine, jewelery, paper crafts, fabric and needle crafts. For vendor info visit: www.osoyoosmarketonain.ca July 5: Anarchist Mountain Community Society presents 2nd annual Market On The Mountain & Garage Sale. 30 vendors, local artisans, baked goods - something for everyone. 10am - 3pm Summit (Discovery Centre)
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July 6: South Okanagan Transit Riders Appreciation Day. Visit Osoyoos Town Hall between 11 am and 1 pm for coffee, treats and a chance to view the new bus. July 6: Desert Night Tour. Experience the magic of the desert at night. Take a guided tour along the Desert Center’s 1.5km boardwalk and get the inside scoop on our desert’s “wild” night life. Learn fascinating facts about the many nocturnal animals that call this habitat home and what you can do to help protect them. Every Thursday in July from 7:30 pm - 9 pm. $10 per person. Advance registration required. July 10: Osoyoos Music in the Park. Kayla Dawn at 6:30 (Indie Folk and Originals). Kansas Lee at 7:30 (Folk and Originals) Held at the Gyro Beach BandShell. July 10-11: Oliver Sunshine Festival. Free admittance to this value packed family event to be held at Oliver Community Park 5 pm – 11 pm Friday and 11am to 11pm on Saturday. There is something for everyone – food vendors, West Coast Amuse-
ments, live entertainment, beverage gardens, lots of fun kid’s activities and events and more. Parade will start at 10:30am on Saturday on Main Street. July 16: Michael Painchaud (country) performs as part of Oliver’s Music in the Park series, presented by the Oliver Community Arts Council. Oliver Community Bandshell from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. July 23: 13 Broken Bones (Classic rock covers) bursts onstage for the Feed the Valley concert. Part of Oliver’s Music in the Park series, presented by the Oliver Community Arts Council. Oliver Community Bandshell from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Bring canned goods to support Valley First Credit Union’s local food bank initiative. July 24: Osoyoos Street Dance. An annual popular event held in the parking area at the bottom of Main Street near Gyro Beach. July 24: Art in the Garden. A showcase event for local artists in four different locations. Garden settings of private homes provide a tranquil atmosphere for meeting artists and viewing their work. See ad page 2. July 26: Hike Heather trail in Manning Park starting at the Blackwall Peak parking lot and hiking as far as the group would like to go. The hike will feature beautiful views all around on a warm summer day. Mountain flowers should be at their peak blooming during this time. Meet together at the Osoyoos Lakeview Plaza at 7:30am for carpooling. Be on time as walks start promptly! Make sure to bring a lunch and water, wear suitable footwear and clothing. Keep in mind cool spring mornings and hot summer days. Non-members and visitors of the Oliver-Osoyoos Naturalists are always welcome! Leader of the walk will be Margaretha Hogeling. It is MANDATORY to contact the leader if you’re planning on going on this trip. 250-485-4222 August 8: Come out to Desert Park in Osoyoos and take in the Horse Races. 1:00 pm Contact: 250-4958181, www.desertpark.net
Known around the Okanagan for fresh food & excellent service! Set under the dramatic landscape of McIntyre Bluff (Indian Head), the historic Ye Olde Welcome Inn has been a long-time favorite place for people to relax and dine by the real wood burning fireplace. Enjoy a barbeque on the patio or play a game of pool or darts.
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Our extensive menu features most meals for under $10 or up to $20.95 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 10:00PM 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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