Osoyoos realtor Eileen McGinn was among the volunteers handing out T-shirts to students at Osoyoos Secondary School (OSS) Friday morning with the hashtag #OsoyoosStrong. The shirts were created by Jamie Elder of Unity Osoyoos, along with other volunteers. They are intended to show pride for education in Osoyoos. Proceeds raised from selling the shirts in the community will help to fund an independent community high school, which many in the community hope will fill the void left by the planned closure of OSS. (Richard McGuire photo)
Just a reminder that tonight there is a public forum about the school situation at 6 p.m. at the Sonora Community Centre.
Called an “Education and Visioning Workshop,” the event is jointly sponsored by the Town of Osoyoos and the Osoyoos Community School Committee.
Both the town and committee will update residents on their actions and also seek feedback from the community on the future of grades 8 to 12 in Osoyoos.
There will be discussion about the possible creation of an independent community high school in Osoyoos.
No doubt there will also be discussion of the town’s latest offer to School District 53 of more than $1 million over three years to keep OSS open.
If you care about the role of education in the Osoyoos community, this meeting is one not to miss.
Colleen Dyson’s painting “Going Home” is based on one of many photos she took in an untouristy town her taxi driver stopped in on the way to somewhere else. (Colleen Dyson, painter)
Still a chance to catch painting exhibition at Osoyoos Art Gallery
If you haven’t had a chance to see it yet, painter Colleen Dyson’s exhibition at the Osoyoos Art Gallery finishes on Saturday.
If you enjoy art, this one is worth a visit.
The gallery is open from noon to 4 p.m. today, tomorrow and Saturday, so there’s still a chance to get to it.
Weather taking turn for the worse
We’ve been spoiled by the weather in recent days, but things are going to take a turn for the worse soon.
Environment Canada is forecasting a mix of sun and cloud today with a high of 26 C. There’s a 40 per cent chance of showers this evening, with risk of a thunderstorm.
Friday will also be partly cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of showers and risk of thunderstorm in the afternoon. Friday’s high will be 21 C.
Looking forward from Saturday to next Wednesday, the weather will generally be cloudy and cooler, with temperatures ranging from a high of 17 C on Sunday to highs of 19 C on Saturday and Tuesday. We can also expect a high chance of showers over the weekend, with a 70 per cent chance on Saturday and 40 per cent chance on Sunday.
RICHARD McGUIRE
Osoyoos Times
