Month: July 2015

Our Newest Sponsor: Desert Delivery & Parcel Depot

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Please welcome Nixon and Kyle Zaye, Anarchist Mountain residents & owners of

Desert Delivery & Parcel Depot

This new parcel business is opening up in Osoyoos on Monday, August 3. This is a service that will certainly be a benefit to Anarchist, Sidley and Bridesville residents.  This will be very helpful since couriers do not deliver up here and driving to Penticton to retrieve packages is a pain.  People can use the depot address as their personal shipping location. They can then pick up their parcels there or have them delivered directly to their home.

Currently they are licenced to be a receiving depot and are working with all major couriers to also become Osoyoos’ sending station as well. This service also provides several other services (pick-up groceries, etc.).

Check out their offerings at www.desertdelivery.ca or click on their ad to the right of the page.

 

Yard Refuse Disposal – Sat, Aug 1, 10am – Noon

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The site is to be used for the disposal of materials to aid in FireSmarting your property.

Examples of materials accepted are:

  • Grass, leaves, needles etc.
  • Brush, branches etc.

Please Note:

  • Items being brought in bags, boxes, etc. are to be emptied and the containers taken away.
  • NO construction debris is to be brought in.
  • Any abuse of the site will result in its immediate closure.

A member of AMCS/FireSmart committee will open and close the site and also monitor the origin and material coming into the site.

The hours of operation are 10:00am to 12:00pm on Saturday, June 20.

The site is located in Wapiti.  Turn onto Wapiti and take the first road to the right. 

Wildhorse Fire – July 20th

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Right now I am smelling the smoke of a fire close by that was started by the big lightening storm late Sunday night. Last night it was really burning and I took some photos from here.Wildhorse Fire July 20 2015Here are the details of the fire.

July 19th lightening storm caused hundreds of forest fires in the Okanagan Valley in the US and BC.  This fire photo is  Wildhorse Fire, 4 miles SE of Oroville and grew to about 185 acres Sunday night. There are about 50 homes threatened. Firefighters, supported by both fixed wing aircraft and helicopters, were able to construct about 2,000 feet of fireline. The fire was staffed overnight and more crews arrived to assist today. A total of six crews, four of them hotshot crews, are still working on the Wildhorse Fire. Hotshot crews—there are roughly 107 in the U.S.—consist of 20 firefighters who have been specifically trained to respond to fires in remote regions with little or no logistical support.

Debra Ceravolo, Peregrine Place

2015 BBQ / Silent Auction a Great Success

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On Saturday about 95 friends and neighbours gathered for the 2015 BBQ / Silent Auction. The weather was cooperative, and friendship flowed freely.

Hosting an event like this takes planning and effort by a dedicated team of neighbours. I`d like to thank those that helped and recognize some especially generous folks who put an a lot of time into this year`s event:

  • Don Scott (grounds prep / planning)
  • Walter Zinowki (grounds prep)
  • Osoyoos Mountain Estates
  • Patti Brazeau (our webmaster, keeping us informed)
  • Art Harfman (beef ordering, BBQ chef, planning)
  • Urs Grob (BBQ, serving beef)
  • Annette Grob (Colin & Jenny) (Welcome desk)
  • Rudy & Hilda Reimer (BBQ asst., Silent Auction)
  • Teresa & Nick Marty (Music, admin., Silent auction)
  • John Nett & Marianne Arpagaus (planning, shopping, tent set-up, pre-set up in afternoon, tear down)
  • Erwin Berg (AMFD, tables & chairs, fire engine)
  • Anarchist Mtn Fire Dept (AMFD, support, co-hosts)
  • Jim & Brenda Gray (planning, tear down, clean-up)
  • “The Lightbulbs” (Music from Denise & Jamie Soule, Sue McEvoy, Mark McKenney)
  • Silent Auction crew: Wendy Barlow, Wayne Kelly (also auctioneer), Candy & John Anders, Stefan & Suzie Beckman, Richard Douziech, Rudy & Hilda Reimer, Teresa Marty, Debbie Dundas, Laura Haslett, Shelly & Bryan Judd, Gloria Richardson
  • Chuck & Gale Harrison (tear down, clean up)

Without a doubt, I’ve missed people that helped out at the event. Everyone pitched in to help leave the Summit Centre in good shape. If I’ve missed recognizing you, I take that hit for that and apologize. Your assistance is no less appreciated than everyone else’s.

Once we have tallied up the figures we’ll report to the Community how we did with in financial terms, and what our community donation to the Fire Dept. is going to be.

Watch the Osoyoos Times and the Boundary Times this week for articles reporting on this fun evening. There will also be an advertisement placed in the Osoyoos Times, thanking our many sponsors of the Silent Auction. Please note who these sponsors are and support them with your business.

See you next year.

Mark McKenney, AMCS President

Note, a number of things were left at the Summit.  If anything is yours, please e-mail anarchistmcs@gmail.com to arrange to pick it up….Patti

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SATURDAY: 2 Quick Reminders from Mark

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  1. FireSmart Brush site will be open tomorrow – Sat July 18 from 10 – 12 noon.   First right on Wapiti Rd.   Clean brush only, no containers, no bags (plastic or paper).
  2. Looking forward to seeing all our friends & neighbours at the BBQ and Silent Auction tomorrow. Viewing of Silent Auction items commences at 3:30, live music, pot luck dinner (bring a dish or salad or dessert). $10 per person donation suggested. BBQ beef supplied.  https://anarchistmountaincommunitysociety.com/2015/07/14/reminder-bbq-silent-auction-this-saturday/

Mark McKenney, President, Anarchist Mountain Community Society

REMINDER: BBQ & Silent Auction this Saturday!!!

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2015 BBQ , Picnic & Silent Auction

 

Our Annual BBQ & Silent Auction is Saturday, July 18. This is a potluck affair so bring a salad, desert, a main – whatever you wish to share with your friends and neighbours.

Admission is a donation of $10 / person (no charge for kids, or dogs!). This covers the cost of the fabulous BBQ’ed beef that we serve up to all our guests. Things start off around 3:30 (viewing of auction items) with dinner served around 5 PM.

The Silent Auction committee has been busy gathering donations for the fundraiser for the Anarchist Mountain Fire Department.  We are overwhelmed with the generosity of merchants from Osoyoos, Oliver, Sidley and Penticton, along with the donations provided by our mountain friends and neighbours.

There is something for everyone at this auction, and over 100 packages…..

Items include……. lots of wine, ladies accessories, home decor, men’s shirts, fragrance baskets, power washer, wet/dry vacuum, sprayer, GPS, cell phone, speakers, gift certificates for everything from spa/hair services, flooring, restaurants, home products/services, golf…..too numerous to mention!  And you’ve got to come and see the beautifully crafted items made by our local artisans and talented folks up here on the mountain!  Payment for auction purchases will be by cash or cheque only at the silent auction.

We look forward to seeing you at the BBQ on Saturday, July 18.

Come and have fun, bring your family and friends, participate in the silent auction, and enjoy socializing with other community residents.

Mark McKenney, President, Anarchist Mountain Community Society

 

Fire Hazard – Industry

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Dear Neighbours,

We don’t have to tell you about how hot and dry it has been. The Kamloops Fire Centre has just sent out another bulletin, this time asking industrial companies to exercise EXTREME caution doing anything that may cause a fire. With over 3,500 hectares of fires burning in the Kamloops Fire Centre’s area – this is good advice.   All residents of Anarchist & Sidley Mtn are urged to be extremely vigilant, and report ANY smoke, fires, or lightning strikes to any member of the Fire Dept., or 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on cellular networks or dial 911 to report it.

Click HERE to view the Kamloops Fire Centre Industry Information Bulletin – July 9 2015

Mark McKenney, President, Anarchist Mountain Community Society