A grad of SOSS in 1975 with many years of business experience, Dave Mattes is prepared to run and win a seat on council in Oliver. Mattes says a number of people have urged him to bring his business background to the table and running for the position of councillor is a good first step […]
Archives for 2011
Hike to the bluff Saturday
Hiya Carol: As promised, here is the group photo taken at the top of the bluff. I enjoyed the hike tremendously. You did wonderful job of organizing everything, including hiking tips, well-spaced stops, snacks and our delicious lunch. I also noticed that you took the time to walk with each group of hikers. So often […]
Patton declares – he will run again
Allan has been rather coy in answering questions about whether he is running again but today phoned local media and said “I am running”. Allan Patton, orchardist, has been the rural director (Area C) for 6 years and will face any contender. Patton says he is not aware of anyone wanting to challenge him but looks forward […]
Declared – and ready to run
As the first official day for papers to be filed wraps up – it is clear there is a race on for the four seats on Town Council in Oliver as well as the position of Mayor. Former Mayor Ron Hovanes will challenge incumbent Pat Hampson. Incumbents Terry Schafer and Jack Bennest will face a challenge […]
Mo Doerr announces on Facebook
Maureen Johnson Doerr MOVING FORWARD..CREATING A VIBRANT, SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY FOR ALL CITIZENS…yes, I have put my name forward to run for town council…let me know your thoughts and concerns…. Mo is linked at the top of the page where you can contact her or drop in and encourage her at Beyond Bliss on Main Street.
The time for local nominations has arrived….
Today is the first day of nominations for local politics in the community of Oliver including 2 positions for school trustee, one rural director (RDOS), four regular town councillors, two water councillors and one Mayor. So far only a few people have announced to the public their intentions – the rest still a mystery. Town […]
Hog house wraps for the season
As the owner/operator of Hammer’s House of Hog I would like to thank all my customers (such as Ed and Lorraine from Above the Orchard B&B) for a successful 2011 season. As is becoming tradition, I ended my season on Sunday at the Festival of the Grape. A beautiful day sandwiched between some not so […]
Down memory lane – SOSS
Photos supplied by Leza Macdonald. All pictures taken as a project to preserve history of SOSS prior to reconstruction and subsequent fire.