Hospital Visiting When I went in and visited my neighbour who was a patient in the South Okanagan General hospital here in Oliver I had some trouble finding a chair to sit in during the visit. It seems that most people who visit patients being looked after in the Oliver hospital have the same difficulty […]
Archives for October 2012
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor Oliver Daily News Thank you so much for your excellent article that asks the important question will the fish farm discharge be safe. I am so glad that your newspaper is interested in this vital issue. I write for the Kingston (NY) Daily Freeman, and several other regional publications in upstate New York. […]
Discussion results on Graduation Requirements
This fall the Ministry of Education sought input from around School District #53 to develop recommendations for new graduation requirements. Meetings were held in Oliver and Keremeos recently. Facilitator Marcus Toneatto says: We had 20 people attend the Oliver forum and 12 people attend in Keremeos. This is the information that was forwarded on to the ministry. Very […]
Couple of things
Poll on roundabouts – large sampling 313 people made a selection 190 in favour and 123 against. About 60-40 split. Interesting comments made on the cost, where they could be located locally, experience with them in Europe, Summerland, Penticton, do’es and dont’s – sizing of them etc. On another front we have had graphic artist […]
Talking stick
Miss Ava concentrating on creating her “Talking Stick” submitted by Leza Macdonald
Last day to get tickets at school
Tickets are $8 for adults $5 for children. Family passes $25 admits up to 5. Prices at the door will go up to $12 for adults and $8 for kids. Tickets on sale at OES school, Beyond Bliss and the Community Centre! Stage Fright 7pm Sunday October 21 at the Oliver Community Hall
Where troubles melt like lemon drops
by John Chapman


