Re…Drones.

As comments to ODN show, the first response to the drone was amazement that someone could be so stupid, the next response, was “let’s go get em”. This is a typical knee jerk reaction of all of us in this situation but the idea of a lynch mob descending on the suspected owner of the drone, is rather scary.

Putting the whole town at risk was appalling but, probably not the intention of the user. He/she was incredibly stupid but almost certainly had not thought it through properly.

I personally hate the idea of drones ruining our privacy, there are rules about where and when they can be used but, we all know that rules do not prevent people from doing what they want to do. It was stated by one of your readers that drones were not allowed within 9 km of any airport. Does this not mean that drones are illegal in Oliver, where the airstrip is bang in the middle of town?

The firefighters have done a marvellous job of keeping our town safe and I truly think that we should get together as a community and do something to thank them for our safety. Any ideas of what we could do? As a caterer, I would be willing to put on a meal for these heroes, if you could get Parks and Rec dept to donate. the Community Centre for the event and if about a dozen people would volunteer to help do the work. I would happily donate and cook the food.

Thanks for doing such a great job of keeping the town informed of the situation and all the regular updates. Up to date information is always necessary during crises times and you were right on the button with your updates. You have earned a place at the table if the dinner comes off.

Pat Whalley