The Al Lwisi family with the Oliver Refugee Committee on Sunday at the Tea and Greet welcome party at Christ the King Catholic Church.  Over 100 people turned up to say ‘Welcome to Oliver’ to the Al Lwisi family, and also to the new Syrian Refugee family just newly arrived in Osoyoos.  Mohammad and Nesreen both talked to the crowd and thanked them sincerely for the support and warm welcome accorded to them since they arrived in early December.

Mohammad and Nesreen Al Lwisi with Tara and Mayor Ron Hovanes at the welcome gathering.  Mayor Hovanes welcomed the family to Oliver on behalf of the Town.  Over 100 people were in attendance to meet, greet and have tea with the new arrivals.

Submitted by Dale Dodge