Herma Illig June 16, 1934 – February 17, 2017 Herma passed away peacefully with family and friends at her side on Feb 17, 2017. She was 82 years of age. She was predeceased by her parents Heinrich and Louise Wittenberg and her sister Helga. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Manfred Illig, […]
Archives for 2017
Oliver Pharmacy
Rural report with Laird Smith
In conclusion of the experience with the control church, I have learned a great deal. As with all of us, time waits for nobody. Most of the people I knew during those 22 years have stayed with what they were taught, even though they attend different churches. I no longer participate in church. The Biblical […]
Mayor gets in the pink
Mayor Ron Hovanes gets a pink tie from Oliver Boys and Girls Club – staff and volunteers February 22nd is PINK shirt day in Canada – Boys and Girls Club promoting kindness with all children and youth they work with. In focus: Maureen Parriott, Gary Saran, Brigitte Gibson, Hovanes, Laurene Sloboda, Leigh-Anne Lafrance, Lyndsey Todoruk
Great Blue – by Robert Sieben
Great Plains in Oliver Saturday
Saskia and Darrel who play upbeat and original Canadian music with folk, bluegrass, celtic and gospel flavours. Concert is this Saturday, February 25th at 7 pm at the Oliver United Church. Tickets are only $15 and are available at Beyond Bliss in Oliver, Imperial Office Pro in Osoyoos and at the door.
March 11
Oliver icon – 1948
From Harry bray about Don Coy: Coy played most of his ball for the O.B.C.’s Oliver Elks Club. In the 40’s and 50’s Don played short stop (one of the best). He helped the O.B.C’s win the International League Championship in 1948. Teams as far south as Bridgeport WA. and all teams in between as […]