SPARE THE ROD AND SPOIL THE CHILD Most people of my generation were brought up in the old fashioned way, bad behaviour earned corporal punishment, usually in the form of a smack on the behind. Not for my grandma was the theory of talking to the child and explaining how my misdeed had caused her […]
Archives for September 2019
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Pioneers – continuing saga on schools – you can help
1921 – Oliver was growing – an irrigation ditch was being built – workers had children so a small school was needed and it operated in the basement of the United Church and a nearby auto garage. by 1923 – a two classroom school had been built north of Fairview Rd ( School Board offices […]
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Local committee hears about policing issues and social problems
What is the crime and safety committee in Oliver? Well its a group of people meeting a couple of times a year to analyze what is happening and what can be done about it. Today…..outgoing Police Superintendent Ted De Jager doing his ‘fair well’ to the South Okanagan and this particular committee with a […]
Oliver Parks – gets new office setup
The Oliver Parks and Recreation administration office is getting a major facelift. The Community Hall was built in 1976 and for decades the administration office was a working space for 1-2 employees. The capacity of the organization has significantly increased over the past 20 years, currently there are 4 full time employees, 2 part-time/relief employees […]
Condolences to the family
Funeral Notice for the late Hector Schelstraete 1944 – 2019 On Sunday September 8, 2019, Mr. Hector Joseph Schelstraete of Oliver passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 75 years. He will be fondly remembered by his loving wife Gwen and family. A celebration of life reception will be held at […]