Eleanor Moyer received a bottle of fine Merlot from Tinhorn Creek Winery – presented by ODN. Eleanor has a keen eye for spelling mistakes and grammatical errors. She will continue to read the blog each day. Thanks to all who contribute to Oliver Daily News in so many ways. This is but one way to […]
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“1941 – she blew up”
Here is HMS Hood in a slightly distorted bottle. The masts had to be put in place with tweezers after the hull was past the neck of the bottle and as luck would have it the rear mast leans back too much and now it is glued in place. I live and learn! Photo and […]
67 years – a turkey shoot – December 8th
Christmas Open House
Highway to Healing
ODN has decided to help with the Highway to Healing project See button link on right hand column I urge you to help with this needy cause. *** Help us celebrate the launch of the Highway to Healing Support Society (H2H)! This organization was developed to assist families with children needing medical treatment outside […]
Poll closed at 500 votes
I had said that the poll was open until Sunday – the voting has slowed to a trickle ending at 500 which shows some indication Total Yes 293 Total No 150 Total Percentage against 34% Out of town 57 Town Yes 219 Town No 93 – Percent favouring 70% Rural Yes 74 Rural No 57 – Percent favouring […]
” A night of stories, tears and tissues “
About 50 people representing many organizations in Oliver attended a wonderful meeting tonight at the Catholic Church. Highway to Healing (sponsored by Oliver Rotary) had brought together families of children that had very serious, life threatening diseases, who needed treatment now or had just that … in the past. Lisa Needoba spoke (see previous story), […]
One story of many – heart wrenching
By Lisa Needoba To see 19-month-old Shae Watson scooting around the community pool deck, you would never believe he has endured eight broken legs and five compressed vertebrae. The local toddler is one of 50 000 people living with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), otherwise known as Brittle Bones. Toddler Shae Watson, being held by his 8-yr.-old […]