It’s high time for some “sweet cherries” and “rotten apples” in Oliver.
Since our new format this spring, we haven’t published many praises or gripes from readers.
Let’s start off with a few “sweet cherries.”
Baskets full of thanks to the generations of Lesmeisters and their many employees (over the years) operating the Oliver Theatre and bowling alley. We are very grateful for this family commitment and continuing on what your parents started. Happy retirement, David and Christine.
A bowl of “sweet cherries” to the kitchen staff at the Oliver hospital. It’s amazing what they do with what they have.
A barrel of “sweet cherries” to Tinhorn Creek Vineyards for donating so much money to the arts programs in local schools. Thanks for giving back to the community and our youth.
A cup of “sweet cherries” to new physician Dr. Travis Thompson for staying local and being open to house calls when necessary.
My hat is off to Martin Johansen for stepping into the election ring and running for mayor this fall. Nice to see a fresh, new face vying for council.
Kudos to Shirley Zelinski and Michael Guthrie for organizing the recent crime forum and making the authorities stand up and listen. Since when do you get more than 400 people in the community centre for a local issue?
A big bowl of “sweet cherries” to retiring librarian Vicky White for her many years of service to Oliver. We miss her and the impact she had on our local youth.
Kudos to work crews for finally getting around to repaving Road 9 after several spots were dug up during flooding season. After months of having to slow down for poorly gravel-filled holes, all of us living in the area can now go back to travelling double the speed limit.
And now for some “rotten apples” (with worms in them).
I can’t believe the nerve of some people who still throw their cigarette butts out of the window while driving. I caught someone doing that recently on Main Street and called the RCMP non-emergency number. These people should be fined on the spot.
A bunch of “rotten apples” to horse owners who ride on the hike and bike trail and don’t clean up the mess from the back end. It’s no different than walking your dog – clean up the damn mess so people don’t step in it!
Thumbs down to people who think they can help themselves to farmers’ produce growing on the side of the road. This is stealing! Just because it’s so close to the road doesn’t mean you can take it without paying.
A bin of “rotten apples” to the idea of growing cannabis on agricultural land. This farmland must be preserved for food that we eat, not marijuana that you smoke. Come on, where are your priorities?
