Dear Oliver

The Grand Opening of Beyond Bliss and The Gallery was a great success. Guests were greated by Barbie and Ken dressed elegantly in matching black boas accessorized with just a little black balloon beckoning you to come inside for a visual treat.And just what is she wearing was the question on these guest mind as they examined Diane Gane’s sculpture dressed beautifully in a coat of paint.

Out and about supporting the arts, the Dressmaker Dianne Gibson, Sue Alexander from Alexander Ink and Midge Wyse from Burrowing Owl helped make the evening special. A big thank you to Midge and Jim Wyse for sponsoring the Wine. And all the other stuff they do for the community.

Wild Woman Patty Gebbie styling in that wonderful  hat with Artist Cal looking very fashionable in his own cap!

Now this looks serious, three Wild Women in a row, Patty, Diane Gane our feature artist and Polly.

Thank you Mr Mayor for your continued support of Main Street and the Arts in Oliver.

Kirk, styling in that Mooseaum of fine art tee and Norberto, two of the RipOffs Artists, who will be showing at the Gallery next month, seen here with the lovely Marianne.

The lovely Paige Riley, a student for many years, now out in the world building her own career. So nice to see you!

Thank you all for coming down to the Grand Opening of Beyond Bliss and Leza Macdonald Art Gallery. Mo, Diane and I really appreciate your support.

Diane’s show will be up all month. Masterfully created, her sculptures are a delight to the eyes and a giggle to your sense of humour.

Just for fun, a visual giggle on Main Street.

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Today is the day!

Beyond Bliss and I are having our Grand Opening.

Mo and I , the Girls and Diane Gane look forward to seeing you!

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Back to School!

It is with great pleasure I introduce Oliveronline.ca’s Cub Reporter Kiera.
Kiera is 15 and will be reporting on activities at SOSS and the community. She will show us Oliver through the eyes of a young person. I look forward to her stories. Here is her first.
The school doors burst open, and the students race in, some with expressions of happiness others  feelings of fear.

Some students walked around glad as this is their last year and others excited and worried because it is  their first year in high school.

Then there are the middle people who are swearing to themselves that they are going to change their style in this year completely.

And of course, there are the ones who are panicking and running to the counsellor’s room unsure if they have been deleted from the system . . . again or if they have classes they didn’t sign up for at all.

But in the end, everyone is excited to see old and new friends once again.

Story and photos by Kiera

 

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Good Morning Oliver!

Thank you for letting me be an Artist!

Thursday, September 7th  is the opening of my dream business. An Art Gallery!

I came to Oliver Aug 28, 2009 to just retire, paint and contemplate my belly button like all good artist do. However that is not what happened.

The gallery will feature guest artist and have an continuing children’s gallery. Plus my own work will be on display. I suck at selling my own work, too emotionally attached to it. But I can sell other artist work just fine.

There are lots of people that helped me get here, and I thank them from the bottom of my heart!

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Show me the Colour!

Looking for a little colour for your door?

Or maybe the perfect accessory for your curtains.

Ask the ladies who know how to style up your home . . . Petra and Tracy from Albert’s know the perfect colours and accessories for your home.

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On Main Street!

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Get off the Couch!

Such a beautiful place for Tai Chi.Maurice Nunas Tai Chi Class starts at Parks and Rec Sept. 25, 9:30. Mondays and Fridays.
Register now to insure you have a spot! Tai Chi is good for us all. No equipment, no special clothes, however, high heels are not recommended. Maurice invites the community down, young and old any level of fitness. Wheel chairs welcome! Infirmities and folks from the Parkinson’s Society are free with a Doctors note.

How long have you been saying “This year . . . ” Ya right!

Just get down there and do it!

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Now this is Pretty!

1955 Chevy, 383 Stroker auto over drive.

Took a wee peek under the hood . . . nice! You can see the 383 Stroker big block.

Yuppers, saw this and just had to find out more. Art on Wheels!

Picture perfect, gauges and dials, no video back up in this beauty!

This little beauty is the perfect accessory for Lesli Neubuger, as she scoots around town doing her errands. Just another piece of art that keeps Oliver beautiful!

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NEXT . . .

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Congratulations Patty Gebbie

Patty won a $25.00 Gift Certificate from Riverside Greenhouse and Nursery for her 150 Happy Canada Garden.
Only in Canada!
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