Note to the following – the time for the reception at the hanger has changed to
11am
The photo op at Town Hall is scheduled for 9:46 am January 25
Greetings Family & Friends,
Just letting you know some details about a very special upcoming event. For those of you who have not yet heard, Prescott Wick was nominated for and was accepted to be an Olympic Torchbearer.
The Town of Oliver Torchbearer Committee, comprised of Mayor Pat Hampson, his wife Linda Hampson, Councillor Marji Basso and Norma Mason, as well as Webmaster, Councillor Jack Bennest (Check out his website http://www.oliverbc.ca for info on the torchbearers!), have been doing a wonderful job promoting our 8 local torchbearers. Through their commitment the entire Town of Oliver can benefit from and be proud of our participation in this notable event. To encourage community support, they will be enhancing torchbearer exposure by posting their photos around town and submitting articles in the Oliver Chronicle newspaper. They have been “… forming a plan to get schools involved… OES has committed to bus the entire school to be at the route and cheer our locals on… small flags for students to wave as the bearers go by …”
It would be great if you could come out to cheer Prescott on (Torchbearer No. OTR088-036). His segment is on the way out of Oliver town centre, towards Osoyoos, with running distance of approx 300 metres (details attached). After carrying the Olympic flame, he will be returned to the Visitor Information Centre via Official Olympic shuttle. We’ll head over to Town Hall where the scheduled photo shoot with dignitaries will take place 9:46 am and until that time, we will cheer on the other torchbearers along with many students and other community members who will be lining Highway 97.
We would love for you to join us afterwards for an Olympic Torchbearer Party honouring Prescott. Please see the attached invitation for particulars. – Hope to see you there! – (Proud Mom) Ursula Wick
Other events January 25, 2010
9:10 Opening Speeches – Town Hall
9:15 Native Drummers
9:30 OES Choir
9:50 Tuc el nuit Choir
10:05 SOSS Jazz Band
10:20 Closing Remarks
