Olympic torch passes Oliver on long journey – large crowds welcome the runners and entourage. Thanks to Terry Schafer for photo below
Lorraine Wylant torches up at site of John Oliver statue Monday- picture supplied by Nancy Boutin. Shot taken by Alleson Mandziuk
Day begins – leaving Osoyoos this morning – First torchbearer is Osoyoos Indian Band Chief Clarence Louie, accompanying him will be six local youth runners, Osoyoos Indian Band Elders on horseback and a contingent of local Osoyoos Indian Band drummers and singers.
Ten Oliver torch bearers will run up to Oliver today and beyond on
one leg of a multi province relay event leading up to the opening of the Olympics in Vancouver on February 12th.
Oliver Torchbearers include: Norm Houle, Clarence Louie, Paula Martin
Richard Baptiste, Juleen McElgunn, Vanessa Lameiras, Prescott Wick, Deb Olafson, Gurjit Aujla, Marisa Nelson, and Lorraine Wylant.
Torchbearers are expected in Penticton by 12 noon
