After a heated Town Hall meeting in Olalla on Saturday, September 8, a number of concerned residents shared their contact information and began to consider working together to create “Made in Olalla” solutions to address common concerns.
An informal collection of individuals assembled on September 15 to discuss the group’s first project: planning for a screen hedge to privatize a corner property in Olalla
The screen hedge will result in privacy for the owner of a property located alongside Main Street, and beauty for the community of Olalla.
So far, thirteen members of the community, including the property owner have put their support behind this project, a first for the Olalla community.
The “Friends of Olalla” met in front of the Communitybulletin board beside Zacks in Olalla.
Delegates were appointed to form a structure for this group, and discussions were held to determine the salient points at issue and the appropriate actions to begin the process. Action items have been assigned to gather initial estimates of the work required, which will be discussed and expanded at the next meeting.
The RDOS has shown their support for this project, and have advised the Friends of Olalla to gather the support of as many members of the community as possible - to open a door to propose financial support for this kind of initiative. The Friends of Olalla heartily agree, and ask those people in the Olalla and Keremeos community that would like to support this initiative to please contact the Friends of Olalla Chairperson Phyllis Straub at 250-276-4316. Active supporters or volunteers who are willing to donate their time for tree-planting, digging or donation-in-kind for use of digging equipment would be fantastic. Non-active supporters are also welcomed - those who would like to see the fruition of this positive community based solution to beautifying Olalla.