Ola Community Newsletter: June 2010

Tuesday, June 29

...shows her strength again Monday night. With winds upwards to 66 mph, Mother Nature left the Ola Valley without power, several broken down trees and hay scattered to the next door neighbors field. Nesbitt Lane seems to have taken the brunt of the storm, with broken down trees blocking the Lane and trees damaging a tack shed and a pickup. Power was restored just before noon on Tuesday and no injuries reported.

Wednesday, June 23

A GREAT SENDOFF FOR BEAR...

The gathering at the Ola Hall to celebrate Bear's life was attended by well over 200 of Bear's friends and family. The Ola Ladies Club took care of all the preparations, and many friends and neighbors brought a wide variety of good things to eat. Ellen memorialized Bear in a loving way that we could all relate to, allowing each of us to remember him in our own way.

Ellen remarked that Bear always said, "It's not a party without balloons". In recognition of this, Ellen had 71 helium balloons for the family to release in Bear's honor. After the meal, we all went outside to watch Ellen and her family release the balloons. It was a touching conclusion to a wonderful get together.

We will miss you, Bear.

Friday, June 18

MEMORIAL FOR OLA'S BEAR

A Memorial for Ola's Bear Hampton

will be held

Wednesday, 12:00 noon,

at the Ola Community Center.

Salads and desserts appreciated.

Thursday, June 17

BEAR HAMPTON

R.I.P.

June 17, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to Bear's family!

Sunday, June 13

OLA LADIES CLUB DID IT AGAIN..

....the Ola Ladies Club luncheon on Saturday was terrific. Ladies from Garden Valley, Emmett, Sweet, Horseshoe Bend and Ola enjoyed an afternoon of food, entertainment and a program honoring our American flag. Many, many thanks to Gloria, Joanie, Joyce, Joy and Tammy for a wonderful program honoring our Idaho and American flag. Thanks to the Ladies Club for a great lunch and a big thanks to the Primetime Swingers for the entertainment.

Wednesday, June 9

ALAN'S WINDMILL

Alan J. is restoring the old windmill that used to pump water on Butch Bigger's place. He would like to know the history of it and if anyone has any pictures with the windmill in them. Please comment if you have any background or e-mail pics to marvu2@speedyquick.net.