Monday, August 2
The Ladies Club had a good turnout for the Ice Cream Social on Sunday. A lot of people came over right after church to enjoy hot dogs, a variety of salads, delicious homemade ice cream and of course, a large selection of desserts! The donations from Sunday's gathering will be going towards new siding on the church. From the looks of the donation basket we're off to a good start. Many, many thanks to everyone for contributing! Another great day in Ola!!!
Tuesday, July 27
OLA SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST-Can you help??
School is just around the corner. Below is the supply list for each student according to their grade. With "times" as they are, any help with these items would be greatly appreciated.
*******************Kindergarten
q 1 dozen #2 lead pencils
q Box of crayons, 16 or fewer
q White school glue, 1-8 oz. or 2- 4 oz. bottles (orange cap recommended).
q 4 large glue sticks
q Large pink eraser.
q Pair of quality pointed scissors (Fiskar-type recommended)
q 2 Large boxes of facial tissues.
q Set of large water-based felt markers. (2 if possible)
q 1 1” binder with clearview front for yearbook.
q 2 folders with pockets and brad fasteners.
q 1 paint shirt.(old T-shirt)
q 1 package of 250 paper plates.
q School box
**************************Grades 1-3
q 2 dozen #2 lead pencils
q Box of crayons
q White school glue, 1-8 oz. or 2- 4 oz. bottles (orange cap recommended).
q 4 large glue sticks
q Large pink eraser.
q Spiral or wireless notebook, 70-100 pages, wide ruled.
q Large package 3-hole wide-ruled paper.
q Pair of quality pointed scissors (Fiskar-type recommended)
q 2 Large boxes of facial tissues.
q Set of large water-based felt markers. (2 if possible)
q 1 1” binder with clearview front for yearbook
q 2 bags of pencil cap erasers.
q 3 folders with pockets and brad fasteners
q 1 package of 250 paper plates.
q School box
**************************Grades 4-6
q 2 dozen #2 lead pencils –
q Box of crayons
q White school glue, 1-8 oz. or 2- 4 oz. bottles (orange cap recommended).
q 4 large glue sticks
q Large pink eraser.
q 2 Spiral or wireless notebooks, 150+ pages, wide ruled.
q 4 Spiral or wireless notebooks 70+ pages, wide-ruled.
q Large package 3-holed wide-ruled paper.
q Pair of quality pointed scissors (Fiskar-type recommended)
q Box of colored pencils
q 2 blue or black ball point pens.
q 2 Large boxes of facial tissues.
q Set of large or small water-based felt markers. (2 if possible)
q 3 1” binders, 1 with clearview front for yearbook
q 2 bags of pencil cap erasers.
q 3 folders with pockets and brad fasteners.
q 1 package of 250 paper plates.
q School box
*****************Optional
o Variety colored copy paper (bright)
o Variety colored cardstock (bright)
o 1 ream 20# bond copy paper (white)
o 1 box Ziploc bags (gallon or quart)
o $5.00 per student to help with rural outreach programs such as Fish and Game Nose-to-Nose, Boise Art Museum, Boise Historical Museum presentations.
q Box of crayons, 16 or fewer
q White school glue, 1-8 oz. or 2- 4 oz. bottles (orange cap recommended).
q 4 large glue sticks
q Large pink eraser.
q Pair of quality pointed scissors (Fiskar-type recommended)
q 2 Large boxes of facial tissues.
q Set of large water-based felt markers. (2 if possible)
q 1 1” binder with clearview front for yearbook.
q 2 folders with pockets and brad fasteners.
q 1 paint shirt.(old T-shirt)
q 1 package of 250 paper plates.
q School box
**************************Grades 1-3
q 2 dozen #2 lead pencils
q Box of crayons
q White school glue, 1-8 oz. or 2- 4 oz. bottles (orange cap recommended).
q 4 large glue sticks
q Large pink eraser.
q Spiral or wireless notebook, 70-100 pages, wide ruled.
q Large package 3-hole wide-ruled paper.
q Pair of quality pointed scissors (Fiskar-type recommended)
q 2 Large boxes of facial tissues.
q Set of large water-based felt markers. (2 if possible)
q 1 1” binder with clearview front for yearbook
q 2 bags of pencil cap erasers.
q 3 folders with pockets and brad fasteners
q 1 package of 250 paper plates.
q School box
**************************Grades 4-6
q 2 dozen #2 lead pencils –
q Box of crayons
q White school glue, 1-8 oz. or 2- 4 oz. bottles (orange cap recommended).
q 4 large glue sticks
q Large pink eraser.
q 2 Spiral or wireless notebooks, 150+ pages, wide ruled.
q 4 Spiral or wireless notebooks 70+ pages, wide-ruled.
q Large package 3-holed wide-ruled paper.
q Pair of quality pointed scissors (Fiskar-type recommended)
q Box of colored pencils
q 2 blue or black ball point pens.
q 2 Large boxes of facial tissues.
q Set of large or small water-based felt markers. (2 if possible)
q 3 1” binders, 1 with clearview front for yearbook
q 2 bags of pencil cap erasers.
q 3 folders with pockets and brad fasteners.
q 1 package of 250 paper plates.
q School box
*****************Optional
o Variety colored copy paper (bright)
o Variety colored cardstock (bright)
o 1 ream 20# bond copy paper (white)
o 1 box Ziploc bags (gallon or quart)
o $5.00 per student to help with rural outreach programs such as Fish and Game Nose-to-Nose, Boise Art Museum, Boise Historical Museum presentations.
**Glue sticks, colored card stock and colored copy paper are always needed for projects. Also donations to improve the robotics program.
HELP WANTED AT THE OLA SCHOOL
The Ola School has two Aid positions available this school year. These positions are full time with benefits. Applications are available at the Emmett District office.
If you have questions about the positions contact Amy-584-3239 (early AM or late PM) or e-mail amcbryde@isd221.net . You may also contact the district office at 365-6301.
If you have questions about the positions contact Amy-584-3239 (early AM or late PM) or e-mail amcbryde@isd221.net . You may also contact the district office at 365-6301.
UNWANTED VISITORS EATING YOU OUT OF HOUSE AND HOME?
The grasshoppers are really becoming a problem. Taylor at the Department of Agriculture has the solution. Give him a call at (208) 830-1207.
Monday, July 26
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY
Sue, the daughter-in-law of Jim and Bobbie Bier, passed away Sunday morning on the way to Walt Knox Memorial Hospital.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Jim, Bobbie and all of Sue's family and friends.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Jim, Bobbie and all of Sue's family and friends.
Saturday, July 24
Friday, July 23
OLA SCHOOL 1947-48
Can you identify anyone in these pictures? If so, please let me know.
1947-48 Ola School
3rd and 4th graders
2nd grade
1st graders
1947-48 Ola School
3rd and 4th graders
2nd grade
1st gradersThank you Fran Hunter (Robinson) for sharing these with us!
Our volunteer fire department was called out just before 7:00 last evening. As it turned out their assistance was not needed, the other departments had gotten the fire under control. According to the news, the fire that burned down a house and totaled two cars was caused by the family's burning barrel. Although burning barrels are considered alright, extreme caution should be used. With conditions as dry as they are, a simple piece of burning paper floating through the air can spark a fire. Thank you Ola Fire Department!
Sunday, July 18
Saturday, July 17
THIS IS A HANDY TOOL
1-800-GOOG-411: Find and connect with local businesses for free from your phone. Click the underline and watch the clip for this free service. This is great for those of us that get charged for an information call.
Saturday, July 10
AUTOPSY ON MISSING CALDWELL MAN..
According to the Messenger Index, Gem County Coroner, John Buck announced that Brian Pratzner of Caldwell died of natural causes July 5th.
Friday, July 9
MANY, MANY THANKS..
...to the numerous volunteers in the search for the missing Caldwell man. His body was found mid-day Thursday not far from the road. R.I.P. Brian .
ANOTHER SLIDE OFF!!
Yesterday about 5:00PM, a car carrying several teenagers slid off the road up by Robert Davies place on Third Fork. There were no injuries but the car was towed away. This is the second slide off in a couple of weeks. Please drive carefully!
Thursday, July 8
Friday, July 2
BILLY 'BEAR' HAMPTON 1939-2010
Billy ‘Bear’ Hampton, 71, of Ola, Idaho, passed away June 17, 2010, at the West Valley Medical Center in Caldwell, Idaho.
A celebration of ‘Bear's’ life was held at the Ola Community Hall June 23, 2010. Please visit the Ola Community web site, www.olacommunitynewsletter.com to see the balloons. Bear always said it just was not a party without balloons.
Billy Wayne Shrum was born May ll, 1939, in Jay, Oklahoma, the son of Rossine Shrum, of Webb City, Missouri. He grew up in Wyndotte, Oklahoma. Billy married Patsy Coffman in 1957. They made there home in the Warrensburg, Concordia, Missouri area.
As an unattended youngster Billy grew and was nurtured by nature around him and the welcome homes of the families of Wyndotte. He learned early in life to hunt and fish. Building on that experience, he became to those whose lives he touched, the “professional” to consult for hunting and fishing wherever he was.
Rodeo competition attracted Billy. He rode bulls, roped, and finished that career as a Rodeo Clown, a very appropriate vocation for a man who was interested in making people happy.
Billy, known as “Sugar Bear” drove for National Carriers trucking firm until his retirement in 1989. Every mile he traveled added a new acquaintance. It was impossible to say hello without Billy knowing where you were from and why you were here. He took the time to be personally interested in every person he met. He always remembered your name and the vehicle you drove.
After retirement Billy ‘Bear’ came to the South Fork Lodge in Lowman, Idaho to manage the “Dirt Room” bar. He operated South Fork Adventures as an outfitter and guide, until January of 1995, when the Lodge burned.
Billy married Ellen Shaw on December 28, 1995. They were married in Ola at the Ola Inn. Bear occupied the stool just inside the front door at the Inn ready to offer “wisdom”, stories, and advice to anyone who entered. The focus of his life in these last months was to be sure the door was unlocked and coffee ready to serve at seven AM. Bear's health had been failing – those cigarettes and diabetes – for better than a year, but he did not allow those who stopped by to know. His dear friend Walt was close at his side to take up the slack.
He was preceeded in death by his mother, Rossine Hampton and step-father Irvin Hampton, grandson, Bret Gilliland, his brother-in-law Jerry Callihan, and two nephews Mathew and Luke Callihan, and his former wife Patsy Howe.
Survivors include: three children, Debra Gillihand, James Hampton, and Darla Collins, eight grandchildren, and fifteen great grandchildren, and a large extended family.
A celebration of ‘Bear's’ life was held at the Ola Community Hall June 23, 2010. Please visit the Ola Community web site, www.olacommunitynewsletter.com to see the balloons. Bear always said it just was not a party without balloons.
Billy Wayne Shrum was born May ll, 1939, in Jay, Oklahoma, the son of Rossine Shrum, of Webb City, Missouri. He grew up in Wyndotte, Oklahoma. Billy married Patsy Coffman in 1957. They made there home in the Warrensburg, Concordia, Missouri area.
As an unattended youngster Billy grew and was nurtured by nature around him and the welcome homes of the families of Wyndotte. He learned early in life to hunt and fish. Building on that experience, he became to those whose lives he touched, the “professional” to consult for hunting and fishing wherever he was.
Rodeo competition attracted Billy. He rode bulls, roped, and finished that career as a Rodeo Clown, a very appropriate vocation for a man who was interested in making people happy.
Billy, known as “Sugar Bear” drove for National Carriers trucking firm until his retirement in 1989. Every mile he traveled added a new acquaintance. It was impossible to say hello without Billy knowing where you were from and why you were here. He took the time to be personally interested in every person he met. He always remembered your name and the vehicle you drove.
After retirement Billy ‘Bear’ came to the South Fork Lodge in Lowman, Idaho to manage the “Dirt Room” bar. He operated South Fork Adventures as an outfitter and guide, until January of 1995, when the Lodge burned.
Billy married Ellen Shaw on December 28, 1995. They were married in Ola at the Ola Inn. Bear occupied the stool just inside the front door at the Inn ready to offer “wisdom”, stories, and advice to anyone who entered. The focus of his life in these last months was to be sure the door was unlocked and coffee ready to serve at seven AM. Bear's health had been failing – those cigarettes and diabetes – for better than a year, but he did not allow those who stopped by to know. His dear friend Walt was close at his side to take up the slack.
He was preceeded in death by his mother, Rossine Hampton and step-father Irvin Hampton, grandson, Bret Gilliland, his brother-in-law Jerry Callihan, and two nephews Mathew and Luke Callihan, and his former wife Patsy Howe.
Survivors include: three children, Debra Gillihand, James Hampton, and Darla Collins, eight grandchildren, and fifteen great grandchildren, and a large extended family.
FIRE TRAINING FOR JULY
With the hills full of fuel, it's important that we are ready for anything at a moments notice!
This month's fire training will be held on the second and the fourth Tuesday. That would be the 13th and the 27th, 7:00PM at the Ola fire hall.
This month's fire training will be held on the second and the fourth Tuesday. That would be the 13th and the 27th, 7:00PM at the Ola fire hall.
JULY'S FRIDAY NIGHT MENU
July's Friday night menu at the Ola Inn is as follows:
7/2----Fried Chicken
7/9----Roast Beef
7/16---Bar-B-Q Ribs
7/23---Chicken Fried Steak
7/30---Spaghetti
It's so great to have the Friday night dinners. It gives us a chance to get together and visit. Remember, dinner is at 6:00PM at the Ola Inn.
7/2----Fried Chicken
7/9----Roast Beef
7/16---Bar-B-Q Ribs
7/23---Chicken Fried Steak
7/30---Spaghetti
It's so great to have the Friday night dinners. It gives us a chance to get together and visit. Remember, dinner is at 6:00PM at the Ola Inn.
Tuesday, June 29
MOTHER NATURE...
...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
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.
Sunday, June 6
Saturday, June 5
"THE RIVER HAS NOW CRESTED"...
...is the good news provided by Gem County Commissioner Michele Mitchell Sherrer.
UGLY WEATHER FOR OLA
If you have more pictures of the flooding in Ola, please e-mail them to me. I would love to post them. marvu2@speedyquick.netTuesday, June 1
FIRE TRAINING FOR JUNE
Fire training for June:
June 8
June 22
These are Tuesday nights at 7:00 at the Ola Fire Hall.
June 8
June 22
These are Tuesday nights at 7:00 at the Ola Fire Hall.
IT'S TIME FOR THE JUNE MENU ALREADY
June's Friday night menu at the Ola Inn:
6/4----Roast Beef
6/11---Mexican
6/18---Fried Chicken
6/25---Picnic
Dinner's at 6:00 every Friday night!!
6/4----Roast Beef
6/11---Mexican
6/18---Fried Chicken
6/25---Picnic
Dinner's at 6:00 every Friday night!!
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