LADIES CLUB MEETING SATURDAY, 10AM AT THE HALL

Idaho 16 lane closures planned Crews will be wedge milling Friday (July 6) near Substation Road on the Idaho 16 project, causing lane closures from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Idaho Transportation Department announced. Work also will involve removal of the asphalt from the surface of the Black Canyon Canal Bridge deck. A lane closure, governed by a temporary signal, will be set up on Monday morning (July 9) to allow repairs to be made to the bridge. The lane closure will be in effect for 13 days. The speed limit through the work zone will be reduced to 45 mph. Traffic will be controlled by the signals except during the heavy morning and evening weekday commutes (6-8:30 a.m. and 4-7 p.m.), when flaggers will be used to keep traffic flowing.

Great Pyrenees Rescue of Montana Some VERY good news to share with you... Two of the Idaho dogs we learned about recently, Pilar and Sam, "orphaned" when their owner died - have found a new and wonderful home... right here in the beautiful Bitterroot Valley where I will finally have the chance to meet them!!!! Thanks to the Pet Adoption League in Emmet, ID for keeping them safe, and to their new family, the Rogish's.

LET'S HAVE A FUN, SAFE AND FIRE FREE 4th OF JULY!

PLANNING NEXT WEEKEND?

The Sage Creek Band will be playing at the

 Ola Inn, Saturday night, July 7th at 6:00PM.

Drive up to Ola early, enjoy the scenery, have dinner, then listen to the music from a great band.

LINE DANCING IS CANCELED FOR THIS MONDAY

GOOD TIMES!!

Last night was the 2nd annual Ola Rough Striders/Relay For Life Independence Day picnic.  It was a beautiful warm evening to celebrate the upcoming 4th of July.  The evening started out with a wonderful meal of barbqued beef sandwiches or hot dogs, chips and dessert, followed by games in the park.  The dunk tank is always a big hit on these warm summer evenings and there were also games for the younger children.  While the games were still going, Ola's DJ cranked up the music to our favorite oldies and some western music that the "Ola Line Dancer's" enjoyed dancing to.  The Monday lessons have really paid off, they looked great!  The activities at the Hall finished up around 10:00 then down Main Street where a ceremonial burning of the flag was held. Nathan M. sang while we watched the flag burn. Very nice!  Last but not least were the fireworks.  Onlookers watched as Thomas M. lit the donated fireworks.  After a fun filled evening everyone was home by about midnight.

Many thanks to those that came to support the Ola Rough Striders!  Thanks also to the Ola Inn for the donation of the chips and ice, our Sponsors, the Sheriff's Posse for letting us use the dunk tank, Jim and Shane for setting it up and to the team for all of your hard work organizing this fun, family event.

The Ola Rough Striders have one more fundraiser coming up!  The 4-wheeler ride will be Sunday, July 29th.  I will post more details soon.

YOUR BLOOD IS NEEDED

There is a severe shortage of blood in the state of Idaho. If you are interested in giving blood, please sign up at the Ola Inn or give Darlene Mingus a call at 584-3429.  Twenty-eight people need to be signed up before the mobile blood unit will come to the Ola Hall. Please sign up today!! For more information call Darlene. **As soon as we have 28 interested parties, we will schedule a day and time.** ***Darlene will be collecting the sign up sheets after church Sunday....Sign up now....You can give blood!!!

IS THIS YOUR DOG?

This male, black and white dog was picked up on High Valley Road, Friday afternoon and dropped off at the Ola Inn.  If this is your dog please give Kim a call at 584-9030.  It's at my house now.

REMINDER...4H MEETING FRIDAY

Reminder: 4H meeting at Geri's house! 10:00 AM if you need a ride call someone so it can be arranged! I have poultry, rabbits and a goat for anyone needing to do their presentations! If you have something for a snack please feel free to bring it! I have kool-aid that will be provided! If this is not a convenient time of day please contact me (Geri) or Diane via telephone (Please!) as we are not always on line!

THIS SATURDAY!!!

There hasn't been much on the newsletter lately but that doesn't mean that there's nothing going on in Ola.   The Ola Rough Striders/Relay For Life team has been working hard to get ready for the Independence Day celebration that will be taking place at the Ola park this Saturday. Spread the word, family friends, neighbors...Join us for a fun filled evening!!!

FILL DIRT AND TOP SOIL.....

The school district is wondering if anyone has a need for the fill dirt they are taking from the school, and also if anyone has any topsoil they could haul in to the school.  It would save trucking costs quite a bit for the district to do it locally. If so, they can contact Tom Carlsen at 365-6301.

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED!!

Tomorrow, Sunday, at one in the afternoon.  We need to move the furniture from Sharon's shop back to the school. Trailers with sides are needed.  We aren't moving the boxes from the firehouse yet.  The school is taking longer than they expected.

CHANGE OF PLANS!!

The Ola Library Summer Reading program will NOT start on June 23rd. It will begin on July 7th. The school is still being worked on.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM ETC.

The Ola Libray Summer Reading program starts Saturday, June 23rd from 10:00AM until noon.    Also, the library has added a new DVD to the collection (Soda Springs), and a new book (An Unexpected Guest, by Anne Korkeakivi).          The library received information about the Quilt Show in Council as follows: 28th Council Quilt Show, Christmas in July, June 20th -July 6th, 10am to 5pm, Council Elementary School, Adults $4.00  Student/Senior $3.00. The library has further information and quilt-entry application blanks for anyone interested.        MaryLee

UPDATED INFO***

Linda Towne Young wrote on the Ola Newsletter Facebook Wall: Laurie hasn't had any surgeries. The brain bleed was on the outer, not inner, she has a gash in her head, 9 broken ribs, a ruptured vertebrae in her neck and a sprained shoulder. They are keeping an eye on her and so far, everything is going good.

PRAYERS NEEDED..

Laurie Link (Lanham) was injured yesterday in a horseback riding accident. She was admitted to the St.Al's trauma unit with severe head and neck injuries, along with several broken ribs and a separated shoulder. I will post more when information becomes available.

Independence Day Celebration!

 Mark your calendars for the Independence Day Picnic and Sock Hop sponsored by the Ola Rough Striders.

All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society Relay For Life.

There will be games and attractions, food, and a Sock Hop featuring your favorite oldies and country music.

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!

DID YOU LOSE YOUR DODGE KEY?

A single Dodge key has been turned in to the Ola Post Office. If you have lost just one key, stop by and see Nancy.

OLA LIBRARY CLOSED THIS WEEKEND

The Ola Library will be closed this Friday (today) and tomorrow.
Sorry for the inconvenience.  The carpet is being installed at the school.

AN AFTERNOON AT THE EMMETT CHERRY FESTIVAL

Joyce, Sharon, Alan, Wanda, Norma and I had a very nice afternoon at the Emmett Cherry Festival.  Norma and I enjoyed the Paella from the Triangle Inn's booth. Joyce and Sharon had Indian Tacos that they said were delicious.  Before we left the festival, Norma and I stopped back by the Triangle booth and each had a frozen chocolate cherry cheesecake bar.  Wonderful!! Abby performed with her dance group at 3:00PM.  Those girls were so cute.  They are all dressed in yellow because they are "ducks" from the story book, Charlotte's Web.  Gary Rau has a booth this year.   He is selling his beautiful glass plates, candle holders and pendants.  Stop by and see him!

FIRE DANGER IS NOW AT MODERATE

The fire danger is now at Moderate. 

 There is a permanent  post off to the left that is updated on a daily basis as the fire danger changes. 

OLA LADIES CLUB LUNCHEON...

.... is this Saturday at 1:00PM at the Ola Hall.  This year's theme is "quilts".  If you have a quilt that you would like to share, please bring it.  Ola Ladies Club members are requested to bring finger foods.

OLA ROUGH STRIDERS/RELAY FOR LIFE MACHINE GUN SHOOT

NOTE FROM GERI HAYES/OLA ROUGH RIDERS

Wow that was a long day! Our 4H club Ola Rough Riders had our business meeting and discussed fair and what needs to be done before then. After that we scraped paint off of the two out-buildings behind the Ola Church! No we didn't get it all. SO WE are Recruiting any all 4-H Clubs, community members and anyone looking for a way to together and help out their local 4-H Club help their community! We will be at the Ola Church on Friday the 15th of this month @ 11AM to finish scraping, we will be breaking for lunch at noon , then finishing any scraping that needs done and hopefully paint as well! If you need any info please call me @ (208)584-3818 or Diane @9208)584-3734. Thank you for your support!

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OLA LADIES CLUB WILL BE MEETING AT 11:30AM, MONDAY AT THE HALL

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Community Vacation Bible School
9:30am-Noon, June 18-21, 2012 (Mon-Thurs)
At Sweet-Montour Elementary School
For Kindergarten-6th Grade

F.Y.I.......SODA SPRINGS the movie...

.....The DVD is available at Walmart and Hastings. Also on Amazon, VUDU and itunes.

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WILDLAND FIRE REFRESHER COURSE THIS FRIDAY

The Idaho Department of Lands will be putting on the Wildland Fire Refreshers for the BCFFA.  This training will be 0900-1600 with an hour lunch.  The training will start promptly at 0900.

Friday, June 8^th at the Gem County FD #2’s station in Ola

THANK YOU!

"John Miller thanks all of the wonderful people of Ola for the cards, phone calls, and visits.  After three long weeks he is very happy to be back in beautiful quiet Ola."

THE OLA LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED SATURDAY. IT WILL BE OPEN FRIDAY.

SOME OF THE DAMAGE FROM LAST NIGHT'S WINDS

Lots of us are cleaning up after the storm. Power came back on about 11 last night. Lots of tree limbs, some trees down, small out buildings damaged and gardens beaten to death. Oh and a portapotty blown over. Spring in Ola!

I received word that Chuck and Katrina's roof on their house blew off and Dave and Katie's new hay barn was flattened by the storm last night. Katie said it also took out part of their fence.