OLA LIBRARY SWEETHEART DINNER

 

 Great news!!

 I went to see Wanda S. today. I found her sitting in a chair eating lunch. She is so much better! It's a beautiful day!

In the next couple of days, property owners within the GCFD#2 Ola Station boundary will be receiving a questionnaire. If firefighters were ever called to your home, there is certain information you can provide that could be critically important to help protect you, your home and the firefighters. Some of you own more than one property, I have tried to include enough sheets for every property, if you weren't provided enough, feel free to make a copy or give me a call (Kim@584-9030) and I'll send you more. If you have any questions give Denny a call at 584-3522. Thank you for your cooperation!!

Messenger Index, serving Gem County
There's a buzz around town about Emerald Forest Products is closing. Workers have told us they have been let go without pay but the owner has not yet confirmed this.
Keep an eye out on Facebook or in the Messenger Index for more details as they become available.

SWEETHEART DINNER TONIGHT!!

 

Tonight is the Sweetheart Dinner! Social hour starts at 6:00PM followed by a delicious prime rib dinner. All proceeds benefit the Ola Library. See you there!

LETTER OF CLARIFICATION

This is a letter of clarification on the survey that we received from the Assessor's Office.
 Thanks Alan for sharing.

RELAY FOR LIFE MEETING AT 10AM TOMORROW MORNING. THAT WILL BE AT THE OLA INN.

The Ola Library will be open today, Friday, but closed on Saturday.

GET WELL SOON WANDA!!

Wanda S. was admitted to the hospital last night with pneumonia. We wish her a speedy recovery!!!

Several years ago, I think about 5, Ola had a wonderful UPS driver by the name of Lori Moon.  Last Tuesday, Lori's 20 year old son, Austin, suddenly passed away.  If you would like to send a card or a donation, the address is as follows:
Lori Moon
16076 N. Saint Helens Drive
Nampa, ID  83651

CORRECTION!!

The Kick Off for Relay For Life is Thursday, March 7th not this week. That's in Emmett.

FUNDRAISING WALK FOR P.A.L.

Yesterday, Norma, Darcy Merritt and I participated in the fundraising walk for P.A.L. We met up with Jodi L. and Chris and their dogs and enjoyed a breezy but beautiful morning of walking followed by an informational program on how to better care for our pets. Rufus was the demo dog on proper ways to stretch muscles for an active, competitive dog. The "Love At First Walk" was well attended. Norma walked a P.A.L. dog that is available for adoption. "Red" is a delightful little dog that will be a wonderful, loyal companion for someone. Thanks again to my sponsors!

SAVE THE DATE! For: Wave Goodbye to Cancer 2012 Kickoff - Gem County Relay for Life Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at: Carberry Intermediate School Festivities start at 6:00 pm Sharp! We're very excited and can't wait to see you there!

Thank you to the Ola Inn coffee guys for their sponsorship to the P.A.L. walk tomorrow.

RELAY FOR LIFE

Ola Rough Striders/Relay For Life will be meeting at the Ola Inn on Saturday, February 16th at 10AM. If you know of anyone that would like to join our team please invite them. Also the Sock Hop will be on the 2nd of March. This will be the first fundraiser for the Ola Rough Striders. This is a lot of fun!

I apologize for not getting this Thank You out last week. I want to "Thank Everyone" that came out on such a miserable night to make the Cowboy Supper a success. Thanks to my ladies for all good chile, cornbread and desserts. A special thanks to Tom Blessinger for putting together a very interesting and entertaining program. The Braveheart Band was enjoyed by everyone, good "Ol' Country Music" can't be beat. Thanks again, Joy

The U.S. Postal Service will end Saturday delivery of first-class mail starting in August. On CNN this AM

THE BEST SUPER BOWL COMMERCIAL

Love this!! The best Super Bowl commercial!

This Saturday, February 9, is P.A.L.'s 9th annual "Love at First Walk" at the Gem Island Sports Complex. It will start at 10am (registration starts at 9:30) and there will be a minimum donation of $10 per dog/handler OR you can get sponsors of $10 or more and walk for free! If you are looking for sponsors come into the shelter for a sponsor sheet.

Ola Ladies Club will be meeting this Saturday at 10:00AM.

U.S. Forest Service Job Fair

Forest Service representatives will be available to discuss job opportunities with the United States Forest Service February 11, between 12:30 and 4 p.m.
The event will be held simultaneously at Department of Labor offices in Caldwell, Meridian, Boise, Mountain Home, Emmett and McCall.
Further information is available by contacting the Boise National Forest at 373-4100, the Department of Labor at 364-7781 or visiting the Forest web site at http://fs.usda.gov/boise where a video and information is posted on the many types of jobs available.

THANK YOU!

I would like to thank the Ola Ladies Club, the Ola community and the participants who shared their antique cowboy artifacts and and history. A special thanks goes to Jim Kern and the Brave Hearts band and the community who donated to the band and to the disabled veterans. The food was exceptionally good as was the "old time" music. Thanks also to the crowd that braved the bad weather and roads.

Thanks,
Tom Blessinger

 

Saturday, February 2nd the Syringa Ladies Club will be having their Italian Dinner Night from 6:30-8:30 at the Syringa Hall in Sweet. The food is always delicious!! Mark your calendars.

An Ola eagle. Thanks Dale for sharing!

Low cost spay and neuter program comes to Emmett - Emmett Messenger-Index: News

Low cost spay and neuter program comes to Emmett - Emmett Messenger-Index: News

 

Also last night, Joy, Ola Ladies Club President, presented Dennis Weaver, Ola Fire Department a check for $600.00. The money was raised from the Pancake Supper fundraiser.

Here are a few more pictures of the Saturday night Cowboy Supper. The Ola Community Center was full with friends and neighbors visiting and having a good time. A big thanks to the Ola Ladies Club for the good food and to Tom for a great program, the BraveHearts and to the artists. I hope we can do this again!

COWBOY SUPPER

The Cowboy Supper was a success! We had a great turnout. Several people brought saddles, old branding irons, bits and other items to display. The Bravehearts played throughout the evening, good ol' country music. A full evening of poetry, music, art, food, history and to finish it off dancing. 

THIS SATURDAY!!

Defrosting Gem County’s COLD CASES - Emmett Messenger-Index: News

Defrosting Gem County’s COLD CASES - Emmett Messenger-Index: News

Today, some members of the Ola Ladies Club enjoyed lunch hosted by the Horseshoe Bend Ladies Club. We had a wonderful lunch of delicious soups, sandwiches and of course, desserts. Thank you Horseshoe Bend Ladies for a delightful afternoon.

Idaho may be next state for lands fight with feds | capitalpress.com

Idaho may be next state for lands fight with feds | capitalpress.com

If you only knew how true this is at my house! Thanks Marilyn for sharing, it made Marvin and I laugh.

The Ola Community Newsletter is on Facebook.  Just click HERE to access the FB page.  The news isn't any different but the comments are sometimes fun to read. 
We have some new book reviews on our Ola Library page, check them out HERE.
Don't forget we have the Ola Community Calendar, as you scroll down on the right of the Newsletter you can find it or check it out HERE.  It's a good deal if you plan in advance and don't want to miss any of Ola's events.

Line dance is scheduled again on Monday --9:30 for make-up and beginners. 10:30 for regular class participants.