Vincent James Newman
My first grand baby
8lbs. 1oz.
22 inches
Sunday, March 17
Saturday, March 16
BUSY DAY!!
Stop by the Sweet Flea Market today. Later this afternoon is the Ola Ladies Club meeting at 5, followed by the Ola Community meeting/potluck dinner.
Thursday, March 14
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BESSIE MORROW!!
Bessie is 104 today!
She is the only Charter Member of the Ola Ladies Wednesday's Club
(later to become the Ola Ladies Club) These pictures were celebrating her 100th. .
We wish Bessie a fantastic birthday!!
Wednesday, March 13
F.Y.I.
Crews will apply a SAFLEA (Stress-Absorbing Fiberglass Layer with Emulsified Asphalt) and Hot Mix Asphalt overlay to the highway surface. The SAFLEA treatment is a seal coat with a coating of chopped glass fibers between the oil and gravel aggregates to enhance durability and reduce cracking.
The work on Idaho 52 is from Hamilton's Corner to the intersection of highways 52 and 16, and on Idaho 16 from that intersection south by a mile and a half to the spot where last year's overlay stopped.
Most work during this two-month project will take place during daylight hours on weekdays, but nighttime and weekend work is not prohibited if needed. On any work overlapping Idaho 16, work will be prohibited during weekday morning and evening rush hours.
The speed limit will be reduced to 45 mph through the immediate area of construction.
Tuesday, March 12
THIS ARTICLE IN THIS MONTH'S POWER BILL
Marking a Decade of Solar 4R Schools
Solar installations awarded to schools in Idaho Power’s service area help teachers
educate students about energy resources.
This spring, students at Ola Elementary School
will be baking cookies — in an oven they will build from pizza boxes heated by
the sun. It’s a science experiment that helps demonstrate the power of the sun,
just like the 1.1-kilowatt solar panels outside this two-room schoolhouse that
convert the sun’s energy into electricity for the classroom. The solar
installation is one of 14 granted over the past 10 years to schools in Idaho
Power’s service area through the Solar 4R Schools program. It’s also among nearly
250 schools participating nationwide.
When teaching her K–6 grade students about our natural
resources, Amy Davis offers a hands-on experience in solar energy thanks to the
program’s educational curriculum and teaching kit provided as part of Ola’s
solar installation in 2008.
“Our school couldn’t afford to go out and buy the parts and
pieces in these amazing kits,” said Davis.
“The award ensures there is enough material for each student to make their own
project. When the kit’s small solar panel attracts the sunlight and makes
something in their hands move, they realize there is energy in the sun; it’s an
‘ah-ha’ moment for them.”
Students build solar-powered propeller planes and cars. As they progress
through each grade, they are required to do more complex studies in the
program. Teachers, like Davis,
receive specialized training and a curriculum package that meets required state
standards. “Students learn from each other when they are working together and
problem-solving on these projects,” said Davis, who has taught at the school
for the past nine years. “I’m their guide; the training provided through the program’s
workshops helps me feel comfortable in teaching this subject at the level I
do.” In partnership with the Bonneville Environmental Foundation, Idaho Power’s
Solar 4R Schools program is designed to educate K–12 students in our service
area by placing solar installations on school property. Each project includes a
data-monitoring system. Students have access to their system information online.
They can check to see how much power their panels are generating and compare that
information to weather data. They also can see what other schools are doing in Idaho, and nationally.
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Sixth-grader Robert Gladwin Hayes constructs
his solar-powered
The wheels of third-grader Katelyn Andelin’s solar
powered
car spin as the tiny solar panel catches the
sun’s rays
car.
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Our first Solar 4R Schools installation was in 2003 at Castleford High School,
southwest of Twin Falls,
Idaho. Schools in our service area may apply for a Solar 4R Schools
installation by submitting an application outlining their interest, how the
system and data will be used in the classroom, and how it willsupport other
activities in their school such as energy efficiency or environmental
education. To be considered for a 2013 installation, applications must be
received by May 1.
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Teacher Amy Davis helps
first-grader Ezra Andelin build his solar-powered car.
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Students in Ola are looking forward to solar-baked cookies.
Their teacher is imagining the next big project and lesson — how to make robots
that work with solar power!
**This article was published in the Idaho Power's newsletter the Connections. I've had to "cut and paste" to share with you. Thanks Joyce for bringing this to my attention!!****
Sunday, March 10
Saturday, March 9
SWEET FLEA MARKET THIS COMING FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
The Ola Rough Striders/Relay for Life team will have a table at the Sweet Flea Market this coming Friday and Saturday. If you have any items you would like to donate for us to sell, please give Joyce a call at 584-9043. We are discouraging clothing and shoes but everything else is welcomed..
Wednesday, March 6
Tuesday, March 5
Monday, March 4
Sunday, March 3
MY DEAR FRIEND
Yesterday, family and friends said goodbye to a wonderful lady. Wanda was loved by so many! The beautiful service in Emmett was well attended and also the burial and dinner in Ola. She will be missed! Each day forward we will cherish the memories we have of her.
Friday, March 1
Thursday, February 28
CONGRATULATIONS DAKOTA STALLIONS!!
Dakota is Butch and Joyce's grandson!
Wednesday, February 27
WANDA A. SUTTON
Our Precious Family
Matriarch Passes
Wanda Sutton passed away Tuesday
February 26, 2013 in Emmett,
Idaho.
Funeral services will be
conducted Saturday March 2, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at the Potter Funeral Chapel in
Emmett. Burial will follow in the Ola Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday March 1, 2013
from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the chapel.
Beautiful Wanda 91, was born in the family home in Filley, Missouri
October 2, 1921 the oldest of seven children born to Clarence Newton and Myna
Marie (Cole) Todd. In 1935 at thirteen years
of age, after graduating from the eighth grade the family headed West and settled in Midvale, Idaho where she graduated from high school. She met and fell in love with a handsome young
man, Cecil Sutton. They started their
life together in 1939, moving to Ola,
Idaho in 1940. Cecil passed away in 2007 and Mom moved to Emmett, Idaho,
leaving her heart in Ola.
Cecil and Wanda made a
very happy home for their family which grew to six children. Her greatest joy in life was her family. She never stopped wanting to do for them and sacrificed much for
her family. In return her family loved
and cherished her until the day she left us. She leaves a wonderful legacy. After the children all left the nest she had
time for her hobbies. She did beautiful
tin-can work and she and Cecil did extensive traveling in the West to craft
shows selling her tin-can crafts. She continued her love of crafting and
creating many works of art the last of which, was making beautiful quilts. She made numerous quilts most of which were
precious gifts to her family.
Mom kept a welcoming home
for all where no one left hungry. She
could whip up a fantastic meal in no time.
Her fried chicken was a delight and she always had a pot of coffee on
for anyone who stopped by (and many did).
She leaves behind five
children; sons,
Larry and Lou Ann Sutton of Emmett; Vernon
and Lois Sutton of Midvale, Rodger and Karen Sutton of the Eagle area; Allen
and Sharon Sutton of Ola; daughter Kathy Strickland of Emmett and
daughter-in-law Gloria Sutton of Ola. She also leaves behind 20 grandchildren and
numerous great-grandchildren all of whom adored her. She also leaves behind her only living
sibling, Fernita Stover of Ohio, and many great friends and family
members.
Mom was preceded in death
by her parents, her husband Cecil Sutton, son Perry Sutton, a grandson Jimmy
Sutton, son-in-law Larry Strickland, four sisters Wanona
Ader, Ruby Page, Reba Clauson,
Donis Williams and a brother Newton Todd.
The family is grateful to
Phyllis Soper, Lois Evans, and her sister Fernita for the loving care they gave to Mom.
In lieu of flowers, the
family suggests contributions to the Ola Ladies Club, The Ola Community Hall or
the Ola Church Community fund at Ola,
Idaho 83657
DINNER AFTER THE WANDA'S SERVICE
The Ola Ladies Club will be providing the meat for the dinner on Saturday, side dishes, salads and desserts would be welcomed. Thank you!
Tuesday, February 26
MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR WANDA
Memorial Services for
Wanda Sutton
will be held
Saturday, March 2 at 1:00
Potter Funeral Chapel
228 E. Main Street
Emmett
Graveside will follow at the
Ola Cemetery in Ola
with dinner after graveside
at the Ola Community Hall.
Monday, February 25
MISSING CELL PHONE
One of the pastors believes they dropped a cell phone near the entrance to the Ola Hall or possibly between the Church and Hall on Sunday afternoon. Anyone finding a cell phone in that area please contact Bob or Jodie at 208-369-1751. The phone is an LG type, but I am not certain the color.
Sunday, February 24
WANDA UPDATE
Wanda's family has requested that visitors be limited to "family members" for a couple of days. She's still doing fine. Thank you for your understanding!
Friday, February 22
Thursday, February 21
WANDA READMITTED TO THE HOSPITAL
Last night I received a call that Wanda was readmitted to the hospital. She is in my thoughts and prayers.
Wednesday, February 20
I DIDN'T THINK THE GROUNDHOG SAW HIS SHADOW
STRONG WINTER STORM POSSIBLE LATE FRIDAY TO SATURDAY
An Intense storm from the Northern Gulf of Alaska is Expected to Come Inland and Through Eastern Oregon and Western Idaho Friday Night and Saturday.
The storm will Bring Heavy Snow to Mountain Areas, Especially Idaho Mountains North of the Snake River Basin.
4,000 Feet will Likely Have Rain Until the Storm/s Cold Front
Comes Through, Frontal Passage Expected in Eastern Oregon Late Friday Night and Southwestern Idaho Before Sunrise Saturday.
The Front May Bring Strong winds, a Period of Heavy Snow And Possibly Thunderstorms, Followed by Gusty West or Northwest winds, Colder Temperatures, and Continuing Snow Showers.
Persons Planning Travel Friday and Saturday Should Keep Informed on the Development of this Storm. The National Weather Service will Continue to Monitor this storm As It Draws Closer.
Expires 2/21/13 5:00 AM
County/Area Upper Treasure Valley, ID (latitude: 42.9044, longitude: -115.764)
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THE OLA ROUGH STRIDERS ARE BACK!!
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