KONNEXION MUSIC FESTIVAL

DRIVE SLOWLY!!

Ola locals..drive carefully..there are State Troopers and Sheriff all along the Sweet-Ola Highway. It would be a shame if it's one of us that gets a ticket.

IT STARTS TOMORROW

UPDATE

Monday evening at approx. 8:30, GCFD#2 was “toned out’ for a lightening caused fire southwest of Ola. Fire crews from both the Ola and Sweet stations responded and located the fire approx. due west of Little’s corrals.. BLM also responded with one aerial drop before night fall and ground support. The fire burned about 40 acres of private land.

FIRE LAST NIGHT

GCFD2 was "toned out" at approx. 8:30 Monday night for a lightening cased fire on Webb Creek.  The location was later identified as BLM land about due west of Little's corrals.  An air drop was made before night fall and ground crews worked, BLM and GCFD2, worked throughout the night.  This AM, although smokey, it appears that everything is under control.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA

Yesterday I listened to an interview with Lee Greenwood, songwriter and recorder of “God Bless The USA”. A very good interview about why he wrote the song and how it has affected people over the years. It pulls at the heart stings of most Americans. This interview brought a tear to my eye, not because of patriotic fervor, but because of sadness. For many of us we are seeing our country slowly slip away from it’s founding principles. We are no longer a God fearing nation, even though this country was founded by men who worshipped God and based a lot of their choices in there belief of God. God did, and has blessed the USA. Today however, as a nation we have slowly turned our back on God. We have taken God out of the public square and restricted his presence to church buildings, and now with the most recent court ruling even churches may be in jeopardy. This is what brought a tear to my eye. Why would God bless this country when this country has turned it’s back on Him? I personally think this is still the greatest nation the world has ever seen and can continue to be if we will turn to God instead of from Him. We are just starting a study of the book of Revelation in on Wednesday evenings at the Ola community church. Anyone interested in what is the future of this world are invited to join in this study.
Happy 4th of July

 Russ

There will be Garbage on Saturday, July 4th, at the regular time.

FIRE POTENTIAL

NEEDING TO REHOME THREE CATS

Joyce M. needs to find homes her cats.  Dusky is a 8 year old neuter male, Smokey is 6 and Sky is 5, both spayed females.  They would be happier if they were together but that may not work out.  If you can provide homes for these wonderful cats or know someone that can please give Joyce a call at 584-9043.

BLOOD DRIVE

The American Red cross will be in Ola for blood donations between

10 AM and 3 PM on Thursday, July 9, 2015 

at the Ola Community Center, 21750 Main Street, Ola, Idaho. 

To schedule an appointment, call Darlene Mingus at 584-3429. 

For questions or information call the American Red Cross at 1-866-236-3276.

INFO ABOUT THE FIRES POSTED ON FB

Messenger Index, serving Gem County

NEW INFORMATION ABOUT THE FIRES

Boise District BLM Fire Crews Continue To Work Fires

Multiple ground and aerial resources are continuing to work fires that started yesterday.
South Slope Fire, 3 miles south of Emmett, ID was burning in grass and brush last night and is estimated to be 150 acres on both private and BLM lands. This fire is expected to be contained at 2:00 this afternoon and an estimated control time this evening at 9:00.
MM43HWY52 Fire, 6 miles north of Emmett, ID, is estimated at over 10,000 acres with the increase in acreage due to high winds, steep rugged terrain, and a burnout operation last night. The fire is burning on both private and BLM lands. Aerial resources continue to assist the resources on the ground with bucket drops and retardant. Structure protection engines are in place around multiple structures and outbuildings to safeguard these structures. Portion of Highway 52 was closed late last night but is now open again.
Resources working the fire consist of handcrews, engines, dozers, water tenders, helicopters and air tankers.
All three fires are human-caused and still under investigation. Please be cautious when recreating on public lands with weather patterns trending into the triple digits.
For more information about wildland fire and fire restrictions visit:idahofireinfo.blogspot.com.

These photos were taken at approx. 9:00PM last night at Blessinger Lane just north of Sweet.

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY

Deb Mark's father Bob Benson, owner of Benson Orchards in Emmett,  died yesterday after a fall that resulted in a hip fracture.

There will be a graveside service at the Emmett Cemetery this Saturday at 10:30 AM.  A potluck will be held at the Emmett City Park following the service.

LOOKING FOR HOST FAMILIES

Hello,

I am a local coordinator for ETC International Exchange Student Program. Emmett High School has invited us to place two exchange students at the school for the academic year beginning in August. We are seeking host families for them. I would appreciate it if you would mention the need in the community newsletter.

We are particularly interested in placing Anna, a girl from Sweden, who loves horses and riding. She plans to become a doctor. She also says she likes to be around younger children and loves tennis and skiing. Her favorite subjects in school are math, biology and physics.

In addition to Anna, we have many other students from most countries in Europe and from Brazil, Mexico, China, Korea, Japan, Thailand and other countries. All have been screened for academic ability and maturity. 

Host families are volunteers who provide room and board and exposure to life in America. Students have insurance and spending money. Couples with and without children at home and single women are encouraged to host.

If you know of someone who might be interested in expanding their family's cultural awareness while making a lifelong friend and impacting a student's life, I would like to hear from them; my contact information is below. This is a time sensitive need.

I have attached information about hosting that can be shared with anyone interested.

Thank you,

Glenna Tooman

ETC International Exchange Student Program

PSE Private School Exchange

Southwestern Idaho Coordinator

etcboise@gmail.com

208-376-5110

INDEPENDENCE DAY PICNIC CANCELLED

The Ola Rough Striders/Relay For Life will not be having their annual Independence Day picnic this year. If you would like to donate to our team, make checks payable to Relay For Life and mail to Joyce Miller P.O. Box 40, Ola, Idaho 83657.

LOST DOG

The Chavez family has lost their dog, Boomer. Boomer is golden in color and small in size. Lost in the area of Perkins Lane but could be anywhere now. If found call the Chavez family at 584-3387.

OLA LADIES CLUB JUNE LUNCHEON HELD SATURDAY

Joyce and the Miller family gives our heartfelt thanks to our wonderful neighbors and friends here in our community. Your overwhelming love and support during this difficult time means more than words can say. Ola is truly a special place. Thank You!

THINGS WE GREW UP WITH IN THE "KITCHEN"

THINGS WE GREW UP WITH IN THE "KITCHEN"

Ola Ladies Club

Would like to invite you to join them at the

Ola Community Center for their

June Luncheon on Saturday the 13th at 1PM

Please feel free to bring a

favorite kitchen item

or story to share with everyone.

to RVSP call by June 11

Joy 584-3522  Gloria 584-3578

Ola Ladies Club members are asked to bring finger foods or desserts.

SALADS AND/OR DESSERTS

Ola Ladies Club has been asked to provide salads and/or desserts for the dinner following the memorial service for John Miller. Please have your much appreciated contribution to the Hall by 3PM. Thanks. The Memorial Service is Monday, June 8th.

JoAnn Adams is celebrating a birthday,

Saturday, June 6th, 2PM at the Ola Hall.

Ola Ladies Club has been asked to provide salads.

Your contribution would be greatly appreciated.

MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR JOHN MILLER

The memorial service for John Miller will be next

Monday, June 8th at 1:00PM at

 Grace Lutheran Church in Horseshoe Bend.

An interment will follow at the Ola Cemetery.

The Ola Ladies Club will serve a dinner afterward

.

In lieu of flowers please make your donation to

 Grace Lutheran Church

 for a memorial in honor of John E. Miller.

  John was an active member there having

 served on the church council

 and as it's main usher for many years. 

The Ola Inn is temporarily CLOSED.

 I will let you know when it reopens.

John Miller passed away Friday night.

 Our thoughts and prayers are with Joyce and family.

 Details on John's service will follow.

2015 SPRING CONCERT BY GLORIA'S PIANO STUDENTS

SPRING CONCERT 2015

SPRING CONCERT 2015

   Presenting

Piano Students 

      of     

Gloria Sutton

Saturday - May 30th - 7:00 pm

Ola Community Hall

Everyone welcome.

Join us for an evening of beautiful music.

Please honor the students by wearing concert attire.  

 Ola Memorial Day program presented by the Ola School students.
 Thank you Norma Hyde for the photos.

OLA MEMORIAL PROGRAM HONORING OLA VETERANS

OLA CEMETERY

FRIDAY, MAY 22nd

10:00 AM (RAIN OR SHINE)

SONGS AND READING PRESENTED BY THE OLA SCHOOL STUDENTS

EVERYONE WELCOME

LOOKING FOR THE ELECTION RESULTS

CLICK HERE

The New Plymouth High Softball Team qualified for the State Championship that was held in Orofine this last Friday and Saturday.  I am very proud of these girls.  Each one of these girls played to the full extend of their ability.  The played hard.  On Friday, they started out playing Firth and won.  Then they played Orofino and won.  Saturday they played Wendell (a very good team) and won.

 

As it ended up, they played Wendell a second time for the championship.  They WON!

 

After all of their hard work, these girls were like in a dream world. 

 

For those of you who might remember Cheyenne Stallions, my granddaughter, she is a member of this team.  When she is not pitching, she plays second base.

Joyce Biggers

VOTE VOTE VOTE

VOTE on Tuesday, May 19th.

For more information on the proposed levy click HERE

Cast your vote at the Ola Community Hall.

Ola Ladies Club "dine out" will be this Saturday, May 16th.

Meet at the Ola Hall at noon to car pool or

meet up at the Timber's in Emmett for lunch at 1PM.