Jennifer Beveridge is the latest artist to add her work to the walls of the Forest Grove library.
Librarian Connie Flannery invites artists of all ages to bring a painting, drawing or other work of art to the library on Tuesdays from 3 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
She is pleased to note that several children’s drawings are already on display.
Ball tournament
Neither hailstones nor thundering rain drove off the eight teams participating in the slo-pitch tournament in Forest Grove on July 21.
The weather couldn’t deter the fans who showed up to cheer them on either.
“At one point, we stood aside and let a hailstorm go through, but despite the weather we had lots of spectators and a good time,” Ken Brown said.
“A team from Aldergrove was a great addition to the tournament. They stayed in the campground behind the ballpark, which worked out well.”
In the end, the rain won out on Sunday afternoon, when the teams were heading into their final games. A game was forfeited, statistics were checked and tournament winners were decided.
First place went to Shuswap, second to Red Rock and third to the T& T Team.
Top male player was awarded to Ivan Christopher and the top female player to Kristie Abrams.
Brown said he looks forward to more successful tournaments and an improved ballpark next season.
This summer, the old bleachers were removed resulting in limited seating space. New bleachers are to be built and other facilities updated.
Volunteers from the various Forest Grove service clubs will assist in the construction.
Hootstock great
The first ever Hootstock was a happening to remember.
Starting with the Old Tyme Band at noon, the Bradley Creek schoolyard came alive with music and readings, poetry and dancing. Country tunes, bluegrass, rock ’n’ roll and the rich voices of solo performers captivated the audience.
Hay bales served as chairs and blankets dotted the hillside. Jewel-colored silks draped the stage. African drums rolled rhythms into the hills. The audience danced on the lawn.
A three-quarter moon and tiny lights strung overhead added their magic, as dancing girls twirled, barefoot in the grass.
Twenty acts took the stage until well after midnight. With so much entertainment, excellent food on hand and free camping available, Hootstock was the place to be on a lovely summer night.
Interesting folks
The following are some of the interesting people who passed along memories of when they lived in Forest Grove. They e-mailed or called or I met them at book sales.
- Stan Kalvza lived in the Grove as a youngster. His father, Joe, hayed at the Canim Lake Reserve in the 1970s. Joe built the first outdoor skating rink in Forest Grove.
- Beth Langford Finney went to school here in the 1960s. Her father, Mel, was the school janitor.
- James Graff wonders if anyone remembers his parents Alex and Margaret Graff. Around 1948/49, they moved from Summerland to work at a ranch at the end of Canim Lake. When they had a day off, the young couple would borrow horses and ride to the store in Forest Grove.
- Graff also wonders if anyone recalls a First Nations man named Modest who became friends with his parents. Modest was a well-known, good-natured man who went out of his way to lend a hand if it was needed.
Good definition
Mosquito coils: Cariboo incense. (Dave Labounty).