With all that nice fluffy white stuff and the mild temperatures, the roads have been slick with melting ice, so I urge everyone to be careful as they negotiate our Cariboo roadways.
I have seen a few vehicles in the ditches around our place, and I’m thankful I haven’t heard of any serious injuries. When we aren’t looking out for ice, we also have to remember to watch out for the resident moose that seem to appear out of nowhere on dark winter nights.
They are much too big to play bumper cars with, so keep your eyes peeled.
Fundraiser dinner
The Lone Butte Fish & Wildlife Association (LBFWA) is preparing for its annual fundraising dinner at the 100 Mile Community Hall on Feb. 16.
There will be a free open house from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and there will be displays and information about various shooting sports, competition archery and fishing. There will be several door prizes given out during the day.
In the evening, folks may enjoy a mouth-watering prime rib and chicken dinner with various wild game side dishes prepared and served by local members. There will be a prize for the best wild dish.
The dinner and dance starts at 5 p.m., with entertainment by Rob Fry and there are thousands of dollars worth prizes given out, including a high-end target rifle.
All money will go directly to club and range improvements for the LBFW. Tickets are $40 and available at Exeter Sporting Goods, or by calling Brian Williams at 250-395-8811.
Hall activities
The hall is busy with Tai Chi every Monday, and belly dancing classes are today (Jan. 23).
Give Karen Broughton a call if you would like to learn more about the Tai Chi at 250-456-2324, or Kerri Mingo about the belly dancing at 250-395-6157.
The Other Unusual Talents group will be getting together on the first and third Tuesday of each month and you can find out more about that from Pat McKay at 250-395-2114.
Repairs on the hall will be tentatively happening sometime in February and it will be closed for about a week.
Keep an eye on the hall sign for exact dates if you think this will affect you and your scheduled event.
It will be good to have things finally fixed properly after some long-standing structural issues and some temporary solutions over the years to make due. Thank you to the hard-working association members who make it all happen.
4H returns
The Lone Butte 4H Club got underway on Jan. 13 and the members are still accepting registrations until Jan. 28.
It’s a great way for children to learn more about animals, agriculture and other interesting topics. Give Heidi Meier a call at 250-395-6039 to find out more.
Dress warm
Students attending Horse Lake Elementary School are encouraged to have proper winter attire, as we are in the heart of winter and temperatures can get very cold.
Students are expected to go outdoors for part of the day and need to be outfitted to do so. Good winter boots, and warm insulated jacket, hat and mitts are necessary items for everyone.
Parents are asked to keep their children’s new Christmas electronic devices at home on the school day, so they can be assured to stay safe and sound.