The construction of the Low Mobility Trail from Sepa Lake to the 108 Heritage Site has been completed.
Approximately two kilometres of trail was upgraded with about 300 metres of new trail being constructed to realign the current trail from the 108 Resort Golf Course.
Green Belt commissioner Robin Nadin advises the work proceeded according to plan and a number of areas were reconfigured to allow easier access to the trail for low-mobility users. The trail is being finished with a layer of crushed fines (gravel) three inches deep and six feet wide.
Community hall
The community hall has recently been painted, and the last time it was painted was 12 years ago.
The painting contractor was Coast Mountain Painting, which is located in the 108. Owner Mike Hartmann and his son, Zac, and other family members were kept very busy.
The weather co-operated as long as they started early in the morning, as it was too hot to apply paint in the afternoon.
Many thanks go to Bev French and the 108 Ranch Community Association committee and to painting project co-ordinator Dan Jackson.
108 Lions
Once again, the 108 Lions are running the home address sign project, but this will be the last time for a couple of years the signs will be offered.
The reflective signs are eight inches high and 16 inches wide and are made out of aluminum and cost $15 for a single side and $25:00 for a double-sided one. To order a new sign, contact Pam Hales at 250-791-5656. The closing date for ordering the signs is Sept. 12.
Remember if emergency services cannot find you, they cannot help you.
Vandalism
It seems that at this time of year, vandalism starts up again with school being out and having an influx of more people in the 108.
This time, the vandalism started around the north end of Glionnzun Drive and continued towards the 108 Heritage Site along Kitwanga Drive. The vandals used paint ball guns pelting houses and any other surface they could find.
It must be noted that if the paint is not removed right away, it becomes very difficult to remove.
One wonders about the thinking that goes along with this type of vandalism.
Water and fire
Remember the water and fire restrictions are on until Sept. 30.
Sprinkling is allowed from 6 to 8 a.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Although there has been a lot of rain this year, we still need to conserve water.
Fire restrictions require you to have a fire no more than one metre square. With the type of forest area we live in we cannot afford a fire incident.
Speed limit
Speeding is a constant problem, so remember the posted speed is 50 km/h on all 108 roads.
ATVs are restricted from using the roads and green belt trails.
Would the person on the red motor bike please slow down? At this time of year, there are more people out walking on the roads and trails, many with children and animals, so please use caution.
Bible school
The Cariboo Christian Life Fellowship in the 108 is offering the Dinosauric Vacation Bible School on Aug. 13-17.
It goes from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and is for children aged five to 12 years. Please bring a peanut-free bag lunch.
There is no charge for either of these events.
There will be a presentation, Creation versus Evolution, for adults on Aug. 15, starting at 7 p.m.
For more information on either of these events to pre-register, call 250-791-5532 or www.cclf.ca.