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Lone Butte beautifully coloured in fall landscape

Community news happening around the Long Butte Horse Lake area
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Horse Lake Elementary School students enjoyed the nice weather while doing their Terry Fox Run on Sept. 27. The students raised $170

The Cariboo is adorned with beautiful, colourful scenery as one of my favourite times of year descends upon us.

My children have begun counting the days until Christmas, the air is fresh and crispy in the early morning, and the sun shines brightly while it warms up for another day. The sound of chainsaws resonates as neighbours gather their winter heating supplies, and deer bounce through the bush from zealous hunters.

 

Fundraiser Dance

Nov. 17 will find everyone dancing the night away with the country rock band, The James Gang, as the Lone Butte Community Association puts on a fall dance at the community hall.

This dance will serve as a fundraiser to local residents Lloyd and Mary Carter of Carter's Cones in Lone Butte. They have been dealing with some serious health issues and could use a helping hand just as they have given a helping hand in the community to so many others in the past.

Look for ticket information and more details in my next article.

 

Raffle

Through some very generous donations from Lone Butte Sporting Goods, Cariboo Bonanza Resort and local artist Betty Lunn, there will soon be some great raffle items up for grabs, with all proceeds going toward the improvements in the community hall.

Tickets will be going on sale in mid-October with the draw date happening in February. Check back for more details on where to get your tickets and detailed prize descriptions.

 

Executive stays on

The Lone Butte Historical Association held its annual general meeting recently and the executive remains the same by acclamation.

Al Jones stays on as president, Shirley Canning as vice-president, Bob Cockram as treasurer, and Gayle Jones continues as secretary. Directors are Mary Carter, Anna Granberg, Evelyn Nelson and Verna Desjardine.

Thank you to all of these volunteers who continue to give of their time and energy to keep the rich history of Lone Butte alive and well.

 

Sad news

John Morris was a common sight in Lone Butte, and will be missed from his regular spot on the bench outside the general store. He recently passed away and condolences go out to his family and friends.

 

Anniversary wishes

I would like to thank my husband for the past 14 years of marriage, as we celebrate our anniversary today (Oct. 3). That's a lot of days - 5,113 to be exact (including leap years)!

 

Contact me

If you have an anniversary to celebrate, a birthday to share, or any other special occasion you would like to share with the community, feel free to contact me at 250-644-1555, or e-mail triumph750@bcwireless.com, so I can include it in the article. I need and appreciate input from you to know what is happening in our community.