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Swiss and Forest Grove teens reunite on Redneck weekend

Sofie Brandli and Renée Van Osch rekindled their friendship despite the language barrier
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Sofie Brandli

Two years ago, a Swiss teenager made a Canadian friend at Ruth Lake, while visiting her grandmother who lives in Forest Grove.

This year, Sofie Brandli and Renée Van Osch rekindled their friendship despite the language barrier. They reconnected and enjoyed each other’s company at the Redneck Olympics in Legion Park in Forest Grove on Aug. 8, and met up again the following day at the Regatta on Ruth Lake – catching up on what has been happening in each other’s life since they last met.

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The total funds raised at the Redneck Regatta on Aug. 9 were $2,203, and it will benefit various projects within the community.

Sandy Foster and Doug White, the winners of seventh place as “White Trash,” raised more than $600, with the Home Hardware Store entry “Saggy Bottom Boys” contributing an additional $100.

A private boat sale brought in a donation of $140, boat entry fees amounted to $250 and the 50/50 ticket sales added another $141. The remaining funds were attained through the lunch sales.

Community barbecue

Free burgers and fries are on offer by the Cariboo Regional District (CRD) at the Forest Grove Community Hall on Sept. 10 at 5 p.m.

This is an opportunity for the community to meet all members of the CRD board as well, as catch up with neighbours and friends, and meet new people in the area.

CRD board meeting

The second CRD Board on the Road this year will be held at the Forest Grove Community Hall on Sept. 11, starting at 9:30 a.m.

Feel free to attend and find out what is going on throughout the area as this event is open to the public and everyone is welcome.

Darts

Starting Sept. 15, the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 261-Forest Grove will be offering an additional dart playing period every Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m.

The current Saturday darts event – starting at 3 p.m. – will continue to integrate into the weekly meat draw.