June was another memorable month. The weather was cooler with lots of rain happening, but also many days of beautiful sunsets. Now that we are full-blown sunshine, I would say I miss it, I cannot manage the heat very well.
June is the time for wildlife babies, of all sorts! One day I was out and had to come to an abrupt stop, there was a mama grouse walking across the road with her 10 or so babies. They were so small, no larger than an inch tall. So cute and later the same day my husband also discovered a family on our own property.
The weather played a big part in delaying the start of the wildflowers blooming. I am now happy to report that the wild roses are in full bloom as well as many of the other flowers up here in these hills! Both sides of my driveway are lined with wild roses, and they look incredibly beautiful.
It was almost mid-month and an incredibly joyful day up in these hills – the grader was working its way up here doing an exceptionally excellent job on our gravel roads; the operator is our favourite person in the world.
It is a good thing that the roads were put back into good condition as on the day of the bus incident the highway was closed for some time. Spout Lake Road became a detour, the only way to get through to 150 Mile was via the back roads. Traffic was like the freeway, bumper to bumper with clouds of dust flying! The roads held up with all the extra traffic but now it seems like we are getting the washboard effect again, and we will welcome another visit by the grader.
There was one local student on that bus that day, Josh Turner, and thankfully he suffered only minor injuries. The guardian angels were watching over the students that day and we are thankful that there were no serious injuries.
Father’s Day was extra special this year for Shane Abramson – he received word that his daughter was accepted into veterinary school in Saskatchewan. The school start date for Lexy is August 19 – congratulations Lexy on this great news and giving your dad the most exclusive bragging rights!
We have not been hearing very much about drug use or problems with drugs lately in our community, but, children stumbled across a wood teepee with drug paraphernalia inside. The children wisely reported to their parents and the teepee has since been dismantled and the contents destroyed. We must keep our eyes and ears open to keep our children safe from this kind of thing.
The Lac La Hache Community Club has projects on the go right now. I am so happy that we are a dedicated team and that we just don’t talk about things but do it.
An area at the festival grounds has been prepared for the petting zoo and fencing has been set up (much better for the turkeys and the goats). The outhouse project has been completed and will be placed behind the barn. Another work bee will be taking place to finish staining the picnic tables and to paint the sea can. If you would like to volunteer or lend a helping hand, please contact Teresa Wager.
The crack in the arena floor has been repaired and the pickle ballers are happy about that and will be happier yet when the final quotes are in to repair the arena roof. That job is still pending.
I am quite sure everyone has noticed that Big Sky has started working on the roof of the schoolhouse, there are quite a few workers so it should not take too long to complete. We would like to thank the parent company that donated the materials, without your help it would have been much more difficult and costly for us. Soon we will be able to feel relieved, once all projects have been completed and the next round begins.
Has anyone noticed the float plane that has been landing at Kokanee Bay? Randy and Brenda Hanna hope to be doing charter contract flying in the area. Congratulations and hopefully things will work out well for you.
There is something new at Timothy Skill Hill – a grand opening for the Zorb ball arena, good for children ages five and up. The restaurant is still open 12-5 p.m. on Thursday to Sunday, stop on by and check it out!
The Cariboo Gold Rush Express Endurance right was held last weekend. The base camp was held at Monical’s field across from the dump. This was a two-day event and was photographed by our own Monika Paterson.
A couple of things are happening in July – keep your eyes out for Sophia from Timothy Lake Gardens to be selling fresh vegetables by the LLH Bakery, craft market held by the Hungry Bear Diner on Saturdays and the free workshop of the yellow flag iris control has been postponed to July 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. at 3442 Dunsmuir Road. The Flea Market for July will be held on the 28th at the community hall from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., stop on by, check out the vendors, and try a tasty treat from the kitchen. See you all there!
