The Lone Butte Volunteer Fire De-

partment’s (LBVFD) open house on Oct. 10 at the fire hall was a huge success.

A lot of children got rides in the fire truck. The volunteers offered hotdogs, doughnuts, coffee and other refreshments as well as the very important information on fire safety.

This organization is so important to our community. Not only do they leave their safe homes to go to any and all emergencies, the members are also involved in the community in various supporting ways. Thank you to fire chief Mike Collinge and his band of volunteers; our helmets go off to you.

Open house

Debbie Lambert,

of Cariboo Consign-ment and Crafts, held her open house on Oct. 3.

Her new location at the old Meline Restaurant is easily accessible and she had a wonderful turnout to sample.

AGM

The annual general meeting of the Lone Butte Horse Lake Community Associa-tion (LBHLCA), with elections of officers, will be held on Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. All members are welcome to attend.

Rink dreams melt

Unfortunately, the ice rink planned for the community hall will not go forward.

It seems another business in town is putting in a rink and the community association felt the town wasn’t big enough for two rinks.

There are other ideas for the ice rink area, possibly a basketball or tennis court or a playground.

The LBHLCA needs more members. This is a great community, and if you want something done, you have to be a part of it.

Ceiling finished

On a good note, the ceiling at the hall is completely finished, with new insulation.

A big thank you goes to the contractor and especially to Ken Schmidt for all his work in getting this done and for finishing the boarding.

Halloween plans

The Halloween party is happening on Oct. 31 at the hall and starts at 6 p.m. and a fireworks display by the LBVFD will be held around 8 p.m.

Decorating the hall for this event will begin Oct. 27 at 7 p.m., and any help would be greatly appreciated.

Donations of candy or cash are welcome and can be dropped off at Cariboo Consignment and Crafts. Call Tracey Lervik for more information 250-706-7411.

Crafty fleas

Book your table now for the Nov. 22 Craft and Flea Market because they are going fast. Call Lona Scott at 250-395-4758.

Executive installed

The Historical Association held its annual general meeting (AGM) last month.

Voted in were incumbents: president Al Jones, vice-president Shirley Canning, treasurer Bob Cockram, secretary Gayle Jones and directors Anna Granberg, Evelyn Nelson, Debbie Sawatsky, and new director Verna Desjardine.

Calendar

• The Community Association AGM is on Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. For more information, call Dona Andrews at 250-395-4263.

• The Historical Association is meeting at 7 p.m. on Nov. 4. Call Al or Gayle Jones at 250-395-5193 for information.

• LBVFD meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. Volunteers are always needed. For more information, call Mike Collinge at 250-395-6665 or 250-395-4270.

• Parents Advisory Committee (PAC) meetings are held the first Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Horse Lake School library. Call Sylvia Zailo at 250-395-2177 or email zailo@bcwireless.com for more information.

• Other Unusual Talents (OUT) meets the first and third Tuesday of the

month at 10 a.m. There is a $3 drop-in fee; coffee and tea are provided, but bring a lunch. Call

Dona Andrews at 250-395-4263.