Dart players from far and wide enjoy Forest Grove tourney

The Fun Darts Competition the night before this year’s Rob McKay Memorial Tournament on Nov. 28 attracted 16 participants

The Fun Darts Competition the night before this year’s Rob McKay Memorial Tournament on Nov. 28 attracted 16 participants, while the “bring-your-own-partner” event on Saturday enticed 17 contenders to enter and enjoy a day of playing darts.

The victors with 11 wins were Pat Lysholm from Forest Grove, and Robert Johnson from Kamloops who also donated $50 towards new lights for the dart boards.

A playoff by three couples with 10 wins each resulted in second place going to Darlene and Jim Tindale from Forest Grove, third went to Sue and Rick Lunsted and fourth to organizers Ruth and Rene LeBlanc – all from 108 Mile Ranch.

The women’s high score went to Ina van Oosten from 108 Mile Ranch (131) and the men’s high score to Mike Smith from Forest Grove (135).

Legion news

On Christmas Eve, the Legion will close at 6 p.m. and remain shuttered on Christmas and Boxing Day, and reopen on Dec. 29 at 3 p.m.

Seniors Yoga will resume on Dec. 30 at 10 a.m., followed by the 50+ Lunch at 11:30 a.m. and the Thursday Power Yoga will start up again on Dec. 31 at 2:30 p.m.

Live band, Just Steelin, will get the New Year’s Eve Party going at 9 p.m. and see all those dancing the night away into 2016. There is no cover charge and appetizers will be served later in the evening.

Christmas Eve

Courtesy of the Forest Grove Volunteer Fire Department, Santa and sleigh mounted on a fire truck will once again be cruising the streets of Forest Grove on Dec. 24, starting at 6:30 p.m.

It will be heading out to Canim Lake around 8:30 p.m.

New business

Bonnie’s Deliveries is now up and running.

For a quote and/or more information, call 250-397-2238 or 250-321-2074.

Season greetings

I would like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and may the festive season be a happy time, filled with joy, love and laughter!

 

100 Mile House Free Press