Family and friends of Rita Dumontier and Tom Timleck gathered in the backyard of JoAnn and Gordon Armstrong’s home to witness their long-awaited nuptials on July 4 at 1 p.m.
It was a beautiful ceremony in bright sunshine and many a tear was shed, while the happy couple exchanged their vows and signed the registry.
The reception took place at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 261-Forest Grove, after the weekly meat draw. Bottles of wine were on offer, as well as delicious snacks and, of course, a piece of wedding cake.
Then guests and locals danced the night away with Max King acting as DJ.
School awards
On the last day of school (June 25), parents arrived in droves to celebrate their children’s achievements throughout the year and to say “farewell” to those moving on to Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School.
Principal Shawn Nelson thanked students and teachers for all their hard work, as well as the local Community and Parents Advisory Council (CPAC) for its achievements at adding 1,200-plus books to the library and organizing the spring and fall bottle drives in.
CPAC acknowledged Heather Van Osch who started collecting bottles and cans several years ago at her home. She has accumulated $26,000 to date, allowing the school to contribute toward the new playground and purchasing a climbing wall among other things.
Legion news
Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett joined this year’s Veteran and Volunteer Dinner at the Forest Grove Legion on June 29.
She declared this community to be a very special place, and together with Legion president Jim Tindale, thanked the veterans for attending and the volunteers for their time and effort they provided throughout the year.
Cook Wayne Gilchrist was honoured with a special appreciation dinner on July 7. About 40 people attended and enjoyed a delicious Chinese meal and social event.
Hootstock
The Fourth Annual Hootstock Festival takes place at the Old Bradley Creek Schoolhouse on Eagle Creek Road, July 24-26.
For more information, check out the webpage www.hootstock.com or contact Astrid Hensey at 250-397-4103.
