By the
Trout Lake Newswriters
Pat Arnold, 395-2233
Maxine Bulick, 395-2101
Sarah Burr Arnold, 395-2669
Life is truly amazing, and this past month is no exception. Now that all the snow has finally melted away in my driveway, I could actually see what's been under it all these weeks. A few candy wrappers and other scraps of paper, and here amongst the debris, was an envelope addressed to Jonah Ministries. It had obviously been lying there for many weeks and had been driven over many times, was soaking wet and very muddy. Closer inspection revealed that it had come from a resident that lives at the lower end of the valley and had never been opened nor the stamp canceled. How did it get to my driveway? How had it survived all this time? Many questions flew through my mind, so I figured that I needed to deliver it to the addressee and perhaps some light could be shed on them. Turns out the envelope contained a generous donation for Jonah's worthy cause, but none of us had any answers to the 'how 'questions. The Lord moves in mysterious ways!
Did you get a pie from Betty Jolley's Construction Zone team? Ten ladies got together on Saturday and made 47 yummy pies to raise money for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life efforts. This is just one of several events that raise money for this worthy cause. In May, they have a yard sale and bake sale in White Salmon, in June it's a car wash and bake sale here in Trout Lake, and in July they auction off baskets of goodies and actually run the relay at Hood River High School. All money raised goes to cancer research.
Trout Lake Business Association is in the process of planning its annual bike ride, to be held on July 11, 2009. The association has recently undergone revitalization and is looking for input from all businesses and citizens. Its goal is to bring more people and business to Trout Lake with sustainable tourism. I'm sure we will be hearing more from these folks in the near future. Contact Rick Allen at 395-0024 for more association info or Karen Hoffman at 395-2353 for bike ride information.
The Grange will be closed for the first two weeks in May so that the floor in the west room can be refinished, plus new flooring in the dining room and kitchen, and if at all possible a new interior paint job plus an up-grade to the kitchen. The goal is to have all this in place by the opening of Saturday Market on June 27. Can you spare a couple of hours to paint or to work on other projects? If so, please call Maxine at 395-2101 and let her know.
On Saturday April 11, there will be an old fashioned family contra dance and potluck at the Grange. All ages and especially beginners are welcome. At 4 p.m. it's children's folk dance, at 5 p.m. the potluck, and from 6 to 8 p.m. an adult dance. Donations are $5 per person (children are free). This is a fundraiser for the Grange building and kitchen improvements. Bring a dish to share and join us in celebrating spring and the on going improvements to the Grange Community Building.
The following Saturday, the Trout Lake Class of 2012 is putting on a 5K, 10K, and half marathon run; meet at 8 a.m. at the school. Go to www.troutlakerun.blogspot.com for more information.
March was a remarkable month with snow, rain, sun and a wicked windstorm that caused the demise of a dear friend to the entire community. We will all miss Ray Holtmann's wonderful smile, good humor and kindness. Another community member, Theresa Thygesen, passed on also. Our hearts go out to the families of these dear folks.
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