Feb. 1 saw a healthy melt at Deka – the very first this season.
Most roofs had retained the entire winter's dramatic snowfall, underlaid by an inch of solid ice, but that one day's melt brought a lot of it down. The trouble is several chimneys and screen doors came down with it, and it created impassable walkways and six feet of snow outside windows.
Not to be deterred, Mother Nature sent a lot more snow Feb. 3 and 4.
Teen Space luncheon
Interlakes youth group, Teen Space, had a hugely successful luncheon fundraiser Feb. 3, which garnered a phenomenal $915 for the group.
They are sponsored by the Cariboo Presbyterian Church, but always try to pay their own way.
According to Teen Space co-ordinator Elaine Adams, it was Careen Caldwell who deserves the credit for the success. She did the shopping, helped the youth make the four delicious soups, biscuits and apple crisp (which was complemented by ice cream), taught them how to make the delightful paper windmill "flowers," and made sure Sunday's luncheon ran smoothly.
Volunteers needed
Bridge Lake Elementary School needs volunteer linesmen and scorekeepers for the South End Schools Basketball Tournament at the school on Feb. 22.
Call the school at 250-593-4674 if you can help. Spectators are also welcome.
Celebration
Happy birthday to Peggy Lackey on Feb. 19.
Belated happy birthday to Amber Parker, who turned 18 on Feb. 1. This year's graduate, Amber is heading for Douglas College in the fall with the intention of becoming a teacher.
Sad passing
Sincere sympathy is extended to Bernie Crozier on the Jan. 29 loss of his younger brother, Winston, aged 73, on St. Vincent in the Caribbean.
Calendar.
Call the writer for contact numbers.
• Ticket-holders are reminded that Bridge Lake Community School's International
Valentine Dinner tomorrow (Feb. 14) starts at 6:30 p.m., and includes a silent auction and entertainment.
• "13 to 93" dinner is at the Interlakes Hall, Feb. 15 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. There is no charge, but donations are graciously accepted. Residents are welcome to come for dinner only at 5pm.
• "Travels on Sunday'' visits the temples and nature of Greece with the Viertels, Feb. 17, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
• Knotty Ladies Applique Group meets in a private home, Feb. 18 noon-3 p.m. Call 250-593-4070 for venue.
• Highway 24/lnterlakes Lions meet at Interlakes Hall, Feb. 18, starting at 6:30 p.m.
• Deka Volunteer Fire Department practice: Feb. 19, 6:30 p.m.
• Log Cabin Quilters meet at Interlakes Hall, Feb. 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.