Bridge Lake Elementary School held its awards day on June 27.
After appreciation was voiced to all of the school’s many volunteers, major awards were distributed as follows:
• The Ryan Larson Memorial Sportsmanship Trophy went to Giorgia Lanzoni.
• The Athletic Award went to Brittany Boyd.
• The Jimmy Banter Memorial Citizenship Trophy went to Vannet Simons.
• The Outstanding Pupil (academic) Award went to Hannah Valihora.
• The Fine Arts Award went to Logan Law.
• The Music Award went to Shade Kure.
• The Most Improved Award went to Sergei DeVries.
• The Soar like an Eagle Award, which is given to the student who has found their wings and is ready to fly, went to a thrilled Destiny Kerr (Schroeder).
Special mention was made of the Missoula Theatre Troupe, which was in school the last week of May, and the students’ performance on May 31. “It really was a highlight of the year,” said teacher Carney Myers.
Congratulations to our students who came first amongst small schools at June 1 Interschool Track & Field Meet. Special mention goes to Jessica Loft and Robert Waldner who both placed well.
The community congratulates all the above students on a great year.
Newcomers welcomed
Interlakes is happy to welcome Chris and Cindy Brown, who bought Sheridan Park Resort from Gil and Marcie Vidler last fall, and moved here from Fort Nelson.
Chris is a gas-well operator who spends much time up north, so Cindy is “main man” at the resort.
Cindy, who used to be the office manager for the Fort Nelson News, says Chris is here half the time, but the family is “all grown up.”
The Friends of Sheridan Lake still maintain the rainbow trout egg release channel at this resort on Boulanger Road, West Sheridan.
Cleansing donation
Bridge Lake Community School Society (BLCS) president Chris Lance is delighted to announce that two local couples have anonymously donated enough funds to purchase a dishwasher.
Says Lance: “This will make a huge difference to workers at our next dinner, and the school is extremely grateful for their generosity.”
Giddy-up to rodeo
The Interlakes annual BCRA Rodeo is at lnterlakes Rodeo Grounds on East Sheridan Lake Road on Aug. 3-4.
Gates open at 8 a.m. with a pancake breakfast, and the main events start at 1 p.m. both days. The slack (extra events) is at 9 a.m. on Sunday; and the Cariboo Cowgirls Drill Team will perform both days.
Admission costs $10 for adults; $5 for seniors and children aged six to 12. Children aged five and under are admitted free.
Local entries will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on July 23 only; call Pat Lytton at 250-593-4447.
A rodeo dance will be held from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Interlakes Hall on Aug. 3. Tickets cost $15 each and include refreshments, music by Union Jack and door prizes.
Pre-purchased dance tickets are mandatory. Reserve with Louise Cleverley at 250-593-0121. Tickets can be picked up and paid for at RE/MAX Interlakes until 5 p.m., Aug. 2, and then at the rodeo beer garden on Aug. 3.
Bird talk
The Friends of Bridge Lake Summer Speaker series continues with well-known birder and artist Tom Godin talking about small birds at Bridge Lake School on July 17, starting at 7 p.m.
Celebrations
Birthday bubbly goes to Sharon Crossley, Nicki Dayman and Joice Jenewein.
Congratulations to Lorraine and Frank Jerema on their 26th wedding anniversary on July 11.
Calendar
Call the writer for contact numbers.
• Friends of Bridge Lake speaker Mike Ramsay talks about fish restocking at Bridge Lake School tonight (July 10), starting at 7.
• Mountain Spruce Community Centre Society annual general meeting at the park (intersection of Mahood Lake and Burgess roads) July 13 at 11 a.m.