Deka Lake & District Volunteer Fire Department’s (DLDVFD) annual ice-fishing derby on Feb. 7 sold 177 tickets and hosted dozens of fishers on a warm though gloomy day.
As is often the case in the winter, no rainbow trout were weighed in.
Of the 19 lake trout, the largest at 21 pounds was reeled in by Brittany Jenewein, granddaughter of Deka’s Joice and Danny Jenewein.
Charley Arsenault’s laker weighed 10 lbs. 2 oz., while Tim Hammer’s weighed in at 10 lbs.
Eight kokanee came in. The first-place kokanee and the Dennis Watt Memorial Trophy for largest kokanee went to 12-year-old Eddie Kennedy of Lone Butte, whose fish weighed 1 lb. 7 oz.
Eddie was especially lucky because he also received $100, which was donated by Dennis’ widow, Maria, in gratitude for the fact that DLDVFD has not forgotten her late husband.
Second prize went to Richard Boyer for a 13 ounce specimen, and third went to Karren Baxter’s 12 ounce fish.
At Interlakes Community Association’s (ICA) annual general meeting on Jan. 28, most officers were returned to office.
President Wendy Chase is assisted by co-vice-presidents Lorraine Jerema and Craig Charlton, secretary Pam Canty, and treasurer Gyl Connaty.
The directors include Verna Desjardine, Andrea Glatz, Rene Lafavor, Marion Mickelsen, Carney Myers, Joyce Shmyr, Sharon Stewart, Barb Weston and Norm Granberg; and newly-elected Jil Freeman was warmly welcomed.
The ICA generally meets at 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the month at Interlakes Hall.
Ladies Only
Jeanne Pittet (250-593-4308) is having another Ladies Only auction on Feb. 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. at 7621 Lee Rd. in Bridge Lake.
Ladies should bring five or six auction items from home, plus books and clothes, and have a fun afternoon acquiring new goodies. There is no admission charge.
Jeanne looks forward to seeing a bunch of new faces now that she has changed the event from evening to afternoon.
New magazine
Dianne Lawson, of Interlakes Economic Association fame, is launching a new magazine, Lakelife (Interlakes B.C.).
Comprehensive in content, the free publication will include directions, fishing, advertising, a calendar of events, and local stories. The first issue is expected in April.
To advertise or for more information, contact info@lakelifebc.ca
Celebrations
Birthday wishes go to Carol Barwell, Peggy Lackey, Duncan Jarvis and Les Poirier.
Eight big balloons are winging their way to Joelle Kuyek, and 16 to Cameron Caldwell.
Congratulations go to Darlene and Monty Furber on their 41st wedding anniversary, Feb. 23.
Calendar
Call the writer for contact numbers.
• Teen Space meets 4:30 to 7 p.m., Feb. 20 at Interlakes Hall.
• Quilts for 100 Mile Chemo: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 26 at Interlakes Hall.
• Kids Space meets 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Feb. 27 at Interlakes Hall.
• Logo competition entries reflecting our cowboy heritage must be submitted by Feb. 28 to interlakeseconomicassociation@gmail.com.
Diana Forster is the Interlakes correspondent