Deka Schoolhouse, at the bottom of Mahood Lake Road, opened in 1959 with 25 students, and in 1981, with only nine students remaining, it closed down.
Thereafter, it was used by Tiny Tots Playschool and Alcoholics Anonymous until, after years of non-use, it was dismantled and removed in 1998.
Now, we learn School District #27 is offering this "teacherage," on some 20 acres on Bridge Creek, for sale or long-term lease. Remnants of the well and outhouse are still visible on the property, where teacher Jean Cusworth lived for many years.
Landfill meeting
The Cariboo Regional District is hosting a meeting at Interlakes Hall to inform residents about the upcoming changes at Interlakes landfill site on Horse Lake Road on July 25, starting at 7 p.m.
The landfill’s new hours will be restricted to when staff is on duty, and operating hours will vary between winter and summer.
Residents are asked to attend the meeting, review the upcoming changes and provide feedback.
Support appreciated
Bridge Lake Community School Society president Chris Lance called to express the school's deepest appreciation to all community members who provided baked goods for the school's baking booth at Bridge Lake Stampede.
"We had an overwhelming response to our request for donated baked goods. We had around 50 pies and some people even made six or eight.
“We made over $900, much more than I expected, and all because of our wonderful community. So, thank you all very much."
Ball tourney
The annual Magoo Memorial Funball Tournament, co-ordinated by Craig Charlton and Barry Larson, will be held at the Interlakes Hall ball fields on Aug. 10-11.
Team entry fee is $200 payable in advance. Teams must have a minimum of 11 and maximum of 18 players, at least four of whom must be the opposite sex.
Camping is available at Interlakes Rodeo grounds, just a short walk away.
To register a team, call Larson at 250-706-3877, or Carolyn Charlton at 250-593-4582. Space is limited, so register early.
Derby tickets
Tickets for Deka Lake & District Volunteer Fire Department's (DL&DVFD) Aug. 3-4 fishing derby are $10 for adults, and $5 for children aged 12 and under.
Celebrations
Very special congratulations go to Mary and Albert Phillips on their 72nd wedding anniversary on July 19.
Champagne and caviar, and every good wish goes to Ethel Good who turns 90 on July 20.
Birthday wishes also go to Joyce McManus, for Charlie Faessler's 89th and for Kevin Scherrer's 24th.
Calendar
Call the writer for contact numbers,
• Friends of Bridge Lake Summer Speaker Tom Godin talks about small birds: Bridge Lake School tonight (July 17), starting at 7 p.m.
• Roe Lake & District Recreation Commission meets at Interlakes Hall tonight (July 17), starting at 7 p.m.
• DL&DVFD quarterly meeting: July 21, 10 a.m. All firefighters are requested to attend.
• Local entries for Interlakes BCRA Rodeo: call Pat Lytton at 250-593-4447 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on July 23 only. Call 250-593-0121 to reserve tickets for the Aug. 3 Rodeo Dance at Interlakes Hall.