The Friends of Bridge Lake's (FBL) Third Annual Fishing Derby was a great success with 320 tickets sold.
Biggest rainbow trout prizes went to Luciano Burtini of Vancouver with a 2 1b. 15 oz. catch. Bridge Lake residents Richard Smith at 2 lb., and Jack Larson at 1 lb. 14oz. were second and third respectively.
The largest kokanee must have set a record, as a 5 lb. 14 oz. fish was reeled in by Kelly Powell of Vancouver. In second place, was Coquitlam's Ben Hoogstins at 2 lb., and third prize went to George Lewis of Chilliwack with a 1 lb. 15 oz. catch.
Draw prizes are too numerous to list, but the first prize of a "dream" fish-finder from Donex' Screamin' Reel went to Jarvis Sherwood of Williams Lake.
The FBL is most grateful to its host Moondance Bay Resort, its prize donors, and the public for its generous support.
The derby's net proceeds will be donated 50/50 to Bridge Lake Community School Society and Bridge Lake Elementary School Parent Advisory Committee.
Speaker series
FBL's popular Summer Speaker Series recommences at 7 p.m., July 7 at Bridge Lake School. The first speaker will be the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure district manager Michelle Schilling who will be discussing ATVs and the like, and their misuse of the roads. All residents are welcome at these evenings.
AGM slated
FBL's annual general meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m., July 9 at Bridge Lake School.
Showcase display
Bridge Lake librarian Brenda Tillyer welcomes Bridge Lake's Roger Bernard to the library's Community Showcase for the month of July.
Roger and his wife, Cathy, moved from Canmore, Alta. in 2010, after spending three years building their home here.
Roger says he's "built things on and off all his life," so he finds it difficult to pinpoint the when and where. He also built many cars in his time and did a lot of off-road racing.
His display will comprise metal and wood, mostly "household items," such as metal sconces. He mentions specifically a standard lamp made from a tree, including the roots at the bottom, and adds he doesn't use recycled metal.
Summer hours
Bridge Lake Library goes to summer hours - 1 to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays – on July 2.
Patrons are advised that internet facilities are available.
Student awards
Bridge Lake Elementary School presented its annual awards today (June 29).
The Outstanding Pupil (Academic) went to Aislinn Rivard and Jason Vogel.
Grade 6 students Cameron Caldwell won the Jimmy Bonter Memorial Citizenship award, and the Ryan Larson Memorial Sportsmanship award went to Piper Loft.
Takara Billy received the "Soar like an Eagle" award, for the student who has found their wings and is ready to fly; and the Music award went to A. Rivard.
The community wishes the very best to its Grade 7s on their move to the "big school."
Celebrations
Birthday bubbly goes to Catherine Cook and Frank Jerema, while congratulations go to Alyce and Stan Matthews for their 52nd wedding anniversary July 4.
Calendar
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• Interlakes Volunteer Fire Department garage sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 2 at 7514 Magnussen (adjacent to Sheridan Complex).
• 62nd Bridge Lake Stampede, July 2 at Bridge Lake Rodeo Grounds. Gates open at 8 a.m.; slack 9 a.m.; main events start noon. Admission is $10 adults, $5 seniors and children aged five to 12, and children under five are admitted free.
• Farmers' Market, Bridge Lake School, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 3. Call 250-593-4538 to reserve a $10 space.
• Family bingo, Deka Firehall, every Wednesday. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and play starts at 7.