Apropos my last Deka column when I referred to Laurie Hill having become the new "quilting chief" at Deka, it seems I was mistaken.
I must have misheard something, as the quilters tell me there is no real chief, just a lot of worker bees. My apologies to all concerned.
Thanks Shelly
Shelly Durand at The Country Pedlar gift/antiques/animal feed store, like Donex and Didi's in 100 Mile House, deserves a vote of thanks from all of us, as she always carries tickets for whatever is going on, including 100 Mile events.
Nominees congratulated
Congratulations from Interlakes residents go to Ruth Peterson (Mural Society,) Dave Dickie (previously of Donex,) and Sean Watson (Safeway) for being amongst those nominated for Citizen of the Year.
Each is indeed a worthy recipient, regardless of who wins.
Congratulations also to Dave's brother, Gord Dickie, on his recent marriage and upcoming move to the Coast. The Dickie brothers have sold the Donex store, after being 100 Mile's mainstay forever, and will be sincerely missed by everyone. Good wishes go with them into their future.
Great students
Congratulations to Interlakes students who continue to make the most of their education by earning honours at school: Tristiana Allwood, Emilie Barnbrook, Rhyce Barnbrook, Hailey Blattler, Cameron Caldwell, Jesse Chamberlain, Carolyn Cook, Brent Ehlers, Piper Loft, Amber Parker, Aislinn Rivard, Kimberly Rottluff, Mikayla Rottluff, Carissa Ruscheinsky, Jason Ruscheinsky, Jason Vogel, Samuel Vogel, Nicole Weston and Alicia Williamson.
Spring Break events
During Spring Break, Bridge Lake Community School (BLCS) is offering a hands-on cooking class for children in Grade 5 and up.
It goes from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., March 18-20, and youth will make meals and desserts. The cost is $75 for the three-day session. Call to register.
There is a Spring Planting session March 17 at 2 p.m. Bring dome trays or plastic milk jugs. The cost is $5, plus a Toonie for the soil. Call to register.
Enjoy another wine-and-cheese evening with at least 12 varieties of locally-available Gouda cheeses. Call to register and for directions. The cost is $10.
To register for a class or for information, call co-ordinator Gail Larson at 250-593-4351.
BLCS has a new fundraiser. It would be appreciated if you take your recycling to Gold Trail Recycling and request your refund go to BLCS.
Celebrations
Birthday bubbly goes to Joanne Levick and Danny Jenewein, and with added champagne and caviar, for Roy Tomlinson's 85th on March 15.
Eleven big balloons are winging their way to Emma West, while Karen and Bruce Simundson celebrate 35 years of wedded bliss on March 18.
Get well wishes
Get well soon wishes go to Phyllis Greenlees and Dalton West.
Calendar
Call the writer for contact numbers.
• BLCS meets at 7 p.m. tonight (March 13).
• "13 to 93" meets at Interlakes Hall on March 15 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Come for discussions and friends, or just come at 5 p.m. for dinner. No charge.
• Knotty Ladies Appliqué group meets March 18. Call 250-593-4070 for venue.
• Highway 24/Interlakes Lions meet Monday, at Interlakes Hall on March 18 at 6:30 p.m.
• Deka fire practice: March 19 at 6:30 p.m.
• Log Cabin Quilters meet at Interlakes Hall on March 20, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
• Family Bingo at Deka Fire Hall on March 20. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.; play starts at 7. Everyone welcome for a Super G pot of $1,321.