On Sept. 4, Roe Lake & District Recreation Commission (RLDRC) was grateful to receive a $600 donation from Pastor Bruce Wilcox of the Cariboo Presbyterian Church.
This was a way of thanking RLDRC for providing space for Interlakes youth groups' meetings at no charge.
On receiving the cheque, RLDRC president Carolyn Charlton said it was appreciated.
"It was such a pleasant surprise, and much appreciated by the hall. Part of Roe Lake Rec.'s mandate has always been to provide space for children's groups without charge, so it is especially nice to have that recognized. The church has our warmest thanks."
Rec. commission AGM
At RLDRC's February 2013 annual general meeting, Carney Myers was elected as a director for the first time.
RLDRC is the body which manages the operations of Interlakes Hall and Interlakes Rodeo Grounds. Now, we learn that Carney will chair the 24th Annual Interlakes BCRA Rodeo in 2014.
Always deeply involved with horses, Carney was treasurer of Bridge Lake Community Club and its annual Stampede for many years. She was also secretary for the B.C. High School Rodeo for several years in the late '90s.
Kudos to Carney for taking on the time-consuming task; and many thanks to outgoing chair Jim Zailo and his wife, Wendy, who took over when the late Danny Lytton became ill and Karen Passmore moved to Kamloops.
Youth kept busy
Interlakes' youth groups, Kids Space and Teen Space, which are sponsored by the Cariboo Presbyterian Church, meet regularly at Interlakes Hall, and new members are warmly welcomed.
Kids' Space will meet 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Sept. 20, Oct. 4 and 18, Nov. 11 and 29, and Dec. 6. The youth will also tend a spooky stall at the Haunted Hallowe'en Stables at Interlakes Rodeo Grounds; and the group's Christmas Pageant will be held Dec. 11.
Teen Space will meet 5:30-8 p.m. on Sept. 27; Oct. 25; Nov. 22; and on Dec. 7, the youth will make gingerbread houses.
All youth group meetings include supper.
For further information, call Pat Lytton at 250-593-4447.
Chef will be missed
Marcel Nussbaumer, of The Boulevard Cafe, will be much missed when he returns to Switzerland – his last working day being Sept. 20.
Interlakers are very sorry to lose his great cooking after well over a decade, but wish him every good thing for the future.
School news
Bridge Lake Elementary School (BLES) welcomes back all school staff, and especially new K-4 teacher Shindy Pletzer who will share teaching duties with principal Eric Storteboom.
A warm welcome is also extended to the school's new kindergarten students.
Amongst many other things, BLES's Parent Advisory Committee will be collecting Campbell's labels, soups and otherwise. The entire label is required and is sent in to earn school supplies.
Campbell's awards double points in September and October, so be sure to get your labels into the school as soon as possible.
Special greetings
Champagne and caviar go to Albert Phillips on his 93rd birthday on Sept. 24.
Birthday bubbly also goes to Tanya Lucente, Carney Myers and Dave McCaw.
Get well soon wishes are sent to Interlakes Lion Tony Eades.
Calendar
Call the writer for contact numbers.
• Today is the deadline to register for BLCS CORE courses – call 250-593-4351.
• Teen Space Chili Cook-off, noon to 2 p.m., Sept. 22 at Interlakes Hall. Admission by donation.
• Roe Lake & District Recreation Commission meets 7 p.m., Sept. 25, followed by an Interlakes Community Association meeting at 7:30 p.m.
• Quilts for 100 Mile Chemo at Interlakes Hall, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sept. 26. All interested parties are welcome.