Bridge Lake Librarian Brenda Tillyer welcomes artist Susan Cruse to the library's Community Showcase this month.
A resident of the 108 for only 15 months, Susan is already an established member of the Cariboo Artists' Guild and has had a show in 100 Mile's Showcase.
A watercolour and acrylic artist since 2005, and a great lover of nature, Susan concentrates on landscapes, flowers and birds. When in Summerland, she was an avid gardener whose many flower photos still stand her in good stead.
“Coming to the Cariboo gave me the opportunity to enjoy the landscapes and paint birds firsthand, as they're more easily seen in the Cariboo," Susan says.
She has also created “snow" paintings like never before. One in particular, which has been sold, was of a pine tree right outside her home with the sun and shadows on it.
"We're outdoorsy and do lots of kayaking and camping, so I take advantage of these opportunities to be a little closer to nature.”
Susan's portfolio includes cards in watercolour.
Quotes sought
Roe Lake and District Recreation Commission is requesting quotes for the construction of the wheelchair-accessible wilderness trail from Interlakes Rodeo Grounds to Interlakes Hall.
A mandatory site viewing will be held on May 5, starting at 10 a.m. at the rodeo grounds on East Sheridan Lake Road.
Packages are available for a $25 refundable fee, by calling Wendy Chase at 250-593-0203.
The tender closing date is May 21.
Recreation questions
For those wondering why Interlakers were not included in recent meetings to review potential expansion of the Cariboo Regional District's South Cariboo Recreation function, it is because the expanded area does not reach as far as Interlakes.
Maybe one day it will, but for now, any increased taxation to cover this expansion does not apply to Interlakes' residents.
Joyful discovery
Great joy erupted in the writer's daughter's 105 Mile household on April 22, when the family woke to find that each of their two small cows had given birth to a calf – one girl and one boy.
These were the first bovine births on the small hobby farm.
The family, which includes six resident children, will put names in a hat and draw the winning names for their new babies.
Celebrations
Birthday bubbly goes to Linda Bishop, Donna Jarvis, Tyler Durand and Montana Forster.
Happy 16th birthday goes to Mason Roberts, and congratulations for 51 years of wedded bliss go to Olga and Bernie Crozier.
Calendar
Call the writer for contact numbers.
• Kids Space wind-up party is on May 3. For information, call Pat Lytton at 250-593-4447.
• Bridge Lake Community School Book Club meets at 1:30 p.m., May 4. Call 250- 593-4351 for venue.
• Information meeting regarding the Danns development at Webb Lake is at Interlakes Hall on May 4 at 2 p.m.
• Lakeview Cemetery annual clean-up: 9 a.m. to noon, May 5. Bring rakes shovels and wheelbarrows. Beverages are supplied.
• Bridge Lake Community School meeting is on May 6 at 7 p.m.
• Deka fire practice: 6:30 p.m., May 7
• Deka Ladies Auxiliary annual general meeting: 10:30 a.m., May 8. Members should bring their $5 annual dues.