Residents of Deka Lake were delighted to see “Fishing with Rod,” “Life of Linda Lee” and The Fishing Highway 24 Tourist Association at Big Deka on June 4. During filming, Mike Ramsay, the Cariboo region’s senior biologist explained the ins and outs of Go Fish BC’s stocking programme, noting that biologists determine how many fish each lake can grow, and maximize their abundance and average size so that anglers can enjoy consistent success—to the daily limit of five fish. Around 150,000 kokanee fry are released into Deka each year, usually in May and, after growing for some 30 months, they average 1.5 to 2 lbs.
Mountain Spruce Community Centre (MSCC)
MSCC reminds everyone that all dogs MUST be leashed in Mountain Spruce Park. They are not permitted to roam free and/or chase the myriad wildlife, including the newborn babies. Enjoy them from a distance and be safe.
Deka Lake & District Ratepayer's Association (DLRDA)
The DLDRA appreciates the volunteers who helped with the picnic tables. The old broken ones have been removed and replaced. None of them were salvageable. If you find others needing attention, please let DLDRA know.
Fishing Highway 24 Tourist Association (FH24)
FH24’s third Annual June fishing derby is ongoing until June 30, so sign up soon! All tickets are $5, sold cash only at each of the participating resorts: Cariboo Bonanza, Fawn Lake, Loon Bay, Moosehaven, Sheridan Lake, and Sulphurous. Buy a ticket to fish at any or all, and go for it! Prizes are gift certificate percentages (25, 15, 10) of all proceeds, whilst 50 per cent goes to the Lakekeepers Project of the BC Lake Stewardship Society.
Interlakes Horse Club
The Interlakes Horse Club needs youth to volunteer and earn their hours at the Youth Bottle Drive Fundraiser, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, June 21 at Interlakes Rodeo Grounds. Please reach out to Erica Lemak with any questions or to volunteer!
Bridge Lake Fair
The special Baking with Maple Syrup Contest, Class 46 under the Baking section, has gratefully received two $25 gift certificate prizes, generously donated by The Sugar Shack at 70 Mile House.
Entertainment includes the gifted accordionist Tom Fisher playing for the popular cakewalks; Richard Minato serenading in the hall; Lynn Gerwing’s Sheridan Lake Line Dancers; Feisty Fox Music Services outside and, of course, Bouncy Castles.
Children especially will enjoy a colouring contest, as well as popular games, and everyone is welcome to enter their creation in the zucchini car races; be sure to read the new rules.
Concessions will include Interlakes Community Centre in the hall, Molly’s Fish & Chips and Chilcotin Chills Real Fruit Ice-cream foodtrucks, and Soulstice Tearoom & Noshery in the tearoom.
Greetings
Happy birthday today to Becky Citra and Sonja Olsen; as well as to Alamu Durand, Vera Rottluff and Mary Weight.
Calendar
Yoga at MSCC: 10 a.m. Tuesdays with Prairie. 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays with Stacey.
Pilates at MSCC: With Stacey, 10 a.m. Saturdays.
Loon Bay Market: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday through September 6. Call Joan at 250-593-2353 to reserve a space.
Bridge Lake Fair: To reserve a vendor space for the August 17 fair at ICC, please call or PM this writer.
Crib at MSCC: 7 p.m., Fridays, June 13/27.
Log Cabin Quilters at ICC: Last meeting till September, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 18 for members only.
Jam Night at MSCC: 7 p.m., Saturday, June 21
Bingo at ICC: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, June 22. 19+. Cash only. Doors open at noon. G-Ball carryover: $2,416.
100 Mile Repair Cafe at ICC: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, June 23.
IHC Buckle Series: 10 a.m., June 29 at Interlakes Rodeo Grounds. Spectators welcome.
Bridge Lake Stampede and rodeo dance at Stampede Grounds, July 5.
IVFD Garage Sale at Interlakes Rodeo Grounds: July 5. If you wish to donate goods, call Lynn, 604-209-3119, or Dale, 250-593-4302 to arrange drop-off before June 30.
Inerlakes Horse Club meeting at ICC: 7 p.m., July 8.
