Mountain Spruce Community Centre’s Sulphurous/Hathaway Fishing Derby on Saturday, Aug. 3 was a resounding success with a huge crowd at the prizes’ event and a total of 68 fish reeled in, not one of which was a rainbow trout.
Sulphurous saw 41 kokanee weighed in, with John Lauzon placing first with his 2lb 15.3oz specimen. Five places received derby prizes, with August Blonal coming second at 2lb 15oz; Austen Nash third at 2lb 12.3oz; then Louie Martin, 2lb 12oz; and Ken Massie, 2lb 11.8oz.
At Hathaway, Terry Endersby placed first, second and fourth of 24 kokanee, his three weighing 1lb 15.3oz, 1lb 15.1oz and 1lb 10.6oz. Germaine Roberston placed third, 1lb 11.1oz; and Adrian Staff fifth at 1lb 10.2oz.
Lake trout/burbot from Hathaway Lake winners were Marcie Tamonte, 7lb 3.3oz burbot; Julia Mavrect’s lake trout at 1lb 14oz; and Cam Bauder’s lake trout weighing 1lb 8.9oz.
The very happy raffle prize winners comprised Marce Desmeules of Deka Lake who won the Bradley smoker; Deka’s Cathy Zentner, the custom firepit; and Sulphurous Lake’s Kevin Ling, the 10’ sit-on kayak.
MSCC is most grateful to the many businesses and individuals who supported the derby with prizes and contributions. They also appreciate all those who bought tickets, and the many volunteers who worked so hard to provide such a successful community event.
Note that, by popular request, MSCC has another Darts/Games night scheduled for October 26. Tickets must be purchased in advance. To reserve your spot e-transfer $5 to mtnspruce@gmail.com and you will be added to the guest list. If you need more details, you can reach Shannon via text or call 604-617-7863 or email at mtnspruce@gmail.com. Sorry, no refunds.
Art Classes
Well-known Sulphurous artist Bryan Austerberry is taking reservations for his next Beginners’ Art Class on September 7, 14 and 22, at Parkside Art Gallery. Classes run 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., for a total of 12 hours of instruction which covers drawing, shading, perspective as well as his theory. The cost is $125 including all supplies. Please reserve/e-transfer to brasart6@gmail.com.
Bridge Lake Fair :Anyone who would like a vendor space at the August 18 fair at Interlakes Community Centre (ICC,) should call this writer at 778-482-5051, or send a Facebook PM.
Greetings
Belated happy birthday to Donna Watson.
Birthday bubbly also goes to Alamaz Durand, Gun Granberg, Colleen Law, Helen Morrow, Lorna Wiebe, Harv Allen, Bob Pernoski and Joe Visscher.
Many congratulations on wedding anniversaries are sent to Siana Kelly & Bryan Austerberry, Peggy & Dave Lackey and Donna & Jim Watson
Calendar
Wine and Paint Night at MSCC: Adults only. 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. tonight, Aug. 8. $55 including supplies. Must pre-register.
Lake Trout Surveys on Hathaway and Sulphurous Lakes, Aug. 8 to 25.
Interlakes Horse Club Buckle Series Event at Interlakes Rodeo Grounds: 10 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 11. Spectators welcome.
Bridge Lake Fair at ICC: Quilt entries are accepted 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, August 16 only. All other entries are accepted 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 17. The fair is open to the public 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 18. Note that the ninth annual Interlakes Car Show has been cancelled due to illness.
Crib at MSCC: 7 p.m., Fridays, Aug. 16 and 30
MSCC AGM: 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 17, at 7571 Pettyjohn Road, Suphurous Lake. Membership is only $5 per annum; become a member before it starts so you can vote!
Jam Night at MSCC: 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 17.
100 Mile Repair Cafe at ICC: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Monday, Aug. 19.
Cardio at ICC: 9 a.m., Fridays, Aug. 23/30. 9.30 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 25.
Bingo at ICC: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 25; doors open at noon. Cash only. 19+.
