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After having to cancel last year’s ice-fishing derby due to poor ice, Deka Lake & District Volunteer Fire Department Society was delighted to go ahead this year— with great ice and great weather on Saturday, Feb. 15.
It was said that the first fish was weighed in around 1:30 p.m., so it was a very s-l-o-w fish day with only one rainbow, no kokanee and no burbot!
Lake trout winners comprised: first, Ivan Swakum with his 10 pound 10 ounce specimen; followed by Vicki Geier, Ian Wall and Teresa Domino. The lone rainbow came in with Adam Wick.
Nine-year-old Cowan Hughes won the first children’s prize with his laker and seven-year-old Stan Domino took second with his own laker.
In the all-cash raffle, C. Meyers of Bridge Lake won $500; Deka’s Curtis Aubin won $300; and Gary Desjardine of the 108 won $200.
Some 250 people came out to enjoy the prize ceremony and refreshments. Special thanks go to Ken Kineshanko for providing coffee and hot chocolate by donation to Deka’s VFD.
The society is most appreciative of local businesses and individuals whose “incredible generosity and support provided a huge selection of prizes” for both fishing and the nearly 100 door prizes.
Warmest thanks must also go to perennial organizers of the derby, Tom & Patty Nash, and their volunteer helpers.
Bee Keeping Course
As arranged by beekeeper Erin Jacob, Deka Lake is hosting a weekend backyard Bee Keeping Course, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 11 and 12, at Beaver Guest Ranch, 7471 Cariboo Chalet Road.
The cost is $349, and BC Bee Supply will offer 10 per cent to all participants for additional purchases of hive supplies or starter kits. Registration is open at https://bcbeesupply.com/.../beginners-beekeeping-full.... Contact Winston directly at 236-888-1484 for extra info and details. Space is limited.
Interlakes Horse Club (IHC)
IHC has announced dates for the 2025 Joint Buckle Series, which includes 100 Mile & District Outriders Grounds and, now, the newly-renovated 70 Mile Community Club Grounds. To qualify for the Series, participants must attend one gymkhana qualifier at each of the three participating locations.
All-Sunday dates are :
June 8 at 100 Mile House.
June 29 at the Interlakes.
July 13 at 70 Mile.
August 17 at 100 Mile.
August 24 at Interlakes.
Sept. 21 at 70 Mile.
Age groups are Buckaroo: six years and under, which must have at least four entries; Youth, 7-12 years; Junior, 13-18 years; Adult, 19-49 years; Select, 50 years and over.
There is a non-refundable $25/horse rider pair registration fee to participate in the Series; this is a one-time fee at the start of the season; the regular event fees must still be paid to the appropriate club. Winners will be the riders who earn the most overall points and attend the correct amount of events.
IHC will later provide the exact patterns for the Interlakes' two qualifier events.
Questions/concerns may be directed to Jeneane Evans, director of the Buckle Series, at jeneane63@gmail.com
Interlakes Community Centre (ICC)
ICC is holding a competition of the Culinary, Hell’s Kook-Off, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday, March 7, with a Cash Grand Prize. Enter as a single, or as a team of four or five people. Ingredients provided. $30 per person. Limited space; maximum 10 teams. Win challenges to determine your ingredients; extra challenges for prime bonus ingredients.
You will be judged by a panel and you get to eat your creations! Inspiring culinary music and MC will be provided by Feisty Fox Music Services. Spectators are welcome! Reservations are mandatory by March 1. E-transfer to interlakesrodeo@outlook.com
Log Cabin Quilters (LCQ)
It should be clarified that LCQ is looking to expand their compassionate quilt program to include donations of quilts to cancer patients who live in 100 Mile and outskirts, but are receiving treatment OUTSIDE of 100 Mile House, i.e., perhaps Kelowna or Vancouver. If you know of any such patient/s, please contact Paula Roseboom at 604-793-6061 or proseboom@outlook.com; or ICC at 250-593-4869.
Greetings
Birthday bubbly goes to Joelle Kuyek, Pat Lytton, Joyce Rowe, Duncan Jarvis and Les Poirier.
Congratulations on Darlene & Monty Furber’s 51st wedding anniversary, and Dee & Gary Kurtenacker’s 29th.
Calendar
Yoga at MSCC: 10 a.m., Tuesdays (Prairie) and 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays (Stacey).
Line Dancing at ICC: 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesdays.
Pickleball at Horse Lake Elementary: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesdays. Arrive at 4:45 p.m.
Crib at MSCC: 7 p.m., Fridays, Feb. 21, March 7/21.
Poker at ICC: 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 22. Play starts at 7 p.m. sharp. Buy-in $10 plus $2 for the hall. Info from Jeanne, 250-593-4308
Highland 4H Club meeting at ICC: Noon, Sunday, Feb. 23
Creative Kids at ICC: 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Mondays, Feb. 24, March 10. For home-schoolers aged four to 12.
Log Cabin Quilters meet on Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at ICC. Feb. 26 and March 12 are for Community Quilting. March 5 is for members only.
Log Cabin Quilters intricate applique class at ICC: March 1/2. Register with Jean, 250-566-1463; or visit the hall Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
100 Mile Repair Cafe at ICC: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mondays, March 3 and March 31.
Cooking Challenge at ICC: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday, March 7; see above.
Full Moon Walk in Mountain Spruce Community Park, 6335 Mahood Lake Road, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday, March 14.
Paint & Sip Choice at ICC: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 15. RSVP to www.emptycanvasparty.ca to reserve your seat.
Jam Night at MSCC: 7 p.m., Saturday, March 15.
Bingo at ICC: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, March 16. Cash only. 19+. Doors open at noon
Interlakes Horse Club Open House at ICC: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, March 29.
