A proliferation of beautiful entries filled Interlakes Community Centre for the 64th Bridge Lake Fair, on Aug. 18. Trophy winners received a $35 gift certificate from an appropriate local merchant and, when all the marks were tallied, the big winners were as follows:
High-Point Baking went to 17-year-old Ashlee Arthurs with 24 points; as did High-Point Fine Arts (12 points); and the Grand Aggregate Award ($50 cash) for the second consecutive year with an amazing total point count of 85.
The Aunt Norma Memorial Award for Hi-Point Preserving, donated by The Kisby Family, went to Barb Matfin’s 38 points.
The Art Grange Memorial for Best of Show Collection of Garden Vegetables, donated by Patricia Spencer, was won by CEEDS whose produce is always enticing.
The Granny Larson Trophy for Best of Show quilt, donated by the Larson Family, was won by Arlene Henzel for her delightful and difficult “streetscape.”
There were seven stunning Container Contest entries in “woven baskets.”
Arlene Henzel placed first to receive a $50 gift certifcate donated by Horse Lake Garden Centre; followed by Linda Farthing who received $25 donated by Dan & Sharon; and Joyce McGregor who won $10 for placing third.
Susan Armstrong won the Best of Show Photograph award.
The Student High-Point award and a $25 gift certificate donated by Interlakes Cattlebelles went to 10-year-old Trieva Swope with 32 points, a notable increase over last year’s 23 points, for which she tied with another student.
The Log Cabin Quilters’ People’s Choice Challenge, theme “Nature,” was won by #5, Shelley Theriault’s “Fox.”
The jar containing 109 candies, generously provided by Joanne Levick, was won by Michelle Theriault. Several people guessed 110, which went to a draw to establish the winner.
Sheridan Lake Line Dancers, including Interlakes Volunteer Fire Department’s Maria Hamilton, performed several numbers; and nine members of the South Cariboo Weavers, Spinners and Fibre Artists’ Guild were available to demonstrate some of their outstanding work and answer questions.
Much to organizers’ delight, dozens of zucchini cars were lined up ready for the 1:30 p.m. racing start. The winners are as follows:
Longest run of the day: #31 Seeger Hollett, 13 years old.
Best dressed zucchini eight and under: Locklan Boyd
Best dressed zucchini nine to 12: Bear Lefay.
Best dressed zucchini13 to 17: #24 Ashlee Arthurs
Best dressed zucchini 18 and up: #47 Dianna King
Pickleweight class ages eight and under: First place Inez Brooks, five, second place Fallon Cameron, seven, and third place to Charlie Hansch, six.
Middleweight class ages eight and under: First place Ryatt Ross, five, second place Harrison Seguin, seven, and third to Jack Boyd, seven.
Heavyweight class ages eight and under: First place Hailey Day, five, second place Zoe Day, seven, and third place to Locklan Boyd, four.
Pickleweight class ages nine to 12: First place Charlie Lefroy, 11, second place Olivia, Max & Rowan and third place Max Spencer, nine.
Middleweight class ages nine to 12: First place Gaia Volonte #45, nine, second place Trieva Swope, 10, and third place Hunter Richard, 10.
Heavyweight class ages nine to 12: First place Bear Lefray, 12, second place Luke Hogan, 11, and third place Jacob McGavin, nine.
Pickleweight class ages 13 to 17:First place Megan McLellan, 13, and second place to Ashlee Arthurs, 17.
Middleweight class ages 13 to 17: First place Seeger Hollett, 13, second place Matthew McLellan, 15, and third place Casey Chan, 14.
Pickleweight class 18 plus: First place Leanne Pasanen, second place Lindsey Braun and third place Patricia Reid.
Heavyweight class 18 plus: First place Niko Schrovers, second place Matt King and third place Brent Ehlers.
Square Dancing
Patrick Aubert has founded “Cariboo Squares” and is offering two free introductory lessons from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., on Sundays, August 25 and September 8 at Lone Butte Community Hall. While most clubs require dancers to come with a partner, his club requires no partners and singles are welcome.
He plans to host 12 classes at Revelry Art & Dance in 100 Mile, from September to December. Prices for classes are still being decided but he invites people to come try it and then talk to him about signing up for classes. For more information, e-mail info@cariboosquares.ca.
Greetings
Birthday bubbly goes to Siana Kelly, Arlene Kernel, Dee Kurtenacker, Isabelle Poirier, Shannon Sadlowski and Dirk Verheul.
Congratulations on their 44th wedding anniversary tomorrow, to Jocelyne & Steve Colbert.
Calendar
Interlakes Volunteer Fire Department Society Annual General Meeting: 7 p.m. tonight, Aug. 22, at ICC.
Cardio at ICC: 9 a.m., Fridays, Aug. 23/30 & September 6. 9:30 a.m., Sundays, Aug. 25 and Sept. 1.
Bingo at ICC: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 25; doors open at noon. Cash only. 19+.
Crib at MSCC: 7 p.m., Fridays, Aug. 30, Sept. 13.
Log Cabin Quilters reconvene Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at ICC, Sept. 4 and 18 are for members only. Community quilting is on Sept. 11 and 25.
Mountain Spruce Tuesday Yoga Classes will be back at 10 a.m. starting Sept. 10.
Interlakes Horse Club meeting at ICC 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13.
Interlakes Horse Club Gymkhana/Horsemanship at Interlakes Rodeo Grounds, 10 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 15. Spectators welcome.
Wine Making Workshop at MSCC: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 18. Fee $24; must RSVP/e-transfer mtnspruce@gmail.com. No refunds.
Interlakes Horse Club Buckle Series Event at 100 Mile Outriders Arena, 10 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 22. Spectators welcome.
100 Mile Repair Cafe at ICC: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, Sept. 30
Darts/Games Night at MSCC: 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26. Adults only. Tickets must be purchased in advance. E-transfer $5 to mtnspruce@gmail.com. No refunds.
