Several Boutlbee gals accepted an invitation to the inaugural and very successful “ladies auction” held at nearby Lee Road on Feb. 21. The concept of inviting area ladies to bring unwanted items to be auctioned off among friends and neighbours was borrowed by the auction hosts who had attended similar events in the Okanagan. Most of the estimated 75 items were auctioned off to a very pleased purchaser. The selection was varied with; books, clothes, jewellery, appliances, craft items and decorator pieces, all potential bargains since the bidding for the majority of items started at only $1. The Lac des Roches ladies were pleased with their purchases such as a “used once” crock pot for $5 and brand new pure wool knee socks for $1 amid the pleased sellers whom obviously had no further need for these items. The hosts are hoping the idea has “taken off” and that one or more of the attendees will consider hosting another auction in the neighbourhood. The Boultbee gals have indicated they would enjoy doing just that when more summer residents return to the lake.