A family of badgers has taken up residence at the halfway point of Boultbee Road. These furry critters are a welcome sight for many residents. In addition to the entertainment value of the young, as they play just outside their underground home, there is already a noticeable decline in the ground squirrel population on several properties nearby. We cautiously welcome our new inhabitants.
For sale signs
Several residences and lots around Lac des Roches and nearby Birch Lake have recently been listed for sale. Eight homes and cabins, three businesses and dozens of lots are now on the market in this small community. Although real estate transactions seem to be pretty sluggish in the South Cariboo, the successful sale of some of these properties will mean the loss of some long time residents. The demographics of our area are definitely changing, as we typically see permanent residences purchased as occasionally used recreational dwellings.
Off to Europe
Tomorrow (July 7), three gymnasts from Lac des Roches will meet their teammates in Geneva, Switzerland. From there, they will be ferried 60 kilometres to Lausanne where they will meet the rest of the Canadian World Gymnaestrada Team members they will perform from July 11-14. Friends and family were at the Bridge Lake School on June 27 to watch the team’s final dress rehearsals. Judging by the positive response from the local audience, the team is ready to perform in Switzerland. The community extends its best wishes for a safe and fulfilling trip to our local ladies – Laura Flecchia-Lanzoni, Piper Loft and Sharron Woloshyn.
Excellent fishing
Fishing at Lac des Roches has been very rewarding during the cool wet days throughout June. Several local fishers claim the lake is the hottest producing lake for rainbow trout in the entire area, which is not normal for this somewhat challenging body of water. The odd spring weather and abnormal high-water conditions are definitely changing fish behaviour to the advantage of the fishers.
Ladies day
A travelling tea party was held at the lake on June 16 to celebrate several special events for the Boultbee Gals (Bee Gees ). Eva Bechtel took the opportunity to show off her daughter and grandson visiting from Germany. Over tea, coffee and goodies, every one of the 12 ladies had something new in their lives to celebrate, not the least of which included new pets, upgraded garden equipment, and for one lucky lady, a new home. The Bee Gees will no doubt find a reason – perhaps even an obscure one – to get together again in the latter half of July for some good gossip and a lot of laughter.
Book club
June 4 marked the last book discussion before the summer break, when several Lac des Roches women enjoyed a special year-end luncheon at 108 Mile. While most of the members will continue their recreational reading throughout the summer, busy schedules make meetings difficult to co-ordinate. The new season’s reading list and discussion dates and locations are available from Wendy Dubbin at 250-593-4538. The next meeting is at Lac des Roches on Sept. 10.
Market delayed
Last-minute scheduling conflicts forced the cancellation of the Bridge Lake Farmer’s Market for July 3. The busy holiday weekend and the popular Bridge Lake Stampede, left little time left for vendors to attend this popular event. Wendy Dubbin promises that the market will be open on July 17. Vendors can call 593-4538 to book a table.