Nearly 30 members of Deka Lake and District Volunteer Fire Department's (DLDVFD) Ladies Auxiliary enjoyed a sumptuous roast beef dinner April 19.
The meal was cooked, served and cleaned up by Deka firefighters in their handsome dress uniforms, as a thank-you for the auxiliary’s hard work all year.
Except for cards, flowers and amounts donated to people in distress, all money raised by the auxiliary goes to the fire department and generally amounts to more than $5,000 a year.
The evening included personalized thank-you cards and a decadent cake inscribed 'Thank You Ladies from Your Firemen." Auxiliary members were most grateful to receive their appreciation.
Cleanup day
On May 29, the auxiliary asks residents to clean the roads and ditches outside their homes, as far as their nearest permanent neighbours.
Everyone then meets at the firehall at 11a.m. and does Burgess Road to Mahood Lake Road, and then returns to the firehall for refreshments provided by DLDVFD
Crafty classes
Bridge Lake Community School is offering a silk-painting class at 1 p.m. on May 15.
The cost is $15 including the scarf. Register by May 13.
A moss hanging basket class is offered at 10 a.m., May 21. Register by May 16 to get a list of supplies. The cost is $5.
Call 250-593-4538 to register.
Mary Brown passes
Early Interlakes residents will be sorry to learn Mary Brown passed away mid-April, at the age of 92, in Campbell River.
She and her husband, Bill, who passed away in 2006, came here from Seattle. They bought a large piece of land at the end of East Sheridan Lake Road where they built an airstrip, and Bill was known as the Flying Realtor.
The family lived here for several decades before moving to Cortez Island in the early ‘80s.
Further information is available from Joanne Levick at 250-593-4570.
Party time
The Kids and Teen Space wrap-up party will be held at Interlakes Hall on May 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The popular bonfire and hotdogs will be back, and music will be provided by Cariboo Presbyterian Pastor Bruce Wilcox. The theme is gratitude and the youths will make Inukshuk bags. The event is open to all Interlakes youths aged five and up.
Celebrations
Residents of Deka Lake welcome newcomers Norm Pickering, and Marc and Denise Robin, and look forward to meeting them.
Special birthday wishes to Isabel Wynne who turned 91 today (May 4). Birthday bubbly also goes to Nicki Bonter, Ardise Newcombe, Dave Ostlund and David Rickenbacher.
Many congratulations to Bill and Helen Versluis on their 48th wedding anniversary on May 17.
Congratulations also go to Corinna Pilz, daughter of Vera Pilz, on her recent engagement to West Vancouver's Ben West.
Calendar
Call the writer for contact numbers
• Crib, Deka Firehall, 7:30 p.m., May 13.
• Tickets for the May 14 Spring Dance at Interlakes Hall must be reserved in advance. They cost $15 and include light refreshments, music by Mark Allen, and door prizes. Call 250-593-0121 with your reservations.
• Knotty Ladies Appliqué Group meets from noon to 3 p.m., May 16 at Interlakes Hall.
• Highway 24/Interlakes Lions meet 6.30 p.m., May 16 at Interlakes Hall.
• Deka fire practice, 7 p.m., May 17.
• Log Cabin Quilters meet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 18 at Interlakes Hall.
• Call 250-593-0203 to reserve space for the May 21 Tailgate Sale at Interlakes Rodeo Grounds.