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Deka Lake resident Tony Eades thanked for dedication to Citizens on Patrol

Community news happening around the Deka Lake area
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Deka Citizens on Patrol co-founder Tony Eades

Deka Citizens on Patrol joined other COP groups for a barbecue and delicious "Thank You" cake, at 100 Mile House campgrounds, Sept. 14.

The weather was still almost 30 C, but the leafy canopy provided protection from the heat, and those who rarely see each other had an enjoyable time renewing old friendships.

During the afternoon, 100 Mile House RCMP Sgt. Don McLean, RCMP liaison officer to South Cariboo Citizens on Patrol, presented a plaque to Deka resident Tony Eades. The plaque read: "Citizens on Patrol" presentation to Tony Eades in appreciation for 14 years' dedicated service to Deka Lake and South Cariboo Groups."

Tony has not been well recently and friends were delighted to see him looking better.

 

Auxiliary news

Deka Lake & District Volunteer Fire Department (DLDVFD) Ladies Auxiliary's (LA) next meets on Oct. 9 at 10:30 a.m.

The ladies' Fall Dinner is Oct. 26 and includes a dance. Happy hour is at 5 p.m., and dinner starts at 6.

Adult tickets cost $12; children aged six to 12 pay $6, and children aged five and under are admitted free.

The annual quilt raffle winners will be drawn. All Interlakers are invited to attend, especially those who participate in the LA's fitness or crib groups.

Tickets must be reserved by Oct. 23 by calling this writer.

 

Thanksgiving sale

Sulphurous Lake District Volunteer Firefighters' Association's (SLDVFA) annual Thanksgiving Sale is Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the fire hall on Pettyjohn Road.

Visitors will find books, puzzles, baked goods, Christmas gifts and a huge yard sale. The kitchen will be open for lunch and snacks.

 

Summer markets

For several years, the Saturday summer markets outside Loon Bay Resort have invited musicians to participate, and Deka's Brent Clifton was the first.

On his arrival in 2011, Brent organized a collection for breast cancer, which has continued each year.

Market co-ordinator, Joan Rezansoff, is delighted to announce that this year's markets, which finished Aug. 31, raised $1,115 for the cause.

 

Manson showcased

David Manson is Bridge Lake Library's Community Showcase guest for the month of October.

A resident of Bowen Island for five years, David has had property at Bridge Lake for more than 30 years and comes up "spring, summer, winter and fall."

His speciality is bird carving, which he has practised for about seven years. His birds are usually life-size, sometimes painted, sometimes not.

Says David: "I'm relatively new to painting, so often they're the bare wood, basswood from the linden tree. Illustrations and descriptions of the birds will be included, and perhaps the process of bird carving. “It will also include viewer participation, for people to say whether or not they should be painted, or are more attractive in bare wood. There's always a debate on this point and I'd like to get others' opinions."

 

Bridge reconvenes

Bridge Lake Duplicate Bridge Club reconvenes at Bridge Lake School on Oct. 3 at 6:45 p.m.

Those wishing to play, or needing a partner, should call this writer by Oct. 1.

 

Good wishes

Birthday bubbly goes to Renee Jarvis, Sharon Stewart, Pete Bonter and Joey Watson; and with added champagne and caviar, for German Glatz' 85th on Sept. 30.

Get well soon wishes go to AI Boyce.

 

Calendar

Call the writer for contact numbers.

• Quilts for 100 Mile Chemo: 9 a.m.-4.p.m., Sept. 26 at Interlakes Hall. All interested parties are welcome.

• Teen Space meets 5:30-8 p.m., Sept. 27 at Interlakes Hall.

• Crib, Deka Fire Hall, 7:30 p.m., Sept. 27.

• Bridge Lake Community School Society annual general meeting: 7 p.m., Oct. 8.