Deka resident Renee Clark is one happy camper after winning the Super G Jackpot of $1,390 at Deka Lake & District Volunteer Fire Department (DLDVFD) Ladies Auxiliary (LA) March 20 bingo game.
Later, the new LA member and somewhat dazed Renee said, “Well, I split it with my husband, and he needs a new radiator, but I really haven’t decided what I'm doing with my half. I need to think a bit."
The pot will build up again fast when the LA's family bingo games return for the summer on June 26.
Creative clocks
Ten years ago, Mario Huebel, well-known photographer and owner of Deka's Beaver Guest Ranch, became recognized for making clocks embedded in fantastically-shaped old roots, stumps and branches.
When such precious examples of nature became difficult to find, Mario turned to regular wood. With mechanisms imported from the United States, and old wood from wherever he can find it, Mario now makes more "modern" clocks.
Almost any wood works as long as it is well-aged, but fir is best as it provides the biggest grain. Such creativity is Mario's winter occupation, during the busy ranch's downtime.
Mario's clocks cost from $150 to $200, but as he points out, that's the total price, including all shipping and taxes. Mario welcomes visitors to his home workshop.
Over limit
Many people at DLDVFD's Feb. 9 ice-fishing derby were disturbed to see that because fish were so easily caught, many people took well over their limit.
This abuse was basically committed by our own residents. All fishers should have a copy of the regulations, and follow them.
Ice-out raffle
DLDVFD ice-out raffle tickets are available from any firefighter or at Wildmans Family Dining & Lounge, at $1 each or six for $5.
Just guess, to the second, when the ice will leave Deka Lake and maybe win one of three cash prizes.
In the past, the ice has gone out between April 9 and May 14, but what with the ice being so late in arriving and the threatened warm-up already "been and gone," who knows?
Featured artist
Deka's Genevieve Amy's beautiful watercolour and acrylic paintings are featured at Parkside Art Gallery in 100 Mile House, until April 18.
Genevieve usually places first when she enters Bridge Lake Fair, so be sure to drop in and see her stunning work.
Clarification
It should be noted the discussion regarding the possible purchase of Automatic External Defibrillators for Deka took place at the Ladles Auxiliary’s March 13 meeting, and did not, as printed in my March 27 column, have anything to do with the fire department or its first aid course.
Celebrations
Birthday bubbly goes to Howard Malm for his 83rd, and to Ken Miller and Leroy Wright.
Many congratulations on their 15th wedding anniversary tomorrow (April 11) go to both Jen and Dave Ostlund, and Johann and Ken Miller.
Calendar
Call the writer for contact numbers.
• "13 to 93" meets 4 to 6:30 p.m., April 12 at Interlakes Hall. Everyone is welcome to enjoy friends and discussions, or just arrive at 5 p.m. for supper. No charge.
• Crib, Deka Fire Hall, 7:30 p.m., April 12.
• Highway 24/Interlakes Lions meet 6:30 p.m., April 15 at Interlakes Hall.
• Knotty Ladies Appliqué group meets noon-3 p.m., April 15. Call 250-593-4070 for venue.
• Deka fire practice: 6:30 p.m., April 16.
• Log Cabin Quitters meet from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., April 17 at Interlakes Hall.