Deka Lake & District Volunteer Fire Department (DL&DVFD) Ladies Auxiliary (LA) celebrated Christmas with a party on Dec. 4.
First there was the gourmet potluck supper, which included every good thing you can think of and was enjoyed by the 33 ladies present.
Seventeen beautiful baskets were assembled, some donated by just one member, or a small group of members, or by combining gifts from sundry members. Each member then bought 10 tickets for $10 and placed their tickets in the bags attached to whichever baskets they wanted most.
In all, $405 was raised, and 17 ladies went home very happy
This amount was matched by the LA itself, and the $800 has already been donated – $400 to South Cariboo Health Foundation's Starry Nights campaign, and $400 to provide, through Cariboo
Family Enrichment Centre, a good Christmas for a less fortunate family.
Then there were the silly games, expertly organized by Ruth Marx and Donna Watson. Great fun was had by all, and most people succeeded in looking very silly, even if they did not succeed in accomplishing the set task.
The LA next meets 10:30 a.m. at Jan. 8 at Deka Fire Hall.
Christmas bingo
The LA's annual Christmas bingo was held Dec. 11 in the middle of a snowstorm.
However, that did not stop several avid players from attempting to win the Christmas Super-G – to no avail. As usual, special Christmas prizes were awarded, and Santa graciously dropped in with candy canes.
The next family bingo games are March 12 and 19, and the Super G pot currently stands at $522.
Sad passing
Friends will be sorry to learn that Barb Foster, who was in her early seventies, passed away Dec. 13. Barb and her late husband, Ron, had a nursery garden on Cariboo Chalet Road until they moved to Chetwynd in the early 2000s. Ron passed away several years ago, and Barb had remarried to Leo Fournier.
Sincere sympathy is extended to Leo, and Barb's family and many friends.
Bird count
Bridge Lake's annual bird count is on Jan. 4, 2014.
Those who wish to participate should contact Wendy Marshall at 250- 593-2327 in advance.
Celebrations
Many congratulations to Lorraine and Charlie Faessler on their 68th wedding anniversary on Dec. 27; and to Joice and Danny Jenewein on their 53rd on Dec. 30.
Birthday bubbles go to Devon Larson on his 22nd on Dec. 26.
Christmas greeting
I wish you all a blessed Christmas, with special thoughts for those who have reason to be sad.
Iris Hesselden said it well:
"Sing a song of Christmas, of frankincense and gold,
And of the greatest story that we were ever told.
It is the greatest message, enduring time and tears,
That we must love each other thro' the everlasting years. "