Deka Lake & District Volunteer Fire Department (DLDVFD) held its annual food drive, Nov. 2. Spokesperson Montana Forster noted they probably received 400 pounds of food in spite of many residents not being home, as well as $308.45 in cash.
He thanked firefighters Steve Colbert, Dave Gardner, Brian Green, Jake Knudsen, Ted Weight and Dan Wiebe for all their hard work. All proceeds were delivered to Interlakes Hall to help fill Interlakes Christmas Giftboxes.
Anyone who is willing to help assemble and distribute the gifts from Interlakes Hall (probably Dec. 20-21) is asked to call this writer.
Ladies auxiliary
DLDVFD Ladies Auxiliary's (LA) Nov. 12 meeting welcomed new member Phyllis Barry who has moved into the McCune home.
It was noted Pat Pasanen is due to receive her 15 year service pin and Lori Simmons won the award for most raffle tickets sold in 2014.
Members were reminded of their in-house Christmas party, Dec. 3, which starts at 5 p.m. The evening includes silly games, service awards and the in-house auction.
Funds raised at the party are already earmarked for the 100 Mile District Hospice Palliative Care Society and the LA will match the amount for the SPCA. Members should bring a dish of finger food, $10 for auction bids, two or three dollar-store prizes for the games, and something to be auctioned.
The LA welcoming committee has visited 16 new residents since April – 14 at Deka and two at Higgins lakes. Newcomers are provided with local information and delectable homemade cookies.
The community welcomes new residents Roger Ball and Shana Jones.
Celebrations
Birthday bubbly goes to Ruth Marx and Al Bishop.
Calendar
Call the writer for contact numbers.
• Log Cabin Quilters meet 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Dec. 3 at Interlakes Hall.
• Christmas family bingo at Deka Fire Fall, Dec. 10. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., play starts at 7. Come for the game, seasonal bake-table raffle, special door and good neighbour prizes, and a Super G pot of over $1,250.
• Interlakes Snowmobile Club meets Dec. 13 and not Dec. 10.