Thanks to the support from area businesses, individuals, and community groups, the Waskom Volunteer Fire Department had a successful fund-raiser. Jack Dillard did his usual wonderful job as auctioneer and the Waskom High School Cafeteria was made available for the annual event. Catfish Express provided a delicious meal and area cloggers provided entertainment during the meal.

Almost a hundred items were auctioned off and a number of door prizes were given away. Three persons' names were drawn and won Walmart gift cards and the community's generous support of the Waskom VFD was again demonstrated. Two hundred and sixty meals were served on a rainy night, demonstrating the appreciation that persons have for the men and women who donate their time to serve the community as volunteer EMTs and firefighters.

The Waskom Volunteer Fire Department has been providing fire protection since 1952 and EMS services since the late 1980's.

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An old fashion Christmas parade Home for the Holidays, sponsored by the Waskom Lions Club will be Saturday, Dec. 5. Lineup 2 p.m. at the middle school, School Street East and the parade starts at 3 p.m. Decorate for the occasion and be creative.

Pick up forms at the Waskom Library, from any Lion member, or Killion Pharmacy.

Mail your complete entry form to Martha Killion P.O. Box 687 Waskom, Texas 75692 or e-mail to marthabkillion@yahoo.com.

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Waskom Methodist Women schedule annual Thanksgiving Dinner

The United Methodist Women of First United Methodist Church in Waskom will host their annual Thanksgiving Dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at the church. All the proceeds are used to fund their various mission projects.

Tickets are on sale now and are $7 a plate. Tickets can be purchased in advance from UMW members, Citizens Bank in Waskom, and at T. C. Lindsey & Company in Jonesville. The dinner includes turkey, dressing and gravy, green beans, fruit salad, roll, drink and pie or cake for dessert. Carry-out plates will be available and some tickets will be available at the door.

The United Methodist Women support Operation Help, the local food pantry, the United Women's Auxiliary of Waskom and support the Newgate Mission, other Methodist sponsored mission projects in the U. S. and in other nations. Current projects include making prayer bears and repairing the Christmon ornaments for the Christmas tree at the Methodist Church.

Linda Garrison is president of the Waskom UMW organization which meets monthly on the first Thursday of each month at 2 p.m. at the church. Serving as officers with her are Betty Davis, vice president; Daisy Campbell, treasurer; and Doris McMahen, secretary.

Waskom First United Methodist Church is located on Highway 80 west of the town of Waskom.