Craft fair raises funds for fire department
The annual Deaver Craft Fair and Vintage Market, held Saturday, Nov. 9, raised some $1,000 for the Deaver-Frannie Fire Department, organizer Laurie Zwemer said.
A fundraising lunch prepared by Don Wenstrom and the donation of a portion of vendor fees (about $220) generated the funds for the fire department, Zwemer said, noting that former longtime organizer Berta Newton donated the beverages – coffee, tea and soft drinks – with proceeds added to the fundraising total.
Zwemer said Saturday’s event was the 23rd craft fair, though not 23 consecutive years, noting that the craft fair returned after a two-year hiatus. She said different organizations have been the beneficiary of the event over the years, but proceeds from the last three have gone to the fire department.