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DICES thanks donors after 35 Christmas hampers

The Denman Island Community Education Society says donations and volunteers made its Christmas hamper program possible.

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The Denman Island Community Education Society says its Christmas hamper program delivered 35 hampers filled with food and gifts. ^[1]

The society thanked more than a hundred Denman Islanders who donated time, money or gifts, and said the packing and delivery day went smoothly with volunteers’ help. ^[1]

DICES also thanked the General Store team, the Community Hall, Evan Penner, Denman Island Hardware Store, Abraxas and the Times Colonist Christmas Fund for their contributions. ^[1]

The society says Executive Director Emily Guinane plans to take a year off for parental leave and it is seeking a temporary executive director. Applications are due Jan. 25. ^[1]

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