Jean Sherriff, president of the Dorcas Ladies of the Osoyoos United Church, presents a $1,000 cheque to the Osoyoos Volunteer Fire Department recently at the fire hall. The money is earmarked to help pay for firefighter training. The Dorcas Ladies raise money through the United Church Thrift Store, which is staffed by volunteers from the group. Last year, Dorcas Ladies donated about $24,000 to various local non-profits and charities. Volunteer firefighters on hand for the presentation were, front row (left to right) Blake Loura, Sherriff, Bill Rogue, Garth Kunz, Todd Kunz, Wyatt Thomson and Dustin Currell. In the back row were Colin Lancaster (left) and Ryan McCaskill. (Photo supplied)

Jean Sherriff, president of the Dorcas Ladies of the Osoyoos United Church, presents a $1,000 cheque to the Osoyoos Volunteer Fire Department recently at the fire hall. The money is earmarked to help pay for firefighter training. The Dorcas Ladies raise money through the United Church Thrift Store, which is staffed by volunteers from the group. Last year, Dorcas Ladies donated about $24,000 to various local non-profits and charities. Volunteer firefighters on hand for the presentation were, front row (left to right) Blake Loura, Sherriff, Bill Rogue, Garth Kunz, Todd Kunz, Wyatt Thomson and Dustin Currell. In the back row were Colin Lancaster (left) and Ryan McCaskill. (Photo supplied)