84 East hosts annual fish fry fundraiser Saturday

Pennylynn Webb, Palestine Herald-Press, Texas
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Apr. 25—Volunteer firefighters not only fry up the fish—they catch 'em, too, for this annual fundraiser.

The 84 East Volunteer Fire Department is hosting its annual Fundraiser and Fish Fry from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at its station, Anderson County Road 385. Take the second entrance at Circle R Lake in Palestine and follow the signs on Highway 84 to get a taste for yourself.

"This year we are raising money to purchase a new fire engine," said Tanya Fox, assistant fire chief. "This is typically our biggest fundraiser of the year. We actually catch our own catfish to fry."

The 84 East VFD, founded in 1982, covers 120-square miles, providing mutual aid to surrounding departments.

Fox said although 84 East has a contract with Anderson County to provide fire service for $20,000, it typically spends $15,000 over-and-above that annually for the department's operational budget, fire school training for members, equipment, gas, vehicle maintenance, etc.

For a minimum contribution of $12 per plate, participants will receive fried catfish, coleslaw, beans, tater tots, hushpuppies, trimmings, desserts and drinks.

Dine-in and carry-out options are available.

Donations of desserts are appreciated.