[Dave Casey]

Received a call from Dean on Friday that regretfully they are cancelling their gathering. A virus outbreak in their area is to blame .

I was out of town and couldn't post this until now, sorry for the delay.

Dean's annual Christmas party will live on in spirit only for the second Christmas season in a row. Dean, his family and business will certainly miss hosting this event, but request that everyone do what they can for charity. Dean's gathering has always collected food and made a donation to a number of good causes.

The entire Cook family wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

I am posting this at Dean's request, and hope to see you next year ! ! ! !
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