Edda Deike celebrated her 101st birthday February 17, 2008. The party was held at Kendalia Community Center with 115 family and friends. The meal was simple with BBQ and all the fixings. She is looking forward to being 102.

On February 20, 2008, Skeeter, who is the Advance Clown for the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus, visited the Live Oak Medical Center and performed for the residents (pictured to the right). Edda Deike received a balloon flower. The circus will be at Yett Park on March 7, to give two scheduled performances–5 PM and 7:30 PM.