The Annual Somerville Fire Department's Fund Raiser is held at the American Legion hall with great food catered by Mantey's Catering.
What a feast there is!
Who would not love Barbequed chicken, beef and sausage! Huge portions of all three of these meats were served in large to-go boxes. Included in the meal were hot twiced baked potatoes, the most delicious spicy black beans, a deli pickle, a warm slice of bread. On a separate table each guest could select a dessert of choice --- oh, dear, these homemade desserts all looked so yummy!
Trust me....from this one to-go boxed meal I had three meals!
From ticket sales, purchase of a meal(s), the silent auction and the regular auction, the money raised helps the Fire Department with all their yearly expenses. The community turned out in force for this one! What a great event!
I enjoyed every minute of it.
Connie Mantey, co-owner of Mantey's Catering said they had served over 800 meals that day! And the meal was only $7.00!
Meet our neighbor across the street in the big white house. This is Missy Tharp. Here Missy is determining which items she and her husband, Kenny, will bid on.
The Tharp family own the Overall Lumber Company in Somerville and are very active in the development of Somerville. Missy just won the election to be on the Somerville ISD Board. We are happy for that. She is a hard, dedicated worker.
The Tharps donated some really nice items to the auction to benefit the Fire Department.
Nice people and the view of their home and property from our front porch is spectacular, as many of you know.
This is our dear friend, Connie Mantey! She is one of the sweetest gals you will ever meet!
If ever I have seen a hard worker with a fabulous attitude, it is Connie. She is a blessing to be around!
Her family is heavily involved with the Somerville Fire Department.
Gene Welch is Bud's cousin who also lives in Somerville.
Gene's wife, Marilyn, could not attend the benefit due to health challenges. Marilyn is a fabulous pianist, cook and has a generous heart.
Gene and Marilyn are two of the most pleasant folks to be around.
Bill and Julie Smith are dear, sweet folks from Somerville.
I first met this couple at the first
Arts At The Lake meeting I attended by invitation. Julie is the Secretary/Treasurer for the organization. Bill is a retired attorney, and gives his valuable legal interpretations and insights as our organization is beginning to take some shape.
Believing this is a venture Somerville needs to connect Lake Somerville patrons to the town of Somerville, I accepted an invitation several weeks ago to be on the board of directors.
Although I see such great potential of the
Arts At The Lake and their mission statement, I have become aware that my attentions need to be in another direction.
I resigned my position just this week.
Sunday's community activity and involvement with the Fire Department Benefit was truly a great time for me. Our fire fighters do so much more than fight fires for our town and county, they are some of the most friendly people!
We live in the best little town ever!
The Annual Somerville Fire Department's Fund Raiser is held at the American Legion hall with great food catered by Mantey's Catering.
What a feast there is!
Who would not love Barbequed chicken, beef and sausage! Huge portions of all three of these meats were served in large to-go boxes. Included in the meal were hot twiced baked potatoes, the most delicious spicy black beans, a deli pickle, a warm slice of bread. On a separate table each guest could select a dessert of choice --- oh, dear, these homemade desserts all looked so yummy!
Trust me....from this one to-go boxed meal I had three meals!
From ticket sales, purchase of a meal(s), the silent auction and the regular auction, the money raised helps the Fire Department with all their yearly expenses. The community turned out in force for this one! What a great event!
I enjoyed every minute of it.
Connie Mantey, co-owner of Mantey's Catering said they had served over 800 meals that day! And the meal was only $7.00!
Meet our neighbor across the street in the big white house. This is Missy Tharp. Here Missy is determining which items she and her husband, Kenny, will bid on.
The Tharp family own the Overall Lumber Company in Somerville and are very active in the development of Somerville. Missy just won the election to be on the Somerville ISD Board. We are happy for that. She is a hard, dedicated worker.
The Tharps donated some really nice items to the auction to benefit the Fire Department.
Nice people and the view of their home and property from our front porch is spectacular, as many of you know.
This is our dear friend, Connie Mantey! She is one of the sweetest gals you will ever meet!
If ever I have seen a hard worker with a fabulous attitude, it is Connie. She is a blessing to be around!
Her family is heavily involved with the Somerville Fire Department.
Gene Welch is Bud's cousin who also lives in Somerville.
Gene's wife, Marilyn, could not attend the benefit due to health challenges. Marilyn is a fabulous pianist, cook and has a generous heart.
Gene and Marilyn are two of the most pleasant folks to be around.
Bill and Julie Smith are dear, sweet folks from Somerville.
I first met this couple at the first Arts At The Lake meeting I attended by invitation. Julie is the Secretary/Treasurer for the organization. Bill is a retired attorney, and gives his valuable legal interpretations and insights as our organization is beginning to take some shape.
Believing this is a venture Somerville needs to connect Lake Somerville patrons to the town of Somerville, I accepted an invitation several weeks ago to be on the board of directors.
Although I see such great potential of the Arts At The Lake and their mission statement, I have become aware that my attentions need to be in another direction.
I resigned my position just this week.
Sunday's community activity and involvement with the Fire Department Benefit was truly a great time for me. Our fire fighters do so much more than fight fires for our town and county, they are some of the most friendly people!
We live in the best little town ever!
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