East Side Wine Walkers pass in and out of State Theater in Downtown Bay City where they picked up event souvenir glasses.

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East Side Wine Walk 2007 Basks in Summer Sunshine

80 Degree Weather Welcomes Wine Walkers to Downtown Bay City

September 23, 2007
By: O. J. Cunningham

"It was just a perfect day for wine in downtown Bay City," said Katie Ross, Marketing and Event Coordinator for Downtown Management Board.

"We want to thank all the participating establishments for their support of the event," Ross went on. "We could never do it without their support."

There seemed to be a number of "first-timers" at the 2007 East Side Wine Walk. Meagan Brady, a teacher in the Hampton School System was having a wonderful time at Old City Hall with friends Denise Kluka and Patti Perry. "We're having so much fun," Brady said. "Every year I want to go but it slips by. This year we all said . . . "We're Just Going."

A very busy Tony Jeske, Manager at Old Cit Hall, was taking care of details as hundreds of Wine Walkers passed through Old City Hall. "We we're ready and had everything on display at 4:00 pm," Jeske said. "We always have such a huge crowd. We try real hard to make it an enjoyable experience for anyone on tour."

It appeared that Jeske had succeeded.

At Gatzby's, just around the corner, Wendy Revette and Kristen Russell were offering wine to a full house. One customer at Gatzby's, Molly Smekar, was also on tour for the first time. "I love wine and I love downtown Bay City" Smekar said smiling. "We're all having a glorious time today."

THE GATZBY TEN - Having fun at the 2007 East Side Wine Walk are: (Front) Karin Johnson and Kathy Bank. (Left to Right) Michelle Strasz, Brandee Bruman, Tracey Finney, Millie Beskers-Croth, Mandy Dresch, Holly Humphreys, Marie Martinski and Karen Shann.
(MyBayCity Photo by O. J. Cunningham)

Old City Hall Manager Tony Jeske checks with Sous Chef, Dave Feinauer during the Thursday night Wine Walk.

Tom Doran (Fabiano Brothers), Mike Asuncion (Palm Bay Imports) and Jerome Hasenpflug (Palm Bay) enjoying the night at Old City Hall.

Candace Bales (Downtown Bay City) hands out souvenir glass to Sand Lopez and Corey Whalen at the State Theater.

Wendy Revette (Right) and Kristen Russell serve wine to first-timer Molly Smekar at Gatzby's during the 2007 East Side Wine Walk.

Denise Kluka, Patti Perry and Meagan Brady stand in line at Old City Hall to savor the fine food prepared for the 2007 East Side Wine Walk.
(MyBayCity Photo by O. J. Cunningham)