FLIPPIN' FRIES - Emily Steffen has it all under control as she cooks French Fries at the 2008 Nathan Weidner Fundraiser at Vet's Park.
2008 Nathan Weidner Chicken Barbeque Features Food, Fun & Fundraising
Four Graduating High School Seniors Awarded Scholarships to Delta College
August 10, 2008
By: O. J. Cunningham
The 12th Annual Nathan Weidner Chicken Barbeque went off without a hitch again in 2008.
"It's just so wonderful every year," said Weidener Public Relations Director, Mary Garcia. Garcia was sitting with Delta College scholarship winners Alexandra Marvin, Jennifer Christensen and Raquel Flores. Raymond McIntosh had already left for the day. "We've given out over $200,000 in scholarships since we started," Garcia said proudly.
Corporate Gold Sponsors for the event are: T&T of Saginaw,
Wirt Stone Dock - Doug Wirt,
Independent Bank,
Supreme Floor Covering Inc.,
Dore Riverview Complex,
Maxwell Pitts Co.,
Charter Communications, and
Dow Corning Corporation.
Garcia said (as usual) the weather has been touch & go. "But everybody's enjoying themselves, eating chicken and supporting this wonderful cause," Garcia said.
SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS sit with Nathan Weidner Public Relations Director Mary Garcia. (L/R) Alexandra Marvin (All Saints), Mary Garcia, Jennifer Christensen (Garber) and Racquel Flores (BC Central). The three graduating seniors along with Raymond McIntosh all received 2-year full-ride scholarships to Delta College.
(MyBayCity Photo by O. J. Cunningham)
(MyBayCity Photo by O. J. Cunningham)
STAR RIDING & TOURING ASSOCIATION (CHAPTER 266) - Stevens' Cycle sponsors the motorcycle club pictured above. The members were on hand to enjoy the food and fun and to raise money for a good cause. (And they almost won a cake.)
(MyBayCity Photo by O. J. Cunningham)
KNIGHT OF COLUMBUS CLOWNS - Raindrop (Left) and Willie (Right) were on hand during the chicken barbeque to make the young ones smile. It looks like it's working. Pictured with the clowns are: Kelsey Rosebrock, Haley Rosebrock and Olivia Weidner.
(MyBayCity Photo by O. J. Cunningham)
SAME COOKS, DIFFERENT CHICKEN - The best chicken chefs in the county were back in action at the 2008 Nathan Weidner Fundraiser. Pictured above are: (L/R) Pam Davidson, Bryan Moon, Beatrice Carmona, John Carmona, Charlie Ulman, Dave Bedell, Patrick Steffen and Tracy Bedell.
(MyBayCity Photo by O. J. Cunningham)
THAT'S SOME GOOD LOOKING CHICKEN - YUMMY!!
(MyBayCity Photo by O. J. Cunningham)
THE ILLUSIONIST, JASON JEWELL is always surrounded by beautiful women. (L/R)Diane Schutt, Kayla Schutt, Jewell and Cissy Staudacher. Jewell was performing sleight of hand magic to entertain guests in the Big Tent.
(MyBayCity Photo by O. J. Cunningham)
BRANDED HEART - The girls from Branded Heart sang to the delight of the big crowd in the Nathan Weidner Entertainment Tent. (L/R) "Juice" Weiss, Sarah Jane and Deb Freed.
(MyBayCity Photo by O. J. Cunningham)
GOOD FOOD & GOOD COMPANY (L/R) Shirley Clemens, Bill Vogel, Patty Hubert and Doris Mance take a moment from their volunteer duties to pose for MyBayCity cameras.
(MyBayCity Photo by O. J. Cunningham)
Come on down and join us for a delicious chicken dinner, live entertainment, bingo, cake walk, children's play area, train rides, bounce house, big 6 wheel, and MORE!!! It is great fun for the whole family, plus you will be helping support the community. The Nathan Weidner Foundation provides scholarships for financially challenged youth and helps support the Child Advocacy Center for abused children in Bay County.
