(MyBayCity Photos By Julie McCallum)

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Bay City Country Club Host Wine Tasting & Auction

Benefiting Nathan Weidner Children's Advocacy Center

February 22, 2009
By: Julie McCallum, Entertainment Editor

The Bay City Country Club hosted the Annual "Wines Around The World" on Friday, February 20, 2009.

All proceeds from this annual wine and auction event go directly to supporting the programs and services of the Nathan Weidner Children's Advocacy Center whose mission is to prevent child abuse and neglect through education and intervention.

There were 40 kinds of wine and 11 chef's with fantastic foods and distinctive wines, as well live and silent auctions and entertainment.

Jerre Cory, Executive Director and Master of Ceremonies, Dick Bork announce the nights festivities.

Cory, was happy with the turn out this year, "The weather cooperated better this year," Cory said. "Last year we had a snow storm."

Cory went on to say that "We are very fortunate and appreciate the generosity of the community and want to thank everyone including the businesses, sponsors and the contributors who support the Nathan Weidner Children's Advocacy Center."

Bork said, "Tickets were limited and we expanded the event area this year to make it more comfortable for everyone."



(Above Left) Greg Kimbrue (Kingfish Restaurant) pictured with Peggy Pudvan. (Above Right) Entertainment supplied by Doctor Lee Newton.



(Above) The event featured a silent auction including 70 items.



(Above) This smoked salmon display supplied by Heatherfields/Bay Valley, Chef Polly Christian.



(Above) Old City Hall/Chef Dave Feinauer - Chicken Coq au Vin Rouge.



(Above Left) Fred Garcia from US Foods Service. US Food Service generously donated the food for most of the vendors. (Above Right) Mike & Libby Ford of Saginaw. Mr. Ford is a former employee at the Country Club and normally worked the event. This year, the Fords were here to just enjoy the event and help on the bidding.



(Above Left) Enjoying the fine event, Mary & Rick Keyser (Keyser Chevrolet Buick) (Above Right) Marilyn Muler and Lance Munger were invited by their friends and said they would definitely be back next year.



(Above) In the Lounge area . . . It wouldn't be a gathering without Timothy's Fine Tobaccos.



(Above Left) Mark DeSanto visits with Starland Smith. Desanto donated a fishing trip in the silent auction. Smith, Essexville, said this was his first time at the event and enjoyed it very much. (Above Right) Dick and Janis Stasik (Sunshine State Retreat, Florida) smile for MyBayCity cameras.



(Above Left) Greg Kimbrue, announced the 3 items in the live auction (Above Right) Doug Wirt and Victoria Mackenzie (Bay Medical Foundation). Wirt was the highest bidder for the Mamma Mia Package for 2.



(Above) Doctor Mike and Sue Harpham (highest bidder) receiving the Piston Tickets Package.



(Above Left) Kraig and Janine Kubik. Mr Kubik is the General Manager of the Saginaw Bay Yacht Club and also the Treasurer of the Knights of Columbus. (Above Right) Bork pictured with Joann Luth owner of several of the McDonald's franchises in the area.