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VVA Chapter 528 and VFW Post 6695 join forces every year to offer the community special Fish Fries. Our chapter helps preparing the event, cutting up the fish, frying the fish and french frys, serving, KP duty, and general clean-up. The community really enjoys coming to our fish frys. Co-Chairing the Fish Fries this year are Ted Enright and Eugene Spurgess.
Starting on February 19th, VFW Post 6695 is hosting Lenten Season Fish Frys every Friday in the VFW Hall. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Come on in and enjoy the best fish fry in town. Doors open from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. We will be serving fried fish, baked fish, and chicken strips again this year. Fish is fried in peanut oil. Besides fish or chicken strips you also will receive cole slaw, roll and butter, choice of baked potatos, french fries, or macaroni and cheese. Children portions are also available $6.00 for 2 pieces. The price for the fish and chicken dinners again this year is $8.00. Child's portion (2 pieces) for only $6.00. 5 pieces for $9.00.
Check out our Fish Fry Web Page to see recent photos from the event.
Monday, February 22,
2010
14 members of the color guard were honored to be a part of the funeral procession for Marine Cpl. Jacob Turbett of Canton whose remains were returned from Afghanistan where he was killed. Our color guard as well as those from the VFW and the American Legion and the Patriot Guard were at Willow Run airport when his plane landed. An honor salute was given as the Marines moved his casket from the plane to the hearse. The procession then made its way under police escort from the airport to the Griffin Funeral Home on Ford Road in Canton. Considering the inclement weather it was amazing to see the large crowds who lined the roadways with American flags. The Canton Fire Dept. also had a huge American flag stretched across Canton Center Road (see photo). It brought a tear to everyone eye and we were very proud to be there for the Turbett family. He will be buried in Arlington Cemetery. Check out the photos from the Observer Newspaper: Photo 1, Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 6, Photo 7, and Photo 8.
Color Guardsman Ted Enright was able to take three photos. Photo 1, Photo 2, and Photo 3. The following photo of Ted was taken by the newspaper Photo 4
Friday, February 12,
2010
Jim Kimball, Don Dignan, and Ted Enright coordinate dozens of items wanted by troops serving overseas. 48 boxes were dropped off at the Post Office by members Ron King, Jim Kimball, Don Dignan, and Ted Enright. The boxes were off to support three groups: the Marines of G/2/2 Unit 73080 (a friend of Jime's son); Don's old unit D/2/16 1st Infantry Division and a newphew of Ted Enright who's unit is D Co. 5/158 AVN REGT Task Force Ready FOB Shindand APO AE 09354 in Afghanistan. Many members contributed cash for the mailing while many others brought it dozens of different items for the troops. Check out the following photos which were taken by Ted Enright. Jim Kimball & Ted Enright, Don Dignan & Ron King, and Jay Roberts & Darryll Bazman.
