Shriner’s fish fry and draw on Jan. 16

Jeff Helsdon, Editor

Planning is underway for the Shriners annual Fish Fry and Elimination Draw.

Held on Friday, Jan. 16 this year, the annual event is two events in one.

“You do not have to have an elimination draw ticket to attend the event,” said Shriner John Danbrook. “Basically, the fry is the host for the event.”

The annual event started when there was an issue with scheduling for the arena for the pork barbecue a few years ago. Instead, the elimination draw and fish fry was held. It was such a success, the group decided to continue it.

Tickets for the elimination draw are $100 each, and only 400 are sold. The 100th, 200th and 300th ticket draw will all receive $100 each. The last ticket drawn will receive $20,000. Danbrook reinforced this gives people a one in 400 chance of winning $20,000.

Tickets for the draw are available from Shrine Club members and Danbrook Automotive.

The fish fry will feature all-you-can-eat fish, which will be pickerel. Tickets are $30 and will be available at the door.

Proceeds from the event will go to local and Shriner’s hospitals.