Tavistock Men's Club fish fry reels in another successful year

John Schultz, left, and Diane serve additional portions of pickerel to guests enjoying the all-you-can-eat fish fry at the Tavistock Men's Club. Gary West photo

By Gary West

More than 600 people packed the Tavistock Men's Club facilities last Wednesday evening for the club's annual fish fry, making it another successful fundraiser for the community organization.

Fish lovers from across the area lined up to enjoy what many described as some of the best all-you-can-eat pickerel dinners around.

Along with generous portions of freshly prepared fish, guests were treated to fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce and ice cream for dessert.

Judging by the comments heard throughout the clubhouse and hall, those attending left satisfied.

"Wasn't that about the best fish dinner you could ever have thought possible?" was a common sentiment shared by diners during the evening.

The event required the efforts of numerous volunteers, including club members, their spouses and other community supporters, who worked together to keep the serving lines moving smoothly.

In addition to serving guests at the hall, volunteers also prepared takeout meals for people unable to attend, including local farmers busy working in the fields during the spring planting season.

Tavistock Men's Club president Brian Boland and fish-fry chair Ross Schumm said they were pleased with the turnout and thanked area residents for their continued support of the annual fundraiser.

Many visitors also took the opportunity to purchase some of the Men's Club's well-known sauerkraut before heading home.

Club members reminded residents that quantities are limited and encouraged anyone interested in purchasing sauerkraut to do so before it sells out.