Shriners Fish Fry pushed to November
By Staff Reports
Published in News on September 30, 2015 1:46 PM
The Wayne Shrine Club Fish Fry scheduled for this Friday has been postponed until Friday, Nov. 6, because of the rain, possibly heavy at times, expected over the next few days.
Shriner George Raecher announced the postponement this morning.
"The tickets people have already bought will be good for Nov. 6," he said. "Maybe we will sell even more."
Of particular concern is the potential damage the rain could do to the expensive cookers that are used to fry the fish, Raecher said. The units would cost about $65,000 to replace, he said.
All proceeds benefit the Shriners Hospitals for Children that provide free medical care for children 18 and younger.
Currently there are 28 local children being treated at the hospitals. The organization even pays for travel and lodging for the child and parents.
The times and locations for the Nov. 6 fish fry will not change, Raecher said.
Drive-through and eat-in plates will be available at the Herman Park Center with a drive through only in Mount Olive on N.C. 55 West next to Roberts Machine Shop. Tickets are $8 each and are tax deductible.