Fish fry raises funds for foundation’s outreach

More than $1,000 was raised in the Brunswick Sheriff’s Charitable Foundation Fish Fry in Shallotte on Friday, Aug. 30.

Jackie Torok

From left, Brunswick County Sheriff’s Lt. Laurie Watson, office manager Patti Hewett, Nancy Adelis and Jan Snodgrass dish out the fish, cole slaw, potato salad and dinner rolls that go into each meal during the Brunswick Sheriff’s Charitable Foundation Fish Fry on Friday, Aug. 30 in Shallotte.

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Brunswick County Deputy Sheriff Jimbo Branson tilts a basket full of fried flounder, the centerpiece of the Brunswick Sheriff’s Charitable Foundation Fish Fry, over a fryer full of oil Friday, Aug. 30 in Shallotte.

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Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Chaplain Brad Ferguson prepares cole slaw for the Brunswick Sheriff’s Charitable Foundation Fish Fry in Shallotte on Friday, Aug. 30. Ferguson said money raised by the foundation goes to charity, a victims’ assistance fund and the Sunshine Fund, which was recently established to help sheriff’s office staff members facing crisis.

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From left, N.C. Highway Patrol 1st Sgt. Tim Daniels, Fran Carlsen, Lt. Mike Allen, and Capt. Roger Harrington gather under a tent for the Brunswick Sheriff’s Charitable Foundation Fish Fry on Friday, Aug. 30 in Shallotte.

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From left, Bill Mathews, his wife Jayne, director of the Brunswick County Volunteer Center, Shallotte Mayor Sara McCullough, Cindy Babson, coordinator for the town of Shallotte, Marjorie Roach and Peggy Acree enjoy the Brunswick Sheriff’s Charitable Foundation Fish Fry on Friday, Aug. 30 in Shallotte.

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Monique Stenquist, chairwoman of the Brunswick Sheriff’s Charitable Foundation, takes tickets and sells T-shirts and koozies to support the foundation’s mission during its fish fry fundraiser Friday, Aug. 30, in Shallotte.

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Rich Gagliano of Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Volunteer Services shows the contents of a meal during the Brunswick Sheriff’s Charitable Foundation Fish Fry on Friday, Aug. 30 in Shallotte. The event raised funds to help build permanent charitable capital that supports programs and provides services that enhance the quality of life for all Brunswick County residents.

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Monique Stenquist, chairwoman of the foundation, said 170 meals were sold during the lunchtime event on N.C. 130, in the parking lot behind First Community Bank.

The total amount raised, minus expenses, came to $1,072, Stenquist said. The fish was caught and donated by anglers who participated in a recent fishing tournament by Sheriff John Ingram to raise money for his campaign, she said.

Money raised by the foundation goes to charity, a victims’ assistance fund and the Sunshine Fund, which was recently established to help sheriff’s office staff members who are facing crisis, such as a house fire, Stenquist said. The fish fry proceeds are going into the Sunshine Fund.

The foundation’s biggest fundraiser is the annual charity ball, set for March 6 next year, Stenquist said. The amount of available funding each year varies based on the success of the ball.

Smaller fundraisers also will be planned after the start of the year, Stenquist said.

The foundation is in the process of accepting applications for funding from charities and nonprofits serving Brunswick County residents. Stenquist said a committee will chose up to three of them to receive money from the foundation’s charity ball.
To be considered for funding, nonprofits or charities should mail applications to the Brunswick Sheriff’s Charitable Foundation Inc., P.O. Box 10820, Southport NC 28461. Applications are available on the foundation’s website, www.sheriffscharity.com.

Jackie Torok is the managing editor of the Beacon. Reach her at 754-6890 or editor@brunswickbeacon.com.