Unofficial Ladies Auxiliary Club of Rockport hosts appreciation lunch for first responders
The “Unofficial Ladies Auxiliary Club of Rockport” hosted the third annual first responders appreciation lunch on Oct. 26. Pictured from left to right are, Tom Bridges, Keirsten Delano, Michelle Gagne Hannan, Lori Bridges, Marci Casas, Michelle Chamberlain and Maggie Timmermann. (Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
Let the feast begin! (Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
What is the total number of calories on this table? (Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
Rockport Police Officer Tony Del Vecchio and his son, Frances, who later woke up from his nap to enjoy the festivities and meet some first responders. (Photo by Maggie Timmermann)
Camden firefighter Bob Oxton and Michelle Gagne Hannan. (Photo by Maggie Timmermann)
Rockport Police Officer Chris Taylor was one of the raffle prize winners. (Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
Police Chief Randy Gagne was another raffle winner. (Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
(Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
Andrew Lowe cheerfully accepts his raffle prize. (Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
Marci Casas and Frances. (Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
Awesome cupcakes! (Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
Looks like Police Chief Randy Gagne is happy that his ticket was selected during the raffle. (Photo by Maggie Timmerman)
Keirsten Delano, Rockport Fire Chief Jason Peasley (center) and Owen Casas. (Photo by Maggie Timmermann)
Camden Police Officer Mark Bennett is a winner! (Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
(Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
Care packages were packed up and delivered to the Knox Regional Communications Center and other first responders who did not attend the luncheon. (Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
Marci Casas and her father, Keryn Annis. (Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
Sweets galore! (Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
Camden Police Detective Curt Andrick is another winner in the raffle. (Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
A sample of the raffle prizes donated by many local businesses. (Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
Tom and Lori Bridges of Rockport made a delicious Shepherd’s Pie and assisted at the event. (Photo by Maggie Timmermann)
Police Chief Gagne is really a big softie... (Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
Rockport Town Manager thanks the first responders. (Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
Michelle Chamberlain delivers a raffle prize to Knox County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Tim Carroll. (Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
The buffet table! (Photo by Maggie Timmermann)
(Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
More leftovers are packed up. (Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
(Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
(Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
(Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
The “Unofficial Ladies Auxiliary Club of Rockport” hosted the third annual first responders appreciation lunch on Oct. 26. Pictured from left to right are, Tom Bridges, Keirsten Delano, Michelle Gagne Hannan, Lori Bridges, Marci Casas, Michelle Chamberlain and Maggie Timmermann. (Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
Let the feast begin! (Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
What is the total number of calories on this table? (Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
Rockport Police Officer Tony Del Vecchio and his son, Frances, who later woke up from his nap to enjoy the festivities and meet some first responders. (Photo by Maggie Timmermann)
Camden firefighter Bob Oxton and Michelle Gagne Hannan. (Photo by Maggie Timmermann)
Rockport Police Officer Chris Taylor was one of the raffle prize winners. (Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
Police Chief Randy Gagne was another raffle winner. (Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
(Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
Andrew Lowe cheerfully accepts his raffle prize. (Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
Marci Casas and Frances. (Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
Awesome cupcakes! (Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
Looks like Police Chief Randy Gagne is happy that his ticket was selected during the raffle. (Photo by Maggie Timmerman)
Keirsten Delano, Rockport Fire Chief Jason Peasley (center) and Owen Casas. (Photo by Maggie Timmermann)
Camden Police Officer Mark Bennett is a winner! (Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
(Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
Care packages were packed up and delivered to the Knox Regional Communications Center and other first responders who did not attend the luncheon. (Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
Marci Casas and her father, Keryn Annis. (Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
Sweets galore! (Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
Camden Police Detective Curt Andrick is another winner in the raffle. (Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
A sample of the raffle prizes donated by many local businesses. (Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
Tom and Lori Bridges of Rockport made a delicious Shepherd’s Pie and assisted at the event. (Photo by Maggie Timmermann)
Police Chief Gagne is really a big softie... (Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
Rockport Town Manager thanks the first responders. (Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
Michelle Chamberlain delivers a raffle prize to Knox County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Tim Carroll. (Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
The buffet table! (Photo by Maggie Timmermann)
(Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
More leftovers are packed up. (Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
(Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
(Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
(Photo by Sarah Shepherd)
ROCKPORT — The parking lot at the Rockport Masonic Lodge was full on a late October afternoon, with most spots occupied by first responder vehicles, representing public works, law enforcement and fire departments in Knox County.
No, there was not a mandatory training or special drill taking place inside the lodge. Instead, the “Unofficial Ladies Auxiliary Club of Rockport” were hosting their third annual appreciation lunch for Knox County first responders.
The club members are Michelle Gagne Hannan, Maggie Timmermann, Michelle Chamberlain, Keirsten Delano and Marci Casas.
“The club’s goal is to host this event annually to thank the men and women of this community that put their lives on the line each and every day,” Hannan said, who is sister of Camden-Rockport Police Chief Randy Gagne. “We hope we never have to call on them but it’s comforting knowing that when we need them, they will be there.”
Approximately 35 first responders attended the event on Oct. 26 and several care packages of leftovers were packed up and delivered to the Knox Regional Communications Center and other police and fire departments for first responders, feeding those who were unable to attend or working a later shift.
The menu which was extensive with several entrees and desserts, mostly donated from local businesses, and filled several tables pushed together to form two long buffet stations.
But, it was not all about having a sumptuous buffet to recognize the first responders. Several businesses also donated raffle prizes including several gift certificates, a Dewalt chainsaw and a Smokey Joe premium charcoal grill.
“We live in a very generous community. Our small businesses are asked on many occasions to donate to a variety of worthy causes and they are always so willing to help. We couldn’t put on this type of event without their support,” Hannan said.
Donors who supported the third annual first responders lunch with donations of food and raffle prizes include:
Aldermere Farms, Camden Hannaford, Camden Subway, Coffee on the Porch, 40 Paper, Fresh off the Farm, Goose River Farm Stand, Graffam Brothers, Hammond Lumber, Home Depot, Laugh Loud Smile Big, Lowes, Maine Lobster Festival, Market Basket, Rankins, River Ducks, Rockport Masonic Lodge, Rosalie Joy Bakery, Shaws, Studio 134, The Rockport Diner, The Samoset Resort, The Whitman Family, and Western Auto.
Reach Sarah Shepherd at news @penbaypilot.com
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