The feasting begins in Coleville!

By Joan Janzen

COLEVILLE – The community of Coleville kicked off the fowl supper season in the region on Sunday, September 28. No advance tickets were required; it was first come, first served, for as long as the supply of delicious food lasted. And it lasted a long time.

Hungry guests streamed into the Coleville Community Hall on Sunday, September 28, for the first fowl supper of the season. In spite of a two-hour power outage earlier in the afternoon, the delicious meal was served right on time. PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN

People began lining up a half-hour before the doors were scheduled to open. It was a beautiful, sunny day, and everyone enjoyed visiting with friends while they waited.

There was a minor wrench thrown into the Coleville cooks’ schedule when a two-hour power outage hit earlier in the afternoon. However, rural people are famous for their ingenuity, and volunteers quickly hauled generators and barbecues to the hall to get the job done. The doors opened just fifteen minutes after the scheduled time. The food was abundant and delicious, and the volunteers were adept at replenishing the serving trays.

Hungry guests streamed into the Coleville Community Hall for over an hour, either staying for a sit-down meal or carrying away take-out containers. Those who stayed were served coffee by energetic, friendly youngsters who also helped clear the tables.

All proceeds from the meal went to support the Coleville Licensed Daycare Committee and Coleville Playschool. This was the first of many feasting events yet to come to a community near you.