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The Amazing Fish Fry


We're are looking forward to the historic 25th year of the Holy Name Frydays of Lent starting in February of 2006. Since 1982, the Holy Name Men's Club has offered a weekly Lenten Fish Fry to its parishoners and the public. Annually, over 14,000 dinners are served. The Fish Fry dates for our 25th season are Feb. 24 (a pre-Lenten Fish Fry); March: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; and April 7. We do not serve on Good Friday. Our all-you can eat dinners are $7 for adults and $5 for seniors and children under 12, are served from 5 to 8 p.m. Although, we continue to fry the fish until everyone is fed. It's almost biblical. SKINNY GARY: All photos on this page, courtesy of Gary Bergstrom. Thanks, Gary. If club members should notice any missing or incorrect identifications on this or any other page please notify the Web site by using the email link on the Contact the Men's Club page.

How It Works STARTING POINT: Our line begins at the southwest doors of Holy Name Grade School, 2901 Fontenelle Boulevard, and often wraps around the building. The average wait is 45 minutes. A special portion of your visit is usually "The Line." It's here you renew old friendships and discover new ones while making your way to dinner. Our line snakes through "the tunnel" that connects the school and the cafeteria where the Fish Fry is held. Often people enjoy the beverages they bring with them during the wait. POPULAR STOP: At the end of the tunnel, Fish Fry patrons find the first of two complimentary beer stands. We hope this is a welcome payoff for your patience. Wes Frain,left, and Jamie Pflug, right, keep the beer flowing smooth. CUTTING UP: While you're in line, we're preparing dinner. From left, Tom Morrissey, Dave Smoot and Tom Carew take a shift at the cutting table. Master Breaders: Our breaders soak the fish in an egg and beer batter and then tumble it through a barrel of breading so it is thoroughly coated. Joe Kidd, left, and John Boone work hard to keep up with the demand. Just another note about our breaders. They are actually the only unionized portion of our work force. The International Brotherhood of Breaders' contract mandates that their workers receive at least two beers every hour to keep up their strength through a long, long night. DEEP-FRIED GOODNESS: Our cooks (from the rear, Mike Albright, Joe Peklo, Shawn Peterson and Dan Carruthers, keep a careful eye on each batch of fish and french fries. Here, they change the oil in one of our deep fryers to ensure the last batch cooked is as good as the first. Just a note about our cooks. These guys get really hot so some time back they tried to fry in the nude to stay cool but the grease splatters pretty much put a stop to that real quick. (They're cooks, not rocket scientists.) CHOW TIME: You'll receive generous portions of fish, fries and coleslaw. Then you pick up your white or wheat bread and special sauces for the fish. If you want seconds, bring your plate back up. We'll take care of you. Bob Allison, center, makes sure the bread line is well-stocked. TAKE YOUR PICK: We proudly serve Coca-Cola products and smooth-drinking Busch Light. At left, Angela Long draws a Coke while, at right, Mike Peters appears pretty happy about his choice of beverage as Roy Cowart pours a pitcher. RUBBING ELBOWS: Find a table and pull up chair. You never know who might be your neighbor. Here, then-Gov. Ben Nelson and now U.S. Senator Nelson, chats with our emcee Tom Lahood. Politicians often volunteer to help clean tables to try and influence votes. Sen. Nelson, however, just likes to drop in on his old friends at H.N. even when he's not on the ballot. LIKE ROYALTY: Want to get away from the crowd? Don't like to eat off a cardboard plate? Each week we raffle off special side tables where you are served our best, complete with beverages, on a white linen tablecloth with fine china place settings. LEAVE ROOM FOR ICE CREAM: Our soft-serve ice cream machine makes wonderful dessert. Just ask this special panel of experts. They agree our ice cream, like the Holy Name Fish Fry overall, is the best around. Thank you for your support! The Holy Name Men's Club So? What did you think?









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