Volunteer Bette Thompson prepares to serve an attendee some dessert from a well-stocked table.
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Todd and Laura Mowery and Stephanie and Curtis Strange are happy to be serving the community.
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June and Russ Emory and Barbara Nichols have the tables set for the families to enjoy their Thanksgiving dinner.
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The Vernon family makes serving others during the holiday season a fun family affair. Pictured are, from left to right, Olivia, Sarita, Cale, Silas, Mya and Tony Vernon.
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Hannah Watkins and Don Miller are all smiles and ready to greet the diners.
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Bolivar City Fire Chief Brent Watkins and daughters Hannah and Addison keep the tradition of serving the community at the annual dinner going.
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Bolivar City firefighters Jose Puente, Liz Altic and Richard Barnes are happy to serve the Thanksgiving meal and enjoy being a part of the community event.
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Nancy Havise with Open Hearts Methodist Church, center, helps Bolivar City Fire Department firefighters Jose Puente, Liz Altic and Richard Barnes get ready to serve the meal.
Many community members — both those giving and those receiving — had a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. Open Hearts United Methodist Church hosted its annual community dinner on Thanksgiving Day Thursday, Nov. 25. While indoor seating was available, volunteers also passed out meals via a drive-thru at the church, located at the corner of North Main Avenue and East Division Street.
