Rick Hiemenz and Rosemary Rogers in Saint Francis kitchen.

The second on-site meal was served to 55+ vets and staff at Saint Francis House on Wednesday, May15.

Rosemary and Greg Rogers along with Rick Hiemenz prepared the delicious and plentiful meal consisting of pulled pork served on bread and topped with mashed potatoes and gravy with green beans as a side.  There were brownies, cake, and cookies for dessert.  A bottle of Mountain Dew was provided to each vet by St Francis House.   A special thanks goes to the Rogers for donating the food and coordinating its preparation.

Anna and Carl Suttor and John Bodensteiner were the other volunteers from the Assembly.   Jim Albright, Jim Grant, and Jim Gruenwald represented the HSV veterans' organizations.

On Wednesday evening, July 31, representatives of the Assembly and two Hot Springs Village Veteran's organizations prepared and served their third on-site meal at St Francis House. 

Scott Krantz, Dan Murphy, Scott Hornbruch, Jim Gruenewald, David Yard, and Jim Albright.

Scott Krantz transported his two gas grills for the cook out under threatening skies.  With Dan Murphy's very able assistance, the two knights prepared 64 burgers and 72 hot dogs for the 50+ vets, five staff, and the volunteers.  They also brought the buns, lettuce, pickles and all the condiments with John abd Carolyn Bodensteiner bringing the beans, potato chips, and cookies.  

The vet volunteers led by Jim Albright included fellow VFW members, Scott Hornbruch and David Yard, as well as American Legion Commander Jim Gruenwald. They brought the Cole slaw to round out the menu.  Refreshments were provided by Saint Francis House.

The next on-site meal is scheduled for October with chef Dave Salmen in charge of the menu.