Oh What a Night!

My dad, Junie Mattingly, was surprised when Heather French Henry took a seat in his lap at the start of the cake auction! The crowd was very amused, as you can see from the faces in the background.

Chaaaales Lancaster demonstrates his smooth moves on Mitzi Avritt by taking her hand as if to kiss it---then kissed his own instead!

Heather French Henry, Steve Henry, Connie Raikes and Barry Brady at the head table, reacting to Mike Weaver's address to the gathering...

Cee Cee and friends enjoy the meal.

Jody Haydon & Joe Denny Raley seem glad to see one another...

A group of past and present elected Marion County officials converse before dinner...

Mmmmm! Dinner!

A view of the crowd...

District Judge candidate Amy Sullivan Anderson was on hand...

As was District Judge candidate Jim Avritt, Jr....

Veterans pose with Colonel Mike Weaver...

Connie Raikes at the podium, about to deliver the prayer...

Heather French Henry shows offr the most expensive cake in Marion County...

County Judge Executive Dave Hourigan was the winner of the Jam Cake and a kiss on the cheek from Kentucky's former Miss America...

County Attorney Joe Mattingly leaves the table after having a word with Col. Weaver...

Dr. Joe Green greets Attorney General Greg Stumbo...

Pledging allegiance to our flag...

Farmers pose with Col. Mike Weaver...

And I had to end this with a black & white version of my favorite picture of the night...

mdm