Bob Manners is a local paramedic, volunteer firefighter, part time police officer and community leader who has dedicated his life to  serving the communities of Franklin County as a first responder and educator. Bob has had a hand in mentoring a vast majority of the first responders currently working in our area and has worked on countless local initiatives meant to keep our communities safe such as infant car seat inspection and installment, EMS education, community safety days, CPR classes and so much more.

Recently Bob was diagnosed with Lymphoma and has been out of work fighting the disease and receiving treatment. While Bob fights for his health, it’s time that we as a community come together to support yhim in his time of need.

We will be holding a loaded baked potato sale and basket raffle at Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield on Thursday May 18th from 2pm to 4pm.

Raffle prizes will include: lottery ticket trees, wine, gardening & fishing supplies, treats from Herrells, local honey & jam, a homemade quilt and more! Tickets will be 1 for $1 or 12 for $10 & loaded baked potatoes made to order will be available as supplies last for $6.

Please join us in supporting the Manners clan in their time of need!