It was a toss-up whether the home of Harry and Mary Jo Steltmann had more holly or more jolly.
The Steltmanns hosted more than 100 guests who attended the Palm Aire Women's Club Holly Jolly fundraiser Dec. 4.
The holly came in the tremendous decorations the Steltmanns had in every nook and cranny of their home. The jolly involved a wonderful party and the fact the event raises funds for scholarships and other charities.
Jan Ganz, the chairwoman of the event, said more than $13,000 in scholarships would be presented to students attending the State College of Florida and Manatee Tech.
It was the fundraiser's third year.
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Harry and Mary Jo Steltmann host the Palm Aire Women' s Club Holly Jolly event on Dec. 4 at their home.
Dave and Tina Pinho turned out for a good cause.
Patti Hernandez, Meg Garofalo, Jan Lane, Patti Peotter-Bettes and Peggy Fainelli helped raise scholarship funds at the Holly Jolly fundraiser.
Mark Sellner enjoys the Holly Jolly spread.
No one went hungry at the Holly Jolly event.
Michael and Leo LaPlante and Amy and Lee Amberg support the Holly Jolly fundraiser.
Bonnie Calliotte and Julie Lee look forward to the Holly Jolly each year.
Mary and John Amanti chat with Margaret Bennett at the Holly Jolly.
Harry and Mary Jo Steltmann had decorations everywhere.
Susan and Terry Romine and Sherry Coles enjoy the Holly Jolly.
Jim Introne is smiling after coming away from the food line.
Those at the Holly Jolly could snack until they drop.
It wasn' t tough to tell the Holly Jolly is held during the Holiday season.
The Steltmanns had a reminder about the importance of the season.
Even the bedrooms were decorated and open to Holly Jolly patrons to check out.
Mary Jo Steltmann decorated all the rooms, including the bathroom.
Even as the Holly Jolly attendees left, Mary Jo Steltmann had company.
