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Graced by a perfect weather day for the second year in a row, the “Country Day at Pardon Gray” event was a tremendous success! In sun shine and perfect temperatures, children and adults alike enjoy a day full of activities, entertainment and great food. All day long the crowd was enthusiastic and active.
Both children and parents lined up for fun activities with excitement and happiness written all over their faces. Pony rides provided by Roseland Acres Equestrian Center, a petting zoo, face painting, pumpkin decorating, a children’s obstacle course and games such as bean bag toss and gourd hunting competed for attention – and all were busy the entire day.
In addition, hundreds had a chance to see a brand new Tiverton Police car, fire vehicles and heavy equipment; take a hay ride and watch the exciting tractor pull competition. The country band, Country Memories, kept the air filled with music while the Town Howlers square dance club strutted their stuff to much appreciation and applause from the crowd.
When people got hungry, there was no need to go home. Cooked right there at the grill behind the big top tent, there was great food and beverages to be had. Chowder, provided by the Sakonnet Fish Company made a great appetizer while cotton candy and lemon straws were sweet desserts. That’s not even mentioning the delicious home made pies baked for the pie contest – slices of which could be bought and piled with a free scoop of Gray’s Ice Cream.
As an added bonus to the day, there were many educational opportunities. Members of the 2nd RI Regiment were in attendance to talk about revolutionary war soldiers’ lives. The local chapter of the Astronomical Society had it telescopes set up and was able to show off the heavens including Venus and the sun with its periodic sun spots. The URI Master Gardeners helped the home gardener with questions and problems. Trail walks and historic cemetery talks developed appreciation for what Tiverton can offer its visitors and residents. A host of additional activities and educational opportunities made the day a memorable experience for all.
The members and volunteers of the Tiverton Land Trust are proud to have been able to stage this wonderful event. Our goal was to show the desirability of saving land in Tiverton from unnecessary development but also to preserve the town’s agricultural history. We hope this event encourages your support for continued efforts to save the land – whether by volunteering your time or with donations to its land purchasing fund.
Please support our generous and gracious sponsors.
Also a special thanks to Bill Hathaway who spent loads of time getting the area in shape and organizing the hay rides, the tractor pulls and much more.
And the many helpers, volunteers and friends that were on hand to make this day such a success!
Pardon Gray 50/50 Raffle
The 50/50 raffle was won by Jane and Mike Eslinger who, upon winning, donated it to the Land Trust!
Pardon Gray Pie Contest
The winners were:
1st place - Linda Jenkins with an apple pie
2nd place - Narda Snell with a peach pie
3rd place - Susan Woodcock with a pumpkin pie
4th place - Barbara Pellitier with a raspberry jam pie.
The Pie Contest Judges...
Chef Dean B. Holt II is a recent graduate of the baking program at International Institute of Culinary Arts. His background includes multiple awards for environmental advocacy and community service. He was president of Alpha Phi Omega, a national community service fraternity, Sigma Nu, and is currently a volunteer in the Coast Guard Auxiliary. A Tiverton resident, Mr. Holt is presently employed by Ocean State CPL in production baking.
Chef James Campagna is Executive Chef of the Boat House Restaurant, now winterized on the waterfront at Schooner Drive, Tiverton. His inventive flair was rewarded in June 2006 with "Best Creative Award" for his baby Maine shrimp, chourico and corn chowder at the 25th annual International Schweppes Chowder Cook-Off at the Newport Yachting Center.
Mrs. Lynn Williams and her husband Jim are co-owners of the Seven Stars Bakery in Providence, which specializes in artisan, handmade breads and all butter pastries made from scratch and baked fresh each morning. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Mrs. Williams and her husband run their bakery and cafe at 820 Hope Street and recently opened another at 342 Broadway in Providence.
Mr. Norman L'Heureau, manager of Not Your Average Joe's Restaurant in Dartmouth, MA, has worked in the restaurant business in New Bedford for many years. Today, Not Your Average Joe's can be found in more than a dozen locations in the Boston area and Northern Virginia, as they satisfy a seemingly limitless hunger for their signature creative casual cuisine.
Ms. Donna Ernst is the new Home & Family Editor at RIRoads.com. A 2000 graduate of UMASS-Dartmouth, she has always loved to cook. She was inspired by her grandmother while living on Martha’s Vineyard. A terrific baker, Ms. Ernst’s grandmother faithfully entered pies for competition at the annual West Tisbury Agricultural Fair.
Thanks to Our Sponsors
We are grateful to our generous sponsors who contributed time, money and great food. Be sure to patronize these community minded businesses!
Sponsors:
N.E. Property Holdings, LLC
Viti Mercedes Benz
975 Fish Road 401-624-6181
The Boathouse Restaurant
Schooner Drive 401-624-6300
Meeting House Properties -
Real Estate Brokerage Services 401-635-2098
Mackerel Graphics
3964 Main Road 401-624-8000
Patrons:
Humphrey’s Building Supply Center
590 Main Road 401-624-8800
T.L. Holland Agency
3948 Main Road 401-624-8469
Lila Delman Real Estate
Susan Gustavson
Off: 401-848-2101 Cell: 401-419-5783
Bank Newport
614 and 1740 Main Road
Friends:
Leary & Holland
1340 Main Road 401-624-6613
Lapointe Insurance Agency
1782 Main Road 401-624-8433
Tiverton Lions Club
Guimond Realty Group / Coldwell Banker
Carol Guimond 401-625-5878
Family Eye Care
Joseph Boivin, OD 401-624-6672
American Classic Real Estate
Sue Cory 401-624-7070
Century 21 Access America
Len Schmidt 401-849-0660 Ext. 240
Paquin Insurance Agency
651 Main Road 401-624-6603
Little Compton Limousine, Ltd.
100 Two Rod Way Little Compton, RI 02837 401-635-8000
Raging Bull Trucking Corp.
1600 Eagleville Road 401-624-2538
Don’s Marine
Donald Helger 401-624-3464
Food & Beverage Sponsors:
Four Corners Grille
3841 Main Road 401-624-1510
Gray’s Ice Cream,
16 East Road 401-624-4500
Coastal Roasters
1791 Main Road 401-624-2343
Sakonnet Fish Company
657 Park Avenue Portsmouth, RI 02871 401-683-1180
Thanks to our Helpers, Volunteers and Friends
Tractor Pull:
The Durfee Family of Seapower Tractor Pulls and The Walker Family & Friends who worked on the tractor pull.
Frank Soares who provided many antique tractors for display
Entertainment:
Music: "Country Memories" - John Pedro
Square Dancing: "Town Howlers" the oldest square dancing club in New England
Volunteers:
Students from Tiverton High School
Friends and neighbors from Tiverton, Little Compton, Portsmouth
Kids Activities:
Touch a Truck: Derek Melven - organizer ; Tiverton Fire and Police Vehicles; vintage car,Fleet Construction backhoe and front end loader
Petting Zoo: Al and Beryl Borden
Pony Rides: Roseland Acres Equestrian Center
Games: Pam McDorr (and friends) - Barbara Pelletier - bean bag toss/cotton candy
Pumpkin Decorating: Jeanie Bento and Marge Fuller
Food: Meeting House Properties made donations and manned the food service area throughout the day
John Foley and Stu Hardy did the cooking...Bruce Epke and Dan Foley assisted
Pie Contest: Organized by: Narda Snell, Bev Pyne, Rosemary Phillips, Nancy Holt
Marketplace & Raffle: Organized by Susan Woodcock and included
Vendors: Ferolbink Farms
"Put a Cork in it"
"Cedian Painting"
"Rocks R Us"
Tiverton Seniors
"Wild About Beads"
"Capt. Ric's Pics"
Raffle:
Adirondack chairs built and donated by Tiverton High School Students
Donations from local artists and merchants from Tiverton Four Corners
Participants in Demonstrations:
Second R.I. Regiment
Audubon Society
Astronomical Society of Southern New England
Lion's Club
Friends of the Tiverton Library
Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District
URI Master Gardener's
Tiverton Tree Commission
Tiverton Recycling
Jay Christman, Blacksmith
PawsWatch Feral Cat Rescue
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