A Gourmet Tour of Romney... A Taste of Fall - Saturday, Oct 30th

Four Romney Shops are featuring some of their favorite Gourmet Goodies this weekend at our first Gourmet Tour of Romney!

Details and schedule are listed below. Stop by any of these shops and pick up a flyer.
Visit all the participating shops and be eligible for the Event Grand Prize which includes wonderful tidbits from all four shops.

A Gourmet Tour of Romney..
A Taste of Fall
Welcome! This is a Free Event for all to enjoy ! Saturday, Oct 30th, from 9-5.

Schedule of Demonstrations and Tastings:

*10 AM-DILLON'S COUNTRY TREASURES:

Demonstration & taste testing of ourdelicious & easy to make Pumpkin Spice fall dips shown in our beautiful dip chillers. Samples of autumn & Christmas "sprinkle cupcakes" made using recipes from our cookbook collection. Free drawings & giveaways all day!!!

*10:45-B-BELLE'S BOUTIQUE:

Start the fall and Holiday Season off right with Windand Willow Cheese ball & Dessert Mixes and NEW-Hot Dip Mixes. We will be demonstrating how easy they are to make and also try our Hot spice cider or take home a specialty drink mix to add to your favorite Wine!!!

*11:30-GREENWOOD FLORIST:

We will be outside cooking up our Fall Favorites-Old Fashioned Apple Butter & Fresh Pressed Cider. Come inside to taste test delicious recipes using Hampshire County's own "Bigg Riggs" gourmet apple butter, hot pepper jelly, and more!!!

*12:15-ANDERSON'S CORNER:

Taste our fall favorite, Warmed Sweet MountainSpice Wine, a Gold Medal Winner at the Spring WV Wine Festival. Learn how to "Tailgate like a Pro" with Longaberger and exclusive WVU products. We have what you need for the perfect fall party. Tasting Gourmet Goodies. Door Prizes all day!!!

*1:00-DILLON'S COUNTRY TREASURES:

Demonstration of Fall & Christmas table arrangements & place settings. Taste Testing of our easy to make, crowd pleasing Crab Dip, Chocolate Dessert Dip & Sugar Cookies!!!

*1:45-B-BELLE'S BOUTIQUE:

This afternoon, stop by to see what we made with our WV cake, cookie and ice tray silicone molds. You have to have them for that special WV party! Then show them off on a WV platter. We have everything you need from WV paper plates to WV Big Bubba! Stop by and check us out!!!

*2:30-GREENWOOD FLORIST:

Come inside to see Marissa demonstrate the perfect Fresh Fall Arrangement for your next party or special gift!! Take advantage of 10% off of all Fall Décor - all day long!!!

*3:15-ANDERSON'S CORNER:

Wine Pairing demonstration with cheeses, chocolate & more. Offering a list of Wine Pairing recommendations. Taste our Raspberry Royale-Gold Medal and Best of Show winner! Fabulous new 25 year old Balsamic Vinegars with free recipe ideas! Anderson's Grand Prize Drawing at 4pm. (Must be present to win Grand Prize only.)

See you Saturday in Romney!

Paws-N-Effect Dog Show Saturday, Oct 23rd

You are cordially invited to bring your dog and join us for

A Friendly Canine Competition to benefit the

HCCF Erin Michele Pancake Memorial Fund

Hampshire County Humane Society

Hampshire County Animal Shelter

Don't forget that October is Adopt A Pet from a Shelter Month

We hope you can bring your dog and join us for the First Annual Paws-N-Effect Dog Show in Romney! Fun for all !

Hampshire County

Paws-N-Effect Dog Show

Tentative Schedule

11:00 - 12:00 Pre-Registration

12:00 - 12:45 Registration

Information

BoothsVendors

Roaming Judges

12:45 Best Trick

1:00 Best Dressed

1:15 Demonstration - Randy Henderson - Therapy Dog

1:30 Best Kisser

1:45 Ugliest Dog

2:00 Demonstration Hampshire County Sheriff's Canine Unit

2:15 Cutest Dog

2:30 Owner-pet Look-alike

2:45 Prizes/Awards

$2.00 General Admission - Spectators

To pre-register for the competition, please contact the Community Foundation at 304-822-7200 or apancake@ewvcf.org or download the registration form at www.hampshireCCF.org

Registration fee of $10 for one class/$3 for additional classes. General Admission fee waived for competition participants. Proof of current dog license and rabies/bordatella vaccination required for any dog on event grounds. Non-competition dogs welcome as well!

We also are inviting sponsorships! Please email Amy or me if you can help.

Thanks for your support,
Patty Anderson
patty@andersonscorner.com

The Hampshire County Community Foundation and Romney On Trac are hosting the first annual Paws-N-Effect Dog Show on October 23^rd, 2010 in Romney to benefit the Erin Michele Pancake Memorial Fund, Hampshire County Humane Society and the Hampshire County Animal Shelter.

We are seeking sponsorships to help provide:

Prizes for Contestants

Canine and Human Hospitality

Event Promotion

Sponsorship Opportunities:

St. Bernard = $500

Golden Retriever = $250

Poodle - $100

Beagle - $50

Chihuahua - $25

Name your own breed and sponsorship level: ______________

Products, Gift Certificates, Doggie Treats

Sponsors will be recognized in event promotional materials, announced during the event and thanked in an article or ad after the event.

Contributions are tax deductible and may be made payable to:

HCCF*PO Box 40*Romney,WV 26757

Sponsor Name (as you want it to appear in promotional materials): _________________________________________________________

Contact Name: _____________________ E-mail:___________________

Mailing Address: ____________________ Phone: __________________

City/State/Zip: ___________________ Fax: _____________________

Sponsorship Level/type: ______________________________________

Questions: Contact Amy at 304-822-7200 or apancake@ewvcf.org

Application for Romney Scarecrow Decorating Event

Romney Scarecrow Decorating Event

Reserve Your Pole, Tree, Bench or Post!

Call Dot at 304.822.5496 or Patty at 304.671.2369. Those are the numbers to call to reserve your pole, tree, bench or post!

There’s a limited supply-so get yours now!

Pole, Tree, Bench, Post? Yes, to hold up your entry in the

1st Romney Scarecrow Decorating Event.

Whether scary or funny, silly or ridiculous, this is your chance to express yourself and your business or organization!

Use your imagination, discarded old clothes, hats, gloves, and any other accessories you’ll need to make your scarecrow unforgettable!

Continuing the fun, and using the creativity of the community, the downtown will be decorated with scarecrows beginning Saturday, October 9th, 2010. This is a great way to usher in the beginning of the fall and winter holiday season for our downtown.

The culmination of the Scarecrow Decorating Event will be the weekend of Autumn in Romney, November 5, 6 and 7th which coincides with the GFC Woman’s Club Christmas House at Romney Elementary.

Please return your application to Romney ON TRAC at The Romney Public Library or at Romney City Hall or email RomneyWestVirginia@gmail.com to sign up and reserve your pole now! We expect this opportunity to showcase your business and talents to go fast as poles are limited. There is no charge to participate in this event.

FINE PRINT

• Creators are responsible for attaching the scarecrows to their assigned light pole on Saturday, October 9th between 9 am and 1pm. No nails or screws will be used to attach scarecrows. Romney ON TRAC will supply the zippy-ties pr bailing twine needed so not to damage the light pole paint. Romney ON TRAC volunteers will be around for assistance. Scarecrow is to be removed by creator on Monday Nov 8th or Tuesday November 9th. Any remaining scarecrows will be thrown out and nothing kept.
• Romney ON TRAC is not responsible for any losses to your scarecrow. You are expected to visit it periodically to make sure it is still in good shape and not an eyesore.
• “Sponsored by” or Business advertising is allowed (tastefully) as part of the design. This plaque can not exceed 9x4 inches.
• Scarecrow and surrounds can not impede sidewalk, parking meter, access from street to sidewalk or parking meters. Once assigned a pole or tree you might want to look at the location before deciding on your design.

ROMNEY ON TRAC SCARECROW PROJECT 2010

NAME (contact person)

_____________________________________________________________

MAILING ADDRESS_____________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

CITY_______________________________________STATE_____________

ZIP CODE__________________________

PHONE NUMBER:

EMAIL ADDRESS:

Romney Scarecrow Decorating Event 2010

Romney Scarecrow Decorating Event 2010
Our kick-off to the scarecrows!

Calling all businesses, organizations, churches, individuals, government agencies and civic groups. Usher in Fall in Romney with beautiful fall leaves, pumpkins and Scarecrows! Choose your pole, tree or bench to decorate for the 1st Scarecrow Project in Romney! Reserve the pole of your choice today by calling Patty Anderson at 304.671.2369 or Dot Calvert at 304.822.5496. You can also submit your request for the pole you want by emailing RomneyWestVirginia@gmail.com. You will be notified immediately if the pole, tree, bench or post you requested is available. Please include a 2nd choice just in case.

Saturday, October 9th, is the date to “dress up” the town with your scarecrows! Fun for everyone and using the creativity of the community, the downtown will be decorated for fall with scarecrows. This is a great way to welcome one of our most splendid local seasons.

The project will culminate on November 5th, 6th and 7th with Autumn in Romney and the GFWC Woman’s Club Christmas House at Romney Elementary. Scarecrows will be left up until Monday November 8th.

Whether scary or funny, silly or ridiculous, this is your chance to express yourself and your business or organization! Continuing the fun, and using the creativity of the community, the downtown will be decorated with scarecrows beginning October 9th. This is a great way to usher in the beginning of the fall and winter holiday season for our downtown. There is NO CHARGE to participate in this event.

The rules are simple for our kick-off to the scarecrows! Creators are responsible for attaching the scarecrows to their assigned light poles on Saturday, October 9th between 9am and 1pm. Romney ON TRAC will provide the zippy ties or bailing twine needed to attached your scarecrow to your designated pole. tree or bench. No nails or screws may be used to attach scarecrows. Creators are to meet at the Old Romney Rexall Building next to the old Court House that morning. Refreshments will be available courtesy of Romney ON TRAC.
Reserve your pole, tree, bench or post today! If you or your business or organization wish to participate, please contact Romney ON TRAC right away.

A complete list of scarecrows and the sponsoring entities will be available on our website www.RomneyONTRAC.com. Rules and other pertinient information will be available through our blog www.RomneyWV.blogspot.com.

31st Hampshire Heritage Fest Sept. 10-12

Hampshire Heritage Fest 2010

September 11th and 12th is the big Heritage weekend this year in Hampshire County, Wild and Wonderful, West Virginia’s first county. Since Romney changed hands 56 times during the War Between the States this year we are featuring Civil War battles with re-enactors, on foot and horseback and shooting cannons. Enjoy living history portrayals of various periods in history all weekend and a Civil War Square Dance on Friday night at the Fire Hall. Step back in time and visit the encampments and re-enactors.

The Potomac Eagle Scenic Train Excursion is running both days of Heritage Weekend. Saturday the train will depart at 11:30am for its breathtaking ride through "The Trough" of the South Branch of the Potomac. Hear the history of the valley on this marvelous 3 hour ride. Nesting pairs of bald eagles live in "The Trough" and have been sighted on 99% of the train rides! There are rumors that the Potomac Eagle will be raided by soldiers on horseback searching the train for Northern spies on Sunday afternoon. This is a special trainride on Sunday and it will depart Wapacoma Station at 1pm.

WV Wine tasting on Saturday and Sunday at Anderson's Corner with a limited edition special commemorative wine glass. Cost is $4 and you can keep the glass! Anderson's offers wine from 6 West Virginia wineries. Live music at the Wine Tasting on Saturday with Bob and Karyn Garel.

New this year is Championship Lumberjack competition on Saturday Sept. 11th. For those looking for fine crafts, we have regional crafters and demonstrations all weekend long.

Another great event on Sunday is the Antique and Vintage Car Show sponsored by the Mountain Cruisers.

Let’s not forget our simple pleasures------Food and music. Food vendors featuring funnel cakes, fried oreo's, steak subs, sausages, cotton candy, hamburgers/hot dogs and homemade lemonade. Entertainment ranging from bluegrass to Patsy Cline to Gospel and don’t forget our concert on Saturday night from 8-12 featuring 8Livespent.

Schedule of Events for 31st Annual Hampshire Heritage Fest

Friday September 10:

6:00 PM Dinner RFD for Civil War re-enactors sponsored by Town of Romney

7:00 PM Square Dance Romney Fire Hall (Carl Heagy Band)

Saturday September 11:

8:00 - 1:00 Buckwheat - Pancake Breakfast (all you can eat) Romney Fire Hall

9:00 - 5:00 Artisans & Crafters Demonstrations & Sales

10:00 - 3:00 PM Wheel of Time Exhibit at South Branch Guns

11:00 - 4:00 PM Anderson's Corner WV Wine Tasting with Commemorative Glass

11:00 AM Sept. 11th Memorial Event Sponsored by Romney Fire Co.

1:00 PM Lumberjack Championships WV State School grounds Admission $3

1:00 PM Civil War Reenactment, Ft. Mill Ridge (Best preserved Civil War Trenches in the USA)

5:00 PM Parade

8:00 - 12:00 PM 8 Lives Spent Hard Rock at the Fire Hall

Saturday entertainment at the Fire Company Stage

10:00 AM Maria Rose

12:00 PM Pam Uhl

1:00 PM Dean Burkett (Magician)

2:00 - 4:00 PM The NightOwls - Classic Rock, Blues and Country

Sunday September 12:

9:00 - 4:00 Artisans & Crafters Demonstrations & Sales

11:00 AM Church Services at Romney Presbyterian Church. Tea on church lawn following services. This church was used by the North as a stable and South as a hospital.

11:00 - 2:00 PM Sunday Dinner at Romney Fire Hall

1:00 Civil War Reenactment at Sitar Farm along Rt 50 (Will raid Potomac Eagle)

1:00 - 4:00 PM Anderson's Corner WV Wine Tasting with Commemorative Glass

1:00 PM Antique and Vintage Car Show sponsored by Mountain Cruisers

Sunday entertainment at the Fire Company Stage

2:00 PM Lonesome Highway

4:00 PM Colby Nichols Band

6:00 PM Romney Ministerial Association will hold Church Service at the Romney Fire Hall. Frank McGhee will be singing. All are welcome.

Sunflower Fest 2010 - Thanks to Everyone!

Sunflower Fest 2010 was held on Saturday, July 24th this year. The Garden Walk included 18 Participants this year. The gorgeous gardens were open for public tours from 1 til 4 pm that Saturday. Immediately after the Garden Walk, people began pouring into the Bottling Works for the evening Events which included many “Sunflower” contests, a BBQ dinner and some scrumptious home baked desserts, highlighted by the Auction of Wooden Sunflowers to benefit Local Charities. All 19 Sunflowers were locally sponsored and decorated.

Sunflower Fest 2010 would not have been possible without the help of our wonderful event sponsors. We would like to thank Dr. Vijay Chowdhary, the Hampshire Review, Romney ON TRAC, Northern Eagle Distributors, Romney Dairy Queen, Shaffer Funeral Home, Global Capital of World Peace, FNB Romney, Bank of Romney, Michelle Blumhagen, Hampshire County Library, Greenwood Florist, Jimmy See and Farm Credit for their generous contributions.

Sunflower Fest 2010 Charity Sunflower Auction
Charity...............................Sponsored by............ Artist ...................Purchased by and Amount
Toys from the Heart Patty Anderson Esther Smallwood Kim Mayhew for $130
Humane Society Mario’s Vanessa Skinner Greewood Florists $75
Romney 250 Marla Pisciotta Marla Pisciotta Kim Mayhew $90
Sheltered Workshop B’Belles Boutique Vanessa Skinner Nancy Bowman $65
Romney Food Pantry Teresa Dillon Teresa Dillon Eric Strite $75
Hospice of the Panhandle Ben Elkins Sue Smith Donna Duncan $45
Loy Foundation Loy Foundation Linda Landis Stuart McIntyre $220
Energy Express Hamp Co. Community Foundation Carmen Davis $50
ALS Carol Shaw Carol Shaw Carol Shaw $60
Romney Food Pantry Romney UM Church Robin Pancake Kenneth Rogers $130
Helping Hands Anderson’s Corner Patty Anderson Kim Mayhew $45
Loy Foundation Mayhew Chevrolet V. Lynne Moore Sherri Myers $55
GFWC Scholarship Fnd GFWC Romney Jeannie Hampton Carol Waddell $80
Romney 250 Romney 250 Robin Pancake Ruth Rowan $260
Hospice of the Panhandle Bladen & Sally Lowndes Bess Rexrode Mary French Barbe $120
HC Public Library HCPL Amanda Snyder Bonnie Long $100
Burlington Childrens Home Carol Waddell Children’s Home Cindy Walk $40
HC Chamber of Commerce HCCC Anne Renee Livingston Pat Cronin $360
HC Arts Council HCAC V. Lynne Moore Teresa Dillon $80
Total $1900 for our Sunflowers with other Auction proceeds and donations bringing in $404.56. Baked Goods Auction and Baked Goods Table brought in $460 this year! Thanks to all of our wonderful bakers including the 22 members of the GFWC of Romney who contributed to the Bake Sale. Thanks to Cindy Johnson for EmCeeing the Event and to Peter and Louise Blauvelt who announced all the winners in Sunflower contests and competitions. Thanks to Jimmy See and his family who volunteered to auction for the 2nd year in a row.

Winners in the 2010 Garden Walk were announced at the evening festivities at The Bottling Works. Winners in the Residential Category were - Gerald Mathias won Most Attractive Use of Space and Material,Tanya Rogers won Most Attractive Flower & Sunflower Garden, and Bill and Nancy Bowman won Most Attractive Overall Yard. Winners in the Business/Organization Category were - GFWC of Romney at Indian Mound won Most Attractive Greenscape. Sue Smith Bakery won Most Attractive Yard for a Business, Dillon’s Country Treasures won Most Attractive Storefront.

Lots of fun and competitions on Saturday Evening at The Bottling Works. Thanks to Chelsea Kuykendall and Callie....... (call Jennie Mathias for spelling) for doing Face Painting for everyone. We had 7 Participants in the Silk Arrangement Competition. 1st Place went to Janet Haines, 2nd Place to Kim Mayhew and 3rd Place to Judy Blaha.

There were 10 competitors in the Sunflower Hat Contest.Belinda Shoemaker won Best Hat in the Show, Mikayle Shank won the prize for Most Unique Hat, Jean Shoemaker won for Most Colorful Hat and V. Lynn Moore won the Hat Re-Gift Category.

Thanks to all of our Sunflower Hat, Arrangement and Garden Walk Participants and Judges: Peter Blauvelt, Sydney Pierce, Carol Shaw, Bonnie Wilcox, Jennifer (June) Everett, Janet Woodson, and Kellie Moreland.

The contests were fun and very popular with the folks attending. The Little Sunflower Outfit Contest for ages 0 to 10 years old was a big hit. The children were adorable! 8 children participated. All the children were winners! Thanks to Eileen Johnson for Overseeing the Little Sunflower Outfit Contest and to Brenna Young, Miss Outstanding Teen for Hampshire County, who assisted her. Thanks also to our judges, Linda Davis, Larry Johnson, Officer Gunther Heinz and Kendra Wolford, Little Miss Sunshine 2009.

Thanks to the Millstone BBQ for a great dinner and to Larry Brown, Jan Gillies and The Mountain Momma Band for the enjoyable music.

Last but not least, we could not have had such a great Sunflower Fest without the help of our wonderful volunteers. Many thanks to the dozens of people who donated their time and energy to help Romney ON TRAC make the Sunflower Fest 2010 happen. Special thanks to Sally Lowndes, Garden Tour organizer, to Wanda Rogers, Baked Goods Table/Auction organizer, to Anne Renee Livingston, Wooden Sunflower project organizer, and to Amanda Snyder, our most talented Graphic Designer, and to Marla Pisciotta and the Hampshire Review for the great newspaper coverage. To the dozens of others, we will never forget all you did to help!

Romney ON TRAC’s goals for the Sunflower Fest were:
1. To raise awareness for Local Charities and Non Profit Organizations, their need for volunteers and monetary support.
2. Beautification Project for our area and raise awareness for greenscape projects.
3. To bring many diverse groups together to provide a wonderful Event for our residents and friends.
Thanks to everyone for helping us meet our goals!

We have scheduled a Wrap Up Meeting for anyone who sponsored, volunteered or participated for Thursday evening, August 19th, at 7pm at the Gazebo next to Mario’s. We will discuss this year’s Event, what was positive, and what improvements we can make for the next Sunflower Fest that evening as well. In case of rain, we will move to the Hampshire County Public Library. If you cannot attend but would like to contribute, please send your comments to andersonscorner@gmail.com.

Sunflower Fest 2010 - Thanks to Everyone!

Sunflower Fest 2010 was held on Saturday, July 24th this year. The Garden Walk included 18 Participants this year. The gorgeous gardens were open for public tours from 1 til 4 pm that Saturday. Immediately after the Garden Walk, people began pouring into the Bottling Works for the evening Events which included many “Sunflower” contests, a BBQ dinner and some scrumptious home baked desserts, highlighted by the Auction of Wooden Sunflowers to benefit Local Charities. All 19 Sunflowers were locally sponsored and decorated.

Sunflower Fest 2010 would not have been possible without the help of our wonderful event sponsors. We would like to thank Dr. Vijay Chowdhary, the Hampshire Review, Romney ON TRAC, Northern Eagle Distributors, Romney Dairy Queen, Shaffer Funeral Home, Global Capital of World Peace, FNB Romney, Bank of Romney, Michelle Blumhagen, Hampshire County Library, Greenwood Florist, Jimmy See and Farm Credit for their generous contributions.

Sunflower Fest 2010 Charity Sunflower Auction
Charity...............................Sponsored by............ Artist ...................Purchased by and Amount
Toys from the Heart Patty Anderson Esther Smallwood Kim Mayhew for $130
Humane Society Mario’s Vanessa Skinner Greewood Florists $75
Romney 250 Marla Pisciotta Marla Pisciotta Kim Mayhew $90
Sheltered Workshop B’Belles Boutique Vanessa Skinner Nancy Bowman $65
Romney Food Pantry Teresa Dillon Teresa Dillon Eric Strite $75
Hospice of the Panhandle Ben Elkins Sue Smith Donna Duncan $45
Loy Foundation Loy Foundation Linda Landis Stuart McIntyre $220
Energy Express Hamp Co. Community Foundation Carmen Davis $50
ALS Carol Shaw Carol Shaw Carol Shaw $60
Romney Food Pantry Romney UM Church Robin Pancake Kenneth Rogers $130
Helping Hands Anderson’s Corner Patty Anderson Kim Mayhew $45
Loy Foundation Mayhew Chevrolet V. Lynne Moore Sherri Myers $55
GFWC Scholarship Fnd GFWC Romney Jeannie Hampton Carol Waddell $80
Romney 250 Romney 250 Robin Pancake Ruth Rowan $260
Hospice of the Panhandle Bladen & Sally Lowndes Bess Rexrode Mary French Barbe $120
HC Public Library HCPL Amanda Snyder Bonnie Long $100
Burlington Childrens Home Carol Waddell Children’s Home Cindy Walk $40
HC Chamber of Commerce HCCC Anne Renee Livingston Pat Cronin $360
HC Arts Council HCAC V. Lynne Moore Teresa Dillon $80
Total $1900 for our Sunflowers with other Auction proceeds and donations bringing in $404.56. Baked Goods Auction and Baked Goods Table brought in $460 this year! Thanks to all of our wonderful bakers including the 22 members of the GFWC of Romney who contributed to the Bake Sale. Thanks to Cindy Johnson for EmCeeing the Event and to Peter and Louise Blauvelt who announced all the winners in Sunflower contests and competitions. Thanks to Jimmy See and his family who volunteered to auction for the 2nd year in a row.

Winners in the 2010 Garden Walk were announced at the evening festivities at The Bottling Works. Winners in the Residential Category were - Gerald Mathias won Most Attractive Use of Space and Material,Tanya Rogers won Most Attractive Flower & Sunflower Garden, and Bill and Nancy Bowman won Most Attractive Overall Yard. Winners in the Business/Organization Category were - GFWC of Romney at Indian Mound won Most Attractive Greenscape. Sue Smith Bakery won Most Attractive Yard for a Business, Dillon’s Country Treasures won Most Attractive Storefront.

Lots of fun and competitions on Saturday Evening at The Bottling Works. Thanks to Chelsea Kuykendall and Callie....... (call Jennie Mathias for spelling) for doing Face Painting for everyone. We had 7 Participants in the Silk Arrangement Competition. 1st Place went to Janet Haines, 2nd Place to Kim Mayhew and 3rd Place to Judy Blaha.

There were 10 competitors in the Sunflower Hat Contest.Belinda Shoemaker won Best Hat in the Show, Mikayle Shank won the prize for Most Unique Hat, Jean Shoemaker won for Most Colorful Hat and V. Lynn Moore won the Hat Re-Gift Category.

Thanks to all of our Sunflower Hat, Arrangement and Garden Walk Participants and Judges: Peter Blauvelt, Sydney Pierce, Carol Shaw, Bonnie Wilcox, Jennifer (June) Everett, Janet Woodson, and Kellie Moreland.

The contests were fun and very popular with the folks attending. The Little Sunflower Outfit Contest for ages 0 to 10 years old was a big hit. The children were adorable! 8 children participated. All the children were winners! Thanks to Eileen Johnson for Overseeing the Little Sunflower Outfit Contest and to Brenna Young, Miss Outstanding Teen for Hampshire County, who assisted her. Thanks also to our judges, Linda Davis, Larry Johnson, Officer Gunther Heinz and Kendra Wolford, Little Miss Sunshine 2009.

Thanks to the Millstone BBQ for a great dinner and to Larry Brown, Jan Gillies and The Mountain Momma Band for the enjoyable music.

Last but not least, we could not have had such a great Sunflower Fest without the help of our wonderful volunteers. Many thanks to the dozens of people who donated their time and energy to help Romney ON TRAC make the Sunflower Fest 2010 happen. Special thanks to Sally Lowndes, Garden Tour organizer, to Wanda Rogers, Baked Goods Table/Auction organizer, to Anne Renee Livingston, Wooden Sunflower project organizer, and to Amanda Snyder, our most talented Graphic Designer, and to Marla Pisciotta and the Hampshire Review for the great newspaper coverage. To the dozens of others, we will never forget all you did to help!

Romney ON TRAC’s goals for the Sunflower Fest were:
1. To raise awareness for Local Charities and Non Profit Organizations, their need for volunteers and monetary support.
2. Beautification Project for our area and raise awareness for greenscape projects.
3. To bring many diverse groups together to provide a wonderful Event for our residents and friends.
Thanks to everyone for helping us meet our goals!

We have scheduled a Wrap Up Meeting for anyone who sponsored, volunteered or participated for Thursday evening, August 19th, at 7pm at the Gazebo next to Mario’s. We will discuss this year’s Event, what was positive, and what improvements we can make for the next Sunflower Fest that evening as well. In case of rain, we will move to the Hampshire County Public Library. If you cannot attend but would like to contribute, please send your comments to andersonscorner@gmail.com.