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1st Annual Powhatan Harvest Fest Party



Dear Friends,

WOW! What a success the 1st Annual Harvest Fest Party was this year. It is estimated between 2,500 to 4,000 adults and children attended the night of family fun. The event was not only for children to have a safe, fun place to go on Halloween, but also to give back to some of our non-profit organizations in our community. Well, I think we definitely did both!

Since none of this could have been possible without the help of so many people and organizations in our community, I would like to thank a few.

The Powhatan Fair Association – (especially Abe Harris, Randa Jackson, & Ray Goins) for supporting the idea and making the night possible.

Capital Chevy Pontiac GMC (598-3013) – for allowing me the time I needed to organize and plan this huge event. (Special thanks to Mandy Grubbs for all the “behind-the-scenes” help!)

Entertainment:

  • Mike Dowdy (Party N A Box 307-5988) – volunteered his time and music equipment (a big hit)
  • David Palmore (Palmore Lumber 492-4209) – brought wood for the bon fire
  • Mike Goodwyn (Goodwyn Lumber 598-3633) – brought wood for the bon fire
  • Raymond Goins – Bonfire Coordinator

    Prizes:
  • Bobbie & Wayne Balch – donated trophies
  • Carl Jeffers – donated gift certificates
  • Patricia Harris – donated toys

    Event Promotion:
    The Powhatan Today (598-4305 – promoted the event
    Brenda & Calvin Lawson (Bobcat 93.5 FM)– announced the event on their radio station in Blackstone.

    Hayride:
  • Mike Merchant (Davis Merchant Tractor & Equipment 598-3058) – supplied the tractor
  • Sonny Hawks (Midlothian Trailer Sales 379-7994) – supplied the trailer
  • Eric Edward (Unfinished Furniture Mart Mart 560-4503) – drove the hayride non-stop from 4 to 9pm.
  • David Burns (Burns Landscaping & Handyman 598-3032) – donated straw

    Food / Chili:
  • Scott Claud (Colony Construction 598-1400) – monetary donation toward chili supplies
  • Scott Greg (Powhatan/Plaza Pharmacy 598-5028) – monetary donation toward chili supplies
  • Hot Diggitty Dog (Gary & Kathy Cline 598-8586) – donated hot dogs & buns to the Boy Scouts for the event
  • Johnny McCauley & Friends at Powhatan Moose Lodge (598-2809 – not only supplied the chili recipe but also organized the supplies needed for the recipe
  • Village Market (598-2330) – helped get a good price on some other supplies
  • Jimmy Minter – supplied the 80 gallon pot
  • Mr. George Lee – delivered the pot
  • James Johnson – cleaned that 80 gallon chili pot. (What a job!)
  • Jimmy’s Carpet (598-1264) – offered their assistance
    Others are: Sammy Lawson, Bobby Britton, my foster sister Donna and my Dad Johnny, and Kenneth Franklin with his wife and daughter – all helped cook and serve chili.

    Other Companies:
  • Adopt-A-Cop - www.adoptacopvirginia.com/powhatan1.html (especially Bobbie & Wayne Balch 721-6243) – helped with the event and raised the awareness of the Adopt-A-Cop program.
  • Preston Daniels (Flat Rock Towing 598-8887) – offered his availability if needed
  • X-Zact (Printing & Graphic 794-9558) – for the great deal on all the flyers printed that were distributed to all Powhatan schools
  • 4-H Club Extension - donated Trick or Treat bags
  • Mo-John (Portable Toilets Rental Company 375-3050) - donated toilets
  • Bennett & Barden (Funeral Home 598-3270) - supplied tent cover
  • Warren Lowery (Lowery Electrical 356-8879) - for electrical assistance.

    Special thanks to:
  • Dr. David and Sandy Duncan –for all their help in the event, especially printing additional flyers & distributing in your office & Blessed Sacrament-Huguenot Schools.
  • Girl Scouts & Boy Scouts – for their participation in the event.
  • Powhatan Rescue Squad, Fire Departments, and Sheriffs – for all they do in our community EVERY DAY. Thank You!

    And of course to my daughter, Mackenzie Glazebrook, for her ongoing promotion of this event at Powhatan Elementary School and the Powhatan YMCA.

    We had three weeks to organize this event and I honestly didn’t know what to expect. I am so appreciative of all the help. We are already talking about what to add next year to make it even better. So be sure to give me a call next year if you are interested. I can always use more help.

    Sincerely,
    Steve Glazebrook

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