The Celebration of Spring 2010 was an unqualified success! We had an outstanding attendance. All the programs were well attended and everyone seemed to have a good time. The winners of the coloring contest all showed up with their families and loved the cash prizes we gave them. Winners were...Samuel Carter, First place...Kaitlyn Ballard, Second place...Caitlin Toner, Third place...Jasmine Long. Fourth place and Clay Mahan, Fifth place. This was the first year for the coloring contest and we used the 4th grade at Baxter Elementary for the trial run. We are looking at expanding the contest for future events. A big "Thank You!" to all the contestants...it made the Visitors Center a colorful place with all your entries posted on the wall! The Minnie Pearl impersonator...Patricia Jackson...added a touch of humor and provided some good entertainment. She did an excellent job and says she wants to come back next year.

Holly was a big hit with the snakes and the kids of all ages enjoyed her outstanding program. The basket making and corn husk doll making session was filled up and a lot of creative designs came out of that class. The "old fashioned" games were a lot of fun for both participants and spectators. We had a lot of kids competing in the sack races and the three legged races...Interesting that none of the kids had ever done either before...Our intentions were to show them that you can have fun and get a lot of exercise at the same time. Our theme has been to promote outside activities for our kids...Juvenile obesity is a real concern on our country and we want to do our part to provide alternatives to computer games and television. The observation tower was popular all day long with kids and adults climbing it. Carl's black powder gun and fire using flint and steel demonstrations were well received. He did an excellent job with both...Ranger Ramble...the Tennessee State Park mascot...thrilled the youngsters with his performances.

The pontoon boat rides were very popular and every trip was filled to capacity. Kids and adults alike enjoyed the face painting by Mary... The weather was perfect with sunny skies and warm temperatures...If you weren't there you missed a great day at the park! Our heart felt THANKS! to all the Friends that helped with the successful completion of this wonderful day! Our date for next year will be April 9. 2011...Mark your calendar now so you will be sure not to miss it!

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Dear Mrs. Bertram: I hope that you can open these pictures however if you can't let me know and I will make some copies and send to you.  We again wish to thank you for the wonderful day of fun activities that you provided for us and other children.  A great time was had by all of us even though the day started out cold and wet.  We met another Girl Scout Troop ( Brownies) out of White House, TN, got some pictures with them, but due to privacy laws and etc we're not permitted to release pictures without their consent from leaders and parents.  We know it's okay with our leaders and parents so that's why sending ours. 

Daisy Girl Scout Troop 1772 out of Portland, TN

Co-leader

Vicki A Fadeley

I think that despite the dreary weather that our Celebration of Spring was a success! The attendance for my programs alone was 69. Thank you to all of you for your planning and hard work! I look forward to next year as we continue to enhance and develop this event. Thanks again!

Holly

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