Very Important Folks:

Jodi Lauther took care of ALL food-related tasks and created a beautiful spread for Grizzly Flats community members to enjoy.  She also made a million flyers and instruction packages and orchestrated the marketing for Founder's Day.

Terrey Robinson was responsible for putting together all of the BEAUTIFUL gift baskets that were offered for silent auction prizes.  She orchestrated the raffles and secured donations for months prior to the event.  If you saw it at Founder's Day, it's likely it was there because Jodi or Terrey went out and got it.

Andrea Stevenson, (left) "The Funmeister," set up all of the kids' games and prepped for the cake walk (which was ultimately rained out, sadly)

Marcia Scott worked hard to create a successful chili cook off, sold tickets and also designed the layout of the event.  People, we had CAD drawings, accurate to scale, one for rain and one for shine, of the entire school grounds.  Talk about a pro!

The Grizzly Pines School Staff:  L to R Beverly Bodtker, Robin Kelley & Tanis Haboush.  We could not have dreamed of better support from mobilizing the kids into action on Penny Wars and basket making to opening up the entire school for Founder's Day use.  They were just great.

The Red Hat Ladies!  We wondered how we would all this food served with just the five of us and a couple of volunteers, when in walked this glorious sea of red and purple.  Problem solved!  The Red Hat ladies were tireless in their support of the event.  Thanks to all of those wonderful ladies!

We can't say thank you enough to the wonderful bands who provided us with live music throughout the event, giving freely of their time so that we could listen to fantastic sounds through the day.  (They worked for chili).  Here is Frank Shortt with his grandson, Tim.  They expertly and melodically made their way through classic country and bluegrass, bringing a tear to the eye of this old transplanted Kentucky girl

This is Mike, Lee, Ted and Sandy (Mike affectionately dubbed them "Three Old Farts and Sandy").  Sandy made light of her talents, but that girl whipped 'em right out there!  We had no clue.  This is like suddenly finding out someone you knew forever is a Nobel Peace Prize winner.

Here you see Old Boys in the Woods.  Beverly Bodtker told us that her son was in a band that might be interested in performing.  We told her "Bring 'em on" and honey, she forever more "brought'em on."  These boys were just aces and nobody in that room could make their feet behave. 

1070 played last, providing the perfect cap on a wonderful day of music and fun.  We didn't tell 1070, but everyone else was just their opening act.  (wink)

The Pioneer Fire Department who came out to share the trucks with the kiddies.

Brianna Heskett did WONDERFUL face painting!

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