Monday, March 12, 2012

Pond Day at the Flat Penny

Many thanks to everyone who showed their support for Fyfeshire Ponds by dining at the Flat  Penny in Berlin on Feb. 20th.  Business was brisk all day and everyone had a great meal with friends and family as they contributed toward solving the dam problem (pun intended!) at Fyfeshire Conservation Area in Bolton. To view the latest proposal, read our posting New alternative would keep the Fyfeshire Ponds intact

Congratulations to Bill Beauchaine who won the 50-50 raffle.  Bill graciously donated a large chunk of the winnings back to the cause.Thank you, Bill!

Many thanks to everyone at the Flat Penny for hosting the event and helping us to raise some money toward conserving Fyfeshire Ponds!

Photo Contest Winners Announced

As you may be aware, the Group for the Preservation of Fyfeshire Ponds has been running a photo contest over the past few months. The entries were on display at the Flat Penny.  Here they are, for your consideration.
Fyfeshire Dam by Roger Breeze

Submitted by Elizabeth Curry

Submitted by Elizabeth Curry

Submitted by Elizabeth Curry

Submitted by Elizabeth Curry

Two otters (look carefully...) by Alex Ablavsky

Two otters by Alex Ablavsky

Fyfeshire Doe and Fawn by Susan Fly

Fyfeshire Fawn by Susan Fly

Fyfeshire Coyote by Susan Fly

Fyfeshire Doe and Fawn by Susan Fly

Fyfeshire Deer in the Headlights by Susan Fly

Tree with Sawdust from Carpenter Ants by Susan Fly

Cool Plant by Katelyn Mumford

Grass and Water by Margaret Mumford


Submitted by Kelsey Fly

Submitted by Kelsey Fly

Submitted by Kelsey Fly


And the winners are....

in the adult category:  

Water and Log by Margaret Mumford

in the junior category:  
Fuzzy Mushrooms by Katelyn Mumford

The judges did not see the names of the contestants during the judging, but the winners happen to be mother and daughter.  The Mumford family joined us for a free dinner at the Flat Penny, and the contest winners each received a framed copy of their winning photo. Here they are posing with their prizes:  



Many thanks to everyone who submitted photos and congratulations to the winners!