Over 50 children, ranging in age from pre-kindergarten to twelve, participated in a sidewalk chalk art contest. Prizes were awarded in three age groups and Dominos provided pizza and soda for all participants. Winners in the kindergarten and below category were: Hollend Crawford, first place; Anna Marie Thorton, second place; and Hold Richardson, third place. First through third grade category winners were: Conner Phillips, first place; Mary Grace Hamilton, second place; and Erin Bergman, third place. Winners in the fourth through sixth grade category were: Samantha Burnett, first place; Ryan Eldridge, second place; and Kattie Jaffre. The event was coordinated by the Promotions Committee, chaired by Victory Smith, according to Susan Hancock, executive director of Fayetteville Main Street. Due to previous commitments, I was unable to provide much help in pulling this event together, but our volunteers pitched in and “made it happen.” Volunteers contributing to the effort included Victory Smith, Jeff Smith, Judy Brewer, Kathy Hobson, Marie Caldwell, Nola Monks, Heidi Richardson, Anna Lindsey Keen, Ashton Story, Cortney Story, Alice Palacio, Brenda Barnes, Nadine Moore, Keller Monks, Marisa Thorton, Marie Thorton, Jerry Yates and Susan Hancock, stated Smith. A special thanks goes out to our judges—Terri Crawford, Patsy Crawford, Margaret Briley, Judy Conley, Pat Young, Paula Throneberry and Margaret Hale. Donations were received from Dominos Pizza; Gina Warren and Fayetteville Public Utilities; Joe Smith and Town Country Realty; Jeff Smith and Reli Title, Inc.; Wal-Mart; and Joanna Caldwell.

Area favorite, Tony Mason, performed a variety of musical selections from the bandstand. Tony has been performing in the Tennessee Valley area for over 30 years and has quite a following, stated Hancock.