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Touch Of Grace Holds First Appreciation Dinner

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Pete Holbrook remains steadfast in his grilling duties Saturday afternoon.
photo by Raymonda Parchment

EAST HARDWICK – Saturday, July 19, proved to be the perfect afternoon for the first Touch of Grace appreciation dinner for the Hardwick Police and Fire Departments and the Greensboro Fire Department. With the sun shining and a slight breeze, members of the Touch of Grace congregation gathered Saturday afternoon to thank the area’s first responders with a barbecue meal of steak and chicken. A variety of sides and desserts were available. Town manager David Upson was present, as was Police Chief Mike Henry.

Touch of Grace congregation members serve a meal in honor of the Greensboro and Hardwick Fire Departments and Hardwick Police Department.
photo by Raymonda Parchment

Pete Holbrook was manning the grill, with Sheryl McAllister and Melody Gamble taking up the mantle in the kitchen. For attendees, door prizes such as maple syrup and a Rite Way Sports gift certificate were announced during the meal.

Police Chief Mike Henry enjoys the slight breeze during a sunny Saturday afternoon, eating a meal prepared by Touch of Grace congregation members.
photo by Raymonda Parchment

This is the first year Touch of Grace has held an appreciation dinner, to which the attendees voiced their appreciation.

Raymonda Parchment

Raymonda Parchment is a Hardwick Gazette reporter. She recently graduated from Vermont State University - Castleton with a Bachelor’s Degree in English. She is a strong supporter of freedom of speech, and the right to publish information, opinions, and ideas without censorship or restraint. She is a lifelong lover of the written word, and is excited to join the team as a staff member.

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