Today David proudly dedicated the fountain and it officially opened to the public with a fitting ceremony recognizing the sponsors who put up the money to have the fountain installed.
Since the pond was a bit too large for a ribbon cutting, Wintergreen Fire Department fired a water stream over the course to the pond starting the dedication.David signals the fire department to start the ceremony by waving one of the flags from the green.Dana Quillen, VP of Sales & Marketing at Wintergreen, thanks David for his effort in getting the fountain established.Golfers look on as the fountain is offically dedicated this past Wednesday.As part of the dedication, golfers were given the chance to shoot for a hole in one, worth $10,000, across the fountain!Pros from Wintergreen measure the distance of the shots on the green.Blue Mountain Brewery in Afton was on hand to provide free samples of their microbrews, including a brand new winter ale!A plaque recognizing the sponsors is displayed at the entrance to the fountain.Tim Merrick from Wintergreen Real Estate decided it was just the event for his dog to attend!David presents the sponsors with a special framed print and certificate as a thank you for their help.
Congrats David on an outstanding and successful project!
3 COMMENTS
I’ve known David for over 30 years and wherever he has been he has left an unusually creative imprint on the lives of individuals and the communities. This is his latest tribute, this time to his newfound love for the Wintergreen area.
Attaboy “Brier.” Thirty years is like an afternoon in the park. Dave and I are cousins (our mothers were sisters) and when he and I were young, dinosaurs ruled the earth. You guys are lucky to have a sparkplug like Dave in your beautiful community. Sorry I couldn’t be there for the big day.
Blair (“Cedrick” Barnett
Anacortes, WA
I grew up with David’s wife, Elizabeth, and the second time I met him was at her 40th birthday surprise (almost!) slumber party at their home, orchestrated by David. Not only did he take the kids to a motel for the night, but appeared the next morning to cook for us — banana walnut waffles.* I was duly impressed, so I’m not surprised that he has more great ideas up his sleeve
and the determination and enthusiasm to follow them through. Sparkplug’s a good description.
I’ve known David for over 30 years and wherever he has been he has left an unusually creative imprint on the lives of individuals and the communities. This is his latest tribute, this time to his newfound love for the Wintergreen area.
Attaboy “Brier.” Thirty years is like an afternoon in the park. Dave and I are cousins (our mothers were sisters) and when he and I were young, dinosaurs ruled the earth. You guys are lucky to have a sparkplug like Dave in your beautiful community. Sorry I couldn’t be there for the big day.
Blair (“Cedrick” Barnett
Anacortes, WA
I grew up with David’s wife, Elizabeth, and the second time I met him was at her 40th birthday surprise (almost!) slumber party at their home, orchestrated by David. Not only did he take the kids to a motel for the night, but appeared the next morning to cook for us — banana walnut waffles.* I was duly impressed, so I’m not surprised that he has more great ideas up his sleeve
and the determination and enthusiasm to follow them through. Sparkplug’s a good description.
*Cleaned the kitchen, too, of course.