Town of Grifton, NC

Town of Grifton
528 Queen Street
P.O. Box 579
Grifton, NC 28530
(252) 524-5168

2010 GRIFTON SHAD FESTIVAL OFFICERS
AND EVENTS CHAIRS

Officers

(All phone numbers are area 252 unless otherwise noted)

President: Dave Bosley 524-4432

Vice President: Dan Hinds 341-4634 (cell)

Treasurer:Kristi Suarez 524-4430

Secretary: Janet Haseley 524-4356

Directors: Irene Sharpe, Wendy Andrews 526-1185 (cell), Mark McKinney 717-9074

Food Chairs

Fish Fry (Saturday): Grifton Volunteer Fire Department; Mark McKinney 717-9074 (cell), David McClaine 524-5293

Fish Stew: Grifton Lions Club; Dave Bosley 524-4432

Hot Dogs & Drinks & Beer Garden: Grifton Rescue Squad, Ervin Harper captain 714-2320

Bake Sale: Elm Grove FWB Church, Frankie Baggett 746-3534

Barbecue & Sunday Fish Fry: New Covenant Holy Church; Jackie Sutton 521-4828, Anita Sutton 521-7776

Contest Chairs

Hickory Shad Fishing Contest & Hickory Shad Tournament: Stoney Creek Outfitters, David Godwin 524-9800

Bass Fishing Tournament: Jimmy Maynard 524-4712

Miss Grifton & Little Miss Grifton Pageant: Maegan Wolfe Taylor 910-333-2442

Shad Toss: Future Farmers of America, A-G High School; Becky Mitcher 413-9050 (cell)

“Shad Golf Classic” Golf Tournament: Indian Trails Golf Club, Eddie Wheeler 524-5485 (work)

Pet Show: Faithful Friends Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Ivy Heath 524-3384

Arts Chairs
All Arts events are co-sponsored by the Grassroots Arts Program of the
North Carolina Arts Council, a State agency.

“Fishy Tales” Storytelling Contest: Times-Leader, Grifton School PTA, Andy's Cheesesteaks & Cheeseburgers, Coca Cola of Greenville; Missy Whaley, 524-5986

Art Show: Judy Dye 524-3828, 939-6121 (cell)

Historical Museum: Nancy Liles 524-4708; Peggy Collins 524- 4300

Senior Citizen Crafts: Betty Campbell 524-4317

Clogging, Line Dancing, Bluegrass & Latin Dancing: Janet Haseley 524-4356

Music at the Minipark & Gospel Singing: Anthony Gonzales, 522-5151

Live Music on Town Common: Patrick Beard 916-0446, 524-5616

Crafts: Irene Sharpe, tickledpink1955@hotmail.com, Wendy Andrews 526-1185

Face Painting: Christy Riley 526-7280

Entertainment Chairs

Carnival Rides: Carol Smith 524-3373, 717-2632 (cell)

News Flash! The rides will stay through Sunday this year and will have TWO wristband days: Wednesday 5-9 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m – unlimited rides for $15.

Flea Market: Carol Smith 524-3373, 717-2632 (cell)

Parade: Wendy Andrews 526-1185 (cell)

Other Entertainers: Janet Haseley 524-4356

Shad-O (bingo on special cards): Junior Radiography Class of Pitt Community College

Pony Rides & Petting Zoo: Oak Grove Pony Rides and Petting Zoo; Martha Paschall 527-6119

Clowns & Magic Shows & Children’s Crafts: Janet Haseley 524-4356

Go Fish!: (fishing pool for little kids): East Carolina University Subunit of the American Fisheries Society; Cecilia Krahforst 328-9405, Becky Deehr 328-9405

Mobile Aquarium: Bob Barwick 355-6235

Street Dance: Patrick Beard 916-0446, 524-5616

Kayak & Canoe Demos & Paddling Opportunities:Neuse Riverkeeper Foundation, Brian Westcott 637-7972

Community Church Service: Patrick Beard 916-0446, 524-5616

Support Chairs

Signs: Whitehurst Signs 746-8749

Security & Traffic Control: Bryan Cauley, Grifton police chief 524-4161, cell 531-5579

Sound System at Town Common: Patrick Beard 916-0446, 524-5616

Hospitality: Billy Ray Jackson 524-3131

Electrician: Charles Smithwick 524-4401, 551-0825 (cell), Dale Smith 717-2636 (cell)

Legal Adviser: Russell Houston 524-4521

First Aid & Safety Patrol: Grifton Rescue Squad; Ervin Harper 524-5996, 714-2320 (cell)

Maintenance: Robert Williams 524-4081 (work), 524-4543 (home), 378-5085 (cell)

Publicity: Janet Haseley 524-4356

Logistics: Joe Albright 524-5168 (work), 531-9377 (cell)

Souvenirs & Information: Dan Hinds 341-4634 (cell)

Fish Decorations in Store Windows: Pitt County Group Homes; Mary Grace Bright 524-4950 (work)

Grifton Shad Festival Information:www.grifton.com (click on drawing of fish); 252-524-4356; P. O. Box 928, Grifton, NC 28530; edhase@aol.com