Patten Women’s Club holds 7th annual pea garden contest

    The Patten Woman's Club was held the seventh annual judging of the Sweet Pea Garden Contest Sunday, August 4. Fifteen gardens were planted in the Patten Academy Alumni Park early this summer by area businesses and individuals. Gardeners tended the gardens throughout the summer for all visitors to the park to enjoy. The Patten Woman's Club maintains the park with the help of members from the community.
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TOP PRIZE — Alex Hurteau, left, and Mary Hall stand together after winning the top prize in their respective divisions. Hall won overall best in show with her KVHC garden, while Hurteau won the youth division
    Sally Landry and Norma Pond of Patten judged the gardens on overall design, color, eye appeal and maintenance. Chosen overall best of show was Katahdin Valley Health Center's garden planted by Mary Hall. The judges remarked on the variety of flowers and colors, interesting design and the KVHC garden was well maintained throughout the season. Second place was given to Cheryl and Kate Anderson who planted an attractive semi circle of tiny blooms with greenery and larger flowers in the background with a trellis. Third place was given to Katahdin Trust Company planed by Carolyn Lord and Mindy Yates and fourth place to Green Valley Association Local 398.             Honorable mention was given to Vicky Richardson and Donald Adams.
    Youth awards went to Alex Hurteau for first place and Shelbe and Cole Lane for second place.
    The Best of Show award was a gift certificate to the Horn of Plenty, other prizes included nested plant pots, garden stepping stones and wind chimes.
    The Patten Woman's Club would like to thank all participants in the Sweet Pea Garden Contest and all community members who lend a hand provide a quite garden atmosphere for picnickers and visitors to enjoy during the summer months.