October 18, 2010
Dryden Cafe celebrates new ramp
Saturday was a busy morning at the Dryden Community Center Cafe, with music, apple pie, chili, and the dedication of a new accessibility ramp and deck built by volunteers.
Cafe board president Beth Peck speaks about the ramp.
Rotarian Brian Buttner describes construction and future plans.
Town Supervisor Mary Ann Sumner cuts the ribbon to open the ramp.
Yes, they will be adding railing to both the ramp and the deck. The next phase of the project will make the bathrooms accessible as well.
Inside the cafe, the 3rd annual Apple Pie and Chili Contest was in full swing. I was delighted to be one of the apple pie judges, with Elsie Gutchess, Brian Buttner, and Monica Armstrong. The first choice standout turned out to belong to none other than the Cafe's President, Beth Peck, but while first and second were clear, third place was a difficult choice. I enjoyed the chilis too, but don't yet know who won!
Chili competition.
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