Poll

More Than 400 Come Out for Tim and Dean's Cherry Avenue BBQ

Tue, 08/05/2008 - 19:58

VINELAND – Superb summer weather and the beautiful grounds of Cherry Avenue Farms provided the perfect setting for more than 400 west Niagara residents who came out to enjoy great company and delicious food at MPP Tim Hudak and MP Dean Allison’s fifth annual Cherry Avenue community barbecue in Vineland on Saturday.

MP Dean Allison and MPP Tim Hudak serve up hamburgers at their annual Cherry Avenue BBQ August 2.MP Dean Allison and MPP Tim Hudak serve up hamburgers at their annual Cherry Avenue BBQ August 2.The always well-attended annual summer event presented a wonderful opportunity for the federal and provincial representatives of Niagara West-Glanbrook to chat with their constituents on a number of topics.

“I always look forward to this event every year,” Hudak said. “For me, it’s a perfect opportunity to catch up with many west Niagara families and to hear some helpful advice and very good ideas.”

Both Tim and Dean thank Tom Moyer, owner of Cherry Avenue Farms, for once again providing the perfect location for a summer barbecue, and all of the volunteers who helped to work the grills and ensure this year’s event was the best one yet.

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