Shirley Vautin, By the Bay, artful inspirations,
wins "Build a Better Mousetrap" Award
When Shirley Vautin opened By the Bay, artful inspirations in 
Lemon Tree Village 13 years ago, she admits "I didn't know what I was doing!" But with help from SCORE and support from her family and friends, she has built a successful, year round business that is strengthening the local economy.
Shirley is pictured with SCORE
representative Mike Baker during the awards breakfast on May 17. She said of her success "it has been hard work, (but) the best part is all the friendships
I have made along the way." BCC photo
The "Build a Better Mousetrap" Awards are hosted by Cape Cod SCORE to acknowledge the small businesses that are the backbone of the local economy. Each of the local chambers of commerce on the Cape and islands is asked to award a member of the local business community.
In a thank you note to the Brewster Chamber Board of Directors, Shirley wrote about the award, "I was honored that you chose me! Thank you! My long time dream of owning my won shop came true, and although it has been hard work, it has been lots of fun and the rewards are great. The best part is all the friendships I have made along the way. Thank you for all the help and support you give our businesses and community."
And the winners are...
This year's Brewster in Bloom Parade included four judging catergories, reviewed by Dr. Tim McAdams and friends at Breakwater Dental. The Best In Show, and also Most Humorous, went to Brewster Green Resort (William F. Pomeroy photo). Most Creative went to the Woodshed and Most Original to the Brewster Book Store.
Thanks to Parade Chairman Sandra Tubman and Brewster in Bloom Chairman Tricia Debs for adding this fun element to the parade, and to Breakwater Dental for serving as judges!
In the Closest to the Pin Contest held at Captains Golf Course, the top winner for the weekend was Tom Wood of Southington, CT who won on Saturday - Port Side hole. He chose the overnight stay donated by the Old Sea Pines Inn.
The second place winner was Joel Turcotte of Livermore, ME (Sunday – Port) who received dinner for two at Ocean Edge's Terrace restaurant. The winner on Friday (Port side) was Jim Gauge of East Orleans who won a JT’s Seafood $50 gift certificate. On the Starboard side was Tom Hammond from Amston, CT who won a $50 gift certificate at Guapos Shore Shack. The raffle prize winners were Diane Conrad and Carol Reynolds of Brewster winning $50 gift certificates respectively for Crocker’s Nursery and the Struna Gallery.
Thanks to Pin Contest Chariman Dave Bennett for arranging this year's event! He said "I would like to take time to thank the Brewster businesses that made generous donations for the event and Mark O’Brien and his crew at the Captain’s Golf Course for sponsoring and supporting the event. I would also like to thank BCC members Gregg Mize, Donald Poole and Jim Wisner, as well as Bob and Ivy Kinschert, Helga Dyer, Jim Harmon and John Padgett for volunteering their time and support."
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