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Visions of the Valley
- Seasons of the Jordan photography contest
- A
Celebration of the Changing Seasons of the Jordan
River Watershed
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Saturday September 16, 2006
You couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful
afternoon for the gathering at the Watershed
Center for the Friends of the Jordan Celebration on Saturday afternoon
Sept 16, 2006.
The sun was bright and warm and FOJ President
John Richter noted that even the “Eagle flew
over to bless this event.” The celebration was
highlighted by a photography exhibit of photos
entered in the Visions of the Valley: Seasons of
the Jordan photography contest. 94 photographs
were entered and judged strictly on merit with
no knowledge of the photographer or title.
Darren Podskalny, the photography teacher for
East Jordan High was the judge this year. The
Grand Prize, sponsored by Bay Winds Federal
Credit Union went to Vic Ruggles of Boyne City
for his photograph “The Old Beaver Ponds,” an
almost surreal photograph of early fall trees
reflected in the river scattered with the
ghostly stumps of old trees. The Charlevoix
State Bank Viewer’s Choice Award went to Glenda
Clark. President’s Choice, sponsored by East
Jordan Plastics was awarded to Dr. Lucien
Joubert. Melissa Moran won the Youth Award
sponsored by East Jordan Iron Works. In all
more than $1200 in prize money was awarded with
the Jordan Valley Animal Clinic, Greg Klinker
DDS, Floyd and Nancy Wright, Alden Lumber,
Boyne River Inn, BC Pizza, Central Lake
Pharmacy, John Kempton DDS, Stark Realty and
Valley Graphics sponsoring additional
photographs which were made into a calendar for
2007. Over 100 visitors to the Watershed
Center enjoyed the exhibit, excellent refreshments catered by Alison McKay of
Alison’s Bakery. Musical entertainment provided
by Rick Miesterheim and Kelly Shivley, a
talented duo playing folk, bluegrass and Celtic
music provided a festive backdrop to the event.
The photographs will remain on display at the
Watershed Center through
October. Groups interested in viewing the
exhibit may contact by e-mail at
photocontest@friendsofthejordan.org.
Additional exhibit hours will be listed in the
events section of the local newspapers. Calendars and notecards are available for purchase at
exhibits, at the Jordan Valley Animal Clinic,
from FOJ Board members and from this website
Shop FOJ.
The calendar has an added value in that 12 local
businesses have included valuable coupons in the
calendar. Margaret Moran, photo contest
chairperson stated that “we are already planning
for our next photography contest so keep your
cameras ready to capture all the beauty and
wonder of the Jordan River
Valley all year long.” |
