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Saturday September 15, 2007 |
- Nature photography, great food, cool
sunshine and hot blues music made for a winning
combination as the community helped the Friends of
the Jordan celebrate the natural beauty of the
Jordan River Watershed. The highlight of the
afternoon was the photography exhibit featuring
almost 100 photographs entered in the FOJ’s annual
photography contest. The Grand Prize sponsored by
Charlevoix State Bank was presented to Mike Schlitt
of Charlevoix for his spring photo of the Jordan
titled “Smooth as Silk.” The Viewer’s Choice Award
sponsored by Bay Winds Federal Credit Union was won
by Marybeth Wakulat of Gaylord, for “ A Curious
Encounter by the Fish Hatchery.” The Youth Award
sponsored by the East Jordan Iron Works was
presented to Elizabeth Chipman of Boyne City. The
President’s Choice Award sponsored by East Jordan
Plastics, chosen by John Richter president of the
FOJ, went to Mary Jane Ulrich of Petoskey for her
serene photograph titled “Peace.” Additional awards
for the remaining photos that make up the calendar
were sponsored by Alden Lumber, BC Pizza, Central
Lake Pharmacy, John and Phyllis Dedoes, John Kempton
DDS, Greg Klinker DDS, Jordan Valley Animal
Hospital, Jordan Valley Graphics, Stark Realty,
Floyd and Nancy Wright.
Click here
to see these and all the entries in the photography
contest
Visitors to the Jordan River Watershed Center were
entertained by a blues combo of Steve Little, Roger
Lilac, and Jim Clark. Harvest themed refreshments
were provided by Allison MacKay of Allison’s Bakery.
FOJ President John Richter thanked the sponsors for
their generosity in support of the Friends of the
Jordan and the photographers for contributing to the
appreciation of this vital resource.
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.
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