Fulton Kentucky News

2011 Banana Festival Photo Contest winners

Banana Festival Photo Chairman Terry Crabtree announces the following:

During the open period for submission of online photo’s to the Banana Festival Photo Contest 635 photos were entered in the following six categories: Nature & Landscape, People, Animals, Digital Darkroom, Places, and Flowers. Also there was a separate category only for school students.

The judges for this event were Mrs. Erin Hancock, Fulton, KY., Dr. Tom Gallien, Martin, TN., Mr. William Gross McGee of Mayfield, KY., and Mrs. Anita McAlpin, Mayfield, KY.  The judging panel was made up of Photography Professors, Teachers, and Professional Photographers.

The judging was all done online and the winners were tabulated after going thru 3 different rounds of elimination.

The Banana Festival Committee was composed of John R. (Pete) Algee, Terry Crabtree, and Robert Vanderford.

In the final round the Best of Show is Linda Ivey of Benton, KY., who’s winning picture was-Brothers and is to receive a 1^st place prize of a Temba Shoot Out Ultralight shoulder bag, Jerry Rucker Award ribbon, Best of Show ribbon and Category ribbon.

The 2^nd Place Best of Show is Donnie Carson of Paris, TN., whose winning 2^nd place picture of Smokies In The Fall and is to receive a prize of Interfit 5 in 1 Kit 42’ with arm

The 3^rd Place Best of Show is Donnie Carson of Paris, TN., whose winning picture was Old Mill and is to receive a prize of Tamrac 3345 Camera Bag

 1^st place winner  - Donnie Carson-of Paris, TN., picture titled -Fireworks and earned the 1^st place ribbon for that category

2^nd place winner - Donnie Carson- of Paris, TN., picture titled-Eiffel Tower over Starburst and earned the 2^nd place ribbon for that category

3^rd place winner - Donnie Carson –of Paris, TN., picture titled-Old Mill and earned the 3^rd place ribbon for that category

In the Digital Darkroom Category

1^st Place winner - Lauren Bell-of Wingo, KY., picture titled-Red Phone and earned the 1^st place ribbon for that category

2^nd Place winner - Roy Cates-of Martin, TN., picture titled-Dance and earned the 2^nd place ribbon for that category.

3^rd Place winner - Cory Edmison-of South Fulton, TN., and picture titled Tone Map all that’s left and earned the 3^rd place ribbon for that category.

In the Flowers Category

1^st Place winner - Linda Ivey-of Benton, KY., picture titled-Lilly Pads and earned the 1^st place ribbon for that category

2^nd Place winner - Linda Ivey-of Benton, KY., picture titled Close up lily pads and earned the 2^nd place ribbon in that category

3^rd Place winner - Linda Ivey-of Benton, KY., picture titled-Wild Flower and earned the 3^rd place ribbon for that category

In the People Category

1^st Place winner - Linda Ivey-of Benton, KY., picture titled-Brothers-and earned the 1^st place ribbon in that category.

2^nd Place winner - Allie Douglass-of Murray, KY., picture titled-Bright Eyes and earned the 2^nd place ribbon in that category.

3^rd Place winner - Megan Bunte-of Paducah, KY., picture titled - Trevor 1 and earned the 3^rd place ribbon for that category

In the Nature & Landscapes Category

1^st Place winner - Rachel Melton-of Sharon, TN., and picture titled-Watching Time Pass and earned the 1^st place ribbon for that category.

2^nd Place winner - Rachel Melton-of Sharon, TN., and picture titled-I See the Light and earned the 2^nd place ribbon for that category.

3^rd Place winner - Donnie Carson-of Paris, TN., and picture titled- Smokies in the fall and earned the 3^rd place ribbon for that category.

In the Animals Category

1^st Place winner - Ronnie Burrow-of Columbus, TN., picture titled- Jellyfish and earned the 1^st place ribbon for that category

2^nd Place winner - Linda Daivey-of Benton, KY., picture titled Mom and Baby and earned the 2^nd place ribbon for that category.

3^rd Place winner - Maray Baker-of Pleasureville, KY, picture titled Jelly Fish and earned the 3^rd place ribbon in that category.

In the Student Contest

1^st Place winner - Rachel Melton of Sharon TN, picture titled Watching Time Pass and earned Camera Bag and $20 Wal-Mart Gift Card.

2nd Place winner - Rachel Melton of Sharon TN, and picture titled-I See the Light and earned the 2^nd place ribbon for that category.

3^rd Place winner - Maray Baker-of Pleasureville, KY, and picture titled Jelly Fish and earned the 3^rd place ribbon in that category.

The Jerry Rucker’s People’s Choice Award is the Linda Ivey, Category-People- picture titled Brothers; this was voted on Tuesday, Sep 13, 2011 by the Top Banana’s Individual(s) at the Fulton Country Club. Fulton, KY.

The winners’ photographs will be displayed in the front windows of the Evans Total Care, 208 Lake Street, Fulton, KY from 10 A. M. Sep 14, 2011 until 12 noon Sep 23^rd 2011.

All prizes are to be picked up by winners from Fulton Tourism Office 313 Carr Street, Fulton, KY 42041, during the office hours 11 A. M. to 4 P. M. from September 26, 2011 until 12 Noon September 27, 2011.

NOTE;

          If the winners desire that their prize(s) or ribbon(s) be mailed to them, contact Robert M. Vanderford at rbv2000@bellsouth.net on or before 12 Noon September 27, 2011 and he will advise you what procedure to use for the prizes to be sent by U. S. Postal Service at the winner’s expense.

2011 Fulton PD Pistol & Turkey Shoot Winners

Novice Revolver Class

1.       Lynnita Pierce--South Fulton, TN

2.       Yvette Williams--Fulton, KY

Novice Semi-Auto Class

1.       Jason Parrish--Martin, TN

2.       Johnny Byassee--Clinton, KY

3.       Jimmie Powers--Wingo, KY

Expert Revolver Class

1.       Frank McClure--Wingo, KY

2.       Howard Kemp--Wingo, KY

3.       George Bell--Clinton, KY

Expert Semi-Auto Class

1.       George Bell--Clinton, KY

2.       Jimmie Powers--Wingo, KY

3.       Jason Parrish--Martin, TN

Master Revolver Class

1.       Wes McClure--Wingo, KY

2.       Howard Kemp--Wingo, KY

Master Semi-Auto Class

1.       George Bell--Clinton, KY

2.       Jason Parrish--Martin, TN

3.       Johnny Byassee--Clinton, KY

.22 Class

1.       Wes McClure--Wingo, KY

2.       Howard Kemp--Wingo, KY

3.       John Gallimore--Fulton, KY

TOP GUN WINNER:

Wes McClure--Wingo, KY

TURKEY SHOOT WINNER:

Wes McClure--Wingo, KY

Grand Door Prize Winner:

Brandon Mayo--South Fulton, TN