The “Catch The Glow at the Hayner” pumpkin carving contest held on October 22 on the front lawn of the Hayner received rave reviews from the participants, attendees and a great number of individuals and families who stopped by the event to enjoy the glow of over 50 pumpkins. The event was considered a success with over 800 people viewing the artistically carved creations during the 3 hour display of glowing Jack- O-Lanterns, complimented by fall decorations provided by the event sponsor, Fulton Farms.
The Honorable Mayor of Troy and his wife, Mr. & Mrs. Michael Beamish and Linda Lee Jolly, Director of The Troy Hayner Cultural Center, judged the carving contest.
Ribbons were awarded to the top carvers in the following categories:
2011 Master Carver Award:
First place: Chris Madigan
Second Place: Carol Jackson
Third Place: Justin Seekins
Honorable Mention: Lee Ann Heil
2011 Junior Master Carver Award:
First place: Randi Frazier
Second Place: Grace Cole
Third Place: Courtney Hittapole & Kaitlyn Flory
2011 Family Project Award:
First place: The Ott Family
Second Place: The Ott Family
Third Place: The Flory Family
2011 Business Carving Award:
First place: Fulton Farms, carved by Kelsey Kingery, Lee Ann Heil & Jewell Taylor.
Second Place: The Happy Box C.S.A., carved by Jessica Hale.
Third Place: One Call Now, carved by Josh Lurie.
2011 Non-Profit Carving Award:
First place: Miami County Music Festival, carved by Jules Conner.
Second Place: Troy Civic Theater, carved by Josh Lurie.
Third Place: Partners In Hope, carved by Jules Conner.
The evening also featured additional activities including low light house tours, creative art activities in the studio and a children’s theater presentation of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”; all offered free of charge to the community.
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