Snow Day photo contest winners

Since Mother Nature forced many of us to change our daily routines last week, the Extension Office encouraged youth and adults to participate in an online Snow Day Photo Contest.

There was an overwhelming response to the contest. Participants could enter a photo in each of the five categories listed below and post them to the Clinton County Cooperative Extension Office Facebook Page.

The number of likes/votes by February 20th determined category winners.

Overall, we had 82 youth and adult entries in the Snow Day Photo Contest. The number of “likes” to our Facebook page and the reach of the contest has been amazing. Participants highlighted great photography skills, but encouraging people to stop and think about what’s special to them about their family time and the beauty of their surroundings in our community has been the greatest impact.

The winner only is announced in each category except for our two most “popular” categories, the Adult Snow on the Farm and Adult Snow Scene categories. A few categories did not have entries in some age divisions.

We also wanted to connect the contest to the Clinton County Fair. Participants will receive a prize package from the Extension Office this week. However, an additional prize will be awarded to the winners if the photos are entered in the Clinton County Fair Exhibit Hall this summer. We want to see all the photos entered in the Fair Exhibit Hall. A Snow Day Photo display will allow us all reflect upon this winter experience as we adjust to summer’s much warmer temperatures during Clinton County Fair week.

Thanks so much for all the interest and participation! Additional contests are being planned for the near future. More information will be shared at a later date.

Family Fun in the Snow

Cloverbud (ages 3-8) Winner: Mackenzee Parrigin

Junior 4-H (ages 9-13) Winner: Moriah Moons

Adult Winner: Brittany Wright

Most Creative Snowman

Cloverbud (ages 3-8) Winner: Zoe Jones

Adult Winner: Michelle Harrison with creative assistance from Jerry and Jeremy Harrison

Snow on the Farm

Junior 4-H (ages 9-13) Winner: Katie Piercy

Senior 4-H (ages 14-18) Winner: Kayla Shelton

Adult Winners: 1st place, Joni Jones Roberts; 2nd place, Brittany Wright; 3rd place, Lori Foster

Animals in the Snow

Cloverbud (ages 3-8) Winner: Hunter Hicks

Junior 4-H (ages 9-13) Winner: Ryan Bair

Senior 4-H (ages 14-18) Winner: Katie Gilbert

Adult Winner: Neli Conner

Snow Scene

Cloverbud (ages 3-8) Winner: Mackenzee Parrigin

Junior 4-H (ages 9-13) Winner: Isabella Moons

Senior 4-H (ages 14-18) Winner: Deana Shelton

Adult Winners: 1st place Angelia Byers, 2nd place Ashley Pittman, 3rd place Jerley Lee

Based upon interest in the contest, public comments, and outreach, Extension Staff also awarded a Viewers’ Choice Award. Out of all categories and age divisions, we are pleased to share that the Viewers’ Choice Award Winner was Brittany Wright. Congratulations Brittany!!

For more information on upcoming contests and Extension programs, contact the Clinton County Cooperative Extension Service

Educational programs of the Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, color, sex, religion, disability or national origin.

Fridays in February

Understanding the Alphabet Soup

This week’s February 27th “Fridays in February” class will focus on understanding your personal health. Vicky Albertson from the Health Department will share tips for understanding the letters and numbers used by your doctor (blood pressure, cholesterol, sodium, etc.). The class begins at 11:30 a.m. at the Clinton County Extension Office. Plate It Up Kentucky Proud recipes will be available for sampling. For more information, contact the Extension Office at 387-5404.