Mountain scene take Best of Show in fair’s photo contest

    A picturesque mountain scene claimed Best of Show honors in this year’s Chase County Fair Open Photo Contest.
    Gretchen Fowler, a 1995 Chase County High School graduate, took the top honors and won $50 for her Best of Show “Mountain Splendor.”
    Fowler’s winning photo also captured first in the “On the Horizon” category.
    This year’s contest drew 42 entries in four categories. Other categories were Churches, Go Big Red and Love Story.
    First through third in each category will receive cash prizes.
    All photos entered will be on display in the exhibit building Wednesday through Saturday at the fair.
    Here is the list of winners.
Best Of Show—“Mountain Splendor” Gretchen Fowler, Lafayette, CO, $50
Category: Churches—1st place “Cathedral Of The Plains” Kate Vrbka, Champion; 2nd “Little White Church” Amanda Schmidt, Grant; 3rd “From The Hands Of Pioneers To The Hands Of The LORD” Bobbi Scott, Thedford; Honorable Mention to Amanda Schmidt with “St. Patrick’s Catholic Church”
Category: Go Big Red—1st “Taking It All In” Diane Stamm, Benkelman; 2nd “Let’s Play Football!!!” Rhonda Smith, Champion; 3rd “Moving Pairs” Amanda Schmidt, Grant; Honorable Mention to Carter Krajewski of Grant with “Simple Beauty”
Category: Love Story—1st “Beloved Kittens” Margene Hayes, Imperial; 2nd “Little Girl And Her Kitten” Amanda Schmidt, Grant; 3rd “Sloppy Kisses For Grandpa” Bobbi Scott, Thedford; Honorable Mention to Diane Stamm with “A Girl And Her Cat”
Category: On The Horizon—1st“Mountain Splendor” Gretchen Fowler, Lafayette, CO; 2nd “Farmers Promise On The Horizon” Susan Kunnemann, Imperial; 3rd “Dreams Over The Horizon” Bobbi Scott, Thedford; Honorable Mention to Carter Krajewski of Grant with “My Escape”