Calendar Helps Local Photographers Shine
The works of local photographers really shine in the 2010 Photo Calendar Contest, judged recently by Rural Missouri editors. To give these works lasting value, the calendar is available for download on www.cuivre.com throughout the year. Printed copies are available at Cuivre River offices while supplies last.
"Ice Harvest" (featured on the front page of the Current Times), submitted by the Pudiwitr Family of Troy, was among the judges' top picks for the winter season, securing a spot in December 2010.
Other winning photos include: January, "Winter Wonderland" by Ray Heald, Old Monroe; February, "Sunrise on the Mississippi River" by Linda Koch, Elsberry; March, "Serenity" by Regina Creech, Troy; April, "A Basket and Bundle of Joy" by Leslie Tucker, St. Charles; May, "Butterfly Spring" by Leona James, Troy; June, "Castaway" by Dennis Black, St. Charles; July, "The Great Blue Heron" by Jim Stokes of Wright City; August, "Buddy Bear and Friends" by Rod Smerkar, O'Fallon; September, "Catch of the Day" by Carolyn Schlueter, St. Charles; October, "Leaf Angel" by Donna Burkemper, Moscow Mills; and November, "Old Home Place" by Carolyn Schlueter, St. Charles.
The contest will continue this year, with a few new twists. Watch the Current Times and the website for new contest rules to be announced soon.
The 2010 calendar also features energy tips from several sources, including employees featured in the Touchstone Energy® Tip of the Month.
CREC Calendar 2010 Winning Pictures
The Cuivre River Electric Cooperative 2010 Calendar Contest was a huge success! Over 200 entries were received last year. The photographs were judged by a distinguished panel of judges from the Rural Missouri in Jefferson City. We would like to highlight the winning photographs for our 2010 CREC Calendar Contest and recognize the individuals who captured these images.
Cuivre River Electric Cooperative 2010 Calendars are available while supplies last at each CREC location. An electronic version (PDF file) is also available here. CREC 2010 Calendar