Lens & Shutter Club
Published 9:37 am Saturday, January 22, 2011
The Lens & Shutter Photography Club held its December Christmas Party on Dec. 16 at the home of Carol and Darwin Haroldson. There were 15 members and guests in attendance.
December’s contest category was food. Judges were Jean Aamodt and Bernadine Peterson. Guest judge was Melissa Schmidt, an EFCE teacher in Albert Lea.
Members receiving awards were:
Aamodt, first place for “Farmer’s Market”
Jim Wendel, second place for “Let’s Eat”
Cheryl Herold, third place for “Refreshing Cherries”
Honorable mentions were awarded to Bernadine Peterson, Darcy Sime and Carol Bertelson.
Merit awards were given to Linda Eisterhold, Rachelle Fliehman, Jim Wendel, Mitch Pederson, Carol Haroldson, Barb Rofshus and Dave Sime.
December’s winning pictures will be displayed in the lobby of the Farmers State Bank, 1452 W. Main St., Albert Lea, this month. Each month there is a new display of club pictures at the bank.
The next meeting was set for 7 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Rofshus Precision Machines Building, 1701 Margaretha Ave. Competition category will be black and white. The program will be Questions and Answers on Photography.
After the meeting adjourned members and guests enjoyed Christmas treats provided by all of the members.