Friends of Fox River announces contest winners

Friends of the Fox River recently announced the winners of its annual photo contest, "Your Fox River Watershed."

In the professional division, there were entries in three categories. In the wildlife category, the first-place winner was Tom Lowden of Crystal Lake. Second place went to Jenn Wilson of North Aurora. Tom Lowden also won third place.

In the Landscapes category, first place went to Tom Lowden. Lowden's photo also won a Judge's Choice Award. Second place went to Diane Keys of South Elgin. Third place went to Tom Lowden.

In the People Experiencing Nature category, Tom Lowden won both first and second place.

The Amateur Division had entries in four categories. In the Landscapes category, first place went to Bill Meier of St. Charles. Meier tied for second place with Bob Roehrig of Batavia. Third place went to Vivian Christiano of Oswego.

In the Wildlife category, first place went to Paul McFadden. His photo also won two Judge's Choice Awards. Fred Pigott of Wheaton won second place and third place went to John Sather of Naperville.

In the People Experiencing Nature category, Bill Meier won first and second place awards. Third place went to Paul McFadden of Carpentersville.

First place in the River Rescues category went to John Sather. Diana Sinn of Elgin won second and third place awards for this category.

Winners will be honored at the 2007 Friends of the Fox River annual meeting on Dec. 10 at the historic Kendall County Courthouse. The winning photos will be displayed at various locations throughout the watershed. Visit the Web site at www.friendsofthefoxriver.org for details.