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Dunes City's 2nd Festival Photo Contest Participating Artists Page one Next page

Text Box: Now is your chance to reveal your creativity and share your vision of Dunes City wildlife. This year the festival’s photo contest must be of wildlife taken by a Dunes City resident somewhere in Dunes City. Each entry will be displayed the August 19 “Festival of the Lakes.” Those attending the festival will vote for their

Text Box: “Events like the community potluck and the Festival of the Lakes are helping to get some spirit back into the city.” — Susie Navetta DC Councilor

Text Box: favorite. The top three vote-getters will be enlarged and framed for permanent display at the Dunes City Hall. Each photo entry must be printed on 8” x 10” photo paper, unmatted,

Text Box: and unframed. The photographer’s name, address and phone number must be marked on the back or attached to the photo. Photos are to be received at Dunes City Hall no later than Wednesday, August 15. Hope MacManus, broker at Old Town Realty, will cover the costs to mat and frame the winning photos.

Text Box: The audience will be encouraged to ask questions and present their own viewpoints. KCST will air the discussion as its Community Forum. It will also be televised by Alan Campbell Productions and shown on LCAN, Channel 10. KCST will be on hand in the morning to talk with festival-goers. This year the festival will have an indoor and outdoor stages. Some of the presenters include: Fuzzy Gates will discuss the need for new ordinances as the population grows Someone from Honey

Text Box: Life in small cities can get contentious. That’s why the theme of this year’s Festival of the Lakes is “A Community Coming Together.” Like last year, the festival will include a photo contest, speakers, information booths, food, entertainment and special children’s events. Highlighting the festival, KCST radio’s Bob Sneddon will moderate a roundtable discussion on “Developing Land in the Watershed.” Three individuals will participate in the discussion: a local builder, an environmentalist, and a Dunes City citizen attempting to build a home.

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Saturday August 18

10 am to 3 pm

Dunes City Hall, 82877 Spruce Street, Westlake

At the Festival of the Lakes, kids will be able to get their face painted, climb on the fire truck, hang out with the Balloon Man, and draw pictures to share.

· man State Park will make a presentation.

· Master Gardener Pam Washington will show young and old how to compost with worms.

· CERT trainer Jean Busby will demonstrate a 72-hour “grab & go” kit and talk about long-term survival after a disaster.

The Florence Nightingales, Ron & Lori, and Natalie & Hailey will be on hand to entertain the audiences.

No festival is complete without food. This year’s menu includes hamburgers, ice cream, sodas, and an amazing array of homemade baked goodies.