Ambrie Cotnoir of Poland, 11, (cactus), placed first in the Tri-Town Optimist Club’s Visual Arts Competition in April. Submitted photo

Perrie Cotnoir of Poland, 7, (abstract), placed second. Submitted photo

The Tri-Town Optimist Club of Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland held a Visual Arts Competition in April for students ages 11 and younger.

Club members voted on 14 entries at a meeting on April 27 and selected first-, second- and third-place winners.

August Orlando of Harrison, 9, (dirt bike), placed third. Submitted photo

The winners were Ambrie Cotnoir of Poland, 11, (cactus), who placed first; Perrie Cotnoir of Poland, 7, (abstract), second; and August Orlando of Harrison, 9, (dirt bike), third, according to a news release from Jenny Rose, Regional School Unit 16 Adult Education director.

All qualified entries received a certificate of participation, and those who placed received ribbons.

This committee will select 13 winners for creation of a 2024 Optimist Calendar, where 12 winners will receive $150, and the winner of the calendar cover will receive an additional $100.

 

 

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