Our Southern and Northern Expos held last month were both big successes. Between our demonstrators and operators, over 500 people attended our Expos this year! The weather in Huntingburg and Akron was picture-perfect. Each day was filled with demos, contests, networking, and…eating! Thanks to our lunch sponsors, we piled our plates high with delicious food. Both events featured our 'famous' hog roast, which was graciously donated and cooked by Water Solutions Unlimited.
The Meter Toss, Backhoe Rodeos, and the Expoo Royal Flush contests provided chances to win cash and prizes, and didn't disappoint in the fun! 1st Place for each contest won $50 cash, and 2nd Place won an Alliance camping chair. New this year in Huntingburg Was the Clamp Champ contest sponsored by Smyth-Blair. The 1st place team won a tool bag loaded with gift cards, tools, and prizes, the 2nd place team won restaurant gift cards, and 3rd place team took home lotto tickets.
The winners of the Regional Water Taste Test were chosen. Fort Wayne emerged victorious in the 2nd Regional Water Taste Test in Huntingburg, while the City of Connersville claimed the top spot in the 3rd Regional Water Taste Test in Akron. Their success is a testament to their commitment to quality and taste. We congratulate them and look forward to their participation in the Best Tasting Water in Indiana Contest, which will be held at the Grand Wayne Convention Center during our Fall Conference.
Huntingburg Meter Toss Winners:
- Powder Puffs: 1st – Sarah Hartman of Alcoa, 2nd – Alisha Turnbow with IDEM
- Young Bucks: 1st – Jeremy Wilson of Connersville, 2nd – Chase Crecelius of Patoka Lake
- Grizzly Ol' Veterans: 1st – Mike Compton of Paoli, 2nd – Bob West of Jasonville
Huntingburg Backhoe Rodeo Winners:
1st – Jake Paterson, Town of Washington
2nd – Johnny Caldwell, City of Madison
Huntingburg Expoo Royal Flush Winners:
1st – Brady Cox, Pike Gibson Water
2nd – Jim Loyd, Town of Washington
Huntingburg Clamp Champ
1st - Andrew Bowden and Brad Elkins of Bloomington
2nd - Jeremy Wilson of Connersville and Darrel Brown of Salem
3rd - Darrel Brown and Anthony Tussey of Salem
Akron Meter Toss Winners:
- Powder Puffs: 1st – Elisha Winters, American Pump, 2nd – Marcy Coe of Garrett
- Young Bucks: 1st – Chuck Gavin, Town of Gavin, 2nd – RJ Meeks, Columbia City
- Grizzly Ol' Veterans: 1st – Grant Kissel of IPW, 2nd – Rick Prater, Town of North Manchester
Akron Backhoe Rodeo Winners:
1st – Tom Rozell, Town of Warsaw
2nd – Nick Rausch, Town of Warsaw
Akron Expoo Royal Flush Winners:
1st – Dustin Forthey, Town of Warren
2nd – Damon Prater, Town of Roann