Patriotism was on full display during the month of October in downtown Saline, MI as entries for the 10th Annual 2021 Saline Scarecrow Contest matched the theme: "Red, White and Blue - Let Your Patriotism Shine Through".
Entries showed up starting at the beginning of October reflecting individuals creativity in interpreting this years patriotic theme. The Boyless family created an impressive rendering of Neil Armstrong landing on the moon titled "Stars and Stripes on the Moon". Many agreed with it's merits as it garnered the top vote count for the Peoples Choice award in the Individual Category. The panel of juried artists also gave Neil the nod awarding the entry "Best of Show".
Another frequent participant in the annual contest, Saline Optometry entered "Betsy Ross" sewing the original 13 colonies flag and was rewarded with the "Best Artistic Presentation" award.
The third most coveted award, "Best Interpretation of the Theme" went to first time entrant the Brigg family with "Anchors Away" a rendition of the iconic image of a returning Navy sailor holding a nurse in his arms in the middle of downtown San Francisco amid the celebration of Victory-Pacific day concluding WW2.
For a complete list of entries in the 2021 contest please visit: https://www.borerchiro.com/saline-scarecrow-contest.html/2021-scarecrows/
For a complete list of winners in the 2021 contest please visit: https://www.borerchiro.com/saline-scarecrow-contest.html/2021-winners/
A special shout-out to our long time sponsor that makes this contest financially possible - The SalineJournal.com. The generosity of the Saline Journal's editor, Dell Deaton cannot be overstated.
And finally a big thank you to everyone that made the streets of Saline, MI look so amazing by entering the scarecrow contest. Your talents and efforts make Saline look wonderful during the month of October.
Hope to see you all again next year.
God Bless you all, and God Bless America.
Dr. Rob Borer
Chief Scarecrow Curator