photo by Sandra Turner

 New Record Pumpkin for the Allardt Weigh-off Oct. 2, 2010
First Place winner - John and James VanHook, Somerset, KY - 1331.30 lbs.
This pumpkin is said to be a Kentucky state record as well.





2010 Pumpkin Festival King and Queen. 
The award plaque reads: "In an effort to show 
sincere appreciation to the entire 278th Armored 
Cavalry Regiment and their families for their sacrifice
 and commitment to our community, state, and nation, 
The Great Pumpkin Festival Committee recognizes 
SFC (Sergeant First Class) Jerry Dale and Wanda Asberry 
as the 2010 Pumpkin Festival King and Queen 
Presented this 2nd day of October, 2010. "

Dale joined the military on September 28, 1987, 
and has served there for over 23 years. 
He is a two-time Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran. 
He currently holds the rank of Sergeant First Class. 
Dale currently works at the local National Guard Armory 
where he serves as Readiness NCO (of the Jamestown, 
Livingston, and Oneida armories) and is also 
an Infantry Platoon Sergeant.