High-flying good time at 10th anniversary

Kara Caten shows off her kite constructed from pages of the Southern Standard newspaper. Of course, she won a first place for her efforts.

Kite Day is sponsored each year by the Southern Standard, with cooperation from Dr. Pepper Bottling Company, as they help provide the complimentary shirts given to attendees.

?We love Kite Day,? said Rosanne Caten, whose family has attended all ten kite days. ?We?ve been when it has been really hot, and others where we had to wear our winter coats. We have a good time and have always been able to get the kite up for a while,? concluded Caten.

A special anniversary kite award was presented to Bethany Porter, who with assistance from her grandfather, fashioned a red kite, saying ?Flying High in the Sky ? Big 10!?

Numerous door prizes were given to attendees, compliments of Ashley?s Attic, commemorating the 20th anniversary of the business.

Other winners claiming cash for their kites are:

Prettiest store-bought ? J.J. Brown, 0-4; Emilee Hale and Victoria England, tie, 8-12; and Kyra Hillis, 5-7;

Most unusual ? Ransom Lowery, 0-4; Sarah McMahan, 8-12; and Treyton Cantrell, 5-7;

Best Homemade ? Bethany Porter, 8-12; and Kara Caten, 5-7.

Approximately 40 children, and their families enjoyed the quality time together, forming bonds that can last a lifetime.

Speaking of Kite Day, Caten said, ?My children and I have always made a kite, some better than others, but I know these are memories my children will always have.?