PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release
August 28, 2007 www.agr.ne.gov		Contact: Christin Kamm (402) 471-6856

LINCOLN - Fourteen Nebraska artists submitted entries for the 14th annual egg artistry contest sponsored by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture Poultry and Egg Division. The eggs are now on display for public viewing and voting at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln State Museum (Morrill Hall). The eggs will remain on display until October 1, 2007.

The public will serve as the judges, and will determine which egg will represent Nebraska at the 2008 White House Easter Egg Display.

This year’s artists include: Lisa Eicke, Bennington; Veronica Kiuntke, Columbus; Jennifer Bartling, Fremont; Carolyn Rix, Fremont; Lori Griepenstroh, Lincoln; Jean Pedersen, Lincoln; Allie Porter, Omaha; Courtney Hale, Omaha; Jordan Slobodnik, Omaha; Sin Buckley, Omaha; Tasha Peterson, Omaha; Tanna Ruge, Rosalie; Courtney Masek, Valparaiso; and Pat Ruge, Walthill.

The egg can also be viewed and voted on by visiting the Nebraska Department of Agriculture website at: www.nebraskapoultry.org/ph otos/egg/08contest.htm.

MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA: If you would like more information on the egg artistry contest or display, please contact Mary Torell of the Poultry and Egg Division by calling: (402) 472-0752.