Acorn photographers recognized by CNPA

SHARP EYES- The California Newspaper Publishers Association has awarded honorable mentions to photo editor Jann Hendry and photographer Bill Sparkes for pictures they took in 2006. The CNPA honored the top 10 percent of more than 1,000 entries in its annual Better Newspapers Contest.

Above: Military veterans stand beneath fluttering flags during a Veteran's Day ceremony at Camarillo's Constitution Park. The Hendry shot appeared in the Camarillo Acorn and was entered in the feature photo category.

Top right: a lifeguard looks perplexed after the rescue boat Baywatch Malibu washes ashore on Zuma Beach. Two Simi Valley swimmers were nearly struck when the boat got caught in a wave. The Hendry photo appeared in the Simi Valley Acorn and was entered in the spot news category.

Middle right: An Agoura High School tackler hangs by a thread while a Camarillo ball carrier tries to break free during a high school football game. The Hendry photo appeared in the Camarillo Acorn and was entered in the sports category.

Bottom right: Members of the Thousand Oaks High School boys volleyball team entice passing motorists with an innovative marketing technique. The Sparkes photo appeared in the Thousand Oaks Acorn and was entered in the spot news category.