Ham City Jam a Hit Again This Year

Close to 300 people turned out Saturday for the 2014 Ham City Jam at Hendelmeyer Park.

Skaters from a large part of Central Illinois visited Effingham during the event, organized by area skater Deano Tull. Sponsors included Bike N Hike, Effingham Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Oneighty.  

The event featured bands, food and skating competitions.

Here's a look at the winners:

INTERMEDIATE--

1st place--Ian Hass

2nd place--Aiden Hendon

3rd place--Dominic Thompson

4th place--Marcus Johnson

EXPERT--

1st--J. T. DeSheria

2nd--Andrew Glaspy

3rd--Tyler Peterson

4th--Austin Clark

(LEFT TO RIGHT: HAM CITY JAM ORGANIZER DEANO TULL AND EXPERT DIVISION WINNER J.T. DeSHERIA OF ALTON)