The title of 2009 Ruskin Tomato Queen went to longtime Ruskin resident Aleta Jonie Maschek. Ruskinite A. "Mac" Miller, grandson of Ruskin's first college president, was crowned Tomato King. Each received a box of Ruskin tomatoes donated by Pacific Tomato Growers and a two-night mini-vacation donated by The Resort and Inn at Little Harbor.
Photo: Ruskin Honorary Mayor John Smith, Queen Aleta Maschek,
Ms. Southeast Galaxy 2009 Melissa Conrad and King Mac Miller.