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PHOTO GALLERY: Pie Contest


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 5:00 a.m. December 11, 2011
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PHOTO GALLERY: Pie Contest
The judges try and figure out what pie will get first place in the fruit pie category, during the 1st annual pie contest, Friday, Dec. 9 at Everence Federal Credit Union.
The judges try and figure out what pie will get first place in the fruit pie category, during the 1st annual pie contest, Friday, Dec. 9 at Everence Federal Credit Union.
Spectators and pie makers hang out in the parking lot during the 1st annual pie contest, Friday, Dec. 9 at Everence Federal Credit Union.
Spectators and pie makers hang out in the parking lot during the 1st annual pie contest, Friday, Dec. 9 at Everence Federal Credit Union.
Urie Detweiler makes chili for people to enjoy along with their pieces of pie, Friday, Dec. 9 at Everence Federal Credit Union.
Urie Detweiler makes chili for people to enjoy along with their pieces of pie, Friday, Dec. 9 at Everence Federal Credit Union.
Sherry Gore and Amanda Yoder share a piece of one of the 21 pies entered into the during the 1st annual pie contest, Friday, Dec. 9 at Everence Federal Credit Union.
Sherry Gore and Amanda Yoder share a piece of one of the 21 pies entered into the during the 1st annual pie contest, Friday, Dec. 9 at Everence Federal Credit Union.
The judges for the pie contest included Kent Hartzler, Ivan Miller, Sherry Gore and Amanda Yoder.
The judges for the pie contest included Kent Hartzler, Ivan Miller, Sherry Gore and Amanda Yoder.
The four judges had to taste and judge 21 different pies during the 1st annual pie contest, Friday, Dec. 9 at Everence Federal Credit Union.
The four judges had to taste and judge 21 different pies during the 1st annual pie contest, Friday, Dec. 9 at Everence Federal Credit Union.
Kjell Purnell cuts into one of the pies and gets ready to serve up pieces to the judges, Friday, Dec. 9 at Everence Federal Credit Union.
Kjell Purnell cuts into one of the pies and gets ready to serve up pieces to the judges, Friday, Dec. 9 at Everence Federal Credit Union.
Josh, 4, and Joel, 3, Miller sit with their grandma, Mary Fisher at the 1st annual pie contest, Friday, Dec. 9 at Everence Federal Credit Union.
Josh, 4, and Joel, 3, Miller sit with their grandma, Mary Fisher at the 1st annual pie contest, Friday, Dec. 9 at Everence Federal Credit Union.
Mary and OJ Miller
Mary and OJ Miller
Ruth Overholt and Edna Hostetler both entered pies in the contest, Friday, Dec. 9 at Everence Federal Credit Union.
Ruth Overholt and Edna Hostetler both entered pies in the contest, Friday, Dec. 9 at Everence Federal Credit Union.
Pie-makers and spectators watched as the judges taste each of the 21 pies entered into the 1st annual pie contest, Friday, Dec. 9 at Everence Federal Credit Union.
Pie-makers and spectators watched as the judges taste each of the 21 pies entered into the 1st annual pie contest, Friday, Dec. 9 at Everence Federal Credit Union.
A variety of pies were put out on a table for people to enjoy following the pie contest, Friday, Dec. 9 at Everence Federal Credit Union.
A variety of pies were put out on a table for people to enjoy following the pie contest, Friday, Dec. 9 at Everence Federal Credit Union.
Elizabeth Yoder cuts up the pies and gets them ready for people to try during the 1st annual pie contest, Friday, Dec. 9 at Everence Federal Credit Union.
Elizabeth Yoder cuts up the pies and gets them ready for people to try during the 1st annual pie contest, Friday, Dec. 9 at Everence Federal Credit Union.
Caleb, 3, and Jerusha, 1 ½, Yoder sit in their little red wagon.
Caleb, 3, and Jerusha, 1 ½, Yoder sit in their little red wagon.
There were over 40 pies made, 21 of them were entered into the 1st annual pie contest, Friday, Dec. 9 at Everence Federal Credit Union.
There were over 40 pies made, 21 of them were entered into the 1st annual pie contest, Friday, Dec. 9 at Everence Federal Credit Union.
Each of the three categories of pies had a first, second and third place prize.
Each of the three categories of pies had a first, second and third place prize.
People patiently wait as the judges try and decide on winners for the three different categories of pies.
People patiently wait as the judges try and decide on winners for the three different categories of pies.
Kay Schlabach, Clara Miller, Ruth Yoder, Sue Mullett and Ruth Overholt were some of the winners of the 1st annual pie contest, Friday, Dec. 9 at Everence Federal Credit Union.
Kay Schlabach, Clara Miller, Ruth Yoder, Sue Mullett and Ruth Overholt were some of the winners of the 1st annual pie contest, Friday, Dec. 9 at Everence Federal Credit Union.
People line up to get their servings of chili and a piece of pie.
People line up to get their servings of chili and a piece of pie.
People enjoy eating chili and pieces of pie during the 1st annual pie contest, Friday, Dec. 9 at Everence Federal Credit Union.
People enjoy eating chili and pieces of pie during the 1st annual pie contest, Friday, Dec. 9 at Everence Federal Credit Union.

 

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