Second annual Pumpkins on Parade held in Phillips

Judges Choice
PHILLIPS — Pumpkins from around the area gathered at the Phillips Area Community Center on Depot Street for the second annual Pumpkin Parade. Each displayed on its own individual table spaced appropriately over the floor of “the Old Gym” in order to maintain proper social distancing, the orange orbs of all shapes and sizes vied for prizes in six categories — Prettiest, Ugliest, Funniest, Scariest, Most Original and Judges’ Choice.
The entries were judged by a panel of four — Russell and Susan Black, Tom Saviello and Christine Geisser, all of Wilton. Following much deliberation, the team announced the following results.
Funniest — Teresa Fast, 1st; Winona Davenport, second. Scariest — Rick DeBruin, first; Jane Deeley, second. Most Original — B.J. Bangs, first; Rachelle Knight, second; Paula Kane, third.
Porter Knight’s entry was declared the Ugliest, and Deb Black’s received the Judges’ Choice award . A pie sale, featuring 30 homemade pies, was held in addition to the Pumpkin Parade. Also, Winona Davenport sold tickets for PACC’s current fundraising raffle. Interested persons may contact her or other members of PACC for more information or to purchase their own raffle tickets to win tickets for the Maine Lottery.
Sheila Jalbert and Vicki Elwell organized the event.

TOP PHOTO: 1st Scariest.