WINNERS ANNOUNCED IN CHAPPELL HILL SCARECROW CONTEST

Tom Whitehead October 13, 2017

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Thousands of visitors are expected to fill the streets of Chappell Hill this weekend for the annual Scarecrow Festival.

In preparation for the event, the Chappell Hill Historical Society has announced the winners of its Scarecrow Contest. Taking first place and the $100 prize in the Adult Division was Sally Gaines for her “
Scarecrows & Pumpkins” entry at 3909 Katie Lane in Chappell Hill Estates. Second place and $75 went to Chappell Ridge Lane Neighbors for their “Pledge of Allegiance Scarecrow” at the entrance to Chappell Ridge Subdivision. And Tim and Cheryl Garner won third place and $50 for their “Toy Run Motorcycle Santa and Mrs. Claus” entry at 8480 FM 2447.

Sally Gains "Scarecrows and Pumpkins" won first place in the adult division. Photo - Joel Romo

In the Business Division, Revolution Printing captured the top prize of $100 for best scarecrow for their “Staff Scarecrow” at 9490 Highway 290. Second place and $75 went to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church for their “Polish Grandpa and Grandma Round bales” on Highway 290 next to Century 21 Real Estate. And the third place prize of $50 went to Carol’s Ice House for her “Couple Cooking” at 5075 Main St., FM 1155.

Revolution Printing won the business division with their “Staff Scarecrow” Photo - Joel Romo

There were no entries this year in the Children’s Division. All of the scarecrows will be on display this weekend during the Chappell Hill Scarecrow Festival, Saturday and Sunday in downtown Chappell Hill.

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