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AKRON - Akron Carnegie Public Library's Community Scarecrow Contest ran from Oct. 23 through noon Oct. 31.
They had seven entries total.
In 6.5 days, 176 votes were cast to decide on the favorite scarecrow through two categories, along with the Judge's Pick and People's Choice.
Scarecrows of a medical professional, Little Bo Peep, a farmer's wife with her dog and cow, a dirt bike racer, a pretty lady, a cheerleader and a lumber jack were displayed at Akron's Downtown Park for the community to enjoy.
Winners were:
• Traditional Category: first place - Pike Lumber Company, second place - Madison Klinger, third place - Akron Las Donas Club, honorable mention - Woodlawn Medical Center
• Thematic Category: first place - Reads Racing - Levi Klinger, second place - Earl-Love Funeral Home, third place - Melea Gearhart
• Judge's Pick - Reads Racing - Levi Klinger
• People's Choice - Earl-Love Funeral Home
Sponsors of the event were Akron Family Chiropractic, Tom Bauters Accounting, Orville Haney of Home Land & Lakes Realty, Hartzler Funeral Home, Hoffman Body Shop and Franger Gas.
A value of $490 in prizes were awarded for this event.
Judges were Merry Gaerte, Marie Benzing, Mackenzie Niccum, Jack Covington and Jay Cole.
Scarecrows will be displayed through today, Friday, Nov. 3.
