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Enjoying treats at the Eagles Hall are, from left, Aiden Harris, Abigail Hoffstee, Mackenzie Hoffstee, Mateo Hernandez, Zaiden Najera and Lucas Hoffstee.
Lizzy Gerhardt took first place and Mateo Hernandez took second place in the youngest age group of the Eagles Auxiliary pumpkin decorating contest.
Case McBride (right) concentrates on decorating his pumpkin while Jonathan Breazeale (left) and Lane McBride work on other projects.
RITZVILLE – Little "eagles" enjoyed treats, fun and $75 in cash prizes during a pumpkin-decorating contest at the Eagles Hall Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 28.
Taking first place in the age group 1-3 was Lizzy Gerhardt, followed by Mateo Hernandez in second place.
Among the age group 4-7, Zaiden Najera took first place, with Allie Greer coming in second.
Mackenzie Hofstee came in first place for the 8-10 age group, followed by Abigal Hofstee in second.
Auxiliary member Vonnie Messerschmidt said 36 pumpkins were purchased for the event from Boxwood Home and Garden.
"They gave us a good price, since it was for the Eagles," Messerschmidt said.
The contest was judged by Maynard Lund and Herman Harder, with each child going home with a bag of treats and at least a one-dollar bill.
Children also got to take home hand-made masks given out by Auxiliary member Sharon Oosterich.
"We had a good turn-out," Oosterich said.
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