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Top scarecrows announced in Gowanda

Samantha Bucco and Jessie Mekus accepted the first place medal for the Gowanda Free Library’s entry “Pete the Cat”. Library director, Heidi Khawam, was not present.
Amelia Jarzynski accepted the second place medal for “Puff n’ Stuff” by Jesse’s Home and Gifts.
Brian Szkatulski and Mathias Arbeiter VI accepted the third place medal for “Edie Escrow” by Danahy Real Estate.

The last full weekend in September brought the annual Scarecrow Contest back to the streets of Gowanda. A total of 10 scarecrows competed for the title of Gowanda’s favorite. After the online votes and paper ballots were counted, the Gowanda Free Library’s entry, “Pete the Cat” landed in first place with a total of 69 votes. Not far behind with 60 votes were “Puff n’ Stuff” entered by Jessie’s Home and Gifts in second place and “Edie Escrow” entered by Danahy Real Estate with 54 votes. Rounding out the top half with just short of 50 votes were “Victor the Vampire”by Gabel Brothers Furniture and “4-H Barn Buddies” by Perrysburg Barn Buddies 4-H.

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