Oh Be Thankful Pie Auction Raises Funds for Charities
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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The bidding, as usual, was fierce and unpredictable at the annual Oh Be Thankful Pie Auction on Tuesday night.
The annual event at the American Legion auctioned off some 40 Thanksgiving pies (and one cheesecake) to raise funds for local charities and food pantries.
Established by Gabriel Abbott Memorial School Principal Heidi Dugal more than a decade ago, the pie auction has become a community service project of the Florida school's 8th grade. Kristy Keeler, Jenah Janz and Krista Furlon did the event as part of their Project 351 Fall Tribute.
The big winner of the night was a cherry ganache that brought a whopping $75 after a close contest between two highly competitive bidders. The cheesecake went for $55 as other pies ranged from $10 to more than $30.
Auctioneers Roy Burdick and Harry LaGess kept the baked goods moving and the bidding energetic. But those in the crowd knew exactly which pies they wanted.
The auction was proceeded by sampling of all the pies, with favorites being quickly demolished by the horde of teachers, parents and children. A host of judges picked their favorites and ribbons were handed out to the individuals and Abbott and Clarksburg School classes that entered the pies.
Multiple ribbon winners included a peanut butter pie from the 4th grade, a cherry berry from Dugal, the maple cheesecake, the preschool's Oreo pie, another peanut butter pie by the Clarksburg School's 8th grade and a s'more pie from the 6th grade, along with chocolate, apple and pudding pies.
One of the participants this year was the Berkshire Battalion hockey team. Their pie won several ribbons and raised $17.
The event also included a 50/50 raffle and a chinese auction.
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