Friday, October 3, 2025
Scarecrow Contest Winners
Pictured above, Samantha Bucco and Jessie Mekus accepted the 1st Place medal for the Gowanda Free Library’s entry “Pete the Cat”. Library director, Heidi Khawam, was not present.
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 1st 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 2nd 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.
Above, Amelia Jarzynski accepted the 2nd Place medal for “Puff n’ Stuff” by Jesse’s Home and Gifts.
Above, Brian Szkatulski and Mathias Arbeiter VI accepted the 3rd Place medal for “Edie Escrow” by Danahy Real Estate.