It was hot in the exhibition building and contestants braved the temps, waiting to see if this was the year to bring home the blue ribbon.

Pictures by Deb Rohrer

Ninety-four-year-old Esther Will from Lincoln got first place with her cherry pie.

Patsy Cowgur and superintendent Mary Ellen Martin with the trophy for best pie.

Judging the dairy and culinary entrants.

Patsy Cowgur from Chestnut won first place for pecan pie, pie shell and cream puffs. Jennifer Lair of Chatham took first for apple pie. Kim Lyon of Washington won first for zucchini bread and corn bread. Charlene Carter of Lincoln won first place for raisin bread.

Allison Benner, Broadwell, with her first-place coffeecake..

Grace Lessen, Lincoln, with her decorated lunch box.

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