The 13th annual KARB Kickin’ Country pie auction took place last Wednesday and according to totals, was a huge success. According to Castle Country Radio Office Manager Ann Anderson, this year’s event raised $8,511.
“We had 67 pies donated from local businesses, dignitaries and individuals in the Castle Valley area,” explained Anderson. “We want to thank all those who donated pies and prizes for this year’s auction as well as the generous community that purchased the pies.”
Money raised will support local residents with $100 gas cards from the American Cancer Society, support Relay for Life and a $2,500 college scholarship fund will be awarded to a local student.
This year, pies ranged from cherry, apple and banana cream to bread pudding, cakes and ice cream desserts. Prizes also included concert tickets, car washes and paintings.
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- Jordon Buscarini takes bids during the 13th annual Kickin’ Country pie auction.
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- Various pies were donated by individuals, businesses and dignitaries.
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- Cakes and prizes were also part of the annual pie auction.
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- A coal miner cake created by Marsha Ellington.
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- Marsha Ellington also created a train cake to accompany the coal miner.
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- Cakes from Marsha’s Sammich Shop and a painting from Thomas Williams was one of the prizes up for bid.
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- Price Kiwanis donated a duck derby cake for the fundraising event.