Scarecrow Decorating Contest in Colchester, CT

According to the Rivereast News Bulliten, the town of Colchester is having its 10th-annual scarecrow decorating contest.

Participants line their pumpkin-headed creations along the Town Green. The scarecrows come in many different varieties. Include are a wooden scarecrow on a bike with a pumpkin replica of E.T. in an attached basket reminiscent of the 1982 film, submitted by the Riley family of Colchester. A fishing scarecrow was also submitted by the Wyatt family. Three scarecrows dressed in hot pink were submitted by "Shattered Endz" Hair Salon to raise breast cancer awareness. Local residents can go to different local businesses to cast their vote for their favorite scarecrow.

Last year, participants also entered a variety of different scarecrows. Of these were a pair of Scarecrows made to resemble John McCain and Barrack Obama submitted by "Shattered Endz" during the presidential campaign betweeen them.

"I love it... I think it's a great idea so that people can get excited about fall in New England. It's just a nice group activity," said Anita Pizutiello, Colchester Parks and Recreation supervisor and an organizer of the contest.

The scarecrows will be on the green until Sunday, October 25th. People can vote for their favorite entry at:
The Parks and Rec. Department at Town Hall, 127 Norwich Ave.
Again! Again! Kids Consignment, 128 Mill St.
Apple Rehab Center, 36 Broadway
AT&T, 95B Linwood Ave.
Plotkin's Jewelery & Gift Shop, 119 South Main St.
Plum Tomato Restaurant, 275 South Main St.
Shattered Endz Hair Salon, 75 Norwich Ave.
Skin Deep, 11 Hayward Ave.
Skyview Realty, 35 Hayward Ave.
and Subway Restaurant, 31 Halls Hill Rd.
Or mail ballots to CBA at P.O. Box 453, Colchester CT 06415