Huntley baker wins Heritage Fair pie contest

The McHenry County Historical Society recently held its 32nd annual Heritage Fair which included a pie bake-off.

The grand prize winner is Jean Turner of Huntley. The winning pie was auctioned off to raise funds for the historical society.

Winners in each category include:

• Fruit: First place, Ann Pontarelli of Crystal Lake (cherry, almond, ginger); second place, Jean Turner of Huntley (apple); and third place, Barb Clark of Huntley (French apple).

• Berry: First place, Jean Turner of Huntley (blackberry); and second place, Barb Clark of Huntley (blueberry).

• Mixed Fruit/Other: First place, Jean Turner of Huntley (strawberry rhubarb); second place, Ann Pontarelli of Crystal Lake (peach, blueberry, lavender); and third place, Flora Breshlic of Hampshire (chocolate nut chess).

Special thanks goes to judges Eryn Cisneros, Doug Crane and Taylor Michelan, as well as contest chairwoman Coral Lee Scranton and contest volunteers Judy Nett and Mary Ann Miller.

Funds raised by this annual event are used to operate an award-winning countywide historical museum, provide student and adult educational programs, and encourage countywide efforts at historical preservation.

The museum, 6422 Main St. in Union, is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, excluding holidays through September.

In addition to individuals receiving free admission as a perk of membership, throughout the summer season there are free admission weeks for residents living within townships/municipalities which are historical society members.

For a schedule, visit www.GotHistory.org or follow www.facebook.com/McHenryCountyHistoricalSociety/.