By Monty Siekerman
Winners of the Festival of Trees cookie baking contest at Community Health Professionals were determined Monday evening by a panel of judges.

It was rumored that each judge was chosen because he had a sweet tooth.
Lucky judges were (seated, from left) Van Curlis, John Berg, Matt Crawford, (standing, from left) Kevin Mierzejewski and Alec Perrin.

Contest winners in each of four categories:
• Most Unique, Gloria Boroff for date pinwheel
• Old Time Family Recipe, JoAnn Hageman for oatmeal raisin
• Best Decorated, Lisha Wilkerson for brown sugar pecan
• Santa's Favorite, JoAnn Hageman for chocolate chip

The Festival of Trees continues all week with events for young and old. The Festival kicked off with 500 people enjoying an appreciation party on Sunday.
The silent auction of trees, large and small, and other Christmas decorations continues all week at CHP from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Proceeds from the week-long event will help persons needing home health care and hospice. CHP is located at 1200 S. Main.