Harvest Moon Fest Scarecrow Contest Winners

The Franklin Merchant’s Association and Franklin Mayor Eugene Foulcard met at City Hall Tuesday to thank the participants of FMA’s Harvest Moon Festival scarecrow decorating contest.
Among the participants were, Teche Action Clinic, St. John Elementary School, Centerville High School, Franklin Foundation Hospital, St. Mary Parish Library, and Lagrange Elementary School.
The recipients of the awards for “Most Creative” were Lagrange Elementary School—Most Creative School 2019; and the St. Mary Parish Library—Most Creative Business 2019.
Diane Wiltz, FMA, said of all the participants, “Today, we wanted to take this time to give you your kudos, and from all of us, (FMA) a small token of our appreciation for what you did.”
Foulcard added, “On behalf of the city, I would like to thank all the participants in the scarecrow decorating contest. This is what makes small-town communities thrive. It’s all under the lamp posts, and we like to keep a wholesome, family atmosphere in everything we do here in Franklin, and this was part of that, and thank you for doing what you do to help us make this a great community.”
The judging for the contest took place online, with almost 200 votes reportedly cast.
The contest is scheduled to take place again next year.