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Youth Services Department (YSD) held its 2023 Pumpkin Decorating Contest, benefiting United Way of Palm Beach County, on October 31, 2023.   Guests had a 'spooktacular' experience being able to play 'Spooky Trivia,' guess how many candy corn in a jar, and win prizes through a 'Roll-Oreo Zone' game. Tevin Ali, Public Relations Specialist, led the efforts in organizing and executing the event alongside a staff volunteer team.

The judges for the contest were:

• Deborah Drum, Director of Palm Beach County Environmental Resources Management Department
• Seth Bernstein, Executive Vice President of Community Investments of United Way of Palm Beach County
• Marcia Weber, AFL-CIO Labor Liaison of United Way of Palm Beach County
  
  The winning pumpkins were as follows:

• 1st Place Individual - Don't be a Pumpkin Head - Read Banned Books by Tammy Fields
• 1st Place Group- Around the Campfire by Youth Services Department Administration Team
  
• 2nd Place Group-Palmetto Dorm by Youth Services Department Highridge Family Center Palmetto Dorm youth
• 3rd Place Group-Orthodontist Pumpkin by Water Utilities Communications Department
• Honorable Mention -Viper Venus Fly Trap Pumpkin by Youth Services Department Highridge Family Center Mangrove Dorm youth
• Honorable Mention- Mr. Safety Pumpkin by Public Safety Department
  
  Deep gratitude to the judges, countywide department contestants, attendees, and the YSD team who made this event possible. 
  
  “Great fun for a great cause carried out by a great team.  Thanks to all who planned and participated," said Tammy Fields​
  

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