Letter to the Editor: Who gets to eat a slice of the pie?

To the Editor:

It has come to my attention recently that another pie eating contest event was scheduled this year in Waukon January 29 to benefit “local veterans”. My understanding is that an individual associated with a veterans organization in Wisconsin organized last year’s and this year’s event.

In reviewing one of the Pie Championship flyers, the winners from last year were listed. However, there was no report of how much money was raised or specifically where the money went.

Also interesting is the fact (and, not an “alternative fact”) that our local veterans groups have not been involved.  Weren’t local veterans designated to receive the benefits?

Admittedly, I don’t know where the veteran responsible for organizing the Pie Eating Championships actually lives, and I don’t care.  However, without reports or records, I cannot help but wonder who is actually benefiting from these events.

We do have some absolutely wonderful pie makers in our area. It’s easy to be happy, and hungry, for any opportunity to have them show off their talent. I am just suggesting we all be a little more careful about our donations, so we can have our pie and eat it too.

As always,

Ann Gallagher
“Catfish Annie”
Lansing