The late Jim Young was well-known as a local firefighter and trainer – and also for his apple pie. Article content
Back in 2007, Young, who died earlier this year , became the first winner of the Picton Fair’s Bake Off. Article content
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Now organizers are honouring his memory at this year’s fair by creating a one-year-only pie category in recognition of Young’s “unforgettable” winning entry.
The Bake Off, which has since raised more than $48,000 for the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation , returns Sept. 6 at the Prince Edward Curling Club at Picton’s fairgrounds.
Bakers of all ages and skill levels are invited to compete.
Young was a long-time Prince Edward County firefighter who later became a deputy chief of Belleville’s fire