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It's a piece of pie for RVC Rec Center contestants

Posted Wednesday, March 2, 2011 7:00 pm

Michael Diaz, 13, devoured five
slices and was named the victor of this year's competition.

Michael Diaz, 13, devoured five slices and was named the victor of this year's competition.

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Lindsay Cheesman, 5, had her eyes on the pies before the contest began.

Lindsay Cheesman, 5, had her eyes on the pies before the contest began.

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Coming in at second place, Sean Buchner, 13, ate four pie slices. His friend, Malachi Lynn, 13, shared a smile with Sean afterwards.

Coming in at second place, Sean Buchner, 13, ate four pie slices. His friend, Malachi Lynn, 13, shared a smile with Sean afterwards.

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After the contest was over, Katelyn, 8, and Emily, 7, stuck around to finish what was left on their plates.

After the contest was over, Katelyn, 8, and Emily, 7, stuck around to finish what was left on their plates.

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As they do each year in honor of President’s Day, the Rockville Centre Recreation Center’s staff hosted a cherry (and apple) pie eating contest on Feb. 24. Participants in this delicious competition downed slices of pie in record time, without the benefit of their hands — or utensils.

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