The superintendent was Harry Hild and the judge was Jim Schmidt. You
could tell these two guys have been doing this sort of thing for a
while. Methodical and unbiased in their approach yet patient and
very kind.
Participants came early to set up their displays as beautifully as
possible. Great care was taken to make sure everything was lined up
and balanced to make their presentations the most eye appealing
ever. (I have to admit, my mouth was watering at the site of
homegrown veggies; yum!)
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A grandfather was explaining size and balance and how to correctly
try to present a plate of onions; thus passing his expertise and
knowledge to his granddaughter. And isn't that what we all do with
our kids; prepare them to take our place and pass the torch to
future generations?
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