First Place At The County Fair

One of the first things LuAnn saw when she accompanied me to the Clinton County Fair was a sad affair.  Our daughter Becky had won the Showman of Showmen contest for livestock and she showed a really good steer.  She did not get a good price for that steer and auction day was a sad affair.  I accept the responsibility for that, I did not have enough good buyers lined up.

14 years later, the kids are all grown, married and working and half kids of their own.  Thank you Lord for that, thank you!  I kept supporting the local fairs and LuAnn found something she could excel in, photography.

It was sweet last night to go back to that county fair and see all of the first place ribbons LuAnn earned.  Her corn picture won the Agriculture Division!  She has invested a lot of time and money in her camera and how to use it.  She is way ahead of me and I love comparing her pictures to those of others at our local county fairs.

If she had a dollar for every hour and dollar she has invested in photography, she would have a nice little stash of cash!  It was worth it last night to see the joy on her face after her hard work and investment.  Her entries are a bright spot in the Clinton County Fair and I can say that honestly.

Today, two of the little grand daughters show their pigs.  We don't expect much this year after Madison's wins at the state and county fairs last year.  We do know the girls will have fun and learn a lot of good lessons for life in their hard work on their exhibits.

Do you support your county fair?

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Ed Winkle