This weekend is the 46th Annual Lane County Dahlia Show at the Wheeler Pavilion at the Lane County Fair Grounds. As President of the L.C.D.S. Lexa has been super busy the last few days. She even has an interview posted with KLCC about the show. Click this link and you can listen to her:
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There was also an article in today's edition of the "Register Guard" newspaper:
"Area dahlia growers present free display to dazzle the eye"
By Randi Bjornstad The Register-Guard
Appeared in print: Sunday, Sep 20, 2009
"Who knew dahlias came in such a variety of sizes, shapes and colors?
From breathtakingly huge, spherical semi-cactus blooms — in all hues of yellow, orange, pink and purple — to delicate pink singles and sparse, fire-engine red orchid styles, the Wheeler Pavilion at the Lane County Events Center is filled this weekend with thousands of showy flowers.
It’s the 46th annual Lane County Dahlia Society show. The judging is done, and all that’s left is the oohs and aahs. It’s a way for dahlia admirers to see the blooms they covet, jot down their names, and spend the winter planning their own colorful gardens for next year.
Of course, taking away a cash prize is by no means certain. Cheryle Hawkins, who not only helps judge but also is chairwoman of the annual show, carries with her a copy of the “point scoring deduction card” that makes contestants shiver in their shoes, because any little imperfection can help knock a flower out of contention.
But leave that to the experts. For the rest of us, the display is simply a rainbow of colors to behold."
In further good news, one of Lexa's entries made the "Head Table" as best in show for its form - a miniature ball!
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