Memory Lane: June 2, 2012

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From the June 2, 2012 edition of The Wayne Herald

Plant identification contest conducted

As part of the 20th annual Northeast Nebraska Master Gardener plant fair, a youth horticulture plant identification contest was held.

Area youth were invited to participate in the competition. A total of nine youth participated with five in the junior division, two in the intermediate division, and two in the senior division. Each contestant was asked to identify 50 plants.

Becca Kment of Plainview placed first in the junior division with Sarah Perrigan of Norfolk placing second and Laura Perrigan of Norfolk placing third. In the intermediate division. Katherine Perrigan of Norfolk finished in first place with Stephanie Sorensen of Plainview placing second. For the senior division, Rachel Sorensen of Plainview placed first and Laura Greunke of Winside placed second.

Organizers extended a thank you to Mulch N More and Don Liedman for providing additional plants.