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Cub Scout Leader Krista Wilson husks a cob while 10-year-old Reid Frayne of Watford sampled some corn and hammed it up for the camera.

August 15, 2025

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Cornfest was a family affair for the Nutma family of Watford, as siblings Eleanor, 7 Reuben, 10; Cousin Teddy Deelstra, 4, of Dresden; and Lorelai, 8, enjoyed some corn during festivities on Saturday.

The First Watford Cub Scouts were busy husking corn trying to keep up with demand, as many enjoyed free corn at Cornfest in Watford on Saturday.

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