Lions Club members support youth fair


PHOTO CAPTION: 4-H students are shown with Ocala Lions Club member Bill Thomas. [Photo by Randie Duretz]

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Posted April 9, 2024 | Staff report

The annual Southeastern Youth Fair draws thousands of participating 4-H and FFA students. The event this year was held Feb. 22-March 2.

On Feb. 28, member of the Ocala Lions Club were on hand for the Dave Baillie BBQ Contest, named in honor of the longtime SEYF supporter. The Ocala Lions Club Charities Foundation Inc. was a sponsor.

The contestants had three hours to prepare and serve their dish, which was then judged on taste, appearance, controlling the fire, sanitation, cleanliness and skill in the art of barbecuing.

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