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Michelle Barber received first place in category 6, "Greatest Highway Memory." Kurt Schauppner The Desert Trail TWENTYNINE PALMS — “G.O.A.T. — Greatest of All Time” was the theme of this year’s Weed Show, which took over Founders Hall at the Old Schoolhouse Museum Saturday, Nov. 7, and Sunday, Nov. 8.The show drew 31 participants who created 78 entries, viewed by 379 visitors over the weekend.“The Weed Show continues to celebrate the artistic talents and creativity of the desert community, bringing together participants of all ages in a longstanding Twentynine Palms tradition,” chair Melodye Allen said.“Congratulations to all the winners and participants who helped make this year’s show a celebration of the desert’s greatest treasures.”Participants showcased their creativity through arrangements featuring dried plant materials and decorative accessories.

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