After years behind the microphone, Ferguson takes his place in the parade

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For years, Kerry Ferguson helped tell Kimball who was coming down the street during the Farmers Day Parade. On Sept. 26, it was his turn to come down the street himself.Ferguson was named Grand Marsha

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