Tomlinson and Dingwall Find "Blind-Judging" Workaround?

When Mayor Paul Tomlinson and his wife Joan were selected to judge the children's sidewalk chalk art contest on Saturday several citizens complained that Tomlinson is well known for playing favourites and would likely judge against children of those who don't tow the Proudfoot line. So it was decided that the judges would stay away from competition and judge the artwork without knowing the identities of the artists.

But while the artists were still working on their pieces, Councillor Barry Dingwall, who hadn't moved from his spot next to the rock-climbing wall all day, went over, watched the artists for about 5 minutes, then returned to his seat where he entered into discussions with Tomlinson.

An innocent coincidence? Maybe. But the Proudfoot Four are not known for playing by the rules and why would Dingwall choose that event alone to take note of, and no other?

Are you surprised?