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Award winning rodeo returns to Mound City

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he Linn County Fair Rodeo received prestigious recognition during the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) this past December in Las Vegas. The Mound City based rodeo was selected as 2018 Small Rodeo of the Year by the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA). For recognition, the 644 PRCA annually approved rodeos are divided into small, medium and large categories based on added contestant money per event. More than 50 percent of the professional rodeos fall into the “small” group. The Linn County Rodeo won over the Springville Sierra Rodeo, Springville, Calif., and the White Sulphur Springs Labor Day Rodeo, White Sulphur Springs, Mont. Mandan Rodeo Days in Mandan, N.D., won in the medium category, and the California Rodeo Salinas was named Large Rodeo of the Year. “This award is a much-appreciated recognition for our community of spectators, sponsors and fair board members,” said Kelly Carbon, Mound City, Linn County Fair Board president. According to Cindy Gillespie of Ransom, “The award recognizes the long-term efforts of a rodeo committee and is not based on one year’s performances.” Gillespie is the Prairie Circuit (Kansas, Oklahoma and Nebraska) director and a member of the national

WPRA Board of Directors. “Linn County’s excellent facilities, enthusiastic crowds, contestant hospitality and attention to ground conditions all factored into their selection as WPRA Small Rodeo of the Year,” continued Gillespie. “Plus, their efforts in continuing the Eastern Kansas Pro Rodeo Series featuring the professional rodeos at Mound City, Coffeyville and Eureka were a positive in the selection process.” Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colo., the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association has more than 3,000 members from the United States, Canada and Australia. Members annually compete for nearly $5 million in total prize money at rodeos in the United States and Canada. The 73rd Linn County Fair Rodeo is set for 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 9 and 10, at the fairgrounds in Mound City. The rodeo will be produced by New Frontier Rodeo Co., Gypsum, and features rodeo clown Allan Dessel, Paullina, IA. For more information on the complete Linn County Fair and Rodeo, go to www.linncountyfair.com and Linn County Fair & Rodeo on Facebook.

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Members of the Linn County Fair and Rodeo, receiving the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) plaque for the Small Rodeo Committee of the Year during the 2018 National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, are, left to right, John Teagarden, La Cygne; Scott Lindell, Prescott; Dusty Moore, La Cygne, and Doreen Wintermute, WPRA president. Submitted

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Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pull set for Aug. 4

rucks and tractors will be kicking up the dirt at the Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pull at the Linn County Fairgrounds at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug.

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The Outlaw Truck and Tractor Puller’s “Big Screen” instant replay board returns to the Linn County Fair Tractor Pull at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4. The Big Screen has been used for the past three years at the Mound City pull. In addition to replaying each pull, it provides an avenue to give sponsors recognition during the event, according to fair board officials.

“The Linn County Fair is one of the few pulls in Kansas that the Outlaw Pullers can be seen at this season and draws a wide variety of participants, both local and regional pullers,” says Brent Paddock, event chairman. Drivers from several states away can be seen at this sanction pull, which is returning to Mound City for its 19th year at the fair. It’s the track conditions that help to make the event exciting, and the Linn County Fair takes pride in having one of the best tracks around. While these trucks and tractors do move fast, pulling is not about speed. It’s about the power of the machine and skill of the driver. These machines hook on and haul close to 20 tons of weight from

a standing stop up the 300-foot strip with ear-splitting engines roaring, smoke shooting in the air and dirt flying high. Classes will include Pro Stock 4x4 Trucks, 3.0 Diesel Pickups, Pro Stock Tractors and Limited Pro Stock Tractors. Missouri State Tractor Pullers Association (MSTPA) also will be represented with Light Modified Tractors and Pro Field Tractor classes. Tickets for the truck and tractor pull are available from fair queen candidates or ticket outlets; check out www.linncountyfair.org for more information. Advanced ticket prices are $15 for adults and $5 for kids ages 6-12 years; kids 5 and under are free. The Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pulling Association (OTTPA) was formed in 1982 and is the largest of three sanctioned national pulling associations, endorsing over 70 sessions of pulling in over 50 cities from Texas T a to South Dakota.

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Father and son working on a great season Seventeen-year-old Tyler Paddock, Mound City, is in serious contention for Rookie Driver of the Year in the Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pullers Association.

Tyler Paddock, Mound City, with his tractor, In Too Deep, is shown competing in the Limited Pro Stock class at the Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pull, Whitewright, Texas, on June 28, where he placed third.

Brent Paddock, Mound City, is shown here accepting his award for champion Limited Pro Stock Tractor, Deep Diggin Deere, at the two-day pull at Rock Valley, Iowa, on July 13.

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Four candidates running for Fair Queen By BARBARA PROFFITT

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he race for the title of Linn County Fair Queen has been a tradition since 1952, when the very first queen of the Linn County Fair was crowned at the rodeo on the last night of that fair 67 years ago. Six girls ran as candidates for that race, and Kathryn Newman was crowned as queen. This year there are four candidates vying for the title of Linn County Fair Queen, a title which will be awarded to the contestant who sells the most tickets. Augusta Browning

Augusta Browning, daughter of Eric and Kendra Browning of Parker, and recent graduate of Prairie View High School with a 3.9 GPA, has been a member of the Parker Thunderbirds 4-H Club for 10 years. In that time she has served as treasurer and president. She has also served on the 4-H Junior Leaders of Linn County for five years, holding the office of president for three; and the Linn County 4-H Council, holding the office of secretary and the office of vice president. Augusta was a member of the Prairie View FFA and competed at the state level in Entomology. She was also a member of the Student Council (four years, served as president also), Library Club, Marching Band, Future Career and Community Leaders of America, Future Business Leaders of America, French Club, and served as wrestling manager (four years). “To attend Allen Community College as a student ambassador, earn my associate in science degree and walk across the stage again next May,” she said when asked about her future goals, “then go to a university and earn my early childhood education and special education degree.”

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Her hobbies include cooking, helping her sisters, playing softball, and watching over her herd of goats. Madisyn Hall, daughter of Jerried and Jamie Hall, Mound City, is a junior at JayhawkLinn High School and has been a member of the Busy Madisyn Hall Bugs 4-H Club for five years. In that time she has served as the club secretary and as club treasurer. Madisyn has been a member of Linn County Dance and Cheer for nine years, part of a group that has competed in the PSU Dance Showcase for three years. She has also been a member of the JLHS Cheer Squad for four years. “I plan to go to college and explore photogra-

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phy, and would also like to follow in my mother’s footsteps and become a cosmetologist,” said Madisyn when asked about her future goals. Her hobbies include cheer and dance, hanging out with friends, and family and fishing. Though not a hunter herself, she will go along “for the experience.”

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Shelby Weitman, daughter of Danny and Tammy Weitman of La Cygne, is a senior student of Manhattan Virtual Academy. Shelby currently holds two part-time jobs, one at the La Cygne City Pool and one at the Family Cafe. Jaclyn Schreckhise Shelby is an avid horsewoman, riding every day. Her love for horses and the Jaclyn Schreckrodeo has led her to hise, daughter of training horses for Jack and Rochelle breakaway roping Schreckhise of Pleasand barrel racing. anton, is a freshman She competes in the student at Pleasanbarrel racing through ton High School and the United Rodeo is a member of the Association. She has FFA Club there. been training and Jaclyn has been a competing with her member of the PHS horse, Breeze, which volleyball team, a she broke herself as a member of the choir Shelby Weitman 4-year-old. there, and also a cast “My future goals are to do more member of the Pleasanton Dinner of the same,” she said of her plans, Theatre. “more rodeos, more horses, more “I want to train horses and have training,” a farm,” she said when asked about “I hope to continue becoming her plans for the future. well-known and to make a living Jaclyn loves her dog, loves to ride on my own ranch training the best horses, and enjoys hanging out with horses in the country,” she added. her friends and spending time with

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This clown has a day job

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he 2019 Linn County Fair Rodeo, Aug. 9-10, will feature rodeo clown Allan Dessel. Dessel, 35, like many rodeo athletes, has a “day job” to support his rodeo habit. The PRCA Rodeo clown and barrelman actually has had two day jobs since graduating from college in 2007. Dessel taught mathematics for a Soper, Okla., high school for 10 years following graduation from college. His classes included algebra 1 and 2, geometry, trigonometry and physics. “I loved teaching, especially mathematics, to high school students,” said Dessel recently. His students annually ranked high in math bowl competitions in central Oklahoma. In late 2017, Dessel got the opportunity to purchase an existing tax and accounting business in his hometown, Cherokee, Iowa. “My wife Amanda and I are both from northwest Iowa. We were 12 hours away from the kids’ (Gracie, 9; Stran, 6; and Trig, 3) grandparents. We jumped at the chance to ‘go back home. ’” The rodeo clown/teacher opened Dessel Accounting in January 2018.

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“I wanted to extend and expand my career in the rodeo arena,” he said. Today Dessel holds three Meanwhile, Dessel is on the rodeo endorsements on his PRCA trail. “I left home June 28 and won’t card: bullfighter, barrelman and be back until Aug. 11,” reports Dessel. specialty act – comedy. His rodeo travel will take him to seven After mentoring by the likes states in 2019, from Texas to Minneof Barnes and Harrison, coupled sota and points in between. with his athletic ability and work Dessel grew up in rural Cherokee, ethic, how has Dessel performed six miles from the Bob Barnes ranch, in his “summer job”? His yearknown now as the Rafter B Bar Ranch. end recognition includes Great Barnes was a legendary Midwest PRCA Lakes Circuit Finals bullfighter Rodeo Clown Allan Dessel rodeo stock contractor, having furthree times, Prairie Circuit barnished bucking stock for all 50 NFR rodeos. “I started relman in 2010 and selection as First Frontier Circuit hanging around the Barnes ranch as a young kid, helpFinals barrelman for 2013. ing with livestock. My dad was a 10-year professional “I always like for Allan to come around our rodeos,” bull fighter, so rodeo is in my blood.” says Linn County Rodeo stock contractor Jimmy After successfully working as a bullfighter, first at Crowther with tongue in cheek. “He certainly raises the high school rodeos then on to the amateur ranks, DesIQ average of those of us that hang out with the bulls.” sel gained membership into the PRCA in 2003 at the “Come out to the rodeo at Mound City Aug. 9 and age of 18. 10,” says rodeo clown/teacher/tax man Dessel. “I In 2006, during his college Christmas break, Dessel promise we will have fun and keep the math problems traveled to Soper to study under veteran PRCA barsimple.” relman John Harrison. Harrison is an award-winning Find more information on the 2019 Linn County Fair rodeo clown, having been nominated for both comedy at www.linncountyfair.org or like Linn County Fair & specialty act and barrelman of the year multiple times. Rodeo on Facebook.

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ALL AROUND SHOWMAN

Schwarz is learning life lessons as he goes Parker Schwarz brings home the honor of Champion Maintainer and Reserve Supreme Female at the 2018 Kansas State Fair.

By BARBARA PROFFITT Linn County News barbara@linncountynews.net

arker Schwarz, son of Kurt and Paula Schwarz, La Cygne, recently traveled 255 miles to Des Moines, Iowa, to exhibit his two heifers as well as participate in all of the contests, because for a showman like Parker, this is what it’s all about. The 2019 National Junior Heifer Show, which was held from June 2328, brought in a combined 705 head of Maine-Anjou and Chianina cattle with more than 505 exhibitors traveling from 28 different states. This is Parker’s third national junior show to attend, and all of his hard work is paying off as he once again brought

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home top honors in the following categories, which go above and beyond showing cattle: – National Champion Junior Maine-Anjou Showman – National Champion Chianina Junior Showman – Third Overall Chianina Sweepstakes for All Age Division – Third Place Junior Salesmanship – Fifth Place Junior Speech – Sixth Place Junior Team Fitting Bringing home top honors in both categories, Maine-Anjou and Chianina, was just the beginning to another summer of shows for the young man. “Parker shows cattle at both the state and national level in shows, such as the Kansas State Fair, the Kansas Junior Livestock Show, the American Royal, as well as several others in Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Missouri,” said Paula. “Winning at a cattle show takes lots of work at home,” noted

Parker. “It starts with genetics and breeding decisions, good care of the animals, washing them daily, lots of practice and dedication,” he explained. “Showing cattle has taught me life lessons, like working with others, good communication skills, having good sportsmanship winning and losing,” he added. “My favorite part of raising and showing cattle is setting and achieving my goals.” This spring, Parker exhibited at five spring shows and has brought home Supreme Breeding Heifer twice, Reserve once, Champion Market Animal once and three other top five placings, ending up as Champion or Reserve Champion Showman at all five competitions. Parker has two younger siblings, a brother, Grayson, and a sister, Sutton, who are not yet old enough to show, but he is most certainly setting the bar for them when they come of age.

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Upgraded security system, improvements at Linn County Fairgrounds

he Linn County Fair Board is always looking for ways to improve the experience of fair-goers. Some of those improvements, such as the new bathroom and shower facility located by the poultry and rabbit barn, will be easy to spot. The larger bathroom and shower facility will be a welcome sight to those attending and especially those camping at the fairgrounds. “The decades old bathroom had certainly run its course, and it was definitely time for a new one,” says Kelly Carbon, Linn County Fair Board president. “We’re excited about the changes that have been completed and those underway that will improve our fair attendees’ experience.” It might go unnoticed by many, but another big change for the 2019 fair is the upgrade in security at the fairgrounds. While there have been cameras and added security from

law enforcement in previous years during the fair, the addition of a larger security presence will virtually cover the fairgrounds from the entrance to the back gates and most everywhere in between. The Linn County Fair and Rodeo is one of the top-five largest county fairs in Kansas. Each nightly event is well attended, and the arena bleachers are full. Continuing to provide a safe environment for fair attendees is a top priority. There have been significant changes over the course of the nearly 150 years of the Linn County Fair, from its early beginnings in 1870 to one of the most notable in 1946 with the purchase of land where the fair still resides today. Generations of families have participated and attended the county fair, and with the support of the patrons of Linn County and surrounding communities, the fair will continue for many years to come.

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From Linn County Fair to National Western Stock Show: Showing cattle is their life Lauren Aust speaks with the judge during her showing at the 2018 Kansas State Fair. She would go on to win Reserve Champion with this animal at the Kansas Junior Livestock Show. Submitted

By BARBARA PROFFITT

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isters Grace and Lauren Aust, daughters of Brad and Janell Aust, of rural La Cygne, have been showing cattle since they were old enough to walk into the show ring, and for these two girls, showing cattle is their life. The sisters began showing in 4-H at the Linn County Fair and over the years began participating in spring beef shows around the region. From there the girls moved upward and onward, taking their cattle showing skills to the Kansas State Fair and the Kansas Junior Livestock Show (KJLS). Each has placed in the top five at the Kansas State Fair, and last year they

did so at the same time. Grace brought home Reserve Champion in 2018, with Lauren fourth in state last year. Lauren’s steer went on to be named Reserve Champion at KJLS. In addition, Lauren took third in state in 2014; Grace won state in 2016. They’ve also both shown at national junior cattle shows, which are by cattle breed. Grace recently showed her cattle at the national junior for the Simmental breed July 22-27 in Louisville, Ky. “National cattle shows are held all across the country, and some would consider the top three livestock shows held each year to be the American Royal held in Kansas City in October, the North American International Livestock Expo in Louisville in November and the National Western Stock Show in Denver in January,” said mother Janell with

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pride. “The girls have shown at all three national shows, and Grace took third in the overall prospect steer show in Denver earlier this year.” “I’ve met so many people from all over the country through livestock showing,” said Grace. “It’s taught me to be confident and also learn from others. There is always something you can improve the next time in showing livestock.” “It’s always exciting to win, but the path to the big shows is filled with both winning and losing,” she added. “Livestock showing teaches us that it’s not always about winning; it’s the hope that you might win, and even if you don’t, you’re happy for your friends that do.” “I like competing in the ring. It’s always fun hanging out with my friends in the cattle barn,” added Lauren. “While showing our cattle in the ring is what we are there for, most of our time is spent taking care of animals and preparing for our time in the ring, hoping we have what the judges are looking for that day.” “Livestock showing teaches so many lessons, including how to be gracious

Grace Aust shows off her winnings at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colo., this past January, receiving third overall prospect steer. SubmitteD

winners and losers,” added Janell. “By the time you’re going to national shows, you’ve done plenty of both.” “It’s time intensive; there is a lot that goes into getting livestock ready for shows, from daily chores to grooming

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The Demo Derby, which kicks off the Linn County Fair each year, is one of the best-attended non-4-H events held each year. This year’s derby will bring a new feature.

Two-car teams kick off Demolition Derby Aug. 2 Truck demo derby new addition for 2019

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New this year will be a truck demolition derby held during Friday night’s event. Interest in adding trucks to the demolition derby has been growing the past few years and prompted the addition to the schedule. Several participants have signed up already, but there is room for more. For a list of rules for both cars and trucks, visit Grandstand Attractions, Inc., at http://gsademoderby.com. Demolition derby fans will have a chance to see entries from all over the region, including some familiar local participants. One of those is Tyler Shafer, owner of Shafer Automotive in Parker, who has been participating in demolition derbies since he was 16 years old. His uncle, Clyde Shafer, sparked his interest in derbies, and Tyler continues the family tradition with his cousin and their sons, who drive the Power Wheels for kids starting out. “There’s an adrenaline rush like no other when you’re out there in the arena,” says Tyler. “There is a lot of time spent working on these cars and trucks, but it’s also time spent with family and friends working on them together.” “We added the twocar team demolition

derby event to our fair schedule in 2016, and we’ve seen increased interest each year. It’s been a successful addition,” says Kelly Carbon, Linn County Fair Board president. “By adding the trucks this year, we continue to bring something new to our audience.” Twelve teams are the maximum for the two-car team event, and the slots were filled earlier in the season. Friday night’s two-car team event winners receive a $6,000 purse, along with a Figure 8 competition with more than $500 in payout and Power Wheels for kids. Winners of the truck demolition derby will receive $500, $200 and $100. Saturday night categories include Modified Old & New Iron, $1,000 $500, $300 and $200; Semi-Stock, $1,000, $500, $300 and $200; Compacts, $800, $500, $300 and $100; and Bone Stock, $800, $500, $300 and $100. The individual purse amounts may vary if participants are limited in a specific category, which will be determined at a pre-event meeting. All non-winning cars receive $50. For more information contact Regina McDermith at 217- 306-4025, Kelly Carbon 620-224-6077, Janell Aust 913-4064996, or visit the Grandstand Attractions, Inc., at http://gsademoderby.com.

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Two-car teams were introduced to the Demolition Derby at the Linn County Fair in 2018 and were an instant hit. The double action will return this year with at least 12 teams already registered.

Two-car teams ready for Demo Derby Early entries for the two-car team Super Stock Derby at the Linn County Fair have been announced. A dozen teams are entered and ready for the fourth annual team derby. The event is scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2. The traditional derby will be Saturday, Aug. 3, also at 8 p.m. 2019 two-car team Super Stock Derby includes the following entries: – Tony Sharp and Jeremy Bartlett, Parker – Bobby Brock and Storm Mattas, George – Sam Freeman and Darrel Tait, Blue Mound

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Showmanship is family affair

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Kaden Stroup, far right, with his shorthorn heifer at The Kansas Classic in Hutchinson in February, where he took Reserve Champion. Pictured with Kaden are his sisters, left to right, Kirbie, Kally and Kiah.

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ustin and Megan Stroup of La Cygne have four children, three of whom – Kaden 15, Kally, 12, and Kirbie, 10 – show pigs from April to October. They start their year in Scott City and usually end it at the American Royal in Kansas City. In between those two shows, the trio and their family travel to about 20 shows, give or take, on a circuit called the Eastern Kansas Swine Show Series. This series consists of 10 shows in different locations with anywhere from 250-300 hogs per show. Along with those spring shows, the Stroups also attend the Linn County Fair, the Kansas State Fair, the Kansas Junior Livestock Show, the American Royal and any other jackpots that they can fit in during the season. Kaden also shows cattle, and this year he has a shorthorn heifer that he has taken to The Beef Expo in Hutchinson, The Kansas Classic in Hutchinson and a few spring shows and will be exhibiting this heifer at our county fair, as well as the Kansas State Fair, Kansas Junior Livestock Show, American Royal, and then once again at The Kansas Expo. “The kids work extremely hard all year around feeding, walking, washing and keeping their animals well taken care of,” said mother Megan. “We are proud

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to compete at the different levels that these shows offer. It teaches the kids many life lessons; they make tons of friends and have fun in the process!” “I like showing in so many different shows to make myself better, meet new people and see different places,” states Kaden. “We work hard in the barn every day, so it is fun to take our animals out and see what other people think of

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them.” “I like showing and meeting new friends and seeing them every weekend!” added Kally. “We have fun together, and it is fun watching and cheering each other on.” “Showing pigs is fun, and I really like seeing all my friends that I have met during the years at the shows that I don’t get to hang out with at school or

in my town,” said Kirbie. “We show together in the ring and then play together until we have to get our pigs ready to show again.” Even their youngest sister, Kiah, age 1, gets into the act, already learning how to get those pigs to go where she wants them. “The kids have been in the top end of their classes at every show they have

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been to so far this year,” noted Megan. Kaden was Grand Champion Market Hog and Third Overall Market Hog at the Scott City Showdown and Reserve Breeding Gilt and Fifth Overall Breeding Gilt at Scott City. He has had several Breed Champion and Reserve Champion hogs and was Grand Champion Market Hog at the Paola FFA Summer Spectacular Swine Show as well as Reserve Showman. He ended the Eastern Kansas Swine Series with Fourth Overall Light AOB and Fourth Overall Dark AOB as well as Sixth Overall Senior Swine Show-

man. “In the Eastern Kansas Swine Series we are showing against some of the toughest competitors in Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri, so these kids have done a fantastic job this year,” added Megan. “Kaden has also been selected Champion and Reserve Champion Showman at several other shows this year.” Megan also noted that where one goes, the others do too, making showmanship a family affair.

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hen you stroll through the exhibits at the 2019 Linn County Fair, you will be amazed at the improvements of the 4-H Building! Thanks to the generosity of the Lanham family, Barnes family, other donors and volunteers, the 4-H Building was able to receive a much-needed renovation. Lanham Memorial provides displays for fair In January longtime 4-H and Linn County Fair supporter Jeanine Lanham of rural Mound City passed away. Jeanine’s family roots run deep in the Linn County program. Jeanine was a 4-H leader, 4-H mom and most recently a 4-H grandmother. She was also active in many extension programs and was a cherished volunteer. In addition to the 4-H and extension dedication, her husband and son are both members of the Linn County Fair Board. After her passing, the family spoke with the 4-H Council and the Extension Office about donating any memorials to the 4-H Council. Over the years the 4-H exhibits in the 4-H Building have grown. With this growth the space and ease of displaying the exhibits has been a challenge for Franny Eastwood, Marais des Cygnes Extension District agent. Jeanine’s husband Eldon and son Scot knew that

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the 4-H Council had been discussing the possibility of updating the displays that are used during the Linn County Fair, and they thought this would be a great way to honor Jeanine. They wanted to be able to give back to the 4-H program and knew that these displays were much needed and would be a long-term investment in the 4-H program. The 4-H Council has been able to purchase displays for the photography, new risers along with other grid displays to hold many of the other 4-H exhibits. In addition to the new displays, the

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Busy Bugs 4-H Club, which the Lanham grandchildren are members of, donated table coverings for all of the display tables. The Barn Harvesters 4-H Club also assisted in painting the new wood displays that were made by Bob Wood of Mound City. The Helen Barnes Judge’s Choice Awards For many years Helen Barnes served as the family consumer sciences agent at the Linn County Extension Office. She and Larry Blair made an excel-

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lent team and brought many traditions and programs to Linn County. Some of these programs are still in place today. The one program that comes to mind that Helen started is the Ladies Day Program, which takes place the second Saturday of the Linn County Fair. With her passing in April, the Mound City community and extension program lost a cherished member. Like the Lanham family, the Barnes family reached out to the Extension Office and 4-H program to see if there was a way to honor their mother. With Helen’s passion for the exhibits in the C 4-H Building, it only seemed right to L honor her there. So it was decided that the 4-H would initiate the Helen Barnes Judge’s Choice Awards. Two years ago, we started the judge’s choice awards, but it seemed fitting to honor Helen by naming the awards in her honor. These awards are given to the judge’s favorite exhibits. The exhibit does not have to receive top honors, but should be something that the judge is fond of and feels is an exhibit that needed to be recognized with a special award. The Helen Barnes’ Judge’s Choice Awards winners will be given a prize and a special ribbon. These exhibits will be displayed on new grid displays that will be hung on the walls in the 4-H Building. By adding Helen’s name on these awards, we are hoping to keep her memory alive with many 4-Hers to come!

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Copenhagen Browning and Keelea Benedick, both members of the Linn County Junior Leaders, work hard removing trim and nails from the walls of the 4-H Building.

New look for 4-H Building In addition to the generous donations made by the Lanham and Barnes families, the 4-H Council, the county and many other donors have stepped up to make the 4-H Building a more inviting space. The gold carpet has been a trademark of the 4-H Building for many years, as it served as a sound cushion to keep the sound from echoing. So this made for a challenge when even thinking about removing the carpet. It was mentioned that one of the schools in the county had just pulled their sound boards off the walls and was probably going to discard them. So the school administration was contacted, and they were happy to donate them to the 4-H Building project. This was the first step in knowing a facelift could be possible. At the end of June the Linn County Junior Leaders and the Busy Bugs 4-H Club had a workday in the 4-H Building tearing down all of the gold carpet that was on the walls. They also pulled nails and staples to prepare the walls for a coat of paint. This was a challenging task, as the carpet goes up into the ceiling and had to be cut. There was a large amount of staples and nails that needed to be pulled out of the wall. Fortunately, many of these tasks were great for the 4-Hers to do. After the demolition was complete,

Danny Nation, Linn County Maintenance Department, stepped up to the plate to get the much-needed repairs and paint completed. Danny spent many hours repairing, sealing, hanging sound board and trim, and painting in the 4-H Building. He also did a deep cleaning of the floors and brought the building back to life. The 4-H program is very thankful for all of Danny’s dedication to this project! With the many improvements and the new displays, the 4-H Building will be a more updated space to exhibit the Linn County 4-Hers’ exhibits or sit down for a meal at the 4-H Concession Stand during the Linn County Fair. The 4-H Building can also be rented out during the year. Please call the Marais des Cygnes Extension District – Mound City office at 913-795-2829 to reserve your date.

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Fair theme and programs of interest Submitted by

Franny Eastwood K-State Research and Extension, Marais des Cygnes District Family and Consumer Sciences Agent

‘Presenting the Linn County Fair!’ theme The theme of the 2019 Linn County Fair is “Presenting the Linn County Fair!” This year, each Linn County 4-H Club has submitted a picture, which will be displayed on a banner. These banners will be hung in the 4-H Building during fair week. Club artwork from the 2017 fair theme (“Ribbons for a Cause”) and the 2018 fair theme (“Bring on the Games”) will be displayed in the fence outside the beef barn during fair week. The 4-H clubs will also be decorating fair themed hay bales, on display north of the 4-H Building, or designing booths, on display in the Ag Building, to be judged during the fair. Ladies Day 2019 This year’s Ladies Day program is titled, “Where to Go on Your Next Road Trip in Kansas.” Kansas is unlike any other state in the U.S. It houses

fields upon fields of sunflowers, has numerous museums throughout the state, and even has remnants of an 80-million-year-old inland sea. An I-70 road trip just scratches the surface. You may be reminded of sites you’ve heard about, but you also will learn of hidden secrets in Kansas! A representative from the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism will be the presenter. This program will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, in the 4-H Building and is sponsored by K-State Research and Extension and the Linn County Fair Board. President’s Cake Contest changes The President’s Cake Contest has been a longstanding tradition at the Linn County Fair and Rodeo. This year the contest will see some slight changes in time and location. Usually held in the 4-H Building before the Ladies Day program, it is being moved to the Livestock Show Arena, to start just before the Livestock Auction on Saturday morning, Aug. 10. Entries are due at 9:30 a.m., with judging starting at 9:45 am. Any type of cake can be entered. The contest is open to youth, adults and groups. The Champion Cake will be presented to the Fair Board president and Reserve Champion will be presented to the Fair Board secretary.

Before entering, please read full contest rules/details on page 33 of the Linn County Fair Book. King Arthur Flour Baking Contest The Linn County Fair and Rodeo is a proud host of the King Arthur Flour Baking Contest again this year. King Arthur Flour sponsors baking contests at over 100 fairs nationwide each summer. The contest will be held in Open Class with two divisions – one for youth (ages 19 and under) and one for adults. This year, contestants will compete for the title of “Best Pie.” The contest requires participants to bring an uncut pie (see fair book for types of pie accepted), made with King Arthur flour. Contestants can win up to $40 in gift certificates and prizes. Entry for the contest will take place on the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 6, in Floral Hall. Before entering, please read full contest rules/details on page 20 of the Linn County Fair Book.

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Local youth pastor to head music show By BARBARA PROFFITT Linn County News barbara@linncountynews.net

hen Kelly Carbon, president of the Linn County Fair Board, approached Brandon Clark, youth pastor at Mound City Christian Church, in January about providing the talent for the

fair’s annual music show, Clark seized the opportunity to get together with some longtime friends and make some music here at home. Brandon’s friends come from all over southeast Kansas, with two coming from Pittsburg and one from Iola. The group will provide contemporary Christian music with a four-piece band. Lead singer and guitarist Brian Mc-

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a vocalist and acoustic guitar player, will be joining the group for the performance, which Brandon says will open up their set possibilities and broaden the range of songs they can and will perform. “Most of what we do is contemporary Christian,” noted Brandon, “but even if we do a hymn, we tend to do it in a more rocked out style.” Brandon also noted he is working on putting together a group of younger kids who play instruments and sing to perform prior to his group, giving the younger musicians a moment to shine for the glory of the Lord. Whether or not that will come together will be seen on the night of the show. The music show will be held on the fairgrounds in the open pole barn to the west of the 4-H Building at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, and is free of charge, so come on out and enjoy the show.

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Dog Club prepares 4-Hers for show competition BY TONY FURSE

These 4-H members line up to practice showmanship at a Wednesday Dog Club meeting. Among the handlers and dogs that will compete at Sunday’s show are: Cierra Lindsey with her Welsh corgi Holly, Kadence Mohler and her miniature Australian shepherd Mazzy, Chloe Riley with rat terrier/chihuahua/pug mix Milo, Kenzi Carbon with her Welsh corgi Kody, and Cooper Lanham and his Australian border collie Cowgirl. All are Busy Bugs 4-H Club members except for Lindsey, a Barn Harvester Club member.

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ix months of weekly Dog Club meetings have prepared 16 Linn County 4-Hers for this year’s Linn County Fair competitive show competition. Marcella Troth, Linn County 4-H dog superintendent, said the Dog Club has met at the fairgrounds on Wednesdays since February, starting out at the heated 4-H Building during cold weather before moving over to the multipurpose building. This Sunday’s 12:30 p.m. show at the multipurpose facility will feature not only the Linn County club members but is open to any 4-Her from Kansas. “Even if they have already qualified for the state fair, some come because they want more practice,” Troth said. The local Dog Club members got practice when hosting their During agility II practice in the arena “spring ring, Taylor Jackson’s red heeler Cash show” July abruptly turns its head to follow the handler’s finger-snap command. Jackson is a 14, also attended by member of the Valley Rangers 4-H Club.

4-H dog handlers from Miami County and Humboldt. Some who will come Sunday from out-of-county, she said, had disappointing showings at their own county fairs and are trying to earn ribbons to qualify them for the Sept. 14 state fair competition at Hutchinson. That qualification requires receiving either one purple ribbon or two blue ribbons in each individual class. What attendees to Sunday’s show will see is competition in four divisions: obedience, showmanship, rally obedience and agility. The obedience division, Troth said, is separated into seven classes. Dogs are on a lead throughout the pre-novice class.

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In the novice class, the dogs are off-lead part of the time, while dogs in the graduate novice class are offlead “pretty much the entire time except for a heeling exercise,” she said. All of the Linn County members compete in one of the obedience division’s three novice classes, Troth said, but others from around the state could be entered in the advanced open A or B level or in the utility A or B groups. An example of an exercise in the advanced class, she said, would be for the 4-Her to handle a set of hand dumbbells and then for the dog to pick out that pair by scent from among a group of dumbbells. In the utility class, the dog is off-lead with all the handler’s com-

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mands being non-verbal. Like other 4-H contests, the dog showmanship division is determined by the handler’s age: 7-8 for beginners, 9-10 for juniors, 11-13 for interim, and 14-18 for seniors. Troth said dogs are on a special lead during showmanship. “They do patterns, with the dog always between the judge and the child, and the judge will ask them questions such as about their dog’s age and food,” said Troth about some of showmanship’s exercises. In the rally obedience division, she said the handlers are “given cards to tell them what to do.” The dogs are on a lead for rally class I and off-lead for rally classes II and III. The exercises on the cards become more difficult in the advanced rally obedience classes. For instance, she said, the handler could be asked to command her dog through a figure-8 around bows without stopping to grab any treat lying on the ground. Like the obedience division, dogs advance to the next higher class in the rally obedience division after attaining a purple or two blue ribbons. Classes in the agility division are determined by the dog’s shoulder height: small dogs at 14 inches or lower, medium up to and including 20 inches, and large dogs over 20 inches, with the arena apparatuses adjusted accordingly. Like rally obedience, the agility I class is on lead, with the two advanced classes off-lead. Troth said the Dog Club’s 16 members represent students from four school districts, Paola along with the three in Linn County. All the members are female ex-

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This year’s Linn County 4-H Dog Club members are, front row, Rees Chapman, Cooper Lanham, Kenzi Carbon, Laramie Stevens, Chloe Riley; back row, Emma Epps, Kenzie McAtee, Taylor Jackson, Aubree Swisher, Cierra Lindsey and Kadence Mohler. Not pictured are Cooper Gainer, Carter Lawrence, Ryanna Sipes, Siera Sipes and Madyson Smotherman.

cept for Cooper Lanham from the Busy Bugs 4-H Club. Kenzie McAtee from the Busy Workers Club is Troth’s 4-H youth superintendent. Also serving as the Dog Club’s treasurer, McAtee, a Prairie View spring graduate, will be the one club member showing one final time at Mound City on Sunday. Other Dog Club officers are Aubree Swisher, president, from the Busy Workers; and Emma Epps, vice president, and Taylor Jackson, secretary, both from the Valley Rangers Club. Troth noted that her adult “helper” sponsors are Christina Chapman, Courtney Lanham and Tracy Lindsey. Troth said a special presentation

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