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We would like to thank the following businesses for sponsoring the 2016 Jasper County Fair – DIAMOND SPONSORS – Vision Ag/Prairie’s Edge IBEC Jasper County REMC MacAllister Ag Rensselaer Republican

Prairie’s Edge Dairy Castongia’s John Deere Belstra Milling Miller Custom Metals WRIN / WLQI / WIBN

– GOLD SPONSORS – Hanson Materials Tim’s Autobody & Sales Valade Electric & Green Energy

Strack and Van Til WIVR / River Country

– SILVER SPONSORS – Alliance Bank Brodbeck Seed - Josh Gentry ConAgra Farm Credit Mid-America Gavilon Grain Gutwein Seed Services Hidden View Dairy Hollandale Builders Impact Forge NIPSCO

Remington Meats Smile Your Best Dental Smith Transport SLB Raceway (Marathon/BP) Titan Construction Windy Ridge Dairy Yesteryear Beck Seeds Jasper Co. Farm Bureau, Inc. - Joe Gudeman

– BRONZE SPONSORS – Industrial Pallet Bane-Welker China Garden Clark’s Cutting Edge Coopers Tires DeMotte State Bank Financial Arts Franciscan Express Care Gutwein & Risner Insurance Agency Huth Thompson Indiana Truck Accessories Jasper County Retired Iron Jenkins Realtors Kentland Bank

Kentucky Fried Chicken MASH Trucking National Gypsum Oak Grove People’s Feed Mill Remington Farmers Mutual Ins. Republic Services Saint Joseph’s College Smith Farm Store Steinke Funeral Home Town & Country Construction Family Express Midwest Contracting

– FRIEND OF THE FAIR SPONSORS – Agrisource Beaver & Beaver Best Bid Auction Brown’s Garden Shoppe Campbell Printing Company Championship Trophies Claussen Equipment Culp Trucking & Excavating Drees & Associates Grow Farms & Feedlots Jackson Funeral Home Jasper County Abstract Lafayette Bank & Trust

Lafayette Tent & Awning Law Office of Samantha Joslyn Max Prouty Auto Sales Nancy S. Bayly Presidio Group Remington Hardware Rensselaer Chamber of Commerce Rensselaer Pizza King Rensselaer Auto Parts Rensselaer Printco Shanley Construction Ulyat Trucking Food Animal Vet Service

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FRIDAY, JULY 15TH

9:00 a.m. - 4-H Dog Show, Show Arena

SATURDAY, JULY 16TH

Day Sponsor: Castongia’s John Deere Day Animal entries accepted on grounds. Please see each indi vidual species for entry times. EXCEPTION: Dairy MILKING Cows may be brought in Tuesday, and must be in stalls by 9:00 am 8:00 am - Tractor/Lawn & Garden Tractor Operator’s Contest - grassy area north of Exhibit halls. 8:00 to 10:30 am - Flowers and Garden Projects entries accepted, 4-H Exhibit Bldg. 11:00 am - Project Judging for Flowers and Garden, 4-H Exhibit Bldg. 3:00 to 10:00 pm - Exhibit Building Open for Public Viewing 4:00 pm - All Livestock entries must be in stalls, EXCEPT Dairy MILKING Cows • OPEN CLASS • 6:30 to 10:00 am - Open Class Sheep entries accepted 7:30 to 9:30 am - Open Class Domestic Arts, Culinary, Canning and Freezing, Sewing and Open Class Fine Arts entries accepted, Community Bldg. 7:30 am to Noon - Agriculture, Horticulture and Floral Department entries accepted, Community Bldg. 9:00 am - Open Horse Speed Show, Horse Arena 10:00 am - Open Class Sheep weigh-in 10:00 am - Open Class Domestic Arts, Canning & Freezing, Culinary and Sewing Judging, Community Bldg. Noon - Open Class Fine Arts Judging, Community Bldg. Noon - Open Class Sheep Judging, Show Arena 1:00 pm - Open Class Horticulture and Agriculture and Floral Judging, Community Bldg. 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm - Community Building Open for Public Viewing 6:15 pm - Cake and Pie Auction, Community Bldg. 5:45 pm 2016 Jasper County Fair Officially Opens with the singing of the National Anthem and Raising of the Colors • FREE STAGE • 5:00 pm - Taylor Gastineau 7:00 pm - Rick Rascoe • GRAND STAND • 7:00 pm - Mud Drags. Admission - $6.00 - 5 & Under Free. Infield - $10.00 - all ages. Gates open 1 hr prior to event • AROUND THE FAIRGROUNDS • 8:00 am to 4 pm - Commercial Booths set up 4:00 to 9:00 pm - Commercial Booths open

SUNDAY – July 17th

Day Sponsor: WRIN / WLQI / WIBN 10:00 am to 10:00 pm - West Exhibit Hall Open for Viewing 3:30 pm Mini Livestock Show - Show Arena • OPEN CLASS • 8:00 am - Open Horse Pleasure Show, Horse Arena • FREE STAGE • 7:00 pm - Night Shift • GRAND STAND • 11:00 am - Garden Tractor Pull. Admission - Free 7:00 pm - Rodeo. Admission - $10.00 - 5 & Under Free. Infield - $10.00 - all ages. Gates open 1 hr. prior to event • COMMUNITY BUILDING • 10:00 to 11:00 am - Church Service•Tri-County Bible Church 11:00 am to 10:00 pm - Open Class Exhibits & Demonstrations Noon to 2:00 pm - Fire Safety and Awareness presented by Jasper Co. Firefighter’s Assoc. - Outside North end Community Bldg. Noon to 10:00 pm - Bicentennial Display including Bicentennial Barn Quilt and A Day in May Jasper County Pictures 2:00 pm - Jasper County Choraliers Choir performance including a visit from a Circuit Rider and Homemakers Fashion Review - Upper Level 4:00 to 7:00 pm - Volunteer Fair at The Fair 8:00 pm - Knitters - Grandma’s Front Porch • AROUND THE FAIRGROUNDS • 1:00 to 4:00 pm - ‘Back to Pioneer Days’ in the Pioneer Village (Log Cabin, Parr Post Office and Rosebud School) sponsored by Jasper County Historical Society (call Judy Kanne for tour appointments - 866-7825). Join us for cursive writing lessons, quilting in the cabin and activities in the school! FREE PICKLES will be provided! 1:00 pm - Fun-N-Games hosted by Tri-County High School FFA, Show Arena 2:00 pm - Horse Pull, Retired Iron area. Free will Donation 1:00 to 9:00 pm - Commercial Booths open 5:00 pm - ‘Community Band’ - Retired Iron Bldg. 5:00 pm - Carnival by Anderson (wristbands every day) 5:00 pm - Children’s Pedal Tractor Pull hosted by Tri-County High School FFA (West end of Lanai - Houston Memorial) 5:30 to 9:00 pm - Jasper Co. Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) open all evening, with refreshments SWCD Building

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MONDAY – July 18th

Day Sponsor: Jasper County REMC 8:00 am - Swine Judging, Show Arena 2:00 to 5:00 pm - Rabbit Showmanship Judging, Rabbit Barn 6:00 pm - Swine Championship Judging, Show Arena • FREE STAGE • 5:30 pm - Goodtime Cloggers • GRAND STAND • 7:00 pm - Truck/Tractor Pull. Admission - $ 6.00 - 5 & Under Free. Infield - $ 10.00 all ages. Gates open 1 hour prior to event • COMMUNITY BUILDING • 8:00 to 11:00 am - Health Screenings by Franciscan Healthcare Rensselaer 10:00 am to 10:00 pm - Bicentennial Display including Bicentennial Barn Quilt and A Day in May Jasper County Pictures 10:00 am to 2 pm - Knitters - Grandma’s Front Porch 1:00 to 1:45 pm - ‘Advances in Food Preparation Through Indiana’s History’ Presentation by Alice Smith, Purdue Extension Educator, HHS 2:00 to 3:00 pm - Storytime on Grandma’s Front Porch - by Wheatfield Library 2:00 to 7:00 pm - ‘Open Art’ Jasper County Art League Bring your own paintings and supplies 3:00 pm - Quilling Demonstration by Tonia Northrup 4:00 to 5:00 pm - Open Kid’s Crafts - Lower Level 5:00 pm - Reception for Bicentennial Barn Quilt 6:00 to 9:00 pm - ‘Tatting’ and ‘Pysanka Eggs’ Demonstrations with William Roeschlein - Grandma’s Front Porch 7:00 to 9:00 pm - ‘Pickin’ Friends’ Dulcimers • AROUND THE FAIRGROUNDS • 4:00 to 9:00 pm - Commercial Booths open

TUESDAY – July 19th

Day Sponsor Prairie’s Edge Dairy 2-Can Tuesday•$2.00 off carnival wristband if you bring 2 items for food pantries 6:30 to 9:00 am - Dairy MILKING Cows accepted. They will be released immediately following the Dairy Show. 8:00 am - Dairy Goat Judging followed by Meat Goat Judging, Show Arena 9:00 am - Horse & Pony Showmanship at Halter and Performance Judging, Horse Arena 10:00 am - Dairy Judging (Heifers & Cows Only) followed by Open Class Dairy Judging, Show Arena 1:00 pm - Pygmy Goat Judging, Show Arena 2:00 pm - Horse & Pony Versatility Judging, Horse Arena BATTLE OF THE BARNS CANCELLED FOR 2016 • OPEN CLASS • 6:30 to 9:00 am - Open Class Dairy entries accepted 4:00 to 7:00 pm - Open Class Swine entries for all Jasper Co. residents must be on grounds and entered. Entries will be made at the Swine Barn • GRAND STAND • 8:00 pm - Concert starring - PARMALEE - with special guest LANco. Admission: $20.00 Grandstand. Infield: $25.00 • COMMUNITY BUILDING • 10:00 am to 10:00 pm - Bicentennial Display including Bicentennial Barn Quilt and A Day in May Jasper County Pictures 10:00 am to 2:00 pm - Rug Hookers - Lower Level 10:00 am to 2:00 pm - Knitters - Grandma’s Front Porch Noon - Rotary Meeting 2:00 to 3:00 pm - Storytime by Rensselaer Library 2:00 to 8:00 pm - Mark Abbati, Living Statue. Stop in and see this very unique entertainment 3:00 to 6:00 pm - Love Knotts Weaving Company, Becky Tripp 4:00 to 5:00 pm - Open Kid’s Craft - Lower Level 6:00 to 8:00 pm - Basket Weaving demonstration with Diane Higgins - Grandma’s Front Porch • AROUND THE FAIRGROUNDS • 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm - ‘Back to Pioneer Days’ in the Pioneer Village (Log Cabin, Parr Post Office and Rosebud School) sponsored by Jasper County Historical Society (call Judy Kanne for tour appointments - 866-7825). Join us for cursive writing lessons, quilting in the cabin and activities in the school! 4:30 pm - Jasper Co. Retired Iron Club Antique Tractor parade from fairgrounds to Jasper Co. Courthouse during Farmer’s Market 4:00 to 9:00 pm - Commercial Booths open 5:30 to 9:00 pm - Jasper County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) open all evening, along with refreshments - SWCD Building 6:00 pm - Jasper Co. Retired Iron Club Antique Tractor Parade from Retired Iron Building around the North end of Fairgrounds 7:00 pm - Jasper County Retired Iron presents ‘Wheat Thrashing with Old Time Thrashing Machine’ - West of Retired Iron Bldg

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WEDNESDAY – July 20th

Day Sponsor: MacAllister Ag 8:00 am - Sheep Judging, Show Arena 8:00 am - Rabbit Judging, Rabbit Building 9:00 am - Horse & Pony Performance Class Judging, Horse Arena 6:00 pm (approx.) - Horse & Pony Fun & Games, Horse Arena • OPEN CLASS • 7:00 to 9:00 am - Swine entries for all out-of-county residents must be on grounds and entered. Entries made at Swine Barn 1:00 pm - Swine Judging, Show Arena • FREE STAGE • 6:30 & 8:00 pm - Heaven Cansler 7:00 & 8:30 pm - Greg Rhoades • COMMUNITY BUILDING • 10:00 am to 10:00 pm - Bicentennial Display including Bicentennial Barn Quilt and A Day in May Jasper County Pictures 10:00 am to Noon - Carnegie Quilters - Norma Kahler 10:00 am to 2:00 pm - Knitters - Grandma’s Front Porch 1:00 to 1:45 pm - ‘Variety with Vegetables’ Alice Smith and Bonnie Zeilenga, Purdue Extension 2:00 to 3:00 pm - Storytime by Remington Library 3:00 to 5:00 pm - Jewelry Making Wire Wrapped Necklace Class with Nancy Klockow, $5 fee 4:00 to 5:00 pm - Open Kid’s Crafts, Quilted Picture Frame Project - Lower Level 6:00 pm - Progression of Farming over 200 Years in Jasper County, Bryan Overstreet, Purdue 7:00 to 9:00 pm - ‘Pickin’ Friends’ Dulcimers Grandma’s Front Porch 8:00 to 10:00 pm - Knitters - Grandma’s Front Porch • AROUND THE FAIRGROUNDS • 5:30 to 9:00 pm - Jasper Co. Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) open all evening, along with refreshments - SWCD Building. 4:00 to 9:00 pm - Commercial Booths open 6:00 pm - Jasper County Retired Iron Club Antique Tractor Parade from Retired Iron Building to the South end of Fairgrounds 7:00 pm - Jasper County Retired Iron presents ‘Wheat Thrashing with Old Time Thrashing Machine’ - West of Retired Iron Bldg.

THURSDAY – July 21st

Day Sponsor Vision Ag Prairie’s Edge 8:00 am - Project Judging for Dairy Feeder Steers, Beef Starter Steers, Beef Heifers, Dairy Finished Steers, and Beef Finished Steers, Show Arena 8:00 am - Project Judging for Poultry, Turkey and Waterfowl, Poultry Building 8:30 am - Cat Entry, Community Bldg. 9:00 am - Cat Show, Community Bldg. 9:00 am - Horse & Pony Gaming Classes, Horse Arena 12:30 pm - Pet/Small Animals Check-In 1:00 pm - Pet/Small Animals Judging, Community Building 3:00 pm - Livestock Auction final sign up, Show Arena 6:00 pm - Awards Program, Sewing Fashion Revue Community Bldg. • FREE STAGE • 7:00 pm - Slim Pickins • GRAND STAND • 7:00 pm - Go-Cart Racing. Admission - $6.00 - 5 & Under Free; Infield - $10.00 - all ages. Gates open 1 hour prior to event • COMMUNITY BUILDING • 8:00 to 9:00 pm - ‘Pickin Friends’ Dulcimers Grandma’s Front Porch • AROUND THE FAIRGROUNDS • 1:00 to 4:00 pm - ‘Back to Pioneer Days’ in the Pioneer Village (Log cabin, Parr Post Office and Rosebud School) sponsored by Jasper County Historical Society (call for tour appointments - 8667825). Join us for cursive writing lessons, quilting in the cabin and activities in the school! 5:30 to 9:00 pm - Jasper Co. Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) open all evening, along with refreshments - SWCD Building. 4:00 to 9:00 pm - Commercial Booths open 7:00 pm (approximately) - Jasper County Cattlemen’s Association - Bovine Bingo - Show Arena

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FRIDAY – July 22nd

Day Sponsor: IBEC 10:00 am - Supreme Showmanship, Show Arena 4:00 to 5:45 pm - Livestock Auction Buyers’ Registration & Dinner 6:00 pm - Livestock Auction, Show Arena • FREE STAGE • 6:00 pm - Jessie Tobias 8:30 pm - Curt Lechner (Elvis) • GRAND STAND • 7:30 pm - Demolition Derby. Admission - $6.00 - 5 & Under Free. Infield - $10.00 - all ages. Gates open 1 hour prior to event • COMMUNITY BUILDING • 10:00 am to 1:00 pm - Knitters - Grandma’s Front Porch 12:30 to 2:30 pm - Senior Day at the Fair - Entertainment for the Young at Heart featuring Brook United Methodist Players rendition of Menopause the Musical 2:00 to 3:00 pm - Storytime by DeMotte Library 3:00 to 9:00 pm - Pottery Wheel with Ryan Preston Upper Level 4:00 to 8:00 pm - Knitters - Grandma’s Front Porch • AROUND THE FAIRGROUNDS • 4:00 to 10:00 pm - Commercial Booths open Daily Monday thru Friday Jasper Co. Retired Iron Club Tractor and Implement Display, showcasing Massey-Harris and Ferguson-Ford Tractors 10:00 am - 10:00 pm – 4-H (West Exhibit Hall) and Open Class (Community Building) exhibits Open for public viewing 5:00 pm – Carnival by Anderson - Everyday is Wristband Day

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JASPER COUNTY FAIR July 16 - July 22, 2016 FREE GATE Note: All Times C.D.T. (Chicago Time)

FRIDAY, JULY 15TH

9:00 a.m. - 4-H Dog Show, Show Arena

SATURDAY, JULY 16TH

Day Sponsor: Castongia’s John Deere Day 5:45 pm 2016 Jasper County Fair Officially Opens with the singing of the National Anthem and Raising of the Colors • FREE STAGE • 5:00 pm - Taylor Gastineau 7:00 pm - Rick Rascoe • GRAND STAND • 7:00 pm - Mud Drags. Admission - $6.00 - 5 & Under Free. Infield - $10.00 - all ages. Gates open 1 hr prior to event • AROUND THE FAIRGROUNDS • 8:00 am to 4 pm - Commercial Booths set up 4:00 to 9:00 pm - Commercial Booths open

SUNDAY – July 17th

Day Sponsor: WRIN / WLQI / WIBN • FREE STAGE • 7:00 pm - Night Shift • GRAND STAND • 11:00 am - Garden Tractor Pull. Admission - Free 7:00 pm - Rodeo. Admission - $10.00 - 5 & Under Free. Infield - $10.00 - all ages. Gates open 1 hr. prior to event • AROUND THE FAIRGROUNDS • 1:00 pm - Fun-N-Games hosted by Tri-County High School FFA, Show Arena 2:00 pm - Horse Pull, Retired Iron area. Free will Donation 1:00 to 9:00 pm - Commercial Booths open 5:00 pm - ‘Community Band’ - Retired Iron Bldg. 5:00 pm - Carnival by Anderson (wristbands every day) 5:00 pm - Children’s Pedal Tractor Pull hosted by Tri-County High School FFA (West end of Lanai Houston Memorial) 5:30 to 9:00 pm - Jasper Co. Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) open all evening, with refreshments - SWCD Building

MONDAY – July 18th

Day Sponsor: Jasper County REMC • FREE STAGE • 5:30 pm - Goodtime Cloggers

• GRAND STAND • 7:00 pm - Truck/Tractor Pull. Admission - $ 6.00 - 5 & Under Free. Infield - $ 10.00 all ages. Gates open 1 hour prior to event • COMMUNITY BUILDING • 8:00 to 11:00 am - Health Screenings by Franciscan Healthcare Rensselaer 10:00 am to 10:00 pm - Bicentennial Display including Bicentennial Barn Quilt and A Day in May Jasper County Pictures 5:00 pm - Reception for Bicentennial Barn Quilt • AROUND THE FAIRGROUNDS • 4:00 to 9:00 pm - Commercial Booths open

TUESDAY – July 19th

Day Sponsor Prairie’s Edge Dairy 2-Can Tuesday • $2.00 off carnival wristband if you bring 2 items for food pantries • GRAND STAND • 8:00 pm - Concert starring - PARMALEE - with special guest LANco. Admission: $20.00 Grandstand. Infield: $25.00 • COMMUNITY BUILDING • 10:00 am to 10:00 pm - Bicentennial Display including Bicentennial Barn Quilt and A Day in May Jasper County Pictures • AROUND THE FAIRGROUNDS • 4:30 pm - Jasper Co. Retired Iron Club Antique Tractor parade from fairgrounds to Jasper Co. Courthouse during Farmer’s Market 4:00 to 9:00 pm - Commercial Booths open 6:00 pm - Jasper Co. Retired Iron Club Antique Tractor Parade from Retired Iron Building around the North end of Fairgrounds 7:00 pm - Jasper County Retired Iron presents ‘Wheat Thrashing with Old Time Thrashing Machine’ - West of Retired Iron Bldg

WEDNESDAY – July 20th

Day Sponsor: MacAllister Ag • FREE STAGE • 6:30 & 8:00 pm - Heaven Cansler 7:00 & 8:30 pm - Greg Rhoades • COMMUNITY BUILDING • 10:00 am to 10:00 pm - Bicentennial Display including Bicentennial Barn Quilt and A Day in May Jasper County Pictures • AROUND THE FAIRGROUNDS • 5:30 to 9:00 pm - Jasper Co. Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) open all evening, along with refreshments - SWCD Building.

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• Jasper Co. Retired Iron Club Tractor and Implement Display, showcasing Massey-Harris and Ferguson-Ford Tractors • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm – 4-H (West Exhibit Hall) and Open Class (Community Building) exhibits Open for public viewing • 5:00 pm – Carnival by Anderson Everyday is Wristband Day

4:00 to 9:00 pm - Commercial Booths open 6:00 pm - Jasper County Retired Iron Club Antique Tractor Parade from Retired Iron Building to the South end of Fairgrounds 7:00 pm - Jasper County Retired Iron presents ‘Wheat Thrashing with Old Time Thrashing Machine’ - West of Retired Iron Bldg.

THURSDAY – July 21st

Day Sponsor Vision Ag Prairie’s Edge • FREE STAGE • 7:00 pm - Slim Pickins • GRAND STAND • 7:00 pm - Go-Cart Racing. Admission - $6.00 - 5 & Under Free; Infield - $10.00 - all ages. Gates open 1 hour prior to event • COMMUNITY BUILDING • 8:00 to 9:00 pm - ‘Pickin Friends’ Dulcimers Grandma’s Front Porch • AROUND THE FAIRGROUNDS • 5:30 to 9:00 pm - Jasper Co. Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) open all evening, along with refreshments - SWCD Building. 4:00 to 9:00 pm - Commercial Booths open 7:00 pm (approximately) - Jasper County Cattlemen’s Association - Bovine Bingo - Show Arena

FRIDAY – July 22nd

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Jasper County 4-H club members Kelsey Rodibaugh Youth Kyndra Monteith Youth Lauren Moore Youth Leah Zickmund Youth Leealison Korniak Youth Lillian Cook Youth Lilly Misch Youth Logan Schneidt Youth Logan Smart Youth Lucy Pepple Youth Luke Belden Youth Luke Standish Youth Madeline Barber Youth Madison Anderson Youth Madison Graf Youth Madison Parrish Youth Maggie Hayes Youth Makenzie Moore Youth Mallory Klingler Youth Mason Stanley Youth Matthew Barker Youth Maxwell Korniak Youth Megan Green Youth Micah Moore Youth Michael Effinger Youth Morgan Hammond Youth Morgan Moore Youth Nevan Odle Youth Nolan Potts Youth Olivia Barber Youth Oriana Minton Youth Payton Ritchie Youth Regan Rodibaugh Youth Riley Hughes Youth Ruby Blake Youth Ryleigh Lakin Youth Rylie Moore Youth Saige Mathew Youth Sarah Sutton Youth Savanna Wheeler Youth Shilo Bierman Youth Sydney Potts Youth Tanner Zickmund Youth Tavia Minton Youth Trixie Jacobson Youth Ty Schultz Youth Tyler Hannon Youth Will Belden Youth Wyatt Schultz Youth Zachary Wamsley Youth

Barkley Pioneers Elaine Parrish Club Leader Elizabeth Graf Club Leader Staci Hannon Adult Abby Hannon Youth Abigail Kozyra Youth Abigail Pullins Youth Addison Goad Youth Adison Koebcke Youth Bailey Jarrette Youth Bailey Wiltfang Youth Becca Todd Youth Benjamin Korniak Youth Blair Standish Youth Breeann Walker Youth Brent Harvey Youth Brittney Moore Youth Brooke Koebcke Youth Brooklyn Bilyeu Youth Cale Wilson Youth Caleb Moore Youth Caleb Wamsley Youth Cheryl Sutton Youth Claire Stanley Youth Clay Belden Youth Clayton Moore Youth Colin Harvey Youth Colin Stanley Youth Collin Moore Youth Conner Parker Youth Dakota Williams Youth Dalton Lynch Youth Dalton Wilson Youth Daphne Dobson Youth Darian Moore Youth Darius Lapsley Youth Delaney Koebcke Youth Delani RobinsonYouth Dillan Simmons Youth Elijah Armold Youth Elizabeth Parrish Youth Ella Blake Youth Emily Anderson Youth Emily Barber Youth Emily Parker Youth Faith Chamberlain Youth Youth Haley Graf Jack Blake Youth Jacob Parrish Youth Joel Walker Youth Jon Smith Youth Josie Hitchings Youth Kailie Goad Youth Kaitlyn Lakin Youth Kaylie Hammersley Youth Kayne Robinson Youth Kaytlyn Kryshak Youth Keegan Hammersley Youth Kelsey Phillips Youth

Leader Krista Hentschel Club Leader Alayna Sorba Youth Alexa Whitaker Youth Alisyn Risner Youth Allison Kerns Youth Andrew Nover Youth Aralyn Ackerman Youth Ashley Lustig Youth Ayvah Moczynski Youth Braden Cave Youth Braeden Roorda Youth Bridget Armond Youth Bridget HoffmanYouth Bryce Pitts Youth Bryce Waddle Youth Chloe Dobson Youth Connor Halaburt Youth Desiree Cain Youth Edward Skovira Youth Emily Shone Youth Eryn Risner Youth Evan Susnis Youth Eythan Overton Youth Harrison Tillema Youth Isaiah Pitts Youth Jacklyn Lewis Youth Jacob Sandlin Youth Jake Williams Youth Jenna Huffman Youth Jenna Jungels Youth Jorie Rios Youth Julian Castillo Youth Kacie Hoffman Youth Kalei Cave Youth Karl Carlson Youth Kathleen Loslo Youth Kayla Weede Youth Kayleigh Nover Youth Kirsten Hentschel Youth Kyle Volk Youth Kylee Sandlin Youth Laynie Capellari Youth Lilly Messer Youth Lynzie Hoffman Youth Maci Risner Youth Madelyn Mills Youth Madisyn Dekock Youth Maximus Lustig Youth Morgan Risner Youth Morgen Tillema Youth Norvin Hilton Youth Preston Kritlow Youth Reece Williams Youth Rhaysen Risner Youth Savanna Coulitsis Youth Steven Hoffman Youth Taylor Bacewic Youth Trace Hentschel Youth Wade Williams Youth

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Marcella Cobleigh Club Leader Allista Taulman Youth Benjamin Alberts Youth Byron Alberts Youth Cara Whiteman Youth Cayci Lane Youth Charles (Daniel) Ingram Youth Cody Lane Youth Cole Rigdon Youth Faith Adams Youth Grace Adams Youth Heather Cobleigh Youth Jacob Miller Youth James (Matthew) Ingram Youth Jessica Ingram Youth Jilliann Miller Youth Laurel Clark Youth Marianne Adams Youth Ryley Von Tobel Youth Takara Lehman Youth

Cavalier Clovers Julie Peterson Club Leader Kelly Van Meter Club Leader Todd Peterson Club Leader Aaron Moore Youth Abby Honegger Youth Abigail Ewen Youth Abigail Kilmer Youth Addison Ewen Youth Aidan McMorrow Youth Aidyn Froehling Youth Alexis Waling Youth Aricka Batley Youth Ashley Peterson Youth Ava Woods Youth Baylee Brooks Youth Becca Brooks Youth Blake Peterson Youth Brandon Culp Youth Brayden Batley Youth Brock Langley Youth Bryce McMorrow Youth Chase Van Meter Youth Claire Cannady Youth Cody Gish Youth Corey Honegger Youth Elijah Miller Youth

Ella Cannady Youth Emily Ewen Youth Emily Kilmer Youth Emily Waling Youth Eric Zarse Youth Ethyn Froehling Youth Grace Tyler Youth Halison Johnson Youth Jacob Lockhart Youth Jasmine Culp Youth Jasmine Southard Youth Jayden Brown Youth John Clark Youth Jonah Miller Youth Jonas Lockhart Youth Jonathan Pearson Youth Jordan Cree Youth Justin Cree Youth Justin Kilmer Youth Kizer Sheldon Youth Kolby Hathaway Youth Kyle Clark Youth Kylee Kleist Youth Laurel Clark Youth Lauren Bledsoe Youth Layla Clark Youth Logan Hathaway Youth Lucas Idlewine Youth Marek Taulman Youth Morgan Taulman Youth Morgan Van Meter Youth Paige Cannady Youth Reece Ewen Youth Riley Ewen Youth Rustin Schambach Youth Rylee Sheldon Youth Sara Zarse Youth Shelby Schambach Youth Skylar Gott Youth Sydney Van Meter Youth Taylor Van Meter Youth Troy Honegger Youth Tyler Kilmer Youth Wayde Gott Youth

Clover Crusaders Amy Felton Club Leader Jane McGing Club Leader Patricia Wyrobek Club Leader Alexander Hanewich

Youth Alexandra Rondeau Youth Andrew Tobias Youth Avarie Rondeau Youth Bryan Sipkema Youth Charity Felton Youth Colleen Grafton Youth Dustin Hurst Youth Faith Felton Youth Holly Ward Youth Hope Felton Youth Jerome Wyrobek Youth Jessi Tobias Youth Jessica Sipkema Youth Jocelyn Grafton Youth Kimberly Wyrobek Youth Logan Reynolds Youth Marlene McGing Youth Megan Ward Youth Rebecca Hanewich Youth

Explorers Del Cleek Leader Pauline Boring Leader Coen Murray Dyllon Stanis Elyse Stanis Gracen Murray Jenna Drwal Karen Carr Kayla Davis Luke Bristol Madison Scally Myra Knapp Olivia Carr

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Hanging Grove Progressive 4’s Sarah Redlin Club Leader Shelly Hurley Club Leader Abigail Jordan Youth Adriana Barlow Youth Allana Redlin Youth Ariel Barlow Youth Ava Kostaroff Youth Avery Blackburn Youth Bowdy Schuh Youth Brock Hurley Youth Brock Robinson Youth Brooke Schuh Youth Cayden Westfall Youth See 4-H, Pg. A9

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Parmele, North Carolina barn they named Studio B Country’s number one after its original builder, recording artist, Parmalee Mark Bryant. They added an extra “e” to the band’s with special guest LANco will be performing name to make it easier for those outside the area to Tuesday July 19 at the pronounce it. “Tuesdays Jasper County and Thursdays were the Fairgrounds. The cononly nights we could all cert starts with LANco takget together and rehearse – ing the stage at 8 p.m. followed by Parmalee. Tickets the rest of the time we were each out working in are available at jasperorder to fund Parmalee,” countyfair.weebly.com/ grandstands tickets are $20 Matt says. “Every person in town could hear us and Infield $25. You can also purchase tickets at the practice in the barn, so we also had to stop at 11 p.m. fairgrounds Saturday July to be considerate of the 16, Sunday July 17 and neighborhood.” Monday July 18 from 5-9 The residents of p.m. in front of the fair Parmele weren’t the only office and Tuesday July 19 ones within earshot. The from 4-8 p.m. band developed a devout From this tiny town regional following based that’s home to a gas staon the intensity of their tion, two blinking yellow live shows. But, the guys lights, and a small tin- PHOTO SUBMITTED Members of Parmalee are Matt Thomas, Josh McSwain, Barry Knox and Scott Thomas. roofed barn dubbed Studio knew to turn their dreams Nashville flood, Parmalee men died and Scott was into reality they would B, country rockers and Fanning wrote “Musta shot three times. One bulGood Luck 4-H’ers have to leave North Parmalee launched their Had a Good Time” - even let hit Scott’s femoral Carolina. Their journey long journey to Nashville. S recording the demo in the artery causing him to took them all over the ART The near-fatal robbery P K C RV’s recording “studio” - nearly bleed to death. “He country including New Parmalee experienced s, TRU Plug s ic • t s oblivious to the devastabled out on the air flight e S park York, Los Angeles, and lie m S after a show would have T o b , s D t R A Bel ssem n& , A P g s i l tion that was happening to to Charlotte, and his heart l e e i Atlanta as they tried to a r r O destroyed most bands. But B Fo tte hes & or Ba AUT the city around them. stopped twice,” Matt find their musical direcbrothers Matt and Scott Tract rts • Hitc n e a After the “Flood Sessions,” recalls. “When we got to Gard tion. All of the producers, RV P Thomas, cousin Barry wn & tteries • a L the hospital, the doctor a Knox and longtime friend managers, and label repre- Parmalee went into the ne B Mari studio with New Voice to gave him a five percent Josh McSwain didn’t call it sentatives said the same record some sides, includchance to live.” quits. Instead it reinforced thing: “you guys need to ing “Carolina,” and “Musta Scott was hospitalized be in Nashville.” their intense motivation Had a Good Time.” NV in Charlotte for 35 days - Matt, Barry and Josh and dedication to one played the songs for BBR 10 of which he spent in a another and to their deter- parked their RV, which coma. News of the shootdoubled as their studio, in Music Group President/ mination to succeed. CEO Benny Brown who ing spread like wildfire the Comfort Inn parking Each obstacle that Serving You was impressed and asked and the local news stations delayed Parmalee’s arrival lot on Nashville’s famed Since 1958 to see a showcase as soon carried weekly reports on Demonbreun Street near to Nashville was an extra as the band returned to Scott’s progress. Music Row. For the next mile that allowed the Parmalee’s fans turned out groundbreaking sounds of month the parking lot was Nashville. Real Estate Development Parmalee put together in droves to show their home and office. They artists like Jason Aldean support. Through General Construction began writing new materi- a short tour in North and Eric Church to pave Carolina to fund the trip Facebook campaigns and al and networking. Their the way for the worlds of Property Management back to Music City. But benefits they raised new connections led to a country radio and enough money to help after the first show, plans co-writing session with Parmalee’s brand of counDevelopment of cover Scott’s medical bills. changed. David Fanning, who is try music to meet at the ■ Commercial Offices ■ Retail Projects The Nashville community After their Sept. 21, part of the celebrated properfect crossroad. ■ Agricultural Centers ■ Municipal Facilities 2010 show, Josh and Barry also rallied behind duction team New Voice Parmalee’s country Parmalee donating autowere packing gear in the rock sound has its roots in with Kurt Allison, Tully BUSINESS & RESIDENTIAL graphed items and VIP venue while Matt and Kennedy and Rich the bluegrass, traditional packages to help cover Scott were outside loading Redmond. “Going into country, southern rock Scott’s medical expenses. their RV when two armed these appointments, you and blues covers the guys “We knew we had a lot of men knocked on the door. never know who you’re grew up hearing their famfriends and fans,” Josh The men put a gun to going to meet or how it’s ilies play. Matt and Scott Thomas going to go,” Matt explains. Matt’s head and demanded says. “But we found out exactly how many we money. Shots were fired. “But when I wrote with grew up near Greenville, had.” Scott, who possessed a conDavid, we hit it off.” North Carolina, watching By February 2011, Scott cealed weapons license, During the same weektheir father Jerry front a was well enough to get fired back. One of the gunend as the infamous popular local southern behind a drum kit for the rock blues band. The boys first time and the band watched and learned, pickfinally performed their ing up their own instruEnjoy the Jasper County Fair promised label showcase. ments and jamming along 12028 N. 200 W. with their dad’s band. EAVER EAVER P.C. Wheatfield, IN See Parmelee, Pg. A11 From this they learned ATTORNEYS AT LAW how to integrate their own EST. 1970 style into the songs they were playing. Barry Knox, JAMES R. BEAVER ERIC J. BEAVER who played drums for the LORI S. JAMES church choir, loved what 201 W. 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“We wouldn’t tell everybody how bad off I was because there was no way I wasn’t going to play that show,” Scott says. “I was in a leg brace, but I only had to get through six songs. Parmalee had fought for so much for so long that we decided we hadn’t come this far to stop now.” Through sheer willpower, the band nailed the set and landed a deal with Stoney Creek Records, home to ACM Vocal Duo of the Year Thompson Square and chart-topper Randy Houser. Looking back on their experiences, the members of Parmalee have no regrets about the path they chose. “All the obstacles and craziness we’ve been through allowed us to help find our home in Nashville,” Matt says. “It took us going through all that to mold us,” Barry continues. “In Hollywood and New York we were always pushed in opposite directions. But Nashville helped us capture our sound – a sound that’s authentic to who we are as both artists and as people.” Parmalee recently made history when its multi-week number one smash “Carolina” became the longest climbing single by a duo or group in the 24-year history of the Billboard Country Airplay Chart. Parmalee was also the first multi-member Country act to garner a #1 single on both the Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase/ Country Aircheck charts since Florida Georgia Line. “Carolina” was recently certified GOLD (for over 500,000 in sales) by the RIAA.

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