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2016
Scott County Free Fair Wednesday, July 20 through Saturday, July 23
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Scott County Fair Schedule Saturday, July 16 9:00 a.m. 4-H horse show
Sunday, July 17 10:00 a.m.
Prairie Land Church service under the awning pavilion at the fairgrounds. Fellowship lunch to follow
6:00 p.m.
Shooting sports (archery)
Monday, July 18 9:00 a.m. 4-H consultation judging for foods, arts/crafts, heritage arts, photography, entomology,
electricity, rocketry and woodworking
Tuesday, July 19 8:00 a.m. Booth construction 5:00-7:00 Weigh in all livestock 6:30 p.m. Scott County barrel racing - Indoor arena 7:00 p.m.
Scott County draw pot roping - Indoor arena
7:30-10:00 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
Fair buildings open to receive exhibits Rabbit show Beef judging, show ring Cow pie bingo
7:00 p.m.
Figure-8 racing, in front of the grandstand
Wednesday, July 20
Thursday, July 21 8:00 a.m. Swine judging, show ring 8:30-10:00 Flower show entries at Carpenter Bldg. 5:00 p.m. Goat judging, show ring 6:00 p.m. Watermelon feed, sponsored by Farm Credit 6:00 p.m. Free Beefiesta barbeque 7:00 p.m. Sheep judging, show ring 7:00 p.m. KPRA Stampede Rodeo, grandstand 9:30 p.m. Exhibit buildings close
Carnival - Arm Band Night
Friday, July 22 9:00 a.m. Round-robin showmanship 5:30 p.m. Livestock buyer’s supper, show arena 6:30 p.m. 4-H livestock and champion foods auction 7:00 p.m. Kids’ tractor pedal pull, ping pong ball drop Kids’ games, grandstand 9:30 p.m. Exhibit buildings close
Carnival - Arm Band Night
Saturday, July 23 10:00 a.m. Parade Noon-2:00 Beefiesta tasting booths in Patton Park 4:00-5:00: Release all exhibits (booth tear down) 7:00 p.m.: Demolition derby, in front of the grandstand 9:30 p.m.: Fair dance - “Anthony and the Anamals”
Carnival - Arm Band Night
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There are some schedule changes with this year’s Fair If you’re a creature of habit you’re probably accustomed to certain events being on certain days at the Scott County Fair. In that event, you’d better prepare for a few changes. The horse show which has always been held on Tuesday of Fair Week will instead be held on Sat., July 16, starting at 9:00 a.m. in the indoor arena. The 4-H beef show has been moved to Wed, July 20, to avoid conflicting with the Stampede Rodeo. “We felt that a lot of the volunteers we are counting on to help with the rodeo would also be involved with the beef show, so we wanted to avoid a con-
flict,” says Fair Board Secretary Kay Harkness. Because of the change in livestock judging, weigh-in of animals will take place on Tuesday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Sheep, goat and pig judging will be held on Thursday. The round-robin showmanship competition will continue to be held on Friday, but will start at 9:00 a.m. The Barnyard Olympics returns after a one year absence, but it will be held on Friday to coincide with the kids and adult contests which will be held again on Friday evening. This is the second year that
the contests for kids and adults have been held on Friday rather than on Saturday afternoon in order to avoid the heat. In addition, the tractor pedal pull will be held at the conclusion of the contests to allow for young 4-Hers to participate who are also involved in the livestock auction earlier in the evening. A few of the special events to be held in conjunction with the Fair include: Sun., July 17: 10:00 a.m., Prairie Land Church will conduct a special service on the fairgrounds. (See CHANGES on page eight)
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rodeo excitement returns
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KPRA event is part of the Fair after 20-year absence The ranch rodeo has been a regular feature of the Scott County Fair for most of the last 20 years. And there were even a couple of attempts to establish a bull riding only event. Stampede But, a Kansas Professional Rodeo Association Ranch Rodeo Thurs., July 21 event will once again be part of the Fair for the 7:00 p.m. first time since 1996. The event will be held on Rodeo Arena Thurs., July 21, following the free Beefiesta barbeque. Admission: $5 “We’ve had several businesses asking us over kids 5-years and under are free the past few years about bringing the rodeo back. They were also willing to sponsor events and that was a big help,” says Fair Board Secretary Kay Harkness. Board member Kurt Logan also took the initiative to contact stock contractors Mike and Patrick Greenleaf who have been putting on the Wichita County Fair rodeo for several years. The Greenleafs, based out of Greensburg, are owners of Medicine River Rodeo Company. Since the start of their operation in 2006, the brothers will help with or produce 10-15 rodeos each year and will subcontract horses for another 5-6 events throughout Kansas and Oklahoma. They are primarily involved with KPRA events and college rodeos. When he’s not producing a rodeo, Mike is on the road helping other rodeo companies. “Kurt talked to me last year after we did the rodeo in Leoti and said they were interested in having us come to Scott City,” says Mike Greenleaf. “We were also very interested because we knew that Scott City has very good facilities and they’ve had history as a top rodeo.” The Scott County Stampede Rodeo was named the Kansas State Rodeo Association (before it became the KPRA) “Rodeo of the Year” in 1991 and 1993. 2 Rodeos, 1 Night The Stampede Rodeo is also being held at the same time as the Logan County Fair rodeo which is also being produced by the Greenleaf brothers. “It doesn’t really create a problem. Contestants want to get in as many rodeos as possible, so they’ll perform in one event and do the slack at the other, or vice versa,” Greenleaf says. “This is the time of year for county fair rodeos and the guys really like this. If they can, they’ll be in rodeos every night of the week,” says Greenleaf. The rodeo producer anticipates that many of the top cowboys on the KPRA circuit will be in Scott City. In addition, this rodeo has also been sanctioned by the Colorado Professional Rodeo Association which organizers are hopeful will attract participants from (See RODEO on page 11)
Bull riding is always one of the most popular events of any rodeo. It will be one of the four rough stock events at the Scott County Stampede Rodeo on July 21. (Record Photo)
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Have a safe, and fun, Scott County Fair I t ’ s Fair time and, on behalf of the Extension office, the Scott County Fair board and all its volunteers, we would like to invite you out to see what it’s all about. Scott County has a wonderful Fair and everyone in the community should be proud of the events that are offered. The Scott County Free Fair is just that, free. You can see all the exhibits free, including the horse and livestock shows. There is a charge for the special entertainment and the carnival, but Beefiesta and the kid’s games, including the tractor pull, are free.
When you come out to the Fair, please keep in mind some safety tips to make your visit more enjoyable. This is especially important if you have kids. Should you visit the livestock barns, please watch your footing. There are rubber hoses lying around and other livestock equipment. If you open a gate, close the gate. Most importantly, watch where you are walking in proximity to the animals. Cattle are especially dangerous if you get too close. They can kick. Pigs can bite (though they typically don’t). Just don’t put your hand close to their face. Let your children pet them on the back. The sheep and goats are fairly safe, but just use caution.
Never open a cage, pen or crate. Bunnies are cute, but can be dangerous should you try to hold them. They will scratch you if they aren’t properly handled. If you pet a critter, please make sure to wash your hands before eating anything. When visiting the exhibit buildings, please keep all children in hand. Many of these items on display are prized possessions of those who are gracious enough to share them with us and we would not want anything to get broken. Items are not to be handled but to be looked at and enjoyed. When attending an entertainment event, the public is allowed in the stands only, not behind in the area set aside for
the entertainers. Heat can also be a concern, so please be prepared. Drink non-caffeinated beverages to stay hydrated. Water and other drinks will be available at the concession stands. There will be various organizations offering concessions at the fair, so please support them. They are often working hard to fund special projects and besides, the food is always good. I encourage you to participate by entering an exhibit (Wed.,
July 20, between 7:30-10:00 a.m.) and by coming out and celebrating with us at the Fair. A full schedule of events is listed in the Fair book that is now available at the Extension office as well as other businesses around town. The Extension office will be closed during Fair week, but you will find us out at the fairgrounds office under the grandstand. Use common sense so that you can have a safe and fun Scott County Fair.
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Free beef at the annual Beefiesta barbeque remains one of the most popular attractions of the Scott County Fair. (Record Photo)
Great-tasting barbeque awaits county fairgoers Great tasting Western Kansas beef is always a treat. That’s why the free barbeque will pack in the crowd no matter what night it’s held. This year the barbeque will be at the fairgrounds on Thurs., July 21. About 1,500 people will go through the four serving lines
which quickly fill plates with great tasting roast beef sandwichs and the fixins. While most of the attention during Fair week is on Scott County 4-Hers and their accomplishments, Beefiesta is a chance to recognize the importance of the livestock industry in
this community. In addition to the barbeque at the Scott County fairgrounds, the popular tasting booths will be held on Saturday, July 23, at Patton Park. The Beefiesta barbeque is a huge undertaking for the Chamber, costing about $10,000 to
put on the feed that will serve anywhere between 1,500 to 2,000 people. The serving lines are manned by employees from Western State Bank, Farm Credit, Security State Bank, First National Bank and various other individuals who help where needed.
It takes a huge number of volunteers and advance preparation to make this feed such a success each year. Beefiesta volunteers include about 50 people from the business community who take on every kind of job from cutting (See BARBEQUE on page 34)
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2015 livestock buyers at the Scott County Fair ACE Hardware
Kel’s TLC
American Implement
Kirk Grain
American State Bank
L&M Western Tire and Oil
Bartlett Grain
Leoti Ag
Beaver Ridge Ag
Logan, Kurt and Ashlee
Beckman, John and Thea
Lone Tree Farms
Conine Livestock
MBH, Inc.
C Bar H
Midwest Mixer
Cutler Cattle Company
Midwest PMS
Dearden, Larry and Millie
Miller Veterinary Clinic
Dickhut Seeds
Norman Farms
Dreiling, Doug and Denise
Pearson Angus
Fairleigh Corporation
Prairie Trout Farms
Fairleigh Feed Yard
Price & Sons Funeral Home
Fairleigh Ranch
Prime Pork
Faurot Ag Services
Salon 83
Faurot Heating/Cooling
Scott Co-op Association
Faurot, Inc.
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First National Bank
Scott Co. Spraying Service
Frank, Chase and Gary
Scott Pro
Griffith, Charles and Shirley
Security State Bank
H Bar Ranch
Slater, Dr. William
Heartland Foods
State Farm • Michael Trout
High Choice Feeders
Stevens Veterinary Services
Huck, Larry and Gwen
Twedt, Terry and Lorraine
J. Unruh Trucking
Western State Bank
J&R Car/Truck Center
Wilkens, Bruce
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Horse show, foods judging to kickoff a busy county fair week Good family entertainment is at the heart of any successful county fair and that’s what the Scott County Fair has planned when action gets underway next week. From the kids’ pedal tractor pulling to the hard-hitting action of the demolition derby, along with great tasting barbeque, figure-8 racing and carnival, the Scott County Fair has something for just about everyone. Those traditional events, and more, promise a week of fun that will keep every member of the family entertained when the county fair gets into full swing on Wed., July 20, and continues through Sat., July 23. The dog and pet shows officially kicked off the Fair on Tuesday evening. The style revue was held on Thursday. In a change from past years, the horse show is being held on Sat., July 16, 9:00 a.m., at the indoor arena. Monday will be a busy day for many 4-Hers with consultation judging for everything from food to woodworking at the Wm. Carpenter 4-H Building. Many 4-Hers will be busy with their livestock weigh-in on Tuesday evening from 5:007:00 p.m., followed by draw pot roping and barrel racing at
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the indoor arena starting at 6:30 p.m. Both events are open to Scott County residents only, or the employees of Scott County businesses. Judging Begins Wed. Rabbit and poultry judging will be held on Wednesday morning in the poultry barn. Livestock judging will begin on Wednesday with the beef competition at 5:00 p.m. All other livestock judging will be held on Thursday, starting with the swine (8:00 a.m.), followed by the goats (5:00 p.m.) and the sheep (7:00 p.m.). The popular figure-8 races will be held Wednesday evening with cars to hit the track (and each other) starting at 7:30 p.m. in front of the grandstand. For something out of the ordinary be sure to stop by the indoor arena on Friday for the Barnyard Olympics that begins at 1:00 p.m. Parade on Saturday Weekend activities will start with the parade through downtown Scott City on Saturday morning, followed by the Beefiesta tasting booths The demolition derby will be held in front of the grandstand at 7:00 p.m. with the “Muzik Machine” providing dance music (See HORSE on page 39)
Waylon Ricker listens to judge’s comments during the foods competition at last year’s Scott County Fair. (Record Photo)
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Changes Wed., July 20: 7:00 p.m., figure-8 racing in front of the grandstand. Thurs., July 21: 6:00 p.m., Beefiesta barbeque; 7:00 p.m., Stampede Rodeo in front of the grandstand. Fri., July 22: 7:00 p.m.,
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Barrel racing, roping on Tuesday
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games for kids and adults in front of the grandstand. The pedal tractor pull will follow. Sat., July 23: 10:00 a.m., the parade, followed by the Beefiesta tasting booths; 7:00 p.m., demolition derby. A schedule of events is listed
in the fair book that is available at the Extension office and other businesses around town. The Extension office will be closed during Fair week. Extension personnel will be in their office under the grandstand at the fairgrounds.
3 events charge admission Food entries There are only three events which have an admission charge at to be sold this year’s Scott County Fair. They are: Figure-8 racing: adults, $10; youth (ages 6-12), $5; 5-years and under are free. Pit passes are $20. Stampede Rodeo: $5 for everyone six-years and older; 5-years and under are free. Demolition derby: adults, $10; youth (ages 6-12), $5; 5-years and under are free. Pit passes are $20. Dance: Free.
All food entries during the Scott County Fair consultation judging will be sold at The Scott County Record office on Mon., July 18, from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m., or until the food is gone. All proceeds go to the county 4-H program.
Tasting Booths at Patton Park Sat., July 23 • Noon to 2:00 p.m. • The food is free
Scott County cowhands wanting to show their skills will get a chance during the Scott County Fair draw pot roping competition on Tues., July 19, 7:00 p.m., at the indoor arena. This is open to Scott County residents or the employees of Scott County businesses only. Contestants will draw three partners and buckles will be awarded to top averages. Barrel racing will kickoff the activities at 6:30 p.m.
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Support the livestock and champion foods premium auctions Friday, July 22 • 6:30 p.m. • in the livestock show arena
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Spotlight on 4-H . . .
it’s made me a better person
Photography to llamas, Price has enjoyed 4-H
Addie Price has shown pigs at the Scott County Fair. She’s even shown llamas. But, there’s never been much doubt that Price’s real passion has been photography. That’s where her interest will be focused as she prepares for her final Scott County Fair. “I like looking at photos and taking them. It’s always been interesting to me to know what goes into getting a good photo,” says the 18-year-old. “It’s neat to show people something in a way they might not have seen it before.” A 12-year member of the Pioneer 4-H Club, Price has also competed in foods, pigs and, for one year, llamas. “With the help of my parents and grandparents, we were the first to start the llama program, which only lasted for a year,” she says. “We created a course that we had to take them around, but llamas are a stubborn animal. They didn’t seem to like the idea. “It’s pretty hard to get them to do what you want when all they do for most of the year is run around and eat grass,” she says with a laugh. She showed pigs for about six years, but had to give it up when she became too busy with high school activities.
Photography has been one of Addie Price’s big interests as a Scott County 4-Her.
“I wasn’t very good at it, but it was a good experience,” she notes. That couldn’t be said for photography where Price was a State Fair grand champion in photo judging while in middle school. In addition, she has placed several times at the state level. “I guess I’ve always been interested in photography because it’s a hobby that you can do for the rest of your life,” she says.
Price has also volunteered as a counselor for the 4-H day camp and for the overnight camp at Lakeside. She has participated in a number of 4-H trips, including the Western Round-up and Denver Education Trip. There’s no doubt, however, that the Citizenship: Washington Focus trip that she participated in last summer was “easily the best trip I’ve taken in 4-H . . . or anything else. You learn so much and meet a lot of new
people. It was a great experience.” “All of the trips were a way to see and experience things outside of Scott City that I probably wouldn’t have had a chance to do. It helps you to realize how fortunate we are to have the Carpenter Foundation to help us with the cost.” As Price reflects on her years in 4-H, she feels that the experience has helped her to enjoy things in a way that otherwise
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wouldn’t have happened. “I’ve gained an appreciation for things in life,” she says. “With the pig project, I gained an appreciation for the agriculture side of things. Photography has given me an appreciation for the beauty around us and my citizenship projects have given me more appreciation for what people do to make our community a better place. “Being in 4-H has made me a better person.”
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kids’ pedal pull
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across the state line. Likewise, he says providing quality stock for both won’t be a problem either. “We have plenty of stock. We have a good set of bulls and horses,” Greenleaf says. “And, we have a good group of guys who help us. It will be a challenge, but I’m looking forward to it.” A Good Payout While good stock is always a good attraction for cowboys, the top consideration is always going to be the payout. The Stampede has $4,000 in added purse money which Greenleaf says is “a good amount for a first year rodeo.” The added payout is $550 for each of the rough stock events and $300 for each timed event. Greenleaf promises a full slate of cowboys for the four rough stock events and six
Five-year-old Aaron Radke competes in the kids’ pedal tractor pull during last year’s Scott County Fair. The popular event will return the evening of Friday, July 22, following the kids’ games in front of the grandstand. (Record Photo)
timed events. Though, he does note that bareback bronc riders are “getting fewer and harder to find.” Bulldogging can also be a tough event to fill in most rodeos. Ranch Bronc Riding A fairly new event on the rodeo circuit, and which will be featured in the Stampede Rodeo, is ranch bronc riding. Greenleaf says it emerged from ranch rodeos. It’s bronc riding from a stock saddle and the cowboy can ride with both hands. “It’s popular with the ranch and feedlot cowboys and it’s grown into a pretty good event in a lot of rodeos,” Greenleaf says. “It’s a chance for the crowd to see some horse riding and it’s the kind of event that will attract local cowboys.”
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keeping the sport alive Kough always willing to help other drivers With the Scott County Fair just around the corner, it’s not difficult finding Alex Kough. On weekends and after work he’s most often in the quonset building that has become his workshop where he prepares cars for demolition derbies and figure-8 races. And, while he always has a car of his own to work on, Kough also lends his expertise to local drivers who are wanting to enter a race for the first time or simply don’t have the time to build their own car. “I really like figure-8 racing and I want to do what I can to keep it alive,” says Kough. On Sunday afternoon he was working on a vehicle that rookie driver Shea Morris could enter in the figure-8 at this year’s Fair. “I only get paid about $200,” said Kough. “It doesn’t begin to pay for my time.” Kough figures he’ll end up preparing cars for
four or five drivers. The Scott City driver, who attended an auto collision school, says he can strip a car down in about half a day. He can have a compact car ready for a figure-8 race in about 1-1/2 days. Kough has the process down to an art form, but that’s no surprise given that he’s been competing in derbies and figure-8 races since he was 14. He’s been on the area’s figure-8 circuit for the past seven years. He sold the Chevrolet Cavalier from last year to an Oakley driver and has rebuilt a 1998 Chevrolet Malibu for this year’s figure-8 and compact demolition derby events. The Scott County Fair will be his first competi(Photo above) Alex Kough welds a plate onto the driver’s side door of a vehicle while getting it ready for another driver to enter in this year’s Scott County Fair. (Record Photo)
tion of the season and he plans to take the car to Oakley and Colby. “This is an extreme car,” says Kough. “I’ve gone as far as the rules will allow for figure-8 racing.” That includes 23-inch Bobcat tires that he refers to as “railroad” bumpers off a Delta 88, a 14-inch bumper plate and a hefty roll cage. A big change this year is that Cody Kennedy of Wicked Derby Promotions is in charge of both the demolition derby and figure-8 racing. As a result, both events are following rules established by Grandstand Attractions which brings the Scott County Fair in line with derbies at Oakley and Colby. “It means that I can enter the same car in both the figure-8 and compact demo derby,” says Kough. “It makes it a lot simpler.” (See KOUGH on page 14)
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Scott County Fair Dog Show Results Showmanship Overall grand champion: Jennie Erven and Dulie. Overall res. grand champion: Nash Nowak and Toby. Sr. Showmanship Class champion: Jennie Erven and Dulie, 97 pts. Intermediate Showmanship Class champion: Katie Smith and Play Doh, 97 1/2 pts. Reserve champion: Nash Nowak and Toby, 97 pts. Purple: Aden Frederick and Appa, 96 pts.; Brinlie Stevens and Pepper, 95 pts. Jr. Showmanship Class champion: Megan Trout and Charlie, 97 1/2 pts. Reserve champion: Baylor Vasquez and Boomer, 97 pts. Purple: McCall Miller and Peanut, 95 pts.
Scott City figure-8 and demolition derby driver Alex Kough discusses the modifications he’s made to his Chevrolet Malibu. (Record Photo)
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Kough is also hopeful that Kennedy’s connections with drivers in the Colby area will encourage them to participate in the Scott County Fair events. Figure-8 a Favorite While he plans to compete in a limited number of compact demo derbies, Kough says figure-8 racing remains his favorite. “If you want to get into demo derbies big-time
and have a chance to compete in something other than the hobo class you can spend $10,000,” notes Kough. “You can build a really good figure-8 car for about $500.” His Malibu only cost $180 after he found $20 in the dash, says Kough. He estimates that getting the vehicle ready for competition cost another $600 - and $400 of that was for tires. “Most drivers aren’t going to go that extreme,” he says.
4-H Obedience Overall grand champion: Nash Nowak and Toby. Overall res. grand champion: Jennie Erven and Dulie. Sub-Novice A Class champion: Megan Trout and Charlie, 52 pts. Sub-Novice B Class champion: Brinlie Stevens and Pepper, 125 pts. Reserve champion: Aden Fredrick and Appa, 120 pts.; Baylor Vasquez and Boomer, 85 pts.; Katie Smith and Play Doh, 70 pts.; McCall Miller and Peanut, 40 pts. Novice A Class Champion: Nash Nowak and Toby, 150 pts. Graduate Novice Overall grand champion: Jennie Erven and Dulie, 128 pts. Costume Contest Brinlie Stevens and Pepper (K-State Fans) Megan Trout and Charlie (I’m Very Independent) Jennie Erven and Dulie (Pumpkin Patch) Aden Frederick and Appa (Hockey Players)
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Tasting Booths at Patton Park Sat., July 23 • Noon to 2:00 p.m. The food is free
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Buyer’s supper, livestock auction
A highlight of the Scott County Fair for 4-Hers is the annual livestock auction, which will be held on Fri., July 24, starting at 6:30 p.m., in the show arena. The livestock buyer’s supper will precede the auction at 5:30 p.m., also in the show arena.
Space is available for commercial exhibitors Businesses can set up booths in the commercial indoor exhibit area from Wednesday through Friday, July 22-24, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on Sat., July 26, from noon to 9:00 p.m. Booth spaces are $50, with $25 due in advance (by July 17) and $25 on the day of set-up. Cost for exhibitors using 220 outlets is $150. These are limited and exhibitors must have pre-approval. Indoor spaces are 15x15 feet
with adjustments to fit each exhibitor. No divider panels are available. The Fair board will work with outdoor exhibitors to locate them in the best “traffic flow” areas. Exhibitors must make arrangements for their own tables, divider panels, chairs, electrical cords, etc. For more information call (620) 214-3224 or 872-2626 (fair week only).
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Tasting Booths at Patton Park Sat., July 23 • Noon to 2:00 p.m. The food is free
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County Fair Superintendents Open Class/4-H Livestock
Beef: Anne Lampe and Clint Pearson Goats: Kevin Davis and Duane Strine Horse: Lance Huck and Susan Boulware Poultry: Lisa Pearson Rabbits: Open Sheep: Lynne Palen Swine: Bryan Mulligan and Roger Glenn Round Robin Showmanship: Stacy Davis
Open Class/4-H Banners/Booths: Open Crops: Rick Kahl Dogs: Eilene Minnix and Lynne Palen Hand Pets/Cats/Fish: Jeff and Karen Pounds Posters/Mini Booths/Notebooks: Open
Open Class Boy/Girl Scouts: Ceramics: Jo Jones and Marlo Wiechman Fabrics, Fibers, Fancy Work: Millie Dearden, Jessica Dearden FFA Shop Exhibits: Kevin Davis Fine Arts: Flower Show: Scott County Garden Club Foods: Anita Rose Hobby Exhibits/Handicraft: Sandy Kahl, Taney Browning
and Colleen Dearden
Photography: Deb Scheuerman Vegetables: Rick Kahl Woodworking: Rick Kahl
4-H Division Arts/Crafts: Ashlee Logan Clothing: Brenda Davis, Shari Ratzlaff and Toni Glenn Electricity: Open Entomology: Anne Lampe Foods: Kay Schmitt, Millie Dearden, Sheri Scott, Stacy Davis Geology: Stephanie Fisher and Steven Fisher Horticulture: Rick Kahl Photography: Gina Ramsey and Suzette Price Shooting Sports: John Beckman Space Technology: Russell Tilton Woodworking: Open
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How about making a rag doll? animals can take their stuffed creations home, of course, or they can have them donated to What gardener in Scott County has a thumb that’s green enough the Western Kansas Child Ad- to grow the largest zucchini? vocacy Center. Weight and length will both be considered. Entries will be accepted at Entries will be accepted at the exhibit building on Wed., July 20, 7:30-10:00 a.m. Persons may enter more than one item. the Wm. Carpenter 4-H BuildRag dolls will be making a Prizes will be awarded. ing on Wed., July 20, from comeback at the Scott County 7:30-10:00 a.m. Fair with a rag doll/stuffed animal contest. Bales will be available for ing of a political nature will be Round Hay Bale There will be two age dividecorating on Mon., July 18. allowed. A round hay bale will be Decorating must be completed sions: junior (15-years and under) and senior (16-years and provided for each participant or by Wed., July 20, 10:00 a.m. Cupcake Contest older). Entrants can show their group. Decorating must be done in Contestants can demonstrate Entries will be judged on eye good taste. It should also be their baking skills and creativcreative talents with no more appeal, construction, use of ma- weather and windproof. than three items. ity in the cupcake contest. EnThose entering rag dolls/ terial and creativity. No commercial or messag- tries will be accepted at the
Dolls, animals can be donated to WKCAC
How green is your thumb?
Wm. Carpenter 4-H Bldg., on Wed., July 20, from 7:30-10:00 a.m. When making a cupcake creation, individuals can use more than one cupcake. They must also provide an additional cupcake which the judge can taste. Cupcakes do not have to be made from scratch. Judging will be based on neatness, originality, creativity, skill, choice of color appropriate to design and number of difficult techniques used. Age divisions will be determined by the number of entries.
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4-H shooting sports
Tilton battles wind for a solid round in trapshooting Connecting on 20-of-25 clay targets, Eddie Tilton put himself in position to win the trapshooting competition at this year’s Scott County Fair. County 4-Hers in the shotgun division of shooting sports competed at the Mike See trap range on Sunday afternoon. Strong winds created difficult conditions for the participants who ranged from 10- to 17-years-old. The shooters were given two rounds (25 shots each) on the range and could take their top score. “The wind caused a lot of problems for the kids,” says Clint Dearden, who is the leader for the shotgun program. “After the first round, Eddie started figuring it out and he did real well.” Participants are given as many as four rounds to post their best score, but Dearden limits them to two rounds on any given day. “After that, their shoulders start to get sore and they don’t do as well anyway,” he notes. After starting with BB and pellet guns for two years, Tilton has been competing in shotgun the past four years. On occasion, he’ll practice trapshooting with friends on the farm and he enjoys hunting. He says there aren’t too many opportunities to practice at the trapshooting range. (See SHOOTING on page 26)
(Above) Eddie Tilton shoots at a clay target during Sunday’s trapshooting competition. (Right) Karlee Logan takes aim during the 4-H shoot. (Record Photos)
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The demolition derby (left), which will be held on Sat., July 23, continues to draw a huge turnout to the fairgrounds. (Below) An event that has been growing in popularity throughout the area has been the figure-8 racing.
Wicked Derby building credibility as demo derby, figure-8 promoter When Cody Kennedy took over promotion of the Scott County Fair demolition derby he knew his first major challenge. Drivers wanted to be asFigure-8 Race sured that the rules would Wed., July 20 be enforced consistently 7:00 p.m. and that the show would Demo Derby be entertaining. Sat., July 23 “There were several 7:00 p.m. drivers in the stands last Rodeo Arena year who were watching to see what kind of job we’d do,” says the Scott City native and long-time demolition derby driver. This year he’s expecting to see some of those drivers make the move from the grandstand to a seat behind the wheel of a demo derby car for what has always been one of the
major attractions at the Fair. The county fair board was impressed enough that it also decided to put Wicked Promotions in charge of this year’s figure-8 race. “We got a lot of good feedback and I’m hoping to attract more drivers from outside Scott City,” says Kennedy. “The big thing is that everyone wants to know that the cars are being inspected equally and they felt that was happening.” There will be a modified class (limited weld) for the cars in addition to a division for pickups. For the “weekend warriors,” it requires only a small upgrade to prepare their cars. Some demo derby drivers are building their cars for the Scott County Fair event, but there (See DERBY on page 21)
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Derby are others who plan to compete in the Oakley demo derby on Friday, a day ahead of the local derby. “If their cars are still running a few of those drivers have said they’ll come down here,” he says. Consistency in Rules Perhaps one of the big changes that will occur now that Wicked Promotions is also in charge of the figure-8 race is consistency in rules. Kennedy is adopting the Grandstand Association rules as they apply to demo derbies and figure-8 racing. This is an association based in the Salina area. Each winter there is a meeting of promoters and drivers that allows for input and modification of rules. “The big thing is that it creates a standard. When a driver meets the rules for Scott City he knows that it will also be within the guidelines for Oakley and Colby, or most anywhere else he may want to compete,” Kennedy says.
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As for those planning to compete in the figure-8 race, the biggest change will be the ability of drivers to add more safety features to their vehicle. Kennedy feels there’s a lot of potential for the figure-8 race to grow. “I’m hearing from a lot of middle-aged guys who want to get into figure-8s. But, it’s really fun to see the interest from high school kids who are wanting to compete for the first time. It’s a chance for them to drive and it’s fairly inexpensive,” Kennedy says. For a few hundred dollars, a driver can purchase a subcompact car and get it modified for the race. Kennedy says that any driver under the age of 18 (with a valid driver’s license) can compete, but they must also have a signed permission sheet from a parent or guardian. “From what I’m hearing, I expect to see more entries in the figure-8 this year because of the younger kids who are getting into the sport,” he says.
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Familiar duo repeats as showmanship champions
When you’re the only entry in the senior division, grand champion ribbons are a little easier to come by. Not that it would have made much difference how many entries there were in the Scott County Fair dog show on Tuesday evening. Jennie Erven and Dulie, her five-year-old Pulie Pooh, won their fourth consecutive showmanship title . . . and it wasn’t by default. They continue to be the class of the county fair and it only takes a few minutes in the show ring to know why. The duo knows what they’re doing. “Before we go in (the ring) I talk to him,” says Erven, a 17-year-old member of the Lake Wide Awake 4-H Club. “He listens to me and once we begin he knows what to do.” They claimed the overall grand champion showman award and were the reserve grand champion team in obedience. That qualifies them for another trip to the Kansas State Fair where they are hoping to improve on last year’s performance. Dulie earned 95 points in showmanship at the State Fair, but was distracted by other dogs and “broke” in the long down phase of the obedience competition, earning a white ribbon. “We’ve had better years,” says Erven, who noted they have scored as high as 98 points in past years. “We’ll be able to compete at the (state) fair at least one more year, maybe two,” she adds. “Hopefully, this year we’ll have better luck.” Erven and Dulie have had less time to prepare for competition this year since Erven has also been helping other 4-Hers in the dog project. In addition to obedience and showmanship training, Erven has set up an obstacle course that the 4-Hers and their dogs can work on for about 30 minutes. “Everyone seems to enjoy that part,” she says. First Dog Show Katie Smith and her Play Doh were competing in their first 4-H dog show and came away with a purple ribbon and top honors in intermediate showmanship.
While the judge looks on, Jennie Erven and Dulie compete in the showmanship division of the Scott County Fair dog show on Tuesday evening. (Record Photo)
The pair scored 97-1/2 points to finish just ahead of Nash Nowak and Toby (97). “I’m very proud of him,” Smith said of her threeyear-old Springer Spaniel. The two competed in open class last year before Smith joined the 4-H program. Smith has been attending classes taught by Erven and Eilene Minnix and then has workouts with Play Doh. “His favorite part is the obstacle course,” she adds. After being narrowly defeated in the intermediate
class, Nowak and Toby took advantage of a second opportunity in the show ring when the champion and reserve champions in each of the three age classes were competing for overall honors. They were the reserve grand champions in showmanship and followed that up later in the evening as the high point team in obedience. Nowak and Toby scored 150 points followed by Erven and Dulie (128) and Brinlie Stevens and Pepper (125). Stevens and Pepper were winners of the costume competition.
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Just how fast can you stack hay bales, haul water, roll barrels, stack bags of feed, ride a stick horse around poles, run through an obstacle course or flip a bucket so that it’s standing right side up? It may not be something you ever need to know the answer to, except once a year during the Barnyard Olympics. The fun-filled event will be Fri., July 22, 1:00 p.m., at the indoor arena. While the events vary from year to year, this unusual Olympics can include such events as hay bale stacking, a water bucket relay, egg toss, bucket toss, obstacle course, goat tying and four-person walking skis. Teams consist of four members each. While they try to include a mix of at least one adult, and one youngster 10-years of age or younger, it’s not a rule that’s strictly enforced. There is no entry fee and persons can compete on more than one relay team. Interested persons only have to show up at the event to register. Be ready for a workout and for fun.
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Scott County throughout the year is contest theme “Month by Month in Scott County” is once again the theme for this year’s Great Scott Photo Contest. The central idea behind this year’s calendar is for photos to represent “Scott County in Action.” They should depict annual events in the county. Winning entries will be made into a 2017 Scott County calendar. Sponsored by the Scott City Chamber of Commerce, this event is a means of promoting Scott County. If a photo is selected, it becomes the property of the Chamber of Commerce and may be used for future promotions. Photos must be taken within the boundaries of Scott County. They are to be no larger than 4x6 inches and no smaller than 3x5 inches. They must be labeled with the location where they were taken. Entries must be original work of the exhibitor and must have been taken since the 2013 Scott County Fair. There is a limit of six entries per person. Rules are available at the Extension office. Anyone with questions can contact Deb Scheuerman. Contest entries may not be entered in any other class at the Fair. Entries will be accepted at the Fair on Wed., July 20, from 7:30-10:00 a.m.
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Free samples, special recipes featured annually
Gayla Nickel shows some tasty (and healthy) beef treats at the Scott County Hospital tasting booth a year ago. The Beefiesta tasting booths will begin serving at noon on Sat., July 23, in Patton Park. (Record Photo)
One evening of great tasting Western Kansas beef isn’t enough. In addition to the Beefiesta Beefiesta barbeque Thurs., July 21 on Thursday eve6:00 p.m. ning, the Scott City at the fairgrounds Chamber of Commerce also sponsors Tasting Booths the Beefiesta tasting Sat., July 23 booths the following noon-2:00 p.m. Saturday (July 23) Patton Park in Patton Park. The tasting booths have been popular since their start some 40 years ago and have taken on a life of their own. A steady stream of more than 1,000 people will fill Patton Park, stopping briefly at each booth that has prepared bite-sized chunks of meat with special sauces or recipes. In addition, one might find booths that feature beef kabobs or other tasty treats. This year’s event will feature 14 booths with most providing beef, while some will provide water, ice cream treats or other free food. While the Chamber provides a small amount of money to each booth participant, Chamber Director Lindsay Singley says each business assumes most of the cost. “This is a major undertaking for each of them in terms of cost and time,” she says. “But, without their cooperation and commitment to making this event such a success it wouldn’t happen.” Everyone attending the event is able to sample a variety of special ways in which the beef is prepared by each of the teams. Judges award plaques and prize money to the top booths in various categories.
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Houston Frank takes aim during the Scott County 4-H trapshooting competition.
Shooting Karlee Logan, who has been in shotgun for the last six years, admits that she does it for the fun. “I love trapshooting,” says the 17-year-old. “About the only time I get to do this is when it involves 4-H.” Despite the strong wind, she
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hit 7-of-10 clays in her practice round. “It’s tough. You get things lined up and just as you’re shooting it (clay target) seems to jump at the last second,” Logan says. “Overall, I think I did pretty well.” Zach Rohrbough, 11, is in his
first year of 4-H shotgun. He was in BB gun for three years and has taken part in archery for three years. While he isn’t a hunter, Rohrbough says he does like competing on the trap range. “I’m getting kind of used to the wind,” he says. “It was like
this the last time we practiced.” About 10 Participants Dearden, who has been the shotgun leader since 2011, has about 10 regular participants. “It’s tough getting everyone together at the same time because everyone’s so busy,” he
notes. “But, Eddie (Tilton) has shown the most interest in competitive shooting.” At the start of the 4-H year, newcomers into the program are taught about gun handling and safety. Dearden says they try to have shoots at the range when schedules and weather permit.
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You can’t have a fair without a parade The Scott County Fair parade will be held on Saturday, July 23, starting at 10:00 a.m. The parade route will start in front of the Park Lane Nursing Home and then turn north onto Main Street and proceed to First Street, where it will end. To enter the parade, an official entry blank must be turned in to the Scott County Extension office. Entry forms are available in the Fair Book and at the Extension office. Judging of the entries will be done prior to the parade. Only those entries who have pre-registered will be judged. Parade divisions include: •Floats shown by business firms (assemble on Myrtle St. between Nonnamaker Ave. and Alice Ave.). •Floats by non-business organizations (assemble on Myrtle St. between 11th Street and Park Lane). Float premiums are $50 for first blue; $40 for red; $30 for white; and $10 for all participants. •4-H Clubs (assemble on Myrtle Street between Park Lane and Nonnamaker Ave.) •Marching groups: must consist of at least 10 persons (assemble at northeast corner of Myrtle and Park Lane). •Clowns and bicycles. This category is open to anyone. No pre-entry is required. Assemble at the northeast corner of Myrtle and Park Lane. •Educational/safety groups, such as FCE, adult church groups, etc. (assemble on Myrtle St. between Park Lane and Nonnamaker Ave.) •Youth organizations such as Scouts, etc. (assemble on Myrtle St. between Nonnamaker and Alice Ave.) •Motorcycles, including 3-wheelers, go-carts, etc. (assemble on Antelope Street between Park
Scott County Shriners brought their whiskey still to last year’s county fair parade.
Lane and Nonnamaker Avenue). •Demolition derby cars (assemble on Antelope Street between Park Lane and Nonnamaker Avenue). This division is not judged. •Antique tractors (assemble on Antelope Street between Park Lane and Nonnamaker Avenue). This division is not judged. •Horses 1) Best Western Mount. In each of the nine classes, both the rider and the mount will be judged. 2) Horse and Buggy. Any person or group may enter this class (Assemble on Antelope Street between Nonnamaker and Alice Avenue). Premiums are: first, $15; second, $10; and $5, third.
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•Lake Scott Car Club. Cars must assemble and register to be judged 1-1/2 hours before the parade time in front of the Assembly of God Church. Assembly to line up for the parade will be on Alice Avenue to Myrtle Street. Judging divisions include: originals, restored originals, street rod, customized, competition class and other. There are no premiums paid in this division. Ribbons and cash prizes will be given for first, second, and third places in floats and groups, horses, and horse and buggy. For a complete listing of rules and lineup locations, pick up a Fair book at the Extension office or other locations in Scott City.
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Spotlight on 4-H . . .
it’s about dedication
Showmanship titles reflect commitment to raising livestock Danean Metheney doesn’t mind being under the spotlight - whether it’s been as a cheerleader at Scott Community High School, demonstrating her showmanship skills in the livestock arena, or while taking her horse through the paces in one of the Western pleasure classes. “It’s you and your animal,” says Metheney when talking about working with her livestock entries for the Scott County Fair. “It’s a chance to show the commitment and the dedication you’ve given to preparing your animal.” As a repeat county fair showmanship champion in sheep and horses, Metheney understands what it takes to put in the extra effort in order to be successful. A member of the Pioneer 4-H Club since she was sevenyears-old, Metheney has been involved in photography, swine, sheep and horse. This year, because of her involvement in other activities, she’s focused attention on her two favorite events - sheep and horse. She is a past overall grand champion in the horse competition and has won top showmanship honors in both horse and lamb. “With showmanship, it’s not so much the animal as it is about you - how much time you’ve put
in with your animal and your knowledge,” says the 18-yearold. “It’s pretty rewarding to be a grand champion showman because it shows a lot of dedication.” While she’s grown to enjoy working more with lambs over the last couple of years, Metheney doesn’t hide her love for horses “for as long as I can remember.” “The performance classes are my favorite. The speed classes I just do for fun, but the western pleasure classes are my favorite.” In fact, Metheney is one of the few 4-Hers who, in recent years, have taken up the English riding competition in “hunter under saddle.” “It’s been a lot of fun. I enjoy the saddle. It’s a completely different ride,” she says. “When you compete in hunter under saddle, your body position is very important. You have to learn how to post, so you need to know where your horse’s body is and where his feet are at all times.” A common rhyme for participants when trotting on the rail is “rise and fall with the leg on the wall.” When not preparing her entries for the county fair, Metheney shares her time and knowledge with young 4-Hers.
The equestrian competition has been a favorite for Danean Metheney during her years in 4-H. (Record Photo)
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Metheney camps at Camp Lakeside, along with participating in the Denver Education Trip and the Western Roundup. However, the Citizenship: Washington Focus trip to the nation’s capitol and other historic sites in the eastern U.S., was a highlight. “Without the Foundation, I probably wouldn’t have been able to afford to go on the CWF trip or probably any of the other trips,” she says. “The community support that we get is so much more than you see in other counties and with their livestock auctions. I think that’s pretty amazing.”
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Metheney appreciates the experiences that have been made possible through her many years in 4-H. “It’s really helped me to grow as a person and to be more involved in the community. Without 4-H, that probably wouldn’t have happened,” she says. And, there’s the added bonus of being eligible for an interest-free secondary education loan that’s available to 4-Hers through the Carpenter Foundation. “After 12 years of record books, the college loan is a nice reward,” Metheney adds with a grin.
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the beef to preparing the tea. That involvement also includes county 4-H members who serve on the “courtesy staff,” helping carry their food, assisting smaller children, or anything else asked of them. The driving force behind the event is the Beefiesta Committee which includes Clint Pearson, Grant Huck, Marissa Morris, Michael Fullmer, Morgan Numrich, Jody Kerr, Tom Shirley and Lindsay Singley. Preparation of the feast is no small undertaking. In the early years, local cattle producers and volunteers would spend the better part of a day preparing and cooking the beef. That job has since been turned over to Hunni’s Barbeque, Guymon, Okla. That money is raised through the approximately 91 sponsors who contribute $150 each to the event. Most of that money is used to pay for the cost of Thursday’s feed, but participation money is also earmarked for each tasting booth in the park on Saturday. There are also a number of other incidental expenses. The 1,150 pounds of choice inside round beef is smoked for about a month and put straight into the cooker, according to Kim Peterson, owner of Hunni’s Barbeque. The beef goes into the cooker at about 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday and is allowed to cook throughout the night until it hits the serving tables on Thursday evening. Peterson has a 770-pound cooker and a 500-pound cooker, but has filled each with as much as 800 and 650 pounds, respectively.
Youngsters try their luck during the pig chase that’s held in conjunction with the kids’ games during the Scott County Fair. The chicken chase is also scheduled to return again this year. They will take place on Friday evening in front of the grandstand. (Record Photo)
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Spotlight on 4-H . . .
friendly rivalry
Tiltons are looking to add one more foods GC award As Christina Tilton’s years in 4-H have begun to draw to a close, there was a question that lingered in the back of her mind. “Would she ever be a grand champion in the foods division at the Scott County Fair?” “Melanie had been a grand champion and I was wondering if I’d ever win one,” says Christina. Melanie being her sister . . . her twin sister. It was one of those friendly sibling rivalry things. To Christina’s relief, she finally earned a senior grand champion at last year’s county fair. “That took some of the pressure off this year,” says Christina with a grin. Not that both won’t be trying to get bragging rights over the other sister as they prepare for their final county fair and the foods judging competition that takes place on Monday. Joining 4-H was a given for the two sisters once they became old enough to enter in the first grade. They are members of the Manning Jayhawkers, which is the same club in which their mother, Linda, was also a member. “It was kind of expected that we would join,” admits MelaMaintaining a friendly family rivalry for a final time in the cooking competition are Christina (left) and Melanie Tilton. nie. (Record Photo) “We also had an older sister (Jamie) in 4-H and, because she The sibling rivalry developed was involved in quilting, foods, foods and cats. “The girls spent more time was in it, that’s what I wanted early as both girls, naturally, knitting, ceramics, photography But, cooking emerged as a cooking with her than they did to do when I was old enough,” shared the same interests. For and cats. For Christina, it’s been favorite, with a lot of help from with me,” says Linda. many of her 4-H years, Melanie quilting, ceramics, photography, their grandmother, Kay Schmitt. Christina adds.
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Claiming premium money Premium money will be available at the Scott County Extension office from Mon., Aug. 15, through Fri., Sept. 2, during regular business hours. Money may be picked up by the exhibitor only. Unclaimed money will be forfeited. In most non-livestock categories, premiums are $3 for a blue ribbon, $2 for a red and $1 for a white.
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Scott County Fair 4-H/Open Class Award Sponsors
Arts/Crafts Bay Station Car Wash, JJS Stables, and J&R Car and Truck Center Cat Grand champion: in memory of Leta Flores Reserve grand champion: in memory of Leta Flores Clothing Overall constructed champion: Scott County Farm Bureau board Overall constructed reserve champion: Dunagan Iron Works Buymanship and Revue Overall champion: Bling Overall reserve champion: Security State Bank Fashion Revue Overall champion: Dec-Mart Furniture Overall reserve champion: Country Cousins 4-H Club Corsage to participants: Suzy B’s Flowers and More Dog Obedience champion: Sourk Veterinary Clinic Obedience reserve champion: Lawrence and Associates Champion showman: Wheatland Collie Farm Reserve champion showman: Circle C Farms Electricity Grand champion: J&R Car and Truck Center Reserve grand champion: JJS Stables Foods Sr. grand champion: Larry and Millie Dearden Sr. reserve champion: Dairy Queen/Brazier Inter. grand champion: RT Plumbing Inter. reserve champion: Dunagan Iron Works Jr. grand champion: Bay Station Car and Truck Wash Jr. reserve champion: Subway Gift basket: Jim and Genelle Krehbiel Decorated item: Scott County Farm Bureau board Geology Grand champion: Wallace, Brantley and Shirley, attorneys Reserve grand champion: Wallace, Brantley and Shirley, attorneys
Fiber Arts Champion: MTM Siding and Glass Reserve champion: Betty LaToush Horticulture Champion: Larry and Millie Dearden
Res. champion: Fur-fection Dog Grooming and Palen Club Lambs
Horses Grand champion gelding: Secret Effort Dash, Everett Miller Res. champion gelding: JJS Stables Photography Grand champion mare: Joy Cole Grand champion: Pam’s Portrait Place Res. champion gelding: Secret Effort Dash, Everett Miller Res. champion: Socolofsky-Hintz Quarter Horses Grand champion horse showman Royal Beef Best of Show: In memory of Amanda Dearden by Alan Res. champion horse showman: JF Beaver Advertising Dearden family Grand champion pony: Lawrence and Associates Shooting Sports Rabbits Senior champion: Terry and Lorraine Twedt Grand champion: Ron and Connie Hopkins Intermediate champion: Lynn and Lori Freese Res. champion: Ron and Connie Hopkins Junior champion: Terry and Lorraine Twedt Archery champion (compound bow): Frank family Sheep Archery champion (recurve bow): Fisher family Grand champion market lamb: Farm Credit Shotgun champion: Clint and Jessica Dearden Res. champion market lamb: Larry and Millie Dearden Shotgun reserve champion: Clint and Jessica Dearden Grand champion fitting/showing: In memory of Bryan Rein, DVM Space Technology Reserve champion fitting/showing: Sourk Vet Clinic Grand champion: John and Thea Beckman Champion breeding ewe: Chuck and Barb Brobst Reserve grand champion: In memory of Bill Tucker Reserve champion breeding ewe: Fur-fection Dog Grooming and Palen Club Lambs Woodworking Champion showmanship: Conine Livestock Grand champion: Scott County Lumber Reserve champion showmanship: Conine Livestock Reserve grand champion: You’ve Been Framed Livestock Round-Robin Showmanship Sr. Grand champion: Scheuerman Farms Sr. reserve champion: Scheuerman Farms Int. Grand champion: In memory of Bryan A Rein, DVM Int. reserve champion: Larry and Millie Dearden Jr. Grand champion: Sokolfsky-Hintz Quarter Horses Jr. reserve champion: Security State Bank
Poultry Grand champion: Larry and Millie Dearden
Beef Grand champion steer: Holterman Veterinary Clinic Res. champion steer: HRC Feed Yard Grand champion fitting/showing: Brookover Cattle Co. Reserve champion fitting/showing: Fairleigh Feed Yard Supreme breeding heifer: Security State Bank Reserve supreme breeding heifer: Kel’s TLC Champion hereford steer: H Bar Ranch
Open Class Fabrics, Fibers and Fancy Work Special contest: Scott County Quilt Guild Other awards: Simplicity Pattern Company
Goats Grand champion gelding: Fur-fection Dog Grooming and Palen Club Lambs
Swine Grand champion market hog: Prime Pork Res. champion market hog: Spencer Pest Control Grand champion fitting/showing: Scott Pro Reserve champion fitting/showing: Circle C Farms
Foods Grand champion: Tom and Linda Yager Other awards: Red Star Yeast Cupcake contest: Scott County Fair Board Photography Best of Show: Gifts, Etc.
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Preparing your cut ‘Beauty of the Plains’ will flowers for exhibit be featured during flower show •Select the best specimen possible. •Cut flowers in early morning with a clean, sharp knife. Scissors pinch the end and inhibit water conduction. •Wash the entry to remove dirt and/or mud splatters. •Clean off any water spots. •Remove any parts that are dry and browned. Try not to leave obvious scars. •Remove leaves from the portion of stem that will be in water, but leave at least one upper leaf. •Single stem cut flowers should be exhibited in a clear, narrow bottle or jar. •Round-form flowers: 1) Cut when fully developed. 2) Exhibit in single-stem disbuds. 3) Remove all stem stubs. 4) No disbudding scars. •Spike-form flowers: 1) Cut when bottom florets are open and in perfect condition. 2) Florets should be two-thirds open and one-third developing. 3) The spike should be straight to the tip. 4) No voids. 5) Proper progression of maturity. •Select entries from healthy plants. Points are deducted for discoloration or malformation due to nutrient deficiency. •Points are deducted for blemishes resulting from disease or insect damage. •Flowers should be entered at their peak - neither immature nor past their prime. They should not be faded from age or sun. Those with straight stems are best. •Groom blossoms with a soft brush to dust off pollen and dirt. It’s a good idea to bring these tools with you to the show to give the entry a last minute clean-up. •For cut entries, choose a container that is in attractive proportion to the specimen. The container must be clear glass, however its shape is not important. •Remove any leaves below the water level of the container. •When two or more specimens are required for a class, choose those that are as nearly alike in size, color and shape as possible. Uniformity is important in judging these classes. If you have just one huge blossom of a class and several smaller blossoms, leave the big blossom at home and enter the size-matched smaller blossoms. •Terms: Floret: a small individual flower in a cluster of flowers on a stem. Spray: a main stem with side branches and blooms on all sides. Spike: a lengthened flower cluster in which the florets are stemless (e.g., gladiolus).
The Scott County Free Fair flower show is just around the corner. Now is the time to prepare that favorite houseplant or garden flower. Flower show entries will be taken on Thurs., July 21, 8:30-10:00 a.m. “Beauty of the Plains” is this year’s theme. Anyone may enter the competition for a placing and ribbon, but only Scott County residents will be eligible for cash awards. Entries must be submitted in clear, glass jars or bottles. Clear glass is preferred so the judges do not have to remove flowers from the container to see the condition of the stem and leaves. Participants are asked to have entry cards filled out in advance and attached to the container with string or a rubber band.
The white, open class division cards have two parts. Attach the left side of the entry card to the container (the side that does not have a box for the premium amount). Only one entry is allowed per class. All floral specimens and collections, except for wildflowers, must have been homegrown. But, flowers used in arrangements may be purchased or obtained elsewhere. All blooms are to be shown with naturally grown foliage attached to the stem. No artificial foliage or flowers may be used except as specified. Flowers will be entered and judged in the following age divisions: junior, 11-years and under; young adult, 12-16 years; senior, 17-years and older.
Flowers from the same yard may be entered by more than one exhibitor. When an entry class is called a “collection,” it is important that the blooms be as identical in size, shape and color as possible. However, if a class says “collection of varieties,” try to find flowers that are as different as possible. Flower show premiums will be awarded as follows: blue ribbons, $3; red, $2; and white, $1. Additional ribbons will be awarded to the Horticulture Best of Show, Horticulture Sweepstakes, Arrangement Best of Show and Arrangement Sweepstakes. The Grand Sweepstakes prize will be a $20 gift certificate presented by the Green Haus.
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carnival fun Weee Entertainment will be providing the carnival rides at this year’s Scott County Fair. Persons can purchase wristbands for $20 in advance from the Scott County Extension office on the fairgrounds through July 20. They will be honored each night of the Fair. Persons can choose what night they want to use a wrist band. They can purchase wrist bands for more than one night. (Record Photo)
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from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The livestock auction on Saturday will begin with the buyer’s supper at 5:30 p.m., followed by the sale of animals and grand champions in the foods divisions at 6:30 p.m. Evening entertainment in front of the grandstand will be the Stampede Ranch Rodeo starting at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free. Weee Entertainment, which sponsors the carnival rides, will be set up at the fairgrounds from Thursday through Saturday. Wrist bands will be available for each night. For $20 anyone can purchase a wrist band in advance at the Extension office on the fairgrounds through Wed., July 20. After that date, wrist bands will be available at the carnival grounds for $25. A wrist band can be used any night of the Fair. More than one wrist band to be used on additional nights can also be purchased. The popular demolition derby will fill the grandstand on Saturday starting at 7:00 p.m.
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Scott County Fair Board Larry Dearden Mike Scheuerman Kay Harkness Rick Kahl Kurt Logan Kelly Conine
Tiltons “Cooking at grandma’s house was fun, but stressful,” says Melanie with a laugh. “There were a lot of late nights practicing before the fair - a lot of failed cakes. Grandma was tougher to please than Mom.” Two years ago, she tried to bake five cakes for the county fair. “I’ve scaled it back,” she says. “It’s tough baking until midnight and then being ready for the judges the next day.” Melanie earned her grand champion while in the intermediate division with a chocolate chip snack cake. Christina finally matched her sister’s award when she claimed the grand champion honor in the senior division last year with a toasted marshmallow chocolate cake. “I love smores and this looked like a great smores recipe,” says Christina. She thought she had a good chance at being a grand champion when her practice cake didn’t last very long around the Tilton household. “It was a relief to finally win,” she says. “After Melanie won, I kept thinking when will I get a chance to win. She would let me know that she’d been a grand champion and I
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hadn’t been.” The friendly competition was also evident in the quilting competition where it seemed the two girls would take turns being grand and reserve champions. The two add that being a member of 4-H - and especially the benefits that come with being in the Scott County program - have been very rewarding. They each participated in the popular Citizenship: Washington Focus trip last summer and have been involved as camp counselors. “It’s fun being involved with the younger kids and getting them excited about 4-H,” Melanie says. As they prepare for their final county fair, both will again be in the senior foods division, though they still aren’t sure what they will be entering. In keeping with today’s technology, the girls say they get their best recipe ideas off the Pinterest website. “The judges seem to like something that’s unique and I like looking for recipes that are more challenging,” Christina says. And, it will be a final chance to earn family bragging rights.
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Scott County Fair Dance “Anthony and the Anamals” with special guest “Jimmy Dee” Sat., July 23 • 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. under the pavilion on the fairgrounds admission is free
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Brodie Strine doesn’t lose sight of the judge during the Scott County Fair beef show a year ago. This year’s beef judging has been moved to Wed., July 20, starting at 5:00 p.m. (Record Photo)
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Perishables not allowed in food entries
Those entering food items for judging at the Scott County Fair are reminded of rules that prohibit perishable foods. This includes, but is not limited to, Cool Whip topping or cream cheese icings/fillings and cheesecakes. Perishable is defined as any food item that requires refrigeration. This is a guideline in effect at all fairs in the interest of food safety. Keep in mind that all entries must be brought on disposable containers. Items not displayed on or in a disposable container will be disqualified. The only exception is the food gift package.
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Kids games provide fun for everyone and will again be held on Friday evening in front of the grandstand. There will also be an opportunity for the not-so-young to participate in some games, including the egg toss. The action will begin at 7:00 p.m., followed by the pedal tractor pulling competition. (Record Photo)