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Thursday, July 4, 2013
Seven girls in running for county fair queen title
even local young women will be running for the title of 2013 Ringgold County Fair Queen. The ceremony is set for Wednesday, July 10 at the Ringgold County Fairgrounds at 7:30 p.m. The queen and princess contests will be held along with a Bill Riley Talent Search show that night. Last year’s queen Megan Doubleday will be at the event to crown the new queen. Duties of the fair queen include assisting with a number of county fair events as well as competing in the Iowa state fair queen contest in August as the Ringgold county representative. The queen is also responsible for organizing the queen and princess contest for the
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Erin Dolecheck
year following her reign. Queen candidates include: Erin Dolecheck, daughter of Allan and Naomi
Jenna James
Dolecheck of Kellerton. She is sponsored by Ringgold County Soil and Water Conservation District. Her escort will be Tyler Triggs, son of
Madison Hosfield
Kevin and Kathy Triggs of Mount Ayr. Jena James, daughter of Kevin and Tammy James of Mount Ayr. She is sponsored by Still in Style. Her escort will be Zane Sickels, son of Jeff and Amy Sickels of Mount Ayr. Madison Hosfield, the daughter of Randy and Stephanie Hosfield of Mount Ayr. She is sponsored by South Central Iowa Realty. Her escort will be Jake Still, son of Ronch and Katie Still of Mount Ayr. Jessie Ricker, daughter of Brent and Martha Ricker of Mount Ayr. She is sponsored by Ricker Air Conditioning, Heating and Plumbing. Her escort will be Shane Swank, son of Mike and Melinda Swank of Benton. April Shields, daughter of Dave and Kim Shields of Mount Ayr. She is sponsored by the Farmers Cooperative Company. Her escort will be Hagan Willis, son of Craig and Brenda Willis of Diago-
Jesse Ricker
April Shields
Jazmine Spurrier
nal. Jazmine Spurrier, daughter of Clint and Kris Spurrier of Mount Ayr. She is sponsored by Jamie’s Coffee Mill and Deli. Her escort will be Logan Arends, the son of Shannon and Diana Arends of Mount Ayr and Chris Borer.
Taylor Still
Taylor Still, daughter of Doug and Gina Still of Mount Ayr. She is sponsored by Jamie’s Coffee Mill and Deli, Jamie Miller. Her escort will be Mitchell Andrews, the son of Allen and Robin Andrews.
Grant Anderson will show how to rig a fishing pole to catch bass. He is the son of Clint and Paula Anderson of Sun Valley Lake and a member of the Tingley Toppers 4-H Club.
Grant Anderson
The Outpost
Sun Valley Lake entrance 2 miles east of Ellston, Iowa on J-20 Ph. 641-772-4515 • 641-340-1289
GOOD LUCK to all exhibitors, contestants and participants in the 2013 Ringgold County Fair!
Abigail Barnes
Dalton Barnes
Abigail Barnes is the daughter of Travis and Tessa Barnes of Lamoni. She is a member of the Ringgold Rockets 4-H Club and will bring her black crossbred steer Maximus to the fair.
Dalton Barnes will bring his red Angus heifer Ginger to the fair. He is the son of Travis and Tessa Barnes of Lamoni and a member of the Ringgold Rockets 4-H Club.
Community Meat Processors
403 S. Cass, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-2600
Bankers Life and Casualty
Jan Cannon, Agent 406 1/2 W. Monroe, Mount Ayr Ph. 1-800-747-2988 or 641-464-2807
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Twelth annual county cowgirl queen, junior queen contest set
girl Queen and Junior Queen Contest will once again be held on Thursday, July 11, at 6 p.m. The contest will end with the crowing of the Cowgirl Queen and Junior Queen before the rodeo, which starts at 7:30 p.m. All contestants will ride in the Grand Entry of the rodeo and the queens will be crowned by the 2012 Ringgold County Cowgirl Queen Alexandra Eischeid. The contest will begin at approximately 6 p.m. in the grandstand with the public invited to attend. Contestants will be given an impromptu question, will dress in a
Cassidy Becker
The Ringgold County Cow-
western outfit and complete the western pleasure riding pattern and the rodeo queen salute. Contestants will be expected to follow AQHA rules and regulations. The contest is open to residents of Ringgold, Decatur and Taylor counties or members of the Ringgold County Saddle Club. Junior Queen contestants must be between the ages of 10 and 15 years of age by January 1, 2013. Senior Queen contestants must be between the ages of 16 and 26 years of age by January 1, 2013. Applications are available from the Ringgold county extension office. A completed application and waiver
need to be returned to the Ringgold County Extension Office by 12 noon on Friday, July 5. This event is sponsored by the Ringgold County Fair Board. For more information, contact Holly Howell at 641-344-1400. Winners are eligible and encouraged to participate in the Iowa State Fair Senior and Junior Cowgirl queen contests. The winners will fill out state fair applications after the contest on July 11. Rules and regulations for the state contest can be found on the state fair website in the horse and pony premium book at http://www.iowastatefair.org.
Cassidy Becker, a member of the Twin River Tornadoes 4-H Club, will bring her breeding beef project to the fair. She is the daughter of Joe and Susan Becker of Diagonal.
Sur-Gro Plant Food Co.
200 E. First Street, Diagonal Ph. 641-734-5315
Andrew Belzer
Laurie Ann Belzer
Andrew Belzer will show his purebred Gelbvieh heifer this year. He is the son of Nial and Barbie Belzer of Mount Ayr. Andrew is a member of Junior Farmers 4-H Club.
504 N. Cleveland Street Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-3226 www.rchmtayr.org
Laurie Ann Belzer will bring her calf to compete in the Pee Wee Wrangler class at the fair. She is a member of the Clover Kids 4-H Club and the daughter of Nial and Barbie Belzer of Mount Ayr.
Wm. H. French Agency
Insurance and Real Estate 100 S. Taylor Street, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-3212
Kayla Bentley
Kennedy BrokawMcAlexander
Kayla Bentley will have exhibits in the cooking, welding and photography classes at the fair. She is the daughter of Jim and Laura Bentley of Diagonal and a member of the Twin River Tornadoes 4-H Club. Kennedy Brokaw-McAlexander of Diagonal is the daughter of Jeff and Tara McAlexander and Shelly Brokaw. She is a member of the Twin River Tornadoes 4-H Club and will bring two pigs and her home improvement project to the fair.
Just Power and Repair
208 Broadway Street, Diagonal Ph. 641-734-5700
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Nine girls to take part in county fair princess contest
Nine girls from Ringgold
county will be running for the title of 2013 Ringgold County Fair Princess at the contest Wednesday, July 10. The princess will be crowned at 7:30 p.m. The fair princess will get to participate in various parades in the county and assist the queen in handing out ribbons during fair events. Princess candidates include: Allison Jo Anderson, daughter of Tracy and Brandy Anderson of Mount Ayr. She is sponsored by Casey’s General Stores. Her escort will be Brock Shaha, son of Travis and Judi Shaha. Lauren Lea Burton, daughter of Tim and Mel Burton. She is sponsored by Stalker Chevrolet. Her escort will be Matt Larson, son of Will and Bonnie Larson.
Allison Jo Anderson
Abby Eaton, daughter of Chris and Patty Eaton of Mount Ayr. She is sponsored by Taylor Fiberglass Burial Vault Co., Jack and Dixie Taylor. Her escort will be Birk Willis, son of Craig and Brenda Willis. Aubrianna Nicole Greenland, daughter of Ger-
Lauren Lea Burton
ry and Brenda Greenland of Tingley. She is sponsored by NAPA Auto Parts. Her escort will be Dylan Swank, son of Matt and Kris Swank. Payton Gregg, daughter of Mark and Radonda Gregg and Jessica Gregg. She is sponsored by G&I Feed and Grain. Her escort will be
Abby Eaton
Trey Fooken, son of Brian and Amber Fooken. Micayla Don Henson, daughter of Adam and Ronnel Schlapia and Tyler and Rebecca Henson. She is sponsored by Graham Polled Herefords, Dick Graham. Her escort will be Tucker John Knox, son of Michael and Bethany Knox. Breya Nickle, daughter of Nathan and Stasia Nickle of Clearfield. She is sponsored by Moberg Iowa Realty, Nathan Nickle Realtor. Her escort will be Drew Ehlen, son of Eric and Jill Ehlen. Jordyn Overholser, daughter of Jeffrey and Brandi Overholser. She is sponsored by Dari Sweet. Her escort will be Tucker Darrah, son of John and Lesa Darrah. Lauren Triggs, daughter of Lucan and Jessica Triggs of Mount Ayr. She is sponsored by Rotert Plumbing and Electric. Her escort will be Riley Stark, son of Rick and Stacy Stark.
Aubrianna Nicole Greenland
Payton Gregg
Jabe Burton
Micayla Don Henson
Breya Nickle
Jabe Burton of Mount Ayr is bringing his breeding beef project to the fair. He is the grandson of Jim Routh and Sharon England and is a member of the Ringgold Rockets 4-H Club.
Jordyn Overholser
Lauren Triggs
Holmes Cattle Company
1424 220th Street, Benton IA 50835 Ph. 641-785-2315 • Cell. 641-340-3419
Laura Davison Hannah Glendenning Maddie Mobley Johnathan Triggs
County Council Members
Caitlin Giles Connor Giles Madison Hosfield Jena James Brook Rychnovsky Taylor Still Logan Wimer Hannah Fletchall
Shane Comer
Shane Comer of Tingley has a poutlry project for this year’s fair. He is the son of Sheldon and Brenda Comer of Tingley and a member of the Tingley Toppers 4-H Club.
Samantha Crawford
Hwy 2 and 169 Mount Ayr 641-464-2715
Dari Sweet
Moberg Iowa Realty
311 N. Cherry Street, Creston Ph. 641-782-8438 • 888-782-8438 www.mobergiarealty.com
Samantha Crawford will have a string art project this year. She is the daughter of Harold and Melynda Crawford and a member of the Ringgold Rockets 4-H Club.
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Chairperson: Dr. Keith Miller Vice-Chair: Doug Campbell Secretary: Amanda Waske Treasurer: Kisha Martin
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Ringgold County Fair Board Members
Dan Barber Joe Becker John Berger
Board of Directors: Jeff McAlexander Jim Novak Sarah McAlexander Kevin Triggs Ed McCreary Damion Bogan Lee Martin Associate Members: Andy Clark Rebecca Henson John Darrah Mike Wimer Brenda Comer
Ringgold County 4-H Clubs & Leaders
Crooked Creek: Cindy Schlapia and Karie Wasteney Junior Farmers: Tracy & Scott Giles, Jules & Matt Daughton Ringgold Rockets: Tessa Barnes and Marcy Gregg Maloy Shamrocks: Suzi Schaefer and Julie Davison Sunshine Workers: Bobbi Bainum and Melinda Shervheim Tingley Toppers: Erika Wilmes, Darren Martin and Sarah McAlexander Twin River Tornadoes: Darla Sobotka
Amber Davison
Amber Davison, daughter of Robert and Julie Davison of Maloy, will show a garden frog visual arts project at the fair.. She is a member of the Maloy Shamrocks 4-H Club.
205 West South Street, Mount Ayr • Ph. 641-464-2606
Julie Davison, Career Agent
Farm Bureau Financial Services
Suzi Catanzareti Allan Dolecheck
4-H & Youth Committee Members
Andy Clark Beth Christner Elisha Doubleday Amy Whittington Tiffany Wimer Youth Representative: Taylen Abarr
Ringgold County Extension Staff
Program Coordinator: Judy Hensley County Youth Coordinator/Office Manager: Dawn Dugan
Chairperson: Chris Eaton Vice-Chair: Judi Shaha Secretary: Amy Whittington Treasurer: John Thorpe Other Members Bradley Bentley, Scott Giles, Debbie Klommhaus, Carol Ann McCreary, Kurt Wallace
Ringgold County Extension Council
Laura Davison
Laura Davison will bring her daylily horticulture project to the fair. She is the daughter of Robert and Julie Davison of Maloy and a member of the Maloy Shamrocks 4-H Club.
FFA Advisor
Suzi Catanzareti
Craig Braby Construction
Maloy Ph. 641-785-2244
Colton Dredge
Haylea England
Colton Dredge is the son of Clint and Allison Dredge of Mount Ayr. He is a member of the Clover Kids 4-H Club and is listed as bringing a photography and a woodworking project to this year’s fair.
Haylea England will bring her beef project to the fair. She is the daughter of Todd and Julie England of Mount Ayr and is a member of the Junior Farmers 4-H Club.
Dredge Performance & Repair
2485 240th Street • Mount Ayr Ph. 641-344-7464
Munyon Plumbing and Heating
503 Decatur, Kellerton Ph. 641-783-2262
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Hannah Fletchall
Hannah Fletchall will show a breeding and market goat at the fair. She is the daughter of Jeff and Becky Fletchall of Mount Ayr and a member of the Junior Farmers 4-H Club.
at the Ringgold County Fair!
403 E. South Street Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-3821
Vetter Equipment Co.
1703 W. South Street (Hwys. 2 and 169 west), Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-3268
Haylee Fletchall
Hope Fletchall
Haylee Fletchall is the daughter of Jeff and Becky Fletchall of Mount Ayr. She is a member of the Junior Farmers 4-H Club and will bring her market and breeding meat goat project to the fair.
Mount Ayr Veterinary Clinic
Max A. Mekus, DVM
607 S. Henderson Street, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-2202
G & I Feed & Grain
Ronnie Gregg, Owner
304 N. Polk, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-2828
Hope Fletchall will bring her market and breeding meat goat project to the fair. She is the daughter of Jeff and Becky Fletchall of Mount Ayr and a member of the Junior Farmers 4-H Club.
Caitlin Giles
Connor Giles
408 South Sumner, Creston Ph. 641-782-2317
Connor Giles has a goat project for this year’s fair. He is the son of Scott and Tracy Giles of Mount Ayr and a member of the Junior Farmers 4-H Club.
Caitlin Giles is the daughter of Scott and Tracy Giles of Mount Ayr. She is a member of the Junior Farmers 4-H Club and will bring a goat project to the fair.
Farm & Home
Tyler Insurance Services
113 S. Fillmore, Mount Ayr • Ph. 641-464-3214
116 N. Taylor, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-3991
Phillip J. Tyler, CIC, CPIA Agents: Lois Ibbotson, CISR and Pam Still
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4-H Objectives for the Ringgold County Fair
• To provide a setting that encourages 4-H/FFA members to further demonstrate, learn and apply practical and university researched methods of production, management and/or marketing of their 4-H/FFA accomplishments. • To assist in the continuing life skill development of 4-H/FFA members in the areas of self concept, communication, decision making, learning how to learn, coping with change, citizenship and leadership. • To provide an opportunity for 4-H/FFA youth to measure their progress and skills against individual goals and accepted standards. • To provide an opportunity for 4-H/FFA youth to participate in a variety of program opportunities beyond the county level. • To provide an opportunity for 4-H/FFA members to gain personal satisfaction, meet new people, share ideas and learn to work cooperatively with others. • To create an updated, comprehensive image of Iowa’s 4-H Youth Development program to the Fair public. • To provide a showcase for accomplishments of 4-H/FFA youth. • To stimulate interest and learn new ideas from the variety of 4-H/FFA projects and experiences available. In compliance with Chapter 104A of the American Disabilities Act: • Handicap Parking—handicap parking shall be available, all of which shall be located as closely as possible to the area of fair activities. • Motorized Wheelchairs—all motorized wheelchairs will be accepted and permitted on the fairgrounds. • Request for Assistance—upon request for assistance by a disabled person to enter upon, go to and from the grandstand or other place of activity, if reasonably possible, authorized personnel will assist. • The Ringgold County Fair Board’s Intent for a “No Accident” Fair: • Adequate Police and Fire protection has been arranged for the duration of the fair. Cooperation by fair patrons with these staff persons in requested. • While the greatest possible care will be executed by the management to protect patrons of the Ringgold County Fair, each individual will be held personally responsible for his/her actions, and the Ringgold County Fair Board will not be accountable for any injury. • The Ringgold County Fair Board assumes no liability for loss or damage to any property of the concessionaire, exhibitor or patron, due to theft, fire, tornado, weather conditions or other causes. • There will be absolutely NO SMOKING IN ANY OF THE FAIRGROUND BUILDINGS. • There will be absolutely NO SMOKING AT ALL ENTERTAINMENT AND PUBLIC EVENTS. • The Ringgold County Fairgrounds shall not solicit or accept any tobaccorelated sponsorship or advertising. Distribution of tobacco products, promotional items, and free samples of products identified with a tobacco company will also be prohibited. This policy extends to any entity that leases, rents or otherwise holds events on the property. • Possession or use of drugs, tobacco or alcohol (for human or animal consumption), or creating a disturbance will be grounds for dismissal from the Ringgold County Fair. (Exhibitors caught with the above will be asked to leave the grounds with all their projects and will forfeit all premiums and ribbons/awards.)
FOR 4-H/FFA YOUTH:
FOR PUBLIC:
Rachel Gregg
Rachel Gregg, a member of the Ringgold Rockets 4-H Club, will show an old end table she has reburbished. She is the daughter of Randy and Marcy Gregg and Ruth Gregg of Mount Ayr.
Edward Jones
2332 State Highway 2, Mount Ayr • Ph. 641-464-2062
Ringgold County Fair Public Notices:
Randy Gregg • Investment Representative
Madison Hosfield
Madison Hosfield will show her visual arts project at the fair. She is the daughter of Randy and Stephanie Hosfield of Mount Ayr and a member of the Crooked Creek 4-H Club.
Mount Ayr Tractor & Machine
1107 W. South Street (Hwys. 2 & 169 west), Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-2400
Jay and Pat Meester
Hannah Jackson
Wyatt Jackson
Hannah Jackson is the daughter of Kevin and Melanie Jackson of Benton. She is a member of the Maloy Shamrocks 4-H Club and will show her registered red Angus breeding beef at the fair.
Wyatt Jackson brings his swine project to the fair this year. He is the son of Kevin and Melanie Jackson of Benton and a member of the Maloy Shamrocks 4-H Club.
Hilltop Veterinary Clinic
501 S. Henderson Drive, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-2224
Good luck from all of us at
Ag Service, LLC
Keith Miller, D.V.M. • Daniel Weddle, D.V.M.
2401 County Highway P-27, Benton Ph. 641-785-2291
Benton Division
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Jena James
BABY CONTEST
10 a.m. in the Commercial Building Registration at 9 a.m.
1. Parents of baby must be Ringgold county residents or patrons of county school districts (Mount Ayr, Diagonal, Clearfield) for two months prior to the contest. 2. Parents should allow children to act naturally and restrain within reason. 3. Age categories are based on the age of the baby at the time of the contest date. 4. Babies may be entered in as many as three categories. 5. Babies must be 18 months and younger on the date of the contest to be eligible to win. 6. Judges’ decisions will be final. 7. A Gold Dollar will be awarded for each first place winner! A certificate will be presented to all contestants. 8. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. Older children will be judged first. For more information, contact Sarah McAlexander, 641-782-0734. I HAVE READ THE ABOVE RULES AND QUALIFY.
Ringgold County Fair
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Jenna James will have a horticulture project this year. She is the daughter of Kevin and Tammy James of Mount Ayr and a member of the Sunshine Workers 4-H Club.
Dredge Feed Service
Highway 2 and 169 west, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-2843
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Parent or person entering child
Kade Klommhaus
Kade Klommhaus will have a barn board sign home improvement project at the fair. He is the son of Kevin and Shellie Klommhaus of Mount Ayr and a member of the Twin River Tornadoes 4-H Club.
0-5 Months Boy’s Personality Girl’s Personality Long or Short of It -- Prizes for baby with most hair and least hair Dress as your favorite farmer and show what you grow 6-12 Months Boy’s Personality Girl’s Personality Smile and Shine -- Prizes for baby with the most teeth and the least teeth Dress as your favorite farmer and show what you grow 13-18 Months Boy’s Personality Girl’s Personality Most/Least Talkative Dress as your favorite farmer and show what you grow
McDONNELL APPLIANCE
Appliance Sales • Sealy Mattress • Flooring Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-3552
Complete details about the 2013 Ringgold County Fair can be found in the official Fair Book available at the Mount Ayr Record-News office and the Extension office.
Kaitlyn Klommhaus
Kaitlyn Klommhaus is the daughter of Kevin and Shellie Klommhaus of Mount Ayr. She will show her home improvement project at the fair. Kaitlyn is a member of the Twin River Tornadoes 4-H Club.
Kasydi Klommhaus
Kasydi Klommhaus is the daughter of Kevin and Shellie Klommhaus of Mount Ayr. She will show her home improvement project at the fair. Kaitlyn is a member of the Twin River Tornadoes 4-H Club.
Mount Ayr Health Care Center/ Maple Ridge Assisted Living
1500 E. South Street, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-3204
Gerold’s Plumbing & Heating / Offsprings
306 S. Garfield, Mount Ayr • Ph. 641-464-3703
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Lew Knapp
Reas Knapp
Lew Knapp will bring his poultry project to the fair. He is the son of Steve and Tracee Knapp of Redding and a member of the Maloy Shamrocks 4-H Club.
Southwest Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative
Corning • Mount Ayr • Stanton
Reas Knapp is the son of Steve and Tracee Knapp of Redding. He will bring his rabbit project to the fair. Reas is a member of the Maloy Shamrocks 4-H Club.
Tessa Kniep
Jillian Kniep
Jillian Kniep will show her quilt project at this year’s fair. She is the daughter of Clint and Shaun Kniep of Mount Ayr and a member of the Maloy Shamrocks 4-H Club.
Ringgold Exteriors
Complete Remodeling Service Mount Ayr • Ph. 641-464-5300
Abstract & Title Co.
115 S. Fillmore Street, Mount Ayr (west side of the square) Ph. 641-464-2108
Tessa Kniep is the daughter of Clint and Shaun Kniep of Mount Ayr and a member of the Maloy Shamrocks 4-H Club. She will show her terrarium project at this year’s fair.
Cassie Lohman
Josh Lohman
Cassie Lohmann will display her photography project at the fair. She is the daughter of Mike and Rhonda Lohmann of Diagonal and a member of the Twin River Tornadoes 4-H Club.
Josh Lohmann is the son of Mike and Rhonda Lohmann of Diagonal. He is a member of the Twin River Tornadoes 4-H Club and will bring his home improvement project to the fair.
Jerry’s Sinclair/RK Fuels
Diagonal Ph. 641-734-5577 Ph. 641-734-5710
The Mount Ayr Inn
1304 E. South Street, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-3500
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FRIDAY, JUNE 28
• By 4:30 p.m. @ Extension Office Livestock (beef, goats, sheep, swine) Entry Form Horse/Pony/Mule Entry Form Dog Entry Form Pets, Poultry & Rabbits Entry Form Communication Events Entry Form Clothing Event Report Forms ALSO…Iowa State Fair Entry Forms for: live- stock, small animals and horticulture. • 9:30 p.m. -- Outside Movie sponsored by County Council: FREE Teen Movie
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Theme: We’ve Got a G
Thursday, July 11
• 8:00 a.m. -- 4-H/FFA Swine Weigh-In and Stall • 9:30 a.m. -- 4-H/FFA Sheep/Goat Weigh-In and Stall •10:00 a.m. -- All Beef, Horse, Poultry and Rabbit entries stalled or penned • 10:00 a.m. -- Senior Citizens Games at Commercial Build ing • 10:30 a.m. -- 4-H/FFA Beef Weigh-In • 12:00 p.m. -- Communications Presentations - Educational Presentations, Working Exhibits, Share-The-Fun • 1:00 p.m. -- 4-H/FFA Rabbit Show • 2:00 p.m. -- Games for Special Olympians at Commerical Building • 3:00 p.m. -- Water Balloon Fight sponsored by County Council • 4:00 p.m. -- 4-H Dog Show • 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. -- Chili Cook-Off and Salsa Contest sponsored by Crooked Creek 4-H Club • 5:30 p.m. -- Photos of Outstanding Junior, Considered for State Fair and State Fair Exhibitors in the Exhibit Building • 6:00 p.m. -- Ringgold County Fair Cowgirl Queen & Princess Contest
Wednesday, July 10
• 8:00 a.m. -- 4-H Exhibit Building open for club booth set up • 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. -- Open class exhibits set up in Commercial Building
• 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. -- 4-H Exhibit Building project judging; 4-H Challenge Exhibit Entry deadline at 4-H Exhibit Building • 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. -- Dogs, Pets, Poultry and Rabbits Check-In at 4-H Office (animals need not be present) • 6:00 -- 8:00 p.m. -- 4-H Exhibit Building State Fair Selection (only Extension staff, select 4-H & Youth
Committee members, and judges are permitted in the Exhibit Building during this time)
Open Class Sponsors: Aunt Jennies Attic, Edward Jones - Randy Gregg, Off Road Unlimited
• 6:30 p.m. Fair Parade (enter main gate, exit thru north gate) (Line-up 6:15 p.m. at high school) • 7:15 p.m. -- SCICF Grant Presentation • 7:30 p.m. -- Ringgold County Fair Queen &
• 7:00 p.m. -- Mutton Busting (register by 6:30 p.m.)
Cowgirl Queen Contest Sponsors: Mount Ayr Tractor & Machine, Brown Family Show Calves, Southwest Iowa Rural Electric Companies, Sinclair - Diagonal, French Insurance and Real Estate Agency, Schaefer Gravel & Grain, LLC
Mutton Busting Sponsors: Dr. Dennis Hemann - Chiropractor, 3 Bar Farms, Mount Ayr Veterinary Clinic, Lamoni Livestock Auction
• 7:30 p.m. -- Rodeo by Grand River Rodeo
Queen Contest Sponsors: Mount Ayr Record-News, South Central Iowa Realty - Wanda Hosfield, Farm Bureau Financial Services - Julie Davison & Jason Butler, Just Power & Repair, Sur Gro - Diagonal, Eighmy Monument Co., Mount Ayr Inn Bill Riley Talent Search Sponsors: WagonWheel Cafe, Klejch Insurance Agency, Inc., Shafer Insurance Agency, McDonnell Appliance
Queen & Princess Contest) Admission = Adults: $10; Youth 6-12 yrs: $5; Youth under 5: FREE
Princess Contest & Bill Riley Talent Show (in and amongst the Fair
Company
• After rodeo -- Dance sponsored by County Council (grass area east of grooming facility) Individuals: $3, Couples $5
Rodeo Sponsors: Glendenning Motor Co., Kelly Tire & Exhaust, Inc., Pioneer Seed - Randy Bishop, Creston Livestock Market, PCSB Bank, Jamie’s Coffee Mill & Deli, Long Creek Outfitters, Werner Family Angus, Inc., Farmers AllRisk Crop Insurance - Vince Taylor & Jim George, Farmers Cooperative
Admission = Adults: $10; Youth 6-12yrs: $5; Youth under 5: FREE
• Followed by fireworks display put on by the Kellerton Fire Department
Friday, July 12
• 8:00 a.m. -- 4-H/FFA Swine Show
Fireworks Sponsors: Abstract & Title Co., B&M Recycling, Clearview Homes & Clearview Estates, Watson-Armstrong Funeral Homes, U.S. Bank
• 11:00 a.m. -- Klobnak Family Music
Swine Trophies Sponsors: Ringgold County Pork Producers
Supreme Champion Sponsors
Barker Implement • Divine Waste – Tim & C
County Fair
Klobnak Family Music Sponsors: Farmers Insurance - Debra Larson, Sickels Lime and Rock Hauling
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Good Thing Growing
• 12:00 p.m. -- 4-H/FFA Goat Show • 1:00 p.m. -- 4-H/FFA Sheep Show • 1:00 p.m. -- Conference judging of Bucket Calves/Bucket Calves + 1 @ 4-H Office • 1:00 p.m. -- Klobnak Family Music Klobnak Family Music Sponsors: Farmers Insurance - Debra Larson,
Sickels Lime and Rock Hauling
ATV Race Sponsors: B&M Automotive, Robert’s Auto, Inc., Cunning Insurance Co., Inc., Nicholas Foltz, Smith Oil, Sickels Automotive, Inc., Community Meat Processors
Admission = FREE
• 2:00 p.m. -- Pedal Tractor Pull (register at 1:30 p.m.)
• 3:30 p.m. -- 4-H Swine Carcass Viewing @ Community Meat Processors • 8:00 p.m. -- Demolition Derby (drivers’ meeting @ 7:30 p.m.) Admission = Adults: $10; Youth 6-12yrs: $5; Youth under 5: FREE
Demolition Derby Sponsors: Jeff Sickels Dozing, LLC, Stephens Tire & Oil, Ford Seed Sales - Mike Ford, Tyler Insurance Services, Inc., Mount Ayr Health Care/Maple Ridge Assisted Living, Moberg Realty - Jim Routh, Schaefer Excavating, Inc., Subway
Pedal Tractor Pull Sponsors: Reasoner’s Garage, Charlie Brown Auto Ltd., Creston, Just Power & Repair, Steve’s Tractor Repair, G&I Feed & Grain, Ringgold County Farm Bureau
• 3:00 p.m. -- 4-H/FFA Poultry Show • 3:00 p.m. -- Minute to Win It and Other Games sponsored by County Council • 7:00 p.m. -- 4-H/FFA Horse Performance Show • 7:00 p.m. -- IAMO Tractor Pull Admission = Adults: $10; Youth 6-12yrs: $5; Youth under 5: FREE
Tractor Pull Sponsors: C&J Conservation, MaGahuey Construction, Ripperger Auto Repair - Afton, Travis Crop Insurance, Vetter Equipment, Excel Engineering, Great Western Bank, Advanced Ag, LLC, First National Bank - Creston, Longfellow Drilling, Inc., BB Diesel
• 5:00 - 8:00 a.m. Release all 4-H/FFA animals not in the sale; if not taken at this time, it will have to wait until after the completion of the horse show • During Day: Mr. Nick - Balloon Artist and Gary Keenan - Chainsaw artist
Mr. Nick – Balloon Artist Sponsors: Bice Auto, Max E. Smith Electric, Pedersen Law Office, Hilltop Veterinary Clinic, Stull Construction Gary Keenan - Chainsaw Artist Sponsors: Craig Braby Construction, Farm & Home Supply, Inc., Woodlink Ltd., Southwest Builder Supply, Inc., Iowa State Savings Bank
Sunday, July 14
• 6:00 - 9:00 a.m. -- County Council Pancake Breakfast Fund-Raiser • 7:00 a.m. -- Feeder calf entries must be on the Fairgrounds • 8:30 a.m. -- 4-H/FFA Feeder Calf Show (feeder calves released after show) • 9:00 a.m. -- 4-H/FFA Breeding Beef Show • 9:00 a.m. -- Registration for Baby Contest @ Commercial Building • 9:00 a.m. -- 4-H Challenge Recipe Check-In @ 4-H Exhibit Building • 10:00 a.m. -- Baby Contest @ Commercial Building
Baby Contest Sponsors: Off Springs/Gerold’s Plumbing & Heating, SurGro - Diagonal, Rumors Bar & Grill, Sweet Escapes
Saturday, July 13
• 8:00 a.m. -- Archery Shoot
Archery Shoot Sponsors: Diagonal Building Products, Newton Construction, Smithco, Inc., Southwest Iowa Rural Electric Companies, Crain Medical Clinic, Becker Angus
• 9:00 a.m. -- 4-H/FFA Horse Halter Show • 12:00 p.m. -- Mud Run Admission = Adults: $10; Youth 6-12yrs: $5; Youth under 5: FREE
Mud Run Sponsors: Goob’s Repair, Inc., Munyon Plumbing & Heating, Tull Farms, Casey’s General Stores, Winemiller Farms, NAPA, Dredge Feed Services, Inc.
• 10:00 a.m. -- 4-H Challenge Recipe Judging @ 4-H Exhibit Building • 11:30 a.m. -- 4-H Bucket Calf and Bucket Calf +1 Show • 12:00 noon -- Pee Wee Wrangler Show • 1:00 p.m. -- 4-H/FFA Market Beef Show • 1:00 p.m. -- ATV Race Registration • 1:00 p.m. -- Kids & Adults Games @ Commercial Building • 3:00 p.m. -- Open Class Feeder Calf Show • 3:00 p.m. -- ATV Rodeo
• 12:30 p.m. -- Future 4-H’er Pet Show sponsored by County Council • 1:00 p.m. -- Release of all 4-H Exhibit Building exhib- its (must be out by 5:00 p.m.) & any non-sale animal not taken home during the 5:00 - 8:00 a.m. release time • 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. -- Release of Open Class Exhibits from Commerical Building (must be out by 3:00 p.m. • 1:30 p.m. -- Archery Shoot-Off • 2:00 p.m. -- Youth Pie Baking Contest entries due at 4-H Office • 5:00 p.m. -- Sale Supper
Sponsored by the Ringgold County Farm Bureau
• 6:00 p.m. -- 4-H/FFA Livestock Sale Events and Times Subject to Change
s – Co-Sponsoring ALL Events
Connie Newton • Hynek Tree Farm • Hy-Vee
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OPEN CLASS EXHIBITS
1. Entries will be taken from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2013, in the exhibitors building at the Ringgold County Fair. 2. First, second and third place ribbons will be awarded if deemed worthy by judges. All entries are judged on their own merit and will receive a ribbon. Premiums are awarded as follows: Blue, $1; Red, $-.75; White, $.50. Participation ribbons can be awarded. One Best of Class ribbon and an over all Best of Show trophy will be awarded. 3. The building will be open each day of the fair for observing exhibits. 4. Exhibits will be released Sunday July 14, 2013 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. 5. Each person may enter as many items as they wish in each class. 6. Exhibitors may be of any age. All classes will have a junior division (age 9 and under) intermediated division (10-18 years old) and senior division (19 and over). 7. Entry fee will be 50 cents per entry and premiums will be paid at release time. 8. Ringgold County Fair is not restricted to any area. All open class exhibits are open to any individual wishing to compete. 9. Diligence will be used to insure the safety of all exhibits after their arrival and placement, but in no case, will the fair personnel be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur.
Nancy Sackett and Carol Ann Weeda, Superintendents Rules & Regulations for Open Class Exhibits
Maddie Lohmann
Maddie Lohmann will display her art and flower project at the fair. She is the daughter of Mike and Rhonda Lohmann of Diagonal and a member of the Twin River Tornadoes 4-H Club.
Diagonal Building Products
309 Broadway Street, Diagonal Ph. 641-734-5411
Tony Lohmann
Items listed below each section are examples of possible exhibits. Exhibits are not limited to these examples.
SECTION 1 - CREATIVE ARTS
Tony Lohmann is the son of Mike and Rhonda Lohmann of Diagonal. He will display his art project at the fair. Tony is a member of the Twin River Tornadoes 4-H Club. Ceramics Water Color Charcoal or Pencil China Painting Original Design Oil Paintings Pen and Ink Acrylic Tole Painting
Glass Etching
Shafer Insurance Agency
100 E. Madison, Mount Ayr 641-464-2756
SECTION 2 - KIT & KABOODLE
Christmas Decorations Rubber Stamping Stenciling
From a kit or pattern
Stuffed Animals, Dolls, Bears Bead Work Calligraphy
Paige Lynch
Craven & Levi Martin
Paige Lynch will have a beef project this year. She is the daughter of Jason and Tara Lynch of Maloy and a member of the Maloy Shamrocks 4-H Club.
Craven and Levi Martin are the sons of Lee and Heather Martin. They will have a cow-calf project this year. They are members of the Junior Farmers 4-H Club.
Good luck from all of us at
Ag Service, LLC
2401 County Highway P-27, Benton Ph. 641-785-2291
Benton Division
Hoover Angus Farms
www.hooverangus.com Ph. 641-772-4439 or 641-772-4479
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Crewel Garment Needlepoint Counted Cross Stitch Fabric Toy Hardanger Embroidered Flatwork Tea Towels Embroidered Pillowcases Plastic Canvas Kitchen Accessories
SECTION 3 - NEEDLEWORK
Caroline McAlexander
Knitting Crocheted Afghan Decorative Pillow Bathroom Accessory Kitchen Crafts
SECTION 4 - HOUSING
Small Household Accessory Basket Crocheted or Knitted Pillow Embroidered Pillow Rug Latch Hook
Breads Cakes (no mixes) Rolls-cinnamon/dinner Pie- 8 preferred Cookies/Bars-6 per plate Candy Ethnic Food (Scottish, Bohemian, Irish, etc) Miscellaneous Yeast Quick/Easy (mixes/prepared food products used in alternative ways) Decorated Cakes (can be mix or Styrofoam form) Decorated Cookies Decorated Cupcakes All food items are to be in clear plastic bags on sturdy disposable plates. No mixes may be used, except in Quick/Easy. A portion of food will be displayed and remaining sold after judging. Prizes and yeast will be awarded courtesy of Red Star Yeast.
SECTION 5 - BAKING
Caroline McAlexander will show her swine project. She is the daughter of Tim and Sarah McAlexander of Beaconsfield and a member of the Tingley Toppers 4-H Club.
Hoover Angus Farms
www.hooverangus.com Ph. 641-772-4439 or 641-772-4479
Jacob McCreary
Fruits Vegetables Relish Jams Jellies Miscellaneous Canning must be in standard ½ pint, pint, or quart jars. No packer or mayo jars. Jars must be sealed. (No artificial coloring.)
SECTION 6 - CANNING
Fruits Vegetables Five specimens of each, placed on a sturdy, disposable plate in a plastic bag. Exhibits will be judged in classes of like items. Exhibits must be grown by exhibitor.
SECTION 7 - FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Jacob McCreary will show his Gelbvieh cow-calf pair at the fair. He is the son of Ed and Tina McCreary of Mount Ayr and a member of the Junior Farmers 4-H Club.
Fresh Flower-Single grown by exhibitor and exhibited in a suitable clear glass container. Fresh Flower Arrangement Live Plants
SECTION 8 - FLOWERS AND PLANTS
Smith Oil Co.
Highways 2 and 169, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-2295
Jed McCreary
Jessica McCreary
Jed McCreary is the son of Ed and Tina McCreary of Mount Ayr. He is a member of the Junior Farmers 4-H Club and will bring his purebred Gelbvieh heifer to the fair.
Jessica McCreary has a Gelbvieh cow-calf pair to show at this year’s fair. She is the daughter of Ed and Tina McCreary of Mount Ayr and a member of the Junior Farmers 4-H Club.
Rumors Bar and Grill
306 W. South Street, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-0777
Roberts Auto Inc.
2301 U.S. Highway 169 • Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-2971
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Silk Arrangements Dried Flowers
Cole Mobley
Carving
SECTION 9 - CRAFTSMANSHIP NEW CONSTRUCTION
Woodworking
Welding
Furniture
SECTION 10 - RESTORATION
Trunks
Photographs
Cole Mobley, a member of the Maloy Shamrocks, will show his breeding heifer project at this year’s fair. Cole is the son of Wyatt and Josie Mobley of Diagonal.
Stephens Tire and Oil
Highway 2, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-2368
Quilts Books & Legal Documents Hand Work (doilies, pillowcases, tatting) Furniture/Household Items Genealogical Research Materials Garments Miscellaneous Artifacts and heirloom displays are limited to items that have historical or genealogical significance. The genealogy class is not meant to be an antique display.
SECTION 11 - GENEALOGY AND HISTORY
Emma Mobley
Hand Quilted Machine Quilted Appliqued
SECTION 12 - QUILT CLASS
Tied Baby Quilt Wall Hanging
SECTION 13 - PHOTOGRAPHY
Colored Picture Amateur or Professional Computer Enhanced All photos need to have a wire or hook for hanging. Small photographs may be placed in zip-lock bags and corner punched for hanging. Please protect your photos with plastic if not in a frame with glass.
Emma Mobley, daughter of Greg and Amy Mobley of Maloy, will have a horse project this year. She is a member of the Maloy Shamrocks 4-H Club.
Black & White
Knitting Handbags
SECTION 14 - CREATIVE SEWING
Machine Applique Clothing
Cunning Insurance Co Inc
111 S. Fillmore Street, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-8017
SECTION 15 - TRASH TO TREASURE SECTION 16 - SCRAPBOOKING SECTION 17 - JEWELRY
Gracie Mobley
Maddie Mobley
Gracie Mobley is a member of the Maloy Shamrocks 4-H Club and will bring her goat project to the fair. She is the daughter of Greg and Amy Mobley of Maloy.
Maddie Mobley has a goat project for this year’s fair. She is the daughter Greg and Amy Mobley of Maloy and a member of the Maloy Shamrocks 4-H Club.
James L. Pedersen, P.C.
201 E. Monroe, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-2205
James L. Pedersen, P.C.
201 E. Monroe, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-2205
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Kerrigan Mobley
Stephens Tire and Oil
Highway 2, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-2368
Kerrigan Mobley will have a sewing project for this year’s fair. She is the daughter of Wyatt and Josie Mobley of Diagonal and a member of the Maloy Shamrocks 4-H Club.
Emily Newton
205 West South Street, Mount Ayr • Ph. 641-464-2606
Jason Butler, Career Agent
Farm Bureau Financial Services
Emily Newton of Diagonal will display her a tulle wreath project at the fair. She is the daughter of Steve and Terri Newton and a member of the Twin River Tornadoes 4-H Club.
Brynn Nickle
Ethan Newton
Ethan Newton, son of Steve and Terri Newton of Diagonal, will show his horsedrawn ploy project at the fair this year. He is a member of the Twin River Tornadoes 4-H Club. Brynn Nickle will show her Chianina breeding heifer at this year’s fair. She is the daughter of Nathan and Stasia Nickle of Clearfield and a member of the Junior Farmers 4-H Club.
Diagonal Building Products
309 Broadway Street, Diagonal Ph. 641-734-5411
Moberg Iowa Realty
311 N. Cherry Street, Creston Ph. 641-782-8438 • 888-782-8438 www.mobergiarealty.com
Allison Norris
Blake Rychnovsky
Allison Norris is the daughter of Jim and Lori Norris of Diagonal. She will bring her photography and woodworking projects to this year’s fair. Allison is a member of the Twin River Tornadoes 4-H Club.
Blake Rychnovsky, son of Mark and Tammy Rychnovsky of Diagonal, will show his wild turkeys at this year’s fair. Blake is a member of the Crooked Creek 4-H Club.
Southwest Builder Supply, Inc.
204 S. Fillmore Street, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-2500
Glendenning Motor Co.
1100 E. South Street, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-3241
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Loryn Schaefer
Ringgold County Fair Mud Run
Vehicle Classes • All other rules same as mini-trucks. STOCK MINI-TRUCKS • For all stock 4 or 6 cylinder mini-trucks or MODIFIED jeeps. • Aluminum intakes allowed. • No aftermarket aluminum intakes. • Open headers allowed. • Must have same make engine as vehicle. • Must have 36” and down DOT approved uncut • Single carburetor or factory fuel injection. tires. • Gasoline or diesel fuel only. • All other rules same as mini-trucks. • No alcohol or nitrous oxide. OPEN • Stock wheel base. • Any body, suspension, or engine modifications • Must have full factory body (except pickups allowed. with flatbeds). • Any size or type of tire allowed. • Headers allowed but MUST have street-legal • No nitrous oxide allowed. exhaust. POWDER PUFF • Must use factory suspension (lift kits only). • Driver must be a female. • Must use DOT approve 33” and down uncut • Any street stock mini or full size truck, or tires. • Must use factory transfer case and 4-wheel drive modified pickup allowed. THIS CLASS WILL DEPEND UPON must work. THE NUMBER OF ENTRANTS AND THE STOCK FULL SIZE TRUCKS AMOUNT OF TIME WE HAVE. • For all stock 6, 8, and 10-cylinder pickups, mini-trucks and Jeeps.
Sunday, July 14, 2013 -- 12 p.m.
Loryn Schaefer will have a visual arts project this year. She is the daughter of Bill and Suzi Schaefer of Mount Ayr and a member of the Maloy Shamrocks 4-H Club.
Schaefer Gravel and Grain
Mike Schaefer Maloy • Ph. 641-785-2343
John Berger • 515-297-0450 Damion Bogan • 641-344-3692
For More Information contact:
Natalie Schaefer
Samantha Schaefer
Trackhoe • Backhoe • Skid Loader • Dozer • Trencher Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-2419 • Cell 641-344-6873
Schaefer Excavating, Inc.
Natalie Schaefer, daughter of Bill and Suzi Schaefer of Mount Ayr, will show her visual arts project this year. She is a member of the Clover Kids 4-H Club.
Samantha Schaefer is the daughter of Bill and Suzi Schaefer of Mount Ayr. She will show her swine project at the fair. Samantha is a member of the Maloy Shamrocks 4-H Club.
Derald’s Garage
Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-3367
Bryce Shaha
Anna Shervheim
Bryce Shaha is a member of the Junior Farmers 4-H Club and will bring a market beef project to the fair. Bryce is the son of Travis and Judi Shaha of Mount Ayr.
Anna Shervheim will have a photography project for this year’s fair. She is the daughter of Jan and Melinda Shervheim and a member of the Sunshine Workers 4-H Club.
Klejch Insurance & Real Estate
120 S. Taylor, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-2931
Kelly Tire and Exhaust
Highway 169, Redding Ph. 641-767-5359
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Nathan Shervheim
Zane Sickels
Nathan Shervheim is the son of Jan and Melinda Shervheim of Redding. Nathan is a member of the Sunshine Workers 4-H Club and will bring his consumer science project to the fair.
Zane Sickels will show his market beef project at the fair. He is the son of Jeff and Amy Sickes of Mount Ayr. Zane is a member of the Crooked Creek 4-H Club.
Eighmy Monument Company
404 S. Lincoln, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-3110
Jeff Sickels Dozing, LLC
Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-2453
Elizabeth Sobotka
Erin Sobotka
Elizabeth Sobotka, a member of the Tingley Toppers 4-H Club, will have a breeding beef and a woodworking project this year. She is the daughter of Bob and Jacque Sobotka of Mount Ayr.
Watson-Armstrong Funeral Homes
Mount Ayr • Clearfield • Diagonal Ph. 641-464-3413
Erin Sobotka will have a home improvement project this year. She is the daughter of Doug and Darla Sobotka of Diagonal and a member of the Twin River Tornadoes 4-H Club.
1587 160th Avenue, Diagonal Ph. 641-734-5800
Katie Sobotka
Hallee Stewart
Katie Sobotka, daughter of Doug and Darla Sobotka of Diagonal, will show a home immprovement projectat this year’s fair. She is a member of the Twin River Tornadoes 4-H Club.
Hallee Stewart has a baking project for this year’s fair. She is the daughter of Russell and Jackie Stewart of Mount Ayr and a member of the Maloy Shamrocks 4-H Club.
Hy-Vee
“Why shop anywhere else?”
Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-2121
1587 160th Avenue, Diagonal Ph. 641-734-5800
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Madalynn Stewart
Samantha Stewart
Madalynn Stewart is the daughter of Kevin Stewart of Maloy and Julie Stewart of Mount Ayr and a member of the Maloy Shamrocks 4-H Club. Madalynn will have a visual arts project for the fair.
Samantha Stewart will bring Chief, her horse project, to this year’s fair. She is the daughter of Kevin Stewart of Maloy and Julie Stewart of Mount Ayr. Samantha is a member of the Maloy Shamrocks 4-H Club.
Trent Stewart
Bailey Taylor
Trent Stewart is the son of Russell and Jackie Stewart of Mount Ayr and a member of the Maloy Shamrocks 4-H Club. He has a bucket +1 heifer project for the fair.
Bailey Taylor will bring home improvement and cooking projects to this year’s fair. She is the daughter of Jim and Lisa Taylor of Diagonal and a member of the Twin River Tornadoes 4-H Club.
110 W. Madison, Mount Ayr • Ph. 641-464-3294
100 E. South Street, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-3888
Megan Warin
Ashton Werner
Megan Warin will show her Simmental heifer at this year’s fair. She is the daughter of Joe and Donna Warin of Maloy and a member of the Junior Farmers 4-H Club.
Mount Ayr Record-News
P.O. Box 346 • 122 W. Madison, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-2440 • www.mountayrnews.com
Ashton Werner, daughter of Clint Werner and Austin and Courtney Adams, will have a bucket calf project this year. She is a member of the Twin River Tornadoes 4-H Club.
Weekly Newspaper • Commercial Printing
Werner Family Angus
Diagonal • Ph. 641-464-3693 www.wernerfamilyangus.com
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Olivia West
Jim Smith Auctioneering
Jim Smith • 641-783-2687 Curt Pierschbacher • 641-783-2230 Clerks: Mary Ann Smith and Beverly McGinnis
Olivia West will show her embroidery project this year. She is the daughter of Mathew and PJ West of Kellerton and a member of the Ringgold Rockets 4-H Club.
Hayley Whittington
Hope Whittington
Hayley Whittington has a sheep project for this year’s fair. She is the daughter of Clint and Aleha Whittington of Diagonal and a member of the Twin River Tornadoes 4-H Club.
Newton Construction
Steve Newton Diagonal Ph. 641-734-5782
Podium Ink
Hope Whittington is the daughter of Clint and Aleha Whittington of Diagonal. Hope will bring her sheep project to the fair. She is a member of the Twin River Tornadoes 4-H Club.
105 E. Adams, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-0762
The advertisers in this issue invite you to come to the Ringgold County Fair and follow the progress of these 4-H members and all the other members for whom pictures were not received. The support of the Ringgold County community for the annual fair is legendary and we invite you to help make the tradition to continue.
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Seven girls in running for county fair queen title
even local young women will be running for the title of 2013 Ringgold County Fair Queen. The ceremony is set for Wednesday, July 10 at the Ringgold County Fairgrounds at 7:30 p.m. The queen and princess contests will be held along with a Bill Riley Talent Search show that night. Last year’s queen Megan Doubleday will be at the event to crown the new queen. Duties of the fair queen include assisting with a number of county fair events as well as competing in the Iowa state fair queen contest in August as the Ringgold county representative. The queen is also responsible for organizing the queen and princess contest for the
S
Erin Dolecheck
year following her reign. Queen candidates include: Erin Dolecheck, daughter of Allan and Naomi
Jenna James
Dolecheck of Kellerton. She is sponsored by Ringgold County Soil and Water Conservation District. Her escort will be Tyler Triggs, son of
Madison Hosfield
Kevin and Kathy Triggs of Mount Ayr. Jena James, daughter of Kevin and Tammy James of Mount Ayr. She is sponsored by Still in Style. Her escort will be Zane Sickels, son of Jeff and Amy Sickels of Mount Ayr. Madison Hosfield, the daughter of Randy and Stephanie Hosfield of Mount Ayr. She is sponsored by South Central Iowa Realty. Her escort will be Jake Still, son of Ronch and Katie Still of Mount Ayr. Jessie Ricker, daughter of Brent and Martha Ricker of Mount Ayr. She is sponsored by Ricker Air Conditioning, Heating and Plumbing. Her escort will be Shane Swank, son of Mike and Melinda Swank of Benton. April Shields, daughter of Dave and Kim Shields of Mount Ayr. She is sponsored by the Farmers Cooperative Company. Her escort will be Hagan Willis, son of Craig and Brenda Willis of Diago-
Jesse Ricker
April Shields
Jazmine Spurrier
nal. Jazmine Spurrier, daughter of Clint and Kris Spurrier of Mount Ayr. She is sponsored by Jamie’s Coffee Mill and Deli. Her escort will be Logan Arends, the son of Shannon and Diana Arends of Mount Ayr and Chris Borer.
Taylor Still
Taylor Still, daughter of Doug and Gina Still of Mount Ayr. She is sponsored by Jamie’s Coffee Mill and Deli, Jamie Miller. Her escort will be Mitchell Andrews, the son of Allen and Robin Andrews.
Grant Anderson will show how to rig a fishing pole to catch bass. He is the son of Clint and Paula Anderson of Sun Valley Lake and a member of the Tingley Toppers 4-H Club.
Grant Anderson
The Outpost
Sun Valley Lake entrance 2 miles east of Ellston, Iowa on J-20 Ph. 641-772-4515 • 641-340-1289
GOOD LUCK to all exhibitors, contestants and participants in the 2013 Ringgold County Fair!
Abigail Barnes
Dalton Barnes
Abigail Barnes is the daughter of Travis and Tessa Barnes of Lamoni. She is a member of the Ringgold Rockets 4-H Club and will bring her black crossbred steer Maximus to the fair.
Dalton Barnes will bring his red Angus heifer Ginger to the fair. He is the son of Travis and Tessa Barnes of Lamoni and a member of the Ringgold Rockets 4-H Club.
Community Meat Processors
403 S. Cass, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-2600
Bankers Life and Casualty
Jan Cannon, Agent 406 1/2 W. Monroe, Mount Ayr Ph. 1-800-747-2988 or 641-464-2807
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Twelth annual county cowgirl queen, junior queen contest set
girl Queen and Junior Queen Contest will once again be held on Thursday, July 11, at 6 p.m. The contest will end with the crowing of the Cowgirl Queen and Junior Queen before the rodeo, which starts at 7:30 p.m. All contestants will ride in the Grand Entry of the rodeo and the queens will be crowned by the 2012 Ringgold County Cowgirl Queen Alexandra Eischeid. The contest will begin at approximately 6 p.m. in the grandstand with the public invited to attend. Contestants will be given an impromptu question, will dress in a
Cassidy Becker
The Ringgold County Cow-
western outfit and complete the western pleasure riding pattern and the rodeo queen salute. Contestants will be expected to follow AQHA rules and regulations. The contest is open to residents of Ringgold, Decatur and Taylor counties or members of the Ringgold County Saddle Club. Junior Queen contestants must be between the ages of 10 and 15 years of age by January 1, 2013. Senior Queen contestants must be between the ages of 16 and 26 years of age by January 1, 2013. Applications are available from the Ringgold county extension office. A completed application and waiver
need to be returned to the Ringgold County Extension Office by 12 noon on Friday, July 5. This event is sponsored by the Ringgold County Fair Board. For more information, contact Holly Howell at 641-344-1400. Winners are eligible and encouraged to participate in the Iowa State Fair Senior and Junior Cowgirl queen contests. The winners will fill out state fair applications after the contest on July 11. Rules and regulations for the state contest can be found on the state fair website in the horse and pony premium book at http://www.iowastatefair.org.
Cassidy Becker, a member of the Twin River Tornadoes 4-H Club, will bring her breeding beef project to the fair. She is the daughter of Joe and Susan Becker of Diagonal.
Sur-Gro Plant Food Co.
200 E. First Street, Diagonal Ph. 641-734-5315
Andrew Belzer
Laurie Ann Belzer
Andrew Belzer will show his purebred Gelbvieh heifer this year. He is the son of Nial and Barbie Belzer of Mount Ayr. Andrew is a member of Junior Farmers 4-H Club.
504 N. Cleveland Street Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-3226 www.rchmtayr.org
Laurie Ann Belzer will bring her calf to compete in the Pee Wee Wrangler class at the fair. She is a member of the Clover Kids 4-H Club and the daughter of Nial and Barbie Belzer of Mount Ayr.
Wm. H. French Agency
Insurance and Real Estate 100 S. Taylor Street, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-3212
Kayla Bentley
Kennedy BrokawMcAlexander
Kayla Bentley will have exhibits in the cooking, welding and photography classes at the fair. She is the daughter of Jim and Laura Bentley of Diagonal and a member of the Twin River Tornadoes 4-H Club. Kennedy Brokaw-McAlexander of Diagonal is the daughter of Jeff and Tara McAlexander and Shelly Brokaw. She is a member of the Twin River Tornadoes 4-H Club and will bring two pigs and her home improvement project to the fair.
Just Power and Repair
208 Broadway Street, Diagonal Ph. 641-734-5700
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Nine girls to take part in county fair princess contest
Nine girls from Ringgold
county will be running for the title of 2013 Ringgold County Fair Princess at the contest Wednesday, July 10. The princess will be crowned at 7:30 p.m. The fair princess will get to participate in various parades in the county and assist the queen in handing out ribbons during fair events. Princess candidates include: Allison Jo Anderson, daughter of Tracy and Brandy Anderson of Mount Ayr. She is sponsored by Casey’s General Stores. Her escort will be Brock Shaha, son of Travis and Judi Shaha. Lauren Lea Burton, daughter of Tim and Mel Burton. She is sponsored by Stalker Chevrolet. Her escort will be Matt Larson, son of Will and Bonnie Larson.
Allison Jo Anderson
Abby Eaton, daughter of Chris and Patty Eaton of Mount Ayr. She is sponsored by Taylor Fiberglass Burial Vault Co., Jack and Dixie Taylor. Her escort will be Birk Willis, son of Craig and Brenda Willis. Aubrianna Nicole Greenland, daughter of Ger-
Lauren Lea Burton
ry and Brenda Greenland of Tingley. She is sponsored by NAPA Auto Parts. Her escort will be Dylan Swank, son of Matt and Kris Swank. Payton Gregg, daughter of Mark and Radonda Gregg and Jessica Gregg. She is sponsored by G&I Feed and Grain. Her escort will be
Abby Eaton
Trey Fooken, son of Brian and Amber Fooken. Micayla Don Henson, daughter of Adam and Ronnel Schlapia and Tyler and Rebecca Henson. She is sponsored by Graham Polled Herefords, Dick Graham. Her escort will be Tucker John Knox, son of Michael and Bethany Knox. Breya Nickle, daughter of Nathan and Stasia Nickle of Clearfield. She is sponsored by Moberg Iowa Realty, Nathan Nickle Realtor. Her escort will be Drew Ehlen, son of Eric and Jill Ehlen. Jordyn Overholser, daughter of Jeffrey and Brandi Overholser. She is sponsored by Dari Sweet. Her escort will be Tucker Darrah, son of John and Lesa Darrah. Lauren Triggs, daughter of Lucan and Jessica Triggs of Mount Ayr. She is sponsored by Rotert Plumbing and Electric. Her escort will be Riley Stark, son of Rick and Stacy Stark.
Aubrianna Nicole Greenland
Payton Gregg
Jabe Burton
Micayla Don Henson
Breya Nickle
Jabe Burton of Mount Ayr is bringing his breeding beef project to the fair. He is the grandson of Jim Routh and Sharon England and is a member of the Ringgold Rockets 4-H Club.
Jordyn Overholser
Lauren Triggs
Holmes Cattle Company
1424 220th Street, Benton IA 50835 Ph. 641-785-2315 • Cell. 641-340-3419
Laura Davison Hannah Glendenning Maddie Mobley Johnathan Triggs
County Council Members
Caitlin Giles Connor Giles Madison Hosfield Jena James Brook Rychnovsky Taylor Still Logan Wimer Hannah Fletchall
Shane Comer
Shane Comer of Tingley has a poutlry project for this year’s fair. He is the son of Sheldon and Brenda Comer of Tingley and a member of the Tingley Toppers 4-H Club.
Samantha Crawford
Hwy 2 and 169 Mount Ayr 641-464-2715
Dari Sweet
Moberg Iowa Realty
311 N. Cherry Street, Creston Ph. 641-782-8438 • 888-782-8438 www.mobergiarealty.com
Samantha Crawford will have a string art project this year. She is the daughter of Harold and Melynda Crawford and a member of the Ringgold Rockets 4-H Club.
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Chairperson: Dr. Keith Miller Vice-Chair: Doug Campbell Secretary: Amanda Waske Treasurer: Kisha Martin
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Ringgold County Fair Board Members
Dan Barber Joe Becker John Berger
Board of Directors: Jeff McAlexander Jim Novak Sarah McAlexander Kevin Triggs Ed McCreary Damion Bogan Lee Martin Associate Members: Andy Clark Rebecca Henson John Darrah Mike Wimer Brenda Comer
Ringgold County 4-H Clubs & Leaders
Crooked Creek: Cindy Schlapia and Karie Wasteney Junior Farmers: Tracy & Scott Giles, Jules & Matt Daughton Ringgold Rockets: Tessa Barnes and Marcy Gregg Maloy Shamrocks: Suzi Schaefer and Julie Davison Sunshine Workers: Bobbi Bainum and Melinda Shervheim Tingley Toppers: Erika Wilmes, Darren Martin and Sarah McAlexander Twin River Tornadoes: Darla Sobotka
Amber Davison
Amber Davison, daughter of Robert and Julie Davison of Maloy, will show a garden frog visual arts project at the fair.. She is a member of the Maloy Shamrocks 4-H Club.
205 West South Street, Mount Ayr • Ph. 641-464-2606
Julie Davison, Career Agent
Farm Bureau Financial Services
Suzi Catanzareti Allan Dolecheck
4-H & Youth Committee Members
Andy Clark Beth Christner Elisha Doubleday Amy Whittington Tiffany Wimer Youth Representative: Taylen Abarr
Ringgold County Extension Staff
Program Coordinator: Judy Hensley County Youth Coordinator/Office Manager: Dawn Dugan
Chairperson: Chris Eaton Vice-Chair: Judi Shaha Secretary: Amy Whittington Treasurer: John Thorpe Other Members Bradley Bentley, Scott Giles, Debbie Klommhaus, Carol Ann McCreary, Kurt Wallace
Ringgold County Extension Council
Laura Davison
Laura Davison will bring her daylily horticulture project to the fair. She is the daughter of Robert and Julie Davison of Maloy and a member of the Maloy Shamrocks 4-H Club.
FFA Advisor
Suzi Catanzareti
Craig Braby Construction
Maloy Ph. 641-785-2244
Colton Dredge
Haylea England
Colton Dredge is the son of Clint and Allison Dredge of Mount Ayr. He is a member of the Clover Kids 4-H Club and is listed as bringing a photography and a woodworking project to this year’s fair.
Haylea England will bring her beef project to the fair. She is the daughter of Todd and Julie England of Mount Ayr and is a member of the Junior Farmers 4-H Club.
Dredge Performance & Repair
2485 240th Street • Mount Ayr Ph. 641-344-7464
Munyon Plumbing and Heating
503 Decatur, Kellerton Ph. 641-783-2262
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Hannah Fletchall
Hannah Fletchall will show a breeding and market goat at the fair. She is the daughter of Jeff and Becky Fletchall of Mount Ayr and a member of the Junior Farmers 4-H Club.
at the Ringgold County Fair!
403 E. South Street Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-3821
Vetter Equipment Co.
1703 W. South Street (Hwys. 2 and 169 west), Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-3268
Haylee Fletchall
Hope Fletchall
Haylee Fletchall is the daughter of Jeff and Becky Fletchall of Mount Ayr. She is a member of the Junior Farmers 4-H Club and will bring her market and breeding meat goat project to the fair.
Mount Ayr Veterinary Clinic
Max A. Mekus, DVM
607 S. Henderson Street, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-2202
G & I Feed & Grain
Ronnie Gregg, Owner
304 N. Polk, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-2828
Hope Fletchall will bring her market and breeding meat goat project to the fair. She is the daughter of Jeff and Becky Fletchall of Mount Ayr and a member of the Junior Farmers 4-H Club.
Caitlin Giles
Connor Giles
408 South Sumner, Creston Ph. 641-782-2317
Connor Giles has a goat project for this year’s fair. He is the son of Scott and Tracy Giles of Mount Ayr and a member of the Junior Farmers 4-H Club.
Caitlin Giles is the daughter of Scott and Tracy Giles of Mount Ayr. She is a member of the Junior Farmers 4-H Club and will bring a goat project to the fair.
Farm & Home
Tyler Insurance Services
113 S. Fillmore, Mount Ayr • Ph. 641-464-3214
116 N. Taylor, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-3991
Phillip J. Tyler, CIC, CPIA Agents: Lois Ibbotson, CISR and Pam Still
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4-H Objectives for the Ringgold County Fair
• To provide a setting that encourages 4-H/FFA members to further demonstrate, learn and apply practical and university researched methods of production, management and/or marketing of their 4-H/FFA accomplishments. • To assist in the continuing life skill development of 4-H/FFA members in the areas of self concept, communication, decision making, learning how to learn, coping with change, citizenship and leadership. • To provide an opportunity for 4-H/FFA youth to measure their progress and skills against individual goals and accepted standards. • To provide an opportunity for 4-H/FFA youth to participate in a variety of program opportunities beyond the county level. • To provide an opportunity for 4-H/FFA members to gain personal satisfaction, meet new people, share ideas and learn to work cooperatively with others. • To create an updated, comprehensive image of Iowa’s 4-H Youth Development program to the Fair public. • To provide a showcase for accomplishments of 4-H/FFA youth. • To stimulate interest and learn new ideas from the variety of 4-H/FFA projects and experiences available. In compliance with Chapter 104A of the American Disabilities Act: • Handicap Parking—handicap parking shall be available, all of which shall be located as closely as possible to the area of fair activities. • Motorized Wheelchairs—all motorized wheelchairs will be accepted and permitted on the fairgrounds. • Request for Assistance—upon request for assistance by a disabled person to enter upon, go to and from the grandstand or other place of activity, if reasonably possible, authorized personnel will assist. • The Ringgold County Fair Board’s Intent for a “No Accident” Fair: • Adequate Police and Fire protection has been arranged for the duration of the fair. Cooperation by fair patrons with these staff persons in requested. • While the greatest possible care will be executed by the management to protect patrons of the Ringgold County Fair, each individual will be held personally responsible for his/her actions, and the Ringgold County Fair Board will not be accountable for any injury. • The Ringgold County Fair Board assumes no liability for loss or damage to any property of the concessionaire, exhibitor or patron, due to theft, fire, tornado, weather conditions or other causes. • There will be absolutely NO SMOKING IN ANY OF THE FAIRGROUND BUILDINGS. • There will be absolutely NO SMOKING AT ALL ENTERTAINMENT AND PUBLIC EVENTS. • The Ringgold County Fairgrounds shall not solicit or accept any tobaccorelated sponsorship or advertising. Distribution of tobacco products, promotional items, and free samples of products identified with a tobacco company will also be prohibited. This policy extends to any entity that leases, rents or otherwise holds events on the property. • Possession or use of drugs, tobacco or alcohol (for human or animal consumption), or creating a disturbance will be grounds for dismissal from the Ringgold County Fair. (Exhibitors caught with the above will be asked to leave the grounds with all their projects and will forfeit all premiums and ribbons/awards.)
FOR 4-H/FFA YOUTH:
FOR PUBLIC:
Rachel Gregg
Rachel Gregg, a member of the Ringgold Rockets 4-H Club, will show an old end table she has reburbished. She is the daughter of Randy and Marcy Gregg and Ruth Gregg of Mount Ayr.
Edward Jones
2332 State Highway 2, Mount Ayr • Ph. 641-464-2062
Ringgold County Fair Public Notices:
Randy Gregg • Investment Representative
Madison Hosfield
Madison Hosfield will show her visual arts project at the fair. She is the daughter of Randy and Stephanie Hosfield of Mount Ayr and a member of the Crooked Creek 4-H Club.
Mount Ayr Tractor & Machine
1107 W. South Street (Hwys. 2 & 169 west), Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-2400
Jay and Pat Meester
Hannah Jackson
Wyatt Jackson
Hannah Jackson is the daughter of Kevin and Melanie Jackson of Benton. She is a member of the Maloy Shamrocks 4-H Club and will show her registered red Angus breeding beef at the fair.
Wyatt Jackson brings his swine project to the fair this year. He is the son of Kevin and Melanie Jackson of Benton and a member of the Maloy Shamrocks 4-H Club.
Hilltop Veterinary Clinic
501 S. Henderson Drive, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-2224
Good luck from all of us at
Ag Service, LLC
Keith Miller, D.V.M. • Daniel Weddle, D.V.M.
2401 County Highway P-27, Benton Ph. 641-785-2291
Benton Division
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Jena James
BABY CONTEST
10 a.m. in the Commercial Building Registration at 9 a.m.
1. Parents of baby must be Ringgold county residents or patrons of county school districts (Mount Ayr, Diagonal, Clearfield) for two months prior to the contest. 2. Parents should allow children to act naturally and restrain within reason. 3. Age categories are based on the age of the baby at the time of the contest date. 4. Babies may be entered in as many as three categories. 5. Babies must be 18 months and younger on the date of the contest to be eligible to win. 6. Judges’ decisions will be final. 7. A Gold Dollar will be awarded for each first place winner! A certificate will be presented to all contestants. 8. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. Older children will be judged first. For more information, contact Sarah McAlexander, 641-782-0734. I HAVE READ THE ABOVE RULES AND QUALIFY.
Ringgold County Fair
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Jenna James will have a horticulture project this year. She is the daughter of Kevin and Tammy James of Mount Ayr and a member of the Sunshine Workers 4-H Club.
Dredge Feed Service
Highway 2 and 169 west, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-2843
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Parent or person entering child
Kade Klommhaus
Kade Klommhaus will have a barn board sign home improvement project at the fair. He is the son of Kevin and Shellie Klommhaus of Mount Ayr and a member of the Twin River Tornadoes 4-H Club.
0-5 Months Boy’s Personality Girl’s Personality Long or Short of It -- Prizes for baby with most hair and least hair Dress as your favorite farmer and show what you grow 6-12 Months Boy’s Personality Girl’s Personality Smile and Shine -- Prizes for baby with the most teeth and the least teeth Dress as your favorite farmer and show what you grow 13-18 Months Boy’s Personality Girl’s Personality Most/Least Talkative Dress as your favorite farmer and show what you grow
McDONNELL APPLIANCE
Appliance Sales • Sealy Mattress • Flooring Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-3552
Complete details about the 2013 Ringgold County Fair can be found in the official Fair Book available at the Mount Ayr Record-News office and the Extension office.
Kaitlyn Klommhaus
Kaitlyn Klommhaus is the daughter of Kevin and Shellie Klommhaus of Mount Ayr. She will show her home improvement project at the fair. Kaitlyn is a member of the Twin River Tornadoes 4-H Club.
Kasydi Klommhaus
Kasydi Klommhaus is the daughter of Kevin and Shellie Klommhaus of Mount Ayr. She will show her home improvement project at the fair. Kaitlyn is a member of the Twin River Tornadoes 4-H Club.
Mount Ayr Health Care Center/ Maple Ridge Assisted Living
1500 E. South Street, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-3204
Gerold’s Plumbing & Heating / Offsprings
306 S. Garfield, Mount Ayr • Ph. 641-464-3703
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Lew Knapp
Reas Knapp
Lew Knapp will bring his poultry project to the fair. He is the son of Steve and Tracee Knapp of Redding and a member of the Maloy Shamrocks 4-H Club.
Southwest Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative
Corning • Mount Ayr • Stanton
Reas Knapp is the son of Steve and Tracee Knapp of Redding. He will bring his rabbit project to the fair. Reas is a member of the Maloy Shamrocks 4-H Club.
Tessa Kniep
Jillian Kniep
Jillian Kniep will show her quilt project at this year’s fair. She is the daughter of Clint and Shaun Kniep of Mount Ayr and a member of the Maloy Shamrocks 4-H Club.
Ringgold Exteriors
Complete Remodeling Service Mount Ayr • Ph. 641-464-5300
Abstract & Title Co.
115 S. Fillmore Street, Mount Ayr (west side of the square) Ph. 641-464-2108
Tessa Kniep is the daughter of Clint and Shaun Kniep of Mount Ayr and a member of the Maloy Shamrocks 4-H Club. She will show her terrarium project at this year’s fair.
Cassie Lohman
Josh Lohman
Cassie Lohmann will display her photography project at the fair. She is the daughter of Mike and Rhonda Lohmann of Diagonal and a member of the Twin River Tornadoes 4-H Club.
Josh Lohmann is the son of Mike and Rhonda Lohmann of Diagonal. He is a member of the Twin River Tornadoes 4-H Club and will bring his home improvement project to the fair.
Jerry’s Sinclair/RK Fuels
Diagonal Ph. 641-734-5577 Ph. 641-734-5710
The Mount Ayr Inn
1304 E. South Street, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-3500
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FRIDAY, JUNE 28
• By 4:30 p.m. @ Extension Office Livestock (beef, goats, sheep, swine) Entry Form Horse/Pony/Mule Entry Form Dog Entry Form Pets, Poultry & Rabbits Entry Form Communication Events Entry Form Clothing Event Report Forms ALSO…Iowa State Fair Entry Forms for: live- stock, small animals and horticulture. • 9:30 p.m. -- Outside Movie sponsored by County Council: FREE Teen Movie
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Theme: We’ve Got a G
Thursday, July 11
• 8:00 a.m. -- 4-H/FFA Swine Weigh-In and Stall • 9:30 a.m. -- 4-H/FFA Sheep/Goat Weigh-In and Stall •10:00 a.m. -- All Beef, Horse, Poultry and Rabbit entries stalled or penned • 10:00 a.m. -- Senior Citizens Games at Commercial Build ing • 10:30 a.m. -- 4-H/FFA Beef Weigh-In • 12:00 p.m. -- Communications Presentations - Educational Presentations, Working Exhibits, Share-The-Fun • 1:00 p.m. -- 4-H/FFA Rabbit Show • 2:00 p.m. -- Games for Special Olympians at Commerical Building • 3:00 p.m. -- Water Balloon Fight sponsored by County Council • 4:00 p.m. -- 4-H Dog Show • 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. -- Chili Cook-Off and Salsa Contest sponsored by Crooked Creek 4-H Club • 5:30 p.m. -- Photos of Outstanding Junior, Considered for State Fair and State Fair Exhibitors in the Exhibit Building • 6:00 p.m. -- Ringgold County Fair Cowgirl Queen & Princess Contest
Wednesday, July 10
• 8:00 a.m. -- 4-H Exhibit Building open for club booth set up • 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. -- Open class exhibits set up in Commercial Building
• 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. -- 4-H Exhibit Building project judging; 4-H Challenge Exhibit Entry deadline at 4-H Exhibit Building • 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. -- Dogs, Pets, Poultry and Rabbits Check-In at 4-H Office (animals need not be present) • 6:00 -- 8:00 p.m. -- 4-H Exhibit Building State Fair Selection (only Extension staff, select 4-H & Youth
Committee members, and judges are permitted in the Exhibit Building during this time)
Open Class Sponsors: Aunt Jennies Attic, Edward Jones - Randy Gregg, Off Road Unlimited
• 6:30 p.m. Fair Parade (enter main gate, exit thru north gate) (Line-up 6:15 p.m. at high school) • 7:15 p.m. -- SCICF Grant Presentation • 7:30 p.m. -- Ringgold County Fair Queen &
• 7:00 p.m. -- Mutton Busting (register by 6:30 p.m.)
Cowgirl Queen Contest Sponsors: Mount Ayr Tractor & Machine, Brown Family Show Calves, Southwest Iowa Rural Electric Companies, Sinclair - Diagonal, French Insurance and Real Estate Agency, Schaefer Gravel & Grain, LLC
Mutton Busting Sponsors: Dr. Dennis Hemann - Chiropractor, 3 Bar Farms, Mount Ayr Veterinary Clinic, Lamoni Livestock Auction
• 7:30 p.m. -- Rodeo by Grand River Rodeo
Queen Contest Sponsors: Mount Ayr Record-News, South Central Iowa Realty - Wanda Hosfield, Farm Bureau Financial Services - Julie Davison & Jason Butler, Just Power & Repair, Sur Gro - Diagonal, Eighmy Monument Co., Mount Ayr Inn Bill Riley Talent Search Sponsors: WagonWheel Cafe, Klejch Insurance Agency, Inc., Shafer Insurance Agency, McDonnell Appliance
Queen & Princess Contest) Admission = Adults: $10; Youth 6-12 yrs: $5; Youth under 5: FREE
Princess Contest & Bill Riley Talent Show (in and amongst the Fair
Company
• After rodeo -- Dance sponsored by County Council (grass area east of grooming facility) Individuals: $3, Couples $5
Rodeo Sponsors: Glendenning Motor Co., Kelly Tire & Exhaust, Inc., Pioneer Seed - Randy Bishop, Creston Livestock Market, PCSB Bank, Jamie’s Coffee Mill & Deli, Long Creek Outfitters, Werner Family Angus, Inc., Farmers AllRisk Crop Insurance - Vince Taylor & Jim George, Farmers Cooperative
Admission = Adults: $10; Youth 6-12yrs: $5; Youth under 5: FREE
• Followed by fireworks display put on by the Kellerton Fire Department
Friday, July 12
• 8:00 a.m. -- 4-H/FFA Swine Show
Fireworks Sponsors: Abstract & Title Co., B&M Recycling, Clearview Homes & Clearview Estates, Watson-Armstrong Funeral Homes, U.S. Bank
• 11:00 a.m. -- Klobnak Family Music
Swine Trophies Sponsors: Ringgold County Pork Producers
Supreme Champion Sponsors
Barker Implement • Divine Waste – Tim & C
County Fair
Klobnak Family Music Sponsors: Farmers Insurance - Debra Larson, Sickels Lime and Rock Hauling
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Good Thing Growing
• 12:00 p.m. -- 4-H/FFA Goat Show • 1:00 p.m. -- 4-H/FFA Sheep Show • 1:00 p.m. -- Conference judging of Bucket Calves/Bucket Calves + 1 @ 4-H Office • 1:00 p.m. -- Klobnak Family Music Klobnak Family Music Sponsors: Farmers Insurance - Debra Larson,
Sickels Lime and Rock Hauling
ATV Race Sponsors: B&M Automotive, Robert’s Auto, Inc., Cunning Insurance Co., Inc., Nicholas Foltz, Smith Oil, Sickels Automotive, Inc., Community Meat Processors
Admission = FREE
• 2:00 p.m. -- Pedal Tractor Pull (register at 1:30 p.m.)
• 3:30 p.m. -- 4-H Swine Carcass Viewing @ Community Meat Processors • 8:00 p.m. -- Demolition Derby (drivers’ meeting @ 7:30 p.m.) Admission = Adults: $10; Youth 6-12yrs: $5; Youth under 5: FREE
Demolition Derby Sponsors: Jeff Sickels Dozing, LLC, Stephens Tire & Oil, Ford Seed Sales - Mike Ford, Tyler Insurance Services, Inc., Mount Ayr Health Care/Maple Ridge Assisted Living, Moberg Realty - Jim Routh, Schaefer Excavating, Inc., Subway
Pedal Tractor Pull Sponsors: Reasoner’s Garage, Charlie Brown Auto Ltd., Creston, Just Power & Repair, Steve’s Tractor Repair, G&I Feed & Grain, Ringgold County Farm Bureau
• 3:00 p.m. -- 4-H/FFA Poultry Show • 3:00 p.m. -- Minute to Win It and Other Games sponsored by County Council • 7:00 p.m. -- 4-H/FFA Horse Performance Show • 7:00 p.m. -- IAMO Tractor Pull Admission = Adults: $10; Youth 6-12yrs: $5; Youth under 5: FREE
Tractor Pull Sponsors: C&J Conservation, MaGahuey Construction, Ripperger Auto Repair - Afton, Travis Crop Insurance, Vetter Equipment, Excel Engineering, Great Western Bank, Advanced Ag, LLC, First National Bank - Creston, Longfellow Drilling, Inc., BB Diesel
• 5:00 - 8:00 a.m. Release all 4-H/FFA animals not in the sale; if not taken at this time, it will have to wait until after the completion of the horse show • During Day: Mr. Nick - Balloon Artist and Gary Keenan - Chainsaw artist
Mr. Nick – Balloon Artist Sponsors: Bice Auto, Max E. Smith Electric, Pedersen Law Office, Hilltop Veterinary Clinic, Stull Construction Gary Keenan - Chainsaw Artist Sponsors: Craig Braby Construction, Farm & Home Supply, Inc., Woodlink Ltd., Southwest Builder Supply, Inc., Iowa State Savings Bank
Sunday, July 14
• 6:00 - 9:00 a.m. -- County Council Pancake Breakfast Fund-Raiser • 7:00 a.m. -- Feeder calf entries must be on the Fairgrounds • 8:30 a.m. -- 4-H/FFA Feeder Calf Show (feeder calves released after show) • 9:00 a.m. -- 4-H/FFA Breeding Beef Show • 9:00 a.m. -- Registration for Baby Contest @ Commercial Building • 9:00 a.m. -- 4-H Challenge Recipe Check-In @ 4-H Exhibit Building • 10:00 a.m. -- Baby Contest @ Commercial Building
Baby Contest Sponsors: Off Springs/Gerold’s Plumbing & Heating, SurGro - Diagonal, Rumors Bar & Grill, Sweet Escapes
Saturday, July 13
• 8:00 a.m. -- Archery Shoot
Archery Shoot Sponsors: Diagonal Building Products, Newton Construction, Smithco, Inc., Southwest Iowa Rural Electric Companies, Crain Medical Clinic, Becker Angus
• 9:00 a.m. -- 4-H/FFA Horse Halter Show • 12:00 p.m. -- Mud Run Admission = Adults: $10; Youth 6-12yrs: $5; Youth under 5: FREE
Mud Run Sponsors: Goob’s Repair, Inc., Munyon Plumbing & Heating, Tull Farms, Casey’s General Stores, Winemiller Farms, NAPA, Dredge Feed Services, Inc.
• 10:00 a.m. -- 4-H Challenge Recipe Judging @ 4-H Exhibit Building • 11:30 a.m. -- 4-H Bucket Calf and Bucket Calf +1 Show • 12:00 noon -- Pee Wee Wrangler Show • 1:00 p.m. -- 4-H/FFA Market Beef Show • 1:00 p.m. -- ATV Race Registration • 1:00 p.m. -- Kids & Adults Games @ Commercial Building • 3:00 p.m. -- Open Class Feeder Calf Show • 3:00 p.m. -- ATV Rodeo
• 12:30 p.m. -- Future 4-H’er Pet Show sponsored by County Council • 1:00 p.m. -- Release of all 4-H Exhibit Building exhib- its (must be out by 5:00 p.m.) & any non-sale animal not taken home during the 5:00 - 8:00 a.m. release time • 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. -- Release of Open Class Exhibits from Commerical Building (must be out by 3:00 p.m. • 1:30 p.m. -- Archery Shoot-Off • 2:00 p.m. -- Youth Pie Baking Contest entries due at 4-H Office • 5:00 p.m. -- Sale Supper
Sponsored by the Ringgold County Farm Bureau
• 6:00 p.m. -- 4-H/FFA Livestock Sale Events and Times Subject to Change
s – Co-Sponsoring ALL Events
Connie Newton • Hynek Tree Farm • Hy-Vee
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OPEN CLASS EXHIBITS
1. Entries will be taken from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2013, in the exhibitors building at the Ringgold County Fair. 2. First, second and third place ribbons will be awarded if deemed worthy by judges. All entries are judged on their own merit and will receive a ribbon. Premiums are awarded as follows: Blue, $1; Red, $-.75; White, $.50. Participation ribbons can be awarded. One Best of Class ribbon and an over all Best of Show trophy will be awarded. 3. The building will be open each day of the fair for observing exhibits. 4. Exhibits will be released Sunday July 14, 2013 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. 5. Each person may enter as many items as they wish in each class. 6. Exhibitors may be of any age. All classes will have a junior division (age 9 and under) intermediated division (10-18 years old) and senior division (19 and over). 7. Entry fee will be 50 cents per entry and premiums will be paid at release time. 8. Ringgold County Fair is not restricted to any area. All open class exhibits are open to any individual wishing to compete. 9. Diligence will be used to insure the safety of all exhibits after their arrival and placement, but in no case, will the fair personnel be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur.
Nancy Sackett and Carol Ann Weeda, Superintendents Rules & Regulations for Open Class Exhibits
Maddie Lohmann
Maddie Lohmann will display her art and flower project at the fair. She is the daughter of Mike and Rhonda Lohmann of Diagonal and a member of the Twin River Tornadoes 4-H Club.
Diagonal Building Products
309 Broadway Street, Diagonal Ph. 641-734-5411
Tony Lohmann
Items listed below each section are examples of possible exhibits. Exhibits are not limited to these examples.
SECTION 1 - CREATIVE ARTS
Tony Lohmann is the son of Mike and Rhonda Lohmann of Diagonal. He will display his art project at the fair. Tony is a member of the Twin River Tornadoes 4-H Club. Ceramics Water Color Charcoal or Pencil China Painting Original Design Oil Paintings Pen and Ink Acrylic Tole Painting
Glass Etching
Shafer Insurance Agency
100 E. Madison, Mount Ayr 641-464-2756
SECTION 2 - KIT & KABOODLE
Christmas Decorations Rubber Stamping Stenciling
From a kit or pattern
Stuffed Animals, Dolls, Bears Bead Work Calligraphy
Paige Lynch
Craven & Levi Martin
Paige Lynch will have a beef project this year. She is the daughter of Jason and Tara Lynch of Maloy and a member of the Maloy Shamrocks 4-H Club.
Craven and Levi Martin are the sons of Lee and Heather Martin. They will have a cow-calf project this year. They are members of the Junior Farmers 4-H Club.
Good luck from all of us at
Ag Service, LLC
2401 County Highway P-27, Benton Ph. 641-785-2291
Benton Division
Hoover Angus Farms
www.hooverangus.com Ph. 641-772-4439 or 641-772-4479
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Crewel Garment Needlepoint Counted Cross Stitch Fabric Toy Hardanger Embroidered Flatwork Tea Towels Embroidered Pillowcases Plastic Canvas Kitchen Accessories
SECTION 3 - NEEDLEWORK
Caroline McAlexander
Knitting Crocheted Afghan Decorative Pillow Bathroom Accessory Kitchen Crafts
SECTION 4 - HOUSING
Small Household Accessory Basket Crocheted or Knitted Pillow Embroidered Pillow Rug Latch Hook
Breads Cakes (no mixes) Rolls-cinnamon/dinner Pie- 8 preferred Cookies/Bars-6 per plate Candy Ethnic Food (Scottish, Bohemian, Irish, etc) Miscellaneous Yeast Quick/Easy (mixes/prepared food products used in alternative ways) Decorated Cakes (can be mix or Styrofoam form) Decorated Cookies Decorated Cupcakes All food items are to be in clear plastic bags on sturdy disposable plates. No mixes may be used, except in Quick/Easy. A portion of food will be displayed and remaining sold after judging. Prizes and yeast will be awarded courtesy of Red Star Yeast.
SECTION 5 - BAKING
Caroline McAlexander will show her swine project. She is the daughter of Tim and Sarah McAlexander of Beaconsfield and a member of the Tingley Toppers 4-H Club.
Hoover Angus Farms
www.hooverangus.com Ph. 641-772-4439 or 641-772-4479
Jacob McCreary
Fruits Vegetables Relish Jams Jellies Miscellaneous Canning must be in standard ½ pint, pint, or quart jars. No packer or mayo jars. Jars must be sealed. (No artificial coloring.)
SECTION 6 - CANNING
Fruits Vegetables Five specimens of each, placed on a sturdy, disposable plate in a plastic bag. Exhibits will be judged in classes of like items. Exhibits must be grown by exhibitor.
SECTION 7 - FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Jacob McCreary will show his Gelbvieh cow-calf pair at the fair. He is the son of Ed and Tina McCreary of Mount Ayr and a member of the Junior Farmers 4-H Club.
Fresh Flower-Single grown by exhibitor and exhibited in a suitable clear glass container. Fresh Flower Arrangement Live Plants
SECTION 8 - FLOWERS AND PLANTS
Smith Oil Co.
Highways 2 and 169, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-2295
Jed McCreary
Jessica McCreary
Jed McCreary is the son of Ed and Tina McCreary of Mount Ayr. He is a member of the Junior Farmers 4-H Club and will bring his purebred Gelbvieh heifer to the fair.
Jessica McCreary has a Gelbvieh cow-calf pair to show at this year’s fair. She is the daughter of Ed and Tina McCreary of Mount Ayr and a member of the Junior Farmers 4-H Club.
Rumors Bar and Grill
306 W. South Street, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-0777
Roberts Auto Inc.
2301 U.S. Highway 169 • Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-2971
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Silk Arrangements Dried Flowers
Cole Mobley
Carving
SECTION 9 - CRAFTSMANSHIP NEW CONSTRUCTION
Woodworking
Welding
Furniture
SECTION 10 - RESTORATION
Trunks
Photographs
Cole Mobley, a member of the Maloy Shamrocks, will show his breeding heifer project at this year’s fair. Cole is the son of Wyatt and Josie Mobley of Diagonal.
Stephens Tire and Oil
Highway 2, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-2368
Quilts Books & Legal Documents Hand Work (doilies, pillowcases, tatting) Furniture/Household Items Genealogical Research Materials Garments Miscellaneous Artifacts and heirloom displays are limited to items that have historical or genealogical significance. The genealogy class is not meant to be an antique display.
SECTION 11 - GENEALOGY AND HISTORY
Emma Mobley
Hand Quilted Machine Quilted Appliqued
SECTION 12 - QUILT CLASS
Tied Baby Quilt Wall Hanging
SECTION 13 - PHOTOGRAPHY
Colored Picture Amateur or Professional Computer Enhanced All photos need to have a wire or hook for hanging. Small photographs may be placed in zip-lock bags and corner punched for hanging. Please protect your photos with plastic if not in a frame with glass.
Emma Mobley, daughter of Greg and Amy Mobley of Maloy, will have a horse project this year. She is a member of the Maloy Shamrocks 4-H Club.
Black & White
Knitting Handbags
SECTION 14 - CREATIVE SEWING
Machine Applique Clothing
Cunning Insurance Co Inc
111 S. Fillmore Street, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-8017
SECTION 15 - TRASH TO TREASURE SECTION 16 - SCRAPBOOKING SECTION 17 - JEWELRY
Gracie Mobley
Maddie Mobley
Gracie Mobley is a member of the Maloy Shamrocks 4-H Club and will bring her goat project to the fair. She is the daughter of Greg and Amy Mobley of Maloy.
Maddie Mobley has a goat project for this year’s fair. She is the daughter Greg and Amy Mobley of Maloy and a member of the Maloy Shamrocks 4-H Club.
James L. Pedersen, P.C.
201 E. Monroe, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-2205
James L. Pedersen, P.C.
201 E. Monroe, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-2205
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Kerrigan Mobley
Stephens Tire and Oil
Highway 2, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-2368
Kerrigan Mobley will have a sewing project for this year’s fair. She is the daughter of Wyatt and Josie Mobley of Diagonal and a member of the Maloy Shamrocks 4-H Club.
Emily Newton
205 West South Street, Mount Ayr • Ph. 641-464-2606
Jason Butler, Career Agent
Farm Bureau Financial Services
Emily Newton of Diagonal will display her a tulle wreath project at the fair. She is the daughter of Steve and Terri Newton and a member of the Twin River Tornadoes 4-H Club.
Brynn Nickle
Ethan Newton
Ethan Newton, son of Steve and Terri Newton of Diagonal, will show his horsedrawn ploy project at the fair this year. He is a member of the Twin River Tornadoes 4-H Club. Brynn Nickle will show her Chianina breeding heifer at this year’s fair. She is the daughter of Nathan and Stasia Nickle of Clearfield and a member of the Junior Farmers 4-H Club.
Diagonal Building Products
309 Broadway Street, Diagonal Ph. 641-734-5411
Moberg Iowa Realty
311 N. Cherry Street, Creston Ph. 641-782-8438 • 888-782-8438 www.mobergiarealty.com
Allison Norris
Blake Rychnovsky
Allison Norris is the daughter of Jim and Lori Norris of Diagonal. She will bring her photography and woodworking projects to this year’s fair. Allison is a member of the Twin River Tornadoes 4-H Club.
Blake Rychnovsky, son of Mark and Tammy Rychnovsky of Diagonal, will show his wild turkeys at this year’s fair. Blake is a member of the Crooked Creek 4-H Club.
Southwest Builder Supply, Inc.
204 S. Fillmore Street, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-2500
Glendenning Motor Co.
1100 E. South Street, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-3241
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Loryn Schaefer
Ringgold County Fair Mud Run
Vehicle Classes • All other rules same as mini-trucks. STOCK MINI-TRUCKS • For all stock 4 or 6 cylinder mini-trucks or MODIFIED jeeps. • Aluminum intakes allowed. • No aftermarket aluminum intakes. • Open headers allowed. • Must have same make engine as vehicle. • Must have 36” and down DOT approved uncut • Single carburetor or factory fuel injection. tires. • Gasoline or diesel fuel only. • All other rules same as mini-trucks. • No alcohol or nitrous oxide. OPEN • Stock wheel base. • Any body, suspension, or engine modifications • Must have full factory body (except pickups allowed. with flatbeds). • Any size or type of tire allowed. • Headers allowed but MUST have street-legal • No nitrous oxide allowed. exhaust. POWDER PUFF • Must use factory suspension (lift kits only). • Driver must be a female. • Must use DOT approve 33” and down uncut • Any street stock mini or full size truck, or tires. • Must use factory transfer case and 4-wheel drive modified pickup allowed. THIS CLASS WILL DEPEND UPON must work. THE NUMBER OF ENTRANTS AND THE STOCK FULL SIZE TRUCKS AMOUNT OF TIME WE HAVE. • For all stock 6, 8, and 10-cylinder pickups, mini-trucks and Jeeps.
Sunday, July 14, 2013 -- 12 p.m.
Loryn Schaefer will have a visual arts project this year. She is the daughter of Bill and Suzi Schaefer of Mount Ayr and a member of the Maloy Shamrocks 4-H Club.
Schaefer Gravel and Grain
Mike Schaefer Maloy • Ph. 641-785-2343
John Berger • 515-297-0450 Damion Bogan • 641-344-3692
For More Information contact:
Natalie Schaefer
Samantha Schaefer
Trackhoe • Backhoe • Skid Loader • Dozer • Trencher Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-2419 • Cell 641-344-6873
Schaefer Excavating, Inc.
Natalie Schaefer, daughter of Bill and Suzi Schaefer of Mount Ayr, will show her visual arts project this year. She is a member of the Clover Kids 4-H Club.
Samantha Schaefer is the daughter of Bill and Suzi Schaefer of Mount Ayr. She will show her swine project at the fair. Samantha is a member of the Maloy Shamrocks 4-H Club.
Derald’s Garage
Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-3367
Bryce Shaha
Anna Shervheim
Bryce Shaha is a member of the Junior Farmers 4-H Club and will bring a market beef project to the fair. Bryce is the son of Travis and Judi Shaha of Mount Ayr.
Anna Shervheim will have a photography project for this year’s fair. She is the daughter of Jan and Melinda Shervheim and a member of the Sunshine Workers 4-H Club.
Klejch Insurance & Real Estate
120 S. Taylor, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-2931
Kelly Tire and Exhaust
Highway 169, Redding Ph. 641-767-5359
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Nathan Shervheim
Zane Sickels
Nathan Shervheim is the son of Jan and Melinda Shervheim of Redding. Nathan is a member of the Sunshine Workers 4-H Club and will bring his consumer science project to the fair.
Zane Sickels will show his market beef project at the fair. He is the son of Jeff and Amy Sickes of Mount Ayr. Zane is a member of the Crooked Creek 4-H Club.
Eighmy Monument Company
404 S. Lincoln, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-3110
Jeff Sickels Dozing, LLC
Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-2453
Elizabeth Sobotka
Erin Sobotka
Elizabeth Sobotka, a member of the Tingley Toppers 4-H Club, will have a breeding beef and a woodworking project this year. She is the daughter of Bob and Jacque Sobotka of Mount Ayr.
Watson-Armstrong Funeral Homes
Mount Ayr • Clearfield • Diagonal Ph. 641-464-3413
Erin Sobotka will have a home improvement project this year. She is the daughter of Doug and Darla Sobotka of Diagonal and a member of the Twin River Tornadoes 4-H Club.
1587 160th Avenue, Diagonal Ph. 641-734-5800
Katie Sobotka
Hallee Stewart
Katie Sobotka, daughter of Doug and Darla Sobotka of Diagonal, will show a home immprovement projectat this year’s fair. She is a member of the Twin River Tornadoes 4-H Club.
Hallee Stewart has a baking project for this year’s fair. She is the daughter of Russell and Jackie Stewart of Mount Ayr and a member of the Maloy Shamrocks 4-H Club.
Hy-Vee
“Why shop anywhere else?”
Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-2121
1587 160th Avenue, Diagonal Ph. 641-734-5800
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Madalynn Stewart
Samantha Stewart
Madalynn Stewart is the daughter of Kevin Stewart of Maloy and Julie Stewart of Mount Ayr and a member of the Maloy Shamrocks 4-H Club. Madalynn will have a visual arts project for the fair.
Samantha Stewart will bring Chief, her horse project, to this year’s fair. She is the daughter of Kevin Stewart of Maloy and Julie Stewart of Mount Ayr. Samantha is a member of the Maloy Shamrocks 4-H Club.
Trent Stewart
Bailey Taylor
Trent Stewart is the son of Russell and Jackie Stewart of Mount Ayr and a member of the Maloy Shamrocks 4-H Club. He has a bucket +1 heifer project for the fair.
Bailey Taylor will bring home improvement and cooking projects to this year’s fair. She is the daughter of Jim and Lisa Taylor of Diagonal and a member of the Twin River Tornadoes 4-H Club.
110 W. Madison, Mount Ayr • Ph. 641-464-3294
100 E. South Street, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-3888
Megan Warin
Ashton Werner
Megan Warin will show her Simmental heifer at this year’s fair. She is the daughter of Joe and Donna Warin of Maloy and a member of the Junior Farmers 4-H Club.
Mount Ayr Record-News
P.O. Box 346 • 122 W. Madison, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-2440 • www.mountayrnews.com
Ashton Werner, daughter of Clint Werner and Austin and Courtney Adams, will have a bucket calf project this year. She is a member of the Twin River Tornadoes 4-H Club.
Weekly Newspaper • Commercial Printing
Werner Family Angus
Diagonal • Ph. 641-464-3693 www.wernerfamilyangus.com
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Olivia West
Jim Smith Auctioneering
Jim Smith • 641-783-2687 Curt Pierschbacher • 641-783-2230 Clerks: Mary Ann Smith and Beverly McGinnis
Olivia West will show her embroidery project this year. She is the daughter of Mathew and PJ West of Kellerton and a member of the Ringgold Rockets 4-H Club.
Hayley Whittington
Hope Whittington
Hayley Whittington has a sheep project for this year’s fair. She is the daughter of Clint and Aleha Whittington of Diagonal and a member of the Twin River Tornadoes 4-H Club.
Newton Construction
Steve Newton Diagonal Ph. 641-734-5782
Podium Ink
Hope Whittington is the daughter of Clint and Aleha Whittington of Diagonal. Hope will bring her sheep project to the fair. She is a member of the Twin River Tornadoes 4-H Club.
105 E. Adams, Mount Ayr Ph. 641-464-0762
The advertisers in this issue invite you to come to the Ringgold County Fair and follow the progress of these 4-H members and all the other members for whom pictures were not received. The support of the Ringgold County community for the annual fair is legendary and we invite you to help make the tradition to continue.
WELCOME TO THE RINGGOLD COUNTY FAIR
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❏ $30 for Ringgold and surrounding counties; ❏ $41 for rest of Iowa or Missouri; ❏ $44 for the rest of the contiguous United States; ❏ $60 for Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico. : ❏ $27.50
