Local 4-Hers display critters, culinary creations

4-Hers and Open Class contestants provided a colorful spectacle for fairgoers this morning. Multicolored chickens, furry rabbits, squeaky-clean cattle, textiles, photographs and garden produce were just a few of the items evaluated by judges and admired by bystanders this morning. In addition, many hardworking volunteers kept the crowd fed and cool through their efforts.

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Chase Gleason readies his Simmental and Hereford heifers for judging.
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Kendra Bahr holds her 2nd place-winning lop ear rabbit.
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Workers from Norris Heating and Air repair an air conditioner in the 4-H building.
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A volunteer readies an order of bacon and eggs.
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Ethel Smith ties a second place ribbon to an embroidered towel.
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A mid-1950s model tractor keeps vigil in the Merchants Building.
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Ladies from the Starlite FCE organization pose with flour donated by the King Arthur Flour Company.
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A 4-Her ensures her heifer is spotless and ready for competition.
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A cow and calf enjoy the shade and soft straw in the dairy barn.
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This Big Bale contest entry got a bit “carried away.”
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A 4-H contestant watches intently as her craft entry is judged.

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