THE HARDIN COUNTY FAIR! - Kenton Times

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County Fairs, Why
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lawyers, doctors and political science majors.
But for every 100 rock stars, Rhoades Scholars
and Heisman trophy winners our country produces,
we better make sure we spend
enough to train at least two future farmers, so
the rest of them can eat. This is the essence of
the county fair.
Beneath all the fun, auctions, and show
ribbons, the serious business of learning how
to make a living off the land continues like an
underground river.
The list of ‘essential professionals’ is a short
one. That’s the reality of real life. Farm kids
hold our future in their hands. They are in
training to feed the world. And fair board
members and county agents get it.
by Baxter Black, DVM
JUNIOR FAIR KING AND QUEEN CONTEST
1. Contestants must be seniors attending a
Hardin County high school in 2013-2014, not
married, nor have been married, nor have
borne a child.
2. Contestants must be a current member of one
of the organizations represented by the
Hardin County Junior Fair Board: FFA, FC-
CLA, 4-H Clubs, Grange, Boy Scouts, Girl
Scouts, High School Art and Farm Bureau
Youth
3. The county contest will be patterned after the
state contest. The person selected Queen will
be eligible to compete in the Ohio Fair’s
Queen Contest in 2014 at the Ohio Fair Managers
Convention.
4. Interviews will be held in the St. John’s United
Church of Christ, corner of Carol and
Wayne St., Kenton, Saturday, August 31. Appropriate
interview attire will be dressy (ie.
dress, skirt, suit). Candidates will be interviewed
according to the following schedule.
Kings:
1:30 P.M. – Kenton
1:40 P.M. – Ridgemont
1:50 P.M. – Hardin Northern
2:00 P.M. – Ada
2:10 P.M. – Upper Scioto Valley
2:20 P.M. – Riverdale
Queens:
2:30 P.M. - Kenton
2:40 P.M. – Ridgemont
2:50 P.M. – Hardin Northern
3:00 P.M. – Ada
3:10 P.M. – Upper Scioto Valley
3:20 P.M. – Riverdale
5. Interview scoring will be based upon the following
criteria: activities, participation, leadership,
achievements, initiative, poise and
personality, personal appearance, self-presentation
and response to interview questions.
6. The King and Queen candidates from each
Hardin County High School must turn in the
completed application to the Kenton Times ,
201 E. Columbus St., Kenton or e-mail to
kteditor@kentontimes.com no later than 4:00
P.M., Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013, along with a
billfold size picture.
7. The King and Queen crowning will be held on
the Tuesday of the fair, immediately prior to
the band show at the grandstand. For this
presentation, Queen candidates should wear
formal dresses and King candidates should
wear dress suits. The King candidate will escort
the Queen candidate from each school.
NOTE: Through the courtesy of Blossom
Gallery Florist, flowers will be presented to the
King and Queen candidates of each school.
NOTE: Through the courtesy of Kroger Floral
Dept., flowers will be presented to the 2013
Queen and to the 2012 Queen.
NOTE: Through the courtesy of Golden Giant
Building System, a gift will be presented to the
King.
NOTE: Through the courtesy of Goldrush the
Hometown Jeweler, a tiara will be presented to
the 2013 Queen.
CHAD MAYS CLASSIC
HORSESHOE PITCHING
September 6, 7, 8
The Hardin County Horseshoe Club is sponsoring
its annual Chad Mays Classic Tournament
on Sept. 6, 7, and 8 during the Hardin
County Fair.
The tournament will be a 6 or 8 man class
round robin cancellation game. Classes will be
decided by ringer percentage, either by qualification
or by league percentage. Trophies and money
will be awarded to the first four places of each
class.
Entry fee of $15.00 for Class A, $13.00 for
Class B and $10.00 for all others and percentage
should be sent to: Douglas Crawford, 4393 SR
235, Ada, Ohio 45810 by Sept. 4. Participants
must also pay regular gate admission ($7.00) or
purchase a season or membership ticket
($20.00). For questions, call Doug Crawford at
419-634-6105.
HARDIN COUNTY TRACTOR & TRUCK PULL
Sunday, Sept. 8, 1:00 P.M.
$1,500 purse and trophies
Top prizes listed on each class
1 – 6,500# Altered Gas 4x4 Pickups $500
2 – Diesel 4x4 Pickups $500
3 – Altered Semis - Street Legal $500
For information, call Randy Wagner, 419-348-
4764 or Bill James, 419-233-5847 or Phil Lowe,
419-674-3230 or Chris Vermillion, 567-674-0298.
Promoted by Hardin County Tractor Pullers.
OSTPA TRACTOR & TRUCK PULL
Sunday, Sept. 8, 6:30 P.M.
Super Modified 4-wheel drive pickups
10,000# Pro Stock Tractors
7,500# Modified Tractors
9,000# Light Limited Pro Stock
DEMOLITION DERBY
Saturday, Sept. 7 - 7:00 P.M.