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Jones makes the grade: Bethel High School student named 2010 Miami County Fair Rabbit Queen PDF Print E-mail
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Thursday, 26 August 2010 18:15

BY LAURA HARTLEY
Brown News Service

MIAMI COUNTY - As the only royalty at the fair who had to take a test to gain the crown, Alyssa Jones of Bethel Bunnies and Livestock 4-H Club became the 2010 Rabbit Queen this week at the Miami County Fair.

Jones, 16, attends Bethel High School and has been a 4-Her for seven years. This year, the daughter of Steven and Diana Jones said she is proud to be the rabbit queen at the Miami County Fair.

“I had to take a royalty test,” she said.

Jones was one of more than 30 participants who took the test. The test is administered to 4-Hers of all ages who compete in their own divisions to become either a prince or princess, duke or duchess, or king or queen. Jones has served as the princess, duchess, and now the queen.

“The test has questions about breeds of rabbits, how you identify them, tattooing, and more,” she said. “Basically, everything you need to know about rabbits is in the test.”

Those who show rabbits at the fair learn all about their animals through their 4-H project bunny books and their 4-H advisers, as well as other general informational material on rabbits.

“Identifying a rabbit is important in case it becomes sick, stolen or lost,” Jones said.

And considering Jones has taken first place on the royalty test three times, she has learned quite a bit about rabbits.

“The royalty test is a written test with several different areas,” said Janice Wise, 4-H adviser and this year’s creator of the test. “Information on the test can be found in 4-H books and also is based on the American Rabbit Breeding Association materials. The ARBA is who helps develop research and information for rabbits.”

Wise, of Tipp City, also believes the test is a great opportunity for students to get involved, and learn about their rabbits.

“Rabbit royalty is fun for our kids,” she said. “They like the challenge. The more they know, the more proud they are. They’re so proud to learn that they know about their rabbits.”

Wise noted that one year a veterinarian had the opportunity to see the rabbit royalty test. “The vet asked if the kids actually knew all this,” she said. “I answered that they did, and he was so impressed that students at such a young age were able to learn these rabbit facts.”

“It depends on how the adviser uses the information,” Wise said about the facts presented on test. “But it’s about making it fun.”

As a 4-H adviser for more than 30 years, Wise said she believes that rabbit projects are one of the most fun projects at the fair.

“It’s a very calming project and a tool to make them feel part of the group,” Wise said.

Jones agrees.

“4-H helped me to make friends, learn values and honesty,” she said.

Jones took four rabbits to the fair this year, but has another 13 bunnies at home

“I’m showing Dutch and New Zealand rabbits at the fair,” she said.

Jones said she plans to continue participating in rabbit showing in the future and is excited to serve as queen.

“I feel proud that I’ve accomplished something,” she said.
Last Updated on Thursday, 26 August 2010 18:19
 
Breaking records: Sale of Champions proves successful PDF Print E-mail
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Thursday, 26 August 2010 18:10

By MELANIE YINGST
Brown News Service

MIAMI COUNTY - The stands were full of buyers, who once again, came out to support the 4-H community at the Miami County Junior Fair Sale of Champions on Wednesday, Aug. 18.

Several reserve grand champion records were broken at the Miami County Fair’s annual Sale of Champions Wednesday as 4-H members kissed their winners goodbye ending another successful year in the show ring.

Garrett Shafer, 14, a freshman at Covington High School, already had success with his market chickens at the Ohio State Fair winning reserve grand champions that sold for $14,500.

“I’ll use the money for college and toward show cattle,” Shafer said. “I like 4-H because it teaches you a lot of life lessons like responsibility, respect and showmanship.”

Shafer is the son of Carl and Melissa Shafer of Covington.

Howard Cheney, owner and director of Fisher-Cheney Funeral Homes of Troy, attended his 37th junior livestock sale. Cheney bought Shafer’s grand champion market chicken, grand champion single market rabbit and pen of three market rabbits, as well as bid on several other projects.

“I”m just glad to help the kids because they work hard and they are all well-deserving,” Cheney said. “The fair board does a wonderful job for these kids and it’s all good fun for the kids and the hard work they do and that their parents do.”

Representatives of Alvetro Orthodontics - based in Sidney for 17 years and just opened a new office in Tipp City in February - were first time buyers at the Sale of Champions. Jennifer McWhinney and Mary Thomas bought the grand champion market barrow exhibited by Seth Pemberton of Troy and also bid on several other projects.

“We came to support the community and the kids that do a lot for their projects and it’s nice to support them,” McWhinney said.

“This is a lot of fun to be out here,” Thomas said.

John Brown, representing Unity National Bank, said he came out to the junior livestock sale to support the kids and reward them for all their hard work throughout the year. Unity National Bank bought Fletcher resident Jacob Eidemiller’s grand champion pen of two market lambs.

“This is my first time winning a championship - it was a good experience,” Eidemiller said. “I worked real hard and started early in the spring. Our club was great in helping each other out.”

Eidemiller is the son of Allen and LaDonna Mays of Fletcher.

Hunter Sharp’s grandfather, Bob Sharp, bought his grand champion dairy beef feeder.

“I figured we’ll take him back to the farm. As the granddad, I get to go get feed and my grand kids have a lot of fun at the fair,” Sharp said.

Hunter, a seventh grader at Miami East, said he enjoys raising animals to show at the fair.

“You get to work with them and you get real attached to them,” said Hunter, whose lucky beef feeder gets to ride home to the farm.

Madison Clark had a successful night in the show-ring, where her market beef steer received both grand and reserve honors.

C.Miller Excavating of Tipp City and Harlow Builders Incorporated teamed up to buy Clark’s grand champion market steer. Chad Miller said he came to the sale to honor the memory of Tom Miller and Bob Gearhardt.

“My dad did it for years and (this is) something to do to support the kids who work so hard,” Miller said.

Frank Harlow, owner of Harlow Builders, said he and his family came out to support the kids at the sale.

“We love coming out to support our community that supports us,” Harlow said. “It’s good to help each other out.”

Jim Routzahn, representing Troy Elevator, and David Middleton, president of Skinner Painting and Restoration of Piqua, teamed up together to buy the grand champion tom turkey, shown by Austin Webb of Covington.

“We come out to support the kids because it was me at one time,” said Middleton, who used to show market steers during his 4-H years.

“When you go in as a team you can do better for the kids,” Routzahn said of partnering with Middleton’s business to buy projects.

The general junior livestock sale begins at 9 a.m. today at the sale arena located in the swine barn.
Last Updated on Thursday, 26 August 2010 18:18
 
Miami County Fair results - Animal shows PDF Print E-mail
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Thursday, 26 August 2010 17:43
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MIAMI COUNTY - Local residents who received awards for their animals at the 2010 Miami County Fair are:
 
Junior Fair Crossbred Does

Crossbred doe kid less than 1 year of age

Class 1 - Eric Swartz, Ludlow Falls, third place; Annie Bennett, West Milton, fourth; Amanda Black, West Milton, fifth; Alayna Bennett, West Milton, sixth

Class 3 - Alaina Hawthorn, Tipp City, second

Crossbred doe kid 1 year and under 2

Class 2 - Alyssa Bennett, West Milton, first

Junior Fair Dog Show

Dog - Obedience

Sub Novice A - Amy Young, West Milton, first; Ashley Johnson, West Milton, seventh

Sub Novice B - Kate Bowser, Tipp City, third; Jillian Culver, West Milton, seventh; Aryana Wilson, Tipp City, tenth

Dog Grooming/Showmanship

Junior Division A, 9-11 years - Aryana Wilson, Tipp City, second; Ashley Johnson, West Milton, seventh

Sr. Division A, 15 and over - Amy Young, West Milton, first

Junior Division B, 9-11 years - Jillian Culver, West Milton, second

Intermediate B, 12-14 years - Kaylynn Young, West Milton, first
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Miami County Fair results - Shop Division PDF Print E-mail
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Thursday, 26 August 2010 17:39
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MIAMI COUNTY - Local winners in the Shop Division at the 2010 Miami County Fair are Brady Davis, Tipp City, second place for SH-26 - Nail Box; Brittney Brookhart, Tipp City, fifth place for SH-35 - Sawhorse, fifth place for SH-44 - Tool box; and Daniel Williams, Tipp City, first place for SH-51 - Wood project, small.
Last Updated on Thursday, 26 August 2010 18:07
 
Miami County Fair results - Art Hall PDF Print E-mail
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Thursday, 26 August 2010 17:34
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MIAMI COUNTY - Local participants who received awards for their Art Hall projects at the 2010 Miami County Fair are:
 
Division 101- Diana Jones, Tipp City, 2, 4 Pieced, machine quilted, twin, double, queen, king; Judy Butts Tipp City, 1, 6 Baby Quilt, machine quilted

Division 103 - R.K. Bertrand, Tipp City, 2, 1 Sweater/Shrug/Vest, any size; 1, 2 Poncho/Shawl; 2, 3 Scarf; 1, 4 Purse/Tote; 2, 6 Pair of Mittens

Division 104 - Marcia Maggert, West Milton, 2, 2 Crocheted

Division 105 - Jennifer Dickensheets, New Carlise, 1 and Best of Show, 1 Baby Item; 2, 2 Sweater/Shrug/Vest, any size; 2, 3 Scarf; 1, 5 Doilies, 14 inches or under; 1, 8 Hot Pad

Division 107 - Mary Ludwick, Medway, 2, 5 Other

Division 114 - Kayla Casto, New Carlisle, 1, 2 Color Pencil Drawing or Pencil; Audrey Trick, Tipp City, 1, 3 Water Colors; Audrey Trick, Tipp City, 1, 5 Marker Coloring; Audrey Trick, Tipp City, 2, 7 Mixed Media; Kaitlyn Mahaffy, Tipp City, 1 and Best of Show, 7 Mixed Media

Division 115 - Trent Brown, Tipp City, 2, 1 Color Pencil Drawing or Pencil; 2, 2 Crayon Drawing; 2, 5 Marker Coloring

Division 116 - Bella Hall, Ludlow Falls, 2, 6 “Color the Fair”

Division 121 - Brenda Pleiman, Tipp City, 1 and Best of Show, 2 Places or Landscapes; Jennifer Snider, New Carlise, 2, 5 Flowers

Division 122 - Ian Mahaffy, Tipp City, 2, 1 People/Person; Nate Mahaffy, Tipp City, 2, 2 Places or Landscapes;

Nate Mahaffy, Tipp City, 2, 5 Flowers; Ian Mahaffy, Tipp City, 2, 7 Misc.

Division 123- Rachael Hodge, Tipp City, 2, 2 Places or Landscapes

Division 126 - Trent Brown, Tipp City, 2, 01 D Glazes-art, crystal, non-controlled one or combination glazed

Division 129 - Paul Butts, Tipp City, 1, 1 Scroll Work, any kind and 2, 2 Clock; Brian Ressler, Laura, 1 and Best of Show, 5 Other

Division 130 - Jennifer Snider, New Carlise, 2, 2 Bracelet and 2, 3 Earrings
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