According to Alan J. Mundey, 4-H Youth Specialist, Bates County 4-H’ers once again displayed first-rate exhibits at the Ozark Empire Fair, held July 30-August 8, in Springfield. With a total of 103 exhibits taken to the fair, the local 4-H’ers brought home 8 Grand Champion ribbons and 3 Reserve Champion ribbons. The Grand Champion recipients were as follows: Rachel Brown (Vice-President notebook and Sculpted Mug), Elizabeth Coleman (Flower Cake), Seth Hogue (electrical switch), Tiffany Newkirk (afghan), Micah Patrick (goat notebook), Merritt Roach (squirrel feeder), and Sydney Wallace (Sleepy Dog photo). Reserve Champions were Ellis Cole (Tree Ring educational display), Arielle Coleman (Chrysanthemum Flower photo), and Allison Jenkins (Sunday School gift basket). In addition, Bates County 4-H’ers were awarded 83 blue ribbons and 21 red ribbons.
The photo displays a few local entries at the Ozark Empire Fair.
