BATES COUNTY 4-H’ERS SCORE BIG AT OZARK EMPIRE FAIR
(BUTLER, MO – July 25, 2014) 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 24-August 2, in Springfield. With a total of 69 exhibits taken to the fair, the local 4-H’ers brought home 2 Grand Champion ribbons and 2 Reserve Champion ribbons. The Grand Champion recipients are as follows: Allison Jenkins (feed comparison poster) and Maylen Lawson (sheep breed book). Reserve Champions include Micah Patrick (mailboxes photo), Jacob Uptegrove, Reserve Champion, book of (Missouri Wildflowers), Lydia Uptegrove Reserve Champion (Pet First-Aid Kit) and Braxton Wikoff (white potatoes). In addition, Bates County 4-H’ers were awarded 54 blue ribbons, 14 red ribbons and 1 white ribbon.
