Powder River Examiner -

By PR Extension Office

"You can't beat our fair," exclaimed one fairgoer, "the talent is amazing and you know every exhibitor."

The fair, scheduled earlier this year than in years past, held its own for the quality of items entered. The number of exhibits were up in several areas including quilts, handwork and photography. Thanks to the work of superintendents Bonnie Lyda and Linda Bird, quilts decorated the walls of the community center including a magnificent king size quilt made by local quilter and artist, Elaine Allen.

Don Birkholz entered blueberries in Open Class Garden for the first time in the history of the Powder River County Fair. Don explained that it takes about six conditions to grow blueberries in Powder River County, and Don would know since he has also grown perhaps the only peaches and only sweet potatoes in Powder River County.

Another fairgoer recognized and appreciated the involvement of the entire community in creating a county fair.

It really takes each and every one to create a successful county fair. The open class results are as follows:

Grand Champion Adult Crafts: Tedi Jo Williams

Reserve Grand Champion Adult Crafts: Mike Copps

Grand Champion Youth Crafts: Quincy Emmons

Reserve Grand Champion Youth Crafts: Garrison Walker

OVERALL GRAND CHAMPION CRAFTS: Tedi Jo Williams

OVERALL RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION CRAFTS: Mike Copps

Grand Champion Adult Flowers: Don Birkholz

Reserve Grand Champion Adult Flowers: Don Birkholz

Grand Champion Youth Flowers: Tizer Barnhart

Grand Champion Adult Plants: Vera Clements

Reserve Grand Champion Adult Plants: Don Birkholz

Grand Champion Adult Arrangements: Nikala Smith

Reserve Grand Champion Adult Arrangements: Nikala Smith

OVERALL GRAND CHAMPION FLORAL: Don Birkholz

OVERALL RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FLORAL: Vera Clements

Grand Champion Adult Garden: Carol Greenwood

Reserve Grand Champion Adult Garden: Heidi Strickland

Grand Champion Youth Garden: Tizer Barnhart

Grand Champion Adult Fruits: Don Birkholz

Reserve Grand Champion Adult Fruits: Don Birkholz

Grand Champion Adult Herbs: Heidi Strickland

Reserve Grand Champion Adult Herbs: Don Birkholz

OVERALL GRAND CHAMPION GARDEN: Don Birkholz

OVERALL RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION GARDEN: Heidi Strickland

Grand Champion Adult Art: Ann Emmons

Reserve Grand Champion Adult Art: Blondie Woolston

Grand Champion Professional Art: Connie Barnhart

Reserve Grand Champion Professional Art: Lana Smith

Grand Champion Young Adult Art: Alivia Landa

Reserve Grand Champion Young Adult Art: Michaley Knapp

Grand Champion Youth Art: Jesse Barnhart

Reserve Grand Champion Youth Art: Sophie Ostendorf

OVERALL GRAND CHAMPION ART: Connie Barnhart

OVERALL RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION ART: Lana Smith

OVERALL GRAND CHAMPION YOUTH ART: Alivia Landa

OVERALL RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION YOUTH ART: Jesse Barnhart

Grand Champion Adult Foods: Carol Greenwood

Reserve Grand Champion Adult Foods: Carol Greenwood

Grand Champion Youth Foods: Tori Emmons

Reserve Grand Champion Youth Foods: Karsey Emmons

OVERALL GRAND CHAMPION FOODS: Carol Greenwood

OVERALL RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FOODS: Tori Emmons

Grand Champion Children Photography: Josie Emmons

Reserve Grand Champion Photography: Karsey Emmons

Grand Champion Amateur Photography: Craig Appleman

Reserve Grand Champion Amateur Photography: Abbey Barnhart

Grand Champion Advanced Amateur Photography: Tammy Jackman

Reserve Grand Champion Advanced Amateur Photography: Bonnie Lyda & Connie Barnhart

Grand Champion Very Experienced Photography: Kate Ruland

Reserve Grand Champion Very Experienced Photography: Ann Emmons

Grand Champion Extra Large Enlargements: Lana Kay Smith

Reserve Grand Champion Extra Large Enlargements: Christine Appleman

OVERALL GRAND CHAMPION PHOTOGRAPHY: Lana Smith

OVERALL RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION PHOTOGRAPHY: Craig Appleman

Grand Champion Adult Clothing: Annie Brimmer

Reserve Grand Champion Adult Clothing: Ann Emmons

Grand Champion Professional Clothing: Cathy Ruland

Reserve Grand Champion Professional Clothing: Cathy Ruland

Grand Champion Youth Clothing: Layla Brownfield

Reserve Grand Champion Youth Clothing: Layla Brownfield

Grand Champion Adult Handwork: Pat Phillips

Reserve Grand Champion Adult Handwork: Elaine George

Grand Champion Professional Handwork: Elaine George

Reserve Grand Champion Professional Handwork: Elaine George

Grand Champion Adult Quilting: Cathy Ruland

Reserve Grand Champion Adult Quilting: Pat Ridenour

Grand Champion Professional Quilting: Elaine George

Reserve Grand Champion Professional Quilting: Dawn Mraz

OVERALL GRAND CHAMPION CLOTHING & HANDWORK: Cathy Ruland

OVERALL RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION CLOTHING & HANDWORK: Pat Phillips