Morrow County Fair. Inside: August 28 through September 4, Morrow County Junior Fair Royalty contestants, p.4. Senior Fair Schedule, p.

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1 Morrow County Fair August 28 through September 4, 2017 Inside: Morrow County Junior Fair Royalty contestants, p.4 Senior Fair Schedule, p.6-7 A supplement to Junior Fair Schedule, p.9 Grandstand, Special Events, p.10

2 MORROW COUNTY FAIR The Morrow County Sentinel Wednesday, August 23, 2017

3 The Morrow County Sentinel MORROW COUNTY FAIR Wednesday, August 23, Brandon Strain welcomes visitors to the 2017 Morrow County Fair. The 167th Morrow County Fair is quickly approaching Stunt show, petting zoo among new attractions By Evelyn Long The Sentinel MOUNT GILEAD Brandon Strain, president of the Morrow County Fair Board, is extending an invitation to the 167th edition of the Morrow County Fair. It begins Aug. 28 and winds up on Labor Day, Sept. 4. The Morrow County Fair is one of the few remaining rural fairs in the state of Ohio, said Strain, a six-year member of the fair board, representing Cardington Township. He said a new show, The Northeast Ohio Dukes Stunt Show, will be presented at the grandstand on Sunday, Sept. 3, at 7 p.m. Other new attractions include the Valley Exotics Petting Zoo and the small stage will be the scene of musical entertainment, contests, and other events organized by 95.1 FM and The United Way. These programs are sponsored by Gompf Funeral Service and Monuments. The grandstand will be the site of vehicle contests and shows presented each day. Matinee harness racing will be run Monday and Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. Strain, who has served as board president three years, said donations from an estate are funding improvements in the showers, rest rooms and kitchen area of the Show Arena. We re also placing new track lighting on the section coming out of turns three and four. This is being done so we can put security lights in for the walkway. Strain said the donating family and others will be honored as Outstanding Fair Supporters during a brief ceremony on Tuesday evening before the 6:30 pm king and queen crowning ceremony. Special Days will be Senior Citizens on Tuesday, Aug. 29, when those age 62 and above are admitted free from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Veterans Day, Sunday, Sept. 3, when veterans with proper military ID will be admitted free from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sponsors of the fair include Morrow County Commissioners, Discount Drug Mart, Blackstone Insurance Agency, Inc.; Ramco Rental, Inc., Touchstone Energy by Consolidated Electric, Burkhart Farm Center, Inc., Poet Bio Fuel Refining and Cardington Yutaka Technologies, Inc. Gate admission for persons over six years of age is $6. Season passes can be purchased at the fair office for $25. Youth Tickets for those 7-15 are $15; and junior fair exhibitors/advisors, $5. Children under six, parking and the grandstand are free. Pit passes on the infield at Gate B are $10, but will be limited for the show on Sunday evening. Otterbacher Amusements will be offering the midway rides. These rides are not included with any pass or daily admission and may be purchased from the amusements at the midway. Handicapped parking will be available near the Youth Arena and Gate B Courtesy Photo will be the entry for handicapped only. Other entries can be made from Gate C or the back gate. Referring to the popular camping area, Strain said it is almost full. The Junior Fair Youth Building has a variety of events scheduled, noted Julie Logan, junior fair coordinator. This building also offers 4-H booth and school displays. The fair s run will wind up on Labor Day with the Junior Fair Livestock Sale in the Show Arena and the annual Open Demolition Derby at the grandstand. The Morrow County Historical Society will once again host the log cabin open house throughout the fair. Working in the fair office are board secretary and treasurer, Mary Weiler, and Jean Staiger, Brittany Kruger and Morgan Gompf. Nate Newson is vice president of the fair board. Come on out and meet old friends and make new ones, said Strain. The fair has something for everyone in the family. More information can be found on the fair s web site: morrowcountyfair.org.

4 4 Wednesday, August 23, 2017 MORROW COUNTY FAIR The Morrow County Sentinel Morrow County Junior Fair King, Queen contestants By Evelyn Long The Sentinel The 2017 Morrow County Junior Fair king and queen will be crowned on Tuesday, Aug. 29, in the youth building on the fairgrounds. The program, to begin at 6:30 pm, will be hosted by last year s king and queen, Adam Barrett and Miranda Harvey. Queen candidates are Kayla Barker, Becca Duckworth, Marissa Hall, Andrea Oldham and Alyssa Thompson. Manny Heilman and Jacob Serio are the king candidates. Barker, 16, is a senior at Mount Gilead High School. The daughter of Dan and Becky Barker, she is a nine-year member of the Happy Hemstitchers and Haymakers 4-H Club and has belonged to the Mt. Gilead FFA for three years. Her activities include membership in the National Honor Society, treasurer of the FFA, three years running track and she played varsity basketball three years. Duckworth, 16, is a senior at Northm or High School and the daughter of Anthony and Lisa Duckworth. She is a three-year member of the Northmor FFA and has belonged to the Johnsville Jolly Farmers and Farmerettes 4-H Club for nine years. Other activities include membership on the Morrow County Junior Fair Board where she serves as secretary; current president of the Northmor FFA and president of her 4-H Club. She played varsity basketball and was team captain; ran cross country, was on the softball team and is a Girl Scout. Hall, 17, is a senior at Cardington- Lincoln High School where she is a four-year member of the FFA Chapter, named to the National Honor Society, and the Prom Committee and is a volunteer with the Cardington Food Pantry. She was captain of the varsity volleyball team and belongs to the Book Club and Spanish Club. The daughter of John and Dedra Hall, she belongs to the Morrow County Cattleman s Association and the Ohio Angus Association where she was named Miss Ohio Angus. Oldham, 16, is the daughter of Robert and Dana Oldham. She is a 2017 graduate of Cardington-Lincoln High School and a six-year member of the Free-4-All 4-H club where she served as reporter/historian and has been a member of the Cardington Book Club (four years) and the FFA Chapter three years. She is enrolled at Marion Technical College. Thompson, 17, is a senior at Highland High School where she played softball, belongs to the Youth and Government, the school Book Club, junior leaders. She is a three-year member of the Junior Fair Board and is president of the America s Country Farmers 4-H Club where she has held membership for nine years. The daughter of Steve and Mindy Wilczynski, Alyssa participates in the Trash Bash, her church food pantry and had a role in her church Christmas play. Heilman, 17, is a senior at Northmor Local High School. The son of Allen and Elizabeth Heilman, he is a threeyear member of the junior fair board and 10-year member of the Johnsville Jolly Farmers and Farmerettes. He belongs to the FFA, the Honors Choir, the marching and pep bands; the National Honor Society, and the Morrow County Bee Association. He runs track, cross country and is in the wrestling program. Heilman also founded his school s Chess Club. Serio, 17, is the son of Keven Brandt and Michelle Serio. He is a senior at Highland High School. He is a nineyear member of the Highland Achievers 4-H Club and has served on the junior fair board three years where he is currently the treasurer. He is president of Youth in Government, vice president of the student council and belongs to the Honor Society. Other member-ships include junior See ROYALTY 5 Kayla Barker Marissa Hall Becca Duckworth Andrea Oldham Bennington Glen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center The Villas Assisted Living 825 State Route 61, Marengo, Ohio or toll free BEN-GLEN

5 The Morrow County Sentinel MORROW COUNTY FAIR Wednesday, August 23, Morrow county fairgrounds map Alyssa Thompson Manny Heilman Royalty Jacob Serio From page 4 leaders; State Ambassadors; Capital Challenge and he is the county representative to the Citizenship-Washington- Focus trip. Prior to the coronation ceremony, the annual Royalty Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. in the Youth Building when Commodity Ambassadors from Ohio fairs will join those from Morrow County as guests. It will hosted by the mothers of the 2016 king and queen. Sponsoring the dinner will be the Morrow County Cattleman s Association; Morrow County Pork Producers, the Morrow County Dairy Association and the Junior Fair Board, Julie Logan, junior fair coordinator. We would like to wish all the fair goers and participants a safe and enjoyable fair! 41 W. Center St socpeastep@midohio.twcbc.com Music Activities Meals Transportation Home Maker Chappy s hydraulics, llc Hydraulic Hose Specialists You Breakum We Makum We now make care & truck break hoses! Weatherhead Hydraulic Hoses Fittings WixFilters Strobe Lights Spray-9 Products Hydraulic Cylinders Repaired 309 A N. Main St. (740) Emergency (740) Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm Sat: 8am-Noon

6 6 Wednesday, August 23, 2017 MORROW COUNTY FAIR The Morrow County Sentinel The 2017 morrow county SENIOR FAIR SCHEDULE Monday, August 28 Morrow County Commissioners Day 8-10 a.m..candies & Baked Goods in Place (Arts and Crafts Building) 4 p.m..official Opening of the Fair 4:30 p.m.. Harness Racing (Grandstand) 8 p.m..farm Products Judging (Arts and Crafts Building) Tuesday, August 29 Discount Drug Mart Day Senior Citizens Day until 4 p.m. 9:30 a.m...open Swine Show and Judging (Show Arena) 12 p.m. Draft Horse, Pony, & Mule Classes (Draft Horse Arena) 1 p.m... Flower and Garden Club Judging (Floral Hall) 3 p.m...encore & Mavis Baker (Small Stage) 5 p.m...swine Breeders Picnic 5 p.m...mike Bishop - Hypnotist (Small Arena) 4:30 p.m. Harness Racing (Grandstand) 6 p.m...hot Dog Eating Contest (Small Stage) 6:30 p.m. Talent Show (Following the Outstanding Fair Supporter/Jr. Fair King and Queen Contest (Youth Building) 7 p.m...mike Bishop - Hypnotist (Small Stage) 7 p.m...local Lix (Small Stage) 9 p.m...mike Bishop - Hypnotist (Small Arena) Wednesday, August 30 Blackstone Insurance Agency/Goodville Mutual Casualty Company Bear Hollow Chainsaw Carvers - 4 Shows Today 9 a.m. Open Sheep Show (Sheep Barn) 10 a.m..beef Judging (Show Arena) 1 p.m...sr. Fair Poultry Show (Small Arena) 3-6 p.m...earth Day at the Fair (Small Stage) 6 p.m..mike Bishop Hypnotist (Small Stage) 7 p.m..watermelon Eating Contest - Sponsored by Kroger (Small Stage) 7:30 p.m. School Bus & Truck Figure 8 Racing (Grandstand) 7 p.m...jake Binegar Acoustic Concert (Small Arena) 9 p.m...mike Bishop Hypnotist Thursday, August 31 RAMCO Rental Day Bear Hollow Chainsaw Carvers - 4 Shows Today 9:30 a.m...dairy, Pygmy & Angora Goat Show (Small Animal Arena) 11 a.m. Food Fun Day (Youth Building) 12 p.m. Morrow County Draft Horse Hitch Classes (Draft Arena) 1-3 p.m..dog Show (Pavilion) 4 p.m...knight Tyme Music DJ (Small Stage) 6 p.m...pizzaburg Pizza Eating Contest (Small Stage) 7-9 p.m..double K Acoustic (Small Stage) 8 p.m...rough Truck (Grandstand) Friday, September 1 Touchstone Energy Day by Consolidated Electric Cooperative Inflatables Sponsored by Dayspring Wesleyan Church at East side of Youth Building 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Bear Hollow Chainsaw Carvers - 4 Shows Today 1 p.m..flower Judging (Floral Hall) 3 p.m. Mr. Puppet (Small Stage) 4 p.m. Whetstone CopyCats (Small Stage) 5 p.m..mr. Puppet 6 p.m..frozen Tees Pizzaburg & WVXG (Small Stage) 7 p.m...truck Pull (Grandstand) 7:30 p.m.-close Mark Mahan Project Roundtable (Small Stage) Saturday, September 2 Burkhart Farm Center Day Inflatables Sponsored by Dayspring Wesleyan Church at East side of Youth Building 12-9 p.m a.m...pie Check-In (Arts and Crafts Building) 9:30 a.m...market and Meat Goat Breeding Show (following Market Show in Small Animal Arena) 10 a.m...dairy Show (Show Arena) 11 a.m..pie Judging (Arts and Crafts Building) 12 p.m. Goat Picnic (Goat Barn) 4:30 p.m...pie and Cake Auction (Small Stage) 6 p.m..pizzaburg Wing Eating Contest (Small Stage) 6 p.m..antique Tractor Parade (Grandstand) 7 p.m...ostpa Tractor and Truck Pull (Grandstand) Stop in for all your car and truck care needs! Mt. Gilead 90 E. Marion MarenGo 4520 Sr Capitol Theatre W. High St. Mt. Gilead, Ohio SHOWINGS: Fridays: 5 pm & 8 pm Saturdays & Sundays: 2 pm, 5 pm & 8 pm TICKETS: $3 Matinee $4 Evening Shows

7 The Morrow County Sentinel MORROW COUNTY FAIR Wednesday, August 23, The 2017 morrow county SENIOR FAIR SCHEDULE 7 p.m. Coal Canyon (Small Stage) 8-11 p.m. Square Dance (Youth Building) Sunday, September 3 Poet BioFuel Refining Day Veterans Day until 4 p.m. 8 a.m...church Services (Youth Building) 12 p.m. Parade (Grandstand) 12 p.m. Mary St. Clair/Ezekiel s Call (Small Stage) 12:30 p.m. Junior Fair Awards/Morrow County Bands (Grandstand) 2 p.m..veterans Progra.m. (Grandstand) 4:30 p.m...pedal Tractor Pull (Pavilion) 6 p.m..watermelon Eating Contest - Sponsored by Kroger (Small Stage) 7 p.m..northeast Dukes of Hazzard Show (Grandstands) 7 p.m..oolong Gurus on Reverb Nation (Small Stage) 7-10 p.m. Karaoke with Lee (Youth Building) 8 p.m. approx. start.open Freestyle Reining Monday, September 4 Cardington Yutaka Day 10 a.m. Garden Tractor Pull (Grandstand) 10 a.m. Large Animal Livestock Sale (Show Arena) 10 a.m. Small Animal Livestock Sale (Small Arena) 4:30 p.m..open Demolition Derby (Grandstand) * Events and times subject to change Midway Open Tues. August 29 - Monday Sept p.m. Monday, September 4.12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Rides Close Daily 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Sentinel File Photos Games attract visitors to the fair. WALDO 6720 Gillette Road Waldo, OH (740) (800) RICHWOOD Kinney Pike Richwood, OH (740) (800) DELAWARE 110 Lake Street Delaware, OH (740) (800) Be sure to visit us online: facebook.com/ohigro Julie Stake, Agent A REVOLUTION IN INSURANCE 38 W. CENTER STREET, P.O. BOX 330 MT. GILEAD, OHIO PH: FAX: Questions, comments or concerns please call

8 8 Wednesday, August 23, 2017 MORROW COUNTY FAIR The Morrow County Sentinel Enjoy the 2017 Morrow County Fair Stop by our booth on Sept, 1 st from 12:00-3:00 for a FREE giveaway*, caricature drawing, face painting and twisted balloons! 81 Years of serving our MeMbers! *while supplies last

9 The Morrow County Sentinel MORROW COUNTY FAIR Wednesday, August 23, The 2017 morrow county junior FAIR SCHEDULE Saturday, August 26 Booth Set Up 9 a.m p.m. Sunday, August 27, 2017 Booth Set Up 1-4 p.m. Pen Set Up (NO ANIMALS) p.m. Monday, August 28 Move In All Livestock 9 a.m.- 7 p.m. Booth Completion..9 a.m.-8 p.m. ALL OF THE FOLLOWING IN THE YOUTH BUILDING: Exhibitor Check-In, Jr. Fair Passes, King and Queen Voting (Youth Building)..9 a.m. - 8 p.m. FFA Crop & Vegetable Judging.9 a.m.-noon FFA Shop Project Check In 9-11 a.m. Market Hog Weigh-In (Main Arena) 2:30-7:30 p.m. Market Goat Weigh-In (Sheep Barn).4-5:30 p.m. Market La.m.b Weigh-In (Sheep Barn)..5:30-7:30 p.m. Market Beef Weigh-In (Cattle Barn) 5:30-7:30 p.m. All Poultry Check In/Weigh-In (Poult 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. All Rabbit Check In/Weigh-In (Rabbit Barn) 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Horse and Pony King and Queen Contest (Horse Arena).6 p.m. All Junior Fair Projects in Place..8 p.m. Vet Check starts after horse races (Cattle Barn First) Tuesday, August 29 Finish Vet Check if Needed, 9 a.m. Swine BBR Show (Show Arena) 9:30 a.m. All ABC Horse Judging (Horse Arena) 9:30 a.m. Western Showmanship.15 minutes after above Western Pleasure minutes after above Draft Horse Showmanship (Draft Arena)..11 a.m. Rabbit Showmanship (Small Arena) 9:30 a.m. Royalty Dinner (Youth Building).5 p.m. King & Queen Presentation (Youth Building) 6:30 p.m. Youth Sheep Lead-In (Main Arena) 7:30 p.m. Rabbit/Poultry Costume Contest (Small Arena). 8 p.m. Talent Show (TBA) 8 p.m. Dance (Youth Building - open to public) 9-11 p.m. Wednesday, August 30 Grand Entry/King & Queen Presentation (Horse Arena)..9:30 a.m. Jr Fair Horse Contest (Horse Arena)..10:30 a.m. Poultry Show (Small Arena).9:30 a.m. Beef Breeding Show (Show Arena).10 a.m. Beef Showmanship (Show Arena) 4:30 p.m. Market Beef Show (Show Arena) 6 p.m. Clover Buds Parade Sign Up (Youth Building).6 p.m. Clover Buds on Parade (Youth Building) 6:30 p.m. Thursday, August 31 Dairy, Pygmy, and Angora Goat Show (Small Arena)..9:30 a.m. English Showmanship(Horse Arena).9 a.m. English Show/Walk-Trot (Horse Arena) After above Beef Feeder Showmanship and Classes (Main Arena) 9:30 a.m. Food Fun Day Contest (Youth Building).11 a.m. La.m.b Barbecue (La.m.b Arena)..Noon Dairy Feeder Showmanship and Classes (Main Arena)...1 p.m. Sheep Breeding Show (Sheep Arena). 1 p.m. Dog Show (Small STage Pavilion)...2 p.m. Goat Obstacle/Costume Contest (Small Arena)..5 p.m. Sheep Showmanship (Main Arena)..4:30 p.m. Market La.m.b Show (Show Arena)..6 p.m. Friday, September 1, Breeding and Market Rabbit Show (Show Arena) 9:30 a.m. Contest Horse Show (Horse Arena)..9:30 a.m. Barnyard Olympics (Small Arena).2 p.m. Saturday, September 2 Market and Meat Goat Breeding Show (Small Arena)..9:30 a.m. Horse Pleasure Versatility (Horse Arena).,.9:30 a.m. Dairy Cattle Show (Show Arena).. 10 a.m. Trail/Trail in Hand (Horse Arena)..11 a.m. Goat Potluck (Goat Barn).Noon Contest Versatility Class (Horse Arena). 2 p.m. Swine Showmanship (Show Arena).3 p.m. Horse Awards (Horse Arena).5 p.m. Market Swine Show (Show Arena)...5 p.m. Sunday, September 3 Church Service (Youth Building)..8 a.m. Jr. Fair Awards/County Bands (Grandstand)..TBA Parade (Grandstand).TBA Horse & Pony Races..TBA Cattleman s Obstacle Course (Show Arena).3:30 p.m. Style Show (Youth Building).4 p.m. Showman of Showmen 4:30 p.m. Costume Class (Horse Arena). 5 p.m. Freestyle Reining (Horse Arena)..6 p.m. (Open Free Style Reining following Junior Fair) Dairy Cattle Released.8 p.m. Monday, September 4 Elite Project Awards (Show Arena) 9 a.m. Large Animal Sale (Show Arena).10 a.m. Pinewood Derby/Dutch Oven Contest (Youth Building.10 a.m. Small Animal Sale (Small Arena).10 a.m. Stick Horse Show (Horse Barn)..11 a.m. Horse and Pony Projects Released...3 p.m. Jr. Fair Booth Projects Released (Youth Building) 4 p.m. All Poultry & Rabbit Projects out of Barn 6 p.m. Tuesday September 5 Booth Tear Down (Youth Building).10 a.m.-3 p.m. The Sentinel File Photos Rides for all ages.

10 10 Wednesday, August 23, 2017 MORROW COUNTY FAIR The Morrow County Sentinel The 2017 morrow county GRANDSTAND, SPECIAL EVENTS Monday, August 28 4:30 p.m. Harness Racing at the Grandstands Sponsored by Ohio Fair Racing Conference Tuesday, August 29 Discount Drug Mart Day 3 p.m. - Encore and Mavis Baker at Small Stage 4:30 p.m. - Harness Racing at the Grandstands Sponsored by Ohio Fair Racing Conference 5 p.m. - Mike Bishop Hypnotist at Small Stage 6 p.m. - Hot Dog Eating Contest at Small Stage 6:30 p.m. - Outstanding Fair Supporter and Jr. Fair King and Queen Presentation at the Youth Building 7 p.m. - Mike Bishop Hypnotist 7 p.m. - Local Lix at Small Stage 9 p.m. - Mike Bishop Hypnotist at Small Stage Wednesday, August 30 Blackstone Insurance/Goodville Mutual Casualty Company Bear Hollow Chainsaw Carvers - 4 shows today All carvings will be auctioned off at the end of the fair. 3-6 p.m. - Earth day at the Fair at the Small Stage 6 p.m. - Mike Bishop Hypnotist at Small Stage 7 p.m. - Watermelon Eating Contest at Small Stage Sponsored by Kroger. 7:30 p.m. - Jake Binegar Acoustic Concert at Small Arena 7:30 p.m. School Bus & Truck Figure 8 Races at the Grandstands 9 p.m. - Mike Bishop Hypnotist Thursday, August 31 Bear Hollow Chainsaw Carvers - 4 shows today All carvings will be auctioned off at the end of the fair. 1-3 p.m. - Dog Show at the Pavilion 4 p.m. - Knight Tyme Music DJ at Small Stage 6 p.m. - Pizzaburg Pizza Eating Contest at Small Stage 7-9 p.m. - Double K Acoustic at Small Stage 8 p.m. Rough Truck at the Grandstands Friday, September 1 Touchstone Energy Day by Consolidated Electric Company Bear Hollow Chainsaw Carvers - 4 shows today All carvings will be auctioned off at the end of the fair p.m. Dayspring Wesleyan Church Inflatables near the Youth Building 3 p.m. - Mr. Puppet at Small Stage 4 p.m. - Whetstone Copy Cats at Small Stage 5 p.m. - Mr. Puppet at Small Stage 6 p.m. - Frozen Tees at Small Stage 7 p.m. - Truck Pulls at the Grandstands 7:30 p.m. - Mark Mahan Project Roundtable at the Small Stage Saturday, September 2 Burkhart Farm Center Day 12-9 p.m. - Dayspring Wesleyan Church Inflatables near the Youth Building 12 p.m. - Deadline for Parade Entries at the Sr Fair Office 4:30 p.m. - Pie & Cake Auction at the Small Stage 6 p.m. - Pizzaburg Wing Eating Contest at Small Stage 6 p.m. - Antique Tractor Parade at Grandstand 7 p.m.- Coal Canyon at the Small Stage 7 p.m. - OSTPA Tractor and Truck Pull at the Grandstand 8-11 p.m. - Square Dance at the Youth Building. Picture Sunday, September 3 Poet Bio Fuel Refining Day 12 p.m. - Parade at the Grandstands 12 p.m. - Mary St Clair/Ezekiel s Call at Small Stage 12:30 p.m. - Morrow County Bands and Jr. Fair Awards Program at the Grandstands 2 p.m. - Veterans Progra.m. at the Grandstands 4:30 p.m. - Pedal Tractor Pull at the Pavilion 6 p.m. - Watermelon Eating Contest at Small Stage Sponsored by Kroger 7 p.m. - Oolong Gurus on Reverb Nation at Small Stage 7 p.m. - Northeast Dukes of Hazzard Show at the Grandstands 8 p.m. - Open Freestyle Reining Monday, September 4 Cardington Yutaka Technologies Day 10 a.m. - Garden Tractor Pull at the Grandstands 10 a.m. - Large Livestock Sale at the Show Arena 10 a.m. - Small Livestock Sale at the Small Arena 4:30 p.m. - Open Demolition Derby at the Grandstands REFRIGERATION: WALK-IN COOLERS ICE MACHINES Residential Commercial Industrial Service & Installation LOCAL TOLL FREE WE SERVICE ALL MAKES AND MODELS MOBILE/MODULAR HOMES FUEL OIL FURNACES BOILERS GEOTHERMAL TOTAL ZONE SYSTEM Financing available with credit approval Commercial Leasing Program Major Credit Cards Accepted Ohio Lic. #

11 The Morrow County Sentinel MORROW COUNTY FAIR Wednesday, August 23, Key Ministries to kick off Morrow County Fair By Evelyn Long The Sentinel Key Ministries of Morrow County will conduct a Singspiration service on Sunday evening Aug. 27, to kick off the Morrow County Fair. The service will begin at 7 p.m. and will be conducted from the small stage with the Spangler Sisters/Country Travelers in charge. Because the fair will not be officially opened there will be no charge to enter the fairgrounds. Key Ministries will also host a tent during fair week and invites people to stop and visit. There will be fresh, cold water, crosses and face painting offered free at the tent. Visitors are invited to stop, rest and share fellowship. Food, fun await you at the fair By Anthony Conchel The Sentinel I love county fairs. And what s not to love about corn dogs, dozen of 4-H projects on display and of course, my big draw, harness racing. The Morrow County Fair, which opens Aug. 28 and ends Sept. 4, Anthony Conchel truly has something for everyone. Games, rides, food and more await us next week. I didn t grow up on a farm and never took part in a county fair. But I attended the Jefferson County Fair in eastern Ohio almost every summer as a kid. My aunt knew a prominent farming family near Smithfield and we would go on our annual trek into the country. I couldn t wait to escape the smell of the steel mills for that of fresh cattle and pig manure. Seriously. It didn t bother me then and now 50 years later it still doesn t offend my olfactory senses. Anyway, that is often overpowered by the smell of fried foods corn dogs, elephant ears and Twinkies. Yum. In fact the only thing that can ruin a county fair is bad weather, namely rain. I ve covered a few fairs in the north central Ohio region over the years and dodged many a raindrop. The other weather issue can be oppressive heat. I covered the Crawford County Fair several years ago and it was hot. I mean blazing hot every day, with temperatures in the 90s and humid. Yuck. It was just plain miserable. People were on the verge of passing out and several hogs died as a result of the heat. I d get there at 9 a.m. and by 9:30 I was soaked in sweat. Needless to say, I brought a change of clothing after the first day. Finally a nice downpour of rain hit on Thursday afternoon and cooled us all off. This year s edition of the Morrow County Fair has plenty of entertainment rough trucks, eating contests and a petting zoo for youngsters for you to enjoy. I ll be there about every day. Hope you are too. Just bring a comfortable pair of shoes to walk around the fairgrounds and maybe throw an umbrella in the car just for good measure. Hinkle s Marengo Hardware Come In & Take a look at our inventory! 20 S. Main St. Marengo If you don t see it - We can get it! E. High St. Mt. Gilead, OH

12 12 Wednesday, August 23, 2017 MORROW COUNTY FAIR The Morrow County Sentinel See You There! 2017 Morrow County Fair Daily Livestock Shows, Small Stage Entertainment and FOOD! August 28 - September 4 * Mount Gilead, OH MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 2017 Morrow County Commissioners Day 4:30 P.M. Harness Racing at the Grandstands Sponsored by Ohio Fair Racing Conference TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2017 Sr. Citizens Day Until 4:00 PM Discount Drug Mart Day 4:30 PM - Harness Racing at the Grandstands Sponsored by Ohio Fair Racing Conference WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2017 Blackstone Insurance/Goodville Mutual Casualty Company Bear Hollow Chainsaw Carvers - 4 shows today All carvings will be auctioned off at the end of the fair. 7:30 PM - Jake Binegar Acoustic Concert at Small Arena 7:30 PM School Bus & Truck Figure 8 Races at the Grandstands 9:00 PM - Mike Bishop Hypnotist THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2017 Ramco Rental Day Bear Hollow Chainsaw Carvers - 4 shows today 8:00 PM Rough Truck at the Grandstands FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 Touchstone Energy Day (by Consolidated Electric Company) 7:00 PM - Truck Pulls at the Grandstands Valley Exotics - All Day Bear Hollow - 3 Shows SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2017 Burkhart Farm Center Day 7:00 PM - OSTPA Tractor and Truck Pull at the Grandstands SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2017 Veterans Day Until 4:00 PM Poet Bio Fuel Refining Day 12:00 PM - Parade at the Grandstands 12:30 PM - Morrow County Bands and Jr. Fair Awards Program at the Grandstands 2:00 PM - Veterans Program at the Grandstands 7:00 PM - Northeast Dukes of Hazzard Show at the Grandstands 8:00PM- Open Freestyle Reining MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2017 Cardington Yutaka Technologies Day 10:00 AM- Garden Tractor Pull at the Grandstands 10:00AM- Large Livestock Sale at the Show Arena 10:00AM- Small Livestock Sale at the Small Arena 4:30 PM - Open Demolition Derby at the Grandstands Fair Information Daily Admission (over 6 yrs.) $6.00 Season Pass (age 16 & Over) for the week $25.00 Youth Pass (ages 7-15 yrs.) for the week $15.00 Pit Passes $10.00 (ALL AGES) Children 6 & under, parking & grandstand FREE Midway Rides by Otterbacher Amusements, wristbands $10.00 per day. Rides closed 5-6 pm daily Midway Rides are not included with any passes or daily admission 195 S. Main Street, Mt. Gilead, Ohio No refunds or pass replacement For more information visit