Fair results listed Fair a success in spite of ride snafu Despite a last minute cancellation that left the midway attraction with fewer rides than expected, the Alleghany County Fair was a success this year. Fair Chairperson Theresa Williams said that attendance was down a bit from last year. The final totals and the total money raised was not available as of presstime Tuesday. Williams said that the committee will be tallying all the figures after the last part of the fair, the demolition derby, which is scheduled for Sept. 23. The company providing midway entertainment had a subcontractor that was scheduled to bring rides cancel out, leaving the local fair with few rides than expected.

Fun at the Fair - The Twister (above), a spinning and colorful ride, proved to be one of the top midway attractions at the fair.

In the photo at left, Aaron Ray Tomkins guides "Calico" the cow around the ring during the Northwest District Dairy Show last Saturday. Tomkins took first place overall in senior showmanship.

Williams said she would invite anyone in the community to come join the fair committee to help put on next year's event and find better midway entertainment. "It's not an easy task," she noted. "You have to get what's coming through this area." As for the rest of the fair, Williams said things were successful this year. "The committee has worked hard to improve the livestock shows," Williams said. "That's what the committee is proud about. That's what we're trying to do is promote agriculture." Weather was a concern early in the week, but Williams said, "It turned out to be a nice week in the long run."

Fair Winners

Apple Pie Contest
Best Overall Pie, Faye Reeves; Prettiest Pie, Pat Frost; Tastiest Pie, Betty Boyer; Best Old Fashioned Pie, Eileen Elrod.

Lawnmower Races
Modified riding mowers: first place, Larry McCann; second place, Dickie McKnight; third place, Mike Tompkins.
Stock riding mowers: first place, William Crouse; second place, Richard Nichols; third place, Wendy Crouse.
Push mowers: first place, Michael Lyall. Kids' Push Pull or Pedal Toy: first place, Carson Long.
Professionals: first place, Bob Cleveland; second place, Allen Elder; third place, Sam Mitchell; fourth place, Jim Poden; fifth place, Dwayne Ferguson.

Pet Show Winners:
Adults: first place, Amy Moore; second place, Sherry Edwards; third place, Myra Ducharme.
Youth: first place, Brittany Broman; second place, Sarah Garbade; third place, Abbey Brooks.

Christmas Tree & Wreath Decorating Contest
Adult Organizations: first place, Alleghany Horseman's Association; second place, New Hope Basket Club; third place, Girl Scout Service Unit #172.
Youth Organizations: first place, Alleghany FFA Chapter; second place, Girl Scout Troop #467; third place, Alleghany High School Art Club.

Decorated Wreaths
Adult: first place, Debbie Sturgill; second place, Rosalie Marlow.
Youth: first place, Kelsey Long; second place, Jake Gentry; third place, Jessica Gentry.

Horse Showmanship:
Peewee - Karly Souther.
Junior - first place, Nicole Danley; second place, Lacey Jaye Souther.
Intermediate - first place, Lindsey Park; second place, John Young; third place, Megan Williams.
Senior - first place, Heather Williams.
Filly - 2 yrs & under: first place, Heather Williams.
Mare - 2-5 years: first place, Basil Watson; second place, Heather Williams.
Mare - 6 years and older: first place, Heather Williams; second place, John Young; third place, Karly Souther; fourth place, Nicole Danley.
Gelding - 3-5 years: first place, Basil Watson; second place, Heather Williams; third place, Meagan Williams.
Gelding - 6 years or older: first place, Nicole Danley; second place, Lindsey Park; third place, Heather Williams.
Stallion (Adults Only): first place, Naasson Williams; second place, Basil Watson.

SHEEP SHOW WINNERS
Peewee Showmanship: Karly Souther, Luke Souther, Bridgette Sturgill, Krista Wolfe, Evan Walker, Carrie Lynne Wolford, Michael Hoover, Ginny Brasfield, Zack Cole, Nathan Cox, Heath Danley, Hunter Danley, Nicole Danley, Rebecca Feeney Lewis, Dustin Mabe, Kaitlin Mann, Marah Nelson, Claire Roudabush, Mara Tilley.
Junior Showmanship: first place, Adam Marshall; second place, Heather Hoover; third place, Natalie Lewis; fourth place, Ashley Haigler; fifth place, Kayla Flinchum; sixth place, Hannah Haynes.
Senior Showmanship: first place, Christopher Haigler; second place, Ben Roudabush; third place, Elizabeth Yokley; fourth place, Melissa Hayes; fifth place, Jessica Brasfield; sixth place, Sallie Brasfield.

Market Lamb
ML-1: first place, Lora Young; second place, Shawn Meredith; third place, Kait Roudabush.
ML-2: first place, Christopher Haigler; second place, Kait Roudabush; third place, Adam Marshall.
ML-3: first place, John Young; second place, Jade Bullins; third place, Zach Yokley.
ML-4: first place, Jessica Brasfield; second place, Heather Hoover; third place, Christopher Haigler
ML-5: first place, Ashley Haigler; second place, Sallie Brasfield; third place, Ginny Brasfield. >ML-6: first place, Jessica Brasfield; second place, Ben Roudabush; third place, Ginny Brasfield.
ML-7: first place, Heather Hoover; second place, Christopher Haigler; third place, Hannah Haynes.

Replacement Ewe Lambs
Junior Lambs born after March 1: first place, Jessica Walker; second place, Hannah Haynes; third place, Marah Nelson. Intermediate Lambs born January 1 to March 1: first place, Heather Hoover; second place, Hannah Haynes; third place, Heather Hoover.
Senior Lambs born before January 1: first place, Megan Birdsell; second place, Tyler Stafford.
Ewes
Yearling: first place, Jessica Brasfield; second place, Dustin Mabe; third place, Marah Nelson.
Ewes 2 yrs and over: first place, Hannah Haynes; second place, Daniel Baker; third place, Megan Birdsell.

BEEF SHOW
Junior Showmanship: first place, Lacey Jaye Souther; second place, Shawn Meredith.
Senior Showmanship: first place, Megan Birdsell; second place, Summer Baker; third place, Aaron Ray Tompkins.

Beef - Any Breed
Market Steer: first place, Summer Baker; second place, Megan Birdsell; third place, Lacey Jaye Souther.
Replacement Heifers born after March 1, 1999: first place, Megan Birdsell; second place, Summer Baker; third place, Lacey Jaye Souther; fourth place, Aaron Ray Tompkins.
Replacement Heifers born between Oct. 1, 1998 and Feb. 28, 1999: first place, Megan Birdsell; second place, Shawn Meredith; third place, Summer Baker; fourth place, Nicole Danley.
Yearling Heifers born between Oct.1, 1997 and Sept. 30, 1998: first place, Summer Baker; second place, Shawn Meredith; third place, Megan Birdsell.
2 Year Old Cows: first place, Summer Barker; second place, Megan Birdsell.

GOAT SHOW WINNERS
Peewee Showmanship: Sara Hutchins, Luke Souther, Karly Souther, Bridgette Sturgill, Danny DeBord.
Junior Showmanship: first place, Shawn Meredith; second place, John Young; third place, Lacey Jaye Souther; fourth place, Tyler Stafford; fifth place, Brittany Sturgill; sixth place, Bobbie Hutchins.
Senior Showmanship: first place, Megan Birdsell; second place, Lora Young; third place, David Boyer; fourth place, Lindsey Billings; fifth place, Summer Baker; sixth place, A.J. Todd.
Market Kid-Any Weight: first place, John Young; second place, A.J. Todd; third place, Megan Birdsell.

Breeding Does
Kids: first place, Bobbie Hutchins; second place, Megan Birdsell; third place, John Young.
Yearling: first place, Shawn Meredith; second place, Bobbie Hutchins; third place, Summer Barker.
2 Years Old and Older: first place, Shawn Meredith; second place, Summer Baker; third place, Megan Birdsell.

ALLEGHANY COUNTY DAIRY SHOW WINNERS
Peewee Showmanship: Dylan Atwood, Evan Atwood, Alvin Evans, Bobby Evans, Daniel Fender, Sara Hutchins, Chantel Smith, Shay Smith, Caleb Spurlin, Bridgette Sturgill, Mara Tilley, James Tompkins, Morgan Tompkins, Sara Hutchins.
Junior Showmanship: first place, Hillary Overbay; second place, Bobbie Hutchins; third place, Chase Smith; fourth place, Brittany Sturgill; fifth place, Desiree Smith; sixth place, Dustin Phipps.
Senior Showmanship: first place, Aaron Ray Tompkins; second place, Justin Dalton; third place, Kim Little; fourth place, Josh Younce; fifth place, Tasha Edwards; sixth place, Chris Fender.
Baby Calf: first place, Dustin Phipps; second place, Daniel Fender; third place, Bridgette Sturgill.
Junior Calf: first place, Megan Birdsell; second place, Justin Dalton; third place, Aaron Ray Tompkins.
Intermediate Calf: first place, Aaron Ray Tompkins; second place, Aaron Ray Tompkins; third place, Tasha Edwards.
Senior Calf: first place, Kim Little; second place, Hillary Overbay; third place, Bobbie Hutchins.
Summer Yearling: first place, Aaron Ray Tompkins; second place, Chase Smith.
Junior Yearling: first place, Aaron Ray Tompkins; second place, Chase Smith.
Winter Yearling: first place, Chase Smith.
Senior Yearling: first place, Megan Birdsell; second place, Kim Little.
Cow 2 Years Old: first place, Aaron Ray Tompkins; second place, Mara Tilley.
Cows 3 Years Old: first place, Aaron Ray Tompkins; second place, Josh Younce; third place, Megan Birdsell.
Dry Cow Over 2 Years Of Age: first place, Megan Birdsell; second place, Kim Little; third place, Aaron Ray Tompkins.
Holstein Steer/Bull: first place, Megan Birdsell; second place, Megan Birdsell; third place, Aaron Ray Tompkins.
Senior Champion - Junior & Open: Aaron Ray Tompkins.
Junior Champion - Junior & Open: Megan Birdsell.
Junior Reserve Champion - Junior: Kim Little.
Grand Champion - Junior & Open: Aaron Ray Tompkins.
 
 

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