Judging activities at the Mercer County Fair in Princeton got under way on Wednesday.
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Judging activities at the Mercer County Fair in Princeton got under way on Wednesday.
In the rabbit show, Colten Nelson had the top two entries in the open junior show. An entry by Bryan Hagan placed third.
In the open senior show, Shambree Hagan had the champion buck while Kathleen Young showed the reserve champion. The champion doe belonged to Christopher Priest while the reserve champion was entered by William Young.
In the 4-H/FFA division, Santana Hagan had the champion and reserve champion buck as well as the champion and reserve champion doe. She also had the champion and reserve champion cavies. Miss Hagan?s entry also won best of show and reserve best of show and she received the showmanship award.
All winners in the rabbit show were from Princeton.
In the poultry show, Karly Gray of Hamilton had the champion male turkey while the reserve champion was entered by Dakota Gray of Hamilton. The champion female turkey belonged to Tabitha DeWalt of Hamilton.
The champion and reserve champion male ducks were entered by Kyle Adkinson of Hamilton. Tabitha DeWalt had the grand champion goose.
In the open chicken show, Rachelle Parks of Princeton had the first-place entry. The champion rooster was entered by Cameron Wilson of Princeton and Jarrett Crouse of Cainsville had the reserve champion rooster. Scott Gunderson of Kidder received the champion hen award while the reserve champion hen belonged to Tabitha DeWalt. Cameron Wilson had the grand champion poultry entry while an entry from Jarrett Crouse received reserve champion honors.
Scott Gunderson had the first-place pen of three while Kyle Adkinson?s entry placed second. Gunderson was also named winner of the poultry showmanship award.
Results from the Mercer County Fair baby show:
Girls, 0 to 3 months, Jessica Richman, David and Theresa Richman of Princeton, best sleeper and best personality; Skye Uthe, Kelly and Jerald Uthe of Winston, cutest swimsuit; Jillian Finney, Brian and Gina Finney of Cainsville best overall baby; Rayleigh Snyder, Stacey and Mike Snyder of Lineville, Angel face; and Lacie Lewis, Jason and Traci Lewis of Princeton, cutest smile and prettiest eyes.
Boys, 0 to 3 months, Brayden Clapham, Scott and Amie Clapham of Spickard, cutest swimwear and prettiest eyes; Rory Jacobs, Sarah and Tommy Jacobs of Princeton, best sleeper and Angel face; Jaren Whitney, Joe and Jeanie Whitney of Trenton, cutest smile and best personality.
Girls, 4 to 6 months, Jalessa Solomon, Bryce Bush of Princeton, Angel face; Camie Vaughn, Shane and Hilary Vaughn of Cainsville, prettiest eyes; Maddy Tipton, Shane and Brandi Tipton of Princeton, best personality; Gillian Sapp, Mitch and Trisha Sapp of Princeton, cutest swimwear; and Katelynn Milner, Paul and Kim Milner of Princeton, cutest smile and best overall baby;
Boys, 4 to 6 months, Colton Estes, Mandy and Paul Estes of Princeton, cutest swimwear; Adam Linthacum, Greg and Joeann Linthacum of Bethany, cutest smile and best overall baby; Ramsey Ferrier, Heather and Joe Ferrier of Princeton, best personality; Cade Davidson, Matt and Robin Davidson of Ridgeway, prettiest eyes; and Michael Brown, Mary Ralston and Aaron Brown of Harris, Angel face.
Girls, 7 to 12 months, Maycee Vandiver, Jerred and Vicki Vandiver of McFall, cutest swimwear; Brianan Holtzclaw, Misty Holtzclaw of Ludlow, best personality and best overall baby; Jarica Nelson-McReynolds Alisha McReynolds and Lannie Nelson of Princeton, prettiest eyes; Ashley Foster, Kevin Foster and Amanda Wallace of Princeton, cutest smile; and Nina Aguiniga, Ylena and Roberto Aguiniga of Mercer, Angel face.
Boys, 7 to 12 months, Carson Dalton Burchett, Mike and Monica Burchett of Trenton, prettiest eyes; Kogan Metcalf, Darin and Carol Metcalf of Newtown, Angel face; Connor Lewis, Rhonda Joiner of Spickard, best personality; Brendan Hemenway, Jay and Melody Hemenway of Princeton, cutest smile; Isaiah Morgana, Jamie Gardner and Ricky Morgana of Mercer, cutest swimwear; and Riley Hobbs, Jennifer Hobbs of Princeton, best overall baby.
Girls, 13 to 18 months, Brooke Blanton, Greg and Missy Blanton of Bethany, best overall baby; Payton Willis, Kirk and Terry Ellis of Mercer, cutest swimwear and Angel face; Cortney Goodman, Shelby and Debra Goodman of Newtown, best personality; and Shayla Wilson, Benita Wilson of Bethany, cutest smile and prettiest eyes.
Boys, 13 to 18 months, Ethan O?Neal, Scott and Jo O?Neal of Trenton, best overall baby; Mitchell Hydorn, Matt and Michael Hydorn of Princeton, cutest swimsuit; Logan Dunkin, Greg and Cristal Dunkin of Spickard, Angel face; Whylie Stout, Lee and Dawn Stout of Princeton, best personality; Cameron Jones, Scott and Stacie Jones of Princeton, cutest smile; and Antonio Hernandez, Diana and Antonio Hernandez of Milan, prettiest eyes.
Girls, 19 to 24 months, Lauyrn Waddle, Mark and Dixie Waddle of Cainsville, cutest swimwear; Sydney Webber, Willy and Crissy Webber of Princeton, cutest smile; Chasidy Finney, Brian and Gina Finney of Cainsville, Angel face and best overall baby; and Latorrie Johnson, Derlin and Mary Ellen Johnson of Trenton, best personality.
Boys, 19 to 24 months, Jerod McLain, Joe and Melanie McLain of Cainsville, Angel face; Weston Evans, Dennis and Carrie Evans of Princeton, cutest swimwear; Timothy Metcalf, Darin and Carol Metcalf of Newtown, prettiest eyes; Austin Ferrier, Heather and Joe Ferrier of Princeton, best personality; Jadon Whitney, Joe and Jeanie Whitney of Trenton, best overall baby; and Chance Hertzog, Kim and Dewey Hertzog of Princeton, cutest smile.
Girls, 25 to 36 months, Jasmine Holt, Will and Jody Holt of Princeton, Angel face; Harlie Jones, Gabe and Tina Jones of Tina, cutest swimwear; Jacie Lewis, Jason and Traci Lewis of Princeton, best personality and Angel face; Liberty Cox, Jeff and Tara Cox of Chillicothe, Angel face; Brock Kleinschmidt, scott and Penny Kleinschmidt of Chillicothe, Angel face; Lauren Cox, Shane and Marcia Cox of Princeton, prettiest eyes; and Jessie Service, Jeannette Service of Princeton, cutest smile.
Boys, 25 to 36 months, Austin Dinsmore, Joe and Crystal Dinsmore of Princeton, cutest smile; Cy Uthe, Kelley and Jerald Uthe of Winston, cutest swimwear; Tanner Teal, Jamee and Bryan Teal of Pattonsburg, best personality; Tanner Holtzclaw, Amanda Holtzclaw of Princeton, best overall baby; Trey Gibson, Niki Chambers of Princeton, Angel face; and Criten Morlin, Renae Hart of Bethany, prettiest eyes.
Winners in the baby weightlifting contest were:
One year, Timothy Metcalf of Newtown and Sydney Webber of Princeton.
Two Years, Cy Uthe of Winston and Liberty Cox of Chillicothe.
Three Years, Jaren Richman of Princeton and Hailey Johnson of Princeton.
Four Years, Tanner Whistler of Princeton and Audra Berquist of Princeton.
Five Years, (tie) Cody Clapham and Jason McLain, both of Princeton, and Lauren Stout of Princeton.
Winners in the pedal tractor pull were Lukus Hertzog, 9-12 years; Braden Donelson, 6 to 8 years; and Jason McLain, 3 to 5 years.
In the open class exhibits, Cristal Dunkin of Spickard was named the winner in crafts while Merrissa Mennerlyn of Princeton was the winner in household arts. Jeannine Clark of Mercer took first in household science, Tammie Brundage of Princeton was the winner in farm produce and Mia Nally of Princeton took top honors in floriculture.
Sara Stockwell was named the fair queen and Sarah Cast is the fair princess.
Activities today at the fair included a swine show this morning while the talent show is scheduled for 7 o?clock tonight. A bull ride is planned for 8 o?clock.
Friday?s schedule includes the sheep show at 10 a.m., the Princeton FFA dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. and a free gospel show from 6 to 8 p.m.. There is also a mud run at 7 p.m.