Defiance County Fair Program

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MMA CAGE FIGHTING AUGUST 21, 7:00

TRUCK PULL AUGUST 25, 7:00 DEMO DERBY AUGUST 27, 7:00

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Friday, august 19

Monday, august 22 sponsor of the day: Farm Credit services

9AM-12 PM Art Hall & Ag Bldg Exhibits Move in 1:00 PM Ag Hall Judging and Fine Arts Judging

saturday, august 20 7 - 11 AM 9:00 AM 10:30 AM 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 1 - 5 PM 4 - 9 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM 11:00 PM

Floral Entry move in Grandstand Dedication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grandstand Little Wood Car Derby . . . . . . . . . Midway Entertainment Tent Rides Open, First Floral Judging W .A .R . Wrestling ($5 Grandstand, $7 Ringside) . . . . . . Grandstand Children Choosing Christ . . . . . . . Midway Entertainment Tent Sidewinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Midway Entertainment Tent Bull Riding ($7 Grandstand, $8 Infield) . . . . . . . . . . Grandstand Catholic Mass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Show Arena Midway Closes

7:00 AM 12:00 PM 6:15 PM 6:30 PM 6:50 PM 7 - 9 PM 7:30 PM 11:00 PM

sunday, august 21 7:00 AM 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 1 - 5 PM 2:00 PM

2:00 PM 5 - 7 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7 - 9 PM 8:00 PM 11:00 PM

MMA Cage Fighting ($8 Grandstand, $15 Ringside) . . Grandstand Electric Dream Machine . . . . . . . Midway Entertainment Tent CCCN Queen winner announced Midway Closes

2:00 PM

tuesday, august 23

CanCer awareness day

Gates Open Devotional Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Show Arena Horseshoe Pitching Contest Rides Open Straw Loading Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Infield Children Choosing Christ . . . . . . . Midway Entertainment Tent Conquer Childhood Cancer Now Activities and Electric Dream Machine . . . . . . . Midway Ent . Tent Defiance County Idol plus Luke Mitchell ($5 Grandstand) . . . . . . . . . . . Grandstand Kid’s Pedal Pull . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Show Arena 4-H Horse Committee BBQ Dinner & Music . . . . Horse Arena Martial Arts Demonstration . . . . . Midway Entertainment Tent Sheep Lead and Costume Class . . . . . . Livestock Show Arena Mop Pony Rodeo (Ages 5-9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Horse Arena Cornhole Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Show Arena Registration @ Multipurpose Building at 5:00 PM

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Gates Open Rides Open Presentation of Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grandstand Antique Tractor Parade Parade of Junior Fair Youth Organizations Crowning of 4-H Royalty Art Show Winners Announced Joel Teeple & Ben Elder . . . . . . . Midway Entertainment Tent Show of Bands ($3 Grandstand) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grandstand 4-H/Fairview Young Farmers Pig Catch Midway Closes

senior Citizens' day & Kids' day sponsors of the day: defiance Clinic & Mercy Hospital 7:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 10 AM-3 PM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 11 AM-1 PM 12:00 PM 12 - 1 PM 2 - 4 PM 4 - 5 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7 - 9 PM 11:00 PM

Gates Open Sr . Citizens Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sr . Citizens' Tent Sr . Citizens' Day Program . . . . . . Midway Entertainment Tent Center of Science & Industry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COSI Tent Face Painting (until Noon) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COSI Tent 4-H Fashion Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sr . Citizens' Tent Make Your Own Snack . . . . . . . . . . . . Multipurpose Building Rides Open Senior Citizens' Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sr . Citizen’s Tent Face Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COSI Tent Connor Rose ~ Up & Coming Teen Music Star . . Midway Ent . Tent Scavenger Hunt & Prizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheriff’s Office Harness Racing ($2 Grandstand) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grandstand Free Sno Cones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheriff’s Office Jr . Fair Decorated Rabbit & Poultry Contest . . Strausbaugh Arena NW Show Down Pull-In Beef Show . . . . . . . . . . . . Show Arena Connor Rose ~ Up & Coming Teen Music Star . . Midway Ent . Tent Midway Closes The Crescent-News - July 8, 2011

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wednesday, august 24

(veterans' day) sponsors of the day: defiance Clinic & Mercy Hospital 7:00 AM 10 AM-2 PM 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 4:00 PM 7:00 PM 7 - 9 PM 7:00 PM 9:00 PM 11:00 PM

Gates Open Women's Day Program . . . . . . . . Midway Entertainment Tent Second Floral Judging Rides Open Garden Tractor Pull (Weigh-in @ Noon) . . . . . . . . Grandstand Veterans' Bean Soup Supper . . . . . . . . . . . Sr . Citizens' Tent Xtreme Cheer Challenge ($3 Grandstand) . . . . . . Grandstand (Entertainment to be announced) . . . . . . . . Midway Ent . Tent Mutton Bustin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Show Arena Barn Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Strausbaugh Arena Midway Closes

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tHursday, august 25 7:00 AM 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 3:30 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 7 - 9 PM 11:00 PM

Gates Open Open Class Fun Goat Show . . . . . . . Strausbaugh Show Arena Rides Open 4-H Robotics Demonstration . . . . . . . . Multipurpose Building Kids Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Multipurpose Building Jr Fair Sweepstakes Showmanship Contest . . . . . Horse Arena Truck Pull ($5 Grandstand, $10 Infield) . . . . . . . . . . Grandstand Flat Tire Ambulance . . . . . . . . . . Midway Entertainment Tent Midway Closes

Friday, august 26 7:00 AM 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 6:30 PM 9:00 PM 11:00 PM

Gates Open Junior Fair Livestock Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Show Arena Rides Open Harness Racing ($2 Grandstand) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grandstand Sr . Fair Entries, Merchants and Ag Hall Exhibits Released Midway Closes

saturday, august 27 7:00 AM 6:00 AM 12:00 PM 7:00 PM 11:00 PM

Gates Open Jr . Fair Project Release (still & livestock) Rides Open Demolition Derby ($7 Grandstand, $10 Infield, $15 Pit) Midway Closes

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ENJOY THE 2011 DEFIANCE COUNTY FAIR Mark Your Calendar Defiance Rib Fest Saturday SEPTEMBER 24th For additional information on the area visit: www.visitdefianceohio.com

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On behalf of the Defiance County Agricultural Society, the Board of Directors and Junior Fair Board are pleased to welcome you to the Defiance County Fair. We are proud of our fair, and dedicate this year’s fair to all the people, past and present, that have helped to make the Defiance County Fair the success it is today. We would like to say “THANK YOU” to all the individuals, businesses, organizations and elected officials for your on-going support and cooperation.

Sincerely, Board of Directors, Defiance County Agricultural Society and the Defiance County Junior Fair Board

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Fair OFFiCES

Defiance County Agricultural Society

530 South Main St., PO Box 184 Hicksville, Ohio 43526 Phone: 419-542-7575 Fax: 419-542-7575 email: info@defiancefair.com http://www.defiancefair.com Fair office Hours: Mondays, August 1 & 8 Thursday, August 4 Wednesday, August 10 12:00 Noon - 5:00 PM Additional hours to be posted on www.defiancefair.com

Defiance Co. Extension Office 06879 Evansport Road, Defiance, Ohio 43512 419-782-4771 or 800-745-4771 email: defi@osu.edu http://defiance.osu.edu/

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admission Prices

Congratulations to the 2011 Defiance County Fair

Gates open daily at 7:00 aM and close at 11:00 PM. Gate Admission:

Adults - $5.00 Ages 9 to 18 - $3.00

Last Saturday of Fair:

$2.00 per person

Season Tickets (for the week):

Adults - $15.00 Ages 9 to 18 - $8.00 Junior Fair Advisors - $6.00 Junior Fair Exhibitors - $2.00

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Advance Purchase -- Season tickets will be available for purchase beginning August 1 at the following locations: OSU Extension Office, Ayersville Carryout, Evansport Carryout, First Federal Bank (Hicksville), Farmers & Merchants Bank (Hicksville), Hicksville Bank, Hicksville News Tribune, Jewell Grain (Jewell & Ney), Lee’s Market (Sherwood), Newman’s Carryout (Defiance), and Defiance County Auditor's Office.

2011 ride Ticket rates

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(No Pre-sale)

(Purchase ride tickets at Durant Amusement Ticket Booth located on the Midway)

Single Ride Tickets (most rides take 2-4 tickets):

$1.00 each or 30 tickets for $27

All-Day Wristbands: (unlimited rides) Family Day - Sunday, August 21 Kids' Day - Tuesday, August 23 (12-5:00 pm)

$15.00 Wrist Bands $12.00 (no age limit) Wrist Bands $10.00 (no age limit)

Cristin Schappert, Program Administrator Serving Defiance and surrounding northwest counties 419-784-0886 Sue Ulis, Program Administrator Serving Van Wert County - 419-738-9511

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2011 Grandstand rates/infield rates Extra admission may be charged for various grandstand events. Season tickets are good for gate admission only, grandstand admission is extra. For paid admission events, tickets for grandstand seating is required for anyone age 5 and older. Every person, regardless of age, must purchase a ticket for seating in the infield.

Saturday, August 20 W.A.R Wrestling- 1:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ringside - $7 .00; Grandstand - $5 .00 Bull Riding - 7:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Infield - $8 .00; Grandstand - $7 .00

Sunday, August 21 Defiance County Idol - 2:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grandstand - $5 .00 MMA Cage Fighting- 7:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . Ringside - $15 .00; Grandstand - $8 .00

Monday, August 22 Show of Bands - 7:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grandstand - $2 .00

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Tuesday, August 23 Harness Racing - 6:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grandstand - $2 .00

Wednesday, August 24 Xtreme Cheer Contest - 7:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grandstand - $3 .00

Thursday, August 25 Truck Pull - 7:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grandstand - $5 .00; Infield - $10 .00

Friday, August 26 Harness Racing - 6:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grandstand - $2 .00

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The Defiance County Fairgrounds is located on the southeast side of Hicksville, Ohio, three blocks east of downtown on Main Street.

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To make a donation, call 419-7823130 or send a donation to the Defiance Area Foundation, 507 Fifth St ., Defiance 43512 .

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A dedication ceremony for the new grandstand will be held at 9 a .m .

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The Defiance County Fair Foundation raised more than $800,000 in donations and pledges to build the new 1,900-seat grandstand . The old grandstand was demolished after last yearÕ s fair and the new one was constructed .

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A dedication ceremony for the new grandstand will be held at 9 a.m. Aug. 20.

Handicap Parking Expanded handicap parking is available on the fairgournds in a designated area next to the fence in the main parking lot. Present your handicap parking permit at the admission gate.

Shuttle rides As a service to fair patrons, a shuttle service will be provided inside the gates. The shuttle will stop only at designated pick up and drop off points, as indicated by the signs along the shuttle route. There will be no shuttles in the parking lot - only inside the gates. Shuttles will operate during scheduled times only.

Saturday, August 22: . . . . . . . . 9 am - 10 pm Sunday, August 23: . . . . . . . . . 9 am - 10 pm Monday, August 24:. . . . . . . 7:30 am-10 pm Tuesday, August 25: . . . . . . 8:30 am-10 pm

Wednesday, August 26: . . . . . . 8 am - 10 pm Thursday, August 27: . . . . . . 8:30 am-10 pm Friday, August 28: . . . . . . . . . 8:30 am-3 pm

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Table of Contents SENIOR FAIR Admission Prices ...................................5 Daily Schedules of Events ................2-3 Camping Rules ..................................32 Bylaws and Regulations ...............33-34 Senior Ag Exhibits ........................26-29 Open Livestock Shows ......................29 Truck and Tractor Pulls .....................31 Harness Racing ..................................30 Demolition Derbys ............................30 Defiance Fair Idol Contest ............... 30 Contests ........................................29-32 Ohio Livestock Exhibition Rules..35-39 Ohio Fair Dates ..................................54

Mark Moats Wishes Good Luck to all

4H Participants

JUNIOR FAIR Junior Fair Schedule .......................... 41 General Rules ............................... 43-46 Livestock Shows........................... 46-51 4-H/FAA/FCCLA Projects ........... 53-54 Contests ........................................ 51-53

ADVERTISER INDEX Alliance Tax Service ................................. 51 Anthem Blue Cross And Blue Shield ........ 15 Arps Dairy, Inc. ......................................... 11 Batt & Stevens Body Shop ....................... 23 Beckman Chevrolet .................................. 16 Black Swamp Equipment ........................... 5 Brookview Farms ...................................... 24 Brookview Health Center .......................... 20 Budget Blinds ........................................... 32 Carpet Wholesalers .................................. 18 Carriage Dog LLC .................................... 34 Century 21 Strait Realty .............................. 6 Citizens National Bank ............................. 39 CRSI ........................................................... 5 Custom Agri Systems ............................... 25 Dan Limber Auctions ................................ 26 Defiance Co. Commissioners ................... 24 Defiance Development And Visitor Bureau 3 Defiance Public Library ............................ 19 Dilly Door .................................................. 17 Farm Credit Services ................................ 42 Farmer Center Equipment ........................ 42 First Federal Bank-Tera Murphy ................. 3 Fitzenrider Culligan .................................... 8 Four County Career Ctr............................... 8 Hicksville Bank ......................................... 42 Hicksville Pharmacy & Home Medical ..... 14 Homiers Monumental ............................... 10 Innovative Ag Management ..................... 40 Jacob’s Meats, Inc. .................................. 20 Jewell Grain Co ........................................ 21 Kohl Brothers Sales & Service.................. 32 Lutterbein Lumber Co. ............................. 22 M.W. Concrete .......................................... 52 Machinery Service Co. ............................. 32 Mark Moats Ford-Mercury .......................... 7 Ney Oil Company ....................................... 6 Northwest Septic Service ......................... 14 Ohio Gas .................................................. 22 Postema Insurance & Investments ........... 56 Scranton Insurance Agency ..................... 40 Sines Excavating ...................................... 21 Slattery Oil Company Inc.......................... 34 St. John Lutheran Church......................... 11 State Bank & Trust Co. ............................... 4 Stykemain Buick-GMC Ltd ....................... 13 Tressler Plumbing ..................................... 12 Werlor, Inc................................................. 52

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Bull Riding - Saturday Evening

Hold on for a wild ride at the grandstand this year Bull riding will bust open the doors of the Defiance County Fair on Saturday, Aug . 20 .

Hat Creek Arena in Van Wert is bringing its bull riding excitement to Hicksville at 7:30 p .m . Aug . 20 . Admission is $7 for grandstand seating and $8 for infield . Ò ItÕ s one of the fastest growing sports out there,Ó said Denny Kreischer of Hat Creek . Ò ItÕ s an extreme sport . ItÕ s extreme what the bulls bring to this event .Ó There will be 50 bulls at the event and 40 bull riders from the Southern Extreme Bull Riding Association . Hat Creek takes entries up to a week before the ride and has a $2,000 added jackpot for the fair . Ò The last time we had one (a ride) in the area, riders came as far south as Carolinas and all the states surrounding Ohio . It was about a seven-county area . We take up to 40 entries

and bring back the top 10 scorers normally for the short round .Ó The show will consist of the long round with all entrants and then the top scorers in a short round . The entire show lasts approximately two to two and a half hours . Ò ItÕ s all bull riding,Ó Kreischer said .

Members from Hat Creek will be at the fairgrounds that morning to set up the arena on the tacks . Bullpens will be attached to the arena . Everything will be hauled away after the event .

Kreischer said the bulls come from a variety of places, but all put on a good show .

In addition to the bull riders there will also be two bull fighters and a rodeo clown at the ride . Ò The clown is to entertain the people and the fighters are to make sure everyone stays safe,Ó Kreischer said .

Good Luck Junior Fair Exhibitors

Hat Creek of Van Wert will be bringing its bull riding excitement to Hicksville on Saturday, Aug. 20, for the Defiance County Fair. There will be 40 riders from the Southern Extreme Bull Riding Association competing.

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Hat Creek has had a lot of experience with bull riding . Ò WeÕ ve been doing this for 13 years,Ó Kreischer said . Ò WeÕ re going into season 14 in March .Ó Hat Creek Arena in Van Wert has indoor bull rides every Saturday from NovemberApril . Ò We pack the place every Saturday night (in Van Wert) . We had three to four nights

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Mixed Martial Arts - Sunday Evening

Local fighters showcased at fair's MMA cage fights A Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) extravaganza is coming to the county fair .

There will be several MMA cage fights featuring local fighters at 7 p .m . Sunday, Aug . 21, at the grandstand . Admission is $8 for grandstand and $15 for ringside seating . Fighters will be put up against other fighters from fight clubs in Michigan and Indiana . Ò We have some up-and-coming fighters like Gabe Garcia (undefeated amateur fighter out of Archbold) and Gary Allen (former Defiance College football player),Ó said organizer Tony Combat . Ò We will also highlight fighters from Malice in Paulding . TheyÕ ve just got a couple of titles .Ó Combat said a theme is being arranged for the fair fights that will highlight the local fighters . Ò There is a lot of up-and-coming talent coming to the table,Ó he said .

The fights are Ohio Athletic Commission sanctioned . Fights will be three, three-minute rounds . The event carries the exact same protocol if UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) came to Ohio .

Mixed martial arts is a full contact sport that is a mix of boxing, some karate and jiu jitsu .

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Various fighters from throughout the six-county area fights will start at 7 p.m. at the grandstand. Admission to the are to be showcased during the Mixed Martial Arts cage fights, which are Ohio Athletic Commission sanctioned, is fights during the Defiance County Fair on Sunday, Aug. 21. $8 for grandstand and $15 for ringside.

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Men wanted to be a 'queen' Event raises awareness of childhood cancer ThereÕ s going to be a Ò queenÓ or two at the Defiance County Fair .

Conquer Childhood Cancer Now (CCCN), a non-profit group working to raise awareness of childhood cancer, is having its second annual queen contest from 2-6 p .m . Sunday, Aug . 21 . In the contest individuals are to vote for the best looking Ò manÓ who will be dressed like a woman . The contestants are to collect money, with the one with the most money being crowned CCCN queen that evening in front of the grandstand .

Contestants include Tinora fourth-grade teacher Eric Tipton, Defiance Police officer Steve Gebhart, Defiance County SheriffÕ s

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deputy Mike Shock, Defiance Metal Products employee Lee Decker and Ayersville High School teacher Bill Ondrus . There will also be contestants from Fairview and Hicksville school districts and a representative from the Defiance Fire Department .

The queen contestant isnÕ t the only thing CCCN is doing to raise awareness . Aug . 21 has been named cancer awareness day at the fair .

CCCN is teaming up with the American Cancer Society to present cancer awareness information to the public .

There will be several presentations throughout the day in the Midway Entertainment tent starting at 1 p .m . Topics will include breast cancer, man to man programs, reach Men compete to be the Conquer Childhood Cancer Now (CCCN) queen to to recovery, tobacco prevention, being active, good choices for prevention, sun safety and raise awareness of cancer during the Defiance County Fair. This year's event will be on Sunday, Aug. 21. childhood cancer .

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Defiance County Idol - Sunday Afternoon

Talented local singers get ready to shine during fair competition The Defiance County Idol competition is returning to the Defiance County Fair .

This yearÕ s event will be held at 2 p .m . Sunday, Aug . 21 .

Admission is $5 .

The inaugural event packed the grandstands last year . The crowd stretched down the midway to get in and hear the talented singers .

Singers belted out crowd favorites ranging from ballads to rock songs to a crowded grandstand audience .

Last yearÕ s Idol finalists were: ArVonte Rosse, Stephanie Spitnale, Heath Pendleton, Emily Kent, Thom Singer, Susan Davis, Alyssa Waldman, Kassi Waggle, Kaylee Eitniear, Kristen Coffman, Kyle Moninger and Michelle Schmunk .

Singer won the overall contest with Schmunk and Coffman taking second and third places respectively .

The dozen, along with alternates Craig Hinkle and Dwayne Johnson, performed one song each for the crowd, with individual performers receiving mini-standing ovations .

More than 30 people originally auditioned for Idol and organizers said even those who did not make it to the finals

were Ò outstanding .Ó This year individuals will be able to perform as both solo artists and duets .

Preliminary auditions will be on Saturday, July 23, starting at 9 a .m . at the Defiance Arts and Media Center .

The cost to enter is $20 for individuals and $25 for duets .

Cost includes admission to the fair if selected as a finalist . Finalists and alternates will perform at the Defiance County Fair at 2 p .m . Sunday, Aug . 21 .

Performances need to be family-oriented .

Judges at the preliminary judging will be college graduates who majored in music . The judges will pick the top 10 at that time .

The remaining two finalists and alternates will be selected via popular vote on The CrescentNews website Ñ www .crescentnews .com .

Voting will conclude one week prior to the fair and individuals will be notified that they were selected as the last two finalists . If alternates are needed, they will be chosen by the vote counts on The CrescentNews website .

Registration forms will be available at Biggby Coffee a

How to audition Preliminary auditions for the Defiance County Idol will be on Saturday, July 23, at the Defiance Arts and Media Center.

Soloists and duets are welcome.

Any individual who has been paid to perform will be considered a “professional” and cannot enter the contest. The top three contestants from last year’s Idol competition cannot participate this year as well.

Contestants must furnish their own music on recorded CD. Music must be in karaoke format with no lead vocals. CDs need to be labeled with the performers' name, address and phone number.

Registration forms are available at Biggby Coffee, The CrescentNews or online at www.crescentnews.com.

www .crescent-news .com or at The Crescent-News . Completed registration forms can be dropped off by July 20 in a sealed envelop at Biggby Coffee and at The Crescent-News or sent to Dennis Little, 07507 Christy Road, Defiance 43512 .

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Thom Singer performs during last year's Defiance County Idol competition. Singer was the first-place winner during the competition in 2010. This year's preliminary auditions will be on Saturday, July 23, with the event to be held at the fair on Sunday, Aug. 21 at 2 p.m. in the new grandstand.

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Defiance County Idol - Sunday Afternoon

Local American Idol top 300 contestant ready to wow crowd A real bit of American Idol is coming to the Defiance County Fairgrounds in Hicksville .

Luke Mitchell, a 2007 Tinora graduate, made it to the top 300 cut for season 10 of American Idol in Hollywood . He will be performing during the Defiance County Idol show while the judges are choosing the winners on Sunday, Aug . 21 .

Mitchell said he will be singing original material . Ò I might throw in a couple of covers .

Mostly when I play itÕ s original,Ó he said, adding heÕ s looking forward to playing the fair . Ò I think it will be cool .

Some of my high school friends can come out .Ó He said when he was first approached about the performance he was afraid he might not be able to come to the fair . Ò I was over committed as it is, but I was honored that they wanted me to play as they voted (for Defiance Idol),Ó he said . Ò I thought that was cool . ItÕ s definitely good to inspire other artists and musicians that are doing what IÕ m doing .Ó Mitchell said that if any of the Idol finalists or anyone else has any questions for him or wants musical advice, he would look forward to speaking with

them following the performance and Defiance County Idol competition . Ò I love talking about music,Ó Mitchell said .

Currently Mitchell is working with the pop/rock band Friday Night Fever . The band recently recorded their sophomore EP with producer Geoff Rockwell .

Mitchell said the group has been doing a lot of acoustic shows lately . While he may play a few Friday Night Fever songs, audiences will have to wait for songs from his solo album . Ò My solo project isnÕ t technically launched yet so IÕ m waiting to put those songs out there,Ó he said . Ò I have nine new original solo songs, but I am waiting until the right time to put those out .Ó Mitchell said heÕ s had a lot more people become interest in him personally and his career since being in the top 300 for American Idol . Ò American Idol definitely sparked some interest in other people as far as fans and friends,Ó he said . Ò I got calls and congratulations from people, even from those who doubted me in high Tinora graduate Luke Mitchell, who made it to the top 300 cut for season 10 school . It looks good as a resume builder of American Idol in Hollywood, will be performing during the Defiance County in the industry as well . I get more feed- Idol show on Sunday, Aug. 21. He will perform while the judges are choosing the back than I did before .Ó winners of the county competition.

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'Defiance & Destruction' await at fair

ThereÕ s going to be W .A .R . at the Defiance County Fair .

W .A .R . (Wrestling And Respect) brings professional wrestling to the area at 1 p .m . Saturday, Aug . 20, for its Ò Defiance & DestructionÓ match . Tickets are $7 ringside and $5 for the grandstand .

W .A .R ., which was founded in Lima in 2003, allows people to experience the thrill of professional wrestling close and personal . ItÕ s promising Ò hard hitting, high flying, action packed, on the edge of your seat matchesÓ at the fair .

The wrestling group has bad guys called criminals and good guys called heroes, which compete in the ring . Some of W .A .R .Õ s stars include: Jerry Ò The KingÓ Lawler, Al Snow, Buff Bagwell, Tommy Dreamer, Andrew Ò TestÓ Martin, The Highlanders, Madison Rayne and many more .

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On your mark, get set, go ... wood car derby set for midway Racers of all ages get ready . The little wood car derby will be at 10:30 a .m . Saturday, Aug . 20, at the Midway Entertainment Tent .

There will be three events with no age limit . Events include the little wood car show, little wood car race and the outlaw race . There will be prizes for each event .

Car kits can be purchased at Bruce

Kunesh Auto Sales, 1802 Baltimore Road, Defiance, and the Defiance County OSU Extension Office until Aug . 15 . Kits cost $5 and all cars must be made from those kits .

There is a limit of two cars per person .

A $2 entry fee per car is to be paid when car kits are purchased .

In the little wood car show, all cars will be judged on workmanship and original

design . First- and second-place trophies will be awarded .

There will be monetary prizes for the little wood car race . First place is $100 .

Second place is $50 with third place receiving $25 .

In the race, cars must be made by shaping the wood block . No metal slugs or weights of any kind are allowed inside or outside the carÕ s body .

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Small metal fasteners and small parts may be used in the design of the car .

Individuals may not change the axle length or design of the wheels .

Axles must be in the slots provided so the car will fit on the track and not damage it .

In the outlaw race, a $50 prize will be awarded for first place and a $25 prize for second .

The original wood block must be used .

However, in the outlaw race any kind of weights can be added on or in the car body . Cars used in the little wood car race can be weighted and used in the outlaw race .

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Midway Entertainment - Daily

Above, the Electric Dream Machine will perform at the Midway Entertainment Tent on Sunday, Aug. 21, at the Defiance County Fair. Also performing will be Flat Tire Ambulance, at right, on Thursday, Aug. 25. The duo Sidewider, below right, will be performing their award winning vocals on Saturday, Aug. 20, from 4-9 p.m. All performances at the Midway Entertainment Tent are free to fairgoers. All different kinds of music will also be performed on the midway.

Music returns to the midway Free, live performances to delight crowd at the fair Free entertainment is available at the Midway Entertainment Tent at the fair . The tent has a variety of entertainers coming to delight individuals of all ages .

Sidewinder will perform on Saturday, Aug . 20, from 4-9 p .m . The duo of Allen Grant and Noel Van Dyke have been entertaining crowds in the tri-state area for the past several years .

Both are award winning vocalists that love to entertain a crowd with their powerful vocals . They specialize in country music with a touch of oldies and classic rock, and are very exited to be entertaining at the 2011 Defiance County Fair .

On Sunday, Aug . 21, the Electric Dream Machine

will perform most of the afternoon and in the evening . Electric Dream Machine has been playing music together and performing live shows since 2005 . Since then, theyÕ ve played in more than 15 different clubs ranging from their hometown Ottawa to Columbus, Toledo, Lima and Findlay . In 2008, they opened for the national band, Seven Mary Three, known for hit songs Ò CumbersomeÓ and Ò Waters Edge,Ó at the Club Bijou in Toledo .

Electric Dream Machine is made up of Dustin Moenter (vocals), Eric Burgei (guitar), Brandon Stechschulte (drums), and Eric Drummelsmith (bass) . Their music ranges from songs covering the last six decades, including bands like Cream, Tom Petty, Metallica, Bon Jovi, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Third Eye Blind, Foo Fighters, Kings of Leon and many more .

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On Monday, Aug . 22, Joel Teeple and Ben Elder will perform in the tent . Performances will be from 7-9 p .m .

Teeple, a 22-year old college student living in Hicksville, continues to write music . As he slowly but surely finds the style that fits him best, he is growing as a songwriter and musician .

Most of his songs could be classified as acoustic or folk in genre .

Teeple has recorded two albums, one fulllength in 2009 (Ó The GunÓ recorded with Pinnacle Productions) and one EP in 2010 (Ó TentsÓ recorded by Nieuport Media and available on iTunes), and hopes to continue to record in the future . In the summer of 2009, he traveled all around Ohio, Michigan and Indiana playing at more than 50 coffee shops .

He helps with his worship team at church and began playing music in junior high at church youth group .

Elder won a battle of acoustic artists at age 15 being entirely self-taught . He has performed every instrument in the studio for his EP Ñ drums, bass, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, piano and vocals . Every note and lyric on the EP, he wrote .

Elder is currently talking about a project with a producer in Nashville named Dave Bechtel who has been in the industry for 14 years .

TuesdayÕ s (Aug . 23) entertainment will be Connor Rose . Rose will perform from 4-5 and 7-9 p .m .

Performing country music is RoseÕ s main highlight but he will get his mandolin and harmonica out and play some bluegrass .

Later this year, he will be competing at his best in the Texaco Country Showdown .

Wednesday's (Aug . 24) entertainment will be announced at a the fair .

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Electric Dream Machine Monday, August 22 ThursdayÕ s (Aug . 25) entertainment will be Flat Tire Ambulance, who will be playing their first-ever acoustic show . They will perform from 7-9 p .m .

Now hitting every stage possible as a fourpiece band, the new-and-improved edition of Flat Tire Ambulance is currently utilizing its updated lineup to write new material for a follow-up effort to Ò Between The Lines .Ó While the bandÕ s songs deal with issues many are faced with in everyday life, they are written as positive vehicles with hopes that others can find promise in the messages in order to rise above the trials and tribulations faced by one and all .

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'Goober' comes to call at the fair Visitors to the Defiance County Fair might think they took a wrong turn and ended up in Mayberry .

Tim Pettigrew, a Goober impersonator, will be at the fairgrounds greeting fairgoers Saturday, Aug . 20, through Wednesday, Aug .

"Goober" 24 . He will be located in the Midway Entertainment Tent, but will also be walking around the fairgrounds . In addition, the Mayberry squad car will be present as well .

Pettigrew has been impersonating Goober for about 10 years now . Ò I was watching Ô Inside the Andy Griffith ShowÕ and they were talking

about Mayberry Days (in Mt . Airy, N .C .),Ó Pettigrew said . Ò My mom, sister and I were big fans of the Ô Andy Griffith ShowÕ and went down there .

They had tribute artists and didnÕ t have a Goober tribute artist . My sister on the way home and said Ô You know if you dress up youÕ d look exactly like Goober .Õ Ó Pettigrew called officials in Mt . Airy, and he became their Goober impersonator . Ò We travel the country with our Mayberry family,Ó he said . Ò There are actually times people think IÕ m the real Goober . I got to met George Lindsey who actual plays the real Goober and all the stars of the Ô Andy Griffith Show .Õ Ó Pettigrew says he has a great time playing Goober . Ò Any Mayberry event or when you travel around you meet a lot of great people who are fans of the Ô Andy Griffith Show,Õ Ó he said .

MEMBERSHIP DUES Annual dues for the Defiance County Agricultural Society are $8, payable in advance, on the 31st day of October of each year. All fractions of a year shall be counted as a full year. Must be 21 years of age to be a member and/or director. Defiance County Agriculture Society memberships are available for $8.00 for 2012. Contact Mary Bishop at 419-784-6244 or you may purchase them at the Defiance County OSU Extension Office, 06879 Evansport Road, Suite B, 419-782-4771.

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Sunday, Aug . 21, in the livestock show arena .

There are four classes for contests: class 1, 25-43 lbs .; class 2, 44-59 lbs .; class 3, 60-47 lbs .; and class 4, 75-100 lbs . Prizes will be given to each winner . The judgeÕ s decision will be final to all pulls .

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All contestants must wear shoes and be able to pedal the tractor without assistance . Hands must be on the steering wheel and both feet on the pedals during a pull . Standing is not allowed and the tractor must stay between the lines of the pulling lane at all times .

For more information, call the Tinora agricultural department at 419-497-2621 .

Scarecrow-making contest slated Open to any businesses and youth and community groups

Scarecrows will be popping up at the Defiance County Fairgrounds .

The Defiance County Junior Fairboard is sponsoring a scarecrow-making contest .

Categories include ones made by any youth organization/club, community organization or business .

Scarecrows need to be wind and waterproof . Any materials can be used, but scarecrows cannot be taller than six feet .

There is a $5 registration fee for the contest . Individuals need to register by Friday,

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Scarecrows are to be delivered to the multipurpose building at the Defiance County Fairgrounds in Hicksville between 4-8 p .m .

Wednesday, Aug . 17 . Judging will take place from 10 a .m .-4 p .m . Saturday, Aug . 20 .

Scarecrows can be picked up between 6 a .m .-noon SaturdayAug . 27 . Scarecrows not picked up will be donated to a worthy cause .

Individuals wanting to register or for more information can call the extension office at 419-782-4771 . Forms can also be found at www .defiance .osu .edu/topics/4-h-youthdevelopment/junior-fair .

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High school bands throughout the region the show will be the Fairview Young Farmers will come out to the Defiance County Fair on 4-H pig catch.

Monday, Aug. 22, for the band show. Following

Get ready to rock out to area high school marching bands during the band show on Monday, Aug . 22 .

The event will be at 7:30 p .m . in the grandstand and feature high school bands from Defiance County and the surrounding areas . Admission is $3 for the event .

The show will give spectators a preview of what area high school bands have been working on for the upcoming season .

Various songs and routines will be featured during the event .

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Individuals who win the pig catch will be given a pig sometime in April or May and must house and feed the pig and agree to take the animal as a 4-H swine project in 2012 .

Animals must also be exhibited at the Defiance County Junior Fair the following year .

Winners of pig catch contests in past years are ineligible to take part in the competition . Participants must have an entry form signed by a parent or guardian . Applications for the pig catch are available at the Defiance County OSU Extension Office or at www . defiance .osu .edu/topics/4-hyouth-development/juniorfair . Entry forms must be returned by Sunday, Aug . 21 .

Artists sought Students in kindergarten through 2011 graduates can have their work displayed at the Defiance County Fair at the show .

The show is open to any students in public or parochial school, as well as homeschooled students . All pictures, photos and drawings must be matted and/or framed . All artwork must have the artist name and phone number attached to it . Artwork must be turned in from 5-7 p .m . Friday, Aug . 19, at the fine arts building .

Judging in the show will be for grade 7-12 art work . There are two categories Ñ junior high and high school . The artwork itself will be divided into four classes: photography, ceramics/sculptures, painting (oil, pastel or water) and sketching/drawing . Each participant may enter a maximum of two entries per class . Prizes for the junior high category are $50 for first, $30 for second and $20 for third . High school prizes include: $100 for first, $75 for second and $50 for third . Winners will be announced before the band show on Monday, Aug . 22 .

For an entry form, visit www .defiancefair .com and click on general events .

Forms need to be sent to Angie Etchen, 04861 Ohio 249, Hicksville 43526; or via email at etchena@gmail .com .

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Kids' Day - Tuesday

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To accommodate school schedule The date of kidsÕ day at the Defiance County Fair has moved . Instead of Thursday, this year the event will be held on Tuesday, Aug . 23 . Ò Because Defiance started school on Wednesday we decided to move it (kidsÕ day) to Tuesday to accommodate all of the countyÕ s kids,Ó said Larry Retcher of the fair board .

There will be several events and activities for children including ride specials, a prize raffle, scavenger hunt, free sno cones and more .

The Center of Science and Industry will have its kiosk open from 10 a .m .-3 p .m . Next to its tent will be face painting from 10:30 a .m .-noon and 2-4 p .m .

Youth can make their own

snacks at the multi-purpose building from 11 a .m .-1 p .m .

The event is sponsored by the 4-H Fashion and Nutrition Board .

Rides open at noon .

The kidsÕ prize raffle will be held at the grandstand .

Individuals need to register between noon-4:30 p .m . The drawing will be at 5:15 p .m . at the grandstand . The youth need to be present to win .

The DARE program is sponsoring several events at the sheriffÕ s office at the fairgrounds later that night . There will be a scavenger hunt, physical activity and prizes at 6 p .m ., with free sno cones at 7 p .m .

Also during kids day, the Fort Defiance Animal Shelter will have a display open .

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Kids' day at the Defiance County Fair in ferris wheel during last year's fair. In addition to Hicksville offers a variety of events including rides and games, a prize raffle will be held at ride specials. Here, a child enjoys a ride on the the grandstand.

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Children and adults that want to have some fun with science can head to the Ò Science SpotÓ at the fair .

ColumbusÕ Center for Science and Industry (COSI) will be at the Defiance County Fair from 10 a .m .-3 p .m .

Tuesday, Aug . 23 . Visitors will find their tent just east of the grandstand near the harness barns .

The traveling science exhibit is to give families a chance to play, explore and learn about science together . There are several hands-on kiosks that deal with force and motion, structures, magnetism, space and more . A trained COSI team member will be on hand to help with experiments or to answer any questions .

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Senior Citizens' Day - Tuesday

SEO MOBilE COMPuTEr laB Fair SCHEDulE Defiance Public library System

Saturday, August 20 10 - 12 Noon – Open for public use 2:00 PM – Using the Internet for Genealogy/Defiance County Genealogy Society 4:00 PM – E-Readers & the Library/ Stephanie Small & Michelle Epple 6:00 PM – Using the Internet to Search for Jobs/Sue Stamm-Four Co.

Sunday, August 21

10 - 12 Noon – Open for public use 2:00 PM – Using the Internet for Genealogy/Defiance County Genealogy Society 4:00 PM – Protect Yourself in the Computer World/Sheriff's Office

Monday, August 22

10 - 12 Noon – Open for public use 1:00 PM – TBA/Tami Norris - NW State 2:15PM – Couponing 101/Jennifer Ziegler 3:30 PM – E-Readers & the Library/ Stephanie Small & Michelle Epple

Horseshoes, bingo, more for seniors Senior day at the Defiance County Fair will be Tuesday, Aug . 23, and will feature a variety of events .

Coffee and donuts start the day at 9 a .m . for seniors, followed by entertainment from Frank Pessafall at 10 a .m . and a 4H fashion show at 11 a .m .

Lunch will be served at noon . It is being supplied by the Defiance County Senior Center . For more information, call the senior center .

After enjoying the meal, seniors can

have some fun with bingo at 1 p .m . or horseshoes at 2 p .m .

Also at 3 p .m . will be a pesentation by Dennis Postema of Postema Insurance .

The Defiance Public Library will then be hosting a program at 3:30 p .m . Singer Connor Rose also entertain the crowd at 4 p .m .

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Come out to the library at the fair The Defiance Public Library SystemÕ s mobile computer lab will be at the fair, Saturday-Wednesday, Aug . 20-24 . The lab will have computers with Internet access available for free public use from 10 a .m .-noon . In addition, there will be several computer classes being held at the lab .

Classes on Saturday, Aug . 20, include online genealogy at 2 p .m .; eReaders at 4 p .m .; and Internet job searches at 6 p .m . Another genealogy class will be at 2 p .m . Sunday, Aug . 21, with a class on

protecting online identity at 4 p .m .

On Monday, Aug . 22, Tami Norris of Northwest State Community College will teach a course at 1 p .m ., followed by couponing 101 at 2:15 p .m . Stephanie Small and Michelle Epple of Defiance Public Library will have another eReaders program at 3:30 p .m . At 4:45 p .m ., veteran services online will be discussed .

Sarah Marshall of the library system will talk about catalog search and managing a library account at 1 p .m . Tuesday,

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9:00 AM – Continental Breakfast 10:00 AM – Frank Pessefall 11:00 AM – Fashion Show 12:00 PM – FREE Lunch 1:00 PM – Bingo 2:00 PM – Horseshoes Competition 3:00 PM – Dennis Postema 3:30 PM – Defiance Public Library 4:00 PM – Music by Connor Rose (Sponsors of the Day: Postema Insurance, Defiance County Senior Center, VFW, Moats Ford, Defiance and Hicksville Eagles, Twin Rivers, and Brookview)

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The Defiance County SheriffÕ s Office will have another session on protecting online identity at 2:15 p .m ., followed by a seniors online program at 3:30 p .m . taught by the senior center's Tina Hiler .

Classes wrap up Wednesday, Aug . 24, with eBay 101 at 1 p .m ., kids ebooks at 2:15 p .m ., a session with Norris at 3:30 p .m ., couponing 101 at 4:45 p .m . and Ò Google Ñ So Much MoreÓ at 6 p .m .

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4:45 PM - Veterans Bureau/Mike Williams - TBA

Tuesday, August 23

10 - 12 Noon – Open for public use 1:00 PM – Catalog Search & Managing your Library Account/Sarah Marshall 2:15PM – Protect Yourself in the Computer World/Sheriff's Office 3:30 PM - Defiance Co. Senior Services - Tina Hiler

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Harness Racing - Tuesday and Friday Evenings

Harness racing returns with two nights of excitement Trotting breeds to race with others on Tuesday After a year of uncertainties, harness racing will return to the Defiance County Fair this year .

Races will be at 6:30 p .m . Tuesday, Aug . 23, and Friday, Aug . 26 . Admission is $2 . Races are on the Northwestern Ohio Colt Racing Association circuit .

This yearÕ s racing program is short a night as there is no racing on Monday .

That means that trotting breeds will be racing on Tuesday night along with the harness racing .

Races on Tuesday night, Aug . 23, include: trot, 3-year-old filly stake; trot, 3-year-old colt stake; pace, 2-year-old filly stake; pace, 2-year-old colt stake; trot, non-winners of $2,500 lifetime; pace, non-winners of $6,000 lifetime; trot, nonwinners of $5,000 in 2011; and the Glen L . Vance Memorial pace for 4-year-olds and older horses .

Friday night, Aug . 26, races are: pace, 3-year-old filly stake; pace, 3-year-old colt stake; trot, 2-year-old filly stake; trot, 2-year-old colt stake; pace, non-winners of $2,500 lifetime; trot, non-winners of $6,000 lifetime; pace, non-winners of $5,000 in 2011; and the Kermit Peter trot for 4-year-olds and older horses .

Also, a stopwatch and $50 cash will be awarded to the leading driver of the week in memory of Chuck Peter . The leading driver will be determined by a point system .

A trophy will be awarded at each race .

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The Northwest Ohio Colt Racing Association will hold Aug. 23, and Friday, Aug. 26. Trophies will be awarded to harness racing at the Defiance County Fair on Tuesday, the winners of each race.

Individuals can even try to break the fair . ICÕ s Amber Rock paced a half mile in 58 .35 seconds in 2010 . ThatÕ s a world track records .

For pace, the record is 1:46 .1 that record for pacing mares on a half-mile was set in 2002 by Threetimer . The trot track .

Entries can be called into Bill Peters, record is 2:00 set in 1994 by Security race secretary, at 419-298-7408 or 419Agreement .

A worldÕ s record was also set at the 633-2667 .

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Xtreme Cheer Challenge - Wednesday Evening

Xtreme returns to fair with more cheers and tumbles Ò XtremeÓ cheerleading is back .

The second annual Ò Xtreme Cheer challengeÓ will be at 7 p .m . Wednesday, Aug . 24, at the grandstand . Rain date is at 2 p .m . Aug . 28 . Admission is $3 with those age 5 and younger free .

The challenge allows stunting or elite tumbling skills in routines . Star cheer teams will be allowed to do stunting dur-

ing their routines . School cheer teams are not allowed to do stunting, but are divided into tumble and non-tumble divisions . Cheer teams will compete on a 36x26 foot cheer foam floor surface .

Cash prizes will be awarded to teams .

In the varsity tumble division prizes are: $300 for first, $150 for second and $50 for third . Varsity non-tumble prizes are

$150 for first, $73 for second and $50 for third .

This year, junior high tumble teams will receive prizes also with $75 for first, $50 for second and $25 for third . Junior high non-tumble teams can earn $30 for first, $25 for second and $20 for third .

Mini-teams and all-star teams will be exhibition only .

Teams must register by July 31st .

Entry fee is $25 per team . A complete list of rules and guidelines are available at www .defiancefair .com .

To register a team or for more information, call Angie Etchen at 419-298-3286 or Crystal Slattman at 419-428-4013 .

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10:00 AM - Fountain of Faith with Dr. Todd & Susan Wiley 11:00 AM - Preserving/Canning Food with Barb Rohrs 12:00 PM - Coupons & Computers with Defiance Library 1:00 PM - Make & Take Cup Cake Decorating with Danielle Hanna

Veteran's Day wednesday Aug. 24 (Free admission to all veterans)

3:00 PM - Dennis Postema 4-6 PM - Bean Soup Supper (free to Veteran's and their families)

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Truck Pull - Thursday Evening

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Stock truck drivers try to pull their sled the farthest during the Defiance County Stock Truck Pull. This year's event will be Thursday, Aug. 25.

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ItÕ s time to pull some weight .

The Defiance County Stock Truck Pull will be at 7 p .m . Thursday, Aug . 25, at the grandstand .

The pull is sponsored by AaronÕ s Furniture & Appliance, with the sled sponsored by Coors Lite .

Grandstand admission is $7 for the pull .

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Payouts are as follows: first place, 50 percent of the entries; second place, 20 percent of the entries; and third place, 10 percent of the entries .

Weigh-in begins at 5 p .m . The driver and one helper receive free admission with the truck, which must pull . Pullers pay $25 per hook .

Last year, a crowd gathered to watch the excitement . Many hope to return to see the pull this year .

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Demolition Derby - Saturday Evening

Crashes, something special in store at grandstands 'Car hockey' to be played between derbies on Aug. 27 Get ready for a crash as the demolition derby comes to the fairgrounds on Saturday, Aug . 27, with a total purse of $10,000 .

There are three categories: full-size, minivans and sub-compact . Sub-compact heats will run first .

Admission is $8 for grandstand, $10 for infield and $15 for a pit pass . Entry fee for cars is $40, which is nonrefundable and includes one pit pass .

No one younger than 18 will be permitted to enter or drive in the derby .

Before entering the derby, organizers ask motorists to read all rules and regulations .

Awards will be given to the best three painted and artistically decorated cars .

There is an 180-car limit for the fullsized division . Prizes include: first, $2,000; second, $1,400; third, $800; fourth, $600; fifth, $500; sixth, $400; seventh, $300; eighth, $200; ninth-20th, $100 .

There is a 60-van limit for the derby .

C-N File Photo Prizes are: first, $500; second, $300; third, $200; fourth, $100; fifth, $75; sixth-sevThe demolition derby at the Defiance County Fair in pact vehicles. Besides the winners, prizes will be given for enth, $50; and eighth, $35 .

Hicksville will have a total purse of $10,000. There will be the best artwork on a vehicle as well.

The 75-car limit in the sub-compact three categories — full-sized cars, minivans and sub-comdivision will vie for the following prizes: first, $500; second, $300; third, $200; fourth, $175; fifth, $150, sixth and seventh, $100; eighth to 11th, $50; and 12th14th, $25 .

Before the full-sized feature, there will be a special event Ñ car hockey . Ò ThatÕ s where there is a tire and two cars on each side,Ó organizer Lavone Wiles explained . Ò Each car will try to push the tire through a certain point .Ó There will be prizes given for the first- and second-place winners in car hockey .

For more information, call Wiles at 419658-2520 or 419-487-0213 or visit www . defiancefair .com . Entry forms must be mailed to the Defiance County Fair, P .O . Box 184, Hicksville 43512 . Checks should be made out to the Defiance County Fair .

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Youth program to feature Cousin Ed and friends For some family entertainment head to Cousin EdÕ s Front Porch .

Cousin EdÕ s is an interactive show that will be entertaining people at the Defiance County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Aug . 21, from noon-8 p .m .

The show features Cousin Ed, his sister Heather and all their friends from Tanner Creek as they learn about fire safety, stranger awareness, how to handle being bullied and more .

Through songs and fun activities, children will also learn their ABCs, counting and important science facts .

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Glen Parks Banjo Entertainment will be returning to the fairgrounds on Tuesday, Aug . 23 .

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Mr. Giggles will entertain folks of all ages at the fair from Sunday-Tuesday, Aug. 20-23, with pranks and his balloon animals.

Members of the Pil-Sung Academy of Martial Arts will have a demonstration at 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, in the Midway Entertainment Tent at the fair.

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Mr . Giggles the clown will be at the Defiance County Fair on SundayTuesday, Aug . 20-23, to entertain the

The Pil-Sung Academy of Martial Arts from Defaince will have a martial arts breaking demonstration at 5 p .m . on Sunday, Aug . 21, at the Midway Entertainment Tent .

Mr. Giggles returns with jokes, fun Group kicks it into high gear at fair crowd . Mr . Giggles will make people giggle with his pranks and double talk .

He will be walking around talking with children as well as making balloon animals .

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2011 deParTMenTS and eXHIBITS For your convenience, you may mail your entries for Departments BG1, BG2, G, I and J along with a check for the purchase of one season ticket. There will be no additional charge for entries. Mail to: Defiance County Fair, PO Box 184, Hicksville, OH 43526 or bring to Fair Secretary's Office between 12 noon and 5 pm on August 1st, 3rd, 8th or 10th. Make checks payable to: Agricultural Fair of Defiance County. You must include your address and phone number when doing so. Failure to pay for a season ticket will result in not being able to enter. An openclass entry blank is published on page 55 of this publication and is also available at www.defiancefair.com. The form may be copied or duplicated as often as needed.

deParTMenT 100 BaKed GoodS Senior division (over age of 16) SUPerInTenenT Carol Sines 419-658-2030 noTe: no CHarGe For enTrIeS BUT aLL eXHIBITorS MUST PUrCHaSe a SeaSon TICKeT. Pre-registration can be completed at the Fair Office, or by mail, fax or email. Deadline for registration is Friday, August 12, 2011.

READ THE FOLLOWING RULES AND MAKE CERTAIN THAT YOUR PLANNED ENTRIES ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CLASSES AND CATEGORIES OFFERED! DO NOT ASK THE CLERK TO MAKE ANY ENTRIES NOT LISTED. BRING OR SEND ONLY A LIST OF WHAT YOU WISH TO ENTER, NOT THE ACTUAL ENTRIES! MaKe SUre THaT YoUr enTrY TaGS are FIrMLY aTTaCHed! Your exhibits may be brought in to the Agriculture Building from 6:00-9:00 PM on Thursday, August 18; or 9:00 AM – 12 Noon on Friday, August 19, 2011. Judging will begin on Friday, August 19, 2011 starting at 1:00 PM. Judges decisions will be final. Exhibits may NOT be removed before 9:00 PM Friday, August 26, 2011.

Premiums will be awarded as you pick up your exhibits. Please make sure that you, or someone whom you select, pick up your exhibits by noon on Saturday, August 27, 2011. All exhibits left in the building will be thrown away and premiums will be taken to the Secretary’s office and kept there for 30 days; after that time, they become the property of the board, to do with as they chose.

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Pies, cakes, and cookies entered in the Junior & Senior divisions will be sold at auction on Saturday, august 20, 2011 at 12 noon in front of the agricultural Hall. Proceeds will be used to support the program.

The Fair Board will take every precaution to insure that your exhibits are secure, but will not be held responsible for missing stolen, lost, or broken items.

General Rules: - All entries must be covered and tagged. Punch a hole and tie entry tag to cardboard, plate, or tin.

- All cakes must be on cakeboard, or cardboard covered with foil, which should not exceed more than 1" beyond the size of the cake.

- Cookies must be on a firm, small paper plate in plastic bag.

- Pies should be in 9" foil pans.

- The baked good auction is voluntary. A sign-up sheet will be available as entries are brought in for judging. 1st and 2nd place winners will be strongly encouraged to enter as names will be announced during the auction. Those entering cookies should bring one extra dozen packaged to be auctioned. The pies and cakes will be auctioned, with one piece removed for judging and display.

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CandY (6 Pieces) Buckeyes Chocolate Fudge Peanut Butter Fudge Any Variety Candy

deParTMenT 200 aGrICULTUre eXHIBITS SUPerInTendenT Mary Bishop 419-784-6244 & Carol Sines 419-658-2030 noTe: aLL eXHIBITorS MUST PUrCHaSe a SeaSon TICKeT. Pre-registration can be completed at the Fair Office, or by mail, fax or email. Deadline for registration is Friday, August 12, 2011.

READ THE FOLLOWING RULES AND MAKE CERTAIN THAT YOUR PLANNED ENTRIES ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CLASSES AND

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CATEGORIES OFFERED! DO NOT ASK THE CLERK TO MAKE ANY ENTRIES NOT LISTED. BRING OR SEND ONLY A LIST OF WHAT YOU WISH TO ENTER, NOT THE ACTUAL ENTRIES! MaKe SUre THaT YoUr enTrY TaGS are FIrMLY aTTaCHed! Your exhibits may be brought in to the Agriculture Building from 6:00-9:00 PM on Thursday, August 18, 2011; or 9:00 AM – 12 Noon on Friday, August 19, 2011. Judging will begin on Friday, August 19, 2011 starting at 1:00 PM. Judges decisions will be final. Exhibits may NOT be removed before 9:00 PM Friday, August 26, 2011.

Premiums will be awarded as you pick up your exhibits.

Please make sure that you, or someone whom you select, pick up your exhibits after 9:00 pm Friday, August 26, 2011.

All exhibits left in the building will be thrown away and premiums will be taken to the Secretary’s office and kept there for 30 days; after that time, they become the property of the board, to do with as they choose.

The Fair Board will take every precaution to insure that your exhibits are secure, but will not be held responsible for missing stolen, lost, or broken items.

PreMIUMS oFFered: $25.00 $20.00 $15.00 CLaSS a - CLUB BooTHS (Must be pregistered to receive premium) 200 A-1 Any Organizational Booth (must cover at least 6'x6' space with background) PreMIUMS oFFered: $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 Class B - CroPS 200 B-1 Wheat (1QT jar) 200 B-2 Corn (6 ears) 200 B-3 Popcorn (6 ears) 200 B-4 Sweet Corn (6 ears) 200 B-5 Soybean (1 QT jar) 200 B-6 Oats (1 QT jar) 200 B-7 Clover Seed (1 QT jar) 200 B-8 Alfalfa (1 center slice) 200 B-9 Grass Hay (1 center slice) 200 B-10 Largest Sunflower Head, by diameter 200 B-11 Tallest Sunflowers (no roots) 200 B-12 3 Stalks of Soybeans (no roots) 200 B-13 3 Stalks of Corn (no roots) CLaSS C - VeGeTaBLeS 200 C-1 Katahdin Potato - 3 200 C-2 Kennebec Potato - 3 200 C-3 Red Pontiac Potato - 3 200 C-4 Any Other Potato -3 200 C-5 Sweet Potato 200 C-6 Yam 200 C-7 Largest Sweet Potato 200 C-8 Beets - Any Variety - 3 200 C-9 Vidalia Onion - 3 200 C-10 Bermuda Onion - 3 200 C-12 Sweet Onion - 3 200 C-14 Red Onion - 3 200 C-15 Any Variety Onion 200 C-16 Cabbage - any variety (1 head) 200 C-17 Tender Sweet Carrots - 3 200 C-18 Any Variety Carrot - 3 200 C-19 Big Boy Tomato - 3 200 C-20 Big Girl Tomato - 3 200 C-21 Beef Steak Tomato - 3 200 C-22 Roma Tomato - 3 200 C-23 Acid Free Tomato - 3 200 C-24 Cherry Tomato (6 on a plate) 200 C-25 Any Variety Tomato - 3 200 C-26 Beans/Pods - Any variety - 6 200 C-27 Cucumbers Slicers - 3 200 C-28 Cucumbers Pickling - 3 200 C-29 Cucumbers Burpless- 3 200 C-30 Cucumbers - Any variety - 3

200 C-31 Green Bell Peppers - 4 200 C-32 Sweet Bananal Peppers - 4 200 C-33 Jalapenol Peppers - 4 200 C-34 Peppers - any variety - 4 200 C-35 Acorn Squash - 2 200 C-36 Butternut Squash - 2 200 C-37 Zucchini Squash - 2 200 C-38 Squash - Any variety - 2 200 C-39 Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin 200 C-40 Pumpkin Pie 200 C-41 Miniature Pumpkin 200 C-42 Any Variety Pumpkin 200 C-43 Largest Pumpkin (By Weight) 200 C-44 Largest Musk Melon 200 C-45 Largest Watermelon 200 C-46 Eggplant - 2 200 C-47 Kohlrabi - 2 200 C-48 Horseradish (3 roots) 200 C-49 Freak of Nature or Odd Shaped Vegetable 200 C-50 Any Vegetable PreMIUMS oFFered: $4.00 $2.00 $1.00 200 C-51 Display of Vegetables (Must contain at least 10-15 items, with at least 6 varieties of vegetables. Produce must have been family grown. A wooden crate will be provided for this display.)

PreMIUMS oFFered: $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 CLaSS d - FrUITS 200 D-1 Cortland Apples - 3 200 D-2 Red Delicious Apples - 3 200 D-3 Yellow Delicious Apples - 3 200 D-4 Jonathon Apples - 3 200 D-5 Gala Apples - 3 200 D-6 Apples - any variety - 3 200 D-8 Pears - any variety - 3 200 D-9 Peaches - any variety - 3 200 D-10 Plums - any variety - 3 200 D-11 Concord Grapes - 3 bunches 200 D-12 Niagra (White) Grapes - 3 bunches 200 D-13 Grapes - any variety - 3 bunches PreMIUMS oFFered: $4.00 $2.00 $1.00 200 D-14 Best Display of Fruit (Must contain 10-15 items, with at least 6 varieties of fruit. A wooden crate will be provided for this display. Fruit must have been family grown.)

PreMIUMS oFFered: $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 CLaSS e - Canned FoodS 200 E-1 Fruit - Applesauce - 1 QT 200 E-2 Fruit - Yellow Peaches - 1 QT 200 E-3 Fruit - Sour Cherries - 1 QT 200 E-4 Fruit - Pear - 1 QT 200 E-5 Fruit - any canned fruit - 1 QT 200 E-6 Vegetable - Green Beans - 1 QT 200 E-7 Vegetable - Yellow Beans - 1 QT 200 E-8 Vegetable - Sauerkraut - 1 QT 200 E-9 Vegetable - Tomatoes - 1 QT 200 E-10 Vegetable - Carrots - 1 QT 200 E-11 Vegetable - Pumpkin - 1 QT 200 E-12 Vegetable - Beets - 1 QT 200 E-13 Vegetable Soup - 1 QT 200 E-14 Vegetable - any canned vegetable - 1 QT 200 E-15 Juice - Fruit - jelly jar or 1/2 pt.

200 E-16 Juice - Vegetable 200 E-17 Juice - any variety 200 E-18 Preserves - Cherry 200 E-19 Preserves - Strawberry 200 E-20 Preserves - Peach 200 E-21 Preserves - Watermelon 200 E-22 Preserves - Tomato 200 E-23 Preserves - any variety 200 E-24 Jellies - Apple 200 E-25 Jellies - Sugar Free Apple 200 E-26 Jellies - Grape 200 E-27 Jellies - Sugar Free Grape

200 E-28 200 E-29 200 E-30 200 E-31 200 E-32 200 E-33 200 E-34 200 E-35 200 E-36 200 E-37 200 E-38 200 E-39 200 E-40 200 E-41 200 E-42 200 E-43 200 E-44 200 E-45 200 E-46 200 E-47 200 E-48 200 E-50 200 E-51 200 E-52 200 E-53 200 E-54 200 E-55 200 E-56 200 E-57 200 E-58 200 E-59 200 E-60 200 E-61 200 E-62 200 E-63 200 E-64 200 E-65 200 E-66 200 E-68 200 E-69 200 E-70

Jellies - Cherry Jellies - Sugar Free Cherry Jellies - Blueberry Jellies - Sugar Free Blueberry Jellies - any variety Jellies - any variety Sugar Free Jams - Strawberry Jams - Sugar Free Strawberry Jams - Rhubarb Jams - Blueberry Jams - Sugar Free Blueberry Jams - Peach Jams - Sugar Free Peach Jams - Grape Jams - Sugar Free Grape Jams - any variety Jams - any variety Sugar Free Fruit Butter - Apple Fruit Butter - Sugar Free Apple Fruit Butter - Peach Fruit Butter - Sugar Free Peach Fruit Butter - any variety Fruit Butter - any variety Sugar Free Pickles - Bread and Butter Pickles - Sweet Chunk Pickles - Dill Pickles - Mixed Pickled Beets Pickles - any variety Relish/Sauces - Chili Relish/Sauces - Spaghetti Relish/Sauces - Catsup Relish/Sauces - any variety Relish/Sauces - Pickle Relish Relish - any variety Homemade Soup with Meat Canned Meat (1qt.)

Maple Syrup (1qt.)

Brown Eggs (1dozen) Mince Meat (1qt.)

Any Variety Miscellaneous

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Theme: “SCHooL daYS” draping and Setup Take down

august 19, 2011 august 27, 2011

6:30 PM 6:00 PM

noTe: no CHarGe For enTrIeS BUT aLL eXHIBITorS MUST PUrCHaSe a SeaSon TICKeT. Pre-registration can be completed at the Fair Office, or by mail, fax or email. Deadline for registration is Friday, August 12, 2011.

READ THE FOLLOWING RULES AND MAKE CERTAIN THAT YOUR PLANNED ENTRIES ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CLASSES AND CATEGORIES OFFERED! DO NOT ASK THE CLERK TO MAKE ANY ENTRIES NOT LISTED. BRING OR SEND ONLY A LIST OF WHAT YOU WISH TO ENTER, NOT THE ACTUAL ENTRIES! MaKe SUre THaT YoUr enTrY TaGS are FIrMLY aTTaCHed! THere are TWo SHoWS: FIrST SHoW - SaTUrdaY, aUGUST 20, 2011 SeCond SHoW - WedneSdaY, aUGUST 24, 2011 ALL RULES GOVERN BOTH SHOWS; CLASSES AND SPECIMEN CATEGORIES ARE THE SAME EXCEPT FOR CLASS A (HOUSE PLANTS) AND CLASS G (ARTISTIC DESIGN) THe nUMBerS WITHIn THe CLaSSeS are dIFFerenT For eaCH SHoW. Premiums will be awarded as you pick up your exhibits.

Please make sure that you, or someone whom you select, pick up your exhibits on August 25 for First Show, and by noon on Saturday, August 27, 2011 for Second Show.

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1. The Senior Division is open to any person 17 years or over. Anyone 4 to 16 years old may enter the Junior Division. To compete for class premiums, exhibitor must purchase a season ticket to enter.

2. All entries are to be pre-registered. Since there are two shows, exhibitors are encouraged to register for both shows, though exhibiting in only one show is an option. An exhibitor may enter the same classes for both shows or may choose to enter different classes.

3. All classes open to those who grow flowers and plants for pleasure only, not for the purpose of livelihood.

4. Entries are not limited to Defiance County.

5. Entries for the first show are to be brought to the Agriculture Hall between 7:30 AM and 10:30AM on August 20, 2011. Entries for the second show are to be brought to the Agriculture Hall between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM on August 24, 2011.

6. All exhibitors are to use the Hicks Street entrance to the fairgrounds.

7. Judging for the first show will begin at 12:00 noon on August 20, 2011.

Judging for the second show will begin at 12:00 noon on August 24, 2011.

8. Entries from the first show are to be removed after 9:00 PM on August 23, 2011 and before 7:30 AM on August 24, 2011. (this is to allow ample time for setup of the second show) Entries not removed by 7:30 AM will be disposed of and the containers stored.

9. Exhibits in the department will be guarded both day and night. The fair board will spare no effort to see that every precaution is taken for their safekeeping, but will not be responsible for missing, stolen, lost, or broken articles.

10. The exhibitor must grow all horticulture entries. Correct variety names should be on the entry tag of each exhibit. Horticulture entries must be exhibited in clear bud vases. Only foliage that is a part of the bloom is allowed in the horticulture categories – no foliage may be added.

11. Only the placement committee will stage horticulture exhibits.

12. When the schedule calls for a definite number, as in horticulture exhibits, a greater or lesser number disqualifies.

13. The plant must have been in the exhibitor’s possession at least three (3) months.

14. All floral designs must be the work of the exhibitor.

15. Any premium may be withheld at the discretion of the Judges. Inferior exhibits will receive no prizes. Judges’ decisions are final.

16. A person may enter only one exhibit under each class, except in the horticulture section where one entry for each different named variety is permissible. Variety name must be included on the entry tag.

17. No scenes or landscapes will be accepted.

18. Entries must not be moved or position altered without assistance of the placement committee.

19. In order to secure an adequate number of entries in each class, the placement committee reserves the right to combine or subdivide classes as needed.

20. Classes having no entries will be withdrawn.

21. All containers, bases, and accessories must be labeled on the bottom, with exhibitor’s name and telephone number.

22. While the committee will afford the best possible care and protection to all exhibits, it distinctly disclaims any liability for losses or damage to exhibits or personal property of the exhibitors JUdGInG STandardS JUdGInG WILL Be BY THe oHIo aSSoCIaTIon oF Garden CLUB STandardS

CLaSS a – HoUSe PLanTS (10 inch container unless otherwise indicated) 1st Show 8/20/11

300 A-1 300 A-2 300 A-3 300 A-4 300 A-5 300 A-6 300 A-7 300 A-8 300 A-9 300 A-10 300 A-11 300 A-12 300 A-13 300 A-14 300 A-15

2nd Show 8/24/11

375 A-4 375 A-5

375 A-12 375 A-15

300 A-16 300 A-17 375 A-17 300 A-18 375 A-18 300 A-19 375 A-19 300 A-20 375 A-20

CLaSS B – roSeS Hybrid tea roses should be at their most perfect state of beauty at time of judging, generally 1/2 to 3/4 open. A full blown rose is one in which the bloom is completely open with visible center. Foliage should be clean with no sign of disease, spray, or insect damage. Only natural cleaning of foliage is permitted. All foliage is to remain on the main shoot. Thorns are to remain, except for those below the water line of the vase. Hybrid tea roses are shown disbudded. Stem length should be in proportion to the size of the bloom.

1st Show 8/20/11

2nd Show 8/24/11

300 B-2 375 B-2 Hybrid Tea – All colors Floribunda roses should be on one cane and have two sets of leaves below the lowest lateral. These roses should not be disbudded. Removal of dead central flower does not constitute disbudding.

300 B-3 375 B-3 Floribunda Grandiflora sprays should be similar to floribunda sprays and glandiflora single bloom should be similar to hybrid teas.

1st Show 8/20/11

2nd Show 8/24/11

300 B-4 300 B-5 300 B-6 300 B-7 300 B-8 300 B-9 300 B-10 300 B-11 300 B-12

375 B-4 375 B-5 375 B-6 375 B-7 375 B-8 375 B-9 375 B-10 375 B-11 375 B-12

1st Show 8/20/11

2nd Show 8/24/11

• a bloom – one flower disbudded with all foliage attached to its’ stem above the waterline.

• a spray – one stem with all foliage, flowers, and buds down to the first true leaf on the main stem. The terminal bud blooms first. One stem terminates in a bud, but not in another stem.

• a spike – one stem with all foliage, flowers, and buds attached and where the bottom florets bloom first.

• Foliage on all exhibits should be clean with no evidence of spray residue, mildew, insect damage or infestation.

• No artificial polishing or oiling is permitted.

• All variety names must be listed on entry bags.

• NO ARTIFICIAL POLISHING OR OILING IS PERMITTED.

300 C-1 300 C-2 300 C-3 300 C-4 300 C-5

375 C-1 375 C-2 375 C-3 375 C-4 375 C-5

300 C-6 300 C-7 300 C-8 300 C-9 300 C-10 300 C-11 300 C-13

375 C-6 375 C-7 375 C-8 375 C-9 375 C-10 375 C-11 375 C-13

The house plant catagory will be different for the 2 shows. The specimen categories are the same for both shows, however the numbering will be different. To be judged for horticulture quality. removal of side buds and branches from individual blooms is required. Foilage is not to be removed.

Must be grown by the exhibitor and must be labeled as to the named variety.

PreMIUMS:

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1st $3.00

2nd $2.00

3rd $1.00

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Grandiflora Shrub Rose – English Shrub Rose – single Shrub Rose - double (other than English Miniature rose – 1 bloom Miniature rose – full blown – 1 bloom Carpet or groundcover rose - any color - 1 spray Climber – any variety – 1 spray Any rose not falling in above classes – 1 bloom or 1 spray

CLaSS C – annUaLS

noTe: Plants should be labeled as to variety.

THere WILL Be TWo SHoWS: aUGUST 20 & aUGUST 24.

African Violet – single, single crown African Violet – double, single crown Begonia – any one variety Geranium – any one variety (16" pot limit for 2nd Show) Coleus – any one variety (16" pot limit for 2nd Show) Cactus Fern Fuchsia Hanging Basket – one variety Hanging Basket - mixed Jade Succulent (16" pot limit for 2nd Show) Orchids – any variety Philodendron, one pot (may have more than one plant) Sweet potato vine (may have more than one variety) (16" pot limit for 2nd Show) Any Ivy vine Flowering plant - any plant not listed (not a hanging basket) (16" pot limit for 2nd Show) Foliage plant - any plant not listed (not a hanging basket) (16" pot limit for 2nd Show) Patio container up to 16”, exhibitor’s choice (2nd show not entered in 1st show) Patio container, over 16" and up to 24", exhibitor’s choice (2nd show not entered in 1st show)

300 C-14 375 C-14 300 C-15 300 C-16 300 C-17 300 C-18 300 C-19

375 C-15 375 C-16 375 C-17 375 C-18 375 C-19

Aster – all colors – 3 blooms Celosia – crested – 1 bloom – disbudded Celosia – plumed – all colors – 1 stem Cleome – any color – 1 spike Cosmos – large variety – 3 blooms (over 2 1/2 “) – one color Cosmos – small variety – 5 blooms – any color combo Gloriosa Daisy – 1 bloom Marigold – single type with single row of petals – 1 spray Marigold – dwarf – 1 spray (under 2 “) Marigold – large – 1 bloom (over 2 “) Nicotiana (flowering tobacco) – 1 spray Ornamental grass – 1 variety – 3 stems – with/without seed head – up to 15” Ornamental grass – 1 variety – 3 stems – with/without seed head – 15”-36” Salvia – one color – 3 spike Snapdragon – any color – 1 spike Strawflower – any color Sunflower – small variety – 1 bloom (under 6 “) Sunflower – any variety – 1 bloom over 6" up to 10 “)

300 C-20 300 C-21 300 C-22 300 C-23 300 C-24 300 C-25 300 C-26 300 C-27 300 C-28

375 C-20 375 C-21 375 C-22 375 C-23 375 C-24 375 C-25 375 C-26 375 C-27 375 C-28

Zinnia – bi color – 1 bloom Zinnia – green – 1 bloom Zinnia – one color pompom – 3 blooms Zinnia Ddahlia type – any color – 1 bloom Zinnia – cactus type – 1 bloom Zinnia – any other – 1 bloom Any Annual not listed – round - disbudded – 1 bloom Any Annual not listed– 24" up – 1 spike Any annual not listed – 24" – spray form

CLaSS d – PerennIaLS 1st Show 8/20/11

2nd Show 8/24/11

300 D-1 300 D-2 300 D-3 300 D-4 300 D-5 300 D-6 300 D-7 300 D-8 300 D-9 300 D-10 300 D-11 300 D-12 300 D-13 300 D-14 300 D-15 300 D-16 300 D-17 300 D-18 300 D-19 300 D-20 300 D-21 300 D-22

375 D-1 375 D-2 375 D-3 375 D-4 375 D-5 375 D-6 375 D-7 375 D-8 375 D-9 375 D-10 375 D-11 375 D-12 375 D-13 375 D-14 375 D-15 375 D-16 375 D-17 375 D-18 375 D-19 375 D-20 375 D-21 375 D-22

BuddleIia (butterfly bush) – 1 spike Chrysanthemum – pompom – 1 spray Chrysanthemum – quilled – 1 bloom – disbudded Chrysanthemum – spoon type – 1 spray Chrysanthemum – any variety– 1 spray Coreopsis – any variety – 3 blooms Daisy – any variety – 1 bloom Delphinium – 1 spike Echinacea (cone flower) – 1 bloom Gaillardia – 3 blooms Hemerocallis (day lily) – 1 scape Hosta (miniature) – 3 leaves – 1 inch or less across Hosta – 1 leaf – 1-3" across Hosta – 1 leaf – 3-6" across Hosta – 1 leaf – 6-9" across Hosta – 1 leaf – 9-12" across Rudbeckia (Black-eyed Susan) – 1 bloom Salvia – 1 spike Yarrow (achillea) – 3 blooms Any perennial not listed – 1 bloom Any perennial not listed – 1 spike Any perennial not listed – 1 spray

CLaSS e – BULBS 300 E-1 375 E-1 Canna – 1 stem – may have leaf, but not necessary 300 E-2 375 E-2 Any other tender bulb or tuber not listed – 1 bloom or stem Each gladiolus must be cut to a length not to exceed 20" from bottom floret down. This is intended primarily to avoid accidents caused by top heavy entries falling over (ruling by National Gladiolus Society). Side shoots must be removed, although foliage should be left on. Markings permitted. No unattached foliage is permitted.

300 E-3 300 E-4 300 E-5 300 E-6

375 E-3 375 E-4 375 E-5 375 E-6

Gladiolus – all colors Gladiolus - small/miniature – 1 spike Lilium – 1 bloom Lilium – 1 stem

Disbud early, must include first set of 5 leaves attached to stem. Dahlias are classified by their size and measured in “ by the diameter of the bloom. Exhibitors must measure the diameter of the dahlia to enter in the proper class.

1st Show 8/20/11

2nd Show 8/24/11

300 E-7 300 E-8 300 E-9 300 E-10

375 E-7 375 E-8 375 E-9 375 E-10

Dahlias – all colors over 6' Dahlias – All colors 4-6" Dahlias – All colors 2-4" Dahlias – Pompom – 3 blooms – 2" or less in diameter

CLaSS F – HerBS Leaves/Stem only, in water, not potted 300 F-1 375 F-1 Dill 300 F-2 375 F-2 Basil 300 F-3 375 F-3 Thyme 300 F-4 375 F-4 Oregano 300 F-5 375 F-5 Chives 300 F-6 375 F-6 Lavender 300 F-7 375 F-7 Sage 300 F-8 375 F-8 Mint 300 F-9 375 F-9 Rosemary 300 F-10 375 F-10 Parsley 300 F-11 375 F-11 Lemon Verbena 300 F-12 375 F-12 Lemon Bee Balm 300 F-13 375 F-13 Any other Herb CLaSS G -- arTISTIC deSIGn Theme: “SCHooL daYS” Premiums: 1st $5.00 2nd $4.00 3rd $3.00 300 G-1

375 G-1 Exhibit

1. All plant material used in the artistic design section MUST be listed on a card accompanying the arrangement. The committee will furnish the cards 2. Plant material may be obtained from any source for use in arrangements.

However, all designs must be the work of the exhibitor.

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3. For design entries, no artificial plant material will be permitted. Any dried plant material may be dyed and/or painted although fresh plant material must be predominating, unless otherwise stated. Other foliage is permitted unless otherwise stated.

4. Fresh plant material may not be painted or dried.

SPeCIaL rULe: Plant material for all designs must be replaced, if needed, to ensure freshness of the design for the duration of the show. • do noT CHanGe THe deSIGn.

*** FIRST Show *** FULL SIZe deSIGn: "SUMMer TIMe" A traditional design featuring summer flowers SMaLL deSIGn: "CoUnTrY roadS" A small arrangement untilizing roadside material MInIaTUre arranGeMenTS: "YoU & Me" Designer's choice TaBLe SeTTInG: "Tea For TWo" A functional table setting for two staged on a card table furnished by the exhibitor

*** SECoND Show *** FULL SIZe deSIGn: "BLUe BeLLS" A design featuring white flowers MInIaTUre arranGeMenTS: "FUn In THe SUn" A design including sunflowers SMaLL deSIGn: "SaLUTe To THe FLaG" A red, white & blue design TaBLe SeTTInG: "FarMer'S MaKeT" An Exhibitional table setting Type 2

deParTMenT 400HorTICULTUre (FLoraL) JUnIor dIVISIon SUPerInTenenT Carol Sines 419-658-2030 The Junior Division is open to any person 16 years or under.

Anyone 17 years or older may enter the Senior Division.

Horticulture entries must be grown and cared for by the exhibitor, ages sixteen (16) and under. Plant materials for artistic classes may be obtained from any source, however the design must be the work of the exhibitor. Accessories are permitted.

To compete for class premiums, exhibitor must purchase a season ticket to enter. Junior Division entrants may enter under a parent’s ticket or purchase their own exhibitor's ticket. aLL oTHer rULeS are THe SaMe aS dePT 300 THere are TWo SHoWS: FIrST SHoW - SaTUrdaY, aUGUST 20, 2011 SeCond SHoW - WedneSdaY, aUGUST 24, 2011 ALL RULES GOVERN BOTH SHOWS; CLASSES AND SPECIMEN CATEGORIES ARE THE SAME EXCEPT THe nUMBerS WITHIn THe CLaSSeS are Be dIFFerenT For eaCH SHoW. MaKe SUre THaT YoUr enTrY TaGS are FIrMLY aTTaCHed. Premiums will be awarded as you pick up your exhibits.

Please make sure that you, or someone whom you select, pick up your exhibits by noon on Saturday, August 27, 2011.

CLaSS a – HorTICULTUre eXHIBITS Premiums: 1st $3.00 2nd $2.00 3rd $1.00 1st Show 8/20/11

2nd Show 8/24/11

400 A-1 475 A-1 Vegetable display – one (1) each of five (5) different vegetables 400 A-2 475 A-2 Gladiolus – 1 spike 400 A-3 475 A-3 Marigold – large, 1 bloom 400 A-4 475 A-4 Marigold – small, 1 spray 400 A-5 475 A-5 Rose – Hybrid tea, 1 bloom

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400 A-6 400 A-7 400 A-8 400 A-9

475 A-6 475 A-7 475 A-8 475 A-9

400 A-10 400 A-11 400 A-12 400 A-13 400 A-14

475 A-10 475 A-11 475 A-12 475 A-13 475 A-14

Rose – Any other, 1 bloom or spray Zinnia – cactus flowered, 1 bloom Zinnia – dahlia flowered, 1 bloom Zinnia largest, 1 bloom, size limit: over 5" in diameter Any other annual not listed, 1 bloom Any other annual not listed, 1 spray Any other annual not listed, 1 spike Any perennial, 1 bloom Patio container up to 16" limit, grower's choice

arTISTIC deSIGn – Theme: “ToWn & CoUnTrY” Premiums: 1st $5.00 2nd $4.00 400 A-15 475 A-15 Artistic Design

3rd $3.00

*** FIRST Show ***

on THe FarM - A design incorporating some type of farm crop (or crops) In ToWn - A design including vegetable(s)

*** SECoND Show ***

PaInT THe ToWn - A design incorporating an artist's supply or supplies doWn BY THe rIVer - A design showing water

deParTMenT 500 – HoMeMade WIneS Superintendent Carol Sines: 419-658-2030 & Mary Bishop: 419-784-6244 All exhibits must be registered during open registration before Friday, August 12, 2011. All exhibitors must have or purchase a Defiance County season pass ticket at the time of registration. Entry fee will be $1.00 per entry. Exhibits will not be accepted until Friday, August 19, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. and must be in by noon in the Agricultrual Hall. Exhibits will then remain in place until release day.

Homemade Wines are open to all adult competitors 21 years and over. Wines will be judged on merit only. No entry accepted unless it can be placed in the listed categories. All exhibits shall be identified with the entry tag only. Entries submitted into the wrong class will be disqualified.

500 A-5 500 A-6 500 A-7 500 A-8 500 A-9 500 A-10 500 A-11 500 A-12 500 A-13

Rose/Blush Red sweet grape Red sweet non-grape White sweet grape White sweet non-grape Dessert - Grape Dessert - Non-Grape Sparkling Red Sparkling White

(extra classes may be added)

deParTMenT d oPen CLaSS SWIne SHoW Thursday, august 25, 2011, 9:00 aM in Livestock Show arena SUPerInTendenT Jeff Holtsberry 07642 Wms. Center Cecil rd - Mark Center - (419) 899-4463 noTe: aLL eXHIBITorS MUST PUrCHaSe a SeaSon TICKeT. Each exhibitor must pay a $5.00 entry fee per entry.

Entries close at 5:00 PM Monday, August 22, 2011, and all animals must be in place by that time. Swine judging will begin at 9:00 AM Thursday, August 25, 2011. No charge for pens. No late entries accepted.

Showmanship will be judged 1st at 9:00 AM. It will be a 50/50 show, each showman will pay $3.00 when entering the ring and winner will receive ½ of the money for each age group (a minimum of $10.00 will be paid to the winner) No early sign up is needed for showmanship just be ready at 9:00 AM for your age group to be called. aGe GroUPS: 0-9 years old; 10-15 years old; 16-Older rULeS: Open to all counties. All swine exhibited must be from herds free from communicable disease and accompanied by an official certificate of health indicating they meet health requirements. Swine must have a negative test for pseudo rabies. This is a Terminal Show.

CLaSS 1 - Lightweight 1 (180-234 pounds) CLaSS 2 - Lightweight 2 (180-234 pounds) CLaSS 3 - Middleweight 1 (235-279 pounds) CLaSS 4 - Middleweight 2 (235-279 pounds) CLaSS 5 - Heavyweight 1 (280-over) CLaSS 6 - Heavyweight 2 (280-over)

WIne JUdGInG STandardS: Clarity, Color, aroma/Bouquet, Palate, Flavor, Balance & Finish.

Classes suject to change based on entries and class sizes.

enTrY rULeS: 1. All exhibits entered must be made by the exhibitor.

2. Wines may be made from grapes, berries, other fruits, vegetables, or blends of these.

3. Ingredients may be made from fresh, canned, dried, concentrated, or otherwise preserved items.

4. Exhibitors may enter two entries per class.

5. ONLY ONE BOTTLE PER ENTRY NEEDS TO BE SUBMITTED. (Entry bottle will be used for display and may be picked up on Saturday, August 27).

6. Agriculture Hall will be closed during judging.

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rULeS For PreSenTaTIon: 1. Still wines MUST be submitted in smooth glass bottles of approximately 750-ml capacity.

2. Bottles of the general shape called "BORDEAUX" or "RHINE" is acceptable and may be closed with cork, screw top, or plastic stopper.

3. Bottles MUST be filled to within on inch of cork or other closure.

4. Each bottle must be labeled with the class of wine, the year it was made and the main ingredient used. DO NO PUT YOUR NAME ON THE BOTTLE - however you may put your exhibitor's number on the label.

CLaSSeS: 500 A-1 Dry red grape 500 A-2 Dry red non-grape 500 A-3 White dry grape 500 A-4 White dry non-grape

HARNESS, COSTUME, PACK/OBSTACLE, etc.

Thursday august 25, 2011 @ 10:00 aM in Strausbaugh arena

rULeS 1. Entry fee is $1.00 per entry and $15.00 for a Season Pass.

Fees must accompany the entry form to the Show Secretary.

Checks should be made payable to: Agricultural Fair of Defiance County, Inc. 2. The base date is August 25, 2011, the day of the show.

3. Starting time will be: 10:00 AM (OHIO TIME) with Harness classes. Animals must be on the grounds by 8:00 am Thursday, August 25, 2011.

4. Aimals MUST be properly tattooed or tagged. Judge’s decision will be final.

5. Proper health papers ARE REQUIRED in the state of Ohio for all animals from other states, and must comply with Ohio regulations. Michigan animals must be accompanied with an Ohio permit number. PAPERS AND ANIMALS WILL BE CHECKED BEFORE THE ANIMALS ARE PENNED. Animals presented for exhibition must show no symptoms or evidence of an infectious or contagious disease. Animals showing signs of infectious disease or ill health will be barred from the barns and the show rings. All animals will be visibly healthy, inspected and dismissed at our discretion. A Veterinarian will be on call to settle any dispute on barred animals. The exhibitor will pay the expense of the Veterinarian. The Veterinarian’s decision will be final. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is valid if signed by Veterinarian and dated within 30 days of the show. The owner and the Veterinarian must attest to the following statement written on the certificate of veterinary inspection “the goats in this shipment are not known to be under any movement restrictions because of Scrapies. and originate from a tuberculosis free herd.”

No telephone calls will be accepted in lieu of the correct Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. Any questions about the proper paperwork can be answered by calling the Ohio Department of Agriculture at 614-728-6220.

6. ALL ANIMALS MUST BE FROM HERDS THAT ARE REGISTERED IN THE NATIONAL SCRAPIES DATABASE. They MUST be properly tattooed or tagged with the proper identification. For more information about the National Scrapies Database call the U. S. Department of Agriculture at 614-856-4735.

7. No feed or bedding will be provided.

8. NO DOGS are allowed in the barns or show arena.

NO EXCEPTIONS. 9. Exhibitors are responsible for the care of their animals.

10. Any person not acting in an honorable manner will be asked to leave the fairgrounds immediately and not to return for the remainder of the show.

11. The Defiance County Agricultural Society & Fairgrounds and members of the show committee will not be held responsible for loss, damage, theft, injury or illness to animal(s) or equipment, or person(s) attending the show. Entries will be judged on merit only.

(See inside-back page for entry form.)

Show Chairperson: Yvonne Blosser, 09263 Wonderly road, Mark Center, ohio 43536 fawn@bright.net • 419-542-6520 Show Secretary: Mary Bishop, 05920 domersville rd defiance, ohio 43512 boer.goats@yahoo.com • 419-784-6244 CLaSSeS: 1. Harness Class a. 1st year – lead only b. 2nd year – lead with cart or walk behind c. 3rd year – drive from cart d. Champion Harness (Winners from class a, b, and c above) 2. Harness your goat - timed event 3. You be The judge - adult and youth division 4. Costume Class (divided as needed) – must bring written story about your costume 5. Pack/Obstacle Class (divided as needed) – must carry pack 6. Egg & Spoon 7. Dress your Goat 8. Catalog Race 9. Simon Says 10. Trail class

HorSeSHoe PITCHInG ToUrnaMenT Sunday, august 21, 2011 @ 9:00 aM Fee: $8.00 SUPerInTendenT: doug Moog 419 542-6164 Tournament organizers:: Gary, Brad and Scott Shull Rules: 1. All entries, fees and ringer percentage must be sent to Gary Shull at least seven days before the tournament date.

2. Send entries, fees, and ringer percentages to: Gary Shull, 02184 State Route 18W, Hicksville, Ohio 43526.

3. All pitchers will be notified by postcard as to time and date of pitching.

4. Late entries will not be accepted.

5. Junior classes will be offered. No Charge. Trophies for 1st and 2nd place.

6. Pay score keeper 50 cents per game.

7. Trophies will be awarded to 1st and 2nd place. 1st place wins $20.00, 2nd place wins $15.00, and 3rd place wins $10.00.

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deMoLITIon derBY Saturday, august 27, 2011 @ 7:00 PM Grandstand SUPerInTendenT: Lavon Wiles 419-658-2520

august 23 & 26, 2011 @ 6:30 PM Grandstand SPeed SUPerInTendTenT Lavon Wiles (419) 658-2520 FaIr WeBSITe: www.defiancefair.com TROPHY EACH RACE PARI-MUTUELS CHARTED LINES • STARTING GATE

Tuesday, august 23 - 6:30 P.M. Trot: 3-yr. old Filly . . . . . . . . . . Est. purse $1,597 added Trot: 3-yr. old Colt . . . . . . . . . . . Est. purse $1,597 added Pace: 2-yr. old Filly . . . . . . . . . . . Est. purse $1,597 added Pace: 2-yr. old Colt . . . . . . . . . . . Est. purse $1,597 added Trot: Non-Winners of $2,500 Lifetime (also eligible: maidens; 2-yr. olds) . . . . . .Purse $700 Pace: Non-Winners of $6,000 Lifetime (also eligible: Non-winners $2,000 in 2011; $3,000 claimers; 3-yr. olds) . . . . . . . . . . .Purse $700 Trot: Non-Winners of $5,000 in 2011 (also eligible: non-winners $1,000 since July 1, 2011; $4,000 claimers; 3-yr. olds) . . . . . .Purse $700 Pace: Gene Vance Memorial (4-yr. olds & up - Signature Series) ($75 entry fee added). . . . . . . . . . . .Est. Purse $2,000 Claiming Authorization papers on file at time of entry fee payment.

Friday, august 26 - 6:30 P.M. Pace: 3-yr. old Filly . . . . . . . . . . . Est. Purse $1,597 added Pace: 3-yr. old Colt . . . . . . . . . . . Est. Purse $1,597 added Trot: 2-yr. old Filly . . . . . . . . . . . Est. Purse $1,597 added Trot: 2-yr. old Colt . . . . . . . . . . . . Est. Purse $1,597 added Pace: Non Winners of $2,500 Lifetime (also eligible: maidens, 2-yr. olds . . . . . .Purse $700 Trot: Non-Winners of $6,000 Lifetime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (also eligible: non-winners $2,000 in 2011; $3,000 claimers; 3-yr. olds) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Purse $700 Pace: Non-Winners of $5,000 in 2011 (also eligible: non-winners $1,000 since July 1, 2011; $4,000 claimers; 3-yr. olds). . . . .Purse $700 Trot: Kermit Peter Trot (4-yr. olds & up - Signature Series) ($75 entry fee added) . . . . . . . . . Est. $2,000 added Claiming Authorization papers on file at time of entry fee payment.

The family of Chuck Peter will present a stopwatch to the leading driver of the week to be determined on a point system: 5-1st, 4-2nd, 3-3rd, 2-4th, 1-5th.

CondITIonS OSRC & USTA Rules with exceptions. Unless indicated above, entry fee for all overnight events will be $30. Declarations to be made by 11:00 A.M. OHIO TIME, 3 DAYS before race.

Five to enter in overnight races, or no race. Money divided; 50 - 25 - 12 - 8 - 5 percent in all two & three year old NWOCRA Stakes and all overnight races. Money divided 45 - 25 -15 - 10 - 5 percent in Sugnature Series races. Track will score 6 wide. All overnight and the Signature Series will split on 10 entries. Two and three year old NWOACRA Stakes will split on 9 entries.

Right reserved to race elimination heats, change order of program, postpone or declare off races or to refuse to accept any entry for any reason.

The Defiance County Fair and the Defiance County Horsemen's Association assume no liability for any accident, but will do everything possible to avoid them.

Drivers are insured.

Phone entries to Bill Peters, Race Secratary, at (419) 298-7408 or (419) 633-2667.

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$10,000 ToTaL PUrSe! Prise money awarded in three categories: Full Sub Size Compact 1st place $2,000 $500 2nd place $1,400 $300 3rd place $800 $200 4th place $600 $175 5th place $500 $150 6th place $400 $100 7th place $300 $100 8th place $200 $50 9th-11th place $100 $50 12th-14th place $100 $25 15-20th place $100

Mini Van $500 $300 $200 $100 $75 $50 $40 $35

Highest winners from Defiance County in full-size and sub-compact will receive $50.

Awards will be given to the best three (3) painted cars.

General rules: 1. $40 entry fee (no refunds) includes one pit pass (not good for Grandstand).

2. Derby drivers and crew are independent contractors, not employees of the Society or the Promoter and must have the signed release sheet to be allowed in the pit area.

Drivers and crews are responsible for their own life and health insurance.

3. Unsportsmanlike conduct, rules violations, under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or the use of such, are prohibited priot to or during the event. Any of the above can cause disqualification, forfeiture of winnings, and bannishment from grounds and future derbies.

4. Drivers must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license. Drivers must drive the car they sign in on.

5. Entrants are encouraged to decorate their cars, but must be in good taste. This is a family show. registration: 1. Registration opens at 11:30 AM. No cars allowed on infield before 11:30 AM without permission. Pre-entries must be checked in by 4:00 PM. 2. All drivers must fill out an entry form. Derby officials may reject any entry. Heats and features determined by entries.

Drivers must supply their own cars and may enter as many heats as they wish. Limit of 180 full-size cars, 75 sub-compacts and 60 mini vans. Substitutions accepted in order of arrival after limit.

3. Full-size cars can be sedans, hard-tops or station wagons.

No trucks, jeeps, convertibles, hearses or checker taxi, etc.

Mini vans are window vans only.

4. All cars must be stock except where rules apply. Specific regulations regarding allowed and unallowed modifications to drive trains, engines, bumpers, gas tanks, etc. is available by contacting Ric Hendricks at 419-636-1694. Drivers must read all rules and regulations before making entry.

Inspection: 1. Inspection is 12:00 noon to 5:25 PM. After entering pit, cars have 30 minutes to pass inspection. Each car allowed once time through inspection and once for recheck. No third time. No cars allowed to enter pit after 5:15 PM. After 5:15 PM, cars in pits have must pass inspection without recheck.

2. Drivers will turn off ignition and exit cars during inspection.

3. Cars will be disqualified if any changes are made after passing inspection.

Competition: 1. Drivers' meeting at 5:30 PM. 2. Three classes of vehicles: full-size, sub-Ccompact (under 103" wheel base) and minivans. Sub-compact heats run first followed by mini-vans and full-size. All features run after last heat of full-size.

3. No car will be allowed in the competition area prior to the heat in which it is to participate in. Heats will last twenty minutes. Draw if more than one vehicle running after twenty

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minutes. Winners advance to feature race.

4. During competition, drivers may maneuver cars forward or backwards. Drivers must hit another vehicle every thirty seconds. Hit time reduced to fifteen seconds if driver is warned for sandbagging.

5. Drivers will be disqualified for deliberate hitting the drivers door of another vehicle. Vehicles will be disqualified for any open door or unsafe vehicle. Officials reserve the right to inspect any car at any time.

6. If an emergency arises during any event, all cars will be stopped. If any car must be moved, the heat will restart from present position.

7. Once a heat begins, drivers must remain in their cars until the last car stops or until instructed by an official.

8. If a driver makes a feature, that car will be in feature and driver will withdraw all cars entered in other heats. Feature cars will be place in a holding area. No work may be done until all vehicles from all heats are entered in holding area.

9. All participating vehicles must be removed from the fair grounds within four hours after the show.

STraW LoadInG ConTeST Sunday, august 21, 2011 @ 1:00 PM Sponsored by ayersville FFa Contestants must load 40 bales of straw on a conventional pickup truck, drive through a designated obstacle course, unload the straw and then stack it. rULeS 1. This contest will be held in the grandstand infield.

2. A team will consist of the three (3) members from the same FFA Chapter, 4-H Club or Junior Fair Board. THE DRIVER MUST BE LICENSED DRIVER AND HAVE AN INSURED TRUCK. There will be four (4) classes: Female Youth Male Youth Adult Male Adult Female 3. The entry fee will be $12.00 with proceeds going to Children’s Hospital.

4. The contest will be limited to the first 15 teams to enter the day of the contest. Questions can be sent to Don Hammersmith, Ayersville High School, 28046 Watson Rd., Defiance 43512, or call at 419-395-1112.

5. The trophies will be awarded to the top team in all divisions.

6. The pickup must be a standard ton and must be conventional.

No sideboards, roll bars or other devices may be used.

7. The straw must be loaded on the truck and transported through a given obstacle course and unloaded to a stack in a designated place.

8. A 15 second penalty will be awarded for each broken bale.

9. All members must ride in the cab of the truck through the entire course with the doors closed.

10. Contest will be a timed event with a maximum of 10 minutes.

11. Missing or knocking over a traffic cone will result in a 15 second penalty.

12. All straw falling from the truck must be reloaded on the truck unless it is a broken bale. Broken bales will be left lay but must be picked up and removed from the contest area by the team after their time has stopped.

13. Time will start at the second judge’s whistle and will stop after the straw has been unloaded and stacked at a designated location and all team members are in the cab of the truck with both doors closed. Penalty can be assessed for improper stacking.

14. If under 18, parents must sign a “FAIR RELEASE OF LIABILITY FORM.” These forms are available in the Secretary’s office at the fairgrounds or from Hammersmith.

deFIanCe CoUnTY IdoL ConTeST Sunday, august 21, 2011 @ 2:00 PM Grandstand Preliminary auditions held on Saturday, July 23rd starting at 9:00 a.m. in the Arts and Media Center, 319 Wayne Ave., Defiance. Ten finalists will be selected by a panel of three judges to perform at the fair. Two additional finalists plus one alternate will be selected by an online vote.

After all contestants perform at the fair, judges will select the winners who will receive the following: Prizes:

1st place . . . . . . $500.00 2nd place . . . . . . $300.00 3rd place . . . . . $200.00

Ticket holders in the audience will also select a "People Choice" Award winner. rules: 1. Contest is open to Defiance County residents. Solo and Duet acts only. Non-professionals only.

2. Entries must be received by July 20, 2011. Auditions may be limited on a first come basis. $20 entry fee solo acts, $25 entry fee for duet acts (includes admission to the fair on the day of contest finals). Entry forms and information available at Biggby Coffee, 720 N. Clinton St., Defiance or at http://crescent-news.com.

3. Contestants must furnish their own music on recorded CD. All music must be karaoke format with limited background music and no lead vocals. Performances limited to four minutes and points will be deducted for exceeding limit. Please have music cued and ready to play. The Defiance County Fair will provide a sound system with microphone and compact disc player at auditions. A professional sound system will be furnished by the fair at final judging.

4. Performances must be family oriented. Superintendent has right to refuse any act.

5. Entrants must observe all applicable rules. The Defiance County Fair may remove any contestant at any time for not abiding to the rules of the contest officials.

The panel of judges decisions are final.

6. The Defiance County Fair Idol Contest may be taped or have pictures taken at the performance. All contestants give the Defiance County Fair and all sponsors the right to use the video and photos for any promotional purpose without residuals or additional payments.

7. The Defiance County Fair and its committees assume no liability or responsibility for personal equipment and/ or possessions. Please secure your belongings.

8. Entries of minors must have the signature of a parent of legal guardian. All disclaimers apply. Parents/ guardians of minors will not hold the Defiance County Fair "Idol" Committee or director responsible.

SPeCIFICS: 1. Truck is parked at the finish line, with engine off, doors closed, team members sitting on dropped tailgate.

2. Judges start contest with whistle. Load bales on truck. All team members must be in truck and all doors closed before truck moves.

3. Any broken bales while loading are replaced on pile by judges.

4. After obstacle course, straw is restacked in the same manner.

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CHeerLeadInG ConTeST Wednesday, august 24, 2011 @ 7:00 PM Grandstand admission: $3.00 per person, 5 and under Free SUPerInTendenT david Fine 419-542-7961 angie etchen 419-298-3286 Crystal Slattman 419-428-4013 Tumble and Non-Tumble divisions. all Star Cheer Teams - Stunting allowed. (Proof of insurance required.)

School Teams - No stunting. all Star and Mini teams welcome for exhibition only.

PrIZeS: Varsity Tumble1st place $300; 2nd place $150; 3rd place $50 Varsity non-Tumble1st place $150; 2nd place $75; 3rd place $50 Jr. High Tumble1st place $75; 2nd place $50; 3rd place $25 Jr. High non-Tumble1st place $30; 2nd place $25; 3rd place $20 The Defiance County Agricultural Society reserves the right to add, change, delete, or combine divisions for any reason.

Routines limited to five minutes maximum. Teams may not use the same routine when entering mutiple divisions.

Entry fee: $25.00 per team (includes admission for two coaches). Entry form available at www.defiancefair. com. Registration must be received by July 31, 2011 and include team roster, proof of liability coverage and full payment. Each participant must have a completed "Participant Release and Waiver Form" at time of checkin. Cheerleaders who do not have a completed waiver form will not be allowed to compete.

General safety guidelines: 1. All teams must be supervised during all official functins by a qualified director/coach.

2. Soft-soled shoes must be worn while competing.

No dance shoes/boots, and/or gymnastics slippers (or similar) allowed.

3. Jewelry of any kind including but not limited to ear, nose, tongue, belly button and facial rings, clear plastic jewelry, bracelets, necklaces and pins on uniforms are prohibited. Jewelry must be removed and may not be taped over. (Exception: mediacl ID tags/bracelets, and uniform rhinestones.)

4. Cheerleaders must have at least one foot on the performing surface when the routine starts.

5. Any height increasing apparatus used to propel a competitor is prohibited.

6. Flags, banners, signs, pom poms and megaphones are the only props allowed. Props with poles or similar support apparatus may not be used in conjunction with any kind of stunt or tumbling. All props must be safely discarded out of harms way (e.g. throwing a hard sign across the mat form a stunt would be illegal). Any uniform piece purposefully removed from the body and used for visual effect will be considered a prop.

7. Casts that are hard and unyielding or have rough edges must be appropriately covered with a padded material.

8. Required spotters for all levels must be your own team members.

9. Drops including but not limitted to knee, seat, thigh, front, back, and split drops from a jump, stunt, or inverted position are prohibited unless the majority of the weight is first borne on the hands/feet, which breaks the impact of the drop.

10. Vulgar/Suggestive/Offensive movements, works or music are not permitted. Routines should be appropriate for family viewing.

11. Performance must take place within the boundaries.

Stepping out of bounds will not be penalized unless it is intentional use of out of bounds.

For rules, visit: http://www.defiancefair.com/General

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deFIanCe CoUnTY FaIr SToCK TrUCK PULL Thursday, august 25, 2011 @ 7:00 PM Contact: Jeff Holtsberry: 419-899-4463 Weigh-In begins at 5:00 PM Pullers pay $25.00 per hook.

Driver and one helper get in free with truck in pull.

CLaSSeS 6500 lbs. Street Stock 4x4 Farm Class 6500 lbs. Alt Street STock 4x4 8000 lbs. Street Stock Diesel 8000 lbs. Hot Street Diesel Open Pull Semi Trucks (call for information) PaYoUTS 1st place - 50% of entries 2nd place - 20% of entries 3rd place - 10% of entries

4TH annUaL Corn HoLe ToUrnaMenT Sponsored by the defiance County Junior Fairboard Sunday, august 21 @ 6:30 pm Livestock Show arena registration 1. All entries (grades 3 & up) are $15/team 2. Cloverbud entries (K – 2) are $5/team 3. Registration will begin at 5:00 pm in the Multipurpose Building 4. Grades: based on the last grade completed.

5. Tournament will begin at conclusion of Mutton Bustin event in the Livestock Show Arena.

Prizes (Grades 3 & UP): 1st Place: $100 2nd Place: $75 3rd Place: $50 4th Place: $25 Cloverbuds division Prizes: Trophies for first place team Participation ribbons for all Cloverbuds

FaIrVIeW YoUnG FarMer’S MUTTon BUSTIn’ Wednesday, august 24, 2011 @ 7:00 PM Show arena General rules and regulations: The Mutton Bustin’ contest will be open to boys and girls meeting the following requirements: 1. Must be five years of age or older and not weighing over 60 lbs.

2. Weigh in time: 6:00–6:45 pm Wednesday, August 24, 2011 in the livestock show arena.

3. Contestant will not keep sheep.

4. Members of the Fairview Young Farmers will oversee the contest.

5. The decision of the referees is final 6. NO SANDALS. If sandals are worn the child will not be allowed to ride. We suggest that the child wear long sleeve shirt and long pants.

7. Prizes will be given for the winning boy and girl.

8. T-Shirts will be given to all participants.

For entry form visit: http://www.defiancefair.com/General

MaCHInerY dISPLaY august 20-27, 2011 SUPerInTendenT Charlie Wann 419-542-7237 Set-up Friday, August 20, 2011 from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Call to reserve space. Must provide name, address, make and model.

2011 Senior Fairboard Committees advertising & Publicity

Dennis Little ©, Deb Cocke, Larry Retcher

agriculture & Horticulture

Carol Sines ©, Mary Bishop

antique Tractor display

Charlie Warm ©, Earl Klepper, Allen Fairchild

arts department

Angie Etchen ©, Carol Sines

Bands

Tommy Slattery ©, Joe Stotler, Angie Etchen

Budget/Finance & Fundraising

Dennis Little ©, Francis Shindler, Yvonne Blosser, Deb Cocke, Dave Ferguson, Charlie Wann

Campgrounds

Larry Retcher ©, Dennis Little, Jerry Sanders, Deb Cocke

Cheerleading Contest

Angie Etchen ©, Dave Fine

Concessions

Charlie Wann ©, Dave Fine, Joe Stotler

demo derby

Lavon Wiles ©, David Fine, Sonny Hill Joe Stotler, Allen Fairchild & Everyone

entertainment / Midway

Dennis Little ©, David Fine, Dave Ferguson, Larry Retcher, Deb Cocke, Francis Schindler, Earl Klepper

event & Tickets

Dave Fine ©, Dave Ferguson, Paula Fairchild

executive Board

Carol Sines ©, Dave Ferguson, Sonny Hill, Jeff Holtsberry, Allen Fairchild, Jeff Rohlf, Dave Fine

Fair Tab

Larry Retcher ©, Dennis Little, Deb Cocke, Carol Sines

Gate Tickets

Larry Retcher ©, Mary Bishop

Grandstand

Dave Fine ©, Joe Stotler, Jeff Rohlf, Sonny Hill, Allen Fairchild

Grounds & equipment

Lavon Wiles ©, all members

Horse Shoe Pitching

Doug Moog ©

Kid’s day

Doug Moog ©, Carol Sines, David Fine, Sonny Hill

Merchants

John Fifer ©, Allen Fairchild

outside ag displays

Lavon Wiles ©, Mitch Troyer, Jeff Rohlf

rentals

Charlie Wann ©, Joe Stotler

rides

Charlie Wann ©, Allen Fairchild

Sanitation

Larry Retcher ©, Carol Sines

Security

Joe Stotler ©, David Fine, Jerry Sanders, Allen Fairchild, John Fifer

Senior Citizens day

Carol Sines ©, David Fine, Sonny Hill, John Fifer

Jr. & Sr. Livestock

Jerry Sanders ©©, Yvonne Blosser ©©, Angie Etchen ©©, Mary Bishop, Jeff Holtsberry, Don Retcher, Jeff Rohlf, Mitch Troyer, Lavon Wiles

Shuttles

John Fifer ©, Sonny Hill, Earl Klepper

Special events

Charlie Wann ©©, Joe Stotler ©©

Speed

Lavon Wiles ©, Dave Martin

Truck Pulls

Jeff Holtsberry ©, Mitch Troyer, Allen Fairchild

Veterans day

Carol Sines ©, Sonny Hill, Dave Fine, John Fifer, Allen Fairchild

Winter Storage

Lavon Wiles ©

Women's day

Yvonne Blosser ©

Cattle & dairy Barn

Jerry Sanders ©

draft Horse Barn

Angie Etchen ©

Goat Barn

Yvonne Blosser ©, Mary Bishop

Poultry & rabbit Barn

Mitch Troyer ©, Don Retcher ©, Jeff Rohlf

Sheep Barn

Lavon Wiles ©

Swine Barn

Jeff Holtsberry ©

© - denotes committee superintendent

©© - denotes co-superintendent

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LITTLe Wood Car derBY Saturday, august 20, 2011 @ 10:30 aM Fee: $2.00 Tournament organizers: John Friend event #1: Little Wood Car Show - Cars judged on workmanship and original design.

Prizes: Trophies to first two places. event #2: Little Wood Car race - No weights allowed.

Prizes: 1st place - $100; 2nd place - $50; 3rd place - $25. event #3: outlaw race - Cars may include weights.

Prizes: 1st place - $50; 2nd place - $25.

Rules: 1. Anyone can enter. No age limit.

2. Cars must be made from kits available for purchase at Bruce Kunesh Auto Sales, 1802 Baltimore St., Defiance and at the County Extension Office. Cost $5.00 each.

3. $2.00 entry fee paid when you purchase the kit.

4. Cars with weights added can measure no more than 2.5" wide, 3.5" high or 6.5" long. Do not change axle length or design of the wheels.

Underbody clearance can not be changed. Weights must be secured.

Jr. HIGH & HIGH SCHooL arT SHoW SUPerInTendenT angie etchen 419-298-3286 Once again in the fine arts building area students will be displaying art work. Defiance County art show is open to all area students kindergarten through high school seniors including 2011 graduates. Judging will only include 7 and 8 grade, 9-12 artwork.

The artwork will be divided into four classes: Photography, Ceramics, Painting (Oil, Pastel, or water color) and Sketching.

Prize money will include Jr. High: 1st Place - $50; 2nd Place - $30; 3rd Place - $20 The high school students will recieve: 1st Place - $100; 2nd Place - $75; 3rd Place - $50 WInner WILL Be annoUnCed aUGUST 22nd BeFore THe SHoW oF BandS For entry form and rules visit: www.defiancefair.com

SHoW oF BandS Monday, august 22, 2011 @ 7:30 PM Grandstand SUPerInTendenTS: Tom Slattery 419-487-1739 Pre-season performance of halftime shows from high school bands in Defiance County and the nearby vicinity. $3.00 charge for admission to grandstand. 50% of admission is returned to the participating bands.

4-H KInG and QUeen ConTeST 1. All 4-H King and Queen candidates must complete an application & the interview process.

2. Each applicant must be a current member in the Defiance County 4-H program, at least 16 years of age as of January 1 of the current year. No person may succeed himself or herself as king or queen.

3. The 4-H King and 4-H Queen and attendants are encouraged to attend various 4-H activities and 4-H events throughout the following year.

4. The 4-H King and 4-H Queen and attendants will be expected to participate in the scheduled 4-H fair activities for the remainder of the fair.

5. The Defiance County 4-H King and Queen will be crowned in front of the grandstand at 6:30 p.m. on Monday prior to the band show.

UnaUTHorIZed VeHICLeS Golf carts are no longer permitted on the grounds during the Fair, except those authorized by the board to carry out official business.

No unauthorized vehicles on the Midway after 10:00 am. Any and all unauthorized vehicles parked illegally, must be removed by noon on opening day and parked in the parking lot. Failure to comply will result in said vehicle towed at the owner’s expense.

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CaMPInG aT THe CoUnTY FaIr Camping rules and regulations 1. Ticket takers will be stationed at the campground entrance. No one will be admitted with out a vehicle campground pass and a season pass, starting Saturday.

2. Vehicle passes will be issued with each campsite.

No more than (2) VEHICLES ALLOWED TO A SITE. This tag must be displayed at all times. Vehicles not displaying parking pass will be towed at owners expense.

3. The campground will be marked to show individual lots. Markers should not be tampered with for any reason. The Campground Director will remove them as soon as all campers are parked. If early parking privileges are in any way abused, we will restrict parking to Friday evening and Saturday only.

4. Your camp site number should be displayed so it can be easily viewed from the nearest driveway.

5. If you should have to mow the grass on your lot before the fair, please haul your grass clippings to a manure pit.

6. All pets will be required to be on a leash and remain in campsite area.

7. As for overnight guest(s), the responsible adult for that site must tell the camp office in advance. (An adult is a person over 18 years of age, who accepts responsibility for the others on the same campsite and their actions in the campground area.)

8. CUrFeW IS 12:30 aM. Everyone must be in his or her campers and loud noises are not permitted after curfew.

9. Members of the Defiance County Associate Deputies will patrol and police as they see fit. Anyone getting into trouble will be sent home.

10. No alcoholic beverages or profane language are allowed.

11. Any and all campfires must be in a heavy metal fire ring, furnished by camper, and must be attended at all times.

12. All debris must be removed from your campsite following the fair. This includes partially burned items in campfire rings. Campsite must be left in same condition as when you moved in to your lot. If site is not clean when you leave, the fair board has the right to refuse your campsite the following year.

13. Please put trash in garbage bags and place in dumpster.

14. Because of low voltage, the use of air conditioners is prohibited.

14. Your cooperation and courtesy to your neighbors will be greatly appreciated.

15. No direct water hookup.

16. On Wednesday, August 24, 2011 reservations may be made for the same campsite that you held this year, at the camp office from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Any remaining sites may be reserved to anyone on Friday, August 26 at the camp office from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM. 17. No subletting or transfer of camp site.

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aGrICULTUraL FaIr oF deFIanCe CoUnTY, InC.

articles of Incorporation, Code of regulations and By-Laws

arTICLe 1: naMe, LoCaTIon, SeaL Section 1.1 name

The name of said Corporation shall be The Agricultural Fair of Defiance County, Inc.

Section 1.2 Location

The place in this State where the principal office of the corporation is to be located is in the Village of Hicksville, Defiance County.

Section 1.3 Seal

The Seal of the Corporation shall be circular, 2 inches in diameter, with the name of the Corporation engraved around the margin, and the world “Seal” engraved across the center.

Section 3.4 Membership Certificates

Membership certificates shall bear dates (day and year membership begins and day and year membership terminates) denoting the time of membership in the Society, the name of the Society and a place for the signature of the person holding said membership. No membership certificate shall be issued to a corporation, organization, partnership or firm. All certificates shall be issued in the name of an individual paying the required membership fee, in person, and only that person whose name appears upon the said membership certificate shall be a member of the Society and shall have a right to vote at the annual election of Directors of the Society.

Section 3.5 Membership Privileges

Members whose name appears on a valid membership certificate shall be entitled to vote and exercise all the privileges of membership in the Society. Membership shall be effective from December 1 through November 30.

Section 3.6 Voting at annual election

The date of election is the second Tuesday in November.

Voting at the Annual Election will be by ballot, furnished by the Society. Proxies will not be recognized. The polls will be open for four (4) hours, times to be determined by the Board of Directors.

Secretary of the society b) Typewritten for proper binding and filing. c) File copy must be submitted with the department sixty (60) days following the date on which the amendment is effective.

arTICLe V: dIreCTorS Section 5.1 Composition of Board of directors

The corporate powers, property and affairs of the Corporation, subject to the limitations contained in the General Code, the articles of regulations shall be exercised, conducted and controlled by the board of thirty (30) directors, each of whom shall be a member of the Corporation, and each of whom shall be a citizen of the United States.

Section 5.2 representation

There shall be one (1) director from each township in Defiance County, one (1) director from the villages of Ney and Sherwood, and five (5) directors each from Defiance City and Hicksville Village. There shall be six (6) directors at-large. A director from a township with an incorporated village or city may also be elected from said municipality.

Section 5.3 election

arTICLe II: naTUre, aUTHorITY and PUrPoSe

arTICLe IV: MeeTInG oF MeMBerS

The election of Directors shall take place at the annual meeting of the members, or at a special meeting called for that purpose and shall be by ballot, provided, that if such election be not held at an annual or special meeting, it may be held at a members’ meeting at which all members are present in person. Directors shall continue in office until their successors are elected and qualified. Vacancies to be filled by the remaining members.

Section 2.1 authority

Section 4.1 annual Meeting

The annual meeting of the members for the election of Directors and the transaction of other business shall be held on the second Tuesday in November. Notice (signed by the President or Secretary or Treasurer and giving the purpose) of such annual meeting shall be given to each member appearing on the books of the Corporation, by mailing the same to his/her address fifteen (15) days prior to the date of such meeting. At such meetings, no business shall be transacted except that stated in the notice.

Section 5.4 Terms

Section 3.7 eligibility

Only those members who have purchased a membership in the Society, at least fifteen (15) days prior to the Annual Election will be eligible to vote in the Annual Meeting and Election.

The Society is a county agricultural society corporation formed under Chapter 1711 of the Ohio Revised Code.

The Society and its Constitution, By-laws and Rules and Regulations are subject to the laws administered by the rules promulgated by the State of Ohio Department of Agriculture for county agricultural societies.

Section 2.2 Purpose

The purpose of this Society shall be for the improvement, development and advancement of agriculture, domestic industry, public schools and hold public exhibits commonly known as the “county fair”; and to own and maintain suitable real estate and buildings and doing any and all things necessary or incident thereto for the benefit of the residents of Defiance County and surrounding communities.

Section 2.3 Fiscal Year

The fiscal year for this Society shall be from December 1 to November 30 of the succeeding year.

arTICLe III: MeMBerSHIP Section 3.1 Membership

The sale of membership and issuance of membership certificates in this Society shall be confined to individuals who are residents of Defiance County. Members must be at least 21 years of age on the date of election to be eligible to vote

Section 3.2 Sale of Membership

Society memberships for the following calendar year shall be placed on sale not later than December 15 and shall remain on sale until fifteen (15) days before the date of annual election. Memberships are only sold by authorized personnel, at a place or places specified by the Board of Directors.

Section 3.3 Place and Time of Sale

Memberships can be purchased at least thirty (30) hours each week at a place or places specified by the Directors.

This shall be announced in the annual fair tab, and at least one newspaper of general circulation in Defiance County.

Twice during the period of sale: once when they go on sale and no less than 7 days before sale is terminated, but not earlier than 21 days before sale ends.

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Section 4.2 order of Business

At the members meeting, the order of business shall be as follows: Roll Call Reading of minutes of previous meeting and acting thereon Reports of directors and committees Financial Report and statement Reports of President and other officers Unfinished business Election of Directors New or miscellaneous business.

Section 4.3 Quorum

At all meetings, a majority of all members and or directors present shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

Section 4.4 revisions to Constitution

The constitution shall not be amended except by a majority vote of the membership voting at the Annual Meeting.

Amendments to the Constitution may be proposed by: a) A majority of the board of directors at a scheduled meeting voting in favor of placing an amendment on the ballot, or: b) A petition filed with the secretary of the society at least 14 days prior to the annual meeting of the membership of the society. The petition must bear signatures and address of not less than 25 members of the society. The directors shall: (a) Submit any properly proposed amendment to the membership of the society at the annual meeting of the membership. (b) Submit amendment in such a manner that the members may vote on each amendment separately. (c) Publish each such amendment in a least one (1) newspaper of general circulation in the county, not less than three (3) and not more than ten (10) days before the election or annual meeting at which it will be voted upon. Each society shall file with the department of agriculture a copy of its constitution and by¬laws: a) Certified to be true and correct by the President and

The terms of such directors shall be for a period of three (3) years except upon the organizational meeting, wherein eight (8) directors shall be elected for one (1) year, eight (8) directors for two (2) years and eight (8) directors for three (3) years.

Section 5.5 eligibility

Any qualified member of the society seeking to become a Director, or any current member seeking to be eelected as a Director must submit a completed Ohio BCI background check, at their expense, prior to requesting a petition. The Ohio BCI report must be dated within the prior three years to be valid. They must then secure a petition from the Secretary of the Society, declare what opening on the Board they are seeking, and acquire the signature of ten (10) or more members of the Society. This petition must be filed with the Secretary at least seven (7) days before the Annual Election is held. Anyone failing to meet these qualifications will not be eligible to become a director.

Section 5.6 Fees and dues

There shall be no initiation fees, but all directors shall pay their annual dues for the Defiance County Agricultural Society in advance, on or before the 1st of December of each year or before his/her election. Any fraction of a year shall be counted as a full year. Failure to pay annual dues promptly shall be cause for suspension of voting rights or expulsion from the Board.

Section 5.7 director Privileges

Directors will receive an O.F.M.A. (Ohio Fair Manager’s Association) pass which allows you and one other person free admission to any other fair in Ohio.

Section 5.8 director’s oath of office

Following the annual election, the oath of office shall be administered to all newly elected directors. The society shall secure a notary public, judge, or mayor to administer the following oath. “I do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Ohio, laws of Ohio, and regulations of the department of agriculture of Ohio pertaining to agricultural societies and to the best of my ability perform the duties of the director of the Defiance County Agricultural Society, so help me God.”

arTICLe VI: dIreCTor MeeTInGS Section 6.1 notice of Meetings

The secretary will send written and/or e-mail notification of a meeting at least ten (10) days before a scheduled meeting. A Director may also be contacted personally or by telephone not later than the day before the date of which such meeting is to be held. Notice of any meeting of Directors may be given only by the President or the Secretary of the Society.

Section 6.2 order of Business

The order of business shall be as follows: Roll Call Approval of minutes of previous meeting and acting thereon Introduction of guests Review of correspondence Financial report and statement Reports of directors and committees Unfinished business New or miscellaneous business.

Section 6.3 Payment of obligations

The Board must approve payment of obligations and two (2) members of the Executive Committee must sign the vouchers.

Section 6.4 Meeting attendance

Directors are expected to attend regularly scheduled meetings of the Defiance County Agricultural Society.

Directors must contact the President or the Secretary in advance of being absent from a meeting.

Section 6.5 removal of directors

Three (3) unexcused absences from meetings and other Board sponsored events will be cause for review by the Board to be determined if there may be cause for suspension or expulsion. Reasons for unexcused absences should be noted for the record.

Section 6.6 Vacancies

The Board may elect director(s) for any part of a year, subject to re-election at the annual meeting to fill a vacancy if one exists. Said Director to be elected by not less than seventy-five per cent (75%) of the voting Board of Directors. Election will be by written ballots.

arTICLe VII: CoMMITTeeS Section 7.1 executive Committee

a) The Board of Directors may appoint an Executive Committee of not less than five (5) members from their own number, who shall have charge of the management of the business and affairs of the Corporation in the interim between the meetings of the Directors with power generally to discharge the duties of the Board of Directors but not to incur debts, excepting for current expenses, unless specially authorized. They shall at all time act under the direction and control of the Board of Directors and shall make report to the same for their acts, which shall form a part of the records of the Corporation. b) The President, Secretary and Treasurer shall be exofficio members of said Executive Committee. c) One (1) member of the Executive Committee shall be appointed from each of the districts within Defiance County as follows; One (1) member each from the village of Ney, Sherwood and Hicksville; one (1) member from the city of Defiance; and two (2) members from the township of Defiance County on a rotating basis. d) Executive Committee meeting minutes need to be taken and kept on file in the Secretary’s office.

Section 7.2 Standing Committees/departments

a) Directors may submit preferences for committee assignments to the Vice President at the November annual meeting. b) The Executive Committee will make committee assignments and present to the Board of Directors at the December meeting.

arTICLe VIII: oFFICerS Section 8.1 election of officers

The executive officers of the Corporation to be elected by the directors shall be a President, Vice President and Secretary and Treasurer. They shall be members of the

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Corporation and in good standing. The secretary and treasurer need not be a board director.

Section 8.2 Terms of officers

Such officers shall be elected for one (1) year at the Annual Meeting or until their successors are elected and qualified. The Directors or Executive Committee may appoint clerks and other employees for such time and such salary or wages as they may determine.

Section 8.3 duties of the President and Vice President

It shall be the duty of the President to preside at all meetings of the members and Directors; to sign the records thereof, sign checks, and in general to perform all the duties usually incident of such office, or which may be required by the Members or Directors. The President shall also be the representative of the Defiance County Agricultural Society to the Defiance County Fair Foundation. It shall be the duty of the Vice President to perform all duties of the President, in case of the latter’s absence or disability. The Vice President will also sign the checks of the organization. Vice President will also preside as President of the Executive Committee

Section 8.4 duties of the Secretary

a. It shall be the duty of the Secretary to keep an accurate record of the acts and proceedings of the Members and Directors through meeting minutes. b. It shall be the duty of the Secretary to collect all committee meetings minutes. c. It shall be the duty of the Secretary to obtain, provide and maintain an Ohio BCI background check, at his/ her expense. d. He/she must be willing to work in the fair office at the discretion of the Board of Directors. e. Be responsible for communicating of and for the Agricultural Society and Fairboard; and communicating all notices required by law. f. Keep records of all proof of insurances. g. Upon the expiration of the terms of the office, to deliver all books and papers and property of the Corporation to the President. h. In general, to perform all the duties usually pertaining to the office. i. All documentation pertaining to his/her duties shall remain at the office of the Defiance County Agricultural Society and remain there for a period of seven (7) years. j. Serve as a signor on the bank account to be able to provide support to the treasurer during fair time. k. Shall furnish a bond in the sum of $30,000, the premium for which will be paid by the Corporation annually. Period of time for bond will be one (1) year.

Secretary or Finance Committee shall: a. Provide checks and balances for the Treasurer. b. Reconcile bank statements. Do a receipt book vs. deposit verification system. Verify contracts with deposits.

Section 8.5 duties of the Treasurer

a. The Treasurer shall safely keep all money and funds belonging to the Corporation and disburse the same (write checks), under the direction of the Board of Directors b. Keep an accurate account of the finances of the Corporation. c. Make deposits of receipted income. d. Properly enter receipted information into the computer system. e. Prepare monthly reports for the membership. f. All documentation pertaining to his/her duties shall remain at the office of the Defiance County Agricultural Society and remain there for a period of seven (7) years. g. It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to obtain, provide and maintain on Ohio BCI background check, at his/ her expense. h. He/she must be willing to work in the fair office at the discretion of the Board of Directors. i. He/she shall receive all monies due or coming to said Corporation and execute a payee receipt. j. Make records available for inspection and examination of the Directors and any Committee or Members or any other meetings when requested

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k. Upon the expiration of term shall deliver all money and other property of the Corporation in his hands to the President. l. Shall furnish a bond in the sum of $100,000, the premium for which will be paid by the Corporation annually.

Period of time for bond will be one (1) year.

Section 8.6 Compensation of officers

In all instances, the compensations of Officers shall be in accordance with and not exceed, the compensation permitted

by Ohio Law. Officers will be permitted to decline receiving compensation. Salary for Secretary and Treasurer will be determined by the Board of Directors.

arTICLe IX: oHIo FaIr ManaGer’S ConFerenCe Section 9.1 delegate for annual Meeting

The Board of Directors shall elect a delegate and an alternate to attend the annual meeting with the Director of the Department of Agriculture. This is a mandatory meeting for all Agricultural Societies in the State of Ohio.

Section 9.2 director’s attendance

The Directors are encouraged to attend all or a portion of the Ohio Fair Manager’s Conference. Reservations must be made by the December meeting. The Board will determine on a yearly basis if funds are available to cover expenses for the directors.

arTICLe X: rULeS and reGULaTIonS Section 10.1 Fair Veterinarian

This Society shall have at the annual Fair or at any other exhibition sponsored by or under the control of the Society, an official veterinarian who has been approved by the Division of Animal Industry of the Department of Agriculture of Ohio. After the Veterinarian recommended for appointment has been approved by the Division of Animal Industry, the Society shall certify his appointment to the Director of Agriculture not less than ten (10) days before the opening of the Fair. It shall be the responsibility of the Society, through the official veterinarian appointed by it, to enforce the laws of Ohio and the regulations and rules of the Division of Animal Industry of the Department which pertain to livestock exhibited at the Fair.

out. d) Still projects will not be released until Saturday morning at 6:00 am.

Section 10.5 Senior Fair department General Guidelines

(a) Directors or other officially appointed persons shall act as superintendents of the different departments/ committees, and are empowered to decide all questions not covered by these rules after committee discussions.. (b) Entries into Senior Fair Departments shall be recorded and a receipt issued to the exhibitor. (c) See calendar for move in time and release of exhibits time. (d) All protests of award for premiums must be in writing and shall be filed with Secretary’s office before 12:00 noon on last day of fair. (e) Should any premium be found to have been obtained by false evidence or misrepresentation or a violation of the above rules, the Board will withhold the money. (f) No exhibitor can win more than two (2) prizes in one class. (g) Judges’ books must be returned every evening to the Secretary / Treasurer’s office.

Section 10.6 Solicitation

No person shall be permitted to make solicitations of any nature on the fairgrounds except in contracted concession or commercial rented spaces. No person will be permitted to post or display signs, distribute handbills or advertising material or sell or distribute free, any merchandise, except persons under contract of those who have received permission from the Fair Board.

Section 10.7 Gambling

No gambling, games of chance, immoral exhibition, or intoxicated persons will be allowed on the grounds. The above rule is in strict accordance with the State Law.

Section 10.8 Prohibited Prizes and Sales

There shall be no merchandise sold or given as prizes deemed to be hazardous or injurious to any individual. A list of prohibited items is on file in the Secretary’s office. Any item/ items, in question must be accepted or rejected by the Director in charge or any other person with the authority to do so.

Section 10.9 Unauthorized Vehicles

(a) Golf carts are no longer permitted on the grounds during the Fair, except those authorized by the board. (b) No unauthorized vehicles on the Midway after 10:00 am. (c) Any and all unauthorized vehicles parked illegally, must be removed by noon on opening day and parked in the parking lot. Failure to comply will result in said vehicle being towed at the owner’s expense.

Section 10.10 Pets

During any organized event being held on the fairgrounds, no dogs or pets are allowed on the grounds, midway, or in any barn. During the off season, all dogs and pets are to be on a lead, in hand, with no animal running loose on the grounds. Dogs and pets being exhibited at junior fair shows will have a lead and will be removed from the grounds at the conclusion of the show. Any dogs or pets in the campground or those of carnival personnel must be on a lead and within the assigned campground space at all times. Proof of current shot records must be available to the Defiance County Agricultural Society for any dog or pet confined to campground space during the fair. Service dogs on a lead in hand will have access to all areas of the fairgrounds.

Section 10.11 Curfew During Fair, the curfew is 12:30 a.m. every night and will be strictly enforced.

Section 10.12 General rules and regulations

a) The Defiance County Agricultural Society reserves the right to change opening times and gate prices. b) The Defiance County Agricultural society reserves the right to pro rate premiums in case of insufficient funds. c) The Defiance County Agricultural society reserves the right to revise the program and schedule release time of exhibits in case of rain. d) All exhibitors are required to keep their exhibits in place until released. Anyone removing an exhibit without the official approval of the Director in charge will lose all premium payments.

Revised November 2010

Section 10.2 ohio Livestock Guidelines

This Fair will operate under the provisions of Ohio’s Livestock Show Reform Act and under all applicable Ohio Department of Agriculture Administrative Code Rules. These guidelines may be viewed and or secured at the secretary’s office.

Section 10.3 General Livestock Guidelines for defiance County Fair

a) All animals must be owned/leased by the exhibitor or a member of his immediate family. b) All livestock shall be subject to examination upon entry to the Defiance County Fair. c) Any animal showing evidence of infectious, contagious or communicable diseases shall be immediately withdrawn and held in quarantine at the owner’s risk and expense until properly treated and recovered, or until the animal is released to return to the owner’s premise. (ODA 901:1-18-03) d) The superintendent in charge will assign stall and pens for all animals. Open class stalls will not be assigned until entries are made and paid. Stalls and pens must be kept clean and in sanitary condition, subject to fair veterinarian’s approval. e) Vendors selling feed, shavings, etc must receive permission from the Chair of the Senior Fair Livestock Committee.

Section 10.4 release of Junior Fair exhibits

a) Animals going thought the livestock sale, direct or custom will be released Friday night. b) Release of animals will be determined by the Fairboard annually. c) The Swine barn will be closed at 9pm on Friday to allow the sale committee to load out animals. No one is allowed in the swine barn after 9 pm on Friday. The swine barn will reopen after all animals are loaded

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oHIo’S LIVeSToCK HeaLTH eXHIBITIon rULeS NOTE: Chapter 901:1-18 of the Administrative Code was filed pursuant to Chapter 119 of the Revised Code.

901:1-18-01 Chapter’s application 901:1-18-02 Definitions 901:1-18-03 Exhibitions: sanitation, inspection and records 901:1-18-04 Exhibitors 901:1-18-05 Poultry and fowl 901:1-18-06 Cattle 901:1-18-07 Goats 901:1-18-08 Horses, mules & ponies 901:1-18-09 Sheep 901:1-18-10 Swine 901:1-18-11 Llama 901:1-18-01 Chapter’s application.

(A) Animals listed in this chapter when moved or imported into Ohio for exhibition purposes only shall comply with the requirement of this chapter and when in compliance with the provisions of this chapter shall, with the exception of rules governing movement and importation of quarantined animals, be exempt from any other rules governing movement within or importation into Ohio.

(B) Animals moved within or imported into Ohio for any purpose in addition to exhibition shall meet all movement and import requirements of Chapter 901:1-17 of the Administrative Code.

901:1-18-02 definitions.

As used in this chapter: (A) “Exhibition” means any public show of animals which is sponsored by or under the control of an Ohio county or independent agricultural society organized under Chapter 1711. of the Revised Code; or the Ohio state fair; or which is assembled for a period which exceeds thirty-six hours or contains animals of origins other than Ohio.

(B) “Certificate of veterinary inspection” means a form from the state of origin which has been issued and completed by a licensed and accredited veterinarian attesting to the health status and identification of an animal listed thereon.

(C) “Approved veterinarian” means any licensed and accredited veterinarian approved by the Ohio department of agriculture, or an employee of the Ohio department of agriculture or the United States department of agriculture, animal plant health inspection service, veterinary services.

(D) “Licensed and accredited veterinarian” means a person who is licensed by the state of Ohio to practice veterinary medicine and who is certified by the United States department of agriculture, animal plant health inspection service, veterinary services, to be an accredited veterinarian.

(E) “Residue” means any poisonous or deleterious pesticide governed by 40 C.F.R.180, any poisonous or deleterious substance governed by 21 C.F.R. 109.6, or any other substance governed by 21 C.F.R. 556.

(F) “Contagious or infectious disease” means any disease, including any foreign animal disease, or vector, capable of transmission by any means from a carrier animal to a human or to another animal and includes dangerously contagious or infectious diseases.

(G) “Tuberculosis accredited free herd” is one that has passed at least two consecutive annual negative official tests for tuberculosis in accordance with the “Uniform Methods and Rules - Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication”, and has no other evidence of bovine tuberculosis.

901:1-18-03 exhibitions: sanitation, inspection and records.

(A) Each entity sponsoring an exhibition shall have in attendance an approved veterinarian for the duration of the exhibit.

(B) Each entity sponsoring an exhibition shall: (1) Immediately, prior to an exhibition and under the direction of the approved veterinarian, thoroughly clean and disinfect each building, pen, stall, ring or other enclosure in which animals are to be quartered for exhibition; (2) Have the approved veterinarian: (a) Examine the certificate of veterinary inspection when required for an animal brought to the exhibition; (b) Inspect within a reasonable time of arrival each animal

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brought to the exhibit for symptoms of any infectious or contagious diseases; (c) Daily inspect each animal present at the exhibition for symptoms of infectious or contagious disease.

(3) Maintain a record for one year from the date of the exhibition of each animal present at the exhibit. The record shall contain the name and address of the owner of each animal and the species and breed of the animal.

(4) May order the immediate removal of any animal which in the opinion of the approved veterinarian places other animals at unacceptable risk of disease.

(C) An exemption from the requirements of paragraph (B)(1) of this rule may be requested from the department and will be granted when, in the judgment of the department, cleaning and disinfection will serve no purpose. By way of example only, cleaning and disinfection will generally serve no purpose in a newly constructed building that has never been occupied.

901:1-18-04 exhibitors.

(A) No person shall present for exhibition or exhibit an animal which he knows or has reason to suspect is affected with or has been exposed to a dangerously contagious or nfectious disease or residue.

(B) The owner or bailee of an animal with symptoms of an infectious or contagious disease shall, when directed by an exhibition official, the approved veterinarian, or an employee of the Ohio department of agriculture, immediately remove the animal from the exhibition premises.

(C) Upon request, each person who presents for exhibition or exhibits an animal, shall make available any certificate of veterinary inspection, registration certificates, vaccination certificate, and other documents to exhibition officials, the approved veterinarian or an employee of the Ohio department of agriculture.

(D) Each person who presents for exhibition or exhibits an animal for which a certificate of veterinary inspection is required by rules 901:1-18-01 to 901:1-18-11 of the Administrative Code shall forward a copy of the certificate of veterinary inspection to the Ohio department of agriculture’s division of animal industry.

901:1-18-05 Poultry and fowl.

(A) All turkeys, chickens and gamebirds moved within or imported into Ohio for exhibition must: (1) Originate directly from a flock or hatchery which is a participant in the national poultry improvement plan for the eradication of disease and be accompanied by documentary evidence that they meet the requirements of this paragraph; or (2) Originate directly from a flock which has had a negative test for pullorum/fowl typhoid disease within twelve months preceding the opening date of exhibition and be accompanied by documentary evidence that they meet the requirement of this paragraph; or (3) Have had a negative test for pullorum/fowl typhoid disease, within ninety days, preceding the opening date of the exhibition and be accompanied by documentary evidence that they meet the requirement of this paragraph; or (4) Be tested for pullorum/fowl typhoid disease upon arrival at the exhibition by a tester approved by the Ohio department of agriculture and found negative.

(B) The rapid whole blood test shall not be used to test turkeys for compliance with the requirements of paragraph (A)(2),(A)(3) and (A)(4) of this rule.

(C) Waterfowl, doves and pigeons are exempt from this rule.

901:1-18-06 Cattle.

(A) Cattle moved within Ohio for exhibition: (1) The animals presented for exhibition must show no symptoms or evidence of an infectious or contagious disease.

(B) All cattle imported into Ohio for exhibition must: (1) Be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection issued within thirty days preceding the opening date of the exhibition; (2) Originate from a tuberculosis-accredited free herd, an accredited free state or zone, or a modified accredited advanced state or zone; (3) If originate from a modified accredited state or zone must comply with rule 901:1-17-03 of the Administrative Code; (4) If originate from an accreditation preparatory or a non-

accredited state or zone are prohibited from exhibition; (5) If from a brucellosis class A state or area/zone must be negative to an official brucellosis test within thirty days of the opening date of the exhibition unless: they are under six months of age, steers, or official vaccinates under twenty months of age (dairy) or twenty-four months of age (beef); and (6) If from a brucellosis class B or C state or area/zone must meet all requirements for pre-entry testing as specified in 9 C.F.R. 78.9 and obtain an Ohio permit prior to movement.

(C) Cattle from a brucellosis certified free herd or class free state or area/zone are not required to be brucellosis tested.

901:1-18-07 Goats.

(A) Goats moved within Ohio for exhibition: The animal presented for exhibition must show no symptoms or evidence of an infectious or contagious disease.

(B) Goats imported into Ohio for exhibition: (1) Must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection issued within thirty days preceding the opening date of the exhibition; (2) The animal presented for exhibition must show no symptoms or evidence of an infectious or contagious disease; and (3) The owner and the veterinarian must attest to the following statement written on the certificate of veterinary inspection “the goats in this shipment are not known to be under any movement restrictions because of scrapie.”

(4) Originate from a tuberculosis accredited free herd as defined in rule 901-18-02 (G) of the Administrative Code for bovine tuberculosis eradication; or (5) Originate from a bovine accredited free state or zone, or a bovine modified accredited advanced state or zone; or (6) Originate from a bovine modified accredited state or zone must comply with rule 901:1-17-06 of the Administrative Code.

(C) If originate from a bovine accreditation preparatory or a bovine non-accredited state or zone are prohibited from exhibition.

901:1-18-08 Horses, mules and ponies.

(A) Horses, mules and ponies moved within Ohio for exhibition: (1) If not under quarantine and if they are free of any signs of a contagious or infectious disease; and (1) If the animal is twelve months of age or older, the exhibition manager may require that the animal has been tested and classed negative to an official test for equine infectious anemia within twelve months of the opening date of the exhibition.

(B) Horses, mules and ponies imported into Ohio for exhibition: (1) Shall be accompanied by an official certificate of veterinary inspection issued within thirty days of the opening date of the exhibition or obtain a permit for extended time granted by the chief of the division of animal industry as authorized in paragraph (C) of rule 901:1-17-01 of the Administrative Code; and (2) If the animal is twelve months of age or older, it shall be accompanied by evidence the animal was negative to an official test for equine infectious anemia within twelve months of the opening date of the exhibition; and (3) Upon request by an authorized representative of the Ohio department of agriculture, the person responsible for each animal must make available a chronological list of dates, places and events attended by this animal within thirty days prior to entry into Ohio.

901:1-18-09 Sheep.

(A) Sheep moved within Ohio for exhibition: The animal presented for exhibition must show no symptoms or evidence of an infectious or contagious disease.

(B) Sheep imported into Ohio for exhibition: (1) Must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection issued within thirty days preceding the opening date of the exhibition; and (2) The animal presented for exhibition must show no symptoms or evidence of an infectious or contagious disease; and (2) The owner and the veterinarian must attest to the following statement written on the certificate of veterinary inspection “the sheep in this shipment are not known to be under any movement restrictions because of scrapie.”

901:1-18-10 Swine.

(A) Swine moved within Ohio for exhibition:

(1) At a terminal show must: (a) Show no symptoms or evidence of an infectious or contagious disease; and (b) Originate from a county which sixty days prior to the exhibition opening date had no pseudo rabies quarantined herds; and (c) Have no breeding swine present and all swine removed are delivered for immediate slaughter or to a licensed livestock facility. (d) Notwithstanding any other provisions of these rules, the manager or sponsor of the exhibition may, prior to permitting the exhibition of any porcine animal at a terminal show require proof, for example a VS form 4-33, animal disease diagnostic laboratory submission form, or a certificate of veterinary inspection, the animal has been tested and classed “negative” to an official test for pseudo rabies within forty-five days immediately preceding the opening date of the exhibition.

(2) At all other shows, must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection issued within forty-five days preceding the exhibition opening date; and must be negative to an official pseudo rabies test within forty-five days of the exhibition opening date unless: (a) They originate immediately and directly from a pseudo rabies qualified herd; or (b) Are suckling pigs accompanying a negative dam; or (c) They originate from a pseudo rabies vaccinated herd and meet the following conditions: (i) The herd has had a negative monitored test within twelve months, and (ii) The swine presented for show are negative to a pseudo rabies differential test; or (3) Will be exempt from the requirement of a certificate of veterinary inspection if they originate immediately and directly from a stage V area and show no symptoms or evidence of an infectious or contagious disease.

(4) Are exempted by a written permit issued by the department.

(B) Swine imported into Ohio for exhibition: (1) Must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection issued within thirty days preceding the exhibition opening date; and (2) Be negative to an official pseudo rabies test within thirty days of the exhibition opening date unless: (a) They originate immediately and directly from a stage V area or from an area or country recognized by United States department of agriculture, animal plant health inspection service, veterinary services as pseudo rabies free; or (b) They originate immediately and directly from a pseudo rabies qualified herd and have not been previously exhibited this show season; or (c) Are exempted by a written permit issued by the department.

(C) Swine moved within or imported into Ohio for racing shall: (1) Be separated at all times from any other swine on the exhibition grounds by the greatest distance reasonably possible; and (2) Be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection issued within thirty days preceding the opening date of the exhibition; and (3) Be negative to an official pseudo rabies test within thirty days of the exhibition opening date unless: (a) They originate immediately and directly from a stage V area or from an area or country recognized by United States department of agriculture, animal plant health inspection service, veterinary services as pseudo rabies free; or (b) They originate immediately and directly from a pseudo rabies qualified herd and have not been previously exhibited this show season; (c) Are exempt by written permit issued by the department.

(4) Be exempt from the immediate slaughter requirement of paragraph (A)(c) of this rule.

901:1-18-11 Llama.

(A) Llama moved within Ohio for exhibition when presented for exhibition must show no symptoms or evidence of an infectious or contagious disease.

(B) Llama imported into Ohio for exhibition: (1) Must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection issued within thirty days preceding the exhibition opening date.

(2) When presented for exhibition must show no symptoms or evidence of contagious disease.

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oHIo’S LIVeSToCK TaMPerInG eXHIBITIon rULeS 901-19-01 901-19-02 901-19-03

Definitions Types of shows; slaughter Auction sales at terminal or partial terminal shows 901-19-04 Prohibited practices 901-19-05 Responsibilities of an exhibition sponsor 901-19-06 Drug use notification 901-19-07 Quality assurance 901-19-09 Drug residues in non-terminal show animals 901-19-10 Testing requirements of livestock 901-19-11 Humane treatment of livestock 901-19-12 Acceptable practices 901-19-13 Unacceptable practices 901-19-19 Absolute liability 901-19-20 Mandatory disqualification 901-19-21 Disciplinary action 901-19-31 Responsibilities of and assistance to junior fair exhibitors 901-19-32 Breed shows or classes 901-19-33 Prohibited grooming practices 901-19-34 Champion project competition 901-19-35 Recognition of disciplinary actions 901-19-38 False, deceptive or unacceptable practices 901-19-39 Ownership requirements 901-19-01 definitions.

As used in Chapter 901-19 of the Administrative Code: (A) “Accessory reproductive tissue” includes but is not limited to epididymis.

(B) “Agricultural society” or “society” means a county agricultural society or an independent agricultural society that is organized under the laws of the state of Ohio.

(C) “Approved” when used in reference to drugs, means approval by the United States food and drug administration for use in the species indicated on the label.

(D) “Breed show or class” means a show or class limited to breeding stock of a specific breed of livestock.

(E) “Class” means a division within a show or exhibition as defined by a sponsor.

(F) “Department” means the department of agriculture created under section 121.02 of the Revised Code.

(G) “Designee” when used in reference to an exhibitor, means a member of the exhibitor’s family or household or any other registered or authorized representative of the exhibitor.

(H) “Director” means the director of agriculture appointed pursuant to section 121.03 of the Revised Code.

(I) “Drug” means drug as defined in division (C) of section 4729.02 of the Revised Code and its metabolites.

(J) “Drug use notification form” means the document completed in accordance with rule 901-19-06 of the Administrative Code.

(K) “Exhibition drug residue legal” means an animal has not been administered a drug; or if administered a drug the withdrawal period has elapsed at the time the drug use notification form is completed.

(L) “Exhibitor” means any person who shows, displays, or exhibits livestock at an exhibition.

(M) “Extra label use” means the actual or intended use of a drug in livestock in a manner other than in accordance with the drug label directions.

(N) “Fair” means the annual exhibition held by the Ohio expositions commission, pursuant to division (A) (1) of section 991.03 of the Revised Code, or a county agricultural society or independent agricultural society, as reported to the director pursuant to rule 901-5-11 of the Administrative Code.

(O) “Family” means the immediate family of an exhibitor, including but not limited tothe exhibitor’s parent, stepparent, foster parent, grandparent, step-grandparent, foster grandparent, brother, sister, step-brother, step-sister, halfbrother, half -sister, son, daughter, step-son, step-daughter, or guardian.

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(P) “Grand champion” means the highest placing livestock entry of a show.

(Q) “Household” means the permanent residence address of the exhibitor.

(R) “Immediately” means the time period between the cessation of administration of a drug and the point at which drug residues in the livestock are within tolerance levels or at zero tolerance, unless a safe level has been established by the United States food and drug administration.

(S) “Internal rule” means any rule adopted by a sponsor or applicable to the sponsor’s exhibition, and includes all mandatory rules and those optional rules from which the sponsor does not exempt itself or its exhibition.

(T) “Junior livestock show” means a show limited to exhibitors nine years of age or in the third grade through nineteen years of age, or as authorized to participate in either 4-H, FFA or other youth organization.

(U) “Label” means the attached label or the accompanying brochure that lists the approved species, dose, route of administration, withdrawal time and any cautionary statement; a prescription label; the requirements of labeling for an extra label use drug as permitted by the United States food and drug administration; and information provided by the food animal residue avoidance databank (FARAD).

(V) “Licensed livestock facility” means a livestock facility licensed pursuant to Chapter 943. of the Revised Code or a similar law of another state.

(W) “Mandatory rule” means any rule adopted by the director relating to food safety or the health, safety, or welfare of livestock and from which a sponsor may not exempt itself or its exhibition.

(X) “Market livestock” means exhibition livestock bred, raised and intended for slaughter for food purposes. .

(Y) “Non-terminal show” means a show in which no livestock is required to be slaughtered.

(Z) “Optional rule” means any rule adopted by the director from which a sponsor may exempt itself or its exhibition.

(AA) “Outstanding market project” means the exhibitor ranking highest in the outstanding market project competition in a show.

(BB) “Over the counter drug” means any drug that lawfully may be purchased without a prescription.

(CC) “Partial terminal show” means a show in which no fewer than the grand champion and reserve grand champion in each show or market class of livestock are sent directly to slaughter or to a licensed livestock facility no later than or immediately following the conclusion of the exhibition.

(DD) “Prescription” means prescription as defined in division (G) of section 4729.02 of the Revised Code.

(EE) “Quarantine” means isolation pursuant to section 941.07 of the Revised Code.

(FF) “Reserve grand champion” means the second highest placing livestock entry of a show.

(GG) “Residue” means residues as defined in division (I) of section 941.01 of the Revised Code.

(HH) “Show” means that part of the exhibition restricted to exhibiting a single species and category of livestock such as, by way of example, but not limited to, market steer, dairy goats and market lambs.

(II) “Slick clipping” or “body shaving” means having hair that is less than one half inch in length on the body of market hogs.

(JJ) “Terminal show” means a show in which all livestock entered in the show are sent directly to slaughter or to a licensed livestock facility no later than or immediately following the conclusion of the exhibition.

(KK) “Tolerance level” means the detectable level of a residue or other substance in livestock, in a livestock test sample, or in food, as that word is defined in division (A) (5) of section 3715.01 of the Revised Code, in a level less than or equal to the maximum level determined to be safe, acceptable or non-violative by the United States food and drug administration.

(LL) “Unlawful substance” means any of the following: (1) Any drug prohibited by division (E)(1)(b) of section 901.76 or section 2925.04 of the Revised Code; or (2) A substance which is not normally found in or does not naturally occur in l livestock; or (3) A substance which is normally found in or does naturally occur in livestock, but is detected or discerned

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in an amount or area greater than normal; or (4) Any drug required to be listed, but which is not listed on a drug use notification form; or (5) Any drug present in an animal regardless of how the drug came to be present if the drug was not administered under paragraphs (A), (B) or (C) of rule 901-19-04 of the Administrative Code.

(MM) “Veterinarian” means any person licensed to practice veterinary medicine under Chapter 4741. of the Revised Code or under the similar laws of another state.

(NN) “Withdrawal period” or “withdrawal time” means the interval from the time livestock is removed from medication until all residues are within the tolerance level.

901-19-02 Types of shows; slaughter.

This is a mandatory rule.

(A) The sponsor of an exhibition shall designate each of the shows held at the exhibition as one of the following types: terminal show, partial terminal show, or nonterminal show.

(B) All of the following junior livestock shows or classes at a fair must be terminal shows or partial terminal shows: market beef steer, market hog, market lamb, market dairy steer, veal calf and market goat unless at least thirty days prior to the opening of the show, the sponsor has submitted a written request to exempt a show from this provision, and the director has provided written authorization granting this request prior to the start of the fair.

(C) All livestock which participate in a terminal show shall be slaughtered. The livestock shall be consigned to slaughter either at the conclusion of the show or immediately following the exhibition.

(D) In a partial terminal show at least the grand champion and the reserve grand champion shall be slaughtered. Prior to the show, the sponsor of the exhibition may require that additional livestock from a partial terminal show shall be slaughtered. The livestock shall be consigned to slaughter either at the conclusion of the show or immediately following the exhibition.

(E) All livestock required to be slaughtered under this rule shall be slaughtered at a meat establishment either licensed by the department or granted inspection by the United States department of agriculture.

(F) Notwithstanding paragraphs (B), (C) and (D) of this rule, livestock required to be slaughtered under this rule may, at the option of the sponsor of the exhibition, be consigned to a licensed livestock facility for sale provided that: (1) The livestock is consigned either at the conclusion of the show or immediately following the exhibition; and, (2) The livestock is sold only for slaughter.

(G) From the beginning of the exhibition until departure for slaughter or consignment to a licensed livestock facility, the exhibitor or the exhibitor’s designee shall be responsible for caring for the livestock.

(H) Livestock destined for slaughter or consignment to a licensed livestock facility shall not be removed from the exhibition grounds until the livestock is transported to slaughter or to the licensed livestock facility or until the sponsor approves movement of the livestock to another secure area for: (1) Disease control in accordance with paragraph (B) (4) of rule 901:1-18-03 of the Administrative Code; and (2) Quarantine for residue to allow a withdrawal time as determined by the approved fair veterinarian or in accordance with the instructions listed on the drug use notification form to elapse and may be subject to testing.

(I) All livestock destined for slaughter shall be subject to testing by the director in accordance with section 901.73 of the Revised Code.

(J) Livestock carcasses passing inspection may be released for normal disposition.

(K) During inspection or testing, if the livestock carcass is preliminarily determined to have been tampered with or found to contain an unlawful substance, one of the following shall occur: (1) If the livestock carcass must be trimmed or reconditioned to comply with the meat inspection requirements, the carcass shall be trimmed and reconditioned and released to the exhibitor, unless the successful bidder accepts the trimmed or reconditioned carcass.

(2) If the livestock carcass cannot be trimmed or reconditioned, it shall be condemned in accordance with the meat inspection requirements.

(L) Livestock entered in or eligible for a carcass contest prior to or during a terminal, partial terminal or nonterminal show must be exhibition drug residue legal at the time of show and eligible for immediate slaughter.

901-19-03 auction sales at terminal or partial terminal shows.

This is a mandatory rule.

(A) A sponsor may hold an auction sale of livestock exhibited at a terminal or partial terminal show.

(B) An exhibitor who exhibits livestock at a terminal show or partial terminal show consents to participating in the subsequent auction sale.

(C) All bidders at an auction sale following a terminal show or partial terminal show consent to the slaughter of the livestock or delivery to a licensed livestock facility.

(D) Title to livestock sold at an auction sale and subsequently presented for slaughter or sale at a licensed livestock facility shall remain vested in the exhibitor, or if the exhibitor is not the owner, in the owner until the livestock has been passed by inspection and released in accordance with paragraph (K)(1) and (K)(2) of rule 90119-02 of the Administrative Code and passes all testing performed by or at the direction of the department or the sponsor.

(E) At the discretion of the sponsor, the sponsor may collect the sale proceeds from the successful bidder and retain the proceeds until the carcass of the livestock has been released, or may allow the successful bidder to withhold payment of the proceeds until the carcass is released. In the event the carcass is not released, the sponsor shall return the sale proceeds to the successful bidder.

(F) Prior to the auction, the sponsor shall announce the identification of the exhibition livestock which have been administered drugs for which the withdrawal time has not elapsed.

oHIo deParTMenT oF aGrICULTUre LIVeSToCK TaMPerInG GUIdeLIneS 901-19-04 Prohibited practices.

This is a mandatory rule.

No person shall: (A) Administer or cause or permit to be administered a prescription drug to livestock either immediately before an exhibition or during an exhibition unless the prescription drug is administered: (1) By or under the supervision and direction of a veterinarian; and, (2) Only in accordance with label directions; and, (3) In conjunction with a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship; and, (4) For a valid medical purpose; and, (5) A drug use notification form is completed and filed in accordance with the applicable requirements of rule 90119-06 of the Administrative Code.

(B) Administer or cause or permit to be administered an over the counter drug to livestock either immediately before an exhibition or during an exhibition unless the over the counter drug is administered: (1) By or under the supervision or direction of the exhibitor, the exhibitor’s designee, the owner of the livestock or a veterinarian; and, (2) Only in accordance with label directions; and, (3) Only for a valid medical purpose; and, (4) A drug use notification form is completed and filed in accordance with the applicable requirements of rule 90119-06 of the Administrative Code.

(C) Administer or cause or permit to be administered either a prescription drug or an over the counter drugs other than in accordance with the drugs label directions unless extra label use of the drug is:

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(1) By or under the supervision and direction of a veterinarian; and, (2) Only in accordance with the extra label directions provided by the veterinarian; and, (3) In conjunction with a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship; and, (4) For a valid medical purpose; and, (5) A drug use notification form is completed and filed in accordance with the applicable requirements of rule 90119-06 of the Administrative Code; and, (6) An extended withdrawal time is assigned to the drug by the veterinarian as part of the extra label directions and reported on the drug use notification form.

(D) Show, sell, or offer for sale any livestock which contains an unlawful substance or has been subjected to unacceptable practices.

(E) Show any livestock which contains a drug in an amount which exceeds the tolerance level if established or sale level; or, a drug for which the withdrawal period has not elapsed unless administered in accordance with paragraphs (A),(B) or (C) of this rule.

(F) Sell or offer for sale in an auction at a terminal or partial terminal show an animal that contains a drug in an amount which exceeds the tolerance level if established or safe level; or, a drug for which the withdrawal period has not elapsed unless administered in accordance with paragraphs (A),(B) or (C) of this rule.

(G) Exhibit an animal which has been tranquilized.

(H) Make a false statement on a drug use notification form.

(I) Fail to file or update a drug use notification form as required by 901-19-06 of the Administrative Code.

(J) Negligently cause an unlawful substance to be present in an animal.

(K) Fail to sign a chain of custody form.

(L) Violate a mandatory rule.

(M) Violate any optional rule from which a sponsor could have exempted itself or its exhibition, but did not.

(N) Fail to render assistance as provided by section 901.73 of the Revised Code.

901-19-05 responsibilities of an exhibition sponsor.

This is a mandatory rule.

(A) Every sponsor of an exhibition shall appoint a person as its records official. The records official shall receive and maintain the drug use notification forms filed under rule 901-19-06 of the Administrative Code.

(1) The records official shall reject any drug use notification form that is incomplete, illegible or unsigned. At the close of the exhibition the records official shall turn over the drug use notification forms received by him to the sponsor.

(2) The sponsor shall maintain all drug use notification forms for a period of one year from the close of an exhibition. The drug use notification forms shall be made available to the department for inspection and copying upon request.

(3) Review the submitted drug use notification forms prior to the show for compliance with paragraph (I) of rule 90119-06 and rule 901-19-07 of the Administrative Code.

(4) Review the submitted drug use notification forms for compliance with paragraph (B) of rule 901-19-38 of the Administrative Code if applicable.

(B) The sponsor of an exhibition shall provide information requested by the director on a form prescribed by the director at least ten days before the start of the exhibition.

(C) The sponsor of an exhibition shall, prior to the start of an exhibition, establish a method of identifying each animal in a terminal, partial terminal, and non-terminal show and maintain a chain of custody for each market livestock animal from the show through consignment to either slaughter or a licensed livestock facility for sale.

The sponsor shall maintain a record of the identity of each animal and its chain of custody for a period of one year from the date of the last day of an exhibition.

(D) All county and independent agricultural societies and the Ohio expositions commission shall print Chapter 901:1-18 of the Ohio Administrative Code (Ohio’s livestock health exhibition rules) in their premium book for the current year.

(E) The sponsor of a county or independent agricultural society or the Ohio exposition commission shall provide a livestock exhibitor or an adult advisor, upon request, a copy of Chapter 901-19 of the Administrative Code and print in

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their current premium book the following notice: “Chapter 901-19 of the Administrative Code (Ohio’s livestock tampering exhibition rules) will be made available to a livestock exhibitor or an adult advisor, upon request.”

(F) If Chapter 901-19, of the Administrative Code (Ohio livestock tampering exhibition rules) for the upcoming show season is available prior to the sponsor’s printing deadline, the sponsor may elect to include the entire text of these rules within their premium book.

(G) All other exhibitions shall provide to exhibitors, upon request, a copy of Chapters 901:1-18 and 901-19 of the Administrative Code and shall include the following statement in at least one written announcement prior to the beginning of the exhibition, “the exhibition’s management will provide, upon request of an exhibitor, a copy of Chapters 901:1-18 (Ohio’s livestock health exhibition rules) and 901-19 (Ohio’s livestock tampering exhibition rules) of the Administrative Code.”

901-19-06 drug use notification.

This is a mandatory rule.

(A) The exhibitor and the owner of an animal are jointly and severally responsible for completing and filing the drug use notification form in the manner required by this rule.

(B) The drug use notification form shall be signed by either the exhibitor or the owner. If the person signing the form is a minor child, the form may be cosigned by a parent or guardian of the minor child.

(C) A drug use notification form shall be completed for every animal from which a test sample is collected at every terminal and partial terminal or non-terminal show, and for every animal that is administered a drug either immediately before or during an exhibition.

(D) The director shall require a drug use notification form to be completed for livestock including market steer, market hog, market lamb, veal calf, market dairy steer, market goats, market poultry, lactating dairy cattle and lactating goats exhibited in a junior livestock show at a fair.

(E) The drug use notification form shall be filed with the records official prior to the show in which the animal is entered.

(F) The director may require a drug use notification form to be completed for livestock exhibited at any type of show including a non-terminal show.

(G) If at any time after the drug use notification form is filed the information on the form regarding drug use changes or if a drug is subsequently administered, an updated drug use notification form shall immediately be filed with the records official.

(H) No person shall submit an incomplete, illegible or unsigned drug use notification form.

(I) When a drug use notification form submitted to a records official for livestock is incomplete, illegible or unsigned neither the exhibitor nor the owner shall, until the defect is corrected: (1) Receive any prizes or awards from shows in which the livestock was exhibited prior to the time the drug use notification form was to be filed.

(2) Participate in any shows or sales held subsequent to the time the drug use notification form was to be filed.

901-19-07 Quality assurance.

This is a mandatory rule.

Sponsors shall require exhibitors at fairs sponsored by county or independent agricultural societies or the Ohio exposition commission to annually attend or complete a quality assurance program sponsored and conducted cooperatively by the exhibition sponsor, Ohio state university extension and FFA, agricultural commodity organizations or, at the option of Ohio state university extension, annually pass a test administered by or under the supervision of Ohio state university extension before exhibiting terminal or partial terminal market livestock, including market poultry, lactating dairy cattle and lactating goats in a junior livestock show.

901-19-09 drug residues in non-terminal show animals.

This is a mandatory rule.

(A) A person may, notwithstanding paragraph (E) of rule 901-19-04 of the Administrative Code, show at a nonterminal show an animal which has been administered a drug provided they are in compliance with all of the

following: (1) The drug is a prescription drug or an extra label use of a drug and the drug is prescribed by a veterinarian pursuant to a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship; and, (2) The drug is administered or used only in accordance with label directions or the prescription; and, (3) The drug is administered or used only for medical purposes; and, (4) A drug use notification form is completed and filed in accordance with the applicable requirements of rule 90119-06 of the Administrative Code.

(B) Milk or other food obtained from livestock administered or treated with a drug and permitted to exhibit pursuant to paragraph (A) of this rule shall not be used for human consumption.

901-19-10 Testing requirements and test results.

This is a mandatory rule.

(A) Urine, blood, tissue and other test samples shall be collected in accordance with the Ohio department of agriculture’s protocol for the collection of livestock test samples at exhibitions. Test samples may be collected before, during or immediately after a show. Deviation from the protocol shall be noted.

(B) The director may at his discretion, collect any urine, blood, tissue or other test samples from exhibition animals at the time of slaughter.

901-19-11 Humane treatment of livestock.

This is a mandatory rule.

(A) A person shall treat livestock in a humane manner and in accordance with acceptable commercial practices so as to protect the health, safety and welfare of the livestock.

(B) All exhibitors shall comply with and abide by the policy statement and “code of practices” of the Ohio Livestock Coalition.

901-19-12 acceptable practices.

The following practices are deemed acceptable to protect and promote the health, safety, and welfare of livestock: (A) Adding caffeine free soda pop, gelatin, or other sweeteners to drinking water in nominal amounts to encourage water consumption; (B) Hoof trimming; (C) Cosmetic dehorning in market class livestock; (D) Using colluding as a teat sealant, bur for no longer than eighteen hours; (E) Adding molasses or other sweeteners to feed to encourage consumption; (F) Properly administered and approved growth implants; (G) Castration; (H) Beak trimming; (I) Dehorning; (J) Tattooing; (K) Hot or freeze branding; (L) Humane ringing; (M) Tail docking; (N) Ear notching; (O) Ear tagging; (P) Shearing; (Q) Drenching lambs for a medical condition at an exhibition when diagnosed by a licensed veterinarian; (R) Acceptable surgery, including clamps, bands and chemical castration; (S) Application of ice, ice packs, cold packs or cold compresses prescribed to relieve heat stress or a medical condition diagnosed by a licensed veterinarian at an exhibition.

901-19-13 Unacceptable practices.

The following practices are detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of livestock and are prohibited: (A) Applying any electrical, mechanical, or other appliance to livestock repeatedly or for a prolonged time period in violation of section 313.2 of the United States code of federal regulations; (B) Hitting, striking, beating, or otherwise impacting livestock that induces swelling or enhances, transforms or changes the true conformation, configuration, or appearance of the livestock; (C) Plugging of teats; (D) Sealing of teats using unapproved substances or for longer than eighteen hours using approved substances; (E) Injecting material into udders or teats for nonmedical purposes or otherwise artificially modifying the appearance or conformation of the udder or teat; (F) Using ice, ice packs, cold packs or cold compresses internally or externally other than in accordance with paragraph (S) of rule 901-19-12 of the Administrative Code; (G) Using a stomach tube or pump for any purpose other than for the relief of tympany or gas on the day of exhibiting; (H) Drenching of lambs at an exhibition is prohibited except as permitted under paragraph (Q) of rule 901-19-12 of the Administrative Code.

901-19-19 absolute liability.

This is a mandatory rule.

(A) Both the exhibitor and the owner of livestock are absolutely liable to discipline under rule 901-19-21 of the Administrative Code for the presence of an unlawful substance in livestock and unacceptable practices done to livestock.

(B) If the exhibitor or the owner was a minor child at the time the unlawful substance or unacceptable practice was detected, the parent or guardian of the person shall also be absolutely liable to discipline under rule 901-19-21 of the Administrative Code for the presence of an unlawful substance in livestock and unacceptable practices done to livestock.

(C) The director or the sponsor in imposing discipline under paragraph (A) of this rule upon a person, shall mitigate the discipline imposed based upon one or more of the following facts if established.

(1) The person did not introduce the unlawful substance into the animal or do any unacceptable practices to the livestock; (2) The person had no actual or constructive knowledge that the unlawful substance was introduced into the livestock or that unacceptable practices had been done to the livestock; (3) The unlawful substance was not introduced into the livestock and the unacceptable practices were not done to the livestock through the person’s negligence.

901-19-21 disciplinary action.

This is a mandatory rule.

(A) Any person who violates a provision of sections 901.70 through 901.76 inclusive, or 2925.04 of the Revised Code or any provision of this chapter, is subject to any of the following disciplinary actions: (1) Disqualification from any exhibition; (2) Disqualification of the exhibition livestock from any exhibition; (3) Continuing education; (4) Written letter of reprimand; (5) Forfeiture or return of awards, prizes, premiums or proceeds; (6) Pre-exhibition drug testing.

(B) Disqualification may include any or all shows and classes and may be for any number of years.

(C) Anyone who violates rule 901-19-07 of the Administrative Code may be given a letter of reprimand for the first offense.

901-19-31 responsibilities of and assistance to junior fair exhibitors.

This is an opptional rule.

(A) A junior livestock show exhibitor shall be responsible for the continuous care, grooming, and preparation of the livestock entered in the junior livestock show.

(B) An exhibitor may receive assistance in the care, grooming, and preparation of the livestock entered in the junior livestock show, provided that the assistance shall be limited to explanation or demonstration provided by the following: (1) Family members; (2) Household members; (3) Advisors or adult volunteers of 4-H or FFA in the exhibitor’s club or county; (4) Vocational agriculture instructors; (5) County extension agents; (6) Department representatives; (7) Veterinarians; (8) Members of the exhibitor’s 4-H club, FFA chapter, or other youth organizations; (9) Guest speakers of the 4-H, FFA, or other youth organizations.

(C) Any person not specified in paragraph (B) of this rule who provides assistance to a junior livestock show exhibitor shall register in writing with the sponsor. The responsibility to register rests with the exhibitor. An assistant may register for more than one exhibitor. Failure to register constitutes grounds for disciplinary action against the exhibitor.

Assistance shall be limited to explanation and minimal demonstration.

901-19-32 Breed shows or classes.

This is an optional rule.

In breed shows or classes, the rules of the breed association shall constitute accepted grooming practices for that breed’s show or class, unless otherwise modified by a mandatory rule.

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901-19-33 Prohibited grooming practices.

The following grooming practices are prohibited in market classes, non-breed shows or classes, and breed shows or classes unless those grooming practices are permitted under rule 901-19-32: (A) Using any substance to enhance or change the color of the livestock, including the livestock’s hide or hooves; (B) Adding any substance externally to build up, change or alter the shape or conformation of the livestock, including by way of example but not limited to rope, false hair, graphite, hemp, and powders; (C) Pigmented grooming aides or materials.

(D) Slick clipping or body shaving of market hogs except on the ears and tails.

901-19-34 outstanding market project competition.

This is an optional rule.

An exhibition may provide for an outstanding market project competition in one or more classes. The competition may include an evaluation of the livestock, demonstration of the exhibitor’s showmanship abilities, and a skillathon or interview judging. The skillathon or interview judging may include demonstration of the exhibitor’s knowledge of quality assurance principles, as set forth in an industry publication or in a publication such as the “caring for animals” handout or by viewing the “Caring for Animals Video” available from a county extension office.

901-19-35 recognition of disciplinary actions.

This is an optional rule.

(A) Disciplinary action by a sponsor against a person for a violation of sections 901.70 to 901.76, inclusive, or 2925.04 of the Revised Code or chapter 901-19 of the Administrative Code shall be given full faith and credit and shall be honored at all exhibitions.

(B) A person who has been convicted of violating section 901.70 to 901.76, inclusive, or 2925.04 of the Revised Code shall be prohibited from participating in any exhibition for a minimum period of three years.

901-19-38 False, deceptive or unacceptable practices.

This is an optional rule.

The following are unacceptable practices: (A) Castration of livestock for purposes of this rule which exceed the following criteria: (1) Cattle over eight months of age; (2) Swine over seventy-five pounds; or (3) Sheep over seventy-five pounds.

(B) Showing any market livestock which has been treated in accordance with paragraph (A), (B) or (C) of 901-1904 of the Administrative Code when a side effect of the drug conceals, enhances, transforms or changes the true confirmation or condition of the livestock.

(C) Any natural occurrence or surgical process which results in testicular tissue remaining in the body of exhibition livestock except rabbits and poultry.

901-19-39 ownership requirements This is a mandatory rule.

(A) No person shall register, enter, or exhibit in a junior livestock exhibition any of the livestock listed in paragraphs (A) (1) through (A) (7) of this rule unless the person has owned the livestock for not less than the length of time listed: (1) market steers - 150 days; (2) market dairy steers - 150 days; (3) market hogs - 60 days; (4) market lambs - 60 days; (5) market goats - 60 days, (6) veal calves - 60 days, and(B) No person shall register, enter or exhibit livestock in a junior breeding livestock exhibition unless the person has owned the livestock for not less than sixty days or, if the livestock is registered, the livestock has been registered in the person’s name for not less than sixty days.

(C) For any exhibition other than those listed in paragraphs (A)(1) to (A)(6) and paragraph (B) of this rule, the length of time a person shall own livestock before the person may register, enter, or exhibit the livestock at an exhibition may be set by either the sponsor of the exhibition or a breed association.

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LIVeSToCK SHoW reForM LaW as used in sections 901.70 to 901.76 of the revised Code Sec. 901.70 (A) “Exhibition” means any of the following: (1) A show or sale of livestock at a fair or elsewhere that is sponsored by or under the control of a county or independent agricultural society organized under section 1711.01 or 1711.02 of the Revised Code; (2) A show or sale of livestock at the Ohio state fair; (3) A livestock show at a fair or elsewhere or a livestock sale at or associated with a fair or livestock show that is assembled for any length of time; (4) A livestock show at a fair or elsewhere or a livestock sale at or associated with a fair or livestock show that includes livestock with origins outside Ohio; (5) Any show or sale of livestock at a fair or elsewhere that is specified by rule of the director of agriculture adopted under section 901.72 of the Revised Code.

(B) “Livestock” means any animal generally used for food or in the production of food, including cattle, sheep, goats, rabbits, poultry, swine, and any other animal included by the director by rules adopted under section 901.72 of the Revised Code.

(C) “Sponsor” means any of the following: (1) A county or independent agricultural society organized under section 1711.01 or 1711.02 of the Revised Code; (2) The Ohio state fair; (3) Any other public or private entity sponsoring an exhibition.

Sec. 901.71.

(A) There is hereby created the advisory committee on livestock exhibitions consisting of not more than twentyone members, as follows: (1) The director of agriculture, or the director’s designee, who may be the chief of the division of fairs; (2) The state veterinarian, or the state veterinarian’s designee; (3) A representative of the Ohio cattlemen’s association, the Ohio purebred dairy cattle association, the Ohio pork producers council, the Ohio poultry association, the Ohio sheep improvement association, the Ohio fair managers association, the Ohio farm bureau federation, the Ohio farmers union, the Ohio department of education’s agricultural service, the Ohio state university extension, the national farmers organization, and the Ohio state grange, or their designees. Each of these members shall be chosen by the organization the member represents.

(4) The chairperson of the Ohio expositions commission, or the chairperson’s designee; (5) Three persons who shall be appointed by the director, each of whom shall serve as a member of a board of directors of a county or independent agricultural society organized under section 1711.01 or 1711.02 of the Revised Code. Of the initial appointments made by the director, one shall be for a term ending on December 31, 1996; one shall be for a term ending on December 31, 1997; and one shall be for a term ending on December 31, 1998.

(6) Not more than three additional members appointed at the option of the director. If the director appoints one or more additional members, the first additional appointment shall be for a term ending on December 31, 1996, the second additional appointment shall be for a term ending on December 31, 1997, and the third additional appointment shall be for a term ending on December 31, 1998.

Following the completion of the initial terms of the appointments made by the director, each term of office shall be three years, commending on the first day of January and ending on the thirty-first day of December. A member appointed by the director shall hold office from the date of the member’s appointment until the end of the term for which the member was appointed. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which the member’s predecessor was appointed shall hold office for the remainder of the unexpired term. Any member shall continue in office subsequent to the expiration date of the member’s term until the member’s successor takes office or until a period

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of ninety days has elapsed, whichever occurs first.

Members may be removed from the committee only for misfeasance, malfeasance, or nonfeasance. A vacancy on the committee shall not impair the right of the other members to exercise all of the functions of the committee.

A simple majority constitutes a quorum for the conduct of business of the committee. On request, each member shall be reimbursed for the actual and necessary expenses incurred in the discharge of the member’s duties as a committee member.

(B) The committee shall be considered a part of the department of agriculture for the administrative purposes required by this section, including the payment of expenses authorized to each member of the committee under this section. The director or the director’s designee shall serve as chairperson of the committee. The director shall designate an employee or official of the department to act as the secretary of the committee. The secretary shall keep the minutes of the committee’s meetings and a permanent journal of all meetings, proceedings, findings, determinations, and recommendations of the committee, including an itemized statement of the expenses allowed to each member of the committee under this section. The committee may request from the director, and the director shall provide, meeting space, assistance, services, and information to enable the committee to carry out its duties.

(C) The committee shall meet at least once annually after the fifteenth day of October and before the first day of December. The committee may meet at other times as the chairperson or a majority of the committee members considers appropriate, provided the chairperson gives members written notice of any meeting at least seven days prior to the meeting.

(D) The committee may propose rules and may advise and counsel the director on all matters relating to the administration of exhibitions and any other matters that the committee and the director consider appropriate in carrying out sections 901.71 to 901.76 of the Revised Code.

Sec. 901.72.

(A) The director of agriculture, in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code, may adopt rules for the governance and administration of exhibitions, and to provide for related food safety and the health, safety, and welfare of livestock, and may adopt by reference rules adopted by other public or private agencies such as the Ohio farm animal care commission. Rules of the director may specify those grooming, commercial, or medical practices that are generally accepted within the community of persons exhibiting livestock and may specify false, deceptive, misleading, unethical, or unprofessional practices that constitute grounds for disciplinary action under section 901.74 of the Revised Code.

(B) Rules of the director that apply to exhibition-related food safety and the health, safety, and welfare of livestock shall apply to every exhibition operated within this state and to every sponsor. A sponsor may exempt itself from any other rules adopted by the director under this section that do not apply to food safety or the health, safety, or welfare of livestock, including, without limitation, rules for the governance and administration of exhibitions, by, not later than thirty days before the commencement of its exhibition, filing with the director, on a form prescribed and provided by the director, a list of the rules that shall not apply to its exhibition.

(C) The director may provide mediation, dispute resolution, and arbitration services in any dispute involving an alleged violation of a rule adopted under division (A) of this section from which the sponsor could have exempted itself under division (B) of this section, but chose not to.

(D) Nothing in this section or in sections 901.73 or 901.74 of the Revised Code precludes any sponsor from doing any of the following: (1) Adopting rules or written policies for the governance and administration of its own exhibition, including, without limitation the adoption of any rule by reference to a rule adopted by other public or private agencies; (2) Adopting rules or written policies providing for appeals regarding alleged violations of rules or written policies adopted by the sponsor; (3) Taking any disciplinary action established in the rules or written policies adopted by the sponsor in connection

with violations of the sponsor’s rules or written policies for the governance and administration of its exhibition.

Any such disciplinary action taken by a sponsor in regard to its own exhibition is in addition to any disciplinary action taken by the director under section 901.74 of the Revised Code.

(4) Establishing by rule or written policy criteria and procedures for the reinstatement of any person disqualified from participation in the sponsor’s exhibition by a disciplinary action taken by the sponsor and for deciding requests for reinstatement submitted under those rules.

Sec. 901.73.

(A) (1) The director of agriculture may inspect and investigate any matter involving livestock that is not present at an exhibition, but is registered or entered in an exhibition, or raised with the apparent intent of being so registered or entered, when the director reasonably suspects any of the following: (a) There has been a violation of section 901.76 or 2925.04 of the Revised Code or a rule adopted under section 901.72 of the Revised Code; (b) The livestock’s health, safety, or welfare may be threatened; (c) The livestock constitutes a threat to or may adversely affect food safety.

(2) The director may conduct random inspections and investigations regarding any matter involving livestock present at an exhibition.

(3) With the consent of the property owner and the livestock owner, the director or the director’s designee may enter at all reasonable times any premises, facility, pen, yard, vehicle, or means of conveyance for the purpose of sampling and testing livestock registered or entered in an exhibition or raised with the apparent intent of being so registered or entered. If the director or the director’s designee is denied access to any premises, facility, pen, yard, vehicle, or means of conveyance by the property owner or to livestock by the livestock owner, and if the director reasonably suspects that food safety or the health, safety, or welfare of livestock is threatened, the director may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction in the county where the premises, facility, pen, yard, vehicle, means of conveyance, or livestock are located for a search warrant authorizing access to the premises, facility, pen, yard, vehicle, means of conveyance, or livestock for the purposes of this section. The court shall issue the search warrant for the purposes requested if there is probable cause to believe that livestock is involved that is registered or entered in an exhibition or raised with the apparent intent of being so registered or entered, and that food safety or the health, safety, or welfare of livestock is threatened. The finding of probable cause may be based on hearsay, provided there is a substantial basis for believing that the source of the hearsay is credible and that there is a factual basis for the information furnished.

The director may designate employees of the department of agriculture, employees of the United States department of agriculture, licensed veterinarians, or employees or students of an approved or accredited veterinary school or college to perform the inspecting, sampling, and testing.

The director may contract with laboratories, universities, or other persons or institutions, both public and private, to perform the livestock testing.

(B) While the director or the director’s designee is sampling or testing the livestock, the owner or custodian of the livestock shall render assistance in accordance with sections 941.05 and 941.08 of the Revised Code. Any person who refuses to cooperate with the director or the director’s designee in the inspection, sampling, and testing of livestock may be prohibited by the director acting under section 901.74 of the Revised Code from participating in any exhibition.

(C) A person may register, enter, or exhibit at any exhibition only livestock owned by that person for the length of time specified by rule of the director, unless one of the following applies: (1) The livestock owner suffers from a recognized physical handicap that prevents the owner from showing the livestock; (2) The sponsor provides written permission to someone other than the livestock owner to register, enter, or exhibit

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the livestock; (3) A rule of the director provides that this division shall not apply to an exhibition.

Sec. 901.74.

(A) Any person involved in any activity in connection with exhibiting livestock at an exhibition or with raising livestock with the apparent intent that the livestock eventually is to be entered in an exhibition is subject to disciplinary action by the department of agriculture for any of the following reasons: (1) The person has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to a violation of section 901.76 or 2925.04 of the Revised Code, or has been found by the director of agriculture to have tampered with or sabotaged livestock; (2) The director reasonably suspects that the person’s conduct in regard to raising or exhibiting the livestock threatens, endangers, or adversely affects food safety or the health, safety, or welfare of livestock; (3) The person has refused to cooperate with the director or the director’s designee in the inspection, sampling, and testing of livestock under section 901.73 of the Revised Code, unless the person withheld consent to the inspection, sampling, and testing and no search warrant was issued; (4) The person has violated a rule adopted by the director under section 901.72 of the Revised Code from which the sponsor of the exhibition at which the violation occurred could have exempted itself under that section, but chose not to.

(B) If one or more of the grounds for disciplinary action listed in division (A) (1), (2), or (3) of this section exist, the director, upon the director’s own initiative, may conduct an adjudication in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code and may take any disciplinary action established by the director by rules adopted in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code. If one or more of the grounds for disciplinary action listed in division (A) of this section exist, the director, upon the request of a sponsor, may conduct an adjudication in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code and may take any disci-

plinary action established by the director by rules adopted in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code.

Disciplinary action imposed under this section by the director may include disqualifying the person, the person’s family, members of the person’s household, or any other person associated with the activity resulting in the disciplinary action from participating in any class or with any species of livestock in any current or future exhibition.

(C) The director, in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code, may adopt rules establishing the criteria and procedures for the reinstatement of any person disqualified from participation in an exhibition as a result of disciplinary action taken by the director under this section. Any person disqualified by disciplinary action of the director may file a written request with the director to seek reinstatement after the period of disqualification ends or at any other time established by rule. Upon the written request of the person seeking the reinstatement, the director shall conduct an adjudication in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code.

Sec. 901.75 No person shall exhibit livestock owned or raised by another person if the person owning or raising the livestock has been disqualified by the director of agriculture under section 901.74 of the Revised Code or has been disqualified from exhibiting livestock by any court having jurisdiction.

Sec. 901.76.

(A) No person shall tamper with any livestock.

(B) No person shall sabotage any livestock exhibited at any exhibition.

(C) In addition to the penalties established in section 901.99 of the Revised Code, whoever violates division (A) or (B) of this section is subject to disciplinary action by the director of agriculture under section 901.74 of the Revised Code.

(D) This section does not apply to either of the following: (1) Any action taken or activity performed or administered by a licensed veterinarian or in accordance with instructions of a licensed veterinarian in the action or activity

was undertaken for accepted medical purposes during the course of a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship; (2) Accepted grooming, commercial, or medical practices as defined by rules of the director adopted under section 901.72 of the Revised Code.

(E) As used in this section: (1) “Tamper” means any of the following: (a) Treatment of livestock in such a manner that food derived from the livestock would be considered adulterated as defined in division (A),(B),(C),(D),(E),(H),(I), or (J) of section 3715.59 of the Revised Code; (b) The injection, use, or administration of any drug that is prohibited under any federal law or law of this state, or any drug that is used in any manner that is not authorized under any federal law or law of this state. Whenever the commissioner of the United States food and drug administration or the secretary of the United States department of agriculture, pursuant to the “Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act,” 52 Stat. 1040 (1938), 21 U.S.C.A. 301, as amended, or the federal “Virus-Serum-Toxin Act,” 37 Stat. 832 (1913), 21 U.S.C.A. 151, as amended, approves, disapproves, or modifies the conditions of the approved use of a drug, the approval, disapproval, or modification automatically is effective for the purposes of division (E)(1)(b) of this section, unless the director, in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code, adopts a rule to alter for the purposes of that division the action taken by the commissioner or secretary. The director may adopt such a rule if the director considers it to be necessary or appropriate for the protection of food safety or the health, safety, or welfare of livestock or to prevent the use of a drug for the purpose of concealing, enhancing, transforming, or changing the true conformation, configuration, or condition of livestock. No such rule shall authorize the use of any drug the use of which is prohibited by, or authorize the use of any drug in a manner not authorized by, the commissioner or secretary under either of those acts. (c) The injection, or other internal or external administration of any product or material, whether gas, solid, or liquid, to livestock for the purpose of concealing, enhancing, transforming, or changing the true conformation, configuration, condition, or age of the livestock or making the livestock appear more sound than it actually is; (d) The use or administration, for cosmetic purposes, of steroids, growth stimulants, or internal artificial filling, including paraffin, silicone injection, or any other substance; (e) The use or administration of any drug or feed additive affecting the central nervous system of the livestock; (f) The use or administration of diuretics for cosmetic purposes; (g) The surgical manipulation or removal of tissue so as to change, transform, or enhance the true conformation or configuration of, or to conceal the age of, the livestock.

(2) “Sabotage” means intentionally tampering with any livestock belonging to or owned by another person that has been registered, entered in, or exhibited in any exhibition, or raised with the apparent intent of being entered in an exhibition.

Sec. 901.99 (A) Whoever violates section 901.51 of the Revised Code is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.

(B) Whoever violates section 901.75 or division (C) of section 901.73 of the Revised Code is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.

(C) Whoever violates division (A) of section 901.76 of the Revised Code is guilty of a felony of the fourth degree on a first offense. On each subsequent offense, the offender is guilty of a felony of the third degree.

(D) Whoever violates division (B) of section 901.76 of the Revised Code is guilty of a felony of the third degree.

Sec. 941.043.

If the owner of the animal or the operator of the vehicle or conveyance is unable or refuses to comply with the permit issued under division (C) of section 941.04 of the Revised Code, or if necessary during a detention or impoundment in accordance with that division, the director of agriculture or the director’s authorized representative may order the immediate slaughter of the animal in accordance with division (D)(3) of section 941.10 of the Revised Code and in the manner the direc-

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tor determines is most efficient, or may board or stable the animal at a location that can provide and care for the animal. All costs incurred as the result of a slaughter or boarding under this section shall be assessed against the owner of the animal, and the department of agriculture shall provide written notice to the owner demanding reimbursement for the costs. The owner shall reimburse the department for any such costs it has incurred within seventy-two hours after receiving the notice. The director may retain any proceed from the slaughter of the animal to apply against any costs the department has incurred.

No person taking action as authorized by this section is liable for any losses incurred as the result of that action.

Sec. 2925.04.

(A) No person shall administer, dispense, distribute, manufacture, possess, sell, or use any drug, other than a controlled substance, that is not approved by the United States food and drug administration, or the United States department of agriculture, unless one of the following applies: (1) The United States food and drug administration has approved an application for investigational use in accordance with the “Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act,” 52 Stat. 1040 (1938), 21 U.S.C.A. 301, as amended, and the drug is used only for the approved investigational use; (2) The United States department of agriculture has approved an application for investigational use in accordance with the federal “Virus-Serum-Toxin Act,” 37 Stat.

832 (1913), 21 U.S.C.A. As amended, 151, as amended, and the drug is used only for the approved investigational use; (3) A practitioner, other than a veterinarian, prescribes or combines two or more drugs as a single product for medical purposes; (4) A pharmacist, pursuant to a prescription, compounds and dispenses two or more drugs as a single product for medical purposes.

(B) (1) As used in this division, “dangerous drug,” “prescription,” “sale at retail,” “wholesale distributor of dangerous drugs,” and “terminal distributor of dangerous drugs,” have the meanings set forth in section 4729.02 of the Revised Code.

(2) Except as provided in division (B)(3) of this section, no person shall administer, dispense, distribute, manufacture, possess, sell, or use any dangerous drug to or for livestock or any animal that is generally used for food or in the production of food, unless the drug is prescribed by a licensed veterinarian by prescription or other written order and the drug is used in accordance with the veterinarian’s order or direction.

(3) Division (B)(2) of this section does not apply to a registered wholesale distributor of dangerous drugs, a licensed terminal distributor of dangerous drugs, or a person who possesses, possesses for sale, or sells, at retail, a drug in accordance with Chapters 3719., 4729., or 4741. of the Revised Code.

(C) Whoever violates division (A) or (B)(2) of this section is guilty of a felony of the fourth degree on a first offense.

On each subsequent offense, the offender is guilty of a felony of the third degree.

Section 1.

That sections 901.99 and 941.043 be amended and sections 901.70, 901.71,901.72, 901.73, 901.74, 901.75, 901.76, and 2925.04 of the Revised Code be enacted as above.

Section 2.

That existing sections 901.99 and 941.043 of the Revised Code are hereby repealed.

Section 3.

This act is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety. The reason for such necessity is that livestock exhibitions are seasonal, and are largely held in May through September. For this act to have a uniform application, it must be effective at the commencement of the exhibition season. Therefore, this act shall go into immediate effect.

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deFIanCe CoUnTY JUnIor FaIr From royalty to contests: Lots to do for county youth A variety of events and activities await youths at the Defiance County Fair.

Besides the projects, livestock show and pig catch, there are many other activities going on for area youth to take part.

One of the big events is the crowning of 4-H royalty on Aug. 22 at 6:15 p.m. in the grandstand. The junior fair king and queen will be crowned at that time.

Candidates for the queen include: Alicia Meyer, 16, Defiance; Keisha Sweinhagen, 19, Defiance; and Sara Culler, 17, Edgerton. The king is Matthew Hire, 18, Defiance.

Meyer, the daughter of Brad and JoAnn Meyer, will be a junior at Tinora High School.

She has been in 4-H for 12 years.

As a member of the Green Acres 4-H Club, Meyer has taken food projects, health, gun safety, photography, home design, sewing, pet rabbit, veterinary science, feeders, rabbits and boardsmanship.

Sweinhagen, a 2011 graduate of Fairview and Four County Career Center, is the daughter of Nicki Sweinhagen. She has been in 4-H for 11 years in the Crew 4-H Club. Among the 4-H projects she has taken are goats, rabbits, cattle, feeders, swine, vegetable gardening, cake decorating, money management and sewing.

Culler, a senior at Fairview High School, is the daughter of Leslie and Melinda Culler. She has been in 4-H for 11 years.

She has taken food projects,

feeders, cattle and sheep. Culler is a member of the Farmer Agriculturalists 4-H Club.

Matthew Hire, the son of Dave and Pat Hire, is a 2011 Tinora High School graduate. He has been in 4-H for 13 years. He is a member of the Friendly Faces 4-H Club. Among the projects he has taken are food projects, small animals, bicycles, fishing and rabbits There are many other activities junior fair members can take part in or watch during the fair other than the junior fair king and queen contest.

Other events include the straw loading contest on Aug. 21, sponsored by the Ayersville FFA. Contestants must load 40 bales of straw on a conven-

tional ton pickup truck before driving the truck through a designated obstacle course in the grandstand infield, unloading the straw and stacking it.

Teams must be made up of three members from the same FFA chapter, 4-H club or junior fair board. The driver also must have a license and the truck must be insured. The contest is limited to the first 15 teams to enter the day of the contest and trophies will be awarded to the top teams in all divisions.

There are four classes: female youth, male youth, adult male and adult female. Entry fee is $12 with proceeds benefiting ChildrenÕ s Hospital.

For more information, write to Don Hammersmith, Ayersville High School, 28046 Watson

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Road, Defiance 43512; or call 419-395-1112.

There are two events set for Wednesday. The Fairview Young FarmerÕ s mutton bustinÕ will be at 7 p.m. in the livestock show arena while the Fairview FFA garden tractor pull will be at 1 p.m. at the grandstand.

Mutton bustinÕ is open to all boys and girls who are 5 years old or older and weigh no more than 60 lbs. Weigh-in time is 66:45 p.m. in the livestock show arena.

No sandals are allowed and children are asked to wear long sleeve shirts and pants.

Contestants will not keep the sheep. Prizes will be given to the winners and all participants will receive T-shirts.

The garden tractor pull will begin at 1 p.m., with weigh-in at noon. Cost is $5 per hook.

Participants must be in grade 8 and have competed third grade up to age 19.

Drivers must wear long pants and shoes. No sandals or open toe shoes are allowed. Drivers must wear helmets. The tractor must have all safety equipment in place as well as sufficient fuel, oil and water. All drivers must attend driver meetings.

There are three divisions: stock, twin stock and modified.

For an entry form go to www. defiance.osu.edu/topics/4-hyouth-development and click on Ò Jr. Fair Program.Ó For more information, call Tyler Rosebrock at 419-899-4629.

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Junior Fair Calendar 11:00 AM 1 - 4 PM 5 - 10 PM

Friday, august 19

4-H Club Booth Set-up 8:30 AM Cloverbud Show-N-Tell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Show Arena 9:00 AM 10 AM-3 PM Junior Fair Livestock Move-In

Junior Fair Horse Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Horse Arena Junior Fair Dairy Cattle Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Show Arena COSI (Center of Science & Industry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COSI Tent

10:30 AM 10:30 AM 11 AM-1 PM 11:00 AM 2 - 4 PM 3:00 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM

Face Painting (untill 12 Noon) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COSI Tent Open Class Dairy Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Show Arena Make Your Own Snack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Multipurpose Building 4-H Fashion Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sr . Citizen’s Tent Face Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COSI Tent Junior Fair Sheep Judging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Show Arena Scavenger Hunt & Prizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheriff’s Office NW Show Down Pull-In Beef Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Show Arena Jr . Fair Decorated Rabbit & Poultry Contest . . .Strausbaugh Arena Free Sno Cones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheriff’s Office Cloverbud 4-H Pledge Demonstration . . Strausbaugh Show Arena

saturday, august 20 7:00 AM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:30 AM 12 Noon 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 8:00 PM

Swine Weigh-In Opening Ceremony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grandstand Sheep Weigh-In Goat Weigh-In Jr . Fair Booths must be in place Jr . Fair Poultry Judging . . . . . . . . . . . Strausbaugh Show Arena FFA & FCCLA Still Project Judging . . . . . . . .Multipurpose Building Cattle Weigh-In Jr . Fair Dog Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Show Arena Catholic Mass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Show Arena

sunday, august 21 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 9 AM-11 AM 1 - 4 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 5 - 7 PM 5:30 PM 6 - 7 PM 6:30 PM

Devotional Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Show Arena Jr . Fair Rabbit Judging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Strausbaugh Show Arena Jr . Fair Horse Schooling Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Horse Arena Jr . Fair Horse Fun Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Horse Arena Straw Loading Contest (Sponsored by Ayersville FFA) . . . . . . . . Infield Kids' Pedal Pull . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Show Arena BBQ Dinner & Music (Sponsored by 4-H Horse Committee) Horse Arena Sheep Lead and Costume Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Show Arena Mop Pony Rodeo (Ages 5-9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Horse Arena Cornhole Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Show Arena

7 - 8 PM 8:00 PM

Horse Soccer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Horse Arena Livestock Show Arena reserved for Beef Show exhibitor practice Strausbaugh Arena reserved for Goat Show exhibitor practice

(Registration begins at 5:00 pm in Multipurpose Building)

Monday, august 22 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 6:15 PM 6:30 PM 6:50 PM 7:30 PM

tuesday, august 23 (Kid's day)

Junior Fair Goat Judging . . . . . . . . . . . . Strausbaugh Show Arena Jr . Fair Beef Cattle Judging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Show Arena Presentation of Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grandstand Antique Tractor Parade Parade of Junior Fair Youth Organizations Crowning of 4-H Royalty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grandstand Art Show Winners Announced Show of Bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grandstand 4-H/Fairview Young Farmers Pig Catch . . . . . . . . . . . Grandstand

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(located east of grandstand between grandstand and harness barns)

Wednesday, august 24 9:00 AM 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 9:00 PM

Junior Fair Swine Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Show Arena Garden Tractor Pull (weigh in at 12 Noon) . . . . . . . . . . Grandstand 4-H Horse High Point Show (Pleasure & English) . . . .Horse Arena Animal Calling, Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Show Arena Mutton Bustin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Show Arena Barn Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Strausbaugh Arena

thursday, august 25 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 1:00 PM 3:30 PM 5:00 PM 6:00 PM

Open Class Swine Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Show Arena Open Class Fun Goat Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Strausbaugh Arena 4-H Horse High Point Show (Draft & Contesting) . . . .Horse Arena 4-H Robotics Demonstration . . . . . . . . . . . Multipurpose Building SWCD Program: "Nature's Sanitation Crew" with Bill Grimes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Multipurpose Building Feeder Calf Auction for Support Price Junior Fair Sweepstakes Showmanship Contest . Horse Show Arena

Friday, august 26 10:00 AM

Junior Fair Livestock Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Show Arena

saturday, august 27 6:00 AM 12:00 Noon

Jr . Fair Project Release (still & livestock) All animals must be removed and all pens cleaned or premiums will be forfeited .

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exhibitors are responsible for reviewing both the general guidelines and individual departments guidelines. defiance County Junior Fair departments: Dept. 100 Horses Dept. 600 Sheep Dept. 200 Poultry Dept. 700 Goats Dept. 300 Rabbits Dept. 800 Swine Dept. 400 Dairy Dept. 900 Dogs Dept. 500 Beef

Junior Fairboard & Officers Sara Culler Keisha Sweinhagen Abigail Friend Alicia Meyer

President Vice President Secretary Treasurer

Members

Brittany Conkey Kristine Culler Gabrielle Friend Alexis Guilford Craig Higbea C.J. Higbea Kaleb Holtsberry Amber Mack

Stephany Mangas Rose Mansel-Pleydell Maddi Price Kaitlyn Rethmel Lindsey Skinner Mollie Watson Megan Wiles

auxiliary Members Hailey Baldwin B.J. Bassett Emily Culler Staci Hiler Heaven Holtsberry Chasity Kittle

Destiney Kittle Desirae Mack Alejandro Mendoza Madison Skinner Andrea Wachtman Rachel Wachtman

Jr. Fairboard advisors Connie Higbea Jill Speiser, Auxiliary

Jean Meyer

Senior Fairboard advisors to Junior Fairboard Jerry Sanders (Committee Co-Chair) Yvonne Blosser (Committee & Sale Co-Chair) Angie Etchen (Sale Co-Chair) Mary Bishop Jeff Rohlf Jeff Holtsberry Mitch Troyer Don Retcher Lavon Wiles

FFa advisors Don Hammersmith, Ayersville FFA Eric Hite, Four County FFA Bryan Etzler, Tinora FFA Meredith Wolfe, Fairview FFA

oSU extension Staff Bruce Clevenger, Ag & Natural Resources Barbara Rohrs, Family Consumer Sciences Teresa Johnson, 4-H Youth Development Chris Comden, Extension Associate Deb Walters, Extension Associate Vickie Griffith, Program Assistant Ralph Barbee, Research Assistant

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animal Possession dates: Steers (Market Beef/Dairy) Pullets, Fancy Chickens Turkeys Ducks, Geese Rabbit Meat Pens Rabbits (Single Breeding, Doe/Litter, Pet) Goats (Market Dairy, Boer) Swine Horse/Pony Sheep Feeders (not born before 3/1) Chickens Pheasants

January 1st April 1st April 15th May 1st July 1st June 1st June 1st June 1st June 1st June 1st June 1st July 15th July 15th

Market animal Tagging: 1. Each Junior Fair market exhibit must be identified at the appropriate tagging time. Any changes must be approved by the Senior Fairboard Livestock Committee.

Steers: January Tagging & Weigh-In Goats, Swine, Sheep, Feeder Calves: June Tagging rabbits: All rabbits except meat pen of three are required to come to June tagging. Does for the Doe and Litter class may come to either the June tagging or the July Skillathon. Meat pen rabbits are required to bring their animals to the July Skillathon.

2. Exhibitors may tag one extra animal for each market entry made OR one additional animal tagged in the family’s name.

3.Junior Fair members must show market animals as they were tagged. Members may not switch animals with a family member.

4.Sheep Pen of Two do not have to be determined until final weigh-in at the fair.

5. Should something prevent the exhibitor from showing the original market animal that was entered, the exhibitor may show the extra animal that was tagged in his/her name or in the family’s name. (Ex: The exhibitor may not show an animal tagged in a sibling’s name.)

6. All non Defiance County tags will be removed/cut from the animal’s ear at weigh in at the fair. Exception to this would be scrapie tags and TB tags. Ohio Best tags will remain. animal Check-In at Fair: 1. New Livestock Check-In Times: Livestock Checkin is Friday, August 19th from 5:00 pm – 10:00pm.

Jr Fairboard members may move animals in from 2:00pm-4:00pm. Please enter at the main gate by the Grandstand.

2. Pen assignments for all Junior Fair exhibits will be made by Barn Superintendent. Any changes in these pen assignments without prior approval of the Barn Superintendent will result in forfeiture of premium and the exhibitor not being permitted to show in the current year with that project.

3. Weighing of livestock will be conducted by the following schedule. All animals must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection at the time of livestock check-in.

Hogs 7:00 AM Saturday Sheep 11:00 AM Saturday Goats 11:30 AM Saturday Cattle 1:00 PM Saturday animal and Still Project release Time: • Last Day Clean-up Responsibilities: All Cattle Exhibitors must remove bedding back two feet from the rail and side of barn. Must remove all gates, post, wire and gates and put in proper places. This must be completed by 10:00 am on Saturday morning. Premiums will be forfeited for those not complying with this rule.

• Animals going thought the livestock sale, direct or custom will be released Friday night.

• Goat projects have the option to be released at 4:00 pm on Sale day which will open up space for the open class goat show on Saturday morning.

• All other animal projects are not to be moved from stall, released or taken home until the official release time beginning Saturday morning at 6:00 am. Exhibitors will have between 6:00 am and 12:00 noon

to clean pens and take animals home. Exhibitors must care for their animals (feed and clean) until Saturday morning.

• The Swine barn will be closed at 9pm on Friday to allow the sale committee to load out animals. No one is allowed in the swine barn after 9 pm on Friday. The swine barn will re open after all animals are loaded out.

• Still projects will not be released until Saturday morning at 6:00 AM. Code of Conduct At Junior Fair events, shows and activities, members are representing their youth organization. The 4-H membership agreement extends to all organized Junior Fair activities. The Livestock Committee, in communication with the Extension Educator, will handle behavior and disciplinary action at the Fair as necessitated by a member's inappropriate and/or unlawful behavior.

Junior Fair eligibility Guidelines 1. All Defiance County Junior Fair exhibitors must successfully meet all requirements of their youth organization before being eligible to exhibit for competition. Specific guidelines are as follows: 2. Defiance County 4-H – Exhibitors must be between the ages of eight and nineteen years. An exhibitor is eligible when he/she reaches the age of at least eight years and enrolled in the third grade as of January 1st of the same year. Eligibility ends when an exhibitor reaches the age of nineteen years as of December 31st of the same year in which an entry is made.

3. Defiance County FFA – Entries are open to regularly enrolled high school agricultural students and enrolled in their school FFA chapter of the same year in which an entry is made.

4. Defiance County FCCLA – Entries are open to regularly enrolled high school family consumer science students and enrolled in their school FCCLA chapter of the same year in which an entry is made.

Health Papers and requirements: 1. Health papers are no longer required for the Defiance County Fair. Animals from out of state must follow all ODA health guidelines.

2. Poultry Pullorum Testing All turkeys, chickens and gamebirds must: (1) Originate directly from a flock or hatchery which is a participant in the National Poultry Improvement Plan for the eradication of disease and be accompanied by documentary evidence that they meet the requirement of this paragraph; or (2) Originate directly from a flock which has had a negative test for Pullorum/Foul Typhoid disease within 90 days preceding the opening date of exhibition and be accompanied by documentary evidence that they meet the requirement of this paragraph; or (3) Have had a negative test for Pullorum/Foul Typhoid disease within ninety days preceding the opening date of the exhibition and be accompanied by documentary evidence that they meet the requirement of this paragraph. * noTe: If chickens and turkeys are from a pullorum free hatchery and are mixed with non-pullorum free flock they must have a pullorum test before fair. If your animal needs a test, please contact Jason and Marilyn Shaffer at 419-899-2268 to arrange for a test BeFore FaIr. 3. Feeder Calf Vaccinations Feeder calves will continue to be vaccinated at Central Tagging.

Minimum Weights 1. Feeder Calves Min/Max Weight: The minimum weight for beef and dairy feeders is 280 pounds. The maximum weight is 650 pounds. Feeders must fall in this weight range to be eligible to show at the Defiance County Junior Fair and participate in the Livestock Sale. Feeders not in the required weight range may stay at the Fair and show in open class and may sell direct only.

2. Animals not meeting the minimum weight guidelines may NOT be shown in any junior fair class.

Underweight animals may be shown in senior fair

open classes.

3. Swine not meeting the minimum wight are required to go home on weigh-in between the hours of 6-9 p.m.

Adopted by Senior Fairboard on 2/10-09.

4. Underweight animals will NOT be permitted to go through the Junior Fair Livestock Sale. Underweight animals may sell “direct” for the support price only.

5. Exhibitor may request one “re-weigh” – which must be done immediately. The animal will exit the scale and re-enter.

Minimum Weights Beef/Dairy Steers 850 pounds Swine 180 pounds Market/Dairy Boer Goats 50 pounds Sheep 90 pounds Feeder Calves Min: 280 lbs - Max: 650 lbs General Guidelines: entries: 1. Junior Fair entries are open to members of Defiance County Junior Fair youth organizations.

2. Jr. Fair exhibitors must show classes as entered on pen card. May not switch classes at Fair. The Barn Superintendent may switch an exhibitor’s class if not entered in appropriate class.

3. All Jr. Fair exhibits must be wholly the work of the club member & shall have been prepared during the project year.

4. Entries in the Jr. Fair Department are free.

5. If an exhibitor is unable to show his/her animal, another current Jr. Fair exhibitor may be permitted to show the project. Substitute must be approved by the Junior Fair Supervisor.

6. No Livestock entries can be shown at the Defiance County Junior Fair that have been shown in another county Junior Fair Show.

7. No animal may be shown in more than one class in the Junior Fair. Exceptions: Showmanship, horse classes, goat mother/daughter classes, and born/raised classes. number of entries: Horses: Exhibitors are allowed two horses at the County Fair. Exception: Production classes. Class limits: Exhibitors must register a minimum of one class per horse. Exhibitors may register a maximum of eight (8) riding classes plus one showmanship and or one grooming class for a total of ten (10) classes regardless of the number of horses entered. Classes many be any combination of riding and performance classes.

Poultry: Exhibitors are limited to eight entries total (no more than two entries per class). rabbits: Effective 2011: Exhibitors are allowed seven rabbits with a max of two entries/class. Exhibitors can enter up to two rabbits per class ( a maximum of 2 bucks and 2 does per breed, as single breeding rabbits). Exhibitors may tag one alternate rabbit per breed, one buck and one doe, as single breeding rabbits. Exhibitors may tag one alternate meat class rabbit per exhibitor (ex; one roaster total, one meat pen total3). Alternate must be of same breed as rabbit tagged. dairy: Maximum of two entries per class.

Beef: Maximum of two entries per class.

Sheep: Exhibitors are allowed to show up to four single market lambs and two pen of two for a total not to exceed 8 market sheep.

Goat: Each 4-H member may exhibit up to two goats in any of the breeding classes, and a maximum of 2 wether goats may be exhibited. Limit seven goats per member.

Swine: Exhibitors are allowed to show up to four market swine - any combination of barrows or gilts.

Barn: 1. All livestock barns will be closed to the public at 11:00 pm.

2. Clean Pen: A trophy will be awarded to an exhibitor in each of the beef, sheep, swine, goats, horse, rabbits, poultry and dairy departments doing the best job keeping their animal, pen and aisle clean. Award is determined by the Barn Supervisor.

3. Please review the clean pen guidelines.

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4. All animal washing and grooming must be done in designated areas. (wash rack and grooming area) 5. Premiums will be forfeited if pens, aisles, and animals are not kept clean or left unclean after the fair. Evaluation of the pens will be done by the Barn Supervisor, Rules Committee, Show Committee and/or Junior Fair Board Members.

6. Junior Fair members and or family members are not to feed other member’s animals without permission.

7. All stall decorations, stall cards, signs, etc are to be removed by noon on Saturday in addition to stalls/ pens being cleaned or forfeit all premiums.

8. Jr. Fair livestock barns will close on Friday evening when the livestock truck is there for loading of market animals. Jr. Fair members and the general public are not to enter the barns at this time to allow the Barn Supervisors to load animals.

Showmanship: 1. Show attire may not include a farm name and or advertisement for a farm, breeder, etc. It is at the discretion of the Barn Supervisor to ask an exhibitor to change clothing for a class.

2. Any exhibitor showing misconduct or poor showmanship in the show ring, the show area, or barns will have full forfeiture of premiums by decision of the Junior Fairboard and the Junior Fair Supervisors.

3. Exhibitor must show their own animal (except for poultry) for showmanship according to Jr. Fair records 4. The following Showmanship Classes apply to all Departments.

Senior Showmanship - 16 - 19 years old as of January 1 of current year Intermediate Showmanship - 13 - 15 years old as of January 1 of current year Junior Showmanship - 12 years old and younger as of January 1 of current year Beginner Showmanship - Any age but limited to those exhibitors who are taking that species as a junior fair project for the first time General: 1. CURFEW: The Defiance County Fair Board passed a 12:30 AM curfew every night of the fair 2. PASSES: All exhibitors receiving a premium for a Junior Fair Project and all volunteer advisors must purchase a pass which is good at the entrance gate to the fairgrounds for the week.

3. Any medications that need to be administered to animals during the fair must be coordinated with the county fair vet prior to administering the medication.

A DUNF form must be completed. Medication may not be performance enhancing.

4. Livestock show arenas may be closed at the discretion of the Barn Supervisor in order to properly prepare arena for a livestock show. Times will be posted in the barns and at the show arena. Jr. Fair members are asked to respect these times and not exercise their animals in the show arenas.

5. All Junior Fair exhibitors participating in the feeder calf support price sale and or the junior fair livestock sale are to present a clean animal and be dressed in proper show attire. The Barn Supervisor reserves the right to move an exhibitor to the bottom of the sale order and ask the exhibitor to wear appropriate attire.

Project requirements: 1. All Defiance County 4-H and FFA members with an animal project exhibiting at the Defiance County Fair are required to attend a quality assurance session.

Members with a dog and horse project must attend a separate session specific to those projects. In other words: Example: If you are showing a horse or dog and another animal at the Defiance County Fair – then you must attend two separate trainings. Sessions for “non-market” animals (dogs, horses) will focus on animal care.

2. All Junior Fair exhibitors must complete a livestock skillathon prior to the county fair.

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absent from Livestock Show or Sale: All members are expected to be in attendance at their species show and sale. If you are planning on being absent from the show or sale during the Defiance County Fair for your particular species, you must submit a written letter to the Extension office before August 15th to be reviewed by the Livestock and Sale Committee.

This letter must state your species, the date of the absence, and your reason in detail. We realize that there are things which cannot be avoided, and that is why this policy has been established. School, College, Work, Sports Practice, and the like are unacceptable excuses, and you will not be permitted to have your project shown or sold at the fair. We have far too many members abusing the Jr. Fair Sale, using it as an opportunity to make “Easy Money”. The end result is that both the parents and members completely miss the point of the educational project which was the original intent of the projects, county fair, and sale. To sell at the Defiance County Fair is strictly a privilege and not an inherent right of Jr. Fair Members. Before submitting a written letter, please take a good look at what your priorities are. NOTE: For completion of 4-H Livestock projects, members are not required to show or sell at the fair, however their Fair participation is highly encouraged as an important part of the educational process.

Grooming Practices: 1. Slick Shaving Rule: Livestock Committee will check the hair on the top five hogs out of each class when they are penned. If hog is found to have less than ½ inch hair on any part of the main body (from the front of the shoulders to the tail) the hog will immediately be disqualified and marked. Any hog disqualified in the ring will not be allowed to sell in the livestock sale and must go direct. May not replace with another animal in the livestock sale.

2. Unethical fitting shall include any cutting or tearing of the hide, cutting or tearing underneath the hide or removal of tissue in any attempt to alter the shape or appearance. It shall also include attempts to disrupt or change normal dental development, dyeing or coloring hair, adding artificial tailheads, switches, polls, hair and heels, as well as any attempt to change the conformation and degree of firmness, by administration of fluids or air internally or externally in a liquid, solid or gaseous state. Transparent grooming materials only may be used. Hoof and hock coloring will be not be allowed. No artificial coloration of any body part will be permitted.

3. All exhibitors, their immediate family and any other parties involved in the unethical fitting and showing of an animal will be barred from exhibiting or showing at this fair and will forfeit all premiums, prize money and awards won in any junior fair and/or open class division.

4. During the fair, exhibit will be cared for, groomed, washed and clipped by the exhibitor.

An exhibitor may receive assistance in the care, grooming, and preparation of the livestock entered in the junior livestock show, provided that the assistance shall be limited to explanation or demonstration provided by the following: (1) Family members; (2) Household members; (3) Advisors or adult volunteers of 4-H or FFA in the exhibitor’s club or county; (4) Vocational agriculture instructors; (5) County extension agents; (6) Department representatives; (7) Veterinarians; (8) Members of the exhibitor’s 4-H club, FFA chapter, or other youth organizations; (9) Guest speakers of the 4-H, FFA, or other youth organizations.

5. For any violation of this rule, the exhibit may be barred from the show, sent home, premium forfeited, and will not be allowed to exhibit in the livestock department the following year. The junior fair supervisor of the department will consult with the participant and his advisor before taking the appropriate actions.

6. Tampering and/or misrepresentation as to breeding, age, ownership, custody and any other irregularity in showing will be considered fraud and deception.

7. To maintain a high degree of confidence and in-

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tegrity in the livestock shows, the agricultural society reserves the right to disqualify any animal fitted in an unethical manner and disqualify the exhibitor and the exhibitor’s assistants who fitted the animal involved.

Clean Pen Practices: All livestock pens must be kept clean and presentable at all times to make a favorable impression for visitors and potential Livestock Sale buyers. Therefore the following guidelines will be implemented at the Defiance County Junior Fair.

1. Livestock pens must be cleaned at a minimum of once daily and may be cleaned by the exhibitor or family member.

2. Pens will be inspected on a daily basis.

3. Pens determined not to be presentable will receive a verbal warning from a member of the Clean Pen Committee.

4. The Clean Pen Committee shall consist of: Barn Supervisor, Chair of the Senior Fair Livestock Committee and the Extension 4-H Educator.

5. The pen will be expected to clean within two hours of receiving the verbal warning.

Clean Pen Penalty for non-Compliance: If the pen is not cleaned to the satisfaction of the Committee within the two hour period, the Clean Pen Committee may consider any or all of the following items for non-compliance.

• Withhold the exhibitor’s premiums for that species • Revoke exhibitor’s right to participate in the livestock sale • Declare an exhibitor ineligible for awards • Recall awards received by the exhibitor Grievance Policy 1. In the question of any Junior Fair rule violation, the following due process will be used: parties will be expected to abide by the decision(s) made by the Grievance Committee. Once a situation is acted upon by the Grievance Committee, the decision(s) made by the committee will be final. Any decision will be delivered in writing within 48 hours of making the decision to all parties involved.

2. All The Grievance Committee meetings shall be taped. The Grievance Committee shall consist of: Three members of the Senior Fair Livestock Committee (Chair , Barn Superintendent & one other member) One Junior Fair Board Advisor One Extension Educator Two Junior Fairboard Officers 3. A written grievance (use form provided at Junior Fair Board Office) must be submitted to the Barn Superintendent and/or the Senior Fair Board Office (on the fairgrounds) within 24 hours of the occurrence in a sealed envelope, labeled to the attention grievance committee. The grievance must be accompanied by a protest fee of $100, which is retained by the Senior Fair Board if the protest is not sustained. Retained money will be donated to the Junior Fair Board at the conclusion of the Fair.

4. The Grievance Committee will notify the party(ies) grieved against. The party(ies) will have an opportunity to reply in writing within 24 hours of notification. Written correspondence shall be turned in to the Barn Supervisor or the Senior Fair Board office (on the fairgrounds).

5. The grievance will be taken under advisement by the Grievance Committee within 48 hours after notification. Advisement: A spokesperson from each side of the grievance will have the opportunity to present their statement to the Grievance Committee. The exhibitor and/or party(ies) involved may be questioned by the Grievance Committee. Unless a specific penalty is stated in a rule/regulation, the Grievance Committee can consider any or all of the following: --Lower the exhibitor’s letter grade one letter --Withhold the exhibitor’s premium --Declare an exhibitor ineligible for awards --Revoke exhibitor’s right to participate in the livestock sale --Recall awards received by the exhibitor --Revoke State Fair showing rights.

--Ban exhibitor from showing in future Defiance Co Fairs

HUMane TreaTMenT oF LIVeSToCK The Defiance County Agricultural Society believes participation in the junior fair program with an animal project should demonstrate the exhibitors’ ability, knowledge, and skill of that animal project. Livestock exhibitors should take pride in their responsibility to provide proper care for their animals by following the Ohio Farm Animal Care Commission’s (OFACC) Code of Practices as adopted by the Ohio Livestock Coalition (OLC) not because the Code serves as mandatory rules for all junior fair livestock exhibitors at all county, independent and state fairs in Ohio, but because ethically it’s the right thing to do.

Therefore, it is expected that ....

1. A person shall treat livestock in a humane manner and in accordance with acceptable commercial practices so as to protect the health, safety and welfare of the livestock. (Ohio Revised Code 90119-11 Humane treatment of livestock) 2. All exhibitors shall comply with and abide by the policy statement and “code of practices” of the Ohio livestock coalition. (Ohio Revised Code 90119-11 and stated below) 3. Junior Fair exhibitor will do his/her own work and only accept advice and support from others.

4. Junior Fair exhibitors will not use abusive or questionable techniques in the training, feeding, fitting and showing of my animals.

5. Junior fair exhibitors will not resort to fraudulent, illegal, or deceptive practices when fitting animals for show nor will exhibitors to allow parents, supervisors, or any other adult to employ such practices to exhibitor’s animal.

6. Junior Fair exhibitors will read and understand the rules of all animal shows they participate in.

Inhumane treatment of livestock/animals at the Defiance County Fair will not be tolerated and violations should immediately be brought to the Barn Superintendent, Senior Fair Livestock Committee Chair or 4-H Youth Development Educator. See item #5 under Grievance Policy in the Junior Fair General Rules for penalties the Grievance Committee may consider for any violations. oFaCC Code of Practices 1. To provide food, water and care necessary to protect the health and welfare of my animals.

2. To provide a safe and healthy environment for my animals that is clean, well ventilated and provides ample space.

3. To provide a well planned disease prevention program to protect the health of my herd or flock.

This includes a strong veterinarian-client relationship.

4. To use humane and sanitary methods when it becomes necessary to dispose of my animals.

5. To make timely inspections of all animals to evaluate the health and ensure that all basic requirements are being met.

6. To ensure proper handling techniques are used to eliminate any undue stress or injury when manual manipulation is necessary.

7. To provide transportation for my animals that avoids undue stress or injury caused by overcrowding, excessive time in transit or improper handling when loading or unloading.

8. The willful mistreatment of my animals or the mistreatment of any animal will not be tolerated.

In cases of mistreatment, I will notify the proper authorities.

9. To make management decisions based on scientific fact and to consider the welfare of my animals.

10. We encourage livestock producers to complete species-specific quality assurance programs.

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deFIanCe CoUnTY aGrICULTUraL SoCIeTY LIVeSToCK CoMMITTee STrUCTUre (revised January, 2011)

Purpose: The Livestock Committee shall be responsible for the operations related to the various livestock events held during the Defiance County Fair (both junior and open class events). The activities of the Livestock Committee are the responsibility of the Senior Fairboard of Directors and therefore the Committee shall report to the Defiance County Senior Fairboard.

Written minutes of committee meetings shall be kept on file with the Senior Fairboard.

Membership of the Committee 1. The Senior Fairboard Executive Committee shall appoint the following: • Chair of the Livestock Committee - must be a Fairboard member.

• Chair of the Sale Committee - must be a Fairboard member.

• Barn Superintendents to each barn - must be a Fairboard member.

2. The Senior Fairboard will contract with a professional to handle all financial aspects of the Junior Fair Livestock Sale and Sale Committee.

3. The Livestock & Sale Committee will make recommendations to Senior Fairboard for barn assistants.

All barn assistants must be approved bt the Senior Fairboard. No more than two community members per barn will be appointed as barn superintendents.

4. Junior Fairboard will assign members as appropriate to each barn. A listing of assignments shall be shared with Senior Fairboard.

5. The Fair Veterinarian and the Defiance County Extension staff are considered ex-officio members of this committee. They are expected to correspond with the Co-Chairmen of the committee related to mandated and recommended rule changes coming from the Ohio Department of Agriculture. They will also provide educational programming as requested. assistant Barn Supervisor Qualifications: 1. Must submit a written application.

2. Must be 21 years of age.

3. Strongly encouraged to become a member of the Defiance Co. Agricultural Society.

4. Must complete the Ohio 4-H volunteer process through the OSU Extension Office. This includes a background check that must be paid by the volunteer.

5. Term is one year with no limit on the number of consecutive terms allowed. additional Volunteers: 1. The Livstock & Sale Committee may secure additional volunteers to provide support to the Junior Fair Livestock Sale.

Specific responsibilities: 1. Recommend rule changes related to specific department to the Board of Directors. Rule changes for both open class and junior fair livestock shows must be adopted by the Board of Directors prior to being implemented.

2. Cleaning and setting up of respective barn(s) and show areas prior to the fair. This includes both the inside and outside of the building(s).

3. Assist with the disinfecting of the barn and reporting any maintenance or improvement requests to the department Superintendent.

4. Assisting the Sale Committee with tagging and weigh-in of market animals.

5. Provide assistance with collection of urine samples from Jr. Fair champion animals.

6. Run both the open class and junior fair livestock shows. This includes the determination of the number of classes as well as the assignment of animals to classes.

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7. In conjunction with the Sale Committee, loading out of market animals after the livestock sale.

8. Cleaning up and closing the buildings and show areas after the fair.

Training: 1. Attend Quality Assurance training (annually) as required for all junior fair livestock participants.

2. The Co-Chairmen shall attend a training session on the safe handling of livestock, including those issues related to the transportation of market animals. All other committee members are encouraged to attend this training.

Judges: 1. The Barn Superintendent shall be responsible for verbally securing a livestock judge for both junior fair and senior fair shows.

2. Contact information shall be given to the Extension Office to mail contract and show information.

These operating guidelines may be amended at any time by official action of the Defiance County Agricultural Society Board of Directors.

Revised by Committee 1/18/11 Approved by Senior Fairboard 2/15/11

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all Junior Fair exhibitors participing in the feeder calf support price sale on Thursday evening and or the junior fair livestock sale are to present a clean animal and be dressed in proper show attire. The Barn Supervisor reserves the right to move an exhibitor to the bottom of the sale order and ask the exhibitor to wear appropriate attire.

Bids: The Defiance County Livestock Sale Committee requires a $10 minimum for all add–on bids.

Lactating animals/Market animals in the Livestock Sale: The Ohio Department of Agriculture defines lactating dairy cattle and lactating goats as market animals.

Exhibitors with a lactating dairy animal or lactating dairy goat and not selling another market project will be able to go through the Livestock sale with their animal individually. This will be for a premium bid only. There will be no Gallon of Milk for 2011. The Livestock Committee will allow young dairy goat doe kids/yearlings and young dairy heifers to participate in the livestock sale.

Sale order number: The sale order of exhibitors is randomly assigned by the Livestock Sale software.

Exhibitors missing their sale spot will be placed at the end of that species.

1. Market Livestock exhibitors shall be limited to one entry in the Junior Fair Livestock Sale. An entry shall consist of an individual animal or a pen.

Animals eligible to sell in the livestock sale will be: Poultry: Meat Chickens, Market Ducks, Market Geese and Market Turkeys Rabbits: Roasters or Meat Pen of Three.

Beef: Dairy Market Steer, Beef Market Steer, Dairy Beef Feeder, Beef Feeder Sheep: Market Lamb and Pen of Two Market Lamb.

Goats: Boer, Dairy or Pygmy Market Wether Goats Swine: Market Swine Dairy: Proceeds from the sale of the Gallon of Milk will be split among dairy exhibitors not selling other market animal projects. The winner of the Champion of all Breeds is responsible for providing one cow and a gallon of milk for the livestock sale.

2. Market Class entry: Exhibitors must show their animal in a market class to be eligible to sale through the livestock sale.

3. Quality assurance: All members exhibiting an animal project at the Defiance County Fair must

attend a quality assurance session.

4. Sale order: The sale order of exhibitors selling will be randomly assigned by the Livestock Sale software. The order of species is rotated on a yearly basis with the species selling last rotated to the top the following year.

5. Final destination: Exhibitors must determine at check-in the final destination of all animals. Exhibitors will designate the animal that will be sold in the Junior Fair Livestock Sale at the time of weighin. The choices are: A. Direct Sale – Animal does not go through the sale ring. The designated processor will take the animal and pay support price.

B. Sale Ring – Animal will go through sale ring and receive the support price plus premium bid. Exhibitor is allowed one trip through sale ring.

C. Custom – The exhibitor has made previous arrangements for a local butcher shop to process the animal. Exhibitor may not send a grand or reserve champion animal for custom processing.

D. Home – Exhibitor will take animal home at completion of fair.

E. Exceptions: The only exception will be if a nondesignated animal becomes grand or reserve champion. In that instance, the exhibitor will sell the grand or reserve champion animal in the sale instead of the animal designated at the weigh-in.

F. Feeder Calves: The exhibitors of grand and reserve feeder calves are not required to sell animal through the ring and must notify the sale committee by 9:00 pm on Monday evening as to whether or not the animal will be going through the livestock sale ring.

6. attendance at Livestock Sale required: For the privilege of selling a market animal in the Livestock Sale, the exhibitor must present his/her own project for sale. Exceptions must be presented at least two (2) days prior to sale day to the Sale Committee.

Sporting events and practice will not be considered as situations warranting an exception.

7. Terminal vs. Partial Terminal Shows: A. Terminal Show: All animals exhibiting in the show must go directly to slaughter. Defiance County Terminal Shows: Swine Show B. Partial Terminal Show: Only the grand and reserve champion animals are required to go through the livestock sale ring and then directly to slaughter. Defiance County Partial Terminal Shows: Poultry, Rabbits, Beef, Sheep, Goats C. Non Terminal Show: No livestock is required to be slaughtered. Defiance County Non Terminal Shows: The feeder calf show exhibitors may choose to sell a feeder calf through the livestock sale and must notify Barn Supervisor at time of check-in if selling their feeder calf.

8. Should fraud, or deception, and proof, as determined by the agricultural society, be discovered after the animal or animals have been shown and prior to the sale, such animal(s) shall not be permitted to sell. Any placings in the show shall be vacated. NO animals will move up.

Any animal suspected of being tampered with or suspected of containing drugs will be detained until the investigation is complete.

9. Should violation be discovered after the sale or if the carcass is condemned at the packing plant for any reason, it shall be grounds for disqualification from the show.

Additionally, all fair premiums and sale money shall be forfeited and the loss of the animal be incurred by the exhibitor. Market value proceeds received from the packing company will be returned to packing company and all sale premiums will be retained by the Sale Committee.

10. Failure to comply with any of these Rules would result in dismissal from ALL Defiance County Fair Activities for one (1) year and forfeit premiums, awards, and would result in an incomplete.

11. All grand and reserve champion market animals will go to a local processor for slaughter. These animals will re-

ceive a premium bid only. If buyer wishes to purchase the dressed meat, he/she must contact the processor outside of the Livestock Sale.

12. Exhibitor’s Responsibility: A. Exhibitors will be responsible for their animals until they are loaded.

B. Exhibitors are responsible for thanking his/her buyer(s) in a timely manner.

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Goats Rabbits Chickens Turkeys Ducks Geese Sheep lactating animals Kiss the Queen Swine Dairy Feeder Calves Beef Feeder Calves Dairy Steers Beef Steers Credit Cards Accepted

JUnIor FaIr HorSe SHoW deParTMenT 100 Tuesday, august 23, 2011 @ 8:30 am Possession dates: • June 1st is the deadline for all required horse paperwork to be eligible to show a horse at the State and/or County level. Date is strictly enforced. If June 1st falls on a weekend – deadline will be the following Monday. If deadline is missed – member may complete project by completing a skillathon and will not show at the County Fair or State Fair.

• Horse Identification forms are due on a yearly basis with a new form and photo due June 1st to the Extension Office. It is the responsibility of the member to have correct horse information on file.

• Exhibitors are allowed two horses at the County Fair.

Exception: Production classes.

Junior Fair Livestock Check-In: 1. New Livestock Check-In Times: Livestock Checkin is Friday, August 19th from 5:00 pm – 10:00pm Jr Fairboard members may move animals in from 2:00pm-4:00pm.

2. Effective 2011 – All 1st year livestock exhibitors and parent MUST attend a livestock orientation session which would also count for QA. This rule also applies to 1st year horse exhibitors.

3. Must present a completed Drug Use Notification Form (DUNF) on all animals at the gate. DUNF must indicate member has attended a Quality Assurance Training and the form must be signed by member and parent. Animals must be free of all drug residues on move-in date.

4. Health papers are not required for animals purchased in Ohio.

5. Exhibitors must check-in with the Barn Superinten-

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General Information 1. NEW: It is up to the discretion of the Barn Supervisor to cancel any class based on arena conditions and safety factors.

2. All horse entries are considered complete at skillathon. Exhibitor may scratch day of show, but may not add a class. The Barn Superintendent may switch an exhibitor’s class if not entered in appropriate class.

3. The Defiance County Junior Fair Horse Show is governed by the Defiance County Junior Fair Rules outlined below and the Ohio Uniform Rules (Publication #179) for 4-H Horse Shows.

4. The 4-H Horse Project is open to 4-H members taking saddle horses and ponies of the current 4H Year. Horses and ponies used as project animals must either be owned by the member, the member’s family, or leased.

5. All animals must be housed at the fair for the entire week in order to show and receive premiums.

6. From the time the equine arrives at the Defiance County Fairgrounds until the time the equine leaves, only the exhibitor will ride, drive, exercise or train the horse. Immediate family members are permitted to lead the animal. Exceptions: Old Timer’s Show, Showmanship Sweepstakes Competition 7. Fairgrounds – Exercising of horses: Horse members are asked to be courteous to other Fairgoers and only exercise horses in the designated areas.

Please remove all horse manure from public areas (grassy areas, parking areas, etc.)

8. Animals will be exercised in the Arena and designated make up area only. Please refer to the schedule posted in the barn for appropriate times.

9. No horses are to be ridden inside the barn or outside the 4-H arena at anytime, except in designated exercise or make up areas. Exhibitors needing special accommodations should see the Barn Supervisor.

10. 4-H members are required to submit required paperwork by due dates.

• Horse ID Form (photo) & Lease Forms June 1 • PAS Classes and Shows June 1 • Release of Liability Waver June 1 • Documentation 1st year member/parent June 1 have viewed safety videos/booklet 11. Horses may be measured at the discretion of the Barn Supervisor or show committee chair.

12. 4-H project member responsibilities: A. All members are encouraged to attend the Horse Clinic for important updates and information.

B. Each family should have a copy of the current Uniform Rules 4-H Horse Show.

C. All first year exhibitors and a parent must view a safety video/booklet.

D. All members must attend a Horse Specific Quality Assurance Training.

13. Horses must be in a stall or haltered/bridled with lead or longe line at all times.

14. For PAS – Performance Against Standards Program - Refer to State Fair PAS Guidelines 15. Donkeys & Mules: A. 4-H Project Info – May enroll in • 174 Beginning Horse Management • 181 Draft Hose – if planning on “driving” • 184 Standard bred Horse – show as a light horse B. Uniform Horse Rule – General Guidelines • Show donkeys in classes by themselves whenever possible.

• In riding classes, donkeys may be show English or Western and may be ridden at all times with two hands. A crupper or breeching is mandatory in all riding classes. Donkeys should only be asked to canter for brief periods of time and be asked to back only short distances. The use of draw reins in classes is to be penalized but is not cause for disqualification. (page 12, rule 27) C. Uniform Horse Rule – Showmanship Division • Donkeys and Mules usually shown roached, but may be shown with mane and clipped bridle path.

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belled, left pointed, or cut flat. Other hair on the tail is clipped the length of the body hair. Mule tails may be trimmed or left natural.

• The handler may use a hand on the animal’s shoulder or nose to help position feet when posing. Turns should be a pivot on the haunchs. About six to twelve inches of lead shank should exist between the handler and the halter when moving. A donkey handler may carry a crop and have a trailer to assist at the trot. The trailer is selected by the exhibitor and must stay out of the way when not trailing.

16. Miniature Horses: A. 4-H Project Info – May enroll in • 174 Beginning Horse Management • 184 Standard bred Horse – show as a light horse B. Recommended Classes • Showmanship, Trail in hand and Driving light horse, Driving reinsmanship

7. Complaints/protests will be handled through the Horse Barn Superintendent who will clarify rules.

Refer to Uniform Horse Rule Book under General Rules.

Exhibiting Information: 1. Class limits: Exhibitors must register a minimum of one class per horse. Exhibitors may register a maximum of eight (8) riding classes plus one showmanship and or one grooming class for a total of ten (10) classes regardless of the number of horses entered. Classes many be any combination of riding and performance classes. Exhibitors are not required to show in a showmanship class. It is recommended but not required.

Champion of Champion Horsemanship Class Entrants for this class will be the top two placing individuals in all performance/riding classes, with the exception of first year member class and second chance class.

2. First Year Classes: There will be six classes available for First Year Horse Exhibitors: Showmanship: First Year Grooming and First Year Showmanship English: First Year English Equitation and First Year English Pleasure Western: First Year Western Horsemanship and First Year Western Pleasure Exhibitors showing in the first year showmanship class may not show in any other showmanship classes.

Exhibitors showing in the first year performance or riding classes may not show in any other performance or riding classes.

3. All youth age 19 and under, participating in any 4-H equestrian activity, are required to wear properly fitted protective headgear which meets or exceeds current ASTM/DEI standards with the chin harness securely fastened at all times while riding or driving any equine. It is the responsibility of the rider, or the parent/guardian of the youth participant, to make sure that the headgear worn complies with appropriate safety standards for protective headgear intended for equestrian use, and is properly fitted and in good condition. The Ohio 4-H Horse Program, show committees, officials, Extension personnel, and volunteer leaders are not responsible for checking headgear worn for such compliance.

The Ohio 4-H Horse Program, show committees, officials, Extension personnel and volunteer leaders may, at his/her discretion, check a participant’s protective headgear for proper standards. If the youth is found to be wearing unapproved defective or improperly fitted headgear, he/she is not permitted to participate in riding or driving activities until proper headgear is acquired.

4. Exhibitors showing in the first year member’s showmanship class may not show in any other showmanship classes. Exhibitors showing in the first year members’ performance/riding class may not show in any other performance/riding classes.

5. Second Chance Showmanship Classes are open to those members not placing first through third in riding classes for Western, Performance and English. These entries are determined at the show after all classes have been completed. These classes are not eligible for Champion of Champion classes.

6. Any animal deemed unfit by the fair veterinarian or the show judge will be excused from the competition at his/her discretion. Animals may also be dismissed that are determined to be unruly or not in sufficient control for the safety of the handler or other exhibitors.

Champion Showmanship Class Entrants for this class will be the top two placing individuals in all Showmanship classes, excluding production class, first year member class, second chance and grooming. Judge will place five entries in this class.

Champion Contester: The Grand and Reserve Champion Contester will be determined by a point system from the contesting classes rather than the winner coming from the pole class. If a youth has two horses – they must choose which horse will accumulate points. If there is a tie – the exhibitor with the most first places will be the winner.

Versatility Class - This class consists of English Pleasure, Western Horsemanship, Reining and Barrels.

JUNIOR FAIR PREMIUM AND AWARDS 1. Refer to the available premium list in the general guidelines for the horse department.

2. Ribbons: 1st – 5th place ribbons will be awarded for each Junior Fair class. Also three grand and three reserve champion rosettes will be awarded for Championship classes. (Champion Showmanship Class, Champion of Champion Horsemanship Class and Champion of Champion Contesting Class.)

3. Must have a minimum of three entries for a trophy/plaque to be awarded. A special rosette will be awarded to classes without trophies. This rosette is sponsored by the 4-H Horse Committee.

4. Thank you cards will be required by the end of the week to the Jr. Fair office in order to receive premiums. It is up to the Barn Superintendent as to how to distribute the trophies/thank you cards.

Classes: Section a - Production (limited to youth who are age 13 & up.)

100 A 1 Mare and Foal Production 100 A 2 Draft Mare and Foal 100 A 3 Yearling Production Halter 100 A 4 Draft Yearling Halter 100 A 5 Two Year Old Production Halter 100 A 6 Three Year Old Production Halter

100 C 11 Regular Working Hunter (9-19) 2'6" -3' Section d: Western 100 D 1 Pony Horsemanship (8-19,58”/under) 100 D 2 Western Horsemanship (16-19) 100 D 3 Western Horsemanship (13-15) 100 D 4 Western Horsemanship (9-12) 100 D 5 Pony Pleasure (9-18, 58”/under 100 D 6 Horse Pleasure (14-19) 100 D 7 Horse Pleasure (9-13) 100 D 8 Easy Gaited Equitation 100 D 9 Walk/Trot Horsemanship (1st year members only) 100 D 10 Walk/Trot Pleasure (1st year members only) 100 D 11 Snaffle Bit Pleasure (9-19) 100 D 12 Two Year Old Production Western Pleasure (13-19) 100 D 13 Three Year Old Production Western Pleasure (13-19) Section e - driving 100 E 1 Pleasure Driving horse/pony (9-19) 100 E 2 Draft Driving horse/ pony (9-19) 100 E 3 Driving Reinsmanship horse/pony (9-19) 100 E 4 Single Hitch Draft Driving Pony (9-19) 100 E 5 Single Hitch Draft Driving Horse (9-19) 100 E 6 Team Draft Driving (9-19) 100 R 7 Driving Reinsmanship - Draft Horse/Pony (9-19) Section F - Performance 100 F 1 Trail 100 F 2 Trail Class in Hand 100 F 4 Pattern Class Intermediate 100 F 5 Pattern Class Advanced 100 F 6 Western Riding 100 F 7 Reining Section G - Contesting 100 G 1 Speed & Control (14-19) 100 G 2 Speed & Control (9-13) 100 G 3 Pole Bending (14-18) 100 G 4 Pole Bending (9-13) 100 G 5 Cones & Barrels (14-19) 100 G 6 Cones & Barrels (9-13) 100 G 7 Barrels (14-19) 100 G 8 Barrels (9-13) 100 G 9 Flags (not a state fair class) 100 G 10 Down and Back (14-19) 100 G 11 Down and Back (9-13)

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Section B - Showmanship 100 B 1 First Year Grooming 100 B 2 Grooming (14-19) 100 B 3 Grooming (9-13) 100 B 4 Western Showmanship (16-19) 100 B 5 Western Showmanship (13-15) 100 B 6 Western Showmanship (9-12) 100 B 7 Showmanship - First Year 100 B 8 Pony Showmanship (9-18 58” & under) 100 B 9 Draft Horse/Pony Showmanship 100 B 10 Horse/Pony Foal 100 B 11 Showmanship, English Hunter Horses (919) 100 B 14 Open Longe Line (Yearling only)

Poultry Possession dates Pullets & Fancy Chickens April 1 Market Turkeys April 15 All Ducks & Geese May 1 Market Chickens (Roasters & Broilers) July 1 *Game Birds - Pheasants May 8 *Game Birds - Quail June 26 * The intent of the game bird classes are to raise the birds and release after Fair. Pheasants should be 16-18 weeks at Fair. Shown as a pair (1 male & 1 female).

Quail should be 8 weeks at fair and shown as a pair (1 male & 1 female)

Section C - english 100 C 1 Dressage (9-19) 100 C 2 Equitation Horse/Pony (9-19) 100 C 3 Working Hunter Under Saddle (9-19) 100 C 4 Hunter Hack (14-19) 100 C 5 Hunter Hack (9-13) 100 C 6 Beg. Hunt Seat Equitation Over Fences up to 2’3” 101 C 7 Int. Hunt Seat Equitation 102 C 8 Advance Hunt Seat Equitation 100 C 9 Green Working Hunter (9-19) up to 2’3” 100 C 10 Low Working Hunter (9-19) 2’3” - 2'6"

Junior Fair Livestock Check-In: 1. New Livestock Check-In Times: Livestock Checkin is Friday, August 19th from 5:00 pm – 10:00pm.

Jr Fairboard members may move animals in from 2:00pm-4:00pm.

2. Effective 2011 – All 1st year livestock exhibitors and parent MUST attend a livestock orientation session which would also count for QA. This rule also applies to 1st year horse exhibitors.

3. Must present a completed Drug Use Notification Form (DUNF) on all animals at the gate. DUNF must indicate member has attended a Quality Assurance

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Training and the form must be signed by member and parent. Animals must be free of all drug residues on move-in date.

Health papers are not required for animals purchased in Ohio.

Exhibitors must check in with the Barn Superintendent before placing birds in cages.

Must present documentation birds have had a negative test for pullorum/ fowl typhoid disease.

Poultry will be inspected for lice before being put into cages. If lice are present animals will automatically be sent home.

Poultry Pullorum Testing All turkeys, chickens and game birds moved within or imported into Ohio for exhibition must: (1) Originate directly from a flock or hatchery which is a participant in the National Poultry Improvement Plan for the eradication of disease and be accompanied by documentary evidence that they meet the requirements of this paragraph; or (2) Originate directly from a flock which has had a negative test for Pullorum/Fowl Typhoid disease within ninety days preceding the opening date of exhibition and be accompanied by documentary evidence that they meet the requirement of this paragraph; or (3) Have had a negative test for Pullorum/Fowl Typhoid disease, within 90 days, preceding the opening date of the exhibition and be accompanied by documentary evidence that they meet the requirement of this paragraph. * noTe: If chickens and turkeys are from a pullorum free hatchery and are mixed with non-pullorum free flock they must have a pullorum test before fair. If your animal needs a test, please contact Jason and Marilyn Shaffer at 419-899-2268 to arrange for a test BeFore FaIr. Junior Fair Class entries: 1. Exhibitors are limited to eight entries total (no more than two entries per class) in the poultry dept.

2. All entries requiring pens of 2, must be of same breed and variety.

3. All pheasant projects must be removed from the fairgrounds by 9:00 PM on show day.

4. Miscellaneous Poultry Exhibits will be evaluated on overall animal health and condition. Different species may be evaluated against each other within the same class.

5. Age identification will be used for Market Ducks, Market Geese, and Market Turkeys. Age identification will include sales receipts for purchased market ducks, geese and turkeys. Exhibitors with home hatched market ducks, geese and turkeys must notify the poultry barn supervisor or 4-H or FFA advisor directly following the birth of the market duck(s), goose(geese) and/or turkey(s).

6. An exhibitor whose poultry exhibit dies after its designated possession date may complete the project with a poster exhibit. recommended Show attire 1. Dark pants or jeans and a dress shirt.

2. Hard soled shoes (ex: work boots or cowboy boots) no tennis shoes or sandals.

3. No hats or caps. No clothing items with logos visible. No Shorts 4. Exhibitors wearing inappropriate clothing will be asked to change their clothing.

Premiums and awards 1. Refer to the available premium list in the general guidelines for the poultry department.

2. Must have a minimum of three entries to have a trophy or plaque.

3. Thank you cards will be required by the end of the week to the Jr. Fair office in order to receive premiums. It is up to the Barn Superintendent as to how to distribute the trophies/thank you cards.

4. The 1st place winner of the Showmanship classes will receive a chair as the award.

Class descriptions Section a: Pheasants/Quail 200 A 1 Release Ringneck Pheasants (1 pair, 1 male, 1 female) 200 A 2 Fancy Pheasants (1 pair–1 male, 1 female) 200 A 3 Game Birds 200 A 4 Quail (Pen of 2) 200 A 5 Fancy Birds (Quail, Pheasants, Peacocks) Section B: Showmanship (ages are as of Jan. 1st of current 4-H year) 200 200 200 200

B 1 Senior Showmanship (ages 16-19) B 2 Intermediate Showmanship (ages 13-15) B 3 Junior Showmanship (ages 12 and under) B 4 Beginner Showmanship (any age but limited to those exhibitors who are taking that species as a junior fair for the first time, members are allowed to have show in Open Class, State Fair, and or Junior National shows.

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Section C: Market Classes (pen of 2 – either sex, birds should be uniform in size) 6-8 weeks old 200 C 1 Poultry Meat Pen (pen of 2 – either sex, birds should be uniform in size) 6-8 weeks old • Fryers (total pen weight not to exceed 12 lbs) • Broilers (total pen weight exceeds 12 lbs and no larger than 16 lbs) 200 C 2 Market Ducks (pen of 2, either sex) 15-20 weeks 200 C 3 Market Goose (1 either sex) 15 – 20 weeks 200 C 4 Market Turkey (1 either sex) 18-20 weeks Section d: Pullets 200 D 1 Pullets (pen of 2) up to 1 year of age Section e Laying Hens 200 E 1 Laying Hens (pen of 2) over 1 year of age Section F Fancy Chickens 200 F 1 Large Fancy Under 1 year (1 male, 1 female) 200 F 2 Large Fancy over 1 year (1 male, 1 female) 200 F 3 Bantam Fancy under 1 year (1 male, 1 female – limit of 2 breeds) 200 F 4 Bantam Fancy over 1 year (1 male, 1 female – limit of 2 breeds) Section G: ducks & Geese 200 G 1 Fancy Ducks (1 male, 1 female) 200 G 2 Fancy Goose (1 – either sex) Section H: Pigeons & doves 200 H 1 Utility Pigeons (1 pair – 1 male, 1 female) 200 H 2 Fancy Pigeons (1 pair – 1 male, 1 female) 200 H 3 Doves Section K: Miscellaneous 200 K 1 Misc. Poultry - Pen of 2

JUnIor FaIr raBBIT SHoW deParTMenT 300 Sunday, august 21, 2011 @ 9:00 aM in Stausbaugh arena Possession dates Single Roaster Rabbits, Breeding, and Doe from Doe/Litter Meat Pen Rabbits July 9

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Junior Fair Livestock Check-In: 1. New Livestock Check-In Times: Livestock Check-in is Friday, August 19th from 5:00 pm – 10:00pm Jr Fairboard members may move animals in from 2:00pm-4:00pm.

2. Effective 2011 – All 1st year livestock exhibitors and parent MUST attend a livestock orientation session which would also count for QA. This rule also applies to 1st year horse exhibitors.

3. Must present a completed Drug Use Notification Form (DUNF) on all animals at the gate. DUNF must indicate member has attended a Quality Assurance Training and the form must be signed by member and parent.

Animals must be free of all drug residues on move-in date.

4. Health papers are not required for animals purchased in Ohio.

5. Exhibitors must check in with the Barn Superintendent before animals in cages.

General Information: 1. The Pet Rabbit Project is judged as a small animal project at still project judging and not at the county fair. See 4-H Family Handbook for more details.

2. Doe Litter Class: The possession date for Doe Litter class is June 1st. The doe must come to central tagging for check-in. Litter should be 4-6 weeks at Fair.

3. # of Entries: Exhibitors are allowed seven rabbits with a max of two entries/class. Exhibitors can enter up to two rabbits per class ( a maximum of 2 bucks and 2 does per breed, as single breeding rabbits). Exhibitors may tag one alternate rabbit per breed, one buck and one doe, as single breeding rabbits. Exhibitors may tag one alternate meat class rabbit per exhibitor (ex; one roaster total, one meat pen total-3). Alternate must be of same breed as rabbit tagged. Example: This means that a exhibitor can take a total of 2 roasters but they can only tag one alternate.

Also means that a exhibitor can take a total of 2 meat pens but can only tag 1 pen of alternates, which is a total of 3 bunnies. Alternates must be of

the same breed as pen entered.

4. Market Rabbit Tattoos: Tattoo numbers for all meat pens/roasters will be pre-assigned.

5. Rabbits entered in the single breeding and doe & litter classes must be purebred of a recognized ARBA breed. Rabbits entered in market (meat pen & roaster) classes are not required to be purebred or a recognized ARBA breed.

6. All exhibitors with a rabbit project showing at the Fair must have attended Quality Assurance training 7. Market rabbits will be weighed-in at check-in. Rabbits not meeting required weight may be re-weighed prior to show.

8. All rabbits must be permanently ear marked. The rabbit must be tattooed prior to or at the PRE-FAIR check-in. (This does not apply to litters for the doe & litter class.)

9. All single breeding and roaster rabbits MUST be checked-in and tattooed if necessary at the June Central Tagging. Meat pen of three rabbits must be checked-in and tattooed at skillathon judging. Does for the doe & litter class must be checked-in and tattooed at the June Central Tagging. (litters do not need to be checked prior to the fair).

10. Sick rabbits will not be permitted in the rabbit barn.

11. A rabbit may not be entered in more than one class (excluding showmanship).

12. Exhibitors must show their own rabbit in showmanship. recommended Show attire: 1. Dark pants or jeans and a dress shirt.

2. White coats are recommended (especially for showmanship) but not required. No logos visible. ARBA patches permitted.

3. Hard soled shoes (ex: work boots or cowboy boots) no tennis shoes or sandals.

4. No hats or caps. No clothing items with logos visible. No Shorts 5. Exhibitors wearing inappropriate clothing will be asked to change their clothing.

Premiums and awards 1. Refer to the available premium list in the general guidelines for the poultry department.

2. Must have a minimum of three entries to have a trophy or plaque.

3. Thank you cards will be required by the end of the week to the Jr. Fair office in order to receive premiums. It is up to the Barn Superintendent as to how to distribute the trophies/thank you cards.

4. The 1st place winner of the Showmanship classes will receive a chair as the award.

Guidelines and Helpful Hints for rabbit Projects Single Breeding Rabbit (4-H project #225) Each breed of rabbit will constitute two classes 1) bucks and 2) does. Classes will not be divided into Jr./Sr. Exhibitors can enter up to two rabbits per class (a maximum of 2 bucks and 2 does per breed, as single breeding rabbits). Rabbits will be judged based on the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) Standards of Perfection. Best of Breed (BOB) and Best Opposite Sex of Breed (BOS) will be awarded for each breed, if applicable.

Doe & Litter (4-H project #225) Litters must be between 4 and 6 weeks old on the day of the show. A litter consists of at least one rabbit. The possession date for the doe is June 1. 4-H members must be taking the breeding rabbit project to be eligible for this class. Commercial and fancy will be judged in two separate classes. A grand & reserve champion overall will be chosen from the top two entries in each class.

Roaster (4-H project #226) A single meat-type rabbit that is under 6 months of age on show day. The rabbit is not required to be purebred. The rabbit must weigh at least 5 lbs. and not more than 8 lbs at fair check-in. The possession date for roasters is June 1, and they must be checked-in and tattooed if necessary on the second Saturday of June. 4-H members must be taking the market rabbit project to be eligible for this class.

Meat Pen(4-H project #226) Three meat-type rabbits of the same breed (or parentage) and variety (color). The rabbit is not required to be purebred.

The rabbits must be less than 75 days old on show day. Each rabbit must weight at least 3 lbs. and not more than 5 lbs at fair check-in. (Not all breeds of meat-type rabbits will reach the minimum weight requirement at this age, while some breeds may be able to exceed the maximum weight at this age.) Possession date for met pens is July 9, and they must be checked-in at skillathon judging. 4-H members must be taking the market rabbit project to be eligible for this class.

Class descriptions: Section a: Market 300 A 1 Meat Pen Rabbits 300 A 2 Single Roaster Rabbit Section B: doe & Litter 300 B 1 Doe & Litter - Commercial

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ums. It is up to the Barn Superintendent as to how to distribute the trophies/thank you cards.

4. Must have a minimum of three entries to have a trophy or plaque.

Section d: Single Breeding rabbits 300 D 1 Single Breeding Class (will enter appropriate breed class) Section e: Showmanship (ages are as of Jan. 1st of current 4-H year) 300 E 1 Senior Showmanship (16-19 years) 300 E 2 Intermediate Showmanship (13-15 years) 300 E 3 Junior Showmanship (12 years and younger) 300 E 4 Beginner Showmanship (Any age but limited to those exhibitors who are taking that species as a junior fair project for the first time).

JUnIor FaIr daIrY SHoW deParTMenT 400 Tuesday, august 23, 2011 @ 9:00 aM Junior Fair Livestock Check-In: 1. New Livestock Check-In Times: Livestock Checkin is Friday, August 19th from 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm.

Jr Fairboard members may move animals in from 2:00pm-4:00pm.

2. Effective 2011 – All 1st year livestock exhibitors and parent MUST attend a livestock orientation session which would also count for QA. This rule also applies to 1st year horse exhibitors.

3. Must present a completed Drug Use Notification Form (DUNF) on all animals at the gate. DUNF must indicate member has attended a Quality Assurance Training and the form must be signed by member and parent. Animals must be free of all drug residues on move-in date.

4. Health papers are not required for animals purchased in Ohio.

5. Exhibitors must check in with the Barn Superintendent before placing animal in stall.

Lactating animals/Market animals in the Livestock Sale: The Ohio Department of Agriculture defines lactating dairy cattle and lactating goats as market animals.

Exhibitors with a lactating dairy animal or lactating dairy goat and not selling another market project will be able to go through the Livestock sale with their animal individually. This will be for a premium bid only. There will be no Gallon of Milk for 2011. The Livestock Committee will allow young dairy goat doe kids/yearlings and young dairy heifers to participate in the livestock sale.

General Information: 1. All animals must have BOTH a halter and neck tie for stalling and security purposes.

2. Proceeds from the sale of the Gallon of Milk will be split among dairy exhibitors not selling other market animal projects.

3. The winner of the Champion of all Breeds is responsible for providing one cow and a gallon of milk for the livestock sale.

4. Early dismissal of milking dairy cows will be at the discretion of the Livestock Committee. recommended Show attire: 1. Exhibitor must wear white pants and shirt.

2. Hard soled shoes (ex: work boots or cowboy boots) no tennis shoes or sandals.

3. No hats or caps. No clothing items with logos visible.

No Shorts 4. Exhibitors wearing inappropriate clothing will be asked to change their clothing.

AYRSHIRE, BROWN SWISS, GUERNSEY, HOLSTEIN, JERSEY and MILKING SHORTHORN Jr. Heifer Calf (Born after 3-1-10) Intermediate Heifer Calf (Born between 12-1-09 and 2-28-09) Sr. Heifer Calf (Born between 9-1-09 and 11-30-09) Jr. Yearling Heifer (Born between 3-1-09 and 5-31-09) Sr. Yearling Heifer (Born between 9-1-08 and 11-30-08) Jr. Unfreshened 2 Yr. Old (Born between 3-1-08 and 8-1-08) Cow (Born on or before 2-28-08) Section a: Showmanship 400 A 1 Senior Showmanship (16-19 years) 400 A 2 Intermediate Showmanship (13-15 years) 400 A 3 Junior Showmanship (12 years and under) 400 A 4 Beginning Showmanship (any age but limited to those exhibitors who are taking that species as a junior fair project for the first time.

Section B: Holstein 400 B 1 Junior Heifer Calf 400 B 2 Intermediate Calf 400 B 3 Senior Heifer Calf 400 B 4 Jr. Yearling Heifer 400 B 5 Sr. Yearling Heifer 400 B 6 Jr. Unfreshened 2 year old 400 B 7 Cow * Classes 1 – 7 will also be offered for the following breeds: Guernsey, Jersey, Brown Swiss, Ayershire, and Milking Shorthorn.

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JUnIor FaIr BeeF SHoW deParTMenT 500 Monday, august 22, 2011 @ 9:00 aM Junior Fair Livestock Check-In: 1. New Livestock Check-In Times: Livestock Checkin is Friday, August 19th from 5:00 pm – 10:00pm.

Jr Fairboard members may move animals in from 2:00pm-4:00pm.

2. Effective 2011 – All 1st year livestock exhibitors and parent MUST attend a livestock orientation session which would also count for QA. This rule also applies to 1st year horse exhibitors.

3. Must present a completed Drug Use Notification Form (DUNF) on all animals at the gate. DUNF must indicate member has attended a Quality Assurance Training and the form must be signed by member and parent. Animals must be free of all drug residues on move-in date.

4. Health papers are not required for animals purchased in Ohio.

5. Exhibitors must check in with the Barn Superintendent before placing animal in stall.

6. Feeder Calf Vaccinations: Feeder calves will continue to be vaccinated at Central Tagging.

Premiums and awards 1. Refer to the available premium list in the general guidelines.

2. The 1st place winner of the Showmanship classes will receive a chair as the award.

3. Thank you cards will be required by the end of the week to the Jr. Fair office in order to receive premi-

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NEW 2011 • Definition of Born and Raised Classes: Purchased from a Defiance County breeder and raised by a Defiance County 4-H/FFA exhibitor or animal was born and raised on a Defiance County 4-H/FFA exhibitor’s farm.

• Born and Raised Heifer Class: There will be a Born and Raised Heifer Class for exhibition only in 2011 and 2012 with all exhibitors receiving a participation

award.

• Last Day Clean-up Responsibilities: All Cattle Exhibitors must remove bedding back two feet from the rail and side of barn. Must remove all gates, post, wire and gates and put in proper places. This must be completed by 10:00 am on Saturday morning. Premiums will be forfeited for those not complying with this rule.

• Beef and Dairy heifers will need to have an ID tag or legible tattoo for DUNF form identification. This tag can be put on at Fair for animals that do not already have a tag.

• Open Class Animal Exhibits: It will be at the discretion of the barn supervisor to allow open class animals to exhibit all week long.

Feeder Calves Min/Max Weight: The minimum weight for beef and dairy feeders is 280 pounds. The maximum weight is 650 pounds.

Feeders must fall in this weight range to be eligible to show at the Defiance County Junior Fair and participate in the Livestock Sale. Feeders not in the required weight range may stay at the Fair and show in open class and may sell direct only.

Junior Fair Class entries: 1. All steers and heifers must have BOTH a halter and neck tie for stalling and security purposes.

2. Registration papers will be checked prior to showing to determine age and breed of animal.

3. All steers must be owned and cared for by the exhibitor by January 1 of the current year.

4. All steers must be in possession by Jan 1st of the current year and tagged by Jan. 15th. See 4H calendar for tagging date 5. No exhibit will be stalled that is not halter broke to lead and tied in stall 6. All Steers will be weighed at the fair and the weight recorded by the Junior Fair Supervisor. After all steers and feeders are weighed, they will be divided by weight into classes of approximate and equal numbers.

7. All steers must be hornless, halter broken and led by exhibitor.

8. No stags will be allowed - they will be sent home. The fair veterinarian will determine eligibility.

9. Feeders must be owned and cared for by the exhibitor

by June 1st of the current year.

10. Beef and Dairy Steers must weigh a minimum of 850 pounds. Animals not meeting the weight guideline will be sent home unless showing in a open class.

11. Market animals must be castrated and healed. Animals that show recent castration and which are not healed are not eligible for competition in any class nor are they permitted to sell. Animals will be sent home if not properly castrated.

Minimum Weights 1. Feeder Calves Min/Max Weight: The minimum weight for beef and dairy feeders is 280 pounds. The maximum weight is 650 pounds. Feeders must fall in this weight range to be eligible to show at the Defiance County Junior Fair and participate in the Livestock Sale. Feeders not in the required weight range may stay at the Fair and show in open class and may sell direct only.

2. Animals not meeting the minimum weight guidelines may NOT be shown in any junior fair class. Underweight animals with the exception of swine may be shown in senior fair open classes. Swine not meeting the minimum weight are required to go home on weigh-in day between the hours of 6 – 9pm.

3. Underweight animals will NOT be permitted to go through the Junior Fair Livestock Sale. Underweight animals may sell “direct” for the support price only.

4. Exhibitor may request one “re-weigh” – which must be done immediately. The animal will exit the scale and re-enter.

Minimum Weights Beef/Dairy Steers 850 pounds Swine 180 pounds Market/Dairy Boer Goats 50 pounds

Sheep 90 pounds Feeder Calves: Min: 280 pounds – Max 650 pounds definitions: Heifer Calf - Born on or after September 1, 2008 Heifer - Born between September 1, 2007 and August 31, 2008 Cow - 2 years old and over with calf at side Feeder Calf – born on or after March 1st of current year. recommended Show attire: 1. Dark pants or jeans and a dress shirt.

2. Hard soled shoes (ex: work boots or cowboy boots) no tennis shoes or sandals.

3. No hats or caps. No clothing items with logos visible.

No Shorts 4. Exhibitors wearing inappropriate clothing will be asked to change their clothing.

Feeder Calf auction: All feeder calves being sold either direct or through the sale ring must have their animal at the Thursday support price auction. The bidding will be open to all interested parties. The auction will be Thursday, august 25th in the afternoon. Specific time of auction TBa. Exhibitors selling feeder calves either direct or through the sale ring must have their animal at the Thursday auction. If you are taking this animal through the livestock sale ring on Friday, you will bring your animal back for the premium bid.

All Junior Fair exhibitors participating in the feeder calf support price sale and or the junior fair livestock sale are to present a clean animal and be dressed in proper show attire. The Barn Supervisor reserves the right to move an exhibitor to the bottom of the sale order and ask the exhibitor to wear appropriate attire.

Premiums and awards 1. Refer to the available premium list in the general guidelines for the poultry department.

2. The 1st place winner of the Showmanship classes will receive a chair as the award.

3. Must have a minimum of three entries to have a trophy or plaque.

4. Thank you cards will be required by the end of the week to the Jr. Fair office in order to receive premiums. It is up to the Barn Superintendent as to how to distribute the trophies/thank you cards.

Breed Class Qualifications: 1. Breeding Female classes will be established upon arrival to the fairground.

2. Exhibitors must have original registration papers at time of check in. No copies will be accepted. Original registration certificates must be in the name of the junior exhibitor who is exhibiting the animal. No family farm names permitted. The show committee reserves the right to evaluate all breed heifers for breed standards.

3. Cattle without registration papers and legible tattoos that correspond to registration papers will be considered crossbred and will be shown as AOB. Dual registered cattle may show only in one breed .

4. The following breed class outline will be the basis for establishing breeding female classes.

Breed Heifer Angus Purebred Chianina ACA Minimum (sire or dam of animal is registered with the American Chianina Assoc.

Gelbvieh 1/2 Hereford Purebred Limousin 3/4 Maine-Anjou High% Maine Heifer 3/4 (Brown Papers) MaineTainer Heifer 1/4 (Green Papers) Shorthorn Purebred 15/16 Appendix Shorthorn 3/8 Simmental 3/4 5. all other Breeds (Any animal with papers, but not

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listed above- i.e. Charolais, Red Angus, Branvieh, Simmentals less than 3/4). Animals with registration papers, regardless of the percentage, that do not have a breed division listed above may show as AOB. If the animal qualifies for a breed division, it must show in that division.

Class descriptions: Section a: Showmanship (ages are as of Jan. 1st of current 4-H year) 500 A 1 Senior Beef Showmanship (16-19 years) 500 A 2 Intermediate Beef Showmanship (13-15 years) 500 A 3 Junior Beef Showmanship (12 years and under) 500 A 4 Beginner Beef Showmanship (any age but limited to those exhibitors who are taking that species as a junior fair project for the first time.

Section B: Breeding 500 B 1 Breeding Animal * Classes to be determined upon entry at County Fair.

Section C: Feeder Calves 500 C 1 Dairy Feeder Male Calf 500 C 2 Beef Feeder Male Calf Section d: Market Steers 500 D 1 Dairy Steer 500 D 2 Beef Steer 500 D 3 Born & Raised Defiance County

JUnIor FaIr SHeeP SHoW deParTMenT 600 Tuesday, august 23, 2011 @ 3:00 PM Junior Fair Livestock Check-In: 1. New Livestock Check-In Times: Livestock Checkin is Friday, August 19th from 5:00 pm – 10:00pm.

Jr Fairboard members may move animals in from 2:00pm-4:00pm.

2. Effective 2011 – All 1st year livestock exhibitors and parent MUST attend a livestock orientation session which would also count for QA. This rule also applies to 1st year horse 3. Must present a completed Drug Use Notification Form (DUNF) on all animals at the gate. DUNF must indicate member has attended a Quality Assurance Training and the form must be signed by member and parent. Animals must be free of all drug residues on move-in date.

4. Health papers are not required for animals purchased in Ohio.

5. Exhibitors must check in with the Barn Superintendent before placing animal in pen.

6. May not enter Fairgrounds without official USDA sheep identification in the form of an approved tag or tattoo. Animals will be tagged on the second Saturday in June. See 4-H Calendar and Newsletter.

Identification of Sheep at exhibitions Defiance county 4-H/FFA members are required to have scrapie tags on ALL sheep projects exhibited at the Fair Scrapie is a disease of the central nervous system in sheep and goats. It is always fatal (always results in death), and there is no cure for it. Sheep and goats are usually exposed to it when they are newborns, but don’t show symptoms until they are older, sometimes not for five years! Scrapie is a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE).

All sheep (except wethers less than 18 months old moved within Ohio) exhibited at Ohio fairs must have official USDA ear tags or tattoos. The junior fair members records must include the animals official ID and the name and address of the flock where the animal was born and where

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and when it was sold. The agricultural society’s (e.g. County Fair Board) records must include the official ID on the sheep, the buyers and sellers names and addresses and the date of the sale. These records must be kept for five years.

The official tags can be obtained and applied by the owner of the flock where the animal was born, by the junior fair member, or by a veterinarian (local practitioner or fair veterinarian). There are free tags provided by USDA or the exhibitor can purchase USDA approved tags. The two types of numbering on the tags are: a) tags with unique nonspecific letter/number series or b) tags with premises IDs and unique individual animal numbers (minimum order required). Exhibitors wanting to tattoo, obtain free tags, or purchase tags from another approved company must first contact the USDA office in Pickerington, OH by calling 614-856-4735.

Junior Fair Class entries: 1. Market Lamb classes will have a minimum of five and a maximum of ten animals, to be determined by the junior fair supervisor on the basis of weight, (An exhibitor may have 2 lambs in the same class if weights are similar.)

2. Essay Lambs: Members will enter the Lamb Essay class at the Defiance County Junior Fair and are eligible for all premiums. Must meet the minimum weight 90 pounds to be eligible to show at the Fair.

3. Market Lambs will be judged on the basis of Market Value at Fair time.

4. Market Lambs will be slick-shorn within 14 days of the show. Tail docking is permitted.

5. Ewe classes will be shown by breed if 5 Ewes of same breed are entered.

6. Exhibitors are allowed to show up to four single market lambs and two pen of two for a total not to exceed 8 market sheep.

7. Market lambs cannot be born before January 1st of current year.

8. Drenching of lambs at an exhibition is prohibited except as permitted under paragraph (Q) of rule 90119-12 of the Administrative Code. Rule 901-19-12 (Q) - The following practice is deemed acceptable to protect and promote health, safety, and welfare of livestock: (Q) Drenching of lambs for a medical condition at an exhibition when diagnosed by a licensed veterinarian.

9.The minimum weight requirement for sheep is 90 pounds. Animals not meeting the weight guideline will be sent home. recommended Show attire: 1. Dark pants or jeans and a dress shirt.

2. Hard soled shoes (ex: work boots or cowboy boots) no tennis shoes or sandals.

3. No hats or caps. No clothing items with logos visible.

No Shorts 4. Show attire may not include a farm name and or advertisement for a farm, breeder, etc.

5. It is at the discretion of the Barn Supervisor to ask an exhibitor to change clothing for a class.

Premiums and awards 1. Refer to the available premium list in the general guidelines.

2. Must have a minimum of three entries to have a trophy or plaque.

3. Thank you cards will be required by the end of the week to the Jr. Fair office in order to receive premiums. It is up to the Barn Superintendent as to how to distribute the trophies/thank you cards.

4. The 1st place winner of the Showmanship classes will receive a chair as the award.

Class Listings: Section a: Market 600 A 1 Single Market Lamb 600 A 2 Pen of Two Market Lambs

Section B: essay Lamb 600 B 1 Essay Lamb Section C: Breeding 600 C 1 Ewe Lamb (Purebred/Registered - Born on or after September 1 of preceding year) 600 C 2 Yearling Ewe Purebred/Registered (Over one year old, but under 2 years old) 600 C 3 Commercial Ewe Lamb (Crossbred - Born on or after Jan 1st of current year) 600 C 4 Commercial Yearling Ewe (over one year old, under 2 years old) Section d: Showmanship (ages are as of Jan. 1st of current 4-H year) 600 D 1 Senior Showmanship (16-19 years) 600 D 2 Intermediate Sheep Showmanship (13-15 years) 600 D 3 Junior Sheep Showmanship (12 years and under) 600 D 4 Beginning Sheep Showmanship (any age but limited to those exhibitors who are taking that species as a junior fair project for the first time, members are allowed to have previously showed in Open Class, State Fair, and or Junior National shows.

JUnIor FaIr GoaT SHoW deParTMenT 700 Monday, august 22, 2011 @ 8:00 aM in Strausbaugh arena Junior Fair Livestock Check-In: 1. New Livestock Check-In Times: Livestock Checkin is Friday, August 19th from 5:00 pm – 10:00pm.

Jr Fairboard members may move animals in from 2:00pm-4:00pm.

2. Effective 2011 – All 1st year livestock exhibitors and parent MUST attend a livestock orientation session which would also count for QA. This rule also applies to 1st year horse 3. Must present a completed Drug Use Notification Form (DUNF) on all animals at the gate. DUNF must indicate member has attended a Quality Assurance Training and the form must be signed by member and parent. Animals must be free of all drug residues on move-in date.

4. Health papers are not required for animals purchased in Ohio.

5. Exhibitors must check in with the Barn Superintendent before placing animal in pen.

6. May not enter Fairgrounds without official USDA goat identification in the form of an approved tag or tattoo. Goat wethers less than 18 months of age must still have proper scrapie identification since they are co-mingled with other animals on the Fairgrounds.

Animals will be tagged on the first Saturday in June.

See 4-H Calendar and Newsletter for details. neW 2011: The area in front of the Strausbaugh arena will be roped off and all goats will enter from the side and not through a public walkway.

Lactating animals/Market animals in the Livestock Sale: The Ohio Department of Agriculture defines lactating dairy cattle and lactating goats as market animals.

Exhibitors with a lactating dairy animal or lactating dairy goat and not selling another market project will be able to go through the Livestock sale with their animal individually. This will be for a premium bid only. The Livestock Committee will allow young dairy goat doe kids/yearlings and young dairy heifers to participate in the livestock sale.

IdenTIFICaTIon oF GoaTS aT eXHIBITIonS DEFIANCE COUNTY 4-H/FFA MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE SCRAPIE TAGS ON

ALL GOAT PROJECTS EXHIBITED AT FAIR Scrapie is a disease of the central nervous system in sheep and goats. It is always fatal (always results in death), and there is no cure for it. Sheep and goats are usually exposed to it when they are newborns, but don’t show symptoms until they are older, sometimes not for five years! Scrapie is a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE) All sheep (except wethers less than 18 months old moved within Ohio) exhibited at Ohio fairs must have official USDA ear tags or tattoos. The junior fair members records must include the animals official ID and the name and address of the flock where the animal was born and where and when it was sold.

The agricultural society’s (e.g. County Fair Board) records must include the official ID on the sheep, the buyers and sellers names and addresses and the date of the sale. These records must be kept for five years.

The official tags can be obtained and applied by the owner of the flock where the animal was born, by the junior fair member, or by a veterinarian (local practitioner or fair veterinarian). There are free tags provided by USDA or the exhibitor can purchase USDA approved tags. The two types of numbering on the tags are: a) tags with unique nonspecific letter/number series or b) tags with premises IDs and unique individual animal numbers (minimum order required). Exhibitors wanting to tattoo, obtain free tags, or purchase tags from another approved company must first contact the USDA office in Pickerington, OH by calling 614-856-4735.

Certain tattoos are also recognized as official ID by the USDA. For non-registered animals, the tattoo must include a premises ID assigned

by USDA and an individual animal number.

Registered goats with breed-recognized tattoos moving with their registration certificates meet the federal and state ID requirements. Goats moving without a registration certificate must contact the USDA office to tell us their registryassigned herd ID and to be assigned a premises ID. Junior Fair Class Entries: 1. All goats including pack and harness goats must be disbudded, dehorned, or hornless - horns to be one inch or less. Exception: Angora goats, Boer Does, All male goats are barred, except wethers in wether class or cart class and must be surgically castrated All wethers must be dehorned..

2. Exhibitors are responsible for the care of their animals.

3. Any doe 24 months of age or over that has never freshened shall not be shown.

4. Each 4-H member may exhibit up to two goats in any of the breeding classes, and a maximum of 2 wether goats may be exhibited. Limit seven goats per member.

5. Exhibitors may enter only one showmanship class.

6. Does must be milked out by 8:00 PM, evening before show.

7. All market animals must be males.

8. All Market goats will be tagged/tattooed at central tagging in June. See 4H Calendar for date and location.

9. Minimum weight for goats will be 50 pounds, while Pygmy Goats will be 8 pounds. Animals not meeting weight guidelines will be sent home; unless also showing in an open class show.

10. The Champion Boer Wether and Dairy Wether will not compete against each other for Grand Champion market Goat. The grand and reserve champions of both the Dairy and Boer Classes will sell as champions in the livestock sale.

11. Born and Raised Market Wether: The wether must have been born and raised in Defiance County. These goats will show in the regular market weight classes also. In this class there is no weight breakdown. All Born and Raised shall show in one class.

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have been born and raised in Defiance County. These goats will show in the regular market weight classes also. In this class there is no weigh breakdown. All Born and Raised shall show in one class.

13. Goat Fun Classes – Costume Class: Both the child and the animal are dressed in costume. You will need to turn in a paragraph describing what you are representing. The class is based on the child’s imagination and how well they portray what they are dressed as. This is a fun class and anything fun goes.

14. Goat Fun Classes – Pack Class: Children will need a halter or collar, a lead rope and a pack (pack can be made of any material but needs to fit over the goat’s back and have a way to secure it to the animal so it won’t slip.) The animal/handler will be judged on how well the animal cooperates going through the obstacle course witch will consist of a wading pool, a small raised bridge, a small raised jump and weaving in and out of cones. Each animal/handler will be given 3 attempts at each obstacle. A score card will be used for this class.

15. The pet goat class is a part of the Goat Fun Classes. The goat shown in the pet goat class must be dehorned and may not show in a breed or market class, but may show in a showmanship class.

Recommended Show Attire: 1. Dairy: White shirt, white pants All Others: western wear or collared shirt, nice jeans or slacks.

2. Hard soled shoes (ex: work boots or cowboy boots) no tennis shoes or sandals.

3. No hats or caps. No clothing items with logos visible. No shorts.

4. Show attire may not include a farm name and or advertisement for a farm, breeder, etc.

5. It is at the discretion of the Barn Supervisor to ask an exhibitor to change clothing for a class.

Premiums and Awards: 1. Refer to the available premium list in the general guidelines for the goat department.

2. Must have a minimum of three entries to have a trophy or plaque.

3. Thank you cards will be required by the end of the week to the Jr. Fair office in order to receive premiums. It is up to the Barn Superintendent as to how to distribute the trophies/thank you cards.

4. The 1st place winner of the Overall Showmanship classes will receive a chair as the award.

Section a: Showmanship Boer Showmanship 700 A 1 Boer Senior Showmanship (16-19 years) 700 A 2 Boer Intermediate Showmanship (13-15 years) 700 A 3 Boer Junior Showmanship (12 years and under) 700 A 4 Boer Beginning Showmanship Pygmy Showmanship 700 A 5 Pygmy Senior Showmanship (16-19 years) 700 A 6 Pygmy Intermediate Showmanship (13-15 years) 700 A 7 Pygmy Junior Showmanship (12 years and under) 700 A 8 Pygmy Beginning Showmanship Angora Showmanship 700 A 9 Angora Senior Showmanship (16-19 years) 700 A 10 Angora Intermediate Showmanship (13-15 years) 700 A 11 Angora Junior Showmanship (12 years and under) 700 A 12 Angora Beginning Showmanship Dairy Showmanship 700 A 10 Dairy Senior Showmanship (16-19 years) 700 A 11 Dairy Intermediate Showmanship (13-15 years) 700 A 12 Dairy Junior Showmanship (12 years and under) 700 A 13 Dairy Beginning Showmanship Section B: dairy does including nigerian dairy does 700 B 1 Jr. Kid Doe (born on or after 4/1) 700 B 2 Int. Kid Doe (born 3/1 thru 3/31) 700 B 3 Sr. Kid Doe (born after 1/1 thru 2/28 700 B 4 Dry Yearling Doe (under 24 months day of show) 700 B 5 Born and Raised Doe - Dry Division no pre-entry Champion Dry Doe 700 B 6 Does Under Two years (milking) 700 B 7 Doe Two Years and Under Three Years 700 B 8 Doe Three Years and Under Four Years 700 B 9 Doe Four Years and Under Five years 700 B 10 Doe Five Years and over 700 B 11 Born and Raised Doe - Freshen Division 700 B 12 Mother-Daughter no pre-entry Champion Milking Doe no pre-entry Best Dairy Doe in Show Milking Contest

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Section C: Boer does & Kiko does 700 C 1 Jr. Kid Doe (born on or after 4/1) 700 C 1A Kiko Jr. Kid Doe (born on or after 4/1) 700 C 2 Int. Kid Doe (born 3/1 thru 3/31) 700 C 2A Kiko Int. Kid Doe (born 3/1 thru 3/31) 700 C 3 Sr. Kid Doe (born after 1/1 thru 2/28 700 C 3A Kiko Sr. Kid Doe (born after 1/1 thru 2/28 700 C 4 Dry Yearling Doe (under 24 months day of show) 700 C 4A Kiko Dry Yearling Doe (under 24 months day of show) 700 C 5 Born and Raised Doe - Dry Division no pre-entry Champion Dry Doe 700 C 6 Does Under Two years (freshened) 700 C 6A Kiko Does Under Two years (freshened) 700 C 7 Doe Two Years and Under Three Years 700 C 7A Kiko Doe Two Years and Under Three Years 700 C 8 Doe Three Years and Under Four Years 700 C 8A Kiko Doe Three Years and Under Four Years 700 C 9 Doe Four Years and Under Five years 700 C 9A Kiko Doe Four Years and Under Five years 700 C 10 Doe Five Years and over 700 C 10A Kiko Doe Five Years and over 700 C 11 Born and Raised Doe - Freshen Division 700 C 12 Mother-Daughter no pre-entry Champion Sr. Doe no pre-entry Best Boer Doe in Show Section d: angora does 700 D 1 Jr. Kid Doe (born on or after 4/1) 700 D 2 Int. Kid Doe (born 3/1 thru 3/31) 700 D 3 Sr. Kid Doe (born after 1/1 thru 2/28 700 D 4 Dry Yearling Doe (under 24 months day of show) 700 D 5 Born and Raised Doe Dry Division no pre-entry Champion Dry Doe 700 D 6 Does Under Two years (freshened) 700 D 7 Doe Two Years and Under Three Years 700 D 8 Doe Three Years and Under Four Years 700 D 9 Doe Four Years and Under Five years 700 D 10 Doe Five Years and over 700 D 11 Born and Raised Doe - Freshen Division 700 D 12 Mother-Daughter Section e: angora Wethers 700 E 12 Any Wether born 2009 or before 700 E 13 Wether born after Jan 1 no pre-entry Champion Angora (winners of doe & wether classes)

JUnIor FaIr SWIne SHoW deParTMenT 800 Wednesday, august 24, 2011 @ 9:00aM Junior Fair Livestock Check-In: 1. New Livestock Check-In Times: Livestock Check-in is Friday, August 19th from 5:00 pm – 10:00pm. Jr Fairboard members may move animals in from 2:00pm-4:00pm.

2. Effective 2011 – All 1st year livestock exhibitors and parent MUST attend a livestock orientation session which would also count for QA. This rule also applies to 1st year horse exhibitors.

3. Must present a completed Drug Use Notification Form (DUNF) on all animals at the gate. DUNF must indicate member has attended a Quality Assurance Training and the form must be signed by member and parent.

Animals must be free of all drug residues on move-in date.

4. Health papers are not required for animals purchased in Ohio.

5. Exhibitors must check in with the Barn Superintendent before placing animal in pen.

NEW 2011: Slick Shaving Rule: Livestock Committee will check the hair on the top five hogs out of each class when they are penned. If hog is found to have less than ½ inch hair on any part of the main body (from the front of the shoulders to the tail) the hog will immediately be disqualified and marked. Any hog disqualified in the ring will not be allowed to sell in the livestock sale and must go direct. May not replace with another animal in the livestock sale.

Recommended Show Attire: 1. Dark pants or jeans and a dress shirt.

2. Hard soled shoes (ex: work boots or cowboy boots) no tennis shoes or sandals.

3. No hats or caps. No clothing items with logos visible. No Shorts 4. Show attire may not include a farm name and or advertisement for a farm, breeder, etc.

5. It is at the discretion of the Barn Supervisor to ask an exhibitor to change clothing for a class.

Junior Fair Class entries: 1. Minimum weight for Swine is 180 lbs. Swine not meeting the minimum weight are required to go home on weigh-in day between the hours of 6 – 9pm.

Section F: Miniature does (Pygmy & Fainters) 700 F 1 Jr. Kid Doe (born on or after 4/1) 700 F 2 Int. Kid Doe (born 3/1 thru 3/31) 700 F 3 Sr. Kid Doe (born after 1/1 thru 2/28 700 F 4 Dry Yearling Doe 700 F 5 Born and Raised Doe Dry Division 700 F 6 Does Under Two years 700 F 7 Doe Two Years and Under Three Years 700 F 8 Doe Three Years and Under Four Years 700 F 9 Doe Four Years and Under Five years 700 F 10 Doe Five Years and over 700 D 11 Born and Raised Doe - Freshen Division 700 F 12 Mother-Daughter Section G: Pygmy Wethers 700 G 12 Any Pgymy Wether born 2009 or before 700 G 13 Pygmy Wether born after Jan 1 no pre-entry Champion Pygmy (winners of doe & wether classses) Section H: Market Classes 700 H 1 Dairy Market Wether Goat (Min weight = 50lbs) 700 H 2 Born & Raised Dairy Market Wether 700 H 3 Boer Market Wether Goat (Min weight = 50 lbs) 700 H 4 Born & Raised Boer Market Wether 700 H 5 Rate of Gain: Boer and Dairy Market Wether Section J: 700 J 1 700 J 2 700 J 3 700 J 4 700 J 5

Goat Fun Classes Goat Costume Class Pack Class Wether Goat Cart Class Decorated Goat Pen Pet Goat Class

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2. Market swine must be farrowed after Feb 1 of the current year. Market classes are for barrows and gilts.

3. Market class size will be approximately twenty, to be determined by the junior fair supervisors on the basis of weights. Showmanship class will be based on pre-registration - with approximately 20 per class.

4. Exhibitors are allowed to show up to four market swine - any combination of barrows or gilts.

5. The junior fair supervisor has the privilege to combine classes in case of lack of entries.

6. Animals will be graded A, B or C based on cleanliness and showmanship. Animals will be placed on the basis of conformation and market value.

7. Showmanship classes will precede the market classes. The exhibitor must show his or her own animal in the showmanship contest.

8. Psuedo Rabies testing is NOT required for the Defiance County Junior Fair.

9. All barrows and gilts will be tagged on the second Saturday in June. See 4-H Calendar and Newsletter for details.

10.Slick clipping or body shaving of market hogs except on the ears and tails. “Slick clipping” or “body shaving” means having hair that is less than one half inch in length on the body of market hogs.

11. All Pig Catch Pigs MUST show in the Pig Catch class.

Premiums and award 1. Refer to the available premium list in the general guidelines.

2. Must have a minimum of three entries to have a trophy or plaque.

3. Thank you cards will be required by the end of the week to the Jr. Fair office in order to receive premiums. It is up to the Barn Superintendent as to how to distribute the trophies/thank you cards.

4. The 1st place winner of the Showmanship classes will receive a chair as the award.

Class Listing: Section a: Showmanship (ages are as of Jan. 1st of current 4-H year) 800 A 1 Senior Showmanship (16-19 years) 800 A 2 Intermediate Showmanship (13-15 years) 800 A 3 Junior Showmanship (12 years and under) 800 A 4 Beginner Showmanship (any age but limited to those exhibitors who are taking that species as a junior fair project for the first time, members are allowed to have show in Open Class, State Fair, and or Junior National shows.

Section B: Market 800 B 1 Market Swine 801 B 2 Pig Catch * The grand champion market hog class is comprised of division winners from class 1 and 2.

JUnIor FaIr doG ProGraM deParTMenT 900 Saturday, august 20, 2011 at 3:00 PM • The Junior Fair Dog Show at the Fair will begin at 3:00 pm • All participants in the Junior Fair Dog show must be dressed in proper attire, have necessary health papers and checked in at registration no later then 2:45 pm.

Participants arriving/checking in after 2:45 pm will not be eligible for awards.

• Leashes must be 6 feet in length for sub novice classes.

• Advancement Rule: All shows will follow the class advancement rules as listed in the Ohio State Fair Dog Show Guidelines. Members who win at the County Level must advance to the next class. All “A”class par-

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ticipants must advance the following year and all “B” class participants must advance after two years in the same class. ohio State Fair dog Show: 1. Defiance County Rule: The Ohio State Fair no longer requires a qualifying show for youth to attend the State Fair. However, Defiance County youth wanting to participate at the State Fair level recommends a minimum of 180 points at a regional dog fun match.

2. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to make the entry for the Ohio State Fair Dog Show.

3. All entries for the Ohio State Fair Dog Show must be approved by the 4-H Extension Educator.

4-H dog Project Completion: 1. Members must have a current health form on file with the Extension Office by May 15th. If updated after May 15th must submit ASAP to the Extension Office.

2. Member may not lease a dog project.

3. Members must sign the Permission to Participate/Project Registration Form (yellow).

4. All members exhibiting an animal project at the Defiance County Fair must attend a quality assurance session. Members with dog and horse projects must attend a session specific to those projects. (This applies to breeding and market animals and adds dogs and horses to the list.)

5. All members exhibiting an animal project at the Defiance County Fair must complete a dog skillathon.

Junior Fair entry: 1. The Permission to Participate/Project Registration Form (yellow) will serve as the member’s Junior Fair Entry.

Members not participating in the Junior Fair show must notify the Extension Office by July 31st. dog Poster Contest – ohio State Fair: 1. Each county may enter two Junior (ages 9-11) two Intermediate (ages 12-14) and two Senior (ages 15-18).

2. Each poster must be made by the 4-H member enrolled in a dog project.

3. Posters must be made using size 22’ x 28’ poster board, displayed horizontally. Poster boards are not to be mounted on any type of stiff backing.

4. Each poster must be clearly labeled in the lower right hand corner, in a space no larger than 3’ x 5’ with the exhibitor’s name, county, and age as of January 1st.

5. See 4-H calendar for deadline.

exhibitor can remain in this class for two years and then must move up. Otherwise – the state fair advancement rule will apply.

2. The exhibitors must be currently enrolled in 4-H Dog Care to take an obedience project or Showmanship project. Dogs participating in the Defiance County Fair Dog Care (June) and Obedience activity must be either owned by the 4-H member or the member’s im.mediate family. They must be in the continual care of the 4-H member for the duration of the project.

3. All dogs must be in the members possession by June 1 of the current year. Members must file with the Extension office by June 1 of the current year ONE copy of a Certificate of Vaccination and a picture of the dog, it’s name and breed and the class(es) the member and dog will be participating in. The member must show the dog pictured in the class(es) listed in all Fun Shows and at the Fair.

4. All participants in the Junior Fair Dog show must be dressed in proper attire, have necessary health papers and checked in at registration no later then 2:45 pm. Participants arriving/checking in after 2:45 pm will not be eligible for awards.

5. Members may enter one obedience class per dog entered. One trophy will be presented for each class held.

6. All dogs participating in the Fair shall be currently licensed in their county of residence and must be immunized against distemper (CDV), adenovirus (CAV-1 & CAV-2), leptospirosis, parainfluenza (CPI), parvovirous (CPV), bordetella and rabies by a licensed, accredited veterinarian.

7. Each exhibitor will keep his dog on leash while on the fairgrounds, except when participating in the Obedience Activities. Exhibitors should carry their dog pass with them at all times while on the fairgrounds with their dog.

8. Bitches in season are not permitted to compete. If a bitch shows any signs of heat, she will be eliminated from the show and sent home. Any bitch which appears so attractive to males as to be a disturbing element will be eliminated from the show and sent home.

9. Any dog, male or female, that is a disturbing element to other dogs will be eliminated from the show and must be removed from the fairgrounds.

10. Handlers participating in the Utility Class will provide their own equipment for use in scent-discrimination.

recommend Show attire: Handler’s appearance: Exhibitors should be neat, clean, and well-groomed in appearance. They should wear clothing that is comfortable to handle in and appropriate for dog shows. Clothing should not distract, limit or hinder the judge’s view of the dog. Inappropriate clothing includes T-shirts, jackets or other apparel with slogans, 4-H club, FFA Chapter, or dog club names, etc., halter tops, tank tops, blue jeans and shorts, sandals, clogs, high-heeled shoes, and other similar footwear. For Grooming and Handling classes it is recommended that girls wear skirts, dresses, skorts, dress shorts or similar attire, and boys wear dress shirts, ties, and dress slacks.

For Obedience, Dog Care, Brace and Team classes colored dress jeans and dress shorts are appropriate. Club shirts, jeans and shorts are acceptable for Agility. Jeans and shorts are acceptable for Rally.

11. Leashes must be 6 feet in length for sub novice classes.

General Guidelines: 1. Ohio State Fair Advancement Rule –Exhibitors can repeat an “B” obedience class with the same dog or different dog each year unless the dog is a class winner. Exception: Defiance County Fair - when there is only one entry in the class – the

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deFIanCe CoUnTY JUnIor FaIr SHoWManSHIP SWeePSTaKeS ConTeST Thursday, august 25th 2011 @ 6:00 pm Start at the Horse arena Participants: 1. Winners of the Senior Showmanship classes in horse, poultry, rabbit, dairy, beef, sheep, goat and swine.

2. Winners of the Senior Showmanship Sweepstakes are not eligible to participate again.

3. Participants will show in the class they won.

4. All participants are asked to register at the Junior Fair Office by Thursday at noon. All participants will take a quiz at registration. The quiz score will be used in the overall scoring.

5. Showmanship Attire: Upon completion of the quiz – participant will receive a Showmanship Shirt to wear at the event.

6. Participants are to report to the Horse Arena by 5:45 pm on Thursday.

7. Animals: The Sweepstakes Committee will be in charge of securing all animals.

Contest Guidelines: 1. The contest will be divided into eight parts: horse, swine, goats, sheep, goat, dairy, beef, poultry and rabbits.

2. Participants will show the species they won with.

3. The Sweepstakes Committee will work with the Barn Supervisors in selecting the animals for each species.

4. The order of show will be horses, swine, goats, sheep, dairy, beef, rabbits, poultry. The horses will be shown in the outdoor horse arena.

5. The Sweepstakes Committee will determine the judges for each species.

6. Each judge will rate the participants on a scale.

Classes will not be placed in the ring. The judge will record the placing for each participant on appropriate score card and submit to the Sweepstakes Committee.

7. The participant with the fewest total points from the showmanship combined with quiz score will be the winner.

Judging Scale: 1st Place = 1 point 4th Place = 7 points 2nd Place = 3 points 5th Place = 9 points 3rd Place = 5 points 6th Place = 11 point 8. Participants may request a copy of his/her individual scores at the conclusion of the contest.

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SUndaY HorSe eXTraVaGanZa Sunday, august 21, 2011 at the Junior Fair Horse arena 9:00 am - 11:30 am 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Guidelines for Fun Show: • Age Divisions: 9-12 years or 13-19 years

• Open to Defiance County 4-H members only.

• Must ride your own horse.

• Prizes will be given • No entry fee.

Classes: 1. Costume Class 2. Tuck a Buck: Winner gets all dollar bills used for event.

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3. Egg and Spoon 4. Simon Says 5. Ribbon Class 6. Catalog Race 7. Ride or Drive and Run. Ride or drive down arena and lead horse back.

8. Timed obstacle course for rider or driver.

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HIGH PoInT SHoW (PLeaSUre and enGLISH)

HIGH PoInT SHoW (draFT & ConTeSTInG)

Wednesday, august 24, 2011 @ 3:00 PM

Thursday, august 25, 2011 @ 10:00 aM

Horse arena * For 4-H members with horse projects *

rules for show are as follows: 1.Junior rider is 13 & under, Senior rider is 14 & over, Pony is 19 & under 2. $2.00 class - Limited to 8 classes. Monies collected will go towards awards & premiums.

3. First place receives 5 points, Second receives 4 points, Third receives 3 points...etc 4. You may compete for high point according to members eligibility 5. High point is based on one horse-one rider. If you want to use two horses the points will be awarded to the horse not the rider. Must ride your own horse.

6. Ohio 4-H Helmet rule applies.

7. Final list of classes will be posted at the Defiance County Fair.

Classes 1. Weanling & Yearling Horse & Pony 2. * 1st Year Showmanship 3. Showmanship (9-13) No Ponies 4. Showmanship (14-19) No Ponies 5. Pony Showmanship (9-19) 6. English Showmanship (9-19) 7. Bareback Horsemanship (9-13) 8. Bareback Horsemanship (14-19) 9. ** Reining (9-19) 10. Trail (9-13) 11. Trail (14-19) 12. *Walk & Trot Pleasure (first year only) 13. Horse Pleasure (9-13) No Ponies 14. Horse Pleasure (14-19) No Ponies 15. Pony Pleasure (9-19) 16. Easy Gaited Equitation (9-19) 17. *Walk & Trot Horsemanship (first year only) 18. Horsemanship (9-13) No Ponies 19. Horsemanship (14-19) No Ponies 20. Pony Horsemanship (9-19) 21. Equitation Horse/Pony (9-19) 22. Working Hunter Under Saddle (9-19) 23. Hunter Hack (14-19) 24. Hunter Hack (9-13) 25. Beg. Hunt Seat Equitation Ovr Fences to 2’3’’ 26. Int. Hunt Seat Equitation 27. Ad. Hunt Seat Equitation 28. Green Working Hunter (9-19) 29. Egg and Spoon (no points)

aWardS: High Point Pleasure Horse Sr./Reserve High Point Pleasure Horse Sr. High Point Pleasure Horse Jr./Reserve High Pint Pleasure Horse Jr. High Point Pleasure Pony/Reserve High Point Pleasure Pony High Point English Sr./Reserve High Point English Sr. High Point English Jr./Reserve High Point English Jr. Premiums: First: $1.50, Fourth $.50,

Second $1.00, Fifth $.50

Third, $.75,

* Participants in the Walk & Trot classes may not enter three gaited classes. ** Points in the reining class will also county toward contesting high point show

Horse arena * For 4-H members with horse projects *

rules for show are as follows: 1. Junior rider is 13 & under; Senior rider is 14 & over; Pony is 19 & under 2. $2.00 class - Limited to 8 classes. Monies collected will go towards awards & premiums.

3. First place receives 5 points, Second receives 4 points, Third receives 3 points...etc 4. You may compete for high point according to members eligibility 5. High point is based on one horse-one rider. If you want to use two horses the points will be awarded to the horse not the rider. Must ride your own horse.

6. Ohio 4-H Helmet rule applies.

7. Final list of classes will be posted at the Defiance County Fair.

draft driving Classes 1. Draft Horse/Pony Showmanship 2. Pleasure Driving horse/pony (9-19) 3. Draft Driving horse/pony (9-19) 4. Driving Reinsmanship horse/pony (9-19) 5. Single Hitch Draft Driving Pony (9-19) 6. Single Hitch Draft Driving Horse (9-19) 7. Team Draft Driving (9-19) 8. Driving Reinsmanship - Draft Horse/Pony (9-19) 9. Cloverleaf 10. Obstacle Course Single and/or Team

aWardS: Classes will receive a first place rosette.

Overall Driving High Point Award Premiums: First: $1.50, Fourth $.50,

Second $1.00, Fifth $.50

Third, $.75,

Contesting Classes 1. Barrels (9-13) 2. Barrels (14-19) 3. Cones and Barrels (9-13) 4. Cones and Barrels (14-19) 5. Flags (9-13) 6. Flags (14-19) 7. Pole Bending (9-13) 8. Pole Bending (14-19) 9. Speed & Control (9-13) 10. Speed & Control (14-19) 11. Down & Back (9-13) 12. Down & Back (14-19) 13. Egg and Spoon (no points) aWardS: High Point Contesting Sr. Reserve High Point Contesting Sr. High Point Contesting Jr. Reserve High Point Contesting Jr. Premiums: First: $1.50 Second $1.00, Third, $.75, Fourth $.50 Fifth $.50

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Sunday, august 21, 2011 5:30 pm Livestock Show arena

Monday, august 22, 2011 (Immediately following the Show of Bands in the Grandstand) 1. Open to 4-H members age 9 and in the 3rd grade – age 13 as of January 1 of current fair year.

2. Entry forms due August 21, 2011 by 6:00 pm.

3. Entry forms must be signed by the entrant and parent/guardian.

4. Pig Catch entrants must be able to provide facilities to house and feed a pig should they win.

5. Must pick up animal in Spring of following year and enroll as a 4-H Swine project.

6. Must show at the County Fair next year in the Pig Catch Class.

7. Winners of the pigs from previous years are ineligible.

Sponsored by the Fairview Young Farmers. For more information, contact OSU Extension Office at 419-782-4771.

Form is available on the OSU Extension Office website at http://defiance.osu.edu/ (click on Jr. Fair Program)

Booth rating: 90–100 Excellent, 80-90 Good, 70-80 Satisfactory 1. Points are based on neatness , arrangement, originality, and signs 2. Each club will receive $5 for booth display.

3. There is no central theme for 4-H booths this year.

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Judging: - Saturday, august 20, 2011 at 12:00 noon at the Multi Purpose Building

Junior Fair Supervisor: Teresa Johnson, 4-H extension educator Open to all regularly enrolled 4-H members. Members are required to participate in pre-fair evaluation for projects.

1. Members will provide an educational exhibit, illustrating project activity and skills learned. Each member must exhibit the required number of articles for the class as provided by the rules of Defiance County in the 4-H Handbook.

2. Awards.

• County Winner: Award 1 CW for the first 5 entries and 1 additional CW for each additional 5 entries.

• Ribbons are awarded on each project according to grades A, B and C. • Premiums: County Winner: $3.50 A Grade $2.50 B Grade $1.50 C Grade $1.00 Advisor Completion .$ 50 3. 4-H Exhibits will contain projects in the following Departments and Sections. See the Ohio 4-H Family Guide for a complete listing of individual projects.

The Guide is available at the OSU Defiance County Extension Office or on line at http://www.ohio4h.org/familyguide/

Junior Fair Supervisors: Don Hammersmith (Ayersville FFA) Jill Speiser (Fairview FCCLA) Premiums a= $4.00 B=$3.00 C=$2.00 Classes: 1. All entries must be in place by 11:30 am on Saturday, August 20, 2011.

2. All entries are to be removed by 10:00 am on Saturday, August 27, 2011.

3. Members of the FFA and FCCLA with an exhibit (still and livestock) are eligible to purchase a fair pass at the current Junior Fair Exhibitor price.

The objectives of the lead contest are to present a class of sheep in the most attractive manner, to give spectators an opportunity to view a wool style show and to promote lamb and wool. This contest is open to all guys and gals who have an interest in sheep or wool fashion. Contestants will model a wool outfit on a stage and while leading a sheep at halter. The entrant does not have to own the sheep that is being shown.

1.Entry Fee: $5 with a registration form. Entry forms are available through the Extension Office and at the Junior Fair Office during the fair. Must submit a written description of the garment the entrant will wear with the registration form.

2.The sheep should be presented as a show animal. It may be any breed ewe lamb or yearling ewe, and it must be halter broken.

3.No ram lambs will be allowed.

4.Ownership of animal is not required.

5.The entrant’s entire outfit or any major part of their outfit, such as a jumper, dress, coat, jacket, vest, or slacks, must include at least 70% wool.

6. The outfit may be either handmade or purchased.

7. No outfits worn more than one year at Defiance County Fair.

8. No decorations, hats, pom-poms, etc. on the animals.

9. Entrants must also use different outfits for the sheep costume class.

10. Class ages are determined by the age of the entrant as of the contest date for all classes.

11. Check-in is at 3:45 pm at the livestock show arena.

12. Awards will be presented to the first place in each class.

Classes: Vintage Clothing Senior Teenager Junior Pee Wee

(any age) (ages 20 & older) (ages 13-19) (ages 9-12) (ages 8 & under)

Vintage Clothing Class: A class for any age entrant, to showcase the longevity and durability of wool and wool garments. Garments entered must be at least 5 years or older. Check your closet, attic, and thrift stores for entries.

Sheep Costume Class: Sheep Costume Class is open to any individual or family interested in sheep. The object is to promote lamb and wool. The exhibit is to be judged on the attractiveness and originality of the costume and theme or idea presented.

Judging Standards: Entrant’s poise and appearance * Garment appearance and originality * Control and presentation of animal

anIMaL CaLLInG ConTeST Wednesday, august 24, 2011 @ 6:30 pm (prior to the Mutton Bustin Contest) divisions: Pee Wee (up to age 10) Junior (11 -16 years and under) Senior (17 years and up) May no use props The overall winner will recieve a $20 Cabela's Gift Card Sponsored by Defiance County Fashion & Nutrition Board

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950 B 7 Masonry 950 B 8 Plumbing 950 B 9 Independent project

deFIanCe CoUnTY FFa & FCCLa ProJeCTS deParTMenT 950 - (FFa) Future Farmers of America deParTMenT 975 - (FCCLa) Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America

department 950 – FFa Field Crops 950 A 1 Soybean 950 A 2 Hay 950 A 3 Wheat 950 A 4 Corn department 950 - FFa Projects 950 B 1 Electricity 950 B 2 Wire Welding 950 B 3 Stick Welding 950 B 4 Woodworking (large projects) 950 B 5 Woodworking (small projects) 950 B 6 Gardening

Welding projects must consist of three welds of the same type. department 975 – FCCLa Projects 975 A 1 Clothing 975 A 2 Foods 975 A 3 Family Living 975 A 4 Money Management 975 A 5 Health & Safety 975 A 6 Home Furnishings 975 A 7 Home Equipment 975 A 8 Independent Project

TInora YoUnG FarMerS KIdS' PedaL TraCTor PULL Sunday, august 21, 2011 2:00 P.M. Livestock Show arena rules and regulations: 1. The contestants must be able to pedal the tractor without assistance.

2. Pedal tractors will be furnished for all participants.

3. All contestants must wear shoes.

4. All contestants will be given three (3) chances to get the sled moving from the starting line.

5. Both hands must be on the steering wheel and both feet must be on the pedals. Standing is not allowed. The pulling tractor must stay between the lines on the pulling lane at all times.

6. There will be four classes of contestants, as follows: CLASS 1 , 25 - 43 lbs.; Class 2, 44 - 59 lbs; Class 3, 60 - 74 lbs, Class 4, 75 - 100 lbs.

7. Prizes will be given to each winner.

8. The judge’s decision will be final for all pulls.

9. All contestants must be present by the time of pedal pull with a signed permission slip in hand. The required signature of parent or guardian releases Tinora Young Farmers from any financial responsibility due to accident.

10. Registration for the pedal pull will be 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM at the Multipurpose Building. A $1 entry fee will be charged.

11. Only the first 30 children in each class will be qualified to participate. The child must be accompanied by an adult or guardian at time of registration.

12. For more information, contact the Tinora Agricultural Department at (419) 497-2621.

department 901 - Food and nutrition deptartment 905 - Home economics 905 A Family Life 905 B Citizenship and Leadership 905 C Leadership Activities 905 D Creative Arts 905 E Health 905 F Home Decorating and Design 905 H Money Management 905 I Photography 905 J Writing deptartment 910 - Clothing Projects deptartment 925 - Miscellaneous 925A Science & Technology 925 B Small Animals 925 C Bicycles 925 D Archery/Gun Safety 925 F Electricity 925 G Gardening 925 H Natural Resources 925 I Small Engines/Lawn Care 925 J Woodworking 925 K Welding 925 L Vet Science/Horseless Horse 925 M Self Determined 925 N Tractors

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8. No pressurized fuel tanks.

9. Nothing shall interfere with pulling sled at any time during the pull.

10. All weights must be secure, Any falling off will lead to disqualification.

11. No part of the tractor shall exceed 8ft from the center of rear axle to the furthest most forward point, or 6ft wide.

12. Roll over devices are optional.

Wednesday, august 24, 2011 defiance County Fair – Grandstand Weigh-In at 12 noon, Pulls @ 1:00 pm Section 1 – eligibility 1. All Drivers must be able to control their tractor from the driver’s seat.

2. All drivers must sign a liability waiver, if a driver is under 18 a parent or guardian must sign for them 3. Drivers must wear long pants, shoes, no sandals or open toe shoes.

4. Number one tractor will be test puller and may take pull if sled is OK or he/she may come back and pull in third position. If sled needs further adjustment, first puller after each adjustment will be treated as first puller. All tractors must be running when they enter the track.

5. All drivers must be familiar with the rules of operation and the classes, and abide by them.

6. All vehicles are subject to safety and class eligibility checks by officials for compliance with rules. Passing of safety and eligibility inspection shall be required at each sanctioned event prior to allowing the tractor to compete. Any competitor refusing to have his/her tractor inspected for safety and eligibility shall not be allowed to enter and/or pull in the class or classes in question until legality is established.

7. Scratching from class before it starts shall constitute a refund of the entry fee. Scratching from a class after it has started shall not constitute a refund.

8. Weigh-in will occur before the pull is attempted. Tractor must have all safety equipment in place; have sufficient fuel, oil and water if applicable and driver in the seat. No adding of fuel, oil or weights after crossing the scales and entering the staging area unless re-weighing. If this happens, the driver and tractor must cross the scales again and re-weigh. Existing weights may, however, be relocated without repercussion. No tractor exceeding class weight will be allowed past scales and into the staging area. Weight includes driver and tractor and a 1% tolerance that will be allowed for all classes. This allowance will be given due to possible scale fluctuations; however, there will be no leniency on the accepted weight.

9. It is mandatory that all drivers attend any driver meetings that may be held by the promoter and/or officials. At the discretion of the official, a driver who does not attend a driver meeting may be disallowed to compete during the accompanying session of pulling.

Section 2 – divisions 1. Stock, Twin Stock, Modified Section 3 – Stock Tractors, Twin Stock 1. Stock Contest open to single cylinder tractors with rubber tires of turf type tread. No duals, chains, or studs. No major change in the tractor.

2. Twin Stock Contest open to twin cylinder tractors with rubber tires of turf type tread. No duals, chains, or studs.

No major change in the tractor.

3. Stock tractors are defined as having original size bore and stroke for the motor used, .030 oversize on the bore diameter is allowed on the cylinder. The frame is unchanged, the only changes allowed, are for engine mounting. Weight and wheelie bars are allowed to be installed as long as they are not changing the frame of the tractor in a way that makes the tractor take on a different form. Seat changes are allowed in the instance that the seat was lower and you want a higher back, or the seat was needing replacing.

4. Each tractor may be entered in more than one class, but only once in each class, except another driver may pull the same tractor.

5. No alcohol fuel, propane, or nitrous.

6. All moving parts must be covered.

7. Up to 13” drawbar from ground to point of hook.

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Section 4 – Modified Tractors 1. All above rules apply 2. All tractors must have brakes 3. All tractors must have roll over devices. Wheel or skid plate must be no more than 5” behind rear wheel and no more than 6” off the ground.

4. No blowers or turbos.

5. Tires to be no bigger than 16.9 or 18.4 tire size.

6. Your choice of tires.

Section 5 – General operating rules for all divisions and classes 1. Shifting on the go will be permitted, as long as forward motion of the sled does not stop.

2. Operators must be able to stop tractor when advised or there may be grounds for disqualification 3. All pullers must be seated and have control of tractor at all times. A securely fastened normal sized seat must be used.

4. All power must be transmitted through rear wheels (no 4-wheel drive) 5. Any unsafe operation will be grounds for disqualification.

6. Loss of liquid in any excess of 8 inch circle by a tractor while on the track will be grounds for disqualification, with the exemption of water.

7. Tractor must remain within boundaries of contest course during the pull or will be disqualified. If tractor goes out of bounds past the finish line marker it will not be disqualified.

8. Only one pull allowed for each contestant for each class, unless a tie is declared.

9. The pull be considered over when forward motion of the load stops. The judge shall hold hole digging to a minimum 10. Going out of bounds will be grounds for disqualification 11. All tractors will undergo inspection by group members to be sure the tractor abides by the rules set forth by the group 12. Transmission gear ratio changes are allowed 13. Fuel lines on tractors must not come in contact with hot engine components 14. No alcohol will be allowed at the event 15. Air filters and elements are optional 16. No sitting on weights. All weights must be securely hung or fastened on some way.

17. Any parts falling off on the track will be grounds for disqualification 18. All drivers must stay safety conscious at all times 19. All drivers MUST obey the flagman while on the track during the pull 20. Drivers will receive start and stop signals from the flagman only 21. All drivers must be sure their tractor is in neutral, and signal the track persons that it is safe to hook the sled to the tractor 22. All drivers must, at the end of their pull, when the flagman signals them to stop, ensure the tractor is in Neutral, and the throttle returned to idle, and signal to the track personnel that it is safe to unhook the tractor from the sled.

23. All drivers should be careful to ensure that they do not consciously, deliberately or excessively jerk the sled when starting the pull. This could cause damage to the sled.

24. The chain must be tight before starting sled. No jerking, or bouncing, when you receive the red flag, your pull is over.

25. Driver only – No riders while tractor is being driven or towed.

26. Each driver will be allowed to take a second pull if not satisfied with first pull in the class 27. All riders must wear a helmet.

28. All tractors must have a hood over engine. enTrY ForM aVaILaBLe onLIne aT www.defiancefair.com - click on grandstand events

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OTHER 2011 OHiO FAiR DATES June Paulding County Fair (Paulding) . . . . . . . June 13-18 Pickaway County Fair (Circleville) . . . . . . June 18-25 Putnam County Fair (Ottawa) . . . . . . . . . June 20-25 Trumbull County Fair (Cortland) . . . . .June 29-July 4

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Marion County Fair (Marion) . . . . . . . . . . . .July 4-9 Harrison County Fair (Cadiz) . . . . . . . . . . . . .July 5-9 Clinton County Fair (Wilmington) . . . . . . . .July 9-16 Lawrence County Fair (Proctorville) . . . . . . .July 9-16 Madison County Fair (London) . . . . . . . . . .July 9-16 Logan County Fair (Bellefontaine) . . . . . . .July 11-17 Jackson County Fair (Wellston) . . . . . . . . .July 15-23 Franklin County Fair (Hilliard) . . . . . . . . .July 16-23 Adams County Fair (West Union) . . . . . . . .July 17-23 Crawford County Fair (Bucyrus) . . . . . . . .July 17-23 Perry County Fair (New Lexington) . . . . . .July 18-23 Warren County Fair (Lebanon) . . . . . . . . .July 18-23 Carroll County Fair (Carrollton) . . . . . . . . .July 18-24 Fayette County Fair (Washington C .H .) . . .July 18-24 Ottawa County Fair (Oak Harbor) . . . . . . .July 18-24 Clark County Fair (Springfield) . . . . . . . . .July 22-29 Butler County Fair (Hamilton) . . . . . . . . . .July 24-30 Clermont County Fair (Owensville) . . . . . .July 24-30 Knox County Fair (Mt . Vernon) . . . . . . . . .July 24-30 Shelby County Fair (Sidney) . . . . . . . . . . .July 24-30 Union County Fair (Marysville) . . . . . . . . .July 24-30 Seneca County Fair (Tiffin) . . . . . . . . . . . .July 24-31 Vinton County Fair (McArthur) . . . . . . . . .July 25-30 Lucas County Fair (Maumee) . . . . . . . . . .July 26-31 Summit County Fair (Tallmadge) . . . . . . . .July 26-31 Ohio State Fair (Columbus) . . . . . . . . . July 27-Aug 7 Pike County Fair (Piketon) . . . . . . . . . July 30-Aug 6 Preble County Fair (Eaton) . . . . . . . . . July 30-Aug 6 Auglaize County Fair (Wapakoneta) . . July 31-Aug 6 Greene County Fair (Xenia) . . . . . . . . July 31-Aug 6

August

Gallia County Fair (Gallipolis) . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 1-6 Columbiana County Fair (Lisbon) . . . . . . . . . Aug 1-7 Medina County Fair (Medina) . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 1-7 Wood County Fair (Bowling Green) . . . . . . . . Aug 2-8 Champaign County Fair (Urbana) . . . . . . . . Aug 5-12 Athens County Fair (Athens) . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 5-13 Ross County Fair (Chillicothe) . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 6-13 Hartford Independent Fair (Licking Co .) . . . Aug 7-13 Richland County Fair (Mansfield) . . . . . . . . Aug 7-13 Holmes County Fair (Millersburg) . . . . . . . . Aug 8-13 Scioto County Fair (Lucasville) . . . . . . . . . . Aug 8-13 Cuyahoga County Fair (Berea) . . . . . . . . . . Aug 8-14 Attica Independent Fair (Seneca Co .) . . . . . . Aug 9-13

Hamilton County Fair (Carthage) . . . . . . . . Aug 9-13 Ashtabula County Fair (Jefferson) . . . . . . . . Aug 9-14 Erie County Fair (Sandusky) . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 9-14 Henry County Fair (Napoleon) . . . . . . . . . Aug 12-18 Mercer County Fair (Celina) . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 12-18 Miami County Fair (Troy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 12-18 Muskingum County Fair (Zanesville) . . . . . Aug 14-20 Huron County Fair (Norwalk) . . . . . . . . . . Aug 15-20 Meigs County Fair (Pomeroy) . . . . . . . . . . Aug 15-20 Jefferson County Fair (Smithfield) . . . . . . Aug 16-21 Lake County Fair (Painesville) . . . . . . . . . Aug 16-21 Allen County Fair (Lima) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 19-27 Darke County Fair (Greenville) . . . . . . . . . Aug 19-27 Defiance County Fair (Hicksville) . . . . . . . Aug 20-27 Monroe County Fair (Woodsfield) . . . . . . . Aug 22-27 Lorain County Fair (Wellington) . . . . . . . . Aug 22-28 Portage County Fair (Randolph) . . . . . . . . Aug 23-28 Sandusky County Fair (Fremont) . . . . . . . . Aug 23-28 Noble County Fair (Caldwell) . . . . . . . Aug 29-Sept 3 Morrow County Fair (Mt . Gilead) . . . . . Aug 29-Sept 5 Stark County Fair (Canton) . . . . . . . . . Aug 30-Sept 5 Hancock County Fair (Findlay) . . . . . . Aug 31-Sept 5 Mahoning County Fair (Canfield) . . . . Aug 31-Sept 5 Montgomery County Fair (Dayton) . . . Aug 31-Sept 5 Richwood Independent Fair (Union Co .)Aug 31-Sept 5 Van Wert County Fair (Van Wert) . . . . Aug 31-Sept 5

september

Geauga County Fair (Burton) . . . . . . . . . . . Sept 1-5 Fulton County Fair (Wauseon) . . . . . . . . . . . Sept 2-8 Washington County Fair (Marietta) . . . . . . . Sept 3-6 Highland County Fair (Hillsboro) . . . . . . . . Sept 3-10 Morgan County Fair (McConnelsville) . . . . Sept 6-10 Belmont County Fair (St . Clairsville) . . . . . Sept 6-11 Hardin County Fair (Kenton) . . . . . . . . . . . Sept 6-11 Albany Independent Fair (Athens Co .) . . . . Sept 7-11 Wayne County Fair (Wooster) . . . . . . . . . Sept 10-15 Williams County Fair (Montpelier) . . . . . . Sept 10-17 Hocking County Fair (Logan) . . . . . . . . . Sept 12-17 Guernsey County Fair (Old Washington) . Sept 12-18 Wyandot County Fair (Upper Sandusky) . Sept 13-18 Bellville Independent Fair (Richland Co .) . Sept 14-17 Delaware County Fair (Delaware) . . . . . . Sept 17-24 Ashland County Fair (Ashland) . . . . . . . . Sept 18-24 Tuscarawas County Fair (Dover) . . . . . . . Sept 19-25 Barlow Independent Fair (Washington Co .)Sept 22-25 Brown County Fair (Georgetown) . . . . .Sept 26-Oct 1 Coshocton County Fair (Coshocton) . . . .Sept 30-Oct 6

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Loudonville Independent Fair (Ashland Co .) . . Oct 4-8 Fairfield County Fair (Lancaster) . . . . . . . . . Oct 9-15 The Crescent-News - July 8, 2011

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Date: ______ / _____ / ______ Email ____________________________________ Entry Name: __________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________ City: ________________________________ State: ___ Zip Code: _______________

deFIanCe CoUnTY FaIr oPen CLaSS enTrY ForM First: ______________________ Middle: ________ Last Name: ______________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________________ City __________________________________________State ______ Zip Code _________________ Home Phone________________________________

Year Make or Model ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ anTIQUe TraCTor & MaCHInerY SHoW eXHIBITor MUST BUY one SeaSon TICKeT

Age _______ Birthday (mm/dd/yy) __________________________

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Pre-entries must be check in by 4:00 Mail entry to defiance County Fair $40 entry Fee Must accompany entry Form Po Box 184, Hicksille ohio 43526 non refundable Check Payable to: defiance County Fair Please print plainly Entrant's Name: ___________________________________________Age_______________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________ City: ___________________________________ State: ______ Zip Code: _______________ Social Security# _______________________ Drivers License #______________________ Check Box and Qty. on which you are entering: ____ Sub Compact (qty._____) ____ Vans (qty._____) ____ Full Size Compact (qty._____) I, the driver accept all risk. Signature__________________________________________

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Thursday, august 25, 2011 @ 10 aM Mail Entries to: Mary Bishop, 05920 Domersville Rd., Defiance OH 43512-9121 Entry Fee: $1.00 per goat per class Make Checks Payable to: Agricultural Fair of Defiance County, inc.

Name: ______________________________________ Birth Date: __________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________ City: _______________________________ State ____ Zip Code: ___________________ Phone #: (____) ______________________ E-mail: ______________________________ Amount Enclosed: $ ___________ CLASS #

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