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Remembering last year

Clockwise from far left: 2014 Fairest of the Fair, Emily Schaal (right) and Fair Royalty Jenna Franseen, participate in the cream puff eating contest at last year’s Racine County Fair; the Johnny Peers’ Muttville Comix show was popular throughout the fair last year; and Barb Saltzmann cuts the ceremonial ribbon for a new seating area near the large animal buildings on the 2014 opening day for the fair. The area includes four benches and a picnic table and was constructed to honor her late husband, Marvin Saltzmann, who died the previous year. Marv Saltzmann served on the Racine County Agricultural Society Board of Directors for 38 years, from 1975 to 2013.

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A chicken is judged during the 2013 Racine County Fair.

Animal judging is held throughout the five-day fair with open class and junior categories in poultry, swine, cattle and more.

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The good times are headed be judging of various animals and this way for the 92nd Racine exhibits both in the Junior Department RACINE COUNTY FAIR County Fair. “This One’s for Ewe” as well as the Open Class Division.

July 29 to Aug. 2 opens Wednesday, July 29, on the The Truck and Tractor pull takes on the county fairgrounds fairgrounds in Union Grove and wraps place at 6:30 p.m. in the Grandstand 19805 Durand Ave., Union Grove up Sunday, Aug. 2. The fairgrounds with a Combine Demo Derby Info: www.racinecountyfair.com are one-quarter mile west of the immediately following. At 7 p.m. are intersection of Highways 11 and 45 at the Fair Idol Semi finals.

19805 Durand Ave. Thursday, July 30, is Children’s Once again, the fair features an impressive line up of Day with special midway promotions, cream puff eating food, fun and attractions for the whole family. contest, kiddie tractor pull and games and entertainment Along with the farm and animal attractions that are part for children. The Activity Building will host “Lunch and parcel with the fair, appearing daily are the Swifty Money Bullies” at 7:30 p.m. with a party on the track at the Swine Racing Pigs and the Brunyon Blazak Royal Bengal Grandstand.

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Bella Cain performs on the grandstand at 8:15 p.m.

The Children’s Area has multiple daily shows with Grandstand seating is just $5 and track seating is $10. Bring Johnny Peers and the Muttville Comix, Grandpa Cratchet, your own chair for track seating. Modern Day Romeos open Kids are People Too, the Zoppe Circus and a free petting for Bella Cain at 7 p.m. zoo. The Expo Building also has a LEGO building station Along with the day’s judging, Friday, July 31, has the running from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day.

Truck and Tractor Pull at 6 p.m. and the Steve Meisner Opening day on July 29 features Goats on Parade at 3 Polka Band performing in the Activity Building at 1 p.m. p.m., crowning of Little King/Little Queen at 3:30 p.m., Meet the Fair Royalty at 4 p.m., watch the Antique Tractor and crowning of the Fairest of the Fair at 5 p.m. There will Parade at 5:30 p.m. or head on over to the Fair Idol finals

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at 7 p.m. on the Runzheimer International Stage. Free entertainment can be found on the Runzheimer International Stage from noon until close every day.

The lawnmower races start at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1, livestock auction is at 9:30 a.m., and the Log Swing and Threshing demos are at 1 p.m. in the antique tractor area.

Chase Rice is performing on the Grandstand at 8:30 p.m.

Sunday’s activities begin at 8 a.m. with the Garden Tractor and ATV Pull at the Grandstand. Don’t miss the Fur and Feather Sale in the Small Animal Building at noon or pie-eating contest at 1:45 p.m. in the Park Pavilion. And, of course, the fair wraps things up at 6 p.m. on Sunday with the traditional Demo Derby.

The fair is open each day from 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Admission is $9 for adults 14 years and older, and $6 for ages 8-13. There is no charge for children 7 and younger.

Parking is free. Senior citizens (62 and over) admission is $7.

Amusement ride passes are sold in the carnival area only.

Ride all day with the $40 Mega Band (includes admission) on sale July 1-28 at all Community State Bank locations.

Wristbands are $20 at the fair.

For more information, visit www.racinecountyfair.com.

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SOUTH END OF GROUNDS • Swifty Swine Racing Pigs – 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30, 6:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. daily • Royal Bengal Tiger Show – Wednesday through Saturday, 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m.

CHILDREN’S AREA • Johnny Peers and the Muttville Comix – Thursday through Saturday, 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m.

• Granpa Cratchet – 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.

• Kids are People Too – 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

• Free Petting Zoo – Wednesday, 10 a.m. to noon, 2-5 p.m., and 7-9 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon, 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.; Sunday, 8-11 a.m., 1-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.

• Zoppe Circus – Wednesday through Friday, 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

• Expo Building – LEGO building stations, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Master Gardeners • Runzheimer International Stage – Noon to close, continuous free entertainment • Bingo – Thursday through Sunday in the Bingo shelter

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The midway at the Racine County Fair sparkles in bright lights against the backdrop of threatening skies last year. The fair, however, enjoyed fair skies for most of its 2014 run, attracting more than 100,000 visitors.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Wednesday, July 29 Opening Day

Noon to close – ride wristband for $20 9 a.m. – Judging, Jr. Horse English Discipline 9:30 a.m. – Judging, Jr. Dairy Noon – Official Opening of the Racine County Fair Runzheimer International Stage Noon – Judging, Jr. Horticulture, Flowers, Foods, Cake Decorating 1 p.m. – Meet Fair Royalty, Youth Building 2 p.m. – Judging, Open Class Dairy 3 p.m. – Goats on Parade – Goat Barn 3:30 p.m. – Crowning of Little King/ Queen – Sale Arena 4:30 p.m. – Dog Demonstration, Showcase Stage 5 p.m. – Crowning of Fairest of Fair, Sale Arena 5 p.m. – Wisconsin Cranberry Culinary Competition 6:30 p.m. – Midwest Truck and Tractor Pullers, Grandstand 7 p.m. – Fair Idol Semi Finals – Runzheimer International Stage 7:30 p.m. – Tim Castle, Activity Building

Thursday, July 30 Children’s Day Noon to close ride wristband for $20 Noon to 5 p.m. ride wristband for $15 8:30 a.m. – Rooster Crowing ContestPoultry Barn

9 a.m. – Judging, Jr. Horse, Western Discipline 9 a.m. – Judging, Jr. Swine, Rabbits 9:30 a.m. – Children’s Activities – Hospitality Tent Noon – Children’s Show, Runzheimer International Stage 12:30 p.m. – Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull sign up -Children’s Area 1 p.m. – Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull – Children’s Area 3 p.m. – Children’s Cream Puff Eating Contest, ages 4-6 and ages 7-10 – Farm Bureau Building 4 p.m. – Meet Fair Royalty, Youth Building 4:30 p.m. – Dog Demonstration, Showcase Stage 5 p.m. Bingo – Bingo Shelter 5 p.m. – Wisconsin Apples Culinary Competition 6:30 p.m. – Fair Night Photo Shoot 7 p.m. Bingo – Bingo Shelter 7 p.m. Modern Day Romeos, Grandstand 7:30 p.m. – Lunch Money Bullies, Activity Building 8:15 p.m. – Bella Cain, $10 Grandstand seating, $20 track seating Bring your own chairs for track seating.

Friday, July 31 4-H/FFA/Youth Day Noon to close – ride wristband for $20 8 a.m. – Judging, Jr. Poultry 9 a.m. – Judging, Jr. Beef, Sheep, Goats

10 a.m. – Horse Educational/Demo Day 11 a.m. – Judging, Jr. Sheep Noon – Open class ADGA Goat Show, Goat Barn 2 p.m. – Judging, Open Class Flower Arrangements 1 p.m. Bingo – Bingo Shelter 1 p.m. – Steve Meisner Polka Band, Activity Building 3 p.m. Bingo – Bingo Shelter 4 p.m. – Meet Fair Royalty, Youth Building 4:30 p.m. – Dog Demonstration, Showcase Stage 5 p.m. – And a Cherry on the Top Culinary Competition 5 p.m. Bingo – Bingo Shelter 5:30 p.m. – Antique Tractor Parade, Grandstand 6 p.m. – Truck and Tractor Pull, Grandstand 7 p.m. – Fair Idol Final, Runzheimer International Stage 7 p.m. Bingo – Bingo Shelter 7:30 p.m. – Stetsin & Lace, Activity Building

Saturday, Aug. 1 Noon to close – ride wristband for $20 9 a.m. – Lawnmower Racing, Grandstand 9 a.m. – Horse Show, Gymkana, Horse Arena 9:30 a.m. – Livestock Auction, Sale Arena (Beef, Swine, Goats, Lambs) • see schedule on page 8

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Two contestants seek the fair’s royal title Racine County Fairest of the Fair 2015 Wednesday, July 29 • 5 p.m. – Sale Arena Little King and Queen crowning at 3:30 p.m.

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here are only two candidates for the 2016 Racine County Fairest of the Fair crown this year – Jenna Franseen and Dormie Roberts.

Jenna Franseen Franseen is the daughter of Dave and Julie Franseen of Franksville.

She is a 2011 graduate of Case High School and attends the University of Wisconsin–Madison, majoring in marketing and international business. She served as president of the Madison Business Mentoring club.

Franseen also volunteers in the community as a member of the Wisconsin Alumni Student Board and has studied abroad in England and Cuba. She interned with the Dane County 4-H, planning the Youth Day at its fair for more than 1,000 children. She also interned with Case New Holland Industrial Capitol and is interning at Target headquarters in Minneapolis.

Franseen joined the Tucker 4-H Club in the third grade and spent 11 years in the program.

She held many offices in the 4-H program, including club president, county president and Racine County 4-H ambassador, as well as serving as chairman and co-chairman of a variety of volunteer and youth events.

At the Racine County Fair, she showed everything from rabbits to cake decorating over the years, also volunteering at the

petting zoo and represented the 4-H as an Outstanding Teen.

Dormie Roberts Roberts graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Platteville with bachelor’s degree in agriculture education in May. After graduation, she applied for the position of Alice in Dairyland, where she became one of the top-five candidates.

Roberts grew up in Burlington and was an active FFA member. She served as the chapter treasurer 2008-09, and as president in 200910. Through FFA and the Schaal Dairy Farm, Roberts was able to show a dairy heifer at the Racine County Fair for six years.

She also worked as a youth camp counselor at YMCA Camp MacLean.

Roberts interned with the UW-Extension in Racine County as the 4-H youth development intern, where she helped plan three different youth camps, organized events at the fair, and assisted volunteers at the county level.

She was an active participant at the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin Conference, where she had the opportunity to network with local producers about the dairy industry.

“With my passion for agriculture and my love for the Racine County Fair, I believe I would be the best candidate to serve as the 2015 Racine County Fairest of the Fair,” she wrote in her application.

Jenna Franseen Dormie Roberts

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• schedule from page 5 10:30 a.m. – Dog Demonstration, Showcase Stage Noon – Bingo – Bingo Shelter 1 p.m. – Log Sawing and Threshing Demonstrations, Antique Tractor Area 2 p.m. Bingo – Bingo Shelter 3 p.m. – Milk in the Bottle competition, Goat Barn 4 p.m. – Meet Fair Royalty, Youth Building 4:30 p.m. – Dog Demonstration, Showcase Stage 5 p.m. – Wisconsin Dairy Culinary Competition – Bring your own chairs for track seating.

6 p.m. Bingo – Bingo Shelter 7:30 p.m. – Koltrane, Activity Building 8:30 p.m. – Chase Rice, Grandstand, $10 Grandstand seating, $20 track seating.

Order your tickets for Saturday’s grandstand show online.

Bring your own chairs for track seating.

Sunday, Aug. 2 Noon to close – ride wristband for $20 Dollar Day –- all rides $1 off 8 a.m. – Garden Tractor and ATV Pull, Grandstand

10 a.m. – Horse Fun show – Costume Class 11 a.m. – Cake Decorating for 4 and 5 year olds, Park Pavilion 11 a.m. – Cream Puff Eating Contest, ages 11-18 and 19 and older – Farm Bureau Building Noon – Fur and Feather Sale, Small Animal Building Noon – Chocolate Dessert Contest, Park Pavilion Noon – Bingo – Bingo Shelter 1 p.m. – Hay Bale Throwing Contest, Dairy/Beef Building 1 p.m. – Log Sawing and Threshing Demonstrations, Antique Tractor Area 1:30 p.m. – Fun and Fashionable Sheep, Sale Arena 1:45 p.m. Favorite Pie Contest, Park Pavilion 2 p.m. – Demo Derby, Grandstand 2 p.m. – Bingo Shelter 2:30 p.m. – Pie Auction, Park Pavilion 3 p.m. – Chainsaw Carving Auction, Park Pavilion 4 p.m. – Meet Fair Royalty, Youth Building 4 p.m. – Bingo – Bingo Shelter 4:30 p.m. – Dog Demonstration, Showcase Stage 5 p.m. – Genesee Depot, Activity Building 6 p.m. – Demo Derby, Grandstand

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Modern Day Romeo’s, 7:15 p.m. July 30 Bella Cain, 8 p.m. July 30 Chase Rice, 7 p.m. Aug. 1 This year’s headliner at the Racine County Fair is Chase Rice, who performs on Saturday, Aug. 1, at 7 p.m.

The singer-songwriter, who, without a song on mainstream radio, saw his 2013 Ready Set Roll EP top the iTunes Country charts and when its titular single hit the radio waves, he watched it climb up the Billboard charts and hit Gold before it even entered the Top 20, ultimately peaking in the Top 5 and scoring Platinum sales.

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Bella Cain returns to the fair at 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 30.

Established in 2010, Bella Cain has become one of the largest and most “indemand” Top 40 country groups in the region. Equipped with their own tour bus, trucks, production and staff, they are performing more than 120 shows a year and playing in multiple states.

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Opening for Bella Cain is the group Modern Day Romeos. They play a mix of motown classics, classic rock treasures, metal anthems, 80s favorites, 90s gems, and the top hits of the 2000s.

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Members of the American Legion Bixby-Hansen Post 171 Color Guard – Union Grove, along with Boy Scouts from Troop 350 – Union Grove, and members of the Union Grove High School Marching Band, processed from Legion Park to the Union Grove Cemetery, in observance of Memorial Day.

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he Greater Union Grove Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to Union Grove. Established in 1838, Union Grove has been welcoming visitors for more than 175 years.

We’re so glad you’re here. We know you’ll enjoy your visit to the Racine County Fair. We hope you’ll extend your stay and return often to discover all of the great places to go and things to do in the community.

Union Grove is recognized for its peaceful surroundings, recreational opportunities and fantastic events and festivals. Not only are we the home of the Racine County Fair but also Great Lakes Dragaway, Southern Wisconsin Center,

Wisconsin Veterans Home, Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Shepherds College and many wonderful parks and sporting fields, and one of Racine County’s dog parks.

The fun doesn’t have to stop with the fair. Come back again to enjoy some of our popular events throughout the year.

Chamber corn booth Don’t forget to stop by the Chamber’s corn booth and get a delicious butter dipped ear of corn!

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To help plan your visit, check out the chamber’s website at www. uniongrovechamber.org, which has a complete listing of chamber members with Google maps to help you find your way around, as well as community events calendar.

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Children make jewelry with colorful plastic beads at the Union Grove Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2014 Great Pumpkin Chuckin Fest. This year’s event will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25.

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UNION GROVE offers ACTIVITIES year round Union Grove hosts family friendly events throughout the year. From the Super Saturday to the Half Point Historical Re-enactment to the Great Pumpkin Chuckin Fest, there’s something for everyone.

Farmers Market Tents dot the village square every Tuesday afternoon from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. announcing that the Union Grove Farmers Market is open for business.

Each week the market has new vendors including produce vendors who bring a variety of fresh-picked seasonal vegetables as they reach maturity, in addition to cut flowers, eggs, roasting chickens, and homemade jams, honey, honey sticks, wax and wax products.

There are also craft vendors and bake sales throughout the season.

Back to the Past car show The Back to the Past car show is Saturday, Aug. 8, in downtown Union Grove.

Main Street comes to life with the sounds of 50s and 60s music, the roar and rumble of Hot Rods, muscle cars, motorcycles, trucks and tractors. Dash

Plaques are given to the first 200 entries.

This year the event honors our Veterans.

Contact Tiger Heberling at (262) 9392160 or visit www.maxsecuritysys.com for more information.

This year, the club is gearing up to host Red Power Round Up coming in 2016.

For more information, visit www. fallharvestdays.com or contact Randy at (262) 878-0486.

Super Saturday Super Saturday is Sept. 12, and is a day dedicated to family, community, and fun. It’s a time when we as a community come together and celebrate everything that makes Union Grove special. And this one day a year is truly super! From live entertainment to 5K fun run, to a late night street dance, this day has it all. And we can’t forget to mention all of the great food and local business specials. People come from all over Racine and Kenosha County to take part in this annual event.

Find out why we call this day Super Saturday.

For more information visit ugsupersaturday.com

Great Pumpkin Chuckin Fest Great Pumpkin Chuckin Fest is 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 25.

New this year is the Best of the Midwest BBQ Cook-Off. This is a Kansas City BBQ sanctioned event. BBQ teams from all over will compete to see who will be the best of the Midwest!

Don’t forget to watch for the soaring squash. Pumpkin Chuckin contestants will build trebuchets, catapults or slingshots to launch an 8- to 10-pound pumpkin as far as they can. There is more to chuckin than just the mechanical elements. It’s about fun, community, sportsmanship, creativity, and entertainment.

The Pumpkin Chuckin event is proud to promote STEM skills; Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

Located at the Racine County Fairgrounds this event continues to feature prizes for the best costume, a pumpkin baking competition, a people’s choice chili

Fall Harvest Days Fall Harvest Days are Sept. 11-13 at the Racine County Fairgrounds in Union Grove. The event is hosted by the Southeastern Wisconsin Antique Power and Collectables Society.

competition, and games for the kids.

To learn more visit pumpkinchuckin.com Half Point Historical Re-enactment Re-enactors gather annually for a timeline event at the Racine County Fairgrounds the second weekend of October.

Visitors to this living history event see many eras portrayed in period costume.

Skills from the 18th and 19th centuries feature woodworking, toy making, spinning, weaving, bobbin lace and wood fire cooking.

Cannon fire demonstrations are provided by the Civil War’s Cushing’s Battery A. World War II is represented by various units including an Army Chaplin’s tent, complete with music from the 1940’s.

The intricate fashions of the Civil War are on display.

Public visiting hours are Saturday, Oct. 10, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Ample parking is available. There is no admission fee for this family friendly, fun and educational event. Sponsors are the Union Grove Lion’s and Kiwanis Clubs.

For a complete schedule of community events, visit www.uniongrovechamber.org.

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These sheep seem to be saying “I want to get out and see the fair.” The sheep were part of the Racine County Fair’s 2014 petting zoo – always a popular attraction at the fair. Last year’s fair had a record attendance with more than 100,00 people enjoying the festival.

JULIE ROSSMAN Racine County Fair 2015

2014 was a banner year for the fair By

Julie Rossman • CORRESPONDENT

A favorable week of weather made for a fantastic Racine County Fair in 2014, which took place at the Racine County Fairgrounds.

Attendance broke the 100,000 mark last year, with 100,514 passing through the gates. The total attendance in 2013 was 89,678.

In 2013, a rainy day on Friday kept fairgoers away, while 2014’s weather was good throughout the whole week, with the exception of a few rain showers late Sunday afternoon.

“The weather was pretty perfect,” said Scott Gunderson, president of the Racine County Agricultural Society.

In addition, Gunderson touted the great value fairgoers get for the price of admission. In addition to all the exhibits and animals, he said there’re six different free shows running throughout the fair, an antique tractor area with demonstrations, the Runzheimer Stage featuring free, live music all day , and much more.

“We offer a lot,” he said.

Last year was also a record year for the large animal auction and for the fur and feather sale. The large animal auction, featuring steers, hogs and lambs, raised a total

of $564,801 for Racine County youth, which was up $100,000 from the previous year. The fur and feather sale raised $49,695, which was up about 27 percent from the 2013 total.

Gunderson couldn’t quite put his finger on why the sales went so well, but he was appreciative of all the buyers at the fair.

“We have some great people who support the youth of the Racine County Fair,” he said.

Gunderson noted that many of the youth who sell animals at the fair, put the money towards a college education.

“There’s no doubt in my mind that this is the best sale in Wisconsin. We’re one of the largest animal fairs in the state,” Gunderson said.

In memorial There was some time set aside during last year’s fair for remembrance and tribute to three individuals who recently lost their lives, who all were involved with, and loved, the fair.

Marvin “Marv” Saltzmann, was a member of the Racine County Agricultural Society’s Board of Directors for 38 years, spending 10 years as President. He died in June 2013 at the age of 72. Family and friends gathered on the first

day of the fair, to dedicate a special memorial seating area in honor of Saltzmann, near the large animal buildings.

A special plaque sits on a large rock, which came from the Saltzmann family farm in Waterford. The plaque recognizes Saltzmann’s contributions to the fair and also reads, “It’s for the Kids,” which was a favorite saying of Marv’s.

“It’s a great tribute to Marv Saltzmann for all of his years on the fair board,” Gunderson said.

On April 20, Easter Day, the Racine County Fair family lost a young man who loved showing steers at the fair.

Greg Treffinger, of Waterford, who was 29, died in a motorcycle accident. He was the son of Tom Treffinger and Patti Beck, Waterford. Friends and family also gathered to dedicate a new memorial bench at the fair, in Greg’s honor.

Missy Kempken was just 21 when she lost her life to esophageal cancer on May 4. The daughter of Mike and Debbie Kempken, Burlington, Missy loved the fair and enjoyed weaving baskets and showing swine.

Friends and family held a special T-shirt fundraiser during the fair, to raise money for a memorial bench. In addition, it was announced during the swine show that a special memorial scholarship will be established in Missy’s honor.

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