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GOSHEN — There’s plenty to do and see at the Elkhart County 4-H Fair and this year’s attractions and events lineup is no exception.

Whether you’re hoping to catch a free show, learn more about wildlife or participate in one of the many contests that take place during fair week, fair officials have planned something for everyone.

Read below for a list of major (free) attractions, opportunities to share your talents and chances to learn something along the way.

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“We’re going to continue to develop the tram routes,” Zell said. “But for z What: 2016 Elkhart County 4-H Fair GOSHEN — If there’s a theme for now, things are running smoothly out the changes visitors will notice at the z Theme: “Let’s Pull Together for 4-H” there.”

2016 Elkhart County 4-H Fair, it’s z When: July 22 to July 30 At the gate, visitors can present progress toward making it easier to z Where: 17746 C.R. 34, Goshen their tickets on phones or other devicget in, around and out of the fairz Cost: $8 gate admission; children age 9 es, in printed form or can purchase a grounds, fair president Dr. Robert and under are free ticket from fair officials the traditional Zell said. z Parking: Free parking, enter through way. The system will work similarly to From a new entrance to designated Gate 7. Handicap parking available at how fairgoers with track seats for contram stops on the grounds, fair officerts entered the track last year, Zell Gate 2 and Gate 7. Tram service daily 8 cials say they hope it’s easier than said. a.m. to 11 p.m. ever before to spend more time enjoy“We’re hoping that will make getz Phone: 574-533-3247 ing fair food and rides and less time ting into the fair quicker and there are z Website: www.4Hfair.org waiting in line. z Not permitted: pets, weapons, alcohol, more options in terms of ways to buy The new entrance off C.R. 36/Colskateboards, roller blades, metal detectors tickets,” he said. lege Avenue, dubbed the C.R. 36 To buy tickets, choose the “Click to and soliciting.

South Gate by fair officials, is the first Buy 2016 Admission Tickets” section ever entrance into the fair from the on the fair homepage at 4hfair.org. south side of the grounds, Fair Gener- convenience of fairgoers, but also for Visitors are encouraged to print al Manager Bryan Blair said. Fair offi- public safety,” Zell said. their tickets or save them to their With fair tickets now available for cials began planning for the new smartphones or other devices prior to entrance several years ago. Last year, purchase online and download at home and trams available to take fair- arriving to the fairgrounds, Blair said. a bridge over Rock Run Creek was “We know the lines can get long as goers from the color-coded parking built and this year, a gravel drive was people wait to pay for tickets. The lots to the gate, getting into the fair added. ability to do that ahead of time should “A new entrance and exit at the fair- once you’ve found a parking spot eliminate some of that wait time, he grounds is something we’ve been talk- should also be a breeze, Blair added. said.

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From alligators to wolves and skydivers to a wild west show, here are a variety of free activities for visitors young and old.

Kachunga & the Alligator Visitors can watch as Kachunga, a real American Bushman, apprehends a ferocious man-eating reptile with his bare hands. Kachunga dismisses misleading issues about the American Alligator educating with real facts about the wild reptile. Shows will be offered at 3, 6 and 8 p.m. daily at the Family Entertainment Center.

The Butterfly Encounter Feed and enjoy hundreds of butterflies including six species at The Butterfly Encounter, located at the Jayco Family Fun Center. Visitors can learn about the life cycle of butterflies and how to fix a broken butterfly wing. The exhibit will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Dinner in the Park Enjoy fair food under the sail in Heritage Park. This event will feature music, magic and balloon artistry for children. Dinner in the Park will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Friday, July 22 and Saturday, July 23.

BMX Stunt Show Performers will wow guests with extreme, high-flying BMX stunts during public performances at 2, 5 and 7 p.m. Friday, July 22 and Saturday, July 23 at the basketball courts.

Skydivers Flag Demonstration Skydivers will descend thousands of feet carrying the nation’s flag as local students from area schools sing the national anthem.

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2016 FAIR BOARD PRESIDENT profile

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Dr. Bob Zell will serve as the 2016 Elkhart County 4-H Fair President.

Zell has been a veterinarian at the fair for more than 40 years and a board member since 2008.

Dr. Zell a big part of fair for four decades In 1972, Zell graduated from the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine with a Doctor of Veterinary GOSHEN — For more than 40 years, Medicine degree. local veterinarian Dr. Robert “Bob” Zell It was the summer before his final has played an important role at the year in veterinary school that Zell got Elkhart County 4-H Fair, helping hunhis first taste of Elkhart County while dreds of 4-H’ers with their animals. working for Dr. M.L. Weldy.

But this year, the longtime Nappanee Weldy, a well-known veterinarian and resident will set his gloves aside to Wakarusa native, served on the Elkhart serve as the 2016 fair president.

County 4-H fair board and helped Zell Zell grew up on a farm in Boone to become acquainted with the area.

County, Indiana and graduated from After graduating from veterinary Sheridan High School. school, Zell worked in Upstate New He was involved in Boone County’s York and then for Colorado State Uni4-H program and showed a variety of versity before moving to Elkhart Counanimals including dairy, beef, swine and ty in 1974. sheep.

It was around that same time that Zell Zell said he remembers most of the married his wife of 43 years, Laura. animals he showed, including the first Together, they had three children — year when he entered a short-horned Abigail, Eric and Annie — all who steer named “Snowball” and the four enrolled in Elkhart County’s 4-H proyears he showed his beloved Brown gram and were 10-year members.

Swiss Heifer calf.

It was in part his children’s participa“She was my favorite calf. I fed her tion in the program that led Zell back to every day and after she had a calf of her 4-H, but also his role as a local veteriown I milked her twice a day,” Zell said. narian.

In the dairy program, 4-H’ers can For many years, Zell worked as a show the same animal multiple years, solo practitioner for his own company, he explained.

Michiana Dairy Veterinary Service, For three years in a row, the calf which often resulted in him helping earned second place at the Indiana 4-H’ers with their animals during the State Fair. The fourth year, the calf won fair. first place — earning the grand champiIn 2008, Zell left his practice to join on ribbon Zell knew she deserved.

Goshen-based Dairy Veterinary & ManZell said he has always shared his agement Services. maternal grandfather’s love of animals The same year, Zell was appointed to and when he debated what to study in the fair board as a representative for the college, the choice was clear.

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an important role in launching the MirAbout Dr. Bob Zell acle of Life Calving Center, a popular annual exhibit at the fair. z Age: 70 As he met each of the 150-plus board z Education: Graduate of Sheridan High members, Zell quickly discovered the School and 1972 graduate of Purdue important role volunteers play in the University College of Veterinary Medicine fair’s success. z Family: Wife, Laura (Grannan) Zell; “These people are volunteering hours children, Abigail (Mike) Moran, Eric and hours and hours to be here and Zell and Annie (John) Polinski; two make sure this fair is a success,” Zell grandchildren, Maisie Moran, 7, and Will said. “If you figured the number of Moran, 9. hours people dedicate to the fair, it would be amazing.” z 4-H roles: Director of Elkhart County Looking ahead to the 2016 Elkhart 4-H Dairy Club, co-chair of the Miracle County 4-H Fair, Zell said he has many of Life Committee, chair of the 2016 of the same hopes and expectations as Bicentennial Celebration Committee, his many predecessors — a safe and member of Executive Committee, director fun experience for all. of Elkhart County Dairy Advisory Board, “I tell people my favorite day of the member of Nominating Committee, fair is the day of the Elkhart County 4-H member of Fundraiser Committee, Dairy Show when I see all of those kids member of Fair Foundation board. out there,” Zell said. z Employment: Doctor of veterinary The students might not think they medicine for Dairy Veterinary & change much from year to year, but as Management Services of Goshen. they learn and grow, the change is eviz President’s Baked Item choice: dent, he said.

Rhubarb Pie (no rhubarb cream or “When you’re a first-year 4-H’er you custard). just hope your calf doesn’t get away from you and run across the fairgrounds. But by the time you’re a 10-year member you think ‘Maybe I “It seems like just a couple of years could win this year.’” ago some of them didn’t know which Watching students grow in their abili- end of the cow was which and now ties and their sense of responsibility is they’re professionals.” what makes all of the hard work worthFollow Julie on Twitter @jbeer_tgn while, he added.

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From left, current Elkhart County 4-H fair board president Bob Zell, 2017 president Jill Garris, 2018 president Mark Kritzman and 2019 president Josh Culp.

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2016 ELKHART COUNTY 4-h FAIR BOARD

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Elkhart County 4-H Fair board members pose for a group photo at the fairgrounds. Members of the executive committee, with the exception of board member Dr. Robert Abel, far left, are seated in the front row. Executive Committee members include: director at large Jim Hartzell, extension educator and county extension director Mary Ann Lienhart Cross, director at large Dave Hahn, vice president Mark Kristman, president elect Jill Garris, president Bob Zell, treasurer Dewey Miller, director at large Josh Culp, director at large Ed Pippenger, fair foundation chairman Dave Holderman, fair board attorney Mike Christofeno and immediate past president Rich Utley. Not pictured is secretary Kelly Ropp. Other board members include: Jason Bailey, Joanna Barkman, Mel Barkman, Barney Beer, Natalie Beer, Ryan Beer, Keri BeMiller, Gabby Birr, Phil Blosser, Clint Borntrager, Lee Bowen, Emil Broni, Brent Carrick, Ed Chupp, Ronda Chupp, Rick Clark, Melissa Cloud, Mary Cripe, Mel Cross, Mike Cross, Dan Cunningham, Mary Dale, Gary Dean, Roger Duffy, Barb Dunker, Mary Eash, Sharon Edwards, Bert Egging, Jon Flickinger, Daryl Fradenburg, Brooke Gabriele, Jesse Garris, Paul Gayler, Brittany Geaugh, Bill George, Gale Gerber, Katie Gerke, Tad Gongwer, Judy Good, Monica Gould, Tim Graber, Sara Granberg, Bets Hahn, Rachel Henderson, Wendell Hershberger, Stephen Himes, Todd Hines, Jeryl Hochstedler, Pat Hochstedler, Bill Holdeman, Dave Holderman, Cathy Hoogenboom, Becky Hostetler, Trent Hostetler, Jon Howard, Ramona Huber, Fred Jessup, Cindy Kimes, Brandi Kitson, Wayne Kramer, Diane Kritzman, Meribethe Lawton, Anette Leer, Jack Lengacher, Alan Mackowiak, Bill Mattern, Jim Mattern, Robert McClane, Gerald Miller, Kevin Miller, Peggy Miller, Sheri Miller, Tim Miller, Dean Morehouse, Jerry Needler, Dorn Nichols, Mary Nisly, Mike Pennington, Sam Perri, Sue Perri, Diana Pinkerman, Tom Pinkerman, Kenneth Pletcher, Mike Pluimer, Jennifer Prough, DJ Rhoades, Bart Rich, Aaron Rink, Kate Rink, Kim Rink, Jan Robinson, Brad Rogers, Rod Rowe, Ted Sautter, Christine Schaubert, Harold Schmucker, Jerry Schwartz, Jerry Sellon, Kathy Seltenright, Dennis Sharkey, Randall Sharkey, Kathy Shewmaker, Terry Shewmaker, Mary Shroyer, Boyd Smith, Chad Stamm, Shelly Steury, Larry Struble, Gene Stutsman, Stuart Swihart, Doug Thorne, Brad Trenshaw, Bob Troyer, Eldie Troyer, Jeff Troyer, Marion Troyer, Renee Troyer-Campbell, Margo Unzicker, Cork Wagner, Mike Wagner, Diane Wheatley, Jessica Whickcar, David Williams, Jean Williams, Liz Wogoman, Phil Wogoman, Sharon Wogoman, Cliff Wolf, Tim Yoder and Tracy Zook.

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iNDIANA BICENTENNIAL

Fair to help celebrate state milestone

By SCOTT WEISSER Correspondent

GOSHEN — Happy birthday, Indiana.

This year marks 200 years for the Hoosier state. That amount of zeros is cause for celebration, and that’s what’s in store at this summer’s Elkhart County 4-H Fair.

The gala didn’t get off the ground overnight. Two years ago, fair officials applied to the Indiana Bicentennial Commission to have the Elkhart County festival be an officially endorsed Bicentennial Legacy Project. That approval came through during the 2014 fair, explained Robert Zell, this year’s fair president and chairman of the bicentennial committee.

Bicentennial-themed events are planned throughout fair week, which kicks off Friday, July 22. On Saturday, July 23 the Indiana Bicentennial Birthday Celebration — complete with cake and ice cream, no less — is set in Heritage Park.

The event begins at 2 p.m., and the

public is invited to attend.

The birthday party will include an appearance by an Abe Lincoln impersonator and a performance by Goshen-based folk-rock-Americana group The Tumbleweed Jumpers.

Zell also said a time capsule will be buried, adding that 4-H clubs have been invited to submit programs and other material from the fair to be included in the capsule.

“I don’t think we’ll wait 100 years, but we’re talking about opening it up in 25 years,” Zell said.

A bison is a key component of Indiana’s state seal, and as such the beast — of the fiberglass variety, at least — will be a guest at the fair.

United Way of Elkhart County is coordinating an art project in conjunction with the Indiana Bicentennial Commission and the state Association of United Ways. According to United Way, Elkhart County artists are decorating 5-foot-tall fiberglass bison replicas that will be displayed throughout the county.

One of the herd will be presented during the Heritage Park party. Zell

Foods in keeping with Hoosier heritage will also be featured.

“The first Saturday (of the fair), we have all kinds of special contests The party continues going on with old recipes for bread The bicentennial obser vance will making, candy and other foods,” continue at the fair after the birthLienhart Cross said. Other Home & day gala.

Family Arts events and activities Zell said that before each grandduring fair week include: stand show and during various 4-H • Friday, July 22, 3 p.m. — Rug shows, a blurb will be read about hooking why the bicentennial is being cele• Saturday, July 23, 3 p.m. — brated. Additionally, several events Native American speaker and exhibitions are scheduled at the • Monday, July 25, 3 p.m. — fairgrounds’ Home & Family Arts Bread making and apple butter Building to mark Indiana’s first two • Tuesday, July 26, 1 to 5 p.m. — centuries.

Wood car ving and wooden toys “We have a log cabin that was • Wednesday, July 27, 3 p.m. — built by Jim and Deb George,” said Corn husk dolls Mar y Ann Lienhart Cross, county • Thursday, July 28, 10 a.m. — Extension director. “They built it Spinning and weaving out of slab wood. It has a tin roof, • Friday, July 29, 3 p.m. — Butso it looks really authentic.” ter-churning and cornbread Count on some of the Home & The fair’s bicentennial committee Family Arts crew to show their includes Zell, Lienhart Cross, Rich state pride by dressing in period Utley, Jill Garris, Renee Troyergarb. “We have dust caps and Campbell, Pat Hochstedler, Kelly aprons and long dresses,” Lienhart Ropp, Shelly Steur y, Cathy HoogenCross said. boom and Jerr y Goshert.

also said that another bison may be “visiting” from the Logan Center in South Bend.

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SPECIAL DAYS

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In addition to National Dance Day, a number of additional special days will be held during the fair this year offering attendees various discounts, special offers, day-specific activities, etc. A breakdown of those special days and when they’ll occur is as follows:

• Free Day — Sunday will be a free day for all fair attendees. No tickets will be required to enter the fairgrounds. Rides open at noon and run through 11 p.m. Height restrictions will still apply for certain rides.

• Gospel Day — Sunday will also serve as “Gospel Day” on the Park Stage. Parking for church services will be available at Gate 1.

Friday, July 22

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Gina Willard, Millersburg, waves a flag during the veteran’s program at the 2015 Elkhart County 4-H Fair.

• Veterans Day — During Veterans Day, all veterans will be admitted free until 5 p.m. through Gate G. Veteran registration will take place at 8 a.m. at Gate G only. In addition to veterans, senior citizens age 62 and over will also be admitted free until 5 p.m. A special veterans’ program in honor of area veterans will also take place at 6:30 p.m. at the Free Grandstand.

• Education Day — During Education Day, all students are admitted free until 5 p.m. with a valid school ID. Attendees of Education Day are asked to enter the fairgrounds through Gate G. • Wristband Day — During Wristband Day, fair attendees may buy a $25 wristband allowing them to ride all rides between 12:30 p.m. and 11 p.m.

Height restrictions will still apply for certain rides.

Wristbands will be sold until 9 p.m. Pre-sale ride vouchers will be accepted.

Monday, July 25 • Disabilities Awareness Day — Disabilities Awareness Day begins at 9:30 a.m. with check in at the Activities Pad. Activities will begin at 10 a.m. throughout the Park Area and run through 2:30 p.m., followed immediately with Disabilities Awareness Awards on the Heritage Park Stage.

• Wristband Day — During Wristband Day, fair attendees may buy a $25 wristband allowing them to ride all rides between 1 p.m. and 11 p.m. Height restrictions will still apply for certain rides. Wristbands will be sold until 9 p.m. Presale ride vouchers will be accepted.

Tuesday, July 26 • Senior Citizens’ Day — During Senior Citizens’ Day, senior citizens age 62 and over will be admitted

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Themes Continued from 9 free until 3 p.m. Senior Citizens’ Day check in will run from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Corporate Picnic Tent.

Day-related entertainment will begin at 9 a.m. with Matt Walch and the Big Band Standards performing in the tent. Senior Citizen Cookie Baking Contest check in will run from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Home and Family Arts Building. Senior Citizen Talent Contest check in will take place at 10:30 a.m. at Park Sail, followed at 11 a.m. with the talent contest on the Heritage Park Stage. Judging for the Senior Citizen Cookie Baking Contest will take place at 11:30 a.m. in the Home and Family Arts Building.

Wednesday, July 27 • Kids’ Day — During Kids’ Day, all rides will cost just one ticket each between 1 p.m. and 11 p.m. The day will also feature multiple kid-friendly activities including frog jumping contests, scavenger hunts, crafts, games and health screenings running from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. A Super Special Kiddieland Wristband will also be available for $12 per person valid for all rides in Kiddieland only from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ride height restrictions for certain rides will still apply.

• Tobacco Free Day

Thursday, July 28 • Wristband Day — During Wristband Day, fair attendees may buy a $25 wristband allowing them to ride all rides between 1 p.m. and 11 p.m. Height restrictions will still apply for certain rides. Wristbands will be sold until 9 p.m. Pre-sale ride vouchers

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Friday, July 29 • Green Earth Education Day — During Green Earth Education, area groups and businesses will have an opportunity to educate the community on ways they can become more environmentally responsible and sustainable. Events for Green Earth Education Day will take place in Heritage Park from 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 30 • Wristband Day — During wristband day, fair attendees may buy a $25 wristband allowing them to ride all rides between noon and 6 p.m. Height restrictions will still apply for certain rides. Wristbands will be sold until 4:30 p.m. Pre-sale ride vouchers will also be accepted until 4:30 p.m. Rides will remain open until 11 p.m. at regular price.

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Erin Graber

Forty-three young women will compete for the title of 2016 Elkhart County 4-H Fair Queen this year. The queen contest is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. Friday, the opening day of the fair, on the grandstand stage.

Meet the 2016 queen candidates:

Erin Graber of Goshen is Miss Elkhart County 4-H Lamb Club.

She is a senior at NorthWood High School and plans to study accounting after graduating.

She was junior class president and is a member of the National Honor Society. She played basketball for three years and was also manager of the softball team for three years.

She is part of Yellow Creek Mennonite Church youth group and belongs to the Fellowship of Christian Students.

A nine-year member of 4-H, Graber is member of the Harrison Helpers 4-H Club and Lamb Club. She participated in food for three years and photography for eight years.

She is the daughter of Terry and DeLane Graber.

Laura Hanson Laura Hanson of Middlebury is Miss 4-H Kids 4-H Club.

She recently graduated from Northridge High School and plans to study prepharmacy at Ferris State University in the fall.

Hanson was a member of Student Council, the National Honor Society, the Science Olympiad team and played in jazz band and pep band in high school.

She volunteers at Love Way Therapeutic Riding Stables, Bristol Elementary School and at local blood drives.

Hanson is a 10-year member of 4-H. She is the daughter of Dan and Ginny Hanson.

Katelynn Hancock Katelynn Hancock of Wakarusa is Miss Elkhart County 4-H Dairy Club.

She is a junior at NorthWood High School and plans to participate in FFA. She has played trumpet with the NorthWood Red Regiment Marching Band

for the past three years. She plans to attend Purdue University to study veterinary medicine.

Hancock is an eight-year member of the Dairy Feeder Calf Club, a three-year member of the Dairy Club, a five-year member of Shooting Sports and a member of the Senior Division 4-H Dairy Judging Team.

Graber is a member of Wakarusa Missionary Church and CrossWalk Student Ministries.

She is the daughter of Sara Lechlitner and Michael Hancock.

Sydney Grahovac Sydney Grahovac of Elkhart is Miss Busy Bobcats 4-H Club.

She is a junior at Elkhart Memorial High School and plans to study nuclear engineering at MIT or Purdue University.

She participates in high school tennis, soccer and gymnastics. She was in the National Junior Honors Society and was the Student of the Year in 2011-12.

She is a member of the Busy Bobcats 4-H Club and has been a Junior Leader since 2012. She has served as recreation leader, secretary and two years as president.

She is the daughter of Mark and Michelle Grahovac.

Kylie Frauhiger Kylie Frauhiger of Goshen is Miss Elkhart County 4-H Swine Club.

She recently graduated from Northridge High School and in the fall plans to study nursing at St. Mary’s College of Notre Dame to become a nurse practitioner and work at Riley Hospital for Children.

Her high school activities included Student Council, National Honor Society, Spanish Club and varsity tennis team where she was named MVP and team captain in 2016 and most improved in 2014. She teaches summer tennis at Maplecrest Country Club.

Frauhiger is a 10-year member of Swine Club and a two-year member of Dog Club. She raised more than $18,000 from the sale of her 4-H swine that she donated to the Church Community Services Seed for Feed program.

She has played the piano for the past nine years and enjoys running.

She is the daughter of Kimberly and Steven Frauhiger.

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Mya Lorenz Mya Lorenz of New Paris is Miss Elkhart County 4-H Beef Club.

She recently graduated from Fairfield Jr-Sr High School and plans to study elementary education and Spanish this fall at Purdue University.

In high school she was a member of the National Honor Society, Expressions Outstanding Vocalist in 2014, Student Council, Key Club, FFA and choir, Advanced Chamber Choir, Fusion Show Choir and Expressions Show Choir.

She is a 10-year 4-H member who has participated in Beef Club, Swine Club, Lamb Club, ceramics, foods and consumer clothing.

Lorenz is a member of the Living Gospel Church youth group and has traveled to Cuba, Romania and Grenada on mission trips.

She is the daughter of Jeff and Kelly Lorenz.

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Jackie Yoder of Nappanee is Miss Union Township 4-H Clubs.

She is a senior at NorthWood High School and plans to study business at Indiana University South Bend after graduating next spring.

She attends Wakarusa Missionary and is active in

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Yoder is a nine-year member of the Panther Paws 4-H Club. Her main focus is photography projects.

She has been involved with the NorthWood Color Guard/Winter Guard for five years and the Dawning Generation for two years. She plans to try out for Winter Guard International this year.

Yoder enjoys taking pictures, dancing, performing and spending time with family and friends.

She is the daughter of Toby and Sharon Yoder.

Abbi Hawkins Abbi Hawkins of Middlebury is Miss Elkhart County 4-H Poultry Club.

She recently graduated from Bethany Christian High School and plans to study business at Eastern Mennonite University in the fall.

She is a 10-year member of 4-H, participating 10 years in Poultry Club, seven years in Saddle Club, two years in Rabbit Club, three years on the Junior Livestock Advisory Board, and one year as an apprentice on the Fair Board.

She worked on the yearbook staff her junior and senior years and played volleyball for four years, one year as captain. She won the Team Player Award in 2015. She was a teacher’s assistant in the family and consumer sciences classroom and served in the Student Government Association.

She volunteers at Love Way Therapeutic Riding Center and coaches middle school girls’ club volleyball.

She is the daughter of Dave and Cindy Hawkins.

Danielle Smith Danielle Smith of Goshen is Miss Goshen-Go-Getters 4-H Club.

She is a junior at Goshen High School and plans to study stage management after graduating.

She has been a manager for the wrestling team and cheered for football her freshman year. She involved in choir and worked backstage in musicals.

Smith is an eight-year member of 4-H, having served as recreational leader, health and safety officer and vice president. Her projects include photography, sewing and crafts. She also participated in Soup for Success, Salvation Army bell ringing and food packing. As a member of the Goshen-GoGetters, she helps with building setup and tear down for the fair.

She attends Grace Community Church and participated in mission trips to Philadelphia and Kentucky.

She is the daughter of Darin and Audrey Smith.

Alexis Stutzman Alexis Stutzman of Goshen is Miss Elkhart County Jersey 4-H Club.

She is a junior at Northridge High School and plans to study psychology or forensics after graduating.

She participates in Northridge Show Choir, Concert Choir and is active in the theater department. She is also involved in community theater.

Stutzman is active in two youth groups and has taken several mission trips.

She is a seven-year member of 4-H who shows dairy cows and previously showed llamas.

She is the daughter of Randy and Marlys Stutzman.

Brityna VanHooser Brityna VanHooser of Goshen is Miss Kind Clovers 4-H Club.

She is a junior at Goshen High School and plans to study graphic design at Grace College or Cedarville University after graduating.

She has played the violin since age 10 and lettered in orchestra her freshman year. She also participates in Drama Club and works on the school newspaper.

She is involved with Fusion Student Ministries at First Baptist Church, is involved with both the adult and teen worship teams, children’s church and the nursery. She was invited to the national competition for Teens Involved, an organization through Word of Life.

She sings at nursing homes, volunteers with Feed the Children and went to Denver, Colorado, to help the homeless.

She is the daughter of Brant and Angelina VanHooser.

Danielle Sheldon Danielle Sheldon of Elkhart is Miss 21st Century 4-H Club.

She is a senior at Concord High School and a member of the choir. She performed in the spring

musical for three years and has been a member of the speech and debate team and English Academic Super Bowl. She has played the piano for 10 years and performed with Premier Arts at the Lerner Theater.

Sheldon has been in 4-H nine years and is a member of the 21st Century 4-H Club. Her projects include vet science, baked goods, gift wrap and wearable arts.

She also serves as a Fair Board apprentice.

She attends Shepherd’s Heart Fellowship in Osceola and is a member of the youth group. As part of the church mission team, she traveled to Haiti, New York and Chicago, and plans to visit Puerto Rico this summer.

Sheldon is a third-year counselor for girls in first through sixth grades at Camp Mack in Milford.

She is the daughter of Joel and Tammy Victor.

Taylar McKinley Taylar McKinley of Elkhart is Miss Elkhart County 4-H Genealogy Club.

She is a senior at Concord High School and plans to study early childhood education for deaf and hearing-impaired children at Goshen College or Bethel College.

She has been in 4-H since 2006 in the GoshenGo-Getters 4-H Club, 21st Century 4-Hers Club, Crystal Valley Clovers 4-H Club and Genealogy Club. She is involved in shooting sports and serves as a fair board apprentice and a camp counselor at

Mini 4-H Day Camp.

McKinley is a member of Concord High School Concert Choir and Advanced Women’s Choir. She participated in Concord’s Potters’ Marathon for Riley Hospital for Children and is the science ambassador for Elkhart County for Teens Teaching Biotechnology.

At her church, she works with toddlers, in the nursery and helps with vacation Bible school.

She is the daughter of Bob and Pat McKinley.

Tori VanDiepenbos Tori VanDiepenbos of Syracuse is Miss Affairs to Remember.

She is a Fairfield Jr-Sr High School graduate and helped with the show choir, and was in the Sunshine Society, National Honor Society and was a cheerleader.

She is a junior studying hospitality and tourism management at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne, where she is a member of the women’s track team.

She is a member of Yellow Creek, Mennonite Church and also attends Nappanee Missionary Church.

She participated in 4-H 2006 to 2014 as a member of the Saddle Club and the Jacksonians 4-H Club.

She is the daughter of Jeff and Joy VanDiepenbos.

Kirsten Senn Kirsten Senn of New Paris is Miss Elkhart County

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She recently graduated from Fairfield Junior-Senior High School and plans to study agricultural business at Purdue University.

A member of the 4-H Saddle Club since 2006, she participated in the state and national Horse Bowl and Hippology, serves on the Junior Livestock Advisory Board, and was a Junior Leader at Horse Camp.

As a member of FFA, she participated in horse, livestock and soil judging, public speaking leadership and the world food prize contest. At Fairfield, she was a member of the National Honor Society and National Society of Collegiate Scholars. She is also is a member of the American Quarter Horse Association and American Quarter Horse Youth Association.

As a volunteer, she exercises horses for LoveWay, helped plant the 4-H Quilt Garden in 2012, and help with set-up at the state and county fairs.

She is the daughter of Bernie and Karin Senn.

Emily Miller Emily Miller of New Paris is Miss Jacksonians/Producers 4-H Club.

She is the daughter of Kenton and Margie Miller.

She recently graduated

from Fairfield Jr-Sr High School and plans to study agronomy at Purdue University in the fall.

In high school, she was in concert choir, Expressions and Fusion show choirs, performed in musical theater productions, ran long distance events on the track and field team and was a member of the cheerleading squad. As a member of FFA, she participated in soils judging, creed speaking and parliamentary procedure on the state and national levels.

She is an eight-year member of 4-H, participating in scrapbooking, Rabbit Club, Dog Club and Junior Leaders.

Laura Chupp Laura Chupp of New Paris is Miss Elkhart County 4-H Dog Club.

She is a senior at NorthWood High School and plans to study veterinary tech at Purdue University after graduating.

In high school, she has participated in choir and speech. She won the NorthWood Top Junior Art Award in 2015.

Chupp is president of the Dog Club, a former vice president and dog club trainer and a three-time 4-H State Fair champion. She rank third as a junior handler at the UKC National Invitational.

Owner and founder of Classic Canine Conduct, Chupp has provided general obedience and UKC dog show training and has given demonstrations at New Paris Lions Club and Beardsley House, Elkhart. She is the former trainer at Animal Aid Clinic South.

Chupp has studied piano for nine years and works

as an assistant secretary at Chupps Piano Service.

She is the daughter of Dennis and Carol Chupp.

Sarah Wilson Sarah Wilson of New Paris is Miss 4-H Fanatics.

She is a sophomore at Fairfield Junior-Senior High School and plans to study art at Indiana University, South Bend, and attend beauty college to become a cosmetologist.

She is a member of 4-H, Friends Against Drinking and Driving and the Future Homemakers of America. She enjoys drawing, painting and 3D art and has had her artwork published in an art magazine two consecutive years.

Wilson volunteers her time at Courtyard Healthcare Center assisting the residents.

She is the daughter of Amy Vargas.

Kimberly Blosser Kimberly Blosser of Goshen is Miss Friends and Neighbors Home Ec Club.

She is a home-schooled sophomore. She plans to become an emergency room phlebotomist after high school.

She is a member of Lamb Club and Shooting Sports. Her 4-H projects include gift wrapping and foods.

She is involved in the youth group of Grace Community Church and helps with the kindergarten ministry. She has also been involved in mission trips and Judgment House youth evangelism.

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She enjoys reading, music, watching sports, animals and being with friends and family.

She is the daughter of Anthony and Alicia Blosser.

Kayli Prough Kayli Prough of Shipshewana is Miss Awnings Unlimited.

She is a junior at Westview Jr-Sr High School and plans to study special education and athletic training after graduating.

She is a member of the Westview choir and cheer block, athletic training room assistant and basketball and softball manager. She was in the National Junior Honor Society and on the junior-high track team.

She is a member of Crystal Valley Clovers 4-H Club and has been the Media Club top salesperson.

She won the Elkhart County 4-H Achievement Award in 2013, Elkhart County 4-H Leadership Award in 2014 and Elkhart County 4-H Citizenship Award in 2015. She is part of the 4-H Fair Board apprenticeship program.

She helps in the nursery and attended 365 youth ministry at Pathway Assembly of God and volunteers at Bashor Children’s Home.

She is the daughter of Ryan and Jennifer Prough.

McKenna Maes McKenna Maes of Goshen is Miss Star Martial Arts.

She is a senior at Fairfield JrSr High School and is interested in marketing, psychology and business.

Her school activities include

Sunshine Society, Key Club and Women’s Show Choir. In 2014, she received the Northridge Invitational Women’s Show Choir Best Performer Award.

She was awarded the Outstanding English Student Award in 2014-15.

She takes voice lessons and participates in 4-H photography.

Maes is program director and an assistant instructor at Star Martial Arts and was 2015 state champion in forms, sparring, combat sparring and traditional weapons.

She is a member of the tech crew at Nappanee Missionary Church.

She is the daughter of Vernon and Jan Maes.

Elizabeth Nicolai Elizabeth Nicolai of Syracuse is Miss Elkhart County 4-H Goat Club.

She is a senior at Fairfield Jr-Sr High School and plans to study marine biology at Purdue University.

She joined 4-H in Elkhart County at the age of 10.

She has participated in Dairy Club, Dairy Beef Club and Goat Club.

She is a member of the Fairfield Choir and works part time at Pizza Hut. She is the daughter of Curtis Nicolai and Rhonda Esselstrom.

Gale Immel Gale Immel of Goshen is Miss Smoker Craft Inc. She graduated from Goshen High School and is a sophomore communications student at Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne.

She has been involved in 4-H for 12 years with Swine Club and the Goshen Go-Getters 4-H Club. She also served a two-year apprenticeship on the Elkhart County 4-H Fair Board.

Her projects included foods, sewing, health, fashion revue and cake decorating.

She owns a cupcake business and has played the violin for eight years.

She began swimming competitively in the second grade and is a certified lifeguard and swim instructor.

While in high school, she was on the varsity swim team and golf team.

She is the daughter of Christopher and Tonia Immel.

Amelia Hughey Amelia Hughey of Bristol is Miss Elkhart County 4-H Cat Club.

She is a senior at Elkhart Central High School and plans to study veterinary science at Purdue University.

She is a nine-year member of 4-H and has been on the Youth Board for four years. Her awards in Cat Club include champion, reserve champion and reserve grand champion and reserve for showmanship in 2014 and 2015. She was also awarded the Francis Hoff Memorial Award in 2014.

Hughey plays cello, guitar and piano and enjoys swimming, reading, writing, painting and photography. Her other interests include sewing and doing puzzles.

She is the daughter of Jim and Cheri Hughey.

Chaynie Belcher Chaynie Belcher of Wakarusa is Miss Knee Deep in 4-H. Belcher is a junior at NorthWood High School and plans to study ultrasound technology and become a social worker and work with young children and animals.

She is a NorthWood varsity cheerleader and was named most improved in softball. She also won the Dallas Bean Award.

She won first place with her FFA scrapbook and her 4-H sewing projects have been featured at the Indiana State Fair.

Belcher is employed by Formal Affairs.

She is the daughter or Rachael Brubacher.

Gabrielle Birr Gabrielle Birr of Nappanee is Miss Elkhart County 4-H Junior Leaders.

She graduated from NorthWood High School and plans to study psychology at Indiana Wesleyan University.

Since the third grade, Birr has participated in the Panther Paw 4-H Club, Goat Club and Junior Leaders. Her 4-H awards include the Superior Achievement Award, Elkhart County Soil and Water Conservation District 4-H Wildlife Award and the County Senior and Junior 4-H Achievement Awards.

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While in high school, she participated in basketball, cross country and tennis. Her memberships included the Future Farmers of America and Michiana Goat Breeders Association.

Birr attends youth and small groups at Wakarusa Missionary Church and helps with vacation Bible school. She volunteered at Feed My Starving Children, Faith Mission and was a fifth-grade Cadet Teacher at Woodview Elementary School.

She is the daughter of Greg and Dawn Birr.

Morgan Alexander Morgan Alexander of Bristol is Miss Eby’s Evergreen.

She is a junior at Fairfield Jr-Sr High School and plans to study agriculture education with a minor in forest management and equestrian training at Purdue University.

She is a member of the Waypoint Community Church youth group.

A nine-year member of 4-H, she is the secretary of the Horse and Pony Club, five-year member of Junior Leaders, Livestock Junior Leader and the 2016 youth representative of the Michiana Buckskin Horse Association. She was the 2013 Reserve World Champion in Showmanship for the International Buckskin Horse Association and the 2015 Buck-skin Congress Western Pleasure and Halter Reserve Champion.

She was part of the 2015-16 FFA State Soils Judging Team, 2016 National Soils Judging Team and the Horse Judging and Dairy Foods State Teams.

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Maddison Simpson Maddison Simpson of Goshen is Miss Nut Shoppe Inc. She is a senior at Goshen High School and plans to study physical therapy or nursing after graduating next spring. Her high school activities include cheerleading, Key Club, Student Council and prom committee.

Simpson is a seven-year member of 4-H and is involved with the Goshen-Go-Getters 4-H Club where she has participated in projects such as foods, sewing, wearable arts and gift wrapping.

Her hobbies include painting, baking, reading, dancing and playing guitar. She has worked as a sales associate at The Nut Shoppe Inc. since March 2014.

She is the daughter of Heath and Kelly Simpson.

Sydney Elphick Sydney Elphick of Goshen is Miss Elkhart County 4-H Pork Producers.

She recently graduated from Northridge High School and plans to attend Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis to study sign language interpreting.

Her high school activities include managing the varsity boys’ lacrosse team and cheerleading. She has been a competitive cheerleader at Indiana Ultimate for six years and is a two-time national champion for the senior level three division.

She is also a 10-year member of the Elkhart County 4-H Swine Club. She is currently employed as a part-time intern for Jayco in Middlebury.

She is the daughter of Terry and Stacey Miller and Randy and Casey Sizemore.

Rhianna Medlen Rhianna Medlen of Bristol is Miss Chroma Cars.

She recently graduated from Elkhart Central High School and plans to attend Indiana University South Bend to study forensic science and criminal justice.

Her high school activities include Student Council, art outreach program and cheerleading.

She is a nine-year member of Dog Club. Her hobbies include horseback riding, UKC showing, church activities, spending time with family and friends and traveling.

She is the daughter of Jerry and Maja Medlen.

Piper Malcom Piper Malcom of White Pigeon, Michigan is Miss Elkhart County 4-H Rabbit Club.

She is a sophomore at Constantine High School and plans to student veterinary science at Michigan State University after graduating.

Her high school activities include wrestling, basketball and choir.

Malcom is an eight-year 4-H’er including a three-year member of Poultry Club and a four-year member of Goat Club. She has also participated in archery for two years and was a contestant in the Battle of the Barns Goat competition in 2014 and 2015.

Her hobbies include volunteering at LoveWay and Best Friends Dogtown and singing and she won first place in the fair’s talent show.

She is the daughter of Mickey and Heather Malcom.

Cassidy Conrad Cassidy Conrad of New Paris is Miss Elkhart County 4-H Clown Club.

She is a senior at Fairfield Jr-Sr High School and is undecided about what she plans to do after graduation next spring.

Her high school activities include softball, concert and marching band, youth group, the spring play and German Club.

She is a member of the Jacksonians Producers and Clown Club.

Her hobbies include reading, painting, drawing, listening to music, watching movies and musicals and singing in the shower.

She is the daughter of Joel and Darla Conrad.

Emily Shields Emily Shields of New Paris is Miss Get Fit Get Healthy.

She is a senior at Fairfield Jr-Sr High School and plans to attend Marshall University or the University of Indianapolis to study biology for forensic anthropology after graduating.

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Her hobbies include reading, drawing, being outside, listening to music and making cheesy jokes.

She is the daughter of Jeff and Nicky Shields.

Mallory Fletcher Mallory Fletcher of Bristol is Miss Elkhart County 4-H Lloveable Llama Club.

She recently graduated from Northridge High School and plans to study industrial organizational psychology with a minor in music at Manchester University.

Her high school activities include Starlights Show Choir, Starlights company manager for 2015-16, Light Works tech crew member, co-vice president for the class of 2016, vice president of Student Council, soccer, golf, track and field and volunteering for the Special Olympics.

She is a nine-year member of Lloveable Llama Club and is currently club president.

She is the daughter of Jason and Nicole Fletcher.

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Megan Nunemaker of Nappanee is Miss Wayne’s RV Service.

She is a junior at NorthWood High School and

plans to study animal science and cosmetology at Purdue University after graduating.

Nunemaker is a nine-year 4-H member and is a nine-year member of Rabbit Club, a nineyear member of Dairy Feeder Calf Club, a five-year member of Cat Club, a three-year member of Swine Club, a one-year member of Saddle Club and a one-year member of Guernsey Club. She has also been involved with scrapbooking for three years.

She works at Nappanee Missionary Church and has been in dance for 11 years. She participated FFA Vet Science in 2016 and was a 2015 queen contestant.

She is the daughter of Glenn and Jill Nunemaker.

Torrie Mast Torrie Mast of Elkhart is Miss Success Martial Arts.

She recently graduated from Elkhart Memorial High School and plans to study elementary education at Indiana University South Bend.

Her high school activities include volleyball, softball, choir and student planning committee.

She is a member of Rabbit Club, Happy Hoosiers and Saddle Club.

Her hobbies include photography, barrel racing, running, horseback riding, singing, painting, cake decorating, sports, babysitting and cosmetology.

She is the daughter of Rob and Marie Mast.

Katie Beron Katie Beron of Elkhart is Miss Nelson’s Catering & Fundraising.

She graduated from Jimtown High School in 2015 and is currently a sophomore psychology major and business minor at the University of Indianapolis.

Her high school activities included DECA, tennis, Student Council, choir, show choir, color guard and she had the lead role in the 2015 school musical.

She was a 10-year 4-H’er and has participated in projects such as sewing, personality, photography, electric, fashion revue, foods and consumer clothing.

Her hobbies include dance, snowmobiling, bicycling, tennis and she is a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She has also volunteered at the Boys & Girls Club of Indianapolis, Jamestown United Methodist Church, LoveWay Therapeutic Riding and Trinity Lutheran Church She is the daughter of Bruce and Barb Beron.

Marjory C. Gongwer Marjory C. Gongwer of Elkhart is Miss Elkhart County 4-H Guernsey Club.

She recently graduated from Jimtown High School and plans to study pre mass communications with a focus in journalism at Indiana University South Bend.

Her high school activities included yearbook, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, choir and Feed My

Starving Children.

She is a 10-year 4-H’er and has been a member of Guernsey Club for 10 years and Junior Leaders Club for six years. She was president, vice president and the Guernsey Club representative on the Expansion and Review Committee and served as president and 4-H Corporation Board representative for Junior Leaders.

She is the daughter of Stephen and Judith Gongwer.

Jazmyne Creviston Jazmyne Creviston of Goshen is Miss Supreme Corporation.

She recently graduated from Goshen High School plans to study choreography and dance at Indiana University South Bend.

Her high school activities included seven years of marching band and winter guard, 13 years in Girl Scouts of America and she was a member of PACT, a group that mentors younger students.

She is a 10-year 4-H’er. She currently works as a human resources assistant at Supreme Corporation.

She is the daughter of Sean and Dee Creviston.

Kelsey M. Fish Kelsey M. Fish of Elkhart is Miss Lil G Photography.

She is a sophomore at Elkhart Memorial High School and plans to study to veterinary tech at Purdue University after graduating.

Her high school activities include symphony orchestra, veterinary assistant at the career center, youth group at Grace Bible Church and volleyball.

She is a member of Rabbit Club, Junior Advisory Board for Rabbit Club and the American Rabbit Breeders Association.

Her hobbies include traveling, hiking, camping, horseback riding, archery, surfing, singing and playing the violin, piano, guitar and cello.

She is the daughter of Greg Fish and Jamie Holdeman.

Kaylee Hoffer Kaylee Hoffer of Nappanee is Miss Fairmont Homes LLC. She is a senior at NorthWood High School and plans to study elementary education after graduating.

Her high school activities include cadet teaching and cheerleading and she has also volunteered as a coach for youth soccer and youth coordinator at Nappanee Public Library.

She played five years of youth soccer, one year of youth baseball and was in ballet for three years.

She is a nine-year member of Swine Club and is a 2017 Swine Club officer.

Her hobbies include painting and drawing.

She is the daughter of Josh and Julie Isbell and Brent Hoffer.

Madison Nicole Kenyon Madison Nicole Kenyon of Goshen is Miss Elkhart County 4-H Dairy Feeder Calf Club.

She is a senior at Northridge High School and plans to study biology/pre-med at the University of

Michigan after graduating.

Her high school activities include Student Council, National Honors Society and she was the coordinator of the Pennies for Patients fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma society. She has been a competitive swimmer for seven years and has been a member of the Northridge High School Girls Swim and Dive Team for three years.

She is a nine-year 4-H’er and has been involved with Swine Club for nine years and Dairy Feeder Calf Club for three years.

She works at Elcona Country Club as a lifeguard and gives swim lessons to young kids. She is also a coach for the Elcona Swim Team.

She is the daughter of Christofer and Tiffany Kenyon.

Kaitlyn Miller Kaitlyn Miller of Bristol is Miss RS Pallet Inc. She recently graduated from Northridge High School and plans to study nursing at Ivy Tech Community College in South Bend.

Her high school activities include studying certified nursing assistant prep and dementia care at the Elkhart Area Career Center.

She currently works at McDonalds in Middlebury.

She is a 10-year 4-H’er and has been involved in Kreative Kids 4-H Club for 10 years, Rabbit Club for 10 years and Goat Club for four years.

She is the daughter of Benjamin Miller.

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Six local women up for 2016 title THE GOSHEN NEWS

Six local women will seek the title of 2016 Elkhart County 4-H Fair Senior Queen during the annual competition.

This year’s competitors hail from Goshen, Wakarusa and Nappanee and all have volunteered their time in the community for many years.

The Senior Queen Pageant, now in its 38th year, will begin at 5:30 p.m.

Friday, the opening day of the fair.

The contest will be held on the grandstand stage.

Senior Queen Pageant candidates include:

Joan Bailey

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Joan Bailey of Goshen is sponsored by Penguin Point.

Bailey has been married to her husband Lowell Bailey for 51 years. They have three children, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Bailey has many interests, including counted cross stitch, crocheting, latch hook and all kinds of crafts. She also enjoys traveling.

She has been a member of the Elkhart County Extension Homemakers for 24 years and has served as a county president, and has been a member of numerous county committees including 16 years on the Home and Family Arts Committee.

Before retiring, Bailey was the manager of City News and Bookstore in the Market Centre.

She enjoys spending time with family and their many activities.

gifts for needy children and has helped raise funds for Riley’s Children’s Hospital earning herself a detailed tour of the Cancer Center at Riley’s.

She enjoyed a heart walk with her husband before he died of heart disease. She is a fairly active member of her daughter’s Relay for Life Team the past 13 years.

Chalk has been a member of the New Paris Brethren Church for over 30 years.

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Joan Chalk of Goshen is sponsored by Wal-Mart Supercenter of Goshen.

Chalk met and married her husband William Chalk in 1959 and together they had four children. Chalk passed away Sept. 15, 2004.

Today, Chalk also has 11 grandchildren, two step grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

She held two full-time jobs for about 19 years, working for Kreuter Manufacturing and Wal-Mart until the age of 70 when she retired from Kreuters.

Her hobbies including spending time with her family and friends and she loves to dance and listen to music.

As a young mother, she helped the elderly lady refurbish dolls for the Salvation Army for Christmas

Debbie George of Wakarusa is sponsored by Elkhart County Extension Homemakers.

She is married to Jim George and together they have two children and one granddaughter.

George enjoys sewing, crafts, antiques, music and traveling.

She also looks forward to the Covered Bridge Festival and rodeos.

Before retiring, George was a quality lab assistant at Lycro Products in Wakarusa and Cutting Edge Machine & Tool in New Paris.

She is a 10-year 4-H member and 30-year member of the Extension Homemakers. She is currently secretary of the Elkhart County Extension Board.

George and her husband are members of the Union Center Church of the Brethren where she

plays the piano and tends to the alter flowers.

She is also a member of the hand-bell choir at the Wakarusa United Methodist Church. She loves spending time with her granddaughter Maggie.

Gloria Moser Gloria Moser of Nappanee is sponsored by MapleTronics Computers.

She is married to Ed Moser and they will be celebrating their 44th wedding anniversary during fair week.

They have two children and two grandchildren.

Moser works at MapleTronics and enjoys gardening and exercise, as well as teaching the 3-year-old children at her church. She loves to read, walk and go antiquing in her free time.

She has worked at MapleTronics for 15 years and before coming to MapleTronics, worked at the Wa-Nee Community School Corp. for 15 years in its technology department.

Colleen Stoltzfus Colleen Stoltzfus of Goshen is sponsored by Lake City Bank.

She and her husband, John Stoltzfus were married and moved to Indianapolis in 1962.

Stoltzfus, who attended Goshen College, has two children and six grandchildren.

While in Indianapolis, Stoltzfus worked at American Fletcher National Bank and represented AFNB in the Indianapolis 500 Festival Parade in 1963.

The couple later moved to Iowa where Stoltzfus worked as an executive secretary for Steindler Orthopedic Clinic in Iowa City and office manager for Architects Hansen Lind Meyer in Iowa City and was a member of the Iowa Medical Managers Association as well as a notary public. She also served as music chairperson for her church, was assistant choir director and youth choir director and was a member of the steering committee for the capital fundraising campaign for the Performing Arts Center at Iowa Mennonite School.

Since moving to Goshen in 2007, Stoltzfus has volunteered at Ten Thousand Villages in downtown Goshen and has led music for worship at Silverwood Mennonite Church. She was a full-time caretaker for her husband until he passed away two years ago.

Stoltzfus is an avid sports fan and follows the Chicago Cubs and Iowa Hawkeyes. Her hobbies include biking, reading, gardening, sewing, crafts and music. She enjoys traveling and just returned from a trip to Spain and Morocco.

Janice Yoder Janice Yoder of Goshen is sponsored by Lucky Clovers 4-H.

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She is a graduate of Wakarusa High School and was married for 52 years. Yoder is the mother of two sons, eight grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren.

In addition to working at Goshen High School for 11 years, Yoder volunteers at IU Health Goshen Hospital, Greencroft Senior Health Care and is a tour guide for the Greencroft Community Center.

She also bakes cookies for church. She enjoys walking, riding bike and watching sports, her favorite of which is basketball.

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GOSHEN — When Ken Pletcher was president of the Elkhart County 4-H Fair Board in 1994, he had the important task of naming the grand marshal for the annual parade.

Now 22 years later, Pletcher has been selected to fulfill the same role and lead the 2016 4-H Fair Parade.

He was chosen by Elkhart County 4-H President Dr. Bob Zell.

Zell said he met Pletcher after being appointed as a representative for the Fair Advisory Board in 2008.

Today, both men serve on the Miracle of Life committee.

“I immediately really respected him and the example he set for all of us on the fair board,” Zell said. “I have appreciated his advice over the years.

He is an intelligent, caring man and has really helped me and others.”

Pletcher and his wife Thyra live in Goshen. He has been a fair board member for 30 years. He currently serves on the Fair Foundation and the Land Development Infrastructure committee.

“It’s a very honorary position and I’m deeply gratified to be selected as grand marshal,” Pletcher said. “I’m only 86 years old and I try to help wherever I can. I’m very supportive because I believe in 4-H.” Pletcher said he believes participating in 4-H helps youth develop good character, morality and ethics. He was a 4-H’er himself as a youngster in the mid-1940s.

“They (4-H members) tend to be better citizens as a result of being in

4-H,” he said.

His son was in 4-H along with a grandson and granddaughter.

‘Pulling together’

The parade is one small part of the fair experience, Pletcher said.

“It’s the grand opening of nine days of fun,” he said. “It takes all of us (the fair board) pulling together. It’s teaching teamwork and pulling together.”

Pletcher said plans for this year’s fair began at least two years ago and plans are already in the making for future fairs down the road.

“We strive to make the fair better every year,” he said. “It’s a continual process. We have a Long Range Committee that makes plans that can be changed if need be...There’s a lot of work behind the scenes. We call it the fun fair for everyone, young and old.”

Pletcher said he admires 4-H club volunteers, and those who represent their club on the fair board, adding that it is important for youth who live in the city and not on a farm to have representation for 4-H involvement as well.

“I’m an advocate for 4-H,” he said, smiling.

Pletcher said the fair board and committees work together to raise funds for many facets of the fair, because it takes a lot of fundraising to make things happen.

“It takes good people and they make you look good,” he said.

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Plenty of fun scheduled for kids the live birth while visiting the Miracle of Life Calving Center. Both events take place from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day.

GOSHEN — From the giant Corn Young MacDonald’s Barn in the Box to the young McDonald’s Farm to Youth Ag Center is always a popular the world of butterflies at the Butterfly exhibit for families to visit and so is Encounter, there’s a wide offering of entering the world of butterflies at the free daily activities for kids during the Butterfly Encounter. Feed and enjoy 2016 Elkhart County 4-H Fair.

Beginning Friday until the end of the hundreds of butterflies, including six fair nine days later, the Premier Farm to different species. They can watch educational demonstrations on the life cycle Market Driving Course provides chilof butterflies and learn how to fix a brodren from toddlers to 8-year-olds the opportunity to ride from the farm to the ken butterfly wing in the Jayco Family market stand to deliver their produce in Fun Center from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

There are agri-magic shows two to the Youth Ag Ed tent from 9 a.m. to 9 three times a day for children to figure p.m. out the tricks.

On the way back to the farm, kids Dinner in the Park is an event that can wash their vehicle by driving families can enjoy together with special through a misting tent on their way groups from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday back to the farm, said Diane Wheatley, and Saturday evenings under the sail in Elkhart County 4-H Fair board memHeritage Park. ber. She is also a member of the Park “Bring and enjoy your favorite fair Programming committee, Kid’s Day food, listen to live music in the park,” activities, driving school and Youth Wheatley said, “and kids can enjoy Agricultural Education committee. magic and balloon artistry.”

The giant Corn Box is like a large Kids can take part in youth talent sandbox only filled with cracked corn shows Tuesday and Wednesday or try and a must-do for every kid who visits their strength at a pedal power tractor the fair. While in the Youth Ag Education Center, youth can also learn about pull Thursday as well as making their

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Ian Campagnali, 9, Elkhart, attempts to blow a bubble during Kids Day Wednesday at the 2015 Elkhart County 4-H Fair.

own paper airplane to compete in a flying contest Friday, Wheatley added.

In the Youth Ag area, kids will be able to make a healthy snack to eat during the day and can try their hand at being a chef and tasting their own pizza at 11 a.m. or 2 p.m.

Kids Day

Frog jumping, a pool noodle toss and GaGa ball along with a treasure hunt and racing games are some of fun activities and events offered during Kids’ Day at Heritage Park.

Here is a complete schedule of events: z 8:30 a.m. — Frog Jump Youth-1st Competition check in at Activities Pad z 9 a.m. — Frog Jump Youth (ends at 10:30 a.m.) at Activities Pad z 9 a.m. — Registration open for CVS Kids Day Events at Heritage Park z 9 a.m. — Anthem “Path to Health” Treasure Hunt (ends at 3 p.m.) at Heritage Park z 9 a.m. — Scavenger Hunt Stop (ends at 3 p.m.) at IU Health Goshen Plaza z 9 a.m. — 4-H Scavenger Hunt with

map at registration (ends at 3 p.m.) at Heritage Park

z 1 p.m. — All Carnival Rides open z 1 p.m. — Meet the South Bend Cubs

z 9:45 a.m. — Kids’ Contest: Big Bouncy Ball Race at Park Sail

Mascot, Stu (ends at 3 p.m.) at Heritage Park

z 10 a.m. — Kids’ Contest: Three Legged Race at Park Sail

z 1:15 p.m. — Kids’ Contest: Pool Noodle Toss at Park Sail

z 10 a.m. — Learn, Play and Win at the 4-H Dairy Barn (ends at 1 p.m.) at 4-H Dairy Barn

z 1:45 p.m. — Kids’ Contest: Pool Noodle Target Throw at Park Sail

z 10 a.m. — Crafts with the Poultry Club

(ends at 2 p.m.) at Poultry Barn

z 10 a.m. — Cat Activities for Kids Day (ends at 2 p.m.) at 4-H Cat/Dog Bldg.

z 2 p.m. — Chef Demonstration at Youth Ag Ed Tent z 2 p.m. — Kids’ Contest: Potato Sack Race at Park Sail

z 10 a.m. — Dog Activities for Kids Day

z 2:15 p.m. — Kids’ Contest: Watermelon Roll at Park Sail

z 10:30 a.m. — Kids’ Contest: GaGa Ball

z 2:45 p.m. — Bad Entertainment Dance Team at Heritage Park Stage

z 11 a.m. — Chef Demonstration at Youth Ag Ed Tent

z 3:15 p.m. — Treasure Hunt, Lincoln Ave. Bicycles and Razor Scooters Drawing (you must be present to win) at Heritage Park Stage

(ends at 2 p.m.) at 4-H Cat/Dog Bldg. (ages 6 and older) at Heritage Park

z 11 a.m. — Snacks in the Garden (ends at 1 p.m.) at Young MacDonalds Farm z 11:15 a.m. — Kids’ Contest:

z 3:15 p.m. — 4-H Scavenger Hunt Prize Drawing at Heritage Park Stage

z 11:30 a.m. — Robin’s School of Dance

z 3:30 p.m. — 4-H Performing Arts Winner Performance at Heritage Park Stage

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z Noon — Treasure Hunt, Lincoln Ave. Bicycles and Razor Scooters Drawing (you must be present to win) at Heritage Park Stage z 12:30 p.m. — Kids’ Contest: Big Bouncy Ball Race at Park Sail z 12:30 p.m. — Inspire Athletics Gymnastics Demonstration at Heritage Park Stage

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2016 Elkhart county 4-H fair day-by-day schedule FRIDAY, JULY 22 VETERANS DAY & EDUCATION DAY Veterans admitted free until 5 p.m. (Enter at Gate G); senior citizens (age 62 and over) admitted free until 5 p.m.; Education Day admitted free until 5 p.m. with school I.D. (Enter at Gate G) 8 a.m. — Veterans registration, Gate G Only 8 a.m. — VETERANS’ DAY (Free admission ends at 5 p.m.)

8:30 a.m. — GATES OPEN 8:30 a.m. — 2016 Elkhart County 4-H Fair officially opens with ribbon cutting by Fair Board President Dr. Robert Zell, entrance to Heritage Park 9 a.m. — Home & Family Arts Building, Ag Hall, 4-H Exhibits opens 9 a.m. — Screenings: joint/balance, memory, diabetic foot, blood pressure, low back exercises & stretching (ends at 5 p.m.), IU Health Goshen Plaza 9 a.m. — Antique Tractor/Machinery display (closes at dusk), Gate G 9 a.m. — Miniature horses on display (closes at 9 p.m.), Farmstead Barn 9 a.m. — Miracle of Life Calving Center (closes at 9 p.m.), Youth Ag Center 9 a.m. — Giant Corn Box (closes at 9 p.m.), Youth Ag Garden 9 a.m. — Young MacDonald’s Farm opens (closes at 9 p.m.)

9 a.m. — Butterfly Encounter opens (closes at 9 p.m.), Jayco Family Fun Center 10 a.m. — Open Class Midwest Guernsey Classic, Ayrshire & Brown Swiss, B/D Arena 10 a.m. — EDUCATION DAY begins (ends at 4 p.m.), Heritage Park

10 a.m. — 4-H Fair Museum opens,(closes at 6 p.m.)

10 a.m. — Premier Farm to Market Driving Course opens (ends at 9 p.m.), Youth Ag Ed Tent 11 a.m. — Commercial Exhibit Buildings open 12:30 p.m. — Carnival rides in operation 1 p.m. — 4-H Rabbit Club Costume Contest, 4-H Rabbit Barn 1 p.m. — 4-H Dog Agility Judging, 4-H Cat/Dog Bldg.

1 p.m. — Master Gardener Talk, Ag Hall 1 p.m. — The Agri-Magic Show, Youth Ag Ed Tent 1 p.m. — 43rd Annual Cheerleading contest, Free Grandstand 1 p.m. — Craft Potpourri, Home & Family Arts Bldg.

1 p.m. — PNC Mobile Learning Adventure (closes at 7 p.m.), South of Bldg. A 2 p.m. — BMX Stunt Show, Basketball Courts 2:30 p.m. — Master Gardener Talk, Ag Hall 3 p.m. — The Agri-Magic Show, Youth Ag Ed Tent 3 p.m. — Rug Hooking, Home & Family Arts Bldg.

3 p.m. — Kachunga & The Alligator Show, Family Entertainment Center 3 p.m. — 4-H Rabbit Club Ambassador Contest Breed ID and Knowledge Test, 4-H Rabbit Barn 4 p.m. — Master Gardener Talk, Ag Hall 4 p.m. — Craft Potpourri, Home & Family Arts Bldg.

5 p.m. — Commercial Exhibits Judged 5 p.m. — 4-H Swine Gilt Judging, S/S Arena 5 p.m. — BMX Stunt Show, Basketball Courts 5 p.m. — The Agri-Magic Show, Youth Ag Ed Tent 5:30 p.m. — 38th Anniversary of the Senior

Queen Pageant, Free Grandstand 5:30 p.m. — Draft Horse Team Hitched, Draft Horse Barn 5:30 p.m. — Dinner in the Park (ends at 8:30 p.m.), Heritage Park 5:30 p.m. — Whistle Pigs Band, Heritage Park Stage 6 p.m. — Kachunga & The Alligator Show, Family Entertainment Center 6 p.m. — 4-H Poultry Showmanship, 4-H Poultry Barn 6:30 p.m. — Veterans Day program, Free Grandstand 6:30 p.m. — Horseshoe Pitching Contest, Horseshoe Courts 7 p.m. — Draft Horse Hitch Team Drives on track (Time is approximate), Free Grandstand 7 p.m. — BMX Stunt Show, Basketball Courts 7 p.m. — The Indigos, Heritage Park Stage 7:30 p.m. — Balloon Chase, leaves from infield 7:30 p.m. — Open Class Swine Carcass Show, S/S Arena 8 p.m. — Fair Queen Contest, free grandstand 8 p.m. — Kachunga & The Alligator Show, Family Entertainment Center 9 p.m. — Home & Family Arts Bldg, 4-H Exhibits close 9:45 p.m. — Balloon Glow (Time is approximate), Free Grandstand 10 p.m. — Commercial Exhibits close

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8:30 a.m. — GATES OPEN 8:30 a.m. — Registration for Cornhole Contest, Horseshoe Courts 9 a.m. — Cornhole Contest, Horseshoe Courts 9 a.m. — Judging begins for Open ARBA Youth Show, 4-H Rabbit Barn 9 a.m. — Home & Family Arts Building, Ag Hall, 4-H Exhibits open 9 a.m. — 4-H Poultry Judging, 4-H Poultry Barn 9 a.m. — Strongman Competition, Farmstead Barn 9 a.m. — 4-H Beef Showmanship (Senior followed by Junior), Beef/Dairy Arena 9 a.m. — Screenings - vascular leg, echocardiogram (ends at noon), IU Health Goshen Plaza 9 a.m. — Nutrition Screening (ends at 1 p.m.), IU Health Goshen Plaza 9 a.m. — Cardiovascular self-risk assessment, blood pressure screening, tobacco cessation (ends at 5 p.m.), IU Health Goshen Plaza 9 a.m. — Antique Tractor / Machinery Display (closes at dusk), Gate G 9 a.m. — Miniature Horses on Display (closes at 9 p.m.), Farmstead Barn 9 a.m. — Miracle of Life Calving Center (closes at 9 p.m.), Youth Ag Center 9 a.m. — Giant Corn Box (closes at 9 p.m.), Youth Ag Garden 9 a.m. — Young MacDonald’s Farm opens (closes at 9 p.m.)

9 a.m. — Butterfly Encounter opens (closes at 9 p.m.), Jayco Family Fun Center 10 a.m. — 4-H Fair Museum opens (closes at 6

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10 a.m. — Premier Farm to Market Driving Course opens (ends at 9 p.m.), Youth Ag Ed Tent 10:15 a.m. — 43rd Annual Northern Classic Open Show (time is approximate); Open Heifer Show; 1/2 hour break followed by Open Steer Show, Beef/ Dairy Arena 10:30 a.m. — Open Class Sheep Show, 4-H Lamb Barn 11 a.m. — Commercial Exhibit Buildings open 11 a.m. — Harness racing featuring the 3-yearold Classic XXVI, Free Grandstand 11 a.m. — The Agri-Magic Show, Youth Ag Ed Tent 11 a.m. — Indiana Sugar Cream Pie Special Contest Check-In (ends at 11:45 p.m.), Home & Family Arts Bldg.

11 a.m. — Bicentennial Food Contest Check-In (ends at 11:45 p.m.), Home & Family Arts Bldg.

11:30 a.m. — Arm wrestling registration, Activities Pad Noon — Carnival rides in operation Noon — Indiana Sugar Cream Pie judging, Home & Family Arts Bldg.

Noon — Bicentennial Food Contest judging, Home & Family Arts Bldg.

12:30 p.m. — Arm wrestling begins (ends at 2 p.m.), Activities Pad 12:30 p.m. — Registration for cornhole contest, Horseshoe Courts 1 p.m. — Cornhole contest, Horseshoe Courts 1 p.m. — The Agri-Magic Show, Youth Ag Ed Tent 1 p.m. — Master Gardener Talk, Ag Hall 1 p.m. — 4-H Saddle Club Jumping, 4-H Saddle Club Arena 1 p.m. — Craft Potpourri (ends at 3 p.m.), Home & Family Arts Bldg.

1 p.m. — Screenings - vascular leg, echocardiogram (ends at 4 p.m.), IU Health Goshen Plaza 1 p.m. — PNC Mobile Learning Adventure (closes at 9 p.m.), South of Bldg. A 2 p.m. — BMX Stunt Show, Basketball Courts 2 p.m. — The Agri-Magic Show, Youth Ag Ed Tent 2 p.m. — Indiana Bicentennial Birthday Celebration Time Capsule & Bicentennial Bison Presentation, Heritage Park Stage 2:30 p.m. — Bicentennial Birthday Celebration: Abe Lincoln, Heritage Park Stage 3 p.m. — Bicentennial Birthday Celebration: The Tumbleweed Jumpers, Heritage Park Stage 3 p.m. — Kachunga & The Alligator Show, Family Entertainment Center 4 p.m. — Commercial Exhibits Awards, Heritage Park Stage 4 p.m. — Master Gardener Talk, Ag Hall 4 p.m. — Craft Potpourri (ends at 6 p.m.), Home & Family Arts Bldg.

4:30 p.m. — Year of the Carrot Check In, Home & Family Arts Bldg.

5 p.m. — Year of the Carrot Judging, Home & Family Arts Bldg.

5 p.m. — 4-H Saddle Club Dressage, 4-H Saddle Club Arena 5 p.m. — BMX Stunt Show, Basketball Courts 5 p.m. — The Agri-Magic Show, Youth Ag Ed Tent 5:30 p.m. — Draft Horse Team Hitched, Draft Horse Barn 5:30 p.m. — BSU Charlie Cardinal (ends at 6:30 p.m.), Heritage Park 5:30 p.m. — Dinner in the Park (ends at 8:30 p.m.), Heritage Park 5:30 p.m. — Kris Brownlee Jazz, Heritage Park

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Schedule Continued from 29 Stage 6 p.m. — Kachunga & The Alligator Show, Family Entertainment Center 6:30 p.m. — Horseshoe Pitching Contest, Horseshoe Courts 7 p.m. — The Tumbleweed Jumpers, Heritage Park Stage 7 p.m. — BMX Stunt Show, Basketball Courts 7 p.m. — Draft Horse Hitch Team Drives on track (Time is approximate), Free Grandstand 7:30 p.m. — Balloon Chase, leaves from Infield 7:55 p.m. — National Anthem - NorthWood High School & Skydivers Fly In U.S. Flag, Free Grandstand 8 p.m. — CONCERT: FOREIGNER, FREE GRANDSTAND 8 p.m. — Kachunga & The Alligator Show, Family Entertainment Center 9 p.m. — Home & Family Arts Bldg, 4-H Exhibits, Ag Hall close 9:45 p.m. — RAIN DATE - Balloon Glow (Time is approximate), Free Grandstand 10 p.m. — Commercial Exhibits close

SUNDAY, JULY 24 6:45 a.m. — Balloon Chase, leaves from Infield 8 a.m. — Catholic Mass, Heritage Park Stage 9 a.m. — Ag Hall opens 9 a.m. — Antique Tractor / Machinery Display opens (closes at dusk), Gate G 9 a.m. — Miniature Horses on Display (closes at 9 p.m.), Farmstead Barn

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9 a.m. — Miracle of Life Calving Center (closes at 9 p.m.), Youth Ag Center 9 a.m. — Giant Corn Box (closes at 9 p.m.), Youth Ag Garden 9 a.m. — Young MacDonald’s Farm opens (closes at 9 p.m.)

9 a.m. — Butterfly Encounter (closes at 9 p.m.), Jayco Family Fun Center 10 a.m. — Premier Farm to Market Driving Course (rnds at 9 p.m.), Youth Ag Ed Tent 10:30 a.m. — Youth Fun Run check in (ends at 11:30 p.m.), Corporate Picnic Tent 10:30 a.m. — Protestant Worship, Heritage Park Stage 11 a.m. — Road Run Check In (ends at 12:30 p.m.), Corporate Picnic Tent 11 a.m. — The Agri-Magic Show, Youth Ag Ed Tent Noon — Commercial Exhibits open Noon — 4-H Exhibits open Noon — Carnival Rides in operation Noon — Youth Fun Run, Track Area Noon — Screenings - skin cancer risk, blood pressure, info-general cancer , cervical, cancer; survivor network, gardasil, lung cancer risk, tobacco cessation (ends at 5 p.m.), IU Health Goshen Plaza 1 p.m. — Educational demonstration about sheep shearing, 4-H Lamb Barn 1 p.m. — Home & Family Arts Bldg. opens 1 p.m. — Craft Potpourri (ends at 3 p.m.), Home & Family Arts Bldg.

1 p.m. — PNC Mobile Learning Adventure (closes at 7 p.m.), South of Bldg. A 1:20 p.m. — Parade 5,000 Road Run - 36th Anniversary, Rogers Park/Starting Line 1:30 p.m. — PARADE steps off from Linway

Plaza, Downtown Goshen 2 p.m. — The Woodsmen Quartet, Heritage Park Stage 2 p.m. — The Agri-Magic Show, Youth Ag Ed Tent 2:15 p.m. — PARADE passes Grandstand, Free Grandstand 3 p.m. — Educational Demonstration about Sheep Shearing, 4-H Lamb Barn 3 p.m. — 3rd Row Boys, Heritage Park Stage 3 p.m. — Kachunga & The Alligator Show, Family Entertainment Center 3 p.m. — 4-H Goat Showmanship, S/S Arena 4 p.m. — Sunday Drive, Heritage Park Stage 4 p.m. — The Agri-Magic Show, Youth Ag Ed Tent 4 p.m. — Craft Potpourri (ends at 6 p.m.), Home & Family Arts Bldg.

4 p.m. — 4-H Fair Museum opens (closes 7 p.m.)

4:45 p.m. — 4-H 10-Year Member Recognition Awards & Indiana Foundation Scholarship, Free Grandstand 5 p.m. — The Woodsmen Quartet, Heritage Park Stage 6 p.m. — Kachunga & The Alligator Show, Family Entertainment Center 6 p.m. — 4-H Saddle Club Contesting- Barrels, Keyhole, 4-H Saddle Club Arena 6 p.m. — 4-H 10-Year Member Dinner, Corporate Picnic Tent 6 p.m. — The Agri-Magic Show, Youth Ag Ed Tent 6 p.m. — 3rd Row Boys, Heritage Park Stage 7 p.m. — Sunday Drive, Heritage Park Stage 7:55 p.m. — National Anthem & Skydivers Fly in U.S. Flag, Free Grandstand 8 p.m. — CONCERT: BUILDING 429, FREE GRANDSTAND 8 p.m. — Kachunga & The Alligator Show, Family Entertainment Center

9 p.m. — Home & Family Arts Bldg, 4-H Exhibits, Ag Hall close 10 p.m. — Commercial Exhibits close

MONDAY, JULY 25 DISABILITIES AWARENESS DAY Wristband Day Buy a $25 Wristband Ride from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m.

8 a.m. — 4-H Goat Judging, S/S Arena 8:30 a.m. — GATES OPEN 9 a.m. — 4-H Llama Showmanship Judging, Beef/Dairy Arena 9 a.m. — Home & Family Arts Building, Ag Hall, 4-H Exhibits open 9 a.m. — 4-H Saddle English Halter & Performance, 4-H Saddle Club Arena 9 a.m. — Pediatric Development (0-10 years), tobacco cessation, blood pressure home medical display (ends at 5 p.m.), IU Health Goshen Plaza 9 a.m. — Antique Tractor/Machinery Display (closes at dusk), Gate G 9 a.m. — Miniature Horses on Display (closes at 9 p.m.), Farmstead Barn 9 a.m. — Miracle of Life Calving Center (closes at 9 p.m.), Youth Ag Center 9 a.m. — Giant Corn Box (closes at 9 p.m.), Youth Ag Garden 9 a.m. — Young MacDonald’s Farm opens (closes at 9 p.m.)

9 a.m. — Butterfly Encounter (closes at 9 p.m.), Jayco Family Fun Center 9:30 a.m. — Disabilities Awareness Day Check In, Activities Pad 10 a.m. — DISABILITIES AWARENESS DAY (ends at 2:30 p.m.), All Park Area 10 a.m. — 4-H Fair Museum opens (closes at 6 p.m.)

10 a.m. — Premier Farm to Market Driving Course opens (ends at 9 p.m.), Youth Ag Ed Tent 11 a.m. — Commercial Exhibit Buildings open 11 a.m. — HARNESS RACING, Free Grandstand 11 a.m. — Cooking Class with Kids, Youth Ag Tent 11 a.m. — Dairy Delicious Check In (ends at 11:45 a.m.), Home & Family Arts Bldg.

Noon — 4-H Dairy Cattle Clipping Contest (Senior Division), 4-H Dairy Barn Noon — Dairy Delicious Judging, Home & Family Arts Bldg.

Noon — Active Aging Exercises for a Better Brain (ends at 1 p.m.), IU Health Goshen Plaza Noon — Disability Skill Events (Ends at 2 p.m.), Heritage Park 1 p.m. — Carnival Rides in Operation 1 p.m. — Master Gardener Talk, Ag Hall 1 p.m. — Cooking Class with Kids, Youth Ag Tent 1 p.m. — Craft Potpourri (ends at 3 p.m.), Home & Family Arts Bldg.

1 p.m. — The Wolf Pack (closes at 9 p.m.), South of Bldg. A 2 p.m. — 4-H Dairy Cattle Clipping Contest (Junior Division), 4-H Dairy Barn 2 p.m. — Registration Cell Phone Photo Scavenger Hunt (ends at 3 p.m.), Activities Pad 2:30 p.m. — Disabilities Awareness Awards, Heritage Park Stage 2:30 p.m. — Master Gardener Talk, Ag Hall 2:30 p.m. — 4-H Beef Judging - Heifers & Steer (Showmanship - Beginner followed by Greenhand), Beef/Dairy Arena 3 p.m. — The Agri-Magic Show, Youth Ag Ed Tent 3 p.m. — Bread Making and Apple Butter, Home & Family Arts Bldg.

3 p.m. — Kachunga & The Alligator Show, Family

Entertainment Center 3 p.m. — Cell Phone Photo Scavenger Hunt ends at 4 p.m.), Activities Pad 3 p.m. — 4-H Rabbit Showmanship (ends at 7 p.m.), 4-H Rabbit Barn 4 p.m. — Craft Potpourri (ends at 6 p.m.), Home & Family Arts Bldg.

5 p.m. — 4-H Cat Showmanship, 4-H Cat/Dog Bldg.

5 p.m. — The Wolf Pack Demonstration, South of Bldg. A 5 p.m. — Britton Pankratz Yo-Yo Artist, Heritage Park Stage 5 p.m. — The Agri-Magic Show, Youth Ag Ed Tent 5 p.m. — 4-H Saddle Club Pleasure Driving Contesting - Poles, Speed & Action, 4-H Saddle Club Arena 5:30 p.m. — Draft Horse Team Hitched, Draft Horse Barn 6 p.m. — Kachunga & The Alligator Show, Family Entertainment Center 6 p.m. — T. Texas Terry Wild West Show, Heritage Park Stage 6 p.m. — 4-H Cat Show, 4-H Cat/Dog Bldg.

6 p.m. — 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, Basketball Courts 6:30 p.m. — Horseshoe Pitching Contest, Horseshoe Courts 7 p.m. — Draft Horse Hitch Team Drives on track (Time is approximate), Free Grandstand 7 p.m. — Britton Pankratz Yo-Yo Artist, Heritage Park Stage 7 p.m. — The Wolf Pack Demonstration, South of Bldg. A 7 p.m. — The Agri-Magic Show, Youth Ag Ed Tent

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Schedule Continued from 31 7:55 p.m. — National Anthem - Concord High School & Skydivers Fly In U.S. Flag, Free Grandstand 8 p.m. — CONCERT: TRACE ADKINS with special guests The Garris Brothers Band, FREE GRANDSTAND 8 p.m. — Kachunga & The Alligator Show, Family Entertainment Center 8 p.m. — T. Texas Terry Wild West Show, Heritage Park Stage 9 p.m. — Home & Family Arts Bldg., 4-H Exhibits, Ag Hall close 10 p.m. — Commercial Exhibits close

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SENIOR CITIZENS’ DAY 7:30 a.m. — 4-H Market Lamb & Breeding Sheep Show, S/S Arena 8:30 a.m. — GATES OPEN 8:30 a.m. — Senior Citizens’ Day Check In (ends at 9:30 a.m.), Corporate Picnic Tent 8:30 a.m. — 4-H Dairy Judging, Beef/Dairy Arena 9 a.m. — 4-H Saddle Club - Western Showmanship & Halter, 4-H Saddle Club Arena 9 a.m. — Senior Citizens’ Entertainment: Matt Walch, Big Band Standards, Corporate Picnic Tent 9 a.m. — Home & Family Arts Bldg, Ag Hall, 4-H Exhibits, Open 9 a.m. — Rooster Crowing Contest, 4-H Poultry Barn 9 a.m. — Senior Citizen Cookie Baking Contest

Check In (ends at 11 a.m.), Home & Family Arts Bldg.

9 a.m. — Diabetic Foot Check (ends at noon), IU Health Goshen Plaza 9 a.m. — Nutrition Screenings (ends at 1 p.m.), IU Health Goshen Plaza 9 a.m. — Commercial Exhibit Buildings open 9 a.m. — Screenings - skin cancer risk, bone density heel scan, blood pressure (ends at 5 p.m.), IU Health Goshen Plaza 9 a.m. — Antique Tractor/Machinery Display (closes at dusk), Gate G 9 a.m. — Miniature Horses on Display (closes at 9 p.m.), Farmstead Barn 9 a.m. — Miracle of Life Calving Center opens (closes at 9 p.m.), Youth Ag Center 9 a.m. — Giant Corn Box opens (closes at 9 p.m.), Youth Ag Garden 9 a.m. — Young MacDonald’s Farm opens (closes at 9 p.m.)

9 a.m. — Butterfly Encounter (closes at 9 p.m.), Jayco Family Fun Center 9 a.m. — The Wolf Pack (closes at 9 p.m.), South of Bldg. A 10 a.m. — Commercial Exhibit Buildings open 10 a.m. — Rooster Crowing & Chicken Imitation Contests, 4-H Poultry Barn 10 a.m. — 4-H Fair Museum opens (closes at 6 p.m.)

10 a.m. — Premier Farm to Market Driving Course (ends at 9 p.m.), Youth Ag Ed Tent 10:30 a.m. — Senior Citizen Talent Contest Check In, Park Sail 11 a.m. — Senior Citizen Talent Contest, Heritage Park Stage 11 a.m. — HARNESS RACING featuring The

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Maple City Trot, Free Grandstand 11:15 a.m. — Longest Apple Peel Contest, Home & Family Arts Bldg.

11:30 a.m. — Senior Citizen Cookie Baking Contest Judging, Home & Family Arts Bldg.

11:30 a.m. — Ground Beef Cooking Demo, Ag Hall Noon — Adult Diabetic Risk Assessment (ends at 5 p.m.), IU Health Goshen Plaza 1 p.m. — The Agri-Magic Show, Youth Ag Ed Tent 1 p.m. — Flat Iron Steak Cooking Demo, Ag Hall 1 p.m. — Craft Potpourri (ends at 3 p.m.), Home & Family Arts Bldg.

1 p.m. — Tobacco Cessation (ends at 5 p.m.), IU Health Goshen Plaza 1 p.m. — Wood Carving - Wooden Toys (ends at 5 p.m.),Home & Family Arts Bldg.

1:30 p.m. — Shuffleboard Check In (ends at 2 p.m.), Activities Pad 2 p.m. — The Wolf Pack Demonstration, South of Bldg. A 2 p.m. — Shuffleboard (Ends at 4 p.m.), Activities Pad 2:30 p.m. — Beef Stir Fry Cooking Demo, Ag Hall 3 p.m. — Carnival Rides in Operation 3 p.m. — 4-H Poultry Costume Contest, 4-H Poultry Barn 3 p.m. — Kachunga & The Alligator Show, Family Entertainment Center 3 p.m. — 4-H Dairy Feeder Steer Calf Judging, Beef/Dairy Arena 3 p.m. — The Agri-Magic Show, Youth Ag Ed Tent 3 p.m. — ROBOCARS Presented by Meijer, Heritage Park 4 p.m. — Matt Walch, Big Band Standards, Heritage Park Stage

4 p.m. — Craft Potpourri (ends at 6 p.m.), Home & Family Arts Bldg.

5 p.m. — 4-H Saddle Club - Flags, Down & Back, Stake Races, 4-H Saddle Club Arena 5 p.m. — 4-H Rabbit Club Illustrated Talk - Contest & Action Demo, 4-H Rabbit Barn 5 p.m. — The Agri-Magic Show, Youth Ag Ed Tent 5 p.m. — ROBOCARS Presented by Meijer, Heritage Park 5 p.m. — The Wolf Pack Demonstration, South of Bldg. A 5:30 p.m. — Draft Horse Team Hitched, Draft Horse Barn 5:30 p.m. — 8 & 9 Year 4-Hers, 4-H Citizenship, Kroger Culinary & 4-H Leadership Awards, Heritage Park Stage 5:30 p.m. — Youth Talent Contest - Junior Competition Check In, Activities Pad 6 p.m. — Kachunga & The Alligator Show, Family Entertainment Center 6 p.m. — Youth Talent Contest - Junior Competition, Heritage Park Stage 6 p.m. — 4-H Dog Club Showmanship - Senior B Class (2nd yr & up) grades 9-12, 4-H Cat/Dog Bldg.

6 p.m. — 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, Basketball Courts 6:30 p.m. — Horseshoe Pitching Contest, Horseshoe Courts 7 p.m. — The Wolf Pack Demonstration, South of Bldg. A 7 p.m. — ROBOCARS Presented by Meijer, Heritage Park 7 p.m. — Draft Horse Hitch Team Drives on track (Time is approximate), Free Grandstand 7:55 p.m. — National Anthem - Northridge High School & Skydivers Fly In U.S. Flag, Free

Grandstand 8 p.m. — CONCERT: CHRIS JANSON and introducing Jameson Rodgers, FREE GRANDSTAND 8 p.m. — Kachunga & The Alligator Show, Family Entertainment Center 9 p.m. — Home & Family Arts Bldg., 4-H Exhibits, Ag Hall close 10 p.m. — Commercial Exhibits close

WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 KIDS’ DAY & TOBACCO FREE DAY 8 a.m. — 4-H Swine Judging (Market Barrows), S/S Arena 8 a.m. — 4-H ATV Club Rodeo, Free Grandstand 8 a.m. — 4-H Poultry Egg Cook Off - 4-H/Open Class, 4-H Poultry Barn 8:30 a.m. — GATES OPEN 9 a.m. — Carnival Rides in Operation, KIDDIELAND ONLY 9 a.m. — Home & Family Arts Bldg., Ag Hall, 4-H Exhibits open 9 a.m. — 4-H Rabbit Show, 4-H Rabbit Barn 9 a.m. — 4-H Saddle Club Western Performance Judging, 4-H Saddle Club Arena 9 a.m. — 4-H Llama Obstacle Judging, Beef/ Dairy Arena 9 a.m. — KIDS’ DAY (ends at 4 p.m.), Heritage Park And Stage 9 a.m. — Pediatric development screening, children weight & height, wheel of wellness, child birth wellness, blood pressure, Get Strong Fitness Center (ends at 5 p.m.), IU Health Goshen Plaza 9 a.m. — Antique Tractors/ Machinery Display (closes at dusk), Gate G 9 a.m. — Cutest Rabbit Photo Contest Voting (ends at 8 p.m.), 4-H Rabbit Barn

9 a.m. — Miniature Horses on Display (closes at 9 p.m.), Farmstead Barn 9 a.m. — Miracle of Life Calving Center (closes at 9 p.m.), Youth Ag Center 9 a.m. — Giant Corn Box (closes at 9 p.m.), Youth Ag Garden 9 a.m. — Young MacDonald’s Farm opens (closes at 9 p.m.)

9 a.m. — The Wolf Pack (closes at 9 p.m.), South of Bldg. A 9 a.m. — Butterfly Encounter (closes at 9 p.m.), Jayco Family Fun Center 10 a.m. — 4-H Fair Museum opens (closes 6 p.m.)

10 a.m. — Premier Farm to Market Driving Course (closes at 9 p.m.), Youth Ag Ed Tent 11 a.m. — Commercial Exhibit Buildings open 11 a.m. — “Anything Goes” with Locally Grown Eggplant Contest Registration (ends at 11:45 a.m.), Home & Family Arts Bldg.

Noon — “Anything Goes” with Locally Grown Eggplant Contest, Home & Family Arts Bldg.

1 p.m. — Carnival Rides in Operation 1 p.m. — ROBOCARS Presented by Meijer, Heritage Park 1 p.m. — Craft Potpourri (ends at 3 p.m.), Home & Family Arts Bldg.

2 p.m. — The Wolf Pack Demonstration, South of Bldg. A 2 p.m. — 4-H Goat Agility Judging, 4-H Goat Barn 3 p.m. — 4-H Poultry Skill-A-Thon, 4-H Poultry Barn 3 p.m. — ROBOCARS Presented by Meijer, Heritage Park

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3 p.m. — Kachunga & The Alligator Show, Family Entertainment Center 3 p.m. — Corn Husk Dolls, Home & Family Arts Bldg.

3 p.m. — Cardio Kids Drumming for Fitness (ends at 3:45 p.m.), IU Health Goshen Plaza 4 p.m. — 4-H Lamb Judging Contest / Shepherds / Quiz, 4-H Lamb Barn 4 p.m. — Craft Potpourri (ends at 6 p.m.), Home & Family Arts Bldg.

5 p.m. — ROBOCARS Presented by Meijer, Heritage Park 5 p.m. — The Wolf Pack Demonstration, South of Bldg. A 5:30 p.m. — Draft Horse Team Hitched, Draft Horse Barn 5:30 p.m. — 4-H Achievement, Farm Bureau Tenure, 4-H “I Dare You” & Horizon Awards, Heritage Park Stage 5:30 p.m. — Youth Talent Contest - Senior Competition Check-In, Activities Pad 6 p.m. — Youth Talent Contest - Senior Competition, Heritage Park Stage 6 p.m. — 4-H Dog Club Showmanship - Junior & Intermediate Classes (2nd yr & Up) grades 6-8, 4-H Cat/Dog Bldg.

6 p.m. — Kachunga & The Alligator Show, Family Entertainment Center 6 p.m. — 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, Basketball Courts 6:30 p.m. — Horseshoe Pitching Contest, Horseshoe Courts 7 p.m. — Draft Horse Hitch Team Drives on track (time is approximate), Free Grandstand 7 p.m. — The Wolf Pack Demonstration, South of Bldg. A 7 p.m. — Millie Christofeno, WFRN, Jr. Leaders & Janice Gawthrop Scholarship Presentations, Free Grandstand 7 p.m. — ROBOCARS Presented by Meijer, Heritage Park 7:55 p.m. — National Anthem & Skydivers Fly In U.S. Flag, Free Grandstand 8 p.m. — CONCERT: ELI YOUNG BAND with special guests The Wolfe Brothers, FREE GRANDSTAND 8 p.m. — Kachunga & The Alligator Show, Family Entertainment Center 9 p.m. — Home & Family Arts Bldg., 4-H Exhibits, Ag Hall Close 10 p.m. — Commercial Exhibits close

THURSDAY, JULY 28 8 a.m. — GATES OPEN 8 a.m. — FARM STOCK TRACTOR PULL, FREE GRANDSTAND 9 a.m. — Open Class Swine Judging (Market Barrow Following), S/S Arena 9 a.m. — 4-H Saddle Club Trail / Costume Classes, 4-H Saddle Club Arena 9 a.m. — Home & Family Arts Bldg., Ag Hall, 4-H Exhibits open 9 a.m. — Sign-up Pedal Car Racing, Activities Pad 9 a.m. — Bone Density Heel Scan, Urinary Incontinence Assessment (ends at noon), IU Health Goshen Plaza 9 a.m. — Obstetrics & gynecology, menstruation self assessment, BMI screening, wheel of wellness, childbirth wellness, circle of care birthing, blood pressure screening (ends at 5 p.m.), IU Health

Goshen Plaza 9 a.m. — Antique Tractors/ Machinery Display (closes at dusk), Gate G 9 a.m. — Miniature Horses on Display (closes at 9 p.m.), Farmstead Barn 9 a.m. — Miracle of Life Calving Center (closes at 9 p.m.), Youth Ag Center 9 a.m. — Giant Corn Box (closes at 9 p.m.), Youth Ag Garden 9 a.m. — Young MacDonald’s Farm opens (closes at 9 p.m.)

9 a.m. — The Wolf Pack Demonstration (closes at 9 p.m.), South of Bldg. A 9 a.m. — Butterfly Encounter (Closes at 9 p.m.), Jayco Family Fun Center 10 a.m. — 4-H Poultry Chicken Corn Hole Tourney, 4-H Poultry Barn 10 a.m. — Pedal Car Racing, Activities Pad 10 a.m. — 4-H Lamb Costume Contest, 4-H Lamb Barn 10 a.m. — Fiber Arts Demonstration, Home & Family Arts Bldg.

10 a.m. — Breast Risk Assessment (ends at 5 p.m.), IU Health Goshen Plaza 10 a.m. — 4-H Fair Museum opens (closes at 6 p.m.)

10 a.m. — Premier Farm to Market Driving Course (ends at 9 p.m.), Youth Ag Ed Tent 11 a.m. — Commercial Exhibit Buildings open Noon — Dance Your Way to Fitness (ends at 1 p.m.), IU Health Goshen Plaza Noon — LUCAS OIL PPL TRACTOR & TRUCK PULL (all afternoon & into the evening), FREE GRANDSTAND 1 p.m. — Carnival Rides in Operation 1 p.m. — Master Gardener Talk, Ag Hall 1 p.m. — ROBOCARS Presented by Meijer, Heritage Park 1 p.m. — Craft Potpourri (ends at 3 p.m.), Home & Family Arts Bldg.

1 p.m. — Therapeutic Foot Massage (ends at 4 p.m.), IU Health Goshen Plaza 1 p.m. — Bone Density Heel Scan (ends at 5 p.m.), IU Health Goshen Plaza 2 p.m. — Sign up - Pedal Power Tractor Pull, Activities Pad 2 p.m. — 4-H Llama Costume Judging, Beef/ Dairy Arena 2 p.m. — The Wolf Pack Demonstration, South of Bldg. A 2:30 p.m. — Master Gardener Talk, Ag Hall 2:30 p.m. — 4-H Poultry Angry Birds-Style FlyOff, 4-H Poultry Barn 3 p.m. — Kachunga & The Alligator Show, Family Entertainment Center 3 p.m. — ROBOCARS Presented by Meijer, Heritage Park 3 p.m. — 36th Annual Pedal Power Tractor Pull, Activities Pad 3:30 p.m. — 4-H Poultry Fly-Off Event, 4-H Poultry Barn 4 p.m. — 4-H Lamb Obstacle Course, 4-H Lamb Barn 4 p.m. — Master Gardener Talk, Ag Hall 4 p.m. — Craft Potpourri (ends at 6 p.m.), Home & Family Arts Bldg.

5 p.m. — ROBOCARS Presented by Meijer, Heritage Park 5 p.m. — The Wolf Pack Demonstration, South of Bldg. A 5 p.m. — The Stevens Puppets, Heritage Park Stage 6 p.m. — Kachunga & The Alligator Show, Family Entertainment Center 6 p.m. — Local Diesel Pick-up Trucks & Lucas Oil

PPL Pulls, FREE GRANDSTAND 6 p.m. — Sean Emery, Funny Guy Juggling, Heritage Park Stage 6 p.m. — 4-H Dog Club Showmanship - all 1st year members, 4-H Cat/Dog Bldg.

6 p.m. — 4-H Round Robin Small Animal Showmanship Contest, Beef/Dairy Arena 6 p.m. — 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament - Finals, Basketball Courts 6:30 p.m. — Horseshoe Pitching Contest, Horseshoe Courts 7 p.m. — ROBOCARS Presented by Meijer, Heritage Park 7 p.m. — The Wolf Pack Demonstration, South of Bldg. A 7 p.m. — The Stevens Puppets, Heritage Park Stage 7 p.m. — 4-H Goat Costume Judging, Beef/Dairy Arena 8 p.m. — 4-H Round Robin Large Animal Showmanship Contest, Beef/Dairy Arena 8 p.m. — Kachunga & The Alligator Show, Family Entertainment Center 8 p.m. — Sean Emery, Funny Guy Juggling, Heritage Park Stage 8:30 p.m. — Slam Dunk Contest, Basketball Courts 9 p.m. — Home & Family Arts Bldg., 4-H Exhibits, Ag Hall close 10 p.m. — Commercial Exhibits close

FRIDAY, JULY 29 GREEN EARTH EDUCATION DAY 8:30 a.m. — GATES OPEN 9 a.m. — 4-H Saddle Club Versatility Jr/Sr Classes, 4-H Saddle Club Arena

9 a.m. — Home & Family Arts Bldg., Ag Hall, 4-H Exhibits open 9 a.m. — 4-H AUCTION: Sheep, West Side of S/S Arena 9 a.m. — Core & low back exercises, stretching, ankle rehabilitation, kinesiotape, gait analysis, Elkhart Sports Center, blood pressure (ends at 9 p.m.), IU Health Goshen Plaza 9 a.m. — Antique Tractor/Machinery Display (closes at dusk), Gate G 9 a.m. — Miniature Horses on Display (closes at 9 p.m.), Farmstead Barn 9 a.m. — Miracle of Life Calving Center (closes at 9 p.m.), Youth Ag Center 9 a.m. — Giant Corn Box (closes at 9 p.m.), Youth Ag Garden 9 a.m. — Young MacDonald’s Farm opens (closes at 9 p.m.)

9 a.m. — Butterfly Encounter (closes at 9 p.m.), Jayco Family Fun Center 9 a.m. — The Wolf Pack Demonstration (closes at 9 p.m.), South of Bldg. A 9:15 a.m. — 4-H AUCTION: Rabbits, East Side of S/S Arena 10 a.m. — Open Class Jersey Judging, Beef/ Dairy Arena 10 a.m. — GREEN EARTH EDUCATION DAY (Ends at 5 p.m.), All Park & Heritage Park Stage 10 a.m. — 4-H Fair Museum opens (closes at 6 p.m.)

10 a.m. — Premier Farm to Market Driving Course (closes at 9 p.m.), Youth Ag Ed Tent 11 a.m. — Commercial Exhibit Buildings open 11 a.m. — 4-H AUCTION: Goats, West Side of S/S Arena 11 a.m. — “Bursting with Blueberries” Contest

Registration (ends at 11:45 a.m.), Home & Family Arts Bldg.

11:15 a.m. — 4-H AUCTION: Poultry, East Side of S/S Arena Noon — “Bursting with Blueberries” Contest Judging, Home and Family Arts Bldg.

Noon — Sports Conditioning: Power vs. Play (ends at 1 p.m.), IU Health Goshen Plaza 1 p.m. — 4-H AUCTION: Swine, West Side of S/S Arena 1 p.m. — Master Gardener Talk, Ag Hall 1 p.m. — ROBOCARS Presented by Meijer, Heritage Park 1 p.m. — RODEO Major Sponsor - Monteith’s BestOne, FREE GRANDSTAND 1 p.m. — Craft Potpourri (ends at 3 p.m.), Home & Family Arts Bldg.

1 p.m. — Vote for the People Choice of Up-Cycled Contest Entries (ends at 3:30 p.m.), Heritage Park 1:15 p.m. — Elkhart County Park Naturalist Talk, Heritage Park Stage 1:30 p.m. — 4-H AUCTION: Milk, East Side of S/S Arena 2 p.m. — The Wolf Pack Demonstration, South of Bldg. A 2 p.m. — 4-H AUCTION: Dairy Feeder Calves, East Side of S/S Arena 2:30 p.m. — Master Gardener Talk, Ag Hall 3 p.m. — Kachunga & The Alligator Show, Family Entertainment Center 3 p.m. — ROBOCARS Presented by Meijer, Heritage Park 3 p.m. — Corn Bread & Butter Churning, Home & Family Arts Bldg.

3 p.m. — Carnival Rides in Operation

3:45 p.m. — Percussion Ensemble Group Performance & Up-Cycled Contest winners announced, Heritage Park 4 p.m. — Master Gardener Talk, Ag Hall 4 p.m. — Craft Potpourri (ends at 6 p.m.), Home & Family Arts Bldg.

4:30 p.m. — Registration for Paper Airplane Flying Contest (ends at 5 p.m.), Activities Pad 5 p.m. — ROBOCARS Presented by Meijer, Heritage Park 5 p.m. — HORSE PULLING CONTEST, Free Grandstand 5 p.m. — The Wolf Pack Demonstration, South of Bldg. A 5 p.m. — Paper Airplane Flying Contest (Youth & Adult) (ends at 6 p.m.), Activities Pad 5:30 p.m. — 4-H Saddle Drill Team Performance, 4-H Saddle Club Arena 6 p.m. — Kachunga & The Alligator Show, Family Entertainment Center 6 p.m. — 4-H Cat Club Costume Judging, 4-H Cat/Dog Bldg.

6 p.m. — Recognition of 10-year members & retiring members in Saddle Club (time is approximate), 4-H Saddle Club Arenat 6 p.m. — Latino Bands, Heritage Park Stage 6:30 p.m. — Horseshoe Pitching Contest, Horseshoe Courts 6:30 p.m. — 4-H AUCTION: Beef, Beef/Dairy Arena 7 p.m. — ROBOCARS Presented by Meijer, Heritage Park 7 p.m. — The Wolf Pack Demonstration, South of Bldg. A 8 p.m. — RODEO Major Sponsor - Monteith’s

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Schedule Continued from 35 BestOne, FREE GRANDSTAND 8 p.m. — Kachunga & The Alligator Show, Family Entertainment Center 9 p.m. — Home & Family Arts Bldg., 4-H Exhibits, Ag Hall close 10 p.m. — Commercial Exhibits close

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SATURDAY, JULY 30 8:30 a.m. — GATES OPEN 9 a.m. — Northern Indiana Classic Open Dairy Goat Show, 4-H Llama Tent 9 a.m. — Byler Lienhart Cook-Off Registration, 4-H Lamb Barn 9 a.m. — Best of Michiana Ribs Check-in, 4-H Lamb Barn 9 a.m. — Home & Family Arts Bldg., Ag Hall, 4-H Exhibits open 9 a.m. — Classic Car Cruise-In (ends at 3 p.m.), Infield 9 a.m. — Chair massage, sleep hygiene, sleep disorder risk assessment, depression screening, reducing stress & anxiety, mindful breathing with bubbles, tobacco cessation, blood pressure (ends at 5 p.m.), IU Health Goshen Plaza 9 a.m. — Antique Tractor/Machinery Display (closes at dusk), Gate G 9 a.m. — Miniature Horses on Display (closes at 9 p.m.), Farmstead Barn 9 a.m. — Miracle of Life Calving Center (closes at 9 p.m.), Youth Ag Center 9 a.m. — Giant Corn Box (closes at 9 p.m.), Youth Ag Garden 9 a.m. — Young MacDonald’s Farm opens (closes at 9 p.m.)

9 a.m. — Butterfly Encounter (closes at 9 p.m.), Jayco Family Fun Center 9 a.m. — The Wolf Pack (closes at 9 p.m.), South of Bldg. A 9:30 a.m. — 4-H Rocket Launch, South of Gate 7 9:30 a.m. — Open Class Holstein Judging, Beef/ Dairy Arena 10 a.m. — 4-H Classy Cavies Show, Ag Hall 10 a.m. — 4-H Chicken BBQ, 4-H Poultry Barn 10 a.m. — The Great Homemade Ice Cream Crank-Off Contest Check In, Home & Family Arts Bldg.

10 a.m. — Corvette Show Check-in (ends at noon), Sheep/Swine Arena 10 a.m. — 4-H Fair Museum opens (closes at 6 p.m.)

10 a.m. — Premier Farm to Market Driving Course (ends at 9 p.m.), Youth Ag Ed Tent 10:30 a.m. — Open Class Chicken BBQ, 4-H Poultry Barn 11 a.m. — Commercial Exhibit Buildings open 11:30 a.m. — Byler Lienhart Cook-Off Judging, 4-H Lamb Barn Noon — Best of Michiana Ribs Contest, 4-H Lamb Barn Noon The Great Homemade Ice Cream Crank-Off Contest Judging ....Home & Family Arts Bldg.

Noon — Carnival Rides in Operation Noon — Yoga & Tai Chi for Mind Body Spirit (ends at 1 p.m.), IU Health Goshen Plaza Noon — 12th Annual Corvette Show and Judging (ends at 3 p.m.), Sheep/Swine Arena Noon — National Dance Day (ends at 8 p.m.)

1 p.m. — ROBOCARS Presented by Meijer, Heritage Park 1 p.m. — Craft Potpourri (ends at 3 p.m.), Home & Family Arts Bldg.

2 p.m. — The Wolf Pack Demonstration, South of Bldg. A 3 p.m. — Kachunga & The Alligator Show, Family Entertainment Center 3 p.m. — ROBOCARS Presented by Meijer, Heritage Park 4 p.m. — Battle of the Barns, Saddle Club Barn Area 4 p.m. — Craft Potpourri (ends at 6 p.m.), Home & Family Arts Bldg.

5 p.m. — ROBOCARS Presented by Meijer, Heritage Park 5 p.m. — The Wolf Pack Demonstration, South of Bldg. A 6 p.m. — Kachunga & The Alligator Show, Family Entertainment Center 7 p.m. — NATION-WIDE DEMOLITION DERBY, FREE GRANDSTAND 7 p.m. — ROBOCARS Presented by Meijer, Heritage Park 7 p.m. — The Wolf Pack Demonstration, South of Bldg. A 8 p.m. — Commercial buildings close 8 p.m. — Kachunga & The Alligator Show, Family Entertainment Center 9 p.m. — 4-H Exhibits, Home & Family Arts Bldg. & Ag Hall close 11 p.m. — Carnival Rides end

4-H SCHEDULE FRIDAY, JULY 22 1 p.m. — 4-H Rabbit Club Costume Contest, 4-H Rabbit Barn 1 p.m. — 4-H Dog Agility Judging, 4-H Cat/Dog Bldg.

3 p.m. — 4-H Rabbit Club Ambassador Contest (ends at 5 p.m.), 4-H Rabbit Barn 5 p.m. — 4-H Swine Gilt Judging, S/S Arena 6 p.m. — 4-H Poultry Showmanship, 4-H Poultry Barn SATURDAY July 23 8 a.m. — 4-H Dog Club Obedience Judging, 4-H Cat/Dog Bldg.

9 a.m. — 4-H Poultry Judging, 4-H Poultry Barn 9 a.m. — 4-H Beef Showmanship (Seniors followed by Juniors), Beef/Dairy Arena 1 p.m. — 4-H Saddle Club Jumping, 4-H Saddle Club Arena 5 p.m. — 4-H Saddle Club Dressage, 4-H Saddle Club Arena SUNDAY July 24 3 p.m. — 4-H Goat Showmanship, S/S Arena 4:45 p.m. — 4-H 10 Year Recognition, Grandstand 6 p.m. — 4-H Saddle Club Contesting - Barrels, Keyhole, 4-H Saddle Club Arena 6 p.m. — 4-H 10 year Member Dinner, Corporate Picnic Tent MONDAY July 25 8 a.m. — 4-H Goat Judging, S/S Arena 9 a.m. — 4-H Llama Showmanship Judging, Beef/Dairy Arena 9 a.m. — 4-H Saddle English Halter & Performance, 4-H Saddle Club Arena Noon — 4-H Dairy Cattle Clipping Contest (Sr. Division), 4-H Dairy Barn 2 p.m. — 4-H Dairy Cattle Clipping Contest (Jr. Division), 4-H Dairy Barn 2:30 p.m. — 4-H Beef Judging (ShowmanshipBeginner Followed by Greenhand) Heifers - Steers, Beef/Dairy Arena 3 p.m. — 4-H Rabbit Showmanship (ends at 7 p.m.), 4-H Rabbit Barn 5 p.m. — 4-H Saddle Club Pleasure Driving

Contesting, 4-H Saddle Club Arena 5 p.m. — 4-H Cat Showmanship, 4-H Cat/Dog Bldg.

6 p.m. — 4-H Cat Show, 4-H Cat/Dog Bldg.

TUESDAY July 26 7:30 a.m. — 4-H Market Lamb & Breeding Sheep Show, S/S Arena 8:30 a.m. — 4-H Dairy Judging, Beef/Dairy Arena 9 a.m. — 4-H Saddle Club - Western Showmanship & Halter, 4-H Saddle Club Arena 3 p.m. — 4-H Poultry Costume Contest, 4-H Poultry Barn 3 p.m. — 4-H Dairy Feeder Steer Calf Judging, Beef/Dairy Arena 5 p.m. — 4-H Saddle Club - Flags, Down & Back, Stake Races, 4-H Saddle Club Arena 5 p.m. — 4-H Rabbit Club Illustrated Talk- Contest & Action Demo, 4-H Rabbit Barn 5:30 p.m. — 8 & 9 Year 4-Her’s, 4-H Citizenship, Kroger Culinary, 4-H Leadership Awards, Heritage Park Stage 6 p.m. — 4-H Dog Club Showmanship- Senior B Class (2nd yr & up) grades 9 -12, 4-H Cat/Dog Bldg.

WEDNESDAY July 27 8 a.m. — 4-H Swine Judging (Market Barrows), S/S Arena 8 a.m. — 4-H ATV Club Rodeo, Grandstand 8 a.m. — 4-H Poultry - Egg Cook Off - 4-H / Open Class, 4-H Poultry Barn 9 a.m. — 4-H Rabbit Show, 4-H Rabbit Barn 9 a.m. — 4-H Saddle Club Western Performance Judging, 4-H Saddle Club Arena 9 a.m. — 4-H Llama Obstacle Judging, Beef/ Dairy Arena

2 p.m. — 4-H Goat Agility Judging, 4-H Goat Barn 3 p.m. — 4-H Poultry Skill-A-Thon, 4-H Poultry Barn 4 p.m. — 4-H Lamb Judging Contest/Shepherds/Quiz, 4-H Lamb Barn 5:30 p.m. — 4-H Achievement, Farm Bureau Tenure, 4-H “I DareYou” & Horizon Awards, Heritage Park Stage 6 p.m. — 4-H Dog Club Showmanship - Junior & Intermediate Classes (2nd yr & Up) grades 6-8, 4-H Cat/Dog Bldg.

7 p.m. — Millie Christofeno, WFRN, Jr. Leaders & Janice Gawthrop Scholarship Presentations, Grandstand THURSDAY July 28 9 a.m. — 4-H Saddle Club Trail/Costume Classes, 4-H Saddle Club Arena 10 a.m. — 4-H Poultry Chicken Corn Hole Tourney, 4-H Poultry Barn 10 a.m. — 4-H Lamb Costume Contest, 4-H Lamb Barn 2 p.m. — 4-H Llama Costume Judging, Beef/ Dairy Arena 2:30 p.m. — 4-H Poultry Angry Birds Style Fly Off, 4-H Poultry Barn 3:30 p.m. — 4-H Poultry Fly Off Event, 4-H Poultry Barn 4 p.m. — 4-H Lamb Obstacle Course, 4-H Lamb Barn 6 p.m. — 4-H Dog Club Showmanship - all 1st year members, 4-H Cat/Dog Bldg.

6 p.m. — 4-H Round Robin Small Animal Showmanship Contest, Beef/Dairy Arena 7 p.m. — 4-H Goat Costume Judging, Beef/ Dairy Arena

8 p.m. — 4-H Round Robin Large Animal Showmanship Contest, Beef/Dairy Arena FRIDAY July 29 9 a.m. — 4-H Saddle Club Versatility Jr/Sr Contest, 4-H Saddle Club Arena 9 a.m. — 4-H AUCTION: Sheep, West Side of S/S Arena 9:15 a.m. — 4-H AUCTION: Rabbits, East Side of S/S Arena 11 a.m. — 4-H AUCTION: Goats, West Side of S/S Arena 11:15 a.m. — 4-H AUCTION: Poultry, East Side of S/S Arena 1 p.m. — 4-H AUCTION: Swine, West Side of S/S Arena 1:30 p.m. — 4-H AUCTION: Milk, East Side of S/S Arena 2 p.m. — 4-H AUCTION: Dairy Feeder Calves, East Side of S/S Arena 5:30 p.m. — 4-H Saddle Drill Team Performance, 4-H Saddle Club Arena 6 p.m. — 4-H Cat Club Costume Judging, 4-H Cat/Dog Bldg.

6:30 p.m. — 4-H AUCTION: Beef, Beef/Dairy Arena SATURDAY July 30 9:30 a.m. — 4-H Rocket Launch, South of Gate 7 10 a.m. — 4-H Classy Cavies Show, Ag Hall 10 a.m. — 4-H and Open Class Chicken Barbecue, 4-H Poultry Barn 4 p.m. — 4-H Battle of the Barns, 4-H Saddle Club Barn Area

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Team Stichter’s Riley Stichter, left, fights Team Jones Bucky Carpenter for the rebound during the 3-on-3 basketball tournament at the 2015 Elkhart County 4-H Fair.

The tournament is always a popular event at the fair.

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Getting around

As visitors make their way through the animal barns, guests are invited to stop by the recently rebuilt Dairy Feeder Calf Barn.

Although the location of the barn remains the same — sandwiched between the Beef Barn to the north and Dairy Barn to the south — the new space includes plenty of room to serve as a temporary home to 234 animals, a wider walkway to lead them toward the show arena and picnic tables where 4-H’ers can rest between events.

It took the club about a year to raise the majority of the $100,000 needed to build the new barn, Dairy Feeder Calf Club Leader Ken Metzler said.

Several local businesses donated supplies and labor and a portion of the funding came from a matching grant for $34,000 from the Community Foundation of Elkhart County, Metzler said.

The building is 10 feet wider overall and much taller and more open, offering better ventilation for animals even on hot, summer days.

And unlike in past years where the animals had to be split up between a

couple of buildings, this year’s contestants will all be in one place, he said.

After spending a few hours walking the grounds, fairgoers can also get a lift from one of the inner grounds trams.

This year, visitors in search of a ride around the grounds need only look for red steel signs shaped like barns and labeled “tram stop”, Zell said.

Five designated tram stops will be marked, offering visitors a free ride to key areas on the grounds, including Heritage Park and the grandstands, among others.

After a long day of fair fun, visitors can return to their vehicles the same way they entered and for those departing later in the evening, leaving the grounds should be easier, Blair said.

At 9 p.m. each night during the fair, the new road will become two-lane “exit only” area to provide muchneeded relief for traffic exiting the grounds after concerts and other evening events, he said.

Fair workers and law enforcement will be on hand to lead drivers off the grounds and onto the road — and road signs will help guide them home, Blair said.

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Five designated tram stops inside the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds will be marked with these new signs, new this year to the fair.

Exhibits Continued from 3 The demonstrations will take place Saturday, July 23 through Wednesday, July 27 at about 7:55 p.m. prior to the concerts.

The Wolf Pack Enjoy an up-close encounter in the Wolf Discovery Zone as The Wolf Pack showcases wolves of various ages and sizes and their way of life. Visitors can hear Native American stories about the wolves and how they affected the Native American culture. Demonstrations will be offered daily and the exhibit will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, July 24 through Saturday, July 23 at the south end of commercial exhibit building A. Robocars RoboCars are costumes that transform from robots into ready-to-ride cars — and the next best thing to a shape-shifting Transformer.

Performances are scheduled for July 26 to 30 at 3, 5 and 7 p.m. Tuesday and 1, 3, 5 and 7 p.m.

Wednesday through Saturday in Heritage Park.

T. Texas Terry Wild West Show • 6 and 8 p.m. Monday, July 25 Britton Pankratz Yo-Yo Artist • 5 and 7 p.m. Monday, July 25

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Want to learn something during your visit to the Elkhart County 4-H Fair? There’s time for that as well. Note: this is only a partial list. See fair schedule for more information.

Sheep Sheering The public is invited to learn more about sheep sheering during educational demonstrations at 1 and 3 p.m. Sunday, July 24 at the 4-H Lamb Barn.

Miracle of Life Calving Center Witness the miracle of life daily at the calving center located in the Youth Ag Center. Each day mother cows give birth to calves with the supervision of the fair veterinarians. This exhibit is open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Youth Agricultural Center Spend time with the young animals in Young MacDonald’s Barn and the calving center. Enjoy fresh garden entrées prepared by local chefs while the kids pedal their way through the farmto-market course and play in the giant corn box.

This exhibit is open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

4-H Fair Museum Learn more about the Elkhart County 4-H Fair and view photos and artifacts from fair history by visiting the 4-H Fair Museum. The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., excluding Sunday when hours are 4 to 7 p.m.

Antique Tractor/Machinery Display Study antique tractors and machinery at the fair from 9 a.m. to dusk each day of the fair. This display is located at Gate G. Master Gardener Talk Learn about horticulture from local Master Gardeners during presentations in Ag Hall. Talks will be given at 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Friday, July 22, Thursday, July 28 and Friday, July 29. Other presentation times included 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, July 23 and 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Monday, July 25.

Chef Demonstration Kids can make and taste their own pizza during a Chef Demonstration at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Wednesday, July 27 in the Youth Ag Ed Tent.

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Whether your talent is singing and dancing, dunking a basketball, chucking a beanbag at a hole or winning an arm wrestling match, the Elkhart County 4-H Fair also offers opportunities for fairgoers to share their skills with others.

Note: this is only a partial list. See fair schedule for more information.

Senior Citizen Talent Contest Whether it’s singing, dancing or another fun skills, senior citizens are invited to share their talents during the Senior Citizen Talent Contest at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 26 at Heritage Park Stage. Check in begins at 11 a.m.

Youth Talent Competitions Youth can also share their talents during talent contests at the fair. The junior division of competition will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 26 on the Heritage Park Stage with check in at 5:30 p.m. at the Activities Pad. The senior division begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 26 on the Heritage Park Stage with check in at 5:30 p.m. at the Activities Pad. Rooster Crowing and Chicken Imitation Contests Practice your crowing and clucking and then head to the 4-H Poultry Barn to share your skills. The rooster crowing and chicken imitation contest will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 26.

Longest apple peel contest Think you’re handy with a knife and an apple?

Try your skills during the Longest Apple Peel Contest at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, July 26.

Cookie Baking Contest Senior citizens are invited to share their tasty treats during the Senior Citizen Cookie Baking Contest judging at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 26.

Eggplant Contest Enter your locally grown eggplant in the Anything Goes with Eggplant contest at noon Wednesday, July 27. Registration begins at 11 a.m. 4-H scavenger hunt If your talent is finding things, use your skills to win bragging rights during the 4-H Scavenger Hunt from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 27.

Register at Heritage Park for a map and list of things to find.

3 on 3 Basketball Tournament • 6 p.m. daily Monday, July 25 through Thursday, July 28. Finals will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday and a Slam Dunk Contest will immediately follow the finals.

Horseshoe Pitching Contest • 6:30 p.m. daily Friday, July 22 to Friday, July 29 (excluding Sunday, July 24) at the horseshoe courts.

Strongman Competition • 9 a.m. Saturday, July 23 at Farmstead Barn.

Registration begins at 8 a.m.

Arm Wrestling • 12:30 to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 23 at the Activities Pad. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m.

Cornhole Contest • 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, July 23 at the Horseshoe Courts. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Road Run • 1:20 p.m. Sunday, July 24 at Roger’s Park.

Check in from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Corporate Picnic Tent.

Youth Fun Run • Noon Sunday, July 24 on the track. Check in from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

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