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ITPA Pulls Come To Christian County Fair Tonight Well if you didn’t get enough adrenaline from the 4-wheeler racing held at the Christian County fair Wednesday night in the grandstands, fear not, this weekend will provide plenty of heart stopping action as the ITPA Truck and Tractor Pulls return to the fair tonight says Christian County fair board president Craig Paulek.
He adds that the county owned stock truck pulls will be held Saturday night.
Listen to Paulek's comments here.
For all of the Christian County fair event schedules for this weekend visit www.ChristianCountyFair.com.
Talent Show And 4-H Auction Takes Center Stage Thursday Night  There was only one place to be and to be seen Thursday night and that was at the Christian County Fair. Of special interest was the Christian County 4-H Auction in the show ring. 4-H Community worker Jodi Heberling said you could bid on a variety of items made, grown or raised by 4-H members.
Listen To Heberling's Comments Here
You’ve heard of the TV show, “America’s Got Talent”? Well Christian County’s got talent too and Christian County Fair Board President Craig Paulek said that one of Thursday night’s winners could be an Illinois state champion.
Listen To Heberling's Comments Here
 Take your ear plugs with you tonight, because at the Grandstand it’s the ITPA Truck and Tractor Pulls. Saturday night is the Stock Truck Pull at the Grandstand and the fair wraps up on Sunday night with the Demolition Derby. For more information on the fair, visit their website at www.ChristianCountyFair.com.
4-H Show Wednesday Results  About forty youth exhibited around eighty live animals during the Christian County 4-H Fair at the Goats, Sheep, and Swine Shows. Animals were exhibited for breeding and marketability traits. Congratulations to all participants for doing such great jobs. The results from the show are grouped by class and listed in the following sequence: child’s name, 4-H Club, city of residence and awards.
Swine - Berk Jr. Gilt
Brandon Butcher Rustlers Blue Mound Blue
David Glover III Rustlers Taylorville White
Georgia Miller Rustlers Decatur White
Georgia Miller Rustlers Decatur White
Austin M. Perry Rustlers Blue Mound Red
Marissa Perry Rustlers Blue Mound White
Marissa Perry Rustlers Blue Mound White
Jeffery Reed Rustlers Blue Mound White
Amy Smith Rustlers Blue Mound White
Clayton Smith Rustlers Blue Mound White
Swine - S. Poland Jr. Gilt
Caitlin Hadden Blue Ribbon Taylorville Red
Kyle Hadden Blue Ribbon Taylorville Blue Res. Breed Champion
Swine - York Jr. Gilt
Austin M. Perry Rustlers Blue Mound Red
Marissa Perry Rustlers Blue Mound Blue
Swine - X-Bred Jr. Gilt
Amy Heberling New Vision Owaneco Blue Breed Champion
Jarrett Sarver New Vision Cowden Red
Amy Smith Rustlers Blue Mound White
Swine - Duroc Sr. Gilt
Amy Heberling New Vision Owaneco Blue Breed Champion
Swine - Berk Sr. Gilt
Brandon Butcher Rustlers Blue Mound Blue Res. Grand Champion Gilt
David Glover III Rustlers Taylorville White
Georgia Miller Rustlers Decatur White
Georgia Miller Rustlers Decatur White
Austin M. Perry Rustlers Blue Mound White
Austin M. Perry Rustlers Blue Mound White
Austin M. Perry Rustlers Blue Mound White
Austin M. Perry Rustlers Blue Mound Red
Marissa Perry Rustlers Blue Mound White
Marissa Perry Rustlers Blue Mound White
Jeffery Reed Rustlers Blue Mound White
Clayton Smith Rustlers Blue Mound White
Swine - C. White Sr. Gilt
Jeffery Reed Rustlers Blue Mound Blue Breed Champion
Swine - P. China Sr. Gilt
Brandon Butcher Rustlers Blue Mound Blue Breed Champion
Cameron Harmon Lads & Lassies Morrisonville Red
Swine - S. Poland Sr. Gilt
Amy Smith Rustlers Blue Mound Blue Breed Champion
Amy Smith Rustlers Blue Mound Red
Swine - York Sr. Gilt
David Glover III Rustlers Taylorville White
Kyle Hadden Blue Ribbon Taylorville Blue Grand Champion Gilt
Matthew Hadden Blue Ribbon Taylorville Red
Austin M. Perry Rustlers Blue Mound Red
Marissa Perry Rustlers Blue Mound White
Swine - Hamp Sr. Gilt
Cameron Harmon Lads & Lassies Morrisonville Red
Georgia Miller Rustlers Decatur Blue Breed Champion
Swine - Other Purebred Barrow
Brandon Butcher Rustlers Blue Mound Blue Breed Champion- Berk
Brandon Butcher Rustlers Blue Mound Blue Breed Champion- Hampshire
Sarah Campbell Young Riders Edinburg Red
David Glover III Rustlers Taylorville White
David Glover III Rustlers Taylorville Red
David Glover III Rustlers Taylorville White
Cameron Harmon Lads & Lassies Morrisonville Blue
Cameron Harmon Lads & Lassies Morrisonville Red
Cameron Harmon Lads & Lassies Morrisonville Red
Amy Heberling New Vision Owaneco Blue Breed Champion- Duroc
Amy Heberling New Vision Owaneco Red
Reed Heberling New Vision Taylorville Red
Rochelle Meteer Rustlers Blue Mound Blue Breed Champion- Yorkshire
Georgia Miller Rustlers Decatur Red
Georgia Miller Rustlers Decatur White
Georgia Miller Rustlers Decatur Red
Georgia Miller Rustlers Decatur Blue
Austin M. Perry Rustlers Blue Mound Red
Austin M. Perry Rustlers Blue Mound White
Austin M. Perry Rustlers Blue Mound Blue
Austin M. Perry Rustlers Blue Mound White
Austin M. Perry Rustlers Blue Mound White
Marissa Perry Rustlers Blue Mound White
Marissa Perry Rustlers Blue Mound White
Marissa Perry Rustlers Blue Mound Red
Jeffery Reed Rustlers Blue Mound Blue
Jeffery Reed Rustlers Blue Mound Blue
Jarrett Sarver New Vision Cowden Blue Res. Grand Champion Barrow
Amy Smith Rustlers Blue Mound Blue Breed Champion- Spot
Amy Smith Rustlers Blue Mound Red
Clayton Smith Rustlers Blue Mound Blue Breed Champion- Chester White
Clayton Smith Rustlers Blue Mound Blue
Swine - X-Bred Barrow
Kathleen Andruch Warriors Edinburg Red
Kathleen Andruch Warriors Edinburg Red
Kristine Andruch Warriors Edinburg White
Luke Belskamper Blue Ribbon Macon Blue
Sarah Campbell Young Riders Edinburg Blue
Cameron Harmon Lads & Lassies Morrisonville White
Amy Heberling New Vision Owaneco White
Rochelle Meteer Rustlers Blue Mound Blue Grand Champion Barrow
Goats - Meat Goats 1 mo.- 6 mo. old
Hanna Buzzard Rustlers Mt. Auburn White
Hanna Buzzard Rustlers Mt. Auburn Red
Seth Buzzard Rustlers Mt. Auburn Blue Res. Grand Champion
Seth Buzzard Rustlers Mt. Auburn White
Bryanna Fesser Lads & Lassies Morrisonville White
Goats - Meat Goats Yearling
Lauren Bafford Rustlers Blue Mound Blue Grand Champion
Goats - Dairy Goats Aged class
Bryanna Fesser Lads & Lassies Morrisonville Blue Breed Champion
Goats - Meat Goats Wether
Hanna Buzzard Rustlers Mt. Auburn Blue Grand Champion
Seth Buzzard Rustlers Mt. Auburn Blue Res. Grand Champion
Bryanna Fesser Lads & Lassies Morrisonville Red
Kara Fesser Lads & Lassies Morrisonville Red
Kara Fesser Lads & Lassies Morrisonville Blue
Sheep - X-Bred Wether
Kathleen Andruch Warriors Edinburg Red
Kathleen Andruch Warriors Edinburg Red
Kristine Andruch Warriors Edinburg Blue
Kristine Andruch Warriors Edinburg Red
Bryanna Fesser Lads & Lassies Morrisonville White
Kara Fesser Lads & Lassies Morrisonville Blue
Sheep - Purebred Wether
Alec Myers Warriors Edinburg Blue Grand Champion
Alec Myers Warriors Edinburg Red Res. Grand Champion
Sheep - X-Bred Ewe Lamb
Bryanna Fesser Lads & Lassies Morrisonville Blue Breed Champion
Sheep - X-Bred Ewe 2 yrs.+
Bryanna Fesser Lads & Lassies Morrisonville Blue Breed Champion
4-H Horse Show Results  4-H members enrolled in horse projects exhibited at the Christian County Fairgrounds on Monday, July 5th. Members exhibited in classes that included some fun classes like Egg and Spoon, Barrel Racing, and Pole Bending. Although there were only seven exhibitors at the 4-H/FFA Horse Show, it was full of learning opportunities and experience for each member. Besides the fun classes, there were also classes that included showing Halter, Showmanship, Western Pleasure, Trail, and Pattern Riding. Five English Riding classes were also shown. Congratulations go out to all the exhibitors. They all did a great job. Sydney Uphoff and Sarah Campbell were FFA exhibitors and Bryanna Fesser, Zachary Loyd, Lisa Parker, Sarah Paige Tarr, Tommy Tarr, and Sarah Campbell were 4-H exhibitors.
Talent Show On Display Tonight In Christian County Fair Grandstands Local talent will be on display tonight at the Christian County Fair, as the Talent Show takes the Grandstand stage. Fair board President Craig Paulek says the winners have a chance at greater glory early next year:
Listen to Paulek's comments here.
The Christian County Fair continues through Sunday on the Fairgrounds in Taylorville. The Fair features free parking and free gate admission.
4 - H General Show Results  On Monday,July 5, 4-H members and the New Vision Cloverbud members exhibited projects and displays at the 4-H General Show. Many of the exhibits are on display in the Christian County Fair Exposition Building until the afternoon of Thursday, July 8th.
Each exhibitor received individualized conference judging of their projects, allowing for a great learning experience. This show was a success due to the generosity of the volunteers who judged. Thank you to all of the volunteers that help throughout the 4H year.
Congratulations to all participants for doing such great jobs. The results for the 4-H members from the shows are listed in the following sequence: project area, child’s name, 4-H club, city of residence and awards. State Fair delegates are indicated as Sfair, State Fair Alternate as SFA, also listed are breed champions and grand champions in the small animal divisions and Best of Show.
Aerospace – Aerospace Display Aerospace Display
Catherine Brookens New Vision Taylorville Blue Sfair
Drew Brookens New Vision Taylorville Blue
Shiloh Witt Indians & Maidens Taylorville Blue
Bicycles - Bicycle I
David Bruns Go-Getters Rosamond Blue
Camping – Hiking Trails 1 Outdoor Adventures
Chris Kindermann New Vision Taylorville Blue
Camping – Camping Adventures 2 Outdoor Adventures
Victor Kindermann New Vision Taylorville Blue
Camping – Backpacing Expeditio Outdoor Adventures
Katheryn Schmedeke Lads & Lassies Morrisonville Red
Cats - Cat
Kristine Andruch Warriors Edinburg Blue
Nicole Schmedeke Lads & Lassies Morrisonville Blue Champion
Child Development – Child Development 2 Child Development II
Rebecca Kindermann New Vision Taylorville Blue
Citizenship - Citizenship I
Chris Kindermann New Vision Taylorville Blue
Citizenship - Citizenship III
Rebecca Kindermann New Vision Taylorville Blue
Citizenship - Service Learning I
Rebecca Kindermann New Vision Taylorville Blue
Collections – Stamp Collecting Collections and Hobbies
Felicity Witt Indians & Maidens Taylorville Blue
Collections – General Collections Collections and Hobbies
Sarah Long Warriors Edinburg Blue
Riley Matheny New Vision Taylorville Blue
Ben Robinson New Vision Taylorville Blue
John Smith Mt Auburn Rustlers Blue Mound Blue
Consumer Ed - Financial Champions
Sarah Campbell Young Riders Edinburg Blue Sfair
Rebecca Kindermann New Vision Taylorville Blue
Crops - Corn
Kathleen Andruch Warriors Edinburg Red
Tanner Mickey New Vision Taylorville Blue
Dogs - Display-No Live Animal!
Sarah Campbell Young Riders Edinburg Blue SFA
Amy Heberling New Vision Blue Sfair
Zachary Loyd New Vision Williamsville Blue
Dogs - Dog Care
Kristine Andruch Warriors Edinburg Blue
Bryanna Fesser Lads & Lassies Morrisonville Blue
Jenny Green Warriors Edinburg Blue Champion
Riley Matheny New Vision Taylorville Blue
Dogs - Dog Showmanship
Kristine Andruch Warriors Edinburg Blue
Riley Matheny New Vision Taylorville Blue
Dogs - Dog Obedience
Jenny Green Warriors Edinburg Blue
Electricity - Elect. I –Magic of Electricity
Drew Brookens New Vision Taylorville Blue
Shiloh Witt Indians & Maidens Taylorville Blue
Electricity - Elect. II-Investigating Elect.
Daniel Cornell Go-Getters Stonington Blue Sfair
Health and Fitness - Keeping Fit & Healthy
Chris Kindermann New Vision Taylorville Blue SFA
Faith Moats New Vision Taylorville Blue
Rachel Simes Young Riders Taylorville Blue Sfair
Health and Fitness - Keeping Fit & Healthy 2
Rebecca Kindermann New Vision Taylorville Blue
Victor Kindermann New Vision Taylorville Blue Sfair
Horticulture - Florticulture A
Kristine Andruch Warriors Edinburg Red
Maria Brockamp Lads & Lassies Morrisonville Blue
Amy Heberling New Vision Owaneco Blue
Kaysey Spurgeon Lads & Lassies Morrisonville Red
Horticulture - Floriculture D
Kathleen Andruch Warriors Edinburg Blue
Sarah Campbell Young Riders Edinburg Blue Sfair
Horticulture - Vegetable Market Basket
Cameron Harmon Lads & Lassies Morrisonville Blue Sfair
Horticulture - Vegetable Plate
Kara Brockamp Lads & Lassies Morrisonville Blue Sfair
Catherine Brookens New Vision Taylorville Blue
Hannah Cornell Go-Getters Stonington Blue Sfair
Cameron Harmon Lads & Lassies Morrisonville Red
Katheryn Schmedeke Lads & Lassies Morrisonville Blue
Horticulture - Horticulture Display
Kara Brockamp Lads & Lassies Morrisonville Blue
Horticulture - Vegetable Gardening A
Kristine Andruch Warriors Edinburg Red
Catherine Brookens New Vision Taylorville Blue
Kaysey Spurgeon Lads & Lassies Morrisonville Blue
Intercultural - Intercultural- Club
David Bruns Go-Getters Rosamond Blue
Daniel Cornell Go-Getters Stonington Blue Sfair
Hannah Cornell Go-Getters Stonington Blue Sfair
Lane Dooley Go-Getters Stonington Blue
Intergenerational - Walk in My Shoes – Individual
Rebecca Kindermann New Vision Taylorville Blue
Interior Design – Beginning Design Decisions – Beginning
Sarah Campbell Young Riders Edinburg Blue SFA
Leadership – Leadership II Leadership Units 1-4
Kenzie Reber Green Wolves Taylorville Blue
Natural Resources - Natural Resources II
Alex Brockamp Lads & Lassies Morrisonville Blue
Natural Resources – Sport Fishing Sportsfishing I
David Bruns Go-Getters Rosamond Blue Best of Show
Chris Kindermann New Vision Taylorville Red
Natural Resources – Sport Fishing Sportsfishing II
Victor Kindermann New Vision Taylorville Blue
Photography - Photo I – Focus on Photography
Lisa Parker Young Riders Moweaqua Blue
Nicole Schmedeke Lads & Lassies Morrisonville Blue
Rachel Simes Young Riders Taylorville Blue
Photography - Photo II – Control the Image
Kathleen Andruch Warriors Edinburg Blue SFA
Amy Heberling New Vision Owaneco Blue SFA
Ashley Moomey Indians & Maidens Owaneco Blue
Marisa Simes Young Riders Taylorville Blue
Felicity Witt Indians & Maidens Taylorville Blue Sfair
Photography - Photo III – Mastering Photo
Sarah Campbell Young Riders Edinburg Blue Sfair
Julia Shoop INDEPENDENT Taylorville Blue Sfair
Poultry – Exotic Single Pullet
Zachary Loyd New Vision Williamsville Blue Best of Show
Zachary Loyd New Vision Williamsville Blue
Zachary Loyd New Vision Williamsville Blue
Mallory Sinkhorn Green Wolves Taylorville Red
Mallory Sinkhorn Green Wolves Taylorville Blue
Poultry – Lightweight Single Pullet
Zachary Loyd New Vision Williamsville Blue
Zachary Loyd New Vision Williamsville Blue
Zachary Loyd New Vision Williamsville Blue
Carter Sinkhorn Green Wolves Taylorville Blue
Carter Sinkhorn Green Wolves Taylorville Blue
Carter Sinkhorn Green Wolves Taylorville Blue
Poultry – Heavyweight Single Pullet
Zachary Loyd New Vision Williamsville Blue
Zachary Loyd New Vision Williamsville Blue
Zachary Loyd New Vision Williamsville Blue
Mallory Sinkhorn Green Wolves Taylorville Blue
Mallory Sinkhorn Green Wolves Taylorville Blue
Spencer J Sinkhorn Green Wolves Taylorville Blue Champion
Spencer J Sinkhorn Green Wolves Taylorville Blue
Jess Williams Warriors Rochester Blue
Poultry – Exotic Single Cockerel
Zachary Loyd New Vision Williamsville Blue Champion
Mallory Sinkhorn Green Wolves Taylorville Blue
Poultry – Lightweight Single Cockerel
Zachary Loyd New Vision Williamsville Blue Champion
Carter Sinkhorn Green Wolves Taylorville Blue
Poultry – Heavyweight Single Cockerel
Jess Williams Warriors Rochester Blue
Poultry – Exotic Breeding Pen
Zachary Loyd New Vision Williamsville Blue
Mallory Sinkhorn Green Wolves Taylorville Blue
Poultry – Market Birds Breeding Pen
Jess Williams Warriors Rochester Blue Champion
Jess Williams Warriors Rochester Blue
Jess Williams Warriors Rochester Blue
Jess Williams Warriors Rochester Blue
Poultry – Lightweight Breeding Pen
Carter Sinkhorn Green Wolves Taylorville Blue Chamion
Poultry – Duck One Pair, M & F
Carter Sinkhorn Green Wolves Taylorville Blue
Spencer J Sinkhorn Green Wolves Taylorville Blue Champion
Poultry – Duck Pen Market Birds
Jess Williams Warriors Rochester Blue
Poultry – Egg Production One hen in production
Zachary Loyd New Vision Williamsville Blue
Poultry - One dozen eggs
Zachary Loyd New Vision Williamsville Blue
Jess Williams Warriors Rochester Blue
Rabbits – Dutch Senior Buck
Trevor Marquis New Vision Assumption Blue Champion Rabbit
Trevor Marquis New Vision Assumption Blue
Rabbits – O. Pure Senior Doe
Mallory Sinkhorn Green Wolves Taylorville Blue
Rabbits – Dutch Jr. Buck
Trevor Marquis New Vision Assumption Blue
Rabbits – Dutch Jr. Doe
Trevor Marquis New Vision Assumption Blue
Trevor Marquis New Vision Assumption Blue
Trevor Marquis New Vision Assumption Blue
Small Engines - Small Engines Display
Daniel Cornell Go-Getters Stonington Blue Sfair
Tractor - Tractor I-Getting Acquainted
Katheryn Schmedeke Lads & Lassies Morrisonville Blue Sfair
Vet Science - Animal Science
Amy Heberling New Vision Blue
Zachary Loyd New Vision Williamsville Blue
Lisa Parker Young Riders Moweaqua Blue SFA
Nicole Schmedeke Lads & Lassies Morrisonville Blue Sfair
Julia Shoop INDEPENDENT Taylorville Blue
Visual Arts – original Paper
Kara Brockamp Lads & Lassies Morrisonville Blue
Rebecca Kindermann New Vision Taylorville Blue
Kenzie Reber Green Wolves Taylorville Blue SFA
Felicity Witt Indians & Maidens Taylorville Blue
Visual Arts – original Fiber
Brooke Bates New Vision Taylorville Blue
Kenzie Reber Green Wolves Taylorville Blue
Visual Arts – original Clay
Catherine Brookens New Vision Taylorville Blue
Amy Heberling New Vision Blue
Faith Moats New Vision Taylorville Blue
Ashley Moomey Indians & Maidens Owaneco Red
Kenzie Reber Green Wolves Taylorville Blue
Jericho Witt Indians & Maidens Taylorville Blue
Visual Arts – original Wood
Kenzie Reber Green Wolves Taylorville Blue
Visual Arts – original Chalk/Carbon/Pigment
Kamila Allen New Vision Taylorville Blue
Kathleen Andruch Warriors Edinburg Blue
Brooke Bates New Vision Taylorville Blue Best of Show
Alex Brockamp Lads & Lassies Morrisonville Blue
Kara Brockamp Lads & Lassies Morrisonville Blue
Maria Brockamp Lads & Lassies Morrisonville Blue
Catherine Brookens New Vision Taylorville Blue
Keely L Durbin Green Wolves Taylorville Blue SFA
Keely L Durbin Green Wolves Taylorville Blue
Bryanna Fesser Lads & Lassies Morrisonville Blue Sfair
Cameron Harmon Lads & Lassies Morrisonville Blue SFA
Amy Heberling New Vision Owaneco Blue Sfair
Chris Kindermann New Vision Taylorville Blue Best of Show
Victor Kindermann New Vision Taylorville Blue Sfair
Karlee Kuntzman New Vision Taylorville Blue
Riley Matheny New Vision Taylorville Blue
Faith Moats New Vision Taylorville Blue
Tyler Moomey Indians & Maidens Owaneco Blue
Ben Robinson New Vision Taylorville Blue Sfair
Nicole Schmedeke Lads & Lassies Morrisonville Blue SFA
Nicole Schmedeke Lads & Lassies Morrisonville Blue
Julia Shoop INDEPENDENT Taylorville Blue Sfair
Julia Shoop INDEPENDENT Taylorville Blue SFA
Quintin Tippitt Green Wolves Owaneco Blue SFA
Felicity Witt Indians & Maidens Taylorville Blue
Jericho Witt Indians & Maidens Taylorville Blue Sfair
Jericho Witt Indians & Maidens Taylorville Blue SFA
Shiloh Witt Indians & Maidens Taylorville Blue
Shiloh Witt Indians & Maidens Taylorville Blue Best of Show
Visual Arts – original Glass/Plastic
Kamila Allen New Vision Taylorville Blue
David Bruns Go-Getters Rosamond Blue
Daniel Cornell Go-Getters Stonington Blue
Lane Dooley Go-Getters Stonington Blue
Jenny Green Warriors Edinburg Blue
Sarah Long Warriors Edinburg Blue
Visual Arts – original Metal
Jericho Witt Indians & Maidens Taylorville Blue
Visual Arts – original 3-D Design/Mixed Media
Sarah Long Warriors Edinburg Blue SFA
Sarah Long Warriors Edinburg Blue Sfair
Kenzie Reber Green Wolves Taylorville Blue
Marisa Simes New Vision Taylorville Blue Sfair
John Smith Mt Auburn Rustlers Blue Mound Blue
Visual Arts – original Heritage Arts
Hannah Cornell Go-Getters Stonington Blue
Kaysey Spurgeon Lads & Lassies Morrisonville Blue
Woodworking – Level I Woodworking I
Bryce Barton Warriors Hewittsville Blue
Kyle Kuntzman New Vision Taylorville Blue Sfair
Tanner Mickey New Vision Taylorville Blue
Tyler Moomey Indians & Maidens Blue
Ben Robinson New Vision Taylorville Blue SFA
Woodworking – Level II Woodworking II
Quintin Tippitt Green Wolves Blue SFA
Woodworking – Level IV Woodworking IV
Garrett Wilson New Vision Taylorville Blue Sfair
Welding - Welding
James L Brokaw Mt Auburn Rustlers Blue Mound Blue Sfair
Daniel Cornell Go-Getters Stonington Blue SFA
On Wednesday, July 7, 2010, the 4-H Swine Show will begin at 8:00 a.m. followed by the 4-H Sheep Show and the Goat Show. Also on July 7th, the Master Showmanship contest will be at approximately 1:00 p.m. Farm Bureau will also be sponsoring a “fat bat” and luncheon.
On Thursday, July 8, 2010, the Beef classes begin at 8:30 a.m.. The public is invited to attend any and all of these shows.
4-H participants should check the exhibit requirements in the Christian County 4-H Fairbook. Questions can be directed to the Extension office at 287-7246. Projects selected for the State Fair will be on exhibited at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield on Christian County’s designated day, Saturday, August 14, 2010. If you would like more information about joining 4-H or have any questions, please contact the Extension office at 287-7246.
Christian County Farm Bureau's 'Interactive Farm' A Hit With Kids  Agriculture continues to be the driving force in Christian County’s economy, and this week at the Christian County fair, the Christian County Farm Bureau is once again hosting the ‘Interactive Farm’ at the fairgrounds.
Christian County Farm Bureau Manager Eric Johnson says that the bureau tries to provide as many experiences as possible to show the kids of Christian County real life farm experiences in terms they can understand.
Listen to Johnson's comments here.
The ‘Interactive Farm’ will be open to the public all week from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. at no cost to fairgoers.
Four-wheeler Racing Hits Christian County Fair Tonight  Now that the 87th annual Christian County fair has officially begun, fairgoers can be a part of a new tradition in the fair’s history as 4-wheeler racing will take place in the grandstands tonight.
In years past, local horse and bull riders have participated in the annual rodeo, but this year the Christian County Fair Board decided to try something different with the 4-wheeler racing, giving local drivers a chance to show off their skills says fair board president Craig Paulek.
Listen to Paulek's comments here.
Paulek explains that while the rodeo was a popular event and it wasn’t an easy choice to cut it from the program, he feels that with the area’s interest in 4-wheeler racing fairgoers will be open to accept it with open arms.
Listen to Paulek's comments here.
For a complete schedule of fair events go online to www.ChristianCountyFair.com.
Schneider Crowned 2010 Miss Christian County Tuesday  The 87th annual Christian County fair kicked off in royal fashion as the Miss Christian County crown was passed from 2009 queen Amanda Pavlicek to 2010 winner Alicia Schneider.
Alaina Deal was dubbed the 2010 Little Miss Christian County.
Christian County Fair Begins Today In Taylorville The wait is over, the Christian County Fair kicks off today, and there’ll be plenty of action in the grandstands as the fair welcomes back the annual Little Miss and Miss Christian County pageant.
Christian County Fair Board President Craig Paulek says that this is a long running tradition that is 87 years in the making.
Listen to Paulek's comments here.
Paulek adds that the fair will close out Sunday with the annual demo derby.
Listen to Paulek's comments here.
For all of your Christian County fair news go online to www.ChristianCountyFair.com.
Mover Over Rodeo, 4-Wheeler Racing Coming To Christian County Fair While tradition will be alive and well at the 87th Annual Christian County Fair next week, dedicated fairgoers can expect one major change in the grandstand events Wednesday night, July 7th.
Christian County Fair Board President Craig Paulek says that instead of a rodeo this year, fairgoers will have a chance to watch 4-wheeler racing up close and personal in the grandstands.
Listen to Paulek's comments here.
Paulek explains that while local contestants in the rodeo will be missed this year, the 4-wheeler races give local talent a chance to showcase their racing skills.
Listen to Paulek's comments here.
For more Christian County Fair information go online to www.ChristianCountyFair.com or visit the fair’s webpage on www.TaylorvilleDailyNews.com.
Miss Christian County Kicks Fair Off Tuesday Night With less than a week to go before the long awaited return of the annual Christian County Fair, board members are reminding the people of Christian County that the fair will once again kickoff Tuesday with the Little Miss Christian County and Miss Christian County pageant beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the grandstand says Christian County Fair Board President Craig Paulek.
Listen to Paulek's comments here.
Paulek explains that the fair will wrap up Sunday, July 11th, with the annual demolition derby.
Listen to Paulek's comments here.
For more Christian County fair information go online to www.ChristianCountyfair.com or visit the fair’s web page on TaylorvilleDailyNews.com. State's Budget Troubles To Be Felt At Christian County Fair  Christian County Fair Board President Craig Paulek confirmed that with the difficult economy, the fair will not be exempt from losing money.
Listen to Paulek's comments here.
Paulek did add that the 4-H fair would still go on without a hitch, and that they expect another great turnout for the annual grand champion’s auction.
Listen to Paulek's comments here.
The Christian County Fair begins Tuesday, July 6th.
Affordability In Abundance At This Year's Christian County Fair  With everyone looking for as much bang for the buck as possible this summer with summer vacations, Craig Paulek says that you need to look no farther than the Christian County Fair beginning July 6th.
Paulek says with affordable carnival rides, the whole family is sure to have a good time this year.
Listen to Paulek's comments here.
Paulek explains that Thursday night will be a highlight for 4-H’ers with the annual 4-H auction.
Listen to Paulek's comments here.
For more Christian County Fair information visit www.christiancountyfair.com or visit the Christian County Fair’s page on www.TaylorvilleDailyNews.com.
4-H Competitors Ready For Christian County Fair  It wouldn’t be a Christian County Fair without the youth of the county competing with the annual Christian County 4-H competitions, and as Christian County Fair Board President Craig Paulek explains, the competitions are set to take place this year on Tuesday and Wednesday during the week of the Christian County Fair.
Listen to Paulek's comments here.
Paulek says that the exhibits will be on display all week during the entirity of the Christian County Fair.
'Young Americans Day' To Be Held July 8th At Christian County Fair  While the Christian County Fair will have plenty of night time fun for adults in the grandstands and the Miller Lite Beer Barn, there will be plenty of activities for the kids on Thursday, July 8th says Christian County Fair Board President Craig Paulek.
Listen to Paulek's comments here.
In addition to the Young American Day, there will be 4-H competitions held all week, as well as carnival rides all week long at the fair.
Still Kickin' And Super Mario Speedwagon To Play At Christian County Fair With plenty of time before the Christian County Fair kicks off July 6th, Christian County Fair Board President Craig Paulek is reminding fairgoers that this year will be a special one for the stage in the Miller Lite Beer Barn as central Illinois favorites Still Kickin’ and Super Mario Speedwagon will grace the stage Friday and Saturday night.
Listen to Paulek's comments here.
For more Christian County Fair information, visit www.christiancountyfair.com, as well as the Christian County Fair website on TaylorvilleDailyNews.com. Christian County Fair Begins July 6th With temperatures soaring in the middle to upper 90’s, Christian County citizens are receiving daily reminders that summer is in full effect, and with summer, comes the annual Christian County Fair.
While this year’s Christian County fair dates might appear to be earlier than normal this year, Christian County Fair Board President Craig Paulek explains that due to contractual agreements already made with the fair’s carnival company the fair will begin July 6th.
Listen to Paulek's comments here.
For up-to-the-minute fair updates, visit the website ChristianCountyfair.com.
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