Local 4-H and FFA members gathered at the Monroe County Fair last week to take part in an array of exhibitions.
Payne Clark of rural Wilton (left) won the James and Morgan Wells Sportsmanship Award. The judge selects the exhibitor who demonstrates the top qualities in showmanship while showing and interacting with other exhibitors during the entire dairy show. Al Wells is presenting the award to Payne. (Contributed photo)Maddie Wallerman of Norwalk takes part in the dairy show.Peyton Clark awaits her turn to take part in the dairy show. Cora Brandau takes part in the dairy show. Landyn DeWitt participates in the swine show. Kennedy Ornes and son Porter wait for their turn in the dairy show. The following were clothing style-show participants: Katherine Beebee, Azaria Carpenter, Miranda Arndt, Amanda Jaeger and Alivia Paulson. (Contributed photo) Vanessa Ornes stands with her reserve champion barrow.Vanessa and Elliott Ornes pose with Vanessa’s sheep awards, including top senior showmanship award.
