By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 2 August 2021 at 2:08 pm
‘It is important for all that are currently eligible to get their vaccine now to ensure we have the best protection and are successful in having in-person learning this school year.’ – Paul Pettit, public health director
The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments will be offering Covid-19 vaccines next week as part of a push to have children 12 and older get the vaccine before school starts in September.
The Pfizer vaccine will be offered at the clinics, which is approved for everyone 12 years of age and older. Covid-19 vaccines are both safe and effective, the local Health Departments said.
“The back-to-school pop-up vaccine clinics are a great way for our youth and young adults 12 years of age and older to conveniently get the vaccine before school starts,” said Paul Pettit, public health director for the two counties.
Each clinic is open to the public and walk-ins will be accepted. Appointments are strongly encouraged and can be made through the links in this article. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian with them to receive the vaccine. The second dose of the vaccine will be offered three weeks after the first shot at the same school during the same time.
“It is important for all that are currently eligible to get their vaccine now to ensure we have the best protection and are successful in having in-person learning this school year,” Pettit said. “Getting vaccinated against Covid-19 is the most effective way to protect yourself and others. Vaccinated individuals continue to represent a very small amount of the total cases and current transmission rates so we need to continue to get as many people vaccinated as possible.”
The schedule includes:
• Monday, Aug. 9, from 9 to 11 a.m. – Pembroke Junior/Senior High School, 8750 Alleghany Rd., Corfu, NY 14036. Click here for an appointment.
• Monday, Aug. 9, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. – LeRoy Wolcott Street School, 2 Trigon Park, Le Roy, NY 14482. Click here for an appointment.
• Tuesday, Aug. 10, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. – Medina High School, 2 Mustang Drive, Medina, NY 14103. Click here for an appointment.
• Tuesday, Aug. 10, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Byron-Bergen Jr/Sr HS Cafeteria, 6917 W Bergen Rd., Bergen, NY 14416. Click here for an appointment.
• Wednesday, Aug. 11, from 9 to 11 a.m. – Notre Dame High School, 73 Union St., Batavia, NY 14020. Click here for an appointment.
• Wednesday, Aug. 11, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Genesee County Health Dept., 3837 W Main Street Rd., Batavia, NY 14020. Click here for an appointment.
• Thursday, Aug. 12, from 9 to 11 a.m. – Charles D’Amico High School in Albion, 302 East Ave., Albion, NY 14411. Click here for an appointment.
• Thursday, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Orleans County Health Dept., 14016 NY-31, Suite 101, Albion, NY 14411. Click here for an appointment.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 2 August 2021 at 12:07 pm
KNOWLESVILLE – The hay bale rolling competition picked up momentum through the week at the Orleans County 4-H Fair, with more teams signing up and the crowds getting bigger after the debut on Wednesday.
The event was added after the fair was forced to discontinue the grease pole climbing contest, a popular event for nearly 50 years. The fair’s insurance company deemed climbing a utility pole, slathering in grease, too dangerous.
Each night before the hay bale rolling, a moment of silence was observed for the grease pole. Jeremy Neal, the event chairman, even had a gravestone marker made that he put at the base of the grease pole. “RIP Grease Pole,” the marker said. Someone added flowers to the display on Saturday night.
The team that called themselves the “Bad Moms” – Amber Conner and Tiff Burgio of Albion – pushes the hay bale past the grease pole, which was given a fitting tribute throughout the week. The Bad Moms completed the course in 2:53.59, but faced 30 seconds of violations for having the hay bale go off course three times. They were one of three all-woman teams to complete the challenge. Brie Trembley and Abby Allen of Albion were the first to do it on Friday. Their team was called “Hay-Girl-Hay.” They did it in 2:37.60 plus 60 seconds in violations.
Neal concocted the hay bale rolling event, and set up a course with ditches and poles. The hay bales weighed 700 pounds and they were rolled on the two straight-a-way lanes, and then twice had to be pushed end-over-end for shorter segments.
There were some gripes on Wednesday, especially on social media, with the debut of the hay bale rolling. Jeremy Neal was concerned it might be “flop” and people might not come back after the first night.
But crowds grew in size, and there were several teams each night, including eight on Friday. The top team each night advanced to the finals on Saturday, with the winner getting $250.
“I’m very happy,” Neal said after the event ended on Saturday night. “It turned out to be something that people loved. It’s no grease pole, but it’s definitely something to watch.”
Neal said he will change the course next year and may tinker with other elements in the challenge.
His wife Tina said the hay bale rolling had the added benefit of being clean fun.
“It’s far less messy,” she said. “There weren’t any ruined clothes.”
To see a video of Alden Cayea and Chris Hahn in the finals, click here. (They were disqualified after three of their friends jumped in and helped push the hay bale in the last stretch. Cayea and Hahn were wiped out after qualifying for the finals on Saturday, and then had to do the challenge again.)
Jeremy Moyer, right, and David Armer – “DP Dubs” – won the event during Saturday’s finals, finishing the challenge in 1 minute, 6 seconds.
Moyer, 34, of Lyndonville and Armer, 31, of Albion work together at the Brockport Department of Public Works. They said they wanted to support the 4-H Fair by competing in the new challenge.
“It’s not so easy, especially when you are flipping it end over end,” Moyer said.
Armer grew up farming and in 4-H. He liked that the challenge has a farm connection.
His advice for the event is “to go as fast as you can and avoid the sides (of the course).” Neal sent up the course and lined it with traffic cones.
Neal is shown in this photo in back left. He is watching to make sure the team stays in the lane. Kayla Sucy, back right, served as the announcer of the event.
Samantha Basinait and Allison Mathes – “Minimum Wagers” – did the challenge in 2:30:49 with no violations which is the fastest time for an all-female team.
The age minimum to compete was 16, instead of 18 for the grease pole. There also was only two people needed for a team, instead of the 6 to 10 for the grease pole. That resulted in many more teams for the hay bale rolling.
Kelsie Johnstone of Holley and Andrew Moore of Albion compete in the event in front of an enthusiastic crowd on Friday night.
Joe Cecchini, right, and Ollie Wilson of Medina had a fast time in 1 minute, 19 seconds, but faced another 30 seconds in penalties.
Caleb Cudzilo and Alexander Planer of Oswego – “The Rolly Men” – covered the course in 1:47.02, but were docked 40 seconds in violations.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 2 August 2021 at 9:52 am
LYNDONVILLE – The Lyndonville community will be putting up banners of local soldiers next year, with the portraits on utility poles from just before Memorial Day to just after Veterans Day.
Lyndonville joins a growing list of communities to embrace the banners of Hometown Heroes. Holley, Medina and Albion have them, and many other communities around the state do as well.
Valerie D. Wells, a Lyndonville native, is coordinating the effort in Lyndonville. She said American flags will stay on much of Main Street. She expects some of the Hometown Heroes will be part on Main Street and also be included on Maple Avenue, Willowbrook Drive and Lake Avenue.
The banners will cost $200 each, and that includes hardware so they can be attached to the utility poles. The Lyndonville Area Foundation will set up an account for the funds, Wells said.
“The Lyndonville community should feel great pride in honoring our veterans in this noble way for many years to come,” she said.
The banners are expected to be up for three years and then will be given to the family. They will be in a different location each of the three years, Wells said.
For more information on how to purchase a banner for next year, contact Wells at (585) 339-8500 or by email at vwells022@gmail.com.
Historian shares about Caroline Phipps, who started a school for women in Albion
Photos courtesy of Melissa Ierlan: Dee Robinson, retired Town of Gaines historian, gave a presentation on Sunday evening about one of the teachers at the schoolhouse, Caroline Phipps, who would start the Phipps Union Female Seminary in Albion.
Courtesy of Melissa Ierlan
GAINES – The first public event held at the Gaines Basin cobblestone school since the interior was remodeled was held on Sunday evening was completed.
Dee Robinson was the speaker and gave a presentation about Caroline Phipps Achilles and the Phipps Union Seminary. The lecture was part of a series by the Orleans County Historical Association each Sunday at 6 p.m. during August.
Dee Robinson moved to Childs in the 1970s. She joined the Cobblestone Society and organized its resource center. She became the deputy historian of Gaines, then the historian. She served in the position for over 30 years. Robinson currently works at the Hoag Library in the local history room.
Her focus during Sunday’s lecture was Caroline Phipps and the Phipps Union Female Seminary. Phipps was born in 1812. By age 14 she was teaching school in a log shanty in Gaines Basin for $1 a week. The log shanty was 14’ x 16’ with a stone chimney and a crude fireplace. She worked each day from 7 a.m. until noon then from 1 p.m. until 6 or 7 p.m. Seats were made of slab logs; tables were pinned against the walls. Every square inch of space was occupied.
By 1832 the cobblestone school house was built. At this point Caroline left teaching for more education. After she returned, she desired to establish a women’s school. Phipps Female Women’s Seminary was founded in 1837. By 1851 a wing was added on to the building to serve as housing for 100 students.
The Gaines Basin schoolhouse, which has undergone major interior upgrades in recent years, hosted its first public event on Sunday.
Girls who attended the Phipps seminary came from many different states including Michigan, Vermont, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and even from Canada. Each student was required to have a Bible and attend a church every week that their parents had chosen.
Dee made several connections during her research into Caroline Phipps and the seminary. She spoke of a phone call from a relative of a woman who had attended the seminary and graduated in 1861. She offered to send the certificate from her graduation. The woman’s name was Miss Gertrude Ward. Dee discovered in the library’s collection, a program from the same year Ward graduated. Frank Lloyd Wright’s father wrote a ballad in 1847 for the Phipps Union Seminary. Lillian Achilles was the first librarian of the Swan Library and was the great niece of Caroline Phipps.
The school had two fires in 1874 and 1875. The second fire destroyed the building and the school ceased operating. The county bought the parcel upon which the County Clerk’s Office was constructed and still remains.
Dee Robinson and some of the attendees look over artifacts at the school.
For the second year in a row the Empire Girls State program was held virtually during to concerns about the Covid-19 pandemic.
Four from Orleans County – Kaylee Lacey of Medina, and Emily Harling, Kaylee Lacey and Leah Kania of Albion – were picked to attend the program.
Kaylee Lacey of Medina is student association secretary, and is a member of the Impact Club, Ecology and Conservation Club, marching band, swim team and softball team.
Emily Harling of Albion is an FFA officer and Freshman mentor. She helped start a recycling club. She also is a lifeguard who is a member of the swimming, soccer and track teams.
Leah Kania of Albion is vice president of Student Council, Close Up Club, Multi-Cultural Club, Freshman mentor, the musical theater program, National Honor Society, Select Chorus, marching band, Nature Trail committee, a NYSSMA participant and in the school volunteer work program.
Nicolina Creasey of Albion is the National Honor Society Secretary, a member of the soccer and track teams, and the school volunteer work program.
Leah Kania, left, and Nicolina Creasey
They were among 360 young women selected to attend the 80th American Legion Auxiliary Girls State session. As part of the annual program, outstanding students are chosen from their local high schools to spend a week learning about the inner workings of state, local and county government.
This premier leadership conference is designed to provide practical insight into the workings of the government, promote youth civic engagement, instill a sense of pride in America, and empower the next generation of women leaders, providing them with a network that lasts a lifetime.
The program included workshops lead by a political instructor, presentations on women in leadership, Activities that inspired patriotism and pride, as well as information on the American Legion Auxiliary.
“The ALA Girls State experience is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for young women across our state and while we couldn’t hold the program in person, our team worked hard to ensure that this cohort of High School Juniors get to learn some of the important principles of democracy and about the American Legion Auxiliary ” said Jennifer Farley, American Legion Auxiliary Girls State chairman. “Our hope is that after attending the virtual ALA Girls State, the girls will be inspired to participate in the democratic process, volunteer in their communities and be filled with patriotism and pride.”
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 1 August 2021 at 2:03 pm
Photos by Tom Rivers
MURRAY – A group of motorcyclists and other vehicles, including several Orleans County Sheriff’s patrol cars, headed out for a 50-mile-plus ride around Orleans County today as part of the second “Ride for the Blue” in support of law enforcement.
The group met at property on Monroe-Orleans Countyline Road owned by David Paul and then commenced to Route 104, heading west, at about noon.
Before the ride, speakers railed against Gov. Andrew Cuomo and state laws that have made it more difficult for judges to set bail. The speakers said law enforcement faces pressure from politicians who want to “defund the police” and reduce the budgets for public safety.
One of the speakers from the Murray Joint Fire District urged people to consider becoming a volunteer firefighter or EMT.
Last year, the “Back the Blue” ride attracted about 500 vehicles, including 300 motorcyclists. Today, there was about last year’s turnout, but today was hindered by rain.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 1 August 2021 at 10:39 am
Orleans County 4-H Fair ends 6-day run with attendance near 28,000
Photos by Tom Rivers
KNOWLESVILLE – These kids are up high on the Ferris wheel in the midway on Saturday afternoon at the Orleans County 4-H Fair.
It was a bustling week at the fair with attendance well above average at an estimated 27,700. Fair officials consider 25,000 to be busy, but this past week there were lots of people – every day. There weren’t any washouts or oppressive temperatures.
“This was one of our best fairs ever,” said Robert Batt, the executive director of the Cornell Cooperative Extension in Orleans County.
Extension and fair officials were worried about the event the previous week, when big rainstorms turned the grounds into mud. The bridge on Route 31 by the fairgrounds was also closed to traffic, making it difficult for tractor trailers and larger delivery trucks to get to the fairgrounds.
The very popular grease pole event also was knocked off the schedule due to the fair’s insurance provider.
And there were the shifting regulations with Covid-19 to contend with. Covid caused last year’s fair to be shut down.
Batt said a very committed group of fair volunteers, staff and 4-H families worked through all the details and challenges. He said the public was patient, very supportive and grateful for the chance to come out to the fair which operated without crowd capacity limits or other restrictions.
4-H food stands – pie, French fries and the Senior Council stand with hamburgers and soda – also were up at least by 30 percent and had to make unprecedented restock of supplies in mid week.
A hay bale rolling contest gained a following as the week went on. It was at the grease pole area and teams of two needed to roll or push a 700-pound hay bale end-over-end. Here Alden Cayea and Chris Hahn of Medina compete on Saturday. They tried the event each night and qualified for the finals on Saturday. Jeremy Neal, event chairman, keeps an eye on them to make sure they don’t stray off course and get assessed a 10-second violation.
It proved much easier to get together teams of two than teams for the grease pole, which tended to have six to 10 members.
A petting zoo highlighted by a camel was a new addition that proved popular throughout the day.
The Indian River Olde Time Lumberjack Show put on several shows throughout the week. They were part of a diversified entertainment lineup.
Highway 31 performed some rocking country tunes to close out the fair on Saturday night.
Emma Klaver of Barre competes in a Western horse competition on Saturday where the riders had to race past barrels in a clover leaf pattern.
Levi Loveland, 4, of Kent enjoys a trip on a mini motorcycle at one of the midway rides on Saturday.
His mother, Megan Sorg, said Levi liked seeing the farm animals the most during their visit to the fair.
Ruth Kuipers, 11 , of Byron leads a steer in the show ring during Saturday’s 4-H animal meat auction. The total bids were way over the market price and topped $20,000.
CARLTON – Orleans County Sheriff Christopher M. Bourke announced a Child Car Seat Check Point Event will be held on Tuesday at Orleans County Marine Park from 4 to 8 p.m. The Marine Park is located at 1110 Point Breeze Rd.
According to data, vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children ranging from the ages of 1 to 13. Preventative measures, such as proper installation of car seats, boosters and seat belts can lower many deaths and injuries. Informing and instructing parents and caregivers on child safety and proper installation of car seats is critical to saving young lives.
Our Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will inspect your car/booster seats to assure that your child is in the correct seat for their size and age. Car seat questions, please contact Certified Technician Kevin Colonna at 585-589-5527 or Kevin.Colonna@orleanscountyny.gov.
Any unvaccinated adults and children over the age of 2 attending this event are required to wear a mask and adhere to safe distance protocol.
KNOWLESVILLE – The 2021 Orleans County 4-H Fair Royalty include, kneeling front row: Prince Matthew Bloom, 11, of Albion; Princess Charlotte McGrath, 9, of Medina; Duke Carter Kuipers, 13, of Byron; Duchess Makenzie McGrath, 13, of Medina.
Standing back row: King Jordan Boccacci, 18, of Albion; and Queen Audrey Pask, 16, of Albion.
They were selected based on their participation and service at the fair.
This group also includes alternates. Kneeling front row: Duke Alternate Gideon Pask, 13, of Albion; Duchess Alternate Celes Paratore, 13, of Corfu; Princess Alternate Sophia Albone, 10, of Medina; Princess Charlotte McGrath, 9, of Medina; Prince Matthew Bloom, 11, of Albion.
Standing middle row: Prince Alternate Grant Kuipers, 9, of Byron; Duchess Makenzie McGrath, 13, of Medina; Queen Audrey Pask, 16, of Albion; Queen Alternate Catelynn Kidney, 17.
Standing back row: Duke Carter Kuipers, 13, of Byron; King Jordon Boccacci, 18, of Albion; King Alternate Joe Cecchini, 17, of Medina.
Dreams are powerful things. Some people find they never dream or maybe they do but they just do not remember – we will never know. But for those of us who dream often, sometimes the messages leave powerful and lasting impressions.
Some people believe I am a bit coo-coo. Being coo-coo has allowed me to open up my mind to see and feel things others might find crazy. So here you have it, I do believe that in my dreams those that are beyond the blue skies visit me with messages of faith.
Vivid dreams often come to me during times of uncertainty or change. One such dream was a message from my Grandma Clark. Grandma was a bit taller than me and a real spit-fire. Although she appeared to be on high anxiety sometimes, with a little conversation and inappropriate banter, she would open that smile and show those pearly whites. So it was fitting in a time of self anxiety, she gifted me her strength.
In this dream she approached me wearing a trench coat. As she opened her coat the image on her full length t-shirt was of herself. She wrapped me in her coat, held me tight and whispered in my ear “All the strength within me I pass down to you.” I felt her strength pass through me – faith in persevering.
My other grandma has been known to visit me and just smile at me with her clear blue eyes. This is Grandma Burgoon, the no-nonsense grandma. She had hands so soft, like baby cashmere. In my dreams she simply sits with me, does not speak and holds my hand into hers. And once again strength passes through me – faith in tranquility.
My Uncle Butchie brought me a message after he passed. I did not even know that he passed. He asked me to tell everyone he was sorry he couldn’t make it to the “show,” but to let everyone know that we would reunite one day. He hugged me and walked off with a kind looking, young blonde-haired man. He was no longer sick with cancer and there was joy in knowing that his body was new and strong again – faith in everlasting life and reuniting.
My Uncle David came to me. He told me that he knew I was not so innocent, laughed and teased me as he always did. Then holding up tiny pictures of my aunt and two cousins, while smiling at each one – faith in appreciation and self awareness.
This whole phenomenon started almost three decades ago when I was sleeping and woke up to see my Grandpa Clark looking at me, not saying a word. I tried so hard to say his name but couldn’t. After that I welcomed these visits from those beyond the blue skies. Each one coming at just the right time in life. Little messages from Heaven reminding me that how we spend our time in our own minds, is not lost on those that care and look after us from above.
There are some people I am awaiting faithful messages from. I welcome the generosity of their comfort and encouragement should they feel it justified.
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KENDALL – A Kendall woman died in a fire at her home this morning, the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office is reporting.
The Orleans County Sheriff’s emergency dispatch center at 4:53 a.m. receive a 911 call of a house fire with a person trapped at 1965 Peter Smith Rd.
Deputy Joseph Laudico was on scene within nine minutes and discovered a fully involved working house fire. Attempts to gain entry were to no avail due to the heavy fire conditions, Sheriff Chris Bourke said.
Four people lived at the address, with three adults and a child. Two adults and the child were able to escape the fire. Firefighters discovered the body of Judy A. Snyder in a bedroom hallway, Bourke said.
This fatal fire is being investigated by the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office CID/Fire Investigators, O.C. Emergency Management/Fire Investigators, NY State Fire and the Orleans County Coroner’s Office and the Monroe County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Kendall Fire Department was assisted by firefighters from Carlton, Hamlin-Morton-Walker, Murray, Brockport as well as the Orleans County Department of Public Works.
The investigation is continuing into the cause and origin of this fire, Bourke said.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 31 July 2021 at 4:40 pm
KNOWLESVILLE — Audrey Pask reclaimed the the title as grand master showman of the small animals today at the Orleans County 4-H Fair.
Audrey, 16, of Barre previously won the title in 2018. It features the top two showmen in poultry, rabbits, dogs and miniature horses.
Audrey Pask carries a chicken over to a table where she needed to answer many questions from a judge.
Audrey said she was grateful to be in the event, especially after last year’s fair was cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions and concerns. She qualified for today’s event after winning the poultry showmanship title.
“This week has just been a blast seeing all the people,” she said.
Judges ranked the seven participants today in how they did showing a dog, rabbit, chicken and miniature horse. The dog and miniature horse tested their showmanship skills, while the rabbit and chicken were more knowledge based.
“You just give it your all — you can’t win unless you have confidence in yourself,” Audrey said.
Kaitlin Johnson shows a miniature horse and is judged by Nicole Dabney. Kaitlin was the reserve grand master showman. She qualified after winning the dog showmanship competition earlier int he week.
Carissa Klossner keeps her eyes on the judge and smiles while showing a miniature horse. She qualified for the event after winning the miniature horse showmanship event.
Zack Albright shows this Border Collie during the competition. He qualified for the event as the reserve master showman for rabbits.
Amber Kiefer shows this miniature horse. She was the reserve master showman for dogs.
Jacques Gregoire puts this chicken back in a cage after answering questions from judge David Gerling. Jacques qualified for today’s grand master showmanship after earning master showman for rabbits and reserve showman for poultry.
Grace Goodrich leads the Border Collie around the ring. She qualified after earning reserve showman for miniature horses.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 31 July 2021 at 10:50 am
Photos by Tom Rivers
KNOWLESVILLE – Kaylee Nesbitt, 17, of Lyndonville is presented with the grand master showman trophy after winning the competition on Friday evening.
The grand master showman title is one of the most prestigious at the fair. The competition features the master showman in nine different animals: horse Western, horse English, dairy goat, meat goat, sheep, swine, llama, dairy cattle and beef cattle.
Kaylee qualified for beef. This was her third time in the competition. She also shows horses in the Western events.
Kaylee said the grand master showmen is a difficult test, with each master showman having to show all the animals. The master showmen learn from each other and other 4-Hers with experience in the animals.
“You ask a lot of questions of people who have done it before,” she said.
Kaylee is planning to major in animal sciences this fall at SUNY Cobleskill. She would like to eventually be a large animal veterinarian.
These master showmen lead dairy goats in the show ring in front of judge Alecia Spoth. The front three from left include Kaitlin Bennett, Kaylee Nesbitt and Meganne Moore.
Spoth, the judge, said Kaylee Nesbitt maintained an overall composure with all of the animals, keeping eye contact with the judge and was in control of the livestock.
Spoth said she was impressed with all the master showmen, who demonstrated an expansive knowledge of the animals.
The master showmen included:
Kaitlin Bennett, 12, of Barre, representing dairy cows
Kaylee Nesbitt, 17, of Lyndonville, representing beef cattle
Meganne Moore, 15, of Albion, representing English horse
Olivia Kroening, 16, of Medina, representing Western horse
Brilyn Rebisz, 16, of Bergen, representing dairy goats
Carter Kuipers, 13, of Byron, representing pigs
Celes Paratore, 13, of Corfu, representing meat goats
Danielle Schmidt, 16, of Medina, representing llamas
Carter Kuipers was the reserve master showman. Here he is guiding a pig in the show ring.
Brilyn Rebisz leads a llama in the ring. Some of the animals were led by halter or with bare hands.
Olivia Kroening keeps a sheep under control. The master showmen needed to be nimble in the ring and respond to sudden movements from the animals.
Danielle Schmidt leads a steer to the show ring in the livestock arena. Showing the steer was outside Danielle’s comfort zone. She earned a spot in the competition after winning the llama showmanship event.
Kaitlin Bennett enters the show ring with a dairy animal. She was comfortable with dairy after winning that event earlier in the week.
Kaylee Nesbitt, left, and Meganne Moore keep tabs on the pigs they were showing in the grand master showmen competition, which lasted more than two hours and featured nine different types of animals. Judge Alicia Spoth is at right.
Celes Paratore walks a steer around the show ring. The beef animal gave her some fits with unpredictable jumps and uncooperativeness.
