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 Nine year old Dakota Smith of Sturgis prepares his feeder steer, Big Ben, for the 4-H large animal show on Thursday, September 21, 2006. This is Dakota's 1st year in the 4-H program. |
 2006 GRAND MARSHALLS - MARK & SHIRLEY PRESTON
Mark & Shirley Preston were honored at the annual Fair Parade on Saturday, September 23rd as the 2006 Grand Marshalls. Shirley has been active with the St. Joseph County Grange Fair for 53 years. Shirley's first husband, Rex Lucas, represented the White Pigeon Grange on the fair board for many years. After his death Shirley served on the fair board before being replaced by her second husband, Mark Preston. Mark has served on the board of directors for 14 years. Mark & Shirley operate the Open Class Livestock office during fair week. |
Ten year old Tyler Ater of Sturgis gets ready to sell his Reserve Grand Champion Steer at the 4-H Large Animal Show on Thursday, September 21. Tyler had a quite a year at the Fair - along with his Reserve Grand Champion Steer he won Showmanship for his Steer, Lamb and Pig, Grand Champion Ewe Lamb and Reserve Grand Champion Turkey. |
 A Miracle of Birth volunteer shows off one of the newest additions. For many fair visitors - children and adults - the Birthing Tent was visited several times a day during their trip to the fair just to see if new babies had been born. Fairgoers were treated to many new arrivals this year in the Miracle of Birth exhibit. Throughout the week visitors were able to watch live births of a variety of farm animals, including calves, piglets, lambs,and lots of chicks. The MSU Extension office was again responsible for the huge success of the Birthing Tent and estimates that over 40,000 people visited during fair week. |
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2006 People's Choice Awards:
1st place - Marilyn Youngs - Underground Railroad Quilt
2nd Place - Susan Graystone - Snowmen
3rd Place - Kay Ralston - Cats |
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