The Press-Dispatch
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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, August 4, 2021 A-7 No one injured in Saturday crash On Saturday, no one was in- jured in a crash on Highway 56 at about 1 p.m. Anne Berger, 66, of Jasper, was following a vehi- cle east on Highway 56 when the vehicle in front of her stopped to make a left turn. Daniel Gra- ham, 59, of Petersburg, was be- hind Berger and his 1993 Chev- rolet pickup hydroplaned when he tried to brake. His pickup crashed into the back of Berg- er's 2020 Lincoln Nautilus, ac- cording to Deputy Collier. The crash caused an estimat- ed $1,000 to $2,500 damage. FAIR Continued from page 1 SCHEDULE Monday-Sunday, Aug. 9-15 Sweet Corn sold by the dozen Call 812-677-0728 to order ahead Thursday, Aug. 12 6 p.m. Parade 6:30 p.m. Antique Tractor Show Friday, Aug. 13 6-8 p.m. Bingo at small shelter house 6:30 p.m. Mike Lance with Starbound on stage Saturday, Aug. 14 2 p.m. Miss Cornflower/Mister Popcorn 2:30 p.m. Kids' corn eating contest (13 and under) 3-5 p.m. Pony Rides 6-8 p.m. Bingo at small shelter house 6:30 p.m. Chad Lynch on stage 8 p.m. Adult corn eating contest (14 and older) Sunday, Aug. 15 2 p.m. Gad-a-bouts Band AUGUST 12-15 Booth Rental: Call Randy at 812-887-2094 Parade Info: Call Glen at 812-746-2140 or email 65sweetcorn@gmail.com LUNCHES SERVED Thursday & Friday 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. EVENING MEALS served 4-9 p.m. SUNDAY MEALS served 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. MUSIC VENDORS PONY RIDES BINGO CHICKEN DINNERS PORK CHOPS FOOD RIDES CORN ON THE COB 323 NORTH MAIN STREET, OAKLAND CITY 812-749-4021• www.colvinfuneralhome.com Corn- Colvin FUNERAL HOME ENJOY THE Oakland City Sweet Corn Fest! Specializing in: • Real Estate • Personal Property Estates • Farm & Equipment Auctions 812-598-3936 CALL JOHNY RAY FOR ALL YOUR AUCTION NEEDS Call today to schedule your auction Auction pickups available Lic. #AU10800006 Hwy. 64 and Gibson Street OAKLAND CITY Phone: 812-749-4035 Fax: 812-749-4036 POWERS MOTOR PARTS INC. Tim Powers President EST. 1970 Welcome to the Sweet Corn Festival! Stop in and see what is new in Steve's Woodshop. 310 W. Morton St., Oakland City 812-749-4500 www.SuesFlowersIN.com Country Home DÉCOR & MORE Green and Blooming Plants, Willow Tree Angels, Garden Flags, Garden Decor, Candles and more! Flowers, Gifts & Country Gatherings Vinnedge Auto 110 N. 2nd Avenue, Oakland City 812-749-6408 WELCOME to the Sweet Corn Fest! W-B Air & WAter Serving Gibson County Since 1996 12123 E. Hickory Lane, P.O. Box 307, Oakland City, IN 47660 Phone: 812-749-9600 wbairwater@hotmail.com Jerry W. Wilkins, Owner/Operator Enjoy the Sweet Corn Festival! sweet corn festival OAKLAND CITY LIONS AUG 12-15 Dale Grinstead State Farm Agent 211 W. Morton Oakland City, IN Bus: 812-749-6155 dale.grinstead.bylw@statefarm.com dack.mathis.byoi@statefarm.com Please stop by and say, "Hi!" I'm looking forward to serving your needs for insurance and financial services. GET TO A BETTER STATE ™ . CALL ME TODAY. State Farm, Home Office, Bloomington, IL Have a great time SWEET CORN FESTIVAL at the See you at the parade! Have a great Sweet Corn Festival! Oakland City, IN HOMETOWN IGA 122 W. Morton St., Oakland City 812-749-3072 S you at the Swt Corn Feival! 518 Morton • Oakland City 812-749-6345 ZOOM meetings. We faced COVID issues, weather and curve balls, but with gener- ous sponsors, volunteers with positive outlooks and Pike County grit, we all got to cel- ebrate the largest and longest running fair in the county. With hearts like Pike Coun- ty has for its community, no wonder the fair has made it 100 years." Due to low enrollment and attendance at the fair four years ago, 4-H Council mem- ber Larry Haycraft wasn't sure if they could continue with the fair. He said, "Mak- ing the rides free has really made the fair more affordable for families to come and en- joy it. Seeing the kids show their animals, receive a rib- bon and be told how good of a job they are doing, along with the people participat- ing in the auction, helps the kids learn and grow through the 4-H program." Pike County 4-Hers seemed ready to get back into action with their projects this year, according to Alex Mahr- enholz, Pike County Exten- sion educator. "While over- all 4-H enrollment decreased slightly from previous years, our youth did not let that de- ter them from bringing their best to both their building and livestock projects." Sev- eral youth tried new projects, and learned more about proj- ect with which they were un- familiar. "Whether it meant win- ning grand champion this year or being determined to learn something new for next year, our 4-Hers strive for success not only during the county fair, but all year long. While I have spent most summers of my youth and adult life around coun- ty fairs in several different states, this was my first time seeing or participating in a Pike County 4-H Fair. I can honestly say that I was abso- lutely blown away by the ded- ication, knowledge and skills of our local 4-H youth," said Mahrenholz. "A fter coming out of the pandemic, there were many areas in which ev- eryone had to settle back in- to the routine of fair time, but if our Pike County youth are anything, they are skilled and they are resilient. The man- ner in which they conducted themselves both in the show ring and outside of it was im- pressive to say the least." Coming back to an in-per- son fair was a great way to cel- ebrate the 100th Pike Coun- ty 4-H Fair, according to Pike County Extension educator Brooke Goble. "Our 4-Hers and volunteers worked hard to have the best fair yet. As you walked into the 4-H build- ing, you could see all of the hard work from our 4-Hers and Open Class exhibitors. Our youth excelled in their projects and we even have 60 projects from Pike Coun- ty being exhibited at the In- diana State Fair. We also had a record breaking number of over 100 Open Class Exhib- its. We are sad that our fair season is over, but we are looking forward to making next year even better." Estimated date for the 2022 4-H Fair is July 23-29.