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Country Today in Eau Claire, Wisconsin

11 Sep 1985

Page 6

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Country Today

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Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1985

Page

6

Richland youth Blacky Smokey steer dominate Richland County Fair

Randy Pond of Lone Rock won grand champion steer with Blacky a Chianina Anguss Limousin cross, while Smokey, a Chianina Anguss cross, was reserve champion after a strong run at Wisconsin events. He also claimed top honors with a junior yearling heifer named Miss Legs in the beef show. The Ponds operate a 1000 acre farm and trucking business alongside their cattle. Richland County Fair officials note upgraded grandstands replacing Storm damaged 1984 structures.

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Mr. Pond Kurt Kegley Mr. Kegley East Troy Bobby May Mineral Point Illinois Blacky Pond Gordon Joann Pond Lone Rock Randy Randy Poad Richland County Fair
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Fair circuits roll on as Williams visits Wisconsin shows

Bob Williams veteran county fair supervisor for the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection recaps attending 25 to 30 fairs in 1985, and notes the 76 Wisconsin fairs receive funding. He highlights judging issues, facility needs, and annual reports to improve fairs, citing Richland County’s new $194,000 aluminum grandstands funded largely by insurance and used for a tractor pull.

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Bob Williams Datcp County Arland McKittrick Richland County Fair Richland County Fairgrounds Vernon County Wisconsin Country Today Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Richland County Sheboygan Rock Walworth
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