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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 2005
Page
6
Resident recalls the 2005 Franklin County Fair highlights. He cheers the derby as his favorite moment, noting it was his first time attending and a chance to reconnect with friends, family, and neighbors at the event.
Franklin County residents anticipate relief as a heat wave gives way to cooler air and rain. Climatologist Mary Knapp of Kansas State University notes a cool front could arrive tonight, with high temps staying under 100 and 80s through midweek. Heat worsened conditions at the Franklin County Fair and prompted ER visits, though no heat stroke cases are reported.
Samantha Thompson reports at the County Fairgrounds sale where 4-H youths face emotional goodbyes to their animals. Greg Thyr notes that tears are common as the market sale concludes Saturday night, and handlers acknowledge the difficulty of sending them off.
The 2006 Franklin County Fair demo derby saw lower attendance and fewer cars, with 20 to 25 per group vs typical 30 to 35. Heat is blamed for low turnout as organizers noted crowds shrinking and fair board fatigue. Cars built by Pomona, Gardner, and Olathe teams competed, while Lloyd Swank and Royce Swank commented on heat impact and fundraising concerns.
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