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| Riley Tharpe and Champion Lucy. |
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| Austin Porter displaying his Showmanship banner. |
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| Brittany Foster, far left, and her sister, Autum, far right, busy showing their sheep. |
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| Grand Champion banner over Riley Tharpe's goat, Lucy. |
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| Austin Porter just seconds after learning he had won. |
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| Lt. David Porter watches as his son, Austin, heads into the show ring for final judging. |
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| Carly Morris collected a Grand Champion ribbon for her 9-year project. |
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 -
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Families of Bargersville Community Fire Department firefighters with deep agricultural roots and exposure enjoyed showing animals and exhibits at the 2010 Johnson County 4-H and Agricultural Fair.
The depth of participation drew applause from farm families and city slickers who appreciated the children’s efforts as well as the parents and grandparents who extended a few helping hands along the way.
Three BCFD families garnered Champion recognition from fair judges and other fire family participants were honored with hugs and slaps on the back.
Grand Champion Pygmy Doe goat was raised and shown by Riley Tharpe, 11, son of BCFD Lt. Tom Tharpe.
The insect collection of Carly Morris, 17, daughter of BCFD Battalion Chief Michael Morris, knocked out a Grand Champion ribbon in the Entomology category. Her display included nine years of insect collecting.
Another championship was awarded to Austin Porter, 13, son of BCFD Lt. David Porter, for his intermediate beef showmanship.
Other fire department family children who participated Tuesday at the fair included Brittany and Autum Foster, 13-year-old daughters of Battalion Chief Rod Hayes. The girls showed sheep for the first time.
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