Archive for July, 2010
Riding for the thrill of it
Thursday, July 29th, 2010MOUNT VERNON — Although English riding has its roots in history among the gentility, today's English riders participate for the thrill and the intense competition.
Keeping flies away from your fruit
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010MOUNT VERNON — The season is ripe for fresh fruit and vegetables but no one likes dealing with pesky fruit flies that seem to pop out of nowhere when there is anything sweet out in the open.
Moreland wins Grand Champion Market Lamb
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010MOUNT VERNON — A new face topped market lamb awards this year when Hannah Moreland won Grand Champion.
Douglas honored for poultry
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010MOUNT VERNON — On Tuesday, Bernie Douglas was named the best poultry exhibitor at the Knox County Fair Poultry Show.
Feeders worked well in heat
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010MOUNT VERNON — After nine classes and 90 animals were judged in the ring, Grand Champion honors were awarded to Kyle Daniels of Fredericktown, who is a member of the Mount Vernon FFA.
New wrinkle at beef show
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010MOUNT VERNON — There was a new wrinkle to the Market Beef/Beef Feeder show at the Knox County Fair this year. A new competition class was added; beef pool.
Dairy goats put on a show
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010MOUNT VERNON — Goats of all shapes and sizes put their show faces on and did their best to outshine one another at the Knox County Dairy Goat Show on Tuesday morning.
