Saturday, October 17, 2015

Tri-Village Community & School Fair, From Old Roots To New Beginnings


The 2015 Tri-Village Community & School Fair was held recently on October 2nd and 3rd. Several contests and events were held this weekend including crowning of the high school king and queen, the Little Mr. & Miss Patriot pageant, Cutest Patriot and pumpkin decorating contests, an auction, a parade, a band and dance performance, the Pinewood Derby, a mini tractor pull, crop and baking contests and two new events were added this year; a car show and alumni baseball game.

Candidates for king and queen, chosen by their classmates, were seniors Knox Morris and Jenna Fisherback, juniors Josh Wiford and Payge Malott, sophomores Camren Munchel and Morgan Sparks, and freshmen Corbin Holzapfel and Breanna Locke. Seniors Knox Morris and Jenna Fisherback won the vote by the student body and were crowned king and queen of the 82nd school fair. Braxton Bales & Ava Camacho were chosen winners of the 2015 Little Mr. & Miss Patriot pageant. Piper Graham won first place in the Cutest Patriot Contest, Paizley Graham was runner-up, and Calvin Crumley placed 3rd.

Over 50 decorated pumpkins adorned the hallway of the main entrance. This contest proved to have the most participation between students and adults. The talent and creativity that went into the carving and decorating of these pumpkins was appreciated by all who attended the event. The school was decorated by students with the school fair theme “Tri-Village Community & School Fair – From Old Roots To New Beginnings”. Contest winners were Mr. Moore's class, Mrs. Bietry's class, and Mrs. Drew's class.

Another highlight of the weekend festivities was the annual school fair auction. Auctioneer Brian Rismiller did an excellent job. Without the support of the area businesses and community this event would not be possible.

The local fire departments participated in the annual parade along with numerous floats and several vintage cars. The 1st place float winner was the Wee Patriots, 2nd place went to the third grade class, 3rd place went to the second grade class, and 4th place went to the Kindergarten Club. A new event added this year was a car show. Winners were: Favorite Dodge – Steve Railsback, Favorite Ford – Joe Stockton, Most unusual paint – Jack Sullenbarger, and Best in Show – Dave George.

Unfortunately, because of inclement weather, the alumni baseball game had to be postponed until the following weekend. Even though the weather was not ideal, the Tri-Village band and dance team moved their performance inside to the gymnasium, while the kids enjoyed various games inside as well.

The Boy/Cub Scouts sponsored a Pinewood Derby race. Winning Best of Show: 1st place Bethany Ashbaugh, 2nd place Grant Jordan and 3rd place Jayden Hollinger. Race winners were: 1st place Wesley Osborne, 2nd place Kyrsten Ross, and 3rd place Kate Gross. Winners of the mini tractor pull were: Age 3-4 Quinten Smith 1st place, Alan Bruner 2nd place and Josalyn Curtner 3rd place. Age 5-6 Colton Pool 1st place, Aron Bruner 2nd place and Tessa Hayes 3rd place. Age 7-8 Alex Jackson 1st place, Shawn Moore Jr. 2nd place and Aden McConachie 3rd place.

Crop and produce top 3 categories winners, hosted by the Tri-Village MVCTC FFA, include: Field Crop Division, Trudy Snyder - Corn, Garden Division, David Wetzel – Pumpkin, Canned Division, Stephanie McConachie – Canned Vegetable.

Baking Contest Results: Cupcakes: PK-6th - 1st place Kearstin Auske. Decorated Cupcakes: Adult - 1st place Rachel Shaw. Cookies: Adult - 1st place Trudy Snyder. Decorated Cookies: Adult - 1st place Rachel Shaw. Decorated Cakes: Adult - 1st place Isabelle Long. Candy: 7th -12th - 1st place Stevie Wright. Candy: Adult - 1st place Rachel Shaw. Pies: PK-6th - 1st place Camryn Wyne. Pies: Adult - 1st place Altha Sullenbarger. Family Project: 1st place Zane and Wesley Osborne. Unique Items: 1st place Aden McConachie.

The Tri-Village Community & School Fair Committee would like to congratulate all of the winners and thank those who participated. We appreciate all who so graciously helped in making this year’s school fair a success. Thank you for participating, volunteering, donating and contributing in helping to keep our on-going community tradition.

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