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Caitlyn Holter washes her hands at the one of the eight hand-washing stations on the Rock Springs Fairgrounds. Frequent hand washing is encouraged to ward off swine flu. The water flows when the foot pump is activated, the soap comes out when a lever is pushed, and there are paper towels available right on the machine.

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Jim Bernholtz, a regional representative for State Treasurer Josh Mandel, presented Jim Ridenour, right, with a certificate recognizing his contributions to the Meigs County Fair. Bernholtz also recognized the junior fair board for their work with the fair.

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Bleedin’ Green 4-H club was named the top riding unit in Sunday’s Junior Fair Parade.

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The Brownies and Daisies were named the top walking unit in the Junior Fair parade.

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Top horse unit in the Junior Fair parade on Sunday evening was the Rough Riders 4-H club.

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The Cowboy Boots and Country Roots 4-H club float was the top float in the Junior Fair parade on Sunday evening.

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The annual Little Mister Meigs County Contest was held on Monday morning on the Hill Stage. Pictured are (from left) second runner-up Brady Davis, first runner-up Tucker Davis, and Little Mister Meigs County 2012 Bradon Sampson.

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The annual Little Miss Meigs County Contest was held on Monday morning on the Hill Stage. Pictured are (from left) second runner-up Alexa Ingels, first runner-up Gracelyn Yost, and Little Miss Meigs County 2012 Lorena Kennedy.

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The traditional Shade River cook-out for 4-H exhibitors and others was held immediately following the show ring dedication.

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Canning remains a popular category for fair exhibit. Here Courtney Card, front, and Peggy Crane place ribbons on the numerous jars entered in the competition.

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Jim Milliken, far right, regional liaison for Secretary of State Jon Husted presented a certificate commending the Meigs County Agricultural Society on the 149th Meigs County Fair.