Fun at the Northwest Montana Fair
West Glacier bull rider Beau Hill took first place at the Northwest Montana Fair’s PRCA rodeo on Saturday with 91 points. Hill rode a reddish-brown bull named Whiskey Jack, a bull he was familiar with. He claimed $3,068 in prize money.
Parker Breding, of Edgar, was the only other cowboy to complete a ride at the three-day rodeo and came in second with 88 points. He took home $2,614 in prize money.
Jill Lyford’s huckleberry pie won the $300 grand prize in this year’s Great American Pie Contest.
Lexi Murer, Reggie Sapa, McKinlie Murer and Dylan Fix were the big winners in the Mutton Bustin’ competition.
Demolition Derby winners included Heat 2, Second Place, Chris Cheff, Columbia Falls; and ATV, Second Place, Brian Larson, Columbia Falls.
Open Class and 4-H/FFA competitions at the 2012 Northwest Montana Fair kicked off Aug. 13. Months of hard work paid off for competitors who earned Best of Show, Grand Champion, Reserve Champion and other honors.
More than 200 steers, hogs and lambs were auctioned at the 2012 Northwest Montana Fair’s Market Stock Sale on Saturday, grossing nearly $259,000.
Local 4H and FFA members sold a total of 26 steers, 132 hogs and 48 lambs to local businesses and residents. This year’s stock sale grossed about $7,000 less than last year’s sale, although average price per pound was higher in all three categories this year.
Beef sold for an average of $2.61 per pound, up six cents per pound over last year. Hogs sold for an average of $4.39 per pound, up 20 cents per pound. Lambs sold for an average of $4.60 per pound, up three cents per pound.
Among this year’s champion animals was the Reserve Champion market lamb raised by Lauren Falkner, of Columbia Falls. It was purchased by Les Schwab Tire in Whitefish for $1,164.50. The lamb weighed 137 pounds and sold for $8.50 per pound.
The following Columbia Falls area competitors took honors in the various categories:
Photography – Open Class
DSLR Camera/SLR Camera, Adults (18-59 years), Grand Champion, Dyannea Martin, Columbia Falls
Professional (all ages), Grand Champion, Valerie McIntyre, Columbia Falls
Photograph, Best of Show, Dyannea Martin; Reserve, Best of Show,Clarissa Jackson, Columbia Falls; Judge’s Choice, Clarissa Jackson, Columbia Falls
Dogs – Open Class
Sub-Novice B Obedience, Reserve Champion, Steven Wright, Columbia Falls
Home Arts & Needlework – Open Class
Child (ages 10 & under), Best Article, Maggie McKean, West Glacier
Crafts – Open Class
Woodturning Items, Best of Show, Joe Bowers, Columbia Falls
Wood Carving, Best of Show, Rich Baginski, Martin City
Woodcraft, Best of Show, Nicolas Ream, Columbia Falls
Home Culinary – Open Class
Pickles, Best of Show, Anni Sutkus, Columbia Falls
Sections 35-41 Adult, Judge’s Choice, Janice McDaniel, Columbia Falls
Rabbits & Small Animals – Open Class
Any Other Breed, Full Arch Type, Best of Breed, Melissa Johnson, Coram
Overall, Best of Show, Melissa Johnson, Coram
Rabbits & Small Animals – 4-H/FFA
Standard Rex, Best of Breed, Tierra Johnson, Coram
Any Other Purebred, Full Arch Type, Best of Opposite Sex, Melissa Johnson, Coram
Rabbit, Best of Show, Melissa Johnson, Coram
Best Poster, Senior, Melissa Johnson, Coram
Senior Showman, Rabbit, Reserve Champion, Melissa Johnson, Coram
Home Economics – 4-H/FFA
Level 1, Best of Show, Kiaunna Green, Columbia Falls
Crocheting, Best of Show, Sarah Johnson, Coram
Agriculture & Horticulture – Open Class
Beans, Junior, 14 and under, Best of Show, Spenser Kendall, Columbia Falls
Garden Creation, Reserve Champion, Eloise McKeon, West Glacier
A Minute To Win It Coloring Contest – Open Class
Ages 6-9, Winner, Cheyanne Johnston, Columbia Falls
Ages 10-13, Winner, Elaina Wagner, Columbia Falls
Beef, Dairy Cattle, & Goat Contests
Beef – Open Class
Bull, Grand Champion, Isabell Johnson, Columbia Falls
Goats – 4-H/FFA
4-H Best Nubian in Show, Eric Eberhart, Columbia Falls
Sheep – Open Class
Best Showman, Children 8 and under, Cheyanne Johnston, Columbia Falls
Sheep – 4-H/FFA
Market Lamb, Reserve Champion, Lauren Falkner, Columbia Falls
Lamb Market Livestock Show – 4-H/FFA
Market Lamb, Reserve Champion, Lauren Falkner, Columbia Falls
Top 10, Lindsay Strouse, Columbia Falls
Poultry – 4-H/FFA
Large Breed Chicken, Best of Show, Sarah Johnson, Coram
Senior Poster Contest, Second Place, Melissa Johnson, Coram
Junior Poster Contest, Second Place, Sarah Johnson, Coram
Senior Novice Showman, Poultry, Grand Champion, Tierra Johnson, Coram
Poultry – Open Class
Pigeon, Best of Show, Spencer Kendall, Columbia Falls; Reserve Best of Show, Zack Kendall, Columbia Falls
Senior Showmanship, Reserve Champion, Melissa Johnson, Coram