Variety of events enjoyed at 2009 Motley Fair

2009-06-25 / Crow Wing Currents


"Hello Mr. Goat" The Robben siblings from Staples enjoyed getting to see (and pet) a variety of animals at the Motley Fair last weekend. Pictured from left; twins Logan and Dillan, two and a half years; Ashley, four; and Tanner, six. (Staples World photos by Dawn Schimpp Timbs) "Hello Mr. Goat" The Robben siblings from Staples enjoyed getting to see (and pet) a variety of animals at the Motley Fair last weekend. Pictured from left; twins Logan and Dillan, two and a half years; Ashley, four; and Tanner, six. (Staples World photos by Dawn Schimpp Timbs) Saddled up sisters The 'Peterson sisters' from Staples, Amy Rutten (left) riding Cody; and Jacque Doll on Bubbles, enjoyed competing in the Open Horse Show held June 20, at the Morrison County Fair in Motley. This was the first time an Open Horse Show was scheduled during the county fair; and it was a success, reports Fairboard President Rhonda Amundson. Saddled up sisters The 'Peterson sisters' from Staples, Amy Rutten (left) riding Cody; and Jacque Doll on Bubbles, enjoyed competing in the Open Horse Show held June 20, at the Morrison County Fair in Motley. This was the first time an Open Horse Show was scheduled during the county fair; and it was a success, reports Fairboard President Rhonda Amundson. Ribbon winners Ribbons were awarded at the Motley Fair for a variety of crafts, baked and canned goods, school projects and flowers. Pictured above, from left, are blueribbon winners Dawn Swartz, Motley; Ellen Swartz, Motley; and Madeline Esterl, Savage. Ribbon winners Ribbons were awarded at the Motley Fair for a variety of crafts, baked and canned goods, school projects and flowers. Pictured above, from left, are blueribbon winners Dawn Swartz, Motley; Ellen Swartz, Motley; and Madeline Esterl, Savage. Supper time Colleen Wickman, nine-year old from Staples, enjoyed feeding the goats at the Motley Fair's petting zoo, hosted by the Staples Motley FFA. Supper time Colleen Wickman, nine-year old from Staples, enjoyed feeding the goats at the Motley Fair's petting zoo, hosted by the Staples Motley FFA. Birthday fun Jessica Williams (right) of Staples celebrated her 14th birthday June 20, at the Morrison County Fair in Motley, enjoying a variety of fair events including a Midway ride on 'The Scrambler' with her brother, Ethan. Birthday fun Jessica Williams (right) of Staples celebrated her 14th birthday June 20, at the Morrison County Fair in Motley, enjoying a variety of fair events including a Midway ride on 'The Scrambler' with her brother, Ethan. 'Farmer Olympics' Mike Burrows, from Motley, pushed teammate Sam Kveton, from Aldrich in the wheelbarrow race; one of several competitions that were part of the 'Farmer Olympics,' held for the first time during the Motley Fair. 'Farmer Olympics' Mike Burrows, from Motley, pushed teammate Sam Kveton, from Aldrich in the wheelbarrow race; one of several competitions that were part of the 'Farmer Olympics,' held for the first time during the Motley Fair. Cycle ride Maren Vogt (left) and Jenna Trantina, 11-yearolds from Staples, had fun riding the motorcycles at the Motley Fair's Midway, hosted by Cody Rides of Prior Lake. Cycle ride Maren Vogt (left) and Jenna Trantina, 11-yearolds from Staples, had fun riding the motorcycles at the Motley Fair's Midway, hosted by Cody Rides of Prior Lake.

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