Tad Tureson and Alexis Beach of Motley enjoyed riding the Ferris Wheel at the Motley Fair June 25. The Midway featured Cody Rides Carnival from Prior Lake. (Staples World photos by Dawn Timbs) A number of people traveled to Motley last weekend in celebration of the Motley Fair’s Centennial.

“It was awesome,” said

Rhonda Amundson, Motley

Fairboard President. “There were about 800

people at the demo derby Saturday night; and even though we had a downpour of rain on Friday, we had a terrific horse show. People have really had a fun time.”

Fair-goers of all ages enjoyed a top-notch midway, hosted by Cody Rides; live entertainment; a variety of once-a-year fair food; animal shows; and contests of all kinds.

Motley Fair winners of 2010 include:

o Lego Contest: Jack Benson, 1st; Tim Wickman, 2nd; Jordan Carlson, 3rd

Megan Lindgren of Staples received a blue ribbon for her pottery at the Motley Fair. o Scarecrow contest: Ellen Swartz, 1st

o Cribbage Tournament: Gary Trout, Motley, 1st; George Stavish, Cushing, 2nd; Carol Hinze, Cushing, 3rd

o Old Time Photos: Tom Esterl, 1st; Rick Adamietz, 2nd

o 4-H Grand Champion Winners: Chandler Trout, Motley, Animal Science Project-poultry, Sr. Poultry Showmanship; Elizabeth Brown, Staples, Constructed Garment; Jessica Paklonsky, Staples, Fashion Revue; Benjamin Moon, Pillager, Foods; Derek Pratt, Clarissa, Grand Champion Sheep, Jr. Sheep and Jr. Beef Showmanship; Courtney Zimmer, Clarissa, Sr. Sheep Showmanship, Grand Champion Beef, Sr. Beef Showmanship; Daniel Bromeling, Browervllle, Grand Champion Dairy; Katie Benson, Staples, Jr. Poultry Showmanship.

o Horse Awards: Samantha Kveton, Aldrich, Jr. High Point Pleasure; Samantha Borchert, Eagle Bend, Sr. High Point Pleasure; Dillon Borchert, Eagle Bend, Jr. High Point Games; Travis Borchert, Eagle Bend, Sr. High Point Games.

The Roggenkamp sisters from Motley, Annie (left) on Thunder and Ellie on Star, participated in the Open Horse Show during the Motley Fair June 25. (Staples World photo by Dawn Timbs) o Grand Champion, Open Class Senior Division: Leona Heinecke, Motley, Quilt; Pearl Wilson, Motley, Pillow, Baby Afghan; Marianne Hendrickson, Sauk Centre, Child’s Blouse, Knitted Sweater, Pickled Beans, Raspberry Jam, Asparagus; Betty Smith, Staples, Embroidered Towel Collection; Gay Swecker, Motley, Cyclamen Flower, Delphinium Cut Flower; Al Olson, Cushing, Maple Syrup.

o Grand Champion, Open Class Division: Dawn Adamietz, Staples, Holiday Embroidered Quilt; Rebecca Gieske, Sauk Centre, Sewn Coat/Jacket; Cheyanne Koval, Staples, Raspberry Jam; Cathie Koubsky, Motley, Crocheted Afghan; Katie Becker, Browerville, Dough Art Project, Memory Book; Rick Adamietz, Staples, Sheave of Grains; Greg Townsend, Motley, Turnips, Canned Mix Veg- etables; Renee Kneeland, Cushing, Zucchini Salsa; Susan Butler Kiefer, Cushing, Nature Color Photo; Carrie Erickson, Staples, Collection of Recipes- Unique; Gilda Gieske, Sauk Centre, Chocolate Cookies, Eggs; Cheryl Paklowsky, Staples, Kaloche.

An estimated 800 spectators enjoyed watching the Demo Derby June 26, one of the Grand Stand shows during the Motley Fair last weekend. (Submitted photo by Lisa Haste) o Grand Champion, Open Class Junior Division: Garrett Carlson, Motley, Nature Color Photo.

o School Division Grand Champions: Becky Swartz, Motley, Chocolate Cookies; Elizabeth Brown, Staples, Painted Drum; Tasha Achermann, Staples, Booklet; Delany Horton, Cushing, Social Project; Gracie Stevenson, Motley, Pencil Drawing; Maggie Stevenson, Motley, Watercolor Painting; Blayne Dumpprope, Safety Project.

Logan Paklonsky of Staples (right) was the winner of the 18-speed bike donated by Mike Cody (left), of Cody Rides. To be entered into the drawing (held during the Motley Fair), a donation to the Motley Area Food Shelf had to be made. (Submitted photo by Nicole Adamietz) o Animal Grand Champions - Open Class: Edward Bromeling, Long Prairie, New Zealand Sr. Doe Rabbit; Christine Adamietz, Staples, Milking Shorthorn.

o Demo Derby, Compact: Isaac Kasper, Randall, 1st; Matt Stayton, Waite Park, 2nd and Mad Dog award; Kenny Wahl, Hackensack, 3rd.

o Demo Derby, 80’s and Newer: Mitch Carlson, Pillager, 1st; Mike Steinbresser, Eagle Bend, 2nd; Jess Wolbeck, Sauk Centre, 3rd; Ryan Baron, Mad Dog.

o Demo Derby, Old Iron: Andy Hanson, Clearwater, 1st; Chris Long, Pillager, 2nd; Ryan Baron, Browerville, 3rd; Chris Long, Mad Dog.

Motley Fairboard member Tom Esterl competed in the ‘haybale throwing contest,’ one of the Farmer Olympics events during the Motley Fair June 27. Other events included a tire pull, seed spitting contest, plastic cow pie throwing and a wheel barrow race. (Submitted photo by Nicole Adamietz) o Demo Derby, Best of Show: Chris Theisen, St. Cloud.

o Kids Money Scramble (during demo derby intermission): Winners included Atom Dial, Staples; Anthony Jansen, East Gull Lake; Diamond Swaisgood, Wadena; Devon Olson, Motley.