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As July gets into full swing, Owen countians can expect a beloved tradition to return beginning Saturday.
The Owen County 4-H Fair & Horse Show will begin this weekend with a walking horse show Saturday.
The event’s president, Mark Baldwin, said Owen countians can expect few changes from last year’s fair, including one of the cheapest admission prices around.
Baldwin said $8 per person will get fair-goers in for one day, or $25 for a weekly pass. The carnival is not included in the weekly pass.

It’s almost fair time again in Owen County, which likely means the coming week will bring back many fond memories for me.
Throughout my entire life, my dad has owned and operated his own business. While most people are beginning to wind down from a day of work at 5 p.m., sometimes it seemed like dad would just be gearing up for work. During the summer months it was come home, gobble down supper and head straight to the tobacco field or garden.

The Owen County track team has handed out its awards for the 2011 season.
This year’s MVPs were Danielle Hoop and Collin Trammel.
The Rookies of the Year awards went to Paul Banks, Collin Trammel, Andi Wash and Andrea Burford. Bobbie Mingie and Kaylynn Workman were each chosen for the 110 Percent Award.
The Most Improved Award went to Darian Polley and Rachel Dauwe. Hoop and Burford, along with Ben Allen and Ashley Byers, were recognized for their work in the classroom with the 4.0 Award.

The Owen County Adult Learning Center Class of 2011 celebrated its accomplishments June 26 at the Owen County Extension Building.
The graduates represent a broad cross section of people in the community. They range in age from 17 to 56. But they all have dreams to fulfill and stories to tell.
The ceremonies began with a welcome from Veronica Gayle, director for adult education.
She expressed heart-felt thanks for the support shown by the audience for the students represented on this great occasion.