Stormy weather leaves damage in Chase, Perkins Counties
A string of storms blew southeast from Lewellen to Wauneta Aug. 13 during the week of the Chase County Fair.
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Turner, Shenandoah pull ‘em in
The big number of tickets sold early, leading up to the Josh Turner/Shenandoah concert at the Chase County Fair Saturday night, helped it to be one of the largest shows in recent years.
Hairball, Rude Band cut short by lightning
With a storm moving into the area last Friday at the Chase County Fair, The Rude Band, opener for Hairball shown at top, played for approximately 15 minutes before a short break.
With ropes ready, the Imperial Auction Market Team 1 heads down the arena in the first event of the Chase County Fair Ranch Rodeo Aug. 13. Team members are, from left, Preston Smith, Casey Donohue, Josh Fanning and Tim Yrkowski. The team finished second in the event and second overall. (Johnson Publications photo)
Caid Doetker of Wauneta won the Bronc Riding competition at the fair with a 76-point ride. (Johnson Publications photo)
Hendricks Cattle Co. team wins Ranch Rodeo again
An early evening rain shower didn’t spoil the fun at the Chase County Fair Ranch Rodeo Aug. 13.
The Chase County horseshoe pitching tournament team winners were Kody Weiss, left, and Alexis Tropf, first place; Jeff Lempke and Ryan Baker, second place and Cathy Schilke and Ronee Kruger winning third place. Baker was also awarded the Tom Hayes Memorial Trophy for highest individual points. (Johnson Publications photo)
The open class horseshoe pitching tournament team winners were, from left, Dave Cooper, Burlington, Colorado and Paula Norman of Cope, Colorado, first place; Justin Hughes of Ogallala and Steve Nein of Ovid, Colorado, second place and Bryant and Brandon Schoenthal of Wray, Colorado, taking third. (Johnson Publications photo)
Johnny Miller steps into his throw at the county horseshoe pitching contest during the Chase County Fair. (Johnson Publications photo)
CCF open/county horseshoe tournaments draw full rosters
The Chase County Fair’s (CCF) open and county horseshoe pitching tournaments continue to be ever-popular competitions each year.