So sorry …

Buscovoice.com had a terrific scrapbook of photos and stories from the Whitley County 2009 Fair, including the parade of champions, livestock shows, the parade and the Mr. and Miss Whitley County Pageant.

However, they have mysteriously disappeared to that great Cyber Space in the Sky. We are clueless.

Every attempt will be made to reload these stories and photos throughout this week. Bear with us. And keep checking back to this site.

The editor is still sobbing and gnashing her teeth in anguish. She should be reloading everything as soon as she can get her prescription refilled.

-Editor’s assistant

Jordan Nicodemus and Cassi Evans, second runners-up in the Mr. and Miss Whitley County 2009 competition.

• The Whitley County 4-H Fair starts Friday, July 17, in Columbia City. A parade will be held at 6 p.m. on the fairgrounds.
• Beds & Britches, Etc. (B.A.B.E.) is looking for Whitley County’s cutest baby and is hosting a baby photo contest at the 4-H Fair , July 17-23. Submit or drop off your favorite baby’s 4 X 6 inch photo (no frames, please) along with name, age and parents’ names at the B.A.B.E. office, 103 N. Chauncey St., Columbia City, by July 16. Children age 0 to 5 years are eligible. Entries also may be dropped off at the 4-H Fair until noon Saturday, July 18. Votes for the cutest baby will be a penny per vote and the winner will receive a prize. For more information call Shawn Ellis at 260-244-2820.
• July 18 – Bring your favorite pet (alive or stuffed) to the Churubusco Public Library for a professional photograph Saturday, July 18. Boys and girls can bring their pets – live or stuffed – and have an official photograph taken by Carey Jacquay Photography. She will be giving the children a 4 x 6″ copy of each of their pictures. In case of rain, it will be the following Saturday – the 25th – from 10 -11 in the side yard of the library.
  
• July 16 -A free picnic for Whitley County seniors will be held at noon at Woodlands Senior Center in Columbia City, compliments of Miller’s Merry Manor. Hamburgers, hot dogs and side dishes plus activities and games. RSVP to 260-248-8944.