Good Ol’ Fashioned Fun at Echoes of the Past
Pictured is the Echoes of the Past mercantile feed and seed building.
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By Madison Hart
InkFreeNews
WARSAW — Melinda Miller was all smiles as she talked about the community that comes with Echoes of the Past.
Melinda Miller
Miller, Echoes’ secretary, spoke about the events that take place every year at the Kosciusko County Fair, including tractor-churned ice cream, ‘trashcan corn on the cob,’ ham, beans, cornbread and chili as well as a corn pit, a barrel train and giant tubes for kids to play in.
As Miller discussed the events at the fair, Thames Goon walked into the gazebo and Miller called out to him. Goon shared that his father is the one who started Echoes when he worked on the fair board and suggested the idea.
“A lot of laughs. A lot of stories,” Goon said, describing what goes on at Echoes of the Past.
“Giving back to community, as well,” Miller added.
The Echoes area of the fair includes demonstrations of trades such as blacksmithing, rope-making and saw-milling. This year the tractor driving experience was canceled due to rain, but a collection of new and antique tractors are available for viewing.
Miller used to participate in 4-H and camp at the fair before becoming part of Echoes of the Past.
To become a member, Miller suggested coming down to the fair to see Jackie Clase in the yellow and white tent or visiting the website. There is a $25 yearly membership fee.
Echoes of the Past has upcoming events such as Summerfest Aug. 2-3 at 7029 S. County Farm Road, Claypool, which will feature a tractor show, live music, games and more.
Later in the year, there will be Oktoberfest and in December, they’ll host Santa Claus.
Other events at the Kosciusko County Fair on Thursday, July 11, are photographed below:
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- Cara Holland and Vegas the horse.
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- Peyton Robinson rides a tractor.
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- Jerry Clase gives a rope-making demonstration.
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- Kora Reed and Hooey the horse.
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- Mentor Jasmine Fuller, left, helps Mini 4-Her Gwendolyn Harris show her cow in the Mini 4-H Showcase.
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- Sophia Messmore, left, shows a goat with her dad Steve Messmore in the Mini 4-H Showcase.
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- Elle White, left, and Abbi Richcreek with ponies Clover and Blue.
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- Pack Grand Champion Samantha Hartman and Reserve Champion Isaiah Richardson
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- Master Showman Grand Champion Elaina Yoder, left, and Reserve Champion Isaiah Richardson.
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- Jason Moore, left, and Tanner Studebaker celebrate Grand Champion Pigeon, Grand Champion Family Table Flock and Grand Champion Fancy Duck.
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- Costume Grand Champion Lucy Redman, left, and Reserve Champion Katie Yoder.
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- PR Grand Champion Samantha Hartman and Reserve Champion Charlotte Metzger.
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- Judge Lyllian Johnson, left, discusses judging criteria with mini 4-Hers Elizabeth Redman, Lincoln Adams and Charles Sheets at the Mini 4-H Poultry Showcase.
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- From left, Ruth Dilling, Robin Shafer, Sue Martin, Charlotte Morts, Jan Godshalk and Julie Popenfoose give a knitting demonstration at the Home and Family Arts Building.
