By Riane Towery
Silverton FFA brought back all blue banners as well as several high individual awards and trophies at the Marion County Fair, which took place at the State Fairgrounds July 9-13.
The landscape team – Megan Veach, Kaylee Spencer, Bethany Ross, Megan Schmaltz, Riane Towery and Colby Qualey – came up with a design relating to the theme this year, which was “Summer Days and Country Ways.” The landscape took first place.
Rebecca Merell received the supreme champion beef award and Erik Fisher was the recipient for supreme champion swine.
The Silverton sheep area got first place in herdsmenship, receiving a cash price. Silverton FFA received first place for best nursery and crops exhibit.
The group had two livestock judging teams. The novice team consisted of Kelsey Potter, Megan Schmaltz and Bethany Ross. Kelsey took first high individual, Megan took third high individual and Bethany took fifth high individual and the team took first overall.
Silverton’s advanced team consisted of Lane Martin, Riane Towery and Rebecca Merell. Lane took first high individual, Riane took third high individual and Rebecca took fifth high individual. The advanced team overall, placed first.
Lane Martin received Grand Champion showman in Round Robin and had the Grand Champion market sheep.
Silverton FFA’s tractor-driving team consisted of Ethan Grassl, Lane Martin, Colby Qualey and Erik Fisher. Ethan received first high individual and Lane received fourth high individual. The team overall took first place.
