Photo provided Bartholomew County 4-Hers Owen Arnholt, Luke Lienhoop, Cayden McGiffen, Levi Carothers, Ryan Lienhoop, Eli Kirkland, Joel Murphy, Emmitt Harden and Kendrick Crowder after competing in the 4-H Tractor Contest at the Indiana State Fair on Wednesday.
11:30 a.m. update
Because of a source error, the name of the champion at the Indiana State Fair tractor contest was incorrect in Sunday’s Republic. The name should have been Owen Arnholt.
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INDIANAPOLIS — A group of 11 Bartholomew County 4-Hers recently competed in the 4-H Tractor Contest at the Indiana State Fair on Wednesday.
Clint Arnholt placed as champion in Junior Lawn and Garden and Levi Carothers placed third in Senior Lawn and Garden. The other participants received seven blue and two red ribbons.
The contestants were tested on their knowledge of safety and maintenance practices, parts identification and driving skills through a marked course. The 180 contestants were the winners from 10 extension areas in the state.
