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The 2017 Phillips County Fair ended on a high note with Bulls Gone Wild! Saturday, July 29, bull riders aimed for the 8-second buzzer, bullfighters tempted fate for 40-second intervals, and the county’s tiniest daredevils held on tight for mutton bustin’. Look inside this week’s paper for more fair photos, and be sure to see the commemorative special fair section in the Aug. 24 edition of the Enterprise for complete 4-H, FFA and open class results. — Johnson Publications

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Meredith Schlachter holds on tight as she gleefully rides a sheep during Saturday’s mutton busting competition. — Johnson Publications

Bulls Gone Wild! is, again, a huge hit

   Saturday’s main event at the Phillips County Fair was the ever popular Bulls Gone Wild! competition.

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Fans take a look at Jeremy Wagner’s No. 29 car after he won the hobby stock feature race at the PCR fan appreciation night July 28. — Johnson Publications

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Holyoke’s Garrett Sporhase had the enthusiastic support of his family and community when he took first in the modifieds division last Friday. Shelby Knode, pictured at left, presents Sporhase as the victor, while Caden Sporhase lets everyone know his dad is No.1. — Brandon Lewis Racing Photography

PCR shows appreciation for fair-going fans

    With a weekend full of fun fair festivities, an extra-large crowd was in attendance for the Phillips County Raceway fan appreciation night July 28.

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The Thrashers 5K was a big hit for families on the first night for the 2017 county fair. At the starting line, participants eagerly awaited the signal to start running and throw their colored powder in the air — and on each other. — Johnson Publications

Thrashers open county fair with 5K

   The Thrashers softball team hosted an evening that was mutually beneficial to fairgoers and the softball players.

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The Buckley Bombers are pictured from left, front row, Will Spencer, Mauro Morales, Drew Coffin, Jesus Trejo, Xander Speicher, Cullen Glosson, Addison Weathers and Patrick Hansen; and back row, coach Sam Distefano, Caleb Anderson, Bo Soukup, Anthony Lousberg, Seth Watson, Chandon Dunker, Collyn Heinz, Brendan Mayden, Brayden Nichols, Brennan Ehmke, coach Marcus Kammer and coach Trent Ham. — Melissa Mayden

Buckley Bombers earn sportsmanship award in runner-up regional finish

   Recognized for their respect and team effort, the Buckley Bombers earned the honor of the Norm Travis Sportsmanship award in the Midwest Regional 16-18 Babe Ruth Baseball tournament, July 21-24,

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