Check out these photos from the July 21, 2022 issue of the Kent County News.
Behind the scenes of Kent County Fair
Visitors to the Kent County Ag Center in Tolchester will notice a spacious new pole building to house rabbit and poultry exhibits.
Behind the scenes of Kent County Fair
Entry forms are bundled together for exhibitors.
Behind the scenes of Kent County Fair
Results of the 2021 cake auction with Anna Phillips' lemon blueberry zucchini cake bringing in the top amount.
Behind the scenes of Kent County Fair
Sweeping up before the swine arrive.
Behind the scenes of Kent County Fair
Picnic tables will be pressure-washed before they are put out on the fairgrounds.
Behind the scenes of Kent County Fair
The Kent County Ag Center is located in the 21000-block of Tolchester Beach Road.
Record crowd embraces waterman's way of life
J.B. Walls at the controls of Bottom Line placed third in the division for boats 20 to 29 feet.
Record crowd embraces waterman's way of life
Bobby Plato, foreground, pulls in son Coalson to win the tube race for kids.
Record crowd embraces waterman's way of life
Alex Burton, a former champion, reclaimed the anchor toss title with a throw of 58 feet, 6 inches.
Boat docking bragging rights
ROCK HALL — Robbie Raleigh, the rope man for Capt. Don Pierce aboard Bri-Stef, completes a run in the boat docking contest July 3 during Waterman’s Day. For more, see page 9.
Boat docking bragging rights
Record crowd embraces waterman's way of life
Mort Deckelman, captain of The Rock, plays to the crowd after forcing a run-off in the boat docking contests for30- to 39-foot vessels.
Record crowd embraces waterman's way of life
Layla Perry, 9, was introduced as the first-ever honorary Little Miss Waterman’s Day
African American veterans are 2022 Legacy Day honorees
Pvt. John Thomas Pierce of Georgetown and his wife Ida Blake Pierce. Pierce served in the 368th Infantry Regiment during World War I.
School board revisiting overcrowding at Garnet
Florence Terrill, community schools specialist at H.H. Garnet Elementary School, spoke to the Board of Education about possible solutions for the school’s overcrowding at its July 18 meeting.
Linton seated on Millington council
MILLINGTON — Mark Linton, left, is sworn in as the newest Millington council member at the July 12 meeting. Administering the oath is Mayor Kevin Hemstock. Linton was the unanimous choice of the mayor and council to succeed Eli Manning, who stepped down in May. The term is through April 2024.
Aunt Sarah Derry is namesake of Chestertown's new playground
Though Sarah Derry had no children of her own, she helped raise nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. In naming the new Chestertown playground in Derry’s honor, she was recognized as “a mother to many and a friend to all.”
Behind the scenes of Kent County Fair
On Tuesday, Danielle Simmons, left, Aubrey Baker and Russ Parson — all of the Triple Shots 4-H Club — put up lattice on the brand new rabbit and poultry building.
Behind the scenes of Kent County Fair
The swine building before the swine arrive.
Behind the scenes of Kent County Fair
Above: On Tuesday, Claire Parker, 18, a member of the Kent County Puppy Pals 4-H Club, puts the finishing touches on a 35x9 mural she is painting on an outbuilding at the Kent County Ag Center. The Kent County Fair is July 21-23.
Behind the scenes of Kent County Fair
Visitors to the Kent County Ag Center in Tolchester will notice a spacious new pole building to house rabbit and poultry exhibits.
Behind the scenes of Kent County Fair
Entry forms are bundled together for exhibitors.
Behind the scenes of Kent County Fair
The Kent County Fair for 4-H and Open class exhibitors runs from Thursday, July 21 through Saturday, July 23 at the Ag Center in Tolchester.
Behind the scenes of Kent County Fair
Right: Jack Orndorff, a 4-H Clover, assists his father Dean with cleanup of the fairgrounds Saturday.
Behind the scenes of Kent County Fair
Jennifer Debnam, who is the livestock auction chair, and Bill Langenfelder, who is co-chair of the livestock department, make the livestock stall assignments Saturday in preparation for this week’s Kent County Fair.
Mystery Picture
School signage will honor education pioneer for Black students
Shown here is a mockup of the indoor signage acknowledging Emma L. Grason Miller and her contributions to H.H. Garnet High School in Chestertown, which is now an elementary school.
Historical society releases new, expanded Heritage Walk with book and exhibits
The new Heritage Walk project has three parts: a brochure with map; a 34-page book with map, many illustrations and detailed descriptions; and museum exhibits at the Historical Society of Kent County’s Bordley History Center titled “Walk in Our Shoes.”
Maryland State Fair accepting entries for farm and garden competitions
Prize ribbons at the Maryland State Fair are awarded to the finest exhibitions, determined by judges. Prize categories range from livestock, to farm and garden, to home arts.
School board revisiting overcrowding at Garnet
The enrollment at H.H. Garnet Elementary School in Chestertown is significantly larger than the student count in Rock Hall and Galena elementary schools.
Crazy Days sidewalk sales in downtown Chestertown
Shoppers peruse tables of books outside of The Bookplate, 112 S. Cross St., during Crazy Days 2021. The Bookplate had a “Fill a bag for $5” deal as part of Crazy Days in downtown Chestertown.
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