Royalty

2008 FREMONT COUNTY 4-H ROYALTY – 2008 Fremont County 4-H Queen Ashley Ratkovich, back from right, stands with her court, 4-H Princess Danika Carnevale, First Runner-up Katlin “K.D.” Masar, Allison Payne, Desarae Krumrine, Mr. Horsman Andrew Krumrine, Haven Ritter, Mr. Wrangler Jordan Krumrine, front from left, Ashley Goad and Megan Bradfield.

In Memoriam

The 2008 Fremont County Fair is dedicated to Virgil Lawson and Marge Boughan, two long-time fair supporters.

Virgil Lawson

Virgil Lawson’s knowledge of livestock, especially market beef, was known far beyond Fremont and Custer Counties. Involved in 4-H and the Fremont County Fair since the 1950’s, his advice was sought by 4-H members and families for years. He left a legacy in his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren who follow in his 4-H livestock footsteps.

Marge Boughan

Marge was a Fremont County 4-H leader since the 1960’s and involved in the county fair for longer than she could remember. For a few years she was Secretary for the Fair Board and then assumed the position of Treasurer, which she held until her death in 2007. Marge was a fixture at the fair, greeting everyone with a smile. Besides her family, she loved children, dogs, “posies,” and butterflies.

James "Jamie" Masse III

Gone too soon is James Masse III, otherwise known as “Jamie.” Jamie was a ten year 4-H member who passed away due to illness in 2007 at the age of 21. He loved the 4-H hog program and all the people he met during his time doing it.

Sheldon Downer

Sheldon Downer was one of the Kuntry Kuzzins 4-H Club's founders. He served on the 4-H Horse Council and helped develop the 4-H premium program. In 1984, Downer's family was honored as family of the year.

Downer died June 7, 2008 at the age of 71.In lieu of flowers his family requests that donations be made to the the Fremont County 4-H Foundation. Donations for the foundation will be accepted at the Fremont County Extension Office.

A service for Downer will be held at 11 a.m. June 13 at the Gateway Community Church, located at W. Second St. and Santa Fe Ave. in Florence.