Reserve Sheriff’s Deputy James Bashore, center, of Sidney, is recognized by Shelby County Sheriff John Lenhart, left, as Bashore retires after 50 years working as a reserve Sheriff’s deputy. Right is the D.A.R.E. mascot Darryl and right: front is Captain of the Shelby County Sheriff’s reserve unit Brooks Mason. Bashore has worked for 9 Shelby County Sheriffs including Sheriff John Lenhart twice. He worked in the old jail and was part of a mounted unit for 20 years. Bashore was honored at the Shelby County Fair Friday, July 31. Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News
Vivian Siegel, 11, of Fort Loramie, daughter of Rob and Gail Siegel, milks a cow at the fair Friday, July 31. Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News
Houston cheerleaders compete in the dance portion of the Shelby County Fair Cheer and Dance Competition Saturday, August 1. Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News
Fort Loramie cheerleaders compete in the Shelby County Fair Cheer and Dance Competition Saturday, August 1. Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News
Director of the Sidney-Shelby County Economic Partnership organization Mike Dodds, left, of Sidney, talks with CMM Measurement Solutions owner Dave Easton, of Sidney, inside the Workforce Academy mobil station at the fair Friday, July 31. The mobil station, which is a modified Airstream trailer, is part of the Workforce Academy class that goes around to local schools and educates students about local jobs and the skills needed for those jobs. Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News
Liz Michael, 13, of Sidney, daughter of Beth and Scott Michael, competes in the barnyard olympics at the fair Saturday, August 1. Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News
The Fort Loramie varsity cheerleaders were the grand champions of the Shelby County Fair Cheer and Dance Competition Saturday, August 1. Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News
Harness racing at the fair. Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News
Annaleigh Sowders, 4, of Sidney, daughter of Lonnie and Kelly Sowders, competes in the kiddie tractor pull at the fair Saturday, August 1. Behind her is Ron Dietrich, of Greenville. Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News
