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The "Going to the Fair" parade featured 131 units, according to organizer Frank Rhoades.
Held July 8, the Kosciusko County 4-H and Community Fair event began in Winona Lake and ended at the fairground's grandstand.
This year was the first year the parade started off-site, beginning at Rodeheaver Auditorium, and Rhoades thought it was a great success.
All 14 county fire departments were represented.
Winners were: walking unit - Harley Boys; mororized unit - Pierceton American Legion's "The General"; 4-H club - Warsaw Junior Neighbors; Equestrian unit - Mizpah Shrine Horse Patrol; commercial unit - Warsaw Farm Center; and float - Lawrence D. Bell Mentone Chapter of the Air Force Association.
Also, antique tractor - Mike Harmon's 1912 Model T; Judges' Choice - Dr. Fuson's 1912 fire engine; and Best of Theme - 4-H Horse and Pony Club.
4-H Club entry winners were: Horse and Pony Club, first; Wee Webster Workers, second; and Warsaw Junior Neighbors, third.
