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  Top NewsAugust 30, 2007 

Old meets new at the county fair

Ray Probst, at the wheel of his 1977 Kenworth, shows that sometimes old is better and big is beautiful, especially when it comes to trucks. (Recorder photo by James Jacenich)
Pa says to Ma, "Looks like we have a bumper crop of girl scouts this year. (Recorder photo by James Jacenich)
Claudio Ruiz (left) and Karin Banks ride past the Highland Inn. (Recorder photo by James Jacenich)
These Maple Valley ladies have plenty to smile about: it's opening day of the Highland County fair. (Recorder photo by James Jacenich)
It's been a long time since chickens were seen roaming the streets of Monterey. Hopefully, this one is on its way to the Highland Recreation Committee's barbecue.
Belgians Sis and Ruth (l-r) conduct their human cargo Carl Hiner, Ruth Chappell and Lynda East, to the fair. (Recorder photo by James Jacenich)
Navy petty officer first class Carl Kelk, retired, leads the parade through the streets of Monterey and on to the fairgrounds for the 56th annual Highland County Fair. (Recorder photo by James Jacenich)
The Highland County FFA chapter probably has livestock on their minds as they make their way to the fairgrounds. (Recorder photo by James Jacenich)
The Highland High School band, led by the Highland Dance Team, marched down Spruce Street to the beat of its drummer. (Recorder photo by Jessica Rogers)
Little Miss Hannah Newlen and Master Highland Will Thomas officiate at their last parade before relinquishing their titles to the next pair to be chosen at this Friday's Kiddie Show. (Recorder photo by James Jacenich)
The Highland County maple queen and her court rode through the parade surrounded by fall mums. (Recorder photo by Jessica Rogers)
Glen Botkin waved to the camera from atop his John Deere tractor. (Recorder photo by Jessica Rogers)
Stu Simmons paused on the parade route to pose with Michael Lotts. (Recorder photo by Jessica Rogers)
The Highland Twirlers reached high to catch their batons from midair. (Recorder photo by Jessica Rogers)

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