Bluebirds topic at Old School

Attracting and caring for bluebirds will be an informational topic at the Old School Gym during the Owen Jr. Fair July 13.

Jennifer Chermsky, of Wild Birds Unlimited, will speak on bluebirds and recommended housing for them at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 13.

She will also answer questions on any other birding matters and have an exhibit of birder backyard specialties. Some free items will be available as samples of various bird food varieties.

Search for the Ruby Red Shoe  Clue #2

Like the lion you’ll need courage as you search for the shoe.

With a heart like the tin man you must follow on through.

The good witch, Glinda, will encourage and guide.

Beware of the wicked witch as you search far and wide.

Over vast field with poppies bright red.

Keep eyeing under and overhead.

Travel east and north in Emerald City? (Owen)

If you give up now, what a pity!

Search for the Ruby Red Shoe Rules

1. Dorothy’s Ruby Red Shoe will be hidden somewhere in Oz (Owen). A new clue will be given in the Enterprise/Sentinel, on the Owen Post Office message board, and on the Owen Jr. Fair Facebook page for three weeks prior to the fair. Facebook and message board clues to be posted on Wednesday mornings by 9 a.m.
2. First person to find the “Ruby Shoe” and follow the instructions located inside the Ziplock bag containing the shoe will be declared the winner.
3. The shoe will be hidden somewhere in the city limits of Owen.
4. It will not be hidden on O-W School grounds, on or near the railroad tracks, on the water tower, or on church property.
5. No tools will be needed to find the shoe.
6. Do not damage property while searching for the shoe.
7. Anyone is eligible to search for the shoe except members of the Owen Jr. Fair Committee, employees of the City of Owen, or employees of the newspaper.
8. If the shoe is not found by Saturday, July 13, a final clue will be handed to interested searchers gathered at the Owen Post office at 9 a.m.
9. The winner will be awarded $75 in Chamber Bucks.

2^nd Annual Gerald Frese Memorial Horse Pull - Saturday, July 13 at Owen Junior Fair

Plan to take in this great event at the fair. The pull will feature middle and heavy weight classes. Weigh-ins will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The pull will begin at 1 p.m. Contact Kevin Frese for information at 715-512-0338.

Get your wristbands and mega bands now!

The Owen Junior Fair is just around the corner celebrating 76 years on July 12-13-14. Tri-State Amusements Carnival will be a the fair for the firs time. They will be featuring many rides, games and food stands. The carnival is offering four wristband specials—Friday, July 12 from 6 p.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday 1 p.m.-5 p.m. and 6 p.m.-10 p.m.; and Sunday from noon -4 p.m. Each advance wristband is $20 good for one four hour session. Tri-State is also offering a Mega Band advance special for $80 (good for the entire weekend). Advance pre-sale wristbands and Mega Band specials can now be purchased at O-W Sports & Liquor, CreekSide Convenience, Withee BP and Owen City Hall.