Baby contest winners at the Bates County Fair...

A total of 40 babies and toddlers competed in the baby contest held this evening at the fairgrounds. The final results:

0-3 months

Bexleigh Mae Morrison daughter of Taylor Maris and Jordan Morrison of Hume

JJ Brown son of Ashley and Bob Brown of Rich Hill

4-6 months

Kaydence Dunn daughter of Leea and Kenny Dunn of Butler

Montie Gilkey son of Patricia Edwards and Randy Gilkey of Rich Hill

7-12 months

Karaline Denning daughter of Maria Denning of Nevada

Levi Tallman son of Matthew and Anna Tallman of Adrian

13-18 months

MacKenzee Douty daughter of Desriee Rudolph and Jesse Douty of Butler

Keenan Jay Armentrout son of Abbie and Nick Armentrout of Butler

19-24 months

Cheriana Patterson daughter of Kenneth and Jodi Patterson of Nevada

Mason Smith son of Kyle and Penny Smith of Butler

Toddlers 25-36 months

Emily Coleman daughter of Kelsey and Justin Coleman of Nevada

Hunter Yarick son of Cliff and Gail Yarick of Hume

Toddlers 37-48 months

Draya Vermillion daughter of Tara Vermillion and Johnny Fennewald of Ballard

Callan Rotert son of Chris and Michelle Rotert of Montrose

A big thank you goes to those with the toughest job, judging. They were Lisa Marino of Overland Park KS, Rachelle Annis of Mission KS and Sarah Zimmerman of Olathe KS.

Also many thank you's to Beta Sigma Phi Epsilon Omicron ladies who for many years now, have sponsored the Bates County Fair baby contest!