Calf is introduced to fair: Chris Ruge, of Chesterton High School, is introducing three dairy calves to the Porter County Fair. He is pictured standing with Abby, who was born Jan. 18, 2007. The other two remain relaxing in the straw. They will all three be shown Thursday. The fair continues through Saturday. The annual 4-H Auction is Thursday night. (Tribune photo by Alexandra Newman)

Ready to ride: Dani Paliga, a member of Lakeshore Drifters, is pictured with her horse Schnapps, who is sporting a brand new western saddle. Paliga, who is in her third year of horsemanship, is a student at Chesterton High School. (Tribune photo by Alexandra Newman)

Posted 7/26/2007