Following tradition, two infants were chosen as Prince and Princess of the Dearborn County 4-H and Community Fair Baby Contest.  More than 100 children entered the contest which is sponsored annually by the fair board and the Dearborn County Hospital Birthing Center. 

Chosen as this year’s princess was 18 month old Kaitlyn Ely, daughter of Jayna and Daniel Ely.  Kaitlyn was brought to the fair by her parents and big brother Brett, age 5, who helped cheer for his little sister.

This year’s prince is 12 month old Anthony Schmidt III.  Anthony attended the contest with mother Lindsay Graham, grandfather Shaun Graham and great-grandparents Tom and Carol Graham.  Royalty runs in Anthony’s family as grandfather Shaun won the Dearborn County Fair Baby Contest in 1956 and placed second in 1957, as shown by the framed certificate and ribbons held by Carol Graham.

Both the Prince and Princess received $100 savings bonds courtesy of the Dearborn County Hospital Birthing Center and a commerative trophy courtesy of Kroger.  Dearborn County Hospital also covered the cost of the contest’s entrance fee and was a fair sponsor for that evening.

In addition, Board Certified Pediatrician Dr. Elizabeth Campbell and Board Certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist Dr. Edward Reece presented gift baskets to two lucky door prize winners on behalf of the Center for Women and Children.