bonner county fair
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Reflections of Fair - Land of Awes
I n s i d e t h i s
i s s u e :
Jennifer Jensen’s
Update
What’s Happening
President ‘s Volunteer
Service Awards
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JAB Information
After Fair
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Ag-News
Education Corner
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Farm Bureau
30/30/30
Rodeo
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Christmas Fair
Demolition Derby
Play Day Series Winner
Market Animal Livestock
Committee
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Erika’s 4-H Update
Patti’s Corner
4-H Decorated Cakes
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What’s Cooking
Healthy Tips
History of Fair Board
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Bonner County Fair Newsletter
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University of Idaho
Master Gardener Program
With at least one frost under our belts and many more to come, the gardening season is winding down.
Hopefully everyone had beautiful and bountiful gardens this summer. If you didn’t, we may be able to help.
The Idaho Master Gardener Program serves as an educational and volunteer organization. The program’s
purpose is to provide technical assistance and information in the area of home horticulture to people in all Idaho communities
through qualified volunteers. Idaho Master Gardener volunteers answer home gardening questions, help create and maintain a dem-
onstration garden, introduce children to gardening, and assist in other educational gardening projects.
If you did have pests or other problems in the garden, you can contact the Master Gardener Volunteers through the Plant Clinic for
help. You may phone in your questions through the extension office at 263-8511. Better yet, you can bring in samples of insects or
plants for the Master Gardener Volunteers to evaluate. Samples may be dropped off at the extension office at any time. A volunteer
will research your problem and then contact you with possible solutions.
Perhaps you are interested in learning more about gardening while helping out other gardeners in the community. Anyone with an
interest in horticulture can apply for the Idaho Master Gardener Program. Applications are being accepted now for the class that will
begin February 2015. Contact the Bonner County Extension Office for more information (263-8511).
The training portion of the program will begin in February and run through April. Classes are taught by University of Idaho Exten-
sion professionals and experts from the community. Through the Idaho Master Gardener training sessions you will become knowl-
edgeable in a wide array of horticultural subjects. Class topics include:
· Basic Botany · Soils and Fertilization · Plant Propagation · Weeds · Fruit Trees · Small Fruits
· Vegetable Production · Organic Gardening · Ornamental Plants · Turfgrass Management
· Basic Entomology · Insect Management · Plant Diseases · And More!
The training is scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays. Each class will run from 9:00am—noon. The training is held at the Univer-
sity of Idaho Extension office for Bonner County, next to the fairgrounds.
After completing 30 hours of educational training, an additional 30 hours of practicum/hands-on training and directed volunteer
service must be completed. The type of hands-on training is based on a mutual decision between the supervising UI Extension edu-
cator and the Idaho Master Gardener trainee. Part of the volunteer hours will be spent in the Extension office plant clinics assisting
homeowners with their gardening questions. The other volunteer hours can be spent on a variety of educational gardening projects.
There is a $75.00 fee to cover supplies and reference materials which become part of your personal library.
If you are interested in improving your own skills while sharing your knowledge with others we would love to have you join the Idaho Master Gardeners
“Helping People Grow.”
Education Corner
What’s Happening on the fairgrounds in October-December
October 6, 7 Volleyball MEB
October 8 MALC Ext. Office
October 13 Veteran’s Day Closed
October 13,14 Volleyball MEB
October 20, 21 Volleyball MEB
October 27, 28 Volleyball MEB
October 31 Halloween All Day
October 31 Snowmobile Convention MEB
November 1 Snowmobile Convention MEB
November 3, 4 Volleyball MEB
November 7, 8 SARS MEB
November * Strikers IA
November 10 Fair Board Meeting Fair Office
November 10, 11 Volleyball MEB
November 11 Veteran's Day Closed
November 12 Rodeo Meeting Fair Office
November 15 Family Fun Night MEB
November 17,18, 24, 25 Volleyball MEB
November 27, 28 Thanksgiving Closed
December1 Fair Board Meeting Fair Office
December 1, 2, 8, 9 Volleyball MEB
December 6 Christmas Fair MEB
December 10 Rodeo meeting Fair Office
December 13 Private Party MEB
December 25 Christmas Closed
December * Strikers Soccer IA
P a g e 3 V o l u m e 1 , I s s u e 6
Members of the Junior Advisory Board
and several fair volunteers helped set up
the After Fair at the Sandpoint Bridge of
Assisted Living. There were numerous
entries. The fair manager judged exhibits
and awarded ribbons. Residents were
pleased to have their exhibits judged and
all enjoying the goats, rabbits, chickens
and dogs. Once again, the After Fair was
the highlight of fair, educational and his-
torical stories where shared while visiting
with the residents.
2014 President's Volunteer Service Awards were announced at
the Awards Ceremony on Saturday, August 23, at 4:00 pm.
America has a long and proud tradition of volunteer service. Now, more than ever,
volunteers are renewing their commitment to helping others and
making new connections that bring us closer together as families, as neighbors, as
communities, and as a nation.
The President’s Volunteer Service Award program is a great way to thank and honor
those who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others to engage
in volunteer service.
Recognizing and honoring volunteers sets a standard for service, encourages a sus-
tained commitment to civic participation, and inspires others to make service a cen-
tral part of their lives. The President’s Volunteer Service Award recognizes indi-
viduals, families, and groups that have achieved a certain standard – measured by the
number of hours of service during a 12-month period or cumulative hours earned
over the course of a lifetime.
Awards are given to youth ages 14 and under who have completed 50 or more hours
of volunteer service; to individuals 15 and older who have completed 100 or more
hours; and to families or groups who have completed 200 or more hours. Lifetime
achievement is recognized with a special President's Call to Service Award, which
honors those who have provided more than 4,000 hours of service during the course
of their lifetime.
2014 Award Recipients:
Silver Award Individual:
Margaret Schell, Nancy Lewis, and Robin Pitts.
Gold Award Individual: Jimmy Cornelius
Bronze Award Group: Sandpoint Lions Club
Silver Award Group:
Community Assistance League and 30/30/30 Expose Yourself to Art Committee.
Bronze Family Award: Mick and Cheri Jo McCrum and Family.
Gold Family Award: Garry and Susan Bristow and Family.
Lifetime Service Award: Deanna Giard, Carla Poelstra, and Lu Swisher.
Farm Bureau Federation
“ The Voice Of Idaho Agriculture”
Although the number of U.S. farms has dropped dramatically over
the last 70 years, America’s farmers have become more productive.
Today, U.S. farmers are the world’ most productive, producing
food and fiber for 154 people in the United States and aboard each
year.
920 Kootenai Cutoff Road , Ponderay, ID 83852
P a g e 4 Ag-News
Joleen Larsen
Wins
Local Barrel Racing at the
Rodeo
and
Play Day Series
Hi– Point—Saddle Winner
Expose Yourself to Art
Thank you to the 30/30/30 Com-
mittee members; Janene Grende,
Bonnie Shields, Selma Bair, Katie
Foster and Connie Spurgeon for
meeting month after month plan-
ning, recruiting artists, and for
organizing daily Silent Auctions
They scheduled artists to be at fair
daily to meet fairgoers, and coordi-
nated the Paint Off with all the
celebrities and local artists.
Most of all for dedicating their
time to assist in raising funds for
fairgrounds improvements.
RODEO
The Rodeo Committee had an awe-
some formula for success, kicking
off the rodeo on Friday Night by
lowering prices for families and
having give a ways; Wrangler
Stick Horses, 2 bicycles, and Lite-
house Dressing Coupons. Saturday
Night, Tough Enough to Wear Pink
was a sea of pink in the grand-
stands. Rodeo Fans loved the Mut-
tin Bustin, Skagit Rein Riders,
Local Barrel Racing, Trick Riders
and especially the Grand Entry.
Great show, stock, and action!
2015 RODEO ROYALTY
Miss Bonner County Rodeo
Miranda Yetter
Miss Teen Bonner County Rodeo
Sarrah Eberley
Demolition Derby The Demo Derby was packed with
action and fans.
Loud and fast, with Bad J’s Texas
BBQ, Kiwanis Cotton Candy, and
the coldest beer in town!
Special thanks to Wade Brown the
coordinator!
MARKET ANIMAL LIVESTOCK COMMITTEE UPDATES P a g e 5
Congratulations to the Market Animal Livestock Committee (MALC) for
conducting a great sale, over $192,000.00
We are fortunate to have dedicated members of the MALC, 4-H Leaders, 4-H Members,
4-H Coordinator Erika Malone, Patti Speelmon, and other volunteers that worked so hard to make this
sale a success. Thank you to all the BUYERs that made this a awesome year!
Please attend the MALC Workshop, Wednesday , November 19th at 6:30 p.m. Extension Office
Minutes MALC Meeting 9-24-14
Meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m.
Attendance: See sign in sheet for 4-H leaders. Fair board was present.
Last meetings minutes: Tabled
Treasurers Report: Tabled
Correspondence: Bradley Russell wanted to thank everyone who helped take care of his 4-H livestock animal so he could still com-
plete his project.
Old Business:
Policies and Procedures- Tabled
New Business: 1) Length of fair and the stress on the animals (Quality Assurance): Possibly move some shows to evening shows.
Talk was made about possibly shortening the fair due to the stress on the animals. Steve Woods said that no matter what, the animals
still need to be humanely taken care of. Four of the turned Steers that Steve Woods received took 10 days for them to get back on grain
due to the stress even though those steers were from there to begin with. Steers are obviously stressing due to coming in on Monday of
the fair. He said that he doesn’t see the stress as much in the hogs, but then again they are harvested quickly. 2) Stephanie mentioned
that animals must be exercised at the fair just like they are at home. 3) Rhonda would like to set up a workshop for scheduling animal
events at the fair. This workshop needs to get scheduled. 4) There is discussion about moving the MALC sale to Saturday morning
next year because Friday night is the Festival in Sandpoint. This will be discussed at the next fair board meeting which is on Oct. 6th at
6 p.m. 5) Steve Woods was also concerned that there was no representation of the MALC at the last Fair Board meeting when fair date
changes were discussed. 7) It was brought up that we must follow times listed in the fair book for loading out animals Saturday night.
The book read 8p.m. for load out and animals were already loaded and gone before that time even came around. The consequences of
loading out early could result in the exhibitor being told that they may not exhibit next year. Please read the fair book and follow the
times so everyone is all on the same page. 8) Sound System: Tim has agreed to bring in his system next year for us to use. It was eas-
ier to hear the auctioneer outside the pavilion then inside. 9) Buyer Recognition-Announcements during auction: MALC will work
closer with the auctioneer and his agenda next year. We are going to have him eliminate announcing over the loud speaker where the
animal is going, but rather announce the buyers name once again to give them more publicity. 10) Alcohol in Arena: This will be
brought up at the next fair board meeting.
Communication with Fair Manager and Fair board: 11) The MALC is asking that at least one fair board member is present at every
MALC meeting. The fair board also asked that at least one MALC member be present at every fair board meeting. 12) At the next
MALC meeting, we will vote on a member to attend the fair board meetings.
Other: 1) Larry from Les Schwab said that he appreciates it when kids come around and sale the 4-H livestock sale to him as a busi-
ness person. 2) Tim announced that after a child sales in the sale next year, he will gladly direct them to where their buyers sitting in
the stand for them to thank them. 3) Monica would like to see a big 4-H leaders meeting where every leader is present and issues/ideas
could be communicated and everyone is on the same page. 4) Rhonda wanted everyone to know that the fair board meeting in March
is when they do the scheduling for the fair. 5) Kevin asked Rhonda if we could get a banner made to put up on the fence advertising
the 4-H livestock sale and she said that would be wonderful. We will discuss this at the next MALC meeting. 6) MALC and the fair
board would like to hold a Sale/Schedule meeting on Wednesday November 19th at 6:30 p.m. Mitch made the motion. Jody seconded
the motion. Motion carried. 7) Rhonda asked if there was any way to have a buyer’s luncheon in connection with a 4-H clinic in June.
Tabled for next MALC meeting. 8) Mitch said that we have a bill coming in from the Daily Bee for the auction results that is
$1,750.00. 9) Dawn said that all buyers have paid except for two businesses, so we have 3 kids that have not been paid yet. Everyone
else has been paid. She said that possibly next year we could go down to 5% withheld from the kids. She said that credit card sales
increased again this year. 10) A big KUDOS went out to Erika for all of her hard work and support to the 4-H leaders, kids and the
fair office. She is greatly appreciated and all in attendance wish she could have been present to hear all the great comments.
Next MALC meeting is October 8th at 6:30 p.m.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:07p.m. Mitch made the motion. Sharon seconded. Motion carried.
Erika’s 4-H Updates
4-H Cake Decorating
“Welcome to the Land of Awes”
Patti’s Corner P a g e 6
Another 4-H Year Begins!!!
It’s that time of year again………
4-H! As of October 1st members
and volunteers can sign up for the
2014-15 4-H year. All enrollments
must be done on line again. If you
need help please call or stop by the
office and pick up a handout with
enrollment instructions.
Also, the Family Fun Night is
scheduled for Saturday, November
15th in the Main Exhibit Building
at the fairgrounds. It will begin at
6pm until 8pm. It is NOT just for
4-H members/families…it is for
all youth and their families to
come and learn about 4-H.
We will have 4-H clubs and mem-
bers with tables and information
about their clubs so you can check
them all out and see which group
you might want to join.
We will have games, door prizes
and refreshments at no charge. We
will be presenting the 2013-14
“Leader of the Year” award also.
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Pumpkin Soup Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Hour
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 8
What’s Cooking
Holidays, stress, post-holidays, even more
stress—-who has time for taking care of our-
selves?
You do! Resolve allow these eight diet, exer-
cise, and lifestyle tips, ad you can be good to
yourself this winter-and all year long.
1) Boost your immunity-Throughout winter
by consuming a range of fresh foods including
green leafy vegetables. You can also boost
immunity by taking a quality vitamin such as
Echinacea, garlic, vitamin C and or Zinc.
2) Keep moving -While it’s a little harder to
find the motivation to exercise when it is cold
outside, remember that keeping active during
winter is essential to support our health and
wellness. Moving your exercise indoors during
the winter will help to keep you warm as well
as fit and healthy. Be sure to spend time
warming up before you start your exercise as it
can take a little longer for your joints to loosen
up in the cold weather.
3) Eating well-As winter sets in it can be
tempting to start eating more of these warm
comfort foods that are often high in fat, salt and
sugar. Instead, find comfort in foods such as
warming and nourishing soups and stews full
of flavor and healthy vegetables. Be sure you
diet includes winter fruit and vegetables packed
with vitamins and minerals such as sweet po-
tato, green leafy vegetables, beetroot, kiwi
fruit, mandarins, bananas, garlic, and ginger.
4) Weight management –Ditching the exer-
cise as well as the salads during winter can
often lead to weight gain. While it may only
be a little weight gain, it begins to add up as
you get more winters under your belt. Although
it’s tempting to hide behind bulky clothes, by
sticking to your healthy diet and exercise rou-
tine all year round, you’ll be much healthier in
the long run an wont dread next swimming
season.
5) Sleeping well –Proper sleep (eight hours)
can help keep your body ’s immune system
healthy and fight colds. Avoid alcohol, caf-
feine and cigarettes as these substances can
affect the quality of sleep.
6) Stay hydrated –Don’t forget to keep
drinking water! As the weather cools down
and our thirst decreases it is easy to forget to
drink enough water. You still need to aim for
about two liters/day of water during the winter
as it is essential for our body to function.
Tis the season for cheer, memory making and
cozy night by the fire. Happy Holidays!
Ingredients
2 whole Pie Pumpkins
1 quart Vegetable Or Chicken Stock
1/2 cup Heavy Cream
1/3 cup Maple Syrup
Dash Of Nutmeg
Salt To Taste
E x t r a Cr e a m , F o r S e r v i n g P r e p a r a t i o n I n s t r u c t i o n s
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Place pumpkins on a cookie sheet and roast them until
slightly shriveled and soft. Allow to cool slightly, then slice in half and carefully
scoop out seeds and pulp. Scoop yummy flesh into a bowl. Set aside.
In a pot, heat up the pumpkin flesh with the stock and maple syrup until simmering.
Mash out the big chunks, the transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor (or
use an immersion blender) and puree until velvety smooth. Add cream and nutmeg,
then blend again.
Reheat if you need to, or just go ahead and serve in a hollowed-out pumpkin of
whatever size you'd like.
Healthy Tips
H.P. Suing-1928-
Mozer-1928
J.H. Christ-1928-1940
Walter F. Thomas-1928-1942
Hanson-1929
McCrea-1929
Denver-1930
Larson-1930
Brenna-1931
Skow-1931
Albertson-1931
M.F. Yakley-1936
Frank Cochran-1937-1976
Ralph Knight-1937-1942
Frank Culver-1936-
Ben Ewen-1936-
Eugene Ralph-1939-
Fairboard member since the begin-
ning in 1927.
C.J. Shoemaker -1927
T.L. Greer-1927-1929
Bruce Turnbell-1927-
M.W. Foster-1927
R.I. Jones-1927
J.G. Parsons-1927
R.H. McMillian-1927-1937
C.W. Grehsam-1927-1952
A.R. Deer-1928
Geo McComb-1928
Chas Crockett-1928
L.P. Summers-1928-1937
Kenneth Burlesom-1928-
Frank Rusho-1928-1948
J.W. Ramsey-1928-1937-
Homer Smith-1936-1940
Ardley Russell-1941
Alex Russel-1941
Frank Anselmo-1936-1947
Oliver Ruen-1936-1952
Eric Nelson-1947-1955
Percy Milis-1947-
H.L. King-1947
George Johnson-1947
Merle Samson-1947-1952
Ralph Samson-1947-1948
Harry Phillips-1948
Alice Hunt-1950-1952
Mrs. G.N. (Cloe) Hawkins-1950-1953
W.E. Carnes-1950-1951
Leonard Brooks-1950-1954
Don Engel-1952-1957
4203 N. Boyer Road
Sandpoint, Idaho 83864
Phone 208-263-8414
Fax 208-265-2214
E-mail [email protected]
Websites:
www.co.bonner.id.us/fairgrounds
www.bonnercountyfair.com
Facebook.com/bonnercountyfairgrounds
Bonner County Fair & Rodeo
Bonner County Fair Board meetings Monday, November 10th and December 1st, 2014, 6 pm.
Meetings are in the fair conference room.
We are here to serve you!
Tim Cary-1991-
John Porter-1991-2006
Rick Dalessio-1992-1993
Howard Wagner 1992-1998
David Brooks-1994-2006
Jerry Dehart-1994-2000
Stefani Lippert-1998-2001
Rocky Walson-1999-2001
Roberta Knudsen-2002– 2014
Carrie Hull-2002-2005
Monica Gunter-2002-2015
Gail Curless-2002-
Billie Cochran-2006-2012
Sharon Dalton-2006-
Marjorie Tilley-2007-
Larry Enright-2012-
Elaine Linscott-2012-