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Idaho County Fair Betty Campbell: Idaho County Fair Grand Marshal 2016
Longtime prairie 4-H leader to preside over Cottonwood event BY LORIE PALMER IDAHO COUNTY FREE PRESS
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Betty Campbell of Cottonwood is the 2016 Idaho County Fair Grand Marshal.
of encouraging leader I had when I was a member of 4H.” Campbell said she not only was able to have her own children in 4-H, but has also led her grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Her family is a Century 4-H family. “After more than 40 years, I have seen a few generations make their way through the program,” she smiled. Her husband, Gary, died in 2014, and although she said she misses him greatly, she has not let his absence keep her from living. Her two children live close by and she has four grandchildren and one great-grandchild, who all help her as well as keep her busy attending events, activities and pro-
GRAVES CREEK ROAD — Betty Campbell’s lifestyle on the prairie has definitely been a family affair. She will serve as the 2016 Idaho County Fair grand marshal – an honor her parents – Verl and Alice Chicane, had in 1988. Campbell was born and raised on her parents’ farm just outside of Cottonwood. She lives on the same property she grew up on, working the same land and utilizing the same outbuildings for her animals. She graduated from Prairie High School, married and moved to Montana where she had two children, a son and a daughter, Rick and Bobbi. When she divorced she moved back home to Cottonwood. “The kids and I participated in OMok-Sees --- it was definitely a family activity,” she said. When she met Gary Campbell, their lives fell in place as he became a father to her children and enjoyed the same things the family did with ranching and horses. He ended up being a right-handman to her father for 35 years, running cattle and completing additional FREE PRESS / LORIE PALMER farm and ranch The family barn sits directly across the road from Betty Campbell’s home. work. Campbell said she grew up a tomboy, always playing outside and with grams. She also has 100 laying hens and has no problem sellthe animals. “I knew I could do whatever the boys could do, and ing the nearly 500 eggs each week. Along with this she when my cousin told me on the school bus one day that has a large garden and orchard and has also been emhe was doing something called 4-H – well, I didn’t know ployed at Wells Fargo as a teller for nearly 43 years. “I like to keep busy and moving,” she smiled. She still what it was, but I knew I wanted to try it,” she laughed. At the young age of about 8 or 9, she took her first 4- has cattle, enjoys O-Mok-Sees and said she always looks H project – a steer -- which became the earliest of many forward to the fair. “I like to see what each child comes up with and how as she joined the Keuterville club. “I had a wonderful leader and mentor in Joe Ennek- they perform and progress,” she said. “I have seen increding,” she said. “He gave great pointers and always offered ible changes in kids from the beginning of their 4-H career throughout it and I think it’s a wonderful program that words of encouragement. He definitely inspired me.” Campbell worked starting in 1974 as the main co- helps teach responsibility and self-worth.” Campbell said the people in her life have made living leader with Marie Lerandeau with the Cottonwood Saddliers and Livestock 4-H Club. Campbell still helps in a small community worthwhile: From her parents and with the club; however, Tara Rowland has since taken family and her kids and grandkids to the 4-H kids and her work family, she said she has a good life filled with good over as the organizational leader. “We have about 52 kids in the club and they each have people. “I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else,” she smiled. two to three projects,” she said. “I really try to be the kind
Welcome! ‘There’s No Place Like Home at the Idaho County Fair’ On behalf of the fair board, I would like to welcome you to the 2016 Idaho County Fair. Our theme this year, “There’s No Place Like Home at the Idaho County Fair,” truly exemplifies the atmosphere of our fair. The Fair is home to 4-H and FFA livestock shows, open class exhibits, great entertainment, royalty evening, 2 Minute Talent Show and so much more. Just like home, the Fair is where you can gather with friends and family to enjoy great food and fun. Every day and every evening has something for everyone. Come join your Idaho County family at the Fair this year because “There’s No Place Like Home at the Idaho County Fair!”
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Fair Schedule 2016 Wednesday, Aug. 17 • 8:30 a.m. — Ribbon Cutting Ceremony opening, 2016 Idaho County Fair. • 9 to 11 a.m. — Enter 4-H Family Consumer Science and 4H Specialty Projects, 4-H building. • 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Enter all Open Class Exhibits, Open Class Building. • 9:30 a.m. — 4-H Dog Show, Vernon Agee Livestock Pavilion. • 9:30 a.m. — 4-H Rabbit Show, Vernon Agee Livestock Pavilion. • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Judge 4-H exhibits, building closed during judging, open 4 to 6 p.m., closed 6 to 9 p.m. FREE PRESS / DAVID RAUZI • 1 p.m. — 4-H Poultry Show, Vernon Agee Pavilion Attendees at the 2015 4-H Market Livestock Sale wait for the event to begin. • 1 to 6 p.m. — Judging Open Class exhibits, building closed during judging. • 7 p.m. — Royalty Evening - Introduction of Royalty Candi• 1:30 p.m. — Pigtail Contest - Arena Building - Melinda Son- • 5 p.m. — Hunter Angeny musical entertainment • 7 p.m. — Two-Minute Talent Show, Schmidt Building. dates and crowning of 2016 Fair Royalty, Arena Building. nen, chairperson. • Immediately following Royalty Crowning — Annual 4-H • 3 to 8 p.m. — Enter and weigh in 4-H livestock. Green Swing Dance, sponsored by 4-H Ambassadors, - Vernon • 7 p.m. — 4-H Fashion Show - Presentation of all 4-H FamiAgee Livestock Pavilion. ly and Consumer Science and Specialty Awards, Arena Building. • 8:30 a.m. — 4-H and FFA Livestock Judging Contest. • 9:30 a.m. to Noon — 4-H and FFA livestock quality judging, Vernon Agee Livestock Pavilion. • 1 p.m. — Continue Quality Judging. • 10 a.m. — Idaho County Fair Parade and Kiddies Parade, • 1 p.m. — Championship 4-H Horse Fitting and Showing Main Street, Karla Enneking, chairperson, 962-3892. Theme: • 8:30 a.m. — 4-H and FFA fitting and showing livestock conContest, Fairgrounds; Champion 4-H Showmanship Round “No Place Like Home at the Idaho County Fair.” test, Vernon Agee Livestock Pavilion. Robin Contest at conclusion of all livestock judging. • Noon — 4-H awards, - Vernon Agee Livestock Pavilion. • Noon — Gazebo - Old Time Fiddlers. • 1 to 5 p.m., Cottonwood Community Hall, health fair spon- • 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. — Potato Bar, City Park, by Prairie Booster • 11:30 a.m. until after livestock sale — Idaho, Lewis County Cattlemen’s Beef Barbecue, Gazebo. sored by The Partnership for Healthy Communities and addi- Club. • 1 p.m. — Old Time Fiddlers • 1 p.m. — 4-H Market Livestock Sale, Vernon Agee Livestock tional vendors. • 3 p.m. — Sophee’s Face Painting Pavilion. • 1 p.m. — Continue Fitting and Showing Contest. • 5 p.m. — Clearwater Valley Cloggers • 3:30 p.m. — Exhibit Buildings closed. • 1 p.m. — Shiloh musical entertainment • 7:30 p.m. — Vintage Youth • 4 to 6 p.m. — Check exhibits out - Present Claim Check • 3 p.m. — “Brothers” entertainment
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Choices for queen, two princesses decided Friday, Aug. 19
Four local ladies to vie for 2017 royalty spots BY LORIE PALMER IDAHO COUNTY FREE PRESS
COTTONWOOD – Four young ladies will vie for the position of 2017 Idaho County Fair Queen at the crowning event set to take place Friday night, Aug. 19, 7 p.m., at the Arena Building. This year’s candidates are Kally Arnzen of Grangeville, Selena Davila of Cottonwood, Chaye Uptmor of Keuterville and Tiffany Sonnen of Greencreek. •
Kally Arnzen Kally Arnzen is the 16-year-old daughter of Gerald and Janell Arnzen of Grangeville. She is a junior at Grangeville High School where she is active in varsity volleyball and track, student council, concert and pep band. She was also a delegate for Idaho County Light and Power’s annual convention and is a member of the Lively Livestock 4-H Club. Following graduation, Arnzen plans to attend the University of Idaho and obtain a degree in engineering. “I am always diligent … I not only work hard at school, but am also able to carry that same diligence through to my extracurriculars,” she answered when asked what her strongest personal quality is. “I also always make sure I complete my jobs and tasks outside of school thoroughly and carefully.” Arnzen said her family is the most important thing in her life and she enjoys spending time with her parents, older sister Jacey, and two grandmothers, Helen Egland and Roseanne Arnzen. Arnzen is employed by the family
KALLY ARNZEN
SELENA DAVILA
CHAYE UPTMOR
TIFFANY SONNEN
farm year-round and this includes helping with harvest as well as feeding and working cattle. She has participated in 4-H since she was 6 and has had many projects including sheep. She has also entered many projects in the open class division. In her spare time, Arnzen enoys hiking, tending to her animals, reading and sports. •
Davila said her family is most important to her and she appreciates her “two moms and two dads who have each taken so much time to support me,” she said. She enjoys reading and riding horses and is currently employed at the Cottonwood Livestock Auction and Cottonwood Veterinary Clinic. Following graduation, Davila plans to attend Washington State University and study veterinary medicine. •
ble,” she added. Uptmor has been involved in basketball, volleyball, softball and track at school as well as student government. She-tap danced for seven years and has volunteered in her community in a number of capacities. Following graduation, she plants to attend the University of Idaho or Lewis-Clark State College and work toward a degree in biomedical engineering or business. •
“My strongest personal quality in my eyes would be how easily I can get along with everyone,” Sonnen said. She added she appreciates the support of her friends and family who are “supportive in everything I try to do, and who are always there to pick me up if I fall,” she said. “My family is the best thing in my life. My father is someone who will help you with anything … and my mother is my rock.”
Chaye Uptmor
Tiffany Sonnen
Chaye Uptmor is the daughter of Roger and Chris Uptmor of Keuterville and is a senior at Prairie Junior Senior High School in Cottonwood. Uptmor works for her parents on the family ranch and enjoys basketball, volleyball, running track, reading, hiking, camping and spending time with friends and family. “When I set my mind to something I get it done to the best of my ability and like to see projects through to the end,” she said. “I’m not afraid of hard work, and love a challenge.” Uptmor said the most important thing in her life is God. “Without Him, nothing is impossi-
Seventeen-year-old Tiffany Sonnen of Greencreek is the daughter of Tom and Elaine Sonnen. She is a senior at Prairie Junior Senior High School in Cottonwood. Sonnen has been active in FFA for three years, two as an officer. She is in Prairie League and youth group as well. She is employed at The Hangout and on her family’s ranch. She has been involved in 4-H in both Lewis and Idaho counties. Interested in art, piano, animals and auto repair, Sonnen plans to attend Lewis-Clark State College following graduation. She hopes to one day own her own repair shop.
Selena Davila Selena Davila of Cottonwood is a senior at Prairie Junior/Senior High School and is the daughter of Dennis and Helen Rowland and Adam and Nicole Davila. At Prairie, Davila is active in FFA, serving as chapter vice president. She also participates in the drug-free group, Prairie League and youth group. She is also active in her 4-H Club where she has taken horse, market beef and photography projects, and also served as an Ambassador in 2014-15. “I believe my strongest personality trait is that I am responsible, because I am always on time, I am organized, and if I say I am going to do something, I will get it done,” she stated.
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Royalty info: Idaho County Fair Royalty is open to local young ladies ages 1418, entering their sophomore to senior years of high school. To be eligible, participants must have at least two years experience with the fair in some way, such as through 4-H and/or open class entries. Girls were judged at events prior to the crowning night, including a royalty luncheon where speeches were given and interviews conducted. For details contact royalty advisor Karla Enneking at 962-3892 or e-mail KARLAENNEKING@GMAIL.COM
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Idaho County Fair Queen 2016: Katrina Frei
‘Thanks for making this year memorable and fun’ BY LORIE PALMER IDAHO COUNTY FREE PRESS RANGEVILLE – “Royalty has helped me learn a lot about myself and what I’m capable of. It also means being able to be a positive role model to all the little girls who look up to me just like I used to look up to past fair royalty,” said Katrina Frei, Idaho County Fair Queen. “This includes having the pleasure to become pen pals with one of the little girls who attended the princess tea party.” Frei will be a senior at Grangeville High School this fall. She is the daughter of Steve and
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Katrina Frei: 2016 Idaho County Fair Queen
Rachel Kelley: 2016 Idaho County Fair First Princess PHOTO COURTESY
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Kristie Frei and the granddaughter of Jerry and Jan Frei, all of Grangeville. Her grandparents Richard and Dorothy Nuxoll live in Greencreek and she has five siblings: Cody, 19, Zach, 19, Kyle, 14, Caleb, 12, and Abbie, 10. “I would love to thank Karla Enneking for advising us this year and my parents for being there with me through it all,” Frei said. “I also owe a huge thank you to Mark and Debbie Kelley and Pat and Elayne Murphy for helping make this year possible. Also to Rachel and Davi – thanks for making this year memorable and fun.” Frei plays varsity volleyball and tennis at GHS and is the student
body president for the coming year. She is also a member of FCCLA and Youth legislature and belongs to the Fenn Livestock 4-H Club. She is a member of the Sts. Peter and Paul Church Youth Group and in the summers takes care of her younger siblings and drives combine for her grandpa during harvest. Following high school, Frei plans to go to college and obtain a bachelor’s degree in business marketing and/or business finance. She would then like to work on her master’s in business administration. “Along the way, I would like to travel,” she added. “I hope to study abroad somewhere in Europe and eventually got to Africa on a volun-
teer trip.” Frei said she encourages other girls to try out for fair royalty because “other than teaching you many life lessons, including how to cooperate with other girls and compromise with each girl’s preferences, it’s a fun time filled with lots of laughter and memories,” she said. Frei comes from a large family and said she has 56 first cousins. “I am also blessed enough to have all four of my grandparents living,” she smiled. • Her favorite activity at the fair is crowning night and her favorite fair food are the maple scones.
Idaho County Fair 2016 First Princess: Rachel Kelley
‘Amazing experience’ to represent Idaho County BY LORIE PALMER IDAHO COUNTY FREE PRESS GRANGEVILLE – “I have really enjoyed being a role model to young girls representing our county,” said Idaho County Fair First Princess Rachel Kelley. Kelley is the daughter of Mark
and Debbie Kelley and granddaughter to Maxine Kelley, all of
Kelley is a member of Rough Riders 4-H Club where she serves as president. She has been a member of Triple Bar Drill Team for eight years. She will be a senior at Grangeville High School this fall where she will serve as sen-
‘an amazing experience...’ Grangeville. Her brother, 21-yearold Drew, serves in the U.S. Navy.
ior class president. She participates in volleyball, basketball and tennis as well as FCCLA, Youth Legislature, Jazz Band (president), Tri-M Music Honor Society and HOSA. “This is truly an amazing experience to represent our local commuSee Kelley, Page 5
Idaho County Fair Second Princess: Davi Murphy
‘I appreciate the opportunity to travel and celebrate’ BY LORIE PALMER IDAHO COUNTY FREE PRESS KOOSKIA – “Being royalty has allowed me the chance to get to know the other royalty members and their families,” said Davi Murphy. “I have appreciated the opportunity to travel to and celebrate
with all the communities in our area. What a rich experience!”
Kooskia and she will be a junior at Kamiah High School this fall. The daughter of Elayne and Pat Murphy, she has two older brothers: Bryan is 29 and Shawn is 25. Murphy is a member of the
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Looking Back: Idaho County Fair Royalty since 1934 IDAHO COUNTY STOCK SHOW 1934 - Patty Hayden 1935 - Helen Romain 1936 - Laverna Mae Reidhaar 1937 - Lola Snodgrass 1940 - June Kaufman 1949 - Deloris Jungert 1951 - Bonita Gentry 1952 - Marjorie Hauger 1953 - Donna Weld 1954 - Arlene Schnider 1955 - Janice Duclos 1956 - Evon Bardoff 1957 - Caroline Bodine 1958 - Charlotte Ross 1959 - Pamela Fogg 1960 - Beverly Miller 1961 - Faye Bunting 1962 - Lynda Schumacher 1963 - Louise Jenny IDAHO COUNTY FAIR 1964 - Kathy McDonald 1965 - Elaine Zehner 1966 - Wilma Goeckner 1967 - Linda Wimer 1968 1969 - Sue Crea, Renee Arnzen, Janice Zehner 1970 - Janice Zehner, Adeline Holthaus, Vicki Manning
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2007 Idaho County Fair queen Casandra Lea Schaeffer 1971 - Christine Hazelbaker, Eileen Simon, Betty Wemhoff 1972 - Mary Jean Sprute, Lark Hazelbaker, Janis Hinkelman 1973 - Judy DeHaas, Elayne Parrish, Donna Simler 1974 - Shirley Sotin, Christine Tacke, Becky Kopczynski 1975 - Virginia Wassmuth, Cheryl Schmidt, Sheryl Wasem 1976 - Valerie Dasenbrock, Paula Sawyer, Rene Jungert 1977 - Teresa Rasmussen, Krista Spickelmire, Carolyn Hendren 1978 - Brenda Hoene, Teresa Frei, Sue Leuck
1979 - Diane Arnzen, Lisa Workman, Sherry Uhlorn 1980 - Kelly Spickelmire, Melanie Fales, Kris Smith 1981 - Lori Arnzen, Gina Frei, Cheri Enneking 1982 - Marilyn Rylaarsdam, Barby Terhaar, Mary Ann Lute 1983 - Ramona Schwehr Cathleen MacGregor, Valadee Rad 1984 - Kim Sonnen, Chris DeHaas, Becky Shira 1985 - Lisa Klement, Karen Carpenter, Chris Hauger 1986 - Jill Rickett, Debbi Shears, Valarie Arnzen 1987 - Michelle Arnzen, Tricia Toennis, Elaine Purdy 1988 - Lori Gresham, Noelle Harman, Marcia Lacey 1989 - Kim Stolz, Tersa Seubert, Karla Frei 1990 - Maureen Slichter, Carmen Gehring, Shari Baerlocher 1991 - Sara Stolz, Lynne Funke, Bonnie Poxleitner 1992 - Tanya Suhr, Michelle Suhr, Amber Frei 1993 - Jennie Sonnen, Jessica Funke, Linda Goeckner 1994 - Angie Uhlenkott, Sarah Griffin, Sarah Layman 1995 - Ellen Nuxoll, Beth Klapprich, Rebecca Warden 1996 - Heidi Agee, Anna Marie Goeckner, Teresa Stuivenga 1997 - Molly Egland, Michelle Riener, Anna Stubbers 1998 - Angie Yingling, Kari Duclos, Alicia Ewing 1999 - Shari Uptmor, Karie Allen, Diana Crabtree 2000 - Brandi Holthaus, Amy Schumacher, Vikki Duman 2001 - Lindsey Frei, Jenny Sonnen 2002 - Tesse Groom, Christel Riener, London Kreautler 2003 - Kayla Holthaus, Brandy Frei, Molly Green 2004 - Briget Long, Brittny Behler, Lacey Seubert 2005 - Carolyn Sonnen, Amanda Cook, Sarah Forsmann 2006 - Bridget Enneking, Tabitha Seubert, Tessica Nuxoll 2007 - Casandra Lea Schaeffer, Jennifer Lynn Enneking, Bonnie Reilly 2008 - Dana Groom, Katrina Baune, Kayla Lorentz 2009 - Kara Stefani, Mary Shears, Rachel Kaschmitter 2010 - Sheyenne Stewart, Jill Brouwer, Kristin Hill 2011 - Sarah Baune, Merannda Chaffee, Halee Hill 2012 - Hannah Baker, Bailey Cullin, Mary Frances Kaschmitter 2013 - Whitney Sonnen, Jacey Arnzen, Jenni Forsmann 2014 – Holli Uhlorn, Maria Munger, Emily McHugh 2015 – Brooke Eades, Lauren Goldman, Madison Ulmer 2016 — Katrina Frei, Rachel Kelley, Davi Murphy
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(L-R) Davi Murphy, Second Princess; Katrina Frei, Queen; and Rachel Kelley, Fair First Princess.
Murphy: Given her honor to host events Continued from Page 4 “I would like to thank the Idaho County Fair Board for allowing me this wonderful opportunity,” she said. “I would also like to thank our incredible royalty advisor, Karla Enneking, for all her help and support.” Following graduation from high school, Murphy plans to pursue a degree in kinesiology with plans to become a physical therapist.
“I would like to one day work in a town like the one I have grown up in so that I can give support to those who need it, just like the support they have given me,” she said. Murphy said being royalty has given her the honor of hosting events such as the Little Princess Tea Party. • Her favorite event at the fair is the 4-H Fashion Show and her favorite fair food are maple scones.
Kelley: ‘appreciate their friendship’ Continued from Page 4 nities through the Idaho County Fair,” Kelley said. “It is inspiring to know you have an impact on others. You also learn to work with others and you realize how important it is to be organized.” Following graduation next year, Kelley plans to attend Idaho State University and study radiology. Kelley said she truly loves “all animals,” and her favorite events at the fair are the 4-H Fashion Show and
Royalty Crowning night. “I also love the scones and lemonade,” she smiled. Kelley previously served as both Winchester Rodeo and Triple Bar Drill Team Queen. “I would like to thank my parents for pushing me to do my best and always supporting me,” she said. “A big thank you to Karla for being an awesome advisor. I’m also very thankful for being given a chance to spend this year with two amazing ladies and I really appreciate their friendship.”
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Ambassadors 2016 are (back, L-R) Mitch Nuxoll, Kortney Sims, Dylan Canaday, Savannah Thanstrom and Bailie Gehring and (front, L-R) Harmony Edmondson and Lauren Alfrey.
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but also the planning of a variety of fair and 4-H events,” explained Idaho County 4-H Program Director Susie Heckman. The ambassador year begins in November of each year with the State Ambassador Training in McCall. This three-day session emphasizes public speaking and leadership skills. Monthly meetings also begin in November where they work on developing a public presentation. The Ambassadors also help plan and carry out all of our county 4-H activities throughout the year. “This is a very visible group with the very important job of representing our 4-H program,” Heckman added. This year the Ambassadors have helped at a variety of events including leadership training, 4-H day camp, Warbird Weekend, the region’s career fair and the Idaho County 4-H Horse Show. The Ambassador Program is not a
4-H Club. Each of the Ambassadors must maintain membership in his/her 4-H club where they attend meetings. For details on how to become a 4H Ambassador or to inquire about Ambassador help at a specific event, contact Heckman at 983-2667. This year’s members include Mitchell Nuxoll, Savannah Thanstrom, Harmony Edmondson, Bailie Gehring, Lauren Alfrey, Dylan Canaday and Kortney Sims. • Mitchell Nuxoll is a junior at Clearwater Valley High School (CVHS) in Kooskia. He is the son of Bruce and Marci Nuxoll and is a member of Valley Livestock and More 4-H Club. “I had a blast being an Ambassador last year,” he said. “I really enjoyed being able to represent 4-H as well as my community,” he said. Nuxoll said he enjoys helping oth-
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Savannah Thanstrom, 18, is a homeschooled senior. She is the daughter of Rick and Michelle Thanstrom of Grangeville and is a member of Crazy Critters 4-H Club. “I wanted to become an Ambassador to be a role model for other kids and I also love the program,” she said. “I enjoy helping people and this provides me with many opportunities to do so.” Thanstrom said she brings her organizational skills to the program. She keeps busy baby-sitting, teaching piano lessons, as church secretary and as a member of the Idaho County Orchestra. Harmony Edmondson, of Harpster, is a sophomore at CVHS in Kooskia. She is the daughter of Seth Edmondson of Harpster and Alexis Rickman of Boise. She is a member of the Hold Your Horses 4-H Club. “I applied to be an Ambassador because I wanted to get more involved in my community and the surrounding communities,” she explained. “I think the program will See Program, Page 7
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1975 - Edgar and Marie Lacey 1976 - William and Mary Crea 1977 - Joe Enneking, Sr. 1978 - Ralph Nuxoll 1979 - E.H. Tacke 1980 - Joe Wassmuth 1981 - Gladys Zehner 1982 - Three St. Gertrude Sisters 1983 - Dale Eimers 1984 - Richard and Vic Holthaus 1985 - Harold and Eldene Wasem
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1986 - Cleo Forsmann 1996 - Albert and Cora Pratt 1987 - Ken Williams 1997 - Wayne and Enid Newman 1988 - Verl and Alice Chicane 1998 - Vernon and Kitty Agee 1989 - Gladys McLaughlin 1999 - Anselm and Vera Schumacher 1990 - Hubert and Helen Ross 2000 - Frank and Marlene Mignerey 1991 - Catherine Hardin 2001 - Larry and Patty Arnzen 1992 - Frances Nuttman 2002 - Clarence and Frances Nuttman 1993 - Marcele Higgins and Ruth 2003 - Glenn and Verla Simler McCombs 2004 - Clark and Eleanor Hinkleman 1994 - Ann Bos 2005 - George and Karla Enneking 1995 - Doris Long 2006 - Lenore Hill
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Program: Involved to be a better leader She is involved in HOSA, Prairie League, taking football and basketball stats, playing softball, ski patrol and workteach me valuable skills in public speaking and leader- ing at two different restaurants. ship.” Dylan Canaday is a senior at Grangeville High Edmondson said she can offer positive motivation as well as new ideas and valuable insight to the Ambassador School (GHS) and is the son of Gary and Lisa Canaday of program. She is involved in volleyball, track, knowledge Grangeville. He is a member of Lively Livestock 4-H Club. bowl, the school play, BPA and church youth group. “I wanted to be involved in Ambassadors to become a better leader in my county 4-H program,” he said. Canaday serves as GHS band president, is in Varsity Bailie Gehring is a junior at Prairie High School (PHS) in Cottonwood. She is the daughter of Brian and Blue select choir, plays basketball and is in jazz band. He Becci Gehring and is a member of the Keuterville Livestock sings in his Saturday night church choir and coached middle school girls basketball at Sts. Peter and Paul School. 4-H Club. “I am excited to help with community events,” said Gehring of why she wanted to become an Ambassador. At Kortney Sims is a junior at GHS. She is the daughschool, she is involved in track and field, and Gear Up. ter of Cheryl Sims of Elk City and Ken Sims of Coeur d’Alene. She is a member of Rough Riders 4-H Club and has Lauren Alfrey of Ferdinand is the daughter of Pat been involved in Know Your Government. and Lonnie Alfrey. She is a senior at PHS and is a member “I have always looked up to the Ambassadors and wantof the Cottonwood Saddliers 4-H Club. ed a way to be more involved in the Idaho County Fair,” “I love being a part of the Ambassador Program,” she Sims said. “I think I offer new ideas while bringing a possaid. “I also love the kids asking questions and enjoy the itive attitude to the program.” company of the people who are in the group with me.” AlSims is in FCCLA, band, plays volleyball, takes basketfrey said she brings her leadership skills as well as her ball stats, student council. Youth Legislature, jazz band humor to the group. and has volunteered with the Elk City Ladies Auxiliary. Continued from Page 6
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Ready for the sale? COTTONWOOD — The 2016 Idaho County Fair 4-H/FFA Livestock Sale is Saturday, Aug. 20, starting at 1 p.m. at the Vernon Agee Livestock Pavilion. Before you hit the sale, pick up the sale book at the fair office. Pictured above: Paige Layman of Grangeville goes full showmanship during the lamb sale at the 2015 event. FREE PRESS / DAVID RAUZI
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WOODLAND — This year’s Idaho County Fair Spotlight article is on a person whose family name is practically synonymous with the fair. Frank McIntire spent the first six years of his education at Woodland School then went on to Kamiah where he graduated from Kamiah High School in 1967. He then attended the University of Idaho where he studied animal science. McIntire grew up with two sisters, Linda (Burnside) and Kathy (Hendrickson) and they all participated in 4-H throughout their lives. “I started with a sheep project but wasn’t too keen on that,” he smiled. He then went on to stick with steer livestock projects and also took welding. Directly out of college, McIntire became a 4-H leader. In fact, his 4-H skills have landed him more than leader-
ship qualities and experience with children: He met his wife, Pam, when she was in his 4-H group. They were later married and will celebrate 37 years together in August. The McIntire Family has its roots in Woodland and so did Pam’s family: Her grandfather had property there. Their children – Daniel and Lacey – grew up there and now their grandchildren enjoy the farm and ranch life. Four generations – which includes Frank’s mother, Anna, can often be seen four-wheeling, haying, running cattle, gardening and simply playing on the land they love. Last year, that land was threatened as the wildfires were just a few hundred feet behind the McIntire’s home on Carrot Ridge. “If it weren’t for the farmers digging a fire line, I don’t know what would have happened,” Frank shook his head. A box of photographs still sits on the floor, ready to go.
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McIntire: ‘We are proud to be a part of the Idaho County Fair’ Continued from Page 10 “You try to think of the very most precious, irreplaceable items,” Pam said. This includes a cattle journal kept by the McIntires for nearly 100 years, handwritten with dates, names and notes. Frank said 4-H gave him and his sisters a chance to not only learn re-
sponsibility, but also to learn and travel to various judging contests. Daniel and wife Leslie (Behler) and their three children live in Cottonwood and Lacey and Mat Faeth and their daughter live in Ferdinand. The McIntire’s children and grandchildren are all involved in or have been involved in 4-H and Ambassadors, and their family was awarded the Century
4-H Family Award in 2012. Frank has been part of the Idaho County Fair Sale Committee for “more years than I can remember,” he said. “[Idaho County Extension Agent] Jim Church said you basically have to die to get off the committee,” he laughed. As Pam is the fair secretary, the family spends many hours at the fair and working on fair projects. Behind the scenes, the sales committee members – about seven in all – set floor prices and call potential buyers, thanking them for past patronage and asking if they will be buying in the coming year. If they are unable to attend the fair or would like the committee to purchase in their stead, that is noted. More than 300 buyers are usually contacted. “The fair boosters have helped tremendously with all the details, too,” Frank said. Frank also served on the fair board for six years and had the honor, he said, of seeing many projects completed and buildings update while he was on the board. In his community he has
also served on the school board and is currently on the Carrot Ridge Volunteer Fire Department. He and Pam attend the Woodland Friends Church and he is also on the cemetery board. In addition, he is on the Idaho County Light and Power board and is past president of the Idaho County Cattle Association.
“I believe in the 4-H program and I also believe in helping and volunteering where you can,” Frank said. “That’s something we have always done and we have tried to pass those characteristics on to our children.” “We are proud to be a part of the Idaho County Fair,” he stated.
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Three area first responders are ‘Kiss the Pig’ candidates BY LORIE PALMER IDAHO COUNTY FREE PRESS
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COTTONWOOD — It might not be OK to buy votes in the upcoming presidential election, but at the Idaho County Fair, anything goes. At least in the annual Kiss the Pig contest. “This year we are honoring first responders from throughout the area,” said Idaho County 4-H Program Director Susie Heckman. And just how will they be “honored?” “A $1 buys a vote and the one with the most votes will ‘get’ to kiss the fair’s championship pig on livestock auction day, Saturday, Aug. 20,” explained Heckman. This will take place before the sale at 1 p.m. This year’s candidates are Jeff Joyce of Riggins who will represent the Riggins Volunteer Fire Department, Riggins EMS and Search and Rescue; Cody Funke of Grangeville who will represent St. Mary’s Ambulance EMTs; and Police Chief Terry Cochran of Cottonwood representing law enforcement. Votes for the candidates can be purchased at the Citizens Washington Focus (CWF) booth during the fair. Participants cast votes with $1 donations. All donations go toward the CWF 4-H project. The contest is in its seventh year. Candidates include the following: •
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Joyce has been involved in the Idaho County Fair through his children’s involvement and he said his favorite fair activity is “eating,” while his favorite fair animals are the rabbits.
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“In a fair champion pig I would look for one with the best legs,” he said. His favorite cut of pork is bacon. His guess for the champion pig weight is 230 pounds. Joyce said he accepted the Pig Kisser nomination to help support the kids in the community. What will he do if we wins? “I’ll have a BLT for dinner,” he smiled. When he is not busy being a first responder, Joyce also volunteers at the food bank and is a Sunday school teacher. •
Cody Funke Funke’s favorite activity at the Idaho County Fair is watching the 4-H and FFA kids show their animals. His favorite? The steers. If he were judging a grand champion pig, he said he would look for the winner to be “big and fat.” His favorite cut of pork is also bacon. He is guessing the grand champion pig will weigh in the vicinity of 600 pounds.
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“I am happy to help support 4-H and the kids of Idaho County,” he said. Aside from being involved as an EMT, Funke is also active with area ski patrol and is the county coroner. What will he do to celebrate if he wins the contest? “Go out for drinks!” he laughed. •
Terry Cochran Cochran enjoys the dog show each year at the Idaho County Fair and dogs are his favorite animals as well. “I would look for the best squeal,” in a championship hog, Cochran said. He also picks bacon as his favorite cut of pork. Like one of his kissing competitors, he also guesses the winning pig will weigh 600 pounds. Cochran is involved in LEPC, Cottonwood Fire Department, Jaycees, St. Mary’s EMTs, is the Cottonwood City Police Chief and retired military. “If I win I’ll have a glass of wine and a thick pork chop,” he smiled.
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Pigtail contest to be held today; adults welcome BY LORIE PALMER IDAHO COUNTY FREE PRESS COTTONWOOD — Short and long, wavy and straight. Sticking straight out and twisted together with flowers or pinned together with big bows and glittery bands. They’re all part of the annual pigtail contest. This popular event is set for Wednesday, Aug. 17, 1:30 p.m., in the Schmidt Building. Prizes will be awarded for age categories 1-3, 4-5 and 6-8 in shortest, longest, widest and most unusual pigtail. “I’ve been doing this for a long time, I’m not exactly sure how many years,” smiled organizer Melinda Sonnen of Cottonwood.
Sonnen measures the length and width of each pigtail and nearly every contestant ends up with a ribbon for their unique hairstyles. In addition, the most unusual pigtail category is open to anyone 10 and older – this includes adults. The “Remember When” contest continues this year which is for any adult older than 18. Awards will be given for the longest ponytail. Extra points will be given to anyone who can show they have participated in a pigtail contest in the past at the Idaho County Fair. Bring a photo! “This is really fun for the girls and something they look forward to each year,” Sonnen added. For questions call Sonnen at 9623006.
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The annual Idaho County Fair Pigtail Contest is for all ages — even those who only have a few strands of hair to measure. Girls of all ages — even adults — are invited to participate in this fair tradition held Wednesday, Aug. 17, 1:30 p.m., in the Schmidt (Arena) Building.
Interactive health fair set for Aug. 18 at community hall COTTONWOOD — The Partnership for Healthy Communities (a coalition of six health systems and two county service agencies) will be hosting an Interactive Health Fair Thursday, Aug. 18, from 1-5 p.m., at the Cottonwood Community Hall. The event is specifically set during the Idaho County Fair week with the hope of engaging as many fair attendees in the event as possible. What is an Interactive Health Fair
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There will be Tai Chi and Yoga demonstrations, a massage therapist, a physical activity trainer, food demonstrations, music therapy, herbal remedies, and even something for pets. In addition there will be a benefits counselor onsite to assist with insurance enrollment and answer questions about the upcoming open enrollment periods for Medicare. Community health work-
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History of Camas Prairie laid out for fairgoers BY LORIE PALMER IDAHO COUNTY FREE PRESS COTTONWOOD — When a group of local farmers come together, things get done. This is how the Cottonwood Lions Agriculture Museum got started. The museum is located on the grounds of the Idaho County Fair and is open all during the fair week. “It’s quite a collection,” said Lions member Ivan Nuxoll of Greencreek, smiling. “And there are usually plenty of us older guys who can tell you what’s what.” Nuxoll may have been surprised the first time a child didn’t know what a thresher or other piece of farm equipment was, but now understands times have changed. “There are a lot of things in here that kids just wouldn’t have any way of knowing about anymore and that’s why we man the museum during the fair, to answer questions and explain what we can,” he said. The museum has been gaining items for more than 20 years. “It’s really nice to have so many unique antiques all under one roof,” said local farmer, Don Tacke, who also spends a good portion of each fair visiting with friends and answering questions in the large ag buildings located on the eastern end of the fairground complex. The buildings house not only farm equipment and tools, but also a 1918 wagon, a Linotype typesetting machine, farmhouse furniture and clothing, tractors, blacksmith tools, saddle, lantern, butter churn, sewing machine and a steam engine. In addition, many old photos from across the Camas Prairie line several walls in the area. “There’s a lot of history about Idaho County and the whole prairie right here in this building,” Tacke said. “We hope to see all the fairgoers stop by and see what’s in here, ask questions and visit.”
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he Idaho County Stock Show was started in Cottonwood, the exact year is not known, but it was well-organized in 1934. At that time it was held the first part of September, from mid-week to the end. No record is available as to the persons involved at that time and no one
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is available now that can give us any information. In the late 1930s the stock show held the showing of 4-H and open class animals in the block where Wells Fargo Bank is now located. Other exhibits, 4-H, open class and country school exhibits were displayed in the Cottonwood Community Building located where the Cottonwood Post Office is. The 4-H livestock sale was held at the Cottonwood
Sales Yard, owned by Vade Spencer, up on the hill back of Bud’s Saw Service. There is no record as to the number of 4-H members, but most of the clubs were on the Camas Prairie with a few in the Clearwater and Salmon River areas. Homemaker clubs from all parts of the county entered booth exhibits along with other open class entries. During World War II the stock show was not active but began again and became bigger and better each year. The stock show was funded by donations from many generous businesses and families from the area. Because of this, the officers and directors were limited from year to year by the money received they had to work with. This is what prompted county agent George Cook, who also was stock show secretary, to go to the Idaho County Commissioners in 1963 to ask that the stock show be funded by a county tax levy. The County Commissioners at that time were R.D. Williams, Al Frei and Roy Wisdom. That year, after all bills had been paid and the remaining funds were available for payment of ribbon premiums, a blue ribbon garnered 70 cents, a red 30 cents and a white 10 cents (In 2009, the amounts are $2.50, $2 and $1.50, respectively). The commissioners were cooperative and in order for county tax money to be given, the name would need to be changed to the Idaho County Fair. Royalty was always a part of the stock show. Patty Hayden, later Mrs. Ned Forsmann, was the 1934 stock show queen. See History, Page 15
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What to Do: Cottonwood
Take a fair break and explore this community COTTONWOOD — Are Grandpa and Grandma visiting for the fair? Does the family need a little break from the animals and bustle of the activities? Take some time and explore historic Cottonwood. In 1862, a way station opened along the stage route on the Camas Prairie. Nearby, a beautiful grove of cottonwood trees lined the banks of a creek. From this stately tree, the town of Cottonwood was awarded its name. Modern day visitors to Cottonwood will find restaurants and a variety of shopping facilities including two grocery stores, hardware stores, secondhand shop and a variety of Main Street businesses. St. Mary’s Hospital also is located in Cottonwood just a few blocks off U.S. Highway 95. The Monastery of St. Gertrude, a large stone Benedictine convent built in the 1920s, exemplifies the area’s Catholic heritage. This structure is on the National Historic Register and overlooks the beautiful Camas Prairie of North Central Idaho. The Historical Museum at St. Gertrude, located on the monastery grounds, is one of the oldest continuously operating museums in the Northwest. Housing more than 70,000 artifacts with some 12,000 on exhibit, the museum reflects the history of mining, ranching, farming, logging, the Nez Perce Indians, and the sisters of the Monastery of St. Gertrude. The museum is open yearround. The Weis Rockshelter, southwest of Cottonwood, provides a historical scene of very early Indians who lived in the area. A marble monument along U.S. Highway 95 marks the Battle of Cottonwood. This battle, which took place in 1877, claimed the lives of several citizen scouts in the service of the government. Many hunting and fishing enthusiasts stop in Cottonwood on their way to the Salmon River and Joseph
Plains areas. While in Cottonwood, check out the Dog Bark Park attraction. Not only is this a great place to visit, shop for “doggy” items and walk your live dog, but it’s also a bed and breakfast! The breakfast guesthouse is in the body of the World’s Biggest Beagle located at Dog Bark Park on U.S. Highway 95 at Cottonwood. It’s easy to see from the road — how can you miss the world’s biggest beagle? — so stop in and check it out. Contact Dog Bark Park Inn Bed & Breakfast, U.S. Highway 95, Cottonwood, ID 962-DOGS(3647). Above, kayaking at Pine Bar Recreation Area; right, Raspberry Festival at the Monastery of St. Gertrude, 2015. FREE PRESS PHOTOS
History: Became county fair in 1963 Continued from Page 14 As time went on and the stock show grew and county 4-H clubs were increasing, the officers and directors felt the need for a more permanent place for their show and space was purchased in a portion of the city block on King Street across from the area of the city park. Two pole buildings were erected, the livestock barn and the 4-H building. A little later a building to house open class exhibits was framed. The Cottonwood Lions Club received permission to erect a museum building on the southeast corner of the grounds. This building has been enlarged and improved by the Lions throughout the years and displays antiques from Idaho County, many photographs, and replicas of home life in Idaho County in years gone by. Mining equipment is housed in a fenced area outside the museum. This building has been a great attraction for many tourists during the year as well as during the county show. As soon as the 1963 Idaho County commissioners gave approval for a county tax levy to support the fair and the name was changed to the Idaho County Fair, the commissioners appointed seven persons from all areas of Idaho County to serve on the first Idaho County Fair board: Joe Riener, Cottonwood; Harold Wasem, Fenn; William H. Tacke, Cottonwood; Wes Jenkins, Grangeville; Betty Lou Montell, Grangeville; Leon Lance, Kooskia; and Opal Carlson, Riggins. Enid Newman was chosen by the board to be the secretary-treasurer. Extension agriculture agents were George Cook and Ben Studer, Rosa
Smith was extension home agent and Eleanor Beeghly was office secretary. 1964 was the first Idaho County Fair held the first days of September. The following years brought many construction improvement projects to
those serving on the fair board. A new snack bar with covered eating area was one of the first projects. This building has been updated through the years with financial help from the homemakers clubs in the county.
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How the 4-H Livestock Sale works Buying an animal at the Idaho County Fair Livestock Sale is easy if you have an understanding of how the process works. Here are several examples: • Let’s say you want to buy an animal and take it home. You will need to bid on the animal during the sale and have the highest bid. After buying the animal you will pay the entire purchase price and be required to load the animal and take it home after the sale. • If you want to buy an animal and have it butchered and processed for your own use, you can choose to do this as well. When you buy the animal, you will pay the entire purchase price. You will need to specify where you want the animal processed. After the sale your animal will be shipped to the meat processor of your choice. You will be contacted by the
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