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Buckhorn Elementary Kicks Off 40th Anniversary With Fall Carnival
Let The Good Times Grow At The 2019 Greater Hillsborough County Fair
support is a huge factor to Buckhorn's success. Teachers want to teach here, families want to send their children here and students never seem to want to leave. There is a wonderful inclusive and safe atmosphere that exists. The students are committed to their learning and continually try their best." As Buckhorn Elementary School celebrates its 40th Former principals, Anniversary this year, it has moved their annual carnival to the fall. The community is invited to come and share including Ann Huntley in the fun. There will be inflatables, carnival games and (1979-1982), Eileen more at the event set for Friday, November 15. Duval (1982-1986), Buckhorn Elementary Evelyn Clites (1986School (Buckhorn) is cele1989), Donna St. brating its 40th Anniversary Peter (1996-2002), this year. When the school Lou Cerreta (2002first opened in August of 2005) and Amy Zilbar 1979, it was surrounded by (2005-2009), will be orange groves and cow recognized. pastures. Many things have As part of the changed in the area, but school's celebration Buckhorn has remained a safe and of its 40th Anniversary, it has moved successful place for learning. its 20th Annual Carnival to the fall. The school's principal is Tamara The carnival will be held on Friday, Brooks. She has been with the November 15 from 3:30 to 7 p.m. school since February of 2009. Christine Beisiegel, a parent, longBrooks said, "We are a hidden gem. time member of the Buckhorn PTA Thanks to the local community who and the Carnival Chair, said, "The supports our school, they have made entire area community is welcome to it an exceptional place for students to attend this fabulous, family fun event learn and teachers to teach." hosted by the Buckhorn PTA.” Elizabeth Belcher and Terry Beisiegel added, "This year, in Henderson have been teaching at celebration of our anniversary, we will Buckhorn for 27 years. The school be presenting the findings from a has 60 teachers and 47 of them have time capsule dating back to 1989 and eight or more years of experience. creating a new time capsule for stuThere are no teachers with less than dents to participate in for the 2019three years of experience. 2020 school year. We are also Brooks added, "Our community
cultural history, Hometown Hillsborough is the perfect location to host this year’s Rancher Roundup, 4H cooking competition and cattlewoman’s cook-off. Free entertainment includes Robinson’s Racing and Swimming Pigs, Firefighter Show and Family Thrill Circus. 2019 Greater Hillsborough County Fair. Grandstand events, The 2019 Greater Hillsborough which cost $10 plus admission, include County Fair is right around the corner. the rodeo on Friday and Saturday, The fair will take place over two weekOctober 18 and 19. The Truck and ends beginning on Thursday, October 17. Tractor Pull will take place on Friday and This year’s theme is ‘Let the Good Times Saturday, October 25 and 26. The Grow.’ The fair will run Thursday through famous Demolition Derby will round out Sunday (October 17-20 and 24-27). The the grandstand events on Sunday, fair is located at 215 Sydney Washer Rd. October 27. in Dover. There is always something going on Admission to the fair is $7 for adults, in the entertainment pavilion. This year, $5 for students K-12 and $4 for seniors. the stage will feature fan favorite Born Children 5 years and younger are free. Lonesome with local artist Royce Burt. Parking is free. Ride armbands are availEach Sunday, area churches will perform able for $20 or $15 online at in the Gospel Jam. This year’s children’s www.HillsboroughCountyFair.com. pageant will be held on October 19 and New this year is the Megapass. It the baby parade will be held on October includes unlimited admission and unlimit27. ed rides during the entire fair. The Purchasing tickets in advance to the Megapass, as well as other discounted fair results in savings as the fair offers a tickets and ticket packages, can be purmultitude of options. For more on tickets chased at and dates and times of events, please www.HillsboroughCountyFair.com. You visit www.HillsboroughCountyFair.com. will not want to miss Dollar Days at the fair on Thursday, October 17 and 24. Fair admission is only $1 and each carnival ride is $1. Also new this year is the new fair ambassador, Farmer Sydney, who will travel to Hillsborough County schools to 32 deliver seeds and show children how to plant their very own gardens. During the fair, children will have the opportunity to FAMILY HALLOWEEN EVENTS ...PGS 11‐12 join Farmer Sydney’s Kids Club. Membership includes an opportunity to EYE ON BUSINESS .....................PGS 25‐26 meet Farmer Sydney, a fair food treat, a CHALKLINES .....................................PG 32 pumpkin and a hay ride. The fair simply has something for ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT................PG 34 everyone, from carnival rides and fair food to livestock shows, art, photography READ MORE LOCAL NEWS ONLINE and a historical Hometown Hillsborough area. With a focus on farming and agri-
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