Kitsap County Fair - 2019

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Fair returns for five days of family fun!

Hatfield has decided the time has come to return to Washington, despite having previously declared his “retirement.” Something, Hatfield says, continues to draw him back into the work of putting on a county fairs.

“It’s in the blood, it’s hard to get it out of your system,” Hatfield said with a chuckle “The fair industry and the fair business is a unique business, once you get into it, it’s just part of you. You can ask any fair manager that has been in this business for awhile, they all feel the same way about this business … the opportunity arose to return to this fair and I just felt compelled to do it.”

Inside this Kitsap County Fair & Stampede Guide you will find a map (page 14) and a detailed schedule of events (page 16) as well as profiles for various fair events, personalities and organizations. Also new this year is the Kitsap County Fair & Stampede App, available for download on the App Store and Google Play. The free app allows visitors to purchase tickets to shows and features schedules, maps, entertainment, coupons and more.

From everyone here at Sound Publishing, we wish you happy and safe visit as you enjoy the 2019 Kitsap County Fair & Stampede.

Welcome to the 2019 Kitsap County Fair & Stampede Starting on Aug. 21 and running right through Aug. 25, the Kitsap County Fair & Stampede will have a little something for everybody, and with free admission, it’s hard to find a reason not to go. Between live music, exciting rodeo performances, crafts showcases, livestock auctions, food vendors, carnival rides and much more, this fair will surely be one you won’t want to miss.

With more than 60 years of experience under its belt, the Kitsap County Fair & Stampede has a pedigree to match the myriad of exciting activities, events and entertainment to be found within.

And speaking of experience, this year’s fair manager, Randy Hatfield, ain’t no slouch when it comes to taking on the role of maestro for local fairs. Hatfield has previously worked to orchestrate the Kitsap County Fair as a manager back in 1981, but later moved down to California to manage the Del Norte County Fair and the San Bernardino County Fair. In 2015 Hatfield was recognized for his work as a fair manager and was inducted into the Western Fairs Association’s Hall of fame in 2015. As if that weren’t enough, he also served as president of the WFA in 2005. So yeah, you could say he knows his way around a fair or two.

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Fair headliners promise a myriad of sonic stylings

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A “Redneck Yacht Club.”

Anthems celebrating the “Young And Foolish.”

And exes who don’t even drink whiskey?

This year’s talented lineup of musicians set to headline the Kitsap County Fair & Stampede, though exclusively male, all specialize in authentic sounds and tales of recognizable American lives.

Attendees savvy enough to bring their dancing shoes, those seeking both an abundance of twang and something a little smoother alike, can be assured of crowdpleasing sonic stylings in abundance.

Craig Morgan, John Gurney, David Borné, Stevie Monce, and John Wesley Satterfield will share the fair’s big-

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Craig Morgan gest stage from Wednesday, Aug. 21 to Saturday, Aug. 24.

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First up, at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, is John Wesley Satterfield.

He writes and performs his own brand of American music, blending elements of

rock, country, bluegrass and folk, to create a unique sound that is reminiscent of his early influences.

Satterfield tours relentlessly to present his music to audiences large and small across the country and is now working on his fifth studio release with longtime friend and fellow South Carolina native, Ryan Monroe, of the rock outfit “Band of Horses.”

Then, at 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, get set for Stevie Monce.

Known for his unique style of music that combines classic rock with an unmistakable southern flair, Nashville-based artist Monce is setting the music scene on fire with the release of his new EP, “Stay On Fire.”

Through performing countless sold-out shows and music festivals with country music superstars such as Cole Swindell, Love and Theft, Michael Ray, and Zac Brown, Monce captivates his listeners with his distinct sound and undeniable stage presence.

On Friday, Aug. 23, again at 8 p.m., John Gurney and David Borné will share the stage.

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Raised in Chicago, with bedrock Midwestern roots, he eventually packed up his degree from the University of Missouri and headed for Nashville.

He began to find his voice as a performer and songwriter and, within a few short years, wrote the song that won the prestigious 2018 Nashville Songwriters Association International Song Contest, presented by Country Music Television.

In 2018, Gurney was cast in the first season of E! Network’s show, “Very Cavallari.” His song, “I Can’t Take You Anywhere,” was featured throughout the show and reached the top 50 on the iTunes country chart upon its release. His song, “Home With Her,” has been featured on Spotify’s “Hot Country” playlist, as well as appearing on Viral 50 charts in Canada, Australia, Denmark and the United States.

It also appeared on Spotify’s “Global Viral 50” chart.

David Borné (pronounced Bor-nay) is an Americana singer/songwriter and artist from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Borné has been performing in Nashville and has released his independent debut EP, “Break My Heart,” in March of 2016.

Finally, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, Craig Morgan will perform.

A multi-faceted entertainer, Morgan has made a name for himself as a country music icon, TV personality, celebrated outdoorsman and patriotic Army veteran.

One of country music’s best-loved artists, Morgan has charted 25 songs on Billboard and thrills massive crowds with signature hits including “Bonfire,” Almost Home,” “Redneck Yacht Club,” “International Harvester,” “This Ole Boy,” Wake Up Loving You” and the four-week No. 1 song, “That’s What I Love About Sunday.”

He received one of country music’s highest honors when he was inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 2008.

Prior to becoming a country music star and TV sensation, Morgan spent 17 years serving America in the Army and Army Reserve. He remains an avid supporter of America’s military personnel and has made 15 overseas trips to perform for the troops.

A recipient of the 2006 USO Merit Award, in 2018 he was awarded the Army’s Outstanding Civilian Service Medal, one of the highest awards the Department of the Army can bestow upon a civilian, in recognition of his significant dedication to American military men and women around the world.

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The ballad of the bullfighter Men risk life and limb to keep rodeo riders safe

By MARK KRULISH

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Barrelman Denny Halstead awaits his time to step into the ring.

Ask a bullfighter why they go out there, night after night, and put themselves in harm’s way, and the answer might leave you unsatisfied.

Not every person is up for the job of getting hooked down or run over by a 900-pound bull, but those who do it simply do so because they love it.

“It’s something you love to do,” said bullfighter Josh Daries. “There’s not much explanation other than that, and most people think we’re crazy for doing it.”

Daries will be one of the bullfighters on hand when the rodeo comes to the Kitsap County Fair in August along with Eric Layton and barrelman Dennis Halstead.

All three have made the trip to the Kitsap County Fairgrounds a few times before, and it’s always one of their favorite stops thanks to the mild weather, good food and fun crowds.

“It seems like everywhere else we go in the country it’s hotter than hell,” Layton said.

In rodeo, the bullfighters main job is to distract the bull away from a rider that has been bucked off. The

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distraction allows the rider to get away unharmed, meanwhile the bullfighters expose themselves to great danger in doing so. It’s not usually what comes to mind when you think of an extreme sport, but there isn’t much out there that’s more dangerous.

Bullfighters, also known as rodeo clowns, stemming from a time when they dressed up in full clown makeup, tend to wear bright clothing that tears away easily with protective equipment underneath.

It’s a tough way to making a living. It’s physically demanding, it’s long hours on the road away from home and can lead to injuries, even death. But for the folks that do it, there’s simply no substitution for having a passion for their job.

Layton, 35, got into riding bulls as a youngster in California. Like virtually everyone else in his hometown, he loved to check out the rodeo every summer and became a junior rider. But he ultimately gave it up. Standing at 6 feet 2 inches, he considered himself too tall to be a rider. But one day, while helping out his friends, he put on a pair of cleats, got down into the dirt and discovered his true talent.

“I just like the rodeo and I wanted to do something,” Layton said. “I just tried it to help my buddies out and it was pretty awesome. The adrenaline really gets going.”

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Daries, another California-born bullfighter, has been around the rodeo his entire life. Members of his family, including his mother and uncle, were riders in Salinas where Daries grew up. So it’s no surprise that he pursued a career on the professional rodeo circuit. “It steers you in that direction,� Daries said. “My family rodeoed, I grew up around the rodeo world. It appealed to me.�

Daries has had a successful career - he has been named the California Cowboys Professional Rodeo Association’s Bullfighter of the Year - and he enjoys life on the road as his lifestyle takes him to all corners of the country. “We kinda go with the same people all the time, it’s kind of like a little family,� Daries said. “We get to see different parts of the country. We get to go up to Washington to see your neck of the woods.�

Halstead, who will serve as barrelman – a combination of a bullfighter and entertainer – at this year’s fair took quite a different path towards the rodeo circuit.

Halstead, 59, grew up in Canada, and like many boys from our neighbors to the north, he dreamed of being a professional hockey player. He even spent some time

in Seattle in the 1970s with the Seattle Breakers junior team. But after giving up hockey he returned to Alberta and became a firefighter in Calgary.

One year, the Calgary Police and Fire Departments put on a charity rodeo. At the last minute, the entertainer for the rodeo backed out and Halstead stepped in to fill those duties. Two decades later, he’s seeking a national title at the yearly championships in Las Vegas. He has finished No. 2 in the world twice and has also been named Entertainer of the Year eight times in Canada. “Never in a million years did I expect to be doing this for a living,� Halstead said. “This got so big I retired from the fire department too.�

He recently returned from a huge rodeo in Sydney, Australia, where he was playing to 25 to 30,000 people per night, but is looking forward to returning to Bremerton to play in Kitsap County.

And, like the riders themselves, he plans to hang on as long as he can. “I’m in pretty good shape for my age,�

Halstead said. “So as long as I love what I do, and I can take that hit, Ill be in that arena.

I live to do what I do.�

Rodeo preview of events

Saturday, Aug. 24, is the big day for rodeo fans at Thunderbird Arena as Bremerton is once again a stop for the Xtreme Bulls tour. That’s when some of the top Bull Riders in the country come out to compete for the $10,000 per event, $80,000 total purse in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Xtreme Bulls competition.

The action gets going at 3:30 p.m. and tickets are $20 for general admission (it’s $15 for seniors 60 and over and kids aged 6-12, children under 5 are free), $26 for arena floor tickets and $36 for box seats.

Riders are competing not just for the prize money, but also for points towards qualification for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas The PRCA will also hold a number of other rodeo events over the course of the first three nights, Aug. 21-23 at 6:30 p.m.

These events include:

BARREL RACING

A horse and rider try to complete a pattern around barrels set out on the course in the fastest time. This event showcases

both the horse’s ability and the skills of the rider to safely make their way around the course.

SADDLE BRONC RIDING

Bronc riding involves a contestant trying to stay on a horse that is attempting to “buck� them off. This competition is much tougher today because horses can be bred for this specific event, giving them greater strength than an average horse.

BAREBACK RIDING

A rider mounts a horse that is released from the gate of the bucking chute. As the horse bursts out, the rider has to stay on the horse for eight seconds only using one hand. The rider must keep the heels of his boots in contact with the horse above the shoulders before the horse’s front legs reach the ground. Both the rider and the horse are scored in this competition.

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Meet your rodeo royalty Miss Kitsap and Miss Katie Kitsap will be on hand at the Kitsap County Fair

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Giddy up! And say hello to Rodeo Royalty, Miss Kitsap Fair & Stampede Georgia Leib and Miss Katie Kitsap Kaia Whisnant, at the Kitsap County Fair.

20 year-old Georgia Leib, got her start in rodeo in 2017 after being a spectator for years. “ I was encouraged to run by Victoria Wischnesky, who had been a princess for the 2016 Thurston County Royalty Court, which was my local rodeo. So I ran and actually won in 2018 then ran for Kitsap County this year,” Leib said.

Prior to pursuing rodeo royalty, Leib had been riding horses in both the English and Western styles.

“The biggest difference between the two riding styles is the style of the rider and tack for the horses. Western riding is more gritty and has its roots in ranching and roping, while English is more about grace,” Leib said.

One of the requirements of being a rodeo queen is informing and educating people about rodeo as well as participating in community service initiatives.

“As a rodeo queen you are serving as a bridge between the spectators and participants of the sport and are actively educating people on all the aspects of rodeo from the athleticism of the sport to the care of the animals,” Leib said.

“You also need to participate in volunteer opportunities. One of the things I’ve enjoyed participating in is the Farmer Days activities at the fair which introduces kids with special needs to farm life and rodeo,” Leib added.

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Whisnant is Miss Katie Kitsap 2019 and has been riding horses and ponies since she was just two years old.

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This little piggy went to the Fair Kitsap 4-H Club prepares for exhibits at County Fair

By TYLER SHUEY

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The Kitsap 4-H club is preparing for another year of exhibits for the 2019 Kitsap County Fair & Stampede.

Members will have the opportunity to showcase the skills they have learned throughout the year in preparation for the fair. Each day of the fair will provide new opportunities for 4-H members to participate.

The 4-H program is a national organization that promotes youth development and community. It is the largest youth development organization in the country with nearly six million members nationwide. Approximately 500,000 volunteers and 3,500 4-H professionals serve as mentors for the youth members across the country.

The birth of 4-H is supposed to have taken place in 1902 when A.B. Graham

started a youth program in Clark County, Ohio.

“4‑H’ers are tackling the nation’s top issues, from global food security, climate change and sustainable energy to childhood obesity and food safety,” 4-H.org says.

At the fair, members will include showcases such as livestock, demonstrate horseback riding, art, cooking, sewing, photography, food preservation and archery. Judging for some of the events will take place Monday and Tuesday before the fair opens to the public on Wednesday.

Current Kitsap 4-H Club member Katie Bastian has been with the program for about five years marketing animals. She said the popularity of the local club has its ebbs and flows.

“I would say it’s pretty popular. It has its ups and downs. There’s been great years, there’s been bad years. People take breaks and people just lose interest. It all depends on the person and what you’re involved in.”

15-year-old Bastian, who attends

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Pigs will be on display at the Kitsap 4-H club exhibit.

Klahowya Secondary School, said she grew up with the 4-H program, mostly dealing with pigs. This year, she will be displaying two female pigs. If they make the weight mark of 225 pounds, she will be auctioning them off on Saturday.

“Coming to the fair and seeing other people do it was a big influence,” Bastian

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said. “I started doing it because my sister did it. Seeing what they bring and how they have such a good time doing it just makes you want to get involved as well.”

The day before the fair begins, all livestock and animals will go through a veterinary screening before being allowed into their appropriate barns. A market animal weigh-in will also take place that same day in preparation for the Kitsap County Junior Livestock Auction on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“The auction provides an opportunity for Kitsap County 4H and FFA individuals (producers) to showcase their market animal projects they have raised from birth, and are now ready for market,” according to the Kitsap County Fair website.

Members will be auctioning off beef, swine, lambs, goats, rabbit and poultry, given that they make their weight before the fair begins.

Bastian said youth members of 4-H programs nationwide can acquire skillsets that will benefit them for the rest of their lives.

“They will get sportsmanship and leadership skills,” she said. “It will teach you how to be a leader, how to learn from other’s mistakes, your own mistakes, and just becoming a better person through the eyes of other people and yourself.”

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Little farmers learn about agriculture New hands-on farming program to enter Kitsap County Fair this year

By TYLER SHUEY

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A new hands-on farming program for kids will be entering the Kitsap County Fair for the first time this year.

The program coined Little Farmers at the Fair is for kids 10 and under and aims to educate kids about the farm-to-table process of food. Organizer Kim Floyd, who was born in Bremerton, will run the exhibit.

“I think it’s really important to incorporate agriculture to kids at an early age so they know where their food comes from,” Floyd said. “You don’t have to give them the gory details but it gives them a learning experience and introduces them to the farm animals.”

The free event will be open for participation every day of the fair Wednesday, Aug. 21 to Sunday, Aug. 25. The kids will begin

Photo courtesy Kim Floyd, Fair Manager

Artificial fruit trees will be on display for little farmers to check out. the program by being provided with a bucket to put the goodies in that they will be receiving throughout the day.

Participating kids will tour all sorts of areas to learn about the farm-to-table process. Along the way, they will gather gifts

that are specific to each station to put in their buckets. Specific stations will include a fake cow milking simulation, a cheese making demonstration, lamb brushing, a chicken exhibit, a pig exhibit, a garden to plant seeds, and a horse stable.

After the kids have gathered all their items from each of the tours, they will put them in the back of a toy John Deere tractor for them to drive around in a designated area. From there, they will bring all their items to the local farmer’s market and identify the areas for which their collected items belong. Afterwards, a stop at Kitsap Bank will award them their Kitsap Fair Buck. Finally, one last trip to the grocery store to get a snack and their Farmers at the Fair ribbon to complete the program.

Floyd grew up participating in local 4-H programs and is familiar with farming experience. She started this program three years ago after seeing a similar program back east at a fair convention. This will be the first year it will appear at the Kitsap County Fair. Groups of volunteers along with Floyd will be on site to teach

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and show the kids each exhibit.

In this day in age, Floyd loves the idea of getting the kids out of the house and off their electronic devices to learn something important.

“A lot of kids, even at a really small age, are glued to computers and phones. This gets them away from that and gives them an actual hands-on activity that doesn’t require a computer or animation. We’re introducing them to that farming aspect.”

The setup and prep time for the event will take a couple days, but Floyd says she’s been setting up events for so long that it’s fairly simple at this point.

“We’ve gotten it down to a pretty good science,” she said. “I don’t even pay much attention to how long it takes.”

Not only is it beneficial for the kids to learn about agriculture, but it gives parents the chance to take a load off from chasing their kids around at the fair.

“The parents enjoy it because it’s kind of a quiet place where they know their kid is in a safe area and they can relax. Parents don’t always realize where their food comes from as well.”

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Fair grub: Crazy Eric’s

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Like any good county or state fair, the Kitsap County Fair is renowned for its varied and unusual food choices.

And while they may sell more conventional fare, for nearly 60 years now, Crazy Eric’s food stand has been serving up some of the tastiest treats in Kitsap County and is always a must-stop for those on a culinary mission to hunt down the best food.

“It’s been a real special event for us over the years,” said owner Daryl Erickson.

“There’s always been some good fairs there.”

Crazy Eric’s joined the Kitsap County Fair in 1961, the same year they opened their iconic location on National Avenue in Navy Yard City. While their brick-and-mortar location offers a more expansive menu, including chicken and fish and chips, it’s the burgers that draw the crowd both in Bremerton and at the Fairgrounds.

“We just started our business that year and we had an opportunity to have a stand there and grew from there,” Erickson said.

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Crazy Eric’s food stand has been a Kitsap County Fair staple since 1961.

“And we’ve been there ever since.”

The fair burger is typically a one-third pound patty with lots of fried onions, cheese, ketchup, mustard and relish.

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Pepsi Family Stage 1:00 Cowboy Buck & Elizabeth – Wacky, Wild West Show 2:00 Dr. Goodjohn – Magical Medicine Show 3:00 Just for Kicks School of Dance 5:00 Irene’s School of Dance 6:00 Dr. Goodjohn – Magical Medicine Show

Pepsi Family Stage 12:00 Cowboy Buck & Elizabeth – Wacky, Wild West Show 1:00 Irene’s School of Dance 2:00 Dr. Goodjohn – Magical Medicine Show 3:00 Bremerton High School Drill Team 5:00 Stodden Sisters – 5 Sister Band 6:00 Peninsula Dance Theatre 7:00 Dr. Goodjohn – Magical Medicine Show

Pepsi Family Stage 12:00 Tribute to Patsy Cline & Hank 1:00 Dr. Goodjohn – Magical Medicine Show 3:00 Stodden Sisters – 5 Sister Band 5:00 Dr. Goodjohn – Magical Medicine Show 6:00 Borderline PNW Dance – Country Line Dance Team 7:00 Kapana Pu-uwai, Hawaiian Dance and Music

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Saturday – August 24 10:00 Fair Opens 10:00 4H, FFA and Open Class contests begin and run at various times throughout the day. Check barns for specific schedules.

11:00 Kitsap County Junior Livestock Auction Located at the Swine Barn 12:00 Carnival Opens Pepsi Family Stage: 11:00 YMCA Cheer and Stunt 12:00 Country Cloggers – Folk Dance Group 1:00 Academy of Dance 2:00 Sorano Karate 3:00 Grit City – Martial Arts 4:00 Cowboy Buck & Elizabeth - Wacky, Wild West Show 5:00 Whisker Club Facial Hair Competition Kitsap County K9 Demonstrations 1:00, 3:00, 5:00 and 7:00 p.m.

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Kitsap County Fair & Stampede Photo courtesy Dan Pieze

Dan Pieze was born to drive.

Born to destroy

A Q & A with Dan Pieze

By KEN PARK

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One of the many exciting events to take place at the Kitsap County Fair is the Demolition Derby and Derby races.

The Kitsap Destruction Derby Association (KDDA) began in the 1970’s as stock car demo races for drivers that liked a little more contact in their racing at the old track in Silverdale, which is now home to the Central Kitsap High School stadium. The races drew large crowds of people eager to see the cars get destroyed and it didn’t take long for the drivers to oblige.

But how does one become a derby driver?

According to Dan Pieze, most of today’s derby drivers were raised on it.

“I grew up in it, my parents did it. A lot of the drivers you see today were raised on it. It’s a pretty family-oriented sport,” Pieze said.

Pieze has been racing for KDDA for the better part of 28 years, with his first race being in 1991 at age 15.

The Herald chatted with Pieze about the upcoming races and the demolition derby at the upcoming fair, which for many derby racers is the “time to shine” before the season ends in September.

Question: What kinds of cars are typically used in derby racing and demolition and how are they reinforced to take damage?

Pieze: We use a lot of cars from the 1970’s, usually the old Chryslers or Cadillacs. Some people run more modern

cars like modified Chevy Suburbans or other SUVs. There’s also a class of smaller derby cars from Honda and Toyota.

Cars from the 60’s and 70’s were built a lot tougher than cars of today so there’s not much you have to do to them to make them derby-ready. Typically what happens is the windshields and glass are removed and a roll cage is put on the car to protect the driver. Also the fuel tanks and batteries are moved inside the car to prevent gas leaks and other serious damage.

One of the main focuses of the modifications is driver safety, we constantly add new safety standards so drivers can enjoy the races and be able to walk away.

Q: What kind of training goes into becoming a derby driver?

Pieze: Most of the drivers started in the pit crews learning about the cars. During races we offer a “pit man’s” race so drivers in training can get some experience.

Drivers have to be 18 or older, but you can be as young as 14 to work in the pits, most of our drivers right now are in their late 20’s early 30’s.

Q: What are your favorite and least favorite parts of derby?

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Q: What is something you want people to know about derby that they may otherwise not know?

Pieze: A lot of people come for the demolition part of the derby, which is a lot of fun. But most of them don’t know about the actual races that are happening, and that the majority of the cars that are at the derby are there to race.

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Pouty or not, parrot owners wouldn’t live without them Olympic Bird Fanciers show exotic parrots at fair

By BOB SMITH

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They scream. They demand your attention.

They want their food — right now. And sometimes, they can be an obnoxious pain in the neck.

Is your 2-year-old acting up today, you might say?

That’s not the case with Sue Marshall of Poulsbo.

Instead of attending to a full-throated toddler every day, Marshall finds herself at the beck (or peck?) and call of a blue-and-gold macaw, a cockatoo and an African grey parrot. Each

one is demanding in their own way.

But, despite it all, she loves every squeak, squeal and bark of her exotic birds and wouldn’t have it any other way. Marshall is the president of the Olympic Bird Fanciers club, a small Kitsap County hobbyist organization based in Port Orchard that has a booth at the Kitsap County Fair.

The group will once again be at the fair dispensing information and advice to bird owners and non-owners alike. The Olympic Bird Fanciers members typically have perhaps a half-dozen smaller exotic birds on display alongside two or three of the larger, more showy parrots that visitors expect to see: African

greys, cockatoos and macaws, for example.

“We always have a nice educational booth with birds on display,” Marshall, who has been a club member for 15 years, said.

“We have educational materials to give to people.

I think the really big factor is just the face-to-face conversations. People want to come to see the pretty birds, but we then get to talk about conservation, preservation and habitat.”

So why do bird fanciers commit to these highmaintenance, but beautiful creatures?

For Marshall, it’s all about these birds’ intelligence and individuality.

“They are very sentient beings,” she surmised.

“They know of themselves

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A scarlet macaw is bookended by two red-and-green macaws at the Olympic Bird Fanciers booth. compared to another bird.

Most of our birds talk with at least a few words to express their needs, but not all of them do.”

Her blue-and-gold macaw named Esah, she said, “has a thing for water. She loves water and everything about it.”

If Esah sees someone pouring water, the macaw will start up a conversation about H2O — “They’re that intelligent,” she said.

Visitors to the Olympic Bird Fanciers often fall into two categories, Marshall said: those who own exotic birds and

those who are considering becoming an owner.

For either group, the club president said members at the booth can be a great resource.

Marshall said prospective owners need to get educated about what they’re taking on. She noted that owners should be able to financially care for a parrot; fresh food, housing, toys and veterinary care can be substantial burdens.

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Children w/special needs on that are too small to ride rides at Kitsap Co. Fair will have their own place to enjoy the fair.

Church group makes Kitsap County Fair accessible to all

By KEN PARK

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Going to the county fair is one of the most fun and exciting events of the summer, but for some families the rides, games and other activities can be a bit overwhelming or inaccessible.

To make the fair a fun event for all, a group from the Central Kitsap Community Church is setting up a tent for families with young and special needs children.

The church is well known in Bremerton for offering programs once

a month for families with young children as well as children with special needs. One of the church’s most notable events is its “Eggstravaganza for the Extraordinary,” an easter egg hunt that caters to small children and those with physical and mental challenges.

“We have a lot of things for the kids to do that are sensory based, things like coloring and painting or moon sand and playdough,” said Mary Phipps the organizer of the program.

Phipps will be bringing some of the activities provided at these once-amonth programs to the fair for the first time.

“It will create an ideal place for families with little ones to take a break in

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kind of mess and commitment? They get to see and hear how noisy they are and how obnoxious they can be, and that’s all good.”

Despite those considerable caveats, Marshall said there’s a bird suitable for every lifestyle.

“There are birds that like lots of things going on around them. They like to interact with children. And then there are birds that really want a much more lowkey lifestyle,” she said.

If you have a busy, active home life, Marshall recommended prospective bird owners investigate conures, who she feels are capable of handling lots of activity.

But one parrot species she advises people to avoid are cockatoos, which she believes shouldn’t be part of the pet trade.

“We don’t do a good job of taking care of their needs,” she said generally of bird owners. “[Cockatoos] are super intelligent — more intelligent than we can even begin to realize — so they need to be kept busy and challenged all the time.”

When feeling stressed or are unhappy, cockatoos will often pluck their own

feathers or dig holes into their chests.

“And they become really obnoxious,” Marshall said. “Parrot rescues are full of cockatoos and blue-and-gold macaws. It’s very difficult to meet their needs.”

The Olympic Bird Fanciers club’s main goal ultimately is to keep parrots and their 21 species out of rescue centers.

“We work hard with owners to solve behavioral problems their birds are having,” Marshall said. She said these birds can have a lifespan of from 20 to 30 years — and some of the larger parrots can live up to 80 years — and often will have had at least six homes during their lifetime.

But, as with a recalcitrant child, a parent could never imagine their life without the youngster. The same is true for bird owners, she said.

“Birds are just so funny. Each one is so unique. Some of them have a sense of humor, some of them are just so sweet and loving, and some are mean and ornery.”

The club’s booth is located between the miniature horses and cow barns at the fair.

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There’s gold in them hills Cunning K-9’s at the Fair

West Coast Mining Supply to offer gold panning experience

KCSO and Bremerton PD to show off K9 Skills

By KEN PARK

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For the first time ever Kitsap County Fair goers will have the opportunity to live like a prospector and learn to pan for gold from the father and son duo of West Coast Mining Supply.

Wes Kerry and his son Kevin own West Coast Mining Supply in Bremerton.

The father and son duo have always enjoyed prospecting and that love eventually evolved into a business opportunity.

For the last four years, the pair have taken customers out on several mining trips a year to their gold bearing placer claims.

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Additionally West Coast Mining Supply also provides demonstrations of its mining equipment, including how to pan for gold on its mobile gold panning station.

“This will be the first year we bring this to the Kitsap County Fair,” said Wes Kerry.

Participants of any age will learn from Wes and Kevin how to pan for gold.

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Folks attending the Kitsap County fair will have a chance to meet law enforcement of the four legged kind.

The K9 units of Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO)and Bremerton Police Department will be demonstrating some of the skills and training the dogs and the officers undergo to be prepared while in the field at Presidents Hall.

“We will be demonstrating some obedience training, evidence search training, tracking and apprehending suspects,” said Lt. Earl Smith of Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office.

KSCO will have two dogs on hand, German Shepherds Hiko and Blue.

“Dogs and their handlers go through about 400 hours of training to become

part of the K9 unit, with an additional 16 hours of maintenance training,” Smith said.

Hiko’s career as a police dog is coming to a close at 9 years old. When he retires he will spend the rest of his days with his handler, KCSO Cpl. Aaron Baker.

“It pretty common for K9 handlers to adopt the dogs when their careers come to an end,” Smith said.

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The Kitsap County Junior Livestock Auction Committee Would like to thank the 2018 auction buyers and supporters Andrew Phelps Angelina Rice Beau Benjamin Ben & Michelle Rivera Beth Boardman Blythe Mize Brian & Heidi Brandt Cassie O’Hara Christina Myers Clallam County Junior Livestock Auction D & K Farms Doug Claussen Painting Dustin Christenson Eric Anitoine Eric Daniel Eric Davis Farmer George Framland Pets and Feed Green Mountain Mechanical Into The Sunset Farrier Janet Smith John Carter

KD Labs Kenneth Durham Keri Sheffield Kitsap Bank Kitsap Community Agricultural Alliance Laurie Hannan Leland Valley Farm Les Schwab Linda Sullens Lindsey Goss Lynn & Stephanie Kyes Maddy Rowley Mark Abbolt Mason Kitsap Farm Bureau Maureen Holloway Mike Hasting New Leaf Landscaping O’Hara Livestock Pat Sciarrotta Paul Fitzpatrick Phil & Kathleen Nenninger Phillip Diehl

PORT ORCHARD LIONS CLUB

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Redneck Feed LLC Robert & Jessica Judsen Robert Shell Rocky Bay Equine Roy & Stephanie Russell Sarah Lange Scott Green Sherlock Equipment Silverdale Kiwanis Silver Wolf Rabbitry & Farm Stargazer Farm Stokes Auction Sue Kaalaas SW Corner Ranch The Hancock-Lally Family The Nap Clan The Sciarrottas Transmission Northwest Travis & Shannaon Harkness Westbrook Angus Whistle Workwear Wilco

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Kitsap County Junior Livestock Auction Presented by: Stokes Auction, Wilco, Tractor Supply Company, Farmer Georges Meats, RedNeck Feeds LLC, Les Schwab Tires The auction provides an opportunity for Kitsap County 4H and FFA individuals (producers) to show case their market animal projects they have raise from birth, and are now ready for market. Learning the importance of agricultural in the county.

This year’s producers are as follows: Beef- Chelsea Hughson, Aaron Moren, Elisabeth Via, Alex Via, Andrew Via Swine- Katie Bastian, Erin Borne, Christian Chapin, Lama Daniels, Corban Davis, Hudson Davis, Rebecca DePoe, Tayler Fenison, Kayla Hughson, Nik Randall, Allison Siegrist, John Siegrist, Riley Smyth, Mary Anna Swainston Lambs- Amber Rae Andrews, Katherine Via Goats- Shianne Bailey, Kadyn Carter, Lawson Carter, Ashley Castro, Cloe Eagon, Kylie Goss, Aaron Moren, Skyler Myers, Declan Nap, Rowan Nap, Teagon Nap, Trinty Ranes, Katie Scirarrotta Rabbit- Sawyer Adams, Violet Adams, Weston Adams, Alyssa Balastad, Karli

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“They won’t get to keep the gold that’s already in the panning area, but once they learn how to pan they can buy some pay dirt and, pan, and keep that gold,” Kerry said.

“Pay dirt” are clumps of dirt that contain gold or other valuable minerals that can be extracted.

West Coast Mining Supply will be selling bags of “pay dirt” for $10 at the fair for folks to take home and sift through.

“They can also buy a full kit and learn about how

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sugar and cinnamon.

“It’s a real special time of year for our community,”

to go prospecting from us too,” Kerry said.

The Kerry’s have their own YouTube channel about mining and panning called “Gold Father,” which has a little over 340 subcribers and features videos about products, tools and services West Coast Mining Supply provides.

There isn’t much history regarding gold mining in Washington state.

The California Gold Rush of the 1850’s reached as far north as the Columbia River, making Walla Walla the largest town in the then Oregon territory. In the 1880’s Spokane became a boom town for gold miners in Idaho.

The Klondike Gold Rush in Alaska in the 1890’s pulled the city of Seattle out of a recession and gave rise to some of the most prominent businessmen like John Nordstrom and George H. Bartell.

But the most significant and successful gold mining effort in the state took place in 1873 along the Swauk Creek, which gave rise to the city of Liberty, just outside the OkanoganWenatchee National Forest.

As far as gold rushes impact on Kitsap County?

It was minimal. The only minerals mined out of area were tin and cobalt found in the Green and Gold Mountains.

Erickson said. “Young and old, everyone enjoys it. And I think it’s going to be a good one this year.”

Crazy Eric’s typically has a few different locations at the Fairgrounds, but the one by the Van Zee building will

have a little something extra.

Fair management will place a piano there and anyone willing to show off their musical chops can go on over and plink a couple of tunes for the workers and anyone who happens to be walking by.

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of two riders, one known as a “header” and one known as a “heeler.” The header is responsible for roping the front of the steer, typically, but not always, around its horns.

The header then must wrap the rope around the saddle horn and turn the steer. Once this happens, the heeler ropes the steer by its back feet.

This team event is noteworthy because it is the only rodeo event in which men and women compete both head-to-head and in mixed-gender teams.

STEER WRESTLING

In steer wrestling, the cattle typically weigh between 450 and 650 pounds, and are sometimes three times the weight of the wrestler.

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The competitor is known as a bulldogger must wrestle the steer to the ground. This process typically takes between three and ten seconds among professionals. Bulldoggers and their horse must remain behind a rope barrier until the animal is released from the chute, and is the steer falls to the ground in a manner having nothing to do with the effort of the bulldogger, he must either wait for it to get back up or help it up himself.

TIE-DOWN ROPING

This event is also known as calf roping, and it is a rodeo event that features a rider mounted on a horse and calf. The rider must catch the calf with a looping rope, dismount from the horse and restrain the calf by tying its legs together.

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the shade, but also have things for them to do,” said Phipps.

Phipps and the church group started planning this program about a year ago after seeing the success of their once a month programs as well as the “Eggstravaganza” and the Extraordinary Parents night out.

“We wanted to bring something fun to the fair for the kids that are maybe a little too scared to ride the rides or are unable to,” Phipps said.

There will be tables for coloring, playing with Legos, Playdough and moon sand as well as other stimulating toys and games. Additionally there will be seating and refreshments available for kids and grown ups.

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Dr. Fiscus has been serving Kitsap County as an Audiologist since 2008. Dr. Fiscus holds an certification from the American Speech and Hearing Association which demonstrates a commitment to professional excellence and the highest established standards. Her commitment to excellence in all areas of patient care is evident.

Her friendly staff can help you navigate the paperwork for a Noise Induced Hearing Claim, and get you the benefits that you deserve.

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Kitsap County Aging & Long Term Care Come visit us at the Kitsap County Fair “Senior Lounge” at the front of the Pavilion • Free Refreshments & Information

WE’RE HERE FOR YOU! www.agingkitsap.com

If you are seeking information about local programs, retaining your independence, support for unpaid caregivers, planning for your future or any other aging-related topics, please contact Senior Information & Assistance for help over the phone or to request an appointment.

Help Paying for Medicare Costs is Available!

Call Kitsap County Aging & Long Term Care Division of at 360-337-5700 (TDD 360-307-4280) for a no cost: Eligibility review for financial help, including paid Medicare part A, B, D premiums and possibly deductibles and co-insurance.

Aging & Long Term Care Promoting the well-being of older adults and assisting them in maintaining their indepenence.

Monthly Household Eligibility

Assets such as your home, car and certain other assets are not counted when determining eligibility.

Gross Income

• 1 person $1,581 • 2 person $2,134

Care for Yourself... ...Care for a Loved One Assets $14,390 $28,720

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Support group options Resources & education Case manager support Caregiver lending library Caregiver respite options Counseling

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Yearly Wellness Visit (not routine physicalnot covered) Alcohol Misuse Screening & Counseling Depression Screening Cardiovascular Disease Screenings Bone Mass Measurement Breast Cancer Screening

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Cervical and Vaginal Cancer Screening Diabetes Screening Colorectal Cancer Screening Obesity Screening Medical Nutrition Therapy Lung Cancer Screening Smoking & Tobacco Use Prevention Cessation Counseling

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Aging & Long Term Care Promoting the well-being of older adults and assisting them in maintaining their indepenence.

Drop-in Hours: Care for Yourself... ...CareMon-Wed for a Loved One 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

• Support group options • or Resources & education by appointment • Case manager support

• Caregiver lending library 9857 Silverdale Way NW, Silverdale

• Caregiver respite options • Counseling Senior Information & Assistance

Drop-in Hours: Mon-Wed 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m or by appointment

360-337-5700 9857 Silverdale Way NW, Silverdale Where to Turn in Kitsap County for FREE, unbiased: 9857 Silverdale Way NW, Silverdale Senior Information & Assistance

* Type of benefit, how often covered, and for who it’s covered varies. * Confirm benefits with Medicare or your Medicare Advantage Plan Insurance company, before scheduling an appointment with a provider.

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