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The 91st Racine County Fair in 2013 attracted thousands of visitors to the Fairgrounds in Union Grove. Counter clockwise from left: The Fair holds many livestock events over the course of its five-day run, including the annual auction; the cream puff eating contest is always a big draw for kids of all ages; the Demo Derby is traditionally held at the Grandstand on Sunday afternoon shortly before the close of the Fair; fairgoers try to stay dry during a summer shower; Alley Storm-Voltz shows off an exhibition rabbit; and Nicholas (left) and Joseph Ditscheit have fun on one of the carnival rides.
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JENNIFER DITSCHEIT Racine County Fair 2013
The Racine County Fair opens Wednesday, July 23, on the Racine County Fairgrounds, 19801 Durand Ave. (Highway 11) in Union Grove. The annual festival runs until Sunday, July 27, and features food, fun and entertainment for all ages.
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he good times are headed this way for the 92nd Racine County Fair. “A Barn Good Time!” opens Wednesday, July 23, on the fairgrounds in Union Grove and wraps up Sunday, July 27. As always, the Fair features an outstanding line up of fun, food and attractions. The fairgrounds are onequarter mile west of the intersection of Highways 11 and 45 at 19805 Durand Ave. Opening day on July 23 features Goats on Parade at 3 p.m., crowning of Little King/Little Queen at 3:30 p.m., and crowning of the Fairest of the Fair at 5 p.m. There will be judging of various animals and exhibits both in the Junior Department as well as the Open Class Division. The Truck and Tractor pull takes place at 6:30 p.m. in the Grandstand with a Combine Demo Derby immediately following. At 7 p.m. are the Fair Idol Semi finals. Thursday, July 24, is Children’s Day with special midway promotions, kiddie tractor pull and games and entertainment for children.
Uncle Kracker performs on the grandstand at 8 p.m. Grandstand seating is just $5 and track seating is $10. Bring your own chair for track seating. Friday, July 25, features a Truck and Tractor pull at 6:30 pm. The Steve Meisner Polka Band will be performing in the Activity Building at 2:30 p.m. The Strongest Man Contest is at 4 p.m. Fair Idol finals will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 26, features the ever-popular lawnmower races at 9 a.m., livestock auction at 9:30 a.m., and Jana Kramer performing on the Grandstand at 8 p.m. Grandstand seating is only $5 and track seating is $10. Bring your own chair for track seating. Continuous free entertainment can be found on the Runzheimer International Stage from noon until close every day. One of the highlights on the Runzheimer International stage is the Fair Idol competition final at 7 p.m. on Friday. The fair wouldn’t be the same without the two
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demolition derbies at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, July 27. Earlier that day is the Garden Tractor Pull at 8 a.m. Daily entertainment includes Swifty Swine Racing Pigs, Bryynyon Biazak Royal Bengal Tiger Show, Johnny Peers and the Muttville Comix, Granpa Cratchet, Kids Are People Too, Zoppe Circus and of course the free petting Zoo. The fair is open each day from 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Admission is $9 for adults 14 years and older, and $6 for ages 8-13. There is no charge for children 7 and younger. Parking is free. Senior citizens (62 and over) admission is $7. Visit the fair’s website for more information at www. racinecountyfair.com.
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The Midway at the Racine County Fair offers thrills and chills to fairgoers. (Jennifer Ditscheit photo)
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Appearing daily South end of grounds • Royal Bengal Tiger Show, Wednesday through Saturday, 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. • Swifty Swine Racing Pigs, 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30, 6:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. daily
Children’s Area: • Johnny Peers and the Muttville Comix – 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. • Granpa Cratchet – 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. • Kids are People Too – 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. • Free Petting Zoo – Wednesday, 10 a.m. to noon and 2-5 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon, 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.; Sunday, 8-11 a.m., 1-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. • Zoppe Circus – Wednesday through Friday, 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
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The Midway at the Racine County Fair is open Wednesday through Sunday. Wristbands to ride all day are $20 and are on sale during the Fair.
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Wednesday, July 23 Opening Day Noon to close – ride wristband for $20 9 a.m. – Judging, Jr. Horse English Discipline 9:30 a.m. – Judging, Jr. Dairy Noon – Official Opening of the Racine County Fair Runzheimer International Stage Noon – Judging, Jr. Horticulture, Flowers, Foods, Cake Decorating 1 p.m. – Meet Fair Royalty, Youth Building 2 p.m. – Judging, Open Class Dairy 3 p.m. – Goats on Parade – Goat Barn 3:30 p.m. – Crowning of Little King/Queen – Sale Arena 4:30 p.m. – Dog Demonstration, Showcase Stage 5 p.m. – Crowning of Fairest of Fair, Sale Arena 5 p.m. – Wisconsin Cranberry Culinary Competition 6:30 p.m. – Midwest Truck and Tractor Pull and Combine Demo Derby, Grandstand 7 p.m. – Fair Idol Semi Finals – Runzheimer International Stage 7:30 p.m. – Tim Castle, Activity Building
Thursday, July 24 Children’s Day Noon to close ride wristband for $20 Noon to 5 p.m. ride wristband for $15 8:30 a.m. – Rooster Crowing ContestPoultry Barn 9 a.m. – Judging, Jr. Horse, Western Discipline 9 a.m. – Judging, Jr. Swine, Rabbits 9:30 a.m. – Children’s Activities – Hospitality Tent 11 a.m. – WE Energies, Children’s Area Noon – Children’s Show, Runzheimer International Stage 12:30 p.m. – Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull sign up -Children’s Area 1 p.m. – Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull – Children’s Area 1:30 p.m. – Outdoor Painting Challenge 4 p.m. – Meet Fair Royalty, Youth Building 4:30 p.m. – Dog Demonstration, Showcase
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Friday, July 25 4-H/FFA/Youth Day Noon to close – ride wristband for $20 8 a.m. – Judging, Jr. Poultry 9 a.m. – Judging, Jr. Beef, Goats 10 a.m. – Horse Educational/Demo Day 11 a.m. – Judging, Jr. Sheep Noon – Open class ADGA Goat Show, Goat Barn 2 p.m. – Judging, Open Class Flower Arrangements 2:30 p.m. – Steve Mesiner Polka Band, Activity Building 4 p.m. – Strongest Man Contest, Case IH display 4 p.m. – Meet Fair Royalty, Youth Building 4:30 p.m. – Dog Demonstration, Showcase Stage 5 p.m. – Add a Cherry on the Top Culinary Culinary Competition. 5:30 p.m. – Antique Tractor Parade, Grandstand 6 p.m. – Truck and Tractor Pull, Grandstand 6:30 p.m. – Strongest Man Contest Finals, Grandstand 7 p.m. – Fair Idol Final, Runzheimer International Stage 7:30 p.m. – Stetsin & Lace, Activity Building
Saturday, July 26 Case IH Day Noon to close – ride wristband for $20 9 a.m. – Lawnmower Racing, Grandstand 9 a.m. – Horse Show, Gymkana, Horse Arena 9:30 a.m. – Livestock Auction, Sale Arena (Swine, Lambs, Goats, Beef) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Plant Health Advisers, Master Gardeners Horticulture Building
10:30 a.m. – Dog Demonstration, Showcase Stage 1 p.m. – Log Sawing and Threshing Demonstrations, Antique Tractor Area 3 p.m. – Milk in the Bottle competition, Goat Barn 4 p.m. – Meet Fair Royalty, Youth Building 4:30 p.m. – Dog Demonstration, Showcase Stage 5 p.m. – Wisconsin Dairy Culinary Competition 7 p.m. – Jana Kramer, Grandstand 7:30 p.m. – Koltrane, Activity Building 8 p.m. – Charlie Daniels Band, Grandstand, $5 Grandstand seating, $10 track seating Bring your own chairs for track seating.
Sunday, July 27 Noon to close – ride wristband for $20 Dollar Day –- all rides $1 off 8 a.m. – Garden Tractor and ATV Pull, Grandstand 10 a.m. – Horse Fun show – Costume Class 11 a.m. – Cake Decorating for 4 and 5 year olds, Park Pavilion Noon – Fur and Feather Sale, Small Animal Building Noon – Chocolate Dessert contest, Park Pavilion 1 p.m. – Hay Bale Throwing Contest, Dairy/ Beef Building 1 p.m. – Log Sawing and Threshing Demonstrations, Antique Tractor Area 1:30 p.m. – Fun and Fashionable Sheep, Sale Arena 1:45 p.m. Favorite Pie contest, Park Pavilion 2 p.m. – Demo Derby, Grandstand 2:30 p.m. – Pie Auction, Park Pavilion 3 p.m. – Chainsaw Carving Auction, Park Pavilion 3:30 p.m. – Cow Pie Bingo, Dairy/Beef Building 4 p.m. – Meet Fair Royalty, Youth Building 4:30 p.m. – Dog Demonstration, Showcase Stage 5 p.m. – Potted Container Silent Auction Ends 5 p.m. – Tim Kash, Activity Building 6 p.m. – Demo Derby, Grandstand
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Mirror, mirror on the wall…. Four area women vie for Fairest of the Fair
Contestants Cassandra Epping, Jenna Franseen, Emily Heron and Emily Schaal will face off for the coveted title of Fairest of the Fair when the Racine County Fair opens on Wednesday, July 23. The winner is crowned at 5 p.m. on the opening day of the Fair in the Sale Arena. The fair’s Little King and Queen are also crowned on the opening day of the fair at 3:30 p.m. in the Sale Arena. The contest is open to Racine County boys and girls ages 4 through 7 as of July 1. Each contestant meets one-on-one with the judges.
techniques,” said Franseen in her Fairest of the Fair application. She also hopes to continue her education after her graduation by connecting with as many cultures as possible, and after being in the work force for a few years she hopes to go back to school and earn an MBA. Franseen hopes to one day be a mentor to young businesswomen trying to break into the international realm, and wants to dedicate her free time to volunteering in organizations that have helped her along her path such as 4-H, and the Kiwanis organization. Franseen’s hobbies include spending time with her family, friends, and pets, Cassandra Epping reading, jewelry making, quilting, Cassandra Epping, 20, of Burlington photography, and cake decorating. Then graduated from Wilmot Union High if the weather permits she also enjoys School and now attends the University of playing tennis, kayaking, fishing, and Wisconsin- Platteville. swimming. Epping’s goal for the future is to Franseen currently is the Special become a Veterinarian. She also plans to Assets Intern for Case New Holland stay active in the community and help (CNH) Industrial Capital. She also works today’s youth so they can pass on what part-time at Funky Hannah’s Beads & they have learned to the next generation. Art. Her hobbies include shooting Trap at At UW-Madison Franseen is Powers Lake Sportsman’s Club, being on the President of Madison Business first squad at UW-Platteville’s Trap team, Mentoring club, and is involved with the playing softball on the B&D’s league Wisconsin Alumni Association through in New Munster, babysitting, spending the Wisconsin Alumni Student Board. time with her family, and working with She also has been active in the Dane animals. County 4-H program. She was the Dane Epping currently has an internship County 4-H summer intern in 2012. In this working with position she planned a Wilson’s Prairie View Farms. She Youth day and Agrialso works at the Versity during the Dane Sportsman’s club and County Fair as well as babysits. helped with many other Epping was an activities in the county. active member in 4-H. Franseen continues to be She was involved in a volunteer and contact 23 ly Ju , ay sd Wedne the beef, dairy, poultry person for the Dane na re projects, and was a County 4-H during the 5 p.m. – Sale A junior leader for the een academic year when she Qu d an ng Ki le archery and swine in Madison. Litt m. resides projects. Franseen has been owning at 3:30 p. cr “I have been attending the Racine showing and working County Fair as long as with animals my whole she can remember with her parents. life,” said Epping. As soon as her family learned about 4-H Every summer she helps her grandfather she joined the Tucker 4-H club and then take pigs to the Wisconsin State Fair to showed at the Racine County Fair for 12 show in the breeding stock open show. years. While in 4-H her projects included She also volunteers her time as the photography, rabbits, quilting, jewelry head of the T-shirt design committee making, cake decorating, rock painting, for Kenosha County’s 4-H Pork project, and veterinary science. and as an adult leader for the Kenosha She was a youth leader in jewelry County 4-H Archery project. making, and quilting as well as a Racine In the past she has also volunteered County 4-H Ambassador for 4 years. her time teaching and being in charge of Franseen also was the 4-H Outstanding a camp that Racine and Kenosha youth Teen in 2010. attended, and helped teach MAQA class Now that she is no longer a junior in Kenosha that Kenosha and Racine member in 4-H, she shows photography, County youth attended. antiques, and jewelry making in the open class at the Racine County Fair. Jenna Franseen “The Racine County Fairest of Jenna Franseen, 21, of Franksville is the Fair represents the celebration a graduate of J.I. Case High School, and of our community and our youth,” recently completed her junior year at the said Franseen. “As someone who felt University of Wisconsin- Madison. most at home at the county fair and Franseen’s goal is to become a global cherished her time in 4-H, it would be businesswoman focusing on market an honor to serve as the ambassador research and product development for for an organization that helped me gain countries around the world. valuable skills and incredible friends.” “It is fascinating to me how different Emily Hebron countries, cultures, and people need Emily Hebron, 20, of Franksville is unique marketing and brand management
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a graduate of Union Grove High School and recently completed her sophomore year at Marquette University, where she is studying Biomedical Sciences. Her goal is after graduating from Marquette University to attend Physician Assistant School to become a specialized Physician Assistant in pediatrics. “I want to secure this kind of position in Racine County because it is important to stay involved in my community,” said Hebron in her Fairest of the Fair application. “I hope to one day raise a family here, close to our family farm, and continue to remain active in 4-H as a project leader and by encouraging my children to become members of the local 4-H club.” She also hopes to find an opportunity to coach a dance team within the area. Whether it be high school aged dancers or younger. Hebron’s hobbies include running, scrapbooking, being outside, bike riding, helping her dad on the farm, and dancing. “My favorite hobby is dancing,” said Hebron. “Whenever there is an opportunity to dance I take it!” She also volunteers in the Racine community at the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin in the Hematology, Oncology, and Transplant Unit, the Special Olympics of Southeastern Wisconsin, coach for the Raymond Rockettes, and is a sheep leader for the Raymond 4-H club. Hebron also volunteers in her parish St. Thomas Aquinas in Waterford, and helps at Raymond’s holiday festivals. Hebron is very involved in her Marquette University community as well. She is a Resident Assistant in McCormick Hall, President of the National Residence Hall Honorary Joan of Arc Chapter, a representative for the Biomedical Sciences Student Association Executive Board, and works as a researcher in Marquette’s Department of Biomedical Sciences studying drug SEE
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Charlie Daniels Band
The Charlie Daniels Band will headline at the fair, performing at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, at the Grandstand. The six-member band – Shannon Wickline, Charlie Hayward, Charlie Daniels, Pat McDonald, Bruce Brown and Chris Wormer – tours the country performing in concert at venues large and small. According to the band’s website, Daniels broke through as a record maker with 1973’s Honey In the Rock and its hit hippie song “Uneasy Rider.” His rebel anthems “Long Haired Country Boy” and “The South’s Gonna Do It” propelled his 1975
collection Fire On the Mountain to Double Platinum status. Following stints with Capitol and Kama Sutra, Epic Records signed him to its rock roster in New York in 1976. The contract, reportedly worth $3 million, was the largest ever given to a Nashville act up to that time. In the summer of 1979 Daniels rewarded the company’s faith by delivering “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” which became a Platinum single, topped both country and pop charts, won a Grammy Award, became an international phenomenon, earned three Country Music Association
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Also at the Grandstand
Badger State Truck and Tractor Pull Wednesday, July 23, at 6:30 p.m.
Uncle Kracker Thursday, July 24, at 8 p.m. Midwest Truck and Tractor Pull Friday, July 25, at 6:30 p.m. Jana Kramer Saturday July 26, at 7 p.m. Demolition Derby Sunday, July 27, at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
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The Greater Union Grove Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to Union Grove. Established in 1838, Union Grove has been welcoming visitors for more than 175 years. We’re so glad you’re here. We know you’ll enjoy your visit to the Racine County Fair. We hope you’ll extend your stay and return often to discover all of the great places to go and things to do in the community. Union Grove is recognized for its peaceful surroundings, recreational opportunities and fantastic events and festivals. Not only are we the home of the Racine County Fair but also Great Lakes Dragaway, Southern Wisconsin Center, Wisconsin Veterans Home, Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Shepherds College and many wonderful parks and sporting fields. This summer we will also be home to a Racine County Dog Park. The fun doesn’t have to stop with the Fair. Come back again to enjoy some of our popular events throughout the year.
Chamber Corn Booth
Don’t forget to stop by the Chamber’s Corn Booth and get a delicious butter dipped ear of corn! Thanks to the following sponsor’s we are able to offer you half-price corn on Wednesday, the first day of the Fair: Alliant Physical Therapy, Coleman Tool and Manufacturing Corp., Dead Mann’s Saloon, First Call Heating & Cooling Inc., Miller-Reesman Funeral Home, Mr. Rooter Plumbing, Playmate Kennel, Shepherds Ministries Inc., Sign Resource, Square One Heating and Cooling, Stoebig Investment Management, Union Grove Piggly Wiggly, United Way of Racine County, and Yorkville and Mount Pleasant Mutual Insurance. If you have any questions, stop by the Chamber’s Visitor Information Center in the Municipal Building on the corners of highway 45 and 11. The office is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To help plan your visit, check out the Chamber’s website at www. uniongrovechamber.org, which has a complete listing of Chamber members with Google maps to help you find your way around, as well as community events JENNIFER DITSCHEIT Racine County Fair calendar. Super Saturday takes place on the first Saturday in September, and is held in downtown Jennifer Ditscheit, Executive Director Union Grove in and around Village Square. The all-day event features the Superhero FamGreater Union Grove Area ily Fun Run/Walk (above), laser tag, Kiwanis Club Street Dance and the Union Grove Got Chamber of Commerce Talent competition.
Union Grove offers activities year round Union Grove hosts family friendly events throughout the year. From the Super Saturday to the Half Point Historical Re-enactment to the Great Pumpkin Fest, there’s something for everyone.
gy, Engineering and Math. The family friendly festival has been moved to the Racine County Fairgrounds and still features prizes for the best costume, pumpkin baking competition, chili cook-off, and games for the kids. Food chucker teams, vendors – craft, service or business vendors – and information vendors are all invited to register for a 10-by10-foot space. Registration information is available at www.uniongrovechamber.org.
Farmers Market
Red and yellow and blue tents dot the Village Square every Tuesday afternoon from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. announcing that the Union Grove Farmers Market is open for business. Each week the market has three or four produce vendors who bring a variety of fresh-picked seasonal vegetables as they reach maturity, in addition to cut flowers, eggs, roasting chickens, and homemade jams. Another vendor brings honey, honey sticks, wax and wax products.
Back to the Past car show
The “Back to the Past” car show is Saturday, Aug. 9, in downtown Union Grove. Main Street comes to life with the sounds of 50s and 60s music, the roar and rumble of Hot Rods, muscle cars, motorcycles, trucks and tractors. Dash Plaques are given to the first 200 entries. Brought to you by Maximum Security Systems and the Village of Union Grove. For more information contact Tiger Heberling at (262) 939-2160 or go to www.maxsecuritysys.com.
Super Saturday
Super Saturday, Sept. 6, is an opportunity for businesses, local service organizations and community members to connect
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The Back to the Past car show brings Main Street in Union Grove alive with the sounds and sights of the 50s and 60s. The annual show is set for Saturday, Aug. 9 in downtown Union Grove.
with a day filled with fun and activities centered in Union Grove. Super Saturday is held from 10 a.m. to midnight in downtown Union Grove in and around Village Square. Local businesses hold sidewalk sales and local vendors are encouraged to participate.
Fall Harvest Days
Fall Harvest Days are Sept. 12-14 at the Racine County Fairgrounds in Union Grove. The event is hosted by the Southeastern Wisconsin Antique Power and Collectables Society. This year, the club is featuring Allis Chalmers Agriculture.
For more information, visit www.fallharvestdays.com or contact Randy at (262) 878-0486.
The Great Pumpkin Fest
The Great Pumpkin Fest is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25. New this year is the Pumpkin Chuckin’ event, where contestants will build trebuchets, catapults or slingshots to launch an 8- to 10-pound pumpkin as far as they can. There is more to chuckin’ than just the mechanical elements. It’s about fun, community, sportsmanship, creativity, and entertainment. The Pumpkin Chuckin event promotes STEM skill; Science, Technolo-
Re-enactors gather annually for a timeline event at the Racine County Fairgrounds the second weekend of October. Visitors to this living history event see many eras portrayed in period costume. Skills from the 18th and 19th centuries feature woodworking, toy making, spinning, weaving, bobbin lace and wood fire cooking. Cannon fire demonstrations are provided by the Civil War’s Cushing’s Battery A. World War II is represented by various units including an Army Chaplin’s tent, complete with music from the 1940’s. The intricate fashions of the Civil War are on display. Public visiting hours are Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. Ample parking is available. There is no admission fee for this family friendly, fun and educational event. Sponsors are the Union Grove Lion’s and Kiwanis Clubs. For a compete schedule of Chamber events, visit www.uniongrovechamber.org.
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Ally Spang leads her horse in the arena at a Racine County 4-H horse project clinic.
4-H teaches leadership while providing a place to gather Racine County offers many avenues for youth to explore By Jennifer Eisenbart STAFF WRITER
J
ust what does 4-H mean, exactly? It is a club, it is a culture – it is leadership and a community of youngsters, ranging in age from 8 to 18. “4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills,” is what reads in the signature of Tracy Strother, the Associate Professor of Youth Development for the University of Wisconsin-Cooperative Extension. The organization’s mission? To push youth to reach their full potential, working in tandem with adults. The group’s vision is similar – to make a world in which youth and adults learn, grow and work together, creating positive change. The youth under Strother’s direction are the youngsters involved in 4-H. Strother estimates there are more than 1,000 members of the various clubs in Racine County, with clubs ranging in size from as few as six members to as many as 239. And as Wisconsin 4-H is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, so is Racine County 4-H. The clubs are as much a blend as the landscape itself is.
“Racine County 4-H builds upon the strength of Racine County as a home to a blend of rural, suburban and urban families,” said Strother. “In addition to the 4-H Community Clubs, we also support a youth-mentoring program at Starbuck Middle School (in Racine) called ‘4-HTechWizards’ – a summer after-school partnership with the Racine Police Department with programming at Racine COP Houses focusing on the areas of nutrition education, gardening and youth leadership. “This past year, UW-Extension educators also partnered with the Racine County Board of Supervisors to initiation a Youth-In-Governance program, which places teens on County Board Committees,” he added. “The greatest strength of the Racine County 4-H program is the dedication and knowledge of our 410 adult and teen volunteers.” The 4-H Clubs in Racine are about more than just farming and raising farm animals. For example, recently Catholic Central High School graduate Ben Hildebrandt – the youth leader of Kansasville’s Kan-Do Club – has numerous awards through 4-H. While he raises chickens and sells those eggs for profit, he also has won fair prizes for his sketches and artwork of various poultry.
In 2011, a group of 4-H students tackled homelessness in the country as a project, and spent the night in Echo Park in Burlington. “We have just as many youth exploring photography or drawing and painting as we do raising poultry or swine,” Strother explained. “The most popular project in Racine County 4-H is archery with 230 youth members. 4-H also has introduced youth to engineering and robotics, and in 2013 had a robotics team place second at the National 4-H Engineering Challenge. “The general 4-H project areas include: animal science, plant science, mechanical science, natural sciences, arts and communication, and child development-youth leadership.” The benefits to 4-H, Strother says, are endless, and he can cite statistics from a Tufts University research study to prove it. Those involved in 4-H are, according to the study: • Four times more likely to make contributions to their communities. • Two times more likely to be civically active. • Two times more likely to make healthier choices. SEE
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4-H FROM PAGE 11 And, for girls involved in the program, two to three times more likely to take part in science programs outside the school in grades 10 and 12. With schools working to increase science offerings – both agriculture related and not – because of the national-wide STEM initiative, what 4-H offers is not just fun, but also a pathway to the future. Strother has seen the club move as time has passed, and expects 4-H to continue to evolve. “Youth programs cannot remain static; they must adapt to address the changing needs of our communities and interests of youth and their families,” Strother said. “But one constant, is the importance of caring adults in the lives of young people. “Quality volunteers are the strength of the 4-H program. Attracting, training and retaining a strong volunteer base will assure the long-term success of youth programs.
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Racine 4-H Clubs All4One 4-H Youth President: Jacob Painter Meets at the Apostolic Faith Church 3045 Airline Road, Franksville (Highway K at Airline Road), on the first Monday each month (except January) and on the second Monday in September at 7 p.m. Contact: Samuel Johnson (General Leader/Enrollment) Email: samsamdapizzaman@ hotmal.com Phone: (262) 800-4500(H) (414) 232-2679 (C)
Country View 4-H Youth President: Emily Manthei Meets at the Evergreen Elementary School 817 W. Main St., Waterford, on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. Contact: Lori Schuttenhelm (General Leader) Email: lschut-tenhelm@wi.rr. com Phone: (414) 405-7700 (H)
Burlington Back 40 Youth President: Melanie Ulenhake Meets at the Dyer School, 201 S. Kendrick Ave., Burlington, on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. Contact: Tammy Brever (General Leader) Email: tabrever@basd.k12.
Clever Clovers Youth President: Sarah Ertl Meets at the Greek Orthodox Church 1335 S. Green Bay Road, Racine, on the first Friday of each month at 3:30 p.m. Contact: Joan Gianou (General Leader/ Enrollment Coordinator) Email: jagianou@hotmail.com Phone: (262) 878-9405 Cloverview Youth President: Samantha Mamerow Meets at St. Thomas Church/ School 302 S. Second Street, Waterford, on the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Contact: Amy Beck (CoGeneral Leader) Email: agbeck@tds.net Phone: (262) 534-3370 (H) Contact: Chris Mamerow (CoGeneral Leader) Email: jcmamerow1@wi.rr. com Phone: (262) 895-4841 (H)
Crazy 4 Clovers Youth President: Laural Mosher Meets at the Yorkville United Methodist Church 17645 Old Yorkville Road, Union Grove, on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Contact: Jodi Mosher (General Leader/ Enrollment Coordinator) Email: ljarabians@hotmail. com Phone: (262) 878-1034 (H)
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Kan-Do Youth President: Benjamin Hildebrandt Meets at St. Mary’s of Dover School 23303 Church Road, Kansasville, on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Contact: Kay Rowntree (General Leader) Email: rowntree@tds.net Phone: (262) 534-5168 Contact: Nancy Torres (New Member Coordinator) Email: nancytorres65@yahoo. com Phone: (262) 514-3089 Norway Youth President: Shannon Malchine Meets at the Norway Lutheran Church 6321 Heg Park Road, Wind Lake, on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Contact: Jane Goessl (General Leader/ Enrollment Coordinator) Email: lilgy_23@yahoo.com Phone: (262) 534-4947 (H) Raymond Youth President: Kallie Jo Kastenson Meets at the Raymond School 2659 S. 76th St., Franksville, on the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Contact: Tammy Baumann (General Leader/Enrollment Coordinator) Email: tbaumann@hughes.net Phone: (262) 835-1389 (H), (414) 573-9068 (C) Contact: Lee and Lisa Woelbing (Co-General Leader) Email: keekusix@hotmail.com Phone: (262) 835-0235 (H) Rising Stars Youth President: Krystle Henningfeld Meets at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 1610 Main St., Union Grove, on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Contact: Louise Paul (General Leader) Email: lpaul2@wi.rr.com Phone: (262) 878-0384 (H),
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Racine County 4-H’ers Abby Cumminsford, Lauren Russel and Ally Spang ride during a 4-H horse project clinic. Horseback riding is just one of the many things local kids can participate in at area 4-H events. Not just for “farm kids” anymore, 4-H has expanded into all the agriculture fields and sciences.
(262) 497-5975 (C) Contact: Vicki Cottone-Schultz (Co-General Leader) Email: vickiwicki-wicki@ hotmail.com Sturtevant Youth President: Samantha Klis Meets at the Schulte School 8515 Westminster Drive, Sturtevant, on the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. Contact: Bonnie Sorenson (General Leader) Email: bosorenson@ mtpleasantwi.gov Phone: (262) 553-9408 Contact: Jean Chaffee (Assistant) Email: chafkids@msn.com Phone: (262) 886-9239
Sunnyside Youth President: Allie Aldrich Meets at the Hupp Farm 715 Cox Road, Kansasville, on the second Tuesday at 7 p.m. Contact: Julie Aldrich (General Leader) Email: bla@tds.net Phone: (262) 539-3315 SUBMITTED PHOTOS Racine County Fair 4-H tractor leader Gary Randall instructs a Racine County 4-H member on the important safety Tucker Youth President: Molly precautions a tractor driver must take when operating heavy machinery. Anderson
Meets at Gifford Ele-mentary School 8332 Highway K, Racine, on the second Monday of each month September through June at 7 p.m. Contact: Ruth Hoffmann (General Leader) Email: hoff-mannslabs@ yahoo.com Phone: (262) 634-3720 Contact: Mary Jane Andersen (Co-General Leader) Email: emejota123@hotmail. com Phone: (262) 835-2373 Contact: Gary Buchholz (CoGeneral Leader) Email: buchholz_gary@yahoo. com Phone: (262) 886-6965 Yorkville Youth President: Matthew Kupper Meets at Yorkville Elementary School 18621 Washington Ave, Union Grove, on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Contact: Debbie Dabbs (General Leader) Email: debbied-abbs@aol.com Phone: (262) 878-0251 For more information about the Racine County 4-H, go to http://racine.uwex.edu.
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FAirest FROM PAGE 7 addiction and body esteem in the college population for the Department of Psychology. Hebron is currently employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Waterford Senior Living & Memory Care. She provides support and positive encouragement to the residents by assisting them with personal hygiene and other care needs. For Hebron, the Racine County Fair has always been and still is the most exciting event of the year for her. “I like to take a major part in it, and my involvement ranges from participating as a 4-H member since I was a Clover bud to being Raymond’s 4-H sheep leader,” said Hebron. When she showed at the Racine County Fair as a junior 4-H member she showed projects including sheep, rabbits, arts and crafts, photography, basketry, and cake decorating. She still volunteers at the fair by supervising the fair building and working at the Kiwanis food stand. “I would never be who I am today without the values that 4-H and the Racine County Fair has instilled in me,” said Hebron. Hebron states that her family, small town, hard work, and compassion are at the forefront of her life. “If I became Racine County Fairest of the Fair I would always represent our community with those values,” said Hebron.
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Emily Schaal, 21, of Kansasville is a graduate of Burlington High School and has recently completed her junior year at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where she is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Education. When she graduates she will be certified to teach Biology and Earth/Science with the hopes to continue her education to become certified in agriculture. “As a teacher, I want to strike a passion for the sciences within my students,” wrote Schaal in her Fairest of the Fair application. Schaal’s hobbies include running for the Cross Country and Track and Field team at UW-Milwaukee, outdoor activities, and traveling. She has volunteered her time as Secretary in the Student Athlete Advisory Committee at UW-Milwaukee, a lector at the Newman Center Church, and was a volunteer for the International Student Volunteer/ Turtle Conservation Program in Costa Rica. “By teaching at school and volunteering in the community, I want to set an example for youth and young adults, said Schaal. “ I want to lead by example. Showing them how to be a leader, what it means to be a responsible person, volunteer, and help them to pursue their dreams.” She currently works for the Autism Intervention of Milwaukee, where she is an in home therapist. She also works on the Schaal Dairy Farm and is a nanny for the family. Schaal has showed projects, animals, and has helped out at the Racine County Fair through the Kan-Do 4-H club for the past 11 years. She was also involved in the Burlington F.F.A., and showed under that organization at the Racine County Fair for four years. Now that she is done as a junior member in 4-H she still dedicates her time to 4-H as a dairy project leader for the Kan-do club.
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Certain foods are indulgent staples of fair and carnival season. Corn dogs, cotton candy and funnel cakes are standard fare at most outdoor festivals during summer.
Explore the best of the best carnival foods Summer is a time of year when empty parking lots or fields get transformed into magical places of wonder. When the carnival comes to town, once barren spaces are filled with blinking lights and the hum of mechanical rides that treat thrill seekers to a whirling dervish of excitement. Cheers, jeers and game attendants can be heard, and the savory aroma of fried delights wafts in the breeze. Traveling fairs and carnivals are hallmarks of late spring and summer. Comprised of vendors, games of chance, amusement rides, and more, these events attract scores of spectators. Historians believe the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair served as a catalyst for the creation of traveling carnivals. After the World’s Fair closed, traveling carnival companies began to tour the United States and abroad. The idea of mobile carnivals may have also been made trendy by the popularity of amusement areas like Coney Island and Atlantic City. Although the rides and attractions certainly entice their share of carnival visitors, for many the unique culinary offerings available at fairs and carnivals are a big attraction as well. At carnivals, many people indulge in foods that are best enjoyed sparingly, such as fried foods, sticky sweets and meats on a stick. The following are some of the more popular fair foods.
COTTON CANDY
Cotton candy is a treat many people only eat at carnivals or fairs. A form of spun sugar mixed with air to produce a large volume of sticky sweet cotton, cotton candy was invented by dentist William Morrison and confectioner John C. Wharton in 1897. It was subsequently introduced to the public at the 1904 World’s Fair as “Fairy Floss.”
Automatic cotton candy machines help make cotton candy available to market at carnivals and fairs around the world. Eat it quickly because cotton candy melts and gets messy under the hot sun.
CORN DOGS
Foods served on sticks, including corn dogs, are a staple of carnivals because of their portability. Corn dogs are formed by dipping a hot dog into a cornmeal batter and frying it. Many credit Carl and Neil Fletcher with the first “corny dog,” served at the State Fair of Texas in 1942. Those who enjoy hot dogs and the crunch of an outer coating flock to concession stands for these salty delights.
FUNNEL CAKES
What would a carnival be without some variation of fried dough? From Spanish churros to Italian zeppoles to regular doughnuts, there is something to be said about sweetened, chewy dough fried to form a crunchy outer shell. When dusted with powdered sugar, the confection is complete. Funnel cakes are a type of fried dough regularly sold at fairs across North America. Although the history of funnel cakes is debatable, popular opinion states they were made popular by German immigrants in Pennsylvania. Funnel cakes were once formed by pouring batter through a funnel into a hot pan of oil. Now it is usually done by pouring batter from a pitcher or through an automatic machine.
KETTLE CORN
Although popcorn is a popular fair food, so is its sweetened cousin, kettle corn. Kettle corn was first introduced in the early 1700s by European immigrant farmers. Corn was popped in large cast-iron pots filled with lard rendered from farm hogs. The corn popped quite quickly in the kettles and sweeteners like sugar or honey were added to the popped corn. Modern kettle corn is made in much the same way, using corn, oil, sugar, and salt. Use of sugar produces a sweet crust on the popping corn. Constant stirring is required, or the sugar will burn in the kettle. Carnivals, county fairs and feasts are popular attractions when the weather warms up. They’re heralded not only for their rides and games of chance but also for their indulgent foods. (METRO CREATIVE)
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