Advertising Supplement to The Spokesman−Review, Friday, August 17, 2012
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Bane family continues support of fair projects By Cindy Hval Marketing Correspondent
Photo Courtesy Bane Family Katie and Zach Bane are longtime supporters of the North Idaho Fair and Rodeo
For Zach and Katie Bane, the North Idaho Fair and Rodeo is a family affair. For the past eight years the couple has worked tirelessly behind the scenes to support the fair and fair staff, and to honor the traditions the
annual event represents. Katie, a Realtor at Century 21 Beutler & Associates in Coeur d’Alene said it was family that first got them connected. “We got involved when our daughter Kassidy joined 4-H,” she said. Kassidy, then 16, raised swine and steers and showed and sold them at past fairs. “She bought herself a pick-up with the proceeds,” said Katie. While working with 4-H, which works with the fair for stock and other exhibit entries, the Banes became aware of the ongoing need for volunteer help. “The Fair can’t happen without a tremendous volunteer effort,” Katie said. “That’s what keeps us coming back.” Zach Bane serves on the Fair Board and the Rodeo Committee. His experience as owner of Bane Built Construction came in handy this year when the fair staff shared a list of structures that could use some sprucing up. “Zach coordinated an effort and got a group of volunteers together
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the Cowboy Ball committee. The inaugural event, held in April, was a huge success. “It was a fund-raiser for capital improvements to the fairgrounds,” she said. “The tickets sold out and we raised over $30,000.” But she’s not resting on any laurels. “We’re already planning for the 2013 Cowboy Ball. We’re doubling our venue size, and holding it at the Jacklin Building on the fairgrounds” she said. For the Banes, investing in the North Idaho Fair and Rodeo is a way to honor the area’s agricultural roots as well as support future leaders– like the kids in their daughter’s 4-H club. “The impact the Fair and 4-H has had on our family has been tremendous,” Katie Bane said. “She’s learned to cook and sew. Those are things I don’t know how to do!” Zach added, “We appreciate the Fair and Rodeo. It provides a place to showcase our rural community. We’re passionate about it and this is our way of giving back.” What the family collectively brings to the table impresses Holloway. “The Banes appreciate the traditions behind the Fair,” she said. If you would like Where you only see An M.D. volunteer time or donate, visit http://www. northidahofair.com/
to improve the rodeo announcer’s stand,” said Fair Manager Chris Holloway. “The floorboards were getting rickety!” Holloway said other projects included building new gates for the bucking chutes. “Those big bulls are rough on the gates,” she said. Zach said the most urgent project was the roping boxes.“They needed to be modified to PRCA rules–we were told it had to be done,” Zach Bane said. He received help in his refurbishing efforts from shop students from Lakeland High School in Rathdrum, as well as students from the North Idaho College welding program. Local businesses pitched in by offering discounted supplies. Zach said most of the projects he’s worked on are the results of deferred maintenance. “There’s just not enough time, money or bodies,” he said. Katie may not be out there swinging a hammer alongside Zach, but she’s using her own skills to keep the fairgrounds looking spiffy. This spring, Katie served on
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