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Sponsors support 100th Wyoming State Fair With a bigger event, additional awards, extra enter- level, including Crabtree Amusements, Douglas Hardtainment and grounds improvements planned for the ware Hank, Rios of Mercedes, Wyoming’s Touchstone 100th Wyoming State Fair (WSF), a number of sponsors Energy Cooperatives and the Wyoming Pork Producers have contributed to ensure the success of the event.

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Sponsorship was available at several levels, includ- The final level of major sponsorship for the 2012 ing options to sponsor WSF facilities, and more than 50 WSF is a Royal Banner sponsor. Royal Banner sponbusinesses around the state supported the effort. sors contributed between $1,000 and $2,000 toward Gold Medallion sponsors contributed $8,100 or the event and include Anadarko, Bill Barrett Corporamore to the 2012 WSF. These sponsors include Bank tion, Brown Company, Cellular Plus of Douglas, Clarks of the West, Cameco, Chesapeake and Associates Land Brokers, LLC, Energy, Cloud Peak Energy, ConConverse County Auto, Converse verse County Tourism Board, Ford, County Bank, Farm Credit SerEncana Natural Gas, Peabody vices of America, First State Bank After a bill was passed in the Energy Motor Co., Pepsi and Stalof Wheatland, FUSA Insurance 1905 Legislature, the city of lion Oilfield Services.

Agency, Greenline Equipment, Ivy Douglas won the nomina Jonah Bank of Wyoming, NeiLeaf Garden, Justin, Kistler Tent and tion for the location of the man Enterprises, Inc., M&N EquipState Fairgrounds and was Awning, My Realty Company, Inc., ment and the Wyoming Departgiven $10,000 over a two- Northern Broadcasting, Pathfinder ment of Health Services contributed year period to secure land, Renewable Wind Energy, LLC, between $4,100 and $8,000, reacherect a building and cover Purina Mills, Inc., Royce Williams ing Silver Medallion sponsorship Trust, Russell Construction, Southexpenses. levels. western Wyoming Wool Ware Sponsors were also offered house, Thunder Basin Orthopedics, the Bronze Medallion sponsorship level, at $3,100 Uranium One, Western Traditions, WREA, Wyoming to $4,000. Bronze Medallion level sponsors include Community Gas, Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation, BNSF Railway, PacifiCorp, Waste Connections, Inc., Wyoming Machinery – CAT and the Wyoming Wool Wind River Hotel and Casino and Wyoming Weed and Growers Association.

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Opening Weekend FRIDAY, AUGUST 10

7:30 A.M. 2:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M.

Ft. Fetterman Remount Horse Sale Preview Ft. Fetterman Remount Horse Sale (Equine Center) MONSTER TRUCK NIGHT followed by Antique Tractor Show and Pull and Coolest Pickup Contest (Ford Grandstand)

7:30 A.M. 8:00 A.M. 9:00 A.M. 9:30 A.M. 10:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. 7:30 A.M. 8:00 A.M. 9:30 A.M. 10:00 A.M.

1:00 P.M. 5:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11

Quarter Horse Show (1 & 2) (Horse Arenas) Sheep Dog Trial (Ford Grandstand Arena) ABGA Boer Goat Show (Sheep/Goat Arenas) Wyoming State Fiddle Championships (Ruthe James Williams Building) Kidz and Kars Fair Parade (Downtown Douglas) CRABTREE CARNIVAL OPENS DEMOLITION DERBY (Ford Grandstand Arena)

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Quarter Horse Show (3) (Horse Arenas) Wyoming Stock Dog Cattle Trials (Ford Grandstand Arena) Wyoming State Fiddle Championships (Ruthe James Williams Building) Cowboy Church (North Stage) IBGA Boer Goat Show (Sheep/Goat Arenas) ARBA Rabbit Show (Event Tent) Sheep Wagon Contest and Dutch Oven Cookoff (Energy Lane) Ranch Rodeo (Ford Grandstand Arena) CRABTREE CARNIVAL OPENS WESTERN UNDERGROUND Concert and the DooWah Riders

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Opening Weekend For the 29th consecutive year, crashing and smashing will once again appear at the Wyoming State Fair (WSF) with the fan-favorite demolition derby kicking off on Aug 11.

A fixture at the WSF, the demo derby is put on every year by the Douglas Volunteer Fire Department. In nearly its third decade in Douglas, the event is more popular now than ever.

“By far, the biggest crowd draw is the demolition derby,” said Wyoming State Fair Director James Goodrich.

The rules are simple — crash.

Drivers must remove all glass and chrome, and only the gas tank and battery can be moved inside the car. Demo cars are not allowed to have reinforcements, and the only additives that can be used are extra fuel and water and ice for the radiator.

After the flag drops, drivers have two minutes to make a substantial hit. By substantial, they mean no love-taps.

Arena judges watch for infractions, while

Demolition Derby Saturday, Aug. 11, 6 p.m.

Ford Grandstand Arena

Demo derby drivers head to Douglas for 29th year fans watch in amazement as local “crash-test dummies” do their thing.

According to Fire Chief Rick Andrews, the demolition derby is for everyone.

“It’s a good community support activity and a huge draw,” Andrews says.

Engines start at 6 p.m. and tickets are available at the WSF entrance gate. Tickets are $10 for adults and $3 for kids 12 and under. – DB

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Opening Weekend Ranch rodeo steps back in time

With the third year of the Wyoming State Finals of the ranch rodeo, Donna Vold-Larsen says that Triple V Rodeo Company is celebrating 100 years of state fair by wearing period clothing.

“We’re going back in time with our period clothing this year,” comments Vold-Larsen. “We’re wearing split riding skirts, and our pickup men will be wearing period chaps.”

Triple V Rodeo Company, the stock contractor for the event, notes that the competition hosts top-notch cowboys.

“The cowboys vying to win have to win a ranch rodeo in Wyoming to qualify, and our winners go to the NILE (Northern International Livestock Exhibition) Ranch Rodeo finals in October to compete,” explains VoldLarsen. “It’s keen competition – these are terrific ranch cowboys.”

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Sunday, Aug. 12, 1 p.m.

Ford Grandstand Arena

With a growing fan base and outstandThe first Wyoming State ing competFair was held in 1905 in itors, VoldDouglas. This year marks Larsen says the 100th fair. she anticipates this year to draw even larger crowds.

Larry Bentley, Ranch Rodeo Finals coordinator, says, “Last year was bigger than ever before. We sold out the tickets, and there were around 900 people there.”

Bentley adds that this year there will likely be 12 teams competing.

For the future, Bentley also notes that the Wyoming State Fair is working to become sanctioned so the winners from the event can go on to compete at the National Ranch Rodeo Championship in Amarillo.

“We hope that our state fair will be qualified in the next couple of years,” he says.

Also unique to this year, a concert featuring Western Underground will follow the rodeo. – WYLR

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Opening Weekend Wyo State Fiddle Championships come to town New to the fair this year is the exciting 39th Annual Wyoming Old-time Fiddlers’ Association Wyoming State Fiddle Championships on Aug. 11 at 9 a.m.

The competition is open to people of all ages. The deadline for pre-registration is Aug. 3, and anyone registering after that deadline will be charged a two dollar late fee.

Contest officials will randomly draw the playing order numbers for contestants in each round of each division. Contestants wishing to enter must be able to play a series of tunes, including a hoedown, a waltz and a tune of their choice, other than a hoedown or waltz.

Song duration is limited to five minutes.

Competitors may play without an accompanist or with no more than three accompanists, except for the Small Fry and Junior-Junior Divisions, which are limited to two accompanists. There is no accompanist limit for the No Holds Barred Division.

No trick or fancy fiddling is allowed during contestant appearances, except in the No Holds Barred Division.

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Opening Weekend Sheep wagon contest debuts at Wyoming State Fair

With a growing interest in sheep wagons and the sheep industry in Wyoming, the Wyoming Wool Growers Association decided to In the late 1940s, a new sponsor a sheep wagon contest at dairy barn, sales ring and the Wyoming State Fair. sheep barn were conWagons varying in age will be structed on the Wyoming entered into five classes, based on State Fairgrounds. their condition.

“The first class of wagons are as-is off the ranch,” explains Steve Shadwick, contest superintendent. “Class two are useable, as-is Wyoming wagons. Those wagons might be in old clothes, but the wagon is good enough to use.”

A third class offers the opportunity for wagons restored to their original era to be displayed, while the fourth consists of wagons that are rebuilt, but also modified from their original state.

“The fifth category is modern sheep wagons,” Shadwick adds. “We’ve got two judges coming from out-of-state and one in-state judge for the contest, and we’ve been spreading the word.”

Wagons will be judged beginning on Aug. 12 starting at 10 a.m., and during the judging, Shadwick says that fair goers will have the opportunity to check them out.

“We think the wagons will only be open for the judging,” Shadwick explains. “We are also going to have a Dutch oven cook-off at the same time.”

With the morning judging, the cook-off will feature breakfast-type foods that may range from biscuits and homemade donuts to cinnamon breads, Sheep Wagon Contest depending on what contestants are able to dream up. and Dutch Oven Cook-off “We are hoping to draw a big crowd,” ShadSunday, Aug. 12, 10 a.m. • Energy Lane wick adds. – WYLR

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Opening Weekend

Mark your calendars because man’s best friend will be competing in the Wyoming State Fair timed sheepdog and cattle trials Saturday, Aug. 11, 8 a.m. • Ford Grandstand Arena Aug. 11 – 12.

The dog trials are a perfect example of the Sunday, Aug. 12, 8 a.m. • Ford Grandstand Arena unbreakable bond between man and dog.

Using little more than calls and whistles, handlers guide these incredible dogs and their herds through the course.

Countries throughout the world host similar dog trials so make sure to stop by Aug. 11 at 8 a.m. in the Ford Grandstand Arena.

Don’t forget about the Wyoming invitational stock dog cattle trial Aug. 12 at 8 a.m.

The entry fee for the sheepdog trials is $50 per entry. Contestants must enter their dogs by Aug. 6 with a limit of two dogs per handler. The intermediate entry fee is $35. The deadline to enter the cattle competition is Aug. 11.

Entry into the contest is $100.

Come witness this excellent example of showmanship between rancher and man’s best friend. – DB

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Opening Weekend Horse sale promises proven ranch, rodeo horses Gracing the Wyoming State Fairgrounds this year is the Second Annual Ft. Fetterman Remount Horse Sale Aug. 10 at the Equine In the early years of the Center.

Wyoming State Fair, a This year’s outstanding lineup will Roundup Wagon Race was feature 50-plus proven ranch and held on the first day of fair. rodeo performance horses, upcomThe race included a trip ing prospects and quality broodaround the track, setting up mares. the mess tent and lighting Laurie Boner of Glenrock is hostthe stove. ing this sale with help from a talented and dedicated sale committee.

The committee is excited to have put together a select group of horsemen to raise and train quality ranch and rodeo performance horses with outstanding bloodlines for this sale.

The ranch horses that have been selected have been ridden on ranches and trained to drag calves to the fire, gather and sort cattle, can doctor, rope and more. The rodeo performance horses are exceptional, with several seasoned money earners consigned to sell.

These horses will prove themselves over and over again for you, whether working on the ranch or competing for that championship, says the sale committee.

Don’t miss out on these outstanding bloodlines, join auctioneer Seth Weishaar for this year’s horse Friday, Aug. 10 sale preview, beginning at 7:30 a.m., followed by Preview at 7:30 a.m., Sale at 2 p.m. the Quarter Horse arrival at 1 p.m. and the sale Equine Center begins at 2 p.m. – DB

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One of the features of Rolling into the grandstand Aug. 10 at 6 p.m. are the best early Wyoming State Fairs trucks in the state – made by you. was the state spelling conThe competition is open to any interested pickup truck owner tests, where participants in Wyoming, and contestants may enter up to three pickups each, from nearly every county provided they are operational and driveable once on grounds. attended in hopes of winning Each pickup must be displayed with quality outdoor signage prizes that totaled $100. with competitor name and contact info and must describe the make, model, year built and modifications (if applicable).

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The Wyoming State Fair (WSF) always has an impressive lineup when it comes to musical entertainment, and they spared no expense for the 100th year.

This year, the fair will kick off with Western Underground, with the Doo Wah Riders on Aug. 12 at 8 p.m. Admission is $10, or attendees can buy a combo ticket that includes the Ranch Rodeo at 1 p.m. for $15.

Music will return on Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. with The Guess Who, along with WSF veterans Chancey Williams and the Younger Brothers Band. Admission for the show is $15.

Douglas will welcome the main event midweek on Aug. 15, with country music star Dierks Bentley. Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers will open things up at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20.

The shows will recommence on Aug. 18, with the return of Western Underground, who will playing with Chancey Williams and the Younger Brothers Band at 8 p.m. Patrons may gain admission for $10 or can buy a combo ticket including the Saturday PRCA Rodeo at 2 p.m. for $20.

Along with the impressive lineup of paid musicians and entertainment throughout the

week, the WSF will also offer several free shows for the public to enjoy.

From Aug. 11 – 18, patrons can enjoy shows such as The Moonlight Howlers, a family band of three members performing their rockabilly music. Chancey Williams and the Younger Brothers Band will also be returning for several free shows from Aug. 11 – 18.

From Aug. 12 – 18, the Doo Wah Riders will be performing, as well.

Starting Aug. 14, Douglas will play host to Marty Davis, as well as the Yampa Valley Boys in their 10th year of performing.

Aside from all of the musical entertainment, the Wyoming State Fair will be welcoming the return of hypnotist Michael Mezmer, in a “TranceNosis” comedy hypnosis show known for its public and critical acclaim. Mezmer has toured throughout the U.S. and the Orient performing in front of millions of people with standing-room-only crowds.

All seats are general seating, and there is no reserved seating available. “Down in the Dirt” standing room will be available each night at no extra cost. – DB

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Commemorative items available at WSF

With 99 years of the Wyoming State Fair (WSF) complete and a celebration for the 100th that is sure to please, the WSF is selling items to commemorate the event.

Commemorative items include heritage pins, buckles and bracelets and commemorative boots. Only 150 buckles and 1,000 each of the pins and bracelets were produced for the event. The remaining items will be sold at the Wyoming Mercantile.

“There are four sets left, and we plan to auction them on the final Saturday,” comments

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The Wyoming Department of Agriculture (WDA) also assembled a pictorial history of the WSF that will be sold from the Wyoming Mercantile building.

“The book starts in 1905 and has images from every decade through today,” comments WDA Following the territorial fair, Public Inforthe Wyoming Industrial mation Officer Convention was held beginDerek Grant. ning in 1901 in Laramie.

“The goal of The convention moved to the book is to Sheridan, and its last year showcase the was in Casper, at which point a resolution for the heritage and establishment of a permatraditions of nent fair was made. the WSF.” – WYLR

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Wyoming Mercantile continues success After moving to the midway for the first time last year, Wyoming Mercantile, an outlet for Wyoming businesspeople to sell their wares, is back for another year.

“Last year, we had record sales down at the Mercantile,” comments Kim Porter, the Wyoming Business Council farmers market and education project coordinator. “We also had a ton of great comments.”

With the additional exposure on the midway, Porter notes that a number of fair goers mentioned they were unaware the venue existed before.

“I was surprised about how many people didn’t know we were promoting Wyoming products on the fairgrounds,” adds Porter. “We increased the awareness of Wyoming-made products.”

This year, Wyoming Mercantile is continuing to expand.

“We had such a huge success last year that we have seen an increase in business participation,” she says. “We have more than 70 vendors this year, compared to the 55 from last year.”

The yard area in front of the building will also be utilized more this year with several displays and a book tent.

“Whistlestop Bookstore will have a book tent and will have activities such as author reading and book signings,” Porter explains. “We have also partnered with the Wyoming State Fair to sell state

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Wyoming Mercantile will be the exclusive ongrounds outlet for the commemorative items that WSF is selling.

For more information on Wyoming Mercantile, contact the Wyoming Business Council Agribusiness Division at 307-777-6319. – WYLR

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With it’s 12th year at fair, Crabtree has also joined the fair’s sponsorship efforts as a Golden Trophy level sponsor. Rides available at the carnival vary from traditional rides like the Ferris wheel to thrill-seeker rides, such as the bungee jump.

The carnival “Mega Ride Pass” allows fair goers to ride as many rides as they desire and is available from the WSF for $55 before Aug. 8 and $60 after that date. There are limited quantities of the passes available. Each pass includes While participation in the gate admission. Passes can be ordered Wyoming State Fair today by calling 307-358-2398. is predominantly youth, in Aug. 15 is Youth Day at the car1901, the Wyoming Indusnival and features a “Ride All You trial Convention hosted Want” wristband special for $15 per 500 adults. person. – WYLR

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Cathy Dugger, the co-superintendent of the show says, “I’ve been co-superintendent for several years now, and there has been a group of people that have really moved into doing the metal arts. They are taking welding classes and making beautiful pieces, so we thought that metal arts would be nice for our display.”

Pieces range from small home items to very large pieces of yard art, according to Dugger, who adds, “It’s incredible to me because these artists are using things that aren’t normally considered art.”

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Each year, readers of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup nominate members of the agriculture industry that have gone above and beyond serving the ag industry. Three judges review the nominations and rank individuals based on their contributions to agriculture. At the end of the day, the highest scores receive the honor of being inducted into the Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame.

“Joel is a recognized community leader in Sublette County in addressing issues related to extensive mineral development and wildlife habitat,” states the nomination letter describing why Bousman deserves this award.

Agriculture operations “Joel’s success begins with his management of his own ranch,” says the nomination letter.

Bousman operates Eastfork Livestock in Boulder and is actively involved in the Wyoming Stock Growers Association, having served as a regional vice president of the organization, as well as president of the Green River Valley Cattlemen’s Association and as a member of the Wyoming State Grazing Board.

“He is looked to for leadership by his peers in the ranch industry, a position of esteem earned by his thoughtful wisdom, determination and willingness to speak out as an industry advocate and defender,” says Sublette County Conservation District Manager Eric Peterson.

Peterson adds that Bousman has been a progressive leader in the ranching community and has worked toward conservation efforts on his ranch, as well as on public lands allotments.

Conservation efforts Bousman’s dedication toward conservation efforts on his operation and on public land allotments earned the operation the title of 2003 Wyoming Stock Growers Environmental Stewardship Award winner.

“Joel’s recognition as the Conservation Stewardship Award winner was in part due to his determination to make rangeland monitoring a joint effort of agencies and permittees,” Peterson notes, also mentioning Bousman’s involvement in the Joint Cooperative Rangeland Monitoring System’s formulation.

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“He was a pioneer in initiating grazing monitoring that is conducted jointly by the federal land agencies and the grazing permittees,” the nomination letter notes.

“He led the effort by Wyoming and the National Public Lands Council to establish voluntary, cooperative permittee monitoring on public land grazing allotments throughout the western United States,” recognizes Wyoming Governor Matt Mead.

Bousman also received the 2011 Guardian of the Grasslands award.

Advocating for multiple use “Joel has spent his entire life dedicated to furthering the interests of maintaining multiple use practices on public lands, not only as a fourth generation rancher, but also as an elected official,” Executive Director of the Wyoming County Commissioners Association Cindy Delancy says. “He is very passionate about this topic and wants to ensure that our custom and culture remains for future generations.”

Bousman works with Delancy in his capacity as Wyoming County Commissioners Association (WCCA) president, a role he took in January 2011.

“Joel is actively engaged in a variety of stakeholder groups – locally, statewide and nationally,” Delancy continues. “He’s done an excellent job representing Wyoming everywhere he goes.”

She additionally mentions that Bousman sends a consistent message, regardless of whether he is speaking with constituents or testifying before a congressional subcommittee.

“He is a proven leader who is well respected in all circles – from the halls of Congress to the Wyoming Capitol and from the Sublette County Building to a constituent’s kitchen table,” comments Mead. “Commissioner Bousman advocates tirelessly for multiple-use principles.”

Mead adds, “Commissioner Bousman’s public service has made a positive impact on public lands at a national, state and local level.”

“They broke the mold with Joel Bousman,” Delancy comments. “He is one-of-a-kind and a great human being and a great person.”

Converse County rancher Gene Hardy joins Bousman in the Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame this year. Bousman and Hardy will be recognized at the Wyoming Livestock Roundup annual Agriculture Hall of Fame Picnic on Aug. 15. The picnic is held at Riverside Park in Douglas beginning at 5:30 p.m. – WYLR

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Hardy recognized for sheep industry accomplishments Gene Hardy is no stranger to the agriculture industry. The rancher runs sheep and cattle in northern Converse County, continuing the traditions of his family.

“When my dad first came to this country in about 1915, he wasn’t old enough to take a homestead,” comments Hardy, who notes that the current ranch headquarters were established after his parents were married in 1927. “My dad and his brother homesteaded this area in the spring of 1920. That got them established and going, and that’s the way my family wound up in this area.”

Strong roots The operation has run both cattle and sheep since the mid-1930s off and on, Hardy explains. During World War II, when help was tight, Hardy explains that the family sold their sheep, continuing to run sheep again in 1965.

“My wife Joy and I later went back into sheep in 1965, and we’ve run both ever since,” he comments.

The third generation rancher runs a large herd of Rambouillet ewes, and they don’t use herders or dogs.

“I believe this county is best suited to a good, sturdy, white-faced breed of sheep, and in our case, we have gone strictly Rambouillet,” Hardy explains.

Utilizing both cattle and sheep can be done with intensive management, but Hardy notes that overgrazing can happen easily, saying, “You have to have good management.”

In managing the sheep operation, predator control is very important, and with the loss of some important tools, it is becoming increasingly difficult.

“Some situations have created public opinion that’s not conducive to predator management, and we have to cope with that the best we can,” Hardy explains.

Maintaining quality Hardy continually works to develop his herd and the genetics of the Wyoming sheep industry.

“From the sheep industry perspective, Gene has been as innovative, if not more innovative, than a lot of sheep producers,” comments Wyoming Wool Growers Association Executive Vice President Bryce Reece, noting that Hardy is forward thinking and willing to try new things to continually improve production.

Reece adds, “Gene has not scrimped in terms of obtaining superior genetics, and he has supported the industry. Gene has always bought the best, and it shows in the quality of his livestock.”

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“He has been in the front of everything for a long time,” he says.

Industry impacts Hardy’s involvement in Wyoming’s agriculture industry extends beyond his own operation, and he has taken an active role in a number of state organizations.

“As long as I have know Gene, he has been active, involved and has contributed to the industry,” comments Converse County rancher Frank Moore.

“Gene is definitely deserving of this award.”

“He’s been on the Wyoming Livestock Board, the Board of Agriculture, and he’s served on the boards for the Wyoming Wool Growers Association and the Wyoming Stock Growers Association,” comments Reece.

“If someone needs him, Gene has never not answered the call.”

Currently, Hardy is the president of the State Predatory Animal Board, Wyoming Association of County Predatory Animal Boards and the past president of the Wyoming Wool Growers Association.

In addition, he holds the position of secretary on the Converse County Predator Board. He serves on the Animal Damage Management Board and was also appointed chairman of the American Sheep Industry Association’s Predator Management Committee recently.

“Gene has given freely and with great enthusiasm both his time and his money to those organizations he believes in,” notes Reece. “He has never refused to offer support or serve, and has long been held in great esteem by not only the Wyoming Wool Growers Association, but also many other ag groups in Wyoming.”

“We need a lot more Gene Hardys in this world,” Reece says.

Each year, readers of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup nominate members of the agriculture industry that have gone above and beyond serving the ag industry. Three judges review the nominations and rank individuals based on their contributions to agriculture. At the end of the day, the highest scores receive the honor of being inducted into the Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame.

Sublette County Commissioner Joel Bousman joins Hardy in the Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame this year. Bousman and Hardy will be recognized at the Wyoming Livestock Roundup annual Agriculture Hall of Fame Picnic on Aug. 15, where they will be presented with a belt buckle and commemorative poster. The picnic is held at Riverside Park in Douglas beginning at 5:30 p.m. – WYLR

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In 1994 I retired from the SCS as District Conservationist and went into the Real Estate Business, owning and operating Cedardale Properties. In 2005 we moved back to the family ranch where I am a member of the Wheatland Chamber of Commerce and the Laramie Peak Stock Growers.

A couple of State Boards and Commissions I have served on over the years include the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission from 2001 thru 2006, and the Animal Damage Management Board. I have received awards for dedication and commitment to the Enhancement of Wildlife Habitat and Education, as well as to the Natural Resources of the State of Wyoming.

My wife Clara and I have hosted many tours and field days on our ranch including Wyoming Ag in the Classroom, the Wyoming Business Council, local Conservation Tours and grade school classes.

As a strong Conservative, I am very involved with the Platte County Republican Central Committee, serving as a Precinct Committeeman, State Committeeman, and will be a National Delegate in August during the Republican Convention in Tampa Bay, Fla. In the coming days and weeks leading up to the election, I would be glad to visit with any of you as individuals, groups, and/or organizations about my Conservative view points concerning any number of issues facing us today.

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Thursday 8:00 A.M.

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Ranch Sorting (Silver Arena) 4-H Sheep Showmanship followed by Youth Breeding Sheep Show (Sheep/Goat Arenas) 4-H Fashion Revue judging-Douglas High School WVATA Youth Jackpot Market Goat Show followed by Champion of Champions Market Goat Show (Goat Arenas)

Youth Alpaca Show (Horse Arenas) 10:00 A.M. Hereford Cattle Show (Ford Pavilion) followed by Pen of 3 Bulls and

Wyoming Hereford Steer Show 10:00 A.M. Wyoming Pioneer Assn. Meeting (Ruthe James Williams Building) 10:00 A.M. PRCA Slack 11:00 A.M. Vendors Open 12 NOON Wyoming Pioneer Assn. Luncheon (Ruthe James Williams Building) 1:00 P.M. CRABTREE CARNIVAL OPENS 1:30 P.M. Ag Extention Retirees Reception (Cafeteria) 2:00 P.M. Angus Cattle Show followed by Wyoming Angus Steer Show and WJAA Heifer Show (Ford Pavilion) 3:00 P.M. FFA Swine Showmanship followed by Youth Market Swine Show (Stallion Oilfield Services Show Center) 5:00 P.M. Champion of Champions Market Beef Show followed by WVATA Youth Jackpot Beef Show (Ford Pavilion)

Supreme Champion Beef Bull and Female Selection (following Angus Show) 6:00 P.M. Performance Pork Awards (Stallion Oilfield Services Show Center)

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Thursday You don’t have to be from the great white North to enjoy the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Musical Ride’s special presentation August 16 at 7 p.m. at the Grandstand Arena of the Wyoming State Fair.

RCMP Musical Ride members are Canadian officers who volunteer for the musical group, representing Canadian heritage by performing throughout the world.

The group, comprised of 32 officers and horses, stays true to their heritage by performing a cavalry drill choreographed to music.

The Northwest Mounted Police originally created the Musical Ride for entertainment in the late 1800s.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride is fun for the whole family. So make sure you don’t miss this historic, musical showcase.

As a result of the RCMP participating at the Wyoming State Fair, all horses on the fair grounds will be required to have a negative Cog-

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride Thursday, Aug. 16, 7 p.m.

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Musical ride gallops into WSF gins test before they are allowed on the fairgrounds.

“The test isn’t normally required for instate horses, but the RCMP has stipulated the negative Coggins test is a requirement for their performance,” explains WSF Director James Goodrich. “It’s a precautionary measure.”– DB

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Thursday World’s top cowboys

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~Looking Back~ Doc Carver’s diving horses appeared at the Wyoming State Fair as a major grandstand attraction from 1916 to 1918. The horses dove from tall towers.

Roping and riding will make its annual appearance at the 100th Wyoming State Fair (WSF) as the PRCA returns to the fairgrounds Aug. 16-18.

Cowboys from around the nation descend on Douglas for the three-day, world-class rodeo.

Local PRCA participants Bobby Welsh, Jhett Johnson and Lance Creek’s own Jason Miller are all top-point getters in the world’s first extreme sport.

Bulls, broncs and steers will be on full display as pokes from around the country battle for a coveted title and rodeo supremacy.

The rodeo begins at 7 p.m. on Aug. 16-17, with slack kicking off at 10 a.m. both days. For the first time in WSF history, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will join the festivities, entertaining crowds with their world-famous Musical Ride.

Championship Saturday gets underway at 2 p.m. and will feature a tribute to Wyoming’s favorite son, Chris LeDoux.

Tickets start at $10 or $3 for children ages three to 12. Call the Wyoming State Fair office at 307-3582398 for tickets and more information. – DB

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In the ranch sorting compejust have an appreciation for Silver Arena tition, competitors draw a lucky quality horsemanship. Either number from the hat and go way, you should take a look at Ranch Sorting. to work in pairs, cutting steers from the herd. The This family-friendly event is open to all levels of team with the best time getting their steers sorted competitors, and the scoring handicap gives everyone out wins.

Official contest rules are available at wystatefair.com under the downloadable 2012 Wyoming State Fair Premium Book.

This is a Ranch Sorting National Championships-sanctioned event with loads of prizes! Entry fees vary depending on the class.

The fun begins Aug. 16 at 8 a.m. in the Silver Arena. Contact Zane or Stacey Thar to enter at 307-685-0149. – DB

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Pre-Register (encouraged, but not required) by sending $20 per attendee to P.O. Box 1545, Douglas, WY 82633 8:30–9:30 a.m. ~ REGISTRATION ~ Center Street Entrance. Hosts will greet you and direct you to the new Ruthe James Williams Center.

10:00 a. m. ~ ANNUAL MEETING ~ Ruthe James Williams Center 11:45 a.m. ~ LUNCH ~ Ruthe James Williams Center (lunch included in registration) 12:30 p.m. ~ Canadian Mounties Wyoming Pioneers will be transported to the show in Wyoming State Fair vehicles that are handicap accessible.

1:30 p.m. ~ HISTORY ESSAY PRESENTATION ~ Ruthe James Williams Center Recognize this year’s essay winners, enjoy root beer floats, take part in the group photo, spend time with new friends and enjoy our new additions to the Wyoming Pioneer Museum – the Ruthe James Williams Center and “Runnin’ With the Big Boys” by Jerry Palen.

H Share your Wyoming State Fair and Wyoming history at the Cloud Peak tent near the Wyoming Pioneer Museum H Enjoy the artisans crafting items in Pioneer Cabin H See the State Archives display at the Wyoming Pioneer Museum H Enjoy the kids' games H Join the midway parade, leaving the Pioneer Cabin each day at 4 p.m.

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Thursday Wyoming Pioneer Association carries tradition for 100th Wyoming State Fair

~Looking Back~

More historical information detailing the events that have occurred at the Wyoming State Fair can be found in the Pioneer Museum, located at the top of the Midway.

For nearly 130 years, the Wyoming Pioneer Association has held yearly meetings for people doing business in the Wyoming area.

From the first meeting in 1884 when Wyoming was still a territory to when the association began holding its meetings in Douglas at the Wyoming State Fair in 1905, the Wyoming Pioneer Association hasn’t missed a beat.

The pioneers were a pivotal force behind obtaining statehood, and the association was incorporated in 1926. Now, 86 years later, it serves as an advisory board to the Wyoming Pioneer Memorial Museum and has members both statewide and nationally.

This year’s events will take place on Aug. 16 with entertainment throughout the day.

For more information about the Wyoming Pioneer Association or this year’s meeting, contact Mary Engebretsen at 307-334-2929. – DB

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Thursday The Wyoming State Fair (WSF) has introduced a draft horse show for the 100th year of the event, allowing draft horse owners from around the state to compete in 11 classes.

The Draft Horse Show will be judged based on performance, driving and conformation, which include the demeanor and performance of the animal, the aptitude of the driver, as well as the appearance of the hitch and animals.

Available classes include draft obstacle driving; ladies and youth team driving; mare, gelding, amateur and working teams; a log skid and feed team race; and four horse mare or gelding hitches.

Winners in each class will receive a buckle, and the premier exhibitor will be awarded with a $100 prize and banner – WYLR

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Thursday Alpacas introduced to the Wyoming State Fair

With alpacas growing in interest around Wyoming, Vicki Horn, alpaca owner of Glenrock and superintendent of the Wyoming State Fair (WSF) alpaca show, says she anticipates that the new show at the WSF will be a great addition to the fair.

“We are trying to promote activities for the kids and the alpacas at fair,” comments Horn. “This is the first show, and we think it will catch on in the future.”

Contestants in the alpaca show compete in classes including showmanship, an obstacle course and a public relations class.

“We will have a showmanship ring, and the point of the class is to see how much trust the animals have in the handlers,” explains Horn. “We also ask questions about anatomy and alpaca knowledge.”

The obstacle course tests the alpaca’s familiarity with a series of obstacles, including jumps, a bridge and tunnels.

Alpacas walk through water, weave through cones and change pace, as well.

“Some obstacles are difficult, while others are easier,” she notes.

The last contest, public relations, tests the alpaca’s ability to remain calm in unfamiliar situations.

“The main thing about the show is that the kids Thursday, Aug. 16, 9 a.m. enjoy it and have a lot of fun,” Horn adds. “I hope it Horse Arenas will be a good event. – WYLR

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FRIDAY 7:30 A.M. 7:30 A.M.

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Miss Rodeo Wyoming Horsemanship (Horse Arenas) FFA Sheep Showmanship followed by Youth Market Lamb Show (Sheep/Goat Arenas) 8:00 A.M. Ranch Horse Competition (Silver Arena) 8:30 A.M. Wyoming Mustang Days In Hand and Performance (Horse Arenas) 9:00 A.M. 4-H Beef Showmanship Contest followed by Youth Breeding Beef Show followed Youth Pen of 5 Breeding Heifer Show followed by N.I.L.E. Merit Heifer Showcase, followed by Open Prospect Calf Show (Ford Pavilion) 10:00 A.M. PRCA Steer Roping (Ford Grandstand Arena)

Texas Longhorn Cattle Show (Longhorn Ring) 11:00 A.M. Vendors Open 12 NOON Open and Youth Exhibit Buildings Open 1:00 P.M. CRABTREE CARNIVAL OPENS 1:00 P.M. Texas Longhorn Steer Show (Ford Grandstand Arena) 1:30 P.M. “A Living Legacy” Tree Program dedication (Ag Hall)

Wyoming Market Steer Futurity (Ford Pavilion) 3:00 P.M. Sheep Lead Contest (Event Tent)

Draft Horse Show (Ford Grandstand) 4:00 P.M. WDA Awards Reception (Ruthe James Williams Building) 6:00 P.M. Youth Sheep Fitting Contest (Sheep/Goat Arenas) 6:30 P.M. WVATA Youth Jackpot Market Swine Show (Swine Show Center)

WYO AGRICULTURE AWARDS RECOGNITION (Ford Grandstand Stage) 7:00 P.M. PRCA RODEO (Grandstand Arena)

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On Aug. 20, 2011, the coveted jade and gold crown was placed on Kimberly Kuhn’s cowboy hat as she began her journey as Miss Rodeo Wyoming 2012.

Being given the opportunity to promote her two great loves – rodeo and Wyoming – is a life-long accomplishment for Kuhn.

Proud to be raised a Wyoming cowgirl, Kuhn is the 22-year-old daughter of Pete and Vicki Kuhn and a fifth generation ranch owner in Johnson and Sheridan Counties, which made it possible for her to become the 2011 Sheridan WYO Rodeo Queen. While at the State Fair, Kuhn Ranch was included as a 2011 Centennial Farm and Ranch honoree. Kimberly graduated from the University of Wyoming with a bachelor of science in agriculture business with a minor in finance.

While at UW, she was a member of UW Rodeo Team, Delta Delta Delta Sorority, SPURS Honorary and Ag Ambassadors and is a recipient of the National Western Stock Show Scholarship. Kuhn is a member of the Wyoming Rodeo Association and the Big Horn

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Basque Club. She was honored to serve Cheyenne Frontier Days (CFD) as Miss Frontier 2009 and as a leader of the CFD Dandies, whom she traveled with for four years as a Goodwill Ambassador.

Kuhn has earned her Gold Congressional award and served as an FFA officer, also receiving the Star in Agriculture Placement Award.

As Kuhn travels the trail of Miss Rodeo Wyoming, she will take along her passion for “Be Your Best Self.”

The platform she selected a number of years ago aims to create a positive attitude and build self-confidence in everyone she meets so they too can chase their dreams.

Kuhn would especially like to thank her family, friends and sponsors for their support to make this year possible. Kuhn is looking forward to an extraordinary year of building up everyone she encounters while she promotes professional rodeo and the state of Wyoming with class, integrity, beauty and grace. – Courtesy Miss Rodeo Wyoming Pageant

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Five Wyoming women vie for 2013 Miss Rodeo Wyoming title The annual Miss Rodeo Wyoming pageant will be held in Douglas on Aug. 13-17. The pageant is held in conjunction with the Wyoming State Fair, which is celebrating 100 years.

Young ladies will be challenged in the areas of horsemanship, appearance and personality. The highlight of the pageant is the speech and modeling luncheon, held at the Clarion on Aug. 16. For ticket information, please visit missrodeowyoming.com.

Kimberly Kuhn, Miss Rodeo Wyoming 2012, from Sheridan will be passing down her crown at the conclusion of the pageant. However, this pageant is not the end of her reign. Kuhn will travel to Las Vegas in December during the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo to vie for the coveted title of “Miss Rodeo America.”

The Miss Rodeo Wyoming pageant is celebrating 57 years of western tradition with five young women from across Wyoming competing for the coveted jade crown. Crowning of the 2013 Miss Rodeo Wyoming will be held during the Aug. 17 PRCA rodeo evening performance.

Amber Ezell Miss Outriders 2012

“Human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives.”

Miss Outriders 2012 Amber Ezell believes in teaching young women to always reach for their dreams and with the right attitude, anything can be accomplished.

Amber is a 2007 graduate of Encampment High School and is the 23-year-old daughter of Anne-Terri Ezell and Steve Hays. She recently graduated Central Wyoming College (CWC) with degrees in secondary education, social sciences and English with high honors. She plans to begin working on a bachelor degree in English with a minor in philosophy and hopes to attend law school.

She was captain of the Debate and Forensics Team while attending CWC and earned a second-place finish at the Pi Kappa Delta National Comprehensive Tournament. Amber was also the recipient of the Student Senate Leadership Award.

Amber enjoys designing and sewing her own clothing, competing in Dutch oven cookoffs and spending quality time with her horses. Amber was very active in Job’s Daughters and is a Past Honored Queen of Bethel # 3 in Rawlins. She also says she feels blessed to have been voted Wyoming Job’s Daughters Miss Congeniality. Amber is a sixth generation Wyoming native and enjoys learning about our state’s rich history.

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Bridget Seidel Miss Cody Stampede 2012 Bridget Seidel is the 21-year-old daughter of Keith and Lisa Seidel.

Bridget recently graduated from Casper College with an associate of science degree in marketing. She plans to continue her education and earn a bachelor degree in web design and obtain a career using her talents to create high-tech websites for prestigious companies.

Bridget is currently working for Seidel’s Saddlery, her family’s renowned western store in Cody, where her advanced skills in sales, marketing, web design and even speaking French are invaluable.

She has recently redesigned and launched a new website for the company and oversees all of the network responsibilities. She also works as a sales and marketing manager helping order and purchase merchandise. Additionally, she helps out in the saddle shop cleaning and restoring high quality saddles and braiding edges on belts and other leather goods.

Bridget grew up on a ranch and has never known life without horses. This makes it easy for her to enjoy barrel racing, ranch roping and other arena sports, but she especially enjoys riding with her family in the mountains around Yellowstone National Park. Bridget usually rides her black horse, Wyoming, that she trained herself.

When she’s not in the saddle, Bridget is often found shooting at the pistol range, playing cowboy songs on her fiddle or kicking up her heels on the dance floor. Even though Bridget has a very active lifestyle, she always makes an effort to spend quality time with family and friends.

Holly Kennedy Miss Albany County Farm Bureau 2012

Growing up on Wyoming’s windswept plains, Holly Kennedy learned at a young age that with hard work, dedication and active engagement she could achieve anything she dreamed.

Whether it was

in the one-room schoolhouse she attended in her youth or at the University of Wyoming, Holly has been an active participant in promoting agriculture.

Celebrating the past, present and future of agriculture, Holly is active in organizations such as 4-H, FFA, Collegiate Horseman’s, Collegiate Cattle Women’s and the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation’s Young Farmers and Ranchers.

As varied as the terrain of the isolated ranch where she was raised, Holly’s interests include hunting, fishing, snowboarding, photography, sewing, ranch work, horse judging, showing sheep and riding mules and horses. She is an old hand of the rodeo arena, participating in pole bending, barrel racing, breakaway roping, team roping and ranch rodeos.

Holly credits her parents, Kelly and Alexa Kennedy, for instilling in her the confidence to always stand up for what she believes in, stand out to make herself and her issues known, and speak up about her beliefs. Holly encourages everyone to “Stand Up, Stand Out and Speak Up” about what is important to you.

Christina Albertini Sweetwater County Rodeo Queen 2012 Driving in the middle of the night in a winter blizzard over Wyoming Highway 28 was the starting point of Christina’s life. Christina lived a few years on a sheep farm in Farson where her family raised Rambouillets.

The first horse that Christina stepped up on was a sheep-camp horse named Carolina. Carolina taught Christina how to run barrels and poles, and Christina used Carolina for goat tying. Since then Christina has been passionate about horses and rodeo.

Christina moved to Rock Springs when she was about five. She graduated from Rock Springs High School in 2009. She participated in many activities during her high school years, including the National Honors Society, Athletes for Literacy, band and swimming. She also participated in the Ride ‘Em High 4-H Horse Club where she learned about horsemanship, hard work, responsibility and dedication.

Christina graduated from Central Wyoming College and Western Wyoming Community College. She now attends South Dakota School of Mines and Technology studying electrical engineering.

“Having somewhere to go is home, having

someone to love is family, having both is a blessing,” is a quote by an unknown author, however, the quote is definitely not unknown to Christina. She believes that every place she goes is home, every person she meets is family and that she is blessed to have places to go and people to meet. If Christina becomes Miss Rodeo Wyoming 2013 she knows she will have the enthusiasm, knowledge and good work ethic to promote professional rodeo.

Kodie Lester Miss Laramie Jubilee Days 2012 Kodie Lester, a born and raised resident of Laramie, is honored to be representing the Laramie Jubilee Days Rodeo. She is proud to have been raised in the Rocky Mountains as a Wyoming cowgirl. She became actively involved in 4-H, FFA and high school rodeo starting at a young age.

Kodie spent 11 years in 4-H showing horses, dogs, sheep, pigs and cats. She has served as her club president, as well as many other official positions. She now holds a leader position in the Albany County 4-H dog project.

In FFA, she showed pigs, horses and sheep and was a recipient of the Wyoming State FFA Degree and the small animal production and care proficiency award. She is still involved in the family business of raising and breeding labrador retrievers by training and showing the dogs.

As a member of high school rodeo, she competed in barrel racing and pole bending. Kodie has also received the Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award, which honors outstanding young women for volunteer work within their community.

Kodie is currently attending the University of Wyoming pursuing a degree in rangeland ecology and watershed management. Because of her love of animals, she has pursued employment with the Wyoming State Vet Lab. Kodie’s platform is “Become Something Bigger than Yourself.”

She says, “Having the opportunity to be an accomplished horsewoman and making a difference in promoting stewardship over animals, teaching fair play, honesty and responsibility is the key way of becoming something bigger than yourself. – Courtesy Miss Rodeo Wyoming Pageant

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FRIDAY Ranch horse competition continues The ranch horse competition continues at the Wyoming State Fair this year, and Contest Superintendent Tim Ettlemen says the event will be held on Friday again this year.

“Last year was smaller than past years, as far as the number of entries,” comments Ettlemen, speculating that the change from Sunday to Friday may have affected some competitors. “We’re hoping this year to have some more competitors.”

Last year was the first year that the event was held on Friday, and Ettlemen says, “We have more time for the event on F r i d a y , A racetrack, billed as the and rather best in the state, was conthan havstructed in the early years ing it in the of the Wyoming State Fair. grandstand The venue cost $5,000. arena, we

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Ranch Horse Competition Friday, Aug. 17, 8:00 a.m.

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can use the Silver Arena. The Silver Arena is more of a standard shape and size, as well.”

Contestants can enter the rodeo in six divisions: open, ladies open, threeyear-old, lady rancher, rancher and the youth divisions. The winner of each division will be awarded a belt buckle.

Entry fees remain unchanged this year, and Ettlemen says they’d like to see people enter early.

“If we have entries before July 25, they save the late fees,” he comments, adding that the competition this year should be exciting. – WYLR

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Jan McDaniel, Wyoming Longhorn Association secretary/treasurer, says, “We have a very cohesive group of Longhorn breeders in Wyoming. Everyone shows up, and we all look forward to having a good time.”

McDaniel also remarks that in the last several years, the Longhorn Show has had the largest number of exhibits of any breed of livestock, with an average of 100 head.

The Texas Longhorn Show is divided into The Wyoming State Fair two main parts: was cancelled for seven haltered and years due to various circumstances. The first non-haltered years that WSF was canclasses. A youth celled were in 1935-36 show is also because the Depresheld for memsion inhibited people from bers under the spending the extra money age of 18. to travel.

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“We have 15 members from all around the state, and we also have members from Colorado, Nebraska and Utah that will be showing with us again this year,” she says. “This year, we are hoping to have about 150 head in the show.” – WYLR

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Saturday SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 STATE FAIR PARADE DAY

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Saturday Farmers’ Market makes fresh produce available At the bottom of the midway, fair-goers can find the big event tent. On Aug. 18 at the Wyoming State Fair, the tent becomes home to the Farmers’ Market. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wyoming producers sell their homegrown products.

“I have 20 vendors right now. I might get a few more to fill the tent. Between 22 and 24 vendors would fill the tent. However, it is pretty full already,” says Kim Porter, Wyoming Business Council Farmers’ Market and Education program manager. “We have doubled the number of venThe original Agriculture dors as compared to the previous year.”

Hall, built with $3,000 The tent features a wide range of value-added products. These proddonated by the merchants ucts include fresh raspberries and raspberry products from Raspberry of Douglas, is still in use Delight; an array of vegetables from state vegetable vendors; wheat prodtoday as the Administraucts; honey-made products from the Wyoming Beekeepers Association; tion Building and Direcand fiber products. tor’s Office.

A new feature of the Farmers’ Market is the availability of a cooler in the tent for customers to keep their products fresh and cool if they plan to be at the fairgrounds for an extended period of time.

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The Wyoming State Fair (WSF) will be installing a monument to commemorate the 100th year of the event.

The monument, which is set to be a petrified tree, will be located near the information booth and will be in place sometime in the next year.

“The idea is to find a petrified tree that will come from the coal mines,” explains WSF Director James Goodrich. “It is something that is very much a symbol of the solid energy business in Wyoming and the long-term heritage.”

The unique monument will also feature a base with plaques recognizing those people who have World War II resulted in the contributed Wyoming State Fair being toward the cancelled for four years – fundraisfrom 1942-45. Contestants ing event. – were rationing all supplies WYLR and couldn’t spare the extra expense for entertainment.

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Saturday 2012 Wyoming State Fair celebrates third annual Mustang Days

On Aug. 17-18, the Bureau of Land Management National Wild Horse and Burro Program will present the third annual Wyoming State Fair Mustang Days.

Aug. 17-18 • Horse Arenas The Mustang Horse Show is an open/amateur event and features wild horses, whether freshly broke or well BLM All Wild Horse Show seasoned, and their owners. This year the show has been Friday, Aug. 17, 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. expanded to include team sorting and more freestyle Halter, lead line, team sorting and riding competition in both the youth and adult categories. classes • Horse Arenas On Aug. 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., the event is Yearling Showcase, Trainer Competition open to the public, and there is no entry fee. The day’s Showcase and Wild Horse Adoption festivities will include shows for halter classes, lead Saturday, Aug. 18, 2 – 5 p.m. line classes, team sorting, youth boot race and riding Horse Arenas classes. The team sorting competition will feature randomly drawn teams.

On Aug. 18, the Trainer Competition Showcase and wild horse adoptions will take place from 2 – 5 p.m. Trainers will have 10 minutes to showcase their trained wild horse in a freestyle competition. The trainers’ competition horses will be available for adoption at 4:30 p.m. Wild horse yearlings will be available for adoption on Aug. 14 – 16 at the BLM Wyoming State Fair was booth on the midway. cancelled for a second Check-in and late registime when an outbreak of tration for Mustang Days is infantile paralysis, or polio, Aug. 16, from 3 – 8 p.m. The BLM Office will be set up in the Indoor occurred in 1937.

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Saturday The Douglas Lions Club Wyoming State Fair Parade has made some improvements to this year’s march through town, including more than $11,000 in prize money up for grabs.

“We have really wanted to create interest in getting entries into the parade itself,” parade organizer Jerry Loader says. “We are working on trying to get an entry from every county in the state.”

This year’s parade will feature two best-in-parade payments of $750. The first will go to the best equestrian wagon division. This division will also get prizes for second, third and fourth place.

The other best-in-parade prize will go to the winner of either the youth, adult or county categories. Each of these categories will also award prizes for second, third and fourth place.

The parade will also feature a political category for entry.

The annual Kidz and Karz parade will take place Aug. 11 and will also feature improved prizes from previous years. Children entering this year’s parade will automatically receive a cash prize. Children ages 15 and under may enter. Line-up will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Converse County Courthouse.

Entry forms for the WSF parade may be found online at wystatefair.com, from Jerry Griffin or at the Douglas Chamber of Commerce.

As a last resort, contact Loader at 358-3343. – DB

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Saturday WSF strive to involve all

During the early years of the Wyoming State Fair (WSF), county displays proved to be a highlight for fair goers. These displays brought representatives of each county from across the state to highlight the county’s strongest aspects.

“One of the early goals of the planning committee was to incorporate county displays at state fair,” comments WSF Director James Goodrich, who was among a committee that visited each county fair board in the state to achieve that goal.

The WSF also welcomes involvement from other county organizations, including Chambers of Commerce, County Tourism Boards and local organizations.

“We are encouraging a group effort from each county,” Goodrich adds. “While we want the focus to be on agriculture, it doesn’t have to be. The display can focus on tourism, industry, mining or whatever the county chooses to showcase.”

Displays will be located in a large tent on the grounds, and Goodrich says they have seen a lot of interest from around the state.

“I think we will have a very good turnout and great displays,” he adds. “Looking forward, I hope we can set a pattern, and this becomes an event that we can have every year. Hopefully, the counties that attend will see some benefit.” – WYLR

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Times Change Traditions Remain wyoming state Fair August 11 - 18, 2012

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SUNDAY SUNDAY, AUGUST 21

5:30 A.M. — McKibben Cafeteria Open for Breakfast 6:00 A.M. — Livestock Exhibits Released 7:00 A.M. — Release of Home Arts Exhibits to 1:00 P.M. 7:30 A.M. — Appaloosa Show (Pepsi Equine Center)

Encana sponsors youth entrants With the 100th celebration of the Wyoming State Fair, Encana Oil and Gas has contributed to improving the state fair experience for youth exhibitors.

“In celebration of the 100 th Wyoming State Fair, we are sponsoring all the 4-H and FFA kids who are showing livestock at the fair,” says Randy Teeuwen, community relations advisor for Encana Oil and Gas. “We also paid for new boilers and a renovation of the hot water system so that kids can enjoy a hot shower at state fair.”

Teeuwen notes that the boiler systems utilize natural gas to heat water, and he says, “It makes sense that we can renovate that system, and combined with providing those kids a place to stay, it seems like a good contribution.”

Each year, the Wyoming State Fair hosts 500 youth from around the state in the dormitory facilities – WYLR

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SUNDAY Appaloosas continue state fair show

The Appaloosa show hasn’t always taken place at the Wyoming State Fair (WSF), and in fact, this year marks only the second consecutive year of the event in Douglas in the last 20 years.

“We had our show at Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne for several years,” explains Tom Burris, president of the Big Wyoming Appaloosa Horse Club. “When they were remodeling the college, we moved to Torrington and were there until 2011.”

By holding the show in Douglas at the WSF, Burris says members receive bonus points toward their national points totals.

“It is also a more convenient location, and we get people from Colorado, Montana, Nebraska and South Dakota, as well as Wyoming,” he added.

The show features 192 classes, including eight new In 1916, a train from the classes in the Colorado and Southern beginner nonRailway took travelers pro division from Cheyenne to Dougto encourage las, at a cost of $6.80 for more competthe round trip. itors. Classes

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include equitation, halter and cattle classes.

“We have classes for just about anything you can do on a horse in open, youth and non-pro divisions,” Burris says, noting that a particularly interesting class is steer dogging.

“It’s a really fun show,” Burris adds. “There is a lot to do.” – WYLR

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Planning committee works more th than two years for 100 WSF Beginning in October 2010, members of the Wyoming State Fair planning committee began formulating the ideas for the 100th year of the event.

“Our goal was to produce a memorable event that included all of the counties from around the state,” says James Goodrich, Wyoming State Fair director. “We were also looking to set a pattern for future fairs.”

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The 100th Wyoming State Fair Planning Committee was organized into two sub-committees: activities and fundraising. While the fundraising committee set to work accumulating the funds to prepare an outstanding fair, the activities committee began preparing a list of events.

Del Tinsley, chair of the fundraising committee, notes, “The activities committee put together a good state fair. We have a ton of activities that we’ve never had before.”

Activities Committee Chairman Jim Anderson and the committee worked to secure a long list of events, including four concerts, new livestock events and additional awards.

Members of the planning committee include Jim Anderson, Del Tinsley, Kenny Taylor, Arlene Ecklund-Ernst, Chris Crozier, Derek Grant, Dave Edwards, Jason Fearneyhough, James Goodrich, Darlene Hageman, Tyler Haskins, Joe Rankin, Vicki Rupert, Sarah Stoltenburg, Doug Fenton, Smokey Deines, Mary Engebretson and Milward Simpson.

“It’s going to be a record-breaking year in a lot of ways,” adds Goodrich. “This isn’t only the end of the first 100 years, it is also the beginning of the second 100 years of the Wyoming State Fair.” – WYLR

WSF improves grounds for 100th

After more than a year of preparation, there are just a few short weeks remaining before the start of the 100th Wyoming State Fair (WSF).

Fair representatives have met their goal for obtaining the state match on funding of $250,000, and have been hard at work putting that money to good use.

Improvements to the grounds include new paving to all of the existing paved roadways, fresh coats of paint on Fort Reno, Fort Caspar and the Fort Laramie and Fort Washakie dormitory buildings to create a more consistent color scheme across the grounds, a variety of new trees near the campground and a complete renovation of Fort Steele.

“We’re doing a massive upgrade to the little Fort Steele Building,” Fair Director James Goodrich says. “It’s getting restrooms, heating and air conditioning and windows and doors, so it’s going to be a fully-functional event building now, where it had been semi-storage, semi-vacant.”

Three old horse barns have also been demolished and two were remodeled to make more room for parking near the south end of the grounds. Also under construction are the concession stands at the Grandstand.

As the big event gets closer, the WSF is ready for increased crowds, more entertainments and an all-around big event honoring the theme, “Times Change, Traditions Remain.” – DB

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Living Legacy program continues

With support from local conservation districts, county commissioners, Wyoming ranch families and supporters of the Wyoming State Fair, on June 4 the Wyoming Board of Agriculture and the Wyoming Natural Resource Foundation hosted a volunteer workday on the Wyoming State Fairgrounds to plant 52 large trees and install tree guards on 25 trees.

“The Living Legacy program was initiated by the Board of Agriculture in 2006. As a result of this program and the new donations for this year, more than 160 trees have been planted on the state fairgrounds,” said Board of Agriculture Vice President Patrick Zimmerer, adding, “We are really excited to add a new component this year and have tree guards installed around a number of the trees. Closer to the river, a project that has been underway for some time now is nearing completion. Phase three of four of the Pathway to Water Quality project should be nearly finished by the first day of fair. This year, plantings will be added to the walkway. which will eventually feature an interpretive area and picnic area.”

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