| 4-H
leaders are Kiss the Pig contestants
Idaho County Free Press For the third year in a row, one lucky winner will get to kiss a pig at the livestock sale Saturday, Aug. 18. One serendipitous leader from an Idaho County 4-H club will be chosen to kiss the grand champion pig. The candidates are Tim Schumacher of Greencreek Active 4-H Workers, Butch Spencer of Keuterville Livestock and Chad Paluh of Fenn Livestock. Votes for the candidates can be purchased at the Citizens Washington Focus booth during the fair. The candidate with the most votes by Saturday at 1 p.m. will be the winner. Participants cast votes with donations. All donations go toward the CWF 4-H project. The winner will be announced during the livestock sale when the grand champion pig comes into the sale ring. The winner will kiss the pig before it is sold. “We had wonderful community support for this fun event last year and we look forward to seeing who the lucky person to pucker for a pig will be this year,” said 4-H program manager Susie Heckman. “Everyone who wants to see one of these 4-H leading men kiss a pig is encouraged to place a vote.” A: I was in 4-H for eight years and took swine projects each year. Q: What is your favorite activity at the Idaho County Fair? A: Fitting and showing of the animals. Q: What’s your favorite animal? A: A good dog. Q: If you were the pig judge at the fair, what qualities would you look for in a grand champion pig? A: Muscle, not too much fat 255-265 weight, straight back, not pigeon toed. Q: What is your favorite cut of pork? A: Pork Loin Q: How much do you think the grand champion pig will weigh? A: 255-265 pounds Q: Why did you accept the nomination to be a candidate in the race? A: I have been involved in Idaho County Fair for a long time, and I was willing to volunteer and help for fund-raisers in any way possible to make the fair even better than it already is. Q: As a candidate in this race, you obviously support the Idaho County 4-H program. What other community organizations do you support or are you involved in? A: The St. Anthony Society for fund-raisers and other events in the community of Nezperce; Commissioner for Winona Highway District; and of course a 4-H leader for many years. Q: If you win this race and receive the honor of kissing the grand champion pig, how do you plan to celebrate? A: I will probably celebrate a whole bunch, but I would thank Jim and Susie for throwing my name in the hat to receive the honor. Additional comments: “It is great that the Idaho County Fair is still going strong. I would like to thank everyone who helps put the fair on — parents, and leaders.” A: Yes, one year I took electricity Q: What is your favorite activity at the Idaho County Fair? A: Fitting and showing of the market animals. Q: What is your favorite animal? A: Steer, or anything but a pig!! Q: If you were the pig judge at the fair, what qualities would you look for in a grand champion pig? A: Great big long loin, because I like pork chops! Q: What is your favorite cut of pork? A: Bacon Q: How much do you think the grand champion pig will weigh? A: 265 Q: Why did you accept the nomination to be a candidate in this race? A: Because they asked me to and I will do anything for the 4-H kids. Q: As a candidate in this race, you obviously support the Idaho County 4-H program. What other community organizations do you support or are involved in? A: Commissioner for the rural fire department Q: If you win this race and receive the honor of kissing the grand champion pig how do you plan to celebrate? A: Go gargle! A: No. Q: What is your favorite activity at the Idaho County Fair? A: Watching the animal shows Q: What is you favorite animal? A: Sheep Q: If you were the pig judge at the fair, what qualities would you look for in a grand champion pig? A: Good muscle, good body length, and it moved real well Q: What is your favorite cut of pork? A: Bacon Q: How much do you think the grand champion pig will weigh? A: 250 pounds Q: Why did you accept the nomination to be a candidate in this race? A: It was a 4-H fund-raiser and I wanted to participate and help out. Q: As a candidate in this race, you obviously support the Idaho County 4-H program. What other community organizations do you support or are involved in? A: 4-H program, coaching baseball, school functions Q: If you win this race and receive the honor of kissing the grand champion pig how do you plan to celebrate? A: Find a BLT 
This year's Kiss the Pig contestants from left are Butch Spencer, Tim Schumacher and Chad Paluh PIRATES BOYS FOOTBALL SCHEDULE FOR 2012 14-Kendrick, there 21-Lapwai, here, Homecoming 28-C.V., there 12-Lakeside, here 19-Troy, here 26-Potlatch, there 9-Kibbie Dome, TBA 16-Championship, TBA |
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