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Wednesday, August 19 8:30 A.M. — RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY opening 2013 Idaho County Fair 9 A.M. TO 11 A.M. — Enter 4-H Family Consumer Science and 4-H Specialty Projects, 4-H Building. 9 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M. — Enter all Open Class Exhibits, Open Class Building. 9:30 A.M. — 4-H DOG SHOW, Vernon Agee Pavilion 9:30 A.M. — 4-H RABBIT SHOW, Vernon Agee Pavilion 11 A.M. TO 4 P.M. — JUDGE 4-H EXHIBITS, BUILDING CLOSED DURING JUDGING, 4-H BUILDING OPEN 4 p.m.-6 p.m., CLOSED 6 p.m.-9 p.m. 1 P.M. — 4-H POULTRY SHOW, Vernon Agee Pavilion. 1 P.M. TO 6 P.M. — JUDGING OPEN CLASS EXHIBITS. BUILDING CLOSED DURING JUDGING. 1 P.M. TO 7:30 P.M. — Skydown Skydiving - canceled due to firefighting in the area 1:30 P.M. — PIGTAIL CONTEST - Arena Building - Melinda Sonnen-Brillon, Chairperson. 3 P.M. TO 8 P.M. — ENTER AND WEIGH IN 4-H LIVESTOCK. 7 P.M. — 4-H FASHION SHOW - Presentation of all 4-H Family and Consumer Science and Specialty Awards, Arena Building. Thursday, August 20
Friday, August 21
Saturday, August 22
Kiss the Pig By Lorie Palmer Idaho County Free Press Grab a camera and head on over to the Idaho County Fair Livestock Sale Saturday, Aug. 22. Three local men are vying for the honor to kiss the grand champion pig – “And you can help decide on the winner,” said Idaho County 4-H Program Director Susie Heckman. Candidates for the event include Bob Rylaarsdam and John Lamb, both of Grangeville, as well as orthodontist to many local kids, Bret Christensen of Lewiston. A vote for a candidate is $1. The candidate with the most money (votes) will be the winner. Vote for Lamb at the Primeland County Store in Grangeville, Dr. Christensen at Mt. View Dentistry in Grangeville, and for Ryalaarsdam at Likkel Insurance Agency in Grangeville. In addition, vote for any of the three candidates at the Idaho County Extension Office. Votes will be taken at these location from now until fair week. Votes can be purchased at the Idaho County Fair at the CWF Food Booth during the Fair until Saturday of the Fair, Aug. 22, at noon. Bob Rylaarsdam Local angus producer Bob Rylaarsdam of Grangeville has been involved in the 4-H program for years; as a student he took steer and heifer projects. “My favorite activity at the fair is fitting and showing as well as quality,” he said. “I also enjoy the livestock sale.” His favorite animal at the fair is – what else? – beef. If he were judging hogs at the fair, Rylaarsdam said he would look for muscle and weight in the back, rear end and legs. If he were judging what’s best to eat, his choice is bacon. His guess for the grand champion pig weigh is 240 pounds. Rylaarsdam is involved in Sts. Peter & Paul School’s Chocolate Fantasy, the Museum at St. Gertrudes and Angus Association activities. He wanted to do this to event to support 4-H, and if he wins? “I’ll have a drink with my buddy, Dion Heckman!” he laughed. Dr. Bret Christensen Orthodontist Dr. Bret Christensen of Lewiston was involved in 4-H when he was younger. He took projects in dairy cow, calf and steer. “Now, I enjoy the livestock auction to help support the kids,” he said. “My favorite animal at the fair are the horses, but in general my favorite is anything edible,” If he were a pig judge, he said he’s be looking for “a big pig butt.” “My favorite cut of pork is bacon, but the big pig butt is a close second,” he smiled. Christensen guesses the grand champion hog will weigh 280 pounds. He is involved with 4-H in all my kids’ (his patients) communities and like to support them in the livestock sale, Boys Scouts, FFA, church trips, baseball teams and booster clubs, he said. “If I win, I will send a picture to my mother,” he laughed. “This contest just fits in with my personality.” John Lamb CHS Primeland Country Store manager John Lamb was also a 4-H kid who took steer projects and his favorite animal is still the steer. His favorite thing at the fair now, he said,is visiting the open class building. “If I were judging the pigs, I would look for length and leanness,” he said, adding his favorite cut of pork is ham. Lamb’s guess for the grand champion hog weight is 255 pounds. When asked why he decided to help out with the Kiss the Pig contest he admitted, “I was forced!” He is involved with the Grangeville Cemetery District and at Snowhaven. Lamb said if he wins the contest he will hang a picture of the kissing in his home. 
From left are Dr. bret Christensen, Bob Rylaardsdan and John Lamb, this year's "Kiss the Grand Champion Pig" contestants. Betty Campbell is featured Leader Idaho County Free Press  Though
she initially got involved because her kids were in it, she has stuck with
the program for many years.
Campbell was born to Verl and Alice Chicane and raised in Cottonwood. She and her sisters took steer, cooking and sewing projects growing up; she was in 4-H for eight years as a student. “I belonged to Keuterville Livestock 4-H Club then,” she said. As a leader she has been with Cottonwood Saddliers and Livestock 4-H Club. She graduated from Prairie High School in 1964. “Marie Lerandeau and I started the club 42 years ago,” she said. “When we started the club we just did horses and then it evolved into everything a few years later.” Campbell has seen most projects from horses and market animals to cooking, sewing and specialty projects. “I’ve been the organizational leader and always have had great parents’ help with project leader duties for the individual projects,” she said. “Last year Brent and Tara Rowland and Shawna Kaschmitter started helping with the organizational part – and I’m just helping them.” The club’s horse bowl/judging team qualified for nationals four different years. “We took kids to Kentucky, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas,” she recalled. One of the aspects Campbell likes best about 4-H is helping kids and seeing them grow. “I really enjoy 4-H. I think it is a great thing for children,” she said. “I watched my kids and grandkids go through it. I love to see the kids that I helped along the way come back and be involved with their children.” She said she especially likes the responsibility the 4-H program teaches. Campbell was married to Gary, who passed away last January, and their family includes son, Rick, his wife Sue, their daughter, Mandi, her husband, Damian and their daughter, her great-granddaughter, Harper. Daughter Bobbi and her husband, Tad, have three daughters, Kelsey, Kylie and Kodie. All of them have been involved in 4-H throughout the years. The family – from her parents on through her grandchildren – is an Idaho County Century 4-H family. Campbell has worked as a bank teller for First Security/Wells Fargo for 41 years. She also runs a small ranch with cows, horses, sheep and chickens on the Camas Prairie. She has taken over the ranch where her parents raised her. Beef Barbecue is Saturday The Idaho Lewis County Cattle Association will be hosting their annual Idaho County Fair BBQ on Saturday August 22nd in the grassy area by the gazebo. We will be serving our delicious menu of Tri tip, roasted potatoes, coleslaw and a roll. The sides will be prepared by A Taste of Art owned by Stephanie Duclos. BBQ hours are from noon until after the sale is over and all the buyers have filled their plates. A BIG thank you to Dennis and Brent Rowland from Cottonwood Livestock for providing meal tickets to all the buyers. Potato Bar at the Fair Sponsored by the Prairie Booster Club the annual Potato Bar will be held on Friday, August 21st during the Idaho County Fair. For $5 you can load your baker potato with tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, broccoli, chili, cheese, butter, sour cream, bacon bits and ranch dressing. This fundraiser provides Prairie students many services and activities. We appreciate your support and thank you for your support and we hope that we can continue to count on you to help us with the many worthwhile activities. The Potato Bar will be held at the Cabana in the City Park from 4 pm until 7 pm. |
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