Fair
Queen Brooke Eades
By Lorie Palmer Idaho County Free Press Eades, the daughter of Patrick and Marci Eades of Kamiah, is a homeschooled senior. Her grandmother, Sue Jacobsen, also lives in Kamiah. “This experience has been something that I will always remember,” Eades said. “These girls [fellow royalty] are so sweet and have made me laugh more times than I can count. I am thankful I got to be a part of this program.” Eades attends the Church of the Nazarene in Kamiah and has been a member of the Kamiah High School volleyball and track teams. She is also a member of the Tahoe Hillbillies 4-H Club. She has two brothers, Michael and Gabriel. Eades plans to move to Coeur d’Alene following graduation and attend cosmetology school to become a beautician. Eades’ favorite fair event is the 4-H judging contest and her favorite fair food is a maple elephant ear. “I want to thank my mom and dad for always supporting me all the way through high school,” she said. “They are amazing and I love them very much!” First Princess Lauren Goldman 
By Lorie Palmer Idaho County Free Press Goldman will be a junior at Grangeville High School this fall. She is the daughter of Jeff and Becky Goldman of Grangeville and has two brothers: Wesley, 18, and Stephen, 14. Goldman has been active in several programs at GHS including Varsity Blue Choir, band, Future Career and Community Leaders of America (district officer), Idaho Drug Free Youth, mock trial, youth legislature (2015 judge) and drama. She also attended the Idaho County Power youth rally, is a member of her church youth group and volunteers in the church nursery. “This experience has been amazing,” she said. “I have been able to grow as a young woman with two amazing ladies [fellow royalty members].” Goldman is president of both the Lively Livestock and Hold Your Horses 4-H clubs. When Goldman graduates high school she would like to attend college and medical school. She one day hopes to be an orthopedic surgeon or a nurse. Goldman said she especially thanks royalty chaperones/mentors Cheri Holthous and Karla Enneking who have been “so helpful and encouraging in all that we have done this year,” she said. “My parents have also been outstanding in their support, time and effort in my dream of fair royalty,” Goldman said. Goldman’s favorite things about the fair include royalty crowning night, scones and lemonade. Second Princess Madison Ulmer 
By Lorie Palmer Idaho County Free Press Ulmer is a junior at Prairie Junior-Senior High School in Cottonwood and is the daughter of Doug and Tina Ulmer of Kooskia. She has two siblings: Garhett, 21; and Kyndahl, 19. At school, Ulmer has been involved in cheerleading and softball as well as Prairie League and Health Occupation Students of America. She has also been on swim team and spends time baby-sitting. “I would definitely encourage other girls to try out for royalty because it is a great experience and it’s so much fun,” Ulmer said. “It’s also a great way to get involved in the community.” Following graduation, Ulmer plans to attend Lewis-Clark State College and go into the nursing program and later transfer to Idaho State University to become a physician’s assistant. A goal of Ulmer’s is to raise $20,000 for I-CARE (Cancer Assistance and Recovery Efforts). Her favorite things at the fair include cake decorating and haystacks. |
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