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Sunday, July 18, 2010

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Westfair Queen to be crowned

Special Events on Westfair Lawn

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Westfair to feature five full days of attractions for the family Westfair, a West Pottawattamie County summer favorite, will be held Tuesday, July 27 through Sunday, Aug. 1. The Westfair fairgrounds are located in Council Bluffs, IA, two miles east of Interstate 80 on Highway 6 (Exit 8). Fair hours are from 8 a.m. to midnight, Tuesday through Sunday.

Southwest Iowa’s largest county fair attracts more than 40,000 visitors annually and is known for its wide range of activities including 4-H competitions, high-speed motor events, games, rides, live entertainment and more. “Westfair has something for everyone in the family and has drawn generations of visitors annually for more than 70 years,� said Byron Menke, Westfair board president. “The 2010 entertainment line-up will be no exception to the awe-inspiring acts and competitions we’ve presented in the past.�

4-H Youth compete in a variety of categories At the heart of Westfair, more than 350 area youth participate in 4-H competitions, exhibitions and programs.

Participants are judged in a variety of categories including visual arts, food and nutrition, photography, agriculture and natural resources.

Activities also include talent shows, livestock shows and family entertainment events. This year, the Amesbased 4-H Green Men will promote Iowa’s 4-H program through mime, dance and drum bone performances on Saturday.

4-H programs and competitions are designed to teach young people communication, citizenship and leadership skills. Winners are honored with ribbons and the chance to compete in the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines in August.

Westfair’s 4-H programming begins on Tuesday, July 27 at 9 a.m. with the

Horse Show. Through-out the weekend, animal exhibits and competitions featuring sheep, swine, cattle, small pets, poultry, dairy horses and more will take place. Prize-winning animals will be sold to the highest bidders at the Livestock Market Auction in the Ak-Sar-Ben Pavilion at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 2.

For a complete listing of competition dates and times, please call the West Pottawattamie County Extension Office at (712) 366-7070 the week prior to the fair.

Open Class opens competitions to public, too Back this year, Westfair will offer the public an opportunity to exhibit their talents in four divisions: horticulture, thread crafts, culinary and creative arts.

Through Open Class, youth (18 and younger who are not involved in 4-H programs), adults (19-64) and senior citizens (65 and older) have a chance to compete with items they have created since August 2009. Open Class registration and judging will take place on Saturday, July 31. More information can be found online at www.westfairevents.com/OpenClass or by calling Laurie at (712) 545-3095.

Westfair Lawn features continuous entertainment The Westfair Lawn will host a variety of entertaining performers from Thursday, July 29 through Sunday, Aug. 1. Jeff Klatt’s Runaway Saws will captivate audiences as Klatt creates one-of-a-kind living sculptures from tree trunks in an hour or less.

Wildlife Wendy and Her Tropical Birds will interact with audiences, keeping the whole family entertained while, Adam Burck’s Royal Bengal Tigers will fill Westfair visitors with awe and wonder as all six of these beautiful animals perform amazing

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Seating will be available at 5:30 p.m. with the concert scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chair for general seating on the lawn. The group, well known for its hit single â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wild at Heart,â&#x20AC;? is sure to be making a lot more noise on the country music scene.

Westfair members receive free admission to the concert, as do all visitors who purchase regular gate admission on Saturday, July 31.

Fairgrounds filled with special activities On Thursday, July 29 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the Westfair Amphitheater, the Seventh Annual Girls Just Wanna Have Fun will offer women the opportunity to peruse unique booths featuring one-of-a-kind items and information about a variety of services including teeth whitening, personal training

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Bring the whole family out for a day of fun on Senior Citizen Day - Friday, July 30. Senior citizens (ages 65 and older) receive free gate admission all day and can enjoy Midway rides, exciting shows on the Westfair lawn

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Westfair Queen to be crowned Westfair to feature five Upholding a 30-plus-year tradition, young women ages 16 to 21 will compete for the Miss Westfair 2010 crown.

The annual competition gives contestants the opportunity to give back to the community, display leadership and create new friendships. The winner will go on to the Iowa State Fair’s Queen Competition in August.

“The Miss Westfair pageant is a wonderful community tradition,” said Deb Stephenson, the contest chairperson who has been on the committee for more than 15 years. “It goes above and beyond pretty faces and staged questions to incorporate scholarship, leadership and community participation.

Together, the contestants develop a sense of camaraderie and have a great experience giving back to the community.”

The Miss Westfair competition begins in February each year when applications are sent to Pottawattamie County schools. Interested candidates attend an orientation in May and participate in a community service project coordinated by the previous year’s Miss Westfair.

All women ages 16 to 21 that submit applications are invited to participate. The competition truly commences on Saturday, July 24 when contestants spend a full day interviewing with five area judges at the Hilton Garden Inn in Council Bluffs. Each of the young women are evaluated on the merits of leadership, school involvement, commu-

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nity service, church and youth-group activities, overall appearance and interview skills.

The in-depth preliminary session is followed by more questions during a formal banquet at Harrah’s the following day.

Each candidate is presented to the audience and answers a final question for the judges.

The judges determine the winners who are announced at Westfair’s Queen Coronation Night planned for Wednesday, July 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Westfair Amphitheater.

In addition to the title of Miss Westfair, a first runner-up and second runner-up are named, as well as Miss Leaderhsip, Miss Citizenship and Miss

Congeniality, which is a special recognition bestowed by a vote of the 11 participants. Each of the winners will receive a trophy, sash, savings bond and cash reward.

Miss Westfair 2010 will represent the Council Bluffs area at the Iowa State Fair Queen’s Pageant in Des Moines in August and she, Miss Leadership and Miss Citizenship will receive scholarships from the West Pottawattamie County Farm Bureau.

All contestants receive complimentary hair and makeup styling from Creative Edge Salon and Spa in preparation for a photo session with Portraits

by Amy. In addition, several area businesses and local residents provide prizes, gifts and other donations.

Rob Graalfs Arena entertains exciting motor line-up An exciting array of motor events will be held at Westfair’s Rod Graalfs Arena. On Tuesday, July 27, Go Kart and Lawn Mower Races will take place at 7 p.m.

The Tractor Pull and Altered Garden Tractor Pull will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 28. Modified garden tractors with souped-up motors will compete in 950 or 1,050-pound weight classes.

On Thursday, July 29 at 7 p.m., the ATV/Motorcycle Horseshoe Drag Races will return. Amateur and professional drivers will maneuver the 300-foot tracks at speeds up to 100mph.

The Skidloader Rodeo sponsored

by Bobcat (free with front gate admission) will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 31.

The always popular Demolition Derby is sure to attract record crowds with a 6 p.m. start on Sunday, August 1. Come early to enjoy the fair beforehand.

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fair’s automotive events, please contact Arlyn Jensen at (402) 651-4455.

For more information about the Skidloader Rodeo, please contact Bobcat of Omaha at (402) 895-6680.

Facts, tickets and sponsorship information Westfair is open to the public Tuesday, July 27 through Sunday, Aug. 1 from 8 a.m. until mid-night. In addition, the 4-H Livestock Market Auction will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 2.

The Westfair grounds are located two miles east of I-80 on Highway 6 (Exit 8) in Council Bluffs.

Gate admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children ages 6 to 12. The Gloriana concert on Saturday is free with gate admission.

Admission to motor events at the Rod Graalfs Arena is an additional $6 per adult and $3 per child ages 6 to 12.

Admission for children 5 and younger is always free at Westfair.

Westfair memberships, which include admission to all arena events, fair exhibits and concerts, are $30 per adult and $10 for children ages 6 to 12.

Memberships are available for purchase at all Council Bluffs Hy-Vee Food Stores and Peoples National Bank locations.

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Special events on Westfair Lawn to entertain families Westfair visitors will flock to the Westfair Lawn to take in entertaining acts including Wildlife Wendy and Her Tropical Birds, Adam Burck’s Royal Bengal Tigers and Jeff Klatt’s Runaway Saws, Thursday, July 29 through Sunday, Aug. 1.

Wildlife Wendy and Her Tropical Birds Wildlife Wendy has traveled the world to perform with her clever tropical friends and this year she will bring them to the West Pottawattamie County Fair. Since 1990, Wendy has worked with exotic animals including marine mammals, large cats, primates, hoof stock, reptiles and birds, and has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, “Pet Star” and “Soap Talk” to showcase her talents.

Wendy’s vivacious personality and energetic audience interaction will please the entire family. Wildlife Wendy and Her Tropical Birds will perform Thursday and Friday at 3, 5 and 7 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday at noon, 2 and 4 p.m. on the Westfair Lawn.

Adam Burck’s Royal Bengal Tigers Adam Burck and his six beautifully exotic feline friends – three white tigers and three golden tigers – will entertain and educate Westfair crowds.

These intelligent endangered creatures with man-eater appetites perform amazing tricks including jumping through hoops of fire and walking on two legs, awing audience members’

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Burck and his Royal Bengal Tigers will perform Thursday and Friday at 3:30, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday at 12:30, 2:30 and 4:30 p.m.

Runaway Saws Jeff Klatt’s Runaway Saws chainsaw tree carving demonstrations are self-proclaimed “art at full throttle.” In one hour or less, Klatt transforms dead trees into living sculptures where they stand. He began his earth friendly performance art demonstrations in 1990.

His portfolio includes animal, bird,

human, insect, whimsical, religious, inanimate still life’s and aquatic sculptures.

Westfair audiences will surely be amazed with what Klatt creates in this rare art form right before their eyes!

Runaway Saws will be presented on the Westfair Lawn with carving taking place intermittently from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Admission to all Westfair Lawn events is free with gate admission. For more information on Westfair, go online to www.westfairevents.com or call (712) 322-3400.

4-H educating and entertaining for community youth in Iowa 4-H offers area youth the opportunity to learn, showcase talents and compete all while entertaining Westfair visitors. 2010 4-H activities will take place on the Westfair Fairgrounds Tuesday, July 27 through Monday, Aug. 2.

The 4-H program provides K-12 youth across Iowa (and beyond) with leadership, citizenship and life skills.

Children and teens from West Pottawattamie County learn skills in more than 100 project areas throughout the year and have the opportunity to compete at Westfair annually.

4-H, which originated in Page County, began as an agricultural teaching program, but has grown to include Science & Technology, Visual Arts, Communications, Food & Nutrition, Theater Arts, Career Exploration, Mechanics and more.

The four “H”s represent “head,” “heart,” “hands” and “health.”

Participants have the chance to earn college scholarships, participate in international exchange programs, attend state and national 4-H confer-

ences and state camps, and more, all with the motto to “make the best better.”

County fair competitions are an opportunity for members of the greater community to see what 4-H participants can do.

New this year, the Ames, Iowa-based 4-H Green Men will be promoting the program by performing mime, dance

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Gloriana to heat up Westfair Amphitheater The Westfair Amphitheater has showcased such well-known country music stars as Lady Antebellum, LeAnn Rimes and Jamey Johnson at the annual county fair. This year, presented by Westfair and Twister 93.3, Gloriana – the American Music Awards’ “Breakthrough Artists” – will take the stage on Saturday, July 31.

Gloriana will delight Westfair audiences with hits from their selftitled debut album (released in August 2009) including “Wild at Heart” and “How Far Do You Wanna Go?” The members of the group – Tom Gossin, Mike Gossin, Rachel Reinert and Cheyenne Kimball – are known for their powerful four-part harmonies.

Gloriana found its start in 2007 when Tom and Mike discovered Rachel in Nashville, Tenn.

Soon, Cheyenne joined the group and they have since collaborated with a number of talented songwriters.

Their debut album reached no. 3 on the Billboard 200 – with their first single topping out at no. 15 on the Billboard Music Charts.

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Gloriana’s vibrant energy and big country sound will be sure to capture local audiences. Amphitheater seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 5:30 p.m. and the concert is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.

Westfair gate admission, which includes the concert on Saturday, July 31, is $5 for adults and $2 for children ages 6 to 12. Children ages 5 and younger will be admitted free to Westfair and the concert. Westfair members will be admitted to the fairgrounds and the concert free of charge.

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2010 4-H Activities at Westfair will begin with the Horse Show on Tuesday, July 27 at 9 a.m. and will feature more than 350 4-H youth who will exhibit and compete daily throughout the Fair, concluding with the Livestock Market Auction at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 2.

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Nine young women vying for 2010 Westfair crown

Jessica Brickey

Anna Jo Cowan

Carrie Hermsen

Sarah Pogge

Emily Prichard

Jessica Brickey, daughter of Cindy and Steve Brickey of Council Bluffs, will be escorted by her brother, Steve Brickey.

Brickey will be a senior at Lewis Central High School this fall. She has been very active within the school system, having participated in softball, swimming, school volleyball and club volleyball.

Brickey has been involved with Student Council, Five Star National Honors Society, yearbook and helped start Cooking for a Cause. She has been elected to Secretary of National Honors Society and managing editor of the 2010-11 Yearbook. She was also awarded “Always Willing to Help Others” on the Yearbook staff.

Brickey also regularly volunteers with Jennie Edmunson Hospital’s Teen Volunteer program – logging over one hundred hours and earning August 2009’s “Teen Volunteer of the Month.”

Jessica is looking forward to attending the Creighton University’s School of Nursing to obtain her bachelor’s degree in nursing, with a minor in Theology.

Brickey’s sponsors are Lanny and Monica Newland of Newland Farms.

Anna Jo Cowan, daughter of Michelle and the late Joe Cowan of Council Bluffs, will be escorted by Alex Dixon, son of Lowell and Darla Dixon of Council Bluffs.

Cowan will be a senior at Abraham Lincoln High School this fall. She plans to attend Creighton University to major in biology and minor in business after graduation. Her ultimate goal is to enter medical school and specialize in orthopedics.

While attending Abraham Lincoln High School, Cowan has been involved in volleyball, basketball, National Honors Society, student council, International Thespian Society, math club, Leadership Academy and been a Talented and Gifted Seminar Student.

Cowan has been an active in the community since the third grade, participating in 4H; volunteering at local nursing homes, Relay for Life, Wings of Hope, Meals on Wheels, the animal shelter and more. Most importantly, she has lobbied for tougher drunk driving regulations. Anna Jo was named The Daily Nonpareil’s “2009 Person of the Year.”

Cowan is sponsored by Tony and Jacque Diez of McDonald’s.

Carrie Hermsen, daughter of Scott and Jill Hermsen of Council Bluffs, will be escorted by Adam Nihsen, son of Ron and Denise Nihsen of Avoca.

Hermsen will be a senior at Abraham Lincoln High School this fall. She has been a member of the dance team, student council (on which she was recently appointed to chair person of Community Service), National Honor Society and Health Occupations Student of America.

Carrie is also active outside of the classroom. She is vice president for the Garner Blue Jays 4-H Club and a member of the West Pottawatomie County Council. She also teaches at Kerri’s Dance Studio and has volunteered with local blood drives, Wings of Hope and numerous other activities.

Hermsen is sponsored by Fareway Grocery Store and Kerri’s Dance Studio.

Sarah Pogge, daughter of Dan and Gail Pogge of Minden, will be escorted

by Ryan Zajic, son of Mike and Kathleen Zajic of McClelland.

Pogge will be a freshman at Iowa State University this fall.

While in high school, Pogge participated in track, cheerleading, National Honor Society, drama productions, concert and chamber choir, math club, yearbook and newspaper, Eucharistic ministry and even traveled to the Dominican Republic. Pogge is an honor roll student, 2009 Cheerleading All-American, winner of the 2010 Rose Marie Kern Cheerleading Award and was on both Homecoming and Prom Courts.

Pogge is also a 10-year member of the Minden Monarchs 4-H club and four-year member of the 4-H County Council. She has volunteered for vacation Bible school, the Special Olympics, and raised money for cancer research.

Pogge is sponsored by Todd Archer Hyundai.

Emily Prichard, daughter of Steven and Beth Prichard of Crescent, will be escorted by Noah Diaz, son of Sharon and Jose Diaz of Council Bluffs.

Prichard will be a senior at St. Albert High School this fall.

Prichard has been active in speech, cheerleading, soccer, and musical productions. She is a three-year honor roll Student, recipient of the Catholic Daughter Essay award and has received state ratings in state speech competition.

This upcoming year, Emily will be the President of her senior class.

Prichard has also volunteered for the St. Patrick’s Day festival, cancer research fundraisers and mini-cheer camps.

Prichard is sponsored by Steven’s Jewelers of Council Bluffs.

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Nine young women vying for Westfair crown

Samantha Schaefer

Kari Ticer

Jazmyne Van Houten

Chelsea Varner

Samantha Schaefer, daughter of Tracy Schaefer of Council Bluffs, will be escorted by her brother, Zachry Schaefer.

Schaefer will be a senior at Lewis Central High School this fall. Throughout high school, she has been a member of the Lewis Central Performing Dance Company, Five Star National Honors Society, and yearbook. Samantha will be design editor of the yearbook staff this upcoming year.

Schaefer has received numerous awards, including three-year honor roll student, Quill and Scroll Yearbook Excellence award, and 2008 member of the All-Iowa Dance Team.

Samantha has also helped organize and volunteer for Relay for Life, the American Heart Association Kick-aThon, and provided summer dance camps.

Schaefer is sponsored by Romano’s True Value Hardware Store and Ridge Family Practice.

Kari Ticer, daughter of Tammy and John Ticer of Council Bluffs, will be escorted by Mitchell Godfrey, son of Mike and Mindy Godfrey of Council Bluffs.

Ticer will be a senior at Treynor High School this fall.

Ticer has been a member of varsity cross country, varsity track, basketball, volleyball, golf, color guard, speech, and participated in a school musical. She is the president of the Junior Optimist Club.

Ticer has received many honors, including National Honors Society, Girls State representative, Youth Appreciation Award from the Optimist Club, high school honor roll, Excellence Team, Student of the Month, second place essay winner for the Optimist Club and more.

Ticer’s volunteer experience extends to mission trips through St. Paul Youth, Kids Against Hunger, the Food Pantry, Sequels Consignment Shop, Hope Net Ministry, Deaf Missions, Vacation Bible School and Open Door Missions.

Ticer is sponsored by Treynor State Bank.

Jazmyne Van Houten, daughter of Dan and Diane Van Houten of Council Bluffs, will be escorted by Dan Van Houten.

Van Houten will be a freshman at College of St. Mary in Omaha, to which she received a scholarship to play soccer.

She will be majoring in applied psychology with human services and plans to minor in sociology.

While attending Abraham Lincoln High School, Jazmyne participated in varsity soccer and was the president of the “Platinum” Club which helps students stay in school and graduate. She earned numerous soccer awards, as well as the Optimist award for her published poem, “Write Touch.”

Van Houten also volunteered for the Salvation Army, discovered her passion for helping others while working at Bethany Lutheran Nursing Home and continues to volunteer by cleaning Prospect Park in Council Bluffs and making donations to a variety of area campaigns.

Van Houten is sponsored by N.P. Dodge.

Chelsea Varner, daughter of Maureen and Maurice Gadbois of Council Bluffs, will be escorted by John Rice, son of Claire Sundrup and Warren Rice of Council Bluffs.

Varner will be attending Briar Cliff University in the fall, double majoring in pre-med and English. She received a women’s soccer scholarship and academic achievement scholarship.

At Abraham Lincoln High School, Varner was a varsity soccer player, Varsity track runner, and participated in cross country and cheerleading.

Varner was an honor roll student and listed among “Who’s Who in Outstanding High School Students.” She was also selected to participate in the People to People Ambassadors program, through which she traveled to Europe.

Varner will be traveling to Honduras to build houses with the Briar Cliff soccer team.

Varner is sponsored by Fike’s Metro Cleaning Supplies of Council Bluffs.

Public can participate in Open Class Open Class Competition affords locals of all ages the opportunity to exhibit items they have made themselves during the past year in a variety of categories.

Open Class activities will take place on the Westfair Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, Aug. 1. Competition is open to any individual not currently registered in 4-H programs. “Open Class is the perfect opportunity for the public to get involved in the county fair,” said Laurie Staton, a volunteer who is coordinating Westfair’s 2010 Open Class registration.

“4-H students work all year to prepare for Westfair and this is an opportunity for others in our community to show their talents, as well.” Exhibition divisions include Horticulture (vegetables, field crops, fruit and fresh flower arrangement), Thread Crafts, Culinary and Creative Arts (photography, woodcrafts and woodworking).

Competitors are segmented into three categories: senior citizen (65 and older), adult (19-64) and youth (18 and under).

Registration for Open Class will begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday, July 31 and will close 15 minutes prior to the division being judged.

Registration fees are $1 per entry.

Entries will be released at 3 p.m. on Aug. 1, and must be picked up by 8 p.m. Those interested in competing are encouraged to complete registration forms in advance.

Information, forms and schedules can be found at www.westfairevents.com/OpenClass or by contacting Laurie at (712) 5453095.

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