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Red dirt band to headline entertainment Casey Donahew Band takes center stage on July 27 at the Lincoln County Fair
The Lincoln County Fair Race will kick off evening events at the Platte Valley Speedway at 7 p.m. on July 24. Several familiar By ANDREW BOTTRELL | abottrell@nptelegraph.com acts will also entertain crowds during The Casey Donahew has been converted the day in the Centenfor the new “Ag Land” Band will headline nial Village. and Albrecht said the this year’s Lincoln Magic Rob will renext step will be County Fair, July 24turn for shows at 10 painting it to look 29, at the Lincoln a.m. and 5 p.m. on County Fairgrounds. like a classic, red July 25-27. Wild Enbarn. The band will take counters Exotic Ani“It’s going to be the stage at 9 p.m. on mal Show will have about 15-20 booths full Saturday, July 27, shows at 11 a.m., 2 with Logan Mize and of educational, p.m. and 4 p.m. on hands-on activities Nashville Reject July 25-27. Wild Enfor kids to come out opening at 7 p.m. and learn about the “Casey Donahew counters will also different aspects of Band is a red dirt have performances at Courtesy photo agriculture and comband. You’re guaran2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on The Casey Donahew Band is a country group based in Burleson, Texas. Donamodities,” she said. teed to have a good July 28. hew and his boys will headline the entertainment at the Lincoln County Fair with a time and have a good “Our mission is to “We’ve always had a provide a place where stage concert at 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 27. party when you go great attendance at see him,” said Ericka people can learn all of them,” Albrecht challenge at the demo day, July 24. The 4-H Albrecht, promotions about agriculture and group from Denver said. “The kids love from 5-7 p.m. on July derby. This year, we’ll bake sale will also be the exotic animals, so animals. Everybody director for the fair. have some minute-to- from 2:30-3:30 p.m. on we keep bringing New to the fair this loves the county fair.” 26. “We’ve put up a new win-it stations that July 24 at the fairAlso new to the fair year will be “Ag them back.” businesses can enter grounds. Judging for this year is the Cham- entertainment pavilLand,” which AlThe String Beans ion,” Albrecht said. into and compete.” the 4-H contests will ber Mixer-Businessbrecht said she is Children’s Concert is “Last year we had a Check-in for 4-Hers begin on the morning man’s Ag Challenge very excited about. businessmen’s ag will begin on Wednes- of July 25. with a dueling piano The old hog barn Please see LINCOLN, Page 4
Table of Contents Lincoln County Fair entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Lincoln County 4-H fair schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 4-H program goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Chase County Fair entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7, 9 2013 Pioneer Farm Family Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13 Frontier County Fair entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Good Neighbor awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-16 Nebraska county fair schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-19
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A demolition derby driver crashes into another car during competition at the 2012 Lincoln County Fair. The demo derby makes a repeat appearance at the fair next month at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 26, at the Lincoln County Raceway.
2013 Lincoln County Fair 4-H schedule
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new to the fair but has performed in North Platte. The group will perform at 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. on July 25-27 in the Centennial Village. “They’ve been seen
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around town. I’ve yet to see them personally, so I’m excited to see that,” Albrecht said. The annual demolition derby will be at the raceway at 7 p.m. on July 26. Nashville Reject will go on stage at 9 p.m. for the free concert following the
demolition derby. “We’ve kind of segregated those two events a little bit because they are a little bit different,” Albrecht said. “The demo derby is a good time, watching cars crash. We’ve had Nashville Rejects for a couple of years now,
and we have a good time. They are a lot of fun.” The Charcoal for Charity dinner will be at 5 p.m. on July 27, with profits going toward Special Olympics. The dueling pianos group will also perform during that dinner.
THURSDAY, JULY 11 Clothing judging day at Mid-Plains Community College 9 a.m. — Modeling clinic 10 a.m.-1 p.m. — Fashion revue judging 1-4 p.m. — Clothing construction judging 7 p.m. — Public fashion revue — Platte River Mall SUNDAY, JULY 21 8:00 a.m. — 4-H Horse Show MONDAY, JULY 22 8 a.m. — 4-H Horse Show WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 8 a.m. to noon — Check in all open class static exhibits 9 a.m. to noon — Check in all 4-H static exhibits: food, clothing, home environment, horticulture and miscellaneous. Items must have been entered by pre-fair entry deadline. 10 a.m. — Interview judging available in 4-H static exhibit areas (except foods) on a first-come basis 2:30-3:30 p.m. — 4-H bake sale at the fairgrounds 4-7 p.m. — 4-H bake sale, Westfield SunMart 5-9 p.m. — All 4-H poultry and rabbit exhibits must be entered at the small animal building 6 p.m. — 4-H hogs will be entered and scanned. THURSDAY, JULY 25 8 a.m. — All 4-H livestock must be in place. 8:30 a.m. — 4-H rabbit show followed by open class 9 a.m. — 4-H poultry show followed by open class; market beef and breeding heifer check-in; 4-H exhibit buildings open to the public; 4-H dog show in the beef arena, followed by agility and open class 10 a.m. — Cookie jar silent auction at Centennial Hall
5 p.m. — Decorated cake challenge 5-6:30 p.m. — 4-H feed 6:30 p.m. — Companion animal show, cats and pets, in the beef arena FRIDAY, JULY 26 8 a.m. — 4-H swine show 9 a.m. — 4-H exhibit buildings open 11 a.m. — 4-H and open class goat show in sheep arena. 1 p.m. — 4-H sheep show followed by open class sheep show and open class sheep show for youth under 8 6 p.m. — 4-H shooting sports competition in the beef arena SATURDAY, JULY 27 8 a.m. — 4-H market heifers, 4-H market steers champion picks; pen of five market steers; beef trail class 9 a.m. — 4-H exhibit building opens Noon — 4-H decorated cake auction, north of the Caboose 3 p.m. — Cookie jar silent auction closes SUNDAY, JULY 28 9 a.m. — Check in stocker feeder calves and bucket calves; 4H exhibit buildings open 10 a.m. — Open class cattle followed by open class bucket calves, 4-H bucket calves; stocker feeder calves; 4-H breeding beef show, cow/calf pairs, beef showmanship, round robin showmanship contest, all in the beef arena. Round robin will include showmanship winners of beef, sheep, swine and goats. 5 p.m. — 4-H exhibit buildings close 5-7 p.m. 4-H exhibits released 11 p.m. — Non 4-H sale livestock released MONDAY, JULY 29 10 a.m. — 4-H livestock sale: swine, sheep, goats, poultry, rabbits, cattle
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4-H goal: Grow the next generation of leaders Organization is country’s largest; Nebraska has 140,000 members By STEVE WILSON | swilson@nptelegraph.com
For Randy Saner, 4-H is all about developing leadership. “We’re trying to grow young leaders,” Saner said. “We’re still the largest youth organization in the country.” Saner is a University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Educator for Lincoln, Logan and McPherson counties, an organization that can trace its roots as far back as 1921. Starting with 54 members in its first year, the program made an impact on the lives of more than 5,200 youth in 2010, and
membership continues to grow in the program. During the upcoming Lincoln County Fair July 21-29, 4-H will again play a major role. Saner said 4-H projects for this year’s fair will take on a more scientific focus. “We’ve always been that way in the past, but we’ll be more so in the future,” Saner said. For example, Saner said 4-H members will not simply be studying beef, but they will also learn about the micro-organisms that affect it such as the symbiotic relationship between
animals and those microorganisms. Saner believes that a more systematic approach is how 4-H members have learned and will continue to do so. “We’ve always been about learning by doing,” he said. Another way in which 4-H is evolving is in lead-
ership development. Saner said members are now teaching workshops as well as other leadership activities, such as helping younger members at the county fair. “Ninety-two percent of 4-H members who graduated from high school in 2012 are pursuing post-secondary education,” Saner said. “Forty eight percent of age-eligible youth are in 4-H in Lincoln County, McPherson has 80 percent, and Logan has 65 percent, which is better than the state average of 1 in 3.” In the future, Saner said he would like to see 4-H become more “mainstream” on a national level. Traditionally, the program has been more closely associated with rural communi-
ties, but he hopes more suburban and urban areas will get involved. He also would like to see increased emphasis in some growing 4-H fields such as GPS, robotics and engineering, as well as more community service involvement including helping with trash pickups and soup kitchens. “We’ve always done community service, but I think we are broadening to a larger audience,” he said. According to UNL Extension, Nebraska 4-H involves about 140,000 youth statewide, with 84 percent saying they believe they have a responsibility to be an active citizen, and 97 percent understanding the value of higher education Please see 4-H, Page 6
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Star-studded lineup planned in Chase County
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Fair in Imperial to offer variety of entertainment By HEATHER JOHNSON | hjohnson@nptelegraph.com
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Many young people in Lincoln County continue to grow into strong leaders through their involvement in 4-H. Kate Axthelm, pictured here with Madeline the chicken, was a 4-H participant at the 2012 Lincoln County Fair.
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for their future. Kathleen Lodl, state 4-H program administrator for Nebraska, agrees that helping young people succeed is central to 4-H’s mission, which has an increased emphasis on science, nutrition, leadership, ag literacy and other areas. “A big area now for us is robotics,” Lodl said. “We ask what is the science behind the projects — what are the genetics behind the animal projects, the nutrition concepts behind a food project, etc. It’s that kind of learning that is going on and is exhibited through whatever scientific project you see at the fair.” Lodl encourages county fairgoers to think about the learning process that’s going on with the 4-H projects they see. To learn more about 4-H activities in Lincoln County and the vicinity, contact Saner at 308-532-2683 or email rsaner2@unl.edu.
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The Chase County Fair is offering a variety of entertainment options this year to please rock, country and Christian music fans. The featured artists include Styx, Laura Story, Justin Moore and The Talbott Brothers. “We were looking to make the Christian concerts bigger, and we did that this year with Laura Story,” said Alex McNair, entertainment chairman. “We’ve always had little family shows with great turnouts. We saw the potential for expansion.”
Laura Story Story will be the first to perform. Her concert is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Aug. 14. According to her biography, Story is both a writer and singer of
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Laura Story will perform on Aug. 14 at the Chase County Fair. She sings contemporary Christian music.
contemporary Christian music. She penned the No. 1 hit, “Indescribable,” which Chris Tomlin recorded in 2004. Story then signed with INO Records and in 2008 Please see CHASE, Page 7
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debuted, “Great God Who Saves,” which won a Dove Award in the inspirational album category. It also earned her two consecutive nominations for Female Vocalist of the Year.
Styx Styx takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 16. Tommy Shaw, James “J.Y.” Young, Lawrence Gowan, Todd Sucherman and Ricky Phillips have performed more live since 1999 than in all the previous years of their careers combined. Two Super Bowl appearances, tours with Def Leppard, Journey, Boston, REO Speedwagon and Bad Company, plus two more studio albums have helped lead to a resurgence in the
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Rock band Styx will make an appearance at the Chase County Fair on Aug. 16. The group is behind the hits, Come Sail Away, Renegade, Blue Collar Man and Fooling Yourself.
band’s popularity. According to the band’s biography, Styx first gained strength in the 1970s. The band’s second album, “Lady” got substantial airplay in late ’74 and quickly shot to No. 6 on the singles chart, as “Styx II”
was certified gold. Most of their subsequent albums throughout the late ’70s earned at least platinum certification. They spawned such hit singles as “Come Sail Away,” “Renegade,”
The Talbott Brothers will open for country crooner Justin Moore at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 17. According to the band’s biography, The Talbott Brothers play Americana-rock music. They have been touring nationally ever since writing and recording their debut album, “Leaving Courtesy photo Home” in 2012. Their sophomore album was The Talbott Brothers will return to their hometown of recorded with Tone Imperial on Aug. 17 to open for country star Justin Tree Audio, LLC in Moore. They have toured nationally since writing and May. It will be availrecording their debut album, Leaving Home, in 2012. able this summer. “They grew up in Imperial, and their “Blue Collar Man” and “We’ve done the “Fooling Yourself.” classic rock shows for parents still live here,” The 1981 album, “Par- years, but we’re really McNair said. “They fill the house when adise Theater,” belooking forward to they come here, came the biggest hit of these guys,” McNair they’re very popular the group’s career, sell- said. “Styx has an in this area and are ing more than 3 milawesome light show lion copies in a 3-year — as big as their muperiod. sic.” Please see CHASE, Page 9
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Justin Moore will take the stage at the Chase County Fair on Aug. 17. He’s known for his hit songs, Small Town USA, Backwoods and Til My Last Day. Courtesy photo
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getting better known wherever they go.”
Justin Moore Moore draws from real life experiences. He sings about rural America in his No. 1 hit, “Small Town USA.” He also sings about a “rifle in a gun rack hanging in the back glass” from his Top 5 hit, “Backwoods,” because that’s the way it is in his hometown where he learned to hunt, fish, tend cattle and work the fields. Moore released his first album, self-titled “Justin Moore,” in 2009. He spent 2009-10 touring with some of the biggest names in country music, including Trace Adkins, Hank Williams Jr., Lynyrd Skynyrd, Brad Paisley, Brooks and Dunn, Miranda Lambert and Darius Rucker. In 2011, he signed on for the “Flatts Fest Tour” with Rascal Flatts. In 2012, he toured with both Blake Shelton and Eric Church. Moore’s sophomore album,
“Outlaws Like Me,” debuted at No. 1 upon it’s release nationwide on June 21, 2011. It quickly landed him his second No. 1. His first love song, “Til My Last Day,” became his third No. 1 in Dec. 2012. Both of his albums reached gold status within a month of each other last year. “A lot of people are excited for Justin to be at the fair,” McNair said. “He has remained true to his roots and still sounds country. So many artists are getting more mainstream.”
Tickets According to McNair, tickets for all the concerts will go on sale on June 21 at a cost of $22.50. From June 28 until the days of the shows, the price for grandstand seating will be $32.50 and standing room will be $27.50. The price of admission will jump up again at the gates to $32.50 for standing room and $37.50 for seats in the grandstands. Tickets for all the concerts will be available for purchase online at www.chasecountyfair.com.
Centennial Village Magic Rob @ 10am and 5 pm Wild Encounters Exotic Animal Show @ 11am, 2pm, 4pm String Beans Children's Concert @ 1pm, 3pm, 6pm 1pm-2:45pm The Rascal Show @ Bandshell 3pm-4:45pm Dan Dobson & Friends @ Bandshell 5:00 pm-7:00 pm Chamber Mixer-Businessman's Ag Challenge w/ Michael & Amy Dueling Pianos Show @ Entertainment Pavilion 5pm-6pm The Gary Phipps Show @ Bandshell 5:00 pm Gates @ Raceway open with Beer Garden
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Centennial Village Magic Rob @ 10 am and 5 pm Wild Encounters Exotic Animal Show @ 11 am, 2pm, 4pm String Beans Children's Concert @ 1pm, 3pm, 6pm 1pm-2:45pm The Rascal Show @ Bandshell 3pm-4:45pm Flatrock Irregulars @ Bandshell 5pm-6pm eRoy - JB and Vodoo Man @ Bandshell 7:00 pm LCAS Team Sort @ Great Western Arena
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5:00 pm - Gates @ Raceway Open with Beer Garden 7:00 pm - LINCOLN COUNTY FAIR RACE @ RACEWAY
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2013 Fair Entertainment Events
MONDAY, JULY 22: 4-H Horse Show 8:00 a.m. English Jump Classes Hunter Under Saddle (English Pleasure) Hunt Seat Equitation (English Equitation) Reining Poles Barrels
Halter Showmanship Western Pleasure Horsemanship 2 Year Old Snaffle Bit Trail
SUNDAY, JULY 21: 4-H Horse Show 8:00 a.m.
Mid-Plains Community College 9:00 a.m. Modeling Clinic 10:00-1:00 p.m. Fashion Revue Judging 1:00-4:00 p.m. Clothing Construction Judging 7:00 p.m. Public Fashion Revue - North Platte River Mall
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Daily attractions include: Video game trailer, Movie Night, Dunk Tank, AgLand Education Tent (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday), Face Painting, Game & Parks activities and numerous craft vendors.
3:00 pm - RANCH RODEO @ GREAT WESTERN BANK ARENA
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4-H Swine Show All beef animals must be removed from tie outs. 4-H Exhibit Buildings Open. 4-H & Open Class Goat Show in Sheep Arena. 4-H Sheep Show followed by Open Class Sheep Show & Open Class Sheep Show for youth less than 8 years of age as of Jan. 1. 4-H Shooting Sports Competition-Beef Arena, South of Caboose. 4-H buildings close. Curfew in animal barns and tie outs until 5:00 a.m.
FRIDAY, JULY 26:
5:00-6:30 p.m. 4-H Feed 6:30 p.m. Companion Animal Show (Cats and Pets) in Beef Arena. 9:00 p.m. 4-H buildings close. 11:00 p.m. Curfew in animal barns and tie outs until 5 a.m.
Centennial Village Wild Encounters @ 2 pm, 4 pm 11am-1:45pm The Gary Phipps Show @ Bandshell Noon Harvest Christian Fellowship Sloppy Joe Feed and Sermon 1:00 pm Toad & Turtle Race 2:00 pm Country Showdown 2:00 pm KID'S MUTTON BUSTIN & RANCH RODEO @ GREAT WESTERN BANK ARENA
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Centennial Village Magic Rob @ 10am and 5 pm Wild Encounters Exotic Animal Show @ 11am, 2pm, 4pm String Beans Children's Concert @ 1pm, 3pm, 6pm 9:00 am Mud Volleyball tournament (north side of Fairgrounds) 12:30 pm Mid Nebraska Pedal Pullers - Kid's Tractor Pull (Registration begins @ 11:30) 1pm-2:45 pm The Flatrock Irregulars @ Bandshell 3:00 pm Beer Garden opens @ Entertainment Pavilion 3pm-4:45pm Joel Warren @ Bandshell 5:00 pm Iron Horse Poker Run - ending at Fairgrounds 5:00 pm "CHARCOAL FOR CHARITY" W/DUELING PIANOS (PROFITS TO SPECIAL OLYMPICS) 5pm-6pm The Gary Phipps Show @ Bandshell 7:00 pm CASEY DONAHEW BAND (9 pm) featuring Logan Mize and Nashville Reject (7 pm) @ Great Western Bank Arena
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All 4-H livestock must be in place. 4-H Rabbit Show followed by Open All beef animals must be removed from tie outs. 4-H Poultry Show followed by Open. Market Beef & Breeding Heifer check-in. 4-H Exhibit Buildings open to the public. 4-H Dog Show, Beef Arena, followed by Agility (4-H & Open) and Open Class Dog
10:00 a.m. Cookie Jar Silent Auction begins Centennial Hall 5:00 p.m. Decorated Cake Challenge- Teams will be notified of specific order.
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the grounds and must be on the grounds by either the last time available to check in or by 8:00 a.m. Thurs. morning, whichever is earlier for your specific exhibit. These four species will receive a pre-fair letter specifically outlining times for arrival at the grounds, check-in, weigh-in, scanning and/or inspection times. Weigh in times may be different this year due to procedural changes. 8:00-Noon Check in all Open Class Static Exhibits 9:00-Noon Check in all 4-H Static Exhibits-Food, Clothing, Home Environment, Horticulture and Miscellaneous (all exhibits other than livestock and animals). Items must have been entered by pre-fair entry deadline. 10:00 a.m. Interview Judging is available in 4-H static exhibit areas (except foods) on a first come basis. If you would like to participate, a signup sheet will be available at entry check-in. 2:30-3:30 p.m. 4-H Bake Sale at the Fairgrounds 4:00-7:00 p.m. 4-H Bake Sale-Westfield SunMart 5:00-9:00 p.m. All 4-H poultry and rabbit exhibits must be entered at the Small Animal Building. 6:00 p.m. 4-H hogs will be entered and scanned. 11:00 p.m. Curfew in animal barns and timeouts until 5:00 a.m. All beef animals must be removed from tie outs. Check in Stocker Feeder Calves and Bucket Calves. 4-H Exhibit Buildings Open. Open Class cattle followed by: Open Class Bucket Calves 4-H Bucket Calves Stocker Feeder Calves 4-H Breeding Beef Show, Cow/Calf Pairs, Beef Showmanship, Round Robin Showmanship Contest, Beef Arena 30 minutes after the conclusion of the Beef Show. Round Robin will include showmanship winners of beef, sheep, swine and goats. 4-H Exhibit Buildings close. 4-H exhibits released. Non 4-H Sale livestock released. Curfew in animal barns and tie outs until 5:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m. 4-H LIVESTOCK SALE: Swine, Sheep, Goats, Poultry, Rabbits, followed by Cattle.
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Beef Trail Class - Class details will be posted on Beef Arena bulletin board. All beef animals must be removed from tie outs. 4-H Exhibit Building opens. 4-H DECORATED CAKE AUCTIONNorth of Caboose Cookie Jar Silent Auction closes. Please make arrangements to pick up your jar. 4-H buildings close. Curfew in animal barns and tie outs until 5:00 a.m.
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Century-old farms earn Pioneer awards Ak-Sar-Ben, Farm Bureau, fair managers to honor 112 families from 56 counties Telegraph staff reports The Knights of AkSar-Ben Foundation and the Nebraska Fair Managers Association, along with the Nebraska Farm Bureau, announce the 112 honorees from 56 counties for the 2013 Pioneer Farm Family Awards. In order to qualify for this distinction, members of the same family must have owned a parcel of land consecutively
for at least 100 years. Since its inception 60 years ago, more than 8,000 families have been granted this award from across the region. Each honoree receives an engraved plaque and gatepost marker as permanent recognition of this milestone. The awards are presented during the annual county fair in which the land is located. Following is a listing of the recipients
by county: Adams: Vicki L. Weseman and Randall A. Kennedy, Juniata Arthur: Marv and Theo Walz, Arthur; Robert McElhinney, Arthur Brown: Dave and Ronda Sherman, Johnson Buffalo: George H. Keens, San Pedro; Betebenner and Sidwell Land and Cattle Co. Inc, Gibbon; Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Loeffelholz, Pleasanton Burt: Eugene and
Carol Johnson, West Point; Robert W. Gill, Tekamah Butler: Ray G. Stouffer, Cheyenne; Arnold and Mary Ann (Potter) Vandenberg, Brainard Cass: Alvina Blaikie, Lincoln; Joann L. Moore,
don; One Bar Inc., Cody; Elvin Adamson Trust, Marvin Adamson, Ryan Adamson, Jeff Adamson, Cheryl Ravansroft, Janie Bennett and Marje Harris, Nenzel Clay: JoAnn Meyer, Grand Island Colfax: Frances Makousky and Daniel Makousky, Howells; Frances Makousky, Howells; Calvin and Laurie Urban, Clarkson Cuming: Merlyn Smith, Pender; Loren and Dodie Jahnke, West Point; Gene H. Toelle, Beemer Plattsmouth Custer: Wayne and Cedar: Randy Debra Slingsby, ArcaWortmann, Hartingdia ton; Clarice Holm, Dawes: Ida SeeHartington; Gary and grist, Whitney Cindy Graham, HartDawson: Mike and ington Suzanne Wendorff, Cherry: Donald Tim and Cindy Kime, Derby; Steve and Beth Kime, GorPlease see FARMS, Page 13
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Tiny town of Stockville draws big-name band Confederate Railroad to perform at Frontier Co. Fair
American country rock band Confederate Railroad will appear at the Frontier County Fair in Stockville on Saturday, July 20.
By DIANE WETZEL | dwetzel@nptelegraph.com
Each year at fair time, the sleepy village of Stockville comes to life. The 2013 fair will kick off on July 18 and run through July 21. According to the 2010 census, there are 32 people who call the town home. Located on U.S. Highway 18 in the heart of Frontier County, Stockville is the Frontier County seat. Frontier County is unique because it has two official county fairs, according to
Stockville Fair Board treasurer Regina Andrijeski. The other is in Eustis on the other side of the county. The Eustis Corn & Fair Show will be Aug. 8-10. “We get 60 percent of ag society tax dollars and Eustis gets 40 percent,” said Andrijeski, who also serves as Frontier County assessor. “They do their own thing and we do ours. Each is different enough to make them unique and people can enjoy both of them. I think there is only one
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other county in Nebraska who has two fairs.” Despite its small size, Stockville is rich in Nebraska history. Organized in 1872 by W.L. McClary as the county seat, the town grew as homesteaders began to arrive. It served as a trading center for ranchers in the south central area of the state. Nearby Medicine Creek served as an important waterway between the Republican and Platte rivers, first for migrating In-
dian tribes, then for soldiers from Fort McPherson, according to a history written by Bernard Logan on the University of Nebraska website. (www.casde.unl.edu.) Notables who argued cases in Frontier County Court in Stockville included Frank Morrison, former governor of Nebraska, Ralph Brooks, also former governor, and Robert Van Pelt, who became Nebraska’s senior federal judge. After the railroad
bypassed the town, it continued to grow as the county seat. The frame courthouse, built in 1889, continues to serve the residents of Frontier County, although most of the employees live in nearby Curtis. North of the courthouse, the Stockville Fairgrounds will be the site of lots of fun fair action, Andrijeski said. “Thursday night will be team penning and the demolition derby is on Friday,” she said. “Saturday will feature the free barbecue and the concerts. It will end with the rodeo on Sunday.” Last year’s heat hurt attendance, she said.
“The demolition derby continues to grow. That night is one of the biggest nights,” she said. “One thing we as a board do is sell sponsorships, and that has been a huge hit. That’s the only way we can continue to have a fair. We get a huge response and support through those.” Confederate Railroad will perform for the Saturday night concert. Debuting in the early 1990s, the country rock bank is known for its Grammy winning single, “Trashy Women.” “Once you start hearing their songs, you recognize them.” Andrijeski said. “I think they will put on a really great show.” The fair board is hoping to book a second band to follow Confederate Railroad. “We are hoping to bring some younger people in for the concerts,” she said. “ This year’s fair will mark the 127th year of the fair in Stockville. “That is many years of tradition, and many generations who have attended,” Andrijeski said. “That makes it fun and unique. It is the social event of the year for many people.”
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Good Neighbors recognized for unselfish deeds Ak-Sar-Ben, World-Herald present 13 awards to those who give their time, talents Telegraph staff reports
organizations. Angie has also served as the The Knights of Akmusical director for Sar-Ben Foundation several local churches and the Omaha World- and Morrill County Herald have antheater productions. nounced the 69th anShe has been a pernual Good Neighbor former in Yes Ma’am Award recipients. Singers for seven The Good Neighbor years, providing USOawards recognize instyle entertainment to dividuals from Neveterans and many braska and western community functions. Iowa who have perAbove all, Angie is a formed neighborly strong community acts and deeds unadvocate and leader, selfishly without per- promoting new busisonal gain. nesses and growth in The 13 recipients Bayard. She was the represent 12 Nebraska 2011 recipient of the counties. Later this Bayard Community year, award winners Service Award. will be recognized at Patrick and Julie their local county fair Bruning, Bancroftwith a certificate and Cuming County a Good Neighbor lapel Patrick and Julie pin. Bruning are happy to The Good Neighbor help with whatever is Award program is just needed. During the one of several recoglong winter, they pronition programs the vide snow-clearing Knights of Ak-Sarservice to elderly Ben Foundation offers neighbors who otheras part of its mission wise would not be “to leverage collective able to leave their business leadership to homes. Both willingbuild a more prosper- ly volunteer for this ous Heartland.” and do not accept any Individuals receivform of payment. The ing the award and the couple always steps reasons for their sein to lend a hand lection are as follows: when asked. Angie Hoff, BaResidents of yard-Morrill County Park Avenue EsAngie Hoff has tates, Lexingtonserved as an officer Dawson County for Bayard’s Chimney The residents at Rock Pioneer Days Park Avenue Estates committee for 12 are wonderful neighyears, and for the past bors. They stop in to seven years, she has check on each other been a board chairregularly and go out man. She organizes of their way to put fundraising for the others at ease. They committee as well as often bring coffee to their fellow residents other local and civic
and assist each other with filling out weekly menus. Helen White, Thedford-Thomas County
Helen White is a professional volunteer in the Thedford community and works as curator of the local museum. She is always willing to step in when others are overburdened and never hesitates to help wherever needed. She frequently takes on the role of chauffeur to the elderly residents of Thedford who are no longer able to drive. Helen is not only a valuable community member, but is a fan-
tastic friend. She is always available to assist those in need and always knows the best words of comfort and advice. Richard Newton, Hartington-Cedar County Richard Newton is a farmer who always steps in when necessary. Every winter, he takes on the responsibility of assisting elderly neighbors in the area with snow removal and checking in on their well being. This year he helped
move a neighbor family several hundred miles away when their safety was at risk and helped them get settled in a new environment. Richard also volunteers around the community and has served on the county fair board for more than 20 years, the last 10 as president. He is known for his willingness to go above and beyond to help those in need. Please see AWARD, Page 16
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Ron Meints, David Conelly, Craig Hoffman, Cody Brooks, Butch Sellman, Chris Garrett, Chadron-Dawes County In 2012, when more than 170,000 acres in the Nebraska Pine Ridge area was consumed by wildfire, Ron Meints, David Conelly, Craig Hoffman, Cody Brooks, Butch Sellman and Chris Garrett organized efforts to provide 6,000 steel posts as relief to area property owners being affected by the fires. These men also provided transportation for distribution of these posts to area residents. Lacy Willey, Todd Semroska, Sharon Semroska, John Herren, Herren Brothers Lumber,
Harrison-Sioux County When more than 170,000 acres of Nebraska Pine Ridge area was consumed by wildfires, Lacy Willey, Todd Semroska, Sharon Semroska, John Herren and Herren Brothers Lumber stepped up to help out. They provided 5,000 steel posts as relief to property owners who had lost more than 650 miles of fencing to the fires. They assisted in organizing efforts to obtain the posts and in distributing them to residents. Rick Burleigh, Vern Terrell, Jerod Petersen, Jim Krotz, Steven Willnerd, RushvilleSheridan County With more than 170,000 acres of Nebraska’s Pine Ridge area consumed by wildfire in 2012, Rick Burleigh, Vern Terrell, Jerod Petersen,
COUNTY FAIRS 2013 Jim Krotz and Steven Willnerd answered the call to help. Together, they organized efforts to obtain and distribute 7,000 steel posts to area residents who had lost more than 650 miles of fencing in the fires. Doris Nuss, Minatare-Scottsbluff County Doris Nuss is a friendly neighbor who is always willing to help. She is an unpaid caregiver to a disabled woman and helps her weekly with errands, reading, shopping and anything else necessary. She frequently stops in to check on neighbors and catch up on their daily lives, always making them feel special. She goes out of her way to help whenever someone needs her. Mike Nuss, Minatare-Scottsbluff County Mike Nuss per-
forms community service on a regular basis and has volunteered in several community events including church banquets, fundraisers for cancer patients and community days. As an auctioneer, he is involved with all types of events including county fair, 4-H and FFA sales and always helps in any way possible. Mike is the recipient of several county, state and national awards. Robert “Bob” Terpsma, BennetLancaster County Bob Terpsma is always willing to help out his neighbors. He plows gardens, clears snow from driveways and hauls loads of compost for anyone who needs help. Bob also shares his garden harvest with neighbors and lends out his equipment whenever someone asks.
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Boone County Fair and Rodeo July 6-10 Boone County Fairgrounds 2616 Fairgrounds Road, Albion 402-395-9979 Admission: Free
Fremont 4-H Fair July 10-13 Christensen Field, Fremont 402-727-2775 Admission: Free Clay County Fair July 11-14 Under the water tower, Clay Center 402-762-3644
Franklin County Fair July 6-10 Highway 136 thru Franklin, flashing light Jefferson County Fair center of town, three July 11-14 blocks south, follow sign 56885 PWF Road, Fairto fairgrounds, Franklin. bury 308-425-6250 402-729-5792 4-H club and FFA livestock competitions and Nemaha County Fair awards, livestock scramJuly 11-14 bles, tractor pulls, live enNinth and J streets, tertainment, dances and a free barbeque along with Auburn arts, crafts, cooking and 402-274-3342 baking competitions. Dakota-Thurston County Platte County Fair Fair and Rodeo July 10-14 July 13-20 Platte County Ag SociSouth Sioux City Fairety-Ag Park off of Highgrounds way 81, Columbus Off Highway 77, follow 402-564-0133 signs-South Sioux City Outdoor beer garden: Admission and parking: Wednesday, July 11-SunFree day, July 15 Madison County Fair and Rodeo July 9-14 Madison 402-454-2144 Admission: General admission fun pass $30 Three nights of concerts, exhibits and food. Hall County Fair July 10-14 Fonner Park-700 E. Stolley Park Road, Grand Island 308-382-4515 Concerts, rides, 4-H events, live entertainment.
Fillmore County Fair July 13-18 Highway 41 west to Fifth Street and continue North, Geneva 402-759-4811 Kearney County Ag Society Fair July 13-18 Kearney County Fairgrounds North of Minden on Highway 10, Kearney 308-832-0645 Admission: Free Please see FAIRS, Page 17
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Furnas County Fair July 15-20 North Ninth St., Beaver City 308-268-4018 Butler County Fair July 16-21 Butler County Fairgrounds 62 L St., David City 402-367-3551 Saline County Fair July 16-21 Tuxedo Park, Crete 402-947-2006 Admission: Free Livestock shows, rodeo, racing and more. Adams County Fair July 17-21 Adams County Fairgrounds 947 S. Baltimore, Hastings 402-462-3247 or 888462-FAIR
Sherman County Fair July 19-24 Highway 92, Loup City 308-745-0444 Phelps County Fair July 20-25 1308 Second St., Holdrege 308-995-6319 4-H competition and exhibits, Sunday-family night, Monday-free BBQ Sheridan County Fair and Rodeo July 21-27 East Third Street, Gordon 308-282-0662 Exhibits, rodeos, parade, country western entertainment and more. Thomas County Fair July 23-28 Thedford 308-645-2646 Buffalo County Fair July 24-29 3807 Ave. N-SE corner
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Nebraska Big Rodeo Red Willow County Fair July 24-27 July 24-28 NE Highways 11 and 19, Near intersection of Burwell Dundy County Fair West fifth and O streets, 308-346-5010 or 308McCook July 24-28 348-2204 308-345-4650 South of Main St., Homemaking and liveacross the railroad tracks, stock exhibits, agricultural Hamilton County Fair Benkelman machinery, commercial July 25-28 308-423-2021 or 308vendors and more. Eighth and A streets, 423-5432 Aurora Pawnee County Fair 402-694 –FAIR or 402Gage County Fair July 24-27 363-1649 and Expo Pawnee City July 24-28 Lincoln County Fair 402-852-2200 July 25-29 Logan and Scott streets, Lincoln County FairBeatrice Polk County Fair grounds 402-223-FAIR or 402July 24-28 5015 W. Highway 30, 223-3247 N. Blvd., Osceola North Platte Admission: $4 402-747-8917 308-534-8191 Wayne County Fair A showcase of Lincoln Garfield County Fair July 24-28 County along with acJuly 24-27 Highway 35, Wayne complishments in agriculNE Highways 11 and 19, 402-375-5531 ture, 4-H and youth activiBurwell ties. 308-346-5010 or 308Colfax County Fair 348-2204 July 25-28 Webster County Fair Homemaking and liveLeigh and Rodeo stock exhibits, agricultural 402-892-3520 or 402July 25-27 machinery display, com487-2254 West on North Railway, mercial vendors and Admission and parking: North on Crescent, more. Free Bladen
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402-756-1024 Admission: $12 adults, age 12 and under $4 Washington County Fair July 26-31 Highway 30, Arlington 402-478-4900 4-H, exhibit building, parade Sunday, antique tractor pull Custer County Fair July 27-Aug. 1 1710 Cherokee Lane, Broken Bow 308-870-2493 Exhibits, entertainment and more Morrill County Fair July 27-Aug. 3 Highway 88 South, Bridgeport 308-641-6104 Nuckolls County Fair July 27-31 Nelson 402-225-2092 Please see FAIRS, Page 18
Cedar County Fair July 17-21 88266 564 Ave., Hartington 402-254-6821 Hitchcock County Fair July 17-21 Railroad and Wyoming streets, Culbertson 308-276-2258 Livestock shows, bicycle rodeo, stock car racing Pierce County Fair July 17-21 Pierce 402-329-4327 Monster truck and motorcycle stunt show, Nebraska bush pullers, tractor pulls, bull-a-rama Frontier County Stockville Fair July 18-21 Highway 18, Stockville 308-367-5402 Howard County Agricultural Fair July 18-21 One mile north on Highway 281, St. Paul 308-754-8065 4-H and open class, bull penning
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Dixon County Fair July 28-31 Newcastle 402-584-2232 or 402355-2686 Admission: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday $8 Children, under 10 years of age free. Season ticket-$15. Open class team horses, team penning, watermelon feed for 4-Hers, kiddie tractor pull, garden tractor pull Cheyenne County Fair and Rodeo July 28-Aug. 3 10955 Highway 30, Sidney 308-254-5960 Rodeo, bull riding, exhibits and more. Saunders County 4-H Fair July 28-Aug. 4 Wahoo 402-432-2556 Valley County Fair July 28-Aug. 4 801 S St., Ord 308-728-5071 4-H, open class
Harlan County Fair July 28-Aug. 1 Harlan County Fairgrounds Orleans 308-473-7045 Admission and parking: free 4-H and FFA livestock shows and static exhibits, free entertainment, free beef barbecue, pig wrestling, livestock sale and 4-H recognition program Merrick County Agricultural Fair July 29-31 Fairgrounds Road west, Central City 308-940-0009 4-H, livestock, entertainment Antelope County Fair July 30-Aug. 4 Riverside Park, Neligh 402-887-5252 Hooker County Fair July 31-Aug. 4 NE Highway 2, Mullen 308-546-7311 Exhibits, livestock shows and more. Sarpy County Fair July 31-Aug. 4 5 miles south of Omaha,
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Wheeler County Fair Aug. 1-4 Bartlett 308-654-3000 or 308654-3210 Seward County Fair Aug. 1-4 500 N. 14th St., Seward 402-643-3602
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Deuel County Fair Aug. 7-10 Chappell 308-874-5033 Burt County Fair 4-H, local bands on FriAug. 2-6 Burt County Fairgrounds day and Saturday night 505 W. Fulton, Oakland Keith County Fair 402-685-5540 Aug. 7-11 Admission: Free Keith County Fairgrounds Dawes County Fair Ogallala Aug. 2-9, 308-284-6952 North Main Street, Admission: $20 in adChadron Gosper County Fair vance or $25 at the gate 308-432-5206 Aug. 1-3 Ticket Info: pick up at 4-H exhibitors and open Elwood will call window, not class 308-785-2716 mailed Entertainment and more Entertainment, exhibits, Box Butte County parade and more. Aug. 4-11 Lancaster County Fair 1100 Niobrara Ave., Loup County Fair Aug. 1-10 Hemingford Aug. 7-10 Lancaster Events Center 308-487-5223 Town Square, Taylor 4100 N. 84th St., Lincoln 308-214-0618 402-467-2537 Greeley County 4-H night is Thursday, Admission and parking: Agricultural Society Fair livestock shows FridayFree Aug. 5-7 Saturday, Kid’s day FriSpalding Park, Spalding day, free stage show and Nance County Fair 308-497-2263 dance; Saturday, grand Aug.1-5 parade- 7 p.m., Saturday Cass County Fair Fullerton Aug. 6-10 308-536-2500 Rock County Weeping Water Agricultural Fair 402-267-5120 or 402Scottsbluff County Fair Aug. 7-11 234-7288 Bassett Aug. 1-10 Admission: Free 402-684-3472 Highway 26 west to Parade, exhibits, rodeo, 22nd Avenue, south to Holt County Fair BBQ, antique tractor pull 13th Street, right, Mitchell Aug. 6-10 and more. 308-623-1828 Southwest corner of York County Fair town, Chambers Kimball County Fair Aug. 1-4 402-482-5844 Aug. 7-12 York County FairOne block south of grounds Cherry County Fair Highway 30 on High North Lincoln Avenue, Aug. 7-11 School St. and Sixth St., York Valentine Kimball 888-SEE-YORK 402-376-1699 308-235-5027
Cuming County Fair Aug. 8-11 West Point 402-372-5877 Admission: $7 adult $2 Age 10-15 Age 9 & under free if accompanied by an adult. Season tickets $21 adults, $6 children Eustis Fair and Corn Show Aug. 8-10 Eustis 308-785-7882 Knox County Fair Aug. 8-11 612 1/2 E. Main St., Bloomfield 402-373-4615 Featuring big names in music, agricultural displays, and more. Thayer County Fair Aug. 8-10 Deshler 402-200-1267 Exhibit buildings, races, cattle penning, parade Chase County Fair and Expo Aug. 11-18 560 Park St., Imperial 800-472-3247 or 308882-5260 Admission: Free Western Nebraska largest fair with events including live concerts by top country artists, exhibits and more. Parade Otoe County Fair Aug. 11-14 Corner of First and Plum, Syracuse 402-269-3333 Please see FAIRS, Page 19
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Stanton County Fair Aug. 14-18 Stanton 402-439-2003 Admission: Super Saver Season Pass $15, Daily Children 12 and Under Free, Adults 13 and Up $10. Ticket Info: Advance ticket price: $10 for a book of 30 Concerts, tractor pull and other fair events. Grant County Fair and Rodeo Aug. 15-18 Two miles east on NE Highway 2, Hyannis 308-458-2579 NSRA approved rodeo, parade, BBQ, livestock shows and more. Johnson County Fair Aug. 16-18 Highway 136 or First Street, Tecumseh 402-335-7050 4-H judging, grandstand shows, antique tractor
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Brown County Fair and Rodeo Aug. 30-Sept. 2 Johnstown 402-387-1645 Admission: Free Cowboys and cowgirls from Nebraska and nearby states compete in the MSRA/NSRA sanctioned three day rodeo. Richardson County Free Fair Sept. 12-14 718 Grand Ave., 1034 Fourth St. east off Highway 105, Humboldt 402-862-2072 Parade every morning at 11 a.m., entertainment daily at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. in the park, D.C. Lynch carnival rides and concessions around the square of the town. Competitive exhibits are on the fairgrounds of beef, dairy, sheep, goats, horses. Douglas County Fair Sept. 26-29 Century Link Center, Omaha 402-554-9600