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Celebrate year #166 at the Calhoun County Fair Agriculture was foremost in the minds of Calhoun
County’s settlers...hence the beginnings of regional fairs
which have been held for over a century and a half.
Chief Phineas Pamptopee and Mackey Shogequett of the Calhoun County Potawatomi Tribe, at the Calhoun County Fair in 1908.
The 2014 Calhoun County fair celebrates 166 years of exhibiting the pride and talents of county residents of all ages.
The first fairs were held in various locations in the city until 1848 when the Calhoun County Agricultural Society reorganized the event and held the new 1849 gathering on Capital Hill (now known as the fairgrounds) and made it a yearly event. Everyone loved the Fair! Wheel of Fortune, side shows, prize exhibits, produce, livestock, horse rac-
ing, games and much more. It became one of the main social gatherings of the year. It was often the only time people in the more rural areas got a chance to see old friends. Balloon ascensions, daredevil acts... all became a part of “The Fair.” Marshall High School’s first football game was played at the fairgrounds in 1894; the schools’ inexperi-
enced team was defeated by Olivet College, 60-0. Throughout the 1950s and the 60s, the fair grew and prospered. The gradual addition of new and bigger mechanical rides, demolition derbies, big name entertainers and “Girlie Shows,” added to the already immense entertainment of the county’s masses. Things were good and memories were made.
Small Animal Auction is Wednesday The 2014 Small Animal Auction is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 13, 6 p.m. Order of sale is rabbits, dairy starter calves, goats, poultry. 4-H members count on individuals and businesses to make the event a success. As with Friday’s Large Animal Auction, the event will take place in the covered arena.
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More about the Midway New to Calhoun County this year is TJ Schmidt & Company, a family owned and operated Michigan-based carnival. Schmidt has an established reputation for providing superior quality shows, rides, games, specialty foods and customer amenities. Trained staff and management team members will be on site to help you and your family have a fun (and safe) time.
Wednesday Evening and Friday Afternoon We’re proud to be part of these events and ask you to show your appreciation for these fine young people by offering a winning bid at the auction sales.
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Calhoun County Fair begins with selection of royalty In mid-August, Calhoun County is treated to its annual fair. For 166 years, 4-H members, carousel riders, and area neighbors have turned the fairgrounds into a colorful, magical place.
Kicking-off the yearly celebration is the Calhoun County Fair King and Queen Contest. The fun begins at 1 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 10 in the grandstand.
The 2013 Fair King and Queen and court. Who will be crowned this year?
It’s a bird -it’s a plane -it’s motocross!
On Friday, Aug. 15, the 2014 Calhoun County Fair will host one of its premiere events, the Large Animal Auction. As in year's past, Friday's sale will see the participation of hundreds of buyers, viewers, 4-H members SJO motocross comes to the grandstand on Thursday, Aug. and livestock exhibitors. 14, at 6 p.m. Spectators can enjoy motorcycles racing over Held in the covered arena, mounds of dirt, providing all the action...the thrills and spills order of sale is beef, swine, of racing. sheep.
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the fun of the fair. Fairgoers love their annual departure from the daily routine and feel deprived if any of these things are missing. Giving all of this meaning, however, are the hundreds of 4-H club members for whom the annual county fair represents the accomplishment of clearly defined goals, worked toward over many
4-H Creed I pledge: My Head to clearer thinking, My Heart to greater loyalty, My Hands to larger service, and My Health to better living, For my club, my community, my country, and my world. months. During Fair Week, 2014, as you watch the 4-Hers at the fair, you will see a special maturity on their faces, one that reflects their knowing they’ve done their best.
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Champions to show their work The Show of Champions begins at noon the last Saturday of fair, Aug. 16, in the covered arena. 2014 4-H winners will show rabbits, poultry, cavy, horses, swine, dairy starter calves, beef, goats, dogs and sheep.
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Lena Yaudes Boys & Girls Building filled with 4-H projects Each year hundreds of submissions from non-livestock 4-H clubs around Calhoun County are judged and displayed during the annual county fair. 4-H club members work all year learning how to create projects to submit to the fair - photography, horticulture, sewing, knitting, food preparation - visitors never know what they’ll see during Fair Week. Before the fair begins, youth turn in entry forms to the fair staff who then transmits this information to the
4-H Extension Service which produces guidelines for the judges. The Extension office lines up the judges with help from the various 4-H club superintendents. On the first Saturday of the fair, all the projects are lined up on tables in the covered arena where they are judged. Each entry is accompanied by a records notebook each member is required to submit which includes a marketing plan for the item. Before judging, volunteers work in the Boys & Girls Building to measure out the
space for their clubs’ booth and prepared the area to receive the members’ projects. After judging, each club takes its projects to the Boys & Girls Building and sets up its booth. The booth is then judged based on a 4-H club’s chosen theme and skill of execution. Projects are on display during Fair Week to the delight of parents, grandparents and friends of club members.
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Demolition Derby is an Aug. 16 highlight
Endro car racing returns to the Calhoun County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, Aug. 13. The race begins at 7 p.m. in the grandstand.
Enduro cars race to the fairgrounds for second year Enduro car racing is an inexpensive type of automobile racing that takes its name from "endurance racing," since it consists of hundreds of laps around a designated track. Enduro racing involves stock-based cars that have had their interior and side or rear windows removed but are mostly stock mechanically. A driver is disqualified if the post-race inspection finds that his/her auto has had major racing enhancements. This type of race is often
divided into two classes: bigcar and small-car. Big-car races feature full-size cars with larger 6- and 8-cylinder engines, while small-car races feature mid-size to subcompact 4-cylinder makes and models. The races, which are often long ones, usually occur at the amateur level. The cars often take up most of the width of the track as they begin from a standing start. It is common for races to be hundreds of laps or more than 50 miles long.
The bouncing of cars off one another was very popular in the 1950s and remains so to this day -- especially during Fair Week. This year’s event begins at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 16.
Twisted metal, smoke and destruction are coming to the Calhoun County Fair when the Aug. 16 Demolition Derby rolls into town. This is your best chance to safely Races rarely are canceled witness the organized chaos because of bad weather. The of multiple car crashes. race is not stopped except for an emergency or if the track is completely blocked. When an auto breaks down, the race is temporarily halted to move the driver to safety. There are three stories The car is left in its position about where the first demolion the racing surface and it tion derby was held: Islip becomes an obstacle around Raceway (Long Island, New which the remaining drivers York); Hales Corner must maneuver. Often the Raceway (Hales Corner, fastest car is not the winner, Wisconsin); and an unnamed rather longevity is the key to town in Ohio. winning. The first story is that in
With strict rules and regulations in place, the exhilarating pandemonium of the derby is very safe for the drivers, making it one of the most unique spectacles in motorsports. While rules vary from
event to event, the typical demolition derby consists of five or more drivers competing by deliberately ramming their vehicles into one another. The last driver whose vehicle is still operational is the winner.
The history of the demo derby
1958 Larry Mendelsohn, a 28-year stock car driver, noticed that the most cheering and excitement from crowds happened when cars crashed. Using this information, held the first demolition derby a few years later at Islip Raceway. The New Jersey track continued to hold demos and, beginning in 1962, was featured on ABC's Wide World of Sports almost weekly until the mid-‘70s. Within a few years, the craze swept the country, becoming a staple of nearly every county fair. Another story is that Hales Corner Raceway had demos years prior to Islip. According to legend, "Crazy Jim" Groh of Milwaukee, had a few too many cars on his dealership lot. So he got a few people to drive them as a promotion. Many locals claim that they had demos in the ‘50s but actual proof has not been found. The only evidence tracked down would be back-to-back stories on Happy Days television episodes 64, 65, 66. These episodes "Fonzie loves Pinkie Part 1, 2, 3" show demolition derbies in Milwaukee. The last account is that an
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unnamed town in Ohio was a scene of road rage gone wild in the mid-’50s. Two cars collided at a busy intersection and both continued to battle it out, drawing a huge crowd to the scene. This story, however, fails to even name a town or date, and only gets some credibility
because Ohio is a Mecca for demolition derbies. All of these stories probably fall in the urban myth category. There were surely other demos held around the country during the same time period but were not officially recognized. (Source: Schutte Racing Team.)
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Old Maple Grove Church to be filled with music during Fair Week The Old Maple Grove Church located on the Calhoun County Fairgrounds will be filled with music during Fair Week 2014. Originally located in Eckford Township where it was built between April 1900 and March 1901, the building was abandoned and in disrepair after a new church was built on the same property in the early 1980s. By the summer of 2006, the original structure was scheduled for demolition to make way for a parking lot. In February of that year, the congregation donated the original structure to the Calhoun County Agricultural and Industrial Society on behalf of the Old Maple Grove Church Preservation Committee. The purpose of the committee was to save
the building and relocate it to the Calhoun County Fairgrounds. Hours of fundraisers and donated labor and supplies have resulted in a successfully preserved church has added an additional venue for events at the fairground included non-denominal church services, weddings, an annual Christmas program and events during Fair Week. The church will be open during fair week. The schedule is: Sunday, Aug. 10: Church service hosted by the Maple Grove Church 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11: To Be Announced Tuesday, Aug. 12: Dennis Wintersteen and
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Fair fun begins Saturday, Aug. 9 The 2014 Calhoun County Fair begins Saturday, Aug. 9. That day, the Calhoun County Yesteryears Antique Tractor Club will hold its 19th annual Antique Tractor Pull. This crowdfavorite free event takes place in the grandstand. For those wanting a closer look at these antique treasures, the club will have a display during the fair.
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Fair board recognizes Bud Moe The Calhoun County Fair Board recently presented the 2014 Volunteer of the Year Award to Bud Moe. Bud has been a participant, volunteer and supporter of the Calhoun County Fair for approximately 40 years. In 2004, he was named a lifetime CCAIS member. Bud volunteers numerous hours not only during fair week but also lends a helping hand throughout the year to ensure that any event occurring on the fairgrounds runs smoothly. In his early years of volunteering for the fair, Bud owned his towing service, Bud’s Wrecker Service. During that time, Bud made sure his wreckers and crews were on site for the demolition derby to tow the disabled cars off the track. He also would bring in wrecked cars for stunt car acts. Now during Fair Week, Bud uses golf carts to help mobility-impaired patrons get where they need to go. When not transporting fair visitors, he can be found delivering supplies to various vendors. For many years, Bud served as a trustee on the Calhoun County Fair Board. On a tractor (Relay for Life tram driver), on a golfcart (fair time), or on the street, Bud Moe has the
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Marshall Area Garden Club to host flower show at Old Maple Grove Church The Marshall Area Garden Club is partnering with the Old Maple Grove Church to host “A Wedding To Remember Small Standard Floral Show” in the church from 2:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 15 and from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 16. Marlene Glotfelty is the flower show co-chair with Shirley Clutter. The show will be judged by two panels of three judges. There will be 19 exhibits at the show in both the sanctuary of the church and in the basement social hall. Displays, all made from fresh or dried plant materials, will be judged in three divisions: Division 1Horticulture and Division IIDesign and Division IIIArtistic Crafts. Division I Horticulture Class 1 - Annuals Three stems: Cut specimens 6-18 inches tall. Class 2- Perennials and Biennials: Cut specimens 618 inches tall. Class 3- Collections: Each collection must consist of a minimum of five different cut specimens. One stem exhibited in individual containers. Each specimen individually named. Space allowed for collection is 30 x
24 inches. Class 4- Arboreal (narrow leaved evergreens): Minimum of 18 inches and no more than 30 inches. Class 5- Bulbs, Corms and Tubers: One stem per container. Class 6- Hosta Foliage: One stem per container. Division II Design Class 1 - “With These Flowers” Designer’s choice of design suitable for a church, farm, waterfront or woodland wedding ceremony. Underlay required. Pedestal size to be determined. Fresh and/or dried plant material. Four exhibits. Class 2- “Love is in the Air” A hanging design Type 1. A non-kinetic design to be hung. A 14-inch wreath of all fresh and/or dried plant material. Four exhibits. Class 3 - “Heavenly Flowers At The Church” A hanging design Type 1. A non-kinetic design to be hung at the pew end in the church. All fresh plant material. Four exhibits. Division III Artistic Crafts. Class 1 - “Going to the Chapel” Bridal bouquet of fresh and/or dried plant material to be staged in a container for elevation of
bouquet. Four exhibits. Class 2- “Everlasting Love” Wedding slipper decorated with all dried plant material. Three exhibits. Plants on the Michigan Garden Plant List and the State Conservation List can not be used unless grown by the exhibitor and so noted on a 3” x 5” card with the exhibit. The design classes are open to other Michigan Garden Club members as well as Marshall Area Garden Club members. The horticulture classes are open to the public. Advanced registration is required for all design classes and for all collections. Judging is Friday Aug. 15 from 11 a.m to 1:30 p.m. Only clerks and chairmen are permitted in the show are at this time. Vintage wedding gowns from the 1950s, 1960s and 1990s will be included in the show as well as weddingthemed quilts. “Once you exhibit, you learn all the things you may not have already known about a certain plant. This is the first time the garden club has held a flower show in Old Maple Grove Church. We were inspired to have our
show here after I saw one in an old renovated courthouse,” said Glotfelty. For more information on the show, call 269-781-7897.
AT RIGHT: Marshall Area Garden Club member Marlene Glotfelty, left, and Old Maple Grove Church Committee member Margaret Taylor discuss the upcoming “A Wedding to Remember Flower Show” to be held at the church Aug. 15, 16.
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Mud racing is down and dirty Mud bogging (also known as mud racing, mud running, mud drags, or mudding) is a form of off-road motorsport popular in Canada and the United States in which the goal is to drive a vehicle through a pit of mud of a set length. Winners are determined by the distance traveled through the pit. However, if several vehicles are able to travel the
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Chuckwagon racing rides into the Calhoun County Fair Chuckwagon racing is an equestrian rodeo sport in which drivers in a chuckwagon led by a team of horses race around a track. This team event is led by a driver who commands a team of horses pulling the chuckwagon, and is supported by two or four outriders, each racing individual thoroughbred horses that follow the chuckwagon. Each race typically involves
three or four teams, and begins with the outriders "breaking camp," by tossing two tent poles (with four outriders only) and a barrel representing a camp stove into the back of their wagon before climbing in themselves and holding on for dear life as the wagon completes a figure eight around two barrels before circling a race track. The first wagon to cross
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Calhoun County Fair is steeped in history The Calhoun County fairgrounds, located on Capital Hill, is home to Michigan's oldest fair and boasts the oldest fair building in the state, Floral Hall. The fairgrounds were founded in 1848 and feature more than 45 acres of grassy, shaded grounds and paved streets. One hundred year old oaks, beautiful landscaping a 2,400-seat grandstand, entertainment center and camping facilities help make the fairgrounds an excellent place to celebrate Michigan's oldest county fair and other exciting events. First held in 1839, the Calhoun County Fair has continued to this day as one of Michigan's foremost agricultural attractions. Between 1839 and 1847, the Fair was held in various locations throughout the county. But in 1848, the fairgrounds in Marshall became the permanent home for the Calhoun County Fair, which has been held here ever since. Floral Hall, the oldest building on the fairgrounds and the oldest fair building in the state, was constructed in 1860 in the popular octagon
style of the time. The wings were added at later dates. Designed originally for the display of flowers and farm produce, the building still plays a major role at the state's oldest county fair. One becomes the “oldest continually operating fair” in the state of Michigan by doing things people enjoy and developing an army of supportive and skilled volunteers. The “heartbeat of the Calhoun County Fair” is its volunteer force. The fair is an enormous undertaking with a physical plant with 20 different buildings to maintain and upgrade and at least 60 acres to landscape and mow. The fair board looks back with pride at all the wonderful memories attributable to the “fair history.” It also recognizes the enormous responsibly it owes the community as stewards of the present and future, generation of fair participants. Presently, the Calhoun County Fairgrounds property draws in excess of 100,000 visitors a year. Add to that the vendors, special events,
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History of 4-H programs The 4-H program has touched, and in many cases shaped, the lives of thousands of Calhoun County residents. 4-H got its start nationally in 1902 in Iowa and Ohio and came to Michigan - to Muskegon and Mason counties - in 1908. Records indicate the first 4-H director in Calhoun County was Charles E. Ackley, who served on a temporary basis in 1917, again in 1918, and then on a regular basis from 1921-22. Other early temporary directors, whose stints overlapped to varying degrees, were Lucia Converse, Frank Davis, Margaret Hutty, Edith Gabriel and H. F. Herrod. William C. Boman held the position from 1922-25, E. C. Sackrider from 192528 and Ruth K. Sackrider in
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H movement gave rise to sheep, poultry, canning, cake baking and livestock clubs, as well. These clubs were eventually linked to the National Cooperative Extension Service system,
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Stay safe, have fun on the carnival rides Selecting rides that are fun, but not too scary; riding safely; and letting the kids ride alone or not, are just a few things to think about when looking forward to the 2014 Calhoun County Fair. “Carnival rides in Michigan are held to the highest safety standards to keep riders safe while enjoying the roller coasters and water slides,” said Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) Deputy Director Shelly Edgerton. “We ask riders to do their part and remember ‘safety first.’ Read and follow all of the ride rules and restrictions, and use all the safety equipment provided, because even one injury is one too many.” Edgerton emphasized that if your child is too young, too small or afraid to ride alone, either skip the ride altogether or make sure your child is accompanied by a responsible adult. Kids between the ages of seven and 12 account for nearly a
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a ride supervisor or manager immediately. •Report injuries to a ride supervisor. They will assist the injured and report the injury to LARA. On Monday, Aug. 11, all veterans of the United States armed Contact LARA at 517- forces will be admitted to the Calhoun County Fair for free. 241-9202 for more informa- On behalf of many, it is the fair organizers’ way of saying “thank you.” tion.
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Join 4-H and be mentor for tomorrow’s leaders By Kathy Fisher 4-H Program Coordinator Calhoun County As the Calhoun County Fair kicks off next week, hundreds of county 4-H members and volunteers are headed to the fair to show off their projects and skills. While the week is the culmination of a year of hard work for some, 4-H offers many unique opportunities not seen at fair. So whether you’re a young person or an adult who has time to give as a volunteer, why not join the club? A program of Michigan State University (MSU) Extension, Michigan 4-H is the largest youth development program in the state. Each year, the program provides more than 200,000 young people with opportunities to explore new interests, gain new knowledge, enhance their expertise and discover their passion while teaching valuable life skills that prepare youth for the future. In Calhoun County, 806 youth are actively engaged in 4-H, which is open to all youth ages 5-19. Though traditionally seen as a program for youth with livestock, today 4-H has so much more to offer. As a year-round youth development program, youth will have the opportunity to be engaged in fun educational experiences that help them learn valuable life skills throughout the entire year. Opportunities for 4-H’ers include arts and crafts, sewing, food and nutrition, gardening, leadership, shooting sports, livestock and much more. No matter what kids choose, all the 4-H projects help members learn to exemplify the four H’s: head, heart, hands and health. They learn to use their head to make sound decisions, set goals and stick with them, as well as to develop practical
skills needed to lead a productive and fulfilling life. Using their heart, youth learn to act with integrity and accountability, and help others to become their best. Their hands are used to put the needs of their community before their own as they serve others and they learn about health by developing skills and knowledge to actively take care of their minds and bodies. With these skills, there is no limit to what youth can do with 4-H. Leadership opportunities within the club offer them the chance to try out skills while mentoring a younger member that is new to the group will allow members to become a teacher themselves. In addition to county programs, statewide 4-H programs, such as Exploration Days, give youth the chance to meet other 4-H’ers from around the state and experience what life on a college campus is like. Helping to make this possible for 4-H’ers in our own community and across the state are caring volunteers who give their time and talents to lend a hand, provide guidance, and answer life’s little questions along the way. In Calhoun County, more than 300 volunteers give their time each year with 176 actively involved in mentoring youth through a 4H club. Though the impact of these volunteers is great, the need for additional 4-H volunteers is mounting. With a goal of reaching 20 percent of Michigan’s youth through 4-H by the year 2020, more volunteers will be key. If you want to make an impact on the next generation, becoming a Calhoun County 4-H volunteer is one of the best ways you can do that. You don’t have to be a parent or even related to a 4H’er to get involved. Anyone can volunteer and it’s a great opportunity to make your mark on the next generation.
Devin Willis of Homer is one of the hundreds of 4H’ers who has participated in the annual Calhoun County Fair. Beginning Saturday, Aug. 9, current club members and volunteers will head to the fairgrounds to show off their projects and skills. Interested volunteers can give their time in a variety of ways: 4-H programs range from animal science to career preparation, clothing and textiles to science and technology, or performing arts to youth entrepreneurship. Whether you’ve got an hour to give, or want to make a year-long commitment, there’s a 4-H volunteer opportunity waiting for you. Lead a club, chaperone an event, offer a skills training, become a mentor, teach a workshop or whatever strikes your interest, there is no limit to the ways you can volunteer your time. Whether you want to help make 4-Hers’ dreams come true as a 4-H volunteer or join the club yourself as a 4H member, all of these experiences and more can be yours just by joining
Congratulations CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ~ Celebrating 165 Years ~
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