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Welcome to the 2017 Fair!

Welcome message from the mayor of Healdsburg t’s almost time for the 68th annual Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair and I am excited about it.

This years’ theme of “The World’s Biggest Little Fair” will kick off with the Twilight Parade on Thursday May 25, continuing until Saturday with livestock auctions, animal shows, daily circus acts and of course, the midway!

I will always remember the first time I participated in the parade by

driving a flatbed tow truck with a jazz band set up on the back playing a continuous loop of “When the Saints Come Marching In.” Be sure to make plans to see the parade with all of its floats representing local nonprofit organizations, businesses, schools and public safety vehicles. Always stay ‘til the end to see my favorite participants bring up the rear – the fabulous fancy horses.

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Recreation Park to support all of the young farmers who have worked hard all year raising their animals.

On behalf of the City Council I would like to thank the Healdsburg Future Farmers organization and participants for an event that keeps our rural roots and small town character alive and well while providing fun for the whole family. See you there!

— Shaun McCaffery Mayor, City of Healdsburg

Message from the Future Farmers Country Fair board president ith this fast paced, high tech world consuming our daily lives, it is time to take a break and slow down.

Come enjoy the traditions of the fair and the twilight parade. The parade kicks off on Thursday evening with local floats presented by clubs and organizations that are formed not only in our community but around the area.

Then save up your appetite for after the parade and head to Rec Park and enjoy all the food booths and nostalgic games that are provided by the local nonprofits.

Pull on your best cowboy boots and head back

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to Rec Park on Friday to spend a little time meandering around the still exhibits and animal exhibits that will be presented by the 4-H and FFA members at the various livestock shows.

The young people of the 4-H and FFA have been working on this projects for months. You will probably run into Andy the clown along the way. Also, the cake and barrel auction and adult showmanship is in the afternoon, bring some laughs and fun.

Saturday, the grand finale with Round Robin, awards ceremony and buyers dinner.

The auction kicks off with the dedication and

Paul Wittke steer. The auction is when the good folks from around the area shine with their generosity and support. The HFFCF fair board can’t thank the community enough for such tremendous support!

A special thanks to all the directors who have dedicated countless hours. I have witnessed firsthand the time and dedication you have put in to provide this fair.

So come out and enjoy this unique fair. There is entrainment for all ages!

— HFFCF President Mike Brookfield

Good luck to all Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair exhibitors!

The Healdsburg Tribune • The Windsor Times Look for full coverage and galleries of the parade and fair on the web at www.healdsburgtribune.com Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair Souvenir Program Published on May 18, 2017 as a supplement to:

The Healdsburg Tribune • The Windsor Times Editorial supervision and story layout: Ray Holley Editorial Support: Rollie Atkinson, Jennah Peavler Publisher: Rollie Atkinson

Advertising: Cherie Kelsay, Carol Rands, Paula Wise Graphics and layout: Morgan Rasmason, Jim Schaefer

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Junior Fair Board — The next generation of community leaders

he Junior Executive Board is composed of volunteers selected by their peers to represent their clubs at Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair Board meetings. These volunteers meet prior to the regular board meetings, to talk about their responsibilities and prepare for the upcoming fair. They organize the garden barrel competition, the kids day activities, the petting zoo, adult showmanship, Friday night entertainment, and the clean-up after the fair.

This year they have added FFA Ag day on Thursday the 25th of May. They have volunteered for a very big responsibility, they always rise to the occasion with great enthusiasm. Aside from their involvement to organize these events, they are also working diligently with their own exhibits. Each Junior Executive Board member wrote a description about themselves for the fair program, and they all wish you an enjoyable fair.

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Adryen Rea: I am an 18 year old senior at Healdsburg High School. I am in Alexander Valley 4-H and Healdsburg FFA. In 4-H I raise market hogs. This is my third year of showing market hogs. In FFA I raise market and breeding rabbits. This is my fourth year of showing market rabbits. This year I have one hog, named Oinker. She is a cross breed. She loves belly rubs and long walks through the vineyards.

While raising her, I learned I need to be patient with her, how to be responsible and care for another living thing. Along with raising Oinker, I raise breeding rabbits throughout the year. I also have a meat pen of rabbits to take to Healdsburg Future Farmers Fair. I have two more baby hogs I recently got that I will raise for Sonoma County Fair. Along with raising livestock, I race my jeep in mudd boggs. I have my own team, Team Asyen Mudd Bogging. After finishing high school, I plan to go to Santa Rosa Junior College for two years, then transferring to a four-year. I want to become an agriculture teacher along with studying large animal vet.

Alexis Biasotti: I am 14 years old and in eighth grade at Healdsburg Junior High. I have been in 4-H for 9 years and I have shown pigs for 6 years. So far I have raised 26 pigs. I love being in 4-H learning commitment, hard work and responsibility, it has helped

me gain a lot of confidence. Next year I will attend Healdsburg high school and I’m looking forward to joining the Ag program.

Amy Rodgers: I am the president of Lytton Springs 4-H. I have been in 4-H for 12 years and this is my last year because I will be graduating this spring. I am a senior at Rincon Valley Christian School, and an active member of Student Government. This is my second year being on the HFFCF Jr. Executive Board.

This is also my second year co-chairing Kid’s Day at the fair. At Healdsburg Fair this year I will be bringing my market lamb, market steer, pygmy goats and still exhibits. I always have fun at the Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair and I hope you will too.

Andrew Nunez: I am currently a member of the Healdsburg Jr. Fair Board. I have been a part of 4-H and FFA for 10 years, where I have raised livestock and help others along the way. I am currently a senior at Healdsburg High School. I enjoy the great outdoors, wrestling and raising cattle. Recently I have been honored to receive the Star Farmer Award for Northern California, where I will now be competing for the Star Farmer of California. I am the Vice President for the Healdsburg FFA chapter. I show cattle at numerous jackpot shows around the country and plan on continuing my cattle operation for years to come. This year at the fair I will be showing a steer and a hog. After graduating I will be attending a 4-year college, where I will major in agriculture business and accounting.

This year for the Jr. Fair Board I am in charge of adult showmanship, as well as overseeing other committees and helping out when needed. I hope to see you at our amazing local fair.

Dillon Dunkel: I have been a part of 4-H for over 7 years and am now participating in my first year of FFA. I have raised swine for 6 years now and this year began raising a steer. My steer has been lots of fun although it is more work but I think that the extra work is worth it. So far this year my steer has been to 3 jackpot shows where I did not always win but still had fun learning and showing. Since I have been participating in our local fair for several years I decided last

year I would like to increase my participation by helping run the fair. On the Jr. Fair board my job is to help with all of the committees and see where they need help. This year I look forward to showing my animals as well as help run the fair so that it is enjoyable for everyone.

Kristen Beth: I am a third generation 4-Her in Healdsburg. I am a member of the Alexander Valley 4H club and Healdsburg FFA chapter. I have been a member of Alexander Valley 4-H for 10 years; where I am currently the president and a member of Healdsburg FFA for three years. Between these two groups I raise a variety of small animals; rabbits, chickens, goats and dogs. This year I am even raising a market lamb. I keep myself busy year round showing my dogs. Outside of 4-H I also show my Basset Hound at AKC dog shows, with this I have obtained four national titles at The Basset Hound Club of America National Specialty. When I am not showing my animals I play on two sports teams through the high school. I am currently on the varsity softball team, which I have been on for four years now. I also am a varsity golfer which I have been for the past three years.

Lola Plum: I am a junior at Healdsburg High School. I have been showing livestock since I was 11, but this is my third year showing under FFA. This is my second year on Junior Fair board and I am excited to see all of our work play out the at Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair. I am currently the historian for the Healdsburg FFA chapter and the secretary for the Lytton Springs 4-H club. This year, I will be bringing a steer and a pig to be exhibited at the fair.

Along with raising livestock, I am part of the Healdsburg High School varsity soccer team and also work at Healdsburg Toffee Company. I hope you enjoy the fair this year.

Spencer Alden: I have tended to farm animals all my life. This year I will have been in 4-H for 8 years, and each year I have raised my project of market

See Junior Fair Board Page 28

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2017 Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair Board here are currently 25 members on the Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair Board. Many have served on the Board for multiple years with several serving more than a decade. We follow in the footsteps of others who have dedicated countless hours to making the fair a successful event for more than half a century. We come from various walks in life but share in our common goal of giving our youth the opportunity to be involved in 4-H and FFA through this community based, nonprofit fair.

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Mary Rodgers has worked her magic on the HFFCF Board for 38 years, serving tirelessly on numerous committees. Her passion is coordinating the Small Animal Program for the HFFCF and overseas the Entertainment Committee scheduling the Swan Brothers Circus.

Jack Brandt joined the Board in 1980 and has served on various committees over the years.

This past year he has chaired the Recreational Park Liaison, Sanitation & Security and Insurance Committees while participating in various committees.

Susie Garcia has been on the Board for 31 years serving in various capacities. This past year, she has continued as the Co-Treasurer and serving on the Executive Council. In addition to Chairing the Parade and serving on various other committees.

Marci Jacobs is in her 22nd year on the Board. She heads up the Livestock & Auction Committee and Scholarship Committee and serving on various committees including Rules & ByLaws.

Tom Rued is in his 20th year on the Board.

This past year Tom has provided leadership to the Buildings & Grounds, Fair Board BBQ, Pen Assignments, and while serving on several other committees.

Mike Weatherby is in his 15th year of his 2nd term on the Board. He serves on various committees. He is the number one volunteer in the kitchen during the Barn Dance.

John Dericco completed his 14th year on the Board. He coordinates the Buyers Dinner and sits on various committees including Livestock & Auction, Building & Grounds, Parade, and the Barn Dance.

Phil Manoukian finishes his 14th year on the Board. Phil provides leadership and experience with Booths, the Barn Dance, and LongRange Planning while serving on various committees.

Martin Kiff completes his 13th year on the Board. Martin is involved with the Barn Dance, Buildings & Grounds, and the Buyers Dinner. Martin also is the chair for the Cake and Barrel Auction Committee.

Many youth exhibitors go on to join the fair board. This year board members who are past exhibitors include: Marci Jacobs Tom Rued Mike Weatherby Nick Dunkel Jennah Peavler Kelley Parsons Margaret Basurto Ali Redden Kevin Newman Tessa Fraguglia Katelyn Lagerquist

Kelly Zimmerman is in her 9th year on the Board. Kelly is part of the Cake and barrel committee, Sir Rusty committee and public relations.

chair of Small Animals and Jr. Executive Board while serving on the Parade and Barn Dance Committees.

Mike Brookfield is in his 9th year on the Board after many years of volunteering at the fair without the title. Mike serves on the Executive Council as our President this year.

This past year he Co-chairs the Cake & Barrel Auction while serving on many committees.

Tessa Fraguglia finishes up her 5th year, as well a recent HFFCF alumni, Tessa gave leadership to the Awards & Trophies Committee and Co-chairs academics while serving on the Parade Committees. Tessa is our recording secretary again this year.

Kevin Newman is in his 8th year on the Board. Kevin serves as our Vice President this year and is on various committees including Buildings & Grounds, Parade, and the Buyer's Dinner.

Jane Houser completed her 5th year on the Board. Jane served on several committees including the Barn Dance, Small Animals, Parade, and Exhibits. We were fortunate to have her experience after years as a 4-H leader and mom. Jane is our Corresponding Secretary this year.

Angel Nunez finishes up his 8th year on the Board. Angel serves as the Treasurer and a member of Executive Council. In addition, he participates on several committees.

Ali Redden is in her 7th year on the Board.

While serving on several committees, Ali Chairs the Tech Committee, Academics and Co-chairs, the Barn Dance and Livestock and Auction.

Christy Delucchi is in her 5th year on the Board. Christy jumped into leadership coordinating the Livestock Judges and assisting as co-

Nick Dunkel completed his 4th year on the Board. Nick heads up the Viticulture Committee and serves on several committees including Buildings and Grounds, Parade, Barn Dance and the Buyers Dinner. Nick is always willing to help where ever needed. Nick is also on the Executive Council this year.

Wesley Hunt has just completed her 3rd year See Future Farmers Fair Board Page 30

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The 2017 fair is dedicated to the Steindorf family

he 2017 Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair is dedicated to the Wayne and Karen Steindorf family. The honor may seem long overdue, but the fair board had to wait until Wayne retired from the board after serving since 1968.

Children Leo, Lynn and Lisa, who now have children exhibiting at the fair, are also being honored.

“I guess I was pretty young when Wayne joined the board,” said fair board member Tom

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Rued. “I do know he was my 4-H leader a long time ago.” Rued is now 50.

Wayne and Leo for many years were known as the “pig patrol” at the fair’s auction and the entire Steindorf family remain very involved in livestock shows and projects.

This year grandchildren Ashland and Briana Williams and Megan Esposti will be showing animals at the fair. Grandmother Karen will be volunteering with her daughters as well.

Wayne and Karen served as the fair’s bylaws

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Future Farmers Fair Schedule of Events 68th annual fair May 25 – 27, 2017

SATURDAY, MAY 27

Free Admission & Entertainment FRIDAY, MAY 26

WEDNESDAY, MAY 24 (The fair does not officially start until Thursday at 7 p.m.)

9 a.m. – All FFA Animals Arrive 10 a.m. – FFA Weigh Ins 1 – 6:30 p.m. – 4-H Beef, Sheep, and Goats to Arrive 3 – 5 p.m. – Still Exhibits Check-In 4 p.m. – Mandatory Exhibitors Meeting 5 – 6:30 p.m. – 4-H Weigh Ins (Beef, Sheep, and Goats) 5:30 – 7 p.m. – 4-H Swine arrive

THURSDAY, MAY 25 6 – 9 a.m. – 4-H Swine arrive (All Swine must arrive by 9 am, no exceptions) Weigh Ins to follow 8 – 9 a.m. Food Only Still Exhibit Check In 10 a.m. – Still Exhibit Judging 11 a.m. – Mandatory Exhibitors Meeting (If you missed the Wednesday Meeting) 1 – 3 p.m. – Planting of Garden Barrels 3:30 p.m. – Garden Barrel Judging 6 p.m. – Twilight Parade – Theme: “The World’s Biggest Little Fair” 7 – 9 p.m. – Size 16 Entertainment

7:30 a.m. – Mandatory Small Animal Exhibitor’s Meeting 8 a.m. – Livestock Shows Begin Ring 1 FFA Swine Showmanship followed by market classes 4-H Swine Showmanship followed by market classes RING 2 4-H Sheep Showmanship followed by market classes FFA Sheep Showmanship followed by market classes 4-H Mkt Goat Showmanship followed by market classes FFA Mkt Goat Showmanship followed by market classes Breeding Sheep 4-H and FFA Combined Pygmy Goats 4-H and FFA Combined 1:00 p.m. – Dog Show – Obedience and Showmanship 8:30 a.m. – Small Animal Show Begins – Market Rabbit Classes Breeding Rabbits Breeding Cavy Showmanship Rabbits & Cavy Market Poultry Breeding Poultry Poultry Showmanship 11 – 6 p.m. – Petting Zoo Open 10 – 8 p.m. – Still Exhibit Tent Open 4 p.m. – Beef Show Begins RING 1 4-H Beef Showmanship followed by market classes FFA Beef Showmanship followed by market classes Breeding Beef 5 p.m. – Adult Showmanship – Ring 1 6:30 p.m. – Cake and Barrel Auction 7 – 9 p.m. – Size 16 Entertainment

8:30 a.m. – Small Animal Round Robin 9 a.m. – Horse Showmanship 10 a.m. – Large Animal Round Robin 4-H Followed

by FFA 11 – 6 p.m. – Petting Zoo Open 10 – 8 p.m.– Still Exhibit Tent Open 12 – 3 p.m. – Kid’s Day Activities – Fun and prizes for all ages Pet Parade, Watermelon Eating, Balloon Toss, Three Legged Sack Race, etc.

4 p.m. – Awards Ceremony - All Exhibitors must be in uniform 5 p.m. – Livestock Auction 4-H Followed by FFA Sir Rusty Ticket Drawing will be held during the auction • See a fair official if you need help bidding or have questions.

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2017 Future Farmers Country Fair Youth Exhibitors Alexander Valley 4-H

Adam Wolfe Adryen Rea Bryce Turbeville Cooper Donoho Dillon Dunkel Emma Donoho Grace Donoho Greta M. Turbeville Henry Donoho Kristen Beth Marika Turbeville Morgan Puckett Sarah Wolfe

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Healdsburg 4-H

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Beau Forchini Brett Delfino Cameron Pippi Chevelle Borja Colbi Jacobs Destiny Kates Emily Dunkel Eva Munselle Grace Perkins Hailey Richardson Hannah Dunkel Hannah Sellards Jack Jacobs Jacqueline Doherty Jenna Bertoli Jennifer Doherty Jesse Clendenen Joseph Swicegood Kenzie Burke Kiele Montiel Luca Passalacqua Madeleine Munselle Madison Foppiano Mariella Passalacqua Michelle Kates Morgan Miller Nicki Richardson Riley Nobles Spencer Jacobs Travis Kates Trevor Lorence Viviana Magdaleno Wesley Wiese-Antis Zemarah Suarez

Warm Springs 4-H

Allison Grande Beatriz Savin Ellie Kaye Emma Ziegler Fiona Davis Isabel Savin Mariella Passalacqua Parker Jones Ruby Leffew Spencer Alden Stephanie Hensley Zoe Turk

Lytton Springs 4-H

Aiden Schwarzenberg Alex Bartolomei Amy Rodgers Ella Bartolomei Fiona Neal Ian Plum Lala Luci Nico Bartolomei Olivia Aitken Spencer Rodgers Taedyn Hansen

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FFA leaders dedicated to community and agriculture ealdsburg High School has its own chapter of Future Farmers of America and FFA members are active all year long.

Taylor Richardson is a senior and is the president of the HHS FFA chapter.

Taylor has been showing animals at the Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair since she was a 9 year old 4-H member.

That first year, she showed a goat and vowed she would never do so again. “Goats are like mini-dogs and they’re very smart. It’s hard to let go. It’s easier with sheep.”

Taylor has been showing market lambs ever since, but this year decided to try a goat again, along with another lamb.

As FFA chapter president, Taylor said, “My job is to make sure all the other officers are doing their jobs and I run meetings, but I also make sure all the first year members feel welcomed. It’s a lot of responsibility but I’ve been prepared for it by being an officer before.”

What are her favorite things about FFA? “My favorite part is being able to engage with the other kids and in our chapter. As time goes on we have more kids who have non-traditional; ways to get into FFA. They

oung women were excluded from FFA when it was founded in Kansas City, Missouri in 1928. According to official FFA history, women were first welcomed in 1969. In Healdsburg, young women have long been an integral part of local agriculture and FFA. Madilyn Burke is a junior at Healdsburg High School and is this year’s FFA Sweetheart. Being a “sweetheart” is not a popularity contest — like other FFA leaders, Madilyn works hard to represent her chapter and FFA. She started showing livestock through 4-H when she was 8 years old and has shown market hogs since then.

Why does she like working with hogs? “It’s a lot of work, but it’s very fun, “ she said. “I’m so glad 4-H and FFA gave me the opportunity.

It also allowed me to earn money for college.”

Madilyn is going to apply to colleges that offer ag programs, such as Cal Poly, david and Chico. “I want to go into some kind of as business marketing so I can stay in Healdsburg. And, I want to use my photography skills.”

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Sir Rusty more than a half-century tradition at the fair his is the 51st year that Sir Rusty has been a part of the fair. Sir Rusty is one of the main fundraisers for the fair. The proceeds from the sales of Sir Rusty tickets help the fair board pay for entertainment, awards and activities that are important in keeping the fair going.

Each young exhibitor, FFA and 4-H, who brings a market animal to the fair, is required to sell at least 20 Sir Rusty tickets per animal that they have entered in the auction. The fair board members are required to sell 50 tickets each.

The fair board sponsors an award of a belt bucket to the 4-H or FFA member who sells the most tickets overall. This year tickets are selling like crazy.

Tom Mauritson sponsors the drawing each year, reimbursing the fair board for its expenses for the prizes, whether cash or meat.

The fair board printed 10,000 Sir Rusty tickets this year. A $1 donation entitles you to a chance to win one of two grand prizes of $500 Painted Hills Beef (or $500 cash), or one lamb (or $100 cash). The animals are freezer ready.

The Sir Rusty drawing winner is announced during Saturday night’s livestock auction, May 27. (Need not be present to win).

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Healdsburg Future Country Farmers Fair Twilight Parade This Year’s Fair Theme — ‘The World’s Biggest Little Fair’ Come on down to the parade! years of youth and agriculture kick off May 25 at 6 p.m. with our Twilight Parade through downtown Healdsburg.

It provides entertainment for all ages. The parade takes Healdsburg back in time where everyone joins together and celebrates community. The long-lived tradition is a household staple of fun. It is an example of true community support and what can be accomplished by a group of dedicated volunteers, working together for the preservation of agriculture and educating our adults of tomorrow. Remember, if you’re not in the parade, you ought to be watching it. When the parade ends, join your friends and neighbors at the fairgrounds, Recreation Park, for eats, games and creating new memories while supporting all our local nonprofit groups.

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TWILIGHT PARADE ENTRANTS (Alphabetical, not in parade order) Aaction Rents Adel’s Restaurant Alexander Valley 4-H Alexander Valley ISP American Cancer Society American Legion Post 111 Assemblymember Jim Wood Bank of Marin Baxman Family Bell’s Ambulance Big O Tire Boy Scouts of America Troop 21 Breathless Wines CAL Fire & Smokey Bear Canine Companions for Independence CASA — HHS Comite Pochtlan Pro-Carnaval Putleco Corazon Healdsburg Darrel Shumard Debbie’s Pet Boutique Inc. Early Day Gas Engine & Tractor Association Br. 31 Elk Mountain Valley AVA Exchange Bank Farm to Pantry Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery FFA Sweetheart Fincher’s Auto Service First American Title Company Geyserville Ed/May Day Queen Geyserville Firefighter’s Association Geyserville New Tech Academy Girl Scout Troop 10176 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church/Little Lambs Preschool

Healdsburg Branch of the American Association of University Women Healdsburg 4-H Healdsburg Bulldogs Youth Football & Cheer Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Market Healdsburg City Council Healdsburg Community Nursery School Healdsburg Fire Department Healdsburg High Marching Band Healdsburg Junior High Boosters Healdsburg Junior High Robotics Healdsburg Kiwanis Club Healdsburg Library Healdsburg Organized Bicycle Organization Healdsburg Parent Club Healdsburg Police Chief Healdsburg Public Works Healdsburg Running Company Healdsburg Senior Living Community Healdsburg SHED Healdsburg Unified School District Healthcare Foundation Northern Sonoma County HFFCF Junior Executive Board HFFCF Parade Marshall HFFCF President Inspire and Wonder Preschool Jake Moss Designs Joe Rochioli–Becky Richardson Joe Rochioli–Jeff Richardson Joe Rochioli–Tom Rochioli Lambert Bridge Winery

Leah Gold for Healdsburg City Council Live Oak Preschool Lytton Springs 4-H Mariella Passalacqua Mike Peterson “Davy Crockett” Military Vehicles Miss Sonoma County Scholarship Program North Bay Credit Union Opperman & Son, Inc. Pacific Coast Air Museum Parkpoint Club Tiger kick Pine Tree Preschool Prune Packer Baseball Reach for Home Redwood Adventist Rio Lindo Adventist Academy Russian River Riders Senator Mike McGuire Silveira Buick GMC Inc. Sonoma County Fair Sonoma County Shriners Club Sonoma Humane Society Healdsburg Center for Animals St. John The Baptist Catholic School Star Staffing Summit State Bank The Healdsburg School Tomahawk Miniature Horse Ranch Warm Springs 4-H Club West Wines Westamerica Bank Westec Tank & Equipment Co. Windsor Christian Academy

ay 25 in downtown Healdsburg is where you want to be to experience country charm and the long lived community support for this event.Sixty-eight years of putting youth and agriculture together and provide a stepping stone for our future farmers and ranchers. FFA and 4-H youth will display their projects at the fair which officially kicks off after the parade. The Twilight Parade provides entertainment for all ages. Our motto: “If you’re not in it, you better be watching it.”

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r. Dave McCrystle is this year’s grand marshal for the Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair Twilight Parade on Thursday, May 25.

Local veterinarian Dr. McCrystle is a very familiar face at the fair and in Sonoma County’s livestock and agriculture scene.

He has served in various capacities at the Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair for more than 30 years and started his animal medicine practice in Healdsburg in 1979, taking over the veterinary practice started by Dr. Charles Campbell. He is now joined in practice with Dr. Margaret Basurto and Dr. Lea Bove at his Healdsburg Veterinary Hospital.

McCrystle also has served on boards and projects for the Sonoma County Humane Society, the county’s Animal Control Division and he has taught at Santa Rosa Junior College. Through his practice and community donations he has supported decades of youth projects at the local 4-H clubs and FFA chapters.

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Healdsburg Future Country Farmers Fair Twilight Parade This Year’s Fair Theme — ‘The World’s Biggest Little Fair’ Come on down to the parade! years of youth and agriculture kick off May 25 at 6 p.m. with our Twilight Parade through downtown Healdsburg.

It provides entertainment for all ages. The parade takes Healdsburg back in time where everyone joins together and celebrates community. The long-lived tradition is a household staple of fun. It is an example of true community support and what can be accomplished by a group of dedicated volunteers, working together for the preservation of agriculture and educating our adults of tomorrow. Remember, if you’re not in the parade, you ought to be watching it. When the parade ends, join your friends and neighbors at the fairgrounds, Recreation Park, for eats, games and creating new memories while supporting all our local nonprofit groups.

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TWILIGHT PARADE ENTRANTS (Alphabetical, not in parade order) Aaction Rents Adel’s Restaurant Alexander Valley 4-H Alexander Valley ISP American Cancer Society American Legion Post 111 Assemblymember Jim Wood Bank of Marin Baxman Family Bell’s Ambulance Big O Tire Boy Scouts of America Troop 21 Breathless Wines CAL Fire & Smokey Bear Canine Companions for Independence CASA — HHS Comite Pochtlan Pro-Carnaval Putleco Corazon Healdsburg Darrel Shumard Debbie’s Pet Boutique Inc. Early Day Gas Engine & Tractor Association Br. 31 Elk Mountain Valley AVA Exchange Bank Farm to Pantry Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery FFA Sweetheart Fincher’s Auto Service First American Title Company Geyserville Ed/May Day Queen Geyserville Firefighter’s Association Geyserville New Tech Academy Girl Scout Troop 10176 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church/Little Lambs Preschool

Healdsburg Branch of the American Association of University Women Healdsburg 4-H Healdsburg Bulldogs Youth Football & Cheer Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Market Healdsburg City Council Healdsburg Community Nursery School Healdsburg Fire Department Healdsburg High Marching Band Healdsburg Junior High Boosters Healdsburg Junior High Robotics Healdsburg Kiwanis Club Healdsburg Library Healdsburg Organized Bicycle Organization Healdsburg Parent Club Healdsburg Police Chief Healdsburg Public Works Healdsburg Running Company Healdsburg Senior Living Community Healdsburg SHED Healdsburg Unified School District Healthcare Foundation Northern Sonoma County HFFCF Junior Executive Board HFFCF Parade Marshall HFFCF President Inspire and Wonder Preschool Jake Moss Designs Joe Rochioli–Becky Richardson Joe Rochioli–Jeff Richardson Joe Rochioli–Tom Rochioli Lambert Bridge Winery

Leah Gold for Healdsburg City Council Live Oak Preschool Lytton Springs 4-H Mariella Passalacqua Mike Peterson “Davy Crockett” Military Vehicles Miss Sonoma County Scholarship Program North Bay Credit Union Opperman & Son, Inc. Pacific Coast Air Museum Parkpoint Club Tiger kick Pine Tree Preschool Prune Packer Baseball Reach for Home Redwood Adventist Rio Lindo Adventist Academy Russian River Riders Senator Mike McGuire Silveira Buick GMC Inc. Sonoma County Fair Sonoma County Shriners Club Sonoma Humane Society Healdsburg Center for Animals St. John The Baptist Catholic School Star Staffing Summit State Bank The Healdsburg School Tomahawk Miniature Horse Ranch Warm Springs 4-H Club West Wines Westamerica Bank Westec Tank & Equipment Co. Windsor Christian Academy

ay 25 in downtown Healdsburg is where you want to be to experience country charm and the long lived community support for this event.Sixty-eight years of putting youth and agriculture together and provide a stepping stone for our future farmers and ranchers. FFA and 4-H youth will display their projects at the fair which officially kicks off after the parade. The Twilight Parade provides entertainment for all ages. Our motto: “If you’re not in it, you better be watching it.”

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r. Dave McCrystle is this year’s grand marshal for the Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair Twilight Parade on Thursday, May 25.

Local veterinarian Dr. McCrystle is a very familiar face at the fair and in Sonoma County’s livestock and agriculture scene.

He has served in various capacities at the Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair for more than 30 years and started his animal medicine practice in Healdsburg in 1979, taking over the veterinary practice started by Dr. Charles Campbell. He is now joined in practice with Dr. Margaret Basurto and Dr. Lea Bove at his Healdsburg Veterinary Hospital.

McCrystle also has served on boards and projects for the Sonoma County Humane Society, the county’s Animal Control Division and he has taught at Santa Rosa Junior College. Through his practice and community donations he has supported decades of youth projects at the local 4-H clubs and FFA chapters.

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Judges bring lifetimes of expertise and support to the fair ur livestock judges are dedicated professionals who do so much more than evaluate the animals our youth bring to the fair.

They work with our young people to help them bring out the best in their animals and themselves. We are grateful to the judges for all they do to make this a great experience for our kids.

Swine judge: We are happy to welcome back Shane Geist as our swine judge this year. Shane graduated from Kansas State University with a BS in Animal Science and a Masters from Cal Poly. He was a member of the Reserve National Champion Judging team in 2000 at Kansas State.

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Beef Judge: We are happy to welcome for the first time, John Gladman as our beef judge this year. John grew up in southern Oregon and showed cattle, sheep and hogs in high school before attending Linn Benton Community College. During his time at Linn Benton Community College he was a member of the 2009 Louisville champion livestock judging team. He later went on to attend California State University, Chico and judge on their nationally competitive livestock judging team before graduating with a bachelors degree in Animal Science.

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Pygmy Goat Judge: We will be welcoming for the first time as our pygmy goat judge, Jennifer Lozoya. Jennifer was a member of 4-H for 10 years and was active in pygmy goats the entire duration. After turning 18 she flew to Louisiana to obtain her judging license. She has judged in over 20 different states. She also serves on the committee which tests new potential judges. She enjoys judging because of all the wonderful people she has met in so many different places and because she enjoys promoting the breed. She particularly enjoys working with the youth and hopes her enthusiasm encourages others to stick with showing. She resides in Cottonwood with her husband and two children who also enjoy accompanying her to goat shows.

Sheep and Goat Judge: For the first time we are welcoming Matt Hayes as our sheep and goat judge. Matt received his Bachelors degree in Agriculture Education from Fresno State in 2010.

Prior to this he was a member of the 2007-2008 Delta College Livestock Judging Team, as well as a member of the 2004 National Champion FFA Livestock Judging Team, where he was High Individual Overall. Matt lives with his family in Winters, California where they own and operate Hayes Livestock. They manage 25 head of Wether dam ewes and 20 head of registered Southdown ewes. Currently he is employed by Superior Farms in Dixon, California as a livestock buyer.

Rabbit Judge: This year we are happy to have Brooke Galiata as our rabbit judge. Brooke is a Petaluma native. She raised rabbits since her youth in 1989 as both a 4-H and FFA showman.

She has raised over 20 breeds and has been an ARBA licensed judge since 1998. Now a mother of three, Brooke still resides in Penngrove, CA Poultry Judge: We are very happy to have Conor Keegan back as our poultry judge this year. He has been involved in purebred poultry for the past 30 years. He is a life member of both the American Poultry Association and the American Bantam Association. Currently he holds a General License with the APA and both Bantam chicken and Bantam Duck licenses with the ABA. He had the honor to judge National and regional shows throughout the USA and Canada and most recently given a judging appointment for 2017 in Mexico. A few shows that are at the top of his list for honors to judge have been the 2014 Masters Cup in Iowa and the 2011 Crossroads of America Poultry show that hosted the joint APA/ABA National Meet. He has also been fortunate enough to judge many breed Nationals including the Roscomb Bantam National in Shelbyville Kentucky and the Western Cornish National in California. He always enjoys traveling to Poultry shows and getting to place the exhibits.

Dog Judge: We are happy to have Justine Espinoza as our dog judge this year. She is a Rohnert Park resident who has a long history with dogs starting with Basset Hounds and moving to Wirehaired Dachshunds.

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Vine pruning contest results to be announced May 27 n January 30 the HFFCF held the annual Vine Pruning Contest. There were eight contestants. Two from the Healdsburg chapter of the F.F.A. and six from our local 4H clubs.

Each student demonstrated their ability and knowledge on how to prune cane and cordon trained grapevines precisely, and in a timely manner.

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Scholarships are a large part of the fair’s impact on youth ne of our greatest rewards as board members is our ability to reward the hard working 4-H and FFA members by awarding scholarship monies. Each year the Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair board awards scholarships to graduating seniors who are either attending a trade school or going on to a 4 year university.

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Garden barrel and cake auction is Friday night Community is welcome to join in the fun by creating a favorite cake or other dessert he world famous Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair Cake and Barrel Auction will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Friday May 26 at Recreation Park.

Half wine barrels filled with some of the most beautiful flowers will be on sale with the proceeds going to the 4-H clubs and FFA. The barrels will brighten any garden for years to come.

The “cake” portion of the auction has transformed to include just about anything sweet. Every year the cakes are more beautifully decorated with prizes going to the highest selling cake along with the best decorated. Everyone is encouraged to enter their favorite dessert. Many of Healdsburg’s top restaurants and bakeries also take part is the auction. Cakes and desserts must be dropped off at the HFFCF grounds at Recreation Park by 5:30 p.m. on May 26.

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JUNIOR FAIR BOARD: Continued from page 5 project this year is two market lambs on top of showing I enjoy helping others through community service and playing sports. I am looking forward to a wonderful year at the fair and hope to see you there!

swine. This year I will bring two swine to the fair where I will partake in the many 4-H competitions. I am the President of the Warm Springs 4-H club and, as a junior at Healdsburg High School, the Vice President of the Key Club. 17 years old I will continue to partake in 4-H activities throughout my senior year.

Taylor Richardson: I am a senior at Healdsburg High School, as well as the Healdsburg FFA President. For the past three years I have been a member of the Junior Fair Board and I enjoy being involved with the process of planning events for the Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair. I am a third generation FFA member and because my grandfather, Joe Rochioli, was one of

Sydney Craighead: I’m currently a member of the junior fair board. I have been a part of 4-H and FFA since I was nine years old. This year I will be graduating from Healdsburg school and attending UC Merced. I am also an officer for the Healdsburg FFA chapter. My

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Trevor Lorence: I am a 17 year old Junior at Windsor High School. This is my eighth year in the Healdsburg 4-H club and my eighth year showing at the Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair. Currently I am the President for the Healdsburg 4-H club and was the president last year and held the position of Treasurer for two years. For the first three years of my 4-H career, I raised market poultry and for the past four years I raised market lambs — they project my dad took to this fair growing up. I also have done many projects with 4-H and through this fair including vine pruning, leathercraft, welding, archery and recycled art. I have enjoyed every year of 4-H, always trying to learn more and help the younger members around me. 4-H is a great opportunity for anyone to learn how to raise animals or cre-

ate something with the help and support of the entire community. In my free time and over my school vacation, I enjoy going on rock crawling trips in my Jeep and going kneeboarding on the lake with my family. Every summer my parents and I spend a week near a lake to go kneeboarding, wakeboarding and skiing, and a week up in the mountains fishing and rock crawling. Having this fair and 4-H has influenced my life in more ways than I could have imagined.

It has given me the drive to take the classes I am at school and the courage to pursue a career in engineering. This is a community that I would not give up for anything.

Zoe Fish-O’Brien: I am a senior at Healdsburg High School and this is my second year on the Junior Fair board. I have been raising market lambs for Healdsburg Fair for four years. I have also been involved in FFA for four years. This is my last year in FFA raising lambs for our local fair, I just committed to UC Davis. After high school I plan to get a degree in Agriculture at UC Davis. I have also been riding horses since I was 9. I compete at three day events with my off the track thoroughbred. I plan to bring my horse to college with me as well, in order to continue competing. This is a sentimental year for me, but I am glad that I get to spend my last fair as a member of the Junior Fair board.

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SAvE THE DATE:

Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair Barn Dance and Harvest Party is November 4, 2017

he Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair, internationally known as the: “World’s Biggest Little Fair” will once again be hosting our annual Barn Dance and Harvest Party this fall, so save the date. Mark it down for this upcoming November 4, 2017, at the Santa Rosa Junior College Shone Farm.

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Come laugh, sing and dance, enjoy fine Sonoma County wines, and be served the finest country barbeque this side of Memphis!

Menu items feature Rob+Nick’s succulent, hand rubbed, slow oak roasted, and personally carved, New York slabs, flash grilled garlic/butter shrimp, and a myriad of savory country side dished, served up by Adrianne Brounstein’s Healdsburg High School’s Culinary Arts crew.

The world’s finest wines, donated by your friends and neighbors at so many of the wonderful local wineries, will be served as well.

Never have you seen a finer assembly nor have you had a better opportunity to taste, our Healdsburg’s “nectar of the gods” as you will at the Barn Dance and

Harvest Party.

As you mingle with old pals and new, peruse the many tables loaded with more of the finest wines and country goods that you can imagine with our annual silent auction.

Once again, your friends and neighbors graciously and continuously provide wines, goods, and services for you to bid on as part of the auction. Additionally, the crew on the Board of Directors assemble several “packages” of goods and services to be put together as a live auction.

If that is not enough, come enjoy our own little and local “Dancing with the Stars” contest, as the finest fancy feet, (... and some not so fancy), this side of the Carolinas, kick up their heals to a whopping assortment of country tunes.

(Special guest musicians to be announced).

The annual Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair “Barn Dance and Harvest Party” is our one fund raising event for the year. All proceeds from ticket sales and the auction go for the support of the Healdsburg Fair and our sponsored local youth programs.

Each year we also give out thousands of dollars for college scholarships and continuing education. We support current students just setting out in life, and help past students gain the “sheepskin” and work experience as they focus on their own long term goals and professional lives.

We are so fortunate that many of these young people who have performed and competed in the fair have come back and now are serving and contributing as Board members, 4-H Community Leaders, and FFA Boosters. Thanks folks!

The Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair has been a civic keystone to Healdsburg since 1950. The Fair was “Norman Rockwell” before there was a Norman Rockwell (that may be a bit much, but you get the point).

So, we will see you this May 25 at the Parade, Friday the 26th at the Livestock Shows, and the 27th at the Livestock Auction. And then, “Save the Date” for this Fall, November 4, for the wildest “HoDown” this side of Rio at the Healdsburg Fair’s own “Barn Dance and Harvest Party!”

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FUTURE FARMERS COUNTRY FAIR BOARD: Continued from page 7 on the board. Wesley not only serves on the board, but has been the Ag instructor for the past four years at the high school. She does an outstanding job. Wesley is always ready to lend a hand where needed.

is also on several other committees. Kelley was an exhibitor at the HFFCF when she was in 4-H and FFA. We welcome her back to help support the youth of our community.

Margaret Basurto completed her 3rd year as a board member. Margaret serves on the Livestock and Auction Committee,rules and by laws, as well as the Barn Dance Committee and several others. It’s great to have her as part of the team.

Jennah Peavler is finishing her 2nd year on the board. Jennah is also a past exhibitor of the HFFCF. Jennah is on several committees, she is Chair of Sir Rusty,co-chair of junior fair board, and is also apart of the Barn Dance and Parade committees. She has been a great help this year with planning of the fair.

Kelley Parsons has completed her 2nd year on the board. Kelley is Co-Chair for the Barn Dance, which will be in November this year. She

Katelyn Lagerquist is finishing her 1st year on the board. Katelyn is a past exhibitor of the HFFCF. She is currently in the Livestock and

auction committee, judges committee, and many others. We are very lucky to have her be apart of our board.

Vern Losh just finished up his 1st year on the board. He is involved in the building and grounds committee, Academics committee and many others. Its great to have him on board.

Michelle Maffia has just finished her 1st year on the board. She is part of several committees including Round Robin, Barn Dance along with many others. We look forward to many years with Michelle on our HFFCF Board.

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Annual buyer’s dinner a tasty pre-auction tradition he Healdsburg Future Farmers’ Country Fair will be here before you know it! The last night of the fair, Saturday, May 27, 2017, between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. the fair board will host the annual buyers’ dinner. The dinner is held to express our appreciation to the businesses and individuals who have shown support to the local FFA and 4-H groups by attending and investing in the future of the exhibitor.

John and Kim Lloyd of Big John’s Market have graciously offered to donate the supplies needed to put on such an affair again this year, and K. King Catering, Kathy King and her crew, have offered their time and service in preparing the dinner.

This dinner, let alone this fair, would not be the success it has been over the years without the support of businesses, individuals, and volunteers, and for that we thank you all.

Come join the fun, spend time with friends and family, and enjoy a great meal!

For more information regarding the auction and this year’s dinner, fair board members will be on hand at the Healdsburg Recreation Park starting Wednesday, May 24, 2017.

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