Fair Times 2015 - The Jefferson Star
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Fair Times 2015 - The Jefferson Star
COMPLETE GUIDE for over 30 years EASTERN IDAHO STATE FAIR Blackfoot, Idaho The DuPont Oval Logo is a registered trademark of DuPont. ®, TM, SM Trademarks and service marks of Pioneer. © 2013 PHII. DUPPPP13048VAR1 13-2515 Rigby, Idaho • Pioneer.com Kirby McFarland: 208-390-1401 • David Hodges: 208-390-4185 2:51 PM McFarland Seed Service, Inc. 8/14/15 From scientists to agronomists to your local expert, we’re with you from the word go. September 5-12, 2015 FairTimes2015Cover:Layout 1 Page 1 Fair Times 2 — August 26, 2015 Eastern Idaho State Fair announces 2015 Grand Marshal (EISF)—The Eastern Idaho State Fair Board of Directors has named Rauhn P anting as Grand Marshal of this year’ s Eastern Idaho State F air. He will lead the annual EISF P arade down Shilling Avenue on Saturday, September 5, at 10 am. Being involved in the 4-H program for more than 50 years, Rauhn has been a great influence on many young people. This lifetime of dedication is exactly why Panting has been named as the Grand Marshal of the Eastern Idaho State Fair. A Soda Springs native, Pant- RAUHN PANTING ing grew up on a ranch that his grandfather had originally homesteaded. The f amily raised cattle and sheep and were active in 4-H. His mother still resides in the original farmhouse. Panting and his wife, Nancy, have spent the last 35 years in Malad, Idaho, where they raised four children. What started out as four acres has grown to 60 as the couple of 39 years picked up adjoining lots as the y came for sale. We’ve done it all when it comes to livestock; steers, pigs, lambs, horses,” says P anting. With the e xception of a tw oyear LDS mission and one or two college years, Panting has been to the Eastern Idaho State Fair annually for the last 50 years. Instead of taking f amily vacations, his f amily would spend the week at the f air, showing all different kinds of livestock. One year, they opted out of Christmas ornaments on their tree and hung all of the different colored ribbons the y won the previous year. Serving as the 4-H Oneida County Extension Educator for his entire professional career , Panting handled v arious assignments, including: ultrasound technician for beef, sheep or swine, open class sheep superintendent, de veloped the working ranch horse show and sho wed open class “Rauhn has had such a great influence on many young people over the years.” — Brandon Bird Gen Mgr. of the EISF sheep from 1987-1992. He was a 4-H Parent with participating EISF projects from 1987 – 2007 and an acti ve livestock judge all o ver Idaho, Utah, Wyoming and Oregon. He was the Epsilon Sigma Phi Educator of the Year in 2005 and was the ESP State President and Member from 2000 – 2013. “4-H teaches respect and life-learning skills among other things,” says P anting. “Kids need a cause and a purpose in this world.” 4-H has adapted over the years to serv e urban youth as well as the rural community. “These days, not every kid involved is going to go back to the f arm to put the knowledge to use,” says Panting. “It’s still important to know where your food comes from and how the agricultural process works.” While Panting’s children are all out of the house, he still continues the livestock-rearing tradition with his eight grandchildren. “For the last se ven summers, I’ve had one of my grandchildren at my house for the summer raising either a lamb or a pig, ” says P anting. “They do all the work and then show it at the county f air. 4-H is still an inte gral part of my life even though I’m retired.” “Rauhn has had such a great influence on many young people over the years,” says Brandon Bird, General Manager of the EISF. “That’s truly the hallmark of his success.” See Grand Marshal Rauhn Panting leading the 2015 Eastern Idaho State F air Parade at 10 am on Saturday, September 5. Each year, hundreds of spectators and F airgoers gather along Shilling Avenue to watch the annual parade tra vel from Rich Street to East Alice Street. For spectators and o ver 125 entry participants alike, the annual parade brings tradition and hometown fun for Opening Day of the 2015 Eastern Idaho State Fair-which runs Saturday, September 5, through Saturday, September 12. Complete schedules and 2015 Fair information can be found at www.funatthefair.com. Fair Times August 26, 2016 — 3 A huge welcome to the fair 113 years of fair history from Manager J. Brandon Bird Before man landed on the moon, before TV w as invented and even before Henry Ford rolled out the f irst Model T, the Eastern Idaho State Fair has been a part of our community; based on the common goal of bringing people of all ages and w alks of life together to celebrate Idaho’s rich agricultural history. We’re proud to say that over the last 113 years, the Fair has gro wn into Eastern Idaho’s largest annual event, attracting nearly 225,000 annually. The Eastern Idaho State Fair is undoubtedly the place for food, f amily and fun! This year’s fair introduces a new Fair Ambassador, HAPPY. This loveable creature exhibits the HAPPYness that fairgoers experience each year. We welcome everyone to FIND Y OUR HAPPY at this year’s fair! With the best f air food in the intermountain west along with the immense selection of entertainment at activities at this year’s fair – F airgoers will have plenty of HAPPY moments with f amily and friends! Since the f airs inception, it’s grown year after year. Under the direction of the Fair Board of Directors, significant capital improvements continue to be made to mak e the fairgrounds even more inviting. This includes our continued plan to renovate restrooms, making them more accessible to people with special needs. Y ou will also see a major reno vation to the f irst five rows in the grandstand, along with other improvement projects completed throughout the grounds. Our Fair has grown from a stock show, which started in 1902, to a Multi-County District Fair that now represents J. BRANDON BIRD 16 counties in Eastern Idaho. Our success is the result of EISF’s commitment to providing wholesome, af fordable, family-oriented entertainment and educating the public by connecting them to the values and benefits of Idaho agriculture. Our food is a main draw for most fairgoers, and man y return each year to enjo y their own special favorites that are only available here. EISF excels in the breadth of competitions, entertainment and educational activities packed into eight days. We cannot accomplish this success without the support from our Fair staff and Board, our vendors and countless volunteers who make the fair experience pleasant for everyone. We invite everyone to do their part in k eeping our fair clean by placing trash in one of the nearby 400 trash receptacles placed on the grounds. We welcome our visitors, young and old, to enjo y the Eastern Idaho State F air where you can FIND Y OUR HAPPY! Thank you for joining us as you create unforgettable memories and experiences at the Eastern Idaho State Fair! Your only news source for Rigby and Shelley, The Jefferson Star and the Shelley Pioneer Call today 745-8701 or 357-7661 BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 2015, COREY FOSTER, LEROY REED, REGENE JONES, JUSTIN OLESON, TOM BARNES AND GEORGE HAMILTON (EISF)—From its early origins as a livestock show in 1902, the Eastern Idaho State F air has become a favorite annual destination for f amilies young and old, creating fond memories and unforgettable experiences. For more than a century , the Fair has upheld its mission to provide wholesome, affordable, family-oriented entertainment and education in an agricultural environment within clean and safe surroundings. Agriculture has al ways been the backbone of the Eastern Idaho State Fair. Over the course of eight days, the Fair is home to more than 2,000 animals including dairy and beef cattle, light and draft horses, sheep, pigs, goats, chickens, rabbits, pigeons, and occasionally ostriches, llamas, and emus. The Fair receives more than 6,000 entries from Idahoans young and old entering their hobbies and livestock in 26 competition categories. This includes Livestock, Flowers, Baking, Canning, Needlecraft, Antiques, Fine Arts, Hobbies & Craft, Photography, Native American, FFA, and 4-H. Nearly 70 food v endors feed hungry visitors with f avorites such as corn dogs, giant turk ey legs, funnel cakes and tiger ears. More than 200 vendors showcase their services throughout the grounds. For the last se veral years, attendance has reached an all-time record of roughly 220,000 visitors. The Fair traces its history back to 1902, when a group of cattlemen wanted to hold a li vestock show in Blackfoot. The y got together to purchase some land, and the sho w was held. The Pocatello Tribune came to the show and reported on October 9, 1902: “This is a great day in the history of Blackfoot. There were Cattle to look at as well as floral and agricultural exhibits.” For the ne xt 16 years, the Southeastern Idaho Fair ran continuously, where the first merrygo-round powered by a stream engine arrived in 1906, followed by the Fair board spending $900 in 1912 to have Teddy Roosevelt arrive by train to mak e a campaign speech. In 1918, f inancial hardship forced the F air to shut down. Fortunately, county leaders and the F arm Bureau sa w the value of the f air and purchased the land, reopening the F air in 1920. Five years later, the F air became a four -day event. Also that year, the Idaho Le gislature passed Multi County Fair District laws. Three counties in southeast Idaho – Bingham, Bonneville and Bannock – created the Eastern Idaho Fair District. In 1930, a fourth county – Clark – became part of the F air district. With 16 counties today, Eastern Idaho State Fair is the only multicounty district fair! In the late 1930s, the Eastern Idaho Fair District o vercame a big challenge when the Utah State Fair changed its dates to coincide with the Blackfoot e vent. The Fair board refused to mo ve its dates and challenged the Utah fair for livestock and entertainment by changing its name to the Eastern Idaho State Fair. By this time, 12 counties were part of the Fair district, bringing an annual attendance of 40,000 visitors. Significant construction projects included the Grandstands, and the Arts & Crafts department was established, bringing more variety to the e vent. Contests were created, including a Potato Picking Contest in 1939 where the governors from Idaho and Maine competed. (Maine won.) In 1940, the Fair built its landmark arch, along with administrative offices. Its attendance of 66,000 plus 25,000 student admissions over six nights and five days broke all records of past years. Two years later, the United States entered W orld War II, leading the Fair to shut down operations in an ef fort to help the American war effort. Fair officials rented out their b uilding to further assist the county through the storage of surplus foodstuffs. Also in 1942, fire destroyed the commercial building which contained a potato dehydration plant, consuming 250,000 pounds of potatoes, 50 tons of coal and all SEE HISTORY PAGE 4 Farmers Construction Companies Diesel Pickup Trucks New • Rebuild • Exchange Injector Pumps Injectors • Turbos Service • Repair Diesel Parts Supply Ford • Dodge • Chevy 2518 S. 2050 W. Ogden, UT 84401 801.731.2921 800.448.8677 www.bakerdiesel.com Coming to Idaho Falls SPRING 2016 4 — August 26, 2015 Fair Times HISTORY / from page 3 equipment inside. It took o ver ten years before the structure could be rebuilt. On September 22, 1944, less than one week after the 1944 F air had ended, the U.S. Army set up headquarters at the fairgrounds to guard and manage 500 Italian prisoners of war for over a month. In what was called the “acute harvest labor crisis in the country,” the Italian POWs dug sugar beets and potatoes during their stay in southeast Idaho. This event brought the reality of war and its effects directly to the people of this area. After World War II, the Fair met new challenges. First-day attendance (15,000) was up 50% from previous years, as ne w entertainment – including grandstand entertainment, aerial acrobats, a Disappearing Water Ballet and Pete Siebrand’s Carnival – drew crowds to the F air. In 1948, attendance soared to over 82,000, and housing in Blackfoot for Fair attendees became a serious problem. Se veral grounds improvements were made during this time, including a ne w Midway area on the west side, a new steel exhibit building, four new livestock barns and 50 ne w stalls for race horses. From 1946-1948, the Fair first offered betting on horse racing, but after two years, the Board pulled the plug on betting. For years, they fought to get horse racing legislation passed, despite vetoes from the Governor of Idaho. Eventually, it would pass. The latter half of the 20th century continued to bring innovation and growth to the Eastern Idaho State Fair. The horse racing le gislation finally passed, and parimutuel racing started in 1964. That same year, however, the new parimutuel racing commission and the Fair Board canceled the Indian Relay races, an event run by Native Americans from the F ort Hall Reservation that has been popular and a mainstay since the F air’s early years. This decision immediately spawned criticism from individuals who called the competition “the most popular part of the racing program.” The racing commission fine-tuned its schedule and the Indian Relay race returned in 1965; since then, the Indian Relays ha ve run consistently during the horse races and continues to dra w large crowds to the grandstand on the days the races are held. In 1968, KIFI-TV chose the Eastern Idaho State Fair as the site for its very first LIVE broadcast, which featured weatherman Lloyd Lindsey Young. The 1970s and 1980s ushered in significant enhancements to the grounds, including a ne w 4-H building, the $500,000 Goddard Livestock Pavilion and a new Hobbies & Crafts b uilding. The F air began operating under annual themes beginning with the 1972 theme, “Six Big Days and Nights, Spectacular Fun for Everyone!” In 1974, the Demolition Derby w as introduced and became a F air tradition benefiting the Blackfoot Elks Club; since then, it has become a Closing Night favorite. Fair attendance continued to rise; by the mid1980s, the Fair was seeing 50,000 people on opening day, and totaling nearly 220,000. By 1989, the Fair had extended to an eight-day event which continues to the present. In the 1990s, the Fair brought in new contests – including the State Arm Wrestling Championships, Crisco cooking contests, Karaoke, the annual High Desert Homebrew Competition, and others – to add to its entertainment. Butler Amusements began providing the Carnival; with o ver 30 rides and numerous game booths, they have maintained a solid relationship since with the Eastern Idaho State Fair. The Fair established a permanent stage for its nighttime enter tainment, which during this time featured music le gends Charlie Daniels and Travis Tritt. Now into the 21st Century, the Eastern Idaho State Fair continues to be eastern Idaho’s longest running annual event. In 2009, the Fair set an all-time attendance record of 221,000 visitors. The Fair also has used technology to better connect and communicate with its audiences, through its website – www.funatthefair.com – as well as through social media sites including Twitter and Facebook. In 2010, the Fair improved its online ticket ordering process, making it more convenient for fairgoers to buy their tickets ahead of time, saving them from waiting in lines to purchase or pick up will-call tickets. Also that year, the Fair Board strengthened the Fair’s smoking policy, whereby most of the Fair is now smoke-free, with the exception of two designated smoking areas. This creates a healthier en vironment for the Fair’s visitors, workers and animals that participate in this annual family tradition year after year. The Eastern Idaho State F air lends its success to the people of Eastern Idaho, who continue to visit the Fair year after year. Its dedicated Board members, Commissioners, leadership and staff have dedicated countless hours through the years to bring this annual event to Blackfoot. Sponsors and area organizations have also lent generous support. There ha ve been some hardships along the way, but supporters have seen the Fair’s meaning and value to the people of Idaho and have ensured the Fair’s continued presence. The Eastern Idaho State Fair anticipates more success in the ne xt 113 years! Daytime events at the fair Daytime events at the fair Pari-Mutuel Racing Sunday Sept.6, Monday Sept. 7, Friday Sept. 1 1 and Saturday Sept. 12 12 p.m., $4 Pari-Mutuel Racing is a betting system in which all bets are placed together in a pool and shared among all winning bettors. Each day has 8-10 P ari-Mutuel races with 3 Indian Relay races. Pari-Mutuel Racing attracts all types of racing fans–from spectators to novices and serious bettors. An yone over the age of 18 can place a bet. The Race Track’s official program will pro vide information on each race and each horse, so fans can place their wagers on horses the y think are most likely to win, place, or show. Programs can be purchased the day of for $3. Buy a Season P ass for only $40; it includes weeklong fair gate admission and horse races admission, go to the tickets page for more information. During the f air, pay for your fair gate admission at any of the entrance gates, and purchase your horse racing admission at the ticket booths underneath the grandstands. Indian Relay National Championships Sunday Sept.6 , Monday Sept. 7, Thursday Sept. 10, Friday Sept.11, and Saturday Sept. 12; 12 p.m., $4 (fr ee Thursday 12 – 1:30 p.m.) The always popular and dangerous Indian Relay National Championships are featured after the 4th, 6th, and 8th P ari-Mutuel races. Teams compete for a $37,500 added purse. Indian Relay Races is a centuries-old tradition of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes culture. The sport actually originated on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation over 100 years ago, and many families that partici pated in the sport decades ago are still participating and passing this legacy on from generation to generation. The Indian Relay teams consist of three horses and four team members (1 rider , 1 catcher [Mugger], and 2 holders). The rider must complete a lap riding bareback with each horse. The rider must dismount without any help from their teammates and without losing control of their horses. Horse Hitches–FREE Monday, Sept. 7 – Satur day, Sept. 12 9 a.m., Infield Hitches are presented to the judges while making laps around the track. Judges observe the conformation of the horses as well as the horses’ manner of going. There are various classes for unbraided and braided carts, including classes for youth, ladies, and men. For guidelines and entry information, go to the Hitches page. Team Penning, Branding, and Sorting–FREE Tuesday, Sept. 8 8 a.m., Main Grandstand Evolved from common ranch work, Team Penning, Branding, and Sorting is a fast-paced event. Teamwork is key as the riders on horseback work against the clock. Horse Pulling–FREE Wednesday, Sept. 9 1 p.m., Main Grandstand “I bet my horse can pull more than yours can.” Watch as horses pull a stone-boat or weighted sled until the y get stuck. The beginning weights are started at Lights 3,000 lbs, Middles 3,500 lbs, and Heavy 4,000 lbs. Barrel Racing–FREE Wednesday, Sept. 9 8 a.m., Main Grandstand Watch cowgirls and cowboys compete in the arena against each other and the clock. The riders enter the arena at full speed, quickly rounding each of the 3 barrels in a clo verleaf pattern and then exiting where the y entered. Leaving the barrels standing and ripping through the course is every barrel racers goal. Mike Rutledge Excavating, LLC 530 North 3950 East • Rigby, Idaho 83442 Cell: 208-681-6217 shmike54@msn.com All Excavating Needs, New Construction, Septic Systems, Sand and Gravel, Irrigation Work Fair Times August 26, 2016 — 5 Fair offers grandstand entertainment every night Once again the Eastern Idaho State Fair offers a week of exciting entertainment. It all begins with the Bull Riding Championship and ends with the ever-popular Demolition Derby. All tick ets purchased include admission into the fair. Bull Riding Championships — Sept. 5 at 7:30 p.m. Start off the fair right with the bad bo ys of the summer! No, no, no, we’ re not talking about the cowboys: we’re talking about the thousand pound, mean as dirt, 8-seconds of pain, horns and hooves kind of bad boys! Make sure to get your seat early , though it’ s doubtful you’ll spend much time in it with all the e xcitement packed into the Bull Riding Championships. It’s gonna be wild! Adults (12 and up) $15 Children (11 and under) $10 RMP Tractor Pull — Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. Watch horsepower like you have never seen before! Whether you’re measuring foot-pounds of torque, cubic inches of displacement, or raw horsepower, you’ll have to admit, this ain’t your grandpa’s tractor! Drivers from around the region pull tons of weight through the dirt and mud. Don’t try this at home. . .especially with gas prices the w ay they are. Motorhead Package: Buy tickets to RMP Tractor Pull 9/6 & Monster Energy FreestyleMX.com Tour 9/9 to save $5! Adults starting at $20 Children $10 Gem State Classic Pr o Rodeo — Sept. 7 and 8 at 8 p.m. Riding into to wn is the PRCA sanctioned Gem State Classic that combines w orldclass competitors from the Professional Rodeo Co wboys Association with a ward winning stock from Po wder River Rodeo and D&H Cattle. Monday night will feature a Military Appreciation Ceremon y and Tuesday night is Man Up Crusade “Wear Purple” night. Adults $15 Children $10 Monster Energy FreestyleMX — Sept. 9 at 8 p.m. It’s time to get your hearts racing for the grand return of the FreestlyeMX.com T our! Back by popular demand, the Monster FreestyleMX.com Worldwide Tour features 10 of the world’s best riders. Freestyle Motocross is one of the fastest growing spectator sports in America, featuring world-class athletes flying overhead while performing breathtaking stunts in mid-air. The suspense, thrill, and danger is shared by the rider with the audience while doing back flips and handstands midair , not knowing if they will make it to the ground safely on their bike again. Monster FreestyleMX is a breathtaking show you do not want to miss! Adults starting at $20 Children $10 Cheap Trick — Sept. 11 at 8 p.m. Since the 70s Cheap T rick has been blending elements of pop, punk and even metal in a way that is instantly catchy and recognizable. With timeless classics such as “I Want You to Want Me,” “Surrender,” and “The Flame,” Cheap Trick is a musical institution. Anyone familiar with Comedy Central’s The Colbert Report will note that Cheap T rick wrote and performed the theme song. Their most current release, The Latest, (released on CD, vinyl and 8-track) has garnered glowing reviews worldwide and continues Cheap T rick’s reign as power-pop progenitors as they continue their legacy of over 35 years in the music industry. Special Local Guest Ma w Band will be opening for Cheap Trick. Maw Band plays with influences from Da ve Matthews Band, Umpre y’s McGee, Slightly Stoopid, Neil Young, Glen Hansard, Colin Hay, Jack White and more. The Band combines curious sounds and rhythms with insightful lyrics and rockin beats. Seating Options: VIP Section (Standing ONL Y): $64 GA Floor (Standing ONL Y): $34 Premium Grandstand (Reserved Seating): $44 Re gular Grandstand (Reserved Seating): $34 Demolition Derby — Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m. The Fair always has an e xciting closing with the yearly sell-out Demolition Derby! Combining classic cars with creative driving and mud, the Derby never disappoints the packed grandstand arena. There is only one rule for the Derby: keep moving . . . if you can. No matter ho w we say it, the Demolition Derby is still one of the most exciting events of the Fair. Adults starting at $20 Children $16 HAPPY LOVIN’ FREESTYLE BIAS R-4 RADIAL R-1 I-1 IMPLEMENT FRONT F-2 FLOTATION BIAS R-3 PREMIUM PREMIUM TRACTION PREMIUM RIB PREMIUM TRACTION GEORGE & JESSE’S Les Schwab Tire Center Ččđ4065)ƪ45"5&ě3*(#:sčċēĒďĐĒĒčč 6 — August 26, 2015 Commemorative belt buckle celebrates fair history 2015 COMMEMORATIVE BELT BUCKLE In celebration of 113 e xtraordinary years, EISF has f ashioned 50 individually numbered commemorati ve belt buckles. The buckles contain two semiprecious stones, a customized fair logo, and are die struck in non-precious metal before electroplated in Silv er & Gold. You can wear these limited edition buckles with pride at the 2015 EISF! The commemorative buckles are crafted by GIST Silv ersmiths, who for more than 40 years has pro vided the finest custom and trophy b uckles, jewelry and accessories; the y are widely known for their e xceptional detail and authenticity. Company owner and founder Gary Gist is a former rodeo cowboy, whose success w on him numerous buckles through the years. Gary believed he could create a quality buckle that every cowboy would want to wear, so for 23 years, he created the award buckles for the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association. You can purchase your limited edition belt buckle NOW online, at the Fair Main Office, over the phone at (208) 785-2480, or during f air week at the Souvenir Shop in Agriculture Building #8. Fair Times August 26, 2016 — 7 Eastern Idaho State Fair pays it forward (EISF)—In keeping with its decade-old tradition of supporting outstanding high school seniors, the Eastern Idaho State Fair, in partnership with Butler Amusement, Inc., announced six f inalists who have been awarded a $1,000 scholarship to the college of his or her choice. This scholarship fund has given out over $54,000 to deserving college-bound teens since its inception ten years ago. A six-member scholarship committee had the difficult task of selecting winners out of the numerous worthy applicants. “We were amazed at the quality of applicants this year. We are proud to see so many outstanding local students and look forward to seeing them succeed in the future,” said President George Hamilton. The six finalists were picked based on past years’ experience in FFA or 4-H along with their personal and professional goals, honors, activities, community service and financial need. The winners, in no particular order, are: Katie Kirby, Firth; Camas J. Neville, Hamer; Rachel Durtschi, Shelley; Samantha Daniels, Malad; Caleb R. Johnson, Blackfoot; and Lauren Okeson, Idaho Falls. The scholarship winners were invited to attend a special luncheon with the Eastern Idaho State F air Board of Directors and staff on Friday, April 24, to receive their awards. This scholarship is open to graduating seniors from the surrounding 16 counties. The EISF encourages those interested in the 2016 scholarship to enter this year’ s fair as a 4-H or FFA member to qualify. PICTURED ARE, FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: ROY REED, COREY FOSTER, LAUREN OKESON, REGENE JONES, KATIE KIRBY, JUSTIN OLESON, CAMAS NEVILLE, TOM BARNES, CALEB JOHNSON, GEORGE HAMILTON (NOT PICTURED: RACHEL DURTSCHI AND SAMANTHA DANIELS) Sugar Art Show returns for 2015 (EISF)—Held in the Hobbies and Craft Building, The Sugar Art Show provides decorators the opportunity to test their skills and share their talent with the public. You can attend free cake demonstrations, as well as the opportunity to tak e hands-on classes from our prestigious judges and se veral local cak e artists. Be sure to w atch the Celebrity Mystery Cak e Challenge on Saturday , Sept. 5 at ANTIQUES • WESTERN COLLECTIBLES • ANTIQUE WOOD AND COAL STOVES • HARD CHROME 4:30 p.m. in the 4-H b uilding, where local businesses battle for the bragging rights of “The Ultimate Cake Creators.” This will be similar to the cak e competitions you see on the food networks. The award ceremony follows at 6:30 p.m. where the winners will be announced and a wards presented in all categories of the Sugar Art Show. GREAT as a gift or to use in your own kitchen Creative Potato Cook-Book wonderful keepsake of Idaho. $ 196 N. Yellowstone • Rigby (208) 745-7432 plus tax AVAILABLE NOW ONLY AT THE JEFFERSON STAR POLISHING • ANTIQUE PLATING • CHROME, COPPER, BRASS AND NICKEL RESTORATION 395 134 W. MAIN • RIGBY, ID THE SHELLEY PIONEER 650 N. STATE • SHELLEY, ID 8 — August 26, 2015 OFFICE PERSONNEL LEFT TO RIGHT BACK ROW, BARRY ADAMS, GROUND & MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR, J. BRANDON BIRD, GENERAL MANAGER, BILL DIXON, GROUNDS & MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR ASST., SANDRA YOUNG, GROUNDS & MAINTENANCE, FRONT ROW, OFFICE STAFF, PAULA MARUJI, BRANDI MARIE, MARCENE FREEMAN AND LYLA MORGAN Eastern Idaho State Fair staff The Eastern Idaho State F air may last only eight days of the year, but there is an entire year’s worth of work that goes into it. The Board of Directors has a monthly meeting to approve various aspects of the Fair, the next year’s fair is planned, the exhibitor handbook is created, and the entertainment is chosen. There are also various events that occur during the summer, such as a dog sho w, parties, diesel pulling, and quinceañeras. R O L L E N D S The Main Office and Grounds need to be staffed year-round to tak e care of e verything Pictured are: Left to Right: (Back ro w) Barry Adams, Maintenance Supervisor; J. Brandon Bird, General Manager; Bill Dixon, Asst. Maintenance Supervisor; Sandra Young, Maintenance; (Front row – Office Staff) Paula K. Maruji, Brandi Bird, Marcene Freeman, and Lyla Morgan. Ideal for… • Covering banquet tables • Wrapping/Packing We have a variety • Arts/Crafts of sizes on hand. • Use as drop cloth Prices starting at • endless other uses Stop by the Jefferson Star – 134 West Main, Rigby and choose the roll size that suits your need. $ 150 No Insurance? We can help. See us at Idaho Drug • Filling Bubble packs • All major insurance plans accepted • Medical supplies and equipment Idaho Drug began business on Main Street of Rigby as a Pharmacy and Soda Fountain in 1947. Come see the new seasonal items in our gift shop! Come visit our gift shop: Ty Swensen Shane Permann • Variety of merchandise • Unique Gifts • Cards and our Old-Fashioned Soda Fountain Excuse our mess. We are remodeling. But we are open regular hours Hours: Mon-Fri 9-6 Sat 10-4 Fair Times August 26, 2016 — 9 Butler Amusements providing carnival for EISF (EISF)— Butler Amusements was started nearly 40 years ago and today, they are the lar gest carnival company in the Western United States providing carnivals for over 110 different events each year. They operate o ver 120 amusement rides in six dif ferent western states including California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada and Arizona. Their events include more than 35 major fairs and festivals as well as smaller celebrations in churches and shopping centers. A leader in the industry , they’re proud of their history of innovation. From safety and energy conservation, to employee training and education, to customer convenience features, they strive to produce affordable family entertainment for their patrons and consider it a privilege to offer attractions that bring joy and happiness to all ages. The y’re dedicated to pro viding their customers and their emplo yees with safe and enjo yable rides, and a wide v ariety of food and game concessions, always comprised of the ne west equipment available. Butler Amusements is proud to be recognized with the Circle of Excellence Designation by the Outdoor Amusement Business Association (OABA). The presentation was made at the International Association of F airs and Exposition (IAFE) Con vention held in Las Vegas on November 30,2005. Go to www.butlera musements.com for more information. Ride directory Presented by Butler Entertainment, the carni val will feature rides for the young and the young at heart. New to the fair this year are the Zombie Carnival and the Kite Flyer Vertigo The brand new A.R.M Vertigo towers over the midw ay at 100 feet in height and seats twentyfour passengers. Each seat holds two riders who are secured by a lap restraint. Once the ride begins, the entire center twists in a circular motion. Riders enjo y a swinging sensation as the entire center track lifts up slo wly until reaching the top of the ride. Once the swing ride reaches the top it begins to slowly swing in a descent. Coupons: 5 Height to Ride Alone: 48″ Height to Ride with an Adult: 48″ TurboForce Not for the faint-hearted. Riders are taken for a 70 mph ‘spin’ at the ends of a whirling arm that takes them 140 ft. in the air and sends them hurtling towards earth in an arc generating forces 3 times the pull of gravity. Features upside-down free-flipping action. Coupons: $15 or Wristband + 6 coupons Height to Ride Alone: 58″ Height to Ride with an Adult: 58″ Footloose Thrill-seekers have touted this ride as one of the Midway’s “craziest!” On the F ootloose the ride’s two gigantic arms loop counter-clockwise to each other, turning completely upside down. Riders are secured by o ver the shoulder harnesses while their legs dangle free in the open air . This ride is sure to thrill even the bravest of riders. Coupons: 5 Height to Ride Alone: 54″ Height to Ride with an Adult: 54″ Fireball A midway favorite, the Fireball, from Holland, lifts riders high into the air, 24 at a time. As the main boom swings back and forth, the base of six groups of seats begin to spin, gi ving the passengers a feeling of weightlessness while they soar through the air with their feet swinging free! This ride creates a thrilling, unforgettable experience for its riders and provides a spectacular show. Coupons: 5 Height to Ride Alone: 54″ Height to Ride with an Adult: 54″ Spin Out The Spin Out is one of the most exciting rides on the midway. Made in England it stands 45 feet high and has 6 – 4 passenger seats. P assengers sit in one of four seats on the outside edge of the ride. As the Spin Out begins to rise six sets of seats begin to spin. Up, do wn and around passengers thrill to the sight and feel of Spin Out. There are only 8 Spinouts on tra veling carnivals in the United States. Coupons: 5 Height to Ride Alone: 52″ Height to Ride with an Adult: 52″ Big Top Funhouse This circus themed funhouse will hypnotize patrons with its beautiful color changing LED light show and ne wly painted scenery. Enjoy an upper deck view of the midw ay on the second story once maneuv ering the air tricks and the spinning steps. With so many tricks to master, including a roller floor, treadmill, ladder steps and surprising air fans, it will tak e days to master this funhouse! Coupons: 4 Height to Ride Alone: 48″ Height to Ride with an Adult: 48″ *No open-toed shoes Giant Scooters A new innovation on a traditional ride, our Scooters are stateof-the-art. Riders, seated in their “cars” begin a trip over a rectangular floor, bumping and dodging other drivers in their w ay! Coupled with the thrill of the ride is a light show, TV videos visible around the center of the platform, music and more special effects at night! The Scooters are a custombuilt attraction – the f irst in the United States, a vailable only through Butler Amusements. Coupons: 4 Height to Ride Alone: 54″ Height to Ride with an Adult: 54″ Giant Wheel A towering tradition of Butler Amusements, the majestic Giant Wheel dominates the Midw ay day and night, offering patrons a sweeping view from a height of nearly 100 feet! P assengers are seated in separate gondolas and then whisked smoothly over the top and down again, reminiscent of the ferris wheel. The Giant Wheel is a pleasant ride for the entire family. The Giant Wheel is more of a sho wcase than e ver! Recently equipped with a brand new LED lighting package, the wheel uses less ener gy and produces a magnificent light show! Coupons: 5 Height to Ride Alone: 18 years and older Height to Ride with an Adult: 48″ *No single riders SEE CARNIVAL PAGE 10 NEW KITE FLYER RIDE INCREASED CAPACITY. INCREASED DENSITY. New Holland BigBalers are the new benchmark for baling capacity and productivity. They deliver up to a 20% increase in baling capacity and a 5% increase in bale density as compared to previous models – making the BigBaler a SMART choice for your hay operation. The industry-leading New Holland pre-compression chamber assures dense, perfect flake formation and now gets a little help from the new standard roller windguard that helps to pre-compress the crop before it even reaches the pickup tines. There’s much more: • Higher-capacity feeding: new Maxisweep™ pickup uses a full-width, feed-assist roller with overshot/undershot augers to pull overwidth windrows in with speed and consistency 14% Increase in feed rate: redesigned main drive gearbox delivers 48 strokes per minute, resulting in faster speeds at the pickup, rotor/packer and plunger The industry’s fastest reaction to changing windrow conditions: new Smartfill™ bale flake formation indicators are located at the front of the precompression chamber, not at the plunger Tractor Sales Idaho Falls • (208) 522-7291 Terreton • (208) 663-4410 St. Anthony • (208) 624-4461 © 2014 CNH Industrial America LLC. All rights reserved. New Holland is a trademark registered in the United States and many other countries, owned by or licensed to CNH Industrial N.V., its subsidiaries or affiliates. New Holland is a trademark in the United States and many other countries, owned by or licensed to CNH Industrial N.V., its subsidiaries or affiliates. 10 — August 26, 2015 Fair Times CARNIVAL / from page 9 Starship 3000 The lights and e xcitement of the midway literally become a blur as Starship 3000 sweeps you off of your feet. Spinning at 24 RPM, The Starship uses centrifugal force to float the passengers off the floor , giving them the feeling of weightlessness. All aboard this 45-person capacity Starship for one wild ride. Coupons: 4 Height to Ride Alone: 48″ Height to Ride with an Adult: 48″ Pole Position Coaster The Giant Pole Position Spinning Roller Coaster is F abbri Groups first spinning coaster delivered to a North America. This Italian made, world class coaster is composed of three levels, with the very top measuring 55 feet high. Each of the five coaster cars are painted just lik e racing cars and holds four passengers. This is not an ordinary coaster . The ride will also ha ve extra sound effects to dramatize when the car goes around a corner or gains in elevation. Riders hold on tight while the car gently climbs to the very top, after a moment of anticipation riders experience a free fall while the car itself actually spins while maneuv ering along the track. A superior coaster e xperience! Coupons: 5 Height to Ride Alone: 52″ Height to Ride with an Adult: 52″ Zipper The Zipper has been one of the Midway’s most recognizable attractions for years, pro viding thrills to riders from teens to adults. There’ s more spinning going on with the Zipper than an out of control top. While the ‘cages’ holding two passengers each rise and descend on a tower boom, each spins independently and the entire boom turns, too. Three times the action, backed by spectacular lighting bringing them back for more. Coupons: 5 Height to Ride Alone: 55″ Height to Ride with an Adult: 55″ *No Single Riders Eagle 16 A staple of the American Midway, this 16-seat ferris wheel has eight front f acing cars holding two riders in each. It of fers both a gentle ride around the 360-degree vertical circle and a thrilling view, as riders are lifted high above the ground and able to see for miles. Coupons: 4 Height to Ride Alone: 48″ Height to Ride with an Adult: 36″ Music Express This sleigh ride of grandiose proportions is a four trailer ride which welcomes riders for an exciting spin, tra velling forward, and around then tra veling backwards while negotiating an undulating path to add to the excitement. Its unusual size, unforgettable scenery, lights, music and ride mak e being whisk ed around and around fun and exciting! Coupons: 5 Height to Ride Alone: 48″ Height to Ride with an Adult: 42″ Scrambler Zig and zag your w ay to an amazing time on the Scrambler . Families delight as the y spin in two directions at the same time. The Scrambler has 12 seats each seat capable of holding 3 people. The main frame spins as each arm of seats spins independently, creating a feeling of funky flight. The Scrambler also features Deluxe Lighting and programmed incandescent “Ultra Lights.” Coupons: 4 Height to Ride Alone: 48″ Height to Ride with an Adult: 48″ Tilt-a-Whirl Round and round they go and where they stop, nobody knows! An old favorite that has thrilled and excited patrons for genera tions, the T ilt-A-Whirl is a swirling experience for teens and adults. Separate cars rotate individually as the entire ride revolves up, down and around! Coupons: 4 Height to Ride Alone: 48″ Height to Ride with an Adult: Scotty’s 201 South State • Rigby 745-6498 See Us For Everything… Automotive Electrical Fencing Hardware Household Paint Feed Supplies Plumbing Tools SCOTTY’S TWO RENTALS 201 South State,Rigby 745-6498 M-F 8-6 Sat. 8-5 42″ Dragon Wagon The Dragon Wagon is a kid size coaster. Riders travel in an undulating circle around a raised track. The coaster cars are themed like a dragon and each section of its body hold two passengers. Coupons: 3 Height to Ride Alone: 56″ Height to Ride with an Adult: 36″ *From Michael Jackson’ s Neverland Ranch Evolution When it comes to Super Spectacular rides, the biggest and the best is the Evolution! A circle of seats, with riders held f ast by a unique restraint system, begins to rotate. At once, the entire platform begins to rise to a height of over 150 feet. While the platform continues to rotate the ride gently descends downward, only to repeat the process. Equipped with special effects of smoke and flashing lights, the Ev olution is as exciting to w atch as it is to ride! Coupons: 5 Height to Ride Alone: 52″ Height to Ride with an Adult: 52″ Balloon Samba Manufactured in Italy , this kids ride features hot air balloon carriages and is truly a marvel to look at. The bright lights make it especially magnificent to look at during the evening. The Balloon Samba seats32 children in 6 air balloons. Fluffy white cloud cutouts and bright, smiling suns grace the safety barrier and gi ve kids the illusion of floating up in the sky. Coupons: 3 Height to Ride Alone: 36″ Height to Ride with an Adult: 36″ *From Michael Jackson’ s Neverland Ranch Bigfoot Trucks The Bigfoot Trucks are an alltime favorite of the kiddies featuring mini-monster trucks. The children feel as if the y are driving around the track. Mom and Dad can even ride in the back! Coupons: 4 Height to Ride Alone: 36″ Height to Ride with an Adult: 36″ Chopper Hopper Kids of all ages can swirl and twirl through the air like a chopper flying daredevil. The Chopper Hopper is a f amily ride and boasts eight cartoon themed helicopters. Each helicopter holds four passengers and is lar ge enough to accommodate children as well as adults. The helicopters move up and do wn the center pole and riders control the spinning action with a push of a button. Coupons: 4 Height to Ride Alone: 42″ Height to Ride with an Adult: 36″ Frog Hopper The Frog Hopper is a f irst of its kind, fully interactive family ride that is sure to be a hit amongst kids of all ages. The Frog Hopper combines stadium style seating with an adorable frog theme utilizing a unique, patent pending interactive bouncing motion. Coupons: 3 Height to Ride Alone: 36″ Height to Ride with an Adult: N/A *Adults Cannot Ride Wacky Worm Coaster The Wacky Worm coaster is designed for the whole f amily. SEE CARNIVAL PAGE 12 AugusAugust 26, 2015 — 11 Lil’ Cowpoke Rodeo rides again (EISF)—The Lil’ Co wpoke Rodeo will be returning to this year’ s fair on Saturday, Sept. 5, at 3 p.m. Held in the West Events Arena, the Lil’ Co wpoke Rodeo is the perfect opportunity for young, rising rodeo stars to shine! All contestants will recei ve recognition, with the top contestants recei ving trophies. Four different action-packed events are featured at the Lil’ Cowpoke Rodeo, with age groups ranging from 0-10. Here is a list of the e vents and their groups: Stick Horse Ridin’ – Age 5 and Under Ribbon Pull – Age 5 and Under Dummy Ropin’ – Age 5 and Under , Age 6 to 8, Age 9 to 10 Barrel Racin’ – Age 0 to 10 STICKING HORSE RIDING 48$/,7<9$/8(6(59,&( 2XUEXLOGLQJVPHHWDOOFRXQW\]RQLQJORDGLQJUHTXLUHPHQWV 3ODQQRZIRU\RXUVSULQJ VXPPHUIDOOEXLOGLQJ SURMHFWZLWKD6WHHO 'HVLJQEXLOGLQJ$KLJK TXDOLW\EXLOGLQJEXLOWWR PHHW\RXUQHHGV +0%.7&'556''.911&2156(4#/'56+%-$7+.6$7+.&+0)5 67((/'(6,*1 STEEL DESIGN 32%R[7HOIRUG3DUN,GDKR)DOOV P.O. Box 50308 • Telford Park • Idaho Falls 2I¿FH.HQGDOO&KULVWHQVHQ Office 208-529-3577 • Brian Christensen 208-589-3193 %LOO,OOLFK 3395 South Holmes Idaho Falls, ID 83404 208.524.3880 Services offered QuickBooks set up and solutions Business consultation Payroll preparation and related reports Income tax planning and preparation Estate tax planning 12 — August 26, 2015# — August 26, 2015 CARNIVAL / from page 10 This two level family roller coaster is a great way for the entire family to enjoy the carnival. This brightly painted worm, surrounded by flower cup lights, is a charming addition to the Midway. Coupons: 4 Height to Ride Alone: 42″ Height to Ride with an Adult: 36″ Lolli Swing Enjoy all of the fun of the sweet colors and sa vory sensation of a lollipop without the calories and sugar! This brightly colored ride has 16 swings decorated with large swirl lollipops and lights. The centerpiece is a large clown complete with a red nose and floppy shoes. Coupons: 3 Height to Ride Alone: 42″ Height to Ride with an Adult: 36″ Tom Kangaroo Experience the graceful, gentle ride of a baby kangaroo car ried in the safety of his mother’s pouch. Four Kangaroos welcome children and parents aboard for a smooth ride. P assengers sit inside each kangaroo and as the ride turns, each kangaroo slowly revolves as well. Coupons: 3 Height to Ride Alone: 32″ STATE FAIR SLIDE Height to Ride with an Adult: N/A *Adults Cannot Ride Toon Town This is your chance to see what it’s like to live in the wacky world of your favorite cartoons. Toon Town attracts kids and adults of all ages on a w alk through a funhouse with man y exciting obstacles. Toon Town also has a video camera set up on the inside that the kids can stand in front of and the y will appear on the screen on the front of the ride for all to see. Coupons: 3 Height to Ride Alone: 42″ Height to Ride with an Adult: 36″ Wet Boat Ride This kid ride features individual mini boats that float in water along a circular path. A great carnival ride for first timers! Coupons: 3 Height to Ride Alone: 30″ Height to Ride with an Adult: N/A *Adults Cannot Ride, Weight Limit 120 lbs Dinos The Dino ride features dinosaurs and elephants characters that hold riders. The entire ride circles while each character moves up and do wn. A gentle 412 FARNSWORTH WAY • RIGBY, ID • 745-7029 North Rigby Exit 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sun. – Wed. • 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. Thu. – Sat. Food Bar Juicy Hamburgers “Best Darn Fishing & Hunting Department in this Valley!” FREE Expert Fishing Advice We have fuel and are fully stocked – Lottery and Fish & Game! NEW Additional Pumps NEW RV Dump Extra Large Diesel Island 24 Hour Card-Reader Pumps Easy Access Metered Propane ride for children to enjoy! Coupons: 3 Height to Ride Alone: 42″ Height to Ride with an Adult: N/A *Adults Cannot Ride, From Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch Jeeps Young kids are sure to get a thrill from these adorable 4×4 jeeps which tra vel in a circle under a shade umbrella. Complete with small jumps and honking horns these mini Jeeps are a great first ride for kids. This ride was purchased from Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch in the Fall of 2008. Coupons: 3 Height to Ride Alone: 36″ Height to Ride with an Adult: N/A *Adults Cannot Ride, From Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch Grand Carousel For decades, audiences ha ve been awed by the beautifully handcrafted majesty of the carousel. To witness The Grand Carousel is to see this piece of Americana in all its glory . This 38 foot Carousel features 36 jumping horses, and 2 chariots. Parents and children create memories while they enjoy the sights and sounds of this beautiful ride together! Coupons: 4 Height to Ride Alone: 44″ Height to Ride with an Adult: 36″ State Fair Slide The State fair slide is a ride for the whole f amily. It towers 35 feet high and has hills to slide do wn. Fairgoers of an y age enjoy the thrill of our slide as they sail down the undulating path. Passengers climb a stair way, higher and higher to the top of the slide and then laugh and scream with delight as they sail to the bottom. Coupons: 3 Height to Ride Alone: 42″ Height to Ride with an Adult: 42″ *No lap riding or hand holding Looney Tooter Train All aboard!! This fun-f illed train trip for the whole f amily takes place in brightly colored cartoon-like cars. P assengers board the train at the station and with merry music, and bright scenery, the journe y begins around a circular track. Fun for everyone is in store on the Looney tooter. Coupons: 3 Height to Ride Alone: 36″ Height to Ride with an Adult: 36″ NEW Kite Flyer Kite Flyer is an unusual amusement ride where, instead of sitting, passengers lie hori zontally within the frame of colorful gliders. After riders are buckled in, the ride be gins to turn and then rises in the air for a thrilling, soaring sensation before gently gliding back to “Earth”. Coupons: 4 Height to Ride Alone: 42″ Height to Ride with an Adult: 42″ NEW Zombie Carnival Passengers are in vited to climb aboard carriages which seat two passengers at a time. When the operator engages the ride, passengers creep along a winding track which takes them into the Zombie Carnival. Complete darkness a waits riders as their carriage na vigates twists and turns. Only the bra vest return from the Zombie Carnival! 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Yelloleline • Pocatello • 237-3 56-3335 o P 8 0 9 2 Rexburg • 3 • t e e tr S in 54 East Ma OPEN 10:00 – 6:00 14 — August 26, 2015 Fair Times Prize-winning food to be had at the fair (EISF)—Of all the e xcitement found at the Eastern Idaho State Fair, the biggest overall attraction has always been the food. Whether baked, grilled or fried, the EISF has a rich tradition of offering the best fair food in the west! Each year , winners are chosen from two categories: “Best New Food Creation” and the grand champion “Fairest of them All” award. Both winners receive a banner to hang in their booth declaring them champions, and the Grand Champion “Fairest of them All” winner has the honor of display the traveling “Golden Corndog” trophy for the week. “Modern medicine with old fashioned care” 745 - 5021 Call for an appointment or just come in (walk-ins always welcome) Open: Mon–Thu 8am-8pm Fri 8am-6pm 711 Rigby Lake Drive, Ste. 115 Rigby, Idaho 83442 Services listed below are provided by our doctors and friendly staff • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Newborn Care Adult Care Full Family Care Wellness/Sports Physicals Pediatric Health Care Complete Women’s Care Circumcisions Vasectomies Work Compensation Injuries Minor Surgical Procedures Fractures/Lacerations Minor Emergencies Full X-ray Capabilities Musculo Skeletal Manipulation Fairest of them All (Best of the Best) 2014 Nominees 1st Place – Lover’s Quarrel –The Bread Barn Freshly baked bread loaded with real turkey, colby jack cheese, fresh tomato, crunchy bacon, and crisp paper-thin slices of apples, and our own “secret sauce”! So good you won’t want to share it, so it’s topped with a Hershey’s kiss to sweeten the quarrel over the last yummy bite. 2nd Place – Brown Cow –Reed’s Dairy A generous serving of either Chocolate or Vanilla ice cream then the glass filled with Reed’s Chocolate Milk. Mexican Crazy Corn – El Elote Loco Roasted sweet corn – served with our special sauce, Mexican dry aged sweet cheese, chili lime to season, served in a cup or on the cob. Bimbo Burger – Bimbo’s Burgers Classic Bimbo Burger with hot seasoned onions. Bulls Eye Burger, Sunrise Style – Outlaw Catering Award-winning Bulls Eye Burger topped with a fried egg. Mongolian Beef and White Rice – The Chopping Block Thin strips of beef cook ed in a sweet ginger sauce and topped with green onions and sesame seeds and served with white rice. Black & Blue Burger – The Pit Stop 1/4 lb ground beef patty on a buttery toasted bun topped with bacon, blue cheese crumbles, blue cheese dressing, and our signature b uffalo sauce. Best New Food Cr eation 2014 Nominees 1st Place – Chocolate Dipped Raspberry Cream Cheese Bro wnie on a Stick – Creamy Creations Fudgy brownie layered with a decadent cream cheese filling that is swirled with fresh raspberries and then freeze it and finish it off by dipping it in luscious chocolate. 2nd Place – Crazy Bacon Style Corn – El Elote Loco Roasted sweet corn – smothered in our secret sauce, bacon, Mexican dry sweet aged cheese, chili lime to season, served in a cup or on the cob. The Kitchen Sink Frito Pie – Mamouth Mountain Frito chips smothered in homemade ground beef chili, beans, onions, jalapenos, bacon dice, sour cream, and cheese sauce. Fried Fresh Apple Slices – Pretzel Man Concessions Battered dipped fried fresh apple slices served in a bowl. Pink Cow – Reed’s Dairy Strawberry or Vanilla ice cream in a tall glass with our ne w rich and creamy strawberry milk. Half of the net proceeds will be donated to the Susan G Komen Foundation Special Fundraiser. Funnel Fingers – Snappy’s Funnel Cakes The same great funnel cak e flavor you love but easier to share. The golden brown bite size swirls are topped with po wdered sugar and served with strawberry dipping sauce and whipped cream. Jalapeno Bacon Cheddar Kettle Corn – R & T Kettle Corn Fresh jalapenos, smok y bacon flavor, and white cheddar . Spicysweet. Bacon Wrapped Chestnuts – The Chopping Block Whole chestnuts marinated in a sweet sauce and then rolled up in bacon and grilled. AugusAugust 26, 2015 — 15 Gabriel Iglesias to perform at state fair this year (EISF) — Born in Chula Vista, California, Gabriel Iglesias is the youngest of six children, raised by a single mother . Growing up, the family lived in Section 8 housing in Long Beach, CA. It was during his childhood that he de veloped a strong sense of humor to deal with the obstacles he faced. In 1997, he set out to hone his comedic skills, and performed stand-up anywhere he could f ind an audience; including biker bars and hole-inthe-wall joints. Gabriel’ s stand-up comedy is a mixture of storytelling, parodies, characters and sound ef fects that bring his personal e xperiences to life. His unique and animated comedy style has made him popular among fans of all ages. Iglesias is one of America’s most successful stand-up comedians, and per forms to sold-out concerts around the world. He recently had the distinct honor of being one of the fe w comedians to headline and sellout Madison Square Garden in Ne w York, The Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, and The Honda Center in Anaheim. This F all Iglesias will be launching The Fluf fy Breaks Even! concert tour. Gabriel stars in Fuse TV’ s Fluffy Breaks Even! (premieres Oct. 1st at 10pm ET/PT), a non-scripted comedic docu-follow series co-starring his eccentric tour mates and fello w comedians Martin Moreno and Rick Gutierrez. Audience members will have an opportunity to see what it’s like for Iglesias to eat on the road, add up the calories and then try to burn it off and “break even” with a different restaurant and w orkout in e very episode. Gabriel co-stars with Channing Tatum in Warner Bros’ Magic Mik e XXL, reprising his role as T obias. Earlier this year, Gabriel lit up the small screen on the ABC sitcom Cristela. Feature film credits include co-star - GABRIEL IGLESIAS ring roles in 20th Century F ox’s animated film The Book of Life, A Haunted House 2, and the hit animated films The Nut Job and Disne y’s Planes. Gabriel also starred in the theatrical stand-up concert comedy film, The Fluffy Movie. For the past three years Comedy Central has aired Iglesias’ hit series Stand-Up Revolution. The cable network also premiered Gabriel Iglesias: Aloha Fluffy in an unprecedented two-night comedy special to over 15 million viewers. 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Since 1944 • Aluminum & Stainless • Farm Equipment Repair • Irrigation Screens • Custom Welding • Trailer Repair • Hitches 522-2588 473 First Street • Idaho Falls www.firststreetwelding.com • E-Mail fsw@pcif.net 16 — August 26, 2015 Fair Times Free events at the Eastern Idaho State Fair Once again the Eastern Idaho State Fair will feature numerous free attractions for the whole family to enjoy. Some will wander the grounds, while others will be located on stages and the West Events Arena. CHARLEY JENKINS Charley Jenkins When: Wednesday (9/9) – Saturday (9/12) 4 and 8 p.m. Where: Northwest F arm Credit Free Stage We are happ y to announce that Charley Jenkins will be performing again at the EISF! Out of 45,000 contestants, Charley was a top 12 f inalist on NBC's hit show, Nashville star. He has also opened for a number of national acts such as Florida Geor gia Line, Lady Antebellum, T aylor Swift, Josh Turner and many others. Using a mixture of songs from his three alb ums and per- sonal twist on new and old hits, Charley and his band put on one heck of a show! Presented by: Northwest Farm Credit Copper Mountain Band When: Saturday (9/5) – Tuesday (9/8) 4 and 8 p.m. Where: Northwest F arm Credit Free Stage Copper Mountain Band is a high-energy, mainstream, country music group that appeals to all audiences as they incorporate music from man y genres and styles into their performances. They have found a w ay to give cover tunes a whole new dimension and have outstanding original material as well. Presented by: Northwest Farm Credit Farm Yard Fun with Mother Goose When: 2:30, 4:30, and 6:30 p.m. daily Where: West Events Area Agri-education for the whole family...including a planting station that creates "dirt babies", picture boards, milking parlor , games, shows and hands-on lessons based on agriculture while adding a "pinch" of fun! W e strive to introduce families from our urban communities to f arming and agriculture in a wholesome, experiential, entertaining and educational manner! Where: West Events Area The H2O Exhibits Future Fisherman Tanks are the most advanced youth fishing tanks on the market today. With fishing being a clean, healthy f amily sport these tanks have been a great success introducing fishing to over 800,000 kids in the past 15 years. H2O Exhibits is proud to be the nation’s largest supporter of youth angling with o ver half of the kids catching their v ery first fish in their tanks. All f ishing equipment is provided for each kid to enjoy their free catch and release fishing experience. Mango and Dango When: Tuesday (9/8) – Saturday (9/12) 2, 5, and 7:30 p.m. Where: West Events Area Mango and Dango are a multi-talented theatrical circus duo specializing in the creation H2O Exhibits-Kids Fr ee Fishing Experience When: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. daily For All F AlL Life’s’ S Speciall Memor M Memories ries Events E v nt ve ts Center Center 3866 e. me menan enan l lorenzo orenzo n hw hwy, wy, ri rigby, by id 208-557 208-557-1525 serenoevents.com 7-1525 s ere enoevents. nt of hilariously unique circus stories. Using their various experiences across the globe, the y create every Mango and Dango show by manifesting their ideas, collected energy and imagination into one of a kind circus stories, sharing their passion and enthusiasm of life’s endless possibilities with e very audience by finding the comedic subtleties in everyday situations. This dyna.ic duo is known to wow the audience with breathtaking technical circus skills, while bringing laughter and danger together for a pas-de-deux of chance and circumstance. Matt Baker When: Saturday (9/5) (Strolling Act around Main Gate) – Tuesday (9/8) 3 and 6 (45 minutes) Where: Big Dog Satellite MANGO AND DANGO Community Free Stage Matt Baker performs a high energy show that mixes stand-up comedy and unusual skills. He has 5 Guinness W orld Records and has been on America's Got Talent, Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing and Tosh.0. His hip, energetic, comedy stunt show is action packed with funny stories, audience participation and incredible skills that engage even the toughest cro wd. His unique comfort le vel on stage sets the crowd at ease and allows them to w ant to be in volved in every show. With clever comedy and jaw dropping stunts lik e catching a bo wling ball on his head, spearing v egetables on spikes, escaping handcuf fs and juggling with his mouth, Matt’ s show rivals no other. Presented by: Big Dog Satellite Matt Sorensen When: 1, 3:30, 6, 8 and 9:30 p.m. daily Where: Blue Ribbon Boulevard – Near 4-H Building Using spray paint cans on poster board or canvas, Matt creates unique art within 5- 10 minutes. He creates magnif icent paintings of any kind and tak es any request. Matt, a Blackfoot native, has been a spray paint artist for the last 16 years. Matt watched an artist perform a similar style of art in Cabo San Lucas and then taught himself the art form he now performs. He has SEE FREE EVENTS PAGE 17 AugusAugust 26, 2015 — 17 FREE EVENTS / from page 16 15,000+ YouTube followers and o ver 4,200,000 views on YouTube. MEET THE ANIMALS Meet the Animals When: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily Where: West Events Area Meet the Animals is an interacti ve exhibit that is much more than a petting zoo. A variety of agricultural exhibits will leave you entertained as well as informed. Milk a cow, watch chickens hatch, visit an on-going e gg laying display, or have your picture taken on a 1500 lb Texas Longhorn. Sponsored by: Farm Bureau Play with Gravity When: Saturday (9/5) – Monday (9/7) 3:30 and 7 p.m. Where: West Events Area Play with Gravity was formed in 2003 as a way to promote the sport of Mototrials; A motorcycle competition series in which riders have to overcome obstacles on their motorc ycles using control, balance and f inesse. The team enjoys showing the public and other motor sports what type of riding can be accomplished on trials motorcycles. Now riding, performing, and competing all over the country, Play with Gravity is showing their determination to fascinate audiences and push the sport to new limits. Puzzle-Mania When: 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. daily Where: West Events Area This hand’s on science exhibit is fun and entertaining for the whole f amily. Visit Super Science Puzzlemania at the f air and see how ordinary toys and objects become e xtraordi- nary experiences. There are 30 dif ferent puzzles and activities, including brain teaser - master's puzzles, classic puzzles, junior puzzles, geometric puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, tangrams, dis-entanglements, traditional games plus more! For more information, go to www .supersciencecompany.com. Richard Barker When: 5 and 9 p.m. daily Where: Northwest Farm Credit Free Stage Richard's quick wit and charm ha ve made him a crowd favorite--he can hypnotize people on the spot with both his British accent and impressive feats of hypnosis. Richard’s approach is edgy, fresh and unique and he delivers a fast paced show. Richard commands the stage and captivates his audience from the onset. He uses his extensive knowledge of hypnosis and natural showmanship to entertain audiences all over the World! Presented by: Northwest Farm Credit Robonosis When: 2 p.m. daily Where: Strolling Hypno Robot is an amazing attraction that strolling the grounds throughout the fair week. He talks directly to you and has fantastic moving features and is stunning in appearance. He has an amplified voice and is a walking picture opportunity. Look for this creative and unique Hypno Bot strolling the grounds daily. TC Hatter When: Wednesday (9/9) – Saturday (9/12) 3 and 6 p.m. Where: Big Dog Satellite Community Free Stage Since 1981, T.C. Hatter and Marcianne have been in volving audiences around the world in their hilarious comedy sho w. They combine juggling, magic, music and pantomime to tell funny stories that will please all ages. Every show becomes unique with the “cast” being supplemented by the kids and adults from the crowd. See the “bowling ball juggle”, participate in the “dangerous tightrope trick” help with the “Fishing T rip”. This and more are in store with this v audevillian style act. Come enjoy these premier physical comedians! For more information, go to www.tchattermarcianne.com. Sponsored by: Big Dog Satellite Serving all of Southeastern Idaho since 1981. Breakfast Always Served! Breakfast Always Served! DURING FAIR WEEK Free Pie WITH THIS COUPON AND THE PURCHASE OF A MEAL K.J.’s TRAVEL CENTER 615 E. Iona Road / Idaho Falls, Idaho / 525-8834 NEW IN RIGBY Come check out our new Home Harvest All Quality Local Products from the Farmer to our Friends & Neighbors Now looking for vendors of home-made / home-grown products Jams, Jellies, baked goods, non-foods, etc. Custom Processed • U.S.D.A. 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Powder River Rodeo owners Hank and Lori Franzen have earned over 150 awards for their outstanding rodeo li vestock, and D&H Cattle Company has been supplying top-notch bucking bulls to PBR e vents all across North America. Named PBR Stock Contractor of the year for 2001-2006, D&H Cattle will help mak e this Pro Rodeo an event you will not want to miss. Each night is a unique and e xciting rodeo experience, featuring tie down roping, barrel racing, bull riding, bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, and saddle bronc riding. As is tradition, this year’ s Gem State Classic will open with a special Mutton Bustin’ competition at 7:30 pm each night. This fan favorite features young kids hanging on for dear life as a sprinting sheep does its best to shake their young riders. The rider may use a rope or take hold of the wool itself as they try to hang on for six seconds. Children ages 4-7 weighing less than 45 pounds are encouraged to enter this thrilling competition. All contestants recei ve recognition, with the first place contestant recei ving a large, four-foot trophy. The EISF is accepting applications for Mutton Bustin’ no w through August 27, which can be found at www.funatthefair.com. Monday night’s tribute to military members will feature a special presentation that draws attention to missing soldiers and POWs. This special presentation is meant to honor all of those who ha ve served and fought for our rights and freedom. Martha’s Cafe Daily Specials For Tuesday’s rodeo, the Gem State Classic has proudly teamed up with the Man Up Crusade™ to bring “Purple Night” to the Tuesday night event. The Man Up Crusade is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating public awareness on the issue of domestic violence. Across the nation, the color purple and the purple ribbon ha ve been adopted to show support for victims and for advocates to honor those who have lost their lives at the hands of someone the y once loved. The Man Up Crusade was founded in 2012 by Sherif f Kieran Donahue and his wife Jeanie of Canyon County, Idaho. “The cowboy is an iconic image of strength and fortitude that has transcended generations not just in the west but throughout the United States and many other countries,” says Donahue. “That is why I felt it was so important to in volve this lifestyle from the very beginning. The cowboys and cowgirls can once again lead by example and together with the rodeo’s enduring fans show that by working together we can make a difference.” All rodeo participants, fans, and support personnel are encouraged to wear purple to show their support for this great cause. EISF will be raising money to be donated to the Family Crisis Center in Re xburg and the Bingham Crisis Center with a belt b uckle raffle and 50/50 raffle on Tuesday night. 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