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Show Dedicated People ake Fair Come Alive It takes a large yioup of dedicated talented people to stage the Davis County Fair. T ake for example, Don Sides of Farmington, who is the fair position he manager - a part-tim- e handles in addition to his career with the Davis County School dis-- trict. Don's interest in horses and rodeos probably led to his involvement in the fair. After the last fair held at Davis High School and the interim until it moved to its new home west of Farmington, Don has taken over the reins to make the fair come true. The first major project was to track and rodeo arena at the get the new site and it was accomplished under is direction. The first fair at the new site was a "tented event". Now the fair park has four citizen and majorbuildings-seni- or community exhibits, one for 4-and commercial stands, a large open pavilion for large livestock and a new building, just erected, for small animals. The grounds have been landH scaped and the parking lot paved. Also, this year, the main buildings have been air conditioned. Laurie, Don's wife, also plays a major role in staging the event each August. She helps set up the displays, arranges entertainment for the children, and also is enthusiastic about horses. They reside in Farmington. Commissioner Purdy is the county's representative on the Fair Board and devotes a considerable amount of time in development of the Fair Park and the annual event." Another husband and wife duo who help make the event successful are Fred and Betty Cabaness of Farmington. Fred has worked with the fair for six years ad was there when they broke ground for the new buildings and has helped with all phases of buildings and grounds upkeep and improvements. Betty is chairman of the hobbies and crafts divisions. Both are members of the fair board. Another key person is Phil Wheelwright of Layton. Phil, who retired from Hill Air Force Base, handles such things as lighting, the staging of events, and takes care of the sound systems. He has worked with the fair for eight years and is on the board. Paula Wright is in charge of Senior Citizen participation and displays. Paula is active with the Weber State University young alumni group in addition to her work as director of the Heritage Center for Seniors at Clearfield. She has worked with fair for three years. A major part of the fair activity involves the young people of the county who participate in 4-Steve Jackson, the County Extension Agent, has been supervising this program for eight years. A graduate of Utah State University, Steve held a similar post in Richfield and was involved with the Sevier County fair. Shaun Olsen, who holds degrees from both BYU and Utah State University, supervises the agriculture and horticulture events. Others involved in the 4-- H programs include Lavore Robbins and Joan Mathis Ross. The long-termember of the board, who has worked on the fair since its days at Lagoon, is Lucille Stringham. She has been involved for 12 years and chairs the Home m section., Assisting her are Luella Byram, who has helped stage the event since 1954 when she workedwiththe4-Hgroups- . She is in charge of baking and canning and youth exhibits in that area. Phyllis Ball, an eight-yeveteran, handles the clothing displays. Assisting are Linda Byram and Mildren Lee, baking; Fem Heninger and Janean Dickamore, and canning exhibits; Thelma White and Myrna Hansen, adult sewing. The Farm Bureau Talent Find is directed by DeVon and Michelle Roberts of Layton. This is their third year with this program. Brad Asay takes care of the fine arts entries and John Nalder. tography. Geraldine Burwell, president of the South Davis Garden Club for three years, has helped with the floriculture, exhibits for five years. Others assisting here are Samira Haddad, Centerville, president of the State Garden Club; Iris Malstrom, Centerville, and Eleanor Johnson. Helen Criddle, who has studied in the mastergardenerclasses at the Utah Extension Service garden in Farmington, is chairman for the horticulture entries. The livestock events are directed by Bob Bennett, beef ; Mrs. Sandy Walker, hogs; Lewis Rhodes, sheep; and Flint Richards, dairy cattle. Mel Stuart is chairman of the rabbits exhibits; Frank Takahashi is supervisor with assistance of Sid Moss in the poultry section. Jennifer Hawkes . . . Miss Rodeo Utah will appear at Fair ceremonies Utah Rodeo Queen Miss Jennifer Hawkes, who has been riding horses since she was able to walk, was named Miss Rodeo Utah in statewide competition. A daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas C. Hawkes, 75 South 4500 West, West Point, she will appear at the opening ceremonies at the Davis County Fair on Thursday, Aug. 19 at 5 p .m. Miss Hawkes, who already has made several personal appearances, including Cheyenne Frontier Days, will compete in the Miss Rodeo U.S.A. finals Nov. 27 to Dec. 5 in Las Vegas. She also will appear at the Utah State Fair. The new Miss Hodeo is a graduate of Clearfield High School, attended the University of Utah one year and now is studyd at Weber. Her goal is ing to become a neonatologist and pre-me- work with children. Twenty years ago another West point rodeo enthusiast, Sherri Hunting (nee Ross) won the same crown as Miss Rode Utah. She is giving pointers to Jennifer. Her favorite horse is familiarly called "Blue" but officially is Rebel Silver Bar. Arts ar fruits, vegetables and meat; Gretta Petersen and Renee Jensen, jams and jellies; Becky Ball and Marian Johnson, clothing, knit and crocheted; Theresa Call, children's clothing; Deann Fisher and Julia Pitkin, pictures, wall hangings, furniture, rugs and pillows; Lola Brake, holiday novelties; ValaineJessop and Sandra DeVore, young people's-bakin- g Pianist Wins Fair Pageant daughter of Paul and Linda g A student from Weber State University, Jennifer Clifford, was named Davis County Pageant winner July 30 in a contest held at Layton High School. Miss Clifford, 21 , is a daughter of John and Kathleen Clifford of Fruit Heights. She receives a $500 scholarship and will appear at the opening ceremonies of the Davis County FairThursday, Aug. 19 at 5 p.m. An honors graduate of Davis piano-playin- High School, she is working to- ward a degree in laboratory science at Weber and also volunteers at a clinic for the homeless. Melanie Roylance, 18, a Jennifer Clifford .. Pageant winner. . named Roylance, Centerville, an honors graduate of Viewmont High She School, was first runner-up- . plans to attend Weber State University on a presidential scholarship working towards a degree in social work. She receives a $250 scholarship. Audra Hebdon of Sunset, a graduate of Clearfield High School where she was a Sterling Scholar for her speech and dramatic talA ent, was second runner-up- . of Sharon and Randy daughter Hebdon, she attends Weber State University in theater arts. She receives a $250 scholarship. |