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Jefferson County
Fair News
March 2018
IN THIS ISSUE
PA State Fair Convention We had 5 representatives attend the 2018 PA State Fair Convention in Hershey, PA. They took some time to share their experiences with us.
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Contest Time We will be having a monthly contest where you can win passes to fair events or local gift cards. This month we need YOUR help in creating a name for our new Newsletter.
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Newsletter? Hello and thank you for your interest in the Jefferson County Fair.
We are starting this monthly newsletter to keep you, our loyal fair-goers, our spectacular volunteers, our hard-working and creative exhibitors, our talented vendors, and great friends up to date on all things Jefferson County Fair. So here is what you can expect to see in our monthly newsletter:
• Authority Member Spotlight
• Volunteer Spotlight
• Monthly Meeting Highlights
• Upcoming Events
• Updated Schedule
• Stories about upcoming events
• Premium Book updates and additions
• Monthly Contest
• Committee Information
• Contact Information
• And any other exciting news
If there is anything you would particularly like to see added to the newsletter send your requests to [email protected]
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Our first member spotlight is our President, Mr. Wayne Jackson. Wayne was born and raised on a farm in York, Pennsylvania. He was very active in 4-H and FFA where he showed sheep, pigs, and capons. I am sure many of you do not know what a capon is – I did not know. A capon is a castrated chicken. Wayne showed his livestock at 4 different county fairs and he also showed at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. I think it is safe to say Wayne is a qualified authority member.
So how did he get started at the Jefferson County Fair? He first got involved at the fair by volunteering in the concession
stand. He wanted to start volunteering somewhere to keep busy and get involved in the community. Eventually a spot opened up and he decided to apply – now he is our president and is in his 3rd term.
Wayne truly enjoys that he gets to be involved in every aspect of the fair but his favorite part of the fair is where he started – helping in the concession stand.
Something most people do not realize is that the fair is not just the 3rd week of July. Wayne goes to the fairgrounds just about every day. The day I talked to him he had spent a few hours that morning there cleaning the restrooms and other areas. He may spend a lot of his time at the fairgrounds but he enjoys the time spent. He likes how busy it keeps him.
If Wayne is not at the fairgrounds you are likely to see him at just about any
Brookville sporting event. He enjoyed sports all his life. He follows Brookville wrestling the closest, as he travels to Hershey to watch them compete at the state level.
When you come to the Jefferson County Fair one of the first few faces you will see are Bill and Pat Thompson. They are two of our loyal volunteers who help at the main gate. Pat helps inside the ticket booth and Bill helps our attendees get
their wristbands put on. They both have been volunteering at the Jeff Co Fair for 6 years. Pat was recruited by our vice president, Dave Love and as Bill said they are a ‘packaged deal’ – you can’t have one without the other. In addition to the fair, you may also be greeted by them at the spring Monster Truck Show in May and the Truck and Tractor Pull in June.
Pat used to work at the S&T Bank and Bill was an elementary school teacher at Brookville. They enjoy getting
to see old friends or in Bill’s case, meeting the adult version of his students. They enjoy many of the delicious fair treats but their favorite is the Hot Sausage sandwich from K n S
Concessions.
In addition to volunteering at the fair, Pat is very involved in the church that they attend. She helps with the collections,
their annual flea market, fall festival, and anything else that comes up. In her spare time, Pat likes to quilt and crochet. She has made 21 pillow case dresses that were sent to Haiti.
In Bill’s spare time you can find him crafting something. He enjoys carpentry and remodeled their entire house. He also like to make various things for this grandkids. He has made rocking horses, toy boxes, cradles, tool boxes and much more.
We finished the interview with a few fun questions for Pat.
• Do you talk to yourself, if so,
what do you say? “I talk
myself through any problems I
am facing, especially when
quilting and crafting.”
• If you could be a Crayon what
color would you be in why? “I
would be purple because it is my
granddaughters favorite color
and I like using it when quilting”
Member Spotlight Wayne Jackson
Volunteer Spotlight Bill & Pat Thompson
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UPCOMING EVENTS
SPRING FLING
The 17th Annual Jefferson County Fair Spring Fling tickets are on sale NOW!!! Tickets are $20 and admit 2 adults. Food and beverages are included.
Grand prize: $1,000.
More than $2,500 in prizes
To buy tickets, contact
Wayne Jackson (814-849-3115) or
Toni Facchine (814-265-1987)
The 2018 Pennsylvania State Fair Association Convention was held January 17th – 20th. From Jefferson County there were 5 attendees - our President, Wayne Jackson, member, Stefany Alexander, 2017 Fair Queen, Sadie Plyler, Sadie’s mom, Shannon Plyler, and fair volunteer, Susan Alexander. They have taken some time and shared their experiences with us.
Stefany Alexander
I attended the convention on Friday and Saturday with my mom. I went to 3 seminars: ‘Advertising on a Shoestring Budget’, ‘The Benefits of a Junior Board’, and ‘Marketing to Millennials’. I gained a lot of useful knowledge that I plan to use to help promote the Jefferson County Fair to more people.
I also was able to sneak away from the seminars to sit in on our fair queen’s (Sadie Plyler) speech. She did a fantastic job at representing our fair.
Lastly I was able to walk around the trade show area where a variety of entertainers displayed their talents. I talked to a number of them and have continued to be in contact with some of them to bring some new entertainment options for you
Susan Alexander
I attended the workshop on the 2018 Special Baking Contests. There are a couple minor changes for 2018 with the Junior Baking Contest sponsored by PA Preferred. Some of the fairs present are already conducting the
special contests on special days to draw new audiences. One fair
conducts a Cake Wheel (similar to roulette wheel) to sell their baked goods.
The round table I attended on Friday was Loss of Livestock Fair Entries. It seems that all fairs are decreasing in the number of large animals - especially dairy animals.
Saturday program I attended was "Quilt Squares Trail and Demonstration." Gained some ideas for potential demonstrations and displays to share with the general exhibits committee for the fair.
Wayne Jackson
I attended the convention on Wednesday and Thursday. After getting registered, I attended a seminar called “Embracing Sponsorships” which was about what to say not to say when trying to get money from major sponsors. I also attended some table topics: Alcohol on the Fairgrounds, Benefit Auctions and Other Fundraisers, and Electric for Fairgrounds.
I also got the chance on Wednesday night to attend the entertainment showcase. There were 16 acts and each act had 12 minutes to perform.
Thursday morning, I attended the opening entertainment by the Beverly Belles – a three girl singing group and after that I listened to the keynote speaker, Aaron Alejandro. He talked about his experiences growing up in 4-H and FFA.
See our queen’s report on page 4
2018 PA State Fair Convention
We would like to
extend our heartfelt
condolences to Jean
Kite and her family
as her mother and
husband recently
passed. Jean, her
husband Ed, and her
children, Robbie &
Stacy have all been
long time fair
supporters and
volunteers.
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We are all very proud of our 2017 Jefferson County Fair Queen, Miss Sadie Plyler. She did a phenomenal job at representing our fair. Enjoy a recap from her and few pictures from her experience in Hershey.
My weekend competing for the title of Pennsylvania State Fair Queen in Hershey was such an amazing experience to be able to showcase Jefferson County and to be able to express my adoration for the place that I grew up. It was a time for all of the other reigning queens of counties across Pennsylvania to see what each and every one of us had to offer and share about our own individual home county. This gave me a wonderful platform to be able to speak about the place that I know and love, which is Jeff. CO.
The weekend was full of meeting new friends, sharing laughs, and growing as an individual. I was able to be a part of so many great events, exhibits, and
I also had the opportunity to sit in on a great women’s leadership seminar! I started in the weekend with being able to introduce myself on stage, along with sharing a little bit about my home county. My favorite part of the weekend was being able to give a speech titled “Why You Should Come to My Fair.” I was able to express my love for the fair where I grew up to several people who may have never known about what the Jefferson County Fair has to offer. I also was able to share a little more about my fair and myself through a one on one interview portion of the competition.
The weekend schedule was overflowing with things to do and places to be, which made it all the more fun! I have never been a part of anything quite like the PA State Fair Queen Competition and I would never trade my experience for the world. It taught me so much about myself and gave me a deep appreciation for the other amazing young women that I met!
I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to be the 2017 Jefferson County Fair Queen. Having experiences such as this have filled my heart with so much joy and have helped to shape my life story. This year has been so rewarding and I am ever so grateful for this experience!
2018 PA State Fair Convention – Sadie’s Report
Sadie and fair authority member, Stefany Alexander after she gave her speech about
‘Why you Should Come to My Fair’.
Sadie with the Warren County Fair queen – one of the many friends she met
in Hershey
Sadie got to feed some live butterflies in the ‘Butterfly Experience’. They were one of the vendors in the trade show.
Sadie with the Hershey Chocolate Bar
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The February meeting was
cancelled due to a winter
snow storm on the 7th so we
have provided the January
meeting minutes.
Election of Officers for 2018
At the meeting the new officers were
elected, they are:
President – Wayne Jackson
Vice President – Dave Love
Treasurer – Toni Facchine
The position of secretary was not
included in this election since the
recording secretary cannot be a board
member according to the by-laws of
the Authority. Jim Grant will continue
in the position of secretary.
Audience Comments
Jim Walden made a presentation, at
the request of Track Committee
Chairperson Doug Brosius, on behalf
of the Keystone Mini-Rod Pullers for
a track event during Fair Week
2018. They could provide anywhere
from 18 to 25 tractors along with a
fairly good-sized audience
following. They would provide their
own pull sled, scales, and staff to run
the show. They typically do 16-18
events per year, mostly at local fairs
around western Pennsylvania, but
none in this immediate area. The
show would last about 2 hours with 4
classes of tractors at a cost of
$2,200. Helen Walden added a few
more observations about the kind of
show they could provide.
When Doug Brosius was asked how
this event could fit into the fair
schedule, he would combine it with
the current Monday evening shows of
ATV Racing. The ATV show would
follow the Mini-Rods with limited
classes to fill out the rest of the
evening. It is expected that this
combination would enhance the
evening’s entertainment and would
boost the audience interest and
enjoyment.
Following this discussion, Toni
Facchine made a motion that a written
proposal be presented by the Keystone
Mini-Rod Pullers for approval for a
track event on Monday, July 16, 2018
during Fair Week. Doug Brosius
seconded the motion. Motion
carried. The proposed contract will be
mailed to the Fair Secretary as soon as
it is available.
No one else from the audience had
anything to say at this time.
Finance Committee
Toni Facchine made a motion to
approve contracts as presented from
JM Motorsports for a “Freestyle Event
with 4 Monster Trucks and Tuff Truck
Racing” on Saturday, May 16, 2018;
and for the “Championship Double
Figure 8 Race and Power Wheels
Demolition Derby” on Saturday, July
21, 2018 and a similar date in 2019;
and to authorize the appropriate agent
to sign the contracts; as long as
Business Manage Dave Love can
finalize and resolve the $1,200
difference in the contract for Fair
Week. Doug Brosius seconded this
motion, and it was approved by all
members present.
Dave Love made a motion to approve
contracts as presented from Full Pull Productions for the “Keystone
National Big Rigs Pulling Series” on
Saturday, June 16, 2018; and for the
“Truck & Tractor Pulls” on Tuesday,
July 17, 2018 and Wednesday, July
18, 2018 during Fair Week with a
modest increase of $800; and to
authorize the appropriate agent to sign
the contracts. Doug Brosius also
seconded this motion, and it was
approved by all members present.
Following a report on further talks
with Nathan Sharp about a “2018
Summer Kick-Off Bash proposal for
Saturday, June 30, 2018 and
presentation of a possible contract,
Dave Love made a motion to authorize
Nathan Sharp to proceed with plans
for the event on June 30, 2018. Doug
Zimmerman seconded the
motion. Motion carried. It was noted
that no glass bottles would be
permitted on the track if beer were to
be sold down there. Wayne Jackson
offered to run the fair’s concession
stand if it is needed.
Fund Raising and Special Events
Committee
Jim Grant reported that more than 70
letters were mailed on December 13,
2017 to sponsors of the 2017 fair
requesting sponsorships for 2018. So
far there have been 17 responses with
total donations of $5,850. Wayne will
be searching for new acts for the 2018
Fair at the State Convention at
Hershey later this month with
emphasis on replacing the Pig Races
from 2017.
Queen and Princess Committee
Toni Facchine reported that 2017 Fair
Queen Sadie Plyler will be going to
the State Fair Queen Program at
Hershey on January18th now and
expects to have 4 family and friends to
attend as well. Everything is ready!
New Business
Toni Facchine reminded everyone that
tickets are available for the 2018
Spring Fling to be held on Saturday,
May 5th.
Wayne Jackson reported that the next
meeting of the Fair Authority will be
held on Wednesday, February 7, 2018
at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room
at the Jefferson County Conservation
Center.
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The members of the Jefferson County Fair Authority would like to acknowledge and extend their gratitude to Penny of Penny Kay Photography for her dedication and fabulous work at the 2017 Jeff Co Fair. You can expect to continue to see her work being displayed, but for now you can enjoy some of our favorites from 2017.
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Wayne Jackson, President
Dave Love, Vice President
Jim Grant, Secretary
Toni Facchine, Treasurer
Richard Alderton
Stefany Alexander
Doug Brosius
Janet Douthit
John Hunger
Neil Silvis
Bill Smith
Doug Zimmerman
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Authority Members
Contest Time
With a new newsletter comes the need for a creative name for our new newsletter, we would like to ask YOU to help find a catchy title to our monthly newsletter. So, why should you help us? Well, whoever sends us the best name that we decide to use will receive 4 free day passes to the 2018 Jefferson County Fair. The deadline to get your entry in is March 16, 2018. Entries can be submitted by email to [email protected] or mailed to Stefany Alexander, 1377 Ishman Rd., Brookville, PA 15825
Contact Us Sunday – Opening Ceremonies, Queen Contest, Horse Pull
Monday – ATV Races, *NEW* Mini Tractor Pull
Tuesday – Full Pull Productions Truck & Tractor Pull
Wednesday – Sarvey Insurance ½ Price Family Night, Full Pull Productions Truck & Tractor Pull
Thursday – Senior Day, Mud Bog, 4-H/FFA Livestock Sale
Friday – Rawhide Rodeo
Saturday – JM Productions Figure 8 Races & Tuff Truck Wars
Sunday – Release of Exhibits and Clean-up Day
