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Becky Brownie BashAugust 9th bull 10am-3pm
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A member of Ascension Healthreg
Borgess EventsBorgess Better Breathers ClubGroup support for individuals with
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Held the first Thursday of each month
Borgess Health amp Fitness Center
Thursday September 4 5 to 6 pm
Free Registration required Please call
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Tuesday September 9 630 to 8 pm
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Borgess Medical Center
Lawrence Education Center
Wednesday September 10 6 to 8 pm
Saturday September 13 10 am to Noon
Free Registration required Please
call (269) 2266863 to register or visit
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our online bariatric seminar
WomenHeart Support GroupA support group for women with
heart disease
Borgess Medical Center
Lawrence Education Center
Thursday September 11 630 to 8 pm
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to learn more
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living in people with mild Alzheimerrsquos
disease Participants must be between
the ages of 50 and 90 and have been
diagnosed with mild or probable
mild Alzheimerrsquos disease For more
information call the Borgess Research
Institute at (269) 2264803
Touchdown for DiabetesHelp diabetics without health insurance
tackle their disease for a longer life
Cole Community Solutions Inc
sponsors this fundraiser Cole Century
Buick-Cadillac-GMC will transform
its dealership into a tailgate party
for guests to socialize eat browse
silent auction items and enjoy
entertainmentmdashall in support of
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Thursday October 2 630 to 930 pm
To learn more or to purchase tickets
please visit touchdowndiabetescom
For a complete list or more information about what Borgess has to offer please visit wellnessborgesscom Want the latest classes events and health screenings sent directly to your inbox You can also sign up for the Borgess Bulletin e-newsletter there as well
Borgess Health amp Fitness CenterTrsquoai ChiTrsquoai Chi is a series of movements done
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Tuesdays amp Thursdays September 4-
October 23 10 to 1055 am
$68 BHFC members $50 Registration
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or visit wellnessborgesscom
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For ages 8 and older
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Saturdays September 6-October 25
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Cost $50family $20individual
Registration required To register
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2014
2014-2015 District CalendarAugust 4 Life of an Athlete Meetings LMS aud
(600 pm HS athletes 730 pm MS athletes)August 12 Registration Day (K-12) 12 noon ndash 800 pmAugust 12 Picture Day (LHS and LMS during registration)August 26 5th Grade Orientation 800 am ndash 100 pm LMSAugust 27 Meet the Teacher (K-8)August 28 9th Grade Orientation 800 am ndash 1200 pm LHSSeptember 1 Labor DaySeptember 2 1st Day of SchoolSeptember 19 12 DayOctober 1 Count DayOctober 10 HomecomingOctober 17 12 DayNovember 4 No School Election DayNovember 14 12 DayNovember 20 12 DayNovember 21 12 DayNovember 26 - 28 No School Thanksgiving BreakDecember 5 12 DayDec22 ndash Jan 2No School Winter BreakFebruary 11 Count DayFebruary 13 12 DayFebruary 26 12 DayFebruary 27 12 DayMarch 20 12 DayApril 3 No SchoolApril 6 ndash 10No School Spring BreakMay 1 12 DayMay 25 No School Memorial DayJune 412 DayJune 512 Day Last Day of School
All 1frasl2 days are early release with schools dismissing according to the schedules below
School Day Start amp End TimesElementary Schools (grades K-4)Full Day ndash 840 am ndash 345 pm12 Day ndash 840 am ndash 1205 pmLakeview Middle School (grades 5-8)Full Day ndash 750 am ndash 300 pm12 Day ndash 750 am ndash 1115 amLakeview High School (grades 9-12)Full Day ndash 745 am ndash 250 pm12 Day ndash 745 am ndash 1120 pm
Welcome Back To SchoolWelcome Back To SchoolRegistration Information
Registration Day is Tuesday August 12 1200 noon ndash 800 pm All new andreturning students grades K-12 need to attend registration Please plan tostop by your childrsquos school that day to register himher for fall
New to the DistrictPlease contact the school your
child will attend and a staffmember will be happy to assistyou with the enrollmentprocess For information onelementary attendance bound-aries please contact theTransportation Office at 565-2491
KindergartenEligibility
Children who will turn 5 yearsold on or before October 12014 are eligible to attendkindergarten in the fall Pleasecontact your neighborhood ele-mentary school for enrollmentinformation
School Meal ProgramOnline Account Managementndash For information on manag-ing your childrsquos meal accountonline visit wwwlakeviewspartansorglunchlthttpwwwlakeviewspartansorglunch
Free and Reduced MealApplications
Lakeview School District par-ticipates in the NationalSchool Lunch and Breakfastprogram to provide free andreduced meals to childrenwith financial needApplication forms may besubmitted online atw w w L u n c h A p p c o mlthttpwwwlunchappcomApplications are also avail-able online at wwwlakeviewspartansorglunchlthttpwwwlakeviewspartansorglunchgtand in your childrsquos schooloffice Free and reducedmeal applications must berenewed each school year
2014-2015 School Meal Prices
Grades K-4 Grades 5-12 Breakfast $135 $135 Lunch $230 $240 Milk $045 $045 Reduced Breakfast $030 Reduced Lunch $040
TransportationTransportation representa-tives will be available at eachbuilding during registrationParents are asked to confirmwhether or not their child willneed bus transportation atthat time
Contact InformationSuperintendent Dave Peterson dpetersonlakeviewspartansorg 565-2400Transportation Angela Bishop abishoplakeviewspartansorg 565-2490Food Service Laura Reynolds LReynolds2lakeviewspartansorg 565-3757Child CareMary Dolbee mdolbeelakeviewspartansorg 565-2405High School PrincipalJeffrey Bohl jbohllakeviewspartansorg 565-3700Middle School Principal Mike Norstrom mnorstromlakeviewspartansorg 565-3900Minges Brook Elementary PrincipalLaura Williams lwilliamslakeviewspartansorg 565-4500Prairieview Elementary PrincipalDon Hoaglin dhoaglinlakeviewspartansorg 565-4600Riverside Elementary PrincipalDenise Myers dmyerslakeviewspartansorg 565-4700Westlake Elementary PrincipalCarol Disler cdislerlakeviewspartansorg 565-4900
Child CareLakeviewrsquos Child Care program offers before andafter school care for children in grades K-4Enrollment forms and fee information are availableon the district website atwwwlakeviewspartansorg lthttpwwwlakeviews-partansorggt lthttpwwwlakeviewspartansorggtlthttpwwwlakeviewspartansorggt and by con-tacting the Child Care Office at 565-2405 To ensure the best service possible advanced reg-istration is required
where are you goingInspiring amp experienced Early Learning Coordinator
Conveniently located in revitalized growing
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Strong safety procedures for trusted security
Quality dedicated teachers with low turnover
Ongoing teacher training
Concentration on Early Childhood Education
Great Start Readiness Program for 4 year olds
High Scope Curriculum in preschool program
District-wide STEM focused curriculum
Science Technology Engineering amp Mathematics
Wide range of opportunities in the Arts
Individualized Student Support
Early Learning Literacy Pilot Project
Bilingual family support
For more information call (269) 660-5821
A quality k-12 education from Battle Creek Public Schools
unlocked a world of opportunity for Terry Burleson
A 2005 graduate of Battle Creek Central Terry is an
example of the many students who thrive in our
uniquely diverse learning environment that offers
more choices and more experience that lead to
educational excellence
Under the caring leadership and instruction of Battle Creek
Public Schoolrsquos dedicated staff Terry received the knowledge
and inspiration to follow his dreams His high school counselor
at BC Central saw Terryrsquos potential and encouraged him to
consider attending the University of Michigan And he did
just that with great success
After graduating from one of the top universities in the
country Terry has now returned to Battle Creek Public Schools
as a member of our outstanding staff working with students to
help them understand the importance of a college education
and how they can obtain it
At Battle Creek Public Schools our students are
going places And we help them get there
The place to be the place to stay
Where are you going
Terry Burlesonmdash
a journey of success from BCPS to Uof M and back again
Please call and schedule your FREEBack to School Vision Screening with
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2014
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Having ongoing conversationswith your child can help build ahealthy supportive relationship
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Special section provided by these two local publications
Agriculture was foremostin the minds of Calhoun
Countyrsquos settlershence the beginnings of regional fairs
which have been held forover a century and a half
The first fairs were held invarious locations in the cityuntil 1848 when theCalhoun CountyAgricultural Society reor-ganized the event and heldthe new 1849 gathering onCapital Hill (now known asthe fairgrounds) and made ita yearly event
Everyone loved the FairWheel of Fortune sideshows prize exhibits pro-duce livestock horse rac-
ing games and much moreIt became one of the mainsocial gatherings of theyear It was often the onlytime people in the morerural areas got a chance tosee old friends Balloonascensions daredevil actsall became a part of ldquoTheFairrdquo
Marshall High Schoolrsquosfirst football game wasplayed at the fairgrounds in1894 the schoolsrsquo inexperi-
enced team was defeated byOlivet College 60-0
Throughout the 1950s andthe 60s the fair grew andprospered The gradualaddition of new and biggermechanical rides demoli-tion derbies big name enter-tainers and ldquoGirlie Showsrdquoadded to the alreadyimmense entertainment ofthe countyrsquos masses Thingswere good and memorieswere made
Page 2 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Belcher-McPherson Auction Company
URGES YOU to SUPPORTthe Annual 4-H AUCTIONSWednesday Evening and Friday Afternoon
Wersquore proud to be part of these events and ask youto show your appreciation for these fine young
people by offering a winning bid at the auction sales
Congratulations to the Calhoun County Fairon the 166th year of this annual event
Located at1106 S KalamazooMarshall MI 49068
269-781-7100
Celebrate year 166 at the Calhoun County Fair
New to Calhoun County this year is TJ Schmidt amp Company a family owned and operat-ed Michigan-based carnival Schmidt has an established reputation for providing superiorquality shows rides games specialty foods and customer amenities Trained staff and man-agement team members will be on site to help you and your family have a fun (and safe) time
More about the Midway
Small Animal Auction is Wednesday
The 2014 Calhoun County fair celebrates 166 years of exhibiting the pride and tal-ents of county residents of all ages
Chief Phineas Pamptopee and Mackey Shogequett of the Calhoun CountyPotawatomi Tribe at the Calhoun County Fair in 1908
The 2014 Small Animal Auction is scheduled for Wednesday Aug 13 6 pm Order of saleis rabbits dairy starter calves goats poultry 4-H members count on individuals and busi-nesses to make the event a success As with Fridayrsquos Large Animal Auction the event willtake place in the covered arena
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 3
This 2014 Special Section promoting
the 166th Calhoun County Fair is
provided by these two LOCAL
J-Ad Graphics publications
The advertising in this section makes it possible to share the information about this annual event Show your
appreciation by visiting these sponsoring businesses in the coming year
bullThe Calhoun County Fair celebrates the talents and
achievement of LOCAL PEOPLE and deserves your attendance and applause
On Friday Aug 15 the2014 Calhoun County Fairwill host one of its premiereevents the Large AnimalAuction As in years pastFridays sale will see the par-ticipation of hundreds of buy-ers viewers 4-H membersand livestock exhibitors
Held in the covered arenaorder of sale is beef swinesheep
Large animal auction beginsat 11 am Friday Aug 15
In mid-August CalhounCounty is treated to its annu-al fair For 166 years 4-Hmembers carousel ridersand area neighbors haveturned the fairgrounds into acolorful magical place
Kicking-off the yearly cel-ebration is the CalhounCounty Fair King and QueenContest The fun begins at 1pm Sunday Aug 10 in thegrandstand
The 2013 Fair King and Queen and court Who will be crowned this year
Calhoun CountyFair begins withselection of royalty
SJO motocross comes to the grandstand on Thursday Aug14 at 6 pm Spectators can enjoy motorcycles racing overmounds of dirt providing all the actionthe thrills and spillsof racing
Itrsquos a bird --itrsquos a plane --
itrsquos motocross
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Come out andsupport our 4-H
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animalauctions at thehellip
BUYING AND SELLING GRAIN
CalhounCounty FAIRAugust 10th-16th
We appreciate your businessduring the road construction
The roar of mightyengines thundering hoovesthe shiny Midway and the
sounds of entertainmentcoming from various stageson the grounds are all part of
the fun of the fair Fairgoerslove their annual departurefrom the daily routine andfeel deprived if any of thesethings are missing
Giving all of this meaninghowever are the hundreds of4-H club members for whomthe annual county fair repre-sents the accomplishment ofclearly defined goalsworked toward over many
months During Fair Week 2014
as you watch the 4-Hers atthe fair you will see a spe-cial maturity on their facesone that reflects their know-ing theyrsquove done their best
4-H Creed
I pledge
My Head to clearer thinkingMy Heart to greater loyaltyMy Hands to larger service andMy Health to better livingFor my club my communitymy country and my world
4-H is at the Heart of the fairPage 4 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Marshall bull 227 W Michigan Ave (269) 781-2348Battle Creek bull 512 Riverside Dr (269) 968-6811Battle Creek bull 146 North Ave (269) 964-4674
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Heritage Cleaners sends special wishes for a fun andsuccessful fair week to
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Congratulations to the Fair and4-H Kids for 166 Years
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Hopes the 166th Calhoun CountyFair is a Great Success
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Where Quality amp Service Still Count
138 W Michigan Ave bull Marshall MIPhone 269-781-3491
Good Luck4-H Exhibitors
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Good Luckhellip4Hers at the
164th Calhoun County Fair
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Mon-Thur 730am - 8pm bull Fri 730am - 530pm bull Sat 8am - 2pm
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Each year hundreds ofsubmissions from non-live-stock 4-H clubs aroundCalhoun County are judgedand displayed during theannual county fair
4-H club members workall year learning how to cre-ate projects to submit to thefair - photography horticul-ture sewing knitting foodpreparation - visitors neverknow what theyrsquoll see duringFair Week
Before the fair beginsyouth turn in entry forms tothe fair staff who then trans-mits this information to the
4-H Extension Service whichproduces guidelines for thejudges The Extension officelines up the judges with helpfrom the various 4-H clubsuperintendents
On the first Saturday of thefair all the projects are linedup on tables in the coveredarena where they are judgedEach entry is accompaniedby a records notebook eachmember is required to submitwhich includes a marketingplan for the item
Before judging volunteerswork in the Boys amp GirlsBuilding to measure out the
space for their clubsrsquo boothand prepared the area toreceive the membersrsquo proj-ects
After judging each clubtakes its projects to the Boysamp Girls Building and sets upits booth The booth is thenjudged based on a 4-H clubrsquoschosen theme and skill ofexecution
Projects are on displayduring Fair Week to thedelight of parents grandpar-ents and friends of clubmembers
Lena Yaudes Boys amp GirlsBuilding filled with 4-H projects
4-H display booths in the Boys amp Girls Building are judged for originality and design
The Show of Championsbegins at noon the lastSaturday of fair Aug 16 inthe covered arena 2014 4-Hwinners will show rabbitspoultry cavy horses swinedairy starter calves beefgoats dogs and sheep
Championsto showtheir work
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 5
There are three storiesabout where the first demoli-tion derby was held IslipRaceway (Long Island NewYork) Hales CornerRaceway (Hales CornerWisconsin) and an unnamedtown in Ohio
The first story is that in1958 Larry Mendelsohn a28-year stock car drivernoticed that the most cheer-ing and excitement fromcrowds happened when carscrashed Using this informa-tion held the first demoli-tion derby a few years later atIslip Raceway
The New Jersey track con-tinued to hold demos andbeginning in 1962 was fea-tured on ABCs Wide Worldof Sports almost weekly untilthe mid-lsquo70s Within a fewyears the craze swept thecountry becoming a stapleof nearly every county fair
Another story is that HalesCorner Raceway had demosyears prior to IslipAccording to legend CrazyJim Groh of Milwaukeehad a few too many cars onhis dealership lot So he got afew people to drive them as apromotion Many localsclaim that they had demos inthe lsquo50s but actual proof hasnot been found
The only evidence trackeddown would be back-to-backstories on Happy Days tele-vision episodes 64 65 66These episodes Fonzieloves Pinkie Part 1 2 3show demolition derbies inMilwaukee
The last account is that an
unnamed town in Ohio was ascene of road rage gone wildin the mid-rsquo50s Two carscollided at a busy intersec-tion and both continued tobattle it out drawing a hugecrowd to the scene Thisstory however fails to evenname a town or date andonly gets some credibility
because Ohio is a Mecca fordemolition derbies
All of these stories proba-bly fall in the urban mythcategory There were surelyother demos held around thecountry during the same timeperiod but were not officiallyrecognized(Source Schutte Racing Team)
Endro car racing returns to the Calhoun County Fairgrounds on Wednesday Aug13 The race begins at 7 pm in the grandstand
Page 6 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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We are your local dealer forhellip
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Sale every Wednesday at 100 pmSheep amp Small Animal Sales
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GOOD LUCK TO ALL EXHIBITORSAT THE 2014 YOUTH FAIR
The history of the demo derby
Demolition Derby isan Aug 16 highlight
Twisted metal smoke anddestruction are coming to theCalhoun County Fair whenthe Aug 16 DemolitionDerby rolls into town Thisis your best chance to safelywitness the organized chaosof multiple car crashes
With strict rules and regu-lations in place the exhila-rating pandemonium of thederby is very safe for thedrivers making it one of themost unique spectacles inmotorsports
While rules vary from
event to event the typicaldemolition derby consists offive or more drivers compet-ing by deliberately rammingtheir vehicles into one anoth-er The last driver whosevehicle is still operational isthe winner
Enduro cars race to thefairgrounds for second year
Enduro car racing is aninexpensive type of automo-bile racing that takes itsname from endurance rac-ing since it consists of hun-dreds of laps around a desig-nated track
Enduro racing involvesstock-based cars that havehad their interior and side orrear windows removed butare mostly stock mechanical-ly A driver is disqualified ifthe post-race inspection findsthat hisher auto has hadmajor racing enhancements
This type of race is often
divided into two classes big-car and small-car Big-carraces feature full-size carswith larger 6- and 8-cylinderengines while small-carraces feature mid-size to sub-compact 4-cylinder makesand models
The races which are oftenlong ones usually occur atthe amateur level The carsoften take up most of thewidth of the track as theybegin from a standing start Itis common for races to behundreds of laps or morethan 50 miles long
Races rarely are canceledbecause of bad weather Therace is not stopped except foran emergency or if the trackis completely blocked When an auto breaks downthe race is temporarily haltedto move the driver to safetyThe car is left in its positionon the racing surface and itbecomes an obstacle aroundwhich the remaining driversmust maneuver Often thefastest car is not the winnerrather longevity is the key towinning
The bouncing of cars off one another was very popular in the 1950s and remainsso to this day -- especially during Fair Week This yearrsquos event begins at 630 pmSaturday Aug 16
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Peddle Pulls and Racestake place on Saturday Aug16 on the Houston SchoolActivity Pad Registrationbegins at 9 am the check-ered flag drops at 10 am
Peddle yourway to fair funon Aug 16
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 7
The Old Maple GroveChurch located on theCalhoun County Fairgroundswill be filled with music dur-ing Fair Week 2014Originally located in EckfordTownship where it was builtbetween April 1900 andMarch 1901 the buildingwas abandoned and in disre-pair after a new church wasbuilt on the same property inthe early 1980s
By the summer of 2006the original structure wasscheduled for demolition tomake way for a parking lotIn February of that year thecongregation donated theoriginal structure to theCalhoun County Agriculturaland Industrial Society onbehalf of the Old MapleGrove Church PreservationCommittee The purpose ofthe committee was to save
the building and relocate it tothe Calhoun CountyFairgrounds
Hours of fundraisers anddonated labor and supplieshave resulted in a successful-ly preserved church hasadded an additional venuefor events at the fairgroundincluded non-denominalchurch services weddingsan annual Christmas pro-gram and events during FairWeek
The church will be open dur-ing fair week
The schedule isSunday Aug 10 Church service hosted by
the Maple Grove Church630 pm
Monday Aug 11To Be Announced
Tuesday Aug 12Dennis Wintersteen and
the Wayward Wind Band630 pm
Wednesday Aug 13St Joe River Boys
630 pmThursday Aug 14Fredonia Holiness Church
singers with Doug DamonFriday Aug 15Marshall Area Garden
Club Small Standard FlowerShow ldquoA Wedding toRememberrdquo 230- 9 pm
Saturday Aug 16Flower show continues
from 10 am to 9 pm
Congratulations to the 165th
Calhoun County
Fair
Congratulations to the 166th
Calhoun County
Fair
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Old Maple Grove Church will be open during the 2014 Calhoun County Fair
Old Maple Grove Church to befilled with music during Fair Week
Paradekicks-off
166th fairAfter a year of preparation
by youth and adults alike the166th Calhoun County Fairgets underway at noon onSunday Aug 10 with theannual parade Antique carswill take the track along withantique tractors Some partic-ipants will ride horses otherswill have their steeds pull awagon or a cart
Prior to the paradersquos step-ping-off members ofAmerican Legion Post 79will post the colors
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Page 8 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
The Calhoun County FairBoard recently presented the2014 Volunteer of the YearAward to Bud Moe Bud hasbeen a participant volunteerand supporter of the CalhounCounty Fair for approxi-mately 40 years In 2004 hewas named a lifetime CCAISmember Bud volunteers numeroushours not only during fairweek but also lends a helpinghand throughout the year toensure that any event occur-ring on the fairgrounds runssmoothly
In his early years of volun-teering for the fair Budowned his towing serviceBudrsquos Wrecker ServiceDuring that time Bud madesure his wreckers and crewswere on site for the demoli-tion derby to tow the dis-abled cars off the track Healso would bring in wreckedcars for stunt car acts
Now during Fair WeekBud uses golf carts to helpmobility-impaired patronsget where they need to goWhen not transporting fairvisitors he can be founddelivering supplies to vari-ous vendors
For many years Budserved as a trustee on theCalhoun County Fair Board
On a tractor (Relay forLife tram driver) on a golf-cart (fair time) or on thestreet Bud Moe has the
Calhoun County Fairgrounds on his mind and in his heart
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Fair fun begins Saturday Aug 9The 2014 Calhoun County Fair begins Saturday Aug 9 That day the Calhoun County
Yesteryears Antique Tractor Club will hold its 19th annual Antique Tractor Pull This crowd-favorite free event takes place in the grandstand For those wanting a closer look at theseantique treasures the club will have a display during the fair
Bud Moe volunteered for the 2014 Relay for Life-Calhoun County East at the fairgrounds
Fair board recognizes Bud Moe
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The Marshall Area GardenClub is partnering with theOld Maple Grove Church tohost ldquoA Wedding ToRemember Small StandardFloral Showrdquo in the churchfrom 230 to 9 pm onFriday Aug 15 and from 10am to 9 pm SaturdayAug 16 Marlene Glotfeltyis the flower show co-chairwith Shirley Clutter Theshow will be judged by twopanels of three judges
There will be 19 exhibitsat the show in both the sanc-tuary of the church and in thebasement social hallDisplays all made fromfresh or dried plant materialswill be judged in three divi-sions Division 1-Horticulture and Division II-Design and Division III-Artistic Crafts Division I Horticulture
Class 1 - AnnualsThree stems Cut speci-
mens 6-18 inches tallClass 2- Perennials and
Biennials Cut specimens 6-18 inches tall
Class 3- Collections Eachcollection must consist of aminimum of five differentcut specimens One stemexhibited in individual con-tainers Each specimen indi-vidually named Spaceallowed for collection is 30 x
24 inchesClass 4- Arboreal (narrow
leaved evergreens)Minimum of 18 inches andno more than 30 inches
Class 5- Bulbs Cormsand Tubers One stem percontainer
Class 6- Hosta FoliageOne stem per container
Division II Design Class 1 - ldquoWith These
Flowersrdquo Designerrsquos choiceof design suitable for achurch farm waterfront orwoodland wedding ceremo-ny Underlay requiredPedestal size to be deter-mined Fresh andor driedplant material Fourexhibits
Class 2- ldquoLove is in theAirrdquo A hanging design Type1 A non-kinetic design to behung A 14-inch wreath ofall fresh andor dried plantmaterial Four exhibits
Class 3 - ldquoHeavenlyFlowers At The Churchrdquo Ahanging design Type 1 Anon-kinetic design to behung at the pew end in thechurch All fresh plant mate-rial Four exhibits
Division III Artistic CraftsClass 1 - ldquoGoing to the
Chapelrdquo Bridal bouquet offresh andor dried plantmaterial to be staged in acontainer for elevation of
bouquet Four exhibitsClass 2- ldquoEverlasting
Loverdquo Wedding slipper dec-orated with all dried plantmaterial Three exhibits
Plants on the MichiganGarden Plant List and theState Conservation List cannot be used unless grown bythe exhibitor and so noted ona 3rdquo x 5rdquo card with the exhib-it
The design classes areopen to other MichiganGarden Club members aswell as Marshall AreaGarden Club members Thehorticulture classes are opento the public
Advanced registration isrequired for all design class-es and for all collections
Judging is Friday Aug 15from 11 am to 130 pmOnly clerks and chairmen arepermitted in the show are atthis time
Vintage wedding gownsfrom the 1950s 1960s and1990s will be included in theshow as well as wedding-themed quilts
ldquoOnce you exhibit youlearn all the things you maynot have already knownabout a certain plant This isthe first time the garden clubhas held a flower show inOld Maple Grove ChurchWe were inspired to have our
show here after I saw one inan old renovated court-houserdquo said Glotfelty
For more information onthe show call 269-781-7897
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 9
Stop in and say ldquoHirdquo
See you at the
166TH CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Visit our special display for new
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SPECTACULAR ldquoFAIRrdquo PRICING
Take a drive out to Ceresco and follow the signs forldquoTemptations II Sweet Corn Irsquoll be selling on my frontlawn and can usually deliver quantity buys STOP OUT AND Pick-up the TASTE of SUMMER
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We also will be selling freshly picked corn at Oertherrsquos
Delivering Fresh Corn Dailyfrom the heart of Fredonia Township
Marshall Area Garden Club to hostflower show at Old Maple Grove Church
AT RIGHT MarshallArea Garden Club mem-ber Marlene Glotfelty leftand Old Maple GroveChurch Committee mem-ber Margaret Taylor dis-cuss the upcoming ldquoAWedding to RememberFlower Showrdquo to be held atthe church Aug 15 16
McDonaldrsquos Restaurantspresents Kidsrsquo Day 2014 onTuesday Aug 12
That day kids can enterthe WIN 985 Frog JumpingContest at 1030 pm
Other highlights of the166th Calhoun County Fair(just for kids) are
Bike Give Aways on theCommunity Stage
bullTuesday Aug 12 1 pmbullSaturday Aug 16 2 pmRegistration for the 2012
Peddle Pulls and Racesbegins at 9 am SaturdayAug 16 Race time is 10am
The 4-H barns offer aplace for kids to see closeup dairy and beef cattlesheep goats horses poultryrabbits and swine
Other exhibits includehorticulture floriculturebaked and canned goodsneedlework creative artsand antiques Judging starts
Saturday Aug 9 and runs through Saturday Aug 16
Page 12 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Mud racing isdown and dirty
Mud bogging (also knownas mud racing mud runningmud drags or mudding) is aform of off-road motorsportpopular in Canada and theUnited States in which thegoal is to drive a vehiclethrough a pit of mud of a setlength
Winners are determined bythe distance traveled throughthe pit However if severalvehicles are able to travel the
entire length the time takento traverse the pit will deter-mine the winner Typicallyvehicles competing are four-wheel drives The motorsport is overseen by sanc-tioning bodies like theAmerican Mud RacingAssociation and theNational Mud RacingOrganization (NMRO) thatoversee each class developand maintain the relationship
The West Michigan Mud Runs begin at 630 pm Friday Aug 15 in the grandstand
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Chuckwagon racing is anequestrian rodeo sport inwhich drivers in a chuck-wagon led by a team of hors-es race around a track
This team event is led by adriver who commands ateam of horses pulling thechuckwagon and is support-ed by two or four outriderseach racing individual thor-oughbred horses that followthe chuckwagon Each race typically involves
three or four teams andbegins with the outridersbreaking camp by tossingtwo tent poles (with four out-riders only) and a barrel rep-resenting a camp stove intothe back of their wagonbefore climbing in them-selves and holding on fordear life as the wagon com-pletes a figure eight aroundtwo barrels before circling arace track
The first wagon to cross
the finish line typically winsalthough various time penal-ties are handed out for infrac-tions such as a barrel beingknocked over a tent pole orstove is not loaded or wagoninterference
The event has become acrowd favorite at theCalhoun County Fair Thisfree event takes place begin-ning at 10 am onWednesday Aug 13 in thegrandstand
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 13
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Chuckwagon racing ridesinto the Calhoun County Fair
Page 16 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Calhoun County Fair is steeped in historyThe Calhoun County fair-
grounds located on CapitalHill is home to Michigansoldest fair and boasts the old-est fair building in the stateFloral Hall
The fairgrounds werefounded in 1848 and featuremore than 45 acres of grassyshaded grounds and pavedstreets One hundred year oldoaks beautiful landscaping a2400-seat grandstand enter-tainment center and campingfacilities help make the fair-grounds an excellent place tocelebrate Michigans oldestcounty fair and other excit-ing events
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day as oneof Michigans foremost agri-cultural attractions Between1839 and 1847 the Fair washeld in various locationsthroughout the county Butin 1848 the fairgrounds inMarshall became the perma-nent home for the CalhounCounty Fair which has beenheld here ever since
Floral Hall the oldestbuilding on the fairgroundsand the oldest fair building inthe state was constructed in1860 in the popular octagon
style of the time The wingswere added at later datesDesigned originally for thedisplay of flowers and farmproduce the building stillplays a major role at thestates oldest county fair
One becomes the ldquooldestcontinually operating fairrdquo inthe state of Michigan bydoing things people enjoyand developing an army ofsupportive and skilled volun-teers
The ldquoheartbeat of theCalhoun County Fairrdquo is itsvolunteer force The fair isan enormous undertakingwith a physical plant with 20different buildings to main-tain and upgrade and at least60 acres to landscape andmow
The fair board looks backwith pride at all the wonder-ful memories attributable tothe ldquofair historyrdquo It also rec-ognizes the enormousresponsibly it owes the com-munity as stewards of thepresent and future genera-tion of fair participants
Presently the CalhounCounty Fairgrounds propertydraws in excess of 100000visitors a year Add to thatthe vendors special events
agricultural and industrialdisplays and you get the realimpact of the association
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day asone of Michigans foremostagricultural attractions
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Michiganrsquos oldest fair building Floral Hall was built in 1861 for the sum of $590 Itfeatures an unusual design consisting of an octagon center rotunda with four rectan-gular wings branching out in each direction
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 17
The 4-H program hastouched and in many casesshaped the lives of thou-sands of Calhoun Countyresidents
4-H got its start nationallyin 1902 in Iowa and Ohioand came to Michigan - toMuskegon and Mason coun-ties - in 1908
Records indicate the first4-H director in CalhounCounty was Charles EAckley who served on atemporary basis in 1917again in 1918 and then on aregular basis from 1921-22Other early temporary direc-tors whose stints overlappedto varying degrees wereLucia Converse FrankDavis Margaret Hutty EdithGabriel and H F Herrod
William C Boman heldthe position from 1922-25E C Sackrider from 1925-28 and Ruth K Sackrider in
1929-30 Alice Osborn Bateswas director from 1931-35prior to the arrival of B EHenry in 1936
Michigans 4-H programbegan with boys corn clubsOver the next 30 years the 4-
H movement gave rise tosheep poultry canning cakebaking and livestock clubsas well These clubs wereeventually linked to theNational CooperativeExtension Service system
which was formed in 1914under the leadership of theU S Department ofAgriculture
To see 4-H in action visitthe 2014 Calhoun CountyFair
Selecting rides that arefun but not too scary ridingsafely and letting the kidsride alone or not are just afew things to think aboutwhen looking forward to the2014 Calhoun County Fair
ldquoCarnival rides inMichigan are held to thehighest safety standards tokeep riders safe while enjoy-ing the roller coasters andwater slidesrdquo saidDepartment of Licensing andRegulatory Affairs (LARA)Deputy Director ShellyEdgerton ldquoWe ask riders todo their part and rememberlsquosafety firstrsquo Read and fol-low all of the ride rules andrestrictions and use all thesafety equipment providedbecause even one injury isone too manyrdquo
Edgerton emphasized thatif your child is too youngtoo small or afraid to ridealone either skip the ridealtogether or make sure yourchild is accompanied by aresponsible adult Kidsbetween the ages of sevenand 12 account for nearly a
third of all ride accidentsParents should make suretheir kids understand saferide behavior
To reduce the chance ofinjury for all ages and stillenjoy the ride LARA offersthese tipsbullRead and obey all postedrules and restrictionsbullFollow all verbal instruc-tions given by ride operatorsor provided by recordedannouncementsbullMake sure the ride is appro-priate for the rider
bullPay attention to rideh e i g h t w e i g h t m e d i c a lrestrictions If you have anypre-existing medical condi-tions check with your doctorbefore riding thrill rides
bullSecurely latch seat beltsshoulder harness and lapbars Hold on to handrailsuse grab bars
bullKeep hands arms legsand feet inside the ride at alltimes Do not ride with handsin the air Secure loose hairclothing and belongings
bullStay in the ldquolocked andloadedrdquo position for theentire ride Never stand upon a ride
bullAdults should never seat achild on their lap unless rideoperators indicate itrsquos safe todo so
bullNever ride when exces-sively tired or while underthe influence of alcohol ordrugs
bullReport any unsafe behav-ior or conditions on a ride to
a ride supervisor or managerimmediately
bullReport injuries to a ridesupervisor They will assistthe injured and report theinjury to LARA
Contact LARA at 517-241-9202 for more informa-tion
Stay safe have funon the carnival rides
History of 4-H programs
Veteransrsquo Dayis Monday
of fair weekOn Monday Aug 11 all veterans of the United States armed
forces will be admitted to the Calhoun County Fair for freeOn behalf of many it is the fair organizersrsquo way of sayingldquothank yourdquo
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2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 19
By Kathy Fisher4-H Program Coordinator
Calhoun County
As the Calhoun CountyFair kicks off next weekhundreds of county 4-Hmembers and volunteers areheaded to the fair to show offtheir projects and skillsWhile the week is the culmi-nation of a year of hard workfor some 4-H offers manyunique opportunities notseen at fair So whetheryoursquore a young person or anadult who has time to give asa volunteer why not join theclub
A program of MichiganState University (MSU)Extension Michigan 4-H isthe largest youth develop-ment program in the stateEach year the program pro-vides more than 200000young people with opportu-nities to explore new inter-ests gain new knowledgeenhance their expertise anddiscover their passion whileteaching valuable life skillsthat prepare youth for thefuture
In Calhoun County 806youth are actively engaged in4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Though tra-ditionally seen as a programfor youth with livestocktoday 4-H has so much moreto offer As a year-roundyouth development programyouth will have the opportu-nity to be engaged in funeducational experiences thathelp them learn valuable lifeskills throughout the entireyear Opportunities for 4-Hrsquoersinclude arts and craftssewing food and nutritiongardening leadership shoot-ing sports livestock andmuch more
No matter what kidschoose all the 4-H projectshelp members learn to exem-plify the four Hrsquos headheart hands and health Theylearn to use their head tomake sound decisions setgoals and stick with them aswell as to develop practical
skills needed to lead a pro-ductive and fulfilling life
Using their heart youthlearn to act with integrity andaccountability and help oth-ers to become their best Their hands are used to putthe needs of their communitybefore their own as theyserve others and they learnabout health by developingskills and knowledge toactively take care of theirminds and bodies
With these skills there isno limit to what youth can dowith 4-H Leadership oppor-tunities within the club offerthem the chance to try outskills while mentoring ayounger member that is newto the group will allow mem-bers to become a teacherthemselves In addition tocounty programs statewide4-H programs such asExploration Days giveyouth the chance to meetother 4-Hrsquoers from aroundthe state and experience whatlife on a college campus islike
Helping to make this pos-sible for 4-Hrsquoers in our owncommunity and across thestate are caring volunteerswho give their time and tal-ents to lend a hand provideguidance and answer lifersquoslittle questions along theway In Calhoun Countymore than 300 volunteersgive their time each yearwith 176 actively involved inmentoring youth through a 4-H club Though the impactof these volunteers is greatthe need for additional 4-Hvolunteers is mounting Witha goal of reaching 20 percentof Michiganrsquos youth through4-H by the year 2020 morevolunteers will be key
If you want to make animpact on the next genera-tion becoming a CalhounCounty 4-H volunteer is oneof the best ways you can dothat You donrsquot have to be aparent or even related to a 4-Hrsquoer to get involved Anyonecan volunteer and itrsquos a greatopportunity to make yourmark on the next generation
Interested volunteers cangive their time in a variety ofways 4-H programs rangefrom animal science tocareer preparation clothingand textiles to science andtechnology or performingarts to youth entrepreneur-ship Whether yoursquove got anhour to give or want to makea year-long commitmenttherersquos a 4-H volunteeropportunity waiting for youLead a club chaperone anevent offer a skills trainingbecome a mentor teach aworkshop or whateverstrikes your interest there isno limit to the ways you canvolunteer your time
Whether you want to helpmake 4-Hersrsquo dreams cometrue as a 4-H volunteer orjoin the club yourself as a 4-H member all of these expe-riences and more can beyours just by joining
Calhoun County 4-H Learn more about how you
can get involved by visiting4hmsuemsuedu or by call-ing me at the CalhounCounty MSU Extensionoffice 269-781-0784
1201 W Michigan AveMarshall Michigan 49068
269-781-5154
Service and Parts HoursMonday-Friday 730 - 600
Caron Chevrolet1201 W Michigan Ave Marshall
Lube Oil Filter Special
$2195Most cars and light trucks Up to 5 quarts of oil Expires August 31 2012
Come see KIPP for
Welcome KIPPto service
CHEVROLET CERTIFIED SERVICE
3
CARON CHEVROLETextends its heartiest congratulations to the 4-Heacuters whorsquoll take part in this yearrsquos events
Have FUN amp ENJOY the 166th Calhoun County Fair
Lube Oil Filter and Tire Rotation
$3995$3995Most cars and light trucks Up to 5 quarts of oil Expires August 31 2014
HoursMon 830-8
Tues-Fri 830-6 Sat 9-3
Service amp PartsHours
Mon-Fri 730-6
In Calhoun County 806 youth are actively engaged in 4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Not only at fair time but year-round youth have opportunity toengage in fun educational experiences Pictured here are students in a past sessionof 4-H Albion Creative
Join 4-H and be mentor for tomorrowrsquos leaders
Devin Willis of Homer is one of the hundreds of 4-Hrsquoers who has participated in the annual CalhounCounty Fair Beginning Saturday Aug 9 current clubmembers and volunteers will head to the fairgrounds toshow off their projects and skills CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Congratulations
MARSHALLANIMAL CARE CENTER
713 North Brewer (Old 27) Marshall
269-781-5114
~ Celebrating 165 Years ~
James R Rzepka DVM bull Randal K Eshuis DVMJennifer Bohney DVM
BoardingGrooming
Page 20 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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ALL IN 1 KUBOTA RTV-X1120DWL-AS UTILITY VEHICLE
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Or $29990 per month
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Finally A Backhoe Tractor That I Can Afford
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bull Differential lock
bull Power steering
bull Mid and Rear PTO
bull Standard Cat1 3 pt 540 rear PTO
bull Live PTO and Hydraulics
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Ctrl
bull 6 ft Digging depth backhoe w12
bkt
Payments of $24993 per month on new Kubota BX25DLB-R-1 tractorloaderbackhoe based on sales price of $1799500 at$44988 down 0 APR for 72 months Financing available from Kubota Credit Corporation USA 3401 Del Amo Blvd TorranceCA 90503 subject to credit approval Payments do not include implements set up delivery or local taxes where applicable Someexceptions apply Offer expires 09-30-2014 See dealership for details and other low-rate finance options $44988 due at closingto cover 72 months versus standard 60 months 0 APR
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$1799500
Only $24993 per month
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(269) 660-8700120 Riverside Drive
Battle Creek MI 49015
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Tree Top RidgeApartments
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1
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3
4
edwardrosecomedwardrosecom
Offering you the best in Battle CreekOffering you the best in Battle Creek
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wwwstetlerbuilthomescom
STETLER CONSTRUCTIONBUILDING FOUNDATIONS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONSSC
CALL ANNIE FOR YOURCONSTRUCTION NEEDS
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Heat Water amp Trash included on most units
965-57361975 E Columbia Ave Battle Creek
Some Restrictions Apply Section 8 Welcomewwwgeorgetown-estatescom
ldquo Beautiful ldquo
Visit our website to tour even more models for sale
300 Morgan Rd Battle Creek MI269-964-4200
wwwRollingHillsVillagecom
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Neighborhood Planning Councils (NPCs) are resident-based groups that serve an important and specific purpose in our community The purpose of Neighborhood Planning Councils is to provide a forum to inform and discuss with neighborhood residents and representatives of the City staff and City Commissioners issues and concerns of that neighborhood Generally the City informs the NPC of facts and potential results of pending decisions opportunities or other changes The NPC discusses and decides what if any recommendations it would like to make or strategies they would like to develop
These meetings are all open to the public who may attend and offer suggestions about resolving certain matters of interest in the neighborhood Any person who lives or owns property in a Council area or has demonstrable or substantial interest (ie works in) within the defined boundaries of the Council area may request to be considered for membership on their NPC Board
Anyone wanting to join an NPC should give his or her name to the chairperson of the Council Attendance as a potential member is encouraged prior to recommendation by the NPC for membership His or her name is submitted to the City Commission for official appointment
Each NPC has a regularly scheduled meeting date each month Meetings are held in the evenings and run one to two hours in length Questions about Neighborhood Planning Councils meeting locations or membership may be directed to the City of Battle Creek 966-3348
NPC meeting minutes are available online at httpwwwbattlecreekmigovCity_GovernmentBoards_and_CommissionsMinutes__Agendas_and_Notices_Archiveshtm
Neighborhood Planning Council Recent DiscussionsUpcoming Events Regular Meeting DatesTimes
NPC1 ndash Post Franklin
Contact Diana QuiggEmail Dianaquiggyahoocom
Telephone 2699648728
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 4 2014
Community Action Board Room
175 Main Street
1st Thursday at 700 pm
NPC2 ndash North Central
Contact Sam GrayEmail sgray9959gmailcom
Telephone 2692090293
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 8 2014
Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
47 N Washington Avenue
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC3 ndash Central
Contact Gloria MansfieldEmail NA
Telephone 2699652050
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting
New NPC boundaries
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 14 2014
Michigan Tile amp Carpet Community Room
99 E Columbia Avenue
2nd Thursday at 700 pm
NPC4 ndash FremontMcKinleyVerona
Contact John HenninkEmail Neighborhoodpc4gmailcom
Telephone 2699863944
Vice Chair Kaytee FarisEmail kayteefarisgmailcom
Telephone 7343306236
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 20 2014
First Congregational Church - (Inside
Court Yard)
145 Capital Avenue NE
3rd Wednesday at 700 pm
NPC5 ndash Urbandale
Contact Robert WhitfieldEmail lordstrong68comcastnet
Telephone 2692459708
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 11 2014
Christ United Methodist Church
65 N Bedford Road
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC9 ndash Rural Southwest
Contact Linda MorrisEmail lindad49015yahoocom
Telephone 2699793358
bull No meeting in August (unless there is an
issue that requires a special meeting)
bull Guest Presentation Christopher Lussier
or Helen Guzzo CDBG Program
bull Mayor Dave Walters will be signing a
Proclamation declaring September 22
2014 as ldquoKINDNESS DAYrdquo
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 9 2014
Southside Bible Church
4515 Beckley Road
2nd Tuesday at 630 pm
NPC10 ndash WestlakePrairieview
Contact Jeff KotelesEmail kotelesjmichigangov
Telephone 2699637096
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 25 2014
First Assembly of God Church
800 S 24th Street
4th Monday at 700 pm
NPC11 ndash MingesRiverside
Contact Randall ChamplinEmail Randall_Champlinsbcglobalnet
Telephone 2692747093
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting in
September New NPC boundaries
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 24 2014
Riverside Elementary School Library
650 Riverside Drive
4th Wednesday at 700 pm
Public Service Announcement Provided by Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
Neighborhood Planning Council Updates August 7 2014
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WK Kellogg AirportFCIP
PostFranklin
Westlake Prairieview
Minges Brook Riverside
Rural Southwest
Urbandale
Battle Creek
City of Springfield
North Central
Fremont McKinley
Verona
Wilson Coburn
Roosevelt Territorial
Central Business District
1001 E Columbia AveBattle Creek Michigan 49014
Hours Open Monday thru Friday 830 to 530Email shopperadsj-adgraphicscom bull Fax 269-968-8586
Attention Advertisers
Call Today About OurAnnual
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Ron Lapland4744 Beckley RdBattle Creek
(Across from Cracker Barrel)
269-963-4214
andMore
Handy Man OpportunityNeighborhoods Inc is seeking a Handy Man tohelp maintain its 1-4 unit affordable housing prop-erties The successful candidate must have experi-ence performing housing repairs and evaluatingcode compliance issues Acceptable work refer-ences background investigation and drug testingupon hire and periodically are required Must havetransportation and tools be available to work 30-40hours a week plus be on call at other times and livein Battle Creek
For an interview call Neighborhoods Inc at
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Starting pay is $10 - $11 Hour
Immediate Openings ALL Shifts Trial-Hire
HOT JOBSWersquore hiring for
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$100 Referral Bonus amp $250 Drawing
DENSO Systex Rosler Northpointe Woods Geislinger and other great local companies
General Labor Project Work Maintenance TechWarehouse Fabricator Assemblers PT Health Aid
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CNC Set-up Operators ExtrudersFabricatorsPackaging Operators Material Handlers
Apply NOW at wwwemploymentgroupcom Then call 2697889000 and ask about our
SATURDAY AUGUST 16 10 AM TO 2 PM
DENSO MANUFACTURING MICHIGAN 1 Denso Rd Battle Creek MI 49037
ldquoThe opportunities are here to advance your career you just have to go and get itrdquo
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HVAC
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VERING THE HIGH
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FRI AUG 8TH
200 PM - 330 PMMON AUG 11TH
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TRMI OPEN INTERVIEWSTHURSDAY 814 330-5
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Pictured Left to Right
John Steele Master Certified Tech
Spencer Perry Lube Tech
Michelle Perry Owner
Rob Perry OwnerService Mgr
Family Owned amp Operated ndash Combined 50 Years Experience
HoursMon-Fri 730-530Sat by appt only
269-753-16502517 W Dickman RdSpringfield MI 49037Full Service Auto Repair
All Makes amp ModelsSpecializing in
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Full Service Auto RepairAll Makes amp Models
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BaseballTryouts
8U9U10U 11U amp 12U 13U14U15U1200pm 200pm 400pm
Please Be at
Tryouts 30 Min
Early to Register
Bailey Park(Convis amp Flannery Fields)
BaseballSShh aammrr oo cc kk
Our coaching philosophy includes teaching all aspects of thegame of baseball to every player on the team There will be ahigh priority placed on the fundamentals of baseball and sports-manship ndash with a healthy drive to win
Contact Shamrock TeamManager Dave Caley
Emailshamrock2103gmailcom
or call 269-965-7175
Sunday Aug 10th
Sunday Aug 17th
office 2695653333 Fax 2695653335Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
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3333 5th Avenue Springfield(Located between Ryder Truck amp Billrsquos Pizza Factory east off of Helmer Rd)
269-209-7146
VEHICLES WANTEDWill pay $200 - $5000
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269-223-3588
Why Sell Your Gold To Premier Jewelers
At Premier JewelersGUARANTEED
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THREE GREAT REASONS
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No one stacks up to
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MoMon-n FrFriii 8888 - 88 Satt 88 - 7 Sunn 10 - 5
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$1000 Rebate on Duracellreg Gold ampPlatinum AGM CarTruckBatteries
Limit 2 Save $10 by Mail-In-Rebate Offer valid on in-stock products at participating locations Not valid with other offers or business pricing Some exclusions may apply Not valid for online purchases No cash value See store for complete details Expires 83114
Truck
4
$300 Rebate on ReflectorLED Light Bulbs
Limit 15 Save $3 by Mail-In-Rebate per bulb Offer valid on in-stock products at participating locations Not valid withother offers or business pricing Some exclusions may apply Not valid foronline purchases No cash value See store for complete details Expires 93014014
(269) 282-03721270 E Columbia Ave
(across from Marathon Beside Justice Fence)Call for Hours
$1000 Menrsquos amp Kids Cuts
$1500Womenrsquos Cuts
PPaaii rr AA DDiiccee MMaassssaaggee TTaannnn iinngg ampamp HHaaii rr
Welcome New HairstylistTracy Cutler
Back To SchoolSpecials
$200 - $5000I BUY ALL CARS amp TRUCKS
Call me firsthellip I pay more 269-223-3588
Becky Darr McGriff passed onMarch 22 2014 In her honor
we are still fighting to find a curefor Cancer Help us help others
in our community Join us
Sweet Kreationsfor you
Becky Brownie BashAugust 9th bull 10am-3pm
95 W Michigan Ave
Join us for over $4000 in prizes to be raffled away -
EVERY 15 MIN A WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED
100 raffle money 30 of brownies money sold
amp t-shirt money will be donated to a non-profit
helping people in Calhoun County with
medical costs amp medication
Events Calendar September 2014
A member of Ascension Healthreg
Borgess EventsBorgess Better Breathers ClubGroup support for individuals with
respiratory issues (COPD emphysema
bronchitis) and their caregivers
Held the first Thursday of each month
Borgess Health amp Fitness Center
Thursday September 4 5 to 6 pm
Free Registration required Please call
(269) 2268135 or (800) 8288135 or
visit wellnessborgesscom to register
Bariatric Surgery Support GroupFor patients who have undergone
bariatric surgery
Borgess Health amp Fitness Center
Tuesday September 9 630 to 8 pm
Saturday September 20 9 to 1030 am
Free Call (269) 2266863 or visit
bariatricsborgesscom for more
information
Bariatric Surgery SeminarFor those considering bariatric surgery
Borgess Medical Center
Lawrence Education Center
Wednesday September 10 6 to 8 pm
Saturday September 13 10 am to Noon
Free Registration required Please
call (269) 2266863 to register or visit
bariatricsborgesscom to watch
our online bariatric seminar
WomenHeart Support GroupA support group for women with
heart disease
Borgess Medical Center
Lawrence Education Center
Thursday September 11 630 to 8 pm
Free Contact Amy at (269) 7465761 or
wh-gtrkalamazoowomenheartorg
to learn more
Alzheimerrsquos Disease Research StudyLocal doctors are currently conducting
a clinical research study to test
whether an investigational drug can
help maintain memory and day-to-day
living in people with mild Alzheimerrsquos
disease Participants must be between
the ages of 50 and 90 and have been
diagnosed with mild or probable
mild Alzheimerrsquos disease For more
information call the Borgess Research
Institute at (269) 2264803
Touchdown for DiabetesHelp diabetics without health insurance
tackle their disease for a longer life
Cole Community Solutions Inc
sponsors this fundraiser Cole Century
Buick-Cadillac-GMC will transform
its dealership into a tailgate party
for guests to socialize eat browse
silent auction items and enjoy
entertainmentmdashall in support of
diabetes patient care
Thursday October 2 630 to 930 pm
To learn more or to purchase tickets
please visit touchdowndiabetescom
For a complete list or more information about what Borgess has to offer please visit wellnessborgesscom Want the latest classes events and health screenings sent directly to your inbox You can also sign up for the Borgess Bulletin e-newsletter there as well
Borgess Health amp Fitness CenterTrsquoai ChiTrsquoai Chi is a series of movements done
in slow motion which produce a high
degree of balance flexibility relaxation
and coordination
Borgess Health amp Fitness Center
Tuesdays amp Thursdays September 4-
October 23 10 to 1055 am
$68 BHFC members $50 Registration
required To register please call
(269) 2268135 or (800) 8288135
or visit wellnessborgesscom
Tae Kwon Domdash Adult Youth amp Family Tae Kwon Do is a non-contact
organization that teaches people how
to defend themselves Students gain
confidence dexterity and coordination
For ages 8 and older
Borgess Health amp Fitness Center
Saturdays September 6-October 25
2 to 330 pm
Cost $50family $20individual
Registration required To register
call (269) 2268135 or (800) 8288135
or visit wellnessborgesscom
Outdoor Boot CampThis intense outdoor training includes
strength and cardio endurance with
calorie burning and fat loss Results will
be measured with a simplified fitness
test at the beginning and end of camp
Borgess Health amp Fitness Center
Mondays amp Wednesdays September 8-
October 29 530 to 630 pm
$60 BHFC members $23 Registration
required To register please call
(269) 2268135 or (800) 8288135
or visit wellnessborgesscom
First Aid with AdultPediatric CPR and AEDCovers core first aid CPR and AED
skills choking for adults infants
and children as well as child safety
and blood borne pathogens This is a
credentialed AHA Heartsaver course
Borgess Health amp Fitness Center
Saturday September 20
9 am to 330 pm
$65 Registration required Please call
(269) 2268135 or (800) 8288135 or
visit wellnessborgesscom to register
For a complete list and further information about classes at Borgess Health amp Fitness Center please visit fitnessborgesscom
Augustbull Full Face Titan (Save $250)
$600VIP MONTH
Receive treatment for $49 or $99 each Choose from list may combine treatments
$49 (pick one)
bull LipChin Hair Removal or bull Spot Treatment or
bull Microdermabrasion or bull 15 Minute Vein Treatment$99 (pick one)
bull Bikini or Underarm Laser Hair Removal
or bull Radiance Peel or bull IPLLimelight
or bull Laser genesis (2 areas)
For a Free Skin Consultation2699790900
Brookside Medical Center bull 3600 Capital Ave SW Suite 205wwwglplasticandhandsurgerycom
Proudly presents our
Skin amp Laser CenterFeaturingLaser Hair RemovalIPL Skin RejuvenationMicrodermabrasionFacials amp Chemical PeelsBotox amp FillersLatisse (eye lash enhancer)
As Southern Michigan Orthopaedics we provided you withthe most comprehensive orthopedic and sports medicine carein south central Michigan Now we are aligning our services to partner with Bronson the leading healthcare system in theregion The end result will be even better medical care for you
Bronson Orthopedic Specialists offers orthopedic and sports medicine services at three convenient locations in Battle Creek and Marshall So donrsquot let joint pain slow you down For more information or to schedule an appointment call (877) 704-3133
Bronson Orthopedic Specialists (877) 704-3133710 North Avenue ndash Battle Creek2 Heritage Oak Lane ndash Battle Creek212 Winston Drive ndash Marshall
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William JComai DO
Jae Green PA-C
2014
2014-2015 District CalendarAugust 4 Life of an Athlete Meetings LMS aud
(600 pm HS athletes 730 pm MS athletes)August 12 Registration Day (K-12) 12 noon ndash 800 pmAugust 12 Picture Day (LHS and LMS during registration)August 26 5th Grade Orientation 800 am ndash 100 pm LMSAugust 27 Meet the Teacher (K-8)August 28 9th Grade Orientation 800 am ndash 1200 pm LHSSeptember 1 Labor DaySeptember 2 1st Day of SchoolSeptember 19 12 DayOctober 1 Count DayOctober 10 HomecomingOctober 17 12 DayNovember 4 No School Election DayNovember 14 12 DayNovember 20 12 DayNovember 21 12 DayNovember 26 - 28 No School Thanksgiving BreakDecember 5 12 DayDec22 ndash Jan 2No School Winter BreakFebruary 11 Count DayFebruary 13 12 DayFebruary 26 12 DayFebruary 27 12 DayMarch 20 12 DayApril 3 No SchoolApril 6 ndash 10No School Spring BreakMay 1 12 DayMay 25 No School Memorial DayJune 412 DayJune 512 Day Last Day of School
All 1frasl2 days are early release with schools dismissing according to the schedules below
School Day Start amp End TimesElementary Schools (grades K-4)Full Day ndash 840 am ndash 345 pm12 Day ndash 840 am ndash 1205 pmLakeview Middle School (grades 5-8)Full Day ndash 750 am ndash 300 pm12 Day ndash 750 am ndash 1115 amLakeview High School (grades 9-12)Full Day ndash 745 am ndash 250 pm12 Day ndash 745 am ndash 1120 pm
Welcome Back To SchoolWelcome Back To SchoolRegistration Information
Registration Day is Tuesday August 12 1200 noon ndash 800 pm All new andreturning students grades K-12 need to attend registration Please plan tostop by your childrsquos school that day to register himher for fall
New to the DistrictPlease contact the school your
child will attend and a staffmember will be happy to assistyou with the enrollmentprocess For information onelementary attendance bound-aries please contact theTransportation Office at 565-2491
KindergartenEligibility
Children who will turn 5 yearsold on or before October 12014 are eligible to attendkindergarten in the fall Pleasecontact your neighborhood ele-mentary school for enrollmentinformation
School Meal ProgramOnline Account Managementndash For information on manag-ing your childrsquos meal accountonline visit wwwlakeviewspartansorglunchlthttpwwwlakeviewspartansorglunch
Free and Reduced MealApplications
Lakeview School District par-ticipates in the NationalSchool Lunch and Breakfastprogram to provide free andreduced meals to childrenwith financial needApplication forms may besubmitted online atw w w L u n c h A p p c o mlthttpwwwlunchappcomApplications are also avail-able online at wwwlakeviewspartansorglunchlthttpwwwlakeviewspartansorglunchgtand in your childrsquos schooloffice Free and reducedmeal applications must berenewed each school year
2014-2015 School Meal Prices
Grades K-4 Grades 5-12 Breakfast $135 $135 Lunch $230 $240 Milk $045 $045 Reduced Breakfast $030 Reduced Lunch $040
TransportationTransportation representa-tives will be available at eachbuilding during registrationParents are asked to confirmwhether or not their child willneed bus transportation atthat time
Contact InformationSuperintendent Dave Peterson dpetersonlakeviewspartansorg 565-2400Transportation Angela Bishop abishoplakeviewspartansorg 565-2490Food Service Laura Reynolds LReynolds2lakeviewspartansorg 565-3757Child CareMary Dolbee mdolbeelakeviewspartansorg 565-2405High School PrincipalJeffrey Bohl jbohllakeviewspartansorg 565-3700Middle School Principal Mike Norstrom mnorstromlakeviewspartansorg 565-3900Minges Brook Elementary PrincipalLaura Williams lwilliamslakeviewspartansorg 565-4500Prairieview Elementary PrincipalDon Hoaglin dhoaglinlakeviewspartansorg 565-4600Riverside Elementary PrincipalDenise Myers dmyerslakeviewspartansorg 565-4700Westlake Elementary PrincipalCarol Disler cdislerlakeviewspartansorg 565-4900
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Agriculture was foremostin the minds of Calhoun
Countyrsquos settlershence the beginnings of regional fairs
which have been held forover a century and a half
The first fairs were held invarious locations in the cityuntil 1848 when theCalhoun CountyAgricultural Society reor-ganized the event and heldthe new 1849 gathering onCapital Hill (now known asthe fairgrounds) and made ita yearly event
Everyone loved the FairWheel of Fortune sideshows prize exhibits pro-duce livestock horse rac-
ing games and much moreIt became one of the mainsocial gatherings of theyear It was often the onlytime people in the morerural areas got a chance tosee old friends Balloonascensions daredevil actsall became a part of ldquoTheFairrdquo
Marshall High Schoolrsquosfirst football game wasplayed at the fairgrounds in1894 the schoolsrsquo inexperi-
enced team was defeated byOlivet College 60-0
Throughout the 1950s andthe 60s the fair grew andprospered The gradualaddition of new and biggermechanical rides demoli-tion derbies big name enter-tainers and ldquoGirlie Showsrdquoadded to the alreadyimmense entertainment ofthe countyrsquos masses Thingswere good and memorieswere made
Page 2 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Congratulations to the Calhoun County Fairon the 166th year of this annual event
Located at1106 S KalamazooMarshall MI 49068
269-781-7100
Celebrate year 166 at the Calhoun County Fair
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More about the Midway
Small Animal Auction is Wednesday
The 2014 Calhoun County fair celebrates 166 years of exhibiting the pride and tal-ents of county residents of all ages
Chief Phineas Pamptopee and Mackey Shogequett of the Calhoun CountyPotawatomi Tribe at the Calhoun County Fair in 1908
The 2014 Small Animal Auction is scheduled for Wednesday Aug 13 6 pm Order of saleis rabbits dairy starter calves goats poultry 4-H members count on individuals and busi-nesses to make the event a success As with Fridayrsquos Large Animal Auction the event willtake place in the covered arena
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 3
This 2014 Special Section promoting
the 166th Calhoun County Fair is
provided by these two LOCAL
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appreciation by visiting these sponsoring businesses in the coming year
bullThe Calhoun County Fair celebrates the talents and
achievement of LOCAL PEOPLE and deserves your attendance and applause
On Friday Aug 15 the2014 Calhoun County Fairwill host one of its premiereevents the Large AnimalAuction As in years pastFridays sale will see the par-ticipation of hundreds of buy-ers viewers 4-H membersand livestock exhibitors
Held in the covered arenaorder of sale is beef swinesheep
Large animal auction beginsat 11 am Friday Aug 15
In mid-August CalhounCounty is treated to its annu-al fair For 166 years 4-Hmembers carousel ridersand area neighbors haveturned the fairgrounds into acolorful magical place
Kicking-off the yearly cel-ebration is the CalhounCounty Fair King and QueenContest The fun begins at 1pm Sunday Aug 10 in thegrandstand
The 2013 Fair King and Queen and court Who will be crowned this year
Calhoun CountyFair begins withselection of royalty
SJO motocross comes to the grandstand on Thursday Aug14 at 6 pm Spectators can enjoy motorcycles racing overmounds of dirt providing all the actionthe thrills and spillsof racing
Itrsquos a bird --itrsquos a plane --
itrsquos motocross
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The roar of mightyengines thundering hoovesthe shiny Midway and the
sounds of entertainmentcoming from various stageson the grounds are all part of
the fun of the fair Fairgoerslove their annual departurefrom the daily routine andfeel deprived if any of thesethings are missing
Giving all of this meaninghowever are the hundreds of4-H club members for whomthe annual county fair repre-sents the accomplishment ofclearly defined goalsworked toward over many
months During Fair Week 2014
as you watch the 4-Hers atthe fair you will see a spe-cial maturity on their facesone that reflects their know-ing theyrsquove done their best
4-H Creed
I pledge
My Head to clearer thinkingMy Heart to greater loyaltyMy Hands to larger service andMy Health to better livingFor my club my communitymy country and my world
4-H is at the Heart of the fairPage 4 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Congratulations to the Fair and4-H Kids for 166 Years
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Each year hundreds ofsubmissions from non-live-stock 4-H clubs aroundCalhoun County are judgedand displayed during theannual county fair
4-H club members workall year learning how to cre-ate projects to submit to thefair - photography horticul-ture sewing knitting foodpreparation - visitors neverknow what theyrsquoll see duringFair Week
Before the fair beginsyouth turn in entry forms tothe fair staff who then trans-mits this information to the
4-H Extension Service whichproduces guidelines for thejudges The Extension officelines up the judges with helpfrom the various 4-H clubsuperintendents
On the first Saturday of thefair all the projects are linedup on tables in the coveredarena where they are judgedEach entry is accompaniedby a records notebook eachmember is required to submitwhich includes a marketingplan for the item
Before judging volunteerswork in the Boys amp GirlsBuilding to measure out the
space for their clubsrsquo boothand prepared the area toreceive the membersrsquo proj-ects
After judging each clubtakes its projects to the Boysamp Girls Building and sets upits booth The booth is thenjudged based on a 4-H clubrsquoschosen theme and skill ofexecution
Projects are on displayduring Fair Week to thedelight of parents grandpar-ents and friends of clubmembers
Lena Yaudes Boys amp GirlsBuilding filled with 4-H projects
4-H display booths in the Boys amp Girls Building are judged for originality and design
The Show of Championsbegins at noon the lastSaturday of fair Aug 16 inthe covered arena 2014 4-Hwinners will show rabbitspoultry cavy horses swinedairy starter calves beefgoats dogs and sheep
Championsto showtheir work
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 5
There are three storiesabout where the first demoli-tion derby was held IslipRaceway (Long Island NewYork) Hales CornerRaceway (Hales CornerWisconsin) and an unnamedtown in Ohio
The first story is that in1958 Larry Mendelsohn a28-year stock car drivernoticed that the most cheer-ing and excitement fromcrowds happened when carscrashed Using this informa-tion held the first demoli-tion derby a few years later atIslip Raceway
The New Jersey track con-tinued to hold demos andbeginning in 1962 was fea-tured on ABCs Wide Worldof Sports almost weekly untilthe mid-lsquo70s Within a fewyears the craze swept thecountry becoming a stapleof nearly every county fair
Another story is that HalesCorner Raceway had demosyears prior to IslipAccording to legend CrazyJim Groh of Milwaukeehad a few too many cars onhis dealership lot So he got afew people to drive them as apromotion Many localsclaim that they had demos inthe lsquo50s but actual proof hasnot been found
The only evidence trackeddown would be back-to-backstories on Happy Days tele-vision episodes 64 65 66These episodes Fonzieloves Pinkie Part 1 2 3show demolition derbies inMilwaukee
The last account is that an
unnamed town in Ohio was ascene of road rage gone wildin the mid-rsquo50s Two carscollided at a busy intersec-tion and both continued tobattle it out drawing a hugecrowd to the scene Thisstory however fails to evenname a town or date andonly gets some credibility
because Ohio is a Mecca fordemolition derbies
All of these stories proba-bly fall in the urban mythcategory There were surelyother demos held around thecountry during the same timeperiod but were not officiallyrecognized(Source Schutte Racing Team)
Endro car racing returns to the Calhoun County Fairgrounds on Wednesday Aug13 The race begins at 7 pm in the grandstand
Page 6 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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The history of the demo derby
Demolition Derby isan Aug 16 highlight
Twisted metal smoke anddestruction are coming to theCalhoun County Fair whenthe Aug 16 DemolitionDerby rolls into town Thisis your best chance to safelywitness the organized chaosof multiple car crashes
With strict rules and regu-lations in place the exhila-rating pandemonium of thederby is very safe for thedrivers making it one of themost unique spectacles inmotorsports
While rules vary from
event to event the typicaldemolition derby consists offive or more drivers compet-ing by deliberately rammingtheir vehicles into one anoth-er The last driver whosevehicle is still operational isthe winner
Enduro cars race to thefairgrounds for second year
Enduro car racing is aninexpensive type of automo-bile racing that takes itsname from endurance rac-ing since it consists of hun-dreds of laps around a desig-nated track
Enduro racing involvesstock-based cars that havehad their interior and side orrear windows removed butare mostly stock mechanical-ly A driver is disqualified ifthe post-race inspection findsthat hisher auto has hadmajor racing enhancements
This type of race is often
divided into two classes big-car and small-car Big-carraces feature full-size carswith larger 6- and 8-cylinderengines while small-carraces feature mid-size to sub-compact 4-cylinder makesand models
The races which are oftenlong ones usually occur atthe amateur level The carsoften take up most of thewidth of the track as theybegin from a standing start Itis common for races to behundreds of laps or morethan 50 miles long
Races rarely are canceledbecause of bad weather Therace is not stopped except foran emergency or if the trackis completely blocked When an auto breaks downthe race is temporarily haltedto move the driver to safetyThe car is left in its positionon the racing surface and itbecomes an obstacle aroundwhich the remaining driversmust maneuver Often thefastest car is not the winnerrather longevity is the key towinning
The bouncing of cars off one another was very popular in the 1950s and remainsso to this day -- especially during Fair Week This yearrsquos event begins at 630 pmSaturday Aug 16
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Peddle Pulls and Racestake place on Saturday Aug16 on the Houston SchoolActivity Pad Registrationbegins at 9 am the check-ered flag drops at 10 am
Peddle yourway to fair funon Aug 16
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 7
The Old Maple GroveChurch located on theCalhoun County Fairgroundswill be filled with music dur-ing Fair Week 2014Originally located in EckfordTownship where it was builtbetween April 1900 andMarch 1901 the buildingwas abandoned and in disre-pair after a new church wasbuilt on the same property inthe early 1980s
By the summer of 2006the original structure wasscheduled for demolition tomake way for a parking lotIn February of that year thecongregation donated theoriginal structure to theCalhoun County Agriculturaland Industrial Society onbehalf of the Old MapleGrove Church PreservationCommittee The purpose ofthe committee was to save
the building and relocate it tothe Calhoun CountyFairgrounds
Hours of fundraisers anddonated labor and supplieshave resulted in a successful-ly preserved church hasadded an additional venuefor events at the fairgroundincluded non-denominalchurch services weddingsan annual Christmas pro-gram and events during FairWeek
The church will be open dur-ing fair week
The schedule isSunday Aug 10 Church service hosted by
the Maple Grove Church630 pm
Monday Aug 11To Be Announced
Tuesday Aug 12Dennis Wintersteen and
the Wayward Wind Band630 pm
Wednesday Aug 13St Joe River Boys
630 pmThursday Aug 14Fredonia Holiness Church
singers with Doug DamonFriday Aug 15Marshall Area Garden
Club Small Standard FlowerShow ldquoA Wedding toRememberrdquo 230- 9 pm
Saturday Aug 16Flower show continues
from 10 am to 9 pm
Congratulations to the 165th
Calhoun County
Fair
Congratulations to the 166th
Calhoun County
Fair
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Old Maple Grove Church will be open during the 2014 Calhoun County Fair
Old Maple Grove Church to befilled with music during Fair Week
Paradekicks-off
166th fairAfter a year of preparation
by youth and adults alike the166th Calhoun County Fairgets underway at noon onSunday Aug 10 with theannual parade Antique carswill take the track along withantique tractors Some partic-ipants will ride horses otherswill have their steeds pull awagon or a cart
Prior to the paradersquos step-ping-off members ofAmerican Legion Post 79will post the colors
Jason P RapeljeFinancial Advisor424 E Michigan Ave Marshall MI 49068269-781-4516
Scott L Evans AAMSFinancial Advisor207 W Michigan Ave Marshall MI 49068269-781-5305
Page 8 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
The Calhoun County FairBoard recently presented the2014 Volunteer of the YearAward to Bud Moe Bud hasbeen a participant volunteerand supporter of the CalhounCounty Fair for approxi-mately 40 years In 2004 hewas named a lifetime CCAISmember Bud volunteers numeroushours not only during fairweek but also lends a helpinghand throughout the year toensure that any event occur-ring on the fairgrounds runssmoothly
In his early years of volun-teering for the fair Budowned his towing serviceBudrsquos Wrecker ServiceDuring that time Bud madesure his wreckers and crewswere on site for the demoli-tion derby to tow the dis-abled cars off the track Healso would bring in wreckedcars for stunt car acts
Now during Fair WeekBud uses golf carts to helpmobility-impaired patronsget where they need to goWhen not transporting fairvisitors he can be founddelivering supplies to vari-ous vendors
For many years Budserved as a trustee on theCalhoun County Fair Board
On a tractor (Relay forLife tram driver) on a golf-cart (fair time) or on thestreet Bud Moe has the
Calhoun County Fairgrounds on his mind and in his heart
Come to the Calhoun CountyWersquore Proud to be a MAJOR SPONSOR
Located in the center of
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EXHIBITORSTake lots of photos of your projects and bring in your film or digital cards and make souvenier prints for you and your auction buyers Use our quality Kodak PRINT MAKERfor instant photo printing
166th FAIR in Marshall
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Fair fun begins Saturday Aug 9The 2014 Calhoun County Fair begins Saturday Aug 9 That day the Calhoun County
Yesteryears Antique Tractor Club will hold its 19th annual Antique Tractor Pull This crowd-favorite free event takes place in the grandstand For those wanting a closer look at theseantique treasures the club will have a display during the fair
Bud Moe volunteered for the 2014 Relay for Life-Calhoun County East at the fairgrounds
Fair board recognizes Bud Moe
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The Marshall Area GardenClub is partnering with theOld Maple Grove Church tohost ldquoA Wedding ToRemember Small StandardFloral Showrdquo in the churchfrom 230 to 9 pm onFriday Aug 15 and from 10am to 9 pm SaturdayAug 16 Marlene Glotfeltyis the flower show co-chairwith Shirley Clutter Theshow will be judged by twopanels of three judges
There will be 19 exhibitsat the show in both the sanc-tuary of the church and in thebasement social hallDisplays all made fromfresh or dried plant materialswill be judged in three divi-sions Division 1-Horticulture and Division II-Design and Division III-Artistic Crafts Division I Horticulture
Class 1 - AnnualsThree stems Cut speci-
mens 6-18 inches tallClass 2- Perennials and
Biennials Cut specimens 6-18 inches tall
Class 3- Collections Eachcollection must consist of aminimum of five differentcut specimens One stemexhibited in individual con-tainers Each specimen indi-vidually named Spaceallowed for collection is 30 x
24 inchesClass 4- Arboreal (narrow
leaved evergreens)Minimum of 18 inches andno more than 30 inches
Class 5- Bulbs Cormsand Tubers One stem percontainer
Class 6- Hosta FoliageOne stem per container
Division II Design Class 1 - ldquoWith These
Flowersrdquo Designerrsquos choiceof design suitable for achurch farm waterfront orwoodland wedding ceremo-ny Underlay requiredPedestal size to be deter-mined Fresh andor driedplant material Fourexhibits
Class 2- ldquoLove is in theAirrdquo A hanging design Type1 A non-kinetic design to behung A 14-inch wreath ofall fresh andor dried plantmaterial Four exhibits
Class 3 - ldquoHeavenlyFlowers At The Churchrdquo Ahanging design Type 1 Anon-kinetic design to behung at the pew end in thechurch All fresh plant mate-rial Four exhibits
Division III Artistic CraftsClass 1 - ldquoGoing to the
Chapelrdquo Bridal bouquet offresh andor dried plantmaterial to be staged in acontainer for elevation of
bouquet Four exhibitsClass 2- ldquoEverlasting
Loverdquo Wedding slipper dec-orated with all dried plantmaterial Three exhibits
Plants on the MichiganGarden Plant List and theState Conservation List cannot be used unless grown bythe exhibitor and so noted ona 3rdquo x 5rdquo card with the exhib-it
The design classes areopen to other MichiganGarden Club members aswell as Marshall AreaGarden Club members Thehorticulture classes are opento the public
Advanced registration isrequired for all design class-es and for all collections
Judging is Friday Aug 15from 11 am to 130 pmOnly clerks and chairmen arepermitted in the show are atthis time
Vintage wedding gownsfrom the 1950s 1960s and1990s will be included in theshow as well as wedding-themed quilts
ldquoOnce you exhibit youlearn all the things you maynot have already knownabout a certain plant This isthe first time the garden clubhas held a flower show inOld Maple Grove ChurchWe were inspired to have our
show here after I saw one inan old renovated court-houserdquo said Glotfelty
For more information onthe show call 269-781-7897
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 9
Stop in and say ldquoHirdquo
See you at the
166TH CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Visit our special display for new
and used vehicles - all with
SPECTACULAR ldquoFAIRrdquo PRICING
Take a drive out to Ceresco and follow the signs forldquoTemptations II Sweet Corn Irsquoll be selling on my frontlawn and can usually deliver quantity buys STOP OUT AND Pick-up the TASTE of SUMMER
Mark Reincke 10101 13 Mile Rd781-2432
We also will be selling freshly picked corn at Oertherrsquos
Delivering Fresh Corn Dailyfrom the heart of Fredonia Township
Marshall Area Garden Club to hostflower show at Old Maple Grove Church
AT RIGHT MarshallArea Garden Club mem-ber Marlene Glotfelty leftand Old Maple GroveChurch Committee mem-ber Margaret Taylor dis-cuss the upcoming ldquoAWedding to RememberFlower Showrdquo to be held atthe church Aug 15 16
McDonaldrsquos Restaurantspresents Kidsrsquo Day 2014 onTuesday Aug 12
That day kids can enterthe WIN 985 Frog JumpingContest at 1030 pm
Other highlights of the166th Calhoun County Fair(just for kids) are
Bike Give Aways on theCommunity Stage
bullTuesday Aug 12 1 pmbullSaturday Aug 16 2 pmRegistration for the 2012
Peddle Pulls and Racesbegins at 9 am SaturdayAug 16 Race time is 10am
The 4-H barns offer aplace for kids to see closeup dairy and beef cattlesheep goats horses poultryrabbits and swine
Other exhibits includehorticulture floriculturebaked and canned goodsneedlework creative artsand antiques Judging starts
Saturday Aug 9 and runs through Saturday Aug 16
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Mud racing isdown and dirty
Mud bogging (also knownas mud racing mud runningmud drags or mudding) is aform of off-road motorsportpopular in Canada and theUnited States in which thegoal is to drive a vehiclethrough a pit of mud of a setlength
Winners are determined bythe distance traveled throughthe pit However if severalvehicles are able to travel the
entire length the time takento traverse the pit will deter-mine the winner Typicallyvehicles competing are four-wheel drives The motorsport is overseen by sanc-tioning bodies like theAmerican Mud RacingAssociation and theNational Mud RacingOrganization (NMRO) thatoversee each class developand maintain the relationship
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Chuckwagon racing is anequestrian rodeo sport inwhich drivers in a chuck-wagon led by a team of hors-es race around a track
This team event is led by adriver who commands ateam of horses pulling thechuckwagon and is support-ed by two or four outriderseach racing individual thor-oughbred horses that followthe chuckwagon Each race typically involves
three or four teams andbegins with the outridersbreaking camp by tossingtwo tent poles (with four out-riders only) and a barrel rep-resenting a camp stove intothe back of their wagonbefore climbing in them-selves and holding on fordear life as the wagon com-pletes a figure eight aroundtwo barrels before circling arace track
The first wagon to cross
the finish line typically winsalthough various time penal-ties are handed out for infrac-tions such as a barrel beingknocked over a tent pole orstove is not loaded or wagoninterference
The event has become acrowd favorite at theCalhoun County Fair Thisfree event takes place begin-ning at 10 am onWednesday Aug 13 in thegrandstand
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 13
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Chuckwagon racing ridesinto the Calhoun County Fair
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Calhoun County Fair is steeped in historyThe Calhoun County fair-
grounds located on CapitalHill is home to Michigansoldest fair and boasts the old-est fair building in the stateFloral Hall
The fairgrounds werefounded in 1848 and featuremore than 45 acres of grassyshaded grounds and pavedstreets One hundred year oldoaks beautiful landscaping a2400-seat grandstand enter-tainment center and campingfacilities help make the fair-grounds an excellent place tocelebrate Michigans oldestcounty fair and other excit-ing events
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day as oneof Michigans foremost agri-cultural attractions Between1839 and 1847 the Fair washeld in various locationsthroughout the county Butin 1848 the fairgrounds inMarshall became the perma-nent home for the CalhounCounty Fair which has beenheld here ever since
Floral Hall the oldestbuilding on the fairgroundsand the oldest fair building inthe state was constructed in1860 in the popular octagon
style of the time The wingswere added at later datesDesigned originally for thedisplay of flowers and farmproduce the building stillplays a major role at thestates oldest county fair
One becomes the ldquooldestcontinually operating fairrdquo inthe state of Michigan bydoing things people enjoyand developing an army ofsupportive and skilled volun-teers
The ldquoheartbeat of theCalhoun County Fairrdquo is itsvolunteer force The fair isan enormous undertakingwith a physical plant with 20different buildings to main-tain and upgrade and at least60 acres to landscape andmow
The fair board looks backwith pride at all the wonder-ful memories attributable tothe ldquofair historyrdquo It also rec-ognizes the enormousresponsibly it owes the com-munity as stewards of thepresent and future genera-tion of fair participants
Presently the CalhounCounty Fairgrounds propertydraws in excess of 100000visitors a year Add to thatthe vendors special events
agricultural and industrialdisplays and you get the realimpact of the association
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day asone of Michigans foremostagricultural attractions
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2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 17
The 4-H program hastouched and in many casesshaped the lives of thou-sands of Calhoun Countyresidents
4-H got its start nationallyin 1902 in Iowa and Ohioand came to Michigan - toMuskegon and Mason coun-ties - in 1908
Records indicate the first4-H director in CalhounCounty was Charles EAckley who served on atemporary basis in 1917again in 1918 and then on aregular basis from 1921-22Other early temporary direc-tors whose stints overlappedto varying degrees wereLucia Converse FrankDavis Margaret Hutty EdithGabriel and H F Herrod
William C Boman heldthe position from 1922-25E C Sackrider from 1925-28 and Ruth K Sackrider in
1929-30 Alice Osborn Bateswas director from 1931-35prior to the arrival of B EHenry in 1936
Michigans 4-H programbegan with boys corn clubsOver the next 30 years the 4-
H movement gave rise tosheep poultry canning cakebaking and livestock clubsas well These clubs wereeventually linked to theNational CooperativeExtension Service system
which was formed in 1914under the leadership of theU S Department ofAgriculture
To see 4-H in action visitthe 2014 Calhoun CountyFair
Selecting rides that arefun but not too scary ridingsafely and letting the kidsride alone or not are just afew things to think aboutwhen looking forward to the2014 Calhoun County Fair
ldquoCarnival rides inMichigan are held to thehighest safety standards tokeep riders safe while enjoy-ing the roller coasters andwater slidesrdquo saidDepartment of Licensing andRegulatory Affairs (LARA)Deputy Director ShellyEdgerton ldquoWe ask riders todo their part and rememberlsquosafety firstrsquo Read and fol-low all of the ride rules andrestrictions and use all thesafety equipment providedbecause even one injury isone too manyrdquo
Edgerton emphasized thatif your child is too youngtoo small or afraid to ridealone either skip the ridealtogether or make sure yourchild is accompanied by aresponsible adult Kidsbetween the ages of sevenand 12 account for nearly a
third of all ride accidentsParents should make suretheir kids understand saferide behavior
To reduce the chance ofinjury for all ages and stillenjoy the ride LARA offersthese tipsbullRead and obey all postedrules and restrictionsbullFollow all verbal instruc-tions given by ride operatorsor provided by recordedannouncementsbullMake sure the ride is appro-priate for the rider
bullPay attention to rideh e i g h t w e i g h t m e d i c a lrestrictions If you have anypre-existing medical condi-tions check with your doctorbefore riding thrill rides
bullSecurely latch seat beltsshoulder harness and lapbars Hold on to handrailsuse grab bars
bullKeep hands arms legsand feet inside the ride at alltimes Do not ride with handsin the air Secure loose hairclothing and belongings
bullStay in the ldquolocked andloadedrdquo position for theentire ride Never stand upon a ride
bullAdults should never seat achild on their lap unless rideoperators indicate itrsquos safe todo so
bullNever ride when exces-sively tired or while underthe influence of alcohol ordrugs
bullReport any unsafe behav-ior or conditions on a ride to
a ride supervisor or managerimmediately
bullReport injuries to a ridesupervisor They will assistthe injured and report theinjury to LARA
Contact LARA at 517-241-9202 for more informa-tion
Stay safe have funon the carnival rides
History of 4-H programs
Veteransrsquo Dayis Monday
of fair weekOn Monday Aug 11 all veterans of the United States armed
forces will be admitted to the Calhoun County Fair for freeOn behalf of many it is the fair organizersrsquo way of sayingldquothank yourdquo
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2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 19
By Kathy Fisher4-H Program Coordinator
Calhoun County
As the Calhoun CountyFair kicks off next weekhundreds of county 4-Hmembers and volunteers areheaded to the fair to show offtheir projects and skillsWhile the week is the culmi-nation of a year of hard workfor some 4-H offers manyunique opportunities notseen at fair So whetheryoursquore a young person or anadult who has time to give asa volunteer why not join theclub
A program of MichiganState University (MSU)Extension Michigan 4-H isthe largest youth develop-ment program in the stateEach year the program pro-vides more than 200000young people with opportu-nities to explore new inter-ests gain new knowledgeenhance their expertise anddiscover their passion whileteaching valuable life skillsthat prepare youth for thefuture
In Calhoun County 806youth are actively engaged in4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Though tra-ditionally seen as a programfor youth with livestocktoday 4-H has so much moreto offer As a year-roundyouth development programyouth will have the opportu-nity to be engaged in funeducational experiences thathelp them learn valuable lifeskills throughout the entireyear Opportunities for 4-Hrsquoersinclude arts and craftssewing food and nutritiongardening leadership shoot-ing sports livestock andmuch more
No matter what kidschoose all the 4-H projectshelp members learn to exem-plify the four Hrsquos headheart hands and health Theylearn to use their head tomake sound decisions setgoals and stick with them aswell as to develop practical
skills needed to lead a pro-ductive and fulfilling life
Using their heart youthlearn to act with integrity andaccountability and help oth-ers to become their best Their hands are used to putthe needs of their communitybefore their own as theyserve others and they learnabout health by developingskills and knowledge toactively take care of theirminds and bodies
With these skills there isno limit to what youth can dowith 4-H Leadership oppor-tunities within the club offerthem the chance to try outskills while mentoring ayounger member that is newto the group will allow mem-bers to become a teacherthemselves In addition tocounty programs statewide4-H programs such asExploration Days giveyouth the chance to meetother 4-Hrsquoers from aroundthe state and experience whatlife on a college campus islike
Helping to make this pos-sible for 4-Hrsquoers in our owncommunity and across thestate are caring volunteerswho give their time and tal-ents to lend a hand provideguidance and answer lifersquoslittle questions along theway In Calhoun Countymore than 300 volunteersgive their time each yearwith 176 actively involved inmentoring youth through a 4-H club Though the impactof these volunteers is greatthe need for additional 4-Hvolunteers is mounting Witha goal of reaching 20 percentof Michiganrsquos youth through4-H by the year 2020 morevolunteers will be key
If you want to make animpact on the next genera-tion becoming a CalhounCounty 4-H volunteer is oneof the best ways you can dothat You donrsquot have to be aparent or even related to a 4-Hrsquoer to get involved Anyonecan volunteer and itrsquos a greatopportunity to make yourmark on the next generation
Interested volunteers cangive their time in a variety ofways 4-H programs rangefrom animal science tocareer preparation clothingand textiles to science andtechnology or performingarts to youth entrepreneur-ship Whether yoursquove got anhour to give or want to makea year-long commitmenttherersquos a 4-H volunteeropportunity waiting for youLead a club chaperone anevent offer a skills trainingbecome a mentor teach aworkshop or whateverstrikes your interest there isno limit to the ways you canvolunteer your time
Whether you want to helpmake 4-Hersrsquo dreams cometrue as a 4-H volunteer orjoin the club yourself as a 4-H member all of these expe-riences and more can beyours just by joining
Calhoun County 4-H Learn more about how you
can get involved by visiting4hmsuemsuedu or by call-ing me at the CalhounCounty MSU Extensionoffice 269-781-0784
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In Calhoun County 806 youth are actively engaged in 4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Not only at fair time but year-round youth have opportunity toengage in fun educational experiences Pictured here are students in a past sessionof 4-H Albion Creative
Join 4-H and be mentor for tomorrowrsquos leaders
Devin Willis of Homer is one of the hundreds of 4-Hrsquoers who has participated in the annual CalhounCounty Fair Beginning Saturday Aug 9 current clubmembers and volunteers will head to the fairgrounds toshow off their projects and skills CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Neighborhood Planning Councils (NPCs) are resident-based groups that serve an important and specific purpose in our community The purpose of Neighborhood Planning Councils is to provide a forum to inform and discuss with neighborhood residents and representatives of the City staff and City Commissioners issues and concerns of that neighborhood Generally the City informs the NPC of facts and potential results of pending decisions opportunities or other changes The NPC discusses and decides what if any recommendations it would like to make or strategies they would like to develop
These meetings are all open to the public who may attend and offer suggestions about resolving certain matters of interest in the neighborhood Any person who lives or owns property in a Council area or has demonstrable or substantial interest (ie works in) within the defined boundaries of the Council area may request to be considered for membership on their NPC Board
Anyone wanting to join an NPC should give his or her name to the chairperson of the Council Attendance as a potential member is encouraged prior to recommendation by the NPC for membership His or her name is submitted to the City Commission for official appointment
Each NPC has a regularly scheduled meeting date each month Meetings are held in the evenings and run one to two hours in length Questions about Neighborhood Planning Councils meeting locations or membership may be directed to the City of Battle Creek 966-3348
NPC meeting minutes are available online at httpwwwbattlecreekmigovCity_GovernmentBoards_and_CommissionsMinutes__Agendas_and_Notices_Archiveshtm
Neighborhood Planning Council Recent DiscussionsUpcoming Events Regular Meeting DatesTimes
NPC1 ndash Post Franklin
Contact Diana QuiggEmail Dianaquiggyahoocom
Telephone 2699648728
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 4 2014
Community Action Board Room
175 Main Street
1st Thursday at 700 pm
NPC2 ndash North Central
Contact Sam GrayEmail sgray9959gmailcom
Telephone 2692090293
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 8 2014
Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
47 N Washington Avenue
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC3 ndash Central
Contact Gloria MansfieldEmail NA
Telephone 2699652050
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting
New NPC boundaries
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 14 2014
Michigan Tile amp Carpet Community Room
99 E Columbia Avenue
2nd Thursday at 700 pm
NPC4 ndash FremontMcKinleyVerona
Contact John HenninkEmail Neighborhoodpc4gmailcom
Telephone 2699863944
Vice Chair Kaytee FarisEmail kayteefarisgmailcom
Telephone 7343306236
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 20 2014
First Congregational Church - (Inside
Court Yard)
145 Capital Avenue NE
3rd Wednesday at 700 pm
NPC5 ndash Urbandale
Contact Robert WhitfieldEmail lordstrong68comcastnet
Telephone 2692459708
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 11 2014
Christ United Methodist Church
65 N Bedford Road
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC9 ndash Rural Southwest
Contact Linda MorrisEmail lindad49015yahoocom
Telephone 2699793358
bull No meeting in August (unless there is an
issue that requires a special meeting)
bull Guest Presentation Christopher Lussier
or Helen Guzzo CDBG Program
bull Mayor Dave Walters will be signing a
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2014 as ldquoKINDNESS DAYrdquo
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 9 2014
Southside Bible Church
4515 Beckley Road
2nd Tuesday at 630 pm
NPC10 ndash WestlakePrairieview
Contact Jeff KotelesEmail kotelesjmichigangov
Telephone 2699637096
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 25 2014
First Assembly of God Church
800 S 24th Street
4th Monday at 700 pm
NPC11 ndash MingesRiverside
Contact Randall ChamplinEmail Randall_Champlinsbcglobalnet
Telephone 2692747093
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting in
September New NPC boundaries
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 24 2014
Riverside Elementary School Library
650 Riverside Drive
4th Wednesday at 700 pm
Public Service Announcement Provided by Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
Neighborhood Planning Council Updates August 7 2014
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Hours Open Monday thru Friday 830 to 530Email shopperadsj-adgraphicscom bull Fax 269-968-8586
Attention Advertisers
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BaseballTryouts
8U9U10U 11U amp 12U 13U14U15U1200pm 200pm 400pm
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Tryouts 30 Min
Early to Register
Bailey Park(Convis amp Flannery Fields)
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Sunday Aug 10th
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269-209-7146
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(across from Marathon Beside Justice Fence)Call for Hours
$1000 Menrsquos amp Kids Cuts
$1500Womenrsquos Cuts
PPaaii rr AA DDiiccee MMaassssaaggee TTaannnn iinngg ampamp HHaaii rr
Welcome New HairstylistTracy Cutler
Back To SchoolSpecials
$200 - $5000I BUY ALL CARS amp TRUCKS
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Becky Darr McGriff passed onMarch 22 2014 In her honor
we are still fighting to find a curefor Cancer Help us help others
in our community Join us
Sweet Kreationsfor you
Becky Brownie BashAugust 9th bull 10am-3pm
95 W Michigan Ave
Join us for over $4000 in prizes to be raffled away -
EVERY 15 MIN A WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED
100 raffle money 30 of brownies money sold
amp t-shirt money will be donated to a non-profit
helping people in Calhoun County with
medical costs amp medication
Events Calendar September 2014
A member of Ascension Healthreg
Borgess EventsBorgess Better Breathers ClubGroup support for individuals with
respiratory issues (COPD emphysema
bronchitis) and their caregivers
Held the first Thursday of each month
Borgess Health amp Fitness Center
Thursday September 4 5 to 6 pm
Free Registration required Please call
(269) 2268135 or (800) 8288135 or
visit wellnessborgesscom to register
Bariatric Surgery Support GroupFor patients who have undergone
bariatric surgery
Borgess Health amp Fitness Center
Tuesday September 9 630 to 8 pm
Saturday September 20 9 to 1030 am
Free Call (269) 2266863 or visit
bariatricsborgesscom for more
information
Bariatric Surgery SeminarFor those considering bariatric surgery
Borgess Medical Center
Lawrence Education Center
Wednesday September 10 6 to 8 pm
Saturday September 13 10 am to Noon
Free Registration required Please
call (269) 2266863 to register or visit
bariatricsborgesscom to watch
our online bariatric seminar
WomenHeart Support GroupA support group for women with
heart disease
Borgess Medical Center
Lawrence Education Center
Thursday September 11 630 to 8 pm
Free Contact Amy at (269) 7465761 or
wh-gtrkalamazoowomenheartorg
to learn more
Alzheimerrsquos Disease Research StudyLocal doctors are currently conducting
a clinical research study to test
whether an investigational drug can
help maintain memory and day-to-day
living in people with mild Alzheimerrsquos
disease Participants must be between
the ages of 50 and 90 and have been
diagnosed with mild or probable
mild Alzheimerrsquos disease For more
information call the Borgess Research
Institute at (269) 2264803
Touchdown for DiabetesHelp diabetics without health insurance
tackle their disease for a longer life
Cole Community Solutions Inc
sponsors this fundraiser Cole Century
Buick-Cadillac-GMC will transform
its dealership into a tailgate party
for guests to socialize eat browse
silent auction items and enjoy
entertainmentmdashall in support of
diabetes patient care
Thursday October 2 630 to 930 pm
To learn more or to purchase tickets
please visit touchdowndiabetescom
For a complete list or more information about what Borgess has to offer please visit wellnessborgesscom Want the latest classes events and health screenings sent directly to your inbox You can also sign up for the Borgess Bulletin e-newsletter there as well
Borgess Health amp Fitness CenterTrsquoai ChiTrsquoai Chi is a series of movements done
in slow motion which produce a high
degree of balance flexibility relaxation
and coordination
Borgess Health amp Fitness Center
Tuesdays amp Thursdays September 4-
October 23 10 to 1055 am
$68 BHFC members $50 Registration
required To register please call
(269) 2268135 or (800) 8288135
or visit wellnessborgesscom
Tae Kwon Domdash Adult Youth amp Family Tae Kwon Do is a non-contact
organization that teaches people how
to defend themselves Students gain
confidence dexterity and coordination
For ages 8 and older
Borgess Health amp Fitness Center
Saturdays September 6-October 25
2 to 330 pm
Cost $50family $20individual
Registration required To register
call (269) 2268135 or (800) 8288135
or visit wellnessborgesscom
Outdoor Boot CampThis intense outdoor training includes
strength and cardio endurance with
calorie burning and fat loss Results will
be measured with a simplified fitness
test at the beginning and end of camp
Borgess Health amp Fitness Center
Mondays amp Wednesdays September 8-
October 29 530 to 630 pm
$60 BHFC members $23 Registration
required To register please call
(269) 2268135 or (800) 8288135
or visit wellnessborgesscom
First Aid with AdultPediatric CPR and AEDCovers core first aid CPR and AED
skills choking for adults infants
and children as well as child safety
and blood borne pathogens This is a
credentialed AHA Heartsaver course
Borgess Health amp Fitness Center
Saturday September 20
9 am to 330 pm
$65 Registration required Please call
(269) 2268135 or (800) 8288135 or
visit wellnessborgesscom to register
For a complete list and further information about classes at Borgess Health amp Fitness Center please visit fitnessborgesscom
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Bronson Orthopedic Specialists offers orthopedic and sports medicine services at three convenient locations in Battle Creek and Marshall So donrsquot let joint pain slow you down For more information or to schedule an appointment call (877) 704-3133
Bronson Orthopedic Specialists (877) 704-3133710 North Avenue ndash Battle Creek2 Heritage Oak Lane ndash Battle Creek212 Winston Drive ndash Marshall
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2014
2014-2015 District CalendarAugust 4 Life of an Athlete Meetings LMS aud
(600 pm HS athletes 730 pm MS athletes)August 12 Registration Day (K-12) 12 noon ndash 800 pmAugust 12 Picture Day (LHS and LMS during registration)August 26 5th Grade Orientation 800 am ndash 100 pm LMSAugust 27 Meet the Teacher (K-8)August 28 9th Grade Orientation 800 am ndash 1200 pm LHSSeptember 1 Labor DaySeptember 2 1st Day of SchoolSeptember 19 12 DayOctober 1 Count DayOctober 10 HomecomingOctober 17 12 DayNovember 4 No School Election DayNovember 14 12 DayNovember 20 12 DayNovember 21 12 DayNovember 26 - 28 No School Thanksgiving BreakDecember 5 12 DayDec22 ndash Jan 2No School Winter BreakFebruary 11 Count DayFebruary 13 12 DayFebruary 26 12 DayFebruary 27 12 DayMarch 20 12 DayApril 3 No SchoolApril 6 ndash 10No School Spring BreakMay 1 12 DayMay 25 No School Memorial DayJune 412 DayJune 512 Day Last Day of School
All 1frasl2 days are early release with schools dismissing according to the schedules below
School Day Start amp End TimesElementary Schools (grades K-4)Full Day ndash 840 am ndash 345 pm12 Day ndash 840 am ndash 1205 pmLakeview Middle School (grades 5-8)Full Day ndash 750 am ndash 300 pm12 Day ndash 750 am ndash 1115 amLakeview High School (grades 9-12)Full Day ndash 745 am ndash 250 pm12 Day ndash 745 am ndash 1120 pm
Welcome Back To SchoolWelcome Back To SchoolRegistration Information
Registration Day is Tuesday August 12 1200 noon ndash 800 pm All new andreturning students grades K-12 need to attend registration Please plan tostop by your childrsquos school that day to register himher for fall
New to the DistrictPlease contact the school your
child will attend and a staffmember will be happy to assistyou with the enrollmentprocess For information onelementary attendance bound-aries please contact theTransportation Office at 565-2491
KindergartenEligibility
Children who will turn 5 yearsold on or before October 12014 are eligible to attendkindergarten in the fall Pleasecontact your neighborhood ele-mentary school for enrollmentinformation
School Meal ProgramOnline Account Managementndash For information on manag-ing your childrsquos meal accountonline visit wwwlakeviewspartansorglunchlthttpwwwlakeviewspartansorglunch
Free and Reduced MealApplications
Lakeview School District par-ticipates in the NationalSchool Lunch and Breakfastprogram to provide free andreduced meals to childrenwith financial needApplication forms may besubmitted online atw w w L u n c h A p p c o mlthttpwwwlunchappcomApplications are also avail-able online at wwwlakeviewspartansorglunchlthttpwwwlakeviewspartansorglunchgtand in your childrsquos schooloffice Free and reducedmeal applications must berenewed each school year
2014-2015 School Meal Prices
Grades K-4 Grades 5-12 Breakfast $135 $135 Lunch $230 $240 Milk $045 $045 Reduced Breakfast $030 Reduced Lunch $040
TransportationTransportation representa-tives will be available at eachbuilding during registrationParents are asked to confirmwhether or not their child willneed bus transportation atthat time
Contact InformationSuperintendent Dave Peterson dpetersonlakeviewspartansorg 565-2400Transportation Angela Bishop abishoplakeviewspartansorg 565-2490Food Service Laura Reynolds LReynolds2lakeviewspartansorg 565-3757Child CareMary Dolbee mdolbeelakeviewspartansorg 565-2405High School PrincipalJeffrey Bohl jbohllakeviewspartansorg 565-3700Middle School Principal Mike Norstrom mnorstromlakeviewspartansorg 565-3900Minges Brook Elementary PrincipalLaura Williams lwilliamslakeviewspartansorg 565-4500Prairieview Elementary PrincipalDon Hoaglin dhoaglinlakeviewspartansorg 565-4600Riverside Elementary PrincipalDenise Myers dmyerslakeviewspartansorg 565-4700Westlake Elementary PrincipalCarol Disler cdislerlakeviewspartansorg 565-4900
Child CareLakeviewrsquos Child Care program offers before andafter school care for children in grades K-4Enrollment forms and fee information are availableon the district website atwwwlakeviewspartansorg lthttpwwwlakeviews-partansorggt lthttpwwwlakeviewspartansorggtlthttpwwwlakeviewspartansorggt and by con-tacting the Child Care Office at 565-2405 To ensure the best service possible advanced reg-istration is required
where are you goingInspiring amp experienced Early Learning Coordinator
Conveniently located in revitalized growing
ldquoRebuild the Dreamrdquo neighborhoods
Strong safety procedures for trusted security
Quality dedicated teachers with low turnover
Ongoing teacher training
Concentration on Early Childhood Education
Great Start Readiness Program for 4 year olds
High Scope Curriculum in preschool program
District-wide STEM focused curriculum
Science Technology Engineering amp Mathematics
Wide range of opportunities in the Arts
Individualized Student Support
Early Learning Literacy Pilot Project
Bilingual family support
For more information call (269) 660-5821
A quality k-12 education from Battle Creek Public Schools
unlocked a world of opportunity for Terry Burleson
A 2005 graduate of Battle Creek Central Terry is an
example of the many students who thrive in our
uniquely diverse learning environment that offers
more choices and more experience that lead to
educational excellence
Under the caring leadership and instruction of Battle Creek
Public Schoolrsquos dedicated staff Terry received the knowledge
and inspiration to follow his dreams His high school counselor
at BC Central saw Terryrsquos potential and encouraged him to
consider attending the University of Michigan And he did
just that with great success
After graduating from one of the top universities in the
country Terry has now returned to Battle Creek Public Schools
as a member of our outstanding staff working with students to
help them understand the importance of a college education
and how they can obtain it
At Battle Creek Public Schools our students are
going places And we help them get there
The place to be the place to stay
Where are you going
Terry Burlesonmdash
a journey of success from BCPS to Uof M and back again
Please call and schedule your FREEBack to School Vision Screening with
Dr Audrey Farnsworth on Tuesday mornings in August
battlecreekeyeclinicorg
269-968-8183
2014
5475 Beckley RdBattle Creek MI 49015Office 269-979-2950
BACK SCHOOL
MATTRESS SALE
TO
SLEEP DOCTORMATTRESSSLEEP DOCTORMATTRESS
4 YE
AR
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ldquoWe will equally match
or beat anydealrdquo
SSlleeeepp DDooccttoorrrsquorsquoss
PPRROOMMIISSEEA better nights sleepGUARANTEED
up to
THINK ABOUT IT257 of 9th and 11th
graders in Calhoun Countyreport their parents ask
whether their homework isdone
wwwmichigangovmiphy
Having ongoing conversationswith your child can help build ahealthy supportive relationship
wwwdrugfreebcorg
Tips for Talking With Your Child
Talk regularly with your child about the risks of drug and alcoholuse
State your disapproval of underage drinking and drug useInstead of a boring lecture let your child know about the healthand safety risks of teen drug and alcohol use
Source Parenting Practices Help reduce the chances your child will develop a drug or alcohol problem parenttoolkit wwwdrugfreeorg
341 N 20th StreetMon-Sat 6am-9pmSundays 7am-2pm
Call-in Orders Welcome
968-2231
THE ONLY MR DONrsquoS LEFT IN TOWN
No limit No coupon necessaryLimited time offer
Chili Dogsamp Hotdogs89cent
INTRODUCING FOR A LIMITED TIMEFoot Long Corn Dogs $349
In-Home Care Watchful Eyes
Home
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Specializing in AlzheimersHome assessments availableOver 35 years experienceRespite careLight housekeepingAssisted bathingGrocery pick-upMedication set-up
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Thomas J Unger ACSWPatricia D Slayton RN MSN
269-883-6002bull Aide and Companion Servicebull Housekeepingbull Medication Set-Up Supervisionbull Transportationbull Nursing Services
All Employees Screened and Bonded
Call 269-883-6002Taking Applications for
Qualified Individuals
Apply onlinehttpshctclearcareonlinecomapply5350 Beckley Rd Suite D
Battle Creek MI 49015(Side door of Southern Michigan Bank amp Trust)
Care Givers Needed in Barry CountyAlbion Marshall Coldwater amp
Homer Areas
Market USAMain Street
Special section provided by these two local publications
Agriculture was foremostin the minds of Calhoun
Countyrsquos settlershence the beginnings of regional fairs
which have been held forover a century and a half
The first fairs were held invarious locations in the cityuntil 1848 when theCalhoun CountyAgricultural Society reor-ganized the event and heldthe new 1849 gathering onCapital Hill (now known asthe fairgrounds) and made ita yearly event
Everyone loved the FairWheel of Fortune sideshows prize exhibits pro-duce livestock horse rac-
ing games and much moreIt became one of the mainsocial gatherings of theyear It was often the onlytime people in the morerural areas got a chance tosee old friends Balloonascensions daredevil actsall became a part of ldquoTheFairrdquo
Marshall High Schoolrsquosfirst football game wasplayed at the fairgrounds in1894 the schoolsrsquo inexperi-
enced team was defeated byOlivet College 60-0
Throughout the 1950s andthe 60s the fair grew andprospered The gradualaddition of new and biggermechanical rides demoli-tion derbies big name enter-tainers and ldquoGirlie Showsrdquoadded to the alreadyimmense entertainment ofthe countyrsquos masses Thingswere good and memorieswere made
Page 2 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Bosserd Family FarmOpen Daily 9-6Gift Certificates
Fountain in Marshall
Verona Rd
Michigan Ave
15 Mile Rd
O
1-12 miles west of Marshall
(EBT orBridgeCards
Accepted)
14721 VERONA RD MARSHALL MI269-781-4905
1-12 miles west of Marshall bull Hours 9am - 6pm Daily
wwwbosserdfamilyfarmcomPLEASE CHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOK
FOR UPDATES amp SPECIALS
SweetCorn
Peppers and Green BeansCucumbers bull Zucchini
Onions bull Potatoes and TomatoesSALES IN GREENHOUSE ON ALL PLANTS
STEAKS ROASTS AND BURGER FOR THE GRILL
Belcher-McPherson Auction Company
URGES YOU to SUPPORTthe Annual 4-H AUCTIONSWednesday Evening and Friday Afternoon
Wersquore proud to be part of these events and ask youto show your appreciation for these fine young
people by offering a winning bid at the auction sales
Congratulations to the Calhoun County Fairon the 166th year of this annual event
Located at1106 S KalamazooMarshall MI 49068
269-781-7100
Celebrate year 166 at the Calhoun County Fair
New to Calhoun County this year is TJ Schmidt amp Company a family owned and operat-ed Michigan-based carnival Schmidt has an established reputation for providing superiorquality shows rides games specialty foods and customer amenities Trained staff and man-agement team members will be on site to help you and your family have a fun (and safe) time
More about the Midway
Small Animal Auction is Wednesday
The 2014 Calhoun County fair celebrates 166 years of exhibiting the pride and tal-ents of county residents of all ages
Chief Phineas Pamptopee and Mackey Shogequett of the Calhoun CountyPotawatomi Tribe at the Calhoun County Fair in 1908
The 2014 Small Animal Auction is scheduled for Wednesday Aug 13 6 pm Order of saleis rabbits dairy starter calves goats poultry 4-H members count on individuals and busi-nesses to make the event a success As with Fridayrsquos Large Animal Auction the event willtake place in the covered arena
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 3
This 2014 Special Section promoting
the 166th Calhoun County Fair is
provided by these two LOCAL
J-Ad Graphics publications
The advertising in this section makes it possible to share the information about this annual event Show your
appreciation by visiting these sponsoring businesses in the coming year
bullThe Calhoun County Fair celebrates the talents and
achievement of LOCAL PEOPLE and deserves your attendance and applause
On Friday Aug 15 the2014 Calhoun County Fairwill host one of its premiereevents the Large AnimalAuction As in years pastFridays sale will see the par-ticipation of hundreds of buy-ers viewers 4-H membersand livestock exhibitors
Held in the covered arenaorder of sale is beef swinesheep
Large animal auction beginsat 11 am Friday Aug 15
In mid-August CalhounCounty is treated to its annu-al fair For 166 years 4-Hmembers carousel ridersand area neighbors haveturned the fairgrounds into acolorful magical place
Kicking-off the yearly cel-ebration is the CalhounCounty Fair King and QueenContest The fun begins at 1pm Sunday Aug 10 in thegrandstand
The 2013 Fair King and Queen and court Who will be crowned this year
Calhoun CountyFair begins withselection of royalty
SJO motocross comes to the grandstand on Thursday Aug14 at 6 pm Spectators can enjoy motorcycles racing overmounds of dirt providing all the actionthe thrills and spillsof racing
Itrsquos a bird --itrsquos a plane --
itrsquos motocross
Hoffman Ag Service LTD
ldquoService is our businessrdquo21521 E Michigan Ave Marshall MI
269-781-2245 269-781-4352 or 888-289-5676
bull Fertilizer amp Chemicals bull Pioneer Seedsbull Buying amp Trucking Grain
Come out andsupport our 4-H
youth byattending thelarge amp small
animalauctions at thehellip
BUYING AND SELLING GRAIN
CalhounCounty FAIRAugust 10th-16th
We appreciate your businessduring the road construction
The roar of mightyengines thundering hoovesthe shiny Midway and the
sounds of entertainmentcoming from various stageson the grounds are all part of
the fun of the fair Fairgoerslove their annual departurefrom the daily routine andfeel deprived if any of thesethings are missing
Giving all of this meaninghowever are the hundreds of4-H club members for whomthe annual county fair repre-sents the accomplishment ofclearly defined goalsworked toward over many
months During Fair Week 2014
as you watch the 4-Hers atthe fair you will see a spe-cial maturity on their facesone that reflects their know-ing theyrsquove done their best
4-H Creed
I pledge
My Head to clearer thinkingMy Heart to greater loyaltyMy Hands to larger service andMy Health to better livingFor my club my communitymy country and my world
4-H is at the Heart of the fairPage 4 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Marshall bull 227 W Michigan Ave (269) 781-2348Battle Creek bull 512 Riverside Dr (269) 968-6811Battle Creek bull 146 North Ave (269) 964-4674
Family owned and operated in Marshall and Battle Creek for over 19 years
Heritage Cleaners sends special wishes for a fun andsuccessful fair week to
Ava KarabaErica KarabaGavin KarabaandTaylor Karaba
JILL BURGETTCNHP LPN
269-968-43188090 CALVIN RD BATTLE CREEK MI 49017
10 OFF NEW CUSTOMERS
Certified Natural Health Professionals
Rosemary Davis REALTORSreg
210 West Michigan AvenueMarshall MI 49068
Accredited Staging Professional Realtor(269) 781-9847 Office x131(269) 274-2574 Mobile(800) 491-3005 Toll Free(269) 781-8114 FaxE-mail nancystulberggmailcomWebsite www4homeseekerscom
NANCY STULBERGtrade
ASP REALTORreg
Congratulations to the Fair and4-H Kids for 166 Years
LAUTENSLAGER-LIPSEY INCAmana Whirlpool Maytag
303 E Michigan AveMarshall MI 49068Ph 269-781-3612
wwwlautenslagerlipseycom
Hopes the 166th Calhoun CountyFair is a Great Success
400 S SuperiorAlbion MI 49224Ph 517-629-2221
Where Quality amp Service Still Count
138 W Michigan Ave bull Marshall MIPhone 269-781-3491
Good Luck4-H Exhibitors
Hermanrsquos MarshallHARDWARE and ANNEX
Serving Marshall since 1971
NEED TO SELL SOMETHINGCall 269-965-3955 to place your ad in the Battle Creek Shopper News
or 269-781-5444 for an ad in the Marshall ChronicleAd-Visor
Marshallrsquos Hometown Complete Automotive Service amp Repair Shop
269-781-9030220 WEST MICHIGANMARSHALL MI
Good Luckhellip4Hers at the
164th Calhoun County Fair
AUTOMOTIVEndash CENTER INC ndash
WE DO IT ALLhellipFrom
Oil Changes to Engines
166th
Mon-Thur 730am - 8pm bull Fri 730am - 530pm bull Sat 8am - 2pm
Marshall Feed amp Grain450 South Eagle St MarshallPhone 269-781-4828
HOURS Mon - Fri 8 am - 5 pm Sat 8 - Noon
WE MIX FEED TO YOUR
SPECIFICATIONS
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Each year hundreds ofsubmissions from non-live-stock 4-H clubs aroundCalhoun County are judgedand displayed during theannual county fair
4-H club members workall year learning how to cre-ate projects to submit to thefair - photography horticul-ture sewing knitting foodpreparation - visitors neverknow what theyrsquoll see duringFair Week
Before the fair beginsyouth turn in entry forms tothe fair staff who then trans-mits this information to the
4-H Extension Service whichproduces guidelines for thejudges The Extension officelines up the judges with helpfrom the various 4-H clubsuperintendents
On the first Saturday of thefair all the projects are linedup on tables in the coveredarena where they are judgedEach entry is accompaniedby a records notebook eachmember is required to submitwhich includes a marketingplan for the item
Before judging volunteerswork in the Boys amp GirlsBuilding to measure out the
space for their clubsrsquo boothand prepared the area toreceive the membersrsquo proj-ects
After judging each clubtakes its projects to the Boysamp Girls Building and sets upits booth The booth is thenjudged based on a 4-H clubrsquoschosen theme and skill ofexecution
Projects are on displayduring Fair Week to thedelight of parents grandpar-ents and friends of clubmembers
Lena Yaudes Boys amp GirlsBuilding filled with 4-H projects
4-H display booths in the Boys amp Girls Building are judged for originality and design
The Show of Championsbegins at noon the lastSaturday of fair Aug 16 inthe covered arena 2014 4-Hwinners will show rabbitspoultry cavy horses swinedairy starter calves beefgoats dogs and sheep
Championsto showtheir work
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 5
There are three storiesabout where the first demoli-tion derby was held IslipRaceway (Long Island NewYork) Hales CornerRaceway (Hales CornerWisconsin) and an unnamedtown in Ohio
The first story is that in1958 Larry Mendelsohn a28-year stock car drivernoticed that the most cheer-ing and excitement fromcrowds happened when carscrashed Using this informa-tion held the first demoli-tion derby a few years later atIslip Raceway
The New Jersey track con-tinued to hold demos andbeginning in 1962 was fea-tured on ABCs Wide Worldof Sports almost weekly untilthe mid-lsquo70s Within a fewyears the craze swept thecountry becoming a stapleof nearly every county fair
Another story is that HalesCorner Raceway had demosyears prior to IslipAccording to legend CrazyJim Groh of Milwaukeehad a few too many cars onhis dealership lot So he got afew people to drive them as apromotion Many localsclaim that they had demos inthe lsquo50s but actual proof hasnot been found
The only evidence trackeddown would be back-to-backstories on Happy Days tele-vision episodes 64 65 66These episodes Fonzieloves Pinkie Part 1 2 3show demolition derbies inMilwaukee
The last account is that an
unnamed town in Ohio was ascene of road rage gone wildin the mid-rsquo50s Two carscollided at a busy intersec-tion and both continued tobattle it out drawing a hugecrowd to the scene Thisstory however fails to evenname a town or date andonly gets some credibility
because Ohio is a Mecca fordemolition derbies
All of these stories proba-bly fall in the urban mythcategory There were surelyother demos held around thecountry during the same timeperiod but were not officiallyrecognized(Source Schutte Racing Team)
Endro car racing returns to the Calhoun County Fairgrounds on Wednesday Aug13 The race begins at 7 pm in the grandstand
Page 6 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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The history of the demo derby
Demolition Derby isan Aug 16 highlight
Twisted metal smoke anddestruction are coming to theCalhoun County Fair whenthe Aug 16 DemolitionDerby rolls into town Thisis your best chance to safelywitness the organized chaosof multiple car crashes
With strict rules and regu-lations in place the exhila-rating pandemonium of thederby is very safe for thedrivers making it one of themost unique spectacles inmotorsports
While rules vary from
event to event the typicaldemolition derby consists offive or more drivers compet-ing by deliberately rammingtheir vehicles into one anoth-er The last driver whosevehicle is still operational isthe winner
Enduro cars race to thefairgrounds for second year
Enduro car racing is aninexpensive type of automo-bile racing that takes itsname from endurance rac-ing since it consists of hun-dreds of laps around a desig-nated track
Enduro racing involvesstock-based cars that havehad their interior and side orrear windows removed butare mostly stock mechanical-ly A driver is disqualified ifthe post-race inspection findsthat hisher auto has hadmajor racing enhancements
This type of race is often
divided into two classes big-car and small-car Big-carraces feature full-size carswith larger 6- and 8-cylinderengines while small-carraces feature mid-size to sub-compact 4-cylinder makesand models
The races which are oftenlong ones usually occur atthe amateur level The carsoften take up most of thewidth of the track as theybegin from a standing start Itis common for races to behundreds of laps or morethan 50 miles long
Races rarely are canceledbecause of bad weather Therace is not stopped except foran emergency or if the trackis completely blocked When an auto breaks downthe race is temporarily haltedto move the driver to safetyThe car is left in its positionon the racing surface and itbecomes an obstacle aroundwhich the remaining driversmust maneuver Often thefastest car is not the winnerrather longevity is the key towinning
The bouncing of cars off one another was very popular in the 1950s and remainsso to this day -- especially during Fair Week This yearrsquos event begins at 630 pmSaturday Aug 16
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Peddle Pulls and Racestake place on Saturday Aug16 on the Houston SchoolActivity Pad Registrationbegins at 9 am the check-ered flag drops at 10 am
Peddle yourway to fair funon Aug 16
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 7
The Old Maple GroveChurch located on theCalhoun County Fairgroundswill be filled with music dur-ing Fair Week 2014Originally located in EckfordTownship where it was builtbetween April 1900 andMarch 1901 the buildingwas abandoned and in disre-pair after a new church wasbuilt on the same property inthe early 1980s
By the summer of 2006the original structure wasscheduled for demolition tomake way for a parking lotIn February of that year thecongregation donated theoriginal structure to theCalhoun County Agriculturaland Industrial Society onbehalf of the Old MapleGrove Church PreservationCommittee The purpose ofthe committee was to save
the building and relocate it tothe Calhoun CountyFairgrounds
Hours of fundraisers anddonated labor and supplieshave resulted in a successful-ly preserved church hasadded an additional venuefor events at the fairgroundincluded non-denominalchurch services weddingsan annual Christmas pro-gram and events during FairWeek
The church will be open dur-ing fair week
The schedule isSunday Aug 10 Church service hosted by
the Maple Grove Church630 pm
Monday Aug 11To Be Announced
Tuesday Aug 12Dennis Wintersteen and
the Wayward Wind Band630 pm
Wednesday Aug 13St Joe River Boys
630 pmThursday Aug 14Fredonia Holiness Church
singers with Doug DamonFriday Aug 15Marshall Area Garden
Club Small Standard FlowerShow ldquoA Wedding toRememberrdquo 230- 9 pm
Saturday Aug 16Flower show continues
from 10 am to 9 pm
Congratulations to the 165th
Calhoun County
Fair
Congratulations to the 166th
Calhoun County
Fair
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Old Maple Grove Church will be open during the 2014 Calhoun County Fair
Old Maple Grove Church to befilled with music during Fair Week
Paradekicks-off
166th fairAfter a year of preparation
by youth and adults alike the166th Calhoun County Fairgets underway at noon onSunday Aug 10 with theannual parade Antique carswill take the track along withantique tractors Some partic-ipants will ride horses otherswill have their steeds pull awagon or a cart
Prior to the paradersquos step-ping-off members ofAmerican Legion Post 79will post the colors
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Page 8 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
The Calhoun County FairBoard recently presented the2014 Volunteer of the YearAward to Bud Moe Bud hasbeen a participant volunteerand supporter of the CalhounCounty Fair for approxi-mately 40 years In 2004 hewas named a lifetime CCAISmember Bud volunteers numeroushours not only during fairweek but also lends a helpinghand throughout the year toensure that any event occur-ring on the fairgrounds runssmoothly
In his early years of volun-teering for the fair Budowned his towing serviceBudrsquos Wrecker ServiceDuring that time Bud madesure his wreckers and crewswere on site for the demoli-tion derby to tow the dis-abled cars off the track Healso would bring in wreckedcars for stunt car acts
Now during Fair WeekBud uses golf carts to helpmobility-impaired patronsget where they need to goWhen not transporting fairvisitors he can be founddelivering supplies to vari-ous vendors
For many years Budserved as a trustee on theCalhoun County Fair Board
On a tractor (Relay forLife tram driver) on a golf-cart (fair time) or on thestreet Bud Moe has the
Calhoun County Fairgrounds on his mind and in his heart
Come to the Calhoun CountyWersquore Proud to be a MAJOR SPONSOR
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Fair fun begins Saturday Aug 9The 2014 Calhoun County Fair begins Saturday Aug 9 That day the Calhoun County
Yesteryears Antique Tractor Club will hold its 19th annual Antique Tractor Pull This crowd-favorite free event takes place in the grandstand For those wanting a closer look at theseantique treasures the club will have a display during the fair
Bud Moe volunteered for the 2014 Relay for Life-Calhoun County East at the fairgrounds
Fair board recognizes Bud Moe
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The Marshall Area GardenClub is partnering with theOld Maple Grove Church tohost ldquoA Wedding ToRemember Small StandardFloral Showrdquo in the churchfrom 230 to 9 pm onFriday Aug 15 and from 10am to 9 pm SaturdayAug 16 Marlene Glotfeltyis the flower show co-chairwith Shirley Clutter Theshow will be judged by twopanels of three judges
There will be 19 exhibitsat the show in both the sanc-tuary of the church and in thebasement social hallDisplays all made fromfresh or dried plant materialswill be judged in three divi-sions Division 1-Horticulture and Division II-Design and Division III-Artistic Crafts Division I Horticulture
Class 1 - AnnualsThree stems Cut speci-
mens 6-18 inches tallClass 2- Perennials and
Biennials Cut specimens 6-18 inches tall
Class 3- Collections Eachcollection must consist of aminimum of five differentcut specimens One stemexhibited in individual con-tainers Each specimen indi-vidually named Spaceallowed for collection is 30 x
24 inchesClass 4- Arboreal (narrow
leaved evergreens)Minimum of 18 inches andno more than 30 inches
Class 5- Bulbs Cormsand Tubers One stem percontainer
Class 6- Hosta FoliageOne stem per container
Division II Design Class 1 - ldquoWith These
Flowersrdquo Designerrsquos choiceof design suitable for achurch farm waterfront orwoodland wedding ceremo-ny Underlay requiredPedestal size to be deter-mined Fresh andor driedplant material Fourexhibits
Class 2- ldquoLove is in theAirrdquo A hanging design Type1 A non-kinetic design to behung A 14-inch wreath ofall fresh andor dried plantmaterial Four exhibits
Class 3 - ldquoHeavenlyFlowers At The Churchrdquo Ahanging design Type 1 Anon-kinetic design to behung at the pew end in thechurch All fresh plant mate-rial Four exhibits
Division III Artistic CraftsClass 1 - ldquoGoing to the
Chapelrdquo Bridal bouquet offresh andor dried plantmaterial to be staged in acontainer for elevation of
bouquet Four exhibitsClass 2- ldquoEverlasting
Loverdquo Wedding slipper dec-orated with all dried plantmaterial Three exhibits
Plants on the MichiganGarden Plant List and theState Conservation List cannot be used unless grown bythe exhibitor and so noted ona 3rdquo x 5rdquo card with the exhib-it
The design classes areopen to other MichiganGarden Club members aswell as Marshall AreaGarden Club members Thehorticulture classes are opento the public
Advanced registration isrequired for all design class-es and for all collections
Judging is Friday Aug 15from 11 am to 130 pmOnly clerks and chairmen arepermitted in the show are atthis time
Vintage wedding gownsfrom the 1950s 1960s and1990s will be included in theshow as well as wedding-themed quilts
ldquoOnce you exhibit youlearn all the things you maynot have already knownabout a certain plant This isthe first time the garden clubhas held a flower show inOld Maple Grove ChurchWe were inspired to have our
show here after I saw one inan old renovated court-houserdquo said Glotfelty
For more information onthe show call 269-781-7897
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 9
Stop in and say ldquoHirdquo
See you at the
166TH CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Visit our special display for new
and used vehicles - all with
SPECTACULAR ldquoFAIRrdquo PRICING
Take a drive out to Ceresco and follow the signs forldquoTemptations II Sweet Corn Irsquoll be selling on my frontlawn and can usually deliver quantity buys STOP OUT AND Pick-up the TASTE of SUMMER
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We also will be selling freshly picked corn at Oertherrsquos
Delivering Fresh Corn Dailyfrom the heart of Fredonia Township
Marshall Area Garden Club to hostflower show at Old Maple Grove Church
AT RIGHT MarshallArea Garden Club mem-ber Marlene Glotfelty leftand Old Maple GroveChurch Committee mem-ber Margaret Taylor dis-cuss the upcoming ldquoAWedding to RememberFlower Showrdquo to be held atthe church Aug 15 16
McDonaldrsquos Restaurantspresents Kidsrsquo Day 2014 onTuesday Aug 12
That day kids can enterthe WIN 985 Frog JumpingContest at 1030 pm
Other highlights of the166th Calhoun County Fair(just for kids) are
Bike Give Aways on theCommunity Stage
bullTuesday Aug 12 1 pmbullSaturday Aug 16 2 pmRegistration for the 2012
Peddle Pulls and Racesbegins at 9 am SaturdayAug 16 Race time is 10am
The 4-H barns offer aplace for kids to see closeup dairy and beef cattlesheep goats horses poultryrabbits and swine
Other exhibits includehorticulture floriculturebaked and canned goodsneedlework creative artsand antiques Judging starts
Saturday Aug 9 and runs through Saturday Aug 16
Page 12 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Mud racing isdown and dirty
Mud bogging (also knownas mud racing mud runningmud drags or mudding) is aform of off-road motorsportpopular in Canada and theUnited States in which thegoal is to drive a vehiclethrough a pit of mud of a setlength
Winners are determined bythe distance traveled throughthe pit However if severalvehicles are able to travel the
entire length the time takento traverse the pit will deter-mine the winner Typicallyvehicles competing are four-wheel drives The motorsport is overseen by sanc-tioning bodies like theAmerican Mud RacingAssociation and theNational Mud RacingOrganization (NMRO) thatoversee each class developand maintain the relationship
The West Michigan Mud Runs begin at 630 pm Friday Aug 15 in the grandstand
with track owners to providea racer and fan-friendly facil-
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the sport
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Chuckwagon racing is anequestrian rodeo sport inwhich drivers in a chuck-wagon led by a team of hors-es race around a track
This team event is led by adriver who commands ateam of horses pulling thechuckwagon and is support-ed by two or four outriderseach racing individual thor-oughbred horses that followthe chuckwagon Each race typically involves
three or four teams andbegins with the outridersbreaking camp by tossingtwo tent poles (with four out-riders only) and a barrel rep-resenting a camp stove intothe back of their wagonbefore climbing in them-selves and holding on fordear life as the wagon com-pletes a figure eight aroundtwo barrels before circling arace track
The first wagon to cross
the finish line typically winsalthough various time penal-ties are handed out for infrac-tions such as a barrel beingknocked over a tent pole orstove is not loaded or wagoninterference
The event has become acrowd favorite at theCalhoun County Fair Thisfree event takes place begin-ning at 10 am onWednesday Aug 13 in thegrandstand
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 13
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Chuckwagon racing ridesinto the Calhoun County Fair
Page 16 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Calhoun County Fair is steeped in historyThe Calhoun County fair-
grounds located on CapitalHill is home to Michigansoldest fair and boasts the old-est fair building in the stateFloral Hall
The fairgrounds werefounded in 1848 and featuremore than 45 acres of grassyshaded grounds and pavedstreets One hundred year oldoaks beautiful landscaping a2400-seat grandstand enter-tainment center and campingfacilities help make the fair-grounds an excellent place tocelebrate Michigans oldestcounty fair and other excit-ing events
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day as oneof Michigans foremost agri-cultural attractions Between1839 and 1847 the Fair washeld in various locationsthroughout the county Butin 1848 the fairgrounds inMarshall became the perma-nent home for the CalhounCounty Fair which has beenheld here ever since
Floral Hall the oldestbuilding on the fairgroundsand the oldest fair building inthe state was constructed in1860 in the popular octagon
style of the time The wingswere added at later datesDesigned originally for thedisplay of flowers and farmproduce the building stillplays a major role at thestates oldest county fair
One becomes the ldquooldestcontinually operating fairrdquo inthe state of Michigan bydoing things people enjoyand developing an army ofsupportive and skilled volun-teers
The ldquoheartbeat of theCalhoun County Fairrdquo is itsvolunteer force The fair isan enormous undertakingwith a physical plant with 20different buildings to main-tain and upgrade and at least60 acres to landscape andmow
The fair board looks backwith pride at all the wonder-ful memories attributable tothe ldquofair historyrdquo It also rec-ognizes the enormousresponsibly it owes the com-munity as stewards of thepresent and future genera-tion of fair participants
Presently the CalhounCounty Fairgrounds propertydraws in excess of 100000visitors a year Add to thatthe vendors special events
agricultural and industrialdisplays and you get the realimpact of the association
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day asone of Michigans foremostagricultural attractions
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Michiganrsquos oldest fair building Floral Hall was built in 1861 for the sum of $590 Itfeatures an unusual design consisting of an octagon center rotunda with four rectan-gular wings branching out in each direction
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 17
The 4-H program hastouched and in many casesshaped the lives of thou-sands of Calhoun Countyresidents
4-H got its start nationallyin 1902 in Iowa and Ohioand came to Michigan - toMuskegon and Mason coun-ties - in 1908
Records indicate the first4-H director in CalhounCounty was Charles EAckley who served on atemporary basis in 1917again in 1918 and then on aregular basis from 1921-22Other early temporary direc-tors whose stints overlappedto varying degrees wereLucia Converse FrankDavis Margaret Hutty EdithGabriel and H F Herrod
William C Boman heldthe position from 1922-25E C Sackrider from 1925-28 and Ruth K Sackrider in
1929-30 Alice Osborn Bateswas director from 1931-35prior to the arrival of B EHenry in 1936
Michigans 4-H programbegan with boys corn clubsOver the next 30 years the 4-
H movement gave rise tosheep poultry canning cakebaking and livestock clubsas well These clubs wereeventually linked to theNational CooperativeExtension Service system
which was formed in 1914under the leadership of theU S Department ofAgriculture
To see 4-H in action visitthe 2014 Calhoun CountyFair
Selecting rides that arefun but not too scary ridingsafely and letting the kidsride alone or not are just afew things to think aboutwhen looking forward to the2014 Calhoun County Fair
ldquoCarnival rides inMichigan are held to thehighest safety standards tokeep riders safe while enjoy-ing the roller coasters andwater slidesrdquo saidDepartment of Licensing andRegulatory Affairs (LARA)Deputy Director ShellyEdgerton ldquoWe ask riders todo their part and rememberlsquosafety firstrsquo Read and fol-low all of the ride rules andrestrictions and use all thesafety equipment providedbecause even one injury isone too manyrdquo
Edgerton emphasized thatif your child is too youngtoo small or afraid to ridealone either skip the ridealtogether or make sure yourchild is accompanied by aresponsible adult Kidsbetween the ages of sevenand 12 account for nearly a
third of all ride accidentsParents should make suretheir kids understand saferide behavior
To reduce the chance ofinjury for all ages and stillenjoy the ride LARA offersthese tipsbullRead and obey all postedrules and restrictionsbullFollow all verbal instruc-tions given by ride operatorsor provided by recordedannouncementsbullMake sure the ride is appro-priate for the rider
bullPay attention to rideh e i g h t w e i g h t m e d i c a lrestrictions If you have anypre-existing medical condi-tions check with your doctorbefore riding thrill rides
bullSecurely latch seat beltsshoulder harness and lapbars Hold on to handrailsuse grab bars
bullKeep hands arms legsand feet inside the ride at alltimes Do not ride with handsin the air Secure loose hairclothing and belongings
bullStay in the ldquolocked andloadedrdquo position for theentire ride Never stand upon a ride
bullAdults should never seat achild on their lap unless rideoperators indicate itrsquos safe todo so
bullNever ride when exces-sively tired or while underthe influence of alcohol ordrugs
bullReport any unsafe behav-ior or conditions on a ride to
a ride supervisor or managerimmediately
bullReport injuries to a ridesupervisor They will assistthe injured and report theinjury to LARA
Contact LARA at 517-241-9202 for more informa-tion
Stay safe have funon the carnival rides
History of 4-H programs
Veteransrsquo Dayis Monday
of fair weekOn Monday Aug 11 all veterans of the United States armed
forces will be admitted to the Calhoun County Fair for freeOn behalf of many it is the fair organizersrsquo way of sayingldquothank yourdquo
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2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 19
By Kathy Fisher4-H Program Coordinator
Calhoun County
As the Calhoun CountyFair kicks off next weekhundreds of county 4-Hmembers and volunteers areheaded to the fair to show offtheir projects and skillsWhile the week is the culmi-nation of a year of hard workfor some 4-H offers manyunique opportunities notseen at fair So whetheryoursquore a young person or anadult who has time to give asa volunteer why not join theclub
A program of MichiganState University (MSU)Extension Michigan 4-H isthe largest youth develop-ment program in the stateEach year the program pro-vides more than 200000young people with opportu-nities to explore new inter-ests gain new knowledgeenhance their expertise anddiscover their passion whileteaching valuable life skillsthat prepare youth for thefuture
In Calhoun County 806youth are actively engaged in4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Though tra-ditionally seen as a programfor youth with livestocktoday 4-H has so much moreto offer As a year-roundyouth development programyouth will have the opportu-nity to be engaged in funeducational experiences thathelp them learn valuable lifeskills throughout the entireyear Opportunities for 4-Hrsquoersinclude arts and craftssewing food and nutritiongardening leadership shoot-ing sports livestock andmuch more
No matter what kidschoose all the 4-H projectshelp members learn to exem-plify the four Hrsquos headheart hands and health Theylearn to use their head tomake sound decisions setgoals and stick with them aswell as to develop practical
skills needed to lead a pro-ductive and fulfilling life
Using their heart youthlearn to act with integrity andaccountability and help oth-ers to become their best Their hands are used to putthe needs of their communitybefore their own as theyserve others and they learnabout health by developingskills and knowledge toactively take care of theirminds and bodies
With these skills there isno limit to what youth can dowith 4-H Leadership oppor-tunities within the club offerthem the chance to try outskills while mentoring ayounger member that is newto the group will allow mem-bers to become a teacherthemselves In addition tocounty programs statewide4-H programs such asExploration Days giveyouth the chance to meetother 4-Hrsquoers from aroundthe state and experience whatlife on a college campus islike
Helping to make this pos-sible for 4-Hrsquoers in our owncommunity and across thestate are caring volunteerswho give their time and tal-ents to lend a hand provideguidance and answer lifersquoslittle questions along theway In Calhoun Countymore than 300 volunteersgive their time each yearwith 176 actively involved inmentoring youth through a 4-H club Though the impactof these volunteers is greatthe need for additional 4-Hvolunteers is mounting Witha goal of reaching 20 percentof Michiganrsquos youth through4-H by the year 2020 morevolunteers will be key
If you want to make animpact on the next genera-tion becoming a CalhounCounty 4-H volunteer is oneof the best ways you can dothat You donrsquot have to be aparent or even related to a 4-Hrsquoer to get involved Anyonecan volunteer and itrsquos a greatopportunity to make yourmark on the next generation
Interested volunteers cangive their time in a variety ofways 4-H programs rangefrom animal science tocareer preparation clothingand textiles to science andtechnology or performingarts to youth entrepreneur-ship Whether yoursquove got anhour to give or want to makea year-long commitmenttherersquos a 4-H volunteeropportunity waiting for youLead a club chaperone anevent offer a skills trainingbecome a mentor teach aworkshop or whateverstrikes your interest there isno limit to the ways you canvolunteer your time
Whether you want to helpmake 4-Hersrsquo dreams cometrue as a 4-H volunteer orjoin the club yourself as a 4-H member all of these expe-riences and more can beyours just by joining
Calhoun County 4-H Learn more about how you
can get involved by visiting4hmsuemsuedu or by call-ing me at the CalhounCounty MSU Extensionoffice 269-781-0784
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In Calhoun County 806 youth are actively engaged in 4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Not only at fair time but year-round youth have opportunity toengage in fun educational experiences Pictured here are students in a past sessionof 4-H Albion Creative
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Devin Willis of Homer is one of the hundreds of 4-Hrsquoers who has participated in the annual CalhounCounty Fair Beginning Saturday Aug 9 current clubmembers and volunteers will head to the fairgrounds toshow off their projects and skills CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Neighborhood Planning Councils (NPCs) are resident-based groups that serve an important and specific purpose in our community The purpose of Neighborhood Planning Councils is to provide a forum to inform and discuss with neighborhood residents and representatives of the City staff and City Commissioners issues and concerns of that neighborhood Generally the City informs the NPC of facts and potential results of pending decisions opportunities or other changes The NPC discusses and decides what if any recommendations it would like to make or strategies they would like to develop
These meetings are all open to the public who may attend and offer suggestions about resolving certain matters of interest in the neighborhood Any person who lives or owns property in a Council area or has demonstrable or substantial interest (ie works in) within the defined boundaries of the Council area may request to be considered for membership on their NPC Board
Anyone wanting to join an NPC should give his or her name to the chairperson of the Council Attendance as a potential member is encouraged prior to recommendation by the NPC for membership His or her name is submitted to the City Commission for official appointment
Each NPC has a regularly scheduled meeting date each month Meetings are held in the evenings and run one to two hours in length Questions about Neighborhood Planning Councils meeting locations or membership may be directed to the City of Battle Creek 966-3348
NPC meeting minutes are available online at httpwwwbattlecreekmigovCity_GovernmentBoards_and_CommissionsMinutes__Agendas_and_Notices_Archiveshtm
Neighborhood Planning Council Recent DiscussionsUpcoming Events Regular Meeting DatesTimes
NPC1 ndash Post Franklin
Contact Diana QuiggEmail Dianaquiggyahoocom
Telephone 2699648728
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 4 2014
Community Action Board Room
175 Main Street
1st Thursday at 700 pm
NPC2 ndash North Central
Contact Sam GrayEmail sgray9959gmailcom
Telephone 2692090293
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 8 2014
Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
47 N Washington Avenue
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC3 ndash Central
Contact Gloria MansfieldEmail NA
Telephone 2699652050
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting
New NPC boundaries
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 14 2014
Michigan Tile amp Carpet Community Room
99 E Columbia Avenue
2nd Thursday at 700 pm
NPC4 ndash FremontMcKinleyVerona
Contact John HenninkEmail Neighborhoodpc4gmailcom
Telephone 2699863944
Vice Chair Kaytee FarisEmail kayteefarisgmailcom
Telephone 7343306236
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 20 2014
First Congregational Church - (Inside
Court Yard)
145 Capital Avenue NE
3rd Wednesday at 700 pm
NPC5 ndash Urbandale
Contact Robert WhitfieldEmail lordstrong68comcastnet
Telephone 2692459708
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 11 2014
Christ United Methodist Church
65 N Bedford Road
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC9 ndash Rural Southwest
Contact Linda MorrisEmail lindad49015yahoocom
Telephone 2699793358
bull No meeting in August (unless there is an
issue that requires a special meeting)
bull Guest Presentation Christopher Lussier
or Helen Guzzo CDBG Program
bull Mayor Dave Walters will be signing a
Proclamation declaring September 22
2014 as ldquoKINDNESS DAYrdquo
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 9 2014
Southside Bible Church
4515 Beckley Road
2nd Tuesday at 630 pm
NPC10 ndash WestlakePrairieview
Contact Jeff KotelesEmail kotelesjmichigangov
Telephone 2699637096
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 25 2014
First Assembly of God Church
800 S 24th Street
4th Monday at 700 pm
NPC11 ndash MingesRiverside
Contact Randall ChamplinEmail Randall_Champlinsbcglobalnet
Telephone 2692747093
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting in
September New NPC boundaries
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 24 2014
Riverside Elementary School Library
650 Riverside Drive
4th Wednesday at 700 pm
Public Service Announcement Provided by Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
Neighborhood Planning Council Updates August 7 2014
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Becky Darr McGriff passed onMarch 22 2014 In her honor
we are still fighting to find a curefor Cancer Help us help others
in our community Join us
Sweet Kreationsfor you
Becky Brownie BashAugust 9th bull 10am-3pm
95 W Michigan Ave
Join us for over $4000 in prizes to be raffled away -
EVERY 15 MIN A WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED
100 raffle money 30 of brownies money sold
amp t-shirt money will be donated to a non-profit
helping people in Calhoun County with
medical costs amp medication
Events Calendar September 2014
A member of Ascension Healthreg
Borgess EventsBorgess Better Breathers ClubGroup support for individuals with
respiratory issues (COPD emphysema
bronchitis) and their caregivers
Held the first Thursday of each month
Borgess Health amp Fitness Center
Thursday September 4 5 to 6 pm
Free Registration required Please call
(269) 2268135 or (800) 8288135 or
visit wellnessborgesscom to register
Bariatric Surgery Support GroupFor patients who have undergone
bariatric surgery
Borgess Health amp Fitness Center
Tuesday September 9 630 to 8 pm
Saturday September 20 9 to 1030 am
Free Call (269) 2266863 or visit
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information
Bariatric Surgery SeminarFor those considering bariatric surgery
Borgess Medical Center
Lawrence Education Center
Wednesday September 10 6 to 8 pm
Saturday September 13 10 am to Noon
Free Registration required Please
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WomenHeart Support GroupA support group for women with
heart disease
Borgess Medical Center
Lawrence Education Center
Thursday September 11 630 to 8 pm
Free Contact Amy at (269) 7465761 or
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to learn more
Alzheimerrsquos Disease Research StudyLocal doctors are currently conducting
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living in people with mild Alzheimerrsquos
disease Participants must be between
the ages of 50 and 90 and have been
diagnosed with mild or probable
mild Alzheimerrsquos disease For more
information call the Borgess Research
Institute at (269) 2264803
Touchdown for DiabetesHelp diabetics without health insurance
tackle their disease for a longer life
Cole Community Solutions Inc
sponsors this fundraiser Cole Century
Buick-Cadillac-GMC will transform
its dealership into a tailgate party
for guests to socialize eat browse
silent auction items and enjoy
entertainmentmdashall in support of
diabetes patient care
Thursday October 2 630 to 930 pm
To learn more or to purchase tickets
please visit touchdowndiabetescom
For a complete list or more information about what Borgess has to offer please visit wellnessborgesscom Want the latest classes events and health screenings sent directly to your inbox You can also sign up for the Borgess Bulletin e-newsletter there as well
Borgess Health amp Fitness CenterTrsquoai ChiTrsquoai Chi is a series of movements done
in slow motion which produce a high
degree of balance flexibility relaxation
and coordination
Borgess Health amp Fitness Center
Tuesdays amp Thursdays September 4-
October 23 10 to 1055 am
$68 BHFC members $50 Registration
required To register please call
(269) 2268135 or (800) 8288135
or visit wellnessborgesscom
Tae Kwon Domdash Adult Youth amp Family Tae Kwon Do is a non-contact
organization that teaches people how
to defend themselves Students gain
confidence dexterity and coordination
For ages 8 and older
Borgess Health amp Fitness Center
Saturdays September 6-October 25
2 to 330 pm
Cost $50family $20individual
Registration required To register
call (269) 2268135 or (800) 8288135
or visit wellnessborgesscom
Outdoor Boot CampThis intense outdoor training includes
strength and cardio endurance with
calorie burning and fat loss Results will
be measured with a simplified fitness
test at the beginning and end of camp
Borgess Health amp Fitness Center
Mondays amp Wednesdays September 8-
October 29 530 to 630 pm
$60 BHFC members $23 Registration
required To register please call
(269) 2268135 or (800) 8288135
or visit wellnessborgesscom
First Aid with AdultPediatric CPR and AEDCovers core first aid CPR and AED
skills choking for adults infants
and children as well as child safety
and blood borne pathogens This is a
credentialed AHA Heartsaver course
Borgess Health amp Fitness Center
Saturday September 20
9 am to 330 pm
$65 Registration required Please call
(269) 2268135 or (800) 8288135 or
visit wellnessborgesscom to register
For a complete list and further information about classes at Borgess Health amp Fitness Center please visit fitnessborgesscom
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2014-2015 District CalendarAugust 4 Life of an Athlete Meetings LMS aud
(600 pm HS athletes 730 pm MS athletes)August 12 Registration Day (K-12) 12 noon ndash 800 pmAugust 12 Picture Day (LHS and LMS during registration)August 26 5th Grade Orientation 800 am ndash 100 pm LMSAugust 27 Meet the Teacher (K-8)August 28 9th Grade Orientation 800 am ndash 1200 pm LHSSeptember 1 Labor DaySeptember 2 1st Day of SchoolSeptember 19 12 DayOctober 1 Count DayOctober 10 HomecomingOctober 17 12 DayNovember 4 No School Election DayNovember 14 12 DayNovember 20 12 DayNovember 21 12 DayNovember 26 - 28 No School Thanksgiving BreakDecember 5 12 DayDec22 ndash Jan 2No School Winter BreakFebruary 11 Count DayFebruary 13 12 DayFebruary 26 12 DayFebruary 27 12 DayMarch 20 12 DayApril 3 No SchoolApril 6 ndash 10No School Spring BreakMay 1 12 DayMay 25 No School Memorial DayJune 412 DayJune 512 Day Last Day of School
All 1frasl2 days are early release with schools dismissing according to the schedules below
School Day Start amp End TimesElementary Schools (grades K-4)Full Day ndash 840 am ndash 345 pm12 Day ndash 840 am ndash 1205 pmLakeview Middle School (grades 5-8)Full Day ndash 750 am ndash 300 pm12 Day ndash 750 am ndash 1115 amLakeview High School (grades 9-12)Full Day ndash 745 am ndash 250 pm12 Day ndash 745 am ndash 1120 pm
Welcome Back To SchoolWelcome Back To SchoolRegistration Information
Registration Day is Tuesday August 12 1200 noon ndash 800 pm All new andreturning students grades K-12 need to attend registration Please plan tostop by your childrsquos school that day to register himher for fall
New to the DistrictPlease contact the school your
child will attend and a staffmember will be happy to assistyou with the enrollmentprocess For information onelementary attendance bound-aries please contact theTransportation Office at 565-2491
KindergartenEligibility
Children who will turn 5 yearsold on or before October 12014 are eligible to attendkindergarten in the fall Pleasecontact your neighborhood ele-mentary school for enrollmentinformation
School Meal ProgramOnline Account Managementndash For information on manag-ing your childrsquos meal accountonline visit wwwlakeviewspartansorglunchlthttpwwwlakeviewspartansorglunch
Free and Reduced MealApplications
Lakeview School District par-ticipates in the NationalSchool Lunch and Breakfastprogram to provide free andreduced meals to childrenwith financial needApplication forms may besubmitted online atw w w L u n c h A p p c o mlthttpwwwlunchappcomApplications are also avail-able online at wwwlakeviewspartansorglunchlthttpwwwlakeviewspartansorglunchgtand in your childrsquos schooloffice Free and reducedmeal applications must berenewed each school year
2014-2015 School Meal Prices
Grades K-4 Grades 5-12 Breakfast $135 $135 Lunch $230 $240 Milk $045 $045 Reduced Breakfast $030 Reduced Lunch $040
TransportationTransportation representa-tives will be available at eachbuilding during registrationParents are asked to confirmwhether or not their child willneed bus transportation atthat time
Contact InformationSuperintendent Dave Peterson dpetersonlakeviewspartansorg 565-2400Transportation Angela Bishop abishoplakeviewspartansorg 565-2490Food Service Laura Reynolds LReynolds2lakeviewspartansorg 565-3757Child CareMary Dolbee mdolbeelakeviewspartansorg 565-2405High School PrincipalJeffrey Bohl jbohllakeviewspartansorg 565-3700Middle School Principal Mike Norstrom mnorstromlakeviewspartansorg 565-3900Minges Brook Elementary PrincipalLaura Williams lwilliamslakeviewspartansorg 565-4500Prairieview Elementary PrincipalDon Hoaglin dhoaglinlakeviewspartansorg 565-4600Riverside Elementary PrincipalDenise Myers dmyerslakeviewspartansorg 565-4700Westlake Elementary PrincipalCarol Disler cdislerlakeviewspartansorg 565-4900
Child CareLakeviewrsquos Child Care program offers before andafter school care for children in grades K-4Enrollment forms and fee information are availableon the district website atwwwlakeviewspartansorg lthttpwwwlakeviews-partansorggt lthttpwwwlakeviewspartansorggtlthttpwwwlakeviewspartansorggt and by con-tacting the Child Care Office at 565-2405 To ensure the best service possible advanced reg-istration is required
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Where are you going
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Agriculture was foremostin the minds of Calhoun
Countyrsquos settlershence the beginnings of regional fairs
which have been held forover a century and a half
The first fairs were held invarious locations in the cityuntil 1848 when theCalhoun CountyAgricultural Society reor-ganized the event and heldthe new 1849 gathering onCapital Hill (now known asthe fairgrounds) and made ita yearly event
Everyone loved the FairWheel of Fortune sideshows prize exhibits pro-duce livestock horse rac-
ing games and much moreIt became one of the mainsocial gatherings of theyear It was often the onlytime people in the morerural areas got a chance tosee old friends Balloonascensions daredevil actsall became a part of ldquoTheFairrdquo
Marshall High Schoolrsquosfirst football game wasplayed at the fairgrounds in1894 the schoolsrsquo inexperi-
enced team was defeated byOlivet College 60-0
Throughout the 1950s andthe 60s the fair grew andprospered The gradualaddition of new and biggermechanical rides demoli-tion derbies big name enter-tainers and ldquoGirlie Showsrdquoadded to the alreadyimmense entertainment ofthe countyrsquos masses Thingswere good and memorieswere made
Page 2 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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people by offering a winning bid at the auction sales
Congratulations to the Calhoun County Fairon the 166th year of this annual event
Located at1106 S KalamazooMarshall MI 49068
269-781-7100
Celebrate year 166 at the Calhoun County Fair
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More about the Midway
Small Animal Auction is Wednesday
The 2014 Calhoun County fair celebrates 166 years of exhibiting the pride and tal-ents of county residents of all ages
Chief Phineas Pamptopee and Mackey Shogequett of the Calhoun CountyPotawatomi Tribe at the Calhoun County Fair in 1908
The 2014 Small Animal Auction is scheduled for Wednesday Aug 13 6 pm Order of saleis rabbits dairy starter calves goats poultry 4-H members count on individuals and busi-nesses to make the event a success As with Fridayrsquos Large Animal Auction the event willtake place in the covered arena
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 3
This 2014 Special Section promoting
the 166th Calhoun County Fair is
provided by these two LOCAL
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appreciation by visiting these sponsoring businesses in the coming year
bullThe Calhoun County Fair celebrates the talents and
achievement of LOCAL PEOPLE and deserves your attendance and applause
On Friday Aug 15 the2014 Calhoun County Fairwill host one of its premiereevents the Large AnimalAuction As in years pastFridays sale will see the par-ticipation of hundreds of buy-ers viewers 4-H membersand livestock exhibitors
Held in the covered arenaorder of sale is beef swinesheep
Large animal auction beginsat 11 am Friday Aug 15
In mid-August CalhounCounty is treated to its annu-al fair For 166 years 4-Hmembers carousel ridersand area neighbors haveturned the fairgrounds into acolorful magical place
Kicking-off the yearly cel-ebration is the CalhounCounty Fair King and QueenContest The fun begins at 1pm Sunday Aug 10 in thegrandstand
The 2013 Fair King and Queen and court Who will be crowned this year
Calhoun CountyFair begins withselection of royalty
SJO motocross comes to the grandstand on Thursday Aug14 at 6 pm Spectators can enjoy motorcycles racing overmounds of dirt providing all the actionthe thrills and spillsof racing
Itrsquos a bird --itrsquos a plane --
itrsquos motocross
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The roar of mightyengines thundering hoovesthe shiny Midway and the
sounds of entertainmentcoming from various stageson the grounds are all part of
the fun of the fair Fairgoerslove their annual departurefrom the daily routine andfeel deprived if any of thesethings are missing
Giving all of this meaninghowever are the hundreds of4-H club members for whomthe annual county fair repre-sents the accomplishment ofclearly defined goalsworked toward over many
months During Fair Week 2014
as you watch the 4-Hers atthe fair you will see a spe-cial maturity on their facesone that reflects their know-ing theyrsquove done their best
4-H Creed
I pledge
My Head to clearer thinkingMy Heart to greater loyaltyMy Hands to larger service andMy Health to better livingFor my club my communitymy country and my world
4-H is at the Heart of the fairPage 4 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Congratulations to the Fair and4-H Kids for 166 Years
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Each year hundreds ofsubmissions from non-live-stock 4-H clubs aroundCalhoun County are judgedand displayed during theannual county fair
4-H club members workall year learning how to cre-ate projects to submit to thefair - photography horticul-ture sewing knitting foodpreparation - visitors neverknow what theyrsquoll see duringFair Week
Before the fair beginsyouth turn in entry forms tothe fair staff who then trans-mits this information to the
4-H Extension Service whichproduces guidelines for thejudges The Extension officelines up the judges with helpfrom the various 4-H clubsuperintendents
On the first Saturday of thefair all the projects are linedup on tables in the coveredarena where they are judgedEach entry is accompaniedby a records notebook eachmember is required to submitwhich includes a marketingplan for the item
Before judging volunteerswork in the Boys amp GirlsBuilding to measure out the
space for their clubsrsquo boothand prepared the area toreceive the membersrsquo proj-ects
After judging each clubtakes its projects to the Boysamp Girls Building and sets upits booth The booth is thenjudged based on a 4-H clubrsquoschosen theme and skill ofexecution
Projects are on displayduring Fair Week to thedelight of parents grandpar-ents and friends of clubmembers
Lena Yaudes Boys amp GirlsBuilding filled with 4-H projects
4-H display booths in the Boys amp Girls Building are judged for originality and design
The Show of Championsbegins at noon the lastSaturday of fair Aug 16 inthe covered arena 2014 4-Hwinners will show rabbitspoultry cavy horses swinedairy starter calves beefgoats dogs and sheep
Championsto showtheir work
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 5
There are three storiesabout where the first demoli-tion derby was held IslipRaceway (Long Island NewYork) Hales CornerRaceway (Hales CornerWisconsin) and an unnamedtown in Ohio
The first story is that in1958 Larry Mendelsohn a28-year stock car drivernoticed that the most cheer-ing and excitement fromcrowds happened when carscrashed Using this informa-tion held the first demoli-tion derby a few years later atIslip Raceway
The New Jersey track con-tinued to hold demos andbeginning in 1962 was fea-tured on ABCs Wide Worldof Sports almost weekly untilthe mid-lsquo70s Within a fewyears the craze swept thecountry becoming a stapleof nearly every county fair
Another story is that HalesCorner Raceway had demosyears prior to IslipAccording to legend CrazyJim Groh of Milwaukeehad a few too many cars onhis dealership lot So he got afew people to drive them as apromotion Many localsclaim that they had demos inthe lsquo50s but actual proof hasnot been found
The only evidence trackeddown would be back-to-backstories on Happy Days tele-vision episodes 64 65 66These episodes Fonzieloves Pinkie Part 1 2 3show demolition derbies inMilwaukee
The last account is that an
unnamed town in Ohio was ascene of road rage gone wildin the mid-rsquo50s Two carscollided at a busy intersec-tion and both continued tobattle it out drawing a hugecrowd to the scene Thisstory however fails to evenname a town or date andonly gets some credibility
because Ohio is a Mecca fordemolition derbies
All of these stories proba-bly fall in the urban mythcategory There were surelyother demos held around thecountry during the same timeperiod but were not officiallyrecognized(Source Schutte Racing Team)
Endro car racing returns to the Calhoun County Fairgrounds on Wednesday Aug13 The race begins at 7 pm in the grandstand
Page 6 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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The history of the demo derby
Demolition Derby isan Aug 16 highlight
Twisted metal smoke anddestruction are coming to theCalhoun County Fair whenthe Aug 16 DemolitionDerby rolls into town Thisis your best chance to safelywitness the organized chaosof multiple car crashes
With strict rules and regu-lations in place the exhila-rating pandemonium of thederby is very safe for thedrivers making it one of themost unique spectacles inmotorsports
While rules vary from
event to event the typicaldemolition derby consists offive or more drivers compet-ing by deliberately rammingtheir vehicles into one anoth-er The last driver whosevehicle is still operational isthe winner
Enduro cars race to thefairgrounds for second year
Enduro car racing is aninexpensive type of automo-bile racing that takes itsname from endurance rac-ing since it consists of hun-dreds of laps around a desig-nated track
Enduro racing involvesstock-based cars that havehad their interior and side orrear windows removed butare mostly stock mechanical-ly A driver is disqualified ifthe post-race inspection findsthat hisher auto has hadmajor racing enhancements
This type of race is often
divided into two classes big-car and small-car Big-carraces feature full-size carswith larger 6- and 8-cylinderengines while small-carraces feature mid-size to sub-compact 4-cylinder makesand models
The races which are oftenlong ones usually occur atthe amateur level The carsoften take up most of thewidth of the track as theybegin from a standing start Itis common for races to behundreds of laps or morethan 50 miles long
Races rarely are canceledbecause of bad weather Therace is not stopped except foran emergency or if the trackis completely blocked When an auto breaks downthe race is temporarily haltedto move the driver to safetyThe car is left in its positionon the racing surface and itbecomes an obstacle aroundwhich the remaining driversmust maneuver Often thefastest car is not the winnerrather longevity is the key towinning
The bouncing of cars off one another was very popular in the 1950s and remainsso to this day -- especially during Fair Week This yearrsquos event begins at 630 pmSaturday Aug 16
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Peddle Pulls and Racestake place on Saturday Aug16 on the Houston SchoolActivity Pad Registrationbegins at 9 am the check-ered flag drops at 10 am
Peddle yourway to fair funon Aug 16
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 7
The Old Maple GroveChurch located on theCalhoun County Fairgroundswill be filled with music dur-ing Fair Week 2014Originally located in EckfordTownship where it was builtbetween April 1900 andMarch 1901 the buildingwas abandoned and in disre-pair after a new church wasbuilt on the same property inthe early 1980s
By the summer of 2006the original structure wasscheduled for demolition tomake way for a parking lotIn February of that year thecongregation donated theoriginal structure to theCalhoun County Agriculturaland Industrial Society onbehalf of the Old MapleGrove Church PreservationCommittee The purpose ofthe committee was to save
the building and relocate it tothe Calhoun CountyFairgrounds
Hours of fundraisers anddonated labor and supplieshave resulted in a successful-ly preserved church hasadded an additional venuefor events at the fairgroundincluded non-denominalchurch services weddingsan annual Christmas pro-gram and events during FairWeek
The church will be open dur-ing fair week
The schedule isSunday Aug 10 Church service hosted by
the Maple Grove Church630 pm
Monday Aug 11To Be Announced
Tuesday Aug 12Dennis Wintersteen and
the Wayward Wind Band630 pm
Wednesday Aug 13St Joe River Boys
630 pmThursday Aug 14Fredonia Holiness Church
singers with Doug DamonFriday Aug 15Marshall Area Garden
Club Small Standard FlowerShow ldquoA Wedding toRememberrdquo 230- 9 pm
Saturday Aug 16Flower show continues
from 10 am to 9 pm
Congratulations to the 165th
Calhoun County
Fair
Congratulations to the 166th
Calhoun County
Fair
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Old Maple Grove Church will be open during the 2014 Calhoun County Fair
Old Maple Grove Church to befilled with music during Fair Week
Paradekicks-off
166th fairAfter a year of preparation
by youth and adults alike the166th Calhoun County Fairgets underway at noon onSunday Aug 10 with theannual parade Antique carswill take the track along withantique tractors Some partic-ipants will ride horses otherswill have their steeds pull awagon or a cart
Prior to the paradersquos step-ping-off members ofAmerican Legion Post 79will post the colors
Jason P RapeljeFinancial Advisor424 E Michigan Ave Marshall MI 49068269-781-4516
Scott L Evans AAMSFinancial Advisor207 W Michigan Ave Marshall MI 49068269-781-5305
Page 8 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
The Calhoun County FairBoard recently presented the2014 Volunteer of the YearAward to Bud Moe Bud hasbeen a participant volunteerand supporter of the CalhounCounty Fair for approxi-mately 40 years In 2004 hewas named a lifetime CCAISmember Bud volunteers numeroushours not only during fairweek but also lends a helpinghand throughout the year toensure that any event occur-ring on the fairgrounds runssmoothly
In his early years of volun-teering for the fair Budowned his towing serviceBudrsquos Wrecker ServiceDuring that time Bud madesure his wreckers and crewswere on site for the demoli-tion derby to tow the dis-abled cars off the track Healso would bring in wreckedcars for stunt car acts
Now during Fair WeekBud uses golf carts to helpmobility-impaired patronsget where they need to goWhen not transporting fairvisitors he can be founddelivering supplies to vari-ous vendors
For many years Budserved as a trustee on theCalhoun County Fair Board
On a tractor (Relay forLife tram driver) on a golf-cart (fair time) or on thestreet Bud Moe has the
Calhoun County Fairgrounds on his mind and in his heart
Come to the Calhoun CountyWersquore Proud to be a MAJOR SPONSOR
Located in the center of
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EXHIBITORSTake lots of photos of your projects and bring in your film or digital cards and make souvenier prints for you and your auction buyers Use our quality Kodak PRINT MAKERfor instant photo printing
166th FAIR in Marshall
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Fair fun begins Saturday Aug 9The 2014 Calhoun County Fair begins Saturday Aug 9 That day the Calhoun County
Yesteryears Antique Tractor Club will hold its 19th annual Antique Tractor Pull This crowd-favorite free event takes place in the grandstand For those wanting a closer look at theseantique treasures the club will have a display during the fair
Bud Moe volunteered for the 2014 Relay for Life-Calhoun County East at the fairgrounds
Fair board recognizes Bud Moe
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The Marshall Area GardenClub is partnering with theOld Maple Grove Church tohost ldquoA Wedding ToRemember Small StandardFloral Showrdquo in the churchfrom 230 to 9 pm onFriday Aug 15 and from 10am to 9 pm SaturdayAug 16 Marlene Glotfeltyis the flower show co-chairwith Shirley Clutter Theshow will be judged by twopanels of three judges
There will be 19 exhibitsat the show in both the sanc-tuary of the church and in thebasement social hallDisplays all made fromfresh or dried plant materialswill be judged in three divi-sions Division 1-Horticulture and Division II-Design and Division III-Artistic Crafts Division I Horticulture
Class 1 - AnnualsThree stems Cut speci-
mens 6-18 inches tallClass 2- Perennials and
Biennials Cut specimens 6-18 inches tall
Class 3- Collections Eachcollection must consist of aminimum of five differentcut specimens One stemexhibited in individual con-tainers Each specimen indi-vidually named Spaceallowed for collection is 30 x
24 inchesClass 4- Arboreal (narrow
leaved evergreens)Minimum of 18 inches andno more than 30 inches
Class 5- Bulbs Cormsand Tubers One stem percontainer
Class 6- Hosta FoliageOne stem per container
Division II Design Class 1 - ldquoWith These
Flowersrdquo Designerrsquos choiceof design suitable for achurch farm waterfront orwoodland wedding ceremo-ny Underlay requiredPedestal size to be deter-mined Fresh andor driedplant material Fourexhibits
Class 2- ldquoLove is in theAirrdquo A hanging design Type1 A non-kinetic design to behung A 14-inch wreath ofall fresh andor dried plantmaterial Four exhibits
Class 3 - ldquoHeavenlyFlowers At The Churchrdquo Ahanging design Type 1 Anon-kinetic design to behung at the pew end in thechurch All fresh plant mate-rial Four exhibits
Division III Artistic CraftsClass 1 - ldquoGoing to the
Chapelrdquo Bridal bouquet offresh andor dried plantmaterial to be staged in acontainer for elevation of
bouquet Four exhibitsClass 2- ldquoEverlasting
Loverdquo Wedding slipper dec-orated with all dried plantmaterial Three exhibits
Plants on the MichiganGarden Plant List and theState Conservation List cannot be used unless grown bythe exhibitor and so noted ona 3rdquo x 5rdquo card with the exhib-it
The design classes areopen to other MichiganGarden Club members aswell as Marshall AreaGarden Club members Thehorticulture classes are opento the public
Advanced registration isrequired for all design class-es and for all collections
Judging is Friday Aug 15from 11 am to 130 pmOnly clerks and chairmen arepermitted in the show are atthis time
Vintage wedding gownsfrom the 1950s 1960s and1990s will be included in theshow as well as wedding-themed quilts
ldquoOnce you exhibit youlearn all the things you maynot have already knownabout a certain plant This isthe first time the garden clubhas held a flower show inOld Maple Grove ChurchWe were inspired to have our
show here after I saw one inan old renovated court-houserdquo said Glotfelty
For more information onthe show call 269-781-7897
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 9
Stop in and say ldquoHirdquo
See you at the
166TH CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Visit our special display for new
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SPECTACULAR ldquoFAIRrdquo PRICING
Take a drive out to Ceresco and follow the signs forldquoTemptations II Sweet Corn Irsquoll be selling on my frontlawn and can usually deliver quantity buys STOP OUT AND Pick-up the TASTE of SUMMER
Mark Reincke 10101 13 Mile Rd781-2432
We also will be selling freshly picked corn at Oertherrsquos
Delivering Fresh Corn Dailyfrom the heart of Fredonia Township
Marshall Area Garden Club to hostflower show at Old Maple Grove Church
AT RIGHT MarshallArea Garden Club mem-ber Marlene Glotfelty leftand Old Maple GroveChurch Committee mem-ber Margaret Taylor dis-cuss the upcoming ldquoAWedding to RememberFlower Showrdquo to be held atthe church Aug 15 16
McDonaldrsquos Restaurantspresents Kidsrsquo Day 2014 onTuesday Aug 12
That day kids can enterthe WIN 985 Frog JumpingContest at 1030 pm
Other highlights of the166th Calhoun County Fair(just for kids) are
Bike Give Aways on theCommunity Stage
bullTuesday Aug 12 1 pmbullSaturday Aug 16 2 pmRegistration for the 2012
Peddle Pulls and Racesbegins at 9 am SaturdayAug 16 Race time is 10am
The 4-H barns offer aplace for kids to see closeup dairy and beef cattlesheep goats horses poultryrabbits and swine
Other exhibits includehorticulture floriculturebaked and canned goodsneedlework creative artsand antiques Judging starts
Saturday Aug 9 and runs through Saturday Aug 16
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Mud bogging (also knownas mud racing mud runningmud drags or mudding) is aform of off-road motorsportpopular in Canada and theUnited States in which thegoal is to drive a vehiclethrough a pit of mud of a setlength
Winners are determined bythe distance traveled throughthe pit However if severalvehicles are able to travel the
entire length the time takento traverse the pit will deter-mine the winner Typicallyvehicles competing are four-wheel drives The motorsport is overseen by sanc-tioning bodies like theAmerican Mud RacingAssociation and theNational Mud RacingOrganization (NMRO) thatoversee each class developand maintain the relationship
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Chuckwagon racing is anequestrian rodeo sport inwhich drivers in a chuck-wagon led by a team of hors-es race around a track
This team event is led by adriver who commands ateam of horses pulling thechuckwagon and is support-ed by two or four outriderseach racing individual thor-oughbred horses that followthe chuckwagon Each race typically involves
three or four teams andbegins with the outridersbreaking camp by tossingtwo tent poles (with four out-riders only) and a barrel rep-resenting a camp stove intothe back of their wagonbefore climbing in them-selves and holding on fordear life as the wagon com-pletes a figure eight aroundtwo barrels before circling arace track
The first wagon to cross
the finish line typically winsalthough various time penal-ties are handed out for infrac-tions such as a barrel beingknocked over a tent pole orstove is not loaded or wagoninterference
The event has become acrowd favorite at theCalhoun County Fair Thisfree event takes place begin-ning at 10 am onWednesday Aug 13 in thegrandstand
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 13
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Chuckwagon racing ridesinto the Calhoun County Fair
Page 16 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Calhoun County Fair is steeped in historyThe Calhoun County fair-
grounds located on CapitalHill is home to Michigansoldest fair and boasts the old-est fair building in the stateFloral Hall
The fairgrounds werefounded in 1848 and featuremore than 45 acres of grassyshaded grounds and pavedstreets One hundred year oldoaks beautiful landscaping a2400-seat grandstand enter-tainment center and campingfacilities help make the fair-grounds an excellent place tocelebrate Michigans oldestcounty fair and other excit-ing events
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day as oneof Michigans foremost agri-cultural attractions Between1839 and 1847 the Fair washeld in various locationsthroughout the county Butin 1848 the fairgrounds inMarshall became the perma-nent home for the CalhounCounty Fair which has beenheld here ever since
Floral Hall the oldestbuilding on the fairgroundsand the oldest fair building inthe state was constructed in1860 in the popular octagon
style of the time The wingswere added at later datesDesigned originally for thedisplay of flowers and farmproduce the building stillplays a major role at thestates oldest county fair
One becomes the ldquooldestcontinually operating fairrdquo inthe state of Michigan bydoing things people enjoyand developing an army ofsupportive and skilled volun-teers
The ldquoheartbeat of theCalhoun County Fairrdquo is itsvolunteer force The fair isan enormous undertakingwith a physical plant with 20different buildings to main-tain and upgrade and at least60 acres to landscape andmow
The fair board looks backwith pride at all the wonder-ful memories attributable tothe ldquofair historyrdquo It also rec-ognizes the enormousresponsibly it owes the com-munity as stewards of thepresent and future genera-tion of fair participants
Presently the CalhounCounty Fairgrounds propertydraws in excess of 100000visitors a year Add to thatthe vendors special events
agricultural and industrialdisplays and you get the realimpact of the association
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day asone of Michigans foremostagricultural attractions
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Michiganrsquos oldest fair building Floral Hall was built in 1861 for the sum of $590 Itfeatures an unusual design consisting of an octagon center rotunda with four rectan-gular wings branching out in each direction
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 17
The 4-H program hastouched and in many casesshaped the lives of thou-sands of Calhoun Countyresidents
4-H got its start nationallyin 1902 in Iowa and Ohioand came to Michigan - toMuskegon and Mason coun-ties - in 1908
Records indicate the first4-H director in CalhounCounty was Charles EAckley who served on atemporary basis in 1917again in 1918 and then on aregular basis from 1921-22Other early temporary direc-tors whose stints overlappedto varying degrees wereLucia Converse FrankDavis Margaret Hutty EdithGabriel and H F Herrod
William C Boman heldthe position from 1922-25E C Sackrider from 1925-28 and Ruth K Sackrider in
1929-30 Alice Osborn Bateswas director from 1931-35prior to the arrival of B EHenry in 1936
Michigans 4-H programbegan with boys corn clubsOver the next 30 years the 4-
H movement gave rise tosheep poultry canning cakebaking and livestock clubsas well These clubs wereeventually linked to theNational CooperativeExtension Service system
which was formed in 1914under the leadership of theU S Department ofAgriculture
To see 4-H in action visitthe 2014 Calhoun CountyFair
Selecting rides that arefun but not too scary ridingsafely and letting the kidsride alone or not are just afew things to think aboutwhen looking forward to the2014 Calhoun County Fair
ldquoCarnival rides inMichigan are held to thehighest safety standards tokeep riders safe while enjoy-ing the roller coasters andwater slidesrdquo saidDepartment of Licensing andRegulatory Affairs (LARA)Deputy Director ShellyEdgerton ldquoWe ask riders todo their part and rememberlsquosafety firstrsquo Read and fol-low all of the ride rules andrestrictions and use all thesafety equipment providedbecause even one injury isone too manyrdquo
Edgerton emphasized thatif your child is too youngtoo small or afraid to ridealone either skip the ridealtogether or make sure yourchild is accompanied by aresponsible adult Kidsbetween the ages of sevenand 12 account for nearly a
third of all ride accidentsParents should make suretheir kids understand saferide behavior
To reduce the chance ofinjury for all ages and stillenjoy the ride LARA offersthese tipsbullRead and obey all postedrules and restrictionsbullFollow all verbal instruc-tions given by ride operatorsor provided by recordedannouncementsbullMake sure the ride is appro-priate for the rider
bullPay attention to rideh e i g h t w e i g h t m e d i c a lrestrictions If you have anypre-existing medical condi-tions check with your doctorbefore riding thrill rides
bullSecurely latch seat beltsshoulder harness and lapbars Hold on to handrailsuse grab bars
bullKeep hands arms legsand feet inside the ride at alltimes Do not ride with handsin the air Secure loose hairclothing and belongings
bullStay in the ldquolocked andloadedrdquo position for theentire ride Never stand upon a ride
bullAdults should never seat achild on their lap unless rideoperators indicate itrsquos safe todo so
bullNever ride when exces-sively tired or while underthe influence of alcohol ordrugs
bullReport any unsafe behav-ior or conditions on a ride to
a ride supervisor or managerimmediately
bullReport injuries to a ridesupervisor They will assistthe injured and report theinjury to LARA
Contact LARA at 517-241-9202 for more informa-tion
Stay safe have funon the carnival rides
History of 4-H programs
Veteransrsquo Dayis Monday
of fair weekOn Monday Aug 11 all veterans of the United States armed
forces will be admitted to the Calhoun County Fair for freeOn behalf of many it is the fair organizersrsquo way of sayingldquothank yourdquo
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2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 19
By Kathy Fisher4-H Program Coordinator
Calhoun County
As the Calhoun CountyFair kicks off next weekhundreds of county 4-Hmembers and volunteers areheaded to the fair to show offtheir projects and skillsWhile the week is the culmi-nation of a year of hard workfor some 4-H offers manyunique opportunities notseen at fair So whetheryoursquore a young person or anadult who has time to give asa volunteer why not join theclub
A program of MichiganState University (MSU)Extension Michigan 4-H isthe largest youth develop-ment program in the stateEach year the program pro-vides more than 200000young people with opportu-nities to explore new inter-ests gain new knowledgeenhance their expertise anddiscover their passion whileteaching valuable life skillsthat prepare youth for thefuture
In Calhoun County 806youth are actively engaged in4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Though tra-ditionally seen as a programfor youth with livestocktoday 4-H has so much moreto offer As a year-roundyouth development programyouth will have the opportu-nity to be engaged in funeducational experiences thathelp them learn valuable lifeskills throughout the entireyear Opportunities for 4-Hrsquoersinclude arts and craftssewing food and nutritiongardening leadership shoot-ing sports livestock andmuch more
No matter what kidschoose all the 4-H projectshelp members learn to exem-plify the four Hrsquos headheart hands and health Theylearn to use their head tomake sound decisions setgoals and stick with them aswell as to develop practical
skills needed to lead a pro-ductive and fulfilling life
Using their heart youthlearn to act with integrity andaccountability and help oth-ers to become their best Their hands are used to putthe needs of their communitybefore their own as theyserve others and they learnabout health by developingskills and knowledge toactively take care of theirminds and bodies
With these skills there isno limit to what youth can dowith 4-H Leadership oppor-tunities within the club offerthem the chance to try outskills while mentoring ayounger member that is newto the group will allow mem-bers to become a teacherthemselves In addition tocounty programs statewide4-H programs such asExploration Days giveyouth the chance to meetother 4-Hrsquoers from aroundthe state and experience whatlife on a college campus islike
Helping to make this pos-sible for 4-Hrsquoers in our owncommunity and across thestate are caring volunteerswho give their time and tal-ents to lend a hand provideguidance and answer lifersquoslittle questions along theway In Calhoun Countymore than 300 volunteersgive their time each yearwith 176 actively involved inmentoring youth through a 4-H club Though the impactof these volunteers is greatthe need for additional 4-Hvolunteers is mounting Witha goal of reaching 20 percentof Michiganrsquos youth through4-H by the year 2020 morevolunteers will be key
If you want to make animpact on the next genera-tion becoming a CalhounCounty 4-H volunteer is oneof the best ways you can dothat You donrsquot have to be aparent or even related to a 4-Hrsquoer to get involved Anyonecan volunteer and itrsquos a greatopportunity to make yourmark on the next generation
Interested volunteers cangive their time in a variety ofways 4-H programs rangefrom animal science tocareer preparation clothingand textiles to science andtechnology or performingarts to youth entrepreneur-ship Whether yoursquove got anhour to give or want to makea year-long commitmenttherersquos a 4-H volunteeropportunity waiting for youLead a club chaperone anevent offer a skills trainingbecome a mentor teach aworkshop or whateverstrikes your interest there isno limit to the ways you canvolunteer your time
Whether you want to helpmake 4-Hersrsquo dreams cometrue as a 4-H volunteer orjoin the club yourself as a 4-H member all of these expe-riences and more can beyours just by joining
Calhoun County 4-H Learn more about how you
can get involved by visiting4hmsuemsuedu or by call-ing me at the CalhounCounty MSU Extensionoffice 269-781-0784
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In Calhoun County 806 youth are actively engaged in 4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Not only at fair time but year-round youth have opportunity toengage in fun educational experiences Pictured here are students in a past sessionof 4-H Albion Creative
Join 4-H and be mentor for tomorrowrsquos leaders
Devin Willis of Homer is one of the hundreds of 4-Hrsquoers who has participated in the annual CalhounCounty Fair Beginning Saturday Aug 9 current clubmembers and volunteers will head to the fairgrounds toshow off their projects and skills CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Congratulations
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Neighborhood Planning Councils (NPCs) are resident-based groups that serve an important and specific purpose in our community The purpose of Neighborhood Planning Councils is to provide a forum to inform and discuss with neighborhood residents and representatives of the City staff and City Commissioners issues and concerns of that neighborhood Generally the City informs the NPC of facts and potential results of pending decisions opportunities or other changes The NPC discusses and decides what if any recommendations it would like to make or strategies they would like to develop
These meetings are all open to the public who may attend and offer suggestions about resolving certain matters of interest in the neighborhood Any person who lives or owns property in a Council area or has demonstrable or substantial interest (ie works in) within the defined boundaries of the Council area may request to be considered for membership on their NPC Board
Anyone wanting to join an NPC should give his or her name to the chairperson of the Council Attendance as a potential member is encouraged prior to recommendation by the NPC for membership His or her name is submitted to the City Commission for official appointment
Each NPC has a regularly scheduled meeting date each month Meetings are held in the evenings and run one to two hours in length Questions about Neighborhood Planning Councils meeting locations or membership may be directed to the City of Battle Creek 966-3348
NPC meeting minutes are available online at httpwwwbattlecreekmigovCity_GovernmentBoards_and_CommissionsMinutes__Agendas_and_Notices_Archiveshtm
Neighborhood Planning Council Recent DiscussionsUpcoming Events Regular Meeting DatesTimes
NPC1 ndash Post Franklin
Contact Diana QuiggEmail Dianaquiggyahoocom
Telephone 2699648728
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 4 2014
Community Action Board Room
175 Main Street
1st Thursday at 700 pm
NPC2 ndash North Central
Contact Sam GrayEmail sgray9959gmailcom
Telephone 2692090293
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 8 2014
Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
47 N Washington Avenue
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC3 ndash Central
Contact Gloria MansfieldEmail NA
Telephone 2699652050
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting
New NPC boundaries
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 14 2014
Michigan Tile amp Carpet Community Room
99 E Columbia Avenue
2nd Thursday at 700 pm
NPC4 ndash FremontMcKinleyVerona
Contact John HenninkEmail Neighborhoodpc4gmailcom
Telephone 2699863944
Vice Chair Kaytee FarisEmail kayteefarisgmailcom
Telephone 7343306236
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 20 2014
First Congregational Church - (Inside
Court Yard)
145 Capital Avenue NE
3rd Wednesday at 700 pm
NPC5 ndash Urbandale
Contact Robert WhitfieldEmail lordstrong68comcastnet
Telephone 2692459708
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 11 2014
Christ United Methodist Church
65 N Bedford Road
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC9 ndash Rural Southwest
Contact Linda MorrisEmail lindad49015yahoocom
Telephone 2699793358
bull No meeting in August (unless there is an
issue that requires a special meeting)
bull Guest Presentation Christopher Lussier
or Helen Guzzo CDBG Program
bull Mayor Dave Walters will be signing a
Proclamation declaring September 22
2014 as ldquoKINDNESS DAYrdquo
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 9 2014
Southside Bible Church
4515 Beckley Road
2nd Tuesday at 630 pm
NPC10 ndash WestlakePrairieview
Contact Jeff KotelesEmail kotelesjmichigangov
Telephone 2699637096
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 25 2014
First Assembly of God Church
800 S 24th Street
4th Monday at 700 pm
NPC11 ndash MingesRiverside
Contact Randall ChamplinEmail Randall_Champlinsbcglobalnet
Telephone 2692747093
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting in
September New NPC boundaries
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 24 2014
Riverside Elementary School Library
650 Riverside Drive
4th Wednesday at 700 pm
Public Service Announcement Provided by Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
Neighborhood Planning Council Updates August 7 2014
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Minges Brook Riverside
Rural Southwest
Urbandale
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North Central
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Verona
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BaseballTryouts
8U9U10U 11U amp 12U 13U14U15U1200pm 200pm 400pm
Please Be at
Tryouts 30 Min
Early to Register
Bailey Park(Convis amp Flannery Fields)
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Becky Darr McGriff passed onMarch 22 2014 In her honor
we are still fighting to find a curefor Cancer Help us help others
in our community Join us
Sweet Kreationsfor you
Becky Brownie BashAugust 9th bull 10am-3pm
95 W Michigan Ave
Join us for over $4000 in prizes to be raffled away -
EVERY 15 MIN A WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED
100 raffle money 30 of brownies money sold
amp t-shirt money will be donated to a non-profit
helping people in Calhoun County with
medical costs amp medication
Events Calendar September 2014
A member of Ascension Healthreg
Borgess EventsBorgess Better Breathers ClubGroup support for individuals with
respiratory issues (COPD emphysema
bronchitis) and their caregivers
Held the first Thursday of each month
Borgess Health amp Fitness Center
Thursday September 4 5 to 6 pm
Free Registration required Please call
(269) 2268135 or (800) 8288135 or
visit wellnessborgesscom to register
Bariatric Surgery Support GroupFor patients who have undergone
bariatric surgery
Borgess Health amp Fitness Center
Tuesday September 9 630 to 8 pm
Saturday September 20 9 to 1030 am
Free Call (269) 2266863 or visit
bariatricsborgesscom for more
information
Bariatric Surgery SeminarFor those considering bariatric surgery
Borgess Medical Center
Lawrence Education Center
Wednesday September 10 6 to 8 pm
Saturday September 13 10 am to Noon
Free Registration required Please
call (269) 2266863 to register or visit
bariatricsborgesscom to watch
our online bariatric seminar
WomenHeart Support GroupA support group for women with
heart disease
Borgess Medical Center
Lawrence Education Center
Thursday September 11 630 to 8 pm
Free Contact Amy at (269) 7465761 or
wh-gtrkalamazoowomenheartorg
to learn more
Alzheimerrsquos Disease Research StudyLocal doctors are currently conducting
a clinical research study to test
whether an investigational drug can
help maintain memory and day-to-day
living in people with mild Alzheimerrsquos
disease Participants must be between
the ages of 50 and 90 and have been
diagnosed with mild or probable
mild Alzheimerrsquos disease For more
information call the Borgess Research
Institute at (269) 2264803
Touchdown for DiabetesHelp diabetics without health insurance
tackle their disease for a longer life
Cole Community Solutions Inc
sponsors this fundraiser Cole Century
Buick-Cadillac-GMC will transform
its dealership into a tailgate party
for guests to socialize eat browse
silent auction items and enjoy
entertainmentmdashall in support of
diabetes patient care
Thursday October 2 630 to 930 pm
To learn more or to purchase tickets
please visit touchdowndiabetescom
For a complete list or more information about what Borgess has to offer please visit wellnessborgesscom Want the latest classes events and health screenings sent directly to your inbox You can also sign up for the Borgess Bulletin e-newsletter there as well
Borgess Health amp Fitness CenterTrsquoai ChiTrsquoai Chi is a series of movements done
in slow motion which produce a high
degree of balance flexibility relaxation
and coordination
Borgess Health amp Fitness Center
Tuesdays amp Thursdays September 4-
October 23 10 to 1055 am
$68 BHFC members $50 Registration
required To register please call
(269) 2268135 or (800) 8288135
or visit wellnessborgesscom
Tae Kwon Domdash Adult Youth amp Family Tae Kwon Do is a non-contact
organization that teaches people how
to defend themselves Students gain
confidence dexterity and coordination
For ages 8 and older
Borgess Health amp Fitness Center
Saturdays September 6-October 25
2 to 330 pm
Cost $50family $20individual
Registration required To register
call (269) 2268135 or (800) 8288135
or visit wellnessborgesscom
Outdoor Boot CampThis intense outdoor training includes
strength and cardio endurance with
calorie burning and fat loss Results will
be measured with a simplified fitness
test at the beginning and end of camp
Borgess Health amp Fitness Center
Mondays amp Wednesdays September 8-
October 29 530 to 630 pm
$60 BHFC members $23 Registration
required To register please call
(269) 2268135 or (800) 8288135
or visit wellnessborgesscom
First Aid with AdultPediatric CPR and AEDCovers core first aid CPR and AED
skills choking for adults infants
and children as well as child safety
and blood borne pathogens This is a
credentialed AHA Heartsaver course
Borgess Health amp Fitness Center
Saturday September 20
9 am to 330 pm
$65 Registration required Please call
(269) 2268135 or (800) 8288135 or
visit wellnessborgesscom to register
For a complete list and further information about classes at Borgess Health amp Fitness Center please visit fitnessborgesscom
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Bronson Orthopedic Specialists offers orthopedic and sports medicine services at three convenient locations in Battle Creek and Marshall So donrsquot let joint pain slow you down For more information or to schedule an appointment call (877) 704-3133
Bronson Orthopedic Specialists (877) 704-3133710 North Avenue ndash Battle Creek2 Heritage Oak Lane ndash Battle Creek212 Winston Drive ndash Marshall
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2014
2014-2015 District CalendarAugust 4 Life of an Athlete Meetings LMS aud
(600 pm HS athletes 730 pm MS athletes)August 12 Registration Day (K-12) 12 noon ndash 800 pmAugust 12 Picture Day (LHS and LMS during registration)August 26 5th Grade Orientation 800 am ndash 100 pm LMSAugust 27 Meet the Teacher (K-8)August 28 9th Grade Orientation 800 am ndash 1200 pm LHSSeptember 1 Labor DaySeptember 2 1st Day of SchoolSeptember 19 12 DayOctober 1 Count DayOctober 10 HomecomingOctober 17 12 DayNovember 4 No School Election DayNovember 14 12 DayNovember 20 12 DayNovember 21 12 DayNovember 26 - 28 No School Thanksgiving BreakDecember 5 12 DayDec22 ndash Jan 2No School Winter BreakFebruary 11 Count DayFebruary 13 12 DayFebruary 26 12 DayFebruary 27 12 DayMarch 20 12 DayApril 3 No SchoolApril 6 ndash 10No School Spring BreakMay 1 12 DayMay 25 No School Memorial DayJune 412 DayJune 512 Day Last Day of School
All 1frasl2 days are early release with schools dismissing according to the schedules below
School Day Start amp End TimesElementary Schools (grades K-4)Full Day ndash 840 am ndash 345 pm12 Day ndash 840 am ndash 1205 pmLakeview Middle School (grades 5-8)Full Day ndash 750 am ndash 300 pm12 Day ndash 750 am ndash 1115 amLakeview High School (grades 9-12)Full Day ndash 745 am ndash 250 pm12 Day ndash 745 am ndash 1120 pm
Welcome Back To SchoolWelcome Back To SchoolRegistration Information
Registration Day is Tuesday August 12 1200 noon ndash 800 pm All new andreturning students grades K-12 need to attend registration Please plan tostop by your childrsquos school that day to register himher for fall
New to the DistrictPlease contact the school your
child will attend and a staffmember will be happy to assistyou with the enrollmentprocess For information onelementary attendance bound-aries please contact theTransportation Office at 565-2491
KindergartenEligibility
Children who will turn 5 yearsold on or before October 12014 are eligible to attendkindergarten in the fall Pleasecontact your neighborhood ele-mentary school for enrollmentinformation
School Meal ProgramOnline Account Managementndash For information on manag-ing your childrsquos meal accountonline visit wwwlakeviewspartansorglunchlthttpwwwlakeviewspartansorglunch
Free and Reduced MealApplications
Lakeview School District par-ticipates in the NationalSchool Lunch and Breakfastprogram to provide free andreduced meals to childrenwith financial needApplication forms may besubmitted online atw w w L u n c h A p p c o mlthttpwwwlunchappcomApplications are also avail-able online at wwwlakeviewspartansorglunchlthttpwwwlakeviewspartansorglunchgtand in your childrsquos schooloffice Free and reducedmeal applications must berenewed each school year
2014-2015 School Meal Prices
Grades K-4 Grades 5-12 Breakfast $135 $135 Lunch $230 $240 Milk $045 $045 Reduced Breakfast $030 Reduced Lunch $040
TransportationTransportation representa-tives will be available at eachbuilding during registrationParents are asked to confirmwhether or not their child willneed bus transportation atthat time
Contact InformationSuperintendent Dave Peterson dpetersonlakeviewspartansorg 565-2400Transportation Angela Bishop abishoplakeviewspartansorg 565-2490Food Service Laura Reynolds LReynolds2lakeviewspartansorg 565-3757Child CareMary Dolbee mdolbeelakeviewspartansorg 565-2405High School PrincipalJeffrey Bohl jbohllakeviewspartansorg 565-3700Middle School Principal Mike Norstrom mnorstromlakeviewspartansorg 565-3900Minges Brook Elementary PrincipalLaura Williams lwilliamslakeviewspartansorg 565-4500Prairieview Elementary PrincipalDon Hoaglin dhoaglinlakeviewspartansorg 565-4600Riverside Elementary PrincipalDenise Myers dmyerslakeviewspartansorg 565-4700Westlake Elementary PrincipalCarol Disler cdislerlakeviewspartansorg 565-4900
Child CareLakeviewrsquos Child Care program offers before andafter school care for children in grades K-4Enrollment forms and fee information are availableon the district website atwwwlakeviewspartansorg lthttpwwwlakeviews-partansorggt lthttpwwwlakeviewspartansorggtlthttpwwwlakeviewspartansorggt and by con-tacting the Child Care Office at 565-2405 To ensure the best service possible advanced reg-istration is required
where are you goingInspiring amp experienced Early Learning Coordinator
Conveniently located in revitalized growing
ldquoRebuild the Dreamrdquo neighborhoods
Strong safety procedures for trusted security
Quality dedicated teachers with low turnover
Ongoing teacher training
Concentration on Early Childhood Education
Great Start Readiness Program for 4 year olds
High Scope Curriculum in preschool program
District-wide STEM focused curriculum
Science Technology Engineering amp Mathematics
Wide range of opportunities in the Arts
Individualized Student Support
Early Learning Literacy Pilot Project
Bilingual family support
For more information call (269) 660-5821
A quality k-12 education from Battle Creek Public Schools
unlocked a world of opportunity for Terry Burleson
A 2005 graduate of Battle Creek Central Terry is an
example of the many students who thrive in our
uniquely diverse learning environment that offers
more choices and more experience that lead to
educational excellence
Under the caring leadership and instruction of Battle Creek
Public Schoolrsquos dedicated staff Terry received the knowledge
and inspiration to follow his dreams His high school counselor
at BC Central saw Terryrsquos potential and encouraged him to
consider attending the University of Michigan And he did
just that with great success
After graduating from one of the top universities in the
country Terry has now returned to Battle Creek Public Schools
as a member of our outstanding staff working with students to
help them understand the importance of a college education
and how they can obtain it
At Battle Creek Public Schools our students are
going places And we help them get there
The place to be the place to stay
Where are you going
Terry Burlesonmdash
a journey of success from BCPS to Uof M and back again
Please call and schedule your FREEBack to School Vision Screening with
Dr Audrey Farnsworth on Tuesday mornings in August
battlecreekeyeclinicorg
269-968-8183
2014
5475 Beckley RdBattle Creek MI 49015Office 269-979-2950
BACK SCHOOL
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AR
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THINK ABOUT IT257 of 9th and 11th
graders in Calhoun Countyreport their parents ask
whether their homework isdone
wwwmichigangovmiphy
Having ongoing conversationswith your child can help build ahealthy supportive relationship
wwwdrugfreebcorg
Tips for Talking With Your Child
Talk regularly with your child about the risks of drug and alcoholuse
State your disapproval of underage drinking and drug useInstead of a boring lecture let your child know about the healthand safety risks of teen drug and alcohol use
Source Parenting Practices Help reduce the chances your child will develop a drug or alcohol problem parenttoolkit wwwdrugfreeorg
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THE ONLY MR DONrsquoS LEFT IN TOWN
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Call 269-883-6002Taking Applications for
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Special section provided by these two local publications
Agriculture was foremostin the minds of Calhoun
Countyrsquos settlershence the beginnings of regional fairs
which have been held forover a century and a half
The first fairs were held invarious locations in the cityuntil 1848 when theCalhoun CountyAgricultural Society reor-ganized the event and heldthe new 1849 gathering onCapital Hill (now known asthe fairgrounds) and made ita yearly event
Everyone loved the FairWheel of Fortune sideshows prize exhibits pro-duce livestock horse rac-
ing games and much moreIt became one of the mainsocial gatherings of theyear It was often the onlytime people in the morerural areas got a chance tosee old friends Balloonascensions daredevil actsall became a part of ldquoTheFairrdquo
Marshall High Schoolrsquosfirst football game wasplayed at the fairgrounds in1894 the schoolsrsquo inexperi-
enced team was defeated byOlivet College 60-0
Throughout the 1950s andthe 60s the fair grew andprospered The gradualaddition of new and biggermechanical rides demoli-tion derbies big name enter-tainers and ldquoGirlie Showsrdquoadded to the alreadyimmense entertainment ofthe countyrsquos masses Thingswere good and memorieswere made
Page 2 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Bosserd Family FarmOpen Daily 9-6Gift Certificates
Fountain in Marshall
Verona Rd
Michigan Ave
15 Mile Rd
O
1-12 miles west of Marshall
(EBT orBridgeCards
Accepted)
14721 VERONA RD MARSHALL MI269-781-4905
1-12 miles west of Marshall bull Hours 9am - 6pm Daily
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FOR UPDATES amp SPECIALS
SweetCorn
Peppers and Green BeansCucumbers bull Zucchini
Onions bull Potatoes and TomatoesSALES IN GREENHOUSE ON ALL PLANTS
STEAKS ROASTS AND BURGER FOR THE GRILL
Belcher-McPherson Auction Company
URGES YOU to SUPPORTthe Annual 4-H AUCTIONSWednesday Evening and Friday Afternoon
Wersquore proud to be part of these events and ask youto show your appreciation for these fine young
people by offering a winning bid at the auction sales
Congratulations to the Calhoun County Fairon the 166th year of this annual event
Located at1106 S KalamazooMarshall MI 49068
269-781-7100
Celebrate year 166 at the Calhoun County Fair
New to Calhoun County this year is TJ Schmidt amp Company a family owned and operat-ed Michigan-based carnival Schmidt has an established reputation for providing superiorquality shows rides games specialty foods and customer amenities Trained staff and man-agement team members will be on site to help you and your family have a fun (and safe) time
More about the Midway
Small Animal Auction is Wednesday
The 2014 Calhoun County fair celebrates 166 years of exhibiting the pride and tal-ents of county residents of all ages
Chief Phineas Pamptopee and Mackey Shogequett of the Calhoun CountyPotawatomi Tribe at the Calhoun County Fair in 1908
The 2014 Small Animal Auction is scheduled for Wednesday Aug 13 6 pm Order of saleis rabbits dairy starter calves goats poultry 4-H members count on individuals and busi-nesses to make the event a success As with Fridayrsquos Large Animal Auction the event willtake place in the covered arena
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 3
This 2014 Special Section promoting
the 166th Calhoun County Fair is
provided by these two LOCAL
J-Ad Graphics publications
The advertising in this section makes it possible to share the information about this annual event Show your
appreciation by visiting these sponsoring businesses in the coming year
bullThe Calhoun County Fair celebrates the talents and
achievement of LOCAL PEOPLE and deserves your attendance and applause
On Friday Aug 15 the2014 Calhoun County Fairwill host one of its premiereevents the Large AnimalAuction As in years pastFridays sale will see the par-ticipation of hundreds of buy-ers viewers 4-H membersand livestock exhibitors
Held in the covered arenaorder of sale is beef swinesheep
Large animal auction beginsat 11 am Friday Aug 15
In mid-August CalhounCounty is treated to its annu-al fair For 166 years 4-Hmembers carousel ridersand area neighbors haveturned the fairgrounds into acolorful magical place
Kicking-off the yearly cel-ebration is the CalhounCounty Fair King and QueenContest The fun begins at 1pm Sunday Aug 10 in thegrandstand
The 2013 Fair King and Queen and court Who will be crowned this year
Calhoun CountyFair begins withselection of royalty
SJO motocross comes to the grandstand on Thursday Aug14 at 6 pm Spectators can enjoy motorcycles racing overmounds of dirt providing all the actionthe thrills and spillsof racing
Itrsquos a bird --itrsquos a plane --
itrsquos motocross
Hoffman Ag Service LTD
ldquoService is our businessrdquo21521 E Michigan Ave Marshall MI
269-781-2245 269-781-4352 or 888-289-5676
bull Fertilizer amp Chemicals bull Pioneer Seedsbull Buying amp Trucking Grain
Come out andsupport our 4-H
youth byattending thelarge amp small
animalauctions at thehellip
BUYING AND SELLING GRAIN
CalhounCounty FAIRAugust 10th-16th
We appreciate your businessduring the road construction
The roar of mightyengines thundering hoovesthe shiny Midway and the
sounds of entertainmentcoming from various stageson the grounds are all part of
the fun of the fair Fairgoerslove their annual departurefrom the daily routine andfeel deprived if any of thesethings are missing
Giving all of this meaninghowever are the hundreds of4-H club members for whomthe annual county fair repre-sents the accomplishment ofclearly defined goalsworked toward over many
months During Fair Week 2014
as you watch the 4-Hers atthe fair you will see a spe-cial maturity on their facesone that reflects their know-ing theyrsquove done their best
4-H Creed
I pledge
My Head to clearer thinkingMy Heart to greater loyaltyMy Hands to larger service andMy Health to better livingFor my club my communitymy country and my world
4-H is at the Heart of the fairPage 4 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Marshall bull 227 W Michigan Ave (269) 781-2348Battle Creek bull 512 Riverside Dr (269) 968-6811Battle Creek bull 146 North Ave (269) 964-4674
Family owned and operated in Marshall and Battle Creek for over 19 years
Heritage Cleaners sends special wishes for a fun andsuccessful fair week to
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Each year hundreds ofsubmissions from non-live-stock 4-H clubs aroundCalhoun County are judgedand displayed during theannual county fair
4-H club members workall year learning how to cre-ate projects to submit to thefair - photography horticul-ture sewing knitting foodpreparation - visitors neverknow what theyrsquoll see duringFair Week
Before the fair beginsyouth turn in entry forms tothe fair staff who then trans-mits this information to the
4-H Extension Service whichproduces guidelines for thejudges The Extension officelines up the judges with helpfrom the various 4-H clubsuperintendents
On the first Saturday of thefair all the projects are linedup on tables in the coveredarena where they are judgedEach entry is accompaniedby a records notebook eachmember is required to submitwhich includes a marketingplan for the item
Before judging volunteerswork in the Boys amp GirlsBuilding to measure out the
space for their clubsrsquo boothand prepared the area toreceive the membersrsquo proj-ects
After judging each clubtakes its projects to the Boysamp Girls Building and sets upits booth The booth is thenjudged based on a 4-H clubrsquoschosen theme and skill ofexecution
Projects are on displayduring Fair Week to thedelight of parents grandpar-ents and friends of clubmembers
Lena Yaudes Boys amp GirlsBuilding filled with 4-H projects
4-H display booths in the Boys amp Girls Building are judged for originality and design
The Show of Championsbegins at noon the lastSaturday of fair Aug 16 inthe covered arena 2014 4-Hwinners will show rabbitspoultry cavy horses swinedairy starter calves beefgoats dogs and sheep
Championsto showtheir work
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 5
There are three storiesabout where the first demoli-tion derby was held IslipRaceway (Long Island NewYork) Hales CornerRaceway (Hales CornerWisconsin) and an unnamedtown in Ohio
The first story is that in1958 Larry Mendelsohn a28-year stock car drivernoticed that the most cheer-ing and excitement fromcrowds happened when carscrashed Using this informa-tion held the first demoli-tion derby a few years later atIslip Raceway
The New Jersey track con-tinued to hold demos andbeginning in 1962 was fea-tured on ABCs Wide Worldof Sports almost weekly untilthe mid-lsquo70s Within a fewyears the craze swept thecountry becoming a stapleof nearly every county fair
Another story is that HalesCorner Raceway had demosyears prior to IslipAccording to legend CrazyJim Groh of Milwaukeehad a few too many cars onhis dealership lot So he got afew people to drive them as apromotion Many localsclaim that they had demos inthe lsquo50s but actual proof hasnot been found
The only evidence trackeddown would be back-to-backstories on Happy Days tele-vision episodes 64 65 66These episodes Fonzieloves Pinkie Part 1 2 3show demolition derbies inMilwaukee
The last account is that an
unnamed town in Ohio was ascene of road rage gone wildin the mid-rsquo50s Two carscollided at a busy intersec-tion and both continued tobattle it out drawing a hugecrowd to the scene Thisstory however fails to evenname a town or date andonly gets some credibility
because Ohio is a Mecca fordemolition derbies
All of these stories proba-bly fall in the urban mythcategory There were surelyother demos held around thecountry during the same timeperiod but were not officiallyrecognized(Source Schutte Racing Team)
Endro car racing returns to the Calhoun County Fairgrounds on Wednesday Aug13 The race begins at 7 pm in the grandstand
Page 6 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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The history of the demo derby
Demolition Derby isan Aug 16 highlight
Twisted metal smoke anddestruction are coming to theCalhoun County Fair whenthe Aug 16 DemolitionDerby rolls into town Thisis your best chance to safelywitness the organized chaosof multiple car crashes
With strict rules and regu-lations in place the exhila-rating pandemonium of thederby is very safe for thedrivers making it one of themost unique spectacles inmotorsports
While rules vary from
event to event the typicaldemolition derby consists offive or more drivers compet-ing by deliberately rammingtheir vehicles into one anoth-er The last driver whosevehicle is still operational isthe winner
Enduro cars race to thefairgrounds for second year
Enduro car racing is aninexpensive type of automo-bile racing that takes itsname from endurance rac-ing since it consists of hun-dreds of laps around a desig-nated track
Enduro racing involvesstock-based cars that havehad their interior and side orrear windows removed butare mostly stock mechanical-ly A driver is disqualified ifthe post-race inspection findsthat hisher auto has hadmajor racing enhancements
This type of race is often
divided into two classes big-car and small-car Big-carraces feature full-size carswith larger 6- and 8-cylinderengines while small-carraces feature mid-size to sub-compact 4-cylinder makesand models
The races which are oftenlong ones usually occur atthe amateur level The carsoften take up most of thewidth of the track as theybegin from a standing start Itis common for races to behundreds of laps or morethan 50 miles long
Races rarely are canceledbecause of bad weather Therace is not stopped except foran emergency or if the trackis completely blocked When an auto breaks downthe race is temporarily haltedto move the driver to safetyThe car is left in its positionon the racing surface and itbecomes an obstacle aroundwhich the remaining driversmust maneuver Often thefastest car is not the winnerrather longevity is the key towinning
The bouncing of cars off one another was very popular in the 1950s and remainsso to this day -- especially during Fair Week This yearrsquos event begins at 630 pmSaturday Aug 16
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Peddle Pulls and Racestake place on Saturday Aug16 on the Houston SchoolActivity Pad Registrationbegins at 9 am the check-ered flag drops at 10 am
Peddle yourway to fair funon Aug 16
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 7
The Old Maple GroveChurch located on theCalhoun County Fairgroundswill be filled with music dur-ing Fair Week 2014Originally located in EckfordTownship where it was builtbetween April 1900 andMarch 1901 the buildingwas abandoned and in disre-pair after a new church wasbuilt on the same property inthe early 1980s
By the summer of 2006the original structure wasscheduled for demolition tomake way for a parking lotIn February of that year thecongregation donated theoriginal structure to theCalhoun County Agriculturaland Industrial Society onbehalf of the Old MapleGrove Church PreservationCommittee The purpose ofthe committee was to save
the building and relocate it tothe Calhoun CountyFairgrounds
Hours of fundraisers anddonated labor and supplieshave resulted in a successful-ly preserved church hasadded an additional venuefor events at the fairgroundincluded non-denominalchurch services weddingsan annual Christmas pro-gram and events during FairWeek
The church will be open dur-ing fair week
The schedule isSunday Aug 10 Church service hosted by
the Maple Grove Church630 pm
Monday Aug 11To Be Announced
Tuesday Aug 12Dennis Wintersteen and
the Wayward Wind Band630 pm
Wednesday Aug 13St Joe River Boys
630 pmThursday Aug 14Fredonia Holiness Church
singers with Doug DamonFriday Aug 15Marshall Area Garden
Club Small Standard FlowerShow ldquoA Wedding toRememberrdquo 230- 9 pm
Saturday Aug 16Flower show continues
from 10 am to 9 pm
Congratulations to the 165th
Calhoun County
Fair
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Calhoun County
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Old Maple Grove Church will be open during the 2014 Calhoun County Fair
Old Maple Grove Church to befilled with music during Fair Week
Paradekicks-off
166th fairAfter a year of preparation
by youth and adults alike the166th Calhoun County Fairgets underway at noon onSunday Aug 10 with theannual parade Antique carswill take the track along withantique tractors Some partic-ipants will ride horses otherswill have their steeds pull awagon or a cart
Prior to the paradersquos step-ping-off members ofAmerican Legion Post 79will post the colors
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Page 8 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
The Calhoun County FairBoard recently presented the2014 Volunteer of the YearAward to Bud Moe Bud hasbeen a participant volunteerand supporter of the CalhounCounty Fair for approxi-mately 40 years In 2004 hewas named a lifetime CCAISmember Bud volunteers numeroushours not only during fairweek but also lends a helpinghand throughout the year toensure that any event occur-ring on the fairgrounds runssmoothly
In his early years of volun-teering for the fair Budowned his towing serviceBudrsquos Wrecker ServiceDuring that time Bud madesure his wreckers and crewswere on site for the demoli-tion derby to tow the dis-abled cars off the track Healso would bring in wreckedcars for stunt car acts
Now during Fair WeekBud uses golf carts to helpmobility-impaired patronsget where they need to goWhen not transporting fairvisitors he can be founddelivering supplies to vari-ous vendors
For many years Budserved as a trustee on theCalhoun County Fair Board
On a tractor (Relay forLife tram driver) on a golf-cart (fair time) or on thestreet Bud Moe has the
Calhoun County Fairgrounds on his mind and in his heart
Come to the Calhoun CountyWersquore Proud to be a MAJOR SPONSOR
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Fair fun begins Saturday Aug 9The 2014 Calhoun County Fair begins Saturday Aug 9 That day the Calhoun County
Yesteryears Antique Tractor Club will hold its 19th annual Antique Tractor Pull This crowd-favorite free event takes place in the grandstand For those wanting a closer look at theseantique treasures the club will have a display during the fair
Bud Moe volunteered for the 2014 Relay for Life-Calhoun County East at the fairgrounds
Fair board recognizes Bud Moe
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The Marshall Area GardenClub is partnering with theOld Maple Grove Church tohost ldquoA Wedding ToRemember Small StandardFloral Showrdquo in the churchfrom 230 to 9 pm onFriday Aug 15 and from 10am to 9 pm SaturdayAug 16 Marlene Glotfeltyis the flower show co-chairwith Shirley Clutter Theshow will be judged by twopanels of three judges
There will be 19 exhibitsat the show in both the sanc-tuary of the church and in thebasement social hallDisplays all made fromfresh or dried plant materialswill be judged in three divi-sions Division 1-Horticulture and Division II-Design and Division III-Artistic Crafts Division I Horticulture
Class 1 - AnnualsThree stems Cut speci-
mens 6-18 inches tallClass 2- Perennials and
Biennials Cut specimens 6-18 inches tall
Class 3- Collections Eachcollection must consist of aminimum of five differentcut specimens One stemexhibited in individual con-tainers Each specimen indi-vidually named Spaceallowed for collection is 30 x
24 inchesClass 4- Arboreal (narrow
leaved evergreens)Minimum of 18 inches andno more than 30 inches
Class 5- Bulbs Cormsand Tubers One stem percontainer
Class 6- Hosta FoliageOne stem per container
Division II Design Class 1 - ldquoWith These
Flowersrdquo Designerrsquos choiceof design suitable for achurch farm waterfront orwoodland wedding ceremo-ny Underlay requiredPedestal size to be deter-mined Fresh andor driedplant material Fourexhibits
Class 2- ldquoLove is in theAirrdquo A hanging design Type1 A non-kinetic design to behung A 14-inch wreath ofall fresh andor dried plantmaterial Four exhibits
Class 3 - ldquoHeavenlyFlowers At The Churchrdquo Ahanging design Type 1 Anon-kinetic design to behung at the pew end in thechurch All fresh plant mate-rial Four exhibits
Division III Artistic CraftsClass 1 - ldquoGoing to the
Chapelrdquo Bridal bouquet offresh andor dried plantmaterial to be staged in acontainer for elevation of
bouquet Four exhibitsClass 2- ldquoEverlasting
Loverdquo Wedding slipper dec-orated with all dried plantmaterial Three exhibits
Plants on the MichiganGarden Plant List and theState Conservation List cannot be used unless grown bythe exhibitor and so noted ona 3rdquo x 5rdquo card with the exhib-it
The design classes areopen to other MichiganGarden Club members aswell as Marshall AreaGarden Club members Thehorticulture classes are opento the public
Advanced registration isrequired for all design class-es and for all collections
Judging is Friday Aug 15from 11 am to 130 pmOnly clerks and chairmen arepermitted in the show are atthis time
Vintage wedding gownsfrom the 1950s 1960s and1990s will be included in theshow as well as wedding-themed quilts
ldquoOnce you exhibit youlearn all the things you maynot have already knownabout a certain plant This isthe first time the garden clubhas held a flower show inOld Maple Grove ChurchWe were inspired to have our
show here after I saw one inan old renovated court-houserdquo said Glotfelty
For more information onthe show call 269-781-7897
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 9
Stop in and say ldquoHirdquo
See you at the
166TH CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Visit our special display for new
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Take a drive out to Ceresco and follow the signs forldquoTemptations II Sweet Corn Irsquoll be selling on my frontlawn and can usually deliver quantity buys STOP OUT AND Pick-up the TASTE of SUMMER
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We also will be selling freshly picked corn at Oertherrsquos
Delivering Fresh Corn Dailyfrom the heart of Fredonia Township
Marshall Area Garden Club to hostflower show at Old Maple Grove Church
AT RIGHT MarshallArea Garden Club mem-ber Marlene Glotfelty leftand Old Maple GroveChurch Committee mem-ber Margaret Taylor dis-cuss the upcoming ldquoAWedding to RememberFlower Showrdquo to be held atthe church Aug 15 16
McDonaldrsquos Restaurantspresents Kidsrsquo Day 2014 onTuesday Aug 12
That day kids can enterthe WIN 985 Frog JumpingContest at 1030 pm
Other highlights of the166th Calhoun County Fair(just for kids) are
Bike Give Aways on theCommunity Stage
bullTuesday Aug 12 1 pmbullSaturday Aug 16 2 pmRegistration for the 2012
Peddle Pulls and Racesbegins at 9 am SaturdayAug 16 Race time is 10am
The 4-H barns offer aplace for kids to see closeup dairy and beef cattlesheep goats horses poultryrabbits and swine
Other exhibits includehorticulture floriculturebaked and canned goodsneedlework creative artsand antiques Judging starts
Saturday Aug 9 and runs through Saturday Aug 16
Page 12 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Mud racing isdown and dirty
Mud bogging (also knownas mud racing mud runningmud drags or mudding) is aform of off-road motorsportpopular in Canada and theUnited States in which thegoal is to drive a vehiclethrough a pit of mud of a setlength
Winners are determined bythe distance traveled throughthe pit However if severalvehicles are able to travel the
entire length the time takento traverse the pit will deter-mine the winner Typicallyvehicles competing are four-wheel drives The motorsport is overseen by sanc-tioning bodies like theAmerican Mud RacingAssociation and theNational Mud RacingOrganization (NMRO) thatoversee each class developand maintain the relationship
The West Michigan Mud Runs begin at 630 pm Friday Aug 15 in the grandstand
with track owners to providea racer and fan-friendly facil-
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the sport
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Chuckwagon racing is anequestrian rodeo sport inwhich drivers in a chuck-wagon led by a team of hors-es race around a track
This team event is led by adriver who commands ateam of horses pulling thechuckwagon and is support-ed by two or four outriderseach racing individual thor-oughbred horses that followthe chuckwagon Each race typically involves
three or four teams andbegins with the outridersbreaking camp by tossingtwo tent poles (with four out-riders only) and a barrel rep-resenting a camp stove intothe back of their wagonbefore climbing in them-selves and holding on fordear life as the wagon com-pletes a figure eight aroundtwo barrels before circling arace track
The first wagon to cross
the finish line typically winsalthough various time penal-ties are handed out for infrac-tions such as a barrel beingknocked over a tent pole orstove is not loaded or wagoninterference
The event has become acrowd favorite at theCalhoun County Fair Thisfree event takes place begin-ning at 10 am onWednesday Aug 13 in thegrandstand
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 13
NEED TO SELLSOMETHINGCall 269-965-3955 to place your
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Marshall ChronicleAd-Visor
Chuckwagon racing ridesinto the Calhoun County Fair
Page 16 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Calhoun County Fair is steeped in historyThe Calhoun County fair-
grounds located on CapitalHill is home to Michigansoldest fair and boasts the old-est fair building in the stateFloral Hall
The fairgrounds werefounded in 1848 and featuremore than 45 acres of grassyshaded grounds and pavedstreets One hundred year oldoaks beautiful landscaping a2400-seat grandstand enter-tainment center and campingfacilities help make the fair-grounds an excellent place tocelebrate Michigans oldestcounty fair and other excit-ing events
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day as oneof Michigans foremost agri-cultural attractions Between1839 and 1847 the Fair washeld in various locationsthroughout the county Butin 1848 the fairgrounds inMarshall became the perma-nent home for the CalhounCounty Fair which has beenheld here ever since
Floral Hall the oldestbuilding on the fairgroundsand the oldest fair building inthe state was constructed in1860 in the popular octagon
style of the time The wingswere added at later datesDesigned originally for thedisplay of flowers and farmproduce the building stillplays a major role at thestates oldest county fair
One becomes the ldquooldestcontinually operating fairrdquo inthe state of Michigan bydoing things people enjoyand developing an army ofsupportive and skilled volun-teers
The ldquoheartbeat of theCalhoun County Fairrdquo is itsvolunteer force The fair isan enormous undertakingwith a physical plant with 20different buildings to main-tain and upgrade and at least60 acres to landscape andmow
The fair board looks backwith pride at all the wonder-ful memories attributable tothe ldquofair historyrdquo It also rec-ognizes the enormousresponsibly it owes the com-munity as stewards of thepresent and future genera-tion of fair participants
Presently the CalhounCounty Fairgrounds propertydraws in excess of 100000visitors a year Add to thatthe vendors special events
agricultural and industrialdisplays and you get the realimpact of the association
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day asone of Michigans foremostagricultural attractions
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Michiganrsquos oldest fair building Floral Hall was built in 1861 for the sum of $590 Itfeatures an unusual design consisting of an octagon center rotunda with four rectan-gular wings branching out in each direction
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 17
The 4-H program hastouched and in many casesshaped the lives of thou-sands of Calhoun Countyresidents
4-H got its start nationallyin 1902 in Iowa and Ohioand came to Michigan - toMuskegon and Mason coun-ties - in 1908
Records indicate the first4-H director in CalhounCounty was Charles EAckley who served on atemporary basis in 1917again in 1918 and then on aregular basis from 1921-22Other early temporary direc-tors whose stints overlappedto varying degrees wereLucia Converse FrankDavis Margaret Hutty EdithGabriel and H F Herrod
William C Boman heldthe position from 1922-25E C Sackrider from 1925-28 and Ruth K Sackrider in
1929-30 Alice Osborn Bateswas director from 1931-35prior to the arrival of B EHenry in 1936
Michigans 4-H programbegan with boys corn clubsOver the next 30 years the 4-
H movement gave rise tosheep poultry canning cakebaking and livestock clubsas well These clubs wereeventually linked to theNational CooperativeExtension Service system
which was formed in 1914under the leadership of theU S Department ofAgriculture
To see 4-H in action visitthe 2014 Calhoun CountyFair
Selecting rides that arefun but not too scary ridingsafely and letting the kidsride alone or not are just afew things to think aboutwhen looking forward to the2014 Calhoun County Fair
ldquoCarnival rides inMichigan are held to thehighest safety standards tokeep riders safe while enjoy-ing the roller coasters andwater slidesrdquo saidDepartment of Licensing andRegulatory Affairs (LARA)Deputy Director ShellyEdgerton ldquoWe ask riders todo their part and rememberlsquosafety firstrsquo Read and fol-low all of the ride rules andrestrictions and use all thesafety equipment providedbecause even one injury isone too manyrdquo
Edgerton emphasized thatif your child is too youngtoo small or afraid to ridealone either skip the ridealtogether or make sure yourchild is accompanied by aresponsible adult Kidsbetween the ages of sevenand 12 account for nearly a
third of all ride accidentsParents should make suretheir kids understand saferide behavior
To reduce the chance ofinjury for all ages and stillenjoy the ride LARA offersthese tipsbullRead and obey all postedrules and restrictionsbullFollow all verbal instruc-tions given by ride operatorsor provided by recordedannouncementsbullMake sure the ride is appro-priate for the rider
bullPay attention to rideh e i g h t w e i g h t m e d i c a lrestrictions If you have anypre-existing medical condi-tions check with your doctorbefore riding thrill rides
bullSecurely latch seat beltsshoulder harness and lapbars Hold on to handrailsuse grab bars
bullKeep hands arms legsand feet inside the ride at alltimes Do not ride with handsin the air Secure loose hairclothing and belongings
bullStay in the ldquolocked andloadedrdquo position for theentire ride Never stand upon a ride
bullAdults should never seat achild on their lap unless rideoperators indicate itrsquos safe todo so
bullNever ride when exces-sively tired or while underthe influence of alcohol ordrugs
bullReport any unsafe behav-ior or conditions on a ride to
a ride supervisor or managerimmediately
bullReport injuries to a ridesupervisor They will assistthe injured and report theinjury to LARA
Contact LARA at 517-241-9202 for more informa-tion
Stay safe have funon the carnival rides
History of 4-H programs
Veteransrsquo Dayis Monday
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forces will be admitted to the Calhoun County Fair for freeOn behalf of many it is the fair organizersrsquo way of sayingldquothank yourdquo
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2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 19
By Kathy Fisher4-H Program Coordinator
Calhoun County
As the Calhoun CountyFair kicks off next weekhundreds of county 4-Hmembers and volunteers areheaded to the fair to show offtheir projects and skillsWhile the week is the culmi-nation of a year of hard workfor some 4-H offers manyunique opportunities notseen at fair So whetheryoursquore a young person or anadult who has time to give asa volunteer why not join theclub
A program of MichiganState University (MSU)Extension Michigan 4-H isthe largest youth develop-ment program in the stateEach year the program pro-vides more than 200000young people with opportu-nities to explore new inter-ests gain new knowledgeenhance their expertise anddiscover their passion whileteaching valuable life skillsthat prepare youth for thefuture
In Calhoun County 806youth are actively engaged in4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Though tra-ditionally seen as a programfor youth with livestocktoday 4-H has so much moreto offer As a year-roundyouth development programyouth will have the opportu-nity to be engaged in funeducational experiences thathelp them learn valuable lifeskills throughout the entireyear Opportunities for 4-Hrsquoersinclude arts and craftssewing food and nutritiongardening leadership shoot-ing sports livestock andmuch more
No matter what kidschoose all the 4-H projectshelp members learn to exem-plify the four Hrsquos headheart hands and health Theylearn to use their head tomake sound decisions setgoals and stick with them aswell as to develop practical
skills needed to lead a pro-ductive and fulfilling life
Using their heart youthlearn to act with integrity andaccountability and help oth-ers to become their best Their hands are used to putthe needs of their communitybefore their own as theyserve others and they learnabout health by developingskills and knowledge toactively take care of theirminds and bodies
With these skills there isno limit to what youth can dowith 4-H Leadership oppor-tunities within the club offerthem the chance to try outskills while mentoring ayounger member that is newto the group will allow mem-bers to become a teacherthemselves In addition tocounty programs statewide4-H programs such asExploration Days giveyouth the chance to meetother 4-Hrsquoers from aroundthe state and experience whatlife on a college campus islike
Helping to make this pos-sible for 4-Hrsquoers in our owncommunity and across thestate are caring volunteerswho give their time and tal-ents to lend a hand provideguidance and answer lifersquoslittle questions along theway In Calhoun Countymore than 300 volunteersgive their time each yearwith 176 actively involved inmentoring youth through a 4-H club Though the impactof these volunteers is greatthe need for additional 4-Hvolunteers is mounting Witha goal of reaching 20 percentof Michiganrsquos youth through4-H by the year 2020 morevolunteers will be key
If you want to make animpact on the next genera-tion becoming a CalhounCounty 4-H volunteer is oneof the best ways you can dothat You donrsquot have to be aparent or even related to a 4-Hrsquoer to get involved Anyonecan volunteer and itrsquos a greatopportunity to make yourmark on the next generation
Interested volunteers cangive their time in a variety ofways 4-H programs rangefrom animal science tocareer preparation clothingand textiles to science andtechnology or performingarts to youth entrepreneur-ship Whether yoursquove got anhour to give or want to makea year-long commitmenttherersquos a 4-H volunteeropportunity waiting for youLead a club chaperone anevent offer a skills trainingbecome a mentor teach aworkshop or whateverstrikes your interest there isno limit to the ways you canvolunteer your time
Whether you want to helpmake 4-Hersrsquo dreams cometrue as a 4-H volunteer orjoin the club yourself as a 4-H member all of these expe-riences and more can beyours just by joining
Calhoun County 4-H Learn more about how you
can get involved by visiting4hmsuemsuedu or by call-ing me at the CalhounCounty MSU Extensionoffice 269-781-0784
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In Calhoun County 806 youth are actively engaged in 4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Not only at fair time but year-round youth have opportunity toengage in fun educational experiences Pictured here are students in a past sessionof 4-H Albion Creative
Join 4-H and be mentor for tomorrowrsquos leaders
Devin Willis of Homer is one of the hundreds of 4-Hrsquoers who has participated in the annual CalhounCounty Fair Beginning Saturday Aug 9 current clubmembers and volunteers will head to the fairgrounds toshow off their projects and skills CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Neighborhood Planning Councils (NPCs) are resident-based groups that serve an important and specific purpose in our community The purpose of Neighborhood Planning Councils is to provide a forum to inform and discuss with neighborhood residents and representatives of the City staff and City Commissioners issues and concerns of that neighborhood Generally the City informs the NPC of facts and potential results of pending decisions opportunities or other changes The NPC discusses and decides what if any recommendations it would like to make or strategies they would like to develop
These meetings are all open to the public who may attend and offer suggestions about resolving certain matters of interest in the neighborhood Any person who lives or owns property in a Council area or has demonstrable or substantial interest (ie works in) within the defined boundaries of the Council area may request to be considered for membership on their NPC Board
Anyone wanting to join an NPC should give his or her name to the chairperson of the Council Attendance as a potential member is encouraged prior to recommendation by the NPC for membership His or her name is submitted to the City Commission for official appointment
Each NPC has a regularly scheduled meeting date each month Meetings are held in the evenings and run one to two hours in length Questions about Neighborhood Planning Councils meeting locations or membership may be directed to the City of Battle Creek 966-3348
NPC meeting minutes are available online at httpwwwbattlecreekmigovCity_GovernmentBoards_and_CommissionsMinutes__Agendas_and_Notices_Archiveshtm
Neighborhood Planning Council Recent DiscussionsUpcoming Events Regular Meeting DatesTimes
NPC1 ndash Post Franklin
Contact Diana QuiggEmail Dianaquiggyahoocom
Telephone 2699648728
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 4 2014
Community Action Board Room
175 Main Street
1st Thursday at 700 pm
NPC2 ndash North Central
Contact Sam GrayEmail sgray9959gmailcom
Telephone 2692090293
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 8 2014
Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
47 N Washington Avenue
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC3 ndash Central
Contact Gloria MansfieldEmail NA
Telephone 2699652050
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting
New NPC boundaries
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 14 2014
Michigan Tile amp Carpet Community Room
99 E Columbia Avenue
2nd Thursday at 700 pm
NPC4 ndash FremontMcKinleyVerona
Contact John HenninkEmail Neighborhoodpc4gmailcom
Telephone 2699863944
Vice Chair Kaytee FarisEmail kayteefarisgmailcom
Telephone 7343306236
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 20 2014
First Congregational Church - (Inside
Court Yard)
145 Capital Avenue NE
3rd Wednesday at 700 pm
NPC5 ndash Urbandale
Contact Robert WhitfieldEmail lordstrong68comcastnet
Telephone 2692459708
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 11 2014
Christ United Methodist Church
65 N Bedford Road
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC9 ndash Rural Southwest
Contact Linda MorrisEmail lindad49015yahoocom
Telephone 2699793358
bull No meeting in August (unless there is an
issue that requires a special meeting)
bull Guest Presentation Christopher Lussier
or Helen Guzzo CDBG Program
bull Mayor Dave Walters will be signing a
Proclamation declaring September 22
2014 as ldquoKINDNESS DAYrdquo
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 9 2014
Southside Bible Church
4515 Beckley Road
2nd Tuesday at 630 pm
NPC10 ndash WestlakePrairieview
Contact Jeff KotelesEmail kotelesjmichigangov
Telephone 2699637096
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 25 2014
First Assembly of God Church
800 S 24th Street
4th Monday at 700 pm
NPC11 ndash MingesRiverside
Contact Randall ChamplinEmail Randall_Champlinsbcglobalnet
Telephone 2692747093
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting in
September New NPC boundaries
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 24 2014
Riverside Elementary School Library
650 Riverside Drive
4th Wednesday at 700 pm
Public Service Announcement Provided by Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
Neighborhood Planning Council Updates August 7 2014
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8U9U10U 11U amp 12U 13U14U15U1200pm 200pm 400pm
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A member of Ascension Healthreg
Borgess EventsBorgess Better Breathers ClubGroup support for individuals with
respiratory issues (COPD emphysema
bronchitis) and their caregivers
Held the first Thursday of each month
Borgess Health amp Fitness Center
Thursday September 4 5 to 6 pm
Free Registration required Please call
(269) 2268135 or (800) 8288135 or
visit wellnessborgesscom to register
Bariatric Surgery Support GroupFor patients who have undergone
bariatric surgery
Borgess Health amp Fitness Center
Tuesday September 9 630 to 8 pm
Saturday September 20 9 to 1030 am
Free Call (269) 2266863 or visit
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information
Bariatric Surgery SeminarFor those considering bariatric surgery
Borgess Medical Center
Lawrence Education Center
Wednesday September 10 6 to 8 pm
Saturday September 13 10 am to Noon
Free Registration required Please
call (269) 2266863 to register or visit
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our online bariatric seminar
WomenHeart Support GroupA support group for women with
heart disease
Borgess Medical Center
Lawrence Education Center
Thursday September 11 630 to 8 pm
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to learn more
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disease Participants must be between
the ages of 50 and 90 and have been
diagnosed with mild or probable
mild Alzheimerrsquos disease For more
information call the Borgess Research
Institute at (269) 2264803
Touchdown for DiabetesHelp diabetics without health insurance
tackle their disease for a longer life
Cole Community Solutions Inc
sponsors this fundraiser Cole Century
Buick-Cadillac-GMC will transform
its dealership into a tailgate party
for guests to socialize eat browse
silent auction items and enjoy
entertainmentmdashall in support of
diabetes patient care
Thursday October 2 630 to 930 pm
To learn more or to purchase tickets
please visit touchdowndiabetescom
For a complete list or more information about what Borgess has to offer please visit wellnessborgesscom Want the latest classes events and health screenings sent directly to your inbox You can also sign up for the Borgess Bulletin e-newsletter there as well
Borgess Health amp Fitness CenterTrsquoai ChiTrsquoai Chi is a series of movements done
in slow motion which produce a high
degree of balance flexibility relaxation
and coordination
Borgess Health amp Fitness Center
Tuesdays amp Thursdays September 4-
October 23 10 to 1055 am
$68 BHFC members $50 Registration
required To register please call
(269) 2268135 or (800) 8288135
or visit wellnessborgesscom
Tae Kwon Domdash Adult Youth amp Family Tae Kwon Do is a non-contact
organization that teaches people how
to defend themselves Students gain
confidence dexterity and coordination
For ages 8 and older
Borgess Health amp Fitness Center
Saturdays September 6-October 25
2 to 330 pm
Cost $50family $20individual
Registration required To register
call (269) 2268135 or (800) 8288135
or visit wellnessborgesscom
Outdoor Boot CampThis intense outdoor training includes
strength and cardio endurance with
calorie burning and fat loss Results will
be measured with a simplified fitness
test at the beginning and end of camp
Borgess Health amp Fitness Center
Mondays amp Wednesdays September 8-
October 29 530 to 630 pm
$60 BHFC members $23 Registration
required To register please call
(269) 2268135 or (800) 8288135
or visit wellnessborgesscom
First Aid with AdultPediatric CPR and AEDCovers core first aid CPR and AED
skills choking for adults infants
and children as well as child safety
and blood borne pathogens This is a
credentialed AHA Heartsaver course
Borgess Health amp Fitness Center
Saturday September 20
9 am to 330 pm
$65 Registration required Please call
(269) 2268135 or (800) 8288135 or
visit wellnessborgesscom to register
For a complete list and further information about classes at Borgess Health amp Fitness Center please visit fitnessborgesscom
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2014
2014-2015 District CalendarAugust 4 Life of an Athlete Meetings LMS aud
(600 pm HS athletes 730 pm MS athletes)August 12 Registration Day (K-12) 12 noon ndash 800 pmAugust 12 Picture Day (LHS and LMS during registration)August 26 5th Grade Orientation 800 am ndash 100 pm LMSAugust 27 Meet the Teacher (K-8)August 28 9th Grade Orientation 800 am ndash 1200 pm LHSSeptember 1 Labor DaySeptember 2 1st Day of SchoolSeptember 19 12 DayOctober 1 Count DayOctober 10 HomecomingOctober 17 12 DayNovember 4 No School Election DayNovember 14 12 DayNovember 20 12 DayNovember 21 12 DayNovember 26 - 28 No School Thanksgiving BreakDecember 5 12 DayDec22 ndash Jan 2No School Winter BreakFebruary 11 Count DayFebruary 13 12 DayFebruary 26 12 DayFebruary 27 12 DayMarch 20 12 DayApril 3 No SchoolApril 6 ndash 10No School Spring BreakMay 1 12 DayMay 25 No School Memorial DayJune 412 DayJune 512 Day Last Day of School
All 1frasl2 days are early release with schools dismissing according to the schedules below
School Day Start amp End TimesElementary Schools (grades K-4)Full Day ndash 840 am ndash 345 pm12 Day ndash 840 am ndash 1205 pmLakeview Middle School (grades 5-8)Full Day ndash 750 am ndash 300 pm12 Day ndash 750 am ndash 1115 amLakeview High School (grades 9-12)Full Day ndash 745 am ndash 250 pm12 Day ndash 745 am ndash 1120 pm
Welcome Back To SchoolWelcome Back To SchoolRegistration Information
Registration Day is Tuesday August 12 1200 noon ndash 800 pm All new andreturning students grades K-12 need to attend registration Please plan tostop by your childrsquos school that day to register himher for fall
New to the DistrictPlease contact the school your
child will attend and a staffmember will be happy to assistyou with the enrollmentprocess For information onelementary attendance bound-aries please contact theTransportation Office at 565-2491
KindergartenEligibility
Children who will turn 5 yearsold on or before October 12014 are eligible to attendkindergarten in the fall Pleasecontact your neighborhood ele-mentary school for enrollmentinformation
School Meal ProgramOnline Account Managementndash For information on manag-ing your childrsquos meal accountonline visit wwwlakeviewspartansorglunchlthttpwwwlakeviewspartansorglunch
Free and Reduced MealApplications
Lakeview School District par-ticipates in the NationalSchool Lunch and Breakfastprogram to provide free andreduced meals to childrenwith financial needApplication forms may besubmitted online atw w w L u n c h A p p c o mlthttpwwwlunchappcomApplications are also avail-able online at wwwlakeviewspartansorglunchlthttpwwwlakeviewspartansorglunchgtand in your childrsquos schooloffice Free and reducedmeal applications must berenewed each school year
2014-2015 School Meal Prices
Grades K-4 Grades 5-12 Breakfast $135 $135 Lunch $230 $240 Milk $045 $045 Reduced Breakfast $030 Reduced Lunch $040
TransportationTransportation representa-tives will be available at eachbuilding during registrationParents are asked to confirmwhether or not their child willneed bus transportation atthat time
Contact InformationSuperintendent Dave Peterson dpetersonlakeviewspartansorg 565-2400Transportation Angela Bishop abishoplakeviewspartansorg 565-2490Food Service Laura Reynolds LReynolds2lakeviewspartansorg 565-3757Child CareMary Dolbee mdolbeelakeviewspartansorg 565-2405High School PrincipalJeffrey Bohl jbohllakeviewspartansorg 565-3700Middle School Principal Mike Norstrom mnorstromlakeviewspartansorg 565-3900Minges Brook Elementary PrincipalLaura Williams lwilliamslakeviewspartansorg 565-4500Prairieview Elementary PrincipalDon Hoaglin dhoaglinlakeviewspartansorg 565-4600Riverside Elementary PrincipalDenise Myers dmyerslakeviewspartansorg 565-4700Westlake Elementary PrincipalCarol Disler cdislerlakeviewspartansorg 565-4900
Child CareLakeviewrsquos Child Care program offers before andafter school care for children in grades K-4Enrollment forms and fee information are availableon the district website atwwwlakeviewspartansorg lthttpwwwlakeviews-partansorggt lthttpwwwlakeviewspartansorggtlthttpwwwlakeviewspartansorggt and by con-tacting the Child Care Office at 565-2405 To ensure the best service possible advanced reg-istration is required
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Under the caring leadership and instruction of Battle Creek
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After graduating from one of the top universities in the
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as a member of our outstanding staff working with students to
help them understand the importance of a college education
and how they can obtain it
At Battle Creek Public Schools our students are
going places And we help them get there
The place to be the place to stay
Where are you going
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Agriculture was foremostin the minds of Calhoun
Countyrsquos settlershence the beginnings of regional fairs
which have been held forover a century and a half
The first fairs were held invarious locations in the cityuntil 1848 when theCalhoun CountyAgricultural Society reor-ganized the event and heldthe new 1849 gathering onCapital Hill (now known asthe fairgrounds) and made ita yearly event
Everyone loved the FairWheel of Fortune sideshows prize exhibits pro-duce livestock horse rac-
ing games and much moreIt became one of the mainsocial gatherings of theyear It was often the onlytime people in the morerural areas got a chance tosee old friends Balloonascensions daredevil actsall became a part of ldquoTheFairrdquo
Marshall High Schoolrsquosfirst football game wasplayed at the fairgrounds in1894 the schoolsrsquo inexperi-
enced team was defeated byOlivet College 60-0
Throughout the 1950s andthe 60s the fair grew andprospered The gradualaddition of new and biggermechanical rides demoli-tion derbies big name enter-tainers and ldquoGirlie Showsrdquoadded to the alreadyimmense entertainment ofthe countyrsquos masses Thingswere good and memorieswere made
Page 2 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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URGES YOU to SUPPORTthe Annual 4-H AUCTIONSWednesday Evening and Friday Afternoon
Wersquore proud to be part of these events and ask youto show your appreciation for these fine young
people by offering a winning bid at the auction sales
Congratulations to the Calhoun County Fairon the 166th year of this annual event
Located at1106 S KalamazooMarshall MI 49068
269-781-7100
Celebrate year 166 at the Calhoun County Fair
New to Calhoun County this year is TJ Schmidt amp Company a family owned and operat-ed Michigan-based carnival Schmidt has an established reputation for providing superiorquality shows rides games specialty foods and customer amenities Trained staff and man-agement team members will be on site to help you and your family have a fun (and safe) time
More about the Midway
Small Animal Auction is Wednesday
The 2014 Calhoun County fair celebrates 166 years of exhibiting the pride and tal-ents of county residents of all ages
Chief Phineas Pamptopee and Mackey Shogequett of the Calhoun CountyPotawatomi Tribe at the Calhoun County Fair in 1908
The 2014 Small Animal Auction is scheduled for Wednesday Aug 13 6 pm Order of saleis rabbits dairy starter calves goats poultry 4-H members count on individuals and busi-nesses to make the event a success As with Fridayrsquos Large Animal Auction the event willtake place in the covered arena
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 3
This 2014 Special Section promoting
the 166th Calhoun County Fair is
provided by these two LOCAL
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The advertising in this section makes it possible to share the information about this annual event Show your
appreciation by visiting these sponsoring businesses in the coming year
bullThe Calhoun County Fair celebrates the talents and
achievement of LOCAL PEOPLE and deserves your attendance and applause
On Friday Aug 15 the2014 Calhoun County Fairwill host one of its premiereevents the Large AnimalAuction As in years pastFridays sale will see the par-ticipation of hundreds of buy-ers viewers 4-H membersand livestock exhibitors
Held in the covered arenaorder of sale is beef swinesheep
Large animal auction beginsat 11 am Friday Aug 15
In mid-August CalhounCounty is treated to its annu-al fair For 166 years 4-Hmembers carousel ridersand area neighbors haveturned the fairgrounds into acolorful magical place
Kicking-off the yearly cel-ebration is the CalhounCounty Fair King and QueenContest The fun begins at 1pm Sunday Aug 10 in thegrandstand
The 2013 Fair King and Queen and court Who will be crowned this year
Calhoun CountyFair begins withselection of royalty
SJO motocross comes to the grandstand on Thursday Aug14 at 6 pm Spectators can enjoy motorcycles racing overmounds of dirt providing all the actionthe thrills and spillsof racing
Itrsquos a bird --itrsquos a plane --
itrsquos motocross
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The roar of mightyengines thundering hoovesthe shiny Midway and the
sounds of entertainmentcoming from various stageson the grounds are all part of
the fun of the fair Fairgoerslove their annual departurefrom the daily routine andfeel deprived if any of thesethings are missing
Giving all of this meaninghowever are the hundreds of4-H club members for whomthe annual county fair repre-sents the accomplishment ofclearly defined goalsworked toward over many
months During Fair Week 2014
as you watch the 4-Hers atthe fair you will see a spe-cial maturity on their facesone that reflects their know-ing theyrsquove done their best
4-H Creed
I pledge
My Head to clearer thinkingMy Heart to greater loyaltyMy Hands to larger service andMy Health to better livingFor my club my communitymy country and my world
4-H is at the Heart of the fairPage 4 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Congratulations to the Fair and4-H Kids for 166 Years
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Each year hundreds ofsubmissions from non-live-stock 4-H clubs aroundCalhoun County are judgedand displayed during theannual county fair
4-H club members workall year learning how to cre-ate projects to submit to thefair - photography horticul-ture sewing knitting foodpreparation - visitors neverknow what theyrsquoll see duringFair Week
Before the fair beginsyouth turn in entry forms tothe fair staff who then trans-mits this information to the
4-H Extension Service whichproduces guidelines for thejudges The Extension officelines up the judges with helpfrom the various 4-H clubsuperintendents
On the first Saturday of thefair all the projects are linedup on tables in the coveredarena where they are judgedEach entry is accompaniedby a records notebook eachmember is required to submitwhich includes a marketingplan for the item
Before judging volunteerswork in the Boys amp GirlsBuilding to measure out the
space for their clubsrsquo boothand prepared the area toreceive the membersrsquo proj-ects
After judging each clubtakes its projects to the Boysamp Girls Building and sets upits booth The booth is thenjudged based on a 4-H clubrsquoschosen theme and skill ofexecution
Projects are on displayduring Fair Week to thedelight of parents grandpar-ents and friends of clubmembers
Lena Yaudes Boys amp GirlsBuilding filled with 4-H projects
4-H display booths in the Boys amp Girls Building are judged for originality and design
The Show of Championsbegins at noon the lastSaturday of fair Aug 16 inthe covered arena 2014 4-Hwinners will show rabbitspoultry cavy horses swinedairy starter calves beefgoats dogs and sheep
Championsto showtheir work
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 5
There are three storiesabout where the first demoli-tion derby was held IslipRaceway (Long Island NewYork) Hales CornerRaceway (Hales CornerWisconsin) and an unnamedtown in Ohio
The first story is that in1958 Larry Mendelsohn a28-year stock car drivernoticed that the most cheer-ing and excitement fromcrowds happened when carscrashed Using this informa-tion held the first demoli-tion derby a few years later atIslip Raceway
The New Jersey track con-tinued to hold demos andbeginning in 1962 was fea-tured on ABCs Wide Worldof Sports almost weekly untilthe mid-lsquo70s Within a fewyears the craze swept thecountry becoming a stapleof nearly every county fair
Another story is that HalesCorner Raceway had demosyears prior to IslipAccording to legend CrazyJim Groh of Milwaukeehad a few too many cars onhis dealership lot So he got afew people to drive them as apromotion Many localsclaim that they had demos inthe lsquo50s but actual proof hasnot been found
The only evidence trackeddown would be back-to-backstories on Happy Days tele-vision episodes 64 65 66These episodes Fonzieloves Pinkie Part 1 2 3show demolition derbies inMilwaukee
The last account is that an
unnamed town in Ohio was ascene of road rage gone wildin the mid-rsquo50s Two carscollided at a busy intersec-tion and both continued tobattle it out drawing a hugecrowd to the scene Thisstory however fails to evenname a town or date andonly gets some credibility
because Ohio is a Mecca fordemolition derbies
All of these stories proba-bly fall in the urban mythcategory There were surelyother demos held around thecountry during the same timeperiod but were not officiallyrecognized(Source Schutte Racing Team)
Endro car racing returns to the Calhoun County Fairgrounds on Wednesday Aug13 The race begins at 7 pm in the grandstand
Page 6 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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GOOD LUCK TO ALL EXHIBITORSAT THE 2014 YOUTH FAIR
The history of the demo derby
Demolition Derby isan Aug 16 highlight
Twisted metal smoke anddestruction are coming to theCalhoun County Fair whenthe Aug 16 DemolitionDerby rolls into town Thisis your best chance to safelywitness the organized chaosof multiple car crashes
With strict rules and regu-lations in place the exhila-rating pandemonium of thederby is very safe for thedrivers making it one of themost unique spectacles inmotorsports
While rules vary from
event to event the typicaldemolition derby consists offive or more drivers compet-ing by deliberately rammingtheir vehicles into one anoth-er The last driver whosevehicle is still operational isthe winner
Enduro cars race to thefairgrounds for second year
Enduro car racing is aninexpensive type of automo-bile racing that takes itsname from endurance rac-ing since it consists of hun-dreds of laps around a desig-nated track
Enduro racing involvesstock-based cars that havehad their interior and side orrear windows removed butare mostly stock mechanical-ly A driver is disqualified ifthe post-race inspection findsthat hisher auto has hadmajor racing enhancements
This type of race is often
divided into two classes big-car and small-car Big-carraces feature full-size carswith larger 6- and 8-cylinderengines while small-carraces feature mid-size to sub-compact 4-cylinder makesand models
The races which are oftenlong ones usually occur atthe amateur level The carsoften take up most of thewidth of the track as theybegin from a standing start Itis common for races to behundreds of laps or morethan 50 miles long
Races rarely are canceledbecause of bad weather Therace is not stopped except foran emergency or if the trackis completely blocked When an auto breaks downthe race is temporarily haltedto move the driver to safetyThe car is left in its positionon the racing surface and itbecomes an obstacle aroundwhich the remaining driversmust maneuver Often thefastest car is not the winnerrather longevity is the key towinning
The bouncing of cars off one another was very popular in the 1950s and remainsso to this day -- especially during Fair Week This yearrsquos event begins at 630 pmSaturday Aug 16
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Peddle Pulls and Racestake place on Saturday Aug16 on the Houston SchoolActivity Pad Registrationbegins at 9 am the check-ered flag drops at 10 am
Peddle yourway to fair funon Aug 16
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 7
The Old Maple GroveChurch located on theCalhoun County Fairgroundswill be filled with music dur-ing Fair Week 2014Originally located in EckfordTownship where it was builtbetween April 1900 andMarch 1901 the buildingwas abandoned and in disre-pair after a new church wasbuilt on the same property inthe early 1980s
By the summer of 2006the original structure wasscheduled for demolition tomake way for a parking lotIn February of that year thecongregation donated theoriginal structure to theCalhoun County Agriculturaland Industrial Society onbehalf of the Old MapleGrove Church PreservationCommittee The purpose ofthe committee was to save
the building and relocate it tothe Calhoun CountyFairgrounds
Hours of fundraisers anddonated labor and supplieshave resulted in a successful-ly preserved church hasadded an additional venuefor events at the fairgroundincluded non-denominalchurch services weddingsan annual Christmas pro-gram and events during FairWeek
The church will be open dur-ing fair week
The schedule isSunday Aug 10 Church service hosted by
the Maple Grove Church630 pm
Monday Aug 11To Be Announced
Tuesday Aug 12Dennis Wintersteen and
the Wayward Wind Band630 pm
Wednesday Aug 13St Joe River Boys
630 pmThursday Aug 14Fredonia Holiness Church
singers with Doug DamonFriday Aug 15Marshall Area Garden
Club Small Standard FlowerShow ldquoA Wedding toRememberrdquo 230- 9 pm
Saturday Aug 16Flower show continues
from 10 am to 9 pm
Congratulations to the 165th
Calhoun County
Fair
Congratulations to the 166th
Calhoun County
Fair
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Old Maple Grove Church will be open during the 2014 Calhoun County Fair
Old Maple Grove Church to befilled with music during Fair Week
Paradekicks-off
166th fairAfter a year of preparation
by youth and adults alike the166th Calhoun County Fairgets underway at noon onSunday Aug 10 with theannual parade Antique carswill take the track along withantique tractors Some partic-ipants will ride horses otherswill have their steeds pull awagon or a cart
Prior to the paradersquos step-ping-off members ofAmerican Legion Post 79will post the colors
Jason P RapeljeFinancial Advisor424 E Michigan Ave Marshall MI 49068269-781-4516
Scott L Evans AAMSFinancial Advisor207 W Michigan Ave Marshall MI 49068269-781-5305
Page 8 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
The Calhoun County FairBoard recently presented the2014 Volunteer of the YearAward to Bud Moe Bud hasbeen a participant volunteerand supporter of the CalhounCounty Fair for approxi-mately 40 years In 2004 hewas named a lifetime CCAISmember Bud volunteers numeroushours not only during fairweek but also lends a helpinghand throughout the year toensure that any event occur-ring on the fairgrounds runssmoothly
In his early years of volun-teering for the fair Budowned his towing serviceBudrsquos Wrecker ServiceDuring that time Bud madesure his wreckers and crewswere on site for the demoli-tion derby to tow the dis-abled cars off the track Healso would bring in wreckedcars for stunt car acts
Now during Fair WeekBud uses golf carts to helpmobility-impaired patronsget where they need to goWhen not transporting fairvisitors he can be founddelivering supplies to vari-ous vendors
For many years Budserved as a trustee on theCalhoun County Fair Board
On a tractor (Relay forLife tram driver) on a golf-cart (fair time) or on thestreet Bud Moe has the
Calhoun County Fairgrounds on his mind and in his heart
Come to the Calhoun CountyWersquore Proud to be a MAJOR SPONSOR
Located in the center of
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EXHIBITORSTake lots of photos of your projects and bring in your film or digital cards and make souvenier prints for you and your auction buyers Use our quality Kodak PRINT MAKERfor instant photo printing
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Fair fun begins Saturday Aug 9The 2014 Calhoun County Fair begins Saturday Aug 9 That day the Calhoun County
Yesteryears Antique Tractor Club will hold its 19th annual Antique Tractor Pull This crowd-favorite free event takes place in the grandstand For those wanting a closer look at theseantique treasures the club will have a display during the fair
Bud Moe volunteered for the 2014 Relay for Life-Calhoun County East at the fairgrounds
Fair board recognizes Bud Moe
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The Marshall Area GardenClub is partnering with theOld Maple Grove Church tohost ldquoA Wedding ToRemember Small StandardFloral Showrdquo in the churchfrom 230 to 9 pm onFriday Aug 15 and from 10am to 9 pm SaturdayAug 16 Marlene Glotfeltyis the flower show co-chairwith Shirley Clutter Theshow will be judged by twopanels of three judges
There will be 19 exhibitsat the show in both the sanc-tuary of the church and in thebasement social hallDisplays all made fromfresh or dried plant materialswill be judged in three divi-sions Division 1-Horticulture and Division II-Design and Division III-Artistic Crafts Division I Horticulture
Class 1 - AnnualsThree stems Cut speci-
mens 6-18 inches tallClass 2- Perennials and
Biennials Cut specimens 6-18 inches tall
Class 3- Collections Eachcollection must consist of aminimum of five differentcut specimens One stemexhibited in individual con-tainers Each specimen indi-vidually named Spaceallowed for collection is 30 x
24 inchesClass 4- Arboreal (narrow
leaved evergreens)Minimum of 18 inches andno more than 30 inches
Class 5- Bulbs Cormsand Tubers One stem percontainer
Class 6- Hosta FoliageOne stem per container
Division II Design Class 1 - ldquoWith These
Flowersrdquo Designerrsquos choiceof design suitable for achurch farm waterfront orwoodland wedding ceremo-ny Underlay requiredPedestal size to be deter-mined Fresh andor driedplant material Fourexhibits
Class 2- ldquoLove is in theAirrdquo A hanging design Type1 A non-kinetic design to behung A 14-inch wreath ofall fresh andor dried plantmaterial Four exhibits
Class 3 - ldquoHeavenlyFlowers At The Churchrdquo Ahanging design Type 1 Anon-kinetic design to behung at the pew end in thechurch All fresh plant mate-rial Four exhibits
Division III Artistic CraftsClass 1 - ldquoGoing to the
Chapelrdquo Bridal bouquet offresh andor dried plantmaterial to be staged in acontainer for elevation of
bouquet Four exhibitsClass 2- ldquoEverlasting
Loverdquo Wedding slipper dec-orated with all dried plantmaterial Three exhibits
Plants on the MichiganGarden Plant List and theState Conservation List cannot be used unless grown bythe exhibitor and so noted ona 3rdquo x 5rdquo card with the exhib-it
The design classes areopen to other MichiganGarden Club members aswell as Marshall AreaGarden Club members Thehorticulture classes are opento the public
Advanced registration isrequired for all design class-es and for all collections
Judging is Friday Aug 15from 11 am to 130 pmOnly clerks and chairmen arepermitted in the show are atthis time
Vintage wedding gownsfrom the 1950s 1960s and1990s will be included in theshow as well as wedding-themed quilts
ldquoOnce you exhibit youlearn all the things you maynot have already knownabout a certain plant This isthe first time the garden clubhas held a flower show inOld Maple Grove ChurchWe were inspired to have our
show here after I saw one inan old renovated court-houserdquo said Glotfelty
For more information onthe show call 269-781-7897
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 9
Stop in and say ldquoHirdquo
See you at the
166TH CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Visit our special display for new
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Take a drive out to Ceresco and follow the signs forldquoTemptations II Sweet Corn Irsquoll be selling on my frontlawn and can usually deliver quantity buys STOP OUT AND Pick-up the TASTE of SUMMER
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We also will be selling freshly picked corn at Oertherrsquos
Delivering Fresh Corn Dailyfrom the heart of Fredonia Township
Marshall Area Garden Club to hostflower show at Old Maple Grove Church
AT RIGHT MarshallArea Garden Club mem-ber Marlene Glotfelty leftand Old Maple GroveChurch Committee mem-ber Margaret Taylor dis-cuss the upcoming ldquoAWedding to RememberFlower Showrdquo to be held atthe church Aug 15 16
McDonaldrsquos Restaurantspresents Kidsrsquo Day 2014 onTuesday Aug 12
That day kids can enterthe WIN 985 Frog JumpingContest at 1030 pm
Other highlights of the166th Calhoun County Fair(just for kids) are
Bike Give Aways on theCommunity Stage
bullTuesday Aug 12 1 pmbullSaturday Aug 16 2 pmRegistration for the 2012
Peddle Pulls and Racesbegins at 9 am SaturdayAug 16 Race time is 10am
The 4-H barns offer aplace for kids to see closeup dairy and beef cattlesheep goats horses poultryrabbits and swine
Other exhibits includehorticulture floriculturebaked and canned goodsneedlework creative artsand antiques Judging starts
Saturday Aug 9 and runs through Saturday Aug 16
Page 12 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Mud bogging (also knownas mud racing mud runningmud drags or mudding) is aform of off-road motorsportpopular in Canada and theUnited States in which thegoal is to drive a vehiclethrough a pit of mud of a setlength
Winners are determined bythe distance traveled throughthe pit However if severalvehicles are able to travel the
entire length the time takento traverse the pit will deter-mine the winner Typicallyvehicles competing are four-wheel drives The motorsport is overseen by sanc-tioning bodies like theAmerican Mud RacingAssociation and theNational Mud RacingOrganization (NMRO) thatoversee each class developand maintain the relationship
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Chuckwagon racing is anequestrian rodeo sport inwhich drivers in a chuck-wagon led by a team of hors-es race around a track
This team event is led by adriver who commands ateam of horses pulling thechuckwagon and is support-ed by two or four outriderseach racing individual thor-oughbred horses that followthe chuckwagon Each race typically involves
three or four teams andbegins with the outridersbreaking camp by tossingtwo tent poles (with four out-riders only) and a barrel rep-resenting a camp stove intothe back of their wagonbefore climbing in them-selves and holding on fordear life as the wagon com-pletes a figure eight aroundtwo barrels before circling arace track
The first wagon to cross
the finish line typically winsalthough various time penal-ties are handed out for infrac-tions such as a barrel beingknocked over a tent pole orstove is not loaded or wagoninterference
The event has become acrowd favorite at theCalhoun County Fair Thisfree event takes place begin-ning at 10 am onWednesday Aug 13 in thegrandstand
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 13
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Chuckwagon racing ridesinto the Calhoun County Fair
Page 16 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Calhoun County Fair is steeped in historyThe Calhoun County fair-
grounds located on CapitalHill is home to Michigansoldest fair and boasts the old-est fair building in the stateFloral Hall
The fairgrounds werefounded in 1848 and featuremore than 45 acres of grassyshaded grounds and pavedstreets One hundred year oldoaks beautiful landscaping a2400-seat grandstand enter-tainment center and campingfacilities help make the fair-grounds an excellent place tocelebrate Michigans oldestcounty fair and other excit-ing events
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day as oneof Michigans foremost agri-cultural attractions Between1839 and 1847 the Fair washeld in various locationsthroughout the county Butin 1848 the fairgrounds inMarshall became the perma-nent home for the CalhounCounty Fair which has beenheld here ever since
Floral Hall the oldestbuilding on the fairgroundsand the oldest fair building inthe state was constructed in1860 in the popular octagon
style of the time The wingswere added at later datesDesigned originally for thedisplay of flowers and farmproduce the building stillplays a major role at thestates oldest county fair
One becomes the ldquooldestcontinually operating fairrdquo inthe state of Michigan bydoing things people enjoyand developing an army ofsupportive and skilled volun-teers
The ldquoheartbeat of theCalhoun County Fairrdquo is itsvolunteer force The fair isan enormous undertakingwith a physical plant with 20different buildings to main-tain and upgrade and at least60 acres to landscape andmow
The fair board looks backwith pride at all the wonder-ful memories attributable tothe ldquofair historyrdquo It also rec-ognizes the enormousresponsibly it owes the com-munity as stewards of thepresent and future genera-tion of fair participants
Presently the CalhounCounty Fairgrounds propertydraws in excess of 100000visitors a year Add to thatthe vendors special events
agricultural and industrialdisplays and you get the realimpact of the association
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day asone of Michigans foremostagricultural attractions
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Michiganrsquos oldest fair building Floral Hall was built in 1861 for the sum of $590 Itfeatures an unusual design consisting of an octagon center rotunda with four rectan-gular wings branching out in each direction
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 17
The 4-H program hastouched and in many casesshaped the lives of thou-sands of Calhoun Countyresidents
4-H got its start nationallyin 1902 in Iowa and Ohioand came to Michigan - toMuskegon and Mason coun-ties - in 1908
Records indicate the first4-H director in CalhounCounty was Charles EAckley who served on atemporary basis in 1917again in 1918 and then on aregular basis from 1921-22Other early temporary direc-tors whose stints overlappedto varying degrees wereLucia Converse FrankDavis Margaret Hutty EdithGabriel and H F Herrod
William C Boman heldthe position from 1922-25E C Sackrider from 1925-28 and Ruth K Sackrider in
1929-30 Alice Osborn Bateswas director from 1931-35prior to the arrival of B EHenry in 1936
Michigans 4-H programbegan with boys corn clubsOver the next 30 years the 4-
H movement gave rise tosheep poultry canning cakebaking and livestock clubsas well These clubs wereeventually linked to theNational CooperativeExtension Service system
which was formed in 1914under the leadership of theU S Department ofAgriculture
To see 4-H in action visitthe 2014 Calhoun CountyFair
Selecting rides that arefun but not too scary ridingsafely and letting the kidsride alone or not are just afew things to think aboutwhen looking forward to the2014 Calhoun County Fair
ldquoCarnival rides inMichigan are held to thehighest safety standards tokeep riders safe while enjoy-ing the roller coasters andwater slidesrdquo saidDepartment of Licensing andRegulatory Affairs (LARA)Deputy Director ShellyEdgerton ldquoWe ask riders todo their part and rememberlsquosafety firstrsquo Read and fol-low all of the ride rules andrestrictions and use all thesafety equipment providedbecause even one injury isone too manyrdquo
Edgerton emphasized thatif your child is too youngtoo small or afraid to ridealone either skip the ridealtogether or make sure yourchild is accompanied by aresponsible adult Kidsbetween the ages of sevenand 12 account for nearly a
third of all ride accidentsParents should make suretheir kids understand saferide behavior
To reduce the chance ofinjury for all ages and stillenjoy the ride LARA offersthese tipsbullRead and obey all postedrules and restrictionsbullFollow all verbal instruc-tions given by ride operatorsor provided by recordedannouncementsbullMake sure the ride is appro-priate for the rider
bullPay attention to rideh e i g h t w e i g h t m e d i c a lrestrictions If you have anypre-existing medical condi-tions check with your doctorbefore riding thrill rides
bullSecurely latch seat beltsshoulder harness and lapbars Hold on to handrailsuse grab bars
bullKeep hands arms legsand feet inside the ride at alltimes Do not ride with handsin the air Secure loose hairclothing and belongings
bullStay in the ldquolocked andloadedrdquo position for theentire ride Never stand upon a ride
bullAdults should never seat achild on their lap unless rideoperators indicate itrsquos safe todo so
bullNever ride when exces-sively tired or while underthe influence of alcohol ordrugs
bullReport any unsafe behav-ior or conditions on a ride to
a ride supervisor or managerimmediately
bullReport injuries to a ridesupervisor They will assistthe injured and report theinjury to LARA
Contact LARA at 517-241-9202 for more informa-tion
Stay safe have funon the carnival rides
History of 4-H programs
Veteransrsquo Dayis Monday
of fair weekOn Monday Aug 11 all veterans of the United States armed
forces will be admitted to the Calhoun County Fair for freeOn behalf of many it is the fair organizersrsquo way of sayingldquothank yourdquo
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2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 19
By Kathy Fisher4-H Program Coordinator
Calhoun County
As the Calhoun CountyFair kicks off next weekhundreds of county 4-Hmembers and volunteers areheaded to the fair to show offtheir projects and skillsWhile the week is the culmi-nation of a year of hard workfor some 4-H offers manyunique opportunities notseen at fair So whetheryoursquore a young person or anadult who has time to give asa volunteer why not join theclub
A program of MichiganState University (MSU)Extension Michigan 4-H isthe largest youth develop-ment program in the stateEach year the program pro-vides more than 200000young people with opportu-nities to explore new inter-ests gain new knowledgeenhance their expertise anddiscover their passion whileteaching valuable life skillsthat prepare youth for thefuture
In Calhoun County 806youth are actively engaged in4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Though tra-ditionally seen as a programfor youth with livestocktoday 4-H has so much moreto offer As a year-roundyouth development programyouth will have the opportu-nity to be engaged in funeducational experiences thathelp them learn valuable lifeskills throughout the entireyear Opportunities for 4-Hrsquoersinclude arts and craftssewing food and nutritiongardening leadership shoot-ing sports livestock andmuch more
No matter what kidschoose all the 4-H projectshelp members learn to exem-plify the four Hrsquos headheart hands and health Theylearn to use their head tomake sound decisions setgoals and stick with them aswell as to develop practical
skills needed to lead a pro-ductive and fulfilling life
Using their heart youthlearn to act with integrity andaccountability and help oth-ers to become their best Their hands are used to putthe needs of their communitybefore their own as theyserve others and they learnabout health by developingskills and knowledge toactively take care of theirminds and bodies
With these skills there isno limit to what youth can dowith 4-H Leadership oppor-tunities within the club offerthem the chance to try outskills while mentoring ayounger member that is newto the group will allow mem-bers to become a teacherthemselves In addition tocounty programs statewide4-H programs such asExploration Days giveyouth the chance to meetother 4-Hrsquoers from aroundthe state and experience whatlife on a college campus islike
Helping to make this pos-sible for 4-Hrsquoers in our owncommunity and across thestate are caring volunteerswho give their time and tal-ents to lend a hand provideguidance and answer lifersquoslittle questions along theway In Calhoun Countymore than 300 volunteersgive their time each yearwith 176 actively involved inmentoring youth through a 4-H club Though the impactof these volunteers is greatthe need for additional 4-Hvolunteers is mounting Witha goal of reaching 20 percentof Michiganrsquos youth through4-H by the year 2020 morevolunteers will be key
If you want to make animpact on the next genera-tion becoming a CalhounCounty 4-H volunteer is oneof the best ways you can dothat You donrsquot have to be aparent or even related to a 4-Hrsquoer to get involved Anyonecan volunteer and itrsquos a greatopportunity to make yourmark on the next generation
Interested volunteers cangive their time in a variety ofways 4-H programs rangefrom animal science tocareer preparation clothingand textiles to science andtechnology or performingarts to youth entrepreneur-ship Whether yoursquove got anhour to give or want to makea year-long commitmenttherersquos a 4-H volunteeropportunity waiting for youLead a club chaperone anevent offer a skills trainingbecome a mentor teach aworkshop or whateverstrikes your interest there isno limit to the ways you canvolunteer your time
Whether you want to helpmake 4-Hersrsquo dreams cometrue as a 4-H volunteer orjoin the club yourself as a 4-H member all of these expe-riences and more can beyours just by joining
Calhoun County 4-H Learn more about how you
can get involved by visiting4hmsuemsuedu or by call-ing me at the CalhounCounty MSU Extensionoffice 269-781-0784
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In Calhoun County 806 youth are actively engaged in 4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Not only at fair time but year-round youth have opportunity toengage in fun educational experiences Pictured here are students in a past sessionof 4-H Albion Creative
Join 4-H and be mentor for tomorrowrsquos leaders
Devin Willis of Homer is one of the hundreds of 4-Hrsquoers who has participated in the annual CalhounCounty Fair Beginning Saturday Aug 9 current clubmembers and volunteers will head to the fairgrounds toshow off their projects and skills CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Neighborhood Planning Councils (NPCs) are resident-based groups that serve an important and specific purpose in our community The purpose of Neighborhood Planning Councils is to provide a forum to inform and discuss with neighborhood residents and representatives of the City staff and City Commissioners issues and concerns of that neighborhood Generally the City informs the NPC of facts and potential results of pending decisions opportunities or other changes The NPC discusses and decides what if any recommendations it would like to make or strategies they would like to develop
These meetings are all open to the public who may attend and offer suggestions about resolving certain matters of interest in the neighborhood Any person who lives or owns property in a Council area or has demonstrable or substantial interest (ie works in) within the defined boundaries of the Council area may request to be considered for membership on their NPC Board
Anyone wanting to join an NPC should give his or her name to the chairperson of the Council Attendance as a potential member is encouraged prior to recommendation by the NPC for membership His or her name is submitted to the City Commission for official appointment
Each NPC has a regularly scheduled meeting date each month Meetings are held in the evenings and run one to two hours in length Questions about Neighborhood Planning Councils meeting locations or membership may be directed to the City of Battle Creek 966-3348
NPC meeting minutes are available online at httpwwwbattlecreekmigovCity_GovernmentBoards_and_CommissionsMinutes__Agendas_and_Notices_Archiveshtm
Neighborhood Planning Council Recent DiscussionsUpcoming Events Regular Meeting DatesTimes
NPC1 ndash Post Franklin
Contact Diana QuiggEmail Dianaquiggyahoocom
Telephone 2699648728
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 4 2014
Community Action Board Room
175 Main Street
1st Thursday at 700 pm
NPC2 ndash North Central
Contact Sam GrayEmail sgray9959gmailcom
Telephone 2692090293
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 8 2014
Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
47 N Washington Avenue
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC3 ndash Central
Contact Gloria MansfieldEmail NA
Telephone 2699652050
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting
New NPC boundaries
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 14 2014
Michigan Tile amp Carpet Community Room
99 E Columbia Avenue
2nd Thursday at 700 pm
NPC4 ndash FremontMcKinleyVerona
Contact John HenninkEmail Neighborhoodpc4gmailcom
Telephone 2699863944
Vice Chair Kaytee FarisEmail kayteefarisgmailcom
Telephone 7343306236
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 20 2014
First Congregational Church - (Inside
Court Yard)
145 Capital Avenue NE
3rd Wednesday at 700 pm
NPC5 ndash Urbandale
Contact Robert WhitfieldEmail lordstrong68comcastnet
Telephone 2692459708
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 11 2014
Christ United Methodist Church
65 N Bedford Road
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC9 ndash Rural Southwest
Contact Linda MorrisEmail lindad49015yahoocom
Telephone 2699793358
bull No meeting in August (unless there is an
issue that requires a special meeting)
bull Guest Presentation Christopher Lussier
or Helen Guzzo CDBG Program
bull Mayor Dave Walters will be signing a
Proclamation declaring September 22
2014 as ldquoKINDNESS DAYrdquo
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 9 2014
Southside Bible Church
4515 Beckley Road
2nd Tuesday at 630 pm
NPC10 ndash WestlakePrairieview
Contact Jeff KotelesEmail kotelesjmichigangov
Telephone 2699637096
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 25 2014
First Assembly of God Church
800 S 24th Street
4th Monday at 700 pm
NPC11 ndash MingesRiverside
Contact Randall ChamplinEmail Randall_Champlinsbcglobalnet
Telephone 2692747093
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting in
September New NPC boundaries
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 24 2014
Riverside Elementary School Library
650 Riverside Drive
4th Wednesday at 700 pm
Public Service Announcement Provided by Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
Neighborhood Planning Council Updates August 7 2014
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2014
2014-2015 District CalendarAugust 4 Life of an Athlete Meetings LMS aud
(600 pm HS athletes 730 pm MS athletes)August 12 Registration Day (K-12) 12 noon ndash 800 pmAugust 12 Picture Day (LHS and LMS during registration)August 26 5th Grade Orientation 800 am ndash 100 pm LMSAugust 27 Meet the Teacher (K-8)August 28 9th Grade Orientation 800 am ndash 1200 pm LHSSeptember 1 Labor DaySeptember 2 1st Day of SchoolSeptember 19 12 DayOctober 1 Count DayOctober 10 HomecomingOctober 17 12 DayNovember 4 No School Election DayNovember 14 12 DayNovember 20 12 DayNovember 21 12 DayNovember 26 - 28 No School Thanksgiving BreakDecember 5 12 DayDec22 ndash Jan 2No School Winter BreakFebruary 11 Count DayFebruary 13 12 DayFebruary 26 12 DayFebruary 27 12 DayMarch 20 12 DayApril 3 No SchoolApril 6 ndash 10No School Spring BreakMay 1 12 DayMay 25 No School Memorial DayJune 412 DayJune 512 Day Last Day of School
All 1frasl2 days are early release with schools dismissing according to the schedules below
School Day Start amp End TimesElementary Schools (grades K-4)Full Day ndash 840 am ndash 345 pm12 Day ndash 840 am ndash 1205 pmLakeview Middle School (grades 5-8)Full Day ndash 750 am ndash 300 pm12 Day ndash 750 am ndash 1115 amLakeview High School (grades 9-12)Full Day ndash 745 am ndash 250 pm12 Day ndash 745 am ndash 1120 pm
Welcome Back To SchoolWelcome Back To SchoolRegistration Information
Registration Day is Tuesday August 12 1200 noon ndash 800 pm All new andreturning students grades K-12 need to attend registration Please plan tostop by your childrsquos school that day to register himher for fall
New to the DistrictPlease contact the school your
child will attend and a staffmember will be happy to assistyou with the enrollmentprocess For information onelementary attendance bound-aries please contact theTransportation Office at 565-2491
KindergartenEligibility
Children who will turn 5 yearsold on or before October 12014 are eligible to attendkindergarten in the fall Pleasecontact your neighborhood ele-mentary school for enrollmentinformation
School Meal ProgramOnline Account Managementndash For information on manag-ing your childrsquos meal accountonline visit wwwlakeviewspartansorglunchlthttpwwwlakeviewspartansorglunch
Free and Reduced MealApplications
Lakeview School District par-ticipates in the NationalSchool Lunch and Breakfastprogram to provide free andreduced meals to childrenwith financial needApplication forms may besubmitted online atw w w L u n c h A p p c o mlthttpwwwlunchappcomApplications are also avail-able online at wwwlakeviewspartansorglunchlthttpwwwlakeviewspartansorglunchgtand in your childrsquos schooloffice Free and reducedmeal applications must berenewed each school year
2014-2015 School Meal Prices
Grades K-4 Grades 5-12 Breakfast $135 $135 Lunch $230 $240 Milk $045 $045 Reduced Breakfast $030 Reduced Lunch $040
TransportationTransportation representa-tives will be available at eachbuilding during registrationParents are asked to confirmwhether or not their child willneed bus transportation atthat time
Contact InformationSuperintendent Dave Peterson dpetersonlakeviewspartansorg 565-2400Transportation Angela Bishop abishoplakeviewspartansorg 565-2490Food Service Laura Reynolds LReynolds2lakeviewspartansorg 565-3757Child CareMary Dolbee mdolbeelakeviewspartansorg 565-2405High School PrincipalJeffrey Bohl jbohllakeviewspartansorg 565-3700Middle School Principal Mike Norstrom mnorstromlakeviewspartansorg 565-3900Minges Brook Elementary PrincipalLaura Williams lwilliamslakeviewspartansorg 565-4500Prairieview Elementary PrincipalDon Hoaglin dhoaglinlakeviewspartansorg 565-4600Riverside Elementary PrincipalDenise Myers dmyerslakeviewspartansorg 565-4700Westlake Elementary PrincipalCarol Disler cdislerlakeviewspartansorg 565-4900
Child CareLakeviewrsquos Child Care program offers before andafter school care for children in grades K-4Enrollment forms and fee information are availableon the district website atwwwlakeviewspartansorg lthttpwwwlakeviews-partansorggt lthttpwwwlakeviewspartansorggtlthttpwwwlakeviewspartansorggt and by con-tacting the Child Care Office at 565-2405 To ensure the best service possible advanced reg-istration is required
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For more information call (269) 660-5821
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A 2005 graduate of Battle Creek Central Terry is an
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Under the caring leadership and instruction of Battle Creek
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and inspiration to follow his dreams His high school counselor
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consider attending the University of Michigan And he did
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After graduating from one of the top universities in the
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as a member of our outstanding staff working with students to
help them understand the importance of a college education
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The place to be the place to stay
Where are you going
Terry Burlesonmdash
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2014
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whether their homework isdone
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Having ongoing conversationswith your child can help build ahealthy supportive relationship
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Tips for Talking With Your Child
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Special section provided by these two local publications
Agriculture was foremostin the minds of Calhoun
Countyrsquos settlershence the beginnings of regional fairs
which have been held forover a century and a half
The first fairs were held invarious locations in the cityuntil 1848 when theCalhoun CountyAgricultural Society reor-ganized the event and heldthe new 1849 gathering onCapital Hill (now known asthe fairgrounds) and made ita yearly event
Everyone loved the FairWheel of Fortune sideshows prize exhibits pro-duce livestock horse rac-
ing games and much moreIt became one of the mainsocial gatherings of theyear It was often the onlytime people in the morerural areas got a chance tosee old friends Balloonascensions daredevil actsall became a part of ldquoTheFairrdquo
Marshall High Schoolrsquosfirst football game wasplayed at the fairgrounds in1894 the schoolsrsquo inexperi-
enced team was defeated byOlivet College 60-0
Throughout the 1950s andthe 60s the fair grew andprospered The gradualaddition of new and biggermechanical rides demoli-tion derbies big name enter-tainers and ldquoGirlie Showsrdquoadded to the alreadyimmense entertainment ofthe countyrsquos masses Thingswere good and memorieswere made
Page 2 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Verona Rd
Michigan Ave
15 Mile Rd
O
1-12 miles west of Marshall
(EBT orBridgeCards
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1-12 miles west of Marshall bull Hours 9am - 6pm Daily
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URGES YOU to SUPPORTthe Annual 4-H AUCTIONSWednesday Evening and Friday Afternoon
Wersquore proud to be part of these events and ask youto show your appreciation for these fine young
people by offering a winning bid at the auction sales
Congratulations to the Calhoun County Fairon the 166th year of this annual event
Located at1106 S KalamazooMarshall MI 49068
269-781-7100
Celebrate year 166 at the Calhoun County Fair
New to Calhoun County this year is TJ Schmidt amp Company a family owned and operat-ed Michigan-based carnival Schmidt has an established reputation for providing superiorquality shows rides games specialty foods and customer amenities Trained staff and man-agement team members will be on site to help you and your family have a fun (and safe) time
More about the Midway
Small Animal Auction is Wednesday
The 2014 Calhoun County fair celebrates 166 years of exhibiting the pride and tal-ents of county residents of all ages
Chief Phineas Pamptopee and Mackey Shogequett of the Calhoun CountyPotawatomi Tribe at the Calhoun County Fair in 1908
The 2014 Small Animal Auction is scheduled for Wednesday Aug 13 6 pm Order of saleis rabbits dairy starter calves goats poultry 4-H members count on individuals and busi-nesses to make the event a success As with Fridayrsquos Large Animal Auction the event willtake place in the covered arena
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 3
This 2014 Special Section promoting
the 166th Calhoun County Fair is
provided by these two LOCAL
J-Ad Graphics publications
The advertising in this section makes it possible to share the information about this annual event Show your
appreciation by visiting these sponsoring businesses in the coming year
bullThe Calhoun County Fair celebrates the talents and
achievement of LOCAL PEOPLE and deserves your attendance and applause
On Friday Aug 15 the2014 Calhoun County Fairwill host one of its premiereevents the Large AnimalAuction As in years pastFridays sale will see the par-ticipation of hundreds of buy-ers viewers 4-H membersand livestock exhibitors
Held in the covered arenaorder of sale is beef swinesheep
Large animal auction beginsat 11 am Friday Aug 15
In mid-August CalhounCounty is treated to its annu-al fair For 166 years 4-Hmembers carousel ridersand area neighbors haveturned the fairgrounds into acolorful magical place
Kicking-off the yearly cel-ebration is the CalhounCounty Fair King and QueenContest The fun begins at 1pm Sunday Aug 10 in thegrandstand
The 2013 Fair King and Queen and court Who will be crowned this year
Calhoun CountyFair begins withselection of royalty
SJO motocross comes to the grandstand on Thursday Aug14 at 6 pm Spectators can enjoy motorcycles racing overmounds of dirt providing all the actionthe thrills and spillsof racing
Itrsquos a bird --itrsquos a plane --
itrsquos motocross
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bull Fertilizer amp Chemicals bull Pioneer Seedsbull Buying amp Trucking Grain
Come out andsupport our 4-H
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animalauctions at thehellip
BUYING AND SELLING GRAIN
CalhounCounty FAIRAugust 10th-16th
We appreciate your businessduring the road construction
The roar of mightyengines thundering hoovesthe shiny Midway and the
sounds of entertainmentcoming from various stageson the grounds are all part of
the fun of the fair Fairgoerslove their annual departurefrom the daily routine andfeel deprived if any of thesethings are missing
Giving all of this meaninghowever are the hundreds of4-H club members for whomthe annual county fair repre-sents the accomplishment ofclearly defined goalsworked toward over many
months During Fair Week 2014
as you watch the 4-Hers atthe fair you will see a spe-cial maturity on their facesone that reflects their know-ing theyrsquove done their best
4-H Creed
I pledge
My Head to clearer thinkingMy Heart to greater loyaltyMy Hands to larger service andMy Health to better livingFor my club my communitymy country and my world
4-H is at the Heart of the fairPage 4 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Marshall bull 227 W Michigan Ave (269) 781-2348Battle Creek bull 512 Riverside Dr (269) 968-6811Battle Creek bull 146 North Ave (269) 964-4674
Family owned and operated in Marshall and Battle Creek for over 19 years
Heritage Cleaners sends special wishes for a fun andsuccessful fair week to
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Congratulations to the Fair and4-H Kids for 166 Years
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Hopes the 166th Calhoun CountyFair is a Great Success
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Where Quality amp Service Still Count
138 W Michigan Ave bull Marshall MIPhone 269-781-3491
Good Luck4-H Exhibitors
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Good Luckhellip4Hers at the
164th Calhoun County Fair
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Each year hundreds ofsubmissions from non-live-stock 4-H clubs aroundCalhoun County are judgedand displayed during theannual county fair
4-H club members workall year learning how to cre-ate projects to submit to thefair - photography horticul-ture sewing knitting foodpreparation - visitors neverknow what theyrsquoll see duringFair Week
Before the fair beginsyouth turn in entry forms tothe fair staff who then trans-mits this information to the
4-H Extension Service whichproduces guidelines for thejudges The Extension officelines up the judges with helpfrom the various 4-H clubsuperintendents
On the first Saturday of thefair all the projects are linedup on tables in the coveredarena where they are judgedEach entry is accompaniedby a records notebook eachmember is required to submitwhich includes a marketingplan for the item
Before judging volunteerswork in the Boys amp GirlsBuilding to measure out the
space for their clubsrsquo boothand prepared the area toreceive the membersrsquo proj-ects
After judging each clubtakes its projects to the Boysamp Girls Building and sets upits booth The booth is thenjudged based on a 4-H clubrsquoschosen theme and skill ofexecution
Projects are on displayduring Fair Week to thedelight of parents grandpar-ents and friends of clubmembers
Lena Yaudes Boys amp GirlsBuilding filled with 4-H projects
4-H display booths in the Boys amp Girls Building are judged for originality and design
The Show of Championsbegins at noon the lastSaturday of fair Aug 16 inthe covered arena 2014 4-Hwinners will show rabbitspoultry cavy horses swinedairy starter calves beefgoats dogs and sheep
Championsto showtheir work
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 5
There are three storiesabout where the first demoli-tion derby was held IslipRaceway (Long Island NewYork) Hales CornerRaceway (Hales CornerWisconsin) and an unnamedtown in Ohio
The first story is that in1958 Larry Mendelsohn a28-year stock car drivernoticed that the most cheer-ing and excitement fromcrowds happened when carscrashed Using this informa-tion held the first demoli-tion derby a few years later atIslip Raceway
The New Jersey track con-tinued to hold demos andbeginning in 1962 was fea-tured on ABCs Wide Worldof Sports almost weekly untilthe mid-lsquo70s Within a fewyears the craze swept thecountry becoming a stapleof nearly every county fair
Another story is that HalesCorner Raceway had demosyears prior to IslipAccording to legend CrazyJim Groh of Milwaukeehad a few too many cars onhis dealership lot So he got afew people to drive them as apromotion Many localsclaim that they had demos inthe lsquo50s but actual proof hasnot been found
The only evidence trackeddown would be back-to-backstories on Happy Days tele-vision episodes 64 65 66These episodes Fonzieloves Pinkie Part 1 2 3show demolition derbies inMilwaukee
The last account is that an
unnamed town in Ohio was ascene of road rage gone wildin the mid-rsquo50s Two carscollided at a busy intersec-tion and both continued tobattle it out drawing a hugecrowd to the scene Thisstory however fails to evenname a town or date andonly gets some credibility
because Ohio is a Mecca fordemolition derbies
All of these stories proba-bly fall in the urban mythcategory There were surelyother demos held around thecountry during the same timeperiod but were not officiallyrecognized(Source Schutte Racing Team)
Endro car racing returns to the Calhoun County Fairgrounds on Wednesday Aug13 The race begins at 7 pm in the grandstand
Page 6 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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The history of the demo derby
Demolition Derby isan Aug 16 highlight
Twisted metal smoke anddestruction are coming to theCalhoun County Fair whenthe Aug 16 DemolitionDerby rolls into town Thisis your best chance to safelywitness the organized chaosof multiple car crashes
With strict rules and regu-lations in place the exhila-rating pandemonium of thederby is very safe for thedrivers making it one of themost unique spectacles inmotorsports
While rules vary from
event to event the typicaldemolition derby consists offive or more drivers compet-ing by deliberately rammingtheir vehicles into one anoth-er The last driver whosevehicle is still operational isthe winner
Enduro cars race to thefairgrounds for second year
Enduro car racing is aninexpensive type of automo-bile racing that takes itsname from endurance rac-ing since it consists of hun-dreds of laps around a desig-nated track
Enduro racing involvesstock-based cars that havehad their interior and side orrear windows removed butare mostly stock mechanical-ly A driver is disqualified ifthe post-race inspection findsthat hisher auto has hadmajor racing enhancements
This type of race is often
divided into two classes big-car and small-car Big-carraces feature full-size carswith larger 6- and 8-cylinderengines while small-carraces feature mid-size to sub-compact 4-cylinder makesand models
The races which are oftenlong ones usually occur atthe amateur level The carsoften take up most of thewidth of the track as theybegin from a standing start Itis common for races to behundreds of laps or morethan 50 miles long
Races rarely are canceledbecause of bad weather Therace is not stopped except foran emergency or if the trackis completely blocked When an auto breaks downthe race is temporarily haltedto move the driver to safetyThe car is left in its positionon the racing surface and itbecomes an obstacle aroundwhich the remaining driversmust maneuver Often thefastest car is not the winnerrather longevity is the key towinning
The bouncing of cars off one another was very popular in the 1950s and remainsso to this day -- especially during Fair Week This yearrsquos event begins at 630 pmSaturday Aug 16
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Peddle Pulls and Racestake place on Saturday Aug16 on the Houston SchoolActivity Pad Registrationbegins at 9 am the check-ered flag drops at 10 am
Peddle yourway to fair funon Aug 16
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 7
The Old Maple GroveChurch located on theCalhoun County Fairgroundswill be filled with music dur-ing Fair Week 2014Originally located in EckfordTownship where it was builtbetween April 1900 andMarch 1901 the buildingwas abandoned and in disre-pair after a new church wasbuilt on the same property inthe early 1980s
By the summer of 2006the original structure wasscheduled for demolition tomake way for a parking lotIn February of that year thecongregation donated theoriginal structure to theCalhoun County Agriculturaland Industrial Society onbehalf of the Old MapleGrove Church PreservationCommittee The purpose ofthe committee was to save
the building and relocate it tothe Calhoun CountyFairgrounds
Hours of fundraisers anddonated labor and supplieshave resulted in a successful-ly preserved church hasadded an additional venuefor events at the fairgroundincluded non-denominalchurch services weddingsan annual Christmas pro-gram and events during FairWeek
The church will be open dur-ing fair week
The schedule isSunday Aug 10 Church service hosted by
the Maple Grove Church630 pm
Monday Aug 11To Be Announced
Tuesday Aug 12Dennis Wintersteen and
the Wayward Wind Band630 pm
Wednesday Aug 13St Joe River Boys
630 pmThursday Aug 14Fredonia Holiness Church
singers with Doug DamonFriday Aug 15Marshall Area Garden
Club Small Standard FlowerShow ldquoA Wedding toRememberrdquo 230- 9 pm
Saturday Aug 16Flower show continues
from 10 am to 9 pm
Congratulations to the 165th
Calhoun County
Fair
Congratulations to the 166th
Calhoun County
Fair
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Old Maple Grove Church will be open during the 2014 Calhoun County Fair
Old Maple Grove Church to befilled with music during Fair Week
Paradekicks-off
166th fairAfter a year of preparation
by youth and adults alike the166th Calhoun County Fairgets underway at noon onSunday Aug 10 with theannual parade Antique carswill take the track along withantique tractors Some partic-ipants will ride horses otherswill have their steeds pull awagon or a cart
Prior to the paradersquos step-ping-off members ofAmerican Legion Post 79will post the colors
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Page 8 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
The Calhoun County FairBoard recently presented the2014 Volunteer of the YearAward to Bud Moe Bud hasbeen a participant volunteerand supporter of the CalhounCounty Fair for approxi-mately 40 years In 2004 hewas named a lifetime CCAISmember Bud volunteers numeroushours not only during fairweek but also lends a helpinghand throughout the year toensure that any event occur-ring on the fairgrounds runssmoothly
In his early years of volun-teering for the fair Budowned his towing serviceBudrsquos Wrecker ServiceDuring that time Bud madesure his wreckers and crewswere on site for the demoli-tion derby to tow the dis-abled cars off the track Healso would bring in wreckedcars for stunt car acts
Now during Fair WeekBud uses golf carts to helpmobility-impaired patronsget where they need to goWhen not transporting fairvisitors he can be founddelivering supplies to vari-ous vendors
For many years Budserved as a trustee on theCalhoun County Fair Board
On a tractor (Relay forLife tram driver) on a golf-cart (fair time) or on thestreet Bud Moe has the
Calhoun County Fairgrounds on his mind and in his heart
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Fair fun begins Saturday Aug 9The 2014 Calhoun County Fair begins Saturday Aug 9 That day the Calhoun County
Yesteryears Antique Tractor Club will hold its 19th annual Antique Tractor Pull This crowd-favorite free event takes place in the grandstand For those wanting a closer look at theseantique treasures the club will have a display during the fair
Bud Moe volunteered for the 2014 Relay for Life-Calhoun County East at the fairgrounds
Fair board recognizes Bud Moe
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The Marshall Area GardenClub is partnering with theOld Maple Grove Church tohost ldquoA Wedding ToRemember Small StandardFloral Showrdquo in the churchfrom 230 to 9 pm onFriday Aug 15 and from 10am to 9 pm SaturdayAug 16 Marlene Glotfeltyis the flower show co-chairwith Shirley Clutter Theshow will be judged by twopanels of three judges
There will be 19 exhibitsat the show in both the sanc-tuary of the church and in thebasement social hallDisplays all made fromfresh or dried plant materialswill be judged in three divi-sions Division 1-Horticulture and Division II-Design and Division III-Artistic Crafts Division I Horticulture
Class 1 - AnnualsThree stems Cut speci-
mens 6-18 inches tallClass 2- Perennials and
Biennials Cut specimens 6-18 inches tall
Class 3- Collections Eachcollection must consist of aminimum of five differentcut specimens One stemexhibited in individual con-tainers Each specimen indi-vidually named Spaceallowed for collection is 30 x
24 inchesClass 4- Arboreal (narrow
leaved evergreens)Minimum of 18 inches andno more than 30 inches
Class 5- Bulbs Cormsand Tubers One stem percontainer
Class 6- Hosta FoliageOne stem per container
Division II Design Class 1 - ldquoWith These
Flowersrdquo Designerrsquos choiceof design suitable for achurch farm waterfront orwoodland wedding ceremo-ny Underlay requiredPedestal size to be deter-mined Fresh andor driedplant material Fourexhibits
Class 2- ldquoLove is in theAirrdquo A hanging design Type1 A non-kinetic design to behung A 14-inch wreath ofall fresh andor dried plantmaterial Four exhibits
Class 3 - ldquoHeavenlyFlowers At The Churchrdquo Ahanging design Type 1 Anon-kinetic design to behung at the pew end in thechurch All fresh plant mate-rial Four exhibits
Division III Artistic CraftsClass 1 - ldquoGoing to the
Chapelrdquo Bridal bouquet offresh andor dried plantmaterial to be staged in acontainer for elevation of
bouquet Four exhibitsClass 2- ldquoEverlasting
Loverdquo Wedding slipper dec-orated with all dried plantmaterial Three exhibits
Plants on the MichiganGarden Plant List and theState Conservation List cannot be used unless grown bythe exhibitor and so noted ona 3rdquo x 5rdquo card with the exhib-it
The design classes areopen to other MichiganGarden Club members aswell as Marshall AreaGarden Club members Thehorticulture classes are opento the public
Advanced registration isrequired for all design class-es and for all collections
Judging is Friday Aug 15from 11 am to 130 pmOnly clerks and chairmen arepermitted in the show are atthis time
Vintage wedding gownsfrom the 1950s 1960s and1990s will be included in theshow as well as wedding-themed quilts
ldquoOnce you exhibit youlearn all the things you maynot have already knownabout a certain plant This isthe first time the garden clubhas held a flower show inOld Maple Grove ChurchWe were inspired to have our
show here after I saw one inan old renovated court-houserdquo said Glotfelty
For more information onthe show call 269-781-7897
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 9
Stop in and say ldquoHirdquo
See you at the
166TH CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Visit our special display for new
and used vehicles - all with
SPECTACULAR ldquoFAIRrdquo PRICING
Take a drive out to Ceresco and follow the signs forldquoTemptations II Sweet Corn Irsquoll be selling on my frontlawn and can usually deliver quantity buys STOP OUT AND Pick-up the TASTE of SUMMER
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We also will be selling freshly picked corn at Oertherrsquos
Delivering Fresh Corn Dailyfrom the heart of Fredonia Township
Marshall Area Garden Club to hostflower show at Old Maple Grove Church
AT RIGHT MarshallArea Garden Club mem-ber Marlene Glotfelty leftand Old Maple GroveChurch Committee mem-ber Margaret Taylor dis-cuss the upcoming ldquoAWedding to RememberFlower Showrdquo to be held atthe church Aug 15 16
McDonaldrsquos Restaurantspresents Kidsrsquo Day 2014 onTuesday Aug 12
That day kids can enterthe WIN 985 Frog JumpingContest at 1030 pm
Other highlights of the166th Calhoun County Fair(just for kids) are
Bike Give Aways on theCommunity Stage
bullTuesday Aug 12 1 pmbullSaturday Aug 16 2 pmRegistration for the 2012
Peddle Pulls and Racesbegins at 9 am SaturdayAug 16 Race time is 10am
The 4-H barns offer aplace for kids to see closeup dairy and beef cattlesheep goats horses poultryrabbits and swine
Other exhibits includehorticulture floriculturebaked and canned goodsneedlework creative artsand antiques Judging starts
Saturday Aug 9 and runs through Saturday Aug 16
Page 12 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Mud racing isdown and dirty
Mud bogging (also knownas mud racing mud runningmud drags or mudding) is aform of off-road motorsportpopular in Canada and theUnited States in which thegoal is to drive a vehiclethrough a pit of mud of a setlength
Winners are determined bythe distance traveled throughthe pit However if severalvehicles are able to travel the
entire length the time takento traverse the pit will deter-mine the winner Typicallyvehicles competing are four-wheel drives The motorsport is overseen by sanc-tioning bodies like theAmerican Mud RacingAssociation and theNational Mud RacingOrganization (NMRO) thatoversee each class developand maintain the relationship
The West Michigan Mud Runs begin at 630 pm Friday Aug 15 in the grandstand
with track owners to providea racer and fan-friendly facil-
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Chuckwagon racing is anequestrian rodeo sport inwhich drivers in a chuck-wagon led by a team of hors-es race around a track
This team event is led by adriver who commands ateam of horses pulling thechuckwagon and is support-ed by two or four outriderseach racing individual thor-oughbred horses that followthe chuckwagon Each race typically involves
three or four teams andbegins with the outridersbreaking camp by tossingtwo tent poles (with four out-riders only) and a barrel rep-resenting a camp stove intothe back of their wagonbefore climbing in them-selves and holding on fordear life as the wagon com-pletes a figure eight aroundtwo barrels before circling arace track
The first wagon to cross
the finish line typically winsalthough various time penal-ties are handed out for infrac-tions such as a barrel beingknocked over a tent pole orstove is not loaded or wagoninterference
The event has become acrowd favorite at theCalhoun County Fair Thisfree event takes place begin-ning at 10 am onWednesday Aug 13 in thegrandstand
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 13
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Chuckwagon racing ridesinto the Calhoun County Fair
Page 16 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Calhoun County Fair is steeped in historyThe Calhoun County fair-
grounds located on CapitalHill is home to Michigansoldest fair and boasts the old-est fair building in the stateFloral Hall
The fairgrounds werefounded in 1848 and featuremore than 45 acres of grassyshaded grounds and pavedstreets One hundred year oldoaks beautiful landscaping a2400-seat grandstand enter-tainment center and campingfacilities help make the fair-grounds an excellent place tocelebrate Michigans oldestcounty fair and other excit-ing events
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day as oneof Michigans foremost agri-cultural attractions Between1839 and 1847 the Fair washeld in various locationsthroughout the county Butin 1848 the fairgrounds inMarshall became the perma-nent home for the CalhounCounty Fair which has beenheld here ever since
Floral Hall the oldestbuilding on the fairgroundsand the oldest fair building inthe state was constructed in1860 in the popular octagon
style of the time The wingswere added at later datesDesigned originally for thedisplay of flowers and farmproduce the building stillplays a major role at thestates oldest county fair
One becomes the ldquooldestcontinually operating fairrdquo inthe state of Michigan bydoing things people enjoyand developing an army ofsupportive and skilled volun-teers
The ldquoheartbeat of theCalhoun County Fairrdquo is itsvolunteer force The fair isan enormous undertakingwith a physical plant with 20different buildings to main-tain and upgrade and at least60 acres to landscape andmow
The fair board looks backwith pride at all the wonder-ful memories attributable tothe ldquofair historyrdquo It also rec-ognizes the enormousresponsibly it owes the com-munity as stewards of thepresent and future genera-tion of fair participants
Presently the CalhounCounty Fairgrounds propertydraws in excess of 100000visitors a year Add to thatthe vendors special events
agricultural and industrialdisplays and you get the realimpact of the association
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day asone of Michigans foremostagricultural attractions
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Michiganrsquos oldest fair building Floral Hall was built in 1861 for the sum of $590 Itfeatures an unusual design consisting of an octagon center rotunda with four rectan-gular wings branching out in each direction
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 17
The 4-H program hastouched and in many casesshaped the lives of thou-sands of Calhoun Countyresidents
4-H got its start nationallyin 1902 in Iowa and Ohioand came to Michigan - toMuskegon and Mason coun-ties - in 1908
Records indicate the first4-H director in CalhounCounty was Charles EAckley who served on atemporary basis in 1917again in 1918 and then on aregular basis from 1921-22Other early temporary direc-tors whose stints overlappedto varying degrees wereLucia Converse FrankDavis Margaret Hutty EdithGabriel and H F Herrod
William C Boman heldthe position from 1922-25E C Sackrider from 1925-28 and Ruth K Sackrider in
1929-30 Alice Osborn Bateswas director from 1931-35prior to the arrival of B EHenry in 1936
Michigans 4-H programbegan with boys corn clubsOver the next 30 years the 4-
H movement gave rise tosheep poultry canning cakebaking and livestock clubsas well These clubs wereeventually linked to theNational CooperativeExtension Service system
which was formed in 1914under the leadership of theU S Department ofAgriculture
To see 4-H in action visitthe 2014 Calhoun CountyFair
Selecting rides that arefun but not too scary ridingsafely and letting the kidsride alone or not are just afew things to think aboutwhen looking forward to the2014 Calhoun County Fair
ldquoCarnival rides inMichigan are held to thehighest safety standards tokeep riders safe while enjoy-ing the roller coasters andwater slidesrdquo saidDepartment of Licensing andRegulatory Affairs (LARA)Deputy Director ShellyEdgerton ldquoWe ask riders todo their part and rememberlsquosafety firstrsquo Read and fol-low all of the ride rules andrestrictions and use all thesafety equipment providedbecause even one injury isone too manyrdquo
Edgerton emphasized thatif your child is too youngtoo small or afraid to ridealone either skip the ridealtogether or make sure yourchild is accompanied by aresponsible adult Kidsbetween the ages of sevenand 12 account for nearly a
third of all ride accidentsParents should make suretheir kids understand saferide behavior
To reduce the chance ofinjury for all ages and stillenjoy the ride LARA offersthese tipsbullRead and obey all postedrules and restrictionsbullFollow all verbal instruc-tions given by ride operatorsor provided by recordedannouncementsbullMake sure the ride is appro-priate for the rider
bullPay attention to rideh e i g h t w e i g h t m e d i c a lrestrictions If you have anypre-existing medical condi-tions check with your doctorbefore riding thrill rides
bullSecurely latch seat beltsshoulder harness and lapbars Hold on to handrailsuse grab bars
bullKeep hands arms legsand feet inside the ride at alltimes Do not ride with handsin the air Secure loose hairclothing and belongings
bullStay in the ldquolocked andloadedrdquo position for theentire ride Never stand upon a ride
bullAdults should never seat achild on their lap unless rideoperators indicate itrsquos safe todo so
bullNever ride when exces-sively tired or while underthe influence of alcohol ordrugs
bullReport any unsafe behav-ior or conditions on a ride to
a ride supervisor or managerimmediately
bullReport injuries to a ridesupervisor They will assistthe injured and report theinjury to LARA
Contact LARA at 517-241-9202 for more informa-tion
Stay safe have funon the carnival rides
History of 4-H programs
Veteransrsquo Dayis Monday
of fair weekOn Monday Aug 11 all veterans of the United States armed
forces will be admitted to the Calhoun County Fair for freeOn behalf of many it is the fair organizersrsquo way of sayingldquothank yourdquo
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2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 19
By Kathy Fisher4-H Program Coordinator
Calhoun County
As the Calhoun CountyFair kicks off next weekhundreds of county 4-Hmembers and volunteers areheaded to the fair to show offtheir projects and skillsWhile the week is the culmi-nation of a year of hard workfor some 4-H offers manyunique opportunities notseen at fair So whetheryoursquore a young person or anadult who has time to give asa volunteer why not join theclub
A program of MichiganState University (MSU)Extension Michigan 4-H isthe largest youth develop-ment program in the stateEach year the program pro-vides more than 200000young people with opportu-nities to explore new inter-ests gain new knowledgeenhance their expertise anddiscover their passion whileteaching valuable life skillsthat prepare youth for thefuture
In Calhoun County 806youth are actively engaged in4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Though tra-ditionally seen as a programfor youth with livestocktoday 4-H has so much moreto offer As a year-roundyouth development programyouth will have the opportu-nity to be engaged in funeducational experiences thathelp them learn valuable lifeskills throughout the entireyear Opportunities for 4-Hrsquoersinclude arts and craftssewing food and nutritiongardening leadership shoot-ing sports livestock andmuch more
No matter what kidschoose all the 4-H projectshelp members learn to exem-plify the four Hrsquos headheart hands and health Theylearn to use their head tomake sound decisions setgoals and stick with them aswell as to develop practical
skills needed to lead a pro-ductive and fulfilling life
Using their heart youthlearn to act with integrity andaccountability and help oth-ers to become their best Their hands are used to putthe needs of their communitybefore their own as theyserve others and they learnabout health by developingskills and knowledge toactively take care of theirminds and bodies
With these skills there isno limit to what youth can dowith 4-H Leadership oppor-tunities within the club offerthem the chance to try outskills while mentoring ayounger member that is newto the group will allow mem-bers to become a teacherthemselves In addition tocounty programs statewide4-H programs such asExploration Days giveyouth the chance to meetother 4-Hrsquoers from aroundthe state and experience whatlife on a college campus islike
Helping to make this pos-sible for 4-Hrsquoers in our owncommunity and across thestate are caring volunteerswho give their time and tal-ents to lend a hand provideguidance and answer lifersquoslittle questions along theway In Calhoun Countymore than 300 volunteersgive their time each yearwith 176 actively involved inmentoring youth through a 4-H club Though the impactof these volunteers is greatthe need for additional 4-Hvolunteers is mounting Witha goal of reaching 20 percentof Michiganrsquos youth through4-H by the year 2020 morevolunteers will be key
If you want to make animpact on the next genera-tion becoming a CalhounCounty 4-H volunteer is oneof the best ways you can dothat You donrsquot have to be aparent or even related to a 4-Hrsquoer to get involved Anyonecan volunteer and itrsquos a greatopportunity to make yourmark on the next generation
Interested volunteers cangive their time in a variety ofways 4-H programs rangefrom animal science tocareer preparation clothingand textiles to science andtechnology or performingarts to youth entrepreneur-ship Whether yoursquove got anhour to give or want to makea year-long commitmenttherersquos a 4-H volunteeropportunity waiting for youLead a club chaperone anevent offer a skills trainingbecome a mentor teach aworkshop or whateverstrikes your interest there isno limit to the ways you canvolunteer your time
Whether you want to helpmake 4-Hersrsquo dreams cometrue as a 4-H volunteer orjoin the club yourself as a 4-H member all of these expe-riences and more can beyours just by joining
Calhoun County 4-H Learn more about how you
can get involved by visiting4hmsuemsuedu or by call-ing me at the CalhounCounty MSU Extensionoffice 269-781-0784
1201 W Michigan AveMarshall Michigan 49068
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In Calhoun County 806 youth are actively engaged in 4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Not only at fair time but year-round youth have opportunity toengage in fun educational experiences Pictured here are students in a past sessionof 4-H Albion Creative
Join 4-H and be mentor for tomorrowrsquos leaders
Devin Willis of Homer is one of the hundreds of 4-Hrsquoers who has participated in the annual CalhounCounty Fair Beginning Saturday Aug 9 current clubmembers and volunteers will head to the fairgrounds toshow off their projects and skills CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Neighborhood Planning Councils (NPCs) are resident-based groups that serve an important and specific purpose in our community The purpose of Neighborhood Planning Councils is to provide a forum to inform and discuss with neighborhood residents and representatives of the City staff and City Commissioners issues and concerns of that neighborhood Generally the City informs the NPC of facts and potential results of pending decisions opportunities or other changes The NPC discusses and decides what if any recommendations it would like to make or strategies they would like to develop
These meetings are all open to the public who may attend and offer suggestions about resolving certain matters of interest in the neighborhood Any person who lives or owns property in a Council area or has demonstrable or substantial interest (ie works in) within the defined boundaries of the Council area may request to be considered for membership on their NPC Board
Anyone wanting to join an NPC should give his or her name to the chairperson of the Council Attendance as a potential member is encouraged prior to recommendation by the NPC for membership His or her name is submitted to the City Commission for official appointment
Each NPC has a regularly scheduled meeting date each month Meetings are held in the evenings and run one to two hours in length Questions about Neighborhood Planning Councils meeting locations or membership may be directed to the City of Battle Creek 966-3348
NPC meeting minutes are available online at httpwwwbattlecreekmigovCity_GovernmentBoards_and_CommissionsMinutes__Agendas_and_Notices_Archiveshtm
Neighborhood Planning Council Recent DiscussionsUpcoming Events Regular Meeting DatesTimes
NPC1 ndash Post Franklin
Contact Diana QuiggEmail Dianaquiggyahoocom
Telephone 2699648728
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 4 2014
Community Action Board Room
175 Main Street
1st Thursday at 700 pm
NPC2 ndash North Central
Contact Sam GrayEmail sgray9959gmailcom
Telephone 2692090293
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 8 2014
Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
47 N Washington Avenue
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC3 ndash Central
Contact Gloria MansfieldEmail NA
Telephone 2699652050
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting
New NPC boundaries
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 14 2014
Michigan Tile amp Carpet Community Room
99 E Columbia Avenue
2nd Thursday at 700 pm
NPC4 ndash FremontMcKinleyVerona
Contact John HenninkEmail Neighborhoodpc4gmailcom
Telephone 2699863944
Vice Chair Kaytee FarisEmail kayteefarisgmailcom
Telephone 7343306236
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 20 2014
First Congregational Church - (Inside
Court Yard)
145 Capital Avenue NE
3rd Wednesday at 700 pm
NPC5 ndash Urbandale
Contact Robert WhitfieldEmail lordstrong68comcastnet
Telephone 2692459708
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 11 2014
Christ United Methodist Church
65 N Bedford Road
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC9 ndash Rural Southwest
Contact Linda MorrisEmail lindad49015yahoocom
Telephone 2699793358
bull No meeting in August (unless there is an
issue that requires a special meeting)
bull Guest Presentation Christopher Lussier
or Helen Guzzo CDBG Program
bull Mayor Dave Walters will be signing a
Proclamation declaring September 22
2014 as ldquoKINDNESS DAYrdquo
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 9 2014
Southside Bible Church
4515 Beckley Road
2nd Tuesday at 630 pm
NPC10 ndash WestlakePrairieview
Contact Jeff KotelesEmail kotelesjmichigangov
Telephone 2699637096
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 25 2014
First Assembly of God Church
800 S 24th Street
4th Monday at 700 pm
NPC11 ndash MingesRiverside
Contact Randall ChamplinEmail Randall_Champlinsbcglobalnet
Telephone 2692747093
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting in
September New NPC boundaries
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 24 2014
Riverside Elementary School Library
650 Riverside Drive
4th Wednesday at 700 pm
Public Service Announcement Provided by Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
Neighborhood Planning Council Updates August 7 2014
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Rural Southwest
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North Central
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2014
2014-2015 District CalendarAugust 4 Life of an Athlete Meetings LMS aud
(600 pm HS athletes 730 pm MS athletes)August 12 Registration Day (K-12) 12 noon ndash 800 pmAugust 12 Picture Day (LHS and LMS during registration)August 26 5th Grade Orientation 800 am ndash 100 pm LMSAugust 27 Meet the Teacher (K-8)August 28 9th Grade Orientation 800 am ndash 1200 pm LHSSeptember 1 Labor DaySeptember 2 1st Day of SchoolSeptember 19 12 DayOctober 1 Count DayOctober 10 HomecomingOctober 17 12 DayNovember 4 No School Election DayNovember 14 12 DayNovember 20 12 DayNovember 21 12 DayNovember 26 - 28 No School Thanksgiving BreakDecember 5 12 DayDec22 ndash Jan 2No School Winter BreakFebruary 11 Count DayFebruary 13 12 DayFebruary 26 12 DayFebruary 27 12 DayMarch 20 12 DayApril 3 No SchoolApril 6 ndash 10No School Spring BreakMay 1 12 DayMay 25 No School Memorial DayJune 412 DayJune 512 Day Last Day of School
All 1frasl2 days are early release with schools dismissing according to the schedules below
School Day Start amp End TimesElementary Schools (grades K-4)Full Day ndash 840 am ndash 345 pm12 Day ndash 840 am ndash 1205 pmLakeview Middle School (grades 5-8)Full Day ndash 750 am ndash 300 pm12 Day ndash 750 am ndash 1115 amLakeview High School (grades 9-12)Full Day ndash 745 am ndash 250 pm12 Day ndash 745 am ndash 1120 pm
Welcome Back To SchoolWelcome Back To SchoolRegistration Information
Registration Day is Tuesday August 12 1200 noon ndash 800 pm All new andreturning students grades K-12 need to attend registration Please plan tostop by your childrsquos school that day to register himher for fall
New to the DistrictPlease contact the school your
child will attend and a staffmember will be happy to assistyou with the enrollmentprocess For information onelementary attendance bound-aries please contact theTransportation Office at 565-2491
KindergartenEligibility
Children who will turn 5 yearsold on or before October 12014 are eligible to attendkindergarten in the fall Pleasecontact your neighborhood ele-mentary school for enrollmentinformation
School Meal ProgramOnline Account Managementndash For information on manag-ing your childrsquos meal accountonline visit wwwlakeviewspartansorglunchlthttpwwwlakeviewspartansorglunch
Free and Reduced MealApplications
Lakeview School District par-ticipates in the NationalSchool Lunch and Breakfastprogram to provide free andreduced meals to childrenwith financial needApplication forms may besubmitted online atw w w L u n c h A p p c o mlthttpwwwlunchappcomApplications are also avail-able online at wwwlakeviewspartansorglunchlthttpwwwlakeviewspartansorglunchgtand in your childrsquos schooloffice Free and reducedmeal applications must berenewed each school year
2014-2015 School Meal Prices
Grades K-4 Grades 5-12 Breakfast $135 $135 Lunch $230 $240 Milk $045 $045 Reduced Breakfast $030 Reduced Lunch $040
TransportationTransportation representa-tives will be available at eachbuilding during registrationParents are asked to confirmwhether or not their child willneed bus transportation atthat time
Contact InformationSuperintendent Dave Peterson dpetersonlakeviewspartansorg 565-2400Transportation Angela Bishop abishoplakeviewspartansorg 565-2490Food Service Laura Reynolds LReynolds2lakeviewspartansorg 565-3757Child CareMary Dolbee mdolbeelakeviewspartansorg 565-2405High School PrincipalJeffrey Bohl jbohllakeviewspartansorg 565-3700Middle School Principal Mike Norstrom mnorstromlakeviewspartansorg 565-3900Minges Brook Elementary PrincipalLaura Williams lwilliamslakeviewspartansorg 565-4500Prairieview Elementary PrincipalDon Hoaglin dhoaglinlakeviewspartansorg 565-4600Riverside Elementary PrincipalDenise Myers dmyerslakeviewspartansorg 565-4700Westlake Elementary PrincipalCarol Disler cdislerlakeviewspartansorg 565-4900
Child CareLakeviewrsquos Child Care program offers before andafter school care for children in grades K-4Enrollment forms and fee information are availableon the district website atwwwlakeviewspartansorg lthttpwwwlakeviews-partansorggt lthttpwwwlakeviewspartansorggtlthttpwwwlakeviewspartansorggt and by con-tacting the Child Care Office at 565-2405 To ensure the best service possible advanced reg-istration is required
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Strong safety procedures for trusted security
Quality dedicated teachers with low turnover
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Concentration on Early Childhood Education
Great Start Readiness Program for 4 year olds
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Wide range of opportunities in the Arts
Individualized Student Support
Early Learning Literacy Pilot Project
Bilingual family support
For more information call (269) 660-5821
A quality k-12 education from Battle Creek Public Schools
unlocked a world of opportunity for Terry Burleson
A 2005 graduate of Battle Creek Central Terry is an
example of the many students who thrive in our
uniquely diverse learning environment that offers
more choices and more experience that lead to
educational excellence
Under the caring leadership and instruction of Battle Creek
Public Schoolrsquos dedicated staff Terry received the knowledge
and inspiration to follow his dreams His high school counselor
at BC Central saw Terryrsquos potential and encouraged him to
consider attending the University of Michigan And he did
just that with great success
After graduating from one of the top universities in the
country Terry has now returned to Battle Creek Public Schools
as a member of our outstanding staff working with students to
help them understand the importance of a college education
and how they can obtain it
At Battle Creek Public Schools our students are
going places And we help them get there
The place to be the place to stay
Where are you going
Terry Burlesonmdash
a journey of success from BCPS to Uof M and back again
Please call and schedule your FREEBack to School Vision Screening with
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battlecreekeyeclinicorg
269-968-8183
2014
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Agriculture was foremostin the minds of Calhoun
Countyrsquos settlershence the beginnings of regional fairs
which have been held forover a century and a half
The first fairs were held invarious locations in the cityuntil 1848 when theCalhoun CountyAgricultural Society reor-ganized the event and heldthe new 1849 gathering onCapital Hill (now known asthe fairgrounds) and made ita yearly event
Everyone loved the FairWheel of Fortune sideshows prize exhibits pro-duce livestock horse rac-
ing games and much moreIt became one of the mainsocial gatherings of theyear It was often the onlytime people in the morerural areas got a chance tosee old friends Balloonascensions daredevil actsall became a part of ldquoTheFairrdquo
Marshall High Schoolrsquosfirst football game wasplayed at the fairgrounds in1894 the schoolsrsquo inexperi-
enced team was defeated byOlivet College 60-0
Throughout the 1950s andthe 60s the fair grew andprospered The gradualaddition of new and biggermechanical rides demoli-tion derbies big name enter-tainers and ldquoGirlie Showsrdquoadded to the alreadyimmense entertainment ofthe countyrsquos masses Thingswere good and memorieswere made
Page 2 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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URGES YOU to SUPPORTthe Annual 4-H AUCTIONSWednesday Evening and Friday Afternoon
Wersquore proud to be part of these events and ask youto show your appreciation for these fine young
people by offering a winning bid at the auction sales
Congratulations to the Calhoun County Fairon the 166th year of this annual event
Located at1106 S KalamazooMarshall MI 49068
269-781-7100
Celebrate year 166 at the Calhoun County Fair
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More about the Midway
Small Animal Auction is Wednesday
The 2014 Calhoun County fair celebrates 166 years of exhibiting the pride and tal-ents of county residents of all ages
Chief Phineas Pamptopee and Mackey Shogequett of the Calhoun CountyPotawatomi Tribe at the Calhoun County Fair in 1908
The 2014 Small Animal Auction is scheduled for Wednesday Aug 13 6 pm Order of saleis rabbits dairy starter calves goats poultry 4-H members count on individuals and busi-nesses to make the event a success As with Fridayrsquos Large Animal Auction the event willtake place in the covered arena
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 3
This 2014 Special Section promoting
the 166th Calhoun County Fair is
provided by these two LOCAL
J-Ad Graphics publications
The advertising in this section makes it possible to share the information about this annual event Show your
appreciation by visiting these sponsoring businesses in the coming year
bullThe Calhoun County Fair celebrates the talents and
achievement of LOCAL PEOPLE and deserves your attendance and applause
On Friday Aug 15 the2014 Calhoun County Fairwill host one of its premiereevents the Large AnimalAuction As in years pastFridays sale will see the par-ticipation of hundreds of buy-ers viewers 4-H membersand livestock exhibitors
Held in the covered arenaorder of sale is beef swinesheep
Large animal auction beginsat 11 am Friday Aug 15
In mid-August CalhounCounty is treated to its annu-al fair For 166 years 4-Hmembers carousel ridersand area neighbors haveturned the fairgrounds into acolorful magical place
Kicking-off the yearly cel-ebration is the CalhounCounty Fair King and QueenContest The fun begins at 1pm Sunday Aug 10 in thegrandstand
The 2013 Fair King and Queen and court Who will be crowned this year
Calhoun CountyFair begins withselection of royalty
SJO motocross comes to the grandstand on Thursday Aug14 at 6 pm Spectators can enjoy motorcycles racing overmounds of dirt providing all the actionthe thrills and spillsof racing
Itrsquos a bird --itrsquos a plane --
itrsquos motocross
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The roar of mightyengines thundering hoovesthe shiny Midway and the
sounds of entertainmentcoming from various stageson the grounds are all part of
the fun of the fair Fairgoerslove their annual departurefrom the daily routine andfeel deprived if any of thesethings are missing
Giving all of this meaninghowever are the hundreds of4-H club members for whomthe annual county fair repre-sents the accomplishment ofclearly defined goalsworked toward over many
months During Fair Week 2014
as you watch the 4-Hers atthe fair you will see a spe-cial maturity on their facesone that reflects their know-ing theyrsquove done their best
4-H Creed
I pledge
My Head to clearer thinkingMy Heart to greater loyaltyMy Hands to larger service andMy Health to better livingFor my club my communitymy country and my world
4-H is at the Heart of the fairPage 4 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Congratulations to the Fair and4-H Kids for 166 Years
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Each year hundreds ofsubmissions from non-live-stock 4-H clubs aroundCalhoun County are judgedand displayed during theannual county fair
4-H club members workall year learning how to cre-ate projects to submit to thefair - photography horticul-ture sewing knitting foodpreparation - visitors neverknow what theyrsquoll see duringFair Week
Before the fair beginsyouth turn in entry forms tothe fair staff who then trans-mits this information to the
4-H Extension Service whichproduces guidelines for thejudges The Extension officelines up the judges with helpfrom the various 4-H clubsuperintendents
On the first Saturday of thefair all the projects are linedup on tables in the coveredarena where they are judgedEach entry is accompaniedby a records notebook eachmember is required to submitwhich includes a marketingplan for the item
Before judging volunteerswork in the Boys amp GirlsBuilding to measure out the
space for their clubsrsquo boothand prepared the area toreceive the membersrsquo proj-ects
After judging each clubtakes its projects to the Boysamp Girls Building and sets upits booth The booth is thenjudged based on a 4-H clubrsquoschosen theme and skill ofexecution
Projects are on displayduring Fair Week to thedelight of parents grandpar-ents and friends of clubmembers
Lena Yaudes Boys amp GirlsBuilding filled with 4-H projects
4-H display booths in the Boys amp Girls Building are judged for originality and design
The Show of Championsbegins at noon the lastSaturday of fair Aug 16 inthe covered arena 2014 4-Hwinners will show rabbitspoultry cavy horses swinedairy starter calves beefgoats dogs and sheep
Championsto showtheir work
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 5
There are three storiesabout where the first demoli-tion derby was held IslipRaceway (Long Island NewYork) Hales CornerRaceway (Hales CornerWisconsin) and an unnamedtown in Ohio
The first story is that in1958 Larry Mendelsohn a28-year stock car drivernoticed that the most cheer-ing and excitement fromcrowds happened when carscrashed Using this informa-tion held the first demoli-tion derby a few years later atIslip Raceway
The New Jersey track con-tinued to hold demos andbeginning in 1962 was fea-tured on ABCs Wide Worldof Sports almost weekly untilthe mid-lsquo70s Within a fewyears the craze swept thecountry becoming a stapleof nearly every county fair
Another story is that HalesCorner Raceway had demosyears prior to IslipAccording to legend CrazyJim Groh of Milwaukeehad a few too many cars onhis dealership lot So he got afew people to drive them as apromotion Many localsclaim that they had demos inthe lsquo50s but actual proof hasnot been found
The only evidence trackeddown would be back-to-backstories on Happy Days tele-vision episodes 64 65 66These episodes Fonzieloves Pinkie Part 1 2 3show demolition derbies inMilwaukee
The last account is that an
unnamed town in Ohio was ascene of road rage gone wildin the mid-rsquo50s Two carscollided at a busy intersec-tion and both continued tobattle it out drawing a hugecrowd to the scene Thisstory however fails to evenname a town or date andonly gets some credibility
because Ohio is a Mecca fordemolition derbies
All of these stories proba-bly fall in the urban mythcategory There were surelyother demos held around thecountry during the same timeperiod but were not officiallyrecognized(Source Schutte Racing Team)
Endro car racing returns to the Calhoun County Fairgrounds on Wednesday Aug13 The race begins at 7 pm in the grandstand
Page 6 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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The history of the demo derby
Demolition Derby isan Aug 16 highlight
Twisted metal smoke anddestruction are coming to theCalhoun County Fair whenthe Aug 16 DemolitionDerby rolls into town Thisis your best chance to safelywitness the organized chaosof multiple car crashes
With strict rules and regu-lations in place the exhila-rating pandemonium of thederby is very safe for thedrivers making it one of themost unique spectacles inmotorsports
While rules vary from
event to event the typicaldemolition derby consists offive or more drivers compet-ing by deliberately rammingtheir vehicles into one anoth-er The last driver whosevehicle is still operational isthe winner
Enduro cars race to thefairgrounds for second year
Enduro car racing is aninexpensive type of automo-bile racing that takes itsname from endurance rac-ing since it consists of hun-dreds of laps around a desig-nated track
Enduro racing involvesstock-based cars that havehad their interior and side orrear windows removed butare mostly stock mechanical-ly A driver is disqualified ifthe post-race inspection findsthat hisher auto has hadmajor racing enhancements
This type of race is often
divided into two classes big-car and small-car Big-carraces feature full-size carswith larger 6- and 8-cylinderengines while small-carraces feature mid-size to sub-compact 4-cylinder makesand models
The races which are oftenlong ones usually occur atthe amateur level The carsoften take up most of thewidth of the track as theybegin from a standing start Itis common for races to behundreds of laps or morethan 50 miles long
Races rarely are canceledbecause of bad weather Therace is not stopped except foran emergency or if the trackis completely blocked When an auto breaks downthe race is temporarily haltedto move the driver to safetyThe car is left in its positionon the racing surface and itbecomes an obstacle aroundwhich the remaining driversmust maneuver Often thefastest car is not the winnerrather longevity is the key towinning
The bouncing of cars off one another was very popular in the 1950s and remainsso to this day -- especially during Fair Week This yearrsquos event begins at 630 pmSaturday Aug 16
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Peddle Pulls and Racestake place on Saturday Aug16 on the Houston SchoolActivity Pad Registrationbegins at 9 am the check-ered flag drops at 10 am
Peddle yourway to fair funon Aug 16
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 7
The Old Maple GroveChurch located on theCalhoun County Fairgroundswill be filled with music dur-ing Fair Week 2014Originally located in EckfordTownship where it was builtbetween April 1900 andMarch 1901 the buildingwas abandoned and in disre-pair after a new church wasbuilt on the same property inthe early 1980s
By the summer of 2006the original structure wasscheduled for demolition tomake way for a parking lotIn February of that year thecongregation donated theoriginal structure to theCalhoun County Agriculturaland Industrial Society onbehalf of the Old MapleGrove Church PreservationCommittee The purpose ofthe committee was to save
the building and relocate it tothe Calhoun CountyFairgrounds
Hours of fundraisers anddonated labor and supplieshave resulted in a successful-ly preserved church hasadded an additional venuefor events at the fairgroundincluded non-denominalchurch services weddingsan annual Christmas pro-gram and events during FairWeek
The church will be open dur-ing fair week
The schedule isSunday Aug 10 Church service hosted by
the Maple Grove Church630 pm
Monday Aug 11To Be Announced
Tuesday Aug 12Dennis Wintersteen and
the Wayward Wind Band630 pm
Wednesday Aug 13St Joe River Boys
630 pmThursday Aug 14Fredonia Holiness Church
singers with Doug DamonFriday Aug 15Marshall Area Garden
Club Small Standard FlowerShow ldquoA Wedding toRememberrdquo 230- 9 pm
Saturday Aug 16Flower show continues
from 10 am to 9 pm
Congratulations to the 165th
Calhoun County
Fair
Congratulations to the 166th
Calhoun County
Fair
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Old Maple Grove Church will be open during the 2014 Calhoun County Fair
Old Maple Grove Church to befilled with music during Fair Week
Paradekicks-off
166th fairAfter a year of preparation
by youth and adults alike the166th Calhoun County Fairgets underway at noon onSunday Aug 10 with theannual parade Antique carswill take the track along withantique tractors Some partic-ipants will ride horses otherswill have their steeds pull awagon or a cart
Prior to the paradersquos step-ping-off members ofAmerican Legion Post 79will post the colors
Jason P RapeljeFinancial Advisor424 E Michigan Ave Marshall MI 49068269-781-4516
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Page 8 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
The Calhoun County FairBoard recently presented the2014 Volunteer of the YearAward to Bud Moe Bud hasbeen a participant volunteerand supporter of the CalhounCounty Fair for approxi-mately 40 years In 2004 hewas named a lifetime CCAISmember Bud volunteers numeroushours not only during fairweek but also lends a helpinghand throughout the year toensure that any event occur-ring on the fairgrounds runssmoothly
In his early years of volun-teering for the fair Budowned his towing serviceBudrsquos Wrecker ServiceDuring that time Bud madesure his wreckers and crewswere on site for the demoli-tion derby to tow the dis-abled cars off the track Healso would bring in wreckedcars for stunt car acts
Now during Fair WeekBud uses golf carts to helpmobility-impaired patronsget where they need to goWhen not transporting fairvisitors he can be founddelivering supplies to vari-ous vendors
For many years Budserved as a trustee on theCalhoun County Fair Board
On a tractor (Relay forLife tram driver) on a golf-cart (fair time) or on thestreet Bud Moe has the
Calhoun County Fairgrounds on his mind and in his heart
Come to the Calhoun CountyWersquore Proud to be a MAJOR SPONSOR
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EXHIBITORSTake lots of photos of your projects and bring in your film or digital cards and make souvenier prints for you and your auction buyers Use our quality Kodak PRINT MAKERfor instant photo printing
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Fair fun begins Saturday Aug 9The 2014 Calhoun County Fair begins Saturday Aug 9 That day the Calhoun County
Yesteryears Antique Tractor Club will hold its 19th annual Antique Tractor Pull This crowd-favorite free event takes place in the grandstand For those wanting a closer look at theseantique treasures the club will have a display during the fair
Bud Moe volunteered for the 2014 Relay for Life-Calhoun County East at the fairgrounds
Fair board recognizes Bud Moe
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The Marshall Area GardenClub is partnering with theOld Maple Grove Church tohost ldquoA Wedding ToRemember Small StandardFloral Showrdquo in the churchfrom 230 to 9 pm onFriday Aug 15 and from 10am to 9 pm SaturdayAug 16 Marlene Glotfeltyis the flower show co-chairwith Shirley Clutter Theshow will be judged by twopanels of three judges
There will be 19 exhibitsat the show in both the sanc-tuary of the church and in thebasement social hallDisplays all made fromfresh or dried plant materialswill be judged in three divi-sions Division 1-Horticulture and Division II-Design and Division III-Artistic Crafts Division I Horticulture
Class 1 - AnnualsThree stems Cut speci-
mens 6-18 inches tallClass 2- Perennials and
Biennials Cut specimens 6-18 inches tall
Class 3- Collections Eachcollection must consist of aminimum of five differentcut specimens One stemexhibited in individual con-tainers Each specimen indi-vidually named Spaceallowed for collection is 30 x
24 inchesClass 4- Arboreal (narrow
leaved evergreens)Minimum of 18 inches andno more than 30 inches
Class 5- Bulbs Cormsand Tubers One stem percontainer
Class 6- Hosta FoliageOne stem per container
Division II Design Class 1 - ldquoWith These
Flowersrdquo Designerrsquos choiceof design suitable for achurch farm waterfront orwoodland wedding ceremo-ny Underlay requiredPedestal size to be deter-mined Fresh andor driedplant material Fourexhibits
Class 2- ldquoLove is in theAirrdquo A hanging design Type1 A non-kinetic design to behung A 14-inch wreath ofall fresh andor dried plantmaterial Four exhibits
Class 3 - ldquoHeavenlyFlowers At The Churchrdquo Ahanging design Type 1 Anon-kinetic design to behung at the pew end in thechurch All fresh plant mate-rial Four exhibits
Division III Artistic CraftsClass 1 - ldquoGoing to the
Chapelrdquo Bridal bouquet offresh andor dried plantmaterial to be staged in acontainer for elevation of
bouquet Four exhibitsClass 2- ldquoEverlasting
Loverdquo Wedding slipper dec-orated with all dried plantmaterial Three exhibits
Plants on the MichiganGarden Plant List and theState Conservation List cannot be used unless grown bythe exhibitor and so noted ona 3rdquo x 5rdquo card with the exhib-it
The design classes areopen to other MichiganGarden Club members aswell as Marshall AreaGarden Club members Thehorticulture classes are opento the public
Advanced registration isrequired for all design class-es and for all collections
Judging is Friday Aug 15from 11 am to 130 pmOnly clerks and chairmen arepermitted in the show are atthis time
Vintage wedding gownsfrom the 1950s 1960s and1990s will be included in theshow as well as wedding-themed quilts
ldquoOnce you exhibit youlearn all the things you maynot have already knownabout a certain plant This isthe first time the garden clubhas held a flower show inOld Maple Grove ChurchWe were inspired to have our
show here after I saw one inan old renovated court-houserdquo said Glotfelty
For more information onthe show call 269-781-7897
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 9
Stop in and say ldquoHirdquo
See you at the
166TH CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Visit our special display for new
and used vehicles - all with
SPECTACULAR ldquoFAIRrdquo PRICING
Take a drive out to Ceresco and follow the signs forldquoTemptations II Sweet Corn Irsquoll be selling on my frontlawn and can usually deliver quantity buys STOP OUT AND Pick-up the TASTE of SUMMER
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We also will be selling freshly picked corn at Oertherrsquos
Delivering Fresh Corn Dailyfrom the heart of Fredonia Township
Marshall Area Garden Club to hostflower show at Old Maple Grove Church
AT RIGHT MarshallArea Garden Club mem-ber Marlene Glotfelty leftand Old Maple GroveChurch Committee mem-ber Margaret Taylor dis-cuss the upcoming ldquoAWedding to RememberFlower Showrdquo to be held atthe church Aug 15 16
McDonaldrsquos Restaurantspresents Kidsrsquo Day 2014 onTuesday Aug 12
That day kids can enterthe WIN 985 Frog JumpingContest at 1030 pm
Other highlights of the166th Calhoun County Fair(just for kids) are
Bike Give Aways on theCommunity Stage
bullTuesday Aug 12 1 pmbullSaturday Aug 16 2 pmRegistration for the 2012
Peddle Pulls and Racesbegins at 9 am SaturdayAug 16 Race time is 10am
The 4-H barns offer aplace for kids to see closeup dairy and beef cattlesheep goats horses poultryrabbits and swine
Other exhibits includehorticulture floriculturebaked and canned goodsneedlework creative artsand antiques Judging starts
Saturday Aug 9 and runs through Saturday Aug 16
Page 12 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Mud racing isdown and dirty
Mud bogging (also knownas mud racing mud runningmud drags or mudding) is aform of off-road motorsportpopular in Canada and theUnited States in which thegoal is to drive a vehiclethrough a pit of mud of a setlength
Winners are determined bythe distance traveled throughthe pit However if severalvehicles are able to travel the
entire length the time takento traverse the pit will deter-mine the winner Typicallyvehicles competing are four-wheel drives The motorsport is overseen by sanc-tioning bodies like theAmerican Mud RacingAssociation and theNational Mud RacingOrganization (NMRO) thatoversee each class developand maintain the relationship
The West Michigan Mud Runs begin at 630 pm Friday Aug 15 in the grandstand
with track owners to providea racer and fan-friendly facil-
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the sport
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Chuckwagon racing is anequestrian rodeo sport inwhich drivers in a chuck-wagon led by a team of hors-es race around a track
This team event is led by adriver who commands ateam of horses pulling thechuckwagon and is support-ed by two or four outriderseach racing individual thor-oughbred horses that followthe chuckwagon Each race typically involves
three or four teams andbegins with the outridersbreaking camp by tossingtwo tent poles (with four out-riders only) and a barrel rep-resenting a camp stove intothe back of their wagonbefore climbing in them-selves and holding on fordear life as the wagon com-pletes a figure eight aroundtwo barrels before circling arace track
The first wagon to cross
the finish line typically winsalthough various time penal-ties are handed out for infrac-tions such as a barrel beingknocked over a tent pole orstove is not loaded or wagoninterference
The event has become acrowd favorite at theCalhoun County Fair Thisfree event takes place begin-ning at 10 am onWednesday Aug 13 in thegrandstand
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 13
NEED TO SELLSOMETHINGCall 269-965-3955 to place your
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Marshall ChronicleAd-Visor
Chuckwagon racing ridesinto the Calhoun County Fair
Page 16 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Calhoun County Fair is steeped in historyThe Calhoun County fair-
grounds located on CapitalHill is home to Michigansoldest fair and boasts the old-est fair building in the stateFloral Hall
The fairgrounds werefounded in 1848 and featuremore than 45 acres of grassyshaded grounds and pavedstreets One hundred year oldoaks beautiful landscaping a2400-seat grandstand enter-tainment center and campingfacilities help make the fair-grounds an excellent place tocelebrate Michigans oldestcounty fair and other excit-ing events
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day as oneof Michigans foremost agri-cultural attractions Between1839 and 1847 the Fair washeld in various locationsthroughout the county Butin 1848 the fairgrounds inMarshall became the perma-nent home for the CalhounCounty Fair which has beenheld here ever since
Floral Hall the oldestbuilding on the fairgroundsand the oldest fair building inthe state was constructed in1860 in the popular octagon
style of the time The wingswere added at later datesDesigned originally for thedisplay of flowers and farmproduce the building stillplays a major role at thestates oldest county fair
One becomes the ldquooldestcontinually operating fairrdquo inthe state of Michigan bydoing things people enjoyand developing an army ofsupportive and skilled volun-teers
The ldquoheartbeat of theCalhoun County Fairrdquo is itsvolunteer force The fair isan enormous undertakingwith a physical plant with 20different buildings to main-tain and upgrade and at least60 acres to landscape andmow
The fair board looks backwith pride at all the wonder-ful memories attributable tothe ldquofair historyrdquo It also rec-ognizes the enormousresponsibly it owes the com-munity as stewards of thepresent and future genera-tion of fair participants
Presently the CalhounCounty Fairgrounds propertydraws in excess of 100000visitors a year Add to thatthe vendors special events
agricultural and industrialdisplays and you get the realimpact of the association
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day asone of Michigans foremostagricultural attractions
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Michiganrsquos oldest fair building Floral Hall was built in 1861 for the sum of $590 Itfeatures an unusual design consisting of an octagon center rotunda with four rectan-gular wings branching out in each direction
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 17
The 4-H program hastouched and in many casesshaped the lives of thou-sands of Calhoun Countyresidents
4-H got its start nationallyin 1902 in Iowa and Ohioand came to Michigan - toMuskegon and Mason coun-ties - in 1908
Records indicate the first4-H director in CalhounCounty was Charles EAckley who served on atemporary basis in 1917again in 1918 and then on aregular basis from 1921-22Other early temporary direc-tors whose stints overlappedto varying degrees wereLucia Converse FrankDavis Margaret Hutty EdithGabriel and H F Herrod
William C Boman heldthe position from 1922-25E C Sackrider from 1925-28 and Ruth K Sackrider in
1929-30 Alice Osborn Bateswas director from 1931-35prior to the arrival of B EHenry in 1936
Michigans 4-H programbegan with boys corn clubsOver the next 30 years the 4-
H movement gave rise tosheep poultry canning cakebaking and livestock clubsas well These clubs wereeventually linked to theNational CooperativeExtension Service system
which was formed in 1914under the leadership of theU S Department ofAgriculture
To see 4-H in action visitthe 2014 Calhoun CountyFair
Selecting rides that arefun but not too scary ridingsafely and letting the kidsride alone or not are just afew things to think aboutwhen looking forward to the2014 Calhoun County Fair
ldquoCarnival rides inMichigan are held to thehighest safety standards tokeep riders safe while enjoy-ing the roller coasters andwater slidesrdquo saidDepartment of Licensing andRegulatory Affairs (LARA)Deputy Director ShellyEdgerton ldquoWe ask riders todo their part and rememberlsquosafety firstrsquo Read and fol-low all of the ride rules andrestrictions and use all thesafety equipment providedbecause even one injury isone too manyrdquo
Edgerton emphasized thatif your child is too youngtoo small or afraid to ridealone either skip the ridealtogether or make sure yourchild is accompanied by aresponsible adult Kidsbetween the ages of sevenand 12 account for nearly a
third of all ride accidentsParents should make suretheir kids understand saferide behavior
To reduce the chance ofinjury for all ages and stillenjoy the ride LARA offersthese tipsbullRead and obey all postedrules and restrictionsbullFollow all verbal instruc-tions given by ride operatorsor provided by recordedannouncementsbullMake sure the ride is appro-priate for the rider
bullPay attention to rideh e i g h t w e i g h t m e d i c a lrestrictions If you have anypre-existing medical condi-tions check with your doctorbefore riding thrill rides
bullSecurely latch seat beltsshoulder harness and lapbars Hold on to handrailsuse grab bars
bullKeep hands arms legsand feet inside the ride at alltimes Do not ride with handsin the air Secure loose hairclothing and belongings
bullStay in the ldquolocked andloadedrdquo position for theentire ride Never stand upon a ride
bullAdults should never seat achild on their lap unless rideoperators indicate itrsquos safe todo so
bullNever ride when exces-sively tired or while underthe influence of alcohol ordrugs
bullReport any unsafe behav-ior or conditions on a ride to
a ride supervisor or managerimmediately
bullReport injuries to a ridesupervisor They will assistthe injured and report theinjury to LARA
Contact LARA at 517-241-9202 for more informa-tion
Stay safe have funon the carnival rides
History of 4-H programs
Veteransrsquo Dayis Monday
of fair weekOn Monday Aug 11 all veterans of the United States armed
forces will be admitted to the Calhoun County Fair for freeOn behalf of many it is the fair organizersrsquo way of sayingldquothank yourdquo
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2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 19
By Kathy Fisher4-H Program Coordinator
Calhoun County
As the Calhoun CountyFair kicks off next weekhundreds of county 4-Hmembers and volunteers areheaded to the fair to show offtheir projects and skillsWhile the week is the culmi-nation of a year of hard workfor some 4-H offers manyunique opportunities notseen at fair So whetheryoursquore a young person or anadult who has time to give asa volunteer why not join theclub
A program of MichiganState University (MSU)Extension Michigan 4-H isthe largest youth develop-ment program in the stateEach year the program pro-vides more than 200000young people with opportu-nities to explore new inter-ests gain new knowledgeenhance their expertise anddiscover their passion whileteaching valuable life skillsthat prepare youth for thefuture
In Calhoun County 806youth are actively engaged in4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Though tra-ditionally seen as a programfor youth with livestocktoday 4-H has so much moreto offer As a year-roundyouth development programyouth will have the opportu-nity to be engaged in funeducational experiences thathelp them learn valuable lifeskills throughout the entireyear Opportunities for 4-Hrsquoersinclude arts and craftssewing food and nutritiongardening leadership shoot-ing sports livestock andmuch more
No matter what kidschoose all the 4-H projectshelp members learn to exem-plify the four Hrsquos headheart hands and health Theylearn to use their head tomake sound decisions setgoals and stick with them aswell as to develop practical
skills needed to lead a pro-ductive and fulfilling life
Using their heart youthlearn to act with integrity andaccountability and help oth-ers to become their best Their hands are used to putthe needs of their communitybefore their own as theyserve others and they learnabout health by developingskills and knowledge toactively take care of theirminds and bodies
With these skills there isno limit to what youth can dowith 4-H Leadership oppor-tunities within the club offerthem the chance to try outskills while mentoring ayounger member that is newto the group will allow mem-bers to become a teacherthemselves In addition tocounty programs statewide4-H programs such asExploration Days giveyouth the chance to meetother 4-Hrsquoers from aroundthe state and experience whatlife on a college campus islike
Helping to make this pos-sible for 4-Hrsquoers in our owncommunity and across thestate are caring volunteerswho give their time and tal-ents to lend a hand provideguidance and answer lifersquoslittle questions along theway In Calhoun Countymore than 300 volunteersgive their time each yearwith 176 actively involved inmentoring youth through a 4-H club Though the impactof these volunteers is greatthe need for additional 4-Hvolunteers is mounting Witha goal of reaching 20 percentof Michiganrsquos youth through4-H by the year 2020 morevolunteers will be key
If you want to make animpact on the next genera-tion becoming a CalhounCounty 4-H volunteer is oneof the best ways you can dothat You donrsquot have to be aparent or even related to a 4-Hrsquoer to get involved Anyonecan volunteer and itrsquos a greatopportunity to make yourmark on the next generation
Interested volunteers cangive their time in a variety ofways 4-H programs rangefrom animal science tocareer preparation clothingand textiles to science andtechnology or performingarts to youth entrepreneur-ship Whether yoursquove got anhour to give or want to makea year-long commitmenttherersquos a 4-H volunteeropportunity waiting for youLead a club chaperone anevent offer a skills trainingbecome a mentor teach aworkshop or whateverstrikes your interest there isno limit to the ways you canvolunteer your time
Whether you want to helpmake 4-Hersrsquo dreams cometrue as a 4-H volunteer orjoin the club yourself as a 4-H member all of these expe-riences and more can beyours just by joining
Calhoun County 4-H Learn more about how you
can get involved by visiting4hmsuemsuedu or by call-ing me at the CalhounCounty MSU Extensionoffice 269-781-0784
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In Calhoun County 806 youth are actively engaged in 4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Not only at fair time but year-round youth have opportunity toengage in fun educational experiences Pictured here are students in a past sessionof 4-H Albion Creative
Join 4-H and be mentor for tomorrowrsquos leaders
Devin Willis of Homer is one of the hundreds of 4-Hrsquoers who has participated in the annual CalhounCounty Fair Beginning Saturday Aug 9 current clubmembers and volunteers will head to the fairgrounds toshow off their projects and skills CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Neighborhood Planning Councils (NPCs) are resident-based groups that serve an important and specific purpose in our community The purpose of Neighborhood Planning Councils is to provide a forum to inform and discuss with neighborhood residents and representatives of the City staff and City Commissioners issues and concerns of that neighborhood Generally the City informs the NPC of facts and potential results of pending decisions opportunities or other changes The NPC discusses and decides what if any recommendations it would like to make or strategies they would like to develop
These meetings are all open to the public who may attend and offer suggestions about resolving certain matters of interest in the neighborhood Any person who lives or owns property in a Council area or has demonstrable or substantial interest (ie works in) within the defined boundaries of the Council area may request to be considered for membership on their NPC Board
Anyone wanting to join an NPC should give his or her name to the chairperson of the Council Attendance as a potential member is encouraged prior to recommendation by the NPC for membership His or her name is submitted to the City Commission for official appointment
Each NPC has a regularly scheduled meeting date each month Meetings are held in the evenings and run one to two hours in length Questions about Neighborhood Planning Councils meeting locations or membership may be directed to the City of Battle Creek 966-3348
NPC meeting minutes are available online at httpwwwbattlecreekmigovCity_GovernmentBoards_and_CommissionsMinutes__Agendas_and_Notices_Archiveshtm
Neighborhood Planning Council Recent DiscussionsUpcoming Events Regular Meeting DatesTimes
NPC1 ndash Post Franklin
Contact Diana QuiggEmail Dianaquiggyahoocom
Telephone 2699648728
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 4 2014
Community Action Board Room
175 Main Street
1st Thursday at 700 pm
NPC2 ndash North Central
Contact Sam GrayEmail sgray9959gmailcom
Telephone 2692090293
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 8 2014
Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
47 N Washington Avenue
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC3 ndash Central
Contact Gloria MansfieldEmail NA
Telephone 2699652050
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting
New NPC boundaries
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 14 2014
Michigan Tile amp Carpet Community Room
99 E Columbia Avenue
2nd Thursday at 700 pm
NPC4 ndash FremontMcKinleyVerona
Contact John HenninkEmail Neighborhoodpc4gmailcom
Telephone 2699863944
Vice Chair Kaytee FarisEmail kayteefarisgmailcom
Telephone 7343306236
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 20 2014
First Congregational Church - (Inside
Court Yard)
145 Capital Avenue NE
3rd Wednesday at 700 pm
NPC5 ndash Urbandale
Contact Robert WhitfieldEmail lordstrong68comcastnet
Telephone 2692459708
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 11 2014
Christ United Methodist Church
65 N Bedford Road
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC9 ndash Rural Southwest
Contact Linda MorrisEmail lindad49015yahoocom
Telephone 2699793358
bull No meeting in August (unless there is an
issue that requires a special meeting)
bull Guest Presentation Christopher Lussier
or Helen Guzzo CDBG Program
bull Mayor Dave Walters will be signing a
Proclamation declaring September 22
2014 as ldquoKINDNESS DAYrdquo
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 9 2014
Southside Bible Church
4515 Beckley Road
2nd Tuesday at 630 pm
NPC10 ndash WestlakePrairieview
Contact Jeff KotelesEmail kotelesjmichigangov
Telephone 2699637096
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 25 2014
First Assembly of God Church
800 S 24th Street
4th Monday at 700 pm
NPC11 ndash MingesRiverside
Contact Randall ChamplinEmail Randall_Champlinsbcglobalnet
Telephone 2692747093
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting in
September New NPC boundaries
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 24 2014
Riverside Elementary School Library
650 Riverside Drive
4th Wednesday at 700 pm
Public Service Announcement Provided by Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
Neighborhood Planning Council Updates August 7 2014
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consider attending the University of Michigan And he did
just that with great success
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country Terry has now returned to Battle Creek Public Schools
as a member of our outstanding staff working with students to
help them understand the importance of a college education
and how they can obtain it
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going places And we help them get there
The place to be the place to stay
Where are you going
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Agriculture was foremostin the minds of Calhoun
Countyrsquos settlershence the beginnings of regional fairs
which have been held forover a century and a half
The first fairs were held invarious locations in the cityuntil 1848 when theCalhoun CountyAgricultural Society reor-ganized the event and heldthe new 1849 gathering onCapital Hill (now known asthe fairgrounds) and made ita yearly event
Everyone loved the FairWheel of Fortune sideshows prize exhibits pro-duce livestock horse rac-
ing games and much moreIt became one of the mainsocial gatherings of theyear It was often the onlytime people in the morerural areas got a chance tosee old friends Balloonascensions daredevil actsall became a part of ldquoTheFairrdquo
Marshall High Schoolrsquosfirst football game wasplayed at the fairgrounds in1894 the schoolsrsquo inexperi-
enced team was defeated byOlivet College 60-0
Throughout the 1950s andthe 60s the fair grew andprospered The gradualaddition of new and biggermechanical rides demoli-tion derbies big name enter-tainers and ldquoGirlie Showsrdquoadded to the alreadyimmense entertainment ofthe countyrsquos masses Thingswere good and memorieswere made
Page 2 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Congratulations to the Calhoun County Fairon the 166th year of this annual event
Located at1106 S KalamazooMarshall MI 49068
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More about the Midway
Small Animal Auction is Wednesday
The 2014 Calhoun County fair celebrates 166 years of exhibiting the pride and tal-ents of county residents of all ages
Chief Phineas Pamptopee and Mackey Shogequett of the Calhoun CountyPotawatomi Tribe at the Calhoun County Fair in 1908
The 2014 Small Animal Auction is scheduled for Wednesday Aug 13 6 pm Order of saleis rabbits dairy starter calves goats poultry 4-H members count on individuals and busi-nesses to make the event a success As with Fridayrsquos Large Animal Auction the event willtake place in the covered arena
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 3
This 2014 Special Section promoting
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On Friday Aug 15 the2014 Calhoun County Fairwill host one of its premiereevents the Large AnimalAuction As in years pastFridays sale will see the par-ticipation of hundreds of buy-ers viewers 4-H membersand livestock exhibitors
Held in the covered arenaorder of sale is beef swinesheep
Large animal auction beginsat 11 am Friday Aug 15
In mid-August CalhounCounty is treated to its annu-al fair For 166 years 4-Hmembers carousel ridersand area neighbors haveturned the fairgrounds into acolorful magical place
Kicking-off the yearly cel-ebration is the CalhounCounty Fair King and QueenContest The fun begins at 1pm Sunday Aug 10 in thegrandstand
The 2013 Fair King and Queen and court Who will be crowned this year
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SJO motocross comes to the grandstand on Thursday Aug14 at 6 pm Spectators can enjoy motorcycles racing overmounds of dirt providing all the actionthe thrills and spillsof racing
Itrsquos a bird --itrsquos a plane --
itrsquos motocross
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The roar of mightyengines thundering hoovesthe shiny Midway and the
sounds of entertainmentcoming from various stageson the grounds are all part of
the fun of the fair Fairgoerslove their annual departurefrom the daily routine andfeel deprived if any of thesethings are missing
Giving all of this meaninghowever are the hundreds of4-H club members for whomthe annual county fair repre-sents the accomplishment ofclearly defined goalsworked toward over many
months During Fair Week 2014
as you watch the 4-Hers atthe fair you will see a spe-cial maturity on their facesone that reflects their know-ing theyrsquove done their best
4-H Creed
I pledge
My Head to clearer thinkingMy Heart to greater loyaltyMy Hands to larger service andMy Health to better livingFor my club my communitymy country and my world
4-H is at the Heart of the fairPage 4 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Congratulations to the Fair and4-H Kids for 166 Years
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Each year hundreds ofsubmissions from non-live-stock 4-H clubs aroundCalhoun County are judgedand displayed during theannual county fair
4-H club members workall year learning how to cre-ate projects to submit to thefair - photography horticul-ture sewing knitting foodpreparation - visitors neverknow what theyrsquoll see duringFair Week
Before the fair beginsyouth turn in entry forms tothe fair staff who then trans-mits this information to the
4-H Extension Service whichproduces guidelines for thejudges The Extension officelines up the judges with helpfrom the various 4-H clubsuperintendents
On the first Saturday of thefair all the projects are linedup on tables in the coveredarena where they are judgedEach entry is accompaniedby a records notebook eachmember is required to submitwhich includes a marketingplan for the item
Before judging volunteerswork in the Boys amp GirlsBuilding to measure out the
space for their clubsrsquo boothand prepared the area toreceive the membersrsquo proj-ects
After judging each clubtakes its projects to the Boysamp Girls Building and sets upits booth The booth is thenjudged based on a 4-H clubrsquoschosen theme and skill ofexecution
Projects are on displayduring Fair Week to thedelight of parents grandpar-ents and friends of clubmembers
Lena Yaudes Boys amp GirlsBuilding filled with 4-H projects
4-H display booths in the Boys amp Girls Building are judged for originality and design
The Show of Championsbegins at noon the lastSaturday of fair Aug 16 inthe covered arena 2014 4-Hwinners will show rabbitspoultry cavy horses swinedairy starter calves beefgoats dogs and sheep
Championsto showtheir work
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 5
There are three storiesabout where the first demoli-tion derby was held IslipRaceway (Long Island NewYork) Hales CornerRaceway (Hales CornerWisconsin) and an unnamedtown in Ohio
The first story is that in1958 Larry Mendelsohn a28-year stock car drivernoticed that the most cheer-ing and excitement fromcrowds happened when carscrashed Using this informa-tion held the first demoli-tion derby a few years later atIslip Raceway
The New Jersey track con-tinued to hold demos andbeginning in 1962 was fea-tured on ABCs Wide Worldof Sports almost weekly untilthe mid-lsquo70s Within a fewyears the craze swept thecountry becoming a stapleof nearly every county fair
Another story is that HalesCorner Raceway had demosyears prior to IslipAccording to legend CrazyJim Groh of Milwaukeehad a few too many cars onhis dealership lot So he got afew people to drive them as apromotion Many localsclaim that they had demos inthe lsquo50s but actual proof hasnot been found
The only evidence trackeddown would be back-to-backstories on Happy Days tele-vision episodes 64 65 66These episodes Fonzieloves Pinkie Part 1 2 3show demolition derbies inMilwaukee
The last account is that an
unnamed town in Ohio was ascene of road rage gone wildin the mid-rsquo50s Two carscollided at a busy intersec-tion and both continued tobattle it out drawing a hugecrowd to the scene Thisstory however fails to evenname a town or date andonly gets some credibility
because Ohio is a Mecca fordemolition derbies
All of these stories proba-bly fall in the urban mythcategory There were surelyother demos held around thecountry during the same timeperiod but were not officiallyrecognized(Source Schutte Racing Team)
Endro car racing returns to the Calhoun County Fairgrounds on Wednesday Aug13 The race begins at 7 pm in the grandstand
Page 6 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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The history of the demo derby
Demolition Derby isan Aug 16 highlight
Twisted metal smoke anddestruction are coming to theCalhoun County Fair whenthe Aug 16 DemolitionDerby rolls into town Thisis your best chance to safelywitness the organized chaosof multiple car crashes
With strict rules and regu-lations in place the exhila-rating pandemonium of thederby is very safe for thedrivers making it one of themost unique spectacles inmotorsports
While rules vary from
event to event the typicaldemolition derby consists offive or more drivers compet-ing by deliberately rammingtheir vehicles into one anoth-er The last driver whosevehicle is still operational isthe winner
Enduro cars race to thefairgrounds for second year
Enduro car racing is aninexpensive type of automo-bile racing that takes itsname from endurance rac-ing since it consists of hun-dreds of laps around a desig-nated track
Enduro racing involvesstock-based cars that havehad their interior and side orrear windows removed butare mostly stock mechanical-ly A driver is disqualified ifthe post-race inspection findsthat hisher auto has hadmajor racing enhancements
This type of race is often
divided into two classes big-car and small-car Big-carraces feature full-size carswith larger 6- and 8-cylinderengines while small-carraces feature mid-size to sub-compact 4-cylinder makesand models
The races which are oftenlong ones usually occur atthe amateur level The carsoften take up most of thewidth of the track as theybegin from a standing start Itis common for races to behundreds of laps or morethan 50 miles long
Races rarely are canceledbecause of bad weather Therace is not stopped except foran emergency or if the trackis completely blocked When an auto breaks downthe race is temporarily haltedto move the driver to safetyThe car is left in its positionon the racing surface and itbecomes an obstacle aroundwhich the remaining driversmust maneuver Often thefastest car is not the winnerrather longevity is the key towinning
The bouncing of cars off one another was very popular in the 1950s and remainsso to this day -- especially during Fair Week This yearrsquos event begins at 630 pmSaturday Aug 16
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Peddle Pulls and Racestake place on Saturday Aug16 on the Houston SchoolActivity Pad Registrationbegins at 9 am the check-ered flag drops at 10 am
Peddle yourway to fair funon Aug 16
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 7
The Old Maple GroveChurch located on theCalhoun County Fairgroundswill be filled with music dur-ing Fair Week 2014Originally located in EckfordTownship where it was builtbetween April 1900 andMarch 1901 the buildingwas abandoned and in disre-pair after a new church wasbuilt on the same property inthe early 1980s
By the summer of 2006the original structure wasscheduled for demolition tomake way for a parking lotIn February of that year thecongregation donated theoriginal structure to theCalhoun County Agriculturaland Industrial Society onbehalf of the Old MapleGrove Church PreservationCommittee The purpose ofthe committee was to save
the building and relocate it tothe Calhoun CountyFairgrounds
Hours of fundraisers anddonated labor and supplieshave resulted in a successful-ly preserved church hasadded an additional venuefor events at the fairgroundincluded non-denominalchurch services weddingsan annual Christmas pro-gram and events during FairWeek
The church will be open dur-ing fair week
The schedule isSunday Aug 10 Church service hosted by
the Maple Grove Church630 pm
Monday Aug 11To Be Announced
Tuesday Aug 12Dennis Wintersteen and
the Wayward Wind Band630 pm
Wednesday Aug 13St Joe River Boys
630 pmThursday Aug 14Fredonia Holiness Church
singers with Doug DamonFriday Aug 15Marshall Area Garden
Club Small Standard FlowerShow ldquoA Wedding toRememberrdquo 230- 9 pm
Saturday Aug 16Flower show continues
from 10 am to 9 pm
Congratulations to the 165th
Calhoun County
Fair
Congratulations to the 166th
Calhoun County
Fair
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Old Maple Grove Church will be open during the 2014 Calhoun County Fair
Old Maple Grove Church to befilled with music during Fair Week
Paradekicks-off
166th fairAfter a year of preparation
by youth and adults alike the166th Calhoun County Fairgets underway at noon onSunday Aug 10 with theannual parade Antique carswill take the track along withantique tractors Some partic-ipants will ride horses otherswill have their steeds pull awagon or a cart
Prior to the paradersquos step-ping-off members ofAmerican Legion Post 79will post the colors
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Page 8 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
The Calhoun County FairBoard recently presented the2014 Volunteer of the YearAward to Bud Moe Bud hasbeen a participant volunteerand supporter of the CalhounCounty Fair for approxi-mately 40 years In 2004 hewas named a lifetime CCAISmember Bud volunteers numeroushours not only during fairweek but also lends a helpinghand throughout the year toensure that any event occur-ring on the fairgrounds runssmoothly
In his early years of volun-teering for the fair Budowned his towing serviceBudrsquos Wrecker ServiceDuring that time Bud madesure his wreckers and crewswere on site for the demoli-tion derby to tow the dis-abled cars off the track Healso would bring in wreckedcars for stunt car acts
Now during Fair WeekBud uses golf carts to helpmobility-impaired patronsget where they need to goWhen not transporting fairvisitors he can be founddelivering supplies to vari-ous vendors
For many years Budserved as a trustee on theCalhoun County Fair Board
On a tractor (Relay forLife tram driver) on a golf-cart (fair time) or on thestreet Bud Moe has the
Calhoun County Fairgrounds on his mind and in his heart
Come to the Calhoun CountyWersquore Proud to be a MAJOR SPONSOR
Located in the center of
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EXHIBITORSTake lots of photos of your projects and bring in your film or digital cards and make souvenier prints for you and your auction buyers Use our quality Kodak PRINT MAKERfor instant photo printing
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Fair fun begins Saturday Aug 9The 2014 Calhoun County Fair begins Saturday Aug 9 That day the Calhoun County
Yesteryears Antique Tractor Club will hold its 19th annual Antique Tractor Pull This crowd-favorite free event takes place in the grandstand For those wanting a closer look at theseantique treasures the club will have a display during the fair
Bud Moe volunteered for the 2014 Relay for Life-Calhoun County East at the fairgrounds
Fair board recognizes Bud Moe
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The Marshall Area GardenClub is partnering with theOld Maple Grove Church tohost ldquoA Wedding ToRemember Small StandardFloral Showrdquo in the churchfrom 230 to 9 pm onFriday Aug 15 and from 10am to 9 pm SaturdayAug 16 Marlene Glotfeltyis the flower show co-chairwith Shirley Clutter Theshow will be judged by twopanels of three judges
There will be 19 exhibitsat the show in both the sanc-tuary of the church and in thebasement social hallDisplays all made fromfresh or dried plant materialswill be judged in three divi-sions Division 1-Horticulture and Division II-Design and Division III-Artistic Crafts Division I Horticulture
Class 1 - AnnualsThree stems Cut speci-
mens 6-18 inches tallClass 2- Perennials and
Biennials Cut specimens 6-18 inches tall
Class 3- Collections Eachcollection must consist of aminimum of five differentcut specimens One stemexhibited in individual con-tainers Each specimen indi-vidually named Spaceallowed for collection is 30 x
24 inchesClass 4- Arboreal (narrow
leaved evergreens)Minimum of 18 inches andno more than 30 inches
Class 5- Bulbs Cormsand Tubers One stem percontainer
Class 6- Hosta FoliageOne stem per container
Division II Design Class 1 - ldquoWith These
Flowersrdquo Designerrsquos choiceof design suitable for achurch farm waterfront orwoodland wedding ceremo-ny Underlay requiredPedestal size to be deter-mined Fresh andor driedplant material Fourexhibits
Class 2- ldquoLove is in theAirrdquo A hanging design Type1 A non-kinetic design to behung A 14-inch wreath ofall fresh andor dried plantmaterial Four exhibits
Class 3 - ldquoHeavenlyFlowers At The Churchrdquo Ahanging design Type 1 Anon-kinetic design to behung at the pew end in thechurch All fresh plant mate-rial Four exhibits
Division III Artistic CraftsClass 1 - ldquoGoing to the
Chapelrdquo Bridal bouquet offresh andor dried plantmaterial to be staged in acontainer for elevation of
bouquet Four exhibitsClass 2- ldquoEverlasting
Loverdquo Wedding slipper dec-orated with all dried plantmaterial Three exhibits
Plants on the MichiganGarden Plant List and theState Conservation List cannot be used unless grown bythe exhibitor and so noted ona 3rdquo x 5rdquo card with the exhib-it
The design classes areopen to other MichiganGarden Club members aswell as Marshall AreaGarden Club members Thehorticulture classes are opento the public
Advanced registration isrequired for all design class-es and for all collections
Judging is Friday Aug 15from 11 am to 130 pmOnly clerks and chairmen arepermitted in the show are atthis time
Vintage wedding gownsfrom the 1950s 1960s and1990s will be included in theshow as well as wedding-themed quilts
ldquoOnce you exhibit youlearn all the things you maynot have already knownabout a certain plant This isthe first time the garden clubhas held a flower show inOld Maple Grove ChurchWe were inspired to have our
show here after I saw one inan old renovated court-houserdquo said Glotfelty
For more information onthe show call 269-781-7897
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 9
Stop in and say ldquoHirdquo
See you at the
166TH CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Visit our special display for new
and used vehicles - all with
SPECTACULAR ldquoFAIRrdquo PRICING
Take a drive out to Ceresco and follow the signs forldquoTemptations II Sweet Corn Irsquoll be selling on my frontlawn and can usually deliver quantity buys STOP OUT AND Pick-up the TASTE of SUMMER
Mark Reincke 10101 13 Mile Rd781-2432
We also will be selling freshly picked corn at Oertherrsquos
Delivering Fresh Corn Dailyfrom the heart of Fredonia Township
Marshall Area Garden Club to hostflower show at Old Maple Grove Church
AT RIGHT MarshallArea Garden Club mem-ber Marlene Glotfelty leftand Old Maple GroveChurch Committee mem-ber Margaret Taylor dis-cuss the upcoming ldquoAWedding to RememberFlower Showrdquo to be held atthe church Aug 15 16
McDonaldrsquos Restaurantspresents Kidsrsquo Day 2014 onTuesday Aug 12
That day kids can enterthe WIN 985 Frog JumpingContest at 1030 pm
Other highlights of the166th Calhoun County Fair(just for kids) are
Bike Give Aways on theCommunity Stage
bullTuesday Aug 12 1 pmbullSaturday Aug 16 2 pmRegistration for the 2012
Peddle Pulls and Racesbegins at 9 am SaturdayAug 16 Race time is 10am
The 4-H barns offer aplace for kids to see closeup dairy and beef cattlesheep goats horses poultryrabbits and swine
Other exhibits includehorticulture floriculturebaked and canned goodsneedlework creative artsand antiques Judging starts
Saturday Aug 9 and runs through Saturday Aug 16
Page 12 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Herersquos hoping for asuccessful
166thHave fun at
the fair
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Mud racing isdown and dirty
Mud bogging (also knownas mud racing mud runningmud drags or mudding) is aform of off-road motorsportpopular in Canada and theUnited States in which thegoal is to drive a vehiclethrough a pit of mud of a setlength
Winners are determined bythe distance traveled throughthe pit However if severalvehicles are able to travel the
entire length the time takento traverse the pit will deter-mine the winner Typicallyvehicles competing are four-wheel drives The motorsport is overseen by sanc-tioning bodies like theAmerican Mud RacingAssociation and theNational Mud RacingOrganization (NMRO) thatoversee each class developand maintain the relationship
The West Michigan Mud Runs begin at 630 pm Friday Aug 15 in the grandstand
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Chuckwagon racing is anequestrian rodeo sport inwhich drivers in a chuck-wagon led by a team of hors-es race around a track
This team event is led by adriver who commands ateam of horses pulling thechuckwagon and is support-ed by two or four outriderseach racing individual thor-oughbred horses that followthe chuckwagon Each race typically involves
three or four teams andbegins with the outridersbreaking camp by tossingtwo tent poles (with four out-riders only) and a barrel rep-resenting a camp stove intothe back of their wagonbefore climbing in them-selves and holding on fordear life as the wagon com-pletes a figure eight aroundtwo barrels before circling arace track
The first wagon to cross
the finish line typically winsalthough various time penal-ties are handed out for infrac-tions such as a barrel beingknocked over a tent pole orstove is not loaded or wagoninterference
The event has become acrowd favorite at theCalhoun County Fair Thisfree event takes place begin-ning at 10 am onWednesday Aug 13 in thegrandstand
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 13
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Chuckwagon racing ridesinto the Calhoun County Fair
Page 16 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Calhoun County Fair is steeped in historyThe Calhoun County fair-
grounds located on CapitalHill is home to Michigansoldest fair and boasts the old-est fair building in the stateFloral Hall
The fairgrounds werefounded in 1848 and featuremore than 45 acres of grassyshaded grounds and pavedstreets One hundred year oldoaks beautiful landscaping a2400-seat grandstand enter-tainment center and campingfacilities help make the fair-grounds an excellent place tocelebrate Michigans oldestcounty fair and other excit-ing events
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day as oneof Michigans foremost agri-cultural attractions Between1839 and 1847 the Fair washeld in various locationsthroughout the county Butin 1848 the fairgrounds inMarshall became the perma-nent home for the CalhounCounty Fair which has beenheld here ever since
Floral Hall the oldestbuilding on the fairgroundsand the oldest fair building inthe state was constructed in1860 in the popular octagon
style of the time The wingswere added at later datesDesigned originally for thedisplay of flowers and farmproduce the building stillplays a major role at thestates oldest county fair
One becomes the ldquooldestcontinually operating fairrdquo inthe state of Michigan bydoing things people enjoyand developing an army ofsupportive and skilled volun-teers
The ldquoheartbeat of theCalhoun County Fairrdquo is itsvolunteer force The fair isan enormous undertakingwith a physical plant with 20different buildings to main-tain and upgrade and at least60 acres to landscape andmow
The fair board looks backwith pride at all the wonder-ful memories attributable tothe ldquofair historyrdquo It also rec-ognizes the enormousresponsibly it owes the com-munity as stewards of thepresent and future genera-tion of fair participants
Presently the CalhounCounty Fairgrounds propertydraws in excess of 100000visitors a year Add to thatthe vendors special events
agricultural and industrialdisplays and you get the realimpact of the association
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day asone of Michigans foremostagricultural attractions
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2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 17
The 4-H program hastouched and in many casesshaped the lives of thou-sands of Calhoun Countyresidents
4-H got its start nationallyin 1902 in Iowa and Ohioand came to Michigan - toMuskegon and Mason coun-ties - in 1908
Records indicate the first4-H director in CalhounCounty was Charles EAckley who served on atemporary basis in 1917again in 1918 and then on aregular basis from 1921-22Other early temporary direc-tors whose stints overlappedto varying degrees wereLucia Converse FrankDavis Margaret Hutty EdithGabriel and H F Herrod
William C Boman heldthe position from 1922-25E C Sackrider from 1925-28 and Ruth K Sackrider in
1929-30 Alice Osborn Bateswas director from 1931-35prior to the arrival of B EHenry in 1936
Michigans 4-H programbegan with boys corn clubsOver the next 30 years the 4-
H movement gave rise tosheep poultry canning cakebaking and livestock clubsas well These clubs wereeventually linked to theNational CooperativeExtension Service system
which was formed in 1914under the leadership of theU S Department ofAgriculture
To see 4-H in action visitthe 2014 Calhoun CountyFair
Selecting rides that arefun but not too scary ridingsafely and letting the kidsride alone or not are just afew things to think aboutwhen looking forward to the2014 Calhoun County Fair
ldquoCarnival rides inMichigan are held to thehighest safety standards tokeep riders safe while enjoy-ing the roller coasters andwater slidesrdquo saidDepartment of Licensing andRegulatory Affairs (LARA)Deputy Director ShellyEdgerton ldquoWe ask riders todo their part and rememberlsquosafety firstrsquo Read and fol-low all of the ride rules andrestrictions and use all thesafety equipment providedbecause even one injury isone too manyrdquo
Edgerton emphasized thatif your child is too youngtoo small or afraid to ridealone either skip the ridealtogether or make sure yourchild is accompanied by aresponsible adult Kidsbetween the ages of sevenand 12 account for nearly a
third of all ride accidentsParents should make suretheir kids understand saferide behavior
To reduce the chance ofinjury for all ages and stillenjoy the ride LARA offersthese tipsbullRead and obey all postedrules and restrictionsbullFollow all verbal instruc-tions given by ride operatorsor provided by recordedannouncementsbullMake sure the ride is appro-priate for the rider
bullPay attention to rideh e i g h t w e i g h t m e d i c a lrestrictions If you have anypre-existing medical condi-tions check with your doctorbefore riding thrill rides
bullSecurely latch seat beltsshoulder harness and lapbars Hold on to handrailsuse grab bars
bullKeep hands arms legsand feet inside the ride at alltimes Do not ride with handsin the air Secure loose hairclothing and belongings
bullStay in the ldquolocked andloadedrdquo position for theentire ride Never stand upon a ride
bullAdults should never seat achild on their lap unless rideoperators indicate itrsquos safe todo so
bullNever ride when exces-sively tired or while underthe influence of alcohol ordrugs
bullReport any unsafe behav-ior or conditions on a ride to
a ride supervisor or managerimmediately
bullReport injuries to a ridesupervisor They will assistthe injured and report theinjury to LARA
Contact LARA at 517-241-9202 for more informa-tion
Stay safe have funon the carnival rides
History of 4-H programs
Veteransrsquo Dayis Monday
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forces will be admitted to the Calhoun County Fair for freeOn behalf of many it is the fair organizersrsquo way of sayingldquothank yourdquo
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2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 19
By Kathy Fisher4-H Program Coordinator
Calhoun County
As the Calhoun CountyFair kicks off next weekhundreds of county 4-Hmembers and volunteers areheaded to the fair to show offtheir projects and skillsWhile the week is the culmi-nation of a year of hard workfor some 4-H offers manyunique opportunities notseen at fair So whetheryoursquore a young person or anadult who has time to give asa volunteer why not join theclub
A program of MichiganState University (MSU)Extension Michigan 4-H isthe largest youth develop-ment program in the stateEach year the program pro-vides more than 200000young people with opportu-nities to explore new inter-ests gain new knowledgeenhance their expertise anddiscover their passion whileteaching valuable life skillsthat prepare youth for thefuture
In Calhoun County 806youth are actively engaged in4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Though tra-ditionally seen as a programfor youth with livestocktoday 4-H has so much moreto offer As a year-roundyouth development programyouth will have the opportu-nity to be engaged in funeducational experiences thathelp them learn valuable lifeskills throughout the entireyear Opportunities for 4-Hrsquoersinclude arts and craftssewing food and nutritiongardening leadership shoot-ing sports livestock andmuch more
No matter what kidschoose all the 4-H projectshelp members learn to exem-plify the four Hrsquos headheart hands and health Theylearn to use their head tomake sound decisions setgoals and stick with them aswell as to develop practical
skills needed to lead a pro-ductive and fulfilling life
Using their heart youthlearn to act with integrity andaccountability and help oth-ers to become their best Their hands are used to putthe needs of their communitybefore their own as theyserve others and they learnabout health by developingskills and knowledge toactively take care of theirminds and bodies
With these skills there isno limit to what youth can dowith 4-H Leadership oppor-tunities within the club offerthem the chance to try outskills while mentoring ayounger member that is newto the group will allow mem-bers to become a teacherthemselves In addition tocounty programs statewide4-H programs such asExploration Days giveyouth the chance to meetother 4-Hrsquoers from aroundthe state and experience whatlife on a college campus islike
Helping to make this pos-sible for 4-Hrsquoers in our owncommunity and across thestate are caring volunteerswho give their time and tal-ents to lend a hand provideguidance and answer lifersquoslittle questions along theway In Calhoun Countymore than 300 volunteersgive their time each yearwith 176 actively involved inmentoring youth through a 4-H club Though the impactof these volunteers is greatthe need for additional 4-Hvolunteers is mounting Witha goal of reaching 20 percentof Michiganrsquos youth through4-H by the year 2020 morevolunteers will be key
If you want to make animpact on the next genera-tion becoming a CalhounCounty 4-H volunteer is oneof the best ways you can dothat You donrsquot have to be aparent or even related to a 4-Hrsquoer to get involved Anyonecan volunteer and itrsquos a greatopportunity to make yourmark on the next generation
Interested volunteers cangive their time in a variety ofways 4-H programs rangefrom animal science tocareer preparation clothingand textiles to science andtechnology or performingarts to youth entrepreneur-ship Whether yoursquove got anhour to give or want to makea year-long commitmenttherersquos a 4-H volunteeropportunity waiting for youLead a club chaperone anevent offer a skills trainingbecome a mentor teach aworkshop or whateverstrikes your interest there isno limit to the ways you canvolunteer your time
Whether you want to helpmake 4-Hersrsquo dreams cometrue as a 4-H volunteer orjoin the club yourself as a 4-H member all of these expe-riences and more can beyours just by joining
Calhoun County 4-H Learn more about how you
can get involved by visiting4hmsuemsuedu or by call-ing me at the CalhounCounty MSU Extensionoffice 269-781-0784
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In Calhoun County 806 youth are actively engaged in 4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Not only at fair time but year-round youth have opportunity toengage in fun educational experiences Pictured here are students in a past sessionof 4-H Albion Creative
Join 4-H and be mentor for tomorrowrsquos leaders
Devin Willis of Homer is one of the hundreds of 4-Hrsquoers who has participated in the annual CalhounCounty Fair Beginning Saturday Aug 9 current clubmembers and volunteers will head to the fairgrounds toshow off their projects and skills CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Neighborhood Planning Councils (NPCs) are resident-based groups that serve an important and specific purpose in our community The purpose of Neighborhood Planning Councils is to provide a forum to inform and discuss with neighborhood residents and representatives of the City staff and City Commissioners issues and concerns of that neighborhood Generally the City informs the NPC of facts and potential results of pending decisions opportunities or other changes The NPC discusses and decides what if any recommendations it would like to make or strategies they would like to develop
These meetings are all open to the public who may attend and offer suggestions about resolving certain matters of interest in the neighborhood Any person who lives or owns property in a Council area or has demonstrable or substantial interest (ie works in) within the defined boundaries of the Council area may request to be considered for membership on their NPC Board
Anyone wanting to join an NPC should give his or her name to the chairperson of the Council Attendance as a potential member is encouraged prior to recommendation by the NPC for membership His or her name is submitted to the City Commission for official appointment
Each NPC has a regularly scheduled meeting date each month Meetings are held in the evenings and run one to two hours in length Questions about Neighborhood Planning Councils meeting locations or membership may be directed to the City of Battle Creek 966-3348
NPC meeting minutes are available online at httpwwwbattlecreekmigovCity_GovernmentBoards_and_CommissionsMinutes__Agendas_and_Notices_Archiveshtm
Neighborhood Planning Council Recent DiscussionsUpcoming Events Regular Meeting DatesTimes
NPC1 ndash Post Franklin
Contact Diana QuiggEmail Dianaquiggyahoocom
Telephone 2699648728
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 4 2014
Community Action Board Room
175 Main Street
1st Thursday at 700 pm
NPC2 ndash North Central
Contact Sam GrayEmail sgray9959gmailcom
Telephone 2692090293
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 8 2014
Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
47 N Washington Avenue
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC3 ndash Central
Contact Gloria MansfieldEmail NA
Telephone 2699652050
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting
New NPC boundaries
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 14 2014
Michigan Tile amp Carpet Community Room
99 E Columbia Avenue
2nd Thursday at 700 pm
NPC4 ndash FremontMcKinleyVerona
Contact John HenninkEmail Neighborhoodpc4gmailcom
Telephone 2699863944
Vice Chair Kaytee FarisEmail kayteefarisgmailcom
Telephone 7343306236
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 20 2014
First Congregational Church - (Inside
Court Yard)
145 Capital Avenue NE
3rd Wednesday at 700 pm
NPC5 ndash Urbandale
Contact Robert WhitfieldEmail lordstrong68comcastnet
Telephone 2692459708
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 11 2014
Christ United Methodist Church
65 N Bedford Road
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC9 ndash Rural Southwest
Contact Linda MorrisEmail lindad49015yahoocom
Telephone 2699793358
bull No meeting in August (unless there is an
issue that requires a special meeting)
bull Guest Presentation Christopher Lussier
or Helen Guzzo CDBG Program
bull Mayor Dave Walters will be signing a
Proclamation declaring September 22
2014 as ldquoKINDNESS DAYrdquo
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 9 2014
Southside Bible Church
4515 Beckley Road
2nd Tuesday at 630 pm
NPC10 ndash WestlakePrairieview
Contact Jeff KotelesEmail kotelesjmichigangov
Telephone 2699637096
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 25 2014
First Assembly of God Church
800 S 24th Street
4th Monday at 700 pm
NPC11 ndash MingesRiverside
Contact Randall ChamplinEmail Randall_Champlinsbcglobalnet
Telephone 2692747093
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting in
September New NPC boundaries
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 24 2014
Riverside Elementary School Library
650 Riverside Drive
4th Wednesday at 700 pm
Public Service Announcement Provided by Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
Neighborhood Planning Council Updates August 7 2014
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Agriculture was foremostin the minds of Calhoun
Countyrsquos settlershence the beginnings of regional fairs
which have been held forover a century and a half
The first fairs were held invarious locations in the cityuntil 1848 when theCalhoun CountyAgricultural Society reor-ganized the event and heldthe new 1849 gathering onCapital Hill (now known asthe fairgrounds) and made ita yearly event
Everyone loved the FairWheel of Fortune sideshows prize exhibits pro-duce livestock horse rac-
ing games and much moreIt became one of the mainsocial gatherings of theyear It was often the onlytime people in the morerural areas got a chance tosee old friends Balloonascensions daredevil actsall became a part of ldquoTheFairrdquo
Marshall High Schoolrsquosfirst football game wasplayed at the fairgrounds in1894 the schoolsrsquo inexperi-
enced team was defeated byOlivet College 60-0
Throughout the 1950s andthe 60s the fair grew andprospered The gradualaddition of new and biggermechanical rides demoli-tion derbies big name enter-tainers and ldquoGirlie Showsrdquoadded to the alreadyimmense entertainment ofthe countyrsquos masses Thingswere good and memorieswere made
Page 2 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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URGES YOU to SUPPORTthe Annual 4-H AUCTIONSWednesday Evening and Friday Afternoon
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Congratulations to the Calhoun County Fairon the 166th year of this annual event
Located at1106 S KalamazooMarshall MI 49068
269-781-7100
Celebrate year 166 at the Calhoun County Fair
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More about the Midway
Small Animal Auction is Wednesday
The 2014 Calhoun County fair celebrates 166 years of exhibiting the pride and tal-ents of county residents of all ages
Chief Phineas Pamptopee and Mackey Shogequett of the Calhoun CountyPotawatomi Tribe at the Calhoun County Fair in 1908
The 2014 Small Animal Auction is scheduled for Wednesday Aug 13 6 pm Order of saleis rabbits dairy starter calves goats poultry 4-H members count on individuals and busi-nesses to make the event a success As with Fridayrsquos Large Animal Auction the event willtake place in the covered arena
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 3
This 2014 Special Section promoting
the 166th Calhoun County Fair is
provided by these two LOCAL
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The advertising in this section makes it possible to share the information about this annual event Show your
appreciation by visiting these sponsoring businesses in the coming year
bullThe Calhoun County Fair celebrates the talents and
achievement of LOCAL PEOPLE and deserves your attendance and applause
On Friday Aug 15 the2014 Calhoun County Fairwill host one of its premiereevents the Large AnimalAuction As in years pastFridays sale will see the par-ticipation of hundreds of buy-ers viewers 4-H membersand livestock exhibitors
Held in the covered arenaorder of sale is beef swinesheep
Large animal auction beginsat 11 am Friday Aug 15
In mid-August CalhounCounty is treated to its annu-al fair For 166 years 4-Hmembers carousel ridersand area neighbors haveturned the fairgrounds into acolorful magical place
Kicking-off the yearly cel-ebration is the CalhounCounty Fair King and QueenContest The fun begins at 1pm Sunday Aug 10 in thegrandstand
The 2013 Fair King and Queen and court Who will be crowned this year
Calhoun CountyFair begins withselection of royalty
SJO motocross comes to the grandstand on Thursday Aug14 at 6 pm Spectators can enjoy motorcycles racing overmounds of dirt providing all the actionthe thrills and spillsof racing
Itrsquos a bird --itrsquos a plane --
itrsquos motocross
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The roar of mightyengines thundering hoovesthe shiny Midway and the
sounds of entertainmentcoming from various stageson the grounds are all part of
the fun of the fair Fairgoerslove their annual departurefrom the daily routine andfeel deprived if any of thesethings are missing
Giving all of this meaninghowever are the hundreds of4-H club members for whomthe annual county fair repre-sents the accomplishment ofclearly defined goalsworked toward over many
months During Fair Week 2014
as you watch the 4-Hers atthe fair you will see a spe-cial maturity on their facesone that reflects their know-ing theyrsquove done their best
4-H Creed
I pledge
My Head to clearer thinkingMy Heart to greater loyaltyMy Hands to larger service andMy Health to better livingFor my club my communitymy country and my world
4-H is at the Heart of the fairPage 4 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Congratulations to the Fair and4-H Kids for 166 Years
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Good Luckhellip4Hers at the
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Each year hundreds ofsubmissions from non-live-stock 4-H clubs aroundCalhoun County are judgedand displayed during theannual county fair
4-H club members workall year learning how to cre-ate projects to submit to thefair - photography horticul-ture sewing knitting foodpreparation - visitors neverknow what theyrsquoll see duringFair Week
Before the fair beginsyouth turn in entry forms tothe fair staff who then trans-mits this information to the
4-H Extension Service whichproduces guidelines for thejudges The Extension officelines up the judges with helpfrom the various 4-H clubsuperintendents
On the first Saturday of thefair all the projects are linedup on tables in the coveredarena where they are judgedEach entry is accompaniedby a records notebook eachmember is required to submitwhich includes a marketingplan for the item
Before judging volunteerswork in the Boys amp GirlsBuilding to measure out the
space for their clubsrsquo boothand prepared the area toreceive the membersrsquo proj-ects
After judging each clubtakes its projects to the Boysamp Girls Building and sets upits booth The booth is thenjudged based on a 4-H clubrsquoschosen theme and skill ofexecution
Projects are on displayduring Fair Week to thedelight of parents grandpar-ents and friends of clubmembers
Lena Yaudes Boys amp GirlsBuilding filled with 4-H projects
4-H display booths in the Boys amp Girls Building are judged for originality and design
The Show of Championsbegins at noon the lastSaturday of fair Aug 16 inthe covered arena 2014 4-Hwinners will show rabbitspoultry cavy horses swinedairy starter calves beefgoats dogs and sheep
Championsto showtheir work
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 5
There are three storiesabout where the first demoli-tion derby was held IslipRaceway (Long Island NewYork) Hales CornerRaceway (Hales CornerWisconsin) and an unnamedtown in Ohio
The first story is that in1958 Larry Mendelsohn a28-year stock car drivernoticed that the most cheer-ing and excitement fromcrowds happened when carscrashed Using this informa-tion held the first demoli-tion derby a few years later atIslip Raceway
The New Jersey track con-tinued to hold demos andbeginning in 1962 was fea-tured on ABCs Wide Worldof Sports almost weekly untilthe mid-lsquo70s Within a fewyears the craze swept thecountry becoming a stapleof nearly every county fair
Another story is that HalesCorner Raceway had demosyears prior to IslipAccording to legend CrazyJim Groh of Milwaukeehad a few too many cars onhis dealership lot So he got afew people to drive them as apromotion Many localsclaim that they had demos inthe lsquo50s but actual proof hasnot been found
The only evidence trackeddown would be back-to-backstories on Happy Days tele-vision episodes 64 65 66These episodes Fonzieloves Pinkie Part 1 2 3show demolition derbies inMilwaukee
The last account is that an
unnamed town in Ohio was ascene of road rage gone wildin the mid-rsquo50s Two carscollided at a busy intersec-tion and both continued tobattle it out drawing a hugecrowd to the scene Thisstory however fails to evenname a town or date andonly gets some credibility
because Ohio is a Mecca fordemolition derbies
All of these stories proba-bly fall in the urban mythcategory There were surelyother demos held around thecountry during the same timeperiod but were not officiallyrecognized(Source Schutte Racing Team)
Endro car racing returns to the Calhoun County Fairgrounds on Wednesday Aug13 The race begins at 7 pm in the grandstand
Page 6 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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The history of the demo derby
Demolition Derby isan Aug 16 highlight
Twisted metal smoke anddestruction are coming to theCalhoun County Fair whenthe Aug 16 DemolitionDerby rolls into town Thisis your best chance to safelywitness the organized chaosof multiple car crashes
With strict rules and regu-lations in place the exhila-rating pandemonium of thederby is very safe for thedrivers making it one of themost unique spectacles inmotorsports
While rules vary from
event to event the typicaldemolition derby consists offive or more drivers compet-ing by deliberately rammingtheir vehicles into one anoth-er The last driver whosevehicle is still operational isthe winner
Enduro cars race to thefairgrounds for second year
Enduro car racing is aninexpensive type of automo-bile racing that takes itsname from endurance rac-ing since it consists of hun-dreds of laps around a desig-nated track
Enduro racing involvesstock-based cars that havehad their interior and side orrear windows removed butare mostly stock mechanical-ly A driver is disqualified ifthe post-race inspection findsthat hisher auto has hadmajor racing enhancements
This type of race is often
divided into two classes big-car and small-car Big-carraces feature full-size carswith larger 6- and 8-cylinderengines while small-carraces feature mid-size to sub-compact 4-cylinder makesand models
The races which are oftenlong ones usually occur atthe amateur level The carsoften take up most of thewidth of the track as theybegin from a standing start Itis common for races to behundreds of laps or morethan 50 miles long
Races rarely are canceledbecause of bad weather Therace is not stopped except foran emergency or if the trackis completely blocked When an auto breaks downthe race is temporarily haltedto move the driver to safetyThe car is left in its positionon the racing surface and itbecomes an obstacle aroundwhich the remaining driversmust maneuver Often thefastest car is not the winnerrather longevity is the key towinning
The bouncing of cars off one another was very popular in the 1950s and remainsso to this day -- especially during Fair Week This yearrsquos event begins at 630 pmSaturday Aug 16
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Peddle Pulls and Racestake place on Saturday Aug16 on the Houston SchoolActivity Pad Registrationbegins at 9 am the check-ered flag drops at 10 am
Peddle yourway to fair funon Aug 16
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 7
The Old Maple GroveChurch located on theCalhoun County Fairgroundswill be filled with music dur-ing Fair Week 2014Originally located in EckfordTownship where it was builtbetween April 1900 andMarch 1901 the buildingwas abandoned and in disre-pair after a new church wasbuilt on the same property inthe early 1980s
By the summer of 2006the original structure wasscheduled for demolition tomake way for a parking lotIn February of that year thecongregation donated theoriginal structure to theCalhoun County Agriculturaland Industrial Society onbehalf of the Old MapleGrove Church PreservationCommittee The purpose ofthe committee was to save
the building and relocate it tothe Calhoun CountyFairgrounds
Hours of fundraisers anddonated labor and supplieshave resulted in a successful-ly preserved church hasadded an additional venuefor events at the fairgroundincluded non-denominalchurch services weddingsan annual Christmas pro-gram and events during FairWeek
The church will be open dur-ing fair week
The schedule isSunday Aug 10 Church service hosted by
the Maple Grove Church630 pm
Monday Aug 11To Be Announced
Tuesday Aug 12Dennis Wintersteen and
the Wayward Wind Band630 pm
Wednesday Aug 13St Joe River Boys
630 pmThursday Aug 14Fredonia Holiness Church
singers with Doug DamonFriday Aug 15Marshall Area Garden
Club Small Standard FlowerShow ldquoA Wedding toRememberrdquo 230- 9 pm
Saturday Aug 16Flower show continues
from 10 am to 9 pm
Congratulations to the 165th
Calhoun County
Fair
Congratulations to the 166th
Calhoun County
Fair
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Old Maple Grove Church will be open during the 2014 Calhoun County Fair
Old Maple Grove Church to befilled with music during Fair Week
Paradekicks-off
166th fairAfter a year of preparation
by youth and adults alike the166th Calhoun County Fairgets underway at noon onSunday Aug 10 with theannual parade Antique carswill take the track along withantique tractors Some partic-ipants will ride horses otherswill have their steeds pull awagon or a cart
Prior to the paradersquos step-ping-off members ofAmerican Legion Post 79will post the colors
Jason P RapeljeFinancial Advisor424 E Michigan Ave Marshall MI 49068269-781-4516
Scott L Evans AAMSFinancial Advisor207 W Michigan Ave Marshall MI 49068269-781-5305
Page 8 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
The Calhoun County FairBoard recently presented the2014 Volunteer of the YearAward to Bud Moe Bud hasbeen a participant volunteerand supporter of the CalhounCounty Fair for approxi-mately 40 years In 2004 hewas named a lifetime CCAISmember Bud volunteers numeroushours not only during fairweek but also lends a helpinghand throughout the year toensure that any event occur-ring on the fairgrounds runssmoothly
In his early years of volun-teering for the fair Budowned his towing serviceBudrsquos Wrecker ServiceDuring that time Bud madesure his wreckers and crewswere on site for the demoli-tion derby to tow the dis-abled cars off the track Healso would bring in wreckedcars for stunt car acts
Now during Fair WeekBud uses golf carts to helpmobility-impaired patronsget where they need to goWhen not transporting fairvisitors he can be founddelivering supplies to vari-ous vendors
For many years Budserved as a trustee on theCalhoun County Fair Board
On a tractor (Relay forLife tram driver) on a golf-cart (fair time) or on thestreet Bud Moe has the
Calhoun County Fairgrounds on his mind and in his heart
Come to the Calhoun CountyWersquore Proud to be a MAJOR SPONSOR
Located in the center of
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EXHIBITORSTake lots of photos of your projects and bring in your film or digital cards and make souvenier prints for you and your auction buyers Use our quality Kodak PRINT MAKERfor instant photo printing
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Fair fun begins Saturday Aug 9The 2014 Calhoun County Fair begins Saturday Aug 9 That day the Calhoun County
Yesteryears Antique Tractor Club will hold its 19th annual Antique Tractor Pull This crowd-favorite free event takes place in the grandstand For those wanting a closer look at theseantique treasures the club will have a display during the fair
Bud Moe volunteered for the 2014 Relay for Life-Calhoun County East at the fairgrounds
Fair board recognizes Bud Moe
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The Marshall Area GardenClub is partnering with theOld Maple Grove Church tohost ldquoA Wedding ToRemember Small StandardFloral Showrdquo in the churchfrom 230 to 9 pm onFriday Aug 15 and from 10am to 9 pm SaturdayAug 16 Marlene Glotfeltyis the flower show co-chairwith Shirley Clutter Theshow will be judged by twopanels of three judges
There will be 19 exhibitsat the show in both the sanc-tuary of the church and in thebasement social hallDisplays all made fromfresh or dried plant materialswill be judged in three divi-sions Division 1-Horticulture and Division II-Design and Division III-Artistic Crafts Division I Horticulture
Class 1 - AnnualsThree stems Cut speci-
mens 6-18 inches tallClass 2- Perennials and
Biennials Cut specimens 6-18 inches tall
Class 3- Collections Eachcollection must consist of aminimum of five differentcut specimens One stemexhibited in individual con-tainers Each specimen indi-vidually named Spaceallowed for collection is 30 x
24 inchesClass 4- Arboreal (narrow
leaved evergreens)Minimum of 18 inches andno more than 30 inches
Class 5- Bulbs Cormsand Tubers One stem percontainer
Class 6- Hosta FoliageOne stem per container
Division II Design Class 1 - ldquoWith These
Flowersrdquo Designerrsquos choiceof design suitable for achurch farm waterfront orwoodland wedding ceremo-ny Underlay requiredPedestal size to be deter-mined Fresh andor driedplant material Fourexhibits
Class 2- ldquoLove is in theAirrdquo A hanging design Type1 A non-kinetic design to behung A 14-inch wreath ofall fresh andor dried plantmaterial Four exhibits
Class 3 - ldquoHeavenlyFlowers At The Churchrdquo Ahanging design Type 1 Anon-kinetic design to behung at the pew end in thechurch All fresh plant mate-rial Four exhibits
Division III Artistic CraftsClass 1 - ldquoGoing to the
Chapelrdquo Bridal bouquet offresh andor dried plantmaterial to be staged in acontainer for elevation of
bouquet Four exhibitsClass 2- ldquoEverlasting
Loverdquo Wedding slipper dec-orated with all dried plantmaterial Three exhibits
Plants on the MichiganGarden Plant List and theState Conservation List cannot be used unless grown bythe exhibitor and so noted ona 3rdquo x 5rdquo card with the exhib-it
The design classes areopen to other MichiganGarden Club members aswell as Marshall AreaGarden Club members Thehorticulture classes are opento the public
Advanced registration isrequired for all design class-es and for all collections
Judging is Friday Aug 15from 11 am to 130 pmOnly clerks and chairmen arepermitted in the show are atthis time
Vintage wedding gownsfrom the 1950s 1960s and1990s will be included in theshow as well as wedding-themed quilts
ldquoOnce you exhibit youlearn all the things you maynot have already knownabout a certain plant This isthe first time the garden clubhas held a flower show inOld Maple Grove ChurchWe were inspired to have our
show here after I saw one inan old renovated court-houserdquo said Glotfelty
For more information onthe show call 269-781-7897
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 9
Stop in and say ldquoHirdquo
See you at the
166TH CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Visit our special display for new
and used vehicles - all with
SPECTACULAR ldquoFAIRrdquo PRICING
Take a drive out to Ceresco and follow the signs forldquoTemptations II Sweet Corn Irsquoll be selling on my frontlawn and can usually deliver quantity buys STOP OUT AND Pick-up the TASTE of SUMMER
Mark Reincke 10101 13 Mile Rd781-2432
We also will be selling freshly picked corn at Oertherrsquos
Delivering Fresh Corn Dailyfrom the heart of Fredonia Township
Marshall Area Garden Club to hostflower show at Old Maple Grove Church
AT RIGHT MarshallArea Garden Club mem-ber Marlene Glotfelty leftand Old Maple GroveChurch Committee mem-ber Margaret Taylor dis-cuss the upcoming ldquoAWedding to RememberFlower Showrdquo to be held atthe church Aug 15 16
McDonaldrsquos Restaurantspresents Kidsrsquo Day 2014 onTuesday Aug 12
That day kids can enterthe WIN 985 Frog JumpingContest at 1030 pm
Other highlights of the166th Calhoun County Fair(just for kids) are
Bike Give Aways on theCommunity Stage
bullTuesday Aug 12 1 pmbullSaturday Aug 16 2 pmRegistration for the 2012
Peddle Pulls and Racesbegins at 9 am SaturdayAug 16 Race time is 10am
The 4-H barns offer aplace for kids to see closeup dairy and beef cattlesheep goats horses poultryrabbits and swine
Other exhibits includehorticulture floriculturebaked and canned goodsneedlework creative artsand antiques Judging starts
Saturday Aug 9 and runs through Saturday Aug 16
Page 12 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Mud racing isdown and dirty
Mud bogging (also knownas mud racing mud runningmud drags or mudding) is aform of off-road motorsportpopular in Canada and theUnited States in which thegoal is to drive a vehiclethrough a pit of mud of a setlength
Winners are determined bythe distance traveled throughthe pit However if severalvehicles are able to travel the
entire length the time takento traverse the pit will deter-mine the winner Typicallyvehicles competing are four-wheel drives The motorsport is overseen by sanc-tioning bodies like theAmerican Mud RacingAssociation and theNational Mud RacingOrganization (NMRO) thatoversee each class developand maintain the relationship
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Chuckwagon racing is anequestrian rodeo sport inwhich drivers in a chuck-wagon led by a team of hors-es race around a track
This team event is led by adriver who commands ateam of horses pulling thechuckwagon and is support-ed by two or four outriderseach racing individual thor-oughbred horses that followthe chuckwagon Each race typically involves
three or four teams andbegins with the outridersbreaking camp by tossingtwo tent poles (with four out-riders only) and a barrel rep-resenting a camp stove intothe back of their wagonbefore climbing in them-selves and holding on fordear life as the wagon com-pletes a figure eight aroundtwo barrels before circling arace track
The first wagon to cross
the finish line typically winsalthough various time penal-ties are handed out for infrac-tions such as a barrel beingknocked over a tent pole orstove is not loaded or wagoninterference
The event has become acrowd favorite at theCalhoun County Fair Thisfree event takes place begin-ning at 10 am onWednesday Aug 13 in thegrandstand
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 13
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Marshall ChronicleAd-Visor
Chuckwagon racing ridesinto the Calhoun County Fair
Page 16 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Calhoun County Fair is steeped in historyThe Calhoun County fair-
grounds located on CapitalHill is home to Michigansoldest fair and boasts the old-est fair building in the stateFloral Hall
The fairgrounds werefounded in 1848 and featuremore than 45 acres of grassyshaded grounds and pavedstreets One hundred year oldoaks beautiful landscaping a2400-seat grandstand enter-tainment center and campingfacilities help make the fair-grounds an excellent place tocelebrate Michigans oldestcounty fair and other excit-ing events
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day as oneof Michigans foremost agri-cultural attractions Between1839 and 1847 the Fair washeld in various locationsthroughout the county Butin 1848 the fairgrounds inMarshall became the perma-nent home for the CalhounCounty Fair which has beenheld here ever since
Floral Hall the oldestbuilding on the fairgroundsand the oldest fair building inthe state was constructed in1860 in the popular octagon
style of the time The wingswere added at later datesDesigned originally for thedisplay of flowers and farmproduce the building stillplays a major role at thestates oldest county fair
One becomes the ldquooldestcontinually operating fairrdquo inthe state of Michigan bydoing things people enjoyand developing an army ofsupportive and skilled volun-teers
The ldquoheartbeat of theCalhoun County Fairrdquo is itsvolunteer force The fair isan enormous undertakingwith a physical plant with 20different buildings to main-tain and upgrade and at least60 acres to landscape andmow
The fair board looks backwith pride at all the wonder-ful memories attributable tothe ldquofair historyrdquo It also rec-ognizes the enormousresponsibly it owes the com-munity as stewards of thepresent and future genera-tion of fair participants
Presently the CalhounCounty Fairgrounds propertydraws in excess of 100000visitors a year Add to thatthe vendors special events
agricultural and industrialdisplays and you get the realimpact of the association
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day asone of Michigans foremostagricultural attractions
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Michiganrsquos oldest fair building Floral Hall was built in 1861 for the sum of $590 Itfeatures an unusual design consisting of an octagon center rotunda with four rectan-gular wings branching out in each direction
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 17
The 4-H program hastouched and in many casesshaped the lives of thou-sands of Calhoun Countyresidents
4-H got its start nationallyin 1902 in Iowa and Ohioand came to Michigan - toMuskegon and Mason coun-ties - in 1908
Records indicate the first4-H director in CalhounCounty was Charles EAckley who served on atemporary basis in 1917again in 1918 and then on aregular basis from 1921-22Other early temporary direc-tors whose stints overlappedto varying degrees wereLucia Converse FrankDavis Margaret Hutty EdithGabriel and H F Herrod
William C Boman heldthe position from 1922-25E C Sackrider from 1925-28 and Ruth K Sackrider in
1929-30 Alice Osborn Bateswas director from 1931-35prior to the arrival of B EHenry in 1936
Michigans 4-H programbegan with boys corn clubsOver the next 30 years the 4-
H movement gave rise tosheep poultry canning cakebaking and livestock clubsas well These clubs wereeventually linked to theNational CooperativeExtension Service system
which was formed in 1914under the leadership of theU S Department ofAgriculture
To see 4-H in action visitthe 2014 Calhoun CountyFair
Selecting rides that arefun but not too scary ridingsafely and letting the kidsride alone or not are just afew things to think aboutwhen looking forward to the2014 Calhoun County Fair
ldquoCarnival rides inMichigan are held to thehighest safety standards tokeep riders safe while enjoy-ing the roller coasters andwater slidesrdquo saidDepartment of Licensing andRegulatory Affairs (LARA)Deputy Director ShellyEdgerton ldquoWe ask riders todo their part and rememberlsquosafety firstrsquo Read and fol-low all of the ride rules andrestrictions and use all thesafety equipment providedbecause even one injury isone too manyrdquo
Edgerton emphasized thatif your child is too youngtoo small or afraid to ridealone either skip the ridealtogether or make sure yourchild is accompanied by aresponsible adult Kidsbetween the ages of sevenand 12 account for nearly a
third of all ride accidentsParents should make suretheir kids understand saferide behavior
To reduce the chance ofinjury for all ages and stillenjoy the ride LARA offersthese tipsbullRead and obey all postedrules and restrictionsbullFollow all verbal instruc-tions given by ride operatorsor provided by recordedannouncementsbullMake sure the ride is appro-priate for the rider
bullPay attention to rideh e i g h t w e i g h t m e d i c a lrestrictions If you have anypre-existing medical condi-tions check with your doctorbefore riding thrill rides
bullSecurely latch seat beltsshoulder harness and lapbars Hold on to handrailsuse grab bars
bullKeep hands arms legsand feet inside the ride at alltimes Do not ride with handsin the air Secure loose hairclothing and belongings
bullStay in the ldquolocked andloadedrdquo position for theentire ride Never stand upon a ride
bullAdults should never seat achild on their lap unless rideoperators indicate itrsquos safe todo so
bullNever ride when exces-sively tired or while underthe influence of alcohol ordrugs
bullReport any unsafe behav-ior or conditions on a ride to
a ride supervisor or managerimmediately
bullReport injuries to a ridesupervisor They will assistthe injured and report theinjury to LARA
Contact LARA at 517-241-9202 for more informa-tion
Stay safe have funon the carnival rides
History of 4-H programs
Veteransrsquo Dayis Monday
of fair weekOn Monday Aug 11 all veterans of the United States armed
forces will be admitted to the Calhoun County Fair for freeOn behalf of many it is the fair organizersrsquo way of sayingldquothank yourdquo
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2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 19
By Kathy Fisher4-H Program Coordinator
Calhoun County
As the Calhoun CountyFair kicks off next weekhundreds of county 4-Hmembers and volunteers areheaded to the fair to show offtheir projects and skillsWhile the week is the culmi-nation of a year of hard workfor some 4-H offers manyunique opportunities notseen at fair So whetheryoursquore a young person or anadult who has time to give asa volunteer why not join theclub
A program of MichiganState University (MSU)Extension Michigan 4-H isthe largest youth develop-ment program in the stateEach year the program pro-vides more than 200000young people with opportu-nities to explore new inter-ests gain new knowledgeenhance their expertise anddiscover their passion whileteaching valuable life skillsthat prepare youth for thefuture
In Calhoun County 806youth are actively engaged in4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Though tra-ditionally seen as a programfor youth with livestocktoday 4-H has so much moreto offer As a year-roundyouth development programyouth will have the opportu-nity to be engaged in funeducational experiences thathelp them learn valuable lifeskills throughout the entireyear Opportunities for 4-Hrsquoersinclude arts and craftssewing food and nutritiongardening leadership shoot-ing sports livestock andmuch more
No matter what kidschoose all the 4-H projectshelp members learn to exem-plify the four Hrsquos headheart hands and health Theylearn to use their head tomake sound decisions setgoals and stick with them aswell as to develop practical
skills needed to lead a pro-ductive and fulfilling life
Using their heart youthlearn to act with integrity andaccountability and help oth-ers to become their best Their hands are used to putthe needs of their communitybefore their own as theyserve others and they learnabout health by developingskills and knowledge toactively take care of theirminds and bodies
With these skills there isno limit to what youth can dowith 4-H Leadership oppor-tunities within the club offerthem the chance to try outskills while mentoring ayounger member that is newto the group will allow mem-bers to become a teacherthemselves In addition tocounty programs statewide4-H programs such asExploration Days giveyouth the chance to meetother 4-Hrsquoers from aroundthe state and experience whatlife on a college campus islike
Helping to make this pos-sible for 4-Hrsquoers in our owncommunity and across thestate are caring volunteerswho give their time and tal-ents to lend a hand provideguidance and answer lifersquoslittle questions along theway In Calhoun Countymore than 300 volunteersgive their time each yearwith 176 actively involved inmentoring youth through a 4-H club Though the impactof these volunteers is greatthe need for additional 4-Hvolunteers is mounting Witha goal of reaching 20 percentof Michiganrsquos youth through4-H by the year 2020 morevolunteers will be key
If you want to make animpact on the next genera-tion becoming a CalhounCounty 4-H volunteer is oneof the best ways you can dothat You donrsquot have to be aparent or even related to a 4-Hrsquoer to get involved Anyonecan volunteer and itrsquos a greatopportunity to make yourmark on the next generation
Interested volunteers cangive their time in a variety ofways 4-H programs rangefrom animal science tocareer preparation clothingand textiles to science andtechnology or performingarts to youth entrepreneur-ship Whether yoursquove got anhour to give or want to makea year-long commitmenttherersquos a 4-H volunteeropportunity waiting for youLead a club chaperone anevent offer a skills trainingbecome a mentor teach aworkshop or whateverstrikes your interest there isno limit to the ways you canvolunteer your time
Whether you want to helpmake 4-Hersrsquo dreams cometrue as a 4-H volunteer orjoin the club yourself as a 4-H member all of these expe-riences and more can beyours just by joining
Calhoun County 4-H Learn more about how you
can get involved by visiting4hmsuemsuedu or by call-ing me at the CalhounCounty MSU Extensionoffice 269-781-0784
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In Calhoun County 806 youth are actively engaged in 4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Not only at fair time but year-round youth have opportunity toengage in fun educational experiences Pictured here are students in a past sessionof 4-H Albion Creative
Join 4-H and be mentor for tomorrowrsquos leaders
Devin Willis of Homer is one of the hundreds of 4-Hrsquoers who has participated in the annual CalhounCounty Fair Beginning Saturday Aug 9 current clubmembers and volunteers will head to the fairgrounds toshow off their projects and skills CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Congratulations
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Neighborhood Planning Councils (NPCs) are resident-based groups that serve an important and specific purpose in our community The purpose of Neighborhood Planning Councils is to provide a forum to inform and discuss with neighborhood residents and representatives of the City staff and City Commissioners issues and concerns of that neighborhood Generally the City informs the NPC of facts and potential results of pending decisions opportunities or other changes The NPC discusses and decides what if any recommendations it would like to make or strategies they would like to develop
These meetings are all open to the public who may attend and offer suggestions about resolving certain matters of interest in the neighborhood Any person who lives or owns property in a Council area or has demonstrable or substantial interest (ie works in) within the defined boundaries of the Council area may request to be considered for membership on their NPC Board
Anyone wanting to join an NPC should give his or her name to the chairperson of the Council Attendance as a potential member is encouraged prior to recommendation by the NPC for membership His or her name is submitted to the City Commission for official appointment
Each NPC has a regularly scheduled meeting date each month Meetings are held in the evenings and run one to two hours in length Questions about Neighborhood Planning Councils meeting locations or membership may be directed to the City of Battle Creek 966-3348
NPC meeting minutes are available online at httpwwwbattlecreekmigovCity_GovernmentBoards_and_CommissionsMinutes__Agendas_and_Notices_Archiveshtm
Neighborhood Planning Council Recent DiscussionsUpcoming Events Regular Meeting DatesTimes
NPC1 ndash Post Franklin
Contact Diana QuiggEmail Dianaquiggyahoocom
Telephone 2699648728
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 4 2014
Community Action Board Room
175 Main Street
1st Thursday at 700 pm
NPC2 ndash North Central
Contact Sam GrayEmail sgray9959gmailcom
Telephone 2692090293
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 8 2014
Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
47 N Washington Avenue
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC3 ndash Central
Contact Gloria MansfieldEmail NA
Telephone 2699652050
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting
New NPC boundaries
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 14 2014
Michigan Tile amp Carpet Community Room
99 E Columbia Avenue
2nd Thursday at 700 pm
NPC4 ndash FremontMcKinleyVerona
Contact John HenninkEmail Neighborhoodpc4gmailcom
Telephone 2699863944
Vice Chair Kaytee FarisEmail kayteefarisgmailcom
Telephone 7343306236
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 20 2014
First Congregational Church - (Inside
Court Yard)
145 Capital Avenue NE
3rd Wednesday at 700 pm
NPC5 ndash Urbandale
Contact Robert WhitfieldEmail lordstrong68comcastnet
Telephone 2692459708
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 11 2014
Christ United Methodist Church
65 N Bedford Road
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC9 ndash Rural Southwest
Contact Linda MorrisEmail lindad49015yahoocom
Telephone 2699793358
bull No meeting in August (unless there is an
issue that requires a special meeting)
bull Guest Presentation Christopher Lussier
or Helen Guzzo CDBG Program
bull Mayor Dave Walters will be signing a
Proclamation declaring September 22
2014 as ldquoKINDNESS DAYrdquo
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 9 2014
Southside Bible Church
4515 Beckley Road
2nd Tuesday at 630 pm
NPC10 ndash WestlakePrairieview
Contact Jeff KotelesEmail kotelesjmichigangov
Telephone 2699637096
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 25 2014
First Assembly of God Church
800 S 24th Street
4th Monday at 700 pm
NPC11 ndash MingesRiverside
Contact Randall ChamplinEmail Randall_Champlinsbcglobalnet
Telephone 2692747093
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting in
September New NPC boundaries
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 24 2014
Riverside Elementary School Library
650 Riverside Drive
4th Wednesday at 700 pm
Public Service Announcement Provided by Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
Neighborhood Planning Council Updates August 7 2014
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Special section provided by these two local publications
Agriculture was foremostin the minds of Calhoun
Countyrsquos settlershence the beginnings of regional fairs
which have been held forover a century and a half
The first fairs were held invarious locations in the cityuntil 1848 when theCalhoun CountyAgricultural Society reor-ganized the event and heldthe new 1849 gathering onCapital Hill (now known asthe fairgrounds) and made ita yearly event
Everyone loved the FairWheel of Fortune sideshows prize exhibits pro-duce livestock horse rac-
ing games and much moreIt became one of the mainsocial gatherings of theyear It was often the onlytime people in the morerural areas got a chance tosee old friends Balloonascensions daredevil actsall became a part of ldquoTheFairrdquo
Marshall High Schoolrsquosfirst football game wasplayed at the fairgrounds in1894 the schoolsrsquo inexperi-
enced team was defeated byOlivet College 60-0
Throughout the 1950s andthe 60s the fair grew andprospered The gradualaddition of new and biggermechanical rides demoli-tion derbies big name enter-tainers and ldquoGirlie Showsrdquoadded to the alreadyimmense entertainment ofthe countyrsquos masses Thingswere good and memorieswere made
Page 2 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Bosserd Family FarmOpen Daily 9-6Gift Certificates
Fountain in Marshall
Verona Rd
Michigan Ave
15 Mile Rd
O
1-12 miles west of Marshall
(EBT orBridgeCards
Accepted)
14721 VERONA RD MARSHALL MI269-781-4905
1-12 miles west of Marshall bull Hours 9am - 6pm Daily
wwwbosserdfamilyfarmcomPLEASE CHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOK
FOR UPDATES amp SPECIALS
SweetCorn
Peppers and Green BeansCucumbers bull Zucchini
Onions bull Potatoes and TomatoesSALES IN GREENHOUSE ON ALL PLANTS
STEAKS ROASTS AND BURGER FOR THE GRILL
Belcher-McPherson Auction Company
URGES YOU to SUPPORTthe Annual 4-H AUCTIONSWednesday Evening and Friday Afternoon
Wersquore proud to be part of these events and ask youto show your appreciation for these fine young
people by offering a winning bid at the auction sales
Congratulations to the Calhoun County Fairon the 166th year of this annual event
Located at1106 S KalamazooMarshall MI 49068
269-781-7100
Celebrate year 166 at the Calhoun County Fair
New to Calhoun County this year is TJ Schmidt amp Company a family owned and operat-ed Michigan-based carnival Schmidt has an established reputation for providing superiorquality shows rides games specialty foods and customer amenities Trained staff and man-agement team members will be on site to help you and your family have a fun (and safe) time
More about the Midway
Small Animal Auction is Wednesday
The 2014 Calhoun County fair celebrates 166 years of exhibiting the pride and tal-ents of county residents of all ages
Chief Phineas Pamptopee and Mackey Shogequett of the Calhoun CountyPotawatomi Tribe at the Calhoun County Fair in 1908
The 2014 Small Animal Auction is scheduled for Wednesday Aug 13 6 pm Order of saleis rabbits dairy starter calves goats poultry 4-H members count on individuals and busi-nesses to make the event a success As with Fridayrsquos Large Animal Auction the event willtake place in the covered arena
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 3
This 2014 Special Section promoting
the 166th Calhoun County Fair is
provided by these two LOCAL
J-Ad Graphics publications
The advertising in this section makes it possible to share the information about this annual event Show your
appreciation by visiting these sponsoring businesses in the coming year
bullThe Calhoun County Fair celebrates the talents and
achievement of LOCAL PEOPLE and deserves your attendance and applause
On Friday Aug 15 the2014 Calhoun County Fairwill host one of its premiereevents the Large AnimalAuction As in years pastFridays sale will see the par-ticipation of hundreds of buy-ers viewers 4-H membersand livestock exhibitors
Held in the covered arenaorder of sale is beef swinesheep
Large animal auction beginsat 11 am Friday Aug 15
In mid-August CalhounCounty is treated to its annu-al fair For 166 years 4-Hmembers carousel ridersand area neighbors haveturned the fairgrounds into acolorful magical place
Kicking-off the yearly cel-ebration is the CalhounCounty Fair King and QueenContest The fun begins at 1pm Sunday Aug 10 in thegrandstand
The 2013 Fair King and Queen and court Who will be crowned this year
Calhoun CountyFair begins withselection of royalty
SJO motocross comes to the grandstand on Thursday Aug14 at 6 pm Spectators can enjoy motorcycles racing overmounds of dirt providing all the actionthe thrills and spillsof racing
Itrsquos a bird --itrsquos a plane --
itrsquos motocross
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ldquoService is our businessrdquo21521 E Michigan Ave Marshall MI
269-781-2245 269-781-4352 or 888-289-5676
bull Fertilizer amp Chemicals bull Pioneer Seedsbull Buying amp Trucking Grain
Come out andsupport our 4-H
youth byattending thelarge amp small
animalauctions at thehellip
BUYING AND SELLING GRAIN
CalhounCounty FAIRAugust 10th-16th
We appreciate your businessduring the road construction
The roar of mightyengines thundering hoovesthe shiny Midway and the
sounds of entertainmentcoming from various stageson the grounds are all part of
the fun of the fair Fairgoerslove their annual departurefrom the daily routine andfeel deprived if any of thesethings are missing
Giving all of this meaninghowever are the hundreds of4-H club members for whomthe annual county fair repre-sents the accomplishment ofclearly defined goalsworked toward over many
months During Fair Week 2014
as you watch the 4-Hers atthe fair you will see a spe-cial maturity on their facesone that reflects their know-ing theyrsquove done their best
4-H Creed
I pledge
My Head to clearer thinkingMy Heart to greater loyaltyMy Hands to larger service andMy Health to better livingFor my club my communitymy country and my world
4-H is at the Heart of the fairPage 4 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Marshall bull 227 W Michigan Ave (269) 781-2348Battle Creek bull 512 Riverside Dr (269) 968-6811Battle Creek bull 146 North Ave (269) 964-4674
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Congratulations to the Fair and4-H Kids for 166 Years
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303 E Michigan AveMarshall MI 49068Ph 269-781-3612
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Hopes the 166th Calhoun CountyFair is a Great Success
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Where Quality amp Service Still Count
138 W Michigan Ave bull Marshall MIPhone 269-781-3491
Good Luck4-H Exhibitors
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Serving Marshall since 1971
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Good Luckhellip4Hers at the
164th Calhoun County Fair
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WE DO IT ALLhellipFrom
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Mon-Thur 730am - 8pm bull Fri 730am - 530pm bull Sat 8am - 2pm
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EVERYTHING IN-BETWEEN
Each year hundreds ofsubmissions from non-live-stock 4-H clubs aroundCalhoun County are judgedand displayed during theannual county fair
4-H club members workall year learning how to cre-ate projects to submit to thefair - photography horticul-ture sewing knitting foodpreparation - visitors neverknow what theyrsquoll see duringFair Week
Before the fair beginsyouth turn in entry forms tothe fair staff who then trans-mits this information to the
4-H Extension Service whichproduces guidelines for thejudges The Extension officelines up the judges with helpfrom the various 4-H clubsuperintendents
On the first Saturday of thefair all the projects are linedup on tables in the coveredarena where they are judgedEach entry is accompaniedby a records notebook eachmember is required to submitwhich includes a marketingplan for the item
Before judging volunteerswork in the Boys amp GirlsBuilding to measure out the
space for their clubsrsquo boothand prepared the area toreceive the membersrsquo proj-ects
After judging each clubtakes its projects to the Boysamp Girls Building and sets upits booth The booth is thenjudged based on a 4-H clubrsquoschosen theme and skill ofexecution
Projects are on displayduring Fair Week to thedelight of parents grandpar-ents and friends of clubmembers
Lena Yaudes Boys amp GirlsBuilding filled with 4-H projects
4-H display booths in the Boys amp Girls Building are judged for originality and design
The Show of Championsbegins at noon the lastSaturday of fair Aug 16 inthe covered arena 2014 4-Hwinners will show rabbitspoultry cavy horses swinedairy starter calves beefgoats dogs and sheep
Championsto showtheir work
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 5
There are three storiesabout where the first demoli-tion derby was held IslipRaceway (Long Island NewYork) Hales CornerRaceway (Hales CornerWisconsin) and an unnamedtown in Ohio
The first story is that in1958 Larry Mendelsohn a28-year stock car drivernoticed that the most cheer-ing and excitement fromcrowds happened when carscrashed Using this informa-tion held the first demoli-tion derby a few years later atIslip Raceway
The New Jersey track con-tinued to hold demos andbeginning in 1962 was fea-tured on ABCs Wide Worldof Sports almost weekly untilthe mid-lsquo70s Within a fewyears the craze swept thecountry becoming a stapleof nearly every county fair
Another story is that HalesCorner Raceway had demosyears prior to IslipAccording to legend CrazyJim Groh of Milwaukeehad a few too many cars onhis dealership lot So he got afew people to drive them as apromotion Many localsclaim that they had demos inthe lsquo50s but actual proof hasnot been found
The only evidence trackeddown would be back-to-backstories on Happy Days tele-vision episodes 64 65 66These episodes Fonzieloves Pinkie Part 1 2 3show demolition derbies inMilwaukee
The last account is that an
unnamed town in Ohio was ascene of road rage gone wildin the mid-rsquo50s Two carscollided at a busy intersec-tion and both continued tobattle it out drawing a hugecrowd to the scene Thisstory however fails to evenname a town or date andonly gets some credibility
because Ohio is a Mecca fordemolition derbies
All of these stories proba-bly fall in the urban mythcategory There were surelyother demos held around thecountry during the same timeperiod but were not officiallyrecognized(Source Schutte Racing Team)
Endro car racing returns to the Calhoun County Fairgrounds on Wednesday Aug13 The race begins at 7 pm in the grandstand
Page 6 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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GOOD LUCK TO ALL EXHIBITORSAT THE 2014 YOUTH FAIR
The history of the demo derby
Demolition Derby isan Aug 16 highlight
Twisted metal smoke anddestruction are coming to theCalhoun County Fair whenthe Aug 16 DemolitionDerby rolls into town Thisis your best chance to safelywitness the organized chaosof multiple car crashes
With strict rules and regu-lations in place the exhila-rating pandemonium of thederby is very safe for thedrivers making it one of themost unique spectacles inmotorsports
While rules vary from
event to event the typicaldemolition derby consists offive or more drivers compet-ing by deliberately rammingtheir vehicles into one anoth-er The last driver whosevehicle is still operational isthe winner
Enduro cars race to thefairgrounds for second year
Enduro car racing is aninexpensive type of automo-bile racing that takes itsname from endurance rac-ing since it consists of hun-dreds of laps around a desig-nated track
Enduro racing involvesstock-based cars that havehad their interior and side orrear windows removed butare mostly stock mechanical-ly A driver is disqualified ifthe post-race inspection findsthat hisher auto has hadmajor racing enhancements
This type of race is often
divided into two classes big-car and small-car Big-carraces feature full-size carswith larger 6- and 8-cylinderengines while small-carraces feature mid-size to sub-compact 4-cylinder makesand models
The races which are oftenlong ones usually occur atthe amateur level The carsoften take up most of thewidth of the track as theybegin from a standing start Itis common for races to behundreds of laps or morethan 50 miles long
Races rarely are canceledbecause of bad weather Therace is not stopped except foran emergency or if the trackis completely blocked When an auto breaks downthe race is temporarily haltedto move the driver to safetyThe car is left in its positionon the racing surface and itbecomes an obstacle aroundwhich the remaining driversmust maneuver Often thefastest car is not the winnerrather longevity is the key towinning
The bouncing of cars off one another was very popular in the 1950s and remainsso to this day -- especially during Fair Week This yearrsquos event begins at 630 pmSaturday Aug 16
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Peddle Pulls and Racestake place on Saturday Aug16 on the Houston SchoolActivity Pad Registrationbegins at 9 am the check-ered flag drops at 10 am
Peddle yourway to fair funon Aug 16
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 7
The Old Maple GroveChurch located on theCalhoun County Fairgroundswill be filled with music dur-ing Fair Week 2014Originally located in EckfordTownship where it was builtbetween April 1900 andMarch 1901 the buildingwas abandoned and in disre-pair after a new church wasbuilt on the same property inthe early 1980s
By the summer of 2006the original structure wasscheduled for demolition tomake way for a parking lotIn February of that year thecongregation donated theoriginal structure to theCalhoun County Agriculturaland Industrial Society onbehalf of the Old MapleGrove Church PreservationCommittee The purpose ofthe committee was to save
the building and relocate it tothe Calhoun CountyFairgrounds
Hours of fundraisers anddonated labor and supplieshave resulted in a successful-ly preserved church hasadded an additional venuefor events at the fairgroundincluded non-denominalchurch services weddingsan annual Christmas pro-gram and events during FairWeek
The church will be open dur-ing fair week
The schedule isSunday Aug 10 Church service hosted by
the Maple Grove Church630 pm
Monday Aug 11To Be Announced
Tuesday Aug 12Dennis Wintersteen and
the Wayward Wind Band630 pm
Wednesday Aug 13St Joe River Boys
630 pmThursday Aug 14Fredonia Holiness Church
singers with Doug DamonFriday Aug 15Marshall Area Garden
Club Small Standard FlowerShow ldquoA Wedding toRememberrdquo 230- 9 pm
Saturday Aug 16Flower show continues
from 10 am to 9 pm
Congratulations to the 165th
Calhoun County
Fair
Congratulations to the 166th
Calhoun County
Fair
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Like to thank all the 4-H kids and their accomplishmentsFrom your local Dennyrsquos amp 115 Restaurant
Visit your local Dennyrsquos804 US Hwy 27 N Marshall MI 49068
269-789-0304
Old Maple Grove Church will be open during the 2014 Calhoun County Fair
Old Maple Grove Church to befilled with music during Fair Week
Paradekicks-off
166th fairAfter a year of preparation
by youth and adults alike the166th Calhoun County Fairgets underway at noon onSunday Aug 10 with theannual parade Antique carswill take the track along withantique tractors Some partic-ipants will ride horses otherswill have their steeds pull awagon or a cart
Prior to the paradersquos step-ping-off members ofAmerican Legion Post 79will post the colors
Jason P RapeljeFinancial Advisor424 E Michigan Ave Marshall MI 49068269-781-4516
Scott L Evans AAMSFinancial Advisor207 W Michigan Ave Marshall MI 49068269-781-5305
Page 8 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
The Calhoun County FairBoard recently presented the2014 Volunteer of the YearAward to Bud Moe Bud hasbeen a participant volunteerand supporter of the CalhounCounty Fair for approxi-mately 40 years In 2004 hewas named a lifetime CCAISmember Bud volunteers numeroushours not only during fairweek but also lends a helpinghand throughout the year toensure that any event occur-ring on the fairgrounds runssmoothly
In his early years of volun-teering for the fair Budowned his towing serviceBudrsquos Wrecker ServiceDuring that time Bud madesure his wreckers and crewswere on site for the demoli-tion derby to tow the dis-abled cars off the track Healso would bring in wreckedcars for stunt car acts
Now during Fair WeekBud uses golf carts to helpmobility-impaired patronsget where they need to goWhen not transporting fairvisitors he can be founddelivering supplies to vari-ous vendors
For many years Budserved as a trustee on theCalhoun County Fair Board
On a tractor (Relay forLife tram driver) on a golf-cart (fair time) or on thestreet Bud Moe has the
Calhoun County Fairgrounds on his mind and in his heart
Come to the Calhoun CountyWersquore Proud to be a MAJOR SPONSOR
Located in the center of
Marshallrsquos Main Block
EXHIBITORSTake lots of photos of your projects and bring in your film or digital cards and make souvenier prints for you and your auction buyers Use our quality Kodak PRINT MAKERfor instant photo printing
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Fair fun begins Saturday Aug 9The 2014 Calhoun County Fair begins Saturday Aug 9 That day the Calhoun County
Yesteryears Antique Tractor Club will hold its 19th annual Antique Tractor Pull This crowd-favorite free event takes place in the grandstand For those wanting a closer look at theseantique treasures the club will have a display during the fair
Bud Moe volunteered for the 2014 Relay for Life-Calhoun County East at the fairgrounds
Fair board recognizes Bud Moe
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The Marshall Area GardenClub is partnering with theOld Maple Grove Church tohost ldquoA Wedding ToRemember Small StandardFloral Showrdquo in the churchfrom 230 to 9 pm onFriday Aug 15 and from 10am to 9 pm SaturdayAug 16 Marlene Glotfeltyis the flower show co-chairwith Shirley Clutter Theshow will be judged by twopanels of three judges
There will be 19 exhibitsat the show in both the sanc-tuary of the church and in thebasement social hallDisplays all made fromfresh or dried plant materialswill be judged in three divi-sions Division 1-Horticulture and Division II-Design and Division III-Artistic Crafts Division I Horticulture
Class 1 - AnnualsThree stems Cut speci-
mens 6-18 inches tallClass 2- Perennials and
Biennials Cut specimens 6-18 inches tall
Class 3- Collections Eachcollection must consist of aminimum of five differentcut specimens One stemexhibited in individual con-tainers Each specimen indi-vidually named Spaceallowed for collection is 30 x
24 inchesClass 4- Arboreal (narrow
leaved evergreens)Minimum of 18 inches andno more than 30 inches
Class 5- Bulbs Cormsand Tubers One stem percontainer
Class 6- Hosta FoliageOne stem per container
Division II Design Class 1 - ldquoWith These
Flowersrdquo Designerrsquos choiceof design suitable for achurch farm waterfront orwoodland wedding ceremo-ny Underlay requiredPedestal size to be deter-mined Fresh andor driedplant material Fourexhibits
Class 2- ldquoLove is in theAirrdquo A hanging design Type1 A non-kinetic design to behung A 14-inch wreath ofall fresh andor dried plantmaterial Four exhibits
Class 3 - ldquoHeavenlyFlowers At The Churchrdquo Ahanging design Type 1 Anon-kinetic design to behung at the pew end in thechurch All fresh plant mate-rial Four exhibits
Division III Artistic CraftsClass 1 - ldquoGoing to the
Chapelrdquo Bridal bouquet offresh andor dried plantmaterial to be staged in acontainer for elevation of
bouquet Four exhibitsClass 2- ldquoEverlasting
Loverdquo Wedding slipper dec-orated with all dried plantmaterial Three exhibits
Plants on the MichiganGarden Plant List and theState Conservation List cannot be used unless grown bythe exhibitor and so noted ona 3rdquo x 5rdquo card with the exhib-it
The design classes areopen to other MichiganGarden Club members aswell as Marshall AreaGarden Club members Thehorticulture classes are opento the public
Advanced registration isrequired for all design class-es and for all collections
Judging is Friday Aug 15from 11 am to 130 pmOnly clerks and chairmen arepermitted in the show are atthis time
Vintage wedding gownsfrom the 1950s 1960s and1990s will be included in theshow as well as wedding-themed quilts
ldquoOnce you exhibit youlearn all the things you maynot have already knownabout a certain plant This isthe first time the garden clubhas held a flower show inOld Maple Grove ChurchWe were inspired to have our
show here after I saw one inan old renovated court-houserdquo said Glotfelty
For more information onthe show call 269-781-7897
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 9
Stop in and say ldquoHirdquo
See you at the
166TH CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Visit our special display for new
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Take a drive out to Ceresco and follow the signs forldquoTemptations II Sweet Corn Irsquoll be selling on my frontlawn and can usually deliver quantity buys STOP OUT AND Pick-up the TASTE of SUMMER
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We also will be selling freshly picked corn at Oertherrsquos
Delivering Fresh Corn Dailyfrom the heart of Fredonia Township
Marshall Area Garden Club to hostflower show at Old Maple Grove Church
AT RIGHT MarshallArea Garden Club mem-ber Marlene Glotfelty leftand Old Maple GroveChurch Committee mem-ber Margaret Taylor dis-cuss the upcoming ldquoAWedding to RememberFlower Showrdquo to be held atthe church Aug 15 16
McDonaldrsquos Restaurantspresents Kidsrsquo Day 2014 onTuesday Aug 12
That day kids can enterthe WIN 985 Frog JumpingContest at 1030 pm
Other highlights of the166th Calhoun County Fair(just for kids) are
Bike Give Aways on theCommunity Stage
bullTuesday Aug 12 1 pmbullSaturday Aug 16 2 pmRegistration for the 2012
Peddle Pulls and Racesbegins at 9 am SaturdayAug 16 Race time is 10am
The 4-H barns offer aplace for kids to see closeup dairy and beef cattlesheep goats horses poultryrabbits and swine
Other exhibits includehorticulture floriculturebaked and canned goodsneedlework creative artsand antiques Judging starts
Saturday Aug 9 and runs through Saturday Aug 16
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Mud bogging (also knownas mud racing mud runningmud drags or mudding) is aform of off-road motorsportpopular in Canada and theUnited States in which thegoal is to drive a vehiclethrough a pit of mud of a setlength
Winners are determined bythe distance traveled throughthe pit However if severalvehicles are able to travel the
entire length the time takento traverse the pit will deter-mine the winner Typicallyvehicles competing are four-wheel drives The motorsport is overseen by sanc-tioning bodies like theAmerican Mud RacingAssociation and theNational Mud RacingOrganization (NMRO) thatoversee each class developand maintain the relationship
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Chuckwagon racing is anequestrian rodeo sport inwhich drivers in a chuck-wagon led by a team of hors-es race around a track
This team event is led by adriver who commands ateam of horses pulling thechuckwagon and is support-ed by two or four outriderseach racing individual thor-oughbred horses that followthe chuckwagon Each race typically involves
three or four teams andbegins with the outridersbreaking camp by tossingtwo tent poles (with four out-riders only) and a barrel rep-resenting a camp stove intothe back of their wagonbefore climbing in them-selves and holding on fordear life as the wagon com-pletes a figure eight aroundtwo barrels before circling arace track
The first wagon to cross
the finish line typically winsalthough various time penal-ties are handed out for infrac-tions such as a barrel beingknocked over a tent pole orstove is not loaded or wagoninterference
The event has become acrowd favorite at theCalhoun County Fair Thisfree event takes place begin-ning at 10 am onWednesday Aug 13 in thegrandstand
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 13
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Chuckwagon racing ridesinto the Calhoun County Fair
Page 16 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Calhoun County Fair is steeped in historyThe Calhoun County fair-
grounds located on CapitalHill is home to Michigansoldest fair and boasts the old-est fair building in the stateFloral Hall
The fairgrounds werefounded in 1848 and featuremore than 45 acres of grassyshaded grounds and pavedstreets One hundred year oldoaks beautiful landscaping a2400-seat grandstand enter-tainment center and campingfacilities help make the fair-grounds an excellent place tocelebrate Michigans oldestcounty fair and other excit-ing events
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day as oneof Michigans foremost agri-cultural attractions Between1839 and 1847 the Fair washeld in various locationsthroughout the county Butin 1848 the fairgrounds inMarshall became the perma-nent home for the CalhounCounty Fair which has beenheld here ever since
Floral Hall the oldestbuilding on the fairgroundsand the oldest fair building inthe state was constructed in1860 in the popular octagon
style of the time The wingswere added at later datesDesigned originally for thedisplay of flowers and farmproduce the building stillplays a major role at thestates oldest county fair
One becomes the ldquooldestcontinually operating fairrdquo inthe state of Michigan bydoing things people enjoyand developing an army ofsupportive and skilled volun-teers
The ldquoheartbeat of theCalhoun County Fairrdquo is itsvolunteer force The fair isan enormous undertakingwith a physical plant with 20different buildings to main-tain and upgrade and at least60 acres to landscape andmow
The fair board looks backwith pride at all the wonder-ful memories attributable tothe ldquofair historyrdquo It also rec-ognizes the enormousresponsibly it owes the com-munity as stewards of thepresent and future genera-tion of fair participants
Presently the CalhounCounty Fairgrounds propertydraws in excess of 100000visitors a year Add to thatthe vendors special events
agricultural and industrialdisplays and you get the realimpact of the association
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day asone of Michigans foremostagricultural attractions
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Michiganrsquos oldest fair building Floral Hall was built in 1861 for the sum of $590 Itfeatures an unusual design consisting of an octagon center rotunda with four rectan-gular wings branching out in each direction
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 17
The 4-H program hastouched and in many casesshaped the lives of thou-sands of Calhoun Countyresidents
4-H got its start nationallyin 1902 in Iowa and Ohioand came to Michigan - toMuskegon and Mason coun-ties - in 1908
Records indicate the first4-H director in CalhounCounty was Charles EAckley who served on atemporary basis in 1917again in 1918 and then on aregular basis from 1921-22Other early temporary direc-tors whose stints overlappedto varying degrees wereLucia Converse FrankDavis Margaret Hutty EdithGabriel and H F Herrod
William C Boman heldthe position from 1922-25E C Sackrider from 1925-28 and Ruth K Sackrider in
1929-30 Alice Osborn Bateswas director from 1931-35prior to the arrival of B EHenry in 1936
Michigans 4-H programbegan with boys corn clubsOver the next 30 years the 4-
H movement gave rise tosheep poultry canning cakebaking and livestock clubsas well These clubs wereeventually linked to theNational CooperativeExtension Service system
which was formed in 1914under the leadership of theU S Department ofAgriculture
To see 4-H in action visitthe 2014 Calhoun CountyFair
Selecting rides that arefun but not too scary ridingsafely and letting the kidsride alone or not are just afew things to think aboutwhen looking forward to the2014 Calhoun County Fair
ldquoCarnival rides inMichigan are held to thehighest safety standards tokeep riders safe while enjoy-ing the roller coasters andwater slidesrdquo saidDepartment of Licensing andRegulatory Affairs (LARA)Deputy Director ShellyEdgerton ldquoWe ask riders todo their part and rememberlsquosafety firstrsquo Read and fol-low all of the ride rules andrestrictions and use all thesafety equipment providedbecause even one injury isone too manyrdquo
Edgerton emphasized thatif your child is too youngtoo small or afraid to ridealone either skip the ridealtogether or make sure yourchild is accompanied by aresponsible adult Kidsbetween the ages of sevenand 12 account for nearly a
third of all ride accidentsParents should make suretheir kids understand saferide behavior
To reduce the chance ofinjury for all ages and stillenjoy the ride LARA offersthese tipsbullRead and obey all postedrules and restrictionsbullFollow all verbal instruc-tions given by ride operatorsor provided by recordedannouncementsbullMake sure the ride is appro-priate for the rider
bullPay attention to rideh e i g h t w e i g h t m e d i c a lrestrictions If you have anypre-existing medical condi-tions check with your doctorbefore riding thrill rides
bullSecurely latch seat beltsshoulder harness and lapbars Hold on to handrailsuse grab bars
bullKeep hands arms legsand feet inside the ride at alltimes Do not ride with handsin the air Secure loose hairclothing and belongings
bullStay in the ldquolocked andloadedrdquo position for theentire ride Never stand upon a ride
bullAdults should never seat achild on their lap unless rideoperators indicate itrsquos safe todo so
bullNever ride when exces-sively tired or while underthe influence of alcohol ordrugs
bullReport any unsafe behav-ior or conditions on a ride to
a ride supervisor or managerimmediately
bullReport injuries to a ridesupervisor They will assistthe injured and report theinjury to LARA
Contact LARA at 517-241-9202 for more informa-tion
Stay safe have funon the carnival rides
History of 4-H programs
Veteransrsquo Dayis Monday
of fair weekOn Monday Aug 11 all veterans of the United States armed
forces will be admitted to the Calhoun County Fair for freeOn behalf of many it is the fair organizersrsquo way of sayingldquothank yourdquo
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2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 19
By Kathy Fisher4-H Program Coordinator
Calhoun County
As the Calhoun CountyFair kicks off next weekhundreds of county 4-Hmembers and volunteers areheaded to the fair to show offtheir projects and skillsWhile the week is the culmi-nation of a year of hard workfor some 4-H offers manyunique opportunities notseen at fair So whetheryoursquore a young person or anadult who has time to give asa volunteer why not join theclub
A program of MichiganState University (MSU)Extension Michigan 4-H isthe largest youth develop-ment program in the stateEach year the program pro-vides more than 200000young people with opportu-nities to explore new inter-ests gain new knowledgeenhance their expertise anddiscover their passion whileteaching valuable life skillsthat prepare youth for thefuture
In Calhoun County 806youth are actively engaged in4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Though tra-ditionally seen as a programfor youth with livestocktoday 4-H has so much moreto offer As a year-roundyouth development programyouth will have the opportu-nity to be engaged in funeducational experiences thathelp them learn valuable lifeskills throughout the entireyear Opportunities for 4-Hrsquoersinclude arts and craftssewing food and nutritiongardening leadership shoot-ing sports livestock andmuch more
No matter what kidschoose all the 4-H projectshelp members learn to exem-plify the four Hrsquos headheart hands and health Theylearn to use their head tomake sound decisions setgoals and stick with them aswell as to develop practical
skills needed to lead a pro-ductive and fulfilling life
Using their heart youthlearn to act with integrity andaccountability and help oth-ers to become their best Their hands are used to putthe needs of their communitybefore their own as theyserve others and they learnabout health by developingskills and knowledge toactively take care of theirminds and bodies
With these skills there isno limit to what youth can dowith 4-H Leadership oppor-tunities within the club offerthem the chance to try outskills while mentoring ayounger member that is newto the group will allow mem-bers to become a teacherthemselves In addition tocounty programs statewide4-H programs such asExploration Days giveyouth the chance to meetother 4-Hrsquoers from aroundthe state and experience whatlife on a college campus islike
Helping to make this pos-sible for 4-Hrsquoers in our owncommunity and across thestate are caring volunteerswho give their time and tal-ents to lend a hand provideguidance and answer lifersquoslittle questions along theway In Calhoun Countymore than 300 volunteersgive their time each yearwith 176 actively involved inmentoring youth through a 4-H club Though the impactof these volunteers is greatthe need for additional 4-Hvolunteers is mounting Witha goal of reaching 20 percentof Michiganrsquos youth through4-H by the year 2020 morevolunteers will be key
If you want to make animpact on the next genera-tion becoming a CalhounCounty 4-H volunteer is oneof the best ways you can dothat You donrsquot have to be aparent or even related to a 4-Hrsquoer to get involved Anyonecan volunteer and itrsquos a greatopportunity to make yourmark on the next generation
Interested volunteers cangive their time in a variety ofways 4-H programs rangefrom animal science tocareer preparation clothingand textiles to science andtechnology or performingarts to youth entrepreneur-ship Whether yoursquove got anhour to give or want to makea year-long commitmenttherersquos a 4-H volunteeropportunity waiting for youLead a club chaperone anevent offer a skills trainingbecome a mentor teach aworkshop or whateverstrikes your interest there isno limit to the ways you canvolunteer your time
Whether you want to helpmake 4-Hersrsquo dreams cometrue as a 4-H volunteer orjoin the club yourself as a 4-H member all of these expe-riences and more can beyours just by joining
Calhoun County 4-H Learn more about how you
can get involved by visiting4hmsuemsuedu or by call-ing me at the CalhounCounty MSU Extensionoffice 269-781-0784
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In Calhoun County 806 youth are actively engaged in 4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Not only at fair time but year-round youth have opportunity toengage in fun educational experiences Pictured here are students in a past sessionof 4-H Albion Creative
Join 4-H and be mentor for tomorrowrsquos leaders
Devin Willis of Homer is one of the hundreds of 4-Hrsquoers who has participated in the annual CalhounCounty Fair Beginning Saturday Aug 9 current clubmembers and volunteers will head to the fairgrounds toshow off their projects and skills CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Neighborhood Planning Councils (NPCs) are resident-based groups that serve an important and specific purpose in our community The purpose of Neighborhood Planning Councils is to provide a forum to inform and discuss with neighborhood residents and representatives of the City staff and City Commissioners issues and concerns of that neighborhood Generally the City informs the NPC of facts and potential results of pending decisions opportunities or other changes The NPC discusses and decides what if any recommendations it would like to make or strategies they would like to develop
These meetings are all open to the public who may attend and offer suggestions about resolving certain matters of interest in the neighborhood Any person who lives or owns property in a Council area or has demonstrable or substantial interest (ie works in) within the defined boundaries of the Council area may request to be considered for membership on their NPC Board
Anyone wanting to join an NPC should give his or her name to the chairperson of the Council Attendance as a potential member is encouraged prior to recommendation by the NPC for membership His or her name is submitted to the City Commission for official appointment
Each NPC has a regularly scheduled meeting date each month Meetings are held in the evenings and run one to two hours in length Questions about Neighborhood Planning Councils meeting locations or membership may be directed to the City of Battle Creek 966-3348
NPC meeting minutes are available online at httpwwwbattlecreekmigovCity_GovernmentBoards_and_CommissionsMinutes__Agendas_and_Notices_Archiveshtm
Neighborhood Planning Council Recent DiscussionsUpcoming Events Regular Meeting DatesTimes
NPC1 ndash Post Franklin
Contact Diana QuiggEmail Dianaquiggyahoocom
Telephone 2699648728
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 4 2014
Community Action Board Room
175 Main Street
1st Thursday at 700 pm
NPC2 ndash North Central
Contact Sam GrayEmail sgray9959gmailcom
Telephone 2692090293
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 8 2014
Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
47 N Washington Avenue
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC3 ndash Central
Contact Gloria MansfieldEmail NA
Telephone 2699652050
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting
New NPC boundaries
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 14 2014
Michigan Tile amp Carpet Community Room
99 E Columbia Avenue
2nd Thursday at 700 pm
NPC4 ndash FremontMcKinleyVerona
Contact John HenninkEmail Neighborhoodpc4gmailcom
Telephone 2699863944
Vice Chair Kaytee FarisEmail kayteefarisgmailcom
Telephone 7343306236
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 20 2014
First Congregational Church - (Inside
Court Yard)
145 Capital Avenue NE
3rd Wednesday at 700 pm
NPC5 ndash Urbandale
Contact Robert WhitfieldEmail lordstrong68comcastnet
Telephone 2692459708
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 11 2014
Christ United Methodist Church
65 N Bedford Road
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC9 ndash Rural Southwest
Contact Linda MorrisEmail lindad49015yahoocom
Telephone 2699793358
bull No meeting in August (unless there is an
issue that requires a special meeting)
bull Guest Presentation Christopher Lussier
or Helen Guzzo CDBG Program
bull Mayor Dave Walters will be signing a
Proclamation declaring September 22
2014 as ldquoKINDNESS DAYrdquo
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 9 2014
Southside Bible Church
4515 Beckley Road
2nd Tuesday at 630 pm
NPC10 ndash WestlakePrairieview
Contact Jeff KotelesEmail kotelesjmichigangov
Telephone 2699637096
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 25 2014
First Assembly of God Church
800 S 24th Street
4th Monday at 700 pm
NPC11 ndash MingesRiverside
Contact Randall ChamplinEmail Randall_Champlinsbcglobalnet
Telephone 2692747093
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting in
September New NPC boundaries
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 24 2014
Riverside Elementary School Library
650 Riverside Drive
4th Wednesday at 700 pm
Public Service Announcement Provided by Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
Neighborhood Planning Council Updates August 7 2014
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Special section provided by these two local publications
Agriculture was foremostin the minds of Calhoun
Countyrsquos settlershence the beginnings of regional fairs
which have been held forover a century and a half
The first fairs were held invarious locations in the cityuntil 1848 when theCalhoun CountyAgricultural Society reor-ganized the event and heldthe new 1849 gathering onCapital Hill (now known asthe fairgrounds) and made ita yearly event
Everyone loved the FairWheel of Fortune sideshows prize exhibits pro-duce livestock horse rac-
ing games and much moreIt became one of the mainsocial gatherings of theyear It was often the onlytime people in the morerural areas got a chance tosee old friends Balloonascensions daredevil actsall became a part of ldquoTheFairrdquo
Marshall High Schoolrsquosfirst football game wasplayed at the fairgrounds in1894 the schoolsrsquo inexperi-
enced team was defeated byOlivet College 60-0
Throughout the 1950s andthe 60s the fair grew andprospered The gradualaddition of new and biggermechanical rides demoli-tion derbies big name enter-tainers and ldquoGirlie Showsrdquoadded to the alreadyimmense entertainment ofthe countyrsquos masses Thingswere good and memorieswere made
Page 2 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Bosserd Family FarmOpen Daily 9-6Gift Certificates
Fountain in Marshall
Verona Rd
Michigan Ave
15 Mile Rd
O
1-12 miles west of Marshall
(EBT orBridgeCards
Accepted)
14721 VERONA RD MARSHALL MI269-781-4905
1-12 miles west of Marshall bull Hours 9am - 6pm Daily
wwwbosserdfamilyfarmcomPLEASE CHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOK
FOR UPDATES amp SPECIALS
SweetCorn
Peppers and Green BeansCucumbers bull Zucchini
Onions bull Potatoes and TomatoesSALES IN GREENHOUSE ON ALL PLANTS
STEAKS ROASTS AND BURGER FOR THE GRILL
Belcher-McPherson Auction Company
URGES YOU to SUPPORTthe Annual 4-H AUCTIONSWednesday Evening and Friday Afternoon
Wersquore proud to be part of these events and ask youto show your appreciation for these fine young
people by offering a winning bid at the auction sales
Congratulations to the Calhoun County Fairon the 166th year of this annual event
Located at1106 S KalamazooMarshall MI 49068
269-781-7100
Celebrate year 166 at the Calhoun County Fair
New to Calhoun County this year is TJ Schmidt amp Company a family owned and operat-ed Michigan-based carnival Schmidt has an established reputation for providing superiorquality shows rides games specialty foods and customer amenities Trained staff and man-agement team members will be on site to help you and your family have a fun (and safe) time
More about the Midway
Small Animal Auction is Wednesday
The 2014 Calhoun County fair celebrates 166 years of exhibiting the pride and tal-ents of county residents of all ages
Chief Phineas Pamptopee and Mackey Shogequett of the Calhoun CountyPotawatomi Tribe at the Calhoun County Fair in 1908
The 2014 Small Animal Auction is scheduled for Wednesday Aug 13 6 pm Order of saleis rabbits dairy starter calves goats poultry 4-H members count on individuals and busi-nesses to make the event a success As with Fridayrsquos Large Animal Auction the event willtake place in the covered arena
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 3
This 2014 Special Section promoting
the 166th Calhoun County Fair is
provided by these two LOCAL
J-Ad Graphics publications
The advertising in this section makes it possible to share the information about this annual event Show your
appreciation by visiting these sponsoring businesses in the coming year
bullThe Calhoun County Fair celebrates the talents and
achievement of LOCAL PEOPLE and deserves your attendance and applause
On Friday Aug 15 the2014 Calhoun County Fairwill host one of its premiereevents the Large AnimalAuction As in years pastFridays sale will see the par-ticipation of hundreds of buy-ers viewers 4-H membersand livestock exhibitors
Held in the covered arenaorder of sale is beef swinesheep
Large animal auction beginsat 11 am Friday Aug 15
In mid-August CalhounCounty is treated to its annu-al fair For 166 years 4-Hmembers carousel ridersand area neighbors haveturned the fairgrounds into acolorful magical place
Kicking-off the yearly cel-ebration is the CalhounCounty Fair King and QueenContest The fun begins at 1pm Sunday Aug 10 in thegrandstand
The 2013 Fair King and Queen and court Who will be crowned this year
Calhoun CountyFair begins withselection of royalty
SJO motocross comes to the grandstand on Thursday Aug14 at 6 pm Spectators can enjoy motorcycles racing overmounds of dirt providing all the actionthe thrills and spillsof racing
Itrsquos a bird --itrsquos a plane --
itrsquos motocross
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ldquoService is our businessrdquo21521 E Michigan Ave Marshall MI
269-781-2245 269-781-4352 or 888-289-5676
bull Fertilizer amp Chemicals bull Pioneer Seedsbull Buying amp Trucking Grain
Come out andsupport our 4-H
youth byattending thelarge amp small
animalauctions at thehellip
BUYING AND SELLING GRAIN
CalhounCounty FAIRAugust 10th-16th
We appreciate your businessduring the road construction
The roar of mightyengines thundering hoovesthe shiny Midway and the
sounds of entertainmentcoming from various stageson the grounds are all part of
the fun of the fair Fairgoerslove their annual departurefrom the daily routine andfeel deprived if any of thesethings are missing
Giving all of this meaninghowever are the hundreds of4-H club members for whomthe annual county fair repre-sents the accomplishment ofclearly defined goalsworked toward over many
months During Fair Week 2014
as you watch the 4-Hers atthe fair you will see a spe-cial maturity on their facesone that reflects their know-ing theyrsquove done their best
4-H Creed
I pledge
My Head to clearer thinkingMy Heart to greater loyaltyMy Hands to larger service andMy Health to better livingFor my club my communitymy country and my world
4-H is at the Heart of the fairPage 4 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Marshall bull 227 W Michigan Ave (269) 781-2348Battle Creek bull 512 Riverside Dr (269) 968-6811Battle Creek bull 146 North Ave (269) 964-4674
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269-968-43188090 CALVIN RD BATTLE CREEK MI 49017
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ASP REALTORreg
Congratulations to the Fair and4-H Kids for 166 Years
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303 E Michigan AveMarshall MI 49068Ph 269-781-3612
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Hopes the 166th Calhoun CountyFair is a Great Success
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Where Quality amp Service Still Count
138 W Michigan Ave bull Marshall MIPhone 269-781-3491
Good Luck4-H Exhibitors
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Serving Marshall since 1971
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269-781-9030220 WEST MICHIGANMARSHALL MI
Good Luckhellip4Hers at the
164th Calhoun County Fair
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WE DO IT ALLhellipFrom
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Mon-Thur 730am - 8pm bull Fri 730am - 530pm bull Sat 8am - 2pm
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EVERYTHING IN-BETWEEN
Each year hundreds ofsubmissions from non-live-stock 4-H clubs aroundCalhoun County are judgedand displayed during theannual county fair
4-H club members workall year learning how to cre-ate projects to submit to thefair - photography horticul-ture sewing knitting foodpreparation - visitors neverknow what theyrsquoll see duringFair Week
Before the fair beginsyouth turn in entry forms tothe fair staff who then trans-mits this information to the
4-H Extension Service whichproduces guidelines for thejudges The Extension officelines up the judges with helpfrom the various 4-H clubsuperintendents
On the first Saturday of thefair all the projects are linedup on tables in the coveredarena where they are judgedEach entry is accompaniedby a records notebook eachmember is required to submitwhich includes a marketingplan for the item
Before judging volunteerswork in the Boys amp GirlsBuilding to measure out the
space for their clubsrsquo boothand prepared the area toreceive the membersrsquo proj-ects
After judging each clubtakes its projects to the Boysamp Girls Building and sets upits booth The booth is thenjudged based on a 4-H clubrsquoschosen theme and skill ofexecution
Projects are on displayduring Fair Week to thedelight of parents grandpar-ents and friends of clubmembers
Lena Yaudes Boys amp GirlsBuilding filled with 4-H projects
4-H display booths in the Boys amp Girls Building are judged for originality and design
The Show of Championsbegins at noon the lastSaturday of fair Aug 16 inthe covered arena 2014 4-Hwinners will show rabbitspoultry cavy horses swinedairy starter calves beefgoats dogs and sheep
Championsto showtheir work
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 5
There are three storiesabout where the first demoli-tion derby was held IslipRaceway (Long Island NewYork) Hales CornerRaceway (Hales CornerWisconsin) and an unnamedtown in Ohio
The first story is that in1958 Larry Mendelsohn a28-year stock car drivernoticed that the most cheer-ing and excitement fromcrowds happened when carscrashed Using this informa-tion held the first demoli-tion derby a few years later atIslip Raceway
The New Jersey track con-tinued to hold demos andbeginning in 1962 was fea-tured on ABCs Wide Worldof Sports almost weekly untilthe mid-lsquo70s Within a fewyears the craze swept thecountry becoming a stapleof nearly every county fair
Another story is that HalesCorner Raceway had demosyears prior to IslipAccording to legend CrazyJim Groh of Milwaukeehad a few too many cars onhis dealership lot So he got afew people to drive them as apromotion Many localsclaim that they had demos inthe lsquo50s but actual proof hasnot been found
The only evidence trackeddown would be back-to-backstories on Happy Days tele-vision episodes 64 65 66These episodes Fonzieloves Pinkie Part 1 2 3show demolition derbies inMilwaukee
The last account is that an
unnamed town in Ohio was ascene of road rage gone wildin the mid-rsquo50s Two carscollided at a busy intersec-tion and both continued tobattle it out drawing a hugecrowd to the scene Thisstory however fails to evenname a town or date andonly gets some credibility
because Ohio is a Mecca fordemolition derbies
All of these stories proba-bly fall in the urban mythcategory There were surelyother demos held around thecountry during the same timeperiod but were not officiallyrecognized(Source Schutte Racing Team)
Endro car racing returns to the Calhoun County Fairgrounds on Wednesday Aug13 The race begins at 7 pm in the grandstand
Page 6 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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We are your local dealer forhellip
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GOOD LUCK TO ALL EXHIBITORSAT THE 2014 YOUTH FAIR
The history of the demo derby
Demolition Derby isan Aug 16 highlight
Twisted metal smoke anddestruction are coming to theCalhoun County Fair whenthe Aug 16 DemolitionDerby rolls into town Thisis your best chance to safelywitness the organized chaosof multiple car crashes
With strict rules and regu-lations in place the exhila-rating pandemonium of thederby is very safe for thedrivers making it one of themost unique spectacles inmotorsports
While rules vary from
event to event the typicaldemolition derby consists offive or more drivers compet-ing by deliberately rammingtheir vehicles into one anoth-er The last driver whosevehicle is still operational isthe winner
Enduro cars race to thefairgrounds for second year
Enduro car racing is aninexpensive type of automo-bile racing that takes itsname from endurance rac-ing since it consists of hun-dreds of laps around a desig-nated track
Enduro racing involvesstock-based cars that havehad their interior and side orrear windows removed butare mostly stock mechanical-ly A driver is disqualified ifthe post-race inspection findsthat hisher auto has hadmajor racing enhancements
This type of race is often
divided into two classes big-car and small-car Big-carraces feature full-size carswith larger 6- and 8-cylinderengines while small-carraces feature mid-size to sub-compact 4-cylinder makesand models
The races which are oftenlong ones usually occur atthe amateur level The carsoften take up most of thewidth of the track as theybegin from a standing start Itis common for races to behundreds of laps or morethan 50 miles long
Races rarely are canceledbecause of bad weather Therace is not stopped except foran emergency or if the trackis completely blocked When an auto breaks downthe race is temporarily haltedto move the driver to safetyThe car is left in its positionon the racing surface and itbecomes an obstacle aroundwhich the remaining driversmust maneuver Often thefastest car is not the winnerrather longevity is the key towinning
The bouncing of cars off one another was very popular in the 1950s and remainsso to this day -- especially during Fair Week This yearrsquos event begins at 630 pmSaturday Aug 16
Expert Felling bull TrimmingStump Removal
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Peddle Pulls and Racestake place on Saturday Aug16 on the Houston SchoolActivity Pad Registrationbegins at 9 am the check-ered flag drops at 10 am
Peddle yourway to fair funon Aug 16
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 7
The Old Maple GroveChurch located on theCalhoun County Fairgroundswill be filled with music dur-ing Fair Week 2014Originally located in EckfordTownship where it was builtbetween April 1900 andMarch 1901 the buildingwas abandoned and in disre-pair after a new church wasbuilt on the same property inthe early 1980s
By the summer of 2006the original structure wasscheduled for demolition tomake way for a parking lotIn February of that year thecongregation donated theoriginal structure to theCalhoun County Agriculturaland Industrial Society onbehalf of the Old MapleGrove Church PreservationCommittee The purpose ofthe committee was to save
the building and relocate it tothe Calhoun CountyFairgrounds
Hours of fundraisers anddonated labor and supplieshave resulted in a successful-ly preserved church hasadded an additional venuefor events at the fairgroundincluded non-denominalchurch services weddingsan annual Christmas pro-gram and events during FairWeek
The church will be open dur-ing fair week
The schedule isSunday Aug 10 Church service hosted by
the Maple Grove Church630 pm
Monday Aug 11To Be Announced
Tuesday Aug 12Dennis Wintersteen and
the Wayward Wind Band630 pm
Wednesday Aug 13St Joe River Boys
630 pmThursday Aug 14Fredonia Holiness Church
singers with Doug DamonFriday Aug 15Marshall Area Garden
Club Small Standard FlowerShow ldquoA Wedding toRememberrdquo 230- 9 pm
Saturday Aug 16Flower show continues
from 10 am to 9 pm
Congratulations to the 165th
Calhoun County
Fair
Congratulations to the 166th
Calhoun County
Fair
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Like to thank all the 4-H kids and their accomplishmentsFrom your local Dennyrsquos amp 115 Restaurant
Visit your local Dennyrsquos804 US Hwy 27 N Marshall MI 49068
269-789-0304
Old Maple Grove Church will be open during the 2014 Calhoun County Fair
Old Maple Grove Church to befilled with music during Fair Week
Paradekicks-off
166th fairAfter a year of preparation
by youth and adults alike the166th Calhoun County Fairgets underway at noon onSunday Aug 10 with theannual parade Antique carswill take the track along withantique tractors Some partic-ipants will ride horses otherswill have their steeds pull awagon or a cart
Prior to the paradersquos step-ping-off members ofAmerican Legion Post 79will post the colors
Jason P RapeljeFinancial Advisor424 E Michigan Ave Marshall MI 49068269-781-4516
Scott L Evans AAMSFinancial Advisor207 W Michigan Ave Marshall MI 49068269-781-5305
Page 8 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
The Calhoun County FairBoard recently presented the2014 Volunteer of the YearAward to Bud Moe Bud hasbeen a participant volunteerand supporter of the CalhounCounty Fair for approxi-mately 40 years In 2004 hewas named a lifetime CCAISmember Bud volunteers numeroushours not only during fairweek but also lends a helpinghand throughout the year toensure that any event occur-ring on the fairgrounds runssmoothly
In his early years of volun-teering for the fair Budowned his towing serviceBudrsquos Wrecker ServiceDuring that time Bud madesure his wreckers and crewswere on site for the demoli-tion derby to tow the dis-abled cars off the track Healso would bring in wreckedcars for stunt car acts
Now during Fair WeekBud uses golf carts to helpmobility-impaired patronsget where they need to goWhen not transporting fairvisitors he can be founddelivering supplies to vari-ous vendors
For many years Budserved as a trustee on theCalhoun County Fair Board
On a tractor (Relay forLife tram driver) on a golf-cart (fair time) or on thestreet Bud Moe has the
Calhoun County Fairgrounds on his mind and in his heart
Come to the Calhoun CountyWersquore Proud to be a MAJOR SPONSOR
Located in the center of
Marshallrsquos Main Block
EXHIBITORSTake lots of photos of your projects and bring in your film or digital cards and make souvenier prints for you and your auction buyers Use our quality Kodak PRINT MAKERfor instant photo printing
166th FAIR in Marshall
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Fair fun begins Saturday Aug 9The 2014 Calhoun County Fair begins Saturday Aug 9 That day the Calhoun County
Yesteryears Antique Tractor Club will hold its 19th annual Antique Tractor Pull This crowd-favorite free event takes place in the grandstand For those wanting a closer look at theseantique treasures the club will have a display during the fair
Bud Moe volunteered for the 2014 Relay for Life-Calhoun County East at the fairgrounds
Fair board recognizes Bud Moe
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The Marshall Area GardenClub is partnering with theOld Maple Grove Church tohost ldquoA Wedding ToRemember Small StandardFloral Showrdquo in the churchfrom 230 to 9 pm onFriday Aug 15 and from 10am to 9 pm SaturdayAug 16 Marlene Glotfeltyis the flower show co-chairwith Shirley Clutter Theshow will be judged by twopanels of three judges
There will be 19 exhibitsat the show in both the sanc-tuary of the church and in thebasement social hallDisplays all made fromfresh or dried plant materialswill be judged in three divi-sions Division 1-Horticulture and Division II-Design and Division III-Artistic Crafts Division I Horticulture
Class 1 - AnnualsThree stems Cut speci-
mens 6-18 inches tallClass 2- Perennials and
Biennials Cut specimens 6-18 inches tall
Class 3- Collections Eachcollection must consist of aminimum of five differentcut specimens One stemexhibited in individual con-tainers Each specimen indi-vidually named Spaceallowed for collection is 30 x
24 inchesClass 4- Arboreal (narrow
leaved evergreens)Minimum of 18 inches andno more than 30 inches
Class 5- Bulbs Cormsand Tubers One stem percontainer
Class 6- Hosta FoliageOne stem per container
Division II Design Class 1 - ldquoWith These
Flowersrdquo Designerrsquos choiceof design suitable for achurch farm waterfront orwoodland wedding ceremo-ny Underlay requiredPedestal size to be deter-mined Fresh andor driedplant material Fourexhibits
Class 2- ldquoLove is in theAirrdquo A hanging design Type1 A non-kinetic design to behung A 14-inch wreath ofall fresh andor dried plantmaterial Four exhibits
Class 3 - ldquoHeavenlyFlowers At The Churchrdquo Ahanging design Type 1 Anon-kinetic design to behung at the pew end in thechurch All fresh plant mate-rial Four exhibits
Division III Artistic CraftsClass 1 - ldquoGoing to the
Chapelrdquo Bridal bouquet offresh andor dried plantmaterial to be staged in acontainer for elevation of
bouquet Four exhibitsClass 2- ldquoEverlasting
Loverdquo Wedding slipper dec-orated with all dried plantmaterial Three exhibits
Plants on the MichiganGarden Plant List and theState Conservation List cannot be used unless grown bythe exhibitor and so noted ona 3rdquo x 5rdquo card with the exhib-it
The design classes areopen to other MichiganGarden Club members aswell as Marshall AreaGarden Club members Thehorticulture classes are opento the public
Advanced registration isrequired for all design class-es and for all collections
Judging is Friday Aug 15from 11 am to 130 pmOnly clerks and chairmen arepermitted in the show are atthis time
Vintage wedding gownsfrom the 1950s 1960s and1990s will be included in theshow as well as wedding-themed quilts
ldquoOnce you exhibit youlearn all the things you maynot have already knownabout a certain plant This isthe first time the garden clubhas held a flower show inOld Maple Grove ChurchWe were inspired to have our
show here after I saw one inan old renovated court-houserdquo said Glotfelty
For more information onthe show call 269-781-7897
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 9
Stop in and say ldquoHirdquo
See you at the
166TH CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Visit our special display for new
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Take a drive out to Ceresco and follow the signs forldquoTemptations II Sweet Corn Irsquoll be selling on my frontlawn and can usually deliver quantity buys STOP OUT AND Pick-up the TASTE of SUMMER
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We also will be selling freshly picked corn at Oertherrsquos
Delivering Fresh Corn Dailyfrom the heart of Fredonia Township
Marshall Area Garden Club to hostflower show at Old Maple Grove Church
AT RIGHT MarshallArea Garden Club mem-ber Marlene Glotfelty leftand Old Maple GroveChurch Committee mem-ber Margaret Taylor dis-cuss the upcoming ldquoAWedding to RememberFlower Showrdquo to be held atthe church Aug 15 16
McDonaldrsquos Restaurantspresents Kidsrsquo Day 2014 onTuesday Aug 12
That day kids can enterthe WIN 985 Frog JumpingContest at 1030 pm
Other highlights of the166th Calhoun County Fair(just for kids) are
Bike Give Aways on theCommunity Stage
bullTuesday Aug 12 1 pmbullSaturday Aug 16 2 pmRegistration for the 2012
Peddle Pulls and Racesbegins at 9 am SaturdayAug 16 Race time is 10am
The 4-H barns offer aplace for kids to see closeup dairy and beef cattlesheep goats horses poultryrabbits and swine
Other exhibits includehorticulture floriculturebaked and canned goodsneedlework creative artsand antiques Judging starts
Saturday Aug 9 and runs through Saturday Aug 16
Page 12 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Mud bogging (also knownas mud racing mud runningmud drags or mudding) is aform of off-road motorsportpopular in Canada and theUnited States in which thegoal is to drive a vehiclethrough a pit of mud of a setlength
Winners are determined bythe distance traveled throughthe pit However if severalvehicles are able to travel the
entire length the time takento traverse the pit will deter-mine the winner Typicallyvehicles competing are four-wheel drives The motorsport is overseen by sanc-tioning bodies like theAmerican Mud RacingAssociation and theNational Mud RacingOrganization (NMRO) thatoversee each class developand maintain the relationship
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Chuckwagon racing is anequestrian rodeo sport inwhich drivers in a chuck-wagon led by a team of hors-es race around a track
This team event is led by adriver who commands ateam of horses pulling thechuckwagon and is support-ed by two or four outriderseach racing individual thor-oughbred horses that followthe chuckwagon Each race typically involves
three or four teams andbegins with the outridersbreaking camp by tossingtwo tent poles (with four out-riders only) and a barrel rep-resenting a camp stove intothe back of their wagonbefore climbing in them-selves and holding on fordear life as the wagon com-pletes a figure eight aroundtwo barrels before circling arace track
The first wagon to cross
the finish line typically winsalthough various time penal-ties are handed out for infrac-tions such as a barrel beingknocked over a tent pole orstove is not loaded or wagoninterference
The event has become acrowd favorite at theCalhoun County Fair Thisfree event takes place begin-ning at 10 am onWednesday Aug 13 in thegrandstand
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 13
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Chuckwagon racing ridesinto the Calhoun County Fair
Page 16 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Calhoun County Fair is steeped in historyThe Calhoun County fair-
grounds located on CapitalHill is home to Michigansoldest fair and boasts the old-est fair building in the stateFloral Hall
The fairgrounds werefounded in 1848 and featuremore than 45 acres of grassyshaded grounds and pavedstreets One hundred year oldoaks beautiful landscaping a2400-seat grandstand enter-tainment center and campingfacilities help make the fair-grounds an excellent place tocelebrate Michigans oldestcounty fair and other excit-ing events
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day as oneof Michigans foremost agri-cultural attractions Between1839 and 1847 the Fair washeld in various locationsthroughout the county Butin 1848 the fairgrounds inMarshall became the perma-nent home for the CalhounCounty Fair which has beenheld here ever since
Floral Hall the oldestbuilding on the fairgroundsand the oldest fair building inthe state was constructed in1860 in the popular octagon
style of the time The wingswere added at later datesDesigned originally for thedisplay of flowers and farmproduce the building stillplays a major role at thestates oldest county fair
One becomes the ldquooldestcontinually operating fairrdquo inthe state of Michigan bydoing things people enjoyand developing an army ofsupportive and skilled volun-teers
The ldquoheartbeat of theCalhoun County Fairrdquo is itsvolunteer force The fair isan enormous undertakingwith a physical plant with 20different buildings to main-tain and upgrade and at least60 acres to landscape andmow
The fair board looks backwith pride at all the wonder-ful memories attributable tothe ldquofair historyrdquo It also rec-ognizes the enormousresponsibly it owes the com-munity as stewards of thepresent and future genera-tion of fair participants
Presently the CalhounCounty Fairgrounds propertydraws in excess of 100000visitors a year Add to thatthe vendors special events
agricultural and industrialdisplays and you get the realimpact of the association
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day asone of Michigans foremostagricultural attractions
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Michiganrsquos oldest fair building Floral Hall was built in 1861 for the sum of $590 Itfeatures an unusual design consisting of an octagon center rotunda with four rectan-gular wings branching out in each direction
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 17
The 4-H program hastouched and in many casesshaped the lives of thou-sands of Calhoun Countyresidents
4-H got its start nationallyin 1902 in Iowa and Ohioand came to Michigan - toMuskegon and Mason coun-ties - in 1908
Records indicate the first4-H director in CalhounCounty was Charles EAckley who served on atemporary basis in 1917again in 1918 and then on aregular basis from 1921-22Other early temporary direc-tors whose stints overlappedto varying degrees wereLucia Converse FrankDavis Margaret Hutty EdithGabriel and H F Herrod
William C Boman heldthe position from 1922-25E C Sackrider from 1925-28 and Ruth K Sackrider in
1929-30 Alice Osborn Bateswas director from 1931-35prior to the arrival of B EHenry in 1936
Michigans 4-H programbegan with boys corn clubsOver the next 30 years the 4-
H movement gave rise tosheep poultry canning cakebaking and livestock clubsas well These clubs wereeventually linked to theNational CooperativeExtension Service system
which was formed in 1914under the leadership of theU S Department ofAgriculture
To see 4-H in action visitthe 2014 Calhoun CountyFair
Selecting rides that arefun but not too scary ridingsafely and letting the kidsride alone or not are just afew things to think aboutwhen looking forward to the2014 Calhoun County Fair
ldquoCarnival rides inMichigan are held to thehighest safety standards tokeep riders safe while enjoy-ing the roller coasters andwater slidesrdquo saidDepartment of Licensing andRegulatory Affairs (LARA)Deputy Director ShellyEdgerton ldquoWe ask riders todo their part and rememberlsquosafety firstrsquo Read and fol-low all of the ride rules andrestrictions and use all thesafety equipment providedbecause even one injury isone too manyrdquo
Edgerton emphasized thatif your child is too youngtoo small or afraid to ridealone either skip the ridealtogether or make sure yourchild is accompanied by aresponsible adult Kidsbetween the ages of sevenand 12 account for nearly a
third of all ride accidentsParents should make suretheir kids understand saferide behavior
To reduce the chance ofinjury for all ages and stillenjoy the ride LARA offersthese tipsbullRead and obey all postedrules and restrictionsbullFollow all verbal instruc-tions given by ride operatorsor provided by recordedannouncementsbullMake sure the ride is appro-priate for the rider
bullPay attention to rideh e i g h t w e i g h t m e d i c a lrestrictions If you have anypre-existing medical condi-tions check with your doctorbefore riding thrill rides
bullSecurely latch seat beltsshoulder harness and lapbars Hold on to handrailsuse grab bars
bullKeep hands arms legsand feet inside the ride at alltimes Do not ride with handsin the air Secure loose hairclothing and belongings
bullStay in the ldquolocked andloadedrdquo position for theentire ride Never stand upon a ride
bullAdults should never seat achild on their lap unless rideoperators indicate itrsquos safe todo so
bullNever ride when exces-sively tired or while underthe influence of alcohol ordrugs
bullReport any unsafe behav-ior or conditions on a ride to
a ride supervisor or managerimmediately
bullReport injuries to a ridesupervisor They will assistthe injured and report theinjury to LARA
Contact LARA at 517-241-9202 for more informa-tion
Stay safe have funon the carnival rides
History of 4-H programs
Veteransrsquo Dayis Monday
of fair weekOn Monday Aug 11 all veterans of the United States armed
forces will be admitted to the Calhoun County Fair for freeOn behalf of many it is the fair organizersrsquo way of sayingldquothank yourdquo
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2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 19
By Kathy Fisher4-H Program Coordinator
Calhoun County
As the Calhoun CountyFair kicks off next weekhundreds of county 4-Hmembers and volunteers areheaded to the fair to show offtheir projects and skillsWhile the week is the culmi-nation of a year of hard workfor some 4-H offers manyunique opportunities notseen at fair So whetheryoursquore a young person or anadult who has time to give asa volunteer why not join theclub
A program of MichiganState University (MSU)Extension Michigan 4-H isthe largest youth develop-ment program in the stateEach year the program pro-vides more than 200000young people with opportu-nities to explore new inter-ests gain new knowledgeenhance their expertise anddiscover their passion whileteaching valuable life skillsthat prepare youth for thefuture
In Calhoun County 806youth are actively engaged in4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Though tra-ditionally seen as a programfor youth with livestocktoday 4-H has so much moreto offer As a year-roundyouth development programyouth will have the opportu-nity to be engaged in funeducational experiences thathelp them learn valuable lifeskills throughout the entireyear Opportunities for 4-Hrsquoersinclude arts and craftssewing food and nutritiongardening leadership shoot-ing sports livestock andmuch more
No matter what kidschoose all the 4-H projectshelp members learn to exem-plify the four Hrsquos headheart hands and health Theylearn to use their head tomake sound decisions setgoals and stick with them aswell as to develop practical
skills needed to lead a pro-ductive and fulfilling life
Using their heart youthlearn to act with integrity andaccountability and help oth-ers to become their best Their hands are used to putthe needs of their communitybefore their own as theyserve others and they learnabout health by developingskills and knowledge toactively take care of theirminds and bodies
With these skills there isno limit to what youth can dowith 4-H Leadership oppor-tunities within the club offerthem the chance to try outskills while mentoring ayounger member that is newto the group will allow mem-bers to become a teacherthemselves In addition tocounty programs statewide4-H programs such asExploration Days giveyouth the chance to meetother 4-Hrsquoers from aroundthe state and experience whatlife on a college campus islike
Helping to make this pos-sible for 4-Hrsquoers in our owncommunity and across thestate are caring volunteerswho give their time and tal-ents to lend a hand provideguidance and answer lifersquoslittle questions along theway In Calhoun Countymore than 300 volunteersgive their time each yearwith 176 actively involved inmentoring youth through a 4-H club Though the impactof these volunteers is greatthe need for additional 4-Hvolunteers is mounting Witha goal of reaching 20 percentof Michiganrsquos youth through4-H by the year 2020 morevolunteers will be key
If you want to make animpact on the next genera-tion becoming a CalhounCounty 4-H volunteer is oneof the best ways you can dothat You donrsquot have to be aparent or even related to a 4-Hrsquoer to get involved Anyonecan volunteer and itrsquos a greatopportunity to make yourmark on the next generation
Interested volunteers cangive their time in a variety ofways 4-H programs rangefrom animal science tocareer preparation clothingand textiles to science andtechnology or performingarts to youth entrepreneur-ship Whether yoursquove got anhour to give or want to makea year-long commitmenttherersquos a 4-H volunteeropportunity waiting for youLead a club chaperone anevent offer a skills trainingbecome a mentor teach aworkshop or whateverstrikes your interest there isno limit to the ways you canvolunteer your time
Whether you want to helpmake 4-Hersrsquo dreams cometrue as a 4-H volunteer orjoin the club yourself as a 4-H member all of these expe-riences and more can beyours just by joining
Calhoun County 4-H Learn more about how you
can get involved by visiting4hmsuemsuedu or by call-ing me at the CalhounCounty MSU Extensionoffice 269-781-0784
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In Calhoun County 806 youth are actively engaged in 4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Not only at fair time but year-round youth have opportunity toengage in fun educational experiences Pictured here are students in a past sessionof 4-H Albion Creative
Join 4-H and be mentor for tomorrowrsquos leaders
Devin Willis of Homer is one of the hundreds of 4-Hrsquoers who has participated in the annual CalhounCounty Fair Beginning Saturday Aug 9 current clubmembers and volunteers will head to the fairgrounds toshow off their projects and skills CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Congratulations
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Neighborhood Planning Councils (NPCs) are resident-based groups that serve an important and specific purpose in our community The purpose of Neighborhood Planning Councils is to provide a forum to inform and discuss with neighborhood residents and representatives of the City staff and City Commissioners issues and concerns of that neighborhood Generally the City informs the NPC of facts and potential results of pending decisions opportunities or other changes The NPC discusses and decides what if any recommendations it would like to make or strategies they would like to develop
These meetings are all open to the public who may attend and offer suggestions about resolving certain matters of interest in the neighborhood Any person who lives or owns property in a Council area or has demonstrable or substantial interest (ie works in) within the defined boundaries of the Council area may request to be considered for membership on their NPC Board
Anyone wanting to join an NPC should give his or her name to the chairperson of the Council Attendance as a potential member is encouraged prior to recommendation by the NPC for membership His or her name is submitted to the City Commission for official appointment
Each NPC has a regularly scheduled meeting date each month Meetings are held in the evenings and run one to two hours in length Questions about Neighborhood Planning Councils meeting locations or membership may be directed to the City of Battle Creek 966-3348
NPC meeting minutes are available online at httpwwwbattlecreekmigovCity_GovernmentBoards_and_CommissionsMinutes__Agendas_and_Notices_Archiveshtm
Neighborhood Planning Council Recent DiscussionsUpcoming Events Regular Meeting DatesTimes
NPC1 ndash Post Franklin
Contact Diana QuiggEmail Dianaquiggyahoocom
Telephone 2699648728
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 4 2014
Community Action Board Room
175 Main Street
1st Thursday at 700 pm
NPC2 ndash North Central
Contact Sam GrayEmail sgray9959gmailcom
Telephone 2692090293
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 8 2014
Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
47 N Washington Avenue
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC3 ndash Central
Contact Gloria MansfieldEmail NA
Telephone 2699652050
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting
New NPC boundaries
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 14 2014
Michigan Tile amp Carpet Community Room
99 E Columbia Avenue
2nd Thursday at 700 pm
NPC4 ndash FremontMcKinleyVerona
Contact John HenninkEmail Neighborhoodpc4gmailcom
Telephone 2699863944
Vice Chair Kaytee FarisEmail kayteefarisgmailcom
Telephone 7343306236
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 20 2014
First Congregational Church - (Inside
Court Yard)
145 Capital Avenue NE
3rd Wednesday at 700 pm
NPC5 ndash Urbandale
Contact Robert WhitfieldEmail lordstrong68comcastnet
Telephone 2692459708
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 11 2014
Christ United Methodist Church
65 N Bedford Road
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC9 ndash Rural Southwest
Contact Linda MorrisEmail lindad49015yahoocom
Telephone 2699793358
bull No meeting in August (unless there is an
issue that requires a special meeting)
bull Guest Presentation Christopher Lussier
or Helen Guzzo CDBG Program
bull Mayor Dave Walters will be signing a
Proclamation declaring September 22
2014 as ldquoKINDNESS DAYrdquo
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 9 2014
Southside Bible Church
4515 Beckley Road
2nd Tuesday at 630 pm
NPC10 ndash WestlakePrairieview
Contact Jeff KotelesEmail kotelesjmichigangov
Telephone 2699637096
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 25 2014
First Assembly of God Church
800 S 24th Street
4th Monday at 700 pm
NPC11 ndash MingesRiverside
Contact Randall ChamplinEmail Randall_Champlinsbcglobalnet
Telephone 2692747093
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting in
September New NPC boundaries
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 24 2014
Riverside Elementary School Library
650 Riverside Drive
4th Wednesday at 700 pm
Public Service Announcement Provided by Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
Neighborhood Planning Council Updates August 7 2014
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Special section provided by these two local publications
Agriculture was foremostin the minds of Calhoun
Countyrsquos settlershence the beginnings of regional fairs
which have been held forover a century and a half
The first fairs were held invarious locations in the cityuntil 1848 when theCalhoun CountyAgricultural Society reor-ganized the event and heldthe new 1849 gathering onCapital Hill (now known asthe fairgrounds) and made ita yearly event
Everyone loved the FairWheel of Fortune sideshows prize exhibits pro-duce livestock horse rac-
ing games and much moreIt became one of the mainsocial gatherings of theyear It was often the onlytime people in the morerural areas got a chance tosee old friends Balloonascensions daredevil actsall became a part of ldquoTheFairrdquo
Marshall High Schoolrsquosfirst football game wasplayed at the fairgrounds in1894 the schoolsrsquo inexperi-
enced team was defeated byOlivet College 60-0
Throughout the 1950s andthe 60s the fair grew andprospered The gradualaddition of new and biggermechanical rides demoli-tion derbies big name enter-tainers and ldquoGirlie Showsrdquoadded to the alreadyimmense entertainment ofthe countyrsquos masses Thingswere good and memorieswere made
Page 2 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Bosserd Family FarmOpen Daily 9-6Gift Certificates
Fountain in Marshall
Verona Rd
Michigan Ave
15 Mile Rd
O
1-12 miles west of Marshall
(EBT orBridgeCards
Accepted)
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1-12 miles west of Marshall bull Hours 9am - 6pm Daily
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FOR UPDATES amp SPECIALS
SweetCorn
Peppers and Green BeansCucumbers bull Zucchini
Onions bull Potatoes and TomatoesSALES IN GREENHOUSE ON ALL PLANTS
STEAKS ROASTS AND BURGER FOR THE GRILL
Belcher-McPherson Auction Company
URGES YOU to SUPPORTthe Annual 4-H AUCTIONSWednesday Evening and Friday Afternoon
Wersquore proud to be part of these events and ask youto show your appreciation for these fine young
people by offering a winning bid at the auction sales
Congratulations to the Calhoun County Fairon the 166th year of this annual event
Located at1106 S KalamazooMarshall MI 49068
269-781-7100
Celebrate year 166 at the Calhoun County Fair
New to Calhoun County this year is TJ Schmidt amp Company a family owned and operat-ed Michigan-based carnival Schmidt has an established reputation for providing superiorquality shows rides games specialty foods and customer amenities Trained staff and man-agement team members will be on site to help you and your family have a fun (and safe) time
More about the Midway
Small Animal Auction is Wednesday
The 2014 Calhoun County fair celebrates 166 years of exhibiting the pride and tal-ents of county residents of all ages
Chief Phineas Pamptopee and Mackey Shogequett of the Calhoun CountyPotawatomi Tribe at the Calhoun County Fair in 1908
The 2014 Small Animal Auction is scheduled for Wednesday Aug 13 6 pm Order of saleis rabbits dairy starter calves goats poultry 4-H members count on individuals and busi-nesses to make the event a success As with Fridayrsquos Large Animal Auction the event willtake place in the covered arena
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 3
This 2014 Special Section promoting
the 166th Calhoun County Fair is
provided by these two LOCAL
J-Ad Graphics publications
The advertising in this section makes it possible to share the information about this annual event Show your
appreciation by visiting these sponsoring businesses in the coming year
bullThe Calhoun County Fair celebrates the talents and
achievement of LOCAL PEOPLE and deserves your attendance and applause
On Friday Aug 15 the2014 Calhoun County Fairwill host one of its premiereevents the Large AnimalAuction As in years pastFridays sale will see the par-ticipation of hundreds of buy-ers viewers 4-H membersand livestock exhibitors
Held in the covered arenaorder of sale is beef swinesheep
Large animal auction beginsat 11 am Friday Aug 15
In mid-August CalhounCounty is treated to its annu-al fair For 166 years 4-Hmembers carousel ridersand area neighbors haveturned the fairgrounds into acolorful magical place
Kicking-off the yearly cel-ebration is the CalhounCounty Fair King and QueenContest The fun begins at 1pm Sunday Aug 10 in thegrandstand
The 2013 Fair King and Queen and court Who will be crowned this year
Calhoun CountyFair begins withselection of royalty
SJO motocross comes to the grandstand on Thursday Aug14 at 6 pm Spectators can enjoy motorcycles racing overmounds of dirt providing all the actionthe thrills and spillsof racing
Itrsquos a bird --itrsquos a plane --
itrsquos motocross
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269-781-2245 269-781-4352 or 888-289-5676
bull Fertilizer amp Chemicals bull Pioneer Seedsbull Buying amp Trucking Grain
Come out andsupport our 4-H
youth byattending thelarge amp small
animalauctions at thehellip
BUYING AND SELLING GRAIN
CalhounCounty FAIRAugust 10th-16th
We appreciate your businessduring the road construction
The roar of mightyengines thundering hoovesthe shiny Midway and the
sounds of entertainmentcoming from various stageson the grounds are all part of
the fun of the fair Fairgoerslove their annual departurefrom the daily routine andfeel deprived if any of thesethings are missing
Giving all of this meaninghowever are the hundreds of4-H club members for whomthe annual county fair repre-sents the accomplishment ofclearly defined goalsworked toward over many
months During Fair Week 2014
as you watch the 4-Hers atthe fair you will see a spe-cial maturity on their facesone that reflects their know-ing theyrsquove done their best
4-H Creed
I pledge
My Head to clearer thinkingMy Heart to greater loyaltyMy Hands to larger service andMy Health to better livingFor my club my communitymy country and my world
4-H is at the Heart of the fairPage 4 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Marshall bull 227 W Michigan Ave (269) 781-2348Battle Creek bull 512 Riverside Dr (269) 968-6811Battle Creek bull 146 North Ave (269) 964-4674
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269-968-43188090 CALVIN RD BATTLE CREEK MI 49017
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Congratulations to the Fair and4-H Kids for 166 Years
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303 E Michigan AveMarshall MI 49068Ph 269-781-3612
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Hopes the 166th Calhoun CountyFair is a Great Success
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Where Quality amp Service Still Count
138 W Michigan Ave bull Marshall MIPhone 269-781-3491
Good Luck4-H Exhibitors
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Serving Marshall since 1971
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Good Luckhellip4Hers at the
164th Calhoun County Fair
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WE DO IT ALLhellipFrom
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Mon-Thur 730am - 8pm bull Fri 730am - 530pm bull Sat 8am - 2pm
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EVERYTHING IN-BETWEEN
Each year hundreds ofsubmissions from non-live-stock 4-H clubs aroundCalhoun County are judgedand displayed during theannual county fair
4-H club members workall year learning how to cre-ate projects to submit to thefair - photography horticul-ture sewing knitting foodpreparation - visitors neverknow what theyrsquoll see duringFair Week
Before the fair beginsyouth turn in entry forms tothe fair staff who then trans-mits this information to the
4-H Extension Service whichproduces guidelines for thejudges The Extension officelines up the judges with helpfrom the various 4-H clubsuperintendents
On the first Saturday of thefair all the projects are linedup on tables in the coveredarena where they are judgedEach entry is accompaniedby a records notebook eachmember is required to submitwhich includes a marketingplan for the item
Before judging volunteerswork in the Boys amp GirlsBuilding to measure out the
space for their clubsrsquo boothand prepared the area toreceive the membersrsquo proj-ects
After judging each clubtakes its projects to the Boysamp Girls Building and sets upits booth The booth is thenjudged based on a 4-H clubrsquoschosen theme and skill ofexecution
Projects are on displayduring Fair Week to thedelight of parents grandpar-ents and friends of clubmembers
Lena Yaudes Boys amp GirlsBuilding filled with 4-H projects
4-H display booths in the Boys amp Girls Building are judged for originality and design
The Show of Championsbegins at noon the lastSaturday of fair Aug 16 inthe covered arena 2014 4-Hwinners will show rabbitspoultry cavy horses swinedairy starter calves beefgoats dogs and sheep
Championsto showtheir work
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 5
There are three storiesabout where the first demoli-tion derby was held IslipRaceway (Long Island NewYork) Hales CornerRaceway (Hales CornerWisconsin) and an unnamedtown in Ohio
The first story is that in1958 Larry Mendelsohn a28-year stock car drivernoticed that the most cheer-ing and excitement fromcrowds happened when carscrashed Using this informa-tion held the first demoli-tion derby a few years later atIslip Raceway
The New Jersey track con-tinued to hold demos andbeginning in 1962 was fea-tured on ABCs Wide Worldof Sports almost weekly untilthe mid-lsquo70s Within a fewyears the craze swept thecountry becoming a stapleof nearly every county fair
Another story is that HalesCorner Raceway had demosyears prior to IslipAccording to legend CrazyJim Groh of Milwaukeehad a few too many cars onhis dealership lot So he got afew people to drive them as apromotion Many localsclaim that they had demos inthe lsquo50s but actual proof hasnot been found
The only evidence trackeddown would be back-to-backstories on Happy Days tele-vision episodes 64 65 66These episodes Fonzieloves Pinkie Part 1 2 3show demolition derbies inMilwaukee
The last account is that an
unnamed town in Ohio was ascene of road rage gone wildin the mid-rsquo50s Two carscollided at a busy intersec-tion and both continued tobattle it out drawing a hugecrowd to the scene Thisstory however fails to evenname a town or date andonly gets some credibility
because Ohio is a Mecca fordemolition derbies
All of these stories proba-bly fall in the urban mythcategory There were surelyother demos held around thecountry during the same timeperiod but were not officiallyrecognized(Source Schutte Racing Team)
Endro car racing returns to the Calhoun County Fairgrounds on Wednesday Aug13 The race begins at 7 pm in the grandstand
Page 6 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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We are your local dealer forhellip
KENT FEEDSSIOUX LIVESTOCK GATES
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Sale every Wednesday at 100 pmSheep amp Small Animal Sales
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GOOD LUCK TO ALL EXHIBITORSAT THE 2014 YOUTH FAIR
The history of the demo derby
Demolition Derby isan Aug 16 highlight
Twisted metal smoke anddestruction are coming to theCalhoun County Fair whenthe Aug 16 DemolitionDerby rolls into town Thisis your best chance to safelywitness the organized chaosof multiple car crashes
With strict rules and regu-lations in place the exhila-rating pandemonium of thederby is very safe for thedrivers making it one of themost unique spectacles inmotorsports
While rules vary from
event to event the typicaldemolition derby consists offive or more drivers compet-ing by deliberately rammingtheir vehicles into one anoth-er The last driver whosevehicle is still operational isthe winner
Enduro cars race to thefairgrounds for second year
Enduro car racing is aninexpensive type of automo-bile racing that takes itsname from endurance rac-ing since it consists of hun-dreds of laps around a desig-nated track
Enduro racing involvesstock-based cars that havehad their interior and side orrear windows removed butare mostly stock mechanical-ly A driver is disqualified ifthe post-race inspection findsthat hisher auto has hadmajor racing enhancements
This type of race is often
divided into two classes big-car and small-car Big-carraces feature full-size carswith larger 6- and 8-cylinderengines while small-carraces feature mid-size to sub-compact 4-cylinder makesand models
The races which are oftenlong ones usually occur atthe amateur level The carsoften take up most of thewidth of the track as theybegin from a standing start Itis common for races to behundreds of laps or morethan 50 miles long
Races rarely are canceledbecause of bad weather Therace is not stopped except foran emergency or if the trackis completely blocked When an auto breaks downthe race is temporarily haltedto move the driver to safetyThe car is left in its positionon the racing surface and itbecomes an obstacle aroundwhich the remaining driversmust maneuver Often thefastest car is not the winnerrather longevity is the key towinning
The bouncing of cars off one another was very popular in the 1950s and remainsso to this day -- especially during Fair Week This yearrsquos event begins at 630 pmSaturday Aug 16
Expert Felling bull TrimmingStump Removal
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Peddle Pulls and Racestake place on Saturday Aug16 on the Houston SchoolActivity Pad Registrationbegins at 9 am the check-ered flag drops at 10 am
Peddle yourway to fair funon Aug 16
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 7
The Old Maple GroveChurch located on theCalhoun County Fairgroundswill be filled with music dur-ing Fair Week 2014Originally located in EckfordTownship where it was builtbetween April 1900 andMarch 1901 the buildingwas abandoned and in disre-pair after a new church wasbuilt on the same property inthe early 1980s
By the summer of 2006the original structure wasscheduled for demolition tomake way for a parking lotIn February of that year thecongregation donated theoriginal structure to theCalhoun County Agriculturaland Industrial Society onbehalf of the Old MapleGrove Church PreservationCommittee The purpose ofthe committee was to save
the building and relocate it tothe Calhoun CountyFairgrounds
Hours of fundraisers anddonated labor and supplieshave resulted in a successful-ly preserved church hasadded an additional venuefor events at the fairgroundincluded non-denominalchurch services weddingsan annual Christmas pro-gram and events during FairWeek
The church will be open dur-ing fair week
The schedule isSunday Aug 10 Church service hosted by
the Maple Grove Church630 pm
Monday Aug 11To Be Announced
Tuesday Aug 12Dennis Wintersteen and
the Wayward Wind Band630 pm
Wednesday Aug 13St Joe River Boys
630 pmThursday Aug 14Fredonia Holiness Church
singers with Doug DamonFriday Aug 15Marshall Area Garden
Club Small Standard FlowerShow ldquoA Wedding toRememberrdquo 230- 9 pm
Saturday Aug 16Flower show continues
from 10 am to 9 pm
Congratulations to the 165th
Calhoun County
Fair
Congratulations to the 166th
Calhoun County
Fair
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Like to thank all the 4-H kids and their accomplishmentsFrom your local Dennyrsquos amp 115 Restaurant
Visit your local Dennyrsquos804 US Hwy 27 N Marshall MI 49068
269-789-0304
Old Maple Grove Church will be open during the 2014 Calhoun County Fair
Old Maple Grove Church to befilled with music during Fair Week
Paradekicks-off
166th fairAfter a year of preparation
by youth and adults alike the166th Calhoun County Fairgets underway at noon onSunday Aug 10 with theannual parade Antique carswill take the track along withantique tractors Some partic-ipants will ride horses otherswill have their steeds pull awagon or a cart
Prior to the paradersquos step-ping-off members ofAmerican Legion Post 79will post the colors
Jason P RapeljeFinancial Advisor424 E Michigan Ave Marshall MI 49068269-781-4516
Scott L Evans AAMSFinancial Advisor207 W Michigan Ave Marshall MI 49068269-781-5305
Page 8 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
The Calhoun County FairBoard recently presented the2014 Volunteer of the YearAward to Bud Moe Bud hasbeen a participant volunteerand supporter of the CalhounCounty Fair for approxi-mately 40 years In 2004 hewas named a lifetime CCAISmember Bud volunteers numeroushours not only during fairweek but also lends a helpinghand throughout the year toensure that any event occur-ring on the fairgrounds runssmoothly
In his early years of volun-teering for the fair Budowned his towing serviceBudrsquos Wrecker ServiceDuring that time Bud madesure his wreckers and crewswere on site for the demoli-tion derby to tow the dis-abled cars off the track Healso would bring in wreckedcars for stunt car acts
Now during Fair WeekBud uses golf carts to helpmobility-impaired patronsget where they need to goWhen not transporting fairvisitors he can be founddelivering supplies to vari-ous vendors
For many years Budserved as a trustee on theCalhoun County Fair Board
On a tractor (Relay forLife tram driver) on a golf-cart (fair time) or on thestreet Bud Moe has the
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Fair fun begins Saturday Aug 9The 2014 Calhoun County Fair begins Saturday Aug 9 That day the Calhoun County
Yesteryears Antique Tractor Club will hold its 19th annual Antique Tractor Pull This crowd-favorite free event takes place in the grandstand For those wanting a closer look at theseantique treasures the club will have a display during the fair
Bud Moe volunteered for the 2014 Relay for Life-Calhoun County East at the fairgrounds
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The Marshall Area GardenClub is partnering with theOld Maple Grove Church tohost ldquoA Wedding ToRemember Small StandardFloral Showrdquo in the churchfrom 230 to 9 pm onFriday Aug 15 and from 10am to 9 pm SaturdayAug 16 Marlene Glotfeltyis the flower show co-chairwith Shirley Clutter Theshow will be judged by twopanels of three judges
There will be 19 exhibitsat the show in both the sanc-tuary of the church and in thebasement social hallDisplays all made fromfresh or dried plant materialswill be judged in three divi-sions Division 1-Horticulture and Division II-Design and Division III-Artistic Crafts Division I Horticulture
Class 1 - AnnualsThree stems Cut speci-
mens 6-18 inches tallClass 2- Perennials and
Biennials Cut specimens 6-18 inches tall
Class 3- Collections Eachcollection must consist of aminimum of five differentcut specimens One stemexhibited in individual con-tainers Each specimen indi-vidually named Spaceallowed for collection is 30 x
24 inchesClass 4- Arboreal (narrow
leaved evergreens)Minimum of 18 inches andno more than 30 inches
Class 5- Bulbs Cormsand Tubers One stem percontainer
Class 6- Hosta FoliageOne stem per container
Division II Design Class 1 - ldquoWith These
Flowersrdquo Designerrsquos choiceof design suitable for achurch farm waterfront orwoodland wedding ceremo-ny Underlay requiredPedestal size to be deter-mined Fresh andor driedplant material Fourexhibits
Class 2- ldquoLove is in theAirrdquo A hanging design Type1 A non-kinetic design to behung A 14-inch wreath ofall fresh andor dried plantmaterial Four exhibits
Class 3 - ldquoHeavenlyFlowers At The Churchrdquo Ahanging design Type 1 Anon-kinetic design to behung at the pew end in thechurch All fresh plant mate-rial Four exhibits
Division III Artistic CraftsClass 1 - ldquoGoing to the
Chapelrdquo Bridal bouquet offresh andor dried plantmaterial to be staged in acontainer for elevation of
bouquet Four exhibitsClass 2- ldquoEverlasting
Loverdquo Wedding slipper dec-orated with all dried plantmaterial Three exhibits
Plants on the MichiganGarden Plant List and theState Conservation List cannot be used unless grown bythe exhibitor and so noted ona 3rdquo x 5rdquo card with the exhib-it
The design classes areopen to other MichiganGarden Club members aswell as Marshall AreaGarden Club members Thehorticulture classes are opento the public
Advanced registration isrequired for all design class-es and for all collections
Judging is Friday Aug 15from 11 am to 130 pmOnly clerks and chairmen arepermitted in the show are atthis time
Vintage wedding gownsfrom the 1950s 1960s and1990s will be included in theshow as well as wedding-themed quilts
ldquoOnce you exhibit youlearn all the things you maynot have already knownabout a certain plant This isthe first time the garden clubhas held a flower show inOld Maple Grove ChurchWe were inspired to have our
show here after I saw one inan old renovated court-houserdquo said Glotfelty
For more information onthe show call 269-781-7897
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 9
Stop in and say ldquoHirdquo
See you at the
166TH CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Visit our special display for new
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Take a drive out to Ceresco and follow the signs forldquoTemptations II Sweet Corn Irsquoll be selling on my frontlawn and can usually deliver quantity buys STOP OUT AND Pick-up the TASTE of SUMMER
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We also will be selling freshly picked corn at Oertherrsquos
Delivering Fresh Corn Dailyfrom the heart of Fredonia Township
Marshall Area Garden Club to hostflower show at Old Maple Grove Church
AT RIGHT MarshallArea Garden Club mem-ber Marlene Glotfelty leftand Old Maple GroveChurch Committee mem-ber Margaret Taylor dis-cuss the upcoming ldquoAWedding to RememberFlower Showrdquo to be held atthe church Aug 15 16
McDonaldrsquos Restaurantspresents Kidsrsquo Day 2014 onTuesday Aug 12
That day kids can enterthe WIN 985 Frog JumpingContest at 1030 pm
Other highlights of the166th Calhoun County Fair(just for kids) are
Bike Give Aways on theCommunity Stage
bullTuesday Aug 12 1 pmbullSaturday Aug 16 2 pmRegistration for the 2012
Peddle Pulls and Racesbegins at 9 am SaturdayAug 16 Race time is 10am
The 4-H barns offer aplace for kids to see closeup dairy and beef cattlesheep goats horses poultryrabbits and swine
Other exhibits includehorticulture floriculturebaked and canned goodsneedlework creative artsand antiques Judging starts
Saturday Aug 9 and runs through Saturday Aug 16
Page 12 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Mud racing isdown and dirty
Mud bogging (also knownas mud racing mud runningmud drags or mudding) is aform of off-road motorsportpopular in Canada and theUnited States in which thegoal is to drive a vehiclethrough a pit of mud of a setlength
Winners are determined bythe distance traveled throughthe pit However if severalvehicles are able to travel the
entire length the time takento traverse the pit will deter-mine the winner Typicallyvehicles competing are four-wheel drives The motorsport is overseen by sanc-tioning bodies like theAmerican Mud RacingAssociation and theNational Mud RacingOrganization (NMRO) thatoversee each class developand maintain the relationship
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Chuckwagon racing is anequestrian rodeo sport inwhich drivers in a chuck-wagon led by a team of hors-es race around a track
This team event is led by adriver who commands ateam of horses pulling thechuckwagon and is support-ed by two or four outriderseach racing individual thor-oughbred horses that followthe chuckwagon Each race typically involves
three or four teams andbegins with the outridersbreaking camp by tossingtwo tent poles (with four out-riders only) and a barrel rep-resenting a camp stove intothe back of their wagonbefore climbing in them-selves and holding on fordear life as the wagon com-pletes a figure eight aroundtwo barrels before circling arace track
The first wagon to cross
the finish line typically winsalthough various time penal-ties are handed out for infrac-tions such as a barrel beingknocked over a tent pole orstove is not loaded or wagoninterference
The event has become acrowd favorite at theCalhoun County Fair Thisfree event takes place begin-ning at 10 am onWednesday Aug 13 in thegrandstand
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 13
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Chuckwagon racing ridesinto the Calhoun County Fair
Page 16 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Calhoun County Fair is steeped in historyThe Calhoun County fair-
grounds located on CapitalHill is home to Michigansoldest fair and boasts the old-est fair building in the stateFloral Hall
The fairgrounds werefounded in 1848 and featuremore than 45 acres of grassyshaded grounds and pavedstreets One hundred year oldoaks beautiful landscaping a2400-seat grandstand enter-tainment center and campingfacilities help make the fair-grounds an excellent place tocelebrate Michigans oldestcounty fair and other excit-ing events
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day as oneof Michigans foremost agri-cultural attractions Between1839 and 1847 the Fair washeld in various locationsthroughout the county Butin 1848 the fairgrounds inMarshall became the perma-nent home for the CalhounCounty Fair which has beenheld here ever since
Floral Hall the oldestbuilding on the fairgroundsand the oldest fair building inthe state was constructed in1860 in the popular octagon
style of the time The wingswere added at later datesDesigned originally for thedisplay of flowers and farmproduce the building stillplays a major role at thestates oldest county fair
One becomes the ldquooldestcontinually operating fairrdquo inthe state of Michigan bydoing things people enjoyand developing an army ofsupportive and skilled volun-teers
The ldquoheartbeat of theCalhoun County Fairrdquo is itsvolunteer force The fair isan enormous undertakingwith a physical plant with 20different buildings to main-tain and upgrade and at least60 acres to landscape andmow
The fair board looks backwith pride at all the wonder-ful memories attributable tothe ldquofair historyrdquo It also rec-ognizes the enormousresponsibly it owes the com-munity as stewards of thepresent and future genera-tion of fair participants
Presently the CalhounCounty Fairgrounds propertydraws in excess of 100000visitors a year Add to thatthe vendors special events
agricultural and industrialdisplays and you get the realimpact of the association
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day asone of Michigans foremostagricultural attractions
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Michiganrsquos oldest fair building Floral Hall was built in 1861 for the sum of $590 Itfeatures an unusual design consisting of an octagon center rotunda with four rectan-gular wings branching out in each direction
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 17
The 4-H program hastouched and in many casesshaped the lives of thou-sands of Calhoun Countyresidents
4-H got its start nationallyin 1902 in Iowa and Ohioand came to Michigan - toMuskegon and Mason coun-ties - in 1908
Records indicate the first4-H director in CalhounCounty was Charles EAckley who served on atemporary basis in 1917again in 1918 and then on aregular basis from 1921-22Other early temporary direc-tors whose stints overlappedto varying degrees wereLucia Converse FrankDavis Margaret Hutty EdithGabriel and H F Herrod
William C Boman heldthe position from 1922-25E C Sackrider from 1925-28 and Ruth K Sackrider in
1929-30 Alice Osborn Bateswas director from 1931-35prior to the arrival of B EHenry in 1936
Michigans 4-H programbegan with boys corn clubsOver the next 30 years the 4-
H movement gave rise tosheep poultry canning cakebaking and livestock clubsas well These clubs wereeventually linked to theNational CooperativeExtension Service system
which was formed in 1914under the leadership of theU S Department ofAgriculture
To see 4-H in action visitthe 2014 Calhoun CountyFair
Selecting rides that arefun but not too scary ridingsafely and letting the kidsride alone or not are just afew things to think aboutwhen looking forward to the2014 Calhoun County Fair
ldquoCarnival rides inMichigan are held to thehighest safety standards tokeep riders safe while enjoy-ing the roller coasters andwater slidesrdquo saidDepartment of Licensing andRegulatory Affairs (LARA)Deputy Director ShellyEdgerton ldquoWe ask riders todo their part and rememberlsquosafety firstrsquo Read and fol-low all of the ride rules andrestrictions and use all thesafety equipment providedbecause even one injury isone too manyrdquo
Edgerton emphasized thatif your child is too youngtoo small or afraid to ridealone either skip the ridealtogether or make sure yourchild is accompanied by aresponsible adult Kidsbetween the ages of sevenand 12 account for nearly a
third of all ride accidentsParents should make suretheir kids understand saferide behavior
To reduce the chance ofinjury for all ages and stillenjoy the ride LARA offersthese tipsbullRead and obey all postedrules and restrictionsbullFollow all verbal instruc-tions given by ride operatorsor provided by recordedannouncementsbullMake sure the ride is appro-priate for the rider
bullPay attention to rideh e i g h t w e i g h t m e d i c a lrestrictions If you have anypre-existing medical condi-tions check with your doctorbefore riding thrill rides
bullSecurely latch seat beltsshoulder harness and lapbars Hold on to handrailsuse grab bars
bullKeep hands arms legsand feet inside the ride at alltimes Do not ride with handsin the air Secure loose hairclothing and belongings
bullStay in the ldquolocked andloadedrdquo position for theentire ride Never stand upon a ride
bullAdults should never seat achild on their lap unless rideoperators indicate itrsquos safe todo so
bullNever ride when exces-sively tired or while underthe influence of alcohol ordrugs
bullReport any unsafe behav-ior or conditions on a ride to
a ride supervisor or managerimmediately
bullReport injuries to a ridesupervisor They will assistthe injured and report theinjury to LARA
Contact LARA at 517-241-9202 for more informa-tion
Stay safe have funon the carnival rides
History of 4-H programs
Veteransrsquo Dayis Monday
of fair weekOn Monday Aug 11 all veterans of the United States armed
forces will be admitted to the Calhoun County Fair for freeOn behalf of many it is the fair organizersrsquo way of sayingldquothank yourdquo
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2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 19
By Kathy Fisher4-H Program Coordinator
Calhoun County
As the Calhoun CountyFair kicks off next weekhundreds of county 4-Hmembers and volunteers areheaded to the fair to show offtheir projects and skillsWhile the week is the culmi-nation of a year of hard workfor some 4-H offers manyunique opportunities notseen at fair So whetheryoursquore a young person or anadult who has time to give asa volunteer why not join theclub
A program of MichiganState University (MSU)Extension Michigan 4-H isthe largest youth develop-ment program in the stateEach year the program pro-vides more than 200000young people with opportu-nities to explore new inter-ests gain new knowledgeenhance their expertise anddiscover their passion whileteaching valuable life skillsthat prepare youth for thefuture
In Calhoun County 806youth are actively engaged in4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Though tra-ditionally seen as a programfor youth with livestocktoday 4-H has so much moreto offer As a year-roundyouth development programyouth will have the opportu-nity to be engaged in funeducational experiences thathelp them learn valuable lifeskills throughout the entireyear Opportunities for 4-Hrsquoersinclude arts and craftssewing food and nutritiongardening leadership shoot-ing sports livestock andmuch more
No matter what kidschoose all the 4-H projectshelp members learn to exem-plify the four Hrsquos headheart hands and health Theylearn to use their head tomake sound decisions setgoals and stick with them aswell as to develop practical
skills needed to lead a pro-ductive and fulfilling life
Using their heart youthlearn to act with integrity andaccountability and help oth-ers to become their best Their hands are used to putthe needs of their communitybefore their own as theyserve others and they learnabout health by developingskills and knowledge toactively take care of theirminds and bodies
With these skills there isno limit to what youth can dowith 4-H Leadership oppor-tunities within the club offerthem the chance to try outskills while mentoring ayounger member that is newto the group will allow mem-bers to become a teacherthemselves In addition tocounty programs statewide4-H programs such asExploration Days giveyouth the chance to meetother 4-Hrsquoers from aroundthe state and experience whatlife on a college campus islike
Helping to make this pos-sible for 4-Hrsquoers in our owncommunity and across thestate are caring volunteerswho give their time and tal-ents to lend a hand provideguidance and answer lifersquoslittle questions along theway In Calhoun Countymore than 300 volunteersgive their time each yearwith 176 actively involved inmentoring youth through a 4-H club Though the impactof these volunteers is greatthe need for additional 4-Hvolunteers is mounting Witha goal of reaching 20 percentof Michiganrsquos youth through4-H by the year 2020 morevolunteers will be key
If you want to make animpact on the next genera-tion becoming a CalhounCounty 4-H volunteer is oneof the best ways you can dothat You donrsquot have to be aparent or even related to a 4-Hrsquoer to get involved Anyonecan volunteer and itrsquos a greatopportunity to make yourmark on the next generation
Interested volunteers cangive their time in a variety ofways 4-H programs rangefrom animal science tocareer preparation clothingand textiles to science andtechnology or performingarts to youth entrepreneur-ship Whether yoursquove got anhour to give or want to makea year-long commitmenttherersquos a 4-H volunteeropportunity waiting for youLead a club chaperone anevent offer a skills trainingbecome a mentor teach aworkshop or whateverstrikes your interest there isno limit to the ways you canvolunteer your time
Whether you want to helpmake 4-Hersrsquo dreams cometrue as a 4-H volunteer orjoin the club yourself as a 4-H member all of these expe-riences and more can beyours just by joining
Calhoun County 4-H Learn more about how you
can get involved by visiting4hmsuemsuedu or by call-ing me at the CalhounCounty MSU Extensionoffice 269-781-0784
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In Calhoun County 806 youth are actively engaged in 4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Not only at fair time but year-round youth have opportunity toengage in fun educational experiences Pictured here are students in a past sessionof 4-H Albion Creative
Join 4-H and be mentor for tomorrowrsquos leaders
Devin Willis of Homer is one of the hundreds of 4-Hrsquoers who has participated in the annual CalhounCounty Fair Beginning Saturday Aug 9 current clubmembers and volunteers will head to the fairgrounds toshow off their projects and skills CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Neighborhood Planning Councils (NPCs) are resident-based groups that serve an important and specific purpose in our community The purpose of Neighborhood Planning Councils is to provide a forum to inform and discuss with neighborhood residents and representatives of the City staff and City Commissioners issues and concerns of that neighborhood Generally the City informs the NPC of facts and potential results of pending decisions opportunities or other changes The NPC discusses and decides what if any recommendations it would like to make or strategies they would like to develop
These meetings are all open to the public who may attend and offer suggestions about resolving certain matters of interest in the neighborhood Any person who lives or owns property in a Council area or has demonstrable or substantial interest (ie works in) within the defined boundaries of the Council area may request to be considered for membership on their NPC Board
Anyone wanting to join an NPC should give his or her name to the chairperson of the Council Attendance as a potential member is encouraged prior to recommendation by the NPC for membership His or her name is submitted to the City Commission for official appointment
Each NPC has a regularly scheduled meeting date each month Meetings are held in the evenings and run one to two hours in length Questions about Neighborhood Planning Councils meeting locations or membership may be directed to the City of Battle Creek 966-3348
NPC meeting minutes are available online at httpwwwbattlecreekmigovCity_GovernmentBoards_and_CommissionsMinutes__Agendas_and_Notices_Archiveshtm
Neighborhood Planning Council Recent DiscussionsUpcoming Events Regular Meeting DatesTimes
NPC1 ndash Post Franklin
Contact Diana QuiggEmail Dianaquiggyahoocom
Telephone 2699648728
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 4 2014
Community Action Board Room
175 Main Street
1st Thursday at 700 pm
NPC2 ndash North Central
Contact Sam GrayEmail sgray9959gmailcom
Telephone 2692090293
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 8 2014
Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
47 N Washington Avenue
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC3 ndash Central
Contact Gloria MansfieldEmail NA
Telephone 2699652050
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting
New NPC boundaries
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 14 2014
Michigan Tile amp Carpet Community Room
99 E Columbia Avenue
2nd Thursday at 700 pm
NPC4 ndash FremontMcKinleyVerona
Contact John HenninkEmail Neighborhoodpc4gmailcom
Telephone 2699863944
Vice Chair Kaytee FarisEmail kayteefarisgmailcom
Telephone 7343306236
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 20 2014
First Congregational Church - (Inside
Court Yard)
145 Capital Avenue NE
3rd Wednesday at 700 pm
NPC5 ndash Urbandale
Contact Robert WhitfieldEmail lordstrong68comcastnet
Telephone 2692459708
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 11 2014
Christ United Methodist Church
65 N Bedford Road
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC9 ndash Rural Southwest
Contact Linda MorrisEmail lindad49015yahoocom
Telephone 2699793358
bull No meeting in August (unless there is an
issue that requires a special meeting)
bull Guest Presentation Christopher Lussier
or Helen Guzzo CDBG Program
bull Mayor Dave Walters will be signing a
Proclamation declaring September 22
2014 as ldquoKINDNESS DAYrdquo
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 9 2014
Southside Bible Church
4515 Beckley Road
2nd Tuesday at 630 pm
NPC10 ndash WestlakePrairieview
Contact Jeff KotelesEmail kotelesjmichigangov
Telephone 2699637096
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 25 2014
First Assembly of God Church
800 S 24th Street
4th Monday at 700 pm
NPC11 ndash MingesRiverside
Contact Randall ChamplinEmail Randall_Champlinsbcglobalnet
Telephone 2692747093
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting in
September New NPC boundaries
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 24 2014
Riverside Elementary School Library
650 Riverside Drive
4th Wednesday at 700 pm
Public Service Announcement Provided by Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
Neighborhood Planning Council Updates August 7 2014
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Special section provided by these two local publications
Agriculture was foremostin the minds of Calhoun
Countyrsquos settlershence the beginnings of regional fairs
which have been held forover a century and a half
The first fairs were held invarious locations in the cityuntil 1848 when theCalhoun CountyAgricultural Society reor-ganized the event and heldthe new 1849 gathering onCapital Hill (now known asthe fairgrounds) and made ita yearly event
Everyone loved the FairWheel of Fortune sideshows prize exhibits pro-duce livestock horse rac-
ing games and much moreIt became one of the mainsocial gatherings of theyear It was often the onlytime people in the morerural areas got a chance tosee old friends Balloonascensions daredevil actsall became a part of ldquoTheFairrdquo
Marshall High Schoolrsquosfirst football game wasplayed at the fairgrounds in1894 the schoolsrsquo inexperi-
enced team was defeated byOlivet College 60-0
Throughout the 1950s andthe 60s the fair grew andprospered The gradualaddition of new and biggermechanical rides demoli-tion derbies big name enter-tainers and ldquoGirlie Showsrdquoadded to the alreadyimmense entertainment ofthe countyrsquos masses Thingswere good and memorieswere made
Page 2 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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URGES YOU to SUPPORTthe Annual 4-H AUCTIONSWednesday Evening and Friday Afternoon
Wersquore proud to be part of these events and ask youto show your appreciation for these fine young
people by offering a winning bid at the auction sales
Congratulations to the Calhoun County Fairon the 166th year of this annual event
Located at1106 S KalamazooMarshall MI 49068
269-781-7100
Celebrate year 166 at the Calhoun County Fair
New to Calhoun County this year is TJ Schmidt amp Company a family owned and operat-ed Michigan-based carnival Schmidt has an established reputation for providing superiorquality shows rides games specialty foods and customer amenities Trained staff and man-agement team members will be on site to help you and your family have a fun (and safe) time
More about the Midway
Small Animal Auction is Wednesday
The 2014 Calhoun County fair celebrates 166 years of exhibiting the pride and tal-ents of county residents of all ages
Chief Phineas Pamptopee and Mackey Shogequett of the Calhoun CountyPotawatomi Tribe at the Calhoun County Fair in 1908
The 2014 Small Animal Auction is scheduled for Wednesday Aug 13 6 pm Order of saleis rabbits dairy starter calves goats poultry 4-H members count on individuals and busi-nesses to make the event a success As with Fridayrsquos Large Animal Auction the event willtake place in the covered arena
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 3
This 2014 Special Section promoting
the 166th Calhoun County Fair is
provided by these two LOCAL
J-Ad Graphics publications
The advertising in this section makes it possible to share the information about this annual event Show your
appreciation by visiting these sponsoring businesses in the coming year
bullThe Calhoun County Fair celebrates the talents and
achievement of LOCAL PEOPLE and deserves your attendance and applause
On Friday Aug 15 the2014 Calhoun County Fairwill host one of its premiereevents the Large AnimalAuction As in years pastFridays sale will see the par-ticipation of hundreds of buy-ers viewers 4-H membersand livestock exhibitors
Held in the covered arenaorder of sale is beef swinesheep
Large animal auction beginsat 11 am Friday Aug 15
In mid-August CalhounCounty is treated to its annu-al fair For 166 years 4-Hmembers carousel ridersand area neighbors haveturned the fairgrounds into acolorful magical place
Kicking-off the yearly cel-ebration is the CalhounCounty Fair King and QueenContest The fun begins at 1pm Sunday Aug 10 in thegrandstand
The 2013 Fair King and Queen and court Who will be crowned this year
Calhoun CountyFair begins withselection of royalty
SJO motocross comes to the grandstand on Thursday Aug14 at 6 pm Spectators can enjoy motorcycles racing overmounds of dirt providing all the actionthe thrills and spillsof racing
Itrsquos a bird --itrsquos a plane --
itrsquos motocross
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We appreciate your businessduring the road construction
The roar of mightyengines thundering hoovesthe shiny Midway and the
sounds of entertainmentcoming from various stageson the grounds are all part of
the fun of the fair Fairgoerslove their annual departurefrom the daily routine andfeel deprived if any of thesethings are missing
Giving all of this meaninghowever are the hundreds of4-H club members for whomthe annual county fair repre-sents the accomplishment ofclearly defined goalsworked toward over many
months During Fair Week 2014
as you watch the 4-Hers atthe fair you will see a spe-cial maturity on their facesone that reflects their know-ing theyrsquove done their best
4-H Creed
I pledge
My Head to clearer thinkingMy Heart to greater loyaltyMy Hands to larger service andMy Health to better livingFor my club my communitymy country and my world
4-H is at the Heart of the fairPage 4 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Congratulations to the Fair and4-H Kids for 166 Years
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Good Luckhellip4Hers at the
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Each year hundreds ofsubmissions from non-live-stock 4-H clubs aroundCalhoun County are judgedand displayed during theannual county fair
4-H club members workall year learning how to cre-ate projects to submit to thefair - photography horticul-ture sewing knitting foodpreparation - visitors neverknow what theyrsquoll see duringFair Week
Before the fair beginsyouth turn in entry forms tothe fair staff who then trans-mits this information to the
4-H Extension Service whichproduces guidelines for thejudges The Extension officelines up the judges with helpfrom the various 4-H clubsuperintendents
On the first Saturday of thefair all the projects are linedup on tables in the coveredarena where they are judgedEach entry is accompaniedby a records notebook eachmember is required to submitwhich includes a marketingplan for the item
Before judging volunteerswork in the Boys amp GirlsBuilding to measure out the
space for their clubsrsquo boothand prepared the area toreceive the membersrsquo proj-ects
After judging each clubtakes its projects to the Boysamp Girls Building and sets upits booth The booth is thenjudged based on a 4-H clubrsquoschosen theme and skill ofexecution
Projects are on displayduring Fair Week to thedelight of parents grandpar-ents and friends of clubmembers
Lena Yaudes Boys amp GirlsBuilding filled with 4-H projects
4-H display booths in the Boys amp Girls Building are judged for originality and design
The Show of Championsbegins at noon the lastSaturday of fair Aug 16 inthe covered arena 2014 4-Hwinners will show rabbitspoultry cavy horses swinedairy starter calves beefgoats dogs and sheep
Championsto showtheir work
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 5
There are three storiesabout where the first demoli-tion derby was held IslipRaceway (Long Island NewYork) Hales CornerRaceway (Hales CornerWisconsin) and an unnamedtown in Ohio
The first story is that in1958 Larry Mendelsohn a28-year stock car drivernoticed that the most cheer-ing and excitement fromcrowds happened when carscrashed Using this informa-tion held the first demoli-tion derby a few years later atIslip Raceway
The New Jersey track con-tinued to hold demos andbeginning in 1962 was fea-tured on ABCs Wide Worldof Sports almost weekly untilthe mid-lsquo70s Within a fewyears the craze swept thecountry becoming a stapleof nearly every county fair
Another story is that HalesCorner Raceway had demosyears prior to IslipAccording to legend CrazyJim Groh of Milwaukeehad a few too many cars onhis dealership lot So he got afew people to drive them as apromotion Many localsclaim that they had demos inthe lsquo50s but actual proof hasnot been found
The only evidence trackeddown would be back-to-backstories on Happy Days tele-vision episodes 64 65 66These episodes Fonzieloves Pinkie Part 1 2 3show demolition derbies inMilwaukee
The last account is that an
unnamed town in Ohio was ascene of road rage gone wildin the mid-rsquo50s Two carscollided at a busy intersec-tion and both continued tobattle it out drawing a hugecrowd to the scene Thisstory however fails to evenname a town or date andonly gets some credibility
because Ohio is a Mecca fordemolition derbies
All of these stories proba-bly fall in the urban mythcategory There were surelyother demos held around thecountry during the same timeperiod but were not officiallyrecognized(Source Schutte Racing Team)
Endro car racing returns to the Calhoun County Fairgrounds on Wednesday Aug13 The race begins at 7 pm in the grandstand
Page 6 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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GOOD LUCK TO ALL EXHIBITORSAT THE 2014 YOUTH FAIR
The history of the demo derby
Demolition Derby isan Aug 16 highlight
Twisted metal smoke anddestruction are coming to theCalhoun County Fair whenthe Aug 16 DemolitionDerby rolls into town Thisis your best chance to safelywitness the organized chaosof multiple car crashes
With strict rules and regu-lations in place the exhila-rating pandemonium of thederby is very safe for thedrivers making it one of themost unique spectacles inmotorsports
While rules vary from
event to event the typicaldemolition derby consists offive or more drivers compet-ing by deliberately rammingtheir vehicles into one anoth-er The last driver whosevehicle is still operational isthe winner
Enduro cars race to thefairgrounds for second year
Enduro car racing is aninexpensive type of automo-bile racing that takes itsname from endurance rac-ing since it consists of hun-dreds of laps around a desig-nated track
Enduro racing involvesstock-based cars that havehad their interior and side orrear windows removed butare mostly stock mechanical-ly A driver is disqualified ifthe post-race inspection findsthat hisher auto has hadmajor racing enhancements
This type of race is often
divided into two classes big-car and small-car Big-carraces feature full-size carswith larger 6- and 8-cylinderengines while small-carraces feature mid-size to sub-compact 4-cylinder makesand models
The races which are oftenlong ones usually occur atthe amateur level The carsoften take up most of thewidth of the track as theybegin from a standing start Itis common for races to behundreds of laps or morethan 50 miles long
Races rarely are canceledbecause of bad weather Therace is not stopped except foran emergency or if the trackis completely blocked When an auto breaks downthe race is temporarily haltedto move the driver to safetyThe car is left in its positionon the racing surface and itbecomes an obstacle aroundwhich the remaining driversmust maneuver Often thefastest car is not the winnerrather longevity is the key towinning
The bouncing of cars off one another was very popular in the 1950s and remainsso to this day -- especially during Fair Week This yearrsquos event begins at 630 pmSaturday Aug 16
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Peddle Pulls and Racestake place on Saturday Aug16 on the Houston SchoolActivity Pad Registrationbegins at 9 am the check-ered flag drops at 10 am
Peddle yourway to fair funon Aug 16
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 7
The Old Maple GroveChurch located on theCalhoun County Fairgroundswill be filled with music dur-ing Fair Week 2014Originally located in EckfordTownship where it was builtbetween April 1900 andMarch 1901 the buildingwas abandoned and in disre-pair after a new church wasbuilt on the same property inthe early 1980s
By the summer of 2006the original structure wasscheduled for demolition tomake way for a parking lotIn February of that year thecongregation donated theoriginal structure to theCalhoun County Agriculturaland Industrial Society onbehalf of the Old MapleGrove Church PreservationCommittee The purpose ofthe committee was to save
the building and relocate it tothe Calhoun CountyFairgrounds
Hours of fundraisers anddonated labor and supplieshave resulted in a successful-ly preserved church hasadded an additional venuefor events at the fairgroundincluded non-denominalchurch services weddingsan annual Christmas pro-gram and events during FairWeek
The church will be open dur-ing fair week
The schedule isSunday Aug 10 Church service hosted by
the Maple Grove Church630 pm
Monday Aug 11To Be Announced
Tuesday Aug 12Dennis Wintersteen and
the Wayward Wind Band630 pm
Wednesday Aug 13St Joe River Boys
630 pmThursday Aug 14Fredonia Holiness Church
singers with Doug DamonFriday Aug 15Marshall Area Garden
Club Small Standard FlowerShow ldquoA Wedding toRememberrdquo 230- 9 pm
Saturday Aug 16Flower show continues
from 10 am to 9 pm
Congratulations to the 165th
Calhoun County
Fair
Congratulations to the 166th
Calhoun County
Fair
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Old Maple Grove Church will be open during the 2014 Calhoun County Fair
Old Maple Grove Church to befilled with music during Fair Week
Paradekicks-off
166th fairAfter a year of preparation
by youth and adults alike the166th Calhoun County Fairgets underway at noon onSunday Aug 10 with theannual parade Antique carswill take the track along withantique tractors Some partic-ipants will ride horses otherswill have their steeds pull awagon or a cart
Prior to the paradersquos step-ping-off members ofAmerican Legion Post 79will post the colors
Jason P RapeljeFinancial Advisor424 E Michigan Ave Marshall MI 49068269-781-4516
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Page 8 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
The Calhoun County FairBoard recently presented the2014 Volunteer of the YearAward to Bud Moe Bud hasbeen a participant volunteerand supporter of the CalhounCounty Fair for approxi-mately 40 years In 2004 hewas named a lifetime CCAISmember Bud volunteers numeroushours not only during fairweek but also lends a helpinghand throughout the year toensure that any event occur-ring on the fairgrounds runssmoothly
In his early years of volun-teering for the fair Budowned his towing serviceBudrsquos Wrecker ServiceDuring that time Bud madesure his wreckers and crewswere on site for the demoli-tion derby to tow the dis-abled cars off the track Healso would bring in wreckedcars for stunt car acts
Now during Fair WeekBud uses golf carts to helpmobility-impaired patronsget where they need to goWhen not transporting fairvisitors he can be founddelivering supplies to vari-ous vendors
For many years Budserved as a trustee on theCalhoun County Fair Board
On a tractor (Relay forLife tram driver) on a golf-cart (fair time) or on thestreet Bud Moe has the
Calhoun County Fairgrounds on his mind and in his heart
Come to the Calhoun CountyWersquore Proud to be a MAJOR SPONSOR
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Fair fun begins Saturday Aug 9The 2014 Calhoun County Fair begins Saturday Aug 9 That day the Calhoun County
Yesteryears Antique Tractor Club will hold its 19th annual Antique Tractor Pull This crowd-favorite free event takes place in the grandstand For those wanting a closer look at theseantique treasures the club will have a display during the fair
Bud Moe volunteered for the 2014 Relay for Life-Calhoun County East at the fairgrounds
Fair board recognizes Bud Moe
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The Marshall Area GardenClub is partnering with theOld Maple Grove Church tohost ldquoA Wedding ToRemember Small StandardFloral Showrdquo in the churchfrom 230 to 9 pm onFriday Aug 15 and from 10am to 9 pm SaturdayAug 16 Marlene Glotfeltyis the flower show co-chairwith Shirley Clutter Theshow will be judged by twopanels of three judges
There will be 19 exhibitsat the show in both the sanc-tuary of the church and in thebasement social hallDisplays all made fromfresh or dried plant materialswill be judged in three divi-sions Division 1-Horticulture and Division II-Design and Division III-Artistic Crafts Division I Horticulture
Class 1 - AnnualsThree stems Cut speci-
mens 6-18 inches tallClass 2- Perennials and
Biennials Cut specimens 6-18 inches tall
Class 3- Collections Eachcollection must consist of aminimum of five differentcut specimens One stemexhibited in individual con-tainers Each specimen indi-vidually named Spaceallowed for collection is 30 x
24 inchesClass 4- Arboreal (narrow
leaved evergreens)Minimum of 18 inches andno more than 30 inches
Class 5- Bulbs Cormsand Tubers One stem percontainer
Class 6- Hosta FoliageOne stem per container
Division II Design Class 1 - ldquoWith These
Flowersrdquo Designerrsquos choiceof design suitable for achurch farm waterfront orwoodland wedding ceremo-ny Underlay requiredPedestal size to be deter-mined Fresh andor driedplant material Fourexhibits
Class 2- ldquoLove is in theAirrdquo A hanging design Type1 A non-kinetic design to behung A 14-inch wreath ofall fresh andor dried plantmaterial Four exhibits
Class 3 - ldquoHeavenlyFlowers At The Churchrdquo Ahanging design Type 1 Anon-kinetic design to behung at the pew end in thechurch All fresh plant mate-rial Four exhibits
Division III Artistic CraftsClass 1 - ldquoGoing to the
Chapelrdquo Bridal bouquet offresh andor dried plantmaterial to be staged in acontainer for elevation of
bouquet Four exhibitsClass 2- ldquoEverlasting
Loverdquo Wedding slipper dec-orated with all dried plantmaterial Three exhibits
Plants on the MichiganGarden Plant List and theState Conservation List cannot be used unless grown bythe exhibitor and so noted ona 3rdquo x 5rdquo card with the exhib-it
The design classes areopen to other MichiganGarden Club members aswell as Marshall AreaGarden Club members Thehorticulture classes are opento the public
Advanced registration isrequired for all design class-es and for all collections
Judging is Friday Aug 15from 11 am to 130 pmOnly clerks and chairmen arepermitted in the show are atthis time
Vintage wedding gownsfrom the 1950s 1960s and1990s will be included in theshow as well as wedding-themed quilts
ldquoOnce you exhibit youlearn all the things you maynot have already knownabout a certain plant This isthe first time the garden clubhas held a flower show inOld Maple Grove ChurchWe were inspired to have our
show here after I saw one inan old renovated court-houserdquo said Glotfelty
For more information onthe show call 269-781-7897
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 9
Stop in and say ldquoHirdquo
See you at the
166TH CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Visit our special display for new
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Take a drive out to Ceresco and follow the signs forldquoTemptations II Sweet Corn Irsquoll be selling on my frontlawn and can usually deliver quantity buys STOP OUT AND Pick-up the TASTE of SUMMER
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We also will be selling freshly picked corn at Oertherrsquos
Delivering Fresh Corn Dailyfrom the heart of Fredonia Township
Marshall Area Garden Club to hostflower show at Old Maple Grove Church
AT RIGHT MarshallArea Garden Club mem-ber Marlene Glotfelty leftand Old Maple GroveChurch Committee mem-ber Margaret Taylor dis-cuss the upcoming ldquoAWedding to RememberFlower Showrdquo to be held atthe church Aug 15 16
McDonaldrsquos Restaurantspresents Kidsrsquo Day 2014 onTuesday Aug 12
That day kids can enterthe WIN 985 Frog JumpingContest at 1030 pm
Other highlights of the166th Calhoun County Fair(just for kids) are
Bike Give Aways on theCommunity Stage
bullTuesday Aug 12 1 pmbullSaturday Aug 16 2 pmRegistration for the 2012
Peddle Pulls and Racesbegins at 9 am SaturdayAug 16 Race time is 10am
The 4-H barns offer aplace for kids to see closeup dairy and beef cattlesheep goats horses poultryrabbits and swine
Other exhibits includehorticulture floriculturebaked and canned goodsneedlework creative artsand antiques Judging starts
Saturday Aug 9 and runs through Saturday Aug 16
Page 12 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Mud racing isdown and dirty
Mud bogging (also knownas mud racing mud runningmud drags or mudding) is aform of off-road motorsportpopular in Canada and theUnited States in which thegoal is to drive a vehiclethrough a pit of mud of a setlength
Winners are determined bythe distance traveled throughthe pit However if severalvehicles are able to travel the
entire length the time takento traverse the pit will deter-mine the winner Typicallyvehicles competing are four-wheel drives The motorsport is overseen by sanc-tioning bodies like theAmerican Mud RacingAssociation and theNational Mud RacingOrganization (NMRO) thatoversee each class developand maintain the relationship
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Chuckwagon racing is anequestrian rodeo sport inwhich drivers in a chuck-wagon led by a team of hors-es race around a track
This team event is led by adriver who commands ateam of horses pulling thechuckwagon and is support-ed by two or four outriderseach racing individual thor-oughbred horses that followthe chuckwagon Each race typically involves
three or four teams andbegins with the outridersbreaking camp by tossingtwo tent poles (with four out-riders only) and a barrel rep-resenting a camp stove intothe back of their wagonbefore climbing in them-selves and holding on fordear life as the wagon com-pletes a figure eight aroundtwo barrels before circling arace track
The first wagon to cross
the finish line typically winsalthough various time penal-ties are handed out for infrac-tions such as a barrel beingknocked over a tent pole orstove is not loaded or wagoninterference
The event has become acrowd favorite at theCalhoun County Fair Thisfree event takes place begin-ning at 10 am onWednesday Aug 13 in thegrandstand
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 13
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Chuckwagon racing ridesinto the Calhoun County Fair
Page 16 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Calhoun County Fair is steeped in historyThe Calhoun County fair-
grounds located on CapitalHill is home to Michigansoldest fair and boasts the old-est fair building in the stateFloral Hall
The fairgrounds werefounded in 1848 and featuremore than 45 acres of grassyshaded grounds and pavedstreets One hundred year oldoaks beautiful landscaping a2400-seat grandstand enter-tainment center and campingfacilities help make the fair-grounds an excellent place tocelebrate Michigans oldestcounty fair and other excit-ing events
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day as oneof Michigans foremost agri-cultural attractions Between1839 and 1847 the Fair washeld in various locationsthroughout the county Butin 1848 the fairgrounds inMarshall became the perma-nent home for the CalhounCounty Fair which has beenheld here ever since
Floral Hall the oldestbuilding on the fairgroundsand the oldest fair building inthe state was constructed in1860 in the popular octagon
style of the time The wingswere added at later datesDesigned originally for thedisplay of flowers and farmproduce the building stillplays a major role at thestates oldest county fair
One becomes the ldquooldestcontinually operating fairrdquo inthe state of Michigan bydoing things people enjoyand developing an army ofsupportive and skilled volun-teers
The ldquoheartbeat of theCalhoun County Fairrdquo is itsvolunteer force The fair isan enormous undertakingwith a physical plant with 20different buildings to main-tain and upgrade and at least60 acres to landscape andmow
The fair board looks backwith pride at all the wonder-ful memories attributable tothe ldquofair historyrdquo It also rec-ognizes the enormousresponsibly it owes the com-munity as stewards of thepresent and future genera-tion of fair participants
Presently the CalhounCounty Fairgrounds propertydraws in excess of 100000visitors a year Add to thatthe vendors special events
agricultural and industrialdisplays and you get the realimpact of the association
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day asone of Michigans foremostagricultural attractions
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Michiganrsquos oldest fair building Floral Hall was built in 1861 for the sum of $590 Itfeatures an unusual design consisting of an octagon center rotunda with four rectan-gular wings branching out in each direction
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 17
The 4-H program hastouched and in many casesshaped the lives of thou-sands of Calhoun Countyresidents
4-H got its start nationallyin 1902 in Iowa and Ohioand came to Michigan - toMuskegon and Mason coun-ties - in 1908
Records indicate the first4-H director in CalhounCounty was Charles EAckley who served on atemporary basis in 1917again in 1918 and then on aregular basis from 1921-22Other early temporary direc-tors whose stints overlappedto varying degrees wereLucia Converse FrankDavis Margaret Hutty EdithGabriel and H F Herrod
William C Boman heldthe position from 1922-25E C Sackrider from 1925-28 and Ruth K Sackrider in
1929-30 Alice Osborn Bateswas director from 1931-35prior to the arrival of B EHenry in 1936
Michigans 4-H programbegan with boys corn clubsOver the next 30 years the 4-
H movement gave rise tosheep poultry canning cakebaking and livestock clubsas well These clubs wereeventually linked to theNational CooperativeExtension Service system
which was formed in 1914under the leadership of theU S Department ofAgriculture
To see 4-H in action visitthe 2014 Calhoun CountyFair
Selecting rides that arefun but not too scary ridingsafely and letting the kidsride alone or not are just afew things to think aboutwhen looking forward to the2014 Calhoun County Fair
ldquoCarnival rides inMichigan are held to thehighest safety standards tokeep riders safe while enjoy-ing the roller coasters andwater slidesrdquo saidDepartment of Licensing andRegulatory Affairs (LARA)Deputy Director ShellyEdgerton ldquoWe ask riders todo their part and rememberlsquosafety firstrsquo Read and fol-low all of the ride rules andrestrictions and use all thesafety equipment providedbecause even one injury isone too manyrdquo
Edgerton emphasized thatif your child is too youngtoo small or afraid to ridealone either skip the ridealtogether or make sure yourchild is accompanied by aresponsible adult Kidsbetween the ages of sevenand 12 account for nearly a
third of all ride accidentsParents should make suretheir kids understand saferide behavior
To reduce the chance ofinjury for all ages and stillenjoy the ride LARA offersthese tipsbullRead and obey all postedrules and restrictionsbullFollow all verbal instruc-tions given by ride operatorsor provided by recordedannouncementsbullMake sure the ride is appro-priate for the rider
bullPay attention to rideh e i g h t w e i g h t m e d i c a lrestrictions If you have anypre-existing medical condi-tions check with your doctorbefore riding thrill rides
bullSecurely latch seat beltsshoulder harness and lapbars Hold on to handrailsuse grab bars
bullKeep hands arms legsand feet inside the ride at alltimes Do not ride with handsin the air Secure loose hairclothing and belongings
bullStay in the ldquolocked andloadedrdquo position for theentire ride Never stand upon a ride
bullAdults should never seat achild on their lap unless rideoperators indicate itrsquos safe todo so
bullNever ride when exces-sively tired or while underthe influence of alcohol ordrugs
bullReport any unsafe behav-ior or conditions on a ride to
a ride supervisor or managerimmediately
bullReport injuries to a ridesupervisor They will assistthe injured and report theinjury to LARA
Contact LARA at 517-241-9202 for more informa-tion
Stay safe have funon the carnival rides
History of 4-H programs
Veteransrsquo Dayis Monday
of fair weekOn Monday Aug 11 all veterans of the United States armed
forces will be admitted to the Calhoun County Fair for freeOn behalf of many it is the fair organizersrsquo way of sayingldquothank yourdquo
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2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 19
By Kathy Fisher4-H Program Coordinator
Calhoun County
As the Calhoun CountyFair kicks off next weekhundreds of county 4-Hmembers and volunteers areheaded to the fair to show offtheir projects and skillsWhile the week is the culmi-nation of a year of hard workfor some 4-H offers manyunique opportunities notseen at fair So whetheryoursquore a young person or anadult who has time to give asa volunteer why not join theclub
A program of MichiganState University (MSU)Extension Michigan 4-H isthe largest youth develop-ment program in the stateEach year the program pro-vides more than 200000young people with opportu-nities to explore new inter-ests gain new knowledgeenhance their expertise anddiscover their passion whileteaching valuable life skillsthat prepare youth for thefuture
In Calhoun County 806youth are actively engaged in4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Though tra-ditionally seen as a programfor youth with livestocktoday 4-H has so much moreto offer As a year-roundyouth development programyouth will have the opportu-nity to be engaged in funeducational experiences thathelp them learn valuable lifeskills throughout the entireyear Opportunities for 4-Hrsquoersinclude arts and craftssewing food and nutritiongardening leadership shoot-ing sports livestock andmuch more
No matter what kidschoose all the 4-H projectshelp members learn to exem-plify the four Hrsquos headheart hands and health Theylearn to use their head tomake sound decisions setgoals and stick with them aswell as to develop practical
skills needed to lead a pro-ductive and fulfilling life
Using their heart youthlearn to act with integrity andaccountability and help oth-ers to become their best Their hands are used to putthe needs of their communitybefore their own as theyserve others and they learnabout health by developingskills and knowledge toactively take care of theirminds and bodies
With these skills there isno limit to what youth can dowith 4-H Leadership oppor-tunities within the club offerthem the chance to try outskills while mentoring ayounger member that is newto the group will allow mem-bers to become a teacherthemselves In addition tocounty programs statewide4-H programs such asExploration Days giveyouth the chance to meetother 4-Hrsquoers from aroundthe state and experience whatlife on a college campus islike
Helping to make this pos-sible for 4-Hrsquoers in our owncommunity and across thestate are caring volunteerswho give their time and tal-ents to lend a hand provideguidance and answer lifersquoslittle questions along theway In Calhoun Countymore than 300 volunteersgive their time each yearwith 176 actively involved inmentoring youth through a 4-H club Though the impactof these volunteers is greatthe need for additional 4-Hvolunteers is mounting Witha goal of reaching 20 percentof Michiganrsquos youth through4-H by the year 2020 morevolunteers will be key
If you want to make animpact on the next genera-tion becoming a CalhounCounty 4-H volunteer is oneof the best ways you can dothat You donrsquot have to be aparent or even related to a 4-Hrsquoer to get involved Anyonecan volunteer and itrsquos a greatopportunity to make yourmark on the next generation
Interested volunteers cangive their time in a variety ofways 4-H programs rangefrom animal science tocareer preparation clothingand textiles to science andtechnology or performingarts to youth entrepreneur-ship Whether yoursquove got anhour to give or want to makea year-long commitmenttherersquos a 4-H volunteeropportunity waiting for youLead a club chaperone anevent offer a skills trainingbecome a mentor teach aworkshop or whateverstrikes your interest there isno limit to the ways you canvolunteer your time
Whether you want to helpmake 4-Hersrsquo dreams cometrue as a 4-H volunteer orjoin the club yourself as a 4-H member all of these expe-riences and more can beyours just by joining
Calhoun County 4-H Learn more about how you
can get involved by visiting4hmsuemsuedu or by call-ing me at the CalhounCounty MSU Extensionoffice 269-781-0784
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In Calhoun County 806 youth are actively engaged in 4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Not only at fair time but year-round youth have opportunity toengage in fun educational experiences Pictured here are students in a past sessionof 4-H Albion Creative
Join 4-H and be mentor for tomorrowrsquos leaders
Devin Willis of Homer is one of the hundreds of 4-Hrsquoers who has participated in the annual CalhounCounty Fair Beginning Saturday Aug 9 current clubmembers and volunteers will head to the fairgrounds toshow off their projects and skills CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Congratulations
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Neighborhood Planning Councils (NPCs) are resident-based groups that serve an important and specific purpose in our community The purpose of Neighborhood Planning Councils is to provide a forum to inform and discuss with neighborhood residents and representatives of the City staff and City Commissioners issues and concerns of that neighborhood Generally the City informs the NPC of facts and potential results of pending decisions opportunities or other changes The NPC discusses and decides what if any recommendations it would like to make or strategies they would like to develop
These meetings are all open to the public who may attend and offer suggestions about resolving certain matters of interest in the neighborhood Any person who lives or owns property in a Council area or has demonstrable or substantial interest (ie works in) within the defined boundaries of the Council area may request to be considered for membership on their NPC Board
Anyone wanting to join an NPC should give his or her name to the chairperson of the Council Attendance as a potential member is encouraged prior to recommendation by the NPC for membership His or her name is submitted to the City Commission for official appointment
Each NPC has a regularly scheduled meeting date each month Meetings are held in the evenings and run one to two hours in length Questions about Neighborhood Planning Councils meeting locations or membership may be directed to the City of Battle Creek 966-3348
NPC meeting minutes are available online at httpwwwbattlecreekmigovCity_GovernmentBoards_and_CommissionsMinutes__Agendas_and_Notices_Archiveshtm
Neighborhood Planning Council Recent DiscussionsUpcoming Events Regular Meeting DatesTimes
NPC1 ndash Post Franklin
Contact Diana QuiggEmail Dianaquiggyahoocom
Telephone 2699648728
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 4 2014
Community Action Board Room
175 Main Street
1st Thursday at 700 pm
NPC2 ndash North Central
Contact Sam GrayEmail sgray9959gmailcom
Telephone 2692090293
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 8 2014
Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
47 N Washington Avenue
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC3 ndash Central
Contact Gloria MansfieldEmail NA
Telephone 2699652050
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting
New NPC boundaries
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 14 2014
Michigan Tile amp Carpet Community Room
99 E Columbia Avenue
2nd Thursday at 700 pm
NPC4 ndash FremontMcKinleyVerona
Contact John HenninkEmail Neighborhoodpc4gmailcom
Telephone 2699863944
Vice Chair Kaytee FarisEmail kayteefarisgmailcom
Telephone 7343306236
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 20 2014
First Congregational Church - (Inside
Court Yard)
145 Capital Avenue NE
3rd Wednesday at 700 pm
NPC5 ndash Urbandale
Contact Robert WhitfieldEmail lordstrong68comcastnet
Telephone 2692459708
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 11 2014
Christ United Methodist Church
65 N Bedford Road
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC9 ndash Rural Southwest
Contact Linda MorrisEmail lindad49015yahoocom
Telephone 2699793358
bull No meeting in August (unless there is an
issue that requires a special meeting)
bull Guest Presentation Christopher Lussier
or Helen Guzzo CDBG Program
bull Mayor Dave Walters will be signing a
Proclamation declaring September 22
2014 as ldquoKINDNESS DAYrdquo
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 9 2014
Southside Bible Church
4515 Beckley Road
2nd Tuesday at 630 pm
NPC10 ndash WestlakePrairieview
Contact Jeff KotelesEmail kotelesjmichigangov
Telephone 2699637096
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 25 2014
First Assembly of God Church
800 S 24th Street
4th Monday at 700 pm
NPC11 ndash MingesRiverside
Contact Randall ChamplinEmail Randall_Champlinsbcglobalnet
Telephone 2692747093
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting in
September New NPC boundaries
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 24 2014
Riverside Elementary School Library
650 Riverside Drive
4th Wednesday at 700 pm
Public Service Announcement Provided by Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
Neighborhood Planning Council Updates August 7 2014
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Special section provided by these two local publications
Agriculture was foremostin the minds of Calhoun
Countyrsquos settlershence the beginnings of regional fairs
which have been held forover a century and a half
The first fairs were held invarious locations in the cityuntil 1848 when theCalhoun CountyAgricultural Society reor-ganized the event and heldthe new 1849 gathering onCapital Hill (now known asthe fairgrounds) and made ita yearly event
Everyone loved the FairWheel of Fortune sideshows prize exhibits pro-duce livestock horse rac-
ing games and much moreIt became one of the mainsocial gatherings of theyear It was often the onlytime people in the morerural areas got a chance tosee old friends Balloonascensions daredevil actsall became a part of ldquoTheFairrdquo
Marshall High Schoolrsquosfirst football game wasplayed at the fairgrounds in1894 the schoolsrsquo inexperi-
enced team was defeated byOlivet College 60-0
Throughout the 1950s andthe 60s the fair grew andprospered The gradualaddition of new and biggermechanical rides demoli-tion derbies big name enter-tainers and ldquoGirlie Showsrdquoadded to the alreadyimmense entertainment ofthe countyrsquos masses Thingswere good and memorieswere made
Page 2 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Bosserd Family FarmOpen Daily 9-6Gift Certificates
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Michigan Ave
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O
1-12 miles west of Marshall
(EBT orBridgeCards
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URGES YOU to SUPPORTthe Annual 4-H AUCTIONSWednesday Evening and Friday Afternoon
Wersquore proud to be part of these events and ask youto show your appreciation for these fine young
people by offering a winning bid at the auction sales
Congratulations to the Calhoun County Fairon the 166th year of this annual event
Located at1106 S KalamazooMarshall MI 49068
269-781-7100
Celebrate year 166 at the Calhoun County Fair
New to Calhoun County this year is TJ Schmidt amp Company a family owned and operat-ed Michigan-based carnival Schmidt has an established reputation for providing superiorquality shows rides games specialty foods and customer amenities Trained staff and man-agement team members will be on site to help you and your family have a fun (and safe) time
More about the Midway
Small Animal Auction is Wednesday
The 2014 Calhoun County fair celebrates 166 years of exhibiting the pride and tal-ents of county residents of all ages
Chief Phineas Pamptopee and Mackey Shogequett of the Calhoun CountyPotawatomi Tribe at the Calhoun County Fair in 1908
The 2014 Small Animal Auction is scheduled for Wednesday Aug 13 6 pm Order of saleis rabbits dairy starter calves goats poultry 4-H members count on individuals and busi-nesses to make the event a success As with Fridayrsquos Large Animal Auction the event willtake place in the covered arena
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 3
This 2014 Special Section promoting
the 166th Calhoun County Fair is
provided by these two LOCAL
J-Ad Graphics publications
The advertising in this section makes it possible to share the information about this annual event Show your
appreciation by visiting these sponsoring businesses in the coming year
bullThe Calhoun County Fair celebrates the talents and
achievement of LOCAL PEOPLE and deserves your attendance and applause
On Friday Aug 15 the2014 Calhoun County Fairwill host one of its premiereevents the Large AnimalAuction As in years pastFridays sale will see the par-ticipation of hundreds of buy-ers viewers 4-H membersand livestock exhibitors
Held in the covered arenaorder of sale is beef swinesheep
Large animal auction beginsat 11 am Friday Aug 15
In mid-August CalhounCounty is treated to its annu-al fair For 166 years 4-Hmembers carousel ridersand area neighbors haveturned the fairgrounds into acolorful magical place
Kicking-off the yearly cel-ebration is the CalhounCounty Fair King and QueenContest The fun begins at 1pm Sunday Aug 10 in thegrandstand
The 2013 Fair King and Queen and court Who will be crowned this year
Calhoun CountyFair begins withselection of royalty
SJO motocross comes to the grandstand on Thursday Aug14 at 6 pm Spectators can enjoy motorcycles racing overmounds of dirt providing all the actionthe thrills and spillsof racing
Itrsquos a bird --itrsquos a plane --
itrsquos motocross
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Come out andsupport our 4-H
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BUYING AND SELLING GRAIN
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We appreciate your businessduring the road construction
The roar of mightyengines thundering hoovesthe shiny Midway and the
sounds of entertainmentcoming from various stageson the grounds are all part of
the fun of the fair Fairgoerslove their annual departurefrom the daily routine andfeel deprived if any of thesethings are missing
Giving all of this meaninghowever are the hundreds of4-H club members for whomthe annual county fair repre-sents the accomplishment ofclearly defined goalsworked toward over many
months During Fair Week 2014
as you watch the 4-Hers atthe fair you will see a spe-cial maturity on their facesone that reflects their know-ing theyrsquove done their best
4-H Creed
I pledge
My Head to clearer thinkingMy Heart to greater loyaltyMy Hands to larger service andMy Health to better livingFor my club my communitymy country and my world
4-H is at the Heart of the fairPage 4 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Congratulations to the Fair and4-H Kids for 166 Years
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Hopes the 166th Calhoun CountyFair is a Great Success
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Good Luck4-H Exhibitors
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Good Luckhellip4Hers at the
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Each year hundreds ofsubmissions from non-live-stock 4-H clubs aroundCalhoun County are judgedand displayed during theannual county fair
4-H club members workall year learning how to cre-ate projects to submit to thefair - photography horticul-ture sewing knitting foodpreparation - visitors neverknow what theyrsquoll see duringFair Week
Before the fair beginsyouth turn in entry forms tothe fair staff who then trans-mits this information to the
4-H Extension Service whichproduces guidelines for thejudges The Extension officelines up the judges with helpfrom the various 4-H clubsuperintendents
On the first Saturday of thefair all the projects are linedup on tables in the coveredarena where they are judgedEach entry is accompaniedby a records notebook eachmember is required to submitwhich includes a marketingplan for the item
Before judging volunteerswork in the Boys amp GirlsBuilding to measure out the
space for their clubsrsquo boothand prepared the area toreceive the membersrsquo proj-ects
After judging each clubtakes its projects to the Boysamp Girls Building and sets upits booth The booth is thenjudged based on a 4-H clubrsquoschosen theme and skill ofexecution
Projects are on displayduring Fair Week to thedelight of parents grandpar-ents and friends of clubmembers
Lena Yaudes Boys amp GirlsBuilding filled with 4-H projects
4-H display booths in the Boys amp Girls Building are judged for originality and design
The Show of Championsbegins at noon the lastSaturday of fair Aug 16 inthe covered arena 2014 4-Hwinners will show rabbitspoultry cavy horses swinedairy starter calves beefgoats dogs and sheep
Championsto showtheir work
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 5
There are three storiesabout where the first demoli-tion derby was held IslipRaceway (Long Island NewYork) Hales CornerRaceway (Hales CornerWisconsin) and an unnamedtown in Ohio
The first story is that in1958 Larry Mendelsohn a28-year stock car drivernoticed that the most cheer-ing and excitement fromcrowds happened when carscrashed Using this informa-tion held the first demoli-tion derby a few years later atIslip Raceway
The New Jersey track con-tinued to hold demos andbeginning in 1962 was fea-tured on ABCs Wide Worldof Sports almost weekly untilthe mid-lsquo70s Within a fewyears the craze swept thecountry becoming a stapleof nearly every county fair
Another story is that HalesCorner Raceway had demosyears prior to IslipAccording to legend CrazyJim Groh of Milwaukeehad a few too many cars onhis dealership lot So he got afew people to drive them as apromotion Many localsclaim that they had demos inthe lsquo50s but actual proof hasnot been found
The only evidence trackeddown would be back-to-backstories on Happy Days tele-vision episodes 64 65 66These episodes Fonzieloves Pinkie Part 1 2 3show demolition derbies inMilwaukee
The last account is that an
unnamed town in Ohio was ascene of road rage gone wildin the mid-rsquo50s Two carscollided at a busy intersec-tion and both continued tobattle it out drawing a hugecrowd to the scene Thisstory however fails to evenname a town or date andonly gets some credibility
because Ohio is a Mecca fordemolition derbies
All of these stories proba-bly fall in the urban mythcategory There were surelyother demos held around thecountry during the same timeperiod but were not officiallyrecognized(Source Schutte Racing Team)
Endro car racing returns to the Calhoun County Fairgrounds on Wednesday Aug13 The race begins at 7 pm in the grandstand
Page 6 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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The history of the demo derby
Demolition Derby isan Aug 16 highlight
Twisted metal smoke anddestruction are coming to theCalhoun County Fair whenthe Aug 16 DemolitionDerby rolls into town Thisis your best chance to safelywitness the organized chaosof multiple car crashes
With strict rules and regu-lations in place the exhila-rating pandemonium of thederby is very safe for thedrivers making it one of themost unique spectacles inmotorsports
While rules vary from
event to event the typicaldemolition derby consists offive or more drivers compet-ing by deliberately rammingtheir vehicles into one anoth-er The last driver whosevehicle is still operational isthe winner
Enduro cars race to thefairgrounds for second year
Enduro car racing is aninexpensive type of automo-bile racing that takes itsname from endurance rac-ing since it consists of hun-dreds of laps around a desig-nated track
Enduro racing involvesstock-based cars that havehad their interior and side orrear windows removed butare mostly stock mechanical-ly A driver is disqualified ifthe post-race inspection findsthat hisher auto has hadmajor racing enhancements
This type of race is often
divided into two classes big-car and small-car Big-carraces feature full-size carswith larger 6- and 8-cylinderengines while small-carraces feature mid-size to sub-compact 4-cylinder makesand models
The races which are oftenlong ones usually occur atthe amateur level The carsoften take up most of thewidth of the track as theybegin from a standing start Itis common for races to behundreds of laps or morethan 50 miles long
Races rarely are canceledbecause of bad weather Therace is not stopped except foran emergency or if the trackis completely blocked When an auto breaks downthe race is temporarily haltedto move the driver to safetyThe car is left in its positionon the racing surface and itbecomes an obstacle aroundwhich the remaining driversmust maneuver Often thefastest car is not the winnerrather longevity is the key towinning
The bouncing of cars off one another was very popular in the 1950s and remainsso to this day -- especially during Fair Week This yearrsquos event begins at 630 pmSaturday Aug 16
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Peddle Pulls and Racestake place on Saturday Aug16 on the Houston SchoolActivity Pad Registrationbegins at 9 am the check-ered flag drops at 10 am
Peddle yourway to fair funon Aug 16
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 7
The Old Maple GroveChurch located on theCalhoun County Fairgroundswill be filled with music dur-ing Fair Week 2014Originally located in EckfordTownship where it was builtbetween April 1900 andMarch 1901 the buildingwas abandoned and in disre-pair after a new church wasbuilt on the same property inthe early 1980s
By the summer of 2006the original structure wasscheduled for demolition tomake way for a parking lotIn February of that year thecongregation donated theoriginal structure to theCalhoun County Agriculturaland Industrial Society onbehalf of the Old MapleGrove Church PreservationCommittee The purpose ofthe committee was to save
the building and relocate it tothe Calhoun CountyFairgrounds
Hours of fundraisers anddonated labor and supplieshave resulted in a successful-ly preserved church hasadded an additional venuefor events at the fairgroundincluded non-denominalchurch services weddingsan annual Christmas pro-gram and events during FairWeek
The church will be open dur-ing fair week
The schedule isSunday Aug 10 Church service hosted by
the Maple Grove Church630 pm
Monday Aug 11To Be Announced
Tuesday Aug 12Dennis Wintersteen and
the Wayward Wind Band630 pm
Wednesday Aug 13St Joe River Boys
630 pmThursday Aug 14Fredonia Holiness Church
singers with Doug DamonFriday Aug 15Marshall Area Garden
Club Small Standard FlowerShow ldquoA Wedding toRememberrdquo 230- 9 pm
Saturday Aug 16Flower show continues
from 10 am to 9 pm
Congratulations to the 165th
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Old Maple Grove Church will be open during the 2014 Calhoun County Fair
Old Maple Grove Church to befilled with music during Fair Week
Paradekicks-off
166th fairAfter a year of preparation
by youth and adults alike the166th Calhoun County Fairgets underway at noon onSunday Aug 10 with theannual parade Antique carswill take the track along withantique tractors Some partic-ipants will ride horses otherswill have their steeds pull awagon or a cart
Prior to the paradersquos step-ping-off members ofAmerican Legion Post 79will post the colors
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The Calhoun County FairBoard recently presented the2014 Volunteer of the YearAward to Bud Moe Bud hasbeen a participant volunteerand supporter of the CalhounCounty Fair for approxi-mately 40 years In 2004 hewas named a lifetime CCAISmember Bud volunteers numeroushours not only during fairweek but also lends a helpinghand throughout the year toensure that any event occur-ring on the fairgrounds runssmoothly
In his early years of volun-teering for the fair Budowned his towing serviceBudrsquos Wrecker ServiceDuring that time Bud madesure his wreckers and crewswere on site for the demoli-tion derby to tow the dis-abled cars off the track Healso would bring in wreckedcars for stunt car acts
Now during Fair WeekBud uses golf carts to helpmobility-impaired patronsget where they need to goWhen not transporting fairvisitors he can be founddelivering supplies to vari-ous vendors
For many years Budserved as a trustee on theCalhoun County Fair Board
On a tractor (Relay forLife tram driver) on a golf-cart (fair time) or on thestreet Bud Moe has the
Calhoun County Fairgrounds on his mind and in his heart
Come to the Calhoun CountyWersquore Proud to be a MAJOR SPONSOR
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Fair fun begins Saturday Aug 9The 2014 Calhoun County Fair begins Saturday Aug 9 That day the Calhoun County
Yesteryears Antique Tractor Club will hold its 19th annual Antique Tractor Pull This crowd-favorite free event takes place in the grandstand For those wanting a closer look at theseantique treasures the club will have a display during the fair
Bud Moe volunteered for the 2014 Relay for Life-Calhoun County East at the fairgrounds
Fair board recognizes Bud Moe
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The Marshall Area GardenClub is partnering with theOld Maple Grove Church tohost ldquoA Wedding ToRemember Small StandardFloral Showrdquo in the churchfrom 230 to 9 pm onFriday Aug 15 and from 10am to 9 pm SaturdayAug 16 Marlene Glotfeltyis the flower show co-chairwith Shirley Clutter Theshow will be judged by twopanels of three judges
There will be 19 exhibitsat the show in both the sanc-tuary of the church and in thebasement social hallDisplays all made fromfresh or dried plant materialswill be judged in three divi-sions Division 1-Horticulture and Division II-Design and Division III-Artistic Crafts Division I Horticulture
Class 1 - AnnualsThree stems Cut speci-
mens 6-18 inches tallClass 2- Perennials and
Biennials Cut specimens 6-18 inches tall
Class 3- Collections Eachcollection must consist of aminimum of five differentcut specimens One stemexhibited in individual con-tainers Each specimen indi-vidually named Spaceallowed for collection is 30 x
24 inchesClass 4- Arboreal (narrow
leaved evergreens)Minimum of 18 inches andno more than 30 inches
Class 5- Bulbs Cormsand Tubers One stem percontainer
Class 6- Hosta FoliageOne stem per container
Division II Design Class 1 - ldquoWith These
Flowersrdquo Designerrsquos choiceof design suitable for achurch farm waterfront orwoodland wedding ceremo-ny Underlay requiredPedestal size to be deter-mined Fresh andor driedplant material Fourexhibits
Class 2- ldquoLove is in theAirrdquo A hanging design Type1 A non-kinetic design to behung A 14-inch wreath ofall fresh andor dried plantmaterial Four exhibits
Class 3 - ldquoHeavenlyFlowers At The Churchrdquo Ahanging design Type 1 Anon-kinetic design to behung at the pew end in thechurch All fresh plant mate-rial Four exhibits
Division III Artistic CraftsClass 1 - ldquoGoing to the
Chapelrdquo Bridal bouquet offresh andor dried plantmaterial to be staged in acontainer for elevation of
bouquet Four exhibitsClass 2- ldquoEverlasting
Loverdquo Wedding slipper dec-orated with all dried plantmaterial Three exhibits
Plants on the MichiganGarden Plant List and theState Conservation List cannot be used unless grown bythe exhibitor and so noted ona 3rdquo x 5rdquo card with the exhib-it
The design classes areopen to other MichiganGarden Club members aswell as Marshall AreaGarden Club members Thehorticulture classes are opento the public
Advanced registration isrequired for all design class-es and for all collections
Judging is Friday Aug 15from 11 am to 130 pmOnly clerks and chairmen arepermitted in the show are atthis time
Vintage wedding gownsfrom the 1950s 1960s and1990s will be included in theshow as well as wedding-themed quilts
ldquoOnce you exhibit youlearn all the things you maynot have already knownabout a certain plant This isthe first time the garden clubhas held a flower show inOld Maple Grove ChurchWe were inspired to have our
show here after I saw one inan old renovated court-houserdquo said Glotfelty
For more information onthe show call 269-781-7897
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 9
Stop in and say ldquoHirdquo
See you at the
166TH CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Visit our special display for new
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Take a drive out to Ceresco and follow the signs forldquoTemptations II Sweet Corn Irsquoll be selling on my frontlawn and can usually deliver quantity buys STOP OUT AND Pick-up the TASTE of SUMMER
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We also will be selling freshly picked corn at Oertherrsquos
Delivering Fresh Corn Dailyfrom the heart of Fredonia Township
Marshall Area Garden Club to hostflower show at Old Maple Grove Church
AT RIGHT MarshallArea Garden Club mem-ber Marlene Glotfelty leftand Old Maple GroveChurch Committee mem-ber Margaret Taylor dis-cuss the upcoming ldquoAWedding to RememberFlower Showrdquo to be held atthe church Aug 15 16
McDonaldrsquos Restaurantspresents Kidsrsquo Day 2014 onTuesday Aug 12
That day kids can enterthe WIN 985 Frog JumpingContest at 1030 pm
Other highlights of the166th Calhoun County Fair(just for kids) are
Bike Give Aways on theCommunity Stage
bullTuesday Aug 12 1 pmbullSaturday Aug 16 2 pmRegistration for the 2012
Peddle Pulls and Racesbegins at 9 am SaturdayAug 16 Race time is 10am
The 4-H barns offer aplace for kids to see closeup dairy and beef cattlesheep goats horses poultryrabbits and swine
Other exhibits includehorticulture floriculturebaked and canned goodsneedlework creative artsand antiques Judging starts
Saturday Aug 9 and runs through Saturday Aug 16
Page 12 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Mud racing isdown and dirty
Mud bogging (also knownas mud racing mud runningmud drags or mudding) is aform of off-road motorsportpopular in Canada and theUnited States in which thegoal is to drive a vehiclethrough a pit of mud of a setlength
Winners are determined bythe distance traveled throughthe pit However if severalvehicles are able to travel the
entire length the time takento traverse the pit will deter-mine the winner Typicallyvehicles competing are four-wheel drives The motorsport is overseen by sanc-tioning bodies like theAmerican Mud RacingAssociation and theNational Mud RacingOrganization (NMRO) thatoversee each class developand maintain the relationship
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Chuckwagon racing is anequestrian rodeo sport inwhich drivers in a chuck-wagon led by a team of hors-es race around a track
This team event is led by adriver who commands ateam of horses pulling thechuckwagon and is support-ed by two or four outriderseach racing individual thor-oughbred horses that followthe chuckwagon Each race typically involves
three or four teams andbegins with the outridersbreaking camp by tossingtwo tent poles (with four out-riders only) and a barrel rep-resenting a camp stove intothe back of their wagonbefore climbing in them-selves and holding on fordear life as the wagon com-pletes a figure eight aroundtwo barrels before circling arace track
The first wagon to cross
the finish line typically winsalthough various time penal-ties are handed out for infrac-tions such as a barrel beingknocked over a tent pole orstove is not loaded or wagoninterference
The event has become acrowd favorite at theCalhoun County Fair Thisfree event takes place begin-ning at 10 am onWednesday Aug 13 in thegrandstand
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 13
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Chuckwagon racing ridesinto the Calhoun County Fair
Page 16 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Calhoun County Fair is steeped in historyThe Calhoun County fair-
grounds located on CapitalHill is home to Michigansoldest fair and boasts the old-est fair building in the stateFloral Hall
The fairgrounds werefounded in 1848 and featuremore than 45 acres of grassyshaded grounds and pavedstreets One hundred year oldoaks beautiful landscaping a2400-seat grandstand enter-tainment center and campingfacilities help make the fair-grounds an excellent place tocelebrate Michigans oldestcounty fair and other excit-ing events
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day as oneof Michigans foremost agri-cultural attractions Between1839 and 1847 the Fair washeld in various locationsthroughout the county Butin 1848 the fairgrounds inMarshall became the perma-nent home for the CalhounCounty Fair which has beenheld here ever since
Floral Hall the oldestbuilding on the fairgroundsand the oldest fair building inthe state was constructed in1860 in the popular octagon
style of the time The wingswere added at later datesDesigned originally for thedisplay of flowers and farmproduce the building stillplays a major role at thestates oldest county fair
One becomes the ldquooldestcontinually operating fairrdquo inthe state of Michigan bydoing things people enjoyand developing an army ofsupportive and skilled volun-teers
The ldquoheartbeat of theCalhoun County Fairrdquo is itsvolunteer force The fair isan enormous undertakingwith a physical plant with 20different buildings to main-tain and upgrade and at least60 acres to landscape andmow
The fair board looks backwith pride at all the wonder-ful memories attributable tothe ldquofair historyrdquo It also rec-ognizes the enormousresponsibly it owes the com-munity as stewards of thepresent and future genera-tion of fair participants
Presently the CalhounCounty Fairgrounds propertydraws in excess of 100000visitors a year Add to thatthe vendors special events
agricultural and industrialdisplays and you get the realimpact of the association
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day asone of Michigans foremostagricultural attractions
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Michiganrsquos oldest fair building Floral Hall was built in 1861 for the sum of $590 Itfeatures an unusual design consisting of an octagon center rotunda with four rectan-gular wings branching out in each direction
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 17
The 4-H program hastouched and in many casesshaped the lives of thou-sands of Calhoun Countyresidents
4-H got its start nationallyin 1902 in Iowa and Ohioand came to Michigan - toMuskegon and Mason coun-ties - in 1908
Records indicate the first4-H director in CalhounCounty was Charles EAckley who served on atemporary basis in 1917again in 1918 and then on aregular basis from 1921-22Other early temporary direc-tors whose stints overlappedto varying degrees wereLucia Converse FrankDavis Margaret Hutty EdithGabriel and H F Herrod
William C Boman heldthe position from 1922-25E C Sackrider from 1925-28 and Ruth K Sackrider in
1929-30 Alice Osborn Bateswas director from 1931-35prior to the arrival of B EHenry in 1936
Michigans 4-H programbegan with boys corn clubsOver the next 30 years the 4-
H movement gave rise tosheep poultry canning cakebaking and livestock clubsas well These clubs wereeventually linked to theNational CooperativeExtension Service system
which was formed in 1914under the leadership of theU S Department ofAgriculture
To see 4-H in action visitthe 2014 Calhoun CountyFair
Selecting rides that arefun but not too scary ridingsafely and letting the kidsride alone or not are just afew things to think aboutwhen looking forward to the2014 Calhoun County Fair
ldquoCarnival rides inMichigan are held to thehighest safety standards tokeep riders safe while enjoy-ing the roller coasters andwater slidesrdquo saidDepartment of Licensing andRegulatory Affairs (LARA)Deputy Director ShellyEdgerton ldquoWe ask riders todo their part and rememberlsquosafety firstrsquo Read and fol-low all of the ride rules andrestrictions and use all thesafety equipment providedbecause even one injury isone too manyrdquo
Edgerton emphasized thatif your child is too youngtoo small or afraid to ridealone either skip the ridealtogether or make sure yourchild is accompanied by aresponsible adult Kidsbetween the ages of sevenand 12 account for nearly a
third of all ride accidentsParents should make suretheir kids understand saferide behavior
To reduce the chance ofinjury for all ages and stillenjoy the ride LARA offersthese tipsbullRead and obey all postedrules and restrictionsbullFollow all verbal instruc-tions given by ride operatorsor provided by recordedannouncementsbullMake sure the ride is appro-priate for the rider
bullPay attention to rideh e i g h t w e i g h t m e d i c a lrestrictions If you have anypre-existing medical condi-tions check with your doctorbefore riding thrill rides
bullSecurely latch seat beltsshoulder harness and lapbars Hold on to handrailsuse grab bars
bullKeep hands arms legsand feet inside the ride at alltimes Do not ride with handsin the air Secure loose hairclothing and belongings
bullStay in the ldquolocked andloadedrdquo position for theentire ride Never stand upon a ride
bullAdults should never seat achild on their lap unless rideoperators indicate itrsquos safe todo so
bullNever ride when exces-sively tired or while underthe influence of alcohol ordrugs
bullReport any unsafe behav-ior or conditions on a ride to
a ride supervisor or managerimmediately
bullReport injuries to a ridesupervisor They will assistthe injured and report theinjury to LARA
Contact LARA at 517-241-9202 for more informa-tion
Stay safe have funon the carnival rides
History of 4-H programs
Veteransrsquo Dayis Monday
of fair weekOn Monday Aug 11 all veterans of the United States armed
forces will be admitted to the Calhoun County Fair for freeOn behalf of many it is the fair organizersrsquo way of sayingldquothank yourdquo
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2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 19
By Kathy Fisher4-H Program Coordinator
Calhoun County
As the Calhoun CountyFair kicks off next weekhundreds of county 4-Hmembers and volunteers areheaded to the fair to show offtheir projects and skillsWhile the week is the culmi-nation of a year of hard workfor some 4-H offers manyunique opportunities notseen at fair So whetheryoursquore a young person or anadult who has time to give asa volunteer why not join theclub
A program of MichiganState University (MSU)Extension Michigan 4-H isthe largest youth develop-ment program in the stateEach year the program pro-vides more than 200000young people with opportu-nities to explore new inter-ests gain new knowledgeenhance their expertise anddiscover their passion whileteaching valuable life skillsthat prepare youth for thefuture
In Calhoun County 806youth are actively engaged in4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Though tra-ditionally seen as a programfor youth with livestocktoday 4-H has so much moreto offer As a year-roundyouth development programyouth will have the opportu-nity to be engaged in funeducational experiences thathelp them learn valuable lifeskills throughout the entireyear Opportunities for 4-Hrsquoersinclude arts and craftssewing food and nutritiongardening leadership shoot-ing sports livestock andmuch more
No matter what kidschoose all the 4-H projectshelp members learn to exem-plify the four Hrsquos headheart hands and health Theylearn to use their head tomake sound decisions setgoals and stick with them aswell as to develop practical
skills needed to lead a pro-ductive and fulfilling life
Using their heart youthlearn to act with integrity andaccountability and help oth-ers to become their best Their hands are used to putthe needs of their communitybefore their own as theyserve others and they learnabout health by developingskills and knowledge toactively take care of theirminds and bodies
With these skills there isno limit to what youth can dowith 4-H Leadership oppor-tunities within the club offerthem the chance to try outskills while mentoring ayounger member that is newto the group will allow mem-bers to become a teacherthemselves In addition tocounty programs statewide4-H programs such asExploration Days giveyouth the chance to meetother 4-Hrsquoers from aroundthe state and experience whatlife on a college campus islike
Helping to make this pos-sible for 4-Hrsquoers in our owncommunity and across thestate are caring volunteerswho give their time and tal-ents to lend a hand provideguidance and answer lifersquoslittle questions along theway In Calhoun Countymore than 300 volunteersgive their time each yearwith 176 actively involved inmentoring youth through a 4-H club Though the impactof these volunteers is greatthe need for additional 4-Hvolunteers is mounting Witha goal of reaching 20 percentof Michiganrsquos youth through4-H by the year 2020 morevolunteers will be key
If you want to make animpact on the next genera-tion becoming a CalhounCounty 4-H volunteer is oneof the best ways you can dothat You donrsquot have to be aparent or even related to a 4-Hrsquoer to get involved Anyonecan volunteer and itrsquos a greatopportunity to make yourmark on the next generation
Interested volunteers cangive their time in a variety ofways 4-H programs rangefrom animal science tocareer preparation clothingand textiles to science andtechnology or performingarts to youth entrepreneur-ship Whether yoursquove got anhour to give or want to makea year-long commitmenttherersquos a 4-H volunteeropportunity waiting for youLead a club chaperone anevent offer a skills trainingbecome a mentor teach aworkshop or whateverstrikes your interest there isno limit to the ways you canvolunteer your time
Whether you want to helpmake 4-Hersrsquo dreams cometrue as a 4-H volunteer orjoin the club yourself as a 4-H member all of these expe-riences and more can beyours just by joining
Calhoun County 4-H Learn more about how you
can get involved by visiting4hmsuemsuedu or by call-ing me at the CalhounCounty MSU Extensionoffice 269-781-0784
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In Calhoun County 806 youth are actively engaged in 4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Not only at fair time but year-round youth have opportunity toengage in fun educational experiences Pictured here are students in a past sessionof 4-H Albion Creative
Join 4-H and be mentor for tomorrowrsquos leaders
Devin Willis of Homer is one of the hundreds of 4-Hrsquoers who has participated in the annual CalhounCounty Fair Beginning Saturday Aug 9 current clubmembers and volunteers will head to the fairgrounds toshow off their projects and skills CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Congratulations
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Neighborhood Planning Councils (NPCs) are resident-based groups that serve an important and specific purpose in our community The purpose of Neighborhood Planning Councils is to provide a forum to inform and discuss with neighborhood residents and representatives of the City staff and City Commissioners issues and concerns of that neighborhood Generally the City informs the NPC of facts and potential results of pending decisions opportunities or other changes The NPC discusses and decides what if any recommendations it would like to make or strategies they would like to develop
These meetings are all open to the public who may attend and offer suggestions about resolving certain matters of interest in the neighborhood Any person who lives or owns property in a Council area or has demonstrable or substantial interest (ie works in) within the defined boundaries of the Council area may request to be considered for membership on their NPC Board
Anyone wanting to join an NPC should give his or her name to the chairperson of the Council Attendance as a potential member is encouraged prior to recommendation by the NPC for membership His or her name is submitted to the City Commission for official appointment
Each NPC has a regularly scheduled meeting date each month Meetings are held in the evenings and run one to two hours in length Questions about Neighborhood Planning Councils meeting locations or membership may be directed to the City of Battle Creek 966-3348
NPC meeting minutes are available online at httpwwwbattlecreekmigovCity_GovernmentBoards_and_CommissionsMinutes__Agendas_and_Notices_Archiveshtm
Neighborhood Planning Council Recent DiscussionsUpcoming Events Regular Meeting DatesTimes
NPC1 ndash Post Franklin
Contact Diana QuiggEmail Dianaquiggyahoocom
Telephone 2699648728
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 4 2014
Community Action Board Room
175 Main Street
1st Thursday at 700 pm
NPC2 ndash North Central
Contact Sam GrayEmail sgray9959gmailcom
Telephone 2692090293
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 8 2014
Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
47 N Washington Avenue
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC3 ndash Central
Contact Gloria MansfieldEmail NA
Telephone 2699652050
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting
New NPC boundaries
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 14 2014
Michigan Tile amp Carpet Community Room
99 E Columbia Avenue
2nd Thursday at 700 pm
NPC4 ndash FremontMcKinleyVerona
Contact John HenninkEmail Neighborhoodpc4gmailcom
Telephone 2699863944
Vice Chair Kaytee FarisEmail kayteefarisgmailcom
Telephone 7343306236
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 20 2014
First Congregational Church - (Inside
Court Yard)
145 Capital Avenue NE
3rd Wednesday at 700 pm
NPC5 ndash Urbandale
Contact Robert WhitfieldEmail lordstrong68comcastnet
Telephone 2692459708
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 11 2014
Christ United Methodist Church
65 N Bedford Road
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC9 ndash Rural Southwest
Contact Linda MorrisEmail lindad49015yahoocom
Telephone 2699793358
bull No meeting in August (unless there is an
issue that requires a special meeting)
bull Guest Presentation Christopher Lussier
or Helen Guzzo CDBG Program
bull Mayor Dave Walters will be signing a
Proclamation declaring September 22
2014 as ldquoKINDNESS DAYrdquo
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 9 2014
Southside Bible Church
4515 Beckley Road
2nd Tuesday at 630 pm
NPC10 ndash WestlakePrairieview
Contact Jeff KotelesEmail kotelesjmichigangov
Telephone 2699637096
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 25 2014
First Assembly of God Church
800 S 24th Street
4th Monday at 700 pm
NPC11 ndash MingesRiverside
Contact Randall ChamplinEmail Randall_Champlinsbcglobalnet
Telephone 2692747093
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting in
September New NPC boundaries
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 24 2014
Riverside Elementary School Library
650 Riverside Drive
4th Wednesday at 700 pm
Public Service Announcement Provided by Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
Neighborhood Planning Council Updates August 7 2014
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Agriculture was foremostin the minds of Calhoun
Countyrsquos settlershence the beginnings of regional fairs
which have been held forover a century and a half
The first fairs were held invarious locations in the cityuntil 1848 when theCalhoun CountyAgricultural Society reor-ganized the event and heldthe new 1849 gathering onCapital Hill (now known asthe fairgrounds) and made ita yearly event
Everyone loved the FairWheel of Fortune sideshows prize exhibits pro-duce livestock horse rac-
ing games and much moreIt became one of the mainsocial gatherings of theyear It was often the onlytime people in the morerural areas got a chance tosee old friends Balloonascensions daredevil actsall became a part of ldquoTheFairrdquo
Marshall High Schoolrsquosfirst football game wasplayed at the fairgrounds in1894 the schoolsrsquo inexperi-
enced team was defeated byOlivet College 60-0
Throughout the 1950s andthe 60s the fair grew andprospered The gradualaddition of new and biggermechanical rides demoli-tion derbies big name enter-tainers and ldquoGirlie Showsrdquoadded to the alreadyimmense entertainment ofthe countyrsquos masses Thingswere good and memorieswere made
Page 2 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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O
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(EBT orBridgeCards
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URGES YOU to SUPPORTthe Annual 4-H AUCTIONSWednesday Evening and Friday Afternoon
Wersquore proud to be part of these events and ask youto show your appreciation for these fine young
people by offering a winning bid at the auction sales
Congratulations to the Calhoun County Fairon the 166th year of this annual event
Located at1106 S KalamazooMarshall MI 49068
269-781-7100
Celebrate year 166 at the Calhoun County Fair
New to Calhoun County this year is TJ Schmidt amp Company a family owned and operat-ed Michigan-based carnival Schmidt has an established reputation for providing superiorquality shows rides games specialty foods and customer amenities Trained staff and man-agement team members will be on site to help you and your family have a fun (and safe) time
More about the Midway
Small Animal Auction is Wednesday
The 2014 Calhoun County fair celebrates 166 years of exhibiting the pride and tal-ents of county residents of all ages
Chief Phineas Pamptopee and Mackey Shogequett of the Calhoun CountyPotawatomi Tribe at the Calhoun County Fair in 1908
The 2014 Small Animal Auction is scheduled for Wednesday Aug 13 6 pm Order of saleis rabbits dairy starter calves goats poultry 4-H members count on individuals and busi-nesses to make the event a success As with Fridayrsquos Large Animal Auction the event willtake place in the covered arena
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 3
This 2014 Special Section promoting
the 166th Calhoun County Fair is
provided by these two LOCAL
J-Ad Graphics publications
The advertising in this section makes it possible to share the information about this annual event Show your
appreciation by visiting these sponsoring businesses in the coming year
bullThe Calhoun County Fair celebrates the talents and
achievement of LOCAL PEOPLE and deserves your attendance and applause
On Friday Aug 15 the2014 Calhoun County Fairwill host one of its premiereevents the Large AnimalAuction As in years pastFridays sale will see the par-ticipation of hundreds of buy-ers viewers 4-H membersand livestock exhibitors
Held in the covered arenaorder of sale is beef swinesheep
Large animal auction beginsat 11 am Friday Aug 15
In mid-August CalhounCounty is treated to its annu-al fair For 166 years 4-Hmembers carousel ridersand area neighbors haveturned the fairgrounds into acolorful magical place
Kicking-off the yearly cel-ebration is the CalhounCounty Fair King and QueenContest The fun begins at 1pm Sunday Aug 10 in thegrandstand
The 2013 Fair King and Queen and court Who will be crowned this year
Calhoun CountyFair begins withselection of royalty
SJO motocross comes to the grandstand on Thursday Aug14 at 6 pm Spectators can enjoy motorcycles racing overmounds of dirt providing all the actionthe thrills and spillsof racing
Itrsquos a bird --itrsquos a plane --
itrsquos motocross
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269-781-2245 269-781-4352 or 888-289-5676
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Come out andsupport our 4-H
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animalauctions at thehellip
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CalhounCounty FAIRAugust 10th-16th
We appreciate your businessduring the road construction
The roar of mightyengines thundering hoovesthe shiny Midway and the
sounds of entertainmentcoming from various stageson the grounds are all part of
the fun of the fair Fairgoerslove their annual departurefrom the daily routine andfeel deprived if any of thesethings are missing
Giving all of this meaninghowever are the hundreds of4-H club members for whomthe annual county fair repre-sents the accomplishment ofclearly defined goalsworked toward over many
months During Fair Week 2014
as you watch the 4-Hers atthe fair you will see a spe-cial maturity on their facesone that reflects their know-ing theyrsquove done their best
4-H Creed
I pledge
My Head to clearer thinkingMy Heart to greater loyaltyMy Hands to larger service andMy Health to better livingFor my club my communitymy country and my world
4-H is at the Heart of the fairPage 4 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Marshall bull 227 W Michigan Ave (269) 781-2348Battle Creek bull 512 Riverside Dr (269) 968-6811Battle Creek bull 146 North Ave (269) 964-4674
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Congratulations to the Fair and4-H Kids for 166 Years
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Hopes the 166th Calhoun CountyFair is a Great Success
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Where Quality amp Service Still Count
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Good Luck4-H Exhibitors
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Good Luckhellip4Hers at the
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Each year hundreds ofsubmissions from non-live-stock 4-H clubs aroundCalhoun County are judgedand displayed during theannual county fair
4-H club members workall year learning how to cre-ate projects to submit to thefair - photography horticul-ture sewing knitting foodpreparation - visitors neverknow what theyrsquoll see duringFair Week
Before the fair beginsyouth turn in entry forms tothe fair staff who then trans-mits this information to the
4-H Extension Service whichproduces guidelines for thejudges The Extension officelines up the judges with helpfrom the various 4-H clubsuperintendents
On the first Saturday of thefair all the projects are linedup on tables in the coveredarena where they are judgedEach entry is accompaniedby a records notebook eachmember is required to submitwhich includes a marketingplan for the item
Before judging volunteerswork in the Boys amp GirlsBuilding to measure out the
space for their clubsrsquo boothand prepared the area toreceive the membersrsquo proj-ects
After judging each clubtakes its projects to the Boysamp Girls Building and sets upits booth The booth is thenjudged based on a 4-H clubrsquoschosen theme and skill ofexecution
Projects are on displayduring Fair Week to thedelight of parents grandpar-ents and friends of clubmembers
Lena Yaudes Boys amp GirlsBuilding filled with 4-H projects
4-H display booths in the Boys amp Girls Building are judged for originality and design
The Show of Championsbegins at noon the lastSaturday of fair Aug 16 inthe covered arena 2014 4-Hwinners will show rabbitspoultry cavy horses swinedairy starter calves beefgoats dogs and sheep
Championsto showtheir work
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 5
There are three storiesabout where the first demoli-tion derby was held IslipRaceway (Long Island NewYork) Hales CornerRaceway (Hales CornerWisconsin) and an unnamedtown in Ohio
The first story is that in1958 Larry Mendelsohn a28-year stock car drivernoticed that the most cheer-ing and excitement fromcrowds happened when carscrashed Using this informa-tion held the first demoli-tion derby a few years later atIslip Raceway
The New Jersey track con-tinued to hold demos andbeginning in 1962 was fea-tured on ABCs Wide Worldof Sports almost weekly untilthe mid-lsquo70s Within a fewyears the craze swept thecountry becoming a stapleof nearly every county fair
Another story is that HalesCorner Raceway had demosyears prior to IslipAccording to legend CrazyJim Groh of Milwaukeehad a few too many cars onhis dealership lot So he got afew people to drive them as apromotion Many localsclaim that they had demos inthe lsquo50s but actual proof hasnot been found
The only evidence trackeddown would be back-to-backstories on Happy Days tele-vision episodes 64 65 66These episodes Fonzieloves Pinkie Part 1 2 3show demolition derbies inMilwaukee
The last account is that an
unnamed town in Ohio was ascene of road rage gone wildin the mid-rsquo50s Two carscollided at a busy intersec-tion and both continued tobattle it out drawing a hugecrowd to the scene Thisstory however fails to evenname a town or date andonly gets some credibility
because Ohio is a Mecca fordemolition derbies
All of these stories proba-bly fall in the urban mythcategory There were surelyother demos held around thecountry during the same timeperiod but were not officiallyrecognized(Source Schutte Racing Team)
Endro car racing returns to the Calhoun County Fairgrounds on Wednesday Aug13 The race begins at 7 pm in the grandstand
Page 6 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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GOOD LUCK TO ALL EXHIBITORSAT THE 2014 YOUTH FAIR
The history of the demo derby
Demolition Derby isan Aug 16 highlight
Twisted metal smoke anddestruction are coming to theCalhoun County Fair whenthe Aug 16 DemolitionDerby rolls into town Thisis your best chance to safelywitness the organized chaosof multiple car crashes
With strict rules and regu-lations in place the exhila-rating pandemonium of thederby is very safe for thedrivers making it one of themost unique spectacles inmotorsports
While rules vary from
event to event the typicaldemolition derby consists offive or more drivers compet-ing by deliberately rammingtheir vehicles into one anoth-er The last driver whosevehicle is still operational isthe winner
Enduro cars race to thefairgrounds for second year
Enduro car racing is aninexpensive type of automo-bile racing that takes itsname from endurance rac-ing since it consists of hun-dreds of laps around a desig-nated track
Enduro racing involvesstock-based cars that havehad their interior and side orrear windows removed butare mostly stock mechanical-ly A driver is disqualified ifthe post-race inspection findsthat hisher auto has hadmajor racing enhancements
This type of race is often
divided into two classes big-car and small-car Big-carraces feature full-size carswith larger 6- and 8-cylinderengines while small-carraces feature mid-size to sub-compact 4-cylinder makesand models
The races which are oftenlong ones usually occur atthe amateur level The carsoften take up most of thewidth of the track as theybegin from a standing start Itis common for races to behundreds of laps or morethan 50 miles long
Races rarely are canceledbecause of bad weather Therace is not stopped except foran emergency or if the trackis completely blocked When an auto breaks downthe race is temporarily haltedto move the driver to safetyThe car is left in its positionon the racing surface and itbecomes an obstacle aroundwhich the remaining driversmust maneuver Often thefastest car is not the winnerrather longevity is the key towinning
The bouncing of cars off one another was very popular in the 1950s and remainsso to this day -- especially during Fair Week This yearrsquos event begins at 630 pmSaturday Aug 16
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Peddle Pulls and Racestake place on Saturday Aug16 on the Houston SchoolActivity Pad Registrationbegins at 9 am the check-ered flag drops at 10 am
Peddle yourway to fair funon Aug 16
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 7
The Old Maple GroveChurch located on theCalhoun County Fairgroundswill be filled with music dur-ing Fair Week 2014Originally located in EckfordTownship where it was builtbetween April 1900 andMarch 1901 the buildingwas abandoned and in disre-pair after a new church wasbuilt on the same property inthe early 1980s
By the summer of 2006the original structure wasscheduled for demolition tomake way for a parking lotIn February of that year thecongregation donated theoriginal structure to theCalhoun County Agriculturaland Industrial Society onbehalf of the Old MapleGrove Church PreservationCommittee The purpose ofthe committee was to save
the building and relocate it tothe Calhoun CountyFairgrounds
Hours of fundraisers anddonated labor and supplieshave resulted in a successful-ly preserved church hasadded an additional venuefor events at the fairgroundincluded non-denominalchurch services weddingsan annual Christmas pro-gram and events during FairWeek
The church will be open dur-ing fair week
The schedule isSunday Aug 10 Church service hosted by
the Maple Grove Church630 pm
Monday Aug 11To Be Announced
Tuesday Aug 12Dennis Wintersteen and
the Wayward Wind Band630 pm
Wednesday Aug 13St Joe River Boys
630 pmThursday Aug 14Fredonia Holiness Church
singers with Doug DamonFriday Aug 15Marshall Area Garden
Club Small Standard FlowerShow ldquoA Wedding toRememberrdquo 230- 9 pm
Saturday Aug 16Flower show continues
from 10 am to 9 pm
Congratulations to the 165th
Calhoun County
Fair
Congratulations to the 166th
Calhoun County
Fair
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Old Maple Grove Church will be open during the 2014 Calhoun County Fair
Old Maple Grove Church to befilled with music during Fair Week
Paradekicks-off
166th fairAfter a year of preparation
by youth and adults alike the166th Calhoun County Fairgets underway at noon onSunday Aug 10 with theannual parade Antique carswill take the track along withantique tractors Some partic-ipants will ride horses otherswill have their steeds pull awagon or a cart
Prior to the paradersquos step-ping-off members ofAmerican Legion Post 79will post the colors
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The Calhoun County FairBoard recently presented the2014 Volunteer of the YearAward to Bud Moe Bud hasbeen a participant volunteerand supporter of the CalhounCounty Fair for approxi-mately 40 years In 2004 hewas named a lifetime CCAISmember Bud volunteers numeroushours not only during fairweek but also lends a helpinghand throughout the year toensure that any event occur-ring on the fairgrounds runssmoothly
In his early years of volun-teering for the fair Budowned his towing serviceBudrsquos Wrecker ServiceDuring that time Bud madesure his wreckers and crewswere on site for the demoli-tion derby to tow the dis-abled cars off the track Healso would bring in wreckedcars for stunt car acts
Now during Fair WeekBud uses golf carts to helpmobility-impaired patronsget where they need to goWhen not transporting fairvisitors he can be founddelivering supplies to vari-ous vendors
For many years Budserved as a trustee on theCalhoun County Fair Board
On a tractor (Relay forLife tram driver) on a golf-cart (fair time) or on thestreet Bud Moe has the
Calhoun County Fairgrounds on his mind and in his heart
Come to the Calhoun CountyWersquore Proud to be a MAJOR SPONSOR
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Fair fun begins Saturday Aug 9The 2014 Calhoun County Fair begins Saturday Aug 9 That day the Calhoun County
Yesteryears Antique Tractor Club will hold its 19th annual Antique Tractor Pull This crowd-favorite free event takes place in the grandstand For those wanting a closer look at theseantique treasures the club will have a display during the fair
Bud Moe volunteered for the 2014 Relay for Life-Calhoun County East at the fairgrounds
Fair board recognizes Bud Moe
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The Marshall Area GardenClub is partnering with theOld Maple Grove Church tohost ldquoA Wedding ToRemember Small StandardFloral Showrdquo in the churchfrom 230 to 9 pm onFriday Aug 15 and from 10am to 9 pm SaturdayAug 16 Marlene Glotfeltyis the flower show co-chairwith Shirley Clutter Theshow will be judged by twopanels of three judges
There will be 19 exhibitsat the show in both the sanc-tuary of the church and in thebasement social hallDisplays all made fromfresh or dried plant materialswill be judged in three divi-sions Division 1-Horticulture and Division II-Design and Division III-Artistic Crafts Division I Horticulture
Class 1 - AnnualsThree stems Cut speci-
mens 6-18 inches tallClass 2- Perennials and
Biennials Cut specimens 6-18 inches tall
Class 3- Collections Eachcollection must consist of aminimum of five differentcut specimens One stemexhibited in individual con-tainers Each specimen indi-vidually named Spaceallowed for collection is 30 x
24 inchesClass 4- Arboreal (narrow
leaved evergreens)Minimum of 18 inches andno more than 30 inches
Class 5- Bulbs Cormsand Tubers One stem percontainer
Class 6- Hosta FoliageOne stem per container
Division II Design Class 1 - ldquoWith These
Flowersrdquo Designerrsquos choiceof design suitable for achurch farm waterfront orwoodland wedding ceremo-ny Underlay requiredPedestal size to be deter-mined Fresh andor driedplant material Fourexhibits
Class 2- ldquoLove is in theAirrdquo A hanging design Type1 A non-kinetic design to behung A 14-inch wreath ofall fresh andor dried plantmaterial Four exhibits
Class 3 - ldquoHeavenlyFlowers At The Churchrdquo Ahanging design Type 1 Anon-kinetic design to behung at the pew end in thechurch All fresh plant mate-rial Four exhibits
Division III Artistic CraftsClass 1 - ldquoGoing to the
Chapelrdquo Bridal bouquet offresh andor dried plantmaterial to be staged in acontainer for elevation of
bouquet Four exhibitsClass 2- ldquoEverlasting
Loverdquo Wedding slipper dec-orated with all dried plantmaterial Three exhibits
Plants on the MichiganGarden Plant List and theState Conservation List cannot be used unless grown bythe exhibitor and so noted ona 3rdquo x 5rdquo card with the exhib-it
The design classes areopen to other MichiganGarden Club members aswell as Marshall AreaGarden Club members Thehorticulture classes are opento the public
Advanced registration isrequired for all design class-es and for all collections
Judging is Friday Aug 15from 11 am to 130 pmOnly clerks and chairmen arepermitted in the show are atthis time
Vintage wedding gownsfrom the 1950s 1960s and1990s will be included in theshow as well as wedding-themed quilts
ldquoOnce you exhibit youlearn all the things you maynot have already knownabout a certain plant This isthe first time the garden clubhas held a flower show inOld Maple Grove ChurchWe were inspired to have our
show here after I saw one inan old renovated court-houserdquo said Glotfelty
For more information onthe show call 269-781-7897
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 9
Stop in and say ldquoHirdquo
See you at the
166TH CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Visit our special display for new
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Take a drive out to Ceresco and follow the signs forldquoTemptations II Sweet Corn Irsquoll be selling on my frontlawn and can usually deliver quantity buys STOP OUT AND Pick-up the TASTE of SUMMER
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Marshall Area Garden Club to hostflower show at Old Maple Grove Church
AT RIGHT MarshallArea Garden Club mem-ber Marlene Glotfelty leftand Old Maple GroveChurch Committee mem-ber Margaret Taylor dis-cuss the upcoming ldquoAWedding to RememberFlower Showrdquo to be held atthe church Aug 15 16
McDonaldrsquos Restaurantspresents Kidsrsquo Day 2014 onTuesday Aug 12
That day kids can enterthe WIN 985 Frog JumpingContest at 1030 pm
Other highlights of the166th Calhoun County Fair(just for kids) are
Bike Give Aways on theCommunity Stage
bullTuesday Aug 12 1 pmbullSaturday Aug 16 2 pmRegistration for the 2012
Peddle Pulls and Racesbegins at 9 am SaturdayAug 16 Race time is 10am
The 4-H barns offer aplace for kids to see closeup dairy and beef cattlesheep goats horses poultryrabbits and swine
Other exhibits includehorticulture floriculturebaked and canned goodsneedlework creative artsand antiques Judging starts
Saturday Aug 9 and runs through Saturday Aug 16
Page 12 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Mud bogging (also knownas mud racing mud runningmud drags or mudding) is aform of off-road motorsportpopular in Canada and theUnited States in which thegoal is to drive a vehiclethrough a pit of mud of a setlength
Winners are determined bythe distance traveled throughthe pit However if severalvehicles are able to travel the
entire length the time takento traverse the pit will deter-mine the winner Typicallyvehicles competing are four-wheel drives The motorsport is overseen by sanc-tioning bodies like theAmerican Mud RacingAssociation and theNational Mud RacingOrganization (NMRO) thatoversee each class developand maintain the relationship
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Chuckwagon racing is anequestrian rodeo sport inwhich drivers in a chuck-wagon led by a team of hors-es race around a track
This team event is led by adriver who commands ateam of horses pulling thechuckwagon and is support-ed by two or four outriderseach racing individual thor-oughbred horses that followthe chuckwagon Each race typically involves
three or four teams andbegins with the outridersbreaking camp by tossingtwo tent poles (with four out-riders only) and a barrel rep-resenting a camp stove intothe back of their wagonbefore climbing in them-selves and holding on fordear life as the wagon com-pletes a figure eight aroundtwo barrels before circling arace track
The first wagon to cross
the finish line typically winsalthough various time penal-ties are handed out for infrac-tions such as a barrel beingknocked over a tent pole orstove is not loaded or wagoninterference
The event has become acrowd favorite at theCalhoun County Fair Thisfree event takes place begin-ning at 10 am onWednesday Aug 13 in thegrandstand
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 13
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Chuckwagon racing ridesinto the Calhoun County Fair
Page 16 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Calhoun County Fair is steeped in historyThe Calhoun County fair-
grounds located on CapitalHill is home to Michigansoldest fair and boasts the old-est fair building in the stateFloral Hall
The fairgrounds werefounded in 1848 and featuremore than 45 acres of grassyshaded grounds and pavedstreets One hundred year oldoaks beautiful landscaping a2400-seat grandstand enter-tainment center and campingfacilities help make the fair-grounds an excellent place tocelebrate Michigans oldestcounty fair and other excit-ing events
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day as oneof Michigans foremost agri-cultural attractions Between1839 and 1847 the Fair washeld in various locationsthroughout the county Butin 1848 the fairgrounds inMarshall became the perma-nent home for the CalhounCounty Fair which has beenheld here ever since
Floral Hall the oldestbuilding on the fairgroundsand the oldest fair building inthe state was constructed in1860 in the popular octagon
style of the time The wingswere added at later datesDesigned originally for thedisplay of flowers and farmproduce the building stillplays a major role at thestates oldest county fair
One becomes the ldquooldestcontinually operating fairrdquo inthe state of Michigan bydoing things people enjoyand developing an army ofsupportive and skilled volun-teers
The ldquoheartbeat of theCalhoun County Fairrdquo is itsvolunteer force The fair isan enormous undertakingwith a physical plant with 20different buildings to main-tain and upgrade and at least60 acres to landscape andmow
The fair board looks backwith pride at all the wonder-ful memories attributable tothe ldquofair historyrdquo It also rec-ognizes the enormousresponsibly it owes the com-munity as stewards of thepresent and future genera-tion of fair participants
Presently the CalhounCounty Fairgrounds propertydraws in excess of 100000visitors a year Add to thatthe vendors special events
agricultural and industrialdisplays and you get the realimpact of the association
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day asone of Michigans foremostagricultural attractions
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Michiganrsquos oldest fair building Floral Hall was built in 1861 for the sum of $590 Itfeatures an unusual design consisting of an octagon center rotunda with four rectan-gular wings branching out in each direction
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 17
The 4-H program hastouched and in many casesshaped the lives of thou-sands of Calhoun Countyresidents
4-H got its start nationallyin 1902 in Iowa and Ohioand came to Michigan - toMuskegon and Mason coun-ties - in 1908
Records indicate the first4-H director in CalhounCounty was Charles EAckley who served on atemporary basis in 1917again in 1918 and then on aregular basis from 1921-22Other early temporary direc-tors whose stints overlappedto varying degrees wereLucia Converse FrankDavis Margaret Hutty EdithGabriel and H F Herrod
William C Boman heldthe position from 1922-25E C Sackrider from 1925-28 and Ruth K Sackrider in
1929-30 Alice Osborn Bateswas director from 1931-35prior to the arrival of B EHenry in 1936
Michigans 4-H programbegan with boys corn clubsOver the next 30 years the 4-
H movement gave rise tosheep poultry canning cakebaking and livestock clubsas well These clubs wereeventually linked to theNational CooperativeExtension Service system
which was formed in 1914under the leadership of theU S Department ofAgriculture
To see 4-H in action visitthe 2014 Calhoun CountyFair
Selecting rides that arefun but not too scary ridingsafely and letting the kidsride alone or not are just afew things to think aboutwhen looking forward to the2014 Calhoun County Fair
ldquoCarnival rides inMichigan are held to thehighest safety standards tokeep riders safe while enjoy-ing the roller coasters andwater slidesrdquo saidDepartment of Licensing andRegulatory Affairs (LARA)Deputy Director ShellyEdgerton ldquoWe ask riders todo their part and rememberlsquosafety firstrsquo Read and fol-low all of the ride rules andrestrictions and use all thesafety equipment providedbecause even one injury isone too manyrdquo
Edgerton emphasized thatif your child is too youngtoo small or afraid to ridealone either skip the ridealtogether or make sure yourchild is accompanied by aresponsible adult Kidsbetween the ages of sevenand 12 account for nearly a
third of all ride accidentsParents should make suretheir kids understand saferide behavior
To reduce the chance ofinjury for all ages and stillenjoy the ride LARA offersthese tipsbullRead and obey all postedrules and restrictionsbullFollow all verbal instruc-tions given by ride operatorsor provided by recordedannouncementsbullMake sure the ride is appro-priate for the rider
bullPay attention to rideh e i g h t w e i g h t m e d i c a lrestrictions If you have anypre-existing medical condi-tions check with your doctorbefore riding thrill rides
bullSecurely latch seat beltsshoulder harness and lapbars Hold on to handrailsuse grab bars
bullKeep hands arms legsand feet inside the ride at alltimes Do not ride with handsin the air Secure loose hairclothing and belongings
bullStay in the ldquolocked andloadedrdquo position for theentire ride Never stand upon a ride
bullAdults should never seat achild on their lap unless rideoperators indicate itrsquos safe todo so
bullNever ride when exces-sively tired or while underthe influence of alcohol ordrugs
bullReport any unsafe behav-ior or conditions on a ride to
a ride supervisor or managerimmediately
bullReport injuries to a ridesupervisor They will assistthe injured and report theinjury to LARA
Contact LARA at 517-241-9202 for more informa-tion
Stay safe have funon the carnival rides
History of 4-H programs
Veteransrsquo Dayis Monday
of fair weekOn Monday Aug 11 all veterans of the United States armed
forces will be admitted to the Calhoun County Fair for freeOn behalf of many it is the fair organizersrsquo way of sayingldquothank yourdquo
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2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 19
By Kathy Fisher4-H Program Coordinator
Calhoun County
As the Calhoun CountyFair kicks off next weekhundreds of county 4-Hmembers and volunteers areheaded to the fair to show offtheir projects and skillsWhile the week is the culmi-nation of a year of hard workfor some 4-H offers manyunique opportunities notseen at fair So whetheryoursquore a young person or anadult who has time to give asa volunteer why not join theclub
A program of MichiganState University (MSU)Extension Michigan 4-H isthe largest youth develop-ment program in the stateEach year the program pro-vides more than 200000young people with opportu-nities to explore new inter-ests gain new knowledgeenhance their expertise anddiscover their passion whileteaching valuable life skillsthat prepare youth for thefuture
In Calhoun County 806youth are actively engaged in4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Though tra-ditionally seen as a programfor youth with livestocktoday 4-H has so much moreto offer As a year-roundyouth development programyouth will have the opportu-nity to be engaged in funeducational experiences thathelp them learn valuable lifeskills throughout the entireyear Opportunities for 4-Hrsquoersinclude arts and craftssewing food and nutritiongardening leadership shoot-ing sports livestock andmuch more
No matter what kidschoose all the 4-H projectshelp members learn to exem-plify the four Hrsquos headheart hands and health Theylearn to use their head tomake sound decisions setgoals and stick with them aswell as to develop practical
skills needed to lead a pro-ductive and fulfilling life
Using their heart youthlearn to act with integrity andaccountability and help oth-ers to become their best Their hands are used to putthe needs of their communitybefore their own as theyserve others and they learnabout health by developingskills and knowledge toactively take care of theirminds and bodies
With these skills there isno limit to what youth can dowith 4-H Leadership oppor-tunities within the club offerthem the chance to try outskills while mentoring ayounger member that is newto the group will allow mem-bers to become a teacherthemselves In addition tocounty programs statewide4-H programs such asExploration Days giveyouth the chance to meetother 4-Hrsquoers from aroundthe state and experience whatlife on a college campus islike
Helping to make this pos-sible for 4-Hrsquoers in our owncommunity and across thestate are caring volunteerswho give their time and tal-ents to lend a hand provideguidance and answer lifersquoslittle questions along theway In Calhoun Countymore than 300 volunteersgive their time each yearwith 176 actively involved inmentoring youth through a 4-H club Though the impactof these volunteers is greatthe need for additional 4-Hvolunteers is mounting Witha goal of reaching 20 percentof Michiganrsquos youth through4-H by the year 2020 morevolunteers will be key
If you want to make animpact on the next genera-tion becoming a CalhounCounty 4-H volunteer is oneof the best ways you can dothat You donrsquot have to be aparent or even related to a 4-Hrsquoer to get involved Anyonecan volunteer and itrsquos a greatopportunity to make yourmark on the next generation
Interested volunteers cangive their time in a variety ofways 4-H programs rangefrom animal science tocareer preparation clothingand textiles to science andtechnology or performingarts to youth entrepreneur-ship Whether yoursquove got anhour to give or want to makea year-long commitmenttherersquos a 4-H volunteeropportunity waiting for youLead a club chaperone anevent offer a skills trainingbecome a mentor teach aworkshop or whateverstrikes your interest there isno limit to the ways you canvolunteer your time
Whether you want to helpmake 4-Hersrsquo dreams cometrue as a 4-H volunteer orjoin the club yourself as a 4-H member all of these expe-riences and more can beyours just by joining
Calhoun County 4-H Learn more about how you
can get involved by visiting4hmsuemsuedu or by call-ing me at the CalhounCounty MSU Extensionoffice 269-781-0784
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In Calhoun County 806 youth are actively engaged in 4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Not only at fair time but year-round youth have opportunity toengage in fun educational experiences Pictured here are students in a past sessionof 4-H Albion Creative
Join 4-H and be mentor for tomorrowrsquos leaders
Devin Willis of Homer is one of the hundreds of 4-Hrsquoers who has participated in the annual CalhounCounty Fair Beginning Saturday Aug 9 current clubmembers and volunteers will head to the fairgrounds toshow off their projects and skills CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Congratulations
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Page 20 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Neighborhood Planning Councils (NPCs) are resident-based groups that serve an important and specific purpose in our community The purpose of Neighborhood Planning Councils is to provide a forum to inform and discuss with neighborhood residents and representatives of the City staff and City Commissioners issues and concerns of that neighborhood Generally the City informs the NPC of facts and potential results of pending decisions opportunities or other changes The NPC discusses and decides what if any recommendations it would like to make or strategies they would like to develop
These meetings are all open to the public who may attend and offer suggestions about resolving certain matters of interest in the neighborhood Any person who lives or owns property in a Council area or has demonstrable or substantial interest (ie works in) within the defined boundaries of the Council area may request to be considered for membership on their NPC Board
Anyone wanting to join an NPC should give his or her name to the chairperson of the Council Attendance as a potential member is encouraged prior to recommendation by the NPC for membership His or her name is submitted to the City Commission for official appointment
Each NPC has a regularly scheduled meeting date each month Meetings are held in the evenings and run one to two hours in length Questions about Neighborhood Planning Councils meeting locations or membership may be directed to the City of Battle Creek 966-3348
NPC meeting minutes are available online at httpwwwbattlecreekmigovCity_GovernmentBoards_and_CommissionsMinutes__Agendas_and_Notices_Archiveshtm
Neighborhood Planning Council Recent DiscussionsUpcoming Events Regular Meeting DatesTimes
NPC1 ndash Post Franklin
Contact Diana QuiggEmail Dianaquiggyahoocom
Telephone 2699648728
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 4 2014
Community Action Board Room
175 Main Street
1st Thursday at 700 pm
NPC2 ndash North Central
Contact Sam GrayEmail sgray9959gmailcom
Telephone 2692090293
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 8 2014
Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
47 N Washington Avenue
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC3 ndash Central
Contact Gloria MansfieldEmail NA
Telephone 2699652050
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting
New NPC boundaries
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 14 2014
Michigan Tile amp Carpet Community Room
99 E Columbia Avenue
2nd Thursday at 700 pm
NPC4 ndash FremontMcKinleyVerona
Contact John HenninkEmail Neighborhoodpc4gmailcom
Telephone 2699863944
Vice Chair Kaytee FarisEmail kayteefarisgmailcom
Telephone 7343306236
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 20 2014
First Congregational Church - (Inside
Court Yard)
145 Capital Avenue NE
3rd Wednesday at 700 pm
NPC5 ndash Urbandale
Contact Robert WhitfieldEmail lordstrong68comcastnet
Telephone 2692459708
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 11 2014
Christ United Methodist Church
65 N Bedford Road
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC9 ndash Rural Southwest
Contact Linda MorrisEmail lindad49015yahoocom
Telephone 2699793358
bull No meeting in August (unless there is an
issue that requires a special meeting)
bull Guest Presentation Christopher Lussier
or Helen Guzzo CDBG Program
bull Mayor Dave Walters will be signing a
Proclamation declaring September 22
2014 as ldquoKINDNESS DAYrdquo
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 9 2014
Southside Bible Church
4515 Beckley Road
2nd Tuesday at 630 pm
NPC10 ndash WestlakePrairieview
Contact Jeff KotelesEmail kotelesjmichigangov
Telephone 2699637096
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 25 2014
First Assembly of God Church
800 S 24th Street
4th Monday at 700 pm
NPC11 ndash MingesRiverside
Contact Randall ChamplinEmail Randall_Champlinsbcglobalnet
Telephone 2692747093
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting in
September New NPC boundaries
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 24 2014
Riverside Elementary School Library
650 Riverside Drive
4th Wednesday at 700 pm
Public Service Announcement Provided by Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
Neighborhood Planning Council Updates August 7 2014
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2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 3
This 2014 Special Section promoting
the 166th Calhoun County Fair is
provided by these two LOCAL
J-Ad Graphics publications
The advertising in this section makes it possible to share the information about this annual event Show your
appreciation by visiting these sponsoring businesses in the coming year
bullThe Calhoun County Fair celebrates the talents and
achievement of LOCAL PEOPLE and deserves your attendance and applause
On Friday Aug 15 the2014 Calhoun County Fairwill host one of its premiereevents the Large AnimalAuction As in years pastFridays sale will see the par-ticipation of hundreds of buy-ers viewers 4-H membersand livestock exhibitors
Held in the covered arenaorder of sale is beef swinesheep
Large animal auction beginsat 11 am Friday Aug 15
In mid-August CalhounCounty is treated to its annu-al fair For 166 years 4-Hmembers carousel ridersand area neighbors haveturned the fairgrounds into acolorful magical place
Kicking-off the yearly cel-ebration is the CalhounCounty Fair King and QueenContest The fun begins at 1pm Sunday Aug 10 in thegrandstand
The 2013 Fair King and Queen and court Who will be crowned this year
Calhoun CountyFair begins withselection of royalty
SJO motocross comes to the grandstand on Thursday Aug14 at 6 pm Spectators can enjoy motorcycles racing overmounds of dirt providing all the actionthe thrills and spillsof racing
Itrsquos a bird --itrsquos a plane --
itrsquos motocross
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269-781-2245 269-781-4352 or 888-289-5676
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Come out andsupport our 4-H
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We appreciate your businessduring the road construction
The roar of mightyengines thundering hoovesthe shiny Midway and the
sounds of entertainmentcoming from various stageson the grounds are all part of
the fun of the fair Fairgoerslove their annual departurefrom the daily routine andfeel deprived if any of thesethings are missing
Giving all of this meaninghowever are the hundreds of4-H club members for whomthe annual county fair repre-sents the accomplishment ofclearly defined goalsworked toward over many
months During Fair Week 2014
as you watch the 4-Hers atthe fair you will see a spe-cial maturity on their facesone that reflects their know-ing theyrsquove done their best
4-H Creed
I pledge
My Head to clearer thinkingMy Heart to greater loyaltyMy Hands to larger service andMy Health to better livingFor my club my communitymy country and my world
4-H is at the Heart of the fairPage 4 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Hopes the 166th Calhoun CountyFair is a Great Success
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Where Quality amp Service Still Count
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Good Luckhellip4Hers at the
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Each year hundreds ofsubmissions from non-live-stock 4-H clubs aroundCalhoun County are judgedand displayed during theannual county fair
4-H club members workall year learning how to cre-ate projects to submit to thefair - photography horticul-ture sewing knitting foodpreparation - visitors neverknow what theyrsquoll see duringFair Week
Before the fair beginsyouth turn in entry forms tothe fair staff who then trans-mits this information to the
4-H Extension Service whichproduces guidelines for thejudges The Extension officelines up the judges with helpfrom the various 4-H clubsuperintendents
On the first Saturday of thefair all the projects are linedup on tables in the coveredarena where they are judgedEach entry is accompaniedby a records notebook eachmember is required to submitwhich includes a marketingplan for the item
Before judging volunteerswork in the Boys amp GirlsBuilding to measure out the
space for their clubsrsquo boothand prepared the area toreceive the membersrsquo proj-ects
After judging each clubtakes its projects to the Boysamp Girls Building and sets upits booth The booth is thenjudged based on a 4-H clubrsquoschosen theme and skill ofexecution
Projects are on displayduring Fair Week to thedelight of parents grandpar-ents and friends of clubmembers
Lena Yaudes Boys amp GirlsBuilding filled with 4-H projects
4-H display booths in the Boys amp Girls Building are judged for originality and design
The Show of Championsbegins at noon the lastSaturday of fair Aug 16 inthe covered arena 2014 4-Hwinners will show rabbitspoultry cavy horses swinedairy starter calves beefgoats dogs and sheep
Championsto showtheir work
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 5
There are three storiesabout where the first demoli-tion derby was held IslipRaceway (Long Island NewYork) Hales CornerRaceway (Hales CornerWisconsin) and an unnamedtown in Ohio
The first story is that in1958 Larry Mendelsohn a28-year stock car drivernoticed that the most cheer-ing and excitement fromcrowds happened when carscrashed Using this informa-tion held the first demoli-tion derby a few years later atIslip Raceway
The New Jersey track con-tinued to hold demos andbeginning in 1962 was fea-tured on ABCs Wide Worldof Sports almost weekly untilthe mid-lsquo70s Within a fewyears the craze swept thecountry becoming a stapleof nearly every county fair
Another story is that HalesCorner Raceway had demosyears prior to IslipAccording to legend CrazyJim Groh of Milwaukeehad a few too many cars onhis dealership lot So he got afew people to drive them as apromotion Many localsclaim that they had demos inthe lsquo50s but actual proof hasnot been found
The only evidence trackeddown would be back-to-backstories on Happy Days tele-vision episodes 64 65 66These episodes Fonzieloves Pinkie Part 1 2 3show demolition derbies inMilwaukee
The last account is that an
unnamed town in Ohio was ascene of road rage gone wildin the mid-rsquo50s Two carscollided at a busy intersec-tion and both continued tobattle it out drawing a hugecrowd to the scene Thisstory however fails to evenname a town or date andonly gets some credibility
because Ohio is a Mecca fordemolition derbies
All of these stories proba-bly fall in the urban mythcategory There were surelyother demos held around thecountry during the same timeperiod but were not officiallyrecognized(Source Schutte Racing Team)
Endro car racing returns to the Calhoun County Fairgrounds on Wednesday Aug13 The race begins at 7 pm in the grandstand
Page 6 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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The history of the demo derby
Demolition Derby isan Aug 16 highlight
Twisted metal smoke anddestruction are coming to theCalhoun County Fair whenthe Aug 16 DemolitionDerby rolls into town Thisis your best chance to safelywitness the organized chaosof multiple car crashes
With strict rules and regu-lations in place the exhila-rating pandemonium of thederby is very safe for thedrivers making it one of themost unique spectacles inmotorsports
While rules vary from
event to event the typicaldemolition derby consists offive or more drivers compet-ing by deliberately rammingtheir vehicles into one anoth-er The last driver whosevehicle is still operational isthe winner
Enduro cars race to thefairgrounds for second year
Enduro car racing is aninexpensive type of automo-bile racing that takes itsname from endurance rac-ing since it consists of hun-dreds of laps around a desig-nated track
Enduro racing involvesstock-based cars that havehad their interior and side orrear windows removed butare mostly stock mechanical-ly A driver is disqualified ifthe post-race inspection findsthat hisher auto has hadmajor racing enhancements
This type of race is often
divided into two classes big-car and small-car Big-carraces feature full-size carswith larger 6- and 8-cylinderengines while small-carraces feature mid-size to sub-compact 4-cylinder makesand models
The races which are oftenlong ones usually occur atthe amateur level The carsoften take up most of thewidth of the track as theybegin from a standing start Itis common for races to behundreds of laps or morethan 50 miles long
Races rarely are canceledbecause of bad weather Therace is not stopped except foran emergency or if the trackis completely blocked When an auto breaks downthe race is temporarily haltedto move the driver to safetyThe car is left in its positionon the racing surface and itbecomes an obstacle aroundwhich the remaining driversmust maneuver Often thefastest car is not the winnerrather longevity is the key towinning
The bouncing of cars off one another was very popular in the 1950s and remainsso to this day -- especially during Fair Week This yearrsquos event begins at 630 pmSaturday Aug 16
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Peddle Pulls and Racestake place on Saturday Aug16 on the Houston SchoolActivity Pad Registrationbegins at 9 am the check-ered flag drops at 10 am
Peddle yourway to fair funon Aug 16
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 7
The Old Maple GroveChurch located on theCalhoun County Fairgroundswill be filled with music dur-ing Fair Week 2014Originally located in EckfordTownship where it was builtbetween April 1900 andMarch 1901 the buildingwas abandoned and in disre-pair after a new church wasbuilt on the same property inthe early 1980s
By the summer of 2006the original structure wasscheduled for demolition tomake way for a parking lotIn February of that year thecongregation donated theoriginal structure to theCalhoun County Agriculturaland Industrial Society onbehalf of the Old MapleGrove Church PreservationCommittee The purpose ofthe committee was to save
the building and relocate it tothe Calhoun CountyFairgrounds
Hours of fundraisers anddonated labor and supplieshave resulted in a successful-ly preserved church hasadded an additional venuefor events at the fairgroundincluded non-denominalchurch services weddingsan annual Christmas pro-gram and events during FairWeek
The church will be open dur-ing fair week
The schedule isSunday Aug 10 Church service hosted by
the Maple Grove Church630 pm
Monday Aug 11To Be Announced
Tuesday Aug 12Dennis Wintersteen and
the Wayward Wind Band630 pm
Wednesday Aug 13St Joe River Boys
630 pmThursday Aug 14Fredonia Holiness Church
singers with Doug DamonFriday Aug 15Marshall Area Garden
Club Small Standard FlowerShow ldquoA Wedding toRememberrdquo 230- 9 pm
Saturday Aug 16Flower show continues
from 10 am to 9 pm
Congratulations to the 165th
Calhoun County
Fair
Congratulations to the 166th
Calhoun County
Fair
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Old Maple Grove Church will be open during the 2014 Calhoun County Fair
Old Maple Grove Church to befilled with music during Fair Week
Paradekicks-off
166th fairAfter a year of preparation
by youth and adults alike the166th Calhoun County Fairgets underway at noon onSunday Aug 10 with theannual parade Antique carswill take the track along withantique tractors Some partic-ipants will ride horses otherswill have their steeds pull awagon or a cart
Prior to the paradersquos step-ping-off members ofAmerican Legion Post 79will post the colors
Jason P RapeljeFinancial Advisor424 E Michigan Ave Marshall MI 49068269-781-4516
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Page 8 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
The Calhoun County FairBoard recently presented the2014 Volunteer of the YearAward to Bud Moe Bud hasbeen a participant volunteerand supporter of the CalhounCounty Fair for approxi-mately 40 years In 2004 hewas named a lifetime CCAISmember Bud volunteers numeroushours not only during fairweek but also lends a helpinghand throughout the year toensure that any event occur-ring on the fairgrounds runssmoothly
In his early years of volun-teering for the fair Budowned his towing serviceBudrsquos Wrecker ServiceDuring that time Bud madesure his wreckers and crewswere on site for the demoli-tion derby to tow the dis-abled cars off the track Healso would bring in wreckedcars for stunt car acts
Now during Fair WeekBud uses golf carts to helpmobility-impaired patronsget where they need to goWhen not transporting fairvisitors he can be founddelivering supplies to vari-ous vendors
For many years Budserved as a trustee on theCalhoun County Fair Board
On a tractor (Relay forLife tram driver) on a golf-cart (fair time) or on thestreet Bud Moe has the
Calhoun County Fairgrounds on his mind and in his heart
Come to the Calhoun CountyWersquore Proud to be a MAJOR SPONSOR
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Fair fun begins Saturday Aug 9The 2014 Calhoun County Fair begins Saturday Aug 9 That day the Calhoun County
Yesteryears Antique Tractor Club will hold its 19th annual Antique Tractor Pull This crowd-favorite free event takes place in the grandstand For those wanting a closer look at theseantique treasures the club will have a display during the fair
Bud Moe volunteered for the 2014 Relay for Life-Calhoun County East at the fairgrounds
Fair board recognizes Bud Moe
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The Marshall Area GardenClub is partnering with theOld Maple Grove Church tohost ldquoA Wedding ToRemember Small StandardFloral Showrdquo in the churchfrom 230 to 9 pm onFriday Aug 15 and from 10am to 9 pm SaturdayAug 16 Marlene Glotfeltyis the flower show co-chairwith Shirley Clutter Theshow will be judged by twopanels of three judges
There will be 19 exhibitsat the show in both the sanc-tuary of the church and in thebasement social hallDisplays all made fromfresh or dried plant materialswill be judged in three divi-sions Division 1-Horticulture and Division II-Design and Division III-Artistic Crafts Division I Horticulture
Class 1 - AnnualsThree stems Cut speci-
mens 6-18 inches tallClass 2- Perennials and
Biennials Cut specimens 6-18 inches tall
Class 3- Collections Eachcollection must consist of aminimum of five differentcut specimens One stemexhibited in individual con-tainers Each specimen indi-vidually named Spaceallowed for collection is 30 x
24 inchesClass 4- Arboreal (narrow
leaved evergreens)Minimum of 18 inches andno more than 30 inches
Class 5- Bulbs Cormsand Tubers One stem percontainer
Class 6- Hosta FoliageOne stem per container
Division II Design Class 1 - ldquoWith These
Flowersrdquo Designerrsquos choiceof design suitable for achurch farm waterfront orwoodland wedding ceremo-ny Underlay requiredPedestal size to be deter-mined Fresh andor driedplant material Fourexhibits
Class 2- ldquoLove is in theAirrdquo A hanging design Type1 A non-kinetic design to behung A 14-inch wreath ofall fresh andor dried plantmaterial Four exhibits
Class 3 - ldquoHeavenlyFlowers At The Churchrdquo Ahanging design Type 1 Anon-kinetic design to behung at the pew end in thechurch All fresh plant mate-rial Four exhibits
Division III Artistic CraftsClass 1 - ldquoGoing to the
Chapelrdquo Bridal bouquet offresh andor dried plantmaterial to be staged in acontainer for elevation of
bouquet Four exhibitsClass 2- ldquoEverlasting
Loverdquo Wedding slipper dec-orated with all dried plantmaterial Three exhibits
Plants on the MichiganGarden Plant List and theState Conservation List cannot be used unless grown bythe exhibitor and so noted ona 3rdquo x 5rdquo card with the exhib-it
The design classes areopen to other MichiganGarden Club members aswell as Marshall AreaGarden Club members Thehorticulture classes are opento the public
Advanced registration isrequired for all design class-es and for all collections
Judging is Friday Aug 15from 11 am to 130 pmOnly clerks and chairmen arepermitted in the show are atthis time
Vintage wedding gownsfrom the 1950s 1960s and1990s will be included in theshow as well as wedding-themed quilts
ldquoOnce you exhibit youlearn all the things you maynot have already knownabout a certain plant This isthe first time the garden clubhas held a flower show inOld Maple Grove ChurchWe were inspired to have our
show here after I saw one inan old renovated court-houserdquo said Glotfelty
For more information onthe show call 269-781-7897
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 9
Stop in and say ldquoHirdquo
See you at the
166TH CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Visit our special display for new
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Take a drive out to Ceresco and follow the signs forldquoTemptations II Sweet Corn Irsquoll be selling on my frontlawn and can usually deliver quantity buys STOP OUT AND Pick-up the TASTE of SUMMER
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Delivering Fresh Corn Dailyfrom the heart of Fredonia Township
Marshall Area Garden Club to hostflower show at Old Maple Grove Church
AT RIGHT MarshallArea Garden Club mem-ber Marlene Glotfelty leftand Old Maple GroveChurch Committee mem-ber Margaret Taylor dis-cuss the upcoming ldquoAWedding to RememberFlower Showrdquo to be held atthe church Aug 15 16
McDonaldrsquos Restaurantspresents Kidsrsquo Day 2014 onTuesday Aug 12
That day kids can enterthe WIN 985 Frog JumpingContest at 1030 pm
Other highlights of the166th Calhoun County Fair(just for kids) are
Bike Give Aways on theCommunity Stage
bullTuesday Aug 12 1 pmbullSaturday Aug 16 2 pmRegistration for the 2012
Peddle Pulls and Racesbegins at 9 am SaturdayAug 16 Race time is 10am
The 4-H barns offer aplace for kids to see closeup dairy and beef cattlesheep goats horses poultryrabbits and swine
Other exhibits includehorticulture floriculturebaked and canned goodsneedlework creative artsand antiques Judging starts
Saturday Aug 9 and runs through Saturday Aug 16
Page 12 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Mud racing isdown and dirty
Mud bogging (also knownas mud racing mud runningmud drags or mudding) is aform of off-road motorsportpopular in Canada and theUnited States in which thegoal is to drive a vehiclethrough a pit of mud of a setlength
Winners are determined bythe distance traveled throughthe pit However if severalvehicles are able to travel the
entire length the time takento traverse the pit will deter-mine the winner Typicallyvehicles competing are four-wheel drives The motorsport is overseen by sanc-tioning bodies like theAmerican Mud RacingAssociation and theNational Mud RacingOrganization (NMRO) thatoversee each class developand maintain the relationship
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Chuckwagon racing is anequestrian rodeo sport inwhich drivers in a chuck-wagon led by a team of hors-es race around a track
This team event is led by adriver who commands ateam of horses pulling thechuckwagon and is support-ed by two or four outriderseach racing individual thor-oughbred horses that followthe chuckwagon Each race typically involves
three or four teams andbegins with the outridersbreaking camp by tossingtwo tent poles (with four out-riders only) and a barrel rep-resenting a camp stove intothe back of their wagonbefore climbing in them-selves and holding on fordear life as the wagon com-pletes a figure eight aroundtwo barrels before circling arace track
The first wagon to cross
the finish line typically winsalthough various time penal-ties are handed out for infrac-tions such as a barrel beingknocked over a tent pole orstove is not loaded or wagoninterference
The event has become acrowd favorite at theCalhoun County Fair Thisfree event takes place begin-ning at 10 am onWednesday Aug 13 in thegrandstand
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 13
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Chuckwagon racing ridesinto the Calhoun County Fair
Page 16 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Calhoun County Fair is steeped in historyThe Calhoun County fair-
grounds located on CapitalHill is home to Michigansoldest fair and boasts the old-est fair building in the stateFloral Hall
The fairgrounds werefounded in 1848 and featuremore than 45 acres of grassyshaded grounds and pavedstreets One hundred year oldoaks beautiful landscaping a2400-seat grandstand enter-tainment center and campingfacilities help make the fair-grounds an excellent place tocelebrate Michigans oldestcounty fair and other excit-ing events
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day as oneof Michigans foremost agri-cultural attractions Between1839 and 1847 the Fair washeld in various locationsthroughout the county Butin 1848 the fairgrounds inMarshall became the perma-nent home for the CalhounCounty Fair which has beenheld here ever since
Floral Hall the oldestbuilding on the fairgroundsand the oldest fair building inthe state was constructed in1860 in the popular octagon
style of the time The wingswere added at later datesDesigned originally for thedisplay of flowers and farmproduce the building stillplays a major role at thestates oldest county fair
One becomes the ldquooldestcontinually operating fairrdquo inthe state of Michigan bydoing things people enjoyand developing an army ofsupportive and skilled volun-teers
The ldquoheartbeat of theCalhoun County Fairrdquo is itsvolunteer force The fair isan enormous undertakingwith a physical plant with 20different buildings to main-tain and upgrade and at least60 acres to landscape andmow
The fair board looks backwith pride at all the wonder-ful memories attributable tothe ldquofair historyrdquo It also rec-ognizes the enormousresponsibly it owes the com-munity as stewards of thepresent and future genera-tion of fair participants
Presently the CalhounCounty Fairgrounds propertydraws in excess of 100000visitors a year Add to thatthe vendors special events
agricultural and industrialdisplays and you get the realimpact of the association
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day asone of Michigans foremostagricultural attractions
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Michiganrsquos oldest fair building Floral Hall was built in 1861 for the sum of $590 Itfeatures an unusual design consisting of an octagon center rotunda with four rectan-gular wings branching out in each direction
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 17
The 4-H program hastouched and in many casesshaped the lives of thou-sands of Calhoun Countyresidents
4-H got its start nationallyin 1902 in Iowa and Ohioand came to Michigan - toMuskegon and Mason coun-ties - in 1908
Records indicate the first4-H director in CalhounCounty was Charles EAckley who served on atemporary basis in 1917again in 1918 and then on aregular basis from 1921-22Other early temporary direc-tors whose stints overlappedto varying degrees wereLucia Converse FrankDavis Margaret Hutty EdithGabriel and H F Herrod
William C Boman heldthe position from 1922-25E C Sackrider from 1925-28 and Ruth K Sackrider in
1929-30 Alice Osborn Bateswas director from 1931-35prior to the arrival of B EHenry in 1936
Michigans 4-H programbegan with boys corn clubsOver the next 30 years the 4-
H movement gave rise tosheep poultry canning cakebaking and livestock clubsas well These clubs wereeventually linked to theNational CooperativeExtension Service system
which was formed in 1914under the leadership of theU S Department ofAgriculture
To see 4-H in action visitthe 2014 Calhoun CountyFair
Selecting rides that arefun but not too scary ridingsafely and letting the kidsride alone or not are just afew things to think aboutwhen looking forward to the2014 Calhoun County Fair
ldquoCarnival rides inMichigan are held to thehighest safety standards tokeep riders safe while enjoy-ing the roller coasters andwater slidesrdquo saidDepartment of Licensing andRegulatory Affairs (LARA)Deputy Director ShellyEdgerton ldquoWe ask riders todo their part and rememberlsquosafety firstrsquo Read and fol-low all of the ride rules andrestrictions and use all thesafety equipment providedbecause even one injury isone too manyrdquo
Edgerton emphasized thatif your child is too youngtoo small or afraid to ridealone either skip the ridealtogether or make sure yourchild is accompanied by aresponsible adult Kidsbetween the ages of sevenand 12 account for nearly a
third of all ride accidentsParents should make suretheir kids understand saferide behavior
To reduce the chance ofinjury for all ages and stillenjoy the ride LARA offersthese tipsbullRead and obey all postedrules and restrictionsbullFollow all verbal instruc-tions given by ride operatorsor provided by recordedannouncementsbullMake sure the ride is appro-priate for the rider
bullPay attention to rideh e i g h t w e i g h t m e d i c a lrestrictions If you have anypre-existing medical condi-tions check with your doctorbefore riding thrill rides
bullSecurely latch seat beltsshoulder harness and lapbars Hold on to handrailsuse grab bars
bullKeep hands arms legsand feet inside the ride at alltimes Do not ride with handsin the air Secure loose hairclothing and belongings
bullStay in the ldquolocked andloadedrdquo position for theentire ride Never stand upon a ride
bullAdults should never seat achild on their lap unless rideoperators indicate itrsquos safe todo so
bullNever ride when exces-sively tired or while underthe influence of alcohol ordrugs
bullReport any unsafe behav-ior or conditions on a ride to
a ride supervisor or managerimmediately
bullReport injuries to a ridesupervisor They will assistthe injured and report theinjury to LARA
Contact LARA at 517-241-9202 for more informa-tion
Stay safe have funon the carnival rides
History of 4-H programs
Veteransrsquo Dayis Monday
of fair weekOn Monday Aug 11 all veterans of the United States armed
forces will be admitted to the Calhoun County Fair for freeOn behalf of many it is the fair organizersrsquo way of sayingldquothank yourdquo
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2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 19
By Kathy Fisher4-H Program Coordinator
Calhoun County
As the Calhoun CountyFair kicks off next weekhundreds of county 4-Hmembers and volunteers areheaded to the fair to show offtheir projects and skillsWhile the week is the culmi-nation of a year of hard workfor some 4-H offers manyunique opportunities notseen at fair So whetheryoursquore a young person or anadult who has time to give asa volunteer why not join theclub
A program of MichiganState University (MSU)Extension Michigan 4-H isthe largest youth develop-ment program in the stateEach year the program pro-vides more than 200000young people with opportu-nities to explore new inter-ests gain new knowledgeenhance their expertise anddiscover their passion whileteaching valuable life skillsthat prepare youth for thefuture
In Calhoun County 806youth are actively engaged in4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Though tra-ditionally seen as a programfor youth with livestocktoday 4-H has so much moreto offer As a year-roundyouth development programyouth will have the opportu-nity to be engaged in funeducational experiences thathelp them learn valuable lifeskills throughout the entireyear Opportunities for 4-Hrsquoersinclude arts and craftssewing food and nutritiongardening leadership shoot-ing sports livestock andmuch more
No matter what kidschoose all the 4-H projectshelp members learn to exem-plify the four Hrsquos headheart hands and health Theylearn to use their head tomake sound decisions setgoals and stick with them aswell as to develop practical
skills needed to lead a pro-ductive and fulfilling life
Using their heart youthlearn to act with integrity andaccountability and help oth-ers to become their best Their hands are used to putthe needs of their communitybefore their own as theyserve others and they learnabout health by developingskills and knowledge toactively take care of theirminds and bodies
With these skills there isno limit to what youth can dowith 4-H Leadership oppor-tunities within the club offerthem the chance to try outskills while mentoring ayounger member that is newto the group will allow mem-bers to become a teacherthemselves In addition tocounty programs statewide4-H programs such asExploration Days giveyouth the chance to meetother 4-Hrsquoers from aroundthe state and experience whatlife on a college campus islike
Helping to make this pos-sible for 4-Hrsquoers in our owncommunity and across thestate are caring volunteerswho give their time and tal-ents to lend a hand provideguidance and answer lifersquoslittle questions along theway In Calhoun Countymore than 300 volunteersgive their time each yearwith 176 actively involved inmentoring youth through a 4-H club Though the impactof these volunteers is greatthe need for additional 4-Hvolunteers is mounting Witha goal of reaching 20 percentof Michiganrsquos youth through4-H by the year 2020 morevolunteers will be key
If you want to make animpact on the next genera-tion becoming a CalhounCounty 4-H volunteer is oneof the best ways you can dothat You donrsquot have to be aparent or even related to a 4-Hrsquoer to get involved Anyonecan volunteer and itrsquos a greatopportunity to make yourmark on the next generation
Interested volunteers cangive their time in a variety ofways 4-H programs rangefrom animal science tocareer preparation clothingand textiles to science andtechnology or performingarts to youth entrepreneur-ship Whether yoursquove got anhour to give or want to makea year-long commitmenttherersquos a 4-H volunteeropportunity waiting for youLead a club chaperone anevent offer a skills trainingbecome a mentor teach aworkshop or whateverstrikes your interest there isno limit to the ways you canvolunteer your time
Whether you want to helpmake 4-Hersrsquo dreams cometrue as a 4-H volunteer orjoin the club yourself as a 4-H member all of these expe-riences and more can beyours just by joining
Calhoun County 4-H Learn more about how you
can get involved by visiting4hmsuemsuedu or by call-ing me at the CalhounCounty MSU Extensionoffice 269-781-0784
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In Calhoun County 806 youth are actively engaged in 4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Not only at fair time but year-round youth have opportunity toengage in fun educational experiences Pictured here are students in a past sessionof 4-H Albion Creative
Join 4-H and be mentor for tomorrowrsquos leaders
Devin Willis of Homer is one of the hundreds of 4-Hrsquoers who has participated in the annual CalhounCounty Fair Beginning Saturday Aug 9 current clubmembers and volunteers will head to the fairgrounds toshow off their projects and skills CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Congratulations
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Neighborhood Planning Councils (NPCs) are resident-based groups that serve an important and specific purpose in our community The purpose of Neighborhood Planning Councils is to provide a forum to inform and discuss with neighborhood residents and representatives of the City staff and City Commissioners issues and concerns of that neighborhood Generally the City informs the NPC of facts and potential results of pending decisions opportunities or other changes The NPC discusses and decides what if any recommendations it would like to make or strategies they would like to develop
These meetings are all open to the public who may attend and offer suggestions about resolving certain matters of interest in the neighborhood Any person who lives or owns property in a Council area or has demonstrable or substantial interest (ie works in) within the defined boundaries of the Council area may request to be considered for membership on their NPC Board
Anyone wanting to join an NPC should give his or her name to the chairperson of the Council Attendance as a potential member is encouraged prior to recommendation by the NPC for membership His or her name is submitted to the City Commission for official appointment
Each NPC has a regularly scheduled meeting date each month Meetings are held in the evenings and run one to two hours in length Questions about Neighborhood Planning Councils meeting locations or membership may be directed to the City of Battle Creek 966-3348
NPC meeting minutes are available online at httpwwwbattlecreekmigovCity_GovernmentBoards_and_CommissionsMinutes__Agendas_and_Notices_Archiveshtm
Neighborhood Planning Council Recent DiscussionsUpcoming Events Regular Meeting DatesTimes
NPC1 ndash Post Franklin
Contact Diana QuiggEmail Dianaquiggyahoocom
Telephone 2699648728
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 4 2014
Community Action Board Room
175 Main Street
1st Thursday at 700 pm
NPC2 ndash North Central
Contact Sam GrayEmail sgray9959gmailcom
Telephone 2692090293
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 8 2014
Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
47 N Washington Avenue
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC3 ndash Central
Contact Gloria MansfieldEmail NA
Telephone 2699652050
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting
New NPC boundaries
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 14 2014
Michigan Tile amp Carpet Community Room
99 E Columbia Avenue
2nd Thursday at 700 pm
NPC4 ndash FremontMcKinleyVerona
Contact John HenninkEmail Neighborhoodpc4gmailcom
Telephone 2699863944
Vice Chair Kaytee FarisEmail kayteefarisgmailcom
Telephone 7343306236
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 20 2014
First Congregational Church - (Inside
Court Yard)
145 Capital Avenue NE
3rd Wednesday at 700 pm
NPC5 ndash Urbandale
Contact Robert WhitfieldEmail lordstrong68comcastnet
Telephone 2692459708
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 11 2014
Christ United Methodist Church
65 N Bedford Road
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC9 ndash Rural Southwest
Contact Linda MorrisEmail lindad49015yahoocom
Telephone 2699793358
bull No meeting in August (unless there is an
issue that requires a special meeting)
bull Guest Presentation Christopher Lussier
or Helen Guzzo CDBG Program
bull Mayor Dave Walters will be signing a
Proclamation declaring September 22
2014 as ldquoKINDNESS DAYrdquo
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 9 2014
Southside Bible Church
4515 Beckley Road
2nd Tuesday at 630 pm
NPC10 ndash WestlakePrairieview
Contact Jeff KotelesEmail kotelesjmichigangov
Telephone 2699637096
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 25 2014
First Assembly of God Church
800 S 24th Street
4th Monday at 700 pm
NPC11 ndash MingesRiverside
Contact Randall ChamplinEmail Randall_Champlinsbcglobalnet
Telephone 2692747093
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting in
September New NPC boundaries
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 24 2014
Riverside Elementary School Library
650 Riverside Drive
4th Wednesday at 700 pm
Public Service Announcement Provided by Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
Neighborhood Planning Council Updates August 7 2014
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BUYING AND SELLING GRAIN
CalhounCounty FAIRAugust 10th-16th
We appreciate your businessduring the road construction
The roar of mightyengines thundering hoovesthe shiny Midway and the
sounds of entertainmentcoming from various stageson the grounds are all part of
the fun of the fair Fairgoerslove their annual departurefrom the daily routine andfeel deprived if any of thesethings are missing
Giving all of this meaninghowever are the hundreds of4-H club members for whomthe annual county fair repre-sents the accomplishment ofclearly defined goalsworked toward over many
months During Fair Week 2014
as you watch the 4-Hers atthe fair you will see a spe-cial maturity on their facesone that reflects their know-ing theyrsquove done their best
4-H Creed
I pledge
My Head to clearer thinkingMy Heart to greater loyaltyMy Hands to larger service andMy Health to better livingFor my club my communitymy country and my world
4-H is at the Heart of the fairPage 4 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Congratulations to the Fair and4-H Kids for 166 Years
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Good Luckhellip4Hers at the
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Each year hundreds ofsubmissions from non-live-stock 4-H clubs aroundCalhoun County are judgedand displayed during theannual county fair
4-H club members workall year learning how to cre-ate projects to submit to thefair - photography horticul-ture sewing knitting foodpreparation - visitors neverknow what theyrsquoll see duringFair Week
Before the fair beginsyouth turn in entry forms tothe fair staff who then trans-mits this information to the
4-H Extension Service whichproduces guidelines for thejudges The Extension officelines up the judges with helpfrom the various 4-H clubsuperintendents
On the first Saturday of thefair all the projects are linedup on tables in the coveredarena where they are judgedEach entry is accompaniedby a records notebook eachmember is required to submitwhich includes a marketingplan for the item
Before judging volunteerswork in the Boys amp GirlsBuilding to measure out the
space for their clubsrsquo boothand prepared the area toreceive the membersrsquo proj-ects
After judging each clubtakes its projects to the Boysamp Girls Building and sets upits booth The booth is thenjudged based on a 4-H clubrsquoschosen theme and skill ofexecution
Projects are on displayduring Fair Week to thedelight of parents grandpar-ents and friends of clubmembers
Lena Yaudes Boys amp GirlsBuilding filled with 4-H projects
4-H display booths in the Boys amp Girls Building are judged for originality and design
The Show of Championsbegins at noon the lastSaturday of fair Aug 16 inthe covered arena 2014 4-Hwinners will show rabbitspoultry cavy horses swinedairy starter calves beefgoats dogs and sheep
Championsto showtheir work
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 5
There are three storiesabout where the first demoli-tion derby was held IslipRaceway (Long Island NewYork) Hales CornerRaceway (Hales CornerWisconsin) and an unnamedtown in Ohio
The first story is that in1958 Larry Mendelsohn a28-year stock car drivernoticed that the most cheer-ing and excitement fromcrowds happened when carscrashed Using this informa-tion held the first demoli-tion derby a few years later atIslip Raceway
The New Jersey track con-tinued to hold demos andbeginning in 1962 was fea-tured on ABCs Wide Worldof Sports almost weekly untilthe mid-lsquo70s Within a fewyears the craze swept thecountry becoming a stapleof nearly every county fair
Another story is that HalesCorner Raceway had demosyears prior to IslipAccording to legend CrazyJim Groh of Milwaukeehad a few too many cars onhis dealership lot So he got afew people to drive them as apromotion Many localsclaim that they had demos inthe lsquo50s but actual proof hasnot been found
The only evidence trackeddown would be back-to-backstories on Happy Days tele-vision episodes 64 65 66These episodes Fonzieloves Pinkie Part 1 2 3show demolition derbies inMilwaukee
The last account is that an
unnamed town in Ohio was ascene of road rage gone wildin the mid-rsquo50s Two carscollided at a busy intersec-tion and both continued tobattle it out drawing a hugecrowd to the scene Thisstory however fails to evenname a town or date andonly gets some credibility
because Ohio is a Mecca fordemolition derbies
All of these stories proba-bly fall in the urban mythcategory There were surelyother demos held around thecountry during the same timeperiod but were not officiallyrecognized(Source Schutte Racing Team)
Endro car racing returns to the Calhoun County Fairgrounds on Wednesday Aug13 The race begins at 7 pm in the grandstand
Page 6 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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The history of the demo derby
Demolition Derby isan Aug 16 highlight
Twisted metal smoke anddestruction are coming to theCalhoun County Fair whenthe Aug 16 DemolitionDerby rolls into town Thisis your best chance to safelywitness the organized chaosof multiple car crashes
With strict rules and regu-lations in place the exhila-rating pandemonium of thederby is very safe for thedrivers making it one of themost unique spectacles inmotorsports
While rules vary from
event to event the typicaldemolition derby consists offive or more drivers compet-ing by deliberately rammingtheir vehicles into one anoth-er The last driver whosevehicle is still operational isthe winner
Enduro cars race to thefairgrounds for second year
Enduro car racing is aninexpensive type of automo-bile racing that takes itsname from endurance rac-ing since it consists of hun-dreds of laps around a desig-nated track
Enduro racing involvesstock-based cars that havehad their interior and side orrear windows removed butare mostly stock mechanical-ly A driver is disqualified ifthe post-race inspection findsthat hisher auto has hadmajor racing enhancements
This type of race is often
divided into two classes big-car and small-car Big-carraces feature full-size carswith larger 6- and 8-cylinderengines while small-carraces feature mid-size to sub-compact 4-cylinder makesand models
The races which are oftenlong ones usually occur atthe amateur level The carsoften take up most of thewidth of the track as theybegin from a standing start Itis common for races to behundreds of laps or morethan 50 miles long
Races rarely are canceledbecause of bad weather Therace is not stopped except foran emergency or if the trackis completely blocked When an auto breaks downthe race is temporarily haltedto move the driver to safetyThe car is left in its positionon the racing surface and itbecomes an obstacle aroundwhich the remaining driversmust maneuver Often thefastest car is not the winnerrather longevity is the key towinning
The bouncing of cars off one another was very popular in the 1950s and remainsso to this day -- especially during Fair Week This yearrsquos event begins at 630 pmSaturday Aug 16
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Peddle Pulls and Racestake place on Saturday Aug16 on the Houston SchoolActivity Pad Registrationbegins at 9 am the check-ered flag drops at 10 am
Peddle yourway to fair funon Aug 16
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 7
The Old Maple GroveChurch located on theCalhoun County Fairgroundswill be filled with music dur-ing Fair Week 2014Originally located in EckfordTownship where it was builtbetween April 1900 andMarch 1901 the buildingwas abandoned and in disre-pair after a new church wasbuilt on the same property inthe early 1980s
By the summer of 2006the original structure wasscheduled for demolition tomake way for a parking lotIn February of that year thecongregation donated theoriginal structure to theCalhoun County Agriculturaland Industrial Society onbehalf of the Old MapleGrove Church PreservationCommittee The purpose ofthe committee was to save
the building and relocate it tothe Calhoun CountyFairgrounds
Hours of fundraisers anddonated labor and supplieshave resulted in a successful-ly preserved church hasadded an additional venuefor events at the fairgroundincluded non-denominalchurch services weddingsan annual Christmas pro-gram and events during FairWeek
The church will be open dur-ing fair week
The schedule isSunday Aug 10 Church service hosted by
the Maple Grove Church630 pm
Monday Aug 11To Be Announced
Tuesday Aug 12Dennis Wintersteen and
the Wayward Wind Band630 pm
Wednesday Aug 13St Joe River Boys
630 pmThursday Aug 14Fredonia Holiness Church
singers with Doug DamonFriday Aug 15Marshall Area Garden
Club Small Standard FlowerShow ldquoA Wedding toRememberrdquo 230- 9 pm
Saturday Aug 16Flower show continues
from 10 am to 9 pm
Congratulations to the 165th
Calhoun County
Fair
Congratulations to the 166th
Calhoun County
Fair
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Old Maple Grove Church will be open during the 2014 Calhoun County Fair
Old Maple Grove Church to befilled with music during Fair Week
Paradekicks-off
166th fairAfter a year of preparation
by youth and adults alike the166th Calhoun County Fairgets underway at noon onSunday Aug 10 with theannual parade Antique carswill take the track along withantique tractors Some partic-ipants will ride horses otherswill have their steeds pull awagon or a cart
Prior to the paradersquos step-ping-off members ofAmerican Legion Post 79will post the colors
Jason P RapeljeFinancial Advisor424 E Michigan Ave Marshall MI 49068269-781-4516
Scott L Evans AAMSFinancial Advisor207 W Michigan Ave Marshall MI 49068269-781-5305
Page 8 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
The Calhoun County FairBoard recently presented the2014 Volunteer of the YearAward to Bud Moe Bud hasbeen a participant volunteerand supporter of the CalhounCounty Fair for approxi-mately 40 years In 2004 hewas named a lifetime CCAISmember Bud volunteers numeroushours not only during fairweek but also lends a helpinghand throughout the year toensure that any event occur-ring on the fairgrounds runssmoothly
In his early years of volun-teering for the fair Budowned his towing serviceBudrsquos Wrecker ServiceDuring that time Bud madesure his wreckers and crewswere on site for the demoli-tion derby to tow the dis-abled cars off the track Healso would bring in wreckedcars for stunt car acts
Now during Fair WeekBud uses golf carts to helpmobility-impaired patronsget where they need to goWhen not transporting fairvisitors he can be founddelivering supplies to vari-ous vendors
For many years Budserved as a trustee on theCalhoun County Fair Board
On a tractor (Relay forLife tram driver) on a golf-cart (fair time) or on thestreet Bud Moe has the
Calhoun County Fairgrounds on his mind and in his heart
Come to the Calhoun CountyWersquore Proud to be a MAJOR SPONSOR
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Fair fun begins Saturday Aug 9The 2014 Calhoun County Fair begins Saturday Aug 9 That day the Calhoun County
Yesteryears Antique Tractor Club will hold its 19th annual Antique Tractor Pull This crowd-favorite free event takes place in the grandstand For those wanting a closer look at theseantique treasures the club will have a display during the fair
Bud Moe volunteered for the 2014 Relay for Life-Calhoun County East at the fairgrounds
Fair board recognizes Bud Moe
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The Marshall Area GardenClub is partnering with theOld Maple Grove Church tohost ldquoA Wedding ToRemember Small StandardFloral Showrdquo in the churchfrom 230 to 9 pm onFriday Aug 15 and from 10am to 9 pm SaturdayAug 16 Marlene Glotfeltyis the flower show co-chairwith Shirley Clutter Theshow will be judged by twopanels of three judges
There will be 19 exhibitsat the show in both the sanc-tuary of the church and in thebasement social hallDisplays all made fromfresh or dried plant materialswill be judged in three divi-sions Division 1-Horticulture and Division II-Design and Division III-Artistic Crafts Division I Horticulture
Class 1 - AnnualsThree stems Cut speci-
mens 6-18 inches tallClass 2- Perennials and
Biennials Cut specimens 6-18 inches tall
Class 3- Collections Eachcollection must consist of aminimum of five differentcut specimens One stemexhibited in individual con-tainers Each specimen indi-vidually named Spaceallowed for collection is 30 x
24 inchesClass 4- Arboreal (narrow
leaved evergreens)Minimum of 18 inches andno more than 30 inches
Class 5- Bulbs Cormsand Tubers One stem percontainer
Class 6- Hosta FoliageOne stem per container
Division II Design Class 1 - ldquoWith These
Flowersrdquo Designerrsquos choiceof design suitable for achurch farm waterfront orwoodland wedding ceremo-ny Underlay requiredPedestal size to be deter-mined Fresh andor driedplant material Fourexhibits
Class 2- ldquoLove is in theAirrdquo A hanging design Type1 A non-kinetic design to behung A 14-inch wreath ofall fresh andor dried plantmaterial Four exhibits
Class 3 - ldquoHeavenlyFlowers At The Churchrdquo Ahanging design Type 1 Anon-kinetic design to behung at the pew end in thechurch All fresh plant mate-rial Four exhibits
Division III Artistic CraftsClass 1 - ldquoGoing to the
Chapelrdquo Bridal bouquet offresh andor dried plantmaterial to be staged in acontainer for elevation of
bouquet Four exhibitsClass 2- ldquoEverlasting
Loverdquo Wedding slipper dec-orated with all dried plantmaterial Three exhibits
Plants on the MichiganGarden Plant List and theState Conservation List cannot be used unless grown bythe exhibitor and so noted ona 3rdquo x 5rdquo card with the exhib-it
The design classes areopen to other MichiganGarden Club members aswell as Marshall AreaGarden Club members Thehorticulture classes are opento the public
Advanced registration isrequired for all design class-es and for all collections
Judging is Friday Aug 15from 11 am to 130 pmOnly clerks and chairmen arepermitted in the show are atthis time
Vintage wedding gownsfrom the 1950s 1960s and1990s will be included in theshow as well as wedding-themed quilts
ldquoOnce you exhibit youlearn all the things you maynot have already knownabout a certain plant This isthe first time the garden clubhas held a flower show inOld Maple Grove ChurchWe were inspired to have our
show here after I saw one inan old renovated court-houserdquo said Glotfelty
For more information onthe show call 269-781-7897
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 9
Stop in and say ldquoHirdquo
See you at the
166TH CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Visit our special display for new
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Take a drive out to Ceresco and follow the signs forldquoTemptations II Sweet Corn Irsquoll be selling on my frontlawn and can usually deliver quantity buys STOP OUT AND Pick-up the TASTE of SUMMER
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Delivering Fresh Corn Dailyfrom the heart of Fredonia Township
Marshall Area Garden Club to hostflower show at Old Maple Grove Church
AT RIGHT MarshallArea Garden Club mem-ber Marlene Glotfelty leftand Old Maple GroveChurch Committee mem-ber Margaret Taylor dis-cuss the upcoming ldquoAWedding to RememberFlower Showrdquo to be held atthe church Aug 15 16
McDonaldrsquos Restaurantspresents Kidsrsquo Day 2014 onTuesday Aug 12
That day kids can enterthe WIN 985 Frog JumpingContest at 1030 pm
Other highlights of the166th Calhoun County Fair(just for kids) are
Bike Give Aways on theCommunity Stage
bullTuesday Aug 12 1 pmbullSaturday Aug 16 2 pmRegistration for the 2012
Peddle Pulls and Racesbegins at 9 am SaturdayAug 16 Race time is 10am
The 4-H barns offer aplace for kids to see closeup dairy and beef cattlesheep goats horses poultryrabbits and swine
Other exhibits includehorticulture floriculturebaked and canned goodsneedlework creative artsand antiques Judging starts
Saturday Aug 9 and runs through Saturday Aug 16
Page 12 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Mud bogging (also knownas mud racing mud runningmud drags or mudding) is aform of off-road motorsportpopular in Canada and theUnited States in which thegoal is to drive a vehiclethrough a pit of mud of a setlength
Winners are determined bythe distance traveled throughthe pit However if severalvehicles are able to travel the
entire length the time takento traverse the pit will deter-mine the winner Typicallyvehicles competing are four-wheel drives The motorsport is overseen by sanc-tioning bodies like theAmerican Mud RacingAssociation and theNational Mud RacingOrganization (NMRO) thatoversee each class developand maintain the relationship
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Chuckwagon racing is anequestrian rodeo sport inwhich drivers in a chuck-wagon led by a team of hors-es race around a track
This team event is led by adriver who commands ateam of horses pulling thechuckwagon and is support-ed by two or four outriderseach racing individual thor-oughbred horses that followthe chuckwagon Each race typically involves
three or four teams andbegins with the outridersbreaking camp by tossingtwo tent poles (with four out-riders only) and a barrel rep-resenting a camp stove intothe back of their wagonbefore climbing in them-selves and holding on fordear life as the wagon com-pletes a figure eight aroundtwo barrels before circling arace track
The first wagon to cross
the finish line typically winsalthough various time penal-ties are handed out for infrac-tions such as a barrel beingknocked over a tent pole orstove is not loaded or wagoninterference
The event has become acrowd favorite at theCalhoun County Fair Thisfree event takes place begin-ning at 10 am onWednesday Aug 13 in thegrandstand
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 13
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Chuckwagon racing ridesinto the Calhoun County Fair
Page 16 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Calhoun County Fair is steeped in historyThe Calhoun County fair-
grounds located on CapitalHill is home to Michigansoldest fair and boasts the old-est fair building in the stateFloral Hall
The fairgrounds werefounded in 1848 and featuremore than 45 acres of grassyshaded grounds and pavedstreets One hundred year oldoaks beautiful landscaping a2400-seat grandstand enter-tainment center and campingfacilities help make the fair-grounds an excellent place tocelebrate Michigans oldestcounty fair and other excit-ing events
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day as oneof Michigans foremost agri-cultural attractions Between1839 and 1847 the Fair washeld in various locationsthroughout the county Butin 1848 the fairgrounds inMarshall became the perma-nent home for the CalhounCounty Fair which has beenheld here ever since
Floral Hall the oldestbuilding on the fairgroundsand the oldest fair building inthe state was constructed in1860 in the popular octagon
style of the time The wingswere added at later datesDesigned originally for thedisplay of flowers and farmproduce the building stillplays a major role at thestates oldest county fair
One becomes the ldquooldestcontinually operating fairrdquo inthe state of Michigan bydoing things people enjoyand developing an army ofsupportive and skilled volun-teers
The ldquoheartbeat of theCalhoun County Fairrdquo is itsvolunteer force The fair isan enormous undertakingwith a physical plant with 20different buildings to main-tain and upgrade and at least60 acres to landscape andmow
The fair board looks backwith pride at all the wonder-ful memories attributable tothe ldquofair historyrdquo It also rec-ognizes the enormousresponsibly it owes the com-munity as stewards of thepresent and future genera-tion of fair participants
Presently the CalhounCounty Fairgrounds propertydraws in excess of 100000visitors a year Add to thatthe vendors special events
agricultural and industrialdisplays and you get the realimpact of the association
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day asone of Michigans foremostagricultural attractions
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Michiganrsquos oldest fair building Floral Hall was built in 1861 for the sum of $590 Itfeatures an unusual design consisting of an octagon center rotunda with four rectan-gular wings branching out in each direction
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 17
The 4-H program hastouched and in many casesshaped the lives of thou-sands of Calhoun Countyresidents
4-H got its start nationallyin 1902 in Iowa and Ohioand came to Michigan - toMuskegon and Mason coun-ties - in 1908
Records indicate the first4-H director in CalhounCounty was Charles EAckley who served on atemporary basis in 1917again in 1918 and then on aregular basis from 1921-22Other early temporary direc-tors whose stints overlappedto varying degrees wereLucia Converse FrankDavis Margaret Hutty EdithGabriel and H F Herrod
William C Boman heldthe position from 1922-25E C Sackrider from 1925-28 and Ruth K Sackrider in
1929-30 Alice Osborn Bateswas director from 1931-35prior to the arrival of B EHenry in 1936
Michigans 4-H programbegan with boys corn clubsOver the next 30 years the 4-
H movement gave rise tosheep poultry canning cakebaking and livestock clubsas well These clubs wereeventually linked to theNational CooperativeExtension Service system
which was formed in 1914under the leadership of theU S Department ofAgriculture
To see 4-H in action visitthe 2014 Calhoun CountyFair
Selecting rides that arefun but not too scary ridingsafely and letting the kidsride alone or not are just afew things to think aboutwhen looking forward to the2014 Calhoun County Fair
ldquoCarnival rides inMichigan are held to thehighest safety standards tokeep riders safe while enjoy-ing the roller coasters andwater slidesrdquo saidDepartment of Licensing andRegulatory Affairs (LARA)Deputy Director ShellyEdgerton ldquoWe ask riders todo their part and rememberlsquosafety firstrsquo Read and fol-low all of the ride rules andrestrictions and use all thesafety equipment providedbecause even one injury isone too manyrdquo
Edgerton emphasized thatif your child is too youngtoo small or afraid to ridealone either skip the ridealtogether or make sure yourchild is accompanied by aresponsible adult Kidsbetween the ages of sevenand 12 account for nearly a
third of all ride accidentsParents should make suretheir kids understand saferide behavior
To reduce the chance ofinjury for all ages and stillenjoy the ride LARA offersthese tipsbullRead and obey all postedrules and restrictionsbullFollow all verbal instruc-tions given by ride operatorsor provided by recordedannouncementsbullMake sure the ride is appro-priate for the rider
bullPay attention to rideh e i g h t w e i g h t m e d i c a lrestrictions If you have anypre-existing medical condi-tions check with your doctorbefore riding thrill rides
bullSecurely latch seat beltsshoulder harness and lapbars Hold on to handrailsuse grab bars
bullKeep hands arms legsand feet inside the ride at alltimes Do not ride with handsin the air Secure loose hairclothing and belongings
bullStay in the ldquolocked andloadedrdquo position for theentire ride Never stand upon a ride
bullAdults should never seat achild on their lap unless rideoperators indicate itrsquos safe todo so
bullNever ride when exces-sively tired or while underthe influence of alcohol ordrugs
bullReport any unsafe behav-ior or conditions on a ride to
a ride supervisor or managerimmediately
bullReport injuries to a ridesupervisor They will assistthe injured and report theinjury to LARA
Contact LARA at 517-241-9202 for more informa-tion
Stay safe have funon the carnival rides
History of 4-H programs
Veteransrsquo Dayis Monday
of fair weekOn Monday Aug 11 all veterans of the United States armed
forces will be admitted to the Calhoun County Fair for freeOn behalf of many it is the fair organizersrsquo way of sayingldquothank yourdquo
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2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 19
By Kathy Fisher4-H Program Coordinator
Calhoun County
As the Calhoun CountyFair kicks off next weekhundreds of county 4-Hmembers and volunteers areheaded to the fair to show offtheir projects and skillsWhile the week is the culmi-nation of a year of hard workfor some 4-H offers manyunique opportunities notseen at fair So whetheryoursquore a young person or anadult who has time to give asa volunteer why not join theclub
A program of MichiganState University (MSU)Extension Michigan 4-H isthe largest youth develop-ment program in the stateEach year the program pro-vides more than 200000young people with opportu-nities to explore new inter-ests gain new knowledgeenhance their expertise anddiscover their passion whileteaching valuable life skillsthat prepare youth for thefuture
In Calhoun County 806youth are actively engaged in4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Though tra-ditionally seen as a programfor youth with livestocktoday 4-H has so much moreto offer As a year-roundyouth development programyouth will have the opportu-nity to be engaged in funeducational experiences thathelp them learn valuable lifeskills throughout the entireyear Opportunities for 4-Hrsquoersinclude arts and craftssewing food and nutritiongardening leadership shoot-ing sports livestock andmuch more
No matter what kidschoose all the 4-H projectshelp members learn to exem-plify the four Hrsquos headheart hands and health Theylearn to use their head tomake sound decisions setgoals and stick with them aswell as to develop practical
skills needed to lead a pro-ductive and fulfilling life
Using their heart youthlearn to act with integrity andaccountability and help oth-ers to become their best Their hands are used to putthe needs of their communitybefore their own as theyserve others and they learnabout health by developingskills and knowledge toactively take care of theirminds and bodies
With these skills there isno limit to what youth can dowith 4-H Leadership oppor-tunities within the club offerthem the chance to try outskills while mentoring ayounger member that is newto the group will allow mem-bers to become a teacherthemselves In addition tocounty programs statewide4-H programs such asExploration Days giveyouth the chance to meetother 4-Hrsquoers from aroundthe state and experience whatlife on a college campus islike
Helping to make this pos-sible for 4-Hrsquoers in our owncommunity and across thestate are caring volunteerswho give their time and tal-ents to lend a hand provideguidance and answer lifersquoslittle questions along theway In Calhoun Countymore than 300 volunteersgive their time each yearwith 176 actively involved inmentoring youth through a 4-H club Though the impactof these volunteers is greatthe need for additional 4-Hvolunteers is mounting Witha goal of reaching 20 percentof Michiganrsquos youth through4-H by the year 2020 morevolunteers will be key
If you want to make animpact on the next genera-tion becoming a CalhounCounty 4-H volunteer is oneof the best ways you can dothat You donrsquot have to be aparent or even related to a 4-Hrsquoer to get involved Anyonecan volunteer and itrsquos a greatopportunity to make yourmark on the next generation
Interested volunteers cangive their time in a variety ofways 4-H programs rangefrom animal science tocareer preparation clothingand textiles to science andtechnology or performingarts to youth entrepreneur-ship Whether yoursquove got anhour to give or want to makea year-long commitmenttherersquos a 4-H volunteeropportunity waiting for youLead a club chaperone anevent offer a skills trainingbecome a mentor teach aworkshop or whateverstrikes your interest there isno limit to the ways you canvolunteer your time
Whether you want to helpmake 4-Hersrsquo dreams cometrue as a 4-H volunteer orjoin the club yourself as a 4-H member all of these expe-riences and more can beyours just by joining
Calhoun County 4-H Learn more about how you
can get involved by visiting4hmsuemsuedu or by call-ing me at the CalhounCounty MSU Extensionoffice 269-781-0784
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In Calhoun County 806 youth are actively engaged in 4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Not only at fair time but year-round youth have opportunity toengage in fun educational experiences Pictured here are students in a past sessionof 4-H Albion Creative
Join 4-H and be mentor for tomorrowrsquos leaders
Devin Willis of Homer is one of the hundreds of 4-Hrsquoers who has participated in the annual CalhounCounty Fair Beginning Saturday Aug 9 current clubmembers and volunteers will head to the fairgrounds toshow off their projects and skills CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Congratulations
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Neighborhood Planning Councils (NPCs) are resident-based groups that serve an important and specific purpose in our community The purpose of Neighborhood Planning Councils is to provide a forum to inform and discuss with neighborhood residents and representatives of the City staff and City Commissioners issues and concerns of that neighborhood Generally the City informs the NPC of facts and potential results of pending decisions opportunities or other changes The NPC discusses and decides what if any recommendations it would like to make or strategies they would like to develop
These meetings are all open to the public who may attend and offer suggestions about resolving certain matters of interest in the neighborhood Any person who lives or owns property in a Council area or has demonstrable or substantial interest (ie works in) within the defined boundaries of the Council area may request to be considered for membership on their NPC Board
Anyone wanting to join an NPC should give his or her name to the chairperson of the Council Attendance as a potential member is encouraged prior to recommendation by the NPC for membership His or her name is submitted to the City Commission for official appointment
Each NPC has a regularly scheduled meeting date each month Meetings are held in the evenings and run one to two hours in length Questions about Neighborhood Planning Councils meeting locations or membership may be directed to the City of Battle Creek 966-3348
NPC meeting minutes are available online at httpwwwbattlecreekmigovCity_GovernmentBoards_and_CommissionsMinutes__Agendas_and_Notices_Archiveshtm
Neighborhood Planning Council Recent DiscussionsUpcoming Events Regular Meeting DatesTimes
NPC1 ndash Post Franklin
Contact Diana QuiggEmail Dianaquiggyahoocom
Telephone 2699648728
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 4 2014
Community Action Board Room
175 Main Street
1st Thursday at 700 pm
NPC2 ndash North Central
Contact Sam GrayEmail sgray9959gmailcom
Telephone 2692090293
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 8 2014
Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
47 N Washington Avenue
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC3 ndash Central
Contact Gloria MansfieldEmail NA
Telephone 2699652050
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting
New NPC boundaries
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 14 2014
Michigan Tile amp Carpet Community Room
99 E Columbia Avenue
2nd Thursday at 700 pm
NPC4 ndash FremontMcKinleyVerona
Contact John HenninkEmail Neighborhoodpc4gmailcom
Telephone 2699863944
Vice Chair Kaytee FarisEmail kayteefarisgmailcom
Telephone 7343306236
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 20 2014
First Congregational Church - (Inside
Court Yard)
145 Capital Avenue NE
3rd Wednesday at 700 pm
NPC5 ndash Urbandale
Contact Robert WhitfieldEmail lordstrong68comcastnet
Telephone 2692459708
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 11 2014
Christ United Methodist Church
65 N Bedford Road
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC9 ndash Rural Southwest
Contact Linda MorrisEmail lindad49015yahoocom
Telephone 2699793358
bull No meeting in August (unless there is an
issue that requires a special meeting)
bull Guest Presentation Christopher Lussier
or Helen Guzzo CDBG Program
bull Mayor Dave Walters will be signing a
Proclamation declaring September 22
2014 as ldquoKINDNESS DAYrdquo
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 9 2014
Southside Bible Church
4515 Beckley Road
2nd Tuesday at 630 pm
NPC10 ndash WestlakePrairieview
Contact Jeff KotelesEmail kotelesjmichigangov
Telephone 2699637096
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 25 2014
First Assembly of God Church
800 S 24th Street
4th Monday at 700 pm
NPC11 ndash MingesRiverside
Contact Randall ChamplinEmail Randall_Champlinsbcglobalnet
Telephone 2692747093
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting in
September New NPC boundaries
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 24 2014
Riverside Elementary School Library
650 Riverside Drive
4th Wednesday at 700 pm
Public Service Announcement Provided by Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
Neighborhood Planning Council Updates August 7 2014
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164th Calhoun County Fair
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Each year hundreds ofsubmissions from non-live-stock 4-H clubs aroundCalhoun County are judgedand displayed during theannual county fair
4-H club members workall year learning how to cre-ate projects to submit to thefair - photography horticul-ture sewing knitting foodpreparation - visitors neverknow what theyrsquoll see duringFair Week
Before the fair beginsyouth turn in entry forms tothe fair staff who then trans-mits this information to the
4-H Extension Service whichproduces guidelines for thejudges The Extension officelines up the judges with helpfrom the various 4-H clubsuperintendents
On the first Saturday of thefair all the projects are linedup on tables in the coveredarena where they are judgedEach entry is accompaniedby a records notebook eachmember is required to submitwhich includes a marketingplan for the item
Before judging volunteerswork in the Boys amp GirlsBuilding to measure out the
space for their clubsrsquo boothand prepared the area toreceive the membersrsquo proj-ects
After judging each clubtakes its projects to the Boysamp Girls Building and sets upits booth The booth is thenjudged based on a 4-H clubrsquoschosen theme and skill ofexecution
Projects are on displayduring Fair Week to thedelight of parents grandpar-ents and friends of clubmembers
Lena Yaudes Boys amp GirlsBuilding filled with 4-H projects
4-H display booths in the Boys amp Girls Building are judged for originality and design
The Show of Championsbegins at noon the lastSaturday of fair Aug 16 inthe covered arena 2014 4-Hwinners will show rabbitspoultry cavy horses swinedairy starter calves beefgoats dogs and sheep
Championsto showtheir work
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 5
There are three storiesabout where the first demoli-tion derby was held IslipRaceway (Long Island NewYork) Hales CornerRaceway (Hales CornerWisconsin) and an unnamedtown in Ohio
The first story is that in1958 Larry Mendelsohn a28-year stock car drivernoticed that the most cheer-ing and excitement fromcrowds happened when carscrashed Using this informa-tion held the first demoli-tion derby a few years later atIslip Raceway
The New Jersey track con-tinued to hold demos andbeginning in 1962 was fea-tured on ABCs Wide Worldof Sports almost weekly untilthe mid-lsquo70s Within a fewyears the craze swept thecountry becoming a stapleof nearly every county fair
Another story is that HalesCorner Raceway had demosyears prior to IslipAccording to legend CrazyJim Groh of Milwaukeehad a few too many cars onhis dealership lot So he got afew people to drive them as apromotion Many localsclaim that they had demos inthe lsquo50s but actual proof hasnot been found
The only evidence trackeddown would be back-to-backstories on Happy Days tele-vision episodes 64 65 66These episodes Fonzieloves Pinkie Part 1 2 3show demolition derbies inMilwaukee
The last account is that an
unnamed town in Ohio was ascene of road rage gone wildin the mid-rsquo50s Two carscollided at a busy intersec-tion and both continued tobattle it out drawing a hugecrowd to the scene Thisstory however fails to evenname a town or date andonly gets some credibility
because Ohio is a Mecca fordemolition derbies
All of these stories proba-bly fall in the urban mythcategory There were surelyother demos held around thecountry during the same timeperiod but were not officiallyrecognized(Source Schutte Racing Team)
Endro car racing returns to the Calhoun County Fairgrounds on Wednesday Aug13 The race begins at 7 pm in the grandstand
Page 6 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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The history of the demo derby
Demolition Derby isan Aug 16 highlight
Twisted metal smoke anddestruction are coming to theCalhoun County Fair whenthe Aug 16 DemolitionDerby rolls into town Thisis your best chance to safelywitness the organized chaosof multiple car crashes
With strict rules and regu-lations in place the exhila-rating pandemonium of thederby is very safe for thedrivers making it one of themost unique spectacles inmotorsports
While rules vary from
event to event the typicaldemolition derby consists offive or more drivers compet-ing by deliberately rammingtheir vehicles into one anoth-er The last driver whosevehicle is still operational isthe winner
Enduro cars race to thefairgrounds for second year
Enduro car racing is aninexpensive type of automo-bile racing that takes itsname from endurance rac-ing since it consists of hun-dreds of laps around a desig-nated track
Enduro racing involvesstock-based cars that havehad their interior and side orrear windows removed butare mostly stock mechanical-ly A driver is disqualified ifthe post-race inspection findsthat hisher auto has hadmajor racing enhancements
This type of race is often
divided into two classes big-car and small-car Big-carraces feature full-size carswith larger 6- and 8-cylinderengines while small-carraces feature mid-size to sub-compact 4-cylinder makesand models
The races which are oftenlong ones usually occur atthe amateur level The carsoften take up most of thewidth of the track as theybegin from a standing start Itis common for races to behundreds of laps or morethan 50 miles long
Races rarely are canceledbecause of bad weather Therace is not stopped except foran emergency or if the trackis completely blocked When an auto breaks downthe race is temporarily haltedto move the driver to safetyThe car is left in its positionon the racing surface and itbecomes an obstacle aroundwhich the remaining driversmust maneuver Often thefastest car is not the winnerrather longevity is the key towinning
The bouncing of cars off one another was very popular in the 1950s and remainsso to this day -- especially during Fair Week This yearrsquos event begins at 630 pmSaturday Aug 16
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Peddle Pulls and Racestake place on Saturday Aug16 on the Houston SchoolActivity Pad Registrationbegins at 9 am the check-ered flag drops at 10 am
Peddle yourway to fair funon Aug 16
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 7
The Old Maple GroveChurch located on theCalhoun County Fairgroundswill be filled with music dur-ing Fair Week 2014Originally located in EckfordTownship where it was builtbetween April 1900 andMarch 1901 the buildingwas abandoned and in disre-pair after a new church wasbuilt on the same property inthe early 1980s
By the summer of 2006the original structure wasscheduled for demolition tomake way for a parking lotIn February of that year thecongregation donated theoriginal structure to theCalhoun County Agriculturaland Industrial Society onbehalf of the Old MapleGrove Church PreservationCommittee The purpose ofthe committee was to save
the building and relocate it tothe Calhoun CountyFairgrounds
Hours of fundraisers anddonated labor and supplieshave resulted in a successful-ly preserved church hasadded an additional venuefor events at the fairgroundincluded non-denominalchurch services weddingsan annual Christmas pro-gram and events during FairWeek
The church will be open dur-ing fair week
The schedule isSunday Aug 10 Church service hosted by
the Maple Grove Church630 pm
Monday Aug 11To Be Announced
Tuesday Aug 12Dennis Wintersteen and
the Wayward Wind Band630 pm
Wednesday Aug 13St Joe River Boys
630 pmThursday Aug 14Fredonia Holiness Church
singers with Doug DamonFriday Aug 15Marshall Area Garden
Club Small Standard FlowerShow ldquoA Wedding toRememberrdquo 230- 9 pm
Saturday Aug 16Flower show continues
from 10 am to 9 pm
Congratulations to the 165th
Calhoun County
Fair
Congratulations to the 166th
Calhoun County
Fair
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Old Maple Grove Church will be open during the 2014 Calhoun County Fair
Old Maple Grove Church to befilled with music during Fair Week
Paradekicks-off
166th fairAfter a year of preparation
by youth and adults alike the166th Calhoun County Fairgets underway at noon onSunday Aug 10 with theannual parade Antique carswill take the track along withantique tractors Some partic-ipants will ride horses otherswill have their steeds pull awagon or a cart
Prior to the paradersquos step-ping-off members ofAmerican Legion Post 79will post the colors
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Page 8 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
The Calhoun County FairBoard recently presented the2014 Volunteer of the YearAward to Bud Moe Bud hasbeen a participant volunteerand supporter of the CalhounCounty Fair for approxi-mately 40 years In 2004 hewas named a lifetime CCAISmember Bud volunteers numeroushours not only during fairweek but also lends a helpinghand throughout the year toensure that any event occur-ring on the fairgrounds runssmoothly
In his early years of volun-teering for the fair Budowned his towing serviceBudrsquos Wrecker ServiceDuring that time Bud madesure his wreckers and crewswere on site for the demoli-tion derby to tow the dis-abled cars off the track Healso would bring in wreckedcars for stunt car acts
Now during Fair WeekBud uses golf carts to helpmobility-impaired patronsget where they need to goWhen not transporting fairvisitors he can be founddelivering supplies to vari-ous vendors
For many years Budserved as a trustee on theCalhoun County Fair Board
On a tractor (Relay forLife tram driver) on a golf-cart (fair time) or on thestreet Bud Moe has the
Calhoun County Fairgrounds on his mind and in his heart
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Fair fun begins Saturday Aug 9The 2014 Calhoun County Fair begins Saturday Aug 9 That day the Calhoun County
Yesteryears Antique Tractor Club will hold its 19th annual Antique Tractor Pull This crowd-favorite free event takes place in the grandstand For those wanting a closer look at theseantique treasures the club will have a display during the fair
Bud Moe volunteered for the 2014 Relay for Life-Calhoun County East at the fairgrounds
Fair board recognizes Bud Moe
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The Marshall Area GardenClub is partnering with theOld Maple Grove Church tohost ldquoA Wedding ToRemember Small StandardFloral Showrdquo in the churchfrom 230 to 9 pm onFriday Aug 15 and from 10am to 9 pm SaturdayAug 16 Marlene Glotfeltyis the flower show co-chairwith Shirley Clutter Theshow will be judged by twopanels of three judges
There will be 19 exhibitsat the show in both the sanc-tuary of the church and in thebasement social hallDisplays all made fromfresh or dried plant materialswill be judged in three divi-sions Division 1-Horticulture and Division II-Design and Division III-Artistic Crafts Division I Horticulture
Class 1 - AnnualsThree stems Cut speci-
mens 6-18 inches tallClass 2- Perennials and
Biennials Cut specimens 6-18 inches tall
Class 3- Collections Eachcollection must consist of aminimum of five differentcut specimens One stemexhibited in individual con-tainers Each specimen indi-vidually named Spaceallowed for collection is 30 x
24 inchesClass 4- Arboreal (narrow
leaved evergreens)Minimum of 18 inches andno more than 30 inches
Class 5- Bulbs Cormsand Tubers One stem percontainer
Class 6- Hosta FoliageOne stem per container
Division II Design Class 1 - ldquoWith These
Flowersrdquo Designerrsquos choiceof design suitable for achurch farm waterfront orwoodland wedding ceremo-ny Underlay requiredPedestal size to be deter-mined Fresh andor driedplant material Fourexhibits
Class 2- ldquoLove is in theAirrdquo A hanging design Type1 A non-kinetic design to behung A 14-inch wreath ofall fresh andor dried plantmaterial Four exhibits
Class 3 - ldquoHeavenlyFlowers At The Churchrdquo Ahanging design Type 1 Anon-kinetic design to behung at the pew end in thechurch All fresh plant mate-rial Four exhibits
Division III Artistic CraftsClass 1 - ldquoGoing to the
Chapelrdquo Bridal bouquet offresh andor dried plantmaterial to be staged in acontainer for elevation of
bouquet Four exhibitsClass 2- ldquoEverlasting
Loverdquo Wedding slipper dec-orated with all dried plantmaterial Three exhibits
Plants on the MichiganGarden Plant List and theState Conservation List cannot be used unless grown bythe exhibitor and so noted ona 3rdquo x 5rdquo card with the exhib-it
The design classes areopen to other MichiganGarden Club members aswell as Marshall AreaGarden Club members Thehorticulture classes are opento the public
Advanced registration isrequired for all design class-es and for all collections
Judging is Friday Aug 15from 11 am to 130 pmOnly clerks and chairmen arepermitted in the show are atthis time
Vintage wedding gownsfrom the 1950s 1960s and1990s will be included in theshow as well as wedding-themed quilts
ldquoOnce you exhibit youlearn all the things you maynot have already knownabout a certain plant This isthe first time the garden clubhas held a flower show inOld Maple Grove ChurchWe were inspired to have our
show here after I saw one inan old renovated court-houserdquo said Glotfelty
For more information onthe show call 269-781-7897
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 9
Stop in and say ldquoHirdquo
See you at the
166TH CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Visit our special display for new
and used vehicles - all with
SPECTACULAR ldquoFAIRrdquo PRICING
Take a drive out to Ceresco and follow the signs forldquoTemptations II Sweet Corn Irsquoll be selling on my frontlawn and can usually deliver quantity buys STOP OUT AND Pick-up the TASTE of SUMMER
Mark Reincke 10101 13 Mile Rd781-2432
We also will be selling freshly picked corn at Oertherrsquos
Delivering Fresh Corn Dailyfrom the heart of Fredonia Township
Marshall Area Garden Club to hostflower show at Old Maple Grove Church
AT RIGHT MarshallArea Garden Club mem-ber Marlene Glotfelty leftand Old Maple GroveChurch Committee mem-ber Margaret Taylor dis-cuss the upcoming ldquoAWedding to RememberFlower Showrdquo to be held atthe church Aug 15 16
McDonaldrsquos Restaurantspresents Kidsrsquo Day 2014 onTuesday Aug 12
That day kids can enterthe WIN 985 Frog JumpingContest at 1030 pm
Other highlights of the166th Calhoun County Fair(just for kids) are
Bike Give Aways on theCommunity Stage
bullTuesday Aug 12 1 pmbullSaturday Aug 16 2 pmRegistration for the 2012
Peddle Pulls and Racesbegins at 9 am SaturdayAug 16 Race time is 10am
The 4-H barns offer aplace for kids to see closeup dairy and beef cattlesheep goats horses poultryrabbits and swine
Other exhibits includehorticulture floriculturebaked and canned goodsneedlework creative artsand antiques Judging starts
Saturday Aug 9 and runs through Saturday Aug 16
Page 12 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Mud racing isdown and dirty
Mud bogging (also knownas mud racing mud runningmud drags or mudding) is aform of off-road motorsportpopular in Canada and theUnited States in which thegoal is to drive a vehiclethrough a pit of mud of a setlength
Winners are determined bythe distance traveled throughthe pit However if severalvehicles are able to travel the
entire length the time takento traverse the pit will deter-mine the winner Typicallyvehicles competing are four-wheel drives The motorsport is overseen by sanc-tioning bodies like theAmerican Mud RacingAssociation and theNational Mud RacingOrganization (NMRO) thatoversee each class developand maintain the relationship
The West Michigan Mud Runs begin at 630 pm Friday Aug 15 in the grandstand
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Chuckwagon racing is anequestrian rodeo sport inwhich drivers in a chuck-wagon led by a team of hors-es race around a track
This team event is led by adriver who commands ateam of horses pulling thechuckwagon and is support-ed by two or four outriderseach racing individual thor-oughbred horses that followthe chuckwagon Each race typically involves
three or four teams andbegins with the outridersbreaking camp by tossingtwo tent poles (with four out-riders only) and a barrel rep-resenting a camp stove intothe back of their wagonbefore climbing in them-selves and holding on fordear life as the wagon com-pletes a figure eight aroundtwo barrels before circling arace track
The first wagon to cross
the finish line typically winsalthough various time penal-ties are handed out for infrac-tions such as a barrel beingknocked over a tent pole orstove is not loaded or wagoninterference
The event has become acrowd favorite at theCalhoun County Fair Thisfree event takes place begin-ning at 10 am onWednesday Aug 13 in thegrandstand
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 13
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Chuckwagon racing ridesinto the Calhoun County Fair
Page 16 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Calhoun County Fair is steeped in historyThe Calhoun County fair-
grounds located on CapitalHill is home to Michigansoldest fair and boasts the old-est fair building in the stateFloral Hall
The fairgrounds werefounded in 1848 and featuremore than 45 acres of grassyshaded grounds and pavedstreets One hundred year oldoaks beautiful landscaping a2400-seat grandstand enter-tainment center and campingfacilities help make the fair-grounds an excellent place tocelebrate Michigans oldestcounty fair and other excit-ing events
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day as oneof Michigans foremost agri-cultural attractions Between1839 and 1847 the Fair washeld in various locationsthroughout the county Butin 1848 the fairgrounds inMarshall became the perma-nent home for the CalhounCounty Fair which has beenheld here ever since
Floral Hall the oldestbuilding on the fairgroundsand the oldest fair building inthe state was constructed in1860 in the popular octagon
style of the time The wingswere added at later datesDesigned originally for thedisplay of flowers and farmproduce the building stillplays a major role at thestates oldest county fair
One becomes the ldquooldestcontinually operating fairrdquo inthe state of Michigan bydoing things people enjoyand developing an army ofsupportive and skilled volun-teers
The ldquoheartbeat of theCalhoun County Fairrdquo is itsvolunteer force The fair isan enormous undertakingwith a physical plant with 20different buildings to main-tain and upgrade and at least60 acres to landscape andmow
The fair board looks backwith pride at all the wonder-ful memories attributable tothe ldquofair historyrdquo It also rec-ognizes the enormousresponsibly it owes the com-munity as stewards of thepresent and future genera-tion of fair participants
Presently the CalhounCounty Fairgrounds propertydraws in excess of 100000visitors a year Add to thatthe vendors special events
agricultural and industrialdisplays and you get the realimpact of the association
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day asone of Michigans foremostagricultural attractions
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2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 17
The 4-H program hastouched and in many casesshaped the lives of thou-sands of Calhoun Countyresidents
4-H got its start nationallyin 1902 in Iowa and Ohioand came to Michigan - toMuskegon and Mason coun-ties - in 1908
Records indicate the first4-H director in CalhounCounty was Charles EAckley who served on atemporary basis in 1917again in 1918 and then on aregular basis from 1921-22Other early temporary direc-tors whose stints overlappedto varying degrees wereLucia Converse FrankDavis Margaret Hutty EdithGabriel and H F Herrod
William C Boman heldthe position from 1922-25E C Sackrider from 1925-28 and Ruth K Sackrider in
1929-30 Alice Osborn Bateswas director from 1931-35prior to the arrival of B EHenry in 1936
Michigans 4-H programbegan with boys corn clubsOver the next 30 years the 4-
H movement gave rise tosheep poultry canning cakebaking and livestock clubsas well These clubs wereeventually linked to theNational CooperativeExtension Service system
which was formed in 1914under the leadership of theU S Department ofAgriculture
To see 4-H in action visitthe 2014 Calhoun CountyFair
Selecting rides that arefun but not too scary ridingsafely and letting the kidsride alone or not are just afew things to think aboutwhen looking forward to the2014 Calhoun County Fair
ldquoCarnival rides inMichigan are held to thehighest safety standards tokeep riders safe while enjoy-ing the roller coasters andwater slidesrdquo saidDepartment of Licensing andRegulatory Affairs (LARA)Deputy Director ShellyEdgerton ldquoWe ask riders todo their part and rememberlsquosafety firstrsquo Read and fol-low all of the ride rules andrestrictions and use all thesafety equipment providedbecause even one injury isone too manyrdquo
Edgerton emphasized thatif your child is too youngtoo small or afraid to ridealone either skip the ridealtogether or make sure yourchild is accompanied by aresponsible adult Kidsbetween the ages of sevenand 12 account for nearly a
third of all ride accidentsParents should make suretheir kids understand saferide behavior
To reduce the chance ofinjury for all ages and stillenjoy the ride LARA offersthese tipsbullRead and obey all postedrules and restrictionsbullFollow all verbal instruc-tions given by ride operatorsor provided by recordedannouncementsbullMake sure the ride is appro-priate for the rider
bullPay attention to rideh e i g h t w e i g h t m e d i c a lrestrictions If you have anypre-existing medical condi-tions check with your doctorbefore riding thrill rides
bullSecurely latch seat beltsshoulder harness and lapbars Hold on to handrailsuse grab bars
bullKeep hands arms legsand feet inside the ride at alltimes Do not ride with handsin the air Secure loose hairclothing and belongings
bullStay in the ldquolocked andloadedrdquo position for theentire ride Never stand upon a ride
bullAdults should never seat achild on their lap unless rideoperators indicate itrsquos safe todo so
bullNever ride when exces-sively tired or while underthe influence of alcohol ordrugs
bullReport any unsafe behav-ior or conditions on a ride to
a ride supervisor or managerimmediately
bullReport injuries to a ridesupervisor They will assistthe injured and report theinjury to LARA
Contact LARA at 517-241-9202 for more informa-tion
Stay safe have funon the carnival rides
History of 4-H programs
Veteransrsquo Dayis Monday
of fair weekOn Monday Aug 11 all veterans of the United States armed
forces will be admitted to the Calhoun County Fair for freeOn behalf of many it is the fair organizersrsquo way of sayingldquothank yourdquo
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2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 19
By Kathy Fisher4-H Program Coordinator
Calhoun County
As the Calhoun CountyFair kicks off next weekhundreds of county 4-Hmembers and volunteers areheaded to the fair to show offtheir projects and skillsWhile the week is the culmi-nation of a year of hard workfor some 4-H offers manyunique opportunities notseen at fair So whetheryoursquore a young person or anadult who has time to give asa volunteer why not join theclub
A program of MichiganState University (MSU)Extension Michigan 4-H isthe largest youth develop-ment program in the stateEach year the program pro-vides more than 200000young people with opportu-nities to explore new inter-ests gain new knowledgeenhance their expertise anddiscover their passion whileteaching valuable life skillsthat prepare youth for thefuture
In Calhoun County 806youth are actively engaged in4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Though tra-ditionally seen as a programfor youth with livestocktoday 4-H has so much moreto offer As a year-roundyouth development programyouth will have the opportu-nity to be engaged in funeducational experiences thathelp them learn valuable lifeskills throughout the entireyear Opportunities for 4-Hrsquoersinclude arts and craftssewing food and nutritiongardening leadership shoot-ing sports livestock andmuch more
No matter what kidschoose all the 4-H projectshelp members learn to exem-plify the four Hrsquos headheart hands and health Theylearn to use their head tomake sound decisions setgoals and stick with them aswell as to develop practical
skills needed to lead a pro-ductive and fulfilling life
Using their heart youthlearn to act with integrity andaccountability and help oth-ers to become their best Their hands are used to putthe needs of their communitybefore their own as theyserve others and they learnabout health by developingskills and knowledge toactively take care of theirminds and bodies
With these skills there isno limit to what youth can dowith 4-H Leadership oppor-tunities within the club offerthem the chance to try outskills while mentoring ayounger member that is newto the group will allow mem-bers to become a teacherthemselves In addition tocounty programs statewide4-H programs such asExploration Days giveyouth the chance to meetother 4-Hrsquoers from aroundthe state and experience whatlife on a college campus islike
Helping to make this pos-sible for 4-Hrsquoers in our owncommunity and across thestate are caring volunteerswho give their time and tal-ents to lend a hand provideguidance and answer lifersquoslittle questions along theway In Calhoun Countymore than 300 volunteersgive their time each yearwith 176 actively involved inmentoring youth through a 4-H club Though the impactof these volunteers is greatthe need for additional 4-Hvolunteers is mounting Witha goal of reaching 20 percentof Michiganrsquos youth through4-H by the year 2020 morevolunteers will be key
If you want to make animpact on the next genera-tion becoming a CalhounCounty 4-H volunteer is oneof the best ways you can dothat You donrsquot have to be aparent or even related to a 4-Hrsquoer to get involved Anyonecan volunteer and itrsquos a greatopportunity to make yourmark on the next generation
Interested volunteers cangive their time in a variety ofways 4-H programs rangefrom animal science tocareer preparation clothingand textiles to science andtechnology or performingarts to youth entrepreneur-ship Whether yoursquove got anhour to give or want to makea year-long commitmenttherersquos a 4-H volunteeropportunity waiting for youLead a club chaperone anevent offer a skills trainingbecome a mentor teach aworkshop or whateverstrikes your interest there isno limit to the ways you canvolunteer your time
Whether you want to helpmake 4-Hersrsquo dreams cometrue as a 4-H volunteer orjoin the club yourself as a 4-H member all of these expe-riences and more can beyours just by joining
Calhoun County 4-H Learn more about how you
can get involved by visiting4hmsuemsuedu or by call-ing me at the CalhounCounty MSU Extensionoffice 269-781-0784
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In Calhoun County 806 youth are actively engaged in 4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Not only at fair time but year-round youth have opportunity toengage in fun educational experiences Pictured here are students in a past sessionof 4-H Albion Creative
Join 4-H and be mentor for tomorrowrsquos leaders
Devin Willis of Homer is one of the hundreds of 4-Hrsquoers who has participated in the annual CalhounCounty Fair Beginning Saturday Aug 9 current clubmembers and volunteers will head to the fairgrounds toshow off their projects and skills CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Neighborhood Planning Councils (NPCs) are resident-based groups that serve an important and specific purpose in our community The purpose of Neighborhood Planning Councils is to provide a forum to inform and discuss with neighborhood residents and representatives of the City staff and City Commissioners issues and concerns of that neighborhood Generally the City informs the NPC of facts and potential results of pending decisions opportunities or other changes The NPC discusses and decides what if any recommendations it would like to make or strategies they would like to develop
These meetings are all open to the public who may attend and offer suggestions about resolving certain matters of interest in the neighborhood Any person who lives or owns property in a Council area or has demonstrable or substantial interest (ie works in) within the defined boundaries of the Council area may request to be considered for membership on their NPC Board
Anyone wanting to join an NPC should give his or her name to the chairperson of the Council Attendance as a potential member is encouraged prior to recommendation by the NPC for membership His or her name is submitted to the City Commission for official appointment
Each NPC has a regularly scheduled meeting date each month Meetings are held in the evenings and run one to two hours in length Questions about Neighborhood Planning Councils meeting locations or membership may be directed to the City of Battle Creek 966-3348
NPC meeting minutes are available online at httpwwwbattlecreekmigovCity_GovernmentBoards_and_CommissionsMinutes__Agendas_and_Notices_Archiveshtm
Neighborhood Planning Council Recent DiscussionsUpcoming Events Regular Meeting DatesTimes
NPC1 ndash Post Franklin
Contact Diana QuiggEmail Dianaquiggyahoocom
Telephone 2699648728
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 4 2014
Community Action Board Room
175 Main Street
1st Thursday at 700 pm
NPC2 ndash North Central
Contact Sam GrayEmail sgray9959gmailcom
Telephone 2692090293
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 8 2014
Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
47 N Washington Avenue
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC3 ndash Central
Contact Gloria MansfieldEmail NA
Telephone 2699652050
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting
New NPC boundaries
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 14 2014
Michigan Tile amp Carpet Community Room
99 E Columbia Avenue
2nd Thursday at 700 pm
NPC4 ndash FremontMcKinleyVerona
Contact John HenninkEmail Neighborhoodpc4gmailcom
Telephone 2699863944
Vice Chair Kaytee FarisEmail kayteefarisgmailcom
Telephone 7343306236
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 20 2014
First Congregational Church - (Inside
Court Yard)
145 Capital Avenue NE
3rd Wednesday at 700 pm
NPC5 ndash Urbandale
Contact Robert WhitfieldEmail lordstrong68comcastnet
Telephone 2692459708
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 11 2014
Christ United Methodist Church
65 N Bedford Road
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC9 ndash Rural Southwest
Contact Linda MorrisEmail lindad49015yahoocom
Telephone 2699793358
bull No meeting in August (unless there is an
issue that requires a special meeting)
bull Guest Presentation Christopher Lussier
or Helen Guzzo CDBG Program
bull Mayor Dave Walters will be signing a
Proclamation declaring September 22
2014 as ldquoKINDNESS DAYrdquo
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 9 2014
Southside Bible Church
4515 Beckley Road
2nd Tuesday at 630 pm
NPC10 ndash WestlakePrairieview
Contact Jeff KotelesEmail kotelesjmichigangov
Telephone 2699637096
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 25 2014
First Assembly of God Church
800 S 24th Street
4th Monday at 700 pm
NPC11 ndash MingesRiverside
Contact Randall ChamplinEmail Randall_Champlinsbcglobalnet
Telephone 2692747093
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting in
September New NPC boundaries
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 24 2014
Riverside Elementary School Library
650 Riverside Drive
4th Wednesday at 700 pm
Public Service Announcement Provided by Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
Neighborhood Planning Council Updates August 7 2014
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There are three storiesabout where the first demoli-tion derby was held IslipRaceway (Long Island NewYork) Hales CornerRaceway (Hales CornerWisconsin) and an unnamedtown in Ohio
The first story is that in1958 Larry Mendelsohn a28-year stock car drivernoticed that the most cheer-ing and excitement fromcrowds happened when carscrashed Using this informa-tion held the first demoli-tion derby a few years later atIslip Raceway
The New Jersey track con-tinued to hold demos andbeginning in 1962 was fea-tured on ABCs Wide Worldof Sports almost weekly untilthe mid-lsquo70s Within a fewyears the craze swept thecountry becoming a stapleof nearly every county fair
Another story is that HalesCorner Raceway had demosyears prior to IslipAccording to legend CrazyJim Groh of Milwaukeehad a few too many cars onhis dealership lot So he got afew people to drive them as apromotion Many localsclaim that they had demos inthe lsquo50s but actual proof hasnot been found
The only evidence trackeddown would be back-to-backstories on Happy Days tele-vision episodes 64 65 66These episodes Fonzieloves Pinkie Part 1 2 3show demolition derbies inMilwaukee
The last account is that an
unnamed town in Ohio was ascene of road rage gone wildin the mid-rsquo50s Two carscollided at a busy intersec-tion and both continued tobattle it out drawing a hugecrowd to the scene Thisstory however fails to evenname a town or date andonly gets some credibility
because Ohio is a Mecca fordemolition derbies
All of these stories proba-bly fall in the urban mythcategory There were surelyother demos held around thecountry during the same timeperiod but were not officiallyrecognized(Source Schutte Racing Team)
Endro car racing returns to the Calhoun County Fairgrounds on Wednesday Aug13 The race begins at 7 pm in the grandstand
Page 6 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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The history of the demo derby
Demolition Derby isan Aug 16 highlight
Twisted metal smoke anddestruction are coming to theCalhoun County Fair whenthe Aug 16 DemolitionDerby rolls into town Thisis your best chance to safelywitness the organized chaosof multiple car crashes
With strict rules and regu-lations in place the exhila-rating pandemonium of thederby is very safe for thedrivers making it one of themost unique spectacles inmotorsports
While rules vary from
event to event the typicaldemolition derby consists offive or more drivers compet-ing by deliberately rammingtheir vehicles into one anoth-er The last driver whosevehicle is still operational isthe winner
Enduro cars race to thefairgrounds for second year
Enduro car racing is aninexpensive type of automo-bile racing that takes itsname from endurance rac-ing since it consists of hun-dreds of laps around a desig-nated track
Enduro racing involvesstock-based cars that havehad their interior and side orrear windows removed butare mostly stock mechanical-ly A driver is disqualified ifthe post-race inspection findsthat hisher auto has hadmajor racing enhancements
This type of race is often
divided into two classes big-car and small-car Big-carraces feature full-size carswith larger 6- and 8-cylinderengines while small-carraces feature mid-size to sub-compact 4-cylinder makesand models
The races which are oftenlong ones usually occur atthe amateur level The carsoften take up most of thewidth of the track as theybegin from a standing start Itis common for races to behundreds of laps or morethan 50 miles long
Races rarely are canceledbecause of bad weather Therace is not stopped except foran emergency or if the trackis completely blocked When an auto breaks downthe race is temporarily haltedto move the driver to safetyThe car is left in its positionon the racing surface and itbecomes an obstacle aroundwhich the remaining driversmust maneuver Often thefastest car is not the winnerrather longevity is the key towinning
The bouncing of cars off one another was very popular in the 1950s and remainsso to this day -- especially during Fair Week This yearrsquos event begins at 630 pmSaturday Aug 16
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Peddle Pulls and Racestake place on Saturday Aug16 on the Houston SchoolActivity Pad Registrationbegins at 9 am the check-ered flag drops at 10 am
Peddle yourway to fair funon Aug 16
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 7
The Old Maple GroveChurch located on theCalhoun County Fairgroundswill be filled with music dur-ing Fair Week 2014Originally located in EckfordTownship where it was builtbetween April 1900 andMarch 1901 the buildingwas abandoned and in disre-pair after a new church wasbuilt on the same property inthe early 1980s
By the summer of 2006the original structure wasscheduled for demolition tomake way for a parking lotIn February of that year thecongregation donated theoriginal structure to theCalhoun County Agriculturaland Industrial Society onbehalf of the Old MapleGrove Church PreservationCommittee The purpose ofthe committee was to save
the building and relocate it tothe Calhoun CountyFairgrounds
Hours of fundraisers anddonated labor and supplieshave resulted in a successful-ly preserved church hasadded an additional venuefor events at the fairgroundincluded non-denominalchurch services weddingsan annual Christmas pro-gram and events during FairWeek
The church will be open dur-ing fair week
The schedule isSunday Aug 10 Church service hosted by
the Maple Grove Church630 pm
Monday Aug 11To Be Announced
Tuesday Aug 12Dennis Wintersteen and
the Wayward Wind Band630 pm
Wednesday Aug 13St Joe River Boys
630 pmThursday Aug 14Fredonia Holiness Church
singers with Doug DamonFriday Aug 15Marshall Area Garden
Club Small Standard FlowerShow ldquoA Wedding toRememberrdquo 230- 9 pm
Saturday Aug 16Flower show continues
from 10 am to 9 pm
Congratulations to the 165th
Calhoun County
Fair
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Calhoun County
Fair
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Old Maple Grove Church will be open during the 2014 Calhoun County Fair
Old Maple Grove Church to befilled with music during Fair Week
Paradekicks-off
166th fairAfter a year of preparation
by youth and adults alike the166th Calhoun County Fairgets underway at noon onSunday Aug 10 with theannual parade Antique carswill take the track along withantique tractors Some partic-ipants will ride horses otherswill have their steeds pull awagon or a cart
Prior to the paradersquos step-ping-off members ofAmerican Legion Post 79will post the colors
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Page 8 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
The Calhoun County FairBoard recently presented the2014 Volunteer of the YearAward to Bud Moe Bud hasbeen a participant volunteerand supporter of the CalhounCounty Fair for approxi-mately 40 years In 2004 hewas named a lifetime CCAISmember Bud volunteers numeroushours not only during fairweek but also lends a helpinghand throughout the year toensure that any event occur-ring on the fairgrounds runssmoothly
In his early years of volun-teering for the fair Budowned his towing serviceBudrsquos Wrecker ServiceDuring that time Bud madesure his wreckers and crewswere on site for the demoli-tion derby to tow the dis-abled cars off the track Healso would bring in wreckedcars for stunt car acts
Now during Fair WeekBud uses golf carts to helpmobility-impaired patronsget where they need to goWhen not transporting fairvisitors he can be founddelivering supplies to vari-ous vendors
For many years Budserved as a trustee on theCalhoun County Fair Board
On a tractor (Relay forLife tram driver) on a golf-cart (fair time) or on thestreet Bud Moe has the
Calhoun County Fairgrounds on his mind and in his heart
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Fair fun begins Saturday Aug 9The 2014 Calhoun County Fair begins Saturday Aug 9 That day the Calhoun County
Yesteryears Antique Tractor Club will hold its 19th annual Antique Tractor Pull This crowd-favorite free event takes place in the grandstand For those wanting a closer look at theseantique treasures the club will have a display during the fair
Bud Moe volunteered for the 2014 Relay for Life-Calhoun County East at the fairgrounds
Fair board recognizes Bud Moe
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The Marshall Area GardenClub is partnering with theOld Maple Grove Church tohost ldquoA Wedding ToRemember Small StandardFloral Showrdquo in the churchfrom 230 to 9 pm onFriday Aug 15 and from 10am to 9 pm SaturdayAug 16 Marlene Glotfeltyis the flower show co-chairwith Shirley Clutter Theshow will be judged by twopanels of three judges
There will be 19 exhibitsat the show in both the sanc-tuary of the church and in thebasement social hallDisplays all made fromfresh or dried plant materialswill be judged in three divi-sions Division 1-Horticulture and Division II-Design and Division III-Artistic Crafts Division I Horticulture
Class 1 - AnnualsThree stems Cut speci-
mens 6-18 inches tallClass 2- Perennials and
Biennials Cut specimens 6-18 inches tall
Class 3- Collections Eachcollection must consist of aminimum of five differentcut specimens One stemexhibited in individual con-tainers Each specimen indi-vidually named Spaceallowed for collection is 30 x
24 inchesClass 4- Arboreal (narrow
leaved evergreens)Minimum of 18 inches andno more than 30 inches
Class 5- Bulbs Cormsand Tubers One stem percontainer
Class 6- Hosta FoliageOne stem per container
Division II Design Class 1 - ldquoWith These
Flowersrdquo Designerrsquos choiceof design suitable for achurch farm waterfront orwoodland wedding ceremo-ny Underlay requiredPedestal size to be deter-mined Fresh andor driedplant material Fourexhibits
Class 2- ldquoLove is in theAirrdquo A hanging design Type1 A non-kinetic design to behung A 14-inch wreath ofall fresh andor dried plantmaterial Four exhibits
Class 3 - ldquoHeavenlyFlowers At The Churchrdquo Ahanging design Type 1 Anon-kinetic design to behung at the pew end in thechurch All fresh plant mate-rial Four exhibits
Division III Artistic CraftsClass 1 - ldquoGoing to the
Chapelrdquo Bridal bouquet offresh andor dried plantmaterial to be staged in acontainer for elevation of
bouquet Four exhibitsClass 2- ldquoEverlasting
Loverdquo Wedding slipper dec-orated with all dried plantmaterial Three exhibits
Plants on the MichiganGarden Plant List and theState Conservation List cannot be used unless grown bythe exhibitor and so noted ona 3rdquo x 5rdquo card with the exhib-it
The design classes areopen to other MichiganGarden Club members aswell as Marshall AreaGarden Club members Thehorticulture classes are opento the public
Advanced registration isrequired for all design class-es and for all collections
Judging is Friday Aug 15from 11 am to 130 pmOnly clerks and chairmen arepermitted in the show are atthis time
Vintage wedding gownsfrom the 1950s 1960s and1990s will be included in theshow as well as wedding-themed quilts
ldquoOnce you exhibit youlearn all the things you maynot have already knownabout a certain plant This isthe first time the garden clubhas held a flower show inOld Maple Grove ChurchWe were inspired to have our
show here after I saw one inan old renovated court-houserdquo said Glotfelty
For more information onthe show call 269-781-7897
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 9
Stop in and say ldquoHirdquo
See you at the
166TH CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Visit our special display for new
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Take a drive out to Ceresco and follow the signs forldquoTemptations II Sweet Corn Irsquoll be selling on my frontlawn and can usually deliver quantity buys STOP OUT AND Pick-up the TASTE of SUMMER
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Delivering Fresh Corn Dailyfrom the heart of Fredonia Township
Marshall Area Garden Club to hostflower show at Old Maple Grove Church
AT RIGHT MarshallArea Garden Club mem-ber Marlene Glotfelty leftand Old Maple GroveChurch Committee mem-ber Margaret Taylor dis-cuss the upcoming ldquoAWedding to RememberFlower Showrdquo to be held atthe church Aug 15 16
McDonaldrsquos Restaurantspresents Kidsrsquo Day 2014 onTuesday Aug 12
That day kids can enterthe WIN 985 Frog JumpingContest at 1030 pm
Other highlights of the166th Calhoun County Fair(just for kids) are
Bike Give Aways on theCommunity Stage
bullTuesday Aug 12 1 pmbullSaturday Aug 16 2 pmRegistration for the 2012
Peddle Pulls and Racesbegins at 9 am SaturdayAug 16 Race time is 10am
The 4-H barns offer aplace for kids to see closeup dairy and beef cattlesheep goats horses poultryrabbits and swine
Other exhibits includehorticulture floriculturebaked and canned goodsneedlework creative artsand antiques Judging starts
Saturday Aug 9 and runs through Saturday Aug 16
Page 12 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Mud racing isdown and dirty
Mud bogging (also knownas mud racing mud runningmud drags or mudding) is aform of off-road motorsportpopular in Canada and theUnited States in which thegoal is to drive a vehiclethrough a pit of mud of a setlength
Winners are determined bythe distance traveled throughthe pit However if severalvehicles are able to travel the
entire length the time takento traverse the pit will deter-mine the winner Typicallyvehicles competing are four-wheel drives The motorsport is overseen by sanc-tioning bodies like theAmerican Mud RacingAssociation and theNational Mud RacingOrganization (NMRO) thatoversee each class developand maintain the relationship
The West Michigan Mud Runs begin at 630 pm Friday Aug 15 in the grandstand
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Chuckwagon racing is anequestrian rodeo sport inwhich drivers in a chuck-wagon led by a team of hors-es race around a track
This team event is led by adriver who commands ateam of horses pulling thechuckwagon and is support-ed by two or four outriderseach racing individual thor-oughbred horses that followthe chuckwagon Each race typically involves
three or four teams andbegins with the outridersbreaking camp by tossingtwo tent poles (with four out-riders only) and a barrel rep-resenting a camp stove intothe back of their wagonbefore climbing in them-selves and holding on fordear life as the wagon com-pletes a figure eight aroundtwo barrels before circling arace track
The first wagon to cross
the finish line typically winsalthough various time penal-ties are handed out for infrac-tions such as a barrel beingknocked over a tent pole orstove is not loaded or wagoninterference
The event has become acrowd favorite at theCalhoun County Fair Thisfree event takes place begin-ning at 10 am onWednesday Aug 13 in thegrandstand
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 13
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Chuckwagon racing ridesinto the Calhoun County Fair
Page 16 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Calhoun County Fair is steeped in historyThe Calhoun County fair-
grounds located on CapitalHill is home to Michigansoldest fair and boasts the old-est fair building in the stateFloral Hall
The fairgrounds werefounded in 1848 and featuremore than 45 acres of grassyshaded grounds and pavedstreets One hundred year oldoaks beautiful landscaping a2400-seat grandstand enter-tainment center and campingfacilities help make the fair-grounds an excellent place tocelebrate Michigans oldestcounty fair and other excit-ing events
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day as oneof Michigans foremost agri-cultural attractions Between1839 and 1847 the Fair washeld in various locationsthroughout the county Butin 1848 the fairgrounds inMarshall became the perma-nent home for the CalhounCounty Fair which has beenheld here ever since
Floral Hall the oldestbuilding on the fairgroundsand the oldest fair building inthe state was constructed in1860 in the popular octagon
style of the time The wingswere added at later datesDesigned originally for thedisplay of flowers and farmproduce the building stillplays a major role at thestates oldest county fair
One becomes the ldquooldestcontinually operating fairrdquo inthe state of Michigan bydoing things people enjoyand developing an army ofsupportive and skilled volun-teers
The ldquoheartbeat of theCalhoun County Fairrdquo is itsvolunteer force The fair isan enormous undertakingwith a physical plant with 20different buildings to main-tain and upgrade and at least60 acres to landscape andmow
The fair board looks backwith pride at all the wonder-ful memories attributable tothe ldquofair historyrdquo It also rec-ognizes the enormousresponsibly it owes the com-munity as stewards of thepresent and future genera-tion of fair participants
Presently the CalhounCounty Fairgrounds propertydraws in excess of 100000visitors a year Add to thatthe vendors special events
agricultural and industrialdisplays and you get the realimpact of the association
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day asone of Michigans foremostagricultural attractions
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Michiganrsquos oldest fair building Floral Hall was built in 1861 for the sum of $590 Itfeatures an unusual design consisting of an octagon center rotunda with four rectan-gular wings branching out in each direction
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 17
The 4-H program hastouched and in many casesshaped the lives of thou-sands of Calhoun Countyresidents
4-H got its start nationallyin 1902 in Iowa and Ohioand came to Michigan - toMuskegon and Mason coun-ties - in 1908
Records indicate the first4-H director in CalhounCounty was Charles EAckley who served on atemporary basis in 1917again in 1918 and then on aregular basis from 1921-22Other early temporary direc-tors whose stints overlappedto varying degrees wereLucia Converse FrankDavis Margaret Hutty EdithGabriel and H F Herrod
William C Boman heldthe position from 1922-25E C Sackrider from 1925-28 and Ruth K Sackrider in
1929-30 Alice Osborn Bateswas director from 1931-35prior to the arrival of B EHenry in 1936
Michigans 4-H programbegan with boys corn clubsOver the next 30 years the 4-
H movement gave rise tosheep poultry canning cakebaking and livestock clubsas well These clubs wereeventually linked to theNational CooperativeExtension Service system
which was formed in 1914under the leadership of theU S Department ofAgriculture
To see 4-H in action visitthe 2014 Calhoun CountyFair
Selecting rides that arefun but not too scary ridingsafely and letting the kidsride alone or not are just afew things to think aboutwhen looking forward to the2014 Calhoun County Fair
ldquoCarnival rides inMichigan are held to thehighest safety standards tokeep riders safe while enjoy-ing the roller coasters andwater slidesrdquo saidDepartment of Licensing andRegulatory Affairs (LARA)Deputy Director ShellyEdgerton ldquoWe ask riders todo their part and rememberlsquosafety firstrsquo Read and fol-low all of the ride rules andrestrictions and use all thesafety equipment providedbecause even one injury isone too manyrdquo
Edgerton emphasized thatif your child is too youngtoo small or afraid to ridealone either skip the ridealtogether or make sure yourchild is accompanied by aresponsible adult Kidsbetween the ages of sevenand 12 account for nearly a
third of all ride accidentsParents should make suretheir kids understand saferide behavior
To reduce the chance ofinjury for all ages and stillenjoy the ride LARA offersthese tipsbullRead and obey all postedrules and restrictionsbullFollow all verbal instruc-tions given by ride operatorsor provided by recordedannouncementsbullMake sure the ride is appro-priate for the rider
bullPay attention to rideh e i g h t w e i g h t m e d i c a lrestrictions If you have anypre-existing medical condi-tions check with your doctorbefore riding thrill rides
bullSecurely latch seat beltsshoulder harness and lapbars Hold on to handrailsuse grab bars
bullKeep hands arms legsand feet inside the ride at alltimes Do not ride with handsin the air Secure loose hairclothing and belongings
bullStay in the ldquolocked andloadedrdquo position for theentire ride Never stand upon a ride
bullAdults should never seat achild on their lap unless rideoperators indicate itrsquos safe todo so
bullNever ride when exces-sively tired or while underthe influence of alcohol ordrugs
bullReport any unsafe behav-ior or conditions on a ride to
a ride supervisor or managerimmediately
bullReport injuries to a ridesupervisor They will assistthe injured and report theinjury to LARA
Contact LARA at 517-241-9202 for more informa-tion
Stay safe have funon the carnival rides
History of 4-H programs
Veteransrsquo Dayis Monday
of fair weekOn Monday Aug 11 all veterans of the United States armed
forces will be admitted to the Calhoun County Fair for freeOn behalf of many it is the fair organizersrsquo way of sayingldquothank yourdquo
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2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 19
By Kathy Fisher4-H Program Coordinator
Calhoun County
As the Calhoun CountyFair kicks off next weekhundreds of county 4-Hmembers and volunteers areheaded to the fair to show offtheir projects and skillsWhile the week is the culmi-nation of a year of hard workfor some 4-H offers manyunique opportunities notseen at fair So whetheryoursquore a young person or anadult who has time to give asa volunteer why not join theclub
A program of MichiganState University (MSU)Extension Michigan 4-H isthe largest youth develop-ment program in the stateEach year the program pro-vides more than 200000young people with opportu-nities to explore new inter-ests gain new knowledgeenhance their expertise anddiscover their passion whileteaching valuable life skillsthat prepare youth for thefuture
In Calhoun County 806youth are actively engaged in4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Though tra-ditionally seen as a programfor youth with livestocktoday 4-H has so much moreto offer As a year-roundyouth development programyouth will have the opportu-nity to be engaged in funeducational experiences thathelp them learn valuable lifeskills throughout the entireyear Opportunities for 4-Hrsquoersinclude arts and craftssewing food and nutritiongardening leadership shoot-ing sports livestock andmuch more
No matter what kidschoose all the 4-H projectshelp members learn to exem-plify the four Hrsquos headheart hands and health Theylearn to use their head tomake sound decisions setgoals and stick with them aswell as to develop practical
skills needed to lead a pro-ductive and fulfilling life
Using their heart youthlearn to act with integrity andaccountability and help oth-ers to become their best Their hands are used to putthe needs of their communitybefore their own as theyserve others and they learnabout health by developingskills and knowledge toactively take care of theirminds and bodies
With these skills there isno limit to what youth can dowith 4-H Leadership oppor-tunities within the club offerthem the chance to try outskills while mentoring ayounger member that is newto the group will allow mem-bers to become a teacherthemselves In addition tocounty programs statewide4-H programs such asExploration Days giveyouth the chance to meetother 4-Hrsquoers from aroundthe state and experience whatlife on a college campus islike
Helping to make this pos-sible for 4-Hrsquoers in our owncommunity and across thestate are caring volunteerswho give their time and tal-ents to lend a hand provideguidance and answer lifersquoslittle questions along theway In Calhoun Countymore than 300 volunteersgive their time each yearwith 176 actively involved inmentoring youth through a 4-H club Though the impactof these volunteers is greatthe need for additional 4-Hvolunteers is mounting Witha goal of reaching 20 percentof Michiganrsquos youth through4-H by the year 2020 morevolunteers will be key
If you want to make animpact on the next genera-tion becoming a CalhounCounty 4-H volunteer is oneof the best ways you can dothat You donrsquot have to be aparent or even related to a 4-Hrsquoer to get involved Anyonecan volunteer and itrsquos a greatopportunity to make yourmark on the next generation
Interested volunteers cangive their time in a variety ofways 4-H programs rangefrom animal science tocareer preparation clothingand textiles to science andtechnology or performingarts to youth entrepreneur-ship Whether yoursquove got anhour to give or want to makea year-long commitmenttherersquos a 4-H volunteeropportunity waiting for youLead a club chaperone anevent offer a skills trainingbecome a mentor teach aworkshop or whateverstrikes your interest there isno limit to the ways you canvolunteer your time
Whether you want to helpmake 4-Hersrsquo dreams cometrue as a 4-H volunteer orjoin the club yourself as a 4-H member all of these expe-riences and more can beyours just by joining
Calhoun County 4-H Learn more about how you
can get involved by visiting4hmsuemsuedu or by call-ing me at the CalhounCounty MSU Extensionoffice 269-781-0784
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In Calhoun County 806 youth are actively engaged in 4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Not only at fair time but year-round youth have opportunity toengage in fun educational experiences Pictured here are students in a past sessionof 4-H Albion Creative
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Devin Willis of Homer is one of the hundreds of 4-Hrsquoers who has participated in the annual CalhounCounty Fair Beginning Saturday Aug 9 current clubmembers and volunteers will head to the fairgrounds toshow off their projects and skills CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Neighborhood Planning Councils (NPCs) are resident-based groups that serve an important and specific purpose in our community The purpose of Neighborhood Planning Councils is to provide a forum to inform and discuss with neighborhood residents and representatives of the City staff and City Commissioners issues and concerns of that neighborhood Generally the City informs the NPC of facts and potential results of pending decisions opportunities or other changes The NPC discusses and decides what if any recommendations it would like to make or strategies they would like to develop
These meetings are all open to the public who may attend and offer suggestions about resolving certain matters of interest in the neighborhood Any person who lives or owns property in a Council area or has demonstrable or substantial interest (ie works in) within the defined boundaries of the Council area may request to be considered for membership on their NPC Board
Anyone wanting to join an NPC should give his or her name to the chairperson of the Council Attendance as a potential member is encouraged prior to recommendation by the NPC for membership His or her name is submitted to the City Commission for official appointment
Each NPC has a regularly scheduled meeting date each month Meetings are held in the evenings and run one to two hours in length Questions about Neighborhood Planning Councils meeting locations or membership may be directed to the City of Battle Creek 966-3348
NPC meeting minutes are available online at httpwwwbattlecreekmigovCity_GovernmentBoards_and_CommissionsMinutes__Agendas_and_Notices_Archiveshtm
Neighborhood Planning Council Recent DiscussionsUpcoming Events Regular Meeting DatesTimes
NPC1 ndash Post Franklin
Contact Diana QuiggEmail Dianaquiggyahoocom
Telephone 2699648728
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 4 2014
Community Action Board Room
175 Main Street
1st Thursday at 700 pm
NPC2 ndash North Central
Contact Sam GrayEmail sgray9959gmailcom
Telephone 2692090293
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 8 2014
Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
47 N Washington Avenue
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC3 ndash Central
Contact Gloria MansfieldEmail NA
Telephone 2699652050
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting
New NPC boundaries
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 14 2014
Michigan Tile amp Carpet Community Room
99 E Columbia Avenue
2nd Thursday at 700 pm
NPC4 ndash FremontMcKinleyVerona
Contact John HenninkEmail Neighborhoodpc4gmailcom
Telephone 2699863944
Vice Chair Kaytee FarisEmail kayteefarisgmailcom
Telephone 7343306236
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 20 2014
First Congregational Church - (Inside
Court Yard)
145 Capital Avenue NE
3rd Wednesday at 700 pm
NPC5 ndash Urbandale
Contact Robert WhitfieldEmail lordstrong68comcastnet
Telephone 2692459708
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 11 2014
Christ United Methodist Church
65 N Bedford Road
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC9 ndash Rural Southwest
Contact Linda MorrisEmail lindad49015yahoocom
Telephone 2699793358
bull No meeting in August (unless there is an
issue that requires a special meeting)
bull Guest Presentation Christopher Lussier
or Helen Guzzo CDBG Program
bull Mayor Dave Walters will be signing a
Proclamation declaring September 22
2014 as ldquoKINDNESS DAYrdquo
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 9 2014
Southside Bible Church
4515 Beckley Road
2nd Tuesday at 630 pm
NPC10 ndash WestlakePrairieview
Contact Jeff KotelesEmail kotelesjmichigangov
Telephone 2699637096
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 25 2014
First Assembly of God Church
800 S 24th Street
4th Monday at 700 pm
NPC11 ndash MingesRiverside
Contact Randall ChamplinEmail Randall_Champlinsbcglobalnet
Telephone 2692747093
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting in
September New NPC boundaries
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 24 2014
Riverside Elementary School Library
650 Riverside Drive
4th Wednesday at 700 pm
Public Service Announcement Provided by Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
Neighborhood Planning Council Updates August 7 2014
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2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 7
The Old Maple GroveChurch located on theCalhoun County Fairgroundswill be filled with music dur-ing Fair Week 2014Originally located in EckfordTownship where it was builtbetween April 1900 andMarch 1901 the buildingwas abandoned and in disre-pair after a new church wasbuilt on the same property inthe early 1980s
By the summer of 2006the original structure wasscheduled for demolition tomake way for a parking lotIn February of that year thecongregation donated theoriginal structure to theCalhoun County Agriculturaland Industrial Society onbehalf of the Old MapleGrove Church PreservationCommittee The purpose ofthe committee was to save
the building and relocate it tothe Calhoun CountyFairgrounds
Hours of fundraisers anddonated labor and supplieshave resulted in a successful-ly preserved church hasadded an additional venuefor events at the fairgroundincluded non-denominalchurch services weddingsan annual Christmas pro-gram and events during FairWeek
The church will be open dur-ing fair week
The schedule isSunday Aug 10 Church service hosted by
the Maple Grove Church630 pm
Monday Aug 11To Be Announced
Tuesday Aug 12Dennis Wintersteen and
the Wayward Wind Band630 pm
Wednesday Aug 13St Joe River Boys
630 pmThursday Aug 14Fredonia Holiness Church
singers with Doug DamonFriday Aug 15Marshall Area Garden
Club Small Standard FlowerShow ldquoA Wedding toRememberrdquo 230- 9 pm
Saturday Aug 16Flower show continues
from 10 am to 9 pm
Congratulations to the 165th
Calhoun County
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Congratulations to the 166th
Calhoun County
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Old Maple Grove Church will be open during the 2014 Calhoun County Fair
Old Maple Grove Church to befilled with music during Fair Week
Paradekicks-off
166th fairAfter a year of preparation
by youth and adults alike the166th Calhoun County Fairgets underway at noon onSunday Aug 10 with theannual parade Antique carswill take the track along withantique tractors Some partic-ipants will ride horses otherswill have their steeds pull awagon or a cart
Prior to the paradersquos step-ping-off members ofAmerican Legion Post 79will post the colors
Jason P RapeljeFinancial Advisor424 E Michigan Ave Marshall MI 49068269-781-4516
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Page 8 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
The Calhoun County FairBoard recently presented the2014 Volunteer of the YearAward to Bud Moe Bud hasbeen a participant volunteerand supporter of the CalhounCounty Fair for approxi-mately 40 years In 2004 hewas named a lifetime CCAISmember Bud volunteers numeroushours not only during fairweek but also lends a helpinghand throughout the year toensure that any event occur-ring on the fairgrounds runssmoothly
In his early years of volun-teering for the fair Budowned his towing serviceBudrsquos Wrecker ServiceDuring that time Bud madesure his wreckers and crewswere on site for the demoli-tion derby to tow the dis-abled cars off the track Healso would bring in wreckedcars for stunt car acts
Now during Fair WeekBud uses golf carts to helpmobility-impaired patronsget where they need to goWhen not transporting fairvisitors he can be founddelivering supplies to vari-ous vendors
For many years Budserved as a trustee on theCalhoun County Fair Board
On a tractor (Relay forLife tram driver) on a golf-cart (fair time) or on thestreet Bud Moe has the
Calhoun County Fairgrounds on his mind and in his heart
Come to the Calhoun CountyWersquore Proud to be a MAJOR SPONSOR
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Fair fun begins Saturday Aug 9The 2014 Calhoun County Fair begins Saturday Aug 9 That day the Calhoun County
Yesteryears Antique Tractor Club will hold its 19th annual Antique Tractor Pull This crowd-favorite free event takes place in the grandstand For those wanting a closer look at theseantique treasures the club will have a display during the fair
Bud Moe volunteered for the 2014 Relay for Life-Calhoun County East at the fairgrounds
Fair board recognizes Bud Moe
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The Marshall Area GardenClub is partnering with theOld Maple Grove Church tohost ldquoA Wedding ToRemember Small StandardFloral Showrdquo in the churchfrom 230 to 9 pm onFriday Aug 15 and from 10am to 9 pm SaturdayAug 16 Marlene Glotfeltyis the flower show co-chairwith Shirley Clutter Theshow will be judged by twopanels of three judges
There will be 19 exhibitsat the show in both the sanc-tuary of the church and in thebasement social hallDisplays all made fromfresh or dried plant materialswill be judged in three divi-sions Division 1-Horticulture and Division II-Design and Division III-Artistic Crafts Division I Horticulture
Class 1 - AnnualsThree stems Cut speci-
mens 6-18 inches tallClass 2- Perennials and
Biennials Cut specimens 6-18 inches tall
Class 3- Collections Eachcollection must consist of aminimum of five differentcut specimens One stemexhibited in individual con-tainers Each specimen indi-vidually named Spaceallowed for collection is 30 x
24 inchesClass 4- Arboreal (narrow
leaved evergreens)Minimum of 18 inches andno more than 30 inches
Class 5- Bulbs Cormsand Tubers One stem percontainer
Class 6- Hosta FoliageOne stem per container
Division II Design Class 1 - ldquoWith These
Flowersrdquo Designerrsquos choiceof design suitable for achurch farm waterfront orwoodland wedding ceremo-ny Underlay requiredPedestal size to be deter-mined Fresh andor driedplant material Fourexhibits
Class 2- ldquoLove is in theAirrdquo A hanging design Type1 A non-kinetic design to behung A 14-inch wreath ofall fresh andor dried plantmaterial Four exhibits
Class 3 - ldquoHeavenlyFlowers At The Churchrdquo Ahanging design Type 1 Anon-kinetic design to behung at the pew end in thechurch All fresh plant mate-rial Four exhibits
Division III Artistic CraftsClass 1 - ldquoGoing to the
Chapelrdquo Bridal bouquet offresh andor dried plantmaterial to be staged in acontainer for elevation of
bouquet Four exhibitsClass 2- ldquoEverlasting
Loverdquo Wedding slipper dec-orated with all dried plantmaterial Three exhibits
Plants on the MichiganGarden Plant List and theState Conservation List cannot be used unless grown bythe exhibitor and so noted ona 3rdquo x 5rdquo card with the exhib-it
The design classes areopen to other MichiganGarden Club members aswell as Marshall AreaGarden Club members Thehorticulture classes are opento the public
Advanced registration isrequired for all design class-es and for all collections
Judging is Friday Aug 15from 11 am to 130 pmOnly clerks and chairmen arepermitted in the show are atthis time
Vintage wedding gownsfrom the 1950s 1960s and1990s will be included in theshow as well as wedding-themed quilts
ldquoOnce you exhibit youlearn all the things you maynot have already knownabout a certain plant This isthe first time the garden clubhas held a flower show inOld Maple Grove ChurchWe were inspired to have our
show here after I saw one inan old renovated court-houserdquo said Glotfelty
For more information onthe show call 269-781-7897
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 9
Stop in and say ldquoHirdquo
See you at the
166TH CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Visit our special display for new
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Take a drive out to Ceresco and follow the signs forldquoTemptations II Sweet Corn Irsquoll be selling on my frontlawn and can usually deliver quantity buys STOP OUT AND Pick-up the TASTE of SUMMER
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Delivering Fresh Corn Dailyfrom the heart of Fredonia Township
Marshall Area Garden Club to hostflower show at Old Maple Grove Church
AT RIGHT MarshallArea Garden Club mem-ber Marlene Glotfelty leftand Old Maple GroveChurch Committee mem-ber Margaret Taylor dis-cuss the upcoming ldquoAWedding to RememberFlower Showrdquo to be held atthe church Aug 15 16
McDonaldrsquos Restaurantspresents Kidsrsquo Day 2014 onTuesday Aug 12
That day kids can enterthe WIN 985 Frog JumpingContest at 1030 pm
Other highlights of the166th Calhoun County Fair(just for kids) are
Bike Give Aways on theCommunity Stage
bullTuesday Aug 12 1 pmbullSaturday Aug 16 2 pmRegistration for the 2012
Peddle Pulls and Racesbegins at 9 am SaturdayAug 16 Race time is 10am
The 4-H barns offer aplace for kids to see closeup dairy and beef cattlesheep goats horses poultryrabbits and swine
Other exhibits includehorticulture floriculturebaked and canned goodsneedlework creative artsand antiques Judging starts
Saturday Aug 9 and runs through Saturday Aug 16
Page 12 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Mud bogging (also knownas mud racing mud runningmud drags or mudding) is aform of off-road motorsportpopular in Canada and theUnited States in which thegoal is to drive a vehiclethrough a pit of mud of a setlength
Winners are determined bythe distance traveled throughthe pit However if severalvehicles are able to travel the
entire length the time takento traverse the pit will deter-mine the winner Typicallyvehicles competing are four-wheel drives The motorsport is overseen by sanc-tioning bodies like theAmerican Mud RacingAssociation and theNational Mud RacingOrganization (NMRO) thatoversee each class developand maintain the relationship
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Chuckwagon racing is anequestrian rodeo sport inwhich drivers in a chuck-wagon led by a team of hors-es race around a track
This team event is led by adriver who commands ateam of horses pulling thechuckwagon and is support-ed by two or four outriderseach racing individual thor-oughbred horses that followthe chuckwagon Each race typically involves
three or four teams andbegins with the outridersbreaking camp by tossingtwo tent poles (with four out-riders only) and a barrel rep-resenting a camp stove intothe back of their wagonbefore climbing in them-selves and holding on fordear life as the wagon com-pletes a figure eight aroundtwo barrels before circling arace track
The first wagon to cross
the finish line typically winsalthough various time penal-ties are handed out for infrac-tions such as a barrel beingknocked over a tent pole orstove is not loaded or wagoninterference
The event has become acrowd favorite at theCalhoun County Fair Thisfree event takes place begin-ning at 10 am onWednesday Aug 13 in thegrandstand
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 13
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Chuckwagon racing ridesinto the Calhoun County Fair
Page 16 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Calhoun County Fair is steeped in historyThe Calhoun County fair-
grounds located on CapitalHill is home to Michigansoldest fair and boasts the old-est fair building in the stateFloral Hall
The fairgrounds werefounded in 1848 and featuremore than 45 acres of grassyshaded grounds and pavedstreets One hundred year oldoaks beautiful landscaping a2400-seat grandstand enter-tainment center and campingfacilities help make the fair-grounds an excellent place tocelebrate Michigans oldestcounty fair and other excit-ing events
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day as oneof Michigans foremost agri-cultural attractions Between1839 and 1847 the Fair washeld in various locationsthroughout the county Butin 1848 the fairgrounds inMarshall became the perma-nent home for the CalhounCounty Fair which has beenheld here ever since
Floral Hall the oldestbuilding on the fairgroundsand the oldest fair building inthe state was constructed in1860 in the popular octagon
style of the time The wingswere added at later datesDesigned originally for thedisplay of flowers and farmproduce the building stillplays a major role at thestates oldest county fair
One becomes the ldquooldestcontinually operating fairrdquo inthe state of Michigan bydoing things people enjoyand developing an army ofsupportive and skilled volun-teers
The ldquoheartbeat of theCalhoun County Fairrdquo is itsvolunteer force The fair isan enormous undertakingwith a physical plant with 20different buildings to main-tain and upgrade and at least60 acres to landscape andmow
The fair board looks backwith pride at all the wonder-ful memories attributable tothe ldquofair historyrdquo It also rec-ognizes the enormousresponsibly it owes the com-munity as stewards of thepresent and future genera-tion of fair participants
Presently the CalhounCounty Fairgrounds propertydraws in excess of 100000visitors a year Add to thatthe vendors special events
agricultural and industrialdisplays and you get the realimpact of the association
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day asone of Michigans foremostagricultural attractions
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Michiganrsquos oldest fair building Floral Hall was built in 1861 for the sum of $590 Itfeatures an unusual design consisting of an octagon center rotunda with four rectan-gular wings branching out in each direction
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 17
The 4-H program hastouched and in many casesshaped the lives of thou-sands of Calhoun Countyresidents
4-H got its start nationallyin 1902 in Iowa and Ohioand came to Michigan - toMuskegon and Mason coun-ties - in 1908
Records indicate the first4-H director in CalhounCounty was Charles EAckley who served on atemporary basis in 1917again in 1918 and then on aregular basis from 1921-22Other early temporary direc-tors whose stints overlappedto varying degrees wereLucia Converse FrankDavis Margaret Hutty EdithGabriel and H F Herrod
William C Boman heldthe position from 1922-25E C Sackrider from 1925-28 and Ruth K Sackrider in
1929-30 Alice Osborn Bateswas director from 1931-35prior to the arrival of B EHenry in 1936
Michigans 4-H programbegan with boys corn clubsOver the next 30 years the 4-
H movement gave rise tosheep poultry canning cakebaking and livestock clubsas well These clubs wereeventually linked to theNational CooperativeExtension Service system
which was formed in 1914under the leadership of theU S Department ofAgriculture
To see 4-H in action visitthe 2014 Calhoun CountyFair
Selecting rides that arefun but not too scary ridingsafely and letting the kidsride alone or not are just afew things to think aboutwhen looking forward to the2014 Calhoun County Fair
ldquoCarnival rides inMichigan are held to thehighest safety standards tokeep riders safe while enjoy-ing the roller coasters andwater slidesrdquo saidDepartment of Licensing andRegulatory Affairs (LARA)Deputy Director ShellyEdgerton ldquoWe ask riders todo their part and rememberlsquosafety firstrsquo Read and fol-low all of the ride rules andrestrictions and use all thesafety equipment providedbecause even one injury isone too manyrdquo
Edgerton emphasized thatif your child is too youngtoo small or afraid to ridealone either skip the ridealtogether or make sure yourchild is accompanied by aresponsible adult Kidsbetween the ages of sevenand 12 account for nearly a
third of all ride accidentsParents should make suretheir kids understand saferide behavior
To reduce the chance ofinjury for all ages and stillenjoy the ride LARA offersthese tipsbullRead and obey all postedrules and restrictionsbullFollow all verbal instruc-tions given by ride operatorsor provided by recordedannouncementsbullMake sure the ride is appro-priate for the rider
bullPay attention to rideh e i g h t w e i g h t m e d i c a lrestrictions If you have anypre-existing medical condi-tions check with your doctorbefore riding thrill rides
bullSecurely latch seat beltsshoulder harness and lapbars Hold on to handrailsuse grab bars
bullKeep hands arms legsand feet inside the ride at alltimes Do not ride with handsin the air Secure loose hairclothing and belongings
bullStay in the ldquolocked andloadedrdquo position for theentire ride Never stand upon a ride
bullAdults should never seat achild on their lap unless rideoperators indicate itrsquos safe todo so
bullNever ride when exces-sively tired or while underthe influence of alcohol ordrugs
bullReport any unsafe behav-ior or conditions on a ride to
a ride supervisor or managerimmediately
bullReport injuries to a ridesupervisor They will assistthe injured and report theinjury to LARA
Contact LARA at 517-241-9202 for more informa-tion
Stay safe have funon the carnival rides
History of 4-H programs
Veteransrsquo Dayis Monday
of fair weekOn Monday Aug 11 all veterans of the United States armed
forces will be admitted to the Calhoun County Fair for freeOn behalf of many it is the fair organizersrsquo way of sayingldquothank yourdquo
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2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 19
By Kathy Fisher4-H Program Coordinator
Calhoun County
As the Calhoun CountyFair kicks off next weekhundreds of county 4-Hmembers and volunteers areheaded to the fair to show offtheir projects and skillsWhile the week is the culmi-nation of a year of hard workfor some 4-H offers manyunique opportunities notseen at fair So whetheryoursquore a young person or anadult who has time to give asa volunteer why not join theclub
A program of MichiganState University (MSU)Extension Michigan 4-H isthe largest youth develop-ment program in the stateEach year the program pro-vides more than 200000young people with opportu-nities to explore new inter-ests gain new knowledgeenhance their expertise anddiscover their passion whileteaching valuable life skillsthat prepare youth for thefuture
In Calhoun County 806youth are actively engaged in4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Though tra-ditionally seen as a programfor youth with livestocktoday 4-H has so much moreto offer As a year-roundyouth development programyouth will have the opportu-nity to be engaged in funeducational experiences thathelp them learn valuable lifeskills throughout the entireyear Opportunities for 4-Hrsquoersinclude arts and craftssewing food and nutritiongardening leadership shoot-ing sports livestock andmuch more
No matter what kidschoose all the 4-H projectshelp members learn to exem-plify the four Hrsquos headheart hands and health Theylearn to use their head tomake sound decisions setgoals and stick with them aswell as to develop practical
skills needed to lead a pro-ductive and fulfilling life
Using their heart youthlearn to act with integrity andaccountability and help oth-ers to become their best Their hands are used to putthe needs of their communitybefore their own as theyserve others and they learnabout health by developingskills and knowledge toactively take care of theirminds and bodies
With these skills there isno limit to what youth can dowith 4-H Leadership oppor-tunities within the club offerthem the chance to try outskills while mentoring ayounger member that is newto the group will allow mem-bers to become a teacherthemselves In addition tocounty programs statewide4-H programs such asExploration Days giveyouth the chance to meetother 4-Hrsquoers from aroundthe state and experience whatlife on a college campus islike
Helping to make this pos-sible for 4-Hrsquoers in our owncommunity and across thestate are caring volunteerswho give their time and tal-ents to lend a hand provideguidance and answer lifersquoslittle questions along theway In Calhoun Countymore than 300 volunteersgive their time each yearwith 176 actively involved inmentoring youth through a 4-H club Though the impactof these volunteers is greatthe need for additional 4-Hvolunteers is mounting Witha goal of reaching 20 percentof Michiganrsquos youth through4-H by the year 2020 morevolunteers will be key
If you want to make animpact on the next genera-tion becoming a CalhounCounty 4-H volunteer is oneof the best ways you can dothat You donrsquot have to be aparent or even related to a 4-Hrsquoer to get involved Anyonecan volunteer and itrsquos a greatopportunity to make yourmark on the next generation
Interested volunteers cangive their time in a variety ofways 4-H programs rangefrom animal science tocareer preparation clothingand textiles to science andtechnology or performingarts to youth entrepreneur-ship Whether yoursquove got anhour to give or want to makea year-long commitmenttherersquos a 4-H volunteeropportunity waiting for youLead a club chaperone anevent offer a skills trainingbecome a mentor teach aworkshop or whateverstrikes your interest there isno limit to the ways you canvolunteer your time
Whether you want to helpmake 4-Hersrsquo dreams cometrue as a 4-H volunteer orjoin the club yourself as a 4-H member all of these expe-riences and more can beyours just by joining
Calhoun County 4-H Learn more about how you
can get involved by visiting4hmsuemsuedu or by call-ing me at the CalhounCounty MSU Extensionoffice 269-781-0784
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In Calhoun County 806 youth are actively engaged in 4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Not only at fair time but year-round youth have opportunity toengage in fun educational experiences Pictured here are students in a past sessionof 4-H Albion Creative
Join 4-H and be mentor for tomorrowrsquos leaders
Devin Willis of Homer is one of the hundreds of 4-Hrsquoers who has participated in the annual CalhounCounty Fair Beginning Saturday Aug 9 current clubmembers and volunteers will head to the fairgrounds toshow off their projects and skills CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Neighborhood Planning Councils (NPCs) are resident-based groups that serve an important and specific purpose in our community The purpose of Neighborhood Planning Councils is to provide a forum to inform and discuss with neighborhood residents and representatives of the City staff and City Commissioners issues and concerns of that neighborhood Generally the City informs the NPC of facts and potential results of pending decisions opportunities or other changes The NPC discusses and decides what if any recommendations it would like to make or strategies they would like to develop
These meetings are all open to the public who may attend and offer suggestions about resolving certain matters of interest in the neighborhood Any person who lives or owns property in a Council area or has demonstrable or substantial interest (ie works in) within the defined boundaries of the Council area may request to be considered for membership on their NPC Board
Anyone wanting to join an NPC should give his or her name to the chairperson of the Council Attendance as a potential member is encouraged prior to recommendation by the NPC for membership His or her name is submitted to the City Commission for official appointment
Each NPC has a regularly scheduled meeting date each month Meetings are held in the evenings and run one to two hours in length Questions about Neighborhood Planning Councils meeting locations or membership may be directed to the City of Battle Creek 966-3348
NPC meeting minutes are available online at httpwwwbattlecreekmigovCity_GovernmentBoards_and_CommissionsMinutes__Agendas_and_Notices_Archiveshtm
Neighborhood Planning Council Recent DiscussionsUpcoming Events Regular Meeting DatesTimes
NPC1 ndash Post Franklin
Contact Diana QuiggEmail Dianaquiggyahoocom
Telephone 2699648728
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 4 2014
Community Action Board Room
175 Main Street
1st Thursday at 700 pm
NPC2 ndash North Central
Contact Sam GrayEmail sgray9959gmailcom
Telephone 2692090293
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 8 2014
Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
47 N Washington Avenue
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC3 ndash Central
Contact Gloria MansfieldEmail NA
Telephone 2699652050
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting
New NPC boundaries
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 14 2014
Michigan Tile amp Carpet Community Room
99 E Columbia Avenue
2nd Thursday at 700 pm
NPC4 ndash FremontMcKinleyVerona
Contact John HenninkEmail Neighborhoodpc4gmailcom
Telephone 2699863944
Vice Chair Kaytee FarisEmail kayteefarisgmailcom
Telephone 7343306236
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 20 2014
First Congregational Church - (Inside
Court Yard)
145 Capital Avenue NE
3rd Wednesday at 700 pm
NPC5 ndash Urbandale
Contact Robert WhitfieldEmail lordstrong68comcastnet
Telephone 2692459708
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 11 2014
Christ United Methodist Church
65 N Bedford Road
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC9 ndash Rural Southwest
Contact Linda MorrisEmail lindad49015yahoocom
Telephone 2699793358
bull No meeting in August (unless there is an
issue that requires a special meeting)
bull Guest Presentation Christopher Lussier
or Helen Guzzo CDBG Program
bull Mayor Dave Walters will be signing a
Proclamation declaring September 22
2014 as ldquoKINDNESS DAYrdquo
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 9 2014
Southside Bible Church
4515 Beckley Road
2nd Tuesday at 630 pm
NPC10 ndash WestlakePrairieview
Contact Jeff KotelesEmail kotelesjmichigangov
Telephone 2699637096
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 25 2014
First Assembly of God Church
800 S 24th Street
4th Monday at 700 pm
NPC11 ndash MingesRiverside
Contact Randall ChamplinEmail Randall_Champlinsbcglobalnet
Telephone 2692747093
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting in
September New NPC boundaries
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 24 2014
Riverside Elementary School Library
650 Riverside Drive
4th Wednesday at 700 pm
Public Service Announcement Provided by Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
Neighborhood Planning Council Updates August 7 2014
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Page 8 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
The Calhoun County FairBoard recently presented the2014 Volunteer of the YearAward to Bud Moe Bud hasbeen a participant volunteerand supporter of the CalhounCounty Fair for approxi-mately 40 years In 2004 hewas named a lifetime CCAISmember Bud volunteers numeroushours not only during fairweek but also lends a helpinghand throughout the year toensure that any event occur-ring on the fairgrounds runssmoothly
In his early years of volun-teering for the fair Budowned his towing serviceBudrsquos Wrecker ServiceDuring that time Bud madesure his wreckers and crewswere on site for the demoli-tion derby to tow the dis-abled cars off the track Healso would bring in wreckedcars for stunt car acts
Now during Fair WeekBud uses golf carts to helpmobility-impaired patronsget where they need to goWhen not transporting fairvisitors he can be founddelivering supplies to vari-ous vendors
For many years Budserved as a trustee on theCalhoun County Fair Board
On a tractor (Relay forLife tram driver) on a golf-cart (fair time) or on thestreet Bud Moe has the
Calhoun County Fairgrounds on his mind and in his heart
Come to the Calhoun CountyWersquore Proud to be a MAJOR SPONSOR
Located in the center of
Marshallrsquos Main Block
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Fair fun begins Saturday Aug 9The 2014 Calhoun County Fair begins Saturday Aug 9 That day the Calhoun County
Yesteryears Antique Tractor Club will hold its 19th annual Antique Tractor Pull This crowd-favorite free event takes place in the grandstand For those wanting a closer look at theseantique treasures the club will have a display during the fair
Bud Moe volunteered for the 2014 Relay for Life-Calhoun County East at the fairgrounds
Fair board recognizes Bud Moe
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The Marshall Area GardenClub is partnering with theOld Maple Grove Church tohost ldquoA Wedding ToRemember Small StandardFloral Showrdquo in the churchfrom 230 to 9 pm onFriday Aug 15 and from 10am to 9 pm SaturdayAug 16 Marlene Glotfeltyis the flower show co-chairwith Shirley Clutter Theshow will be judged by twopanels of three judges
There will be 19 exhibitsat the show in both the sanc-tuary of the church and in thebasement social hallDisplays all made fromfresh or dried plant materialswill be judged in three divi-sions Division 1-Horticulture and Division II-Design and Division III-Artistic Crafts Division I Horticulture
Class 1 - AnnualsThree stems Cut speci-
mens 6-18 inches tallClass 2- Perennials and
Biennials Cut specimens 6-18 inches tall
Class 3- Collections Eachcollection must consist of aminimum of five differentcut specimens One stemexhibited in individual con-tainers Each specimen indi-vidually named Spaceallowed for collection is 30 x
24 inchesClass 4- Arboreal (narrow
leaved evergreens)Minimum of 18 inches andno more than 30 inches
Class 5- Bulbs Cormsand Tubers One stem percontainer
Class 6- Hosta FoliageOne stem per container
Division II Design Class 1 - ldquoWith These
Flowersrdquo Designerrsquos choiceof design suitable for achurch farm waterfront orwoodland wedding ceremo-ny Underlay requiredPedestal size to be deter-mined Fresh andor driedplant material Fourexhibits
Class 2- ldquoLove is in theAirrdquo A hanging design Type1 A non-kinetic design to behung A 14-inch wreath ofall fresh andor dried plantmaterial Four exhibits
Class 3 - ldquoHeavenlyFlowers At The Churchrdquo Ahanging design Type 1 Anon-kinetic design to behung at the pew end in thechurch All fresh plant mate-rial Four exhibits
Division III Artistic CraftsClass 1 - ldquoGoing to the
Chapelrdquo Bridal bouquet offresh andor dried plantmaterial to be staged in acontainer for elevation of
bouquet Four exhibitsClass 2- ldquoEverlasting
Loverdquo Wedding slipper dec-orated with all dried plantmaterial Three exhibits
Plants on the MichiganGarden Plant List and theState Conservation List cannot be used unless grown bythe exhibitor and so noted ona 3rdquo x 5rdquo card with the exhib-it
The design classes areopen to other MichiganGarden Club members aswell as Marshall AreaGarden Club members Thehorticulture classes are opento the public
Advanced registration isrequired for all design class-es and for all collections
Judging is Friday Aug 15from 11 am to 130 pmOnly clerks and chairmen arepermitted in the show are atthis time
Vintage wedding gownsfrom the 1950s 1960s and1990s will be included in theshow as well as wedding-themed quilts
ldquoOnce you exhibit youlearn all the things you maynot have already knownabout a certain plant This isthe first time the garden clubhas held a flower show inOld Maple Grove ChurchWe were inspired to have our
show here after I saw one inan old renovated court-houserdquo said Glotfelty
For more information onthe show call 269-781-7897
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 9
Stop in and say ldquoHirdquo
See you at the
166TH CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Visit our special display for new
and used vehicles - all with
SPECTACULAR ldquoFAIRrdquo PRICING
Take a drive out to Ceresco and follow the signs forldquoTemptations II Sweet Corn Irsquoll be selling on my frontlawn and can usually deliver quantity buys STOP OUT AND Pick-up the TASTE of SUMMER
Mark Reincke 10101 13 Mile Rd781-2432
We also will be selling freshly picked corn at Oertherrsquos
Delivering Fresh Corn Dailyfrom the heart of Fredonia Township
Marshall Area Garden Club to hostflower show at Old Maple Grove Church
AT RIGHT MarshallArea Garden Club mem-ber Marlene Glotfelty leftand Old Maple GroveChurch Committee mem-ber Margaret Taylor dis-cuss the upcoming ldquoAWedding to RememberFlower Showrdquo to be held atthe church Aug 15 16
McDonaldrsquos Restaurantspresents Kidsrsquo Day 2014 onTuesday Aug 12
That day kids can enterthe WIN 985 Frog JumpingContest at 1030 pm
Other highlights of the166th Calhoun County Fair(just for kids) are
Bike Give Aways on theCommunity Stage
bullTuesday Aug 12 1 pmbullSaturday Aug 16 2 pmRegistration for the 2012
Peddle Pulls and Racesbegins at 9 am SaturdayAug 16 Race time is 10am
The 4-H barns offer aplace for kids to see closeup dairy and beef cattlesheep goats horses poultryrabbits and swine
Other exhibits includehorticulture floriculturebaked and canned goodsneedlework creative artsand antiques Judging starts
Saturday Aug 9 and runs through Saturday Aug 16
Page 12 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Mud racing isdown and dirty
Mud bogging (also knownas mud racing mud runningmud drags or mudding) is aform of off-road motorsportpopular in Canada and theUnited States in which thegoal is to drive a vehiclethrough a pit of mud of a setlength
Winners are determined bythe distance traveled throughthe pit However if severalvehicles are able to travel the
entire length the time takento traverse the pit will deter-mine the winner Typicallyvehicles competing are four-wheel drives The motorsport is overseen by sanc-tioning bodies like theAmerican Mud RacingAssociation and theNational Mud RacingOrganization (NMRO) thatoversee each class developand maintain the relationship
The West Michigan Mud Runs begin at 630 pm Friday Aug 15 in the grandstand
with track owners to providea racer and fan-friendly facil-
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the sport
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Chuckwagon racing is anequestrian rodeo sport inwhich drivers in a chuck-wagon led by a team of hors-es race around a track
This team event is led by adriver who commands ateam of horses pulling thechuckwagon and is support-ed by two or four outriderseach racing individual thor-oughbred horses that followthe chuckwagon Each race typically involves
three or four teams andbegins with the outridersbreaking camp by tossingtwo tent poles (with four out-riders only) and a barrel rep-resenting a camp stove intothe back of their wagonbefore climbing in them-selves and holding on fordear life as the wagon com-pletes a figure eight aroundtwo barrels before circling arace track
The first wagon to cross
the finish line typically winsalthough various time penal-ties are handed out for infrac-tions such as a barrel beingknocked over a tent pole orstove is not loaded or wagoninterference
The event has become acrowd favorite at theCalhoun County Fair Thisfree event takes place begin-ning at 10 am onWednesday Aug 13 in thegrandstand
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 13
NEED TO SELLSOMETHINGCall 269-965-3955 to place your
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Marshall ChronicleAd-Visor
Chuckwagon racing ridesinto the Calhoun County Fair
Page 16 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Calhoun County Fair is steeped in historyThe Calhoun County fair-
grounds located on CapitalHill is home to Michigansoldest fair and boasts the old-est fair building in the stateFloral Hall
The fairgrounds werefounded in 1848 and featuremore than 45 acres of grassyshaded grounds and pavedstreets One hundred year oldoaks beautiful landscaping a2400-seat grandstand enter-tainment center and campingfacilities help make the fair-grounds an excellent place tocelebrate Michigans oldestcounty fair and other excit-ing events
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day as oneof Michigans foremost agri-cultural attractions Between1839 and 1847 the Fair washeld in various locationsthroughout the county Butin 1848 the fairgrounds inMarshall became the perma-nent home for the CalhounCounty Fair which has beenheld here ever since
Floral Hall the oldestbuilding on the fairgroundsand the oldest fair building inthe state was constructed in1860 in the popular octagon
style of the time The wingswere added at later datesDesigned originally for thedisplay of flowers and farmproduce the building stillplays a major role at thestates oldest county fair
One becomes the ldquooldestcontinually operating fairrdquo inthe state of Michigan bydoing things people enjoyand developing an army ofsupportive and skilled volun-teers
The ldquoheartbeat of theCalhoun County Fairrdquo is itsvolunteer force The fair isan enormous undertakingwith a physical plant with 20different buildings to main-tain and upgrade and at least60 acres to landscape andmow
The fair board looks backwith pride at all the wonder-ful memories attributable tothe ldquofair historyrdquo It also rec-ognizes the enormousresponsibly it owes the com-munity as stewards of thepresent and future genera-tion of fair participants
Presently the CalhounCounty Fairgrounds propertydraws in excess of 100000visitors a year Add to thatthe vendors special events
agricultural and industrialdisplays and you get the realimpact of the association
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day asone of Michigans foremostagricultural attractions
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Michiganrsquos oldest fair building Floral Hall was built in 1861 for the sum of $590 Itfeatures an unusual design consisting of an octagon center rotunda with four rectan-gular wings branching out in each direction
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 17
The 4-H program hastouched and in many casesshaped the lives of thou-sands of Calhoun Countyresidents
4-H got its start nationallyin 1902 in Iowa and Ohioand came to Michigan - toMuskegon and Mason coun-ties - in 1908
Records indicate the first4-H director in CalhounCounty was Charles EAckley who served on atemporary basis in 1917again in 1918 and then on aregular basis from 1921-22Other early temporary direc-tors whose stints overlappedto varying degrees wereLucia Converse FrankDavis Margaret Hutty EdithGabriel and H F Herrod
William C Boman heldthe position from 1922-25E C Sackrider from 1925-28 and Ruth K Sackrider in
1929-30 Alice Osborn Bateswas director from 1931-35prior to the arrival of B EHenry in 1936
Michigans 4-H programbegan with boys corn clubsOver the next 30 years the 4-
H movement gave rise tosheep poultry canning cakebaking and livestock clubsas well These clubs wereeventually linked to theNational CooperativeExtension Service system
which was formed in 1914under the leadership of theU S Department ofAgriculture
To see 4-H in action visitthe 2014 Calhoun CountyFair
Selecting rides that arefun but not too scary ridingsafely and letting the kidsride alone or not are just afew things to think aboutwhen looking forward to the2014 Calhoun County Fair
ldquoCarnival rides inMichigan are held to thehighest safety standards tokeep riders safe while enjoy-ing the roller coasters andwater slidesrdquo saidDepartment of Licensing andRegulatory Affairs (LARA)Deputy Director ShellyEdgerton ldquoWe ask riders todo their part and rememberlsquosafety firstrsquo Read and fol-low all of the ride rules andrestrictions and use all thesafety equipment providedbecause even one injury isone too manyrdquo
Edgerton emphasized thatif your child is too youngtoo small or afraid to ridealone either skip the ridealtogether or make sure yourchild is accompanied by aresponsible adult Kidsbetween the ages of sevenand 12 account for nearly a
third of all ride accidentsParents should make suretheir kids understand saferide behavior
To reduce the chance ofinjury for all ages and stillenjoy the ride LARA offersthese tipsbullRead and obey all postedrules and restrictionsbullFollow all verbal instruc-tions given by ride operatorsor provided by recordedannouncementsbullMake sure the ride is appro-priate for the rider
bullPay attention to rideh e i g h t w e i g h t m e d i c a lrestrictions If you have anypre-existing medical condi-tions check with your doctorbefore riding thrill rides
bullSecurely latch seat beltsshoulder harness and lapbars Hold on to handrailsuse grab bars
bullKeep hands arms legsand feet inside the ride at alltimes Do not ride with handsin the air Secure loose hairclothing and belongings
bullStay in the ldquolocked andloadedrdquo position for theentire ride Never stand upon a ride
bullAdults should never seat achild on their lap unless rideoperators indicate itrsquos safe todo so
bullNever ride when exces-sively tired or while underthe influence of alcohol ordrugs
bullReport any unsafe behav-ior or conditions on a ride to
a ride supervisor or managerimmediately
bullReport injuries to a ridesupervisor They will assistthe injured and report theinjury to LARA
Contact LARA at 517-241-9202 for more informa-tion
Stay safe have funon the carnival rides
History of 4-H programs
Veteransrsquo Dayis Monday
of fair weekOn Monday Aug 11 all veterans of the United States armed
forces will be admitted to the Calhoun County Fair for freeOn behalf of many it is the fair organizersrsquo way of sayingldquothank yourdquo
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2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 19
By Kathy Fisher4-H Program Coordinator
Calhoun County
As the Calhoun CountyFair kicks off next weekhundreds of county 4-Hmembers and volunteers areheaded to the fair to show offtheir projects and skillsWhile the week is the culmi-nation of a year of hard workfor some 4-H offers manyunique opportunities notseen at fair So whetheryoursquore a young person or anadult who has time to give asa volunteer why not join theclub
A program of MichiganState University (MSU)Extension Michigan 4-H isthe largest youth develop-ment program in the stateEach year the program pro-vides more than 200000young people with opportu-nities to explore new inter-ests gain new knowledgeenhance their expertise anddiscover their passion whileteaching valuable life skillsthat prepare youth for thefuture
In Calhoun County 806youth are actively engaged in4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Though tra-ditionally seen as a programfor youth with livestocktoday 4-H has so much moreto offer As a year-roundyouth development programyouth will have the opportu-nity to be engaged in funeducational experiences thathelp them learn valuable lifeskills throughout the entireyear Opportunities for 4-Hrsquoersinclude arts and craftssewing food and nutritiongardening leadership shoot-ing sports livestock andmuch more
No matter what kidschoose all the 4-H projectshelp members learn to exem-plify the four Hrsquos headheart hands and health Theylearn to use their head tomake sound decisions setgoals and stick with them aswell as to develop practical
skills needed to lead a pro-ductive and fulfilling life
Using their heart youthlearn to act with integrity andaccountability and help oth-ers to become their best Their hands are used to putthe needs of their communitybefore their own as theyserve others and they learnabout health by developingskills and knowledge toactively take care of theirminds and bodies
With these skills there isno limit to what youth can dowith 4-H Leadership oppor-tunities within the club offerthem the chance to try outskills while mentoring ayounger member that is newto the group will allow mem-bers to become a teacherthemselves In addition tocounty programs statewide4-H programs such asExploration Days giveyouth the chance to meetother 4-Hrsquoers from aroundthe state and experience whatlife on a college campus islike
Helping to make this pos-sible for 4-Hrsquoers in our owncommunity and across thestate are caring volunteerswho give their time and tal-ents to lend a hand provideguidance and answer lifersquoslittle questions along theway In Calhoun Countymore than 300 volunteersgive their time each yearwith 176 actively involved inmentoring youth through a 4-H club Though the impactof these volunteers is greatthe need for additional 4-Hvolunteers is mounting Witha goal of reaching 20 percentof Michiganrsquos youth through4-H by the year 2020 morevolunteers will be key
If you want to make animpact on the next genera-tion becoming a CalhounCounty 4-H volunteer is oneof the best ways you can dothat You donrsquot have to be aparent or even related to a 4-Hrsquoer to get involved Anyonecan volunteer and itrsquos a greatopportunity to make yourmark on the next generation
Interested volunteers cangive their time in a variety ofways 4-H programs rangefrom animal science tocareer preparation clothingand textiles to science andtechnology or performingarts to youth entrepreneur-ship Whether yoursquove got anhour to give or want to makea year-long commitmenttherersquos a 4-H volunteeropportunity waiting for youLead a club chaperone anevent offer a skills trainingbecome a mentor teach aworkshop or whateverstrikes your interest there isno limit to the ways you canvolunteer your time
Whether you want to helpmake 4-Hersrsquo dreams cometrue as a 4-H volunteer orjoin the club yourself as a 4-H member all of these expe-riences and more can beyours just by joining
Calhoun County 4-H Learn more about how you
can get involved by visiting4hmsuemsuedu or by call-ing me at the CalhounCounty MSU Extensionoffice 269-781-0784
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In Calhoun County 806 youth are actively engaged in 4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Not only at fair time but year-round youth have opportunity toengage in fun educational experiences Pictured here are students in a past sessionof 4-H Albion Creative
Join 4-H and be mentor for tomorrowrsquos leaders
Devin Willis of Homer is one of the hundreds of 4-Hrsquoers who has participated in the annual CalhounCounty Fair Beginning Saturday Aug 9 current clubmembers and volunteers will head to the fairgrounds toshow off their projects and skills CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Neighborhood Planning Councils (NPCs) are resident-based groups that serve an important and specific purpose in our community The purpose of Neighborhood Planning Councils is to provide a forum to inform and discuss with neighborhood residents and representatives of the City staff and City Commissioners issues and concerns of that neighborhood Generally the City informs the NPC of facts and potential results of pending decisions opportunities or other changes The NPC discusses and decides what if any recommendations it would like to make or strategies they would like to develop
These meetings are all open to the public who may attend and offer suggestions about resolving certain matters of interest in the neighborhood Any person who lives or owns property in a Council area or has demonstrable or substantial interest (ie works in) within the defined boundaries of the Council area may request to be considered for membership on their NPC Board
Anyone wanting to join an NPC should give his or her name to the chairperson of the Council Attendance as a potential member is encouraged prior to recommendation by the NPC for membership His or her name is submitted to the City Commission for official appointment
Each NPC has a regularly scheduled meeting date each month Meetings are held in the evenings and run one to two hours in length Questions about Neighborhood Planning Councils meeting locations or membership may be directed to the City of Battle Creek 966-3348
NPC meeting minutes are available online at httpwwwbattlecreekmigovCity_GovernmentBoards_and_CommissionsMinutes__Agendas_and_Notices_Archiveshtm
Neighborhood Planning Council Recent DiscussionsUpcoming Events Regular Meeting DatesTimes
NPC1 ndash Post Franklin
Contact Diana QuiggEmail Dianaquiggyahoocom
Telephone 2699648728
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 4 2014
Community Action Board Room
175 Main Street
1st Thursday at 700 pm
NPC2 ndash North Central
Contact Sam GrayEmail sgray9959gmailcom
Telephone 2692090293
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 8 2014
Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
47 N Washington Avenue
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC3 ndash Central
Contact Gloria MansfieldEmail NA
Telephone 2699652050
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting
New NPC boundaries
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 14 2014
Michigan Tile amp Carpet Community Room
99 E Columbia Avenue
2nd Thursday at 700 pm
NPC4 ndash FremontMcKinleyVerona
Contact John HenninkEmail Neighborhoodpc4gmailcom
Telephone 2699863944
Vice Chair Kaytee FarisEmail kayteefarisgmailcom
Telephone 7343306236
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 20 2014
First Congregational Church - (Inside
Court Yard)
145 Capital Avenue NE
3rd Wednesday at 700 pm
NPC5 ndash Urbandale
Contact Robert WhitfieldEmail lordstrong68comcastnet
Telephone 2692459708
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 11 2014
Christ United Methodist Church
65 N Bedford Road
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC9 ndash Rural Southwest
Contact Linda MorrisEmail lindad49015yahoocom
Telephone 2699793358
bull No meeting in August (unless there is an
issue that requires a special meeting)
bull Guest Presentation Christopher Lussier
or Helen Guzzo CDBG Program
bull Mayor Dave Walters will be signing a
Proclamation declaring September 22
2014 as ldquoKINDNESS DAYrdquo
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 9 2014
Southside Bible Church
4515 Beckley Road
2nd Tuesday at 630 pm
NPC10 ndash WestlakePrairieview
Contact Jeff KotelesEmail kotelesjmichigangov
Telephone 2699637096
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 25 2014
First Assembly of God Church
800 S 24th Street
4th Monday at 700 pm
NPC11 ndash MingesRiverside
Contact Randall ChamplinEmail Randall_Champlinsbcglobalnet
Telephone 2692747093
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting in
September New NPC boundaries
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 24 2014
Riverside Elementary School Library
650 Riverside Drive
4th Wednesday at 700 pm
Public Service Announcement Provided by Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
Neighborhood Planning Council Updates August 7 2014
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The Marshall Area GardenClub is partnering with theOld Maple Grove Church tohost ldquoA Wedding ToRemember Small StandardFloral Showrdquo in the churchfrom 230 to 9 pm onFriday Aug 15 and from 10am to 9 pm SaturdayAug 16 Marlene Glotfeltyis the flower show co-chairwith Shirley Clutter Theshow will be judged by twopanels of three judges
There will be 19 exhibitsat the show in both the sanc-tuary of the church and in thebasement social hallDisplays all made fromfresh or dried plant materialswill be judged in three divi-sions Division 1-Horticulture and Division II-Design and Division III-Artistic Crafts Division I Horticulture
Class 1 - AnnualsThree stems Cut speci-
mens 6-18 inches tallClass 2- Perennials and
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Class 3- Collections Eachcollection must consist of aminimum of five differentcut specimens One stemexhibited in individual con-tainers Each specimen indi-vidually named Spaceallowed for collection is 30 x
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Class 5- Bulbs Cormsand Tubers One stem percontainer
Class 6- Hosta FoliageOne stem per container
Division II Design Class 1 - ldquoWith These
Flowersrdquo Designerrsquos choiceof design suitable for achurch farm waterfront orwoodland wedding ceremo-ny Underlay requiredPedestal size to be deter-mined Fresh andor driedplant material Fourexhibits
Class 2- ldquoLove is in theAirrdquo A hanging design Type1 A non-kinetic design to behung A 14-inch wreath ofall fresh andor dried plantmaterial Four exhibits
Class 3 - ldquoHeavenlyFlowers At The Churchrdquo Ahanging design Type 1 Anon-kinetic design to behung at the pew end in thechurch All fresh plant mate-rial Four exhibits
Division III Artistic CraftsClass 1 - ldquoGoing to the
Chapelrdquo Bridal bouquet offresh andor dried plantmaterial to be staged in acontainer for elevation of
bouquet Four exhibitsClass 2- ldquoEverlasting
Loverdquo Wedding slipper dec-orated with all dried plantmaterial Three exhibits
Plants on the MichiganGarden Plant List and theState Conservation List cannot be used unless grown bythe exhibitor and so noted ona 3rdquo x 5rdquo card with the exhib-it
The design classes areopen to other MichiganGarden Club members aswell as Marshall AreaGarden Club members Thehorticulture classes are opento the public
Advanced registration isrequired for all design class-es and for all collections
Judging is Friday Aug 15from 11 am to 130 pmOnly clerks and chairmen arepermitted in the show are atthis time
Vintage wedding gownsfrom the 1950s 1960s and1990s will be included in theshow as well as wedding-themed quilts
ldquoOnce you exhibit youlearn all the things you maynot have already knownabout a certain plant This isthe first time the garden clubhas held a flower show inOld Maple Grove ChurchWe were inspired to have our
show here after I saw one inan old renovated court-houserdquo said Glotfelty
For more information onthe show call 269-781-7897
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 9
Stop in and say ldquoHirdquo
See you at the
166TH CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Visit our special display for new
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Take a drive out to Ceresco and follow the signs forldquoTemptations II Sweet Corn Irsquoll be selling on my frontlawn and can usually deliver quantity buys STOP OUT AND Pick-up the TASTE of SUMMER
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We also will be selling freshly picked corn at Oertherrsquos
Delivering Fresh Corn Dailyfrom the heart of Fredonia Township
Marshall Area Garden Club to hostflower show at Old Maple Grove Church
AT RIGHT MarshallArea Garden Club mem-ber Marlene Glotfelty leftand Old Maple GroveChurch Committee mem-ber Margaret Taylor dis-cuss the upcoming ldquoAWedding to RememberFlower Showrdquo to be held atthe church Aug 15 16
McDonaldrsquos Restaurantspresents Kidsrsquo Day 2014 onTuesday Aug 12
That day kids can enterthe WIN 985 Frog JumpingContest at 1030 pm
Other highlights of the166th Calhoun County Fair(just for kids) are
Bike Give Aways on theCommunity Stage
bullTuesday Aug 12 1 pmbullSaturday Aug 16 2 pmRegistration for the 2012
Peddle Pulls and Racesbegins at 9 am SaturdayAug 16 Race time is 10am
The 4-H barns offer aplace for kids to see closeup dairy and beef cattlesheep goats horses poultryrabbits and swine
Other exhibits includehorticulture floriculturebaked and canned goodsneedlework creative artsand antiques Judging starts
Saturday Aug 9 and runs through Saturday Aug 16
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Mud racing isdown and dirty
Mud bogging (also knownas mud racing mud runningmud drags or mudding) is aform of off-road motorsportpopular in Canada and theUnited States in which thegoal is to drive a vehiclethrough a pit of mud of a setlength
Winners are determined bythe distance traveled throughthe pit However if severalvehicles are able to travel the
entire length the time takento traverse the pit will deter-mine the winner Typicallyvehicles competing are four-wheel drives The motorsport is overseen by sanc-tioning bodies like theAmerican Mud RacingAssociation and theNational Mud RacingOrganization (NMRO) thatoversee each class developand maintain the relationship
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Chuckwagon racing is anequestrian rodeo sport inwhich drivers in a chuck-wagon led by a team of hors-es race around a track
This team event is led by adriver who commands ateam of horses pulling thechuckwagon and is support-ed by two or four outriderseach racing individual thor-oughbred horses that followthe chuckwagon Each race typically involves
three or four teams andbegins with the outridersbreaking camp by tossingtwo tent poles (with four out-riders only) and a barrel rep-resenting a camp stove intothe back of their wagonbefore climbing in them-selves and holding on fordear life as the wagon com-pletes a figure eight aroundtwo barrels before circling arace track
The first wagon to cross
the finish line typically winsalthough various time penal-ties are handed out for infrac-tions such as a barrel beingknocked over a tent pole orstove is not loaded or wagoninterference
The event has become acrowd favorite at theCalhoun County Fair Thisfree event takes place begin-ning at 10 am onWednesday Aug 13 in thegrandstand
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 13
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Chuckwagon racing ridesinto the Calhoun County Fair
Page 16 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Calhoun County Fair is steeped in historyThe Calhoun County fair-
grounds located on CapitalHill is home to Michigansoldest fair and boasts the old-est fair building in the stateFloral Hall
The fairgrounds werefounded in 1848 and featuremore than 45 acres of grassyshaded grounds and pavedstreets One hundred year oldoaks beautiful landscaping a2400-seat grandstand enter-tainment center and campingfacilities help make the fair-grounds an excellent place tocelebrate Michigans oldestcounty fair and other excit-ing events
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day as oneof Michigans foremost agri-cultural attractions Between1839 and 1847 the Fair washeld in various locationsthroughout the county Butin 1848 the fairgrounds inMarshall became the perma-nent home for the CalhounCounty Fair which has beenheld here ever since
Floral Hall the oldestbuilding on the fairgroundsand the oldest fair building inthe state was constructed in1860 in the popular octagon
style of the time The wingswere added at later datesDesigned originally for thedisplay of flowers and farmproduce the building stillplays a major role at thestates oldest county fair
One becomes the ldquooldestcontinually operating fairrdquo inthe state of Michigan bydoing things people enjoyand developing an army ofsupportive and skilled volun-teers
The ldquoheartbeat of theCalhoun County Fairrdquo is itsvolunteer force The fair isan enormous undertakingwith a physical plant with 20different buildings to main-tain and upgrade and at least60 acres to landscape andmow
The fair board looks backwith pride at all the wonder-ful memories attributable tothe ldquofair historyrdquo It also rec-ognizes the enormousresponsibly it owes the com-munity as stewards of thepresent and future genera-tion of fair participants
Presently the CalhounCounty Fairgrounds propertydraws in excess of 100000visitors a year Add to thatthe vendors special events
agricultural and industrialdisplays and you get the realimpact of the association
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day asone of Michigans foremostagricultural attractions
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Michiganrsquos oldest fair building Floral Hall was built in 1861 for the sum of $590 Itfeatures an unusual design consisting of an octagon center rotunda with four rectan-gular wings branching out in each direction
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 17
The 4-H program hastouched and in many casesshaped the lives of thou-sands of Calhoun Countyresidents
4-H got its start nationallyin 1902 in Iowa and Ohioand came to Michigan - toMuskegon and Mason coun-ties - in 1908
Records indicate the first4-H director in CalhounCounty was Charles EAckley who served on atemporary basis in 1917again in 1918 and then on aregular basis from 1921-22Other early temporary direc-tors whose stints overlappedto varying degrees wereLucia Converse FrankDavis Margaret Hutty EdithGabriel and H F Herrod
William C Boman heldthe position from 1922-25E C Sackrider from 1925-28 and Ruth K Sackrider in
1929-30 Alice Osborn Bateswas director from 1931-35prior to the arrival of B EHenry in 1936
Michigans 4-H programbegan with boys corn clubsOver the next 30 years the 4-
H movement gave rise tosheep poultry canning cakebaking and livestock clubsas well These clubs wereeventually linked to theNational CooperativeExtension Service system
which was formed in 1914under the leadership of theU S Department ofAgriculture
To see 4-H in action visitthe 2014 Calhoun CountyFair
Selecting rides that arefun but not too scary ridingsafely and letting the kidsride alone or not are just afew things to think aboutwhen looking forward to the2014 Calhoun County Fair
ldquoCarnival rides inMichigan are held to thehighest safety standards tokeep riders safe while enjoy-ing the roller coasters andwater slidesrdquo saidDepartment of Licensing andRegulatory Affairs (LARA)Deputy Director ShellyEdgerton ldquoWe ask riders todo their part and rememberlsquosafety firstrsquo Read and fol-low all of the ride rules andrestrictions and use all thesafety equipment providedbecause even one injury isone too manyrdquo
Edgerton emphasized thatif your child is too youngtoo small or afraid to ridealone either skip the ridealtogether or make sure yourchild is accompanied by aresponsible adult Kidsbetween the ages of sevenand 12 account for nearly a
third of all ride accidentsParents should make suretheir kids understand saferide behavior
To reduce the chance ofinjury for all ages and stillenjoy the ride LARA offersthese tipsbullRead and obey all postedrules and restrictionsbullFollow all verbal instruc-tions given by ride operatorsor provided by recordedannouncementsbullMake sure the ride is appro-priate for the rider
bullPay attention to rideh e i g h t w e i g h t m e d i c a lrestrictions If you have anypre-existing medical condi-tions check with your doctorbefore riding thrill rides
bullSecurely latch seat beltsshoulder harness and lapbars Hold on to handrailsuse grab bars
bullKeep hands arms legsand feet inside the ride at alltimes Do not ride with handsin the air Secure loose hairclothing and belongings
bullStay in the ldquolocked andloadedrdquo position for theentire ride Never stand upon a ride
bullAdults should never seat achild on their lap unless rideoperators indicate itrsquos safe todo so
bullNever ride when exces-sively tired or while underthe influence of alcohol ordrugs
bullReport any unsafe behav-ior or conditions on a ride to
a ride supervisor or managerimmediately
bullReport injuries to a ridesupervisor They will assistthe injured and report theinjury to LARA
Contact LARA at 517-241-9202 for more informa-tion
Stay safe have funon the carnival rides
History of 4-H programs
Veteransrsquo Dayis Monday
of fair weekOn Monday Aug 11 all veterans of the United States armed
forces will be admitted to the Calhoun County Fair for freeOn behalf of many it is the fair organizersrsquo way of sayingldquothank yourdquo
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2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 19
By Kathy Fisher4-H Program Coordinator
Calhoun County
As the Calhoun CountyFair kicks off next weekhundreds of county 4-Hmembers and volunteers areheaded to the fair to show offtheir projects and skillsWhile the week is the culmi-nation of a year of hard workfor some 4-H offers manyunique opportunities notseen at fair So whetheryoursquore a young person or anadult who has time to give asa volunteer why not join theclub
A program of MichiganState University (MSU)Extension Michigan 4-H isthe largest youth develop-ment program in the stateEach year the program pro-vides more than 200000young people with opportu-nities to explore new inter-ests gain new knowledgeenhance their expertise anddiscover their passion whileteaching valuable life skillsthat prepare youth for thefuture
In Calhoun County 806youth are actively engaged in4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Though tra-ditionally seen as a programfor youth with livestocktoday 4-H has so much moreto offer As a year-roundyouth development programyouth will have the opportu-nity to be engaged in funeducational experiences thathelp them learn valuable lifeskills throughout the entireyear Opportunities for 4-Hrsquoersinclude arts and craftssewing food and nutritiongardening leadership shoot-ing sports livestock andmuch more
No matter what kidschoose all the 4-H projectshelp members learn to exem-plify the four Hrsquos headheart hands and health Theylearn to use their head tomake sound decisions setgoals and stick with them aswell as to develop practical
skills needed to lead a pro-ductive and fulfilling life
Using their heart youthlearn to act with integrity andaccountability and help oth-ers to become their best Their hands are used to putthe needs of their communitybefore their own as theyserve others and they learnabout health by developingskills and knowledge toactively take care of theirminds and bodies
With these skills there isno limit to what youth can dowith 4-H Leadership oppor-tunities within the club offerthem the chance to try outskills while mentoring ayounger member that is newto the group will allow mem-bers to become a teacherthemselves In addition tocounty programs statewide4-H programs such asExploration Days giveyouth the chance to meetother 4-Hrsquoers from aroundthe state and experience whatlife on a college campus islike
Helping to make this pos-sible for 4-Hrsquoers in our owncommunity and across thestate are caring volunteerswho give their time and tal-ents to lend a hand provideguidance and answer lifersquoslittle questions along theway In Calhoun Countymore than 300 volunteersgive their time each yearwith 176 actively involved inmentoring youth through a 4-H club Though the impactof these volunteers is greatthe need for additional 4-Hvolunteers is mounting Witha goal of reaching 20 percentof Michiganrsquos youth through4-H by the year 2020 morevolunteers will be key
If you want to make animpact on the next genera-tion becoming a CalhounCounty 4-H volunteer is oneof the best ways you can dothat You donrsquot have to be aparent or even related to a 4-Hrsquoer to get involved Anyonecan volunteer and itrsquos a greatopportunity to make yourmark on the next generation
Interested volunteers cangive their time in a variety ofways 4-H programs rangefrom animal science tocareer preparation clothingand textiles to science andtechnology or performingarts to youth entrepreneur-ship Whether yoursquove got anhour to give or want to makea year-long commitmenttherersquos a 4-H volunteeropportunity waiting for youLead a club chaperone anevent offer a skills trainingbecome a mentor teach aworkshop or whateverstrikes your interest there isno limit to the ways you canvolunteer your time
Whether you want to helpmake 4-Hersrsquo dreams cometrue as a 4-H volunteer orjoin the club yourself as a 4-H member all of these expe-riences and more can beyours just by joining
Calhoun County 4-H Learn more about how you
can get involved by visiting4hmsuemsuedu or by call-ing me at the CalhounCounty MSU Extensionoffice 269-781-0784
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In Calhoun County 806 youth are actively engaged in 4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Not only at fair time but year-round youth have opportunity toengage in fun educational experiences Pictured here are students in a past sessionof 4-H Albion Creative
Join 4-H and be mentor for tomorrowrsquos leaders
Devin Willis of Homer is one of the hundreds of 4-Hrsquoers who has participated in the annual CalhounCounty Fair Beginning Saturday Aug 9 current clubmembers and volunteers will head to the fairgrounds toshow off their projects and skills CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Neighborhood Planning Councils (NPCs) are resident-based groups that serve an important and specific purpose in our community The purpose of Neighborhood Planning Councils is to provide a forum to inform and discuss with neighborhood residents and representatives of the City staff and City Commissioners issues and concerns of that neighborhood Generally the City informs the NPC of facts and potential results of pending decisions opportunities or other changes The NPC discusses and decides what if any recommendations it would like to make or strategies they would like to develop
These meetings are all open to the public who may attend and offer suggestions about resolving certain matters of interest in the neighborhood Any person who lives or owns property in a Council area or has demonstrable or substantial interest (ie works in) within the defined boundaries of the Council area may request to be considered for membership on their NPC Board
Anyone wanting to join an NPC should give his or her name to the chairperson of the Council Attendance as a potential member is encouraged prior to recommendation by the NPC for membership His or her name is submitted to the City Commission for official appointment
Each NPC has a regularly scheduled meeting date each month Meetings are held in the evenings and run one to two hours in length Questions about Neighborhood Planning Councils meeting locations or membership may be directed to the City of Battle Creek 966-3348
NPC meeting minutes are available online at httpwwwbattlecreekmigovCity_GovernmentBoards_and_CommissionsMinutes__Agendas_and_Notices_Archiveshtm
Neighborhood Planning Council Recent DiscussionsUpcoming Events Regular Meeting DatesTimes
NPC1 ndash Post Franklin
Contact Diana QuiggEmail Dianaquiggyahoocom
Telephone 2699648728
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 4 2014
Community Action Board Room
175 Main Street
1st Thursday at 700 pm
NPC2 ndash North Central
Contact Sam GrayEmail sgray9959gmailcom
Telephone 2692090293
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 8 2014
Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
47 N Washington Avenue
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC3 ndash Central
Contact Gloria MansfieldEmail NA
Telephone 2699652050
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting
New NPC boundaries
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 14 2014
Michigan Tile amp Carpet Community Room
99 E Columbia Avenue
2nd Thursday at 700 pm
NPC4 ndash FremontMcKinleyVerona
Contact John HenninkEmail Neighborhoodpc4gmailcom
Telephone 2699863944
Vice Chair Kaytee FarisEmail kayteefarisgmailcom
Telephone 7343306236
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 20 2014
First Congregational Church - (Inside
Court Yard)
145 Capital Avenue NE
3rd Wednesday at 700 pm
NPC5 ndash Urbandale
Contact Robert WhitfieldEmail lordstrong68comcastnet
Telephone 2692459708
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 11 2014
Christ United Methodist Church
65 N Bedford Road
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC9 ndash Rural Southwest
Contact Linda MorrisEmail lindad49015yahoocom
Telephone 2699793358
bull No meeting in August (unless there is an
issue that requires a special meeting)
bull Guest Presentation Christopher Lussier
or Helen Guzzo CDBG Program
bull Mayor Dave Walters will be signing a
Proclamation declaring September 22
2014 as ldquoKINDNESS DAYrdquo
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 9 2014
Southside Bible Church
4515 Beckley Road
2nd Tuesday at 630 pm
NPC10 ndash WestlakePrairieview
Contact Jeff KotelesEmail kotelesjmichigangov
Telephone 2699637096
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 25 2014
First Assembly of God Church
800 S 24th Street
4th Monday at 700 pm
NPC11 ndash MingesRiverside
Contact Randall ChamplinEmail Randall_Champlinsbcglobalnet
Telephone 2692747093
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting in
September New NPC boundaries
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 24 2014
Riverside Elementary School Library
650 Riverside Drive
4th Wednesday at 700 pm
Public Service Announcement Provided by Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
Neighborhood Planning Council Updates August 7 2014
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McDonaldrsquos Restaurantspresents Kidsrsquo Day 2014 onTuesday Aug 12
That day kids can enterthe WIN 985 Frog JumpingContest at 1030 pm
Other highlights of the166th Calhoun County Fair(just for kids) are
Bike Give Aways on theCommunity Stage
bullTuesday Aug 12 1 pmbullSaturday Aug 16 2 pmRegistration for the 2012
Peddle Pulls and Racesbegins at 9 am SaturdayAug 16 Race time is 10am
The 4-H barns offer aplace for kids to see closeup dairy and beef cattlesheep goats horses poultryrabbits and swine
Other exhibits includehorticulture floriculturebaked and canned goodsneedlework creative artsand antiques Judging starts
Saturday Aug 9 and runs through Saturday Aug 16
Page 12 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Mud racing isdown and dirty
Mud bogging (also knownas mud racing mud runningmud drags or mudding) is aform of off-road motorsportpopular in Canada and theUnited States in which thegoal is to drive a vehiclethrough a pit of mud of a setlength
Winners are determined bythe distance traveled throughthe pit However if severalvehicles are able to travel the
entire length the time takento traverse the pit will deter-mine the winner Typicallyvehicles competing are four-wheel drives The motorsport is overseen by sanc-tioning bodies like theAmerican Mud RacingAssociation and theNational Mud RacingOrganization (NMRO) thatoversee each class developand maintain the relationship
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Chuckwagon racing is anequestrian rodeo sport inwhich drivers in a chuck-wagon led by a team of hors-es race around a track
This team event is led by adriver who commands ateam of horses pulling thechuckwagon and is support-ed by two or four outriderseach racing individual thor-oughbred horses that followthe chuckwagon Each race typically involves
three or four teams andbegins with the outridersbreaking camp by tossingtwo tent poles (with four out-riders only) and a barrel rep-resenting a camp stove intothe back of their wagonbefore climbing in them-selves and holding on fordear life as the wagon com-pletes a figure eight aroundtwo barrels before circling arace track
The first wagon to cross
the finish line typically winsalthough various time penal-ties are handed out for infrac-tions such as a barrel beingknocked over a tent pole orstove is not loaded or wagoninterference
The event has become acrowd favorite at theCalhoun County Fair Thisfree event takes place begin-ning at 10 am onWednesday Aug 13 in thegrandstand
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 13
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Chuckwagon racing ridesinto the Calhoun County Fair
Page 16 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Calhoun County Fair is steeped in historyThe Calhoun County fair-
grounds located on CapitalHill is home to Michigansoldest fair and boasts the old-est fair building in the stateFloral Hall
The fairgrounds werefounded in 1848 and featuremore than 45 acres of grassyshaded grounds and pavedstreets One hundred year oldoaks beautiful landscaping a2400-seat grandstand enter-tainment center and campingfacilities help make the fair-grounds an excellent place tocelebrate Michigans oldestcounty fair and other excit-ing events
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day as oneof Michigans foremost agri-cultural attractions Between1839 and 1847 the Fair washeld in various locationsthroughout the county Butin 1848 the fairgrounds inMarshall became the perma-nent home for the CalhounCounty Fair which has beenheld here ever since
Floral Hall the oldestbuilding on the fairgroundsand the oldest fair building inthe state was constructed in1860 in the popular octagon
style of the time The wingswere added at later datesDesigned originally for thedisplay of flowers and farmproduce the building stillplays a major role at thestates oldest county fair
One becomes the ldquooldestcontinually operating fairrdquo inthe state of Michigan bydoing things people enjoyand developing an army ofsupportive and skilled volun-teers
The ldquoheartbeat of theCalhoun County Fairrdquo is itsvolunteer force The fair isan enormous undertakingwith a physical plant with 20different buildings to main-tain and upgrade and at least60 acres to landscape andmow
The fair board looks backwith pride at all the wonder-ful memories attributable tothe ldquofair historyrdquo It also rec-ognizes the enormousresponsibly it owes the com-munity as stewards of thepresent and future genera-tion of fair participants
Presently the CalhounCounty Fairgrounds propertydraws in excess of 100000visitors a year Add to thatthe vendors special events
agricultural and industrialdisplays and you get the realimpact of the association
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day asone of Michigans foremostagricultural attractions
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Michiganrsquos oldest fair building Floral Hall was built in 1861 for the sum of $590 Itfeatures an unusual design consisting of an octagon center rotunda with four rectan-gular wings branching out in each direction
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 17
The 4-H program hastouched and in many casesshaped the lives of thou-sands of Calhoun Countyresidents
4-H got its start nationallyin 1902 in Iowa and Ohioand came to Michigan - toMuskegon and Mason coun-ties - in 1908
Records indicate the first4-H director in CalhounCounty was Charles EAckley who served on atemporary basis in 1917again in 1918 and then on aregular basis from 1921-22Other early temporary direc-tors whose stints overlappedto varying degrees wereLucia Converse FrankDavis Margaret Hutty EdithGabriel and H F Herrod
William C Boman heldthe position from 1922-25E C Sackrider from 1925-28 and Ruth K Sackrider in
1929-30 Alice Osborn Bateswas director from 1931-35prior to the arrival of B EHenry in 1936
Michigans 4-H programbegan with boys corn clubsOver the next 30 years the 4-
H movement gave rise tosheep poultry canning cakebaking and livestock clubsas well These clubs wereeventually linked to theNational CooperativeExtension Service system
which was formed in 1914under the leadership of theU S Department ofAgriculture
To see 4-H in action visitthe 2014 Calhoun CountyFair
Selecting rides that arefun but not too scary ridingsafely and letting the kidsride alone or not are just afew things to think aboutwhen looking forward to the2014 Calhoun County Fair
ldquoCarnival rides inMichigan are held to thehighest safety standards tokeep riders safe while enjoy-ing the roller coasters andwater slidesrdquo saidDepartment of Licensing andRegulatory Affairs (LARA)Deputy Director ShellyEdgerton ldquoWe ask riders todo their part and rememberlsquosafety firstrsquo Read and fol-low all of the ride rules andrestrictions and use all thesafety equipment providedbecause even one injury isone too manyrdquo
Edgerton emphasized thatif your child is too youngtoo small or afraid to ridealone either skip the ridealtogether or make sure yourchild is accompanied by aresponsible adult Kidsbetween the ages of sevenand 12 account for nearly a
third of all ride accidentsParents should make suretheir kids understand saferide behavior
To reduce the chance ofinjury for all ages and stillenjoy the ride LARA offersthese tipsbullRead and obey all postedrules and restrictionsbullFollow all verbal instruc-tions given by ride operatorsor provided by recordedannouncementsbullMake sure the ride is appro-priate for the rider
bullPay attention to rideh e i g h t w e i g h t m e d i c a lrestrictions If you have anypre-existing medical condi-tions check with your doctorbefore riding thrill rides
bullSecurely latch seat beltsshoulder harness and lapbars Hold on to handrailsuse grab bars
bullKeep hands arms legsand feet inside the ride at alltimes Do not ride with handsin the air Secure loose hairclothing and belongings
bullStay in the ldquolocked andloadedrdquo position for theentire ride Never stand upon a ride
bullAdults should never seat achild on their lap unless rideoperators indicate itrsquos safe todo so
bullNever ride when exces-sively tired or while underthe influence of alcohol ordrugs
bullReport any unsafe behav-ior or conditions on a ride to
a ride supervisor or managerimmediately
bullReport injuries to a ridesupervisor They will assistthe injured and report theinjury to LARA
Contact LARA at 517-241-9202 for more informa-tion
Stay safe have funon the carnival rides
History of 4-H programs
Veteransrsquo Dayis Monday
of fair weekOn Monday Aug 11 all veterans of the United States armed
forces will be admitted to the Calhoun County Fair for freeOn behalf of many it is the fair organizersrsquo way of sayingldquothank yourdquo
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2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 19
By Kathy Fisher4-H Program Coordinator
Calhoun County
As the Calhoun CountyFair kicks off next weekhundreds of county 4-Hmembers and volunteers areheaded to the fair to show offtheir projects and skillsWhile the week is the culmi-nation of a year of hard workfor some 4-H offers manyunique opportunities notseen at fair So whetheryoursquore a young person or anadult who has time to give asa volunteer why not join theclub
A program of MichiganState University (MSU)Extension Michigan 4-H isthe largest youth develop-ment program in the stateEach year the program pro-vides more than 200000young people with opportu-nities to explore new inter-ests gain new knowledgeenhance their expertise anddiscover their passion whileteaching valuable life skillsthat prepare youth for thefuture
In Calhoun County 806youth are actively engaged in4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Though tra-ditionally seen as a programfor youth with livestocktoday 4-H has so much moreto offer As a year-roundyouth development programyouth will have the opportu-nity to be engaged in funeducational experiences thathelp them learn valuable lifeskills throughout the entireyear Opportunities for 4-Hrsquoersinclude arts and craftssewing food and nutritiongardening leadership shoot-ing sports livestock andmuch more
No matter what kidschoose all the 4-H projectshelp members learn to exem-plify the four Hrsquos headheart hands and health Theylearn to use their head tomake sound decisions setgoals and stick with them aswell as to develop practical
skills needed to lead a pro-ductive and fulfilling life
Using their heart youthlearn to act with integrity andaccountability and help oth-ers to become their best Their hands are used to putthe needs of their communitybefore their own as theyserve others and they learnabout health by developingskills and knowledge toactively take care of theirminds and bodies
With these skills there isno limit to what youth can dowith 4-H Leadership oppor-tunities within the club offerthem the chance to try outskills while mentoring ayounger member that is newto the group will allow mem-bers to become a teacherthemselves In addition tocounty programs statewide4-H programs such asExploration Days giveyouth the chance to meetother 4-Hrsquoers from aroundthe state and experience whatlife on a college campus islike
Helping to make this pos-sible for 4-Hrsquoers in our owncommunity and across thestate are caring volunteerswho give their time and tal-ents to lend a hand provideguidance and answer lifersquoslittle questions along theway In Calhoun Countymore than 300 volunteersgive their time each yearwith 176 actively involved inmentoring youth through a 4-H club Though the impactof these volunteers is greatthe need for additional 4-Hvolunteers is mounting Witha goal of reaching 20 percentof Michiganrsquos youth through4-H by the year 2020 morevolunteers will be key
If you want to make animpact on the next genera-tion becoming a CalhounCounty 4-H volunteer is oneof the best ways you can dothat You donrsquot have to be aparent or even related to a 4-Hrsquoer to get involved Anyonecan volunteer and itrsquos a greatopportunity to make yourmark on the next generation
Interested volunteers cangive their time in a variety ofways 4-H programs rangefrom animal science tocareer preparation clothingand textiles to science andtechnology or performingarts to youth entrepreneur-ship Whether yoursquove got anhour to give or want to makea year-long commitmenttherersquos a 4-H volunteeropportunity waiting for youLead a club chaperone anevent offer a skills trainingbecome a mentor teach aworkshop or whateverstrikes your interest there isno limit to the ways you canvolunteer your time
Whether you want to helpmake 4-Hersrsquo dreams cometrue as a 4-H volunteer orjoin the club yourself as a 4-H member all of these expe-riences and more can beyours just by joining
Calhoun County 4-H Learn more about how you
can get involved by visiting4hmsuemsuedu or by call-ing me at the CalhounCounty MSU Extensionoffice 269-781-0784
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In Calhoun County 806 youth are actively engaged in 4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Not only at fair time but year-round youth have opportunity toengage in fun educational experiences Pictured here are students in a past sessionof 4-H Albion Creative
Join 4-H and be mentor for tomorrowrsquos leaders
Devin Willis of Homer is one of the hundreds of 4-Hrsquoers who has participated in the annual CalhounCounty Fair Beginning Saturday Aug 9 current clubmembers and volunteers will head to the fairgrounds toshow off their projects and skills CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Neighborhood Planning Councils (NPCs) are resident-based groups that serve an important and specific purpose in our community The purpose of Neighborhood Planning Councils is to provide a forum to inform and discuss with neighborhood residents and representatives of the City staff and City Commissioners issues and concerns of that neighborhood Generally the City informs the NPC of facts and potential results of pending decisions opportunities or other changes The NPC discusses and decides what if any recommendations it would like to make or strategies they would like to develop
These meetings are all open to the public who may attend and offer suggestions about resolving certain matters of interest in the neighborhood Any person who lives or owns property in a Council area or has demonstrable or substantial interest (ie works in) within the defined boundaries of the Council area may request to be considered for membership on their NPC Board
Anyone wanting to join an NPC should give his or her name to the chairperson of the Council Attendance as a potential member is encouraged prior to recommendation by the NPC for membership His or her name is submitted to the City Commission for official appointment
Each NPC has a regularly scheduled meeting date each month Meetings are held in the evenings and run one to two hours in length Questions about Neighborhood Planning Councils meeting locations or membership may be directed to the City of Battle Creek 966-3348
NPC meeting minutes are available online at httpwwwbattlecreekmigovCity_GovernmentBoards_and_CommissionsMinutes__Agendas_and_Notices_Archiveshtm
Neighborhood Planning Council Recent DiscussionsUpcoming Events Regular Meeting DatesTimes
NPC1 ndash Post Franklin
Contact Diana QuiggEmail Dianaquiggyahoocom
Telephone 2699648728
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 4 2014
Community Action Board Room
175 Main Street
1st Thursday at 700 pm
NPC2 ndash North Central
Contact Sam GrayEmail sgray9959gmailcom
Telephone 2692090293
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 8 2014
Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
47 N Washington Avenue
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC3 ndash Central
Contact Gloria MansfieldEmail NA
Telephone 2699652050
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting
New NPC boundaries
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 14 2014
Michigan Tile amp Carpet Community Room
99 E Columbia Avenue
2nd Thursday at 700 pm
NPC4 ndash FremontMcKinleyVerona
Contact John HenninkEmail Neighborhoodpc4gmailcom
Telephone 2699863944
Vice Chair Kaytee FarisEmail kayteefarisgmailcom
Telephone 7343306236
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 20 2014
First Congregational Church - (Inside
Court Yard)
145 Capital Avenue NE
3rd Wednesday at 700 pm
NPC5 ndash Urbandale
Contact Robert WhitfieldEmail lordstrong68comcastnet
Telephone 2692459708
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 11 2014
Christ United Methodist Church
65 N Bedford Road
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC9 ndash Rural Southwest
Contact Linda MorrisEmail lindad49015yahoocom
Telephone 2699793358
bull No meeting in August (unless there is an
issue that requires a special meeting)
bull Guest Presentation Christopher Lussier
or Helen Guzzo CDBG Program
bull Mayor Dave Walters will be signing a
Proclamation declaring September 22
2014 as ldquoKINDNESS DAYrdquo
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 9 2014
Southside Bible Church
4515 Beckley Road
2nd Tuesday at 630 pm
NPC10 ndash WestlakePrairieview
Contact Jeff KotelesEmail kotelesjmichigangov
Telephone 2699637096
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 25 2014
First Assembly of God Church
800 S 24th Street
4th Monday at 700 pm
NPC11 ndash MingesRiverside
Contact Randall ChamplinEmail Randall_Champlinsbcglobalnet
Telephone 2692747093
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting in
September New NPC boundaries
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 24 2014
Riverside Elementary School Library
650 Riverside Drive
4th Wednesday at 700 pm
Public Service Announcement Provided by Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
Neighborhood Planning Council Updates August 7 2014
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Chuckwagon racing is anequestrian rodeo sport inwhich drivers in a chuck-wagon led by a team of hors-es race around a track
This team event is led by adriver who commands ateam of horses pulling thechuckwagon and is support-ed by two or four outriderseach racing individual thor-oughbred horses that followthe chuckwagon Each race typically involves
three or four teams andbegins with the outridersbreaking camp by tossingtwo tent poles (with four out-riders only) and a barrel rep-resenting a camp stove intothe back of their wagonbefore climbing in them-selves and holding on fordear life as the wagon com-pletes a figure eight aroundtwo barrels before circling arace track
The first wagon to cross
the finish line typically winsalthough various time penal-ties are handed out for infrac-tions such as a barrel beingknocked over a tent pole orstove is not loaded or wagoninterference
The event has become acrowd favorite at theCalhoun County Fair Thisfree event takes place begin-ning at 10 am onWednesday Aug 13 in thegrandstand
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 13
NEED TO SELLSOMETHINGCall 269-965-3955 to place your
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Marshall ChronicleAd-Visor
Chuckwagon racing ridesinto the Calhoun County Fair
Page 16 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Calhoun County Fair is steeped in historyThe Calhoun County fair-
grounds located on CapitalHill is home to Michigansoldest fair and boasts the old-est fair building in the stateFloral Hall
The fairgrounds werefounded in 1848 and featuremore than 45 acres of grassyshaded grounds and pavedstreets One hundred year oldoaks beautiful landscaping a2400-seat grandstand enter-tainment center and campingfacilities help make the fair-grounds an excellent place tocelebrate Michigans oldestcounty fair and other excit-ing events
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day as oneof Michigans foremost agri-cultural attractions Between1839 and 1847 the Fair washeld in various locationsthroughout the county Butin 1848 the fairgrounds inMarshall became the perma-nent home for the CalhounCounty Fair which has beenheld here ever since
Floral Hall the oldestbuilding on the fairgroundsand the oldest fair building inthe state was constructed in1860 in the popular octagon
style of the time The wingswere added at later datesDesigned originally for thedisplay of flowers and farmproduce the building stillplays a major role at thestates oldest county fair
One becomes the ldquooldestcontinually operating fairrdquo inthe state of Michigan bydoing things people enjoyand developing an army ofsupportive and skilled volun-teers
The ldquoheartbeat of theCalhoun County Fairrdquo is itsvolunteer force The fair isan enormous undertakingwith a physical plant with 20different buildings to main-tain and upgrade and at least60 acres to landscape andmow
The fair board looks backwith pride at all the wonder-ful memories attributable tothe ldquofair historyrdquo It also rec-ognizes the enormousresponsibly it owes the com-munity as stewards of thepresent and future genera-tion of fair participants
Presently the CalhounCounty Fairgrounds propertydraws in excess of 100000visitors a year Add to thatthe vendors special events
agricultural and industrialdisplays and you get the realimpact of the association
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day asone of Michigans foremostagricultural attractions
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Michiganrsquos oldest fair building Floral Hall was built in 1861 for the sum of $590 Itfeatures an unusual design consisting of an octagon center rotunda with four rectan-gular wings branching out in each direction
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 17
The 4-H program hastouched and in many casesshaped the lives of thou-sands of Calhoun Countyresidents
4-H got its start nationallyin 1902 in Iowa and Ohioand came to Michigan - toMuskegon and Mason coun-ties - in 1908
Records indicate the first4-H director in CalhounCounty was Charles EAckley who served on atemporary basis in 1917again in 1918 and then on aregular basis from 1921-22Other early temporary direc-tors whose stints overlappedto varying degrees wereLucia Converse FrankDavis Margaret Hutty EdithGabriel and H F Herrod
William C Boman heldthe position from 1922-25E C Sackrider from 1925-28 and Ruth K Sackrider in
1929-30 Alice Osborn Bateswas director from 1931-35prior to the arrival of B EHenry in 1936
Michigans 4-H programbegan with boys corn clubsOver the next 30 years the 4-
H movement gave rise tosheep poultry canning cakebaking and livestock clubsas well These clubs wereeventually linked to theNational CooperativeExtension Service system
which was formed in 1914under the leadership of theU S Department ofAgriculture
To see 4-H in action visitthe 2014 Calhoun CountyFair
Selecting rides that arefun but not too scary ridingsafely and letting the kidsride alone or not are just afew things to think aboutwhen looking forward to the2014 Calhoun County Fair
ldquoCarnival rides inMichigan are held to thehighest safety standards tokeep riders safe while enjoy-ing the roller coasters andwater slidesrdquo saidDepartment of Licensing andRegulatory Affairs (LARA)Deputy Director ShellyEdgerton ldquoWe ask riders todo their part and rememberlsquosafety firstrsquo Read and fol-low all of the ride rules andrestrictions and use all thesafety equipment providedbecause even one injury isone too manyrdquo
Edgerton emphasized thatif your child is too youngtoo small or afraid to ridealone either skip the ridealtogether or make sure yourchild is accompanied by aresponsible adult Kidsbetween the ages of sevenand 12 account for nearly a
third of all ride accidentsParents should make suretheir kids understand saferide behavior
To reduce the chance ofinjury for all ages and stillenjoy the ride LARA offersthese tipsbullRead and obey all postedrules and restrictionsbullFollow all verbal instruc-tions given by ride operatorsor provided by recordedannouncementsbullMake sure the ride is appro-priate for the rider
bullPay attention to rideh e i g h t w e i g h t m e d i c a lrestrictions If you have anypre-existing medical condi-tions check with your doctorbefore riding thrill rides
bullSecurely latch seat beltsshoulder harness and lapbars Hold on to handrailsuse grab bars
bullKeep hands arms legsand feet inside the ride at alltimes Do not ride with handsin the air Secure loose hairclothing and belongings
bullStay in the ldquolocked andloadedrdquo position for theentire ride Never stand upon a ride
bullAdults should never seat achild on their lap unless rideoperators indicate itrsquos safe todo so
bullNever ride when exces-sively tired or while underthe influence of alcohol ordrugs
bullReport any unsafe behav-ior or conditions on a ride to
a ride supervisor or managerimmediately
bullReport injuries to a ridesupervisor They will assistthe injured and report theinjury to LARA
Contact LARA at 517-241-9202 for more informa-tion
Stay safe have funon the carnival rides
History of 4-H programs
Veteransrsquo Dayis Monday
of fair weekOn Monday Aug 11 all veterans of the United States armed
forces will be admitted to the Calhoun County Fair for freeOn behalf of many it is the fair organizersrsquo way of sayingldquothank yourdquo
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2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 19
By Kathy Fisher4-H Program Coordinator
Calhoun County
As the Calhoun CountyFair kicks off next weekhundreds of county 4-Hmembers and volunteers areheaded to the fair to show offtheir projects and skillsWhile the week is the culmi-nation of a year of hard workfor some 4-H offers manyunique opportunities notseen at fair So whetheryoursquore a young person or anadult who has time to give asa volunteer why not join theclub
A program of MichiganState University (MSU)Extension Michigan 4-H isthe largest youth develop-ment program in the stateEach year the program pro-vides more than 200000young people with opportu-nities to explore new inter-ests gain new knowledgeenhance their expertise anddiscover their passion whileteaching valuable life skillsthat prepare youth for thefuture
In Calhoun County 806youth are actively engaged in4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Though tra-ditionally seen as a programfor youth with livestocktoday 4-H has so much moreto offer As a year-roundyouth development programyouth will have the opportu-nity to be engaged in funeducational experiences thathelp them learn valuable lifeskills throughout the entireyear Opportunities for 4-Hrsquoersinclude arts and craftssewing food and nutritiongardening leadership shoot-ing sports livestock andmuch more
No matter what kidschoose all the 4-H projectshelp members learn to exem-plify the four Hrsquos headheart hands and health Theylearn to use their head tomake sound decisions setgoals and stick with them aswell as to develop practical
skills needed to lead a pro-ductive and fulfilling life
Using their heart youthlearn to act with integrity andaccountability and help oth-ers to become their best Their hands are used to putthe needs of their communitybefore their own as theyserve others and they learnabout health by developingskills and knowledge toactively take care of theirminds and bodies
With these skills there isno limit to what youth can dowith 4-H Leadership oppor-tunities within the club offerthem the chance to try outskills while mentoring ayounger member that is newto the group will allow mem-bers to become a teacherthemselves In addition tocounty programs statewide4-H programs such asExploration Days giveyouth the chance to meetother 4-Hrsquoers from aroundthe state and experience whatlife on a college campus islike
Helping to make this pos-sible for 4-Hrsquoers in our owncommunity and across thestate are caring volunteerswho give their time and tal-ents to lend a hand provideguidance and answer lifersquoslittle questions along theway In Calhoun Countymore than 300 volunteersgive their time each yearwith 176 actively involved inmentoring youth through a 4-H club Though the impactof these volunteers is greatthe need for additional 4-Hvolunteers is mounting Witha goal of reaching 20 percentof Michiganrsquos youth through4-H by the year 2020 morevolunteers will be key
If you want to make animpact on the next genera-tion becoming a CalhounCounty 4-H volunteer is oneof the best ways you can dothat You donrsquot have to be aparent or even related to a 4-Hrsquoer to get involved Anyonecan volunteer and itrsquos a greatopportunity to make yourmark on the next generation
Interested volunteers cangive their time in a variety ofways 4-H programs rangefrom animal science tocareer preparation clothingand textiles to science andtechnology or performingarts to youth entrepreneur-ship Whether yoursquove got anhour to give or want to makea year-long commitmenttherersquos a 4-H volunteeropportunity waiting for youLead a club chaperone anevent offer a skills trainingbecome a mentor teach aworkshop or whateverstrikes your interest there isno limit to the ways you canvolunteer your time
Whether you want to helpmake 4-Hersrsquo dreams cometrue as a 4-H volunteer orjoin the club yourself as a 4-H member all of these expe-riences and more can beyours just by joining
Calhoun County 4-H Learn more about how you
can get involved by visiting4hmsuemsuedu or by call-ing me at the CalhounCounty MSU Extensionoffice 269-781-0784
1201 W Michigan AveMarshall Michigan 49068
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In Calhoun County 806 youth are actively engaged in 4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Not only at fair time but year-round youth have opportunity toengage in fun educational experiences Pictured here are students in a past sessionof 4-H Albion Creative
Join 4-H and be mentor for tomorrowrsquos leaders
Devin Willis of Homer is one of the hundreds of 4-Hrsquoers who has participated in the annual CalhounCounty Fair Beginning Saturday Aug 9 current clubmembers and volunteers will head to the fairgrounds toshow off their projects and skills CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Neighborhood Planning Councils (NPCs) are resident-based groups that serve an important and specific purpose in our community The purpose of Neighborhood Planning Councils is to provide a forum to inform and discuss with neighborhood residents and representatives of the City staff and City Commissioners issues and concerns of that neighborhood Generally the City informs the NPC of facts and potential results of pending decisions opportunities or other changes The NPC discusses and decides what if any recommendations it would like to make or strategies they would like to develop
These meetings are all open to the public who may attend and offer suggestions about resolving certain matters of interest in the neighborhood Any person who lives or owns property in a Council area or has demonstrable or substantial interest (ie works in) within the defined boundaries of the Council area may request to be considered for membership on their NPC Board
Anyone wanting to join an NPC should give his or her name to the chairperson of the Council Attendance as a potential member is encouraged prior to recommendation by the NPC for membership His or her name is submitted to the City Commission for official appointment
Each NPC has a regularly scheduled meeting date each month Meetings are held in the evenings and run one to two hours in length Questions about Neighborhood Planning Councils meeting locations or membership may be directed to the City of Battle Creek 966-3348
NPC meeting minutes are available online at httpwwwbattlecreekmigovCity_GovernmentBoards_and_CommissionsMinutes__Agendas_and_Notices_Archiveshtm
Neighborhood Planning Council Recent DiscussionsUpcoming Events Regular Meeting DatesTimes
NPC1 ndash Post Franklin
Contact Diana QuiggEmail Dianaquiggyahoocom
Telephone 2699648728
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 4 2014
Community Action Board Room
175 Main Street
1st Thursday at 700 pm
NPC2 ndash North Central
Contact Sam GrayEmail sgray9959gmailcom
Telephone 2692090293
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 8 2014
Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
47 N Washington Avenue
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC3 ndash Central
Contact Gloria MansfieldEmail NA
Telephone 2699652050
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting
New NPC boundaries
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 14 2014
Michigan Tile amp Carpet Community Room
99 E Columbia Avenue
2nd Thursday at 700 pm
NPC4 ndash FremontMcKinleyVerona
Contact John HenninkEmail Neighborhoodpc4gmailcom
Telephone 2699863944
Vice Chair Kaytee FarisEmail kayteefarisgmailcom
Telephone 7343306236
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 20 2014
First Congregational Church - (Inside
Court Yard)
145 Capital Avenue NE
3rd Wednesday at 700 pm
NPC5 ndash Urbandale
Contact Robert WhitfieldEmail lordstrong68comcastnet
Telephone 2692459708
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 11 2014
Christ United Methodist Church
65 N Bedford Road
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC9 ndash Rural Southwest
Contact Linda MorrisEmail lindad49015yahoocom
Telephone 2699793358
bull No meeting in August (unless there is an
issue that requires a special meeting)
bull Guest Presentation Christopher Lussier
or Helen Guzzo CDBG Program
bull Mayor Dave Walters will be signing a
Proclamation declaring September 22
2014 as ldquoKINDNESS DAYrdquo
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 9 2014
Southside Bible Church
4515 Beckley Road
2nd Tuesday at 630 pm
NPC10 ndash WestlakePrairieview
Contact Jeff KotelesEmail kotelesjmichigangov
Telephone 2699637096
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 25 2014
First Assembly of God Church
800 S 24th Street
4th Monday at 700 pm
NPC11 ndash MingesRiverside
Contact Randall ChamplinEmail Randall_Champlinsbcglobalnet
Telephone 2692747093
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting in
September New NPC boundaries
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 24 2014
Riverside Elementary School Library
650 Riverside Drive
4th Wednesday at 700 pm
Public Service Announcement Provided by Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
Neighborhood Planning Council Updates August 7 2014
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Calhoun County Fair is steeped in historyThe Calhoun County fair-
grounds located on CapitalHill is home to Michigansoldest fair and boasts the old-est fair building in the stateFloral Hall
The fairgrounds werefounded in 1848 and featuremore than 45 acres of grassyshaded grounds and pavedstreets One hundred year oldoaks beautiful landscaping a2400-seat grandstand enter-tainment center and campingfacilities help make the fair-grounds an excellent place tocelebrate Michigans oldestcounty fair and other excit-ing events
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day as oneof Michigans foremost agri-cultural attractions Between1839 and 1847 the Fair washeld in various locationsthroughout the county Butin 1848 the fairgrounds inMarshall became the perma-nent home for the CalhounCounty Fair which has beenheld here ever since
Floral Hall the oldestbuilding on the fairgroundsand the oldest fair building inthe state was constructed in1860 in the popular octagon
style of the time The wingswere added at later datesDesigned originally for thedisplay of flowers and farmproduce the building stillplays a major role at thestates oldest county fair
One becomes the ldquooldestcontinually operating fairrdquo inthe state of Michigan bydoing things people enjoyand developing an army ofsupportive and skilled volun-teers
The ldquoheartbeat of theCalhoun County Fairrdquo is itsvolunteer force The fair isan enormous undertakingwith a physical plant with 20different buildings to main-tain and upgrade and at least60 acres to landscape andmow
The fair board looks backwith pride at all the wonder-ful memories attributable tothe ldquofair historyrdquo It also rec-ognizes the enormousresponsibly it owes the com-munity as stewards of thepresent and future genera-tion of fair participants
Presently the CalhounCounty Fairgrounds propertydraws in excess of 100000visitors a year Add to thatthe vendors special events
agricultural and industrialdisplays and you get the realimpact of the association
First held in 1839 theCalhoun County Fair hascontinued to this day asone of Michigans foremostagricultural attractions
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Michiganrsquos oldest fair building Floral Hall was built in 1861 for the sum of $590 Itfeatures an unusual design consisting of an octagon center rotunda with four rectan-gular wings branching out in each direction
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 17
The 4-H program hastouched and in many casesshaped the lives of thou-sands of Calhoun Countyresidents
4-H got its start nationallyin 1902 in Iowa and Ohioand came to Michigan - toMuskegon and Mason coun-ties - in 1908
Records indicate the first4-H director in CalhounCounty was Charles EAckley who served on atemporary basis in 1917again in 1918 and then on aregular basis from 1921-22Other early temporary direc-tors whose stints overlappedto varying degrees wereLucia Converse FrankDavis Margaret Hutty EdithGabriel and H F Herrod
William C Boman heldthe position from 1922-25E C Sackrider from 1925-28 and Ruth K Sackrider in
1929-30 Alice Osborn Bateswas director from 1931-35prior to the arrival of B EHenry in 1936
Michigans 4-H programbegan with boys corn clubsOver the next 30 years the 4-
H movement gave rise tosheep poultry canning cakebaking and livestock clubsas well These clubs wereeventually linked to theNational CooperativeExtension Service system
which was formed in 1914under the leadership of theU S Department ofAgriculture
To see 4-H in action visitthe 2014 Calhoun CountyFair
Selecting rides that arefun but not too scary ridingsafely and letting the kidsride alone or not are just afew things to think aboutwhen looking forward to the2014 Calhoun County Fair
ldquoCarnival rides inMichigan are held to thehighest safety standards tokeep riders safe while enjoy-ing the roller coasters andwater slidesrdquo saidDepartment of Licensing andRegulatory Affairs (LARA)Deputy Director ShellyEdgerton ldquoWe ask riders todo their part and rememberlsquosafety firstrsquo Read and fol-low all of the ride rules andrestrictions and use all thesafety equipment providedbecause even one injury isone too manyrdquo
Edgerton emphasized thatif your child is too youngtoo small or afraid to ridealone either skip the ridealtogether or make sure yourchild is accompanied by aresponsible adult Kidsbetween the ages of sevenand 12 account for nearly a
third of all ride accidentsParents should make suretheir kids understand saferide behavior
To reduce the chance ofinjury for all ages and stillenjoy the ride LARA offersthese tipsbullRead and obey all postedrules and restrictionsbullFollow all verbal instruc-tions given by ride operatorsor provided by recordedannouncementsbullMake sure the ride is appro-priate for the rider
bullPay attention to rideh e i g h t w e i g h t m e d i c a lrestrictions If you have anypre-existing medical condi-tions check with your doctorbefore riding thrill rides
bullSecurely latch seat beltsshoulder harness and lapbars Hold on to handrailsuse grab bars
bullKeep hands arms legsand feet inside the ride at alltimes Do not ride with handsin the air Secure loose hairclothing and belongings
bullStay in the ldquolocked andloadedrdquo position for theentire ride Never stand upon a ride
bullAdults should never seat achild on their lap unless rideoperators indicate itrsquos safe todo so
bullNever ride when exces-sively tired or while underthe influence of alcohol ordrugs
bullReport any unsafe behav-ior or conditions on a ride to
a ride supervisor or managerimmediately
bullReport injuries to a ridesupervisor They will assistthe injured and report theinjury to LARA
Contact LARA at 517-241-9202 for more informa-tion
Stay safe have funon the carnival rides
History of 4-H programs
Veteransrsquo Dayis Monday
of fair weekOn Monday Aug 11 all veterans of the United States armed
forces will be admitted to the Calhoun County Fair for freeOn behalf of many it is the fair organizersrsquo way of sayingldquothank yourdquo
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2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 19
By Kathy Fisher4-H Program Coordinator
Calhoun County
As the Calhoun CountyFair kicks off next weekhundreds of county 4-Hmembers and volunteers areheaded to the fair to show offtheir projects and skillsWhile the week is the culmi-nation of a year of hard workfor some 4-H offers manyunique opportunities notseen at fair So whetheryoursquore a young person or anadult who has time to give asa volunteer why not join theclub
A program of MichiganState University (MSU)Extension Michigan 4-H isthe largest youth develop-ment program in the stateEach year the program pro-vides more than 200000young people with opportu-nities to explore new inter-ests gain new knowledgeenhance their expertise anddiscover their passion whileteaching valuable life skillsthat prepare youth for thefuture
In Calhoun County 806youth are actively engaged in4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Though tra-ditionally seen as a programfor youth with livestocktoday 4-H has so much moreto offer As a year-roundyouth development programyouth will have the opportu-nity to be engaged in funeducational experiences thathelp them learn valuable lifeskills throughout the entireyear Opportunities for 4-Hrsquoersinclude arts and craftssewing food and nutritiongardening leadership shoot-ing sports livestock andmuch more
No matter what kidschoose all the 4-H projectshelp members learn to exem-plify the four Hrsquos headheart hands and health Theylearn to use their head tomake sound decisions setgoals and stick with them aswell as to develop practical
skills needed to lead a pro-ductive and fulfilling life
Using their heart youthlearn to act with integrity andaccountability and help oth-ers to become their best Their hands are used to putthe needs of their communitybefore their own as theyserve others and they learnabout health by developingskills and knowledge toactively take care of theirminds and bodies
With these skills there isno limit to what youth can dowith 4-H Leadership oppor-tunities within the club offerthem the chance to try outskills while mentoring ayounger member that is newto the group will allow mem-bers to become a teacherthemselves In addition tocounty programs statewide4-H programs such asExploration Days giveyouth the chance to meetother 4-Hrsquoers from aroundthe state and experience whatlife on a college campus islike
Helping to make this pos-sible for 4-Hrsquoers in our owncommunity and across thestate are caring volunteerswho give their time and tal-ents to lend a hand provideguidance and answer lifersquoslittle questions along theway In Calhoun Countymore than 300 volunteersgive their time each yearwith 176 actively involved inmentoring youth through a 4-H club Though the impactof these volunteers is greatthe need for additional 4-Hvolunteers is mounting Witha goal of reaching 20 percentof Michiganrsquos youth through4-H by the year 2020 morevolunteers will be key
If you want to make animpact on the next genera-tion becoming a CalhounCounty 4-H volunteer is oneof the best ways you can dothat You donrsquot have to be aparent or even related to a 4-Hrsquoer to get involved Anyonecan volunteer and itrsquos a greatopportunity to make yourmark on the next generation
Interested volunteers cangive their time in a variety ofways 4-H programs rangefrom animal science tocareer preparation clothingand textiles to science andtechnology or performingarts to youth entrepreneur-ship Whether yoursquove got anhour to give or want to makea year-long commitmenttherersquos a 4-H volunteeropportunity waiting for youLead a club chaperone anevent offer a skills trainingbecome a mentor teach aworkshop or whateverstrikes your interest there isno limit to the ways you canvolunteer your time
Whether you want to helpmake 4-Hersrsquo dreams cometrue as a 4-H volunteer orjoin the club yourself as a 4-H member all of these expe-riences and more can beyours just by joining
Calhoun County 4-H Learn more about how you
can get involved by visiting4hmsuemsuedu or by call-ing me at the CalhounCounty MSU Extensionoffice 269-781-0784
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In Calhoun County 806 youth are actively engaged in 4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Not only at fair time but year-round youth have opportunity toengage in fun educational experiences Pictured here are students in a past sessionof 4-H Albion Creative
Join 4-H and be mentor for tomorrowrsquos leaders
Devin Willis of Homer is one of the hundreds of 4-Hrsquoers who has participated in the annual CalhounCounty Fair Beginning Saturday Aug 9 current clubmembers and volunteers will head to the fairgrounds toshow off their projects and skills CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
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Neighborhood Planning Councils (NPCs) are resident-based groups that serve an important and specific purpose in our community The purpose of Neighborhood Planning Councils is to provide a forum to inform and discuss with neighborhood residents and representatives of the City staff and City Commissioners issues and concerns of that neighborhood Generally the City informs the NPC of facts and potential results of pending decisions opportunities or other changes The NPC discusses and decides what if any recommendations it would like to make or strategies they would like to develop
These meetings are all open to the public who may attend and offer suggestions about resolving certain matters of interest in the neighborhood Any person who lives or owns property in a Council area or has demonstrable or substantial interest (ie works in) within the defined boundaries of the Council area may request to be considered for membership on their NPC Board
Anyone wanting to join an NPC should give his or her name to the chairperson of the Council Attendance as a potential member is encouraged prior to recommendation by the NPC for membership His or her name is submitted to the City Commission for official appointment
Each NPC has a regularly scheduled meeting date each month Meetings are held in the evenings and run one to two hours in length Questions about Neighborhood Planning Councils meeting locations or membership may be directed to the City of Battle Creek 966-3348
NPC meeting minutes are available online at httpwwwbattlecreekmigovCity_GovernmentBoards_and_CommissionsMinutes__Agendas_and_Notices_Archiveshtm
Neighborhood Planning Council Recent DiscussionsUpcoming Events Regular Meeting DatesTimes
NPC1 ndash Post Franklin
Contact Diana QuiggEmail Dianaquiggyahoocom
Telephone 2699648728
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 4 2014
Community Action Board Room
175 Main Street
1st Thursday at 700 pm
NPC2 ndash North Central
Contact Sam GrayEmail sgray9959gmailcom
Telephone 2692090293
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 8 2014
Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
47 N Washington Avenue
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC3 ndash Central
Contact Gloria MansfieldEmail NA
Telephone 2699652050
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting
New NPC boundaries
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 14 2014
Michigan Tile amp Carpet Community Room
99 E Columbia Avenue
2nd Thursday at 700 pm
NPC4 ndash FremontMcKinleyVerona
Contact John HenninkEmail Neighborhoodpc4gmailcom
Telephone 2699863944
Vice Chair Kaytee FarisEmail kayteefarisgmailcom
Telephone 7343306236
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 20 2014
First Congregational Church - (Inside
Court Yard)
145 Capital Avenue NE
3rd Wednesday at 700 pm
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Telephone 2692459708
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 11 2014
Christ United Methodist Church
65 N Bedford Road
2nd Monday at 700 pm
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Telephone 2699793358
bull No meeting in August (unless there is an
issue that requires a special meeting)
bull Guest Presentation Christopher Lussier
or Helen Guzzo CDBG Program
bull Mayor Dave Walters will be signing a
Proclamation declaring September 22
2014 as ldquoKINDNESS DAYrdquo
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 9 2014
Southside Bible Church
4515 Beckley Road
2nd Tuesday at 630 pm
NPC10 ndash WestlakePrairieview
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Telephone 2699637096
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 25 2014
First Assembly of God Church
800 S 24th Street
4th Monday at 700 pm
NPC11 ndash MingesRiverside
Contact Randall ChamplinEmail Randall_Champlinsbcglobalnet
Telephone 2692747093
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting in
September New NPC boundaries
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 24 2014
Riverside Elementary School Library
650 Riverside Drive
4th Wednesday at 700 pm
Public Service Announcement Provided by Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
Neighborhood Planning Council Updates August 7 2014
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2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 17
The 4-H program hastouched and in many casesshaped the lives of thou-sands of Calhoun Countyresidents
4-H got its start nationallyin 1902 in Iowa and Ohioand came to Michigan - toMuskegon and Mason coun-ties - in 1908
Records indicate the first4-H director in CalhounCounty was Charles EAckley who served on atemporary basis in 1917again in 1918 and then on aregular basis from 1921-22Other early temporary direc-tors whose stints overlappedto varying degrees wereLucia Converse FrankDavis Margaret Hutty EdithGabriel and H F Herrod
William C Boman heldthe position from 1922-25E C Sackrider from 1925-28 and Ruth K Sackrider in
1929-30 Alice Osborn Bateswas director from 1931-35prior to the arrival of B EHenry in 1936
Michigans 4-H programbegan with boys corn clubsOver the next 30 years the 4-
H movement gave rise tosheep poultry canning cakebaking and livestock clubsas well These clubs wereeventually linked to theNational CooperativeExtension Service system
which was formed in 1914under the leadership of theU S Department ofAgriculture
To see 4-H in action visitthe 2014 Calhoun CountyFair
Selecting rides that arefun but not too scary ridingsafely and letting the kidsride alone or not are just afew things to think aboutwhen looking forward to the2014 Calhoun County Fair
ldquoCarnival rides inMichigan are held to thehighest safety standards tokeep riders safe while enjoy-ing the roller coasters andwater slidesrdquo saidDepartment of Licensing andRegulatory Affairs (LARA)Deputy Director ShellyEdgerton ldquoWe ask riders todo their part and rememberlsquosafety firstrsquo Read and fol-low all of the ride rules andrestrictions and use all thesafety equipment providedbecause even one injury isone too manyrdquo
Edgerton emphasized thatif your child is too youngtoo small or afraid to ridealone either skip the ridealtogether or make sure yourchild is accompanied by aresponsible adult Kidsbetween the ages of sevenand 12 account for nearly a
third of all ride accidentsParents should make suretheir kids understand saferide behavior
To reduce the chance ofinjury for all ages and stillenjoy the ride LARA offersthese tipsbullRead and obey all postedrules and restrictionsbullFollow all verbal instruc-tions given by ride operatorsor provided by recordedannouncementsbullMake sure the ride is appro-priate for the rider
bullPay attention to rideh e i g h t w e i g h t m e d i c a lrestrictions If you have anypre-existing medical condi-tions check with your doctorbefore riding thrill rides
bullSecurely latch seat beltsshoulder harness and lapbars Hold on to handrailsuse grab bars
bullKeep hands arms legsand feet inside the ride at alltimes Do not ride with handsin the air Secure loose hairclothing and belongings
bullStay in the ldquolocked andloadedrdquo position for theentire ride Never stand upon a ride
bullAdults should never seat achild on their lap unless rideoperators indicate itrsquos safe todo so
bullNever ride when exces-sively tired or while underthe influence of alcohol ordrugs
bullReport any unsafe behav-ior or conditions on a ride to
a ride supervisor or managerimmediately
bullReport injuries to a ridesupervisor They will assistthe injured and report theinjury to LARA
Contact LARA at 517-241-9202 for more informa-tion
Stay safe have funon the carnival rides
History of 4-H programs
Veteransrsquo Dayis Monday
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forces will be admitted to the Calhoun County Fair for freeOn behalf of many it is the fair organizersrsquo way of sayingldquothank yourdquo
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2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 19
By Kathy Fisher4-H Program Coordinator
Calhoun County
As the Calhoun CountyFair kicks off next weekhundreds of county 4-Hmembers and volunteers areheaded to the fair to show offtheir projects and skillsWhile the week is the culmi-nation of a year of hard workfor some 4-H offers manyunique opportunities notseen at fair So whetheryoursquore a young person or anadult who has time to give asa volunteer why not join theclub
A program of MichiganState University (MSU)Extension Michigan 4-H isthe largest youth develop-ment program in the stateEach year the program pro-vides more than 200000young people with opportu-nities to explore new inter-ests gain new knowledgeenhance their expertise anddiscover their passion whileteaching valuable life skillsthat prepare youth for thefuture
In Calhoun County 806youth are actively engaged in4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Though tra-ditionally seen as a programfor youth with livestocktoday 4-H has so much moreto offer As a year-roundyouth development programyouth will have the opportu-nity to be engaged in funeducational experiences thathelp them learn valuable lifeskills throughout the entireyear Opportunities for 4-Hrsquoersinclude arts and craftssewing food and nutritiongardening leadership shoot-ing sports livestock andmuch more
No matter what kidschoose all the 4-H projectshelp members learn to exem-plify the four Hrsquos headheart hands and health Theylearn to use their head tomake sound decisions setgoals and stick with them aswell as to develop practical
skills needed to lead a pro-ductive and fulfilling life
Using their heart youthlearn to act with integrity andaccountability and help oth-ers to become their best Their hands are used to putthe needs of their communitybefore their own as theyserve others and they learnabout health by developingskills and knowledge toactively take care of theirminds and bodies
With these skills there isno limit to what youth can dowith 4-H Leadership oppor-tunities within the club offerthem the chance to try outskills while mentoring ayounger member that is newto the group will allow mem-bers to become a teacherthemselves In addition tocounty programs statewide4-H programs such asExploration Days giveyouth the chance to meetother 4-Hrsquoers from aroundthe state and experience whatlife on a college campus islike
Helping to make this pos-sible for 4-Hrsquoers in our owncommunity and across thestate are caring volunteerswho give their time and tal-ents to lend a hand provideguidance and answer lifersquoslittle questions along theway In Calhoun Countymore than 300 volunteersgive their time each yearwith 176 actively involved inmentoring youth through a 4-H club Though the impactof these volunteers is greatthe need for additional 4-Hvolunteers is mounting Witha goal of reaching 20 percentof Michiganrsquos youth through4-H by the year 2020 morevolunteers will be key
If you want to make animpact on the next genera-tion becoming a CalhounCounty 4-H volunteer is oneof the best ways you can dothat You donrsquot have to be aparent or even related to a 4-Hrsquoer to get involved Anyonecan volunteer and itrsquos a greatopportunity to make yourmark on the next generation
Interested volunteers cangive their time in a variety ofways 4-H programs rangefrom animal science tocareer preparation clothingand textiles to science andtechnology or performingarts to youth entrepreneur-ship Whether yoursquove got anhour to give or want to makea year-long commitmenttherersquos a 4-H volunteeropportunity waiting for youLead a club chaperone anevent offer a skills trainingbecome a mentor teach aworkshop or whateverstrikes your interest there isno limit to the ways you canvolunteer your time
Whether you want to helpmake 4-Hersrsquo dreams cometrue as a 4-H volunteer orjoin the club yourself as a 4-H member all of these expe-riences and more can beyours just by joining
Calhoun County 4-H Learn more about how you
can get involved by visiting4hmsuemsuedu or by call-ing me at the CalhounCounty MSU Extensionoffice 269-781-0784
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3
CARON CHEVROLETextends its heartiest congratulations to the 4-Heacuters whorsquoll take part in this yearrsquos events
Have FUN amp ENJOY the 166th Calhoun County Fair
Lube Oil Filter and Tire Rotation
$3995$3995Most cars and light trucks Up to 5 quarts of oil Expires August 31 2014
HoursMon 830-8
Tues-Fri 830-6 Sat 9-3
Service amp PartsHours
Mon-Fri 730-6
In Calhoun County 806 youth are actively engaged in 4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Not only at fair time but year-round youth have opportunity toengage in fun educational experiences Pictured here are students in a past sessionof 4-H Albion Creative
Join 4-H and be mentor for tomorrowrsquos leaders
Devin Willis of Homer is one of the hundreds of 4-Hrsquoers who has participated in the annual CalhounCounty Fair Beginning Saturday Aug 9 current clubmembers and volunteers will head to the fairgrounds toshow off their projects and skills CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Congratulations
MARSHALLANIMAL CARE CENTER
713 North Brewer (Old 27) Marshall
269-781-5114
~ Celebrating 165 Years ~
James R Rzepka DVM bull Randal K Eshuis DVMJennifer Bohney DVM
BoardingGrooming
Page 20 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
826 E Chicago St Coldwater bull 5172798002MMoonnddaayy--FF rr iiddaayy 99aamm -- 66ppmm bullbull SSaattuurrddaayy 99aamm -- 11ppmm
wwwwwwsseeyybbeerr tt sskkuubboottaakk iinnggss ccoomm
IMPLEMENTSALES amp SERVICE
wwwwwwsseeyybbeerr ttsskkuubboottaakkiinnggss ccooomm
Finally Diesel PowermdashPower SteeringmdashIndependent SuspensionmdashHydrostatic Transmissionmdash
ALL IN 1 KUBOTA RTV-X1120DWL-AS UTILITY VEHICLE
bull 248 hp 3cyl diesel bull Liquid cooled engine bull Power Steering bull 2 range VHT-X hydrostatic transmission bull 4wd bull Limited slip front differential bull Foot operated Rear differential
bull Independent suspension front and rear bull OSHA approved ROPS bull Hydraulic power bed lift bull Spray in bed liner included bull Adjustable drivers seat bull Over 1500lb payload capacity bull Priced with ATV tire option
Payments of $29990 per month on new Kubota RTV-X1120DWL-AS- utility vehicle based on sales price of$1439500 at 0down 0 APRfor 48 months Financing available from Kubota Credit Corporation USA 3401Del Amo Blvd Torrance CA 90503 subject to credit approval Payments do not include implements set up deliveryor local taxes where applicable Some exceptions apply Offer expires 9-30-14 See dealership for details and otherlow-rate finance options
CASHPRICE
$1399500
Or $29990 per month
wwwwwwsseeyybbeerr ttsskkuubboottaakkiinnggss ccooomm
Finally A Backhoe Tractor That I Can Afford
bull 23 hp 3 cyl Kubota diesel
bull 2 range Hydrostatic transmission
bull 4WD
bull Differential lock
bull Power steering
bull Mid and Rear PTO
bull Standard Cat1 3 pt 540 rear PTO
bull Live PTO and Hydraulics
bull R-4 Industrial tires
bull 48 loader bucket wSingle Joystick
Ctrl
bull 6 ft Digging depth backhoe w12
bkt
Payments of $24993 per month on new Kubota BX25DLB-R-1 tractorloaderbackhoe based on sales price of $1799500 at$44988 down 0 APR for 72 months Financing available from Kubota Credit Corporation USA 3401 Del Amo Blvd TorranceCA 90503 subject to credit approval Payments do not include implements set up delivery or local taxes where applicable Someexceptions apply Offer expires 09-30-2014 See dealership for details and other low-rate finance options $44988 due at closingto cover 72 months versus standard 60 months 0 APR
CASHPRICE
$1799500
Only $24993 per month
BBXX2255DDLLBB--RR--11TTRRAACCTTOORRLLOOAADDEERR
BBBAACCKKHHOOEE
While Supplies Last
INCLUDESLandpride
RB0560 RearBlade
Ask About Our RTVOptions
THE ARBORS OF BATTLE CREEK
1 BEDROOMStarting at $465
2 BEDROOMSStarting at $500
With Up to
ONE MONTH FREE RENT
10 Rambling Rd269-979-9500
APPLY ONLINE wwwelementmgtcom
M-F 9am-6pm bull Sat 10am-5pm Sun Noon-4pm
Apply Onlinewwwbedfordhillsnet
888-898-8213 Some restrictions apply
NO RENT
UNTILOCT 1ST 2014
(RESTRICTIONS APPLY)
SUN HOMES
NO RENT
MOVE-INSPECIAL
Only
$198
269-963-23201417 CAPITAL AVE NE
Mon-Fri 9AM - 5PM bull Sat 10AM - 2PM
Restrictions Apply
bull ldquoFREErdquo Moving Truck bull Pennfield Schoolsbull $200 Deposit bull Redecorated Units
Pets Welcome
$200 offYour First Full
Months Rent
Studios 1 amp 2 BR ApartmentsCome swim
with us
Peak Management
Call for more info
(269) 660-8700120 Riverside Drive
Battle Creek MI 49015
of SUMMER at
Tree Top RidgeApartments
FREE Rent$99 Moves you in
ldquoRestrictions Applyrdquo
bull Spacious Apartments
bull WasherDryer Hook-Ups
bull Cathedral Ceilings
bull All Appliances
Furnished
bull Central Air
Gas for Heating Cooking amp Hot Water Included Gas for Heating Cooking amp Hot Water Included
Gas for Heating Cooking amp Hot Water Included Gas for Heating Cooking amp Hot Water Included
3 4
2
1
1
2
3
4
edwardrosecomedwardrosecom
Offering you the best in Battle CreekOffering you the best in Battle Creek
bull New Homesbull Commercialbull Additionsbull Remodeling
269-441-1800 or email astetlerctsmailnet
wwwstetlerbuilthomescom
STETLER CONSTRUCTIONBUILDING FOUNDATIONS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONSSC
CALL ANNIE FOR YOURCONSTRUCTION NEEDS
GeorgetownEstates
bull 1BR$450-$460 bull 2BR$545-$555bull 3BR$600-$615
$15 Application Fee
Heat Water amp Trash included on most units
965-57361975 E Columbia Ave Battle Creek
Some Restrictions Apply Section 8 Welcomewwwgeorgetown-estatescom
ldquo Beautiful ldquo
Visit our website to tour even more models for sale
300 Morgan Rd Battle Creek MI269-964-4200
wwwRollingHillsVillagecom
Enjoybull Professionally designed clubhouse for your enjoymentbull No sharing wall or floorceiling with your neighborsbull You have more control (Example YOU pick the paint colors)bull OFF-street parking right near your doorbull Laundry without quarters - your own washerdryer hook upbull Relax with your family in your won porch or yardbull Enjoy doing your own landscaping or tending a small gardenbull Cool and refreshing swimming poolbull Fitness Centerbull No pet deposit - cats and smaller dogs are welcome
T H E C O M M U N I T Y O F
Be Part of Our
Award Winning CommunityCelebrating Over 25 Years
HUGE END-OF-SUMMERPRICE REDUCTIONS
Come see the differenceMove-In Ready Models
3 BRs 3 baths 1900 sq ft front amp rear deck handicap accessible
ramp (332-B)
$54900$49900
3 BRs 2 baths front porch approx1500 sq ft Cottage blinds
throughout (294)
$59450
FIREPLACE
PRICE SLASHED
3 BRs 2 baths over 1900 sq ftstorage shed appliances included
(317)
MUSTMUST SELL SELL - - REDUCED REDUCED
3 BRs 2 baths master suite deckapprox 2000 sq ft (279)
MUSTMUST SEE SEE3 BRs 2 baths storage shed 1700sq ft walk thru closet fenced yard
area (55)
ATTACHED GARAGE GARAGE
LEASELEASE OPTION OPTION $1195MO
$42450$38900
$45000$39900
$40900$39500PRICE SLASHED
PRICE SLASHED
PRICE SLASHED
3 BRs 2 baths rear deck fireplace1900 sq ft new laminate flooring
(271)
LEASELEASE OPTION OPTION $1150MO
$61900$59900PRICE SLASHED
3 BRs 2 baths AC decorativefence all appliances over 1600 sq
ft (21)
FANTASTIC LOCATION
$24500
3 BRs 2 baths 1700 sq ft carport storage shed appliances
(257)
FIREPLACE amp amp CARPORTCARPORT
$39500$36900PRICE S SLASHED
Neighborhood Planning Councils (NPCs) are resident-based groups that serve an important and specific purpose in our community The purpose of Neighborhood Planning Councils is to provide a forum to inform and discuss with neighborhood residents and representatives of the City staff and City Commissioners issues and concerns of that neighborhood Generally the City informs the NPC of facts and potential results of pending decisions opportunities or other changes The NPC discusses and decides what if any recommendations it would like to make or strategies they would like to develop
These meetings are all open to the public who may attend and offer suggestions about resolving certain matters of interest in the neighborhood Any person who lives or owns property in a Council area or has demonstrable or substantial interest (ie works in) within the defined boundaries of the Council area may request to be considered for membership on their NPC Board
Anyone wanting to join an NPC should give his or her name to the chairperson of the Council Attendance as a potential member is encouraged prior to recommendation by the NPC for membership His or her name is submitted to the City Commission for official appointment
Each NPC has a regularly scheduled meeting date each month Meetings are held in the evenings and run one to two hours in length Questions about Neighborhood Planning Councils meeting locations or membership may be directed to the City of Battle Creek 966-3348
NPC meeting minutes are available online at httpwwwbattlecreekmigovCity_GovernmentBoards_and_CommissionsMinutes__Agendas_and_Notices_Archiveshtm
Neighborhood Planning Council Recent DiscussionsUpcoming Events Regular Meeting DatesTimes
NPC1 ndash Post Franklin
Contact Diana QuiggEmail Dianaquiggyahoocom
Telephone 2699648728
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 4 2014
Community Action Board Room
175 Main Street
1st Thursday at 700 pm
NPC2 ndash North Central
Contact Sam GrayEmail sgray9959gmailcom
Telephone 2692090293
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 8 2014
Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
47 N Washington Avenue
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC3 ndash Central
Contact Gloria MansfieldEmail NA
Telephone 2699652050
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting
New NPC boundaries
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 14 2014
Michigan Tile amp Carpet Community Room
99 E Columbia Avenue
2nd Thursday at 700 pm
NPC4 ndash FremontMcKinleyVerona
Contact John HenninkEmail Neighborhoodpc4gmailcom
Telephone 2699863944
Vice Chair Kaytee FarisEmail kayteefarisgmailcom
Telephone 7343306236
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 20 2014
First Congregational Church - (Inside
Court Yard)
145 Capital Avenue NE
3rd Wednesday at 700 pm
NPC5 ndash Urbandale
Contact Robert WhitfieldEmail lordstrong68comcastnet
Telephone 2692459708
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 11 2014
Christ United Methodist Church
65 N Bedford Road
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC9 ndash Rural Southwest
Contact Linda MorrisEmail lindad49015yahoocom
Telephone 2699793358
bull No meeting in August (unless there is an
issue that requires a special meeting)
bull Guest Presentation Christopher Lussier
or Helen Guzzo CDBG Program
bull Mayor Dave Walters will be signing a
Proclamation declaring September 22
2014 as ldquoKINDNESS DAYrdquo
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 9 2014
Southside Bible Church
4515 Beckley Road
2nd Tuesday at 630 pm
NPC10 ndash WestlakePrairieview
Contact Jeff KotelesEmail kotelesjmichigangov
Telephone 2699637096
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 25 2014
First Assembly of God Church
800 S 24th Street
4th Monday at 700 pm
NPC11 ndash MingesRiverside
Contact Randall ChamplinEmail Randall_Champlinsbcglobalnet
Telephone 2692747093
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting in
September New NPC boundaries
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 24 2014
Riverside Elementary School Library
650 Riverside Drive
4th Wednesday at 700 pm
Public Service Announcement Provided by Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
Neighborhood Planning Council Updates August 7 2014
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PostFranklin
Westlake Prairieview
Minges Brook Riverside
Rural Southwest
Urbandale
Battle Creek
City of Springfield
North Central
Fremont McKinley
Verona
Wilson Coburn
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Central Business District
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Hours Open Monday thru Friday 830 to 530Email shopperadsj-adgraphicscom bull Fax 269-968-8586
Attention Advertisers
Call Today About OurAnnual
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(Across from Cracker Barrel)
269-963-4214
andMore
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Apply NOW at wwwemploymentgroupcom Then call 2697889000 and ask about our
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DENSO MANUFACTURING MICHIGAN 1 Denso Rd Battle Creek MI 49037
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HVAC
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269-962-8541 bull 269-968-7220 wwwkellyservicescom
FRI AUG 8TH
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Visit wwwOnStaffUSAcomfor full openings and to apply online
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Pictured Left to Right
John Steele Master Certified Tech
Spencer Perry Lube Tech
Michelle Perry Owner
Rob Perry OwnerService Mgr
Family Owned amp Operated ndash Combined 50 Years Experience
HoursMon-Fri 730-530Sat by appt only
269-753-16502517 W Dickman RdSpringfield MI 49037Full Service Auto Repair
All Makes amp ModelsSpecializing in
ldquoQUALITYrdquo Not ldquoQUANTITYrdquo
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Specializing in ldquoQUALITYrdquo Not ldquoQUANTITYrdquo
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BaseballTryouts
8U9U10U 11U amp 12U 13U14U15U1200pm 200pm 400pm
Please Be at
Tryouts 30 Min
Early to Register
Bailey Park(Convis amp Flannery Fields)
BaseballSShh aammrr oo cc kk
Our coaching philosophy includes teaching all aspects of thegame of baseball to every player on the team There will be ahigh priority placed on the fundamentals of baseball and sports-manship ndash with a healthy drive to win
Contact Shamrock TeamManager Dave Caley
Emailshamrock2103gmailcom
or call 269-965-7175
Sunday Aug 10th
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office 2695653333 Fax 2695653335Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
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3333 5th Avenue Springfield(Located between Ryder Truck amp Billrsquos Pizza Factory east off of Helmer Rd)
269-209-7146
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269-223-3588
2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR ndash Page 19
By Kathy Fisher4-H Program Coordinator
Calhoun County
As the Calhoun CountyFair kicks off next weekhundreds of county 4-Hmembers and volunteers areheaded to the fair to show offtheir projects and skillsWhile the week is the culmi-nation of a year of hard workfor some 4-H offers manyunique opportunities notseen at fair So whetheryoursquore a young person or anadult who has time to give asa volunteer why not join theclub
A program of MichiganState University (MSU)Extension Michigan 4-H isthe largest youth develop-ment program in the stateEach year the program pro-vides more than 200000young people with opportu-nities to explore new inter-ests gain new knowledgeenhance their expertise anddiscover their passion whileteaching valuable life skillsthat prepare youth for thefuture
In Calhoun County 806youth are actively engaged in4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Though tra-ditionally seen as a programfor youth with livestocktoday 4-H has so much moreto offer As a year-roundyouth development programyouth will have the opportu-nity to be engaged in funeducational experiences thathelp them learn valuable lifeskills throughout the entireyear Opportunities for 4-Hrsquoersinclude arts and craftssewing food and nutritiongardening leadership shoot-ing sports livestock andmuch more
No matter what kidschoose all the 4-H projectshelp members learn to exem-plify the four Hrsquos headheart hands and health Theylearn to use their head tomake sound decisions setgoals and stick with them aswell as to develop practical
skills needed to lead a pro-ductive and fulfilling life
Using their heart youthlearn to act with integrity andaccountability and help oth-ers to become their best Their hands are used to putthe needs of their communitybefore their own as theyserve others and they learnabout health by developingskills and knowledge toactively take care of theirminds and bodies
With these skills there isno limit to what youth can dowith 4-H Leadership oppor-tunities within the club offerthem the chance to try outskills while mentoring ayounger member that is newto the group will allow mem-bers to become a teacherthemselves In addition tocounty programs statewide4-H programs such asExploration Days giveyouth the chance to meetother 4-Hrsquoers from aroundthe state and experience whatlife on a college campus islike
Helping to make this pos-sible for 4-Hrsquoers in our owncommunity and across thestate are caring volunteerswho give their time and tal-ents to lend a hand provideguidance and answer lifersquoslittle questions along theway In Calhoun Countymore than 300 volunteersgive their time each yearwith 176 actively involved inmentoring youth through a 4-H club Though the impactof these volunteers is greatthe need for additional 4-Hvolunteers is mounting Witha goal of reaching 20 percentof Michiganrsquos youth through4-H by the year 2020 morevolunteers will be key
If you want to make animpact on the next genera-tion becoming a CalhounCounty 4-H volunteer is oneof the best ways you can dothat You donrsquot have to be aparent or even related to a 4-Hrsquoer to get involved Anyonecan volunteer and itrsquos a greatopportunity to make yourmark on the next generation
Interested volunteers cangive their time in a variety ofways 4-H programs rangefrom animal science tocareer preparation clothingand textiles to science andtechnology or performingarts to youth entrepreneur-ship Whether yoursquove got anhour to give or want to makea year-long commitmenttherersquos a 4-H volunteeropportunity waiting for youLead a club chaperone anevent offer a skills trainingbecome a mentor teach aworkshop or whateverstrikes your interest there isno limit to the ways you canvolunteer your time
Whether you want to helpmake 4-Hersrsquo dreams cometrue as a 4-H volunteer orjoin the club yourself as a 4-H member all of these expe-riences and more can beyours just by joining
Calhoun County 4-H Learn more about how you
can get involved by visiting4hmsuemsuedu or by call-ing me at the CalhounCounty MSU Extensionoffice 269-781-0784
1201 W Michigan AveMarshall Michigan 49068
269-781-5154
Service and Parts HoursMonday-Friday 730 - 600
Caron Chevrolet1201 W Michigan Ave Marshall
Lube Oil Filter Special
$2195Most cars and light trucks Up to 5 quarts of oil Expires August 31 2012
Come see KIPP for
Welcome KIPPto service
CHEVROLET CERTIFIED SERVICE
3
CARON CHEVROLETextends its heartiest congratulations to the 4-Heacuters whorsquoll take part in this yearrsquos events
Have FUN amp ENJOY the 166th Calhoun County Fair
Lube Oil Filter and Tire Rotation
$3995$3995Most cars and light trucks Up to 5 quarts of oil Expires August 31 2014
HoursMon 830-8
Tues-Fri 830-6 Sat 9-3
Service amp PartsHours
Mon-Fri 730-6
In Calhoun County 806 youth are actively engaged in 4-H which is open to allyouth ages 5-19 Not only at fair time but year-round youth have opportunity toengage in fun educational experiences Pictured here are students in a past sessionof 4-H Albion Creative
Join 4-H and be mentor for tomorrowrsquos leaders
Devin Willis of Homer is one of the hundreds of 4-Hrsquoers who has participated in the annual CalhounCounty Fair Beginning Saturday Aug 9 current clubmembers and volunteers will head to the fairgrounds toshow off their projects and skills CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
Congratulations
MARSHALLANIMAL CARE CENTER
713 North Brewer (Old 27) Marshall
269-781-5114
~ Celebrating 165 Years ~
James R Rzepka DVM bull Randal K Eshuis DVMJennifer Bohney DVM
BoardingGrooming
Page 20 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
826 E Chicago St Coldwater bull 5172798002MMoonnddaayy--FF rr iiddaayy 99aamm -- 66ppmm bullbull SSaattuurrddaayy 99aamm -- 11ppmm
wwwwwwsseeyybbeerr tt sskkuubboottaakk iinnggss ccoomm
IMPLEMENTSALES amp SERVICE
wwwwwwsseeyybbeerr ttsskkuubboottaakkiinnggss ccooomm
Finally Diesel PowermdashPower SteeringmdashIndependent SuspensionmdashHydrostatic Transmissionmdash
ALL IN 1 KUBOTA RTV-X1120DWL-AS UTILITY VEHICLE
bull 248 hp 3cyl diesel bull Liquid cooled engine bull Power Steering bull 2 range VHT-X hydrostatic transmission bull 4wd bull Limited slip front differential bull Foot operated Rear differential
bull Independent suspension front and rear bull OSHA approved ROPS bull Hydraulic power bed lift bull Spray in bed liner included bull Adjustable drivers seat bull Over 1500lb payload capacity bull Priced with ATV tire option
Payments of $29990 per month on new Kubota RTV-X1120DWL-AS- utility vehicle based on sales price of$1439500 at 0down 0 APRfor 48 months Financing available from Kubota Credit Corporation USA 3401Del Amo Blvd Torrance CA 90503 subject to credit approval Payments do not include implements set up deliveryor local taxes where applicable Some exceptions apply Offer expires 9-30-14 See dealership for details and otherlow-rate finance options
CASHPRICE
$1399500
Or $29990 per month
wwwwwwsseeyybbeerr ttsskkuubboottaakkiinnggss ccooomm
Finally A Backhoe Tractor That I Can Afford
bull 23 hp 3 cyl Kubota diesel
bull 2 range Hydrostatic transmission
bull 4WD
bull Differential lock
bull Power steering
bull Mid and Rear PTO
bull Standard Cat1 3 pt 540 rear PTO
bull Live PTO and Hydraulics
bull R-4 Industrial tires
bull 48 loader bucket wSingle Joystick
Ctrl
bull 6 ft Digging depth backhoe w12
bkt
Payments of $24993 per month on new Kubota BX25DLB-R-1 tractorloaderbackhoe based on sales price of $1799500 at$44988 down 0 APR for 72 months Financing available from Kubota Credit Corporation USA 3401 Del Amo Blvd TorranceCA 90503 subject to credit approval Payments do not include implements set up delivery or local taxes where applicable Someexceptions apply Offer expires 09-30-2014 See dealership for details and other low-rate finance options $44988 due at closingto cover 72 months versus standard 60 months 0 APR
CASHPRICE
$1799500
Only $24993 per month
BBXX2255DDLLBB--RR--11TTRRAACCTTOORRLLOOAADDEERR
BBBAACCKKHHOOEE
While Supplies Last
INCLUDESLandpride
RB0560 RearBlade
Ask About Our RTVOptions
THE ARBORS OF BATTLE CREEK
1 BEDROOMStarting at $465
2 BEDROOMSStarting at $500
With Up to
ONE MONTH FREE RENT
10 Rambling Rd269-979-9500
APPLY ONLINE wwwelementmgtcom
M-F 9am-6pm bull Sat 10am-5pm Sun Noon-4pm
Apply Onlinewwwbedfordhillsnet
888-898-8213 Some restrictions apply
NO RENT
UNTILOCT 1ST 2014
(RESTRICTIONS APPLY)
SUN HOMES
NO RENT
MOVE-INSPECIAL
Only
$198
269-963-23201417 CAPITAL AVE NE
Mon-Fri 9AM - 5PM bull Sat 10AM - 2PM
Restrictions Apply
bull ldquoFREErdquo Moving Truck bull Pennfield Schoolsbull $200 Deposit bull Redecorated Units
Pets Welcome
$200 offYour First Full
Months Rent
Studios 1 amp 2 BR ApartmentsCome swim
with us
Peak Management
Call for more info
(269) 660-8700120 Riverside Drive
Battle Creek MI 49015
of SUMMER at
Tree Top RidgeApartments
FREE Rent$99 Moves you in
ldquoRestrictions Applyrdquo
bull Spacious Apartments
bull WasherDryer Hook-Ups
bull Cathedral Ceilings
bull All Appliances
Furnished
bull Central Air
Gas for Heating Cooking amp Hot Water Included Gas for Heating Cooking amp Hot Water Included
Gas for Heating Cooking amp Hot Water Included Gas for Heating Cooking amp Hot Water Included
3 4
2
1
1
2
3
4
edwardrosecomedwardrosecom
Offering you the best in Battle CreekOffering you the best in Battle Creek
bull New Homesbull Commercialbull Additionsbull Remodeling
269-441-1800 or email astetlerctsmailnet
wwwstetlerbuilthomescom
STETLER CONSTRUCTIONBUILDING FOUNDATIONS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONSSC
CALL ANNIE FOR YOURCONSTRUCTION NEEDS
GeorgetownEstates
bull 1BR$450-$460 bull 2BR$545-$555bull 3BR$600-$615
$15 Application Fee
Heat Water amp Trash included on most units
965-57361975 E Columbia Ave Battle Creek
Some Restrictions Apply Section 8 Welcomewwwgeorgetown-estatescom
ldquo Beautiful ldquo
Visit our website to tour even more models for sale
300 Morgan Rd Battle Creek MI269-964-4200
wwwRollingHillsVillagecom
Enjoybull Professionally designed clubhouse for your enjoymentbull No sharing wall or floorceiling with your neighborsbull You have more control (Example YOU pick the paint colors)bull OFF-street parking right near your doorbull Laundry without quarters - your own washerdryer hook upbull Relax with your family in your won porch or yardbull Enjoy doing your own landscaping or tending a small gardenbull Cool and refreshing swimming poolbull Fitness Centerbull No pet deposit - cats and smaller dogs are welcome
T H E C O M M U N I T Y O F
Be Part of Our
Award Winning CommunityCelebrating Over 25 Years
HUGE END-OF-SUMMERPRICE REDUCTIONS
Come see the differenceMove-In Ready Models
3 BRs 3 baths 1900 sq ft front amp rear deck handicap accessible
ramp (332-B)
$54900$49900
3 BRs 2 baths front porch approx1500 sq ft Cottage blinds
throughout (294)
$59450
FIREPLACE
PRICE SLASHED
3 BRs 2 baths over 1900 sq ftstorage shed appliances included
(317)
MUSTMUST SELL SELL - - REDUCED REDUCED
3 BRs 2 baths master suite deckapprox 2000 sq ft (279)
MUSTMUST SEE SEE3 BRs 2 baths storage shed 1700sq ft walk thru closet fenced yard
area (55)
ATTACHED GARAGE GARAGE
LEASELEASE OPTION OPTION $1195MO
$42450$38900
$45000$39900
$40900$39500PRICE SLASHED
PRICE SLASHED
PRICE SLASHED
3 BRs 2 baths rear deck fireplace1900 sq ft new laminate flooring
(271)
LEASELEASE OPTION OPTION $1150MO
$61900$59900PRICE SLASHED
3 BRs 2 baths AC decorativefence all appliances over 1600 sq
ft (21)
FANTASTIC LOCATION
$24500
3 BRs 2 baths 1700 sq ft carport storage shed appliances
(257)
FIREPLACE amp amp CARPORTCARPORT
$39500$36900PRICE S SLASHED
Neighborhood Planning Councils (NPCs) are resident-based groups that serve an important and specific purpose in our community The purpose of Neighborhood Planning Councils is to provide a forum to inform and discuss with neighborhood residents and representatives of the City staff and City Commissioners issues and concerns of that neighborhood Generally the City informs the NPC of facts and potential results of pending decisions opportunities or other changes The NPC discusses and decides what if any recommendations it would like to make or strategies they would like to develop
These meetings are all open to the public who may attend and offer suggestions about resolving certain matters of interest in the neighborhood Any person who lives or owns property in a Council area or has demonstrable or substantial interest (ie works in) within the defined boundaries of the Council area may request to be considered for membership on their NPC Board
Anyone wanting to join an NPC should give his or her name to the chairperson of the Council Attendance as a potential member is encouraged prior to recommendation by the NPC for membership His or her name is submitted to the City Commission for official appointment
Each NPC has a regularly scheduled meeting date each month Meetings are held in the evenings and run one to two hours in length Questions about Neighborhood Planning Councils meeting locations or membership may be directed to the City of Battle Creek 966-3348
NPC meeting minutes are available online at httpwwwbattlecreekmigovCity_GovernmentBoards_and_CommissionsMinutes__Agendas_and_Notices_Archiveshtm
Neighborhood Planning Council Recent DiscussionsUpcoming Events Regular Meeting DatesTimes
NPC1 ndash Post Franklin
Contact Diana QuiggEmail Dianaquiggyahoocom
Telephone 2699648728
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 4 2014
Community Action Board Room
175 Main Street
1st Thursday at 700 pm
NPC2 ndash North Central
Contact Sam GrayEmail sgray9959gmailcom
Telephone 2692090293
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 8 2014
Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
47 N Washington Avenue
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC3 ndash Central
Contact Gloria MansfieldEmail NA
Telephone 2699652050
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting
New NPC boundaries
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 14 2014
Michigan Tile amp Carpet Community Room
99 E Columbia Avenue
2nd Thursday at 700 pm
NPC4 ndash FremontMcKinleyVerona
Contact John HenninkEmail Neighborhoodpc4gmailcom
Telephone 2699863944
Vice Chair Kaytee FarisEmail kayteefarisgmailcom
Telephone 7343306236
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 20 2014
First Congregational Church - (Inside
Court Yard)
145 Capital Avenue NE
3rd Wednesday at 700 pm
NPC5 ndash Urbandale
Contact Robert WhitfieldEmail lordstrong68comcastnet
Telephone 2692459708
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 11 2014
Christ United Methodist Church
65 N Bedford Road
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC9 ndash Rural Southwest
Contact Linda MorrisEmail lindad49015yahoocom
Telephone 2699793358
bull No meeting in August (unless there is an
issue that requires a special meeting)
bull Guest Presentation Christopher Lussier
or Helen Guzzo CDBG Program
bull Mayor Dave Walters will be signing a
Proclamation declaring September 22
2014 as ldquoKINDNESS DAYrdquo
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 9 2014
Southside Bible Church
4515 Beckley Road
2nd Tuesday at 630 pm
NPC10 ndash WestlakePrairieview
Contact Jeff KotelesEmail kotelesjmichigangov
Telephone 2699637096
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 25 2014
First Assembly of God Church
800 S 24th Street
4th Monday at 700 pm
NPC11 ndash MingesRiverside
Contact Randall ChamplinEmail Randall_Champlinsbcglobalnet
Telephone 2692747093
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting in
September New NPC boundaries
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 24 2014
Riverside Elementary School Library
650 Riverside Drive
4th Wednesday at 700 pm
Public Service Announcement Provided by Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
Neighborhood Planning Council Updates August 7 2014
KA
LA
MA
ZO
OC
OU
NT
YC
AL
HO
UN
CO
UN
TY
0034
0025
002601
0027
0018
0015
0016
0017
0019
00050006
0014
0001
0004
0002
0007
0021
0003
00080013
00090011
0026
0010
00120025
0024
0023
0022
WK Kellogg AirportFCIP
PostFranklin
Westlake Prairieview
Minges Brook Riverside
Rural Southwest
Urbandale
Battle Creek
City of Springfield
North Central
Fremont McKinley
Verona
Wilson Coburn
Roosevelt Territorial
Central Business District
1001 E Columbia AveBattle Creek Michigan 49014
Hours Open Monday thru Friday 830 to 530Email shopperadsj-adgraphicscom bull Fax 269-968-8586
Attention Advertisers
Call Today About OurAnnual
Back-to-School SectionContact One of Our
Sales Associates at hellip
269-965-3955
Ron Lapland4744 Beckley RdBattle Creek
(Across from Cracker Barrel)
269-963-4214
andMore
Handy Man OpportunityNeighborhoods Inc is seeking a Handy Man tohelp maintain its 1-4 unit affordable housing prop-erties The successful candidate must have experi-ence performing housing repairs and evaluatingcode compliance issues Acceptable work refer-ences background investigation and drug testingupon hire and periodically are required Must havetransportation and tools be available to work 30-40hours a week plus be on call at other times and livein Battle Creek
For an interview call Neighborhoods Inc at
(269) 968-1113 Neighborhoods Inc is an equal opportunity employer
Starting pay is $10 - $11 Hour
Immediate Openings ALL Shifts Trial-Hire
HOT JOBSWersquore hiring for
Measurably better employees
$100 Referral Bonus amp $250 Drawing
DENSO Systex Rosler Northpointe Woods Geislinger and other great local companies
General Labor Project Work Maintenance TechWarehouse Fabricator Assemblers PT Health Aid
Small Assembly PT Janitor Machine BuildersQuality Inspectors Machinist
CNC Set-up Operators ExtrudersFabricatorsPackaging Operators Material Handlers
Apply NOW at wwwemploymentgroupcom Then call 2697889000 and ask about our
SATURDAY AUGUST 16 10 AM TO 2 PM
DENSO MANUFACTURING MICHIGAN 1 Denso Rd Battle Creek MI 49037
ldquoThe opportunities are here to advance your career you just have to go and get itrdquo
bull Higher starting rates bull Raises at 30 amp 60 days
HVAC
From
to
Plant
DELI
VERING THE HIGH
ES
T
INQ
UALITY OF SERVICE
EOE2245 W Columbia Ave Battle Creek
269-962-8541 bull 269-968-7220 wwwkellyservicescom
FRI AUG 8TH
200 PM - 330 PMMON AUG 11TH
100 PM - 230 PM
Cruise Into hellip
TUE AUG 12TH
230 PM - 400 PMTHUR AUG 14TH
300 PM - 430 PM
424 temporaries have become DENSO Manufacturing Michigan Inc Associates in thepast 24 months would you like to become one too
200 immediate positions $1000 - $1200 an hour
for 1st 2nd and 3rd shifts Holiday Pay Service Bonus and Recognition Awards
Unlimited Referral Bonuses of $10000 Per PersonAttend a job fair at our branch office and bring your high school diploma or GED
Walk-ins are welcome
wwwOnStaffUSAcom
to our WEEKLYJACKPOT WINNER
ldquoI have never won anything beforerdquoADRIENNE S
YOU could be next Apply online at wwwOnStaffUSAcom
TRMI OPEN INTERVIEWSTHURSDAY 814 330-5
100 HILL BRADY RDBATTLE CREEK MI
Openings on 1st 2nd amp 3rd shift
Visit wwwOnStaffUSAcomfor full openings and to apply online
Like Us on
Pictured Left to Right
John Steele Master Certified Tech
Spencer Perry Lube Tech
Michelle Perry Owner
Rob Perry OwnerService Mgr
Family Owned amp Operated ndash Combined 50 Years Experience
HoursMon-Fri 730-530Sat by appt only
269-753-16502517 W Dickman RdSpringfield MI 49037Full Service Auto Repair
All Makes amp ModelsSpecializing in
ldquoQUALITYrdquo Not ldquoQUANTITYrdquo
Full Service Auto RepairAll Makes amp Models
Specializing in ldquoQUALITYrdquo Not ldquoQUANTITYrdquo
SS hh aamm rr oo cc kk 2015
BaseballTryouts
8U9U10U 11U amp 12U 13U14U15U1200pm 200pm 400pm
Please Be at
Tryouts 30 Min
Early to Register
Bailey Park(Convis amp Flannery Fields)
BaseballSShh aammrr oo cc kk
Our coaching philosophy includes teaching all aspects of thegame of baseball to every player on the team There will be ahigh priority placed on the fundamentals of baseball and sports-manship ndash with a healthy drive to win
Contact Shamrock TeamManager Dave Caley
Emailshamrock2103gmailcom
or call 269-965-7175
Sunday Aug 10th
Sunday Aug 17th
office 2695653333 Fax 2695653335Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Visit our Website bradgraysautobodyllccom
3333 5th Avenue Springfield(Located between Ryder Truck amp Billrsquos Pizza Factory east off of Helmer Rd)
269-209-7146
VEHICLES WANTEDWill pay $200 - $5000
WILL BUY YOUR UNWANTED CAR OR TRUCK RUNNING OR NOT
Call me firsthellip I pay more
269-223-3588
Page 20 ndash 2014 CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
826 E Chicago St Coldwater bull 5172798002MMoonnddaayy--FF rr iiddaayy 99aamm -- 66ppmm bullbull SSaattuurrddaayy 99aamm -- 11ppmm
wwwwwwsseeyybbeerr tt sskkuubboottaakk iinnggss ccoomm
IMPLEMENTSALES amp SERVICE
wwwwwwsseeyybbeerr ttsskkuubboottaakkiinnggss ccooomm
Finally Diesel PowermdashPower SteeringmdashIndependent SuspensionmdashHydrostatic Transmissionmdash
ALL IN 1 KUBOTA RTV-X1120DWL-AS UTILITY VEHICLE
bull 248 hp 3cyl diesel bull Liquid cooled engine bull Power Steering bull 2 range VHT-X hydrostatic transmission bull 4wd bull Limited slip front differential bull Foot operated Rear differential
bull Independent suspension front and rear bull OSHA approved ROPS bull Hydraulic power bed lift bull Spray in bed liner included bull Adjustable drivers seat bull Over 1500lb payload capacity bull Priced with ATV tire option
Payments of $29990 per month on new Kubota RTV-X1120DWL-AS- utility vehicle based on sales price of$1439500 at 0down 0 APRfor 48 months Financing available from Kubota Credit Corporation USA 3401Del Amo Blvd Torrance CA 90503 subject to credit approval Payments do not include implements set up deliveryor local taxes where applicable Some exceptions apply Offer expires 9-30-14 See dealership for details and otherlow-rate finance options
CASHPRICE
$1399500
Or $29990 per month
wwwwwwsseeyybbeerr ttsskkuubboottaakkiinnggss ccooomm
Finally A Backhoe Tractor That I Can Afford
bull 23 hp 3 cyl Kubota diesel
bull 2 range Hydrostatic transmission
bull 4WD
bull Differential lock
bull Power steering
bull Mid and Rear PTO
bull Standard Cat1 3 pt 540 rear PTO
bull Live PTO and Hydraulics
bull R-4 Industrial tires
bull 48 loader bucket wSingle Joystick
Ctrl
bull 6 ft Digging depth backhoe w12
bkt
Payments of $24993 per month on new Kubota BX25DLB-R-1 tractorloaderbackhoe based on sales price of $1799500 at$44988 down 0 APR for 72 months Financing available from Kubota Credit Corporation USA 3401 Del Amo Blvd TorranceCA 90503 subject to credit approval Payments do not include implements set up delivery or local taxes where applicable Someexceptions apply Offer expires 09-30-2014 See dealership for details and other low-rate finance options $44988 due at closingto cover 72 months versus standard 60 months 0 APR
CASHPRICE
$1799500
Only $24993 per month
BBXX2255DDLLBB--RR--11TTRRAACCTTOORRLLOOAADDEERR
BBBAACCKKHHOOEE
While Supplies Last
INCLUDESLandpride
RB0560 RearBlade
Ask About Our RTVOptions
THE ARBORS OF BATTLE CREEK
1 BEDROOMStarting at $465
2 BEDROOMSStarting at $500
With Up to
ONE MONTH FREE RENT
10 Rambling Rd269-979-9500
APPLY ONLINE wwwelementmgtcom
M-F 9am-6pm bull Sat 10am-5pm Sun Noon-4pm
Apply Onlinewwwbedfordhillsnet
888-898-8213 Some restrictions apply
NO RENT
UNTILOCT 1ST 2014
(RESTRICTIONS APPLY)
SUN HOMES
NO RENT
MOVE-INSPECIAL
Only
$198
269-963-23201417 CAPITAL AVE NE
Mon-Fri 9AM - 5PM bull Sat 10AM - 2PM
Restrictions Apply
bull ldquoFREErdquo Moving Truck bull Pennfield Schoolsbull $200 Deposit bull Redecorated Units
Pets Welcome
$200 offYour First Full
Months Rent
Studios 1 amp 2 BR ApartmentsCome swim
with us
Peak Management
Call for more info
(269) 660-8700120 Riverside Drive
Battle Creek MI 49015
of SUMMER at
Tree Top RidgeApartments
FREE Rent$99 Moves you in
ldquoRestrictions Applyrdquo
bull Spacious Apartments
bull WasherDryer Hook-Ups
bull Cathedral Ceilings
bull All Appliances
Furnished
bull Central Air
Gas for Heating Cooking amp Hot Water Included Gas for Heating Cooking amp Hot Water Included
Gas for Heating Cooking amp Hot Water Included Gas for Heating Cooking amp Hot Water Included
3 4
2
1
1
2
3
4
edwardrosecomedwardrosecom
Offering you the best in Battle CreekOffering you the best in Battle Creek
bull New Homesbull Commercialbull Additionsbull Remodeling
269-441-1800 or email astetlerctsmailnet
wwwstetlerbuilthomescom
STETLER CONSTRUCTIONBUILDING FOUNDATIONS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONSSC
CALL ANNIE FOR YOURCONSTRUCTION NEEDS
GeorgetownEstates
bull 1BR$450-$460 bull 2BR$545-$555bull 3BR$600-$615
$15 Application Fee
Heat Water amp Trash included on most units
965-57361975 E Columbia Ave Battle Creek
Some Restrictions Apply Section 8 Welcomewwwgeorgetown-estatescom
ldquo Beautiful ldquo
Visit our website to tour even more models for sale
300 Morgan Rd Battle Creek MI269-964-4200
wwwRollingHillsVillagecom
Enjoybull Professionally designed clubhouse for your enjoymentbull No sharing wall or floorceiling with your neighborsbull You have more control (Example YOU pick the paint colors)bull OFF-street parking right near your doorbull Laundry without quarters - your own washerdryer hook upbull Relax with your family in your won porch or yardbull Enjoy doing your own landscaping or tending a small gardenbull Cool and refreshing swimming poolbull Fitness Centerbull No pet deposit - cats and smaller dogs are welcome
T H E C O M M U N I T Y O F
Be Part of Our
Award Winning CommunityCelebrating Over 25 Years
HUGE END-OF-SUMMERPRICE REDUCTIONS
Come see the differenceMove-In Ready Models
3 BRs 3 baths 1900 sq ft front amp rear deck handicap accessible
ramp (332-B)
$54900$49900
3 BRs 2 baths front porch approx1500 sq ft Cottage blinds
throughout (294)
$59450
FIREPLACE
PRICE SLASHED
3 BRs 2 baths over 1900 sq ftstorage shed appliances included
(317)
MUSTMUST SELL SELL - - REDUCED REDUCED
3 BRs 2 baths master suite deckapprox 2000 sq ft (279)
MUSTMUST SEE SEE3 BRs 2 baths storage shed 1700sq ft walk thru closet fenced yard
area (55)
ATTACHED GARAGE GARAGE
LEASELEASE OPTION OPTION $1195MO
$42450$38900
$45000$39900
$40900$39500PRICE SLASHED
PRICE SLASHED
PRICE SLASHED
3 BRs 2 baths rear deck fireplace1900 sq ft new laminate flooring
(271)
LEASELEASE OPTION OPTION $1150MO
$61900$59900PRICE SLASHED
3 BRs 2 baths AC decorativefence all appliances over 1600 sq
ft (21)
FANTASTIC LOCATION
$24500
3 BRs 2 baths 1700 sq ft carport storage shed appliances
(257)
FIREPLACE amp amp CARPORTCARPORT
$39500$36900PRICE S SLASHED
Neighborhood Planning Councils (NPCs) are resident-based groups that serve an important and specific purpose in our community The purpose of Neighborhood Planning Councils is to provide a forum to inform and discuss with neighborhood residents and representatives of the City staff and City Commissioners issues and concerns of that neighborhood Generally the City informs the NPC of facts and potential results of pending decisions opportunities or other changes The NPC discusses and decides what if any recommendations it would like to make or strategies they would like to develop
These meetings are all open to the public who may attend and offer suggestions about resolving certain matters of interest in the neighborhood Any person who lives or owns property in a Council area or has demonstrable or substantial interest (ie works in) within the defined boundaries of the Council area may request to be considered for membership on their NPC Board
Anyone wanting to join an NPC should give his or her name to the chairperson of the Council Attendance as a potential member is encouraged prior to recommendation by the NPC for membership His or her name is submitted to the City Commission for official appointment
Each NPC has a regularly scheduled meeting date each month Meetings are held in the evenings and run one to two hours in length Questions about Neighborhood Planning Councils meeting locations or membership may be directed to the City of Battle Creek 966-3348
NPC meeting minutes are available online at httpwwwbattlecreekmigovCity_GovernmentBoards_and_CommissionsMinutes__Agendas_and_Notices_Archiveshtm
Neighborhood Planning Council Recent DiscussionsUpcoming Events Regular Meeting DatesTimes
NPC1 ndash Post Franklin
Contact Diana QuiggEmail Dianaquiggyahoocom
Telephone 2699648728
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 4 2014
Community Action Board Room
175 Main Street
1st Thursday at 700 pm
NPC2 ndash North Central
Contact Sam GrayEmail sgray9959gmailcom
Telephone 2692090293
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 8 2014
Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
47 N Washington Avenue
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC3 ndash Central
Contact Gloria MansfieldEmail NA
Telephone 2699652050
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting
New NPC boundaries
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 14 2014
Michigan Tile amp Carpet Community Room
99 E Columbia Avenue
2nd Thursday at 700 pm
NPC4 ndash FremontMcKinleyVerona
Contact John HenninkEmail Neighborhoodpc4gmailcom
Telephone 2699863944
Vice Chair Kaytee FarisEmail kayteefarisgmailcom
Telephone 7343306236
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 20 2014
First Congregational Church - (Inside
Court Yard)
145 Capital Avenue NE
3rd Wednesday at 700 pm
NPC5 ndash Urbandale
Contact Robert WhitfieldEmail lordstrong68comcastnet
Telephone 2692459708
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 11 2014
Christ United Methodist Church
65 N Bedford Road
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC9 ndash Rural Southwest
Contact Linda MorrisEmail lindad49015yahoocom
Telephone 2699793358
bull No meeting in August (unless there is an
issue that requires a special meeting)
bull Guest Presentation Christopher Lussier
or Helen Guzzo CDBG Program
bull Mayor Dave Walters will be signing a
Proclamation declaring September 22
2014 as ldquoKINDNESS DAYrdquo
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 9 2014
Southside Bible Church
4515 Beckley Road
2nd Tuesday at 630 pm
NPC10 ndash WestlakePrairieview
Contact Jeff KotelesEmail kotelesjmichigangov
Telephone 2699637096
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 25 2014
First Assembly of God Church
800 S 24th Street
4th Monday at 700 pm
NPC11 ndash MingesRiverside
Contact Randall ChamplinEmail Randall_Champlinsbcglobalnet
Telephone 2692747093
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting in
September New NPC boundaries
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 24 2014
Riverside Elementary School Library
650 Riverside Drive
4th Wednesday at 700 pm
Public Service Announcement Provided by Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
Neighborhood Planning Council Updates August 7 2014
KA
LA
MA
ZO
OC
OU
NT
YC
AL
HO
UN
CO
UN
TY
0034
0025
002601
0027
0018
0015
0016
0017
0019
00050006
0014
0001
0004
0002
0007
0021
0003
00080013
00090011
0026
0010
00120025
0024
0023
0022
WK Kellogg AirportFCIP
PostFranklin
Westlake Prairieview
Minges Brook Riverside
Rural Southwest
Urbandale
Battle Creek
City of Springfield
North Central
Fremont McKinley
Verona
Wilson Coburn
Roosevelt Territorial
Central Business District
1001 E Columbia AveBattle Creek Michigan 49014
Hours Open Monday thru Friday 830 to 530Email shopperadsj-adgraphicscom bull Fax 269-968-8586
Attention Advertisers
Call Today About OurAnnual
Back-to-School SectionContact One of Our
Sales Associates at hellip
269-965-3955
Ron Lapland4744 Beckley RdBattle Creek
(Across from Cracker Barrel)
269-963-4214
andMore
Handy Man OpportunityNeighborhoods Inc is seeking a Handy Man tohelp maintain its 1-4 unit affordable housing prop-erties The successful candidate must have experi-ence performing housing repairs and evaluatingcode compliance issues Acceptable work refer-ences background investigation and drug testingupon hire and periodically are required Must havetransportation and tools be available to work 30-40hours a week plus be on call at other times and livein Battle Creek
For an interview call Neighborhoods Inc at
(269) 968-1113 Neighborhoods Inc is an equal opportunity employer
Starting pay is $10 - $11 Hour
Immediate Openings ALL Shifts Trial-Hire
HOT JOBSWersquore hiring for
Measurably better employees
$100 Referral Bonus amp $250 Drawing
DENSO Systex Rosler Northpointe Woods Geislinger and other great local companies
General Labor Project Work Maintenance TechWarehouse Fabricator Assemblers PT Health Aid
Small Assembly PT Janitor Machine BuildersQuality Inspectors Machinist
CNC Set-up Operators ExtrudersFabricatorsPackaging Operators Material Handlers
Apply NOW at wwwemploymentgroupcom Then call 2697889000 and ask about our
SATURDAY AUGUST 16 10 AM TO 2 PM
DENSO MANUFACTURING MICHIGAN 1 Denso Rd Battle Creek MI 49037
ldquoThe opportunities are here to advance your career you just have to go and get itrdquo
bull Higher starting rates bull Raises at 30 amp 60 days
HVAC
From
to
Plant
DELI
VERING THE HIGH
ES
T
INQ
UALITY OF SERVICE
EOE2245 W Columbia Ave Battle Creek
269-962-8541 bull 269-968-7220 wwwkellyservicescom
FRI AUG 8TH
200 PM - 330 PMMON AUG 11TH
100 PM - 230 PM
Cruise Into hellip
TUE AUG 12TH
230 PM - 400 PMTHUR AUG 14TH
300 PM - 430 PM
424 temporaries have become DENSO Manufacturing Michigan Inc Associates in thepast 24 months would you like to become one too
200 immediate positions $1000 - $1200 an hour
for 1st 2nd and 3rd shifts Holiday Pay Service Bonus and Recognition Awards
Unlimited Referral Bonuses of $10000 Per PersonAttend a job fair at our branch office and bring your high school diploma or GED
Walk-ins are welcome
wwwOnStaffUSAcom
to our WEEKLYJACKPOT WINNER
ldquoI have never won anything beforerdquoADRIENNE S
YOU could be next Apply online at wwwOnStaffUSAcom
TRMI OPEN INTERVIEWSTHURSDAY 814 330-5
100 HILL BRADY RDBATTLE CREEK MI
Openings on 1st 2nd amp 3rd shift
Visit wwwOnStaffUSAcomfor full openings and to apply online
Like Us on
Pictured Left to Right
John Steele Master Certified Tech
Spencer Perry Lube Tech
Michelle Perry Owner
Rob Perry OwnerService Mgr
Family Owned amp Operated ndash Combined 50 Years Experience
HoursMon-Fri 730-530Sat by appt only
269-753-16502517 W Dickman RdSpringfield MI 49037Full Service Auto Repair
All Makes amp ModelsSpecializing in
ldquoQUALITYrdquo Not ldquoQUANTITYrdquo
Full Service Auto RepairAll Makes amp Models
Specializing in ldquoQUALITYrdquo Not ldquoQUANTITYrdquo
SS hh aamm rr oo cc kk 2015
BaseballTryouts
8U9U10U 11U amp 12U 13U14U15U1200pm 200pm 400pm
Please Be at
Tryouts 30 Min
Early to Register
Bailey Park(Convis amp Flannery Fields)
BaseballSShh aammrr oo cc kk
Our coaching philosophy includes teaching all aspects of thegame of baseball to every player on the team There will be ahigh priority placed on the fundamentals of baseball and sports-manship ndash with a healthy drive to win
Contact Shamrock TeamManager Dave Caley
Emailshamrock2103gmailcom
or call 269-965-7175
Sunday Aug 10th
Sunday Aug 17th
office 2695653333 Fax 2695653335Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Visit our Website bradgraysautobodyllccom
3333 5th Avenue Springfield(Located between Ryder Truck amp Billrsquos Pizza Factory east off of Helmer Rd)
269-209-7146
VEHICLES WANTEDWill pay $200 - $5000
WILL BUY YOUR UNWANTED CAR OR TRUCK RUNNING OR NOT
Call me firsthellip I pay more
269-223-3588
THE ARBORS OF BATTLE CREEK
1 BEDROOMStarting at $465
2 BEDROOMSStarting at $500
With Up to
ONE MONTH FREE RENT
10 Rambling Rd269-979-9500
APPLY ONLINE wwwelementmgtcom
M-F 9am-6pm bull Sat 10am-5pm Sun Noon-4pm
Apply Onlinewwwbedfordhillsnet
888-898-8213 Some restrictions apply
NO RENT
UNTILOCT 1ST 2014
(RESTRICTIONS APPLY)
SUN HOMES
NO RENT
MOVE-INSPECIAL
Only
$198
269-963-23201417 CAPITAL AVE NE
Mon-Fri 9AM - 5PM bull Sat 10AM - 2PM
Restrictions Apply
bull ldquoFREErdquo Moving Truck bull Pennfield Schoolsbull $200 Deposit bull Redecorated Units
Pets Welcome
$200 offYour First Full
Months Rent
Studios 1 amp 2 BR ApartmentsCome swim
with us
Peak Management
Call for more info
(269) 660-8700120 Riverside Drive
Battle Creek MI 49015
of SUMMER at
Tree Top RidgeApartments
FREE Rent$99 Moves you in
ldquoRestrictions Applyrdquo
bull Spacious Apartments
bull WasherDryer Hook-Ups
bull Cathedral Ceilings
bull All Appliances
Furnished
bull Central Air
Gas for Heating Cooking amp Hot Water Included Gas for Heating Cooking amp Hot Water Included
Gas for Heating Cooking amp Hot Water Included Gas for Heating Cooking amp Hot Water Included
3 4
2
1
1
2
3
4
edwardrosecomedwardrosecom
Offering you the best in Battle CreekOffering you the best in Battle Creek
bull New Homesbull Commercialbull Additionsbull Remodeling
269-441-1800 or email astetlerctsmailnet
wwwstetlerbuilthomescom
STETLER CONSTRUCTIONBUILDING FOUNDATIONS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONSSC
CALL ANNIE FOR YOURCONSTRUCTION NEEDS
GeorgetownEstates
bull 1BR$450-$460 bull 2BR$545-$555bull 3BR$600-$615
$15 Application Fee
Heat Water amp Trash included on most units
965-57361975 E Columbia Ave Battle Creek
Some Restrictions Apply Section 8 Welcomewwwgeorgetown-estatescom
ldquo Beautiful ldquo
Visit our website to tour even more models for sale
300 Morgan Rd Battle Creek MI269-964-4200
wwwRollingHillsVillagecom
Enjoybull Professionally designed clubhouse for your enjoymentbull No sharing wall or floorceiling with your neighborsbull You have more control (Example YOU pick the paint colors)bull OFF-street parking right near your doorbull Laundry without quarters - your own washerdryer hook upbull Relax with your family in your won porch or yardbull Enjoy doing your own landscaping or tending a small gardenbull Cool and refreshing swimming poolbull Fitness Centerbull No pet deposit - cats and smaller dogs are welcome
T H E C O M M U N I T Y O F
Be Part of Our
Award Winning CommunityCelebrating Over 25 Years
HUGE END-OF-SUMMERPRICE REDUCTIONS
Come see the differenceMove-In Ready Models
3 BRs 3 baths 1900 sq ft front amp rear deck handicap accessible
ramp (332-B)
$54900$49900
3 BRs 2 baths front porch approx1500 sq ft Cottage blinds
throughout (294)
$59450
FIREPLACE
PRICE SLASHED
3 BRs 2 baths over 1900 sq ftstorage shed appliances included
(317)
MUSTMUST SELL SELL - - REDUCED REDUCED
3 BRs 2 baths master suite deckapprox 2000 sq ft (279)
MUSTMUST SEE SEE3 BRs 2 baths storage shed 1700sq ft walk thru closet fenced yard
area (55)
ATTACHED GARAGE GARAGE
LEASELEASE OPTION OPTION $1195MO
$42450$38900
$45000$39900
$40900$39500PRICE SLASHED
PRICE SLASHED
PRICE SLASHED
3 BRs 2 baths rear deck fireplace1900 sq ft new laminate flooring
(271)
LEASELEASE OPTION OPTION $1150MO
$61900$59900PRICE SLASHED
3 BRs 2 baths AC decorativefence all appliances over 1600 sq
ft (21)
FANTASTIC LOCATION
$24500
3 BRs 2 baths 1700 sq ft carport storage shed appliances
(257)
FIREPLACE amp amp CARPORTCARPORT
$39500$36900PRICE S SLASHED
Neighborhood Planning Councils (NPCs) are resident-based groups that serve an important and specific purpose in our community The purpose of Neighborhood Planning Councils is to provide a forum to inform and discuss with neighborhood residents and representatives of the City staff and City Commissioners issues and concerns of that neighborhood Generally the City informs the NPC of facts and potential results of pending decisions opportunities or other changes The NPC discusses and decides what if any recommendations it would like to make or strategies they would like to develop
These meetings are all open to the public who may attend and offer suggestions about resolving certain matters of interest in the neighborhood Any person who lives or owns property in a Council area or has demonstrable or substantial interest (ie works in) within the defined boundaries of the Council area may request to be considered for membership on their NPC Board
Anyone wanting to join an NPC should give his or her name to the chairperson of the Council Attendance as a potential member is encouraged prior to recommendation by the NPC for membership His or her name is submitted to the City Commission for official appointment
Each NPC has a regularly scheduled meeting date each month Meetings are held in the evenings and run one to two hours in length Questions about Neighborhood Planning Councils meeting locations or membership may be directed to the City of Battle Creek 966-3348
NPC meeting minutes are available online at httpwwwbattlecreekmigovCity_GovernmentBoards_and_CommissionsMinutes__Agendas_and_Notices_Archiveshtm
Neighborhood Planning Council Recent DiscussionsUpcoming Events Regular Meeting DatesTimes
NPC1 ndash Post Franklin
Contact Diana QuiggEmail Dianaquiggyahoocom
Telephone 2699648728
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 4 2014
Community Action Board Room
175 Main Street
1st Thursday at 700 pm
NPC2 ndash North Central
Contact Sam GrayEmail sgray9959gmailcom
Telephone 2692090293
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 8 2014
Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
47 N Washington Avenue
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC3 ndash Central
Contact Gloria MansfieldEmail NA
Telephone 2699652050
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting
New NPC boundaries
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 14 2014
Michigan Tile amp Carpet Community Room
99 E Columbia Avenue
2nd Thursday at 700 pm
NPC4 ndash FremontMcKinleyVerona
Contact John HenninkEmail Neighborhoodpc4gmailcom
Telephone 2699863944
Vice Chair Kaytee FarisEmail kayteefarisgmailcom
Telephone 7343306236
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 20 2014
First Congregational Church - (Inside
Court Yard)
145 Capital Avenue NE
3rd Wednesday at 700 pm
NPC5 ndash Urbandale
Contact Robert WhitfieldEmail lordstrong68comcastnet
Telephone 2692459708
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 11 2014
Christ United Methodist Church
65 N Bedford Road
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC9 ndash Rural Southwest
Contact Linda MorrisEmail lindad49015yahoocom
Telephone 2699793358
bull No meeting in August (unless there is an
issue that requires a special meeting)
bull Guest Presentation Christopher Lussier
or Helen Guzzo CDBG Program
bull Mayor Dave Walters will be signing a
Proclamation declaring September 22
2014 as ldquoKINDNESS DAYrdquo
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 9 2014
Southside Bible Church
4515 Beckley Road
2nd Tuesday at 630 pm
NPC10 ndash WestlakePrairieview
Contact Jeff KotelesEmail kotelesjmichigangov
Telephone 2699637096
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 25 2014
First Assembly of God Church
800 S 24th Street
4th Monday at 700 pm
NPC11 ndash MingesRiverside
Contact Randall ChamplinEmail Randall_Champlinsbcglobalnet
Telephone 2692747093
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting in
September New NPC boundaries
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 24 2014
Riverside Elementary School Library
650 Riverside Drive
4th Wednesday at 700 pm
Public Service Announcement Provided by Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
Neighborhood Planning Council Updates August 7 2014
KA
LA
MA
ZO
OC
OU
NT
YC
AL
HO
UN
CO
UN
TY
0034
0025
002601
0027
0018
0015
0016
0017
0019
00050006
0014
0001
0004
0002
0007
0021
0003
00080013
00090011
0026
0010
00120025
0024
0023
0022
WK Kellogg AirportFCIP
PostFranklin
Westlake Prairieview
Minges Brook Riverside
Rural Southwest
Urbandale
Battle Creek
City of Springfield
North Central
Fremont McKinley
Verona
Wilson Coburn
Roosevelt Territorial
Central Business District
1001 E Columbia AveBattle Creek Michigan 49014
Hours Open Monday thru Friday 830 to 530Email shopperadsj-adgraphicscom bull Fax 269-968-8586
Attention Advertisers
Call Today About OurAnnual
Back-to-School SectionContact One of Our
Sales Associates at hellip
269-965-3955
Ron Lapland4744 Beckley RdBattle Creek
(Across from Cracker Barrel)
269-963-4214
andMore
Handy Man OpportunityNeighborhoods Inc is seeking a Handy Man tohelp maintain its 1-4 unit affordable housing prop-erties The successful candidate must have experi-ence performing housing repairs and evaluatingcode compliance issues Acceptable work refer-ences background investigation and drug testingupon hire and periodically are required Must havetransportation and tools be available to work 30-40hours a week plus be on call at other times and livein Battle Creek
For an interview call Neighborhoods Inc at
(269) 968-1113 Neighborhoods Inc is an equal opportunity employer
Starting pay is $10 - $11 Hour
Immediate Openings ALL Shifts Trial-Hire
HOT JOBSWersquore hiring for
Measurably better employees
$100 Referral Bonus amp $250 Drawing
DENSO Systex Rosler Northpointe Woods Geislinger and other great local companies
General Labor Project Work Maintenance TechWarehouse Fabricator Assemblers PT Health Aid
Small Assembly PT Janitor Machine BuildersQuality Inspectors Machinist
CNC Set-up Operators ExtrudersFabricatorsPackaging Operators Material Handlers
Apply NOW at wwwemploymentgroupcom Then call 2697889000 and ask about our
SATURDAY AUGUST 16 10 AM TO 2 PM
DENSO MANUFACTURING MICHIGAN 1 Denso Rd Battle Creek MI 49037
ldquoThe opportunities are here to advance your career you just have to go and get itrdquo
bull Higher starting rates bull Raises at 30 amp 60 days
HVAC
From
to
Plant
DELI
VERING THE HIGH
ES
T
INQ
UALITY OF SERVICE
EOE2245 W Columbia Ave Battle Creek
269-962-8541 bull 269-968-7220 wwwkellyservicescom
FRI AUG 8TH
200 PM - 330 PMMON AUG 11TH
100 PM - 230 PM
Cruise Into hellip
TUE AUG 12TH
230 PM - 400 PMTHUR AUG 14TH
300 PM - 430 PM
424 temporaries have become DENSO Manufacturing Michigan Inc Associates in thepast 24 months would you like to become one too
200 immediate positions $1000 - $1200 an hour
for 1st 2nd and 3rd shifts Holiday Pay Service Bonus and Recognition Awards
Unlimited Referral Bonuses of $10000 Per PersonAttend a job fair at our branch office and bring your high school diploma or GED
Walk-ins are welcome
wwwOnStaffUSAcom
to our WEEKLYJACKPOT WINNER
ldquoI have never won anything beforerdquoADRIENNE S
YOU could be next Apply online at wwwOnStaffUSAcom
TRMI OPEN INTERVIEWSTHURSDAY 814 330-5
100 HILL BRADY RDBATTLE CREEK MI
Openings on 1st 2nd amp 3rd shift
Visit wwwOnStaffUSAcomfor full openings and to apply online
Like Us on
Pictured Left to Right
John Steele Master Certified Tech
Spencer Perry Lube Tech
Michelle Perry Owner
Rob Perry OwnerService Mgr
Family Owned amp Operated ndash Combined 50 Years Experience
HoursMon-Fri 730-530Sat by appt only
269-753-16502517 W Dickman RdSpringfield MI 49037Full Service Auto Repair
All Makes amp ModelsSpecializing in
ldquoQUALITYrdquo Not ldquoQUANTITYrdquo
Full Service Auto RepairAll Makes amp Models
Specializing in ldquoQUALITYrdquo Not ldquoQUANTITYrdquo
SS hh aamm rr oo cc kk 2015
BaseballTryouts
8U9U10U 11U amp 12U 13U14U15U1200pm 200pm 400pm
Please Be at
Tryouts 30 Min
Early to Register
Bailey Park(Convis amp Flannery Fields)
BaseballSShh aammrr oo cc kk
Our coaching philosophy includes teaching all aspects of thegame of baseball to every player on the team There will be ahigh priority placed on the fundamentals of baseball and sports-manship ndash with a healthy drive to win
Contact Shamrock TeamManager Dave Caley
Emailshamrock2103gmailcom
or call 269-965-7175
Sunday Aug 10th
Sunday Aug 17th
office 2695653333 Fax 2695653335Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Visit our Website bradgraysautobodyllccom
3333 5th Avenue Springfield(Located between Ryder Truck amp Billrsquos Pizza Factory east off of Helmer Rd)
269-209-7146
VEHICLES WANTEDWill pay $200 - $5000
WILL BUY YOUR UNWANTED CAR OR TRUCK RUNNING OR NOT
Call me firsthellip I pay more
269-223-3588
Gas for Heating Cooking amp Hot Water Included Gas for Heating Cooking amp Hot Water Included
Gas for Heating Cooking amp Hot Water Included Gas for Heating Cooking amp Hot Water Included
3 4
2
1
1
2
3
4
edwardrosecomedwardrosecom
Offering you the best in Battle CreekOffering you the best in Battle Creek
bull New Homesbull Commercialbull Additionsbull Remodeling
269-441-1800 or email astetlerctsmailnet
wwwstetlerbuilthomescom
STETLER CONSTRUCTIONBUILDING FOUNDATIONS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONSSC
CALL ANNIE FOR YOURCONSTRUCTION NEEDS
GeorgetownEstates
bull 1BR$450-$460 bull 2BR$545-$555bull 3BR$600-$615
$15 Application Fee
Heat Water amp Trash included on most units
965-57361975 E Columbia Ave Battle Creek
Some Restrictions Apply Section 8 Welcomewwwgeorgetown-estatescom
ldquo Beautiful ldquo
Visit our website to tour even more models for sale
300 Morgan Rd Battle Creek MI269-964-4200
wwwRollingHillsVillagecom
Enjoybull Professionally designed clubhouse for your enjoymentbull No sharing wall or floorceiling with your neighborsbull You have more control (Example YOU pick the paint colors)bull OFF-street parking right near your doorbull Laundry without quarters - your own washerdryer hook upbull Relax with your family in your won porch or yardbull Enjoy doing your own landscaping or tending a small gardenbull Cool and refreshing swimming poolbull Fitness Centerbull No pet deposit - cats and smaller dogs are welcome
T H E C O M M U N I T Y O F
Be Part of Our
Award Winning CommunityCelebrating Over 25 Years
HUGE END-OF-SUMMERPRICE REDUCTIONS
Come see the differenceMove-In Ready Models
3 BRs 3 baths 1900 sq ft front amp rear deck handicap accessible
ramp (332-B)
$54900$49900
3 BRs 2 baths front porch approx1500 sq ft Cottage blinds
throughout (294)
$59450
FIREPLACE
PRICE SLASHED
3 BRs 2 baths over 1900 sq ftstorage shed appliances included
(317)
MUSTMUST SELL SELL - - REDUCED REDUCED
3 BRs 2 baths master suite deckapprox 2000 sq ft (279)
MUSTMUST SEE SEE3 BRs 2 baths storage shed 1700sq ft walk thru closet fenced yard
area (55)
ATTACHED GARAGE GARAGE
LEASELEASE OPTION OPTION $1195MO
$42450$38900
$45000$39900
$40900$39500PRICE SLASHED
PRICE SLASHED
PRICE SLASHED
3 BRs 2 baths rear deck fireplace1900 sq ft new laminate flooring
(271)
LEASELEASE OPTION OPTION $1150MO
$61900$59900PRICE SLASHED
3 BRs 2 baths AC decorativefence all appliances over 1600 sq
ft (21)
FANTASTIC LOCATION
$24500
3 BRs 2 baths 1700 sq ft carport storage shed appliances
(257)
FIREPLACE amp amp CARPORTCARPORT
$39500$36900PRICE S SLASHED
Neighborhood Planning Councils (NPCs) are resident-based groups that serve an important and specific purpose in our community The purpose of Neighborhood Planning Councils is to provide a forum to inform and discuss with neighborhood residents and representatives of the City staff and City Commissioners issues and concerns of that neighborhood Generally the City informs the NPC of facts and potential results of pending decisions opportunities or other changes The NPC discusses and decides what if any recommendations it would like to make or strategies they would like to develop
These meetings are all open to the public who may attend and offer suggestions about resolving certain matters of interest in the neighborhood Any person who lives or owns property in a Council area or has demonstrable or substantial interest (ie works in) within the defined boundaries of the Council area may request to be considered for membership on their NPC Board
Anyone wanting to join an NPC should give his or her name to the chairperson of the Council Attendance as a potential member is encouraged prior to recommendation by the NPC for membership His or her name is submitted to the City Commission for official appointment
Each NPC has a regularly scheduled meeting date each month Meetings are held in the evenings and run one to two hours in length Questions about Neighborhood Planning Councils meeting locations or membership may be directed to the City of Battle Creek 966-3348
NPC meeting minutes are available online at httpwwwbattlecreekmigovCity_GovernmentBoards_and_CommissionsMinutes__Agendas_and_Notices_Archiveshtm
Neighborhood Planning Council Recent DiscussionsUpcoming Events Regular Meeting DatesTimes
NPC1 ndash Post Franklin
Contact Diana QuiggEmail Dianaquiggyahoocom
Telephone 2699648728
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 4 2014
Community Action Board Room
175 Main Street
1st Thursday at 700 pm
NPC2 ndash North Central
Contact Sam GrayEmail sgray9959gmailcom
Telephone 2692090293
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 8 2014
Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
47 N Washington Avenue
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC3 ndash Central
Contact Gloria MansfieldEmail NA
Telephone 2699652050
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting
New NPC boundaries
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 14 2014
Michigan Tile amp Carpet Community Room
99 E Columbia Avenue
2nd Thursday at 700 pm
NPC4 ndash FremontMcKinleyVerona
Contact John HenninkEmail Neighborhoodpc4gmailcom
Telephone 2699863944
Vice Chair Kaytee FarisEmail kayteefarisgmailcom
Telephone 7343306236
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 20 2014
First Congregational Church - (Inside
Court Yard)
145 Capital Avenue NE
3rd Wednesday at 700 pm
NPC5 ndash Urbandale
Contact Robert WhitfieldEmail lordstrong68comcastnet
Telephone 2692459708
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 11 2014
Christ United Methodist Church
65 N Bedford Road
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC9 ndash Rural Southwest
Contact Linda MorrisEmail lindad49015yahoocom
Telephone 2699793358
bull No meeting in August (unless there is an
issue that requires a special meeting)
bull Guest Presentation Christopher Lussier
or Helen Guzzo CDBG Program
bull Mayor Dave Walters will be signing a
Proclamation declaring September 22
2014 as ldquoKINDNESS DAYrdquo
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 9 2014
Southside Bible Church
4515 Beckley Road
2nd Tuesday at 630 pm
NPC10 ndash WestlakePrairieview
Contact Jeff KotelesEmail kotelesjmichigangov
Telephone 2699637096
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 25 2014
First Assembly of God Church
800 S 24th Street
4th Monday at 700 pm
NPC11 ndash MingesRiverside
Contact Randall ChamplinEmail Randall_Champlinsbcglobalnet
Telephone 2692747093
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting in
September New NPC boundaries
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 24 2014
Riverside Elementary School Library
650 Riverside Drive
4th Wednesday at 700 pm
Public Service Announcement Provided by Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
Neighborhood Planning Council Updates August 7 2014
KA
LA
MA
ZO
OC
OU
NT
YC
AL
HO
UN
CO
UN
TY
0034
0025
002601
0027
0018
0015
0016
0017
0019
00050006
0014
0001
0004
0002
0007
0021
0003
00080013
00090011
0026
0010
00120025
0024
0023
0022
WK Kellogg AirportFCIP
PostFranklin
Westlake Prairieview
Minges Brook Riverside
Rural Southwest
Urbandale
Battle Creek
City of Springfield
North Central
Fremont McKinley
Verona
Wilson Coburn
Roosevelt Territorial
Central Business District
1001 E Columbia AveBattle Creek Michigan 49014
Hours Open Monday thru Friday 830 to 530Email shopperadsj-adgraphicscom bull Fax 269-968-8586
Attention Advertisers
Call Today About OurAnnual
Back-to-School SectionContact One of Our
Sales Associates at hellip
269-965-3955
Ron Lapland4744 Beckley RdBattle Creek
(Across from Cracker Barrel)
269-963-4214
andMore
Handy Man OpportunityNeighborhoods Inc is seeking a Handy Man tohelp maintain its 1-4 unit affordable housing prop-erties The successful candidate must have experi-ence performing housing repairs and evaluatingcode compliance issues Acceptable work refer-ences background investigation and drug testingupon hire and periodically are required Must havetransportation and tools be available to work 30-40hours a week plus be on call at other times and livein Battle Creek
For an interview call Neighborhoods Inc at
(269) 968-1113 Neighborhoods Inc is an equal opportunity employer
Starting pay is $10 - $11 Hour
Immediate Openings ALL Shifts Trial-Hire
HOT JOBSWersquore hiring for
Measurably better employees
$100 Referral Bonus amp $250 Drawing
DENSO Systex Rosler Northpointe Woods Geislinger and other great local companies
General Labor Project Work Maintenance TechWarehouse Fabricator Assemblers PT Health Aid
Small Assembly PT Janitor Machine BuildersQuality Inspectors Machinist
CNC Set-up Operators ExtrudersFabricatorsPackaging Operators Material Handlers
Apply NOW at wwwemploymentgroupcom Then call 2697889000 and ask about our
SATURDAY AUGUST 16 10 AM TO 2 PM
DENSO MANUFACTURING MICHIGAN 1 Denso Rd Battle Creek MI 49037
ldquoThe opportunities are here to advance your career you just have to go and get itrdquo
bull Higher starting rates bull Raises at 30 amp 60 days
HVAC
From
to
Plant
DELI
VERING THE HIGH
ES
T
INQ
UALITY OF SERVICE
EOE2245 W Columbia Ave Battle Creek
269-962-8541 bull 269-968-7220 wwwkellyservicescom
FRI AUG 8TH
200 PM - 330 PMMON AUG 11TH
100 PM - 230 PM
Cruise Into hellip
TUE AUG 12TH
230 PM - 400 PMTHUR AUG 14TH
300 PM - 430 PM
424 temporaries have become DENSO Manufacturing Michigan Inc Associates in thepast 24 months would you like to become one too
200 immediate positions $1000 - $1200 an hour
for 1st 2nd and 3rd shifts Holiday Pay Service Bonus and Recognition Awards
Unlimited Referral Bonuses of $10000 Per PersonAttend a job fair at our branch office and bring your high school diploma or GED
Walk-ins are welcome
wwwOnStaffUSAcom
to our WEEKLYJACKPOT WINNER
ldquoI have never won anything beforerdquoADRIENNE S
YOU could be next Apply online at wwwOnStaffUSAcom
TRMI OPEN INTERVIEWSTHURSDAY 814 330-5
100 HILL BRADY RDBATTLE CREEK MI
Openings on 1st 2nd amp 3rd shift
Visit wwwOnStaffUSAcomfor full openings and to apply online
Like Us on
Pictured Left to Right
John Steele Master Certified Tech
Spencer Perry Lube Tech
Michelle Perry Owner
Rob Perry OwnerService Mgr
Family Owned amp Operated ndash Combined 50 Years Experience
HoursMon-Fri 730-530Sat by appt only
269-753-16502517 W Dickman RdSpringfield MI 49037Full Service Auto Repair
All Makes amp ModelsSpecializing in
ldquoQUALITYrdquo Not ldquoQUANTITYrdquo
Full Service Auto RepairAll Makes amp Models
Specializing in ldquoQUALITYrdquo Not ldquoQUANTITYrdquo
SS hh aamm rr oo cc kk 2015
BaseballTryouts
8U9U10U 11U amp 12U 13U14U15U1200pm 200pm 400pm
Please Be at
Tryouts 30 Min
Early to Register
Bailey Park(Convis amp Flannery Fields)
BaseballSShh aammrr oo cc kk
Our coaching philosophy includes teaching all aspects of thegame of baseball to every player on the team There will be ahigh priority placed on the fundamentals of baseball and sports-manship ndash with a healthy drive to win
Contact Shamrock TeamManager Dave Caley
Emailshamrock2103gmailcom
or call 269-965-7175
Sunday Aug 10th
Sunday Aug 17th
office 2695653333 Fax 2695653335Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Visit our Website bradgraysautobodyllccom
3333 5th Avenue Springfield(Located between Ryder Truck amp Billrsquos Pizza Factory east off of Helmer Rd)
269-209-7146
VEHICLES WANTEDWill pay $200 - $5000
WILL BUY YOUR UNWANTED CAR OR TRUCK RUNNING OR NOT
Call me firsthellip I pay more
269-223-3588
bull New Homesbull Commercialbull Additionsbull Remodeling
269-441-1800 or email astetlerctsmailnet
wwwstetlerbuilthomescom
STETLER CONSTRUCTIONBUILDING FOUNDATIONS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONSSC
CALL ANNIE FOR YOURCONSTRUCTION NEEDS
GeorgetownEstates
bull 1BR$450-$460 bull 2BR$545-$555bull 3BR$600-$615
$15 Application Fee
Heat Water amp Trash included on most units
965-57361975 E Columbia Ave Battle Creek
Some Restrictions Apply Section 8 Welcomewwwgeorgetown-estatescom
ldquo Beautiful ldquo
Visit our website to tour even more models for sale
300 Morgan Rd Battle Creek MI269-964-4200
wwwRollingHillsVillagecom
Enjoybull Professionally designed clubhouse for your enjoymentbull No sharing wall or floorceiling with your neighborsbull You have more control (Example YOU pick the paint colors)bull OFF-street parking right near your doorbull Laundry without quarters - your own washerdryer hook upbull Relax with your family in your won porch or yardbull Enjoy doing your own landscaping or tending a small gardenbull Cool and refreshing swimming poolbull Fitness Centerbull No pet deposit - cats and smaller dogs are welcome
T H E C O M M U N I T Y O F
Be Part of Our
Award Winning CommunityCelebrating Over 25 Years
HUGE END-OF-SUMMERPRICE REDUCTIONS
Come see the differenceMove-In Ready Models
3 BRs 3 baths 1900 sq ft front amp rear deck handicap accessible
ramp (332-B)
$54900$49900
3 BRs 2 baths front porch approx1500 sq ft Cottage blinds
throughout (294)
$59450
FIREPLACE
PRICE SLASHED
3 BRs 2 baths over 1900 sq ftstorage shed appliances included
(317)
MUSTMUST SELL SELL - - REDUCED REDUCED
3 BRs 2 baths master suite deckapprox 2000 sq ft (279)
MUSTMUST SEE SEE3 BRs 2 baths storage shed 1700sq ft walk thru closet fenced yard
area (55)
ATTACHED GARAGE GARAGE
LEASELEASE OPTION OPTION $1195MO
$42450$38900
$45000$39900
$40900$39500PRICE SLASHED
PRICE SLASHED
PRICE SLASHED
3 BRs 2 baths rear deck fireplace1900 sq ft new laminate flooring
(271)
LEASELEASE OPTION OPTION $1150MO
$61900$59900PRICE SLASHED
3 BRs 2 baths AC decorativefence all appliances over 1600 sq
ft (21)
FANTASTIC LOCATION
$24500
3 BRs 2 baths 1700 sq ft carport storage shed appliances
(257)
FIREPLACE amp amp CARPORTCARPORT
$39500$36900PRICE S SLASHED
Neighborhood Planning Councils (NPCs) are resident-based groups that serve an important and specific purpose in our community The purpose of Neighborhood Planning Councils is to provide a forum to inform and discuss with neighborhood residents and representatives of the City staff and City Commissioners issues and concerns of that neighborhood Generally the City informs the NPC of facts and potential results of pending decisions opportunities or other changes The NPC discusses and decides what if any recommendations it would like to make or strategies they would like to develop
These meetings are all open to the public who may attend and offer suggestions about resolving certain matters of interest in the neighborhood Any person who lives or owns property in a Council area or has demonstrable or substantial interest (ie works in) within the defined boundaries of the Council area may request to be considered for membership on their NPC Board
Anyone wanting to join an NPC should give his or her name to the chairperson of the Council Attendance as a potential member is encouraged prior to recommendation by the NPC for membership His or her name is submitted to the City Commission for official appointment
Each NPC has a regularly scheduled meeting date each month Meetings are held in the evenings and run one to two hours in length Questions about Neighborhood Planning Councils meeting locations or membership may be directed to the City of Battle Creek 966-3348
NPC meeting minutes are available online at httpwwwbattlecreekmigovCity_GovernmentBoards_and_CommissionsMinutes__Agendas_and_Notices_Archiveshtm
Neighborhood Planning Council Recent DiscussionsUpcoming Events Regular Meeting DatesTimes
NPC1 ndash Post Franklin
Contact Diana QuiggEmail Dianaquiggyahoocom
Telephone 2699648728
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 4 2014
Community Action Board Room
175 Main Street
1st Thursday at 700 pm
NPC2 ndash North Central
Contact Sam GrayEmail sgray9959gmailcom
Telephone 2692090293
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 8 2014
Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
47 N Washington Avenue
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC3 ndash Central
Contact Gloria MansfieldEmail NA
Telephone 2699652050
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting
New NPC boundaries
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 14 2014
Michigan Tile amp Carpet Community Room
99 E Columbia Avenue
2nd Thursday at 700 pm
NPC4 ndash FremontMcKinleyVerona
Contact John HenninkEmail Neighborhoodpc4gmailcom
Telephone 2699863944
Vice Chair Kaytee FarisEmail kayteefarisgmailcom
Telephone 7343306236
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 20 2014
First Congregational Church - (Inside
Court Yard)
145 Capital Avenue NE
3rd Wednesday at 700 pm
NPC5 ndash Urbandale
Contact Robert WhitfieldEmail lordstrong68comcastnet
Telephone 2692459708
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 11 2014
Christ United Methodist Church
65 N Bedford Road
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC9 ndash Rural Southwest
Contact Linda MorrisEmail lindad49015yahoocom
Telephone 2699793358
bull No meeting in August (unless there is an
issue that requires a special meeting)
bull Guest Presentation Christopher Lussier
or Helen Guzzo CDBG Program
bull Mayor Dave Walters will be signing a
Proclamation declaring September 22
2014 as ldquoKINDNESS DAYrdquo
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 9 2014
Southside Bible Church
4515 Beckley Road
2nd Tuesday at 630 pm
NPC10 ndash WestlakePrairieview
Contact Jeff KotelesEmail kotelesjmichigangov
Telephone 2699637096
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 25 2014
First Assembly of God Church
800 S 24th Street
4th Monday at 700 pm
NPC11 ndash MingesRiverside
Contact Randall ChamplinEmail Randall_Champlinsbcglobalnet
Telephone 2692747093
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting in
September New NPC boundaries
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 24 2014
Riverside Elementary School Library
650 Riverside Drive
4th Wednesday at 700 pm
Public Service Announcement Provided by Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
Neighborhood Planning Council Updates August 7 2014
KA
LA
MA
ZO
OC
OU
NT
YC
AL
HO
UN
CO
UN
TY
0034
0025
002601
0027
0018
0015
0016
0017
0019
00050006
0014
0001
0004
0002
0007
0021
0003
00080013
00090011
0026
0010
00120025
0024
0023
0022
WK Kellogg AirportFCIP
PostFranklin
Westlake Prairieview
Minges Brook Riverside
Rural Southwest
Urbandale
Battle Creek
City of Springfield
North Central
Fremont McKinley
Verona
Wilson Coburn
Roosevelt Territorial
Central Business District
1001 E Columbia AveBattle Creek Michigan 49014
Hours Open Monday thru Friday 830 to 530Email shopperadsj-adgraphicscom bull Fax 269-968-8586
Attention Advertisers
Call Today About OurAnnual
Back-to-School SectionContact One of Our
Sales Associates at hellip
269-965-3955
Ron Lapland4744 Beckley RdBattle Creek
(Across from Cracker Barrel)
269-963-4214
andMore
Handy Man OpportunityNeighborhoods Inc is seeking a Handy Man tohelp maintain its 1-4 unit affordable housing prop-erties The successful candidate must have experi-ence performing housing repairs and evaluatingcode compliance issues Acceptable work refer-ences background investigation and drug testingupon hire and periodically are required Must havetransportation and tools be available to work 30-40hours a week plus be on call at other times and livein Battle Creek
For an interview call Neighborhoods Inc at
(269) 968-1113 Neighborhoods Inc is an equal opportunity employer
Starting pay is $10 - $11 Hour
Immediate Openings ALL Shifts Trial-Hire
HOT JOBSWersquore hiring for
Measurably better employees
$100 Referral Bonus amp $250 Drawing
DENSO Systex Rosler Northpointe Woods Geislinger and other great local companies
General Labor Project Work Maintenance TechWarehouse Fabricator Assemblers PT Health Aid
Small Assembly PT Janitor Machine BuildersQuality Inspectors Machinist
CNC Set-up Operators ExtrudersFabricatorsPackaging Operators Material Handlers
Apply NOW at wwwemploymentgroupcom Then call 2697889000 and ask about our
SATURDAY AUGUST 16 10 AM TO 2 PM
DENSO MANUFACTURING MICHIGAN 1 Denso Rd Battle Creek MI 49037
ldquoThe opportunities are here to advance your career you just have to go and get itrdquo
bull Higher starting rates bull Raises at 30 amp 60 days
HVAC
From
to
Plant
DELI
VERING THE HIGH
ES
T
INQ
UALITY OF SERVICE
EOE2245 W Columbia Ave Battle Creek
269-962-8541 bull 269-968-7220 wwwkellyservicescom
FRI AUG 8TH
200 PM - 330 PMMON AUG 11TH
100 PM - 230 PM
Cruise Into hellip
TUE AUG 12TH
230 PM - 400 PMTHUR AUG 14TH
300 PM - 430 PM
424 temporaries have become DENSO Manufacturing Michigan Inc Associates in thepast 24 months would you like to become one too
200 immediate positions $1000 - $1200 an hour
for 1st 2nd and 3rd shifts Holiday Pay Service Bonus and Recognition Awards
Unlimited Referral Bonuses of $10000 Per PersonAttend a job fair at our branch office and bring your high school diploma or GED
Walk-ins are welcome
wwwOnStaffUSAcom
to our WEEKLYJACKPOT WINNER
ldquoI have never won anything beforerdquoADRIENNE S
YOU could be next Apply online at wwwOnStaffUSAcom
TRMI OPEN INTERVIEWSTHURSDAY 814 330-5
100 HILL BRADY RDBATTLE CREEK MI
Openings on 1st 2nd amp 3rd shift
Visit wwwOnStaffUSAcomfor full openings and to apply online
Like Us on
Pictured Left to Right
John Steele Master Certified Tech
Spencer Perry Lube Tech
Michelle Perry Owner
Rob Perry OwnerService Mgr
Family Owned amp Operated ndash Combined 50 Years Experience
HoursMon-Fri 730-530Sat by appt only
269-753-16502517 W Dickman RdSpringfield MI 49037Full Service Auto Repair
All Makes amp ModelsSpecializing in
ldquoQUALITYrdquo Not ldquoQUANTITYrdquo
Full Service Auto RepairAll Makes amp Models
Specializing in ldquoQUALITYrdquo Not ldquoQUANTITYrdquo
SS hh aamm rr oo cc kk 2015
BaseballTryouts
8U9U10U 11U amp 12U 13U14U15U1200pm 200pm 400pm
Please Be at
Tryouts 30 Min
Early to Register
Bailey Park(Convis amp Flannery Fields)
BaseballSShh aammrr oo cc kk
Our coaching philosophy includes teaching all aspects of thegame of baseball to every player on the team There will be ahigh priority placed on the fundamentals of baseball and sports-manship ndash with a healthy drive to win
Contact Shamrock TeamManager Dave Caley
Emailshamrock2103gmailcom
or call 269-965-7175
Sunday Aug 10th
Sunday Aug 17th
office 2695653333 Fax 2695653335Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Visit our Website bradgraysautobodyllccom
3333 5th Avenue Springfield(Located between Ryder Truck amp Billrsquos Pizza Factory east off of Helmer Rd)
269-209-7146
VEHICLES WANTEDWill pay $200 - $5000
WILL BUY YOUR UNWANTED CAR OR TRUCK RUNNING OR NOT
Call me firsthellip I pay more
269-223-3588
Visit our website to tour even more models for sale
300 Morgan Rd Battle Creek MI269-964-4200
wwwRollingHillsVillagecom
Enjoybull Professionally designed clubhouse for your enjoymentbull No sharing wall or floorceiling with your neighborsbull You have more control (Example YOU pick the paint colors)bull OFF-street parking right near your doorbull Laundry without quarters - your own washerdryer hook upbull Relax with your family in your won porch or yardbull Enjoy doing your own landscaping or tending a small gardenbull Cool and refreshing swimming poolbull Fitness Centerbull No pet deposit - cats and smaller dogs are welcome
T H E C O M M U N I T Y O F
Be Part of Our
Award Winning CommunityCelebrating Over 25 Years
HUGE END-OF-SUMMERPRICE REDUCTIONS
Come see the differenceMove-In Ready Models
3 BRs 3 baths 1900 sq ft front amp rear deck handicap accessible
ramp (332-B)
$54900$49900
3 BRs 2 baths front porch approx1500 sq ft Cottage blinds
throughout (294)
$59450
FIREPLACE
PRICE SLASHED
3 BRs 2 baths over 1900 sq ftstorage shed appliances included
(317)
MUSTMUST SELL SELL - - REDUCED REDUCED
3 BRs 2 baths master suite deckapprox 2000 sq ft (279)
MUSTMUST SEE SEE3 BRs 2 baths storage shed 1700sq ft walk thru closet fenced yard
area (55)
ATTACHED GARAGE GARAGE
LEASELEASE OPTION OPTION $1195MO
$42450$38900
$45000$39900
$40900$39500PRICE SLASHED
PRICE SLASHED
PRICE SLASHED
3 BRs 2 baths rear deck fireplace1900 sq ft new laminate flooring
(271)
LEASELEASE OPTION OPTION $1150MO
$61900$59900PRICE SLASHED
3 BRs 2 baths AC decorativefence all appliances over 1600 sq
ft (21)
FANTASTIC LOCATION
$24500
3 BRs 2 baths 1700 sq ft carport storage shed appliances
(257)
FIREPLACE amp amp CARPORTCARPORT
$39500$36900PRICE S SLASHED
Neighborhood Planning Councils (NPCs) are resident-based groups that serve an important and specific purpose in our community The purpose of Neighborhood Planning Councils is to provide a forum to inform and discuss with neighborhood residents and representatives of the City staff and City Commissioners issues and concerns of that neighborhood Generally the City informs the NPC of facts and potential results of pending decisions opportunities or other changes The NPC discusses and decides what if any recommendations it would like to make or strategies they would like to develop
These meetings are all open to the public who may attend and offer suggestions about resolving certain matters of interest in the neighborhood Any person who lives or owns property in a Council area or has demonstrable or substantial interest (ie works in) within the defined boundaries of the Council area may request to be considered for membership on their NPC Board
Anyone wanting to join an NPC should give his or her name to the chairperson of the Council Attendance as a potential member is encouraged prior to recommendation by the NPC for membership His or her name is submitted to the City Commission for official appointment
Each NPC has a regularly scheduled meeting date each month Meetings are held in the evenings and run one to two hours in length Questions about Neighborhood Planning Councils meeting locations or membership may be directed to the City of Battle Creek 966-3348
NPC meeting minutes are available online at httpwwwbattlecreekmigovCity_GovernmentBoards_and_CommissionsMinutes__Agendas_and_Notices_Archiveshtm
Neighborhood Planning Council Recent DiscussionsUpcoming Events Regular Meeting DatesTimes
NPC1 ndash Post Franklin
Contact Diana QuiggEmail Dianaquiggyahoocom
Telephone 2699648728
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 4 2014
Community Action Board Room
175 Main Street
1st Thursday at 700 pm
NPC2 ndash North Central
Contact Sam GrayEmail sgray9959gmailcom
Telephone 2692090293
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 8 2014
Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
47 N Washington Avenue
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC3 ndash Central
Contact Gloria MansfieldEmail NA
Telephone 2699652050
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting
New NPC boundaries
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 14 2014
Michigan Tile amp Carpet Community Room
99 E Columbia Avenue
2nd Thursday at 700 pm
NPC4 ndash FremontMcKinleyVerona
Contact John HenninkEmail Neighborhoodpc4gmailcom
Telephone 2699863944
Vice Chair Kaytee FarisEmail kayteefarisgmailcom
Telephone 7343306236
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 20 2014
First Congregational Church - (Inside
Court Yard)
145 Capital Avenue NE
3rd Wednesday at 700 pm
NPC5 ndash Urbandale
Contact Robert WhitfieldEmail lordstrong68comcastnet
Telephone 2692459708
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 11 2014
Christ United Methodist Church
65 N Bedford Road
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC9 ndash Rural Southwest
Contact Linda MorrisEmail lindad49015yahoocom
Telephone 2699793358
bull No meeting in August (unless there is an
issue that requires a special meeting)
bull Guest Presentation Christopher Lussier
or Helen Guzzo CDBG Program
bull Mayor Dave Walters will be signing a
Proclamation declaring September 22
2014 as ldquoKINDNESS DAYrdquo
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 9 2014
Southside Bible Church
4515 Beckley Road
2nd Tuesday at 630 pm
NPC10 ndash WestlakePrairieview
Contact Jeff KotelesEmail kotelesjmichigangov
Telephone 2699637096
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 25 2014
First Assembly of God Church
800 S 24th Street
4th Monday at 700 pm
NPC11 ndash MingesRiverside
Contact Randall ChamplinEmail Randall_Champlinsbcglobalnet
Telephone 2692747093
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting in
September New NPC boundaries
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 24 2014
Riverside Elementary School Library
650 Riverside Drive
4th Wednesday at 700 pm
Public Service Announcement Provided by Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
Neighborhood Planning Council Updates August 7 2014
KA
LA
MA
ZO
OC
OU
NT
YC
AL
HO
UN
CO
UN
TY
0034
0025
002601
0027
0018
0015
0016
0017
0019
00050006
0014
0001
0004
0002
0007
0021
0003
00080013
00090011
0026
0010
00120025
0024
0023
0022
WK Kellogg AirportFCIP
PostFranklin
Westlake Prairieview
Minges Brook Riverside
Rural Southwest
Urbandale
Battle Creek
City of Springfield
North Central
Fremont McKinley
Verona
Wilson Coburn
Roosevelt Territorial
Central Business District
1001 E Columbia AveBattle Creek Michigan 49014
Hours Open Monday thru Friday 830 to 530Email shopperadsj-adgraphicscom bull Fax 269-968-8586
Attention Advertisers
Call Today About OurAnnual
Back-to-School SectionContact One of Our
Sales Associates at hellip
269-965-3955
Ron Lapland4744 Beckley RdBattle Creek
(Across from Cracker Barrel)
269-963-4214
andMore
Handy Man OpportunityNeighborhoods Inc is seeking a Handy Man tohelp maintain its 1-4 unit affordable housing prop-erties The successful candidate must have experi-ence performing housing repairs and evaluatingcode compliance issues Acceptable work refer-ences background investigation and drug testingupon hire and periodically are required Must havetransportation and tools be available to work 30-40hours a week plus be on call at other times and livein Battle Creek
For an interview call Neighborhoods Inc at
(269) 968-1113 Neighborhoods Inc is an equal opportunity employer
Starting pay is $10 - $11 Hour
Immediate Openings ALL Shifts Trial-Hire
HOT JOBSWersquore hiring for
Measurably better employees
$100 Referral Bonus amp $250 Drawing
DENSO Systex Rosler Northpointe Woods Geislinger and other great local companies
General Labor Project Work Maintenance TechWarehouse Fabricator Assemblers PT Health Aid
Small Assembly PT Janitor Machine BuildersQuality Inspectors Machinist
CNC Set-up Operators ExtrudersFabricatorsPackaging Operators Material Handlers
Apply NOW at wwwemploymentgroupcom Then call 2697889000 and ask about our
SATURDAY AUGUST 16 10 AM TO 2 PM
DENSO MANUFACTURING MICHIGAN 1 Denso Rd Battle Creek MI 49037
ldquoThe opportunities are here to advance your career you just have to go and get itrdquo
bull Higher starting rates bull Raises at 30 amp 60 days
HVAC
From
to
Plant
DELI
VERING THE HIGH
ES
T
INQ
UALITY OF SERVICE
EOE2245 W Columbia Ave Battle Creek
269-962-8541 bull 269-968-7220 wwwkellyservicescom
FRI AUG 8TH
200 PM - 330 PMMON AUG 11TH
100 PM - 230 PM
Cruise Into hellip
TUE AUG 12TH
230 PM - 400 PMTHUR AUG 14TH
300 PM - 430 PM
424 temporaries have become DENSO Manufacturing Michigan Inc Associates in thepast 24 months would you like to become one too
200 immediate positions $1000 - $1200 an hour
for 1st 2nd and 3rd shifts Holiday Pay Service Bonus and Recognition Awards
Unlimited Referral Bonuses of $10000 Per PersonAttend a job fair at our branch office and bring your high school diploma or GED
Walk-ins are welcome
wwwOnStaffUSAcom
to our WEEKLYJACKPOT WINNER
ldquoI have never won anything beforerdquoADRIENNE S
YOU could be next Apply online at wwwOnStaffUSAcom
TRMI OPEN INTERVIEWSTHURSDAY 814 330-5
100 HILL BRADY RDBATTLE CREEK MI
Openings on 1st 2nd amp 3rd shift
Visit wwwOnStaffUSAcomfor full openings and to apply online
Like Us on
Pictured Left to Right
John Steele Master Certified Tech
Spencer Perry Lube Tech
Michelle Perry Owner
Rob Perry OwnerService Mgr
Family Owned amp Operated ndash Combined 50 Years Experience
HoursMon-Fri 730-530Sat by appt only
269-753-16502517 W Dickman RdSpringfield MI 49037Full Service Auto Repair
All Makes amp ModelsSpecializing in
ldquoQUALITYrdquo Not ldquoQUANTITYrdquo
Full Service Auto RepairAll Makes amp Models
Specializing in ldquoQUALITYrdquo Not ldquoQUANTITYrdquo
SS hh aamm rr oo cc kk 2015
BaseballTryouts
8U9U10U 11U amp 12U 13U14U15U1200pm 200pm 400pm
Please Be at
Tryouts 30 Min
Early to Register
Bailey Park(Convis amp Flannery Fields)
BaseballSShh aammrr oo cc kk
Our coaching philosophy includes teaching all aspects of thegame of baseball to every player on the team There will be ahigh priority placed on the fundamentals of baseball and sports-manship ndash with a healthy drive to win
Contact Shamrock TeamManager Dave Caley
Emailshamrock2103gmailcom
or call 269-965-7175
Sunday Aug 10th
Sunday Aug 17th
office 2695653333 Fax 2695653335Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Visit our Website bradgraysautobodyllccom
3333 5th Avenue Springfield(Located between Ryder Truck amp Billrsquos Pizza Factory east off of Helmer Rd)
269-209-7146
VEHICLES WANTEDWill pay $200 - $5000
WILL BUY YOUR UNWANTED CAR OR TRUCK RUNNING OR NOT
Call me firsthellip I pay more
269-223-3588
Neighborhood Planning Councils (NPCs) are resident-based groups that serve an important and specific purpose in our community The purpose of Neighborhood Planning Councils is to provide a forum to inform and discuss with neighborhood residents and representatives of the City staff and City Commissioners issues and concerns of that neighborhood Generally the City informs the NPC of facts and potential results of pending decisions opportunities or other changes The NPC discusses and decides what if any recommendations it would like to make or strategies they would like to develop
These meetings are all open to the public who may attend and offer suggestions about resolving certain matters of interest in the neighborhood Any person who lives or owns property in a Council area or has demonstrable or substantial interest (ie works in) within the defined boundaries of the Council area may request to be considered for membership on their NPC Board
Anyone wanting to join an NPC should give his or her name to the chairperson of the Council Attendance as a potential member is encouraged prior to recommendation by the NPC for membership His or her name is submitted to the City Commission for official appointment
Each NPC has a regularly scheduled meeting date each month Meetings are held in the evenings and run one to two hours in length Questions about Neighborhood Planning Councils meeting locations or membership may be directed to the City of Battle Creek 966-3348
NPC meeting minutes are available online at httpwwwbattlecreekmigovCity_GovernmentBoards_and_CommissionsMinutes__Agendas_and_Notices_Archiveshtm
Neighborhood Planning Council Recent DiscussionsUpcoming Events Regular Meeting DatesTimes
NPC1 ndash Post Franklin
Contact Diana QuiggEmail Dianaquiggyahoocom
Telephone 2699648728
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 4 2014
Community Action Board Room
175 Main Street
1st Thursday at 700 pm
NPC2 ndash North Central
Contact Sam GrayEmail sgray9959gmailcom
Telephone 2692090293
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 8 2014
Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
47 N Washington Avenue
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC3 ndash Central
Contact Gloria MansfieldEmail NA
Telephone 2699652050
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting
New NPC boundaries
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 14 2014
Michigan Tile amp Carpet Community Room
99 E Columbia Avenue
2nd Thursday at 700 pm
NPC4 ndash FremontMcKinleyVerona
Contact John HenninkEmail Neighborhoodpc4gmailcom
Telephone 2699863944
Vice Chair Kaytee FarisEmail kayteefarisgmailcom
Telephone 7343306236
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 20 2014
First Congregational Church - (Inside
Court Yard)
145 Capital Avenue NE
3rd Wednesday at 700 pm
NPC5 ndash Urbandale
Contact Robert WhitfieldEmail lordstrong68comcastnet
Telephone 2692459708
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 11 2014
Christ United Methodist Church
65 N Bedford Road
2nd Monday at 700 pm
NPC9 ndash Rural Southwest
Contact Linda MorrisEmail lindad49015yahoocom
Telephone 2699793358
bull No meeting in August (unless there is an
issue that requires a special meeting)
bull Guest Presentation Christopher Lussier
or Helen Guzzo CDBG Program
bull Mayor Dave Walters will be signing a
Proclamation declaring September 22
2014 as ldquoKINDNESS DAYrdquo
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 9 2014
Southside Bible Church
4515 Beckley Road
2nd Tuesday at 630 pm
NPC10 ndash WestlakePrairieview
Contact Jeff KotelesEmail kotelesjmichigangov
Telephone 2699637096
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
August 25 2014
First Assembly of God Church
800 S 24th Street
4th Monday at 700 pm
NPC11 ndash MingesRiverside
Contact Randall ChamplinEmail Randall_Champlinsbcglobalnet
Telephone 2692747093
bull Topic of discussion at the meeting in
September New NPC boundaries
bull No meeting in August
bull Next meeting is scheduled for
September 24 2014
Riverside Elementary School Library
650 Riverside Drive
4th Wednesday at 700 pm
Public Service Announcement Provided by Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek
Neighborhood Planning Council Updates August 7 2014
KA
LA
MA
ZO
OC
OU
NT
YC
AL
HO
UN
CO
UN
TY
0034
0025
002601
0027
0018
0015
0016
0017
0019
00050006
0014
0001
0004
0002
0007
0021
0003
00080013
00090011
0026
0010
00120025
0024
0023
0022
WK Kellogg AirportFCIP
PostFranklin
Westlake Prairieview
Minges Brook Riverside
Rural Southwest
Urbandale
Battle Creek
City of Springfield
North Central
Fremont McKinley
Verona
Wilson Coburn
Roosevelt Territorial
Central Business District
1001 E Columbia AveBattle Creek Michigan 49014
Hours Open Monday thru Friday 830 to 530Email shopperadsj-adgraphicscom bull Fax 269-968-8586
Attention Advertisers
Call Today About OurAnnual
Back-to-School SectionContact One of Our
Sales Associates at hellip
269-965-3955
Ron Lapland4744 Beckley RdBattle Creek
(Across from Cracker Barrel)
269-963-4214
andMore
Handy Man OpportunityNeighborhoods Inc is seeking a Handy Man tohelp maintain its 1-4 unit affordable housing prop-erties The successful candidate must have experi-ence performing housing repairs and evaluatingcode compliance issues Acceptable work refer-ences background investigation and drug testingupon hire and periodically are required Must havetransportation and tools be available to work 30-40hours a week plus be on call at other times and livein Battle Creek
For an interview call Neighborhoods Inc at
(269) 968-1113 Neighborhoods Inc is an equal opportunity employer
Starting pay is $10 - $11 Hour
Immediate Openings ALL Shifts Trial-Hire
HOT JOBSWersquore hiring for
Measurably better employees
$100 Referral Bonus amp $250 Drawing
DENSO Systex Rosler Northpointe Woods Geislinger and other great local companies
General Labor Project Work Maintenance TechWarehouse Fabricator Assemblers PT Health Aid
Small Assembly PT Janitor Machine BuildersQuality Inspectors Machinist
CNC Set-up Operators ExtrudersFabricatorsPackaging Operators Material Handlers
Apply NOW at wwwemploymentgroupcom Then call 2697889000 and ask about our
SATURDAY AUGUST 16 10 AM TO 2 PM
DENSO MANUFACTURING MICHIGAN 1 Denso Rd Battle Creek MI 49037
ldquoThe opportunities are here to advance your career you just have to go and get itrdquo
bull Higher starting rates bull Raises at 30 amp 60 days
HVAC
From
to
Plant
DELI
VERING THE HIGH
ES
T
INQ
UALITY OF SERVICE
EOE2245 W Columbia Ave Battle Creek
269-962-8541 bull 269-968-7220 wwwkellyservicescom
FRI AUG 8TH
200 PM - 330 PMMON AUG 11TH
100 PM - 230 PM
Cruise Into hellip
TUE AUG 12TH
230 PM - 400 PMTHUR AUG 14TH
300 PM - 430 PM
424 temporaries have become DENSO Manufacturing Michigan Inc Associates in thepast 24 months would you like to become one too
200 immediate positions $1000 - $1200 an hour
for 1st 2nd and 3rd shifts Holiday Pay Service Bonus and Recognition Awards
Unlimited Referral Bonuses of $10000 Per PersonAttend a job fair at our branch office and bring your high school diploma or GED
Walk-ins are welcome
wwwOnStaffUSAcom
to our WEEKLYJACKPOT WINNER
ldquoI have never won anything beforerdquoADRIENNE S
YOU could be next Apply online at wwwOnStaffUSAcom
TRMI OPEN INTERVIEWSTHURSDAY 814 330-5
100 HILL BRADY RDBATTLE CREEK MI
Openings on 1st 2nd amp 3rd shift
Visit wwwOnStaffUSAcomfor full openings and to apply online
Like Us on
Pictured Left to Right
John Steele Master Certified Tech
Spencer Perry Lube Tech
Michelle Perry Owner
Rob Perry OwnerService Mgr
Family Owned amp Operated ndash Combined 50 Years Experience
HoursMon-Fri 730-530Sat by appt only
269-753-16502517 W Dickman RdSpringfield MI 49037Full Service Auto Repair
All Makes amp ModelsSpecializing in
ldquoQUALITYrdquo Not ldquoQUANTITYrdquo
Full Service Auto RepairAll Makes amp Models
Specializing in ldquoQUALITYrdquo Not ldquoQUANTITYrdquo
SS hh aamm rr oo cc kk 2015
BaseballTryouts
8U9U10U 11U amp 12U 13U14U15U1200pm 200pm 400pm
Please Be at
Tryouts 30 Min
Early to Register
Bailey Park(Convis amp Flannery Fields)
BaseballSShh aammrr oo cc kk
Our coaching philosophy includes teaching all aspects of thegame of baseball to every player on the team There will be ahigh priority placed on the fundamentals of baseball and sports-manship ndash with a healthy drive to win
Contact Shamrock TeamManager Dave Caley
Emailshamrock2103gmailcom
or call 269-965-7175
Sunday Aug 10th
Sunday Aug 17th
office 2695653333 Fax 2695653335Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Visit our Website bradgraysautobodyllccom
3333 5th Avenue Springfield(Located between Ryder Truck amp Billrsquos Pizza Factory east off of Helmer Rd)
269-209-7146
VEHICLES WANTEDWill pay $200 - $5000
WILL BUY YOUR UNWANTED CAR OR TRUCK RUNNING OR NOT
Call me firsthellip I pay more
269-223-3588
1001 E Columbia AveBattle Creek Michigan 49014
Hours Open Monday thru Friday 830 to 530Email shopperadsj-adgraphicscom bull Fax 269-968-8586
Attention Advertisers
Call Today About OurAnnual
Back-to-School SectionContact One of Our
Sales Associates at hellip
269-965-3955
Ron Lapland4744 Beckley RdBattle Creek
(Across from Cracker Barrel)
269-963-4214
andMore
Handy Man OpportunityNeighborhoods Inc is seeking a Handy Man tohelp maintain its 1-4 unit affordable housing prop-erties The successful candidate must have experi-ence performing housing repairs and evaluatingcode compliance issues Acceptable work refer-ences background investigation and drug testingupon hire and periodically are required Must havetransportation and tools be available to work 30-40hours a week plus be on call at other times and livein Battle Creek
For an interview call Neighborhoods Inc at
(269) 968-1113 Neighborhoods Inc is an equal opportunity employer
Starting pay is $10 - $11 Hour
Immediate Openings ALL Shifts Trial-Hire
HOT JOBSWersquore hiring for
Measurably better employees
$100 Referral Bonus amp $250 Drawing
DENSO Systex Rosler Northpointe Woods Geislinger and other great local companies
General Labor Project Work Maintenance TechWarehouse Fabricator Assemblers PT Health Aid
Small Assembly PT Janitor Machine BuildersQuality Inspectors Machinist
CNC Set-up Operators ExtrudersFabricatorsPackaging Operators Material Handlers
Apply NOW at wwwemploymentgroupcom Then call 2697889000 and ask about our
SATURDAY AUGUST 16 10 AM TO 2 PM
DENSO MANUFACTURING MICHIGAN 1 Denso Rd Battle Creek MI 49037
ldquoThe opportunities are here to advance your career you just have to go and get itrdquo
bull Higher starting rates bull Raises at 30 amp 60 days
HVAC
From
to
Plant
DELI
VERING THE HIGH
ES
T
INQ
UALITY OF SERVICE
EOE2245 W Columbia Ave Battle Creek
269-962-8541 bull 269-968-7220 wwwkellyservicescom
FRI AUG 8TH
200 PM - 330 PMMON AUG 11TH
100 PM - 230 PM
Cruise Into hellip
TUE AUG 12TH
230 PM - 400 PMTHUR AUG 14TH
300 PM - 430 PM
424 temporaries have become DENSO Manufacturing Michigan Inc Associates in thepast 24 months would you like to become one too
200 immediate positions $1000 - $1200 an hour
for 1st 2nd and 3rd shifts Holiday Pay Service Bonus and Recognition Awards
Unlimited Referral Bonuses of $10000 Per PersonAttend a job fair at our branch office and bring your high school diploma or GED
Walk-ins are welcome
wwwOnStaffUSAcom
to our WEEKLYJACKPOT WINNER
ldquoI have never won anything beforerdquoADRIENNE S
YOU could be next Apply online at wwwOnStaffUSAcom
TRMI OPEN INTERVIEWSTHURSDAY 814 330-5
100 HILL BRADY RDBATTLE CREEK MI
Openings on 1st 2nd amp 3rd shift
Visit wwwOnStaffUSAcomfor full openings and to apply online
Like Us on
Pictured Left to Right
John Steele Master Certified Tech
Spencer Perry Lube Tech
Michelle Perry Owner
Rob Perry OwnerService Mgr
Family Owned amp Operated ndash Combined 50 Years Experience
HoursMon-Fri 730-530Sat by appt only
269-753-16502517 W Dickman RdSpringfield MI 49037Full Service Auto Repair
All Makes amp ModelsSpecializing in
ldquoQUALITYrdquo Not ldquoQUANTITYrdquo
Full Service Auto RepairAll Makes amp Models
Specializing in ldquoQUALITYrdquo Not ldquoQUANTITYrdquo
SS hh aamm rr oo cc kk 2015
BaseballTryouts
8U9U10U 11U amp 12U 13U14U15U1200pm 200pm 400pm
Please Be at
Tryouts 30 Min
Early to Register
Bailey Park(Convis amp Flannery Fields)
BaseballSShh aammrr oo cc kk
Our coaching philosophy includes teaching all aspects of thegame of baseball to every player on the team There will be ahigh priority placed on the fundamentals of baseball and sports-manship ndash with a healthy drive to win
Contact Shamrock TeamManager Dave Caley
Emailshamrock2103gmailcom
or call 269-965-7175
Sunday Aug 10th
Sunday Aug 17th
office 2695653333 Fax 2695653335Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Visit our Website bradgraysautobodyllccom
3333 5th Avenue Springfield(Located between Ryder Truck amp Billrsquos Pizza Factory east off of Helmer Rd)
269-209-7146
VEHICLES WANTEDWill pay $200 - $5000
WILL BUY YOUR UNWANTED CAR OR TRUCK RUNNING OR NOT
Call me firsthellip I pay more
269-223-3588
Ron Lapland4744 Beckley RdBattle Creek
(Across from Cracker Barrel)
269-963-4214
andMore
Handy Man OpportunityNeighborhoods Inc is seeking a Handy Man tohelp maintain its 1-4 unit affordable housing prop-erties The successful candidate must have experi-ence performing housing repairs and evaluatingcode compliance issues Acceptable work refer-ences background investigation and drug testingupon hire and periodically are required Must havetransportation and tools be available to work 30-40hours a week plus be on call at other times and livein Battle Creek
For an interview call Neighborhoods Inc at
(269) 968-1113 Neighborhoods Inc is an equal opportunity employer
Starting pay is $10 - $11 Hour
Immediate Openings ALL Shifts Trial-Hire
HOT JOBSWersquore hiring for
Measurably better employees
$100 Referral Bonus amp $250 Drawing
DENSO Systex Rosler Northpointe Woods Geislinger and other great local companies
General Labor Project Work Maintenance TechWarehouse Fabricator Assemblers PT Health Aid
Small Assembly PT Janitor Machine BuildersQuality Inspectors Machinist
CNC Set-up Operators ExtrudersFabricatorsPackaging Operators Material Handlers
Apply NOW at wwwemploymentgroupcom Then call 2697889000 and ask about our
SATURDAY AUGUST 16 10 AM TO 2 PM
DENSO MANUFACTURING MICHIGAN 1 Denso Rd Battle Creek MI 49037
ldquoThe opportunities are here to advance your career you just have to go and get itrdquo
bull Higher starting rates bull Raises at 30 amp 60 days
HVAC
From
to
Plant
DELI
VERING THE HIGH
ES
T
INQ
UALITY OF SERVICE
EOE2245 W Columbia Ave Battle Creek
269-962-8541 bull 269-968-7220 wwwkellyservicescom
FRI AUG 8TH
200 PM - 330 PMMON AUG 11TH
100 PM - 230 PM
Cruise Into hellip
TUE AUG 12TH
230 PM - 400 PMTHUR AUG 14TH
300 PM - 430 PM
424 temporaries have become DENSO Manufacturing Michigan Inc Associates in thepast 24 months would you like to become one too
200 immediate positions $1000 - $1200 an hour
for 1st 2nd and 3rd shifts Holiday Pay Service Bonus and Recognition Awards
Unlimited Referral Bonuses of $10000 Per PersonAttend a job fair at our branch office and bring your high school diploma or GED
Walk-ins are welcome
wwwOnStaffUSAcom
to our WEEKLYJACKPOT WINNER
ldquoI have never won anything beforerdquoADRIENNE S
YOU could be next Apply online at wwwOnStaffUSAcom
TRMI OPEN INTERVIEWSTHURSDAY 814 330-5
100 HILL BRADY RDBATTLE CREEK MI
Openings on 1st 2nd amp 3rd shift
Visit wwwOnStaffUSAcomfor full openings and to apply online
Like Us on
Pictured Left to Right
John Steele Master Certified Tech
Spencer Perry Lube Tech
Michelle Perry Owner
Rob Perry OwnerService Mgr
Family Owned amp Operated ndash Combined 50 Years Experience
HoursMon-Fri 730-530Sat by appt only
269-753-16502517 W Dickman RdSpringfield MI 49037Full Service Auto Repair
All Makes amp ModelsSpecializing in
ldquoQUALITYrdquo Not ldquoQUANTITYrdquo
Full Service Auto RepairAll Makes amp Models
Specializing in ldquoQUALITYrdquo Not ldquoQUANTITYrdquo
SS hh aamm rr oo cc kk 2015
BaseballTryouts
8U9U10U 11U amp 12U 13U14U15U1200pm 200pm 400pm
Please Be at
Tryouts 30 Min
Early to Register
Bailey Park(Convis amp Flannery Fields)
BaseballSShh aammrr oo cc kk
Our coaching philosophy includes teaching all aspects of thegame of baseball to every player on the team There will be ahigh priority placed on the fundamentals of baseball and sports-manship ndash with a healthy drive to win
Contact Shamrock TeamManager Dave Caley
Emailshamrock2103gmailcom
or call 269-965-7175
Sunday Aug 10th
Sunday Aug 17th
office 2695653333 Fax 2695653335Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Visit our Website bradgraysautobodyllccom
3333 5th Avenue Springfield(Located between Ryder Truck amp Billrsquos Pizza Factory east off of Helmer Rd)
269-209-7146
VEHICLES WANTEDWill pay $200 - $5000
WILL BUY YOUR UNWANTED CAR OR TRUCK RUNNING OR NOT
Call me firsthellip I pay more
269-223-3588
Handy Man OpportunityNeighborhoods Inc is seeking a Handy Man tohelp maintain its 1-4 unit affordable housing prop-erties The successful candidate must have experi-ence performing housing repairs and evaluatingcode compliance issues Acceptable work refer-ences background investigation and drug testingupon hire and periodically are required Must havetransportation and tools be available to work 30-40hours a week plus be on call at other times and livein Battle Creek
For an interview call Neighborhoods Inc at
(269) 968-1113 Neighborhoods Inc is an equal opportunity employer
Starting pay is $10 - $11 Hour
Immediate Openings ALL Shifts Trial-Hire
HOT JOBSWersquore hiring for
Measurably better employees
$100 Referral Bonus amp $250 Drawing
DENSO Systex Rosler Northpointe Woods Geislinger and other great local companies
General Labor Project Work Maintenance TechWarehouse Fabricator Assemblers PT Health Aid
Small Assembly PT Janitor Machine BuildersQuality Inspectors Machinist
CNC Set-up Operators ExtrudersFabricatorsPackaging Operators Material Handlers
Apply NOW at wwwemploymentgroupcom Then call 2697889000 and ask about our
SATURDAY AUGUST 16 10 AM TO 2 PM
DENSO MANUFACTURING MICHIGAN 1 Denso Rd Battle Creek MI 49037
ldquoThe opportunities are here to advance your career you just have to go and get itrdquo
bull Higher starting rates bull Raises at 30 amp 60 days
HVAC
From
to
Plant
DELI
VERING THE HIGH
ES
T
INQ
UALITY OF SERVICE
EOE2245 W Columbia Ave Battle Creek
269-962-8541 bull 269-968-7220 wwwkellyservicescom
FRI AUG 8TH
200 PM - 330 PMMON AUG 11TH
100 PM - 230 PM
Cruise Into hellip
TUE AUG 12TH
230 PM - 400 PMTHUR AUG 14TH
300 PM - 430 PM
424 temporaries have become DENSO Manufacturing Michigan Inc Associates in thepast 24 months would you like to become one too
200 immediate positions $1000 - $1200 an hour
for 1st 2nd and 3rd shifts Holiday Pay Service Bonus and Recognition Awards
Unlimited Referral Bonuses of $10000 Per PersonAttend a job fair at our branch office and bring your high school diploma or GED
Walk-ins are welcome
wwwOnStaffUSAcom
to our WEEKLYJACKPOT WINNER
ldquoI have never won anything beforerdquoADRIENNE S
YOU could be next Apply online at wwwOnStaffUSAcom
TRMI OPEN INTERVIEWSTHURSDAY 814 330-5
100 HILL BRADY RDBATTLE CREEK MI
Openings on 1st 2nd amp 3rd shift
Visit wwwOnStaffUSAcomfor full openings and to apply online
Like Us on
Pictured Left to Right
John Steele Master Certified Tech
Spencer Perry Lube Tech
Michelle Perry Owner
Rob Perry OwnerService Mgr
Family Owned amp Operated ndash Combined 50 Years Experience
HoursMon-Fri 730-530Sat by appt only
269-753-16502517 W Dickman RdSpringfield MI 49037Full Service Auto Repair
All Makes amp ModelsSpecializing in
ldquoQUALITYrdquo Not ldquoQUANTITYrdquo
Full Service Auto RepairAll Makes amp Models
Specializing in ldquoQUALITYrdquo Not ldquoQUANTITYrdquo
SS hh aamm rr oo cc kk 2015
BaseballTryouts
8U9U10U 11U amp 12U 13U14U15U1200pm 200pm 400pm
Please Be at
Tryouts 30 Min
Early to Register
Bailey Park(Convis amp Flannery Fields)
BaseballSShh aammrr oo cc kk
Our coaching philosophy includes teaching all aspects of thegame of baseball to every player on the team There will be ahigh priority placed on the fundamentals of baseball and sports-manship ndash with a healthy drive to win
Contact Shamrock TeamManager Dave Caley
Emailshamrock2103gmailcom
or call 269-965-7175
Sunday Aug 10th
Sunday Aug 17th
office 2695653333 Fax 2695653335Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Visit our Website bradgraysautobodyllccom
3333 5th Avenue Springfield(Located between Ryder Truck amp Billrsquos Pizza Factory east off of Helmer Rd)
269-209-7146
VEHICLES WANTEDWill pay $200 - $5000
WILL BUY YOUR UNWANTED CAR OR TRUCK RUNNING OR NOT
Call me firsthellip I pay more
269-223-3588
SATURDAY AUGUST 16 10 AM TO 2 PM
DENSO MANUFACTURING MICHIGAN 1 Denso Rd Battle Creek MI 49037
ldquoThe opportunities are here to advance your career you just have to go and get itrdquo
bull Higher starting rates bull Raises at 30 amp 60 days
HVAC
From
to
Plant
DELI
VERING THE HIGH
ES
T
INQ
UALITY OF SERVICE
EOE2245 W Columbia Ave Battle Creek
269-962-8541 bull 269-968-7220 wwwkellyservicescom
FRI AUG 8TH
200 PM - 330 PMMON AUG 11TH
100 PM - 230 PM
Cruise Into hellip
TUE AUG 12TH
230 PM - 400 PMTHUR AUG 14TH
300 PM - 430 PM
424 temporaries have become DENSO Manufacturing Michigan Inc Associates in thepast 24 months would you like to become one too
200 immediate positions $1000 - $1200 an hour
for 1st 2nd and 3rd shifts Holiday Pay Service Bonus and Recognition Awards
Unlimited Referral Bonuses of $10000 Per PersonAttend a job fair at our branch office and bring your high school diploma or GED
Walk-ins are welcome
wwwOnStaffUSAcom
to our WEEKLYJACKPOT WINNER
ldquoI have never won anything beforerdquoADRIENNE S
YOU could be next Apply online at wwwOnStaffUSAcom
TRMI OPEN INTERVIEWSTHURSDAY 814 330-5
100 HILL BRADY RDBATTLE CREEK MI
Openings on 1st 2nd amp 3rd shift
Visit wwwOnStaffUSAcomfor full openings and to apply online
Like Us on
Pictured Left to Right
John Steele Master Certified Tech
Spencer Perry Lube Tech
Michelle Perry Owner
Rob Perry OwnerService Mgr
Family Owned amp Operated ndash Combined 50 Years Experience
HoursMon-Fri 730-530Sat by appt only
269-753-16502517 W Dickman RdSpringfield MI 49037Full Service Auto Repair
All Makes amp ModelsSpecializing in
ldquoQUALITYrdquo Not ldquoQUANTITYrdquo
Full Service Auto RepairAll Makes amp Models
Specializing in ldquoQUALITYrdquo Not ldquoQUANTITYrdquo
SS hh aamm rr oo cc kk 2015
BaseballTryouts
8U9U10U 11U amp 12U 13U14U15U1200pm 200pm 400pm
Please Be at
Tryouts 30 Min
Early to Register
Bailey Park(Convis amp Flannery Fields)
BaseballSShh aammrr oo cc kk
Our coaching philosophy includes teaching all aspects of thegame of baseball to every player on the team There will be ahigh priority placed on the fundamentals of baseball and sports-manship ndash with a healthy drive to win
Contact Shamrock TeamManager Dave Caley
Emailshamrock2103gmailcom
or call 269-965-7175
Sunday Aug 10th
Sunday Aug 17th
office 2695653333 Fax 2695653335Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Visit our Website bradgraysautobodyllccom
3333 5th Avenue Springfield(Located between Ryder Truck amp Billrsquos Pizza Factory east off of Helmer Rd)
269-209-7146
VEHICLES WANTEDWill pay $200 - $5000
WILL BUY YOUR UNWANTED CAR OR TRUCK RUNNING OR NOT
Call me firsthellip I pay more
269-223-3588
Like Us on
Pictured Left to Right
John Steele Master Certified Tech
Spencer Perry Lube Tech
Michelle Perry Owner
Rob Perry OwnerService Mgr
Family Owned amp Operated ndash Combined 50 Years Experience
HoursMon-Fri 730-530Sat by appt only
269-753-16502517 W Dickman RdSpringfield MI 49037Full Service Auto Repair
All Makes amp ModelsSpecializing in
ldquoQUALITYrdquo Not ldquoQUANTITYrdquo
Full Service Auto RepairAll Makes amp Models
Specializing in ldquoQUALITYrdquo Not ldquoQUANTITYrdquo
SS hh aamm rr oo cc kk 2015
BaseballTryouts
8U9U10U 11U amp 12U 13U14U15U1200pm 200pm 400pm
Please Be at
Tryouts 30 Min
Early to Register
Bailey Park(Convis amp Flannery Fields)
BaseballSShh aammrr oo cc kk
Our coaching philosophy includes teaching all aspects of thegame of baseball to every player on the team There will be ahigh priority placed on the fundamentals of baseball and sports-manship ndash with a healthy drive to win
Contact Shamrock TeamManager Dave Caley
Emailshamrock2103gmailcom
or call 269-965-7175
Sunday Aug 10th
Sunday Aug 17th
office 2695653333 Fax 2695653335Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Visit our Website bradgraysautobodyllccom
3333 5th Avenue Springfield(Located between Ryder Truck amp Billrsquos Pizza Factory east off of Helmer Rd)
269-209-7146
VEHICLES WANTEDWill pay $200 - $5000
WILL BUY YOUR UNWANTED CAR OR TRUCK RUNNING OR NOT
Call me firsthellip I pay more
269-223-3588
SS hh aamm rr oo cc kk 2015
BaseballTryouts
8U9U10U 11U amp 12U 13U14U15U1200pm 200pm 400pm
Please Be at
Tryouts 30 Min
Early to Register
Bailey Park(Convis amp Flannery Fields)
BaseballSShh aammrr oo cc kk
Our coaching philosophy includes teaching all aspects of thegame of baseball to every player on the team There will be ahigh priority placed on the fundamentals of baseball and sports-manship ndash with a healthy drive to win
Contact Shamrock TeamManager Dave Caley
Emailshamrock2103gmailcom
or call 269-965-7175
Sunday Aug 10th
Sunday Aug 17th
office 2695653333 Fax 2695653335Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Visit our Website bradgraysautobodyllccom
3333 5th Avenue Springfield(Located between Ryder Truck amp Billrsquos Pizza Factory east off of Helmer Rd)
269-209-7146
VEHICLES WANTEDWill pay $200 - $5000
WILL BUY YOUR UNWANTED CAR OR TRUCK RUNNING OR NOT
Call me firsthellip I pay more
269-223-3588
office 2695653333 Fax 2695653335Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Visit our Website bradgraysautobodyllccom
3333 5th Avenue Springfield(Located between Ryder Truck amp Billrsquos Pizza Factory east off of Helmer Rd)
269-209-7146
VEHICLES WANTEDWill pay $200 - $5000
WILL BUY YOUR UNWANTED CAR OR TRUCK RUNNING OR NOT
Call me firsthellip I pay more
269-223-3588
269-209-7146
VEHICLES WANTEDWill pay $200 - $5000
WILL BUY YOUR UNWANTED CAR OR TRUCK RUNNING OR NOT
Call me firsthellip I pay more
269-223-3588