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FALLON County 44,“ `f6:- 4. 111 \ fctimes@midrivers.com 406-778-3344 VOLUME 100 ISSUE 31 BAKER, MONTANA 59313 $1.00 FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2016 COUNTRY NIGHTS AND CARNIVAL LIGHTS will energize the Fallon County Fair By Sherry Vogel The highlight of the entire summer is the Fallon County Fair and rodeo in Baker, Montana. This five-day event. Wednesday through Sunday, August 17-21, will feature exhibits, livestock, a parade, carnival rides, free daily entertainment, commercial i displays, food vendors, a demolition derby, rodeos and nightly entertainment. Horse and trail classes will kick-off fair activities Wednesday morning followed by llamas and alpacas. The goat trial, cat and dog shows will be held in the afternoon. Livestock judging will continue Thursday and Friday with the 4-H/FFA Market Beef Show Friday evening. The 4-H/FFA Livestock Sale is sched- uled for Saturday at 4:30 p.m. in the afternoon. Family friendly amusement will be provided by Funtime Car- nival Thursday through Sunday. A variety of spinning rides, skill defying games and tantalizing carnival food will be of- fered on the midway. Snails and Tails Utah, an entertaining, educational and inter- active reptile show will kick off the entertainment Thursday evening. Fairgoers will be able to get a close up look at a vari- ety of snakes, alligators, turtles, etc. Some lucky volunteers may even have the chance to interact with the animals. The animated country -rock band Jagertown will be playing on the fairgrounds patio this year. Shortly after joining the scene with the release of their self -titled album \Jagertown\ and selling thousands of CDs within weeks, Jagenown gained traction and started opening for several major country headlin- ers across the west. They will provide dancers a chance to kick off their boots and have fun each Thursday through Saturday night. The cowboys and cowgirls get into action Friday morning as the steer roping competition gets underway at 8:00 a.m. That evening, at 6:00 p.m., will be a new attraction to the Fallon County Fair. An Indian Relay Race will take place on the track in front of the grandstands. Witness the Indian War- riors Race as they defy fear and gravity, racing at neck breaking speeds around the track. Each rider will switch horses three dif- ferent times during the race. The winner is the first team across the finish line on the final horse. Additional heats wilLinclude a womens race and a kids relay race. Teams from various tribes from across the region will com- pete to rack up points to further themselves as they vie to move on to the National Finals in Billings in September. If you miss this exciting event don't fear, because the race will take place again at the start of each PCRA rodeo on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, beginning at 12:30 p.m., for a 30 -minute show. That's right, dust off your hats and pull on your boots for PRCA rodeo action Saturday and Sunday afternoons beginning at I :30 p.m., following the races. The afternoon will heat up as the rough stock, cowboys and cowgirls provide an afternoon of tough and exciting competition. Saturday's festivities kick off when the streets of Baker are the backdrops for the best Fair Parade in Fallon County. This morning event starts at II a.m. After the parade, head back out to the fairgrounds, grab a bite to eat before the Indian Relay Races begin at 12:30 p.m. Eli Young at 8 p.m. Pippi the Clown, a brightly dressed joker with a cartful of surprises will provide daily entertainment to the young and young at heart. Pippi, (Jean Thomas) based out of Red Lodge, has toured the world but is thrilled to \clown around\ at local fairs and festivals. She is an accomplished balloon artist and incredible face painter and brings great joy to children. There is always a good dose of free entertainment for the family at the fair. This year Double Vision Magic will make people laugh and marvel at the wonders si _magic. Identical twins Mitchell and - Michael pr 'sional, unissue and clean comedy magic. Six Appeal is a world -class vocal ensemble infused with im- peccable comedic timing and the energy and vitality of a rock band. The award winning vocal band takes you on a journey that spans decades of music, performing classic oldies, current chart toppers and catchy original tunes - completely a cappella. Despite their cheeky group name, the antics of these six young gentlemen provide a good-natured atmosphere for their elec- trifying performance. The Freckle Farm Pony Rides and Pelting Zoo promise to thrill the pint sized fair -goers as they try their hand at riding the range and have an opportunity to get close up with farni animals. Dominating the entertainment scene Saturday night is the Eli Young Band. They will galvanize the stage for one concert only, Saturday, August 20, beginning at 8 p.m. This Academy Band will perform for one concert at the Fallon 'TI County Fair Saturday, August 20 Submitted Photo of Country Music Award winning tow some will light up the star studded summer evening with a contemporary country music sound. The Texas country band entered the country , music scene in 2008 with their debut album \Jet Black .id Jealous\ which premiered their first hit. thc I use Songs\. They went on to v% in . 4 ountiv 's Song of the Year with \Cra/y Girl - . winch (lies icle,t,,1 ii 2011. This double platinum single became the nunihei nue most played country song of the year on Billboard's 2011 year end chart. Their second number one single was certified plat- inum and was titled \Even If It Breaks Your I lean\. Then sets popular recent number one hit \Drunk Last Night\ rcsonated with fans and sold out arenas and stadiums nationwide.lilu Young Band members, Mike Eli. James Young. Jon Jones .ind Chris Thompson have developed a camaraderie and creati% ity that has fused them into an intoxicating cocktail of entertain ment. The final day of the fair begins at 10 a.m. Sunday with a non denominational church service held in the grandstand nest the outdoor arena. The Cowboy Church service di ins list It ilk together as they worship while singing old favoi to inns and praises. It isn't unusual for the preaching to be done on hot,: back. The grand finale of the weekend is the Sunday es ening Bakei Wrestling Club Demolition Derby at 6 pm. Be thrilled as daring SEE FALLON COUNTY FAIR, PAGE 4 Kids & pets get last minute instructions before the Kids Crazy Day Parade on July 22. Photo By Sherry Vogel Fun and bargains at CrAzY DAyS By Sherry Vogel The Baker Chamber or Commerce hosted two Crazy Days on July 23 and 24 in downtown Baker. This gave Baker busi- ness customers a chance to enjoy a day of fun downtown. Many businesses had in-store specials and sidewalk bargains through- out both days. Friday morning began with a kid's bike and pet parade which wound through Main Street at 10:30 a.m. After the parade the kids were treated to ice cream treats courtesy of Reynolds's - MOP Russell's Clothing Baker, Montana 406-778-2427 Market. A sidewalk care, set-up in front of Russell's Clothing, served tacos -in -a bag and hot dogs at noon. Proceeds from these sales will benefit 2017 July 4th fireworks fund. Throughout the afternoon the Bank of Baker served free de- licious root beer floats to the public. Merchants didn't dress as crazy as in days past, but a few en- joyed dressing up to add to the festivities of the day. Famous airplane visits Baker Airport By Sherry Vogel The time was 7:45 am., the date December 7th 1941 . Cornelia Fort. a 22 yr. old female pilot instructor was con- ducting a civilian training flight in the airspace over Fear! I far- bor. She saw a military airplane flying directly toward her and swiftly grabbed the controls from her student to pull up mei the oncoming craft. It was then she saw the rising sun insignia on the wings. Within moments. she saw billows of black smoke coming from l'earl I larbor and bombers flying in. She quickly landed the plane at John Rodgers civilian itigx)rt near the mouth of Pearl harbor. The pursuing Zero strafed her plane and the runaway as she and her student ran for cover. She ran into the fixed base operation. MO reporting that \we are under attack from Japan\. She wasn't immediately taken seriously until an- other male employee ran in reporting that the airport manager had just been killed. The INTERSTATE CADET N37266 plane which Miss Fun. the first US pilot to encounter the Japanese air fleet during the attack on Pearl Harbor was flying that infamous day, landed at the Baker Airport the morning of July 22. The plane landed to fuel at 7 a.m., took off and then relanded forty—five minutes later, due to low clouds and fog. The historic plane flown into Baker by Pilot Greg Anders and his daughter. Pilot Alison Anders. was enroute to the world's largest airshow. The \Air Venture 2016,\ sponsored by the Ex- perimental Aircraft Association, EAA is held annually. every July. in Oshkosh, WI. General Greg Anders, piloting the craft, is the son of Apollo SEE AIRPLANE, PAGE 9 u kiii11•3? )1(.1i)(,1k1 !I 111 I 1 11 r ) 9 ') •.; CHECK OUT THE GREAT BUYS ON OUR CLEARANCE RACKS! Lots of New Fall Arrivals Visit Our Website at www.FallonCountyExtra.com
