130th Sandwich Fair • September 6-10, 2017

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Message from the president Dannewitz, the man in ‘charge’ by Mark Harrington For Dannewitz is the A Message From the are “Celebrating our When Harold Dan- man in charge (pun in- President... Exhibitors” who have newitz was informed that tended) of the electric- Welcome to the provided friendly com- this was his chance, like ity fl owing at the Sand- 130th annual Sand- petition since the fi rst the old TV show “This Is wich Fair. He’s the one wich Fair. It takes many Fair in the fall of 1888. Your Life,” his reply was that magically paints dedicated, hardwork- Just as it did in the early quick and simple… “this the night-time beauty of ing people to pull to- years, the Fair provides will be short.” But once bright, colorful hues. gether the best event joy and excitement for he started talking, the Back in July, he was Larry Dannewitz, of the year, The Sand- all ages. Whether you President, Sandwich stories fl owed and were reached at the fair- wich Fair! In 2017 we electrical. And that’s no grounds while replacing Harold Dannewitz, Fair Association Board see PRESIDENT page 4 coincidence. a few 30-foot poles. Electricians, Sandwich see CHARGE page 7 Fair Association Board Visit SandwichFairApp.com Max Armstrong, 39th year for the Offi cial New S. F. general manager by Mark Harrington Sandwich Fair App by Mark Harrington From Indiana to Illinois to Iowa, Every year he enters the fair in the there are not too many fairs he horticulture building. hasn’t walked. Every year he takes second place. This will be his 39th year at the In the paw paw fruit category, Sandwich Fair, whether driving his there are only two entries. antique red tractor into the circle App available Brad Anderson always takes run- or taking to the Ag Land Stage for by searching ner-up to a man from Somonauk. his Friday radio noon show appear- “Sandwich “He has bigger and more matured ance. Just don’t bring him a girl with Fairgrounds” trees,” Anderson admits. a tiara or sash. Just this May, the Sandwich Max Armstrong, “I’ve always dreaded interview- Fair employed Anderson as Gen- Brad Anderson, 39th year at ing pork queens or beef princesses,” eral Manager of the Sandwich Fair General Manager, Sandwich Fair see page 6 see MANAGER page 9 Sandwich Fair

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 – CHILDREN FREE DAY – 4:00 p.m...... Culinary Competition – Gramma’s Cookie Jar, Kids 12 years old or less - free gate admission. with Sherri Farley playing the hammered dulcimer, HABS* $25 Ride Wristbands 3 p.m. to closing 5:00 p.m...... Vintage Baseball, Track Infi eld All Day ...... Open and Junior Show Judging 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m...... Blue Sky Blind Band, HABS* 9:00 a.m. ... Opening/Flag Raising Ceremony featuring Sandwich High School – Round Offi ce 7:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m...... Eric Chesser, HABS* 9:00 a.m...... Western Horse Show, Livestock area, all day 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m...... Katie Belle and The Belle Rangers, ALS^ 11:00 a.m...... Harness Racing, Racetrack 8:00 p.m...... Old Dominion, Main Stage Noon ...... Max Armstrong ALS^ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 1:00 p.m...... Culinary Competition – Bountiful Yeast Treats, 8:00 a.m...... Junior Show Livestock Judging, all day with Sherri Farley playing the hammered dulcimer, HABS* 10:00 a.m...... Rides Open, NO WRISTBAND, straight tickets all day 3:00 p.m...... Rides open, $25 wristband (on-site) from 3 p.m. to close 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m...... Redhorse, HABS* 3:00 p.m...... Culinary Competition – Pasta Possibilities, 12:30 p.m...... NTPA Sanctioned Tractor Pulls, Pulling Track with Sherri Farley playing the hammered dulcimer, HABS* 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m...... Wooden Rockers, ALS^ 4:15 p.m...... Junior Culinary Competition – Pizza, 2:00 p.m...... Northern Illinois Outlaws–Showdown in DeKalb County, with Sherri Farley playing the hammered dulcimer, HABS* Livestock Area Horse Arena 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m...... Chris Vallillo, HABS* 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m...... Phoenixx, HABS* 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m...... Back Country Roads, ALS^ 6:30 p.m...... NTPA Sanctioned Tractor Pulls, Pulling Track 8:00 p.m...... Woody James, main stage 7:00 p.m...... Micro-Mini Tractor Pulls, Livestock Area THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 – SENIOR CITIZEN BARGAIN DAY – 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m...... Lizzi Neal Band, ALS^ Senior Citizens $6 gate admission until 5 p.m. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 All Day ...... Open Show Livestock Judging 8:30 a.m...... Worship at the Fair, provided by area churches, HABS* 11:00 a.m...... Culinary Competition – Same Recipe Apple Pie Bars, HABS* 9:00 a.m...... Junior Show Livestock Judging Noon ...... Orion Samuelson, ALS^ 10:00 a.m. – 5 p.m...... Rides Open at 10 a.m., LAST BLAST $20 Wristband (on-site) 1:00 p.m...... Rides Open at 1 p.m., $25 Wristbands (on-site) from 1 p.m. to Close 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m...... Sandwich Auto Show, Racetrack Infi eld 2:00 p.m...... Culinary Competition, Beef Bonanza, Noon – 12:45 p.m...... Cloggin Craze, HABS* with Sherri Farley playing the hammered dulcimer, HABS* 1:00 p.m...... Draft Horse Pulls, Livestock Area Horse Arena 4:00 p.m...... Culinary Competition, Chicken Celebration, 1:00 p.m...... Demolition Derby, on the track with Sherri Farley playing the hammered dulcimer, HABS* 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m...... Patchouli, ALS^ 6:30 p.m...... NTPA Sanctioned Truck Pulls, Pulling Track 2:00 p.m...... Sheep Lead Classes, Livestock Area 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m...... Mary and The Troublemakers, HABS* 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m...... Leslie Beukelman and The Oh Yeahs, HABS* 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m...... Written Warning, ALS^ 3:00 p.m...... $6 Gate admission for everyone after 3 p.m. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 – BARGAIN DAY & ARMED FORCES DAY 3:30 p.m...... Demolition Derby, on the track Everyone admitted for $6 until 5 p.m.. People currently serving in the Military HABS*=Home Arts Building Stage; ALS^=Ag Land Stage with Military Identifi cation admitted FREE until 5 p.m. EVERYDAY – Buttons the Clown, Banjo Buddies Dixieland Trio, Dan Barth Entertainment, Ride wristbands...noon to 5 p.m....$25 9:00 a.m...... Draft Horse Show, Livestock Area Horse Arena Carrie McQueen – Stilt Walking and Juggling, FFA Farm Zoo, Antique Farm Machinery, 11:00 a.m...... Culinary Competition – Chocolate Lover’s Dream, HABS* Arts and Craft Demonstration, Exhibits, Rides, Displays, Food Stands, Hospitality Pavilion, Noon – 5:00 p.m...... Rides Open at Noon –$25 Wristband (on-site) from noon to 5 p.m. Indian Valley Theatre Melodramas, Balster Magic Productions, Inc., Maggie the Milking Noon – 1:30 p.m...... Live Noon Show, featuring Max Armstrong, Chris Schwemlein, Cow, Rob Thompson’s Pure Magic, Chris Vallillo Original and Traditional Acoustic Roots Kevin Schramm, TD Ryan, and Cross Roads Band, Broadcasting on WSPY FM 107.1, WSPY AM 1480, WLBK FM 98.9, Music, The Spoon Man, All American Lumberjack Show, Rob Ot the Robot WLBK AM 1360, WCSJ FM 103.1, WCSJ AM 1550, ALS^ 2:00 p.m...... Culinary Competition – Pork Extravaganza, GENERAL ADMISSION PRICES SEASON TICKET PRICES with Sherri Farley playing the hammered dulcimer, HABS* Adult ...... $9 Adult ...... $22 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m...... Talk of the Town Band, ALS^ Child 6-12 years old ...... $6 Child ...... $8 Child 5 years old or less ...... Free

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INFIELD / MAIN STAGE ADMISSION PRICES 130th Annual Sandwich Fair Wednesday, Sept. 6 • Harness Racing • FREE • 11 a.m. September 6-10, 2017 Wednesday, Sept. 6 • Woody James • FREE • 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7 • NTPA Truck Pulls • 6:30 p.m. GATE ADMISSION PRICES Wednesday is Children Free Day for kids 12 years old Reserved ...... $20 or less, with free gate admission Wednesday, and ride Hot Seat ...... $20 GENERAL ADMISSION wristbands $25 from 3 p.m. to closing. Adult ...... $9 Infi eld seat ...... $20 Child Seat ...... $5 Thursday is Senior Citizens Bargain Day with Senior Child 6-12 years old ...... $6 Citizens admitted for $6 until 5 p.m.. Ride wristbands are Friday, Sept. 8 • Old Dominion • 8:00 p.m. Child 5 years old or less ...... Free $25 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.. Stage Pit Area ...... $35 General Admission...... $25 (Festival Admission, standing) SEASON TICKETS Friday is Bargain Day, everyone is admitted for $6 until 5 Adult ...... $22 p.m.. Persons currently serving in the military with military Saturday, Sept. 9 • NTPA Tractor Pulls – Child ...... $8 identifi cation admitted free till 5 p.m.. Ride wristband $25 Two Shows • 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. from noon to 5 p.m. Adult Hot Seats ...... $20 Parking is included with admission. Sunday Bargain Day – Admission is $6 after 3 p.m.. Ride Reserved Seats ...... $20 wristband $20, rides open at 10 a.m.. Infi eld Seats ...... $20 Child Infi eld Seats ...... $5 NEW THIS YEAR – ALL TICKETS TO INFIELD / MAIN Sunday, Sept. 10 • Demolition Derby – STAGE EVENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE SANDWICH Two Shows • 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. FAIR WEB SITE (sandwichfair.com and click on “TICKETS”) General Admission...... $15 Child Seats ...... $5 OR MONDAY, LABOR DAY, SEPTEMBER 4 , AND The Sandwich Fair is not responsible for lost or stolen tickets. Artists subject TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, FROM 9 A.M. – 4 P.M. AT THE to change. Children 12 years and younger must have a ticket for entertainment MAIN GATE TICKET OFFICE. events. All sales are fi nal. NO REFUNDS, RAIN CHECKS or EXCHANGES. J&D Door Sales AND SERVICE INCORPORATED EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY – TOP SERVICEE THE DESIGN, Residential & Commercial Replacement Doors THE BUILD, Springs – Cables Door Openers THE SERVICE . . . WE DO IT RIGHT! Keyless Entry Semi-Custom Doors

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2 2017 Sandwich Fair Times © Nelson Publishing, Inc. Gazebo Souvenirs, always a great selection from which to choose by Vivian C. Wright, Ed. D wooden ornament are available, one come in sizes S to XXXL and Souvenirs are a highlight at the with colorful blades on the windmill and are 50% cotton and 50% DeKalb County (Sandwich) Fair as col- one in the traditional, natural wood. polyester. They have the lectibles and gifts. They go on sale at Continuing the tradition that began in featured Windmill logo on the Gazebo at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, 2004, the Gazebo will sell a soft-stuffed the front and back. The September 6, the fi rst day of the fair. animal designed by Glory Be. This year’s blue, embroidered cap has Each year, souvenirs such as the cof- animal is a cuddly black sheep named a windmill and the words fee mug, pottery, magnet, lapel pin, “Abby.” A few animals from previous Sandwich Fair. and wooden ornament feature a well- years will be for sale. A new postcard These souvenirs may be known landmark on the fairgrounds. with images of the grandstand is avail- purchased only at the Ga- In the spotlight this year is the colorful able. Notecards with artwork by local zebo located just north of bladed, 1920 Aermotor Windmill. The artist Jackie Dannewitz are also for sale. the Home Arts Building near Roy LaBolle family donated it to the This year’s Jerzees are a short-sleeved the WSPY broadcasting tent Sandwich Fair Association in 1970. t-shirt in scuba blue and a long-sleeved from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. during Always a favorite, the hand-thrown t-shirt in California blue. The over-the- the fair. pottery piece is a 10-ounce item made head sweatshirt is royal blue. All styles by Deneen Pottery of St. Paul, MN. Sand-white ac- cents extend around the rim of the glazed sea foam color base. It is suitable for a vase, mug, pencil holder, or decoration. The collectible coffee or cocoa mug is ocean blue on the inside and slate black on the out- side. Two designs of the Bonnie Siebert retires, ready to enjoy fair on the outside by Mark Harrington proofreading names and entries off time, I was fascinated.” said Siebert, will be the photography division in Moving from the city to the small exhibitor’s sheets, the exhibit tags, admiring the fair as marvelous. the fi ne arts building. town, Bonnie Siebert was looking for entering judges reports, assuring the She says that is one reason for her “The competition is really hard. a job and applied at the Sandwich winner’s checks, and making sure “fair retirement” because she spent There are some really mighty tal- Fair offi ce. the computer printed correctly. Right more time working at the fair than ented people. Just some beautiful She just wanted to be a ticket tak- before fair time and eight hours a enjoying it. work,” said Siebert. “I hope to rec- er...to meet and greet people. day during the fair were the busiest. “I enjoyed seeing the fair on the in- ognize some names.” Except the hiring boss had other “We were called the worker side, now I get to enjoy the outside.” While she will be strolling the tree- ideas when she checked back. No- bees,” Siebert said. After reading all those entries, shaded fairgrounds, she will stop ticing on her application she was All around the state and parts of now Siebert is planning on exhibit- and see her husband, working the a retired teacher, her experience the Midwest, the Sandwich Fair has ing her two-headed cactus and her Lions Club booth selling raffl e tickets checking and grading papers was been unoffi cially ranked “tops” for crochet work. But her fi rst stop will for the steer, a tradition for them. a bonafi de perfect hire. its quantity of exhibits in the com- be to see her friends in the fair of- “We always joked that if we won, we That began 10 years in the petitions. fi ce before making a beeline to the couldn’t bear to butcher it, so we’d fair offi ce as a data processor, “I got swept up in the fair. The fi rst home arts building. Her next stop just keep it in our yard.”

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Back row: Fair Directors, Scott Breunig (Parking and Police), Harold Dannewitz (Electricians), Gene Frieders (Truck & Tractor Pulls), William Haag (Parking and Police), James Webber (Caretaker), Wiley Updike (past Fair Association President), Ron Henrich (Concessions and Displays), Matt Wilson (Concessions and Displays). Front row: John Wagner (Open Grains, Seeds & Forages, Open Vegetables, Open Herbs, Hybrid Corn Show, Open Fruit Junior Grains, Seeds & Forages, Junior Vegetables, Junior Herbs, Junior Fruits, Junior Pumpkins), Larry Dannewitz (Fair Association President), Ken Tyrrell (General Livestock Superintendent) and Nancy Rex (Secretary and Fair Manager), Not pictured: Dick Delp (Open Show Swine). OFFICERS, SUPERINTENDENTS AND ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS: Larry Dannewitz ...... President Open Show Other Kenneth Tyrrell ...... Vice President Grains, Seeds and Forages ...... John Wagner Tractor Pulls ...... Gene Frieders Nancy Rex ...... Secretary Vegetables ...... John Wagner Truck Pulls ...... Gene Frieders John Wagner ...... Treasurer Herbs ...... John Wagner Western Horse Show ...... Carole Hilleson Additional Directors Hybrid Corn ...... John Wagner Class of Speed ...... Jerry Dudzik Scott Breunig Harold Dannewitz Gene Frieders Fruits ...... John Wagner Micro Mini Tractor Pull ...... Dick Delp Dan Breunig Ron Henrich Richard Delp Flowers and Plants ...... Nancy Glover History Museum ...... Joan Hardekopf William Haag Matthew Wilson James Webber Needlework ...... Bonnie Young Hospitality Pavilion ...... Nancy Updike Clothing ...... Bonnie Young Superintendents, Co-Superintendents & Assistants Caretaker ...... James Webber Art ...... Pam Nelson Concessions and Displays ...... Ron Henrich, General Livestock Superintendent – Kenneth Tyrrell Amateur Photography ...... Becky Morphey Open Show Larry Dannewitz, Matthew Wilson Ceramics ...... Becky Morphey Crafts and Demonstrations ...... Eileen Weber Beef Cattle ...... Matt Olson Crafts ...... Pam Nelson Dairy Cattle ...... Elaine Tuttle Electricians ...Harold Dannewitz and Reed Johnson Collections ...Anne Hilliard, Joyce Swanson, Bill Francis Entertainment ...Larry Dannewitz, Kim and Ron Henrich Draft Horses ...... Philip Nielsen Foods...... Pam, Penny, and Karen Monkemeyer Sheep ...... Brad Temple Ag Land Entertainment ...... Gary Skinner Culinary Competition ...... Cindy Akre Antique Farm Machinery ...... Roger Peterson Dairy Goats ...... Kurt Mattson Junior Show Swine ...... Richard Delp Sandwich Auto Show ...... Doug and Nancy Carter Grains, Seeds and Forages ...... John Wagner Gazebo Information, Education ...... Karen Breunig, Rabbits ...... Mike Jackson Vegetables ...... John Wagner Poultry ...... Mike Crayton Jackie Dannewitz and Joan Hardekopf Herbs ...... John Wagner Night Crew ...... Joe Webber Junior Show Fruit ...... John Wagner Parking and Police ..... Scott Breunig, William Haag Beef Cattle ...... Sandi Frost Pumpkins ...... John Wagner People Movers ...... Kenneth Tyrrell Dairy Cattle ...... John Tyrrell Plants and Flowers ...... Cathy Meyer Sandwich Fair Historian ...... Joan Hardekopf Sheep ...... Al Dietz Clothing and Needlework ...... Pam, Penny and Ticket Sales ...... Nancy Rex Dairy Goats ...... LaVerne Mattson Karen Monkemeyer Offi ce Manager...... Thomas Merkel Swine ...... Eric Hatfi eld Foods...... Pam, Penny and Karen Monkemeyer Arts and Ceramics ...... Becky Morphey Fair Data Manager ...... Debbie Merkel Rabbits ...... Carole Hartel Livestock Data Manager...... Kim Hoffman Poultry ...... Mike Crayton Amateur Photography ...... Becky Morphey Crafts ...... Diane Stahl Assistant Livestock Data Manager ...Dianna Richards Collections ...... Anne Hilliard Web Coordinator ...... Eileen Baird General Display Building Superintendent – John Wagner Fair Manager ...... Brad Anderson

PRESIDENT ...... continued from page 1 are a fi rst-time exhibitor, an occasional exhibitor, or are following in the family behind the Home Arts building. Throughout the week there is livestock judging, footsteps of generations of exhibitors, the pride in winning that fi rst place ribbon horse shows, truck and tractor pulls, demo derbies, and harness racing on the is exciting. (If you have never entered, there is always next year! ) Wander track. Local service clubs, churches and organizations will be ready to serve around our beautiful grounds and display buildings. Be impressed by competi- you lunch or help you try to win in a raffl e. On behalf of the board of directors, tive exhibits and the variety of vendors. Listen to the tunes of strolling musicians, the employees and the many volunteers of the Sandwich Fair Association I wel- catch a magician ’s show or cooking competition, and enjoy our touring acts. come you to the 130th edition of the Sandwich Fair. YOU keep us going strong Make time to look at the old time engines, tractors and trucks. There is plenty of as we continue to provide enjoyment of future generations. free entertainment for you to enjoy. Carnival rides, food and games line the two Larry Dannewitz President, giant midways. Free stages for entertainment are located in AGLAND and also Sandwich Fair Association List of Advertisers – Please support these local businesses that support the fair... Advertiser ...... page number Dutek Host Center ...... 12 Heuber Feed LLC ...... 13 R&P Carriages ...... 12 A&B Exteriors ...... 1 DW Creative Designs ...... 13 Independence Renewable Energy ...... 12 Reiners Memorials...... 12 A&P Grain Systems / Vern’s Farm Supply ...... 2 Edgebrook Golf Course ...... 12 J&D Door Sales ...... 2 Rick J. Passow, Country Financial ...... 13 Anderson’s Candy Shop ...... 13 Elson Financial Services ...... 13 Jim’s Automotive ...... 12 RKA Gun Gallery / Firearm Safety Group...... 15 Boughton Material ...... 13 Fay’s Pork Chop Bar-B-Que ...... 19 Johnson Seat and Canvas ...... 13 Christmas in the Country ...... 9 Brenart Eye Clinic ...... 14 Fox Valley Coins ...... 5 J.W. Well and Pump Service ...... 13 Superior Diesel ...... 7 Colonial Kitchen and Bath Cabinetry ...... 8 Fox Valley Hearth and Fireplace ...... 12 Kane County Mutual Insurance ...... 12 Thomas Builders...... 6 Colosimo, Ewing and Smith, Attorneys at Law .3 Frieders Builders ...... 13 Katahdin Cedar Log Homes ...... 6 Top Notch Detailing ...... 14 Compeer Financial ...... 9 Gabel Dunn Funeral Home...... 19 Kingston Mutual ...... 7 Uncommon USA ...... 9 DeKalb County Farm Bureau ...... 12 Grainco FS Tires...... 13 Lyle’s Automotive ...... 13 Uptown Automotive...... 12 DeKalb Lawn and Equipment ...... 12 Guiding Light Hospice ...... 12 Mark D. Weinhold, D.D.S...... 6 Line-X Linings and Truck Gear Accessories ...13 Diamond Lube n Oil ...... 12 Henrich Lawn Care and Landscaping ...... 19 More Polish Pottery ...... 13 Waubonsee Community College ...... 18 Downtown Dental and Implants ...... 7 Hill Family Fall Festival of Crafts ...... 18 Morris Trailer Sales...... 6 Winding Creek Nursery & Garden Center ...... 14 Duallyz Automotive ...... 13 Hillside Rehab and Care...... 14 Nelson Funeral Homes and Crematory ...... 13 Wurst Kitchen Sausage Company ...... 19

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Sandwich Fair 2017 theme is – Year of the Exhibitor by Mark Harrington what we wanted to win. We came in ribbons, and gives her scrapbooks short stems so it doesn’t blow over. Hide the fudge! reserves and a lot of fi rsts, but never away as gifts. And Bill Prendergast The North Dakota wheat has black That might be what the Reppy a Grand Champion,” she said. comes from Milwaukee. beards and black headed with hair twins shout when Sydney makes On preparation, Frost says it Then there’s Lyle Fritsch and Glen on the strands, a lot stiffer.” her fudge to enter in the Home Arts doesn’t start the day of the fair but Swenson. The exhibiting “bug” bit This year at the Sandwich Fair, Fe- building. Their dad Todd lurks in the many months prior. them 50 years ago, and they’ve lice is hoping to bring a new design shadows for a sneak bite or two or When a calf is born, Frost said never stopped. of an angel. And Clyde? three. the rope halter comes on. Then the Not all exhibits are competitive. In “He does the spinning for the Swiss “It’s diffi cult,” laughs 14-year-old walks come several times a day. the Arts and Crafts building, artisans straw heads used for some jewelry Sydney about keeping her dad When they are weaned from moth- show, sell, and demonstrate their and decorations,” Felice said. “He away. er’s milk, the calves are tied up and skills from woodworking to basketry puts it on the table and twists and Both girls are members of the hand fed to get them used to the to painting to pottery throwing. splits the straws, not whole straw... Seward Kids and Kritters 4-H club halter’s pull. Down the yellow brick road from two not three strands.” in southeastern Kendall County. In “Hiefers are docile and tame but Moundridge, Kansas to Sandwich, Il- Inside the arts and crafts building, their rookie fair competition, they stubborn,” Frost said. “You have to linois...Felice and Clyde Joe Dillett of Somonauk is use their prize money to create new break them when they are young or Goering travel to the a woodworker since 1980 projects for this year fair. Visual Arts, they will drag you around.” fair for the last 39 years. at the Sandwich Fair. Digital Arts, Cooking, Sewing, Mosa- The Hinckley woman remembers He grows the wheat and Back in 2006, Mary Winter ics, Fiber. Emily received a special her show ring days. she delicately weaves of Geneva started doing ribbon for her mosaic. “We used a lot of hard work with the wheat. pottery and making cups Many, exhibitors and fairgoers, will the brush and hand,” she said, “a lot Felice plies her craft and bowls. admit that exhibits are the best part of elbow grease.” throughout the year af- Oh and not to be over- of the fair. It is what makes the Sand- Her trade secrets, hair growth ter learning during a looked, there is me, the wich Fair stand out or sparkle among and adding a few drops of blueing continuing education writer of this piece. county fairs throughout the state. to the shampoo. class in Bethel College. I think it’s been over 25 For the 130th Fair, the Sandwich “We would clean and rinse their Her introduction to the years. Every year I say it Fair Association theme is the “Year hair in the cool of the night before Sandwich Fair came when a friend will be my last. But that prize mon- of the Exhibitor.” turning them out,” Frost said. “As a was unable to attend, back when ey in the antiques and collectibles Four generations of the Frost judge, I tell the juniors, there is noth- the show was in a tent. building feeds me with Fay’s pork family have entered the fair in the ing worse than a dirty white headed From 15 minutes to create a ring chops, a pronto pup, taffy, home- farm division, all showing the rust Hereford. You want them clean and to 20 hours for the most diffi cult, a made pie from the United Church of and white colored Hereford cattle pretty and structurally correct...and nativity in a wreath, Felice even Sandwich. except Bill Frost and his father, who the belly clean.” skips the Kansas State Fair for Sand- Starting with antique early 1900s showed pigs. Frost says black cattle may have wich. However, there is another rea- postcards, I buy all year from estate “It’s always an exciting time to their hooves painted but all cattle son for the travel, seeing friends and sales, Ebay, and auctions to build a go to the fair,” said Sandi, now a Jr. get a pedicure to make them stand relatives in Iowa and Illinois. And yet collection that one time numbered Beef Judge. “We’ve always loved up on their feet. Toenails are round- there is still another reason after all 125 entries. Maybe it’s an addiction, the Sandwich Fair. It’s one of the ed. Oh, and blueing in the shampoo these years. but showing at the fair sure makes its best fairs.” to make the white whiter, she adds. “All the crafters are in the same fun to see a blue, red, or white ribbon So what is the secret to four gen- Up the road in Big Rock, Bonnie place, she says of the Sandwich Fair. on a display. I’ve even lured my wife, erations and possibly a fi fth now that Smith has entered along with friend “We build up a camaraderie with children, mother, and friends to enter. her grandson Chad just married. Janis Finley. Wayne , Wayne Jr. and the other crafters and it’s kind of a But I agree with Sandi Frost of That secret may be the fact that in Jake Temple from LaSalle are three nice family.” Hinckley, who brings up the “Sand- all those Septembers, only her son generations. Mark Setchell of Otta- Clyde grows three acres of wheat wich Fair” friendships made over and grandson have won Grand wa is followed by his grandson now. yet Felice may use wheat from the years. Champion, the top award. The Schilling family of Earlville, mom North Dakota. Her best brand is Tur- And like Felice Goering of Kansas Sandi Frost remembers the prizes, and kids, have entries throughout key Red, what she calls a basic one says “it’s kind of a nice family.” fi rst silverware (eating) to watches the fair. 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He remembers the days of Bob show,” he says. “I remember it very the Sandwich Fair,” Max praised. “Not For Orion, it was always easy and he Collins and Orion, the anticipation of clear out front, hearing the announc- only has it survived (130 years) in this makes it look good.” a week prior to the week after. The er, you had to be 18 and you had to era where there is a lot of competition Max thinks his fear is because two were famous for their lunch stop be able to prove it. I was 13 and I put for entertainment and people want when he started in his ag media ca- at Fays BBQ. my two dollars up there. AND the to stay home on the computer. Here reer, he was a “youngster” and the So with 4-H and FFA teenagers, girls at the girlie show ...did NOT have is a fair that is progressing; like the girls were near his age. In addition, the county fair can be a chance for clothes on...when you went behind Sandwich Fair app, yet it’s saving that asking the right question to pry a lon- a prank...a fl uttering escaped chick- the tent fl ap.... I was told,,,,” wonderful rural fl avor and agricultural ger response was diffi cult. en, a wandering constipation-reliev- At one time, Sandwich had attachment. It’s preserving the past, Known for his down-home hu- ing bovine, a scampering sheep, or those...a long time ago, and Ger- respecting the ag heritage and at the mor, many stories are spun from his a snorting squealing pig waddling trude of Oswego, a fan of Max, re- same time advancing.” young days in southwest Princeton, down the midway, loose in the barns, called the men quickly disappeared “The fair is a neat pass time for Indiana. Ironically Armstrong has or fair streets. at show time from working inside a family life and a great learning expe- never shown livestock. While hanging out with his friends local church food booth. rience for kids competing with other “We were busy working on the showing in the livestock barn, Arm- The Eipers family near Plano has kids and the friendships formed for a farm and for neighbors,” he said. “It strong is told that one Sandwich been helpful in restoring and painting lifetime,” says Armstrong. “They work was always in the middle of water- mom had warned her daughters to Max’s farm tractors, a Super M 1953 so hard to exhibit the livestock. They melon season. I must have picked stay out of the stockmen area back International model (at the fair inside meet people not just locally but from a thousand watermelons a season. in the 1950s. “There’s probably some- the steam train oval) and an H. “I all over the Midwest.” Ask (WSPY-FM 107.1’s Larry) Mr. Nelson thing to be said to that,” Max laughs. don’t know of any foreign signatures But the process for junior livestock how many melons he’s picked.” Armstrong says he was a good on the underside of mine but I bet exhibitors is fi lled with hard work, ex- That challenge is thrown out boy back then, well… there is on Larry’s,” he slyly continues. citement, and sadness, come auc- when Armstrong is confronted about “We were law-abiding kids,” he Humor aside, Armstrong has a tion time Sunday afternoon and fond scrawling something underneath Mr. says. “We relocated an outhouse fond affection for the Sandwich Fair. farewell to their prized pet. Nelson’s friendly rival antique farm one time on the front steps of the high “Sandwich has not changed sub- “You have to prepare the young tractor, that Max laughs, “they never school. We were daring, weren’t stantially,” he believes. “They have people for that,” Max says. “They did fi nd me, and he’s never acknowl- we? The principal put out a stern di- maintained an old-fashioned, family get very close to their animal over edged it to me.” rective for it to be gone by the next fair that appeals to everyone. They the months caring for them, groom- Traveling the county and state morning; so that night we moved come from far and wide, even out- ing them, and walking them to pre- fair circuit all these years, two things it. Hey, one guy with us went on to of-state. It’s like a family reunion for pare for the show. That’s a part of have been avoided by Max...plant- be an Indiana State Trooper. We all me. I enjoy walking the grounds and growing up.” ing a kiss on a hog or contest milk- lived to tell about it.” ing a cow. “Never in the job descrip- Still trying to pin him down, Max “The Log Home People” tion,” he smiles, adding he leaves was asked if he ever tipped (over) a Now! (Fair Map - Site 241) that to Orion. standing, sleeping cow in the middle Also Offering “Orion is like the world champion of the night. Urban myth he says, milker,” Max says. “He goes to the Il- “No, no, no...I know better than that, linois State Fair and the bodies just but there are the fainting goats.” fall around him when he sits down to Of course, as a kid Max spent his Log Home Model display his skills at the business end of money at those Indiana county fairs, DON ZUKOWSKI & ASSOCIATES Shown by Appt. 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However, once the fair starts, for fi ve memorative Pin goes on sale the fi rst day and told the 19-year old about a lineman job days, 18 hour workdays arrive. “Everything has to of the fair. Buy it at the Gazebo north of the working for Commonwealth Edison. run smoothly. By Wednesday at noon, everything Home Arts Building. Designed by Jackie “I told Dutch, I don’t even know how to change should coast.” Dannewitz, this stunning, black and gold, a fuse,” Dannewitz admitted. “He said that’s okay Sunday night as the fair closes, the crew un- 1.25” half-circle pin is only fi ve dollars. It may Com Ed will train you.” hooks everyone and fi nally goes home around 1 be worn on a favorite jacket, hat, or nam- He tried every way to “duck” the interview, trav- a.m. . They might not return for a few days. “We etag to share your Sandwich Fair spirit. This eling to Dixon to apply, traveling to Rockford for a kind of collapse.” pin is an addition to the pins offered each physical, or even paying for the physical exam. There is one myth Dannewitz dispelled. The year by the Sandwich Fair Association. Add Then he learned about mileage reimbursement carnival rides operate off their own electricity- it to your collection or start a new collection. and paid physicals. “Hell, I might as well,”” he producing generators. Like other 2017 souvenirs, the pin exhibits said. That was 1964. Once the Berg tents appear on the fairgrounds, the famous Sandwich Fair windmill with a Thirty-fi ve years later, he retired from Com Ed. Dannewitz unlocks the lock to each individual stylish silhouette. Decorated with gold stars Only one week before the Sandwich Fair, power box and hooks up each vendor’s booth for around the edge, the sleek design glitters. “crunch time,” Dannewitz was asked to fi ll the lights and power to run things. Its bicolor pattern is eye-catching and so- void created by the death of the fair’s electrician. “I want to be the one to blame if something phisticated. The metallic writing arched over “Geez, I don’t know fellows,” he said. “They said doesn’t go right. I take full responsibility. I don’t the windmill spells the words “Celebrating they had no one to hook up the fair. Okay, I’ll help want them (vendors) blowing the lid off a trans- our 130th Fair 2017.” Spanning the bottom out only this year. I was on my own.” former. I’m a little fussy, they know it and respect of the pin, the words “Sandwich Fair” shine Thirty days later, the fair committee of Stahl- me. But they say this is the best fair around to get in capital letters. Brady-Bark appeared on his doorstep. themselves up and running.” A limited num- “I don’t want any part of that disaster,” he told Inside the old silver Burlington caboose on the ber are avail- them. “That’s when the wires were 10 feet in the fairgrounds, Dannewitz may be found during fair able, so get air and hooked onto trees. You could reach up week. That’s his offi ce, complete with air-condi- yours early and grab 240 volts.” tioning, a shower, bathroom, and a couch. “But at the Ga- However, the committee promised some mon- we go home and sleep in our own beds, even if zebo. Take ey and confessed they hadn’t spent any money it’s for only six hours.” home this on electrical improvement in 50 years. “Boys, I’m Without Dannewitz, the show may not go on special going to spend your money,” Harold remembers and almost didn’t for one Reba McEntire, her last keepsake saying. Through his connections, the fair acquired low-cost show at the fair before hitting the big as a re- poles, a bucket truck, and a pole auger truck. time, one month later being named Country Mu- minder of Three weeks of the year, his vacation time...one sic Awards Entertainer of the Year. Dannewitz re- cherished week prior to the fair, during the fair, and after the called the moment. fair memories. fair. Now he has a crew, his son Gerrad, and Reed “They pulled in with their two big semis at 10 Johnson. a.m. and soundchecks. The crew needed a From wires strung from oak and hickory trees, three-phase. We had one transformer to feed the fair has grown from six to 32 transformers to and no three-phase. 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© Nelson Publishing, Inc. 2017 Sandwich Fair Times 7 by: Beth Butler The band’s latest album, “Happy Country favorites Old Dominion will Endings,” was released August 25. The Old Dominion play the Main Stage at 8 p.m. Friday, fi rst single off the album is “No Such September 8. Thing as a Broken Heart.” The band has The band, from Nashville, Tennes- a busy schedule in the fall, headlining see, consists of Matthew Ramsey fairs and venues in the weeks after the Main Stage, Friday night (lead vocals), Trevor Rosen (guitar, Sandwich Fair. During the months of keyboards), Whit Sellers (drums), October and November, Old Domin- Geoff Sprung (bass guitar), and Brad ion will join Thomas Rhett’s tour in the Tursi (lead guitarist). United States and the United Kingdom Before forming Old Dominion, in October and November. members of the band were successful Old Dominion has been infl uenced songwriters for artists like Dierks Bent- by a variety of artists, including Radney ley, Kenny Chesney, The Band Perry Foster, Pearl Jam, John Hiatt, Tom Petty, and the TV show “Nashville.” Old and other rock and country artists. Dominion recorded two EPs before Old Dominion has opened for releasing their fi rst full-length album, country superstars Alabama and Ken- “Meat and Candy,” in 2015. ny Chesney as well as headlined their “Meat and Candy” produced own shows. They have a large follow- three top songs, including “Break Up ing, with over 188,000 fans on Face- with Him,” “Snapback,” and “Song for book and millions of views of videos Another Time.” The band went on to on YouTube. win a 2016 ACM Award for New Vocal For more information visit olddo- Group of the Year. minionband.com

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8 2017 Sandwich Fair Times © Nelson Publishing, Inc. Sandwich Fair Museum offers glimpse into past by Beth Butler collectibles, souve- things and displays” collector’s items of The Sandwich Fair nirs, tickets, posters, and is currently work- Sandwich Fair memo- Museum is west of Ot- and ribbons. ing on the wall display rabilia. to’s Train and south of Fair historian Joan to include posters and Volunteers help the windmill in the for- Hardekopf maintains items from Sandwich to staff the museum, mer 1892 Secretary’s the museum and says Fairs ending in the which is open only Offi ce. that she “works on it number seven. during the Sandwich Memorabilia and (the museum) for sev- Hardekopf says that Fair. The hours of the collectibles from eral months before beginning in 2011, museum are 9 a.m. past years of the the fair.” when the museum to 9 p.m. Wednesday Sandwich Fair are She says that she opened, one cabi- through Saturday, on display in the mu- is always trying to net in the museum and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. seum. Items include “come up with new has featured an area Sunday.

MANAGER ...... continued from page 1 Association. The Leland native has For Anderson, he has set his sights working on bringing more events and said, describing his paw paw fruits done stints with the Elmhurst, DeKalb, on creating a Sandwich Fair Foun- entertainment during the off-season. as small bananas. and Naperville park districts as well dation, where community groups, His responsibilities vary from fair- During his youth, Anderson had as working with the Kane County businesses, corporations, and just ground operations to social media to his sole entry in the fair, a pig down Cougars. Now that commute on regular Joes can donate money of customer service to capital improve- in the ag area. While he doesn’t Suydam Road to the fairgrounds sits any amount for fair association proj- ments to setting up for events. When remember taking any ribbons, he in his backyard. ects. The Illinois State University grad is a large oak tree crashed during a couldn’t return the hog home be- summer storm, he breathed a sigh of cause his dad was a commercial relief that it missed three buildings. farmer and couldn’t risk illnesses to Always noted for a family affair, the herd. 38th Annual Saturday the Sandwich Fair has that tradition In the fi ve-day fair run, Anderson November 11 with the Andersons. His wife and will be roaming the grounds, his main 9am - 4pm mother-in-law help at the fair gaze- duty as problem-solving or trouble- Christmas bo. At the Otto train ride, his parents shooter. He will watch the weather, in the Country can be found working. This year for monitor traffi c reports, observe safe- one day, his eight-year-old son will ty, and assist where needed. be “broken in” under supervision at His previous 17 years experience ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW the hospitality pavilion, his dad says. lends well to his new position. Dur- Sunday “I’ve been coming forever to this ing Naperville’s famous Ribfest, he November 12 fair,” said Anderson. “So, I am very had to immediately revive the grass 10am - 3pm familiar with it...something to look trampled compactly by thousands $3 Admission forward to every year.” of people and semi-trucks. The se- Benefits The Sandwich School Music Association In the horticulture building, his cret - lots of water and aerating the Lunch Served boys will be entering fl owers, often soil - Anderson revealed. He experi- Sandwich High School Door Prizes the yellowish-orange marigold va- enced ticket sales, marketing, park- Sandwich Middle School riety. Anderson agrees that part of ing, and groundskeeping in his time Lynn Haskins Grade School 150 Crafters the fair fun is seeing their entries and with the Kane County Cougars. Sandwich - South of Rt 34 on Wells, Lyons, & Dayton St enthusiastic pride and smiles, win And he admits one thing, his fa- or lose. His wife is a coveted purple vorite Sandwich fair duty, just seeing S

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b. They are a fashion statement. swers. comments. Instead, all culinary an exhibitor at the fair, Akre says,

c. Keep them calm from city building. yellow entries are made ahead of time “I bring something different to the

goers staring at them. large – Building Arts Home 10) ry. and brought to the culinary stage, competition.”

d. Keep fl ies from biting and Hicko- and Oak 9) Twice. 8) Beef. which is located near the Home Arts Akre is assisted at the fair by her

keep them clean. c. goat, Dairy b. Pig, a. – Rock Building. Entrants bring their food sister-in-law, Teresa Akre and Te-

ower. 7) White Plymouth Plymouth White 7) ower. fl

6. What is a crested coxcomb? A 6) from home in Crock Pots or freezer resa’s sister, Marilyn Merkel. Cindy

a. A casserole dish in the cook- competition. for clean wool the bags and use provided electricity says, “We are keeping the fair as a

ies from biting them and to keep keep to and them biting from ies

ing contest. fl to keep their food at the correct family. It runs so much easier with

b. A fl ower in the horticulture the keep To 5) fairgrounds. the of temperature until judging. people you can talk to.” Akre says

building. roads tree-shaded inside the On The Culinary Competitions take that she enjoys the “family atmo-

c. A type of chicken in the 4) Belly. 3) pounds. two – Dwarf place on Wednesday, Thursday, sphere” of the Sandwich Fair and

poultry competition. Netherland 2) Shelton. Blake and Friday, with three competitions adds that the fair is “one of the d. One of the vendors selling a and McEntire Reba 1) ANSWERS: scheduled each day. The schedule most fun fairs ever.” product to comb hair. for Wednesday includes Bountiful The judges for the Culinary Yeast Treats (1 p.m.), Pasta Possibili- Competition vary from compe- ties (3 p.m.), and the Junior Culinary tition to competition, and have Competition featuring pizza (4:15 included chefs, agriculture ex- FFA Farm Zoo lets fairgoers p.m.). Thursday, the competition perts, food chemists, culinary will feature Same Recipe: Apple teachers, and area farmers. After get up close to animals Pie Bars (11 a.m.), Beef Bonanza (2 sampling each competitor’s en- p.m.), and Chicken Celebration (4 try, the judges confer to decide by Beth Butler FFA members from The FFA Farm Zoo p.m.). The schedule for Friday in- on the fi rst, second, and third The FFA Farm Zoo, local high school features a variety of cludes Chocolate Lover’s Dream (11 place winners. Oftentimes extra also known as the FFA chapters, including animals. Past animals a.m.), Pork Extravaganza (2 p.m.), samples are available to audi- Petting Zoo, offers a Earlville, Hinckley, at the FFA Farm Zoo and Gramma’s Cookie Jar ( p.m.). ence members. chance for fairgoers Indian Creek, New- have included calves, of all ages to interact ark, Serena, and So- chicks, ducklings, water, and clean- to have an opportu- featuring honey, with farm animals. monauk-Leland-Sand- geese, goats, lambs, ing up their pens. FFA nity to get involved in mums, and pump- wich, work at pigs, and rabbits. The members are also agriculture literacy in kins. Bottled water will the Farm Zoo. students bring their available to answer our community. They be available for pur- own animals to questions from fairgo- really enjoy being chase. the fair, so the ers. Visitors to the FFA able to work at the The FFA Farm Zoo types of animals Farm Zoo are able to petting zoo, and the is located at the west vary from year to touch and pet most of great support we see end of the fairgrounds year. the animals. from the Sandwich near the Ag Land While at the Toni Gabriel, an FFA Fair Board and com- stage. The Farm Zoo is fair, FFA mem- Advisor at Somonauk munity.” open from 9 a.m. to 9 bers care for the High School, said, “The FFA members will p.m. Wednesday-Sat- animals, feeding petting zoo is a great have a Farmers Mar- urday and 9 a.m. to 4 them, giving them way for our students ket again this year, p.m. Sunday. v

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14 2017 Sandwich Fair Times © Nelson Publishing, Inc. Truck Pull, Tractor Pull, Demolition Derby...three days of loud fun by Mark Harrington tire cutters. “If you cut the tires right, you get tre- built so tough two guys can go at it for an hour. You can feel it, hear it, and smell it...the vibrat- mendous pull.” My personal opinion - boring.” ing deafening thunderous roar, the thick, ris- Engines can exceed 10,000 horsepower. Dis- Thirteen thousand dollars in prize money will be ing black smoke columns twisted by sputters of tances can reach 360 feet. spread over the top fi ve in the six classes. Chad fl ames. Totaling $4,000-$5,800 in prize money for trac- Frieders describes the driver strategies he’s seen Fans soak up that action. tor and truck divisions may be spread over 10 or over the years. Every year fans pour into the stands for the 12 places. “The best place to hit a car if you want to take truck pull, the tractor pull, and the demolition Some of the classes in trucks are Super Stock someone out, is take out the front end early,” derby..three days of fun. Names emblazoned on tractors like Lock-N- Load, Triple Bypass, Rampage, and Mr. Twister. Flashy truck nicknames like Dirt Flirt, Punisher, Hammer Down, and Nasty Boys just to name a few. For Sandwich, the fair is the last destination on the yearly National Tractor Pullers Associa- tion (NTPA) point circuit, awarding fi ve National Champions, all who will be crowned this week, along with three regional titlists. The NTPA brags that Sandwich has a “meaty lineup!” For fans, they like to cheer for Chevy vs. Ford, or John Deere vs. Case. Then there are the Illinois Diesel 4x4, Two-Wheel, Pro Stock Diesel 4x4 3.6. In he says. “It has the crucial components, like a boys versus rivals Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. tractors, there are Super Stock Diesel, Super Farm, radiator hole that leaks coolant and overheats. Locally, 2016 cheers were mounted for truck Pro-Stock Tractors, and Multi-Engine Modifi eds. The back end of the car can take a pretty good pullers Aaron Rogers (Another Headache) of Fans at the Sandwich Fair will be able to view beating. Guys use the back end to hit and not Somonauk, Ron Brummel (Orange Krush 2) of live video and instant replays on the NTPA’s Of- many hard hits with the front end until the end. Hinckley, Jake Thompson (Money Shot) of Plano fi cial Mobile Video Scoreboard. Fans around the “When it’s for the money, they use whatever or Josh and Dave Stahl (Thicker’N’Blood) of Sand- world can tune into the broadcast, including live means necessary,” said Frieders., who warns a wich. Stahl fi nished second in 2016 in the Pro-Stock announcer commentary for a fee at the all-new driver side door hit is against the rules. Diesel 4-WD Truck. Live Streaming Interface. Go to WatchNTPA.com “The guys in the tower keep stopwatches on Gene Frieders of Sandwich has been a part of Demolition Derbies….the last moving car is the cars,” Frieders said. “If a driver sandbags or sits in all three ever since he was a youngster. winner that survives busted radiators, popped, the corner biding their time, they have so many “Tons of money invested,” said Frieders about shredded tires, busted axles, engine fi res or the seconds to hit someone.” the tractors and trucks. “But they’re not in it for the worst - banged up onto the log boundary wall In the demo derby, station wagons have (prize) money.” teetering with wheels spinning in air. seemed to be usual winners. Gene Frieders says For example, pullers may invest upwards to Muffl er rumbling, dirt spitting, and jammed this is because when smashed, the back of the $50,000 for each engine to win nearly $1,250 for wheel wells...the Sandwich Fair Demolition Derby car goes up. He said putting sand or water in tires each event. Some tractors have four engines. replaced Joey Chitwood Auto Thrill Shows on Sun- for better traction is a spectator myth. Another spare engine may be stockpiled in the days many moons ago. “Station wagons are hard to beat.” Chad trailer. And Chad Frieders, event director, is enthused Frieders said. “Older cars are becoming hard to “When we fi rst started, there was a walking about this year’s derby. come by. That makes the compacts and mini- judge, if you got (drove) past him, you were DQ,” For the fi rst time, fans will have a chance to vans right now popular choices. Frieders said. “Because you were going fast.” win an opportunity to be driver. An anonymous Cars are checked over prior to the demo start Nowadays “as you pull farther down the track, donor has given a mini-van to drive, all ready to by inspection judges, former demo derby drivers, the weight box on the sled is gear driven. As the go. Twenty dollars (raffl e) will put your fanny in the who are not afraid to crawl under a car.. Gene wheels turn on the truck or tractor, the sled gears driver’s seat, which covers the entry fee and pit Frieders said it is not uncommon to see cutting grinds and pushes more weight onto the sled, pass, proceeds going to fair improvements. Tick- torches to correct an issue prior to race time. forcing more resistance,” revealed Frieders. ets will be available on derby day by the driver “They make sure it is fair for one and all,” he says. That’s when the engine roars and black smoke sign-in area. But after the inspection, pit crews might bend blasts. Back again this year will be the Powder Puff di- cars upward to make the back end go up on a hit, Sled weights tip the scales at 40,000 or 60,000 vision for women, full of cheers and a fan favorite said both Frieders. “If you get hit and the back end pounds. Winners though, are proclaimed for the in its 2016 debut. drags on the ground,” says Frieders, “or sags, you greatest distance pulled. There are two straight Frieders is also attempting to lure and increase can’t get traction and you’re not going anywhere.” tracks, each 39 feet wide and 400 feet long. numbers of local competing drivers, female or And why the mud on the track? There is a common saying among pullers, ac- male. With older cars hard to locate, the new “Have to for safety,” Gene Frieders revealed. cording to Frieders. classes will be mini-vans and bone stock class of “Keep the cars away from the crowd. Keep cars “If you are throwing dirt, you are losing ground. cars 1980s and newer. from going too fast!” His nephew Chad says It piles up in front of the sled. Those tires are spin- “We (his volunteer committee) talked about about a muddy track; “so they don’t get crazy!” ning at 50 to 100 miles per hour. If you are not do- school buses and pickup trucks,” said Frieders, Sandwich Fair truck pulls are scheduled for ing it right, those ruts are eight inches deep. Those who attends other derbies, passing out Sandwich 6:30 p.m. Thursday, while tractor pulls start at 12:30 that throw more dirt, the pull is even harder.” Derby fl yers and observing different derby opera- and 6:30 Saturday. The demo derby is scheduled Tires are cut. Frieders says there are professional tions and innovations. “The problem is trucks are for 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Indian Valley Theatre Melodramas Sandwich Fairgrounds Post Offi ce by Beth Butler see a performance is $4. Chil- by Beth Butler Fair. he gets approximately Indian Valley Theatre (IVT) re- dren under three years of age The Sandwich Post One of the most pop- 500 mail-in requests for turns to the Sandwich Fair with are admitted free. Offi ce mobile unit will ular purchases at the Sandwich Fair event cov- two melodramas, “Shootout at Performances run about 30- again serve fairgoers USPS mobile unit is the ers. He says that he gets Sadie’s Saloon” written by John 45 minutes. Popcorn, water, during the Sandwich event cover. The event requests from around Burkhart and directed by Sue and soda are available for $1. Fair. The mobile unit is lo- cover is a stamped post- the world. Graham and “The Beggar’s Se- “Shootout at Sadie’s Saloon” cated west of Commer- card or envelope. During When asked how peo- cret, or What Happened to the will be performed at 8 p.m. cial Building #3. each day of the fair, the ple hear about the Sand- King?” written and directed by Wednesday, 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sandwich Postmas- postcard or envelope is wich Fair event cover, Kaitlyn Gradert. Thursday, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sat- ter Scott Schuler says stamped with a cancel- Schuler stated that the urday and at noon and 4 p.m. that the mobile unit will information is published Sunday. carry “unique stamps in the USPS’s USA Phila- “The Beggar’s Secret, or that most post offi ces telic catalog in the time The melodramas at the What Happened to the King?” do not carry,” including leading up to the fair. Sandwich Fair are an annual will be performed on Wednes- fair-related themes such According to Schul- tradition and enlist the talents day at 6:00 p.m., Friday at 6:00 as agriculture and small er, many people also of local actors and actresses. p.m. and 8:00 p.m., Saturday at towns. In addition to get the Sandwich Fair 12:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., and 8:00 stamps, the mobile unit According to Darren Whaley, p.m., and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. cancellation stamp on the producer for both shows, Indian Valley Theatre is a also sells packing mate- lation stamp from the the back of Sandwich “Auditions were held in mid-Ju- 501(c)(3) non-profi t organiza- rials and envelopes. Sandwich Fair. This year’s Fair collectible posters. ly and practices began the fol- tion that has been in existence Schuler says that the cancellation stamp was Schuler says that some lowing week. Each cast meets since 1983. The organization mobile unit often helps designed by local artist fairgoers have 60-70 2-3 days a week for rehearsal.” performs at the Sandwich Op- Sandwich Fair vendors Jackie Dannewitz and years of stamps on the Both melodramas are fam- era House, has a summer the- with packages, includ- features the Sandwich back of posters. ily friendly and full of jokes and atre program for local students ing shipping forgotten Fair windmill, which is The Sandwich Post Of- puns. The melodrama tent is lo- and works to help the com- items from home to the located directly east of fi ce Mobile Unit is open cated one fair block east of the fair and shipping pack- the mobile unit. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ev- Fay’s BBQ tent, and the cost to munity gain an appreciation for the arts. ages from the Sandwich Scott Schuler says that ery day of the fair.

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© Nelson Publishing, Inc. 2017 Sandwich Fair Times 15 HOOMEME ARRTT BUUILDINGILDING STTAGEAGE ENNTERTAINMENTTERTAINMENT Chris Vallillo – Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Phoenixx – Saturday at 4 p.m. by Beth Butler by Beth Butler The band plays an eclectic setlist, Folksinger and songwriter Chris Vallillo will play the Phoenixx returns to the Sandwich ranging from blues to country to Home Arts Building Stage from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Fair Saturday from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. rock and roll. Some of the artists that Wednesday. Vallillo is a nationally known singer, song- on the Home Arts Building Stage. Phoenixx covers include Chicago, the writer and multi-instrumentalist. Born in Hammond, Indi- Members of the band are from the Eagles, Bob Seger, and the Rolling ana, Vallillo has been playing music around the country Fox Valley area, with members from Stones. The band plays instrumentals for more than 30 years. Chris Vallillo is known for his Millbrook, North Aurora, Plano and and original music as well. original, contemporary, and traditional songs. He is a sto- Sandwich. For more information on the band ryteller, sharing the history of American roots music as he Phoenixx plays a variety of music, visit Phoenixx-band.com. performs. Vallillo will be joined by Eric Lambert. Accord- including blues, country, and rock. ing to Vallillo, “Eric is a world-class fl atpicking guitarist, The band consists of Scott Blettner sought-after educator, and outstanding performer.” When (drums, vocals), Bobby Jay (lead guitar, asked about the Wednesday night performance, Vallillo vocals), Stan Orr (keyboards, vocals), said, “The focus of the show will be original and traditional Steve Pence (rhythm guitar, vocals), songs of the rural Midwest, sort of refl ecting the heritage and Dave Rapp (bass guitar, vocals). of the Sandwich Fair.” For more info about Vallillo and According to Steve Pence, the mem- Lambert visit ginridge.com and ericlambert.com. bers of the band have more than 40 years of experience playing live music in and around the Sandwich area in dif- Mary and The Troublemakers ferent capacities. – Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Redhorse – Sunday at 11 a.m. by Beth Butler and lead vocals, Spencer Jimmy Buffett, Brooks by Beth Butler Mary & the Trouble- Keyes on keyboards, and & Dunn, Johnny Cash, Redhorse will return to the Sand- makers return to the Harry Nangle on drums Patsy Cline, and Roy Or- wich Fair when they play at the Sandwich Fair when they and vocals. Mary & the bison. Mary & the Trou- Home Arts Building Stage from 11 play the Home Arts Stage Troublemakers play a blemakers are also open a.m to 1 p.m. Saturday. from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 variety of music, includ- to taking requests from Hailing from the Sandwich area, p.m. Thursday. The band, ing classic hits from the fairgoers. When asked Redhorse includes Brian Beer who has been together for ’50s, ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s. about her thoughts on the (bass guitar), Alan Deaton (banjo, almost fi ve years, consists Their song repertoire is band’s return to the Sand- harmonica, ukulele, vocals, wash- of Mary Pfeifer on vocals, eclectic and includes art- wich Fair, Mary Pfeifer board), Bill Fritsch (drums, per- Tommy Edwards on guitar ists such as the Beatles, said, “We appreciate be- cussion), Rebecca Johnson (har- at the Sandwich Fair, Rebecca Johnson ing asked back to enter- monica, percussion, vocals), and Steve said, “We all look forward to the fair ev- tain the fair-goers again. Pescitelli (guitar, mandolin, vocals). ery year and feel blessed to contribute We had a full audience Redhorse covers a variety of genres, in a way that is so meaningful to us.” last year that interacted including Americana, blues, country, Mo- Redhorse has released a CD of their with us the whole show. town, and rock and roll. Some artists that original music called “Speed of Light.” The We had some couples up are covered by the band include the Bea- CD will be available for sale at the fair. and dancing and, overall, tles, the Grateful Dead, and Jimi Hendrix. For more information about the band we had a great time.” When asked about Redhorse playing visit redhorseband.com. For more informa- tion about the band visit- marypfeifer.com Leslie Beukelman and the Oh Yeahs – Sunday at 2 p.m. Blue Sky Blind – Friday at 5:30 p.m. by Beth Butler Beukelman said, “I love it [The Sandwich Leslie Beukelman and the Oh Yeahs Fair]. It’s so fun to come and play. Sand- by Beth Butler will perform on the Home Arts Building wich is always home. Coming home to Blue Sky Blind will make their debut Stage from 2 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. share the music is always great.” at the Sandwich Fair when they play the The band plays original songs in ad- Leslie Beukelman and the Oh Yeahs Home Arts Building Stage on Friday, dition to a variety of artists including are currently working on a studio album. September 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Bangles, Johnny Cash, and Cros- More information on The Oh Yeahs The band, from St. Charles, con- by, Stills, and Nash. can be found at theohyeahs.com. sists Derick Muncy (lead vocals and The trio have been together for three rhythm guitar), Mike “Kaz” Kasprzak years and consist of Sandwich native (lead guitar and background vocals), Mi- Leslie Beukelman (vocals, guitar, trum- chael Glenn (drums), Jenna “Jingle” De- pet, and melodica), Sarah Fringero (vo- luca (vocals and keyboards) and Mike cals, ukulele, and cajon), and Allison Oehler (bass). October and the rest is history. Chesser Orobia (vocals and guitar). Blue Sky Blind have been playing will play the Home Arts Building Stage The women have diverse musical the northern Illinois area since 2014. from 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Friday backgrounds and perform regularly in The cover band plays a variety of mu- night with Blue Sky Blind. the Chicago area and also perform the sic, including songs from the ’50s, ’60s, Blue Sky Blind band member Jenna National Anthem at USO events. ’70, ’80s, ’90s, country songs, and cur- (McCanless) Deluca, originally from When asked about the Sandwich Fair, rent hits. Newark, says, “We are so excited to In addition to Blue Sky Blind, the band play the Sandwich Fair. My entire home- is also country music artist Eric Chess- town goes every year. It’s going to be a er’s backup band. Chesser, originally memorable one.” from Plainfi eld, saw the band perform More information on the band can be at Suzy’s Bar and Grill in Yorkville in found at blueskyblind.com. Sherri Farley plays during Eric Chesser – Friday at 7:15 p.m. culinary competitions East.” The dulcimer is played using singer and vocal coach. positive relationship with wood mallets called hammers. The Before her passing, she friends and family. He is dulcimer was often played in the par- encouraged Chesser to excited to play the fair lor of homes in the 17th and 18th Cen- take vocal lessons while on Friday night. He says, turies. he was taking post gradu- “The Sandwich Fair is a Sherri Farley began playing the ate classes in Florida. special place to me. It’s mountain dulcimer in 1991. After at- While taking vocal les- one of the best fairs in tending a dulcimer festival and being sons, Chesser says, “I the country. My mom and awarded an Illinois Arts Council Mas- began developing my dad used to take my sis- ter/Apprentice grant, she switched by Beth Butler voice and continued to ter and me when we were to playing the hammered dulcimer. Country singer- write songs. That’s when little kids and just the his- Throughout the past 26 years, Farley songwriter Eric Chesser I knew that this could be tory of the fair and all of has been busy. In addition to playing makes his Sandwich an opportunity for me to the great artists that have the hammered dulcimer (solo and Fair debut when he plays pursue a country music played here before, it tru- with a band), she has taught dulci- the Home Arts Building career.” ly is an honor. Although mer lessons in far eastern Illinois and Stage from 7:15 p.m. to In 2016, Chesser re- it’s my fi rst time playing Iowa and now works at her full time 8:30 p.m. Friday. leased “I Can’t Read Your at the Sandwich Fair, I job as Executive Director of the York- Growing up in nearby Mind.” The song hit the hope it’s not my last, as I ville Area Chamber of Commerce. Plainfi eld, Eric spent a lot Top 40 on Music Row’s would love the opportuni- Growing up in the Serena area, of time with his dad and Country Breakout chart. ty to perform on the main Farley has been coming to the Sand- grandfather at the family Chesser recently released stage in the future.” by Beth Butler wich Fair for all of her life. She says, farm in Big Rock. Country a new song, “Good Times Eric Chesser plays Sherri Farley will return to the “I love the fair. I don’t know if I’ve ever music has always been and Summer Days.” He with Blue Sky Blind. Blue Sandwich Fair to play the hammered missed a fair.” a love of Eric Chesser. has been touring the Mid- Sky Blind will perform a dulcimer during the Culinary Com- In addition to the Sandwich Fair, His dad and grandpa’s west, specifi cally the Chi- solo set from 5:30 p.m. petitions Wednesday, Thursday, and Farley said that she plays “several trips to Nashville and the cagoland area, promoting to 7 p.m. before Chesser Friday. events a year,” including fall festivals, Grand Old Opry led him his new song. takes the stage Friday The hammered dulcimer is a trap- senior center events, and private to pick up the guitar at a Chesser considers night. ezoid shaped, stringed percussion events. young age. Chesser was himself a humble guy, ap- For more information instrument that Farley says “dates More information on Sherri Farley infl uenced by his aunt preciating his Midwestern on Eric Chesser visit er- back thousands of years to the Middle can be found at sherrifarley.com. Kathleen, a professional roots and maintaining a icchesser.com. 16 2017 Sandwich Fair Times © Nelson Publishing, Inc. recently released a single called “Cowboy Crash Into Me.” James and Fitzsimmons MAIN STAGE – Woody James Wednesday • 8 p.m. met at Tootsie’s in Nashville about a year Local musician Woody James returns to the Since December 2015, James has been playing and a half ago and have collaborated ever Sandwich Fair when he plays the Main Stage from 8 music in Nashville, Tennessee. He has played at a since. p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday. number of Nashville hotspots, including Honky Tonk During the 90 minute set, fairgoers can According to the Sandwich Fair Association, Central, Rippy’s, The Station Inn, and Tootsie’s. expect to see James and Fitzsimmons sing James is the only musical act to ever play all three James estimates that he has played about 500 shows solos and duets. James promises to play stages at the Sandwich Fair. since arriving in Nashville. traditional country and “songs that made A 25 year-old self-taught musician from Milling- Woody James says that playing the Main Stage Nashville famous.” ton, Ill., James sings and plays guitar, bass, harmon- at the Sandwich Fair is “a dream come true.” For more information on Kennedy ica, and banjo. James plays original songs as well James will be joined at the Sandwich Fair by Fitzsimmons and Woody Jamesvisit ken- as country favorites. Kennedy Fitzsimmons, a Nashville musician who nedyfi tzsimmons.com and woodyjames- music.com. Ag Land Stage Entertainment WEDNESDAY • 7 p.m. – BACK COUNTRY ROADS ...... by Beth Butler (guitar, lead vocals), Cortney Miller (lead vocals), Dave thousand fans on social media. Back Country Roads (BCR) will return to the Sand- Miller (bass guitar, vocals), Kyle Miller (lead vocals), Back Country Roads recently released a self-titled wich Fair when they play the Ag Land Stage 7 p.m. to Christopher James Oppold (rhythm/lead guitar), and EP which is available on iTunes, Reverb Nation, and 10 p.m. Wednesday. Jon Watson (drums, percussion). Spotify. More information about BCR can be found at During the three hour set, BCR will entertain fairgo- Dave Miller said, “We like playing at the Sand- backcountryroadsband.com. ers with a variety of songs, including top 40 country wich Fair because of the intimacy of the event.” He songs, classic country songs, and original songs. The also said that the band likes the fact that the crowd can band have played at Country Thunder and have toured get “right up front” and close to the band and “that the with popular country acts, including Phil Vassar, Easton Sandwich Fair still has that old-time farm community Corbin, Gary Allan, and Granger Smith. County Fair feel to it and is kid-friendly.” Back Country Roads began as a three-piece acous- BCR has a busy touring schedule, traveling around tic band in 2009. Since then, they have expanded to the Midwest performing at clubs, fairs, festivals, and a six-piece band. The band includes John Hartman private events. The band has a following of over eleven

...... THURSDAY • 7 p.m. – WRITTEN WARNING by Beth Butler original songs, and rock and roll hits by (drums), Andy Peterson (bass and vo- The band Written Warning will play various artists including Steve Miller, cals), Doug Ragan (guitar and vocals), the Ag Land Stage from 7 p.m. to 10 Tom Petty, Lynard Skynard, and Stevie and Steve Westerman (guitar and vocals). p.m. Thursday. Ray Vaughn. Written Warning promises “an enjoy- The band, from the Illinois Valley The band consists of Jan Bradford able experience for everyone who likes area, will play “funky old blues” songs, (harmonica and vocals), Jody Cook to have a good time.”

FRIDAY • 3 p.m. – TALK OF THE TOWN ...... by Beth Butler (trumpet), Jeff Ellis (trumpet), Bob Fer- Chris Williams) that perform songs by the Talk of the Town Swing Band will per- ris (vocals), Wally Foote (baritone saxo- Andrews Sisters. form on the Ag Land Stage from 3 p.m. phone), Paula Frosch (trombone), Mark Sandwich Mayor Rick Olson will take to 5p.m. Friday. The community band, King (trombone), Mike Miltner (tenor sax- on a Bob Hope type role during the based out of Sandwich, plays music from ophone), Cathy Owens (drums), Bradford show, introducing songs and even play- the big band era. Pokorski (tenor saxophone), Jim Spring ing drums on a few ’60s rock songs. The band, infl uenced by acts such as (trombone), Bob Stoltenburg (bass), Car- In October, Talk of the Town will begin Tommy Dorsey and Glenn Miller, will per- ol Swenson (piano), Dawn Trowbridge to play monthly dances at the Fox Valley form a USO style show at the Sandwich Fair. (trumpet), and Dawn Weekly (alto saxo- Community Center in Sandwich. Talk of the Talk of the Town includes Nathan phone). The band also has three female Town also plays fund raisers, community Ament (alto saxophone), Diana Anshakov vocalists (Cindy Albright, Kristen Duffi eld, events, private events, and festivals.

...... FRIDAY • 7 p.m. – KATIE BELLE AND THE BELLE RANGERS Ty Terrones (lead guitar and vocals), and Dick Verucci The band plays cover songs, including some from (drums). their favorite artists, Parker Milsap, Gillian Welch and Neil The band, from Ottawa, has released four EPs. Their Young. Belle says, “We like to do our own interpretation of latest release, “Caged Hummingbird,” was released in other people’s work.” Those interpretations may include 2016. The band plays in Chicago and other venues in turning a country song into a pop song or a vice versa. northern and central Illinois. The band is in the planning Katie Belle adds, “I love playing the Sandwich Fair. stages for a multi-state tour next summer. I have been a teacher at the high school for four years by Beth Butler Katie Belle says, “We play our own music and our and I love this community, so of course the fair is one Katie Belle & the Belle Rangers will perform on the Ag favorites are usually the new ones because there like of the highlights of the year for me. As an artist, it’s a Land Stage from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday. The band per- toys that are fresh out of the package and also, as they wonderful opportunity because people travel all over the formed at the fair for the fi rst time last year. develop they’re often moments of improvisation and sur- state to visit the fair, so that’s great exposure for us.” The band includes Katie Belle (guitar and vocals), prise. We have a very large music catalog so we change More information about Katie Belle & the Belle Rang- Duffl ebag Joe (banjo and vocals), John Nicoli (bass), it up a lot. ” ers can be found at katiebellemusic.com.

THE WOODEN ROCKERS – SATURDAY • 1 p.m...... by Beth Butler three-part vocal harmonies. The band cov- John Daly also says, “I love playing at The Wooden Rockers will return to the ers a variety of artists including the Beatles, the Sandwich Fair. It is fun to watch the Sandwich Fair from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. the Eagles, Kansas, and the Monkees. people walking by and many of them stop- Band members include John Daly (bass When asked about having any favorite ping to listen. And then when we are done guitar, percussion, train whistle, vocals), artists or songs, band member John Daly playing, to stick around and enjoy the fair Dennis Owen (guitar, vocals), and Gary says, “It is hard to pick any one artist or ourselves!” Schmidt (guitar, vocals). songs to play. I love playing songs that peo- More information about the Wooden Rock- The three-piece acoustic band uses ple would never expect us to play.” ers can be found at woodenrockers.org.

...... SATURDAY • 7 p.m. – LIZZI NEAL BAND play the Ag Land Stage from her writing partner Dave Neal currently recording their second featured on international radio 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Sat- use a variety of musical styles album. stations. urday, September 9. that test her vocal range. The band plays original songs Lizzi Neal says, “The Sand- The band, from the Compton The band has won numerous and cover songs. Lizzi Neal says wich Fair is an awesome event area, is made up of John Brown awards over the past fi ve years. that original music is her “fa- for all ages. LNB loves playing (drums), Steve Bunton (key- The band’s fi rst album, “So Long vorite,” but that she “loves Ray because we always meet new board), Dave Neal (guitar), Lizzi Heartache,” won the 2014 RAMI Charles, Aretha Franklin, Bonnie people that we probably wouldn’t Neal (vocals), Alan Shupp (bass (Rockford Area Music Indus- Raitt, and Stevie Wonder.” LNB have met anywhere else. Good, guitar). try, Inc.) Award. The band has plays regionally, often traveling clean, fun!” LIzzi Neal Band is known for won the RAMI Award for Blues outside of Illinois to Iowa, Ken- More information on the band by Beth Butler their contemporary blues sound. Artist of the Year for the past tucky, Tennessee, and Wiscon- can be found at lizzinealband. Lizzi Neal Band (LNB) will Singer-songwriter Lizzi Neal and fi ve years. Lizzi Neal Band is sin. Their songs have also been com. SUNDAY • 1 p.m. – PATCHOULI ...... by Beth Butler string bass and a bass-type instrument with her the name Terra Guitarra. Their latest album, “Of Patchouli returns to perform on the Ag Land foot called a Porch Board. In addition to guitar, Sea & Stars” was released in January. Terra Stage from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Bruce performs on keyboards, piano, drums, ban- Guitarra plays Spanish and world guitar instru- Patchouli is made up of singer/songwriter Ju- jo, mandolin, and other stringed instruments. mentals. They have had two top charting inter- lie Patchouli and master guitarist Bruce Hecksel. Bruce has been a painter since high school national albums. They have toured non-stop for the past twenty and designs the artwork for Patchouli’s albums. When asked about their fi fth time playing at years, playing hundreds of shows. He has received awards at several art exhibi- the fair, Patchouli says, “It’s always a great time Both Julie and Bruce are multi-instrumentalists. tions and his prints are available at shows and at the Sandwich Fair.” In addition to vocals, Julie plays acoustic bass, on the band’s website. For more information about Patchouli vist pa- djembe drum, and mini marimba, percussion, Patchouli records instrumental albums under tchouli.net. © Nelson Publishing, Inc. 2017 Sandwich Fair Times 17 Historical Society collectible souvenirs Maggie the Milking Cow by Beth Butler by Beth Butler During the Maggie the Milking Cow has been part of the FFA Farm Zoo since 2017 Sandwich 2012. Maggie is a fi berglass working replica of a Holstein dairy cow Fair, the Sand- that allows fairgoers of all ages to gain the experience of milking a wich Historical cow. Society will be Numerous local organizations and businesses sponsor Maggie the selling Sand- Milking Cow, including the DeKalb County Farm Bureau, First Mid- wich Fair col- west Bank, the Kishwaukee Dairy Herd Improvement Association, lectibles, books, and the Sandwich Fair Association. postcards and According to Mariam Wassmann of the DeKalb County Farm Bu- DVDs. The His- gold and the inside bot- torical Society will also be tom of the bowl features reau, local FFA students help to take care of Maggie at the fair and selling sun tea and coffee a color illustration of the teach fairgoers how to milk Maggie. Wassmann says that the FFA at their booth. Sandwich Fair Museum. students are “huge in supporting the effort” of Maggie the Milking year’s fair are at the bot- Cow at the Sandwich Fair. The Historical Society The words “Sandwich Fair tom. The poster sells for $4. booth is located between 2017” are written in black When asked about the presence of Maggie the Milking Cow at Limited quantities are the fair, Wassmann said, “The idea is to get kids and adults to under- Fay’s BBQ and Otto’s train under the image. available of this year’s items. ticket offi ce at the Sand- The back of the bowl stand how dairy cows functioned in yesteryear.” Local historian and His- Maggie comes with a working udder and teats, allowing fairgoers wich fairgrounds. has a paragraph about torical Society treasurer, to gain the knowledge and understanding of hand milking a cow. Three new collectibles the history of the Sand- Joan Hardekopf, says that will be available from the wich Fair Museum. the Historical Society will Most dairy cows today are no longer milked by hand, as machinery Historical Society during The museum opened also be selling a few tooth- has taken over the job. the 2017 Sandwich Fair. in 2011 and features fair pick holders and Sand- Maggie the Milking Cow is a popu- The 2017 Sandwich Fair memorabilia, collectibles, wich Fair posters from lar attraction at a variety of events and glass toothpick holder and a timeline of the fair. previous years. The booth festivals in the DeKalb County area, in- color is amethyst opal The 2017 Sandwich Fair will also sell DVDs of “Walk cluding the Sandwich Fair. Fairgoers and will be available for poster is 11” x 14” and fea- Down Memory Lane,” an who “milk” Maggie receive a special $20. The toothpick holder tures an image of an at- annual event in which sticker. features the words “Sand- tractive woman from the Sandwich longtime resi- Maggie the Milking Cow is located wich Fair 2017” printed in Victorian era wearing a dents share stories about at the east end of the FFA Farm Zoo gold across the top with a large rose trimmed hat. The their experiences growing barn, which is located near the Ag swirl design at the bottom. image has not been used up and living in the area. Land Stage on the west end of the fair- This year the Historical before on a poster. The Their trailer will be open grounds. Fairgoers can visit Maggie during the hours of the FFA Farm Society will offer a 5” por- words “Sandwich Fair” are from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednes- Zoo, which are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and 9 a.m. to written at the top of the celain white berry bowl for day through Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday. $20. The bowl is trimmed in poster and the dates of this will close at 7 p.m. Sunday. Pronto Pups – make no mistake – are not corn dogs by Mark Harrington the fi rst hot dog on a stick,” he said. Sandwich Fair meal on a stick. “We just don’t go on a screaming, spin- This just in the newsroom, the “ It has to have the same mix. Any- take pride in what we do,” Leon- ning, twirling carnival ride after de- Pronto Pup is not a corn dog. thing that has lasted this long, can’t ard said, adding his hot dogs are vouring. Now the debate rages over be all that bad. It has stood the test a “very good” all-beef meat that Now the last question. brushing on just ketchup, or mus- of time.” costs more. “No cheap poultry in Which is the best part? tard, both, or plain! Corn Dogs uses a corn meal mix our hot dogs.” The deep-fried batter outside or If you know Barry Leonard of sprinkled with sugar while Pronto Today there are many deep the hot dog inside...or the crusty Monticello, Illinois, then you know Pups use a pancake batter mix. fried delicacies on a stick at the fair golden brown tidbit leftovers stuck his three Pronto Pup stands at the Children love watching those na- from Twinkies to Snickers to bacon... on the stick? Sandwich Fair. ked hot dog on a stick, dipped into And he slathers ketchup and batter, then dropped in the vat of mustard on his Pronto Pup. bubbling grease to cook. Some This Sandwich Fair will be the corn dogs might mix pancake and 48th trip to set up the wooden cornmeal together, Leonard re- Welcome Sandwich Fairgoers stands. Leonard started as a sum- vealed. mer job when he attended Illinois Leonard started eating Pronto to the 130th SANDWICH FAIR State University in 1969. His four chil- Pups as a kid; “still eat them today.” dren and now as he says “the fi rst Here are Pronto Pup facts: av- layer of grandchildren” have oper- erages 225 calories, takes about ated the food booths. three minutes to deep fry, the fi rst “I’ve put a lot of kids through col- place California contest winner lege,” he announces. “A lot have downed 32 corn dogs in eight min- learned the way of life.” utes. Pronto Pup is a national fran- Mark your calendar! Back in the day, he had spots at chise. 25 different fairs, but now the focus Leonard said he’s not sure how is six-to-eight fairs, all in Illinois. He many they sell in this fi ve-day fair? loves the Sandwich Fair. “We try not to keep track, we just “It’s a fabulous fair...a lot of things keep selling.” for families to do and see,” he says. Like many fairgoers and conces- Pronto Pups have been around sionaires, Leonard says he gets to for over 75 years depending on know the people over the years. your research. But the origins trib- “It’s a family without being a family. ute seems to center around Rocka- We have a good following. When way Beach, Oregon. There the hus- they don’t show up, we wonder if band-wife combo of George and something’s wrong.” HHillill FFamilyamily FFallall Versa Boyington had a terrible day. Pronto Pups are the original Rain-soaked buns were fed to ACCELERATED 12-WEEK COURSES the seagulls by George, who solved BEGIN IN PLANO SEPTEMBER 18! the problem with a new approach, FFestivalestival ooff CCraftsrafts using pancake batter mix as bread- 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • Thursday, Sept. 28 ing. Or was it another team in Tex- as? Or did a baked dog, circa late at the Sandwich Fairgrounds 1920s, create the fi rst Pronto Pup. In fact, the Minnesota and Tex- AFFORDABLE FLEXIBLE as state fairs continually argue for ~ Over 300 Crafters ~ the bragging rights of “the most served” besides being the original. ~ Demonstrations ~ In Springfi eld, Illinois, the Cozy-Dog attempts for that fame as the fi rst ~ Food Available ~ too. After World War II, servicemen, HIGH QUALITY who were stationed in western states, brought the culinary rage across the Mississippi River. Early photos show advertise- ments jingling “A Weiner Dun in the Bun” or “A Banquet on a Stick” or SUPPORTIVE “You’ll be Back for More.” Admission is $2.00 per person So what is the difference be- Learn more at tween a Corn Dog or Pronto Pup? www.waubonsee.edu No strollers in the building Leonard says the corn dog is just WCC does not discriminate based on any characteristic a generic thing. “The Pronto Pup is protected by law in its programs and activities.

18 2017 Sandwich Fair Times © Nelson Publishing, Inc. IN MEMORIAM – Gene Olson – 1936-2017 by Beth Butler Gene Olson worked at various locations around the Club for over forty years. Friend and fellow Lions Club The Sandwich Fair is mourn- fair for over fifty years, including the Secretary’s Of- member Larry Phillips of Sandwich says that he and ing the loss of Gene Olson of fice, the Lions Club booth, the United Church stand, Olson spent time together co-chairing the steer raffle Sandwich. and the Sandwich Fair Round House. at the Lions Club booth at the fair. He and Mr. Olson Mr. Olson passed away Beth Swanson of Sandwich spent the past 35 were very proud of having the current record of selling March 1, 2017 while in Florida. years working at the Round House with Gene Olson. the most steer raffle tickets at the Lions Club booth. Mr. Olson was an active mem- Swanson says that she and Gene often took the Phillips says, “Gene was a good guy. We will certainly ber of the Sandwich community. night shift at the fair. While working, Swanson says that miss him.” He was a member of Salem Lu- she and Gene enjoyed “people watching.” Olson is survived by his wife Carrol of Sandwich, theran Church, the Sandwich Beth Swanson says that Gene always made time three sons, Matthew (Joanna) Olson, David Olson, Moose lodge, the Sandwich to take “his bride” to the country music concert on and Daniel (Jeannette) Olson all of Somonauk, IL; Lions Club, and a former Sand- Friday night. Gene carried on the tradition with his first one step son, Doug (Elly) Dannewitz of Geneva, IL; wich Township trustee. wife, Faith, until her passing in 2001. Gene kept the seven grandchildren, Anna and Laura Olson, children Gene’s son, Matt, says that Mr. Olson became in- tradition going with his second wife, Carrol. of Matthew and Joanna, Zachary and Brady Olson, volved with working at the Sandwich Fair when he According to Beth Swanson, “Gene always had a children of Dan and Jeannette, and Penny, Cesi, and married into the Brady family. Gene Olson’s first wife, smile. He was always trying to help others.” Colton Dannewitz, children of Doug and Elly; one sis- Faith, was the sister of Lou Brady and the grand- Swanson says that Gene Olson was a very involved ter, Karen (William) Fuchs of Punta Gorde, FL; his twin daughter of CJ Brady. Both Lou and CJ were involved dad to his three sons. She says that Olson liked to go brother, Jerry (Dova) Olson of Sandwich, IL; several in the Sandwich Fair. Matt has carried on the family camping, enjoyed all sports, and loved spending time nieces, nephews, and cousins. tradition of working at the Sandwich Fair, as he is cur- with his grandchildren. Gene Olson was preceded in death by his parents rently the Beef Cattle Superintendent. Mr. Olson was a member of the Sandwich Lions and his first wife, Faith (Brady) Olson. New – Ride wristband discount Livestock buildings receive info banners by Beth Butler exchanged for a wrist- Fairgoers have the op- band at the Online Re- by Beth Butler The 24”x 42” full-col- portunity to receive a $5 demption Booth on the New for 2017, many of or livestock banners will discount for ride wrist- Midway. the livestock buildings have contain basic informa- bands purchased online Each ride wristband is received an updated look tion, fun facts, and pic- before the start of the valid for one day of the with the addition of livestock tures of the various ani- 2017 Sandwich Fair. Sandwich Fair, including informational banners. The mals at the fair. One of The Sandwich Fair and Wednesday, Thursday, banners are located on the the fun fact examples is North American Mid- Friday, or Sunday. Times outside of the livestock build- the fact that one sheep way Entertainment have vary and can be found ings, including beef, dairy, can produce enough teamed together to offer on the website. No wrist- goats, horses, pigs, sheep wool for a three-piece the online only discount. band discount will be and poultry. suit. The information on Ride wristbands typi- available for Saturday, The banners have been the banners is intended cally cost $25, but fair- September 9. made possible through a for kids and adults to goers can purchase The online ride wrist- partnership between the develop a deeper un- wristbands online for $20 band discount offer ex- DeKalb County Farm Bu- derstanding of the vari- each until the day before pires at 11:59 p.m. Tues- reau and the Sandwich Fair ous types of livestock the fair. day, September 5, 2017. Association. According to while visiting the fair. To take advantage of All online wristband Mariam Wassmann of the Wassmann said, DeKalb County Farm Bureau the discount visit even- orders are subject to a DeKalb County Farm Bureau, “The photos, color, and text has a “good relationship with telf.com/events/655/ $2.50 processing fee. the purpose of the banners is [on the banners] make it very the Sandwich Fair” and that tickets/new to purchase Gate admission is not to “educate others about dif- appealing for people to stop a ride wristband vouch- included in the wristband she believes that the banners er. The voucher can be purchase. ferent species of livestock at and read about animals.” will “educate others about the fair.” She added that the livestock for years to come.” HHENRICHENRICH 2017 LLAWNAWN CARECARE & LLANDSCAPINGANDSCAPING, INC.INC. 815.498.2651

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