TJ Tower with parents Jim and Sally at the 2011 Fair. If you have any questions regarding the livestock program or you wish to volunteer at the Fair, contact the Fair office at 209-736-2561.

The Calaveras County Fair Junior Livestock entry guide-books are now available on-line at frogtown.org and can be emailed to you directly by contacting laurie @frogtown.org. This year the Fair is trying to save costs and also be environ-mentally friendly so there will be a limited number of hard copies available. The publishing date is scheduled for late February. The new book has been completely revamped. It is our hope that you find the book much more user friendly. Many volunteer hours were donat-ed by Melissa Walraven and Leann Sullivan who served

as the editors of the entry book. There are a few changes that exhibitor's should pay special attention to. 1. Exhibitors may only en-

ter 2 market units of the same species and four market units total.

2. All three Outstanding Livestock Exhibitor divi-sions require an essay submittal.

3. All exhibitors showing large animals are re-quired to purchase lia-bility insurance. The cost is $35 per family.

4. The Fair is not charging entry fees however there is a stall fee.

Junior exhibitors, who wish

to show beef, MUST own

their project by December

17, 2011. The project must

also be under their manage-

ment. The exhibitor must

be feeding and caring for

their project. Independent

exhibitors, who are showing

market beef, must have on

file at the fairgrounds a pic-

ture of their project by De-

cember17, 2011. Independ-

ent exhibitor forms are

available at the fairgrounds.

The exhibitor and the ani-

mal must be in the photo-

graph. In addition, the Ca-

laveras County Fair and the

Calaveras Cattlemen’s As-

sociation will be holding pre

-fair weigh-ins for the Beef

“Rate of Gain” contest.

Measuring the “Rate of

Gain” is an important tool in

the management of the mar-

ket beef project. The infor-

mation can be used to deter-

mine the general overall

health of an individual ani-

mal as well as economic

traits. It is the general con-

sensus among producers

that an animal on an

increasing plain of nutrition

and gaining accordingly will

hang a more desirable carcass

than an animal that has been

held at a specific weight or

one that is a poor feed con-

verter. The “Beef Rate of

Gain” contest pre-fair weigh-

ins are scheduled for Decem-

ber 17 between 9:00 am and

11:00 am. There is a $10

entry fee per animal. The

competition is sponsored by

the Calaveras County Cattle-

men’s Association,

Spence Ranch Feed &

Supply.

I N S I D E

T H I S I S S U E :

LEAP

Program

2

Student

Interns

2

Livestock 2

Volunteer

Group

3

Director

Honored

3

Vendor

Spaces

3

Photos 4

Stocking

Stuffers

4

Frog Jump

1865

4

Frog Jump

Committee

4

Beef Weigh-ins December 17

C A L A V E R A S C O U N T Y

F A I R G R O U N D S Frogtown Newsletter

Would you

like to share a

blue ribbon

recipe? We

are featuring

blue ribbon

recipes on our

Facebook

page. Please

email your

recipe to

laurie @frogtown.org or

mail them to PO Box

489, Angels Camp CA

95222

2012 Livestock Entry Books

P A G E 2

Check out LEAP at

frogtown.org

Student Interns join the Frogtown Team

New Committee Chairman Elected

L.E.A.P.

Let Every American Par-ticipate is a program that allows people from everywhere on the plan-et to participate in the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubi-lee. Participants can visit the frogtown.org website, pick a frog jock-ey and be represented at the 2012 Frog Jump. This great program is actually a new twist on

an old idea. For decades people have requested that a “Jockey “ jump a frog for them during the Frog Jump Jubilee. A jockey would be assigned this task and then the Fair would mail them their results. People have entered by proxy from all over the world. Now it is even easier than ever before. The first 100 people who

enter online are eligible to win a pair of boots from BOGS. Browse the frogtown.org website and pick a jockey of your very own.

county’s youth exhibi-tor’s are successful. They also advise the board of directors on livestock issues and rules. Members assist with all shows and they facilitate the annual auction. Members have also formed a nonprofit committee

Linda Olsen of Valley Springs was elected in Octo-ber as the new chairman of the Junior Livestock Com-mittee, an advisory com-mittee to the Board of Di-rectors. The Junior Live-stock committee was formed in the 1970s. The Committee works all year long to ensure that the

through Friends of the Fair. Last year the group raised over $6,000 to assist with barn improve-ments. Both committees are looking for volun-teers. To get involved contact the Fair office or Livestock Superintendent Ryan Sullivan at 209-559-1444.

projects. Jeff Porovich will be

working on the Fair’s website

and will assist the Fair will social

marketing and networking. The

Fair is very excited to have this

talented young person on our

staff. The second project is a

cancer awareness campaign.

Shannon Tower is launching a

“Tough Enough To Wear Pink”

campaign. She will be managing

a campaign to heighten cancer

awareness. The campaign will

culminate on Saturday May 19 at

the Calaveras County Fair.

Fairgoers and participants alike

will be encouraged to wear

pink. T-shirts will also be

available. The Fair is excited

to have these two energetic

individuals on our team.

Bret Harte High School has a

graduation requirement for all

seniors that they complete a

community service project. The

Calaveras County Fair is the

lucky recipient of two such

WEDDINGWEDDING

COUPONCOUPON

Bring this

Newsletter to the

Fairgrounds, Book

your wedding prior

to April 1st and

receive 10% Off

your rental price.

President: Tim Folendorf, 1st Vice President: Bob Trinchero, 2nd VP: Ron Aschwanden, Taliba Al Rafiq, Gay Callen, Kathy Campbell, Darrin Mills, & Steve Wooster

Shannon Tower

Jeff Porovich

Recently a long time board mem-ber and fair supporter was hon-

ored by the Western Fairs Association. Tim Folendorf

Tim Folendorf

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

The Fair has a number of wonderful committees that plan and put together several aspects of the Fair. The Junior Livestock, Frog Jump, Theme and Arena Committees are seeking volunteers. If you have an interest in volunteering for one or more committees, please contact the Fair office at (209) 736-2561.

The Royalty That Serves

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The Miss Calaveras Volunteer group has in now more than a year old and so many commu-nity services can be credited to the small but mighty group. Led by pageant director Lacey Neufeld the group has continu-ally served their community.

Most them are attending col-lege out of the area travel home several weekends a year to participate in such events as Taste of Calaveras, Grape Stomp and many more. They just don’t attend events they work at them. They also clean a stretch of highway on highway 4. One of the groups special contributions has been sup-porting one of their own. Cath-erine Cornish Lewellen a former Miss Calaveras was diagnosed with cancer this last year. The

girls stepped up to the plate by providing meals, preschool presentations, selling raffle tick-ets and assisting pageant direc-tor Lacey Neufeld with the Mr. Calaveras Program. Mr. Calav-eras was a fundraiser held last September. A pageant of sorts, Mr. Calaveras was well support-ed by the community. Mr. Tony Boitano was named Mr. Calav-eras and over $9,000 was raised for Lewellen.

The Calaveras County Fair still has booth space available, both inside and outside. Local vendors receive a discount. For more information and pricing please contact Laurie Gianni-ni at (209) 736-2561 or email laurie@frogtown.org

Have you thought about volunteering at the

Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubi-

lee? It is a great way to meet new people,

see old friends and be part of one of the

longest consecutive events in California. For

more information contact he Fair office at

209-736-2561.

was recognized for his thirty years of service to the Calav-eras County Fair. Tim, a Calaveras county native started his fair career as the livestock superintendent in 1981. He also served as the Western Horse Coordinator and has served two terms as president of the Board of Directors. He has worked

with 7 different fair managers and numerous board members. Currently Folendorf serves as board president . In addition he has served on California Fair’s Alli-ance and the State Rules Com-mittee. He was also a founding member of the Friends of the Calaveras County Fair. Congratulations Tim!!

Director Honored by Peers

Vendor Spaces Available

Save Your Space Today!

Mr. Calaveras

Tony Boitano

with sons

Daniel and

Thomas.

President: Tim Folendorf, 1st Vice President: Bob Trinchero, 2nd VP: Ron Aschwanden, Taliba Al Rafiq, Gay Callen, Kathy Campbell, Darrin Mills, & Steve Wooster

P A G E 4

Frog Jump

Committee

The Frog Jump Committee has expanded their board to 13 members. They are currently accepting applications for the new openings. The advisory committee to the board of directors deals with all things Frog. They assist in maintaining the Frog facility, organize the annual jumps and are committed to preservation of this unique historical event. If you would like to participate contact the Fair office.

Stocking stuffers for the Holidays

Pictures from the Past If you would like to share a photo with us, email it to laurie@frogtown.org.

with Jim’s tales. About this time, two slickers from New York arrived in town just ahead of an arrest warrant. They

made their rounds to the gambling halls and such. On one of those occa-sions they had the for-

tune of meeting Jim Smiley and were subject to Jim’s boasting. The

New Yorkers poked and prodded at Smiley until a contest and wager en-sued. Old Jim was easi-ly distracted and left his prize frog, Dan’l Web-ster, in the care of the

strangers who quietly filled Jim’s frog with buck shot. So you can guess the rest: the city slickers’ frog out-jumped

It was the summer of 1865 and Calaveras County was a booming, roaring, mining frontier camp. The roads were

bad and travel was slow, and so the miners did not go far for amuse-ment. This was the set-

ting for Mark Twain’s first published work, “The Celebrated Jump-

ing Frog of Calaveras County” — the story of a gambler named Jim Smiley. Jim, a miner and gambler, paraded the streets with a basket under his arm, boasting

about the ability of a certain frog. The local gambling houses, tav-erns and their proprie-tors all were acquainted

poor Dan’l, and Jim lost $ 40 in gold. Mark Twain, an up-and-

coming American hu-

morist who lived just

across the Stanislaus

River at Jackass Hill,

was a frequent visitor to

the Calaveras County

mining camps. Local

legend has it that he

heard the tall tale from

Ross Coon, the proprie-

tor of the Angels Hotel.

Some believe Twain was

encouraged by Greek

Mythology. Whatever

the inspiration, Mark

Twain inspired an 80-

year-old tradition, the

Calaveras County Fair &

Jumping Frog Jubilee.

are available for pur-chase. In addition the Friends of the Fair have “Pot of Gold” raffle tick-ets for sale. Give that special someone a chance at winning

$10,000 while supporting your hometown Fair. It is the gift that keeps on giving. For more information contact the Fair office.

Are you looking for something unique to stuff those stocking with for the holidays? Single day unlimited ride bands for the 2012 Carnival at the Calaveras County Fair

The Frog Jump of 1865

2005 Frog Jump Champion

Joe Kitchell Each issue will

feature a picture from our

past… Evidence of our great Frog Jump History.

Edited by Laurie Giannini

Calaveras County Fair

PO Box 489, Angels Camp CA 95222

209-736-2561, laurie@frogtown.org