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78th Annual Navajo County Fair 2009
Letter from Rusty DeSpain
Navajo County Fair Board President/ Rodeo Chairman
Navajo County Board of Supervisors
Jonathan Nez, District I Jesse Thompson, District II J.R. DeSpain, District III David Tenney, District IV Jerry Brownlow, Chairman District V
On behalf of the Navajo County Fair, Inc. Board of Directors and staff, I would like to Welcome Everyone, to the Navajo County Fair & Rodeo. In these economic times I would like to thank all of the sponsors and volunteers who support the Navajo County Fair & Rodeo. Without you, we would not be able to put on this great event. Thank you! From the beginning, a fair has been needed in the lives of county residents to build up morale, display talents and wares, and to unite the county. There is no other event that can bring a county together like a fair. The County Fair provides one of the best, most affordable events possible in which individuals and families throughout the county can participate with exciting opportunities for education, entertainment and above all, FUN! It is a place where wholesome family activities exhibit the quality of life found in our county. The Fair offers opportunities for every citizen of the county to enter, display, and show- off their talents and accomplishments, Fruit, vegetables, paintings, photography, quilts, crafts, cooking, sewing, just to mention a few. It’s rare these days to find a place that highlights the work of the average person. Most of what we see is mass-produced and mass-marketed — “homemade” seems to be a dying art. But at the county fair, homemade reigns supreme. In today’s Economy, there is a growing trend as more house holds are going back to gardens, raising animals and sewing to help make ends meet. What a great way to start a tradition with your family and attend the Navajo County Fair and enter all of your family’s projects. We all hope to see you at the fair. Sincerely,
Navajo County Fair, Inc.
The county fair is the result of many hours of volunteer efforts by the Navajo County Fair, Inc. Board of Directors. Their commitment and dedication is evident with the quantity of this year’s exhibits and events. We hope you will express your appreciation to those who make the event a success.
Board of Directors
Rusty DeSpain, President Lori Reynolds, Vice-President Redgie Justman, Secretary Kelly Favro, Treasurer Anna Amos, Member Jimmy Crosby, Member Wendell DeCross, Member Wes DeSpain, Member Don Fischer, Member Sara Hansen, Member Tim Kelley, Member Mike Mellor, Member Allen Mitchell, Member Mike Sample, Member Alberto Peshlakai, Member Fairgrounds Event Director Mina Henning Fairgrounds Secretary/Accountant Laura Brooks Fairgrounds Foreman Jose` Villarreal
Rusty DeSpain
Navajo County Fair Board President/ Rodeo Chairman