The sixty-first Annual Berkeley County Youth Fair is happening this week, August 4 - 9, at the Harry D. Shelley Park (formerly known as The Berkeley County Youth Fairgrounds) in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Exhibits open at noon, daily with an admission price of five dollars for anyone thirteen and older. The Carnival opens daily at six p.m., and at four p.m. on Saturday. Tuesday's Carnival admission is only twelve dollars, with all other nights at fifteen dollars.
Josh Gracin will be performing at the Amphitheater on Wednesday night at eight p.m. Josh Gracin gained his fame during the second season of American Idol. Josh was the Marine everyone was cheering for and he came in fourth place in the end. Sticking to his commitment to the Marine Corps, Josh did not tour with the rest of the top ten American Idol finalists, instead completed his stint as a recruiting tool, making public appearances at special events as an ambassador for the Marine Corps. Since then, he signed with Lyric Street Records and has recently released his second album.
The other major events happening during the Berkeley County Youth Fair this year are: Monday and Tuesday nights' Truck and Tractor Pulls; Thursday night's Circle B Cattle Company Bull Riding Show; Friday night's Demolition Derby; and Saturday night's Double Figure Eight Derby. Fans of these events loyally attend year after year.
The entire schedule of events are as follows:
Every Day:
Noon Indoor Exhibits Open to the Public
4:00 PM Milking Parlor Opens
5:00 PM Commercial Exhibits Open to the Public
5:00 PM Sight Mobile in the Commercial Exhibits Area
11:00 PM Fair Closes
Monday, August 4, 2008:
8:00 AM Rabbit Judging in the Rabbit Barn
8:00 AM Hog Showmanship & Judging in the Indoor Arena
1:30 PM Small Pet Show in the Indoor Arena
4:00 PM Beef BBQ on the Exhibit Hall Porch
6:00 PM Carnival Opens - $15.00
6:30 PM Truck and Tractor Pull in the Track Area
7:00 PM 4-H Style Show in the Indoor Arena
Tuesday, August 5, 2008:
9:00 AM Sheep Showmanship & Judging in the Indoor Arena
9:00 AM Horse Showmanship in the Horse Arena
11:00 AM Poultry Judging in the Poultry Barn
1:30 PM Dog Show in the Indoor Arena
5:00 PM Ice Cream Eating Contest in the Indoor Arena
6:00 PM Carnival Opens - $12.00
6:30 PM Truck and Tractor Pull in the Outdoor Arena
7:00 PM Livestock Jeopardy in the Indoor Arena
8:00 PM Cow Chip Bingo in the Indoor Arena
Wednesday, August 6, 2008:
9:00 AM Beef Showmanship & Judging in the Indoor Arena
4:00 PM Chicken BBQ on the Exhibit Hall Porch
6:00 PM Donut Eating Contest in the Indoor Arena
7:00 PM Mini Tractor Pull in the Outdoor Arena
8:00 PM Josh Gracin at the Amphitheater
Thursday, August 7, 2008:
9:00 AM Dairy Showmanship & Judging in the Indoor Arena
9:00 AM Horse Show in the Horse Arena
1:00 PM Goat Showmanship & Judging in the Indoor Arena
6:00 PM Watermelon Eating Contest in the Indoor Arena
6:00 PM Carnival Opens - $15.00
6:30 PM Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull in the Indoor Arena
8:00 PM Pretty Animal Contest in the Indoor Arena
8:00 PM Circle B Cattle Company Bull Riding in the Track Area
Friday, August 8, 2008:
9:00 AM Tractor Operator's Contest in the Horse Arena
9:00 AM Llama Judging in the Horse Arena
10:00 AM Barnyard Olympics in the Indoor Arena
2:00 PM Horse Costume Contest in the Outdoor Arena
5:30 PM Celebrity Milking Contest in the Indoor Arena
6:00 PM Carnival Opens - $15.00
6:30 PM Livestock Sale in the Indoor Arena
8:00 PM Demolition Derby in the Track Area
Saturday, August 9, 2008:
Noon Craft Vendors in the Exhibit Building
Noon Martinsburg FFA Educational Animal Exhibit
1:00 PM Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull in the Indoor Arena
4:00 PM Carnival Opens - $15.00
8:00 PM Double Figure Eight Derby in the Track Area
10:30 PM Fireworks Display
Bring the kids out and enjoy a day of fun eating contests, then follow it with a night of rides and carnival games.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Berkeley County Youth Fair
Saturday, August 2, 2008
My Big Brother 10 Articles Thus Far:
I'm still a week behind on the behind the scenes articles because I went to the beach for a week and decided to wait to begin writing until I got home. So here's what I've got thus far:
April & Ollie Make Out - Big Brother 10
Behind the Scenes - Big Brother 10 - July 13, 2008
Behind the Scenes - Big Brother 10 - July 14, 2008
Behind the Scenes - Big Brother 10 - July 15, 2008
Behind the Scenes - Big Brother 10 - July 18, 2008
Big Brother 10 - the Old People VS Libra - the Screamfest
Big Brother 10 Houseguests Entertain Themselves by Putting on the Show "Big Brother After Dark"
Big Brother 10 Houseguests Play Porno Password While April & Ollie Have Sex
Big Brother 10 Houseguests Play Porno Password & April and Ollie Have Sex
Warning, this article contains adult content:
Big Brother 10 Houseguests Play Porno Password & April and Ollie Have Sex
Big Brother 10 Houseguests Entertain Themselves by Putting on a Show
Big Brother 10 Houseguests Entertain Themselves by Putting on a Show
An Excerpt:
What a crazy, fun and creative way the houseguests found to entertain themselves on July 19, 2008. They put on a show for and with each other. Groups got together to create segments. Renny's collection of wigs, hats and boas came in handy.
Renny is to open the show with a dance. Libra will be a therapist. Steven, Jerry and Michelle will be talk show hosts giving out a top ten list of things to do in the Big Brother house when there is nothing else to do. Jessie and Memphis are doing a mock Antiques Roadshow. April is going to be a Barbie gone wild.
Big Brother 10 Fight - Libra VS Renny & Jerry
My article:
Big Brother 10 - The Old People VS Libra - Screamfest
An Excerpt:
If the start of the day is any indication, today will be a boring day in the Big Brother house. Keesha and Libra get up and talk game for an hour, then realize nothing is scheduled for them to do today, so they curl back into bed. Oh, but how things change in the Big Brother house.
Shortly after Producers woke the houseguests up for the day, Jerry and Libra get into an all out screamfest. Libra complained about having two "old people" on her team for the food challenge and Jerry was offended and confronted her about what she said. Their voices escalated quickly and the other houseguests were forced into the drama.
April & Ollie - Big Brother 10 Showmance
Here's my articles to date:
April & Ollie Make Out
April & Ollie Have Sex
April & Ollie Have Sex Again
(The info & video on April & Ollie are at the end of this article)
Brian from Big Brother 10 is Selling his Keepsakes!
Big Brother 10
NUDE Photos - Jessie from Big Brother 10
As a former Mr. All Natural, Jessie did a nude photo shoot with a professional photographer. That photographer is selling original prints and you can buy them through a link from my website:
Big Brother 10
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Tent Camping Website
I'm putting together a webpage for everything related to tent camping... with articles, advice, camping gear, etc.
The page is up and running; however, I'm still waiting on my camping articles to get published online.. once they're published, the webpage is going to be fantastic!
Monday, July 14, 2008
Harlotry to Royalty
This is something I wanted to share from my email..
Rahab: Going Out on a Limb Through faith, Rahab saved her life and her family's.
(Joshua 2, 6:20-25, Hebrews 11:31)
Joshua sent two men to check out Jericho, a city the Israelite people would have to conquer in order to enter their promised land. The two spies hid out at Rahab's home. Rahab helped the Godly men, for she knew that God had given them Jericho.
The king found out the spies were staying at this harlot's residence, and he wanted to see the men. So Rahab, confident and a quick thinker, sent the king on a "wild goose chase."
In exchange for giving the spies protection and an escape plan, Rahab asked the men to keep her and her family safe when they returned to overtake Jericho. The Israelites agreed. The spies were true to their word, as Rahab was.
Rahab kept the spies' whereabouts a secret, even though it put her life and family's in jeopardy. When the Israelites overthrew Jericho, the only residents spared were Rahab and her family. Rahab was rewarded for trusting in God, for she and her loved ones became a part of God's
people.
Harlotry to Royalty
Rahab was an overcomer. She led a sinful life but didn't remain there. She ended up a wife, a grandmother, and part of the generation of David, a royal king and Jesus our Savior. Rahab was the wife of Salmon, mother to Boaz, and great, great, great grandmother to David, the first king of Israel. Jesus also shares Rahab's lineage as a direct descendant of King David. (Matthew 1:5-6, 16)
God overlooked Rahab's flawed tendencies. He does the same for us today. Although Rahab's lifestyle wasn't God's best for her, God was able to use her in bringing His will to pass. God isn't the one reminding us of past mistakes. He doesn't want us to remain a captive to our past but to thrive. "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland." (Isaiah 43:18-19 NIV)
Lord, I need some wisdom fast. There are many things happening, which I don't understand. Especially those things I think You would or should do differently. I know, I know, Your ways are not mine, and You alone see the full picture. Replace my doubts with faith that You
really do have my best interest at heart. Reveal things about myself that I haven't believed in a long time. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.
lisa@cfdevotionals.
http://www.postapra
Last Week's Congressional Voting Record
Recent Senate Votes:
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FISA Amendments Act of 2008
Vote Passed (69-28, 3 Not Voting)
The Senate passed this bill to revise U.S. surveillance laws.
Sen. Robert Byrd voted NO
Sen. John Rockefeller IV voted YES
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Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Vote Agreed to (69-30, 1 Not Voting)
The Senate passed this bill that stops a scheduled 10.6 percent Medicare physician payment cut.
Sen. Robert Byrd voted YES
Sen. John Rockefeller IV voted YES
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Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008
Vote Agreed to (63-5, 32 Not Voting)
The Senate passed its version of a housing-recovery package.
Sen. Robert Byrd voted YES
Sen. John Rockefeller IV voted YES
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Recent House Votes:
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Electronic Message Preservation Act
Vote Passed (286-137, 11 Not Voting)
The House passed a measure requiring federal agencies to begin storing e-mail records, according to standards set by the National Archives and Records
Administration.
Rep. Shelley Moore Capito voted YES
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Upcoming Votes:
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United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008 - S.2731
The Senate will vote on this bill to fund programs in foreign countries that combat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria.
Intelligence Authorization Act, FY 2009 - H.R.5959
The House is scheduled to vote on this bill to authorize appropriations for intelligence and intelligence-related activities in the next fiscal year.
The National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act - H.R.3999
The House is expected to vote on this bill to improve highway bridge safety.
Cool Military Pics
07/11/2008 - U.S. Soldiers assigned to a survey team from Task Force Castle prepare to move out on a mission in Afghanistan July 11, 2008. The Soldiers will survey a proposed site for a new observation post. DoD photo by 1st Lt. Tomas Rofkahr, U.S. Army. (Released)
07/02/2008 - U.S. Army soldiers from the 432nd Civil Affairs Battalion and the 926th Engineer Brigade Combat Team conduct assessments in the Sadr City district of Baghdad, Iraq, on July 2, 2008. The soldiers, assigned to Task Force Gold in conjunction with Task Force Regulars, are conducting site assessments in support of revitalization projects in the area. DoD photo by Tech. Sgt. Cohen A. Young, U.S. Air Force. (Released)
07/07/2008 - U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposalmen from the 447th Air Expeditionary Group detonate explosives attached to the wings of a C-130 Hercules aircraft at Sather Air Base in Iraq July 7, 2008. The aircraft was disabled after it made an emergency landing last month, and the Airmen are using a series of controlled detonations to divide the aircraft into smaller pieces so it can be moved. DoD photo by Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Allen, U.S. Air Force. (Released)
07/06/2008 - The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) begins its transit into Agana Harbor, Guam, July 6, 2008, for a port call after helping with disaster relief operations off the coast of the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Fengshen. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is on a routine deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. DoD photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Spike Call, U.S. Navy. (Released)
Today was supposed to be a good day
It was.. supposed to be that is..
I got so angry that I was crying and shaking. It stinks that I cannot even blog about what got me so upset because it involves someone else's bad choices in life. All I can safely say out there in cyberland is that one of that person's bad choices was affecting someone else whom I care for and I just could not stand by without saying anything. And I said a lot..
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Behind the Scenes - 3/2/08 - Big Brother 9
The day starts off with a fight that lasts all morning.. then the Veto is used and another couple gets put on the block...
Behind the Scenes 3/2/08
Good Morning Fight - Big Brother 9
Allison heard that Shelia was talking about her behind her back, so she went into the bathroom and lit into her.. then once everything settled down, Allison followed Shelia up into the HOH room to start in on her again, but Sharon ripped into Allison for calling her a liar in the game. Then Shelia and Allison got into it.
The fight is in two parts... the first part is the bathroom fight and the second part is the HOH fight.
Part One
Part Two
Monday, March 3, 2008
Behind the Scenes 3/1/08 Big Brother 9
Tin Foil Hats Protect Josh and Natalie from Evil in the Big Brother 9 House
Yes.. and no.. they are not being serious..well, not COMPLETELY serious...
Tin Foil Hats
Josh and Natalie Bless the Big Brother 9 House
Josh and Natalie take their Bibles in hand, water they'd prayed over, and became Blessing the whole house...
Josh and Natalie Bless the Big Brother House
Round Five - Allison and Joshuah Fight on Big Brother 9
She tries to bait him into another argument, but he stands firm...
Round Five
Shelia and Allison Make Up - Big Brother 9
They start out loud, everyone in the house listens in.. then they make up and hug...
Shelia and Allison Make Up
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Behind the Scenes - Big Brother 9 - 2/29/08
The day of the POV and the hot tub group make out
Behind the Scenes 2/29/08
Hot Tub Group Make Out on Big Brother 9
Everyone is kissing everyone else again.. James, Chelsia and Allison do a three way kiss
Hot Tub Group Make Out
James' Tattoos - Big Brother 9
Everyone keeps asking about the tattoos that CBS has been blurring out. PLUS, James has to wear band-aids to cover some of his tattoos.
Since the tattoos' imagery and language is offensive, I did not want to put photos and stuff up on my regular Big Brother 9 webpage.. so I made another one and this is for Adults Only!
www.squidoo.com/jamestattoos
There are photos, videos and descriptions... PLUS you can debate on whether you think James should be forced to wear band-aids twenty-four hours a day!
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