Year 2000 Yamhill County Fair

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4 ladies doing Bobbin Lace stitchery Who should we be greeted by but the Bobbin Lace experts. Joyce Klow is on the left. Alice Howell in the blue top. Susan McDaniel on the far right. The ringleader in the multicolored top is Shirley McDaniel. This is an extremely intricate craft. The designs use very fine thread with dozens of bobbins.
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Bobbin Lace examples Here are some award winning Bobbin Lace examples. This best in show example was done by Shirley.
The heart in the top right corner was done by Alice.
Old Fair Buildings Yamhill County Fair is the oldest fair in Oregon, dating back to 1854. Here are some fine old buildings that house the animals.
Sheep Judging Folks going to the sheep judging.
The sheep judge This was an interesting activity to watch. The judge took a long time to explain how she voted on each sheep handler. This is good growing up stuff.
girls on horses These girls on their horses were waiting for the judging of their horsemanship.
Brandy Stroeder car donation event This was an old car that was donated to be used to raise money for 18 year old Brandy Stroeder. Ms. Stroeder is the young woman from McMinnville who suffers from cystic fibrosis and needs a double lung and liver transplant.
Wylie and the Wild West Show on stage Here we have Wylie and the Wild West Show entertaining the folks. Swaying, dancing, sweating and strumming.

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