Live Oak —
The Suwannee County Fair begins next week and while most think of the midway rides and the food that is available, there are several hundred kids in our area that look forward to one thing - the Youth Livestock Show and Sale. But which one should the kid attend?
You see, there will be two shows and sales this year.
We published a story in the March 14 edition that explained, due to a scheduling conflict, the dates of the Suwannee County Fair were moved up. The Fair Board decided to move up the dates of the Livestock Show and Sale as well. However, kids raise their animals in a way to anticipate a certain time period where they will be showing their animal(s) at the fair. As one who showed pigs in several of these shows and sales through high school, this editor can tell you that certain pigs would not have made weight a couple times if made to show them early.
The Livestock Board knows this as well and chose not to change the dates.
Good for them. Why couldn’t the Fair Board agree?
It’s a shame that something fun and rewarding for kids has turned into something like this. It’s for the kids folks. Remember that.
Let’s support these kids. Go to both shows and sales. It is not their fault there are two of them.
Hopefully there will be enough buyers.
Local News
March 23, 2012
Our View: It's for the kids
- Local News
-
-
Happening now: 61st Florida Folk Festival
The Florida Folk Festival celebrates music, traditions and culture in White Springs
-
Suwannee Democrat Obituaries-May 24, 2013
Doris J. Parson, Joe Pete Cannon, Alvin Harris, Na'Ryiah Smith, Martha Mayes Newcomer, Laura Newmans, Florence E. Frederick
-
Morning Update for Friday, May 24, 2013
Good morning. Here are your updates for today.
-
Suwannee Primary students get a glimpse of wildlife
Video included
-
Commissioner turns up heat over agenda changes
Compromise made on public speaking, bid reviews
-
Morning Update for Thursday, May 23, 2013
Good morning. Here are your updates for today.
- Mayo child struck by vehicle doing fine
-
‘Changing Minds’ strikes gold
LHS production pleases public
-
Boat safely this holiday weekend!
A message from the FWC
-
Mommies helping mommies
A local woman seeks to help other moms affected by Oklahoma tornado
- More Local News Headlines
-
Happening now: 61st Florida Folk Festival
Officials: Truck Hit Bridge Before Collapse
Sheriff: No Sign Killing of 2 Kids Was Planned
Obama Defends Drone Strikes, With Limits
Raw: Jurors Deadlock on Jodi Arias Penalty
Boy Scouts Decision "First Step" Say Activists
Raw: Utah Teen Arrested in Death of His Brothers
Closer Look at Okla. School Where Children Died
Two Suspects in Murder Known to London Police
Boy Scouts Mom Supports Gay Inclusiveness
"Be Ready": NOAA Warns of Busy Hurricane Season
SeaWorld: Penguins Are Coolest Thing in Florida
Obama Renews Call to Close Gitmo
Obama Offers Drone Strike Defense
Raw: Heckler Interrupts Obama on Guantanamo
A Slice of Apple History Up for Grabs
