Editor,

Since the end of this year’s wonderful fair, there has been some well-deserved recognition of the hundreds of volunteer hours that go in to making the fair what it is every year.

But we would also like to take this opportunity to recognize some of the businesses in our community that financially sponsor many of the great activities experienced by fair-goers.

Every year, each barn must raise the funds needed to cover everything from trophies for the participating 4-H youth to travel expenses for the contest judges who come from all over the state. This year the Whidbey Homesteaders Goat 4-H group took up the cause and solicited area businesses for their support in helping the goat division put on some great fair events.

We would like to publicly thank the following community-spirited businesses for their sponsorship of our 4-H youth: Ace Hardware, Blackberry Moon Farm, Half-Link Bicycle Shop, Hanson’s Building Supply, Island Wellness & Massage, Pets & Co., and Sebo’s Hardware.

Please remember the good these folks have done with their business dollars as you spread your local shopping dollars around! They are truly a part of what makes living on this island special.

Gratefully,

KIM LARSON

MOLLY JACOBSON

co-leaders,

Whidbey Homesteaders 4-H

goat division superintendents