Since 1989, the Fair Board has sought to honor those who have made an extra effort to support and make the annual Fair as much fun as possible, for all those who participate and attend the many shows and events.
This year the Whiteside County Fair has selected Jill Miller and Goldie Svendsen as the “2019 Co-Friends of the Fair.”
Jill and her husband, Sam, started showing draft horses at the Whiteside County Fair in the early 1980s. After a few years of showing, Jill began announcing the classes and has ever since. Her heart is with the Whiteside County Fair. In her eyes, the Whiteside County Fair is still the best “old-fashioned county fair.”
Harness Racing has been an ongoing attraction at the Whiteside County Fair for almost 150 years. One of the officials the Fair is required to have is a USTA Licensed Charter. We have been very fortunate here to have had an excellent Charter for the last 25 years. Her name is Goldie Svendsen. Goldie retired last year as a Charter. It was our privilege to have known and worked with Goldie over these many years, and to have benefited from her friendship, knowledge, and expertise.
Thank you to Jill Miller and Goldie Svendsen for all you have done and continue to do for the Whiteside County Fair. Your help is very much appreciated!