August 6 Valley Life column

August 6 Valley Life column

With corn rustling and hot dusty winds, August is a busy month. There's that last camping trip, the end of summer vacations, shopping for school clothes and numerous county fairs.

And who doesn't love fairs: corn dogs cotton candy, flashing lights, the buzz and whir of carnival rides, the electricity in the air as you greet friends or admire the exhibits and livestock. Even if you're not a big rodeo fan, there's always something to do at the fair; maybe it's to just sit on a bench and watch people.

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