Faces of the fair

Published 5:00 am Sunday, August 6, 2006

Destinee Reynolds, 5, of Madras, poses for a photograph Saturday with Sam Klemke, 49, of Eugene. Klemke is an artist who spent his week at the Deschutes County Fair drawing caricatures of people.

Destinee Reynolds, 5, Madras

What brings you to the fair?

I wanted to ride the rides and see the animals.

What’s your favorite part of the fair?

Getting drawn.

Most memorable fair event?

Not sure (says it shyly).

Best food?

Cotton candy.

Best ride?

The airplane.

Sam Klemke, 49, Eugene

What brings you to the fair?

To make money this is my 10th year working at this fair.

What’s your favorite part of the fair?

It is a well-run fair and has the strongest economy in the state of Oregon.

Most memorable fair event?

Staying out late. Im always the last one open.

Best food? The food is just terrible.

Best ride?

I loathe the carnival with a passion.

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