 2011 Logan County Fair
Queen Kelsi Ubbenga observed, "There is nothing bigger than the
county fair."
This entire week through Sunday, crowds will pack the fairgrounds
day and evening for competition and entertainment events, while
taking in "fair food" and greeting friends and neighbors. In its
76th year, the fair is annually the biggest social event of local
residents in Logan County.
Later in the evening Ubbenga would crown Dani Juilfs as the 2012
Miss Logan County Fair and Karson Mott as Little Miss.
The pageant kicked off with the contestants and Queen Kelsi doing
a line dance number to the Lonestar song "Country Fair."
The six contestants vying for the crown must compete in a variety
of events that began earlier in the day with an interview by the
judges.
During the pageant the young women were asked to give a
one-minute speech and then respond to the pop question: What part of
today's young generation do you most identify with and why?
Following is a brief summary of each contestant's answer:
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Dani Juilfs, 19,
Lincoln
One-minute speech: When she went to college she did not realize
how much she would miss her parents asking her, "Will you be
home for dinner?" She now appreciates the special conversations
with her biggest fans around the dinner table.
Response to question: Identifies most with how much youth today
revolve around technology.
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Alexandria Haffner,
18, Emden
One-minute speech: She has had to cope with having a hearing
deficiency. For example, she was tested later in life and had to
learn how not to be embarrassed because of differences, like
hearing aids.
Response to question: Identifies most with text messaging
because she likes to text, a lot.
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Audrey Maske, 18,
Mount Pulaski
One-minute speech: She was the captain of a male soccer team in
high school. She had to overcome differences, and she said to
not let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.
Response to question: Identifies most with social networking to
stay in contact with friends.
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Sara Buchanan, 18,
Lincoln
One-minute speech: "You only live once" really makes sense to
her because of her mother's health issues. She recognizes how
much her support team means to her.
Response to question: Identifies most with body image and that
we have to love ourselves.
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Betsy Leesman, 19,
Emden
One-minute speech: She spoke about how much she appreciates the
love and support of her family, realizing that she will never
have to go through things alone because she has her family
surrounding her.
Response to question: Identifies most with social networking
because she likes to be connected to everyone.
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Megan Griesheim, 19, Mount Pulaski
One-minute speech: She comes in a small package but brings an
extremely outgoing and big personality.
Response to question: Identifies with being interactive and
enjoying one thing together.
Judges took a little time to make their decisions. During a pause
in the show, visiting queens and Little Misses and past Logan County
Fair royalty were introduced.
First runner-up for queen was Audrey Maske. Second runner-up and
"crowd's choice" was Sara Buchanan. The award of Miss Congeniality
went to Alexandria Haffner.
This is the fourth year for the Little Miss Logan County Fair
pageant, and 15 contestants entertained the crowd with their smiles
and enthusiasm.
Karson Mott was chosen as the 2012 Little Miss Logan County Fair.
First runner-up was Sarah Cross and second runner-up was Chloe
Stone. The audience vote for "crowd's choice" was Charlotte LaForge.
The evening concluded with 2011 Miss Logan County Fair Kelsi
Ubbenga thanking her support system, the Logan County Fair board and
her parents. She expressed how much having the title meant to her
and how the Logan County Fair will always be a big event in her
heart.
[By HANNAH MICHALSEN] |
