Winners all around as 2011 Junior Fair Royalty Named and Plate Auction Held
By Teri Stein
September 18, 2011
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Photos by Teri Stein
Summary: And the winners are Find out who was named the Junior Fair King and Queen and who had the winning fair plate bids in pre-fair activities held on Sunday Sept.18, at the Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds in the Main Show Arena.
It was a big night for the village of Stonecreek. Immediately before Erin Vogel of Stonecreek gave up her crown as 2010 Junior Fair Queen, her brother Keaven, 16, was named 2011 Junior Fair King. Keaven is a junior at Garaway High School and an eight year member of the 4-H Farmers and Friends.
I had no idea how I was going to be blessed this year, said Erin Vogel of her reign as Junior Fair Queen. The little girls that think youre Cinderella are the most fun.
Keaven is clearly biased. I think of all the fairs Ive been to, ours is the best, he said after being named Junior Fair King.
Erin Vogel, currently a freshman at Kent State University, was later named the 2011 winner of the Sandy Wardell Memorial Outstanding Junior Leadership award.
Another Stonecreek resident, Clarrisa Mutti, daughter of Kevin and Sheila Mutti, was named the 2011 Junior Fair Queen. Mutti is a freshman at Kent State University, and a ten year 4-H member of the Milkmakers, and Town and Country 4-H clubs. This is a great opportunity and I cant wait to get started, said Mutti.
The Junior Fair King and Queen were named in pre-fair activities held in the Main Show Arena at the Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds. The winners were selected for their leadership abilities, community service, participation in 4-H and/or FFA, and their ability to represent and promote the fair throughout the year.
Their main responsibilities during fair week will be assisting with the shows and sales.
Both the King and Queen received a $250 scholarship and other prizes. The event was sponsored by the Tuscarawas County Fairboard and co-chaired by Janelle Cronebaugh and American Family Insurance Agent Tina Armstrong, both former Junior Fair Queens.
The other candidates for queen were: Tara Jones, 17, of Dundee, daughter of Bob and Peg Jones, a senior at Garaway High School and a six year member of the 4-H Jr. Achievers; Kira Oliver, 17, of Dennison, daughter of Ruth Oliver, a senior at Buckeye Career Center, a nine year member of the 4-H Outlaws and a four year member of the Buckeye Career Center FFA; and Jessica Pitcher, 16, of Bolivar, daughter of Doug and Teresa Pitcher, a home schooled senior and a four year member of the Tusky Valley Stars.
The other candidates for king were: Bradley Mayfield, 16, of Dover, son of Annette Marshall, a senior at New Philadelphia High School, and a nine year member of the Brisky Buckeyes and Bryer Schupp, 17, of New Philadelphia, son of Todd and Jackie Schupp, attends Indian Valley High School, is a nine year member of the Buckhorn Buckshots and a four year member of the Indian Valley FFA.
This years plate auction was a huge success with proceeds from the first ten plates totaling $2,585. The plate features an image of a young boy holding a pumpkin and was inspired by designer, Greg Scotts son, Benjamin, 7, of New Philadelphia. The number one plate was purchased by Jim and Pat Cargnel of Cargnels Cleaning Service for $700. Cargnels Cleaning has purchased the number one plate every year since the beginning of the plate auction in 2009.
Other winning bidders were No. 2 plate, $350, Jerry Prysi Excavating; No. 3, $200, Tim Daum of Nester Sound Company; No. 4, $200, Mark and Jamie Beaber of Beitzel Meats; No. 5, $200, Eric Prysi; No. 6, $210, Jeremy and Michelle Evans family; No. 7, $200, Sophia Cronebaugh; No. 8, $200, Bill Young; No. 9, $200, Ann Mumaw; and No. 10, $125, Bud and Mary Ann Kendle of Kendle Farms.
A new tradition was started this year as the proceeds from the eleventh plate produced go to fund the Junior Fair King and Queen contest. Bob Smith of Smith Ambulance paid $875 for the plate. We support all the area festivals, said Smith. Its for a worthwhile cause and we are just happy to do it.
Following the auction, plaques were awarded to the top 4-H winners in each project.
Attendees at the event were appreciative of the new bleachers in the Main Show Arena thanks to the work of the Market Livestock Committee, a grant from the Reeves Foundation, donations by others, and an adopt-a-seat program. The new bleachers feature four sets of steps with handrails and were custom made to fit in the arena.
