Winners all around as 2011 Junior Fair royalty named and plate auction held
It was a big night for the village of Stone Creek. Immediately before Erin Vogel of Stone Creek 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 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 you’re Cinderella are the most fun.”
Keaven is clearly biased. “I think of all the fairs I’ve 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 Stone Creek resident, Clarisa Mutti, daughter of Kevin and Sheila Mutti, was named the 2011 Junior Fair Queen. Mutti is a freshman at Kent State University, and a 10-year 4-H member of the Milkmakers, and Town and Country 4-H clubs. “This is a great opportunity and I can’t 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 Tina Armstrong, American Family Insurance agent, 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. He 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 year’s plate auction was a huge success, with proceeds from the first 10 plates totaling $2,585. The plate features an image of a young boy holding a pumpkin and was inspired by designer Greg Scott’s son, Benjamin, 7, of New Philadelphia. The number one plate was purchased by Jim and Pat Cargnel of Cargnel’s Cleaning Service for $700. Cargnel’s Cleaning has purchased the number one plate every year since the beginning of the plate auction in 2009.
Other winning bidders were number two plate, $350, Jerry Prysi Excavating; number three, $200, Tim Daum of Nester Sound Company; number four, $200, Mark and Jamie Beaber of Beitzel Meats; number five, $200, Eric Prysi; number six, $210, Jeremy and Michelle Evans family; number seven, $200, Sophia Cronebaugh; number eight, $200, Bill Young; number nine, $200, Ann Mumaw; and number 10, $125, Bud and Mary Ann Kendle of Kendle Farms.
A new tradition was started this year, as the proceeds from the 11th 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. “It’s 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.
“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 you’re Cinderella are the most fun.”
Keaven is clearly biased. “I think of all the fairs I’ve 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 Stone Creek resident, Clarisa Mutti, daughter of Kevin and Sheila Mutti, was named the 2011 Junior Fair Queen. Mutti is a freshman at Kent State University, and a 10-year 4-H member of the Milkmakers, and Town and Country 4-H clubs. “This is a great opportunity and I can’t 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 Tina Armstrong, American Family Insurance agent, 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. He 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 year’s plate auction was a huge success, with proceeds from the first 10 plates totaling $2,585. The plate features an image of a young boy holding a pumpkin and was inspired by designer Greg Scott’s son, Benjamin, 7, of New Philadelphia. The number one plate was purchased by Jim and Pat Cargnel of Cargnel’s Cleaning Service for $700. Cargnel’s Cleaning has purchased the number one plate every year since the beginning of the plate auction in 2009.
Other winning bidders were number two plate, $350, Jerry Prysi Excavating; number three, $200, Tim Daum of Nester Sound Company; number four, $200, Mark and Jamie Beaber of Beitzel Meats; number five, $200, Eric Prysi; number six, $210, Jeremy and Michelle Evans family; number seven, $200, Sophia Cronebaugh; number eight, $200, Bill Young; number nine, $200, Ann Mumaw; and number 10, $125, Bud and Mary Ann Kendle of Kendle Farms.
A new tradition was started this year, as the proceeds from the 11th 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. “It’s 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.
Published: September 18, 2011
