July 11, 2012

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July 11, 2012

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Anna Marie Farlow crowned 2012 Wabash County 4-H Fair Queen

ANNA MARIE FARLOW receives the 2012 Wabash County 4-H crown from 2011 Fair Queen Lauren Wagoner during the July 8 Queen Coronation. (photo by Danielle Swan) 2012 WABASH COUNTY 4-H FAIR QUEEN’S COURT members include: (from left) Kelli Siepker, Miss Congeniality; Kylie Echard, Second Runner-up; Anna Marie Farlow, Queen; Jenna Schmidt, First Runnerup; and Megan Frank, Third Runner-up. (photo by Danielle Swan)

by Danielle Swan Anna Marie Farlow’s reign as 2012 Wabash County 4-H Fair Queen began July 8 when the crown was passed to her by 2011 Queen Lauren Wagoner. Farlow, a senior at Southwood Jr./Sr. High School and one of 26 contestants in the pageant, decided to participate in the Queen Pageant after watching her older sister serve on the Queen’s Court in previous years. “She always had the best time so I just wanted to have that opportunity,” Farlow said. During her nine years in 4-H, Farlow’s projects have included sewing, Fashion Revue, general crafts, needle crafts, foods, food preservation, scrapbooking and collections. Farlow says she looks forward to attending the livestock shows as part of her duties as Queen. “I usually don’t take animals so I didn’t ever get to be a part of that and now I get to be a part of it in a different way,” she said. She also looks forward to spending time with her court, which consists of: Miss Congeniality Kelli Siepker, graduate of Southwood, entering her freshman year at Ball State University; Third Runner-up Megan Frank, graduate of Northfield, entering her freshman year at Purdue University; Second Runner-up Kylie Echard, a junior at Northfield; and First-Runner-up Jenna Schmidt, graduate of Southwood, entering her freshman year at Purdue University. At Southwood, Farlow plays basketball and golf. She is a member of Student Congress, Crossroads Bank Junior Board of Directors and PEP. She is a member of history club and National Honor Society, and a company member at Wabash Valley Dance Theater. Following high school,

she plans to pursue a career in the medical field. Farlow was surprised when she was announced as the 2012 Wabash County 4-H Fair Queen. “I didn’t really expect anything this year, I was hoping for third runner-up. I was so shocked,” she said. Farlow’s prize package included: a tiara, an embroidered garment bag and an engraved pendant necklace from pageant sponsors; a handmade sash from Ciara and Lisa Keffaber; a bouquet from Manchester Green House; a rhinestone tiara pin from Bobbi Bates and Susi Stephan; a setting and 8x10 portrait from Werking Studio; an engraved 8x10 picture frame from Andrea Greer of Manchester Realty; Also, a $25 gift certificate from The Studio; a manicure gift certificate form Aimee Emrick of Get Nailed; a $32 gift certificate from Friermood Tire & Alignment; thank you cards and envelopes from Silver Creek Printing & Office Supply; a $50 gift certificate from Uptown Style; an engraved pen from Wabash Engraving; a watch from Myers & Son Jewelers; an embroidered tote bag from Key’s Embroidery; Also, Mary Kay samples from Serena (Thrush) Acker; a blanket from Beacon Credit Union; a gift bag from Crossroads Bank; a fleece jacket from First Farmers Bank and Trust; a t-shirt, thermal cup and beach towel from Wells Fargo Bank; a $10 gift certificate from Main View Inn; a clock from Miller Furniture; a parking pass from the Wabash County Fair Association; a CD from Joy Christian Bookstore; and a scholarship from the Former Queen’s Scholarship Contributors. Another highlight of the Queen Pageant was the presentation of a plaque of recognition to a 50-year 4-H volunteer, Duane Truss. Truss has served three generations of 4-Hers in various leadership capacities since 1962. “It has been really rewarding to see these kids grow up and become leaders in the community,” Truss said as he accepted the plaque. Attendees also heard from the 2012 Indiana State Fair Queen Erika Burghardt, who let them in on what would be happening at the State Fair this year, the Year of Dairy Cows. She announced that a shuttle service will transport State Fair attendees between the fairgrounds and Bankers Life Fieldhouse, where the headline concerts will take place. The 2012 Wabash County 4-H Fair Queen Pageant Committee consisted of Susi Stephan, Caley Fitch, Andrea Greer, Lisa Keffaber and Lauren Wagoner. Judges

ANNA MARIE FARLOW, 2012 Wabash County 4-H Fair Queen, receives a hug from her sister, Mary Farlow, following the Queen Coronation July 8. (photo by Danielle Swan)

Index Classifieds ......................36-39 D&E ................................29-31

Weekly Reports ..............21-23

In Memoriam Toni Boyd, 51 Myrna Cornett, 73 Agnes Deardorff, 90 Sue Decker, 68

Sarah Fouts, 73 Mary Harner, 89 Etta Hunnicutt, 81 Rev. Guy Mowery, 98

Vol. 35, No. 17 Jerry Oldenkamp, 79 Johnie Shepherd, 88 Marcia Steele, 80 Ada Stoner, 85

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