Montmorency County 4-H Fair royalty crowned
Braelyn Rogers has been crowned Montmorency County 4-H Fair Queen. Airabella Marshall is Princess, and Emery Baur is Little Miss. The contestants braved cold and windy conditions in their summer outfits and gowns on July 21 to entertain an enthusiastic audience.

Rogers enjoys hunting, fishing, softball, volleyball, playing the saxophone and reading. Her favorite part of the fair is the pageant, and she describes herself as a diva. She would like to one day be a dermatologist.

“The person who has had the biggest impact in my life is my coach, Randy Mullard, because he has taught me to be a good teammate and a good friend,” Rogers said during an onstage question.

In addition to the title of Queen, Rogers won the awards for interview, introduction, dance, talent, congeniality and gown. Second runner up in the Queen category is Evangalyne O’Rourke, and first runner up is Harper Gruschke, who also won the awards for people’s choice and public speaking.

Princess Marshall enjoys being outside, hanging out with her brother, taking care of her animals and learning to speak Spanish. She said her biggest accomplishments are earning a spot on a travel team and making her own farm stand. She would like to be a veterinarian. Marshall told the emcee that her mom has been her biggest inspiration, because she believes in her abilities and makes her feel she can do anything.

Marshall won the awards for interview and gown/poise, and she tied for the talent award. Third runner up in the Princess category is Kayla Kuzewski, who tied for the public speaking award. Second runner up is Ava Fletcher, who tied for the awards for talent and coordination/dance. First runner up is Allyson Krzyszton, who tied for the awards for people’s choice and public speaking.

Little Miss Baur likes being outside, taking care of her animals, craft projects, the rides at the fair and mushroom pizza. She would like to be a teacher when she grows up. Baur won the awards for dance, gown and public speaking. Third runner up in the Little Miss category is Quinn Jaroscak. Second runner up is Kennadie Filice, who also won the awards for people’s choice and congeniality. First runner up is Brynlee Keister, who also won the award for interview.

County to seek a special millage in November election
County commissioners at the regular county board meeting on July 23 voted in favor of seeking a special millage in the Nov. 3 election to offset Headlee rollbacks that have decreased the amount of general operation millage levied. Commissioner Bob DeVriendt voted in opposition after saying the Headlee rollbacks are the result of property values increasing faster than the rate of inflation.

Voters in 1976 approved a county operating millage of 5.75 mills, but rollbacks have reduced the levy to 4.8204 mills. The county will be seeking .9296 mill for a period of eight years to reinstate the millage to what was previously approved. Aprille Williamson, county controller, said, without a reset, rollbacks will continue to reduce the levy, and the county would have to seek a millage for recycling, another unfunded mandate with which the county must comply.

Montmorency County 4-H Fair
“Blue Jeans and Country Dreams” was the theme of this year’s Montmorency County 4-H Fair. The activities kicked off with a flag ceremony on July 21, and the grassy grounds with a wooded backdrop always provide the perfect setting for one of the most kid-friendly fairs in the area.

Whether it was showing animals or participating in free activities, youths stayed busy throughout the week. In addition to braving the carnival rides, youths had free opportunities to learn line dancing, hunt for painted rocks for prizes, play games, have faces painted, play laser tag, make crafts, get blasted with bubbles, play bingo or enter a cornhole tournament.

Dot, a balloon artist, returned with her amazing talent of creating complex characters, and Dustin Hejka, Twisted Style Freerunning, made an appearance to thrill spectators with an acrobatic juggling and stunt show that incorporated kids in the audience. Food vendors offered a variety of treats, and the homemade meals from the fair kitchen did not disappoint. The Martin Valentine Village came through with the free annual root beer floats as well as homemade apple butter and bread.

Visitors could step back in time at a log cabin, the Rice House, the Old McKenzie School House or the blacksmith shop. The bump ‘n run, Fridays grandstand feature, might have offered too much excitement with two cars driving over barriers and a youth rollover. Saturday’s grandstand feature included power wheels racing and more bump n run action.

Death Notices
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