weighed just outside. Each queen
candidate did her best and present-
ed with a poise that would make
any county proud.
The candidates introduced them-
selves, telling about what living in
Logan County has meant to them.
Each talked about valuing her
family and community, as well as
describing some challenge she over-
came and her hopes for the future.
The pop question was a bit chal-
lenging to each as it came as close
to where each one was standing as
you get. Rather than some nebu-
lous question about how to bring
world peace, master of ceremonies
Cameron Kurtz asked each contest-
ant what exhibit they would add or
change at the Logan County Fair.
And, of course, there were those
precious moments that come only
when you put a 5-, 6- or 7-year-old
on stage and a microphone in her
hands. The Little Misses’ presenta-
tion of self and their predictable,
unpredictable candor delighted the
crowd.
Candidates were Charlie McFad-
den, Charlotte LaForge, Addison
Stonecipher, Lily Holmes, Mattea
McFadden, Chloe Stone, Cloee
O’Donoghue, Emma Baker, Becca
Heitzig, Kathryn Schleder, Kris-
tina Morrow, Sarah Jane Dahmm,
Baylee Cronin, Celia Cross and
Kamryn Battin.
Outgoing 2012 Little Miss Karson
Mott delivered sunshine and well-
honed, though genuine messages.
Those vying for her spot brought
chuckles in their charming respons-
es to their favorite things about
the fair: “the rides,” “funnel cakes,”
“cotton candy.” With the flash of a
smile, some with deep dimples and
maybe a wiggle or two thrown in
with their hand waves; each Little
Miss was a delight.
A number of special guests filled
the time needed for the contestants
to change between their opening
dance number, “The Way You Look
Tonight,” and self-introductions,
beauty and physique, pop question,
and stage presence. Special guests
for the evening included former
Miss Logan County 1945 Evelyn
(Oltmanns) Belcher, who was ap-
plauded, along with visiting county
queens, junior misses and little
misses. Miss Illinois County Fair
2013, Amelia Martens of Orion,
took the stage and spoke about her
experiences this past year and the
value of agriculture to Illinois. She
complimented 2012 Miss Logan
County Dani Juilfs on her represen-
tation of Logan County.
Crystal Quint was crowned the new
Miss Logan County Fair 2013 and
Celia Cross was chosen as the new
Little Miss Logan County.
Other awards were presented to
Haylie Langley, for both Crowd’s
Choice and Miss Congeniality;
Brittney Bone, second runner-up;
and Sara Buchanan, first runner-up.
Queen Crystal Quint is the daugh-
ter of Gene and Patricia Quint.
She is a graduate of Lincoln Com-
munity High School and plans
to graduate from college in 2016.
Her goal is to become a pediatric
oncology nurse. She enjoys reading,
cross-stitch, board games, spending
time with family and friends, work-
ing out, traveling, and experiencing
different cultures.
Little Miss Celia Cross is the
daughter of Kent and Julie Cross.
Other awards for the Little Miss
contest: Miss Photogenic was Char-
lotte LaForge, daughter of Gary and
Lisa LaForge. Crowd’s Choice was
Lily Holmes, daughter of Corey and
Dana Holmes. Second runner-up
was Emma Baker, daughter of Jessi-
ca Robertson and Derek Baker; and
first runner-up was Becca Heitzig,
daughter of Tim and Kim Heitzig.
Queen Quint will reign over the
Logan County Fair and be in at-
tendance at as many events, awards
and presentations as possible. Little
Miss Cross will join her as well.
They will continue to represent Lo-
gan County at other events for the
rest of the year, and Miss Quint will
go on to compete this winter for the
title of Miss Illinois County Fair.
[By JAN YOUNGQUIST]
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