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2017 LOGAN COUNTY FAIR
LINCOLN DAILY NEWS
July 30 - August 6, 2017
As Paulus takes the stage for the final time
tonight, with her support system close by,
there will no doubt be a little emotion for
some. A support system deep with family
and friends throughout the crowd, will
undoubtedly include first and foremost her
parents, Kent and Lynn Paulus, and sisters
Ashley and Emily. But ever the professional,
Paulus will keep her composure, flash a
smile and the right words will flow.
You see, Paulus has poured her heart
and soul into her reign and it shows. She
has genuinely treasured each moment
representing Logan County.
In her own words, Paulus, who also serves
as the 1st Vice President of the University
of Illinois Chapter of the Sigma Alpha
Professional Agricultural Sorority, says,
“Finally, I can’t express how great of an
experience it was to be able to represent
my county which I am so passionate about.
My family and I have always called Logan
County our home and we always will. We
have some amazing people in this county,
and I’m blessed to be able to have met and
worked with some of them. I know the next
queen will develop a whole new passion for
Logan County and the fair.”
As the anticipation grows for the next queen,
so does the fact that after tonight Queen
Michelle Paulus will join an elite list of
former Logan County Fair Queens, all who
continue to represent this great county in a
positive way, despite retiring the crown.
[By Teena Lowery]