Page 47 Lincoln Daily News 2024 Logan County Fair Jul/Aug 2024 Before the Little Miss contestants were introduced, 2023 Little Miss Kodi Eigenbrod was escorted to the stage by her father John. Little Miss Kodi then welcomed everyone to the pageant. This year’s Little Miss contestants were Cloey Sandel, Layla Schreiner, Vayda Farmer, Embeth Leesman, Olivia Harmsen, Isabella Rifner, Charlee Gleason, Emerson Bolen, Deryn Bainter, Lillian Rademaker, Ella Kurtz, Leighton Neitzel, Stella Anderson, Lydia Kurtz, Hadley Tripplett and Oaklynn Jason. Little Miss contestants were judged on an earlier interview that made up 75 percent of their score. The remaining 25 percent of the score came from their stage presence. As always, the Little Miss contestants provided some sweet moments as they introduced themselves, telling their ages, where they live and what they want to be when they grow up. A few want to be veterinarians or teachers, while one wants to be an accountant and others a face painter or horse owner. Time between sections was filled by special guests. These included queens, junior misses, little misses and others with titles from various Illinois counties such as Fulton, Dewitt, Menard, Macoupin and Sangamon. They all stood up to be recognized Other guests included several former Logan County Fair Queens, Junior Misses and Little Misses. This year they stood up to be recognized instead of coming up on stage to introduce themselves. Though several were from recent years, there was also a Logan County Fair Queen from 70 years ago. Before results were announced, the outgoing 2023 royalty gave farewell speeches. Little Miss Kodi said she really enjoyed events like the the sheep costume show, chili cookoff and pink pumpkin auction. She then thanked her parents, grandma, Queen Ellyn and Junior Miss Ellie before wishing the new Little Miss well. Junior Miss Ellie said she loved the fair, the 4-H show barns and exhibits but also learned being a little miss meant being present at many events and getting to know many people. She thanked the pageant directors and crew, Queen Ellyn, Little Miss Kodi, her parents and her Continued --
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