Frasure queen
Benjamin Logan grad crowned, while Shultz named king

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“It’s such a great honor to be put among those that have done so much.”

That was the reaction of the 2008 Logan County Fair Queen Jessica Frasure shortly after the announcement of her reign Tuesday night.

She and lone king candidate Dillan Shultz, who admittedly still was nervous prior to the contest, replace Rebecca Wiley and Tylor Murray, respectively.

First runner-up was Rebekah Dodson, a recent Benjamin Logan graduate. Making up the queen’s court are Jessica Givens, Jessica Titus and Leah Crusey. The two Jessicas were members of the queen’s court last year, as was the new queen.

Dillan, a University of Toledo-bound pre-dental and music performance major, has fond memories of his years in 4-H, which have included showing animals, woodworking and cooking projects over the years.

“I’ll remember all of the fun I’ve had, seeing everyone and seeing how happy they are. I’m planning on taking every bit of it with me, memory-wise,” he said.

The new queen, also a recent BLHS graduate, is bound for Cornell University where she will major in animal science.

She has been heavily involved in 4-H and FFA and believes it has been a positive experience.

“My involvement (in 4-H and FFA) has given me a boost learning how to be a leader,” said the new queen who has aspirations of being a college professor or research scientist.

Her science fair background may have given her an edge with the question she drew from the fishbowl in the question and answer session. “What are the pros and cons of expanding the landfill?”

She said more room was a positive for garbage-producing people, while the effect on the environment of that garbage would be considered a negative.

Also competing were Kathleen Ollhoff and Colleen Huey.

Judges were Matt Evans of Allied Waste; Marsha Bayliss, Logan County probation officer; and Hart Fledderjohann of Farm Credit Services.

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