Rodeo Becoming Fixture at Fair the Businessman’S Rodeo Has Become a Able to Bring It Back,” Frankum Said

Wednesday, April 24, 2019 Thursday, April 25, 2019 2 Wharton Journal-Spectator • East Bernard Express | WCYF PREVIEW 2019 journal-spectator.com Wharton County fair now in its 43rd year The old saying goes, “Time flies when The Wharton County Youth Fair con- a total of $67,750. I’m honored to say that in the endless support of sponsorships from you are having fun!” tinues to reward high school seniors for the past 43 years the Wharton County Youth across the whole county. As Fair President, It’s fair time again, and I am once again their hard work and dedication by awarding Fair has awarded over $1.8 million in schol- I want to say “Thank You” to all of our spon- honored to welcome you to the 43rd annual scholarships. This past year, we awarded35 arships. Wharton County Youth Fair. seniors of Wharton County scholarships for This fair would not be possible without See Message Page 5 I cannot thank everyone enough for their support, dedication, guidance and patience given to me through my first year as presi- Daily Admission: Adult $10 • Ages 6-12 $5 • 5 & under FREE dent. I am truly blessed to have an awesome WHARTON COUNTY SEASON PASSES $40 family at home and an awesome fair family who has helped me along the way this past year. We made it through one year, so let’s have a “Fiesta at the Fair” for round two. YOUTH FAIR RODNEY JEDLICKA: Schedule of EvenTs MESSAGE FROM THE WCYF PRESIDENT

As we prepare for the fair, I rolled out this year’s theme “Fiesta at the Fair” in my opening paragraph. If you think about “Fi- esta at the Fair” it truly goes with our county fair. Fiesta—the Hispanic word for party, a fiesta is meant to be fun. We all want the fair to be fun. If you look into the Hispanic culture, their beliefs run deep in tradition, work ethic and faith. Those beliefs are also at the root of the Wharton County Youth Fair; a tradition that has been around for 43 years, hard work that continues to make our fair possible and faith that we can do it again next year. I am also honored to announce that the 2019 WCYF is dedicated to Ross and Peggy Glaze. Ross and Peggy have been involved in the fair for many years. Their dedication to this great organization runs deep with family tradition and fair involvement. These two great people exemplify what the WCYF is all about—family. Their fair involvement spans three generations, with all three of their sons participating in the fair and now their granddaughters. Ross has served many years on the board as director, executive board member and has also held a Vice President position. Ross Glaze would be an awesome President. Through Ross’ years of director- ships, Peggy has been by his side heading up the Learning Center as well as the WCYF Preschool Day. Dedicated is what Ross and Peggy Glaze have been to the WCYF for many years, now is the time for the WCYF www.whartoncountyyouthfair.org to return the dedication.

4 Wharton Journal-Spectator • East Bernard Express | WCYF PREVIEW 2019 journal-spectator.com Music performers target various genres At this very moment, all three acts who will be part of the 2019 Wharton County Youth Fair music entertainment are in other parts of the state and country, doing what they do best – putting on a good show. They are Sam Riggs, Stoney Larue and David Lee Garza y Los Musicales and they will all be here the first weekend of May performing in concert. According to each musicians’ website, they have a very busy tour schedule. Before Riggs brings his brand of music, which has been described as “daring country SAM RIGGS rock with a chip on his shoulder” to Whar- ton County, he will have been in his home state of Florida and various parts of the upper East Coast. Riggs counts Garth Brooks, Foo Fighters, George Jones, and Blink-182 among his in- fluences. DAVID LEE GARZA Y LOS MUSICALES To date, Riggs has racked up more than ered and up and comer, will be Larue, who together a favorite live song set that is dedi- 2.2 million streams on Spotify and more doesn’t have any difficulty relating his choice cated to his loyal and growing fan base. than 600,000 views on YouTube. Some of his of music with the crowd. LaRue is known for his real life thinking singles hit the upper levels of the Texas mu- “I like to connect with people at any age man's music as well as his high-energy live sic charts, including the ultra-country “Hold whatever it might be sonically or to the depth concerts with fans singing along to songs On and Let Go,” the thumping concert rec- STONEY LARUE of what they are willing to think,” Larue said. such as “Feet Don't Touch the Ground,” reation “High On a Country Song” and his Vocalist.” His 2016 Indie release “Breath- He said it’s important to “foster a con- “Look at Me Fly,” and “Oklahoma Break- vulnerable “Second Hand Smoke.” less” debuted at number 12 on the Billboard nection” with his fans. His career, which has down.” Riggs earned a Texas regional radio Country Albums Chart. spanned over 15 years, is proof of this. award three years ago for “Top New Male Following Riggs, who is still consid- Together LaRue and his fans have culled See Music Page 15

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dedication to this organization. and every one of you. This fair is not about and what we all stand for, the WCYF. —Message I would also like to thank all the volun- the leader, it’s about those who help the lead- Thank you all and please join me as we teers, associate directors, directors and the er along the way. It takes each and every one Fiesta at the Fair. Continued from Page 2 executive board for all of your hard work to of you to make it successful and meaningful sors. We truly appreciate your support and make this fair possible and I appreciate each for our youth. It’s not about me, it’s about us

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Lyla Seymour Morgan Krasucky Presley Bacak Reagan Domel Taylor Bohuslar Girls come out for shot as county’s ‘Princess’ Eleven young girls will take the stage mentary. • Taylor Nicole Bohuslar, daughter Bart and Heather Bacak, is a student at judged on self-introductions and stage in Crescent Hall for the 2019 Wharton • Lyla Seymour, daughter of Brian of Tim and Renee Bohuslar, attends Northside Elementary in El Campo. presentation. They will also be evalulat- County Youth Fair Princess Pageant at 3 and Gretchen Seymour, is a student at Northside Elementary in El Campo. • Abby Nicole Wallis, daughter of Kyle ed for their individual interviews held pri- p.m. Saturday, April 27. All contestants Northside Elementary in El Campo. • Kaylee Horn, daughter of Kevin and and Andrea Wallis, attends St. Philip or to the pageant. Points will be added are residents of Wharton County and • Morgan Krasucky, daughter of G.W. Kelly Horn, is a student at Northside Ele- Catholic School in El Campo. for fair and 4-H involvement. are enrolled in the third, fourth or ﬁfth and Lauren Krasucky, attends Newgulf mentary in El Campo. • Reagan Elyse Domel, daughter of Jody All winners will receive awards and priz- grade. Elementary. • Kolbie Claire Klatt, daughter of and Brooke Domel, is a student at East es with the Princess receiving the crown Contestants are as follows: • Allie Renee Bohuslar, daughter of Dwayne and Amanda Klatt, attends Bernard Elementary. and buckle. • Kenzi Gibson, daughter of Kristi and Tim and Renee Bohuslar, is a student at Hutchins Elementary in El Campo. Modeling on stage in jeans and a white Pageant chairpersons are Brooke and Jonathan Gibson, attends Newgulf Ele- Hutchins Elementary in El Campo. • Presley Grace Bacak, daughter of button down shirt, each girl will be Taylor Burns and Melanie Schubach. 3030 N. RICHMOND RD. WHARTON, TX 77488 979-531-8623 MON - FRI: 9AM - 6PM Biggest Selection. Best Prices. SAT: 9AM - 4PM BUY ONE GET ONE 1/2 OFF • LADIES DRESS SHIRTS • MENS & KIDS SHIRTS • ALL CAPS GOOD LUCK TO ALL ALL EXOTIC BOOTS - $25 OFF! KIDS BOOTS - $10.00 OFF! AT THE BELTS, WALLETS & JEWELRY - 10% OFF!

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Little Miss, Little Mr. pageants set Wharton County As the first of four pageants at the Wharton Coun- a student at St. Philip Catholic School. Price, attends Presbyterian Pre-School. ty Youth Fair, the Little Mr. and Miss contest gets • Gabrielle Gutierrez, daughter of Ericka Norris, at- • Vanessa Riha, daughter of Toby and Megan Riha, Youth Fair under way at 1 p.m. in Crescent Hall on Saturday, tends Sivells Elementary in Wharton. is a student at Myatt Elementary. April 27. There are 24 little girls vying for the Little • Sadie Hensley, daughter of Chad and Robin • Faith Riha, daughter of Todd and Alicia Riha, at- presents... Miss crown and five boys hoping to be the next Hensley, is a student at St. Philip Catholic School. tends Hutchins Elementary. Little Mr. • Harper Hubenak, daughter of Brad and Jennifer • Devin Leann Treybig, daughter of Derek and Debi Contestants, all from Wharton County, range from Hubenak, attends Presbyterian Pre-School. Treybig, is a student at St. Philip Catholic School. kindergarten through second grade. • Callie Kitzmiller, daughter of Cody and Amanda • Darcy Ann Treybig, daughter of Derek and Debi Points are tallied from personal interviews with Kitzmiller, is a student at Newgulf Elementary. Treybig, attends St. Philip Catholic School. judges prior to the pageant. Then on stage, each • Maysen Kocian, daughter of Stuart and Ashley • Raegan Vallet, daughter of Jason and Stephanie must give a self-introduction and answer some per- Kocian, attends Sivells Elementary in Wharton. Vallet, is a student at St. Philip Catholic School. sonal questions. Those who make the finalists’ list • Addison Koudela, daughter of Jason and Ashley • Alleigh Wittig, daughter of Keith and Kim Wittig, are then asked additional questions for a final tally Koudela, is a student at St. Philip Catholic School. attends Newgulf Elementary. of points before the winners are revealed. • Alli Koudela, daughter of Jason and Ashley Little Mister contestants are: All winners will receive awards and prizes with the Koudela, attends St. Philip Catholic School. • Korben Dorotik, son of Trent and Laura Dorotik, Little Mr. and Miss earning additional prizes along • Tinley Laitkep, daughter of James and Amanda is a student at East Bernard Elementary. with a trophy, a sash and more. Laitkep, is a student at East Bernard Elementary. • Brayden Kudelka, son of Duane and Jennifer Little Miss contestants are: • Brooklyn Rae Leopold, daughter of Russell and Kudelka, attends Hutchins Elementary in El Campo. • Channing Elizabeth Bacak, daughter of Bart and Raelyn Leopold, attends St. Philip Catholic School. • Hudson Riha, son of Toby and Megan Riha, is a Heather Bacak, is a student at Hutchins Elementary. • Mallory Mahalitc, daughter of Louis and Cindy student at Myatt Elementary in El Campo. • Faith Cerny, daughter of Brent and Sarah Cerny, Mahalitc, is a student at Newgulf Elementary. • Gage Seymour, son of Brian and Gretchen Sey- attends St. Philip Catholic School. • Ellasyn Milliff, daughter of Megan and Justin mour, attends Hutchins Elementary in El Campo. • Cameron Couey, daughter of Tristan and Kristin Wilcox and Brandon Milliff, attends East Bernard • Slate West, son of Shain and Rebecca West, is a Couey, is a student at St. Philip Catholic School Elementary. student at Newgulf Elementary. • Morgan Ellis, daughter of Dustin and Lindsay El- • Kinlee Peikert, daughter of Josh and Morgan Chairpersons of the Little Mr. and Miss Pageant are lis, attends St. Philip Catholic School. Peikert, is a student at Hutchins Elementary. Ryan Cavness and Peter Stelzel. • Macy Ellis, daughter of Dustin and Lindsay Ellis, is • Brynlee Price, daughter of Scott and Lindsey Cashless payment system to be used The Wharton County Youth Fair & Expo preferences. Buying in advance helps avoid passFAQ. 27. has announced the launch of an innovative standing in lines and leaves more time for See Cashless Page 15 cashless payment system to provide a more food and fun. seamless and stress-free event-going expe- Fair officials said this year’s events prom- rience for their fair from April 25 through ise to offer a variety of entertainment for the May 4. whole family, including new carnival rides, This cashless service, called BlastPass, nightly entertainment and concerts, live- allows event-goers to pre-purchase loaded stock shows, food and competitive exhibits. wristbands or cards, either online or at the Tickets are available online at www. event, and reload them at any time. With whartoncountyyouthfair.org/tickets. See you at BlastPass, customers can buy food credits Admission to the fairgrounds is $10 for for the Midway concessions or food and ride adults, $5 for children ages 6 through 12 and credits for the Mighty Thomas Carnival, all free for children 5 and under. Season passes in one easy online transaction, before the good for the full run of the fair are also avail- event ever starts. able for $40. Wharton County Youth Fair & Expo To learn more about BlastPass, visit the the fair! BlastPass credits can be purchased in a va- following website: riety of increments, based on entertainment www.whartoncountyyouthfair.org/blast- 8 Wharton Journal-Spectator • East Bernard Express | WCYF PREVIEW 2019 journal-spectator.com

Alyssa Jones Camille Burns Hailey Peters Jolie Konarik Kamryn Till

London Cavness Myla Mahalitc Sarah Spitzmiller Sydney Blair Zoey Johnson Girls ready to compete for Jr. Miss Taking the stage at this year’s Wharton Coun- mum amount of tickets, but the person selling In addition, points will be a given for fair and 4-h Taylor and Brooke Burns, is a student at Iago Jr. ty Youth Fair Jr. Miss are 10 young ladies, each the most will given a prize. involvement High. a student in either the sixth, seventh or eighth Judging involves pre-pageant interviews before Jr. Miss contestants are as follows: • London Cavness of East Bernard, daughter of grade in a Wharton County school. the judges. While onstage, each will be evalulat- • Sydney Blair of El Campo, daughter of Bubba Jarrod and Ryan Cavness, is a student at East Ber- Each girl must sell rafﬂe tickets and those funds ed on self-introductions and modeling of west- and Sally Blair, is a student at El Campo Middle nard Jr. High. will be used for the fair’s operational expenses. ern attire consisting of jeans and a button down School. Points will be area awarded for selling a mini- shirt of the contestant’s chioce. • Camille Taylor Burns of Wharton, daughter of See Jr. Miss Page 10 LUCK 2019 GOOD CIPANTS! F PARTI WCY Proud to support the Wharton County TECL#30904 TMEL#332052 Youth Fair.

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Erica George has been an exhibitor at the she said. “As being a queen I want to be was a livestock leader. She has assisted in Wharton County Youth Fair for eight years, a role model for younger kids and to help several areas of the fair, such as helping get showing her goats and rabbits. This year she others whenever they need help.” lamb and goat pens ready before the fair, Lana Foyt Erica George is one of six high school girls vying for the Other areas of involvement in the fair in- fair cleanup, assisting in the ofﬁce and help- title of fair queen. clude the dairy show, Creative Arts, heifer ing load ﬂoored animals after the fair. She “Fair has been a huge part of my life and I exhibitor and raising a bucket calf. has also assisted with would love to represent WCYF as a royalty,” George has also done livestock judging and See George Page 10

Kendal Klatt has been involved with the youth on how agriculture shapes our lives, I will be honored to be the face of our in- fair for the past 10 years as an exhibitor and and especially the future of our county,” credible organization. The fair queen should participant in the Creative Arts Department Klatt said. “Farming and ranching are the also always have conﬁdence in herself. The where she volunteered as a worker and en- heart of this community, and along with the queen is representing the county at all times tered her projects. This year she hopes to be youth involvement, are what the Wharton so she should always be able to speak her the next WCYF Queen. County Youth Fair is truly about. The fair mind and be able to do it fearlessly.” Kendal Klatt Hannah Sutton “As your fair queen, I will use my title as a queen has a great opportunity to be present platform to drive awareness among the in schools and community functions, and See Klatt Page 12

Hannah Sutton has been involved with the “I feel a fair queen should have leadership, manship each of those years. She has been fair for nine years, competing in the arena responsibility, respect and a caring attitude,” involved with Creative Arts in the open youth with her roasters, entering items in the Cre- she said. “I want to be fair queen so I can division for two years, Jr. 4-H three years, in- ative Arts division and participating in pag- lead as an example to not only the kids that termediate 4-H for two years and senior 4-H eants. show at the fair but to all children of Wharton for a year. Sutton, who participated in the Queen’s con- County.” In addition to trying out for Queen last year, test last year, will take a shot at it again this As a fair exhibitor, Sutton has had roaster See Sutton Page 13 year. projects for ﬁve years and has placed in show- Makensie Till Leslie Zahn

Mackensie Till has been involved with the Whar- age the youth of our county to become involved ton County Youth Fair for the past 12 years and in all aspects of the fair as well as our commu- Schulz Insurance Agency has previously been a Queen’s contestant with nity. The qualities a fair queen must possess are hopes of becoming the 2019-20 Queen. conﬁdence, responsibility, integrity, courage and 1327 N. Alabama Rd. “The reason I would like to be chosen for the accountability.” 2019 Wharton County Fair Queen is because I Till’s involvement at the county fair started at a believe I will represent Wharton County well, Till Wharton, Texas 77488 See Till Page 10 said. “I will set my goal to be active and encour- 979-532-0021 Leslie Zahn began her pageant career as a Little the qualities the queen should have are a great Miss contestant. She has also competed in the personality, gets along with anyone she meets, Representing: Princess, Jr. Miss and Queen’s contests. This year honesty, hardworking, and to stay true to com- she returns hopeful to gain the crown. ments she makes when she is crowned.” “I want to be fair queen because I would like Zahn has been involved in many aspects of the to represent the fair and be someone the little fair, as well as 4-H, FFA and FCCLA. kids look up to and to teach the people the true meaning of the fair,” Zahn said. “I believe that See Zahn Page 12     Attorneys At LAw      Supporting WCYF & All Participants 10 Wharton Journal-Spectator • East Bernard Express | WCYF PREVIEW 2019 journal-spectator.com

at the fair, Till has worked in the computer room, At Rodeo Austin, she exhibited broilers and junior She donated pet supplies to SPOT, school sup- assisted the swine chairperson, goat chairperson breeding beef. plies to local schools, donated jeans to the Go —Till and junior breeding chairperson. As a member of FFA, Till was on the poultry Green Drive, and hung posters in local businesses Continued from Page 9 She has assisted with the exhibitor pickup pro- judging team, livestock judging team and radio promoting 4H. very early age. cess, served as a monitor in the Creative Arts broadcast team. She has done swine presenta- She also assists with Shall Not Hunger project and “I have been involved in the fair ever since I was in room, distributed pamphlets to local business- tions with Ag in the Classroom and taught swine has volunteered to do cleanup at the fairgrounds Pre-K. I began my show career exhibiting bucket es, helped the awards committee, volunteered showmanship, lamb showmanship and junior as well as helping at the Taiton Fall Festival. calves,” she said. “In the last eight years of com- with assisting the judges at the WCYF Cook-Off, breeding beef showmanship to fellow FFA mem- Till looks forward to the fair because it is one time petitive showing, I have exhibited swine, rabbits, helped set up for the Sale of Excellence and par- bers. a year when the county comes together to help broilers, lambs, commercial heifers, junior breed- ticipated in work nights at the fairgrounds. Community service projects include donating the youth. She also looks forward to seeing all ing beef cattle, Ag Mechanics and creative arts.” Till’s involvement in the Houston Livestock Show items to local classroom teachers, canned goods her friends throughout the county. In addition to her animal projects, she has com- & Rodeo includes exhibiting broilers, junior breed- to the local food pantry, toys to Toys for Tots, “I love to see our people come together to sup- peted in the Creative Arts Department as well as ing beef and participating in livestock judging. candy to Trunk or Treat event. She baked items port the youth of our county,” she said. “Also, I helped with the Special Friends livestock show She also made the sale for junior breeding beef for Strike Out Parkinson’s alumni baseball fund- get to see my friends that I have met through the and served on the Jr. Fair Board. As a volunteer and livestock judging. raiser and adopted a family at Christmas time. fair from different towns.”

family inﬂuence. and district six years and at the state level for one Antonio Livestock Show. “My older brothers showed at the fair so as grow- year. She served on the Jr. Fair Board and served FFA participation includes the dairy judging team, —George ing up I was around the fair and showing,” she as 4-H president, vice president, second vice pres- FFA Chapter conducting team, wildlife team and Continued from Page 9 said. “I always loved watching them show and ident and treasurer. She has also served on the serving as sentinel for one year. Creative Arts show and Preschool Day. wished that one day I would be like them. My fa- 4-H County Council. Other 4-H activities include George is looking forward to the fair, because it is She has participated in Team Challenge and has vorite would have to be showing cattle because participating in the Duds to Dazzle at area and a place for meeting old friends and making new helped with the Sale of Excellence. I get to keep them after showing and raise my district, fashion show and food show, leadership ones. On the fundraising aspect of the fair, she has sold own herd.” lab and dairy judging team. “The fair is my favorite time of the year, but my rafﬂe tickets and cow drop tickets. George has been involved in Jr. FFA, FFA and 4-H George also participated in the Houston Livestock favorite is seeing my friends from other schools,” Her involvement with fair pageants include being for several years and has completed several com- Show & Rodeo Food Challenge, HLSR scramble she said. “One of my best friends that I have I in the Little Miss contest and Jr. Miss. munity service projects. As a 4-H member, she has heifer and was on the dairy judging team compet- met at fair and if fair wasn’t here, I wouldn’t have George’s interest in the fair came about through been on the Food Challenge team that won area ing at HLSR, Fort Worth Livestock Show and San met her.”

ton Jr. High School. my and Holli Mahalitc, is a student at East Ber- Catholic School. • Alyssa Jones of Louise, daughter of Jarret and nard Jr. High. Kamryn Till of Nada, daughter of Kevin and Tam- —Jr. Miss Keri Jones, is a student at Louise Junior High. • Hailey Peters of El Campo, daughter of Shawn my Till, is a student at St. Philip Catholic School. Continued from Page 8 • Jolie Konarik of El Campo, daughter of Jay and and Angela Peters, is a student at El Campo Mid- The Jr. Miss pageant will be held Saturday, April Amy Konarik, is a student at El Campo Middle dle School 27 starting at 5 p.m. Keith Ermis is chairman of • Zoey Johnson of Wharton, daughter of Mr. School. • Sarah Spitzmiller of Wharton, daughter of Rob- the event. and Mrs. Gary Ashton Jr., is a student at Whar- • Myla Mahalitc of Elm Grove, daughter of Tom- ert and Kelley Spitzmiller, is a student at St. Philip

GOOD LUCK TO ALL WCYF PARTICIPANTS Navasota Livestock For more information call Greg Goudeau (936) 825-6545 or (936) 661-8432 or for a FREE market report, go to www.navasotalivestock.com journal-spectator.com Wharton Journal-Spectator • East Bernard Express | WCYF PREVIEW 2019 11 WC brings out creative arts to masses As a visitor to the Creative Arts portion of high school point. the Wharton County Youth Fair, if you see the Besides belt buckles, winners receive be- tiny hands of a newborn baby then it’s in keep- tween $150 and $200 scholarships and $25. ing with one of the rules to enter the contest. According to the rules, the top two senior You must be a Wharton County resident and and intermediate and junior high school point can be an infant to enter (with the help of a winners sell in the Sale of Excellence. These loved one of course). If there are adults with events are sponsored by various businesses eight decades (85 years age limit) of life in and residents. them, then they also qualified to enter. All Creative Arts events will be held in The deadline was early February, so now Crescent Hall. When you arrive, you will see it’s up to dozens of volunteers and the execu- up to 45 sections of various works. It will in- tive committee to present all entries for view- clude drawings, paintings, perennials, flower ing, but more importantly for judging. arrangements, perennials, molded items, ce- It’s expected that there will be 1,251 exhib- Courtesy photo ramics, home accessories, preserves, breads, itors and 4,529 articles in 2019, much higher The Wharton County Youth Fair’s Creative Arts contest has been an important part of candies, pies, pickles and relish products, than two years ago before Hurricane Harvey the event that gives many, including adults, an opportunity to compete. among others. struck here four months later. “There will be so much so see and smell,” Grace Glaze, who is with the executive tography, crafts, fabric and fibers, and a quilt day, April 28 from 1-6 p.m. The viewing will Glaze said. committee and has been a fixture here for 40 contest, which is a Go Texan event. continue Monday, April 29 through Thursday, Judging is Friday, April 26 at 9:30 a.m. years, said she isn’t surprised with the higher It’s commonplace to also have citizens up May 2 from 4-8 p.m. and concludes Friday, Besides Glaze, executive committee mem- numbers that were entered, which included to 80 years of age partake in Creative Arts. May 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. bers include Mary Jane Dornak, Melinda Gary, online registration for the first time. Now comes to fun part for seven members Various amounts of scholarship money are Laura Reyna, Lori Schindler, Marilyn Sebesta, “We have an open youth division for boys of the executive committee to spend April 25- awarded to those who place first through third and Barbara Ann Socha. There are 16 check-in and girls so they do not have to be part of an 27 checking in and preparing the entries for for the following: adult high point; senior 4-H, committee members, and nearly 80 volunteers organization to participate in Creative Arts. contest. The viewing, which attracts hundreds FCCLA and FFA high points; intermediate who will be assisting. That’s really catching on,” Glaze said. “We’ve of people during its weeklong run, begins Sun- 4-H, FCCLA and FFA high points; and junior -Albert Villegas had a lot of participation in those ages.” The categories include baked products, canned products, clothing, horticulture, pho- FAIR ENTERTAINMENT

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the fair and has assisted with Special third grade,” she said. “Both of my par- Her volunteer efforts include donating Show. Klatt has served as reporter for Friends Day. ents showed animals when they were to the Blessing Cup Storehouse, Wom- her 4-H group; has been a member of —Klatt She has participated in Family Fun my age, so I knew that I was in great en’s Crisis Center and taking pet food Jr. FFA and FFA; served on the FFA Jr. Continued from Page 9 Night’s events of goat loading, pig hands. First, my sister and I started with to SPOT as well as making Christmas and Sr. Chapter Conducting teams; FFA Klatt has been a finalist in the Creative chase and club challenge, was in the rabbits just to get a feeling of how to cards and hand delivering them to local Vet Tech team and the Wharton Coun- Arts for four years. She has had a goat youth shuffle board tournament and show. But recently, we’ve added on nursing home residents. She has been ty 4-H Vet Science program. project, raised and exhibited rabbits was a finalist in shuffle board. goats. Raising a goat has become my a volunteer at a nursing home and has Klatt looks forward to this year’s fair, be- where she was in the top 10. She has As a pageant participant, Klatt has favorite animal to show because we in- participated in FFA fundraising efforts. cause it is a vital part of her family’s life. also made the Sale of Excellence several been in the Little Mr. and Miss contest teract with them so much. We learn to Klatt has attended 4-H camp at Lake “The legacy of the Wharton County years. where she was a finalist on two occa- love them and they become a part of Brownwood, participated in county and Youth Fair is amazing,” Klatt said. “My In addition to being an exhibitor, Klatt sions; Princess pageant and finalist one our crazy animal-loving family.” local 4-H fundraisers and has made do- family has been involved at the fair for devotes her time to helping out at the year; Jr. Miss contest and was named a Klatt’s involvement in 4-H spans seven nations to GI Joe & Jane Project and the over 30 years, and it is such a surreal fair. She has assisted fair board mem- finalist one year. As a Queen contestant years. She has served as a reporter and Veterans Hospital in Houston. She has feeling to show in the same arena bers during the Sale of Excellence, she sold season passes. vice president of her club, has partici- attended Texas A&M Vet School open where my mom and dad did the same. worked the Learning Center and sold Klatt became interested in showing ani- pated in the 4-H food Challenge, coun- house and entered their art contest. The fair continues to have such a special tickets for Jr. Miss fundraiser. She also mals at the fair at an early age. ty and district Round up Share the Fun, For 4-H, she attended the District way of bridging generations with each helped plant flowers around the Cres- “I first became involved in showing county photography contest and partic- Crossroads camp, the Wharton County other, and I love that I am a part of the cent Gym, participated in work days at animals at the fair when I was in the ipated in the 5 Star Fair Fundraiser. Showmanship clinic and FFA Progress link from the past to the future.”

Youth Fair include being a participant iting swine projects, as well as partici- lenge at county and district contests. fair fundraisers, donated goods, in Creative Arts, bucket calf project, pating in livestock judging at area and At the county and district level she has clothes, blankets and Thanksgiving —Zahn helping with the Sale of Excellence major shows. been involved in the Clothing and Tex- meals to others. She has made Christ- Continued from Page 1 and helping set up the event and en- Working with the local radio stations, tile Project/Fashion Show and Duds to mas ornaments and Valentine cards “ I tering the Wee Folks Pet Show. Zahn has recorded radio spots to help Dazzle. She also participated in club for local nursing home residents, de- became interested in exhibiting “What I love most about the fair ... promote the fair. clothing exchange. livered animals to visit the elderly and projects by going to the shows and well I can’t really tell you one thing Her involvement in 4-H, FFA and FC- Zahn has participated in 4-H Round made desserts for 4-H meals and bake watching other kids show their ani- I love most about the fair, because I CLA over the span of 10 years has Up’s Share the Fun Celebrate 4-H skit, sales. mals and I thought it would be cool to love everything about the fair,” she brought her many opportunities and both at the county and district level. As a leader, she has served as 4-H Club do what they did,” she said. “I enjoy said. “If I had to pick a favorite it awards. She is a Bronze Star winner, She participated in Kids in the Kitchen parliamentarian, second vice presi- exhibiting my pigs the most because would be meeting new people every has been a member of the 4-H Clover and was a teen leader. dent, third vice president and served spending time with them is really fun day, and showing my animals.” Kids and another 4-H group. In FFA, she has been a member of the as Council Delegate. She has been and working with them is a breeze. She has helped with the fair’s clean- She has partcipated in county 4-H Junior FFA Chapter and an FFA mem- involved in the Junior Leadership Lab, I also enjoy showing my rabbits and up day and cleanup after the awards fundraisers. ber where she received the Green photography contests at the county doing creative arts because it gives me banquet. She is a volunteer for Zahn has judged poultry, participated Hand Award. She has also been a level and at the district level. She has something to do when I am not out- the Extra Special Livestock Show. in the Food and Nutrition/Food Show member of the FFA Poultry Judging done record book at the county level side working with my animals.” Her fair projects include rabbits, which at the county and district levels and team. and at district. Her activities at the Wharton County she raises for herself and to sell, exhib- the Food and Nutrition/Food Chal- As a volunteer, she has helped with More WCYF stories in WJ-S’s April 24 issue COASTAL WCYF Rodeo schedule WAREHOUSE, Ltd. Friday & Saturday, April 26 & 27 FULL SERVICE ELEVATORS Wharton County Junior College Hosts WHARTON DIVISION "NIRA" COLLEGE RODEO 7:00 P.M. 979-532-8550 OPEN TEAM ROPING 9:00 A.M. HUNGERFORD GRAIN DIVISION NINE POINT GRAIN DIVISION Sunday, April 28 979-532-5660 979-543-2462979-543-3271 11:00 A.M. • CRC YOUTH RODEO 3:00 P.M. • CHUTE & BARREL RODEO Grain Merchandising & Storage EVENTS: STICK HORSE RACE • GOAT RIBBON PULLING 6:OO P.M. • FAMILY FUN NIGHT Liquid Feed Sales CHECK THE FAIR SCHEDULE FOR THESE FUN RODEO EVENTS FOR KIDS! Informed Farmers make better decisions– CHICKEN CHASE: Sunday- Thursday - Children ages 5 yrs and under Let us keep you informed! CASH SCRAMBLE: Sunday - Thursday - Children ages 6 & 7 year olds CASH SALES • DEFERRED PAYMENT • FORWARD CONTRACT • FUTURES FIRST CONTRACT Monday, April 29 MINIMUM PRICE CONTRACT • TARGET CONTRACT • BASIS CONTRACT 7:00 P.M. • BUSINESSMAN’S RODEO We Salute ADVANCE TRADING- Wharton Branch Ofﬁce ADVANCE TRADING- Wharton Branch Ofﬁce Our Wednesday & Thursday, May 1 & 2 Veterans for futures and futures option needs. PRO-LIX LIQUID FEED- Wharton WEDNESDAY, MAY 1 VETERANS DAY PRCA XTREME BULLS 7:30 P.M. PERFORMANCE PRODUCER: FOLTYN & SONS FederallyFederally && StateState BondedBonded Warehouses Warehouses Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: MUTTON BUSTIN’ 6:30 P.M. Thursday: CANCER AWARENESS NIGHT GreatGood JobLuck to toAll All WCYF WCYF Exhibitors! Exhibitors! Saturday, May 4 Great Job to All WCYF Exhibitors! 6:30 P.M. • RANCH RODEO www.whartoncountyyouthfair.org General Admission: Adults $10.00 • Ages 6-12 $5.00 • Age 5 & Under FREE • Season Pass $40 journal-spectator.com Wharton Journal-Spectator • East Bernard Express | WCYF PREVIEW 2019 13

As an FFA member, she received the FFA Green- bakey Hospital for Veterans, to local classrooms, home residents and donating canned goods to the hand award, served on the poultry judging team participating in service projects, such as cleaning Blessing Cup Storehouse. —Sutton and had a swine project. up flower beds at city hall, painting fire hydrants, Her photography projects have also won county Continued from Page 9 Sutton competed in major shows, such as the donating items to the local police department for and district honors. Sutton competed in the Little Miss pageant two turkey shows at San Antonio and at the Houston the Blue Campaign and helping with FFA and 4-H Sutton enjoys being involved in her community and years, Princess for two years, Junior Miss for three Livestock Show & Rodeo. At the HLSR, she sold her fundraisers. She has assisted with fair cleanup day the fair. years where she was selected runner-up twice. turkey both years. She has participated in the HLSR and other fair fundraisers. “My favorite part of the fair is being able to show She has participated in fair work day and the Ac- broiler show for two years with one selling at the “Through 4-H Club I helped raise funds and donat- my animals,” she said. “I put my heart into raising ademic Rodeo spelling contest. Sutton has made auction one year. ed to the Disable American Veterans van for gaso- the best projects I can. Showing is something I look the fair’s sale of excellence four years and has As a 4-H member for the past seven years, she has line, enabling doctor’s visits for veterans,” she said. forward to every single year.” served as a fair board member. served as first vice president, third vice president, She has also handed out thank you cards to veter- Her favorite fair projects are roasters, broilers and She has been a member of a Junior FFA Chapter parliamentarian, treasurer, secretary and as a fair ans on Veterans Day, adopted a family during the swine. where she served on the quiz team that placed at board representative. She has exhibited roasters for holidays by providing them with gifts and meals. “Being the youngest of four children, I have grown district and area levels of competition. She also was five years and broilers two years. Other service projects include donating items to up in 4-H and FFA,” Sutton said. “I have always on the FFA Jr. Chapter conducting team, which Her volunteer efforts as a member of FFA and 4-H the Boys & Girls Club, bingo prizes to local nurs- wanted to follow in my older sister’s footsteps and placed at district and area. Club include donating items to the Michael De- ing homes, giving Valentine’s Day cards to nursing here I am doing just that.”

of design and theme. She is involved in County Round Up, participated —Foyt in County and District Share the Fun events and Continued from Page 9 County Cupcake Wars where she placed first in her As a Creative Arts exhibitor, she placed for high division. point in the junior and intermediate divisions, as In record book, she has placed first and second at well as intermediate high point grand champion. the county level and first at district. Her fair pageant experiences include Little Mr. & She participated in a market swine youth project “Proudly serving Wharton Miss Pageant for two years as well as being named presentation at the Wharton County Extension Little Miss; Princess Pageant three years and was Office, 4-H showmanship clinic held at Crescent, County Farmers since 1972.” named Princess. Then she participated in the Jr. was a junior breeding exhibitor at Fort Worth, San Miss Pageant for three years, was named Jr. Miss Antonio and Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and voted as Easiest to Get Along With. As a Queen and District photography contests where she won Good Luck to All participant last year, she was second runner-up and Best of Show in 2016. She participated in Coun- was voted Easiest to Get Along With. ty and District Round Up Education presentation, Other fair activities include the Academic Rodeo Consumer Decision Making, Ag Product ID, Beef 2019 Participants! Spelling Bee, Academic Rodeo and Family Fun Quiz Bowl and Share the Fun/Poetry. Night club challenge. Foyt was in the 4-H Vet Science Program and a Foyt has been a member of 4-H, Jr. FFA and FFA. Wharton County Livestock Judging Team member. . . . . She has held numerous offices in 4-H, including She has also participated in major fairs as a calf reporter, parliamentarian, secretary, first vice pres- scramble exhibitor, record book contestant and in ident and president. Currently she is vice president the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo food chal- of her 4-H group and secretary of her FFA chapter. lenge. She is a teen leader for 4-H Kids in the Kitch- She is a Wharton County Council delegate, which en and participates in 4-H Winter Wonderland and she has served on for three years, was treasurer 4-H Spring Showmanship Clinic. and is currently serving as third vice president. She is a member of the FFA livestock judging team, She has participated in WCYF clean-up day, County participant of the FFA Leadership Development Food Challenge, County Food Show, District Food Events (public speaking), FFA Career Development WhartonWharton ElEl Campo Campo Show where she placed first in 2018 in her divi- Events (public speaking) and has devoted numer- sion and advanced to state, District Food Challenge ous hours to community service projects for mili- and Wharton County Senior Photography contests tary, EMS, SPOT, nursing homes, special education where she qualified for state in the following cate- students, school, hospital, back to school drives gories: animals domestic, dominant color, elements and more. Good*Safe Deposit Box contentsLuck are not FDIC insured.to More WCYF stories in WJ-S’s April 24 issue All Participants of the WEE FOLKS PET SHOW 2019 Wharton County Wharton County Youth Fair Midway Stage SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 2019 @ 1 p.m. Children Ages 2-12 Youth Fair! Pre-registered entries are preferred. ENTRY FORMS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.whartoncountyyouthfair.org Trophies and Carnival Wristbands will be awarded to First Place in each category. All participants will receive a ribbon. DOGS: BEST COSTUME • BEST TRICK • LOOKS LIKE OWNER • BEST ON A LEASH SPONSORED BY: LARGEST • SMALLEST ALL OTHERS (NO FISH PLEASE): BEST COSTUME • BEST TRICK • MOST UNUSUAL LARGEST • SMALLEST Mail Registration to: KULP 515 E. Jackson, El Campo, Texas 77437 Email: [email protected] *Safe Deposit Box contents are not FDIC insured.

*Safe Deposit Box contents are not FDIC insured. 14 Wharton Journal-Spectator • East Bernard Express | WCYF PREVIEW 2019 journal-spectator.com Midway events always part of annual WCYF The Wharton County Youth Fair is com- adults and adults in the crowd, but knows ing up fast, and around the county the ex- his way around the stages as well. His come- citement is building. The food, the rides, the dy acts includes audience participation that animals, and of course, the midway acts! seems sure to leave crowds laughing. Seth is This year there are four new entertain- also well know for his many voice over acts ments acts joining the fair, as well as the No- for programs such as Digimon, to Batman, ah’s Ark Petting Zoo, which is always a kid and even Spongebob Square Pants. favorite. New this year however, is Aquatic Rounding out the entertainment is an act Acrobat Show, complete with mermaids, the that got their first big exposure on Ameri- Evasons, which is a mind reading act, hyp- ca’s Got Talent; Those Funny Little Peo- notist Joshua Seth, and life sizes puppetry ple. Based out of Chicago, these life sized with Those Funny Little People. puppets dance, sing, and leave audiences Using a custom designed water stage, laughing. They are an all ages appropriate computer sound system, and plenty of spe- show, with multiple characters to match the cial water effects, a family with five gener- amusement of all attendees. “Just being able ations of performing experience brings you to create a special moment for families as GOOD LUCK TO ALL aquatic acrobatics. Living mermaids and jet they interact with the characters, and with skis are all part of the fun. families being able to walk away with smiles The Evasons, a comedy mind reading on their faces is why we enjoy doing this,” HARD WORKING PARTICIPANTS! duo, have quite the resume of performanc- said Dave Gregoire, co-creator of The Little es. They have performed for Las Vegas’ Penn People. and Teller, on NBC, CBS, FOX, the Discov- 2019 seems to shaping up to be another ery Channel, and also on Netflix. They have memorable year for the Wharton County received numerous awards for the psychic Youth Fair exhibitors and attendees alike. and mentalist abilities, as well as performed With the entertainment, the animals, and in 35 countries and for our troops overseas. the fun, it will be one not to be missed. Joshua Seth is geared more for the young – Holly Evans

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Garza, who has recorded more than 30 of registering, contestants are asked to circle —Music albums, mostly plays the accordion to pro- —Pet categories/pets that apply. gressive Conjunto and distinctive Tejano It goes without saying that this kind of event Continued from Page 5 Continued from Page 5 music and allows the musicians around him gives youth who don’t raise farm animals the LaRue has found or has shows across the to showcase their talents. The Yorks said it year and Boyd said she anticipated the same in great opportunity to participate in the WCYF. state, performing at various fairgrounds and has led to many of his members of the group 2019. Boyd said it opens it up to a different audience. music halls. to move on and pursue solo careers and suc- If there is anything new to the show, it “It does get kids involved that don’t raise His countless shows cultivated a follow- cessful ones at that. Among them were the might be an animal. With so many species of animals and since they can participate in the ing, allowing him to sell more than 1 million late Emilio Navaira, Ramiro “Ram” Herrera, animals in this world, it’s likely owners will and Pet Show at two years old it gets them involved records. Oscar G, Jay Perez, Marcos Orozco, Mark could introduce new pets that have never been younger,” she said. “I believe there are 50-plus Troy Schuback, one of the WCYF officials Ledesma and Ben Ozuna. entered before. directors of the Wharton County Youth Fair in charge of music, said there is something His new vocalist is Cezar Martinez, of Enter the bearded dragon. and the majority of those people were involved for everyone to enjoy with this year’s musical Robstown. “We decided a couple of years ago if some- in the fair as a child in some way or another. I entertainment. “We’ve had a good reaction from those thing isn’t broken, why fix it,” Boyd said. “It’s believe the fair is key in putting kids on a path “What you’re looking at with Sam Riggs is who now know David Lee Garza y Los Mu- been successful and fun over the years and we to becoming successful adults.” a young musician who puts on a lot of energy sicales will be here,” Maria said. hope to continue this trend. One thing new this You may also mail entries to KULP Radio, in his shows. The younger crowds like him a Once they posted this on their Facebook year is we have a child showing a bearded drag- 515 East Jackson, El Campo 77437, or by email lot,” Schuback said. “With Stoney Larue, he’s page, it was shared, commented or liked on. This is a first.” at [email protected]. one of those guys that a lot of people know. more than 50 times. Some said they would When filling out the application in advance – Albert Villegas They know his songs and he draws a crowd.” be in attendance, another wore a Los Musi- Riggs and Larue will perform Friday, cales T-shirt upon hearing the news of Garza youth of Wharton County who are interest- May 3 with the first show beginning at 8 coming here. ed in agriculture, livestock production, and p.m. David Lee Garza will follow them on Like Riggs and Larue, Garza has also —Cashless associated industries. The purpose is to pro- Saturday, May 4, with his show beginning at been extremely busy this spring. In a five- Continued from Page 7 vide encouragement and assistance through 8 p.m. also in the WCYF’s gymnasium. DJ month period, he will have performed 25 scholarships to these individuals to achieve Jammin Ray will begin at 6 p.m. times with more shows likely. His is literal- About Wharton County Youth Fair and ly a family show. He has two brothers in the Exposition proficiency through higher learning and education. Tejano Night band. The Wharton County Youth Fair and For more information visit www.whar- This is the fifth year that the Wharton Garza, whose career has spanned 30 Exposition was organized in 1975 as a cor- toncountyyouthfair.org or call 979-677- County Tejano Committee has worked with years, has produced a string of hits including poration for the promotion of educational 3350. the WCYF and been tasked with finding en- “Con El Tiempo,” “Hey David Who’s That programs and activities for the benefit of the tertainment for a different genre of music Gringo,” “Cuatro Caminos,” and “Te Quiero fans. Te A m o.” Maria and Bill York, who are with the They play a blend of country, Tex-Mex Tejano committee, described Garza, who is and Tejano music. from Poteet, as a legend. – Albert Villegas We Deliver their scholarship fund. Participants must be en- —Rodeo tered by 7 p.m. the day of the rodeo. Wharton County news Continued from Page 5 Some of the past entries included TNT Western Wear, First State Bank of Louise, Tex- right to your door mug a calf, then finally the runner will pull the as Gulf Credit Union, Faith Rentals, United Ag, ribbon from the calf’s tail and run to the chalk Wharton Feed, B&S Services, and numerous Subscribe today! circle. cattle companies and local farms. On many occasion, first and second place Last year, TC Cattle Company and owner Call finishes are seconds apart. The team with the Tristan Gordon won. Gordon is a local rancher fastest time wins. Buckles are awarded to first who supplies rodeo and cattle to many rodeos. (979) 532-8840 and second place teams. For more info call Frankum at 979-533- The entry fee is $100 per team (checks made 3675 or Werth Garrett at 979-533-4222. or visit us online at payable to Rockin W) and all proceeds benefit – Albert Villegas www.journal-spectator.com

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