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Show Utah Farm Bureau Newt Octoben, 11972! Page 5 impfe County Form IBuireou Sots Pnco For Tolont Find Sanpetf County Farm Bureau had a particularly successful Rural Talent Find Contgtt this year. There were so many entrants that three runoff contest were he0 throughout the county prior to the filial contest held in Manti during the Qbunty Fair August 24. Mrs. Lynn Sorensen Axtell directed the affair in Gunnison Valley. There were 18 contestants that performed August 14, just 10 days ahead of the county fair when the finals would be held. There were others who helped and con- tributed measurably to a successful contest was held' in Manti August 24. First and Second place winners from the local contest were admitted to this contest. That made 18 numbers for the final show. Now considering that each number consisted of one to four contestants and each had an accompanist and the people who worked to make arrangements to accomodate the affairs The final many unnamed people were involved. This was an exercise in civic affairs that participants should take a grad deal of pride in, satisfied that young people could perform and express their talents. conclusion. the county winners Tim and Carolyn Christenson, Gunnison were finalist in the Senior Division at the State Fair and Of In the Central area around Manti Mrs. Sue) Barton (Barbara spearheaded the program. Mrs. Barton and others found that newspaper Donald announcements were insufficient to get participants to come perform. A lot of personal contacts were found to be necessary and several assisted in one way or another to bring about the desired resu Its. The M anti contest h ad 21 talent numbers that were judged so finalists could perform at the fair show. area of Sanpete County Terry and Vicki Johnson, Fountain Green md George and Vicki Collard of fairview did the ground work that brought 25 talent numbers to Moroni August 16 to challenge other contestants for the prize of entering the final county wide contest In the Northern will perform at the Utah Farm Bureau convention in November to vie for the coveted trip to the AFBF convention in Assignments must be made to clear places where contests) can be held. A time , table must be established to insure all is being done on time that should be done. Special attention must be given to the rules to avoid any embarrassment that might develop should entries be unqualified either for no membership, too many individuals in the group or for whatever the reason. Michael, Karl, John Graham, 3rd Place Intermediate Division most other civic projects Sanpete county has learned what it takes to be successful, how to get everyone involved and from such successes know that Like when other projects come along individuals will perform because they have experience that feeling of satisfaction from a job well done. Failure is not a part of the planning in Sanpete county-Ju- st success. Los Angeles. Michael, Karl and John Manti Graham, performing a trumpet trio were judged third place in the Intermediate Division at the State Fair. This speaks well for the talent and the quality of Sanpete County. overall the contests in There were many people who organized, made arrangement, phone calls ,Mary Louise Sorensen makes one of many phone calls for Talent personal calls and contributed in large and small ways to make such a success. Michelle Madsen, County, Jr. Division Sanpete Show. YF&R Vicki and Terry Johnson, chairmen were assisted prominently by the Women's committee chairmen and members, Mary Louise (Neil) Sorensen, Mary Lois (Jack) Madsen, Barbara Sue (Donald) Barton, Mrs. Lynn Sorensen, and George and Vicki Collard to mention only a few. It is interesting to note that between 200 and 250 people attended the final contest with 50 or more attending each of the local contests. Madsen announcement in the the way to have a contest" More has As Mary Lois said, "Putting an newspaper is not successful talent to be done in addition to a newspaper invitation. Letters to each Farm Bureau member is a good way to start Assignments to committee members to phone or personally contact to avoid overlooking any young person who may want to take part Second and third call backs contribute in a major way to increase participant numbers. Vicki Falrtooum, 2nd Place Ellen Bishoff and Mary Jo Hansen, Cache County Sr. Finalist. Micheal Dean Alder, County, Sr. Finalist Davis In- - ter mediate, S.L County. Mary Lois Madsen (sitting) and Barbara Sue Burton confer while planning Sanpete Contest. contest. Terry and Vicki Johnson, YF&R leaders In Sanpete talent Tim and Carolyn Christenson, Sr. Finalist, Sanpete County. |