Two contestants will vie for the title of ambassador of the Palmerston Fair in a competition on Aug. 23 at 7:30pm at the Palmerston Community Centre.
Five contestants will also vie for the title of junior fair ambassador.
Senior Contestants
Avary Schiestel is the 18-year-old daughter of Mark and Tina Steeves of Palmerston. She has recently completed Grade 12 at Norwell District Secondary School and is a full-time summer student at TG Minto.
Following the completion of a victory lap, Avary plans to attend hair stylist school and eventually Teacher’s College with a goal of becoming a cosmetology teacher. She is interested in the arts, singing, sunsets and reading the novel, Wuthering Heights. Avary is sponsored by Phoenix Broadcast and Wireless Inc.
Maegan Snow is the 19-year-old daughter of Cheryl Touchie, Rick Snow and Jim Park of Harriston. She has recently graduated from the Animal Care program at Durham College and hopes to become an animal rehabilitator and work with marine mammals.
Her interests include collecting seaglass, walking her dog, baking and swimming. Maegan is sponsored by Edge Automotive.
Junior contestants
Ebbony Moroz is the 10-year-old daughter of Kim and Josh Moroz of Palmerston. She has recently completed Grade 4 at Palmerston Public School. Her favourite things about school include reading, music, dance and her friends. She would like someday to work at an animal rescue facility because she loves animals. Her hobbies include crocheting, swimming drawing and singing. Ebbony is sponsored by the Town of Minto.
Avery Toner is the 10-year-old daughter of Amanada Toner of Moorefield and Dale Culp of Arthur. She has recently completed Grade 5 at Palmerston Public School. Her favourite subjects in school are science, art and physical education. Avery would like to be a teacher or day care worker. She enjoys figure skating and swimming. Avery is sponsored by the Frank Lambier Legion Ladies Auxiliary.
Cassie Ward is the 10-year-old daughter of Kelly and Brad Ward of Palmerston. She has recently completed Grade 4 at North Perth Westfield Elementary School and she enjoys spending time with her classmates and her teacher. She would eventually like to be a cardio thoracic surgeon. Her hobbies include swimming, curling, gymnastics, playing hockey and sewing. Cassie is sponsored by the Palmerston Lions.
Shondra Wood is the 11-year-old daughter of Denise and Ed Wood of Palmerston. She has completed Grade 5 at Palmerston Public School. Her favourite subjects include physical education and art. She would like to be a police officer and is interested in decorating, video games, shoes, gardening and baking. Shondra is sponsored by the Peace Chapter #52, Order of the Eastern Star.
Jocelyn DesJardine is the 10-year-old daughter of Amanda and Phil DesJardine of Palmerston. Jocelyn is home schooled and has recently completed Grade 4. Her favourite subject is art. She would like to be a singer and a dress designer. Her hobbies include singing, designing and drawing. She is sponsored by the Carry-On Women’s Institute.
