Junior Fair Board Elects New Officers

Christopher Garmon, a senior at Santa Paula High School, has been elected president of the 2000 Junior Fair Board.

This will be Christopher’s fourth year of board service. The county board is made up of 20 young adults, ages 15 to 20.

Sarahjane Reese, a Ventura College student and also in her fourth year on the board, was elected vice president. Other officers elected were Katy Powers, a junior at Santa Paula High School, secretary; Melissa Schau, a senior at Camarillo High School, treasurer; Linda Rich, a senior at Santa Paula High School, reporter; and Ginny Gunnels, a senior at Rio Mesa High School, parliamentarian.

The president’s job includes keeping the group on track, running meetings and assigning board member jobs.

“It’s a neat cross-section of kids,” said Teri Raley, one of four Junior Fair Board advisors. “We see kids start out quiet and end up taking on leadership roles.”

The board, which was developed in the early 1970s, plans and produces many of the county fair’s popular events, including the Diaper Derby, the pie-eating contest, egg-toss contests and even hog calling. The Junior Fair Board members also act as ambassadors for Seaside Park throughout the year, serving as information officers and hosting annual events.

For more information, call 642-4100.