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Local talent came close to winning

To the editor:
I thought I would let you know how I did at the State Fair.
In the State Fair Amateur Talent Contest on Saturday, Aug 23, I ended up getting second for my playing of ìI Will Always Love You.î Unfortunately only first makes it to the Grandstand finals so I barely missed it.
Then in the State Fair County Fair Talent Contest on Saturday, Aug. 30, I won playing ìWind Beneath My Wingsî and advanced to Sunday, the 31st, to the finals of the County Fair one. I played great but the judges didnít choose me as one of the top two to make it to the Grandstand finals.
So I missed making it to the finals barely in both contests but it all was a great experience in itself and I made $50 for second the first weekend and $100 for winning the second Saturday. I had great performances and passed on my joy of music to a lot of people. (I couldnít believe how many people there were at the Bandshell stage on the 23rd. At least 1000, Iíd say.) I enjoyed playing for everyone and I like to give a thanks to all who supported me. I would also like to thank the paper for putting my performing times because there were some that came from seeing that.
Back to never ending college homework.
Elise Johnson
Rush City

Editorís note: Elise was the first place winner in the open division at the Chisago County Talent Contest in July.

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