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Mohawk Valley Garlic and Herb Festival Pageant

Saturday, September 11, 2010
3:00 P.M. Sign-In, 3:30 P.M. Pageant
Canal Place, Little Falls - Outdoor Tent

All contestants will model a dressy or formal outfit and be interviewed onstage.
Awards: Winners will receive a crown, sash and flower bouquet
Runner-Ups will receive a tiara and "royal court" sash
All contestants will receive a certificate
Winners must stay for the rest of the day's festival activities accompanied by a parent and should remain in dressy clothing. The runner-ups are invited to wear their tiaras and sashes also.

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Canal Celebration Pageant Winners Crowned in Little Falls

Winners were selected in several age divisions during the 11th annual Little Falls Canal Celebration pageant held Thursday evening (August 12th) at Benton Hall Academy in Little Falls. Contestants from across the Mohawk Valley were judged on personality, stage presence and appearance while modeling a dressy outfit and being interviewed on stage by pageant director Laurie Jean Britton. Winners received roses courtesy of Rose Petals Florist in Little Falls along with a crown, sash and trophy. Results are as follows:

Canal Celebration Queen – Katherine Marlene Bant, 16, of Johnstown
First Runner-Up – Cory Lais, 14, of Tribes Hill

Canal Celebration Princess – Kimberly Sargalis, 12, of Johnstown
First Runner-Up – Kaylee Cappuccio, 10, of Amsterdam
Second Runner-Up – Linda Conti, 12, of Fultonville

Canal Celebration Junior Miss – Carissa Johnson, 9, of Ilion
First Runner-Up – Carolyn Rose Cranker, 6, of Fultonville
Brooke Newtown, 9, of Ilion

Canal Celebration Little Miss – Genesis Caswell, 5, of Ilion
First Runner-Up – Aylaa Pellerito, 4, of Mohawk

Canal Celebration Little Mister – Gabriel Joseph Filippi, 4, of Little Falls
First Runner-Up – Christopher Newtown, 4, of Ilion

The People’s Choice award was presented to Hailey Stoltz, 7, of Little Falls. Winners will ride on a float courtesy of Paradise Maple of Little Falls during the Canal Celebration parade.

Miss Spirit of the Mohawk Valley Winners Crowned in Ilion

The first Miss Spirit of the Mohawk Valley Youth Pageant was held Sunday (August 8th) at the Knights of Columbus in Ilion with participants from across the Mohawk Valley competing for top honors. Contestants were judged on personality, stage presence and appearance as they modeled dressy attire and were interviewed on stage. The pageant was hosted by director Laurie Jean Britton with guest appearances by Miss Mohawk Valley Kieren Sheridan and Miss Mohawk Valley’s Outstanding Teen Ashley McDuffee. Results are as follows:

Miss Spirit of the Mohawk Valley: Lynn Tryon, 22, of Fultonville
First Runner-Up: Amanda Boyer, 20, of Johnstown

Teen Miss Spirit of the Mohawk Valley: Cory Lais, 14, of Tribes Hill
First Runner-Up: Katherine Marlene Bant, 16, of Johnstown

Junior Miss Spirit of the Mohawk Valley: Kaylee Cappuccio, 10, of Amsterdam
First Runner-Up: Linda Conti, 12, of Fultonville
Second Runner-Up: Kimberly Sargalis, 12, of Johnstown

Little Miss Spirit of the Mohawk Valley: Alexys Conti, 9, of Fultonville
First Runner-Up (tie): Carissa Johnson, 9, of Ilion
First Runner-Up (tie): Brooke Newtown, 9, of Ilion

The People's Choice Award was presented to Sara Marmet, 10, of Ilion. The pageant was followed by a talent showcase. Talent results are as follows:

Group Winners: Kimberly Sargalis, 12, and Justin Sargalis, 16, of Johnstown

Solo 12 and Under Winner: Alexys Conti, 9, of Fultonville
2nd Place: Linda Conti, 12, of Fultonville

Solo 13 and Over Winner: Cory Lais, 14, of Tribes hill
2nd Place: Katherine Marlene Bant, 16, of Johnstown

Proceeds from the events benefit the Miss Mohawk Valley Scholarship Program

Miss St. Johnsville Youth Pageant 2010

Winners of the St. Johnsville Youth Pageant were selected Thursday (May 6th) during the annual contest held at the St. Johnsville High School. The event was sponsored by Country Treasures and One Source Bookkeeping of St. Johnsville. Contestants from across the Mohawk Valley modeled dressy attire while being interviewed on stage by director Laurie Jean Britton. Results are as follows:

Miss St. Johnsville -; Tonie Marie Leone, 22, of Ilion.
1st Runner-Up -; AnnMarie Inman, 18, of Fort Plain

Teen Miss St. Johnsville -; Katherine Marlene Bant, 16, of Johnstown.
1st Runner-Up -; Richelle Renee Reynolds, 15, of Rome

Junior Miss St. Johnsville -; Brandy Lyn Sanders, 12, of Fort Plain.
1st Runner-Up -; Gabriella Joslin, 10, of St. Johnsville.
2nd Runner-Up -; Bethany Joslin, 10, of St. Johnsville

Little Miss St. Johnsville -; Kassidie Matteson, 9, of Ilion
1st Runner-Up -; Lillian Grace Lighthall, 6, of Fort Plain
2nd Runner-Up -; Meghan Dingman, 9, of St. Johnsville

Miss St. Johnsville Sweetheart -; Cadence Johnson, 5, of St. Johnsville.
1st Runner-Up - Ashlyn Marie Strobel, 4, of St. Johnsville

Little Mister St. Johnsville -; Dakota Snell, 6, of St. Johnsville.
1st Runner-Up -; Alexander Whiteman, 5, of Ilion.

Pageant Winners Crowned at Garlic and Herb Festival

Contestants from across the local region participated in the annual Mohawk Valley Garlic and Herb Festival pageant on Saturday (September 12th) in Canal Place, Little Falls. Five winners were selected for top honors to serve as this year's garlic royalty. The winners received a crown, sash and trophy from the festival along with roses courtesy of Rose Petals Florist in Little Falls.The pageant was emceed by director Laurie Jean Britton and included appearances by Miss Mohawk Valley, Lynn Tryon and the Herkimer County Maple Princess, Victoria Treadwell. Results are as follows:

Miss Garlic Festival - Morgan Tryon, 19, of Fultonville

Garlic Queen - Katherine Marlene Bant, 15, of Johnstown
First Runner-Up - Bri Hudson, 15, of Mohawk
Second Runner-Up - Shelbylynn Phillips, 16, of Mohawk

Herb Princess - Destiny Marie French, 13, of Ilion
First Runner-Up - Meagan Stewart, 10, of Newport
Second Runner-Up -Victoria Stewart, 12, of Newport

Little Miss Clove - Carissa Johnson, 8, of Ilion
First Runner-Up - Sara Marie Marmet, 9, of Ilion
Second Runner-Up - Brooke Newtown, 8, of Ilion

Sweet Pea Sweetheart - Genesis Caswell, 4, of Little Falls
First Runner-Up - Alanna Sekel, 5, of Little Falls
Second Runner-Up - Amber Newtown, 4, of Ilion

Proceeds raised from the pageant benefit the Miss Mohawk Valley Scholarship Program.

PHOTO:
back row (l-r): Tryon, Bant, French
front row (l-r): Caswell, Johnson

Pageant Winners Crowned at Little Falls Canal Celebration

The tenth annual Little Falls Canal Celebration pageant was held Thursday evening (August 6th) in the Little Falls High School auditorium. Participants from across the Mohawk Valley competed for titles in five age divisions with top winners receiving a crown, sash and trophy along with roses courtesy of Rose Petals Florist in Little Falls. The pageant was directed and emceed by Laurie Jean Britton and judges for the event were Victoria Yusko, Della Cummings and Heather White. Winners and court are as follows:

Little Falls Canal Celebration Queen - Shelbylynn Phillips, 16, of Mohawk
First Runner-Up - Katherine Marlene Bant, 15, of Johnstown
Second Runner-Up - Jeena Cool, 15, of Stratford

Little Falls Canal Celebration Princess - Paige Rowland, 12, of Ilion
First Runner-Up - Savannah Lynne Marie Moynihan, 10, of Ilion
Second Runner-Up - Cami Rose Hazel Allen, 10, of Herkimer

Little Falls Canal Celebration Junior Miss - Kassidie Matteson, 8, of Ilion
First Runner-Up - Nikita Jaggi, 9, of Johnstown
Second Runner-Up - Carissa Johnson, 8, of Ilion

Little Falls Canal Celebration Little Miss - Alanna Sekel, 5, of Fort Plain
First Runner-Up -Genesis Caswell, 4, of Little Falls

Little Falls Canal Celebration Little Mister - Isaiah Brown, 5, of Herkimer
First Runner-Up - Darius Gainer, 3, of Amsterdam
Second Runner-Up - Alexander Whiteman, 4, of Ilion

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Miss Mohawk Valley Scholarship Program. For more information visit www.missmohawkvalley.com.

PHOTO:
Back row (l-r): Phillips, Rowland
Front row (l-r): Matteson, Sekel, Brown

Miss St. Johnsville Youth Pageant Winners Crowned During Springfest

The second annual Miss St. Johnsville Youth Pageant was held Thursday evening (May 7th) at the St. Johnsville High School auditorium. The event was sponsored by Country Treasures Furniture and Mohawk Valley Foods of Bridge Street in St. Johnsville. Participants competed for titles in six age divisions with top winners receiving a crown, sash and trophy. The pageant was directed and emceed by Laurie Jean Britton and judges were Victoria Yusko, Glenna Snell and Lawrence Woodman. Results are as follows:

• Miss St. Johnsville - Nicole Weakley, 20, of Fultonville
• Teen Miss St. Johnsville - Hannah Lawrence, 16, of St. Johnsville
• Junior Miss St. Johnsville - Susie Miner, 13, of Mohawk
• • First Runner-Up - Destiny Marie French, 13, of Ilion
  • Second Runner-Up - Cami Rose Hazel Allen, 10, of Herkimer
• Little Miss St. Johnsville - Alexys Conti, 8, of Fultonville
• • First Runner-Up - Meghan Dingman, 8, of St. Johnsville
  • Second Runner-Up - Abigail Johnson, 6, of St. Johnsville
• Miss St. Johnsville Sweetheart - Jade Dygert, 3, of St. Johnsville
• • First Runner-Up - Ashley Johnson, 5, of St. Johnsville
  • Second Runner-Up - Shadaya Fuller, 3, of St. Johnsville
• Little Mister St. Johnsville - Darius Ray Gainer, 3, of Amsterdam
• • First Runner-Up - Travis LaFountain, 6, of St. Johnsville

The Miss St. Johnsville Youth Pageant winners will participate in events throughout the Springest weekend.
PHOTO:
Back row (l-r): Miner, Lawrence, Weakley
Front row (l-r): Gainer, Dygert, Conti

Miss Mohawk Valley's Outstanding Teen Crowned in St. Johnsville

Merrissa Hart, 17, of Amsterdam was crowned Miss Mohawk Valley's Outstanding Teen during the annual pageant held at the St. Johnsville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Hart performed a piano solo for her talent and during the interview spoke about her platform, "A Cure for AIDS and How it Affects Men and Women". Hart will represent the Mohawk Valley during Miss New York's Outstanding Teen pageant in Albany this June.

Jessica Lape, 16, of Canajoharie was named first runner-up and Richelle Reynolds, 14, of Rome was second runner-up. Hart was crowned by Courtney Sheridan, Miss Mohawk Valley's Outstanding Teen 2008. Entertainment was provided by several former Miss Mohawk Valley winners who performed for the audience, which included the public as well as residents of the nursing home.

The pageant was hosted by Miss Mohawk Valley 2009, Lynn Tryon and directed by Laurie Jean Britton.

PHOTO 1:
Hart

PHOTO 2:
(l-r) Reynolds, Hart, Lape

Caring Crowns For A Cause

Pageant Contestants Help Raise Money For Children

The Miss Mohawk Valley Scholarship Program hosted a youth pageant on Sunday (March 22nd) at the Amsterdam Elks Club to help raise funds for the Children's Miracle Network on behalf of their contestants. During the event participants in the Caring Crowns for a Cause pageant competed for several titles. Miss Mohawk Valley, Kieren Sheridan spoke to the crowd about the partnership between the Children's Miracle Network and the Miss America Scholarship Fund, which encourages pageant contestants to raise funds and awareness about this cause on the local, state and national level. Winners are as follows:

Miss Caring Crown - Nicole Weakley, 20, of Fultonville
First Runner-Up - Amanda Lynn Morse, 20, of St. Johnsville

Teen Miss Caring Crown - Katherine Marlene Bant, 15, of Johnstown

Junior Miss Caring Crown - Destiny Marie French, 12, of Ilion
First Runner-Up - Linda Conti, 10, of Fultonville
Second Runner-Up - Cami Rose Hazel Allen, 10, of Herkimer

Little Miss Caring Crown - Alexys Conti, 8, of Fultonville
First Runner-Up - Candice Sabatino, 6, of Little Falls

Miss Sweetheart Caring Crown - Michelle Kulyk, 5, of Vernon Center
First Runner-Up - Edna Witzke, 5, of Gloversville
Second Runner-Up - Katie Sabatino, 4, of Little Falls

The pageant was emceed by director Laurie Jean Britton. Assisting as volunteers were the contestants for the Miss Mohawk Valley Scholarship Pageant, which will take place at 7:00 on March 28th at Ilion High School.

Youth Pageant and Talent Winners Selected
to perform at Miss Mohawk Valley Scholarship Pageant

Several youth winners were selected during the sixth annual Miss Mohawk Valley Youth Pageant and Talent Showcase events held Saturday (March 14th) at the Century Club in Amsterdam. The pageant winners will be featured in a production number and the talent winners will showcase their individual performances during the Miss Mohawk Valley Scholarship Pageant scheduled for March 28th at 7:00 at Ilion High School. The youth pageant was emceed by director Laurie Jean Britton. Results are as follows:

Teen Miss Mohawk Valley - Ashley McDuffee, 14, of Fultonville
First Runner-Up - Destinee Leigh Masi, 14, of Frankfort
Second Runner-Up - Katherine Marlene Bant, 15, of Johnstown

Junior Miss Mohawk Valley - Linda Conti, 10, of Fultonville
First Runner-Up - Brandi Jo Wheeler, 11, of Dolgeville

Little Miss Mohawk Valley - Carissa Johnson, 8, of Ilion
First Runner-Up - Alexys Conti, 8, of Fultonville
Second Runner-Up - Adeline Crosby, 8, of Johnstown
Third Runner-Up - ShyAnne Bolen, 7, of Mohawk

Miss Mohawk Valley's Sweetheart - Lillian Lighthall, 5, of Fort Plain
First Runner-Up -Aireana Logan Muhlberger, 5, of Gloversville

The talent showcase was emceed by the current Miss Mohawk Valley, Kieren Sheridan. Talent awards were presented in three categories:

12 and Under age group:

First Place - Madison Jarrett, 10, of Mayfield
Second Place - Alexys Conti, 8, of Fultonville
Third Place - Chloe Jarrett, 7, of Mayfield

13 and Over age group:

First Place - Ashley McDuffee, 14, of Fultonville
Second Place - Corbin Holt-Salvione, 13, of Broadalbin
Third Place - Mary Dziekowicz, 15, of Utica

Group division:

First Place - Corbin Holt-Salvione and Amber Holt
Second Place - Chloe Jarrett, Madison Jarrett and Cassidy Piehuta

PHOTO:
Back row (l-r): Conti, Sheridan, McDuffee
Front row (l-r): Lighthall, Johnson

CONTACT:
Laurie Jean Britton, 315-717-6288

Pageant Winners Crowned at Mohawk Valley Garlic and Herb Festival

The annual Mohawk Valley Garlic and Herb Festival pageant was held Saturday (September 13th) during the festival at Canal Place in Little Falls. Contestants competed for titles in five age divisions with top winners receiving a crown and sash along with roses courtesy of Rose Petals Florist in Little Falls. The pageant was emceed by director Laurie Jean Britton. Winners and court are as follows:

Miss Garlic and Herb Festival - Amanda Boyer, 18, of Caroga Lake
First Runner-Up - Mellissa Webster, 21, of Mohawk

Garlic Queen - Carlianna Stafford, 15, of Ilion
First Runner-Up - Shelby Ince, 14, of Minoa
Second Runner-Up - Emily Delaney, 17, of Little Falls

Herb Princess - Mikaela Law, 12, of Minoa
First Runner-Up - Natalie Fiore, 13, of Clinton
Second Runner-Up - Kimberly Sargalis, 10, of Johnstown

Little Miss Clove - Alexys Conti, 7, of Fultonville
First Runner-Up -Candice Jane Sabatino, 6, of Little Falls
Second Runner-Up - Korryn Elizabeth VanNort, 8, of Poland

Sweet Pea Sweetheart - Dominique Rose Romanelli, 3, of Marcy
First Runner-Up - Kayleigh Mowers, 5, of Salisbury Center
Second Runner-Up - Jazmin Llewellyn, 4, of Mohawk

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