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This year's Manson Apple Blossom Festival theme: "Country Pride."
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The 2009 Manson Apple Blossom royalty, ready for the Jan. 30 selection ceremony. From left: Princess Marci Nelson, Queen Kelsey Harding and Princess Whitni England. Photo by Jennifer Marshall.
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Alejandra Mendivil and her escort, Rolando Alejo. Photos by Jennifer Marshall.
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Eva Escoto and her escort, Cameron Hodges.
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Jacque Hernandez and her escort, Miguel Valencia.
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Monica Sanchez and her escort, Schuyler Neff.
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Candidate Bronte Toolson is introduced to the audience.
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Marlene Gonzales and her escort, Alejandro Escalera.
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Veronica Vanderholm and her escort, Ivan Cortez.
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The judges, all from out of town, listen to the candidates' speeches about what "Country Pride" means to them. Photo by Jennifer Marshall.
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The candidates and their escorts have an old-fashioned hoedown. Photo by Jennifer Marshall.
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Veronica Vanderholm and her escort, Ivan Cortez, finish their dance with a flourish. Photo by Jennifer Marshall.
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Small girl, big pipes: 2009 Manson Idol winner Ally Paige sings "Warwick Avenue" by Duffy. Photo by Jennifer Marshall.
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The Manson High School Jazz Cats performed three foot-tapping songs for the audience. Photo by Jennifer Marshall.
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The candidates wait as Master of Ceremonies Mike Steele opens the envelope to announce the 2010 Manson Apple Blossom royalty. Photo by Jennifer Marshall.
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2010 Queen Alejandra Mendivil is crowned by 2009 Queen Kelsey Harding. Photo by Jennifer Marshall.
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In with the new: Former and current royalty smile for the cameras. From left: 2010 Princess Bronte Toolson, 2009 Princess Whitni England, 2010 Princess Marlene Gonzales, 2010 Queen Alejandra Mendivil and 2009 Queen Kelsey Harding. Photo by Jennifer Marsha
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The 2010 Manson Apple Blossom royalty candidates. The selection ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30. Front row: Bronte Toolson, Alejandra Mendivil, Marlene Gonzales and Eva Escoto. Back row: Veronica Vanderholm, Jacque Hernandez and Monica S
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