For Immediate Release:  October 16, 2003
Contact: South Dakota State Fair, 605-353-7340

Blasius Appointed to South Dakota State Fair Advisory Commission

(HURON, SD) --- Brett Blasius has been appointed to the South Dakota State Fair Advisory Commission.  Blasius is the Assistant Vice-President of First Western Bank in Wall and also serves as the Ag Loan Officer.  In addition to banking, he ranches and raises horses.  He and his wife live near Wall and have two children with another one on the way.

Brett notes, “I have always been interested in South Dakota agriculture and in helping our youth stay connected to that part of our culture.”

“We are very excited to hear of Brett’s appointment,” said Susan Hayward, South Dakota State Fair Manager.  “He will be a great asset to the advisory commission.  He loves the State Fair and has a keen interest in youth and agriculture.”

Brett Blasius is the tenth member to join the South Dakota State Fair Advisory Commission.

For more information contact the South Dakota State Fair at 1-800-529-0900 or 605-353-7340.

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