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Thursday, August 31, 2006
2006 Lions Fair:
Opening Ceremonies

Whether by e-mail, memo, or public appearance, Ward 3 Council Member Ken Owensby continued his efforts at impersonating the mayor at the opening ceremonies of the Overland Lions Fair. Owensby began his presentation by saying "Welcome all to the finest fair in this city. I would like to take a moment to say what an angel Ann Purzner is..." before being booed off the stage.

"He looked just beautiful in that dress," commented Wanda Knode, wife of Ward 1 Council Member Richard Knode. "I almost had to do a double-take; he looked so much like Mayor Purzner."

Owensby (photo above) appeared in a red cocktail dress with matching hat and accessories. He proudly stated the Overland origins of his apparel. "I bought the dress and hat at Marshalls, the shoes at Payless, and the matching handbag at Shoe Stop. All right here in our city at Overland Plaza."

Owensby was later seen repeatedly shouting "I move to have this fair adjourned" after several losses at the ring toss game.