Calamity Jane Day activities were held last weekend in Princeton, with several events held during the three-day event. Winners included:
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st place in the merchant windows contest went to The Famous, which had a display of reproduction pin depression glass in none window and a pictorial display of past Calamity Jane queens in the other window.
The US Bank took second place for its display of a portrait of Calamity Jane and other photos and stories of her life. Third place went to Watkins Shelter Insurance for a display of antique items by Maribelle McHargue and Kathy Thomas. The Bargain Store was fourth for its display of early household items in one window and pieces of sheet music in the second window. Taking fifth was the Great Western Bank with a fall floral display.
Baby Quilt Show
A baby quilt show was sponsored by the Stacy Multipurpose Center. The winner, by popular vote, was an antique baby quilt entered by Dixie Moore. She received a quarter year membership to the Stacy Center.
Children’s Parade
There were 10 children who participated in the children’s parade, with all participants receiving a medallion and prize. Children in the parade included Gunnar and Maddox McLain, children of Troy and Amanda McLain of Liberty; Kohner Vanderpool, son of Clint and Gretchen Vanderpool of Princeton; Chance Hertzog and his dog, Missy, son of Dewey and Kim Hertzog of Princeton; Rachael Schroeder and her pony, Ranger, daughter of Dan and Sally Schroeder of Newtown; Chassidy, Jillian and Jayden Finney, children of Brian and Gina Finney of Cainsville; and Braden and Madisyn Clapham, children of Scot and Amy Clapham of Princeton.
Car Show
Duane Helmandollar of Trenton took Best of Show honors in the original class with a 1969 Plymouth Road Runner, while Vonnnie and Don McKenna of Ankeny, IA, won Best of Show in the modified class with a 1940 Ford Coupe.
Other winners included:
Antique – 1. Dave Woodson, Trenton, 1929 Studebaker President; 2. Wayne Hoover, Princeton, 1940 Buick.
Original 1950s – 1. Dave Woodson, Trenton, 1959 Chevy Impala; 2. Gary Minnick, Chillicothe, 1959 Pontiac Catalina.
Original 1960s – 1. Duane Helmandollar, Trenton, 1969 Plymouth Road Runner; 2. Keith Rinehart, Milan, 1961 Studebaker Hawk.
Original 1970s to Present – 1. David Rinehart, Milan, 1970 Chevelle; 2. Jamie Hart, Princeton, 1978 Corvette Pace Car.
Pre-1960 Convertible – 1. Judy Kately, Trenton, 1959 Chevy Impala; 2. Phil Middleton, Princeton, 1957 Ford Retractable.
Special Interest – 1. Ben Woodson, Trenton, 1963 Corvette Promotional.
Post 1960 Convertible – 1. Steve and Joni Mollock, Ravenwood, 1969 Ford Fairlane; 2. Tarah Goodknight, Princeton, 1966 Chevy Corvair.
Original Pickup – 1. Les Kinnison, Bethany, 1949 Chevy; 2. Bill and Jody Swindler, Chillicothe, 1983 Chevy El Camino.
Street Rod – 1. Vonnie and Don McKenna, Ankeny, IA, 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe; 2. (tie) Hugh Eddy, Milan, 1933 Dodge Coupe, and Jess and Helen Swindler, Hamilton, 1934 Chevy Sedan.
Modified 1950s – 1. Glenn Milner, Unionville, 1953 Chevy; 2. Tom Rockhold, Lineville, 1957 Chevy.
Modified 1960s – 1. Warren Woodson, Trenton, 1964 Chevy Impala; 2. Larry Spaur, Pleasantville, IA, 1968 Chevy Camara.
Modified 1970s to Present – 1. Curt Boswell, Ravenwood, 1972 Plymouth Duster; 2. Dennis Wik, Lineville, IA, 1977 Puma.
Modifiled Pickup – 1. the late David Robinson of Mercer, 1951 Chevy; 2. Ken and Deb Winkelman, Maple Grove, MN, 1936 Ford.
Modified Motorcycle – 1. Lisa Banks, Princeton, 1999 Harley Davidson Sportster Trike; 2. Charlie Hickman, Princeton, 2001 Harley Davidson Sportser.
Original Motorcycle – 1. Joe Banks, Princeton, 2008 Harley Davidson; 2. Joe Banks, Princeton, 1973 Honda 350.
Baby Show
Named as Little Wild Bill was Angela Peto, son of Shawn and Krsty Peto, while Riley Moreno, daughter of Fred and Keri Schreffler of Princeton, was named Little Calamity Jane.
Taking second were Will Walkup, son of Sam and Sarah Walkup of Princeton and Avery Weber, daughter of Willy and Crissy Weber of Princeton. Third-place winners were Parker Coon, son of Josh and Lucrietia Coon of Princeton and Owen Schreffler, son of Blake and April Schreffler of Princeton (tie) and Morgan Woodwad, daughter of Darrel and Bobbi Woodward of Kansas City.
0 to 3 months, girls – 1. Kaylynn Whipple, Bobby and Leigh Whipple of Princeton; 2. Ahspen Massey, Derrick and Mandi Massey of St. Joseph; 3. (tie) Chole Walker, Jami and Brannon Walker of Cameron and Molley Hickman, Mace and Stehanie Hickman of Princeton.
0 to 3 months, boys – 1. Tate Beavers, Keith and Jonnie Beavers of Mercer; 2. Trusten Street, Toby and Brandy Street of Princeton; 3. Mason Kelley, Kyha Kelley of Cainsville.
4 to 6 months, girls – 1. Karlee Crouse, Jordan and Brandy Crouse of Cainsville.
4 to 6 months, boys – 1. Drevyn Seamon, Nicole Shields and David Seamon of Columbia; 2. Tristen Williams, Alan and Mindy Williams of Grain Valley.
7 to 12 months, girls – 1. Emma Purvis, Mike and Courtney Purvis of Princeton; 2. Montgomery Willits, Colin and Staci Willits of Kansas City; 3. Macey Lewis, Jason and Traci Lewis of Princeton.
7 to 12 months, boys – 1. Carson Hamilton, Alan and Lesa Hamilton of Iowa; 2. Clay Evans, Nathan and Rebecca Evans of Princeton; 3. (tie) Ryker Allen, Jerry and Lynette Allen of Princeton and Deegan Dirkx, Kenny and Amanda Dirkx of Iowa.
13 to 18 months, girls – 1. Jollena Gibson, Jeff and Niki Gibson of Spickard; 2. Haley Russell, Clint and Kelly Russell of Bethany; 3. (tie) Haley Oesch, Galen and Julie Oesch of Pleasanton and Jaleigh Arndt, B.J. and Tiffany Arndt of Princeton.
13 to 18 months, boys – 1. Brayden Hague, Angela Hague of Harris.
19 to 24 months, girls – 1. Hannah meighen, Kurt and April Meighen of Princeton; 2. (tie) Ava Briegel, Matt and Angie Briegel of Cameron and Madisyn Clapham, Scott and Amy Clapham of Princeton; 3. Grace Kelly, Mike and Terri Kelly of Princeton.
19 to 24 months, boys – 1. Jay Allen, Zane Allen of Princeton; 2. Ahston Orndorff, Niki Swiggart and Adam Orndorff of Princeton; 3. (tie) Aiden Burns, Tim and Carol Burns of Princeton and Nicholas Street, Amanda Powell of Chillicothe.
25 to 35 months, girls – 1. Kensley Wood, Tony and Stacy Wood of Maryville; 2. Brooklynn Russell, Clint and Kelli Russell of Bethany; 3. Mackenzie Dunkin, Greg and Cristal Dunkin of Princeton.
25 to 35 months, boys – 1. Dario Peto, Shawn and Kristy Peto of Kansas City; 2. Jaden Finney, Brian and Gina Finney of Cainsville; 3. Tyler Brown, Monty and Jennifer Brown of Princeton.