Mule Days 2007
Temperatures hovering at record high levels did not dissuade big crowds for the weekend's 86th Mule Days celebration in Enfield.
The mule judging took place at Saturday afternoon just prior to parade's kick-off. Ruthie Hart of Enfield served as the arbiter and named "Jake," owned by J.C. Turner of Marion, winner, while David South of Enfield captured second with "Fred." Gene Williams of Norris City took third with "Radar."
Taking in the competition was Charles Frederick Pierce of Carmi, whose father was the owner of Enfield's famous White Mules. He told Cindy Birk Conley he remembered being at Mule Day in 1922. Conley also spoke with Clarence Wilson of Carmi at the Saturday parade, as he was attending his 86th celebration. Conley believes Clarence is the only person to have attended every Mule Day.
Another feature of Saturday's parade was the veterans' float. Several World War II veterans from the Enfield and Springerton area were honored by the crowd with standing applause as they passed by, along with an attached float with numerous other military veterans of other conflicts.
Float winners at Saturday's parade were Ducks Hardware, first, Red Hat Jennies, second, and Carolyn Wicker's Beauty Shop, third. She was celebrating her 40th year in business. YOU GO GIRL!!!
The overall Pet Parade winners were Mattie McArthy, Malorie Hobbs and Jacee Weiss, who dressed as "bugs." Largest pet winner was Haley and Noah Collins, with Jessie Rush in second and Jordan Dotson taking third.
Ugliest pet honors went to Mary Boulder. Theme winner was Gavin Dauby with Bailey and Chloe Jackson. Second place went to the McGhee and Brown families. Cutest pet honors went to Jaden Williams, first, Drew Smith, second and Millie Newman, third.
Winner of the vehicle with pet category was Jace, Caden and Kinley Carter, while Jennifer West won best costume. Best tricycle or bicycle entry was Hunter Biggs. Vehicle without a pet category winners were Aiden and Cheyenne Thompson, first; Bailey Biggs, Madelyn Stence and Avery Stence, second; and Katelyn and Nicholas South, third.
Christine South won the Junior Miss competition, with Tiffany Horn claiming first runner-up and Tyra Crnovich second runner-up. Shelby Carter won the 2007 Mule Days Queen Contest, with Cassie Sullivan first runner-up, Stephanie Carter second runner-up and Winnifer Pierce third runner-up. Stephanie Carter also was named Miss Congeniality, while Cassie Sullivan was named Most Photogenic.
Eric and Griffin Hart won the father/son look-alike contest, while Lisa Willis and Kendra Fiala took the mother/daughter look-alike title. Jaden Simmons won the Mr. Tot contest Thursday night, while Skyler Morss won the Miss Tot contest.
The Prince and Princess were also crowned Thursday night. Gabrille Palmer and Lucas Thomas won the Princess and Prince titles, respectively. Jaleigh Anne Sullivan was judged the winner of the Baby Girl contest Thursday night, and Camden Cheek won the Baby Boy contest.
Reprinted from the Carmi Times, October 8, 2007
Braden Willis,Reporter
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