Published: July 10, 2009 05:42 pm         

Parke Little Miss and Mister contest set

Rockville — The All-American Little Miss and Mister contest sponsored by the Parke County Chamber of Commerce will be staged at 4 p.m. July 25 in the Show Pavilion at the 4-H Fairgrounds.

The contest entry deadline is Thursday. Forms need to be in the Extension Office at the Fairgrounds at Rockville. Registration forms are available at the Parke County Chamber of Commerce Office, Extension Office, REMC, most banks in Rockville and the Parke County Incorporated Office.

Contestants must be a resident of Parke County and be at least 5 years of age by Aug. 1 and cannot have reached his/her eighth birthday before that date.

Any contestant who has performed or competed on a professional level (for monetary gain) in anything other than an amateur contest will be considered ineligible for this contest.

This is not a beauty contest, but a contest to choose an all-around, wholesome Little Miss and Mister. Contestants are to appear in casual dress, preferably shorts, socks and tennis shoes. A white T-shirt to be worn during the public contest will be provided to all contestants approximately one hour ahead of the contest backstage at the Show Pavilion.

Winners and the two runners-up will receive trophies. Little Miss and Mister will also receive a savings bond and portrait from Gobbles Knob Country Store.