Continuously serving Kosciusko County since 1854
MENTONE - Cari McFadden raised the most money for the honor of being crowned Miss Mentone 2000 Saturday night.
Her sister, Dana, Miss Mentone 1999, handed over the title to her sibling along with roses and a $500 savings bond.
They are the daughters of Terry and Dorinda McFadden.
Runners up for the contest were Katy Prater, daughter of Bob and Kathy Prater, and Tangula Cox, daughter of Devon and Tamra Cox.
The Mentone Egg Festival parade was held Saturday afternoon. Division winners were:
Theme float: Mr. Rooster and Miss Chick of the Future, Cheynne Meyer and Austin Fults, first; Mentone United Methodist Church and Mr. Rooster contestant Trenton Peterson, tied for second place.
General float: Farmers State bank, first; Mother Goose with Noah Shirver, second.
Antique vehicle: Richard Peterson's Ford Fairlane, first.
Novelty: Possom Ranch puppets and clowns, first.
Horse group: Kosciusko County Saddle Club, first.
Color guard: Warsaw National guard, first.
Farm equipment: Echoes of the Past, first.
Children's unit: A.J. Long and Shelby Baker, first.
Marching unit: Tippecanoe Valley Band, first.
Other prizes were awarded to:
Chicken drop winners: Mary Rock, $300; Chirs McClone and Vi McGowen, $100 each.
Miss Chick: Cheynne Meyer.
Mr. Rooster: Alex Thacker.
Egg toss: Ages 20 and over and best overall winners - Matt Craig and Scott Whetstone; 15 to 19 - Zach Heaton and Arron Heaton; 11 to 14 - Bryan Boggs and David Shepherd; 5 to 10 - Trevor Sleighter and Curt Boggs; and 2 to 4 - Gunner Golden and Ashley Dunn.
Kiddie tractor pull: 35 pounds - Melissa Doan, age 5; 42 pounds - Skyler Newsome, age 5; 50 pounds - Nicki Blankenship, age 7; and 63 pounds - Zak Boyer, age 6.
