Seniors enjoy day at fair

The much-needed rainfall did not dampen the spirits of the annual Senior Day at the Warren County A&L Fair on Tuesday. The event was dedicated to those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, their families, friends and loved ones, and to those who are fighting to preserve our freedom. A special remembrance was made of the late Bud Godwin who donated many hours of his time to the event, with a moment of silence observed for all.

‘We had a wonderful time, even though it did rain. The rain was so needed, that it didn’t seem to bother our seniors too much,’ said Warren County Senior Center director Cheryl Mingle. ‘Of course, some of them couldn’t make it, but we had a great time and gave away numerous donated door prizes. We are so thankful for everyone involved.’

Shelley Womack opened the day by singing the National Anthem, with Raymond Adcock serving as the master of ceremonies.

Lunches were provided by River Park Hospital, Raintree Manor and Dr. Pepper Bottling Company. They were deliciously prepared by Medical Home Health Care, Healthfield and Dr. Jimmie Woodlee.

Following lunch, several rousing games of Bingo was played, and rain ponchos were made possible by Norm Kuk with Humana.

The highlight of the day is always the fun-loving games, where senior citizens compete with their peers. The winners include:

‘ Hog Calling Women ‘ fourth, Ruth Wadsworth; third, Mae Orrick; second, Shirley Reed, and first, Thelma Vickers;

‘ Hog Calling Men ‘ fourth, Tommy Womack; third, Bill Christian; second; Bob Reed, and first, David Watson ;

‘ Most Handsome Man ‘ fourth, David Watson; third, Bill Christian; second, Paul Webster, and first, Bob Cataldo;

‘ Prettiest Woman ‘ fourth, Shirley Reed; third, Carolyn Belcher; second, Mary Dunlap, and first, Jeanette Griffith;

‘ Buck Dancing ‘ fourth, Ashley Freeze; third, Bill Christian; second, Mae Orrick, and first, Carole Mohr;

‘ Oldest Man ‘ fourth, Bob Reed (79); third, Charles Link (84); second, James Thomison (85), and first, Ashley Freeze (87);

‘ Oldest woman ‘ fourth, Mary Damon (86); third, Eno Hennessee (88); second, Pauline Hall (92), and first, Mary Dunlap (94);

‘ Oldest Married Couple (combined ages) ‘ fourth, Robert and Shirley Reed (148 years); third, Bob and Mary Cataldo (152 years); second, Leonard and June Crouch (153 years), and first, James and Nell Thomison (167 years);

‘ Couple Married Longest ‘ fourth, Bob and Mary Cataldo (55 years); third, Leonard and June Crouch (56 years); second, David and Leota Watson (56 years), and first, James & Nell Thomison (64 years);

‘ Men’s Sexy Legs ‘ fourth, James Jenson; third, Bob Cataldo; second, Thomas Mingle, and first, Johnny Gibbs;

‘ Tall Tales ‘ fourth, Bob Reed; third, Thelma Vickers; second, Leota Watson, and first, June Crouch;

‘ Talented Women ‘ fourth, Shirley Reed; third, Leota Watson; second, Faye Gunter, and first, Carole Mohr;

‘ Talented Men ‘ fourth, David Watson; third, Cecil Wilson; second, Robert Reed, and first, Paul Webster;

‘ Group Talent ‘ third, Faye Gunter and Cecil Wilson; second, Carole Mohr and Ashley Freeze, and first, Faye Gunter and Paul Webster;

‘ Shortest Man ‘ fourth, Joe Lyle; third, Cecil Wilson; second, Robert Reed, and first, Ashley Freeze;

‘ Woman with longest hair ‘ fourth, Thelma Vickers; third, Shirley Reed; second, Carole Mohr, and first, Carolyn Belcher;

‘ Cracker Eating Contest ‘ fourth, Ruth Wadsworth; third, Mae Orrick; second, Shirley Reed, and first, Carole Mohr;

‘ Knotted Knee ‘ fourth, Robert Tate; third, Jo Wilson; second, Mae Orrick, and first, Mary Helen Blackburn;

‘ Woman with the Prettiest Legs ‘ fourth, Mae Orrick; third, Jo Wilson; second, Mary Helen Blackburn, and first, Margie Foster;

‘ Watermelon Seed Spitting ‘ fourth, Ruth Wadsworth; third, Robert Tate; second, Carole Mohr, and first, Mary Cataldo;

‘ Fall Hat Contest ‘ fourth, Mae Orrick; third, Mary Helen Blackburn; second, Iona King, and first, Thelma Vickers;

‘ Dress-Up Contest ‘ second, Robert and Shirley Reed, and first, Ashley Freeze and Carole Mohr.