Morrison Ruritan holds 41st pageant

Pageant chairman Kirby Williams encourages youngsters to participate in the event, ‘The Ruritan holds the pageant each year as a fundraiser to help fund other community projects, and to give little girls an opportunity to have fun and participate in a pageant.’

Reigning Little Miss Valentine Shelby Jo Ann Miller will crown the new title holder and present the court. She is the 4-year-old daughter of Andy and Ashley Miller.

The deadline to enter is Jan. 31, when a completed application, $25 entry fee and photo of each child needs to be submitted.

Contestants must be between the ages of 3 and 6, and must not have started school other than kindergarten. They must also live in the Morrison School area, have a grandparent living in the Morrison School area, or be related their their sponsor who is within the Morrison area.

Applications are available at Morrison Hardware, Kathy’s Bridal, Ashley’s Attic, Mommy and Me, Morrison School and Morrison locations of First National Bank and Homeland Community Bank.

A rehearsal for contestants will be held Feb. 8 at the school beginning at 6 p.m.

More information can be obtained by calling Williams at 607-2769.