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Hundreds Attend Hootin an Hollarin 59Th Celebration ‘Almost Perfect’ Hundreds attend Hootin an Hollarin 59th celebration ‘almost perfect’ By Sue Ann Jones variety of handcrafted mer- Hootin an Hollarin princess- [email protected] chandise, tempting taste es, the others being Star Janes treats, appealing raffle prizes and Jessee Latham. Cheyanne The 59th celebration of and areas where demonstra- Clinton is this year’s deputy Hootin an Hollarin came off tors showed the olden ways queen. Gainesville High “about as close to perfect as a of bygone days. School principal Justin Hootin an Hollarin Gilmore served as could get,” one regu- pageant emcee. lar festival goer pro- As the judges’ claimed. Skies stayed votes were tallied, blue or partly cloudy, Paula Herd Rose the music rolled along was recognized on as though composed stage as the 2019 just for Ozark County, Barney Douglas and folks young and Citizen of the Year. old came together to Then, with the take “A trip back queen crowned and when” – this year’s the honors be- Lily Parker (center) was crowned 2019 Hootin an Hollarin Queen Thursday night festival theme. stowed, the street on the first night of the festival. She is the daughter of Hank and Cindy Parker of Festival chairper- cleared so that the Thornfield. Deputy queen is Cheyanne Clinton (second from right). Brandy Belt son Nancy Walker square dancers (right) was elected Miss Sweetie Pie by the other contestants, and she also was told the Times Mon- could take to the selected as one of the three Hootin an Hollarin princess. The other two princesses day, “I just thought it boards, twirling are Star Janes (left) and Jessee Latham. was really good. Lily Parker (left) just seconds before being and whirling until Really, really good. I named Hootin an Hollarin Queen, and at midnight. mance” outhouse suffered and the shade-tree pickers’ Jeremiah Hamm won the had a good time at the moment her name was called. mechanical issues after a impromptu music sessions “Most Unusual” category Hootin an Hollarin, Fun festival Friday couple of runs, and the back- ran almost continuously with his hedgehog Miss and I hope everyone Friday’s lineup up outhouse had to be rolled throughout the festival, at one Prickle Pants, and several else did too.” Fifteen Ozark County included more musical acts onto the “track” so that the point even including well- reptiles and even a pet rat Lions Club members and teenage girls competed in the followed by the always-pop- silliness could continue. known Missouri State joined the line-up along with other volunteers set up the Hootin an Hollarin queen ular costume parade, the lit- Most of the old-fashioned University music historian the usual talented and some- festival stage and put togeth- pageant Thursday night, with tle-kids celebrity title con- kids games this year occurred Gordan McCann. times well-dressed dogs, cats, er the square dance platforms Lily Parker claiming the tests and the thrilling Hootin in a shady new site this year The 2019 Hootin an bunnies and chickens. Wednesday afternoon and crown at the end of the night. an Hollarin bed races, which – on the lawn on the north Hollarin pet show Saturday Kannon Morrison, 14, Thursday morning, and by Brandy Belt not only was this year attracted a record 14 side of the courthouse. The morning attracted one of the came out on top in the annual evening the square was elected Miss Sweetie Pie by entries. The outhouse races horseshoe pitching, archery most diverse slates of candi- shotgun competition Satur- rimmed by tents, booths and the other contestants. She came next, and this year, like and shotgun competitions dates ever, according to day morning using a bor- stands offering up a wide was also named one of three last, the newer, “high-perfor- attracted several contestants, chairperson Konnie Plumlee. See H&H, Page 12A Bryant Creek Flag-carrying 417-679-4641 State Park boy honors his www.ozarkcountytimes.com hiking tour father at H&H By Regina Mozingo set for Oct. 6 [email protected] Members of the Sierra Club and Ken McCarty, Missouri State Parks natural A picture may be worth a thousand words, resources management director, will lead a but sometimes it’s the story behind the pic- Copyright Ozark County Times hiking tour of Bryant Creek State Park, off ture that tells the bigger story. N Highway just north of the Douglas- Most people watching the Hootin an Ozark County line near Rockbridge, from Hollarin parade Saturday afternoon were noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6. probably unaware of the story behind the lit- A similar hiking tour will be led through tle blond-haired boy carrying a small Ozark Mountain State Park near Branson American flag and walking with the Timber from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3. Knob Volunteer Fire Department Honor Bryant Creek State Park, with 2,917 Guard. But his family and those walking with acres consisting of thick oak and pine for- him knew exactly what they were witnessing. ests and nearly 2 miles of river hills and Isaiah Ralston, 3, was honoring his father. bluffs along Bryant Creek, was one of four Cody Ralston died Jan. 8 in a Boone state parks added to the state’s park system County, Arkansas, house fire. Ralston, a for- in December 2016, during the last days of Isaiah Ralston, 3, mer firefighter with Timber Knob VFD and a former Gov. Jay Nixon’s last term. The walked with the member of the Ozark County Honor Guard, other parks were Ozark Mountain State Timber Knob was attempting to save his next-door neigh- Park northwest of Branson, Eleven Point Volunteer Fire bor’s dogs when he died. State Park on the Eleven Point River about Department Although Ralston was not serving as an 45 miles east of West Plains in Oregon Honor Guard in official firefighter at the time of his death, the County, and Jay Nixon State Park near this year’s Ozark County Honor Guard presented his son Taum Sauk Mountain State Park in south- parade carrying Isaiah with a fallen firefighter purple flag east Missouri. an American flag. during his father’s memorial service. More than 100 area residents braved in memory of his Isaiah lives in Ozark County with his near-freezing temperatures on Jan. 8, 2017, dad, former fire- mother and stepfather, William and Kristina for guided hikes through what was to fighter Cody Hill, and his sisters Serenity, Keely, Kassy become Bryant Creek State Park. Bill Ralston, who died and little brother William. Bryan, then the Missouri State Parks direc- in January. See FLAG Page 12A See TOUR Page 12A Page 2A • OZARK COUNTY TIMES • Wednesday, September 25, 2019 Times photo/Bruce Roberts Bird the Blue Jay Parade cruisers Chase Luna, left, and Ellie Gilmore ride in the Hootin an Hollarin parade in Dave Eslinger’s classic Chevrolet. enjoys Hootin an Hollarin The two enjoyed tossing candy to the hundreds of people lining the parade route on Saturday afternoon. Just like hundreds of other visitors during the week- end, Bird the Blue Jay seemed to find Hootin an Hollarin a very appealing festival. The little bird, Check out hundreds of Hootin an Hollarin photos on the Ozark County Times’ described in a story in last week’s Times as the town’s mascot (“Friendly little blue jay becomes the town’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ozarkcountytimes pet,” Sept. 18) was seen and photographed in several spots around the square during the weekend. Above: Among Bird’s stops was The Hair Shop on the south Licensed Insured side of the square on Friday morning, where Bird spent time visiting with owner Misha Fero outside the shop. We haul your Below: Saturday morning, Bird perched on a window air conditioner at the courthouse to watch his fellow heavy equipment animals during the Hootin an Hollarin pet show. Bird Specialized was raised and then released by Gainesville resident Trish Navarro after the little bird fluttered down from its Hydraulic nest, apparently in response to an invitation from Ramp Trailer Navarro’s young great-granddaughter, Mackenzie 257-8724 Lane at her family’s home near Wasola. Scott Brown owner/operator Your dreams deserve more than an insurance card tucked in your glove box. Protection while That’s why I go beyond a piece of paper to give you smart, customized coverage and real peace of mind to pursue what matters most. Contact me today for a you’re on the road. competitive quote. Let’s talk today. 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Wednesday, September 25, 2019 • OZARK COUNTY TIMES • Page 3A MDC proposes changes to help landowners Blevins to talk about control nuisance wildlife and invasive species Civil War Oct. 10 The Missouri trol deer and other wildlife Department of Con- that are damaging private at Historium here servation is considering property. changing regulations to In addition, MDC is Dr. Brooks Blevins, help landowners address considering a regulation Missouri State University damage caused by problem change that would allow a professor of history, will be wildlife and feral hogs. landowner representative at the Ozark County MDC is proposing the to use thermal imagery or Historium in Gainesville at changes in response to citi- night vision equipment to 10 a.m.
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