With Railroad Days in Moberly just around the corner, its time to announce rules for the royalty contests.
On the schedule is:
Miss Railroad Days Queen
Contest for those 14-18 years old;
Little Mr. and Miss Wabash for those two to three years old; Little Mr. and Miss Norfolk & Southern for 3 to 4 year olds and Little Mr. and Miss Norfolk Southern for 4 to 6 years olds.
All of these are sponsored by the Moberly Chapter of Altrusa International with Shari Pretz as chairman. Entry deadline is May 28.
The 2012 Miss Railroad Days Queen Contest will be held Wednesday, June 6. Interviews will begin at 4 p.m. and the contest will follow at 7 p.m.
The Little Mr. and Miss Contests will be held Wednesday, June 6, with the on-stage contest beginning at 6 p.m. Crowning will be done during the Miss Railroad Days contest.
Rules for the Miss Railroad Days Queen Contest includes:
There is an entry fee, made payable to Altrusa, Int.-Moberly Chapter. Shari Pretz is chairman of this contest.
Entry deadline is May 28th. Pretz says the selection of the 2012 Miss Railroad Days queen will be based on 40 percent interview, 40 percent stage appearance, and 20 percent for question on stage.
Those needing more information may contact her at 575-489-9863. Entry forms are available at the high schools in Randolph County, Chamber of Commerce office, the Chamber website or from Shari Pretz.
Rules for the contest follow the Missouri State Fair Contest guidelines.
Contestants must agree to abide by all rules of the Miss Railroad Days Contest that are in effect now or as announced later. Contestants agree that the time, manner and method of judging shall be solely at the discretion of the Altrusa Int. Club-Moberly Chapter, and the decision of the judges will be final.
Contestant must be a citizen of the United States.
Contestant must be a resident of Randolph County for no fewer than six months and provide proof of residency.(Examples: Driver’s license, school transcript, personal mail that shows address).
Contestant must be female.
Contestants shall be between the ages of 14 and 18 years old on date of contest and provide proof of age. (Examples: Driver’s license or birth certificate).
Contestants shall be single and not cohabiting with a male, or at any time have been married, pregnant, or have had a child. A contestant must have never been convicted of any crime or have any criminal charges pending.
Contestants are to wear appropriate clothing for the contest. Requirements are modest dresses or pants with appropriate shoes and accessories. No shorts. No evening gowns. If choices are deemed inappropriate, contestant will be asked to change or choose not to compete. Contestant may wear the same outfit for both the interview and on-stage competition or something different for each.
Completed entry forms and documentation must be received by Monday, May 28, 2012. Photo copies of age and residency documentation are permissible. A complete entry will include: $10 entry fee; completed official entry; completed official information sheet for emcee; copies of documentation for age and residency, and a 4×6 photo.
The queen and runners-up will remain for a short time immediately following the contest for publicity photos.
The queen will assist at various events throughout the current Railroad Days and will be expected to crown the new queen the following year. Other events such as parades, etc. may be offered throughout the year but are optional.
Throughout her reign, conduct deemed to be improper and detrimental to the Railroad Days event, the queen contest or Altrusa, Int., will be reason for disqualification and dismissal of the queen by the chairman.
Entry forms for the Railroad Days Little Mr. and Miss Contests are available at the Chamber of Commerce office, Chamber web or from Pretz.
Selection will be based on 50 percent stage appearance and 50 percent interaction/question on stage.
Contest rules and regulations include:
Contestants must agree to abide by all rules of the Little Mr. and Miss Railroad Days that are in effect now or at the discretion of the Altrusa Int. Club-Moberly Chapter and the decision of the judges will be final..
Contestant must be a resident of Randolph County. Parents please provide a photo copy of contestant’s birth certificate or age verification.
Contestants are to wear railroad themed attire.
Completed entry forms and documentation must be received by Monday, May 28. Photo copies of age and residency documentation are permissible. A complete entry will include: $5 entry fee; completed official entry form. Completed official information sheet for emcee and copies of documentation for age and residency.
Winners and runners-up will remain for a short time immediately following the contest for publicity photo.
Attendance at other events, such as parades, etc., may be offered throughout the year but are optional and at the discretion of the parents.
 The Moberly Chapter of Altrusa International will also sponsor the Railroad Days Baby Show Contest 2012 on Saturday, June 9. Entry deadline is June 1. Entry forms are available at the Moberly Area Chamber of Commerce office, Chamber web or from Shari Pretz. More details will be announced later.

Mendon took a pair from SJV rival White Pigeon Wednesday night.

The Lady Hornets won the first 6-5 in a error-filled game and took the second 8-3.

In the opener, White Pigeon took a early 2-0 lead, Mendon took the lead 5-2 in their next two at bats.

The Lady Chiefs plated three runs in the top of the sixth to tie the game at five.

Mendon won the game with a run in the bottom of the seventh.

The Lady Chiefs’ Sara Anderson held Mendon to just two hits, singles by Jenna Griffith and Jackie Friel.

Getting the win in relief was Randee Smith.

White Pigeon was led by Autumn Kemp with three singles, Morgan DeMeyer had two singles, Rachel Brock added a single and triple.

Haley Miller had a single and double.

Anderson, Jordan Phelps and Kamryn Six all had one single.

In the second game the Lady Chiefs again took the lead with two first-inning runs.

The Lady Hornets responded with one in the second, two in the third, three in the fourth and two in the fifth.

White Pigeon scored their last run in the top of the third.

Leading Mendon was Paige Gabbard with two hits, Jess Doster had a triple, Alexis Russell, Blaec Arevalo, Rachel Frisbie and Griffith all had a single.

Leading the Lady Chiefs was Phelps with two singles.

Anderson had a double and Six had a single.

Anderson took the loss.

Bronson 14-8, Brandywine 0-6

Skyler Sobeski tossed a perfect game Tuesday night, leading Bronson to a 14-0 win.

Sobeski allowed no hits, no walks and struck out four.

Her bat was also pivotal in the win. She had a home run, double to drove in five runs.

Kelsey Scheenks had four RBI with two singles and a double, Kassidy Bystry had four base hits and one RBI, Kayelyn Cary drove in a run with three singles.

Liz Wielgos had two singles and one RBI. Also collecting hits was Lauren Cary with three singles and Kinslea Blouin had one base hit.

In the second game Sobeski stated the game, pitching the first three and two-thirds.

She allowed three hits and had three strikeouts.

Lindsey Sikorski came in relief.

Sikorski also led at the plate with a home run, single, double and four RBI.

Wielgos had two RBI on two singles.

Kayla Roberts and Blouin both added a single and one RBI.

Bystry had two singles, Cary added a single and double, Roberts and Lorissa Ludwick both had a single.