Anita Campbell
County Reporter
Even a short rain shower couldn’t keep people away from the 56th Annual Jubilee Days festivities this past weekend.
Jubilee Days started with the Baby Contest on Wednesday night.
Aspen Ethridge, daughter of Mariah Ethridge and Ricky Schroer, was crowned as the Jubilee Days Baby Girl.
William Longworth, son of Autumn Longworth, was crowned as the Jubilee Days Baby Boy.
Other winners included: Boys (0-6 months) 1st place, Michael Cleveland Abney, son of Danelle Thompson-Abney and Ryan Abney; 2nd place, Ryker Burns, son of Kristen Jones; 3rd place, Sylas Wilcox-Cawood, son of Taylor Wilcox.
Girls (0-6 months) 1st place, Aspen Ethridge, daughter of Mariah Ethridge and Ricky Schroer; 2nd place, Alana Jofay Bryce-Weter, daughter of Candace Weter; 3rd place, Stella Adams, daughter of Chelsey Kendrick.
Boys (7-12 months) 1st place, Gus Salley, son of Shaina Salley; 2nd place, Everett Williams, son of Justin and Ganelle Williams; 3rd place, Lane Rogers, son of Trent and Leah Rogers.
Girls (7-12 months) 1st place, Alice Kehler, daughter of Isaiah Kehler; 2nd place, Lorelei Case, daughter of Crystal Case; 3rd place, Jolene Bernal, daughter of Holly Bernal.
Boys (19-24 months) 1st place, William Longworth, son of Autumn Longworth; 2nd place, Augustus Lutman, son of Joslyn Cunningham; 3rd place, Dean Cave, son of Crystal Cave.
Girls (19-24 months) 1st place, Maggie Casteel, daughter of Chelsea Casteel; 2nd place, Beverly Brooks, daughter of Oma Brooks; 3rd place, Gentire Williams, daughter of Ganelle Williams.
The Jubilee Days Queen and Princess contests were held on Thursday in the Warsaw Community Building.
Angela Konapasek was crowned as the 56th Warsaw Jubilee Days Queen. 1st runner-up was Alysia Yoder and 2nd runner-up was Lilia Jensen. Talent winner was Lilia Jensen. Most Photogenic was Breanna Burriss. Jovi Robertson won the Sash Award as well as Miss Congeniality. Alysia Yoder won Best Dress.
Cecilia Shinn was crowned as the 2023 Jubilee Days Princess. 1st runner-up was Brianna Fellers and 2nd runner-up was Riley Nevius. Talent winner, photogenic winner and Sash winner was Riley Nevius. Jennifer Murdock was the Interview winner. Brianna Fellers won Best Dress. Cecilia Shinn also won Miss Congeniality.
During the Queen and Princess contest, Jubilee Days Chairman Chuck Allcorn presented the John Wiest Award to Kelli Daleske for her years of work on the Jubilee Days Car/Truck/Bike Show as well as her work with the Benton County Health Department.
"I can't imagine living anywhere but Warsaw," said Daleske. "This is a wonderful town."
On Friday night the Junior Miss and Little Miss contests were held.
Hayden Sutherland was crowned as the Jubilee Days Junior Miss. 1st runner-up was Bailey Steenburgen and 2nd runner-up was Grace Long. Bell Flutey won Top Interview. Lainey Burnham won Junior Miss Photogenic. Bailey Steenburgen was the Talent, Sash and Best Dress winner. Micha Newell was Little Miss Personality.
Lenox Brown was crowned as the Jubilee Days Little Miss. 1st runner-up was Haven Hinkle and 2nd runner-up was Joselyn Brookshire. Lenox Brown was also the Interview winner. Haven Hinkle won the Talent and Dress competition. Lillian Danner was Little Miss Personality. The Sash winner was Josie Parker.
Prior to the parade on Saturday morning, the traditional turtle races were held on Main Street.
Age 0-2, 1st place, Cora Wisdom; 2nd place, Anna Morrison; 3rd place, Heston Schenewark.
Age 2-4, 1st place, Naomi Smith; 2nd place, Ava Slaughter; 3rd place, Sage Kolberg.
Age 4-6, 1st place, Hayden Freeman; 2nd place, Livia Rogers; 3rd place, Brock Parker.
Age 6-8, 1st place, Stetson Himes; 2nd place, Garrett Sloan; 3rd place, Hailey Hinkle.
Age 8-10, 1st place, Jackson Sneed; 2nd place, Zeke Koppang; 3rd place, Finley Nunday.
Age 10-12, 1st place, Carli Callaway; 2nd place, Trinity Rogers; 3rd place, Kallie Smith.
Grand Champion, Kids, Jackson Sneed; Grand Champion, Adults, Randy Kast.
After the parade, the Jubilee Days Bike, Car and Truck Show was held. Winners included: Best of Show Car/Truck, Danny Nunamaker from Versailles, MO, 1928 Ford Model A Roadster Pick-up.
Best of Show Motorcycle, Jimmy Wooton from Garden City, MO, 2004 Harley Davidson Chopper.
Jubilee Days Choice, Don Hall from Versailles, MO, 1941 Chevrolet Cabriolet.
Best Car Club, Lake of the Ozarks Corvette Club.
Other winners include: Class CA Corvettes: 1st place, Marlin and Barbara Hammond, Lincoln, MO, 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe; 2nd place, Gary and Cheryl Waisner, Warsaw, MO, 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray; 3rd place, Brian Phillips, Sedalia, MO, 2023 Chevrolet Corvette.
Class CB Mustang 1964 ½-1970: 1st place, Kathy Carr, Warsaw, MO, 1969 Ford Mustang; 2nd place, Warren Schroder, Warsaw, MO, 1966 Ford Mustang.
Class CC Mustang 1971-Current: 1st place, Mike Stackhouse, Warsaw, MO, 2012 Ford Mustang (Roush).
Class CD Classic GM: 1st place, Linda McGill, Edwards, MO, 1947 Chevrolet Coupe; 2nd place, Bill Dockery, Warsaw, MO, 1967 Buick Riviera; 3rd place, Linda McGill, Edwards, MO, 1958 Chevrolet, Impala Convertible.
Class CE Classic MOPAR: 1st place, David Breshears, Warsaw, MO, 1960 Dodge Cornet.
Class CF Classic Ford: 1st place, Kevin Bradley, Versailles, MO, 1973 Ford Mustang; 2nd place, Ron Burns, Deepwater, MO, 1956, Ford Thunderbird; 3rd place, Dan Davis, Warsaw, MO, 1951 Ford Custom.
Class CH 1975-1999 Cars: 1st place, Linda McGill, Edwards, MO, 1989 Cadillac Alante.
Class CI 2000-Current Cars: 1st place, Ashley Weyer, Lake Ozark, MO, 2008 Saturn Sky.
Class CJ Modified Cars: 1st place, Norval Green, Oak Grove, MO, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS; 2nd place, Bill Turpin, Warsaw, MO, 1939 Chevrolet, Master Deluxe; 3rd place, Duane Barnett, Warsaw, MO, 1956 Ford Fairlane.
Class TA 4x4: 1st place, Randy Norman, Kansas City, Kansas, 2005 Dodge Ram; 2nd place, Mark Kuhaneck, Warsaw, MO, 1972 Ford Bronco.
Class TB 1970 and Earlier: 1st place, Danny Nunamaker, Versailles, MO, 1928 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup; 2nd place, Linda McGill, Edwards, MO, 1959 Chevrolet Truck; 3rd place, Ed Davis, Warsaw, MO, 1961 Ford Falcon Ranchero.
Class TC 1971-Current: 1st place, Paul Gardner, Linn Creek, MO, 1972, Ford F250: 2nd place, Chris Holloway, Kansas City, MO, 2002 Toyota Tundra; 3rd place, Christ Holloway, Kansas City, MO, 1971 Ford F100.
Class TD Modified Trucks: 1st place, Steve Pickens, Warsaw, MO, 1967 Chevrolet C-10.
Class MA Stock Cruiser Bikes: 1st place, Philip Haskins Sr., Osceola, MO, 2012, Victory Cross Country Trike.
Class MC Custom Bikes: 1st place, Jimmy Wooton, Garden City, MO, 2004 HD Chopper; 2nd place, Doug Summers, Warsaw, MO, 1902 HD Heritage Softail; 3rd place, James Machabee, Urbana, MO, 2010 Honda Sabre.
Class MD Street Rods: 1st place, Craig McCohn, Warsaw, MO, 1936 Chevrolet 2 Door Sedan.
Class ME Rat Rods: 1st place, Doug Summers, Warsaw, MO, 1942 Ford Truck; 2nd place, Ken and Tammy Soudermeyer, Deepwater, MO, 1951 Studebaker Tow truck; 3rd place, Frank Askins, Sedalia, MO, 1935 Dodge Truck.
In the Men's Leg Competition, awards went to: Overall Best Leg, Larry Elam; Most Muscular, Larry Elam; Hairiest legs, Lucas Kaneko; Tannest leg; Micheal Lane; and Whitest Legs, Jacob Gibson.
Jubilee Days Karaoke contest winners included: Caitlyn Chewning, 1st place; Ryan Abney, 2nd place; Morris Wigfall, 3rd place; Jeffrey Bales, Judges Choice and End Zone Bar in Sedalia was the winning venue.
"Jubilee Days was a complete success," said Jubilee Chairman Chuck Allcorn. "The rain delayed the concert on Saturday night, but the band said they came to play so they played and performed a great show. I want to thank all the wonderful volunteers who came out and supported our home town. See those veterans riding in the side by sides down Main Street was inspiring. Thanks Warsaw for all your support."
