GARRETT â Eleven contestants participated in three pageants during Garrett Heritage Days.
The pageants selected Miss Garrett Teen for ages 12-15, Miss Garrett Junior Teen for ages 9-11 and Miss Garrett Junior for ages 6-8.
This yearâs theme was âCelebrate Garrettâ with the stage in Eastside Park decorated in red, white and blue. Contestants danced to the Garrett Railroadersâ fight song in cheer outfits for the opening number.
On-stage competition included talent for 25% of overall score, personality and on-stage question for 15% and party wear 15%. Interviews were held earlier in the day at the Judy A. Morrill Recreation Center for the remaining 45%. A Peopleâs Choice award was presented in each age group, voted on by the audience at $1 per vote.
Hellen Louise Hyde passes away at age 87
She was born on February 17, 1933, in Tennessee, to Monroe and Hazel (Crawford) Long.
Hellen is survived by her daughter, Karen Ring; sister, Marie Dale; two granddaughters, Jenifer Ring, Carrie (Dustin) Donovan; grandson, Brad Ring; two daughter-in-laws, Debbie Ring, Teresa Ring; several great-grandchildren; and extended family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three sons, Bob Ring, Bill Ring, Jim Ring; husband, James Hyde; sister, Rena Sue; grandson, Trinity Burns.
Hellen enjoyed gardening. She loved spending time with her family and children.
Private services for Hellen will be held. She will be laid to rest at Heritage Cemetery,