Ages 0-5 contestants in the Halloween Costume Contest.
October 28, 2023 (Photo Album) - The 6th Annual Fall Festival of Hope, presented by Boo's Battle Support Fund, drew attendees and participants from all over Texas and Louisiana on Saturday, October 28 to the downtown Center square.
The main fundraiser of the festival for Boo's Battle Support Fund was the live auction which raised nearly $9,000. The top three items to be auctioned were a Henry Rifle which sold for $1,650; a Rose Gold Glock which sold for $1,150; and a pair of rocking chairs and small table from White Cottage which sold for $1,000. Thank you to everyone who donated items for the auction as well as to those who bid.
During the festival, J.P. Sledge spoke to festival goers giving his testimony of fighting cancer and the importance of having testing done. Early Detection is one of the most powerful weapons we have against cancer. Make an apppointment and don't put it off.
Seventeen teams for a total of 34 participants competed for prize money in Cornhole tourney totaling $1,000. Pancakes were flying as tossers showed their skills against the tough competitors. Out of towners made the trip to Center worthwhile by taking the top spots. The cornhole results are below along with the Halloween costume contest and the motorcycle show winners.
Cornhole Tourney Results
1st place $500 - Layne Branch and Matt Roberts from Marshall
2nd place $280 - Rocky Roehl and Ali Roehl from Long Branch
3rd place $160 - Ashley Michelle and Justin Hill from Gladewater
4th place $60 - Ashlee Roehl and Andrea Floyd from Long Branch
Halloween Costume Contest Results
Best Boy Costume
Ages 0-5: Mario (Easton Lewis)
Ages 6-12: Cyan Imposter (Finn Raybon)
Best Girl Costume
Ages 0-5: Repunzel (Alayna Kirby)
Ages 6-12: Soulless Reaper (Mikayla Luman)
Ages 13 up: My Academia’s Katsuki Bakugo (Kaitlyn)
Best Homemade Costume - Rams ball player (Hudson Whitton)
Best Duo - Mario (Easton Lewis) and Luigi (Elliot Lewis)
Best Couple - Wednesday and Gomez
Motorcycle Show Results
Best in Show - Solanos Byrd (Harley-Davidson Red/Black Bagger)
Kids’ Choice - Solanos Byrd (Harley-Davidson Red/Black Bagger)
People’s Choice - Solanos Byrd (Harley-Davidson Red/Black Bagger)
Classic Bike - Ricky Worsham (’99 Harley-Davidson Road King)
Best American - Solanos Féria (Harley-Davidson Road Glide)
Thanks to the sponsors!
Lewis Consulting, Inc.; 2B Logistics, LLC; Tri-State Vacuum and Rentals, Inc.; Magnolia Health and Wellness; Priority Family Healthcare; Subway - Joaquin; Shelby Savings Bank; Collins Pest Control; Longstreet Baptist Church; Brookshire Borthers - Joaquin; Lonny Raybon Independent Consulting, LLC; Cornerstone Construction; Wanda Scruggs, LPC; Lilly Sanitation; Solanos MC - Shelby County; Carter Credit Union - Mansfield, LA; Hoveys Farms; DBS Station; Armadillo Signs; First Baptist Church of Haslam; 4G Contractors Inc.; Ram House Cafe Too; and Blossom and Cove Candle Company.
About Boo's Battle Support Fund
Boo's Battle Support Fund was started by the family of Brandi Mills who was diagnosed in February of 2015 with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer at the age of 28. She passed away in June of 2017. They named the non-profit organization they started after Brandi's nickname 'Boo.' All funds raised go to help anyone fighting any type of cancer. With proof of treatment, the organization will help with everyday bills, wigs, travel, etc. According to Boo's Battle Support Fund Facebook page, "When we had her big fundraiser she chose to give to others who were currently fighting cancer so we want to continue her idea and help others in their battle!" For contact information about this organization or to donate, visit https://www.facebook.com/boosbattle/
