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Polo’s Little Miss and Mister crowned at annual Town and Country Days

By Alex T. Paschal

June 30, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

James Hardin, 4, and Anastasia Heiman, 5, (middle) were crowned Little Miss and Mister at Polo’s Town and Country Days Little Miss and Mister pageant. Last year’s winners Grayson Collins (left) and Sydney Buckingham (right) flank the two newest royalty. — James Hardin, 4, (second from left) and Anastasia Heiman, 5, (second from right) were crowned Little Mister and Miss on Thursday, June 26, at Polo’s Town and Country Days. Last year’s winners, Grayson Collins (left) and Sydney Buckingham (right), flank the two newest members of royalty. (Alex T. Paschal)

Seven girls and three boys competed Thursday, June 26, 2025, for the title of Little Miss and Mister at Polo’s Town and Country Days. Asked questions such as “What’s your favorite dinosaur” and “What’s the best thing about being a kid,” the 4- and 5-year-olds did their best to give insightful answers. James Hardin, 4, took the title of Little Mister and Anastasia Heiman, 5, was awarded the Little Miss title.

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Laekyn Cavazos, 6, answers a question Thursday, June 26, 2025, during Polo’s Little Miss and Mister pageant. (Alex T. Paschal)

Alex T. Paschal

Photojournalist/columnist for Sauk Valley Media