August 31, 2013

Benton Neighbor Days

Benton Neighbor Days wraps up Saturday, Aug. 31 in Benton, Mo.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Addison Guzman of Morley, Mo. enjoys the rocket ride at Benton Neighbor Days Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013 in Benton, Mo.

Nathan Ham of Scott City climbs the greased pole on which he earned $19 at Benton Neighbor Days Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013 in Benton, Mo.

Shelby Donaldson, left, Nathan Harris and Jenna Williams, all of Sikeston, Mo., ride the Scrambler at Benton Neighbor Days Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013 in Benton, Mo.

Taylor Craft of Scott City reaches up to the top of the greased pole for the $20 prize, which she later grabbed, at Benton Neighbor Days Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013 in Benton, Mo.

Isis Eskew of Vanduser, Mo. tries for the prize on the tall greased pole at Benton Neighbor Days Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013 in Benton, Mo.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Benjamin Schumer of Kelso, Mo. performs a medley of tunes from the Wizard of Oz in the talent showcase of Benton Neighbor Days Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013 in Benton, Mo.

Destiny Lynch, right, Lauren Mantle, center, and Zoie Oberby dance to "Get Rhythm" in the talent showcase of Benton Neighbor Days Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013 in Benton, Mo.

Rob Petzoldt, left, of Cape Girardeau competes in the cornhole toss of Benton Neighbor Days Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013 in Benton, Mo.

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Benton Neighbor Days wraps up Saturday, Aug. 31 in Benton, Mo.

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