NewsSeptember 21, 2013
The Jumping Mules Competition and other happenings at the East Perry Community Fair.
Albert, and his handler Jerry Menees, take first place in their division of the Jumping Mules Competition with a jump of 58 inches during the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
Albert, and his handler Jerry Menees, take first place in their division of the Jumping Mules Competition with a jump of 58 inches during the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
Fair goers arrive and leave as the sun sets on the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
Fair goers arrive and leave as the sun sets on the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
The East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
The East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
The East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
The East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
The East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
The East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
The East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
The East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
The East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
The East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
A girl pets a mule during the Jumping Mules Competition during the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
A girl pets a mule during the Jumping Mules Competition during the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
Albert, and his handler Jerry Menees, take first place in their division of the Jumping Mules Competition with a jump of 58 inches during the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
Albert, and his handler Jerry Menees, take first place in their division of the Jumping Mules Competition with a jump of 58 inches during the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
Jerry Menees and Misty compete in  the Jumping Mules Competition during the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo. Misty placed second in the event.
Jerry Menees and Misty compete in the Jumping Mules Competition during the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo. Misty placed second in the event.
Albert, and his handler Jerry Menees competes in the Jumping Mules Competition during the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo. Albert won with a jump of 58 inches
Albert, and his handler Jerry Menees competes in the Jumping Mules Competition during the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo. Albert won with a jump of 58 inches
Fair goers arrive as the sun sets on the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
Fair goers arrive as the sun sets on the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
Competitors wait their turn during the Jumping Mules Competition during the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
Competitors wait their turn during the Jumping Mules Competition during the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
Dustin Aden, 12, right, and Justin Farrow watch the Jumping Mules Competition during the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
Dustin Aden, 12, right, and Justin Farrow watch the Jumping Mules Competition during the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
The announcer gives a play-by-play during the Jumping Mules Competition during the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
The announcer gives a play-by-play during the Jumping Mules Competition during the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
The Jumping Mules Competition during the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
The Jumping Mules Competition during the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
Gracen Craig, 13, left, of Fruitland and her cousin Gavin Craig, 10, of Perryville rides the scrambler during the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
Gracen Craig, 13, left, of Fruitland and her cousin Gavin Craig, 10, of Perryville rides the scrambler during the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
Gabe Ruehling, 13, and Tex, 38 compete in the Jumping Mules Competition during the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo. Tex is believed to have competed in every jumping Mules competition the held at the fair.
Gabe Ruehling, 13, and Tex, 38 compete in the Jumping Mules Competition during the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo. Tex is believed to have competed in every jumping Mules competition the held at the fair.
The Jumping Mules Competition during the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
The Jumping Mules Competition during the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
The Jumping Mules Competition during the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
The Jumping Mules Competition during the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
Paul Ruehling and Mackinzie compete in the Jumping Mules Competition during the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo. Mackenzie placed fourth in the competition, the first won the mule has been in.
Paul Ruehling and Mackinzie compete in the Jumping Mules Competition during the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo. Mackenzie placed fourth in the competition, the first won the mule has been in.
A boy pets a mule at the Jumping Mules Competition during the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
A boy pets a mule at the Jumping Mules Competition during the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
Adam Meir has a beer from atop a wagon at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
Adam Meir has a beer from atop a wagon at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
The Jumping Mules Competition during the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
The Jumping Mules Competition during the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
Amy, left, Lauren, 8, and Brian Miesner of Carlston, Mo., at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21.
Amy, left, Lauren, 8, and Brian Miesner of Carlston, Mo., at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21.
Amy Beussink, left, and Patrice Niedbalski at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21.
Amy Beussink, left, and Patrice Niedbalski at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21.
Jordan Nelson, 16, left, Amanda Webb, 16, Christina Niedbalski, 16, all of Cape Girardeau at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21.
Jordan Nelson, 16, left, Amanda Webb, 16, Christina Niedbalski, 16, all of Cape Girardeau at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21.
Fair goers watch the Jumping Mules Competition during the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
Fair goers watch the Jumping Mules Competition during the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
Linda Leible of Perryville watches the Jumping Mules Competition during the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
Linda Leible of Perryville watches the Jumping Mules Competition during the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
The Jackson Municipal Band performs at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
The Jackson Municipal Band performs at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
Fair goers arrive as the sun sets on the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
Fair goers arrive as the sun sets on the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
Fair goers arrive as the sun sets on the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
Fair goers arrive as the sun sets on the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
Fair goers arrive and leave as the sun sets on the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
Fair goers arrive and leave as the sun sets on the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 21, in Altenburg Mo.
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