NewsSeptember 8, 2014

The SEMO District Fair is on display Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Joe Ferguson of Patton, Mo. stands with his Dorset ewes after giving them showers, Monday morning, Sept. 8, 2014, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Joe Ferguson of Patton, Mo. stands with his Dorset ewes after giving them showers, Monday morning, Sept. 8, 2014, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

A heifer licks her lips, Monday morning, Sept. 8, 2014, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com A heifer licks her lips, Monday morning, Sept. 8, 2014, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

A holstein heifer takes a drink before heading to the showers, Monday morning, Sept. 8, 2014, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com A holstein heifer takes a drink before heading to the showers, Monday morning, Sept. 8, 2014, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

David Wichern walks a young holstein heifer to the wash stand, Monday morning, Sept. 8, 2014, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com David Wichern walks a young holstein heifer to the wash stand, Monday morning, Sept. 8, 2014, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Corvin Schoen washes a young holstein heifer, Monday morning, Sept. 8, 2014, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Corvin Schoen washes a young holstein heifer, Monday morning, Sept. 8, 2014, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

A Dorset Ewe stands by as Corvin Schoen washes a young holstein heifer, Monday morning, Sept. 8, 2014, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com A Dorset Ewe stands by as Corvin Schoen washes a young holstein heifer, Monday morning, Sept. 8, 2014, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Lee Miller, left, of Grassy, Missouri and Mike Lidner of Jackson, Missouri, wait to register their cars for the Auto Tire and Parts NAPA Dual Demo Derby, Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Lee Miller, left, of Grassy, Missouri and Mike Lidner of Jackson, Missouri, wait to register their cars for the Auto Tire and Parts NAPA Dual Demo Derby, Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Mike Lidner of Jackson, Missouri, waits to register for the Auto Tire and Parts NAPA Dual Demo Derby, Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Mike Lidner of Jackson, Missouri, waits to register for the Auto Tire and Parts NAPA Dual Demo Derby, Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Lee Miller of Grassy, Missouri, waits to register for the Auto Tire and Parts NAPA Dual Demo Derby, Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Lee Miller of Grassy, Missouri, waits to register for the Auto Tire and Parts NAPA Dual Demo Derby, Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Travis Smith readies his car for the Auto Tire and Parts NAPA Dual Demo Derby, Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Travis Smith readies his car for the Auto Tire and Parts NAPA Dual Demo Derby, Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Travis Smith waits to register his car for the Auto Tire and Parts NAPA Dual Demo Derby, Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Travis Smith waits to register his car for the Auto Tire and Parts NAPA Dual Demo Derby, Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

A Dorset ewe reacts to her shower Monday morning, Sept. 8, 2014, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com A Dorset ewe reacts to her shower Monday morning, Sept. 8, 2014, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Dylan Lesar, left, and Joey Sides put finishing touches on the inside of their car in preparation for the Auto Tire and Parts NAPA Dual Demo Derby, Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Dylan Lesar, left, and Joey Sides put finishing touches on the inside of their car in preparation for the Auto Tire and Parts NAPA Dual Demo Derby, Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

People wait to register for the Auto Tire and Parts NAPA Dual Demo Derby, Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com People wait to register for the Auto Tire and Parts NAPA Dual Demo Derby, Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Members of the Egypt Mills Antique Tractor Club move a tractor to a new location, Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Members of the Egypt Mills Antique Tractor Club move a tractor to a new location, Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Cory Myers of Scott City drives his half-wrecked car in a second round of the Dual Demolition Derby on Monday, Sept. 8, 2014 at the SEMO District Fair.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Cory Myers of Scott City drives his half-wrecked car in a second round of the Dual Demolition Derby on Monday, Sept. 8, 2014 at the SEMO District Fair.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Bryce Green of Perryville, Missouri drives in a second round of the Dual Demolition Derby on Monday, Sept. 8, 2014 at the SEMO District Fair.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Bryce Green of Perryville, Missouri drives in a second round of the Dual Demolition Derby on Monday, Sept. 8, 2014 at the SEMO District Fair.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Bryce Green of Perryville, Missouri meets up with a challenger in a second round of the Dual Demolition Derby on Monday, Sept. 8, 2014 at the SEMO District Fair.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Bryce Green of Perryville, Missouri meets up with a challenger in a second round of the Dual Demolition Derby on Monday, Sept. 8, 2014 at the SEMO District Fair.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
The Dual Demolition Derby on Monday, Sept. 8, 2014 at the SEMO District Fair.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The Dual Demolition Derby on Monday, Sept. 8, 2014 at the SEMO District Fair.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Corey Gettings drives his car in a second round of the Dual Demolition Derby on Monday, Sept. 8, 2014 at the SEMO District Fair.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Corey Gettings drives his car in a second round of the Dual Demolition Derby on Monday, Sept. 8, 2014 at the SEMO District Fair.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

A heifer munches on some hay, Monday morning, Sept. 8, 2014, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com A heifer munches on some hay, Monday morning, Sept. 8, 2014, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

A Dorset ewe smiles for the camera Monday morning, Sept. 8, 2014, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com A Dorset ewe smiles for the camera Monday morning, Sept. 8, 2014, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Joe Ferguson of Patton, Mo. washes his Dorset ewes Monday morning, Sept. 8, 2014, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Joe Ferguson of Patton, Mo. washes his Dorset ewes Monday morning, Sept. 8, 2014, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Ben Ferguson of Patton, Mo. walks one of his Dorset ewes back to the shelter after her bath Monday morning, Sept. 8, 2014, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Ben Ferguson of Patton, Mo. walks one of his Dorset ewes back to the shelter after her bath Monday morning, Sept. 8, 2014, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

A heifer relaxes takes a load off, Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com A heifer relaxes takes a load off, Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Joe Ferguson of Patton, Mo. washes his Dorset ewes Monday morning, Sept. 8, 2014, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Joe Ferguson of Patton, Mo. washes his Dorset ewes Monday morning, Sept. 8, 2014, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Heifers line up for lunch, Monday morning, Sept. 8, 2014, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Heifers line up for lunch, Monday morning, Sept. 8, 2014, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park.
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The SEMO District Fair is on display Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, in Cape Girardeau.

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