NewsSeptember 17, 2016
People take in the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
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Tray Curry picks up his daughter Nari so she can get a better angle of the Big Bamboo funhouse during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Tray Curry picks up his daughter Nari so she can get a better angle of the Big Bamboo funhouse during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
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People ride the Tilt-A-Whirl during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com People ride the Tilt-A-Whirl during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Carter Urhahn competes in the pedal tractor pull competition during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Carter Urhahn competes in the pedal tractor pull competition during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
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Jaylie Walther competes in the pedal tractor pull during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Jaylie Walther competes in the pedal tractor pull during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
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Emily Aufdenberg competes in the pedal tractor pull during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Emily Aufdenberg competes in the pedal tractor pull during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
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Hunter Aufdenberg competes in the pedal tractor pull during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Hunter Aufdenberg competes in the pedal tractor pull during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
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Dylan Jansen competes in the pedal tractor pull during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Dylan Jansen competes in the pedal tractor pull during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
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Drake Walther, 4, takes in the action at the pedal tractor pull competition during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Drake Walther, 4, takes in the action at the pedal tractor pull competition during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Maison Whitner competes in the pedal tractor pull during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Maison Whitner competes in the pedal tractor pull during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
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Carter Urhahn competes in the pedal tractor pull competition during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Carter Urhahn competes in the pedal tractor pull competition during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Drake Walther, 4, laughs as his father, Jason, carries him during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Drake Walther, 4, laughs as his father, Jason, carries him during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
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Drake Walther, 4, laughs as his father, Jason, carries him during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Drake Walther, 4, laughs as his father, Jason, carries him during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
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Carson Bodenstein, 5, adjusts his hat in the 4-H building during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Carson Bodenstein, 5, adjusts his hat in the 4-H building during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
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Mud and puddles create an obstacle in the midway during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Mud and puddles create an obstacle in the midway during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Fans cheer during the pedal tractor pull during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Fans cheer during the pedal tractor pull during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
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Ribbons are awarded in the pedal tractor pull during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Ribbons are awarded in the pedal tractor pull during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
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People take in the action of the pedal tractor pull during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com People take in the action of the pedal tractor pull during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

People take in the action of the pedal tractor pull during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com People take in the action of the pedal tractor pull during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Mud and puddles create an obstacle in the midway during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Mud and puddles create an obstacle in the midway during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Mud and puddles create an obstacle in the midway during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Mud and puddles create an obstacle in the midway during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

two youngsters go on a camel ride during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com two youngsters go on a camel ride during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Mud and puddles create an obstacle in the midway during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Mud and puddles create an obstacle in the midway during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Kelley Prochak embraces the mud alongside her husband, Steve,during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Kelley Prochak embraces the mud alongside her husband, Steve,during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Cody Cook, 2, dreams of competing in the pedal tractor pull during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Cody Cook, 2, dreams of competing in the pedal tractor pull during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
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Mary Morris, left, poses for a photo with her daughter Tay Curry, son-in-law Tray Curry and granddaughter Nari Curry during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Mary Morris, left, poses for a photo with her daughter Tay Curry, son-in-law Tray Curry and granddaughter Nari Curry during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
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Kids make their way through the barrel of fun during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Kids make their way through the barrel of fun during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Kids make their way through the barrel of fun during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Kids make their way through the barrel of fun during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Kids make their way through the barrel of fun during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Kids make their way through the barrel of fun during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

People take in the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com People take in the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

People ride the Tilt-A-Whirl during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com People ride the Tilt-A-Whirl during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

People ride the Tilt-A-Whirl during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com People ride the Tilt-A-Whirl during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Children ride the teacups during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Children ride the teacups during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

People take in the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com People take in the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Emma Woodworth poses for a photo during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Emma Woodworth poses for a photo during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
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A youngster competes in the pedal tractor pull competition during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com A youngster competes in the pedal tractor pull competition during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Aiden and Emma Woodworth pose for a photo during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Aiden and Emma Woodworth pose for a photo during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
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People take in the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com People take in the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Candace Dodd and Tyra Dodd, 2, get ready to ride the teacups during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Candace Dodd and Tyra Dodd, 2, get ready to ride the teacups during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

People take in the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com People take in the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

People take in the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com People take in the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

People take in the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com People take in the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

People take in the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com People take in the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Venice Johnson of Decatur, Alabama poses for a photo near the midway during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Venice Johnson of Decatur, Alabama poses for a photo near the midway during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
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The full moon hangs in the sky during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The full moon hangs in the sky during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
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A youngster competes in the pedal tractor pull competition during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com A youngster competes in the pedal tractor pull competition during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Asher Ahrens competes in the pedal tractor pull during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Asher Ahrens competes in the pedal tractor pull during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
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Kasen Ahrens competes in the pedal tractor pull during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Kasen Ahrens competes in the pedal tractor pull during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
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Gracyn Meier competes in the pedal tractor pull during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Gracyn Meier competes in the pedal tractor pull during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

People take in the action of the pedal tractor pull during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com People take in the action of the pedal tractor pull during the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
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People take in the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.

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