NewsSeptember 12, 2010

Mud races, carnival rides and games, horseshoes, volleyball, and much more made up Benton Neighbor Days September 3-4, 2010.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com
Clockwise from left, Marie Nettles, Lois Spalding, Evelyn Zimmerman, Bill Miller, and Louise Whitmore share a laugh while posing for a group photo Saturday, September 4, 2010 during Benton Neighbor Days. The ladies were attending the Benton High School classes 1923-1957 reunion on Sunday.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Clockwise from left, Marie Nettles, Lois Spalding, Evelyn Zimmerman, Bill Miller, and Louise Whitmore share a laugh while posing for a group photo Saturday, September 4, 2010 during Benton Neighbor Days. The ladies were attending the Benton High School classes 1923-1957 reunion on Sunday.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com
Observers watch from a distance as mud fills the air during the mud races Saturday, September 4, 2010 at Benton Neighbor Days.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Observers watch from a distance as mud fills the air during the mud races Saturday, September 4, 2010 at Benton Neighbor Days.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com
Observers watch the mud races from a distance Saturday, September 4, 2010 during Benton Neighbor Days.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Observers watch the mud races from a distance Saturday, September 4, 2010 during Benton Neighbor Days.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com
Ray Montgomery of Pilot Knob, Mo. concentrates on his throw during the horseshoe tournament Saturday, September 4, 2010 in Benton.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Ray Montgomery of Pilot Knob, Mo. concentrates on his throw during the horseshoe tournament Saturday, September 4, 2010 in Benton.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com
A Benton barber airs some dirty laundry Saturday, September 4, 2010 during Benton Neighbor Days.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com A Benton barber airs some dirty laundry Saturday, September 4, 2010 during Benton Neighbor Days.
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Observers behind Benton High School watch the mud races from a distance Saturday, September 4, 2010 during Benton Neighbor Days.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Observers behind Benton High School watch the mud races from a distance Saturday, September 4, 2010 during Benton Neighbor Days.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com
Observers watch the mud races Saturday, September 4, 2010 during Benton Neighbor Days.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Observers watch the mud races Saturday, September 4, 2010 during Benton Neighbor Days.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com
Adam Birk's flowers win the blue award Saturday, September 4, 2010 during Benton Neighbor Days.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Adam Birk's flowers win the blue award Saturday, September 4, 2010 during Benton Neighbor Days.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com
Roy Moore treats himself and his wife Rebecca to cold water and corn dogs Saturday, September 4, 2010 during Benton Neighbor Days. The Moore's have been attending the event for 53 years and counting.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Roy Moore treats himself and his wife Rebecca to cold water and corn dogs Saturday, September 4, 2010 during Benton Neighbor Days. The Moore's have been attending the event for 53 years and counting.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com
David and Myra Richbourg sit in their front yard to watch the mud races Saturday, September 4, 2010 during Benton Neighbor Days.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com David and Myra Richbourg sit in their front yard to watch the mud races Saturday, September 4, 2010 during Benton Neighbor Days.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com
Dylan Fander munches on his snow cone as he waits for his turn at the ring toss Saturday, September 4, 2010 during Benton Neighbor Days.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Dylan Fander munches on his snow cone as he waits for his turn at the ring toss Saturday, September 4, 2010 during Benton Neighbor Days.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com
Award winning fresh-cut flowers and plants sit in an old classroom in Benton High School Saturday, September 4, 2010 during Benton Neighbor Days.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Award winning fresh-cut flowers and plants sit in an old classroom in Benton High School Saturday, September 4, 2010 during Benton Neighbor Days.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com
This Canna won Best of Class Saturday, September 4, 2010 during Benton Neighbor Days.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com This Canna won Best of Class Saturday, September 4, 2010 during Benton Neighbor Days.
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One-year-old Ella Roser rides on the swings with her sister nine-year-old Macie Proctor Saturday, September 4, 2010 during Benton Neighbor Days.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com One-year-old Ella Roser rides on the swings with her sister nine-year-old Macie Proctor Saturday, September 4, 2010 during Benton Neighbor Days.
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The Benton barber shop puts up a "clap if you love Benton" sign Saturday, September 4, 2010 during Benton Neighbor Days.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com The Benton barber shop puts up a "clap if you love Benton" sign Saturday, September 4, 2010 during Benton Neighbor Days.
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Mud races, carnival rides and games, horseshoes, volleyball, and much more made up Benton Neighbor Days September 3-4, 2010.

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