NewsSeptember 26, 2015
Thousands gather for the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
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Luke Foltz, 3, takes a spin on the Ferris wheel at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Luke Foltz, 3, takes a spin on the Ferris wheel at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
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Maria Martinez, center, cheers along with the crowd during the mule-jumping contest at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Maria Martinez, center, cheers along with the crowd during the mule-jumping contest at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
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Luke Foltz, 3, takes a spin on the Ferris wheel at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Luke Foltz, 3, takes a spin on the Ferris wheel at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Hailey Geringer, right, rides a roller coaster at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Hailey Geringer, right, rides a roller coaster at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
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The East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
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The East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
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Austin and Lilly Fritsche take a spin on the Ferris wheel at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Austin and Lilly Fritsche take a spin on the Ferris wheel at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
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Mule-jumping contest at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Mule-jumping contest at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Crowds gather for the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Crowds gather for the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Luke Foltz, 3, prepares to takes a spin on the Ferris wheel at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Luke Foltz, 3, prepares to takes a spin on the Ferris wheel at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
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Sheri Cunningham, left, and Kim Beussink pose for a photo at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Sheri Cunningham, left, and Kim Beussink pose for a photo at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
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Jimmy Long tries to coax Polly into leaping over the barrier during the mule-jumping contest at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Jimmy Long tries to coax Polly into leaping over the barrier during the mule-jumping contest at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Amanda Luckey, left, and Ashley Pilz pose for a photo at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Amanda Luckey, left, and Ashley Pilz pose for a photo at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
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Jimmy Long walks with Mackenzie to attempt a jump during the mule-jumping contest at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Jimmy Long walks with Mackenzie to attempt a jump during the mule-jumping contest at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
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A mule enjoys a snack after successfully making a jump during the Mule-jumping contest at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com A mule enjoys a snack after successfully making a jump during the Mule-jumping contest at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
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Mule-jumping contest at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Mule-jumping contest at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
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The sun sets on the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The sun sets on the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
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Mule-jumping contest at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Mule-jumping contest at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

A mule waits for its chance to jump during the mule-jumping contest at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com A mule waits for its chance to jump during the mule-jumping contest at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
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Maria Martinez anxiously watches the mule-jumping contest at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Maria Martinez anxiously watches the mule-jumping contest at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
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Thousands gather for the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.

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