NewsSeptember 26, 2010

Thousands attend the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010 in Altenburg.

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David Miller sets his mule Bucky over the 58 inch jump Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com David Miller sets his mule Bucky over the 58 inch jump Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
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A mule jumping fan watches from the stands Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com A mule jumping fan watches from the stands Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
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Thousands of people flood to Altenburg, Mo. Saturday, September 25, 2010 for the annual East Perry Community Fair. The fair includes mule jumping, carnival rides, tractor pulls, horse show, live music, livestock judging and much more.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Thousands of people flood to Altenburg, Mo. Saturday, September 25, 2010 for the annual East Perry Community Fair. The fair includes mule jumping, carnival rides, tractor pulls, horse show, live music, livestock judging and much more.
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From left, Bailey, Brayden, Eric, Sage, and Amber Brewer of Perryville watch the mule jumping competition Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com From left, Bailey, Brayden, Eric, Sage, and Amber Brewer of Perryville watch the mule jumping competition Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
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Goats hint at visitors Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Goats hint at visitors Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
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Eight-year-old Elizabeth Miller of Scott City tries coaxing her mule "Blue Boy" to jump in the 47 inch and under division of the mule jump Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the East Perry Community Fair in Altenburg.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Eight-year-old Elizabeth Miller of Scott City tries coaxing her mule "Blue Boy" to jump in the 47 inch and under division of the mule jump Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the East Perry Community Fair in Altenburg.
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A child sails down the Super Slide Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com A child sails down the Super Slide Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
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People line the fence to get a glimpse of the mule jumping competition Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com People line the fence to get a glimpse of the mule jumping competition Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
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The sun sets on the Perry County Fairgrounds Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com The sun sets on the Perry County Fairgrounds Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
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The stands are filled with mule jumping fans Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com The stands are filled with mule jumping fans Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
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Jerry Menees sets his mule Stingray over the 60 inch jump Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Jerry Menees sets his mule Stingray over the 60 inch jump Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
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David Miller and his mule Bucky visit with a fellow competitor Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com David Miller and his mule Bucky visit with a fellow competitor Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
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Contestants in the mule jumping prepare their mule Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Contestants in the mule jumping prepare their mule Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
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Mule jumping fans watch from the stands Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Mule jumping fans watch from the stands Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
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A carnival rides spins into action Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com A carnival rides spins into action Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
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Bunny rabbits wait in a cage to be sold Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Bunny rabbits wait in a cage to be sold Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
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Children watch a six horse carriage Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Children watch a six horse carriage Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
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Jerry Menees of Scott City guides his mule Stingray over the jump in the 47" and under division of the mule jump Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the East Perry Community Fair in Altenburg.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Jerry Menees of Scott City guides his mule Stingray over the jump in the 47" and under division of the mule jump Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the East Perry Community Fair in Altenburg.
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Children enjoy the Dragon Wagon Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Children enjoy the Dragon Wagon Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
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Joe Herzog shows off his new shirt he recently picked up in Texas Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Joe Herzog shows off his new shirt he recently picked up in Texas Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
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Elizabeth Proctor, left, and her sister Abby ask their dad Tim for help feeding the goats Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Elizabeth Proctor, left, and her sister Abby ask their dad Tim for help feeding the goats Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
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Altenburg, Mo. residents watch the mule jumping from their front yard Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Altenburg, Mo. residents watch the mule jumping from their front yard Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
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Curt Bronenkant tries to coax a mule to jump Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Curt Bronenkant tries to coax a mule to jump Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
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Mackenzie Gass and her grandfather Paul Ruehling wait with their brother mules Romeo, front, and Fritz Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Mackenzie Gass and her grandfather Paul Ruehling wait with their brother mules Romeo, front, and Fritz Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
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The Jackson Municipal Band performs Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com The Jackson Municipal Band performs Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
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The sun sets on the Perry County Fairgrounds Saturday, September 25, 2010.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com The sun sets on the Perry County Fairgrounds Saturday, September 25, 2010.
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Gil Meadows, left, and Joe Herzog watch the mule jumping competition Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Gil Meadows, left, and Joe Herzog watch the mule jumping competition Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
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Curt Bronenkant, right, tries to coax Paul Ruehling's mule Fritz to jump Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the mule jumping competition at the East Perry Community Fair in Altemburg.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Curt Bronenkant, right, tries to coax Paul Ruehling's mule Fritz to jump Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the mule jumping competition at the East Perry Community Fair in Altemburg.
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Bob Bachmann peaks out from the Lion's Club concession stand Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Bob Bachmann peaks out from the Lion's Club concession stand Saturday, September 25, 2010 during the Perry Community Fair.
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Thousands attend the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010 in Altenburg.

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