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Index

Advertising Index P i n ck n e y v i l l e C h a m b e r o f C o m m e r c e B o a r d M e m b e r s

OfficersNathan Meagher, PresidentMatt Wright, 1st Vice Pres.Peggy Sims, 2nd Vice Pres.

Sarah Folden, TreasurerJennifer Wright, Secretary

Board of Directors Dan BreslinDan Cheek

Toni EngelhardtTom McDaniel

Kevin PyattBill Stotlar/Rick Fisher

Craig WilliamsTibretta Reiman Roger Hileman

Josh Bagley

College RepresentativesAlicia Luthy

Executive DirectorJill Fox

204 Market .................... Page 49

American Thresherman

Association ................ Page 48

B & C

Refrigeration ............ Page 15

Barr Trucking ............... Page 13

Caring and Sharing Thrift

Shop ........................... Page 57

Caseys General Store in

Pinckneyville ............. Page 56

Circuit Clerk Kimberly

Kellerman ................. Page 21

City of

Pinckneyville ............ Page 10

Clayton Homes .............. Page 15

Comettos ......................... Page 12

Congressman Jerry F.

Costello ...................... Page 39

Consolidated Grain

and Barge .................. Page 60

Consolidated Insurance

Agency ....................... Page 59

Courtside Grill .............. Page 43

Custom by

Contempri .................. Page 24

Dairy Queen .................. Page 12

Designs Unlimited ......... Page 13

DuQuoin Home

Lumber ...................... Page 44

Edward Jones

Investments ............... Page 38

Emling Towing .............. Page 17

Empire Earth and Concrete

Company .................... Page 28

First National Bank ...... Page 51

First National

Insurance ................... Page 55

Flower Patch .................. Page 25

Giacomo Auto

Repair ........................ Page 41

Grecian Steak and Seafood

House ............................ Page 9

H & R Agripower .......... Page 57

Haggard Custom

Siding ....................... Page 58

Hawks Automotive ....... Page 62

JCs Air Conditioning

and Refrigeration...... Page 25

Julie Bigham

Eggers ...................... Pages 19

Keith Insurance

Agency ........................ Page 27

Knight Hawk

Coal Company .......... Page 35

Knights of

Columbus Hall ........... Page 56

Koerner and Sons .......... Page 28

Kuhnert Builders .......... Page 40

Kujawa and

Batteau, CPA ............. Page 49

Lodge of the Four

Paws .......................... Page 37

Loos Excavating ............ Page 21

Mainstreet Inn ............... Page 56

Mann and Son

Sporting Goods ........... Page 37

Manor at

Mason Woods ........... Page 41

Marion Eye Center ....... Page 22

Marion Eye Center ....... Page 53

Marshall Browning

Hospital ..................... Page 54

Mathis and Sons ............ Page 38

Murphy-Wall State Bank and

Trust Company ......... Page 11

Oxbow Bed and

Breakfast ................... Page 58

P&P Builders ................. Page 63

Paulettes Food

Service ....................... Page 58

Perry County Commissioner

Bobby Kelly .............. Page 55

Perry County Democratic

Central Committee ... Page 34

Perry County Family Childcare

Association ................ Page 44

Perry County Health

Department ............... Page 30

Perry County

Marketplace ............. Page 45

Perry County

Plumbing ................... Page 16

Perry County Republican

Central Committee ..... Page 61

Perry County States Attorney

David Stanton ........... Page 52

Pheasant Hollow

Winery ....................... Page 27

Pictures by Cheryl ........ Page 18

Pinckneyville Ambulance

Service ....................... Page 36

Pinckneyville Chamber of

Commerce ................... Page 3

Pinckneyville Community

Hospital ..................... Page 64

Pinckneyville Dental

Clinic ......................... Page 52

Pinckneyville Plumbing

and Heating .............. Page 39

Pinckneyville True

Value .......................... Page 34

Pyatt Funeral Home ..... Page 15

Rend Lake College ........ Page 29

Rolandos Pizza .............. Page 38

Rush Inn 2 Jollys ......... Page 61

Ryterski Trucking ......... Page 18

Sams Materials ............. Page 61

Save A Lot ...................... Page 60

Scotts Construction ..... Page 36

Seibert, Bigham

& Tanner ................... Page 40

Senator Dave

Luechtefeld ............... Page 16

Shawnee Winery ........... Page 58

Shear Attitude ............... Page 31

Showtime Cinema ......... Page 23

SL Hauling ..................... Page 55

South Central

Transit ....................... Page 50

State Representative Jerry

F. Costello II ............. Page 46

State Representative

Mike Bost .................. Page 42

Stotlar Drug ................... Page 56Svanda Chevrolet ........... Page 52

Taco Queen .................... Page 52

Taylor Brothers ............. Page 52

Thomas Home Improvement

Center ................... Page 24

Tillock Steel Supply

and Salvage ............... Page 59

TJs Liquor .................... Page 59

Wittenauer

Chiropractic ............. Page 45

Wrights Collision ......... Page 40

Wrights Inc ................... Page 17

Schedule of Events ................ Page 4On the Cover .......................... Page 5Grand Marshal ...................... Page 5T-Shirts for Sale ..................... Page 5History of Mardi Gras .......... Page 6Queen Pageant ....................... Page 62010 Queen Farewell ............. Page 7Behind the Scenes .................. Page 82011 Queen Candidates ....... Page 102011 Mardi Gras Queen ...... Page 142011 Pageant Winners ......... Page 162011 Pageant ........................ Page 17Queens Court Pages ........... Page 20Past Mardi Gras Queens ..... Page 2150/50 Drawing ...................... Page 23Childrens Parade ................ Page 24Business Trick or Treat ....... Page 252010 Costume Contest ......... Page 26Pumpkin Contest ................. Page 26Pancake Breakfast ............... Page 27Masquerade Party .............. .Page 28

Craft Fair & Flea Market ... Page 30Wine Tastings ....................... Page 31Parade Route Map ............... Page 32Precious Pumpkin ................ Page 34Panther Connection ............. Page 35Center Court Activities ....... Page 36SCT Shuttle Service ............. Page 38MEC Reloading Clinic ........ Page 39Annual Car Show ................ Page 40Festival Fun Photos ............. Page 42Segway Rides ....................... Page 42Pictures with Walkers Horse ............... Page 43Fall Classic ........................... Page 44Music in Motion .................. Page 46Mardi Gras Parade ............. Page 482010 Parade Winners .......... Page 49Road Closings ...................... Page 50Live Entertainment ............. Page 512010 Scrapbook ................... Page 56


This year, the Pinckneyville Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its 89th annual Mardi Gras Celebration. This event draws over 25,000 people from all over our region to our small town for a time of fun and entertainment. The event begins with the crowning of the Mardi Gras Queen on October 15th. October 28th features a childrens costume parade and a business trick or treat. October 29th will bring a craft fair/flea market, car show, entertainment, a huge 50/50 drawing and concludes with Illinois oldest nighttime parade. Last year's 50/50 raffle received $10,540! On behalf of the Pinckneyville Chamber of Commerce, I would like to personally thank all our sponsors. The collective support of the Chamber makes this event not only a great attraction to our community but a staple of what people look forward to. We sincerely appreciate the time put forth by our volunteers and the gracious donations by our sponsors. Without your support Mardi Gras would not be as successful as it is today! I wish everyone a very happy and safe Halloween and hope everyone enjoys this years 89th annual Mardi Gras Celebration!

Sincerely,

Nathan MeagherPresident

Pinckneyville Chamber of Commerce Sponsors, Supporters and Volunteers:


50/50 Ticket Sales Begin October 1st!

2010 50/50 Winner Received

$10,540!!

Consolidated Grain and Barge Dick and Gayl Pyatt Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2522 Grecian Steak & Seafood House

Leisure Time Antiques McDonalds of Pinckneyville Pinckneyville Press Rend Lake College

SL Hauling White Walnut Farms

Barr Trucking, Inc. Contempri Homes by P & P Builders, LLC Edward Jones First National Bank in Pinckneyville

Haggard Custom Siding, Inc. ICAN Kays Massage & Wellness Center Loos Excavating, Inc. Manor at Mason Woods

Murphy Wall State Bank & Trust Co Name Brand Creations Oxbow Bed & Breakfast Perry County Market Place Pictures by Cheryl

Pinckneyville Ambulance Service Pinckneyville Save-A-Lot Pyatt Funeral Home Raymond James Financial Services

Scotts Construction Seibert, Bigham & Tanner State Farm Insurance Stotlar Drug Store, Inc. Super 8 Motel TJs Liquors Tree-O Lumber

Questions? Call the Chamber of Commerce at 618-357-3243 or log on to Pinckneyville.com for more info.

2011 Mardi Gras logo designed by P.C.H.S. student Amanda Hartleb. Artwork will also appear on Official Mardi Gras T-shirts, available at the Chamber office beginning October 1st , or at any of the event dates listed below for only $15.

Saturday, October 15, 20117:00 pm Queens Pageant at the Jr. High School Tickets available at the door : Adults $7.00, Students K-12 $4, children under 5 admitted free

Friday, October 28, 20111 pm9 pm Food Court with seating S. Walnut St.1:30 pm Childrens Parade Begins at Mulberry St., to Mill St., to South St., to Walnut St. and back to Mulberry St.6 pm 50/50 Ticket Sales, Chamber Tent on S. Walnut St.6 pm8 pm Business Trick or Treat, S. Walnut St., City Hall/Fire Station Area InclementweathermoveseventtoGradeSchoolGym

6:00pm Best Decorated Business Table Judging 6:30pm Costume Contest Judging (cash prizes) 6:30pm Pumpkin Contest (cash prizes)

7 pm11 pm Masquerade Party, Under the Grandstand at the Fairgrounds Sponsoredby 7pm8pm Social Hour 8pm11pm Silent Auction and Hors Doeuvres8 pmMidnight Dance with Lights Out, K of C Hall SponsoredbyKofC 9:00pm K of C Costume Contest (cash prizes)

Saturday, October 29, 20116:00 am11:00 am Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, Lions Den on Douglas St.8:00 am4:00 pm Craft Fair & Flea Market, S. Walnut & Mulberry St. 50/50 Ticket Sales, Chamber Tent on S. Walnut St. St. Louis Science Center Segways (Raymond James Financial parking lot)

9:00 am Pinckneyville Fall Classic 8K Run/ 5K Walk, Perry Co. Fairgrounds Contact Marvin Bochatin at 357-8757 for more info. Entry form at www.pyramidrunningclub.com9:00 am3:30 pm Car Show on West Mulberry St., Near Pinckneyville Grade Sch. Registration 9amNoon, Judging at 1pm, Awards 3pm9:00 am4:00 pm Center Court Activities Todd Ellis MC, Between City Hall and Fire Station 10:00am Precious Pumpkin Contest 10:00amNoon Beaucoup Creek band Noon1:00pm Magician Chris Egelston 1:00pm2:00pm Perry County Humane Society Pet Show9:00 am4:00 pm Games, Rides and Pony Rides for Children10:00 am2:00 pm Festival Fun Photos Flower Patch Parking Lot Sponsoredby PhotographybyShawna/ShearAttitude Panther Connection Alumni Tent, First National Insurance parking lot SponsoredbyFirstNational BankofPinckneyville Zydeco Crawdaddys Cajun Band 10am-2pm Free gumbo & give-aways.1:15 pm Kids Games with Prizes, Across from Flower Patch1:30 pm Marching Band Field Competition, High School Football Field7:00 pm Mardi Gras Parade The Wild West Chamber of Commerce 50/50 Drawing at the end of the Parade. Winner must present ticket stub by 11/30/118:00 pmMidnight Dance with JAB at Eagles SponsoredbyFraternalOrderof Eagles2522 11:00pm Eagles Costume Contest (cash prizes)9:00 pm1:00 am Dance with Fertile Soil at K of C Hall SponsoredbyKofC 10:00pm K of C Costume Contest (cash prizes)


On the Cover

T-Shirts For Sale

Mardi Gras Grand Marshal

2011 Mardi Gras T-shirts are for sale at the Chamber of Commerce office, the Flower Patch or First National Insurance Services. They are $15 each. The Chamber of Commerce office is located at 4 S. Walnut St. The Chamber is opened Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Last year's shirts were sold out. Hurry in to purchase yours today! Short sleeve only.

WhilewatchingtheMardiGrasparade,didyoueverwonderhowtheGrandMarshalischosen?EachspringtheChamberofCommerceasksthecommunityforsubmissionsforPersonoftheYear.Eachyeartheofficeisoverwhelmedwiththewonderfulresponseofnominationsfromourtownforthisveryspecialaward.ThePersonoftheYear,aswellastheBusinessandEducatoroftheYeararehonoredattheChambersannualdinner.ThenthePersonoftheYearisbestowedwiththehonorofbeingtheGrandMarshalintheMardiGrasparade. ThePinckneyvilleChamberofCommerce2011PersonoftheYearisPauletLoos.Whileshehardlyeverstandsinfrontofacrowdforrecognition,Pauletissimplyavolunteerwhoworksbehindthescenesmakingsureeverythingisdoneandreadyforeveryoneelsetoenjoy.Withafulltimejob,(LoosExcavating)alongwiththedutiesoffulltimewifeandmom,PauletLoosstillfindstimetoconstantlygivebacktoourcommunity.ShedeliversMealsonWheels,isveryactiveasaPinckneyvilleHighSchoolbandparent,andisalwaysinstrumentalinthebeautifuldecorationsattheFoundationforPinckneyvillesMasqueradeBallheldeachyearatMardiGras.Inthepast,shehasbeenknowntohelpplantheSt.BrunoSchoolsScholasticBookFairaswellashelpingattheschoolwhenherchildrenattendedthere.Sheneverlookstiredoroverworkedandisalwaysreadytojumpinandhelpwhereneeded.WearegladPauletisapartofourcommunity!Whenyouseeherintheparade,giveheraspecialroundofapplauseforeverythingshedoesforthecommunity.

Earlyeachyear,theChamberofCommerceasksthecommunityforMardiGrasthemesuggestions.Fanstasticideasarereceivedeachyear.ThisyeartheChamberreceivedover90suggestions!The2011MardiGrasthemewinnerwasSheilaMartinofCoulterville.Herwinningthemesuggestionwas,TheWildWest. Inadditiontorunningathemecontest,theChamberhasalsobeguntoincorporatelocalarttalentintotheMardiGrasfestival.Afterthewinningthemeischosen,PCHSartclassesandartclubmemberswereaskedtocreateandentertheChambersMardiGraslogocontest.Studentsweretoincorporatethe2011themeTheWildWestintotheart.NowasophomoreatPCHS,AmandaHartlebwasthewinnerofthisyearslogocontest.Amandasartstoodoutamongagroupof36entriesandistheofficialMardiGraslogo.HerartwasdigitizedbySilkworm,Inc.andplacedontheMardiGrasT-Shirts,bookletandflyersforthisyearsfestival.

Amanda Hartleb is pictured with Chamber Board of Directors member, Josh Bagley. They hold the winning piece of artwork she designed for the Mardi Gras logo.


History of Mardi Gras

Queen Pageant ThePinckneyvilleChamberofCommercewasproudtosponsortheannualMardiGraspageantthatwasconductedonSaturday,October15atthePinckneyvilleJuniorHighSchoolat7:00p.m.Contestantscompetedforscholarshipmoneytotaling$2,400.Theywerejudgedintheareasofprivateinterview,stagepresence,swimsuit,andeveninggown.Interviewswereconductedintheafternoonofthesameday.CandidatesfromAddieville,Dongola,Marion,Waterloo,Pinckneyville,Nashville,OkawvilleandBreesecompetedforthecrownof2011MardiGrasQueen.

TheoverallPinckneyvilleMardiGrasQueenscholarshippageantwinnerwilltakehomea$1,500scholarshipaward,whilethesecond,third,fourthandfifthplacewinnerswillreceive$500,$250,$100and$50respectively.PrizeswillalsobeawardedforMissPhotogenic,SpiritofMardiGrasandMissMask-erade.MissMask-eradeisaspecialcategoryuniquetotheevent.Eachcandidateisaskedtodecorateanunadornedblackmasquerade-stylepartymaskandisexpectedtodemonstratecreativityandthespiritfortheeventindecoratingit.

Thisyearspageantopenedupwiththeintroductionfromemcee,ToddEllis,followedbyawelcomefromPinckneyvilleChamberofCommercesecretary,JenniferWright.Jennifernotedthatshefeltconfident

anyofthegirlsrunningforqueenwouldbeagreatrepresentationoftheMardiGrasandPinckneyville.

Thecontestantsgracedthestagewiththeircocktaildressesandmatchingmaskstoopenupthepageant.Thecontestantswerejudgedontheirmasks.Swimsuitattirefollowedtheparadeofmasks.TheRices,ofPinckneyville,thenprovidedmusicalentertainmentduringtheintermission.TheRicessangavarietyofChristianmusic.

WhiletheRiceswereonstage,contestantspreparedthemselvesfortheeveninggownportionofthepageant.EachcontestantwasthenescortedbytheQueensPagesanddisplayedtheirpoiseineveninggowns.Afterthecontestantsfinishedintheireveninggowns,retiring2010MardiGrasQueen,HollyWeathers,gaveherfarewellspeech.

Theladiestookthestageonelasttimefortheannouncementofawards.JennaHarnerwasnamedMissPhotogenic,MissMasqueradewasEmilyHackstadtandtheSpiritofMardiGraswinnerwasSavahnaVoss.

Therunnersupincluded:4thrunnerup-SavahnaVoss,3rdrunnerup-ChandlerShort,2ndrunnerup-LexeyDeterding,1strunnerup-JennaHarner.

MaeganFerguson,ofDongola,wascrowed2011MissMardiGras.

ThePinckneyvilleBusinessmansAssociationiscreditedwithbeginningtheMardiGrastraditionthroughanadvertisementinthePinckneyvilleAdvocate.Atthattime,theprimeadvertisingavenuewaspostersthatwereplacedonwindowsofbusinesses.ThefestivitiesofMardiGraswereconductedonHalloweennight,andincludedaparadeanddance.TheparadefollowedWalnutStreetandcircledaroundthecourthouse.Inaddition,therewerevariouscostumecontestsaroundtown,attractingparticipantswithprizes.Sincethen,eachyearcommunitymembershaveconductedthefestivalattheendofOctober.

Inthe1980s,themeswereaddedtothecelebration.Participantsmadefloatsandcostumesinconjunctionwiththetheme,althoughcomplyingwiththethemehasneverbeenarequirement.The50/50ticketsaleshavebecomeoneofthebiggestattractionsduringtheMardiGrascelebration.Inthelate1990s,theChamberbeganmakingmultipleroundsontheparaderouteselling50/50tickets.Musicwasplayed,andpotentialwinningswereannouncedthroughouttheparade.

For84years,aMardiGrasqueenhasbeencrowned.ThetraditionbeganwithHuldaSchraderbeingcrowedMissMardiGrasin1925.Thefollowingyear,candidatescollectedmoney;thecontestantwhocollectedthemostbecamequeen.Thecandidatessoldchancesonanitemorcashprize.In1926,votesweresoldforfive-centsapiece.TheChamberprovideddressesandshoesforthepotentialqueens,alongwithadressforthecontestantwhowonthecompetition.AqueenwascrownedeveryyearexceptduringWorldWarIIin1943and1944.

In1999,theformatofthepageantshiftedforvariousreasons.ThetownofPinckneyvillewasgrowing;andthetimeshadchangedalongwithsociety.Noteveryonefeltthatitwassafeforthecandidatestoknockondoorsofthosewhomtheydidnotknow.Thepageantisnowscholarshipbased.Thecompetitionisweighedontwenty-fivepercenteveninggown,twenty-fivepercentswimsuitandfiftypercentoftheinterviewprocess.

AnanonymousrepresentationofPinckneyvillesnamesake,CharlesCotesworthPinckney,1800Federalistvice-presidentialnominee,

traditionallyescortsthequeeninthepageantandtheparade.ThecurrenttraditionofMardiGrasinvolvesfood,costumesand

eventsforallages.Itisatimewhencurrentandformerresidents,aswellaspeoplefromallovertheregiongathertohavefunandreminisce.OnthelastSaturdayinOctober,thestreetsofPinckneyvillearepackedwithcommunitymembers,theirfamiliesandresidentsofsurroundingtownstopartakeinthecelebration.Inthelastfewyears,thetownsMardiGrascelebrationhasgrown,addingmoreactivitiessuchastheFoundationforPinckneyvillesponsoredMasqueradePartyandAuction.

Pictured is a scene from the childrens Halloween parade in the Late 1950s or early 1960s. The parade took place before the annual Mardi Gras parade. Notice the former P.N. Hirsch building, as the parade route used to go around the square and closed many of the main highways through Pinckneyville. Photo courtesy of Tim and Connie Mathis of kunzhardware.weebly.com.


2010 Queen Farewell ReigningasMissMardiGrasthispastyearhasbeenawonderfulexperiencethatIwillcherishforever.IamsogratefulthatIwasgiventheopportunitytorepresentPinckneyvilleandtheMardiGrasFestival.Ithasledmetomeetmanywonderfulpeopleandseehowgreatthiscommunitytrulyis.Throughouttheentireyear,thiscommunityhaswelcomedmeandtreatedmelikeroyaltyandforthatIamimmenselyappreciative! ThemostmemorabletimeduringmyreignhadtobetheMardiGrasParadeandFestival!IverymuchenjoyedjudgingthechildrensHalloweencostumesatthebusinesstrickortreat.Theywereadorableandsocreative!Iwillneverforgetthenighttimeparade.Ihaveneverfeltlikesuchaqueenonthatbeautifulfloat!Mostofall,itnevergotoldhearingalittlegirlsay,Mommy,lookattheprincess!Iwillalwaysrememberbeingarolemodelforyounggirlsandwillalwaysbegratefultohavehadthatexperience.Ihopethatthesegirlsalsostrivetoreachtheirgoalsanddreamswhentheygrowup! HoldingtheMissMardiGrastitlewouldnothavebeenpossiblewithoutallofthepeoplebehindthescenes!Iwanttofirstthankmyincrediblysupportivefamily.Thankyou,momanddad,foralwayscomingtoeverypageant,performance,orevent.ThankyouforsupportingmewithwhateverIwanttoachieveinlife.Iamblessedtohavesuchgreatparents!LindsayandPatrick,thankyouforalwaysdealingwithsuchadramaqueenandalwaysbeingtherethroughgoodtimesandbad!IalsowanttothankmyauntKayforbeingsosupportiveandbelievingthatIcanachievemuchmoreinlife.Iwanttothankmybestfriends,JessicaandBrittnie,foralwayscomingtomypageantsandbeingthereformenomatterwhat. TheMardiGrasPageanthasledmetomeetsomeofthenicestandmostsupportivepeoplefromthiscommunity!Iwanttothankmysponsor,RogerBrand,forallthathesdoneformethispastyear.Roger,IwanttogiveyouspecialthanksforallofyourhardworkonthebeautifulfloatandfordrivingmethroughtheSteelevilleParade!IalsowanttothankErnaBarczewskiandPeggySimsforallthattheydoforthispageant.Ladies,Iappreciateyoutakingmeunderyourwingandtreatingmelikeaqueen!Youtwodosomuchforyourcommunityandittrulyshows.IwanttothanktheChamberofCommerceforhostingthefestivalandthepageant.Thisamazingexperiencewouldnothavebeenpossiblewithoutyou! Itwillbesadgivingmytitleawaytoanewqueenthisyear,butIknowthatshewillhavesomeofthesameamazingexperiencesasIdid!Fromhere,IplanoncontinuingmyeducationatMcKendreeUniversity,pursuingadegreeinmarketingandaminorinart.AtMcKendree,IamonthedanceteamandamanactivememberofKappaSigmaTausorority.IamalsocoachingtheNCHSStingersdanceteamthisseason,whichIamveryexcitedabout!Iwillbeaverybusygirlthissemester,butIdonotplanonslowingdownanytimesoon!Iwanttoexperiencelifetothefullestandreachmanygoalsinthefuture.Iwanttowishthenewqueenallthebest!Youwillalwaysrememberthistimeinyourlife!

Your 2010 Mardi Gras Queen,

Holly Weathers


Mardi Gras Pageant: A Behind the Scenes Look

Manymaythinkrunninginapageantisallaboutwalkingonstageinheelsandmodelingagown,butthereismuchmoreworkthatgoesintocompetingforatitlethatmostmaynotsee.Apageanthasmanyelementsthatrequirepracticeandtechnique.Fourofthemostimportantareasinpageantsarepersonality,publicspeaking,stagepresenceandphysicalfitnessorlifestyle.Onecannotexpecttowinapageantwithoutthenecessarypreparations.Therearesomanypeoplethatmakeapageantsuccessfulandtheirhardworkanddeterminationusuallygounseen.Hereismyadvicetoanypotentialpageantcandidate! Showthejudgesandthepublicyourpersonality!Everyonewantstogettoknowyouandwhatkindofpersonyouare!Ifyouarecomfortablewithyourselfandinfrontofpeople,yourtruecolorswillshow!Ialwayssay,Confidenceisthebestthingagirlcanwear!Thejudgeswillpickthecandidatewiththebestpersonalityandtheonethattheyfeelisthebestrepresentativeforthatcertaintitle.IfindmyselfstudyingmyresumeandthinkingaboutwhoIamandhowIwouldanswercertainquestions.Itiskeytobecompletelyateaseduringaninterview,thisgoesforjobinterviewsaswell!Beingyourselfisthebestthingthatyoucanbe! Next,publicspeakingisahugenecessityforholdingapageanttitle!Onehastobetotallycontentwithspeakingandbeinginfrontofpeople.Judgesarechoosingcandidatesthatcangooutintopublicandhavegoodspeakingandsocialskills!Afterall,atitleholderorqueenisrepresentingacommunity!Notonlyisitimportanttohavespeakingskills,butitisvitaltohavefunwithit!Neverforgettosmileandhaveagoodtime.Whetheryouwinapageanttitleornot,youwillneverforgetthatexperienceandhowmuchfunitwas! Holdthatsmile!Youreabouttogoonstage!Stagepresenceisabigdealinpageantsaswell!Again,youhavetobecomfortableinyourownskinandshowoffwhatyouhave!Therearealsomanytechnicalitiestocertainwalksonstageandhowtoholdandpositionyourbody.Youwanttolookyourbestonstage,butalsolookrelaxed.Soundsimpossible,butpracticemakesperfect!Ihavepersonallywalkedincirclesaroundmyselftryingtoimprovemypageantwalks!Myadviceistowearheelseverywherewhenpreparingforapageant!Youwillsoongetcomfortablebalancingyourselfinstilettos! Last,butcertainlynotleast,physicalfitnessorlifestyleisaverycrucialaspecttocompetinginapageant!Thejudgescanseehowwellyoucarryyourselfandhowyouliveyourlife!Itisnotnecessarytobeasizetwotobeapageantqueen!Whilepreparingforapageantyouhavetoworkonandimprovehowyoucarryyourself!Again,confidenceinyourselfisthesecret!Apageantqueenisconstantlyinthepubliceye.Howonelivesandlooksisseenbyeveryone,especiallylivinginasmallSouthernIllinoistown!Knowingwhoyouareandlovinghowyoulookissignificanttobeingcompetitive. Icouldgoonabouteverylittledetailthatgoesalongwithpageants,butoverallyoucanseehowitcanbealotofwork!I,myself,havedonepageantsinthepastsolelyfortheexperience.Notonlyarepageantsfun,buttheyprepareyouforthefuture!Ihavegainedmanyskillspresentingmyselfinpublicandgoingthroughjobinterviews.ThiswillonlymakememoreconfidentinthefuturewhenIgooutsearchingforacareer!Mylastpieceofadviceistobeyourselfeverydayineverysituation;ifyoudo,youwillneverhaveregretsandyouwillbeproudofyourselfintheend.

~2010 Mardi Gras Queen,

Holly Weathers

Holly at the 2010 pageant


Behind the Scenes 2011

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Above Left: Jenna Harner puts on her final touches before heading to stage for the evening gown competition. Above Right: Peggy Sims and Jennifer Wright help Macie Minor fix her dress prior to walking on stage. Right: Jordan Franklin heads to the stage before the awards ceremony. Below Right: Ashley Carney demonstrates how to walk down the isle to the Queens Pages: Madison Morgenthaler and James Deering. Below Left: Chandler Short takes of advantage of extra time before the evening gown segment.


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Sam Fulk, Leonard Heisner, Kevin Hicks, David StoneVisit the City Website at

http://ci.pinckneyville.il.us/ to check for alerts

& the calendar of events.

Mayor August Kellerman

Lexey DeterdingAge: 19 Town: Okawville Hair: Blonde Eyes: Blue

Height: 56 Parents: Chuck and Sarah DeterdingSponsor: Koch Insurance Agency

Maegan FergusonAge: 22 Town: Dongola Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown

Height: 55 Parents: Patrick and Amy Ferguson Sponsor: Friends and Family

Jordan FranklinAge: 18 Town: Pinckneyville Hair: Blonde

Eyes: Blue Height: 55 Parents: Julie Franklin Sponsor: Ricks Heating and A/C

2011 Queen Candidates


Emily HackstadtAge: 21 Town: Addieville Hair: Blonde Eyes: Green

Height: 59 Parents: Lloyd and Donna Hackstadt Sponsor: Lyles Auto Body


Jenna HarnerAge: 21 Town: Dongola Hair: Brown Eyes: Blue

Height: 55 Parents: Scott and Janet Harner Sponsor: Name Brand Creations

Alicia LuthyAge: 18 Town: Pinckneyville Hair: Brown

Eyes: Hazel Height: 52 Parents: Gregory and Robin Luthy Sponsor: Hairworks


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Macie MinorAge: 19 Town: Pinckneyville Hair: Brown

Eyes: Hazel Height: 58 Parents: Kevin and Marie Jones Sponsor: Kuhnert Electric

Sara SchroederAge: 16 Town: Nashville Hair: Brown Eyes: Blue

Height: 54 Parents: Bill Schroeder Sponsor: Back Pain Clinic Rodney Small

Chandler ShortAge: 17 Town: Marion Hair: Blonde

Eyes: Dark Brown Height: 56 Parents: Matthew and Bridget Short Sponsor: Friends and Family


Hauling driveway rock, lime spreading and grain hauling

4146 St. Rt. 154Pinckneyvillephone: 618-357-2501 fax: 618-357-3377

For All Your Trucking Needs

Have a great time at Mardi Gras!

Barr Trucking, inc.


Amanda StumpfAge: 22 Town: Waterloo Hair: Dark Brown

Eyes: Blue Height: 57 Parents: Richard and RuAnna Stumpf Sponsor: Jeff Dehner Agency, Inc.

Savahna VossAge: 22 Town: Germantown Hair: Blonde

Eyes: Blue Height: 59 Parents: Russell and Angie Voss Sponsor: TDK Consulting


2011 Mardi Gras Queen

Congratulations Maeganon Winning


Love Mom, Dad & Lyndsey

Youll Always be Our Queen--

Above: Retiring Queen, Holly Weathers, places the new crown atop 2011 queen, Maegan Ferguson. Right: Pageant coordinators, Erna Barczewski and Peggy Sims welcome the new queen.



We are making room for new models with our Huge Display Blowout Sale - Stop by today!

New Floorplans Available 900 W. Water St. Pinckneyville 357-3233

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Display Blowout Sale!

Have a Fun, Safe Mardi Gras!

People Helping People Since 1935

Pinckneyville Oakdale Coulterville Du Quoin

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Left: Maegan Ferguson poses with her crown for her new title. Above: Colonel Pinckney and his footmen greet the new Queen after the pageant. Above Right: The trophies await their new owners.


2011 Pageant Winners

Emily Hackstadt was named Miss Masquerade, Spirit of Mardi Gras is Savahna Voss and Miss Photogenic recipient is Jenna Harner.


Hope you and your family enjoy Mardi Gras! Stop by for a visit!

Wrights Inc.1104 S. Main St. Pinckneyville

p-357-8933 f-357-8921www.wrightsgunsmiths.com

[email protected], Sharon & Scott Wright

Wrights Competition

Chokes

Wishing you a Happy Mardi Gras!

EMLINGSTowing Service, Inc.

50 Years of Towing Experience

2011 Pageant Winners

2011 Mardi Gras Royality line up after the pageant. L-R: Savahna Voss, fourth runner up; Lexey Deterding, second runner up; 2011 Mardi Gras Queen, Maegan Ferguson, first runner up, Jenna Harner; and third runner up, Chandler Short.


2011 Queen Pageant

Happy Fallfrom

Ryterski Trucking336-5371

Located 9 mi N. of Pinckneyville on Rt. 127.

Hauling Rock, Limestone, Grain, Farm &

Heavy Equipment

2011 Mardi Gras Queen and her Court.


Julie Bigham EggersCandidate for State Representative #116 District

www.julie4staterep.net

Born & Raised in Pinckneyville Currently Resides in Columbia

Received a B.S. in Political Science at Eastern Illinois University

Received M.B.A. in Business Administration at Southern Illinois University

Julie with her family - husband, Rick anddaughters: Sophia who is 5 & Cecilia who is 4

Elect

Over 15 years of business experience specializing in securing jobs!

Paid for by Citizens to Elect Julie Bigham Eggers. A copy of our report filed with the State Board of Elections is available on the Boards official web site www.elections.il.gov or for purchase from the State Board of Elections, Springfield, Il.

Stop by and see me at the Firehouse on Mardi Gras Saturday! I cant wait to catch up with old friends and meet new ones!


Queens Court PagesMadison

Morgenthaler

JamesDeering

BradleyDenny

Livia FaithQueen

JamesisthesonofChristinaDeeringofPinckneyvilleandChrisDeeringofFlinton,PA.Jameshasonesibling,

VincentDeering.MaternalgrandparentsareRandyandMickeySumnerofPinckneyville;paternal

grandparentsareRickandConnieKroneofDuQuoin.

JamesisinfirstGradeatSt.BrunoCatholicSchool.Heenjoysfishing,golfing,buildingwithLegos,playingtheWiiwithhisbrotherandplayingschoolwithhiscousinMadison

Morgenthaler.Jamesisexcitedtobeapageandrideonafloat.

LiviaisthedaughterofTobyandErinQueen.Sheis6yearsoldandisinMrs.Cooksfirstgradeclass.Liviaenjoysswimming,playingwithfriendsandplayingJust

DanceontheWii.Shealsolovesgoingfishingwithherdadbut

thinkscleaningthefishisgross!LivialooksforwardtoMardiGras

eachyearandisexcitedaboutridingthequeensfloatintheparade.

BradleyisthesonofJeneaDennyandDr.JamesC.

DennyofPinckneyville.HisgrandparentsareJeffand

PatsyShuteofPinckneyville,BarbandAllenHeumannofDuQuoin,andthelateRodneyDenny.HeisinMrs.Deckersfirstgradeclass.Bradley

lovestoswim,playbaseballandsoccer.Hewassecondhighpointinhisagegroup

onswimteam.Camouflageishisfavoritecolor.Inhisfreetimeheenjoysbeingoutsideridinghisbike,lookingforbugs,turtles

andanythingthatmoves.BradleywantstogrowuptobeaChef.Hemakes

somereallygoodlemonade.

Madisonisanenergetic7-year-old.HerfriendsandfamilycallherMoe.HerproudparentsareBradandTheresaMorgenthalerbothfromPinckneyville.Hermaternal

grandparentsareRandyandMickeySumner,alsofromPinckneyville.PaternalgrandparentsareMaryAnnBrandonfromTamaroaandJohnandPatriciaMorgenthalerofCoulterville.Madisonisin

firstgradeatPinckneyvilleGradeSchool.Herhobbiesincluderidingherbike,tumbling,playingwithfriendsandherDS.Sheenjoys

goingtoSundayschoolandchurchandlovestodoartprojects.SheisveryexcitedtobeapartofMardiGras2011,especiallyridingonafloat

withthequeencandidates.


1925 - Hulda Scroeder Singer

1926 - Frances Neising Bischof

1927 - Margaret Zahn Reith

1928 - Viola Cunningham

Webster

1929 - Mildred Whittaker

Williamson

1930 - Majorie Holmes Johnson

1931 - Pauline Reidelberger

Thetford

1932 - Helen Reid McCants

1933 - Betty Lynn Quillman

Klinger

1934 - Wilma Bartle Berg

1935 - Virginia McElory

Hundhausen

1936 - Dorris Keene Thimmig

1937 - Margaret Keene Robinson

1938 - Betty Roufs

1939 - Helen Warmack Mossey

1940 - Virginia Crawford Mason

1941 - Mary Jane Horner Wilson

1942 - Geraldine Hall Huggins

1943 - No Queen due to WWII

1944 - No Queen due to WWII

1945 - Betty Reel Wilkerson

1946 - Virginia Schilling Bigham

1947 - Pauline Hincke Cawvey

1948 - Mary Ann McElroy

Gladson

1949 - Martha Kagle Keene

1950 - Jackie Lou Greer

1951 - Harriet Williams

1952 - Bonnie Sutliff Tolbert

1953 - Marguerite Benninati

Smith

1954 - Mary Frances Thomas

Rushing

1955 - Judy Roe Phillips

1956 - Jeanne Pillars McDonald

1957 - Betty Bender Mucha

1958 - Carole Dunn Zeidler

1959 - Sylvia Hammack Hagene

1960 - Mary Dean Bartle

Johnson

1961 - Erin Roe Witherspoon

1962 - Jane Crawford Walker

1963 - Judy Opp Needham

1964 - Caralena Connie

Birkner Ramsey

1965 - Susan Denton Wilson

1966 - Joan Epplin

1967 - Suzanne Wilson

Engelhardt

1968 - Martha Kinzey Heape

1969 - Linda Erwin Biby

1970 - Cynthia Pyatt Coleman

1971 - Debra Baker Arett

1972 - Barbara Bender Hagene

1973 - Lisa Williams Bauza

1974 - Barbara Mann

1975 - Tirzah Chapman

Slechticky

1976 - Carla Tolbert

1977 - Rose Mann OBrien

1978 - Donna Gorrel Thompson

1979 - Dana Kujawa Barton

1980 - Denise Kujawa Gielow

1981 - Rhonda Hardin Shubert

1982 - Theresa Kujawa Kelly

1983 - Cindy Bruns Melvin

1984 - Heather Ramsey Lee

1985 - Betsy Mucha Cacioppo

1986 - Bianca Mohr Bottiaux

1987 - Amanda Ramsey Hepp

1988 - Tibretta Bigham Reiman

1989 - Jennifer Mohr Yeager

1990 - Natalie West

1991 - Rebecca Eisenhauer

Anderson

1992 - Cynthia Hardin Heisner

1993 - Sara Shillinger Amos

1994 - Elizabeth Biby Cheek

1995 - Lori Stricker Mohr

1996 - Angela McCurdy

Wildermuth

1997 - Jessica Mohr Hulting

1998 - Lana Bathon Fisher

1999 - Melisse Smith Hutchcraft

2000 - Danielle Rieckenberg Fritz

2001 - Brittany High Mosman

2002 - Jennifer Rose

2003 - Brittany Yates Benci

2004 - Sherri Smith Crabb

2005 - Tyra Zoeller

2006 - Rachel Brock

2007 - Kayla Barkau

2008 - Kate Winzenburger

2009 - Chelsea Reardon

2010 - Holly Weathers

Past Mardi Gras Queens

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50/50 Drawing

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The newest releases are playing at Showtime! Free Popcorn for signing up for our email newsletter

For Movie Listings, Show Times & Tickets

www.spartashowtime.comNormal Box Office Hours are 30 Minutes Before 1st Show Time

Party Area Available for Groups!

Formany,the50/50drawingisasmuchofatraditionastheMardiGrasitself.Eachyear,ticketsaresoldbyChambermembersandvolunteersthroughouttheentiremonthofOctober. YoucanbuyyourticketsnowandthroughoutOctoberattheselocations:PinckneyvilleChamberofCommerceOffice,FirstNationalBank,KujawaandBatteauCPA,TheFlowerPatch,FirstNationalInsuranceServices,PerryCountyMarketPlace,TJLiquorsandStotlarDrug. Thisisthelargest50/50drawing[that]weareawareof,saidNathanMeagher,PresidentofthePinckneyvilleChamberofCommerce.Ourgoalistosell$25,000worth[oftickets]thisyear,headded. Lastyearsdrawingyieldedover$21,000intotalsales.Thewinner,NealSchwarz,ofSparta,tookhome$10,540.00.Theluckyticketnumberwas213458. TicketsaresoldduringtheMardiGrasfestivitiesonSaturday,attheChamberboothonWalnutStreetfrom8:00a.m.to4:00p.m.Theyarealsosoldduringtheparaderoute.Helperswalktheroutetwicebeforetheluckynumberisdrawnattheendoftheparade.Beforethestartoflastyearsparade,$7,000worthofticketshadalreadybeensold,meaningover$14,000worthbeingsoldduringtheparade. Themoneyfromticketsalesgoestofuturechamberactivities,whichincludesnextyearsMardiGras.GraffsToolingCenterinPinckneyvillemadeanddonatedalargedrumforthisyearseventtickets. ThewinningticketmustbepresentedbynolaterthanNovember30th.Good luck!

50/50 Ticket Rules and RegulationsTicketsaleswillconcludeaftertheparadeonOctober29.AllticketsellershavebeenauthorizedbytheChamberofCommerce.ThewinningticketwillbedrawninthepresenceoflocallawofficialsandMardiGras50/50officials.

Winningticketnumberwillbeannouncedattheendoftheparade.Winnerneednotbepresenttowin.OfficialmoneyamountwillbeverifiedbyanaccreditedfinancialinstitutionbynolaterthanNovember1.Winnermustclaimraffle

prizebeforeNovember30,2011.Inthecasetheprizeisnotclaimed,theChambersportionoftherafflewillberolledoverintothefollowingyearsdrawing.ChamberofCommerceBoardmembersandmembersoftheirfamilieslivingin

thesamehouseholdarenoteligibletowintheraffle.Rulesandregulationssubjecttochangewithoutnotice.


OnFriday,thechildrensparadewillkickoffMardiGrasweekendsfestivities.ThisparadewillfeaturegradeschoolandjuniorhighstudentsfromDistrict50,CCSD#204andSt.BrunodressedintheirHalloweencostumes.Theparadewillbeginat1:30p.m.atthegradeschool.Parents,grandparents,familymembersandfriendscanlinethestreetsofMulberry,Mill,W.SouthandWalnuttowatchtheparade.Variousawardswillbegiventochildrenwiththebestcostumesineachgrade.

Incaseofinclementweather,theparadewillbemovedinsidethegradeschool.ChildrenfromKindergartenthrough6thgradewouldthenmarchthroughthegymandthehallsoftheschool.PinckneyvillecommunitymemberscanstillfillthebleacherstowatchthechildrenproudlydisplaytheirHalloweencostumes.

Welcome to

Mardi Gras!

357-9229Stop by & see our display of picture frames!

Childrens Parade


Business Trick or Treat

Have a Great Time at Mardi Gras!

The Flower Patch,LTD

Gifts, Flowers & More

357-8931 203 S. Walnut Pinckneyville

JCs Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

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Outside Wood Burning BoilersPrompt, Professional Service

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ThePinckneyvilleChamberofCommerceissponsoringtheannualBusinessTrickorTreatonFridayevening,October28.Theeventwillbeconductedbetween6:00p.m.and8:00p.m.intheareaacrossfromthefirestationonSouthWalnutStreet.Inthecaseofinclementweather,theeventwillbeinthePinckneyvilleGradeSchoolgym.

ThepurposeoftheactivityistobringchildrenandadultsintothedowntownareatheeveningbeforeMardiGras.Attendancefortheeventhasbeenamazinginthepast,asover500childrenattendedin2010.

Alllocalbusinessesareinvitedtoattend.Businessesmustbringtheirowntable,wheretreatsmaybeofferedaswellasappropriatepromotionalmaterials.Setupshouldbeginnolaterthan5:00p.m.andthereareexpectedtobenolessthan600children,sopleasepreparetreatsaccordingly.

TheChamberwillhaveacontestforthebestdecoratedtable.Eachbusinessisencouragedtousetheirimaginationandcreateamemorabledisplayforthechildrentoenjoywhiletrick-or-treating.Thejudgingofthetableswillbeginat6:00p.m.,andthewinnerwillbeannouncedimmediatelyfollowingthejudging.Thewinnerwillreceiveastunningawardtodisplayattheirbusinessforoneyear.

ThekidscostumecontestwilltakeplaceatthetablesinthefirestationareaonSouthWalnut,judgingwillbeginat6:30p.m.The

agegroupsare:023months,24years,57years,810yearsand1113years.Cashprizesforfirstplacewillbe$25,secondplaceis$15andthirdplaceis$5.Agroupcategoryisalsoavailableandcanincludeanynumberofpeople.Cashprizeswillbe$50forfirstplace,$25forsecondplaceand$15forthirdplace.

First National Bank was the 2010 winner of the best decorated table.


2010 Costume Winners

PumpkinContest

Best Decorated Table FirstNationalBankofPinckneyville 0-23 Months1stPlace:LucasReidelberger,2ndPlace:AvoriFrazer,3rdPlace:JaceCreekpaum 2-4 Years1stPlace:ZoeFrazier,2ndPlace:TannerWright,3rdPlace:ParkerChapman 5-7 Years1stPlace:L.A.Sowder,2ndPlace:AaronRixmann,3rdPlace:JaxsonCreekpaum 8-10 Years1stPlace:JoshuaWright,2ndPlace:EmilyShanklin,3rdPlace:LandonSchubert 11-13 Years1stPlace:VanessaOrtega,2ndPlace:JustinBauersachs,3rdPlace:RayganYates Group Costume1stPlace:Robert,Nikki,DaltonandJessePyatt:AliceinWonderland;2ndPlace:Cody,Olivia,VanessaandJacquelinSullivan:FrogFamily;3rdPlace:CaylenandTylerFowlkesandRyleeandLoganMaxey:Kiss

Above: Zoe Frazier, dressed as a can of Grands Flaky Biscuits won 1st place in the 2-4 year age group. Left: Robert, Nikki, Dalton and Jesse Pyatt received 1st place in the Group Costume contest with their Alice in Wonderland costumes.

2010 winners Abby Heine, Tessa Eikman and Coy Fox pose with their winning pumpkins.

InconjunctionwithBusinessTrickorTreat,theChamberwillalsobehostingapumpkincontest.Bringyourbestcarved,paintedordecoratedpumpkintotheChambertent(locatedbythefirestation)between5:30p.m.and6:30p.m.Judgingwilltakeplaceat7:00p.m.Agegroupsforthepumpkincontestareages7&underandages813.Cashprizeswillbeawardedfortheoverall,grandprizewinneraswellasonewinnerforeachagegroup.Thegrandprizewinnerwillreceive$35andthefirstplaceintheagegroupwillreceive$25.

Incaseofinclementweather,alleventswillbeconductedinthePinckneyvilleGradeSchoolgym.

2010 winners: Grand Prize: AbbyHeine

First Place Ages 7 and under:CoyFoxFirst Place Ages 8 13:TessaEickman


Pancake Breakfast

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Sincethe1950s,thePinckneyvilleLionsClubhassponsoredanannualPancakebreakfasttheSaturdaymorningofMardiGras.ThisyearseventwilltakeplaceOctober29from6a.m.to11a.m.Themenuisallyoucaneat,andincludespancakes,sausage,orangejuice,milkandcoffee.Carryoutsareavailable.Costsare$6foradults,$3forkidsages6-12,withkidsunder6eatingfreeofcharge.AllproceedsbenefittheLionsClub. Eachyeararound300to400peopleareserved.Clubmember,TonyBeninati,headedupaclubefforttobuildafloat20yearsago.Thisfloatisstillusedeachyear.MostprobablyknowitastheLionsClubTrain.Withgreatclubsupport,thetrainenginekeepsrunning,andthegroupcontinuestobeanintegralpartofthecommunity. Theproceedsfromthechickenanddumplingeventsheldtwiceyearly,helptoprovideChristmasbaskets.Lastyear,146basketsweregiventolocalfamiliesinneed.TheCaringandSharingThriftShopdonated$500tothisyearsChristmasbaskets.Localbusinesseswilldonatetothebasketsalso.PCHShonorsocietystudentshelpedmake-upandpassoutthebasketslastyearandplantodosothisyearalso. Anotherclubactivityincludesthecollectionofusedeyeglasses.Theyarethenpassedontoneedycountriesforschoolchildrenwhootherwisemaynothaveapairtohelpthemsee. TheLionsClubisanot-for-profitorganizationthatdonatestolocalevents,suchastheswimteamandotherlocalgroups.The

LionsClubbuildingcanberentedformeetings,partiesandmore.YoumaycontactKennyHicksat357-2937or318-0527. TheLionsClubhas10memberscurrently.Anyoneinterestedinhelpingorjoiningmaycontactanymember.

Diane McPheeters, Pat Sheley and Norma Hicks gathered last year to enjoy the pancake breakfast


Masquerade Party

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TheFoundationforPinckneyvillesthirdannualMasqueradePartyandAuctionwillbeconductedonOctober28inconjunctionwithPinckneyvillesMardiGrascelebration.Onceagain,theareaunderthePinckneyvilleFairgroundsgrandstandwillbetransformedfortheeventwhichbeginsat7:00p.m.withasocialhourandconcludesat11:00p.m.Thenightsactivitieswillincludefood,music,costumes,silentauctions,aliveauction,friendsandfun!Thepartywillbecasualdress,butcostumedressisawelcomedoptionforthoseattendingtheparty.Judgingwilltakeplacethroughouttheeveningforthosewhoarriveincostume.Thejudgeswillawardprizesinseveraldifferentcategories:bestcoupleorgroup,besthandcreatedcostumeandjudgeschoice. Thisyear,thenetproceedswillbenefitthePinckneyvilleCityParkinitiative.Stillinitsinfancy,thisprojectpromisesimprovementsintheparksamenities.Oneofthemaingoalsfor2011,theFoundationforPinckneyvilleisproudtohelpgetthis

projectofftheground. TheFoundationforPinckneyvillewascreatedin2007withamissionthatispurelycenteredaroundtheneedsofthecommunityanditsmembers.ThegroupstrivestomakePinckneyvillenotonlyacommunity,butadestinationwithqualityeducation,state-of-the-arthealthcareandeconomicstability.

Pleasemakeplanstojointhefun.Advancedreservationsare$35perpersonor$60acouple.Atablefor8maybepurchasedfor$290.Thisincludeshorsdoeuvres,spiritsandacommemorativeglass.Advancedreservationsarerecommendedtoensureseating.Pleasecontact(618)571-1171oremailpvfuture@gmail.comformoreinformation.Reservationformsmayalsobedownloadedfromthewebsiteat

www.foundationforpinckneyville.org.Alistingofauctionitemswillalsobeavailableonthewebsite.Asaconvenience,auctionitemsmaybepurchasedthenightoftheeventbyusingMasterCardorVisa.


2010 Masquerade Memories

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Left: Dr. Gene and Romona Stotlar enjoyed last years Masquerade party. Above: Susan and Marty Davis dressed in period costumes at the party.

Above: 2010 Mardi Gras Queen, Holly Weathers posed for a photo with Shawna and Craig Williams as they enjoyed the party. Below: First National Bank employees and guests were treated like royalty at the Kings Table during the Masquerade.


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Health Department

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357-5371

The Home-Health staff at Perry County Health Department takes pride in the personalized service provided to the local community.

Employees strive to establish good relationships and provide quality care to the clients. We are pleased that excellent reviews have been received from former clients.

The department is Medicare/Medicaid certified and providers for BC/BS, Choice Care, harmony and others.

Our well-trained staff can evaluate patients for both skilled and non-skilled services available in the county and make appropriate referrals.

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Craft Fair & Flea Market

MardiGrasSaturdaywillkickofwithaCraftFairandFleaMarket.Thevendorswillhavetheirboothsopenby8:00a.mandwillbelocatedonWalnutStreetandMulberryStreetfromSave-A-LotparkinglottotheChamberofCommerceoffice.Around150vendorsareexpectedtobeatthisyearscraftfair.Eachvendorwillhaveauniquevarietyofgoodstheyaresellingsuchas:Michepurses,Scentsycandlesandproducts,HomeInterioritemsandgifts,silkfloralarrangements,woodworkings,silver,crochetedandhandmadejewelry,gourmetfoods,homemadebakedgoods,kidstoys,clothes,Pantherapparel,quiltsandmore!Thecraftfairwillclosearound4:00p.m.,intimeforpeopletosetupfortheMardiGrasparade. Thisyear,therewillbetwolocalwineriespresent.ShawneeWineryandPheasantHollowWinery.Theyeachwillbringuniquewinesforpeopleofagetotasteandsample.Theywillalsohavewineforsale.Looktopage31formoreinformationabouteachwinery.WineryvendorswillbelocatedonMulberryStreet,neartheMcDonaldsparkinglot. Inadditiontothewineriesandcraftvendors,therewillbeabout10differentfoodvendors.TheywillbelocatedintheparkinglotnexttotheFlowerPatch,downWalnutStreetandinthecarshowarea.SomeofthelocalfoodvendorsincludeBubbaJoesBBQ,PaulettesConsessions,TacoQueenandBishopsOutdoorFoods.EachvendorwillbesellingvariousitemssuchasBBQ,corndogs,gyros,tacosandmore!MostfoodvendorswillsetuponFridayafternoonforthechildrensparadeandstayopenthroughtheparadeSaturdaynight. Inadditiontothevariousvendors,thereareafewspecialeventsthatmakethisyearsCraftFairdifferentthaneverbefore.Tostartwith,theSaintLouisScienceCenterisbringingSegwaysfordemonstrations!TheSegwayswereinlastyearsparadeandtheChamberispleasedtohavethemforSaturdayafternoonaswell!ThesegwayswillbelocatedintheRaymondJamesFinancialparkinglot.LesandBobbiMarlowgavethepermissiontousethisspace.FormoredetailsonridingtheSegways,pleasegotopage42.Anotherfun,familyeventwillbeFestivalFunPhotos.Startingat10:00a.m.,PhotographybyShawnawillbedowntownintheFlowerPatchparkinglottotakephotosofgroups,families,petsandchildren.Theeventwillbefreeandallagesarewelcomed.Gotopage42formoreinformation.ThePinckneyvillePresswillalsobehavingafundraiserintheirnewbuildinglocatednearHairworks.ThePress,alongwithPicturesbyCherylSchneider,willhaveWalkers5&10famoushorsefrom11:00a.m.until2:00p.m.forpictures.ThemoneygatheredwillgotoCoreyShawsfamily.Findoutaboutthehorseanddetailsofthefundraiseronpage43. OthereventsfordowntownwillincludeachildrensareaofferedneartheChamberofCommerceoffice.Here,therewillbeponyrides,games,variousrides,ajumphouseandfacepaintingforthechildren.TheFirstNationalBankwillholdtheirannualPantherConnectionAlumniTent,page35.Therewillbevariousotherfreeentertainmentthroughouttheafternoon.FormoreinformationaboutthefreeentertainmentatCenterCourt,gotopage36.


Wine Tastings TwolocalwinerieswillbeinattendanceatthisyearsMardiGras.TheywillbelocatedonMulberryStreet,nearMcDonaldsparkinglot.ThewineriesarePheasantHollowandShawneeWinery.BothwineriesarefamiliarwithPinckneyvilleMardiGrasandhavebeencomingforthepastfewyears.Thewinerieswilloffertastingsandhavetheirrespectivewinesforpurchase.Tastingsforthewinerieswillbeginaround8:00a.m.

Pheasant Hollow Winery PheasantHollowWineryofWhittingtonwillbeofferingwinetastingforthefifthyearatthisyearsMardiGrascelebrationonSaturday,October29.Owners,BruceandMaryMorgenstern,willbebringingsixtoeightoftheirsignaturewinestoofferfortastingandpurchase.AmongtheirselectionswillbetheirseasonalCracklinCranberrysemi-sweetsparklingwine,aswellasBlack&Blue,whichisthetopsellingregionalwineinIllinoisandthe2002NationalCommercialWinefortheUSA.PheasantHollowisintheirthirteenthyearofserviceasawinery.Theyspecializeinutilizingmultipletypesoffruitsintheirwines.PheasantHollowWineryislocatedat

14931StateHighway37,Whittington,IL.TogettoPheasantHollow,takeExit77offofI-57.GoeasttoRoute37,turnleft(north),thenimmediatelyturnleftontotheirlane.Theycanbereachedat618-629-2302.Foradditionalinformationabouttheirupcomingevents,gototheirwebsitewww.pheasanthollowwinery.com.

Shawnee Winery DonnaandGregWalterswillberepresentingShawneeWineryofViennaonSaturdayatthefleamarketintown.Theywillbebringinguptoeightwinesfortasting,includingtheirnewest,BlackPearl,ablackberrywine,andTemptation,anallapplewine.Bottleswillbeavailableforpurchase.ThewinerywasformedtocreateamarketforsmallgrapegrowersintheSouthernIllinoisarea.Thegoalwastodevelopasecuremarketforeachyearssharpestandtoprovideavalueaddedbonusofpatronagefromthesaleofwinemadefromthemembersgrapes.ThisyearmarksShawneesfifthyearatPinckneyvilleMardiGras.ShawneeWinerycanbefoundatShawneeWineryCooperative,200CommercialSt.inVienna.Theycanbereachedat618-658-8400.Thierwebsiteiswww.shawneewinery.com.


2011 Parade RouteSafety Tips

for MotoristsLeaveearly,planfortrafficcongestion.Obeythepostedspeedlimit.Watchforchildrenwhomightdartintothestreet.

Pedestrian Tips

Alwayscrossatintersections.Lookleft,thenright,thenleftagainbeforeproceeding.Asapassenger,getinoroutofacaronthecurbsideofthestreet.Makeeyecontactwithdriversbeforeyoucrossthestreet.

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Pinckneyville CityPark

Perry CountyFairgrounds

AmericanThresherman'sMuseum

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2011 Parade RouteRoad Closings

5:45 p.m.: Mill Street from Parker to Kaskaskia, as well as Chester Street will be closed (band staging area).

6:00 p.m.: Front Street (running parallel to the railroad tracks) will be closed (parade staging/marshal area).County Road (leading into the fairgrounds) will become a ONE WAY Westbound road.

6:30 p.m.: Parker Street between Mill and Walnut will be closed.

6:45 p.m.: Entire Parade Route closed to traffic (Parker, to Walnut, to Mulberry, to Mill)

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Precious Pumpkin

Monday - Friday ~ 7 am - 6 pmSaturday ~ 8 am - 5 pm Sunday ~ 12 pm - 5 pm

Pinckneyville

Enjoy the Mardi Gras!!

Roger G. Denton - Owner

205 East Randolph Pinckneyville

357-2220

Hardware Plumbing Electrical Paint Lawn & Garden Automotive

Garden Seed Key Making

All Your Hardware Needs!

Perry County DemocraticCentral Committee

Enjoy the 89th Annual

Mardi Gras!See you there!

Ad Paid for by the Perry County Democratic Central Committee

DeltaThetaTauSororityacceptedentriesfortheannualPreciousPumpkincontest.Agerequirementswerebirthto2yearsofage.Twowalletsizephotoswiththecontestantsname,address,phonenumber,ageandparentsnameswererequired.ThephotosareondisplayedatMurphy-WallStateBankandatFirstNationalBankinPinckneyville,wherevotesmaybemadeforafavoritepumpkin. Alldonationswillbeusedforlocalcharities.ThewinnerwillbeannouncedSaturday,October29at10:00a.m.,centerstageattheMardiGrascelebration.Thewinnerreceivesa$100savingsbond.LastyearswinnerwasIsabelleNicholeHicks. TheBusinessProfessionalWomenstartedthecontest,withthesororitytakingover5or6yearsago,CherylCarlsonsaid.TheDeltaThetaTauoffersscholarshipsandholdsaplayhouserafflethatcontributestothelocalscholarships.TheyalsohelptheOptimistClub,ifneeded,fortheToysforTotsatChristmastime. ThecutoffforentryinthisyearscontestwasOctober1.FormoreinformationcallCherylat618-318-2480.

Last years winner was Isabella Nichole Hicks. Isabella is the daughter of Ashley and Haven Hicks of Pinckneyville.


Panther Connection FirstNationalBankinPinckneyvilleagainbringsthetasteofpartying--Cajun-style--toPinckneyvillesMardiGrascelebrationOct.29.TheSt.Louis-basedZydecoCrawdaddysreturnwiththeirengagingmusic.StopbyandbepreparedtodanceandalsoenjoygumboatFirstNationalBanksPantherConnectiontentatthecornerofMainandMulberryStreets. ThisisthethirdyearweveinvitedtheCrawdaddystoperformastheyquicklybecameafavoriteamongthoseattendingMardiGras,FNBPresidentDavidPirseinsaid.Theirmusic,aswellasthegumbo,blendsperfectlywiththespiritoftheevent. TheCrawdaddyswillperformfrom10:00a.m.to2:00p.m.and,asalways,thePantherConnectiontentwillserveasareunionpointforthemanyPinckneyvilleCommunityHighSchoolalumniwhoreturntotownforMardiGras. Thetentfeaturesyearbooksfromthepresentandgoingbacktothemid-1940sforalumnitoperuse.Therewillalsobegiveawaysforall. ThePantherConnectionhasbecometheplaceforPCHSgradsfromallgenerationstogather,Pirseinsaid.Itisthespottomeetoldfriendsandsharememories. ThePantherConnectionwillbeopenfrom9:00a.m.to3:00p.m.ontheparkinglotofFirstNationalInsuranceServices.

Holly Weathers, 2010 Queen, played the spoons with Zydeco Crawdaddys last year at the First National Bank Panther Connection tent.

Our commitment runs deepWhat started as one mine and a handful of men has grown to a company of 350 people at six mine sites. Our success is ti ed directly to the dedicati on of our people. Each day they prove to be the best at what they do. We are proud of their contributi ons, both at creati ng a safe and producti ve workplace, and their involvement their communiti es.

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What started as one mine and a handful of men has grown to a company of 350 people at six mine sites. Our success is tied directly to the dedication of our people. Each day they prove to be the best at what they do. We are proud of their contributions - both at creating a safe and productive workplace and their involvement in their communities.


CenterCourt,locatedbetweentheCityHallandtheFireStation,willhostmanyactivitiesforMardiGrasSaturday.Thereareeventstargetedforpeopleofallages.Theeventswillbeginat10:00a.m.withtheannouncementofthePreciousPumpkinwinner.Immediatelyfollowing,thebandBeaucoupCreek,willperform.

Beaucoup Creek From10:00a.m.untilnoon,thesoundsoftraditionalbluegrass,folkandgospelwillbeenjoyedfromBeaucoupCreek.Whetherplayingoneoftheirmanycatchy,crowd-pleasingoriginalsordoingtheirtakeonabluegrassorgospelfavorite,BeaucoupCreekissharingtheiruniquestylewithyoungandoldalike,bridgingthegapbetweengenerationswithmusic.BeaucoupCreekhasbeenplayingtogetherasawholesinceAugustof2007.Thegroup'ssoundisamixtureoftraditionalandmodernbluegrass,folkandgospel.Althoughamajorityoftheirsongsarewrittenbysinger,TroySmith,theyalsoplayseveralhymnsandbluegrassfavorites--appealingtocrowdsofallages BeaucoupCreekiscomprisedof:TroySmith(vocals/guitar/harmonica),JoshMorrison(banjo/guitar/vocals),KyleHalfacre(mandolin/guitar)andWestonWhite(uprightbass/vocals). BeaucoupCreekhasperformedaroundCentralandSouthernIllinoisatchurches,festivals,communityevents,nursinghomes,privategatheringsandeverythingin-between. Youcankeepupwiththeband'sscheduleat

www.beaucoupcreek.com,orevenbookthemforyourchurchoreventbyemailingbooking@beaucoupcreek.com.

Chris Egelston FollowingBeaucoupCreek,familiescanenjoyMagicianandmotivationalspeaker,ChrisEgelston.ChrisEgelstonwillpresenthisMagicalFunShowatthePinckneyvilleMardiGrasonSaturday,October29fromnoonuntil1:00p.m..Egelston,from

Center Court Activities

ScottsConstruction& Seamless Guttering

Fully Insured

Free Estimates

Soffit Fascia Siding Doors Windows Gutter Cleaning

General Construction

618-790-3963 618-357-2204


Carterville,hasbeenapopularperformerinPinckneyvilleforyearsatboththeFamilyNightInTheParkandtheMardiGras.HisMagicalFunShowisauniqueprogramoffun-filledmagic,cleanandfunnycomedyandtonsofaudienceparticipation.Ithasfunandamazementforallages.Andquiteafewpeoplewillbeinvolvedonstage.

Whatreallymakesmyshowsfunforeveryoneisseeingtheirfriendsandpeersinvolvedwiththeshow.Plus,whenthemagichappenswithpeopleonstagewithme,itsevenmoreamazingforeveryone,saysEgelston,AndthePinckneyvilleaudiencesarealwaysgreat!

Egelstonhasbeenaprofessionalmagicianandmotivationalspeakersince1982.Heisoneofonly40magiciansintheworldtohaveearnedthedesignationofCertifiedMagicProfessional(CMP). Egelstonspeaksandentertainsbeforeawiderangeofchildren,familyandadultaudiences.Besidesprovidingjustentertainmentatmanyevents,healsohaseducationalprograms.Atschoolandlibraryprograms,hebringspowerfulmotivationalmessagesaboutreading,livingdrug-free,beingbully-freeandhavinggoodcharacter. Atcorporateevents,heentertainswithhismagicomedyshow

andclose-upsleightofhandmagic.HealsoentertainsandmotivatessalespeopleandothergroupswithhisSuccessMagicprogram.FormoreinformationaboutChrisEgelstonsservicescalltoll-free:1-800-341-6954.

Pet Show ThefinaleventatCenterCourtdowntownSaturdaywillbethereturnofthepopularPerryCountyHumaneSocietyPetShow.Thepetshowbeginsat1:00p.m.Bringalongyourbestcanineorfelinefriendandentertheshowforahowlofagoodtime!Categoriesfortheshowareasfollows:

Dogs: Best Costume, Fastest, Tail Wag, Best Trick, Biggest Ears, Best Singer (Howl), Best Behaved, Cutest Best of Show Cats: Longest Whiskers, Fattest Cat, Best Costume, Fluffiest,

Best Behaved, Cutest, Best of Show Other kinds of pets: Most Unique Pet

The Perry County Humane Society (PCHS) is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit no-kill animal rescue dedicated to helping animals in need find loving homes. PCHS is a volunteer-based organization that operates solely on the support from the community. PCHS has saved thousands of pets from destruction and/or abuse and will continue to work hard to make a difference. Support PCHS today! www.perrycountyhumanesociety.com or visit their booth at the Flea Market/Craft Fair to make a donation.

Center Court Activities

MEC Reloading Clinicat

Mann & Son Sporting goodSFriday, October 28 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

No Reservations Needed! Demonstrations

Throughout the Day MEC Representative will

be here for questions

515 W. Water Pinckneyville

357-2911

MEC Reloaders & Accessories Available

Lodge of the Four Paws

357-86271 Mile South of the Swimming Pool

2942 Fairgrounds Rd. Pinckneyville

For Convenient drop off & pick up Mon: 8-4pm, 8-9pm Tues-Fri: 8-6pm, 8-9pm

Sat: 8-12 pm, 3-4pm, 8-9pmSundays & Holidays: 8-9pm, 3-4pm, 8-9pm

Karen Weatherford, Owner

Personalized GroomingBy Appointment

Pet Boarding & Day CareHeated Air Conditioned State Licensed Facility


10 Cranes Ranging from 121/2 tons to 165 tons!We Offer FREE Estimates

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659 Quillman Road Du Quoin, IL 62832

We Understand Commitment

For decades, Edward Jones has been committed to providing financial solutions and personalized service to individual investors.You can rely on us for:Convenience Locations in the community and face-to-face meetings at your convenienceA Quality-focused Investment Philosophy A long-term approach that focuses on quality investments anddiversificationHighly Personal Service Investment guidance tailored to your individual needs

www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC

Call or visit today!

Nathan T MeagherFinancial Advisor5718 St. Rt. 154 Suite APinckneyville, Il 62274

618-357-3330

Financial Advisor, Nathan Meagher and Judy Bigham, BranchOfficeAdministrator,arepicturedattheoffice

building near 204 Market on Rt. 154.

Proud to Become A Part of Pinckneyville Traditions!

Got Pizza?

Pizza Wings Subs Pasta & More!

We Deliver!357-8080

112 W. Water St. Pinckneyville

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SCT Shuttle Service

TheChamberofCommerceishappytoannounceanewadditiontotheparadethisyear:SCTShuttleService.Beginningat6:00p.m.,SCTwillprovidefreeshuttleservicetoandfromtheMardiGrasparade.PickupanddropofflocationswillbeatthePinckneyvilleJuniorHighSchoolfrontparkinglotandatthefour-way-stopnearStotlarDrugStore.Shuttleswillrunthroughouttheparade;thelastshuttlewillrunat10:15p.m.Forthosewhohavefriendsorrelativescomingfromoutoftown,thiscouldprovetobeaconvenientservice. SCTShuttleServicerepresentative,SherryBassennotedthatsheisexcitedtobeapartofthisyearsMardiGrasfestivities.Shehasbeentotheparadebeforeandknowsthatparkingcanbeanissuearoundtheparaderoute.ImgladthatthePinckneyvilleChamberofCommercepresentedtheideatous.Ifeelthatwithouthavingtoworryaboutparking,moreofthepublicwillbeenticedtoattendtheparade.Bassenalsomentionedthattwobusseswillbeusedduringtheshuttlingserviceonthenightoftheparade.

SCT Shuttle Service is sponsored byContempri Homes by P & P Builders, LLC.


Wishing you a successful Mardi Gras

From Your Friend

U.S. CongressmanJerry F. Costello

12th DistrictAuthorized and paid for by: Costello For Congress Committee

P.O. Box 8250, Belleville, IL 62222

Pinckneyville Plumbing & Heating

Enjoy Mardi Gras!

License no. 058-098302

202 W. Water St Pinckneyville

357-9261Michael Poe, Owner

MEC Reloading Clinic

Forthosewholoveshotguns,shotgunshellreloadingcansavemoneyandofferanew,enjoyablehobby.MannandSonSportingGoodsisofferingafreeclinic,demonstratingtheuseoftheMECreloadersandaccessoriesonFriday,October28,between9:00a.m.and2:00p.m.Reservationsarenotneededanddemonstrationswillbeconductedthroughouttheday.ArepresentativefromMECwillbepresentatthestoreandwillbedoingthedemonstration.MEC,MayvilleEngineeringCompany,isaWisconsinbasedcompany.Theyhavebeenspecializinginshotshellreloaderssince1956. ThisisthefirsttimeaMECrepresentativewillbeatMannandSonsSportingGoods.JohnMann,owner,noted,Atonofpeopleinthisareausereloadshotgunshells.Hefurtherexplainedthiswillbeagreatopportunityforhunters,trapshootersandanyonethatusesreloaderstocomeoutandlearnmoreinformationaboutthem. JohnMannsaidthatifthereareanyquestionsaboutwhatthemachinescanandcantdo,therepresentativewillalsobeabletoansweranyquestionsonemayhaveorhelpwithanywayhecan.MECreloadersandaccessoriesareavailableforpurchaseatMannandSonSportingGoods.ForfurtherinquiriescontactMannandSonsSportingGoodsat357-2911.Thestoreislocatedat515W.WaterStreetinPinckneyville.


ThecarshowwillbeheldatthePinckneyvilleGradeSchool.TheshowhasgrownexponentiallyovertheyearsandissettotakeupallofMulberryStreetthisyear.Thisistheeighthyearfortheshow.Thisyearsactivitiesincludeastandardauto,carandtruckshow. Comparedtoothershowsinthearea,chairperson,MattWright,comments,Weweretoldlastyearitisoneofthebestshowsaround.ItisoneofthelastoftheseasonandIthinkitisagoodreflectionofthewaytheshowishandled,putonandran.WehavehadfolksfromasfarawayasPeoriacome,andhavehadinquiresfromfolksallthewaydowninKentucky.Carshowfolkstendtosticktogether.Wordofmouthiseverything.Iftheshowhasagoodreputation,folkswillcomeback. In2010,theshowboasted50moreentriesthanthepreviousyear.Thisyear,Wrightsaid,theyarehopingtogrowatleast50morethanthat.TheshowwillbetakingupallofMulberryStreetthisyear.Therewillnotbeanyvendorspotsavailablethere,asinyearspast. TheshowfeaturestheBigElvisDJShow.Thefirst100entrieswillreceiveadashplaqueandacommemorativeT-shirt. Registrationbeginsat9:00a.m.thedayoftheshow,Saturday,October29,andwillcontinueuntilnoon.Judgingisstartingearlythisyear,withhopestobedonebefore1:00p.m.Competitions

include:BestofShow,BestofPaint,BestTruck,LongestDistance,MayorsChoice,QueensPick,BestGM,BestFord,BestMopar,BestoftheRestawardsforStreetRods,CarsandTrucks85andnewerandCarsandTrucks84andolder.Formoreinformation,contactMattWrightat(618)357-1508.

2011 Annual Car Show

Kuhnert Builders

Making Your Construction Dreams Come True!Call on us for all your construction needs!

357-9718Steve & Terri Kuhnert, Owners

GoldFirst National Insurance Services

Napa Auto Tire and Parts. of Steeleville & Carterville

Silver204 Market

ColorMastersWeisels Tool Sales

Panther Wash

Sponsors


2010 Car Show Memories

Above Left: The 1969 Chevrolet police car was restored to the way it would have originally been in the state of Illinois. This car was originally retired from the state on June 4, 1974. Above: Right: PCHS students enjoy looking into the 2006 Ford Mustang V6 named White Pony. The owners of this car take pride in all the work they have done to make this spectacular, showy car. The poem above is an excerpt from the plaque that was posted next to the car.

The White Pony:

"I once was a lonely pony grazing in one of those used lots where the only object was to get rid of me for profit and to be

another fresher horse for gain.

One day a man went by and turned around and came back and then later that day he

came back again. I was excited because I felts his love for me.

The next day a lady came by and purchased me and I was excited to be

bought but sad because it wasn't the man from the day before. The lady left and I was confused. I was taken from the field and moved to be groomed and to have a

beautiful red ribbon placed on my top.

As they pulled me out, there stood the women and the man from the day before, what a delight! From that day my life has changed from your stock 2006 V6 pony

to a true vision of what we hope Mustang fans will enjoy viewing...


Working Together......Getting Results

IllinoisState Representative

Mike Bost

115th Legislative District

It has been my pleasure to serve you, the 115th Legislative District, the

past 16 years! Please contact me if I can be of any help to you or your family

Phone: 457-5787 Fax [email protected]

Paid for by committee to elect Mike Bost. A copy of our report is or will be on file with the State Board of Election.

Festival Fun Photos

Segway Rides

Segwayswillbepartofthisyearsentertainment.Asegwayisamotorizedplatformbetweentwowheels.Itisbalancedbyitself,andusesthesameoperatingsystemasthespacestation.Eachsegwayfeaturestwocomputers,twomotors,twobatteriesandfivegyroscopes.Ridesonthesegwayswillbe$5forafiveminuteride.Toridethem,apersonmustbe:12yearsofageorolder,weighbetween100and260pounds,wearahelmetandifyoungerthanage18,beaccompaniedbyaparentorguardian. Thesegwayswereaparticipantinlastyearsparade.TheyhavebeenapartoftheSt.LouisScienceCentersince2005,saidJeannieYoung,manageroftheSegwaysandCampsattheSt.LouisScienceCenter.RideswilltakeplaceintheparkinglotofDennyFamilyChiropracticandRaymondJamesFinancial.

PhotographybyShawnaandShearAttitudearepleasedtobringFashionFluffedFestivalFunPhotostodowntownMardiGrasSaturdayfrom10:00a.m.to2:00p.m.TheywillbesetupintheFlowerPatchparkinglot.SarahSroncefromShearAttitudewillgivedemonstrationsonwaystodohairandmakeupinarush(FashionFluff)andShawnawillthenphotographthegreatfluffedlookforuseonyoursocialmedianetworks-guysandgalswelcome.ThephotoswillbeuploadedtoFacebookandthosewhoparticipatedcanfeelfreetotagthemselvesinthephotoanduseastheirprofilepicture.Thiseventwillbefree!PhotoswillalsobeuploadedtoShawnasonlinewebsiteforpurchasingprints. TheduowillalsobeofferingFestivalFacePaintingattheirlocation.Gettingyourfacepaintedwillcostaslittleas$2.00.Haveyourphototakenwithfacepaint,itwillalsobeuploadedtoFacebookforfriendsandfamilytosharewitheachother.Groups,families,children,petsandHalloweencostumesarewelcomeforthefreeonlinephotos. PhotographybyShawnaandShearAttitudewillhavetwodrawingsforagive-a-wayeach.PhotographybyShawnawillbegivingawayafamilyportraitsessionandpackage.ShearAttitudewillbedrawingforaShearAttitudePamperPackageincludingamani,pedi,styleandmake-up. An employee enjoys the segway at the Mardi Gras parade last year.


Come see us after the parade in our NEW

upstairs bar featuring 5 big screen TVs!

Free Delivery

357-22442 E. Water St Pinckneyville

Have a Great Time at Mardi Gras!

Pictures with Walkers Horse OnMardiGrasSaturday,thePinckneyvillePressispartneringwithPicturesbyCherylSchneider,toconductafundraiserforfirefighter,CoreyShawsfamily.AportionsoftheproceedswillgototheShaw Memorial FundatDuQuoinStateBank.Firefighter,CoreyShaw,losthislifebattlingtheblazethatovertookthenortheastsideofthePinckneyvillesquaretcontainingtheformerWalkers5&10onJune17.ThememorialfundwassettoassistShawsfamily;hiswife,Nicholeanddaughter,Camryn. CherylSchneiderwillbetakingpicturesofparticipantswiththeinfamousWalkers5&10horseatthePressnewlocationat111SouthWalnut.Pricesforprintsare:$8-5x7and$14-8x10,withadditionalsizeoptionsavailableatthedoor.Therewillbetwoposeoptionstochoosefrom. MostPinckneyvilleresidents,overtheageof20,rememberthehorsethatsatinthefrontwindowofWalkers5&10.Itwaswhitewithblackspecklesthen,andcostadimetoride.Manyfriendsonthe PressFacebookpostedmemoriesoftheoldWalkers5&10store.HelenMayershared,youcannotthinkofWalkerswithoutthinkingoftheridinghorsebythefrontdoor.ItwassomuchfuntositonwhenIwaslittle,evenwithoutthe[money]tomakehimmove!ThedimestoreoccupiedtheformerAntiqueMallbuildingfrom1958to1996.AccordingtotheWalkerfamily,thehorsewasbuiltbyMt.Vernonresident,BillHanks,in1958.Hankseventuallyquitcomingtothestoretocollectdimesthathadbeendepositedforaride,leavingtheWalkersinpossessionofthehorse. ThehorsenowbelongstoJudyHolder,daughteroftheWalkers5&10owners.Herhusband,JoeHolder,hadthehorserefinishedtoitsoriginalcolorsofbrownandblack.

Above: The Walkers 5&10 horse is pictured sitting in the storefront in 1987. This was the way the horse looked for most of its residency at the store. Right: The horse was recently refinished back to its original state.


Fall Classic Walk/Run

Du Quoin Home Lumber

Lumber Hardware Plumbing

17 S. Chestnut Du Quoin

542-2490

Your Complete Building Center

Kathys Kids WorldKathy Trail

305 W. Water St.Pinckneyville 357-8928

Just us KidsCindy Trail

206 W. St. Louis St.Pinckneyville, 357-5219

Marys DaycareMary Giacomo 1245 Indiana St.

Pinckneyville 357-9762

Judys DaycareJudy Woodsides 8555 Emling Rd.

Du Quoin542-2088

Children of the Future Daycare

Susan M. Heape8310 U.S. Route 51

Tamaroa496-5674

Shelz PalsMichelle Adams 337 N. Linden St.

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Perry County FamilyChildcare Association

The2011PinckneyvilleFallClassicwilltakeplaceatthePerryCountyFairgroundsinPinckneyvilleonSaturday,October29,beginningat9:00a.m.Generally,theeventwrapsuparound11:30a.m. Pre-entrybyOctober14forthe8K(4.96mile)runis$15.The5Knon-competitivewalkis$10.Entriesonracedayare$20perperson.Allpre-entriesreceivet-shirts.Racedayentrieswillbefirstcomefirstservedont-shirts.Attendantswillbeofferedprices,refreshmentsandawardsfollowingtherace. The8KrunisUSATFcertifiedcourseandthe5Knon-competitivewalkisatimedevent.Awardswillgotooverallmaleandfemaleinthetopthreeagegroups.Divisionsinclude:14&under,15-19,20-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,54-59,60-69,70&over. TheFallClassichasbeenoccurringsincethe1980s.Around1982,theracewasalengthier10K,asracesofthatdistancewerepopularatthattime.Notuntillater,didtheracebecomecertifiedasan8Kcourse.Certificationassuresthatifaparticipantweretobreakaworldrecord,itcanbecomeofficial.Thecurrentracedirector,MarvinBochantin,tookhispositionin2006. Foradditionalinformationandtoprintanentryform,gotowww.pyramidrunningclub.com.

2010 Winners:Mens Overall Winner: James Wooldridge, 27:59Women Overall Winner: Gina Dingman, 36:53

5K Non-competitive Walk Results: Ashley Scarborough, 35:20


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