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Page 12011 Official Mardi Gras Section
2011 Official Mardi Gras Section Page 2
Pinckneyville Press12 W. Water St., Suite B
Pinckneyville IL.(618) 357-NEWS
Production Manager..........................Shea Campanella
Advertising Sales........................................ Judy Mayer
Editorial and Photography................... Jessica Holder
Sarah Shasteen
Pat Bathon
Linda Pruitt
Publishers .................................................... Jeff EgbertJerry Reppert
An E&R Media, LLC Publication
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
Page 32011 Official Mardi Gras Section
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:
2011 Official Mardi Gras Section Page 4
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)
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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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City of PinckneyvilleCity of PinckneyvilleCommissioners:
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
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Emily HackstadtAge: 21 Town: Addieville Hair: Blonde Eyes: Green
Height: 59 Parents: Lloyd and Donna Hackstadt Sponsor: Lyles Auto Body
2011 Queen Candidates
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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Hope You Have a Sweet Halloween!
Don't Forget to Try the October Blizzard of the Month:Pumpkin Pie!357-9033
106 S. Main Pinckneyville
Pinckneyville
2011 Queen Candidates
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
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Hauling driveway rock, lime spreading and grain hauling
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For All Your Trucking Needs
Have a great time at Mardi Gras!
Barr Trucking, inc.
2011 Queen Candidates
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
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2011 Mardi Gras Queen
Congratulations Maeganon Winning
2011 Mardi Gras Queen
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.
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2011 Mardi Gras 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.
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2011 Pageant Winners
Emily Hackstadt was named Miss Masquerade, Spirit of Mardi Gras is Savahna Voss and Miss Photogenic recipient is Jenna Harner.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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
Circuit Clerk
Kim Kellerman & Staff
Welcome You to Mardi Gras!
Celebrate Safely!
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50/50 Drawing
MOVIE HOTLINE443-1234
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.
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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
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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
Energy Efficient Heating & Cooling Equipment Geothermal Refrigeration
Outside Wood Burning BoilersPrompt, Professional Service
1001 S. Main St. Pinckneyville
Call Jim Brand for all your Heating & Air Conditioning Needs!
357-9836
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.
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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
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Pancake Breakfast
6719 State Rt.154 tamaRoa(618) 357-5537
Keith Insurance AgencyFaRm Home auto
multi PeRil CRoP inSuRanCe CRoP Hall
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
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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.
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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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Working to Keep You HealthyPerry County
Health Department
907 S. Main Pinckneyville
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.
Home-Health Nursing
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.
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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.
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2011 Parade RouteSafety Tips
for MotoristsLeaveearly,planfortrafficcongestion.Obeythepostedspeedlimit.Watchforchildrenwhomightdartintothestreet.
Pedestrian Tips
Alwayscrossatintersections.Lookleft,thenright,thenleftagainbeforeproceeding.Asapassenger,getinoroutofacaronthecurbsideofthestreet.Makeeyecontactwithdriversbeforeyoucrossthestreet.
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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.
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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.
www.knighthawkcoal.com
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.
www.knighthawkcoal.com
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.
www.knighthawkcoal.com
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.
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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
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Soffit Fascia Siding Doors Windows Gutter Cleaning
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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
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10 Cranes Ranging from 121/2 tons to 165 tons!We Offer FREE Estimates
No Job Too big or Too Small! 3 Generat
ions
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Mathis & sons, inc.Crane & exCavating ServiCe(618) 542-8024 OR (618) 542-8384 Fax: (618) 542-6515
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
www.rolandos.biz
RolandosA Taste of It
aly!
Since
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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.
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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.
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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
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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...
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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.
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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.
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Kathys Kids WorldKathy Trail
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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.
Du Quoin542-8147
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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