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