custom ad
NewsSeptember 26, 2015

Thousands gather for the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.

GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Luke Foltz, 3, takes a spin on the Ferris wheel at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Luke Foltz, 3, takes a spin on the Ferris wheel at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Maria Martinez, center, cheers along with the crowd during the mule-jumping contest at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Maria Martinez, center, cheers along with the crowd during the mule-jumping contest at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Luke Foltz, 3, takes a spin on the Ferris wheel at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Luke Foltz, 3, takes a spin on the Ferris wheel at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Hailey Geringer, right, rides a roller coaster at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Hailey Geringer, right, rides a roller coaster at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

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

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

Austin and Lilly Fritsche take a spin on the Ferris wheel at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Austin and Lilly Fritsche take a spin on the Ferris wheel at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Mule-jumping contest at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Mule-jumping contest at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

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

Luke Foltz, 3, prepares to takes a spin on the Ferris wheel at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Luke Foltz, 3, prepares to takes a spin on the Ferris wheel at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Sheri Cunningham, left, and Kim Beussink pose for a photo at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Sheri Cunningham, left, and Kim Beussink pose for a photo at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Jimmy Long tries to coax Polly into leaping over the barrier during the mule-jumping contest at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Jimmy Long tries to coax Polly into leaping over the barrier during the mule-jumping contest at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Amanda Luckey, left, and Ashley Pilz pose for a photo at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Amanda Luckey, left, and Ashley Pilz pose for a photo at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Jimmy Long walks with Mackenzie to attempt a jump during the mule-jumping contest at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Jimmy Long walks with Mackenzie to attempt a jump during the mule-jumping contest at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

A mule enjoys a snack after successfully making a jump during the Mule-jumping contest at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com A mule enjoys a snack after successfully making a jump during the Mule-jumping contest at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Mule-jumping contest at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Mule-jumping contest at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

The sun sets on the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The sun sets on the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Mule-jumping contest at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Mule-jumping contest at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

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

Maria Martinez anxiously watches the mule-jumping contest at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Maria Martinez anxiously watches the mule-jumping contest at the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.
Receive Daily Headlines FREESign up today!

Thousands gather for the East Perry Community Fair Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Altenburg, Missouri.

Story Tags

Connect with the Southeast Missourian Newsroom:

For corrections to this story or other insights for the editor, click here. To submit a letter to the editor, click here. To learn about the Southeast Missourian’s AI Policy, click here.

Advertisement
Receive Daily Headlines FREESign up today!