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NewsSeptember 11, 2013

Livestock and swine judging and Heartland Idol at the SEMO District Fair, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013.

ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com
Maddison Avance performs "Every Time You Lie," by Demi Lovato at the 13th Annual Heartland Idol competition Wednesday, Sept. 11, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau. Avance placed first in the competition beating out eight other contestants.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com Maddison Avance performs "Every Time You Lie," by Demi Lovato at the 13th Annual Heartland Idol competition Wednesday, Sept. 11, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau. Avance placed first in the competition beating out eight other contestants.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Livestock and swine judging took place Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Livestock and swine judging took place Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Cindy and Tom Lysinger get their Halflinger horses a drink of water, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Cindy and Tom Lysinger get their Halflinger horses a drink of water, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

A Halflinger horse muches on some food, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com A Halflinger horse muches on some food, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Tom Lysinger takes his Halflinger horse, Quassi's Easter Lily out for a drink of water , Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Tom Lysinger takes his Halflinger horse, Quassi's Easter Lily out for a drink of water , Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Livestock and swine judging took place Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Livestock and swine judging took place Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Cindy Lysinger gets her Halflinger horses a drink, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Cindy Lysinger gets her Halflinger horses a drink, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com
Anna Nice performs "Before He Cheats," by Carrie Underwood at the 13th Annual Heartland Idol competition Wednesday, Sept. 11, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com Anna Nice performs "Before He Cheats," by Carrie Underwood at the 13th Annual Heartland Idol competition Wednesday, Sept. 11, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Dustin Bollinger of Patton, Mo. gives his 1150 pound mix breed calf, Buddy, a hug, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. "He's like a big Teddy bear," Bollinger said.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Dustin Bollinger of Patton, Mo. gives his 1150 pound mix breed calf, Buddy, a hug, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. "He's like a big Teddy bear," Bollinger said.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Livestock and swine shows took place Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Livestock and swine shows took place Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com
Stephen Baker and his son Wyatt take their turn on-stage during the Father Son Look-A-Like Contest at the SEMO District Fair Wednesday Sept. 11, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com Stephen Baker and his son Wyatt take their turn on-stage during the Father Son Look-A-Like Contest at the SEMO District Fair Wednesday Sept. 11, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Halflinger horses, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Halflinger horses, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Livestock and swine shows took place Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Livestock and swine shows took place Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Dustin Bollinger of Patton, Mo. tries to cool off his 1150 pound mix breed calf, Buddy, a hug, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Dustin Bollinger of Patton, Mo. tries to cool off his 1150 pound mix breed calf, Buddy, a hug, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Gavin Seyer of Chaffee, Mo. checks over his 1555 pound steer before the heavyweight steer show, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Gavin Seyer of Chaffee, Mo. checks over his 1555 pound steer before the heavyweight steer show, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Livestock and swine shows took place Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Livestock and swine shows took place Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com
Isabell Legg performs "Mr. Know It All," by Kelly Clarkson at the 13th Annual Heartland Idol competition Wednesday, Sept. 11, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com Isabell Legg performs "Mr. Know It All," by Kelly Clarkson at the 13th Annual Heartland Idol competition Wednesday, Sept. 11, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Livestock and swine shows took place Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Livestock and swine shows took place Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com
Whitney Luehrs and her 11-month-old son Mason take their turn on-stage during the Baby Boys Contest at the SEMO District Fair Wednesday Sept. 11, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com Whitney Luehrs and her 11-month-old son Mason take their turn on-stage during the Baby Boys Contest at the SEMO District Fair Wednesday Sept. 11, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Bugs the steer licks his lips, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Bugs the steer licks his lips, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Onlookers watch the steer show, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Onlookers watch the steer show, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Livestock and swine shows took place Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Livestock and swine shows took place Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com
Danielle Childers performs "Gunpowder and Lead," by Miranda Lambert at the 13th Annual Heartland Idol competition Wednesday, Sept. 11, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com Danielle Childers performs "Gunpowder and Lead," by Miranda Lambert at the 13th Annual Heartland Idol competition Wednesday, Sept. 11, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com
Ashley Ranes and her five-month-old son Cason take their turn on-stage during the Baby Boys Contest at the SEMO District Fair Wednesday Sept. 11, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com Ashley Ranes and her five-month-old son Cason take their turn on-stage during the Baby Boys Contest at the SEMO District Fair Wednesday Sept. 11, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Larry Crutsinger of Oak Ridge, Mo. cools off his granddaughter's cross bred swine with a pail of water, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Larry Crutsinger of Oak Ridge, Mo. cools off his granddaughter's cross bred swine with a pail of water, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Livestock and swine shows took place Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Livestock and swine shows took place Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Hanna Schinn of Jackson, Mo. gets her cross bred barrow up to show, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Hanna Schinn of Jackson, Mo. gets her cross bred barrow up to show, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com
Mary Smith performs "Sunday Kind of Love," by Reba McEntire at the 13th Annual Heartland Idol competition Wednesday, Sept. 11, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com Mary Smith performs "Sunday Kind of Love," by Reba McEntire at the 13th Annual Heartland Idol competition Wednesday, Sept. 11, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com
Emily Johnson performs "I'm Going Down," by Mary J. Blige at the 13th Annual Heartland Idol competition Wednesday, Sept. 11, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com Emily Johnson performs "I'm Going Down," by Mary J. Blige at the 13th Annual Heartland Idol competition Wednesday, Sept. 11, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com
Kate Broeckling performs "My Heart Will Go On," by Celine Dion at the 13th Annual Heartland Idol competition Wednesday, Sept. 11, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com Kate Broeckling performs "My Heart Will Go On," by Celine Dion at the 13th Annual Heartland Idol competition Wednesday, Sept. 11, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com
Anna Nice performs "Before He Cheats," by Carrie Underwood at the 13th Annual Heartland Idol competition Wednesday, Sept. 11, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com Anna Nice performs "Before He Cheats," by Carrie Underwood at the 13th Annual Heartland Idol competition Wednesday, Sept. 11, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com
Isabell Legg performs "Mr. Know It All," by Kelly Clarkson at the 13th Annual Heartland Idol competition Wednesday, Sept. 11, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com Isabell Legg performs "Mr. Know It All," by Kelly Clarkson at the 13th Annual Heartland Idol competition Wednesday, Sept. 11, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Livestock and swine shows took place Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Livestock and swine shows took place Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Dustin Bollinger of Patton, Mo. pets his 1150 pound mix breed calf, Buddy, a hug, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. "He's like a big Teddy bear," Bollinger said.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Dustin Bollinger of Patton, Mo. pets his 1150 pound mix breed calf, Buddy, a hug, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair. "He's like a big Teddy bear," Bollinger said.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com
Mary Smith performs "Sunday Kind of Love," by Reba McEntire at the 13th Annual Heartland Idol competition Wednesday, Sept. 11, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com Mary Smith performs "Sunday Kind of Love," by Reba McEntire at the 13th Annual Heartland Idol competition Wednesday, Sept. 11, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com
Kate Broeckling performs "My Heart Will Go On," by Celine Dion at the 13th Annual Heartland Idol competition Wednesday, Sept. 11, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com Kate Broeckling performs "My Heart Will Go On," by Celine Dion at the 13th Annual Heartland Idol competition Wednesday, Sept. 11, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com
Kennedy Frohawk performs "Titanium," by David Guetta at the 13th Annual Heartland Idol competition Wednesday, Sept. 11, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com Kennedy Frohawk performs "Titanium," by David Guetta at the 13th Annual Heartland Idol competition Wednesday, Sept. 11, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com
Emily Johnson performs "I'm Going Down," by Mary J. Blige at the 13th Annual Heartland Idol competition Wednesday, Sept. 11, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com Emily Johnson performs "I'm Going Down," by Mary J. Blige at the 13th Annual Heartland Idol competition Wednesday, Sept. 11, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com
Danielle Childers performs "Gunpowder and Lead," by Miranda Lambert at the 13th Annual Heartland Idol competition Wednesday, Sept. 11, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com Danielle Childers performs "Gunpowder and Lead," by Miranda Lambert at the 13th Annual Heartland Idol competition Wednesday, Sept. 11, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com
Danielle Childers performs "Gunpowder and Lead," by Miranda Lambert at the 13th Annual Heartland Idol competition Wednesday, Sept. 11, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com Danielle Childers performs "Gunpowder and Lead," by Miranda Lambert at the 13th Annual Heartland Idol competition Wednesday, Sept. 11, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com
Amber Vandeven performs "Because of You," by Kelly Clarkson at the 13th Annual Heartland Idol competition Wednesday, Sept. 11, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com Amber Vandeven performs "Because of You," by Kelly Clarkson at the 13th Annual Heartland Idol competition Wednesday, Sept. 11, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com
Kennedy Frohawk performs "Titanium," by David Guetta at the 13th Annual Heartland Idol competition Wednesday, Sept. 11, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com Kennedy Frohawk performs "Titanium," by David Guetta at the 13th Annual Heartland Idol competition Wednesday, Sept. 11, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com
Maddison Avance performs "Every Time You Lie," by Demi Lovato at the 13th Annual Heartland Idol competition Wednesday, Sept. 11, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau. Avance placed first in the competition beating out eight other contestants.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com Maddison Avance performs "Every Time You Lie," by Demi Lovato at the 13th Annual Heartland Idol competition Wednesday, Sept. 11, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau. Avance placed first in the competition beating out eight other contestants.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com
Jeremy Prino and his son Jaxson take their turn on-stage during the Father Son Look-A-Like Contest at the SEMO District Fair Wednesday Sept. 11, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com Jeremy Prino and his son Jaxson take their turn on-stage during the Father Son Look-A-Like Contest at the SEMO District Fair Wednesday Sept. 11, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Tom Lysinger takes his Halflinger horse, Quassi's Easter Lily out for a drink of water , Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Tom Lysinger takes his Halflinger horse, Quassi's Easter Lily out for a drink of water , Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com
Ryan Slinkard and his son Blayde take their turn on-stage during the Father Son Look-A-Like Contest at the SEMO District Fair Wednesday Sept. 11, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com Ryan Slinkard and his son Blayde take their turn on-stage during the Father Son Look-A-Like Contest at the SEMO District Fair Wednesday Sept. 11, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com
Jamie Williams and his son John-Ross take their turn on-stage during the Father Son Look-A-Like Contest at the SEMO District Fair Wednesday Sept. 11, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com Jamie Williams and his son John-Ross take their turn on-stage during the Father Son Look-A-Like Contest at the SEMO District Fair Wednesday Sept. 11, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com
Jonathan Michael and his son Garrett take their turn on-stage during the Father Son Look-A-Like Contest at the SEMO District Fair Wednesday Sept. 11, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com Jonathan Michael and his son Garrett take their turn on-stage during the Father Son Look-A-Like Contest at the SEMO District Fair Wednesday Sept. 11, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com
Vishnu Subramani and his son Eli take their turn on-stage during the Father Son Look-A-Like Contest at the SEMO District Fair Wednesday Sept. 11, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com Vishnu Subramani and his son Eli take their turn on-stage during the Father Son Look-A-Like Contest at the SEMO District Fair Wednesday Sept. 11, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Swines snuggle in for a rest before their showing, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Swines snuggle in for a rest before their showing, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Halflinger horses, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Halflinger horses, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com
Kennedy Frohawk performs "Titanium," by David Guetta at the 13th Annual Heartland Idol competition Wednesday, Sept. 11, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com Kennedy Frohawk performs "Titanium," by David Guetta at the 13th Annual Heartland Idol competition Wednesday, Sept. 11, during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Megan LaBruyere and her daughter Melody pet a Halflinger horse Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Megan LaBruyere and her daughter Melody pet a Halflinger horse Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the SEMO District Fair.
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Livestock and swine judging and Heartland Idol at the SEMO District Fair, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013.

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