FAMOUS FIRSTS
Murphysboro Apple Festival 55 th Annual
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Office of the Governor JRTC, 100 West Randolph, Suit e 16 Chicago, Illinois 60601
Rod R. Blagojevich Governor
August 2006
GREETINGS
As Governor of the State of Illinois, I am pleased to welcome everyone gathered for the Murphysboro Annual Apple Festival.
As the longest, continual running festival in Southern Illinois, the Apple Festival has showcased Murphysboro’s cultural heritage and community pride for generations. The many events planned for this week, from the parade and carnival rides to the apple pie contests will provide excellent entertainment to all in attendance. With that said, I would like to commend the organizers, volunteers and sponsors who made this festival a success for yet another year.
On behalf of the citizens of Illinois, I offer my best wishes for an enjoyable and memorable event.
Sincerely,
Rod R. Blagojevich Governor 55th Annual Apple Time Appletime Contents and Credits
FCATURE PRG€ Apple Festival Committee Chairs: Thanks to our Sponsors ...... 3 Chairmans Message...... 6 General Chair & Finance Chair...... Chris Naegele Greetings from Captain Applesauce...... 7 Assistant Chair ...... Mike Ruiz Apple Pie Eating & Peeling Co-Chair ...... Tim Milton 2006 Schedule of Events ...... 8 Apple Pie Eating & Peeling Co-Chair ...... Sue Milton Map of Festival...... 9 Apple Pie/Butter Co-Chair...... Marsha Pieron Miss Apple Festival 2005 ...... 10 Apple Pie/Butter Co-Chair...... Ted & Marilyn Perry Appletime Booklet Chair...... Marcy Weber Prince & Princess 2005 ...... 11 App-L-Ympics Chair...... Jeremy Williams Grand Parade Marshal...... 12-13 Arts & Crafts Chair...... Kathy Poole Pet & Hobby Parade Grand Marshal...... 14 Captain Applesauce Co-Chair...... Angelo Fiorino Captain Applesauce Co-Chair...... Barry Follmann 2005 Founder's Award ...... 16 Car/Truck/Motorcycle Show & Shine Chair.. Kyle Fager 2006 Benefactor's Appreciation Award...... 19 Children's Pet & Hobby Parade Chair...... Jeannie Etherton 2006 Theme Winners...... 20 Concessions Chair ...... Curt Kohring Corporate Sponsorship Chair ...... Shawn Stearns 2006 Prayer Breakfast...... 21 Drums@ Appletime Chair...... Justin Klarer In Memoriam...... 22 Drums at Appletime Chair ...... Mike Garlinghouse Kiwanis General Store ...... 23 Emporium Chair...... Denise McDowell Fireman Water Fights Chair...... Kevin Reeves Apple Pie/Apple Butter Contest ...... 24 Firetruck Chair ...... Ron Manwaring Apple Peeling Famous First...... 25 Golf Classic Chair...... Curt Metten Dennis Stroughmatt & Creole Stomp ...... 27 Golf Classic Contact...... Bob Streuter Kid's Free Fair Chair ...... Amanda Shewmaker Appletime Golf Classic...... 30 Kiwanis General Store Chair...... Ram Graham Travis Parks...... 31 Lawn Mower Race Chair ...... Mike Sherman Drums at Appletime...... 32 Media Sponsorship Chair...... Mike Ruiz Raid Advertising Chair...... Russ Ward Jackson County's First County Seat ...... 33-34 Parade Co-Chair...... Debbie Glodo Brownsville Schedule...... 35 Parade Co-Chair...... Bob Hall Murphysboro Clarkes Vintage Baseball...... 37 Prayer Breakfast Chair...... Sister Mary Bede Prince/Princess Chair ...... Debi Naegele App-L-Mpics...... 38 Queen Pageant Co-Chair ...... Gaye Youngman Banjo & Fiddle Contest...... 39 Queen Pageant Co-Chair ...... Ratty Thrailkill Fireman's Water Fights...... 40 Queen's Tea Chair...... Paula Maloney Senior Citizen Events Co-Chair...... Daniel Horniacek, Jr. 13th Grand Car Truck Show & Shine ...... 41 Senior Citizen Events Chair...... Frank Puttman 7th Annual Motorcycle Show & Shine ...... 42 Stage Entertainment Co-Chair...... Jan Mandis Senior Day - Free Health Fair...... 44 Stage Entertainment Co-Chair...... Joyce Ellis Trophy Chair...... Jan Haury Apple Festival Performing Acts ...... 45-46 Walk/Run Chair ...... David McDowell Brian Free & Assurance ...... 47 Window Display Chair...... Marlene McGregor Jesus Rock Concert and Annual Blood Drive ...... 48 John A. Logan Museum Chair...... Cynthia Baer Chamber of Commerce Director...... Neill Clugston Illinois Products & Expo...... 49 Administrative Assistant ...... Kaye Carr Apple Festival Events & Exhibits...... 50-54
Official Apple Festival Photographs: Marty Merrill
For Information: Murphysboro Apple Festival 203 South 13th Street, P. O. Box 606, Murphysboro, IL 62966 (618) 684-3200 • E-MAIL: [email protected] • Website: www.murphysboro.com ••••••••••• The Sallie Logan Public Library, Murphysboro, is the official depository of Apple Festival print material, pictures and memorabilia. 2006 Theme: Donna Pugh's "05-06" 4th Grade Class • Cover Design: Tony Phillippe Appletime Editors, Marcy Weber Official Publication of the Murphysboro Apple Festival Committee. Murphysboro Apple Festival, Apple Logo, and Captain Applesauce character are trademarked by the Murphysboro Chamber of Commerce and may not be used without permission.
© 2006 Schwebel Printing. May not be reprinted without permission. 55th Annual Apple Time Thank You To Our Sponsors
CORPORATE SPONSORS:
• The First Bank & Trust Company of Murphysboro • The Quality Connection
• Regions Bank • CWI of Illinois • Murphy Wall State Bank • Apple City • Old National Bank • St. Joseph Memorial Hospital • Wright Do-It Center • The Bank of Carbondale. • Penn Aluminum Inti. First Southern Bank • Silkworm, Inc • AmerenCIPS • Banterra Bank • Fager-McGee Commercial Construction • VNA-TIP Home Care • Modern Copier • Reed, Heller, Mansfield & Gross • Illinois Masonic Childrens Home • Family Auto Sales • Building Services Supply Company • Murphysboro Plumbing Supply Co • Pool Co • Murphysboro Education Association • Southern Illinoisan • Murphysboro Masonic Lodge • Illinois Humanities Council
MEDIA SPONSORS:
• Clear Channel Communications • OnMedia • Mississippi River Radio • Carbondale Times & NIGHTLIFE • WXAN • WINI Radio • WSIL-TV 3 • KFVS 12 • FOX 23 / KB SI • WSIU Public Radio • WQRL-FM • WPSD News Channel 6
OFFICIAL PROVIDERS:
• Carter s Creative Catering, David & Co. • CWI of Illinois • Township Davis- McCann Center • General John A. Logan Museum • 17 th Street Bar & Grill • City of Murphysboro • Schwebel Printing
STAGE SPONSOR:
• The First Bank and Trust Co. Murphysboro Apple Festival FUN for the Whole Family!
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ALDERMEN 55th Annual Apple Time Chairman's Message
By Chris Naegele
If you have grown-up in event year after year is a group of Murphysboro, you will have an Apple volunteers who spend hours in Festival memory. I remember Witt's preparation and planning. Many of BBQ had a stand on the west lawn of them are lifelong residents, others the Court House Square and the have been "transplanted" from "Octopus" ride was located on the elsewhere and others are not even corner. The Black Knights were Murphysboro residents. Each member always a favorite Drum and Bugle would tell you a different reason for Corp in the Grand Parade. The their dedication, but all will tell you Firemen would battle over a barrel of their love for the community spirit suspended on a wire nine feet in the that is Apple Festival. air. Marion Nash, "Mr. Apple It is our hope that this 55th Apple Festival", could be seen standing on Festival will become one of those entertainers, or just the smell of corn the reviewing stand or walking memories that bring a smile and dogs and funnel cakes, an Apple through the Festival area. pause in your hectic life. Whether it's Festival memory is forever. It has become such a part of the a chance of meeting a past So visitor or resident, this Apple community that the city has been acquaintance at a Festival event, the Festival is for you!! Come and enjoy nicknamed "Apple City". So it is with excitement of a child hugging Captain the events, sights and sounds, aromas great spirit of dedication that the Apple Sauce, an apple-topped trophy and flavors, but most of all the "spirit" Apple Festival Committee presents the received for an Apple Festival event of the Festival. 55th Murphysboro Apple Festival. you have won, a memorable stage The Committee that brings you this performance of one of the many
Highlights from the 2005 Parade 55th Annual Apple Time Greetings from Captain Applesauce
1980 was the first appearance of Captain Applesauce
What a wonderful way to and handshakes coming for many greet you each year as I attend more years. the events, walk the parade, and Look for me every visit with all of the young children where....I love in Murphysboro during this being around wonderful Apple Festival. Being a all of the part of this wonderful tradition children, the has brought me thousands of great food, the hugs, smiles, and handshakes. If music, the you are visiting our festival for exhibits, the the "first” time. I want to welcome bands...... all of you to the friendliest community in Southern Illinois. Enjoy every part it!! of this celebration. If you have enjoyed many of our Apple Festivals. I thank you for your support. Keep those hugs, smiles.
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OPENING DAY WEDNESDAY, September 13th 10:00 AM Festival Concessions Open 7:00 AM Appletime Prayer Breakfast at Davis-McCann 10:00 AM Illinois Product Expo Sponsored by Modern Copier Inc. 11:00 AM Kiwanis Appletime General Store opens 10:00 AM Appletime General Store opens 11:00 AM Donnie Falknor at Appletime Stage 11:00 AM Appletime Grand Parade Sponsored by The Quality Connection, 5:00 PM Festival Funland Opens Sponsored by AmerenCIPS &+ WINI Clear Channel Communications, The Southern Illinoisan & WSIL-TV 5-9 PM Brownsville exhibit at Murphysboro Event Center Sponsored by NOON-9 PM Illinois Product Expo Opens at Murphysboro Event Center WSIU Public Radio 1:00 PM Appletime Blood Drive at Regions Bank, 13th Street 6:00 PM Ministerial Alliance Pre-Concert 1:00 PM Festival Funland Opens 6:00 PM Applefest Christan Rock Concert Bands: The Cost, The Travis Lee 12-9 PM Brownsville Exhibit at Murphysboro Event Center Sponsored by Band & Mile 7 at the Liberty Theatre, Tickets $3.00 Sponsored by WSIU Public Radio Berean Christian Church, Christ Comm. Church & Murphysboro 1:30 PM Historic Homes of Murphysboro, Murphy Event Center Ministerial Alliance Sponsored by WSIU Public Radio 6:30 PM Trivia Contest at Murphysboro Event Center 2:00 pm Restoration of Blackwood Hall at Murphy Event Center 7:00 PM Window Display Awards, Appletime Stage Sponsor by Family Sponsored by WSIU Public Radio Auto Sales 2:00 PM Parade Awards at MHS Athletic Field 7:15 PM WXAN Gospel Sing Sponsored by WXAN 3:00 PM Tom Sawyer (1973 film) Liberty Theater Sponsored by Building Services Supply Co. & WSIU Public Radio THURSDAY, September 14th 4:15 PM Drums at Appletime MHS Athletic Field Spon. by CWI of Illinois 11:00 AM Apple Pie & Apple Butter Contest Judging at Plumbers & & Southern Illinois Regional Landfill & WPSD News Channel 6 Pipefitter's Hall Sponsored by Silkworm, Inc. 5:00 PM George Portz of Friends of Bluegrass at Appletime Stage 11:00 AM Kiwanis Appletime General Store opens Sponsored by Reed, Heller, Mansfield & Gross NOON-9 PM Illinois Product Expo Opens at Murphysboro Event Center 6:00 PM Appletime Fiddle & Banjo Contest at Appletime Stage Sponsored Sponsored by Modern Copier, Inc. by Wright Do It Center & WDDD 1:00 PM Donnie Falknor at Appletime Stage 7:00 PM Arts at the Liberty - Ballads, Bobby Burns, Hymns & Show Tunes: Noon-9 PM Brownsville Exhibit at Murphysboro Event Center Sponsored Popular Music of the 1800s Sponsored by WSIU Public Radio by WSIU Public Radio 7:00 PM Street Entertainment Barber Shop Quartet Sponsored by WSIU 5:00 PM Festival Funland Opens Public Radio 6:00 PM Auction of Champion Apple Pies & Butter at Appletime Stage 8:00 PM Miss Apple Festival Pageant & Prince/Princess Contest at 6:00 PM Crimson Express at Smysor Plaza Murphysboro Middle School Sponsored by Apple City & WDDD & 7:00 PM Apple Pie Eating Contest at Appletime Stage Sponsored by Penn KISS-FM Aluminum International & Z100 7:00 PM Arts at the Liberty, River Stories by Brian "Fox" Ellis Sponsored SUNDAY, September 17th by Pool Co & WSIU Public Radio 10 AM - 4 PM Appletime Grand Car/Truck Show & Shine at S. 14th St. 7:00 PM Chris Egelston at Smysor Plaza Sponsored by WSIU Public Sponsored by Banterra Bank, The Southern Illinoisan, Clear Channel Radio-FM Radio 8:00 PM Apple Peeling Contest at Appletime Stage Sponsored by Penn 10 AM - 4 PM Appletime Motorcycle Show & Shine at So. 14th Street. Aluminum International & Z100 Sponsored by The Southern Illinoisan, Clear Channel Radio, KBSI 11:00 AM Kiwanis Appletime General Store 11:00 AM Apple Festival Vintage Baseball Tournament at Longfellow Park FRIDAY, September 15th- Senior Day Sponsored by Sponsored by WSIU Public Radio Murphy-Wall Bank Noon - 4 PM Brownsville Exhibit at Murphysboro Event Center 10AM - 9PM Appletime Arts & Crafts Fair Sponsored by Old National Noon Festival Funland Opens Bank & WQRL-FM Noon - 4 PM Appletime Arts & Crafts Fair 11:00 AM Kiwanis Appletime General Store opens 12:30 PM The Archaeology of Brownsville at Murphysboro Event Center 11:30 AM Donnie Falknor at Appletime Stage Sponsored by WSIU Public Radio NOON-9 PM Illinois Product Expo Opens at Murphysboro Event Center 1:00 PM Fire Fighter's Waterfights at 13th & South St. Sponsored by WCIL 1:00 PM Appletime Golf Classic at Jackson CC Sponsored by Regions & Z100 and First Southern Bank Bank & Z100 1:00 PM 50 Years of Appletime at the Liberty Theater 2-9 PM Brownsville Exhibit at Murphysboro Event Center Sponsored by 1:00-3 PM Kids Free Fair at Court House Square Sponsored by WSIU Public Radio Murphysboro Masonic Lodge, Illinois Masonic Children's Home, 3:30 PM Kiwanis Children's Pet & Hobby Piarade Sponsored by WCIL & KFVS12 & KISS-FM Murphysboro Education Association 1:00 PM Free Apple Cider and Donuts at Court House Square 4:00 PM Festival Funland Opens 1:00 PM Archaeology of the America: An Early Flatboat Wreck at 5:30 PM Blend at Appletime Stage Murphysboro Event Center Sponsored By WSIU Public Radio 6:30 PM Travis Parks at Appletime Stage 1:30 PM App-L-Ympics at Court House Square Sponsored by KISS-FM, 6:30 PM Street Entertainment at So. 13th Street, John A. Logan College Mediacom Communications Co. & Fager-McGee Commercial Band Sponsored by WSIU Public Radio-FM Construction 7:00 PM History of Old Brownsville at Murphysboro Event Center 2:00 PM Huck Finn (1974 film) at the Liberty Theater Sponsored by Sponsored by WSIU Public Radio Murphysboro Plumbing Supply Co. & WSIU Public Radio 7-9 PM Barber Shop Quartet at Arts & Crafts Area Sponsored by VNA- 4:00 PM Official APPLE FESTIVAL Close TIP Home Care 7:30 PM Blend at Smysor Plaza 7:30 PM Daniel Harmon Brush: In His Own Words at Murphysboro Event Center Sponsored by WSIU Public Radio 8:00 PM Dennis Stroughmatt and Creole Stomp at Appletime Stage Murphysboro Sponsored by The Bank of Carbondale & WQRL-FM Apple Festivalmiles of smiles SATURDAY, September 16th 8:00 AM Appletime Walk/Run at So 17th St. Sponsored by St Joseph Memorial Hospital, Carbondale Times 9 AM - 9 PM Appletime Arts & Crafts 55th Annual Apple Time Mop of the Festival
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Miss Apple Festival 2005 - Dori Lloyd
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Since her crowning last year, Dori has been actively working towards her goal of attaining a degree in Accounting and then becoming a Certified Public Accountant. She is a sophomore at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale where she also works in the Financial Aid Office on campus. In addition to her work, Dori has been named to the Dean's List for three consecutive semesters and is a member of the University Honors Program. Our retiring Queen seems to be very happy to live in Southern Illinois and she has stated, "I plan to live and work in Southern Illinois forever!" Her love for this area is evident because she always has a bright smile on her face and has enjoyed all of her duties as Miss Apple Festival. Dori is very active in her church, volunteers for the Youth Croup and has been a member of Relay for Life for three years. Our retiring Queen has been able to balance scholastic achievements as well as service achievements. Her high school credits include: National Honor Society member, Class Officer, Student Council class representative, Spanish Club member, Cheerleader, Volleyball Team, Track Team, Rotary Club student of the month, peer leader for Teens Against Tobacco Use, selected for Who's Who Among High School Students, and member of the Outdoor Club. Her enjoyment for outdoor activities was evident early in her life because Dori recalls, "I have been a caver since before I could walk." Dori's sister, Elizabeth, was the 1st Runner-up in the 2004 Miss Apple Festival Pageant, and Dori decided to run because her sister had such an enjoyable experience. Dori has been a very warm and friendly ambassador for the Apple Festival and even though her reign is ending, she will un doubtedly cherish her "Famous First" year as Miss Apple Festival 2005. 55th Annual Apple Time 2005 Apple Festival Prince and Princess
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It was a very hot Tuesday morning attractions." She also stated that, when Myrtle McKinnie spoke about "Murphysboro is remembered for the Apple Festival. While sitting in the Apple Festival and it has given her living room, she thought she did the town a good name." In addition attend the very first Apple Festival in to her love for the Apple Festival, Mrs. I952, and she recalled that her five McKinnie has certainly been an children had always been in the exemplary member of our community. parades because each child had been Her manners, her kindness, her love a member of the band at one time or for children, and her thirst for another. While she always enjoyed all knowledge (she is currently reading a of the festival events, she was very novel about global warming) have fond of the parade. She spoke at been evident since her I929 arrival in length about the Apple Pie sale at the Murphysboro. Her achievements Senior Citizens Center and she still is include: 21 years of teaching young very fond of apple pie and ice cream. children in Mt. Carbon, Douglas, and During the times when she Carruthers schools; volunteering for volunteered at the pie sale during the St. Joseph's Memorial Hospital Apple Festival, there were at least Auxiliary for over 33 years; and twenty-five people making pies, receiving the Illinois Hospital cutting, pies, selling pies, and even Association's highest award for state delivering pies. Myrtle considers the volunteers along with Lucille Reeder festival "one of Murphysboro's finest and Mary Belle Melvin. In I989, Mrs.
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McKinnie was given the Illinois State the interview and the answers were She added, "To this day, I always Council's DIANA Award. This award is filled with heart-warming wisdom. say, I thank you, sir and If you, given to women who demonstrate She believes that the best gift parents please." remarkable service to others. In can give their children is "to spend as Myrtle smiled when she recalled addition, Myrtle has been a member much time as you can with your why she stopped teaching. Then the of the Senior Citizens, the Jackson children because that is what they law stated that female teachers could County and Illinois Retired Teachers will remember." She loved teaching not be married. When Cato McKinnie Association, the Jackson County and the freedom she had in her asked her to marry him, she decided Nursing Home Auxiliary, and Triad - classroom. Myrtle recalled that her that she could always return to Jackson County Home Extension. She step-grandmother (who was also her teaching, but she didn't want to let holds membership in the SIU teacher) wrote quotations, poems, and this fine man get away. From that University Alumni Association, United words of wisdom on the chalkboard marriage, five children and eight Methodist Church, and has given every day. Students were expected to grandchildren are carrying on the life countless hours to the Food Bank, the memorize what was written on the lessons that she taught them. She Helping Hand Club, and the Red board. Myrtle said that her step takes great pride in their Cross Blood Bank. To further grandmother inspired her because she accomplishments. It was an honor to demonstrate her energy and giving not only taught subjects, she also interview this gracious lady. spirit, Mrs. McKinnie was still driving taught etiquette, good grooming, and We salute you, Myrtle McKinnie! to auxiliary meetings at the age of 95. kindness. This is one of the You are definitely a "Famous First" She recalls that after falling and chalkboard inspirations that Myrtle because we have never had a Grand breaking her leg, she finally gave up recited without hesitation: Parade Marshal who has lived and driving. However, she is still active loved as long as you have. Best and her family and friends are happy "Hearts like doors open with ease wishes for continued good health to drive her to her various activities. With very, very little keys and joy. She is modest and humble, and is One of these is "I thank you, sir" very quick to give thanks and And the other one is "If you recognition to others. She was very please." kind to answer a few questions during (author unknown)
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• The world’s largest apple peel was created by Kathy Wafler Madison on October 16, 1976. It was 172 feet, 4 inches long. (She was 16 years old at the time and grew up to be a sales manager at an apple tree nursery. • The science of apple growing is called pomology. • Apples are a great source of pectin, a soluble fiber. • It takes the energy from 50 leaves to produce one apple. • Apples bruise easier than eggs break. • Johnny Appleseed was a real person. 55th Annual Apple Time Pet and Hobby Parade Grand Marshal Chris Naegele
1st 1953 ... First Kiddie Parade
It is fitting that Chris has been alive because it symbolizes the selected to be the Grand Marshal of goodness of people and the delights of the Pet and Hobby Parade because of children who watch and participate in his love for the Apple Festival, the this Apple Festival. Enjoy your community, his family, and his sincere "Famous First" time as the Grand commitment to bring wholesome Marshal of this parade and thank you, entertainment to our families - Chris, for all that you do to make this especially the children. One would Apple Festival happen. have to be on the Apple Festival Committee to understand the hundreds of hours that Chris puts into this Apple Festival, but his family can attest to that without hesitation. In fact, Chris and his wife, Debi, have been upholding the Apple Festival tradition for many years. It is a changing world, and we are so grateful that citizens like Chris are determined to keep the Apple Festival
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2005 Founder's Award - Bob Streuter
1st 1957. . . First edition of the Appletime Book
brainer" then, after settling in the family. We join a very select group of community, that I seek to serve the Festival Pioneers for which we are Apple Festival Committee when and humbled and thankful." where needed. It became immediately evident that there were innumerable Since Bob's arrival in Murphysboro, opportunities to serve. Through the he has been actively involved in all years, whether it was the Grand phases of service. His work with the Parade, Queen Pageant, Golf Classic, Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis Club, Steering Committee or other events, Immanuel Lutheran Church, and St. participation has been extremely Joseph Hospital has been impressive. fulfilling. None of this participation It is also evident that Bob and Corrine would have possible without the have always encouraged and complete support of my family. The supported their children in community Festival is, by design, a family affair service. We salute Bob for his many and support of the Festival has truly years of service to the Apple Festival been a Streuter Family Affair. From a and Murphysboro! son's support of the first Captain The Founder's Award is the highest Applesauce appearance, to my wife's honor bestowed by the Murphysboro work in the Emporium and annual Apple Festival and is awarded to clothing of all individuals who have been grandchildren instrumental in working with the with Apple Festival over the years. The recipient Festival attire, of the award is selected by the the Festival for Founder's Committee members who us has, indeed, are previous recipients of the award. been a family P&st recipients of this honor are: celebration. Hardy Crews, Marion Nash, Rupert Reminiscing RC Borgsmiller, Richard Strothmann, brings back Gaye Youngman, Debbie Glodo, many fond Angelo Fiorino, Bob Hall, Bill and memories of Mary Riseling, Don and Elsie Wheeler, past festivals; Jan Mandis, Neil Clugston, and Lynn however, the Strothmann. most enduring REALTY The 2005 recipient, Bob Streuter, memory is the recalls: wonderful association CENTRAL "My awareness of the Apple with talented Inc. Festival preceded our move to and dedicated Murphysboro in 1970. My hometown community 1825 West Main Street of Okawville had a very competititive leaders who Drum & Bugle Corp for a number of truly assure the Murdale Shopping Center years and found the Drums At success of this Appletime to be an excellent venue event year for competition with their arch rival, after year. The Carbondale, IL 62901 the famous Black Knights of Belleville. Founder's It was already evident to me that Award is a (618) 457-4663 Murphysboro and Apple Festival were very significant synonymous terms. It was a "no- honor for our www.realtycentralhomes.com 55th Annual Apple Time The "Famous First" Five Founders
1st 1956. . . Exhibition by four drum and bugle corps
Before the very "first" Apple one day, but filled with the best • E. F. Tomlinson, then Manager of Festival opened in 1952, there were attractions. The "first" Apple Festival Montgomery Ward five Murphysboro citizens who had a Queen was Shirley Eaton. With that • Dick Carr, Manager, J.C. Penney vision, a dream, and a plan to title, Shirley earned the Miss Illinois • Russell Vaughn, Manager of capitalize the major source of income Fruit Queen and the following year, Famous Shoes (now Breading's in our area: APPLES. These five Murphysboro hosted the Miss Illinois Shoes) pioneers often met in one of the local Fruit Queen Contest. The perfect time • Pauline Althoff, Qwner of diners to sip coffee and "dream." Not to host that contest was during the Pauline's Dress Shop only were they local business owners Apple Festival. It was a great idea • Gertrude Snyder, Qwner of and managers, they were dedicated because Murphysboro was flooded Gertrude's Dress Shop citizens who wanted to put with people from all over the state of Murphysboro on the map. They did!!! Illinois. A look back over the years There are many descendents of Their dreams became a plan that validates that five people created a those "Famous First Founders" who was eventually presented to the Retail plan that is still growing, improving, have been actively involved with the Interest Committee of the Chamber of and delighting people of all ages Apple Festival throughout the years, Commerce. The committee liked the every September in Murphysboro, and we hope that there will be many plan and the plan became a reality. Illinois. Let's meet those "Famous more generations who will continue That "first" Apple Festival was only First Founders." this tradition of family entertainment
Welcome Breading's to the 55 th Annual Shoes Apple Festival
State Rep. Mike Bost “The F itting Place” “I am proud to be a part of this city and proud to Downtown serve you in the Illinois M urphysboro General Assembly." - Mike Bost
Paid for by the Committeeto Elect Mike Bost A copy of our report is (or will be) availble for purchase from the 618-684-2641 State Board of Elections, Springfield, IL 62706 Everybody loves a parade ...
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St. Joseph Memorial Hospital 1st 1955 First appearance of the Black Knights Drum and Bugle Corp
For almost 110 years town work so hard to make this a fun now, we've been YOUR hospital. St. and successful event. We hope that Past recipients... Andrew's Hospital began in 1895, and everyone enjoys a safe time, but • Carter Creative Catering since we moved to our present remember if you need us, St. Joseph location in 1060, St. Joseph Memorial Memorial Hospital is here 24 hours a • Wright Do-lt Center Hospital has been there for you. So day to serve you! many of you have helped us. We are Congratulations to St. Joseph • First Bank & Trust of proud to celebrate the Apple Festival Memorial Hospital for your with you. We've sponsored the Walk/ commitment to your patients, your Murphysboro Run for 20 years, many parade floats employees, your community, and the and booths ourselves and our 250 Apple Festival. employees participate in many of the organizations that help make the Apple Festival a Southern Illinois tradition. We're especially proud to sponsor the Prayer Breakfast for 11 years to help kick off the fun! We are honored to be recognized this year. So many people in our
Our heartfelt thanks to... St. Joseph Memorial Hospital
Recognizes
The Sisters of The Adorers of the Blood of Christ Sr. Mary Bede, Sr. Agnesine, Sr. Mary M aurice
for and all the sisters who faithfully served the people 50 Years of Health of M urphysboro with their tim e, talent and spiritual support. The healing m inistry that built healthcare & Healing in Murphysboro 50 years ago continues to be the spiritual
foundation of St. Joseph M emorial Hospital today. 55th Annual Apple Time 2006 Theme Winners
1959. . . First time the Apple Festival had a theme ... "fantasy in Music"
Carruthers Elementary school For some of teacher, Donna Pugh, has certainly her students, inspired her students to think this will be a "creatively." This year they created "Famous First" another winning theme. As we noted as they ride in in last year's booklet, her students the Grand have always been very involved in the Parade on the Murphysboro Apple Festival by float honoring entering the apple pie eating contest, "Theme building floats, making apple butter Winners." and baking pies. What a wonderful Congrat way to encourage young students to ulations to become community-minded. It is Mrs. Pugh and easy to picture Mrs. Pugh engaging her students these young boys and girls to and "Thank You" for creating another goals, and to learn. Remember, you "brainstorm" some ideas for the theme great theme for our Apple Festival. might be the next "Famous First" in as she wrote the ideas on the board. Continue to dream, to create, to set history!
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Sponsored by St. Joseph M emorial Hospital & M urphysboro M inisterial Alliance1st 19 Breakfast
This is the 12th Apple Festival families and friends. Secondly, the Award was given to St. Joseph Prayer Breakfast that signifies the hospital and the leaders of the Memorial Hospital because of their official opening of the Apple Festival. churches of Murphysboro wanted to continuous support of our Apple In the beginning the hospital and express appreciation to the leaders of Festival. We sincerely thank those leaders of the Murphysboro churches our community for their continued who have faithfully provided this wanted to call the city together for a dedication and commitment to the Apple Festival Prayer Breakfast and unified time of prayer, asking God to civic community and their efforts to those who participate in this most provide safety and a common make this important week in our city important event. experience that would enrich our lives so special. It is very fitting that this as we celebrate the week with year's Benefactor's Appreciation Come Worship With Us...
Murphysboro Area Churches
ELM STREET BAPTIST CHURCH When in our area www.elmstreetchurch.org for the festival - Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. try to visit one of our local Wednesday Worship 7 p.m. At the Corner of 19th & Elm • Murphysboro, IL 62966 churches on Sunday. (618)687-1043 Rev. Charles Allen, Pastor Rev. Ken Sharp, Assoc. Pastor
THE UNITED METHODIST First CHURCH OF MURPHYSBORO Baptist A First in CHURCH Mur physboRo Richard Lewis, Pastor Since 1869 1500 Pine Street Worship 8:30 & 10:45 jan Murphysboro, IL 62966 Sunday School 9:40 am
Phone: 687-2317 ... behold, all things have become new. Fax: 687-2604 http://www.MurphysboroUMC.org 2 CORINTHIANS 5:17 Email: [email protected] Sunday School 9 am Wor ship 10 am Berean Christian Church Wednesday Activit ies at 6 pm 1530 Illinois Ave. (Corner of 16th St. & Illinois Ave.) Childr en’s Adventur e Club Murphysboro, IL 62966 • 618-684-6601 Quest Student Minist r ies Join us on Sunday for - Adult Bibl e Study Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 10:00 a.m. "pur pose, pr omise and hope Mid-Week Connection - Wed. at 7:00 p.m. in a dail y r elationship with Jesus Christ" “There’s Something For All Ages at Berean” “Casual Clothing is OK at Berean” 401 N. 15TH STREET IN MURPHYSBORO 687-1769 Mark Wingo, Pastor WWW.FBCMURPHY.ORG Connecting With God ... Connecting With People 55th Annual Apple Time In Memoriam
Evelyn Nash
named "Mr. Apple Festival" for good grandchildren and two sisters-in-laws. reason. Marion was Chairman of the In addition to her parents and Festival from the 1950's until the husband, she was preceded in death 1990's and Evelyn was his greatest by her daughter, Kathie Elliot, her son, supporter. She was by his side through Jim Nash, one grandson and two those many years that he worked for brothers. the success of our festival, and she The Murphysboro Apple Festival was his constant companion assisting remains a legendary celebration in in many of the office duties required our community because of Marion for the Festival. Nash's efforts and leadership, and Evelyn was born in Watertown, Evelyn's support of "Mr. Apple N.Y. in 1926 and she married Marion Festival." We fondly remember Nash in 1946. Marion died in January Evelyn's contribution to the festival of 1996. She was a homemaker and a and Murphysboro. member of the United Methodist Church in Murphysboro. At the time of her death, she was residing in Shortly before this publication was Westminster, California. to be printed, Evelyn Nash passed Survivors include daughter, Theresa away. Many of you knew that Evelyn Salazar of Aliso Viejo, California; four was married to Marion Nash. He was grandchildren; five great
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2005. . . The "First" time apple dumplings were sold at the store
The Murphysboro Kiwanis Club's for the "First" time, we guarantee that reputation is quite impressive when it you will come back for "seconds." Store Hours: comes to community service and The Stop by the General Store for 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Apple Festival. From way back until apples, bagged and individual, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. this year's festival, Kiwanis members dumplings, caramel apples, apple have been actively involved in butter & jam and apple slices with 10:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. multiple phases of our annual caramel dip. Saturday celebration. History reveals that the For another "Famous First" new this first Apple Festival served free apple year at the General Store Apple Cider 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. cider and donuts, and through the Freeze. Don't miss this sweet treat. Sunday years, the Kiwanis General Store has If this is your "first" visit to the offered quite a variety of treats. Not General Store....it won't be your only can you find great apple treats, last!! but you will find friendly, helpful Kiwanis members who work hard to provide good service and hospitality. For those of you who have enjoyed many Apple Festivals, visiting the Kiwanis General Store is a "must." If you are enjoying our Apple Festival
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The "first" Apple Pie Contest was entrant. This event has grown each judged in the lobby of the courthouse. year from 1999 with 41 pies and I5 Best Apple Pie received an Apple apple butters to 67 pies and 20 apple Festival Plaque. Apple Festival rosette butters last year. ribbons were awarded to 1st, 2nd, Last year, the 1st Place Apple Pie and 3rd place winners. Cash awards winner was Lois Clutts and the 1st were: 1st-$5.00 2nd place-$4.00 Place Apple Butter winner was Mike 3rd place - $3.00 4th place - $2.00 Hertz. Steve McBride bought the 1st and 5th through lOth place - $1.00. place Pie for $180.00 which was a The Apple Butter Contest was "famous first" for this Apple added in I962 and the premiums Pie/Apple Butter Committee. The 1st were: 1 st place -$5.00 2nd place - Place Apple Butter was bought by Ron $3.00 and 3rd place - $2.00 Hale for $22.50 Charlene Craig, a The Apple Pie/Apple Butter Contest long time pie entrant, was awarded is sponsored by "Silkworm, Inc." and the "Sponsor's Choice" award. The their support of this event has been support of our community, who wonderful. They always make sure participates and purchase these pies that everyone receives a gift for entry. and apple butter help to make this a We have had pie servers, spatulas, successful event. and knives that were given to each D.Q. TODAY PROUD Supporter
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It began September 15, 1966. A 1989 and is still our current champion. the donation of apples. As we crowed gathered on the court house This will mark 40 years of great continue on with the Apple Peeling square. Competitors drew numbers times and awesome fun. The past 39 Tradition, we invite you to join us in and as the numbers were called, years has been exciting. We couldn't another competitive year. Thanks to contestants began to file on to the have done it without "ALL" of the you, the public, for the support you steps to find their numbered buckets. people who have worked over the have given to this event, and it is On the word, "Go" the apple peelings years to make this event happen. The because of you that we carry on and dropped into the bucket. committee also thanks Tom's Mad keep those "Miles of Smiles" shining. Some of our recorded "famous Pricer and Rendleman's Orchard for firsts" were: DOROTHY DAVIS, who held the championship until I969. Then two sisters, SARA DOERR AND IRENE SHEWMAKER took the championship .Other title holders were BARBARA HENDRIX, BRENDA HARRISON, SHIRLEY REEDER, CATHERINE CANO, DORIS JINES, and ANN DUTY, 10 times holder of this championship. DEON CARSON was the first male to hold the title in Family Auto Sales Since 1994, our customers have continuously sent their family & friends to buy from us again and again.
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Sponsored By The Bank of Carbondale and WQRL
"Originally from southern Illinois, Thus, eventually Dennis did Dennis grew up in the shadow of the move to Lafayette, Louisiana French Creoles of Vincennes, Indiana, where he worked and interned and he always wanted to become at the famous Vermillion Folklife more informed about this part of Village. While there Dennis American culture. While still a increased his fluency in French teenager, Dennis moved to Cape (though more heavily Cajun) Girardeau, MO to attend Southeast thanks to Blanche Quebedeaux Missouri State University. While in and Evelyn Goller, spent Missouri he "accidentally" became countless hours with Cajun and involved with the French Creole Creole master fiddlers including population of Old Mines, Missouri, Faren Serrette, Black Allemand, and for two years he spent nearly Canray Fontenot, and Merlin Fontenot, full time touring Creole and Cajun every weekend attending house and eventually just became one of the Band. parties or "bouillons" learning to locals. Band members are: Jon Watson, speak Creole French with many Dennis finally returned to Illinois to Drums/Mandolin; Jennifer Creoles including Kent Beaulne, and pursue a Masters of History at SIUC. Stroughmatt, ashboard/Triangle/Vocal; learning to play the fiddle styles of the Shortly after arriving in Carbondale in Jim Wilgoose, Bass/Vocal and Robert Missouri French. His friends in "the 1995, Dennis met up with Jon Watson Russell, Lead Guitar/Steel mines" suggested to him that if he and John Giffin and they formed a Guitar/Vocal Awards: Nominated for wanted to continue his study of band called the Brown Baggers. Over Best Album by a Band Outside of French culture, he needed to the years the band evolved through Louisiana 2003 Cajun Music Awards, Louisiana where there were over three the name of Bon Temps Roulez, until LA quarters of a million French speakers. finally Creole Stomp was born as a
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Sponsored by Regions Bank of M urphysboro and Z100 1st 1975. . . The "First" Appletime Golf Classic (Pro Am Golf Classic)
A few interesting golf facts Committee agreed to add a Pro Am have supported this event. include the PGA Tour routinely has Golf Tournament to the Apple Festival While there have been some a purse that exceeds $5 million Events Schedule. The event had a changes in format over the years, this dollars. very unique feature: the addition of is one of the Festival's events that can well known celebrities who also showcase the beauty of Southern Walter Hagen, in the 1920's, was enjoyed the game of golf. Illinois and the hospitality of our the "first" professional to make a Through personal contacts and community. The scramble is set for living playing golf rather than networking, the first "By Invitation Friday, September I5, 2006, at Jackson teaching it as a club pro. Only" Appletime Celebrity Golf Country Club. Auffenburg of Classic was an instant success. Carbondale is providing a 2006 Of the last 10 Presidents of the Masters Champion, Bob Goalby, Cadillac CTS for the Hole in One United States, former President Senior British Open champion, Tom Award and Modern Copier is Jimmy Carter was the only one who Wargo, touring PGA Pro, Jay Hass, providing a $100,000 Shoot Out event did not play golf. major sports figures Jack Buck and and a $2500 Putting Event. Whether Mike Shannon, political notables such it is your "first" or one of many, we as former Governor of Michigan, hope to see out there! A "Famous First" for golfing venues George Romney, and U.S. Senator, in Southern Illinois occurred in Alan Dixon , and Corporate Executive September of I975. The Apple Festival of CBS, Vice President Robert Hyland
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At four years old, Travis entered while he is performing it. North America Country Music and won his first talent competition. For the past year Travis has been Association for ages 13-16. Travis was In 1996, at the age of eight, Travis involved with the SI Yellow Ribbon named the 2005 Rising Star Male won the Kentucky Opry Talent Search. Campaign, a voluntary non-profit Vocalist & 2005 Rising Star Male Travis was the youngest contestant. organization organized to send cards, Entertainer of the Year by the North Since that time, Travis has wowed letters and care package to our America Country Music Association audiences at many fairs and festivals military serving overseas. During his for ages 17-20. His CD "Cowboy Up" and has opened for such country shows, Travis collects donations from was named the 2005 Most Promising artists as The Wilkinsons, Johnny Lee, fans and the money is used for Album by the North America Country John Conlee, Jeff Carson, Daryl postage to send the care packages to Music Association for ages 1 7-20. Singletary, Billy Joe Royal and Exile. literally thousands of deployed Travis along with his duet partner, Currently Travis performs cover military from all over the country. Heather Bradford, was named the songs of some of his favorite artists Travis was named the 2003 Young 2005 Duo of the Year by the North including: George Strait, Dierks Entertainer of the Year and 2004 New America Country Music Association. Bentley, Jeff Carson, Braid Paisley, Male Vocalist of the Year by the Travis was recently named the 2006 Craig Morgan Tracy Lawrence, Kenny Illinois Country Music Association, of Most Promising Male Vocalist & 2006 Chesney and many more. Performing which he is a proud member of. He Most Promising Male Entertainer by someone else's song is sometimes was named the 2004 Most Promising the North America Country Music tough, but Travis does it with style and Male Vocalist of the Year and 2004 Association for ages 1 7-20. finesse and makes the song his own Male Entertainer of the Year by the
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High School Show Band format 1956 Exhibition by four Drum became equally as entertaining as the and Bugle Corps former Drum and Bugle Corp competition. With the cooperation of 1979 Drums at Appletime the school district and the city, became High School Show Band hundreds of young musicians have Contest competed in this event. Our Murphysboro Crimson Express band Murphysboro has been an avid fan always performs, but not in the of music, marching bands, and Drum competition. and Bugle Corps from the beginning Music is in the air, the stands are of the Apple Festival. Each year, our filled with enthusiastic supporters, and high school band director and the the competition brings out the best of Apple Festival Committee Chair for these young musicians and their this event have worked tirelessly to directors. bring Murphysboro the best Don't miss this event held on competition possible. We were Saturday, September I6, 2006 at the definitely "ahead of the game" in the Murphysboro High School Athletic early 1950's. Due to increasing Field. Competition begins at 4:15 p.m. competition opportunities, the new
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On the Banks of the Big M uddy: Brownsville 1st 2005. . .First Logan Museum Exhibit at Apple Festival
The General John A. Logan impetus to move the county seat to Michael Jones, director of the General Museum and the Murphysboro Apple higher ground (present-day John A. Logan Museum, and Michael Festival Committee are continuing Murphysboro). Within a couple of McNerney, archaeologist and founder their partnership to make educational years of the relocation, the entire of American Resources Group. They programs a fixture of the Apple town had been abandoned; structures will discuss the first salt works in the Festival. This year the General John A. and buildings were moved or torn area, the development of the town, Logan Museum has created a special down. A recent archaeological and the varied factors leading to the exhibit on Jackson County's first investigation of a portion of the town town's abandonment. Following their county seat—Brownsville. The exhibit site has yielded additional information presentation, at 7:30 pm, John will be located on the first floor of the about the town. Artifacts from this Wallace will offer a first-person Murphysboro Event Center (former excavation will be included in the presentation titled Daniel Harmon Elks Lodge) at 1329 Walnut. Exhibit exhibit. Brush: In His Own Words. Based on a hours are Wednesday 5:00 - 9:00 study of Brush's writing, Wallace has p.m.; Thursday, Friday, and Saturday created a living history performance 12:00 - 9:00 pm.; and Sunday 12:00 that details Brush's early experiences - 4:00 p.m. in Brownsville and Southern Illinois. Brownsville was selected as the ^Wallace is well known for his first- first seat of justice for Jackson person presentation of naturalist County and was platted in 1816 and explorer John Muir. on a narrow terrace above the On Saturday, September 16 Big Muddy River southwest of there will be a series of Murphysboro. The original 20 educational and entertaining acres set aside for the town had programs throughout the been ambitiously expanded to afternoon and into the evening. 158 acres comprising almost Starting in the Murphysboro 250 lots and out lots. The Event Center at 1:30 pm, the frontier town grew in size and Murphysboro Preservation importance during the 1820s. At Commission will present a its peak, Brownsville may have program titled Historic Homes of contained a population of 400-500 Murphysboro. The commission will citizens and was the third largest explore the different styles of homes community in Illinois, eclipsed only Several located in Murphysboro, give tips on by Shawneetown and Kaskaskia in programs the care and restoration of old homes, population. Its broad, gently sloping have and explain the purpose and work of riverfront contributed to a large been scheduled to complement the the commission. Following this shipping and receiving business. The exhibit. On Thursday, September 14 at presentation, local resident Linda town featured a number of 7:00 p.m. Brian "Fox" Ellis, a popular Herrold will give a presentation titled government buildings, a ferry, Illinois storyteller, will present River The Restoration of Blackwood Hall. mercantile businesses, taverns and Stories at the Liberty Theater. Mr. Ellis Ms. Herrold will discuss the ups and hotels, professionals, skilled has earned an international reputation downs of restoring a house, show craftsmen, and small industries. as a performer, author, and educator. before and after pictures of her home Brownsville was home to Daniel H. In his River Stories program, he tells Blackwood Hall, and offer advice to Brush, who later founded Carbondale; tales of the history of America's attendees. he operated a store in the town. waterways, Twain and Lincoln, At 3:00 pm on Saturday the 1973 Increasing political dissension steamboats and canoes. film Tom Sawyer will be shown at the among the politically divided town On Friday, September 15 a program Liberty Theater. In this musical family leaders during the 1830s, periodic titled The History of Old Brownsville classic, Tom Sawyer (Johnny flooding, and the devastating will take place in the Murphysboro Whitaker) and his pal Huckleberry courthouse fire of 1843 provided the Event Center. The speakers will be Finn (Jeff East) have great adventures 55th Annual Apple Time
Brownsville continued from previous page on the Mississippi River, pretending to represents the only known example of Historic Homes of Murphysboro be pirates, attending their own a flatboat yet found anywhere in the - Murphysboro Preservation funeral, and witnessing a murder. United States. In summer, 2002, SIUC Commission Jodie Foster also stars as Becky archaeologists and volunteers The commission will explore the Thatcher. Rated G. documented the wreck through different styles of homes located in Saturday's events will be capped off detailed mapping, photographs, and Murphysboro, give tips on the care with a presentation by Peter Eilertsen wood analysis. This provided and restoration of old homes, and titled Ballads, Bobby Burns, Hymns & previously unknown information explain the purpose and work of the Show Tunes: Popular Music of the regarding how flatboats were built as commission. Sponsored by WSIU 1800s. Eilertsen, who teaches English well as the types of tools and other Public Radio and journalism at Springfield College, artifacts carried on such boats. will explore the music loved by early Closing out the museum's Apple The Restoration of Blackwood nineteenth-century Illinoisans. On an Festival events will be a showing of Hall - Linda Herrold Appalachian dulcimer, he'll the 1974 film Huck Finn at the Liberty Ms. Herrold will discuss the ups demonstrate Anglo-Celtic ballads, Theater at 2:00 pm on Sunday. and downs of restoring a house, show fiddle tunes, folk hymns, minstrel Huckleberry Finn (Jeff East), a before and after pictures of her home, show ditties, arrangements by rambunctious boy adventurer chafing Blackwood Hall, and offer advice to songsters like Robert Burns and under the bonds of civilization, attendees. Sponsored by WSIU Public Thomas Moore, and the parlor music escapes his humdrum world and his Radio that came to shape the nation's taste selfish, plotting father by sailing a raft in the early days of American popular down the Mississippi River. Tom Sawyer culture. Accompanying him is Jim (Paul Classic 1973 family film based on Sunday, September 17 will begin Winfield), a slave running away from Mark Twain's novel about life on the with the first ever Apple Festival being sold. Together the two strike a Mississippi River. Sponsored by Vintage Base Ball Tournament. The bond of friendship that takes them Building Services Supply Co. of games will begin at 11:00 am at through harrowing events and thrilling Murphysboro and WSIU Public Radio Longfellow Park, located at the corner adventures. Rated G. of 21 st and Wall streets. The Archaeology of Brownsville Murphysboro's vintage base ball team, - Monica Shah Lomas and Cally the Clarkes, will play against the St. Exhibits and Presentations: Lence Louis Perfectos, Mascoutah Blues, and Lomas and Lence will discuss the Mackville Mudcats. Bring blankets On The Banks of the Big recent archaeological excavation of and lawn chairs and enjoy some old- Muddy: Brownsville, Jackson the Brownsville site and the artifacts fashioned entertainment. County's First County Seat and information uncovered by their At 12:30 pm in the Murphysboro Exhibit on the town of Brownsville, work. Sponsored by WSIU Public Event Center two archaeological 1816-1843. Sponsored by WSIU Radio programs will be presented. Monica Public Radio and Illinois Humanities Shah Lomas and Cally Lence, of Council. Archaeology of the America: American Resources Group, will An Carly 1800's Ohio River present The Archaeology of History of Old Brownsville - Flatboat Wreck - Mark Brownsville. They will discuss the Mike Jones and Michael UJagner recent excavation of the Brownsville McNerney Based on a 2002 archaeological site and the artifacts and information Two local historians will discuss excavation, Mark Wagner will discuss uncovered by their work. Mark the early salt works in Jackson County, how flatboats were built as well as the Wagner, an archaeologist with SIUC, the development of the town types of tools and other artifacts will follow with a presentation titled Brownsville, and the varied factors carried on such boats. Sponsored by Archaeology of the America: An Early leading to the town's abandonment. WSIU Public Radio 1800s Ohio River Flatboat Wreck. In Sponsored by WSIU Public Radio. 2000 residents discovered the remains Huck Finn of an early 1800s flatboat wreck lying Classic 1974 family film based on along the Ohio River shoreline in Mark Twain's novel about rafting Pulaski County. Although early settlers down the Mississippi River. Sponsored built thousands of such boats each by Murphysboro Supply Co. Inc. year to travel down the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, the America wreck 55th Annual Apple Time Brownsville Schedule
The General John A. Logan Museum, The Murphysboro Apple Festival, and WSIU Public Radio are proud to present:
On the Banks of the Big Muddy: Brownsville Exhibit Hours: Jackson County's First County Seat Wednesday 5:00-9:00 pm M urphysboro Event Center • September 13-17, 2006
Thursday, Friday & Saturday Special Events: 12:00-9:00 pm
Thursday, Sept 14 Sunday 7:00 pm River Stories by Brian "Fox" Ellis 12:00-4:00 pm Sponsored by Pool Co, WSIU Public Radio and Illinois Humanities Council (IHC) Liberty Theater
Friday, Sept. 15 7:00 pm History of Old Brownsville by Mike Jones & Mike McNerney Sponsored by WSIU Public Radio Event Center 7:30 pm Daniel Harmon Brush: In His Own Words by John Wallace Sponsored by WSIU Public Radio and IHC Event Center
Saturday, Sept 16 1:30 pm Historic Homes of Murphysboro by Murphysboro Preservation Commission Sponsored by WSIU Public Radio Blackwood Hall Event Center 2:00 pm The Restoration of Blackwood Hall by Linda Herrold Sponsored by WSIU Public Radio Event Center 3:00 pm Tom Sawyer (1973 film) Sponsored by Building Services Supply Co. & WSIU Public Radio Liberty Theater 7:00 pm Ballads, Bobby Burns, Hymns & Show Tunes: Popular Music of the 1800s by Peter Eilertsen Sponsored by WSIU Public Radio and IHC Event Center
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The Murphysboro Clarkes Vintage Base Ball Team became a Vice-President with the M & O Railroad. He started forming in 2004. The charter nine took the field held that position until April, 1889 when he was made for the first time on May 21, 2005 as part of General John President of the M & O, and served as the railroad's A. Logan Days. During the Logan Days celebration, the General Manager. As with Mr. H. W. Clarke, Mr. J. C. Clarkes hosted the St. Louis Unions and the St. Louis Clark was connected with the Clarke and Logan Addition Perfectos at Longfellow Park, the team's home field. Since to the City of Murphysboro and was also a stockholder in their inaugural appearance, the Clarkes have taken the the City National Bank. We note that Mr. J. C. Clarke was field against the Aviston Conductors and the Trenton also a very hard worker who rose steadily in the Mains and multiple times against their shepherds, the transportation industry. While our efforts to learn which Unions and the Perfectos. The team has notched victories Mr. Clarke we are honoring continue, we think either against the Wichita Bulldozers and the Eagles from would be just fine. Washington, Mo. The Clarkes team is named for a man who was significant in the development of Murphysboro in the late 1800's and early 1900's. It is interesting that, at this time, we are unsure exactly which of two Mr. Clarkes we are honoring. One account tells us that the early Clarkes team was named after the park where the team played, which was in turn named after the park's owner, a Mr. Clarke, who was an official on the M. & O. (Mobile and Ohio) Railroad. During the years of the early Clarkes' tenure, however, there were two Mr. Clarkes in Murphysboro and both were connected with the Mobile and Ohio. We know that Mr. Horace W. Clarke was a well known citizen of Murphysboro, who in 1890 became an M & O Mobile and Ohio Railroad Superintendent. He was interested in the Clarke and Logan Addition to the City of Murphysboro and was also a stockholder in the City National Bank. It is said of Mr. Horace Clarke that he BOST devoted himself untiringly to his work, and that he was pleasant and genial in his manner winning him popularity MURPHYSBORO, IL and a wide circle of warm friends. Also we learn that in January 1888, after holding a number of positions with YOUR FULL SERVICE several railroads, Mr. James C. Clarke, TRANSPORTATION COMPANY
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Gottlieb Daimler ( who later teamed up with Karl Benz to form the Daimler-Benz Corporation) is credited with building the first motorcycle in 1885. This motorcycle had a wooden frame and a wheel in front and back. The Murphysboro Apple Festival is once again giving motorcycle enthusiasts the chance to compete in the "Show and Shine" on Sunday, September 17, 2006 on South 14th Street, registration will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Judges will be looking for the best in 12 classes and trophies will be awarded at 4:00 p.m. In addition to the winners in the I2 classes, there will be a trophy for Best of Show Motorcycle and specialty plaques for 2nd and 3rd place in each category for Mayor's Choice and Sponsor's Choice. Don't miss the chance to see these awesome machines!
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A Time to Remember: experiences in Brownsville and Jesus through music. Sponsored by Don Faulkner Southern Illinois. WXAN He's entertaining and a crowd Wallace is well known for his first- favorite who brings us musical person presentation of naturalist and Travis Parks renditions of easy listening, explorer John Muir. This program is This entertainer was named the contemporary, Christian and Southern being held in conjunction with the 2003 Young Entertainer of the Year Gospel with his rich and unique Logan Museum's On the Banks of the and 2004 New Male Vocalist of the voice. Don loves the people he sings Big Muddy: Brownsville exhibit. Year by the Illinois Country Music for and the Apple Festival fans love Sponsored by WSIU Public Radio Association, of which he is a proud him. This is a show you will not only and Illinois Humanities Council. member. He lives in Carrier Mills, enjoy, but you will be uplifted by his Illinois and has been singing since he talent. Ballads, Bobby Burns, Hymns was three years old. Travis was lucky & Show Tunes: Popular Music enough to make it through three The Magic Fun Show: of the 1800’s-Peter Eilertsen rounds of competition to qualify for a Chris Egelston Peter Eilertsen, who teaches English chance to compete on the 2006 Adults and children are captivated and journalism at Springfield College, Nashville Star Television show. He by his magic show, and the audience will explore the music loved by early was a finalist in the 2005 WRUL participation is a high light for all. nineteenth-century Illinoisans. On an Colgate Country Showdown. He offers Chris keeps us "fooled" and makes his Appalachian dulcimer, he'll the audience a great show with his show fun for everyone. We look demonstrate Anglo-Celtic ballads, renditions of some of his favorite forward to having Chris join the Apple fiddle tunes, folk hymns, minstrel performers: George Straight, Braid Festival this year and hope he returns show ditties, arrangements by Paisley, Tracy Lawrence, Kenny for many more. Sponsored by WSIU songsters like Robert Burns and Cheney and many more. Sponsored Public Radio. Thomas Moore, and the parlor music by WQRL and The Southern that came to shape the nation's taste Illinoisan River Stories: in the early days of American popular Brian "Fox” Ellis culture. This program is being held in Since 1982, Brian "Fox" Ellis has conjunction with the Logan Museum's earned an international reputation as On the Banks of the Big Muddy: a performer, author, and educator. Brownsville exhibit. Sponsored by Through stories and song, myth and WSIU Public Radio and Illinois poetry, Fox will bring the essence of Humanities Council. life on the river to the Apple Festival. His River Stories family program will Brian Free and Assurance teach young and old about the history Brian Free is undeniably the most of America's waterways, Twain and recognizable southern gospel tenor of Lincoln, steamboats and canoes. This our generation. Since 1982, he has Dennis Stroughmatt and program is being held in conjunction been at the forefront of southern Creole Stomp with the Logan Museum's On the gospel music since first joining Gold Dennis and his group, Creole Banks of the Big Muddy: Brownsville City Quartet, then moving on to form Stomp, is a nationally touring Creole, exhibit. Sponsored by Poolco, WSIU his own group, Assurance. Southern Cajun, and Zydeco band bringing the Public Radio and Illinois Humanities Gospel music has always been Brian's best in Louisiana French music and Council. first love, and fans have responded to culture to audiences of listeners and his music by honoring him as Favorite dancers across the USA and Canada. Daniel Harmon Brush: In His Male Singer in 1987 and voting him Formed and led by French speaking Own Words: John Wallace Favorite Tenor a record eight times Cajun/Creole Accordionist and Fiddler John Wallace will offer a first- throughout the years. Brian Free & Dennis Stroughmatt, Creole Stomp is person presentation titled Daniel Assurance was voted Horizon Group striving to not only entertain, but also Harmon Brush: In His Own Words. in 1994 and their album, 4 God so to educate audiences about American Based on a study of Brush's writing, Loved was named Favorite Album in French culture. Having lived in Wallace has created a living history 1998. Brian Free & Assurance have Louisiana and Quebec, Canada, performance that details Brush's early one purpose: to share the love of Dennis only knows how to play it 55th Annual Apple Time
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''downhome" and always has a sound worship leaders have led to further other public, charitable, and area that is fresh and "straight from the development of the band The community events. There are no dues bayous and prairies" of southwest sponsors for this Jesus Rock or tuition required to be a member, Louisiana. The Creole Stomp sound performance are: Berean Christian only the love of band music and the pulls from many influences but is Church, Christ Community Church ability to play a band instrument. noted for a style similar to the famed and the Murphysboro Ministerial John A. Logan College provides the Adroit Family Band and the Lawtell Alliance rehearsal area, music, and much of Playboys. Sponsored by The Bank of the equipment for the community Carbondale and WQRL-FM Travis Lee Band band. The g group is composed Since 2003, the Travis Lee Band's entirely of volunteers who have George Portz and "The ministry has exploded. After a busy various degrees of musical Friends of Bluegrass" fall schedule God began to challenge experience. Members come from This local area group is very the band stop out on faith more and Williamson, Jackson, Union, Johnson, versatile as they blend their fiery more. Travis Lee and the band have and Franklin counties in Illinois. Bluegrass roots with some fine performed at over 650 events since Some members have played as many traditional Irish and Louisiana Cajun TLC/Faithwalk Ministries began in as 50 years, while others are high music. The group's "Twin Fiddlin'' mid-1998. "We believe God has school students. Members are from segment has won raves from crowds challenged us to inspire youth an all areas; they include high school through the Midwest Their adults to seek a deeper and more real and college students, business, enthusiasm, top-notch musical ability, relationship with Jesus Christ," states professional musicians, teachers, band wit and humor are always evident the band," in order to fulfill this call directors, college professors, during their performances. George's we have had the opportunity to housewives and retired persons. "musical philosophy" is to always minister in both Christian and secular Sponsored by WSIU Public Radio leave'em wanting more. Ask anyone venues everywhere." Over the past who has been at one of these six years the Travis Lee Band has Blend performances, and they will agree consistently performed at churches, Blend is a "one of a kind "50's and with that philosophy! The Apple camps, coffee houses, schools, '60's"a cappella doo wop quartet. Festival can always count on this goodwill benefits, as well as endless Originating from John A. Logan group to "wow" the audience with other types of venues. Their motive is College by Karen Sala, this group of first class entertainment. Sponsored to perform as much as possible in four young men brings back the by Clear Channel Communications. order to reach as many people for memories of the good ole days. Christ as they are able. In addition to Come join John Estes, Evan Boswell, Mile 7 Travis Lee, the band consists of Victor, Jake McCann, and Johnathon Walker This group is more than great music vocalist, guitarist, harmonica player for a flashback to the days of bobby and catchy lyrics. Each band member and percussionist; Micah, guitarist as socks, poodle skirts, Dippidy Do and is a Christian who is dedicated to well the current bassist and Gabe, blue suede shoes. making the name of Jesus Christ percussionist who creates known. The whole "band thing" began instrumentation. Sponsored by as a diversion. One guy had a guitar, Berean Christian Church, Christ a 4-track recorder, and a lot of free Community Church, and the time and the rest of the band just Murphysboro Ministerial Alliance. kind-of fell into the place. The ensemble that had been gathered The Cost commenced to churning out masterpieces. Over time the music and musicians matured and changed until the band reached its current John A. Logan Band Robbins Quartet stage. Mile 7 is currently hard at The John A. Logan Community A very popular Street Entertainment work in the studio creating a new Bank, directed by Anthony Prochaska, group, you can find these blended sonic adventure that will help the was formed in 1993 in order to voices throughout the Apple Festival band to reach an even larger provide an opportunity for amateur main area. Stop and listen to the audience. The band routinely leads musicians to participate in various harmony and chat with the men who worship services for the youth at musical experiences. The band add such a delightful atmosphere for Christ Gospel Church in Jeffersonville, presents concerts during the year at our Apple Festival. Sponsored by Indiana, and their experiences as John A. Logan College, as well as at VNA-TIP Home Care 55th Annual Apple Time Brian Free and Assurance
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2005 was the debut of this exhibit September 16th. and with the support from the State If you missed it last year, we invite Agriculture Department, we are happy you to make this your "first" visit to to bring this event back to the Apple this presentation. This exhibit is both Festival. Illinois is a state rich in interesting and educational for all. agricultural products, and our community has always tried to focus on the importance of these products. As a matter of fact, that was one of the reasons that the Apple Festival was created. Whether it is beans, corn, tomatoes, grapes or delicious apples...the agricultural resources in our area are plentiful. Don't miss this exhibit that is located in the lower level of the Murphysboro Event Center. It will be open from Noon until 9:00 p.m. from Thursday, September 14th through Saturday,
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Contributor's Reception dedicated to the civic community and Arts and Crafts Fair A "Pre-event" this is the only "by this Apple Festival Celebration Each year, the fair brings us new invitation only" event of the Festival. Donations support this Prayer and talented artists and craft This catered dinner is hosted by the Breakfast and the sponsors are St. designers. There is something for Apple Festival Committee to thank Joseph Memorial Hospital and the everyone and something for every those individuals and businesses who Murphysboro Ministerial Alliance. occasion. Not only can you purchase support the Festival. We ask God to provide safety and a items, but you can actually watch The purpose is to recognize common experience that will enrich some of the artists and designers sponsors and individuals who our lives as we celebrate this week creating and producing their products. volunteer their time to continue the with families and friends. Sponsored by WQRL and Old festival tradition. Festival dignitaries National Bank including Parade Marshals, VIPs and past award recipients are recognized. Festival Funland The Festival's highest recognition, The Rides! Rides! Rides! Swyear Founder's Award," is presented at the Amusements, New Athens, Illinois, conclusion of this event. provides the traditional amusement rides, games and concessions for kids Appletime Prayer Breakfast of all ages. Nestled on the downtown The official opening of the Apple city streets between S. 11th and S. Festival begins with a breakfast served 13th Streets, the Festival has an old- with prayer and devotion. The two fashioned street carnival atmosphere. fold purpose of this event was to unite Discount tickets are available at the community in a unified time of Kroger's, Tom's Mad Pricer, the prayer and to recognize those who are Chamber of Commerce and Wright
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Do It Center. Discount tickets are concessions. The Emporium is synonymous....and for good reason. limited and sales begin on August located at the S. 13th Street entrance Marching bands, creative floats, a 28th and end on Sept. 12th. Buy to the Festival Funland. Avid theme that runs through every entry, early while supplies last. Sponsored supporters of the Apple Festival beautiful queen contestants, adorable by Ameren CIPS and WINI Radio usually have quite a collection of Prince and Princess contestants, local items purchased from the Emporium. dignitaries, a variety of organizational Senior Day Come by and take home a entries, and our famous Captain Friday, September 15th will be remembrance of the Apple Festival. Applesauce fill Walnut Street with Senior Day from 10:00 - 3:00 p.m. music and colorful sights. Don't miss Located at the Main Stage Area (South Arts at the Liberty Theater it!! The Grand Parade is sponsored by 13th Street), this event will offer This series of shows brings a variety Quality Connection IBEW Local 702 seniors Bingo, Music from several of performing artists. Located in the of West Frankfort, Clear Channel eras, Barber Shop Quartet, Banjo 1300 block of Walnut Street, the Communications, The Southern players, Food Special Discount theater seating is limited, so check the Illinoisan, and WSIL-TV Coupons, Arts and Crafts Display and Apple Festival Schedule in this booklet the Brownsville Exhibit. Several and mark the shows that you want to Drums at Appletime agencies will be there to answer see. The programs include music, film, The High School Show Bands really questions concerning health, legal story telling and a history of the Apple put on a fantastic show and have loyal issues, Assisted Living, Voter Festival. Sponsored by Pool Co. and fans who heartily support these young Registration and many other areas. WSIU Public Radio of Carbondale musicians. Our local Crimson Express From Noon to 8:00 p.m. the and Building Services Supply Co. of hosts this event and performs in "Wellness on Wheels) will provide Murphysboro. "exhibition" category only. If you free screening for blood pressure, want to hear amazing music and glucose testing, PSA test, height and Appletime Golf Classic watch precision formations on the weight, Body Mass Index and I- This is not only a great golf Murphysboro High School athletic SaveRx Applications. This very scramble, but it is a fund raising event field....this event is a must. If you informative and enjoyable day is that supports many of the "free" have never attended Drums At sponsored by Murphy Wall State festival events. The beauty of Southern Appletime, make this your "Famous Bank and Trust Company in Illinois is evident to those entrants First". Sponsored by CWI of Illinois & Murphysboro and Pinckneyville who enjoy this event held at the Southern Illinois Regional Landfill Jackson Country Club. Sponsored by and WPSD News Channel 6. First Bank and Trust Regions Bank of Murphysboro and Bppletime Stage Z100 Radio. Miss Apple Festival /Prince Located at 13th and South Streets and Princess Pageant adjacent to the main concession area, Kiwanis Children's Pet & On Saturday night at the the stage hosts most of the free Hobby Parade Murphysboro Middle School entertainment and events. Check the Floats, decorated bikes, children in Auditorium a new Miss Apple Festival schedule for shows and times. Bring theme costumes, pets, and bands are will be crowned. Lovely ladies will your lawn chair for an "up-close" the core of this parade, and it is compete for this traditional honor that view or enjoy the bleacher seating always one that brings a great crowd. has been a part of the Festival since that is available. This is the gathering Proud grandparents, neighbors, moms 1952. Our very first Miss Apple place for visitors because it is close to and dads cheer for children riding on Festival was Shirley Eaton. In 1963 the kids' rides, good food, and great floats, riding bicycles, walking a Mary Ann Worthen was the first entertainment. Look at the Apple costumed pet or proudly marching in Princess and Donald Farmer was the Festival Performing Acts page in this the band. Some of the spectators who first prince in 1974. Another aspect of booklet to give you the entire watch this parade might remember this pageant is the crowning of the schedule of Appletime Stage shows. that "Famous First" time they were in Prince and Princess. This is a "penny a Sponsored by the Sponsored by First Bank and Trust of the Kiddie parade. vote" contest and the winners are Murphysboro Education Association Murphysboro. determined by the most votes. It's a and WCIL Radio, it is an event that royal night and when it is over, a new will put you in that "Apple Festival Apple Festival emporium and reign begins. Sponsored by: Apple Mood." Information Center City of Murphysboro, WDDD, and KISS-FM This is the place where you can Appletime Grand Parade buy souvenir merchandise: T-shirts, It's the largest parade in Southern Funland Food Concession Area sweatshirts, caps, pins and Captain Illinois and has always been the Applesauce items. The hospitality is The aromas of funnel cakes, "foundation" of the Apple Festival cinnamon rolls, French fries, barbecue great and the volunteers will also since the beginning of this fall event. answer questions you might have sandwiches, elephant ears, lemon Murphysboro and the Appletime shake-ups and many more make this about location, shows, and Grand Parade are almost 55th Annual Apple Time
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Festival area very popular. Vendors are through our town. Since that time, the serve you. A portion of the proceeds located in the heart of Funland for Kiwanis members have created a support various non-profit your convenience and long lines "General Store" to provide you with organizations. usually mean there is something apples, cider, dumplings, and apple "delicious" for visitors to enjoy. You slices with caramel dip. Do your Free Apple Cider can't beat "dining out"at the Apple apple shopping at the General Store Many years ago at the first Apple Festival followed by great and support the Kiwanis members Festival, visitors were treated to apple entertainment and fun rides for the who have been such faithful cider and donuts. Good idea!! On kids. Sponsored by Ameren CIPS and supporters of the Murphysboro Apple Sunday, you will still find free apple WINI Festival. This is a group who has put cider and donuts served on the Court their heart and soul into this House square. Be there about 1:00 One Day Only Sale for Apple celebration for many years. p.m. for another bit of Murphysboro Pie and Apple Butter Apple Festival hospitality. All runner up Apples Pies and The Captain's Old Fashioned Kid's Free Fair Apple Butters will be on sale at the Cider Wagon The Apple Festival is about family Plumbers & Pipefitters Hall located at Check out the bright red vests and and fun and this event is for kids up to 9th & Mulberry Streets from 2:15 PM straw hats that our volunteers are 12 years. Local vendors supply small - 4:00 PM or while supplies last on wearing!! This is one special wagon, prizes for a variety of "Church Bazaar" Thursday, September 14, 2006. created by Merli Carriage games and booths. No tickets are Sponsored by Silkworm, Inc. Manufacturing in New York just for needed and we invite all parents, our Festival. It's a replica of an 1890's grandparents, aunts and uncles to Kiwanis General Store cargo delivery wagon. This is your bring the kids to the fair. Sponsored For many of you, the first time you place to go when a cold cup of apple by: Murphysboro Masonic Lodge saw the apple tent was a "Famous cider will quench your thirst. If you #408 and the Illinois Masonic First". Polished apples displayed row like that apple cider "hot"....just ask Children's Home after row that seemed to reach the sky The Captain's Old Fashioned Cider was visible to every driver passing Wagon volunteers are most happy to
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App-L-Ympics 50 Years of Appletime This is the fun that our grandparents must have enjoyed, The big screen of the Liberty Theater brings a video of the and it still brings lots of laughter and good times.. Contests past 50 years of Apple Festival activities. Enjoy the air- range from apple seed popping to cider chug-a-lugging. It's conditioned theater atmosphere as you discover the early at the Court House Square on Sunday and no tickets are years of this festival and the progress that has been made required. Moms, Dads, friend, neighbors and children of through countless efforts of volunteers and citizens who all ages can compete in age related categories. are committed to bring the Apple Festival each year. Sponsored by KISS-FM, Mediacom Communications Co. and Fager-McGee Commercial Construction Vintage Base Ball Tournament - Murphysboro Clarkes Apple Pie and Apple Butter Contest Murphysboro's vintage base ball team, the Clarkes, will This is another traditional event that challenges men and play against the St. Louis Perfectos, Mascoutah Blues, and women to bake the best apple pie and make the best apple Mackville Mudcats at Longfellow Park. Bring blankets and butter in Illinois...maybe even the country! Years of tasting lawn chairs and enjoy some old-fashioned entertainment. these delicious entries have proven that not only does the Sponsored by WSIU Public Radio Apple Festival bring "miles of smile" but it takes kitchen competition to a new level. Sponsored by Silkworm, Inc
Apple Pie Eating and Apple Peeling Contests A hearty appetite for serious apple pie eating and a team with a desire to grab that trophy makes this event very entertaining. If you don't want to put your face in an apple pie, you might want to sharpen that paring knife and enter the competition for apple peeling champion. Sponsored by Penn Aluminum International and Z100
Walk/Aun A great way to prove how physically fit you are, this is an event that has always created competition and sportsmanship. From the youngest to the oldest, the best Amazing things are time brings a sense of accomplishment and an award. Whistle blows at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, September I7th at happening at Apple City! S 17th Street. Sponsored by St. Joseph Memorial Hospital and Thomas Publishing Great selection of locally manufactured Fireman's Water Fights cabinets and the yard is full of landscape This event has been part of the Apple Festival since 1952. products that will save you money on It is a tradition and a great your landscape project. Come visit and family event to watch. We encourage you to be part of see for yourself! the audience as these teams compete for the coveted trophy. The Fire Department has always kept this event alive for our Apple Festival fans. Sponsored by WCIL, Z100 and First Southern Bank
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Window Displays Appletime Car/Truck Illinois Products €xpo Strolling down both sides of Walnut Snow and Shine Showcasing all of the products that Street and other business locations in This event features the "old" and Illinois produces, this is the second our community, one can see the the "new" in addition to custom-built appearance in the Apple Festival's creative ways that owners and vehicles. celebration. Bring the kids and make employees bring out the "theme" of Vehicle enthusiasts love it and it is this event educational as well as each Apple Festival. Awards are a good time to talk to the owners as enjoyable We have so much to be presented in several categories, and well as viewing these awesome proud in Illinois — especially in this has been another long-standing machines. Sponsored by Banterra Southern Illinois Sponsored by tradition of the Apple Festival. The Bank, The Southern Illinoisan and Modern Copier of Murphysboro contest is sponsored by Family Auto Clear Channel Radio Sale of Murphysboro and WINI AM- We cordially invite you to 1420 Appletime Motorcycle participate in as many Show and Shine events as possible....it is a Whether you have an entry or just love motorcycles, this is the event to good tim e for all! Thank see. You might be a proud owner next you for your support! year, and this could be your "Famous First" entry in this event. Come out and see for yourself and have a good time. Sponsored by The Southern Illinoisan, Clear Channel Communications and KBSI
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