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16 Macoupin County Fair Special Edition 2019 THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2019 Welcome to the Fair By Kim Carney Rhodes part of Kids Corner as well. p.m. on Tuesday, June 25. just north of the 4-H build- is back at The 4-H building will Throughout the grounds ing, is donated to Ag In the the 2019 Macoupin County be open for all to view the there will be antique trac- Classroom, Ag Scholar- Fair and we are excited to hard work of the many 4-H tors, new tractors, fire ships and the county 4-H bring Joe Diffie, Brandon members from throughout trucks, ambulances and so program. Some of the best Lay and Abby Kasch to this the county. Come and see much more! And at dusk food you will enjoy dur- year’s fair. who took home the trophy you can enjoy the CNB ing fair week comes to you If you haven’t gotten and best of show with their movie night. Hotel Transly- homemade from the county your tickets yet, don’t miss projects vania 3 will be the featured Beef Producers, Pork Pro- out! For a fourth year in a row, show. ducers, Sheep Producers At we approach the start in 2019 the fair will feature Wednesday night will and Farm Bureau mem- Table of Contents of the 2019 Macoupin Swyear Amusements from bring out a lot of cuteness, bers. Open for lunch daily, Joe Diffie Returns...... 3 BATTERY POWER. County Fair, the 167th and New Athens. One of the beauty and brains! The ex- so stop on out! the oldest County Fair in greatest joys in life is see- citement of watching 15 Uniting agriculture, fam- Fair Schedule...... 4 MADE BY STIHL. the State of Illinois, it is ing the excitement on the girls look to win that sweet ily and community since hard to not think back over faces of children as they get crown as Little Miss Ma- 1852, the Board of Direc- Enjoy a real dining those years and wonder on their first ride or see the coupin County, 10 striking tors and Officers of the Fairgrounds Map...... 5 what the founders would twinkling lights of the Fer- young ladies vying for the Macoupin County Fair experience before think of our fair today. ris wheel. And don’t forget title of Junior Miss Ma- invite you to join us June Advertising Directory...... 6 MSA 120 C-BQ FSA 56 Macoupin County Fair all the amazing fair food coupin County and 8 intel- 25-29 just north of Carlin- CHAIN SAW BATTERY TRIMMER has been blessed with many you will find throughout ligent and beautiful women ville on the Historic Route or after the fair! Tractor Truck Pull...... 7 $1999599 volunteers, board mem- the grounds. Don’t forget set their sights on the title 66. Meet your friends, en- Includes AK 10 battery bers, superintendents, judg- to stop and check out the of Miss Macoupin County. joy some fair food, excite- and AL 101 charger.

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2 Macoupin County Fair Special Edition 2019 THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2019 THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2019 Macoupin County Fair Special Edition 2019 15 Fair board members continue 2019 Directors, Headliner Joe Diffie marks return of long hiatus long-standing Carlinville tradition 1962 - Gene Holter Ostrich Races 1985 - Officers & Appointees 1963 - 1986 - By: JORDAN GRUCZA in the footsteps of his father. Multigenera- Directors of country headliners at Fair 1964 - Vince Arter and High 5’s 1987 - Conway Twitty Enquirer Democrat Reporter Honorary tional team Alex Fones and his grandson Jodi Bennett Brenda Harms By: JORDAN GRUCZA 1965 - Jimmie Boyd and 1988 - have both also contributed a significant Enquirer Democrat Reporter Matthew Bennett James Kaburick Board Member Indianans 1989 - Mickey Gilley The Macoupin County Fair, for its entire amount of work. Of the many offerings of the 2019 167-year history, has been coordinated by Among the work the volunteers have Patty Bouillon Joe Lewis Ronnie Jo Reiher Macoupin County Fair, one act will 1966 - Gene Holter Ostrich Races 1990 - and volunteers. The fair is managed by several done are donations of buildings in memory Randy Brown Quinn Reiher be returning after a long hiatus: a 1967 - Lester Family and Pee committees, with board members serving of local families who contributed consider- Ron Releford Jr. popular, big-name country headliner. Wee King 1991 - Oakridge Boys Kim Carney Rhodes This year’s performer is Joe Dif- on and running them. Superintendents who able time and effort to the fair, including the Seth Roberts Officers & Appointees 1968 - Porter Waggoner 1992 - are not on the board also oversee the contest Franke Pavilion and Bates Building on the Glen Carty fie, and his will be the first country headliner since 2011, when then- 1969 - 1993 - Tanya Tucker buildings and donate the majority of their fairgrounds. Sharon Carty Whitney Roberts President president of the County Fair Mark 1970 - Jack Green and Jeannie 1994 - Oakridge Boys time to the fair. Volunteers Jodi and Matt Bennett, Brad Greg Clagg Darrell Rothe Kim Carney Rhodes Dugger eliminated the concert in an Seeley and Alex Houston 1995 - Mark Chestnut and Ken Kim Carney Rhodes, president of the Ma- Davis, Joe Lewis and Jerry Thomas oversee Joyce Clagg Jared Ruyle effort to be more fiscally responsible. coupin County Fair Board, is a third genera- the grounds and mowing the fairgrounds. and Elmer Mellons Brad Davis David Shelton Vice President “It was not a direct result of fund- tion board member, along with several others Davis and M. Bennett spend two weeks of 1971 - Bill Anderson 1996 - Sammy Kershaw David Spann ing issues, but of trying to use dollars who are second or third generation. Carl- their vacation to volunteer. Wally Dyer Bradley Graham wisely,” said Dugger in 2011. “We 1972 - , Archie 1997 - Tracy Byrd and Lover Boy inville realtor Brad Graham serves as vice “We have families that have well over 100 Tammy Easterday Ryan Starr just can’t keep losing money and Secretary Campbell 1998 - president. Second generation board member years of board representation between all Bradley Graham Brad Stayton have a viable fair.” A performance from Joe Diffie set Joe Diffie Brandon Lay 1973 - David Houston and Con- 1999 - Aaron Tippin and Bill Sharon Carty continues the tradition of serv- their time served,” said Rhodes. “The fair Ed Griffel Janna Tetzlaff Tammy Easterday ing on the committee after a long history of doesn’t run without its many volunteers. We for Thursday, June 27, at 7 p.m. will other thing we looked at was ‘rout- “There’s really no magic formula. nie Smith Anderson her family, the Kaufmans, being very active. have monthly meetings and begin planning Robert Hammann Larry Tetzlaff Treasurer mark the return of the country head- ing’ which means where is the art- I’ve just always drawn on my own 1974 - Bill Anderson 2000 - liner at the fair. ist coming from and going because experience whether it’s falling in Board Member Jerry Thomas has also the next year as soon as the current year is Heather Hampton Jerry Thomas 1975 - Sonny James, Hermonica 2001 - Neil McCoy “After many years of not having sometimes you can get a better deal. love or hanging out in a bar. I fell like served on the board for more than 40 years, finalized.” Cindy Stayton Matthew Hampton Travis Tipps a concert, the board decided to take Late 80s and early 90s stars are now if I relate to it, other people will too.” Kids and Dad 2002 - Phil Vassar and Delene the plunge again,” said Kim Carney in more demand, because we can ac- By 1990, Diffie had signed with 1976 - Jeannie C. Riley, Alex 2003 - Joe Nichols and comedian Rhodes, President of the Macoupin tually attempt to break even on their Epic Records and released his debut Houston, Challengers - Bi-Cen- 2004 - County Fair Board. show. A Thousand Winding Roads. tennial Parade 2005 - Julie Roberts and Lori “Back in the day we had a pro- “We are nervous and excited, we His very first single, “Home,” hit moter and a board member, Charlie want it to be successful, we have No. 1. He continued to dominate the 1977 - Billy Crash Craddock, Franke and Helen Perrings, who worked sponsors, ticket sales and food to charts throughout the 90s with such Sunshine Express 2006 - , Moe great together and the promoter had help us bring in more money. We hits as “New Way (To Light Up an 1978 - Jim Ed Brown & Helen Bandy us lined up almost every year with a started the process in March and Old Flame),” “If the Devil Danced great act, many of them turned out were able to announce the contract (In Empty Pockets),” “Is It Cold Cornelius and David Frizzell to be ‘the next big artist’ by the time on April 26, ticket sales are great and in Here,” “Prop Me Up Beside the 1979 - 2007 - Leroy Van Dyke, they got here, Garth Brooks being a we can’t wait!” Jukebox (If I Die),” “So Help Me 1980 - Billy Crash Craddock Jim Ed Brown, great example.” Diffie is known for his witty and Girl,” “,” and 1981 - Marty Robbins, Circus, and Rhodes states that with a Thursday sometimes biting lyrics as well his “.” night show the board thought they sense of romance. The title track of “You can expect the show to be Nichols Brothers 2008 - Luke Bryan might have the opportunity to make his upcoming album “I Got This,” filled with almost all of his big hits, 1982 - Box Car Willie & Mud 2009 - Jason Michael Carroll a concert work. exudes that sense of romance and as well as new songs and old stan- Wrestling 2010 - Josh Gracin “We were amazed to find how ex- good-natured charm. dards,” said Al McManus, Diffie’s 1983 - Louise Mandrell 2019 - Joe Diffie and Brandon Lay pensive so many of the acts were, “I’ve always loved well-written even if they only had one hit. The songs,” says the Grammy winner. See DIFFIE on 12. 1984 - Atlanta and Jerry Clower

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MECHANICS NAPA service center 4 Macoupin County Fair Special Edition 2019 THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2019 THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2019 Macoupin County Fair Special Edition 2019 13 DIFFIE talk to us From Page 3 manager. “But you never know what you might get from him.” Fair Edition! With nearly 30 years in the spot- light, Diffie has no plans to slow What are your down. favorite fair memories? “I love music. It’s just a part of me,” Diffie said. “Retiring would be like cutting off an arm or something. I enjoy everything about it. The trav- el part gets old once in a while ad- mittedly, but I love the fans. It beats working any day.” Brandon Lay will be opening for Diffie on Thursday, also known for his lyrical craftsmanship as well as bringing a small-town Tennessee perspective to his music. “Growing up in Jackson, you were “Placing in the talent show, work- hearing out of each ear: rock & roll ing the food building with 4-H, and R&B to the west in Memphis, working the 4-H projects building, and country to the east in Nashville,” watching the talent shows.” he says. “But country is the only genre I wanted to be a part of. Being - Lauren Beanblossom where I’m from, I understand it, and Hausaman I think most Americans can relate because it is so specific. The most satisfying feeling as a songwriter is when people come up and say, ‘I know exactly what you meant in that line.’ Country does that like no other genre.” [continued from page 2] Stop by Carlinville Rehabilitation and Health Now signed to EMI Records Nash- 2012 fair, conditions in ville, he’s able to share those songs Springfield will improve 2011 Macoupin County Care Center to see what makes us different . . . on a grand scale, beginning with and cool heads will pre- his autobiographical debut single Smoky Jennings Pavilion Our Therapy Department using the latest “Speakers, Bleachers and Preach- vail. Fair board members techniques to recover your strength and For 2011, let the count- return to your home! ers.” Inspired directly by Brandon’s James Kaburick Keith Woods life, the song spells out right in its down begin! Queen Andrew Bagley “Winning the girls longest hair Pageants, the Sh-Boom title the three chief influences that Russell Boehl Dale Kasten Honorary Stop by for a contest when I was a kid. The prize shaped him. There was always coun- concert, a new carni- was a blue ribbon and a silver dol- Justin Boente Dale Lehmann Members tour and see try music on the radio, he played bas- val midway, a mud drag what everyone lar.” ketball, football and baseball, and his Keith Bowman competition, agricultural Ron Maedge Steve Adams is talking about. dad spread the gospel on Sundays as - Sarah Zimmer Gillen exhibits and a wide va- Greg Broaddus a minister. Dave O’Dell Dean Anderson riety of attractions, the From the employees ofBeautifully appointed private suites “Between going to church and Macoupin County Fair Ray Brown Jack Price Ed Boente playing sports, there was always a knows how to throw a Randy Brown Ronnie Reiher Keith ChismMacoupin CountyNow Available! Asphalt,Private INC. Rehab to home suites... lesson to be learned,” says Brandon. party. The county fair Call to reserve yours today “And country music lyrics are all Gerald Carney (Limited Availability) strives to bring rural and Tom Reznicek James H. Donald- about life lessons. All of that helped Sharon Carty me figure out who I am in the world urban people together. It John Rich son • Physical, Occupational and is our hope that this is Greg & Joyce Speech therapies and what I wanted to do.” Darrell Rothe Alice Drury Have fun at Lay is currently building an au- a place where everyone Clagg • Skilled Nursing services dience by releasing a series of two- is welcome and there is Jared Ruyle Louis Hacke • Private rehab to home suites Mike Crabtree • 24 hour a day / 7 day a week song EPs beginning with the one-two something for everyone Mike Schwab Robert Kaufman the fair! admissions punch of “Speakers, Bleachers and to enjoy. We invite and Wayne Decker • Medicare, Medicaid, Private Preachers” and the thumping cruis- welcome everyone to join Brad Stayton Jim Kessinger Beautifully appointed semi-private suites and some private insurance’s Ed Griffel FAIR accepted ing jam “Let It.” This will build up to ADMISSION 1330 Orange St., “Neal McCoy concert with my us in making the 159th Jerry Thomas James Launer • Restaurant style dining dad.” a debut album sometime in the near Macoupin County Fair Robert Hampton Carlinville, IL 62626 future. Until then, Macoupin resi- a place “Where family, Bill Heyen Robert & Crystal Delbert Walk dents will soon have the opportunity TUESDAY (217)854-2511 friends and neighbors to add themselves to that growing Everett Johnston Wiese Meade Woods Office: (217) 854-4576 - Jimmy Garner share the fun!” 751 North Oak Street base of fans. NIGHT Fax: (217) 854-4578 Carlinville, IL 62626 Mayor Schwab speaks out on the Fair! R.E. 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Glenn Insurance Agency Enjoy1967 - Lester Family and Pee Wee King Hot Water and Steam Heat future Fairs will remain the same as the From Wednesday, June 26, 1968ENJOY - Porter Waggoner THE New Construction and Remodeling Jason Michael Carroll, they have been in recent through Saturday, June 29, fair Crop & Farm Insurance 1969Fair! - Sonny James Josh Gracin, Craig Mor- years. MACOUPIN COUNTY FAIR! See you217-854-7216 admission is $10 per person. This 1970 - Jack Green and Jeannie Seeley Businessgan and Joe Nichols are Some might think end- Il Lic. No. 058-116-468 includes unlimited rides. There is and Alex Houston and Elmer Contest just a few of the coun- ing the concert would at the770 Fair! WEST MAIN • PO BOX 523 no charge for parking. Auto, Health, Life, Home 1971 - Bill Anderson in beautiful Downtown Carlinville try musicians who have drastically reduce the CARLINVILLE, ILLINOIS The carnival opens at 5:30 1972 - Jim Ed Brown, Archie Campbell headlined the Macoupin number of people attend- REGIONAL QUALIFIER p.m. each night from Wednesday 1973 - David Houston and 320 West Main County Fair in the last ing the Fair, Dugger through Saturday. decade. This year’s Fair does not think that will 1974 - Bill Anderson The Kids Corner is open 217-854-4567 lineup, however, is no- be the case, because other 1975 - Sonny James, Hermonica Kids and Dad Macoupin County Fair Wednesday through Saturday Animals are big part of the 4-H program. ticeably missing a popu- events will lure the pub- 1976 - Jeannie C. Riley, Alex Houston, Visit us at www.BatesMotor.com from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at 6:30 pm lar country musician. lic. Specifically, he said, Challengers - Bi-Centennial Parade See you Glenn InsuranceAccording toAgency Ma- “the Demolition Derby 1977ENJOY - Billy Crash THECraddock, Sunshine Express The Illinois State Fair is partnering with 9 Illinois County Fairs coupin County Fair on Saturday has always 1978 - Jim Ed Brown & Helen Cornelius at the Crop & Farm Insurance been the biggest draw for (including Macon-6/8, Greene-6/19, Macoupin-6/27, Henry-6/29, President Mark Dugger, MACOUPIN1979 - Marty COUNTY Robbins FAIR! See you Morgan-7/11, Marshall-Putnam-7/13, Menard-7/18, Champaign-7/23 the Illinois General As- the last few years” and 1980 - Billy Crash Craddock Andy GlennBusinessSandy Smith he expects the same to be Fair! & Adams-7/26). Each of these County Fairs will host a regional Illinois sembly had, at one point, 1981 - Marty Robbins, Circus, Nichols Brothers the case this year. at the Fair! st nd Auto, Health,“zeroed Life, out” fundingHome for 1982 - Box Car Willie & Mud Wrestling State Fair Karaoke Contest. The 1 & 2 place regional winners According to Dugger, from each of the regional contests will advance to the Illinois State Welcomefairs, but the funding was 1983 - Louise Mandrell added back in during about 30 to 35 percent of Fair Karaoke Finals competition. Finalists will be competing for a 1984 - Atlanta and Jerry Clower budget negotiations. As the funding for the Fair 1985 - Charley Pride Carlinville chance to perform 2 songs on the Illinois State Fair Grandstand comes from the state, to thea result, theFair! funding level 1986 - Loretta Lynn Stage. funneled through the Il- has remained the same as 1987 - Conway Twitty linois Department of Ag- it was in 2010. 1988 - Mel Tillis For rules or to register online, please visit www.glenninsurance.net riculture. The remaining Even though funding 1989 - Mickey Gilley CHECK OUT OUR NEW STORE AT 65 to 70 percentArea comes Diesel Service, Inc. 428was N. not Broad cut, Dugger said 1990 - Charlie Daniels and Garth Brooks www.IllinoisStateFair.info the headlining concert from rental fees for us-1300 North University Street ing the grounds or stor- 1991 - Oakridge Boys 270 N. Broad St. Space is limited, so register today to compete in the Carlinville,was eliminated IL in an ef- Carlinville,1992 - Alan IL Jackson (217) 854-2641 fort by the Fair board to ing boats and campers Macoupin Co. Fair’s Karaoke Contest for a chance to Andy Glenn Sandy Smith 1993 - Tanya Tucker 217-854-9661 217-854-2591be more fiscally respon- and from the Fair itself. perform at the 2019 Illinois State Fair. www.areadieselservice.comwww.areadiesel.com1994 - Oakridge Boys Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. • Sat. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. sible. “The country music Money made from the 1995 - Mark Chestnut and Don’t Welcomeshow has been a losing Fair goes right back into 1996 - Sammy Kershaw THURSDAY, jUlY 14,proposition 2011 for the last the fund to pay for theE nquirEr~DEmocrat Miss next year’s Fair. 1997 - Tracy Byrd and Lover Boy Carlinville 5 to theseveral years,”Fair! he com- Welcome to Out! mented. Discontinuing “We try to generate as 1998 - Pam Tillis the concert was “not a di- many dollars locally as the1999 - Aaron Tippinfair! and Bill Anderson www.glenninsurance.netrect result of funding is- we can,” said Dugger, 2000 - Steve Wariner sues, but of trying to use because there is no guar- 2001 - Neil McCoy CHECK OUT OUR NEW STORE AT antee state fundsArea will be Diesel2002 - Phil Vassar Service, and Delene Inc. Groomer 428dollars N. Broad wisely. We just 1300 North University Street Groomer Kristin Aaron can’t keep losing money available. “We operate 2003 - Joe Nichols and comedian 270 N. 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The ITPA class includes 5500 Antiques, 9500 Pro Farm, 6850 Pro Farm, 8000 Pro Street Die- sel Trucks and 8500 Limited Pro Stock. The Illinois Hot Farm will fea- The Smoky Jennings’ Pavilion will play host to many events this year, including a preliminary Illinois State Fair karaoke contest plus performances by the ture tractors weighing in at 8000 NCR Band and Glendale Riders. The pavilion will open at 11 a.m. every day and close by 1 a.m. from Thursday to Saturday. and 12,500 pounds. The County Tractors will also come in two weighted catagories - 12,500 and 15,000 pounds. Growth to continue at the Smoky Jennings’ Pavilion The 7000 Factory Gas, 6200 The MCF tractor pull (top) will feature four different classes and is sched- 4wd Pro Stock Gas, 6200 2wd The Smoky Jennings Pavilion Over the weekend, the NCR an icon stop for many fairgoers ments to help run the faccility wall, has been replaced with this uled for June 28 at 6:30 p.m. The demolition derby (bottom) will take Super Stock Gas and 8300 Work place in the county fairground grandstand June 29 at 7 p.m. will be open every day at 11 a.m. Band (Friday) and the local fa- over the years. Now, the fair has and raise money for new equip- recent installment. The public is Stock Diesel make up this year’s Have fun serving the Macoupin County vorite Glendale Riders (Satur- taken it over again. Beer will be ment. encouraged to come out and see Central Illinois Truck Puller rep- five classes - Modified, grand prize with $400 lone $500 prize for the Fair’s famous fish and fries. Sev- day) will be featured. Flyers are sold in cans and the signature For the last few months, Area the new foundation these groups resentatives. Stock, Gut-n-Go, Com- (second) and $100 champion in the Mini- at the county fair! eral varieties of beverages will also located on the Macoupin fish squares will once again be Heating and Cooling (Danny have laid. Central Illinois truck pulling pact and Mini-Vans. (third) payouts as well. Van class. be available. County Fair’s website. available and served on bread. Koster), Glass Cutters (Daron “The fair is very thankful to rules will be enforced and can The Stock class in- This same system will Each class has a sev- On Thursday, June 27, there The Smoky Jennings Pavilion A tent was added to the side and Kimmy Donner), Kelly Hut- Smoky Jennings Chevrolet for be found at www.centralillinois- cludes a top prize of apply for the Compact en car minimum. If this truckpullers.com. $2,000, with additional class. limit is surpassed, all will be a preliminary competi- was built just before the 2018 of the old beer tent, in which son Plumbing, Mitchell Brothers their generous donation and com- A quiet & cozy tion for the Illinois State Fair fair by R & E Buildings. A do- several bands performed. Now, Electric and Koster Construction mitment,” said Macoupin Coun- Demolition Derby payouts of $1,000 (sec- The Gut-n-Go class winnings will be reduced gaming Karaoke Contest. More infor- nation from Smoky Jennings all acts will be hosted on a new LLC have worked together to ty Fair President Kim Rhodes. The demolition derby will take ond) and $250 (third) to will have a $900 payout to half. experience! place Saturday, June 29 in the the back end of the top (first), with $400 (sec- A complete list of mation can be found on the Illi- Chevrolet made this project pos- stage. build a new kitchen. The old one, The pavilion will close at 1 county fairground grandstand at three. ond) and $100 (third) rules can be found on the nois State Fair website or at ma- sible. The pavilion replaced the The pavilion is staffed by which was without air condition- a.m. from Thursday through Sat- 7:00 p.m. The Modified class also up for grabs. Macoupin County Fair’s coupincountyfair.org. historic beer tent that had been volunteers and local fire depart- ing and held together by one urday. This year’s derby will feature consists of a $1,100 There will only be a website. CNB Bank & trust presents “Hotel ST CHOICE REALTY Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation” & Auction Service CNB Bank & Trust will pres- ent “Hotel Translyvania 3: Sum- Real Slot Machines Complimentary Water, Soda & Snacks 1 mer Vacation” Tuesday, June 25, Quiet, Discreet Video Serving you with honesty and integrity as part of Macoupin County Fair Game Parlor Free Reward Programs Preview night. Hours: Mon-Wed 7 AM- 12 Midnight, Refreshments of popcorn, Dip- Thur-Sat 7 AM- 1 AM, Sun 12 Noon-12 Midnight pin’ Dots and Dole Whip will be Located in the Carlinville Plaza Looking for a home? provided. CNB also will provide water. The movie is scheduled to start Looking to sell a home? at dusk. Originally released in the summer of 2018, the movie is one Need help knowing if hour and 37 minutes in length. Those interested in attending are encouraged to bring a lawn chair. you qualify for a loan? This is the first time CNB has held its annual movie night at the We’ll see you at the Call me today! fairgrounds. Fire trucks, antique tractors and Macoupin County Fair! You don’t have to do this alone. more will be on display. Admission to the fair is free that night.The preview night includes Working for you with twilight harness racing starting at 6 p.m. There is a $2 charge for a honesty and integrity. race program. A Kiddie Tractor Pull is sched- uled for Tuesday, June 26, at 6:30 Call Me For Details COME JOIN US! JUNE 25, 2019 p.m. at the Herman Franke Pavil- FAIR PREVIEW NIGHT MACOUPIN CO. © Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. ion. 220 N. Broad St., PO Box 77 FOOD, FIRETRUCKS, ANTIQUE TRACTORS, AND MORE FAIRGROUNDS The official fair opening is Lisa Miller, • Invite friends and family– bring your lawn chairs. scheduled for 5:45 p.m. with the Carlinville, IL 62626 Hosted by: • Refreshments provided. singing of the “Star- Spangled • The movie will begin at dusk. Banner.” Phone: 217-854-2571 Broker • Stay updated about the event There will be an antique tractor with Facebook. Fax: 217-854-6796 parade. The Smoky Jennings pa- vilion will be open for beverages 217-825-3999 cell/text www.cnbil.com and fish, starting at 3 p.m.

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Madelynn Williams Maya Marcacci Nina Moutrie Patty Walch Jordyn Loveless Lillian McCurley Paizley Chingman Taylor Foiles Willow England Eight vying for annual Miss Macoupin crown Junior Miss Contestants have been eant director. daughter of Donna Schmid nifer and Brandon Howell of practicing one night a week The Junior Miss in its 12th and John Moutrie of Gil- Girard; Gianna Alexia Long, and Little Miss since before Memorial Day year while the Little Miss is lespie; Patty Leanne Walch, the daughter of Laura Long titles will also on this year’s pageant. crowning a winner for the the daughter of Ryan and and Doug and Amy Long of While friends and family 36th time. Debbie Walch of Atwater; Carlinville; Jordyn Chyann be awarded of the contestants look for- In total, there are 30 con- Madelynn Rae Williams, the Loveless, the daughter of Later this month, a more ward to pageant night, an testants combined in the daughter of Chris Melissa Jerel and Debbie Loveless than six decade tradition will event that takes place ear- Miss, Junior Miss and Little Williams of Carlinville. and Brian and Stacey Miller continue as the next Miss lier in the day has more im- Miss competitions. Junior Miss of Carlinville; Lillian Renee Macoupin is crowned at the pact on who eventually gets Miss Macoupin There are 10 contestants McCurley, the daughter of fair. crowned. There are 10 contestants seeking the title of Junior Christina McCurley and Bill The Miss Macoupin pag- “The biggest part of the vying for the title of Miss Miss this year. Contestants McCurley of Carlinville; and eant in its 61st year and the competition is the inter- Macoupin at this year’s are: Clara Grace Boyett, the Grace Ashley Prograis, the 2019 winner will be crowned view,” said Hilary Lunt, who fair. Contestants are: Emily daughter of Sarah Boyett and daughter of Paul and Saman- Wednesday, June 26, at the is in her sixth year as pag- Christine Barr, the daugh- Casey Boyett of Carlinville; tha Prograis of Palmyra. fairgrounds. ter of Robert and Crystal Alyssa Nicole Carriker, the Little Miss Wiese and Dave and Leann daughter of Brad and Amber This year, there are 15 con- Have a great time at the Barr of Carlinville; Daelyn Carriker of Standard City; testants in the Little Miss Ally Brown, the daughter of Paizley Alyssa Corvette competition. 2019 Macoupin County Fair! Dustin and Kelly Brown of Chingman, the daughter of They are Madalyn Beasley, This year’s Little Miss contestants are, front, from left, Madalyn Beasley, Aubree Cunningham, Ciylina Siar, Josee Hart, Nellie Meisenheimer, Callie Jackson, Brynlee Reese; Waggoner; Megan Jo Hatlee, David and Michelle Ching- the daughter of Alex Beasley back, Henley Bomkamp, Mattie Norris, Charlotte Rose, Charlie Reising, Molly Carriker, Ryann Buzick, Claire Vinyard, Charlee Steward and Brielle Scott. Paige Dambacher for Safe. Sound. Secure. the daughter of Kelley and man and Carlinville; Savage amd Ashli Bell of Shipman; P. Dambacher Photography. Becky Hatlee of Gillespie; “Willow” Sioux England, Aubree Cunningham, the Nellie Meisenheimer, the inville; Henley Bomkamp, Charlie Reising, the daugh- Justin and Allison Buzick of and Jennifer Scott of Gil- THE GAZDA INSURANCE Alexandra Marie Henry-Al- the daughter of David and daughter of Steven and Ju- daughter of Keith and Lisa the daughter of Joseph and ter of Devenon and Shelly Girard; Claire Vinyard, the lespie. AGENCY, INC. len, the granddaughter of Fa- Nichole Boedecker and Eric lie Cunningham of Medora; Meisenheimer of Palmyra; Faron Bomkamp of Carlin- Reising of Worden; Little daughter of B.J. and Ashley Molly Carriker of Carlin- Carlinville, IL • 217-854-5411 ther John R. Henry of Plain- England of Carlinville; Tay- Ciylina Siar, the daughter Callie Jackson, the daughter ville; Mattie Norris, daugh- Miss Macoupin County Fair Vinyard of Carlinville; Char- ville is the reigning Little view; Maya Marie Marcacci, lor Renae Foiles, the daugh- of Jody Siar and Christina of Stephen Kerri Castleberry ter of Jarrett and Kelsey Nor- 2018 Molly Carriker, the lee Steward, the daughter of Miss. This year’s pageant is Home •Auto • Farm • Property • Casualty the daughter of Mike and ter of Brian and Caress Foiles Simmons of Gillespie; Josee of Gillespie; and Brynlee ris of Carlinville; Charlotte daughter of Brad and Amber Jacob and Amanda Steward directed by Elissa Graham, Personal & Business • Life • Workers Comp Susan Marcacci of Benld; of Carlinville; Amelia Grace Hart, the daughter of William Reese, the daughter of Nate Rose, the daughter of Brett Carriker of Carlinville; Ry- of Carlinville; and Brielle who is in her sixth year as General Liability • Liquor Liability Nina Gabrielle Moutrie, the Howell, the daughter of Jen- and Tausha Hart of Girard; and Lumanda Reese of Carl- and Jayme Rose of Girard; ann Buzick, the daughter of Scott, the daughter of Brad director. Business Owners 28 Macoupin County Fair Special Edition 2019 THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2019 Macoupin County Fair Special Edition 2019 9