1910-2010 (with a few years skipped in between) This year we're celebrating a "Century of Fun! Fun! Fun!" August 12-15, 2010

2. On October 13, 2008,
Blue Mound lost a hero.
Our brother, Billy “The Doze” Miller,
will forever be remembered.
We miss you Billy.
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3. Fall Festival Directors
Co-Presidents .................................................................. Cory & Jan Ritter
Secretary ........................................................................... Roberta Gorden
Treasurer ................................................................................Diana Kupish
50/50 Raffle ...................................................................... Cory & Jan Ritter
Bingo..................................................................Beth Calvert & Sally Brown
Booklet ........................................................................................ Jan Ritter
Booklet Advertising ...................................................Fall Festival Directors
Booklet Cover, T-Shirt Design & Signage ................................ Elias Stein
Chicken Dinner ............................................................. Tom & Diana Ritter
Compliments Of .....................................................................Eleanor Zeeb
Concessions ........................................................................... Larry Brown
Cruise-In .................................................................. Bob & Kathy Brownlee
Danny R. Byard Memorial Run ............................... Jodi True & Chris Hale
Fall Festival Memorabilia ....................................................... Larry Brown
Friday Games ..........................................................................Susan Deetz
Horseshoe Pitch ................................................................... Corey Trimble
Parade ..............................................................Becky Hale & Scott Swigert
Photo Contest .................................................. Erin Svendsen & Lisa Dalke
Pork Chop Dinner ....................................................Grant & Logan Noland
Publicity ......................................................................Fall Festival Directors
Royalty Contests ............................................................Lindsay Hutchens
Sunday Service .........................................Bethel United Methodist Church
Taste of Fall Festival ....................................... Jill Jones & Megan Pistorius
Volleyball Tournament ............................................. Pat Nolen Musselman
Washers Tournament .....................................Pete Pistorius & Matt Brown
Share your festival memories and photos
with us on our Facebook page.
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4. EVENTS
Thursday | August 12, 2010
5:00 pm Fall Festival Memorabilia
Blue Mound United Methodist Church
5:00 pm Carnival Rides
6:00 pm Bingo
6:30 pm STAGE SHOW
Taste of Fall Festival
Introduction of Grand Marshals
7:00 pm STAGE SHOW
Little Miss Contest
Junior Miss Contest
Miss Blue Mound Fall Festival Contest
Friday | August 13, 2010
7:30 am Blue Mound Lions Club 2-Man Scramble
Moweaqua Golf Course
10:00 am Youth Games
Meridian Intermediate School Yard
4:00 pm Char-Broiled Pork Chop Dinner
4:00 pm Carnival Rides
6:00 pm Bingo
6:00 pm STAGE SHOW
Baby Contest
Prince & Princess Contest
Mini King & Queen Contest
8:00 pm STAGE SHOW
Rock of Ages
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5. Saturday | August 14, 2010
7:00 am Blue Mound Lodge Breakfast Buffet
Blue Mound Lodge #682
8:00 am Danny R. Byard Memorial 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
11:00 am “A Century of Fun! Fun! Fun!” Parade
12:00 pm Ice Carving—Olympic Gold Medalist, Aaric Kendall
12:00 pm Carnival Rides
1:00 pm Fun Cruise-In
1:00 pm Volleyball Tournament
Meridian Intermediate School Yard
1:00 pm Fireman Waterball Tournament
2:00 pm Dan Keding, Storyteller for All Ages
Blue Mound United Methodist Church
2:00 pm Horseshoe Pitching Tournament
4:00 pm Fried Chicken Dinner
4:00 pm Washers Tournament
6:00 pm Bingo
6:15 pm STAGE SHOW
Announcement of Fall Festival Event Winners
6:30 pm STAGE SHOW
Zoo Improv
8:00 pm STAGE SHOW
Flatlands Band
9:30 pm 50/50 Raffle Drawing
Sunday | August 15, 2010
9:30 am Church Service
11:00 am Fireman’s Lunch
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6. 2010 Fall Festival Grand Marshal
Ray Batman
Ray is a native of central Illinois. He was
born in Tuscola, lived in Sullivan, and
moved to Blue Mound while in the fifth
grade. He graduated from Blue Mound
High School in 1962. He attended Lincoln
Land Community College, Lake Land
Community College, and the University of
Illinois Springfield. He is the son of Don
and Pauline Batman. Ray and his younger
brothers Bill, who died in an automobile
accident in 1970, and Jim lived with
their parents in the second house built in
Sunnyside Addition. All three boys were
paper carriers for the Chicago Daily News.
He married Nancy Jo Scott, daughter of John (Scotty) and Iva Scott,
in 1964. They had three children, Jay of Charlotte, NC, Shannon Percoco
of Champaign, IL and Lindsay Chapman of Seattle, WA. After 38 wonderful
years of marriage, Nancy Jo passed away in January 2003.
Ray found love a second time and married Missy Vieweg in 2006.
He has two grown stepdaughters, Amanda, of Charlotte, NC, and Megan,
of Decatur. Ray and Missy are the very proud grandparents of Lexi (3),
Teo (3), Logan (1) and Nico (1).
After graduating from Blue Mound High School, Ray spent two years in
the oil fields of Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. When he and Nancy Jo were first
married, they lived in Canton, MO, where Ray helped construct a concrete
grain elevator. They moved back to Blue Mound, where Ray worked for
the Blue Mound Grain Company for two years, and then worked for his
father-in-law at Scotty’s Supermarket, as one of very few left-handed
butchers on record.
In 1967 the Blue Mound Jaycees and the Blue Mound Fire Department
were recruited to organize the Blue Mound Fall Festival. If those
organizations had not stepped forward, there is speculation the Festival
would not have survived to celebrate “A Century of Fun! Fun! Fun!”
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7. Ray was president of the Jaycees and Bill Hadden was president of
the Volunteer Fireman. The two men worked very hard to create a team
approach that allowed many volunteers to enjoy running the Festival
instead of a handful of the same persons doing all the work. They had only
$7.85 to work with that year, but with several chairmen and many people
volunteering over the years, the festival continues on solid footing.
In 1970 Ray began as Dove, Inc.’s first staff person in Decatur. He served
as executive director until 1977, when he and his family relocated to Camp
Walter Scott, south of Effingham, IL.
After working as an associate regional minister for the Christian Church in
Illinois and Wisconsin for nine years, the Batman’s moved back to Decatur
in 1986, where Ray served as the finance director at Dove until being
appointed executive director in 1997.
Dove, Inc. is a multi-service agency, formed as a coalition of religious
organizations in 1970 to provide human services in a variety of areas of
need. Dove operates in Dewitt, Macon, Moultrie, Piatt and Shelby counties
in central Illinois. Its major programs include: comprehensive domestic
violence shelter and services, community organizing, senior volunteer
opportunities, emergency assistance, women’s advocacy, youth drug
abuse prevention, recycling, diversity training, and services to the homeless
population. Although Dove is sponsored by 58 area churches, its programs
and services are provided to any without regard to religious affiliation
and are not religious in content. Ray continues to lead Dove and is well
respected by the social service community for his work and advocating for
those in need.
With the exception of his brief stint as a HER magazine centerfold earlier
this year, Ray’s traditional Midwest values have guided him well in life.
Event sign up forms are available at:
slideshare.net/bluemoundfallfestival
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8. The Original Fall Festival
“Our greatest blessings are FREE — water, air, sunshine,
and the social intermingling of kindred spirits.”
This contemplation appears in the opening pages of the 1910 Fall Festival
booklet. The original festival was held on October 13, 14 & 15, 1910.
It goes on to state that, “every condition that possibly could contribute to
social pleasure will be present — the jolly crowds, the varied amusements,
the scenes and triumphs, the splendid township exhibits, the captivating
music, the keen appetites, the delicious diners, the ever-widening circle
of friends, and the ever-changing panorama are features that warms the
hearts of all, and that even night tempts the presence of Cupid himself.”
The main purpose of the original festival was, “an opportunity for farmers
to exhibit their products…..not to offer to the public a carnival composed
of cheap shows, but a Festival which is for the benefit of the farmers and
merchants.” The majority of the first program book was dedicated to
listing the categories of entries, which ranged from mules, draft horses,
poultry, grain, food entries and artwork. The top cash prize given was $5,
though most ranged from 25¢–$2.00. Other prizes for winners ranged
from chocolates, shoes, buggy whips, cigars, coffee, flour, dishes and
canned fruit.
Some of the more unusual prizes:
• A ton of coal from the Blue Mound Coal Co. for the person winning the
greatest number of premiums in the poultry category
• ¼ dozen Head Lice Ointment from Blue Mound Pharmacy to the
winner of the Best White Leghorn Cockerel (a rooster)
• A six month subscription to the Blue Mound Leader and a ‘fine writeup’
to the lady baking the best cake of any kind
• A soup ladle to the best lady driver of a single rig (a small,
horse-drawn carriage)
• A 50¢ bottle of Corn Huskers’ Liniment from Dr. Montgomery to the
person entering the heaviest ear of corn
All entries had to be owned and produced by entrants from Mosquito,
Stonington, Mt. Auburn, Buckhart, Blue Mound, Pleasant View, Prairieton
or South Macon townships.
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9. The 1912 Blue Mound Fall Festival Committee. Left to right in front row: James M. Beckett,
Ben Joestes, A.A. Bauer. Back row: E.P. Brewer, Harry Griswold, Charles Crow, Charles H.
Moomey, W. Scott Davidson and Eli Peck. W.O. Matthew was the tenth member of
the committee.
Meals were served by the ladies of the area churches. The area businesses
could compete in decorated window display contests. There were contests
for “prettiest baby girl” and “prettiest baby boy.” There were prizes given
for best decorated floats, though there is no mention in the 1910 booklet
of an actual parade. It is unknown exactly which amusements were present
at the original Fall Festival. It can be verified that at least beginning in the
late ‘teens, there were offerings of a Ferris wheel, swings, fun house and
chance games. A few traveling carnivals even offered “girlie shows” and
fixed fights, though these were later deemed to be adverse to the family
nature of the festival and were therefore halted.
The location of the earliest Fall Festivals was in the area that is now
between the present-day Post Office and the State Bank of Blue Mound.
Though much has changed since the original festival was held one hundred
years ago, it is in that same spirit that we endeavor to continue on with
this tradition. We wish you the greatest blessings, and hope you have the
opportunity to enjoy the ‘social intermingling of kindred spirits’ on this,
our centennial Fall Festival.
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10. Past Presidents
1910 .........C.H. Moomey 1968 ......... Paul Baughman & Jim Harris
1912 .........Committee: James M. 1969 ......... Paul Baughman &
Beckett (farmer), A.A. Bauer (furniture & Elbert Bonn
undertaker), E.P. Brewer (meat retailer), 1970 ......... Paul Baughman, Elbert Bonn
Charles Crow (bank clerk), Harry & Muril Beck
Griswold (farmer), Ben Jostes (operated 1971 .........Ruth Ann Morey (Foster)
elevator), W. Scott Davidson (farmer), 1972 .........John Scott
Charles A. Moomey (farmer), 1973 .........Morris Barnard
W.O. Matthew, Eli Peck (banker) 1974–75 ...Morris Barnard & John Scott
1952 .........Unknown 1976–79 ...Danny Byard Sr.
1953 .........Dr. E.C. Jourdan 1980–81 ...Frances “Bud” Walsh
1954 .........C.B. Moore 1982 .........Unknown
1955 .........Unknown 1983–84 ...Wayne Rice & John Scott
1956 .........Unknown 1985–90 ... Dr. Doug Shroyer &
1957 .........Burt M. Wise Tom Ritter
1958 .........F.B. Thiele 1991–92 ...Helen Albert & Jeff Zeeb
1959 .........Howard Brown 1993–94 ... Helen Albert &
1960 .........Charles O. Bafford Denise Blakeman
1961 .........J. Wm. Robinson 1995 .........Diana Ritter & Lisa Gillen
1962 .........Glen Dalluge 1996–98 ...Diana Ritter
1963 .........Lloyd Ater 1999–02 ...Karla Ashburn
1964 .........Chet Minks 2003–05 ...Denise Blakeman
1965 .........Joyce McCoy 2006–08 ... Denise Blakeman &
1966 .........Lloyd Ater Roberta Gorden
1967 ......... Raymond Batman & 2009–10 ...Cory & Jan Ritter
Bill Hadden
Left to right: Jeff Zeeb and Helen Albert
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11. Past Grand Marshals
1976...Bill & Mary Clements 1993...Harold & Ines McLaughlin
1977... 76–77 Blue Mound High School 1994...Larry & Carol Brown
Basketball Team 1995...Theola Hartwig
1978...Unknown 1996...June Brown
1979...Paul & Valera Sckowska 1997...Muril Beck
1980...Unknown 1998...William, Jr. & Nelda Dalluge
1981...Blue Mound Rotary Club 1999...Robert & Dorothy Rainey
1982... Cyril (Cy) & Catherine Declercq 2000...Merle & Lois Damery
1983... Bob Childers & Beulah Kinser 2001... Meridian 7th Grade Boys
1984...Helen Baughman Basketball Team
1985... Russell Edmunds & 2002...C. David & Sally Ann Brown
Clayton Allgood 2003...James Ralph Beckett
1986...Wayne Rice & John Scott 2004...Dean & Janet Damery
1987... Wilmer Hamilton & 2005...Gordon & Betty Eckols
Jack Armstrong 2006...Vic & Farreline Oxby
1988...Malcolm & Violet Mathias 2007...Norman & Eleanor Jordan
1989...Larry & Wanda Carr 2008...Jack and Virginia Brown
1990...Stan & Vi Thompson 2009... 2009 Class 1A Basketball State
1991...Roy & Elsie Bliler Champion Meridian Hawks
1992...Lloyd & Clara Mae Ater 2010...Raymond Batman
Left to right: 1991 Grand Marshals Elsie and Roy Bliler
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12. Past Themes
1961 ...Parade of Songs 1988 ... Elections…Yesterday,
1962 ...The Good Old Days Today, Tomorrow
1963 ...Nursery Rhymes 1989 ...Happiness Is
1964 ...Election Years 1990 ...The Old, the New & the 90’s
1965–68 Unknown 1991 ...Summer Dreams
1969 ...Mod is Fine for ‘69 1992 ...Cartoon Caravans
1970 ... Blue Mound Centennial 1993 ...A Circus is Coming to Town
100 Years of Color 1994 ...Be a Sport
1971 ... A Fabulous Past, 1995 ... Blue Mound Salutes the Streets
Fantastic Future of Yesteryear 1870–1995
1972 ... Love Makes the World 1996 ...Let the Games Begin
Go Round 1997 ... Hot Time in the Old
1973 ...It’s Fun to Remember Town Tonight!
1974 ...Make a Wish 1998 ...Garden Party
1975 ...This Is My Country 1999 ...The Best of the Century
1976 ...Salute to America ‘76 2000...Down on the Farm
1977 ...A New Era…Plain or Fancy 2001...Winning Traditions
1978 ...Happy Days 2002...Hillbilly Hoe Down
1979 ...Nursery Rhymes 2003...Hog Heaven
1980 ...Family Life in Illinois 2004...Flashback to the 50’s
1981 ...Town of Reading & Recreation 2005... Fall Festival Celebrates…
1982 ...It’s a Fair World The Arts
1983 ...Holiday Spree ‘83 2006...A Day at the Races
1984 ... Farming the Ground Around 2007...Festival Fiesta
Blue Mound 1834–1984 2008...Broadway Melody
1985 ...Come Grow with Us 2009...Cloud 9
1986 ...Let Freedom Ring 2010...A Century of Fun! Fun! Fun!
1987 ...Memories…Remember When…
Matt Ervin (age 19) with Dippin Merv’s 1998 “Garden Party” parade float
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13. Past Royalty
1952...Vicki White Chapman 1994...Derek Mathias & Erica Funk
1953...Kay Chapman Little 1995... Jr. Miss Stacy Swigert, Josiah
1954...Pat Taylor King Damery & Alexandria Kitchens
1955...Barbara Bell Bloom 1996...No Royalty
1956...Daisy Fair 1997...Garth Luka & Alaina Kitchens
1957...Barbara Dummermuth 1998...Whitney Patient
1958...Rita Buzan Gorden 1999... Mini King Luke Hilliard, Mini
1959...Donna Landreth Seabaugh Queen Heather Doyle, Prince
1960...Diana Doty Hall Dakota Taylor & Princess
1961...Linda Skipper Hill Kimberly Spiker
1962...Cheryl Hobbs Taylor 2000... Mini King Dustin Brown,
1963...Judy Reed Carr Mini Queen Emily Luka, Prince
1964...Jean Boggs Brown Tanner Bourisaw & Princess
1965...Janis Hastings Sewell Marty Deetz
1966...Cathy Canaday Ashby 2001... Mini King Dakota Taylor, Mini
1967...Marcy Heller Lewis Queen Lauren Sefried & Princess
1968...Lynette Damery Durbin Alexandria Kitchens
1969... Greg Hadden & Debbie 2002... Prince Damien Cunningham,
Chapman Moore Princess Kate Lookabaugh,
1970...Annette Baughman Park Mini King Dalton Johnson & Mini
1971...Michelle Nichols Graham Queen Madison Chambers
1972...Mary Ward Kinney 2003... Mini King Travis Robinson, Mini
1973–76 No Royalty Queen Tiffany Reed & Princess
1977...Brian Verhusen & Kelly Beckett Kayla Schall
1978...No Royalty 2004... Baby Contest Bobby Tackett,
1979...Laurie Sturgis Burnett Prince Derek McLaughlin,
1980...Chad Lotz & Angie Cribbet Tullis Princess Hailey Wilson, Mini King
1981...Sherry Flamm Nicholls Jake Deetz & Mini Queen
1982... Jeff Tish & Hollie Buzan Ciara Steffens
Habermehl 2005... Baby Contest Kenzi Venters,
1983...Marla Rice Prince Jace Hite, Princess
1984... Adam Trimble & Hannah Pirtle, Mini King
Katie Pistorius Paulek Brayden Younger, Mini Queen
1985...Carrie Marshall Wehlfeld Abby Chapman, Little Miss
1986... Brad McLaughlin & Gabriella Weybright, Jr. Miss
Stacy Swigert Whitley Baker
1987...Karla Catlin Ashburn 2006... Baby Contest Andrew Spears,
1988... David Canaday & Prince T.J. Giles, Princess
Amanda Jewsbury Emmy Lou Renfro, Mini King
1989...Kari Wetzel Bracey Walker Brown, Mini Queen
1990...Matthew Crump & Steffanie Shull Hailey Wilson, Little Miss
1991...Shelly Verhusen Upperman Christa Bingaman, Jr. Miss
1992...Justin Luka & Sarah Henn Mackenzie Bingaman
1993...Jill Damery
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14. Past Royalty (con’t)
2007... Baby Contest Anna Claire Ward, 2009... Baby Contest Rylie Ann
Prince Gavin Baker, Princess Washburn, Prince Kolby Stearns,
Katelyn Martin, Mini King Brian Princess Kendall Chumbley,
Reed, Mini Queen Amber Starr, Mini King Bobby Tackett, Mini
Little Miss Kayla Hankal, Junior Queen Olivia Steffens, Little Miss
Miss Samantha Carroll Samantha Lagala, Junior Miss
2008... Baby Contest Brock Boliek, Shelby Otta, Miss Blue Mound
Prince Ashton Dawson, Princess Fall Festival Audrina Pryor
Sara Butler, Mini King Ashton
Conaway, Mini Queen Paige
Patient, Little Miss Marty Deetz,
Junior Miss Mallory Wolfe,
Miss Blue Mound Fall Festival
Kaleigh Albers
Past Byard Memorial Scholarship Recipients
1991...No Scholarship Awarded 2001...Kelli Brooks
1992...No Scholarship Awarded 2002...Kendan Binkley
1993...Alicia M. White 2003...Andrew Brown
1994...Chris Scott 2004...Nicole Jostes
1995...Carrie Lines 2005...Brett McDaniel
1996...Amy Ducey 2006...Cale Ritter
1997...No Scholarship Awarded 2007...Ashley Lovelace
1998...Kristy Baker 2008...Matt Tague
1999...Alicia Wetzel 2009...John Easter
2000...Matt Pennell 2010...Breah O’Laughlin
Past Taste of Fall Festival Winners
2004...United Methodist Men for “Porky Burger”
2005...Lions Club for “Steak Sandwich”
2006... First Christian Church for “Homemade Ice Cream”
2007...Rotary Club for “Walleye Plate”
2008...Chili Cheese Deezy’s for “Chili Cheese Dog”
2009...Linda’s Place for “Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza”
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15. Left to right: Mary Damery, Opal Ashby, Marj Clark, Dorothy Skipper & Laura Jane Sperry
2010 Stands
Allen Concessions ......................................................Food
Angie Bliesner.............................................................Food and Shaved Ice
Blue Mound Fire Department ......................................Car Demolition
Blue Mound Lions Club ..............................................Sandwiches
Blue Mound Lodge # 682 ...........................................Cotton Candy
Blue Mound Park District ............................................Dunk Tank
Blue Mound Rotary Club ............................................Fish and Fish Sandwiches
Blue Mound United Methodist Church Men’s Club ...... Sandwiches and Soft Serve
Ice Cream
Camren’s Enterprises..................................................Flea Market
Donna Skelton ............................................................Garden Gate Gifts
First Christian Church of Blue Mound.......................... Homemade Ice Cream
and Deserts
Hawkette’s .................................................................Smoothies
Marjorie Alderson........................................................Homemade Desserts
Meridian Baseball Association ....................................Popcorn
Meridian Church of God .............................................Walking Tacos
Virginia Sheumaker .....................................................Homemade Crafts
Zion Chapel United Methodist Church ........................Lemon Shake-Up’s
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16. BMFF T-Shirts
Place your order for a limited edition
Blue Mound Fall Festival T-Shirt!
$12.50 for S–XL and $15 for 2XL and 3XL
Pre-orders received by noon on Friday, may be picked up
at Chambers Customs on Wednesday.
Shirts may be shipped via USPS
for an additional $4.95.
Checks should be made out
to Blue Mound Fall Festival.
Navy shirts may be purchased
under the raffle tent during the
festival while supplies last.
For more information, please
call 217-692-2412.
NAME
ADDRESS
CITY STATE ZIP
PHONE
I will pick up my shirt(s). Please mail my shirt(s).
SHIRT SIZE: S M L XL 2XL 3XL*
Adult Child
COLOR: (*Pink, brown, yellow and kiwi are not available in 3XL)
Navy Azalea Pink* Kiwi Green*
Red Chocolate Brown* Kelly Green
Orange Daisy Yellow* Black
MAIl PAyMENT AND ORDER TO:
Chambers Customs Inc., P.O. Box 226, Blue Mound, IL 62513
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17. Festival Memorabilia
Thursday | 5:00–9:00 pm
Friday | 5:00–9:00 pm
Saturday | 12:00–9:00 pm
Blue Mound United Methodist Church
Carnival Rides
Thursday | 5:00 pm
Friday | 4:00 pm
Saturday | 12:00 pm
Wise Park
50/50 Raffle
Saturday | 9:30 pm | Raffle Tent
6 tickets for $5
1 ticket for $1
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18. BINGO!
Thursday–Saturday | 6:00 pm
Wise Park Basketball Court
Win prizes ranging from cash, round-trip Amtrak
tickets, a Blue Mound Leader subscription and more.
Stay late to play blackout each night!
2 cards for a quarter
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19. Taste of
Fall Festival
Thursday | 6:30 pm | Wise Park Stage
Contest is open to all local vendors
Each participating vendor will select one menu item
for judging by four local food connoisseurs. A traveling
trophy will be awarded to the winner.
2009 Winner: Linda’s Place
For more information, please contact Jill Jones at
415-5091 or Megan Pistorius at 692-2580.
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20. Pageant
Thursday | 7:00 pm | Wise Park Stage
little Miss Contest
Contestants will have completed 3rd, 4th or 5th grade.
Girls will introduce themselves on stage and answer
three short, fun questions in their favorite summer dress
or outfit.
Junior Miss Contest
Contestants will have completed 6th, 7th or 8th grade.
Girls will interview with judges, give a short commercial
on their favorite sport or extracurricular activity and model
their favorite party dress on stage.
Miss Blue Mound Fall Festival Contest
Single ladies between the ages of 16 and 21 will interview
with judges, give a short speech on a topic of their choice
and model their favorite gown on stage.
Friday | 6:00 pm | Wise Park Stage
Baby: Birth up to 12 months
Prince & Princess: 12 months up to 3 years old
Mini King & Queen: 3 to 5 years old
Contestants must live within the Meridian School District.
For details and to register, contact Lindsay Hutchens at
865-2733 (home), 791-2177 (cell) or lindsay.hutchens@
verizon.net. Registration forms are available at The State
Bank of Blue Mound, Mane Tamers, The Blue Mound
Memorial Library and the P&G gas stations. Miss, Junior
and Little Miss contestants must register by July 31.
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22. What is it?
Photo Contest
Thursday–Saturday | Wise Park
Do you have a photographic memory? Test your
knowledge of Blue Mound. Stop by the northwest corner
of the park to participate in our competition. Through
a series of 50 photos, you will be asked to identify the
partial or tricky image displayed. Each photo will be
a representation of something or somewhere in this
beloved town. In case of a tie, a winner will be drawn
from the pool of those with the highest number of
correct responses.
Prizes
A $50 prize will be presented on stage at 6:15 pm on
Saturday to the person with the most correct answers.
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23. youth Games
Friday | 10:00 am
Meridian Intermediate School yard
One race for children walking to age 2. Five races each
for the following age groups: Pre-K, K–1st, 2nd–3rd, 4th–5th
and middle school (last grade completed).
Prizes will be awarded for top three places and
all participants.
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24. Char-Broiled
Pork Chop
Dinner
Friday | 4:00 pm | Wise Park Pavilion
Dinner includes 1 or 2 pork chops, potato, green beans,
applesauce, bread and butter, and tea.
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25. Rock of Ages
Friday | 8:00 pm | Wise Park Stage
Winner of the Decatur Herald & Review Best Local Band
SIX years running (2004–2009)
David Little, guitar, vocals
Marvin Knox, tenor/alto sax, flute, vocals
Jon Grubb, vocals, high energy
Cayla Hittmeier, vocals
Steve Jackson, baritone sax and sound
David Morrow, drums
Phil Hazenfield, bass
Doug Nicholson, keyboards, harp, vocals
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26. 20th Annual
Danny R. Byard
Memorial Run
Saturday | 8:00 am | Wise Park
5K and One Mile Fun Run
Course Registration
Flat and Fast Register in Wise Park
on the day of the race,
Male Age Divisions 7:00–7:45 am
17 & under | 18–24 | 25–29
30–34 | 35–39 | 40–44 Information and
45–49 | 50 & over to Pre-Register
Byard Memorial Run
Female Age Divisions c/o Chris Hale
17 & under | 18–25 | 26–35 P.O. Box 65
36–45 | 46 & over Blue Mound, IL 62513
Entry Fee
No rain date or refunds if canceled
$12 Pre-Registration due to weather. Participants who
$15 after July 24th register early are guaranteed a t-shirt.
2010 Danny R. Byard
Scholarship Recipient
Breah O’Laughlin
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27. Sponsors
Macon County Deputies Blue Mound Lions Club
F.O.P. Lodge #144 Blue Mound Lodge,
Refreshment Services Pepsi #682 AF & AM
The State Bank of Blue Mound Likes Insurance Agency
The Blue Mound Leader Tom Jones & Associates
Blue Mound Auto Body, P & G Quickstop
formerly Brownlee’s First Christian Church
Auto Body
Linda’s Place
Trimble Construction
IV Container
Swigert Landscaping
Monsanto
Blue Mound Firefighters
One Source
Village of Blue Mound
Pulley, Martynowski
Douglas Shroyer, D.M.D. & Blakeman
Prairieland Ag Chambers Customs
Blackland Transportation U Need A Wash
Mane Tamers/Micro Tan Village Travel
James M. Bock, M.D.
NAME AGE
ADDRESS SEX
CITY STATE ZIP
PHONE
SHIRT SIZE: S M L XL 2XL 3XL
ENTRANT’S SIGNATURE DATE
Signature of parent or guardian for consent if entrant is under 18 years of age
Waiver: In consideration of my entry, I for myself, my executors, administrators and assigns, do
hereby release and discharge The Blue Mound Fall Festival, City of Blue Mound, all Race Sponsors
and workers for any injuries suffered by me at the event. I certify that I have trained for a race of this
distance and weather conditions, and I am physically fit for the race entered.
5 K RACE ONE MILE FUN RUN & WALK
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28. Parade
Saturday | Blue Mound Parade Route
line-up 10:00 am | Parade 11:00 am
Commercial Floats
1. Any type of vehicle or animal may be entered.
2. If a towing vehicle is used as a means of moving the
float, it will not be judged as part of the float and need
not be decorated.
3. If any entry is self-propelled, such as a truck, it will be
judged the same as a float.
4. Advertising should be of good taste and placed so as
not to interfere with the view of the float.
Non-Profit Floats
The same rules apply to non-profit organization floats,
as for commercial floats, except no advertising may be
visible on the float itself. The name of the owner is not
considered as advertising in the case of a privately owned
vehicle, such as farm vehicles.
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29. Awards for Commercial and Non-Profit Floats
1st Prize 2nd Prize 3rd Prize
$60 $40 $30
Walking Entries
Decorated, walking entries will be judged in a separate
class, and are for non-profit groups only. Prizes will be
awarded as follows:
1st Prize 2nd Prize 3rd Prize
$30 $20 $10
Bicycle Entries
Decorated, bicycle entries will be judged in a separate
class. Prizes will be awarded as follows:
1st Prize 2nd Prize 3rd Prize
$15 $10 $5
No ATV’s or motorcycles with non-licensed drivers
will be allowed. No parking will be allowed on the parade
route from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm.
Anyone wishing to enter the parade should contact
Becky Hale at 692-2513 or Scott Swigert at 692-2877.
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30. Ice Carving
Saturday | 12:00 pm | Wise Park
Were you glued to your television this past winter
watching the Olympics? You will have the chance to meet
a gold medalist as central Illinois’ very own Aaric Kendall
will carve an ice sculpture in the park following the
parade. Aaric and his Olympic teammate Benjamin Rand,
of Jupiter, FL, won gold in the ice carving competition
event in the 2010 Winter Olympics held in Vancouver, B.C.
Previously, he won a bronze medal in the 2006 Winter
Olympics in Turin, Italy.
6th Annual
Fun Cruise-In
Saturday | 1:00–5:00 pm | Wise Park
Hot rods, antiques, trucks, tractors and more
are welcome! Plaques and prizes will be awarded.
Entry Fee
$10 per vehicle
For more information, call Bob or Kathy Brownlee
at 692-2880.
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31. Volleyball
Saturday | 1:00 pm
Meridian Intermediate School yard
Co-ed volleyball tournament for high school age students
and adults. Recreation and competitive divisions will be
played. A captain’s meeting will be held at 1:00 pm with
matches beginning at 1:15 pm.
Team Requirements: 6 per team, 3 gals and 3 guys
Entry Fee
$5 per person pre-registration
$6 per person on day of tournament
Prizes: Monetary prizes awarded to top three teams.
Registration
Registration forms are available at slideshare.net/
bluemoundfallfestival or by emailing Pat (Nolen)
Musselman at patacake@dejazzd.com.
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32. Fireman
Waterball
Tournament
Saturday | 1:00 pm
College St. | South of Seiberling
Fire departments from across the area compete with one
another to maintain control of a ball tethered on a line.
Control is maintained by spraying the ball with a stream
of water from the fire hoses. Departments compete while
in full gear and try to push the ball across the other
team’s side.
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33. Storyteller
for All Ages
Saturday | 2:00 pm
Blue Mound United Methodist Church
Dan Keding, storyteller of international acclaim, is well
known for his telling of traditional world folktales, personal
narratives of his boyhood in Chicago, ghost stories and
dark tales, and superbly crafted original pieces. As a child
he learned the traditional stories that his grandmother
brought to this country from Croatia. A well-respected
ballad singer, he accompanies himself on guitar, banjo
and spoons.
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34. Horseshoe
Pitching
Tournament
Saturday | 2:00 pm
Wise Park Horseshoe Pits
Two person teams will be determined by a blind draw.
The tournament will be played as double elimination.
Entry Fee: $5 per person
Prizes: Monetary prizes awarded to top three places.
For more information, please contact Corey Trimble
at 553-2956.
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35. Fried
Chicken
Dinner
Saturday | 4:00 pm | Wise Park Pavilion
Dinner includes quarter or half-size fried chicken, potato
salad, baked beans, tomatoes, bread and butter, and tea.
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36. Washers
Tournament
Saturday | 4:00 pm | Wise Park
This exciting 4th annual event is suited for all skill levels.
Enjoy fierce competition with some of the best arms
in the area. Rules for this event will be 1-hole box rules
from www.washerplayers.net.
Entry Fee: $10 per team of two
Prizes: Monetary prizes awarded to top three teams.
Registration
Registration will close at 3:00 pm on August 14.
To sign up please contact Pete Pistorius at 433-3752
or pete@pistoriusfarms.com or Matt Brown at 836-8862
or brownie1198@yahoo.com.
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37. Zoo Improv
Saturday | 6:30 pm | Wise Park Stage
Composed of a diverse group of performers who love to
improvise, the core members of Zoo Improv have worked
together since early 2004. They’ve triggered belly laughs
and inadvertent snorts throughout the central Illinois area.
Like silly putty, they are versatile and create a unique
comedy experience. Audiences young and old have
pointed, laughed, and even blown beverages out their
noses at Zoo Improv’s on-stage antics.
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38. Flatlands
Band
Saturday | 8:00 pm | Wise Park
From its humble beginnings, Flatlands Band has become
central Illinois’ leading variety band! From old to new
country and slipping in some old rock and roll from
time to time, you’ll never know what you might hear
next. From Chuck Berry to George Jones, Patsy Cline
to Kellie Pickler, it’s all good with Flatlands Band.
Members in good standing are: Rick Clayton, Kayleigh
Cisco, Lenny Greitman, Dave Napier, Joel Clayton and
Donny Henderson.
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39. Church
Service
Sunday | 9:30 am | Wise Park Stage
Everyone is welcome to attend this church service in
the park. Dress is casual and you are encouraged to
bring a lawn chair. If inclement weather, the service will
be moved inside Blue Mound United Methodist Church.
Church Service Organizer
Bethel United Methodist Church
Fireman’s
lunch
Sunday | Following Church Service
Wise Park Pavilion
Lunch includes hamburgers or cheeseburgers, chips and
a drink. Voluntary donations can be made to support the
Blue Mound Fire Department.
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40. Senior Citizen Parking
Six spaces on the west side
of the park are reserved on a
first come, first served basis.
RECYCLE!
Recycling bins are set up
throughout the park.
(We recycled 150 pounds in 2009!)
No Animals in the Park
Only service animals
will be allowed in the
park during the Festival.
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41. Compliments of...
Amy, Jim, Jordan, Caleb and Jacob Brown
Rob, Carla, Evan and Maggie Comerford
Harry and Carolyn Clark
Doris Bonn
Ken and Cindy Ervin
Kenny, Stephanie, Emmy and Shelby Renfro
Matt and Nicole Dilbeck
Greg, Rachel, Dylan, Arwen and Gavin Baker
Alan, Sherri, Nikki, Corey, Bently, Halie and Rachel
Itsy, Carl, Laura and Mary Kate Tenney
Denna, Matt, Hallie and Mattie Williams
Jack and Pat King
Goldie Kitchens
Bev Kraus, In Memory of Harold Kraus
Jo Robinson, In Memory of Danny Robinson
Laura Jane Sperry
Gerry Gorden, In Memory of Keith Gorden
Norman and Eleanor Jordan
Jim, Penny and Lady Edwards
Margaret Sandberg, In Memory of Sandy Sandberg
In Memory of Lyle and Mabel Ervin
Danny Meador
Mike and Glenna Parish
Paul and Qwendy Carlton
Larry and Linda Kallenbach
Dwight and Della Peck
Frank and Cathy Rice
Larry and Jan Doty
Rob and Maryann Albers
Scot Hays
Ines McLaughlin
Uldien White
Devonna Dummermuth
Maxine Damery
Lyle and Mary Thomas (Electrolux)
Glen and Arlone Dalluge
John and Joan Noland
Marie Scales
Cecil and Marge Alderson
Greg, Debbie and Derek Mathias
Doc and Randy Mathias
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42. Compliments of...
C.W. and Sally Brown
Kent and Susan Clements
Eric, Lisa, Mitch and Hayden Clements
Luka Farms (Mark, Carla, Tracey, Stacey, Emily and Blake)
Ruth Bafford and Family
Jim and Charlene Beckett
Helen R. Brown, Bill, Becky and Sally, In Memory of Howard Brown
Jack and Virginia Brown
Delmar and Betty Collier
Nina and Bill Damery
Brad Damery and Breanna Robinson
Bill, Susan, Marty, Jake and Lucy Deetz
Carl and Mary Ellen Drysdale
Ed, Sharon, Winston and Juli Dunbar
John and Dianna Ervin
Robert and Donna Funk
In Memory of Earl and Louise Funk
Pat, Stacy and Cami Gentry
John and Jasmine Charlton
Pete, Annette, Macaela, Hannah and Lydia Gilson
Roberta Gorden
Gale and Amanda Jewsbury (Midlothian, VA)
Matt and Lauren Sefried
Aundrea, Mike, Chase and Raegan White
Beverly and Ken Page
Chris, Becky, Maggie and Aleita Hale
Steve and Wanda Hicks
Howard and Chris Hill
Tim and Carolyn Pistorius
Mike, Amy, Natalie, Jacob and Joshua Pritchard
John and Linda Hill
Darrin and Neysa Downs
Craig, Katie, Cole and Waylon Paulek
Eleanor Ann Pistorius
Molly Pistorius
Chris, Jill, Delaney, Alexi and Ted Jones
Todd, Lindsay, Demi and Kati Hutchens
Janet and Todd Klay, In Memory of Vince Klay
The Love Boat Family: Larry and Carol Brown; Sally and Dave Brown;
Jim and Jan Thiele; Diane Ritter; Phil and Linda Damery
Craig and Darlene, Amanda, Amber and Colton Miller
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43. Compliments of...
John, Eleanor, Eric and Paul Moma
Ellen and Jeff Moma
Richard and Joan Myers
Neil and Erma Noland
In Memory of David Noland
Dave, Dianne and Drew Negangard
Duane and Tina Noland
Grant and Logan Noland
Blake Noland
Dennis and Dani Noland
Everett and Betty Noland, Fort Worth, TX
Ken and Mary Nolen and Family
Vic and Farreline Oxby
Gaye Phillips and Lt. Jo Jo
Neil and Eleanor Pistorius
Pete, Megan, Emma, Isabel and Olivia Pistorius
Lyle and Norma Putsch
Cory, Jan and Celia Ritter
Tom, Diana and Cale Ritter
David Sexson
Bill and Martha Sheppard
Dorothy A. Skipper, In Memory of Cecil Skipper
Todd, Marla, Logan and Allyson Washburn
Carrol and Rea Virt
Left to right: 2002 Grand Marshals Dave and Sally Brown, Richard Myers
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44. Enjoy Yourself at
the Fall Festival!
Rob, Carla, Evan & Maggie Comerford
Congratulations,
Blue Mound
Celebrating a
Great Tradition!
Earl & Helen Albert
Phillip Albert
Tara, Hubert & Olivia Rogers
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45. Blue Mound High School Marching Band directed by Doug Nicholson (left).
—Blue Mound—
A Great Place
to Live
Gordon & Betty Eckols
43

46. Congratulations
on 100 Years!
Lauren, Brenda, Kevin
and Betty Ruth Bafford
Charlie Bafford riding in 1992 parade in a 1902 Oldsmobile donated to the Paublo
Museum by Wm. Bean Family
44

47. HAPPY 50TH
ANNivERSARY
DoN & SuE YouNkER!
Love You,
Dino, Kris and Annette
and family
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48. Local Churches
Available for You
Blue Mound United
Methodist Church
Rev. George Adam
Bethel United
Methodist Church
First Christian Church
Rev. Dr. Ellen Moma
Meridian Community
Church of God
Pastor Greg Mathias
Zion Chapel United
Methodist Church
Pastor Sally Hamon
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49. Blue Mound United
Methodist Church
692-2543
Corner of Lincoln and College
Sunday School 9:15
Worship 10:30
Come be part of our family!
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51. Offering After School Care
for the 2010–2011 School Year.
REGISTER TODAY!
Call the After School Program (692-2319)
We look forward to working with your family!
Congratulations on 100 years!
Only 89 years until we catch up to you.
Meridian Community
Church of God
We don’t care where you have been,
only where you are going!
Fellowship Hour — Sunday Morning 9:00 am
Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:00 am
(Nursery and Jr. Church Available)
Pastor Greg Mathias
217-692-2297 mccog1@consolidated.net
228 N. Lewis Street P.O. Box 331 Blue Mound, IL 62513
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52. Zion Chapel
United Methodist Church
Making disciples of Jesus Christ for over 150 years!
Christ-centered
Sharing God’s message of love
Ready, willing & able
Relevant
Visible
Sunday Worship 10:30 am
Sunday School for all ages 9:30 am
Church Phone: 217-692-2275
Church email: zionchapelchurch@gmail.com
Southwest of Boody at the corner of Zion Chapel & Nevada Roads
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53. Serving the Community
Meridian Board of Education
Ruth Hilvety, President
Vicky Carr, Vice President
Rob Comerford, Secretary
Bryan Barnes Brent Doyle
Ina Brown Liz Wells
Dr. Frank Meyer, Superintendent
Pleasant View Township
Thomas W. Ritter, Supervisor
William Dalluge, Jr., Clerk
Larry Bonn, Road Commissioner
Trustees: Roberta Gorden, Leon Kallenbach,
Chet Minks & Earl Albert
Cemetery Trustees: Robert Funk, Vic Oxby
& Larry Bonn
Blue Mound Township
Marcia Potrafka, Supervisor
Leon Wells, Clerk
Meredith Miller, Road Commissioner
Trustees: Dave Anderson, Mark Damery,
Kim Goodbrake & Dean Williamson
Cemetery Trustees: Dale H. Brown,
Ellen Crump & Mitch Ward
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54. Blue Mound Fire and Rescue
Officers Trustees
Fire Chief, John Holmgren Jr. President, Kevin Bafford
Assistant Fire Chief, Eric Smith Secretary, Harold Ward
Captain, John Charlton Treasurer, Pete Pistorius
Lieutenant, Mike LaGala
Lieutenant/EMS Officer, Chuck Carter
Fire Fighters and First Responders
Matt Brooks, Shaun Campbell, Dustin Clark, Jared Crackel,
Harry Edwards (Retired Chief), Pat Gentry, Jacob Hunt,
Josh Hunt, Joe Kantor, Jenifer Landrus, Garth Luka,
Doug Murphy, Cody Perrey, Amy Smith, Bryce Thiele,
Brett Thomas and Justin Woodrum
Cadet
Trent O’Laughlin
BLUE MOUND
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Dial-A-Cop 692-2711
Office Hours 8 to 4:30
After Hours Phone 454-7271
or if emergency 911
Police Chief — Tom Bingaman
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55. Best Wishes for a Successful
2010 Fall Festival
from the Village of Blue Mound
Jerry Reichert, Mayor Tom Bingaman, Chief of Police
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Phil Crackel Kenny Ervin
Margaret Sandberg Speedy Weybright
Randy Behner John Holmgren, Sr.
Jenny Prasun, Secretary & Treasurer
Roger Cox, Streets, Water & Sewer
Kevin Baford, Streets, Water & Sewer
Cathy Cox, Clerk
53

56. If You Need…
A Friendly Smile • Business Cards • Brochures • Envelopes • Statements
Carbonless Forms • High-Speed Photocopying • Register Forms
Wedding Invitations • Napkins • Matches • Graduation Announcements
Labels • Desktop Publishing • Resumes • Stationery • Post Cards
Christmas Cards • Program Booklets • Memo Pads • Raffle Tickets
Posters • Booklets • Computerized Mailing Lists • Numbering • Folding
Padding • Stapling • Collating • Binding • Rubber Stamps • Flyers
Newsletters • Party Announcements • Price Lists • Continuous Forms
Design & Layout • Certificates • Menus • Courteous Service
SEE US AT
The Blue Mound Leader
205 W. Niles Blue Mound, IL
(217) 692-2323
NOT JUST A NEWSPAPER
Blue Mound
Park District
& Swim Pool
Monday–Thursday ...............................12:00–7:00 pm
Friday & Saturday.................................12:00–6:00 pm
Sunday ...................................................... 1:00–6:00 pm
Daily Fee
$5.00 (2 yrs. & under free)
$3.00 after 5:00 pm
302 E. Dunbar
692-2217
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57. James M. Bock, M.D.
113 East Seiberling Street
Blue Mound, IL
217-692-2151
FAmily mEDicinE
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58. Douglas S. Shroyer, D.M.D.
General Dentistry
…
692-2097
Hours: 8–5 Monday–Thursday
Enjoy the Fall Festival from everyone at
Linda’s Place
(217) 692-2992
7:30 am –2 pm Mon
7:30 am –9 pm Tues–Sat
Closed Sunday
The Barber Styling Shop
Rt. 48
Blue Mound, IL 62513
Tues–Fri 9–6
Call 692-2623 for an Appointment
Bob Morton
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59. BLUE MOUND MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Phone 692-2774 Fax 692-2191 www.bluemoundlibrary.lib.il.us
library Hours
Monday–Wednesday 10–6
Thursday 10–8
Friday 10–6
Saturday 10–2
Saturday Summer Hours 10–12
Blue Mound Civic Center
551 N. Lewis St.
Blue Mound, IL 62513
217-692-2777
Mary Alice Huffman
Facility Coordinator
Blue Mounders Museum
217 North Railroad Ave. Rt. 48
Memorabilia from:
Blue Mound High School — Graduation pictures dating back
to 1900, band items, basketball trophies and old uniforms
Old pictures of the City of Blue Mound
Pictures of the Coal Mine on north edge of town
Post 293 American Legion items
Many more old things
P.S. Birdman is here
Call John Moma at 692-2359 for an appointment.
Donations accepted
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60. THE STATE BANK
OF
BLUE MOUND
Established 1912
Congratulations on the 100th Celebration
of the Blue Mound Fall Festival
ASK US ABOUT OUR NEW INTERNET BANKING
Phone 692-2157 Blue Mound, IL 62513
Fax 692-2365 Dial-A-Bank 692-2046
ATM Located on Route 48
• I.R.A’s • Money Orders
• Real Estate Loans • Drive-Up Facility
• Personal Loans • Night Depository
• Commercial Loans • Free Bank-By-Mail
• Farm Loans • Notary Service
• Auto Loans • Internet Banking
• Shazam Card • Dial-A-Bank
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61. MARVIN RANDELL POST 1107
BLUE MOUND AMERICAN LEGION
Commander: Max White
First Vice Commander: Charles J. Carter
Adjutant: Michael Dunn
Finance Officer: John Holmgren, Sr.
Chaplain: Gerald Sievers
Tom Atteberry Eugene Burns Malcolm R. Mathias
Eldon Bandy Gerald Crackel Kenneth J. Miles
Frank Bilyeu Milton Elliott Tracy A. Sunderland
Laurence A. Blanchard Ron Hull Kelly True
Daniel Bollhorst Danny Kitchens Charles L. Williams
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62. Blue Mound Rotary Club
The Best Fish Sandwich Our Big Polish Sausage
in the Park Sandwiches Are More
Always Hot and Delicious! Popular Every Year!!
A LOT OF GOOD EATING FOR YOUR MONEY!
HERE ARE YOUR ROTARY COOKS —
ALL VERY QUALIFIED, JUST LET US PROVE IT!
George Adam* Gordon Eckols* Chester Minks*
Ethel Austin Malcom Mathias, md* John Scott*
Don Brilley Randy Mathias Howard Stombaugh
James Damery* Ines McLaughlin
Doug Shroyer, dmd*, Honorary Member
*Paul Harris Fellow
THE ROTARY “FOUR WAY TEST”
We ALL Try to Live by
1. Is it the Truth?
2. It is Fair to all Concerned?
3. Will it Build Good Will and Better Friendship?
4. Will it be Beneficial to All Concerned?
Some of our members may be old — and some are young,
But by gosh we get things done!!!
YOUR BLUE MOUND ROTARY CLUB
IS HERE TO SERVE YOU
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63. T & K Carpentry
A cut above the rest!
• Siding
• Remodeling
• Additions
• Roofing
• New Construction
Call Kevin Kitchens
217-246-2106
61

64. Left to right: Joan and Richard Myers escorting 2005 Grand Marshal Lois Rice in the
“Blue Mound Celebrates the Arts” parade
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65. CLARK PLUMBING
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
HARRY Lic. #058-105693
P.O. Box 416
Blue Mound, IL 62513 Phone 692-2791
Robert D. Buzan II, Owner
217-454-2176
Grain & Rock Hauling
Grain-Pile Clean Up
Harvest to Storage Hauling
OSBERNVILLE
GRAIN ELEVATOR
BONDED GRAIN DEALER • FEDERAL WAREHOUSE
Blue Mound, Illinois 676-3271
R & S Farms
Registered Berkshire Hogs
BLUE MOUND, IL 62513
Eric, Patty, Amy, Abby, John & Clayton Smith
Jeff, Alice, Jeffrey & Jacob Reed
Eric & Judy Smith
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66. Agger Seeds
Servicing all your Asgrow,
Dekalb and Stine seed needs!!
Office (217) 692-2135
Mobile (217) 433-3752
aggersd@dtnspeed.net
Pete Pistorius
Mobile: (217) 433-3752
Office: (217) 692-2135
Fax: (217) 692-2134
Pete@Pistoriusfarms.com
www.pistoriusfarms.com
9044 Damery Road, Blue Mound, IL 62513
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67. enjoy the
Festival!
DE Blue Mound Fall Festival ad 6.15.10 6.6875” x 4.3125”
6.15.10 AW
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68. Left to right: Dustin Blome, Greg Meisenhelter, Aaron Blome and Matt Ervin
Brian Henn finishing Danny Byard Memorial Run
Left to right: Jeff Kraft and Keri Canaday
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70. Mathias
Seeds & Chemicals
Wishing You And Your Family
a Safe and Fun Fall Festival
764-3748 macon, illinois
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71. Christian County
Farmers Supply Co.
Stonington, Illinois 62567
325-4141
Mike Myers, Brad Moore,
scott Burge, Darin Hennings,
Danny Mink, Beth Clayton, Ben Briggs
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72. STONINGTON
CO-OP GRAIN CO.
100% Farmer Owned
Stonington 217-325-3211
Sharpsburg 217-623-5221
Blue Mound 217-692-2141
www.stoncoop.com
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73. Nitrogen, Fertilizer,
Chemicals, Lime,
Soil Testing &
Custom Spreading
Stonington, IL 62567
325-4013
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74. Stonington
Fertilizer Inc.
P.O. Box 260
stonington, il 62567
(217) 325-3281
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75. Blackland
Transport Inc.
• Rock
• Sand
• Gravel
• Limestone
692-2755
4O9 n railroad ave.
Blue Mound, il
Willeys Farmers
Co-op Supply Co.
see us for all your gasoline,
diesel and propane needs.
We have a full line of motor oil.
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76. Curt Swigert
Landscaping
FULL SERvIcE LANDScApING
• Landscaping Design
• Shrub Removal, Trimming
• Shrub & Tree Planting
• Rock, Bark Edging
• Grading, Seed, Sod
• Power Raking
curt, Mary Sue, chad, Becky, Kaitlyn, carson, cameron,
Stacy, Luke, Lucy, Nathan, Holly, Stanley, Scott and Trent
816 Seiberling St. • Blue Mound, IL • 217-692-2877
EASTER’S TAXIDERMY
Big Game Specialist
State & National Award Winner
Alan M. Easter
Official Measurer 226 W. Niles
Illinois Big Buck Program Blue Mound, IL
Safari Club International 217-692-2792
CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT
226 W. Niles Terry Easter
Blue Mound, IL 217-692-2800
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77. Blue Mound Hardware & Supply, Inc.
Rt. 48, Blue Mound
692-2772
Supplies for Your
Plumbing, Electrical & Painting Needs
Welding Supplies & Gas
8 am–5 pm (Mon–Fri) 8 aam–12 pm (Sat)
Jack trimble, Owner
neW COnstruCtiOn
RemodeLinG • RoofinG • GeneRaL RepaiR
692-2772 Blue Mound, il
Free Estimates — insured
The Cutting Room
Marla Washburn
508 S. Lewis Street Primrose Salon
Blue Mound, IL 62513 1145 W. Arbor Drive
mwashburn@consolidated.net Decatur, IL 62526
home: 217-692-2823 cell: 217-454-7893
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78. Happy 100th Birthday!
to the Blue mound Fall Festival
from the 150th year old
BEcKETT FARmS
thank you for enjoying Our
all natural Barbecue sauce —
“through the years”!
Jim & charlene Beckett
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79. A PLEASuRE To SERvE You
BLUE MOUND
AUTO BODY & SERVICE CENTER
Jeff and Alice Reed
P.o. Box 114 Blue Mound, IL 62513
Phone: 692-2511 Fax: 692-2970
(formerly Brownlee’s Auto Body)
Commercial and Residential Appraisal
and Consulting for 25 years
Tom Jones & Associates
Real Estate Appraisal & Consulting Services
CRA-Certified Review Appraiser
tarjam@consolidated.net
Tom Jones, ccra 7922 Blue Mound Rd.
217-692-2354 Blue Mound, IL 62513
State Certified General Appraiser #553-000521
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80. DAYCARE OPENINGS
IN BLUE MOUND
Quality, dependable, licensed daycare in Blue Mound
has openings in Fall 2010 for children ages 6 weeks
to 4 years. Daycare includes many toys, hot meals,
supervised food program, snacks and fun field trips,
storytime at the library and much more. Subsidy
payments are accepted from the state. Because daycare
is located in Blue Mound, children from surrounding
areas are eligible to attend preschool in Blue Mound.
Don’t wait!
cAll mOlly EASTER AT 692-2983
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81. WEDDING GOWNS • FORMALS • WOMEN SUITS • EVERYDAY WEAR
Suit Remodeling • Lapels Narrowed • Ties Narrowed • Relining All Garments
Repair Sweaters • Leathers • Zippers • Drapery Alterations
Fran’s Tailoring & Alterations
Rt. 48 (Across from Post Office) • Blue Mound • 692-2433
Mon–Thur 10:30–5:30 • Fri & Sat by appointment only
LIKES INSURANCE
AGENCY, INC.
www.likesinsurance.com
214 railroad ave.
Blue Mound, illinois 62513
telephone: 692-2153
106 e. third st.
stonington, illinois 62567
telephone: 325-3324
Quality insurance — Reasonable Rates
CRIBBET ELECTRIC CO.
Commercial - Farm - Residential
Dave cribbet Phone: 217-764-3859
5042 W. Andrews St. Rd. Mobile: 217-972-8295
Macon, IL 62544 Fax: 217-764-3859
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82. P&G
Quickstop
220 Railroad Ave.
Blue Mound, IL 62513
(217) 692-2200
Open for your convenience
24-Hour Pay at the Pump
Hot Food
Cold Beer
LINK Card Accepted
Illinois Lottery
Locally owned and operated
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83. Village
Travel
Diana Ritter
512 S. Lewis St.
Blue Mound, IL 62513
800-373-8747
217-692-2303
Congratulations on 100 years
of Fun! Fun! Fun!
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84. Hayden’s
Sweet corn & Pumpkin Patch
Brad & Dana Damery, Owners
11376 Pleasantview Road
Blue Mound, IL 62513
(south of the middle school)
(217) 692-2531
Open July – October
Brownie Troop #3035 as “Broadway Beauties” in 2008 “Broadway Melody” parade.
THE MELTED PANE*
Unique, handmade fused glass art,
both functional and decorative
All artwork is designed and created by Brad and Lisa Dalke
and custom orders are accepted.
Carriage house shop opens around Thanksgiving time in the
alley of 114 N. St. Marie.
call lisa for more information at 217-413-0211 or visit us
online at www.themeltedpane.com.
*Locally owned Blue Mound business.
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85. IV CONTAINER, INC.
LOCAL & FAMILY OWNED
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
WASTE DISPOSAL
Serving Blue Mound, Boody
& Surrounding Countryside
692-2337
AND
ROLL-OFF & COMMERICAL
CONTAINER SERVICE
425-4897
George A. Meisenhelter, IV
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87. PEOPLES
BANK of Macon
217-764-3332
Macon, IL
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88. CARL’S AUTO SALES Family Owned Since 1941
Boody, Illinois 62514 U-Auto-C-Us
Bill Potrafka (217) 865-2160
Greg Potrafka (217) 865-3085
Left to right: Velma Salisbury, Roberta Pray, Kenny Gorden and Merle Pray
One More Bar
3G Meisenhelters
315 S. West St.
Stonington, IL
325-3532
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89. Former WAND-TV weatherman Bob Murray with Blue Mound children.
COLONIAL PANTRY
Your Hometown Store in Stonington
Fresh Dairy Products
Deli & Hot Sandwiches Daily
Phillips 66 Gasoline
Open 5 am–12 am
Jenny Prasun
Independent Beauty Consultant
601 West 2nd
Stonington, IL 62567
217-325-4080
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your operation.
Issued by COUNTRY Mutual Insurance Company®, Bloomington, IL.
Agents Name
Dennis Davis
AddressWoodford
3280 N
City, State, Zip62526
Decatur, IL,
217–872–6020
Phone
dennis.davis@
firstname.lastname@countryfinancial.com
countryfinancial.com
032010-22829AC
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91. (L-R): Craig Collins, Mary Aylmer, Dallas Seitz, Nancy Seitz & Michael Seitz
Serving families in Assumption,
Moweaqua and Surrounding Communities.
Offering Traditional and
Cremation Funeral Services.
Assumption Moweaqua
101 S. Walnut Toll Free 118 E. Main
217-226-3226 877-768-4435 217-768-4435
Visit us on the web at www.seitzfh.com
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92. Cake & Candy
Connection
Cake & Candy Supplies
525 N. Main Street – Suite #3
Moweaqua, IL 62550
(217) 768-4688
Mon.–Thurs. 9 am–5:30 pm Carolyn Downs
Fri. 9 am–6 pm & Carrie Downs
Sat. 9 am–Noon Owners
faRm dRainaGe • BaCKHoe SeRViCe
RUOT CONTRACTORS, INC.
Dennis ruot Business 217-768-4858
230 West lake Mobile 217-413-6420
Moweaqua,il 62550 Home 217-764-3480
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93. HAvE A GREAT WEEkEnD AT
THE BLuE MOunD FALL FESTIvAL
Moweaqua
Family Practice
Center
Alan D. Bilyeu, MD
Thomas M. Bilyeu, MD
Alison E. Bilyeu, MD
768-3884
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94. Moweaqua
Health Mart pharmacy
620 N. Putnam Moweaqua, IL
Phone 768-3832 • Fax 768-3077
Terry Traster, Pharm. D.
Michelle Tankersley, Tech.
We now accept nearly all insurance programs
including all medicare part D and Caterpillar.
New hours 9–5 • Monday through Friday
Closed Saturday and Sunday
William Beck
Auction & Realty
217.325.3351
1432 e. 2300 north rd
edinburg, illinois 62531-8314
wmbbeck@ctiwireless.com
www.williambeckauctions.com
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96. MOWEAQUA FOODS
227 S. Main St.
Moweaqua, IL 62550
217-768-3218
“Home of the JUmBO
Pork chop Sandwich”
PIZZA PALACE
12" & 16" Thick & Thin Crust Available
All Toppings no extra charge
Extra Cheese is 25¢
Breadsticks Available too!
10 Flavors of
Soft-Serve Ice Cream
The small town store with the big selection.
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97. MOWEAQUA FOODS
Store Hours:
Sunday 7 am to 8 pm
Monday–Saturday 7 am to 9 pm
• Fresh Cuts of Meat
• Fresh Crisp Produce
• Hot & Cold Deli
• Dry Cleaning Drop Off
• Authorized Wic
• Soft Serve Ice Cream Shoppe
• Propane Exchange
• LInk Accepted
• Custom-made Ice Cream Cakes
& Novelties
We accept all major credit cards.
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98. Enjoy the Fall Festival
Compliments of
MAJESTIC HALL
BINGO PARLOR
Mike Donovan, Manager & Owner
830 north state Highway 121
Mt. Zion, il 62549
(217) 864-3842
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99. Longs Tavern
104 e. arch st. Mt. auburn, il 676-5231
lunch m–S 11–1:30
Becky, Beth, angie, Gail, Heather, Christen
Left to right: Elvira and Tim Futo in back seat
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100. Protect your family - Protect yourself
If you can’t work because of illness or injury, will your family be able to manage
the bills and maintain their lifestyle without your income? COUNTRY can help
you build a tangible plan to replace your income if you can’t work. Call me for
more details today.
DI500 and DI550 policies issued by COUNTRY Life Insurance Company®, Bloomington, IL.
Agents Name
Dennis Davis
AddressWoodford
3280 N
City, State, Zip62526
Decatur, IL,
217–872–6020
Phone
dennis.davis@
firstname.lastname@countryfinancial.com
countryfinancial.com
032010-22833AC
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101. Christian County’s
Largest and
Oldest Dealer
With over 600 memorials in Stock
Adams & Masterson Pana Monument
Memorials Company
“Next to Sun-Kist Cleaners” “Established in 1857”
417 N. Cheney • Taylorville 2 North Poplar Street • Pana
(217) 287-2268 (217) 562-5121
Caring is what we do best.
327 North Clay • Taylorville • 824-2275
Service for all regardless of financial circumstances.
24 hour Paramedic Ambulance Service
Serving You for 41 Years
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102. Dianne (Noland) Negangard judges flower show competition.
JEnSEn
HOmE FURniSHinGS
WHERE THE SAvInGS nEvER EnD!
400 N. Webster
Taylorville, IL
824-9123
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103. inSURAncE AGEncy
Phone (217) 824-9633
Fax (217) 824-2285
A DiViSiOn OF DimOnD BROS. inSURAncE AGEncy. inc
1011 North Webster, P.O. Box 500, Taylorville, Illinois 62568
KARL BUFFENMEYER, cic
GARY McNEELY, cic
BRAD WHITTAKER, cic
DAN McNEELY
PUllEy, mARTynOWSKi
& BlAKEmAn
cERTIFIED pUBLIc AccOUNTANTS
sheridan l. Pulley, cpa
Paul a. Martynowski, cpa
Michael D. Blakeman, cpa
auDitinG
aCCOuntinG
COnsultinG
taX return PreParatiOn
901 east Main Cross taylorville, il 62568 (217) 824-9693
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104. McDonald’s
401 W. spresser taylorville, il 217-824-4976
DOYLE & FRALEY
Attorneys-At-Law
123 South Washington
P.O. Box 498
Taylorville, IL 62568
Phone 824-2203
Thomas E. Doyle, Jr.
Vance L. Fraley (Retired)
102

105. Colbrook
Massage
Office
Licensed through IL Dept. of Reg.
N.C.T.M.B.
Ellen & Amy
To make an appointment,
please call (217) 824-5252
BLuE CLASSIC PLAZA
508 West Spresser
Taylorville, IL 62568
103

106. Beatty &
Beatty Ltd.
certified public Accountants
Phone 824-8233
1307 West Spresser
Taylorville, IL 62568
AFLAC
Protect yourself against the high cost of
cancer and intensive care treatment —
our cash supplement can help!
Now offering Medicare & Hospital Indemmnity
plus Nursing Home Coverage.
JEANETTE CoFFEY
824-2405
1100 E. Elm • Taylorville
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LARRY’S
TAYORVILLE, IL

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109. CHRISTIAN COUNTY
CHIROPRACTIC CENTER
Gregory R. Polovich, d.c.
Roman Corso, d.c.
915 W. Spresser
Taylorville, Illinois 62568
(217) 824-6222
Decatur Athletic Club
It’s time you reached those fitness goals!
No Initial Fee 1010 South Side Drive
Expires 08-01-11 Decatur, Illinois 62521
Call 423-7020
for your free tour
www.decaturathleticclub.com
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110. AuTO TRuCk REPAIR TOWInG, InC.
3696 Greenswitch Road • Decatur, Illinois 62526
(217) 875-2200
SOY CITY TOWING, INC.
24-HOuR TOWInG
RoLLBACK SERvICE
HEAvy-DuTy SERvICE
3696 Greenswitch Road • Decatur, Illinois 62526
(217) 877-4270
PEnSkE TRuCk LEASInG
John Svendsen, Rental Manager
Truck Rental Agent • www.GoPenske.com
3696 Greenswitch Road • Decatur, Illinois 62526
(217) 421-1839 • (217) 877-0190 Fax
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111. Your farm is one of a kind
So when it comes to protecting your farm, you need AgriPlus® from COUNTRY.
It’s made for your operation, whether your specialty is livestock, grain, or both.
Be sure to ask about coverage for your auto and farm vehicles, too.
Policies issued by COUNTRY Mutual Insurance Company®, Bloomington, IL.
Agents Name
Dennis Davis
AddressWoodford
3280 N
City, State, Zip 62526
Decatur, IL,
217–872–6020
Phone
dennis.davis@
firstname.lastname@countryfinancial.com
countryfinancial.com
032010-22832AC
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112. ELECT
DAVID L.
MAHAN
DEMOCRAT nOMInEE FOR
CHRISTIAN CouNTY SHERIFF
• 2nd in command since 2004
• 16 years in a leadership position
• 23 years experience at the Christian County Sheriff’s Office
• veteran
• Lifelong resident of Christian County
• Trustworthy, dedicated, committed, dependable
For more information please call (217) 287-7520.
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113. Allen K. Fagin
Financial advisor
329 W. eldorado
Decatur, il 62522
217-422-8755
800-528-0147
www.edwardjones.com
California insurance license OC24309
Inter State Studio
John E. Bopp & Carla Comerford
2121 Imboden Court Decatur, IL 62521
217-422-7607 • 217-428-2336 • 800-821-7923
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114. The Minnesota Vikings
and the
Illinois Fighting Illini
Wishes Blue Mound a
Happy 100th Fall
Festival!
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115. Timothy G. Hastings,
D.D.S.
Graduate of northwestern
university Dental school
23 years of dental experience
2220 n. Monroe st.
Decatur, il 62526
877-1741
Focusing on crowns, bridges and cosmetic dentistry utilizing
advanced technology, pain management techniques and the
finest crown and bridge lab in Chicago.
Left to right: Diana and Cale Ritter on “When I get bigger, will my tractors get bigger too?”
Left to right: 1991 Queen Contestants Jill (Pistorius) Jones, Erica (Grider) Lange,
Dot (Scott) Vishion, Julie (Thrasher) Trimble, Colleen (Brown) Bollhorst, Queen Shelly
(Verhusen) Upperman (standing) and Kim Arends
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116. Free Delivery
to Blue Mound
For All Your Pharmacy Needs
• Low Prices VISIT U
• Fast Friendly Service UNDE S
R THE
• Fannie May Candies BIG RE
D
• Crabtree & Evelyn ROOF
• Yankee Candles
• We Accept All Medicare D Insurance
• Convenient Drive Thru Window
245 W. First Dr.
Decatur, IL
Ph: 217-429-5165
Fax: 217-429-5172
“Friends Helping Friends”
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118. Come Home... To Primrose
Whether you’re looking for Assisted Living,
Independent Living or one of our beautiful
Townhome Villas, Primrose has everything
you need to call home. And, we take care
of all the responsibilities for you.
Call Alan or Sherry at 217-872-1800 for Primrose Villas,
Independent & Assisted Living
a personal tour and
come see why we say... 1145 West Arbor Drive
Decatur, IL
® PrimroseRetirement.com
EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
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119. Svendsen Florist, Inc.
Phone 217-877-4767
Open
Mon – Fri 8 am – 5 pm 2702 N. M. L. King
Sat 8am – 1 pm DECATUR, ILLINOIS 62526
Sandra J. Ware, C.P.A.
132 S. Water St. (217) 429-1144
440 Millikin Ct. FAX (217) 429-1119
Decatur, IL 62523 sjwarecpa@mcleodusa.net
“Accountants make life less taxing”
Janvrin
Plumbing & Heating
Kevin Janvrin
3092 Deer Trail Road
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 422-0134
117

120. MINI QUEEN & PRINCESS CROWNS DONATED BY
Bell’s Jewelry, Inc.
112 E. Prairie St. Decatur, IL 62523 217-422-1814
2009 Fall Festival Royalty
Miss Blue Mound Fall Festival: Audrina Pryor
Junior Miss: Shelby Otta
little Miss: Samantha Lagala
Mini King: Bobby Tackett
Mini Queen: Olivia Steffens
Prince: Kolby Stearns
Princess: Kendall Chumbley
Baby: Rylie Ann Washburn
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122. NANCY HANDEGAN
ATTORNEY AT LAW
202 South Franklin Street, Suite 102
Decatur, Illinois 62523
Phone (217) 422-2420
P.O. Box 467
Decatur, Illinois 62525-0467
Fax (217) 422-4520
nhandegan@handeganlaw.com
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125. A Company you Can
Trust Since 1979
• Furnaces – Air Conditioners
• Geothermal systems
• Gas logs – Fireplaces
• Service on all Brands
422-1744
123

126. Macon County Democratic Central Committee
Is proud to be a sponsor of the
100th Celebration
Blue Mound Fall Festival
August 12 – 15 , 2010
At
Wise Park
www.maconcountydemocrats.com
Chairman - Jim Underwood
Vice Chair - Amy Stockwell
Secretary - RC Smith
Treasurer - Mark Wicklund
124

127. Congratulations on 100 Years
Bob Flider 101st. State Representative
Tim Dudley 51st State Senate Candidate
Macon County Officials
Auditor– Amy Stockwell County Clerk - Steve Bean
Recorder– Mary Tangney– Eaton Sheriff - Tom Schneider
States Attorney - Jack Ahola Treasurer - Steve Grimm
County Board Members
District 1 District 2
John Baxter William Oliver
Melverta Wilkins Jerry Potts
Verzell Taylor
District 3 District 4
Jay Dunn - Chairman Joe McGlaughlin
Tim Dudley Kevin Meachum
Mark Wicklund
District 7
Bryan Smith
Cherie Meyers — Macon County Treasurer Candidate
Bryan Adams — County Board Candidate District 4
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128. 768-3981
KEITH PINKERTON
Drywall & Painting
TAPING - SPRAYING - SWIRL - TEXTURES
PLASTER REPAIR
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
Est. 1979
126

129. Senior Life Can bring many questions.
One of the most important decisions for older adults
is where they will live and who will care for them.
There are many options – Imboden Creek can help
you navigate the many types of facilities and assistance
available for you or your loved ones. For over 20 years,
our caring professionals have helped countless people
make senior living decisions.
If you or a loved one have
questions about senior living...
1-877-999-Ask Imboden Ask Imboden.
422.6464 | 180 West Imboden | imbodencreek.com
180 West Imboden | imbodencreek.com
127

130. To the 2010 Blue Mound Fall Festival Committee,
THANK yOU FOR yOUR
THOUGHTFUl PlANNING!
Left to right: Sally Brown, Chris Hale, Becky Hale, Jodi True, Lindsay Hutchens,
Grant and Logan Noland, Diana Kupish, Tom and Diana Ritter, Eleanor Zeeb, Megan
Pistorius, Carol Brown, Larry Brown, Susan Deetz, Scott Swigert, Roberta Gorden,
Jill Jones, Jan and Cory Ritter, Erin Svendsen, Beth Calvert and Lisa Dalke.
Not pictured: Bob and Kathy Brownlee.
128

131. And so when the dear day opens,
When the tents and the booths are there,
When the gates run full with a happy flood
That rolls from everywhere,
When the bands are playing, playing,
When the bag-horns wail and cry.
And the thousands bend with holden breath
While the fattening horses fly.
We’ll think of the friends for gathering
And thinking of me and you
And we will go the festival ourselves
Just as we always do.
Festival Times
Excerpted from the 1910 Blue Mound Fall Festival Booklet
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132. Blue Mound lions Club
Meets 1st & 3rd Thursdays at the Blue Mound Civic Center
Community Activities:
Senior Citizens Dinner Donated to Accident Victims
Food Concession at Fall Festival Donated to Mary Bryant Home
Sponsor Annual Easter Egg Hunt Donated to American Red Cross
Sponsor Annual 4th of July Celebration Donated to Meridian JFL
Sponsor Annual Halloween Party Donated to Blue Mound Baseball Teams
Purchased Eye Glasses for Students Donated to Meridian Post Prom
Purchased Winter Clothing for Donated to Blue Mound Civic Center
Grade School Students Donated to Food Pantry
$4,000 Colege Scholarships to Donated to Meridian Booster Club
Meridian Students Donated to Blind Mission Project