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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 2002
Page
8
The 48th annual Steam Gas and Threshing Show celebrates early American farming heritage at the Perry County Fairground August 15 to 18. The American Thresherman Association hosts activities beginning with a 5 p.m. parade August 15 through the weekend, featuring historic machines and demonstrations.
The 43rd annual Steam Gas and Threshing Show runs August 15–18 at Perry County Fairground, Pinckneyville. Admission is $4 for adults, free for under 12, with a parade launch and daily demonstrations of steam and tractor powered farming, plus horse and tractor pulls and an antique auto show. Featured tractor is Allis Chalmers. separate pull events offer prizes and weight classes. concessions, camping, and a miniature steam railroad ride enhance the four day event hosted by the American Thresherman Association.
GRAND TOWER A 17 year old Gorham youth is held in the Jackson County Jail on felony theft charges. Deputies arrested Michael Crowden after the theft of two four wheel all terrain vehicles early Sunday at Harold Grimes's Grand Tower home. A 16 year old was also taken into custody but released to parents pending Juvenile Court action. Police recovered both vehicles and returned them to Grimes.
The Taste of Freedom festival launches its sixth year in Franklin County with Benton West City and Lesser coordinating a big Southern Illinois Independence Day celebration at Bend Lake. Centralia Philharmonic Orchestra and Sunset Fireworks provide live music and synchronized pyrotechnics with pre recorded soundtrack. Organizers credit regional partners and a shared umbrella approach for growth and success.
Festival opens at 11 a.m with multiple acts through the day. Marty Shadowen and The Victory Band perform 3 30 to 4 30 p m. Rock n roll set slated 5 to 6. Fort Leonard Wood Dixieland Band 6 30 to 8 p m. Benton Rangler Girls Dance Team 8 30 to 9 30. 1940s Radio Hour 9 30 to 9 45 Intermission. Dusk fireworks. Saturday features Paul Reynolds gospel 12 30 to 1 15 p m The Visuals 1 30 to 2 30 The Gordons 3 to 4 30 Associated Sound 6 30 to 8 p m Centralia Philharmonic Orchestra 8 to 9 15 Concert Americana 9 15 to 9 45 dusk fireworks. ICBlu 10 to 11 p m.
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