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IndexWelcome from the Chamber .................. Page 3Schedule of Events .................................. Page 4Mardi Gras History ................................ Page 5Mardi Gras Pageant ............................... Page 5Queen’s Farewell .................................... Page 6Pageant Schedule .................................... Page 72012 Queen Candidates .......................... Page 7Queen Candidate Biography’s................ Page 8Queen’s Pages ........................................ Page 16Pageant Entertainment.......................... Page 17Past Queens ........................................... Page 18Behind the Scenes .................................. Page 192011 Pageant Pictures ........................... Page 212011 Queen Enjoys Mardi Gras .......... Page 25Mardi Gras 2012 Preview ..................... Page 27The Elusive Col. Pinckney .................... Page 30Baby Queen Answers ............................ Page 31

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PresidentMatt Wright,

1st Vice Pres.Peggy Sims,

2nd Vice Pres.Sarah Folden,

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Thrift Shop.................Page 30Casey’s General Store........Page 8City of Pinckneyville.........Page 18CJ’s Crafts and Creations.....................Page 28Clay’s Transmission...........Page 31Congressman Jerry Costello........................Page 18 Consolidated Grain & Barge............................Page 30Coulterville Care Center...........................Page 31Courtside Grill....................Page 9Designs Unlimited..............Page 27Dreas Family Chiropractic................Page 27Du Quoin Home Lumber....Page 27Edward Jones.......................Page 8Emling Towing...................Page 31Empire Earth and Concrete........................Page 8First National Bank............Page 8First National Insurance....Page 12Gateway Development......Page 17Giacomo Auto Repair........Page 20Grecian Steak House.........Page 18Greg Thompson of Vogler Ford..................Page 25Haggard Custom Siding....Page 15Heartland Ag......................Page 20Illinois State Senator David Luechtefeld......Page 12

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State’s Attorney..........Page 15Modern Woodmen.............Page 27Murphy-Wall State Bank....Page 9New Wave Communications........Page 10Oakdale Country Kitchen..Page 30P & P Builders......................Page 23Paulette’s Concession.........Page 17Perry County Circuit Clerk, Kim Kellerman.............Page 27Perry County Commissioner,

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Pinckneyville Chamber of Commerce Sponsors, Supporters and Volunteers:

The Pinckneyville Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the 90th annual Mardi Gras celebration this October! This event draws people from all over our region to our small town for a time of fun and entertainment. The event begins with the crowning of the Mardi Gras Queen on October 13th. October 26th features a children’s costume parade and a business trick or treat, followed on October 27th with a craft fair/flea market, car show, entertainment, huge 50/50 drawing and concludes with Illinois’ oldest nighttime parade. Last year’s 50/50 raffle winner received $12,307! On behalf of the Pinckneyville Chamber of Commerce, I would like to personally thank all our sponsors. The collective support of the Chamber makes this event not only a great attraction to our community but a staple of what people look forward to. We sincerely appreciate the time put forth by our volunteers and the gracious donations by our sponsors. Without your support Mardi Gras would not be as successful as it is today! I wish everyone a very happy and safe Halloween and hope everyone enjoys this year’s 90th annual Mardi Gras Celebration!

Sincerely,

Nathan MeagherPresident


October 4–28, 2012Nevins Ware Art Exhibit at the Illinois Rural Heritage Museum, Th-F-S: 9:00am-5:00pm, Sun: 1:00-5:00pm

Saturday, October 13, 20127:00 pm Queen’s Pageant at the High School

Tickets available at the door : Adults (ages 17 & up) $10.00, Students 6-16 $5, children 5 & under: Free

Friday, October 26, 20121 pm–9 pm Food Court with seating – S. Walnut St.1:30 pm Children’s Parade Begins at Mulberry St., to Mill St., to South St., to Walnut St. and back to Mulberry St. Inclement weather moves event to Jr. High School Gym

6 pm 50/50 Ticket Sales, Chamber Tent on S. Walnut St.

6 pm–8 pm Business Trick or Treat, S. Walnut St., City Hall/Fire Station Area Inclement weather moves event to Grade School Gym 6:00pm Best Decorated Business Table Judging 6:30pm Costume Contest Judging (cash prizes) 7:30pm Pumpkin Contest (cash prizes) 7 pm–12 am Masquerade Party, Under the Grandstand at the Fairgrounds Sponsored by the Foundation for Pinckneyville

7:00pm Social Hour 8:00pm Hors D’oeuvres 8pm–12am Silent Auction and Dance

8 pm–Midnight Dance with “Lights Out,” K of C Hall Sponsored by K of C

9:00pm K of C Costume Contest (cash prizes)

Saturday, October 27, 20126:00 am–11:00 am Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, Lions Den on Douglas St.8:00 am–4:00 pm Craft Fair & Flea Market, Food Court S. Walnut & Mulberry Streets 50/50 Ticket Sales, Chamber Tent on S. Walnut St.

9:00 am Pinckneyville Fall Classic 8K Run/5K Walk, Perry Co. Fairgrounds Contact Marvin Bochatin at 357-8757 for more info. Entry form at www.pyramidrunningclub.com

9:00 am–2:30 pm Car Show on West Mulberry St., Near Pinckneyville Grade School Registration 9am–Noon, Judging at Noon, Awards 2:30 pm 10:00am–2:00pm “Blend” a cappella group

9:00 am–4:00 pm “Center Court” Activities – Todd Ellis MC Between City Hall and Fire Station 10:00am Precious Pumpkin Contest Award 10:00am-11:30am “Beaucoup Creek” band 10:00am-2:00pm The Balloon Lady (near the Chamber tent) 11:30am Crystal Cogdill Extreme Home Makeover “Thank You” to community Noon–1:30pm 144th Army National Guard Dixieland Band 1:30pm–2:00pm Perry County Humane Society Dog Show

9:00 am–4:00 pm Games, Rides and Pony Rides for Children10:00 am–2:00 pm Panther Connection Alumni Tent, First National Insurance parking lot Sponsored by First National Bank of Pinckneyville

Zydeco Crawdaddy’s Cajun Band Free hourly give-aways.

1:15 pm Kids Games with Prizes, across from the Flower Patch. (For kids 8th Grade and under.)

1:30 pm Marching Band Field Competition, High School Football Field 6:00 pm–10:15 pm Parade Shuttle Service Park at Jr. High School, drop off at parade route/catch returning shuttle after parade. FREE! Sponsored by Contempri Homes 7:00 pm Mardi Gras Parade “Family Vacation” Fireworks Sponsored by Stotlar Drug Chamber of Commerce 50/50 Drawing at the end of the Parade. Winner must present ticket stub by November 30, 2012

9:00 pm–1:00 am Dance with “4-Play” at K of C Hall Sponsored by K of C 10:00pm K of C Costume Contest (cash prizes)

50/50 Ticket Sales Begin October 1st!

2011 50/50 Winner Received

$12,307!!

Consolidated Grain and Barge • Dick and Gayl Pyatt • Edward Jones • White Walnut Farms Grecian Steak & Seafood House • Pinckneyville Inn • Rend Lake College • SL Hauling

Questions? Call the Chamber of Commerce at 618-357-3243 or log on to

Pinckneyville.com for more info.

2012 Mardi Gras logo designed by Logan Borowiak. Artwork will also appear on Mardi Gras T-shirts, available at the Chamber office beginning

October 1st , or at any of the event dates listed below for only $15.

Barr Trucking, Inc. • Citizens for Luechtefeld • Contempri Homes Fraternal Order of Eagles #2522 • Haggard Custom Siding, Inc. • Loos Excavating, Inc.

Manor at Mason Woods • McDonalds of Pinckneyville Murphy Wall State Bank & Trust Co • Oxbow Bed & Breakfast • Paulette’s Food Service

Pictures by Cheryl • Pinckneyville Ambulance Service • Pinckneyville Save-A-Lot Seibert, Bigham & Tanner • State Farm Insurance • Tree-O Lumber


Mardi Gras History

Mardi Gras Pageant The Pinckneyville Chamber of Commerce is proud to sponsor the annual Mardi Gras pageant on Saturday, October 13 at the Pinckneyville Community High School at 7:00 p.m. Contestants will be competing for scholarship money totaling $2,400. Judging includes a private interview, swimsuit and evening gown competition. Interviews are conducted in the afternoon on the same day as the pageant. Candidates from Pinckneyville, Anna, West Frankfort, Belknap, Du Quoin and Murphysboro will be vying for the crown of 2012

Mardi Gras Queen. The overall Pinckneyville Mardi Gras Queen

scholarship pageant winner will take home a $1,500 scholarship award, while the second, third, fourth and fifth place winners will receive $500, $250, $100 and $50 respectively. Prizes will also be awarded for Miss Photogenic, Spirit of Mardi Gras and Miss Mask-erade. Miss Mask-erade is a special category unique to the event. Each candidate is asked to create a masquerade-style party mask and is expected to demonstrate creativity and the spirit for the event in decorating it.

The Pinckneyville Businessman’s Association is credited with beginning the Mardi Gras tradition through an advertisement in the Pinckneyville Advocate in 1922. At that time, the prime advertising avenue was posters that were placed on windows of businesses. The festivities of Mardi Gras were conducted on Halloween night, and included a parade and dance. The parade followed Walnut Street and circled around the courthouse. In addition, there were various costume contests around town, attracting participants with prizes. Since then, each year community members have conducted the festival at the end of October.

In the 1980s, themes were added to the celebration. Participants made floats and costumes in conjunction with the theme, although complying with the theme has never been a requirement. The 50/50 ticket sales have become one of the biggest attractions during the Mardi Gras celebration. In the late 1990s, the Chamber began making multiple rounds on the parade route selling 50/50 tickets. Music was played, and potential winnings were announced throughout the parade.

For 85 years, a Mardi Gras queen has been crowned. The tradition began with Hulda Schrader being crowed Miss Mardi Gras in 1925. The following year, candidates collected money; the contestant who collected the most became queen. The candidates sold chances on an item or cash prize. In 1926, votes were sold for 5 cents a piece. The Chamber provided dresses and shoes for the potential queens, along with a dress for the contestant who won the competition. A queen was crowned every year except during World War II in 1943 and 1944.

In 1999, the format of the pageant shifted for various reasons. The town of Pinckneyville was growing and the times had changed along with society. Not everyone felt that it was safe for the candidates to knock on doors of those who they did not know. The pageant

is now scholarship based. The competition is weighed on twenty-five percent evening gown, twenty-five percent swimsuit and fifty percent of the interview process.

An anonymous representation of Pinckneyville’s namesake, Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, 1800 Federalist vice-presidential nominee, traditionally escorts the queen in the pageant and the parade.

The current tradition of Mardi Gras involves food, costumes and events for all ages. It is a time when current and former residents, as well as people from all over the region gather to have fun and reminisce. On the last Saturday in October, the streets of Pinckneyville are packed with community members, their families and residents of surrounding towns to partake in the celebration. In the last few years, the town’s Mardi Gras celebration has grown, adding more activities such as the Foundation for Pinckneyville sponsored Masquerade Party and Auction.

This is the Royal Cape worn by all the past Mardi Gras Queens of Pinckneyville. It was retired in 1997 when it was donated to the Perry County Jail Museum.


Queen’s Farewell One year ago I was standing on the stage with my heart pounding, praying that I would be lucky enough to be given the opportunity to be crowned the 2011 Mardi Gras Queen. You see, it was the last year I was eligible for this prestigious title and I wanted it more than anything. So much has happened since this beautiful crown was placed on my head. First and foremost I have gotten to know the friendly little town of Pinckneyville in a whole new light. Although Pinckneyville is an hour and a half away from my hometown of Dongola, every single time I came here I was welcomed with open arms. Whether I was wearing my crown walking through the streets or in a t-shirt and jeans at Subway, the people of Pinckneyville were always treating me like royalty. Tonight, looking back over the past year, I cannot thank the wonderful people of Pinckneyville enough. To my amazing pageant directors, Peggy and Erna, you are truly wonderful women. You both make

this pageant so much fun and unique and being your queen was a gift I don’t take for granted. Jennifer, thank you for showing me around the festival, helping me judge the car show, costume and pumpkin carving contests and always making me smile. To Jill, without you I would never be anywhere on time. We know this speech alone probably wouldn’t have gotten finished without your reminders. I am forever in debt to your astonishing organization, text messages and e-mails...thank you. Roger Brand, thank you for always making everything you do with the Mardi Gras pageant look spectacular. I know when you’re involved I will always look like royalty, you are an amazing man. Rachel Marks, we both know that without you I wouldn’t be standing here tonight. You always believed in me, even when I didn’t believe in myself, thank you. Nancy Spiller, oh where do I begin? Nancy, you have become so much more to me then my makeup and hair expertise. You are part of my heart and soul. I know I can come to you with any pageant dilemma and you will always have my back. Thank you so much for your time, patience and your love. Vicky Waterbury, let’s face it, without you I couldn’t look nearly as fierce on stage. Your incredible swimsuit designs and cocktail attire helped me snag my crown! Thank you. Lyndsey, people are always quick to point out our differences, but Lord knows how similar we are. I don’t know what I would do without my friend, only sister, and therapist. You are always right on my heels ready to back me up. And although I am your big sister and supposed to be your role model, too often you are the one I look up to, thank you and I love you. Mom and Dad, you have seen my tears of joy and sadness, you devote countless hours and too many dollars into helping me succeed in pageants and in life. Thank you both for putting up with my pageant mood swings, my eye rolls, last minute calls, and dealing with the endless drama involved in it all. I couldn’t ask for better parents, I love

you. Timmy, not many men could put up this the things you do for me. No matter what I need, you are always there and with a smile on your face. Continually lifting me up with the sweet notes left on my car, flowers for no good reason, and the time and energy you put into making me happy. I truly appreciate every bit of it. You are my number one, forever. I love you so, so much, thank you. To the new queen, please remember how lucky you are to receive this experience. Although, the next year will go by quickly don’t take a single second for granted. Meet as many people as you can and take too many pictures because this wonderful experience will be over all too quickly. Although, tonight I will be passing the crown onto the next lucky lady I will forever be your 2011 Mardi Gras Queen.

~Maegan Elizabeth Ferguson


Pageant Schedule

2012 Queen Candidates

Welcome by Todd Ellis, Master of CeremoniesOpening remarks by Peggy Sims, Chamber 2nd Vice

President and Pageant Co-CoordinatorParade of 2012 Mardi Gras Queen contestants with their “Miss Mask-erade” masksIntroduction of 2012 Mardi Gras pagesIntroduction of 2011 Mardi Gras Queen Miss Maegan

Ferguson, Colonel Pinckney and his footmenIntroduction of Judges and AuditorsSwimsuit competitionSpecial music by Trenton Conway

Evening gown competitionSpecial music by Trenton ConwayFarewell to 2011 Mardi Grass Queen Maegan

Ferguson2012 Contestants Return to stagePresentation of awards: Miss Mask-erade,Spirit of Mardi Gras, Miss Photogenic &

Runners-upCrowning of 2012 Mardi Gras QueenClosing remarks

Pictured above are the 2012 Mardi Gras Queen Candidates. Back row: Sarah Carlson of Pinckneyville, Jenna Harner of Anna, 2011 Mardi Gras Queen Maegan Ferguson, June Steely of West Frankfort, Samantha Steely, Emily Travis of Belknap. Front row: Jenna Doerr of Du Quoin, Crystal Davis of Anna, Alyssa Reinhardt of Murphysboro and Kelsey Robinson of Du Quoin. Due to unforseen circumstances at the time of photography, Samantha Steely will be unable to participate in the 2012 Mardi Gras Queen Pageant.


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Kelsey RobinsonAge: 17 Town: Du Quoin Hair: Brown Eyes: Green Height: 5’7” Parents: Chris and Alecia Robinson Sponsor: Schimanski’s Concrete Education: Currently attending Du Quoin High School. Plans to attend John A. Logan College after graduation. Kelsey currently attends Du Quoin High School where she is involved in Scholar Bowl, Pep Club, Spanish Club, FCCLA, Art Club and is a Spanish Tutor. She is also on the Softball, Cheerleading and Basketball teams. Kelsey has received the Cheerleading Leadership award, All-American Cheerleading award, Basketball Most Improved award, Softball All-Conference team(s) award, and received the Softball All South award. After high school graduation Kelsey plans to attend John A. Logan to begin her College career. She plans to eventually earn her Doctorates degree Psychology. She would like to move to a larger area to use her skills to help people who are in need.

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Emily TravisAge: 21 Town: Belknap Hair: Black Eyes: Blue Height: 5’3” Parents: Dwight and Lerenda Travis Sponsor: Travis Bros’ Farm Education: Attended Massac County High School, currently enrolled at Mid-Continent University pursuing a degree in Psychology with a minor in Christian Ministries. Emily attended Massac County High School where she was a member of Spanish Club, Drama Club, FFA, an Illinois State Scholar, National Honor Society and was also a member of Mu Alpha Theta. Emily now attends Mid Continent University and plans to graduate in 2013 with a degree in Psychology. She is on the Presidential list with 4.0 honors, a member of Phi Theta Kappa and is the National Spokesperson for the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). Emily is one of 12 in the nation chosen to represent SAFA (Self Advocates with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in Action) Network. Emily was the Miss Illinois Outstanding Teen 2008, second runner-up to Illinois State Fair Queen in 2011 and top ten finalist at Miss Illinois 2011. Emily is also Miss Southern Illinois 2012 for the Miss America Organization. She is trained in classical piano, plays American Indian flute, is fluent in Spanish and enjoys all things outdoors. Emily plans to pursue her doctorate degree in Biblically based psychology in order to open her own practice. Born addicted to alcohol and cocaine, she will use her personal story to inspire and help others as her life’s purpose, past, present and future.

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Mardi Gras event: To Mayor Kellerman and Commissioners, Economic Development

office and City Hall with their continued support and complete cooperation for

Mardi Gras festivities. To the Police Department for assisting in planning and safety

aspects of all events we hosted. To the Fire Department for allowing us to use their

facilities and coordinating efforts for each event. To the Street Department, Utility

Department and Parks Department for all the effort that you put into Mardi Gras. The

Chamber of Commerce appreciates the continued support and efforts that every

individual puts into the event. Thanks in advance for your cooperation!

Thank You


Queen’s PagesIsabella Morgan Logan Shasteen

Asher Jausel Shea Pyatt

Logan Shasteen is the five-year-old son of Keith and Sarah Shasteen of Pinckneyville. He is the grandson of Bob and Mary Giacomo. He is the great grandson of Earl and Maxine Giacomo and Cecil Shasteen. He is the great grandson of the late Paul G. and Elizabeth Kellerman. Logan attends kindergarten at St. Bruno Catholic School. He enjoys swimming,

playing baseball, playing with his friends and his pets: Guido his puppy, and Jett, his cat. He also has a fish named Nemo. Logan wants to be spaceman when he grows up.

Shea Lyn Pyatt is the 5-year-old daughter of Clint and Jessica Pyatt of Pinckneyville. She is a kindergartener at Pinckneyville Grade School in Mrs. Gremmels’ class. She enjoys playing T-ball and swimming. She loves to play make-believe and make her baby brother, Miner, giggle.

My Name is Asher Jausel. I am 8 Years old. I am in the Second Grade at Pinckneyville Elementary School. My Teacher this year is Mrs. Dixon. My Parents are Darwin and Chawn Jausel. I have 2 older brothers Cale and

Grant. I love the St Louis Cardinals. My favorite player is Rafael Furcal. I love to play all sports but my favorite is Basketball

and hope one day to be a Panther Basketball Player.

Hi, my name is Isabella Dani Morgan. I am 5 years old. My parents are Brian and Dee Morgan of Pinckneyville. Grandparents are Joyce Wildermuth and the late Danny Wildermuth of Pinckneyville and Gary and Eunice Jacoby of DuQuoin.

I have one sister, Payton, and she is my best friend. I am in Mrs. Gremmels Kindergarten class and I love it! I do tumbling, play softball and love to swim. I also like to hang out with

my cousins Logan and Maddie. When I grow up I want to be a Veterinarian.


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Trenton Conway, 16, is a Junior at Steeleville High School. His love for music has been life-long. He took guitar lessons from ages 4-9. He began playing the fiddle at age 14 and recently started taking piano lessons. He plays the violin in the praise band at First Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL.

Trenton’s achievements include 3rd place at Apple Time Fiddle Contest at Murphysboro Apple Festival, 4th at Highland Fiddle contest and 3rd at Stovall’s Grove Fiddle Contest. Trenton takes fiddle lessons from Quintin Huck. Quintin and Judi Hirte are with him today for your entertainment. Quintin has been playing the fiddle since age 12 and has placed in many contests. Judy has been playing the autoharp for 8 years. They enjoy organizing and performing at “jam sessions” around the area. All three have a passion for bluegrass and country music. They hope you enjoy the music as much as they do.

Working Together......Getting Results

IllinoisState Representative

Mike Bost

115th Legislative District

It has been my pleasure to serve you, the 115th Legislative District, the

past 16 years! Please contact me if I can be of any help to you or your family

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I never learned how to ride a bike...

Who am I?For answers, see page 31


Past Mardi Gras Queens1925 - Hulda Scroeder Singer 1926 - Frances Neising Bischof1927 - Margaret Zahn Reith 1928 - Viola Cunningham Webster 1929 - Mildred Whittaker Williamson 1930 - Majorie Holmes Johnson1931 - Pauline Reidelberger Thetford 1932 - Helen Reid McCants 1933 - Betty Lynn Quillman Klinger 1934 - Wilma Bartle Berg 1935 - Virginia McElory Hundhausen 1936 - Dorris Keene Thimmig 1937 - Margaret Keene Robinson 1938 - Betty Roufs1939 - Helen Warmack Mossey 1940 - Virginia Crawford Mason 1941 - Mary Jane Horner Wilson1942 - Geraldine Hall Huggins1943 - No Queen due to WWII

1944 - No Queen due to WWII1945 - Betty Reel Wilkerson1946 - Virginia Schilling Bigham1947 - Pauline Hincke Cawvey1948 - Mary Ann McElroy Gladson1949 - Martha Kagle Keene 1950 - Jackie Lou Greer1951 - Harriet Williams1952 - Bonnie Sutliff Tolbert1953 - Marguerite Benninati Smith1954 - Mary Frances Thomas Rushing1955 - Judy Roe Phillips 1956 - Jeanne Pillars McDonald1957 - Betty Bender Mucha1958 - Carole Dunn Zeidler 1959 - Sylvia Hammack Hagene1960 - Mary Dean Bartle Johnson1961 - Erin Roe Witherspoon 1962 - Jane Crawford Walker1963 - Judy Opp Needham1964 - Caralena “Connie” Birkner Ramsey1965 - Susan Denton Wilson

1966 - Joan Epplin1967 - Suzanne Wilson Engelhardt1968 - Martha Kinzey Heape1969 - Linda Erwin Biby1970 - Cynthia Pyatt Coleman1971 - Debra Baker Arett1972 - Barbara Bender Hagene1973 - Lisa Williams Bauza 1974 - Barbara Mann 1975 - Tirzah Chapman Slechticky1976 - Carla Tolbert1977 - Rose Mann O’Brien1978 - Donna Gorrel Thompson1979 - Dana Kujawa Barton1980 - Denise Kujawa Gielow1981 - Rhonda Hardin Shubert1982 - Theresa Kujawa Kelly 1983 - Cindy Bruns Melvin1984 - Heather Ramsey Lee1985 - Betsy Mucha Cacioppo1986 - Bianca Mohr Bottiaux1987 - Amanda Ramsey Hepp1988 - Tibretta Bigham Reiman

1989 - Jennifer Mohr Yeager1990 - Natalie West1991 - Rebecca Eisenhauer Anderson1992 - Cynthia Hardin Heisner1993 - Sara Shillinger Amos1994 - Elizabeth Biby Cheek 1995 - Lori Stricker Mohr1996 - Angela McCurdy Wildermuth 1997 - Jessica Mohr Hulting1998 - Lana Bathon Fisher1999 - Melisse Smith Hutchcraft2000 - Danielle Rieckenberg Fritz 2001 - Brittany High Mosman2002 - Jennifer Rose2003 - Brittany Yates Benci2004 - Sherri Smith Crabb2005 - Tyra Zoeller2006 - Rachel Brock Marks2007 - Kayla Barkau2008 - Kate Winzenburger2009 - Chelsea Reardon2010 - Holly Weathers2011 - Maegan Ferguson

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Wishing you a successful Mardi Gras

From Your Friend

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Mayor August Kellerman

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Welcome to Mardi Gras!

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Behind the Scenes Lights, cameras, crowns…this is the most well-known part of the pageant world, but what about behind the “blinged” out curtain? We’ve all seen the movies where the girls are pulling each other’s hair and cutting one another’s dresses back stage. And let’s face it, there is no denying putting more than even 3 girls in a room together will cause drama, let alone throwing in the pressure of being judged on who is the “best” for the title. However, in my experience, these women brave enough to compete are all truly positive and driven young women. Looking back through history we have seen so many successful women emerge from pageantry. For example, Halle Berry, Oprah Winfery, and Diane Sawyer!! Pageants were developed to provide opportunities to women that wouldn’t have otherwise been given. With scholarships we are able to attend school and pursue our dreams. The interview portion provides insight and experience into the professional world. Even holding a title allows us to have a voice in our communities and stand up for things we are passionate about. Relationships are developed through pageants and lifelong connections are made. Finding similarities in one another and exploring each other’s differences are just some of the perks provided through these experiences. Meeting young women that inspire me and push me to be a better person is what I cherish most. Let alone the communities we become a part of. Over the past year, Pinckneyville has shared so much with me. Although, my home is over an hour away, I feel like a citizen of Pinckneyville. There is so much I have learned and shared

with this small community, making all the work I put into achieving this title worth it. Sharing simple experiences with the people in this town have earned it a special place in heart that will never be lost. Knowing that not everyone truly understands what the crown and sash represent is how and why pageants get a bad rap. I know that the impact of pageants may never be truly understood but that doesn’t belittle my experience. Sharing what makes this pageant and so many others special is just another gift that comes along with the crown. No one can take this past year’s opportunities away from me. I am and will forever be your 2011 Mardi Gras Queen.

~Maegan Elizabeth Ferguson


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Your Friend in the Field

These pictures represent a behind-the-scene look at the Mardi Gras Pageant. There is a lot of primping,

hugs and directions given before the contestants make their way to the stage.


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Knight Hawk Coal congratulates the employees at the Prairie Eagle surface mine for earning this year’s safe mine award from the state ofIllinois. Safety is a priority for each of the 400-plus people of the company and we are proud that others recognize that commitment.

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Pictured are various scenes from the 2011 pageant. Above Left: Jenna Harner received Miss Photogenic. Center: Savanah Voss was named Spirit of Mardi Gras. Above Right: Emily Hackstadt was named 2011 Miss Masquerade


2011 Queen Pageant

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Mary’s DaycareMary Giacomo 1245 Indiana St.

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Enjoy Mardi GrasWeekend

Friday, October 26th

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2011 Mardi Gras Royalty. L-R: Savahna Voss, fourth runner up; Lexey Deterding, second runner up; 2011 Mardi Gras Queen, Maegan Ferguson, first runner up, Jenna Harner; and third runner up, Chandler Short.

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Welcome you to the 90th Annual Mardi Gras

Colonel Pinckney, his footmen and the Queen’s Pages present the 2011 Mardi Gras Queen, Maegan Ferguson. Right: Pageant Coordinators Erna Barczewski and Peggy Sims welcome the new queen.


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Who am I?For answers, see page 31


2011 Queen Enjoying Festivities

Maegan participated in many Mardi Gras events. Left: Maegan helps auction Cardinal tickets at the Masquerade party. Above: Queen Maegan takes a break out of her busy day to enjoy some refreshments at one of the many food vendors in town.

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President/Vice President: Mitt Romney & Paul Ryan

US 12th Congressional Representative: Jason Plummer

58th District Illinois Senator: Dave Luechtefeld

115th District Illinois Representative: Mike Bost

116th District Illinois Representative: Julie Bigham Eggers

5th Judicial Appellate Court Judge: Stephen McGlynn

20th Judicial Circuit Court Judge: Ronald Duebbert

20th Judicial Circuit Court Judge: Laninya Cason

Perry County State's Attorney: David Stanton

Perry County Coroner: Paul Searby

Perry County Assessor: John Batteau

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Maegan was in charge of passing out many awards over the weekend. Left: Maegan prepares to hand out costume awards for the Business Trick or Treat. Above Right: Maegan poses for a picture with Best of Show and best costume winner Bella Ray. Bella Ray is the Yorkie of Casey Hawkins. Below Right: The Pinckneyville Press hosted a fundraiser for the family of Corey Shaw. Maegan is pictured posing with the Walkers 5&10 famous horse. Below Left: Maegan is pictured with Glen Ziechler, who took home the coveted Best of Show award for his 1968 red Baracuda.


Mardi Gras 2012 Preview The 90th annual Pinckneyville Mardi Gras celebration will feature “Family Vacation” as this year’s theme. Claudia Choate submitted the “Family Vacation” theme, and it was selected by the Chamber of Commerce to adorn the 2012 Mardi Gras Celebration. Pinckneyville Community High School student, Logan Borowiak turned the theme into artwork for shirts and the cover of the official Chamber sponsored Pinckneyville Press Mardi Gras book. 2012 Mardi Gras T-shirts can be purchased for $15 from the Chamber. On Friday, October 26, Walnut Street will be set up with food vendors at 1:00 p.m., continuing throughout the day. At 1:30 p.m., the children’s parade will kick off, featuring the Junior

Panther band and St. Bruno, C.C.S.D. 204 and District 50 students showing off their costumes. The traditional children’s parade will begin at Mulberry, traveling to South, Walnut and then back to Mulberry Street. On Friday night at 6:00 p.m., the Chamber

will be set up on South Walnut Street selling the notorious 50/50 tickets. The 2011 winner, Lacy Russell, took home $12,307! At the same time, Business Trick or Treat begins in the city hall and fire station area. The best-decorated business table will be judged at 6:00 p.m. and a cash prizes will be awarded

to the winners of the costume contest and pumpkin contest beginning at 6:30 p.m. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to the Pinckneyville Grade School gym. Street closures will be in effect at 5:00 p.m.

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Mardi Gras 2012 Preview The fourth annual Foundation for Pinckneyville sponsored Masquerade Party will commence under the grandstand at the Perry County Fairgrounds on Friday at 7:00 p.m. Social hour will be from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. followed by hors d’oeuvres at 8:00. Then the silent auction and dance goes underway from 8:00 p.m.– Midnight. In addition to Friday night’s festivities, the K of C Hall will be hosting a midnight dance from 8:00 p.m. – midnight with “Lights Out.” The Hall’s

annual costume contest will be at 9:00 p.m. Saturday, October 27 begins with the annual Lion’s Club pancake breakfast from 6:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the Lion’s Den on Douglas Street. The craft fair and flea market will open at 8:00 a.m. that day and run through 4:00 p.m. The craft fair will feature events such as wine tasting courtesy of Shawnee and Pheasant Hollow wineries, 50/50 ticket sales at the Chamber tent and much more! At 9:00 a.m. Saturday, the Pinckneyville Fall Classic 8K Run/5K Walk will begin from the Perry County Fairgrounds. The event generally wraps up around 11:30 that morning. Registration for the annual car show will begin at 9:00 a.m. – noon on Saturday on West Mulberry Street, near the grade school. Judging will begin at Noon and awards will be given at 2:30 p.m. Enjoy entertainment from the Big Elvis DJ Show and a cappella group “Blend.” Center Court will be alive with action from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Precious Pumpkin Contest will start at 10:00 a.m. The “Beaucoup Creek” band will be playing from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30. Following Beaucoup

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Creek, Crystal Cogdill, receiver of the Extreme Home Makeover home that the community built last year, will address the community. Following her, the 144th Army National Guard will provide entertainment from noon – 1:30 p.m. To wrap up Center Court Activities, the Perry County Humane Society will host a dog show from 1:30 – 2:00 p.m. The dog show will be judged on costume choices and a variety of traits. From 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., the Panther Connection alumni tent will be set up in the First National Insurance parking lot. “Zydeco Crawdaddy’s Cajun Band” will perform and there will be free gumbo and giveaways. First National Bank sponsors the event. The kids will have plenty to enjoy uptown at this year’s Mardi Gras. Games, rides and pony rides will be available from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Balloon Lady will be near the Chamber tent from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. In addition, there will be kid’s games with prizes across from the Flower Patch at 1:15 p.m. At 1:30 p.m., Pinckneyville High School will be hosting their annual field show competition. Twelve bands will be performing in hopes to win the grand championship. The

competition will wrap up with the Pinckneyville Marching Panthers, followed by the awards. “Family Vacation” Mardi Gras parade is set to begin at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Contempri Homes by P & P Builders will sponsor free South Central Transit shuttle service to and from the Mardi Gras parade. SCT will begin shuttling at 6:00 p.m. and will run through 10:15 p.m. Pick-

up/drop-off location will be the Pinckneyville Junior High School front marking lot and the four-way-stop near Stotlar Drug Store. In addition, several road closures will be in effect for the evening. See the map in the Press’ Official Mardi Gras book for road closures. This year, Illinois’ oldest nighttime parade will feature

approximately 100 entries, including floats, marching bands and costumed individuals. Kids are encouraged to bring candy bags. Parents, before letting a child run into the street after an airborne Tootsie Roll, keep in mind, “Safety First.” “4-Play” will be entertaining the K of C Hall crowd from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., with a costume contest at 10:00 p.m., cash prizes will be awarded.

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The Elusive Col. Pinckney Many people wonder who the masked man is that courts around the Mardi Gras queen during the festival. He is typically dressed in Colonial garb, wears a wig and is never heard but always seen. He escorts the previous years’ queen at the pageant and welcomes the new queen. The masked man also rides in the parade with the queen and poses for many pictures during the pageant and parade. He is rarely seen without his two footmen, who are dressed similarly in era, however not as prestigious as he. This masked man represents Colonel Charles Cotesworth Pinckney. He was a patriot, a leader at the Constitutional Convention, a soldier, lawyer and diplomat. In the 1800’s he moved to Illinois and was considered the richest man in the state, which is why Pinckneyville is named after him. Each year, Pinckneyville pays tribute to its namesake and has a community member dress as Colonel Pinckney during the Mardi Gras celebration. Mardi Gras has became a very popular tradition of Pinckneyville as has having Colonel Pinckney and his footmen escort the Mardi Gras queen.

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