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Family favorites return to Stones Prairie Picnic

TOP: And Bingo was his name-o. Guests young and old at the Stones Prairie Picnic, held Friday, had the opportunity to win prizes at Bingo, one of the many games offered at the annual event. ABOVE: This vintage Chevy may not have been out “straightenin’ the curves or flattenin’ the hills,” but it still attracted the attention of Barry County Deputies David Harris and Clinton Bray as they admired several of the vehicles on display Friday evening at the annual Stones Prairie Picnic in rural Purdy. LEFT: Charlie Cornelius took dead aim at the bean bag toss Friday evening at the annual Stones Prairie Picnic, hosted by St. John’s Lutheran Church in rural Purdy. The event offered a host of games, along with food and music for the community’s enjoyment Melonie Roberts/mroberts@cherryroad.com
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Fabulous fun on the Fourth of July

Throughout the annual Freedom and Fireworks display on Monday evening, a patriotic selection of music was broadcast over the loud speakers, which had spectators singing along to the likes of ‘Proud to be an American,’ ‘Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue,’ and ‘Born in the USA.’ Melonie Roberts/mroberts@cherryroad.com
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Full day of fun in Purdy

The Terry family of Purdy hosts the community’s annual fireworks show each year, offering hot dogs for sale to help pay for the extravaganza. Mike Gervais/mgervais@cherryroad.com “Pawpaw” Kevin Hanson helps young Rowan Grimm, 3, cool off with a 4th of July popsicle Sunday afternoon.
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