Miss Paynesville 2001, Erin O'Fallon, front;
First Princess, Wendy Bennett, center;
and Second Princess, Kelli Fenske, back.

Town and Country Days kicked off with the 10K, 5K and Fun Run races on Saturday, June 16.

The queen pageant was held on Monday, June 18. Missy Bachman won the talent competition with her saxophone solo.

The Pet Show was held Tuesday morning, June 19, on the grounds of the Good Samaritan Care Center. This boxer was eager to participate.

The grand prize in the Kiddie Parade was won by 16 kids in Terri Athmann's daycare, including this little girl with flowers decorating her stroller.

The sidewalks were filled Tuesday afternoon with chalk drawings.

The tractor pull attacted many youngsters on Tuesday evening. As this boy shows, pedaling takes a lot of effort.

The Harmonica Band from the Senior Center performed on a float in the grand parade on Wednesday evening.

Stang Precision's parade entry featured barnyard animals that kids along the route could look at and even pet.

Peepers held their annual picnic on Sunday, June 24, with food and games for everyone.

Little Miss Dairy Queen and Dennis the Menace Look-a-Like contests were held in conjunction with the Peepers Picnic on Sunday. Dalton Stang and Chala hoppe were this year's winners.