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Main Street Perryville Newsletter

November 15, 2013
A note from MSP executive director Vicki Goode,

Perryville plans fundraiser for 'Grizzly' Osborne and family

Ed "Grizzly" Osborne, owner of Grizzly's BBQ food truck, has been diagnosed with cancer and he and his family are in need of help with medical bills. On Nov. 23, there will be a fundraiser and auction at the Perryville American Legion to help raise money for the Osborne family. Doors will open at 11 a.m. Auction begins at 1 p.m. If you have an item you would like to donate to the auction, please contact Lisa Bottom at (859) 583-9405. Food and refreshments also will be for sale, and 100 percent of the proceeds will benefit the Osborne family.

Come celebrate the holiday season in Perryville!

On Dec. 14, 2013, join us for the downtown Perryville Christmas Celebration. Start the day off by visiting the Perryville Elementary School Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a silent auction, arts, crafts, food, games and more!

Next, tour several beautiful homes during the Tour of Historic Homes, 1-5 p.m. The tour begins at the Perryville Community Center with a trip through the Merchants Row Museum. Guests will tour five historical homes around Perryville and will finish with a tour of the Karrick-Parks house where refreshments will be served. Tickets for the tour are $15 per person, and can be bought in advance at Main Street Perryville; Farmer's National Bank in Perryville; or the Danville-Boyle County Convention and Visitor's Bureau, 105 E. Walnut Street, Danville. Tickets also will be sold the day of the event.

After the historic homes tour, stick around for the Perryville Christmas Parade at 6:30 p.m. Click here to download parade entry forms and rules, or pick them up at the Main Street Perryville office, 216 S. Buell Street.

Perryville trivia

In each newsletter, we will issue a trivia question. The first person to call Executive Director Vicki Goode at (859) 332-1862 with the correct answer will win a prize. No one answered the last question about the first solider who died in the Battle of Perryville. The answer is:

1st Sgt.

John W. Deshago

Company F, 3rd Alabama Cavalry, Confederate States of America

Deshago was killed in Action on Oct. 7, 1862

near Pottsville, in Washington county, near the Boyle County line. He was 31 years old. This was a small action on the day before the Main Battle.

This week's question

Where did James Harbison receive his land certificate for 1,400 acres along the Chaplin River on Dec. 18, 1779? Donate!

You can now donate to the restoration of Merchants Row with a click of a button! Click here to access the donation section of the MSP PayPal account.
Main Street Perryville Board
of Directors

Officers
Chair:
Robbie Mayes
Vice Chair:
Lisa Bottom
Secretary:
Joanne Prewitt

Members
Anne Sleet
Bruce Richardson
Alison Arnold
Willie Baker

Steven Willoughby

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Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses across the country. Founded by American Express in 2010, this day is celebrated every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. This year, Small Business Saturday is on November 30th. Be sure to shop local and support our Perryville merchants!


Merchants Row featured in Advocate-Messenger article

The historic preservation efforts of Merchants Row were featured in a recent article in the Advocate-Messenger. In case you missed it, click here to read the story written by reporter Kyle Woosley.


Perryville celebrates Crain Day

On Sunday, Nov. 10, Perryville residents gathered for a dedication ceremony honoring Arthur "Chick" Crain for his service as Perryville fire chief for 50 years. The A.L. Crain Lane - an alleyway that runs from Smith Street to Polk Street - was named after the former fire chief and was unveiled to the public during the ceremony. The city also recognized Clifford "C.P." Crain and Geraldine Crain Harmon, author of "Chaplin Hills," for their contributions to the community.

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