Sorry I haven’t written for awhile. My family and I have been pitching in to help build a new fence along the midway. The inclement weather really slowed us down this spring. Workdays are every day until the fair now. If anyone has time, their help would be greatly appreciated. We’re all there every Saturday and Sunday.
Posters are going up all our so look for the fair logo around town with all the fair's activities listed. The schedule is full of things to do, many which are free.
CAMBRIDGE—Much to tell, much to do, scurry, scurry! The directors have been meeting every Sunday. The Henry County Fair is shaping up nicely. Grandstand shows are going to be super this year. The board made a huge decision to charge for the grandstand this year. There will be one charge for the whole day. Kids 8 and under of course are free.
CAMBRIDGE—I have to listen really hard to hear all the buzz on how to make the fair run better financially. They want to make sure all of the young whipper-snappers have a chance to grow up with the fair.
CAMBRIDGE—I’m back...up and running like a chicken with my head cut off. Whooops, no offense to my feathered friends out in the barn. What a flurry of activity there is with these people called fair directors. We have some newbies on the board so I guess I better introduce all of them.
Here I am! Did you miss me? I have lots to tell you about. The board is looking for individuals to help at the grandstand this summer. There are volunteer and paid positions available.
ORION—Caleb Nesbitt, a senior at Orion High School, wrote this essay, “The Forest I Helped Create: A Conservation Legacy,” as part of a scholarship application, which requires publication in a local newspaper.
ORION—I had known Dick Stiles for over 38 years and he had been a very special friend of mine for over 36 of them. We started playing on an adult soccer league when we were both just in middle school.
CAMBRIDGE—Great news! Most exciting goings-on at the final board meeting before the fair. Harness racing will be held as planned on Thursday afternoon, June 24. Last-minute developments have made it possible to continue as usual. A big thanks to Rick for all his extra negotiations with the state, and to the Northern Colt Association for their tireless efforts to make this happen. Hooray!
CAMBRIDGE—We are now down to the wire and everything is fitting together for a super-fun-filled week from Tuesday, June 22, through Sunday, June 27, of Henry County Fair activities.
CAMBRIDGE—I’m so busy, no time to stay put. Only two weeks until fair week. Where did time go? Heard the other day that the editor of the Chronicle, Mindy, is bringing her three “mousers” to the fair! That’s not “fair.” Just a little reminder from us little guys … no pets on the fairgounds. Thanks, I feel better already! I think Mindy is teasing me. Thanks to Jean and Denny Downing, Karen Hutchinson and Danielle Brown for the props and help decorating the old art hall for the Barn Dance for Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. It’s going to be a “barn buster.”
CAMBRIDGE—Only a few weeks until the fair. Entries close at 5 p.m. Monday, June 7. Antiques will be exhibited in the Art Hall. The entries list was mistakenly left out of the fairbook so it is on the Web site. Or call superintendents Cheryl at 507-1464 or Terry at 945-8362. Susan Wells, Battle of the Bands organizer, needs more bands. Work days to help paint the inside of the old art hall for bingo and the barn dances will begin this weekend. Bring a paint brush.
CAMBRIDGE— Got a letter from Arizona and they want to send a donation, so here’s the scoop. Donations may be sent to the Henry County Fair Association, P.O. Box 105, Cambridge IL 61238. Our web-site is www.henrycountyfairillinois.com. Getting some requests for Battle of the Bands. If interested call Susan Wells at (217) 502-2409. I’m gettin’ real good at those drums so watch out—I’ve already entered.
CAMBRIDGE—The Art-Exhibition Hall has plenty of extra room for lots of new people to show their talents and a great chance to win money at the 2010 Henry County Fair. If you enter just one item you can receive a discounted exhibitors ticket and that gets you into the fair all week.
CAMBRIDGE—I forgot to mention last week that the pretty singer we hired for the fair, Shelly Kinzer, is being sponsored by Rick Dobbels Farm Trucking. Thanks, Rick!
CAMBRIDGE—Hey! It’s me again! Busy meeting last night! First of all, a great big HUGE thanks to the village workers for taking care of the “down dead” tree that fell over the road. We really appreciated your help. Sure would have taken alot of “mouse muscle” to get that done.
