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Budget Impasse Won't Stop Montgomery County Fair

Tue, 07 Jun 2016 08:38:39 CDT
With the state of Illinois still without a budget, fair organizations are being devastated by cuts. Despite the financial struggles of the state, Myrna Moore says the Mongtomery County Fair is able to proceed as normal thanks to the generosity of the people in the county.

"Montgomery county people have really stepped up and donations have been coming in. We've been selling a lot of new signs for the back of the grandstand. Mark Knodle and I go out and get the donations for the livestock and are in charge of the livestock shows. We've raised close to $2000 in added money for the livestock since it had to go to a jackpot show. I just want to thank everybody that's donated. Whether it's the scholarship for the queens, you gave us a gallon of paint or whatever you have done, thank you very much."

Moore says residents' priorities play a big role in their generosity.

"I think Montgomery county still knows what's important to people and they certainly step up and give when it counts."

Shannon Durbin added, "who would want to miss good family fun time? The biggest thing about the fair is spending time with your family and enjoying it."

The 2016 Montgomery County Fair is June 22-26 in Butler. For more information, visit montgomeryfair.org.