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.”
Fair entries must be postmarked June 7. Send them or drop them off at the secretary's office.
Still open are big and little jobs before, during and after. If you have a little time to volunteer, call a board member or just show up. Someone will probably be around most every day.
The donations and sponsorships for this year’s fair are down from last year and are slower coming in. If you are still considering helping out and want to support the fair, it’s not too late. The State of Ilinois check is still not here. That’s not “fair.”
Anyone wanting to plant a few perennials see Cheryl or call 937-2491 or 507-1464. We have a little weeding to do, too.
I’ve been seeing a lot of 4-H kids practicing with their horses in the arena. There was a baby mini out there last week.
Can’t wait for the Michlig Ag “Play in the Corn.” I will do some nibbling after the coast is clear at night. On Thursday and Saturday nights we can have dessert at the Art Hall, leftovers from the cake walk.
Rick Eugene asked me to be in his magic show. I wonder if I have to disappear?
My new assistant Ethel reminded me that the fair insert book comes out in the Henry County Advertizer-Shopper this week. It has all the changes in it and some new activities and events.
Tear out the schedule and bring it to the fair so you won’t miss out on anything. The fairgrounds are jam-packed this year with many new things to do.
I think that’s enough for now. Get those entries in so you can get that exhibitor’s pass good for all week.
And all you men out there, enter the men’s culinary class in the art hall.
If you are having trouble finding the antiques classes in the fairbook, go to http://www.henrycountyfairillinois.com and download the fair book.
Go to Page 60 and you will find the Antiques classes.
If you still have trouble finding it, call Cheryl 937-2491 or 507-1464 and she will help you.
