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Old Tyme Fair is a hit in Preston
By LINDA ADAMS
(From the Nov. 1, 2006 issue)
Despite a bracing cold wind, the Olde Tyme Fair in Preston was a big success and was enjoyed by everyone last Saturday. The parade included a large number of entries. There were a lot of vendors selling a wide variety of food, cakes, and cookies, plus many different types of goods, trinkets, and the like. The entertainment, which started right after the parade, was a long line-up of musicians and singers.
Fussell introduced the winners of the Miss Kinahoochee contest. Junior Miss was Jordan Carter from Americus. Young Miss was Alexis Lindsey, also from Americus. Teen Miss was Ansley Jones from Webster County, and Miss Kinahoochee was Ginger Brown, also from Webster County. The girls rode in the parade and were presented on the podium.
The Webster Womens Club, as well as the Preston Womens Club, had booths at the Fair. They both had cakes, along with many other vendors. It was a good time to stock up on cakes for the holidays.
The Fab Flamingos are a group of educators who raise money for the Stewart, Webster and Quitman Counties Relay of Life. They had a colorful booth selling items for the cause. The Relay for Life will be held in May.
The Preston Chamber of Commerce, New Horizons Habitat for Humanity, and Pin Cares were in a joint booth promoting their organizations. Duane and Judy Richard are trying to start a Habitat for
Bonita Hightower set up a booth to sell food at the Fair to benefit the Webster County Recreation Department. Hightower decided to start a "sports ministry" with the basketball players at the gym. She organized a basketball club which teaches self discipline, team spirit, commitment, responsibility, and how to win, as well as how to lose. To pay the entry fee for the booth she sold drinks and chips at the practice sessions.
"We aren't sure, but we think the Fair has been going on for over 10 years," Melinda Fussell said. "Although it is chilly and windy, we are happy with the turnout and know everyone will enjoy the Olde Tyme Fair this year."