Franklin County Fairgrounds relocation talks persist
History notes reflect on floods moving the fair, with hopes the park near the walnut trees could host it again once protected. By 2000, Franklin County Fair Board members sought new locations due to space and parking constraints, with treasurer Kathy Niehoff citing financial limits on a move.
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Fair ethics guide bans animal abuse at Franklin County show
The Franklin County Fair handbook stresses ethical animal treatment. Exhibitors abusing animals will be barred from showing and lose any premiums or prizes. Show superintendents and county extension have final authority to interpret rules. Abuse includes beating, slapping, injections, electric prods, and lifting inshow ting.
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