Community Christmas asks county for down payment on drone show for 20th anniversary; commissioners urge other partners

Apr 7, 2025

Community Christmas organizers asked the county for about $20,000 to secure a commercial drone light show for their 20th anniversary; commissioners praised the group's work but declined to commit county funding at the meeting and recommended Tourism, the Chamber and community foundations as first funding avenues.

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Representatives of Community Christmas asked the commissioners to consider a county contribution to secure a commercial drone show as part of the group's 20th anniversary celebration. Anita Amspaugh, treasurer for the non-profit, said the vendor requires a large down payment and the organization sought roughly $20,000 from the county toward a $30,000 show contract.

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