Did you miss getting a copy of the 100th Anniversary cookbook? The Fulton County Fair has placed a second order for the 100th Anniversary Cookbook. Many people have requested the “100 Years of Fulton County’s Best Recipes” since the initial order of 600 books sold out in July. A limited number of books will be delivered in mid-November from the printer. The cookbook has over 500 recipes in it and many of them are from Fulton County residents as far back as the late 1800’s. They will make excellent Christmas gifts.
The books will sell for $18 each and can be shipped anywhere in the continental USA for charge to cover the shipping costs. Shipping for 1 book will be $3.25, 2 books is $4.00 and 3 books is $5.00. If ordering more than 3 books, add $1.00 for each book over three. Cookbooks can be ordered online at www.fultoncountyfair.org and payment can be made online with a credit or debit card. We do need payment with the order. Orders can also be made by calling the Fulton County Fair Office at 870-895-5565 or mail a check or money order to Fulton County Fair, Post Office Box 910, Salem AR 72576. All profits from the cookbook sales will go to the Fulton County Fair Foundation for scholarships.
For more information on the cookbook contact the Fulton County Fair Office or email fultoncountyfair1@gmail.com.
Cathy Drew is a lifelong resident of the region that she loves to promote. She was born in downtown Batesville in the late ’60s, located in one of the eight counties she now enjoys encouraging people to visit.
Drew became associated with the Ozark Gateway Region in 1990 while working at the ad agency (The Media Market Inc.). The agency handled marketing for the regional association, where she and her co-workers produced an annual tabloid publication. She began working as the Ozark Gateway Region director in June 2000.
After Drew became director, she took the region to the next level by helping the tourism organization create a new website and moved it from the old newspaper paper tabloid publication to a color magazine format. She helped open a visitor center for the Ozark Gateway, allowing visitors to pick up information from the entire state 24/7. Over the years, Drew has helped the organization meet new marketing goals, such as in- and out-of-state marketing, assuring that all 100,000 copies of their magazines are distributed each year.
In 2016, she assisted in creating the first Ozark Gateway Region Golf Classic. The tournament continues to grow each year, allowing the organization to expand its co-op program and helping each county have dedicated promotion. Drew stays busy at Ozark Gateway as the ad sales manager, magazine editor, day-to-day office operations, trade show representative, and magazine distribution representative, all while ensuring that the region is represented all over Arkansas and southern Missouri.
Drew was featured in several local and statewide publications over the years, as well as the 1997 cover of the Ozark Gateway Region tabloid, along with her then 4-year-old son, Jon. She has received several awards, such as the Batesville Rotarian of the Year in 2010 and a three-time Paul Harris Fellow.
She also has served as an Independence County election commissioner for several years. She now serves as their co-election coordinator, helping with behind-the-scenes management of voting equipment, day-to-day election deadlines, and poll worker training.
Drew serves on the Arkansas Travel Council Board of Directors, is Batesville Rotary Club Past President, and is the Rotary Clubs’ current publicity chair.
In March of 2018, Drew was honored with induction into the Arkansas Tourism Hall of Fame for her many years of dedicated service to the tourism industry.