A local non-profit that is newer to the Apple n' Pork Festival did very well this year.

Encore Developmental Services and Thrift Store in Clinton had a lemon shakeup booth at the Apple n' Pork Festival for the second year in a row. Stephanie Coonce is the Executive Director and says they did very well this year selling out of their entire product for the weekend on Saturday.

Coonce details funds raised from the Apple n' Pork Festival will go towards a new fire alarm system. Coonce hopes to have it purchased and installed later this fall.

Coonce says the project is starting to come along. The architect's plans for building firewalls are currently at the Office of the State Fire Marshall's office. Once they are approved, construction of the firewalls can start.

Along with the fire mitigation project, Coonce hopes to complete updates to the building including ADA bathrooms, additional workspaces, and a new mechanical shop.

In addition to proceeds from the lemonade shakeup booth, Coonce is continuing to seek grants for the fire mitigation project. To stay updated on the project visit the Encore Thrift Store Facebook page.