The first experience at the Apple n' Pork Festival in September was a huge success for a DeWitt County non-profit.

Encore Developmental Services took over the lemon shakeup booth on the grounds of the CH Moore Homestead this fall and Executive Director Stephanie Coonce says they kept busy from start to finish each day.

Funds raised from the festival were originally going to go into the day services program but because they were able to raise more than they thought, they are going to be able to diversify those dollars.

For Coonce, the exposure the Festival provided them and the opportunity to make those from outside of Clinton aware of the thrift store and its mission, she feels it could be very beneficial.

Coonce called the weekend great and a great time and says they are planning to return next fall.