Here’s what Marion County fairgoers told us last week:
“I would give to the church, take trips, and give to my kids.”
— Marge Christensen, Marion
“Help a former neighbor who struggles all the time and help my kids.”
— Leonard Brown, Hillsboro
“Donate to children’s hospitals including Shriner’s Children’s Hospital Burn Unit, probably a new car, and help the family.”
— Linda Brown, Hillsboro
“Move to Indiana and build my house and probably build one for my sister.”
— Jolynn Voth, Goessel
“I’d buy a Marion County Record.”
— Seth Jirak, Ramona
“Pay debt for me and my kids, set aside money for my grandkids, and something fun.”
— Tim Gaynor, Hutchinson
“I’d definitely be out of debt. I like where I’m at so I’d redo my house.”
— Jim Horinek, Pilsen
“Pay off debts, give some to my kids, get my daughter through college, and give some to a worthwhile charity.”
— Janice Waner, Peabody
“Pay bills, donate a percentage to charity, and set up college funds for my grandchildren.”
— Jayann Schneider, Herington
“Find a cure for disease that causes heart problems for animals.”
— Michala Cliffton, age 10, Salina
“Buy horses.”
— Jadyn Cliffton, age 8, Salina
“Pay off my debt, share with my family and church, and move to Costa Rica.”
— Tina Waner, Marion
“Get out of debt and buy a new house.”
— Gail Burns, Lincolnville
“Quit my job.”
— Chris Stuchlik, Lincolnville
“I would build a new house and go on vacation.”
— Sherry Kaufman, Lehigh
“Pay off debt. That would be the first thing.”
— Debbie Miller, Hillsboro
“I’d probably give it to my kids and grandkids.”
— Bob Hein, Hillsboro
“I suppose I would go to Alaska.”
— Karen Saner
“I’d probably spend it on my kids and maybe save a little for me.”
— Donna Dalke, Hillsboro
“Keep it. Save it.”
— Eva Noble, age 7, Hillsboro
“Keep and save.”
— Emma, age 3