South Central Area Fairboard announces Grand Marshall of "A Barnyard Christmas Parade"

Written by Mike Hinson,

South Central Area Fairboard member

Benny Pace was once declared to be the Heart and Soul of Lewis County Schools. This year, the Heart and Soul has been selected to serve as Grand Marshall for the 2022 South Central Area Fair Christmas Parade. Upon being told he was chosen, Benny was quoted as saying "I'm humbled by it."

Known affectionately by many as Coach Pace, Benny found his love of Lewis County football as a player. During his career he set a new single season receiving record which stood for the better part of forty years. Benny was part of a Panther team which...