[August 03, 2013]    

Friday afternoon was Senior Citizens Day at the Logan County Fair. The annual event is sponsored by Symphony of Lincoln.

The afternoon included bingo and musical entertainment by the Don Smith Band, along with refreshments.

Don Smith's group has been at the fair since 1959 entertaining with some really smooth big-band music. You know, the type that keeps you feeling young, tapping your toe and feeling like everything is right in the world.

Don started playing as a sophomore here in Lincoln. His first big-band gig was in Bloomington at the Eagles. The name of that band was the Nu-Notes. In 1957 he started Star Dust, which was a rock 'n' roll band. He played jazz for a short time before returning to his beloved big-band music in 1974. They have had two CDs, played on four cruises, and Smith says he feels like he has done it all.

Pictures by Karen Hargis

These ladies were picking out their prizes for winning at bingo.

Louis "Sis" Dehner was among the bingo winners posing with a lap robe.
Sis turned 100 years old in May and still lives at home here in
Lincoln. Getting out and staying active has helped her stay young.

 

Toward the end of the hour, Dean Bruns finally had a winning card. Way to
go, Dean!

Mel Phillips, maintenance man at Symphony, and Georgina Binzen, of the Oasis, manned the refreshments.

 

They even served iced-down water to go with those Rice Krispie treats and
cookies. We didn't see anyone jump in to cool off, though. The fair weather
has been very kind so far this week.

Kelsi Hartman, activity aide from Symphony, served as master bingo caller.