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            Have you been to the fair yet? If you have driven by, you have 
			probably caught the scent of some of the best livestock in Logan 
			County. And if you have ever been down to the barns, you know we have 
			some of the best kids in the state, who have worked long and hard to 
			get the chance to showcase their talent. We are proud of you. Well 
			done. 
			 
			And if you noticed, we took a few photos of flowers today. They are 
			quite stunning. Lots of artist talent. You need to browse through soon 
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			they won't hold up in this heat.  
			 
			There are hundreds of things to see and do at the fair. Come out and 
			chat with friends and support the best of the best in Logan County!
			 
             
            pictures & captions by Karen Hargis  | 
          
          
            
            
			  
			Grand champion hay and wheat bundle winner was Jerod Koch. How many times did you have to retie that wheat bundle 
			to get it looking so nice? | 
            
            
			  
			Grand champion vegetable market basket winner 
			was Rachel Skelton. Good job, Rachel! | 
            
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			Open Baking and Culinary Show has Connie 
			Komnick of Springfield judging cream puff entries. I'd like to help 
			on that one. | 
            
            
			  
			How cool is this? Ask fair buddies Brycen 
			Hicks of Lincoln (left), Jordan Campbell of Bloomington (center) and 
			Levi Curry of Lincoln (right), who are standing in front of a huge fan 
			that has a garden hose connected that sprays a fine mist, keeping 
			this trio cool. | 
            
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			Open Horse Show was on the program Wednesday 
			morning, with these beauties looking for the "blue." | 
            
            
			  
			Grand champion "Cold Lunch," junior class 
			winner was Hannah Crider. Way to go, Hannah! | 
            
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			Grand champion vivid color arrangement winner 
			was Sara Laun. WOW. I'd like that delivered to my house. | 
            
            
			  
			4-H best herb gardening and 4-H home 
			beautification winner was Kristin Bishop (nice trophy and plaque!) | 
            
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			The aerospace and model display has some very impressive entries this 
			year. Check it out! | 
            
            
			  
			Mathew Runyon built this beautiful six-drawer 
			oak dresser. Nice job, 
			Matt! | 
            
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			Look at this one! Sam Opperman has a really 
			nice Tractor I display that not only got him a first place but makes 
			his entry a state fair delegate. Way to go! | 
            
             
             
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