The highlight of the afternoon Sunday was the national railsplitting competition at the Logan County Fairgrounds. Under cloudy but dry skies, the competition was held outside this year, and a large crowd was on hand to see how it would all go.

Pictures by Nila Smith

"Whattaya mean I'm turning blue??"

Competitors draw numbers for their logs.

Ready to go.

Linda Coleman sings the national anthem.

A re-enactment of Lincoln christening Lincoln.

Waiting for the word to "begin."

The competition starts.

Retrieving a wedge that has gone flying.

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