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2016 LOGAN COUNTY FAIR
LINCOLN DAILY NEWS July 29 - August 6, 2016 Page 267
The Brad Aper Tribute Team of
Scott Semple, Brad Wibben, Matt
Beasley, and Larry and Nancy Aper,
participated in memory of Brad Aper,
last year’s second place winner who
died in a car accident April 8, 2016.
Semple said, “Brad liked this chili. We
use Brad’s recipe and try our best
to follow it from looking at photos.”
Semple said the chili is “a nice blend of
spices and peppers that make it bold
but not too spicy.”
Logan County Fair Chili Cook-off
Rounding out the first year entries were Jim
Byrge and George Lacefield, friendly rivals who
shared a table at the cook-off.
Byrge said, "I use my dad's recipe and he passed
away in 2008." Byrge said, "I added to his recipe
and it has my special mix of seasonings and a
little bit of heat to it. I think all chili needs a little
heat."
Lacefield of Patriot Chili, said "my chili is not your
average Joe's chili. It is sweet with just a little
kick at the end."
Marco's Chili Emporium with James Abbot, was
in the cook-off for the second time. He had last
entered in 2013. Abbott said, "Years of trial and
error helped me come up with a recipe. It is
medium, not too spicy."
Photos by Angela Reiners