2018 fair-print

Page 38 2018 Logan County Fair Lincoln Daily News July 29 - August 5, 2018 T his year there will be a new category of exhibits in the fine arts barn at the Logan County Fair. Spearheaded by Karen Klockenga-Burgrabe with assistance from her daughter Danielle Burgrabe, youngsters in grade levels kindergarten through second will have their own section at the fair. On Monday morning Karen and Danielle were literally up to their elbows in art submitted by more than 700 students from schools throughout the county. Klockenga-Burgrabe explained that in the three lower levels of elementary school, in Logan County there are approximately 850 students. The level of participation, with more than 700 involved, was a great surprise and considered a big success. Klockenga-Burgabe said that success had to be contributed not to her, but to the school administrators, home room teachers, and art teachers. She said those staff at the schools had been enthused about the project and very supportive in encouraging the children to create works of art for the fair. Klockenga-Burgabe said in addition, the children seemed to be quite enthused as well. She noted that on Monday morning, some of the kids had already stopped by to see their works of art on display. She said she had assured them all that before the end of the day, all the great works of art would be up where that everyone coming into the fine arts barn would be able to admire them. Klockenga-Burgabe said that in addition to the schools being excited, there were members of the community who were also ready and willing to help out. She noted that each piece of work is mounted on a nice piece of cardboard. She said those pieces were pre-cut to size and donated by heritage packaging in Lincoln. Cliff at Fifth Street Food Mart in Lincoln had given monetary support that would allow New exhibit at the Logan County Fair brings elementary student talent into the spotlight CONTINUE 00 Monday, July 30, 2018