2019 Logan County Fair

2019 Logan County Fair LINCOLN DAILY NEWS July 28-August 4, 2019 Page 109 O n Wednesday the livestock show ring on the north end of the Logan County Fairgrounds was a great place for spectators. A large crowd gathered this year to see the 4-H swine Gilt and Barrow Shows. The crowd had plenty of room to spread out this year as the normal 4-H Dairy Show that typically happens in half of the barn was cancelled. In the swine arena there was a good number of participating animals, with a narrower offering of 4-H youth showing. Many of the kids were showing in multiple classes. So, it is not unthinkable that one 4-H member could take home the entire shooting match, and that is what happened on the gilt side of the show. Braden Olson won the Grand Champion Gilt as well as the Reserve Champion. Once again this year the Don Crane traveling trophy was presented to the Grand Champion winner. On hand to present the trophy was Linda Crane and her grandson Aiden Crane. Braden had lots of support in the ring as several family members were there to watch and keep their fingers crossed for the win. When it came time for the championship trophy to be presented, Braden shared the spotlight with his two brothers and his little sister. One brother held Braden’s banner, one held his plaque, and little sis held the big purple ribbon. Braden was happy to be left holding the giant trophy that was almost as big as him. WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2019 Cooler weather makes for a pretty laid back 4-H Swine Show By Nila Smith L to R, front: 2019 Little Miss Logan County Jolie Grisham, Braden’s brothers and sister and Aiden Crane. Back: 2019 Junior Miss Anna Kindred, Queen Skye Kretzinger, Swine Judge Hayden Wilder, Braden Olsen and Linda Crane. Braden was joined by the Logan County Royalty, his brothers and sister and the swine judge for the photo of his Reserve Champion Gilt. The day was cool and the animals in the show ring responded accordingly, acting more laid back and happy to just be out of CONTINUE