2019 Logan County Fair

Page 110 2019 Logan County Fair LINCOLN DAILY NEWS July 28-August 4, 2019 their smaller pins and able to roam around a bit. The new royalty worked to fulfill their first official duties of the 2019 Logan County Fair, as they handed out blue ribbons to many an entrant. Near the end of the show, retired Hartsburg- Emden FFA teacher and current member of the Heartland Beef Alliance made a special announcement. She said that the Alliance is going to partner with Nuthatch Hill BBQ to hold a fundraiser lunch to benefit Cody Conrady. The young man was severely injured in a farm related accident earlier this year. Around the community many groups and organizations have been holding fundraisers to help Cody and his family with the medical expenses involved in Conrady’s treatment and recovery. Nuthatch Hill, owned by local BBQ aficionado Brad Luckhart is at the fair all this week near the livestock show barn, serving up hardy breakfast sandwiches and other tasty items. This is Luckhart’s second year of setting up for breakfast at the show barns. On Friday, look for the bright red tent on the south side of the show barn and be sure to make a purchase for Cody. Wednesday was also watermelon day at the show barn. The Farm Credit Service Agency annually gives out free watermelon slices on the day of the 4-H swine shows. This year, while it wasn’t all that hot, the cold watermelon still appealed to many of the guests on the sidelines. After the gilt show, there was a ten minute break then the barrow show began. As with the gilts, there were more animals than kids CONTINUE