2019 Logan County Fair

2019 Logan County Fair LINCOLN DAILY NEWS July 28-August 4, 2019 Page 273 Master of Ceremonies, Darlene Begolka, started the Logan County Fair Talent Contest by thanking the audience for coming to support the local talent. There were only a few empty seats in front of the Lincoln Stage as family and friends gathered to cheer on their loved ones. In the Junior division Ralph Walker Allen from Mount Pulaski took to the stage to perform “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me).” Allen impressed the audience as he played guitar, kept beat with a bass drum, and sang. He is a self-taught musician who enjoys listening to Christian worship artists including NeedtoBreathe and Ben Rector. Allen, also, enjoys playing baseball and basketball, and raising Milking Shorthorn Cattle. He will represent Logan County at the Illinois County Fair Talent Competition in January. After Allen’s performance, Rayden and Francesca Cordell took to the stage to sing “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.” Almost 4 years old, this was the twins first time on the stage and they needed a little encouragement from the audience to perform. When not singing, the Local youth Talent Contest brings the music Photos and story by Lisa Ramlow CONTINUE