2020 Hometown Heroes

Page 190 2020 Hometown HEROES Magazine LINCOLN DAILY NEWS May 14, 2020 Logan County 4-H goes virtual preparing for fair T he coronavirus has had an impact on a lot of us. Right now, sheltering in place, isolating from friends and family and wearing our masks when we have to go to the store have become the new norm in Logan County and the rest of the state as well. As the days of the calendar tick off, we have to wonder if we will get back to normal or will this be the new normal until a vaccine in found for this virus? Last week Governor JB Pritzker announced a modified stay at home order that lessened some of the current restrictions, and cracked down a bit in other areas. We all have to wear masks when we go to the store or the gas station. Our favorite retailers can sell their products online but the stores are still not open. However, state parks are now open for specific activities while playgrounds remain closed. With so much uncertainty right now, the Logan County Fair Board is moving forward with cautious optimism that by the time we get to the end of July, we may be able to have a fair. Two weeks ago the fair board sent out information for advertising and sponsorship in the annual fair book, and that gave us all a little hope that maybe we will have something to look forward to toward the end of the summer. Which brought to mind, what are all those 4-H kids doing right now for exhibits at the 2020 Logan County Fair? Are they still preparing? Following the guidelines set by the state and the University of Illinois Extension, clubs are not holding face-to-face meetings right now. However, virtual meetings are taking place and kids are still preparing for the fair. Terri Miller, County Director for Logan, Menard and Sangamon (LMS) Counties says that 4-H is hopeful for county exhibits. “Currently we are moving forward with our planning of the 4-H shows in Logan County as normal, understanding of course circumstances may change due to the Covid-19 situation. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for youth to showcase their COMMUNITY: WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER! CONTINUED u