2021 Fair

Page 324 2021 Logan County Fair Lincoln Daily News July/August 2021 By Jan Youngquist SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 2021 Two singers chosen to represent Logan County at state talent show Saturday starting at noon five talented performers, all female, graced the Lincoln Stage for the Logan County Fair Talent Show. The atmosphere in the performance barn was relaxed and comfortable as temps and humidity outside began to get sticky. Judges would be pressed to make hard choices this day between two junior entrants and three senior contestants In the Junior division, 14-year-old Kristina Morrow tackled a complex, fast paced piece by German composer Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach on the keyboard. Next up was five year- old Lillian Rademaker of Lincoln. The petite tiny tot up on a big stage won hearts immediately when in her wispy elegant, shimmery gold floor-length dress and matching sparkly shoes she said, "My grandma made my dress." Show coordinator Darlene Begolka advised the audience prior to Lillian taking the stage that she bent the official rules a little by allowing a backup tape with vocals to help the youngster. Next began the Senior division, Mount Pulaski High School Junior Alexis Johnson. Johnson brought a little country to the stage crooning "Strawberry Wine" by Deana Carter. Next,18-year-old Abigail 'Abi' Stiefvater sang a powerful and uplifting song. Stiefvater is attending the University of Illinois majoring in biology. Continued p