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The Logan County Fair
Chili cook-off is hot, hot, hot
affair
By far the hottest event of the fair -- hot chili, hot
weather and hot turnout -- running more than 10 years
with organizer Doug DeMay at its helm, the chili
cook-off was another great success this year.
Saturday it was the hottest day of the fair with
a combined temperature and humidity over a
104 heat index. At that, DeMay was particularly
pleased with the turnout. This year’s chili cook-
off’s eight contestants packed the Knights of
Columbus pavilion with those who came to
sample their wares and sip cold beer.
The contestants prepared their spiced fare on
the grounds beginning at 8 a.m., making several
gallons to have enough for judges to try and for
“people’s choice” servings.
DeMay commented, “Even though it was
a hot day, we had a great crowd, and I think
everyone enjoyed themselves.”
Winners:
First place: Doug Ritterbush, third year in a
row, $200
Second place: George Lacefield, first time
competing, $150
Third place: Dave Eyrse, first time
competing, $100
Fourth place: Jim Byrge, first time
competing, $50
Best presentation: Kevin and Judy Smith,
$25
The event also contributes funds to a local
charity, which is decided by the “people’s
choice” winner. Doug Ritterbush chose
Lincoln D.A.R.E. to receive the $203 that was
collected.
Sponsors for the event were State Bank of
Lincoln, Lincoln IGA, Collision Concepts,
Stuart Solutions, Bill’s Bar, Investment
Center, Webster Construction, Peasley
Funeral Home and Characters
Pub.
2012 LOGAN COUNTY FAIR. A special editon of LINCOLN DAILY NEWS.com July 31, 2012