2015 LOGAN COUNTY FAIR LINCOLN DAILY NEWS.com August 2-9, 2015 page 145
Brad Aper, another first time participant, has won
three other chili cook-offs, one in his hometown of
Hartsburg. He says his chili is simple but effective and
the recipe has been in the family for three generations.
Aper has modified to his taste and considers it to have
medium spiciness with a bite but not too hot.
Fairgoers who attend the cook-off have an opportunity
to sample each chili and choose their favorite for the
people’s choice award.
Meanwhile, the 10 judges choose table presentation
and the top four places.
Once the judges made their decisions, Doug Demay
announced the winners.
This year’s People’s choice award went to Jim and
Sandy Bobell.
The best presentation award went to Josh Slightom and
Frank Adubato.
First place winners Jim and Sandy Bobell moved up
from their second place spot last year.
First time participant Brad Aper received second place.
Long time participant Bradney Luckhart of Nuthatch
Hill BBQ was awarded third place.
Last year’s champion Dave Eyrse received fourth place.
Though there were only a few winners, there was a lot
of the fun and frivolity that brings back the contestants
and hungry samplers year after year.
Story and Photos by Angela Reiners
