Logan County Fair 2022

Page 92 2022 LOGAN COUNTY FAIR LINCOLN DAILY NEWS JULY / AUGUST 2022 stands like Cullers and air-conditioned buildings. Before the Little Miss contestants were introduced, 2021 Little Miss Sofia Farmer was escorted to the stage by her father Brandon Farmer. Farmer said the girls are beautiful and have been working very hard. She then told everyone to have a fun night. This year’s Little Miss contestants were Hadley Triplett, Kodi Eigenbrod, Oaklee Vinyard, Alivia Birdwell, Luci Bobell, Hinley Schneider, Sienna Pollock, Emerson Bolen, Reagan Anderson, Dawson Logsdon, Macyn Winkelmann, Laney Coers, Scout Coers, Lillian Rademaker, Charlee Gleason, Aera Merritt, Emersyn Brooks, Embeth Leesman, Henley Hartman, Hadleigh McCain and Ella Hall. Little Miss contestants were judged on an interview that made up 60 percent of their score. The other 40 percent of their score came from their stage presence. As always, the Little Miss contestants provided some adorable moments as they introduced themselves telling their ages, where they live and what they like about the pageant. The Little Miss candidates’ favorite parts of the pageant included making new friends, wearing pretty dresses, walking on stage and having fun. Time between sections was filled by special guests. These included queens, junior misses, little misses and others with titles from various Illinois counties such as Ford County, Fulton County, Clinton County and Menard County. Other guests included several former Logan County Fair Queens, Junior Misses and Little Misses. Royalty ranged from those from recent years to those who reigned many years ago such as 1974 Logan County Fair Queen Elise (Gleason) Anderson. Karson Mott and Julia Collins had served as both Little Miss and Junior Miss. Before results were announced, the outgoing 2021 royalty gave farewell speeches. Little Miss Sofia said she had a great year. She then thanked the fair board, pageant directors and her “sash sisters” Queen Caroline and Junior Miss Alayna. Junior Miss Alayna Briggs said this past year was one of her best years. She loved being part of the cancer fundraiser Pink Pumpkin Auction and festivals. Briggs then thanked various family members for all the help they gave her, Continued p TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2022 STORY by Angela Reiners