Page 145 Lincoln Daily News 2024 Logan County Fair Jul/Aug 2024 One child worked very hard to catch a pig and other competitors surrounded her to keep the pig from getting away. For the final and most exciting part of the evening, fourteen youth between the ages of twelve and eighteen participated in a calf scramble, struggling to harness a feisty calf that may weigh up to 350 pounds. Those who caught a calf get to keep them and raise them for next year’s steer competition, which is judged during the scrambles. Some of the calves played “hard to get” as they tried to wrangle away before finally being roped. These calves will be brought back for judging at next year’s scrambles. Last year’s winners brought their calves back to be judged on fitting, grooming, confirmation, record keeping and showmanship. This year’s overall winner for the steer competition was Tucker Geary, who placed first in fitting, grooming and confirmation. Callie Carlton placed first in recordkeeping. In between scrambles, several were recognized for various accomplishments. A 4-H scholarship was awarded to 4-H member Sophia Schneider. Graduating seniors in 4-H included Ella Bobell, Jacob Lawrence, Sophia Schneider and Brenden Wurth. As usual, the evening’s events were lively and entertaining with the children scrambling to catch the animals and thoroughly enjoying themselves. For the award winners, the memories of their time in 4-H will likely last for many years. Angela Reiners with photos by JA HodgdonRuppel
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