2012 Delaware County Fair Results
SELECT STATE FAIR EXHIBITS IN FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES, SCIENCE, MECHANICS, ENGINEERING, EXPRESSIVE ARTS AND HORTICULTURE
Top winners of the Non-Livestock 4-H Exhibits at the Delaware County Fair have been announced. These items will be on exhibit at the Iowa State Fair August 9 - 19 in Des Moines.
Child Development: Ali Schwietert, Honey Creek Helpers.
Food And Nutrition: Kristin Schnieders, Aces; Michelle McDonald, Hazel Green Hawks; Katelyn Goldsmith, Earlville Clever Clovers; Becca Hermann, Nifty Needlers; Trystan Hutchinson, Prairie Livestock; Molly Mormann, Prairie Clovers; Connor Wickman, Prairie Livestock; and Ali Schwietert, Honey Creek Helpers.
Home Improvement: Stacey Ryan, Hazel Green Hawks; Mackenzie Funke, Prairie Clovers; Josie Recker, North Fork Kit Kats; and Trystan Hutchinson, Prairie Livestock.
Personal Development: Ali Schwietert, Honey Creek Helpers; Jenna Bonert, Petersburg Achievers; and Taylor Klostermann, Greeley Go Getters.
Photography: Gabriela Guetzko, Milo Livestock; Tia Westhoff, Petersburg Achievers; Maggie McGrane, Greeley Go Getters; Eric Wessels, North Fork Wildcats; Kennedy Bahls, Honey Creek Helpers; Nathan Bishop, Milo Livestock; Jordan Putz, Greeley Go Getters; Katie Boeding, Hoptown Hurricanes (2); Leah Bishop, Milo Livestock; Jessie Glanz, Greeley Go Getters; Katelyn Goldsmith, Earlville Clever Clovers; James Goldsmith, Earlville Clever Clovers; Amanda Engelken, Earlville Clever Clovers; Brock Hillers, Earlville Clever Clovers; Brian Heims, Milo Livestock; Molly Mormann, Prairie Clovers; Sophie Steffensmeier, North Fork Kit Kats; Cassie Eilers, Hazel Green Hawks; Keri Knipper, North Fork Kit Kats; and Lucas Fangmann, Manchester Explorers.
Sewing & Needle Arts: Adele McCarthy, Nifty Needlers; and Kinsey Gudenkauf, Prairie Clovers.
Visual Arts: Carrie Voelker, Milo Livestock; Abby Demmer, North Fork Kit Kats; Megan Wessels, North Fork Kit Kats; and Jordan Putz, Greeley Go Getters.
Animals, Ag & Natural Resources: Nolan Monaghan, Delaware Hustlers; and Ali Schwietert, Honey Creek Helpers.
Science, Engineering, and Technology: Greg Guetzko, Milo Livestock; Connor Wickman, Prairie Livestock; Lucas Fangmann, Manchester Explorers; Keaton Deutmeyer, North Fork Wildcats; Carrie Voelker, Milo Livestock; and Brandon Ries, Delaware Hustlers.
Consumer Management: Garrett Guetzko, Milo Livestock.
Family & Consumer Science (other): Alex Zumbach, Prairie Livestock.
Communicating Through 4-H Posters: Carrie Voelker, Milo Livestock, and Kinsey Gudenkauf, Prairie Clovers.
The following members had exhibits selected as Alternates for State Fair:
Photography: Brock White, Earlville Clever Clovers, and Audrey Sheehy, Hoptown Hurricanes,
Visual Arts: Hanna Crumpton, Prairie Clovers.
Food and Nutrition: Ellen Mattice, Prairie Clovers, and Greg Guetzko, Milo Livestock.
Home Improvement: Michaela Conklin, Coffins Grove Guys and Gals, and Madison Knipper, North Fork Kit Kats.
Science, Engineering, & Technology: Jason Sperfslage, Coffins Grove Guys and Gals; and Nick Sailer, Delaware Hustlers.
Animals, Ag & Natural Resources: Shelby Westhoff, Petersburg Achievers; and Alex Deutmeyer, North Fork Wildcats.
Personal Development: Kate Huber, Milo Livestock; and Greg Guetzko, Garrett Guetzko, and Gabriela Guetzko, Milo Livestock (team).
Sewing & Needle Arts: Georgie Hilby, Nifty Needlers; and Kristi Moorman, Prairie Clovers.
Delaware County 4-H members whose exhibits were Considered for State Fair include:
Photography: Taylor Colbert, Greeley Go Getter; Kinsey Gudenkauf, Prairie Clovers; Jacob Gasper, Milo Livestock; Isabelle Breitfelder, Greeley Go Getters; Brock White, Earlville Clever Clovers; Michaela Conklin, Coffins Grove Guys and Gals (2); Ella Oakleaf, Prairie Clovers; Natalie Neuzil, Hoptown Hurricanes (3); Amy Bacon, Hoptown Hurricanes; Trystan Hutchinson, Prairie Livestock; Breanna Recker, Hoptown Hurricanes; Amanda Fortman, Earlville Clever Clovers; Jamie Glanz, Delaware Hustlers (2); Carly Bandy, Coffins Grove Guys and Gals; Nicolle Kelchen, Greeley Go Getters; Hayley Cook, Greeley Go Getters; Rachel Wulfekuhle, Delaware Hustlers; Kristy Reth, Greeley Go Getters (2); Meghan Hoefer, Coffins Grove Guys and Gals (2); Leah Lux, Prairie Clovers; Jessie Glanz, Greeley Go Getters (2); Carrie Voelker, Milo Livestock; Eric Heims, Milo Livestock; Kristi Goedken, Milo Livestock; Brian Heims, Milo Livestock; Leah Bishop, Milo Livestock; Hayley Goedken, Coffins Grove Guys and Gals; Tyler Goedken, Coffins Grove Guys and Gals (2); Matt Hense, Honey Creek Helpers (2); Emily Grant, Milo Livestock (2); Tia Westhoff, Petersburg Achievers; Brittney Deutmeyer, Honey Creek Helpers; Elise Westhoff, Nifty Needlers; Ali Schwietert, Honey Creek Helpers (2); Josie Recker, North Fork Kit Kats; Madeline Recker, North Fork Kit Kats; Jessie Hilby, Nifty Needlers (2); Brent Carroll, Buffalo Belles and Boys; Amber Bonert, Petersburg Achievers; Kelsey Casey, Buffalo Belles and Boys; Melissa Ludwig, North Fork Kit Kats; Sarah Ludwig, North Fork Kit Kats; Georgie Hilby, Nifty Needlers; Lindsey Reth, Prairie Clovers (2); Makenzie Harter, Petersburg Achievers; Laura Kruse, Petersburg Achievers; Elizabeth Deutmeyer, North Fork Kit Kats; Laura Reiss, Hazel Green Hawks; Jared Helle, Hazel Green Hawks; Lauren Ryan, Hazel Green Hawks; Jenna Bonert, Petersburg Achievers; Jay Wessels, North Fork Wildcats; Macy Gudenkauf, Hazel Green Hawks (2); Justin Helle, Hazel Green Hawks (2); Katie Steffen, Hazel Green Hawks; Sarah Reiss, Hazel Green Hawks; Sophie Steffensmeier, North Fork Kit Kats; Stephanie Knipper, North Fork Kit Kats; Patrick Nachtman, Hazel Green Hawks; Madi Gibbs, Earlville Clever Clovers; Nicole Engelken, Earlville Clever Clovers; Megan Wessels, North Fork Kit Kats; Madalynn Burke, Aces; Brooke Snyder, Milo Livestock; Cassie Eilers, Hazel Green Hawks; Mindy Burkle, Earlville Clever Clovers; Anna Bockenstedt, Manchester Explorers; Katie Snyder, Milo Livestock; Kolbey Steffensmeier, North Fork Kit Kats; and Alyssa Fangmann, Manchester Explorers.
Food & Nutrition: Amber Cook, Aces; Trystan Hutchinson, Prairie Livestock (2); Gabriela Guetzko, Milo Livestock; Carly Gudenkauf, Prairie Clovers; Michaela Conklin, Coffins Grove Guys and Gals; Katie Boeding, Hoptown Hurricanes; Carrie Voelker, Milo Livestock; Hayley Goedken, Coffins Grove Guys and Gals; Elise Westhoff, Nifty Needlers; Eric Heims, Milo Livestock; Macy Anderegg, Milo Livestock; Brittney, Deutmeyer, Honey Creek Helpers; Catherine Trenkamp, North Fork Kit Kats; Hailey Marbach, Hazel Green Hawks; Megan Wessels, North Fork Kit Kats; Becca Hermann, Nifty Needlers; Heath Gibbs, Earlville Clever Clovers; Cassie Burkle, Earlville Clever Clovers; and Christine Ries, Manchester Explorers.
Home Improvement: Jenny Boeding, Coffins Grove Guys and Gals; Mackenzie Funke, Prairie Clovers; Kristy Reth, Greeley Go Getters; Michelle McDonald, Hazel Green Hawks; Jared Helle, Hazel Green Hawks; and Justin Helle, Hazel Green Hawks, Ellen Mattice, Prairie Clovers.
Animals, Ag & Natural Resources: Garrett Guetzko and Trevor Koopman, Milo Livestock; Amanda Fortman, Earlville Clever Clovers; Gina Boeding, Coffins Grove Guys and Gals; and Hannah Wenger, Buffalo Belles and Boys.
Science, Engineering & Technology: Brock White, Earlville Clever Clovers; Molly Mormann, Prairie Clovers; Michael Gudenkauf, Hazel Green Hawks; Kyle McAllister, North Fork Wildcats; and Tyler Wessels, North Fork Wildcats.
Visual Arts: Taylor Colbert, Greeley Go Getters; Amber Cook, Aces; Mackenzie Funke, Prairie Clovers; Amanda Fortman, Earlville Clever Clovers; Grace Reiss, Hazel Green Hawks; Emily Klein, Prairie Clovers; Kristi Goedken, Milo Livestock; Leah Bishop, Milo Livestock; Allison Eibey, Prairie Clovers; Megan Monaghan, Prairie Clovers; Josie Recker, North Fork Kit Kats; Madeline Recker, North Fork Kit Kats; Brock Hillers, Earlville Clever Clovers; Hannah Marbach, Hazel Green Hawks; Michelle McDonald, Hazel Green Hawks; Megan Wessels, North Fork Kit Kats; Macy Gudenkauf, Hazel Green Hawks; and Jessie Hilby, Nifty Needlers.
Personal Development: Katie Boeding, Hoptown Hurricanes; Becca Hermann, Nifty Needlers; Sean Hucker, Hoptown Hurricanes; and Kristi Moorman, Prairie Clovers.
Sewing & Needle Arts: Amy Bacon, Hoptown Hurricanes (2); Adele McCarthy, Nifty Needlers; and Madison Lee, Buffalo Belles and Boys; and Jessie Hilby, Nifty Needlers.
Consumer Management: Ali Schwietert, Honey Creek Helpers; Eric Zewen, Petersburg Achievers; and Jenna Bonert, Petersburg Achievers.
Health: Tia Westhoff, Petersburg Achievers; and Becca Hermann, Nifty Needlers.
JUNIOR OUTSTANDING 4-H FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES & SEEAH EXHIBITS SELECTED
A number of exhibits by junior 4-H'ers in grade 4 have been selected by the judges as outstanding in the 4-H Family & Consumer Sciences & SEEAH division at the Delaware County Fair. These exhibits were selected for their excellent quality as well as the quality of the learning experience it represents.
Those receiving recognition in project areas were:
Photography: Chad Neuzil, Hoptown Hurricanes (2); Kinley Kolbet, Prairie Clovers; Mason Lubben, Milo Livestock (2); Chad Bishop, Milo Livestock; Erin Bonert, Petersburg Achievers (2); Kaitlyn Goedken, Petersburg; Lauren Goldsmith, Earlville Clever Clovers; Joe Burke, Aces (3); and Amber Engelken, Earlville Clever Clovers;
Food & Nutrition: Erin Bonert, Petersburg Achievers; and Lauren Goldsmith, Earlville Clever Clovers.
Music: Kaitlyn Goldsmith, Petersburg Achievers.
Woodworking: Chad Bishop, Milo Livestock; Aaron Knipper, North Fork Wildcats; and Joe Burke, Aces.
Visual Arts: Carter Stahlberg, Hoptown Hurricanes; and Jordan Kemp, Hoptown Hurricanes.
WINNERS OF 4-H DOG SHOW ANNOUNCED
Jade Putz, a member of the Greeley Go Getters 4-H Club, won championship honors in the Agility class at the 4-H Dog Show held on Monday, July 9, at the Delaware County Fair. Reserve honors went to Tirzah Roussell of the Aces 4-H Club. Blue ribbon winners in the class were Hannah Axline, Aces; Kaitylin Axline, Aces; Miranda Axline, Aces; Isabelle Breitfelder, Greeley Go Getters; Amber Cook, Aces; Jacob Gasper, Milo Livestock; Jamie Glanz, Delaware Hustlers; Kinsey Gudenkauf, Prairie Clovers (2); Megan Harbaugh , Greeley Go Getters; Megan McDonald, Hazel Green Hawks; Ella Oakleaf, Prairie Clovers; Grace Reiss, Hazel Green Hawks; and Tirzah Rousell, Aces.
Tirzah Rousell, Aces 4-H Club, won championship honors in the Pre-Novice A class. Reserve honors went to Grace Reiss of the Hazel Green Hawks. Blue ribbon winners were Hannah Axline, Aces; Amber Cook, Aces; Faith Davis, Milo Livestock; Rachel Haight, Coffins Grove Guys & Gals; Megan McDonald, Hazel Green Hawks; and Ella Oakleaf, Prairie Clovers.
Trystan Hutchinson, Prairie Livestock 4-H Club won championship honors in the Pre-Novice B class. Katie Mitchell, of the Aces and Kinsey Gudenkauf, Prairie Clovers, tied for reserve honors. Blue ribbon winners in the class were Megan Harbaugh, Greeley Go Getters; Jade Putz, Greeley Go Getters; and Tirzah Roussell, Aces.
Isabelle Breitfelder of the Greeley Go Getters 4-H Club took top honors in the Novice and Tirzah Roussell of the Aces took reserve. Kinsey Gudenkauf, Prairie Clovers, received a blue ribbon.
Tirzah Roussell of the Aces 4-H Club won the Graduate Novice class. Jacob Gasper, Milo Livestock, was awarded the reserve. Blue ribbon winners were Kaitylin Axline, Aces; and Miranda Axline, Aces.
Tirzah Roussell, of the Aces 4-H Club was honored as Champion Dog Showman. Reserve honors went to Faith Davis, Milo Livestock 4-H Club.
The judge for this year’s show was Chris Anderson.
4-H AND FFA HORSE SHOW RESULTS ANNOUNCED
Russel Prier of the Hoptown Hurricanes 4-H Club was the exhibitor of the champion pony. Brooklyn Sands, Milo Livestock, was the exhibitor of the reserve champion pony at the Delaware County Fair on Monday, July 9th. Jordyn Bolinger, Ed-Co FFA, exhibited the champion western horse and Sydney Bolsinger, Greeley Go Getters, took reserve champion western horse honors. Champion non-western horse was shown by Taylor Colbert, Greeley Go Getters; and reserve honors went to Lauren Rauch, Aces. Other blue ribbon winners in the following classes are: Two Year Old and Over Pony: Jenna Beitz, Maquoketa Valley FFA; Amanda Fortman, Earlville Clever Clovers; Russel Prier, Hoptown Hurricanes; Brooklyn Sands, Milo Livestock; Alex Zumbach, Prairie Livestock. 2 and 3 Year Old Class-Horse (any breed): Alex Bishop, Milo Livestock; and Gabriela Guetzko, Milo Livestock. Western 4 Year Old and Over-Horse: Allison Burris, Prairie Clovers; Amanda Fortman, Earlville Clever Clovers; Gabriela Guetzko, Milo Livestock; and Brock White, Maquoketa Valley FFA.
Top winners in each of the working classes were: Bareback Walk/Trot: 1st – Brooklyn Sands, Milo Livestock; 2nd – Lauren Rauch, Aces; 3rd – Gabriela Guetzko, Milo Livestock; 4th - Taylor Colbert, Greeley Go Getters; 5th - Jacob Grover, North Fork Wildcats. English Pleasure Class: 1st – Taylor Colbert, Greeley Go Getters; 2nd – Rachel Knipper, North Fork Kit Kats; 3rd – Allison Burris, Prairie Clovers; 4th - Jennifer Wessels, North Fork Kit Kats, 5th- Lauren Rauch, Aces. In-Hand Trail Class: 1st – Alex Bishop, Milo Livestock; 2nd - Alex Zumbach, Prairie Livestock; 3rd – Amanda Fortman, Earlville Clever Clovers; 4th- Gabriela Guetzko, Milo Livestock; 5th- Brooklyn Sands, Milo Livestock. Junior Trail Class: 1st- Alex Bishop, Milo Livestock; 2nd- Owen Grover, North Fork Wildcats; 3rd- Jacob Grover, North Fork Wildcats; 4th - Taylor Colbert, Greeley Go Getters, 5th – Amanda Fortman, Earlville Clever Clovers. Senior Trail Class: 1st- Allison Burris, Prairie Clovers; 2nd- Kyle Grover, North Fork Wildcats; 3rd- Brock White, Maquoketa Valley FFA; 4th- Rachel Knipper, North Fork Kit Kats; 5th- Brock White, Maquoketa Valley FFA. Open Junior Walk/Trot: 1st- Brooklyn Sands, Milo Livestock; 2nd- Alex Bishop, Milo Livestock; 3rd- Jennifer Wessels, North Fork Kit Kats; 4th- Owen Grover, North Fork Wildcats; 5th- Taylor Colbert, Greeley Go Getters. Open Senior Walk/Trot: 1st – Lauren Rauch, Aces; 2nd- Kyle Grover, North Fork Wildcats; 3rd- Allison Burris, Prairie Clovers; and 4th- Rachel Knipper, North Fork Kit Kats. Western Pleasure Pony: 1st – Brooklyn Sands, Milo Livestock; and 2nd- Jennifer Wessels, North Fork Kit Kats. Junior Western Pleasure Horse: 1st – Jacob Grover, North Fork Wildcats; 2nd- Owen Grover, North Fork Wildcats; 3rd- Alex Bishop, Milo Livestock; 4th- Taylor Colbert, Greeley Go Getters; 5th- Amanda Fortman, Earlville Clever Clovers. Senior Western Pleasure Class: 1st- Kyle Grover, North Fork Wildcats; 2nd- Allison Burris, Prairie Clovers; and 3rd - Lauren Rauch, Aces. Open Junior Horsemanship 13 years and under: 1st- Alex Bishop, Milo Livestock; 2nd- Jacob Grover, North Fork Wildcats; 3rd- Owen Grover, North Fork Wildcats; 4th- Katelyn Mangold, Milo Livestock; and 5th- Taylor Colbert, Greeley Go Getters. Open Senior Horsemanship 14 years and over: 1st – Allison Burris, Prairie Clovers; 2nd- Kyle Grover, North Fork Wildcats; and 3rd- Rachel Knipper, North Fork Kit Kats. Egg & Spoon: 1st – Kyle Grover, North Fork Wildcats; 2nd- Taylor Colbert, Greeley Go Getters; 3rd- Katelyn Mangold, Milo Livestock, 4th- Jacob Grover, North Fork Wildcats; 5th- Allison Burris, Prairie Clovers. Pole Bending: 1st - Brock White, Maquoketa Valley FFA; 2nd- Kyle Grover, North Fork Wildcats; 3rd- Allison Burris, Prairie Clovers; 4th- Rachel Knipper, North Fork Kit Kats; and 5th- Katelyn Mangold, Milo Livestock. Catalog Race: 1st- Kyle Grover, North Fork Wildcats; 2nd- Allison Burris, Prairie Livestock; 3rd- Amanda Fortman, Earlville Clever Clovers; 4th- Brock White, Maquoketa Valley FFA; and 5th- Rachel Knipper, North Fork Kit Kats. Flag Race: 1st - Brock White, Maquoketa Valley FFA; 2nd- Kyle Grover, North Fork Wildcats; 3rd- Allison Burris, Prairie Clovers; 4th - Brock White, Maquoketa Valley FFA; and 5th - Katelyn Mangold, Milo Livestock., Barrel Racing: 1st – Brock White, Maquoketa Valley FFA; 2nd - Kyle Grover, North Fork Wildcats; 3rd - Alex Bishop, Milo Livestock; 4th - Rachel Knipper, North Fork Kit Kats; and 5th - Katelyn Mangold, Milo Livestock.
The champion senior showman was Russell Prier, Hoptown Hurricanes. The champion junior showman was Alex Bishop, Milo Livestock.
The senior champion high point exhibitor was Allison Burris, of the Prairie Clovers 4-H Club and the reserve champion high point senior exhibitor was Kyle Grover, North Fork Wildcats. The Junior champion high point exhibitor was Alex Bishop, Milo Livestock; with reserve champion high point junior exhibitor honors going to Taylor Colbert, Greeley Go Getters.
Sportsmanship honors went to Lauren Rauch of the Aces 4-H Club.
The judge for this year’s show was Kathy Krukow.
WINNERS OF PET SHOW ANNOUNCED
Amber Cook, a member of the Aces 4-H Club, took championship honors in the pet show, also winning the dog class, at the Delaware County Fair on July 10th.
Champion honors in the cat category went to Mason Lubben of the Milo Livestock 4-H Club. Champion in the small pets class was Katie Steffen, Hazel Green Hawks.
Receiving blue ribbons were: Owen Breitfelder, Prairie Livestock; Georgie Hilby, 4-H Nifty Needlers; Jessica Hilby, 4-H Nifty Needlers; and Tirzah Roussell, Aces (2).
The pet show judge was Sylvia Spykerman.
POULTRY SHOW WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Ted Eilers, Hazel Green Hawks 4-H Club, received the Grand Champion Poultry trophy on July 10th at the Delaware County Fair. Joe Gaffney, Buffalo Belles and Boys 4-H Club had the Reserve Grand Champion Poultry Exhibit.
Top winners in each class include: Champion Laying Flock – Pullets - Joe Gaffney, Buffalo Belles and Boys; Champion Laying Flock – Laying Hens -Emily Peters, Milo Livestock. Champion Heavyweight Broilers - Leah Willie, Prairie Clovers; Champion Lightweight Broilers - Glenn Comley, Hazel Green Hawks; Champion Turkey - Glenn Comley, Hazel Green Hawks; Champion Lightweight Ducks - Jason Sperflage, Coffins Grove Guys and Gals; Champion Heavyweight Ducks - Addison Schrader, Coffins Grove Guys and Gals; Champion Geese – Jason Sperfslage, Coffins Grove Guys and Gals; Champion Bantams and Game Birds - Cassie Eilers, Hazel Green Hawks; Champion Exotic or Ornamentals – Joe Gaffney, Buffalo Belles and Boys; and Champion Exhibition Standards – Ted Eilers, Hazel Green Hawks.
Champion Senior Showman honors went to Ted Eilers, Hazel Green Hawks, and reserve went to Cassie Eilers, Hazel Green Hawks. Receiving the Champion Junior Showman award was Caleb Whitman, Buffalo Belles and Boys and reserve honors went to Trent Koopmann, Milo Livestock.
Blue ribbon winners were: Cassie Eilers, Hazel Green Hawks (5); Ted Eilers, Hazel Green Hawks (8); Joe Gaffney, Buffalo Belles and Boys (7); Leah Willie, Prairie Clovers (2); Tim Bagge, North Fork Wildcats (3); Emily Peters, Milo Livestock; Jason Sperfslage, Coffins Grove Guys and Gals; Caleb Whitman, Buffalo Belles and Boys (2); Glenn Comley, Hazel Green Hawks (5); Isabella Hettinger, Coffins Grove Guys and Gals (2); Addison Schrader, Coffins Grove Guys and Gals; Trent Koopmann, Milo Livestock (2); and Trevor Koopmann, Milo Livestock.
Gary Grimm judged this year’s poultry show.
FAUST EXHIBITS CHAMPION RABBIT AT DELAWARE COUNTY FAIR
Tiffany Faust, a member of the Starmont FFA, exhibited the grand champion rabbit and Austin Pettlon, of the Buffalo Belles and Boys 4-H Club, exhibited the reserve grand champion rabbit at the Delaware County Fair on Tuesday, July 10th.
Best Market Individual Champion winner was Trevor Fannon of the Ed-Co FFA. Best Market Pen of Three Champion went to Keaton Deutmeyer, of the North Fork Wildcats. Also receiving a blue ribbon in the market class was Elizabeth Deutmeyer, North Fork Kit Kats (3); Alex Deutmeyer, North Fork Wildcats; Tiffany Faust, Starmont FFA; and Kyle Jones, Starmont FFA.
Commercial Breeding Class: Austin Pettlon, Buffalo Belles and Boys, exhibited the best commercial breeding rabbit and Tiffany Faust, Starmont FFA, exhibited Best Opposite Sex rabbit. Blue ribbon winners were: Patrick Nachtman, Hazel Green Hawks; Bethany Schnieders, Milo Livestock; Ali Schwietert, Honey Creek Helpers (3); Leah Willie, Prairie Clovers (2); Hannah Hansel, Starmont FFA (4); Trevor Fannon, Ed-Co FFA (3); Jacob Kaiser, Prairie Livestock; Joe Burke, Aces.
Fancy Breeding Classes: Tiffany Faust, of the Starmont FFA, exhibited the Best Fancy rabbit, and Best Opposite Sex rabbit was exhibited by Trystan Hutchinson, of the Prairie Livestock 4-H Club. Blue ribbon winners were: Katie Boeding, Hoptown Hurricanes (2); Cassie Eilers, Hazel Green Hawks; Isabella Hettinger, Coffins Grove Guys & Gals (2); Trystan Hutchinson, Prairie Livestock (5); Alex Fangmann, Manchester Explorers (2); Jacob Kaiser, Prairie Livestock; Ryan Fangmann, Manchester Explorers; Hanna Hansel, Starmont FFA; Jake Jones, Hoptown Hurricanes; Kali Koopmann, Milo Livestock; Grant Schnieders, Milo Livestock; Joe Burke, Aces; Ted Eilers, Hazel Green Hawks; Madalynn Burke, Aces; Tiffany Faust, Starmont FFA; Bethany Schnieders, Milo Livestock; and Kody Wenger, Buffalo Belles and Boys.
The champion senior showman was Tiffany Faust, Starmont FFA, with reserve honors going to Trevor Fannon, Ed-Co FFA. Cassie Eilers of the Hazel Green Hawks was awarded champion junior showman, with reserve honors going to Alex Fangmann of the Manchester Explorers.
The show was judged by Gary Grimm.
BUCKET BOTTLE CLASS HELD AT THE 2012 FAIR
The conference judging of the Bucket-Bottle Calf class was held Tuesday afternoon, July 10th. In this project, members care for a newborn calf of any dairy or beef breed. They present a written report of the care and feeding regimen as well as answer the judge’s questions.
Amanda Engelken, a member of the Earlville Clever Clovers 4-H Club received Champion Bucket/Bottle Calf honors.
Blue ribbon winners were Michael Neuroth, West Delaware FFA, and Amber Engelken, Earlville Clever Clovers.
The judge was Heidi DeGier.
4-H AND FFA AGRONOMY DEPARTMENT RESULTS ANNOUNCED
There was a total of 9 agronomy exhibits entered at the Delaware County Fair.
Receiving champion honors in the corn class was Ryan Goedken, Milo Livestock. Blue ribbon winners were: Troy Monaghan, Hazel Green Hawks; and Jason Sperfslage, Coffins Grove Guys & Gals.
In the soybeans class, Ryan Goedken, Milo Livestock, received championship honors.
In the oat class, Becca Hermann, Milo Livestock 4-H Club, received championship honors.
In the hay class, Ryan Goedken, Milo Livestock, took top honors. Brian Heims, Milo Livestock; Eric Heims, Milo Livestock; and Becca Hermann, Nifty Needlers 4-H Club received a blue ribbon.
The judge for the agronomy show was Leah Henkes.
JUNIOR CATTLE FEEDERS & COW/CALF SHOW
Jenna Bonert, Petersburg Achievers 4-H Club, exhibited the Champion Junior Cattle Feeder Pen at the annual show on Wednesday, July 11, at the Delaware County Fair. Brandon Ries, Delaware Hustlers 4-H Club, exhibited the Reserve Champion Pen of Three.
There were a total of 12 pens of three entered in the Junior Cattle Feeders Show. One animal per pen was entered in the carcass contest. Jake Recker, North Fork Wildcats, exhibited the top winner of the live carcass contest.
The animals were then slaughtered at Dan’s Locker in Earlville. The Champion High Cutability Beef Carcass was awarded to Jenna Bonert, Petersburg Achievers, and the Champion High Quality Beef Carcass contest winner was Beau Vaske, West Delaware FFA. Denise Schwab, ISU Extension Beef Program Specialist, was the judge.
In the Junior Cattle Feeders rate of gain contest, Brett Rausch of the Petersburg Achievers received first place with his pen gaining 4.55 pounds per animal per day.
Other blue ribbon winners in the Junior Cattle Feeders were: Jenna Beitz, Maquoketa Valley FFA; Shane Bockenstedt, Prairie Livestock 4-H Club; Allison Eibey, Prairie Clovers; Molly Mormann, Prairie Clovers; Brandon Ries, Delaware Hustlers; Mary Beth Todd, Greeley Go Getters (2); and Beau Vaske, West Delaware FFA.
Tiffany Faust, Starmont FFA, exhibited the Champion Cow/Calf (under 2 years of age) and Joshua Hilby, Prairie Livestock , exhibited the Reserve Champion Cow/Calf (under 2 years of age). Mary Beth Todd, Greeley Go Getters, exhibited the Champion Mature Cow/Calf. Reserve Champion Mature Cow/Calf honors went to Shane Bockenstedt, Prairie Livestock.
Blue ribbon winners in the Cow/Calf class were: Alex Deutmeyer, North Fork Wildcats; Keaton Deutmeyer, North Fork Wildcats; Trevor Koopmann, Milo Livestock; Mary Beth Todd, Greeley Go Getters (5); Allison Burris, Prairie Clovers; Molly Moormann, Prairie Clovers; and Beau Vaske, West Delaware FFA.
The judge for both the Junior Cattle Feeders Show and the Cow/Calf class was Rob Rudolphi.
WORKING EXHIBITS WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Carly Gudenkauf, Prairie Clovers, and Macy Gudenkauf, Hazel Green Hawks (team); Cassie Eilers, Hazel Green Hawks, and Leah Bishop, Milo Livestock (team); Amanda Fortman and Amanda Engelken, Earlville Clever Clovers (team); Alex Deutmeyer and Nicholas Knipper, North Fork Wildcats (team) will be representing Delaware County at the Iowa State Fair with their working exhibits. Alternates to the State Fair are: Adele McCarthy, Nifty Needlers and Taylor Colbert, Greeley Go Getters (team); and Elizabeth Deutmeyer, Sydney Krogmann, and Madi Recker, North Fork Kit Kats (team).
Blue Ribbon winners were: Sammy Wall, Milo Livestock; Kinsey Gudenkauf, Prairie Clovers, and Elli Gudenkauf, Hazel Green Hawks (team); and Georgie Hilby and Jessie Hilby, Nifty Needlers (team).
The 9 working exhibits were judged on Thursday, July 12 in the 4-H Exhibit Hall during the Delaware County Fair by Bridget Donlon.
VOELKER TOPS DAIRY SHOW
Carrie Voelker, Milo Livestock 4-H Club, exhibited the dairy cow that was chosen as "Dairy Supreme" champion at the Delaware County Fair on Wednesday, July 11. The "Dairy Supreme" is the grand champion of all breeds. Voelker also received Champion Holstein honors and Best Uddered Cow in Show with the same cow. Gina Fisher, , Petersburg Achievers, exhibited the Reserve Champion "Dairy Supreme" which was also the Champion Jersey and Reserve Best Uddered Cow in Show.
Dairy Supreme Junior championship was won by Cole Kruse, Petersburg Achievers; he also received the Junior Champion Ayrshire honors with the same heifer. Reserve Dairy Supreme Junior Champion was Carrie Voekler, Milo Livestock. Voelker also received Junior Champion Holstein with the same calf.
Ayrshire – Champion - Kaleb Kruse, Petersburg Achievers. Reserve Champion - Cole Kruse, Petersburg Achievers; Reserve Junior Champion – Kaleb Kruse, Petersburg Achievers.
Brown Swiss – Champion – Brianna Sparrgrove, Reserve Champion/Junior Champion – Mathew Lansing, Milo Livestock.
Guernsey – Champion – Michael Carroll, West Delaware FFA; Reserve Champion – Becca Hermann; Junior Champion and Reserve Junior Champion - Michael Carroll, West Delaware FFA. Blue ribbon winners were Michael Carroll, West Delaware FFA (2); Becca Hermann, Milo Livestock (2); Chad Bishop, Milo Livestock; Leah Bishop, Milo Livestock; and Kaleb Kruse, Petersburg Achievers.
Holstein – Reserve Champion – Gina Fisher, Ed-Co FFA. Reserve Junior Champion – Emily Peters, Milo Livestock (2). Blue ribbon winners were: Tehya Demmer, Coffins Grove Guys and Gals (3); Carrie Voelker, Milo Livestock; Eric Heims, Milo Livestock (2); Erin Bonert, Petersburg Achievers; Lauren Goldsmith, Earlville Clever Clovers; Brian Heims, Milo Livestock (4); Brent Carroll, Buffalo Belles and Boys (2); Audrey Sheehy, Hoptown Hurricanes; Caleb Lyons, Prairie Livestock (3); Carter Stahlberg, Hoptown Hurricanes; Trent Westhoff, Petersburg Achievers (3); Logan Kruse, Petersburg Achievers (2); Nicole Engelken, Earlville Clever Clovers (6); Brady Carroll, Buffalo Belles and Boys (2); Shelby Westhoff, Petersburg Achievers; Alison Sheehy, Hoptown Hurricanes (2); Kaleb Kruse, Petersburg Achievers (2); Amanda Engelken, Earlville Clever Clovers (4); Emily Peters, Milo Livestock; John Supple, Petersburg Achievers; Haley Fitzpatrick, Honey Creek Helpers (2); Kael Kruse, Petersburg Achievers (2); Amber Engelken, Earlville Clever Clovers; Emily O’Connell, Earlville Clever Clovers; Nick Bagge, North Fork Wildcats; Cole Kruse, Petersburg Achievers; Tyler Fisher, Ed-Co FFA; Kari Fitzpatrick, Honey Creek Helpers; Jacob Fitzpatrick, Honey Creek Helpers (3); Blake Carroll, Buffalo Belles and Boys; Jason Sperfslage, Coffins Grove Guys and Gals; and Matthew Lansing, Milo Livestock.
Jersey –Reserve Champion was exhibited by Cole Kruse, Petersburg Achievers. Junior Champion honors went to Matthew Lansing, Milo Livestock with Reserve Junior Champion going to Cole Kruse, Petersburg Achievers. Blue ribbon winners were: Audrey Sheehy, Hoptown Hurricanes; Matthew Lansing, Milo Livestock (2); Britta Saunders, Milo Livestock (2); Nick Bagge, North Fork Wildcats (4); and Cole Kruse, Petersburg Achievers;
Milking Shorthorn –Matt Hense, Honey Creek Helpers, exhibited the Champion and the Reserve Champion, which were also the Junior Champion and Reserve Junior Champion. Blue ribbon winner was Matt Hense, Honey Creek Helpers.
Crossbred – Champion –.Keisha Harbaugh,Starmont FFA; Reserve Champion & Junior Champion – James Goldsmith, Earlville Clever Clovers; Reserve Junior Champion – Keisha Harbaugh, Starmont FFA.
Ayrshire Dairy Herd – Kaleb Kruse, Petersburg Achievers.
Holstein Dairy Herd – Nicole Engelken, Earlville Clever Clovers.
Guernsey Dairy Herd – Michael Carroll, West Delaware FFA.
Jersey Dairy Herd – Cole Kruse, Petersburg Achievers.
Shorthorn Dairy Herd – Matt Hense, Honey Creek Helpers.
Champion Senior Showman honors went to Tyler Fisher, Ed-Co FFA. Champion Intermediate Showman was Cole Kruse, Petersburg Achievers. Champion Junior Showman was Amanda Engelken, Earlville Clever Clovers. Carrie Voelker, Milo Livestock, was the Outstanding Dairy exhibitor. The Dairy Herdsmanship rophy was awarded to Carrie Voelker, Milo Livestock and the Reserve Herdsmanship trophy was awarded to Audrey Sheehy, Hoptown Hurricanes.
There were over 145 dairy exhibited in the 4-H and FFA dairy show.
The winner of the dairy “kiddie show” in the junior division Andrew Knipper, son of Dave and Vicki Knipper. Shannon Morris, whose parents are Brice and Shawna Morris, won the senior division.
There were 21 goats entered in the 4-H and FFA Dairy Goat Show. Ben Putz, Ed-Co FFA showed the champion dairy goat. Katie Boeding, Hoptown Hurricanes, received reserve champion dairy goat. Champion dairy goat showman was Ben Putz, Ed-Co FFA. Blue ribbon winners in the goat show were: Ted Eilers, Hazel Green Hawks (3); Katie Boeding, Hoptown Hurricanes (2); Cassie Eilers, Hazel Green Hawks (2); Bethany Schnieders, Milo Livestock (2); and Grant Schnieders, Milo Livestock.
David Peterson was the judge for the dairy show.
NACHTMAN TAKES TOP HONORS IN DELAWARE COUNTY BEEF SHOW
Devon Nachtman, Hazel Green Hawks, exhibited the Grand Champion Market Beef at the annual 4-H and FFA Beef Show at the Delaware County Fair on Thursday, July 12. Nachtman’s grand champion 4-H beef entry weighed 1330 pounds with a daily rate of gain of 2.89 pounds. The grand champion was also the champion medium weight.
Reserve grand champion, which was also the champion light heavyweight, was shown by Johnathan Rave, a member of the West Delaware FFA, which weighed 1365 pounds with a daily rate of gain of 2.68 pounds. The steer was also the champion home raised. Steve Holtz received the breeder of champion home raised trophy.
Parker Shakespeare, Hoptown Hurricanes 4-H Club received the champion rate of gain with an entry that had a daily rate of gain of 4.77 pounds. Mason Kruse, Petersburg Achievers, received the reserve champion rate of gain with a daily rate of gain of 4.60 pounds.
The champion lightweight was exhibited Kari Fitzpatrick, Honey Creek Helpers. The reserve champion lightweight was exhibited by Molly Mormann, Prairie Clovers.
The reserve champion mediumweight was exhibited by Molly Mormann, Prairie Clovers.
The reserve champion light heavyweight was exhibited by Haley Fitzpatrick, Honey Creek Helpers.
The champion medium heavyweight was exhibited by Johnathan Rave, West Delaware FFA. Josh Hellmann, Hazel Green Hawks, exhibited the reserve champion medium heavyweight.
The champion heavyweight was exhibited by Megan Monaghan, West Delaware FFA. The reserve champion heavyeweight was shown by Andrew Palmersheim, Milo Livestock.
Other blue ribbon winners in the lightweight class were: Mary Beth Todd, Greeley Go Getters; Laisee Shakespeare, Hoptown Hurricanes; Tiffany Faust, Starmont FFA; Joe Gaffney, Buffalo Belles and Boys; Eric Knipper, Milo Livestock; Hailey Hellmann, Hazel Green Hawks (2); Macy Loecke, Greeley Go Getters; Brandon Ries, Delaware Hustlers (2); Josh Hellmann, Hazel Green Hawks (2); Beau Vaske, West Delaware FFA; Allison Burris, Prairie Clovers; Molly Mormann, Prairie Clovers; Brianna Sparrgrove, Starmont FFA; Amanda Bries, Lucky Clovers; Lauren Monaghan, West Delaware FFA (2); Derek Krogmann, Delaware Hustlers; Haley Fitzpatrick, Honey Creek Helpers; Reilly Ryan, Hazel Green Hawks; Maddy Kerns, Ed-Co FFA; and Kari Fitzpatrick, Honey Creek Helpers.
Other blue ribbon winners in the mediumweight class were: Allison Eibey, Prairie Clovers; Jamie Nefzger, Petersburg Achievers; Ben Putz, Ed-Co FFA; Emily Grant, Milo Livestock; Joshua Hilby, Prairie Livestock; Devon Nachtman, Hazel Green Hawks (2); Jenna Beitz, Maquoketa Valley FFA; Aleah Vaske, Greeley Go Getters; Parker Shakespeare, Hoptown Hurricanes; Jamie Nefzger, Petersburg Achievers; Tiffany Faust, Starmont FFA; Shane Bockenstedt, West Delaware FFA (2); Brooke Wilson, Milo Livestock; Jenna Bonert, Petersburg Achievers; Derek Krogmann, Delaware Hustlers; Jorji Sparrgrove, Ed-Co FFA; Rebecca Gaul, Petersburg Achievers; Beau Vaske, West Delaware FFA; Brandon Ries, Delaware Hustlers; and Myla Loecke, Greeley Go Getters.
Blue ribbon winners in the light heavyweight class were: Emily Grant, Milo Livestock; Jack Neuhaus, Prairie Livestock; Kellie Monaghan, Prairie Clovers; Allison Eibey, Prairie Clovers; Angie Wilson, Milo Livestock; Tanner Hargrafen, Milo Livestock (2); Lauren Monaghan, West Delaware FFA; Megan Grant, Milo Livestock; Reilly Ryan, Hazel Green Hawks; Colton Lueck, North Fork Wildcats; Joe Gaffney, Buffalo Belles and Boys; Myla Loecke, Greeley Go Getters; Adam Monaghan, Prairie Livestock; Amber Bonert, Petersburg Achievers; Morgan Pritchard, Ed-Co FFA; Amanda Bries, Lucky Clovers; Austin Beck, Prairie Livestock; Colton Lueck, North Fork Wildcats; and Austin Monaghan, Hazel Green Hawks.
Blue ribbon winners in the medium heavyweight class were: Travis Knipper, Milo Livestock (2); Austin Monaghan, Hazel Green Hawks; Megan Grant, Milo Livestock; Andrew Palmersheim, Milo Livestock; Logan Kruse, Petersburg Achievers; Eric Knipper, Milo Livestock; Troy Monaghan, Hazel Green Hawks (2); and Megan Monaghan.
Blue ribbon winners in the heavyweight class were: Austin Monaghan, Hazel Green Hawks; Drew Wilson, Milo Livstock; Andrew Palmersheim, Milo Livestock; and Kody Gaul, Petersburg Achievers.
The champion market heifer was exhibited by Devon Nachtman, Hazel Green Hawks 4-H Club with reserve honors going to Shane Bockenstedt, West Delaware FFA. Blue ribbon winners include Joshua Hilby, Prairie Livestock; Tiffany Faust, Starmont FFA; Joe Gaffney, Buffalo Belles and Boys; Colton Lueck, North Fork Wildcats; Mason Kruse, Petersburg Achievers; Adam Monaghan, Prairie Livestock; Jamie Nefzger, Petersburg Achievers; and Drew Wilson, Milo Livestock.
The champion dairy market beef steer was exhibited by Rachel Knipper, North Fork Kit Kats. The reserve champion honors went to Trent Westhoff, Petersburg Achievers. Other blue ribbon winners were: Eric Vaske, Coffins Grove Guys and Gals (2); Tye Ferguson, Prairie Livestock (3); Logan Kruse, Petersburg Achievers (2); Kael Kruse, Petersburg Achievers; Leah Willie, West Delaware FFA (2); Rachel Knipper, North Fork Kit Kats (2); Kyle McAllister, North Fork Wildcats (2); Austin Beck, Prairie Livestock; Trent Westhoff, Petersburg Achievers; Jake Recker, North Fork Wildcats (2); Jay Wessels, North Fork Wildcats; Kody Gaul, Petersburg Achievers; and Rebecca Gaul, Petersburg Achievers.
Michaela Boss, West Delaware FFA exhibited the supreme champion breeding heifer, which was also the champion shorthorn beef heifer. The reserve supreme champion breeding heifer which was also the champion beef heifer – other breeds, was exhibited by Mary Beth Todd, Greeley Go Getters. Champion angus heifer was exhibited by Tiffany Faust, Starmont FFA, and the reserve was exhibited by Gabriela Guetzko, Milo Livestock. The champion simmental heifer was exhibited Kali Koopmann, Milo Livestock, with reserve going to Trent Koopman, Milo Livestock. The reserve champion shorthorn heifer was exhibited by Tiffany Faust, Starmont FFA. The champion hereford heifer was exhibited by Gabriela Guetzko, Milo Livestock. The reserve champion beef heifer – other breeds went to Joshua Hilby, Prairie Livestock. The champion crossbred heifer was exhibited by Mikaela Boss, West Delaware FFA, and the reserve went to Allison Burris, Prairie Clovers.
Other blue ribbon winners were: Garrett Guetzko, Milo Livestock; Joe Gaffney, Buffalo Belles and Boys (2); Lauren Monaghan, West Delaware FFA; Greg Guetzko, Milo Livestock; Trevor Koopmann, Milo Livestock; Mason Lubben, Milo Livestock (2); Mason Kruse, Petersburg Achievers (2); Amber Bonert, Petersburg Achievers; Aaron Knipper, North Fork Wildcats; Shane Bockenstedt, West Delaware FFA; Morgan Pritchard, Ed-Co FFA; Allison Eibey, Prairie Clovers; Joshua Hilby, Prairie Livestock; Andrew Palmersheim, Milo Livestock; Beau Vaske, West Delaware FFA; and Tanner Hargrafen, Milo Livestock.
Champion senior showman was Mary Beth Todd, Greeley Go Getters, with Molly Mormann, Prairie Clovers, receiving reserve honors. Champion intermediate showman was Gabriela Guetzko, Milo Livestock, with reserve honors going to Andrew Palmersheim, Milo Livestock. Champion junior showman was Derek Krogmann, Delaware Hustlers 4-H Club, with Mason Kruse, Petersburg Achievers, receiving reserve honors.
There was a total of 122 market beef shown in the individual classes and 30 entries in the beef heifer class. The judge for this year’s show was Rob Rudolphi.
NACHTMAN TOPS SHEEP SHOW
Devon Nachtman, Hazel Green Hawks, exhibited the grand champion market lamb, which was also the champion medium weight lamb at the Delaware County Fair on Tuesday, July 10. Kyle Jones, Starmont FFA, showed the reserve grand champion market lamb, which was also the champion heavy weight. The champion pen of three was exhibited by Cassie Eilers, Hazel Green Hawks, with reserve honors going to Ted Eilers, West Delaware FFA.
Weight champions and reserve champions are as follows: light weight Champion went to Matt Eiben, Ed-Co FFA; and Reserve Champion was Sarah Ludwig, North Fork Kit Kats. Other blue ribbon winners were: Cassie Eilers, Hazel Green Hawks; Devon Nachtman, Hazel Green Hawks; Trenton Gaul, North Fork Wildcats; and Grant Schnieders, Milo Livestock.
Medium Weight – Kinley Kolbet, Prairie Clovers, exhibited the Reserve Champion medium weight. Other blue ribbon winners were: Matt Eiben, Ed-Co FFA; Cassie Eilers, Hazel Green Hawks; Ted Eilers, West Delaware FFA (3); Bethany Schnieders, Milo Livestock (2).
Medium Heavy Weight – Champion Medium Heavy Weight was exhibited by Devon Nachtman, Hazel Green Hawks; and Alex Ludwig, North Fork Wildcats exhibited the Reserve Champion. Blue ribbon winners were: Bethany Schnieders, Milo Livestock (2); Grant Schnieders, Milo Livestock; Ted Eilers, West Delaware FFA; Cassie Eilers, Hazel Green Hawks; Megan Nefzger, Ed-Co FFA; and Nick Bagge, North Fork Wildcats.
Heavy Weight – Reserve champion heavyweight was exhibited by Jamie Nefzger, Petersburg Achievers. Blue ribbons went to: Melissa Ludwig, North Fork Kit Kats; Devon Nachtman, Hazel Green Hawks; Cassie Eilers, Hazel Green Hawks; Matt Eiben, Ed-Co FFA; Nick Bagge, North Fork Wildcats; Grant Schnieders, Milo Livestock.
Blue ribbon winners in the pen of three were: Bethany Schnieders, Milo Livestock; Grant Schnieders, Milo Livestock; and Devon Nachtman, Hazel Green Hawks.
In the purebred class, Alex Ludwig of the North Fork Wildcats exhibited the champion purebred ewe and Nick Bagge of the North Fork Wildcats, the champion purebred ram. The reserve champion purebred ewe and the reserve champion purebred ram honors also went to Bagge. Blue ribbon winner in the purebred classes were: Trenton Gaul, North Fork Wildcats; Alex Ludwig, North Fork Wildcats (2); Sarah Ludwig, North Fork Kit Kats; Melissa Ludwig, North Fork Kit Kats; Nick Bagge, North Fork Wildcats (2); Grant Schnieders, Milo Livestock, and Bethany Schnieders, Milo Livestock.
In the grade classes, Devon Nachtman, Hazel Green Hawks, exhibited the champion grade ewe and Kinley Kolbet, Prairie Clovers, exhibited the champion grade ram. Kyle Jones, Starmont FFA exhibited the reserve champion grade ewe and Devon Nachtman, Hazel Green Hawks, the reserve champion grade ram. Blue ribbon winners in the grade classes were: Kinley Kolbet, Prairie Clovers; Bethany Schnieders, Milo Livestock (4); Grant Schnieders, Milo Livestock (4); Sarah Ludwig, North Fork Kit Kats; Devon Nachtman, Hazel Green Hawks (3); Melissa Ludwig, North Fork Kit Kats; Trenton Gaul, North Fork Wildcats; and Alex Ludwig, North Fork Wildcats (2).
In the Young Breeders Flock division, Devon Nachtman, Hazel Green Hawks, exhibited champion and Nick Bagge, North Fork Wildcats, exhibited the reserve champion. Blue ribbon winners in the class were: Alex Ludwig, North Fork Wildcats; Bethany Schnieders, Milo Livestock; and Grant Schnieders, Milo Livestock.
In the rate of gain contest, champion honors went to Nick Bagge, North Fork Wildcats with an average daily gain of .97. There was a tie for reserve honors between Cassie Eilers, Hazel Green Hawks, and Grand Schnieders, Milo Livestock, with an average daily gain of .89.
Champion senior showman was Jamie Nefzger, Petersburg Achievers, with reserve champion senior showman honors going to Kyle Jones, Starmont FFA.
The champion junior showman honors went Melissa Ludwig, North Fork Kit Kats, and reserve honors went to Kinley Kolbet, Prairie Clovers.
There were 66 sheep exhibits in the 4-H and FFA Sheep Show. The judge for this year’s show was Andy Kruse.
HILLERS AND LOECKE TAKE TOP HONORS IN 4-H & FFA SWINE SHOW
Haley Hillers, Milo Livestock and Macy Loecke, a member of the Greeley Go Getters 4-H Club, took top honors in the 2012 4-H and FFA swine show at the Delaware County Fair on Friday, July 13.
Haley Hillers exhibited the Grand Champion Barrow, which was also the Champion Heavy Weight Barrow. The Grand Champion Gilt was shown by Macy Loecke, and was also the Champion Medium Weight Gilt.
Reserve honors for the Grand Champion Market Barrow went to John Supple, Petersburg Achievers 4-H Club, which was also the Champion Light Weight Barrow. The Reserve Grand Champion Gilt honors went to Haley Hillers, a member of the Milo Livestock 4-H Club, which was also the Champion Heavy Weight Gilt.
Macy Loecke, of the Greeley Go Getters 4-H Club exhibited the Grand Champion Breeding Gilt. Reserve honors went to Mason Kruse, Petersburg Achievers.
Other blue ribbon winners in the breeding gilt class are as follows: Brooke Vaske, Greeley Go Getters; John Supple, Petersburg Achievers; Emma Kehrli, Delaware Hustlers; Nolan Lyness, Aces; Jack Neuhaus, Prairie Livestock; Brooke Wilson, Milo Livestock; James Prier, Hazel Green Hawks; Mary Beth Todd, Greeley Go Getters; Kyle McAllister, North Fork Wildcats; Caleb Kehrli, Delaware Hustlers; Kyle Richter, Earlville Clever Clovers; Gabriela Guetzko, Milo Livestock; Greg Guetzko, Milo Livestock; Devon Nachtman, Hazel Green Hawks; and Tanner Hargrafen, Milo Livestock.
In the lightweight market gilt class, champion honors went to Shane Bockenstedt, Prairie Livestock; with reserve honors going to Drew Wilson, Milo Livestock. Other blue ribbon winners were: Leah Willie, Prairie Clovers (2); Beau Vaske, West Delaware FFA; Miranda Willie, Prairie Clovers; Reilly Ryan, Hazel Green Hawks; Caleb Kehrli, Delaware Hustlers; Shelby Westhoff, Petersburg Achievers; Aleah Vaske, Greeley Go Getters; Hailey Hilby, Prairie Clovers; Kellie Monaghan, Prairie Clovers (2); Adam Monaghan, Prairie Livestock; Claire Rausch, Petersburg Achievers; Brigid Ryan, Hazel Green Hawks; Jack Neuhaus, Prairie Livestock; Drew Wilson, Milo Livestock (2); Eric Burkle, North Fork Wildcats; Mikaela Boss, Prairie Clovers; Austin Monaghan, Hazel Green Hawks; and Jared Demmer, North Fork Wildcats.
In the mediumweight market gilt class, reserve honors went to Morgan Pritchard, Ed-Co FFA. Blue ribbon winners were: Emily Grant, Milo Livestock (2); Mason Gillihan, Milo Livestock (2); Angie Wilson, Milo Livestock; Mason Kruse, Petersburg Achievers; Megan Monaghan, West Delaware FFA; Brett Rausch, Petersburg Achievers; Shane Bockenstedt, Prairie Livestock; Sydney Krogman, North Fork Kit Kats (2); Elizabeth Deutmeyer, North Fork Kit Kats; Jacob Demmer, North Fork Wildcats; Adam Monaghan, Prairie Livestock; James Prier, Hazel Green Hawks; Troy Monaghan, Hazel Green Hawks; Alex Zumbach, Prairie Livestock (2); Garrett Guetzko, Milo Livestock; Alex Kehrli, Delaware Hustlers; Brock Hillers, Earlville Clever Clovers; Greg Guetzko, Milo Livestock; Nick Bagge, North Fork Wildcats; Shane Bockenstedt, Prairie Livestock; and Eric Burkle, North Fork Wildcats.
In the heavyweight market gilt class, reserve champion honors went to Kaleb Kruse, Petersburg Achievers. Blue ribbon winners were: Alex Zumbach, Prairie Livestock; Myla Loecke, Greeley Go Getters (2); Mary Beth Todd, Greeley Go Getters; Kaylee Muller, Coffins Grove Guys and Gals; Alex Deutmeyer, North Fork Wildcats; Jim E. Shover, Hazel Green Hawks; Haley Hillers; Milo Livestock; Joshua Hilby, Prairie Livestock; Emma Kehrli, Delaware Hustlers; Nolan Zumbach, Prairie Livestock (3); Jamie Glanz, Delaware Hustlers; Devon Nachtman, Hazel Green Hawks; Jared Demmer, North Fork Wildcats; and Michael Gudenkauf, Hazel Green Hawks.
In the lightweight market barrow class Claire Rausch, Petersburg Achievers 4-H Club, exhibited the Reserve Champion Barrow. Blue ribbon winners were: Brooke Vaske, Greeley Go Getters (3); Tyler Wessels, North Fork Wildcats (2); Haley Hillers, Milo Livestock; Jennifer Wessels, North Fork Kit Kats (3); Alyssa Kafer, Coffins Grove Guys and Gals; Reilly Ryan, Hazel Green Hawks (2); Trent Westhoff, Petersburg Achievers; Beau Vaske, West Delaware FFA (2); Brigid Ryan, Hazel Green Hawks; Mason Kruse, Petersburg Achievers; Aleah Vaske, Greeley Go Getters (2); Kellie Monaghan, Prairie Clovers (2); Brooke Wilson, Milo Livestock (2); Megan Monaghan, West Delaware FFA (2); Kyle Richter, Earlville Clever Clovers; Nolan Lyness, Aces (2); Emily Grant, Milo Livestock (2); Megan Grant, Milo Livestock (2); Gabriela Guetzko, Milo Livestock; John Supple, Petersburg Acheivers; Mikaela Boss, Prairie Clovers; Tanner Hargrafen, Milo Livestock; Jack Neuhaus, Prairie Livestock; Adam Monaghan, Prairie Livestock; Mary Beth Todd, Greeley Go Getters; Hailey Hilby, Prairie Clovers; Greg Guetzko, Milo Livestock; James Prier, Hazel Green Hawks; Kaleb Kruse, Petersburg Achievers; Claire Rausch, Petersburg Achievers; Troy Monaghan, Hazel Green Hawks; Angie Wilson, Milo Livestock; Eric Burkle, North Fork Wildcats; and Austin Monaghan, Hazel Green Hawks.
In the mediumweight market barrow class, Champion Barrow was exhibited by John Supple, Petersburg Achievers, and Reserve Champion Barrow was exhibited by Mikaela Boss, Prairie Clovers. Blue ribbon winners were: Joshua Hilby, Prairie Livestock; Caleb Kehrli, Delaware Hustlers; Kyle McAllister, North Fork Wildcats (2); Morgan Pritchard, Ed-Co FFA; Cole Kruse, Petersburg Achievers (2); Alex Richter, Earlville Clever Clovers (2); Aleah Vaske, Greeley Go Getters; Jim E. Shover, Hazel Green Hawks; Alex Deutmeyer, North Fork Wildcats; Megan Wessels, North Fork Wildcats; Mason Kruse, Petersburg Achievers; Greg Guetzko, Milo Livestock; Jeremy Domeyer, Earlville Clever Clovers; Drew Wilson, Milo Livestock; Mason Gillihan, Milo Livestock (2); Mikaela Boss, Prairie Clovers; Kaleb Kruse, Petersburg Achievers; Megan Monaghan, West Delaware FFA; Drew Wilson, Milo Livestock; Macy Loecke, Greeley Go Getters (2); Kyle Richter, Earlville Clever Clovers; John Supple, Petersburg Achievers; Brett Rausch, Petersburg Achievers; Leah Willie, Prairie Clovers; Kyle Jones, Starmont FFA; Beau Vaske, West Delaware FFA; Adam Monaghan, Prairie Livestock; Jeremy Domeyer, Earlville Clever Clovers; Claire Rausch, Petersburg Achievers; Jack Neuhaus, Prairie Livestock; Haley Hillers, Milo Livestock; Elizabeth Deutmeyer, North Fork Kit Kats; Austin Monaghan, Hazel Green Hawks; Nolan Lyness, Aces; Amanda Fortman, Earlville Clever Clovers; Miranda Willie, Prairie Clovers; Hailey Hilby, Prairie Clovers; Jamie Glanz, Delaware Hustlers; Mikaela Boss, Prairie Clovers; Brett Rausch, Petersburg Achievers; Sydney Krogman, North Fork Kit Kats; Mary Beth Todd, Greeley Go Getters; and Keaton Deutmeyer, North Fork Wildcats.
In the heavyweight market barrow class, Champion Heavy Weight Barrow was exhibited by Haley Hillers, Milo Livestock, and reserve honors went to Cole Kruse, Petersburg Achievers. Blue ribbon winners were: Alex Kehrli, Delaware Hustlers (2); Leah Willie, Prairie Clovers; Alex Zumbach, Prairie Livestock; Tanner Hargrafen, Milo Livestock (2); Kyle McAllister, North Fork Wildcats; Kaylee Muller, Coffins Grove Guys and Gals; Devon Nachtman, Hazel Green Hawks (2); Jacob Demmer, North Fork Wildcats (2); Myla Loecke, Greeley Go Getters (2); Alex Deutmeyer, North Fork Wildcats; Garrett Guetzko, Milo Livestock (2); Miranda Willie, Prairie Clovers; Jeremy Domeyer, Earlville Clever Clovers; Gabriela Guetzko, Milo Livestock; Brett Rausch, Petersburg Achievers; Cole Kruse, Petersburg Achievers; Haley Hillers; Milo Livestock; Jim E. Shover, Hazel Green Hawks; Michael Gudenkauf, Hazel Green Hawks; Jared Demmer, North Fork Wildcats (2); Alex Elgin, Earlville Clever Clovers; Kaylee Muller, Coffins Grove Guys and Gals; Joshua Hilby, Prairie Livestock; Brock Hillers, Earlville Clever Clovers (2); Eric Burkle, North Fork Wildcats; Adam Wessels, North Fork Wildcats; Megan Wessels, North Fork Kit Kats; Kaleb Kruse, Petersburg Achievers; Jessie Glanz, Greeley Go Getters; Nolan Zumbach, Prairie Livestock; Alex Elgin, Earlville Clever Clovers; Angie Wilson, Milo Livestock; Jamie Glanz, Delaware Hustlers (2); Sydney Krogman, North Fork Kit Kats; Emma Kehrli, Delaware Hustlers; Elizabeth Deutmeyer, North Fork Kit Kats; and Amanda Fortman, Earlville Clever Clovers.
Champion rate of gain barrow was shown by Alex Deutmeyer, a member of the North Fork Wildcats 4-H Club, with an average daily gain of 2.67. The Reserve Champion rate of gain barrow was shown by Jim E. Shover, Hazel Green Hawks, with an average daily gain of 2.65.
Champion rate of gain gilt was shown by Elizabeth Deutmeyer, North Fork Kit Kats with an average daily gain of 2.45. Deutmeyer also exhibited the Reserve Champion rate of gain gilt with an average daily gain of 2.37.
Brett Rausch, Petersburg Achievers, exhibited the Champion lean gain gilt with backfat .55, loin eye 11.92, and lean/day 1.0454. Elizabeth Deutmeyer, North Fork Kit Kats, exhibited the Reserve Champion lean gain gilt with backfat .77, loin eye 9.07, and lean/day 1.0253.
Alex Deutmeyer, North Fork Wildcats exhibited the champion lean gain barrow with 1.08 backfat, loin eye 9.28 and lean/day 1.0478. Reserve champion lean gain barrow was also exhibited by Alex Deutmeyer, with backfat .87, loin eye 8.99 and lean/day 1.0272.
The Champion Senior Showman was Beau Vaske, West Delaware FFA, with reserve honors going to Alex Kehrli, Delaware Hustlers. Kaleb Kruse, Petersburg Achievers, was the Champion Intermediate Showman and Cole Kruse, Petersburg Achievers, was the reserve. Caleb Kehrli, Delaware Hustlers, received Champion Junior Showman with reserve honors going to Brock Hillers, Earlville Clever Clovers.
There was a total of 304 hogs exhibited in the swine show which was judged by Eric Polich.
MEAT GOAT SHOW HELD ON TUESDAY, JULY 10
There were 30 goats entered in the 4-H and FFA Meat Goat Show held on July 10, 2012. Andrew Palmersheim, Milo Livestock, exhibited the champion market goat and Kyle Jones, Starmont FFA, the reserve champion. The champion breeding goat was exhibited by Kyle Jones, Starmont FFA, with reserve honors going to Tim Bagge, North Fork Wildcats.
In the rate of gain contest, shared champion honors went to Kyle Jones, Starmont FFA and Grant Schnieders, Milo Livestock, with an average daily gain of .53. Reserve honors went to Bethany Schnieders, Milo Livestock, with an average daily gain of .42.
Champion Dairy Whether Goat was exhibited by Kyle Jones, Starmont FFA; Cassie Eilers, Hazel Green Hawks, received the reserve.
Kyle Jones, Starmont FFA, exhibited both the champion and reserve champion pygmy/miniature/fainting goats.
Kyle Jones, Starmont FFA, received the champion senior showman award. Reserve champion senior showman went to Andrew Palmersheim, Milo Livestock. Champion junior showman was awarded to Cassie Eilers, Hazel Green Hawks, with reserve honors going Grant Schnieders, Milo Livestock.
Blue ribbon winners in the goat show included: Kyle Jones, Starmont FFA (3); Bethany Schnieders, Milo Livestock (4); Eric Wessels, North Fork Wildcats (2); Andrew Palmersheim, Milo Livestock; Ted Eilers, West Delaware FFA; Katie Boeding, Hoptown Hurricanes (3); Cassie Eilers, Hazel Green Hawks (2); Grant Schnieders, Milo Livestock (3);
The judge for the goat show was Andy Kruse.
LIVESTOCK SALE TOTALS $212,360.40 AT COUNTY FAIR
The 4-H and FFA livestock sale totaled $212,360.40 at the 2012 Delaware County Fair, according to information provided by the Delaware County Extension Service.
The beef sale included 100 animals that were sold for a total of $173,915.75 with an average sale price of $1739.16 per head and $1.30 per pound. The grand champion market steer sold for $1.55 per pound.
Eighty one hogs were sold in the swine auction for a total of $33,348.80 with an average price of $1.56 per pound. The average price per hog was approximately $411.71. The grand champion market barrow sold for $2.00 per pound. The grand champion market gilt sold for $3.75 per pound.
In the sheep division, 15 sheep were sold by 4-H and FFA youth for a total of $3,565.80 with an average price of $1.94 per pound. The average price per animal was $237.72. The reserve grand champion market lamb sold for $2.00 per pound.
A total of 8 goats were sold for a total of $1,530.05. The champion meat goat sold for $4.00 per pound. The average price per animal was $191.26 with an average price per pound of $3.01.
Last year local youth sold 97 beef at the annual auction for a total of $176,595.88. In the swine auction 77 head brought in $27,111.65. Twelve sheep sold in 2011 for a total of $2,367.08 and nine goats sold for $772.23.
4-H CLOTHING ACTIVITIES WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Hailey Marbach, Hazel Green Hawks, was the winner in the senior division of the Delaware County 4-H Clothing Selection. Hailey will represent Delaware County at the Iowa State Fair in August. Alternate chosen for State Fair was Taylor Klostermann, Greeley Go Getters.
All the outfits worn in the Clothing Selection Program were modeled before the judges on June 25th at the Delaware County Community Center. Their judging was based on the individual’s poise, grooming, posture, the individual’s participation in the decision making process and on the quality of the outfit’s construction.
Seniors Brooke Vaske, Greeley Go Getters; Allison Eibey, Prairie Clovers (2); Kristi Moorman, Prairie Clovers; received blue ribbons in clothing selection.
Winner in the intermediate division was Hanna Marbach, Hazel Green Hawks 4-H Club. Blue ribbon winners were Bethany Schnieders, Milo Livestock; Jessie Hilby, Nifty Needlers; Amanda Fortman, Earlville Clever Clovers (2); and Taylor Colbert, Greeley Go Getters.
The junior division winner was Aleah Vaske, Greeley Go Getters. Madalynn Burke, Aces, received a purple ribbon. Juniors receiving blue ribbons were: Meghan Hoefer, Coffins Grove Guys and Gals; Britney Deutmeyer, Honey Creek Helpers (2); Georgie Hilby, Nifty Needlers; Amber Cook, Aces; Kaitlyn Goedken, Petersburg Achievers; Kennedy Bahls, Honey Creek Helpers; Erin Bonert, Petersburg Achievers, and Grant Schnieders; Milo Livestock.
All of the outfits entered in the Fashion Revue were sewn and modeled by the 4-H’ers. Judging was based on the fit and construction of the garment, grooming, poise, accessory selection and clothing care knowledge.
The Intermediate trophy winner was Elise Westhoff of the Nifty Needlers 4-H club.
Brooke Vaske, Greeley Go Getters, was the winner in the senior division of the Delaware County $15 Challenge. Vaske will represent Delaware County at the Iowa State Fair in August.
Participants were challenged to find outfits for $15 or less at garage sales, consignment or clothing resale stores. Receipt of purchase was required.
Winner of the Intermediate division was Jessie Hilby, Nifty Needlers. Intermediate blue ribbon winners were: Tamala Askeland, Delaware Hustlers; Amanda Fortman, Earlville Clever Clovers; Taylor Colbert, Greeley Go Getters; and Sydney Krogman, North Fork Kit Kats
Aleah Vaske, Greeley Go Getters; was winner of the Junior division. Junior Meghan Hoefer, Coffins Grove Guys and Gals, received a purple ribbon. Blue ribbon winners in the Junior division were: Adele McCarthy, Nifty Needlers; Madalynn Burke, Aces; Amber Cook, Aces; and Georgie Hilby, Nifty Needlers.
Judges for the events were Bridget Donlon and Linda Chmelar.
EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATION & EXTEMPORANEOUS WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The 4-H Educational Presentation Contest was held at the United Methodist Church in Manchester on June 28th. Fourteen youth gave presentations.
Selected to participate at the Iowa State Fair in August were Alex Schnieders, Aces; Britney Deutmeyer, Honey Creek Helpers; Nathan Bishop and Mecca Hermann, Milo Livestock (team); Kristi Moorman, Prairie Clovers; Carly Gudenkauf, Prairie Clovers; and Taylor Klostermann, Greeley Go Getters. Alternates were Sean Hucker, Hoptown Hurricanes; and Bethany Schnieders, Milo Livestock.
Taylor Klostermann, Greeley Go Getters, will represent Delaware County in the 4-H Extemporaneous Speaking Contest at the Iowa State Fair in August.
Judges for the events were Rachael Emig and Donella Darrington.
SHARE THE FUN WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The top winners in the 4-H Share the Fun contest which was held on June 28th in the United Methodist Church in Manchester were: Tia Westhoff, Petersburg Achievers and Elise Westhoff, Nifty Needlers (team); Jenny Boeding, Coffins Grove Guys and Gals; and Brooke Vaske, Greeley Go Getters.. These 4-H’ers will represent Delaware County at the Iowa State Fair in August. The State Fair alternates selected were Brooke Vaske, Greeley Go Getters and Jenny Boeding, Coffins Grove Guys and Gals (team), and Hailey Marbach, Hazel Green Hawks.
Others receiving blue ribbons were: Britney Deutmeyer, Honey Creek Helpers; James Prier, Hazel Green Hawks; Jamie Glanz, Delaware Hustlers; Anelyse Gerst, Nifty Needlers; Shelby Westhoff, Petersburg Achievers; Aleah Vaske, Greeley Go Getters; Kinsey Gudenkauf, Prairie Clovers; Adele McCarthy, Nifty Needlers; Jacob Gasper and Becca Hermann, Milo Livestock (team).
Marilyn Aden was the judge for this event.
