2015 Mitchell County Fair

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2015

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2015 MITCHELL COUNTY FAIR

SPECIAL MITCHELL COUNTY FAIR SOUVENIR EDITION

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MEET THE WINNERS! “Fair time” means “win time” for many of our Mitchell County 4-H and FFA members. Here is a recap of all the project and livestock winners at the Mitchell County Fair judging, and boy, is this a talented group! Many of them will now display their exhibits or show their animals at the Iowa State Fair which begins this week in Des Moines. Our congratulations to all who participated!

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Dalton Burkhardt (right) talks with judge Rick Sletten (left) about the cookies he made for Clover Kids judging.

Clover Kids display 53 projects OSAGE — On Wednesday, July 29, 53 Mitchell County Clover Kid members brought their exhibits for conference judging and display in the 4-H building. Judges were Rick Sletten, Audrey Christensen, and Brenda Johanns.

Clover Kids is a program for kindergarten through third grade students in Mitchell County to learn about 4-H and develop their interest in the program.

Clover Kids displaying projects at the fair and receiving participation ribbons were Kaitlyn Berg,

Madeline Berg, Maddie Bruesewitz, Melanie Bruesewitz, Dalton Burkhardt, Haleigh Carter, Ivy Christensen, Sage Christensen, Jacey Finch, Brett Halbach, Kaylie Havig, Mylie Havig, Alyssa Hawbaker, Olivia Huisman, Trace Huisman, Jacey Johnston, Caleb Levan, Addison Marcks, Carson Marcks, Ben Meier, Calvin Mellmann, Christian Michels, Mariah Michels, Jerek Mostek, Kaitlyn Olson, Kendall Olson, Kolton Olson, Grace Schallock, Tessa Schallock, Ian Schwarting, Ella

Sparrow, Jack Sparrow, Taylor Swenson, Aidan Wagner, Addison Williamson, Elyza Williamson, and Tate Williamson of Osage.

Aubry Rogers of Orchard; Jackson Johnson of Floyd; Natalie Bork, Olivia DeMaris, Hale Dieterich, Aden Franzen, Josie Juhl, Lindsay Kruse, Carsen Sparrow, and Hudson Sparrow of St. Ansgar; Isabelle Brumm, Zade Schell and Jaxson Vroom of Stacyville; and Andrew Hall and Emma Hall of McIntire and Tyler Sprung of Riceville.

4-H State Fair Personal Development entries. (from left) Julia Ringhofer in Communication and Hannah Cross in Citizenship.

11 win blue ribbons in Personal Development OSAGE — Personal Development projects were judged on Tuesday, July 28.

Projects in the Personal Development department include Citizenship, Communication, Leadership, and Self-Determined. Personal Development and 4-H Poster projects were judged by Val Plagge from Latimer.

Blue ribbon winners were: Samie Brandau, Katelynn Huebsch, Darin Koch, Katelynn Mostek, Makayla Mostek, Julia Ringhofer, Alexa Thyer, and Haley Walters, Osage; Hannah Cross and Clint Eastman, Riceville; Abigail Kulow, Stacyville.

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State trips earned in Communications OSAGE — 4-H Educational Presentations and Working Exhibits were presented on Saturday, Aug. 1, in the 4-H Building on the fairgrounds.

Becky Meyer, Charles City, judged the 4-H’ers on Thursday, July 9.

Four Working Exhibits were chosen to advance to the Iowa State Fair: Corin Johanns and Sammi Scharper, Osage, Paper Pinwheels; Laura Miller and Kayla Uthe, Osage, Papel Picado; Julia Klaes, Riceville, and Kaylee Klaes, Osage, Rumba Shakers; and Julia Ringhofer, Osage, and Paige Smith, Stacyville, Origami Tea Cups.

Educational Presentations chosen for State Fair include: Josiah Meier, Osage, Feingold Program; Bethany Meier, Osage, Sticklers Syndrome; Logan Rysavy, St. Ansgar, Two and Four Stroke Engines; Julia Ringhofer, Osage, Child Labor; and Alexandra Byrnes, Osage, CPR. Receiving Blue Ribbons were: Susanna Meier, Osage, Horses; Ella Brown, St. Ansgar, Essential Oils; and Destini Blake, Osage, Rabbits.

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Working Exhibits were chosen to advance to the Iowa State Fair, from left, Corin Johanns, Sammi Scharper, Kaylee Klaes, Julie Klaes, Julia Ringhofer, Paige Smith, Kayla Uthe and Laura Miller.

Educational Presentations that earned State Fair trips, from left, Julia Ringhofer, Alexandra Byrnes, Josiah Meier, Logan Rysavy and Bethany Meier.

Alex Byrnes teaches CPR as part of her entry into Educational Presentations.

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Ag, Natural Resources exhibits earn blue ribbons

OSAGE — Projects entered in the Agriculture and Natural Resources Department including Crop Production, Environment and Sustainability, Garden Vegetables and/or Herbs, Outdoor Adventures, Safety and Education in Shooting Sports and Other Agriculture and Natural Resources were judged on Tuesday, July 28, by Larry Eichmeier and Bill Mead.

Blue ribbon winners were: Erin Roe, Nora Springs; Shelly Brumm, Kirsten Jakel, Cole Jeffries, Elizabeth

Jenkins, Molly Jenkins, Corin Johanns, Katelyn Johnston, Adam Koch, Sydney Muller, Erica Nasstrom, Brianna Niemeyer, Josie Popp, Allison Schallock, Kaebre Sullivan, Drew Tusler, Emma Wagner and Rayven Young, Osage.

Chad Eastman, Riceville; Kelly Koehler, Rudd; Dakotah Patterson and Emmi Taets, St. Ansgar; Nathan Brumm, Katelyn Gerk and Mitchel Meyerhofer, Stacyville.

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Share-the-Fun State Fair entries (from left) Abbie Miller, Victoria Schwarting and Erin Miller.

4-H’ers Share the Fun at the fair

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4-H State Fair Ag & Natural Resources entries — Kelly Koehler and Mitchel Meyerhofer.

OSAGE — Fair-goers were entertained on Friday evening, July 31, by 4-H members at the annual Share-The-Fun event.

Becky Meyer and Elaine Poppinga, both of Charles City, judged the 4-H’ers.

The Mitchell County 4-H County Council performed a dance to “Up Town Funk” led by Julia Ringhofer and Bethany Meitner to open the show.

The following acts will go on to State Fair: Abbie Miller, Osage High Towers, “The Greatest Love of All,” Vocal; Erin Miller, West Cedar Sunbeams, “Skinny Love,” Vocal; Victoria Schwarting, Osage Warhawks, “Fight Song,” Vocal.

State Fair Alternates were: Makayla Mostek and Erica Nasstrom, West Cedar Sunbeams, “What is This Feeling,” Vocal.

Super Blue winners were: Azure Christensen, West Cedar Sunbeams, and Alexa Thyer, West Lincoln Blues, “God Made Girls,” Vocal.

Other blue ribbon winners included Paige Smith, Stacyville Shooting Stars, “Titanium,” Dance; Sammi Scharper and Brooke Scharper, West Cedar Sunbeams, “Can’t Fight This Feeling,” Vocal.

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Blue ribbon winners in Creative Arts OSAGE — Projects entered in the Creative Arts Department were judged on Tuesday, July 28.

Projects included in the Creative Arts Department are Visual Arts, Music and Photography.

Jane Goldsworthy, Cresco, and Val Plegge, Latimer, Sharon Chesnut, Shell Rock, and Mary Dodd, Northwood, were the judges.

Blue ribbon winners in Visual Arts were: Aaron Roe and Hannah Roe, Nora Springs; Emma Blaha, Eric Bobinet, Alexandra Byrnes, Drew Erickson, Brooklyn Halbach, Katelynn Huebsch, Katelyn Johnston, Callie King, Katelyn Maliszewski, Gabe Mueller, Julia Ringhofer, Allison Schallock, Brooke Scharper, Luke Scharper, Sammi Scharper, Amanda Schuessler, Emily Sullivan, Devon Swenson, Emma Wagner, all of Osage.

Hannah Cross, Riceville; Michael Bless, Lauren Bork, Mallory Juhl, and Ryan Wagner, all of St. Ansgar; Madelyn Brumm, Katelyn Gerk, Dustin Heimer, Emily Hemann, Abigail Kulow, Tori Kulow, and Paige Smith, all of Stacyville.

Blue ribbon winners in Photography were: Drew Offen, McIntire; Ryan Adams, Spencer Adams, Claudia Aschenbrenner, Breana Barker, Brett Barker, Emma Blaha, Makayla Eagen, Drew Erickson, Chloe Goodale, Matthew Guay, Ben Huftalin, Elizabeth Jenkins, Corin Johanns, Gillian Johanns, Katelyn Johnston, Adam Koch, Darin Koch, Noah Krabbe, Spencer Krabbe, Chloe Levan, Alexa Maakestad, Garrett Maakestad, Lucas Maakestad, Katelyn Maliszewski, Samantha Mellmann, Katelynn Mostek, Makayla Mostek, Gabe Muller, Erica Nasstrom,

4-H State Fair entries — Creative Arts — Music — Garet Phelps.

Julia Ringhofer, Allison Schallock, Brooke Scharper, Sammi Scharper, Amber Schwarting, Gabrielle Schwarting, Victoria Schwarting, Haley Walters, Addy Witt, Michelle Wright, Rayven Young, all of Osage.

Hannah Cross and Theo Klaes, both of Riceville; Bailey Beyer, Jaidyn Beyer, Lauren Bork, Nicholas Bork, Cassie Braun, Erik Gerdts, Erica Hollatz, Elsa Jensen, Brenna Kruse, Sarah Phelps, Logan Rysavy, Hanna Zuehl, all of St. Ansgar; Madeline Brumm, Nathan Brumm, Katelyn Gerk, Bradley Hackenmiller, Jeremy Hackenmiller, Abigail Kulow, Tori Kulow, Paige Smith, and Sawyer Smith, all of Stacyville.

Blue ribbon winner in Creative Arts/ Music was Garet Phelps, St. Ansgar.

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4-H State Fair Creative Arts entries — Photography — (front row, from left) Amber Schwarting, Drew Erickson, Hannah Cross and Julia Ringhofer. (back row) Rayven Young, Ryan Adams and Sammi Scharper 4-H State Fair entries in Creative Arts — Visual Arts. from left) Dustin Heimer, Hannah Cross, Hannah Koch, Madie Wagner and Michael Bless.

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Miller wins fashion review

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4-H State Fair Science, Engineering and Technology entries (from left) Dakotah Patterson, Josh Krebsbach, Amber Lindley and Caleb Brumm.

Blue Ribbon winners in science, engineering and technology OSAGE — Projects entered in the Science, Engineering and Technology departments were judged on Tuesday, July 28.

Projects included in the Science, Engineering and Technology department are Digital Storytelling, Mechanics, Science, Engineering and Technology, and Woodworking. Judges included Bill Mead, Charles City and Larry Eichmeier, Ventura.

Blue ribbon winners were: Lee Fox and Mary Ann Fox, Elma; Matthew Hall, McIntire; Amber Lindley and Cody Lindley, Nora Springs; Keagan Hennessey and Desmund Taets, Orchard; Nolan Byrnes, Trenton Carlson, Garrison Gerdts, Chloe Goodale, Chase Halbach, Gracie Halbach, Carson Hemann, Mollie

Jenkins, Darin Koch, Connor Mehmen, Bethany Meier, Susanna Meier, Samantha Mellmann, Noah Michels, Ben Miller, Rafe Miller, Katelynn Mostek, Makayla Mostek, Bailey Nasstrom, Carson Nasstrom, Hunter Noordhoek, Devon Swenson, James VanQuathem, Michael VanQuathem, Murray VanQuathem, and Emma Wagner, Osage.

Benjamin Swancutt, Riceville; Lauren Bork, Nicholas Bork, Aaron Gerdts, Erik Gerdts, Seth Hershey, Dylan Patterson, Garet Phelps, Logan Rysavy, and Hannah Zuhl, St. Ansgar, Caleb Brumm, Bradley Hackenmiller, Devan Hackenmiller, Jeremy Hackenmiller, Josh Krebsbach, Mitchel Meyerhofer, Makayla Retterath, and Sawyer Smith, Stacyville.

OSAGE — Abbie Miller of Osage was named the 2015 Mitchell County 4-H Fashion Revue purple winner. She also has the opportunity to represent Mitchell County at the Iowa State Fair.

In the $15 Clothing Challenge, Outstanding Intermediate was Sammi Scharper of Osage and Lauren Bork of St. Ansgar received Outstanding Junior. Blue ribbon winners in $15 Challenge were Rayven Young of Osage and Sophia Merten of Stacyville.

In the Clothing Selection, Rayven Young was named the Outstanding Junior. Blue ribbon winners in Clothing Selection were: Hannah Koch and Sammi Scharper, of Osage, and Lauren Bork.

Sue McDonnell, of Charles City, was the judge.

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State Fair Fashion Review entry Abbie Miller.

Julia Bobinet wins Challenge Class OSAGE — The 4-H Challenge Class recipe for this year was Fruity Sugar Cookies. Keaton Muller, Osage, was chosen Top Junior entry. Chole Goodale, Osage, was chosen Top Intermediate entry and Julia Bobinet, was chosen Top Senior entry.

The blue ribbon winners for

Challenge class were: Emma Blaha, Alexandra Byrnes, Katelyn Johnston, Becca Mullenbach, Colin Muller, Matthew Olson, Julia Ringhofer, Alexa Thyer, Andrew Thyer, Haley Walters, and Michelle Wright, Osage; Ralee Kruse and Roni Kruse, Rudd; Mae Gasteiger, and Mallory Juhl, St. Ansgar.

A county fair is a special event as shown by all the fine exhibits. We appreciate all the hard work that goes into making the Mitchell County Fair a success.

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The 2014-2015 Mitchell County 4-H County Council.

4-H County Council installation Hanna Mullenbach, Lauren Nasstrom, Julia Ringhofer, Gabrielle Schwarting, Paige Smith, Claire Sullivan, Tyra Sullivan, Emmi Taets, Kayla Uthe and Hanna Zuehl.

New County Council members installed were: Dylan Aschenbrenner, Corin Johanns, Kaylee Klaes, Garrett Meitner, Kate Mostek, Sarah Phelps, Joe Popp, Brooke Scharper, Sammi Scharper, Haley Walters and Michelle Wright.

A farewell to the members of the 4-H County Council who graduated this spring was held also.

For the following members, it was the end of their 4-H years; however, they will go on and continue “to make the best better”: Hannah Cross, Ashley Uthe, Taylor Uthe of Riceville; Taylor Dohlman of Chester; Jenna Hanson, Darin Koch, Lucas Maakestad, Kara Miller, Becca Mullenbach, Amber Schwarting, Rebekah Sletten, Emily Sullivan and Haley Wagner of Osage; and Ralee Kruse and Roni Kruse of Rudd.

Congratulations to all who participated in the Mitchell County Fair.

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OSAGE — On Friday, July 31, the 4-H Mitchell County Council held its 2015-2016 member installation ceremony in the 4-H Exhibit Building.

The mission of 4-H is to help youth become contributing members of society.

The 4-H County Council is looked at for leadership – setting an example for others.

4-H County Council members are expected to be a living example of 4-H standards for other members and friends of 4-H. As representatives of 4-H, their task is “to make the best better.”

The following returning members were installed to the 4-H County Council for the upcoming year: Destini Blake, Julia Bobinet, Alexandra Byrnes, Aaron Gerdts, Collin Havel, Lindsay Hemann, Caitlin Jensen, Tyler Jensen, Gillian Johanns, Matthew Klaes, Adam Koch, Alexa Maakestad, Garrett Maakestad, Bethany Meitner, Abbie Miller, Anna Miller, Laura Miller, Olivia Miller, McKenzie Mohl, Megan Mooberry,

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Top Market Beef is shown by Kylie Juenger OSAGE — Kylie Juenger of St. Ansgar exhibited the Grand Champion Market Beef at the 2015 Mitchell County Beef show.

Kara Miller of Osage exhibited the Reserve Champion Market Animal. The Grand Champion was a 1,235 pound market steer. The Reserve Champion Market beef animal was a 1,375 pound market steer.

The Champion and Reserve Champion Market Beef trophies were provided by Farmers Feed and Grain.

The Champion Market Heifer was exhibited by Kaleb Jakel of Osage. This trophy was provided by Tim and Joe Johnson. The Reserve Champion Market Heifer was exhibited by Darin Koch of Osage.

Ty Bayer, Ringle, Wis., was the official judge of the Market Beef Show. A total of 36 steers, dairy beef, and market heifers were entered in the competition this year.

Third place Overall Market Animal was shown by Chris Eastman of Riceville.

Fourth place Overall Market Animal was shown by Kyle Jakel of Osage. Fifth place Overall Market Animal was shown by Kaleb Jakel.

Showmanship winners in the market

Beef Show were: Senior Champion — Roni Kruse of Rudd.

Reserve Senior Champion — Jacob Metli of Mason City Intermediate Champion — Jadie Popp of Osage.

Reserve Intermediate Champion — Shelby Blake of Osage.

Junior Champion — Colin Muller of Osage.

Reserve Junior Champion — Keaton Muller of Osage.

The Champion Showmanship awards were provided by Weis Cattle Co., Main Realty/Clarence Kruse, and VitaFerm/ Mike Wadle.

Reserve Showmanship awards were provided by Kruse Angus Farms and the Mitchell County Bankers.

Five pens of market beef animals were exhibited this year. Pens of Three are not broken to lead and are judged in the pen.

The Champion Pen of Three was shown by Laura Miller of Osage.

The Reserve Champion pen of three was shown by Hannah Koch of Osage.

The Reserve Champion trophy was Kylie Juenger, Grand Champion Market Beef Steer. sponsored by Farmers Feed and Grain.

Laura Miller, Grand Champion Pen of Three.

Hannah Koch, Reserve Champion Pen of Three.

The Mitchell County Fair is over but the memories of a great time remain.

Congratulations to the fair board and all who were a part of this town and country event!

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Keaton Muller, Reserve Champion Junior Showman.

Kara Miller, Reserve Champion Market Beef Steer.

Darin Koch, Reserve Champion Market Heifer.

Kaleb Jakel, Champion Market Heifer.

Derek Fox wins Beef Show Rate of Gain

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Derek Fox, 2015 Top Rate Of Gain.

OSAGE — The top rate of gain in the Market Beef Show was 4.285 pounds per day exhibited by, Derek Fox of Osage. There were 36 entries in the show this year.

The rate of gain is based on a feeding period beginning at weigh-in, Dec. 18, 2014, and ending on entry day of the county fair.

Purple ribbons were awarded to other beef entries for having a rate of gain equal to or exceeding 3.25 pounds per day.

“Top Ten” Rate of Gain Market Beef exhibitors were presented in a special show before the judging. Exhibitors, in addition were Taylor Dohlman of Chester, Mary

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Miller of Osage, Nate Huftalin of Osage, Clint Huftalin of Osage, Seth Fox of Elma, Michael Uthe of Osage, Kara Miller of Osage, Dustin Sprung of Riceville, Aaron Gerdts of St. Ansgar.

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There were blue ribbons awarded for rates of gain of 2.6 to 3.24 pounds per day. Red ribbons were awarded for rates of gain from 2.0 to 2.59 pounds per day.

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Ralee Kruse, Reserve Champion Purebred Angus Heifer.

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Katie Smith, Reserve Champion Purebred All Other Breeds.

Lucus Weigle, Reserve Champion Purebred Shorthorn Heifer.

Kruse exhibits Supreme Champion Breeding Heifer OSAGE — Roni Kruse of Rudd exhibited the Supreme Champion Breeding Heifer at the 2015 Mitchell County 4-H/FFA Beef show held on July 31. Tim and Joe Johnson provided this trophy.

The Reserve Champion Breeding Heifer was shown

by Amber Brigham of St. Ansgar. Third place overall was Ralee Kruse of Rudd, fourth place was Zach Adams of Osage, and fifth place was Kylie Juenger of St. Ansgar.

There were 48 breeding heifers entered in this year’s show.

The Champion Purebred Shorthorn Heifer was shown by Shelby Blake of Osage and the Reserve Champion Purebred Shorthorn Heifer was shown by Lucas Weigle of Orchard. The trophy this year was provided by Berg’s Stock and Grain Farm.

The Champion Shorthorn Plus Heifer was shown by Courtney Prohaska of Orchard and the Reserve Champion Shorthorn Plus Heifer was shown by Savanah Rogers of Orchard.

The Champion Simmental Heifer was shown by Madalyn Dohlman of Chester and the Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer was shown by Taylor Dohlman of Chester.

The Champion Angus Breeding Heifer was shown by Roni Kruse. The trophy was provided by Kruse Angus Farm. Ralee Kruse showed the Reserve Champion Angus Breeding Heifer.

The Champion Commercial Breeding Heifer was exhibited by Kylie Juenger. This trophy was donated by Farmers Mutual Insurance. Jadie Popp of Osage exhibited the Reserve Champion Commercial Breeding Heifer.

Amber Brigham exhibited the Champion Cow/Calf Pair and the trophy was provided by Mitchell County Cattlemen’s Association. Zach Adams exhibited the Reserve Champion Cow/Calf Pair.

Jacob Metli of Mason City exhibited the Champion Other Breeds and Katie Smith of Osage exhibited the JIM CROSS, Of The Press-News Reserve Champion Other Breeds.

Roni Kruse, Supreme Champion Breeding Heifer, Champion Purebred Angus Heifer and Champion Senior Showman.

Ty Bayer, Ringle, Wis., was the show judge.

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Shelby Blake, Champion Purebred Shorthorn Heifer and Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman.

Jacob Metli, Champion Purebred All Other Breeds and Reserve Champion Senior Showman.

Zach Adams, Reserve Champion Cow/Calf.

Kylie Juenger, Champion Commercial Heifer.

Jadie Popp, Reserve Champion Commercial Heifer and Champion Intermediate Showman.

Amber Brigham, Reserve Champion Breeding Heifer and Champion Cow/Calf.

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Sammi Scharper, Mac, win Best in Show

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Parker Brigham, Grand Champion Prospect Steer.

Collin Muller, Grand Champion Prospect Heifer and Champion Junior Showman.

Brigham wins Feeder Calf Division title OSAGE — New this year was a Feeder Calf Division in the 2015 Mitchell County Beef Show.

Parker Brigham of St. Ansgar exhibited the Grand Champion Prospect Steer. Trystan Dohlman of Chester exhibited the Reserve Champion Prospect Steer.

The Champion and Reserve Champion Market Beef trophies were provided by Farmers Feed and Grain.

The Champion Prospect Heifer was exhibited by

Colin Muller of Osage. The Reserve Champion Prospect Heifer was exhibited by Nick Chambers of Osage.

The Champion and Reserve Champion Prospect Heifer trophies were donated Farmers State Bank of St. Ansgar.

Ty Bayer, Ringle, Wis., was the official judge of the Market Beef Show. A total of 11 steers and eight heifers were entered in the competition this year.

OSAGE — The 4-H Dog Show at the Mitchell County Fair was held on Saturday, Aug. 1.

Overall Best in Show was won by Sammi Scharper, Osage, and her dog, Mac. Junior Best Handler was won by Claudia Aschenbrenner, Osage, and her dog, Sadie.

Winner of the timed agility course was Sammi Scharper and her dog, Mac, with a course time of 24.49 seconds. Claudia Aschenbrenner, and her dog, Sadie, placed second in the timed agility course with a time of 30.54 seconds.

Blue ribbon winners were: Destini Blake, Isaac Brumm, Shelly Brumm, Brooklyn Halbach, Leo Klapperich, Bethany Meier, Josiah Meier, Gabe Mueller, Andrew Thyer, and Victoria Schwarting, all of Osage.

Members were judged by Kathy Johnson, Rockford. Jack Steiert is the dog project leader, and Britt Pearson assisted. They have held workouts for the members and their dogs the past few weeks.

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Trystan Dohlman, Reserve Champion Prospect Steer.

Nick Chambers, Reserve Champion Prospect Heifer.

Sammi Scharper and her collie, Mac, Overall Best in Show, Champion in Timed Agility Course.

Claudia Aschenbrenner and her poodle, Sadie, Junior Best Handler and Second in Agility Timed Course.

Congratulations to all the fair participants!

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Blue Ribbon winners in Family and Consumer Science OSAGE — Exhibits in the Family and Consumer Science project area include Child Development, Clothing and Fashion, Food and Nutrition, Challenge Class, Health, Home Improvement, Sewing and Needle Arts, Consumer Management and Other Family and Consumer Science, all of which were conference judged on Tuesday, July 28, in the 4-H exhibit building on the fairgrounds.

The judges of these exhibits were Sheila Lipa, Elma; Donna Needham, New Hampton; and Karen Zander, Latimer. Jane Goldsworthy, Cresco; served as the express judge.

The following 4-H’ers received blue ribbons: Jacob Metli, Mason City; Drew Offen, McIntire; Aaron Roe, Hannah Roe, Nora Springs; Desmund Taets, Orchard; Claudia Aschenbrenner; Emma Blaha, Ellie Bobinet, Samie Brandau, Madison Brown, Isaac Brumm, Shelly Brumm, Melanie Bye, Nolan Byrnes, Brooke Carlson, Hailey Carlson, Trenton Carlson, Madison Carter, Azure Christensen, Drew Erickson, Mari Fox, Chloe Goodale, Brooklynn Halbach, Katelynn Huebsch, Kirsten Jakel, Gillian Johanns, Kaylee Klaes, Matthew Klaes, Emma Klapperich, Hannah Koch, Spencer Krabbe, Chloe Levan, Emily Maliszewski, Connor Mehmen, Bethany Meier, Josiah Meier, Susanna Meier, Bethany Meitner, Garrett Meitner, Abbie Miller, Anna Miller, Olivia Miller, McKenzie Mohl, Megan Mooberry, Gabe Mueller, Becca Mullenbach, Hanna Mullenbach, Colin Muller, Gabe Muller, Keaton Muller, Sydney Muller, Bailey Nasstrom, Lauren Nasstrom, Joslyn Perrin, Ben Popp, Jace Popp, Jadie Popp, Joseph Popp, Josie Popp, Chase Potter, Julia Ringhofer, Allison Schallock, Brooke Scharper, Sammi Scharper, Amanda Schuessler, Gabrielle Schwarting, Victoria Schwarting, Claire Sullivan, Alexa Thyer, Andrew Thyer, Kayla Uthe, Emma Wagner, Madie Wagner, Haley Walters, Abby Witt, Michelle Wright, Rayven Young, all of Osage.

Chris Eastman, Julia Klaes, Sarah Klaes, Theo Klaes, Benjamin Swancutt, all of Riceville; Ralee Kruse and Roni Kruse, Rudd; Mark Bless, Lauren Bork, Nicholas Bork, Ella Brown, Grace Heimer, Seth Hershey, Mallory Juhl, Brenna Kruse, Emmi Taets, Leah Wagner, Sarah Wagner, Hanna Zuehl all of St. Ansgar; Jaci Amoloja, Madeline Brumm, Emily Hemann, Kristen Hemann, Maci Juenger, Abigail Kulow, Tori Kulow, Leah Merten, Sophia Merten, Alexia Retterath, and Emma Retterath, Stacyville.

4-H State Fair Food and Nutrition entries. (from left) Aaron Roe, Bethany Meier, Gabe Mueller, Josiah Meier and Roni Kruse.

4-H State Fair Home Improvement entries. (from left) McKenzie Mohl and Melanie Bye.

4-H State Fair Health entry — Chris Eastman.

4-H State Fair Sewing and Needle Art entries. (from left) Becca Mullenbach and Bethany Meier.

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4-H State Fair Child Development entries (from left) Julia Ringhofer and Madeline Brumm.

Congratulations to all the 2015 Mitchell County Fair Participants!

We salute your leadership and citizenship!

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Counsell and Witt big winners at Sheep Show OSAGE — Seventeen 4-H and FFA exhibitors brought 58 market and breeding sheep to the 2015 Mitchell County Fair.

The judge was Mike Junk.

The results of the show are as follows: Champion Market Lamb – Cole Counsell of Osage.

Res. Champion Market Lamb – Riley Witt of Osage.

Champion Pen of Three Market Lambs – Riley Witt.

Res. Champ. Pen of Three Market Lambs – Cole Counsell.

Overall Champ. Breeding Sheep – Cole Counsell.

Reserve Champion Breeding Sheep – Logan Rysavy of St. Ansgar.

Champ. Commercial Ewe Lamb – Cole Counsell.

Res. Champ. Commercial Ewe

Lamb – Logan Rysavy Champion Live .Derby Lamb – Riley Witt Res. Champ. Live Derby Lamb – Riley Witt.

Club Group of 5 Market Lambs — 1st – Jenkins Sunshine.

Champion trophies were provided by the Mitchell County Bankers.

Showmanship winners were: Senior Champion – Cole Counsell.

Reserve Senior Champion – Kaleb Jakel of Osage.

Intermediate Champion – Parker Brigham of St. Ansgar.

Intermediate Reserve Champion – Brecken Huisman of Osage.

Junior Champion – Riley Witt.

Reserve Junior Champion – Spencer Adams of Osage.

Senior Showmanship trophy was

provided by Farmers Mutual Insurance Assn.

Intermediate Showmanship trophy was provided by Mitchell County Bankers.

Junior Champion Showmanship trophy was provided by St. Ansgar Mills.

Other purple and blue ribbon winners included: Commercial Ewe Lambs: Purple: Parker Brigham, Grace Heimer, and Logan Rysavy of St. Ansgar; Brecken Huisman, Kaleb Jakel, Riley Witt, Cole Counsell of Osage.

Blue: Andrew Morische, Ty Brown and Chad Eastman of Riceville; Chloe Levan, Kaleb Jakel and Brecken Huisman of Osage.

Market Lambs: Purple: Parker Brigham, Grace Heimer, and Logan Rysavy of St.

Ansgar; Kaleb Jakel, Cole Counsell and Riley Witt of Osage; and Chris Eastman of Riceville.

Blue: Spencer Adams, Ryan Adams, Brecken Huisman, Chloe Levan, Ben Miller and Kaleb Jakel of Osage; Grace Heimer of St. Ansgar; and Ty Brown, Chad Eastman, Chris Eastman of Riceville.

Derby Lambs: Purple: Kaleb Jakel and Riley Witt of Osage Blue: Chloe Levan and Ben Miller of Osage; Andrew Morische and Chad Eastman of Riceville.

Pen of Three: Purple: Riley Witt and Cole Counsell of Osage.

Blue: Brecken Huisman, Ben Miller and Kaleb Jakel of Osage; Grace Heimer of St. Ansgar.

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Cole Counsell, Reserve Champion Pen of Three.

Riley Witt, Champion Pen of Three.

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Riley Witt, Champion Intermediate Showman.

Cole Counsell, Grand Champion Market Lamb.

Logan Rysavy, Reserve Champion Breeding Sheep.

Cole Counsell, Champion Breeding Sheep.

Spencer Adams, Reserve Champion Junior Showman.

Brecken Huisman, Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman.

Cole Counsell, Grand Champion Commercial Ewe Lamb.

Parker Brigham, Champion Intermediate Showman.

Kaleb Jakel, Reserve Riley Witt, Reserve Champion Senior Showman. Champion Market Lamb.

Logan Rysavy, Reserve Champion Commercial Ewe Lamb.

Ben Miller, Champion Derby Lamb (Scanned).

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Heimer wins Sheep Show Rate of Gain OSAGE — The top rate of gain in the Sheep Show was .90 pounds per day exhibited by Grace Heimer, of St. Ansgar.

The rate of gain is based on a feeding period beginning at weigh-in on May 9, 2015 and ending on entry day of the county fair.

In the Rate of Gain contest the “Top Five” Rate of Gain Market sheep exhibitors were presented in a special

Miller wins Lamb Derby Contest OSAGE — The winner in the 2015 4-H/FFA Lamb Derby contest was Ben Miller of Osage. His Derby Lamb had an Average Daily Gain of .88 lbs., Back Fat of .44”, and a Rib Eye Area of 3.01”.

The second place winner was Chad

Eastman of Riceville and placing third was Riley Witt of Osage.

The contest was based on scanned data results.

Andy and Abbie Johnson sponsored the contest awards.

show before the judging. Exhibitors were Grace Heimer of St. Ansgar, Ben Miller of Osage, Riley Witt of Osage, Chris Eastman of Riceville, and Ryan Adams of Osage.

These five exhibitors received cash awards.

Sponsoring the cash awards were The Osage Veterinary Clinic, Don Counsell family, and Andy and Abbie Johnson.

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4-H State Fair Animal Science entry — Brecken Huisman-Buringrud.

Animal, Veterinary Science exhibits earn blue ribbons JIM CROSS, Of The Press-News

Grace Heimer, Champion Rate of Gain.

OSAGE — Projects entered in the animals department were judged on Tuesday July 28, by Bill Mead and Larry Eichmeier.

This department includes an exhibit (other than the animal itself) that shows the learning about a large

or small animal and exhibits that show learning about keeping animals healthy.

Blue ribbon winners were: Matthew Hall and Drew Offen, McIntire; Brecken Huisman-Buringrud and Samantha Mellmann, Osage.

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Rabbit trophies are awarded at the Fair OSAGE — The Grand Champion Breeding Rabbit was won by Michael Bless of St. Ansgar and the Reserve Champion Breeding Rabbit was won by Mark Bless of St. Ansgar.

The Grand Champion Show Rabbit was shown

by Victoria Schwarting of Osage. Reserve Champion Show Rabbit was shown

by Elizabeth Hinders of Osage.

The Grand Champion Pen of Three Market Rabbits was shown by Mark Bless of St. Ansgar. The Reserve Champion Pen of Three market rabbits was shown by Michael Bless of St. Ansgar.

Champion Individual Market Rabbit was shown

by Michael Bless of St. Ansgar. Reserve Individual Market Rabbit was shown

by Mark Bless St. Ansgar.

Champion and Reserve Champion rabbit trophies presented at the county fair were given by the Mitchell County Bankers, St. Ansgar Mills, and the Osage Co-op Elevator.

The following exhibitors received blue ribbons for their rabbit exhibits: Katelynn Huebsch, Mitchell; Claudia Aschenbrenner, Destini Blake, Tori Eckard,

Michael Bless, Reserve Champion Pen of Three.

Mark Bless, Reserve Champion Breeding Rabbit and Reserve Champion Individual Market Rabbit.

Victoria Schwarting, Grand Champion Show Rabbit.

Elizabeth Hinders, Reserve Champion Show Rabbit.

Mark Bless, Reserve Champion Breeding Rabbit.

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Michael Bless, Grand Champion Breeding Rabbit and Champion Individual Market Rabbit.

Chloe Goodale, Elizabeth Hinders, Kirsten Jakel, Leo Klapperich, Bethany Meier, Susanna Meier, Mary Miller, Victoria Schwarting, and Rayven Young, Osage; Mark Bless,

Michael Bless, Mallory Juhl, and Caitlyn Juhl, St. Ansgar; Alexia Retterath, and Makayla Retterath, Stacyville.

Rabbits were judged

by Becky Caster, Nashua.

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2015 Horse and Pony Show winners OSAGE — The Mitchell County 4-H Horse Show was held on Wednesday, July 29 and Thursday, July 30, with 24 young people entered.

Emily Orvella from Decorah, was the judge for this large horse show held in the Horse Arena.

Hannah Sauve of Osage won the Senior Performance Trophy for having the most points in the Performance classes for a senior. Elizabeth Jenkins of Osage, won the Intermediate Performance trophy for having the most points in the Performance classes for an intermediate. Madison Brown of Osage, won the Junior Performance trophy for having the most points in the Performance classes for a junior.

Julianna Sauve of Osage, won the Senior Game Trophy for having the most points in the Game classes for a senior. Kourtney Chambers of Osage, won the Intermediate Game trophy for having the most points in the Game classes for an intermediate. Brooklyn Halbach of Osage, won the Junior Game trophy for having the most points in the Game classes as juniors.

Julianna Sauve, won the High Points Overall Trophy in the Senior Division Elizabeth Jenkins, won the High Points Overall Trophy in the Intermediate Division.

Brooklyn Halbach, won the High Points Overall trophy in the Junior Division.

The 2015 Sportsmanship award was won by Kirsten Jakel of Osage.

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Kirsten Jakel, 2015 Sportsmanship Award.

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Hannah Sauve, Senior Performance.

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The trophies were provided by the Mitchell County Bankers.

Other winners were: Showmanship at Halter: Senior Grand Champion — Tatum Midlang of Osage Intermediate Grand Champion – Molly Jenkins of Osage Junior Grand Champion – Brooklyn Halbach Senior Reserve Champion – Hannah Sauve Intermediate Reserve Champion– Madisen Fangman of New Hampton Junior Reserve Champion– Madison Brown Western Horsemanship: Senior Grand Champion – Hannah Sauve Intermediate Grand Champion – Elizabeth Jenkins Junior Grand Champion – Madison Brown Senior Reserve Champion – Julianna Sauve Intermediate Reserve Champion – Emma Klapperich of Osage Western Pleasure: Senior Grand Champion — Kirsten Jakel Intermediate Grand Champion

— Madisen Fangman Senior Reserve Champion – Tatum Midlang of Osage Intermediate Reserve Champion – Elizabeth Jenkins Bareback: Senior Grand Champion – Kit Krebsbach of Stacyville Intermediate Grand Champion – Madisen Fangman Junior Grand Champion – Madison Brown Senior Reserve Champion – Julianna Sauve Intermediate Reserve Champion – Josie Popp of Osage Junior Reserve Champion – Brooklynn Halbach Trail Class: Senior Grand Champion – Hannah Sauve Intermediate Grand Champion – Elizabeth Jenkins Junior Grand Champion — Brooklyn Halbach Senior Reserve Champion – Julianna Sauve Intermediate Reserve Champion – Emma Klapperich Game Class Winners: Pole Bending: Senior Grand Champion – Julianna Sauve

Julianna Sauve, Senior Game Trophy, Senior High Points Overall.

Intermediate Grand Champion – Kourtney Chambers of Osage Junior Grand Champion – Mary Ann Fox of Elma Senior Reserve Champion – Kyle Jakel of Osage Intermediate Reserve Champion – Madeline Brumm of Osage Junior Reserve Champion – Brooklyn Halbach Key Hole: Senior Grand Champion – Julianna Sauve Intermediate Grand Champion –Molly Jenkins Junior Grand Champion – Brooklyn Halbach Senior Reserve Champion – Kyle Jakel Intermediate Reserve Champion – Kourtney Chambers Junior Reserve Champion – Mary Ann Fox Jumping Figure 8: Senior Grand Champion – Kyle Jakel Intermediate Grand Champion – Molly Jenkins of Osage Junior Grand Champion – Madison Brown Senior Reserve

Champion – Hannah Sauve Intermediate Reserve Champion – Kourtney Chambers Junior Reserve Champion – Brooklynn Halbach Barrel Race: Senior Grand Champion – Julianna Sauve Intermediate Grand Champion – Madisen Fangman Junior Grand Champion – Madison Brown Senior Reserve Champion – Kyle Jakel Intermediate Reserve Champion – Ally Mullenbach of Osage Flag Race: Senior Grand Champion — Julianna Sauve Intermediate Grand Champion – Molly Jenkins Junior Grand Champion – Brooklynn Halbach Senior Reserve Champion – Tatum Midlang Intermediate Reserve Champion – Elizabeth Jenkins Stake Race: Senior Grand Champion — Julianna Sauve Intermediate Grand

Champion – Madisen Fangman Junior Grand Champion – Madison Brown Senior Reserve Champion –Hannah Sauve Intermediate Reserve Champion – Ally Mullenbach Junior Reserve Champion – Brooklynn Halbach Egg & Spoon: Senior Grand Champion – Julianna Sauve Intermediate Grand Champion – Madeline Brumm Junior Grand Champion – Brooklynn Halbach Senior Reserve Champion – Tatum Midlang Intermediate Reserve Champion – Sydney Midlang of Osage Junior Reserve Champion – Madison Brown Musical Chairs: Senior Grand Champion — Tatum Midlang Intermediate Grand Champion – Gracie Halbach of Osage Junior Grand Champion — Brooklynn Halbach Senior Reserve Champion –Kit Krebsbach Intermediate Reserve Champion – Emma Klapperich Junior Reserve Champion – Mary Ann Fox

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Blue ribbon winners at the 2015 Horse Show

Kourtney Chambers, Intermediate Game Trophy.

Brooklyn Halbach, Junior Game Trophy, Junior High Points Overall.

Madison Brown, Junior Performance.

Elizabeth Jenkins, Intermediate Performance; Intermediate High Points Overall.

OSAGE — The following 4-H’ers won blue ribbons in the Horse Show at the Mitchell County Fair on Wednesday, July 29.

Showmanship at Halter: Juniors: MaryAnn Fox of Elma.

Intermediates: Elizabeth Jenkins and Josie Popp of Osage; Deven Steele and Noelle Steele of St. Ansgar.

Seniors: Hanna Zuehl of St. Ansgar.

Western Horsemanship: Juniors: Brooklynn Halbach of Osage.

Intermediates: Madisen Fangman of New Hampton.

Seniors: Kyle Jakel and Tatum Midlang of Osage; Kit Krebsbach of Stacyville.

Western Pleasure: Juniors: Madison Brown of Osage.

Intermediates: Madeline Brumm of Stacyville; Emma Klapperich, Mia Knudsen and Josie Popp of Osage.

Seniors: Kyle Jakel, Julianna Sauve and Hannah Sauve of Osage.

Bareback: Intermediates: Kourtney Chambers, Elizabeth Jenkins and Emma Klapperich of Osage; Deven Steele of St. Ansgar.

Seniors: Kyle Jakel and Hannah Sauve of Osage.

Trail: Juniors: Madison Brown of Osage; MaryAnn Fox of Elma.

Intermediates: Kourtney Chambers, Gracie Halbach, Mia Knudsen and Ally Mullenbach of Osage; Madisen Fangman of New Hampton.

The Performance Classes were judged by Emily Orvella of Decorah.

Pole Bending: Juniors: Ashlynn Brock and Elizabeth Jenkins of Osage; Madisen Fangman of New Hampton.

Intermediates: Molly Jenkins, Emma Klapperich, Mia Knudsen, Sydney Midlang, Ally Mullenbach and Josie Popp of Osage; Madisen Fangman of New Hampton; Deven Steele of St. Ansgar.

Seniors: Kirsten Jakel, Tatum Midlang and Hannah Sauve of Osage; Kit See HORSES, C23

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Emmi Taets, Overall Champion Hog, Champion Market Barrow, Senior Champion Showman.

Maci Juenger, Champion Derby Barrow (Live).

Niklas Smith, Champion Derby Gilt Kylie Juenger, Champion Pen of Three.

(Scanned Data), Champion Commercial Gilt.

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Addy Witt, Champion Derby Gilt (Live), Reserve Champion Overall Hog.

Dylan Aschenbrenner, Champion Derby Barrow (Scanned Data), Reserve Champion Derby Barrow (Live).

Erin Miller, Champion Market Gilt.

Sam Juenger, Reserve Champion Derby Barrow (Scanned), Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman.

Emmi Taets shows grand champion hog OSAGE — Twenty-four 4-H and FFA members entered 97 market hogs in the 2015 Mitchell County Junior Swine show.

Entries in the carcass division 24 Derby Barrows and 18 Derby Gilts.

The official placings were made by judge Sheldon Johnson, Jackson, Minn.

Major emphasis of the educational event was on production information provided by the average daily gain of the exhibitor’s entry. The results of the judging are as follows: Overall Champion Hog – Emmi Taets, Osage Champion Derby Barrow (Live) – Maci Juenger, Stacyville Champion Derby Gilt (Live) – Addy Witt, Osage

Champion Derby Barrow (Scanned Data) – Dylan Aschenbrenner, Osage Champion Derby Gilt (Scanned Data) – Niklas Smith, Osage Champion Commercial Gilt – Niklas Smith Champion Pen of Three – Kylie Juenger, Stacyville Champion Market Gilt – Erin Miller, Osage Champion Market Barrow – Emmi Taets Reserve Champion Overall Hog – Addy Witt Reserve Champion Derby Gilt (Live) – Niklas Smith Reserve Champion Derby Barrow (Live) – Dylan Aschenbrenner Reserve Champion Derby Gilt

(Scanned) – Connor Mehmen, Osage Reserve Champion Derby Barrow (Scanned) – Sam Juenger, Stacyville Reserve Champion Market Gilt – Niklas Smith Reserve Champion Market Barrow – Erin Miller Res. Champion Pen of Three – Dylan Aschenbrenner The market hog and pen of market hogs championship trophies were provided by the Mitchell County Bankers.

Reserve Champion trophies were provided by Northern Country Co-op and Worth County Vet Service. Derby Champion trophies were provided by Northern Country Co-op and Mitchell County Pork Producers.

Showmanship winners were:

Senior Champion – Emmi Taets Res. Senior Champion – Kylie Juenger Intermediate Champion Showman – Garrett Meitner, Osage Res. Champion Intermediate Showman – Sam Juenger Junior Champion – Desmund Taets, Orchard Res. Junior Champion – Claudia Aschenbrenner, Osage Senior Champion Showmanship trophy was provided by Farmers Mutual Ins. Assn.

Intermediate Champion Showmanship trophy was provided by S & S Locker and the Junior Champion Showmanship trophy was provided by Osage Veterinary Clinic, P.C.

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Smith shows Champion Derby Gilt Niklas Smith, Reserve Champion Market Gilt.

Erin Miller, Reserve Champion Market Barrow.

Dylan Aschenbrenner, Reserve Champion Pen of Three.

Niklas Smith, Reserve Champion Derby Gilt (Live).

Garrett Meitner, Intermediate Champion Showman.

Desmund Taets, Junior Champion Showman.

Kylie Juenger, Reserve Senior Champion Showman.

Claudia Aschenbrenner, Reserve Junior Champion Showman.

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OSAGE — Niklas Smith, Osage, exhibited the Champion Derby Gilt on scanned data at the Mitchell County Junior Show.

The placing was based upon “lean gain per day” determined by carcass cutout data.

There were a total of 18 gilts entered in the 2015 Derby Gilt Show.

Ultrasound was used to measure carcass characteristics.

Niklas Smith’s champion gilt had an average daily gain (ADG) of 2.17 lbs. per day of feed and scanned a backfat thickness (BFT) of .79 inches, loin muscle area (LMA) of 9.47 square inches, and a Lean Gain/Day (LGD) of 0.9652 pounds.

Addy Witt, Osage, showed the Champion Derby Gilt Live.

The Champion Derby Gilt trophies were given by Northern Country Co-op.

Connor Mehmen, Osage, exhibited the Reserve Champion Derby Gilt on scanned data.

Niklas Smith, Osage, showed the Reserve Champion Derby Gilt Live.

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We salute ALL the exhibitors and winners at the fair.

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Dairy trophies awarded at the County Fair OSAGE — Fourteen exhibitors brought 17 dairy heifers and dairy goats to the Mitchell County Fair. The Dairy Show was judged by Scott Ellinghuysen of Altura, Minn.

Aaron Gerdts, St. Ansgar, received a purple ribbon for the Champion three-year-old Holstein. The Champion trophy was provided by Praire State/ Select Sires.

Cassie Braun, Aaron Gerdts, Erik Gerdts, all of St. Ansgar; Caleb Brumm, Madeline Brumm, Nathan Brumm, Devan Hackenmiller, Josh Krebsbach, all of Stacyville; Noah Michels and Rayven Young of Osage, received blue ribbons.

Champion Senior Dairy Showman was Madeline Brumm. Josh Krebsbach was Reserve Champion Senior Dairy Showman.

Champion Junior Dairy Showman was Rayven Young. Cassie Braun was Reserve Champion Junior Dairy Showman.

The Champion Showman trophy was provided by Carlson Wholesale and Meitner Dairy.

Champion Goat Showman was Garrison Gerdts, Osage and Reserve Champion Showman was Chloe Goodale, Osage.

Garrison Gerdts exhibited the Champion Dairy Goat. The Champion Dairy Goat trophy was provided by the Osage Co-op Elevator.

In addition, Garrison Gerdts, Chloe Goodale, Osage; Alexia Retterath, Makayla Retterath, Stacyville, received a blue ribbon.

Chloe Goodale, Reserve Champion Goat Showman.

Cassie Braun, Reserve Champion Junior Dairy Showman.

Josh Krebsbach, Reserve Champion Senior Showman.

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Aaron Gerdts, Grand Champion Dairy.

Madeline Brumm, Champion Senior Dairy Showman.

Mitchell County is proud of its youth all year long, but especially at fair time.

Congratulations to all the winners and exhibitors —young and old alike.

Rayven Young, Champion Junior Dairy Showman.

Garrison Gerdts, Champion Dairy Goat; he was also named Champion Goat Showman.

We Congratulate and Thank all those who took part in the MITCHELL COUNTY FAIR. Keep up the good work!

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4-H Leadership League members are recognized OSAGE — The 2014-2015 Mitchell County 4-H Leadership League was recognized on Friday, July 31, at the Mitchell County Fair.

The purpose of the group is to meet throughout the year to plan intermediate 4-H activities for members in seventh and eighth grade and work on leadership skills, along with having fun.

Returning members of the

Leadership League include, Nolan Byrnes, Makayla Eagen, Rhett Ham, Bethany Meier, Josiah Meier, Mitch Meyerhofer, Makayla Mostek and Erica Nasstrom.

New members of the 4-H Leadership League that were inducted on Friday were Lauren Bork of St. Ansgar; Ryan Adams, Hannah Koch, Andrew Thyer of Osage; and Tori Kulow of Stacyville.

JIM CROSS, Of The Press-News

2015-16 Mitchell County Leadership League members.

HORSES From C19

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This 4-Her gets ready for her performance during the games jduging.

Krebsbach of Stacyville.

Keyhole: Intermediates: Madeline Brumm of Stacyville; Elizabeth Jenkins, Ally Mullenbach and Josie Popp of Osage; Deven Steele and Noelle Steele of St. Ansgar.

Seniors: Hannah Sauve of Osage.

Jumping Figure 8: Intermediates: Madeline Brumm of Stacyville; Madisen Fangman of New Hampton; Gracie Halbach and Ally Mullenbach of Osage.

Seniors: Kirsten Jakel, Tatum Midlang and Julianna Sauve of Osage; Kit Krebsbach of Stacyville.

Barrel Racing: Intermediates: Madeline Brumm of Stacyville; Kourtney Chambers, Gracie Halbach, Elizabeth Jenkins, Molly Jenkins, Mia Knudsen, Sydney Midlang and Josie Popp of Osage; Deven Steele of St. Ansgar.

Seniors: Kit Krebsbach of Stacyville; Tatum Midlang and Hannah Sauve of Osage.

Flag Race: Intermediates: Kourtney Chambers of Osage; Noelle Steele of St. Ansgar.

Seniors: Kyle Jakel and Hannah Sauve of Osage; Hanna Zuehl.

Stake Race: Intermediates: Madeline Brumm of

Stacyville; Kourtney Chambers, Gracie Halbach, Elizabeth Jenkins, Molly Jenkins, Emma Klapperich, Mia Knudsen and Sydney Midlang of Osage; Deven Steele of St. Ansgar.

Seniors: Kirsten Jakel, Kyle Jakel and Tatum Midlang of Osage; Kit Krebsbach of Stacyville; Hanna Zuehl of St. Ansgar.

Egg & Spoon: Juniors: Mary Ann Fox of Elma.

Intermediates: Ashlynn Brock, Kourtney Chambers, Gracie Halbach, Elizabeth Jenkins, Molly Jenkins, Emma Klapperich, Mia Knudsen, Ally Mullenbach and Josie Popp of Osage; Deven Steele and Noelle Steele of St. Ansgar; Madisen Fangman of New Hampton.

Seniors: Kirsten Jakel, Kyle Jakel and Hannah Sauve of Osage; Kit Krebsbach of Stacyville; Hanna Zuehl of St. Ansgar.

Musical Chairs: Juniors: Mary Ann Fox of Elma.

Intermediates: Ashlynn Brock, Madeline Brumm, Kourtney Chambers, Elizabeth Jenkins, Molly Jenkins, Mia Knudsen, Sydney Midlang, Ally Mullenbach and Josie Popp of Osage; Madisen Fangman of New Hampton; Deven Steele.

Seniors: Kirsten Jakel, Kyle Jakel, Hannah Sauve and Julianna Sauve of Osage; Hanna Zuehl of St. Ansgar.