2015hancockcofair

Hancock County District Fair 2015

EYE ON THE PRIZE A SUPPLEMENT TO THE

AUGUST 5, 2015

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LEFT: West Hancock FFA student Michael Dau leans his horse to make a turn during the barrel race on July 23.

ALLISON ULLMANN PHOTOS, Britt News Tribune

ABOVE: A large group of boys chase after the greased pigs on July 26. RIGHT: Hays Drake, 2, of Britt smiles as he comes out of the hay bale tunnel at the Hancock County Farm Bureau Ag Learning Center on July 24.

Evan Leerar cleans his bucket bottle calf on July 23.

Great job at the 2015 Hancock County District Fair to all the participants and board members

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BUCKET BOTTLE SHOW RESULTS

4-H Bucket Bottle Show BUCKET/BOTTLE CLASS 1 Grand Champion: Madison Branstad, District; Reserve Champion: Kaylee Nolte-Elcon Indians.

Ribbon Winners: Luke DeWaard,

blue; Mathew Francis, blue; Morgan Francis, blue.

BUCKET/BOTTLE CLASS 2 Grand Champion: Emily Ryerson, Britt Broncos; Reserve Champion: Marissa Eekhoff.

Kids show their calves.

RAE YOST PHOTOS, Britt News Tribune

Cameron Fox waits for his turn at the bucket bottle calf show.

Weston Drake answers a question during the bucket bottle calf show.

Congratulations to all the participants of the 2015 Hancock County District Fair

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Thanks to the fair board for the great work!

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BEEF SHOW RESULTS COW CALF PAIR Grand Champion: Amanda Schroeder, Elcon Indians; Reserve Champion: Trevor Kluver, Elcon Indians.

Ribbon Winners: Cody Kent, blue; Amanda Schroeder, two blue; Trevor Schuver, blue.

BREEDING HEIFER Grand Champion: Grace Greiman, Elcon Indians; Reserve Champion: Kylie Anderson, Elcon Indians.

Champion County Bred

Breeding Heifer: Grace Greiman, Elcon Indians.

RIBBON WINNERS Angus Breeding Heifers: Shelby Greiman, purple; Grace Greiman, purple.

Chi Breeding Heifers: Rachel Weaver, blue; Megan Moklestad, blue.

Hereford Breeding Heifers: Trevor Kluver, purple.

Limousin Breeding Heifers: Madison Branstad, blue.

Limm-Flex Breeding

Heifers: Kylie Anderson, purple.

Red Angus Breeding Heifers: Nicole Burgardt, blue.

Shorthorn Breeding Heifers: Jordan Schroeder, blue.

Simmental Breeding Heifers: Madison Branstad, blue.

Cross Bred Breeding Heifers: Megan Moklestad, blue; Shad Wooge, blue; Lexi Smidt, blue.

Allison Ullmann photos; results continued on next page

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Patrick Terhark

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Rachel Hejlik gets her steer ready for the July 24 beef show.

Beef results (continued from page 4) COMMERCIAL MARKET ANIMAL Champion: Jamie Hejlik, Concord Challengers; Reserve Champion: Megan Moklestad, District.

Ribbon Winners: Sydney Burgardt, blue; Whitney Burgardt, blue; Trista Olsen, two blue; Tanya Olsen, two blue; Whitney Burgardt, blue; Megan Moklestad, blue; Rachel Olsen, blue; Jamie Hejlik, blue.

MARKET HEIFER Grand Champion: Shad Wooge, District; Reserve Champion: Jadyn Wooge, District.

Ribbon Winners: Nicole Burgardt, blue; Shad Wooge,

blue; Jadyn Wooge, blue; Ryan Faught, blue.

MARKET ANIMAL Grand Champion: Grace Tusha, Orthel Jolly Workers; Reserve Champion: Nathan Nedved, Elcon Indians.

Champion County Bred Market Animal: Jamie Hejlik.

Ribbon Winners: Grace Tusha, two purple; Nicole Burgardt, blue; Megan Moklestad, purple; Nathan Nedved, purple; Shelby Greiman, blue; Keagen Buchda, blue; Patrick Terhark, blue.

Top Rate of Gain: 1st, Jamie Hejlik, Concord Challengers; 2nd, Keagen Buchda, Elcon

Sydney, left, and Whitney Burgardt Indians; 3rd, Tanya Olsen, District; 4th, Trista Olsen, District; 5th, Shelby Greiman, Elcon Indians.

Advanced/District Showmanship Winner: Rachel Weaver, Elcon Indians.

Senior Showmanship Winner: Trevor Kluver, Elcon Indians.

Junior Showmanship Winner: Shelby Greiman, Elcon Indians.

4-H Bull Calf: Karlee Young,

blue.

Pre 4-H Feeder Heifers: Garett Cash, blue; Gretta Gouge, blue; Landon Spieker, blue.

Pre 4-H Feeder Steers: Jacob Greiman, blue.

Pre 4-H Prospect Steers: Joshua Hejlik, blue.

MARKET PEN OF THREE Champion: Tanya Olsen, District; Reserve Champion: Trista Olsen, District.

Congratulations to All 4-H & FFA Members on A Job Well Done!

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RABBIT SHOW RESULTS

Jackson, two blue; Dillon Mai, blue; Corrina King, blue; Liliana Hill, red.

FANCY BREED SENIOR DOE Grand Champion: Maya Jackson, District; Reserve Champion: Ryan Fink, Britt Broncos.

Ribbon Winners: Ryan Fink, purple; Quinn Harle, blue; Jade Oberhelman, blue; Maya Jackson, purple, blue; Thane Jackson, two blue.

INDIVIDUAL MEAT RABBIT Grand Champion: Sydney Zamago, Britt Broncos; Reserve Champion: Derek Oberhelman, Britt Broncos.

Ribbon Winners: Caeden Harle, two blue; Quinn Harle, blue, red; Derek Oberhelman, purple, red; Sydney Zamago, purple, red.

MEAT PEN Grand Champion: Derek Oberhelman, Britt Broncos; Reserve Champion: Quinn Harle, Britt Broncos.

Ribbon Winners: Caeden Harle, blue; Quinn Harle, purple; Derek Oberhelman, purple, red; Sydney Zamago, red.

JUNIOR MEAT BREEDING DOE Grand Champion: Quinn Harle, Britt Broncos; Reserve Champion: Derek Oberhelman.

JUNIOR MEAT BREEDING BUCK Grand Champion: Derek Oberhelman, Britt Broncos; Reserve Champion:

FANCY BREED JUNIOR BUCK Grand Champion: Dillon Mai, District; Reserve Champion: Ryan Fink, Britt Broncos.

Ribbon Winners: Ryan Fink, purple; Maya Jackson, blue; Thane Jackson, blue; Dillon Mai, purple, blue.

Ladonna Schaeffer weighs a rabbit for Caeden Harle.

Matthew Barickman, Concord Challengers.

MEAT BREEDING DOE Grand Champion: Sydney Zamago, Britt Broncos; Reserve Champion: Matthew Barickman, Concord Challengers.

Ribbon Winners: Liliana

Hill, red; Ethan Hill, blue, red; Derek Oberhelman, blue; Sydney Zamago, purple; Matthew Barickman, purple.

MEAT BREEDING BUCK Grand Champion: Caeden Harle, Britt Broncos; Reserve Champion: Derek Oberhelman, Britt Broncos.

Ribbon Winners: Caeden Harle, purple; Ethan Hill, blue; Derek Oberhelman, purple.

MEAT RABBIT Overall Grand Champion: Sydney Zamago, Britt Broncos; Overall Reserve Champion: Sydney Zamago, Britt Broncos.

FANCY BREED SENIOR BUCK Grand Champion: Jade Oberhelman, Britt Broncos; Reserve Champion: Jade Oberhelman, Britt Broncos.

Ribbon Winners: Kacie Eliason, blue, red; Ryan Fink, blue; Ethan Hill, red; Jade Oberhelman, two purple; Rachael Hanson, blue; Maya Jackson, blue; Thane

FANCY JUNIOR DOE Grand Champion: Maya Jackson, District; Reserve Champion: Thane Jackson, District.

Ribbon Winners: Ryan Fink, blue; Jade Oberhelman, blue; Maya Jackson, purple, red; Thane Jackson, purple, blue; Dillon Mai, blue.

FANCY RABBIT Overall Grand Champion: Jade Oberhelman, Britt Broncos; Overall Reserve Champion: Maya Jackson, District.

Rae Yost photos; rabbit results continued on next page

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Rabbit results

(continued from page 6) COSTUME CLASS Grand Champion: Rachael Hanson, Concord Challengers; Reserve Champion: Ryan Fink, Britt Broncos.

Junior Showmanship Winner: Ryan Fink, Britt Broncos.

Senior Showmanship Winner: Matthew Barickman, Concord Challengers.

Advanced Showmanship Winner: Derek Oberhelman, Britt Broncos.

Caeden Harle

Corrina King

Ethan Hill

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Jade Oberhelman

Quinn Harle

Ryan Fink

Kacie Eliason

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We would like to thank all the members of the Fair Board for their hard work and long hours worked to make our 2015 Fair successful!

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LAMB, SHEEP SHOW RESULTS COMMERCIAL EWE LAMB Overall Grand Champion: Carly Main, District; Reserve Champion: Rebekah Larson, Iowa River FFA. Ribbon Winners: Ethan Hill, blue; Colton Main, purple; Blake Miller, purple, blue; Carly Main, purple; Rebekah Larson, two blue.

blue; Monica Loeschen, blue; Kaylee Hudspeth, blue; Dillan Daliege, blue; Alex Schleuger, purple.

LIGHT WEIGHT MARKET LAMB Champion: Blake Miller, District; Reserve Champion: Blake Miller, District.

Ribbon Winners: Kaylee Hudspeth, blue; Faith Hammer, blue; Ethan Hill, blue; Rebekah Larson, blue; Blake Miller, two purple.

COUNTY MARKET LAMB Overall Grand Champion: Alex Schleuger, WH FFA; Reserve Champion: Rebekah MIDDLE WEIGHT MARKET LAMB Larson.

Champion: Colton Main, Ribbon Winners: Rebekah Larson, purple; Faith Hammer, District; Reserve Champion: Allison Ullmann photos; more sheep results on next page

ABOVE: From left, West Hancock FFA students Dillan Daliege, Alex Schleuger, Kaylee Hudspeth, Faith Hammer and Monica Loeschen show sheep during the July 23 show.

LEFT: From left, West Hancock FFA students Faith Hammer, Monica Loeschen, Kaylee Hudspeth, Alex Schleuger and Dillan Daliege.

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Lamb/Sheep results (continued from page 8)

Carly Main, District.

Ribbon Winners: Colton Main, purple; Faith Hammer, blue; Dillan Daliege, blue; Blake Miller, purple; Carly Main, purple; Rebekah Larson, blue; Monica Loeschen, blue.

HEAVY WEIGHT MARKET LAMB Champion: Carly Main, District; Reserve Champion: Monica Loeschen, WH FFA. Ribbon Winners: Carly Main, purple; Dillan Daliege, blue; Alex Schleuger, blue; Monica Loeschen, purple.

Grand Champion Market Lamb: Carly Main, District; Reserve Champion: Colton Main, District.

Champion Rate of Gain: 1st, Rebekah Larson, Iowa River FFA; 2nd, Ethan Hill, Britt Broncos; 3rd, Alex Schleuger, WH FFA; 4th, Blake Miller, District; 5th, Dillan Daliege, WH FFA; 6th, Dillan Daliege, WH FFA. Junior Showmanship Winner: Colton Main, District.

Senior Showmanship Winner: Blake Miller.

Expert/District Showmanship Winner: Carly Main, District.

ABOVE: Alex Schleuger BELOW: Kaylee Hudspeth ABOVE: Faith Hammer LEFT: Dillan Daliege

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DAIRY SHOW RESULTS

GOAT SHOW RESULTS

DAIRY/HEIFER/COW Grand Champion: Maya Jackson, District; Reserve Champion: Thane Jackson, District.

Junior Yearling Heifer: Thane Jackson, blue.

Aged Cow: Maya Jackson, blue.

FANCY GOATS Ribbon Winners: Reece Smith, purple; Jade Pringnitz, purple; Joe Pringnitz, blue; Jace Pringnitz, blue; Reece Smith, blue.

BREEDING MEAT GOAT DOES, YEARLING Ribbon Winners: Anastasia Nannenga, purple; Reece Smith, purple.

POULTRY SHOW RESULTS

BREEDING MEAT GOAT DOES CLASS 1: Alek Goll, purple; Reece Smith, purple; Joe Pringnitz, blue; Erik Goll, blue.

CLASS 2: Jacob Meier, purple; Cody Kent, purple; Matthew Barickman, blue; Amanda Schroeder, red.

CLASS 3: Sarah Nordskog, purple; Caitlin Fjeld, red.

BREEDING MEAT GOAT MALE Ribbon Winners: Anastastia Nannenga, purple; Erik Goll, blue.

BREEDING GOAT Overall Grand Champion : Anastastia Nannenga, Iowa River FFA; Overall Reserve Champion: Sarah Nordskog, District.

MARKET MEAT GOAT Overall Grand Champion: Halle Johnson, District; Overall Reserve Champion: Jade Pringnitz, Concord Challengers.

CLASS 1: Luke Johnson, purple; Halle

DAIRY GOAT Grand Champion: Thane Jackson, District; Reserve Champion: Maya Jackson, District.

Ribbon Winners: Maya Jackson, blue; Thane Jackson, blue; Chloe Frank, blue; Jayden Frank, blue.

ALLISON ULLMANN PHOTOS, Britt News Tribune

Reese Smith, left, and Anastasia Nannenga have their meat goats judged during the July 23 show.

Johnson, purple; Colton Main, purple; Jace Pringnitz, purple; Madelyn Krutsinger, blue; Isaiah Monson, blue.

CLASS 2: Jade Pringnitz, purple; Cody Kent, purple; Jacob Meier, purple; Cole Finch, blue; Amanda Schroeder, two blue.

Senior Showmanship Winner: Jace Pringnitz.

Junior Showmanship Winner: Reese Smith.

Expert Showmanship Winner: Jace Pringnitz.

RIGHT: Jacob Meier

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GRAND CHAMPIONS AND RESERVE CHAMPIONS Overall Grand Champion: Derek Oberhelman, Britt Broncos; Overall Reserve Champion: Jade Pringnitz, Concord Challengers.

Jr./Intermediate Poultry Record Competition: Grand Champion, Derek Oberhelman, Britt Broncos; Reserve Champion, Jade Oberhelman, Britt Boncos.

Senior Poultry Record Competition: Grand Champion, Jade Pringnitz, Concord

Challengers.

RIBBON WINNERS Jr./Intermediate Poultry Record Competition: Jace Pringnitz, Concord Challengers, blue; Joe Pringnitz, Concord Challengers, blue; Keagen Buchda, Elcon Indians, blue; Derek Oberhelman, Britt Broncos, purple; Jade Oberhelman, Britt Broncos, purple.

Senior Poultry Record Competition: Jade Pringnitz, Concord Challengers, purple.

CLOTHING EVENT RESULTS FASHION REVUE: Abby Wirtjes, blue and Outsanding Intermediate, Clay County Fair; Emily VanDusseldorp, blue.

CLOTHING SELECTION: Anna Wirtjes, blue and Clay County Fair; Elise Wirtjes, super blue; Abby Wirtjes, blue; Rachael Hanson, blue. $15 CHALLENGE: Abby

Wirtjes, blue; Elise Wirtjes, super blue and Clay County Fair Alternate; Joe Pringnitz, blue and Outstanding Junior, Clay County Fair; Jace Pringnitz, blue and Outstanding Intermediate, Clay County Fair; Emily VanDusseldorp, blue; Rachael Hanson, blue.

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DOG OBEDIENCE RESULTS

OPEN PET SHOW RESULTS

OBEDIENCE Grand Champion: Eric Luppen, Concord Challengers; Reserve Champion: Ethan Luppen, Concord Challengers.

CHAMPIONS Grand Champion: Hayden Hadacek with “Dixie” the dog; Reserve Champion: Dacotah Kehoe with rabbits “Ode and Elsa.”

SHOWMANSHIP Champion: Alexis Reinking; Reserve Champion: Madison Eisenman.

RIBBON WINNERS Pre-Novice A: Eric Luppen, purple; Pre-Novice B: Ethan Luppen, purple; Novice B: Madison Eisenman, blue.

Eric Luppen

Alexis Reinking

Ethan Luppen

Madison Eisenman

Alexis Reinking leads her dog, Baxter, around the ring during the July 24 dog show.

ALLISON ULLMANN PHOTOS, Britt News Tribune

Madison Eisenmen tells Tiara to halt during the dog show on July 24.

Congratulations

to all exhibitors on a job well done at the Hancock County District Fair!

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OTHER EXHIBITORS Dogs: Claire with “Molly,” Keagan with “Bailey,” Jenna with “Roxie,” Kollin with “Allie,” Rylan with “Charlie,” Collan with “Prime.”

Small Pets: Grace with “Oreo” the rabbit, Amelia with “Enzo” the cat, Hannah with “Reeces” the guinea pig.

Large Pets: Daniella with “Molly” the horse, Emma with “Boomer” the horse, Reagan with “Mandy” the donkey, Reagan with “Smokie” the horse.

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STATE FAIR, ALTERNATE SUPER BLUE RESULTS SELECTED FOR STATE FAIR Child Development: Lauren Wirtz, educational word game.

Personal Development: Maddie Graham, truffles for Haiti poster; Brielle Smeby, sewing for babies poster.

Ag & Natural Resources: Jacob Hlavacek, paper logs poster; Jade Pringnitz, avian flu poster.

Photography: Cassie

Engstler, Kylie Anderson, Nicole Lampe.

Visual Arts: Patrick Terhark, framed pastel painting; Lauren Wirtz, gem tree; Emma Chizek, barn quilt; Keifer Carlson, portrait/drawing.

Home Improvement: Leah Christ, refinished patio furniture; Mara Anderson, refinished vanity; Leah Christ, photo lamp shades; Paige

Kudej, alphabet art; Rachel Hejlik, crate table.

Science, Engineering & Technology: Cassie Engstler, wooden swing; Dalton Hawe, console table; Joe Pringnitz, fishing rod holder; Derek Oberhelman, welded dragonfly; Jade Oberhelman, welded cobra; Rachel Hejlik, pallet swing.

Clothing, Sewing & Needle

Arts: Nicole Burgardt, learning to long arm; Lauren Wirtz, stick horse; Anna Wirtjes, reading pillow; Abby Wirtjes, teal romper.

Food & Nutrition: Abby Wirtjes, oatmeal buns; Paige Roberts, rohlicky; Rachel Hejlik, miracle brownies; Jace Pringnitz, strawberry rhubarb jam; Katey Tegtmeyer, granola bars.

STATE FAIR ALTERNATES Consumer Management & Health: Emma Chizek, soft drink facts poster; Keifer Carlson, dog treat comparison poster.

Ag & Natural Resources: Joe Pringnitz, parts of a chicken; Jace Pringnitz, how to exhibit poultry.

Photography: Katey Tegtmeyer.

Visual Arts: Shelby Greiman, wooden Christmas tree display; Katey Tegtmeyer, scratch art panda.

Home Improvement: Ethan Hill, cat scratching post; Lauren Wirtz, toilet paper holder.

Science, Engineering & Rae Yost photos; more results on next page

RAE YOST, Britt News Tribune

State Fair Winners: from left, Emma Chizek, Nicole Burgardt, Katey Tegtmeyer, Rachel Hejlik, Anna Wirtjes, Jade Oberhelman, Paige Kudej, Jade Pringnitz, Paige Roberts, Patrick Terhark, Brielle Smeby, Maddie Graham, Abby Wirtjes, Joe Pringnitz, Kylie Anderson. Not pictured: Cassie Engstler, Jacob Hlavacek, Lauren Wirtz, Keifer Carlson, Leah Christ, Nicole Lampe, Mara Anderson, Dalton Hawe.

Congratulations

to all participants of the Hancock Co. District Fair Thank you to all the Fair Board members

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SHARE THE FUN RESULTS

State Fair results

(continued from page 12) Technology: Nicole Lampe, pallet seat; Luke Hansen, cat tower; Derek Oberhelman, Minecraft lamp.

Clothing, Sewing & Needle Arts: Nicole Burgardt, glitter applique on shirt; Nicole Burgardt, purchased outfit.

Food & Nutrition: Rachel Hejlik, oatmeal bread; Rachel Weaver, chocolate chip cookies; Anna Chizek, cake batter cinnamon rolls.

SUPER BLUE (KIDS TOO YOUNG TO ADVANCE TO STATE FAIR) Emily VanDusseldorp, chocolate chip muffins; Kallie Atwell, pumpkin bread; Emily VanDusseldorp, purple dress, sewing project; Caitlyn Bjoraker, cherry blossoming tree painting; Aleah Brown, pair of tree photographs; Maddie Bruggeman, giant Adirondack chair.

CONSIDERED FOR STATE Alexis Wirtz, ceramic painted mug; Jade Oberhelman, pallet “Oberhelman” sign; Matt Stephensmeier, comparison of using cream of tartar vs. not using cream of tarter; Whitney Burgardt, picture coated letters (“WB”) décor; Jade Pringnitz, vinyl-coated metal “Pringnitz” sign; Rachel Weaver, picture of power line pole; Nicole Burgardt, picture of trees/swamp; Marissa

SHARE THE FUN State Fair Winners: Abby Wirtjes, Orthel Jolly Workers, piano; Anna Wirtjes, Orthel Jolly Workers, piano; Patrick Terhark, Britt Broncos, guitar; Lauren Wirtz, Orthel Jolly Workers.

State Fair Alternate: Camden Lau, Concord Challengers, color guard routine.

Clay County Fair Winner: Jenna Pringnitz and Emma Goll, Concord Challengers, pom-pom dance.

The State Fair Alternates: from left, Emma Chizek, Katey Tegtmeyer, Nicole Burgardt, Derek Oberhelman, Rachel Hejlik, Shelby Greiman, Rachel Weaver, Brielle Smeby, Joe Pringnitz. Not pictured: Keifer Carlson, Jace Pringnitz, Ethan Hill, Lauren Wirtz, Nicole Lampe, Luke Hansen, Anna Chizek.

ALLISON ULLMANN, Britt News Tribune

Eekhoff, picture of sunset; Kenadie Lau, peanut butter chocolate chip cookies; Luke DeWaard, chocolate chip cookies; Mara Anderson, banana bread; Brielle Smeby, zucchini bread; Rachel Hejlik, kolaches; Leah Christ, horseshoe art; Emma Chizek, chocolate pecan pie; Hannah Wellik, framed “H” cutout; Nicole Burgardt, blueberry pie; Jace Pringnitz, protein bites; Sydney Burgardt, photo of cattle; Whitney Burgardt, photo of Bible; Anna Chizek, photo of Michigan lake.

From left, education presentation winners Jade Pringnitz, Joe Pringnitz, Jace Pringnitz, Marissa Eekhoff, Paige Roberts.

EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATION RESULTS EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS State Fair Winners: Jace Pringnitz, Jade Pringnitz, Joe Pringnitz, Marissa Eekhoff.

Clay County Fair Winner: Paige Roberts.

The Super Blue winners: from left, Aleah Brown, Emily VanDusseldorp, Kallie Atwell. Not pictured: Caitlyn Bjoraker, Maddie Bruggeman.

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2015 LITTLE MISS HANCOCK CO. FAIR PRINCESS CANDIDATES

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Princess: Elise Wirtjes, daughter of Greg and Kristi Wirtjes.

Runner up: Jenna Pringnitz, daughter of Jerry and Karrie Pringnitz.

Other contestants: Jenna Johnson, daughter of Paige and Jake Johnson; Megan Kumsher, daughter of Greg and Jennifer Kumsher; Danielle Nelson, daughter of Dan and Jennifer Nelson; Eva Tjarks, daughter of Marlin and Dee Tjarks.

Emma Chizek of Britt and Elise Wirtjes of Forest City were crowned the 2015 Hancock County District Fair Queen and Princess on July 22.

QUEEN RESULTS

Queen: Emma Chizek, Britt.

Runner up: Rachel Weaver, Garner.

Other contestants: Dakota Acheson, Garner; Taylor Beachy, Britt.

ALLISON ULLMANN PHOTOS, Britt News Tribune

Princess contestants, from left, Megan Kumsher, Eva Tjarks, princess Elise Wirtjes, first runner-up Jenna Pringnitz, Jenna Johnson and Danielle Nelson.

Thank you to all who participated and helped make the Hancock County District Fair a great success!

Contestants, from left, Dakota Acheson, first runner-up Rachel Weaver, queen Emma Chizek and Taylor Beachy.

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OPEN TEXTILE & CRAFT SHOW RESULTS

OPEN CLASS LOOK

Overall Champion: Bev Reitema, Kanawha, appliquéd quilt; Reserve Champion: Dusty Gerkeand, Forest City, photo.

Top Exhibitor, Junior Division: Anna Wirtjes, Forest City, painting using stamps.

Honors: Dave Mitchell, Britt, refurbished articles.

Top of the Class, Woodworking: Willis Davison, Garner.

Ribbon Winners: Mary Joyce Haverly, purple, embroidery; Sis Greiman, pencil drawing.

Top of the Class, Quilt Division: Janice Tegtmeyer, Britt; Brenda Hansen, Britt; Darlene Hanson, Kanawha; Judy Sonius, Britt.

RIGHT: Rita Furst sews in the Sew Along project in the open textiles building at the Hancock County District Fair. Sewers make quilt blocks that are assembled into a quilt sold at a raffle.

The money raised is used for improvements in the open class exhibit building.

RAE YOST, Britt News Tribune

UGLIEST CAKE CONTEST RESULTS

JAY BROOKS HAY HAULING EXTRAVAGANZA RESULTS

ADULT DIVISION: 1st Place, Roger Schmidt, pickles and stuff; 2nd Place, Deb Schmidt, Nerds and Twizzlers.

YOUTH DIVISION: 1st Place, Rylan Barnes, meat and beans; 2nd Place, Evan Leerar, happy face.

Women’s results, time 1st place, T3 team, 4:27.16; 2nd place, Farm Girls, 5:27.42.

Men’s results, time 1st place, Cook Brothers, 5:30.34; 2nd place, McNeese Titan Pro, 6:02.64; 3rd place, Hay Hoses, 6:03.57.

Congratulations

RAE YOST, Britt News Tribune

Joan and Rick Birkenholtz of Kanawha look over items in the open class exhibit building. Rick Birkenholtz had several entries including the ink drawing with the blue ribbon in the foreground.

to all the participants of the Hancock Co. District Fair.

Thanks to the Fair board for all their great work.

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SWINE SHOW RESULTS DERBY PEN Grand Champion: Sadie Oulman, Elcon Indians; Reserve Champion: Riley Hiscocks, Britt Broncos.

Ribbon Winners: Sadie Oulman, purple; Ryan Kumsher, blue; Holden Oulman, blue; Frank Chloe, blue; Dalton Konz, purple; Haley Suby, blue; Josh Chizek, blue; Logan Brown, blue; Nick Lemmon, blue; Maddie Graham, blue; Jacob Hlavacek, Riley Hiscocks watches the judge as she shows her swine. purple; Riley Hiscocks, purple.

DERBY GILT Grand Champion: Dalton Konz, Elcon Indians; Reserve Champion: Riley Hiscocks, Britt Broncos.

Ribbon Winners: Rhett Eisenman, blue; Frank Jayden, blue; Holden Oulman, blue; Sadie Oulman, purple; Dalton Konz, purple; Michaela Grant, blue; Michael Dau, blue; Nick Lemmon, purple; Haley Suby, blue; Braden Boehnke, blue; Sydney Burgardt, blue; Colton Francis, purple; Kolby Goepel, blue; Clayton Brown, blue;

Logan Brown, purple, blue; Maddie Graham, two blue; Jacob Hlavacek, purple; Zach Suby, purple; Gabby Bell, blue; Riley Hiscocks, purple; Clayton Brown, blue; Nick Lemmon, blue; Brody Boehnke, Mathew Francis, blue; Jeromie Holland, blue; Alex Schleuger, blue.

DERBY BARROW Grand Champion: Dalton Konz, Elcon Indians; Reserve Champion: Andrew Dornbier, Concord Challengers.

Ribbon Winners: Madison Eisenman, two purple; Chase

Eisenman, two blue; Sadie Oulman, two purple; Crystal Peterson, blue; Holden Oulman, purple, blue; Michael Dau, blue; Ryan Kumsher, blue; Alex Schleuger, blue; Gabby Bell, purple; Chloe Frank, blue; Andrew Dornbier, two purple; Dalton Konz, two purple, blue; Sydney Burgardt, blue; Josh Chizek, purple; Kolby Goepel, blue; Michaela Grant, blue; Nick Lemmon, blue; Mathew Francis, blue; Riley Hiscocks, two purple; Tyler Kumsher, blue; Jacob Hlavacek, blue; Maddie

Kelly, blue; Clay Johnson, purple; Tucker Barickman, purple; Tyler Kumsher, blue; Jayden Frank, blue; Madison Eisenman, purple; Grant Clark, blue; Brielle Smeby, blue; Emma Goll, blue; Zach Suby, purple; Brock Abele, purple; Tanya Olsen, blue; Trista Olsen, blue; Colton Bruce, blue.

Exhibitors show pigs.

Graham, blue; Ryan Kumsher, blue; Chloe Frank, blue; Zach Suby, purple; Colton Francis, blue; Jeromie Holland, blue.

BREEDING GILT Grand Champion: Luke Johnson, District; Reserve Champion: Halle Johnson, District.

Ribbon Winners: Jace Pringnitz, purple; Josh Chizek, blue; Chase Eisenman, two blue; Joe Pringnitz, blue; Alek Goll, two blue; Haley Suby, blue; Grant Clark, blue; Andrew Dornbier, purple; Reece Smith, blue; Andrew Baumgard, purple; Madison Eisenman, purple, blue; Bruce Colton, blue; Zach Suby, blue; Sydney Zamago,

blue; Matthew Barickman, blue; Halle Johnson, purple; Brielle Smeby, purple; Megan Moklestad, blue; Tucker Barickman, purple; Natalee Dippel, blue; Andrew Dornbier, purple; Luke Johnson, purple, Tanya Olsen, blue.

MARKET PEN Grand Champion: Madison Eisenman, Britt Broncos; Reserve Champion: Tucker Barickman,-Concord Challengers.

Ribbon Winners: Holden Oulman, blue; Caleb Renner, blue; Rhett Eisenman, purple; Reece Smith, blue; Natalee Dippel, blue; Chase Eisenman, blue; Joe Pringnitz, blue; Cole

MARKET GILT Grand Champion: Halle Johnson, District; Reserve Champion: Luke Johnson, District.

Ribbon Winners: Andrew Dornbier, purple; Chloe Frank, two blue; Reece Smith, blue; Colton Bruce, two blue; Cole Kelly, two blue; Caleb Renner, purple, blue; Natalee Dippel, two blue; Andrew Furst, blue; Holden Oulman, blue; Jade Pringnitz, purple, blue; Andrew Baumgard, blue; Kennedy Kelly, purple; Grant Clark, purple; Josh Chizek, blue; Rhett Eisenman, two blue; Sydney Zamago, purple, blue; Joe Pringnitz, two blue; Chase Eisenman, blue; Dalton Konz, purple; Nathan Nedved, purple; Brielle Smeby, blue; Maddie Graham, blue; Luke Johnson, purple; Erik Goll, blue; Megan Moklestad, purple; Ben Furst, Rae Yost photos; more results on next page

Congratulations to all the winners!

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Alex Schleuger

Chase Eisenman

Crystal Peterson

Gabby Bell

Kolby Goepel

Logan Brown

Mathew Francis

Kennedy Kelly

Swine results

MARKET BARROW Grand Champion: Jade Pringnitz, Concord Challengers; Reserve blue; Brody Boehnke, blue; Champion: Brielle Smeby, Matthew Barickman, blue; Ryan Kumsher, blue; Madison Elcon Indians.

Ribbon Winners: Erik Goll, Eisenman, blue; Emma two purple; Holden Oulman, Goll, purple; Alek Goll, blue; purple, blue; Brody Boehnke, Jayden Frank, blue; Haley two blue; Brielle Smeby, Suby, blue; Dakota Rossiter, purple, blue; Kennedy Kelly, blue; Halle Johnson, purple.

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two blue; Rhett Eisenman, blue; Nathan Nedved, two purple; Reece Smith, blue; Cole Kelly, two blue; Dalton Konz, blue; Andrew Furst, purple, blue; Tucker Barickman, purple, blue; Ben Furst, two blue; Riley Hiscocks, two blue; Joe Pringnitz, purple; Jayden Frank, two blue; Haley Suby, blue; Natalee Dippel,

purple, blue; Halle Johnson, blue; Matthew Barickman, blue; Andrew Dornbier, purple, blue; Alek Goll, two purple; Caleb Renner, two blue; Luke Johnson, two purple; Tanya Olsen, two blue; Tyler Kumsher, two blue; Chase Eisenman, blue; Colton Bruce, blue; Clay Johnson, blue; Maddie Graham, blue;

Jade Pringnitz, purple, blue; Emma Goll, two blue; Megan Moklestad, blue; Grant Clark, two blue; Jace Pringnitz, purple; Brock Abele, two blue; Zach Suby, two blue; Andrew Baumgard, two purple; Trista Olsen, two blue; Crystal Peterson, blue.

Overall Grand Champion Swine: Jade Pringnitz,

Concord Challengers.

Reserve Overall Champion Swine: Halle Johnson, District.

Senior Showmanship: Brielle Smeby, Elcon Indians.

Junior Showmanship: Dalton Konz, Elcon Indians.

Expert Showmanship: Andrew Dornbier, Concord Challengers.

More swine photos on next page

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Swine results (continued from page 17)

Jacob Hlavacek

Jeromie Holland

Michaela Grant

Cole Kelly

Sydney Burgardt

Dakota Rossiter

Madison Eisenman

Michael Dau

Nick Lemmon

Riley Hiscocks

Sydney Zamago

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HORSE GAMES, SHOW RESULTS High Point Junior Performance: Bretta Carolus, Elcon Indians.

High Point Senior Performance: Leah Christ, Orthel Jolly Workers.

All Around Junior County Exhibitor: Colton Bruce, Elcon Indians.

All Around Senior County Exhibitor: Sarah Weaver, Elcon Indians.

Junior Showmanship: Emma Kudej, Orthel Jolly Workers.

Senior Showmanship: Alexis Wirtz, Orthel Jolly Workers.

Jacob Hlavacek

ABOVE LEFT: Michaela Grant. ABOVE RIGHT: Justin Ausborn

JUNIOR/SENIOR EGG AND SPOON Ribbon Winners: Justin Ausborn, blue; Jacob Hlavacek, blue; Molly Dhondt, blue; Emma Frohling, blue; Maya Jackson, blue; Colton Bruce, blue; Bretta Carolus, blue; Kaylee Nolte, blue; Sarah Weaver, blue; Dakota Acheson, purple; Caitlyn Bjoraker, blue; Leah Christ, blue; Emma Kudej, blue; Alexis Wirtz, blue; Michael Dau, blue; Jeromie Holland, blue.

Ausborn, Emma Kudej.

Acheson, Caitlyn Bjoraker, Leah Christ, Alexis Wirtz, Jeromie Holland, Emma Kudej, SENIOR POLE BENDING Purple: Sarah Weaver; Blue: Red: Lauren Wirtz.

Molly Dhondt, Michael Dau, Michaela Grant, Leah Christ, JUNIOR/SENIOR STAKE RACE Ausborn, and Michael Dau; JUNIOR BARREL RACING Dakota Acheson, Jeromie Purple: Sarah Weaver, Blue: Michaela Grant, Jacob Purple: Colton Bruce; Blue: Holland, Alexis Wirtz.

Colton Bruce; Blue: Caitlyn Hlavacek, Emma Frohling, Jacob Hlavacek, Emma Bjoraker, Justin Ausborn, Dakota Acheson, Caitlyn Frohling, Bretta Carolus, JUNIOR/SENIOR JUMPING Maya Jackson, Michael Dau, Kaylee Nolte, Caitlyn Bjoraker; Bjoraker, Leah Christ, Alexis FIGURE 8 Molly Dhondt, Kaylee Nolte, Wirtz, Jeromie Holland; Red: Red: Justin Ausborn, Lauren Purple: Justin Ausborn, Jeromie Holland, Bretta Molly Dhondt, Colton Bruce, Wirtz.

Colton Bruce, Sarah Weaver, Carolus, Michaela Grant, Bretta Carolus, Kaylee Nolte, Jacob Hlavacek, Alexis Wirtz, Leah Christ, Jeromie Holland, JUNIOR/SENIOR BREAK THE GAIT SENIOR BARREL RACING Emma Kudej, Lauren Wirtz.

Leah Christ, Dakota Acheson, Dakota Acheson; Blue: Jacob Purple: Sarah Weaver; Blue: Purple: Sarah Weaver; Blue: Hlavacek, Molly Dhondt, Emma Kudej.

Justin Ausborn, Molly Dhondt, Michael Dau, Michaela Grant, JUNIOR/SENIOR KEYHOLE Caitlyn Bjoraker.

Emma Frohline, Maya Jackson, Molly Dhondt, Dakota Acheson, Purple: Sarah Weaver, Colton JUNIOR POLE BENDING Colton Bruce, Bretta Carolus, Bruce, Michael Dau, Justin Leah Christ, Alexis Wirtz, COSTUME CLASS Blue: Emma Frohling; Red: Kaylee Nolte, Dakota Acheson, Jeromie Holland.

Ausborn; Blue: Michaela Colton Bruce, Jacob Hlavacek, Purple: Emma Kudej, Justin Caitlyn Bjoraker, Leah Christ, Grant, Jacob Hlavacek, Molly Lauren Wirtz, Caitlyn Bjoraker, Ausborn, Dakota Acheson, Alexis Wirtz, Lauren Wirtz, JUNIOR/SENIOR FLAG RACE Dhondt, Emma Frohling, Bretta Bretta Carolus, Justin Caitlyn Bjoraker.

Michael Dau, Jeromie Holland. Purple: Sarah Weaver, Justin Carolus, Kaylee Nolte, Dakota

SUNDAY HORSE SHOW RESULTS Pony Suckling Colt: Justin Ausborn, purple.

PONY — MARES OVER TWO YEARS OLD Blue: Thane Jackson, Justin Ausborn; Red: Lauren Wirtz, Jeromie Holland.

PONY — GELDING OVER TWO YEARS OLD Blue: Colton Bruce.

HALTER PONY Grand and Reserve Champion: Justin Ausborn, Britt Broncos.

Allison Ullmann photos; more horse results on next page

Congratulations to all fair participants for a great job at the fair! A special THANKS to all the Fair Board members for their continued hard work to make a great fair for our kids.

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Horse results

(continued from page 19) LIGHT HORSE — MARES OVER TWO YEARS OLD Purple: Dakota Acheson; Blue: Alexis Wirtz, Maya Jackson, Leah Christ; Red: Michael Dau. LIGHT HORSE — GELDING OVER TWO YEARS OLD Purple: Michael Dau; Blue: Emma Frohling, Colton Bruce; Red: Bretta Carolus, Caitlyn Bjoraker; White: Sarah Weaver.

LIGHT HALTER HORSE Grand Champion: Michael Dau, WH FFA; Reserve Champion: Dakota Acheson, Iowa River FFA. LIGHT HORSE/PONY JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP Red: Emma Kudej; White: Emma Frohling, Colton Bruce, Caitlyn Bjoraker, Justin Ausborn.

LIGHT HORSE/PONY SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP Red: Alexis Wirtz; White: Lauren Wirtz, Dakota Acheson, Jeromie Holland,

Michael Dau. LIGHT HORSE/ PONY ADVANCED SHOWMANSHIP Blue: Bretta Carolus, Leah Christ, Sarah Weaver.

JUNIOR/SENIOR ENGLISH PLEASURE Red: Sarah Weaver, Leah Christ, Maya Jackson.

JUNIOR/SENIOR HORSE DRIVING Purple: Thane Jackson; Red: Colton Bruce.

WALK TROT Purple: Emma Frohling, Colton Bruce; Blue: Justin Ausborn, Caitlyn Bjoraker, Jeromie Holland, Michael Dau; Red: Michaela Grant, Kaylee Nolte; White: Lauren Wirtz.

JUNIOR WESTERN PLEASURE Blue: Colton Bruce; Red: Bretta Carolus, Justin Ausborn, Jacob Hlavacek; White: Lauren Wirtz.

SENIOR WESTERN PLEASURE Blue: Leah Christ;

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Red: Sarah Weaver, Michael Dau, Jeromie Holland, Dakota Acheson, Alexis Wirtz.

JUNIOR WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP Purple: Emma Frohling; Blue: Bretta Carolus; Red: Colton Bruce; White: Justin Ausborn, Lauren Wirtz.

SENIOR WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP Blue: Sarah Weaver; Red: Dakota Acheson, Leah Christ; White: Alexis Wirtz, Michael Dau, Jeromie Holland.

JUNIOR AND SENIOR REINING Blue: Sarah Weaver, Bretta Carolus, Leah Christ; Red: Colton Bruce; White: Emma Frohling, Justin Ausborn.

LEFT: Michael Dau. ABOVE: Colton Bruce

JUNIOR TRAIL Red: Bretta Carolus, Justin Ausborn; White: Caitlyn Bjoraker, Colton Bruce, Kaylee Nolte, Emma Frohling.

SENIOR TRAIL Blue: Leah Christ; Red: Dakota Acheson, Sarah Weaver.

ABOVE: Leah Christ. RIGHT: Jeromie Holland

CONGRATULATIONS

to all participants at the

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