Hancock County District Fair 2014
AUG. 13, 2014 A supplement to the
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Jacob Hlavacek (below) gets his steer Chief ready for the beef show. ALLISON ULLMANN, Britt News Tribune
From left, Thad Josten and Steve Jaas of the Hancock County Cattlemen’s Association grill steak on July 25 at the Hancock County District Fair. RAE YOST, Britt News Tribune
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Steve Heston of Britt, left, and Alex Lau of Garner compete in the hot wing eating contest on July 27.
ALLISON ULLMANN, Britt News Tribune
Becca Hejlik jumps on the back of a pig during the July 27 grease pig contest.
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POULTRY SHOW GRAND AND RESERVE CHAMPIONS GRAND CHAMPIONS AND RESERVE CHAMPIONS • Grand Champion Production Pullets-Leah Christ, Reserve Grand Champion Production Pullets-Jade Oberhelman • Grand Champion Market Poultry-Jack Bertilson, Reserve Grand Champion Market Poultry-Tucker Barickman • Grand Champion Miscellaneous MarketAmanda Schroeder, Reserve Champion Miscellaneous Market-Reese Smith • Grand Champion Standard Fancy Breeding-Katelyn Cink, Reserve Grand
Champion Standard Fancy Breeding-Katelyn Cink • Grand Champion Miscellaneous Large Fancy-Jace Pringnitz, Reserve Champion Miscellaneous Large Fancy- Colton Bruce • Grand Champion Small Fancy BreedingMadelyn Cink, Reserve Grand Champion Small Fancy Breeding-Madelyn Cink • Overall Grand Champion Fancy-Katelyn Cink, Overall Reserve Grand Champion FancyMadelyn Cink • Junior Showmanship-Jace Pringnitz,
Senior Showmanship-Madelyn Cink, Advanced Ethan Luppen-2 blues; Jack Bertilson 1 blue; Andrew Dornbier-1 blue; Kim Dornbier-1 blue; Showmanship- Leah Christ Michael Eekhoff-1 blue; Michaela Grant-1 blue; RIBBON WINNERS Eric Luppen-1 blue; Nathan Nedved-1 blue; Colton Bruce-3 blues, 2 reds; Alek Goll-1 Derek Neuberger-1 blue; Lucas Rayhons-3 blue, 1 red; Erik Goll-2 blue; Reece Smith-3 blues; Caleb Renner-1 blue; Dakota Rossiter-1 blues; Matt Barickman-4 blues, 1 red; Leah blue; Brielle Smeby-1 blue; Mark Wellik-1 blue; Christ-5 blues; Jade Oberhelman-5 blues; Natalee Dippel-1 blue; Amanda Schroeder-3 Jade Pringnitz-7 blues, 2 red; Joe Pringnitz-5 blues; Katelyn Cink-2 blues; Ethan Hill-3 blues, blues, 1 red; Jace Pringnitz-7 blues; Ben 3 reds; Michael Delzer-2 blues; Madelyn Cink-2 Litterer-3 blues; Gabby Bell-1 blue; Colton blues; Joe Pringnitz-1 red; Quinn Harle-1 blue; Francis-2 blues; Tucker Barickman-3 blues; Sydney Zamago-1 blue
Jack Bertilson was named grand champion of the market poultry division.
Tucker Barickman was named reserve champion in the market poultry division.
Jade Oberhelman was named reserve grand champion in the production pullets division.
Leah Christ was named grand champion in the production pullets division.
PHOTOS BY SAM JEFSON, Britt News Tribune. More photos of poultry winners on page 4
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Poultry results (continued from page 3)
Reece Smith was named reserve champion in the miscellaneous market division.
Amanda Schroeder was named grand champion in the miscellaneous market division.
Tucker Barickman was named overall reserve champion in the market division.
Jack Bertilson was named overall grand champion in the market division.
The grand champion and reserve champion in the standard fancy breeding division was Katelyn Cink.
Jace Pringnitz was named grand champion in the miscellaneous large fancy division.
Colton Bruce was named reserve champion in the miscellaneous large fancy breeding division.
Madelyn Cink was the champion and reserve champion of the small fancy breeding division.
Katelyn Cink was the overall grand champion in the fancy division.
The overall reserve champion in the fancy division was Madelyn Cink.
Congratulations to all the participants of the 2014 Hancock County District Fair
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SWINE SHOW CHAMPIONS CHAMPIONS AND RESERVE CHAMPIONS • Grand Champion Derby Pen: Chase Eisenman, Britt Broncos; Reserve Grand Champion, Holden Oulman, Elcon Indians. • Grand Champion Derby Gilt: Chase Eisenman, Britt Broncos; Reserve Grand Champion, Jake Oulman, Elcon Indians. • Grand Champion Derby Barrow: Chase Eisenman, Britt Broncos; Reserve Grand Champion, Haley Suby, IA River FFA. • Grand Champion Market Pen: Sadie Oulman, Elcon Indians; Reserve Grand Champion Halle Johnson, District. • Grand Champion Market Gilt: Halle Johnson, District; Kiersten Jass, IA River FFA; • Grand Champion Market Barrow: Kim
Dornbier, Concord Challengers; Reserve Grand Champion, Jake Pringnitz, IA River FFA. • Overall Grand Champion Market Swine: Halle Johnson, District. Overall Serve Grand Champion Market Pig, Kim Dornbier, Concord Challengers. • Senior Showmanship, Andrew Dornbier, Concord Challengers, Junior Showmanship, Brielle Smeby and Expert Showmanship, Jake Pringnitz. RIBBON WINNERS • Derby Pens: Joe Pringnitz, blue, Chase Eisenman, purple, Jace Pringnitz, blue, Holden Oulman, purple, Sadie Oulman, blue, Gabby Bell, blue.
• Derby Individual Gilts: Jade Pringnitz, two blues, Jace Pringnitz, blue, Joe Pringnitz, two blues, Sadie Oulman, purple, blue, Haley Suby, blue, Chase Eisenman, purple, Holden Oulman, purple. • Derby Individual Barrow: Joe Pringnitz, blue, Jayden Frank, purple, Nathan Nedved, two blues, Gabby Bell, two purples, Chase Eisenman, two purples, Jake Pringnitz, blue, Madison Graham, blue, Holden Oulman, purple, blue, Jace Pringnitz, two blues, Reece Smith, Blue, Haley Suby, purple, Brody Boehnke, blue, Jade Pringnitz, blue. • Market Pen: Sadie Oulman, purple, Natalee Dippel, blue, Matt Barickman, blue, Madison Graham, blue, Ryan Kumsher, purple,
Michael Eekhoff, blue, Alek Goll, purple, Brody Boehnke, blue, Jayden Frank, blue, Haley Suby, blue, Colton Bruce, blue, Cole Kelly, purple, Tucker Barickman, blue, Logan Brown, purple, Kiersten Jass, purple, Jake Pringnitz, purple, Bailey Eisenman, blue, Zach Suby, blue, Jack Bertilson, blue, Tanya Olsen, blue, Tyler Kumsher, blue, Madison Eisenman, blue. • Market Gilt: Chase Eisenman, two blues, Andrew Furst, blue, Jamie Hejlik, blue, Brody Boehnke, blue, Ben Furst, purple, Natalee Dippel, two purples, Andrew Dornbier, blue, Taylor Beachy, blue, Reece Smith, blue, Jace Pringnitz, purple, Madison Graham, blue, Jayden Frank, blue, Matt Barickman, two blues, Andrew Furst, purple, Colton Bruce, blue,
PHOTOS BY SAM JEFSON, Britt News Tribune. A continued list of swine winners and more photos on page 6
Chase Eisenman was named grand champion in the derby gilt division.
Holden Oulman was named reserve grand champion for the derby pen division.
Chase Eisenman was named grand champion in the derby pen division.
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Swine results (continued from page 5) Dakota Rossiter, blue, Kiersten Jass, purple, Cole Kelly, purple, Brielle Smeby, purple, Bailey Eisenman, blue, Alek Goll, purple, blue, Michael Eekhoff, blue, Erik Goll, two purples, Halle Johnson, purple, Tanya Olsen, blue, Ryan Kumsher, purple, Tyler Kumsher, blue, Zach Suby, two blues, Jack Bertilson, blue, Tanya Olsen, blue, Tyler Kumsher, blue, Madison Eisenman, blue. • Market Barrow: Ben Furst, blue, Mark Wellik, blue, Andrew Dornbier, twp purple, Jayden Frank, blue, Nathan Nedved, purple, blue, Alek Goll, purple, blue, Halle Johnson, blue, Sadie Oulman, purple, blue, Madison Graham, two blues, Erik Goll, two blues, Natalee Dippel, two purples, Ryan Kumsher, blue, Matt Barickman, blue, Danica Voortman, blue, Brody Boehnke, blue, Cole Kelly, purple, Colton Bruce, blue, Ryan Kumsher, blue, Logan Brown, two blues, Faith Hammer, blue, Reece Smith, blue, Taylor Beachy, blue, Tucker Barickman, purple, blue, Jack Bertilson, blue, Dakota Rossiter, blue, Brielle Smeby, two purples, Brody Boehnke, blue, Ben Baumgard, blue, Haley Suby, purple, Taylor Beachy, blue, Jayden Frank, blue, Madison Eisenman, purple, Rachel Francis, red, Luke Josten, blue, Michael Eekhoff, blue, Rachel Francis, blue, Luke Josten, blue, Bailey Eisenman, three purples, blue, Kim Dornbier, two purples, Luke Johnson, blue, Chase Eisenman, blue, Zach Suby, two blues, Andrew Baumgard, purple, blue, Kennedy Kelly, purple, Colton Bruce, blue, Kiersten Jass, purple, Kennedy Kelly, blue, Tanya Olsen, two blues, Tyler Kumsher, two blues, Jeromie Holland, two blues, Colton Francis, two blues, Madison Eisenman, blue.
Sadie Oulman was named reserve grand champion in the derby gilt division.
Chase Eisenman was named grand champion in the derby barrow division.
Haley Suby was named reserve grand champion in the derby barrow division.
Cole Kelly was named grand champion in the market pen division.
Sadie Oulman was named reserve grand champion in the market pen division.
Halle Johnson was named grand champion in the market gilt division.
Congratulations to all the participants at the 2014 Hancock County District Fair!
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Swine results (continued from page 6)
Kiersten Jass was named reserve grand champion in the market gilt division.
Kim Dornbier was named grand champion in the market barrow division.
Jake Pringnitz was named reserve grand champion in the market barrow division.
Halle Johnson was named overall grand champion in the market swine division.
Kim Dornbier was named overall reserve grand champion in the market pig division.
Andrew Dornbier was named grand champion in the senior showmanship division.
Brielle Smeby was named champion in the junior showmanship division.
Jake Pringnitz was named champion in the expert showmanship division.
Congratulations
to all participants of the Hancock Co. District Fair Thank you to all the Fair Board members
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MISC. RESULTS • Clothing Event Judging Results — Lauren Wirtz- Blue and Outstanding Junior, Abigail WirtjesBlue, Anna Wirtjes-Blue, Abigail Wirtjes-Blue and Outstanding Junior, Tyler Kumsher-Blue and Outstanding Intermediate, Ryan Kumsher-Blue, Rachael Hanson-Blue, Rachael Hanson-Blue and Outstanding Intermediate
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SHEEP & GOAT CHAMPIONS • Overall Grand Champion Ewe Lamb — Carly Main- District. Reserve Champion, Clayton Miller District • Overall Grand Champion County Market Lamb — Taylor Beachy, WH FFA, Reserve Champion, Nicole Burgardt, WH FFA • Champion and Reserve Campion Light Weight Market Lamb - Mark
Wellik, Britt Broncos, Reserve Champion, Blake Miller, District • Champion Middle Weight Market Lamb, Blake Miller, District, Reserve Champion, Hunter Meinders, District • Champion Heavy Weight Market Lamb and Reserve Champion, Carly Main • Grand Champion Market Lamb
and Reserve Champion — Carly Main, District • Champion Rate of Gain — Clayton Miller, District, Reserve Champion — Nicole Burgardt, WH FFA • Senior Showmanship — Blake Miller, District, Junior — Hunter Meinders, District, Expert — Carly Main, District
SHEEP RIBBON WINNERS • Nicole Burgardt- three blues; Taylor Beachy- blue; Clayton Millertwo purple, blue; Ethan Hill- three blues; Blake Miller- three purples, blue; Carly Main- four purple, blue; Hunter Meinders- three purples, blue; Faith Hammer-two blues; Kaylee Hudspeth- two blues; Mark
PHOTOS BY ALLISON ULLMANN, Britt News Tribune. A continued list of sheep and goat winners and more photos on page 9
• State Fair Working Winners — Brielle Smeby, Elcon Indians and Rachael Hanson, Concord Challengers. State Fair Alternate — Alexis Wirtz, Orthel Jolly Workers. Clay County Fair Winner — Lauren Wirtz — Orthel Jolly Workers. • Open Pet Show - Grand Champion, Jenna Pringnitz; Reserve Grand Champion, Danielle Nelson. Other exhibitors, Isabel Stromer, Kollin Hanson, MaKenna Rayhons, Grace Ostercamp and Emma Schmidt. • 4-H Cat Show - Grand Champion, Katey Tegtmeyer; Reserve Grand Champion, MaKenna Rayhons.
Carly Main was named the grand champion in the commercial ewe lamb division.
Clayton Miller was named the reserve champion in the commercial ewe lamb division.
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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Sheep & Goat results (continued from page 8) Wellik- purple, two blue; Monica Loeschen- three blues; Taylor Glawe- three blues; Taylor Beachy- blue HANCOCK COUNTY DISTRICT FAIR GOAT SHOW 2014 • Overall Grand Champion Breeding Goat - Anastasia Nannenga-IA River FFA, Overall Reserve Champion Breeding Goat — Joe Pringnitz-Concord Challengers • Overall Grand Champion Meat Goat — Jade PringnitzConcord Challengers, Overall Reserve Champion Meat Goat — Jack Bertilson-IA River FFA • Senior Showmanship Winner - Anastasia Nannenga-IA River FFA, Junior Showmanship Winner - Jace PringnitzConcord Challengers, Expert Showmanship Winner -Anastasia Nannenga-IA River FFA RIBBON WINNERS • Jace Pringnitz- three blues; Jade Pringnitz- four blues; Joe Pringnitz- purple, two blues; Reece Smith- purple, blue; Erik Goll-three blues; Anatasia Nannenga- purple; Jack Bertilson- blue
Taylor Beachy was named the overall grand champion for her county market lamb.
Nicole Burgardt was named the overall reserve champion for her county market lamb.
Mark Wellik was named the grand champion in the light weight market lamb division.
Blake Miller, right, was named the reserve champion in the light weight market lamb division. Clayton Miller showed Blake’s lamb.
Hunter Meinders was named the reserve champion in the middle weight market lamb division.
Blake Miller poses with his grand champion middle weight market lamb.
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Sheep & Goat results (continued from page 9)
From left, junior, senior and expert showmanship champions Hunter Meinders, Blake Miller and Carly Main pose for a photo after the sheep show. Carly Main was named the reserve champion in the heavy weight market lamb division. Photos by Allison ullmann, Britt News Tribune. More photos on page 11
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Hancock County Fair Sheep, Goat Results • Overall Grand Champion Ewe Lamb — Carly Main- District. Reserve Champion, Clayton Miller District • Overall Grand Champion County Market Lamb — Taylor Beachy, WH FFA, Reserve Champion, Nicole Burgardt, WH FFA • Champion and Reserve Campion Light Weight Market Lamb — Blake Miller, District • Champion Middle Weight Market Lamb, Blake Miller, District, Hunter Meinders, District • Champion Heavy Weight Market Lamb and Reserve Champion, Carly Main • Grand Champion Market Lamb and Reserve Champion — Carly Main, District • Champion Rate of Gain — Clayton Miller, District, Reserve Champion — Nicole Burgardt, WH FFA • Senior Showmanship — Blake Miller, District, Junior — Hunter Meinders, District, Expert — Carly Main, District
Hancock County District Fair Goat Show 2014 • Overall Grand Champion Breeding Goat Anatasia Nannenga-IA River FFA, Overall Reserve Champion Breeding Goat — Joe Pringnitz-Concord Challengers • Overall Grand Champion Meat Goat — Jade Pringnitz-Concord Challengers, Overall Reserve Champion Meat Goat — Jack Bertilson-IA River FFA • Senior Showmanship Winner - Anatasia Nannenga-IA River FFA, Junior Showmanship Winner - Jace Pringnitz-Concord Challengers, Expert Showmanship Winner -Anatasia Nannenga-IA River FFA Ribbon Winners • Jace Pringnitz- three blues; Jade Pringnitz- four blues; Joe Pringnitz- purple, two blues; Reece Smithpurple, blue; Erik Goll-three blues; Anatasia Nannengapurple; Jack Bertilson- blue
Sheep Ribbon Winners • Nicole Burgardt- three blues; Taylor Beachy- blue; Clayton Miller- two purple, blue; Ethan Hill- three blues; Blake Miller- three purples, blue; Carly Main- four purple, blue; Hunter Meinder- three purples, blue; Faith Hammer-two blues; Kaylee Hudspeth- two blues; Mark Wellik- purple, two blue; Monica Leeschen- three blues; Taylor Glawe- three blues; Taylor Beachy- blue
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Sheep & Goat results (continued from page 10) Left, Clayton Miller was named the champion for rate of gain. Below, Carly Main was named the grand champion in the heavy weight market lamb division. Main was also named the overall grand champion for her market lamb.
Britt Broncos member Mark Wellik gets his sheep set during the July 24 morning show.
Judge Tim Naig talks to Britt Broncos member Ethan Hill during the July 24 sheep show.
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BEEF AND DAIRY SHOW RESULTS • Grand Champion Cow Calf Pair — Trevor Kluver-Elcon Indians, Reserve Champion Cow Calf Pair - Amanda Schroeder-Elcon Indians • Hereford Breeding Heifer Champion - Trevor Kluver-Elcon Indians, Hereford Breeding Heifer Reserve Champion Amanda Schroeder-Elcon Indians • Grand Champion Breeding Heifer -Megan Molklestad-District, Reserve Champion Breeding Heifer - Shelby Greiman-Elcon Indians • Champion County Bred Breeding Heifer - Kylie Anderson-Elcon Indians • Champion Commercial Market Animal - Tanya Olsen-District, Reserve Champion Commercial Market Animal — Hannah Wellik-Elcon Indians • Grand Champion Marker Heifer Shad Wooge-District, Reserve Grand Champion Market Heifer -Rachel Weaver-Elcon Indians • Champion County Bred Animal — Hannah Wellik-Elcon Indians • Grand Champion Market Animal -Grace Tusha-Orthel Jolly Workers, Reserve Champion Market Animal -Maddie Tusha-Orthel Jolly Workers Top 5 Rate of Gain • 1. Tanya Olsen-District • 2. Tanya Olsen-District • 3. Maddie Tusha-Orthel Jolly Workers • 4. Jacob Hejlik-Britt Broncos • 5. Eric Faught-District
Trevor Kluver, back, was named the grand champion for his cow calf pair. Rachel Weaver helped Kluver show the pair.
Shelby Greiman was named the reserve champion in the breeding heifer division.
Amanda Schroeder was named the reserve champion for her cow calf pair.
Kylie Anderson was named the grand champion for her county bred breeding heifer. Her sister Mara helps hold her trophy.
Photos by Allison ullmann, Britt News Tribune. A continued list of beef and dairy winners and more photos on page 13
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Beef and dairy results (continued from page 12) Ribbon Winners • Trevor Kluver-two blues; Amanda Schroederthree blues, Megan Moklestad- two blues; Kylie Anderson-blue; Rachel Weaver-two blue; Ryan Faught- two blue; Whitney Burgardt-two blues; Nicole Burgardt — two blues; Patrick Terharktwo blues; Hannah Wellik-two blues; Jacob Hlavacek- blue; Jacob Hejllik-three blues; Nathan Nedved- two blues; Tanya Olsen-three blues; McKenna Rayhons- blue; Lucas Rayhons- blue; Shad Wooge-two blues; Grace Tusha — blue; Maddie Tusha- blue; Eric Faught- blue; Shelby Greiman- blue; Lexi Smithblue; Gretta Gouge- blue; Karlee Young- blue; Joshua Hejlik- blue; Keagan Buchda- blue Dairy Show Winners • Grand Champion Heifer • Anna Wirtjes-Orthel Jolly Workers • Reserve Champion Heifer • Abigail Wirtjes • Showmanship Winner • Anna Wirtjes-Orthel Jolly Workers
Megan Moklestad was named the grand champion in the breeding heifer division.
Tanya Olsen was named the grand champion in the commercial market animal division.
Hannah Wellik was named the reserve champion in the commercial market animal division.
Hannah Wellik was named the grand champion for her county bred market steer.
Shad Wooge was named the grand champion in the market heifer division.
Rachel Weaver was named the reserve champion in the market heifer division.
Photos by Allison ullmann, Britt News Tribune. More photos on page 14
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Beef and dairy results (continued from page 13)
Grace Tusha poses with her overall grand champion market animal.
Tanya Olsen had the top two rate of gains during the beef show.
Maddie Tusha poses with her overall reserve grand champion market animal.
From left, junior and senior showmanship champions Kylie Anderson and Rachel Weaver pose for a photo after the beef show.
Abigail Wirtjes was named the reserve champion in the yearling heifers division.
Anna Wirtjes was named the grand champion in the yearling heifer division. Wirtjes was also named the showmanship champion.
Tanya Olsen and Shad Wooge were named the grand and reserve champions, respectively, for their pen of three.
Left, Patrick Terhark walks his market steer out of the show ring. Right, Hancock County Fair Queen Rachel Francis, left, and Princess Emma Goll wait to hand out trophies and ribbons during the beef show. Abigail Wirtjes talks to judge Nate Ruby about her yearling heifer during the dairy show.
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HORSE & PONY CHAMPIONS HORSE SHOW RESULTS • High Point Junior Performance — Colton Bruce-Lego League • High Point Senior Performance - Leah Christ-Orthel Jolly Workers • District High Point Junior Performance -Colton Bruce- Lego League
• District High Point Senior Performance -Leah Christ-Orthel Jolly Workers • All Around Junior • Alexis Wirtz-Orthel Jolly Workers , All Around Senior -Sarah Weaver-Elcon Indians • Grand Champion Halter Pony -Colton Bruce-Lego League, Reserve Champion Halter
Pony - Justin Ausborn-Britt Broncos • Grand Champion Halter Horse -Colton Bruce-Lego League, Reserve Grand Champion Halter Horse - Leah Christ-Orthel Jolly Workers RIBBON WINNERS • Justin Ausborn-three blues, five reds;
Alexis Wirtz-five blues, red; Lauren Wirtzthree blues, three reds; Colton Bruce- six blues, two reds; Dakota Acheson-three blues, two reds; Leah Christ- five blues, one red; Emma Kudej — two blues, red; Sarah Weaver- four blue, three reds
PHOTOS BY ALLISON ULLMANN, Britt News Tribune. More photos on page 16
Colton Bruce was named the grand champion in the halter pony division. Justin Ausborn was named the reserve champion in the halter pony division for his suckling colt.
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Horse results (continued from page 15) Left, Leah Christ was named the reserve champion in the halter horse division. Right, Colton Bruce was named the grand champion in the halter horse division.
Alexis Wirtz, left, and Sarah Weaver were named the county and district high point junior and senior game winners.
Colton Bruce and Leah Christ were named the county and district high point junior and senior performance winners.
Alexis Wirtz, left, and Sarah Weaver were named the all around junior and senior, respectively.
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4-H DOG SHOW RESULTS
STATE FAIR QUALIFIERS RESULTS 2014 Static Exhibits Results
• Grand Champion Obedience — Kat Groom-Britt Broncos, Reserve Grand Champion — Madison Eisenman, Britt Broncos • Grand Champion Showmanship — Kat Groom-Britt Broncos, Reserve ChampionEthan Luppen, Concord Challengers RIBBON WINNERS • Alexis Reinking- blue; Ethan Luppenpurple; Luke Hansen- blue; Madison Eisenman- two blues; Kat Groom- two purples; Ty Gardner- blue
Ethan Luppen was the reserve champion in showmanship.
STATE FAIR EXHIBITS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY • Lucas Rayhons, Concord Challengers, Plant Stand • Dalton Hawe, Concord Challengers, End Table • Alek Goll, Concord Challengers, Vase • Abigail Wirtjes, Orthel Jolly Workers, Bean Bag Toss Game • Andrew Dornbier, Concord Challengers, Display Case SAM JEFSON, Britt News Tribune
AG AND NATURAL RESOURCES • Jacob Hlavacek, Britt Broncos, Fertilizer gone awry poster • Kyle Hansen, ICE LEGO League, Parasites poster CLOTHING, SEWING AND NEEDLE ARTS • Jade Oberhelman, Britt Broncos, sashay infinity scarf • Katey Tegtmeyer, Orthel Jolly Workers, Reversible apron • Nicole Burgardt, Orthel Jolly Workers, Crochet blanket
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Kat Groom won the championship in dog obedience and was the winner in showmanship.
Congratulations
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Madison Eisenman was the reserve champion in dog obedience.
PHOTOGRAPHY • Tyler Kumsher, Concord Challengers, Lake Sunset • Alyssa Tegtmeyer, Orthel Jolly Workers, Cathedral memory candles • Kiefer Carlson, Britt Broncos, Sandhill crane • Rachel Francis, Orthel Jolly Workers, Canoe by lake • Katey Tegtmeyer, Orthel Jolly Workers, Face of cat
The above students were selected as alternates for the state fair for SMA projects. FOOD AND NUTRITION • Rachel Hejlik, Britt Broncos, Strawberry-Rhubarb jam • Rachel Hejlik, Britt Broncos, Gluten Free coconut blueberry muffins • MaKenna Rayhons, Concord Challengers, Lemon Yogurt Cake • Gabby Bell, Britt Broncos, Cinnamon Rolls • Maddie Graham, Concord Challengers, Chocolate Chip truffles HOME IMPROVEMENT • Lauren Wirtz, Orthel Jolly Workers, Re-purposed shelf • Rachel Hejlik, Britt Broncos, Towel rack ladder • Cassie Engstler, Orthel Jolly Workers, Kids roll top desk • Keifer Carlson, Britt Bronocs, PVC pipe kids chair
VISUAL ARTS AND MUSIC • Patrick Terhark, Britt Broncos, Watercolor painting • Jade Oberhelman, Britt Broncos, Keyboard quote canvas • Brielle Smeby, Elcon Indians, Memory box CHILD DEVELOPMENT • Lauren Wirtz, Orthel Jolly Workers, Reagan’s word hockey PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT • Maddie Graham, Concord Challengers, Random Acts of Kindness Birthday • Keifer Carlson, Britt Broncos, Prayer Bears 4-H POSTERS • Brielle Smeby, Elcon Indians, Ticket to success
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State qualifiers (continued from page C17) SUPER BLUES (4TH GRADERS, NOT OLD ENOUGH TO ADVANCE TO STATE FAIR) • Shelby Greiman, Elcon Indians, Pallet Planter • Chloe Frank, Concord Challengers, Burlap Wreath • Chloe Frank, Concord Challengers, Poppy Seed Bread • Kylie Anderson, Elcon Indians, Car body graffiti photo • Kylie Anderson, Elcon Indians, Barn Painting • Paige Roberts, Concord Challengers, Pulley Dog Feeder • Paige Roberts, Concord Challengers, Chocolate Chip Cookies • Emma Kudej, Britt Afterschool Kids club, Fabric wreath • Paige Kudej, Orthel Jolly Workers, Pillowcase • Paige Kudej, Orthel Jolly Workers, Planter person • Paige Kudej, Orthel Jolly Workers, Binder doll house • Paige Kudej, Orthel Jolly Workers, Penny gazing ball • Anna Wirtjes, Orthel Jolly Workers, “Pretty in Pink” poster • Anna Wirtjes, Orthel Jolly Workers, Molasses cookies • Anna Wirtjes, Orthel Jolly Workers, Windchimes
State Alternates SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY • Cassie Engstler, Orthel Jolly Workers, Memory Box • Lucas Rayhons, Concord Challengers, Chicken Coop
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blues; Trevor Kluver-5 blues; Whitney Burgardt-6 blues; Rachel Weaver-4 blues; Hannah Wellik-2 blues, 1 red; Shelby Greiman-2 blues; Brielle Smeby-4 blues; Grace Greiman-2 blues; Kylie Anderson-3 blues
• MaKenna Rayhons, 4-H sign AG & NATURAL RESOURCES • Leah Christ, Orthel Jolly Workers, Equine Dentistry • Mitchel Steffensmeier, Garner Afterschool Kids club, Recycled Bird House CLOTHING • Rachel Weaver, Elcon Indians, Arm Knitting • Nicole Burgardt, Orthel Jolly Workers, Chevron PJs PHOTOGRAPHY • MaKenna Rayhons, Concord Challengers, • Alyssa Tegtmeyer, Orthel Jolly Workers, • Jade Oberhelman, Britt Broncos, FOOD AND NUTRITION • Jace Pringnitz, Concord Challengers, Caramel Rolls • Rachel Hejlik, Britt Broncos, Kolaches • Gabby Bell, Britt Broncos, Super Chunky Cookies PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT • Andrew Dornbier, Concord Challengers, Display Case CHILD DEVELOPMENT • Keifer Carlson, Britt Broncos, Tire Totter • Alexis Wirtz, Orthel Jolly Workers, Horse Alphabet HOME IMPROVEMENT • Nicole Burgardt, Orthel Jolly Workers, Spoon Mirror • Alexis Wirtz, Orthel Jolly Workers,
SAM JEFSON PHOTOS, Britt News Tribune
The above students were selected to the state fair through SMA Projects. Below, super blue winners for SMA projects. Photo Organizer VISUAL ARTS AND MUSIC • Keifer Carlson, Britt Broncos, Owl Drawing • Rachel Weaver, Elcon Indians, Rural scenery painting
Orthel Jolly Workers • Leah Christ-1 blue; Cassie Engstler-11 blues, 2 reds; Anna Wirtjes-4 blues; Abigail Wirtjes-6 blues; Nicole Burgardt-12 blues; Rachel Francis-6 blues; Alexis Wirtz-11 blues, 1 red; Lauren Wirtz-14 blues; Nicole Lampe-3 blues; Paige Kudej-6 blues; Sydney Burgardt-4 blues; Katey Tegtmeyer-5 blues, 1 red; Alyssa Tegtmeyer-5 blues, 1 red; Grace Tusha-1 blue; Emma Chizek-6 blues; Anna Chizek-4 blues, 3 reds; Amanda Chizek-5 blues, 1 red Iowa River FFA • Nathan Nedved-1 blue; Kiersten Jass-1 blue
Other Projects Clover Kids Britt Broncos • Keifer Carlson-9 blues, 1 red; Patrick Terhark-1 blue; Jacob Hlavacek-4 blues, 1 red; Jade Oberhelman-9 blues, 1 red; Derek Oberhelman-9 blues; Rachel Hejilk-6 blues; Ethan Hill-1 blue; Luke DeWaard-3 blues; Ryan Fink-3 blues; Gabby Bell-2 blues
West Hancock FFA • Taylor Glawe-4 blues, 1 red; Taylor Beachy-4 blues, 1 red
Frank-3 blues; Kayla Leerar-3 blues, 1 red; Paige Roberts-2 blues; Tyler Kumsher-3 blues; Andrew Britt ASK Dornbier-2 blues; Ryan Kumsher-2 • Alex Bruns-2 blues; Leah blues, 1 red; Dalton Hawe-2 blues; Aitchison-2 blues; Emma Kudej-4 Kenadie Lau-1 blue; Camden Lau-1 blues; Parker Hiscocks-2 blues blue; Alek Goll-2 blues; Kimberly • Bulls Eye Bunch Dornbier-1 blue; Emma Goll-2 blues; • Chrysta Bruns-4 blues; Concord Challengers Ethan Luppen-1 blue; Erik Goll-3 • First Lego League • Makenna Rayhons-9 blues; blues • Matt Steffensmeier-3 blues; Jade Pringnitz-2 blues; Lucas Mitch Steffensmeier-2 blues; Rayhons-5 blues; Maddie Graham-6 Elcon Indians • ICE blues; Rachael Hanson-9 blues, 1 • Ayla Kline-2 blues; Holden • Kyle Hansen-2 blues; Luke red; Chloe Frank-2 blues; Jayden Oulman-1 blue; Sadie Oulman-2 Hansen-2 blues
Congratulations to all the winners! We’re proud to support the Hancock County Fair...
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Kids pedal power pull results Age 4-20 entries • 1st -Keagan Dreier, Klemme , 2nd — Keith Johnson, Garner, 3rd -Brody Johnson, Britt Age 5-12 entries • 1st -J. T. Kelso, Buffalo Center, 2nd -Carter Gerdes, Garner, 3rd -Briggs Muth, Britt Age 6-16 entries • 1st-Braxton Lang, Cylinder, 2nd -Destiny Hrubes, Garner, 3rd
-Christian Herzberg, Clarion
Age 7-16 entries • 1st — Logan Kudej, Britt, 2nd — Wyatt Rosenmeyer, Wesley, 3rd — Dominic Hrubes, Garner Age 8- 8 entries • 1st — Vinton Feldman, Forest City, 2nd — Courtney Douglas, Britt, 3rd — Gretta Gouge, Garner Age 9- 16 entries • 1st — Emily
VanDusseldorp, Garner, 2nd — Ian Conner, Britt, 3rd — Brighton Kudej, Britt Age 10- 6 entries • 1st- Casey Hamorex, Britt, 2nd — Paige Kudej, Britt, 3rd — Emma Kudej, Britt
Age 11- 5 entries • 1st — Abigal Rutterath, Elma, 2nd — Braden Greibrak, Austin, 3rd — Pole Bessman, Hubbard
Rae Yost, Britt News Tribune
A driver competes in the skid loader event.
Skid loader competition results Rae Yost photos, Britt News Tribune
Above, Finn Hammitt of North Liberty participates in the kids pedal pull. At right, Jaxin Francis of Britt takes his turn in the pedal pull competition.
Girls 12-20 • 1st -Tonya Olsen • Women 21 and Up • 1st -Gina Prohaska, 2nd -Melony Rogatzke
Boys 12-15 • 1st-Connor Shaw, 2nd -Joseph Prohaska, 3rd -Eric Bull Boys 16-20 • 1st -Matt Sonquist, 2nd
-Tucker Barickman, 3rd-Lucas Prohaska Men 21 and up • 1st -Steve Prohaska, 2nd -Tony Olsen, 3rd -Brian Brown
Share the fun results 4-H Garden show results D akota Acheson- two blues, three reds; Gabby Bell-six blues; Leah Christ- seven purples, nine blues, two reds; Luke DeWaard-five blues; Jayden Frank- purple, blue; Ryan Kumshertwo blues, red; Tyler Kumsher- purple, two reds; Camden Lau- five blues; Kenadie Lau-five blues, red; Holden Oulman- three blues, two reds; Sadie Oulman-purple, three blues, red; Jace Pringnitz- blue; purple, two blues; Mitchel Steffensmeier- purple, three reds; Rachel Weaver- three purple, five blue; Alexis Wirtz- three purple, eight blues, red; Lauren Wirtz- five purples, 16 blues, seven reds
• State Fair Selections — Tyler Kumsher-Concord Challengers, Patrick TerharkBritt Broncos, Carlee Bruns, Kennedy Kelley-Britt Broncos • State Fair Alternate — Lauren Wirtz-Orthel Jolly Workers • Clay County Fair Alternate — Kenadie LauConcord Challengers • Clay County Fair Sam Jefson, Britt News Tribune Seletion — Ryan Kumsher Patrick Terhark plays guitar during the share the fun and Lauren Wirtz
competition.
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PALLET, BUCKET OF JUNK RESULTS
PALLET CONTEST • Adult Pallet Contest:1st — Mark Reinert, Goodell, 2nd -Deb Clites, Garner, 3rd -Doug Nelson, Britt • Youth Pallet Contest: 1st -Ian Gobeli, Britt, 2nd — Ian Gobeli, Britt, 3rd Isaac Gobeli, Britt ADULT BUCKET OF JUNK • 1st — Kurt Dallman, Garner, 2nd -Steve Schlichting, Britt, 3rd -Taylor Earles, Wesley • Youth Bucket of Junk: 1st — Joshua Hejlik, Britt, 2nd -John Erdman, 3rd -Jake Formanek, Garner
ALLISON ULLMANN PHOTOS, Britt News Tribune
Fair princess Emma Goll hands a trophy to district competitor Hunter Meinders during the sheep show.
Elcon Indians 4-H member Nathan Nedved soaps up his cow.
For more results see the Aug. 13 News Tribune.
OPEN TEXTILES, ARTS, CRAFTS RESULTS
• Photography Purple Ribbon Winners: Bonnie Meloh, Michelle Rayhons, Mandy Walter, Jennie Smith, Shayna Ostercamp • Painting Purple Ribbon Winners: Marlene Lardel • Needlework Purple Ribbon Winners: Beth Tveiten, Elise Wirtjes(Junior), Marilyn Tjeden • Paper Piecing Purple Ribbon Winners: Bev Rietema • Quilting Overall Grand Champion: Bev Rietema • Quilting Purple Ribbon Winners: Jan Tegtmeyer, Deb Stevens, Jan Tegtmeyer, Karen Larsen, Bev Rietema
Courtney Douglas, 8, of Britt works on eating an ear of sweetcorn as fast as she can during the sweetcorn eating contest on July 27.
Carlos Landeros races to finish his 12 wings during the hot wing eating contest on July 27.