DeKalb County 4-H Scrapbook 2012

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7KDQN <RX 6XPPHU )DOO )DLU $ZDUG 'RQRUV Larry & Shelly Adams American Family Insurance The Andersons Argast Family Auld’s Dairy Farm Auld-Stritmatter Family Beacon Credit Union Elysia Berry & Guy Rodgers Andy & Julie Black Jean Bowman Steve & Susan Boyle Brand’s Dairy Farm Brechbill Farms - Phil Brechbill Carol Buss & Family Butler Fire Department K. D. Carnahan Farms Chatter Bells Ext. Hmkr. Club Mike & Nancy Chittenden Brian & Stephanie Clifford & Family Gene & Shawn Clifford Clifford Farms William Clifford Family John & Martha Close Country Dreams Farm Cserep Family Farms Custer Grain Company Dairy Farmers of America Randall Deetz DeKalb Co. Ext. Homemakers DeKalb Co. 4-H ATV Club DeKalb Co. Farm Bureau, Inc. DeKalb Co. Master Gardeners DeKalb Co. SWCD DeKalb Farm Mutual Insurance DeKalb Young Farmers Eastview Angus Farms Chris & Kris Pranger Pat Erwin 4-H P.A.L.S. Club Fairfield Farmers 4-H Club Farmers & Merchants State Bank Farver Construction, Inc. Scott & Ann Forti & Family Freed & Sons Construction, Inc.

Troy & Jackie Freeman & Family Paul & Inger Friend In Memory of Larry Friend Lon & Kay Fritz & Family Fry Farms - Dan & Sally Fry Fuller Family Rex Fuller Family Larry Funk - Premier Realtors Furnell’s Bunny Farm Kenny & Cindy Furnish Leo & Julie Garman Getts Family Dusty Lane’s Dairy Goats Earl Goldsmith, Sr. Family Tom & Sandy Griffin Steven Guinn Dave Gurtner Family Jeff Gurtner Family Steve & Rosemary Hartman Maxine Harvey Allen Haynes Mike & Diane Heffley Family Hefty Wealth Partners Micah Hefty Family Ron & Linda Hefty Hine Farms, Inc. Elise Hippensteel Fay Holbrook Joyce Hollinger & Daughters Lyle & Sherry Holman Greg & Karin Hook & Family Hot Shots 4-H Club Ricky Houser & Family Rick & Leesa Houser Rick Houser - Wellman Seed Dealer Charles Howe Family IQ Meats Andy Jagoda - Wible & Associates Jo-Bi Goat Dairy Bill Johnson, Realtor Frank Johnson Family Kim & Teresa Johnson & Family Mark Johnson - Johnson Suffolks Nolan & Shirley Johnson & Family

Ben & Julie Kelham Family Jack Kelham Family Steve & Kathy Kelham Kelham Farms Ken & Gayle Koeppe Larry & Cheryl Kummer & Family Luchauer Family Glen & Julie Malcolm & Family Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Malcolm & Families Myra Maldeney & Cecil Freeburn Daryl McConnell Family J F Miller Family Farms Norb Miller Family In Memory of John Miller Glenda Moore Dale & Connie Moughler Roger & Judy Moughler Nevershirk 4-H Club Nitecki & Walker Marketing North Central Coop Northeast Allen Veterinary Service Northeast Indiana Solid Waste District North Pond Auction Company Doug Overy Family Rebekah Pfierman Provines Farms R & R Auto Sales & Service Chuck & Darlene Ramus John & Dortha Reinhart Richland Cornhuskers 4-H Club Ridge Farms In Memory of Bob Ridge Ryan & Janet Ridge Rinehold Tack & Western Wear In Memory of Dale Rinehold Tim Rinehold Family Kathryn Rosener Eric & Chris Rowe In Memory of Kurt Schoeneman Joe & Carol Schlabach Tim & Tonya Schlabach & Family John Scoville Family Sechler’s Pickles, Inc.

The Sewing Club John & Angie Slentz Family Mike Slentz Family Daniel & Valerie Smith & Family Mike, Kathy & Jesse Smith Smith Show Pigs Jason Smyth Family In Memory of Don & Barb Snyder Larry & Teresa Springer Tom Stahl Steuben County REMC John & Sue Stoops Jerry & Meredith Storer Family Mark & Melanie Strong Bernie & Jamie Sukala Bob & Renee Sullivan Sundown Farms, Inc. Dennis & Susie Sutton Family In Memory of Herb Sutton & In Honor of Mary Sutton Garry & Sheryl Thrush Town & Country Ext. Hmkr. Club Troy Hustlers 4-H Club Howard & Dorothy Troyer Pat & Suzie Tyler VanWye Farms Bill VanWye & Family Don VanWye Family R P Wakefield Company Max & Shirley Wallace Dave Walters Family Jack Wappes Family Scott & Patti Warstler Greg & Marcia Weller Jerry Weller Family Weller Electric Wible & Associates Wilmington Twp. Ext. Hmkr. Club Jer Worman & Amanda Hissong Mr. & Mrs. Terry Yarde Young Property Management, Inc. Dennis Zeisloft Family Justin Zeisloft Family Jerry & Sharon Zonker

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Creigh Dircksen, champion commercial pullets

Josie Rinehold, front center, won the DeKalb 4-H Supreme Showman contest Sept. 28, in a competition of six 4-H’ers who won premier showmanship awards in various livestock shows at the DeKalb County Free Fall Fair. From left are Danielle Haynes, representing contest sponsor Beacon

AEROSPACE – Grand Champion: Jordan Baker, 4-H Cloverleafs. Reserve Grand Champion: Mark Beckmann, Classic City 4-H’ers. Champion Exhibitors: Jordan Baker and Mark Beckmann. Reserve Champion Exhibitor: Isaiah Rohrbach. Blue ribbons: Jordan Baker, Zachary Becker, Gabe Hefty, Ian Heimann, Kyler Keplinger, Isaiah Rohrbach, Tyson Rowe and Mark Beckmann.

ANIMAL EDUCATIONAL POSTER – Champion Overall: Zane Mix, Jackson Blue Ribbons. Reserve Champion Overall: Mary Mix, Happy Hummers.

Champion ribbons: Zane Mix (Goat), Kristen Forti (Horse & Pony), and Mary Mix (Sheep). Blue ribbon: Daniel Days, Kristen Forti, Mary Mix, Zane Mix, Olivia Randol, Taevyn Shultz and Anna Taylor.

Any Other Craft – Grand Champion: Kaitlyn Rieke, Fairfield Farmers. Reserve Grand Champion: Dakota Johnson, 4-H

Credit Union; Tracey Clifford, beef premier showman; Jacob Crager, dairy beef premier showman; Rinehold, sheep premier showman and supreme showman; Justin McConnell, goat premier showman; Autumn Worman, dairy premier showman; and Chase Taylor, swine premier showman.

PALS. Champion Exhibitors: Brookedestinee Lockwood, Kaitlyn Rieke, and Dakota Johnson. Reserve Champion Exhibitors: Kendall Lounds, Claire George, and Wynona Johnson. Blue ribbons: Eliana Days, Samantha Eagan, Kristen Forti, Hanna Harvey, Haylee Harvey, Isaac Hyde, William Lay, Brookedestinee Lockwood, Kendall Lounds, Cierra Snyder, Lauren Beckmann, Rebekah Forti, Claire George, Hannah Hyde, Rebekah Hyde, Rachael Lay, Brittany Ort, Kaitlyn Rieke, Kara Carpenter, Joshua Converset, Dylan DePew, Zoie Houser, Dakota Johnson, Wynona Johnson, Elizabeth Lay, Andrea Sarrazine and Ashlyn Teders.

BEEF – Grand Champion: Chloe Taylor, Fairfield Farmers (Heifer), and Ross Brumbaugh, 4-H Cloverleafs (Steer). Reserve Grand Champion: Joshua Clifford, Richland Cornhuskers (Heifer), and Madison Griffin, 4-H Clover-

Hannah Lewis, champion commercial hens

On The Cover Lily Tucker, left, won awards in DeKalb County 4-H horse events. At right, auctioneer John Kruse calls bids on the grand champion market lamb while its owner, Josh Converset, watches during the 4-H Livestock Auction.

Photo Credits Photographs in this publication were taken by KPC Media Group staff members Kathryn Bassett, Jeff Jones, Dave Kurtz and Octavia Lehman as well as by 4-H leaders and parents.

Grace Depew, champion junior showmanship, poultry

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Joshua Converset shows his bantam duck, the grand champion exhibition bird in the 4-H Poultry Show.

Bailey Agness, right, champion goose and reserve grand champion exhibition bird.

Konner Black, champion exotic bird

Jakob Black, champion exhibition turkey Tyson Rowe, champion eggs Abby Scrock, champion large fowl — chicken

Emily Lane, champion exhibition duck

Margaret Morr, champion commercial duck, grand champion commercial poultry

Jared Black, champion commercial turkey

Travis Carunchia, champion pigeons, also champion commercial goose and champion broilers and roasters

Gabe Hefty, champion intermediate showman

leafs (Steer). Champion Exhibitors: Ross Brumbaugh (Crossbred Steer), Colton Clifford (Charolais Heifer), Joshua Clifford (Mainetainer Heifer), Tabitha Clifford (Feeder Steer), Tracey Clifford

(All Other Breeds Steer, British Breed Steer), Madison Griffin (Chianina Steer), Montana Kummer (Hereford Heifer), Abby Nucci (County Born Steer), Anna Pranger (Angus Heifer), Tyler Pranger

(Feeder Heifer), Alexis Rhoades (Chianina Heifer), Michael Rhoades (Maine Anjou Heifer), Caitlin Taylor (Maine Anjou Steer), Chloe Taylor (Crossbred Heifer), and Lindsay Upp

(Rate-of-Gain). Reserve Champion Exhibitors: Alexis Clifford (Chianina Heifer), McKenna Clifford (Chianina Steer), Joshua Converset (Crossbred Steer), Alexandra Hall (County Born

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These 4-Hâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ers earned awards in foods. From left are Sydney Hefty, Camille Sczerbowicz, Brooke-destinee Lockwood, Abby Pranger, Lauren Jacobs and Maria Garman. In back are McKenna Clifford, Travis Carunchia, Jackson Stuckey, Addeline Kruse, Olivia Kelham and Mikayla DePew.

Steer), Montana Kummer (All Other Breeds Steer), Abby Pranger (Angus Heifer), Josie Rinehold (Crossbred Heifer), Taylor Rowe (Maine Anjou Steer), Caitlin Taylor (Feeder Heifer), Chase Taylor (Feeder Steer), and Jacob Upp (Rate-of-Gain). Showmanship: Tracey Clifford (Premier), Joshua Clifford (Senior), Alexis Clifford (Intermediate), and Ross Brumbaugh (Junior), Josie Rinehold (Reserve Senior), Caitlin Taylor (Reserve Intermediate), and Chloe Taylor (Reserve Junior). Blue ribbons: Jarid Adams, Keegan Brown, Lauren Brown, Ross Brumbaugh, Alexis Clifford, Colton Clifford, Fox Clifford, Joshua Clifford, McKenna Clifford, Tabitha Clifford, Tracey Clifford, Ashlee Comment, Joshua Converset, Kendall Gilbert, Jeremiah Goodwin, Madison Griffin, Alexandra Hall, Hayley Hall, Kelly Hall, Kayla Hamman, Kalyn Heffley, McKenzie Heffley, Tucker Heffley, Theron Imhoff, Montana Kummer, Austin LaRowe, Dylan LaRowe, Landon LaRowe, Ronnie Mortorff, Trevor Mortorff, Vanessa Nitecki, Abby Nucci, Abby Pranger, Anna Pranger, Tyler Pranger, Alexis Rhoades, Michael Rhoades, Baylee Rinehart, Brianne Rinehart, Josie Rinehold, Taylor Rowe, Tyson Rowe, McKenna Shull, Mackenzie Smyth, Tyler Stuckey, Erin Sukala, Caitlin Taylor, Chase Taylor, Chloe Taylor, Jacob Upp, Lindsay Upp,

Sanne VanRoessel, Jacob Warstler, Riley Welch and Logan Worman.

CAKE DECORATING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Grand Champion: Tabitha Clifford, Fairfield Farmers. Reserve Grand Champion: Vanessa Nitecki, Fairfield Farmers.

Champion Exhibitors: Madison Epple, Abby Pranger, and Tabitha Clifford.

Reserve Champion Exhibitors: Chloe Taylor, Kaitlyn Rieke, and Vanessa Nitecki. Blue ribbons: Elizabeth Abel, Lauren Brown, Creigh Dircksen, Olivia Eagan, Emily Eis, Madison Epple, Madi Greenfield, Bailee Helmer, Hannah Hyde, Rebekah Hyde, Paige Leeper, Alexis Rhoades, Gavin Sprunger, Ariana Taylor, Chloe Taylor, Alexis Clifford, Hannah Epple, Hanna Irvin, Brittany Ort, Abby Pranger, Kaitlyn Rieke, Abigail Scrock, Amber Snyder, Caitlin Taylor, Tabitha Clifford, Rachel Haynes, Elizabeth Lay, Vanessa Nitecki, and Anna Pranger. Red ribbons: Madelyn Crager, Mikayla Culler, Haylee Harvey, Rachael Lay, Savannah Lay, Alexis Nixon, Jordan Nofzinger and Nichol VonHolten.

CAT SHOW â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Grand Champion: Claire George, Jackson Blue Ribbons.

Reserve Grand Champion: Rebecca Schutt, Hot Shots. Champion Exhibitors: Rebecca Schutt (Adult-long hair), and Claire George (Adult-short hair). Reserve Champion Exhibitor: Lucas Schutt and Megan Carpenter. Blue ribbons: Megan

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Farm Bureau Tenure Awards went to Travis Carunchia and Amber Snyder. Also pictured are Lisa Rinehart, left, and Nolan Johnson, right.

Carpenter, Claire George, Lucas Schutt, and Rebecca Schutt.

CAT POSTER – Grand Champion: Lily Neuer, 4-H PALS. Reserve Grand Champion: Chloe Bard, Classic City 4H’ers. Champion Exhibitor: Lily Neuer Reserve Champion: Chloe Bard. Blue ribbons: Chloe Bard and Lily Neuer.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT – Grand Champion: Leah Hefty, Jackson Blue Ribbons. Reserve Grand Champion: Addeline Kruse, Jackson Blue Ribbons.

Champion Exhibitors: Addeline Kruse and Leah Hefty. Reserve Champion Exhibitors: Grace DePew and Montana Kummer. Blue ribbons: Grace Depew, Addeline Kruse, Leah Hefty and Montana Kummer.

COLLECTIONS – Grand Champion: Tiara Teders, Classic City 4-H’ers.

Reserve Grand Champion: Ashlyn Teders, Classic City 4-H’ers. Champion Exhibitors: Brooke-destinee Lockwood, Devin Teders, and Tiara Teders. Reserve Champion Exhibitors: Grace Bechdol,

Gracelyn McConnell, and Ashlyn Teders.

Blue ribbons: Grace Bechdol, Zachary Becker, Dakota Bolton, Kalie Braun, Daniel Days, Dawes Dircksen, Bree Doster, Madison Epple, Seth Hedges, Bailee Helmer, Kyler Keplinger, Brookedestinee Lockwood, Jackson Stuckey, Michael Wilson, Emma Becher, Ben Blumer, Bethany Blumer, Alena Cutshall, Gracelyn McConnell, Camden Miller, Matt Mix, Lucas Schutt, Devin Teders, Mave Johnston, Karly Lounds, Ashlyn Teders and Tiara Teders.

CONSTRUCTION TOY MODELS – Grand Champion: Dakota Johnson, 4-H PALS. Reserve Grand Champion: Kyler Keplinger, 4-H Power. Overall Champion Exhibitors: Kyler Keplinger, Angelica Alvarez, and Dakota Johnson. Champion Exhibitors: Lego Kits – Dawson Smyth, Angelica Alvarez; Lego Originals – Kyler Keplinger, Rebekah Forti, Dakota Johnson; Miscellaneous – Connor Ort, Matthew Mix. Reserve Champion Exhibitors: Lego Kits – Hunter Smith,

Tops in 4-H awards went to Travis Carunchia, Zoie Houser, Tiara Teders, Amber Snyder, Tracey Clifford and Taylor Rowe.

These 4-H’ers earned awards in collections, construction toy models, consumer clothing, dog poster and electric. From left are Brooke-destinee Lockwood, Devin Teders, Tiara Teders, Angelica Alvarez, Dakota Johnson and Baylee Snow. In back are Gracelyn McConnell, Nicklas Shewman, John Gurtner, Lauren Beckmann and Scott Beckmann.

Caleb Smith; Lego Originals – Gabe Hefty, Lucas Schutt, Keaton Lemish; Miscellaneous – Anna Taylor. Blue ribbons: Jordan Baker, Zachary Becker, Bree Doster, Natalee Garrison, Cailyn George, Clayton George, Heath Getts,

Gabe Hefty, Ian Heimann, Will Holben, Ivan Hollinger, Isaac Hyde, Kyler Keplinger, William Lay, Alex McCrory, Preston McCrory, Noah Mondor, Connor Ort, Trevor Ort, Kyle Schamper, Haleigh Smith, Hunter Smith, Dawson Smyth,

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These 4-H’ers earned awards in garden, genealogy and gift wrapping. From left are Whitney Myers, Haylee Harvey, Brooke-destinee Lockwood, Gracelyn McConnell, Troye Hook and Haley VanWye. In back are Jacob Lewis, Erin Sukala, Rebecca Schutt, Kaitlyn Rieke and Madison Epple.

Anna Taylor, Angelica Alvarez, Rebekah Forti, Zane Houser, Matt Mix, Lucas Schutt, Jamie Sexton, Caleb Smith, Casey Taylor, Zoie Houser, Noah Hyde, Dakota Johnson, and Keaton Lemish.

Red ribbons: Sawyer Maldeney and Cooper Wilson.

CONSUMER CLOTHING – Grand Champion: Gracelyn McConnell, Jackson Blue Ribbons. Reserve Grand Champion: Mary Mix, Happy Hummers.

Champion Exhibitors: Baylee Snow, Gracelyn McConnell and Mary Mix. Reserve Champion Exhibitors: Maria Garman and Maddie Aschliman. Blue ribbons: Baylee Snow, Maria Garman, Kelsey Lounds, Gracelyn McConnell, Madeline Aschliman, Kristen George and Mary Mix. CROPS – Grand Champion: Heath Getts, Franklin Busy Bees (Alfalfa); Tori Getts, Franklin Busy Bees (Wheat); and Brooke Snyder, Fairfield Farmers (Corn, Soybeans). Reserve Grand Champion: Tori Getts, Franklin Busy Bees (Alfalfa); Madison Griffin, 4-H Cloverleafs (Wheat); and Amber Snyder, Fairfield Farmers (Corn, Soybeans). Champion Exhibitors: Tori Getts (Wheat-Level 2), John Gurtner (Corn-Level 2), Troye Hook (Soybeans-Level 2), and Brooke Snyder (Corn-Level 3, Soybeans-Level 3).

Reserve Champion Exhibitors: John Gurtner (Soybeans-Level 2), Troye Hook (Corn-Level 2), and Amber Snyder (Corn-Level 3, Soybeans-Level 3). Blue ribbons: Heath Getts, Tori Getts,

Madison Griffin, John Gurtner, Troye Hook, Amber Snyder and Brooke Snyder.

DAIRY – Grand Champion: Gary Snyder, Smithfield Busy Bees).

Champion Exhibitors: Katelyn Shepperd (Grade Jersey), Barbie Snyder (Grade Brown Swiss, Grade Holstein), and Gary Snyder (Registered Holstein). Reserve Champion Exhibitors: Rebekah Bauman (Grade Brown Swiss), Tyler Haynes (Grade Holstein), Lauren Jacobs (Grade Jersey), and Gary Snyder (Registered Holstein). Dairy Interview: Katelyn Shepperd (Intermediate), and Tyler Haynes (Senior). Showmanship: Katelyn Shepperd (Intermediate), Barbie Snyder (Senior), and Autumn Worman (Premier).

Blue ribbons: Rebekah Bauman, Rachel Haynes, Tyler Haynes, Lauren Jacobs, Tyler Martin, Katelyn Shepperd, Barbie Snyder, Gary Snyder and Autumn Worman.

DAIRY BEEF – Grand Champion: Jacob Crager, Nevershirk (Feeder), and Barbie Snyder (Steer). Reserve Grand Champion: Kerrigan Knott, 4-H Cloverleafs (Feeder and Steer).

Champion Exhibitors: Jacob Crager (Hvywt Feeder), Matthew Fifer (Ltmdwt Feeder), Keegan Knott (Hvymdwt Feeder), Kerrigan Knott (Mdwt Steer), Bailey Krafft (Ltwt Feeder), Justin Niles (Ltwt Steer), Dawson Smyth (Mdwt Feeder), Mackenzie Smyth (Featherweight Feeder), and Barbie Snyder (Hvywt Steer, Rate-of-Gain Feeder, Rate-

These 4-H’ers earned awards in health, home environment, llama craft, llama poster and microwave foods. From left are Brooke-destinee Lockwood, Jessica Schamper, Justin McConnell, Rebecca Schutt, Hannah Lewis and Mave Johnston.

In back are Kristen Carnahan, Emily Eis, Olivia Kelham, Devin Teders and Maria Garman.

of-Gain Steer). Reserve Champion Exhibitors: Jacob Crager (Hvywt Feeder), Heath Getts (Featherweight Feeder), Peyton Hicks (Ltwt Feeder), Keegan Knott (Mdwt Steer), Kerrigan Knott (Hvymdwt Feeder), Tyler Martin (Ltwt Steer), Ellen Shearer (Ltmdwt Feeder),

Barbie Snyder (Rate-of-Gain Feeder), Gary Snyder (Hvywt Steer), Adam Strebig (Mdwt Feeder), and Sanne VanRoessel (Rate-of-Gain Steer).

Showmanship: Eric Fifer (Junior), Lily Tucker (Res. Junior), Colton Crager (Res. Intermediate), Troye Hook (Senior), and

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Mary Mix with “Cole” — Senior showmanship, senior obstacle

Starr Sparkman with “Cord” — Junior showmanship

Jacob Crager (Premier). Blue ribbons: Jakob Black, Jared Black, Kevin Black, Konner Black, Jaguar Clifford, Tyger Clifford, Jon Comment III, Colton Crager, Jacob Crager, Madelyn Crager, Audrey Cserep, Daniel Days, Eliana Days, Terrin Dietrich, Eric Fifer, Matthew Fifer, Kristy Fisher, Heath Getts, Tori Getts, Kendall Gilbert, Kody Gilbert, Jeremiah Goodwin, John Gurtner, Adrienne Hall, Gabe Hefty, Leah Hefty, Ashton Helbert, Tawney Helbert, Peyton Hicks, Leela Hirons, Troye Hook, Jon Imhoff, Theron Imhoff, Keegan Knott, Kerrigan Knott, Bailey Krafft, Tyler Martin, Lucas Nelson, Drew Newcomer, Justin Niles, Carissa Peckhart, Ellen Shearer, LeAnna Shearer, Madison Shull, Dawson Smyth, Mackenzie Smyth, Amber Snyder, Barbie Snyder, Gary Snyder, Brooke Snyder, Adam Strebig, Noah Strebig, Ethan Strong, Holly Strong, Sarah Strong, Erin

Sukala, Jade Sutton, Lily Tucker, Sanne VanRoessel, Jordan Whan, Spencer Whan, Autumn Worman and Logan Worman.

DOG – Grand Champion: Ashley Herrick, Dog Club. Reserve Grand Champion: Kalie Braun, Dog Club.

Champion Exhibitors: Olivia Randol (1A), Kristen George (1B), Ashley Herrick (2A), and Tiffany Fuchs (3A). Blue ribbons: Jayden Barnhart, Kalie Braun, Tiffany Fuchs, Kristen George, Ashley Herrick, Olivia Randol, Sophia Riggs and Andrew Surface. Showmanship: Ashley Herrick (Champion), Jayden Barnhart (Reserve Champion).

DOG POSTER – Grand Champion: Nicklas Shewman, Dog Club. Reserve Grand Champion: Olivia Culbertson, Dog Club. Blue ribbons: Anna Becker, Zack Becker, Olivia Culbertson and Nick Shewman.

Tiffany Nodine with “Cord” — Senior PR obstacle, senior pack obstacle, senior overall grand champion obstacle

DRAFT ANIMALS – Bailee Quinn, DeKalb Doubletrees. Champion Exhibitors: Bailee Quinn (Ground Drive, Cart, Team Hitch). Reserve Champion Exhibitors: Joshua Forti (Ground Drive, Cart), Hunter King (Ground Drive), and Kimi Morton (Ground Drive). Showmanship: Shelby Kruckeberg (Junior), Mikayla Culler (Res. Champion Junior), Josie Rinehold (Intermediate), Kaiti Morton (Res. Champion Intermediate), and Bailee Quinn (Senior & Supreme).

Blue ribbons: Mikayla Culler, Shelby Dibling, Kerrigan Knott, Ace Kruckeberg, Shelby Kruckeberg, Kimi Morton, Bailee Quinn, Josie Rinehold, Elissha Sadlon, and Amber Snyder. Red ribbons: Joshua Forti, Hunter King, Carli Morton, Dianna Moser, Brooke Snyder, and Logan Worman. White ribbon: Tanner Griffis.

ELECTRIC – Grand Champion: Scott

Kristen Carnahan with “Emilio” — Junior PR obstacle, junior pack obstacle, junior obstacle, junior overall grand champion obstacle

Beckmann, Classic City 4-H’ers.

Reserve Grand Champion: Lauren Beckmann, Classic City 4-H’ers.

Champion Exhibitors: Trevor Ort, John Gurtner, Colton Close, Lauren Beckmann, and Scott Beckmann.

Reserve Champion Exhibitors: Tyson Rowe, Gabe Hefty, Connor Ort, and Mark Beckmann. Blue ribbons: Jayden Barnhart, Heath Getts, Ian Heimann, Trevor Ort, Tyson Rowe, Nicklas Shewman, Hunter Smith, Cordell Camp, John Gurtner, Gabe Hefty, Justin McConnell, Jonathon Bell, Colton Close, Connor Ort, Lauren Beckmann, Mark Beckmann, Scott Beckmann, and Nicholas Sarrazine. Red ribbons: Daniel Days and Wyatt Rogers. White ribbon: Evan Eshbach.

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4-H JUDGING RESULTS Chloe Taylor, grand champion heifer

Mackenzie Smith, champion featherweight dairy feeder

Caitlin Taylor, champion Maine steer

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Participants Jordan Baker, 4-H Cloverleafs. Reserve Grand Champion: Gabe Hefty, Jackson Blue Ribbons. Champion Exhibitors: Jordan Baker and Gabe Hefty. Reserve Champion Exhibitor: Rylie Prough. Blue ribbons: Jordan Baker, Gabe Hefty, and Rylie Prough. Red ribbon: Brittany Ort. Fashion Revue – Grand Champion (Junior Division): Addeline Kruse, Jackson Blue Ribbons. Grand Champion (Senior Division): Margaret Morr, 4-H Power. Reserve Grand Champion (Junior Division): Christina Yarian, Fairfield Farmers. Reserve Grand Champion (Senior Division): Mary Mix, Happy

Hummers. Champion Exhibitors: Christina Yarian, Addeline Kruse, Kristen Forti, Rebekah Forti, Alexis Clifford, Sarah Strong, and Margaret Morr.

Reserve Champion Exhibitors: Sydney Hefty, EmmaGrace Sobieski, Rebecca Schutt, Rachael Lay, and Mary Mix. Participation ribbons: Promise Forti, Sydney Hefty, Christina Yarian, Addeline Kruse, EmmaGrace Sobieski, Kristen Forti, Rebecca Schutt, Rebekah Forti, Rachael Lay, Alexis Clifford, Sarah Strong, Elizabeth Lay, Mary Mix and Margaret Morr.

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Tracey Clifford, premier showmanship champion, champion British breed steer

Madison Griffin, reserve grand champion steer, champion Chianina steer

Ashlee Comment won the champion beef carcass award.

Lounds, Jackson Blue Ribbons. Reserve Grand Champion: Rhyan Hedges, 4-H Power. Champion Exhibitors: Ashley Herrick, Ben Blumer, and Karly Lounds.

Reserve Champion Exhibitors: Bethany Blumer and Rhyan Hedges. Blue ribbons: Cailyn George, Madi Greenfield, Seth Hedges, Ashley

Herrick, Ben Blumer, Bethany Blumer, Savannah Lay, Kaitlyn Rieke, Caleb Carpenter, Jonathan Grider, Rhyan Hedges, Noah Hyde, and Karly Lounds.

Red ribbons: Haleigh Smith, Jamie Sexton, Alyssa DePew, Dylan DePew, Madelyn Rohrbach, Erica Ross, Zachary Sarrazine and Rebecca Strong.

FLORICULTURE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Grand Champion: Brooke Snyder, Fairfield Farmers.

Reserve Grand Champion: Amber Snyder, Fairfield Farmers. Champion Exhibitors: Whitney Myers, Gracelyn McConnell, Rebecca Schutt, Brooke Snyder, and Amber Snyder. Reserve Champion Exhibitors: Eliana Days, Rebecca Schutt, Troye Hook, and Mikayla DePew. Blue ribbons: Eliana Days, Whitney Myers, Gracelyn McConnell, Rebecca Schutt, Troye Hook, Brooke Snyder, Mikayla DePew, Elizabeth Lay, and Amber Snyder. Red ribbons: Margaret Morr, MaKenzie Myers and Hayley VanWye. FOODS (BAKED) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Grand Champion: Maria Garman, Cut-Ups. Reserve Grand Champion: Brooke-destinee Lockwood, Cut-Ups. Champion Exhibitors: Sydney Hefty, Camille Sczerbowicz, Brookedestinee Lockwood, Abby Pranger, Lauren Jacobs, Maria Garman, McKenna Clifford, Candice Seely, Chandler Nan, and Travis Carunchia. Reserve Champion Exhibitors: Kendall Close, Mariah Roller, Hanna, Harvey, Hannah Hyde, Kenzie Smyth, Claire George, Mave Johnston, Abby Becher, and Zoie Houser. Blue ribbons: Elizabeth Aldrich, Lauren Brown, Gage Camp, Kendall Close, Eliana Days, Emily Eshbach, Cailyn George, Madison Green, Sydney Hefty, Jackson Stuckey, Christina Yarian, Bree Doster, Madi Greenfield, Addeline Kruse, Whitney Myers, Mariah Roller, Camille Sczerbowicz, Madelyn Crager, Hanna Harvey, Ashley Herrick, Olivia

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Kelham, Brooke-destinee Lockwood, Zane Houser, Hannah Hyde, Abby Pranger, Cordell Camp, Alena Cutshall, Lauren Jacobs, Kenzie Smyth, Erin Sukala, Maria Garman, Claire George, Leah Hefty, Erin Hoover, McKenna Clifford, Mave Johnston, Abby Becher, Candice Seely, Jessica Simmons, Annessa Smith, Molly Wilhelm, Marissa George, Zoie Houser, Chandler Nan, Taylor Rowe, and Travis Carunchia. Red ribbons: Isaac Hyde, Cristina Leco, Blake Munsey, Rachael Lay, Hayley VanWye, Rebekah Hyde, Montana Kummer, Logan Worman and Katelyn Linvill.

FOODS (PRESERVED) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Grand Champion: Addeline Kruse, Jackson Blue Ribbons. Reserve Grand Champion: Mikayla DePew, Franklin Busy Bees. Champion Exhibitors: Jackson Stuckey, Addeline Kruse, Olivia Kelham, Abby Pranger, Alena Cutshall, Maria Garman, Katelyn Linvill, Mikayla DePew, and Travis Carunchia. Reserve Champion Exhibitors: Bree Doster, Brooke-destinee Lockwood, Lexi Smith, Troye Hook, and Taylor Rowe. Blue ribbons: Emily Eshbach, Madison Greene, Sydney Hefty, Jackson Stuckey, Bree Doster, Gabe Hefty, Addeline Kruse, Whitney Myers, Olivia Kelham, Brooke-destinee Lockwood, Abby Pranger, Alena Cutshall, Lexi Smith, Kenzie Smyth, Hayley VanWye, Maria Garman, Troye Hook, Montana Kummer, Katelyn Linvill, Mikayla DePew, Taylor Rowe, and Travis Carunchia. Red ribbon: Kelsie Short.

FORESTRY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Grand Champion: Leah Hefty, Jackson Blue Ribbons. Reserve Grand Champion: Brooke-destinee Lockwood, Cut-Ups. Champion Exhibitors: Brooke-destinee Lockwood and Leah Hefty. Reserve Champion Exhibitor: Gabe Hefty and Kenneth Hauter. Blue ribbons: Elizabeth Abel, Gabe Hefty, Brooke-destinee Lockwood, Hunter Shamblin, Kenneth Hauter, Leah Hefty, and Brittany Ort. GARDEN POSTER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Grand Champion: Olivia Culbertson, Jackson Blue Ribbons. Reserve Grand Champion: Troye Hook, Troy Hustlers.

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4-H JUDGING RESULTS Jacob Crager, grand champion dairy beef feeder, premier showman for dairy beef

Barbie Snyder, grand champion dairy beef steer

Kerrigan Knott, reserve grand champion dairy beef steer

Gary Snyder, champion registered Holstein, grand champion dairy

Eric Fifer, junior dairy beef showmanship champion

Tyler Haynes, senior dairy interview

Ribbons (Herb), and Troye Hook, Troy Hustlers (Produce). Reserve Grand Champion: Hayley VanWye, Smithfield Busy Bees (Herb), and Jacob Lewis, Jackson Blue Ribbons (Produce).

Champion Exhibitors (Produce): Whitney Myers, Brooke-destinee Lockwood, Troye Hook, and Jacob Lewis. Champion Exhibitors (Herbs): Haylee Harvey, Gracelyn McConnell, and Haley VanWye. Reserve Champion Exhibitors (Produce): Cierra Snyder, Olivia Kelham, Hannah Lewis, and Leela Hirons. Blue ribbons (Produce): Whitney Myers, Cierra Snyder, Olivia Kelham, Brookedestinee Lockwood, Gracelyn McConnell, Troye Hook, Hannah Lewis, MaKenzie Myers, Leela Hirons, and Jacob Lewis. Red ribbons (Produce): Hayley VanWye and Logan VanWye. Blue ribbons (Herbs): Haylee Harvey, Gracelyn McConnell and Haley VanWye. GENEALOGY – Grand Champion: Danielle Sarrazine, Cut-Ups. Reserve Grand Champion: Rebecca Schutt, Hot Shots. Champion Exhibitors: Paige Keplinger, Erin Sukala, Rebecca Schutt,

Kaitlyn Rieke, Danielle Sarrazine.

Reserve Champion Exhibitors: Paige Lepper, Troye Hook, and Anna Becker.

Blue ribbons: Paige Keplinger, Paige Leeper, Lucas Schutt, Lily Tucker, Grace Bechdol, Troye Hook, Erin Sukala, Anna Becker, Rebecca Schutt, Kaitlyn Rieke, and Danielle Sarrazine. Red ribbon: Abigail Cannon.

GIFT WRAPPING – Grand Champion: Chloe Lounds, Jackson Blue Ribbons. Reserve Grand Champion: Kaitlyn Rieke, Fairfield Farmers.

Champion Exhibitors: Madison Epple, Rebekah Forti, and Chloe Lounds.

Reserve Champion Exhibitors: Paige Leeper, Kristen Forti, and Kaitlyn Rieke.

Blue ribbons: Madison Epple, Promise Forti, Paige Leeper, Samantha Eagan, Kristen Forti, Rebekah Forti, Emma Becher, Alexis Clifford, Tabitha Clifford, Chloe Lounds, and Kaitlyn Rieke. Red ribbon: Jamie Sexton.

GOAT DOES – Grand Champion Exhibitors: Elizabeth Aldrich (Pygmy Doe), and Kerissa Lockwood, Troy Hustlers (Meat Doe, Dairy Doe). Reserve

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Russ Brumbaugh, grand champion steer

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Justin Niles, champion lightweight dairy steer Katelyn Shepperd, champion grade Jersey, intermediate showmanship, Junior dairy interview

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Madelyn Crager, reserve grand champion Western division

Jessica Hullinger, supreme showman, junior division

Hannah Stephenson, grand champion horse, English division

Amanda Landers, reserve grand champion, English division; supreme showman, senior division

Colby Stackhouse, grand champion horse, Western division

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Grand Champion Exhibitors: Kayla Agness (Pygmy Doe), Isaac Hyde, 4-H PALS (Dairy Doe), and Hannah Lewis, Jackson Blue Ribbons (Meat Doe).

Champion Exhibitors: Kayla Agness (Sr Pygmy), Elizabeth Aldrich (Jr Pygmy), Rebekah Bauman (Jr Lamancha, Sr Lamancha), Madison Comment (Jr Boer, Jr Meat), Mikayla Culler (Jr Myotonic), Alyssa DePew (Sr Nigerian Dwarf), Isaac Hyde (Sr Nubian, Sr Dairy), Hannah Lewis (Jr Boer), Kerissa Lockwood (Sr Boer, Sr Boer, Jr Nubian, Jr Dairy), and Madison Shull (Sr Sable). Reserve

Champion Exhibitors: Rebekah Bauman (Jr Lamancha, Jr Dairy), Alyssa DePew (Sr Nigerian Dwarf, Sr Dairy), Ryan DePew (Jr Pygmy), Grace Hollinger (Sr Lamancha), Kerissa Lockwood (Jr Nubian), Madisyn Murphy (Jr Boer, Jr Meat), and McKenna Shull (Jr % Boer).

Group Classes: Alyssa DePew (Mother/Daughter), Kerissa Lockwood (Gest of Sire, Best 3 Females, Produce of Dam). Best of Show: Kerissa Lockwood. Blue ribbons: Kayla Agness, Elizabeth Aldrich, Rebekah Bauman, Anna Becker, Zach Becker, Madison Comment, Natalea Comment, Mikayla Culler, Alyssa DePew, Ryan DePew, Gabe Hefty, Grace Hollinger, Ivan Hollinger, Isaac Hyde, Hannah Lewis, Kerissa Lockwood, Madisyn Murphy, Madison Shull and McKenna Shull.

GOAT WETHERS – Grand Champion Exhibitors: Joshua Converset, 4-H Cloverleafs (Meat), and Alexander Yoder, 4-H Power (Dairy). Reserve Grand Champion Exhibitors: Madisyn Murphy, 4-H Power (Meat), and Ben Scrock, 4-H Power (Dairy). Champion Exhibitors: Joshua Converset (Ltmdwt Meat Wether), Mikayla Culler (Ltwt Meat Wether), Tiffany Fuchs (Pet), Faith Hedges (Cart), Gracelyn McConnell (Pygmy), Justin McConnell (Hvywt Meat Wether), Madisyn Murphy (Mdwt Meat Wether, Hvymdwt Meat Wether), Mariah

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These 4-H’ers earned awards in sewing, veterinary science, weather, wildlife and woodworking. From left are Hunter Shamblin, Addeline Kruse, Rachel Lay, Erin Sukala, Alexis Clifford, Margaret Morr and Rebecca Schutt. In back are Jacob Lewis, Rebekah Hyde, Troye Hook, Justin McConnell, Brooke-destinee Lockwood, Gabe Hefty and Grace Bechdol.

Roller (Ltwt Dairy Wether), Abigail Scrock (Ltmdwt Dairy Wether, Hvywt Dairy Wether), Ben Scrock (Mdwt Dairy Wether), Alexander Yoder (Hvymdwt Dairy Wether), Hannah Yoder (Rate-ofGain – Dairy), and Josh Yoder (Rate-ofGain – Meat). Showmanship: Bree Doster (Junior), Hunter King (Res. Junior), Gracelyn McConnell (Intermediate), Faith Hedges (Res. Intermediate), Justin McConnell (Senior, Premier), Jacob Lewis (Res. Senior). Blue ribbons: Cora Albright, Elizabeth Aldrich, Jordan Baker, Anna Becker, Zachary Becker, Madison Comment, Natalea Comment, Joshua Converset, Mikayla Culler, Bree Doster, Clinton Fetters, Victoria Fetters, Tiffany Fuchs, Adrienne Hall, Faith Hedges, Seth Hedges, Gabe Hefty, Sydney Hefty, Leela Hirons, Grace Hollinger, Ivan Hollinger, Ayshia Houser, Kaleb Inlow, Kallie Inlow, Dylan Kaiser, Lucas Kaiser, Zachary Kaiser, Allyson King, Hunter King, Ashley Lang, Jacob Lewis, Kerissa Lockwood, Curtis Martin, Natalia Martin, Gracelyn McConnell, Justin McConnell, Morgan Miller, Margaret Morr, Miranda Morr, Madisyn Murphy, Cody Obenauer, Lukaas Roller, Mariah Roller, Abigail Scrock, Ben Scrock, Madison Shull, Annessa Smith, Jacob VonHolten, Nichol VonHolten, Alexis Wilson, Alexander Yoder, Corbin

Yoder, Hannah Yoder, Jared Yoder, Jordan Yoder, Josh Yoder, Kylee Yoder, Olivia Yoder and Zachary Yoder.

HEALTH – Grand Champion: Justin McConnell, Jackson Blue Ribbons.

Reserve Grand Champion: Brookedestinee Lockwood, Cut-Ups. Champion Exhibitors: Brooke-destinee Lockwood, Jessica Schamper, and Justin McConnell. Reserve Champion Exhibitors: Nicklas Shewman, Brittany Ort, and Olivia Culbertson. Blue ribbons: Joey Georgi, Brooke-destinee Lockwood, Nicklas Shewman, Brittany Ort, Jessica Schamper, Olivia Culbertson and Justin McConnell.

HOME ENVIRONMENT – Grand Champion: Hannah Lewis, Jackson Blue Ribbons. Reserve Grand Champion: Mave Johnston, Jackson Blue Ribbons.

Champion Exhibitors: Rebecca Schutt, Hannah Lewis, and Mave Johnston.

Reserve Champion Exhibitors: Emma Becher and Justin McConnell. Blue ribbons: Rebecca Schutt, Emma Becher, Hannah Lewis, Mave Johnston, and Justin McConnell. Red ribbon: Michael Wilson.

HORSE & PONY – Grand Champion: Taylor Rowe, Horse & Pony (Pony/Mini), Colby Stackhouse, Horse & Pony (Horse-Western), Hannah Stephenson (Horse-English). Reserve Grand

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Champion: Madelyn Crager, Horse & Pony (Western), Amanda Landers, Horse & Pony (English), and Lily Tucker, Horse & Pony (Pony/Mini). Showmanship: Jessica Hullinger (Supreme-Jr. Division), Amanda Landers (Supreme-Sr. Division), Taylor Rowe (Res. Supreme-Sr. Division), and Lily Tucker (Res. Supreme-Jr. Division). Blue ribbons: Rebekah Bauman, Ben Blumer, Bethany Blumer, Chris Chapman, Makaila Chudy, Alissa Coulter, Chelsey Coulter, Madelyn Crager, Matthew Davis, Destinee Deaton, Ashley Dibling, Shelby Dibling, Jaden Eads, Ryan Fry, Miranda Hill, Jessica Hullinger, Allyson King, Amanda Landers, Doug Lepant, Becca Lepant, Katelyn Linvill, Gracelyn McConnell,

Tiara Teders, left, and Amber Snyder were named this year’s 4-H Master Achievers for DeKalb County.

Makayla Marshall, Dianna Moser, Alli Rodkey, Taylor Rowe, Candice Seely, Elizabeth Seely, Baylee Snow, Amber Snyder, Brooke Snyder, Colby Stackhouse, Hannah Stephenson, Mikayla Surface, Anna Taylor, Lily Tucker, Christa Voirol, Mikayla Voris and Logan Worman.

LLAMA – Grand Champion: Tiffany Nodine, Happy Hummers (Senior), and Kristen Carnahan, Happy Hummers (Junior). Reserve Grand Champion: Mary Mix, Happy Hummers (Senior), Starr Sparkman, Happy Hummers (Junior).

Champion Exhibitors: Kristen Carnahan (PR Obstacle-Jr., Pack Obstacle-Jr., Obstacle-Jr.), Mary Mix (Obstacle-Sr.), and Tiffany Nodine (PR Obstacle-Sr., Pack Obstacle-Sr.). Reserve Champion

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These 4-H’ers earned awards in aerospace, animal education poster, any other crafts, cake decorating, cat and child development. From left are Jordan Baker, Mark Beckmann, Brooke-destinee Lockwood, Kaitlyn Rieke, Dakota Johnson and Madison Epple. In back are Abby Pranger, Tabitha Clifford, Rebecca Schutt, Claire George, Addeline Kruse and Leah Hefty.

These 4-H’ers earned awards in model crafts, needle crafts, personality, poultry poster, rabbit poster, recycling and scrapbooking. From left are Jeffrey Cook, Ashley Herrick, Kaitlyn Rieke, Makayla Rieke, Emily Eis and Grace Bechdol. In back are Leah Hefty, Josh Converset, Brooke-destinee Lockwood, Hannah Sobieski and Zoie Houser.

Exhibitors: Mary Mix (PR Obstacle-Sr., Pack Obstacle-Sr.), Tori Nodine (Obstacle-Sr.), Kelsie Short (Pack Obstacle-Jr.), and Starr Sparkman (PR Obstacle-Jr., Obstacle-Jr.). Showmanship – Starr Sparkman (Junior), Kelsie Short (Res. Junior), Mary Mix (Senior), and Becca Lepant. Blue ribbons: Kristen Carnahan, Becca Lepant, Doug Lepant, Mary Mix, Kaiti Morton, Tiffany Nodine, Tori Nodine, Kelsie Short, and Starr Spartman. Red ribbon: Becca Lepant.

LLAMA CRAFTS – Grand Champion: Kristen Carnahan, Happy Hummers.

Champion and Blue Ribbon Exhibitor: Kristen Carnahan.

LLAMA POSTER – Grand Champion: Mary Mix, Happy Hummers. Reserve Grand Champion: Kristen Carnahan,

Eis, Olivia Kelham, Brooke-destinee Lockwood, Sarah Sell, Kenzie Smyth, Devin Teders, Hayley VanWye, Maria Garman, Mikayla DePew, and Chandler Nan. Red ribbon: Logan Worman.

MODEL CRAFTS – Grand Champion: Jeffrey Cook, Jackson Blue Ribbons.

Reserve Grand Champion: Ben Blumer, Hot Shots. Champion Exhibitors: Alex McCrory and Jeffrey Cook. Reserve Champion Exhibitor: Joey Georgi and Ben Blumer. Blue ribbons: Anna Becker, Gage Camp, Bree Doster, Joey Georgi, Alex McCrory, Preston McCrory, Ben Blumer, Cordell Camp, Jeffrey Cook, Wyatt Rogers and Caleb Smith.

NEEDLECRAFTS – Grand Champion: Ashley Herrick, Dog Club. Reserve Grand Champion: Makayla Rieke, Fairfield Farmers. Champion Exhibitors: Ashley Herrick, Kaitlyn Rieke, and Makayla Rieke. Reserve Champion Exhibitor: Bree Doster. Blue ribbons: Kalie Braun, Bree Doster, Ashley Herrick, Kaitlyn Rieke and Makayla Rieke.

PERSONALITY – Grand Champion: Leah Hefty, Jackson Blue Ribbons.

Reserve Grand Champion: Grace Bechdol, Richland Cornhuskers.

Champion Exhibitors: Grace Bechdol, Olivia Culbertson, Emily Eis, and Leah Hefty. Blue ribbons: Emily Eis, Grace Bechdol, Leah Hefty and Olivia Culbertson.

Happy Hummers. Champion Exhibitors: Kristen Carnahan, Starr Sparkman, and Mary Mix. Reserve Champion Exhibitors: Kelsie Short, Kaiti Morton, and Tori Nodine. Blue ribbons: Kristen Carnahan, Kelsie Short, Kaiti Morton, Starr Sparkman, Mary Mix, and Tori Nodine.

Red ribbons: Doug Lepant and Tiffany Nodine.

MICROWAVE FOODS – Grand Champion: Chandler Nan, Jackson Blue Ribbons. Reserve Grand Champion: Devin Teders, Classic City 4-H’ers.

Champion Exhibitors: Emily Eis, Olivia Kelham, Devin Teders, Maria Garman, and Chandler Nan. Reserve Champion Exhibitors: Bree Doster, Brooke-destinee Lockwood, Sarah Sells, and Mikayla DePew. Blue ribbons: Bree Doster, Emily

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PHOTOGRAPHY – Grand Champion: Abby Scrock, 4-H Power (Color Prints).

Reserve Grand Champion: Anna Hauter, 4-H PALS (Black & White Salon Print).

Champion Exhibitors:Tyson Rowe, Cailyn George, Abby Scrock, Sarah Sell, Ben Scrock, Addie Walters, Farrah Wilson, Anna Hauter, Kelsey Diehl, and Vanessa Nitecki. Reserve Champion Exhibitors: Brooke-destinee Lockwood, Cordell Camp, Sarah Sell, Ben Scrock, MacKenzie Smyth, Abby Scrock, Andrea Sarrazine, Tori Getts, Laura Hall, Brooke Snyder, Maddi Aschliman. Blue ribbons: Gage Camp, Creigh Dircksen, Dawes Dircksen, Olivia Eagan, Samantha Eagan, Madison Epple, Cailyn George, Clayton George, Joey Georgi, Hanna Harvey, Ian Heimann, Ashley Herrick, Addeline Kruse, Brooke-destinee Lockwood, Keegan McComb, Tyson Rowe, Rebecca Schutt, Camille Sczerbowicz, Nicklas Shewman, Baylee Snow, Cierra Snyder, Lily Tucker, Alexis Wall, Angelica Alvarez, Ben Blumer, Bethany Blumer, Cordell Camp, Megan Carpenter, John Gurtner, Faith Hedges, Montana Kummer, Makenzie Myers, Alexis Nixon, Jordan Nofzinger, Brittany Ort, Abigail Scrock, Ben Scrock, Sarah Sell, Kenzie Smyth, Jade Sutton, Logan Worman, Maddi Aschliman, Abby Becher, Kara Carpenter, Joshua Converset, Kelsey Diehl, Tiffany Fuchs,

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These 4-H’ers earned awards in photography, and shooting sports. From left are Cailyn George, Abby Scrock, Tyson Rowe, Anna Hauter, Sarah Sell and Kelsey Diehl. In back are Ben Scrock, Vanessa Nitecki, Gabe Hefty, Logan Worman and Wynona Johnson.

These 4-H’ers earned awards in entomology, fine arts, floriculture and forestry.

From left are Gabe Hefty, Jordan Baker, Ben Blumer, Whitney Myers, Gracelyn McConnell and Brooke Snyder. In back are Amber Snyder, Brooke-destinee Lockwood and Leah Hefty.

Kristen George, Marissa George, Tori Getts, Ross Gramling, Laura Hall, Anna Hauter, Zoie Houser, Hanna Irvin, Mary Mix, Vanessa Nitecki, Anna Pranger, Alli Rodkey, Taylor Rowe, Andrea Sarrazine, Amber Snyder, Brooke Snyder, Addie Walters, and Farrah Wilson. Red ribbons: Anna Becker, Kalie Braun, Peyton Grigsby, Ashley Herrick, Kennedy Jester, Carissa Peckhart, Jackson Stuckey, Ariana Taylor, Alena Cutshall, Anita Garrison, Madisyn Murphy, Brittany Ort, Sarah Sell, Casey Taylor, Whysper Topp, Taya Firestone, Kristen George, Marissa George, Ross Gramling, and Anna Hauter. White ribbon: Michael Wilson and Taya Firestone.

POULTRY – Grand Champion: Margaret Morr, 4-H Power (Commercial), and Joshua Converset, 4-H Cloverleafs (Exhibition). Reserve Grand Champion: Jared Black, Fairfield Farmers (Commercial), and Bailey Agness, DeKalb Doubletrees (Exhibition). Champion Exhibitors: Jared Black (Commercial Turkey, Exhibition Turkey), Konner Black (Exotics), Travis Carunchia (Broiler, Roaster, Commercial Goose, Pigeon), Joshua Converset (Bantam Duck), Creigh Dircksen (Commercial Pullets), Emily Lane (Exhibition Duck), Hannah Lewis (Commercial Hens), Margaret Morr (Commercial Duck), Madisyn Murphy (Bantama Chicken), Tyson Rowe (Eggs), and Abigail Scrock (Large Fowl).

Neuer, Lexi Prough, Charity Richardson, Allison Rodkey, Isaiah Rohrbach, Madelyn Rohrbach, Tyson Rowe, Abigail Scrock, Ben Scrock, Cory Shultz, Taevyn Shultz, Hunter Smith, Ethan Strong, Rebecca Strong, Erin Sukala, Lily Tucker, Hayley VanWye, Logan VanWye, Tailor Wojciechowski and Logan Worman.

POULTRY POSTER – Grand Champion: Joshua Converset, 4-H Cloverleafs. Champion Exhibitor: Joshua Converset. Blue ribbons: Joshua Converset and Justin Miller.

RABBIT – Best of Show: Alexis Smith, Jackson Blue Ribbons. Champion Exhibitors: Jordan Baker (Mini Rex, Polish, Jersey Wooly), Colton Close (New Zealand), Kendall Close (Meat Pen), Joshua Converset (Hotot), Alyssa DePew (Thrianta), Mikayla DePew

Reserve Champion Exhibitors: Bailey Agness (Exhibition Goose), Kayla Agness (Exhibition Turkey), Jordan Baker (Exhibition Duck), Travis Carunchia (Commercial Goose, Pigeon), Joshua Converset (Bantam Duck, Exhibition Goose), Daniel Days (Commercial Hens), Eliana Days (Eggs), Kelly Hall (Exotics), Charity Richardson (Commercial Duck), Ben Scrock (Bantam Chicken), Rebecca Strong (Roaster), Erin Sukala (Large Fowl), Hayley VanWye (Commercial Pullets), and Logan Worman (Commercial Turkey).

Showmanship: Joshua Converset (Senior), Madelyn Rohrbach (Res. Senior), Gabe Hefty (Intermediate), Abigail Scrock (Res. Intermediate), Grace DePew (Junior), and Ryan DePew (Res. Junior). Blue ribbons: Bailey Agness, Kayla Agness, Carson Antrup, Jordan Baker, Jakob Black, Jared Black, Konner Black, Nathan Carthen, Travis Carunchia, Tabitha Clifford, Joshua Converset, Kyle Cserep, Daniel Days, Eliana Days, Alyssa DePew, Grace DePew, Ryan DePew, Creigh Dircksen, Dawes Dircksen, Josh Forti, Kristen Forti, Promise Forti, Rebekah Forti, Russell Forti, Kelly Hall, Faith Hedges, Seth Hedges, Gabe Hefty, Hannah Hyde, Isaac Hyde, Noah Hyde, Rebekah Hyde, Emily Lane, Hannah Lewis, Ben McKown, Blair McKown, Justin Miller, Margaret Morr, Madisyn Murphy, Lily

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Hayley VanWye, champion satin, intermediate showmanship

Alivia Thrush (Mini Satin), and Logan VanWye (Satin). Showmanship: Grace DePew (Junior), Hayley VanWye (Intermediate), and Mikayla Depew (Senior). Blue ribbons: Elizabeth Aldrich, Jordan Baker, Colton Close, Kendall

Close, Joshua Converset, Hannah Cserep, Alyssa DePew, Grace DePew, Mikayla DePew, Ryan DePew, Bree Doster, Emersin Dunn, Natalee Garrison, Noah Garrison, Kayla Hamman, Hannah Harvey, Hayley Harvey, Faith Hedges,

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Josh Converset, champion Hotot

Seth Hedges, Gabe Hefty, Leah Hefty, Kaitlyn Heimann, Samantha Kimpel, Derric Klotz, Montana Kummer, Hannah Lewis, Jacob Lewis, Mary Loutzenhiser, Briggan Maxon, Samantha MettertThrush, Melissa Miller, MaKenzie Myers, Whitney Myers, Brittany Ort, Trevor Ort, Tyson Rowe, Abby Scrock, Sarah Sell, Taevyn Shultz, Alexis Smith, Hunter Smith, Piper Smith, Stockard Smith, Kylee Stout, Peyton Stout, Rebeccah Teller, Alivia Thrush, Whysper Topp, Kerensa Traster, Hayley VanWye, Logan VanWye and Logan Worman.

RABBIT POSTER – Grand Champion: Joshua Converset, 4-H Cloverleafs. Reserve Grand Champion: Noah Garrison, 4-H Cloverleafs.

Champion Exhibitors: Noah Garrison and Joshua Converset. Blue ribbons: Joshua Converset, Anita Garrison, Natalee Garrison, Noah Garrison and Samantha Kimpel.

RECYCLING – Grand Champion: Taya Firestone, 4-H Cloverleafs. Reserve

Grand Champion: Emily Eis, Cut-Ups. Champion Exhibitors: Emily Eise, Danielle Sarrazine, and Taya Firestone.

Reserve Champion Exhibitors: Brittany Ort and Andrea Sarrazine. Blue ribbons: Emily Eis, Rebecca Schutt, Brittany Ort, Danielle Sarrazine, Logan Worman, Taya Firestone, Zoie Houser and Andrea Sarrazine.

SCRAPBOOKING – Grand Champion: Zoie Houser, Cut-Ups. Reserve Grand Champion: Brookedestinee Lockwood, Cut-Ups. Champion Exhibitors: Brooke-destinee Lockwood, Hannah Sobieski, and Zoie Houser.

Reserve Champion Exhibitors: Natalee Garrison, Whysper Topp, and Andrea Sarrazine. Blue ribbons: Lauren Brown, Madelyn Crager, Chloe Cummings, Madison Epple, Natalee Garrison, Madi Greenfield, Peyton Grigsby, Paige Leeper, Brooke-destinee Lockwood, Cierra Snyder, EmmaGrace Sobieski, Ariana Taylor, Alexis Clifford, Hannah Epple, Anita Garrison, Noah Garrison,

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Kylee Stout, champion mini lop, champion French lop, champion roaster

Colton Close, champion New Zealand

Alexis Smith, best of show, champion Californian, Best of 6 Class

Hunter Smith, champion stewer

From left are Kalie Braun with Molly, reserve grand champion obedience; Ashley Herrick with Spikey, grand champion obedience and grand champion showmanship; and Jayden Barnhart, reserve grand champion showmanship.

In front are Ashley Herrick, left, first place Class 2-A, intermediate showmanship, and Tiffany Fuchs, first place Class 3-A. In back are Olivia Randol, left, first place, Class 1A, and Kristen George, first place Class 1-B.

Makinnah Grigsby, Faith Hedges, Lauren Jacobs, Jordan Nofzinger, Jessica Schamper, Hannah Sobieski, Jade Sutton, Whysper Topp, Abby Becher, Tabitha Clifford, Kelsey Diehl, Laura Hall, Grace Hollinger, Zoie Houser, Paige Keplinger, Samantha Kimpel, Chloe Lounds, Karly Lounds, Andrea Sarrazine, Ashlyn Teders, Tiara Teders, Rebeccah Teller and Molly Wilhelm.

SEWING (NON-WEARABLE) – Grand Champion: Margaret Morr, 4-H Power. Reserve Grand Champion: Erin Sukala, Jackson Blue Ribbons.

Champion: Mary Mix, Happy Hummers.

Reserve Grand Champion: Margaret Morr, 4-H Power. Champion Exhibitors: Promise Forti, Addeline Kruse, Kristen Forti, Rachael Lay, Erin Sukala, Alexis Clifford, Chandler Nan, and Mary Mix. Reserve Champion Exhibitors: Christina Yarian, EmmaGrace Sobieski, Gabrielle Wacker, Rebecca Forti, and Margaret Morr. Blue ribbons: Promise Forti, Sydney Hefty, Christina Yarian, Kennedy Jester, Addeline Kruse, EmmaGrace Sobieski, Kristen Forti, Rebecca Schutt, Gabrielle Wacker, Rebekah Forti,

Champion Exhibitors: Christina Yarian, Addeline Kruse, Rebecca Schutt, Rachael Lay, Erin Sukala, Rebekah Hyde, Margaret Morr, and Mary Mix. Reserve Champion Exhibitors: Kristen Forti, Hannah Sobieski, and Montana Kummer. Blue ribbons: Christina Yarian, Addeline Kruse, Kristen Forti, Rebecca Schutt, Hannah Hyde, Rachael Lay, Hannah Sobieski, Erin Sukala, Rebekah Hyde, Montana Kummer, Margaret Morr, Anna Pranger, Sarah Strong and Mary Mix. SEWING (WEARABLE) – Grand

Rachael Lay, Erin Sukala, Alexis Clifford, Margaret Morr, Sarah Strong, Chandler Nan, Elizabeth Lay and Mary Mix. SHEEP – Grand Champion: Josie Rinehold, Fairfield Farmers (Ewe), and Vince Marshall, 4-H Cloverleafs (Market Lamb). Reserve Grand Champion: Vince Marshall, 4-H Cloverleafs (Ewe), and Chase Taylor, Fairfield Farmers (Market Lamb). Champion Exhibitors: Caleb Carnahan (Rate-of-Gain), Madison Griffin (Pen of 2), Cole Kelham (Hvywt Mkt Lamb), Vince Marshall (Hvymdwt Mkt Lamb), Abby Pranger (Carcass),

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Jade Sutton, champion mediumweight market lamb, reserve champion intermediate showmanship

Vince Marshall, grand champion market lamb

Luke Welch, champion lightweight market lamb

Josie Rinehold, grand champion ewe lamb, premier showmanship in sheep

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Gracelyn McConnell, intermediate sheep showmanship champion

Josh Converset, grand champion meat wether

Alex Yoder, grand champion dairy wether

Josie Rinehold (Crossbred Ewe, Ltmdwt Mkt Lamb, County Born), Elizabeth Seely (All Other Breeds Ewe), Jade Sutton (Mdwt Mkt Lamb), and Luke Welch (Ltwt Mkt Lamb). Reserve Champion Exhibitors: Madison Griffin (All Other Breeds Ewe), Gabe Hefty (Ltwt Mkt Lamb), Olivia Kelham (Ltmdwt Mkt Lamb), Vince Marshall (Crossbred Ewe), Elizabeth Seely (Rate-of-Gain), Tyler Stuckey (County Born), Chase Taylor (Hvymdwt Mkt Lamb, Hvywt Mkt Lamb), Whysper Topp (Mdwt Mkt Lamb), Riley Welch (Pen of 2), and Grayson Vestergaard (Carcass). Showmanship:

Luke Welch (Junior), Tyler Stuckey (Res. Junior), Gracelyn McConnell (Intermediate), Jade Sutton (Res. Intermediate), Josie Rinehold (Senior, Premier), and Cole Kelham (Res. Senior). Blue ribbons: Rebekah Bauman, Caleb Carnahan, Brian Crowl, Katelyn Crowl, Matthew Culler, Mikayla Culler, Ashley Dibling, Shelby Dibling, Adam Ellert, Madison Griffin, Alexandra Hall, Gabe Hefty, Leah Hefty, Cole Kelham, Olivia Kelham, Madison Kirkpatrick, Amanda Landers, Vince Marshall, Gracelyn McConnell, Justin McConnell, Micalah Mitchener, Abby Pranger, Anna Pranger,

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Mariah Roller, champion lightweight dairy wether

Ben Scrock, reserve grand champion dairy wether

Tyler Pranger, Josie Rinehold, Erica Ross, Candice Seely, Elizabeth Seely, Amber Snyder, Brooke Snyder, Bayleigh Steury, Breanika Steury, Tyler Stuckey, Jade Sutton, Chase Taylor, Whysper Topp, Grayson Vestergaard, Addie Walters, Luke Welch and Riley Welch.

SHOOTING SPORTS – Grand Champion: Wynona Johnson, Hot Shots.

Reserve Grand Champion: Gabe Hefty, Hot Shots. Champion Exhibitors: Gabe Hefty, Logan Worman, and Wynona Johnson. Reserve Champion Exhibitors: Hunter Smith, Ben Blumer, Taya Firestone. Blue ribbons: Rebecca Collier, Peige Firestone, Gabe Hefty.

Sawyer Maldeney, Jack Pontius, Rebecca Schutt, Hunter Smith, Ariana Taylor, Ben Blumer, Rebekah Forti, Kevin Jaworski, Lucas Schutt, Case Taylor, Logan Worman, Luke Collier, Nick Collier, Taya Firestone, Joseph Forti, Dakota Johnson, Wynona Johnson and Nate Myers.

SWINE – Grand Champion Gilt: Olivia Kelham, 4-H Cloverleafs. Reserve Grand Champion Gilt: Cole Kelham, 4-H Cloverleafs. Grand Champion Barrow: Olivia Kelham, 4-H Cloverleafs. Reserve Grand Champion Barrow: Abagail Capp, Nevershirk. Champion Exhibitors: Abagail Capp (Hvymdwt Crossbred Barrow), Madison Capp (Hvywt Crossbred Barrow), Nathan Carthen

(Carcass), Alexis Clifford (Chesterwhite Barrow), Fox Clifford (Duroc Gilt), Tracey Clifford (Landrace Gilt), Bailee Helmer (Spot Poland Gilt), Cole Kelham (Crossbred Gilt), Olivia Kelham (Crossbred Gilt, Mdwt Crossbred Barrow), Hannah Lewis (York Gilt), Blake Munsey (Hampshire Barrow), Madisyn Murphy (York Barrow, Ltmdwt Crossbred Barrow), Lucas Nelson (All Other Breeds Barrow), Katelyn Shepperd (Hampshire Gilt), Caitlyn Taylor (Ltwt Crossbred Barrow), Chase Taylor (Chesterwhite Gilt), and Josh Worley (Duroc Barrow). Reserve Champion Exhibitors: Jarid Adams (Chesterwhite Barrow), Kayla Agness (Duroc Gilt), Ross Brumbaugh (All Other Breed Barrow, Hvymdwt Crossbred Barrow), Bree Doster (Hampshire Barrow, Hvywt Crossbred Barrow), Cole Kelham (York Barrow), Hannah Lewis (Carcass), Brock Munsey (Ltmdwt Crossbred Barrow), Leah Pranger (Ltwt Crossbred Barrow), Jade Sutton (Duroc Barrow), and Chase Taylor (Mdwt Crossbred Barrow). Blue ribbons: Jarid Adams, Kayla Agness, Devon Barnhart, Jayden Barnhart, Nathan Benbow, Keegan Brown, Ross Brumbaugh, Cordell Camp, Abagail Capp, Madison Capp, Nathan Carthen, Alexis Clifford, Fox Clifford, Joshua Clifford, Tabitha Clifford, Tracey Clifford, Colton Close, Mikayla Colbart, Kyle

Bree Doster, junior goat showmanship champion

Abby Scrock, right, champion heavyweight dairy wether

Justin McConnell, champion heavy mediumweight wether, premier showmanship in goats

Madisyn Murphy, right, reserve grand champion meat wether, champion mediumweight, champion heavy mediumweight market lambs

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Lucas Nelson, champion all other breeds barrow

Madisyn Murphy, champion medium lightweight crossbreed

Alexis Clifford, right, champion chester barrow

Cole Kelham, reserve grand champion gil

Tabitha Clifford, right, champion senior showmanship

Chase Taylor, left, premier showmanship

Cserep, Clay Days, Daniel Days, Eliana Days, Dylan DeMarco, Fallon DeMarco, Terrin Dietrich, Bree Doster, Brooke Evans, Lake Evans, Eric Fifer, Matthew Fifer, Joseph Forti, Joshua Forti, Ben Fry, Sam Fry, Tucker Funk, Jacqueline Georgi, Joey Georgi, Heath Getts, Tori Getts, Kody Gilbert, Rhyan Hedges, Gabe Hefty, Leah Hefty, Sydney Hefty, Bailee Helmer, Grace Hollinger, Ivan Hollinger, Troye Hook, Austin Johnson, Cole Kelham, Olivia Kelham, Keegan Knott, Kerrigan Knott, Montana Kummer, Austin LaRowe, Dylan LaRowe, Landon LaRowe, Denver Laub, Kate Laub, Brooke Leins, Hannah Lewis, Jacob Lewis, Keegan McComb, Austun

McCray, Masyn McCray, Ben McKown, Blair McKown, Kalib McKown, Kristen McKown, Nicholas Miller, Margaret Morr, Blake Munsey, Brock Munsey, Madisyn Murphy, Lucas Nelson, Caleb Nixon, Abby Nucci, Lance Ordway II, Sierra Ordway, Gavin Pfefferkorn, Ally Pranger, Leah Pranger, Alexis Rhoades, Michael Rhoades, Lukaas Roller, Taylor Rowe, Zack Seiler, Jedaiah Shearer, Zander Shearer, Katelyn Shepperd, Phoenix Smyth, Amber Snyder, Colby Stackhouse, Brayden Steury, Noah Strebig, Holly Strong, Matthew Strong, Jade Sutton, Caitlin Taylor, Chase Taylor, Chloe Taylor, Jacob Upp, Lindsay Upp, Andrew Wagler, Jacob Warstler, Josh

Worley, Logan Worman, Ava Young, Brennen Young, Brenden Zeisloft, Masen Zeisloft.

VETERINARY SCIENCE – Grand Champion: Addeline Kruse, Jackson Blue Ribbons. Reserve Grand Champion: Justin McConnell, Jackson Blue Ribbons. Champion Exhibitors: Addeline Kruse, Troye Hook, and Justin McConnell. Reserve Champion Exhibitors: Eliana Days, Miranda Morr, and Alyssa DePew. Blue ribbons: Anna Becker, Eliana Days, Addeline Kruse, Lukaas Roller, Anna Taylor, Troye Hook, Gracelyn McConnell, Miranda Morr, Alyssa DePew, Laura Hall, and Justin McConnell. Red ribbons: Bethany

Gracelyn McConnell, champion pygmy wether, intermediate goat showmanship champion

Madisyn Murphy, left, champion intermediate showman

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Nathan Carthen, champion barrow carcass

Olivia Kelham, grand champion gilt

Blake Munsey, champion Hampshire swine

Madison Capp, champion heavyweight crossbreed barrow

Josh Worley, champion duroc barrow

Abagail Capp, left, reserve grand champion

Blumer, Tailor Wojciechowski and Kelsey Diehl.

WEATHER – Grand Champion: Brooke-destinee Lockwood, Cut-Ups. Reserve Grand Champion: Troye Hook, Troy Hustlers. Champion Exhibitors: Brooke-destinee Lockwood and Troye Hook. Blue ribbons: Brooke-destinee Lockwood and Troye Hook.

WILDLIFE – Grand Champion: Justin McConnell, Jackson Blue Ribbons.

Reserve Grand Champion: Troye Hook, Troy Hustlers. Champion Exhibitors: Gabe Hefty, Grace Bechdol, and Justin McConnell. Reserve Champion Exhibitors: Dawson Smyth and Troye Hook. Blue ribbons: Jordan Baker, Gabe Hefty, Keegan McComb, Dawson Smyth, Baylee Snow, Grace Bechdol, Troye Hook, Justin McConnell and Brittany Ort. WOODWORKING – Grand

Champion: Jacob Lewis, Jackson Blue Ribbons. Reserve Grand Champion: Scott Beckmann, Classic City 4-H’ers.

Champion Exhibitors: Hunter Shamblin, Noah Garrison, Scott Beckmann, and Jacob Lewis. Reserve Champion Exhibitors: Joey Georgi, Lauren Beckmann, and Mark Beckmann. Blue ribbons: Ross Brumbaugh, Daniel Days, Eliana Days, Joey Georgi, Peyton Grigsby, Gabe Hefty, Ian Heimann, Hunter Shamblin, Jackson Stuckey, Lauren Beckmann, Noah Garrison, John Gurtner, Zachary Hauter, Tyson Rowe, Mark Beckmann, Scott Beckmann, Noah Hyde, Madisyn Murphy, McKenna Shull, Casey Taylor and Jacob Lewis.

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Mini Crafts – Lydia Bennett, Cody Collins, Luke Collins, Autumn Forti, Morgan Herrick, Lydia Hyde, Bree McComb, Mykah McCray, Amarra Nester, Olivia Rigby and Ashley Robinett.

Mini Dairy – Caitlin Hyde.

Mini Flowers & Gardening – Lydia Bennett, Kaitlyn Blair, Trenton Goodwin, Elizabeth Martin, Tori Moughler, Alyssa Sczerbowicz, Sarah Smith and Madi Snyder.

Mini Foods – Gillian Hoover, Lydia Hyde, Devin Loutzenhiser, Tori Moughler, Grace Nofzinger, Olivia Rigby, Alyssa Sczerbowicz, Madi Snyder and Emilia Taylor.

Mini Horse & Pony – Addison Freed, Natiya Hoffmann, Grace Kreischer, Avery Neuer and Meredith Reith.

Brock Munsey, champion light medium swine

Olivia Kelham, grand champion barrow

MINI 4-H EXHIBITORS Mini Beef – Kaitlyn Blair.

Mini Collections – Madison Albaugh, Luke Collins, Lucas Days, Autumn Forti,

Mini Models – Lucas Days, Colton Eads, Lane Sutton and Zack Wall.

My Pet & Me – Gabby Bremer, Trenton Goodwin, Madison Haynes, Mykah McCray, Amarra Nester, Abby Neuer, Grace Nofzinger, Emma Peckhart, Kennedy Pontius, Ashley Robinett, Marisa Shull, Sarah Smith and Jensen Snyder.

Mini Rabbit – Addison Freed, Madison Haynes, Caitlin Hyde, Devin Loutzenhiser, Meredith Reith and Lane Sutton.

Mini Sewing – Madison Albaugh, Gabby Bremer, Elizabeth Kruse, Elizabeth Martin, Bree McComb, Emilia Taylor and Clayton Tucker.

Mini Sheep – Jensen Snyder.

Mini Wildlife – Cody Collins, Abby Neuer, Avery Neuer and Clayton Tucker.

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