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A DIVISION OF MID-AMERICA PUBLISHING VOLUME 138
OGDEN, IOWA 50212 - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2013
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FEATURES AND RESULTS FROM THE
2013 Boone County Fair THIS SPECIAL FAIR SECTION DESIGNED BY KATHY PIERCE AND JULIE HOLMBERG ~ Ogden Reporter Staff
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A Salute to Our Western Boone County 4-Hers
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Share the Fun entertains audience Six Share the Fun acts by Boone County 4-H members were judged at the Boone County Fairgrounds on Monday, July 15. Share the Fun provides 4-H’ers with the opportunity to share their talents to entertain the audience. Acts range from skits and dance routines to instrumental groups, and vocal solos. The contest is judged on presentation and entertainment criteria. The acts preformed before the modeling of fashions purchased or sewn by 4-H members and judged as part of Fashion Day activities. Three acts were selected by the judges, Jeremy Bethards of Urbandale, Mary Carpenter of Madrid, and Janelle Tungesvik of Boone, to represent Boone County at the Iowa State Fair. Acts selected for State Fair included group percussion act by the Bluff Creek Wranglers titled Post Fair Stomp, by Lillie and Lance
Longhorn, Angelica Moody, Katie Ross, Aaliyah, Bryce, Ebony, Vanessa and Viatris Scott, Emma and Claire Whalen. The second act selected for state fair was an Irish Dance by Claire, Delaney and Emma Aitchison. Our third act selected to represent Boone County at the State Fair was a clarinet duet by Braeden Weyhrich and Dagney Paskach. Natalie Bretey, with her vocal solo title Jar of Hearts was selected as a State Fair Alternate. Purple ribbons were presented to the following acts: “What Love Really Means,” a vocal solo by Hannah Heckman. Blue ribbons were presented to the following acts: “Musete,” a piano solo by Claire Smith. Superintendent for Share the Fun is Melody Bethards of Madrid.
2013 Boone County Fair Share the Fun participants.
Boone County Fair Dog Show
The 4-H youth participating in the 4-H Dog Agility Show Friday, July 19 at the Boone County Fair. Left to right: Lillie Longhorn with dog, DC; Reserve Champion Dog Agility Kenton Reece with dog, Zoey; Landra Reece with dog, Fire; Chelsie McCool with dog, Daisy; and Champion Dog Agility, Braeden Weyhrich with dogs, Sam and Niko.
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Beginner Novice A: Lance Longhorn, Bluff Creek Wranglers, B; Breanna Knight, Southside Pioneers, B; Haley Swigert, Westside Hustlers, R. Beginner Novice B: Lillie Longhorn, Bluff Creek Wranglers, P, first place Beginner Novice B and reserve grand champion. Sub-Novice: Paige Garcia, Boxholm Blazers, R; Chelsie McCool, Westside Hustlers, P, first place Sub-Novice. Graduate Challenge: Natalie Keenan, Southside Pioneers, B. Rally Novice A: Lillie Longhorn, Bluff Creek Wranglers, B. Rally Novice B: Natalie Keenan, Southside Pioneers, B. Junior Showmanship: Paige Garcia, Boxholm Blazers, B; Lance Longhorn, Bluff Creek Wranglers, B. Intermediate Showmanship: Lillie Longhorn, Bluff Creek Wranglers, B; Breanna Knight, Southside Pioneers, B; Natalie Keenan, Southside Pioneers, B; Chelsie McCool, Westside Hustlers, P, Intermediate Dog Handling; Haley Swigert, Westside Hustlers, B. Dog Agility Chelsie McCool, Westside Hustlers, 2 R. Lillie Longhorn, Bluff Creek Wranglers, W.
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4-Hers selected to communicate at State Fair Thirteen 4-Hers have recently taken part in one of America’s greatest fears . . . public speaking. These youth prepared educational presentations to educate their audience as well as took part in the public speaking and extemporaneous speaking events on July 8th at the Boone County Fairgrounds. Four communications acts were selected to represent Boone County at the Iowa State Fair in August. Three educational presentations from Boone County will be presented at the Iowa State Fair on August 10th. The 4-Hers selected for State Fair, along with
their 4-H club and the title of their presentation are: Josie Noland, Peoples Guys & Gals, Brain Aneurysms; Aaron Swanson, Madrid Duets, Beekeeping Basics; Emma Toms, Luther Livewires, Les Miserables. Additional Educational Presentation participants received purple, blue and red ribbons. Receiving a purple outstanding ribbon was Lillie Longhorn, Bluff Creek Wranglers, Popular Ways to Tie Scarves. 4-Hers receiving blue ribbons were Summer Crocheck, Luther Livewires, Gluten; Madelyn Ostendorf, Madrid Merry Makers, Ready, Set, Pop!;
Landra Reece, Montana Miners, Wind Energy. Participants receiving red ribbons were Lance Longhorn, Bluff Creek Wranglers, Tie Dyeing T-Shirts; and Spencer Toms, Luther Livewires, The Fog. The Boone County Farm Bureau annually supports the 4-H educational presentation program by donating award money to the State Fair winners to assist with costs of presenting out of county. Two senior age 4-H members entered the Extemporaneous Speaking Contest. Each member drew a topic and had thirty
Advancing to the Iowa State Fair for Communications are left to right, Aaron Swanson, Madrid Duets; Zach Martin, Luther Livewires; Josie Noland, Peoples Guys & Gals; Emma Toms, Luther Livewires.
minutes to prepare a four to six minute talk on the topic. Selected to represent Boone County at the Iowa State Fair was Zach Martin, Luther Livewires. Bryce Scott, Bluff Creek Wranglers, also took part in this event and earned a red ribbon for his efforts. Four junior age 4-H members participated in the Public Speaking Contest. Each member chose one of three topics and came prepared with their 1-3 minute speech. This is a Boone County only contest. Spencer Toms, Luther Livewires, was selected as an outstanding participant in this category and it earned him a
purple ribbon. The following 4-H members received Blue ribbons for their efforts: Lillie Longhorn, Bluff Creek Wranglers; Lance Longhorn, Bluff Creek Wranglers; Hannah Sackett, Peoples Guys & Gals. The 4-H members are evaluated on content, delivery, and results. The judges for the contest were Cari Higgins of Ankeny and Carla Schaefer of Coon Rapids. Five volunteers made the program a success. They were Zach Martin, Emma Whalen, Haley Bethards, Hannah and Karen Sackett. Melody Bethards of Madrid is the 4-H Communications Superintendent.
Hannah Sackett, Peoples Guys & Gals; Bryce Scott, Bluff Creek Wranglers; Lillie Longhorn, Bluff Creek Wranglers; and Lance Longhorn, Bluff Creek Wranglers from the Ogden area participated in Communications Day for the Boone County Fair.
Working exhibits Three 4-H working exhibits were selected to advance to the Iowa State Fair during 4-H Extravaganza at the Boone County Fair on July 19. The purpose of working exhibits is for 4-H members to develop their communication skills through interacting with their audience. They must attract the audience and involve the audience in a hands-on learning experience. The following 4-H’ers were selected by the judge to represent Boone County at the Iowa State Fair: Turtle Fun by Kenna Redies and Makenzie Weyhrich of Boone; Balloon Rockets by Matthew Kordick of Boone; Texture Rubbing by Carissa and Amanda Brown of Boone. Additional working exhibits receiving blue ribbons were Sizzlin’ Suncatchers by Braeden Weyhrich of Boone and Bottle Cap Magnets by Micki and Ariel Charter of Woodward and Elizabeth Weyers of Bouton. Communications superintendent was Melody Bethards of Madrid.
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4-Hers model latest fashions
Boone County 4-H’ers modeled purchased and constructed outfits at the 4-H Fashion Show Monday evening, July 15 at the Community Building on the Boone County Fairgrounds. Five seniors were selected to represent Boone County at the Iowa State Fair: Madeleine Bretey of the Madrid Duets 4-H Club in Fashion Revue, Carissa Brown of the Green Clovers and Kenton Reece of the Montana Miners in Clothing Selection, and Mattea Doran in the $15 Challenge. Fifty-eight constructed or purchased outfits were modeled by thirty Boone County 4-H’ers. Earlier in the day, each participant conferred individually with 4-Hers selected for the Iowa State Fair are from left, Katie judges, Ann Thye of Des Moines Noland (alternate), Mattea Doran, Carissa Brown, Madand Sue Beukema of Newton. eleine Bretey, Kenton Reece. Kathy Toms serves as the Fashion Fashion Revue (clothing Following are the honors each Day superintendent. constructed by 4-H’er) 4-H’ers serving as narrators participant received that night as for the style show included Car- well as their division (Junior - J, Outstanding: Emma Aitchison issa Brown, Kenton Reece, Emma Intermediate - I, and Senior - S) (J), Nora Aitchison (J), McKayla Dozier (J) Ribbon Placings for Whalen, and Andrew Larson.
Blue: Lance Longhorn (J)
Ribbon Placings for Clothing Selection (clothing selected and purchased by 4-H’er) Outstanding: Katie Noland (S) (State Fair Alternate), Mattea Doran (S), Lillie Longhorn (I), Vanessa Scott (I), Viatris Scott (J) Blue: Juniors - Natalie Bretey, Summer Crocheck, Josie Noland, Kenna Redies and Sarah Swigert Intermediates - Amanda Brown, Rachel Lease, Landra Reece, Ebony Scott, Emma Toms and Spencer Toms Seniors - Madeleine Bretey and Aaliyah Scott Ribbon Placings for $15 Challenge (previously owned outfit purchased for $15 or less) Outstanding Purple: Madeleine Bretey (S) (State Fair Alter-
nate), Kenton Reece (S), Landra Reece (I), Emma Aitchison (J), Josie Noland (J), Izzy Panakos (J), Kenna Redies (J), Claire Smith (J), Sarah Swigert (J) Blue: Junior- Nora Aitchison, Katherine Barnes, Natalie Bretey, Lance Longhorn, Angelica Moody, Rylie Weyhrich Intermediate - Lillie Longhorn, Hannah Sackett, Makenzie Weyhrich Ribbon Placings for Savvy Shopper Challenge (new outfit purchased for $25 or less at retail stores) Outstanding Purple: Madeleine Bretey (S), Emma Toms (I), Claire Smith (J) B l u e :Ju n i o r - K a t h e ri n e Barnes, Natalie Bretey, Shown Crocheck, McKayla Dozier and Lance Longhorn Intermediate- Rachel Lease, Lillie Longhorn, Landra Reece, and Spencer Toms Senior - Carissa Brown
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49 Boone Co. 4-H exhibits selected for State Fair One-hundred-ninety (190) 4-H members entered a total of 890 4-H family consumer science and special interest exhibits at the 2013 Boone County Fair on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Fourteen judges visited with 4-H members about their exhibits during conference judging. Members talked about their goals, steps they went through to create their exhibits, and what they learned. The judges shared comments and suggestions with each member as exhibits were evaluated. 4-H exhibits are judged to educate, encourage, and evaluate the youth about their project work. 4-H members who have completed fifth through twelfth grades are eligible to have exhibits selected for the Iowa State Fair August 8 - 18. These exhibits were displayed in the southeast corner of the community building during the 2013 Boone County Fair. 4-H members whose exhibits were selected for state fair are: Family and Consumer Sciences Department Clothing, Sewing & Needle Arts: Natalie Bretey, Boone (camouflaged bean bag chair); Hannah Sackett, Ogden (displayed outfit); Landra Reece, Boone (displayed outfit); Mattea Doran, Beaver (sundress). Consumer Management: Katie Noland, Woodward (oatmeal comparison). Food and Nutrition: Mary Heiller, Madrid (Danish almond bearclaws); Madeleine Bretey, Boone (canned picante); Cassidy Warson, Madrid (cherry kolaches) and (My Food Journey poster); Sarah Heiller, Madrid (Apple Pie). Home Improvement: Austin Flynn, Ogden (refinished antique saw); Mallory Judge, Boone (locker). Other Family Consumer Science: Viatris Scott, Pilot Mound (hand scrubs and bath salts). Special Interest Department Animals, Agriculture and Natural Resources: Claire Whalen, Pilot Mound (My First Year of Beekeeping); Emma Whalen, Pilot Mound (Building a Rabbit Grooming Table); Group Ex-
hibit – Aaliyah Scott, Bryce Scott, Ebony Scott, Vanessa Scott and Viatris Scott, Pilot Mound (The Scott Kids Build a Shade Garden); Bryce Scott, Pilot Mound (Laundry Soap Comparison) and (Ethiopia); Mason Porter, Boone (Clean Stream Game). 4-H Poster Communications: Carissa Brown, Boone (Unmask Your Opportunities poster) and Landra Reece, Boone (4-H is Busy poster). Science, Mechanical and Engineering: Kenton Reece, Boone (barn beam queen bed); Cassidy Warson, Madrid (wooden doll cradle); Aaron Swanson, Madrid (oak shelf); Grant Heineman, Ogden (oak mantle); Madeleine Bretey, Boone (Acid & Base presentation); Zach Martin, Boone (sliver wooden tube clock). This year’s area state fair exhibitors are, front row, left to right, Austin Flynn, Paige Garcia, Personal Development: Ma- Hannah Sackett. Middle row, Mattea Doran, Claire Whalen, Emma Whalen, Katie Noland, son Porter, Boone (Capital View Josie Noland, Sierra Miller. Back Row: Grant Heineman, Maryssa Soder, Zane Satre. of Iowa poster); Sierra Miller, Boxholm (sea shell display); Mattea Doran, Beaver (My Family Ties scrapbook); Katie Noland, Woodward (Random Acts of Kindness); Paige Garcia, Paton (My Handicap Story); Delaney & Claire Aitchison, Madrid (Mission Trip poster). Photography: Oliver Dies, Ames (under pier opening photo) and (girl on Boogie board photo); Mattea Doran, Beaver (girl in chair photo); Nathan Wilson, Boone (pitchfork in straw photo); Mason Porter, Boone (prairie grass photo); Kurt Yaeger, Boone (black and white waterfall photo); Braeden Weyhrich, Boone (series of 3 clarinet photos). Visual Arts: Amanda Brown, Boone (painted chair); Greta Aspengren, Boone (painting); Maryssa Soder, Ogden (woodburned tiger); Haley Bethards, Madrid (painted canvas); Delaney Aitchison, Madrid (clay tiles). Aerospace Interest Group model rockets: Grant Heineman, Ogden (Mean Machine); Zane Satre, Ogden (Mean Machine); Zach Martin, Boone (Mean Machine); and Jacob Stern, Boone (Guardian). UPPER RIGHT: Exhibits advancing to the State Fair. Among the many categories represented are photography, fashion, personal development, food and nutrition, woodworking and visual arts.
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A creative assortment of exhibits Wednesday morning of the Boone County Fair, 4-H and FFA members take their exhibits to the community building for judging. Exhibits are then displayed in booths throughout the building. Following are the ribbon placings. Animal Science Bluff Creek Wranglers: Lance Longhorn, R; Emma Whalen, P. Boxholm Blazers: Paige Garcia, B. Horse Interest Club: Paige Stewart, B. Town & Country Pioneers: Colton Zalesak, B. Westside Hustlers: Izzy Panakos, B. Child Development Westside Hustlers: Margo Christensen. Citizenship Bluff Creek Wranglers: Lance Longhorn, P; Lillie Longhorn, P; Angelica Moody, P; Katie Ross, P; Aaliyah Scott, P, B; Bryce Scott, P, B; Ebony Scott, P, B; Vanessa Scott, P, B; Viatris Scott, P, B; Claire Whalen, P; Emma Whalen, P. Boxholm Blazers: Cassey Davisson, P; Paige Garcia, B; Parker Garcia, B; Sierra Miller, B; Lexee Nelson, B; Mackenzie Russell, 2 B; Bryce Stevens, B. Peoples Guys & Gals: Dalaney Bice, B; Ariel Charter, B; Micki Charter, B; Mattea Doran, B; Josie Noland, 3 B; Katie Noland, P, B; Hannah Sackett, B; Elizabeth Weyers, B. Clothing and Fashion Bluff Creek Wranglers: Lance Longhorn, B; Aaliyah Scott, P; Ebony Scott, B; Vanessa Scott, B; Viatris Scott, B. Peoples Guys & Gals: Mattea Doran, P; Josie Noland, B; Hannah Sackett, P; Rachel Spinler, P, 2 B. Southside Pioneers: Wyatt Westberg, B; McKayla Dozier, 2 B. Communication Peoples Guys & Gals: Josie Noland, 2 P. Consumer Management Peoples Guys & Gals: Katie Noland, P. Environment and Sustainability Bluff Creek Wranglers: Bryce Scott, P; Claire Whalen. Boxholm Blazers: Cassey Davisson, P. Peoples Guys & Gals: Ariel Charter, B. Westside Hustlers: McKayla Dozier, B. Extemporaneous Speaking Bluff Creek Wranglers: Bryce Scott, R. Food and Nutrition Bluff Creek Wranglers: Lance Longhorn R; Lillie Longhorn, B; Aaliyah Scott, B; Bryce Scott, B; Ebony Scott, B; Vanessa Scott, B; Viatris Scott, B. Boxholm Blazers: Paige Garcia, 2 B; Parker Garcia, B; Mackenzie Russell, B, R; Bryce Stevens, R. Peoples Guys & Gals: Ally Baumhover, P; Dalaney Bice, 2 B; Mattea Doran, B; Max Helbling, P; Josie Noland, B; Katie Noland 3 B; Hannah Sackett, 3 B; Mallory Schmitz, B. Southside Pioneers: Hannah Booth, 2 B; Aubrey Keenan, 2 B; Natalie Keenan, 3 B. Westside Hustlers: Abby Bryan, 2 B; Kimberley Christensen, P; Samuel Christensen, P; McKayla Dozier, B; Zane Satre, P. Gardening Bluff Creek Wranglers: Lance Longhorn, B. Home Improvement
Samantha Flynn, Westside Hustlers, waits her turn with the judge.
Xander Soder visits with judges about his woodcarving project. Bluff Creek Wranglers: Emma Whalen, B. Boxholm Blazers: Sierra Miller, B; Lexee Nelson, B. Peoples Guys & Gals: Mae Anderson, B; Ariel Charter, R; Micki Charter, R; Natalie Helbling, B; Katie Noland, B; Hannah Sackett, B; Breana Spinler, B. Westside Hustlers: Abby Bryan, B;
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Austin Flynn, P; Samantha Flynn, 2 B; Stephen Flynn, P, B; Jackie Lawler, R. Horticulture Bluff Creek Wranglers: Aaliyah Scott, P, R; Bryce Scott, P; Ebony Scott, P, B; Vanessa Scott, P, B; Viatris Scott, P, B. Boxholm Blazers: Paige Garcia, B; Parker Garcia, B. Mechanics
Town & Country Pioneers: Colton Zalesak, B. Westside Hustlers: McKayla Dozier, B. Music Bluff Creek Wranglers: Angelica Moody, B. Other Agriculture and Natural Resources Bluff Creek Wranglers: Bryce Scott,
P. Other Family & Consumer Sciences Bluff Creek Wranglers: Viatris Scott, P. Peoples Guys & Gals: Ally Baumhover, P, Ariel Charter, B. Photography Bluff Creek Wranglers: Trinitie Barnett, 2 P, 2 B; Lance Longhorn, 2 B; Lillie Longhorn, B, R; Claire Whalen, 4 B. Boxholm Blazers: Cassey Davisson, 4 B; Paige Garcia, 2 B, R; Lexee Nelson, B; Mackenzie Russell, 2 B, 2 R; Bryce Stephens, 2 B, 2 R. Peoples Guys & Gals: Mae Anderson, P, B; Ally Baumhover, P, 3 B; Dalaney Bice, P, 3 B; Mattea Doran, 2 P, 3 B; Ali Dunlavey, P, 2 B, R; Jack Grell, 3 B; Max Helbling, B; Trey Lettow, P, 3 B; Kyle Neuhalfen, 5 B; Josie Noland, P, 3 B; Katie Noland, 4 B; Breana Spinler, 4 B; Rachel Spinler, P, 3 B; Elizabeth Weyers, 3 B, R. Southside Pioneers: Hannah Booth, 3 B; Madison Motz, B; Wyatt Westberg, 4 B. Westside Hustlers: Abby Bryan, 4 B; Katherine Christensen, B; McKayla Dozier, P, B, R; Samantha Flynn, 4 B; Jackie Lawler, 2 B; Chelsie McCool, R, W; Kayla Pfiffner, P, B; Lennon Schriever, P, 3 B. Science, Engineering and Technology Bluff Creek Wranglers: Cade Barnett, B; Trinitie Barnett, B; Angelica Moody, B; Aaliyah Scott, B; Bryce Scott, B; Ebony Scott, R; Vanessa Scott, B; Viatris Scott, B. Town & Country Pioneers: Dillon Schmidt, R; Colton Zalesak, B. Westside Hustlers: Sam Arnold, B; Austin Flynn, B; Stephen Flynn, R; Grant Heineman, P; Izzy Panakos, P; Justus Rude, B; Jacob Samuelson, B; Zane Satre, P. Self-Determined Boxholm Blazers: Paige Garcia, P; Sierra Miller, P. Peoples Guys & Gals: Mattea Doran, P; Josie Noland, P. Southside Pioneers: Wyatt Westberg, P; Josie Consier, B; Jackie Lawler, B. Sewing & Needle Arts Boxholm Blazers: Parker Garcia, B. Peoples Guys & Gals: Mae Anderson, R; Micki Charter, B. Westside Hustlers: Abby Bryan, B; Izzy Panakos, B; Jacob Samuelson, P. Visual Arts Bluff Creek Wranglers: Lillie Longhorn, B; Bryce Scott, B; Ebony Scott, B. Boxholm Blazers: Cassey Davisson, B; Paige Garcia, 3 P, B; Parker Garcia, 4 B; Sierra Miller, P; Lexee Nelson, B, R; Mackenzie Russell, B; Bryce Stevens, B. Peoples Guys & Gals: Ally Baumhover, 6 P, 2 B; Natalie Helbling, B; Josie Noland, 2 B; Mallory Schmitz, P, 2 B; Elizabeth Weyers, 2 B, 2 R. Southside Pioneers: Hannah Booth, 2 P, 4 B; Madison Motz, P; Aubrey Keenan, P, 2 B. Town & Country Pioneers: Maryssa Soder, P, B. Westside Hustlers: Joelle Consier, P; McKayla Dozier, B; Jackie Lawler, B; Izzy Panakos, B. Woodworking Boxholm Blazers: Mackenzie Russell, B. Peoples Guys & Gals: Micki Charter, B; Max Helbling, P; Natalie Helbling, B; Josie Noland, B. Town & Country Pioneers: Xander Soder, 2 B. Westside Hustlers: Grant Heineman, P; Jacob Samuelson, B; Lennon Schriever, P.
Congratulations to all our Boone County exhibitors!
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2013 Boone County Fair herdsmanship results
Grant Heineman of the Westside Hustlers was named Senior Swine Showman at the fair.
Swine show results Emma Clausen, Bluff Creek Wranglers 4 P, B, Champion Feeder Pig, Reserve Champion Purebred Market Pig. Aaliyah Scott, Bluff Creek Wranglers, P, 2 B, Champion Heavyweight Pig. Bryce Scott, Bluff Creek Wranglers, P, 2 R, Reserve Champion Heavyweight Pig. Ebony Scott, Bluff Creek Wranglers, 2 B. Vanessa Scott, Bluff Creek Wranglers, 2 B. Viatris Scott, Bluff Creek Wranglers, B, R. Aubrey Keenan, Southside Pioneers, B, P. Natalie Keenan, Southside Pioneers, 3 P, 3 B, Champion Market Litter, Reserve Champion Farrowed Market Barrow. Katherine Christensen, Westside Hustlers, 3 B, R. Kimberly Christensen, Westside Hustlers, P, 2 B, R, Champion Derby Rate of Gain. Margo Christensen, Westside Hus-
tlers, 2 B. Samuel Christensen, Westside Hustlers, 2 P, 3 B, 2 R, Reserve Champion Derby Rate of Gain. Grant Heineman, Westside Hustlers, 4 P, 2 B, Senior Swine Showmanship. Emma Clausen, Bluff Creek Wranglers, 3 P, B, Reserve Champion Purebred Market Pig. Wesley Clausen, Bluff Creek Wranglers, B. Kade Polich, Peoples Guys & Gals, P, Champion Farrowed Market Gilt. John Polich, Peoples Guys & Gals, B. Connor Sackett, Peoples Guys & Gals, 2 P, B, Reserve Champion Farrowed Market Gilt. Tate Lettow, Peoples Guys & Gals, 3 P, Intermediate Swine Showman. Trey Lettow, Peoples Guys & Gals, 2 P, Reserve Champion Purchased Market Gilt, Reserve Champion Purchased Market Barrow. Reese Jamison, Peoples Guys & Gals, P, Champion Purchased Market Barrow and Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog.
Mary Clancy, Boone County ISU Extension and Outreach Program Coordinator, announced the winners in the Herdsmanship Contest at this year’s Boone County Fair. All clubs with livestock exhibits at the county fair are given a herdsmanship score each day according to the following criteria: cleanliness of alleys, stalls, and pens; arrangement of exhibit area; and appearance of animals. This year’s herdsmanship “Club of the Day” and species awards were sponsored by Vision Bank. The daily 4-H club winners were the Boxholm Blazers, Madrid Merry Makers, People’s Guys & Gals, and Poultry Interest Club. Winners in each livestock department were:
Beef: 1st-Madrid Merry Makers, 2nd-Westside Hustlers Horse: 1st –Green Clovers, 2ndBluff Creek Wranglers Sheep: 1st-Boxholm Blazers, 2ndHorse Interest Club Swine: 1st-Luther Livewires, 2nd- Vanessa Scott, Champion Other Commercial Ewe Lamb Rural & City Newcomers Rabbit: 1st Tie-Harrison Hilltop Hornets, Madrid Merry Makers and Poultry Interest Club Poultry: 1st –Boxholm Blazers, 2ndSafety Education in Shooting Sports Pen of 3 Beef: 1st-People’s Guys Kyle Neuhalfen, Peoples Guys vidual. & Gals, P, Champion Purebred Ewe Lexee Nelson, Boxholm Blazers, 5 and Gals, 2nd-Westside Hustlers P, 2 B. Lamb. Dairy Cattle: 1st-Westside Hustlers, Tristan Frantum, Southside Pio- Calvin Stewart, Horse Interest Club, 2nd-Town and Country Pioneers neers, B, R, Champion Purebred Pair 6 P, Champion Blackface Commercial Dairy and Meat Goat: 1st-Luther of Ewes. Ewe Lamb and Supreme Champion Livewires, 2nd Tie-Bluff Creek Wran- Jordyn Achenbach, Peoples Guys Breeding Ewe, Intermediate Sheep glers, Boxholm Blazers & Town and & Gals, 6 P, 4 B, Champion Purebred Showmanship, Born and Raised Market Country Pioneers. Yearling Ewe, Elite Showmanship, Lamb, Champion Blackface Individual Champion Rate of Gain, Reserve Su- Light Weight, Champion Blackface preme Champion Market Lamb, Re- Individual Medium Weight, Champion LOWER LEFT: Reese Ja- serve Champion Blackface Individual, Blackface Individual Heavy Weight, mison showed the Reserve Blackface Medium Weight Pen of 3. Champion Blackface Individual, ChamGrand Champion Market Bryce Achenbach, Peoples Guys pion Market Lamb. & Gals, 5 P, 6 B, Reserve Supreme Aubrey Keenan, Southside PioHog. Champion Breeding Ewe, Junior Show- neers, P, 7 B. manship, Reserve Champion Whiteface Natalie Keenan, Southside Pioneers, LOWER RIGHT: Kate Chris- Individual, Whiteface Pen of 3, Reserve 3 B. tensen does her part for Champion Pen of 3. Kylie Westberg, Southside Pioneers, herdsmanship by cleaning Jack Grell, Peoples Guys & Gals, 4 3 P, 6 B, Senior Sheep Showmanship, Champion Speckleface Individual alleys in the swine barn. B. Christensen is a member of Aaliyah Scott, Bluff Creek Wran- Heavy Weight, Champion Speckleface Individual. glers, 3 P, 2 B. Westside Hustlers. Bryce Scott, Bluff Creek Wranglers, Cassey Davisson, Boxholm Blazers, 7 B. 2 P, 2 B. Ebony Scott, Bluff Creek Wranglers, Bryce Stevens, Boxholm Blazers, B. 2 P, Champion Speckleface Individual Joel Delp, Westside Hustlers, 2 P, 7 Light Weight and Reserve Champion B. Speckleface Individual. Wyatt Westberg, Southside Pio Vanessa Scott, Bluff Creek Wran- neers, 3 P, 6 B, Champion Blackface glers, P, 2 B, Champion Other Ewe Individual Light Medium Weight. Lamb. Zane Satre, Westside Hustlers, 2 P, Viatris Scott, Bluff Creek Wranglers, 5 B, Champion Blackface Heavy Weight 2 P, 2 B, Champion Whiteface Indi- Pen of 3, Champion Pen of 3.
Sheep show results
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Calvin Stewart, Champion Breeding Ewe, Champion Market Lamb, Intermediate Sheep Showman.
Viatris Scott with her Champion Whiteface Individual Lamb.
Zane Satre, Westside Hustlers, with his Champion Pen of 3.
Jordyn Achenbach with her Reserve Supreme Champion Market Lamb.
The sheep judge evaluates a class of black face lambs.
RIGHT: Bryce Achenbach showed the Reserve Champion Breeding Ewe at the Boone County Fair.
Kylie Westberg showed the Champion Speckleface Individual Lamb.
Ebony Scott with her Reserve Champion Speckleface Individual Lamb.
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Showing the Champion Market Steer was Patrick Good.
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Bryce Snedden and his Champion Market Heifer.
Ethan Snedden with his Champion Merit Breed- Kendall Shaw showed the Champion Breed- Viatris Scott showed the Champion Shorthorn Plus Breeding Heifer at the Boone County Fair. ing Heifer. ing Heifer.
Area cattle place well in beef show Breeding Heifers Aaliyah Scott, Bluff Creek Wranglers, B. Bryce Scott, Bluff Creek Wranglers, P, Reserve Champion Shorthorn Breeding Heifer. Ebony Scott, Bluff Creek Wranglers, P, Champion Shorthorn Breeding Heifer. Vanessa Scott, Bluff Creek Wranglers, P, Reserve Champion Shorthorn Plus Breeding Heifer. Viatris Scott, Bluff Creek Wranglers, P, Champion Shorthorn Plus Breeding Heifer. Ethan Snedden, Westside Hustlers, P, Champion Merit Breeding Heifer. Kendall Shaw, Boxholm Blazers, P, Grand Champion Breeding Heifer and Champion Simmental Breeding Heifer. McKayla Dozier, Westside Hustlers, P, Reserve Champion Simmental Breeding Heifer. Denver Hoskins, Westside Hustlers, P, Champion All Other Breeding Heifer. Lance Longhorn, Bluff Creek Wranglers, B. Lillie Longhorn, Bluff Creek Wranglers, B. Elizabeth Good, Westside Hustlers, P, B, Reserve Champion Commercial Breeding Heifer. Noah Snedden, Westside Hustlers, P, Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Heifer and Champion Commercial Breeding Heifer. Bucket/Bottle Calf Hannah Sackett, Peoples Guys & Gals, P, Top Point Bucket/Bottle Calf. Market Heifers
Patrick Good, Westside Hustlers, P, Reserve Grand Champion Market Heifer. Bryce Snedden, Westside Hustlers, P, Grand Champion Market Heifer. Rate of Gain Market Heifers Patrick Good, Westside Hustlers, B. Bryce Snedden Westside Hustlers, B. Steers Tristan Frantum, Southside Pioneers, P, Reserve Champion Hereford Market Steer. McKayla Dozier, Westside Hustlers, P, Champion Market Steer of Merit. Lillie Longhorn, Bluff Creek Wranglers, P, Reserve Champion Light Weight Crossbred Steer. Lance Longhorn, Bluff Creek Wranglers, B. Tristan Frantum, Southside Pioneers, B. Patrick Good, Westside Hustlers, P, Champion Medium Weight Crossbred Steer. Kody Hoskins, Westside Hustlers, P, Reserve Champion Medium Weight Crossbred Steer. Elizabeth Good Westside Hustlers, P, Reserve Champion Heavy Weight Crossbred Steer. Grant Heineman, Westside Hustlers, P, Champion Heavy Weight Crossbred Steer. Carcass Contest Tristan Frantum, Southside Pioneers, B, Champion Carcass Live. Rate of Gain Lance Longhorn, Bluff Creek Wranglers, B. McKayla Dozier, Westside Hustlers,
B. Elizabeth Good, Westside Hustlers, B. Grant Heineman, Westside Hustlers, P, Reserve Champion Rate of Gain Steer. Kody Hoskins, Westside Hustlers, B. Showmanship Aaliyah Scott, Bluff Creek Wranglers, B. Bryce Scott, Bluff Creek Wranglers, B. Elizabeth Good, Westside Hustlers, P. Patrick Good, Westside Hustlers, B. Grant Heineman, Westside Hustlers, P, Senior Showman. Bryce Snedden, Westside Hustlers, P. Lance Longhorn, Bluff Creek Wranglers, B. Viatris Scott, Bluff Creek Wranglers, B. McKayla Dozier, Westside Hustlers, P, Junior Showman. Denver Hoskins, Westside Hustlers, B. Ethan Snedden, Westside Hustlers, P. Cassey Davisson, Boxholm Blazers, P. Lillie Longhorn, Bluff Creek Wranglers, B. Ebony Scott, Bluff Creek Wranglers, B. Vanessa Scott, Bluff Creek Wranglers, B. Noah Snedden, Westside Hustlers, P, Intermediate Showman.
Hannah Sackett with her Champion Bucket/Bottle calf. Photos of the Champion Steer of Merit and Champion Shorthorn Breeding Heifer can be found inside The Ogden Reporter.
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Results from the rabbit show Cade Barnett, Bluff Creek Wranglers, 3 P, 2 B, R, Champion Commercial Rabbit, First Place Costume Class. Trinitie Barnett, Bluff Creek Wranglers, 4 P, 2 B, R. Claire Whalen, 4 P, B, Reserve Champion Fancy Rabbit, Intermediate Rabbit Showmanship. Emma Whalen, Bluff Creek Wranglers, 3 P, 2 B. Ally Baumhover, Peoples Guys & Gals, 3 P, B, R. Ariel Charter, Peoples Guys & Gals, 2 P, B. Hayden Cook, Westside Hustlers, P, 2 B, 2 R. Allison Arnold, Westside Hustlers, 2 B, R. Sam Arnold, Westside Hustlers, 2 B, R. Kyle Neuhalfen, Peoples Guys & Gals, 2 B. Sierra Phipps, Westside Hustlers, P, 2 B. Paige Garcia, Boxholm Blazers, 2 P, R. Sarah Swigert, Westside Hustlers, 3 P, R. Bryce Stevens, Boxholm Blazers, 2 P. Haley Swigert, Westside Hustlers, 2 P, B, Champion Non-Standard Fancy Rabbit, First Place Fur Class.
Haley Swigert
Caid Barnett
Claire Whalen
Blake Haub, Westside Hustlers, had the Champion Dairy Cow.
Dairy cow, dairy and meat goats Following are results from the dairy cow and dairy and meat goat shows at the Boone County Fair. Emily Nordhoff, Town & Country Pioneers, 2 P, Champion Dairy Goat, Dairy Goat Showman. Carter Haub, Town & Country Pioneers, 2 B in the dairy cow division. Blake Haub, Westside Hustlers, 3 B, Champion Dairy Cow, Reserve Champion Dairy Cow, Dairy Cow Showman. Meat goat Aaliyah Scott, Bluff Creek Wranglers, R, B. Bryce Scott, Bluff Creek Wranglers, 2 R. Vanessa Scott, Bluff Creek Wranglers, R. Ebony Scott, Bluff Creek Wranglers, B. Viatris Scott, Bluff Creek Wranglers, 2 B, Junior Meat Goat Showman. Cassey Davisson, Boxholm Blazers, 3 B.
Viatris Scott won the Junior Meat Goat Showmanship class.
Chickens, roosters, ducks, geese in poultry show Following are results from the poultry show at the Boone County Fair. Kyle Neuhalfen, Peoples Guys & Gals: 4 B. Sierra Phipps, Westside Hustlers: 2 R, 15 B, 2 P, First Place Fancy Duck, First Place Goose. Elizabeth Weyers, Peoples Guys & Gals, 13 B, 2 P, First Place Commercial Duck, Intermediate Poultry Showman.
Lance Longhorn, Bluff Creek Wranglers, 4 B, Champion Bantam Chicken, Reserve Champion Bantam Chicken, Junior Poultry Showman. Cade Barnett, Bluff Creek Wranglers, 5 B. Claire Whalen, Bluff Creek Wranglers, 3 B. Trinitie Barnett, Bluff Creek Wranglers, 6 B, P.
Small pets/cats Small Pets Ariel Charter, Peoples Guys & Gals, P. Micki Charter, Peoples Guys & Gals, B. Cat Breanna Knight, Southside Pioneers, P.
Paige Garcia, Boxholm Blazers, B. Parker Garcia, Boxholm Blazers, B. Lance Longhorn, Bluff Creek Wranglers, R. Ellen Polich, Peoples Guys & Gals, B. Izzy Panakos, Westside Hustlers, P.
Showing the Champion and Reserve Champion Bantam Chicken this year was Lance Longhorn of the Bluff Creek Wranglers.
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Sierra Phipps showing the Champion Fancy Duck.
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Horse show packed with variety of events Horse Showman James Foster, Southside Pioneers, B, Senior Showmanship; Cassidy Shreve, Westside Hustlers, R; Lillie Longhorn, Bluff Creek Wranglers, P; Paige Stewart, Horse Interest Club, P; Brianna Knight, Southside Pioneers, R; Colton Zalesak, Town & Country Pioneers, B; Maryssa Soder, Town & Country Pioneers, R; Kacie Hoskins, Westside Hustlers, R; Paige Garcia, Boxholm Blazers, B; Parker Garcia, Boxholm Blazers, B; Xander Soder, Town & Country Pioneers, B. Pony Parker Garcia, B; Breanna Knight, R; Colton Zalesak, B. Yearling Horse Breanna Knight, P, Champion Yearling Horse. Three Year Old Mare Brooke Schmidt, Town & Country Pioneers, P, Champion Three Year Old Mare and Champion Western. Western Type Mare Lillie Longhorn, P; James Foster, P, Champion 4 Years + Western Type Mare and Reserve Champion Western Mare; Jordan Stephens, Westside Hustlers, R. Western Type Gelding Paige Garcia, R; Paige Stewart, B; James Foster, P; Champion 4 Years + Western Type Gelding and Champion Western Gelding; Maryssa Soder, R; Cassidy Shreve, P; Kacie Hoskins, B. Mule or Donkey
Xander Soder, B, Champion Mule. Costume Class
Parker Garcia, B; Paige Stewart, B; Xander Soder, P, Champion Costume Class. Equitation Lillie Longhorn, P, Champion Tandem Bareback Equitation; Paige Stewart, B; Brooke Schmidt, B; Samantha Flynn, Westside Hustlers, B; Dillon Schmidt, Town & Country Pioneers, P, Champion Senior Bareback Equitation; Samantha Flynn, B; Lillie Longhorn, B; Brooke Schmidt, P, Champion Intermediate Bareback Equitation; Parker Garcia, R. Senior Western Pleasure Dillon Schmidt, P, Champion Senior Western Pleasure; Cassidy Shreve, R; Samantha Flynn, R. Junior Walk Trot Paige Garcia, B; Parker Garcia, R; Jordan Stephens, R. Intermediate Western Pleasure Lillie Longhorn, P; Breanna Knight, R; Brooke Schmidt, P, Champion Intermediate Western Pleasure; Maryssa
Soder, B.
Goat Tying
Junior Western Pleasure Paige Garcia, B; Xander Soder, B; Jordan Stephens, B. Pony Pleasure
Parker Garcia, B.
James Foster, B; Samantha Flynn, P, Champion Senior Goat Tying; Lillie Longhorn, W; Paige Stewart, P, Champion Intermediate Goat Tying; Colton Zalesak, W; Paige Garcia, R; Parker Garcia, W.
Intermediate Horsemanship
Flag Race
Lillie Longhorn, B; Paige Stewart, B; Breanna Knight, B, Brooke Schmidt, P; Colton Zalesak, B; Maryssa Soder, B.
Cassidy Shreve, W; Samantha Flynn, R; Lillie Longhorn, W; Paige Stewart, R; Breanna Knight, R; Colton Zalesak, P, Champion Intermediate Flag Race; Paige Garcia, R; Parker Garcia, R; Jordan Stephens, R.
Junior Horsemanship Paige Garcia, P, Champion Junior Western Horsemanship; Parker Garcia, B. Western Riding Pattern #1 Parker Garcia, W; Lillie Longhorn, B; Paige Stewart, R. Open English Pleasure Lillie Longhorn, B; Brooke Schmidt, P, Champion Open English Pleasure. Open English Equitation Lillie Longhorn B; Brooke Schmidt, P, Champion Open English Equitation. Trail James Foster, B; Dillon Schmidt, R; Cassidy Shreve, R; Samantha Flynn, B; Lillie Longhorn, P; Paige Stewart, P; Breanna Knight, B; Brooke Schmidt, P; Colton Zalesak, P; Maryssa Soder, R; Paige Garcia, B; Parker Garcia, R. Barrel Racing
Pick Up Senior James Foster, W; Dillon Schmidt, P, Champion Senior Pick Up; Samantha Flynn, W. Keyhole Cassidy Shreve, R; Samantha Flynn, B; Lillie Longhorn, W; Paige Stewart, W; Breanna Knight, R; Colton Zalesak, W; Paige Garcia, R; Parker Garcia, R; Xander Soder, Town & Country Pioneers, won the Costume Jordan Stephens, R. Horse King Dillon Schmidt, Town & Country Pioneers King’s Attendant: Parker Garcia, Boxholm Blazers Horse Queen Cassidy Shreve, Westside Hustlers Queen’s Attendant: Erica Heckman, Rural & City Newcomers
Class.
King Dillon Schmidt and Queen Cassidy Shreve are pictured on page one of this week’s Ogden Reporter.
James Foster, R; Dillon Schmidt, R; Samantha Flynn, B; Lillie Longhorn, P; Paige Stewart, B; Breanna Knight, R; Brooke Schmidt, R; Colton Zalesak, P; Maryssa Soder, W; Kacie Hoskins, R; Paige Garcia, R: Parker Garcia, R; Jordan Stephens, R. Pole Bending James Foster, B; Dillon Schmidt, W; Samantha Flynn, R; Lillie Longhorn, P; Paige Stewart, B; Breanna Knight, R; Brooke Schmidt, R; Colton Zalesak, B; Maryssa Soder, R; Kacie Hoskins, W; Paige Garcia, R; Parker Garcia, R; Jordan Stephens, R. Egg Race James Foster, B; Dillon Schmidt, P, Champion Senior Egg Race; Cassidy Shreve, B; Samantha Flynn, R; Lillie Longhorn, B; Paige Stewart, B; Breanna Knight R; Brooke Schmidt, R; Colton Zalesak, B; Maryssa Soder, R; Kacie Hoskins, B; Paige Garcia, B; Parker Garcia, R; Jordan Stephens, R. Boot Race James Foster, W; Samantha Flynn P, Champion Senior Boot Race; Lillie Longhorn, P, Champion Intermediate Boot Race; Colton Zalesak, B; Maryssa Soder, B; Kacie Hoskins, R; Parker Garcia, R; Jordan Stephens, P, Champion Junior Boot Race.
Samantha Flynn, Westside Hustlers, is this year’s Senior Boot Race Champion.
Brooke Schmidt, Town & Country Pioneers, showed the Champion Western Mare at the 2013 Boone County Fair.
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James Foster, Southside Pioneers, with his Champion Western Gelding.
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