2012 C OUNTY F AIR A SPECIAL SECTION OF THE DENISON BULLETIN AND DENISON REVIEW www.DBRnews.com | Friday, July 27, 2012 Section A Royalty Sievertsen, Ketelsen reign as 2012 Crawford County Fair Queen and King Royalty was crowned for the 2012 Crawford County Fair on Tuesday evening at the Deni- son High School Fine Arts Center. Lynsie Sievertsen, daughter of Jeff and Rhonda Sievertsen, of Manilla, was crowned queen. Ten years ago Sievert- sen was crowned as the Little Miss Princess for the 2002 Crawford County Fair. She said she looked up to the fair queen when she was Little Miss Princess and hoped to some day enter the fair queen contest and become a role model for this year’s Little Miss Princess candidates. Paige Saunders, the second runner-up in the queen con- test, was the 2001 Little Miss Princess. Nathan Ketelsen, son of Rick and Rhonda Ketelsen, of Denison, was named king. The 2012 Little Miss Princess is Arynn Outhouse, daughter of Les and Deb Out- house, of Defiance. Her brother, Alex Outhouse, was named the 2012 King of Clowns. His stage name is Farmer AL. Following are the runners- up and Miss Congeniality title winners in the queen and Lit- tle Miss Princess contests. Queen contest First runner-up: MaKayla Smith, daughter of Brent and Malisa Smith, Charter Oak Second runner-up: Paige Saunders, daughter of Jon and Jill Saunders, Manilla Third runner-up: Brooke Gruhn, daughter of Mike and Susan Gruhn, Manning Miss Congeniality: Carolyn Opperman, daughter of Jim and Darci Opperman, Man- ning Little Miss Princess First runner-up: Payton Henningsen, daughter of Dean and Stephanie Hen- ningsen, Westside Second runner-up: Kira Langenfeld, daughter of Chad and Heather Langenfeld, Denison Third runner-up: Kallie Bromert, daughter of Justin and Ann Bromert, Vail Miss Congeniality: Sophia Smith, daughter of Brian Smith and Jennifer Zupp, Denison Lisa Vogt was the master of ceremonies for the coronation. Roscoe’s Jewelry donated all the trophies, Don’s Inc. donat- ed the crown for the princess, Country Rose donated the dec- orations and the flowers, Cronk’s Café donated the space for the preliminary judg- ing and Denison Community Schools provided the Fine Arts Center for the coronation cer- emony. Fair Royalty Royalty for the 2012 Crawford County Fair was, from left, Little Miss Princess Aryn Outhouse, King of Clowns Alex Outhouse, Queen Lynsie Sievertsen and King Nathan Ketelsen. Photos by Gordon Wolf Little Miss Princess and Court From left are Miss Congeniality Sophia Smith, Third Runner-Up Kallie Bromert, Little Miss Princess Arynn Outhouse, First Run- ner-Up Payton Henningsen and Second Runner-Up Kira Langenfeld. King and Queen Nathan Ketelsen and Lynsie Sievertsen reigned and king and queen of the 2012 Crawford County Fair. Queen and Court From left are Miss Congeniality Carolyn Opperman, First Runner-Up MaKayla Smith, Queen Lynsie Sievertsen, Second Run- ner-Up Paige Saunders and Third Runner-Up Brooke Gruhn. King of Clowns Alex Outhouse, stage name Farmer AL, was the King of Clowns.
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2012 COUNTY FAIRA S P E C I A L S E C T I O N O F T H E D E N I S O N B U L L E T I N A N D D E N I S O N R E V I E W
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ARoyalty
Sievertsen, Ketelsen reign as2012 Crawford County Fair Queen and King
Royalty was crowned for the2012 Crawford County Fair onTuesday evening at the Deni-son High School Fine ArtsCenter.
Lynsie Sievertsen, daughterof Jeff and Rhonda Sievertsen,of Manilla, was crownedqueen. Ten years ago Sievert-sen was crowned as the LittleMiss Princess for the 2002Crawford County Fair. Shesaid she looked up to the fairqueen when she was LittleMiss Princess and hoped tosome day enter the fair queencontest and become a rolemodel for this year’s LittleMiss Princess candidates.
Paige Saunders, the secondrunner-up in the queen con-test, was the 2001 Little MissPrincess.
Nathan Ketelsen, son ofRick and Rhonda Ketelsen, ofDenison, was named king.
The 2012 Little MissPrincess is Arynn Outhouse,daughter of Les and Deb Out-house, of Defiance.
Her brother, Alex Outhouse,was named the 2012 King ofClowns. His stage name isFarmer AL.
Following are the runners-up and Miss Congeniality titlewinners in the queen and Lit-tle Miss Princess contests.
Queen contestFirst runner-up: MaKayla
Smith, daughter of Brent andMalisa Smith, Charter Oak
Second runner-up: PaigeSaunders, daughter of Jon andJill Saunders, Manilla
Third runner-up: BrookeGruhn, daughter of Mike andSusan Gruhn, Manning
Miss Congeniality: CarolynOpperman, daughter of Jimand Darci Opperman, Man-ning
Little Miss Princess First runner-up: Payton
Henningsen, daughter ofDean and Stephanie Hen-ningsen, Westside
Second runner-up: KiraLangenfeld, daughter of Chadand Heather Langenfeld,Denison
Third runner-up: KallieBromert, daughter of Justinand Ann Bromert, Vail
Miss Congeniality: SophiaSmith, daughter of BrianSmith and Jennifer Zupp,Denison
Lisa Vogt was the master ofceremonies for the coronation.Roscoe’s Jewelry donated allthe trophies, Don’s Inc. donat-ed the crown for the princess,Country Rose donated the dec-orations and the flowers,Cronk’s Café donated thespace for the preliminary judg-ing and Denison CommunitySchools provided the Fine ArtsCenter for the coronation cer-emony.
Fair RoyaltyRoyalty for the 2012 Crawford County Fair was, from left, Little Miss Princess Aryn Outhouse, King of Clowns Alex Outhouse, Queen Lynsie Sievertsen and King Nathan Ketelsen. Photos by Gordon Wolf
Little Miss Princess and CourtFrom left are Miss Congeniality Sophia Smith, Third Runner-Up Kallie Bromert, Little Miss Princess Arynn Outhouse, First Run-
ner-Up Payton Henningsen and Second Runner-Up Kira Langenfeld.
King and QueenNathan Ketelsen and Lynsie Sievertsen reigned and king and queen of the 2012
Crawford County Fair.
Queen and CourtFrom left are Miss Congeniality Carolyn Opperman, First Runner-Up MaKayla Smith, Queen Lynsie Sievertsen, Second Run-
ner-Up Paige Saunders and Third Runner-Up Brooke Gruhn.
King of Clowns
Alex Outhouse,stage nameFarmer AL, wasthe King ofClowns.
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Open Class Domestics
Record-breaking year for Open Class Domestics entriesThe open class domestics received considerably more
entries this year. In 2011, 151 people brought 523 entries.This year, 181 people brought 754 entries, an almost 50%increase in the number of entries.
Any Crawford County resident can bring entries to the an-nual fair, and 4-H members are also encouraged to bring initems that were not exhibited in the 4-H portion of thebuilding during the current year.
Fair books are usually distributed by May of each year.Items are usually entered on the Monday evening prior tothe first day fo the fair.
Following are the results for each division.
Arts & CraftsExhibitors: 90Entries: 202Purple Ribbons: Jonathon Wegebart, Alaskan Wolf draw-
Blue Ribbons: Tayler Cary (8); Karen DeBoth (7); LillainaBoeck (5); Bianca Cadwell (5); Linda Littrell (5); BryceClinkenbeard (4); Samantha Cadwell (4); Fernando Medez(4); Marvin Lorenzen (4); Abby Lingle (4); Landen Cad-well (3); Betty Andreson (3); Coleen Barngrover (3);Wyatt Johnson (3); Scott Erlbacher (3); Gavin Hipnar (3);Jonathon Wegebart (2); Summer Wolf (2); Patrick Cary(2); Rae Clinkenbeard (2); Jaden Gonzalez (2); JaniceThrockmorton (2); Gavin Miller (2); Helen Holloway (2);Sharon Gosch (2); Cheryl Heater (2); Diane McAninch (2);Dean Pigott (2); Leona Bohlmann (2); Logan Gordon (2);Lois Adams (2); Vinton Sharp (2); Rhonda Lopez (2);Colton Johnson; Jordan Richardson; Sharlene Hansen;Elizabeth Cary; Danny Fuller; Dan Clutter; James Mc-Cauley; David Lohmeier; Diane Fineran; Troy Cantrell;Ranae Hanke; Mike Lingle; Donna DeVolld; Ron Oden;Bryon Barkesdale; David King; Allan Reiser; Kathy Vore;DeWayne Bohlman; Scott Schramm; Steve Davenport; NickJohson; Katie Sextro; Adalis Boeck; Sarah Aldag; DelaneyLutz; Brady Lutz; Lori Houston; Dylan Friedrichsen; Jes-sica Panzi; Ella Engel; Ruth Crouch; Josephine Lingle;Beulah Crocker; Ronald Paulsen; Monica Morgan; GavinMiller; Gage Miller; Henrietta Hollander; Margaret Hage-man; Lonnie Dalton; Harrison Dahm; Abby's Sister Lingle;Bailey Miller; Jayne Jepsen; Jackie Lingle; Logan Dahm;Violet Christensen; and Elizabeth Christensen
Red Ribbons: Scott Erlbacher (4); Linda Littrell (2); JadenGonzalez (2); Sarah Aldag (2); Fernando Medez; AbbyLingle; Rae Clinkenbeard; Elizabeth Cary; Adalis Boeck;Beulah Crocker; Margaret Hageman; Bailey Miller; RayBrundige; Betty Whitmer; Bev Ahrenholtz; Debbie Wright;and Ashlynn Carlson
Farm Series; Rae Clinkenbeard (2), Boy in Tree / Swim-mer; Genevieve Ballantine, Spider Web photo; Michael Pe-ters, Train Station; Tayler Cary, Water Plant; Monica Mor-gan, Winter Trees; Lisa Jepsen, At the Fair; Gavin Miller,Fire Series; Rhonda Rauch, Lilly Pond Scene; and GraceDahm, Animal & Birds
Blue Ribbons: Genevieve Ballantine (3); Jeffrey Lorenzen(3); Tayler Cary (2); Rhonda Rauch (2); Rae Clinkenbeard(2); Katie Sextro (2); Sarah Aldag (2); Lori Houston (2);Becky Johnson (2); Michael Peters; Lisa Jepsen; GraceDahm; Eric Lansink; Jacob Weltz; Kevin Cary; Becky Gor-don; Renee Lutz; Rhonda Lopez; Allie Ahrenholtz; andLogan Dahm
Red Ribbons: Bryce Clinkenbeard (5); Jeffrey Lorenzen (4);Rae Clinkenbeard (4); Sarah Aldag (4); Grace Sextro (4);Michael Peters (3); Grace Dahm (3); Rhonda Rauch (2);Katie Sextro (2); Lisa Jepsen (2); Kevin Cary (2); MonicaMorgan (2); Genevieve Ballantine; Lori Houston; EricLansink; Becky Gordon; Patrick Cary; and John Gordon
Blue Ribbons: Lorna Foster (7); Karen Oebolt (5); Rita Eg-gers (3); Delores Meyer (3); Lori Houston (3); Bev Ahren-holtz (2); Elizabeth Cary (2); Grace Sextro (2); Emily Fra-zier (2); Jean Nihsen; Lisa Meyer; Becky Gordon; RaeClinkenbeard; Bryce Clinkenbeard; Logan Gordon; BarkLutz; Garien Miller; Barbara Fonken; and Scott Erlbach-er
Red Ribbons: Delores Meyer (5); Rita Eggers (2); Lori Hous-ton (2); Lisa Meyer (2); Becky Gordon (2); Deb Green (2);Lorna Foster; Karen Oebolt; Bev Ahrenholtz; GarienMiller; Scott Erlbacher; Connie Crawford; Tayler Cary;Patrick Cary; Sarah Carlson; and Katie Sextro
Sprout Division Winners Pictured with Bill Riley, Jr. (in back) are the top three teams in the Sprout Division of the Bill Riley Talent Search. From left are the second place winners Kaitlyn Bruhn, 7
of Schleswig, Gwen Jacobson, 7 of Battle Creek, and Addison Phillips, 7 of Breda, who performed a tap trio to “Gritchee Gitchee Goo”; first place winners Cambri Broder-sen, 8 of Charter Oak, Sophie Sonnichsen, 8 of Schleswig, and Emma Reisz, 8 of Denison, who performed a tap trio to the song “Hero in Me”; and third place winnersKira Langenfeld, 8, and Parker Bekkerus, 9, both of Denison, who performed a tap duet performed to “I Knew the Bride.” The tap trio of Brodersen, Sonnichsen and Reiszqualified for the Bill Riley Talent Search at the Iowa State Fair. Photos by Gordon Wolf
Senior Division Winners Winners in the Senior Division of the Bill Riley Talent Search on July 19 are pictured with Bill Riley, Jr. (at left). They are MaKenna Lloyd, 13, of Manning, first place with
an acrobatic solo; Emily Sailer, 21, of Schleswig, second place with a vocal solo; and Jon Haverdink, 18, of Orange City, with a cello solo. Lloyd qualified for the BillRiley Talent Search at the Iowa State Fair with her first-place finish.
AccordionMedley
Nicholas Fis-cher, of Harlan,played a medleyof accordionsongs.
Acrobaticsolo
M a k e n n aLloyd, of Man-ning, performedan acrobatic soloto the song“O’Saya.”
Belting it outEmily Sailer, of Schleswig, sang the song “Don’t Rain On My Parade” and in-
volved Bill Riley, Jr. in the act.
SingerTaylor Lickteig,
of Kiron, sang“You Haven’tSeen the Last OfMe Yet.”
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Monster trucksA monster truck flies through the air, headed for a line-up of cars to smash. Photo by Todd Danner
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Parents and grandparents jump in to get their photos during the State Fair andOutstanding Exhibit photo shoot. Photo by Christy Welch
Each 4-H Club takes a turn working in the Feed Bag, which helps raise moneyfor the program. Photo by Christy Welch
Mallory Mohr takes her turn at playing the piano on Wednesday afternoon.Photo by Greg Forbes
On Wednesday, visitors who braved the heat were treated to several communications events and a fashion show in the 4-H building. Photo by Christy Welch
The 4-H building was colorful this year, as 4-H clubs decorated their booths to the theme, “Brighten Your World” with bright colors all around. Photo by Bruce A. Binning
The Schleswig Sharks 4-H Club brought visitors the Barnyard Pagent. Photo by Christy
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Several 4-H members made snacks for the crowd during the Pride of Iowapresentations. Photo by Christy Welch
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Nic Welch will take his vocal solo“Standing Outside the Fire” to the StateFair in Share the Fun.
Ellen Mallory will take her piano soloto the State Fair in Share the Fun.
The Schleswig Sharks will take their Barnyard Pageant to the Clay County Fair inShare the Fun.
Stacey Rosener was named Top Inter-mediate in Pride of Iowa with her AroniaBerry Salsa.
Hannah Holdsworth was named TopJunior in Pride of Iowa with her CookieDough Dip.
Brooke Gruhn will take a presentationon Hair Bows to the State Fair.
Andrea Gehling will take a presenta-tion on Babysitting Basics to the StateFair.
Saul Ayala will take a presentationon Fireflies to the State Fair.
Matt Staley will take a presentationon Solar Solutions to the State Fair.
Evelyn Henschen will take a presenta-tion on the many uses of cookie cuttersto the Clay County Fair.
Tyler Lohrmann and Blake Cadwell will take a working exhibit on Skittle launchers to the State Fair. Abby Lingle, Gabby Cadwell, and Hannah Holdsworth will take a working exhibit on Lollipop Fun tothe State Fair.
Jackie Lingle and Ashlee Bruswill take a working exhibit on Duct Tape Hair Bowto the Clay County Fair.
Kelli Grimm will take a working exhibit on Origami to theState Fair.
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Clothing Results
Fashion RevueKayla Ragaller (J):
Top Junior Girl, PurpleAnna Hadden (I):
Top Intermediate Girl, PurpleMadison Eck (J):
Best Use of RecyclingWhitney Weiss (J):
Most Daring Fabric
Clothing SelectionKayla Ragaller (J):
Top Junior Girl, PurpleStacey Rosener (I):
Top Intermediate Girl, PurpleLaura Bohnker (S):
Top Senior Girl, PurpleMaggie Chapman (J):
Best Use of ColorPayton Goslar (J):
Best Color CoordinationAbby Lingle (J): Great PersonalityBrittney Shumate (J): Best BargainAnna Hadden (I): Best Summer WearAshlynn Lingle (I): Best PersonalityGrace Mallory (I): Best SmileAmy Goslar (S): Most VersatileMcKenzie Weiss (S):
Best Personality
$15 ChallengeKayla Ragaller (J):
Top Junior Girl, PurpleSaul Ayala (I):
Top Intermediate Boy, PurpleAnna Hadden (I):
Top Intermediate Girl, PurpleScott Erlbacher (S):
Top Senior Boy, PurpleKatherine Gomez (S):
Top Senior Girl, Purple and Most Unique Accessory
Payton Goslar (J): Best Accessorized
Ellen Mallory (J): Best Accessorized
Marianne Pierce (J): Best Theme Outfit
Mitch Fitzsimmons (I): Most VersatileMary Lawler (I):
Best Selection for PersonalityGrace Mallory (I):
Best Use of a Colored AccessoryStacey Rosener (I): Miss Go-GetterAmy Goslar (S): Best Color
J: Junior MemberI: Intermediate MemberS: Senior Member
High FashionThe top fashion show girls and boys for the 2012 Style Show were, from left to right: Stacey Roesner, Clothing Selection Top Intermediate; Kayla Ragaller $15 Challenge Top Junior; Laura Bohnker, Clothing Se-
lection Top Senior; Scott Erlbacher, $15 Challenge Top Boys Senior; Anna Hadden, $15 Challenge Top Girls Intermediate; Katherine Gomez, $15 Challenge Top Girls Senior; Saul Ayala, $15 Challenge Top BoysIntermediate. Photos by Greg Forbes
Amy Goslar shows off her outfit thatwon “Most Versatile” in the Clothing Se-lection division.
Anna Hadden’s $15 Challenge outfitwas named the Top Intermediate in thedivision.
Anna Hadden’s ensemble wasnamed “Best Summer Wear” in theClothing Selection Division.
Katherine Gomez claimed Top Seniorhonors for girls in the $15 Challenge cat-egory at Wednesday’s Style Show.
Kayla Ragaller’s Fashion Revue outfitwon her Top Junior recognition in the cat-egory at the Style Show Wednesday.
Laura Bohnker was named Top Seniorin the Clothing Selection Category at theStyle Show.
Maggie Chapman shows off herClothing Selection outfit at the CrawfordCounty Fair’s Style Show Wednesday.
McKenzie Weis was named “Best Per-sonality” in the Clothing Selection divi-sion.
Mitch Fitzsimmons displays the jack-et and jeans that were named “Most Ver-satile” in the $15 Challenge.
Saul Ayala was named Top Intermedi-ate for the boys’ division in the $15Challenge at the Style Show.
Scott Erlbacher and his ensemble wonTop Senior honors for the boys’ divisionin the $15 Challenge.
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Outstanding Junior exhibitsThe outstanding junior exhibit winners are, front from left:
Evelyn Henshen, Crysta Gierstorf and James Wayland; back:Makayla Hinners, Marianne Pierce and Maggie Chapman.Not pictured: Meghan Meyer, Ellen Mallory, Violet Lapke, Pay-ton Goslar, Renee Grimm and Kelsey Tremel.
State Fair Exhibitors in Family and Consumer Science
The outstanding junior exhibit winners are, front from left:Evelyn Henshen, Crysta Gierstorf and James Wayland; back:Makayla Hinners, Marianne Pierce and Maggie Chapman.Not pictured: Meghan Meyer, Ellen Mallory, Violet Lapke, Pay-ton Goslar, Renee Grimm and Kelsey Tremel. Photos by Christy
Welch
State Fair Exhibitors in Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mechanical and Engineering, Personal Development and 4-H Poster
Members who will take their projects to the state fair in agri-culture and natural resources, mechanical and engineering,personal development and 4-H poster are, front from left: LauraBohnker, Katherine Gomez, Tyler Lohrmann and GabrielleCadwell; back: Tucker Vonhamme, Patrick Cary, Matt Staley,David Roberts, Saul Ayala and Tayler Cary.
State Fair Exhibitors in Expressive ArtsMembers who will take their projects to the state fair in ex-
pressive arts are, front from left: Grace Mallory, Ashlee Brus,Kayla Ragaller and Grace Sextro; back: Emily Brus, MaryLawler, Sierra Riessen and Brittney Fredericks. Not pictured:Grace Reineke
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Ag & Natural ResourcesTayler Cary: Candle Holder and Lodge ID PieceMichael Mohr: Gun Safety PosterSaul Ayala: FirefliesGrace Reineke: Quail Display
Home ImprovementShelby Goslar: Reclaimed RugKourtney Grimm: Red Dresser RunnerGrace Mallory: Photo CanvasHallie Neddermeyer: Grandparents HandsSierra Riessen: Barn QuiltAshlee Brus: Boy Statue with Bird BathSaul Ayala: Fire RingMaggie Lawler: Bicycle
Other Family & Consumer ScienceCrysta Gierstorf: Health Hydration Poster
ClothingNic Welch: Purchase Green Shirt and Tan PantsLaura Bonker: Purchased Tank, Cardigan and JeansStacey Rosener: Purchased Olive Shirt and PantsSaul Ayala: Purchased Burgundy Shirt and PantsBrooke Gruhn: Hair BowsWhitney Weiss: Purchased Black/White Dress
Personal DevelopmentMegan Wordekemper: Washington DC ScrapbookPatrick Cary: Citizenship BlanketIan Brown: Refurbished ArticleKourtney Grimm: Citizenship CProjectKourtney Grimm: Heifer AwardMallory Mohr: Citizenship: Volunteer for YearMichael Mohr: Citizenship: Volunteer for YearMadison Eck: Citizenship: PheasantsWhitney Weiss: Doll Accessories BoxWhitney Weiss: World of Duck Tape Ella Meyers: Citizenship PosterKevin Cary: Heritage ProjectHallie Neddermeyer: Garden LeafScott Erlbacher: CitizenshipTaylor Cary: Volunteer Citizenship Poster
Expressive ArtsGrace Reineke: Calf PhotoGrace Reineke: Vet in Surgery PhotoGrace Reineke: Calf and Mom PhotoGrace Reineke: Hummingbird PhotoGrace Reineke: Train Seats PhotoEmily Brus: Door PhotoKourtney Grimm: New York Skyline PhotoKevin Cary: Italian Clouds PhotoAshlee Brus: Pink Hollyhock PhotoJessi Drees: Cabin PhotoMallory Hoffman: Epcot Center Photo SeriesPatrick Cary: Dog and Sunset PhotoElsa Brown: Bees PhotoAbby Gruhn: Rabbit PhotoCrysta Gierstorf: Fire PhotoTaylor Cary: Butterfly PhotoGrace Reineke: Series of Football PhotosGrace Mallory: Pink Blossom Photo: Laura Bohnker: Swimming Jellyfish PhotoKatie Sextro: Hawaiian Beach PhotoAshlynn Lingle: Flower PhotoScott Erlbacher: Kissing Whales PhotoGrace Sextro: Dandelion Photo SeriesGrace Sextro: Cat Asleep Photo Hannah Holdsworth: Cat PhotoBrandon Ragller: Eagle Photo
Expressive Arts, continuedKayla Ragaller: Window PhotoMaggie Lawler: Church PhotoMadison Eck: Peek-a-Boo Photo SeriesMary Lawler: Butterfly in Tree PhotoMary Lawler: Butterfly at Night PhotoAshlee Brus: Purple Flower PhotoBrittney Fredricks: Black Dress PaintingBrittney Fredricks: Sunset PaintingTaylor Cary: Jesus PictureKourtney Grimm: Flower PaintingAbby Lingle: T-shirt BowlSierra Riessen: Stairway to Heaven PaintingScott Vonnahme: Lizard on RockNic Welch: Clay BowlNic Welch: Pencil DrawingGrace Sextro: Dog PaintingMarshall Owen: Saw Blade Metal ArtKayla Ragallar: Painted Mask
Outstanding Exhibitors in Family and Consumer ScienceThe following entrants received outstanding awards in home improvement, food and nutrition, clothing and other family and
consumer science are, front from left: Shelby Goslar, Kourney Grimm, Grace Mallory, Hallie Neddermeyer, Ashlee Brus andSaul Ayala; back: Maggie Lawler, Ian Brown, Tyler Lohrmann, Nic Welch, Laura Bonker, Stacey Roesner, Brooke Gruhn andCrysta Gierstorf. Not pictured: Sierra Riessen, Elsa Brown, Trevor Jons, and Whitney Weiss
Outstanding Exhibitors in Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mechanical and Engineering, Personal Development and 4-H Poster
The following entrants received outstanding awards in ag and natural resources, science engineering and tech and person-al development are, front from left: Tayler Cary, Michael Mohr, Saul Ayala, Tucker Vonnahme, Nolan Neddermeyer; back: MeganWordekemper, Patrick Cary, Ian Brown, Kourtney Grimm, Mallory Mohr, Madison Eck, Kevin Cary, Hallie Neddermeyter andScott Erlbacher. Not pictured: Grace Reineke, Kaylee Tremel, Whitney Weiss, and Ella Meyers.
Outstanding Exhibitors in Expressive ArtsThe following entrants received outstanding awards in ex-
pressive arts are, kneeling from left: Nic Welch, Taylor Cary,and Patrick Cary; sitting: Kourtney Grimm, Elsa Brown, GraceSextro, Ashlynn Lingle, Maggie Lawler, Grace Mallory; mid-dle, standing: Katie Sextro, Sierra Riessen, Crysta Gierstorf,Abby Gruhn, Mallory Hoffman, Ashlee Brus, Abby Lingle,Laura Bohnker, Kayla Ragallar, and Brittney Fredricks; andback, standing: Hannah Holdsworth, Emily Brus, Jessi Drees,Scott Erlbacher, Brandon Ragller, Kevin Cary, Madison Eck,and Mary Lawler. Not pictured: Grace Reineke, MarshallOwen, and Scott Vonnahme
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Reserve best of showMikayla Rouch, Paradise Pioneers 4-H Club, and her Border Collie, Rosie, took
Reserve Best in Show at the Crawford County Fair’s Pet Show on Saturday.
Pet show judge Linda Hicks interviews Dalton Ehlers, Westside 4-H, about his rab-bit Chip.
Evelyn Henschen, Charter Oak Booster 4-H Club, with her Guinea Pig, Butter-scotch, chat and answer questions with pet show judge Linda Hicks.
Dogs
Best in show, champion junior handler, high scoring pre-novice dog
Grace Reineke, a member of the Boyer Rooters, won best inshow, champion junior handler and high scoring pre-novicedog with her dog, Jenna. The 4-H and FFA dog show took placeJuly 15 at the Crawford County Fairgrounds. Photos by Gordon Wolf
Champion novice dog, reserve best in showSara Swafford, with the Denison FFA, won trophies for cham-
pion novice dog and reserve best in show with her dog, Grayc.
Dog Show Results
Best in ShowGrace Reineke, Boyer Rooters
Reserve Best in ShowSara Swafford, Denison FFA
Champion Senior HandlerSarah Aldag, Denison FFA
Reserve Senior HandlerIan Brown, Dow City Dazzlers
High Scoring Pre-Novice DogGrace Reineke, Boyer Rooters
Reserve Pre-Novice DogElsa Brown, Dow City Dazzlers
Champion Novice DogSara Swafford, Denison FFA
Reserve Champion DogPhilip Greteman, Westside 4-H
Best CostumeSarah Aldag, Denison FFA
Reserve champion novice dogPhilip Greteman, with the Westside 4-H, won the trophy for reserve champion
novice dog with his dog, Shadow.
Reserve pre-novice dogIan Brown shows the trophy his sister, Elsa, won for reserve
pre-novice dog. Elsa, a member of the Dow City Dazzlers,was absent for the trophy picture. The dog’s name is Abbie.
Champion senior handlerSarah Aldag, with the Denison FFA, won the trophy for
champion senior handler with her dog, Sam.
Reserve senior handlerIan Brown, with the Dow City Dazzlers, won the trophy for
reserve senior handler with his dog, Spike.
Best costumeSarah Aldag, with the Denison FFA, won the trophy for best
costume with her dogs, Charlie and Sam.
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Open classyouth bucket/bottle calfand openclass youthlamb show
The open class youth buck-et/bottle calf and open classyouth lamb show took placeSunday in the show arena.
The show is open to youthfrom age three to children whohave just completed thirdgrade.
The goal of the show is toteach young children properanimal management skills andto get the youth interested inshowing animals at the Craw-ford County Fair.
Each contestant received a$10 gift certificate to Bom-gaars, a $10 gift certificate toWal-Mart, a light-up ball, arope halter and a trophy. Theprizes were sponsored by J&AFarms – Justin and AnnBromert, and by Blazin’ BRanch – Bob Boettger.
Champion showmen test their skillsin All-Around Showmanship Contest
The top senior showman in the beef, swine, sheep, goat, poul-try, rabbit and horse shows competed in the All Around Show-manship Contest on Sunday afternoon, July 22, in the show ring.
Following are the results.First place: Sara Swafford, Denison FFASwafford received a plaque presented by Jan Henningsen in
memory of her late husband, Bob Henningsen, $50 from Jan Hen-ningsen and a belt buckle from the 4-H and Youth Council.
Second place: Anna Baughman, Charter Oak AchieversThird place: Kortney Brosamle, Good Handy HelpersFourth place: Dane Nemitz, Denison FFAFifth place: Paige Saunders, Aspinwall Achievers
Sixth place: Rebecca Sporrer, IKM-Manning FFAJudges were Kevin Koenig, poultry; Dr. Doyle Slavic, rabbit;
Caitlin Wessel, sheep; Barb Krajicek, horse; Susan Gruhn, cattle;Clint Von Glan, swine; and Kyle Wadsworth, goat.
Once a contestant has won the All Around Showmanship Con-test, he or she may not compete again in showmanship.
Sara Swafford (center), with the Denison FFA, was the winner of the All Around Showmanship Contest on Sunday afternoon, July 22. She is pictured with Mary Wadsworth (left), county youth coordinator, and Jan Henningsen, treasurer of the fair board. Photos by Gordon Wolf
Above: Anna Baughman, CharterOak Achievers, shows a hog while ClintVon Glan judges.
Far left: Paige Saunders, AspinwallAchievers, tries her hand at poultryshowmanship under the watchful eye ofjudge Kevin Koenig. Kyle Wadsworth,the goat judge in the All Around Show-manship Contest, is in background.
Left: Kortney Brosamle, Good HandyHelpers, shows a rabbit as judge Dr.Doyle Slavic observes.
Karson Bromert holds his head in his left hand to think hard about the answer tojudge Caitlin Wessel’s question, while sister Kallie appears amused by her brother’sreaction.
James Vandevanter, son of Sarah and Adam Vandevanter, of Kiron, talks to judgeCaitlin Wessel about his lamb.
Marley Boettger and cousin RuthiePalmer shared duties exhibiting a calf.
Graycen Plagge, of Denison, coordinated her calf with herown outfit. Each wore a pink ribbon. Contestants in the show line up for the judge.
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GiltsGrand Champion Market GiltJulian Rank, East Boyer RustlersReserve Grand Champion MarketGiltParker Wessel, East Boyer RustlersChampion Heavyweight Market GiltParker Wessel, East Boyer RustlersReserve Champion Heavyweight Market GiltJacob Schroeder, East Boyer RustlersChampion Mediumweight MarketGiltJulian Rank, East Boyer RustlersReserve Champion MediumweightMarket GiltPaige Saunders, Aspinwall AchieversChampion Lightweight Market GiltAbbi Outhouse, IKM-Manning FFAReserve Champion Lightweight Market GiltEmily Blum, Denison FFA
Pen of threeGrand Champion Pen of 3Julian Rank, East Boyer RustlersReserve Grand Champion Pen of 3Abbi Outhouse, IKM-Manning FFAChampion Heavyweight Pen of 3Abbi Outhouse, IKM-Manning FFAReserve Champion Heavyweight Pen of 3Jacob Schroeder, East Boyer RustlersChampion MediumweightPen of 3Julian Rank, East Boyer RustlersReserve Champion Mediumweight Pen of 3Emily Hinners, Westside 4-HChampion Lightweight Pen of 3Abbi Outhouse, IKM-Manning FFAReserve ChampionLightweight Pen of 3Justin Reiser, Denison FFA
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Grand Champion Market Pen of 3Julian Rank, East Boyer Rustler 4-H Club, showed the grand
champion market pen of three.
Reserve Grand Champion Pen of 3Abbi Outhouse, IKM-Manning FFA, showed both the cham-
pion heavyweight pen of three and the reserve grand cham-pion pen of three.
Champion Mediumweight Pen of 3Julian Rank, East Boyer Rustlers 4-H Club, showed the cham-
pion medium weight pen of three.
Champion Lightweight Pen of 3Abbi Outhouse, IKM-Manning FFA, pictured with her sister
Arynn, won the award for champion lightweight pen of three.
Reserve Heavyweight Pen of 3Jacob Schroeder, East Boyer Rustlers 4-H Club, showed the
reserve heavyweight pen of three.
Reserve Mediumweight Pen of 3Emily Hinners, Westside 4-H, exhibited the reserve medium
weight pen of three.
Reserve Lightweight Pen of 3Justin Reiser, Denison FFA, showed the reserve lightweight
pen of three.
Champion Breeding GiltMichele Arkfeld, Aspinwall Achievers 4-H club, showed the
champion breeding gilt.
Champion Senior ShowmanshipRebecca Sporrer, IKM-Manning FFA, won the award for
champion senior showmanship.
Champion Intermediate ShowmanshipPresenting the trophy for champion intermediate showman-
ship to Alexis Schroeder (holding trophy), East Boyer Rustlers,were trophy donor Jan Henningsen, Payton Henningsen andDean Henningsen
Reserve Senior ShowmanshipAbbi Outhouse, IKM-Manning FFA, was given the award of
reserve champion senior showmanship.
Reserve Intermediate ShowmanshipBrandon Ragaller, Westside 4-H, won the trophy for reserve
champion intermediate showmanship.
Reserve Junior ShowmanshipBenjamin Von Glan, Westside 4-H, won the reserve cham-
pion junior showmanship award.
Reserve Champion Breeding GiltKourtney Grimm, Aspinwall Achievers, showed the reserve
champion breeding gilt.
Presenting AwardPresenting the award for senior showmanship to Rebecca
Sporrer was trophy donor Jan Henningsen.
Champion Junior ShowmanshipRenee Grimm, Aspinwall Achievers 4-H Club, was named
champion junior showmanship. With Grimm, from left to right,are Stephanie Henningsen, trophy donor Jan Henningsen, Pay-ton Henningsen, Jaxson Henningsen, Grimm and Dean Hen-ningsen with Reagan Henningsen.
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champion lightweight market lambs and was given the awardfor reserve champion intermediate showmanship.
Champion mediumweight pen of threeSara Swafford (right), Denison FFA, showed the champion
mediumweight pen of three.
Reserve Mediumweight Pen of 3Lynsie Sievertsen, Sunshine Friends 4-H Club, showed the
reserve champion medium weight pen of three.
Reserve Champion Lightweight Pen of 3Dalton Smith (right), Charter Oak Boosters 4-H Club,
showed the reserve champion lightweight pen of three.
Market Lamb Top Rate of GainFor the first time ever, the Crawford County Fair sheep show
had a tie for the market lamb top rate of gain. A three-way tieoccurred this year. Lane Volkmann (left), East Boyer Rustlers,tied himself with two sheep entries, and Kara Harm, DenisonFFA, tied Volkmann’s entries. All three lambs had a rate ofgain of 0.9136.
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Best in ShowJD Parr, Denison FFA, won trophies for Best in Show and Champion Large Fowl
with his Phoenix. Judge Art Reiber said raising the bird with a long tail was a bigaccomplishment. Parr was also the champion senior showman. Parr was also thechampion senior showman. Photos by Gordon Wolf
Reserve Best in Show, Champion Market BroilerMichele Arkfeld, Aspinwall Achievers, showed the reserve best in show and had
the champion market broiler.
Champion BantamMorgan Fink, East Boyer Rooters, exhibited the champion bantam.
JudgingKortney Brosamle with the Good Handy Helpers 4-H Club
watches and listens as Art Reiber judges one of her entries inthe July 19 poultry and waterfowl show.
Champion Junior ShowmanshipMadison Eck, 4-Leaf Clovers, was the champion junior
showman.
Champion Intermediate ShowmanshipScott Erlbacher, Dow City Dazzlers, was the champion in-
termediate showman.
Champion WaterfowlJD Parr, Denison FFA, exhibited the champion waterfowl.
Top Rate of Gain BroilersMichele Arkfeld, Aspinwall Achievers, exhibited the top
rate of gain broilers.
Reserve Champion Market BroilerMegan Reetz, 4-Leaf Clovers, won the trophy for the reserve champion market
broiler.
King tries hand at poultry showmanshipCrawford County Fair King Nathan Ketelsen tries his hand
at poultry showmanship. He didn’t show poultry in the showbut had raised broilers before.
Studying poultryMorgan Fink, East Boyer Rooters, watches intently as Art
Reiber judges one of her entries.
Showing a duckGrace Reineke, Boyer Rooters, used her standard duck for
the showmanship contest. Art Reiber is the judge.
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Grand champion min/pony, grand champion senior show-manship, reserve senior horsemanship and senior reservehighpoint pleasure
Kortney Brosamle, Good Handy Helpers, showed Go Light N Easy, the grandchampion mini/pony, grand champion senior showmanship, reserve senior horseman-ship and senior reserve highpoint pleasure.
Jane Hoffman, Denison FFA, with Di-amond Chip, was named senior cham-pion high point pleasure, grand champi-on senior horsemanship, reserve cham-pion mini/pony and reserve seniorshowmanship.
Grand champion intermediate showmanship,grand champion intermedi-ate horsemanship andgrand champion intermedi-ate high point pleasure
Megan Klocke, Independent Cose, withSuddenly Perfect, claimed grand champi-on intermediate showmanship, grandchampion intermediate horsemanship andgrand champion intermediate high pointpleasure.
Reserve champion gelding,reserve intermediate show-manship, reserve intermedi-ate horsemanship and inter-mediate reserve high pointpleasure
Zena Davis, Good Handy Helpers, andCharlie, won reserve champion gelding,reserve intermediate showmanship, re-serve intermediate horsemanship and in-termediate reserve high point pleasure.
Grand champion junior showmanship and junior highpoint pleasure
Brooke Roecker, Good Handy Helpers, with Silver Gun, won grand champion jun-ior showmanship and junior high point pleasure.
Senior reserve high point gameEmily Brus, Aspinwall Achievers, with Blade, won senior reserve high point game.
Grand champion geldingKortney Brosamle, Good Handy Helpers, and Making an Impact, claimed grand
champion gelding.
Grand champion mareParker Preul, Good Handy Helpers, with Abby, won grand champion mare.
Senior high point game championKortney Brosamle, Good Handy Helpers, and Lilo En Glow,
were named senior high point game champions.
Intermediate high point game championJessica Meseck, Schleswig Sharks, with Buttercup, was
named intermediate high point game champion.
Junior high point game championKaylee Tremel, Boyer Rooters, on top of Dakota, claimed
junior high point game champion.
Reserve junior high point pleasureJenna Klocke, Independent Cose, showed the reserve junior
high point pleasure.
Not pictured but receiving trophies:Reserve junior showmanship: Madison Brincks, Independent Cose, received reserve junior showmanship honors.Junior reserve high point game: Kyle Willenborg, Aspinwall Achievers, showed the junior reserve high point game.
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2909. Dominick Foley, AW, 28810. Alex Sporrer, IKM-Manning,
285
4-H ResultsTeam
1. Separation Anxiety 4-H (Aaron Suhr, David Roberts, Alec Lapke, Olivia Lapke and VioletLapke) 885
2. Aspinwall Achievers, 8463. Charter Oak Boosters, 8434. Kittens, 8155. Sunshine Friends, 7926. Sac County 4-H, 7917. 4-H Animals, 7618. Paradise Pioneers, 7599. Westside 4-H, 75410. Sac County 4-H, 754
Individuals1. MaKayla Smith, Charter Oak
Boosters, 3122. Aaron Suhr, Separation Anxiety,
2013. Gabrielle Cadwell, 4-H Animals,
2924. Tyler Saunders, Aspinwall
Achievers, 2925. Ben Pautsch, Kittens, 2906. Ben Kolbe, Sac County 4-H, 2877. Kourtney Grimm, Aspinwall
Achievers, 2878. MaKarlie Smith, Charter Oak
Boosters, 2859. Alec Lapke, Separation Anxiety,
28310. Cristyn Eischied, Kittens, 280
First Place FFA Team and IndividualThe team from CAM High School placed first in the FFA livestock judging contest at the Crawford Coun-
ty Fair. Pictured from left are Cailtin Paulsen, Ethan Wessling, Amber Stender and Ali Hosfelt. Wesslingwas also the first place individual in the FFA livestock judging contest. Photos by Gordon Wolf
First Place 4-H TeamA team from the Boyer Rooters placed first in the 4-H livestock judging contest on July 18. Pictured from
left are Olivia Lapke, Aaron Suhr, Violet Lapke, David Roberts and Alec Lapke.
First Place 4-H IndividualMaKayla Smith, of Charter Oak, was the first place
individual in the 4-H livestock judging contest Wednesday atthe Crawford County Fair.
Judging hogs4-H and FFA members gather around a pen of hogs to place
them in order in the livestock judging contest.
In the ringDana Weeda, Denison High School FFA advisor, gives 4-H and FFA members a
list of questions to answer. The quiz was part of the livestock judging contest onWednesday, July 18.
First place in Youth U-Fit-ItFirst place in the Youth U-Fit-It contest was won by Kortney Grimm, Tyler Saunders and Abby Gruhn.
Youth U-Fit-ItContest
Four teams completed in the YouthU-Fit-It contest Sunday afternoon atthe Crawford County Fair.
Judges were Juli and Brad Nelsonof Nelson Cattle Company, Denison.
Teams were allowed 20 minutesto fit their cattle for showing.
The team of Kourtney Grimm,Tyler Saunders and Abby Gruhntook first place.
Second place went to the team of Zach Rauch, Nic Welch and Maggie Chapman, all from the Paradise Pioneers.
Other teams consisted of BrookeGruhn, Carolyn Opperman andRenee Grimm; and Keaton Otto, JodiOpperman and Kylie Gruhn.
Members of the winning teams received products for fitting andshowing cattle.
Second place in Youth U-Fit-ItSecond place in the Youth U-Fit-It contest was won by Zach Rauch, Maggie Chapman and Nic Welch.
Racing the clockCarolyn Opperman, Brooke Gruhn and Renee Grimm work on their steer during the U-Fit-It contest, work-
ing hard to get finished in the 20 minutes that was allotted.
TeamworkKylie Gruhn, Jodi Opperman and Keaton Otto team up to work on one side of their steer during the
Youth U-Fit-It contest. Teamwork was one of the factors that the judges stressed.
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Grand Champion Breeding HeiferMaKayla Smith, Charter Oak BoostersReserve Champion Breeding HeiferNic Welch, Paradise PioneersThird Overall Breeding HeiferMaKayla Smith, Charter Oak BoostersFourth Overall Breeding HeiferOlivia Lapke, Boyer RootersFifth Overall Breeding HeiferMaKarlie Smith, Charter Oak BoostersChampion Crawford County Born Breeding HeiferBenjamin Von Glan, Westside 4-H
Champion AngusMaKarlie Smith, Charter Oak Boosters(No Reserve Champion)
Champion HerefordDalton Smith, Charter Oak Boosters(No Reserve Champion)
Champion ShorthornMaKayla Smith, Charter Oak BoostersReserve Champion ShorthornTyler Saunders, Aspinwall Achievers
Champion CharolaisMaKenzie Smith, Charter Oak BoostersReserve Champion CharolaisNathan Ketelsen, Denison FFA
Feeder HeiferChampion Bradley Staley, Charter Oak BoostersReserve ChampionAbby Gruhn, Aspinwall Achievers
Overall MarketAnimalsGrand Champion Abby Gruhn, Aspinwall AchieversReserve Champion Bradley Staley, Charter Oak BoostersThird Overall Dalton Smith, Charter Oak BoostersFourth Overall Dalton Smith, Charter Oak BoostersFifth Overall Nic Welch, Paradise Pioneers
Club Group Pen of Five Charter Oak Boosters
Grand Champion Market SteerBradley Staley, Charter Oak Boosters, exhibited the grand champion market steer and the reserve
grand champion market animal. The trophy for the grand champion market steer was sponsored by BankIowa, represented above by Jeff Peterson. Photos by Gordon Wolf
Reserve Grand Champion Market SteerDalton Smith, Charter Oak Boosters, exhibited the reserve grand champion market steer. The trophy
was sponsored by Crawford County Trust & Savings Bank, represented above by Travis Wessel.
Grand Champion Crawford County Born SteerBenjamin Von Glan, Westside 4-H, exhibited the grand champion Crawford County born steer. The
trophy was sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank, represented above by Brian Boeck.
Champion Lightweight Market SteerMaKenzie Smith, Charter Oak Boosters, exhibited the champion lightweight market steer. The trophy
was sponsored by Bohlmann Inc. and is being held by MaKia Smith.
Champion Mediumweight Market SteerBradley Staley, Charter Oak Boosters, exhibited the champion mediumweight market steer. The trophy
was sponsored by Farm Service Co-op, represented above by Ken Crawford.
Champion Heavyweight Market SteerNic Welch, Paradise Pioneers, exhibited the champion heavyweight market steer. The trophy was
sponsored by Adams Motor Company, represented above by Bob Adams.
Club Group of FiveWinners
A team from the Charter Oak Boosters was the winner inthe club group of five contest. Pictured from left are MaKaylaSmith (showman), Austin Wooster, Luke Staley, Ryan Vogt, Dal-ton Smith and Brad Staley.
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ShowmanshipChampion JuniorViolet Lapke, Boyer RootersReserve Champion Junior Luke Staley, Charter Oak BoostersChampion Intermediate Aaron Suhr, Boyer RootersReserve ChampionIntermediate Nic Welch, Paradise PioneersChampion Senior Paige Saunders, Aspinwall AchieversReserve Champion Senior Dalton Smith, Charter Oak Boosters
Champion Junior ShowmanshipViolet Lapke, Boyer Rooters, was the champion junior showman. All exhibitors in the junior showman-
ship contest received a rope halter, provided by the Crawford County Cattlemen’s Association.
Champion Intermediate ShowmanshipAaron Suhr, Boyer Rooters, was the champion intermediate showman. The trophy was sponsored by the
Henningsen family, represented above by Jan Henningsen, Dean Henningsen and Dean’s daughter, Reagan.
Champion Senior ShowmanshipPaige Saunders, Aspinwall Achievers, was the champion senior showman. The trophy was sponsored
by Denison Livestock Auction, represented above by Erv Pauley. Crawford County Beef Queen JosieMcMinemee helps present the trophy. Photos by Gordon Wolf
Champion BucketBottle Calf
Grace Reineke, BoyerRooters, exhibited thechampion bucket bottlecalf. She also exhibited thechampion bucket/bottle+1 market steer.
Market Heifer Top 7 Rate of GainPictured from left are the youth who had the top seven in the market heifer rate of gain contest - Dylan
Kiepe (7th), Trevor Grau (6th), Colton Otto (5th), Abby Gruhn (4th), Paige Saunders (3rd), Brent Krajicek(2nd) and Dalton Smith (1st). The trophy for the top rate of gain market heifer was sponsored by BerneCoop, represented above by Bryce Meeves.
Market Steer Top 10 Rate of GainPictured are the youth who had the top 10 in the market steer rate of gain contest. In front, from left,
Makayla Hinners (1st), Renee Grimm (2nd), and Benjamin Von Glan (5th). Middle row: Stephen Grimm(10th), Aaron Suhr (9th), Chance Gruhn (6th), and Kourtney Grimm (tie for 4th). Back row: Colten Jepsen(8th), Lance Gruhn (tie for 4th) and Blake Cadwell (3rd). Missing is Tyler Lohrmann. In back at left is ChrisThelen, representing Goshorn Seed, which sponsored the trophy for the top rate of gain winner.
Champion Feeder Steer BullAbby Gruhn exhibited the champion feeder steer/bull. The trophy was sponsored by Westside State
Bank, represented above by Jerod Banter and Hannah Rossiter.
Champion Feeder HeiferBradley Staley, Charter Oak Boosters, exhibited the champion feeder heifer. The steer is being shown
for the photo by Luke Staley. The trophy was sponsored by Hawley Insurance, represented above by CherylVetter.
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Cattlemen’s Classic winnersFrom left, Benjamin Von Glan was the overall champion in the Cattlemen’s Classic, Nolan Neddermeyer was the intermediate division classroom champion, Korey
Kuhlmann was the senior division classroom champion and Connor Suhr was the junior division classroom champion. Results of the Cattlemen’s Classic were announcedprior to the start of the July 21 beef show.
Beef Show BreakfastMembers of the Crawford County Cattlemen’s Association served pancakes, beef
bacon and beverages before the July 21 beef show.
Beef royalty helps with breakfastCrawford County Beef Queen Josie McMinemee (in front) and Beef Princess Kayla Kunze help serve breakfast before the Saturday, July 21, beef
show.
Braxton Donscheski enjoys a slice of watermelon while being held by his mother, Ashley Reetz, of Dun-lap, during the beef show. Ken Crawford with Farm Service Co-op served watermelon during the livestockshows at the fair.
The fine points of judgingBeef Judge Tim Loudon runs his hand along the side of a market animal as part of his judging process.
A welcomed treatKen Crawford with Farm Service Co-op cuts wedges of watermelon during the beef show. Everyone enjoyed the sweet, cool
treat during the heat of the day.
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Cattle
CRAWFORD COUNTY CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATIONWould Like To
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at the Junior Beef Show during the Crawford County Fair.TROPHY SPONSOR RECIPIENT
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Reserve Champion Crawford County Born Market SteerRyan Vogt, Charter Oak Boosters, exhibited the reserve champion Crawford County born
market steer in the July 21 beef show.Reserve Champion Feeder Steer/BullColton Otto, Aspinwall Achievers, exhibited the reserve champon feeder steer/bull.
Reserve Champion Crawford County Born Market HeiferReagen Reicks, Charter Oak Boosters, exhibited the reserve champion Crawford County
born market h eifer.Reserve Champion Lightweight Market Steer
Reserve Champion Cow/Calf PairBrooke Gruhn (in front), Aspinwall Achievers, exhibited the reserve champion cow/calf
pair. Helping her show is Kylie Gruhn.Champion Commercial
Olivia Lapke, Boyer Rooters, exhibited the champion commercial breeding heifer.
Champion Sale ResultsFollowing are results for grand champions and re-
serve grand champions from Monday’s livestock staleat the Crawford County Fair.
Grand Champion Market Steer: shown byBradley Staley, Charter Oak, 1,290 pounds, price$5.25 per pound, total $6,772.50, purchased byDenison Livestock Auction, Tyson Fresh Meats, Crawford County Cattlemen, Berne Coop, GoshornSeed, Fitzsimmons Simmental, Jepsen’s Repair, Ken’sFeed, Staley’s Food Service, Vogt Trucking, Rod KunzeTrucking, Collison Embryo Service, Brad GrossCPA/Town and Country, Cogdill Farm Supply, Moor-head Feed, Dunlap Livestock, Crop Production Ser-vices, Hoffmann Agency, Mike & Jeni Martens, RyanKunze, Wells Fargo, Chad & Rachael Kiepe, Total Im-ages – Aaron & Tani Brodersen, Denny & Lori Topf,Louie’s Quik Stop, Arkfeld Well Service, Harold & Deb-bie Thomason, Sullivan Supply, Farm Service Coop,Dekalb/Larry Schroeder, Quality Truck, OK Construc-tion, Bill & Deb Heese, Schenkelberg Implement, RickeLimousine & Show Cattle, Healy Show Cattle, Joel &Leesa Kuhlmann, Vetter Equipment, Seaton VeterinaryClinic and Jon & Jill Saunders.
Staley’s grand champion market steer will be exhib-ited in the Governor’s Charity Steer Show on Saturday,August 11, at the Pioneer Livestock Pavilion. Staley’ssteer will be shown by the Iowa Rodeo Queen.
Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer:shown by Dalton Smith, Charter Oak, 1,280 pounds,price $3.25 per pound, total $4,160, purchased bySchenkelberg Implement, Ryan Gotto & Jerad Bruhn,Quality Communications, Twin Valley Veterinary Clin-ic, Mark Hansen Motors, Hoffmann Agency, Grandpa,Von Glan Cattle, Denison Livestock Auction, Norelius& Nelson, Otto Show Cattle, Chad Kiepe, Healy ShowCattle and Staley Show Cattle. Smith’s reserve grandchampion market steer will be shown at the Gover-nor’s Charity Steer Show on Saturday, August 11, atthe Pioneer Livestock Pavilion.
Grand Champion Barrow: shown by EmilyHinners, Westside, 278 pounds, price $1.30 perpound, total $361.40, purchased by Jeff’s Ag Center.
Reserve Grand Champion Barrow: shownby Julian Rank, Denison, 256 pounds, price $1.80per pound, total $460.80, purchased by Schenkel-berg Implement.
Grand Champion Gilt: shown by Julian Rank,Denison, 262 pounds, price $1.50 per pound, total$393, purchased by Boeck Ag Services.
Reserve Grand Champion Gilt: shown byParker Wessel, Denison, 272 pounds, price $3.90per pound, total $1,060.80, purchased by DenisonLivestock Auction, Bakker Consulting/Greg Hammer,Schroeder Baling, David & Susan Bruhn, Duane &Kristi Wessel, McMinemee Seed & Chemical, RhondaWessel, Blazin’ B Ranch/Bob Boettger, Darwin Wes-sel, Colleen Wessel, Katie Gehlsen, AdamHumlicek/Farm Bureau Insurance, Grandma Harm,Denny & Colleen Bruhn, Jami & Andy Volkmann, Travis& Rondi Wessel and Cogdill Farm Supply.
Grand Champion Pen of 3 swine: shown byJulian Rank, Denison, 1 hog (part of pen), 270pounds, price $1.40, total $378, purchased by Denison Merchants.
Reserve Grand Champion Pen of 3 swine:shown by Abbi Outhouse, Defiance, 814 pounds, price$1.50, total $1,221, purchased by Thams Insurance.
Reserve Champion Pen of 3 sheep: shown byKeaton Otto, Aspinwall, 368 pounds, price $1.50,total $552, purchased by Cogdill Farm Supply.
Champion Broilers: shown by Michele Arkfeld,Aspinwall, total $150, purchased by Denison Mer-chants.
Reserve Champion Broilers: shown by MeganReetz, Denison, total $175, purchased by CrawfordCounty Bank.
Champion Pen of Geese: shown by Evelyn Hen-schen, Charter Oak, total $250, purchased by JepsenRepair.
