2016 DODGE COUNTY FAIR: SPECIAL MERIT LIST
DEPT 1 – Dairy
Sr. Supreme Champion
Danielle Warmka…………………………………………………………………………………………. Dodge Co. Junior Holsteins
Champion Sr. Female:
Registered. Holstein
Danielle Warmka…………………………………………………………………………………………. Dodge Co. Junior Holsteins
Grade Holstein
Nathan Twardokus……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Herman Hornets
Reserve Champion Sr. Female:
Reg. Holstein
Paul Grulke………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Mayville Lucky Clovers
Grade Holstein
Lilly Newman……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Oak Grove Owls
Jr. Supreme Champion
Kylie Nickels……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Richwood Rangers
Champion Jr. Female:
Reg. Holstein
Paul Grulke………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Mayville Lucky Clovers
Grade Holstein
Katy Wagoner……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Watertown FFA
Jersey
Kylie Nickels……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Richwood Rangers
Any Other Breed
Trevor Roecker………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Trenton Highlights
Reserve Champion Jr. Female:
Reg. Holstein
Roseanne Crave…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Portland Boosters
Grade Holstein
Kelsey Ewert…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Sinissippi
Jersey
Samantha Pitterle………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Oak Grove Owls
Sr. Champion All Colored Breed
Ben Buske…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Lomira Clover Leaves
Jr. Champion Colored Breed
Kylie Nickels……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Richwood Rangers
Exhibitor of Best Uddered Cow, All Breeds
Danielle Warmka…………………………………………………………………………………………. Dodge Co. Junior Holsteins
Exhibitor of Best Bred & Owned, All Breeds
Dawson Nickels……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Richwood Rangers
Top Club or Chapter Herd
none
Cow w/High ME combined Fat & Protein Prod Record
Danielle Warmka…………………………………………………………………………………………. Dodge Co. Junior Holsteins
Cow with Highest Protein Production Record
Danielle Warmka…………………………………………………………………………………………. Dodge Co. Junior Holsteins
Cow with Lowest Somatic Cell Count Average
Danielle Warmka…………………………………………………………………………………………. Dodge County Jr. Holsteins
Dairy Fitting Contest
Jr. Fitter: 1st Fayth Paulson……………………………………………………………………………………. Astico Perseverance
Jr. Fitter: 2nd Samantha Pitterle……………………………………………………………………………………. Oak Grove Owls
Jr. Fitter: 3rd Emma Paulson…………………………………………………………………………………… Astico Perseverance
Sr. Fitter: 1st Dawson Nickels………………………………………………………………………………….. Richwood Rangers
Sr. Fitter: 2nd Kylie Nickels……………………………………………………………………………………… Richwood Rangers
Sr. Fitter: 3rd Emma Paulson…………………………………………………………………………………… Astico Perseverance
Exhibitor’s Herd – 1st Place
Danielle Warmka…………………………………………………………………………………………. Dodge County Jr. Holsteins
Exhibitor’s Herd – 2nd Place
Samantha Pitterle………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Oak Grove Owls
Share Basis Calf Champion
none……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Showmanship
Beginning :(Grade 4) Ian Spoke………………………………………………………………………………… Portland Boosters
1st Year (Grade 5+) Joslyn Wolff………………………………………………………………………………… Portland Boosters
Jr.: Emma Paulson………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Astico Perseverance
Int.: Kylie Nickels…………………………………………………………………………………………………… Richwood Rangers
Sr.: Dawson Nickels………………………………………………………………………………………………… Richwood Rangers
Overall Champion Dairy Showman:
Dawson Nickels……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Richwood Rangers
Slogan/Barn Display Awards
1) Mayville Lucky Clovers & Burnett, Inc. 2) Oak Grove Owls 3) Herman Hornets (tie)& Richwood Rangers (tie)
Dairy Herdsmanship
Small Clubs: 1) Richwood Rangers 2) Lebanon Luckies 3) Waterloo FFA
4) Leipsic 5) Dodge Co. Junior Holsteins 6) Columbus FFA 7) Portland Boosters/Hyland Prairie
8) Horicon FFA
Large Clubs: 1) Oak Grove Owls 2) Herman Hornets 3) Mayville Lucky Clovers
4) Hustisford FFA/ Sinissippi 5) County Line 6) Lomira Clover Leaves 7) Trenton Highlights
DEPT 2 – Beef
Champion Market Beef Steer
Braydon Lewke………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Hyland Prairie
Reserve Champion Market Beef Steer
Heather Nehls………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Sinissippi
Champion Dairy Beef Steer
Nathan Twardokus……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Herman Hornets
Reserve Champion Dairy Beef Steer
Roseanne Crave…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Portland Boosters
Top Rate of Gain Market or Dairy Beef
Jason Stebnitz…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Waterloo FFA
Champion Commercial Female
Shane Lapen………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Beaver Dam FFA
Reserve Champion Commercial Female
Samuel Strieter……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Lebanon Luckies
Champion Registered Heifer
Emily Schulz……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Herman Hornets
Reserve Champion Registered Heifer
Abigail Schulz…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Herman Hornets
Champion Commercial Heifer
Shane Lapen………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Beaver Dam FFA
Reserve Champion Commercial Heifer
Samuel Strieter……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Lebanon Luckies
Supreme Champion Beef Female
Emily Schulz……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Herman Hornets
Reserve Supreme Champion Beef Female
Abigail Schulz…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Herman Hornets
Champion Bull Calf
Anton Bednarski………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. River Oaks
Beef Showmanship
Beg (1st yr.): Ariana Hinton…………………………………………………………………………………….. Tri-County Twisters
Jr. (Gr. 5-6): Allen Lester……………………………………………………………………………………….. Tri-County Twisters
Int. (Gr. 7-9): Alexa Manthey……………………………………………………………………………. Mayville Lucky Clovers
Sr. (Gr. 10+): Abigail Schulz……………………………………………………………………………………….. Herman Hornets
Overall Showman
Abigail Schulz…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Herman Hornets
Beef Feeder Show Ring Champion
Shane Lapen………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Beaver Dam FFA
Beef Feeder Cost of Production Champion
none……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Beef Feeder Top Rate of Gain
Shane Lapen………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Beaver Dam FFA
Beef Feeder Calf Overall Champion
Shane Lapen………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Beaver Dam FFA
Dairy Beef Feeder Show Ring Champion
Ian Spoke………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Portland Boosters
Dairy Beef Feeder Cost of Production Champion
none……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Dairy Beef Feeder Top Rate of Gain
Shane Lapen………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Beaver Dam FFA
Dairy Beef Feeder Calf Overall Champion
Ian Spoke………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Portland Boosters
Beef Fitting Contest
- Grand – Champion – Emily Schulz……………………………………………………………………………… Herman Hornets
- Reserve Champion…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. none
Beef Herdsmanship:
Large Clubs: 1) Tri-County Twisters 2) Beaver Dam FFA
Small Clubs: 1) Juneau Victorians 2) Leipsic
Livestock Education Display Contest sponsored by Waupun FFA
- Waupun FFA 2) Richwood Rangers 3) Hyland Prairie (tie) and Lakeside (tie)
Champion Market Beef Carcass
Samantha Maas……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Sinissippi
Reserve Champion Market Beef Carcass
Emily Schulz……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Herman Hornets
Honorable Mention Market Beef Carcass
Robert Woock………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Waupun FFA
Champion Market Dairy Beef Carcass
Kyler Schaalma…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Leipsic
Reserve Champion Dairy Beef Carcass
Brittany Rennhack………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Lakeside
Honorable Mention Market Dairy Beef Carcass
James Roche…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Astico Perseverance
DEPT 3 – Swine
Champion Market Barrow
Alexa Strehlow…………………………………………………………………………………………………. Mayville Lucky Clovers
Reserve Champion Market Barrow
Andrew Boschert……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Leipsic
Champion Market Gilt
Alexa Strehlow…………………………………………………………………………………………………. Mayville Lucky Clovers
Reserve Champion Market Gilt
Ethan Maas……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Sinissippi
Supreme Champion
Alexa Strehlow……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Mayville FFA
Showmanship Classes
Beg. Champion: Madison Wagner…………………………………………………………………….. Mayville Lucky Clovers
Jr Champion.: Elizabeth Knueppel……………………………………………………………………………………… River Oaks
Int. Champion Kaitlin Neu………………………………………………………………………………………………… County Line
Sr. (Champion) Jacob Justmann……………………………………………………………………………………. Dodgeland FFA
Champion Swine Showman:
Jacob Justmann…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Dodgeland FFA
Herdsmanship
1) Lebanon Luckies 2) Sinissippi 3) Hyland Prairie
Livestock Education Display Contest sponsored by Waupun FFA
- Lebanon Luckies 2) Leipsic 3) Lakeside
Champion Hog Carcass
Morgan Justmann…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Dodgeland FFA
Reserve Champion Swine Carcass
Serena Freriks………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Waupun FFA
Honorable Mention Swine Carcass
Lindsay Propst………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Hyland Prairie
DEPT 4 – Sheep
Champion Market Lamb
Alexa Strehlow…………………………………………………………………………………………………. Mayville Lucky Clovers
Reserve Champion Market Lamb
Alexa Strehlow…………………………………………………………………………………………………. Mayville Lucky Clovers
Homebred & Raised Champion Market Lamb
Kaitlyn Schwanke………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Achievers
Reserve Homebred & Raised Champion Market Lamb
Ty Thorson…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Astico Perseverance
Champion Registered Purebred Ewe
Ty Thorson…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Astico Perseverance
Reserve Champion Registered Purebred Ewe
Emily Schwanke……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Achievers
Champion Registered Purebred Ram
Ty Thorson…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Astico Perseverance
Reserve Champion Registered Purebred Ram
Loretta Klecker……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. River Oaks
Champion Grade Commercial Ewe
Alexa Strehlow…………………………………………………………………………………………………. Mayville Lucky Clovers
Reserve Champion Grade Commercial Ewe
Ty Thorson…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Astico Perseverance
Champion Grade Commercial Ram
Nick Voigt………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Lakeside Lutheran FFA
Reserve Champion Grade Commercial Ram
Emily Schwanke……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Achievers
Top Rate of Gain Market Lamb
Courtni Salmi…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Lakeside
Herdsmanship
1) Leipsic 2) Beaver Dam FFA/Lomira Clover Leaves 3) Astico Perseverance
Livestock Education Display Contest sponsored by Waupun FFA
1) Lakeside 2) Astico Perseverance 3) Hyland Prairie
Sheep Fitting Contest
Novice Champion – Andrew Boschert………………………………………………………………………………………… Leipsic
Advanced Champion – Nick Voigt ……………………………………………………………………………… Oak Grove Owls
Advanced Champion – Alexandria Thrane……………………………………………………………………. Oak Grove Owls
Marissa Schultz……………………………………………………………………………………………………. Achievers
Lilly O’Donovan………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Achievers
Showmanship
1st Year: Ty Thorson……………………………………………………………………………………………… Astico Perseverance
Jr. Brielle Blome………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… River Oaks
Int. Andrew Boschert………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Leipsic
Sr: Alexa Strehlow…………………………………………………………………………………………… Mayville Lucky Clovers
Sheep Lead
Jr. Maria Meier………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Richwood Rangers
Sr. none………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Champion Sheep Carcass
Tim Rynearson……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Watertown Badgers
Reserve Champion Sheep Carcass
Andrew Boschert……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Leipsic
Honorable Mention Sheep Carcass
Tara Schultz…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Astico Perseverance
SUPREME SHOWMANSHIP CONTEST (DAIRY, BEEF, SWINE, SHEEP)
Champion: Emily Schulz…………………………………………………………………………………………….. Herman Hornets
Reserve Champion: Nicole Wenzel……………………………………………………………………… Lomira Clover Leaves
Honorable Mention: Ben Buske…………………………………………………………………………… Lomira Clover Leaves
Top Team: Abigail Henken (Waupun FFA); Dawson Nickels (Richwood Rangers); Kaitlyn Schwanke (Achievers); Kaitlin Neu (County Line)
DEPT 5 -Goats
Champion Meat Type
Devin Zimmerman……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Waupun FFA
Champion Meat Type Doe
Devin Zimmerman……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Waupun FFA
Reserve Champion Meat Type Doe
Autumn Rennhack………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Lakeside
Champion Wether
Autumn Rennhack………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Lakeside
Reserve Champion Wether
Leah Weninger………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Hartford FFA
Champion All Registered Purebreds (blue paper)
none……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Reserve Champion All Registered Purebreds (blue paper)
none……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Champion All Registered Purebreds (blue paper)
none……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Reserve Champion All Registered Purebreds (blue paper)
none……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Champion Recorded Grade Jr. Doe (brown paper)
none……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Reserve Champion Recorded Grade Jr. Doe
none……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Champion Recorded Grade Sr. Doe (brown papers)
none……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Reserve Champion Recorded Grade Sr. Doe
none……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Champion Non Recorded Grade Jr. Doe
none……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Reserve Champion Non Recorded Grade Jr. Doe
none……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Champion Non Recorded Grade Sr. Doe
none……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Reserve Champion Non Recorded Grade Sr. Doe
none……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Best Doe in Show
Crystal Geiger…………………………………………………………………………………………………… Mayville Lucky Clovers
Best Sr. Dairy Doe in Show
Crystal Geiger…………………………………………………………………………………………………… Mayville Lucky Clovers
Best Jr. Dairy Doe in Show
Natalie Fenner………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Watertown Badgers
Best Angora in show
none……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Reserve Angora in Show
none……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Champion Showman
Brittany Walters………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Lebanon Luckies
Milk Contest Award
Nadean Geiger………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Mayville Lucky Clovers
Champion Pet Goat Award
Brittany Walters………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Lebanon Luckies
Reserve Champion Pet Goat Award
Leah Weninger………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Hartford FFA
Showmanship
Sr.: Brittany Walters……………………………………………………………………………………………………. Lebanon Luckies
Int.: Crystal Geiger………………………………………………………………………………Mayville Lucky Clovers
Jr.: Nadean Geiger……………………………………………………………………………………………. Mayville Lucky Clovers
Novice: Hillary Klubertanz………………………………………………………………………………………. Astico Perseverance
Costume Champion
Leah Weninger……………………………………………………………………………………… Hartford FFA
Goat Herdsmanship
- 2) 3)
Best Display
DEPT 6 – Horses
- A) Showmanship
Grand Champion
Robert Woock…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Burnett, Inc.
Reserve Champion
Ellen Nampel…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Trenton Highlights
- B) Halter
Grand Champion
Ellen Nampel…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Trenton Highlights
Reserve Champion
Morgan DeJager……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Trenton Highlights
- C) English Equitation Horsemanship
Grand Champion
none……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Reserve Champion
none……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Champion Walk Trot
Morgan DeJager……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Trenton Highlights
Reserve Champion Walk Trot
Jordan Salzman………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Astico Perseverance
- D) English Pleasure
Grand Champion
none……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Reserve Champion
none……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Champion Walk Trot
Morgan DeJager……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Trenton Highlights
Reserve Champion Walk Trot
Jordan Salzman………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Astico Perseverance
- E) Hunt Seat Equitation
Grand Champion
Lindsay Affeld ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Oak Grove Owls
Reserve Champion
Elizabeth Affeld………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Oak Grove Owls
- F) Hunt Under Saddle
Grand Champion
Elizabeth Affeld………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Oak Grove Owls
Reserve Champion
Kathryn Witzel………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Leipsic
- G) Stock Seat Equitation
Grand Champion
Robert Woock…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Burnett, Inc.
Reserve Champion
Kathryn Witzel………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Leipsic
Champion Walk Trot
Ellen Nampel…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Trenton Highlights
Reserve Champion Walk Trot
Sara Witzel……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Leipsic
- H) Western Pleasure
Grand Champion
Savannah Fell…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Richwood Rangers
Reserve Champion
Kathryn Witzel………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Leipsic
Grand Champion Walk Trot
Brooke Benninger…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Lakeside
Reserve Champion Walk Trot
Ellen Nampel…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Trenton Highlights
- I) Western Riding
Grand Champion
Savannah Fell…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Richwood Rangers
Reserve Champion
Jordan Salzman………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Astico Perseverance
- J) Driving, Reinsmanship
Grand Champion
Savannah Fell…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Richwood Rangers
Reserve Champion
none……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
- K) Driving Pleasure
Grand Champion
Savannah Fell…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Richwood Rangers
Reserve Champion
none……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
- L) Trail
Grand Champion W/T/C
Savannah Fell…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Richwood Rangers
Reserve Champion W/T/C
Kathryn Witzel………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Leipsic
Grand Champion W/T
Abby Stas……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Watertown Badgers
Reserve Champion W/T
Sara Witzel……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Leipsic
- N) Pole Bending
Champion
Natalie Fenner………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Watertown Badgers
Reserve Champion
Autumn Soter…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Juneau Victorians
- O) Cloverleaf Barrels
Champion
Alexus Remington………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Dodgeland FFA
Reserve Champion
Natalie Fenner………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Watertown Badgers
- P) Flags
Champion
Natalie Fenner………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Watertown Badgers
Reserve Champion
Jordan Salzman………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Astico Perseverance
- Q) Keyhole
Champion
Natalie Fenner………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Watertown Badgers
Reserve Champion
Robert Woock…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Burnett, Inc.
Dept. 6R Model Horse Show
Grand Champion Halter – Model Horse
Savannah Fell…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Richwood Rangers
Reserve Champion Halter – Model Horse
Beth Meier………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Richwood Rangers
Grand Champion Performance – Model Horse
Savanah Fell…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Richwood Rangers
Reserve Champion Performance – Model Horse
Morgan DeJager……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Trenton Highlights
DEPT 7 – Poultry
Champion American
Shane Lapen………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Beaver Dam FFA
Champion Mediterranean
Brandon Boyd…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Lebanon Luckies
Champion Asiatic
Elizabeth Lueck………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Lebanon Luckies
Champion Continental
Elizabeth Lueck………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Lebanon Luckies
Champion English
Christian Nehls…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Horicon FFA
Champion – Any Other Breed Large Fowl
Rose Lapp………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Lebanon Luckies
Champion Feather Legged Bantam
Elizabeth Weihert………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. County Line
Champion Single Comb Clean Legged Bantam
Shane Lapen………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Beaver Dam FFA
Champion Rose Comb Clean Legged Bantam
Christian Nehls…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Horicon FFA
Champion Game Bantam
Emily Batterman……………………………………………………………………………………Lomira Clover Leaves
Champion Heavy Weight Duck
Sydney Finkler……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Lakeside
Champion Medium Weight Duck
Alex Lueck…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Lebanon Luckies
Champion Light Weight Duck
Emily Batterman……………………………………………………………………………………Lomira Clover Leaves
Champion Bantam Duck
Christian Nehls…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Horicon FFA
Champion Duck
Alex Lueck…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Lebanon Luckies
Reserve Champion Duck
Christian Nehls…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Horicon FFA
Champion Goose
Hayden Statz…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Hyland Prairie
Reserve Champion Goose
Parker Statz…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Hyland Prairie
Champion Game Birds
Evan Finger……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Juneau Victorians
Reserve Grand Champion Game Birds
Lilly Doll……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Oak Grove Owls
Champion Large Fowl
Christian Nehls…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Horicon FFA
Reserve Champion Large Fowl
Christian Nehls…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Horicon FFA
Champion Bantam
Shane Lapen………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Beaver Dam FFA
Reserve Champion Bantam
Hanna Braaksma………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Beaver Dam FFA
Champion Turkey – Exhibition Class
Brittany Walters………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Lebanon Luckies
Champion Turkey – Commercial Class
Aalyea Siefert-Doll……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Oak Grove Owls
Reserve Champion Turkey – Exhibition Class
Alex Neu…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Dodgeland FFA
Reserve Champion Turkey – Commercial Class
Sierra Doll………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Oak Grove Owls
Champion Roaster
Brianna Raatz…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Horicon FFA
Reserve Champion Roaster
Andrew Boschert……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Leipsic
Champion Pair Broilers
David Feucht……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… A-OK
Reserve Champion Champion Pair Broilers
Shane Lapen………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Beaver Dam FFA
Champion Senior Showmanship
Alexis Lins………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Beaver Dam FFA
Reserve Champion Senior Showmanship
none……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Champion Intermediate Showmanship
Shane Lapen………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Beaver Dam FFA
Reserve Champion Intermediate Showmanship
Elizabeth Lueck………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Lebanon Luckies
Champion Beginner Showmanship
Brandon Boyd…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Lebanon Luckies
Reserve Champion Beginner Showmanship
Samantha Horning…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Achievers
Champion Novice Showmanship
Ashlend Steger………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Achievers
Reserve Champion Novice Showmanship
Brittany Walters………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Lebanon Luckies
DEPT 8 – Rabbits
Best in Show
Hailey Hendrickson (Netherland Dwarf)…………………………………………………………………………… Randolph FFA
Reserve Best in Show
Max Reetz (New Zealand)……………………………………………………………………………………….. Astico Perseverance
Best Six Class
Max Reetz (New Zealand)……………………………………………………………………………………….. Astico Perseverance
Best Four Class
Hailey Hendrickson (Netherland Dwarf)…………………………………………………………………………… Randolph FFA
Reserve Six Best in Show
none……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Reserve Best Four Class
none……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Best Meat Pen
Sierra Doll………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Oak Grove Owls
Overall Showman
Best Overall none
Sr. Heather Rynearson – Watertown Badgers
Int. Kitty Peirick – Richwood Rangers
Beg Nina Litherland – Astico Perseverance
Novice Brittany Walters – Lebanon Luckies
DEPT 9 – DOGS
Best Jr. Handler Trophy
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Best Overall Showman
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Judge’s Choice Trophy
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Jr. Showman (Grades 4-6)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Int. Showman (Grade 7-9)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Sr. Showman (Grade 10 & up)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Highest Scoring Pre-Novice Class
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Highest Scoring Novice & Above
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Novice Showman (1st yr. in project)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
DEPT 10 – Animal & Vet Science
Graham Wagner (Dog Bed)…………………………………………………………………………………………. Juneau Victorians
Natalie Siedschlag (Beef Cattle)…………………………………………………………………………………. Richwood Rangers
DEPT 13 – Cats
Champion Showman
Sydney Penzotti………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Astico Perseverance
Reserve Champion Showman
Linnea Lerwick…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Burnett, Inc.
Champion Adult Cat Long Hair
Kyra Lynch………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Neosho Utopians
Reserve Adult Cat Long Hair
Katrina Pokorny…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Achievers
Champion Adult Cat Short Hair
Katrina Pokorny…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Achievers
Reserve Adult Cat Short Hair
none……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
DEPT 14 -Plant & Soil Science
Nathan Twardokus (corn stalks)…………………………………………………………………………………….. Herman Hornets
Colin Zimmerman (soybean sheaf)………………………………………………………………………………. Beaver Dam FFA
Brandon Faber (oat sheaf)………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Achievers
Mark Herther (garden box)……………………………………………………………………………………………….. Hartford FFA
Hayden Statz (peppers)…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Hyland Prairie
Brandon Boyd (sweet Spanish onions)…………………………………………………………………………… Lebanon Luckies
United Coop Grain Crops Award
Zackary Propst………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Hyland Prairie
Dodge County Forage Council Awards
Grades 4-8
Luis Avila…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Lebanon Luckies
Grades 9+
Sheila Weninger…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Herman Hornets
Waldvogel Farm Market Award Gr. 4-8
Hewsten Steger……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Achievers
Knowles Produce Award Gr. 9+
Alicia Braun………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Beaver Dam FFA
Dodge County Forage Council Poster Contest
- Juneau Victorians 4-H Club
- Lomira Clover Leaves 4-H Club
- A-OK 4-H Club
DEPT 15 -Flowers & Houseplants
Jessica Lins (Roadside Arrangement)………………………………………………………………………………. Columbus FFA
Joslyn Wolff (Large Marigolds)…………………………………………………………………………………… Portland Boosters
Brandon Boyd (Spider Plant)………………………………………………………………………………………… Lebanon Luckies
Caroline Powers (Flowering Container Garden)………………………………………………………….. Astico Perseverance
DEPT 16 -Natural Sciences
Brandon Faber (Tree Study Chart)…………………………………………………………………………………………… Achievers
Holley Schwartz (Rifle, other)………………………………………………………………………………….. Watertown Badgers
Katrina Pokorny (Bee Display)………………………………………………………………………………………….. Waupun FFA
Lydia Meyer (Wildlife Management Poster)………………………………………………………………………………….. A-OK
Kyler Schaalma (Shotgun)………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Leipsic
Brittany Walters (Archery, other)………………………………………………………………………………….. Lebanon Luckies
Watertown Conservation Club
Lydia Meyer (Wildlife Management Display)………………………………………………………………………………… A-OK
DEPT 17 A -Exploring
William Larson (My Family Tree)…………………………………………………………………………….. Astico Perseverance
Molly Grulke (WI Display)…………………………………………………………………………………………… Herman Hornets
Ella Salzman (painting)……………………………………………………………………………………………. Astico Perseverance
Alixandria McCarthy (Drawing)……………………………………………………………………………………………….. Lakeside
Ely Lynch (birdhouse)…………………………………………………………………………………………………. Neosho Utopians
Breanna Landowski (Sewn article to wear)…………………………………………………………….. Lomira Clover Leaves
Evonna Nehls Memorial Exploring Houseplant Award
Max Luedtke (Houseplant)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Leipsic
DEPT 17 B -Cloverbuds
Caleb Wiechmann (Recycled Craft article)………………………………………………………………… Tri-County Twisters
Delaney Finkler (sculpture piece)……………………………………………………………………………………………… Lakeside
Lauren Klink (3 Camera pics – different)……………………………………………………………………….. Neosho Utopians
Griyan Hughland (booklet)………………………………………………………………………………………. Astico Perseverance
Madalynn Walz (3 Cookies, decorated)……………………………………………………………………… Astico Perseverance
Kimberley Callies (Simple Sewn Article)……………………………………………………………………….. Herman Hornets
Alexander Larson (Recycled insect)………………………………………………………………………….. Astico Perseverance
Ivy Schmidt (Garden Vegetables)……………………………………………………………………………….. Richwood Rangers
Evelynn Schwoerer (Picture You Drew)…………………………………………………………………….. Astico Perseverance
Evonna Nehls Memorial Cloverbud Houseplant Award
Macy Reetz (Houseplant)…………………………………………………………………………………………. Astico Perseverance
DEPT 18A-Drawing & Painting
Milana Malterer (Acrylic Painting)…………………………………………………………………………………………… Sinissippi
Megan Darge (Acrylic Painting)……………………………………………………………………………. Lomira Clover Leaves
Savannah Fell (Drawing Lead Pencil)…………………………………………………………………………. Richwood Rangers
Kyra Lynch (Crayon Drawing)……………………………………………………………………………………… Neosho Utopians
Elizabeth Affeld (Charcoal Drawing))……………………………………………………………………………. Oak Grove Owls
Sydney Moore (Mixed Media Drawing)…………………………………………………………………….. Astico Perseverance
DEPT 18B-Art 1, Art 2, Art 3
Kimberly Duckett (Glass Etching)……………………………………………………………………………………………….. Leipsic
Alice Groeler (Charcoal)………………………………………………………………………………………………. Lebanon Luckies
Hannah Hallman (Charcoal)……………………………………………………………………………………………… Hyland Prairie
Matthew Hallman (Charcoal)……………………………………………………………………………………………. Hyland Prairie
Corrina Larson (Cuttings)………………………………………………………………………………………… Astico Perseverance
Kolten Blome (Watercolor Painting)……………………………………………………………………………………… River Oaks
State 4-H Youth Conference Art Exhibit
Caroline Powers (Alcohol Ink Tile)…………………………………………………………………………… Astico Perseverance
Cameron Pokorny (Hand-Molded Clay item)……………………………………………………………………………. Achievers
DEPT 18C-STENCIL PAINTING
Lilly Schmidt (Metal Pail)…………………………………………………………………………………………. Richwood Rangers
Brielle Blome (Wood Plaque)……………………………………………………………………………………………….. River Oaks
Elizabeth Knueppel (Christmas Gift Bag)………………………………………………………………………………. River Oaks
Ian Jones (Mirror)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Hyland Prairie
DEPT 18D-Music
Natalia Calvo (Emily Schulz Outstanding Musician Award)……………………………………………. Juneau Victorians
Milana Malterer (Special Music Performance Award)………………………………………………………………… Sinissippi
DEPT 18E-Theater/Drama/Clowns
Rayna Wangler (drama item)………………………………………………………………………………………… Lebanon Luckies
DEPT 18F-Basketry
none……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
DEPT 18G-Leathercraft
Madison Wagner (Bridle)…………………………………………………………………………………… Mayville Lucky Clovers
Joshua Westenberg (Chair)……………………………………………………………………………………….. Watertown Badgers
DEPT 18H-CERAMICS
None…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
DEPT 18I-Creative Stitchery
Emily Manske (Tissue Box)……………………………………………………………………………………………………. Achievers
Kendra Gillett (Picture with Child on Tractor)……………………………………………………………………. Hyland Prairie
Elizabeth Lueck (Door Hanging)…………………………………………………………………………………… Lebanon Luckies
DEPT 18J-Cake Decorating
Andrew Bull (Spec. Occasion frosting w/ form gr. 4-6)………………………………………………………….. County Line
Susan Roche (Cupcake Creation gr.7-9)…………………………………………………………………….. Astico Perseverance
Madeline McGauley (Novelty Cake gr. 10+)………………………………………………………………………………… Leipsic
Top Wilton Award
Lindsay Propst (Spec. Occasion frosting w/ form gr. 7-9)…………………………………………………….. Hyland Prairie
Best Exhibit by Age Group:
Cathleen Roche (Novelty Cake gr. 4-6)……………………………………………………………………… Astico Perseverance
Claire Reichardt (Wedding Cake gr. 7-9)…………………………………………………………………….. Richwood Rangers
Natalia Calvo (Cupcake Creation gr.10)………………………………………………………………………… Juneau Victorians
DEPT 18K-Folk Arts
none……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
DEPT 18L-Rubber Stamping
Elizabeth Gunst (Gift Bag/Box/Wrapping)……………………………………………………………………… Herman Hornets
Ashlyn Rein (Other Card/Inv.)…………………………………………………………………………………… Richwood Rangers
DEPT 18M-Scrapbooking
McKayla Krenz (Scrapbook 4-layout)………………………………………………………………………………….. Burnett, Inc.
Ashlyn Rein (two layout album)…………………………………………………………………………………. Richwood Rangers
Brielle Blome (12×12 Family Friendship Album)……………………………………………………………………. River Oaks
DEPT 18N-Jr Open Arts& Crafts
Hannah Roberts (Pottery) ……………………………………………………………………………………………. Lebanon Luckies
Ashlyn Rein (Hand-Molded Clay Item)………………………………………………………………………. Richwood Rangers
DEPT 20-Photography
Jordan Salzman (Color Enlargement)………………………………………………………………………… Astico Perseverance
Joey Lauth (Color Enlargement)…………………………………………………………………………………… Portland Boosters
Isaac Kaiser (Color Enlargement)……………………………………………………………………………………… Hyland Prairie
Brittany Rennhack (4 pics-same subject color)…………………………………………………………………………… Lakeside
Lindsay Propst (Color Enlargement)………………………………………………………………………………….. Hyland Prairie
Kyla Peterson (4 pics-same subject color)………………………………………………………………….. Astico Perseverance
State 4-H Display Selection
Savannah Fell (4 Action Pic – Color)…………………………………………………………………………… Richwood Rangers
Ariona Hildebrandt (Enlargement 8×12 Color)………………………………………………………………………….. Sinissippi
Brenna Pamperin (Enlargement 8×12 Color)………………………………………………………………………. Hyland Prairie
Norma Heuer Award
Kimberly Duckett (4 Pictures different subj./color)……………………………………………………………………….. Leipsic
Ebert’s Greenhouse Village Photography Award
Vincent Klecker (Enlargement 8×12 Color)……………………………………………………………………………. River Oaks
Ball Family Photography Award – Best B & W
Kaitlin Neu (B& W Enlargement)………………………………………………………………………………………… County Line
DEPT 21-Computers
none……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
DEPT 22-Woodworking
Matthew Gunst (toy – homemade)………………………………………………………………………………….. Herman Hornets
Ellen Nampel (article for kitchen/living room)…………………………………………………………….. Trenton Highlights
Silas Frank (article for use in home)……………………………………………………………………………… Portland Boosters
Colin Zimmerman (article other, cabinet)……………………………………………………………………… Beaver Dam FFA
Graham Wagner (article for out of doors)……………………………………………………………………… Juneau Victorians
Elizabeth Knueppel (repaired/refinished article)……………………………………………………………………… River Oaks
Best Overall Woodworking Item
Erin Jones (Ktichen/Living Room article)……………………………………………………………………. Richwood Rangers
Best Workmanship
Katie Pribnow (toy/homemade game)………………………………………………………………………………….. Burnett, Inc.
Best Woodworking Finish
Emma Grulke (article for use in home)…………………………………………………………………………………. Burnett, Inc.
Most Creative Item
Emelia Groeler (Creative Design, wood article)………………………………………………………………. Lebanon Luckies
DEPT 23-Electricity
Graham Wagner (lamp)………………………………………………………………………………………………. Juneau Victorians
DEPT 24-Mechanical Projects
Nicholas Appenfeldt (Model Airplane)………………………………………………………………………………….. River Oaks
Michael Callies (Mini Farm Scene)………………………………………………………………………………… Herman Hornets
Lily Newman (Mini Farm Scene)………………………………………………………………………………….. Oak Grove Owls
Michael Becker (Mini Farm Scene)……………………………………………………………………………….. Herman Hornets
Joshua Westenberg (Mini Farm Scene)………………………………………………………………………. Watertown Badgers
Robert Woock (Mini Farm Scene)……………………………………………………………………………………… Waupun FFA
Emma Jones (Any Other Scale Model Scene)………………………………………………………………. Richwood Rangers
Casey Grudzinski (Single Model)…………………………………………………………………………………………….. Sinissippi
Matthew Torkelson (Single Model Lego original)……………………………………………………….. Watertown Badgers
Grant Klas (single model kit)……………………………………………………………………………………… Trenton Highlights
Vincent Meyer (single model kit)……………………………………………………………………………….. Richwood Rangers
Colton Dunn (Lego Model from Kit)……………………………………………………………………………………… River Oaks
DEPT 25-Foods & Nutrition
Holley Schwartz (gluten free baked item) ………………………………………………………………….. Watertown Badgers
Roseanne Crave (international food item)……………………………………………………………………… Portland Boosters
Roseanne Crave (dairy dessert)……………………………………………………………………………………. Portland Boosters
Connor Steers (homemade brownies)………………………………………………………………………………………. Achievers
Anneliese Adelmeyer (chef’s choice main dish veggie)……………………………………………. Lomira Clover Leaves
Marissa Roberts (chef’s choice sandwich)……………………………………………………………………… Lebanon Luckies
Brandon Franke (muffins any variety)…………………………………………………………………………………………… A-OK
Averi Thrane (dessert)………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Oak Grove Owls
Nicole Roecker (3 twisty pretzels)………………………………………………………………………………. Trenton Highlights
Jon Zirbel (chef’s choice any salad)……………………………………………………………………………… Juneau Victorians
Food Preservation
Sydney Moore (watermelon pickles)…………………………………………………………………………. Astico Perseverance
Audrey Boyd (dried clementines)………………………………………………………………………………….. Lebanon Luckies
Ball Preservation Awards
Emily Butler (Fruits)……………………………………………………………………………………………………. Lebanon Luckies
Cole Fenner (Vegetables)………………………………………………………………………………………………. Dodgeland FFA
Emily Butler (Pickles)………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Lebanon Luckies
Madelyn Moore (Jams/Jellies)………………………………………………………………………………….. Astico Perseverance
DEPT 26-Clothing
Hillary Klubertanz (dress-beginner)………………………………………………………………………….. Astico Perseverance
Vivien Chiaravallotti (simple shirt-top)……………………………………………………………………… Watertown Badgers
Ashleyn Rein (other simple item)……………………………………………………………………………….. Richwood Rangers
Colten Schultz (sewing sculpture)…………………………………………………………………………….. Astico Perseverance
Kimberly Westenberg (coat-suit)………………………………………………………………………………. Watertown Badgers
Nancy’s Notions: Best Overall Clothing Award
Kimberly Westenberg (coat-suit)………………………………………………………………………………. Watertown Badgers
Pat Hahn Clothing Award: Best Overall Construction Class A
Hillary Klubertanz (Dress)……………………………………………………………………………………….. Astico Perseverance
Best Overall Clothingn Entry
Kimberly Westenberg (coat-suit)………………………………………………………………………………. Watertown Badgers
DEPT 26 G-J CLOTHING REVUE
Jr. Honor Circle
Elizabeth Gunst (sundress)……………………………………………………………………………………………. Herman Hornets
Erin Schmidt (pajamas)………………………………………………………………………………………………… Herman Hornets
Graham Wagner (Vest)……………………………………………………………………………………………….. Juneau Victorians
Sr. Honor Circle
Rebekah Torkelson (print dress)……………………………………………………………………………….. Watertown Badgers
Abigail Schulz (shorts & blouse)……………………………………………………………………………………. Herman Hornets
Tara Schultz (knitted dress)……………………………………………………………………………………… Astico Perseverance
Selected for State Fair
Abigail Schulz…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Herman Hornets
Rebekah Torkelson………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Astico Perseverance
DEPT 27-Knitting/Crocheting
Holley Schwartz (Knitted shawl)………………………………………………………………………………. Watertown Badgers
Kimberly Westenberg (Knitted top)…………………………………………………………………………… Watertown Badgers
Brianna Lerwick (Crocheted toys)……………………………………………………………………………………….. Burnett, Inc.
Amanda Haecker (Crocheted Capt. America)…………………………………………………………………. Lebanon Luckies
DEPT 28-Home Environment
McKayla Krenz (pallet decoration)………………………………………………………………………………………. Burnett, Inc.
Hannah Roberts (decorated dresser)………………………………………………………………………………. Lebanon Luckies
Colton Dunn (refinished rocking chair)………………………………………………………………………………….. River Oaks
Danielle Konz (small quilt)…………………………………………………………………………………………… Lebanon Luckies
DEPT 29-CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Natalia Calvo (Geo Board)………………………………………………………………………………………….. Juneau Victorians
DEPT 31A-DEMONSTRATION
Top Demonstrators (All Grades)
Max Luedtke…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Leipsic
Marshal McGauley (State Fair Delegate)……………………………………………………………………………………… Leipsic
Lindsay Propst………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Hyland Prairie
Braden Paplham…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Sinissippi
Kathryn Witzel………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Leipsic
Top Team Demonstrators (All Grades)
None for 2016
State Fair Delegates (Grade 7 & Over)
Marshal McGauley ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Leipsic
DEPT 31B,C,D-COMMUNICATIONS
Natalie Siedschlag (Book)…………………………………………………………………………………………. Richwood Rangers
DEPT 32-Club/Chapter
A-Booths
No Special Merits in 2016
B-Flower Planters
- Lomira Clover Leaves 2. Leipsic 3. Achievers
DEPT 33-Self Determine/Youth Leadership
A – Youth Leadership: Nicole Wenzel (Visual Aid)………………………………………………. Lomira Clover Leaves
B – Self–Determined: Graham Wagner (Book)……………………………………………………………… Juneau Victorian
B – Self–Determined: Bethany Cameron (pillows)…………………………………………………………. Juneau Victorian
DEPT 34-Health Sciences
none……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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