2022 DODGE COUNTY FAIR: SPECIAL MERIT LIST
DEPT 1 – DAIRY
Champion Sr. Female:
Registered. Holstein
Tianda Hildebrandt……………………………………………………………………………………………………………Hustisford FFA
Grade Holstein
Elleana Stangler………………………………………………………………………………………………..Dodge County Jr Holsteins
Jersey
Leah Smith …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Lebanon Luckies 4-H
Reserve Champion Sr. Female:
Reg. Holstein
Elizabeth Gunst ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Herman Hornets 4-H
Grade Holstein
Paige Lester………………………………………………………………………………… Portland Boosters 4-H
Jersey
Laura Giroux………………………………………………………………………………… Mayville Lucky Clovers 4-H
Champion Jr. Female:
Reg. Holstein
Vivian Lichty……………………………………………………………………………………Hyland Prairie 4-H
Grade Holstein
Jackalyn Paulson …………………………………………………………………….. Dodge County Jr Holsteins
Jersey
Caroline Powers………………………………………………………….. …………………………Cornerstone of Elba
Reserve Champion Jr. Female:
Reg. Holstein
Jackalyn Paulson …………………………………………………………………….. Dodge County Jr Holsteins
Grade Holstein
Fayth Paulson……………………………………………………………………………………… Columbus FFA
Jersey
Sevanna Fairbank………………………………………………………….. …………………………………… Leipsic 4-H
SR. CHAMPION ALL COLORED BREED
Leah Smith …. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Lebanon Luckies 4-H
JR OVERALL COLORED BREED CHAMPION
Caroline Powers……………………………………………………………………………… Cornerstone of Elba
Best Bred & Owned of All Breeds
Treyton Hildebrandt ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Hustisford FFA
Top Club or Chapter Herd
Hustisford FFA
Dairy Fitting Contest
Jr. Fitter: 1st Marissa Spoke ……………………………………………………………..Portland Boosters 4-H
Sr. Fitter: Elizabeth Gunst ………………………………………………………………….Herman Hornets 4-H
Exhibitor’s Herd — 1
st Place
Tianda Hildebrandt ………………………………………………………………………………..Hustisford FFA
Exhibitor’s Herd — 2
nd Place
Elizabeth Gunst……………………………………………………………………………… Herman Hornets 4-H
Showmanship
Beginning: (Grade 4) Duke Schlender …………………………………………….. Dodge County Jr Holsteins
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st Year (Grade 5+ ) Sevanna Fairbank ………………………………………………………………Leipsic 4-H
Jr.: Malcom Spoke …………………………………………………………………………Portland Boosters 4-H
Int.: Marissa Spoke ……………………………………………………………………….Portland Boosters 4-H
Sr.: Ian Spoke ……………………………………………………………………………..Portland Boosters 4-H
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Overall Champion Dairy Showman
Sr.: Ian Spoke ……………………………………………………………………………..Portland Boosters 4-H
Slogan/Barn Display Awards
1) Achievers 4-H
2) Juneau Victorians 4-H
3) Lebanon Luckies 4-H
Dairy Herdsmanship (combined with Open Class)
1) Easter Brooke (open class)
2) Watertown FFA
3) Tom-Lu (open class)
4) Dodge County Junior Holsteins
DEPT 2 – BEEF
Champion Market Beef Steer
none indicated ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Reserve Champion Market Beef Steer
none indicated ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Champion Dairy Beef Steer
none indicated ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Reserve Champion Dairy Beef Steer
none indicated ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Champion Registered Female
none indicated ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Champion Commercial Female
none indicated ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Champion Registered Heifer
none indicated ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Reserve Champion Registered Heifer
none indicated ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Champion Commercial Heifer
none indicated ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Reserve Champion Commercial Heifer
none indicated ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Supreme Champion Beef Female
none indicated ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Reserve Supreme Champion Beef Female
none indicated ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Champion Bull Calf
none indicated ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Beef Showmanship
Beg (1st yr.): none indicated ………………………………………………………………………………………
Jr. (Gr. 5-6): none indicated ……………………………………………………………………………………..
Int. (Gr. 7-9): none indicated …………………………………………………………………………………….
Sr. (Gr. 10+ ): none indicated ……………………………………………………………………………………
Overall Showman
none indicated ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Beef Feeder Show Ring Champion
none indicated ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Beef Feeder Calf Overall Champion
none indicated ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Beef Feeder Calf Overall Reserve Champion
none indicated ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Dairy Beef Feeder Show Ring Champion
none indicated ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Dairy Beef Feeder Calf Overall Champion
none indicated ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Dairy Beef Feeder Calf Overall Reserve Champion
none indicated ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Beef Herdsmanship:
Large Herd
1) Tri-County Twisters 4-H 2) Achievers 4-H 3) Oak Grove Owls 4-H
Small Herd
1) Lebanon Luckies 4-H 2) Hustisford FFA 3) Dodgeland FFA
Champion Market Beef Carcass
Caleb Wiechmann………………………………………………………………………. Tri-County Twisters 4-H
Reserve Champion Market Beef Carcass
Alex Lewke ………………………………………………………………………………….. Cornerstone of Elba
Honorable Mention Beef Carcass
Gavin Lewke………………………………………………………………………………….. Hyland Prairie 4-H
Champion Market Dairy Beef Carcass
Jacob Roche………………………………………………………………………………….. Cornerstone of Elba
Reserve Champion Market Dairy Beef Carcass
Hudson Henschel-Paar …………………………………………………………………………….River Oaks 4-H
Honorable Mention Dairy Beef Carcass
Bentley Gentz………………………………………………………………………………..Oak Grove Owls 4-H
DEPT 3 – SWINE
Champion Market Barrow
Kyle Galston ……………………………………………………………………………………… Dodgeland FFA
Reserve Champion Market Barrow
Harmony Henschel-Paar …………………………………………………………………………..River Oaks 4-H
Champion Market Gilt
Lucas Schlimgen ……………………………………………………………………………Portland Boosters 4-H
Reserve Champion Market Gilt
Iris Brisky ………………………………………………………………………………. Astico Perseverance 4-H
Supreme Champion
Kyle Galston ……………………………………………………………………………………… Dodgeland FFA
Showmanship Classes
Beg. Champion: Milo Soldner……………………………………………………….. Astico Perseverance 4-H
Jr Champion.: Lucy Stowell…………………………………………………………………….. Achievers 4-H
Int. Champion Harmony Henschel-Paar…………………………………………………………River Oaks 4-H
Sr. (Champion) Kaylee Stenzel ………………………………………………………………. Beaver Dam FFA
Champion Swine Showman:
Kaylee Stenzel ………………………………………………………………………………….. Beaver Dam FFA
Herdsmanship
1) Lebanon Luckies 4-H 2) Leipsic 4-H 3) Achievers 4-H
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DEPT 4 – SHEEP
Champion Market Lamb
Kadence Brusveen …………………………………………………………………………………..Sinissippi 4-H
Reserve Champion Market Lamb
Leo Panetti …………………………………………………………………………………………. Achievers 4-H
Homebred & Raised Champion Market Lamb
Ty Thorson………………………………………………………………………………………… Columbus FFA
Reserve Homebred & Raised Champion Market Lamb
Olivia Bird ……………………………………………………………………………………. Hyland Prairie 4-H
Champion Registered Purebred Ewe
Ty Thorson………………………………………………………………………………………… Columbus FFA
Reserve Champion Registered Purebred Ewe
Caleb Ganske …………………………………………………………………………….. Trenton Highlights 4-H
Champion Registered Purebred Ram
Brianna Ganske…………………………………………………………………………………. Beaver Dam FFA
Reserve Champion Registered Purebred Ram
none …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Champion Grade Commercial Ewe
Ty Thorson………………………………………………………………………………………… Columbus FFA
Reserve Champion Grade Commercial Ewe
Drew Benninger……………………………………………………………………………………. Waterloo FFA
Champion Grade Commercial Ram
Maria Meier………………………………………………………………………………. Richwood Rangers 4-H
Reserve Champion Grade Commercial Ram
none …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Pure Bred Flock
Brianna Ganske…………………………………………………………………………………. Beaver Dam FFA
Herdsmanship
1) Beaver Dam FFA & Trenton Highlights 4-H (tie)
2) Mayville Lucky Clovers 4-H
3) Leipsic 4-H
Showmanship
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st Year: Alexander Dishneau ………………………………………………………………………Lakeside 4-H
Jr. Leo Panetti …………………………………………………………………………………….. Achievers 4-H
Int. Mary Zwald ……………………………………………………………………………………….Leipsic 4-H
Sr: Maria Meier…………………………………………………………………………. Richwood Rangers 4-H
Sheep Lead
Jr. Mary Zwald ………………………………………………………………………………………..Leipsic 4-H
Sr. Rosemary Breitsprecker ………………………………………………………………… Cornerstone of Elba
SUPREME SHOWMANSHIP CONTEST (DAIRY, BEEF, SWINE, SHEEP)
Champion:………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Reserve Champion: Maria Meier………………………………………………………. Richwood Rangers 4-H
Top Team: Faith Wiechmann (Tri-County Twisters 4-H); Samantha Salmi (Lakeside 4-H); Drew Benninger
(Waterloo FFA); Ian Spoke (Portland Boosters 4-H)
Second Place Team: Gracie Wiechmann (Tri-County Twisters 4-H); Jacob Tietz (Lebanon Luckies); Brianna
Ganske (Beaver Dam FFA); Emma Paulson (Dodge County Junior Holsteins)
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DEPT 5 -GOATS
Champion Whether
Drew Benninger……………………………………………………………………………………. Waterloo FFA
Reserve Champion Whether
Madeline Maas …………………………………………………………………………………….Hustisford FFA
Champion Meat Type Doe
Rachael Klubertanz …………………………………………………………………….. Astico Perseverance 4-H
Reserve Champion Meat Type Doe
Rachael Klubertanz …………………………………………………………………….. Astico Perseverance 4-H
Champion Meat Type – Whether
Drew Benninger……………………………………………………………………………………. Waterloo FFA
Dairy Junior Doe Champion
Beth Roche…………………….……………………………………………………………………… Cornerstone of Elba
Dairy Junior Doe Reserve Champion
Nina Litherland…………………….………………………………………………………………Astico Perseverance 4-H
Dairy Senior Doe Champion
Nina Litherland…………………….…………………………………………………………… Astico Perseverance 4-H
Dairy Senior Doe Reserve Champion
Cole Geiger…………………….…………………………………………………………… Mayville Lucky Clovers 4-H
Best Doe in Show
Nina Litherland…………………….…………………………………………………………… Astico Perseverance 4-H
Champion Pet Goat Award
Harper Zillmer ……………………………………………………………………………….. Hyland Prairie 4-H
Champion Overall Showmanship
Nadean Geiger……………………………………………………………………… Mayville Lucky Clovers 4-H
Showmanship
Sr.: Nadean Geiger………………………………………………………………… Mayville Lucky Clovers 4-H
Int.: Beth Roche …………………………………………………………………………….. Cornerstone of Elba
Jr.: Zoey Lenz …………………………………………………………………………………….River Oaks 4-H
Novice: Harper Zillmer………………………………………………………………………. Hyland Prairie 4-H
Costume Champion
Ben Roche……………………………………………………………………………………. Cornerstone of Elba
DEPT 6 — HORSES
A) SHOWMANSHIP (Ribbon Only)
Grand Champion:
04018 Morgan DeJager Trenton Highlights 4-H
Reserve Champion:
04091 Kaylee Jahnke Trenton Highlights 4-H

B) HALTER (Ribbon Only)
Grand Champion:
04091 Kaylee Jahnke Trenton Highlights 4-H
Reserve Champion:
04021 Brayden Pankow County Line 4-H

C) SADDLE SEAT EQ (Horsemanship) (Ribbon Only)
Grand Champion: NONE
Reserve Champion: NONE
Champion Walk Trot: NONE
Reserve Champion Walk Trot: NONE
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D) SADDDLESEAT PLEASURE (Ribbon Only)
Grand Champion:
NONE
Reserve Champion:
NONE
Champion Walk Trot:
NONE
Reserve Champion Walk Trot:
NONE
E) HUNTSEAT EQUITATION (Horsemanship) (Ribbon Only)
Champion:
04091 Kaylee Jahnke Trenton Highlights 4-H
Reserve Champion:
04018 Morgan DeJager Trenton Highlights 4-H
Champion Walk Trot:
NONE
Reserve Champion Walk Trot:
NONE
F) HUNTER UNDER SADDLE (Ribbon Only)
Champion:
04018 Morgan DeJager Trenton Highlights 4-H
Reserve Champion:
04091 Kaylee Jahnke Trenton Highlights 4-H

Champion Walk Trot:
NONE
Reserve Champion Walk Trot:
NONE
G) STOCKSEAT EQUITATION (Horsemanship) (Ribbon Only)
Grand Champion:
04091 Kaylee Jahnke Trenton Highlights 4-H
Reserve Champion:
04018 Morgan DeJager Trenton Highlights 4-H
Champion Walk Trot:
04096 Adalynn Reed County Line 4-H
Reserve Champion Walk Trot:
NONE
H) WESTERN PLEASURE (Ribbon Only)
Champion:
04091 Kaylee Jahnke Trenton Highlights 4-H
Reserve Champion:
03970 Jaiden Bachleitner Neosho Utopians 4-H
Champion Walk Trot:
03971 Myla Ehrlich Neosho Utopians 4-H
Reserve Champion Walk Trot:
NONE
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I) WESTERN RIDING (Ribbon Only)
Champion:
03290 Brooke Naylor Lebanon Luckies 4-H
Reserve Champion:
04018 Morgan DeJager Trenton Highlights 4-H
J) DRIVING, REINSMANSHIP (Ribbon Only)
Champion:
01613 Brooklyn Nehmer Astico Perseverance 4-H
Reserve Champion:
01614 Taylor Nehmer Astico Perseverance 4-H
K) DRIVING PLEASURE (Ribbon Only)
Champion:
01614 Taylor Nehmer Astico Perseverance 4-H
Reserve Champion:
01613 Brooklyn Nehmer Astico Perseverance 4-H
L) TRAIL (Ribbon Only)
Champion:
04018 Morgan DeJager Trenton Highlights 4-H
Reserve Champion:
04069 Kari Schmidt Juneau Victorians 4-H
Champion Walk Trot:
03971 Myla Ehrlich Neosho Utopians 4-H
Reserve Champion Walk Trot:
03284 Brooke Crego Juneau Victorians 4-H
M) IN HAND TRAIL(Ribbon Only)
Champion:
04091 Kaylee Jahnke Trenton Highlights 4-H
Reserve Champion:
04018 Morgan DeJager Trenton Highlights 4-H

N) POLE BENDING (Ribbon Only)
Champion:
03290 Brooke Naylor Lebanon Luckies 4-H
Reserve Champion:
03909 Autumn Soter Dodgeland FFA
O) CLOVERLEAF BARRELS (Ribbon Only)
Champion:
03290 Brooke Naylor Lebanon Luckies 4-H
Reserve Champion:
03909 Autumn Soter Dodgeland FFA
P) FLAGS (Ribbon Only)
Champion:
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04091 Kaylee Jahnke Trenton Highlights 4-H
Reserve Champion:
01870 Sara Witzel Astico Perseverance 4-H
Q) KEYHOLE (Ribbon Only)
Champion:
03290 Brooke Naylor Lebanon Luckies 4-H
Reserve Champion:
03189 Leslie Schreier Burnett, Inc 4-H

Dept. 6R Model Horse Show
Grand Champion Halter — Model Horse
Paige Conley……………………………………………………………………………….. Neosho Utopians 4-H
Reserve Champion Halter — Model Horse
Kathryn Witzel …………………………………………………………………………. Astico Perseverance 4-H
Grand Champion Performance — Model Horse
Isabella Alvarez …………………………………………………………………………..Lakeside Lutheran FFA
Reserve Champion Performance — Model Horse
Paige Conley……………………………………………………………………………….. Neosho Utopians 4-H
Grand Champion Made by Exhibitor — Model Horse
Isabella Alvarez …………………………………………………………………………..Lakeside Lutheran FFA
Reserve Champion Made by Exhibitor– Model Horse
Paige Conley……………………………………………………………………………….. Neosho Utopians 4-H
DEPT 7 – POULTRY
Champion American
Owen Hemling …………………………………………………………………………………………Leipsic 4-H
Champion Mediterranean
Brayden Pankow ………………………………………………………………………………… County Line 4-H
Champion Asiatic
Adalynn Reed……………………………………………………………………………………. County Line 4-H
Champion Continental
Ainsley Damrow ………………………………………………………………………………… County Line 4-H
Champion English
Adalynn Reed……………………………………………………………………………………. County Line 4-H
Champion — Any Other Breed Large Fowl
Brayden Pankow ………………………………………………………………………………… County Line 4-H
Champion Feather Legged Bantam
Samantha Schwandt…………………………………………………………………………………….Leipsic 4-H
Champion Single Comb Clean Legged Bantam
Oliver Small ……………………………………………………………………………………… Watertown FFA
Champion Rose Comb Clean Legged Bantam
Oliver Small ……………………………………………………………………………………… Watertown FFA
Champion Game Bantam
Austin Gehring ……………………………………………………………………………………… Horicon FFA
Champion Any Other Breed Bantam
Austin Gehring ……………………………………………………………………………………… Horicon FFA
Champion Heavy Weight Duck
Audrey Gottschalk ………………………………………………………………………………. County Line 4-H
Champion Medium Weight Duck
Audrey Gottschalk ………………………………………………………………………………. County Line 4-H
Champion Light Weight Duck
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Oliver Small ……………………………………………………………………………………… Watertown FFA
Champion Bantam Duck
Delainey Schwandt …………………………………………………………………………………….Leipsic 4-H
Champion Duck
Delainey Schwandt …………………………………………………………………………………….Leipsic 4-H
Reserve Champion Duck
Delainey Schwandt …………………………………………………………………………………….Leipsic 4-H
Champion Goose
Samantha Schwandt…………………………………………………………………………………….Leipsic 4-H
Reserve Champion Goose
Samantha Schwandt…………………………………………………………………………………….Leipsic 4-H
Champion Game Birds
Owen Hemling …………………………………………………………………………………………Leipsic 4-H
Reserve Grand Champion Game Birds
Cole Hemling …………………………………………………………………………………………..Leipsic 4-H
Champion Large Fowl
Brayden Pankow ………………………………………………………………………………… County Line 4-H
Reserve Champion Large Fowl
Ainsley Damrow ………………………………………………………………………………… County Line 4-H
Champion Bantam
Samantha Schwandt…………………………………………………………………………………….Leipsic 4-H
Reserve Champion Bantam
Oliver Small ……………………………………………………………………………………… Watertown FFA
Champion Turkey
none …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Reserve Champion Turkey
none …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Champion Market Turkey
Christopher Binkelman………………………………………………………………..Lomira Clover Leaves 4-H
Reserve Champion Market Turkey
Adalynn Reed……………………………………………………………………………………. County Line 4-H
Champion Roaster
Jacob Tietz …………………………………………………………………………………. Lebanon Luckies 4-H
Reserve Champion Roaster
none …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Champion Pair Broilers
Ryan Clark …………………………………………………………………………………………. Mayville FFA
Reserve Champion Pair Broilers
Isaac Clark …………………………………………………………………………….Lomira Clover Leaves 4-H
Champion Commercial Poultry
Christopher Binkelman………………………………………………………………..Lomira Clover Leaves 4-H
Reserve Champion Commercial Poultry
Ryan Clark …………………………………………………………………………………………. Mayville FFA
Champion Senior Showmanship
Brandon Boyd ……………………………………………………………………………… Lebanon Luckies 4-H
Reserve Champion Senior Showmanship
Brayden Pankow ………………………………………………………………………………… County Line 4-H
Champion Intermediate Showmanship
Delainey Schwandt …………………………………………………………………………………….Leipsic 4-H
Reserve Champion Intermediate Showmanship
Owen Hemling …………………………………………………………………………………………Leipsic 4-H
Champion Beginner Showmanship
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Adalynn Reed……………………………………………………………………………………. County Line 4-H
Reserve Champion Beginner Showmanship
Isabella Radichel ……………………………………………………………………………… Hyland Prairie 4-H
Champion Novice Showmanship
Austin Gehring ……………………………………………………………………………………… Horicon FFA
Reserve Champion Novice Showmanship
Jacob Tietz …………………………………………………………………………………. Lebanon Luckies 4-H
Best in Show
Samantha Schwandt (Champion Bantam)……………………………………………………………..Leipsic 4-H
Reserve Best in Show
Delainey Schwandt (Champion Duck) ………………………………………………………………..Leipsic 4-H
DEPT 8 – RABBITS
Best in Show
Delainey Schwandt (Dutch) ……………………………………………………………………………Leipsic 4-H
Reserve Best in Show
Bethany Cameron (Mini Lop) ……………………………………………………………. Juneau Victorians 4-H
Best Six Class
Ashlyn Rein (DutchNew Zealand)………………………………………………………. Richwood Rangers 4-H
Reserve Six Class
Elana Litherland (Cal) …………………………………………………………………. Astico Perseverance 4-H
Best Four Class
Delainey Schwandt (Dutch) ……………………………………………………………………………Leipsic 4-H
Reserve Four Class
Bethany Cameron (Mini Lop) ……………………………………………………………. Juneau Victorians 4-H
Best Meat Pen
Leanna Schumann (New Zealand) …………………………………………………………………..Lakeside 4-H
Best Overall Showmanship
Sr. Maria Meier — Richwood Rangers 4-H
Int. Delainey Schwandt — Leipsic 4-H
Beg Andrew Herioux — Leipsic 4-H
Novice Aubrie Aalsma — Achievers 4-H
Novice Explorer Tilly Judd — Lebanon Luckies 4-H
DEPT 9 — DOGS
Best Junior Handler
Erin Schmidt………………………………………………………………………………. Juneau Victorians 4-H
Highest Scoring Beginner Pre-Novice
Andy Herioux…………………………………………………………………………………………..Leipsic 4-H
Highest Scoring Beginner Pre-Novice
Reid Schmidt………………………………………………………………………………. Juneau Victorians 4-H
Highest Scoring Novice & Beyond
Ethan Caine …………………………………………………………………………………………….Leipsic 4-H
Judge’s Choice Award
Ava Finger ………………………………………………………………………………… Juneau Victorians 4-H
DEPT 10 – ANIMAL & VET SCIENCE
Class A & AA Cavies
Best in Show
Graham Wagner……………………………………………………………………………… Cornerstone of Elba
Reserve Best in Show
Tori Gillett ……………………………………………………………………………………. Hyland Prairie 4-H
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Best Pet Cavy
Jon Zirbel …………………………………………………………………………………. Juneau Victorians 4-H
Champion Abyssinian
Rose Lake …………………………………………………………………………………. Juneau Victorians 4-H
Reserve Champion Abyssinian
Rose Lake …………………………………………………………………………………. Juneau Victorians 4-H
Champion American
Graham Wagner……………………………………………………………………………… Cornerstone of Elba
Reserve Champion American
Landon Wagner ……………………………………………………………………………… Cornerstone of Elba
Champion White Crested
Tori Gillett ……………………………………………………………………………………. Hyland Prairie 4-H
Animal & Veterinary Sciences
Bethany Cameron (Small Animal Poster)………………………………………………… Juneau Victorians 4-H
Brady Caine (Dogs) ……………………………………………………………………………………Leipsic 4-H
Anna Cronce (Cat)…………………………………………………………………………. Lebanon Luckies 4-H
DEPT 13 – CATS
Champion Kitten
Caroline Powers……………………………………………………………………………… Cornerstone of Elba
Reserve Champion Kitten
none …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Champion Adult Cat Long Hair
Alexander Schmiedlin …………………………………………………………………….. Juneau Victorians 4-H
Reserve Adult Cat Long Hair
Cassidy Wittnebel…………………………………………………………………………. Juneau Victorians 4-H
Champion Adult Cat Short Hair
Timothy Golder ……………………………………………………………………………………..Sinissippi 4-H
Reserve Adult Cat Short Hair
Molly Erickson …………………………………………………………………………….. Neosho Utopians 4-H
Champion Showman
Cassidy Wittnebel…………………………………………………………………………. Juneau Victorians 4-H
Reserve Champion Showman
Molly Erickson …………………………………………………………………………….. Neosho Utopians 4-H
DEPT 14 -PLANT & SOIL SCIENCE
Zander Statz (garden box)……………………………………………………………………. Hyland Prairie 4-H
Angela Tietz (cauliflower)…………………………………………………………………. Lebanon Luckies 4-H
Parker Statz (garden box) ……………………………………………………………………. Hyland Prairie 4-H
Hayden Gibbs (winter wheat)……………………………………………………………. Trenton Highlights 4-H
Rosemary Breitsprecker (10 weeds) ………………………………………………………… Cornerstone of Elba
Brady Zimmerman (alfalfa sheaf)……………………………………………………………… Beaver Dam FFA
United Coop Grain Crops Award
Luis Avila Vette………………………………………………………………………………….. Watertown FFA
Dodge County Forage Council Awards
Grades 3-8
Paige Conley……………………………………………………………………………….. Neosho Utopians 4-H
Grades 9+
Brady Zimmerman……………………………………………………………………………… Beaver Dam FFA
Waldvogel Farm Market Award Gr. 3-8
Lauren Zastrow ……………………………………………………………………………..Oak Grove Owls 4-H
Knowles Produce Award Gr. 9+
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none …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Dodge County Forage Council Poster Contest
1. Lomira Clover Leaves 4-H
2. Trenton Highlights 4-H
3. Lebanon Luckies 4-H
DEPT 15 -FLOWERS & HOUSEPLANTS
Brooke Keskimaki (zinnias)……………………………………………………………….. Neosho Utopians 4-H
Amy Keskimaki (roadside bouquet) ………………………………………………………. Neosho Utopians 4-H
Everett Klug (succulent garden)……………………………………………………….. Tri-County Twisters 4-H
Mia Odenwald (special holiday arrange.) …………………………………………………. Herman Hornets 4-H
Claire Bingen (succulent)………………………………………………………………….. Neosho Utopians 4-H
DEPT 16 -NATURAL SCIENCES
Amy Keskimaki (Fishing) …………………………………………………………………. Neosho Utopians 4-H
Elise Hensler (Archery)……………………………………………………………………. Lebanon Luckies 4-H
Ely Lynch (Rifle/Pellet) …………………………………………………………………… Neosho Utopians 4-H
Molly Erickson (Bees) …………………………………………………………………….. Neosho Utopians 4-H
Amy Keskimaki (Wildlife Management) …………………………………………………. Neosho Utopians 4-H
Collin Kelly (scrapbook)………………………………………………………………… Watertown Badgers 4-H
Parker Statz (bench) ………………………………………………………………………….. Hyland Prairie 4-H
Watertown Conservation Club
Rose Lake (Recycling Poster) ……………………………………………………………. Juneau Victorians 4-H
DEPT 17 A -EXPLORING
Sadie Odenwald (Solar System) ……………………………………………………………. Herman Hornets 4-H
Jacob Stommel (Simple Puppet)…………………………………………………………………….Sinissippi 4-H
Lorelei Crave (Sewn article to wear)………………………………………………………Portland Boosters 4-H
Mark Roche (Painting)………………………………………………………………………. Cornerstone of Elba
Ella Fenske (Painting)………………………………………………………………………… Hyland Prairie 4-H
Colin Clark (Book home/family/friends) …………………………………………….Lomira Clover Leaves 4-H
Evonna Nehls Memorial Exploring Houseplant Award
Lily Verhagen (Houseplant) ………………………………………………………….Lomira Clover Leaves 4-H
DEPT 18A-DRAWING & PAINTING
Cassidy Wittnebel (Drawing, charcoal)………………………………………………….. Juneau Victorians 4-H
Wyatt Stowell (Drawing, pencil)………………………………………………………………….. Achievers 4-H
Erin Schmidt (Painting, acrylic)………………………………………………………….. Juneau Victorians 4-H
Chloe Reklau (Painting, acrylic) ……………………………………………………………………. Lomira FFA
Danielle Casperson (Painting, acrylic)……………………………………………………… Cornerstone of Elba
Karissa Schwoerer (Pastels)……………………………………………………………. Astico Perseverance 4-H
DEPT 18B-ART 1,2,3
Cathy Roche (any other)…………………………………………………………………….. Cornerstone of Elba
Karissa Schwoerer (cutting & pasting)………………………………………………… Astico Perseverance 4-H
Veronica Richards (painting) ……………………………………………………………………… Achievers 4-H
Greta Altreuter (any other)………………………………………………………………………….Sinissippi 4-H
Judge’s Favorite
Vivian Lichty (Art, any other)……………………………………………………………….. Hyland Prairie 4-H
Braden Paplham (sculpture)………………………………………………………………. Juneau Victorians 4-H
Casey Grudzinski (3D article) …………………………………………………………………….Hustisford FFA
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State 4-H Youth Conference Art Exhibit
Braden Paplham (mixed media)………………………………………………………………………………..Juneau Victorians 4-H
Claire Jaeckel (sculpture)………………………………………………………………….. Lebanon Luckies 4-H
DEPT 18C-STENCIL PAINTING
Beth Roche (Wood Stencil Article)……………………………………………………………………………….Cornerstone of Elba
DEPT 18D-MUSIC
Jonathan Torkelson (Original Composition)……………………………………………………………. Watertown Badgers 4-H
Claire Zuern (Vocal)…………………………………………………………………………………………………. Herman Hornets 4-H
Emily Schultz Outstanding Music Performance Award
Zachery Behling ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Neosho Utopians 4-H
DEPT 18E-THEATER/DRAMA/CLOWNS
none …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
DEPT 18F-BASKETRY
none …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
DEPT 18G-LEATHERCRAFT
Abigail Schultz (Leather Backpack) ……………………………………………… ………….Cornerstone of Elba
DEPT 18H-CERAMICS
None ………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
DEPT 18I-CREATIVE STITCHERY
Samantha Yelk (cross stich pattern)…………………………………………………………………………… Lebanon Luckies 4-H
DEPT 18J-CAKE DECORATING
Bethany Cameron (Doll Cake)………………………………………………………………………………….Juneau Victorians 4-H
Ellen Roche (Spec. Occasion, frost)………………………………………………………… Cornerstone of Elba
Mia Odenwald (Spec. Occasion combo)…………………………………………………… Herman Hornets 4-H
Cassidy Wittnebel (Cupcake Creation)…………………………………………………… Juneau Victorians 4-H
Nina Litherland (Wedding Cake) ……………………………………………………… Astico Perseverance 4-H
Beth Roche (Novelty Cake) …………………………………………………………………. Cornerstone of Elba
DEPT 18K-FOLK ARTS
none………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
DEPT 18L-RUBBER STAMPING
Taylre Tietz (card, invitation)……………………………………………………………………………………. Lebanon Luckies 4-H
Brady Caine (punch card)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Leipsic 4-H
Bethany Torkelson (other card/invitation) ………………………………………………………………. Watertown Badgers 4-H
DEPT 18M-SCRAPBOOKING
Katelin Freson (scrapbooking) ………………………………………………………………………………….. Lebanon Luckies 4-H
DEPT 18N-JR OPEN ARTS & CRAFTS
Adaline Nass (Country Painted Item)…………………………………………………………………………. Lebanon Luckies 4-H
Beth Roche (Quilling Article)………………………………………………………………………………………Cornerstone of Elba
Abigail Zastrow (String Wire/Picture)…………………………………………………………………………Oak Grove Owls 4-H
Matthew Roche (Recycled Item)…………………………………………………………………………………..Cornerstone of Elba
Jacob Roche (Recycled Item)……………………………………………………………………………………….Cornerstone of Elba
Judge’s Favorite
Kaylee Jahnke (any macramé)………………………………………………………………………………… Trenton Highlights 4-H
DEPT 20-PHOTOGRAPHY
Alexis Merfeld (4 pics/same subj color-people)…………………………………………………….Lakeside 4-H
Wyatt Stowell (Enlargement color landscape) ……………………………………………………. Achievers 4-H
Josie Zander (Enlargement color animals) ……………………………………………. Astico Perseverance 4-H
Milo Soldner (4 Pics same subj. color) ……………………………………………….. Astico Perseverance 4-H
Abigail Stas (Enlargement color animals) ……………………………………………… Watertown Badgers 4-H
Morgan Wege (Enlargement color landscape)…………………………………………….. Herman Hornets 4-H
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State 4-H Display Selection
Braxton Soldner (Enlargement color landscape) ……………………………………… Astico Perseverance 4-H
Oscar Stowell (Enlargement color people) ……………………………………………………….. Achievers 4-H
Greta Altreuter (Enlargement color animals) ………………………………………………………Sinissippi 4-H
Norma Heuer Award
Adriana Livieri (4 pics. same subj. color,people) ………………………………………………… Horicon FFA
Ebert’s Greenhouse Village Photography Award
Promyse Meagher (1 Enlargement, Color Landscape)…………………………………. Trenton Highlights 4-H
Ball Family Photography Award — Best B & W
Graham Wagner (1 Enlargement, B&W Animals)…………………………………………. Cornerstone of Elba
Judge’s Favorite
Morgan Wege (Enlargement color landscape) …………………………………………… Herman Hornets 4-H
Oscar Stowell (1 Enlargement, B&W people)……………………………………………………. Achievers 4-H
DEPT 21-COMPUTERS
Molly Erickson (Video 5-10 minutes)…………………………………………………….. Neosho Utopians 4-H
Beth Roche (video 2-5 minutes)…………………………………………………………….. Cornerstone of Elba
Judge’s Favorite
Braden Cronce (video 2-5 minutes) ……………………………………………………… Lebanon Luckies 4-H
DEPT 22-WOODWORKING
Delainey Schwandt (duck box) ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. Leipsic 4-H
Ellen Roche (hanging shelf)…………………………………………………………………………………………Cornerstone of Elba
Noah Roberts (cornhole boards)………………………………………………………………………………….Oak Grove Owls 4-H
Ava Finger (ouija board)………………………………………………………………………………………….Juneau Victorians 4-H
Myles Nampel (flag display)………………………………………………………………………………….. Trenton Highlights 4-H
Colten Schultz (cribbage board)……………………………………………………………………………………Cornerstone of Elba
Best Overall Woodworking Item & Judge’s Choice
Evan Weihert (gun rack) ……………………………………………………………………………………… Tri-County Twisters 4-H
Best Workmanship
Timothy Cameron (drumsticks) ………………………………………………………………………………..Juneau Victorians 4-H
Best Woodworking Finish
Joseph Crave (bookshelf)………………………………………………………………………………………… Portland Boosters 4-H
Most Creative Item
Abigail Schultz (cross)………………………………………………………………………………………………..Cornerstone of Elba
DEPT 23-ELECTRICITY
none …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
DEPT 24-MECHANICAL PROJECTS
Owen Binkelman (Farm Scene) ………………………………………………………Lomira Clover Leaves 4-H
Sawyer Pitterle (Farm Scene)……………………………………………………………….Oak Grove Owls 4-H
Kelsey Preston (Model)…………………………………………………………………….Portland Boosters 4-H
Braden Paplham (Lego Model)…………………………………………………………… Juneau Victorians 4-H
Owen Hemling (Lego Model) …………………………………………………………………………Leipsic 4-H
Judge’s Favorite
Loretta Klecker (Legos) ……………………………………………………………………….. Dodgeland FFA
Noah Roberts (Legos)……………………………………………………………………….Oak Grove Owls 4-H
DEPT 25-FOODS & NUTRITION
Veronica Richards (load special bread)………………………………………………………………………………….Achievers 4-H
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Morgan Wege (special dessert) ………………………………………………………………………………….. Herman Hornets 4-H
Milo Soldner (conrbread) ……………………………………………………………………………………. Astico Perseverance 4-H
Mia Odenwald (baking powder coffee cake) ……………………………………………………………….. Herman Hornets 4-H
Emma Crave (drop cookies)…………………………………………………………………………………….. Portland Boosters 4-H
Beth Roche (no bake cookies)………………………………………………………………………………………Cornerstone of Elba
Food Preservation
Ben Roche (blackberry jelly) ……………………………………………………………….. Cornerstone of Elba
Mya Lentz (pickled beets)………………………………………………………………………….. Horicon FFA
Adaline Nass (strawberry jam) ……………………………………………………………. Lebanon Luckies 4-H
DEPT 26-CLOTHING
Sophia Bender (pot holder)…………………………………………………………………. Herman Hornets 4-H
Rosemary Breitsprecher (sewing sculpture)………………………………………………… Cornerstone of Elba
Claire Zuern (skirt)…………………………………………………………………………. Herman Hornets 4-H
Vivian Lichty (jumper)……………………………………………………………………….. Hyland Prairie 4-H
Claire Jaeckel (consumer savvy purchased outfit) ……………………………………….. Lebanon Luckies 4-H
Pat Hahn Clothing Award: Best Overall Construction Class A
Ben Roche (sewing sculpture) ………………………………………………………………. Cornerstone of Elba
Best Overall Clothing Award
Abigail Schultz (dress)……………………………………………………………………….. Cornerstone of Elba
Judge’s Favorite
Claire Zuern (skirt)…………………………………………………………………………. Herman Hornets 4-H
DEPT 27-KNITTING/CROCHETING
Faith Wiechmann (Crocheted Baby Dress)……………………………………………. Tri-County Twisters 4-H
DEPT 28-HOME ENVIRONMENT
Brady Caine (small quilt, twin) ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. Leipsic 4-H
Katelyn Eilbes (cat tree)……………………………………………………………………………………. Lomira Clover Leaves 4-H
Kyleigh Casper (patriotic wall hanging) ……………………………………………………………… Lomira Clover Leaves 4-H
Cora Gerth (love wall hanging)……………………………………………………………………………………………. Mayville FFA
Kelby Wagner (rocking chair & ottoman)………………………………………………………………………Cornerstone of Elba
Kari Schmidt (cross)………………………………………………………………………………………………..Juneau Victorians 4-H
Caleb Wiechmann (cow wall hanging) ………………………………………………………………….. Tri-County Twisters 4-H
Judge’s Favorite
Kyleigh Casper (patriotic wall hanging) ……………………………………………………………… Loimra Clover Leaves 4-H
DEPT 29-CHILD DEVELOPMENT
none …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
DEPT 31B,C,D-COMMUNICATIONS
Tori Gillett (original notebook)………………………………………………………………………………………Hyland Prairie 4-H
Abigail Verhagen (original notebook)…………………………………………………………………. Lomira Clover Leaves 4-H
DEPT 32-CLUB/CHAPTER
A-BOOTHS – none
B-FLOWER PLANTERS
1. Lomira Clover Leaves 4-H 2. Astico Perseverance 4-H 3. Richwood Rangers 4-H
DEPT 33-SELF DETERMINED/YOUTH LEADERSHIP
Graham Wagner (Self-Determined – spoon)………………………………………………… Cornerstone of Elba
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DEPT 34-HEALTH SCIENCES
none …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………