Fair 2016 Tab - Ida County Courier
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Fair 2016 Tab - Ida County Courier
A Special Edition of the Ida County Courier 2 Wednesday, July 27, 2016 Ida County Courier Fair Edition Beef Grand champion steer: For the second year in a row, Kolton Knop, 13, of Arthur exhibited the grand champion market steer at the Ida County Fair beef show Friday. The steer was also named champion purchased steer. Knop is the son of June Knop and a Blaine Clover 4-H member. (Photo by Mike Thornhill) Senior beef showman: Baylee Knop, 17, of Arthur was named top senior beef showman at the Ida County Fair beef show Friday. She is the daughter of June Knop and a Blaine Clover 4-H member. (Photo by Mike Thornhill) Reserve grand champion steer: Ryan Paulsrud, 16, of Danbury showed the reserve grand champion market steer at the Ida County fair beef show Friday. The animal was also named the champion home raised steer. He is the son of DeeAnn and Ted Paulsrud and an Ida High Achiever 4-H member. (Photo by Mike Thornhill) Junior beef showman: Lucas Else, 12, of Holstein was named top junior showman at the Ida County Fair beef show Friday. He is an Ida High Achievers 4-H’er and the son of Stuart and Jill Else. (Photo by Mike Thornhill) Front cover pictures The Ida County Fair featured several activities during its six-day run last week. The events included, clockwise from top left, Grace German crowned as fair queen; Saige Raasch won the bottle baby calf show; Ahren VanDusen had the honor of presenting the American flag to the rodeo crowd Saturday; a cowboy takes an awkward tumble off a bull during Saturday’s rodeo and a tractor pull contestant kicks up a cloud of smoke and dust. Pen of three yearlings: Ben Todd, 11, of Holstein, right, showed the reserve champion pen of three yearlings at the Ida County Fair beef show Friday. He is the son of Layne and Jenna Todd and a Battle Badger 4-H member. Kollin Knudsen, 14, of Ida Grove, left, exhibited the grand champion yearling pen of three. He is the son of Cordell and Barb Knudsen and a Blaine Clover 4-H’er. (Photo submitted) Ida County Courier Fair Edition Wednesday, July 27, 2016 3 Beef Grand champion heifer: Leyton Rohlk, 10, of Ida Grove showed the grand champion market heifer at the Ida County Fair beef show Friday. The animal was also judged to be the champion purchased heifer. The first year Blaine Clover 4-H member is the son of Kelly and Tracy Rohlk. Helping with the heifer is Elliott Bengford. (Photo by Mike Thornhill) Reserve grand champion heifer: Grace Boyle, 17, of Holstein showed the reserve grand champion market heifer at the Ida County Fair beef show Friday. The animal was also judged to be the champion home raised heifer. She is the daughter of Martha and Marty Boyle and an Ida High Achiever 4-H member. (Photo by Mike Thornhill) Pen of three heifers: From left, Emerson Else, 15, and Braden Else, 18, of Holstein showed the grand champion pen of three heifers at the Ida County Fair beef show Friday. They are the children of Trey and Michele Else and Battle Badger 4-H Club members. Kyle Friedrichsen, 17, of Holstein, far right, showed the reserve champion pen of three. He is the son of Kirk Friedrichsen and a Battle Badger 4-H member. (Photo by Mike Thornhill) Pen of three steers: Beth Meyer, 15, of Holstein, left, showed the grand champion pen of three steers at the Ida County Fair beef show Friday. She is the daughter of Steve and Jackie Meyer and a Battle Badger 4-H member. Kylee Weber, 14, of Ida Grove, daughter of Keri and Kevin Weber and a Maple Huskies 4-H member showed the reserve grand champion pen of three steers. (Photo by Mike Thornhill) 4 Wednesday, July 27, 2016 Ida County Courier Fair Edition Swine Grand champion pig: Braden Else showed the grand champion hog at the Ida County Fair swine show on Saturday. This hog was also named champion gilt. Else is a member of the Battle Badgers and is the son of Trey and Michele Else. Pictured with Else is swine Judge Charlie Fitzgerald and Ida County Fair Queen Grace German. (Photo by Bethany Jones) Reserve grand champion hog: Emerson Else showed the reserve grand champion market pig at the Ida County Fair swine show on Saturday. Else is a member of the Battle Badgers and is the daughter of Trey and Michele Else. Pictured with Else is brother Braden Else who assisted with the hog, swine judge Charlie Fitzgerald and Ida County Fair Queen Grace German. (Photo by Bethany Jones) Congratulations Ida Swine Exhibitors! Senior swine showman: Braden Else was named senior swine showman at the Ida County Fair swine show July 23. He is a member of the Battle Badgers and the son of Trey and Michele Else of Holstein. Pictured with Else is swine Judge Charlie Fitzgerald and Ida County Fair Queen Grace German. (Photo by Bethany Jones) Junior swine showman: Ben Todd was named junior swine showman at the Ida County Fair swine show July 23. He is a member of the Battle Badgers and the son of Lane and Jeana Todd. Pictured with Todd is swine Judge Charlie Fitzgerald and Ida County Fair Queen Grace German. (Photo by Bethany Jones) Grand champion pig: Braden Else showed the grand champion hog at the Ida County Fair swine show on Saturday. This hog was also named champion gilt. Else is a member of the Battle Badgers and is the son of Trey and Michele Else. Pictured with Else is swine judge Charlie Fitzgerald and Ida County Fair Queen Grace German. (Photo by Bethany Jones) The Ida County Pork Producers Ida County Courier Fair Edition Wednesday, July 27, 2016 5 Swine Reserve champion gilt: Emerson Else showed the reserve champion gilt at the Ida County Fair swine show on Saturday. Else is a member of the Battle Badgers and is the daughter of Trey and Michele Else. Pictured with Else is swine Judge Charlie Fitzgerald. (Photo by Bethany Jones) Reserve champion barrow: Emma Vohs showed the reserve champion barrow at the Ida County Fair swine show on Saturday. She is a member of the Battle Badgers and the daughter of Eric and Tricia Vohs of Holstein. Pictured with Else is swine Judge Charlie Fitzgerald and Ida County Fair Queen Grace German. (Photo by Bethany Jones) Champion barrow: Emerson Else showed the champion barrow at the Ida County Fair swine show on Saturday. Else is a member of the Battle Badgers and is the daughter of Trey and Michele Else. Pictured with Else is swine Judge Charlie Fitzgerald and Ida County Fair Queen Grace German. (Photo by Bethany Jones) Champion pen of three hogs: Emerson Else showed the grand champion pen of three at the Ida County Fair swine show on Saturday. Else is a member of the Battle Badgers and is the daughter of Trey and Michele Else. Pictured with Else is swine judge Charlie Fitzgerald. (Photo by Bethany Jones) Reserve pen of three hogs: Emma Vohs showed the reserve champion pen of three at the Ida County Fair swine show on July 23. She is a member of the Battle Badgers and the daughter of Eric and Tricia Vohs of Holstein. Pictured with Vohs is swine judge Charlie Fitzgerald. (Photo by Bethany Jones) 6 Wednesday, July 27, 2016 Ida County Courier Fair Edition Sheep Top market lamb: Seventeen-year-old Tige Redenius received the grand champion market lamb, champion purchased black face lamb and reserve champion black face purchased lamb trophies Thursday at the Ida County Fair sheep show. He is the son of Joe and Denice Redenius of Cushing and a member of the Grant Champions. Judge Jade Jenkins is holding one of Tige’s trophies. (Photo by Deb Loger) Reserve market lamb: Grant Champion Tayden Redenius, 16, of Cushing received the reserve grand champion market lamb and champion home raised black face lamb trophies Thursday at the Ida County Fair sheep show. He is the son of Joe and Denice Redenius. Judge Jade Jenkins is holding one of Tayden’s trophies. (Photo by Deb Loger) Commercial hall: Several vendors were set up to display their goods and services inside the commercial hall at the Ida County Fair. (Photo by Mike Thornhill) Ida County Courier Fair Edition Wednesday, July 27, 2016 7 Sheep Reserve sheep pen: Evan Burk, 12, of Ida Grove received the reserve grand champion sheep pen and champion purchased pen of three lambs trophies Thursday at the Ida County Fair sheep show. He is the son of Chad and Jessica Burk and a member of the Blaine Clovers 4-H Club. From left, sheep judge Jade Jenkins, Collin Grove, Evan and Kolton Knop. (Photo by Deb Loger) Champion sheep pen: Tayden Redenius, 16, of Cushing received the grand champion pen of three lambs and champion home raised pen of three lambs trophies Thursday at the Ida County Fair sheep show. He is the son of Joe and Denice Redenius and a member of the Grant Champions 4-H Club. From left, Judge Jade Jenkins, Tige Redenius and Tayden Redenius. (Photo by Deb Loger) Proud to support 4-H at the I C F Junior sheep showman: Hailey Wilcox, 10, of Ida Grove won the junior sheep showmanship trophy Thursday at the Ida County Fair sheep show. She is the daughter of Tim and Amber Wilcox and a member of the Blaine Clovers 4-H Club. (Photo by Deb Loger) Senior sheep showman: O-A/BC-IG FFA member Ty Tollufsen, 16, received the senior sheep showmanship trophy Thursday at the Ida County Fair sheep show. He is the son of Todd and Tammy Tollufsen of Ida Grove. (Photo by Deb Loger) CON GRA TU TO A LATION S LL Ida Grove, IA ◆ 712.364.2330 8 Wednesday, July 27, 2016 Ida County Courier Fair Edition Goats Top wether goat/senior showman: Sixteen-year-old Tayden Redenius of Cushing received the senior goat showmanship and the top wether goat trophies and first and second place in the rate of gain contest Thursday at the Ida County Fair goat show. Tayden is the son of Joe and Denice Redenius and a member of the Grant Champions 4-H Club. Judge Jade Jenkins is holding Tayden’s trophies. (Photo by Deb Loger) Junior goat showman: Erin Nielsen, 12, of Ida Grove received the junior goat showman trophy Thursday at the Ida County Fair goat show. Erin is the daughter of Tom and Jodi Nielsen and a member of the Maple Huskies 4-H Club. Judge Jade Jenkins is holding Erin’s trophy. (Photo by Deb Loger) ~ Congratulations ~ to all 2016 Ida County Fair Exibitors! From the Ida County Courier & Reminder Staff 214 Main St., Ida Grove, IA • 712.364.3131 Ida County Courier Fair Edition Wednesday, July 27, 2016 9 Goats Flint Hills Resources in Arthur would like to Congratulate All Ida County 4-H and FFA Members, Fair Volunteers and Families on a Successful Fair! Arthur, IA 712-367-2737 Champion meat goat: Kaylee Blenner, 18, received the top meat goat trophy Thursday at the Ida County Fair goat show. Kaylee is the daughter of Rob and Joni Blenner of Holstein and a member of the Battle Badgers 4-H Club. Judge Jade Jenkins is holding Kaylee’s trophy. (Photo by Deb Loger) to all participants of the 2016 Ida County Fair! We are proud to supply you with quality products and information to help with your livestock operations. Ida Grove Office Licensed Staff Sheryl Goodenow Grant Patera Kelly Shever Dean Fick Lou Venteicher Helen Davison award: Logan Hotshot Kole Winkel of Holstein received the Helen Davison Memorial Photography Award Friday during the Ida County Fair 4-H Night program. (Photo by Deb Loger) Hoffman Insurance Agency 410 Second St. Ida Grove, IA 51445 P: 712-364-2774 F: 712-364-4020 10 Wednesday, July 27, 2016 Ida County Courier Fair Edition Rabbits Best of 4 class rabbit: Madison Bobzien, right, daughter of Ben Bobzien of Arthur, took home the Best of 4 class rabbit award with her senior buck mini-rex rabbit during the Ida County Fair July 21. Jaydrien Ullrich, member of the Logan Hotshots and daughter of Jerry and Robyn Ullrich and Rikki Ullrich, took home the reserve spot. (Photo by Bethany Jones) Best hobby rabbit: Madison Bobzien, right, member of the Blaine Clovers 4-H Club, won the best hobby rabbit at the Ida County Fair on Thursday with Lauren McMillen, daughter of Rob and Teresa McMillen and a member of the Maple Huskies, taking home the reserve champion hobby rabbit. (Photo by Bethany Jones) Senior rabbit showman: Sage Bennett, daughter of Kyle and Robin Bennett of Schaller, won the senior rabbit showmanship at the Ida County Fair on Thursday. (Photo by Bethany Jones) Junior rabbit showman: Madison Bobzien, daughter of Ben Bobzien of Arthur, won the junior rabbit showmanship at the Ida County Fair on Thursday. (Photo by Bethany Jones) Best of 6 class rabbit: Tayden Redenius, sonofJoeandDeniceRedeniusofCushing and a member of the Grant Champions 4-H Club, was named both the best of 6 class and the reserve champion with his Flemish giant and giant chinchilla rabbits during the Ida County Fair July 21. (Photo by Bethany Jones) See a photo in the paper or online you want to hang on your wall? Give us a call at the Best of show rabbit: Tayden Redenius, far right, a member of the Grant Champions 4-H Club and son of Joe and Denice Redenius of Cushing, was named the best of show with his giant chinchilla rabbit during the Ida County Fair July 21. Lauren McMillen’s rabbit took home reserve champion. McMillen, second from left, is the daughter of Rob and Teresa McMillen and is a member of the Maple Huskies. Pictured on far left is Amanda Myers with Judge Jessica Emswiler, second from right, from Charter Oak, who judged the rabbit show. (Photo by Bethany Jones) Ida County Courier-Reminder 712.364 .3131 Ida County Courier Fair Edition Wednesday, July 27, 2016 11 Participants Participants: Twenty-five kindergarten through third graders participated in the annual Lil Miss/Mr. Ida County and Lil Miss Princess and Mr. Prince on Saturday, July 16 at the Ida County Extension office. The winners were crowned on Tuesday, July 19 at the Ida County Fair. The participants included, front from left, Owen Forbes, Briaunna Ackerman, Remington Blackmore, Tenley Oldham and Kyler Crum. Second row from left, Emlynn Winkel, Aaron Ulrich, Elizabeth Martin, Kasey Devine, Ashlyn Frye, Emma Holst, Breanne Wilcox and Laney Georg. And back from left, Nikolas Segebart, Danny Weeda, Naunika Crum, Allison Moore, Sydney Schreiber, Hayden Holst, Bailey Holst, Carli Friedrichsen, Hailey Bender and Regan Ruble. Quinton Wittrock and Irelyn Wittrock also participated. (Photo submitted) Little Mister: Ida County 2015 Fair Queen Megan Wiese crowns Owen Questions: Danika Hinkeldey asks Danny Weeda questions during the 2016 Forbes Little Mr. Ida County as contesLittle Miss and Mr. Ida County Fair contest July 19 at the Ida County fairgrounds. tant Kyler Crum watches. Owen is the Danny, the son of Sterling and Julie Weeda, was crowned Little Mr. Ida County son of Mark and Amy Forbes. (Photo Prince. (Photo by Bethany Jones) by Bethany Jones) Overall showman: Ty Tollufsen, 16, of Ida Grove won the overall showman competition at the Ida County Fair Sunday. He is an O-A/BC-IG FFA member and the son of Tammy and Todd Tollufsen. (Photo by Mike Thornhill) 12 Wednesday, July 27, 2016 Ida County Courier Fair Edition Music festival: The Next of Kin was one of several local musical groups to perform at the Buffalo Ridge Music Festival at the Ida County Fair Saturday. The band includes, from left, Steve Jones and brothers Mike Redenius, Dave Redenius and Jim Redenius. (Photo by Mike Thornhill) We’re Proud of Ida’s Future Cattlemen! Thank You to Everyone Who Had a Part in Making the 2016 Ida County Fair a Success! Costume contest: Tylar Conover of Holstein was decked out as Fred Flintstone in the costume contest portion of the Ida County Fair horse show July 20. (Photo by Mike Thornhill) Ida County Cattlemen’s Association Ida County Courier Fair Edition Wednesday, July 27, 2016 13 Thanks to all our clients for their great support. Heritage salutes our Ida County Fair Exhibitors www.heritagebankna.com Jeff Cronin Trucking, Ltd 118 S. Main, Holstein, IA 51025 712-368-4537 Best wishes for a Congratulations 4-H Exhibitors from to all 2016 Ida County Fair Participants! 409 Second Street • Ida Grove, Iowa 51445 712-364-2931 Denise Van Dusen Farm Bureau Agent Hwy 20 Holstein, IA Hwy 20 Schaller, IA 712.229.1669 14 Wednesday, July 27, 2016 Ida County Courier Fair Edition Photos by Mike Thornhill and Bethany Jones Fair fun: A variety of fun events were held at the Ida County Fair. From upper left and going clockwise, youngsters ride one of the carnival rides; an art program was held as part of ladies’ night at the fair Thursday; blindfolded contestants play musical chairs at the rodeo Saturday; an adult volleyball tournament was held Saturday and ladies’ barrel racing was part of Saturday’s rodeo (Photos by Mike Thornhill and Bethany Jones) Ida County Courier Fair Edition Wednesday, July 27, 2016 15 Boyle Farms Show Pigs - Club Calves & Bred Gilts Last Year’s Champions: Grand Champion Gilt Montana State Fair Reserve Champion Gilt Indiana Crossbred Classic Grand Champion Barrow Montana Fair Reserve Champion Barrow Nebraska State Fair Champ Lightweight Minnesota State Fair Calves: Many Winners Including Several from Recent State Fairs: Champion Steer AKSARBEN Belt Buckle Colorado State Fair Fall Classic Kansas State Fair Iowa Governor Steer Show Fort Worth & Houston Montana State Fair Boyle Farms Show Pigs Moorhead, IA 51558 ❘ Cell: 712-880-0261 www.boylefarms.com to all the Participants of the 2016 Ida County Fair! We are proud of all that you have accomplished! Terri Georg, Adam Henderson & Matt Nobles 523 S. Main, Holstein, IA 712-368-2635 216 Main St., Ida Grove, IA 51445 712-364-2228 109 S. Main St., Holstein, IA 51025 712-368-2176 adam@gowithadam.com 16 Wednesday, July 27, 2016 Ida County Courier Fair Edition Congratulations! We Applaud all Contestants and Exhibitors who Participated in the 2016 Ida County FAIR! Big Enough To Serve, Small Enough To Care S Member FDIC www.firststbk.com First State Bank Ida Grove, IA 51445 712-364-3181 Danbury, IA 51019 D 712-883-2161 Battle B l C Creek, k IA A 51006 712-365-4341 Mapleton, IA 51034 712-881-2161 Odebolt, IIA 51458 712-668-2218 Galva, IA Home of Cellerate Sherry Gebers CLTC, LUTCF Farm Bureau Agent Andrea Niemeier Sales Associate for Sherry Gebers 712-282-4628 quad-county.com 409 Second Street • Ida Grove, Iowa 51445 712-364-2931 Ida County Courier Fair Edition Wednesday, July 27, 2016 17 Poultry Top poultry: Top winners at the Ida County Fair poultry show Friday were, from left, Lauren McMillen, 11, Maple Huskies 4-H Club (top hobby trophy); Bree Henningsen, 17, Blaine Clovers 4-H Club (senior showmanship, reserve breeding ribbon and reserve best of show trophy); Natalie Burk, 10, Blaine Clovers 4-H Club (top and reserve market poultry trophy and ribbon): Kaleb Verschoor, 13, Maple Huskies 4-H Club (top breeding trophy, reserve hobby ribbon and the best of show poultry trophy) and Battle Badger Jacob Schimmer, 10, of Galva (reserve hobby ribbon and junior showmanship trophy). (Photo by Deb Loger) congratulations To all the exhibitors at the IDA COUNTY FAIR A JOB WELL DONE! to all p articipants of the 20 16 Id a Cou nty Fa i r ! IDA GROVE • 712-364-3184 501 W. Hwy 175 • Ida Grove • 364-2799 18 Wednesday, July 27, 2016 Ida County Courier Fair Edition Speed dash: Grace German and her horse make a quick turn around a barrel during the speed dash competition at the Ida County Fair horse show July 20. (Photo by Mike Thornhill) Poles: Brayden Doty guides his horse through the poles during competition at the Ida County Fair horse show July 20. (Photo by Mike Thornhill) +XOWJUHQ V)LOWHU2LO&RRODQW6DOH 7KHEHVWSURWHFWLRQIRUDOO\RXUHTXLSPHQW QWV RROD ( 6$9 LO& V 2 HG LOWHU 7 J D FN QG) 8*86 D S D J$ RQ ULQ GX +XOWJUHQ,PSOHPHQW'HOLYHUV-RKQ'HHUH%XON2LO &DOOIRUGHWDLOV 7+$1.672$//7+(92/817((56:+20$.(7+()$,5+$33(1 +XOWJUHQ,PSOHPHQW,QF ZZZKXOWJUHQLPSFRP 2IIHUYDOLGIURP$XJXVWWKURXJK$XJXVW6HHGHDOHUIRUFRPSOHWHGHWDLOV 6WDWH+Z\ ,GD*URYH,$ WK6W 6WRUP/DNH,$ +8/;,&&& Ida County Courier Fair Edition Wednesday, July 27, 2016 19 Horses Champion horse: Collin Grove, 12, of Holstein showed the grand champion horse at the Ida County Fair horse show July 20. He is a Blaine Clover 4-H’er and the son of Justin and Carmen Grove. (Photo by Mike Thornhill) Champion pony: Claire Sohm, 16, of Battle Creek showed the grand champion pony at the Ida County Fair horse show July 20. She is a Maple Huskies 4-H member and the daughter of Jenni and Ed Sohm. (Photo by Mike Thornhill) Senior horse showman: Tylar Conover, 18, of Holstein was named top senior showman at the Ida County Fair horse show July 20. The Maple Huskies 4-H’er is the daughter of Amy and Aaron Conover. (Photo by Mike Thornhill) Junior horse showman: Jack Sohm, 11, of Battle Creek was named top junior showman at the Ida County Fair horse show July 20. He is a Maple Huskies 4-H’er and the son of Jenni and Ed Sohm. (Photo by Mike Thornhill) 20 Wednesday, July 27, 2016 Ida County Courier Fair Edition Chili contest winners: Four contestants participated in the Ida County Fair chili cook-off contest Saturday. Winners were from left—Leah Godbersen, overall favorite; Jake Sholty, super spicy; Natasha Lewis, people’s choice and Cheyenne Tomlinson, most creative. (Photo by Deb Loger) Senior talent: Bill Riley Talent Show winners in the senior division at the Ida County Fair competition Friday were, from left, Brittany Hamann, 18, of Ida Grove (solo dance), first; Bailey Miller, 15, of Gowrie (musical theatre dance), second and Rachel Kehrberg, 19, of Hinton (clarinet solo), third. (Photo by Deb Loger) Clown: Special K’z, the clown, provided entertainment for fair goers throughout the fair. Here, she helps a young lady twirl a plastic plate on her finger. (Photo by Deb Loger) Four Wheeler Olympics: Kevin Weber of Ida Grove navigates the Four Wheeler Olympics course while trying not to spill water from a bucket at the Ida County Fair Sunday. (Photo by Mike Thornhill) Ida County Courier Fair Edition Wednesday, July 27, 2016 21 Clothing Fashion review: The top fashion review award went to Grant 4-Her Elizabeth Zobel (top intermediate). (Photo by Deb Loger) Clothing selection: Top clothing selection honors went to, from left: Logan Hotshot Grace German (top senior), Logan Hotshot Blake Ullrich (senior male state fair), Grant 4-H’ers member Taylor Beck (top intermediate) and Ida High Achiever Taya Phillips (top junior). German and Ullrich advance to the Iowa State Fair and Beck and Phillips advance to the Clay County Fair. (Photo by Deb Loger) ! ! r ! e n n i W You Are A Congratulations to all the 4-H participants at this year’s Ida County Fair!! Terry Nielsen Agency 205 Main St., Ida Grove, IA 712-364-2431 or 712-269-1426 2016 Ida County FAIR We would like to honor all the exhibitors & participants in this year’s Ida County Fair for the great job they do. Federally Insured by NCUA Ida Grove Branch Office 216 Moorehead Avenue (712) 364-3000 • (800) 297-5059 Visit Us at www.nsccu.org 22 Wednesday, July 27, 2016 Ida County Courier Fair Edition Open Class Open class ribbons awarded at fair Overall superintendent Wylene Redenius and Jennifer Glawe announced Ida County fair open class results. Fifty adults and 50 kids entered a total of 758 exhibits in the open class show. Arts and crafts: Best-of-show arts and crafts by an amateur-Leah Godbersen, best-of-show arts and crafts by a professional-Ken Harskamp, overall best photographer-Becky Bruning, best-of-show photography by an amateur-Jamee Dittmer, irst place photography-Sara Jensen, best special (Ida Services Inc.)-Dale Abbott and best special (Good Samaritan Society)-Helen Vogt. Cookery: Best decorated cake/cookiesTaylor Devine, best wheat bread-Betty Davison, best quick bread-Betty Davison, best vegetable cake-Betty Davison, best fruit bars-Leah Godbersen, best overall oatmeal cookie-Twyla Godbersen and best overall baked good-Tracy Johnson. Preserved foods: First-place fruits— Linda Burk (cherry limeade concentrate), second-place fruit-Linda Burk (rhubarb/ strawberry pie illing); irst-place vegetables—Bridget Friedrichsen (green beans), second-place vegetables—Linda Burk (vegetable soup, no meat); irstplace pickles—Jeanette Holmes, secondplace pickles—Linda Burk; irst-place soft spreads—Jill Else, second-place soft spreads—Linda Burk and irst-place dehydrated foods—Leah Godbersen (meat) and second-place dehydrated foods—Jan Grell (parsley). Fashions: Best-of-show—Mary Dreeszen and honorable mention—Jan Grell. Horticulture: Judge’s special award— Top dogs: Bree Henningsen, 17, of Ida Grove and a member of the Blaine Clovers 4-H Club showed the top obedience and handlings dogs at the Ida County Fair 4-H dog show Friday. She is the daughter of Shannon and Barb Henningsen. (Photo by Deb Loger) Doc Holmes. Floriculture: Judge’s special award— Jan Grell. Needlework: Best-of-show—Linda Burk and best senior—Darts Harskamp. Kid’s Korner: Best-of-show winners were: Coloring contest (ive and under)Remington Blackmore; coloring contest (six to eight)-Kasey Devine; coloring contest (nine to 12)-Anna Hoffman; loriculture-Laura Friedrichsen; horticulture-Levi Else; ugliest cake-Sydney Blackmore; best cake-Braxton Galvin; photography-Allison Moore; birdhouseElla Hoffman; arts and crafts—Kamryn Larson (two), Dodge Melby, Remington Blackmore and Colt Blackmore; fashionsBlake Friedrichsen and Jaelynn Petersen and trash to treasure-Brianna Ackerman. Best pet: Madison Bobzien, 10, showed the best pet at the Ida County Fair 4-H pet show Friday. Madison’s cat, Citrus, was the best pet. Madison is the daughter Ben Bobzien of Arthur and a member of the Blaine Clovers 4-H Club. (Photo by Deb Loger) Sprout talent: Bill Riley Talent Show winners in the sprout division at the Ida County Fair competition Friday were, from left, Kasey Devine, seven, of Ida Grove (jazz dance), first; Kennison and Elly, both seven, of Moville (clog duet), second and Riley, Kylie and Kendra, all nine years old, of Moville (clog dance), third. (Photo by Deb Loger) Ida County Courier Fair Edition Wednesday, July 27, 2016 23 State Fair Exhibitors State fair exhibitors: Several Ida County 4-Hers had projects selected to advance or are alternates to the Iowa State Fair in August. They include, front from left: Collin Grove, Lillian Hoffman, Emma Vohs, Taylor Devine, Elizabeth Zobel and Montana Else. From left in back: Dana Wessel, Kole Winkel, Bree Henningsen, Cali Schumacher, Sage Bennett, Grace German, Madeline Else, Kylee Weber, Ethan Zobel and Cheyenne Tomlinson. (Photo by Bethany Jones) Ida County fair projects chosen for Iowa State Fair Several Ida County 4-Hers have projects advancing to the Iowa State Fair in August or were selected as alternates. They include: Photography–Kole Winkel, ire and helmet; Madeline Else, lily with raindrops; Anna VanDusen, girl in truck; Anna VanDusen, pink lowers; Dana Wessel, lily lower; Cali Schumacher, rusted cans and alternate Emma Vohs, lowers. Personal development –Sage Bennett, t-shirt quilt; Grace German, the perfect dress project; Bree Henningsen, tractor swivel seat; Megan Wiese, Megan’s graduation party; Kylee Weber, bathroom organizer and alternate Bree Henningsen, tiki torch holders. Clothing, fashion and sewing–Lillian Hoffman, ISU curtains; Grace German, replacing the perfect dress; Taylor Devine, summer shorts and Kylee Weber, white dress. Food and nutrition–Grace German, cherry jam, strawberry rhubarb jam and strawberry rhubarb pie; Dylan Cork, poptarts and alternate Nathan Yockey, monster cookie. Grace German and her garden renovation project and Collin Grove with his calving kit were chosen in the ag and natural resource category. Home improvement– Sage Bennett, FFA quilt; Elizabeth Zobel, blue toy box; Ahren Van Dusen, barn door; Bree Henningsen, oil can birdhouse and alternate Dylan Cork, laundry rack. Science, engineering and technology– Tate Phillips, livestock dividers; Montana Else, entertainment center and Ethan Zobel, tractor. Visual arts–Erin Nielsen, welcome pallet; Cheyenne Tomlinson, pottery coffee mug and alternate Cheyenne Tomlinson, abstract painting. Our Best Wishes for a Job Well Done! Congratulations to all of those who participated in the 2016 Ida County Fair! Rod’s Fertilizer & Sales, Inc. 117 North Main Street, Galva, IA 24 Wednesday, July 27, 2016 Ida County Courier Fair Edition $ 15 Challenge, Education & Best Booth $ 15 challenge: Top $15 challenge awards went to, from left—Logan Hotshot Grace German (top senior), Grant 4-H’er Elizabeth Zobel (top intermediate) and Logan Hotshot Faith Johnson (top junior). German advances to the Iowa State Fair. Zobel and Johnson advance to the Clay County Fair. (Photo by Deb Loger) Educational presentation: Top educational presentation awards went to, from left: Logan Hotshot Cheyenne Tomlinson (top senior)—Colorado Springs and Ida High Achiever Tate Phillips (top intermediate)—Bee-ginning Bee Keeping. Phillips advances to the Iowa State Fair and Tomlinson advances to the Clay County Fair. (Photo by Deb Loger) Best booth: The Logan Hotshots 4-H Club received the Best Booth Traveling Trophy Friday at the Ida County Fair 4-H Night. (Photo by Deb Loger) Ida County Courier Fair Edition Wednesday, July 27, 2016 25 Pride of Iowa, Share the Fun & Working Exhibit Working exhibit: The top working exhibit award, a friendship bracelet, went to Lexi Phillips. Phillips is a member of the Ida High Achievers 4-H Club and advances to the Iowa State Fair. (Photo by Deb Loger) Pride of Iowa: Top Pride of Iowa honors went to, from left: Logan Hotshot Cheyenne Tomlinson (top senior), Logan Hotshot Abby Bender (top intermediate) and Blaine Clover Collin Grove (top junior). Bender and Grove advance to the Clay County Fair. (Photo by Deb Loger) Share the Fun: Top share the fun honors went to Logan Hotshot member Brittany Hamann, 18, of Ida Grove with a solo dance. (Photo by Deb Loger) Congratulations to all 4-H Exhibitors and Participants at the 2016 Ida County Fair! 121 Main St., Galva, IA 51020 712-282-4244 Ida Grove • (712) 364-41955 — Only Locally Owned Convenience Store! — 26 Wednesday, July 27, 2016 Ida County Courier Fair Edition Extemporaneous Speaking & PJ Frenzy Congratulations to all Ida County Fair Participants on your Exhibits! Extemporaneous speaking: Top extemporaneous speaking honors went to Cheyenne Tomlinson of Ida Grove. Tomlinson is a member of the Logan Hotshots 4-H Club. (Photo by Deb Loger) PJ frenzy: Top PJ frenzy honors went to, from left: Grant 4-Her Elizabeth Zobel (top intermediate) and Maple Huskie Lauren McMillen (top junior). (Photo by Deb Loger) Stop in and see what we can do! 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