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Iowa County 4-H-ers rack up awards at State Fair

09/03/2009 18:18:00 Press Release

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Iowa County 4-H'er(s) Exhibit Livestock During First Week of Iowa State Fair

"Youth gain so many positive skills by exhibiting livestock," Mike Anderson, 4-H agriculture superintendent said. "The dedication, responsibility, decision-making and leadership they develop can prepare them for careers that use these skills."

Iowa County exhibitors placed as follows:

Anthony Streeper, Conroy, Holstein Jr. Yearling- Blue

Ayrshire Int. Calf- Blue

Ayrshire Jr. Yearling- Purple, Jr. Champion Ayrshire

Elizabeth Jones, Williamsburg, Light Horse Showmanship- Red

Western Pleasure- Blue

Western Horsemanship- Red

Rachel Kelly, Parnell, Light Horse Showmanship- Blue

English Pleasure- Purple

English Equitation- Red

Trail- Red

Krista McKusker, Marengo, Light Horse Showmanship- White

Western Pleasure- Blue

Western Horsemanship- White

Trail- White

Marissa Anderson, Marengo, Senior Buck Fancy- Purple, BOV

Senior Doe Fancy- Purple, BOSV

Senior Buck Fancy- Purple, BOV

Senior Buck Fancy- Blue

Justin Chapman, Williamsburg, Senior Doe Fancy- Blue

Shane Chapman, Williamsburg, Senior Doe Fancy- Red

Kelsi Gensley, South Amana, Junior Doe Fancy- Blue

Senior Buck Fancy- Red

Junior Buck Fancy- Purple

Bethany Welsh, Williamsburg, Senior Buck Fancy- White

Senior Doe Fancy- Blue

Senior Doe Fancy- Red

Senior Buck Fancy- Blue

Iowa County 4-H'ers Exhibit Livestock During Second Week of Iowa State Fair

Iowa County 4-H youth showed livestock during the second week of the Iowa State Fair.

Iowa County exhibitors placed as follows: (name, hometown, class placing, etc. by specie).

Elizabeth Jones, Williamsburg, Chianina Beef Heifer Purple

Jacob Donohoe, Parnell, Chianina Steer Red

Beef Showmanship Blue

Jarett Donohoe, Parnell, Maine-Anjou Steer Blue

Crossbred Steer Blue

Elizabeth Jones, Williamsburg, Market Heifer Purple, 1st Honorable Mention

Kim Jones, Williamsburg, Market Heifer Purple

Beef Showmanship Blue

Nate Jones, Williamsburg, Charolais Steer Purple, Champion Charolais Steer

Crossbred Steer Purple

Nicholas Jones, Williamsburg, Market Heifer Purple

Sarah Smith, Ladora, Shorthorn Steer Blue

Angus Steer Blue

Crossbred Steer Blue

April Grabau, Williamsburg, Grade- 4 mo. & under 5 mo. Purple

Rec. Grade- 3 yrs & under 5 yrs Blue

Rec. Grade- 2 yrs & under 3 yrs Blue

Rec. Grade- 2 yrs in milk Purple

Rec. Grade- 5 yrs & over Blue

Grade- under 2 yrs in milk Blue

Tia Grabau, Williamsburg, Rec. Grade- 3 yrs & under 5 yrs Sr. Res. Champion Grade, Res. Grand Champion Grade

Rec. Grade- 3 yrs & under 5 yrs Purple

Rec. Grade- under 2 yrs in milk Purple

Grade- 6 mo & under 1 year Purple

Rec. Grade- 3 yrs & under 5 yrs Blue

Grade- under 2 yrs in milk Purple

Justin Chapman, Williamsburg, Wethers Blue

Meat Goat Int. Showmanship Blue

Shane Chapman, Williamsburg, Wethers Blue

Meat Goat Jr. Showmanship Blue

Brock Brenneman, Parnell, White Egg Blue

Brown Egg Red

Brock Brenneman, Parnell,American Pullet Blue

Mediterranean Pullet Purple

Bantams Single Comb Red

Bantams Feathered Legged Hen Red

Bantams Feathered Legged Cock Blue

Broilers Special Division Red

Justin Chapman, Williamsburg, Bantams Old English Game Cock Red

Bantams Old English Game Hen Red

Shane Chapman, Williamsburg, Breeder Duck Lt. - old duck Blue

Breeder Duck Lt. - old duck Blue

Breeder Duck Hvy. - old drake Blue

Breeder Duck Hvy. - old duck Blue

Breeder Duck Med. - old duck Blue

Breeder Duck Med. - old drake Purple

Justin Chapman, Williamsburg, Black Face Commercial Ewe- Blue

Market Lamb Blue

Performance Lamb Blue

Sheep Showmanship Blue

Shane Chapman, Williamsburg, Market Lamb Blue

Market Lamb Blue

Performance Lamb Blue

Tiffany Herman, Marengo, Black Face Commercial Ewe Blue

Black Face Commercial Ewe Blue

Market Lamb Blue

Performance Lamb Blue

Caleb Lillie, Marengo, Speckled Face Commercial Ewe Blue

Black Face Commercial Ewe Blue

Performance Lamb Blue

David Lillie, Marengo, Black Face Commercial Ewe Blue

Market Lamb Blue

Performance Lamb Blue

Katelin VanSlyke,Marengo, Performance Lamb Blue

Beth Zuber, Marengo, Market Lamb Purple

Performance Lamb Purple

Sheep Showmanship Purple

Rachel Zuber, Marengo, Black Face Commercial Ewe Purple

Market Lamb Blue

Performance Lamb Purple

Sheep Showmanship Purple

Dakota Olson, Keswick, Spotted Gilt Blue

Dakota Olson, Keswick, Derby Barrow Red

Berkshire Market Hog Purple

Spotted Market Hog Blue

Tiffany Rodgers, Millersburg, Berkshire Gilt Blue

Derby Gilt Red

Spotted Market Hog Red

Chester White Market Hog Purple

Audience Appeal Earns 4-H'ers Awards at Iowa State Fair

Iowa County 4-H'ers earned recognition this week as communicators at the Iowa State Fair.

4-H'ers compete in three categories of oral communication -- educational presentations, working exhibits, extemporaneous speaking -- and one in visual communication. In educational presentations, the 4-H'ers teach their audience about a topic they selected and researched. In working exhibits, the 4-H'ers invite passers-by to try a skill they demonstrate. In extemporaneous speaking, the 4-H'ers prepare a speech in 30 minutes and deliver it to an audience. In poster communication, the 4-H'er conveys a message visually.

"Almost any time fairgoers come into the 4-H Exhibits Building they can learn from a 4-H'er participating in a communications activity," said Mitchell Hoyer, program coordinator for Iowa State University Extension 4-H Youth Development. "Effective communication means appealing to the interests of your audience."

Iowa County 4-H'ers giving educational presentations follow: (_Name, hometown, title of communication entry, placing_)

David Francis, Williamsburg, Who me? New Knee! Merit

Alexander Ockenfels, Wellman, Mediterranean Masters Excellence

Allison Ockenfels, Wellman, Horses and their colors Excellence

Katie Moore, South Amana, 4-H and Friends Excellence

"Many work situations require the ability to demonstrate a skill while instructing others who are learning the skill," Hoyer said. "4-H'ers frequently practice this skill as they present information at club meetings and county fairs."

Iowa County 4-H'ers with working exhibits follow: (_Name, hometown, title of communication entry, placing_)

Erin Baack, Kelsi Gensley, South Amana, Puzzle Wreaths Merit

Bethany Welsh, Marissa Anderson, Merit

Alexander & Allison Ockenfels, Wellman, Thumb Print Fun Excellence

Jeff Jensen, Kaitlyn Kriegel, Marengo, Look a Like Medicine or Candy Merit

"Throughout their working lives, 4-H'ers will find that most workplace speaking situations call for extemporaneous delivery skills," Hoyer said. "In 4-H youth prepare for typical face-to-face contact in which the speaker and listeners are simultaneously sending, interpreting, generating and receiving messages."

Iowa County 4-H'ers in extemporaneous speaking follow: (_Name, hometown, title of communication entry, placing_)

Brock Brenneman, Wellman Recognition

Krista McKusker, Marengo Merit

"Billboards, television, newspapers, the Internet -- the need to visually communicate effectively faces us each day. The poster class helps members improve layout and design skills as they interpret a promotional message about 4-H," Hoyer said.

Iowa County 4-H'ers in posters follow: (_Name, hometown, title of communication entry, placing_)

Katie Moore, South Amana Excellence

Bethany Welsh, Williamsburg Excellence

2009 Iowa State Fair 4-H Exhibit Building Results

Name Town Class Division/Ribbon

Cassandra Adamson South Amana 521A Food & Nutrition Red

Marissa Anderson Marengo 811L Historical/Family Heritage Cert.

Marissa Anderson Marengo 871A Personal Development Blue

Marissa Anderson Marengo 851B Photography Red

Amanda Folkmann Marengo 851B Photography Blue

Ben Folkmann Marengo 851B Photography Red

Kaleb Gorsch Marengo 461A Science, Mechanics & Engineering Blue

April Grabau Williamsburg 821B Visual Art Blue

Levi Grabau Williamsburg 531B Home Improvement Blue

Levi Grabau Williamsburg 461A Science, Mechanics & Engineering Blue

Greene Go Getters Wellman 806A Personal Development Blue

Lauren Henry Amana 531B Home Improvement Blue

Hilton Willing Workers Williamsburg 806A Personal Development Blue

Anna Johnson Middle Amana 851B Photography Red

Anna Johnson Middle Amana 851A Photography Blue

Nate Jones Williamsburg 701A Ag & Natural Resources Blue

Nicholas Jones Williamsburg 521A Food & Nutrition Blue

Megan Lukas Amana 821B Visual Arts Red

Zachary Lukas Amana 521B Food & Nutrition Blue

Morgan Miller North English 531B Home Improvement Blue

Alexis Rohrer Belle Plaine 851B Photography Blue

Alisa Ryan Williamsburg 511B Clothing Blue

Dustin Schafbuch Victor 851B Photography Red

Ray Schmidt Williamsburg 821A Visual Arts Blue

Rachel Schnebbe Marengo 811L Historical/Family Heritage Cert.

Rachel Schnebbe Marengo 531B Home Improvement Blue

Rachel Schnebbe Marengo 851B Photography White

Samantha Schuerer Amana 851B Photography Blue

Anthony Streeper Conroy 101A Ag & Natural Resources Blue

Evan Volkens Williamsburg 461A Science, Mechanics & Engineering Blue

Bethany Welsh Williamsburg 541B Consumer & Management Blue

Bethany Welsh Williamsburg 851B Photography Blue

Rachel Zuber Marengo 511A Clothing Blue

Iowa County 4-H'ers Wins Clothing Awards

Lana Miller and Mary Schmidt of Iowa County earned top 10 percent recognition in Fashion Revue and $15 Challenge during the 4-H Clothing Event at the 2009 Iowa State Fair. The award also includes a $25 gift certificate.

Miller also earned special recognition for an outstanding constructed garment modeled during the Fashion Revue. The Ames/Central Iowa Sewing Guild sponsors the $25 cash award.

The 4-H Clothing Event has three categories: Clothing Selection, in which a participant purchases an outfit; Fashion Revue, in which the clothing is constructed by the participant; and the $15 Challenge, in which the 4-H’er puts together an outfit for $15 or less from garage sales, consignment shops or clothing resale stores such as Goodwill or Salvation Army.

"4-H'ers can learn to master several skills through clothing projects,” said Mary Kaiser, Iowa County Youth Coordinator.

"Counties send many beautiful examples of skill mastery in clothing categories," said Sue Bogue, coordinator of the Clothing Event for Iowa State University Extension 4-H Youth Development. “4-H'ers also gain general knowledge about garment fit and construction, body types, and design elements and principles applied to clothing.”

The $15 Challenge encourages 4-H’ers to explore new shopping venues in their communities for economical, reused and refashioned clothing, Bogue said.

4-H’ers receive recognition based on how well they meet goals in their written reports, on their modeling of the garments and on their conference with judges, Bogue added.

"We are very proud of the accomplishments of these youth and the learning represented in this program," said Chuck Morris, ISU Extension 4-H Youth Development director.

2009 Iowa State Fair 4-H Horticulture Results (Iowa County Exhibitors)

Name Town Category Ribbon

Kelsi Gensley South Amana Beans, Snap Red

Kelsi Gensley South Amana Cabbage, round Red

Kelsi Gensley South Amana Cabbage, round White

Kelsi Gensley South Amana Cucumbers, for slicing Red

Kelsi Gensley South Amana Kohlrabi White

Kelsi Gensley South Amana Kohlrabi Red

Kelsi Gensley South Amana Onions, red White

Kelsi Gensley South Amana Onions, yellow Purple 2

Kelsi Gensley South Amana Onions, yellow Blue

Kelsi Gensley South Amana Peppers, sweet, bell, green Red

Kelsi Gensley South Amana Peppers, sweet, red Red

Kelsi Gensley South Amana Peppers, sweet, any other variety Blue

Kelsi Gensley South Amana Peppers, hot, Hungarian yellow wax White

Kelsi Gensley South Amana Potatoes, red Red

Kelsi Gensley South Amana Potatoes, yellow/gold Red

Kelsi Gensley South Amana Squash, winter, acorn, green Blue 2

Kelsi Gensley South Amana Squash, winter, acorn, green Red

Kelsi Gensley South Amana Squash, winter, acorn, all other colorsBlue

Kelsi Gensley South Amana Squash, winter, acorn, all other colorsPurple 2

Kelsi Gensley South Amana Squash, winter, any other variety Red

Kelsi Gensley South Amana Tomato, yellow slicing Red

Kelsi Gensley South Amana Tomato, cherry type, red Blue

Kelsi Gensley South Amana Tomato, cocktail type, red Red

Kelsi Gensley South Amana Tomato, other Red

Kelsi Gensley South Amana Any other kind of vegetable Blue

Kelsi Gensley South Amana Vegetable Collection Blue

Kelsi Gensley South Amana Cabbage, Jumbo 2

Kelsi Gensley South Amana Potato, Jumbo 3

Kelsi Gensley South Amana Tomato, Jumbo 4

Kelsi Gensley South Amana Tomato, Jumbo 5

Kodi Gensley South Amana Kohlrabi Red

Kodi Gensley South Amana Onions, white Red

Kodi Gensley South Amana Onions, yellow Blue

Kodi Gensley South Amana Peppers, sweet, bell, green White

Kodi Gensley South Amana Peppers, hot, Hungarian yellow wax White

Kodi Gensley South Amana Potatoes, red Red

Kodi Gensley South Amana Squash, winter, acorn, green Blue

Kodi Gensley South Amana Squash, winter, acorn, all other colorsBlue

Kodi Gensley South Amana Squash, winter, acorn, all other colorsRed

Kodi Gensley South Amana Squash, winter, any other variety Red

Kodi Gensley South Amana Tomato, yellow slicing Red

Kodi Gensley South Amana Tomato, cherry type, red White

Kodi Gensley South Amana Any other kind of Vegetable Blue

Kodi Gensley South Amana Any other kind of Vegetable White

Kodi Gensley South Amana Potato, Jumbo 5

4-H'ers Perform at the Iowa State Fair

Iowa County 4-H'ers performed during the Share-the-Fun event in the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair. Share-the-fun participants perform vocal or instrumental music, dance, humorous skits, monologues and specialty acts.

"Performers receive evaluation comments from a judge, but are not ranked," said Mitchell Hoyer, program coordinator for Iowa State University Extension 4-H Youth Development. "The purpose of the show is to entertain the audience and have fun while you're doing it."

About 100 youth perform each day of the fair, according to Mitchell Hoyer, program coordinator for Iowa State University Extension 4-H Youth Development. "Our judges give skill-building pointers in several areas including presence, performance techniques and interpretation."

SHARE THE FUN

Iowa County performers follow: (_Name, hometown_)

Mary Beth Miller, North English

Katie Eichhorn & Anna Schulte, Williamsburg

Aaron, Alexander & Allison Ockenfels, Wellman

"Everyone is eligible to participate in 4-H learning," said Chuck Morris, Iowa State University Extension 4-H Youth Development director. "To discover how 4-H can benefit you, contact your ISU Extension county office."

For more 4-H information, contact the Iowa County ISU Extension office at 319-642-5504.

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