NEWSKane County Extension Unit For more information contact:535 Randall Road Deanna RobySt. Charles, IL 60174 Extension Educator, 4-H Youth DevelopmentPhone: 630-584-6166 FAX: 630-584-4610 Serving DuPage, Kane & Kendall Counties

Release Date: July 24, 2015

2015 Kane County Fair Showcases 4-H Youth and their Hard Work

ST. CHARLES, Ill. – Hundreds of Kane County youth participated in the annual Kane County Fair through their 4-H projects and animal shows in July.

“For months, our 4-H members work to learn new things and develop skills, which they then demonstrate through 4-H exhibits and shows at the annual Kane County Fair,” said Doris Braddock, 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator, Kane County. “The 4-H conference judging and livestock shows provide the youth with valuable experience and feedback to continue growing in their knowledge and skills levels.”

According to Braddock, 4-H has something to offer everyone. With 100-plus project areas, youth can explore arts, sciences, citizenship, personal development, and much more. The 2015 Kane County 4-H Show Results are as follows (listed by name, 4-H club and city of residence):

Natural Resources

Grand Champion Outdoor Adventures – Madelyn Kramer, A Bit More, St. Charles Reserve Grand Champion Outdoor Adventures – Madison Soloman, Fantastics, St. CharlesGrand Champion Sportfishing – Christopher Haviland, A Bit More, ElginReserve Grand Champion Sportfishing – Jonathan Cameron, A Bit More, Campton HillsGrand Champion Entomology – Chloe Daufenbach, A Bit More, ElginReserve Grand Champion Entomology – Kyle DeSmet, The Challengers, GilbertsGrand Champion Forestry – Madde Klinkey, A Bit More, St. CharlesReserve Grand Champion Forestry – Jacob Fetter, The Challengers, St. CharlesGrand Champion Geology – Caden Einwich, Primrose Clovers, St. CharlesReserve Grand Champion Geology – Madison Einwich, Primrose Clovers, St. CharlesGrand Champion Wildlife – Kyle DeSmet, The Challengers, GilbertsReserve Grand Champion Wildlife – Aiden Schadt, Junior Naturalists, North Aurora

State Fair Delegate - EntomologyChloe Daufenbach, A Bit More, Elgin

State Fair Alternate – EntomologyKyle DeSmet, The Challengers, Gilberts

State Fair Delegate - Forestry

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Madde Klinkey, A Bit More, St. Charles

State Fair Alternate – ForestryJacob Fetter, The Challengers, St. Charles

State Fair Delegates – GeologyMadison Einwich, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles

Elizabeth Thompson, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles

State Fair Alternates – GeologyPhilip deGarcia, Primrose Clovers, St. CharlesRhett Einwich, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles

Veterinary & Animal Science

Grand Champion Animal Science (ages 8-14) – Emma Raisanen, A Bit More, St. CharlesReserve Grand Champion Animal Science (ages 8-14) – Kyle DeSmet, The Challengers, GilbertsGrand Champion Animal Science (ages 15-18) – Nathan Holmer, The Challengers, HampshireReserve Grand Champion Animal Science (ages 15-18) – Madde Klinkey, A Bit More, St. Charles Grand Champion Vet Sciences – Chloe Daufenbach, A Bit More, ElginReserve Grand Champion Vet Sciences – Tia Jackson, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Pingree Grove

State Fair DelegatesChloe Daufenbach, A Bit More, Elgin

Nathan Holmer, The Challengers, HampshireMadde Klinkey, A Bit More, St. Charles

State Fair AlternatesKyle DeSmet, The Challengers, Gilberts

Tia Jackson, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Pingree GroveEmma Raisanen, A Bit More, St. Charles

Child Development

Grand Champion Child Development – Madison Solomon, Fantastics, St. CharlesReserve Grand Champion Child Development – Brooke Wackerlin, Lincoln Highway, Waterman

State Fair DelegatesMeredith Abbs, Fantastics, St. Charles

Brooke Wackerlin, Lincoln Highway, Waterman

Interior Design

Grand Champion Design Decisions – Samantha Lederman, Kaneville Classics, Sugar GroveReserve Grand Champion Design Decisions – Emma Stewart, Fantastics, St. Charles

State Fair DelegatesSamantha Lederman, Kaneville Classics, Sugar Grove

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Emma Stewart, Fantastics, St. CharlesMechanical Sciences

Grand Champion Aerospace – Arjun Vyas, 4-H Academy, AuroraReserve Grand Champion Aerospace – Vismay Vyas, 4-H Academy, AuroraGrand Champion Bicycle Safety – Madison Einwich, Primrose Clovers, St. CharlesReserve Grand Champion Bicycle Safety – Kyle Jarka, A Bit More, Maple ParkGrand Champion Computer Science – Bram Borger-Johnson, The Challengers, BataviaReserve Grand Champion Computer Science – Rory Borger-Johnson, The Challengers, BataviaGrand Champion Electricity - Nathan Biery, Big Rock Cowhands, Sugar GroveReserve Grand Champion Electricity – Andrew Haviland, A Bit More, ElginGrand Champion Small Engines - Jonathan Cameron, A Bit More, Campton HillsGrand Champion Tractor Care – Jonathan Cameron, A Bit More, Campton HillsReserve Grand Champion Tractor Care – Madison Einwich, Primrose Clovers, St. CharlesGrand Champion Woodworking – Nathan Biery, Big Rock Cowhands, Sugar GroveReserve Grand Champion Woodworking – Emma Raisanen, A Bit More, St. CharlesGrand Champion Robotics - Arjun Vyas, 4-H Academy, AuroraReserve Grand Champion Robotics – Willem Vandermeij, Fantastics, Geneva

State Fair Delegate – AerospaceArjun Vyas, 4-H Academy, Aurora

Vismay Vyas, 4-H Academy, Aurora

State Fair Alternate – AerospaceGwen Klinkey, A Bit More, St. Charles

State Fair Delegate – Computer ScienceBram Borger-Johnson, The Challengers, BataviaRory Borger-Johnson, The Challengers, Batavia

State Fair Delegates – ElectricityNathan Biery, Big Rock Cowhands, Sugar Grove

Andrew Haviland, A Bit More, Elgin

State Fair Delegates – Small EnginesJonathan Cameron, A Bit More, Campton Hills

State Fair Delegates – TractorJonathan Cameron, A Bit More, Campton Hills

State Fair Alternate – TractorMadison Einwich, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles

State Fair Delegates – WoodworkingNathan Biery, Big Rock Cowhands, Sugar Grove

Emma Raisanen, A Bit More, St. Charles

State Fair Alternate – WoodworkingChloe Daufenbach, A Bit More, Elgin

Ely Greenfeld, Independents, Elgin

State Fair Delegates – RoboticsWillem Vandermeij, Fantastics, Geneva

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Plants & Soils

Grand Champion Crops – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalbReserve Grand Champion Crops – Blake Sunderlage, Burlington Ag, GenoaGrand Champion Floriculture – Emily Studt, The Unfourgettables, ElginReserve Grand Champion Floriculture – Elaina Studt, The Unfourgettables, ElginGrand Champion Horticulture – Aiden Best, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, HampshireReserve Grand Champion Horticulture – Bethany Hawn, The Challengers, St. CharlesGrand Champion Plant & Soil Science – Paden Thompson, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles

State Fair Delegate - CropsElena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalb

Blake Sunderlage, Burlington Ag, Genoa

State Fair Alternate - CropsBrooke Sunderlage, Burlington Ag, Genoa

State Fair Delegates - FloricultureEmily Studt, The Unfourgettables, Elgin

State Fair Alternate – FloricultureJordyn Block, Burlington Ag, Sycamore

Abigail DeDina, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire

State Fair Delegates – HorticultureBethany Hawn, The Challengers, St. Charles

Charlotte Sass, The Challengers, Elaina Studt, Westdel, Elgin

State Fair Alternate – HorticultureWillem Vandermeij, Fantastics, Geneva

Community Involvement & Global Awareness

Grand Champion Citizenship-Individual – Madde Klinkey, A Bit More, St. CharlesReserve Grand Champion Citizenship-Individual – Madelyn Kramer, A Bit More, St. CharlesGrand Champion Service Learning – Shianne Votava, A Bit More, St. CharlesGrand Champion Intercultural-Individual – Emily Smeenge, The Challengers, Rolling MeadowsReserve Grand Champion Intercultural-Individual – Kyle DeSmet, The Challengers, GilbertsGrand Champion Intercultural-Club – The ChallengersReserve Grand Champion Intercultural-Club – 4-H AcademyGrand Champion Leadership – Gretchen Skaja, A Bit More, ElginReserve Grand Champion Leadership – Carleigh Marcotte, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles

State Fair Delegates – CitizenshipMadde Klinkey, A Bit More, St. Charles

Madelyn Kramer, A Bit More, St. Charles

State Fair Alternates – CitizenshipAndrew Haviland, A Bit More, Elgin

Lucas Thompson, A Bit More, Maple Park

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State Fair Delegates – InterculturalIndividual – Emily Smeenge, The Challengers, Rolling Meadows

Club – The Challengers

State Fair Alternates – InterculturalIndividual – Kyle DeSmet, The Challengers, Gilberts

Club – 4-H Academy

State Fair Delegates – LeadershipCarleigh Marcotte, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles

Gretchen Skaja, A Bit More, Elgin

State Fair Alternates– LeadershipKyle DeSmet, The Challengers, GilbertsClaire Murray, The Challengers, Dundee

Communication Arts

Grand Champion Communications – Madde Klinkey, A Bit More, St. CharlesReserve Grand Champion Communications – Madison Solomon, Fantastics, St. CharlesGrand Champion Photography I – Aabha Vyas, 4-H Academy, AuroraReserve Grand Champion Photography I – Maria Ochs, Fantastics, CarpentersvilleGrand Champion Photography II – Jessie Goff, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, HampshireReserve Grand Champion Photography II – Chloe Daufenbach, A Bit More, ElginGrand Champion Photography III – Elaina Studt, The Unfourgettables, Elgin Reserve Grand Champion Photography III – Kristina Drendel, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, HampshireGrand Champion Photo Editing – Bethany Larson, The Challengers, GenevaReserve Grand Champion Photo Editing – Emma Raisanen, A Bit More, St. CharlesGrand Champion Video – Kristen McKellar, Got Robot? ElginReserve Grand Champion Video – Anita Jackson, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Pingree Grove

State Fair Delegates – PhotographyJessie Goff, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire

Bethany Larson, The Challengers, GenevaElaina Studt, The Unfourgettables, Elgin

State Fair Alternates - PhotographyKristina Drendel, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire

Madison Soloman, Fantastics, St. CharlesAabha Vyas, 4-H Academy, Aurora

State Fair Delegates – VideoBram Borger-Johnson, The Challengers, Batavia

Anita Jackson, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Pingree GroveKristen McKellar, Got Robot? Elgin

State Fair Alternate – VideoAndrew Haviland, A Bit More, Elgin

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Miscellaneous

Grand Champion Health – Kathryn Mueller, 4-H Academy, BataviaReserve Grand Champion Health – Courtney Biery, Big Rock Cowhands, Sugar Grove Grand Champion Intergenerational – Miranda Scheel, A Bit More, St. CharlesReserve Grand Champion Intergenerational – Evelyn Scheel, A Bit More, St. CharlesGrand Champion Theatre Arts – Bram Borger-Johnson, The Challengers, BataviaReserve Grand Champion Theatre Arts – Jonah Crum, 9 Volt Junkers, Hoffman Estates

State Fair Delegate – HealthCourtney Biery, Big Rock Cowhands, Sugar Grove

Kathryn Mueller, 4-H Academy, Batavia

State Fair Alternate – HealthAndrew Haviland, A Bit More, Elgin

Madison Soloman, Fantastics, St. Charles

State Fair Delegate – IntergenerationalEvelyn Scheel, A Bit More, St. Charles

Miranda Scheel, A Bit More, St. Charles

State Fair Delegates – Theatre ArtsBram Borger-Johnson, The Challengers, Batavia

Jonah Crum, 9 Volt Junkers, Hoffman Estates

State Fair Alternates – Theatre ArtsErica Johnson, Kaneville Classics, Maple Park

Visual Arts

Grand Champion (Glass) – Meghan Linder, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, HampshireGrand Champion (Metal) – Madde Klinkey, A Bit More, St. CharlesGrand Champion (CCP) – Samantha Lederman, Kaneville Classics, Sugar GroveGrand Champion (Paper) – Rebecca Rickert, The Challengers, ElginGrand Champion (Fiber) – Meghan Linder, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire Grand Champion (Nature) – Grace Acosta, The Challengers, St. CharlesGrand Champion (Heritage Arts) – Samantha Lederman, Kaneville Classics, Sugar Grove Grand Champion (Fiber) – Emily Neuman, The Challengers, ElginGrand Champion (CCP) – Jessica Poust, Lincoln Highway, Maple ParkGrand Champion (Wood) – Jacie Panek, Kan-Du, BataviaReserve Grand Champion (Nature) – Rebecca Rickert, The Challengers, ElginReserve Grand Champion (Computer Generated) – Evan Sass, The Challengers, ElginReserve Grand Champion (CCP) – Rachel Jarka, A Bit More, Maple ParkReserve Grand Champion (CCP) – Erica Johnson, Kaneville Classics, Maple ParkReserve Grand Champion (CCP) – Emily Neuman, The Challengers, ElginReserve Grand Champion (Paper) – Jacie Panek, Kan-Du, BataviaReserve Grand Champion (Fiber) – Samantha Lederman, Kaneville Classics, Sugar Grove Reserve Grand Champion (Heritage Arts) – Emily Neuman, The Challengers, ElginReserve Grand Champion (Fiber) – Timothy Laird, A Bit More, ElginReserve Grand Champion (Fiber) – Brooke McCullough, A Bit More, St. Charles

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State Fair DelegatesGrace Acosta, The Challengers, St. Charles

Erica Johnson, Kaneville Classics, Maple Park Madde Klinkey, A Bit More, St. Charles

Samantha Lederman, Kaneville Classics, Sugar Grove Meghan Linder, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire

Jacie Panek, Kan-Du, Batavia Jessica Poust, Lincoln Highway, Maple Park

Rebecca Rickert, The Challengers, Elgin Emily Thompson, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles

State Fair AlternatesKristina Drendel, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire

Rachel Jarka, A Bit More, Maple ParkSamantha Lederman, Kaneville Classics, Sugar Grove

Jacie Panek, Kan-Du, BataviaRebecca Rickert, The Challengers, Elgin

Isabelle Schadt, Junior Naturalists, North Aurora

Clothing & Textiles

Grand Champion Sewing & Textiles I – Mackenzie Engel, Burlington Ag, HampshireReserve Grand Champion Sewing & Textiles I – Ella Follman, Burlington Ag, SycamoreGrand Champion Sewing & Textiles II – Samantha Lederman, Kaneville Classics, Sugar GroveReserve Grand Champion Sewing & Textiles II – Noa Greenfeld, Independents, ElginGrand Champion Sewing & Textiles III – Emily Studt, The Unfourgettables, Elgin

Reserve Grand Champion Sewing & Textiles III – Elaina Studt, The Unfourgettables, ElginGrand Champion Jr. Fashion Revue – Olivia LaFrance, Primrose Clovers, ElginReserve Grand Champion Jr. Fashion Revue – Madyson Block, Burlington Ag, Sycamore Grand Champion Sr. Fashion Revue – Mackenzie Engel, Burlington Ag, HampshireReserve Grand Champion Sr. Fashion Revue – Noa Greenfeld, Independents, Elgin

State Fair Delegates – Sewing & TextilesMackenzie Engel, Burlington Ag, Hampshire

Samantha Lederman, Kaneville Classics, Sugar Grove Emily Studt, The Unfourgettables, Elgin

State Fair Alternates – Sewing & TextilesElla Follman, Burlington Ag, Sycamore

Noa Greenfeld, Independents, ElginElaina Studt, The Unfourgettables, Elgin

State Fair Delegates – Fashion RevueMackenzie Engel, Burlington Ag, Hampshire

Noa Greenfeld, Independents, ElginEmily Studt, The Unfourgettables, Elgin

State Fair Alternates – Fashion RevueAbigal DeDina, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire

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Elaina Studt, The Unfourgettables, ElginElizabeth Thompson, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles

Food & Nutrition

Grand Champion 4-H Cooking 101 – Philip deGarcia, Primrose Clovers, St. CharlesReserve Grand Champion 4-H Cooking 101 – Evan Sass, The Challengers, ElginGrand Champion 4-H Cooking 201 – Jillian Hanacek, Big Rock Cowhands, Big RockReserve Grand Champion 4-H Cooking 201 – Emily Neuman, The Challengers, ElginGrand Champion 4-H Cooking 301 – Elaina Studt, The Unfourgettables, ElginReserve Grand Champion 4-H Cooking 301 – Willem Vandermeij, Fantastics, GenevaGrand Champion 4-H Cooking 401 – Ian Armesy, Kaneville Classics, Sugar GroveReserve Grand Champion 4-H Cooking 401 – Emily Studt, The Unfourgettables, ElginGrand Champion Outdoor Meals – Emma Raisanen, A Bit More, St. CharlesGrand Champion Microwaving – Jillian Hanacek, Big Rock Cowhands, Big RockReserve Grand Champion Microwaving – Emma Raisanen, A Bit More, St. Charles

State Fair Delegates - Food & NutritionIan Armesy, Kaneville Classics, Sugar Grove Philip deGarcia, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles

Jillian Hanacek, Big Rock Cowhands, Big RockElaina Studt, The Unfourgettables, ElginEmily Studt, The Unfourgettables, ElginWillem Vandermeij, Fantastics, Geneva

State Fair Alternates - Food & NutritionMeredith Abbs, Fantastics, St. Charles

Abigal DeDina, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, HampshireAndrew Haviland, A Bit More, Elgin

Kathryn Mueller, 4-H Academy, BataviaEmily Neuman, The Challengers, Elgin Miranda Scheel, A Bit More, Batavia

Swine

Champion Crossbreed Production Gilt Over All Weights – Jaide Panek, Kan-Du, BataviaReserve Champion Crossbreed Production Gilt Over All Weights – Jacie Panek, Kan-Du, BataviaGrand Champion Production Gilt – Jaide Panek, Kan-Du, BataviaReserve Grand Champion Production Gilt – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalbGrand Champion Pair of Production Gilts – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalbReserve Grand Champion Pair of Production Gilts – Brooke Wackerlin, Lincoln Highway, WatermanLightweight Champion Market Gilt – Vanessa Gould, Lincoln Highway, ElburnLightweight Reserve Champion Market Gilt – Andrew Gould, Lincoln Highway, ElburnMedium Weight Champion Market Gilt – Cody Pitstick, Burlington Ag, Maple ParkMedium Weight Reserve Champion Market Gilt – Cody Pitstick, Burlington Ag, Maple ParkHeavyweight Champion Market Gilt – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalbHeavyweight Reserve Champion Market Gilt – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalbChampion Crossbred Market Gilt Over All Weights – Cody Pitstick, Burlington Ag, Maple ParkReserve Champion Crossbred Market Gilt Over All Weights – Cody Pitstick, Burlington Ag, Maple Park Grand Champion Single Market Gilt, Overall – Cody Pitstick, Burlington Ag, Maple ParkReserve Grand Champion Single Market Gilt, Overall – Cody Pitstick, Burlington Ag, Maple ParkGrand Champion Pen of 2 Market Gilts, Overall – Cody Pitstick, Burlington Ag, Maple ParkReserve Grand Champion Pen of 2 Market Gilts, Overall – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalbChampion Lightweight Pen Gilts – Zeke Wackerlin, Lincoln Highway, Waterman

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Reserve Champion Lightweight Pen Gilts - Vanessa Gould, Lincoln Highway, ElburnChampion Heavyweight Pen Gilts – Cody Pitstick, Burlington Ag, Maple ParkReserve Champion Heavyweight Pen Gilts – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalbLightweight Champion Barrow – Cody Pitstick, Burlington Ag, Maple ParkLightweight Reserve Champion Barrow – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalbHeavyweight Champion Barrow – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalbHeavyweight Reserve Champion Barrow – Maxx Miller, Lincoln Highway, SycamoreChampion Crossbreed Barrow Over All Weights – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalbReserve Champion Crossbreed Barrow Over All Weights – Cody Pitstick, Burlington Ag, Maple ParkGrand Champion Single Barrow – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalbReserve Grand Champion Single Barrow – Cody Pitstick, Burlington Ag, Maple ParkGrand Champion Pen of Barrows – Cody Pitstick, Burlington Ag, Maple ParkReserve Grand Champion Pen of Barrows – Jessica Dunteman, Big Rock Cowhands, Big RockChampion Lightweight Pen Barrows – Andrew Gould, Lincoln Highway, ElburnReserve Champion Lightweight Pen Barrows – Vanessa Gould, Lincoln Highway, ElburnChampion Heavyweight Pen Barrows – Cody Pitstick, Burlington Ag, Maple ParkReserve Champion Heavyweight Pen Barrows – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalbJr. Jr. Swine Showmanship – Chance Wackerlin, Lincoln Highway, HinckleyJr. Swine Showmanship – Ashleigh Wackerlin, Lincoln Highway, HinckleySr. Swine Showmanship – Jacie Panek, Kan-Du, Batavia

Sheep

Grand Champion Ewe – Miranda Nelson, Burlington Ag, KingstonReserve Grand Champion Ewe – Jaedyn Slutz, Burlington Ag, SycamoreGrand Champion Ram – Jaedyn Slutz, Burlington Ag, SycamoreReserve Grand Champion Ram – Miranda Nelson, Burlington Ag, KingstonGrand Champion Market Lamb – Jaedyn Slutz, Burlington Ag, SycamoreReserve Grand Champion Market Lamb – Megan Fidler, Burlington Ag, SycamoreGrand Champion Pen of Market Lambs – Jaedyn Slutz, Burlington Ag, SycamoreReserve Grand Champion Pen of Market Lambs – Jaedyn Slutz, Burlington Ag, SycamoreJr. Sheep Showmanship – Megan Fidler, Burlington Ag, SycamoreSr. Sheep Showmanship – Jaedyn Slutz, Burlington Ag, Sycamore

Poultry

Grand Champion Standard Cockerel – Sarah Werner, Burlington Ag, ElginReserve Grand Champion Standard Cockerel – Sarah Werner, Burlington Ag, ElginGrand Champion Standard Cock – Abigail DeDina, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, HampshireReserve Grand Champion Standard Cock – Elizabeth Barton, A Bit More, Maple ParkGrand Champion Standard Pullet – Stephany Barton, A Bit More, Maple ParkReserve Grand Champion Standard Pullet – Sarah Werner, Burlington Ag, ElginGrand Champion Standard Hen – Elizabeth Barton, A Bit More, Maple ParkReserve Grand Champion Standard Hen – Joshua Stewart, Fantastics, St. Charles Grand Champion Bantam Cockeral – Ashley Werner, Burlington Ag, ElginReserve Grand Champion Bantam Cockeral – Ashley Werner, Burlington Ag, Elgin Grand Champion Bantam Cock – KZ Plamondon, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, St. CharlesReserve Grand Champion Bantam Cock – Megan Mingl, A Bit More, Maple ParkGrand Champion Bantam Pullet – Dale Lyons, Fantastics, BataviaReserve Grand Champion Bantam Pullet – Ashley Werner, Burlington Ag, ElginGrand Champion Bantam Hen – Abigail DeDina, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire

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Reserve Grand Champion Bantam Hen – Emma Stewart, Fantastics, St. CharlesGrand Champion Meat Production – Jonanthan LoBianco, Y-Not 4-H Club, ElginReserve Grand Champion Meat Production – Steven LoBianco, Y-Not 4-H Club, ElginGrand Champion Egg Production – Steven LoBianco, Y-Not 4-H Club, ElginReserve Grand Champion Egg Production – Erin Hughes, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Maple ParkGrand Champion Goose –Matheu Poust, Lincoln Highway, Maple ParkReserve Grand Champion Goose – Abigail DeDina, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, HampshireGrand Champion Duck – KZ Plamondon, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, St. CharlesReserve Grand Champion Duck – KZ Plamondon, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, St. CharlesGrand Champion Turkey – Emily LoBianco, Y-Not 4-H Club, ElginReserve Grand Champion Turkey - Steven LoBianco, Y-Not 4-H Club, ElginGrand Champion Misc. Fowl – Aiden Best, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, HampshireReserve Grand Champion Misc. Fowl - Jessica Poust, Lincoln Highway, Maple ParkGrand Champion Pigeon – Abigail DeDina, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, HampshireJr. Showmanship – Dale Lyons, Fantastics, BataviaSr. Showmanship – Abigail DeDina, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire

Goats Grand Champion Dairy Goat – Martin Burnidge, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, HampshireGrand Champion Meat Goat – Rebecca Dunteman, Big Rock Cowhands, Big RockReserve Grand Champion Meat Goat – Rebecca Dunteman, Big Rock Cowhands, Big RockGrand Champion Market Goat – Ashleigh Wackerlin, Lincoln Highway, HinckleyReserve Grand Champion Market Goat – Rebecca Dunteman, Big Rock Cowhands, Big RockJr. Showmanship – Chase Wackerlin, Lincoln Highway, HinckleySr. Showmanship – Ashleigh Wackerlin, Lincoln Highway, Hinckley

Dairy Cattle

Jr. Dairy Fitting & Showmanship – Kate Schildmeyer, Fantastics, St. CharlesSr. Dairy Fitting & Showmanship – Austin Van Acker, Burlington Ag, HampshireGrand Champion Holstein – Tyler Bollech, Burlington Ag, KingstonReserve Grand Champion Holstein – Tia Jackson, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Pingree GroveJr. Champion Holstein – Tyler Bollech, Burlington Ag, KingstonReserve Jr. Champion Holstein – Tia Jackson, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Pingree GroveGrand Champion Jersey – Austin Van Acker, Burlington Ag, HampshireReserve Grand Champion Jersey – Austin Van Acker, Burlington Ag, HampshireSr. Champion Jersey – Austin Van Acker, Burlington Ag, HampshireReserve Sr. Champion Jersey – Austin Van Acker, Burlington Ag, HampshireJr. Champion Jersey – Jarret Van Acker, Burlington Ag, Hampshire Reserve Jr. Champion Jersey – Tara Johnsen, Burlington Ag, St. CharlesGrand Champion Other Breeds – Kaitlyn Johnsen, Burlington Ag, St. CharlesReserve Grand Champion Other Breeds – Tara Johnsen, Burlington Ag, St. CharlesSr. Champion Other Breeds – Kaitlyn Johnsen, Burlington Ag, St. CharlesJr. Champion Other Breeds – Tara Johnsen, Burlington Ag, St. CharlesReserve Jr. Champion Other Breeds – Tara Johnsen, Burlington Ag, St. CharlesGrand Champion Red & White – Kaitlyn Johnsen, Burlington Ag, St. CharlesReserve Grand Champion Red & White – JT Dorn, Burlington Ag, St. CharlesSr. Champion Red & White – Kaitlyn Johnsen, Burlington Ag, St. CharlesJr. Champion Red & White – JT Dorn, Burlington Ag, St. CharlesReserve Jr. Champion Red & White – Jarret Van Acker, Burlington Ag, Hampshire4-H Dairy Club Exhibit – Burlington AgSupreme Dairy Champion – Austin Van Acker, Burlington Ag, HampshireReserve Supreme Dairy Champion – Kaitlyn Johnsen, Burlington Ag, St. Charles

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Dairy Club Appearance Award – 1st Place – Hampshire Jr. FarmersDairy Club Appearance Award – 2nd Place – Burlington AgDairy Club Appearance Award – 3rd Place – Primrose Clovers

The Milking Derby event was held on Saturday, July 18, and is sponsored by Colonial Café in St. Charles. Contestants in this derby are 4-H and FFA members participating in this year’s fair with winners listed below.

Junior Girls: Emily Thompson, Primrose Clovers, St. CharlesJunior Boys: Paden Thompson, Primrose Clovers, St. CharlesSenior Girls: Tara Johnsen, Burlington Ag, St. CharlesSenior Boys: Jarret VanAcker, Burlington Ag, Hampshire

Rabbits

Grand Champion Large Breed – Abigail DeDina, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, HampshireReserve Grand Champion Large Breed – Erica Johnson, Kaneville Classics, Maple ParkGrand Champion Small Breed – Zoe Pozen, Y-Not, ElburnReserve Grand Champion Small Breed – Abigail DeDina, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, HampshireGrand Champion Grade – Brooke McCullough, A Bit More, St. CharlesReserve Grand Champion Grade – Jenna Peters, A Bit More, Maple ParkGrand Champion Meat Pen – Madyson Block, Burlington Ag, SycamoreGrand Champion Fancy Three – Abigail DeDina, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, HampshireReserve Grand Champion Fancy Three – Matheu Poust, Lincoln Highway, Maple ParkChampion Jr. Showmanship – Jordyn Block, Burlington Ag, SycamoreReserve Jr. Champion Showmanship – Madyson Block, Burlington Ag, SycamoreChampion Sr. Showmanship – Abigail DeDina, Hampshire Hr. Farmers, HampshireReserve Champion Sr. Showmanship – Erica Johnson, Kaneville Classics, Maple Park

Beef

Grand Champion Steer – Chase Engel, Burlington Ag, Marengo Reserve Grand Champion Steer – Aaron Ruder, Lincoln Highway, Maple Park Grand Champion Female – Mackenzie Engel, Burlington Ag, HampshireReserve Grand Champion Female – Charlotte Ritch, Burlington Ag, South ElginBest 4-H Club Exhibit – Burlington Ag3 Steers Owned by 1 Exhibitor – Blake Sunderlage, Burlington Ag, GenoaChampion Angus Steer – Jacob Thompson, A Bit More, Maple ParkReserve Champion Angus Steer – Megan Fidler, Burlington Ag, SycamoreChampion Angus Female - Mackenzie Engel, Burlington Ag, HampshireChampion Hereford Steer – Jacob Thompson, A Bit More, Maple ParkReserve Champion Hereford Steer – Morgan Fidler, Burlington Ag, SycamoreChampion Hereford Female – Charlotte Ritch, Burlington Ag, South ElginChampion Shorthorn Steer – Brody Engel, Burlington Ag, MarengoReserve Champion Shorthorn Steer – Chase Engel, Burlington Ag, MarengoGrand Champion Jr. Showmanship – Jordyn Block, Burlington Ag, SycamoreGrand Champion Sr. Showmanship – Brooke Sunderlage, Burlington Ag, GenoaChampion Shorthorn Female – Jared Peters, A Bit More, Maple Park Champion Crossbred Steer – Chase Engel, Burlington Ag, MarengoReserve Champion Crossbred Steer – Aaron Ruder, Lincoln Highway, Maple ParkGrand Champion Grade Fat Heifer – Jessica Bowgren, Lincoln Highway, Maple Park Reserve Grand Champion Grade Fat Heifer – Claude Lenz, Burlington Ag, Maple Park

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Champion Rate of Gain Steer – Blake Sunderlage, Burlington Ag, GenoaReserve Champion Rate of Gain – Jacie Panek, Kan-Du, Batavia

Horse & Pony

Grand Champion English Pony Showmanship – Chloe Daufenbach, A Bit More, ElginReserve Grand Champion English Pony Showmanship – Heidi Wood, Y-Not 4-H Club, SycamoreGrand Champion Western Pony Showmanship – Chloe Daufenbach, A Bit More, ElginReserve Grand Champion Western Pony Showmanship – Zachary King, A Bit More, South ElginGrand Champion English Horse Showmanship – Elena Chapa, Y-Not 4-H Club, Maple ParkReserve Grand Champion English Horse Showmanship – Taylor Emigh, Y-Not 4-H Club, St. CharlesGrand Champion Western Horse Showmanship – Taylor Emigh, Y-Not 4-H Club, St. CharlesReserve Grand Champion Western Horse Showmanship – Elena Chapa, Y-Not 4-H Club, Maple ParkGrand Champion Equitation over Fences – Rebecca Geringer, Fantastics, ElburnReserve Grand Champion Equitation over Fences – Emma Rutherford, Fantastics, St. CharlesGrand Champion Western Pony Horsemanship – Heidi Wood, Y-Not 4-H Club, SycamoreGrand Champion English Pony Equitation – Kaitlyn Lomas, Y-Not 4-H Club, ElginReserve Grand Champion English Pony Equitation – Chloe Daufenbach, A Bit More, ElginGrand Champion Speed Pony – Taylor Emigh, Y-Not 4-H Club, St. CharlesGrand Champion Speed Horse – Megan Wiesbrock, Lincoln Highway, St. CharlesReserve Grand Champion Speed Horse – Shianne Votava, A Bit More, St. CharlesGrand Champion Western Horse Horsemanship – Taylor Emigh, Y-Not 4-H Club, St. CharlesReserve Grand Champion Western Horse Horsemanship – Elena Chapa, Y-Not 4-H Club, Maple ParkGrand Champion English Horse Equitation Rider – Emma Rutherford, Fantastics, St. CharlesReserve Grand Champion English Horse Equitation Rider – Elena Chapa, Y-Not 4-H Club, Maple ParkGrand Champion English Pony Equitation over Fences – Kaitlyn Lomas, Y-Not 4-H Club, ElginGrand Champion Dressage Rider – Brittany McCullough, A Bit More, St. CharlesReserve Grand Champion Dressage Rider – Emma Rutherford, Fantastics, St. Charles

Prior to Fair Week, the following competitions are held:

Public Presentations

Grand Champion Public Presentations (ages 8-12) – Willem Vandermeij, Fantastics, Geneva Grand Champion Public Presentations (ages 13-18) – Madde Klinkey, A Bit More, St. CharlesReserve Grand Champion Public Presentations (ages 8-12) – Kyle DeSmet, The Challengers, GilbertsReserve Grand Champion Public Presentations (ages 13-18) – Emily Smeenge, The Challengers, Rolling Meadows

State Fair DelegatesMadde Klinkey, A Bit More, St. CharlesGwen Klinkey, A Bit More, St. Charles

Emily Smeenge, The Challengers, Rolling Meadows

State Fair AlternatesJack Mueller, 4-H Academy, Batavia

Emily Smeenge, The Challengers, Rolling Meadows

Small Pets

Grand Champion Small Pets (ages 8-12) – Dana Connell, A Bit More, St. Charles2015 Kane County Fair, 4-H Results

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Reserve Grand Champion Small Pets (ages 8-12) – Zoe Ulaszek, Primrose Clovers, St. CharlesGrand Champion Small Pets (ages 13-18) – Gina Provenzano, Y-Not, SycamoreReserve Grand Champion Small Pets (ages 13-18) – Emma Raisanen, A Bit More, St. Charles

Dogs

Grand Champion Introductory – Kenedy Cargola, Big Rock Cowhands, Sugar GroveGrand Champion Pre-Novice – Rachel Jarka, A Bit More, Maple ParkReserve Grand Champion Pre-Novice – Paden Thompson, Primrose Clovers, St. CharlesGrand Champion Dog Care (ages 8-13) – Shelby Jensen, A Bit More, St. CharlesReserve Grand Champion Dog Care (ages 8-13) – Madelyn Kramer, A Bit More, St. CharlesGrand Champion Dog Care (ages 14-18) – Rachel Jarka, A Bit More, Maple ParkGrand Champion Jr. Showmanship – Jackie Acosta, The Challengers, St. CharlesReserve Grand Champion Jr. Showmanship – Shianne Votava, A Bit More, St. CharlesGrand Champion Sr. Showmanship – Rachel Jarka, A Bit More, Maple ParkReserve Grand Champion Sr. Showmanship – Jacob Thompson, A Bit More, Maple Park

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Photo Captions 2015 (Note: photos attached and on next page)

Nathan Biery of Sugar Grove discusses his electricity project with a 4-H judge Ed Merkle last week. Biery went on to win Grand Champion honors in both electricity and woodworking.

Jacob Fetter of St. Charles shakes the hand of judge Gene Ochs following his conference judging experience in Forestry this year. Fetter went on to win a Reserve Grand Champion rosette with his project.

Zoe Pozen of Elburn hugs her mini-lop rabbit, Maggie, following her victory in the 4-H rabbit show on July 16. Pozen said she was surprised and excited that Maggie won Grand Champion Small Breed.

Burlington Ag 4-H Club’s Tyler Bollech poses with his calf during the 4-H dairy show last week. He took home with the Jr. Champion Holstein and Grand Champion Holstein rosettes and trophies.

Emma Rutherford takes a fence with her horse in the 4-H horse and pony show at the Kane County Fair. Rutherford, of St. Charles, went on to win Reserve Grand Champion Equitation over Fences, as well as Grand Champion English Horse Equitation Rider and Reserve Grand Champion Dressage Rider.

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