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August 26, 2008

4-H Roundup results

2008 RESULTS OF MERCER COUNTY 4-H ROUNDUP



 



SHEEP SHOW:



Champion Beginner Division I Fitter: Sara Downs, Stoneboro



Reserve Champion Beginner Division I Fitter: Adam Deschand, Fredonia



 



Champion Jr. Division I Showman: Kaley Scott, Pulaski



Reserve Champion Jr. Division I Showman: Emily McGhee, Mercer



Champion Jr. Division I Fitter: Katie Bollard, Stoneboro



Reserve Champion Jr. Division I Fitter: Kaley Scott, Pulaski



 



Champion Jr. Division II Showman: Rachel McKean, Mercer



Reserve Champion Jr. Division II Showman: Becky McCullough, Sharpsville



Champion Jr. Division II Fitter: Kendra Bollard, Stoneboro



Reserve Champion Jr. Division II Fitter: Rachel McKean, Mercer











Champion Intermediate Division I Showman: Cody Downs, Stoneboro



Reserve Champion Intermediate Division I Showman: Nicole Carkin, Stoneboro







Champion Intermediate Division I Fitter: Cody Downs, Stoneboro



Reserve Champion Intermediate Division I Fitter: Abby Johnston, Grove City



 



Champion Intermediate Division II Showman: Emma Hunter, Grove City



Reserve Champion Intermediate Division II Showman: Bradley Ferguson, Jackson Center



Champion Intermediate Division II Fitter: Emma Hunter, Grove City



Reserve Champion Intermediate Division II Fitter: Bradley Ferguson, Jackson Center



 



Champion Intermediate Division III Showman: Kacy Scott, Pulaksi



Reserve Champion Intermediate Division III Showman: Ethan Brownlee, Jackson Center



Champion Intermediate Division III Fitter: Ethan Brownlee, Jackson Center



Reserve Champion Intermediate Division III Fitter: Kacy Scott, Pulaski



 



Champion Intermediate Division IV Showman: Kara Kingsley, Volant



Reserve Champion Intermediate Division IV Showman: Hannah Horne, Greenville



Champion Intermediate Division IV Fitter: Kara Kingsley, Volant



Reserve Champion Intermediate Division IV Fitter: Dakota Griffin, Grove City



 



Champion Intermediate Division V Showman: Tammy Reed, Grove City



Reserve Champion Intermediate Division V Showman: Jonathan Stewart, Grove City



Champion Intermediate Division V Fitter: Jonathan Stewart, Grove City



Reserve Champion Intermediate Division V Fitter: Morgan Skidmore, Mercer



 



Champion Senior Division I Showman: Cody McKean, Mercer



Reserve Champion Senior Division I Showman: Ronald Ferguson, Jackson Center



Champion Senior Division I Fitter: Cody McKean, Mercer



Reserve Champion Senior Division I Fitter: Ronald Ferguson, Jackson Center



 



Breeding Sheep



Champion Hampshire Ewe – Bobbi McGhee, Mercer



Champion Shropshire Ewe – Emily McGhee, Mercer



Reserve Champion Shropshire Ewe –Emily McGhee, Mercer



Champion Southdown Ewe – Bradley Ferguson, Jackson Center



Reserve Champion Southdown Ewe- Bradley Ferguson, Jackson Center



Champion Montadale Ewe – Ronald Ferguson, Jackson Center



Reserve Champion Montadale Ewe – Ronald Ferguson, Jackson Center



Champion Natural Colored Ewe- Bradley Ferguson, Jackson Center



Reserve Champion Natural Colored Ewe- Ellen Blair Steele, Mercer



Champion Crossbred Ewe – Emma Hunter, Grove City



Reserve Champion Crossbred Ewe – Emma Hunter, Grove City



 



Supreme Champion Ewe – Ronald Ferguson, Jackson Center



Reserve Supreme Champion Ewe –Emma Hunter, Grove City



 



Market Lambs



Champion Lightweight Lamb: Kelsey Brownlee, Jackson Center



Reserve Champion Lightweight Lamb: Katie Skidmore, Mercer



 



Champion Mediumweight Lamb: Rachel McKean, Mercer



Reserve Champion Mediumweight Lamb: Nicole Carkin, Stoneboro



 



Champion Light Heavyweight Lamb: Cody McKean, Mercer



Reserve Champion Light Heavyweight Lamb: Kacy Scott, Pulaski



 



Champion Heavyweight Lamb: Kara Kingsley, Volant



Reserve Champion Heavyweight Lamb: Kaley Scott, Pulaski



 



Grand Champion: Kara Kingsley, Volant



Reserve Grand Champion: Cody McKean, Mercer



Rate of Gain Winner: Adam Deschand, Fredonia



 



 



HOG SHOW:



Champion Beginner Division I Showman: Matthew Strouss, Jackson Center



Reserve Champion Beginner Division I Showman: Garrett Gadsby, Stoneboro



Champion Beginner Division I Fitter: Michaela Ferguson, Grove City



Reserve Champion Beginner Division I Fitter: Brady Redfoot, Stoneboro



 



Champion Junior Division I Showman: Courtnie Roberts, Clarks Mills



Reserve Champion Junior Division I Showman: Madison Swisher, Stoneboro



Champion Junior Division I Fitter: Hailee Foster, Sandy Lake



Reserve Champion Junior Division I Fitter: Courtnie Roberts, Clarks Mills



 



Champion Junior Division II Showman: Grant Smith, Mercer



Reserve Champion Junior Division II Showman: Jennifer Ferguson, Grove City



Champion Junior Division II Fitter: Grant Smith, Mercer



Reserve Champion Junior Division II Fitter: Jennifer Ferguson, Grove City



 



Champion Intermediate Division I Showman: Kaitlyn Powell, Hadley



Reserve Champion Intermediate Division I Showman: Cody Kasbee, Greenville



Champion Intermediate Division I Fitter: Lindsey Foster, Sandy Lake



Reserve Champion Intermediate Division I Fitter: Kaitlyn Powell, Hadley



 



Champion Intermediate Division II Showman: Bradley Ferguson, Jackson Center



Reserve Champion Intermediate Division II Showman: Amber Wimer, Clarks Mills



Champion Intermediate Division II Fitter: Emma Hunter, Grove City



Reserve Champion Intermediate Division II Fitter: Amanda Cameron, Mercer



 



Champion Intermediate Division III Showman: Marshall McKean, Mercer



Reserve Champion Intermediate Division III Showman: Tommy Davis, Greenville



Champion Intermediate Division III Fitter: Marshall McKean, Mercer



Reserve Champion Intermediate Division III Fitter: Tommy Davis, Greenville



 



Champion Intermediate Division IV Showman: Dakota Griffin, Grove City



Reserve Champion Intermediate Division IV Showman: Kurtis Young, Greenville



Champion Intermediate Division IV Fitter: Hannah Horne, Greenville



Reserve Champion Intermediate Division IV Fitter: Shelby Bukus, Greenville



 



Champion Senior Division I Showman: Jordan Powell, Hadley



Reserve Champion Senior Division I Showman: Kara Mostoller, Fredonia



Champion Senior Division I Fitter: Laurel Montgomery, Grove City



Reserve Champion Senior Division I Fitter: Jordan Powell, Hadley



 



Champion Senior Division II Showman: Deanna Moose, New Wilmington



Reserve Champion Senior Division II Showman: Ashley Wimer, Clarks Mills



Champion Senior Division II Fitter: Kyle Preston, Greenville



Reserve Champion Senior Division II Fitter: Tyler Limber, Greenville



 



Champion Senior Division III Showman: Richard Henry, Grove City



Reserve Champion Senior Division III Showman: Kayla Young, Jamestown



Champion Senior Division III Fitter: Richard Henry, Grove City



Reserve Champion Senior Division III Fitter: Kim Preston, Greenville



 



Market Hog



Champion Lightweight Hog: Deanna Moose, New Wilmington



Reserve Champion Lightweight Hog: Nicole Carkin, Stoneboro



 



Champion Mediumweight Hog: Rebecca Davis, Greenville



Reserve Champion Mediumweight Hog: Jennifer Ferguson, Grove City



 



Champion Light Heavyweight Hog: Tyler Limber, Greenville



Reserve Champion Light Heavyweight Hog: Kaitlyn Powell, Hadley



 



Champion Heavyweight Hog: Kim Preston, Greenville



Reserve Champion Heavyweight Hog: Marshall McKean



 



Grand Champion Market Hog: Kim Preston, Greenville



Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog: Tyler Limber, Greenville



Rate of Gain Winner: Monica Baker, Greenville



 



BEEF SHOW:



Champion Beginner Division I Market Steer Showman: Courtnie Roberts, Clarks Mills



Reserve Champion Beginner Division I Market Steer Showman: Sara Downs, Stoneboro



Champion Beginner Division I Market Steer Fitter: Courtnie Roberts, Clarks Mills



Reserve Champion Beginner Division I Market Steer Fitter: Sara Downs, Stoneboro



 



Champion Junior Division I Market Steer Showman: Rachel McKean, Mercer



Reserve Champion Junior Division I Market Steer Showman: Cody Downs, Stoneboro



Champion Junior Division I Market Steer Fitter: Rachel McKean, Mercer



Reserve Champion Junior Division I Market Steer Fitter: Cody Downs, Stoneboro



 



Champion Intermediate Division I Market Steer Showman: Marshall McKean, Mercer



Reserve Champion Intermediate Division I Market Steer Showman: Lena Aiken, New Wilmington



Champion Intermediate Division I Market Steer Fitter: Marshall McKean, Mercer



Reserve Champion Intermediate Division I Market Steer Fitter: Lena Aiken, New Wilmington



 



Champion Senior Division I Market Steer Showman: Cody McKean, Mercer



Reserve Champion Senior Division I Market Steer Showman: Richard Henry, Grove City



Champion Senior Division I Market Steer Fitter: Cody McKean, Mercer



Reserve Champion Senior Division I Market Steer Fitter: Kim Preston, Greenville



 



Market Steers



Champion Lightweight Steer: Rachel McKean, Mercer



Reserve Champion Lightweight Steer: Lena Aiken, New Wilmington



 



Champion Mediumweight Steer: Cody McKean, Mercer



Reserve Champion Mediumweight Steer: Richard Henry, Grove City



 



Champion Heavyweight Steer: Marshall McKean, Mercer



Reserve Champion Heavyweight Steer: Kim Preston, Greenville



 



Grand Champion Market Steer: Cody McKean, Mercer



Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer: Marshall McKean, Mercer



Rate of Gain Winner – Kara Kingsley, Volant



 



Breeding Beef



Champion Crossbred: Courtnie Roberts, Clarks Mills



 



GOAT SHOW:



Champion Beginner Division I Showman: Garrett Gadsby, Stoneboro



Champion Beginner Division I Fitter: Garrett Gadsby, Stoneboro



 



Champion Junior Division I Showman: Kaley Scott, Pulaski



Reserve Champion Junior Division I Showman: Brian Phillips, Mercer



Champion Junior Division I Fitter: Kaley Scott, Pulaski



Reserve Champion Junior Division I Fitter: Brian Phillips, Mercer



 



Champion Intermediate Division I Showman: Kacy Scott, Pulaski



Reserve Champion Intermediate Division I Showman: Alexander Mauldin, Clarks Mills



Champion Intermediate Division I Fitter: Ryan Schaefer, Grove City



Reserve Champion Intermediate Division I Fitter: Kacy Scott, Pulaski



 



Champion Senior Division I Showman: Jedediah Seltzer, Mercer



Reserve Champion. Senior Division I Showman: Joshua Mauldin, Clarks Mills



Champion Senior Division I Fitter: Craig Schaefer, Grove City



Reserve Champion Senior Division I Fitter: Jedediah Seltzer, Mercer



 



Grand Champion Market Goat:  Kacy Scott, Pulaski



Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat:  Ryan Schaefer, Grove City



Rate of Gain Winner:  Kaley Scott, Pulaski



 



Dairy Goats



Champion Beginner Division I Dairy Goat Showman: Timothy Edney, Stoneboro



Reserve Champion Beginner Division I Dairy Goat Showman: Anna Shacklock, Hermitage



Champion Beginner Division I Dairy Goat Fitter: Michael Jacob, Stoneboro



Reserve Champion Beginner Division I Dairy Goat Fitter: Anna Shacklock, Hermitage



 



Champion Intermediate Division I Dairy Goat Showman: Caitlin Titus, Hermitage



Reserve Champion Intermediate Division I Dairy Goat Showman: Hannah Jacob, Stoneboro



Champion Intermediate Division I Dairy Goat Fitter: Bradley Ferguson, Jackson Center



Reserve Champion Intermediate Division I Dairy Goat Fitter: Hannah Jacob, Stoneboro



 



Champion Senior Division I Dairy Goat Showman: Danielle Gelston, Mercer



Reserve Champion Senior Division I Dairy Goat Showman: Rebecca Smith, Greenville



Champion Senior Division I Dairy Goat Fitter: Danielle Gelston, Mercer



Reserve Champion Senior Division I Dairy Goat Fitter: Rebecca Smith, Greenville



 



Champion Nubian Doe: Bradley Ferguson, Jackson Center



Champion Saanen Doe: Andy Endey, Stoneboro



Reserve Champion Saanen Doe: Tim Edney, Stoneboro



Champion Recorded Grade Doe: Bradley Ferguson, Jackson Center



Reserve Champion Recorded Grade Doe: Hannah Jacob, Stoneboro



Champion Nigerian Dwarf Doe: Danielle Gelston, Mercer



Reserve Champion Nigerian Dwarf Doe: Danielle Gelston, Mercer



 



CARCASS SHOW:



Grand Champion Carcass Lamb: Marissa Melvin, Greenville



Reserve Grand Champion Carcass Lamb: Craig Schaefer, Grove City



Grand Champion Carcass Hog: Emily Smith, Mercer



Reserve Grand Champion Carcass Hog: Monica Baker, Greenville



Grand Champion Carcass Steer: Adam Deschand, Fredonia



Reserve Grand Champion Carcass Steer: Chauntel Kasbee, Greenville



 



DAIRY SHOW:



Junior Champion



Guernsey: Matthew Leise, Greenville



Holstein: Sabrina Dixon, New Wilmington



Jersey: Jordyn Piepenhagen, Mercer



Red and White: Sabrina Dixon, New Wilmington



Brown Swiss: Robin Shearer, Sandy Lake



Ayrshire: Christina Shaw, Mercer



 



Reserve Junior Champion



Guernsey: Matthew Aiken, West Middlesex



Holstein: Joel Leise, Greenville



Jersey: Amelia Shardy, Fredonia



Red and White: Morgan Minor, Jackson Center



 



Senior Champion



Guernsey: Matt Aiken, West Middlesex



Holstein: Travis Moore, Mercer



Jersey: Kevin Shearer, Sandy Lake



Red and White: Levi Canon, West Middlesex



Brown Swiss: Ricky Henry, Grove City



 



Reserve Senior Champion



Guernsey: Lena Aiken, New Wilmington



Holstein: Matthew Leise, Greenville



Jersey: John Paxton, Grove City



Red and White: Trent Canon, West Middlesex



Brown Swiss: Laura Sturgin, Fredonia



 



Best Bred & Owned



Guernsey: Matthew Aiken, West Middlesex



Holstein: Travis Moore, Mercer



Jersey: John Paxton, Grove City



Red and White: Trent Canon, West Middlesex



 



Supreme Bred & Owned: Travis Moore, Mercer



Reserve Supreme Bred & Owned: John Paxton, Grove City



 



Dairy Showmanship



Beginner Division I



Morgan Minor, Jackson Center – 1st



Josie Canon, West Middlesex- 2nd



Adam Clayton, Sandy Lake- 3rd



 



Junior Division



Andrew Clayton, Sandy Lake - 1st



Robin Shearer, Sandy Lake - 2nd



Stephanie Jenkins, Stoneboro- 3rd



 



Advanced Junior Division I



Matthew Leise, Greenville - 1st



Austyn Piepenhagen, Mercer - 2nd



Adam Minor, Grove City - 3rd



 



Intermediate Division II



Amanda Minor, Grove City - 1st



Justine Buck, Stoneboro- 2nd



Moriah Canon, West Middlesex - 3rd



 



Advanced Intermediate Division I



Sabrina Dixon, New Wilmington - 1st



Lena Aiken, New Wilmington - 2nd



Trent Canon, West Middlesex - 3rd



 



Senior Division II



Travis Moore, Mercer- 1st



Matthew Aiken, West Middlesex - 2nd



Richard Henry, Grove City - 3rd



 



Dairy Fitting Contest



Junior Division: Joel Leise, Greenville



Intermediate Division: Lena Aiken, New Wilmington



Senior Division: Richard Henry, Grove City



Best Overall: Richard Henry, Grove City



 



Doug Robinson Memorial Award Winner: Jordyn Piepenhagen



 



LLAMA SHOW:



Showmanship



Intermediate Division: 1. Aiden Gelston, Mercer



 



Advanced Division: 1. Molly Hallowell, Greenville  



                                 2. Danielle Gelston, Mercer



                                 3. Dylan Moore, Mercer



 



Grand Champion Showman: Molly Hallowell, Greenville



Reserve Champion Showman: Aiden Gelston, Mercer 



 



Obstacles



Intermediate Division: 1. Aiden Gelston, Mercer



Advanced Division: 1. Molly Hallowell, Greenville



                                 2. Dylan Moore, Mercer



                                 3. Danielle Gelston, Mercer



 



Grand Champion Obstacle Llama: Molly Hallowell, Greenville



Reserve Champion Obstacle Llama: Aiden Gelston, Mercer



 



RABBIT SHOW:



Champion Junior Showman: Tim Lusk, Transfer



Reserve Champion Junior Showman: Sarah Lusk, Transfer



Champion Intermediate Showman: Andrew Toskin, Hermitage



Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman: Danielle Gelston, Mercer



Champion Senior Showman: Ashley Saunders, Greenville



 



Dutch:



            Best of Breed: Jessica Dailey, Center



Mini Lop:



            Best of Breed: Ben Broerman, Harrisville



New Zealand:



            Best of Breed: Danielle Gelston, Mercer



Holland Lop:



            Best of Breed: Sarah Lusk, Transfer



Mini Rex:



            Best of Breed: Kayla Winder, Grove City



Lionhead:



            Best of Breed: Danielle Gelston, Mercer



Jersey Wooly:



            Best of Breed: Kayla Winder, Grove City



American Fuzzy Lop:



            Best of Breed: Tim Lusk, Transfer



Himalyan/Netherland Dwarf:



            Best of Breed: Ben Edney, Stoneboro



Dwarf Hotot:



            Best of Breed: Andy Edney, Stoneboro



 



Grand Champion Pen of Meat Rabbits: Danielle Gelston, Mercer



Grand Champion Market Rabbit: Abagail Johnston, Grove City



Reserve Grand Champion Market Rabbit: Dylan Moore, Mercer



 



Overall Best of Show:



            Grand Champion: Kayla Winder, Grove City



            Reserve Grand Champion: Sarah Lusk, Transfer



 



PETS:



Grand Champion Pet Dog – Brittany Michael, Hermitage



Grand Champion Pet Cat – Eden Richmond, Grove City



Grand Champion Pet Goat – Rebecca Smith, Greenville



Grand Champion Rabbit – Erika Schultz, Hermitage



Reserve Grand Champion Rabbit – Rebecca Smith, Greenville



Grand Champion Miscellaneous- Amanda Becker, Pittsburgh (Hamster)



Reserve Grand Champion Miscellaneous- Brittany Michael, Hermitage (Guinea Pig)



 



POULTRY:



Grand Champion Eggs: Anna Rae Shacklock, Hermitage



Grand Champion Live Bird: Lynora Stallsmith, Hadley



 



HORSE SHOW:



Western Grooming & Showmanship, Senior: Kaitlyn Mannion, Hermitage



English Grooming & Showmanship, Senior: Allison Bardella, Jamestown



Western Grooming & Showmanship, Junior: Kyle Love, Mercer



English Grooming & Showmanship, Junior: Leah Gilson, Greenville



Open Beginner Walk Trot Equitation Horse: Morgan Minor, Jackson Center



Miniature Horse Driving: Allison Bardella, Jamestown



Clover Leaf Barrel Race Horse: Morgan McDanel, Fredonia



Clover Leaf Barrel Race Pony: Samantha Hall, Carlton



Hunter Under Saddle Horse, Senior Rider: Allison Bardella, Jamestown



Western Pleasure Horse, Senior Rider:  Katie Sherman, Grove City



Western Pleasure Horse, Junior Rider: Alexis Kimes, Mercer



Western Pleasure Pony (over 13.0 to14.2 hands): Cody Martin, New Castle



Western Pleasure Pony (13.0 hands and under): Nikki Opatrny, Cochranton



Pole Bending Horse: Jordan Armstrong, Stoneboro



Pole Bending Pony: Samantha Hall, Carlton



Stock Seat Equitation, Senior Rider: Ashley Hodum, Mercer



Stock Seat Equitation, Junior Rider: Aubrey Braham, Grove City



English Pleasure Pairs: Brigid Williams, New Wilmington & Rachel Aeppli, Volant



Western Pleasure Pairs: Brittany Ferguson, Mercer & Becky Braymer, Hermitage



Raised Box Keyhole Horse: Sarah Bell, Greenville



Raised Box Keyhole Pony: Lane Hall, Carlton



Open Beginner Walk Trot Pleasure Horse: Victoria Green, Grove City



County Team: Brigid Williams, New Wilmington; Rachel Aeppli, Volant;   Brittany Ferguson, Mercer



Novice Reining: Becky Braymer, Hermitage



Cut Back Horse: Jordan Armstrong, Stoneboro



Cut Back Pony: Jake Wansor, Fredonia



Hunter Hack Horse: Brittany Ferguson, Mercer



Working Hunter Horse: Brigid Williams, New Wimington



Hunter Seat Equitation (over fences) Sr. Rider: Brigid Williams, New Wilmington



Hunter Seat Equitation Sr. Rider: Allison Bardella, Jamestown



Therapeutic Obstacle Trail Course (minimally): Olivia Gilson, Greenville



Open Trail Horse, Junior Rider: Kyle Love, Mercer



Open Trail Horse, Senior Rider: Ashley Hodum, Mercer



Open Trail Pony: Amarilla Fair, Mercer



 



BEST OF SHOW – FAMILY LIVING



Textile Science



Sew Much More– Maggie Garvis, Gone Country 4-H Club



Stitch by Stitch – Elisabeth Stevenson, Sew What 4-H Club



Coordinates – Jennifer Stevenson, Sew What 4-H Club



Knits- Jennifer Hornyak, Borderliners 4-H Club



Tailoring- Jennifer Hornyak, Borderliners 4-H Club



Formalwear- Katie Thompson, Borderliners 4-H Club



Weaving- Helen Garvis, Gone Country 4-H Club



Knitting- Naomi Jaros, Gone Country 4-H Club



 



Foods and Nutrition



Food Safety (Self Determined) – Naomi Jaros, Gone Country 4-H Club



 



Engineering Science



Rocketry- Nathan Maietta, Kids Korner 4-H Club



 



Animal Science



Embryology- Natalie Shimo, Llamas, Goats, & More



 



 



Club Displays Awards



 



Project Display                                    Theme Display                                    Scrapbook



1st-Sew What 4-H Club                       1st-Hayburners 4-H Club                     1st-Gone Country 4-H Club



2nd-Gone Country 4-H Club                2nd-Baby Beef & Lamb 4-H Club       2nd-Learning With Llamas, Goats & More



3rd-No Bull 4-H Club                          3rd- Millbrook Dairy 4-H Club            3rd- Otter Creek Livestock Club



                                                           



Best Overall Display – Sew What 4-H Club



 



Clean Up Contest                                                                  Good Housekeeping



Millbrook Dairy 4-H Club                                                      Rebel Riders 4-H Club

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