This summer, 4-H and community members celebrated the culmination of the whole 4-H year with the annual 4-H shows at the Kendall County Fair.
“Our 4-H members work for months in their project areas to learn new things and develop skills, which they then demonstrate through 4-H exhibits and animal shows at the annual Kendall County Fair,” said Kim Eisnaugle, 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator. “The 4-H shows and conference judging provide 4-H youth with valuable experience and feedback to continue growing and learning into the next year.”
In 4-H, youth can explore scores of projects in seven areas of study – animal science, career & leadership development, creative arts, environmental sciences, global civic engagement, healthy living & nutrition, and STEM.
“4-H is an organization that embraces anyone who wants to grow and develop skills in life that you will never forget,” said Lydia Oker, 2019 4-H Fair Queen. “There are interests for each and every person.”
2019 4-H Fair King Carter Cumbey added, “4-H is a versatile learning organization that teaches useful modern day skills that apply to the real world while also learning how to be disciplined and care about your community for the greater good.”
In addition to this project work, 4-H members volunteer for their communities throughout the year. In turn, at the annual fair, scores of adult community members give back to 4-H through sharing their time and expertise at the 4-H events, and by sponsoring awards.
“We want to whole-heartedly thank all the Kendall County Fair volunteers, 4-H award sponsors, and 4-H superintendents, judges and other volunteers for giving our youth such an important experience each year,” said Eisnaugle. “Thank you also to our 4-H members and families for another special year.”
The 2019 4-H Award Sponsors (trophy or banner) are: (alpha order): Blain’s Farm and Fleet (5 Awards); Robert Brummel Memorial; Jim Chaplin Memorial; Compeer Financial (4); Noel Cryder Builders (2); The Conservation Foundation; Countryside Veterinary Clinic (3); Jerry Dalton Memorial; DeKalb Beef; First Insurance Group; Fitzgerald Family; Forget-Me-Not Flowers and Gifts; Robert Fruland Memorial (4); Grainco FS Inc (5); FS Grain, LLC. (2); Delbert Gabel Memorial; Jim & Beth Garbelman; Heartland Bank & Trust (4); Carolyn Herren Memorial (2); Ron & Patsy Hirsch; Katydidit Flowers; Frank & Cheryl Keller; Kellogg Farms (4); Kendall County Home & Community Education (5); Kendall County Horse Show Association (2); Kendall County Pork Producers; Kendall-Grundy Beef Association; Koch Quarter Horses (1); Colleen Konop; Meadowvale, Inc (4).; Minooka Grain, Lumber & Supply (2); MTH Tool Company; Debbie Murray; Olah Family (5); Kim Olson; James Paul Memorial; Mary Ann Petersen; Pete Petersen Memorial; Bev Popp; Shala Farms; State Senator Sue Rezin (2); Robin Richards; River Heights Veterinary Clinic (4); Charles Rutenberg Realty (1); Sandwich Veterinary Hospital (2); Gordon & Ruth Schobert Memorial; Robert (Bob) Schwartz Memorial; Shala Farms; Shick’s Ground Enhancement; Southwest Real Estate; Staudacher Farms; The Subat Family; Sucich Family; Templeton Property Consultants (3); Thanepohn Family; Jacquie Weirich; Winding Creek Nursery (2); Wyffels Hybrids; Yorkville Jr. Women’s Club
List of Participating Clubs (alpha order): Barn & Beyond (B&B); Boots, Blue Jeans & Bows (BB&B); Denim & Dust (D&D); Kendall County Country Kids (KCCK); Kickin’ Up Dust (KD);La Menu Modelle (LMM); Lisbon Town & Country (LTC); Little Rockets (LR); Martin Family Club (MFC); Manes & Reins (MR), Milbrook Mighty Ones (MMO), Minooka 4-H (M4H); Nothin But Country (NBC); Outbacker Kids (OBK); Renegades, Rebels, & Rogues (RRR), Rockin KC’s (RKC); Seward Kids & Critters (SK&C); Spanglish (SPG); Stagecoach Trailblazers (SCTB); and The Dream Catchers (DC)
The 2019 Kendall County Fair 4-H general projects results are as follows: (listed by award, 4-H member name, city of residence, and 4-H club). Part 2 of the results, featuring livestock and animal shows, will appear next week.
CLOTHING
TROPHY WINNERS:
Awards of Excellence: Sadie Grace Nelson, Yorkville, Stagecoach Trailblazers: Sydney Reppy, Minooka, Seward Kids and Critters: Jacqueline Harvey, Newark, Stagecoach Trailblazers: Emmalyn Nelson, Yorkville, Stagecoach Trailblazers
Best of Show: Ania Nelson, Yorkville, Stagecoach Trailblazers
Fashion Revue: Naomi Ramirez, Oswego, Le Menu Modelle
STATE FAIR DELEGATES:
STEAM Clothing 3: Ania Nelson
STEAM Clothing 2: Sadie Grace Nelson
STEAM Clothing 1: Sydney Reppy
Shopping in Style: Annie Ralston, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond
Shopping in Style: Sofie Heidrich, Oswego, Barn & Beyond
STATE FAIR ALTERNATES:
STEAM Clothing 3: Jacquelin Harvey, Newark, Stagecoach Trailblazers
STEAM Clothing 2: Emmalyn Nelson
STEAM Clothing 2: Elizabeth Franzen, Somonauk, Barn & Beyond
Shopping in Style: Anna Green, Oswego, Renegades, Rebels and Rogues
Shopping in Style: Elizabeth Franzen
COMMUNITY AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
TROPHY WINNERS:
Awards of Excellence: Annie Ralston, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond; John Kellogg, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond; Sydney Reppy, Yorkville, Seward Kids & Critters; Tawney Kellogg, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond
STATE FAIR DELEGATES:
Animal Science: Sydney Reppy; Micheala Persico, Montgomery, Rockin’ KC’s
Vet Science: Aimee Snyder, Oswego, Renegades Rebels & Rogues
Civic Engagement: Carter Cumbey, West Chicago, Outbacker Kids; Gracie Benstine, Oswego, Renegades Rebels & Rogues
College & Career Readiness: Mickayla Lovero, Montgomery, La Menu Modelle
College & Career Readiness, Ready for Life: Julian Heidrich, Oswego, Barn & Beyond
Communications: Tawney Kellogg; Molly Wheeler, Yorkville, Kendall County Country Kids
Intercultural: John Kellogg
Intercultural Club: Barn & Beyond
Leadership: Sydney Reppy; Lydia Oker, Sandwich, Millbrook Mighty Ones; Jenna Green, Oswego, Renegades Rebels & Rogues
Theatre Arts: Annie Ralston
STATE FAIR ALTERNATES:
Animal Science:Madisyn Glenn, Oswego, Stagecoach Trailblazers
Vet Science: Lydia Oker
Civic Engagement: Annie Ralston; Abigail Munar, Plano, Millbrook Mighty Ones
Communications: Elizabeth Vickery, Bristol, Stagecoach Trailblazers; John Murray, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond
Intercultural: Ava Rittgers, Yorkville, Seward Kids & Critters; Brayden Caraynoff-Huber, Minooka, Minooka 4-H +1 H
Intercultural Club: Seward Kids & Critters
Theatre Arts: none
ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
TROPHY & ROSETTE WINNERS:
Awards of Excellence: Julian Heidrich, Oswego, Barn & Beyond; Carter Cumbey, West Chicago, Outbacker Kids; Austin Nakaerts, Plainfield, Barn & Beyond; Evan Nelson, Yorkville, Stagecoach Trailblazers; Carter Cumbey; Jack Homerding, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond; Austin Nakaerts
STATE FAIR DELEGATES:
Aerospace: Nathaniel Kwiatkowski, Minooka, Barn & Beyond; Emily Reppy, Minooka, Seward Kids & Critters
Computer Science: Matteo Lovero, Montgomery, La Menu Modelle; Julian Heidrich
Electricity: Nathanael Vickery, Bristol, Stagecoach Trailblazers; Morgan Rosenwinkel, Plano, Millbrook Mighty Ones
Electricity Ready4Life: Evan Nelson, Yorkville, Stagecoach Trailblazers
Small Engines: Carter Cumbey
Video: Carter Cumbey
Welding: Austin Nakaerts
Woodworking: Austin Nakaerts; Jack Homerding
STATE FAIR ALTERNATES:
Aerospace: Nathanael Vickery
Electricity: Aidan Brummel, Yorkville, Denim and Dust; Zachary Zabel, Newark, Lisbon Town & Country
Small Engines: Brendan Schille, Naperville, Outbacker Kids
Video: Brayden Caraynoff-Huber, Minooka, Minooka 4-H
Woodworking: Travis Kellogg, Millington, Boots, Blue Jeans & Bows; Cameron Rodriguez, Leland, Boots, Blue Jeans & Bows
FOODS
TROPHY WINNERS:
Awards of Excellence: Erin Murray, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond; Naomi Ramirez, Oswego, La Menu Modelle; Jacquelin Harvey, Newark, Stagecoach Trailblazers; Elizabeth Vickery, Bristol, Stagecoach Trailblazers; Tawney Kellogg, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond
STATE FAIR DELEGATES:
Cooking 101: Naomi Ramirez
Cooking 301: Erin Murray; Jacquelin Harvey; Tawney Kellogg; Elizabeth Franzen, Somonauk, Barn & Beyond
Cooking 401: Mickayla Lovero, Montgomery, La Menu Modelle
Food Preservation: Elizabeth Vickery, Bristol, Stagecoach Trailblazers
STATE FAIR ALTERNATES:
Cooking 101: Anna Emmert, Yorkville, Spanglish; Leah Burscheid, Sandwich, Little Rockets
Cooking 201: Kailynn Wietting, Joliet, Denim & Dust; Madisyn Glenn, Oswego, Stagecoach Trailblazers
Cooking 401: Julian Heidrich, Oswego, Barn & Beyond
HOME AND FAMILY
TROPHY WINNERS:
Awards of Excellence: Tawney Kellogg, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond; Braydon Caraynoff-Huber, Minooka,
Minooka 4-H
STATE FAIR DELEGATES:
Health: Anna Emmert, Yorkville, Spanglish; Emily Reppy, Minooka, Seward Kids & Critters
Interior Design: Tawney Kellogg; Sadie Grace Nelson, Yorkville, Stagecoach Trailblazers
STATE FAIR ALTERNATES:
Interior Design: Lydia Oker, Sandwich, Millbrook Mighty Ones;
NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT
TROPHY WINNERS:
Awards of Excellence: Matias Habib, Sandwich, Millbrook Mighty Ones; Gracie Benstine, Oswego, Renegades, Rebels & Rogues; Sydney Reppy, Minooka, Seward Kids & Critters
STATE FAIR DELEGATES:
Entomology: John Kellogg, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond; Hannah Severson, Newark, Boots, Blue Jeans
& Bows
Forestry: Gracie Benstine
Geology: Aiden Ferguson, Plano, Barn & Beyond; Hannah Severson; Sofie Heidrich, Oswego, Barn &
Beyond
Outdoor Adventures: Sydney Reppy
Weather: Hannah Severson
STATE FAIR ALTERNATES:
Entomology: Matias Habib
Geology: Walter Behan, Yorkville, Spanglish; Morgan Buddy, Montgomery, La Menu Modelle
PHOTOGRAPHY
TROPHY WINNERS:
Awards of Excellence: Lilianna Casbarian, Montgomery, Spanglish; Naomi Rodriguez, Oswego, La Menu Modelle; Sophia Borjon, Joliet, Denim & Dust
STATE FAIR DELEGATES:
Photography 1: Naomi Ramirez
Photography 2: Adalyn Behan, Yorkville, Spanglish; Lilianna Casbarian
Photo Editing: Kailynn Wietting, Joliet, Denim & Dust
STATE FAIR ALTERNATES:
Photography 1: Madeline Canada, Oswego, La Menu Modelle; Macy Mahler, Earlville, Kendall County Country Kids
Photography 2: Sophia Borjon
Photography 3: Emma Davidson, Newark, Lisbon Town & Country
PLANTS & SOILS
TROPHY WINNERS:
Awards of Excellence: Jacob Homerding, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond; Sydney Reppy, Minooka, Seward Kids & Critters; Joey Ralston, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond; Lydia Oker, Sandwich, Millbrook Mighty Ones
STATE FAIR DELEGATES:
Horticulture: Toby Steffen, Newark, Kendall County Country Kids; Ty Steffen, Newark, Kendall County Country Kids; Joey Ralston
Floriculture: Annie Ralston, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond; Joey Ralston; Sydney Reppy
Crops: Jacob Homerding; Aidan Brummel, Yorkville, Denim & Dust
STATE FAIR ALTERNATES:
Horticulture: Ty Steffen; John Kellogg, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond; Will Davis, Newark,
Millbrook Mighty Ones
Floriculture: Ty Steffen, Newark, Kendall County Country Kids
VISUAL ARTS
TROPHY WINNERS:
Awards of Excellence: Brayden Caraynoff-Huber, Minooka, Minooka 4-H +1H; Lydia Oker, Millbrook, Millbrook Mighty Ones; Gracie Benstine, Oswego, Renegades, Rebels and Rogues; Morgan Buddy, Montgomery, LaMenu Modelle; Aimee Snyder, Oswego, Renegades, Rebels and Rogues; Aidan Brummel, Yorkville, Denim and Dust; Karoline Stewart, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond; Madilynn Weitting, Joliet, Denim and Dust
STATE FAIR DELEGATES:
Chalk, Carbon, Pigment Division A: Aimee Snyder; Morgan Buddy
Clay: Gracie Benstine
Computer Generated Art: Aimee Snyder
Fiber: Lydia Oker
Glass/Plastic: Madilynn Weitting
Heritage Arts: Jordan Goebel, Sandwich, Millbrook Mighty Ones
Metal: Aidan Brummel, Yorkville, Denim and Dust
Nature: Lydia Oker
Paper: Brayden Caraynoff-Huber
Scrapbooking: Jordan Goebel
Wood: Gracie Benstine
STATE FAIR ALTERNATES:
Chalk, Carbon, Pigment Division A: Aimee Snyder; Gracie Benstine
Clay: Karoline Stewart
Computer Generated Art: Emily Reppy, Yorkville, Seward Kids and Critters
Fiber: Leah Burscheid, Sandwich, Little Rockets
Glass/Plastic: Abigail Munar, Plano, Millbrook Mighty Ones
Heritage Arts: Annie Ralston, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond
Metal: Brendan Schille, Naperville, Outbacker Kids
Nature: Abigail Munar
Paper: Annie Ralston
Scrapbooking: Anna Green, Oswego, Renegades, Rebels and Rogues
Wood: Erin Murray, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond
BEEF
Champion Breeding Animal: Jaiden Mahler, Earlville, Kendall County Country Kids
Reserve Champion Breeding Animal: Sage Mahler, Earlville, KCCK
Champion Market Animal: Jacey Johnson, Sheridan, KCCK
Reserve Champion Market Animal: Jaiden Mahler
Champion Jr. Showmanship: Sage Mahler
Reserve Jr. Showmanship: Max Homerding, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond
Champion Sr. Showmanship: Jakob Setchell, Ottawa, Nothin’ But Country
Reserve Sr. Showmanship: Jolie Johnson, Sheridan, KCCK
Champion Beef Rate of Gain: Zack White, Yorkville, KCCK
Champion Beef Rate of Gain- Live Evaluation: Lane Anderson, Yorkville, KCCK
CAT
Best Cat in Show: Heather Marz, Montgomery, Manes and Reins
Reserve Best Cat in Show: Ania Nelson, Yorkville, Stagecoach Trailblazers
Best Neutered Cat: Kiley Tchebotarev, Plano, SCTB
Reserve Best Neutered Cat: Ania Nelson
Best Spayed Cat: Heather Marz
Reserve Best Spayed Cat: Ella Buddy, Montgomery, La Menu Modelle
Best Female Cat: Kiley Tchebotarev
DAIRY
Champion Female: Sadie Grace Nelson, Yorkville, Stagecoach Trailblazerws
DOG
Best Dog in Show: Emily Wacker, Yorkville, Rockin’ KCs
Reserve Best Dog in Show: Trevor Westphal, Newark, Kendall County Country Kids
Champion Dog Care 1: Hannah Severson, Newark; Boots, Blue Jeans & Bows
Reserve Champion Dog Care 1: Lilianna Casbarian, Montgomery, Spanglish
Champion Dog Care 2: Mikayla Rabick, Oswego, RKC
Reserve Champion Dog Care 2: Emily Wacker
Champion Beginner Novice 1: Leah Thanepohn, Newark, KCCK
Reserve Champion Beginner Novice 1: Madeline Canada, Oswego, La Menu Modelle
Champion Beginner Novice 2: Emily Wacker
Reserve Champion Beginner Novice 2: Vincent Stewart & Joel Stewart, Yorkville, Barn and Beyond
Champion Pre-Novice: Trevor Westphal
Reserve Champion Pre-Novice: Mikayla Rabick
Rally Obedience: Emily Wacker
Jr. Showmanship: Trevor Westphal
Reserve Champion Jr. Showmanship: Emily Wacker
GOAT
Champion Dairy Goat: Jessica Carlson, Plano, Millbrook Mighty Ones
Reserve Champion Dairy Goat: Jessica Carlson
Champion Doe Goat: Jessica Carlson
Reserve Champion Doe Goat: Jessica Carlson
Champion Meat Goat: Jessica Carlson
Reserve Champion Meat Goat: Jessica Carlson
Champion Sr. Showmanship: Jessica Carlson
Reserve Champion Sr. Showmanship: Jessica Nelson, Somonauk, MMO
HORSE & PONY
Sr. English High Point: Macy Krempski, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond
Reserve Sr. English High Point: Augie Staudacher, Yorkville, B&B
Jr. English High Point: Maddie Wietting, Joliet, Denim & Dust
Reserve Jr. English High Point: Sarah Buss, Rockin’ KCs, Yorkville
Novice English High Point: Alexis Modaff, Oswego, RKC
Reserve Novice English High Point: Karla Sanchez, Yorkville, RKC
Sr. Western High Point: Augie Staudacher
Reserve Sr. Western High Point: Lucy Anderson, Yorkville, RKC
Jr. Western High Point: Kailynn Wietting, Joliet, D&D
Reserve, Jr. Western High Point: Lilianna Casbarian, Montgomery, Spanglish
Novice Western High Point: Alexis Modaff
Reserve Novice Western High Point: Karla Sanchez
Sr. Gaming Western High Point: Anna Merrigan, Minooka, RKC
Reserve Sr. Gaming Western High Point: Augie Staudacher
Jr. Gaming Western High Point: Maddie Wietting
Reserve Jr. Gaming Western High Point: Joel Stewart, Yorkville, B&B
Sue Kuefler Award: Alexia Modaff
POULTRY
Champion Cockerel: Alexis Lohrey, Plano, Lisbon Town & Country
Reserve Champion Cockerel: Molly Wheeler, Yorkville, Kendall County Country Kids
Champion Pullet: Kiptyn Bleuer, Newark, LTC
Reserve Champion Pullet: Hayden Wheeler, Newark, KCCK
Champion Poultry Meat Pen: Bailey Brummel, Sandwich, The Dream Catchers
Reserve Champion Meat Production Pen: Sage Mahler, Earlville, KCCK
Jr. Showmanship: Rachel Dickson, Bristol, Stagecoach Trailblazers
Reserve Jr. Showmanship: Elizabeth Vickery, Bristol, SCTB
Sr. Showmanship: Toby Steffen, Newark, KCCK
Reserve Sr. Showmanship: Ty Steffen, Newark, KCCK
Champion Turkey: Kiptyn Bleuer
Reserve Champion Turkey: Kiptyn Bleuer
Champion Egg Production: Lilianna Casbarian, Montgomery, Spanglish
Reserve Champion Egg Production: Rachel Dickson
RABBITS
Best in Show: Anna Green, Oswego, Renegades, Rebels & Rogues
Reserve Best in Show: Kiley Tchebotarev, Plano, Stagecoach Trailblazers
Champion Large Doe: Kelli Vaught, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond
Reserve Champion Large Doe: Kiley Tchebotarev
Champion Large Buck: Abigail Ripsky, Millington, Boots, Blue Jeans & Bows
Reserve Champion Large Buck: Elissa Gates, Yorkville, SCTB
Best 6-Class Rabbit: Kelli Vaught
Reserve Best 6-Class Rabbit: Abigail Ripsky
Champion Small Doe: Kiley Tchebotarev
Reserve Champion Small Doe: Maddie Canada, Oswego, La Menu Modelle
Champion Small Buck: Anna Green
Reserve Champion Small Buck: Gracie Motchnik, Big Rock, Millbrook Mighty Ones
Best 4-Class Rabbit: Anna Green
Reserve Best 4-Class Rabbit: Kiley Tchebotarev
Champion Meat Pen: Tess Carlson, Newark, Lisbon Town & Country
Reserve Champion Meat Pen: Kamryn Kellogg, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond
Champion Jr. Showmanship: Kiley Tchebotarev
Reserve Champion Jr. Showmanship: Emily Vaught, Yorkville, B&B
Champion Sr. Showmanship: Kamryn Kellogg
Reserve Champion Sr. Showmanship: Jessica Nelson, Somonauk, MMO
SHEEP
Champion Ewe: Jolie Johnson, Sheridan, Kendall County Country Kids
Reserve Champion Ewe: Macy Mahler, Earlville, KCCK
Champion Ram: Macy Mahler
Champion Single Market Lamb: Jolie Johnson
Reserve Champion Single Market Lamb: Tucker Whiteaker, Marseilles, KCCK
Champion Pair of Market Lambs: Jolie Johnson
Reserve Champion Pair of Market Lambs: Sadie Grace Nelson, Yorkville, Stagecoach Trailblazers
Champion Jr. Showmanship: Sage Mahler, Earlville, KCCK
Reserve Champion Jr. Showmanship: Macy Mahler
Champion Sr. Showmanship: Jolie Johnson
Reserve Champion Sr. Showmanship: Jaiden Mahler, Earlville, KCCK
SWINE
Champion Crossbred Barrow: Sage Mahler, Earlville, Kendall County Country Kids
Reserve Champion Crossbred Barrow: Nate Swenson, Newark, LTC
Champion Barrow Overall: Sage Mahler
Reserve Champion Barrow Overall: Nate Swenson
Champion Market Gilt: Lydia Oker, Sandwich, Millbrook Mighty Ones
Reserve Champion Market Gilt: Clay Anderson, Plano, Nothin’ But Country
Champion Breeding Gilt: Tucker Whiteaker, Marseilles, KCCK
Reserve Champion Breeding Gilt: Tanner Kempiak, Newark, LTC
Champion Jr. Showmanship: Easton Kempiak, Newark, LTC
Reserve Champion Jr. Showmanship: Clay Anderson
Champion Intermediate Showmanship: Kendall Whiteaker, Marseilles, KCCK
Reserve Champion Intermediate Showmanship: Tanner Kempiak
Champion Sr. Showmanship: Hailee Dannenberg, Newark, NBC
Reserve Champion Sr. Showmanship: Dylan Thompson, Morris, NBC
MASTER SHOWMANSHIP
Champion: Jaiden Mahler, Earlville, KCCK
Reserve Champion: Jolie Johnson, Sheridan, KCCK
For more information on 4-H opportunities in Kendall County, visit go.illinois.edu/extensiondkk