MEDIA RELEASE
For release 7/27/2021
Menard County 4-H Fair Results
Menard County 4-H members earned awards during the 2021 4-H Shows by demonstrating knowledge and skills they gained this year. After adapting to virtual shows in 2020, this year Menard County 4-H members showed live animal exhibits and general project exhibits during in-person events.
Each 4-H year, members select projects that interest them from more than 75 options in the categories of Animal Science, Creative Arts, Environmental Sciences, Civic Engagement, Food Systems, Healthy Living, Career Leadership, and Science/Technology/Engineering/Math. After choosing a project, members learn about that topic on their own and then demonstrate what they have learned by exhibiting their work in the county 4-H shows.
“This year especially, we were impressed by the perseverance of our members and club leaders who adapted to changing circumstances throughout the year,” said Youth Development Educator Carissa Davis. “We are grateful for the many volunteer Judges, Superintendents, and setup/cleanup crews who helped make the shows successful; and for the donors from our community who generously provided special awards to acknowledge members with outstanding exhibits.”
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Sheep |
4-H Member |
Sponsor(s) |
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Sheep Showmanship |
Kirby Jo Bacon |
In Honor of Lewis Argall |
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Grand Champion Ewe – Over All Breeds |
Kirby Jo Bacon |
Alliance Community Bank |
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Champion Market Lamb |
Maggie Wankel |
Schneider Crane Service Inc. |
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Reserve Champion Market Lamb |
Kirby Jo Bacon |
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Champion Hampshire Ram Lamb |
Kirby Jo Bacon |
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Reserve Hampshire Ram Lamb |
Kirby Jo Bacon |
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Champion Hampshire Fall Ewe Lamb |
Kirby Jo Bacon |
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Champion Hampshire Spring Ewe Lamb |
Kirby Jo Bacon |
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Reserve Hampshire Champion Spring Ewe Lamb |
Kirby Jo Bacon |
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Hampshire Pair Lambs |
Kirby Jo Bacon |
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Poultry |
4-H Member |
Sponsor |
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Poultry Showmanship |
Maggie Wankel |
Ron Sanert Auction Service |
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Champion Pair of Poultry |
Maggie Wankel |
Schneider Crane Service Inc. |
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Champion Overall Cockerel |
Colton Wankel |
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Champion Overall Pullet |
Maggie Wankel |
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Champion Overall Pair |
Maggie Wankel |
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Champion American Cockrell |
Colton Wankel |
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Champion Mediterranean Cockrell |
Colton Wankel |
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Champion Asiatic Cockrell |
Colton Wankel |
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Reserve Champion Asiatic Cockrell |
Maggie Wankel |
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Champion English Cockrell |
Maggie Wankel |
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Champion American Pullet |
Colton Wankel |
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Reserve Champion American Pullet |
Maggie Wankel |
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Champion Mediterranean Pullet |
Colton Wankel |
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Reserve Champion Mediterranean Pullet |
Maggie Wankel |
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Champion Asiatic Pullet |
Maggie Wankel |
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Reserve Champion Asiatic Pullet |
Colton Wankel |
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Champion English Pullet |
Maggie Wankel |
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Reserve Champion English Pullet |
Colton Wankel |
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Champion Asiatic Pair |
Maggie Wankel |
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Reserve Champion Asiatic Pair |
Colton Wankel |
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Champion English Pair |
Maggie Wankel |
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Reserve Champion English Pair |
Colton Wankel |
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Rabbits |
4-H Member |
Sponsor |
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Rabbit Showmanship |
Lauryn McAnally |
Brenda’s Critter Care |
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Champion Doe – Overall All |
Lauryn McAnally |
Wankel Farms/Channel Seed |
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Champion All LOPS Doe Sr. |
Lauryn McAnally |
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Swine |
4-H Member |
Sponsor |
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Jr. Swine Showmanship |
Colton Wankel |
Nikles of Petersburg, Inc. |
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Sr. Swine Showmanship |
Emma Wankel |
The Brain Bell Family |
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Grand Champion Jr. Barrow – Over All Breeds |
Drake Fletcher |
Myers-Rice Auction & Realty |
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Reserve Grand Champion Jr. Barrow – Over All Breeds |
Drake Fletcher |
Watkins Seed Sales |
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Grand Champion Jr. Gilt – Over All Breeds |
Drake Fletcher |
Matt Broch with Wells Fargo Advisors |
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Reserve Grand Champion Jr. Gilt – Over All Breeds |
Emma Wankel |
Watkins Sales |
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Grand Champion Market Gilt – Over All Breeds |
Avery Breedlove |
Wankel Farms/Channel Seeds |
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Champion Gilt – All Other Breeds |
Maggie Wankel |
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Reserve Champion Gilt – All Other Breeds |
Elias Koke |
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Champion Gilt – Berkshire |
Macie Willis |
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Reserve Champion Gilt – Berkshire |
Corajoy Koke |
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Champion Gilt – Duroc |
Emma Wankel |
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Champion Gilt – Spots |
Elias Koke |
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Reserve Champion Gilt – Spots |
Corajoy Koke |
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Champion Gilt – Yorkshire |
Corajoy Koke |
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Champion Gilt – Crossbred |
Drake Fletcher |
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Reserve Champion Gilt – Crossbred |
Elias Koke |
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Champion Gilt – CPS March 1 > |
Corajoy Koke |
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Reserve Champion Gilt – CPS March 1 > |
Elias Koke |
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Champion Market Gilt |
Avery Breedlove |
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Champion Barrow – All Other Breeds |
Corajoy Koke |
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Champion Barrow – Poland China |
Macie Willis |
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Champion Barrow – Chester White |
Alanna Sparks |
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Champion Barrow – Duroc |
Macie Willis |
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Reserve Champion Barrow – Duroc |
Avery Breedlove |
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Champion Barrow – Hampshire |
Jackson Taylor |
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Reserve Champion Barrow – Hampshire |
Macie Willis |
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Champion Barrow – Spots |
Ryder LeMaster |
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Reserve Champion Barrow – Spots |
Emma Wankel |
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Champion Barrow – Yorkshire |
Macie Willis |
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Champion Barrow – Crossbred |
Drake Fletcher |
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Reserve Grand Champion Barrow – Crossbred |
Drake Fletcher |
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Beef |
4-H Member |
Sponsor |
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Beef Showmanship |
Morgan Deters |
Encompass Grain & Rail Coop |
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Grand Champion Breeding Heifer – Overall Breeds |
Charles Gum |
Farm Credit Illinois & Elliott Cattel Company |
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Grand Champion Steer – Overall Breeds |
Wesley Sampson |
Ron Sanert Auction Service & Prarieland FS, Inc. |
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Best Rate of Gain |
Wesley Sampson |
Jeff & Cheryl Rebbe |
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Champion Angus Heifer |
Wesley Sampson |
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Champion Hereford Heifer |
Charles Gum |
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Champion Shorthorn Heifer |
Morgan Deters |
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Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer |
Owen Deters |
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Champion Simmental Heifer |
Charles Gum |
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Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer |
Maggie Wankel |
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Champion Special Breeds/Commercial |
Charles Gum |
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Champion Crossbreed Steer |
Wesley Gum |
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General Project |
4-H Member |
Results/Award |
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Aerospace/Aerospace Display |
Zach Dixon |
Blue |
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Civic Engagement/Service Learning 1 |
Haley Atwater |
Blue & Champion/Best of Show |
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Family Heritage |
Jessie Smith |
Blue |
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Foods and Nutrition/4-H Cooking 101 |
Kirby Jo Bacon |
Blue & State Fair Delegate |
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Foods and Nutrition/4-H Cooking 101 |
Macie Willis |
Blue |
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Foods and Nutrition/4-H Cooking 101 |
Stella Smith |
Blue |
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Foods and Nutrition/4-H Cooking 101 |
Grace Grosboll |
Blue |
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Foods and Nutrition/4-H Cooking 201 |
Allison O’Neil |
Blue |
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Foods and Nutrition/4-H Cooking 301 |
Samantha O’Neil |
Blue |
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Foods and Nutrition/4-H Cooking 401 |
Daniel Dixon |
Blue & Best of Show & State Fair Delegate |
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Forestry/Forests of Fun 1 |
Allison O’Neil |
Blue |
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Forestry/Forests of Fun 1 |
Samantha O’Neil |
Blue |
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Natural Resources/Outdoor Adventures |
Allison O’Neil |
Blue & State Fair Alternate |
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Natural Resources/Outdoor Adventures |
Samantha O’Neil |
Blue |
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Natural Resource/Sportfishing 1 |
Stella Smith |
Blue & State Fair Alternate |
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Photography 1 |
Ava Wood |
Blue |
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Photography 1 |
Jessie Smith |
Blue |
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Photography 1 |
Stella Smith |
Red |
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Photography 1 |
Kirby Jo Bacon |
Blue & Best of Show |
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Photography 1 |
Macie Willis |
Blue |
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Photography 2 |
Maggie Wood |
Blue |
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Photography 3 |
Haley Wood |
Blue |
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Photography 3 |
Haley Atwater |
Blue |
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Public Speaking/Illustrated Speech |
Allison O’Neil |
Blue |
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Public Speaking/Illustrated Speech |
Samantha O’Neil |
Blue & State Fair Delegate |
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Visual Arts/Chalk/Carbon/Pigment |
Macie Willis |
Red |
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Visual Arts/Fiber |
Macie Willis |
Blue & State Fair Delegate |
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Visual Arts/Food Decorating-Beginning |
Macie Willis |
Blue |
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Visual Arts/Wood |
Drew Atwater |
Blue & State Fair Delegate |
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Woodworking 1 |
Macie Willis |
Blue |
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About 4-H: Illinois 4-H strives to help youth learn skills for living. University of Illinois Extension provides 4-H programs in every county in Illinois. Illinois 4-H aims to impact the lives of 200,000 youth each year through sustained learning clubs and groups and short-term programming.
For Further Information, Contact: Carissa Davis, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development, Logan/Menard/Sangamon Counties akpore@illinois.edu