Whiteside County Fair results #1


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AEROSPACE

Best of Show: Model Rocketry

Adam Young – Genesee Hillbillies – Kris and Amy Young , Sterling

Reserve Best of Show: Model Rocketry

Owen Abell – Hume Happy Hustlers - Chad and Lisa Abell, Tampico

Best of Show: Aerospace Display

Cameron Abell – Hume Happy Hustlers – Chad and Lisa Abell, Tampico

Reserve Best of Show: Aerospace Display

NONE

State Fair

Select ONE delegate. 4-H MEMBERS MUST BE AT LEAST 10 YEARS OLD AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2011 TO EXHIBIT AT THE STATE FAIR.

DELEGATES PROJECT UNIT

1. Adam Young – GH – Kris/Amy Young, Sterling Model Rocketry


ALTERNATES PROJECT UNIT

1. Owen Abell – HHH – Chad/Lisa Abell, Tampico Model Rocketry

2.

3.


Top Junior Exhibitors

This optional category is for top exhibitors under 10 years old.

1. Tyler Atkinson – GH – Karen Atkinson, Sterling and John Atkinson, Sterling

2.





ANIMAL SCIENCES

Best of Show: Veterinary Science I

Lyndsey Tegeler – Garden Plain Rip Snorters – Russ and Tami Tegeler, Morrison

Reserve Best of Show: Veterinary Science I

Ashley Cooney – Hume Happy Hustlers – Tom and Joan Cooney, Deer Grove

Best of Show: Veterinary Science II



Reserve Best of Show: Veterinary Science II



Best of Show: Veterinary Science III



Reserve Best of Show: Veterinary Science III



State Fair

Select ONE delegates. 4-H MEMBERS MUST BE AT LEAST 10 YEARS OLD AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2011 TO EXHIBIT AT THE STATE FAIR.

DELEGATES PROJECT UNIT


1. Lyndsey Tegeler – GPRS – Russ/Tami Tegeler, Morrison Veterinary Science I




ALTERNATES PROJECT UNIT

1. Ashley Cooney – HHH – Tom/Joan Cooney, Deer Grove Veterinary Science I

2.


Top Junior Exhibitors

This optional category is for top exhibitors under 10 years old.

1.

2.
BEEF

Produce of Club –

First Place Club: Genesee Hillbillies

Members:



Herdsman for club:

Second Place Club: Garden Plain Rip Snorters

Members:



Herdsman for club: Kaylie Huizenga

Third Place Club: Leon Wide Awakes and Hume Happy Hustlers




Herdsman for club:

Champion Angus Heifer – plaque by Haberer-Atkinson Red Angus, Sterling

Breanna Sandrock – Hume Happy Hustlers – Ben and Traci Sandrock, Tampico

Reserve Champion Angus Heifer – plaque by Alber Red Angus, Sterling

Sean Sandrock – Hume Happy Hustlers – Ben and Traci Sandrock, Tampico

Champion Commercial Heifer – plaque by Kophamer & Blean Realty, Morrison

Lucas Ebersole – Genesee Hillbillies – Wayne and Tammy Ebersole, Sterling


Reserve Champion Commercial Heifer – plaque by Pioneer Hi-Bred – Steve Long, Sterling

Noah Hibbard – Genesee Hillbillies – Scot and Nicole Hibbard, Sterling

Champion Hereford Heifer – plaque by Prophetstown Farmers Mutual Insurance Company

Addison Morse – Leon Wide Awakes – Mitch and Julie Morse, Prophetstown

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer – plaque by Veterinary Clinic of Prophetstown

Addison Morse – Leon Wide Awakes – Mitch and Julie Morse, Prophetstown

Champion All Other Breeds Heifer – plaque by DeKalb Feeds, Inc.; Rock Falls

Kaylie Huizenga – Garden Plain Rip Snorters – Tom and Kristi Huizenga, Morrison

Reserve Champion All Other Breeds Heifer – plaque by Goldstar FS, Inc.

Erin Heflin – Leon Wide Awakes – Judi Breitbach, Prophetstown

Champion Shorthorn Heifer – plaque by Cobane Air Freight and Express, Inc., Rock Falls

N/A

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer – plaque by Pioneer Hi-bred International, Steve Long, Sterling

N/A

Champion Simmental Heifer – plaque In Memory of David H. Ricklefs by Connie Ricklefs, Valrico, FL

Treaven Barron – Genesee Hillbillies – Tracy Barron, Sterling

Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer – plaque In Memory of David H. Ricklefs by Connie Ricklefs, Valrico, FL

Kaylie Huizenga – Garden Plain Rip Snorters – Tom and Kristi Huizenga, Morrison

Champion Overall Breeding Heifer – plaque by Pioneer Hi-bred International, Steve Long, Sterling

Lucas Ebersole – Genesee Hillbillies – Wayne and Tammy Ebersole, Sterling

Reserve Champion Overall Breeding Heifer – plaque by R C Consulting Inc., Sterling

Treaven Barron – Genesee Hillbillies – Tracy Barron, Sterling

Champion Overall Cow-Calf – plaque; traveling plaque; and $25 cash award by Whiteside County Cattlemen’s Association, David Ricklefs Memorial

Lucas Ebersole – Genesee Hillbillies – Way and Tammy Ebersole, Sterling

Reserve Champion Overall Cow-Calf – Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Steve Long; Sterling

Kaylie Huizenga – Garden Plain Rip Snorters – Tom and Kristi Huizenga, Morrison

Champion Angus Steer – plaque by Haberer-Atkinson Red Angus, Sterling

Ryan Dykstra – Cottonwood – Dan and Tina Dykstra, Morrison

Reserve Champion Angus Steer –

NONE

Champion Simmental Steer –

NONE

Reserve Champion Simmental Steer –

NONE



Champion Hereford Steer – Hugh F. Miller Insurance Agency, Inc.; Rock Falls

Jackson Heflin – Leon Wide Awakes – Judi Breitbach, Prophetstown

Reserve Champion Hereford Steer –

NONE

Champion Shorthorn Steer – plaque by Hugh F. Miller Insurance Agency, Inc. Rock Falls

Sarah Gascoigne – Genesee Hillbillies – Donald and Joan Gascoigne, Sterling

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer –

NONE

Champion AOB Steer -

NONE

Reserve Champion AOB Steer –

NONE

Champion Crossbred Steer – plaque by Morrison Veterinary Clinic

Ryan Dykstra – Cottonwood – Dan and Tina Dykstra, Morrison

Reserve Champion Crossbred Steer – plaque by Cal and Kim Vandermyde Family, Morrison

Treaven Barron – Genesee Hillbillies – Tracy Barron, Sterling

Grand Champion Market Animal – plaque by Community State Bank

Ryan Dykstra – Cottonwood – Dan and Tina Dykstra, Morrison

Reserve Grand Champion Market Animal – plaque by DeKalb Feeds, Inc., Rock Falls

Treaven Barron – Genesee Hillbilllies – Tracy Barron, Sterling

Grand Champion Rate of Gain – plaque by Goldstar FS, Inc.

Brynn Schneider – Genesee Hillbillies – Philip and LeeAnn Schneider, Sterling

Reserve Grand Champion Rate of Gain – Blain’s Farm and Fleet of Sterling

Ryan Dykstra – Cottonwood – Dan and Tina Dykstra, Morrison

Rate of Gain Champion – Irv Dykema Memorial Traveling Plaque

Brynn Schneider – Genesee Hillbillies – Philip and LeeAnn Schneider, Sterling

Champion Bull Calf – plaque by Spears Family Cattle, Tampico

Kaylie Huizenga – Garden Plain Rip Snorters – Tom and Kristi Huizenga, Morrison

Reserve Champion Bull Calf - plaque by Bill Spears Trucking, Tampico

Kaylie Huizenga – Garden Plain Rip Snorters – Tom and Kristi Huizenga, Morrison

Junior Beef Showmanship – Large Bucket by DeKalb Feeds, Inc.; Rock Falls

Sean Sandrock – Hume Happy Hustlers – Ben and Traci Sandrock, Tampico

Intermediate Beef Showmanship – Large Bucket by Pioneer Hi-bred International, Steve Long, Sterling

Lucas Ebersole – Genesee Hillbillies – Wayne and Tammy Ebersole, Sterling

Senior Beef Showmanship – Large bucket by Goldstar FS

Sarah Gascoigne – Genesee Hillbillies – Donald and Joan Gascoigne, Sterling

Champion Second Year Bucket Calf – plaque by Pioneer Hi-bred International, Steve Long, Sterling

Triston James – Cottonwood – Mike and Lisa James, Morrison

Reserve Champion Second Year Bucket Calf – plaque by Pioneer Hi-bred International, Steve Long, Sterling

Brynn Schneider – Genesee Hillbillies – Philip and LeeAnn Schneider, Sterling

Beef Bucket Showmanship – plaque by Haberer-Atkinson Red Angus, Sterling

Broc Colville – Cottonwood – Eric and Angela Colville, Morrison

Most Enthusiastic Beef Bucket Calf Showman – plaque by Abbie Huizenga Memorial, Leon Wide Awakes 4-H Club, Prophetstown

Kaleb Polzin – Genesee Hillbillies – Jason and Lorrie Polzin, Sterling

Beef Herdsman Award – six halters donated by Alan Chamberlain Trucking, Lyndon and
Blain’s Farm and Fleet of Sterling
Lucas Ebersole – Genesee Hillbillies – Wayne and Tammy Ebersole, Sterling

Beef Chin-Up Award – show stick donated by Blain’s Farm and Fleet of Sterling

Stephen Geiger – Genesee Hillbillies – Andy and Marilyn Geiger, Sterling

Clean Stall and Alley Award – traveling plaque by DeKalb Feeds, Rock Falls and $100 from various donaters.

Hume Happy Hustlers

Rate Of Gain Contest – trophy presented in spring by Whiteside County Cattlemen's Association to top winner

Name of 4-H'er Club Town Parents Average Daily Gain

1. Brynn Schneider – GH Sterling Wayne/Tammy Ebersole 5.22

2. Ryan Dykstra – COT Morrison Dan/Tina Dykstra 3.11

3.

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BICYCLE

Best of Show: Bicycle I

NONE

Reserve Best of Show: Bicycle I

NONE

Best of Show: Bicycle II

NONE

Reserve Best of Show: Bicycle II

NONE



State Fair

Select TWO delegates. 4-H MEMBERS MUST BE AT LEAST 10 YEARS OLD AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2011 TO EXHIBIT AT THE STATE FAIR.

DELEGATES PROJECT UNIT

1. NONE

2.

ALTERNATES PROJECT UNIT

1. NONE

2.

3.




Top Junior Exhibitors

This optional category is for top exhibitors under 10 years old.

1.

2.




CATS

Best of Show – Cat plaque by Blain’s Farm and Fleet of Sterling

Mary Tegeler – Garden Plain Rip Snorters – Russ and Tami Tegeler, Morrison

Reserve Best of Show – Cat plaque by Blain’s Farm and Fleet of Sterling

Tiffany Smith – FULTON – Eric Smith, Fulton




CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Best of Show: Child Development l

NONE

Reserve Best of Show Child Development l

NONE

Best of Show: Child Development II

Catherine Cooney – Hume Happy Hustlers – Tom and Joan Cooney, Deer Grove

Reserve Best of Show: Child Development II

NONE

Best of Show: Child Development II – (Toys and Activities)

Erin Stichter – Fenton Wizards – Brandon and Casey Stichter, Erie

Reserve Best of Show: Child Development II – (Toys and Activities)

Lauren Frick – FULTON - Timothy and Rachel Frick, Fulton

Best of Show: Child Development III – (Activity Plan)

Abbey Baker – Leon Wide Awakes – Kevin and Diane Baker, Prophetstown

Reserve Best of Show: Child Development III – (Activity Plan)



State Fair

Select TWO delegates. It is not necessary that entries be evenly distributed by unit. 4-H MEMBERS MUST BE AT LEAST 10 YEARS OLD AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2011 TO EXHIBIT AT THE STATE FAIR.

DELEGATES PROJECT UNIT

1. Erin Stichter – FW – Brandon/Casey Stichter, Erie Child Development II/Toys & Activities

2. Catherine Cooney – HHH – Tom/Joan Cooney, Deer Grove Child Development II/3 Items

ALTERNATES PROJECT UNIT

1. Lauren Frick – FULTON – Timothy/Rachel Frick, Fulton Child Development II/Toys & Activities

2. Abbey Baker – LWA – Kevin/Diane Baker, Prophetstown Child Development III


3.


Top Junior Exhibitors

This optional category is for top exhibitors under 10 years old.

1. NONE

2.




CITIZENSHIP

Best of Show: Public Adventures (Club only)

NONE

Reserve Best of Show: Public Adventures (Club only)

NONE

Best of Show: Citizenship I – Individual

Wells Frick – FULTON – Timothy and Rachel Frick, Fulton

Reserve Best of Show: Citizenship I – Individual

Megan Frick – FULTON – Timothy and Rachel Frick, Fulton

Best of Show: Citizenship II – Individual

Erin Stichter – Fenton Wizards – Brandon and Casesy Stichter, Erie

Reserve Best of Show: Citizenship II – Individual

Alex Abell – Hume Happy Hustlers – Chris and Christy Abell, Tampico

Best of Show: Citizenship III – Individual



Reserve Best of Show: Citizenship III – Individual



Best of Show: Service Learning l – Individual



Reserve Best of Show: Service Learning l – Individual



Best of Show: Service Learning ll – Individual



Reserve Best of Show: Service Learning ll - Individual



State Fair

Select TWO delegates and ONE Group entry from Citizenship only. There is NO State Fair opportunity for Service Learning. 4-H MEMBERS MUST BE AT LEAST 10 YEARS OLD AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2011 TO EXHIBIT AT THE STATE FAIR.

DELEGATES PROJECT UNIT

1. Erin Stichter- FW – Brandon/Casesy Stichter, Erie Citizenship II

2.



ALTERNATES PROJECT UNIT

1. Alex Abell – HHH – Chris/Christy Abell, Tampico Citizenship II

2.


3.



Top Junior Exhibitors

This optional category is for top exhibitors under 10 years old.

1.

2.




CLOTHING AND TEXTILE

Best of Show: Sewing & Textiles I (Constructed Non-Clothing)

Kayla Saville – Cottonwood – Karl and Dawn Saville, Morrison

Reserve Best of Show: Sewing & Textiles I (Constructed Non-Clothing)

Kara Saville – Cottonwood – Karl and Dawn Saville, Morrison

Best of Show: Sewing & Textiles I (Constructed Clothing)



Reserve Best of Show: Sewing & Textiles I (Constructed Clothing)



Best of Show: Sewing & Textiles II (Constructed Non-Clothing)

Victoria Metzler – Genesee Hillbillies – David and Susan Metzler, Sterling

Reserve Best of Show: Sewing & Textiles II (Constructed Non-Clothing)

Brandi Pessman – Garden Plain Rip Snorters – Jeff and Jackie Pessman, Fulton

Best of Show: Sewing & Textiles II (Constructed Clothing)

Erin Stichter – Fenton Wizards – Brandon and Casey Stichter , Erie

Reserve Best of Show: Sewing & Textiles II (Constructed Clothing)

Rebecca Waite – Genesee Hillbillies – Jeff and Dawn Waite, Sterling

Best of Show: Sewing & Textiles III (Constructed)

None

Reserve Best of Show: Sewing & Textiles III (Constructed)

None


Best of Show: Sewing & Textiles III (Recycled Garment)

Krista Temple – Garden Plain Rip Snorters – Don and Karen Temple, Fulton

Reserve Best of Show: Sewing & Textiles III (Recycled Garment)

None

Best of Show: Clothing Decisions I

Rebecca Waite – Genesee Hilllbillies – Jeff and Dawn Waite, Sterling
Reserve Best of Show: Clothing Decisions I

None

Best of Show: Clothing Decisions II

Krista Temple – Garden Plain Rip Snorters – Don and Karen Temple, Fulton

Reserve Best of Show: Clothing Decisions II

Catherine Cooney – Hume Happy Helpers – Tom and Joan Cooney, Deer Grove

Best of Show: Fashion Revue

Krista Temple – Garden Plain Rip Snorters – Don and Karen Temple, Fulton

Reserve Best of Show: Fashion Revue

Trisha Naftzger – Fenton Wizards – Keith and Tina Naftzger, Albany

State Fair

Select THREE delegates from Sewing and Textiles 4-H MEMBERS MUST BE AT LEAST 10 YEARS OLD AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2011 TO EXHIBIT AT THE STATE FAIR.


DELEGATES PROJECT UNIT

1. Erin Stichter – FW – Brandon/Casey Stichter, Erie Clothing/Textiles II/Constructed Clothing

2. Rebecca Waite – GH – Jeff/Dawn Waite, Sterling Clothing/Textiles II/Constructed Clothing

3. Krista Temple – GPRS – Don/Karen Temple, Fulton Clothing/Textiles III/Recycled Garment

ALTERNATES PROJECT UNIT

1. Kelly Pannier – COT – Doug/Kolleen Pannier, Morrison Clothing/Textiles II/Constructed Clothing

2. Victoria Metzler – GH – David/Susan Metzler, Sterling Clothing/Textiles II/Const. Non-Clothing

3. Brandi Pessman – GPRS – Jeff/Jackie Pessman, Fulton Clothing/Textiles II/Constructed Clothing

4. Kayla Saville – COT – Karl/Dawn Saville, Morrison Clothing/Textiles I/Constructed Clothing

5. Kara Saville – COT – Karl/Dawn Saville, Morrison Clothing/Textiles I/Constructed Clothing





Select THREE delegates for Fashion Revue (from projects: Sewing & Textiles; Clothing Decisions; Knitting; and Clover Challenge – Clothing & Textiles. 4-H MEMBERS MUST BE AT LEAST 10 YEARS OLD AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2011 TO EXHIBIT AT THE STATE FAIR.

DELEGATES PROJECT UNIT

1. Trisha Naftzger – FW – Keith/Tina Naftzger, Albany Clothing Decisions I

2. Krista Temple – GPRS – Don/Karen Temple, Fulton Clothing Decisions II

3. Kely Pannier – COT – Doug/Kolleen Pannier, Morrison Clothing/Textiles II/Constructed Clothing

ALTERNATES PROJECT UNIT

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.





Top Junior Exhibitors


This optional category is for top exhibitors under 10 years old.


1. Abigail Stichter – FW – Brandon/Casey Stichter, Erie Clothing/Textiles II/Constructed Clothing

2. Alison Hughes – FULTON – Mark/Doreen Hughes, Fulton Clothing/Textiles I/Const. Non-Clothing

3.

4.



2011 4-H CLOTHING AWARDS

Sewing & Textiles I: (First year sewers – garment) – Cobane Air Freight and Express, Inc – Rock Falls

Kaitlyn Haan – FULTON – Steve and Sharon Haan, Fulton
Alison Hughes – FULTON – Mark and Doreen Hughes, Fulton
Kara Saville – COT – Karl and Dawn Saville, Morrison
Kayla Saville – COT – Karl and Dawn Saville, Morrison

Top Sewing & Textiles I: Book on sewing - Blain’s Farm and Fleet of Sterling

Kayla Saville – COT – Karl and Dawn Saville, Morrison

Top Sewing & Textiles II: Book on sewing – Blain’s Farm and Fleet of Sterling

Erin Stichter – FW – Brandon and Casey Stichter, Erie

Top Sewing & Textiles III: Sewing Basket – Cobane Air Freight and Express, Inc – Rock Falls

Krista Temple – GPRS – Don and Karen Temple, Fulton

Overall Model: Sewing Basket - Cobane Air Freight and Express, Inc – Rock Falls

Krista Temple – GPRS – Don and Karen Temple, Fulton





COMPUTER SCIENCE


Best of Show: Newbie Know-How



Reserve Best of Show: Newbie Know-How



Best of Show: Inside the Box

Michelle Cooney – Hume Happy Hustlers – Tom and Joan Cooney, Deer Grove

Reserve Best of Show: Inside the Box



Best of Show: Peer to Peer



Reserve Best of Show: Peer to Peer



Best of Show: Teens Teaching Tech



Reserve Best of Show: Teens Teaching Tech



Best of Show: Beginning Programming



Reserve Best of Show: Beginning Programming



Best of Show: Advanced Projects



Reserve Best of Show: Advanced Projects







State Fair

Select TWO delegates. It is not necessary that entries be evenly distributed by unit. 4-H MEMBERS MUST BE AT LEAST 10 YEARS OLD AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2011 TO EXHIBIT AT THE STATE FAIR.

DELEGATES PROJECT UNIT

1. Michelle Cooney – HHH – Tom/Joan Cooney, Deer Grove Inside the Box

2.

ALTERNATES PROJECT UNIT

1.

2.

3.




Top Junior Exhibitors

This optional category is for top exhibitors under 10 years old.

1.

2.




CONSUMER ED

Best of Show: Financial Champions I

Logan Eggers – Fenton Wizards – Jennifer Eggers, Fenton

Reserve Best of Show: Financial Champions I



Best of Show: Financial Champions II



Reserve Best of Show: Financial Champions II



Best of Show: Consumer Savvy I



Reserve Best of Show: Consumer Savvy I



Best of Show: Consumer Savvy II

Catherine Cooney – Hume Happy Hustlers – Tom and Joan Cooney, Deer Grove

Reserve Best of Show: Consumer Savvy II



Best of Show: Consumer Savvy III



Reserve Best of Show: Consumer Savvy III



Best of Show: Be the E!



Reserve Best of Show: Be the E!




Top Junior Exhibitors

This optional category is for top exhibitors under 10 years old. Specify which class.

1.


There is NO State Fair opportunity with this project!



CROPS

Best of Show: Soybeans

Danielle Cooney – Hume Happy Hustlers – Tom and Joan Cooney, Deer Grove

Reserve Best of Show: Soybeans

Joshua Landis – Genesee Hillbillies – Keith and Lois Landis, Sterling

Best of Show: Corn

Joshua Landis – Genesee Hillbillies – Keith and Lois Landis, Sterling

Reserve Best of Show: Corn

Jonathan Landis - Genesee Hillbillies – Keith and Lois Landis, Sterling

Best of Show: Small Grains

Joshua Landis - Genesee Hillbillies – Keith and Lois Landis, Sterling

Reserve Best of Show: Small Grains

Jonathan Landis - Genesee Hillbillies – Keith and Lois Landis, Sterling

Best of Show: Forages (County Project)



Reserve Best of Show: Forages (County Project)



State Fair

Select TWO delegates. It is not necessary that entries be evenly distributed by unit. 4-H MEMBERS MUST BE AT LEAST 10 YEARS OLD AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2011 TO EXHIBIT AT THE STATE FAIR.

DELEGATES PROJECT UNIT

1. Danielle Cooney – HHH – Tom/Joan Cooney, Deer Grove Soybeans

2. Joshua Landis – GH – Keith/Lois Landis, Sterling Corn

ALTERNATES PROJECT UNIT

1. Joshua Landis - GH – Keith/Lois Landis, Sterling Soybeans

2. Jonathan Landis - GH – Keith/Lois Landis, Sterling Corn

3.



Top Junior Exhibitors

This optional category is for top exhibitors under 10 years old. Specify which class.

1. Alexis Whiles – HHH – Laura Grimes, Tampico Soybeans

2. Luke Wetzell – HHH – Brian/Renee Wetzell, Tampico Soybeans



Best Corn Exhibit: plaque by Goldstar FS

Joshua Landis – GH – Keith/Lois Landis, Sterling

Best Soybean Exhibit: - plaque by Pioneer Hi-bred International, Steve Long, Sterling

Danielle Cooney – HHH – Tom/Joan Cooney, Deer Grove

Overall Crops Exhibitor – plaque by Pioneer Hi-bred International, Steve Long, Sterling

Joshua Landis – GH – Keith/Lois Landis, Sterling and Danielle Cooney – HHH – Tom/Joan Cooney, Deer Grove


DAIRY

Champion Holstein Female – plaque by Swiss Valley Farms



Champion Jersey Female – plaque by Rock River Dairy Equipment, Morrison



Champion Ayreshire Female – plaque by DeKalb Feeds, Inc.; Rock Falls



Champion Brown Swiss Female – plaque by Prophetstown Farmers Mutual Insurance Company



Champion Guernsey Female – plaque by Rock River Lumber and Grain; Morrison and Prophetstown



Champion Dairy Bucket Calf – plaque by Blain’s Farm and Fleet of Sterling



Junior Dairy Showmanship – Large Bucket by Rock River Dairy Equipment, Inc., Morrison



Intermediate Dairy Showmanship – Large Bucket by Agri-King, Inc.; Fulton



Senior Dairy Showmanship – Large Bucket by Swiss Valley Farms



Herdsman Award (Best Dairy Exhibit) – plaque by Agri-King, Inc., Fulton

















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  Today is Saturday, May 25, the 145th day of 2013. There are 220 days left in the year.
1863 -- 150 years ago: The annual review of the fire department of this city took placeyesterday and made a fine showing with machines and hose carts in tip-top order.
1888 -- 125 years ago: Last night's prayer meeting at Central Presbyterian Church wascalled off due to water in the basement, residue of last week's flood.
1913 -- 100 years ago: The junior class of Rock Island High School will hold a riverexcursion on the steamer St. Paul next Tuesday.
1938 -- 75 years ago: The 75th Anniversary of the Rock Island Arsenal today finds thenation's largest ordinance manufacturing plant filling many important orders for the army.
1963 -- 50 years ago: Miss Patrice Daly, Rock Island, a senior at Rock Island HighSchool, won second place in the recent state public speaking contest held in Peoria underthe auspices of the Knights of Pythias.
1988 -- 25 years ago: Hampton's sesquicentennial committee and the Hampton HistoricalSociety have scheduled a full slate of activities, which will be held throughout the year, to celebrate the village's 150th birthday. The first celebration will be the Memorial Dayprogram at 10 a.m. May 30, at the Brettun and Black Store Museum on River Road. Therewill be a sesquicentennial display.




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