Fair Wrap Up

Winners, results and buyers from the 2011 Allen County Fair

Fair wrap-up

ALLEN COUNTY FAIR RESULTSG2 Sunday, September 4, 2011 The Lima News

Open Class Sewing & Needle Arts

Best of Show Large Quilts: Carolyn Owens, Van Wert

Best of Show Small Quilts: Kathy Vermillion, Ada

Best of Show Hand Quilted: Vicki Hauenstein, Col. Grove

Best of Show Professionally Quilted: Elva Sheperd, Lima

Best of Show Comforters: Vicki Hauenstein, Col. Grove

Best of Show Novelty: Betty Fiser, Lima

Best of Show Afghans: Vickie Patton, Elida

Best of Show Crocheting: Linda Goodwin, Lima

Best of Show Crocheting/Tatting: Joan Barker, Lima

Best of Show Knitting: Barbara Sha-han, Lakeview

Best of Show Rugs: Janis Betts, LimaBest of Show Pillows: Linda Sneary,

LimaBest of Show Hand Embroidery:

Linda Sneary, LimaBest of Show Sewing Homemade

Children’s Clothing: Amanda RichardBest of Show Sewing Homemade

Adult Clothing: Lois WetherillBest of Show Sewing Non-Clothing

Homemade: Lois WetherillBest of Show Machine Embroidery:

Linda Sneary, LimaBest of Show Pictures/Any Other

Needlework: Dianna Hall, HarrodBest of Show Wall Hangings: Susan

Adams, LimaBest of Show Juvenile Sewing/

Miscellaneous Hand Work: Alexandra Myers, Lima

Best of Show Picture Counted Cross Stitch: Linda Goodwin, LimaOpen Class Baked Goods

Best of Show Yeast Breads: Miriam Dienhart, Lima

Best of Show Quick Breads: Barbara Staley, Harrod

Best of Show Muffins: Tammy Boughan, Columbus Grove

Best of Show Cookies: Tammy Risser, Bluffton

Best of Show Brownies & Bar Cook-ies: Terry Acheson, Lima

Best of Show Cakes: Joan Arnold, Cairo

Best of Show Candies & Goodies: Diana Johnson, Lima

Best of Show Pies: Jennifer Palmer, Lafayette

Best of Show Decorated Cupcakes: Bethany Waggoner, Lima

Best of Show Decorated Cakes: Amanda Richard, Lima

Best of Show Gingerbread People: Diana Johnson, Lima

Best of Show Junior Baking Divi-sion: Clarissa Klink, Elida

Best of Show Junior Cake Decorat-ing: River Johnson, Lima

Directors Choice Baked Goods: Bethany Waggoner, Lima

Open Class AntiquesBest of Show Antique & Vintage

Glass: Tammy Risser, BlufftonBest of Show Pottery: Charlene Stew-

art, LimaBest of Show Porcelain & China:

Carol Dawson, Lima

Friday, Aug. 19................................................................ 16,279Saturday, Aug. 20............................................................ 27,025Sunday, Aug. 21.............................................................. 34,248Monday, Aug. 22............................................................. 17,376Tuesday, Aug. 23............................................................. 16,589Wednesday, Aug. 24........................................................ 13,073Thursday, Aug. 25............................................................ 22,808Friday, Aug. 26................................................................ 18,878Saturday, Aug. 27............................................................ 22,937

. TOTAL: 189,212

2011 Allen County Fair results are in ...

On the cover 2011 Allen County Fair daily attendance figuresCLOCKWISE. FROM. TOP.LEFT:. Auctioneer Kevin Wendt points to a bid-der during the Jr. Fair Livestock Auction.• Dakota Wendel stands on stage to auction her rabbit during the Jr. Fair Livestock Auction.• Mike Yount’s flower is awarded the best cut flower at a flower show.• Lima Central Catholic jumps during the Cheer-leading Competition.

RICHARD PARRISH PHOTOS • The Lima News 2009 total:.183,620,.2010 total: 201,173

RICHARD PARRISH • The Lima News

The Allen County Fair Parade, held on Main Street in Lima, featured Jr. Fair royalty. See.OPEN CLASS •.G4.

ALLEN COUNTY FAIR RESULTS The Lima News Sunday, September 4, 2011 G3

G4 Sunday, September 4, 2011 The Lima NewsALLEN COUNTY FAIR RESULTS

Best of Show Metals: Mariam War-rington, Lima

Best of Show Baskets: Gary Wetheril, Bluffton

Best of Show All Around The Farm: Steve Kerchenfaut, Lima

Best of Show For The Gals: Margaret Murphy, Lima

Best of Show Allen County Adver-tising: Barbara East, Spencerville

Best of Show Specialty: Marilyn Lehman, Lima

Judge’s Choice Award: Tammy Risser, Bluffton

Open Class Fine ArtsBest of Show Oils & Acrylics: Beverly

Phillips, HarrodBest of Show Watercolors: Paula Sell-

ers, LimaBest of Show Sketches/Chalks/

Colored Pencils/Ink/Charcoal: Chad Hughes, Harrod

Best of Show Gourds: Judie Pepple, Lima

OSU Lima Department of Art Award: Chad Hughes, Harrod

Best of Show Black & White Photog-raphy: Donelda Conrad, Lima

Best of Show Color Photography Classes 1-5: Steve Brielmaier, Kenton

Best of Show Color Photography Classes 6-10: Sandra Litton, Ada

Best of Show Color Photography Classes 11-15: Sheila Slatzer-Rose, Lima

Best of Show Color Photography Classes 16-20: Donna Sneary, Lima

Best of Show Best of Best Photogra-phy: Donelda Conrad, Lima

Open Class Domestic & Applied Arts

Best of Show Handcraft: Robert Wise Sr., Lima

Best of Show Wreaths: Terry Ache-son, Lima

Best of Show Scrapbooking: Tami Yount, Elida

Best of Show Beading: Marie Iszory, Cridersville

Best of Show Greeting Card: Deb Sneary, Cape Coral, FL

Best of Show Gift Wrapping: Terry Acheson, Lima

Best of Show Stained & Lacquered Wood: Marion Swallow, Lima

Best of Show Hand Carving: Jerome Leach, Lima

Best of Show Other Woodcraft Tech-niques: Max Johnson, Lima

Best of Show Gourds: Cindy Cum-mins, Harrod

Best of Show Recycling: Joseph Spees, Lima

Director’s Choice Award: Cindy Cum-mins, Harrod

Open Class Grains, Fruits & Vegetables

Best of Show Corn/Popcorn: Bud Bowers, Bluffton

Best of Show Sunflowers: River John-son, Lima

Best of Show Grain/Soybean/Seeds: Pat Johnson, Lima

Best of Show Hay: Lisa Winegardner, Bluffton

Best of Best of Show Seeds & Grains: Bud Bowers, Bluffton

Reserve Best of Best of Show Seeds/Grains/Hay: River Johnson, Lima

Best of Show Beans: Bud Bowers, Bluffton

Best of Show Cruciferous Vegeta-bles: Bud Bowers, Bluffton

Best of Show Melons: Willard Brews-ter, Bluffton

Best of Show Pumpkins & Gourds: Dylan Ammon

Best of Show Potatoes: Tom Bell, LimaBest of Show Squash: Van Risser,

Bluffton Best of Show Peppers: Richard

Hussey, LimaBest of Show Tomatoes: Bud Bowers,

BlufftonBest of Show Onions & Garlic: Dale

Risser, HarrodBest of Show Other Vegetables: Bud

Bowers, Bluffton

Best of Best of Show Vegetables: Bud Bowers, Bluffton

Reserve Best of Best of Show Veg-etables: Richard Hussey, Lima

Best of Show Apples: Dale Risser, Harrod

Best of Show Peaches: Dale Risser, Harrod

Best of Show Plums/Pears: Richard Hussey, Lima

Best of Show Grapes/Quinces: Todd Knauss, Col. Grove

Best of Best of Show Fruits: Dale Risser, Harrod

Reserve Best of Best of Show Fruits: Dale Risser, Harrod

Open Class Bees & HoneyBest of Show Honey Drop Cookies:

Lynda Hensley, Lima

Open Class First Flower ShowBest Traditional Design: Jane Dan-

iels, ElidaBest Novice Design: Darlyn Pepple,

LimaBest Creative Design: Juanita Wilkins,

WapakonetaBest Gladiolus: Donna Makie, LimaBest Cut Flower: Mike Yount, ElidaBest Large Rose: Charles Searson,

Belle CenterBest Miniature Rose: Clara Mowery,

HarrodBest Junior Design: Cadance Richard,

LimaBest Junior Floriculture: Autumn

Guthrie, LimaMary Campell Award - Design: Juan-

ita Wilkins, WapakonetaMary Campell Award- Specimen:

Sheila Sano, Lima

Open Class Second Flower ShowBest Traditional Design: Jane Dan-

iels, ElidaBest Novice Design: Carol Guthrie,

LimaBest Creative Design: Michele Bishop,

WapakonetaBest Junior Design: Kayla Carpenter,

LimaBest Junior Container Grown Plant:

Cadence Richard, LimaBest Floriculture: Cadence Richard,

LimaBest Cut Flower: Sheila Sano, LimaBest Dahlia: Patty Miller, LimaBest Container Grown Plant: Michele

Bishop, WapakonetaMary Campell Award - Design: Judie

Pepple, LimaMary Campell Award – Specimen:

Rosa Wollenhaupt, Elida

Open Class Third Flower ShowBest Traditional Design: Judie Pep-

ple, Lima

OPEN CLASS • from G2 ––

See OPEN CLASS • G6

Scents of design


Lima’s Cadence Richard flower is awarded the Best Junior Artistic Design Flower at the Open Class First Flower Show.

ALLEN COUNTY FAIR RESULTS The Lima News Sunday, September 4, 2011 G5

2011 LivestockGrand Champions

A Special Thanks to The Union Bank Company for clerking the Jr. Fair Livestock Auction!

Maddison RexGrand Champion Chickens

$500

Marissa EdgingtonGrand Champion RabbitB & R Grand Champion

$500

Megan JosephGrand Champion B & R Goat

$750

Mya GossardGrand Champion Goat

$600

Travis WatkinsGrand Champion Lamb

$3,100

Cora DillerGrand Champion B & R Lamb

$800

Hannah ElwerGrand Champion Hog

$6,000

Deavan ScottGrand Champion Farrow to Finish

$1,900

Aaron ReindelGrand Champion Beef

$9,100

Troy ElwerGrand Champion B & R Beef

$4,000

Tyler BeggGrand Champion Dairy

$1,600

Gallon of Milk $3,000

Buyer: Allen County FabricationBuyer: Meijer

Buyer: County Line Ag Service,Kent Feed,Pioneer

Buyers: Multiple buyers listed at allencofair.comBuyer: PotashCorp

Buyer: PotashCorp

Buyer: PotashCorp

Buyers: Multiple buyers listed at allencofair.com





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Best Novice Design: Michele Bishop, Wapakoneta

Best Creative Design: Juanita Wilkins, Lima

Best of Show Special Class: Michele Bishop, Wapakoneta

Best Junior Floriculture: Kayla Car-penter, Lima

Best Miniature Rose: Juanita Wilkins , Lima

Best Large Rose: Carol Guthrie, LimaBest Cut Flower: Juanita Wilkins, LimaBest Gladiolus: Rosa Wollenhaupt,

ElidaBest Dahlia: Patty Miller, LimaMary Mae Campell Award - Design:

Juanita Wilkins, LimaMary Mae Campell Award – Speci-

men: Rosa Wollenhaupt, Elida

Open Class Canned GoodsBest of Show Fruit: Theresa Paxson,

LimaBest of Show Pickled Fruits & Pick-

led Vegetables: Diana Horstman, OttawaBest of Show Vegetables: Theresa

Paxson, LimaBest of Show Tomatoes: Philip Oden-

weller, DelphosBest of Show Jellies: Theresa Paxson,

LimaBest of Show Jams: Harriet Johnson,

LimaBest of Show Miscellaneous: Barbara

Acheson, LimaBest of Show Herbs - Dried: Barbara

Staley, HarrodBest of Show Dried Vegetables:

Diana Klink, ElidaBest of Show Dried Fruits: Barbara

Acheson, LimaDirectors Choice Award: Diana Klink,

Elida

Open Class Special Baked ExhibitFavorite Casserole

1st Place: Michelle Schumann, Lima2nd Place: Tami Yount, Elida3rd Place: Terry Acheson, Lima4th Place: Elaine Fisher, Wapakoneta5th Place: Linda Goodwin, Lima6th Place: Diana Johnson, Lima7th Place: Barbara Courtney, Lima

Buttermilk Spice Cake1st Place: Myrna Metzger, Elida2nd Place: Barbara Staley, Harrod3rd Place: Janet Siefker, Delphos4th Place: Deborah Violet, Lima5th Place: Tammy Boughan, Col. Grove6th Place: Diana Johnson, Lima7th Place: Ronda Lehman, Harrod8th Place: Dawn Neumeier, Lima

Parade 1st PlaceJr. Float: Allen County SharpshooterSr. Float: Lima Manor

Jr. Drill: Scarlett Strutters Baton CorpH.S. Marching Band: Allen East High

SchoolBusiness/Mobile: Children Choosing

Christ Business/Novelty: Scare Fair/Texas

RoadhouseHorse Division: Horses in HarnessAntique Vehicle: Klingers Farms-Truck

Parade 2nd Place Sr. Float: A. C. Ohio Patriot Jr. Drill: Polarettes Baton CorpH.S. Marching Band: Bath High School Business/Mobile: Maverick MediaBusiness/Novelty: Lima Memorial

HospitalHorse Division: Blazzin SaddlesAntique Vehicle: Tremperts Oil Co.

Open Class Guys & Gals Lead ClassPeewee Class (8 yrs. & Under)

1st Place: Megan Inbody2nd Place: Addison Businger3rd Place: Cara Schwartz4th Place: Chase Miller4th Place: Lane Wildermuth

Juniors Class (9-13 yrs.)1st Place: Miranda Hilty2nd Place: Sydney Miller

Intermediate Class (14-18 yrs) 1st Place: Taylor Richardson2nd Place: Makenzie Skinner3rd Place: Priscilla Painter4th Place: Julie Althaus

Costume Class1st Place: Claire McConnell

Youth Fishing DerbyAttendance: 239

Age 13-14-151st Place: Brianna Mull – 7 ½”

Ages 10-11-121st Place: Caylee Rieman – 46 ¾”2nd Place: Tyler McLaughlin – 18 ½”

Ages 7-8-91st Place: Joseph Brown – 38 ½”2nd Place: Brady Thomas – 31 ½”

Ages 6 and under1st Place: Branson Hilty – 23”2nd Place: Kale Cox – 17”

Open Class Poultry Show Champion Mediterranean Large

Fowl: William Sandoe, Smyrna, DERes. Champion Mediterranean

Large Fowl: Austin Lauf, LimaChampion SCCL Bantam: William

Sandoe, Smyrna, DE Champion RCCL Bantam: William

Sandoe, Smyrna, DERes. Champion RCCL Bantam: Janet

Lauf, LimaChampion Game Bantam: Tyler Mur-

ray, West LibertyRes. Champion Game Bantam: Kreg

Rex, Harrod



Bunny tales and sales

RICHARD PARISH • The Lima News

Delaney Miller stands on stage to auction off her rabbit during the Jr. Fair Livestock Auction at the Allen County Fair.

Champion Feather Legged Bantam: Tyler Murray, West Liberty

Res. Champion Feather Legged Ban-tam: Tyler Murray, West Liberty

Champion Waterfowl: William San-doe, Smyrna, DE

Res. Champion Waterfowl: William Sandoe, Smyran, DE

Champion Duck: Joanne Rex, HarrodRes. Champion Duck: William Sandoe,

Smyrna, DEChampion Goose: William Sandoe,

Smyrna, DEChampion Heavy Duck: William San-

doe , Smyrna, DEChampion Medium Duck: Joanne Rex

, HarrodChampion Bantam Duck: William

Sandoe, Smyrana, DERes. Champion Bantam Duck: Joanne

Rex, HarrodChampion American Large Fowl:

Jason Lauf, LimaChampion Asiatic: Linda Vermule, Ft.

JenningsChampion English: Janet Lauf, LimaChampion AOSB: Tyler Murray, West

LibertyRes. Champion AOSB: Tyler Murray,

West Liberty

Open Class Homemaker’s Style Show

Family Coordinating Best of Show: Susan Wildermuth

Adult Spectator/Active Sports Best of Show: Vicki Hauenstein

Infant Playwear Best of Show: Bev-erly Phillips

Toddler Playwear Best of Show: Mar-ian Kissling

Children’s Spectator/Active Sports Best of Show: Marian Kissling

Children Embellished Best of Show: Dianna Hall

Infant Crochet Best of Show: Wanda Hefner

Adult Day Wear Best of Show: Mar-ian Kissling

Children’s School Clothes Best of Show: Marian Kissling

Toddler Dress-Up Best of Show: Jea-nette Hall

Children’s Dress-Up Best of Show: Dianna Hall

Toddler Costume Best of Show: Bev-erly Phillips

Teen Costume Best of Show: Marian Kissling

Adult Coats, Jackets, Suits Best of Show: Vicki Hauenstein

Children’s Coats, Jackets Best of Show: Vicki Hauenstein

Adult Accessories Best of Show: Vicki Hauenstein

Infant Accessories Best of Show: Vicki Hauenstein

Children’s Accessories Best of Show: Dianna Hall

Toddler Nightwear Best of Show: Vicki Hauenstein

Childrens Nightwear Best of Show: Beverly Phillips

Cheerleading Competition1st Place Jr. High: LCC Jr. High2nd Place Jr. High: Lincolnview Jr. High3rd Place Jr. High: Ft. Jennings Jr. High1st Place High School: LCC High

School2nd Place High School: Ft. Jennings

High School3rd Place High School: Delphos St.

John’s High School4th Place High School: Spencerville

High School5th Place High School: Lincolnview

High SchoolSpirit Award: Spencerville

Baton & Flag Corps Competition Open Class Dance Team

1st Place: AllenEast HS 2nd Place: Bluffton HS3rd Place: Lima Central Catholic HS4th Place: Perry HS

Open Class Dance Twirl Team1st Place: Lima Central Catholic HS2nd Place: Allen East HS

The Lima News Sunday, September 4, 2011 G7

CONGRATULATIONS FAIR WINNERS!

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Congratulations to all the Junior fair participants on

another great fair!

ALLEN COUNTY FAIR RESULTS



Limbering up


Perry’s Haley King stretches before the 28th Annual Cheerleading Competition at the Allen County Fair.


Feature Twirler – Class A1st Place:LimaCentralCatholicHS

Majorette Squad – Class A1st Place:LimaCentralCatholicHS

Feature Flag – Class A1st Place:BlufftonHS2nd Place:LimaCentralCatholicHS3rd Place:WapakonetaHS4th Place:BathHS

Feature Flag – Class B 1st Place:PerryHS2nd Place:AllenEastHS3rd Place:SpencervilleHS

Flag Corp – Class A 1st Place:WapakonetaHS2nd Place:BlufftonHS3rd Place:LimaCentralCatholicHS

Flag Corp – Class B 1st Place:SpencervilleHS2nd Place:PerryHS3rd Place:DelphosJeffersonHS4th Place:AllenEastHS

Open Rifle Team1st Place:PerryHS2nd Place:DelphosJeffersonHS

Open Class Sheep Show Corridal Champion Ram: Wayne

Kemler,LewistownCorridal champion Ewe:WayneKem-

ler,LewistownColumbia Champion Ram: MKM

Farm,LewistownColumbia Champion Ewe: MKM

Farm,LewistownDorset Champion Ram:JustinCotter-

man,CelinaDorset Champion Ewe: Deanna

Knapke,RockfordHampshire Champion Ram: Steve

Knapke,RockfordHampshire Champion Ewe: Walter

Paxson,HarrodHorned Dorset Champion Ram:Aus-

tinInbody,BlufftonHorned Dorset Champion Ewe:Aus-

tinInbody,BlufftonMerino Champion Ram: Amy Schro-

eder,McCombMerino Champion Ewe: Amy Schro-

eder,McCombOxford Champion Ram: Lee Blank,

WapakonetaOxford Champion Ewe: Lee Blank,

WapakonetaRambouillet Champion Ram: David

Inbody,BlufftonRambouillet Champion Ewe: David

Inbody,BlufftonShropshire Champion Ram: Ronald

Evans,AdaShropshire Champion Ewe: Ronald

Evans,AdaSouthdown Champion Ram: George

Wieging,WapakonetaSouthdown Champion Ewe: George

Wieging,WapakonetaSuffolk Champion Ram: Deanna

Knapke,RockfordSuffolk Champion Ewe: Deanna

Knapke,RockfordCrossbred/Wether-Type Champion

Ram:RodWatkins,ElidaCrossbred/Wether-Type Champion

Ewe:SteveKnapke,RockfordAll Other Purebreeds Champion

Ram:DavidInbody,BlufftonAll Other Purebreeds Champion

Ewe:DavidInbody,BlufftonPolly Pays Champion Ram: Harold

Heidlebaugh,DelphosPolly Pays Champion Ewe: Norbert

Ebbeskotte,DelphosOpen Class Supreme Champion

Ram:DeannaKnapke,RockfordOpen Class Supreme Champion

Ewe:MKMFarm,Lewistown

Open Class Market LambsGrand Champion:DonKennedy,LimaReserve Grand Champion:RodWat-

kins,Elida

Open Class Fleece ShowChampion Fleece: Christine Diller,

MerinoFleece,Harrod

Open Class Dairy Pee Wee Showmanship

Champion:CourtneyGoodman,Lima

Open Class Adult ShowmanshipChampion:HeatherKennedy

Open Class Dairy Breeding Stock Champion Female Junior Ayrshire:

RonKennedy,HarrodGrand Champion Ayrshire:RonKen-

nedy,HarrodRes. Champion Ayrshire: Ron Ken-

nedy,HarrodChampion Female Junior Brown

Swiss:AlanBegg,Col.GroveGrand Champion Brown Swiss:Alan

Begg,Col.GroveChampion Female Junior Guernsey:

BradGoodman,LimaGrand Champion Guernsey: Brad

Goodman,LimaReserve Grand Champion Guernsey:

RodWood,LimaChampion Female Junior Holstein:

BradGoodman,LimaChampion Female Senior Holstein:

AlanGoodman,LimaGrand Champion Holstein: Alan

Goodman,LimaReserve Champion Holstein:Marcus

Zwiebel,LimaChampion Female Junior Short-

horn:BrooksWinegardner,BlufftonChampion Female Senior Short-

horn:LisaWinegardner,BlufftonGrand Champion Shorthorn: Lisa

Winegardner,Bluffton

OPEN CLASS • from G7 –– Hog heaven



Madison Buettner, of Delphos Livestock, shows her hog during the Jr. Fair Market Hog Show at the Allen County Fair.

Res. Champion Shorthorn: Lisa Win-egardner, Bluffton

Champion Female Junior Jersey: Makinsey Helser, Ada

Champion Female Senior Jersey: Bob Phillips, Lima

Grand Champion Jersey: Makinsey Helser, Ada

Reserve Champion Jersey: Makinsey Helser, Ada

Supreme Champion Dairy Cow: Ron Kennedy, Harrod

Open Class Best Dressed Pig Contest

1st Place: Callie Carter2nd Place: Nate Tucker3rd Place: Miranda Hilty4th Place: Kylie Hall5th Place: Sam Morrison

Open Class Swine Women’s Showmanship

1st Place: Julie Noonan 2nd Place: Katie Althaus3rd Place: Samantha Amstutz4th Place: Ashley Crow5th Place: Stacey Belcher

Open Class Swine Men’s Showmanship

1st Place: Tom Bacome2nd Place: Colin Barclay3rd Place: David Miller4th Place: Eric Fritz5th Place: Brett Blymeyer

Open Class Swine Champion of Champion Showmanship

1st Place: Julie Noonan2nd Place: Tom Bacome3rd Place: Joel Herd4th Place: Joe Burgei5th Place: Stephanie Lewis

Open Class Market Hogs Champion Gilt: Joe Breneck, HarrodReserve Gilt: Steve Buettner, Ft. Jen-

nings

3rd: Deaven Scott, Ada4th: Mike Reindell, Delphos5th: Madison Zizelman, Spencerville6th: Michelle Miller, Harrod7th: Scott Elwer, Delphos8th: Joel Herd, Lima9th: Kerry Mason, Harrod10th: Randy Barclay, Delphos Champion Barrow: Scott Elwer, Del-

phosReserve Barrow: Joe Burgei, Elida3rd: Will Emerick, Lima4th: Austin Lauf, Lima5th: Austin Lauf, Lima6th: Mitchell Scott, Ada7th: Kylie Fritz, Delphos8th: Colin Barclay, Delphos9th: Mitchell Scott, Ada10th: Keaton Vandemark, Spencerville

Final Carcass Show Class 1st: Chris Holmes, Elida2nd: Rod Long, Harrod3rd: Mike Reindel, Delphos4th: Matt Treglia, Harrod5th: Matt Hager, Lafayette

Final Carcass Show On Foot Class 11st: Matt Treglia, Harrod2nd: Jordan Motter, Lima3rd: Matt Hager, Lafayette4th: Deavan Scott5th: Kristi Austin, Harrod6th: Mike Reindel, Delphos7th: Whitney Koontz, Harrod8th: Rod Long, Harrod9th: Randy Althaus, Bluffton10th: Leigh Ann Rumer, Harrod

Final Carcass Show On Foot Class 21st: Evan Shafer, Lima2nd: Scott Elwer, Delphos3rd: Jeff Austin, Harrod4th: Lisa Guthrie, Lima5th: Chris Holmes, Elida6th: Jordan Motter, Lima7th: Mike Reindel, Delphos8th Dustin Rowe, Harrod9th: Bryce Belcher, Lima10th: Emily Crowe, Lima

Open Class West Central Ohio Angus Association ShowRegistered Angus Steers

Champion Steer: Scott Kill, Spencerville

Res. Champion Steer: Aaron English, ElidaRegistered Angus Heifers

Jr. Calf Champion: Rylee Closser, Hebron

Res. Jr. Calf Champion: Rylee Closser, Hebron

Jr. Yearling Champion: Kerri Miller, Wapakoneta

Res. Jr. Yearling Champion: Rylee Closser, Hebron

Grand Champion Heifer: Kerri Miller, Wapakoneta

Res. Grand Champion Heifer Jr.: Rylee ClosserRegistered Angus Cows/Calf Pairs

Champion Cow: Aimee Bockelman, NapoleonRegistered Angus Bulls

Grand Champion Bull: Kerri MillerShowmanship – Jr. Division

1st Place: Kerri Miller, Wapakoneta2nd Place: Rylee Closser, Hebron3rd Place: Michelle Bockelman, Napo-

leon4th Place: Haylee Watson5th Place: Cody Wright

Showmanship – Sr. Division1st Place: Aimee Bockelman, Napoleon2nd Place: Corey Sidey, Spencerville3rd Place: Heather Sidey, Spencerville

Open Class Dairy Goat ShowGrand Champion Alpine Jr. Doe:

Tyler Deweerd, Wayland, MIRes. Grand Champion Alpine Jr.

Doe: Holly Buroker, BellefontaineGrand Champion La Mancha Jr. Doe:

Tammy Tullar, Wayland, MIRes. Grand Champion La Mancha Jr.

Doe: Tyler Deweerd, Wayland, MIGrand Champion Nubian Jr. Doe:

Holly Buroker, BellefontaineRes. Grand Champion Nubian Jr.

Doe: Sue Smart, CedarvilleGrand Champion Oberhasli Jr. Doe:

Kirt Schnipke, PandoraRes. Grand Champion Oberhasli Jr.

Doe: Kirt Schnipke, PandoraGrand Champion Saanen Jr. Doe:

Holly Buroker, BellefontaineRes. Grand Champion Saanen Jr.

Doe: Kirt Schnipke, PandoaGrand Champion Toggenburg Jr. Doe:

Dan & Jenny Shelton Family, Rockbridge Res. Grand Champion Toggenburg

Jr. Doe: Dan & Jenny Shelton Family, Rockbridge

Grand Champion Recorded Grade Jr. Doe: Tyler Deweerd, Wayland, MI

Res. Grand Champion Recorded Grade Jr. Doe: Amy Blair Shultz, Napo-leon

Grand Champion All Other Pure-breed Jr. Doe: Amy Blair Shultz, Napo-leon


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Grand Champion Alpine Sr. Doe: Kevin Smith, N. Lewisburg, FL

Res. Grand Champion Alpine Sr. Doe: Kevin Smith, N. Lewisburg, FL

Grand Champion La Mancha Sr. Doe: Tammy Tullar, Wayland, MI

Res. Grand Champion La Mancha Sr. Doe: Tammy Tullar, Wayland, MI

Grand Champion Nubian Sr. Doe: Holly Buroker, Bellefontaine

Res. Grand Champion Nubian Sr. Doe: Sue Smart, Cedarville

Grand Champion Oberhasli Sr. Doe: Kirt Schnipke, Pandora

Res. Grand Champion Oberhasli Sr. Doe: Kirt Schnipke, Pandora

Grand Champion Saanen Sr. Doe: Karinda Miller, Elida

Res. Grand Champion Saanen Sr. Doe: Karinda Miller, Elida

Grand Champion Toggenburg Sr. Doe: Roger Neuenshwander, Berne, IN

Res. Grand Champion Toggenburg Sr. Doe: Roger Neuenshwander, Berne, IN

Grand Champion All Other Pure-bred Sr. Doe: Amy Blair Shultz, Napoleon

Grand Champion Recorded Grade Sr. Doe: Tammy Tuller, Wayland, MI

Res. Grand Champion Recorded Grade Sr.: Tyler Deweerd, Wayland, MI

Kewpee ClassicChampion Steer: Brad Heffner, HarrodRes. Champion Steer: Trevor Dotson,

Alger3rd Place Steer: Dane Jeffers, Mt. Vic-

tory4th Place Steer: Rylee Closser, Hebron5th Place Steer: Dane Jeffers, Mt. Vic-

toryChampion Heifer: Ellie Day, FrankfortRes. Champion Heifer: The Lucas

Family, Amesville3rd Place Heifer: Ali Muir, Waynesfield4th Place Heifer: Haylee Watson, New-

ark5th Place Heifer: The Lucas Family,

Amesvile

Golden Age Day Winners11 A.M. Party

Oldest Man in Attendance: Russell Staley, 93 yrs. old, Bluffton

Oldest Person in Attendance: (Female) Nelle Hobbs, 104 yrs. old, Lima

Longest Married Couple: Russell & Winifred “Winnie” Staley, 70 yrs., Bluffton2 P.M. Party

Oldest Person in Attendance: (Male) Marion Weltz, 96 yrs old, Lima

Longest Married Couple: Elvon & Bette Frankhouser, 70 yrs., Harrod

Horseshoe and Cornhole WinnersA Class Horseshoe Winners

1st Place: Dwain Klink

2nd Place: Roy Hunt3rd Place: Matt Steffen4th Place: Bob Baker5th Place: Gene Henrickson6th Place: Rex Knoch7th Place: John Austin

B Class Horseshoe Winners1st Place: Rich Cook 2nd Place: Kevin Phillips3rd Place: Dick Schnineder4th Place: Jack McClintock5th Place: Paul Johns6th Place: Albert Morales7th Place: Larry Edmiston

C Class Horseshoe Winners1st Place: Don Smith2nd Place: Bob Millager3rd Place: Dan Greeve4th Place: Roy Moore5th Place: Bud Smith6th Place: Ron Wischmeyer7th Place: Kostas Gogis

Kids Day Cornhole Winners1st Place 10 & Under: Alex Cowan1st Place 11 and Over: Ben Cowan

Wednesday Cornhole Teams1st Place: Jim Cowan and Ben Cowan2nd Place: Bryan Holliday and Bryan

Hilliday Jr.3rd Place: Mike Caprella and Jered

Caprella4th Place: Andrew Cavanagaugh and

Ron Wischmeyer5th Place: Anthony Cornetta and Ash-

ley NeumeierSenior Citizen Horseshoes

1st Place: Gene Henrickson2nd Place: Roy Hunt3rd Place: John Austin4th Place: Rich Cook5th Place: Roy Moore6th Place: Bob Millager7th Place: Ron Wischmeyer

Saturday Morning Horseshoe Doubles1st Place: Roy Hunt and Louie Fitzger-

ald2nd Place: John Austin and Jack

McClintock3rd Place: Gene Hendrickson, Roy

Moore, and Ron Wischmeyer4th Place: Dwain Klink and Bob Mill-

ager5th Place: Don Smith and Rich Cook

Saturday Cornhole Winners1st Place: Nick Caprella and Jered

Caprella2nd Place: Lester Flores and Jeremy

Torres3rd Place: Gary Kramer and Tom Brink-

man

4th Place: Jim Cowan and Ben Cowan5th Place: Jason Phillips and Nick Del-

lenbaugh6th Place: Rich Cook and Ron Wisch-

meyer

Demolition DerbyLawn Mower

1st: Jacob Hempfling, Ottawa2nd: Nate Herringshaw, Rudolph3rd: Matt Karhoff, Pandora

Mini Truck1st: Duane Sprague, Buckland2nd: David Grindell, Urbana

Big Truck1st: James Rettig, Grelton2nd: Travis Gibson, Raymond

Stock Heat1st: Justin Dray, Lima2nd: Treg Drexler, Wapakoneta3rd: Ryan Rekler, Lima

Mini Car1st: Jordan Fricke, Elida2nd: Ben Hower, Wapakoneta3rd: Ethan Watkins, Gomer

Big Car1st: Seth Gibson, Bellefontaine2nd: Steve Niece, Ottawa3rd: Dakotah Bailey, Lima


RICHARD PARRISH• The Lima News

Aaron Reindel, 13, shows off his Grand Champion Steer before the Jr. Fair Livestock Auction at the Allen County Fair.

ALLEN COUNTY FAIR RESULTSThe Lima News Sunday, September 4, 2011 G11

4-H special projectsHorseless Horse: Victoria Newland,

Equine Country ClubLlamas: Quinn High, 4-H High Achiev-

ersYou And Your Dog: Noah Hutchinson,

Westside 4-HSmall Animals: Michaela Buettner, Lib-

erty Christian CloversCats: Caitlyn Zimmerman, The Beaver-

dam BunchPet Rabbit: Tyler Gray, Equine Country

ClubVeterinary Science: Alayna Deleon,

Allen County Does And KidsOne-On-One Leadership: Abigail

Moeller, Equine Country ClubClub Teen Leadership: Charlee Hef-

ner, Bunny BoostersStaying Healthy: Taylor Koenig, Spen-

cercool CatsKeeping Fit: Jenni Point, Westside 4-HFirst Aid In Action: Mallory Austin,

Mustang Country Conn.You’re The Athlete: Jenna Foust,

Gomer-Go-GetterAlcohol Decisions: Calla Shaffer, Blue

Ribbon BearcatsTruth About Tobacco: Riley Klaus,

Spencer Cool CatsRope: Matthew Walker, The Beaverdam

BunchSelf Determined: Michaela Buettner,

Libertychristian Clovers; Steven Graham, Perry Blue Ribbon

Bicycles: T.J. Martin, Gomer-Go-GettersPhotography 1: Brooklyn Iams, High

AchieversPhotography 2: Alexa Blanchong,

WestsidePhotography 3: Katie Dunlap, Equine

Country ClubNatural Resources: Michael Buettner,

Johnny Appleseed GangLet’s Explore The Outdoors: Kolby

Casebolt, Westside 4-HFishing- Beg.: Makenzie Conrad, Allen

East Top AchieversFishing-Int.: Jackson Conrad, Allen

East Top AchieversExploring Our Forests: Zeb Smith,

Spencer Cool CatsNatural Resources: Micheala Buettner,

Liberty Christian CloversTrapping: Vincent Schreck, Johnny

Appleseed GangEntomology: Eli Bourassa, The Beaver-

dam BunchExploring Ohio Ponds: John Mohr,

Johnny Appleseed GangOhio Birds: Michael Buettner, Johnny

Appleseed GangSafe Use Of Guns: Jenni Point, Johnny

Appleseed Gang

Basic Archery: Benjamin Henson, Johnny Appleseed Gang

Archery(Shooting): Priscilla Painter, Allen Co. K-9

Shotgun Jr.: Kinsley Gossard, Allen County Sharp Shooter

Shotgun Sr.: Kevin Hefner, Allen County Sharp Shooter

Pistol Jr.: Clay Burkholder, Allen County Sharp Shooter

Pistol Sr.: Abby Pitney, Allen County Sharp Shooter

Rifle: Olivia Dunahay, Allen County Sharp Shooter

Living History: John Merkel, Allen County Sharp Shooter

Robotics: Jackson Austin, Mustang Country Conn.

Radio Controlled Vehicle: Stephen Parthemore, High Achievers

Rockets Away Estes: Evan Bell, West-side 4-H

Rockets Away Bottle: Arianna Smed-ley, Johnny Appleseed Gang

Discovering 4-H: Terry Blake, Perry Blue Ribbon

4-H Crop & ShopMagic Of Electricity: Dylan Baugh-

man, Blue Ribbon BearcatsSmall Engines: James Schaad, Gomer-

Go-Getters

Level 1 Woodworking: Devon Huber, Harrod Lively

Level 2 Woodworking: Forrest Hager, Lafayette Boys And Girls

Level 3 Woodworking: Molly Burk-holder, Amanda Gingersnaps

Level 4 Woodworking: Jason Lauf, Perry Blue Ribbon

4-H Welding: Nolan Cox, Westside 4-H

FFAShop Sweepstakes: Derrik Romero,

Spencerville FFAOutstanding Panel Display: Brock

Bonifas, Delphos FFA

2011 Junior Fair results


Spencerville’s Claire McConnell coaxes her sheep into position for judging during the Sheep Showmanship judging at the Allen County Fair.

See JUNIOR FAIR • G12

The Lima News Sunday, September 4, 2011 G13 G12 Sunday, September 4, 2011 The Lima News

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ALLEN COUNTY FAIR RESULTS ALLEN COUNTY FAIR RESULTS

Woodworking: Derrik Romero, Spen-cerville FFA

Metal Works: Andrew Grothouse, Del-phos FFA

Crop: Tyler Reynolds

ClothingAccessories For Teens: Claire McCon-

nell, Blue Ribbon BearcatsClothes For Middle School: Emily

Swisher, The Beaverdam BunchClothes For High School and Col-

lege: Natalie Johnston, Liberty Christian Clovers

Clothes For Your Career: Maurissa Cummins, Blue Ribbon Bearcats

Dress-Up Outfit: Claire McConnell, Blue Ribbon Bearcats

Fun With Clothes: Elizabeth Swisher, The Beaverdam Bunch

Sundresses And Jumpers: Madelyn Crawford, Liberty Christian Clovers

Loungewear: Kylee Reynolds, Blue Ribbon Bearcats

Outer Layers: Ashton Cluts, The Bea-verdam Bunch

Sew Fun: Sidney Miller, Harrod LivelyTops For Tweens: Emily Himsel, Mus-

tang Country Conn.Sewing For Others: Alexis Neeley,

Gomer Go GettersShopping Savy: Nicole Slusher, High

Achievers

Creative ArtsCreative Arts Sr.: Emily Schwager,

The Beaverdam BunchCreative Arts Jr.: Marcus Zwiebel,

Milky Way DairyCreative Writing: John Core, Blue Rib-

bon BearcatsWriting And Reporting for Teens:

Carrie Ellington, High AchieversScrapbooking Jr.: Rylee Craig, Perry

Blue RibbonScrapbooking Sr.: Claire Deorio, Lima

Lucky CloversQuilting: Stephanie Honigford, West-

side 4-H

Misc. Home Ec.Adventures In Home Living: Abigail

Johnston, Liberty Christian CloverDesigning Interiors: Jenni Point,

WestsideFirst Home Away From Home: Eliza-

beth Fischbach, All American Lone Star Rider

Collectables: Makenzie Conrad, Allen East Top Achievers

Fam. History Treasure Hunt: Michaela Buettner, Liberty Christian Clo-ver

Growing On My Own: Alex Marcus, Auglaize Ag

Growing With Others: Sarah Walker, The Beaverdam Bunch

Money Moves: Markelus Carter, Dad & Me

Teens…On The Road To Financial Success: Hannah Walker, The Beaverdam Bunch

Money Fundamentals: Kathleen Hill, The Beaverdam Bunch

Becoming Money Wise: Alex Marcus, Auglaize Ag.

Cake Decorating Jr.: Rachel Inskeep, High Achievers

Cake Decorating Sr.: Michaela Buettner, Liberty Christian Clover

Food & NutritionI Spy In The Kitchen: Hope Wicker,

Liberty Christian CloversFast Break For Breakfast: Sarah

Walker, The Beaverdam BunchSnack Attack: Derek Inskeep, High

AchieversSports Nutrition 1: Emily Swisher,

The Beaverdam BunchSports Nutrition 2: Caleb Austin, Mus-

tang Country Conn.Racing The Clock: Emily Orwick,

Luck Of The IrishLet’s Bake Quick Breads: Breanna

Nester, A Stitch In TimeYeast Breads On The Rise: Quincy

Livchak, Lima Lucky CloversFood & Fitness For Fun: Felicity

Grant, Mustang Country Conn.

You’re The Chef: Katie Inskeep, High Achievers

The Global Gourmet: Kaley Core, Blue Ribbon Bearcats

Pathways To Culinary Success: Brenna Stover, Mustang Country Conn.

Grill Master: Gabby Livchak, Lima Lucky Clovers

Part Planner: Amanda Lowry, Blue Ribbon Bearcats

Outstanding Livestock Interviews

Beef/Dairy Beef1st Place-Senior: Grant Dues, Aug-

laize Ag2nd Place-Senior: Melissa Hefner,

Auglaize Ag

1st Place-Intermediate: Tyler Begg, Bluffton Cattle Club

2nd Place-Intermediate: Marcus Zwiebel, Milky Way Dairy

1st Place-Beginner: Troy Elwer, Del-phos Livestock

2nd Place-Beginner: Aaron Reindel, Delphos Livestock

Canine1st Place-Senior: Ally Bonnette, Paws

& Pals2nd Place-Senior: Ariel Bonnette,

Paws & Pals1st Place-Intermediate: Abigail Nev-

ille, Paws & Pals2nd Place-Intermediate: Michael

Whetstone, Paws & Pals1st Place-Beginner: Taran Zwiebel,

Paws & Pals2nd Place-Beginner: Austin Walker,

Paws & Pals

Dairy1st Place-Senior: Isaac Winegardner,

Bluffton Cattle Club2nd Place-Senior: Corrine Wood,

Milky Way Dairy1st Place-Intermediate: Marcus

Zwiebel, Milky Way Dairy2nd Place-Intermediate: Tyler Begg,

Bluffton Cattle Club1st Place-Beginner: Joshua Begg,

Bluffton Cattle Club2nd Place-Beginner: Lucas Phillips,

Milky Way DairyGoats

1st Place-Senior: Jacob Lawrence, Allen Co. Does & Kids

2nd Place-Senior: Megan Sommers, Allen Co. Does & Kids

1st Place-Intermediate: Alayna Deleon, Allen Co. Does & Kids

2nd Place-Intermediate: Hannah Dienhart, Allen Co. Does & Kids

1st Place-Beg.: Blake Lamb, Allen Co. Does & Kids

2nd Place-Beg.: Mya Gossard, Allen Co. Does & KidsHorse/Pony

1st Place-Senior: Whitney Lauck,

Equine Country Club2nd Place-Senior: Ariel Bonnette,

Classic Showman1st Place-Intermediate: Makenzie

Conrad, Saddle Pals2nd Place-Intermediate: Schuyler

Unruh, Saddle Pals1st Place-Beg.: Mya Gossard, Equine

Country Club2nd Place-Beg.: Raine Sumney, Classic

Showman

Poultry1st Place-Senior: Jason Lauf, Perry

Blue Ribbons2nd Place-Senior: Whitney Lauck,

Equine Country Club1st Place-Intermediate: Austin Lauf,

Perry Blue Ribbons2nd Place-Intermediate: Madison

Rex, Allen Co Feather Fanciers1st Place-Beg.: Gabrielle Goecke, Blue

Ribbon Bearcats2nd Place-Beg.: Kylee Reynolds, Blue

Ribbon Bearcats

Rabbits1st Place-Senior: Kaley Core, Spencer-

ville FFA2nd Place-Senior: Megan McAdoo,

Bunny Boosters1st Place-Intermediate: Amber Sta-

pleton, America’s Finest2nd Place-Intermediate: Max McA-

doo, Bunny Booster 1st Place-Beg.: Cody Rieman, Bunny

Boosters2nd Place-Beg.: Lindsey Marsteller,

Bunny Boosters

Sheep1st Place-Senior: Claire Mcconnell,

Blue Ribbon Bearcats2nd Place-Senior: Taylor Richardson,

Blue Ribbon Bearcats1st Place-Intermediate: Samantha

Nusbaum, Gomer-Go-Getters2nd Place-Intermediate: Travis Wat-

kins, Gomer-Go-Getters

JUNIOR FAIR • from G11 –––––––––––––––––––– JUNIOR FAIR • from G12 –

See JUNIOR FAIR • G13 See JUNIOR FAIR • G14

Gilt drivenAnticipation


Emily Crow shows off her hog for sale during the Jr. Fair Livestock Auction at the Allen County Fair.


Jr. Fair participants guide their animals around the area during the Open Class Gilt Show during the Allen County Fair.


1st Place-Beg.: Allyson Richardson, Harrod Lively

2nd Place-Beg.: Madison Nusbaum, Gomer Go-Getters

Swine1st Place-Senior: Max McAdoo, Har-

rod Lively2nd Place-Senior: B. Levi Hoy, Lafay-

ette Boys & Girls1st Place-Intermediate: Hanna Keller,

Blue Ribbon Bearcats2nd Place-Intermediate: Emmaline

Miller, Auglaize Ag.1st Place-Beg.: Caleb Austin, Harrod

Lively2nd Place-Beg.: Hannah Elwer, Del-

phos Livestock

RoyaltyAllen County Jr. Fair Royalty

Jr. Fair King: Jacob Lawrence, Allen Co Does & Kids

Jr. Fair Queen: Allie Averesch, Bunny Boosters

Jr. Fair Prince: John Core, Blue Rib-bon Bearcats/Spencerville FFA

Jr. Fair Princess: Jenni Point, Johnny Appleseed Gang

Department RoyaltyBeef Queen: Melissa Hefner, Auglaize

AgBeef Princess: Emily Allen, Auglaize

AgCanine Queen: Ally Bonnette, Paws

& PalsDairy Princess: Corrine Wood, Milky

Way DairyGoat Queen: Megan Joseph, Allen Co

Does & KidsHorse/Pony King: John Mohr, Johnny

Appleseed ClubHorse/Pony Queen: Abigail Moeller,

Equine Country ClubPoultry King: Rory Goble, Harrod

LivelyPoultry Queen: Emma Boughan, Cairo

Corn KobsRabbit King: Max McAdoo, Bunny

BoostersRabbit Queen: Emily Green, Bunny

BoostersLamb & Wool Queen: Makenzie Skin-

ner, Future ShepherdsPork Industry Queen: Emily Lugibihl,

Gomer Go GettersPork Industry Princess: Haley

Calvelage, Delphos Livestock

BoothsFriday, August 19Best Decorated Booth - 12’And

Under: Dad & Me Best Decorated Booth 16’ And Over:

Mustang Country ConnectionsBest Display Of Projects: Westside 4-H

Best Use Of Theme: Liberty Christian Clovers

Most Creative: Blue Ribbon BearcatsBest Scout: Allen County TroopsBest FFA: Spencerville FFAGirl Scouts Neighborhood Award:

Allen County

Saturday, August 20, 12:30 p.m. Poultry

Champion Pen Of 2 Meat Chickens: Madison Rex, Allen Co. Feather Fanciers

Reserve Champion Pen of 2 Meat Chickens: Bailey Croft, Blue Ribbon Bearcats

Champion Jr. Pen Of 2 Meat Chick-ens: Madison Rex, Allen Co. Feather Fan-ciers

Reserve Champion Pen Of 2 Meat

Chickens: Bailey Croft, Blue Ribbon Bearcats

Champion Sr. Div. Pen Of 2 Meat Chickens: Garrett Renner, Cairo Korn Kobs

Res. Champion Sr. Div. Pen of 2 Meat Chickens: Shelby Stevens, Allen Co. Rough Riders

Saturday, August 20, 1 p.m. Canine

Sub Novice A Ovedience: Olivia Meis-ter, Paws & Pals

Sub Novice B Obedience: Jenny Ditto, Allen Co. K-9

Novice A Obedience: Megan Schaef-fer, Paws & Pals

Novice B Obedience: Michelle Hines, Paws & Pals

Graduate Novice A Obedience: Ally Bonnette, Paws & Pals

Open B Obedience: Megan Joseph, Allen Co. K-9

Jr. Grooming & Handling A: Kaitlynn Slone, Paws & Pals

Int. Grooming & Handling A: Taran Zwiebel, Paws & Pals

Int. Grooming & Handling B: Arianna Sassi, Paws & Pals

Sr. Grooming & Handling B: Michelle Hines, Paws & Pals

Sunday, August 21 12:30 p.m. Poultry

Champion Standard Cockerels: Jason Lauf, Perry Blue Ribbon

JUNIOR FAIR • from G13 –


Rabbit royalty


Allen East’s Emily Green (from left), 2011 Allen County Rabbit Queen; Allen East’s Max McAdoo, 2011 Allen County Rabbit King; and Bath’s Allie Averesch, 2011 Allen County Fair Queen, pose for a photo during the Jr. Fair Rabbit Breeding Show at the Allen County Fair.

The Lima News Sunday, September 4, 2011 G15 ALLEN COUNTY FAIR RESULTS

Reserve Champion Standard Cock-erels: Austin Lauf, Perry Blue Ribbon

Champion Standard Pullets: Austin Lauf, Perry Blue Ribbon

Reserve Champion Standard Pul-lets: Jason Lauf, Perry Blue Ribbon

Champion Bantam Cockerels: Jason Lauf, Perry Blue Ribbon

Reserve Champion Bantam Cock-erels: Madison Rex, Allen Co Feather Fanciers

Champion Bantam Pullets: Jason Lauf, Perry Blue Ribbons

Reserve Champion Bantam Pullets: Madison Rex, Allen Co Feather Fanciers

Champion Raising Pullets: Jessica Bendele, Allen Co Feather Fanciers

Reserve Champion Raising Pullets: Zeb Smith, Perry Blue Ribbons

Champion Standard Duck: Madison Rex, Allen Co Feather Fanciers

Reserve Champion Standard Duck: Zach Kraft, Allen Co Feather Fanciers

Champion Bantam Duck: Linnea Ste-phens, Allen Co Feather Fanciers

Reserve Champion Bantam Duck: Madison Rex, Allen Co Feather Fanciers

Champion Goose: Josh Stephens, Cairo Korn Kobs

Reserve Champion Goose: Wil Boughan, Cairo Korn Kobs

Champion Meat Turkey: Coby Goble, Harrod Lively

Reserve Champion Meat Turkey: Destiney Goble, Harrod Lively

Champion Breeding Turkey: Coby Goble, Harrod Lively

Champion Poultry Showmanship 16-19 Years: Kylie Fritz, Delphos FFA

Reserve Champion Poultry Show-manship 16-19 Yrs.: Jordan Barclay, Del-phos FFA

Champion Poultry Shomanship 13-15 Yrs.: Madison Rex, Perry Blue Rib-bons

Reserve Champion Poultry Show-manship 13-15 Yrs.: Halle Strayer, Gomer Go Getters

Champion Poultry Showmanship 9-12 Yrs.: Ethan Grant, Allen Co Feather Fanciers

Reserve Champion Poultry Show-manship 9-12 Yrs.: Christian Rosterfer, Allen Co Feather Fanciers

Poultry Champion Of Champion Showmanship: Jason Lauf, Perry Blue Ribbons

Sunday, August 21 6 p.m. Rabbits

Champion Pen Of 3 Market Rabbits: Marissa Edgington, Bunny Boosters

Reserve Champion Pen Of 3 Market Rabbits: Parker Frey, Bunny Boosters

Champion Fryer: Taylor Clum, Bunny

BoostersReserve Champion Fryer: Marissa

Edgington, Bunny BoostersChampion Fur: Carly Clum, Bunny

BoostersReserve Champion Fur: Breanna

Nestor, Bunny Boosters

Monday, August 22, 9 a.m. Goats

Champion Market Goat: Mya Gos-sard, Allen Co Does & Kids

Reserve Champion Market Goat: Shannon McKamey, Future Shepherds

Champion All Other Breeds: Saman-

tha Vermule, Delphos FFAChampion Harness: Christian Long,

Gomer Go GettersChampion Jr. Meat Doe: Mya Gos-

sard, Allen Co Does & KidsChampion Sr. Meat Doe: Shannon

McKamey, Future ShepherdsChampion Beg. Meat Goat Show-

manship: Blake Lamb, Allen Co Does & Kids

Champion Jr. Meat Goat Showman-ship: Megan Joseph, Allen Co Does & Kids

Champion Sr. Meat Goat Showman-ship: Caitlin Landwehr, Delphos FFA

Champion Of Champions Meat Goat Showmanship: Megan Joseph, Allen Co Does & Kids

Champion Market Goat Rate Of Gain: Abigail Purdy, Allen Co Does & Kids

Reserve Champion Market Goat Rate Of Gain: Mya Gossard, Allen Co Does & Kids

Monday, August 22, 9 a.m. BeefBeginner Beef Showmanship: Troy

Elwer, Delphos LivestockJunior Beef Showmanship: Justin

Siefker, Delphos LivestockSenior Beef Showmanship: Melissa

Hefner, Auglaize AgChampion Of Champions Beef

Showmanship: Justin Siefker, Delphos Livestock

Champion Beef Female: Kylie Fritz, Delphos Livestock

Reserve Champion Beef Female: Cody Wright, Amanda Ag

Champion Feeder Calf: Logan Hef-fner, Auglaize Ag

Reserve Champion Feeder Calf: Cody Wright, Amanda Ag

Champion Rate Of Gain: Casey Troyer, Elida FFA

Champion Improvement: Casey Troyer, Elida FFA

Monday, August 22, 9 a.m. Rabbits

Beg. Rabbit Showmanship Demon-stration: Katie Thaxton, Bunny Boosters

Jr. Rabbit Showmanship Demonstra-tion: Breanna Nestor, Bunny Boosters

Sr. Rabbit Showmanship Demon-stration: Lacy Pellegrini, Bunny Boosters

Champion Of Champion Rabbit Showmanship Demonstration: Kaley Core, Blue Ribbon Bearcats

Champion Beg. Rabbit Bowl: Arianna Smedley, Johnny Appleseed

Champion Jr. Rabbit Bowl: Emily Green, Bunny Boosters

Champion Sr. Rabbit Bowl: Kaley Core, Spencerville FFA

Monday, August 22, 10 a.m. Demonstrations

Jr. Div. Individual: Jackson Conrad, Allen East Top Achievers

Sr. Div. Individual: Emily Green, Bunny Boosters

Jr. Div. Team: Makenzie Conrad, Allen East Top Achievers; Logan Conrad, Allen East Top Achievers

Monday, August 22, 1 p.m. SwineChampion Farrow To Finish: Deavan

Scott, Lafayette B&GReserve Champion Farrow To Fin-

ish: Mitchell Scott, Lafayette B&G

JUNIOR FAIR • from G14 –


Baa-baa bath sheep


Nick Collins of Ada, prepares for sheep judging at the Allen County Fair. ,


Monday, August 22, 3 p.m. Showmanship, 5 p.m. Market Lamb

Champion Beg. Sheep Showman-ship: Allyson Richardson, Harrod Lively

Res. Ch. Beg. Sheep Showmanship: Brandon O’Dell, Blue Ribbon Bearcats

Champion Jr. Sheep Showmanship: Jacob Sherrick, Harrod Lively

Res. Ch. Jr. Sheep Showmanship: Rory Coble, Harrod Lively

Ch. Sr. Sheep Showmanship: Claire McConnell, Blue Ribbon Bearcats

Res. Ch. Sr. Sheep Showmanship: Taylor Richardson, Harrod Lively

Champion Of Champions Sheep Showmanship: Cora Diller, Future Shep-herds

Champion Market Lamb: Travis Wat-kins, Gomer Go Getters

Res. Ch. Market Lamb: Julie Stirn, Gomer Go Getters

Monday, August 22, 7 p.m. Horse/Pony

Sr. Equestrian Achievement Test: Lacey Wright, Allen Co Jr Horsement

Jr. Equestrian Achievement Test: Ally Bonnette, Classic Showmen

Monday, August 22, 7:30 p.m. Beef

Champion Born & Raised Market Steer: Troy Elwer, Delphos Livestock

Res. Ch. Born & Raised Market Steer: Abby Garver, Auglaize Ag

Tuesday, August 23, 8 a.m. Rabbits

Champion Born & Raised Rabbit Market Pen Of 3: Marissa Edgington, Bunny Boosters

Res. Ch. Born & Raised Rabbit Market Pen Of 3: Tristen Clum, Bonny Boosters

Beg. Rabbit Showmanship: Caitlyne Spees, Bunny Boosters

Jr. Rabbit Showmanship: Breanna Nestor, Bunny Boosters

Sr. Rabbit Showmanship: Steven Gra-ham, Bunny Boosters

Champion Of Champions Rabbit Showmanship: Kaley Core, Blue Ribbon Bearcats

Tuesday, August 23, 8 a.m. Horse/Pony

Pony Showmanship 14 & Over: Han-nah Kramer, Equine Country Club

Pony Showmanship 13 & Under: Lil-lian Frye, Equine Country Club

Sr. Showmanship Horses 17-19 Years: Kylie Marsteller, Classic Showmen

Jr. Showmanship Horses 14-16 Years: Sidney Roush, Classic Showmen

Int. Showmanship Horses 11-13

Years: Britlynn Faulder, Classic ShowmenBeg. Showmanship Horses 8-10

Years: Lakin Basham, Classic ShowmenEnglish Showmanship 14 Years &

Over: Taylor Brown, Allen Co. Easy Rid-ers

English Showmanship 13 Years & Under: Madison Jacobs, Equine Country Club

Draft Showmanship: Ashley McClintock, Allen Co Easy Riders

Champion Of Champions Horse/Pony Showmanship: Sidney Roush, Classic Showman

Trail Class 14 Years & Over: Whitney Lauch, Equine Country Club

Trail Class 13 Years & Under: Brit-tany Dickerson, Equine Country Club

Draft Horse/Pony Driving: Ciara Burrell, Allen Co Jr Horsemen

Advanced Reining: Whitney Lauch, Equine Country Club

Beginning Reining: Isabella Frye, Equine Country Club

Western Pony Horsemanship 19 Yrs & Under: Lillian Frye, Equine Country Club

Sr. Western Horsemanship 16-19 Yrs.: Julie Noonan, Equine Country Club

Jr. Western Horsemanship 13-15 Yrs.: Madison Jacobs, Equine Country Club

Beg. Western Horsemanship 8-12 Yrs.: Brittany Dickerson, Equine Country Club

Bareback Pleasure: Evie Rainsburg, Allen Co Easy Riders

Pony Pleasure: Lillian Frye, Equine Country Club

Western Pleasure Over 58” 16-19 Yrs.: Julie Noonan, Equine Country Club

Western Pleasure Over 58” 13-15 Yrs.: Sidney Roush, Classic Showman

Western Pleasure Over 58” 8-12 Yrs.: Palmer Barnett, Classic Showman

Walk/Trot Horsemanship: Abigail Neville, Classic Showman

English Equitation 14 Yrs. & Over: Julie Noonan, Equine Country Club

English Equitation 13 Yrs. & Under: Madison Jacobs, Equine Country Club

English Pleasure 14 Yrs. & Over: Kylie Marsteller, Classic Showmen

English Pleasure 13 Yrs. & Under: Brittany Dickerson, Equine Country Club

Egg & Spoon – 14 Yrs. & Over: Whit-ney Schick, Allen County Rough Riders

Egg & Spoon – 13 Yrs. & Under: Haley Fraunfelter, Allen County Rough Riders

Baby Bottle – 14 Yrs. & Over: Sierra Sizemore & Kaycee Rowe

Baby Bottle – 13 Yrs & Under: Remi Hampton & Lacey Wright

Dressage: Amanda Haines, Allen Co Easy Riders

Tuesday, August 25, 9 a.m. GoatsChampion Jr. Dairy Doe: Megan Som-

mers, Allen Co Does & KidsChampion Sr. Dairy Doe: Megan Som-

mers, Allen Co Does & KidsChampion Production: Kelley Seibert,

Allen Co Does & KidsChampion Beg. Dairy Goat Show-

manship: Blake Lamb, Allen Co Does & Kids

Champion Jr. Dairy Goat Showman-ship: Alayna Deleon, Allen Co Does & Kids

Champion Sr. Dairy Goat Showman-ship: Megan Sommers, Allen Co Does & Kids

Champion Of Champions Dairy Goat Showmanship: Megan Sommers, Allen Co Does & Kids

Champion Born And Raised Market Kid: Megan Joseph, Allen Co Does & Kids

Reserve Champion Born And Raised Market Kid: Jennifer Ditto, Allen Co Does & Kids

Tuesday, August 23, 9 a.m. DairyBeginner Dairy Showmanship:

Schuyler Caprella, Bluffton Cattle Club

JUNIOR FAIR • from G15 – What a grand time



Troy Elwer, of the 4-H/FFA club Delphos Livestock, wins 2011 Grand Champion Steer at the Allen County Fair.

Jr. Dairy Showmanship: Marcus Zwiebel, Milkyway Dairy Club

Sr. Dairy Showmanship: Corrine Wood, Milkyway Dairy Club

Champion Of Champions: Isaac Win-egardner, Bluffton Cattle Club

Dairy ShowmanshipChampion Ayrshire: Sophia Frey,

Milkyway Dairy ClubChampion Brown Swiss: Josh Begg,

Bluffton Cattle ClubChampion Guernsey: Corrine Wood,

Milkyway Dairy ClubChampion Holstein: Tyler Begg, Bluff-

ton Cattle ClubChampion Jersey: Makinsey Helser,

Milkyway Dairy ClubChampion Milking Shorthorn: Isaac

Winegardner, Bluffton Cattle Club

Tuesday, August 23, 2 p.m. Sheep

Supreme Champion Ram: Travis Wat-kins, Gomer Go Getters

Res. Champion Ram: Brandon O’Dell, Blue Ribbon Bearcats

Champion Yearling Ram: Samantha Hilty, Auglaize Ag

Res. Champion Yearling Ram: Saman-tha Hilty, Auglaize Ag

Supreme Champion Ewe: Travis Wat-kins, Gomer Go Getters

Res. Champion Ewe: Brayton Bus-inger, The Beaverdam Bunch

Champion Columbia Ewe: Brayton Businger, The Beaverdam Bunch

Champion Crossbreed Ewe: Travis Watkins, Gomer Go Getters

Champion Horned Dorset: Brandon O’Dell, Blue Ribbon Bearcats

Champion Merino Ewe: Devon Huber, Harrod Lively

Champion Exhibitor’s Young Flock: Brayton Businger, The Beaverdam Bunch

Reserve Champion Exhibitor’s Young Flock: Travis Watkins, Gomer Go Getters

Champion Fleece: Devon Huber, Har-rod Lively

Tuesday, August 23, 2 p.m. Dairy Beef

Beg. Dairy Beef Steer Showmanship: Gabrielle Goecke, Blue Ribbon Bearcats

Jr. Dairy Beef Steer Showmanship: Ashley Baker, Bluffton Cattle Club

Sr. Dairy Beef Steer Showmanship: Diane Tobe, Milky Way Dairy

Champion Of Champions: Ashley Baker, Bluffton Cattle Club

Champion Dairy Beef: Tyler Begg, Bluffton Cattle Club

Res. Champion Dairy Beef: Diane Tobe, Milky Way Dairy

Champion Dairy Beef Feeder: Ashley Baker, Bluffton Cattle Club

Res. Champion Dairy Beef Feeder: Diane Tobe, Milky Way Dairy

Champion Dairy Beef Steer Improve-ment: Joshua Begg, Bluffton Cattle Club

Reserve Champion Dairy Beef Steer Improvement: Joshua Begg, Bluffton Cattle Club

Champion Dairy Beef Feeder Rate Of Gain: Joshua Begg, Bluffton Cattle Club

Res. Champion Dairy Beef Feeder Rate Of Gain: Joshua Begg, Bluffton Cattle Club

Wednesday, August 24, 8 a.m. Rabbits

Champion Californian: Tristin Clum, Bunny Boosters

Res. Champion Californian: Carly Clum, Bunny Boosters

Champion Dutch: Mercediez Hittle, Perry Blue Ribbons

Res. Champion Dutch: Charlee Hef-ner, Bunny Boosters

Champion Holland Lop: Griffin New-land, Bunny Boosters

Res. Champion Holland Lop: Meaghan Hittle, Perry Blue Ribbons

Champion Mini-Lop: Megan Lotz, Aug-laize Ag

Res. Champion Mini-Lop: Samantha Hirt, Bunny Boosters

Champion Mini-Rex: Justice Paxton, Beaverdam Bunch

Res. Champion Mini-Rex: Kiersten Prater, Auglaize Ag

Champion Netherland Dwarf: Zoe Kramer, Beaverdam Bunch

Res. Champion Netherland Dwarf: Deanna Wallace

Res. Champion New Zealand: Lind-sey Deuel, Delphos FFA

Champion All Other Breeds: Breanna Nestor, Bunny Boosters

Res. Champion All Other Breeds: Breanna Nestor, Bunny Boosters

Champion Pen Of 3 Market: Marissa Edgington, Bunny Boosters

Res. Champion Trio: Parker Frey, Bunny Boosters

Champion Rabbit: Breanna Nestor, Bunny Boosters

Wednesday, August 24, 8 a.m. Horses

Thread The Needle – 14 Years & Over: Jennifer Post, Equine Country Club

Thread The Needle – 13 Years & Under: Isabella Frye, Equine Country Club

Kegs-14 Years & Over: Kaycee Rowe, Allen Co Rough Riders

Kegs – 13 Years & Under: Ethan Kramer, Equine Country Club

Speed & Control – 14 Years & Over: Kylee Dirmeyer, Equine Country Club

Speed & Control – 13 Years & Under: Dallas Wright, Allen Co Jr Horseman

Catalog Race – 14 Years & Over: Aubren Davis, Equine Country Club

Catalog Race – 13 Years & Under: Madi Agner, Saddle Pals

Barrels – 14 Years & Over: Jennifer Post, Equine Country Club

Barrels – 13 Years & Under: Caleb Smelcer, Saddle Pals

Flags – 14 Years & Over: Trevor Smelcer, Saddle Pals

Flags – 13 Years & Under: Jackson Conrad, Saddle Pals

Cones & Barrels – 14 Years & Over: Austin Lauf, Saddle Pals

Cones & Barrels – 13 Years & Under: Isabella Frye, Equine Country Club

Poles – 14 Years & Over: Ashlie Szippl, Allen Co Rough Riders

Poles – 13 Years & Under: Caleb Smelcer, Saddle Pals

Versatility: Kylie Marsteller, Classic Showman

Thursday, August 25, 8 a.m. Swine

Champion Beginning Swine Show-manship: Mack, Enzie Holmes, Delphos Livestock

Champion Jr. Swine Showmanship: Emmaline Miller, Auglaize Ag

Champion Sr. Swine Showmanship: Haley Calvelage, Delphos Livestock

Champion Of Champion Showman-ship: Haley Calvelage, Delphos Livestock

Thursday, August 25, 9 a.m. Rabbits

Champion Beginning Rabbit Judg-ing: Katie Baxton, Bunny Boosters

Champion Junior Rabbit Judging: Breanna Nestor, Bunny Boosters

Champion Senior Rabbit Judging: Max Mcadoo, Bunny Boosters

Thursday, August 25, 7 p.m. Horses

Horse And Pony Costume Class: Lynnea Clay, Classic Showman

Jr. Horse And Pony: Lakin Basham, Classic Showman

Groom & Clean Contest: Brellynn Faulder, Classic Showman; Abby Nevill, Classic Showman

Sr. Horse And Pony: Kylie Marstellar, Classic Showman

Groom And Clean Contest: Ally Bon-nette, Classic Showman; Sidney Raush, Classic Showman


JUNIOR FAIR • from G16 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––


1 Stop Spirit Shop LLC2 Men & Hammer302 Carry Out, Ada4K TireA & J WoodworkingA & W Rootbeer of DelphosAce HardwareAdams AutomotiveAdvanced Mechanical PlusAdvantage CleanersAg CreditAgler LivestockAGRI- Gold Seed CornAgri-Gold Nick Brackman Corn

SpecialistAgrigold Seed - Nick BrackmanAlan & Ruth Hefner & FamilyAlberta LeeAll Temp Refregeration Inc.Allan Nott HondaAllen County Auditor - Rhonda

Eddy-StieneckerAllen County FabricationAllen County Farm BureauAllen County Prosecutor - Juergen

WaldickAllen East Friends of 4-HAllen Hughes Septic ServiceAllen Tire Co.Allied EnvironmentalAllison Family ChiropracticAlloway Environmental TestingAlthaus BrothersAlton & Wanda KieneAmanda Animal Hospital - SpencervilleAmeriprise Financial - Greg AvereschAnderson Tractor SupplyAndre Miller’s Mowing ServiceAndy King, AttorneyArby’s Delphos - LimaArmor Fire ProtectionAvonelle BurgeiA-Z Portion MeatsAzzarello’s Realty - Sara J. Whittaker -

LimaB & D Flooring - SpencervilleB & G Auto Recycling Center, Inc.B& G Equipment RepairB&K TruckingBailey WebbBaked To PerfectionBarclay FarmsBeach Ridge TruckingBeaverdam Fleet Service/Northwest

OH Towing & RecoveryBeck’s HybridsBeining ContractorsBellman’s Party Shop

Ben Anderson - State FarmBest One TireBest One Tire of DelphosBierly Well DrillingBiggies Coast to CoastBill & Sharon MusselmanBill Bowersock & Family - SpencervilleBill Younkman & Son ExcuvatingBilly Mack Country StorageBlack Swamp Farm DrainageBlanchard Valley Farmer Co-OpBlock Ins. Agcy.Block InsuranceBluffton Golf ClubBluffton NewsBluffton PrecastBluffton Stone & Paving CompanyBluffton/BeaverdamBob & Deb ElwerBob & Donna HoldgreveBob Boyer Family Farms - LimaBob Cat of LimaBob RiemanBob Sehlhorst - Hay & StrawBobcat of LimaBoughan, ChuckBoutwell CleaningBowman, Dan, and familyBowersock Brothers Spencerville VFW

#6772 - SpencervilleBrad Core - Amanda Twp. TrusteeBrandehoff JewelersBrandt & Melissa MillerBrandon SueverBrauen’s GourdsBRBN Show GoatsBrent Shaffer - WapakonetaBrian & Tina HershbergerBrian Kahle, Pioneer SeedsBridging to Balance - Teresa Wienken -

SpencervilleBrooky’s CitgoBruce & Sylvia AltlenburgerBuckeye Commercial BodyBuckeye ProcessingBuckeye State Mutual Ins. By Block

Ins.Buckeye TruckBunge North AmericaBurkholder Excavating, LLCBusy B RealtyC & G DistributingC & J AgriserviceC&J Boughan IncCameo Beauty SalonCanal Healthmart Pharmacy -

SpencervilleCardinal Bus Sales & Service

Carol Bice/CCR Real EstateCCR Realty - Carol BiceCenters of DelphosChad Wright - Ron Spencer Real EstateChamberlain Huckeriede Funeral

HomeChief Super MarketChiles & Son Laman Bluffton ChapelChiles Laman & SonChuck & Heather Oatman & FamilyCindy PryeCircle K - DelphosCitizens National Bank of BlufftonC-J Agri-ServiceCliff’s Small EnginesCole Humphrey InsuranceCole Motors, AdaColonial Golfers ClubColonial Surface SolutionCommon Grounds CoffeeCore Consulting, Engineering &

SurveyingCountry Styles Beauty Salon -

SpencervilleCounty Line Ag Svc./Kent Feed/Pioneer

SeedCounty Line Auto WreckingCounty Line Pork Inc.Creek Bottom FarmsCreps & Miller Tax ConsultingCreps Insurance AgencyCrop Production ServiceCurt Kaufman, Attorney at LawCustom Agri Systems, Napoleon, Upper

Sandusky & AtticaCustom Interiors & AcousticsD & D GrainD & E Agri ServiceD & K Pulling TeamD&B InvestmentsD.J. Kettle CornDairy HausDairy HutDan & Janice DerringerDan & Marilyn UtrupDan HenningDan Siefker and FamilyDan Younkman ExcavatingDancer Logistics Inc.Dari Freeze (Deer Creek Shops)Darrin & Kathy SutherlandDaryl Steiner & Granger Ins.Dave AultDave & Lisa Siefker & FamilyDave & Lucy Pohlman InsuranceDave Campbell, Ins.

Top 10 buyers• Allen County Fabrication• Heritage Cooperative• H.G. Violet• Kewpee• Meijer• PotashCorp.• R.D. Jones Excavating• Rays Supermarkets• S & S Volvo & GMC Truck• United Equity Inc.

2011 Allen County Fair buyers

See BUYERS • G19

Dave YoungpeterDavid Sherrick FamilyDelphos Ace HardwareDelphos Ace Hardware & Delphos

RentalDelphos Animal HospitalDelphos Area Car ClubDelphos Area Jr. Fair SupportersDelphos Auto SupplyDelphos Bowling & RecreationDelphos Discount DrugsDelphos Optimist ClubDelphos Rental CorporationDelphos YFADennis & Esther SiefkerDenny Scott FamilyDenny, Laurie Badertscher and FamilyDiamond M Vet ClinicDick Clark Real Estate Rick GableDick ElwerDiller Typing ServiceDillers Flooring & InteriorDominion East Ohio GasDonald HaleDoty’s Repair ShopDouble A TrailersDoug & Terry BrownDough HookDr. James FleckDr. Jason Kessen DVMDr. Jeffrey BlanfordDr. Leroy SchroederDr. Mike Skiver, DVMDr. Nick Schmit DDSDr. Ron & Ann PohlE & R Trailer SalesEastside Insurance 1Ed Klingler FamilyEd Reichenbach Ins.Edon Farmer CooperativeEdward Jones FinancialEdward Jones-Ron MichaelEley Excavating Inc.Elida Depot PizzaElida Machine & Tool, Inc. - Terry SlaneElida Young FarmersElite NaturescapesEmerick, BoEmerick, SteveEmerick, WillEmerick, Will AttorneyEmerson & Jeanine BasingerERB PoultryEvans Marathon - SpencervilleEverhart TruckingFamily Eye CareFamily True Value HardwareFarm Credit Services of Mid-AmericaFarm Credit, DelphosFarmer Smith’s Popcorn LLCFarmers Equipment Inc.

Ferguson Insurance, AdaFindlay Implement Co.Findlay Inc.Finishing Touch - Betsy CalvelageFirst Federal BankFirst Federal Bank LimaFirst National BankFords GarageForget Me Not Garden CenterFortman InsuranceFred & Ruth CalvelageFricke, Dennis & NancyFriedrich ConcreteFt. Jennings State BankFull Effect Property MaintenanceG & R Bixel SeedsG. H. Bierly Well DrillingGabe MeyerGallaspie Drainage & Excavating, LLC -

WapakonetaGarrett RennerGarver FarmsGary Lugibihl ExcavatingGast Plumbing & HeatingGeeding ConstructionGeier and Sons Windows and DoorsGerald & Georgia Keller Stone Hauling

- SpencervilleGerald Fischer, AccountingGerdeman T.V.German MutualGilden Insurance AgencyGlandorf Feed Co.Glen & Grace PlaceGlenn DickersonGoecke FarmsGolden Harvest Seeds - Bob ErnestGomer Go GettersGood Time Charlies ChartersGospel Singing TentGossard Grain HaulingGreat Lakes Crop InsuranceGreg’s PharmacyGreve Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep, Inc.Grone ChiropracticGross & Sons MilllworkGrothouse Plumbing and HeatingGrove Dairy - Mike HeffnerGuardian Lima, LLCH & M Machine, Inc.H. G. Violet Equipment - DelphosHabeggers GarageHancock Gas ServiceHanson-Neely Funeral HomeHappy Valley Farms - Larry MoserHarold HeidlebaughHarrod Insurance/Jeff HarrodHarrod Veterinary ClinicHarry HeidlebaughHarry J Reynolds American Legion Post

#191 - Spencerville

Harter & Schier Funeral HomeHawk, Gary CPAHaycock Foot & Ankle CenterHCF Mgt. - Roselawn Manor - Spencer-

villeHeffner, Brad Club CalvesHefner FarmsHefner’s Dairy BarnHeidt Veterinary HospitalHelms Cane ServiceHemker Grain & Trucking Inc.Heritage CooperativeHickey-Morris Insurance Agency - Del-

phosHillbilly Truck Pulls - SpencervilleHilty Show GeneticsHolmes FamilyHomesteadapps.comHope Lodge #214Hoy, LowellHuggy Bear CampgroundHusky Lima RefineryHutchinson, Richard/KathyHutchinson, Robert & JanetI and K DistributorsIGS EnergyIM 3. ComIn Memory of Ken WarringtonIn Memory of John Goedde & Lewis

ElwerIn Memory of Wayne Gerdeman/Allen

Co. EnInsta-Gro Fertilizer, Brian Kahle DealerJ & J Agri ServiceJ.M. Dewitt DCJack & Carolyn RexJackie KnippenJames and Lena BlairJames D. Pohlman Attorney at LawJames M. LawrenceJanet Kroeger-Schrader RealtyJanice Warnecke - SpencervilleJared MeyerJason Bowersock MDJay, Janet, Dorothy & Joyce Lugibihl

Ice CreamJB Pipe Puller LLCJeff & Tammy PointJennings-Gomer EquityJerry Frey, Agent for Ron Spencer Real

EstateJerry Moorman - SpencervilleJim & Janet TrentmanJim & Sheila CramerJim Buchy - GreenvilleJim Dickman InsuranceJim StoutJoan Smith Ameriprise FinancialJoan Smith H & R BlockJoe BurgeiJoe E. & Mona LoshJohn & Betty HowardJohn Nomina CPAJohn Noonan & FamilyJohn Wagner - Nationwide Ins.John’s Boby ShopJones & Sons Show CattleJones, R.D. ExcavatingJoseph Lime CompanyJosh StephensJoyce’s Homemade Carmel Sauce


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BUYERS • from G18 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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Judge Glen DerryberryJudge Richard WarrenJudy Bosch-Schrader RealtyK & K BuildersK & M TireKalmbach FeedsKathy Ann’s BoutiqueKathy’s KurlsKeebler TowingKeith’s Landeck TavernKen Lugibihl Auto & Truck SalesKen RodeKennedy KuhnKenneth & Edith MillerKent PlikardKessner Insurance - LimaKewpee Inc.Keystone MeatsKill’s Flowers - SpencervilleKimmet, DanKing & Lawrence Enterprises 2King Brothers Truck CenterKing, Tom & EileenKirtland’s Auto Repair CenterKlaus & Son ConstructionKlingler, EdKmartKnippen Chrysler Dodge, Jeep of

DelphosKoharts RecyclingKoogler RefuseKory HefnerKroeger GarageL.B. FarmsL. Joe Wright & Family - VenedociaL. W. Seibert FarmsLaKing TruckingLee Family FarmsLee Kinstle - Buick-GMCLee Younkum ServeyingLeffel Dairy Farm, Inc. - SpencervilleLeiber GarageLiberty National BankLima Auto Mall Chevrolet Cadillac

NissanLima Farmers ClubLima Sheet MetalLima Tank WashLinkous ConcessionsLinnea StephensLion ClothingLong, JimLost Creek Golfers ClubLowell ThomasLugibihl Ice CreamLugibihl Spray Service - Dave LugibihlLugibihl, Gary ExcavatingLuke’s Bar & Grill Luke SmithLWS Tax & Accounting ServiceM & B Transportation

M&R Plumbing & HeatingMAG Mowing-Mark EwingMagnam Auto SalesMaple GroveMark & Colleen HefnerMark & Kay SpallingerMark BinkleyMark E. Livestock TransportationMarlin & Kay BurkholderMary’s A & W RootbeerMasters TouchMastersonsMatt Buettner & FamilyMatthew Jordon DDSMaximum Personal AchievementMc Donalds of LimaMc Spen FarmsMcAdoo, Jerry & PhyllisMcDorman, Crosby & BrendaMeijer Inc.Mennonite Mutual AidMetzger Drainage, Inc. - St. Marys

Metzger Popcorn Co.Michael Miller - Oakridge Realty Com-

pany - SpencervilleMid Ohio Energy Coop.Mike MillerMike Skiver, D.V.M.Miller Farms Beef SalesMiller’s CorralMiller’s Corral Your Partner in the

Appliance Bus. - WapakMizek FarmsMoenter Brothers Farms Inc.Mohler FlowersMoonlight Horse RidesMoore Tree Service - Kevin MooreMorral Ohio Bulk Popcorn FacilityMoser Oil Co. - BPMox NurseryMuskingum LivestockNational Lime and StoneNeidert MowersNelson Packaging Co.

Niedecken’s Carry OutNorthwest Oil Co.Northwest Physical TherapyNorthwest TractorNorthwestern Ohio Field & Stream

Assoc. - SpencervilleOakridge Realty Kary RichardsonOakridge Realty Kevin MillerOberly FarmsOlmer’s Alignment ShopOmni SourceOrthopaedic Inst. Of Ohio/Donated to

Our Daily BreadOrthopaedic Institute of OhioOrval Kent FoodsOttawa Feed & GrainOttawa Oil Inc.Ottoville Bank Co.Overholt SidingP K Hauling - Spencerville

BUYERS • from G19 –––– Look of a champion

See BUYERS • G21


Diane Tobe had the Grand Champion Dairy Beef Steer in the Jr. Fair Livestock Auction at the Allen County Fair.


Pandora Family PhysciansPandora Grain & SupplyParker FarmsPatriot ConcretePaul CrowPaul MorgretPeerless Ohio Glove Co-Roger HoffmanPioneer Hi-Bred International - Dennis

KritesPitsenbarger Auto SupplyPohlman BuildersPoor Jack AmusementsPost Agri-Service - SpencervillePotashCorpPremier PropertiesPrestige Tax ServicePutnam Oil & PropanePump Meisters, Inc.Quality ConstructionR.A.M FenceRaabe Ford, Lincoln, Mercury Motor

SalesRaflynn & SonRam HaulingRandy & Pam Businger & FamilyRandy LeibrechtRay ColesonRaymond James InvestmentsRays SupermarketsReichenbach & Steiner, CPAReindel Auction ServiceReindel BrothersReindel FarmsReineke Lincoln Mercury MazdaReliable Plumbing & Heating, Robert

Leis - SpencervilleRichard WarrenRick HelmRick & Kathy Keller & Family -

SpencervilleRick Hellman - Pioneer SeedsRightway Food ServiceRiley Creek MercantileRivercrest Farm ElevatorRobb Overpass Auto SalesRobert & Linda McDonaldRobert May Custom ConcreteRodabaugh Bros MeatsRode FarmsRodoc Sales and LeasingRoger KoenigRomey & VandemarkRon & Lori Schwartz FarmRon Spencer Real Estate - Chad WrightRon Spencer Real Estate Locations

in Delphos, Lima, Wapak - Agent Mike Reindel

Ron Warnecke and FamilyRonald Ringwald, MD - Spencerville

BUYERS • from G20 ––––

See BUYERS • G22

It’s all in the details


Allen East’s Taylor Richardson, 16, holds her sheep still during Sheep Showmanship judging at the Allen County Fair.


Rudolph Foods Co. Inc.Rustic CaféS&K Mower Sales & ServiceS&S Volvo & GMC TruckSam Diller & Mitch Kingsley AttorneysSandee FarmsSandhuhl Clay Works, Inc. -

SpencervilleSandy HellmanSargent AuctioneersSavidges’ Paint & Repair - SpencervilleScattered Acre FarmsSchlegel FarmsSchwinnen ElectricScott Equity/ Moorman Showtec Feeds

(Mike Patterson)Scott Jackson & FamilyScott’s ServiceSeed Consultants, Inc.Shannon Theater/Kim SuterShiny Lil Pony RideShutterbug StudioSiefker Real Estate & Auction Co.Siefker SawmillSielschott, Walsh, Keifer & Regula CPA,

Inc.Siferd Profesional Serv.Skip’s NurserySkyline ChiliSmith’s Realty ProfessionalsSneary FarmsSneary’s AutoSnyder BrothersSoil Logic/Ag ConceptsSpallinger Combine PartsSpallinger MillwrightSpencerville Jr. Fair SupportersSpencerville Quick StopSpencerville Service Club - SpencervilleSpencerville Young Farmers Association

- SpencervilleSpherionSports WarehouseSt. Marys Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Inc. -

St. MarysSt. Rita’s Professional ServiceState Senator Keith FaberStechschulte Custom HarvestSteve & Bonnie BuenttnerSteve & Janet Howell - SpencervilleSteve & Sue DunlapSteve Buettner Asgro SeedsSteve Myers ServiceStratton Auto SalesStrayer Angus FarmStrayer Hog FarmStrayer Sow FarmSue & Ken RingSuperior Federal Credit Union

Suter’s ProduceSVS VisionT & R PoultryT.J. PizzaT.J. Miller TechnologyTabler’s Drive ThruTaco Bell Northwest OhioTed’s MarketTexas RoadhouseThe Centre of BlufftonThe Cutting Edge/Betsy HardestyThe Delphos Herald/Eagle PrintThe Fort - Roger RexThe Journal News - Spencerville

The Locker Room Pizza & WingsThe Neighborhood CleanersThe StallionThe Union Bank The Union Bank Co of DelphosThermo King of DelphosThirsty’s Food & SpiritsThom Craig, & FamilyThomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home -

SpencervilleThompson Seed FarmTim Kahle & Tony Kahle - SpencervilleToby & Mary Strayer - SpencervilleTodd Hager - Hay & Straw

Todd HorstmanToledo Molding & Die - DelphosTom Craig & FamilyTop Hat Market - SpencervilleTopp ChaletTown & Country FlowersTracey Regula & Katie Keifer CPA’sTracy McDermittTri County Driving SchoolTriple J Application LLCTroy RossTrupointe CooperativeTu PuebloTuttle ConstructionTwo Story InvestmentsTyler Muhlenkamp show cattleU. S. Bank - SpencervilleUAW Local 2075 @ General Dynamics

- LimaULM’s Inc.Ulm’s Mobile HomesUncle Al’sUnion Bank Union Bank of Columbus GroveUnited Equity Inc.Unverferth Manufacturing/Kill Bros

DivisionUS BankVan Crest Health CareVanamatic Co.Vancrest Healthcare Center of DelphosVetter Builders Supply Co.VFW Post 3035VFW Post 9648Walmart Super CenterWalter Paxson & FamilyWarnecke Farm EquipmentWater EquipmentWDG Accounting Tax Service - Bill

GableWebb InsuranceWellman Seeds Inc.West Central Ohio PodiatryWest Wood BarbersWestern Garage DoorWestrich FurnitureWilliam Lloyd Insurance Agency/Schmit

MassaWilliams ExcavatingWilliamson Ins. AgencyWilliamson Insurance AgencyWilson, Dave and SueWindmill FarmsWinegardner PetroleumWinegardner Show CattleWinegardner, WallaceWingfield Crop InsuranceWomen’s Health For LifeWood CreationsWright’s Polled Herefords - VenedociaYounkman & Sons Excavating

That’s some pigBUYERS • from G21 ––––


Deavan Scott shows off his Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog after the Jr. Fair Livestock Auction at the Allen County Fair.


Beef1st: Logan Heffner2nd: Emily Allen3rd: Aaron Reindel4th: Abby Garver5th: Casey Troyer6th: Jake Horstman7th: Sarah Allen8th: Melissa Hefner9th: Jason Althaus10th: Jake Horstman11th: Grant Dues12th: Taylor Maag13th: Justin Siefker14th: Troy Elwer15th: Melissa Hefner

Dairy Beef1st: Tyler Begg2nd: Haley Baker3rd: Haley Baker4th: Diane Tobe

Goats1st: Shannon McKamey2nd: Jennifer Ditto3rd: Mya Gossard4th: Megan Joseph

Lambs1st: Destiney Goble2nd: Jacob Sherrick3rd: Allyson Richardson4th: Sydney Miller5th: Claire McConnell6th: Katelyn Richardson

7th: Jonathan Swaney8th: Travis Watkins9th: Claire McConnell10th: Jennifer Point11th: Mitchell Skinner12th: Travis Watkins13th: Julie Stirn14th: Jacob Sherrick15th: Cora Diller

Pork1st: Troy Elwer2nd: Morgan Shobe3rd: Jon Stout4th: Aryanna Brown5th: Hannah Elwer6th: Deavan Scott7th: Lauren Shobe8th: Emmaline Miller

9th: Logan Emerick10th: Emily Buettner11th: Courtney Mason12th: Nolan Arnold13th: Samantha Hilty

Poultry1st: Shelby Stevens2nd: Madison Rex3rd: Lacey McClain4th: Bailey Croft5th: Garrett Renner

Rabbits1st: Marissa Edgington2nd: Caitlyn Lovell3rd: Tristin Clum4th: Parker Frey5th: Megan McAdoo

Bailey Harsh and James Maynard, students from The Ohio State University, grade a hog carcass during the Allen County Jr. Fair Carcass Show at Keystone Meats in Lima.


Winners named in carcass show

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