Activities at the North Central Missouri Fair drew to a close on Saturday with beef judging, a demolition derby and baby show, while Friday?s events included sheep judging.
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Activities at the North Central Missouri Fair drew to a close on Saturday with beef judging, a demolition derby and baby show, while Friday?s events included sheep judging.
Beef Show
There were 109 entries in Saturday’s beef show. The supreme champion bull was a Chianina, exhibited by Aaron Landes of Jamesport while the reserve champion, a Maine Anjou, was shown by Kayla Bower of Trenton. The supreme champion steer, entered the home-raised category, was shown by Stephanie Gutshall of Trenton while JoAnn Tummons of Gallatin had the reserve champion, a Shorthorn. The supreme champion heifer, a Hereford, was shown by Jamie Tummons of Gallatin while Luke Harpster of Kidder showed the reserve champion, an Angus.
Showmanship honors went to Jamie Tummons of Gallatin in the junior division and Nicole Bloemendaah of Mendon in the senior division. Stephanie Gutshall also was recognized for having the top home-grown raised steer, receiving a $100 check. The top Grundy County Exhibitor was Sadie Jones of Trenton.
Breed champions included:
Bulls – Luke Harpster, champion, and Jackie Deweese of Brunswick, reserve, Angus; Aaron Landes, champion, Chianina; Daniel Stevens of Bethany, champion, and Jeff Stevens of Bethany, reserve, Charolais; Kayla Bower, champion, and Jamie Tummons, reserve, Maine Anjou; JoAnn Tummons, champion, Shorthorn; and Edward Creason of Cowgill, champion, and Taylor Whitney of Gilman City, reserve, Simmental.
Steers – Brooks Reid of Bosworth, champion, Charolais; Nancy Reid of Bosworth, champion, and Stephanie Gutshall, reserve, Maine Anjou; JoAnn Tummons, chapmion, and Taylor Updike of Plattsburg, reserve, Shorthorn; Aaron Landes, champion, and Mary Reid of Bosworth, reserve, Simmental; Tyler Alden of Hamilton, champion, and Wes Reger of Princeton, reserve, Crossbred; and Stephanie Gutshall, champion, and Seth Swindler of Braymer, reserve, home-raised.
Heifers – Luke Harpster, champion and reserve, Angus; Aaron Landes, champion, and Jamie Tummons, reserve, Chianina; James Stevens of Bethany, champion, and Jessica Stevens of Bethany, reserve, Charolais; Jamie Tummons of Gallatin and Emily Harbert of Unionville, reserve, Hereford; Aaron Landes, champion, and JoAnn Tummons, reserve, Maine Anjou; Jamie Tummons, champion, and McKenzie Keedy of Unionville, reserve, shorthorn; Veronica Conway of Brookfield, champion, and Taylor Whitney, reserve, Simmental; and Erin Croy of Gallatin, champion, and JoAnn Tummons, reserve, Crossbred.
Those winning ribbons included;
Luke Harpster, 3 blue; Nicole Bolemendaal, 2 blue; Michael Witten, 5 blue; Andy Speakman, 1 blue; JoAnn Tummons, 4 blue; Lydia Rehbein, 1 blue; Taylor Updike, 2 blue; Rachael Simmons, 1 blue; Brock Donelson, 1 blue; Cody Williams, 1 blue; Amanda Stevens, 1 blue; Jamie Tummons, 4 blue; McKenzie Keedy, 1 blue; Erin Croy, 1 blue; Denise O’Dell, 2 blue; Kendra Foster, 1 blue; Ryan Creason, 2 blue; Edward Creason, 3 blue; Kinsey Harpster, 1 blue; Blake Baugher, 3 blue;
Aaron Landes, 4 blue, Daniel Stevens, 2 blue; Emily Harbert, 2 blue; Andrew Drummond, 1 blue; John Runde, 1 blue; Casey Jones, 3 blue; Lacey Shaffer, 2 blue; Megan Schmidt, 2 blue; Tanner Pickett, 1 blue; Aaron Maberry, 2 blue; Carissa O’Dell, 1 blue; James Stevens, 2 blue; Veronica Conway, 2 blue; Taylor Whitney, 2 blue; Jeff Deweese, 1 blue; Jessica Stevens, 2 blue; Kayla Bower, 1 blue; Jacie Deweese, 1 blue; Caleb Rehbein, 2 blue; Jeff Stevens, 1 blue; Brooks Reid, 1 blue; Nancy Reid, 1 blue; Stephanie Gutshall, 2 blue; Lacy Jones, 2 blue; Mary Reid, 1 blue; Tyler Alden, 1 blue;
Wes Reger, 1 blue; Jake Weaver, 1 blue; Megan Sloan, 1 blue; Mitch Reger, 1 blue; Tim Hoselton, 1 blue; Sadie Jones, 1 blue; Zane Jones, 1 blue; Tawny Pickett, 1 blue; Ashley Schmidt, 1 blue; Emily Swindler, 1 blue; Seth Swindler, 1 blue; Katie Jones, 1 blue; Jason Quick, 1 blue; Hayley Buckner, 1 blue; Quentin Cameron, 1 blue; Adam Bucker, 3 blue; Angela Quicket, 2 blue; Daniel Simmons, 1 blue; Bruce Fair, 1 blue; Allen Saul, 2 blue; Abby Saul, 1 blue; Braden Donelson, 1 blue; and Shelby Wells, 1 blue.
Baby Show
The Grundy County United Way sponsored a baby show Saturday morning in the Trenton High School commons. Trophies were given to the first-place child in eight categories, with second- and third-place winners receiving ribbons. Each child received a participation certificate. Winners were:
0 to 6 months ? girls, 1. Emily Elyse Ellis, daughter of Laura Lisby and Chuck Ellis; 2. Kennedy Faith Norton, Brandon and Patricia Norton; 3. Kendall Elise Crowley, Jeff and Donalyn Crowley; boys, 1. Zachary Jarvis Ferguson, Tony and Chasity Ferguson; 2. Jaren Joseph Whitney, Joe and Jeanie Whitney; 3. Koleby James McClintick, Brent and Michelle McClintick.
7 to 12 months ? girls, 1. Hannah Rae Zimmerman, Heather Zimmerman; 2. Annie Grace Nelson, Bill and Vera Nelson; 3. Maci Marie Henson, Dennis and Alissa Henson; boys, 1. Robert Michael Urich, Mark and Kristi Urich; 2. Braxton Alexander Smith, Chris Smith and Jamie Brown; 3. Quentin Alexander Lovell, Jeremy and Sara Lovell.
1 to 2 years ? girls, 1. Mackenzie Sue Terhune, Scott and Amanda Terhune; 2. Carly Dawn Taul, Kelly Smashey and Casey Taul; boys, 1. Christian Kincade Koehly, Ron and Rochelle Koehly; 2. Jeran Daniel Critten, Keenan and Melissa Critten; 3. Ethan James O?Neal, Scott and Jo O?Neal.
2 to 3 years ? girls, 1. Liberty Jane Cox, Jeff and Terria Cox; 2. Harlie Mayson Jones, Gabe and Tina Jones; 3. Hailey Summer Critten, Keenan and Melissa Critten; boys, 1. Cy Lane Uthe, Jerald and Kelley Uthe; 2. Jadan Dean Whitney, Joe and Jeanie Whitney; 3. Carlin Wayne Rorebeck, Brandall and Mandy Rorebeck;
Sheep Show
Friday?s sheep show drew 203 head, with Casey Jones of Hamilton showing the supreme champion ram, a Dorset, and Jenny Milligan, also of Hamilton, showing the reserve champion ram, a Columbian. Stephanie Thomas of Cainsville exhibited the supreme champion ewe, cross-bred, and Shelby Young of Bethany showed the reserve champion, an Oxford. The supreme champion market lamb, a Suffolk, was exhibited by Tyler Dietzschold of Chillicothe, while the reserve, a cross-bred, was shown by Quentin Blackford of Hopkins.
Showmanship honors went to Jenny Milligan, senior division, and Lacy Jones of Hamilton, junior division. Samantha Hudson of Trenton was named the Outstanding Grundy County exhibitor for the show.
Breed champions included the following:
Rams – Columbian, Jenny Milligan, champion and reserve; Corridale, Jenny Milligan, champion and reserve; Dorset, Casey Jones, champion and reserve; Hampshire, Colter Hill of Jamesport, champion, and Kimberly Payne of Jamesport, reserve; Oxford, Shelby Young, champion; Rambouillet, Jenny Milligan, champion and reserve; Mini Southdown, Shawn Sipple of Hamilton, champion and reserve; Suffolk, Shelby Young, champion; and Josh Young of Bethany, reserve; and Wethershire, Laura Almond of Brookfield, champion, and Bryan Brotherton of Chillicothe, reserve.
Ewes ? Columbian, Jenny Milligan, champion and reserve; Corridale, Jenny Milligan, champion and reserve; Dorset, Katie Jones of Hamilton, champion, and Jeremy Palmer, Purdin, reserve; Hair Sheep, Paul Patterson of Jamesport, champion; Hampshire, Bryan Brotherton, champion, and Colter Hill, reserve; Oxford, Shelby Young, champion, and Josh Young, reserve; Rambouillet, Jenny Milligan, champion and reserve; Southdown, Kimberly Payne, champion and reserve; Mini Southdown, Shawn Sipple, champion and reserve; Suffolk, Greg Young of Bethany, champion, and Laura Almond of Brookfield, reserve; Cross-bred, Stephanie Thomas of Cainsville, champion, and Josh Blackford of Hopkins, reserve.
Market Lambs ? Hampshire, Colter Hill, champion, and Jalane Alden of Hamilton, reserve; Suffolk, Tyler Dietschold, champion, and Stephanie Thomas, reserve; Cross-Bred, Quentin Blackford of Hopkins, champion, and Tyler Dietzschold, reserve.
Earning ribbons during the show were Jenny Milligan, 21 blue; Casey Jones, 9 blue, 1 red; Jeremy Palmer, 3 blue; Colter Hill, 6 blue; Shawn Sipple, 6 blue; Jeff Stevens, 3 blue, 2 red; Jessica Stevens, 4 blue, 1 red; Greg Young, 8 blue, 1 red; Josh Young, 9 blue; Lacy Jones, 7 blue, 1 red; Debra Snider, 6 blue; Kimberly Payne, 5 blue; Shelby Young, 6 blue; Laura Almond, 4 blue; Jake Alden, Hamilton, 4 blue; Quent Blackford, 6 blue; Bryan Brotherton, 9 blue; Katie Jones, 5 blue; Paul Patterson, 1 blue; Kristin Payne, 4 blue; Kyla Payne, 4 blue; Samantha Hudson, 9 blue; Josh Blackford, 5 blue; Clint Thomas, 5 blue; Stephanie Thomas, 4 blue; Christina Judas, 2 blue; Jalane Alden, 3 blue; Natosha Blackford, 4 blue; Josh Maxwell, 2 blue; Jessica Black, 3 blue; Wes Reger, 2 blue; Tanner Pickett, 1 blue, 1 red; Kari Epperson, 1 blue, 1 red; Tyler Dietzschold, 3 blue; Alison Parkhurst, 2 blue; Eric Webb, 2 blue; Kasey Parkhurst, 2 blue; Savannah Cox, 2 blue; Reggie Dunkin, 2 blue; Jason Estes, 2 blue; Andrea Williams, 2 blue; and Suzy Gauldin, 2 blue.
Fine Arts Show
In the fine arts show, Danny Shew of Princeton had the first-place entry, an animal oil, in the People’s Choice Award while the second-place winner, a pencil portrait, belonged to Andrea Simmer of Chillicothe. They received $100 savings bonds from Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri and Farmers State Bank, respectively.
In the youth division, ribbon winners included Chase Anderson, 1 blue, 1 red; and Harlan Nauman, 1 red. Ribbon winners in the adult division were Lynda Hancock, 1 blue, 3 red, 1 white; Doretta Carmack, 1 white; Andrea Simmer, 1 blue; Katherine McMillan, 1 blue, 1 white; Ernie Rousselot, 1 blue, 1 white; Laura Nauman, 2 blue, 1 red, 1 white; Tracy Trask, 1 blue, 1 red; Bab Baker, 1 read; Kay Anderson, 1 red; Linda Flentje, 2 red; Kathy Tabbert, 2 blue, 1 white; Jeff Brown, 1 blue; Crustal Russell, 1 white; Lisa Brown, 1 blue, 1 red; Loreen McDonald, 1 red, 1 white; Twyla Keuhn, 1 white; Linda Wick, 3 blue, 3 red, 4 white; Kathy Hammond, 1 blue, 1 white; and Danny Shew, 2 blue, 2 red.
Household Arts & Sciences
There were 188 entries from 49 individuals in the senior division of the household arts and sciences division. Leona Keuhn won the Bessie Chamber Award for the most food entries with 21 items. Moore’s Woodworking sponsored the woodworking competition, which was won by Robert Luzenberg in the senior division with a lamp quilt rack and wall shelf and by John Minor in the junior division with a pedestal table.
There were 34 entries in the Kerr-Ball canning competition with Dale Souders winning first place in the picked foods and best of pickles category with Doris Kennedy second in picked foods. Best of soft spreads and first in soft spreads were won by Talma Holt with Mrs. Keuhn winning second in the soft spread category. Mrs. Keuhn was the first-place winner in the preserved fruit competition while Sue Hall was second. Mrs. Kennedy was first and Carrol Key was second in the vegetable preservation category.
Ribbons were awarded to:
Becca Taul, 2 red; Annette Brodie, 4 blue, 1 red, 1 white; Carrol Key, 2 blue; Frances Griffin, 5 blue; Robert Luzenberg, 2 blue, 3 red, 1 white; Clelda Luzenberg, 4 red; Mildred Brown, 4 blue, 1 red; Rosetta Sawyer, 1 blue; Dottie Terry, 1 blue; Ray Henley, 1 blue; Margaret Henley, 2 red, 1 white; Bettie Nelson, 1 blue, 4 white; Mary Lynn Griffin, 1 red; Joy McKeehan, 1 blue; Dale Souders, 2 blue, 1 red; Barbara Hawkins, 1 blue, 1 red, 2 white; Pearl Kelso, 1 blue, 2 red, 1 white; Christine Hunt, 1 red; Audrey Laythan, 1 blue, 1 white; Jean Adwell and Anna Shuler, 1 red;
Lavina Brown, 1 red; Margaret Crawford, 1 blue, 1 red; Linda Flentje, 1 red; Annabel Baugher, 1 blue; Kathy Hamilton, 1 blue; Sue Hill, 9 blue, 5 red, 2 white; Doris Kennedy, 2 blue, 1 red; Mitch Snider, 1 red; Norma Hamilton, 2 blue, 2 red, 4 white; Teresa Russell, 1 red; Leona Keuhn, 9 blue, 7 red, 5 white; Amelia Urich, 4 red, 1 white; Vince Neal, 1 blue; Meryl Summers, 1 red; Peter Allen, 2 blue; and Shirley Griener, 1 blue.
Floriculture
Amended results have been announced for the specimen entries in the floriculture division of the fair. Winning ribbons were:
Laurie Stevenson, 1 red, 1 white; Ella Sorlie, 1 blue, 2 red; Rosetta Sawyer, 3 blue, 3 red; Mildred Foster, 1 red; Mildred Brown, 2 read; Jacky Mack, 1 blue, 1 red; Connor Maphies, 1 white; Danielle Maphies, 1 blue; Neva Chenoweth, 4 blue; Martha McRae, 1 red; Claire Utley, 2 blue, 1 red; Becca Taul, 1 red; Ike Taul, 1 blue, 1 white; Doris Griffin, 2 blue; and Teri Hammett, 2 white.
Demolition Derby
A demolition derby was held on Saturday night, with competition for both full-size and compact cars.
Winners in the full-size division were Steven Finnell of Excelsior Springs, first; George Chaney of Gilman City, second; and Doug Spencer of Trenton, third. In the compact division, Jesse Gray of Gallatin was first, Mark Pettit of Gallatin was second and Jeff Stotts of Trenton finished third.