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78TH ANNUAL 4‑H ACHIEVEMENT BARBECUE A SUCCESS
Andrea Nisley
City Codes
Be = Bertrand
B = Brady
C = Cozad
EC = Elm Creek
EL = Elwood
Eu = Eustis
F = Farnam
G = Gothenburg
K= Kearney
L = Lexington
O = Overton
Oc = Oconto
S = Sumner
182 4‑H members, parents and leaders attended the 78th annual Dawson County 4‑H Achievement Barbecue held Sunday night, October 15, 2023 at the Lexington Middle School Cafeteria. Dawson County Cattlemen provided the beef which was prepared by Jolene Block of the Around the Block Catering and the Dawson County 4‑H Foundation provided the trimmings for the annual event. The Pony Express Association and Dawson County Extension Board members served the group in their usual efficient manner.
A Retirement Appreciation gift was presented to Sheryl Fellers (C) for her indispensable service as a part of the Extension Support Staff for 37 years.
Winners of the "I Dare You" Leadership Award were Jacie Wolfinger (L) and Samual Winter (C). The Outstanding 4‑H Member Service Award sponsored by Nebraska Farm Bureau was presented to Sydni Ringenberg (L). Sydni Ringenberg (L) was chosen to receive the Outstanding Junior Leader Award, presented in memory of Melvin Marshall.
Medals for excellence in several project areas were awarded to Bart Beattie (S) – Plant Science; Jaden Hunke (L) – Shooting Sports; Lexi Johnson (G) – Beef; Taylor Kramer (EC) – Sheep; Emma Luther (O) – Food & Nutrition and Gardening & Horticulture; Neala McCall (O) – Rabbits; Aleigha Negley (G) – Goats; Greta Rickertsen (L) – Public Speaking; Wesley Thompson (L) – Clothing & Textiles and Aerospace (Rocketry); Casey Wahlgren (G) – Photography; and Grant Wahlgren (G) – Home Environment, Wildlife and Safety; and Spencer Walahoski (O) – Poultry.
Winners of the Jack Reed Memorial Judging trophy were Parker Walahoski (O), Top Senior Meats Judge; Paige Walahoski (O) Top Junior Meats Judge; Abby Negley (G), Top Senior Livestock Judge; and Paige Walahoski (O), Top Junior Livestock Judge.
Nebraska 4-H Diamond Clover Pins and Certificates were presented to Gabrielle Caraway (L), Barrett Hunke (L), and Bristol McConville (L).
Josue Casanova (L), Gabrielle Caraway (L), Anna Dillon (C) and Bodee Klemm (L) received the 4‑H Good Start Awards. Augustus Barnes (G), Dallee Barnes (G), Bristol McConville (L) and Griffin Owens (L) received the 4‑H Great Job Awards.
State 4‑H Camp/Conference Trip winners were Preston Beattie (S), Jaden Hunke (L), Trina Pearson (B), Rieker Spradlin (C) and Wesley Thompson (L).
National 4-H Congress $25 cash awards sponsored by Dawson County Farm Bureau were awarded to: Preston Beattie (S); Jaden Hunke (L); Trina Pearson (B); Greta Rickertsen (L); Wesley Thompson (L); Grant Wahlgren (G); and Samual Winter (C).
National 4-H Congress nominees included: Preston Beattie (S); Jaden Hunke (L); Trina Pearson (B); Greta Rickertsen (L); Wesley Thompson (L); Grant Wahlgren (G); and Samual Winter (C).
National 4-H Conference nominees who received Achievement Application medals were: Bart Beattie (S); Preston Beattie (S); Jaden Hunke (L); Taylor Kramer (EC); Emma Luther (O); Trina Pearson (B); Greta Rickertsen (L); Sydni Ringenberg (L); Wesley Thompson (L); Casey Wahlgren (G); Grant Wahlgren (G); and Jaelin Wolfinger (L).
Three, five and 10 year 4‑H members were recognized. Nineteen (19) 4-H members received their 3‑year pins and 24 members received their 5‑year pins. Earning 10‑year pins were: Treyvan Berry (L), Ty Kennicutt (Be), Andrew Kreuscher (G), Jacob Lans (L), Jordan Lans (L), Emma Luther (O), Seth Rhea (L), Mayla Sutherland (C), Casey Wahlgren (G); and Aven Zimmerman (O).
Lengths of service awards were presented to 4‑H leaders. The 4‑H leaders receiving special recognition this year were: Barb Batie (L) for 25 years; Mike Wolff (G) for 20 years; Shana Beattie (S), Kristi Kreuscher (G), Curt Rickertsen (L), Dave Schledewitz (Oc) and Jennifer Schneider (C) for 15 years; and Tina Thompson (L) and Taryn Vonderschmidt (F) for 5 years.
In the 4‑H Council election, Jennifer Hunke (L), Robert Thompson (L), and Taryn Vonderschmidt (F) were elected for three‑year terms. Suzie Wahlgren (G) was elected for a one-year vacant term. Preston Beattie (S), Jaden Hunke (L), and Jaelin Wolfinger (L) will serve on the 4-H Council as youth representatives for a one-year term. Service Certificates to outgoing 4‑H Council members were presented to Carol Keiser (G) and Stephanie Ringenberg (L) in appreciation for their contribution to the 4‑H program.
TOP BEEF, SHEEP AND SWINE CARCASSES PROVE WELL FOR 4-H’ERS
City Codes
L = Lexington
C = Cozad
EC = Elm Creek
G = Gothenburg
Br = Brady
WOLFINGER CAPTURES TOP SPOT IN MARKET LAMB EVALUATION, RICKERTSEN CONCLUSIVELY TAKES SWINE MUSCLE EVALUATION
Jaelin Wolfinger of Lexington took top honors in the Market Lamb Evaluation Contest as she was awarded the champion trophy for her market lamb. Grant Walahoski owned the reserve champion lamb.
In the Swine Muscle Evaluation Contest, Greta Rickertsen of Lexington grabbed the champion title at the 2023 Dawson County Fair. As Augustus Barnes of Gothenburg received the reserve champion spot.
The 135-pound Champion 4-H market lamb owned by Jaelin Wolfinger, daughter of Jake and Janice Wolfinger, had a .15 back fat with 3.97 square inches of loin eye area and a 49.743 percent lean reading. Grant Walahoski’s lamb had a 49.626 percent lean reading. There were 12 lambs entered in this ultrasound contest. This is the 36th annual Dawson County 4-H Market Lamb Muscle Evaluation Contest.
The Champion 4-H market hog yielding the highest percent muscle was owned by Greta Rickertsen, daughter of Curt and Holly Rickertsen. Greta’s pig had 64.07 percent lean reading, a back fat of 0.40 and 8.43 square inches of loin eye area. Augustus Barnes, son of Tyrell and Malloree Barnes, owned the Reserve Champion market hog with 61.62 percent lean reading. There were 11 hogs entered in the contest. This is the 46th year for the hog carcass contest.
2023 Market Lamb Percent Muscle Contest Ribbon Placings
Purples: Jaelin Wolfinger (L) x 2; Grant Walahoski (O); and Spencer Walahoski (O). Blue ribbons: Kehl Jones (G); Taylor Kramer (EC) x 2; Trina Pearson (Br); and Samual Winter (C).
Red ribbon: Samual Winter (C).
Red ribbons (lightweight lambs): Kehl Jones (G) and Taylor Kramer (EC).
2023 Market Swine Percent Muscle Contest Ribbon Placings
Purples: Greta Rickertsen (L); Augustus Barnes (G); and Lorelai Rickertsen (L). Blue ribbons: Augustus Barnes (G) and Owen Fairley (Br).
Red ribbons: Dallee Barnes (G); Alexandra Rickertsen (L); Emma Peterson (G) x 2; Augustus Barnes (G); and Owen Fairley (Br).
The carcass data was collected by Allen Hines with Nebraska SPF of Lincoln using ultrasonic equipment. Special premiums will be awarded by donors to the 4-H Livestock Premium Fund. Expenses were sponsored by the Dawson County 4-H Foundation and the Dawson County Agricultural Society.
Augustus Barnes of Gothenburg won the Reserve Champion trophy for his 61.62 percent lean market hog during the Swine Carcass Contest.
4-H ACHIEVEMENT APPLICATION DUE OCTOBER 2ND
Andrea Nisley
The 4-H Achievement Application is an organized presentation of what has been learned and accomplished in 4-H. When accurately and carefully assembled, it is a useful tool for determining progress and personal growth.
According to Andrea Nisley, UN-L Extension Educator, the 4-H Achievement Application for awards recognition is due October 2nd in the Dawson County Extension Office before 5:00 p.m. Ribbons to all who complete and turn in an application by deadline. The Dawson County Extension Office has the 2023 direction guidelines to help 4-H'ers start or update the awards application or they are available on the Dawson County website:
https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/dawson/dawson-county-4-h-annual-achievement-application/
Dawson County 4-H Annual Achievement Application | Nebraska Extension
4-H Awards Workshop: Wednesday, July 19, 2023 @ 7:00 p.m. at the Dawson County Extension Meeting Room Applications are due October 2, 2023 before 5:00 p.m. Powerpoint used at workshop - pptx (notes included) Powerpoint used at workshop - pdf
extension.unl.edu
The 4-H Council will review the 4-H application and make selections. 4-H'ers will be recognized at the 4-H Achievement Barbecue on Sunday, October 15, at 5:30 p.m. at the Lexington Middle School.
The 4-H program is an educational system that uses a wide variety of delivery methods to reach a diverse youth audience. Motivating youth and adults is enhanced with a comprehensive program of recognition. For some 4-H'ers, regularly attending meetings or participating in an educational experience is an accomplishment, worthy of recognition. Some young people are challenged by setting their own personal goals and working to achieve them. Others are challenged by working to achieve pre-established standards of excellence. Some are motivated by a highly structured experience that leads to champions or other single awards.
4-H Awards Workshop: Wednesday, July 19, 2023 @ 7:00 p.m. at the Dawson County Extension Meeting Room Applications are due October 2, 2023 before 5:00 p.m. Powerpoint used at workshop - pptx (notes included) Powerpoint used at workshop - pdf
2023 State Fair Judging Contest (Pictured left to right):
Mollie Spradlin, Cozad; Brooklyn Reiman, Cozad; Carson Reiman, Cozad; Rieker Spradlin, Cozad; Wesley Thompson, Lexington; and Cassidy Reiman, Cozad; – these six Dawson County 4-H’ers participated in the state judging contests – Horticulture, W**d & Grass ID, Tree ID and Insect ID.
2023 State Fair 4-H Culinary Challenge Contest (pictured left to right):
Mollie Spradlin of Cozad and Paige Walahoski of Overton participated in the 2023 State Fair 4-H Culinary Challenge Contest using the challenge ingredient sunflower.
State Fair 4-H Shopping in Style Fashion Show (Pictured left to right):
Melissa Montano of Kearney and Aven Zimmerman of Overton, participated in the 2023 State Fair 4-H Shopping in Style Fashion Show showcasing their consumer skills with a purchased garment.
State Fair 4-H Fashion Show (Pictured left to right):
Karla Herrarte and Sydni Ringenberg, both of Lexington, participated in the 2023 State Fair 4-H Fashion Show showcasing their constructed garments.
2023 DAWSON COUNTY STATE FAIR 4-H CONTEST AND RECOGNITION RESULTS
Andrea Nisley
City Codes
L = Lexington C = Cozad
O = Overton G = Gothenburg
K= Kearney
These Dawson County 4-H’ers received the following ribbon placings at the Nebraska State Fair in the 4-H Contest, Fashion Show Contest, Culinary Challenge Contest, Horticulture Contest, W**d and Grass ID Contest, Tree ID Contest, Insect ID Contest, and Special Awards, according to Andrea Nisley, UNL Extension Educator; Sarah Sivits, UNL Extension Educator; and Mike Wolff, Extension Assistant.
4-H FASHION SHOW
Dawson County 4-H’ers Karla Herrarte (L), Sydni Ringenberg (L), Melissa Montano (K) and Aven Zimmerman (O) competed in the 4-H Fashion Show. Karla and Sydni received purple ribbons showcasing their constructed garments. Melissa and Aven received a purple ribbon showcasing their consumer skills with a purchased garment. Karla Herrarte received the 2023 Nebraska Make It With Wool 4-H Fashion Show plaque given in memory of Alice Doane, past State Director of the Nebraska Make It With Wool for 28 years.
4-H DESIGN GALLERY EXHIBITS
Wesley Thompson (L) STEAM Clothing 3 - A Stitch Further (navy blue wool military coat); and Karla Herrarte (L) - STEAM Clothing 3 - A Stitch Further (crimson red wool coat and black/cream/ red plaid wool dress); were selected for exhibition in the “4-H Design Gallery”.
4H CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION
Wesley Thompson (L) received the 2023 Nebraska Make It With Wool 4-H Construction Best of Show plaque for his Navy Blue Wool Military Coat. The award was in memory of Alice Doane, past State Director of the Nebraska Make It With Wool for 28 years.
4-H CULINARY CHALLENGE CONTEST
Mollie Spradlin (C) and Paige Walahoski (O) received a purple ribbon and ranked 3rd in the 4-H Culinary Challenge Contest using the challenge ingredient sunflower in their “4-H Girls Party Picnic”.
4-H HORTICULTURE CONTEST
The following Dawson County 4-Her’s participated in the State 4-H Horticulture Identification Contest. Intermediate Division blue ribbon winners were Mollie Spradlin (C), Cassidy Reiman (C), and Brooklyn Reiman (C). Brooklyn Reiman placed 5th and Cassidy Reiman placed 7th. The Intermediate team of Mollie Spradlin, Cassidy Reiman, and Brooklyn Reiman ranked 1st overall. In the Senior Division, Reiker Spradlin (C) received a blue ribbon with Carson Reiman (C) and Wesley Thompson (L) receiving a red ribbon. Reiker Spradlin placed 9th.
4-H W**D AND GRASS IDENTIFICATION CONTEST
The following Dawson County 4-H’ers participated in the State 4-H W**ds & Grass Identification Contest. Intermediate Division blue ribbon winners were Cassidy Reiman (C) and Brooklyn Reiman (C). Mollie Spradlin (C) and Wesley Thompson (L) received red ribbons. Cassidy Reiman placed 7th and Brooklyn Reiman placed 8th. The intermediate Team of Mollie Spradlin, Cassidy Reiman, and Wesley Thompson ranked 3rd overall. In the Senior Division, blue ribbon winners were Reiker Spradlin (C) and Carson Reiman (C). Reiker Spradlin placed 9th and Carson Reiman placed 10th. The Senior Team of Reiker Spradlin, Carson Reiman, and Brooklyn Reiman ranked 1st Overall.
4-H TREE IDENTIFICATION CONTEST
The following Dawson County 4-H’ers participated in the State 4-H Tree Identification Contest. In the Intermediate Division, Brooklyn Reiman (C) received a red ribbon and placed 3rd . Wesley Thompson (L) received a red ribbon and placed 5th. Reiker Spradlin (C) received a red ribbon and placed 8th in the Senior Division.
4-H INSECT IDENTIFICATION CONTEST
The following Dawson County 4-H’ers participated in the State 4-H Insect Identification Contest. Cassidy Reiman (C) placed 4th in the Intermediate Division receiving a purple ribbon. Carson Reiman (C) placed 8th in the Senior Division receiving a red ribbon.
4-H RAINBOW RIBBON RECOGNITION AWARDS
Every 4-H exhibit at the Nebraska State Fair is unique and special in its own way. However, some really stand out in a crowd! The following list recognizes individuals in the various 4-H Exhibit Hall departments that drew special attention.
Clothing Department
· Wesley Thompson (L) – Clothing 2 Exhibit- “Ham and Roll Sleeve Set - Nice Job on unique project”.
· MaKennah Sauer (L) - Clothing 2 Exhibit - “Wool Jumper- Nice Job Matching Side Seems”.
· Benjamin Dones (L) - Clothing 2 Exhibit - “Beautiful Tailored Jacket, Will Pressed”.
· Melissa Montano (K) - Clothing 2 Exhibit - “Wool Jumpsuit - Zipper Matching is Great!”
· Jaden Hunke (L) - Clothing 2 Exhibit - “Wool Dress - Beautiful Matching of Plaids!”
· Wesley Thompson (L) - Clothing 3 Exhibit “Military Coat - Buttons Sewn on Beautiful.”
· Krystal Villezcas (L) - Level 2 Crochet Exhibit - “Gray Cardigan - Well done in workmanship and appearance.”
Photography Department
· Reid Wahlgren (G) - Photography Portfolio - “The creativity and well thought out explanation of each photo.”
· Emma Luther (O) - Photography Level 2 - “Excellent picture of a Strawberry.”
Science & Technology Department
· Josiah Rhea (L) – Unit 4 Woodworking Exhibit – “Cabinet- Excellent Finish”
· Wesley Thompson (L) – Rocket Exhibit – “Screaming Eagle Rocket- Unique design and details.”
Entomology Department
· Seth Wahlgren (G) – Macrophotography - “Hairy Milkweed Beetle Macrophotography”
2023 DAWSON COUNTY STATE FAIR LIVESTOCK EXHIBIT RESULTS
Dawson County Extension Office
City Codes:
B = Brady G = Gothenburg
L = Lexington O = Oconto
For some Dawson County 4-H’ers, the best way to spend a late summer weekend is to compete in livestock shows at the Nebraska State Fair. Dawson County beef, sheep, swine, and rabbit traveled to Grand Island with their owners to compete against the rest of the best from across the state, according to the Dawson County Extension Office.
Here are the details of the 2023 State Fair Livestock competitions:
Beef Showmanship – In Senior Beef showmanship, Jaelin Wolfinger (L) and Jacie Wolfinger (L) received a purple; blue ribbons were awarded to Lizzie David (B) and Trina Pearson (B); In Intermediate Showmanship Bristol McConville (L) received a blue.
Market Beef – In the Market Beef Show, Crossbred Steers, Trina Pearson (B) received a blue ribbon; Lizzie David (B) received a purple ribbon, 2nd place for Registered Steers Shorthorn. Lizzie David (B) received a 4-H Beef Special Awards, Reserve Champion Market Beef Shorthorn. Lizzie David (B) also received a 4-H Beef Special Award, Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer.
Breeding Beef – In the Breeding Beef Show, Jacie Wolfinger (L) received a purple ribbon and 2nd in the Angus Heifer Calves Calved Sept./Oct. 2022; Jaelin Wolfinger (L) received a purple ribbon in Angus Heifer calved May/June 2022; Trina Pearson (B) received a blue ribbon for commercial Breeding Heifer; Jacie Wolfinger (L) received a purple ribbon for Mainetainer yearling Heifers calved March/ April 2022. Jacie Wolfinger (L) also received a 4H Beef Special Award, Reserve Champion Angus Breeding Heifer.
Sheep – In Senior Sheep Showmanship, Jaelin Wolfinger (L) was awarded a purple ribbon, and Trina Pearson (B) was awarded a blue ribbon. In the Market Sheep Natural Color Market Lamb division, Jaelin Wolfinger (L) was awarded a purple ribbon; Trina Pearson (B) was awarded a Red Ribbon, in the Market Sheep, Hampshire Market Lambs division, Jaelin Wolfinger (L) was awarded purple ribbons.
Rabbits – In the Intermediate Rabbit Showmanship division, Neala McCall (O) received a blue ribbon, Neala McCall (O) received a Red Ribbon in the Breeding Rabbit, Mini Lop Sr. Doe division.
Fitting Contest – The following 4-H’ers competed in the 2023 State Fair Fitting Contest. The Crew team members were Jacie Wolfinger (L) from Dawson County and Abby Stallbaumer and Emma Stallbaumer both of Custer County, they made it to the finals. The Bovine Barbers team members were Bristol McConville(L) and Jaelin Wolfinger (L) both from Dawson County and Cooper Lindstrom from Phelps County.
We are proud of all our Dawson County 4-H’ers. They did an excellent job of showing and displaying their animals at the 2023 Nebraska State Fair. Full results from the Nebraska State Fair can be found at https://nebraska4hresults.com/.
2023 DAWSON COUNTY STATE FAIR 4-H STATIC EXHIBIT RESULTS
The Nebraska State Fair is the Premier opportunity for 4-H members to showcase what they have learned and worked on throughout the year. Dawson County 4-H exhibitors had 96 static exhibits at the Nebraska State Fair. The following are the ribbon results, according to Andrea Nisley, UNL Extension Educator. The Rainbow Ribbon indicates that they received special recognition.
2023 Results
Kadie Anderson (G) – Blue - Horticulture - other potatoes; White - Cooking 201- Coffee Cake
Bart Beattie (S) – Blue - Field Crops - Corn
Preston Beattie (S) – Purple - Field Crops - Corn
Terrence Bliven (L) – Blue - General Foods - Basics Recipe Binder; Red - Outdoor Adventure - Level 2 Poster; Red - Photography Unit II - Lighting Print
Josue Casanova (L) – Purple - STEAM Clothing 2 - Simply Sewing Top
Benjamin Dones (L) – Purple & Rainbow Ribbon - STEAM Clothing 2 - Simply Sewing - Lined Jacket
Maggie Duryea (L) – Red - Cooking 201 - Loaf Quick Bread
Barrett Hunke (L) – Red- Special Garden Project - Mrs. Burns Lemon Basil
Jaden Hunke (L); Purple & Rainbow Ribbon - STEAM Clothing 2 - Simply Sewing - Dress, Alter Your Pattern
Hailey Jensen (C) – Purple - Cooking 201 - Creative Mixes; Purple - Cooking 201 - Loaf Quick Bread
Bristol Kubert (JL) – Purple - Cooking 201 - Baking with Whole Grain
Kylee Kubert (JL) – Purple - Cooking 201 - Non-Traditional Baked Product
Caleb Linsenmeyer (O) – Purple - Aerospace Rocket - Any skill with wooden fins, painted by hand/brush
Levi Linsenmeyer (O) – Purple - Aerospace Rocket - Any skill with wooden fins, painted by hand/brush
Addison Luther (O) – Purple - Horticulture - Hot (Non-Jalapeno) Peppers; Purple - Horticulture - Salad Tomatoes; Purple - Cooking 401 - Family Food Traditions; Purple - Veterinary Science - Small Animal/Pet Poster
Emma Luther (O) – Purple - Food Preservation - Unit 2 - Drying - Dried Vegetables; Blue - General Foods - Basic Recipe Binder; Purple & Rainbow Ribbon - Photography Unit II - Creative Composition Print; Blue - Photography Unit II - Expression Through Color Print
Neala McCall (O) – Red - Photography Unit II- Abstract Photography Print
Bristol McConville (L) – Purple - STEAM Clothing 2 - Simply Sewing - Bottom; Purple - STEAM Clothing: Beyond the Needle - Embellished Garment with Original Design; Blue - Shopping in Style - Best Bang for Your Buck Ages 9-13
Melissa Montano (K) – Purple & Rainbow Ribbon - STEAM Clothing 2- Simply Sewing - Jumpsuit
Aleigha Negley (G) – Purple - Food Preservation - Unit 3 - Boiling Canning - 1 Jar Jelled Exhibit
Kollyn Nichols (ED) – Purple - Taxidermy
Griffin Owens (L) – Purple - Heritage Level II: Advanced - Heritage Poster or Flat Exhibit; Purple - Leadership and Citizenship - Care Package Display; Blue - Food Preservation - Unit 2 - Drying - Dried Fruits; Purple - Food Preservation - Unit 2 - Drying - Dried Herbs; Purple - Food Preservation - Unit 2 - Drying - Dried Vegetables
Brooklyn Reiman (C) – Purple - Cooking 301 - Specialty Bread; Blue-Floriculture - Rudbeckia/Black Eyed Susan; Blue - Cooking 201 - Healthy Baked Product; Red - Photography Unit II - Creative Techniques & Lighting Print; Red - Photography Unit II - Expression Through Color Print
McKennah Reiman (C) – Red-Photography Unit II - Candid Photography Print
Josiah Rhea (L) – Purple & Rainbow Ribbon - Wood Science - Woodworking Article
Alexandra Rickertsen (L) – Purple - Aerospace Rocket - Any skill with wooden fins, painted by hand/brush
Greta Rickertsen (L) – Purple - STEAM Clothing 3 - A Stitch Further - Lined Coat; Purple - Aerospace Rocket- Any Skill with wooden, painted by hand/brush
Lorelai Rickertsen (L) – Blue - Cooking 201 - Baking with Whole Grains
Sydni Ringenberg (L) – Purple - STEAM Clothing 3 - A Stitch Further - Dress
Leah Sauer (L) – Purple - STEAM Clothing 2 - Simply Sewing - Dress
Makennah Sauer (L) – Purple & Rainbow Ribbon - STEAM Clothing 2- Simply Sewing - Jumper
Evelynn Schroeder (C) – Blue - Shooting Sports - Shooting Aid or Accessory
Maya Soria (K) – Purple - STEAM Clothing 2 - Simply Sewing - Two-Piece Outfit
Mollie Spradlin (C) – Red - Floriculture - Fairy Garden; Red - Welding - Welding Art; Blue - Food Preservation - Unit 2- Drying - Dried Fruits; Purple -Cooking 301 - Specialty Rolls; Purple - Cooking 201 - Scones
Rieker Spradlin (C) – Purple - Cooking 201 - Non - Traditional Baked Product; Blue - Field Crops: Special Agronomy Project - Freshly Harvested Crop
Wesley Thompson (L) – Purple - Heritage Level 1 Beginning - Other Historical Exhibit; Purple - Leadership and Citizenship - Public Adventure Poster; Purple & Rainbow Ribbon - STEAM Clothing 2 - Simply Sewing - Pressing Matters; Purple & Rainbow Ribbon - STEAM Clothing 3 - A Stitch Further - Specialty Wear; Purple - STEAM Clothing: Beyond the Needle - Beginning Fashion Accessory; Red - Conservation & Wildlife - Mammal Display; Blue - Entomology - Macrophotography; Purple - Outdoor Adventure - Level 2 - Other Camping Items; Red - Shooting Sports - Citizenship/Leadership Project; Blue - Shooting Sports - Practice Game or Activity; Purple - Shooting Sports - Shooting Aid or Accessory; Purple - Shooting Sports - Storage Case; Purple & Rainbow Ribbon Aerospace Rocket - Any skill with wooden fins, painted by hand/brush
Casey Wahlgren (G) – Blue - Photography Unit III - Level 3 Portfolio; Red - Conservation & Wildlife - Wildlife Arts; Purple - Conservation & Wildlife - Wildlife Essay
Grant Wahlgren (G) – Purple - Leadership & Citizenship - Care Package Display; Blue - Photography Unit III - Portrait Print; Blue - Photography Unit III - Advanced Composition Print; Purple - Photography Unit III - Level 3 Portfolio; Blue - Harvesting Equipment - Inventing Wildlife/ Fish Harvesting Equipment, Aid or Accessory; Purple - Cooking 201 - Coffee Cake
Reid Wahlgren (G) – Blue - Photography Unit II - Candid Photography Print; Purple & Rainbow - Photography Unit II - Level 2 Portfolio
Seth Wahlgren(G) – Blue - Photography Unit II - Level 2 Portfolio; Purple & Rainbow Ribbon - Entomology - Macrophotography; Blue - Photography Unit II Abstract Print
Megan Walahoski (O) – Purple - Cooking 401 - Candy
Paige Walahoski (O) – Purple - Cooking 401 - Candy
Jacie Wolfinger (L) – Purple - Welding - Composite Weld Project
Jaelin Wolfinger (L) – Purple - Heritage - Level 1: Beginning - Heritage Poster or Flat Exhibit
Krystal Villezcas (L) – Purple & Rainbow Ribbon - Crochet - Level 2 Crocheted Clothing
Aven Zimmerman (O) – Blue - Shopping in Style - Best Bang for Your Buck Ages 14 -18; Red - Cooking 201 - Healthy Baked Product; Purple - Cooking 401 - Ethnic Food Exhibit
Mollie Spradlin (C) & Paige Walahoski (O) – Purple - 3rd Place Medal - Culinary Challenge Contest
2023 4‑H MISCELLANEOUS COUNTY FAIR RESULTS
Andrea Nisley
Town Codes:
B= Brady
G = Gothenburg
C = Cozad
JL = Johnson Lake
L = Lexington
O = Overton
The Miscellaneous 4‑H area consists of a numerous variety of projects and topics. Some of these projects include veterinary science, wood science, automotive, bicycle safety, posters, electricity, entomology, safety, computers and wildlife conservation, as well as, the club secretary books, news reports and club scrapbooks. The projects brought to the fair were judged with the following results:
FORESTRY
Leaf Display – Purple: Wesley Thompson (L).
CONSERVATION AND WILDLIFE
Wildlife Essay – Purple: Casey Wahlgren (G).
Wildlife Arts – Purple: Wesley Thompson (L) and Casey Wahlgren (G).
Outdoor Adventures Poster – Purple: Terrence Bliven (L).
Other Camping Items – Purple: Wesley Thompson (L).
HARVESTING EQUIPMENT
Harvesting Equipment Aid – Purple: Grant Wahlgren (G).
TAXIDERMY
Taxidermy – Purple: Kollyn Nichols (Ed).
4-H SHOOTING SPORTS
Shooting Aid or Accessory – Purple: Maggie Duryea (L), EveLynn Schroeder (C), and Wesley Thompson (L).
Storage Case – Purple: Wesley Thompson (L).
Practice Game – Purple: Wesley Thompson (L).
Citizenship-Leadership – Purple: Wesley Thompson (L).
SAFETY
First Aid Kit – Purple: Maggie Duryea (L).
AGRONOMY
Field Corn – Purple: Bart Beattie (S) and Preston Beattie (S).
Special Harvest Exhibit – Purple: Rieker Spradlin (C).
ENTOMOLOGY
Insects Macrophotography – Purple: Wesley Thompson (L) and Seth Wahlgren (G).
VETERINARY SCIENCE
Small Animal/Pet Poster – Purple: Addison Luther (O) and Reid Wahlgren (G).
ROCKETRY
Hand or Air Brushed Rocket – Purple: Caleb Linsenmeyer (O), Alex Rickertsen (L) and Greta Rickertsen (L). Blue: Tanner Fairley (G) and Griffin Owens (L). Red: Owen Fairley (G).
Commercially Painted Rocket – Purple: Levi Linsenmeyer (O) and Wesley Thompson (L).
MODEL BUILDING
Level 1 Models – Purple: Alexis Burkink (G), Kristina Burns (C), Anna Dillon (C), Lysa Duryea (L), Maggie Duryea (L), Baylor Gruntorad (L), Carter Gruntorad (L), Barrett Hunke (L), Landen Keller (L), Madison Keller (L), Bodee Klemm (L), Michelle McArdle (C), Alexandra Rickertsen (L) and Lillee Voss (L).
Level 2 Models – Purple: Terrence Bliven (L), Rebecca Burns (C), Elsie Cool (G), Benjamin Dones (L), Levi Linsenmeyer (O), Addie Monzon (L), Maya Soria (K), Mollie Spradlin (C), and Cassidy Reiman (C). Blue: Mckenna Reiman (C).
Level 4 Models - Purple: Addison Burkink (G).
ELECTRICITY
Electrical Board – Purple: Greta Rickertsen (L).
WOODWORKING
Unit 1 (Woodworking Article) – Purple: Levi Linsenmeyer (O) and Mckenna Reiman (C).
Unit 3 (Woodworking Article) – Purple: Cassidy Reiman (C) and Lorelai Rickertsen (L).
Unit 4 (Woodworking Article) – Purple: Josiah Rhea (L).
WELDING
Welding Article – Purple: Joslynn Lans (L) and Mollie Spradlin (C). Blue: Jacob Lans (L).
Welding Furniture – Blue: Jordan Lans (L).
Composite Weld – Purple: Jacie Wolfinger (L). Blue: James Lans (L).
CLOVER KIDS
The Clover Kids 4-H Program is designed with educational objectives focused on youth ages 5-7. It helps enhance the social development of the pre-4-H’ers in a group setting with project activities organized by older youth and adults. This year, exhibitors in the Clover Kids project were:
Maddy Anderson (G) 1 ribbon, Jackson Armstead (C) 1 ribbon, Freya Bliven (L) 3 ribbons, Parker Caraway (L) 2 ribbons, Emma Dillon (C) 1 ribbon, Kimberly Duryea (L) 2 ribbons, Claire Hunke (L) 3 ribbons, Rylan Kubert (JL) 2 ribbons, Jorgianna Lans (L) 2 ribbons, Seth Linsenmeyer (O) 3 ribbons, Jacob McArdle (C) 2 ribbons, Riggs McConville (L) 3 ribbons, Cru O’Neill (S) 2 ribbons, Harlow Rickertsen (L) 3 ribbons, Nixon Roberts (L) 2 ribbons, Elyse Sattler (C) 2 ribbons, and Rece Sorensen (L) 2 ribbons
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Learning how to make decisions about cost, family heritage, color, organization, etc. is just part of what the 4-H’ers learn in the various home environment projects. This year at the 2023 Dawson County Fair, the exhibits were placed as follows:
HERITAGE LEVEL 1
Heritage Poster or Flat Exhibit – Purple: Sophia Burns (C) and Jaelin Wolfinger (L).
4-H History Scrapbook – Blue: Aven Zimmerman (O).
Other Historical Exhibits – Purple: Wesley Thompson (L).
Family Traditions Exhibit – Purple: Reid Wahlgren (G).
HERITAGE LEVEL 2
Heritage Poster or Flat Exhibit – Purple: Griffin Owens (L).
CITIZENSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Care Package Display– Purple: Griffin Owens (L) and Grant Wahlgren (G).
Public Adventure Poster – Purple: Wesley Thompson (L).
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Health and Physical Development Toy, Game or Activity – Purple: Griffin Owens (L).
EXPLORING QUILTS
Medium Quilted Exhibit – Purple: Gabrielle Caraway (L).
DESIGN MY PLACE
Tie & Dye Accessory – Purple: Megan Walahoski (O).
Paper, Plastic, Glass, Clay & Wood Accessory – Red: Maya Soria (K).
Other Simple Home Accessory – Blue: Braelynn Anderson (G).
HEIRLOOM TREASURES
Accessory – Furniture – Purple: Griffin Owens (L).
DESIGN DECISIONS
Bed Cover – Blue: Braelynn Anderson (G).
3D Accessory – Blue: Maggie Duryea. Red: Maya Soria.
Original Made from Wood – Purple: Addison Luther (O). Blue: Grant Walahoski (O) and Paige Walahoski (O).
Accessory – Original Made from Medal – Purple: Rieker Spradlin (C). Blue: Samual Winter (C).
Recycled/Upcycled Item for the Home – Blue: Addison Burkink (G), Sophia Burns (C) and Barrett Hunke (L).
Furniture – Recycle/Remake – Purple: Wesley Thompson (L).
Wood Opaque Finish – Red: Melissa Montano (K).
SKETCHBOOK CROSSROADS
Original Pencil or Chalk Drawing – Purple: Braelynn Anderson (G) and Jaelin Wolfinger (C). Blue: Jenna Anderson (G), Madison Keller (L), Melissa Montano (K), and Cassidy Reiman (C).
PORTFOLIO PATHWAYS
Original Acrylic Painting – Blue: Braelynn Anderson (G) and Lyndsay Anderson (G). Red: Jenna Anderson (G) and Maya Soria (K).
Original Mixed Media – Blue: Jenna Anderson (G) and Lyndsay Anderson (G).
Nebraska Life Exhibit – Blue: Lyndsay Anderson (G).
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