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Kendall County 4-H members learn and grow through animal projects and shows

By Shaw Local News Network
Lilianna Casbarian of Montgomery finishes strong after she sticks the flag during the Kendall County 4-H horse show in July at Harris Forest Preserve.

Lilianna Casbarian of Montgomery finishes strong after she sticks the flag during the Kendall County 4-H horse show in July at Harris Forest Preserve. (photo provided by University of Illinois Extension)

Editor’s Note: This is part 1 of the 4-H Results from the 2022 Kendall County 4-H Shows. Part 2 will feature the general projects show results.

This summer, scores of local youth shared their 4-H projects and showed animals during the Kendall County 4-H shows, many of which took place Aug. 2 to 6 at the Kendall County Fairgrounds.

“4-H show season is an important – and fun – part of every summer for our members,” Kim Eisnaugle, 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator, said. “They get to demonstrate what they’ve learned and accomplished throughout the whole year and make memories with their friends and families.”

Through their 4-H projects, members try new things, build knowledge and develop life skills to help them now and in the future. They can explore hundreds of projects in seven areas of study: animal science, career and leadership development, creative arts, environmental sciences, global civic engagement, healthy living and nutrition and STEM.

“4-H gave me the opportunity to try a lot of new things and to try something different each year within my projects,” said 4-H graduate Jessica Carlson of Plano. Carlson just completed her last 4-H show season. “Through 4-H, I also was given many opportunities to grow as a person at conferences and as leader within my club. I have met many people, gained new experiences, and learned lifelong skills. I am sad that my time is done with 4-H, but I will always carry the memories I have created with many of my friends and my animals at the fair each year.”

The 4-H animal shows and 4-H conference judging process provide youth with valuable experience and feedback to continue growing and discovering into the next year.

Each summer, dozens of adult community members give back to 4-H through sharing their time and expertise to judge or facilitate 4-H shows or by sponsoring awards such as trophies or banners. Several community members and organizations also contribute to the overall Kendall County 4-H shows to offset additional expenses.

“We greatly appreciate all of our amazing volunteers for giving our youth this positive growth experience,” Eisnaugle said. “Thank you to our Kendall County 4-H show and award sponsors for your support of programs and for recognizing the hard work and dedication of our 4-H youth.”

The 2022 4-H Show sponsors included the Kendall-Grundy Beef Association; MTH Tool Company; Grundy-Kendall Regional Office of Education; Heartland Bank and Trust Company; Kellogg Farms; Meadowvale Inc.; FS Grain LLC; Friends of Sue Rezin; Frank & Cheryl Keller; Kendall County Home & Community Education; Fruland family - In Memory of Robert Fruland; Minooka Grain, Lumber & Supply Company; Wyffels Hybrids - Don Brummel; Lori Haff-DeLancy; Robin Richards McCoy; Alanna Olson; Bev Popp; and the Sucich family.

The 2022 4-H Award sponsors were Blain’s Farm & Fleet; Gary Brigel; V. Robert Brummel Memorial; Lisa Casbarian, Realtor; Conservation Foundation; Noel Cryder Builders; Jerry Dalton Memorial; Fitzgerald family; FNIC Trusted Insurance Advisor; Forget-Me-Not Flowers & Gifts; FS Grain LLC; Robert Fruland Memorial; Delbert Gabel Memorial; Jim & Beth Garbelman; Grainco FS Inc.; Heartland Bank & Trust; Carolyn Herren Memorial; Ron & Patsy Hirsch; Frank and Cheryl Keller; Kellogg Farms; Kendall County Home & Community Education; Kendall County Horse Show Association; Kendall County Pork Producers; Kendall-Grundy Beef Association; Koch Quarter Horses; Meadowvale Inc.; Minooka Grain, Lumber & Supply; MTH Tool Company; Debbie Murray; The Olah Family; Alana Olson; P & W Foundry; James Paul Memorial; Mary Ann Petersen; Pete Petersen Memorial; Bev Popp; State Sen. Sue Rezin; Robin Richards McCoy; Sandwich Veterinary Hospital; Gordon and Ruth Schobert Memorial; Robert (Bob) Schwartz Memorial; Shala Farms; Southwest Real Estate; The Subat family; The Sucich family; Thanepohn family; Winding Creek Nursery; Wyffels Hybrids; and Yorkville Junior Women’s Club.

The 2022 Kendall County Fair 4-H animal show results are as follows: (listed by award, 4-H member name, and 4-H club). Part two of the results, featuring general projects shows, will appear next week.

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Brothers Nathan (left) and Eli Swenson of Newark gently direct their Duroc barrows around the show ring at the Kendall County Fairgrounds on Friday.

Brothers Nathan (left) and Eli Swenson of Newark gently direct their Duroc barrows around the show ring at the Kendall County Fairgrounds on Friday. (photo provided by University of Illinois Extension)

BEEF

• Champion Breeding Animal: Jenna Setchell, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club.

• Reserve Champion Breeding Animal: Jolie Johnson, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club.

• Champion Market Animal: Jolie Johnson, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club.

• Reserve Champion Market Animal: Macy Mahler, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club.

• Champion Junior Showmanship: Jacey Johnson, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club

• Reserve Champion Junior Showmanship: Bailey Brummel, The Dream Catchers 4-H Club.

• Champion Senior Showmanship: Jolie Johnson, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club.

• Reserve Champion Senior Showmanship: Jaiden Mahler, Kendall County Country Kids, 4-H Club.

Kendall-Grundy Beef Association Contest

• Rate of Gain Champion: Cecilia Stewart, Barn and Beyond 4-H Club.

•Live Evaluation Champion: Haley Homerding, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club.

CAT

• Best Cat in Show: Joey Ralston, Barn and Beyond 4-H Club.

• Reserve Best in Show: Kiley Tchebotarev, Stagecoach Trailblazers 4-H Club.

• Champion Female Cat: Kiley Tchebotarev, Stagecoach Trailblazers 4-H Club.

• Champion Spay Cat: Ella Buddy, LaMenu Modelle 4-H Club.

• Reserve Champion Spay Cat: Kiley Tchebotarev, Stagecoach Trailblazers 4-H Club.

• Champion Neuter Cat: Joey Ralston, Barn and Beyond 4-H Club.

• Reserve Champion Neuter Cat: Marcella Schultz, The Dream Catchers 4-H Club.

DAIRY

• Champion Dairy Cow: Sadie Grace Nelson, Stagecoach Trailblazers 4-H Club.

DOG (June 22)

• Best Dog in Show: Emily Wacker, Rockin’ KCs 4-H Club.

• Champion Dog Care 1: Ronnie Johnson, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club.

• Champion Dog Care 2: Emily Wacker, Rockin’ KCs 4-H Club.

• Reserve Champion Dog Care 2: Annie Ralston, Denim and Dust 4-H Club.

• Champion Beginner Novice Obedience: Alexis Modaff, Rockin’ KCs 4-H Club.

• Champion Pre-Novice Obedience: Emily Wacker, Rockin’ KCs 4-H Club.

• Champion Novice Obedience: Ronnie Johnson, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club.

• Reserve Champion Novice Obedience: Trevor Westphal, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club.

• Champion Rally Obedience: Emily Wacker, Rockin’ KCs 4-H Club.

• Reserve Champion Rally Obedience: Ronnie Johnson, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club

• Champion Senior Showmanship: Emily Wacker, Rockin’ KCs 4-H Club.

• Reserve Senior Showmanship: Trevor Westphal, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club.

• Champion Junior Showmanship: Lily Westphal, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club.

• Reserve Junior Showmanship: Alexis Modaff, Rockin’ KCs 4-H Club.

GOAT

• Champion Dairy Goat: Jessica Carlson, Millbrook Mighty Ones 4-H Club.

• Reserve Champion Dairy Goat: Jessica Carlson, Millbrook Mighty Ones 4-H Club.

• Champion Wether Goat: Easton Kempiak, Lisbon Town and Country 4-H Club.

• Reserve Champion Wether Goat: Jessica Carlson, Millbrook Mighty Ones 4-H Club.

• Champion Boer Doe Goat: Easton Kempiak, Lisbon Town and Country 4-H Club.

• Reserve Champion Boer Doe Goat: Jessica Carlson, Millbrook Mighty Ones 4-H Club

• Champion Junior Showmanship: Annalee Korzik, Millbrook Mighty Ones 4-H Club.

• Reserve Champion Junior Showmanship: Easton Kempiak, Lisbon Town and Country 4-H Club.

• Champion Senior Showmanship: Jessica Carlson, Millbrook Mighty Ones 4-H Club.

• Reserve Champion Senior Showmanship: Abigail Munar, Millbrook Mighty Ones 4-H Club.

HORSE & PONY (July 16)

• Sr. English High Point: Sophie Bordelais, Renegades, Rebels and Rogues 4-H Club.

• Reserve Sr. English High Point: Lilianna Casbarian, Spanglish 4-H Club.

• Jr. English High Point: Audrey McAssey, Rockin’ KCs 4-H Club.

• Novice High Point: Jenna Green, Renegades, Rebels and Rogues 4-H Club.

• Reserve Novice High Point: Scarlett Parcels, Renegades, Rebels and Rogues 4-H Club.

• Sr. Western High Point: Lilianna Casbarian, Spanglish 4-H Club

• Reserve Sr. Western High Point: Sara Buss, Rockin’ KCs 4-H Club.

• Jr. Western High Point: Cecilia Stewart, Barn and Beyond 4-H Club.

• Reserve Jr. Western High Point: Joel Stewart, Barn and Beyond 4-H Club.

• Sr. Gaming High Point: Lilianna Casbarian, Spanglish 4-H Club.

• Reserve Sr. Gaming High Point: Vincent Stewart, Barn and Beyond 4-H Club.

• Jr. Gaming High Point: Joel Stewart, Barn and Beyond 4-H Club.

• Reserve Jr. Gaming High Point: Cecilia Stewart, Barn and Beyond 4-H Club.

POULTRY

• Champion Cockerel: Noah Lohrey, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club.

• Reserve Champion Cockerel: Noah Lohrey.

• Champion Pullet: Noah Lohrey, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club.

• Reserve Champion Pullet: Noah Lohrey.

• Champion Poultry Meat Pen: Zadie Bleuer, Lisbon Town and Country 4-H Club.

• Reserve Champion Poultry: Kiptyn Bleuer, Lisbon Town and Country 4-H Club.

• Champion Waterfowl/Turkey/Other: Kiptyn Bleuer, Lisbon Town and Country 4-H Club.

• Reserve Champion Waterfowl/Turkey/Other: Kiptyn Bleuer.

• Champion Junior Showmanship: Nathanael Vickery, Stagecoach Trailblazers 4-H Club.

• Reserve Champion Junior Showmanship: Noah Lohrey, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club.

• Champion Senior Showmanship: Faustina Krysciak, Little Rockets 4-H Club.

• Reserve Champion Senior Showmanship: Madisyn Glenn, Stagecoach Trailblazers 4-H Club.

• Champion Egg Production: John Schobert, Barn and Beyond 4-H Club.

• Reserve Champion Egg Production: Lilianna Casbarian, Spanglish 4-H Club.

• Champion Hen: Lilianna Casbarian, Spanglish 4-H Club.

• Reserve Champion Hen: Faustina Krysciak, Little Rockets 4-H Club.

RABBITS

• Best in Show: Kiley Tchebotarev, Stagecoach Trailblazers 4-H Club.

• Reserve Best in Show: Faustina Krysciak, Little Rockets 4-H Club.

• Best 6-Class Rabbit: Kiley Tchebotarev, Stagecoach Trailblazers 4-H Club.

• Reserve Best 6-Class Rabbit: Brynn Ripsky, Boots, Blue Jeans, and Bows 4-H Club.

• Best 4-Class Rabbit: Faustina Krysciak, Little Rockets 4-H Club.

• Reserve Best 4-Class Rabbit: Audrey McAssey, Rockin’ KCs 4-H Club.

• Champion Rabbit Meat Pen: Kiley Tchebotarev, Stagecoach Trailblazers 4-H Club.

• Reserve Champion Rabbit Meat Pen: Kiley Tchebotarev, Stagecoach Trailblazers 4-H Club.

• Champion Rabbit Single Fryer: Kiley Tchebotarev, Stagecoach Trailblazers 4-H Club.

• Reserve Champion Rabbit Single Fryer: Kiley Tchebotarev, Stagecoach Trailblazers 4-H Club.

• Champion Junior Showmanship: Audrey McAssey, Rockin’ KCs 4-H Club.

• Champion Senior Showmanship: Anna Green, Rebels, Renegades and Rogues 4-H Club.

• Reserve Champion Senior Showmanship: Faustina Krysciak, Little Rockets 4-H Club.

SHEEP

• Champion Ewe: Macy Mahler, Kendall County Country Kids.

• Reserve Champion Ewe: Macy Mahler, Kendall County Country Kids.

• Champion Ram: Macy Mahler, Kendall County Country Kids.

• Champion Single Market Lamb: Sadie Grace Nelson, Stagecoach Trailblazers.

• Reserve Champion Single Market Lamb: Jaiden Mahler, Kendall County Country Kids.

• Champion Pair of Market Lambs: Weston Friestad, Lisbon Town and Country.

• Champion Junior Showmanship: Weston Friestad, Lisbon Town and Country.

• Reserve Champion Junior Showmanship: Molly Hohmann, The Dream Catchers.

• Champion Senior Showmanship: Sadie Grace Nelson, Stagecoach Trailblazers.

• Reserve Champion Senior Showmanship: Jaiden Mahler, Kendall County Country Kids.

SWINE

• Champion Crossbred Barrow: Tucker Whiteaker, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club.

• Reserve Champion Crossbred Barrow: Hailee Dannenberg, Lisbon Town and Country 4-H Club.

• Champion Purebred Barrow: Hailee Dannenberg, Lisbon Town and Country 4-H Club.

• Reserve Champion Purebred Barrow: Eli Swenson, Lisbon Town and Country 4-H Club.

• Champion Market Gilt: Nate Swenson, Lisbon Town and Country 4-H Club.

• Reserve Champion Market Gilt: Clayton Anderson, Millbrook Mighty Ones 4-H Club.

• Champion Barrow Overall: Tucker Whiteaker, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club.

• Reserve Champion Barrow Overall: Hailee Dannenberg, Lisbon Town and Country 4-H Club.

• Champion Breeding Gilt: Eli Swenson, Lisbon Town and Country 4-H Club.

• Reserve Champion Breeding Gilt: Clayton Anderson, Millbrook Mighty Ones 4-H Club.

• Champion Junior Showmanship: Clair Anderson, Millbrook Mighty Ones 4-H Club.

• Reserve Champion Junior Showmanship: Greta Friestad, Lisbon Town and Country 4-H Club.

• Champion Intermediate Showmanship: Easton Kempiak, Lisbon Town and Country 4-H Club.

• Reserve Champion Intermediate Showmanship: Sage Mahler, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club.

• Champion Senior Showmanship: Tanner Kempiak, Lisbon Town and Country 4-H Club.

• Reserve Champion Senior Showmanship: Clayton Anderson, Millbrook Mighty Ones 4-H Club.

MASTER SHOWMANSHIP

• Champion: Jaiden Mahler, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club.

“4-H programs and experiences strive to help youth gain a sense of belonging, develop independence, give back to their communities, and master skills,” Eisnaugle said. “The annual 4-H shows at the fair bring it all together as we celebrate the completion of this 4-H year and look ahead to a new 4-H year in the fall.”

For information about 4-H in Kendall County, visit go.illinois.edu/info4Hdkk.