Junior Fair
Self-Determined
Woodworking: 1st, Kristan and Cleo Bowers, Buckeye Buddies; 2nd, Gavin Manning, 4-H Unlimited; 3rd, Travis Zimmerman, Clinton Farmers.
Article Video
peewee swing showmanship
Natural Resources: 1st, Tyler Cobb, Buckeye Clover Bunch; 2nd, Morgan Wilkinson, Sew Sharp; Honorable Mention, Nicholas Gaietto, Clinton Farmers; Gabie Oliver, Sew Sharp; Jarett Woodall, Sew Sharp; Jozie Hickman, Sew Sharp; Keifer Walker, Bloomville Good Luck Sheep.
Scrapbooking, Jr.: 1st, Cate Frankart, Fightin' 4-H'ers; 2nd, Madison Guth, Sew Sharp; 3rd, Gabrielle Tong, 4-H Guys and Gals; Honorable Mention: Shaye Brown, Victory 4-H; Sydney Hossler, Clever Clover Cadets; Andrea Reiter, Swine Stockade; Heidi Roth, Victory 4-H; Mercedes Snyder, Town and Country Critters; Shayla Thomas, Republic Rowdy Rednecks.
Scrapbooking, Sr.: 1st, Brooke Wise, Bloomville Good Luck Sheep; 2nd, Rachel Pennington, Cloverleaf Kings and Queens; 3rd, Trisha Smith, New Riegel Pork Pushers; Honorable Mention: Katlyn Bollinger, Scipio Shamrocks; Amanda Barger, Scipio Shamrocks; Renee Snavely, Republic Rowdy Rednecks; Ceci Burtis, Clinton Farmers.
Article Photos
PHOTO BY JILL GOSCHE
Max Hershman, 3, participates in peewee swine showmanship at the Seneca County Fair Monday evening. Max won first place in his category. The event, in its second year, was for children not old enough to exhibit an animal at the fair.
Self-Determined: 1st, tied, Ethan Marks, 4-H Guys and Gals, Alex Daniel, H-L Clovers; 2nd, Joselle Rumschlag, Seneca Pens and Friends; 3rd, Jacob Gaietto, Clinton Farmers; Honorable Mention: Devin Goetz, Blue Ribbon Buckeyes; Eric Depinet, H-L Clovers; Jennifer Lucius, H-L Clovers; Kelly Bishop, Blue Ribbon Buckeyes; Chris Weasner, Spirit of '76; Mercedes Snyder; Chelsea McDonald, Blue Ribbon Buckeyes; Evan Wilson, Republic Country Kids.
Gardening
Vegetable Gardening 1: 1st, Bailey Jameson, 4-H Guys and Gals; 2nd, Jena Huffman, Seneca Pens and Friends; 3rd, Stacey Clouse, Eden Jr. Farmers; Honorable Mention: Hannah Huss, New Riegel Rawhides and Woolies; Marybeth Miller, Seneca Survivors.
Fact Box
Seniors Day - Seniors 60+ $2 all day
JF8:30 a.m.Goat show
SF9 a.m.-4 p.m.Senior citizens' activities
JFAfter goatsLlama show
SFWith JFOpen class dairy goat judging
JF9 a.m.Horse grade day/showmanship
JF9 a.m.Beef breeding show
SF10:30 a.m.Horseshoe pitching
SFAfter lunchBlack Swamp Aberdeen Angus
SF4 p.m.Rabbit show
SF6 p.m.Antique machinery parade
JF6 p.m.Junior Fair fun night
JF6:30 p.m.Style revue
SF7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.Robinson Family
SF8 p.m.Pig scramble
Vegetable Gardening II: 1st, Jeremiah Miller, Seneca Survivors; 2nd, Hailey Holmes, Thompson Toilers; 3rd, Dylan Smith, New Riegel Pork Pushers; Honorable Mention: Trisha Smith; David Miller, Seneca Suvivors.
Flowers: 1st, Stephanie Wilfong, Seneca Pens and Friends.
Poster Contest
Ages 8-9: 1st, Rachel Faber, Seneca Pens and Friends; 2nd, Jillian Allygre, 4-H Unlimited; 3rd, Isaac Stover, Town and Country Critters; Honorable Mention, Abby Stultz, Buckeye Clover Bunch.
Ages 10-11: 1st, Cortney Babb; 2nd, Garret Kelly, Town and Country Critters; 3rd, Alexia Factor, Jolly Workers; Honorable Mention: Allison Dendinger, Spirit of '76; Bailey Jameson; Brock Williams, Doggon'its.
Ages 12-13: 1st, Maria Faber, Seneca Pens and Friends; 2nd, Elizabeth Dundore, Eden Jr. Farmers; 3rd, Hannah Miller, Jolly Workers; Honorable Mention: Destony Severs, Jolly Workers; Shannon Schneider, Thompson Toilers.
Ages 14-15: 1st, Kaylyn Goshe, No Limits; 2nd, Hannah Williams, Doggon'its; 3rd, Hope Brickner, Country Clovers.
Ages 16 and Over: 1st, Aaron Strausbaugh, Republic Rowdy Rednecks; 2nd, Devin Goetz, Blue Ribbon Buckeyes; 3rd, Kelsey Rine, Spirit of '76; Honorable Mention: Carrie Galloway, Seneca Pens and Friends.
Booth Awards
Blue Ribbon Buckeyes; Buckeye Clover Bunch; H-L Hog and Dairy; Jolly Workers; Republic Country Kids; Republic Rowdy Rednecks; Seneca Pens and Friends; Sew Sharp; Spirit of '76; Town and Country Critters.
Educational Displays
1st, Maria Faber; 2nd, Jake Margraf, Republic Rowdy Rednecks; 3rd, Rachel Faber; 4th, Mercedes Snyder; 5th, Christen Elchert, New Riegel Rawhides and Woolies.
Junior Fair
Junior Fair King and Queen
Seneca County Jr. Fair King: Jacob Clark, son of Roger and Susan Clark, Bloomville, member of Attica Dairy 4-H Club.
Seneca County Jr. Fair Queen: Holly Metzger, daughter of Micheal and Carmen Metzger, New Riegel, member of New Riegel Rawhides and Woolies 4-H Club.
First Runner-Up King: Brandon Wise, son of Gary Wise and Lorraine Kovasckitz, Tiffin, member of Blue Ribbon Buckeyes 4-H Club.
First Runner-Up Queen: Kelsey Rine, daughter of Robert and Gerri Rine, Green Springs, member of Spirit of '76 4-H Club.
Second Runner-Up Queen: Sprite Severs, daughter of Steve and Heather Factor, Tiffin, member of Jolly Workers 4-H Club.
George Elchert Memorial Scholarship
King Jacob Clark
Queen Holly Metzger
Cathy Margraf Scholarship
Holly Metzger - $750 toward reducing the cost of 4-H camping fees for 2012 and 2013 camps.
4-H Advisory Scholarship
Holly Metzger
Danielle Coleman, New Riegel Rawhides and Woolies.
Home Economics
Jr. Leadership Award
Lindsay Daniel, Eden Dairy.
I Dare You Awards
Erica Adkins, Hopewell Hog and Dairy.
JoAnn Borer, Fightin' 4-H'ers.
Friends of 4-H Awards
Scott and Stacey Kiesel
Tony Golden
45-Year 4-H Advisor
Mary Lonsway, Clinton Farmers.
Jr. Fair Volunteer
of the Year Awards
Alice Luhring, Sycamore.
Jill Earl, Fostoria.
Randall Gittinger, Melmore.
Seneca County Agricultural Hall of Recognition
Lyle Kneeskern, Tiffin.
Senior Fair
Quilts
Hand Quilted
Antique Quilt: 1st, Michelle Yeakle, Tiffin; 2nd, Jane Spitler, Tiffin.
Machine Quilted
Pre-Set Patterned: 1st and 2nd, Nancy Frederick.
Free Motion: 1st, Bernice Dillon, Alvada.
Most Unusual: 1st, Theresa Stover, Tiffin.
Wall Hanging (20"-45"): 1st, Leah Miller, Republic.
Best of Show: Nancy Frederick with Pre-Set Patterned.
Best Exhibit, Hand Quilted and Judged on Stitches: Michelle Yeakle with Antique Quilt.
Best Harmony of Color and Material: Bernice Dillon with Quilt.
Afghans, Crocheted
Baby Afghan: 1st, Brandy McQuistion, Tiffin; 2nd, Bernita Thom, Tiffin.
Granny Stitch: 1st, Jean Haren, Tiffin.
Shell Stitch: 1st, Bernita Thom.
Popcorn Stitch: 1st and 2nd, Susie Kelbley, Tiffin.
Any Not Listed: 1st, Susie Kelbley; 2nd, Pam McQuistion.
Afghans, Knitted
Any Not Listed: 1st and 2nd, June Swope.
Best of Show: June Swope with Any Not Listed, Knitted Afghan
Pillows
Crochet/Knit: 1st, Jean Haren.
Any Not Listed: 1st, Barb Houck.
Best of Show: Barb Houck.
Tablecloth
Hand Embroidered: 1st, Kathryn Chester, Sycamore.
Towels, Doilies, Centerpieces and Handkerchiefs
Embroidered, Hand: 1st and 2nd, Kathy Oliver, Republic.
Cross Stitch, Counted, 1st, Kathy Oliver.
Crochet, Edging: 1st, Monica M. Miller, Tiffin.
Crochet, Solid: 1st and 2nd, Susie Kelbley.
Tablerunner, Buffet, Dresser, Place Sets, Chair Sets
Cross Stitch, Stamped: 1st, Kathyrn Chester.
Crocheted Wearing Apparel and Accessories
Vest/Shell: 1st, Jean Haren; 2nd, Pam McQuistion
Stole/Shawl/Poncho: 1st, Jean Haren.
Scarf/Collar: 1st, Brandy McQuistion; 2nd, Shelby Reinhart, Tiffin.
Hat/Purse: 1st, Shelby Reinhart; 2nd, Jean Haren.
Any Not Listed: 1st, Pam Biller, Melmore.
Knitted Wearing Apparel and Accessories
Stole/Shawl/Poncho: 1st, Karen Beleny, Tiffin.
Scarf: 1st, Karen Beleny; 2nd, Jean Haren.
Hat/Purse: 1st and 2nd, Jean Haren.
Mittens/Gloves: 1st, Jean Haren.
Any Not Listed: 1st, DeAnne Hamilton, Green Springs; 2nd, Jean Haren.
Infant Items
Afghan, Carriage Robe or Crib Cover, Crochet: 1st, Barb Houck; 2nd, Bernita Thom.
Sweater, Cap and Bootie Set, Hand Knit: 1st, Jean Haren.
Cap or Booties, Crochet: 1st, Barb Houck.
Cap or Booties, Hand Knitted: 1st and 2nd, Jean Haren.
Any Not Listed: 1st, Jean Haren.
Knit Handspun Yarns
Scarf/Stole/Poncho: 1st, Karen Beleny.
Best of Show in Yarn Classes: DeAnne Hamilton with Knitted Socks Entry.
Machine Sewing
Infants, Dress/Suit: 1st, Barb Roberts, Tiffin.
Crib Cover: 1st, Jean Haren.
Any Not Listed: 1st, Barb Roberts.
Children, Dress: 1st, Barb Roberts.
Children, Jumpsuit/Pants: 1st, Barb Roberts.
Children, Jumper/Skirt: 1st, Pam Biller.
Best of Show, Machine Sewing: Barb Roberts with Dress Entry.
Rugs
Latch Hook: 1st, Lori Lutes, Tiffin; 2nd, Pam Biller.
Woven Rag: 1st and 2nd, Joan Eberhard, Clyde.
Any Not Listed: 1st and 2nd, Joan Eberhard.
Gifts and Toys
Dolls, Best Dressed, Over 15": 1st, Madelyn Smith, Tiffin; 2nd, Pam Biller.
Dolls, Best Dressed, Under 15": 1st and 2nd, Pam Biller.
Baby Doll: 1st, Pam Biller.
Stuffed Animal, Teddy Bears: 1st, Jean Haren.
Crocheted/Knitted Novelties: 1st, Jean Haren; 2nd, Pam Biller.
Best of Show: Madelyn Smith with Doll Entry.
Pictures and Wall Hangings
Cross Stitch, Stamped, Under 12": 1st and 2nd, Robert Henricks, Fostoria.
Cross Stitch, Stamped, 13-18": 1st, Barb Houck; 2nd, Robert Henricks.
Cross Stitch, Stamped, Over 19": 1st, June Swope; 2nd, Barb Houck.
Best of Show: June Swope with Cross Stitch Over 19" Entry.
Miscellaneous
Potholder/Napkins/Breadcloths/Tablemats: 1st and 2nd, Pam Biller.
Needlepoint on Plastic, Tree Ornaments: 1st, Barb Houck.
Needlepoint on Plastic, Any Not Listed: 1st and 2nd, Pam Biller.
Holiday Decoration
Easter: 1st, Kathryn Chester; 2nd, Pam Biller.
Patriotic: 1st, Pam Biller.
Halloween: 1st, Julie Reinhart.
Christmas, Table Display: 1st, Barb Houck; 2nd, Pam Biller.
Christmas, Stockings: 1st and 2nd, Kathy Oliver.
Any Not Listed: 1st, Kathryn Chester; 2nd, Barb Houck.
Best of Show: Kathryn Chester with Easter Table Cover Entry.
Best of Needlework Department: DeAnne Hamilton with Knitted Socks Entry.
