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Kane County Extension UnitFor more information contact:

535 Randall RoadDeanna Roby

St. Charles, IL 60174Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development

Phone: 630-584-6166 FAX: 630-584-4610Serving DuPage, Kane & Kendall Counties

Release Date: July 24, 2015

2015 Kane County Fair Showcases 4-H Youth and their Hard Work

ST. CHARLES, Ill. – Hundreds of Kane County youth participated in the annual Kane County Fair through their 4-H projects and animal shows in July.

“For months, our 4-H members work to learn new things and develop skills, which they then demonstrate through 4-H exhibits and shows at the annual Kane County Fair,” said Doris Braddock, 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator, Kane County. “The 4-H conference judging and livestock shows provide the youth with valuable experience and feedback to continue growing in their knowledge and skills levels.”

According to Braddock, 4-H has something to offer everyone. With 100-plus project areas, youth can explore arts, sciences, citizenship, personal development, and much more. The 2015 Kane County 4-H Show Results are as follows(listed by name, 4-H club and city of residence):

Natural Resources

Grand Champion Outdoor Adventures – Madelyn Kramer, A Bit More, St. Charles

Reserve Grand Champion Outdoor Adventures –Madison Soloman, Fantastics, St. Charles

Grand Champion Sportfishing – Christopher Haviland, A Bit More, Elgin

Reserve Grand Champion Sportfishing – Jonathan Cameron, A Bit More, Campton Hills

Grand Champion Entomology – Chloe Daufenbach, A Bit More, Elgin

Reserve Grand Champion Entomology – Kyle DeSmet, The Challengers, Gilberts

Grand Champion Forestry – Madde Klinkey, A Bit More, St. Charles

Reserve Grand Champion Forestry – Jacob Fetter, The Challengers, St. Charles

Grand Champion Geology – Caden Einwich, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles

Reserve Grand Champion Geology – Madison Einwich, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles

Grand Champion Wildlife – Kyle DeSmet, The Challengers, Gilberts

Reserve Grand Champion Wildlife –Aiden Schadt, Junior Naturalists, North Aurora

State Fair Delegate - Entomology

Chloe Daufenbach, A Bit More, Elgin

State Fair Alternate – Entomology

Kyle DeSmet, The Challengers, Gilberts

State Fair Delegate - Forestry

Madde Klinkey, A Bit More, St. Charles

State Fair Alternate – Forestry

Jacob Fetter, TheChallengers, St. Charles

State Fair Delegates – Geology

Madison Einwich, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles

Elizabeth Thompson, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles

State Fair Alternates – Geology

Philip deGarcia, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles

Rhett Einwich, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles

Veterinary & Animal Science

Grand Champion Animal Science (ages 8-14) – Emma Raisanen, A Bit More, St. Charles

Reserve Grand Champion Animal Science (ages 8-14) – Kyle DeSmet, The Challengers, Gilberts

Grand Champion Animal Science (ages 15-18) – Nathan Holmer, The Challengers, Hampshire

Reserve Grand Champion Animal Science (ages 15-18) – Madde Klinkey, A Bit More, St. Charles

Grand Champion Vet Sciences – Chloe Daufenbach, A Bit More, Elgin

Reserve Grand Champion Vet Sciences – Tia Jackson, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Pingree Grove

State Fair Delegates

Chloe Daufenbach, A Bit More, Elgin

Nathan Holmer, The Challengers, Hampshire

Madde Klinkey, A Bit More, St. Charles

State Fair Alternates

Kyle DeSmet, The Challengers, Gilberts

Tia Jackson, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Pingree Grove

Emma Raisanen, A Bit More, St. Charles

Child Development
Grand Champion Child Development – Madison Solomon, Fantastics, St. Charles

Reserve Grand Champion Child Development –Brooke Wackerlin, Lincoln Highway, Waterman

State Fair Delegates

Meredith Abbs, Fantastics, St. Charles

Brooke Wackerlin, Lincoln Highway, Waterman

Interior Design

Grand Champion Design Decisions – Samantha Lederman, Kaneville Classics, Sugar Grove

Reserve Grand Champion Design Decisions– Emma Stewart, Fantastics, St. Charles

State Fair Delegates

Samantha Lederman, Kaneville Classics, Sugar Grove

Emma Stewart, Fantastics, St. Charles

Mechanical Sciences

Grand Champion Aerospace – Arjun Vyas, 4-H Academy, Aurora

Reserve Grand Champion Aerospace – Vismay Vyas, 4-H Academy, Aurora

Grand Champion Bicycle Safety – Madison Einwich, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles

Reserve Grand Champion Bicycle Safety – Kyle Jarka, A Bit More, Maple Park

Grand Champion Computer Science – Bram Borger-Johnson, The Challengers, Batavia

Reserve Grand Champion Computer Science – Rory Borger-Johnson, The Challengers, Batavia

Grand Champion Electricity - Nathan Biery, Big Rock Cowhands, Sugar Grove

Reserve Grand Champion Electricity – Andrew Haviland, A Bit More, Elgin

Grand Champion Small Engines - Jonathan Cameron, A Bit More, Campton Hills

Grand Champion Tractor Care – Jonathan Cameron, A Bit More, Campton Hills

Reserve Grand Champion Tractor Care – Madison Einwich, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles

Grand Champion Woodworking – Nathan Biery, Big Rock Cowhands, Sugar Grove

Reserve Grand Champion Woodworking – Emma Raisanen, A Bit More, St. Charles

Grand Champion Robotics - Arjun Vyas, 4-H Academy, Aurora

Reserve Grand Champion Robotics – Willem Vandermeij, Fantastics, Geneva

State Fair Delegate – Aerospace

Arjun Vyas, 4-H Academy, Aurora

Vismay Vyas, 4-H Academy, Aurora

State Fair Alternate – Aerospace

Gwen Klinkey, A Bit More, St. Charles

State Fair Delegate – Computer Science

Bram Borger-Johnson, The Challengers, Batavia

Rory Borger-Johnson, The Challengers, Batavia

State Fair Delegates – Electricity

Nathan Biery, Big Rock Cowhands, Sugar Grove

Andrew Haviland, A Bit More, Elgin

State Fair Delegates – Small Engines

Jonathan Cameron, A Bit More, Campton Hills

State Fair Delegates – Tractor

Jonathan Cameron, A Bit More, Campton Hills

State Fair Alternate – Tractor

Madison Einwich, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles

State Fair Delegates – Woodworking

Nathan Biery, Big Rock Cowhands, Sugar Grove

Emma Raisanen, A Bit More, St. Charles

State Fair Alternate – Woodworking

Chloe Daufenbach, A Bit More, Elgin

Ely Greenfeld, Independents, Elgin

State Fair Delegates – Robotics

Willem Vandermeij, Fantastics, Geneva

Arjun Vyas, 4-H Academy, Aurora

Plants & Soils

Grand Champion Crops– Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalb

Reserve Grand Champion Crops– Blake Sunderlage, Burlington Ag, Genoa

Grand Champion Floriculture – Emily Studt, TheUnfourgettables, Elgin

Reserve Grand Champion Floriculture – Elaina Studt, TheUnfourgettables, Elgin

Grand Champion Horticulture – Aiden Best, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire

Reserve Grand Champion Horticulture – Bethany Hawn, The Challengers, St. Charles

Grand Champion Plant & Soil Science – Paden Thompson, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles

State Fair Delegate - Crops

Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalb

Blake Sunderlage, Burlington Ag, Genoa

State Fair Alternate - Crops

Brooke Sunderlage, Burlington Ag, Genoa

State Fair Delegates - Floriculture

Emily Studt, TheUnfourgettables, Elgin

State Fair Alternate – Floriculture

Jordyn Block, Burlington Ag, Sycamore

Abigail DeDina, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire

State Fair Delegates – Horticulture

Bethany Hawn, The Challengers, St. Charles

Charlotte Sass, The Challengers, Elaina Studt, Westdel, Elgin

State Fair Alternate – Horticulture

Willem Vandermeij, Fantastics, Geneva

Community Involvement & Global Awareness

Grand Champion Citizenship-Individual –Madde Klinkey, A Bit More, St. Charles

Reserve Grand Champion Citizenship-Individual – Madelyn Kramer, A Bit More, St. Charles

Grand Champion Service Learning – Shianne Votava, A Bit More, St. Charles

Grand Champion Intercultural-Individual – Emily Smeenge, The Challengers, Rolling Meadows

Reserve Grand Champion Intercultural-Individual – Kyle DeSmet, The Challengers, Gilberts

Grand Champion Intercultural-Club – The Challengers

Reserve Grand Champion Intercultural-Club – 4-H Academy

Grand Champion Leadership – Gretchen Skaja, A Bit More, Elgin

Reserve Grand Champion Leadership – Carleigh Marcotte, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles

State Fair Delegates – Citizenship

Madde Klinkey, A Bit More, St. Charles

Madelyn Kramer, A Bit More, St. Charles

State Fair Alternates – Citizenship

Andrew Haviland, A Bit More, Elgin

Lucas Thompson, A Bit More, Maple Park

State Fair Delegates – Intercultural

Individual – Emily Smeenge, The Challengers, Rolling Meadows

Club – The Challengers

State Fair Alternates – Intercultural

Individual – Kyle DeSmet, The Challengers, Gilberts

Club – 4-H Academy

State Fair Delegates – Leadership

Carleigh Marcotte, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles

Gretchen Skaja, A Bit More, Elgin

State Fair Alternates– Leadership
Kyle DeSmet, The Challengers, Gilberts

Claire Murray, The Challengers, Dundee

Communication Arts

Grand Champion Communications – Madde Klinkey, A Bit More, St. Charles

Reserve Grand Champion Communications –Madison Solomon, Fantastics, St. Charles

Grand Champion Photography I – Aabha Vyas, 4-H Academy, Aurora

Reserve Grand Champion Photography I – Maria Ochs, Fantastics, Carpentersville

Grand Champion Photography II – Jessie Goff, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire

Reserve Grand Champion Photography II – Chloe Daufenbach, A Bit More, Elgin

Grand Champion Photography III – Elaina Studt, TheUnfourgettables, Elgin

Reserve Grand Champion Photography III – Kristina Drendel, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire

Grand Champion Photo Editing – Bethany Larson, The Challengers, Geneva

Reserve Grand Champion Photo Editing – Emma Raisanen, A Bit More, St. Charles

Grand Champion Video – Kristen McKellar, Got Robot? Elgin

Reserve Grand Champion Video – Anita Jackson, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Pingree Grove

State Fair Delegates – Photography

Jessie Goff, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire

Bethany Larson, The Challengers, Geneva

Elaina Studt, TheUnfourgettables, Elgin

State Fair Alternates - Photography

Kristina Drendel, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire

Madison Soloman, Fantastics, St. Charles

Aabha Vyas, 4-H Academy, Aurora

State Fair Delegates – Video

Bram Borger-Johnson, The Challengers, Batavia

Anita Jackson, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Pingree Grove

Kristen McKellar, Got Robot? Elgin

State Fair Alternate – Video

Andrew Haviland, A Bit More, Elgin

Miscellaneous

Grand Champion Health – Kathryn Mueller, 4-H Academy, Batavia

Reserve Grand Champion Health – Courtney Biery, Big Rock Cowhands, Sugar Grove

Grand Champion Intergenerational – Miranda Scheel, A Bit More, St. Charles

Reserve Grand Champion Intergenerational – Evelyn Scheel, A Bit More, St. Charles

Grand Champion Theatre Arts – Bram Borger-Johnson, The Challengers, Batavia

Reserve Grand Champion Theatre Arts – Jonah Crum, 9 Volt Junkers, Hoffman Estates

State Fair Delegate – Health

Courtney Biery, Big Rock Cowhands, Sugar Grove

Kathryn Mueller, 4-H Academy, Batavia

State Fair Alternate – Health

Andrew Haviland, A Bit More, Elgin

Madison Soloman, Fantastics, St. Charles

State Fair Delegate – Intergenerational

Evelyn Scheel, A Bit More, St. Charles

Miranda Scheel, A Bit More, St. Charles

State Fair Delegates – Theatre Arts

Bram Borger-Johnson, The Challengers, Batavia

Jonah Crum, 9 Volt Junkers, Hoffman Estates

State Fair Alternates – Theatre Arts

Erica Johnson, Kaneville Classics, Maple Park

Visual Arts

Grand Champion (Glass)– Meghan Linder, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire

Grand Champion (Metal)– Madde Klinkey, A Bit More, St. Charles

Grand Champion (CCP) – Samantha Lederman, Kaneville Classics, Sugar Grove

Grand Champion (Paper)–Rebecca Rickert,The Challengers, Elgin

Grand Champion (Fiber)– Meghan Linder, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire

Grand Champion (Nature)– Grace Acosta, The Challengers, St. Charles

Grand Champion (Heritage Arts)– Samantha Lederman, Kaneville Classics, Sugar Grove

Grand Champion (Fiber)– Emily Neuman, The Challengers, Elgin

Grand Champion (CCP)– Jessica Poust, Lincoln Highway, Maple Park

Grand Champion (Wood) – Jacie Panek, Kan-Du, Batavia

Reserve Grand Champion (Nature)– Rebecca Rickert, The Challengers, Elgin

Reserve Grand Champion (Computer Generated)– Evan Sass, The Challengers, Elgin

Reserve Grand Champion (CCP)– Rachel Jarka, A Bit More, Maple Park

Reserve Grand Champion (CCP)–Erica Johnson, Kaneville Classics, Maple Park

Reserve Grand Champion (CCP)– Emily Neuman, The Challengers, Elgin

Reserve Grand Champion (Paper) – Jacie Panek, Kan-Du, Batavia

Reserve Grand Champion (Fiber) – Samantha Lederman, Kaneville Classics, Sugar Grove

Reserve Grand Champion (Heritage Arts) – Emily Neuman, The Challengers, Elgin

Reserve Grand Champion (Fiber) – Timothy Laird, A Bit More, Elgin

Reserve Grand Champion (Fiber) – Brooke McCullough, A Bit More, St. Charles

State Fair Delegates

Grace Acosta, The Challengers, St. Charles

Erica Johnson, Kaneville Classics, Maple Park

Madde Klinkey, A Bit More, St. Charles

Samantha Lederman, Kaneville Classics, Sugar Grove

Meghan Linder, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire

Jacie Panek, Kan-Du, Batavia

Jessica Poust, Lincoln Highway, Maple Park

Rebecca Rickert, The Challengers, Elgin

Emily Thompson, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles

State Fair Alternates

Kristina Drendel, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire

Rachel Jarka, A Bit More, Maple Park

Samantha Lederman, Kaneville Classics, Sugar Grove

Jacie Panek, Kan-Du, Batavia

Rebecca Rickert, The Challengers, Elgin

Isabelle Schadt, Junior Naturalists, North Aurora

Clothing & Textiles

Grand Champion Sewing & Textiles I – Mackenzie Engel, Burlington Ag, Hampshire

Reserve Grand Champion Sewing & Textiles I – Ella Follman, Burlington Ag, Sycamore

Grand Champion Sewing & Textiles II –Samantha Lederman, Kaneville Classics, Sugar Grove

Reserve Grand Champion Sewing & Textiles II – NoaGreenfeld, Independents, Elgin

Grand Champion Sewing & Textiles III – Emily Studt, TheUnfourgettables, Elgin

Reserve Grand Champion Sewing & Textiles III – Elaina Studt, TheUnfourgettables, Elgin

Grand Champion Jr. Fashion Revue – Olivia LaFrance, Primrose Clovers, Elgin

Reserve Grand Champion Jr. Fashion Revue – Madyson Block, Burlington Ag, Sycamore

Grand Champion Sr. Fashion Revue – Mackenzie Engel, Burlington Ag, Hampshire

Reserve Grand Champion Sr. Fashion Revue –NoaGreenfeld, Independents, Elgin

State Fair Delegates – Sewing & Textiles

Mackenzie Engel, Burlington Ag, Hampshire

Samantha Lederman, Kaneville Classics, Sugar Grove

Emily Studt, TheUnfourgettables, Elgin

State Fair Alternates – Sewing & Textiles

Ella Follman, Burlington Ag, Sycamore

NoaGreenfeld, Independents, Elgin
Elaina Studt, TheUnfourgettables, Elgin
State Fair Delegates – Fashion Revue

Mackenzie Engel, Burlington Ag, Hampshire

NoaGreenfeld, Independents, Elgin

Emily Studt, TheUnfourgettables, Elgin

State Fair Alternates – Fashion Revue

AbigalDeDina, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire

Elaina Studt, TheUnfourgettables, Elgin

Elizabeth Thompson, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles

Food & Nutrition

Grand Champion 4-H Cooking 101 – Philip deGarcia, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles

Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Cooking 101 – Evan Sass, The Challengers, Elgin

Grand Champion 4-H Cooking 201 – Jillian Hanacek, Big Rock Cowhands, Big Rock

Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Cooking 201 – Emily Neuman, The Challengers, Elgin

Grand Champion 4-H Cooking 301 – Elaina Studt, TheUnfourgettables, Elgin

Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Cooking 301 – Willem Vandermeij, Fantastics, Geneva

Grand Champion 4-H Cooking 401 – Ian Armesy, Kaneville Classics, Sugar Grove

Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Cooking 401 – Emily Studt, TheUnfourgettables, Elgin

Grand Champion Outdoor Meals – Emma Raisanen, A Bit More, St. Charles

Grand Champion Microwaving – Jillian Hanacek, Big Rock Cowhands, Big Rock

Reserve Grand Champion Microwaving –Emma Raisanen, A Bit More, St. Charles

State Fair Delegates- Food & Nutrition

Ian Armesy, Kaneville Classics, Sugar Grove

Philip deGarcia, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles

Jillian Hanacek, Big Rock Cowhands, Big Rock

Elaina Studt, TheUnfourgettables, Elgin

Emily Studt, TheUnfourgettables, Elgin

Willem Vandermeij, Fantastics, Geneva

State Fair Alternates - Food & Nutrition

Meredith Abbs, Fantastics, St. Charles

AbigalDeDina, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire

Andrew Haviland, A Bit More, Elgin

Kathryn Mueller, 4-H Academy, Batavia

Emily Neuman, The Challengers, Elgin

Miranda Scheel, A Bit More, Batavia

Swine

Champion Crossbreed Production Gilt Over All Weights –Jaide Panek, Kan-Du, Batavia

Reserve Champion Crossbreed Production Gilt Over All Weights – Jacie Panek, Kan-Du, Batavia

Grand Champion Production Gilt – Jaide Panek, Kan-Du, Batavia

Reserve Grand Champion Production Gilt – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalb

Grand Champion Pair of Production Gilts – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalb

Reserve Grand Champion Pair of Production Gilts – Brooke Wackerlin, Lincoln Highway, Waterman

Lightweight Champion Market Gilt – Vanessa Gould, Lincoln Highway, Elburn

Lightweight Reserve Champion Market Gilt – Andrew Gould, Lincoln Highway, Elburn

Medium Weight Champion Market Gilt – Cody Pitstick, Burlington Ag, Maple Park

Medium Weight Reserve Champion Market Gilt – Cody Pitstick, Burlington Ag, Maple Park

Heavyweight Champion Market Gilt – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalb

Heavyweight Reserve Champion Market Gilt – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalb

Champion Crossbred Market Gilt Over All Weights – Cody Pitstick, Burlington Ag, Maple Park

Reserve Champion Crossbred Market Gilt Over All Weights –Cody Pitstick, Burlington Ag, Maple Park

Grand Champion Single Market Gilt, Overall – Cody Pitstick, Burlington Ag, Maple Park

Reserve Grand Champion Single Market Gilt, Overall –Cody Pitstick, Burlington Ag, Maple Park

Grand Champion Pen of 2 Market Gilts, Overall – Cody Pitstick, Burlington Ag, Maple Park

Reserve Grand Champion Pen of 2 Market Gilts, Overall – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalb

Champion Lightweight Pen Gilts – Zeke Wackerlin, Lincoln Highway, Waterman

Reserve Champion Lightweight Pen Gilts-Vanessa Gould, Lincoln Highway, Elburn

Champion Heavyweight Pen Gilts – Cody Pitstick, Burlington Ag, Maple Park

Reserve Champion Heavyweight Pen Gilts – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalb

Lightweight Champion Barrow – Cody Pitstick, Burlington Ag, Maple Park

Lightweight Reserve Champion Barrow – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalb

Heavyweight Champion Barrow – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalb

Heavyweight Reserve Champion Barrow – Maxx Miller, Lincoln Highway, Sycamore

Champion Crossbreed Barrow Over All Weights – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalb

Reserve Champion Crossbreed Barrow Over All Weights – Cody Pitstick, Burlington Ag, Maple Park

Grand Champion Single Barrow – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalb

Reserve Grand Champion Single Barrow – Cody Pitstick, Burlington Ag, Maple Park

Grand Champion Pen of Barrows –Cody Pitstick, Burlington Ag, Maple Park

Reserve Grand Champion Pen of Barrows – Jessica Dunteman, Big Rock Cowhands, Big Rock