2010 Pulaski County 4-H & Community Fair Livestock Judging Results

 

SWINE

Gilts:
Champion Duroc Gilt – Tucker Webb
   Reserve Champion – Taylor Brandt
Champion York Gilt – Evan Criswell
   Reserve Champion – Trenton Krulik
Champion Spot  Gilt – Jordan Brandt
   Reserve Champion – David Kauffman
Champion Light Weight Crossbred Gilt – Jaylen Kruger
   Reserve Champion – Jessica Wagner
Champion Medium Weight Crossbred Gilt – Justine Kruger
   Reserve Champion – Riley Cervenka
Champion Heavy Medium Weight Gilt – Jayme Fritz
   Reserve Champion – Dalton Daily
Champion Heavy Weight Gilt – MacKenzie Brandt
   Reserve Champion – Trenton Krulik
Champion Crossbred Gilt Overall – MacKenzie Brandt
    Reserve Champion – Trenton Krulik
Champion All Other Breeds Gilt – Ethan Shannon
   Reserve Champion – Evan Criswell
Grand Champion Gilt – Tucker Webb
   Reserve Grand Champion – MacKenzie Brandt

Barrows:
Champion Duroc Barrow – Tucker Webb
   Reserve Champion  – Jordan Culp
Champion Hamp Barrow – Taylor Wuethrich
   Reserve Champion – Riley Cervenka
Champion York Barrow – Maggie Daily
   Reserve Champion – Jordan Brandt
Champion Lightweight Barrow – Dalton Daily
   Reserve Champion – McKenzie Brandt
Champion Medium Weight Barrow – Jessica Brandt
   Reserve Champion – Tucker Webb
Champion Heavy Medium Weight Barrow – Justin Frasa
   Reserve Champion –Jacob Foerg
Champion Heavy Weight Barrow – Taylor Brandt
   Reserve Champion – Taylor Brandt
Champion Spot Barrow – Jordan Brandt
   Reserve Champion – Gavin Fulmer
Champion Chester White Barrow – Justin Frasa
   Reserve Champion – Brett Beach
Champion Overall Crossbred Barrow – Taylor Brandt
   Reserve Champion – Jessica Brandt
Grand Champion Barrow – Taylor Brandt
   Reserve Grand Champion – Jessica Brandt

Showmanship

Champion First Year Showman – Ethan Shannon
Champion Beginner Showman - Katie Culp
Champion Intermediate Showman – Madison Ruff
Champion Junior Showman – Justin Frasa
Champion Senior Showman and Ultimate Showmanship Entry from Swine-Tucker Webb

 

GOATS
Grand Champion Dairy Market Wether:  Dustin Dahn
   Reserve Grand Champion:  Kassi Dahn
Champion Dairy Market Wether Rate of Gain:  Dustin
    Reserve Champion:  Kassi Dahn
Champion Junior Dairy Doe:  Kassi Dahn
   Reserve Champion:  Shania Hartman
Champion Senior Dairy Doe:  Kassi Dahn
   Reserve Champion:  Mindy Wettstein

Grand Champion Dairy Doe:  Kassi Dahn
   Reserve Grand Champion:  Mindy Wettstein

Grand Champion Pygmy Wether:  Alisha Tanner
Grand Champion Pygmy Doe:  Shania Hartman
   Reserve Grand Champion:  Alisha Tanner

Grand Champion Meat Wether:  Gil Alexander
   Reserve Grand Champion:  Eric Newman
Champions - Meat Wether Rate of Gain:  Dustin Dahn, Becki Fox, Brittany Fox, & Audrey Doughty
   Reserve Champions:  Dustin Dahn, Brittany Fox

Champion Junior Percentage (%) Doe:  Kaitlyn Rumsey
   Reserve Champion:  Kassi Dahn
Champion Yearling % Doe:  John Rumsey
   Reserve Champion:  Dustin Dahn
Champion Senior % Doe:  Angie Krohn
Grand Champion % Doe:  John Rumsey
   Reserve Grand Champion:  Dustin Dahn

Champion Junior Fullblood Boer Doe:  Gil Alexander
   Reserve Champion:  Dustin Dahn
Champion Yearling Fullblood Boer Doe:  Dustin Dahn
   Reserve Champion:  Kassi Dahn
Champion Senior Fullblood Boer Doe:  John Rumsey
   Reserve Champion:  Jacob Zeltwanger
Grand Champion Fullblood Boer Doe:  Gil Alexander
   Reserve Grand Champion:  Dustin Dahn

Champion Mother/Daughter:  Jacob Zeltwanger
   Reserve Champion Mother:  Kaitlyn & John Rumsey

Showmanship:
Champion Junior Showmanship:  John Rumsey
    Reserve Champion:  Kassi Dahn
Champion Intermediate Showmanship:  Dustin Dahn
    Reserve Champion:  Eric Newman
Champion Senior Showmanship:  Gil Alexander
    Reserve Champion:  Kaitlyn Rumsey
Champion Goat Showman:  Gil Alexander

 

RABBIT
Best Four Class Rabbit – Bryce Gunter
   Reserve Best Four Class – Alicia Healey
Best Six Class Rabbit – Mary Pierce
   Reserve Best Six Class Rabbit – Trevor Hopkins
Champion Rabbit Meat Pen – Mary Pierce

Showmanship

Novice Showmanship (Grades 3-4) – Jordan Hopkins
   Reserve Champion Novice Showmanship – Michael Bathke
Intermediate Showmanship (Grades 7-9) – Mary Pierce
   Reserve Champion Intermediate Showmanship –Trevor Hopkins
Master Showmanship (Grades 11-12) – Alicia Healey
   Reserve Master Showmanship – Katy Bierrum
 
LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST

Junior Livestock Judging Champion:  David Kauffman
   Reserve Champion:  Thad Alexander

Senior Livestock Judging Champion:  Gil Alexander
   Reserve Champion:  Jacob Frasa

Adult Livestock Judging Champion:  Kenny Nielsen
   Reserve Champion:  Scott Wuethrich

 

SHEEP

Ewe Champions:
Champion Texel Ewe:  Kendel Anspach
   Reserve Champion Texel Ewe:  Katy Anspach
Champion Columbia Ewe:  Samantha Kauffman
   Reserve Columbia Ewe:  Samantha Kauffman
Champion Suffolk Ewe:  Samantha Kauffman
Champion Hamp Ewe:  Samantha Kauffman
Champion Natural Color Ewe:  Gil Alexander
Grand Champion Ewe:  Gil Alexander
   Reserve Grand Champion Ewe:  Kendel Anspach
 
Market Lamb Champions:
Champion Hampshire Market Lamb:  Thad Alexander
Champion Crossbred Market Lamb:  Samantha Kauffman
Grand Champion Market Lamb:  Thad Alexander
   Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb:  Samantha Kauffman
Champion Rate-of-Gain: Thad Alexander
   Reserve Champion: Samantha Kauffman
 
Showmanship:
Champion Junior Showmanship:  Samantha Kauffman
Champion Senior Showmanship:  Thad Alexander
Champion Sheep Showman:  Gil Alexander


 
DAIRY

Dairy Heifers: 
Champion Junior Dairy:  Jordan Lynch
   Reserve Champion Junior Dairy: Elana Jonkman
Champion Senior Dairy: Veronica Leman
Grand Champion Dairy: Veronica Leman
   Reserve Grand Champion: Jordan Lynch
Best Udder in Show:  Veronica Leman
Best Record Book (Heifers and Cows): Jordan Lynch
Best Production Record:  Veronica Leman
 
Dairy Steers:
Grand Champion Dairy Starter Calf:  Jarod Putt
   Reserve Grand Champion: Trevor Putt
Champion Feeder Steer:  Katy Anspach
   Reserve Champion Feeder Steer:  Minday Wettstein
Champion Dairy Finished Steer:  Don Tiede
   Reserve Champion Dairy Finished Steer:  Veronica Leman
Champion Rate-of-Gain Dairy Starter Calf:  Salena Leman
Champion Rate-of-Gain Dairy Finished Steer:  Joe Hintz
Best Record Book (Steers and Starter Calves):  Kaylee Button

Showmanship:
Beginner Heifer Showmanship:  Elana Jonkman
Intermediate Heifer Showmanship:  Jessica Wagner
Senior Heifer Showmanship:  Brandon Wettstein
Champion Heifer Showman:  Veronica Leman

Beginner Dairy Steer Showmanship:  Peyton Newman
Intermediate Dairy Steer Showmanship:  Shannon Bierrum
Senior Dairy Steer Showmanship:  Meghan Newman
Champion Dairy Steer Showman:  Meghan Newman

 

BEEF

Grand Champion Steer: Jordan Kolish
   Reserve Grand Champion Steer: Tanner Wuethrich

Champion Angus Steer: Jessica Brandt
Champion Chianina Steer: Tanner Wuethrich
Champion Crossbred Steer: Jacob Zeltwanger
     Reserve Champion Crossbred Steer: David Putt
Champion Hereford Steer: Austin Criswell
Champion Limousin Steer: Joshua Zeltwanger
Champion Maine Anjou Steer: Jordan Kolish
Champion Simmental Steer: Jordan Kolish
     Reserve Champion Simmental Steer: Tucker Webb
Champion County-Bred Steer: Jordan Kolish
Champion British Breed Steer: Jessica Brandt
Champion Rate of Gain Steer: Jacob Foerg

Grand Champion Starter Calf: Jordan Kolish
      Reserve Grand Champion Weaned Starter: Regan Culp

Champion Weaned Starter: Jordan Kolish
     Reserve Champion Weaned Starter: Regan Culp
Champion Unweaned Starter: Jaylen Kruger
     Reserve Champion Unweaned Starter: Ryan Kaeb
Champion County Bred Starter: Jordan Kolish

Supreme Champion Heifer: Justin Frasa
      Reserve Champion Supreme Heifer: Tanner Wuethrich

Champion Shorthorn Heifer: Tanner Wuethrich
      Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer: Ryan Kaeb
Champion Crossbred Heifer: Justin Frasa
      Reserve Champion Crossbred Heifer: Erica Putt
Champion Chianina Heifer: Tanner Wuethrich
      Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer: Evan Criswell
Champion Simmental Heifer: Jacob Frasa
      Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer: Becki Fox
Champion County Bred Heifer: Erica Putt
Champion Cow-Calf: Jaylen Kruger
      Reserve Champion Cow-Calf: Riley Cervenka

Showmanship:

Champion Junior Showmanship: Jessica Brandt
Champion Intermediate Showmanship: Tanner Wuethrich
Champion Senior Showmanship: Josh Zeltwanger
Champion Beef Showman: Josh Zeltwanger

Grand Champion Beef Poster: Dustin Field

 

POULTRY

Pullet Class Champion:  Kate Gudeman
     Reserve Champion:  Ralph Thomas
Broiler Class Champion:  Kate Gudeman
     Reserve Champion:  Alisha Tanner
Roaster Class Champion:  Kate Gudeman
Champion Overall Meat Class:  Kate Gudeman

Poultry Standard Exhibit Class Champion:  Shania Hartman
     Reserve Champion:  Kate Gudeman
Poultry Bantam Exhibit Class Champion:  Mary Pierce
     Reserve Champion:  Kate Gudeman

Egg Class Champion:  Mary Pierce
     Reserve Champion:  Shannon Bierrum

Commercial Standard Duck Champion:  Katy Anspach
      Reserve Champion:  Bryce Hoover

Bantam Duck Champion:  Mary Pierce
      Reserve Champion:  Mary Pierce

Turkey Champion:  Johnny Hopkins
      Reserve Champion:  Caleb Bucinski

Poultry Exhibition Class Champion:  Shania Hartman
      Reserve Champion:  Mary Pierce

Grand Champion Poultry Poster:  Caleb  Bucinski

Showmanship:

Champion Beginner Poultry Showmanship:  Michaela Cook
      Reserve Champion:  Kendra Grigsby
Champion Intermediate Poultry Showmanship:  Eli Nielsen
      Reserve Champion:  Mary Pierce
Champion Senior Poultry Showmanship:  Travis Hartman
Champion Poultry Showman:  Eli Nielsen

 
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Local News Briefs

Spring property taxes due Monday, May 12

Pulaski County taxpayers are reminded by the Pulaski County Treasurer's Office that the spring installment of property taxes are due Monday, May 12.

The taxes may be paid at the County Building (Rm. 307) or County Highway Garage in Winamac, or at several banks around the county.

Yakym district staff to hold local mobile office hours May 7 in Medaryville

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) has announced that his staff will hold mobile office hours in Pulaski County May 7, in Medaryville.

Yakym’s mobile office will visit throughout Indiana's Second District in May to assist constituents with casework questions.

Stop signs to be added to two county intersections

The Pulaski County Highway Department will add stop signs Monday (April 28) to two county road intersections – one in southeast Rich Grove Township, and the second in northwest Monroe Township.

The new stop signs were approved April 14 in an ordinance adopted by the county commissioners.

PMH seeks community input identifying health needs of local communities

Survey deadline May 17

WINAMAC - Pulaski Memorial Hospital has announced the launch of its 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment, a comprehensive initiative aimed at identifying and addressing the most pressing health needs of our local communities.

“Community feedback is essential” said Hospital CEO Steve Jarosinski. ”PMH will be gathering input from residents, local organizations, community leaders, and even other area healthcare professionals to better understand the health challenges and opportunities across the region.”

PCPL lists programs, activities for April

The Pulaski County Public Library has listed its programs and activities for April. They include a celebration of National Library Week, a kids’ caring for the environment program, a Ladybug Welcome Sign craft, and an Earth Day craft.

For more information on any program, call the library at 574-946-3432 or visit the library’s website at www.pulaskicounty.lib.in.us.

  

Indiana News

Indiana State Parks offer free admission May 4 for ‘Welcome Weekend’

INDIANAPOLIS - Celebrate the start of the outdoor recreation season with free admission to all Indiana State Parks properties Sunday, May 4, the second day of “Welcome Weekend” and the opening day of Visit Indiana Week.

Find an Indiana State Parks property and what’s new there at on.IN.gov/stateparks. If you’ve never visited, on.IN.gov/dnr-welcome offers helpful tips. 

Pulaski County March unemployment rate drops to 3.1%

Pulaski County's unemployment rate dropped to 3.1 percent in March, down from 4.3 percent in February, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development reported Monday, (April 21). The rate was 3.7 percent a year ago.

The county had 6,586 employed persons in a labor force of 6,795 in March. In February those numbers were 6,533 of 6,830. A year ago the numbers were 6,302 of 6.546. 

Braun signs package of executive orders to ‘Make Indiana Healthy Again’

INDIANAPOLIS (April 15) – Gov. Mike Braun Tuesday signed a landmark package of executive orders with initiatives to improve Indiana’s health and well-being.

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz were in attendance to support Indiana’s initiative. Indiana now joins a number of states that have embraced, through legislation or executive orders, Kennedy’s “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) movement.

Indiana Health News

Measles cases climb to 800 nationwide; 8 in Indiana

Also: respiratory illness updates

INDIANAPOLIS (April 21) — The Indiana Department of Health is investigating an outbreak of measles and working with local health officials to help stop the spread of infection. The current reported cases are connected to each other but at this time there are no known links to outbreaks in other states.

Eight cases have been reported in the Indiana, all in Allen County.

  

Post News

Economic Summit addresses county's financial health, state budget

'Making a place where we choose to live'
With a major restoration of the county courthouse nearing completion and a host of additional business and community projects under development, the mood was upbeat at the annual Pulaski County Economic Development Summit Tuesday (April 29). The event is hosted by the Pulaski County Community Development Commission.

CDC executive director Nathan Origer gave updates on projects and county economics, while keynote speaker Stephanie Wells, president of the Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute, reviewed legislation from this year's session of the Indiana General Assembly.

Chamber presents Don, Lynn Darda with 2025 Halleck Award

The Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce presented the 2025 Halleck Community Service Award to Don and Lynn Darda of Winamac at its annual award banquet Thursday evening (April 24), at the Winamac VFW.

The Dardas are both retired teachers in the Winamac schools and have been enthusiastic volunteers in a variety of projects throughout the years. 

Pulaski Superior Court appears saved

INDIANAPOLIS (April 24) – Pulaski Superior Court and seven other rural courts have been spared from closure, following revisions made to HB1144 approved by both the state house and senate Thursday evening in the Indiana General Assembly.

The legislation is now pending the approval of Gov. Mike Braun.

Marlatt, Vanderkleed join IBA 40-Year Club

FRANCESVILLE - Alliance Bank has recently recognized Kimberly Marlatt and Lori Vanderkleed with membership into the 40-Year Club of the Indiana Bankers Association (IBA).

The club recognizes banking professionals who have completed 40 years or more of service to the Indiana banking community. Inductees are given IBA keepsakes and letters of congratulations.

Community Foundation awards $15,000 in grants

The Community Foundation of Pulaski County (CFoPC) has announced $15,000 has been awarded in grants to local nonprofits and community organizations.

The following projects and organizations have received funding:

  • $5,000 to Pulaski County Historical Society – “We’re Moving!”
  • $10,000 to Pulaski Memorial Hospital – for a Community Health Worker