2003 Open Class Winners

Wednesday, August 13

Open Class Quilt Show

          Best of Show Large Quilts: Carol Rumer, Lima

          Best of Show Small Quilts: Pat Vonderhaar, Van Wert

          Best of Show Comforters: Carol Rumer, Lima

Thursday, August 14

Open Class Needle & Domestic/Applied Arts

          Best of Show Afghans: Judy Bowsher, Elign

          Best of Show Crocheting: Meredith Bradshaw, Lima

          Best of Show Crocheting: Helen Louth, Elida

          Best of Show Knitting: Sharon Granger, Harrod

          Best of Show Rugs: Janis Betts, Lima

          Best of Show Pillows: Connie Ark, Mt. Victory

          Best of Show Embroidery: Kim Hartley, Lima

          Best of Show Sewing Clothing: Elaine Fisher, Lima

          Best of Show Sewing Non-Clothing: Janis Betts, Lima

          Best of Show Pictures/Counted Cross Stitch: Kim Hartley, Lima

          Best of Show Pictures/Any Other Needlework:  Dee Arthur, Harrod

          Best of Show Wall Hangings: Janis Betts, Lima

          Best of Show Juvenile Sewing and Needle Arts: Jessica Hauenstein, Columbus Grove

Thursday, August 14

Open Class Canned Goods

          Best of Show Fruit: Janice Warnecke, Spencerville

          Best of Show Pickled Fruits/Vegetables: Jennifer Palmer, Lafayette

          Best of Show Meats: Janice Warnecke, Spencerville

          Best of Show Vegetables: Janice Warnecke, Spencerville

          Best of Show Jellies: Janet Alger, Elida

          Best of Show Jams: DeMeril Motter, Harrod

          Best of Show Butters: Janice Warnecke, Spencerville

          Best of Show Miscellaneous: Tammi Larschied, Lima

          Best of Show Herbs: Terry Acheson, Lima

          Best of Show Dried Fruits,Vegetables & Lentils: Elaine Fisher, Lima

Thursday, August 14

Open Class Baked Goods

          Best of Show Yeast Breads: Cheryl Jones, Lima

          Best of Show Quick Breads: Lynda Hensley, Lima

          Best of Show Cookies: Elaine Fisher, Lima

          Best of Show Brownies/Bar Cakes: Elaine Fisher, Lima

          Best of Show Cakes: Eurella Scott, Alger

          Best of Show Candies: Rosie Sanders, Harrod

          Best of Show Pies: Natanya Piper, Lima

          Best of Show Junior Baking: Makenzie Skinner, Lima

          Best of Show Gingerbread House: Tammy Boughan, Columbus Grove

          Best of Show Cake Decorating: Christine Blain, Lima

          Best of Show Junior Cake Decorating: Gretchen Hartley, Lima

          Director’s Choice Award: Tammy Boughan, Columbus Grove

Thursday, August 14

Open Class Antiques

          Best of Show Antique Glass: Debra Grant, Lima

          Best of Show Pottery & China: S. Rose Kahns, Lima

          Best of Show Metals: Patricia Gross, Elida

          Best of Show Paper Products: Jennifer Sherrick, Lima

          Best of Show Just Allen County: Mildred Klink, Elida

          Best of Show Specialty Items: Luke Vickrey, Lima

          Best of Show Miscellaneous: Janet Hussey, Lima

          Best of Show Fancy Up Your Life: Gary Wetherill, Bluffton

          Judge’s Choice Award: Luke Vickrey, Lima

Thursday, August 14

Open Class Fine Arts

          Best of Show Two-Dimensional Work: Deb Winegardner, Harrod

          Best of Show Three-Dimensional Work: Edna Steed, Wapakoneta

          Best of Show Black & White Photography: Jill Tidd, Lima

          Best of Show Photography Classes 1-5: Kathleen Acheson, Cairo

          Best of Show Photography Classes 6-10: Mike Ebling, Cairo

          Best of Show Photography Classes 11-15: Kim Hartley, Lima

          Best of Show Photography Classes 16-20: Mary Smith, Spencerville

Thursday, August 14

Open Class Domestic & Applied Arts

Best of Show Ceramics:

          Best of Show Handcraft: Andrea Watkins, Lima

          Best of Show Decorating Handcraft: Warren Eastman, Bluffton

          Best of Show Stained/Lacquered Wood: Marion Swallow, Lima

          Best of Show Hand Carving: Don Johnson, Cridersville

          Best of Show Other Woodcraft Technique: Jerry Steinke, Waynesfield

          Best of Show Painted Woodcraft: Edna Steed, Wapakoneta

          Directors Choice Award: Gerald Jones, Lima

Friday, August 15

Open Class First Flower Show

          Best Traditional Design/Advanced: Jessica Casemier, Elida

          Best Traditional Design/Novice: Rosa Wollenhaupt, Lima

          Best Creative Design: Laurie Shreefer, Lima

          Best Hybrid Tea: Mary Baxter, Elida

          Best Gladius Specimen: Mary Baxter, Elida

          Best Cut Flower Specimen: Sharon Sanders, Harrod

          Best Miniature Rose: David Reedy, Lima

          Best Junior Design: Danielle Franks, Lima

          Best Junior Floriculture: Kelee Warnecke, Spencerville

Saturday, August 16

Open Class Grains, Fruits & Vegetables

          Best of Show Corn/Popcorn: Janice Warnecke, Spencerville

          Best of Show Sunflowers: David Huber, Bluffton

Best of Show Wheat/Grain/Soybeans/Seeds: Sharon Sanders, Harood

          Best of Show Hay: Max McCluer, Lima

          Best of Best of Show Division One: Sharon Sanders, Harrod

          Reserve Best of Best of Show Divsion One: Janice Warnecke, Spencerville

          Best of Show Beans: Bud Bowers, Bluffton

          Best of Show Cruciferous Vegetables: Bud Bowers, Bluffton

Best of Show Melons: James Burkholder, Ottawa

          Best of Show Pumpkins/Gourds: Dawn Renner, Columbus Grove

          Best of Show Potatoes: Bud Bowers, Bluffton

          Best of Show Squash: Bud Bowers, Bluffton

          Best of Show Peppers: James Burkholder, Ottawa

          Best of Show Tomatoes: James Burkholder, Ottawa

          Best of Show Onions: Patrick Flinn, Bluffton

          Best of Show Other Vegetables: Bud Bowers, Bluffton

          Best of Best of Show Division Two: James Burkholder, Ottawa

          Reserve Best of Best of Show Division Two: Bud Bowers, Bluffton

          Best of Show Apples: Louis Fett, Lima

          Best of Show Peaches: Kevin Sommers, Harrod

          Best of Show Plums/Pears: Louis Fett, Lima

          Best of Show Grapes/Quinces: Diana Klink, Elida

          Best of Best of Show Division Three: Kevin Sommers, Harrod

          Reserve Best of Best of Show Division Three: Louis Fett, Lima

Saturday, August 16

Open Class Bees & Honey

          Best of Show Bees/Queens: Dylan Arheit, Delphos

          Best of Show Hive Products: Dylan Arheit, Delphos

Saturday, August 16

Parade 1st Place

          Jr. Float: Robin Rogers 4-Hers

          Sr. Float: Marine League Corps

          Jr. Drill: Janice Twirlettes Jr. Corps

          Sr. Drill: Marine Corp League

          H.S. Marching Band: Allen East High School

          Business/Mobile: Lima Allen Co. Paramedics

          Business/Novelty: Harolds Haunted Cornfield

          Horse Division: Allen Co. Sheriffs Office

          Antique Car: Dean Nickols

Parade 2nd Place

          Jr. Float: Allen Co. Sharp Shooters

          Sr. Float: Lima Memorial Hospital

          Jr. Drill: Janice Twirlettes Juvenile Corps

          Sr. Drill: Janice Twirlers of Elida

          H.S. Marching Band: Bath High School

          Business/Mobile: Satellite Connections

          Business/Novelty: Kuntree Friends

          Horse Division: Equine Country Club

          Antique Car:  Chiles & Sons Lamon Funeral Home

Sunday, August 17

Open Class Guys & Gals Lead Class

Pee Wee Class(8 & under):

          1^st Place: Tessa Diller  

          2^nd Place: Lynia Diller

          3^rd Place: Brandon O’Dell

          4^th Place: Iris Swaney

Juniors Class(9-13):

          1^st Place: Cora Diller 

          2^nd Place: Shannon McKamey

          3^rd Place: Emma Swaney

          4^th Place: Jonathan Swaney

Intermediate Class(14-18):

          1^st Place: Nathan Swaney

          2^nd Place: Megan McKamey

          2^nd Place: Ella Diller

          3^rd Place: Kristin McKamey

          3^rd Place: Aaron Swaney

          4^th Place: Addison Swaney

Seniors Class(19 & older):

          1^st Place: Branda Wellington 

          2^nd Place: Rachel Holt

          3^rd Place: Mikki DeVillbuss

          3^rd Place: Lisa Wellington

          4^th Place: Rachel Clum

Monday, August 18

Youth Fishing Derby

Age 13-15:

          1^st Place: Kyle Long - 12" long

Age 10-12:

          1^st Place: Coby McDaniel - 22" long

          2^nd Place: Steven Taylor - 21" long

Age 7-9:

          1^st Place: Allison Miller - 65 3/4" long

          2^nd Place: Mathew Holt - 35" long

Ages 6 & under:

          1^st Place: Lorrine Layman - 59" long

          2^nd Place: Maarie Austin - 20" long

Monday, August 18

Open Class Barrow Carcass Show

On Foot (Lightweight) 220-250 

          1^st Place: Scott Elwer, Delphos      

          2^nd Place: Fred Taber, Harrod

          3^rd Place: Jim Stout, Harrod

          4^th Place: Michael Stout, Harrod

          5^th Place: Denny Badertscher, Bluffton

          6^th Place: Scott Lloyd, Harrod

          7^th Place: Mike Taber, Harrod

          8^th Place: Ashley Gilbert, Lima

          9^th Place: Don Prowant, Columbus Grove

          10^th Place: Randall Mason, Lima

On Foot (Heavyweight) 250-280           

          1^st Place: Randall Mason, Lima 

          2^nd Place: Don Prowant, Columbus Grove

          3^rd Place: Scott Lloyd, Harrod

          4^th Place: Dave Smith, Harrod

          5^th Place: Kaytlin Mason, Lima

          6^th Place: Alex Sneary, Harrod

          7^th Place: Stacie Green, Wapakoneta

          8^th Place: Brett Scott, Ada

          9^th Place: Kelsey Mason, Lima

          10^th Place: Mike Taber, Harrod

Monday, August 18

Open Class Barrow Carcass Show

Carcass (Lightweight 220-250)

          1^st Place: Scott Elwer, Delphos 

          2^nd Place: Denny Badertscher, Bluffton

          3^rd Place: Jim Stout, Harrod

          4^th Place: Mike Taber, Harrod

          5^th Place: Don Prowant, Columbus Grove

          6^th Place: Fred Taber, Harrod

          7^th Place: Michael Stout, Harrod

          8^th Place: Raymond Mason, Harrod

          9^th Place: Christal Ford, Harrod

          10^th Place: Ashley Gilbert, Lima

Carcass (Heavyweight 250-280)

          1^st Place: Scott Lloyd, Harrod

          2^nd Place: Mike Taber, Harrod

          3^rd Place: Jack Hartley, Lima

          4^th Place: Brett Scott, Ada

          5^th Place: Kaytlin Mason, Lima

          6^th Place: Ann Miller, Lima

          7^th Place: Dave McElwain, Lima

          8^th Place: Denny Badertscher, Bluffton

          9^th Place: Michael Stout, Harrod

          10^th Place: Kevin Mason, Lima

Monday, August 18

Open Class Second Flower Show

          Best Traditional Design/Advanced: Jessica Casemier, Elida

          Best Traditional Design/Novice: Rosa Wollenhaupt, Lima

          Best Creative Design: Rosa Wollenhaupt, Lima

          Best Junior Design: Danielle Franks, Lima

          Best Dahlia Specimen: Mary Baxter, Elida

          Best Cut Flower Specimen: Mary Baxter, Elida

          Best Container Grown Plant: Rosa Wollenhaupt, Lima

          Best Bonsai Container Grown Plant: Laurie Shreefer, Lima

Monday, August 18

Open Class Beef Breeding Stock Show

          CrossBreed Calf Champion Female: James Schaad

CrossBreed Reserve Calf Champion Female: Bill Sidey, Spencerville

          CrossBreed Junior Champion Female: Bill Sidey, Spencerville

          CrossBreed Reserve Junior Champion Female: Bill Sidey, Spencerville

CrossBreed Breed Champion Female: James Schaad

          CrossBreed Breed Reserve Champion Female: Bill Sidey, Spencerville

          CrossBreed Calf Champion Male: Eli Seifker

          CrossBreed Breed Champion Male: Eli Seifker

          Hereford Calf Champion Female: Melanie Wright, Venedocia

          Hereford Reserve Calf Champion Female: Melanie Wright, Venedocia

          Hereford Junior Champion Female: Melanie Wright, Venedocia

          Hereford Reserve Junior Champion Female: Melanie Wright, Venedocia

          Hereford Senior Champion Female: Joe Wright, Venedocia

          Hereford Reserve Champion Female: Joe Wright, Venedocia

          Hereford Calf Champion Male: Joe Wright, Venedocia

          Hereford Breed Champion Male: Joe Wright, Venedocia

          Hereford Grand Champion Male Supreme: Joe Wright, Venedocia

          Limosine Breed Champion Female: Eric Holmes, Harrod

Limosine Breed Reserve Champion Female: Eric Holmes, Harrod

          Maine Anjou Calf Champion Male: Mark Evans, Spencerville

          Maine Anjou Breed Champion Male: Mark Evans, Spencerville

          Simmental Calf Champion Female: Jeff Waggamon, Delphos

Simmental Junior Champion Female: Jeff Waggamon, Delphos

          Simmental Senior Champion Female: Jeff Waggamon, Delphos

          Simmental Breed Champion Female: Jeff Waggamon, Delphos

          Simmental Grand Champion Female Supreme: Jeff Waggamon, Delphos

OpenClass Market Steers

          Grand Champion Market Steer: Brad Heffner, Harrod

          Reserve Champion Market Steer: Devon Allen, Harrod

Tuesday, August 19

Open Class Poultry Show

          Champion of Show: Matt & Emily Lhamon, Lima

          Res. Champion of Show: Bill Sandoe, Smyrna, DE

          Champion Chicken: Matt & Emily Lhamon, Lima

          Res. Champion Chicken: Alex Lauf, Lima

          Champion Large Fowl: Alex Lauf, Lima

          Res. Champion Large Fowl: Bill Sandoe, Smyrna, DE

          Champion Large Fowl Cock: Bill Sandoe, Smyrna, DE

          Champion Large Fowl Hen: Bill Sandoe, Smyrna, DE

          Champion Large Fowl Cockeral: Alex Lauf, Lima

          Champion Large Fowl Pullet: Jason Lauf, Lima

          Champion American Large Fowl: Alex Lauf, Lima

          Res. Champion American Large Fowl: Tanner Engle, Harrod

          Champion Mediterranean Large Fowl: Bill Sandoe, Smyrna, DE

Res. Champion Mediterranean Large Fowl: Jason Lauf, Lima

          Champion English Large Fowl: Alex Lauf, Lima

          Res. Champion English Large Fowl: Alex Lauf, Lima

          Champion AOSB Large Fowl: Matt & Emily Lhamon, Lima

          Res. Champion AOSB Large Fowl: Matt & Emily Lhamon, Lima

          Champion Bantam: Matt & Emily Lhamon, Lima

          Res. Champion Bantam: Shirley Mulholland, Lima

          Champion Bantam Cock: Bill Sandoe, Smyrna, DE

          Champion Bantam Hen: Bill Sandoe, Smyrna, DE

          Champion Bantam Cockeral: Matt & Emily Lhaman, Lima

          Champion Bantam Pullet: Tanner Engle, Harrod

          Champion SCCL Bantam: Matt & Emily Lhaman, Lima

          Res. Champion SCCL Bantam: Shirley Mulholland, Lima

          Champion RCCL Bantam: Shirley Mulholland, Lima

          Res. Champion RCCL Bantam: Bill Sandoe, Smyrna, DE

          Champion OE Game Bantam: Matt & Emily Lhamon, Lima

          Res. Champion OE Game Bantam: Matt & Emily Lhamon, Lima

          Champion AOCCL Bantam: Matt & Emily Lhamon, Lima

          Res. Champion AOCCL Bantam: Max McCluer, Lima

          Champion Feather Legged Bantam: Tanner Engle, Harrod

Res. Champion Feather Legged Bantam: Diane Zerbe, Beaverdam

          Champion Waterfowl: Bill Sandoe, Smyrna, DE

          Res. Champion Waterfowl: Matt & Emily Lhamon, Lima

          Champion Duck: Bill Sandoe, Smyrna, DE

          Res. Champion Duck: Matt & Emily Lhamon, Lima

          Champion Goose: Matt & Emily Lhamon, Lima

          Res. Champion Goose: Bill Sandoe, Smyrna, DE

          Champion Heavy Duck: Matt & Emily Lhamon, Lima

          Res. Champion Heavy Duck: Matt & Emily Lhamon, Lima

          Champion Medium Duck: Marty McCluer, Lima

          Res. Champion Medium Duck: Marty McCluer, Lima

          Champion Light Duck: Matt & Emily Lhamon, Lima

          Res. Champion Light Duck: Brittany Kill, Spencerville

          Champion Old Drake: Bill Sandoe, Smyrna, DE

          Champion Old Duck: Bill Sandoe, Smyrna, DE

          Champion Young Drake: Matt & Emily Lhamon, Lima

          Champion Young Duck: Matt & Emily Lhamon, Lima

          Champion Heavy Goose: Bill Sandoe, Smyrna, DE

          Res. Champion Heavy Goose: Bill Sandoe, Smyrna, DE

          Champion Medium Goose: Matt & Emily Lhamon, Lima

          Res. Champion Medium Goose: Matt & Emily Lhamon, Lima

          Champion Light Goose: Ronald Green, Columbus Grove

          Res. Champion Light Goose: Linda Green, Columbus Grove

          Champion Old Gander: Matt & Emily Lhamon, Lima

          Champion Old Goose: Bill Sandoe, Smyrna, DE

          Champion Young Gander: Max McCluer, Lima

          Champion Young Goose: Matt & Emily Lhamon, Lima

          Champion Turkey: Linda Green, Columbus Grove

          Res. Champion Turkey: Linda Green, Columbus Grove

          Champion Young Tom: Linda Green, Columbus Grove

          Champion Young Hen: Linda Green, Columbus Grove

          Champion Bantam Duck: Bill Sandoe, Smyrna, DE

          Res. Champion Bantam Duck: Bill Sandoe, Smyrna, DE

Tuesday, August 19

Open Class Homemaker’s Style Show

FAMILY COORDINATING

          Mother/Father with Children

          Best of Show: Marianne Ewing

          Family of Children

          Best of Show: Teresa & Julie Bowersock

          Grandparent with Children

          Best of Show: Beverly Phillips

EMBELLISHED GARMENTS

          Adult

          Best of Show: Lois Wetherill

          School Age

          Best of Show: Teresa & Julie Bowersock

SLEEPWEAR

          Infant

          Best of Show: Beverly Phillips

          Children

          Best of Show: Jackie Austin

          School Age

          Best of Show: Betty Fiser

COSTUME

          Children

          Best of Show: Darcy DeLeon

          School Age

          Best of Show: Marianne Ewing

SPECTATOR/ACTIVE SPORTS

          Adult

          Best of Show: Vicki Hauenstein

          School Age

          Best of Show: Betty Fiser

          Day Wear

          Best of Show: Mandy High

Dress-Up

          Children

          Best of Show: Jackie Austin

          Adult

          Best of Show: Mandy High

          School Age

          Best of Show: Marianne Ewing

SCHOOL CLOTHES

          Children

          Best of Show: Mary Lou Shick

          School Age

          Best of Show: Marianne Ewing

WEDDING & FORMAL WEAR

          Bridesmaid/Attendant

          Best of Show: Mandy High

PLAYWEAR

          Children

          Best of Show: Myrna Metzger

          Infants

          Best of Show: Jo McConnell

COATS, JACKETS AND SUITS

          Children 

          Best of Show: Myrna Metzger

          Adult:

          Best of Show: Mandy High

CHRISTENING GOWN

          Best of Show: Teresa Fuhman

Tuesday, August 19

Jr. High Cheerleading Competition

          1^st Place: Spencerville

          2^nd Place: Perry

          3^rd Place: Kalida

          4^th Place: Saints Peter and Paul

          5^th Place: Ottawa

          Spirit Award: Perry

Tuesday, August 19

Cheerleading Competition

          1^st Place Senior: Spencerville High School         

          2^nd Place Senior: Delphos St. John’s High School

          3^rd Place Senior: Crestview High School

          4^th Place Senior: Shawnee High School

          5^th Place Senior: Kenton High School

          1^st Place Junior: Spencerville High School

          2^nd Place Junior: Ottoville High School

          3^rd Place Junior: Lima Senior High School

          Spirit Award: Delphos St. John’s

Wednesday, August 20

Baton & Flag Corp Competition

Dance Twirl Team

          1^st Place: Sizzlin’ Sister’s

          2^nd Place: Karizma “Gather”

          3^rd Place: DJ’s Dazzlers

          4^th Place: Karizma “Kick It”

Dance Team

          1^st Place: Allen East High School

          2^nd Place: Bath High School

          3^rd Place: Karizma

Class A        

Feature Twirler      

          1^st Place : Jessi Briggs - Bath High School

          2^nd Place: Jessica Gullette - Bath High School

          3^rd Place: Dawn Ellerbrock - Ottawa Glandorf High School

Majorette Squad  

          1^st Place : Bath High School

          2^nd Place: Ottawa Glandorf High School

Feature Flag  

          1^st Place: Bath High School

          2^nd Place: Lima Central Catholic High School

Flag Corp  

          1^st Place : Bath High School

          2^nd Place: Lima Central Catholic High School

Class B

Feature Twirler  

          1^st Place: Alisha Rister - Perry High School  

          2^nd Place: Ashley Doneldson - Columbus Grove High School

          3^rd Place: Nicole Hughes - Allen East High School

          4^th Place: Lindsey Hughes - Bluffton High School

          5^th Place: Amanda Brooks - Vanlue High School

Majorette Squad

          1^st Place: Columbus Grove High School

          2^nd Place: Vanlue High School

          3^rd Place: Bluffton High School

          4^th Place: Allen East High School

Feature Flag 

          1^st Place: Bluffton High School

          2^nd Place: Perry High School

          3^rd Place: Allen East High School

Flag Corp  

          1^st Place : Columbus Grove High School

          2^nd Place: Bluffton High School

          3^rd Place: Allen East High School

          4^th Place: Perry High School

Wednesday, August 20

Youth Talent Karaoke Contest

Ages 9-12

          1^st Place: Lauren Shobe, Delphos

          2^nd Place: Veronica Wende, Lima

          3^rd Place: Amy Campbell, Lima

Ages 13-17

          1^st Place: Terra Boyed, Columbus Grove

          2^nd Place: Stephanie Spitnale, Continental

          3^rd Place: Alexa Frederick, Wapakoneta

Wednesday, August 20

Open Class Sheep Show

          Cheviot Champion Ram: Kelly Copeland, Lewistown

          Columbia Champion Ram: Mike Copeland, Lewistown

          Columbia Champion Ewe: Inbody Bros, Bluffton

          Corridale Champion Ram: Wayne Kemler, Lewistown

          Corridale Champion Ewe: Wayne Kemler, Lewistown

          Dorset Champion Ram: Heather Shotts, Lewistown

          Dorset Champion Ewe: Heather Shotts, Lewistown

Horned Dorset Champion Ram: Heather Shotts, Lewistown

Horned Dorset Champion Ewe: Heather Shotts, Lewistown

          Montadale Champion Ram: Mike Copeland, Lewistown

          Montadale Champion Ewe: Mike Copeland, Lewistown

          Oxford Champion Ram: Lee Blank, Wapakoneta

          Oxford Champion Ewe: Kelly Copeland, Lewistown

          Rambouillet Champion Ram: Heather Shotts, Lewistown

          Rambouillet Champion Ewe: Heather Shotts, Lewistown

          Shropshire Champion Ram: Brandt Sheep Farm, Anna

          Shropshire Champion Ewe: Ronald Evans, Ada

          Southdown Champion Ram: Brandt Sheep Farm, Anna

          Southdown Champion Ewe: Brandt Sheep Farm, Anna

          Suffolk Champion Ram: Heather Shotts, Lewistown

          Suffolk Champion Ewe: Heather Shotts, Lewistown

Crossbred/Wether-Type Champion Ram: Mike Copeland, Lewistown

          Crossbred/Wether-Type Champion Ewe: Ethan Watkins,

Open Class Supreme Champion Ram: Heather Shotts, Lewistown

Open Class Supreme Champion Ewe: Ronald Shotts, Lewistown

Open Class Market Lambs

          Grand Champion: Richard Feldner, Harrod

          Reserve Grand Champion: Don Kennedy, Lima

Open Class Fleece Show

          Champion Fleece: Inbody Bros., Bluffton

Wednesday, August 20

Open Class Special Baked Exhibit - Bake Lasagna with Meat

          1^st Place: Shellie Klink, Lima

          2^nd Place: Lynda Hensley, Lima

          3^rd Place: Barbara Courtney, Lima

          4^th Place: Diana Klink, Elida

          5^th Place: Tami Yount, Lima

          6^th Place: Leann Warnecke, Spencerville

          7^th Place: Janice Warnecke, Spencerville

          8^th Place: Mike Yount, Lima

Open Class Special Baked Exhibit - Breadsticks

          1^st Place: Tammy Boughan, Columbus Grove

          2^nd Place: Ruth Burnfield, Spencerville

          3^rd Place: Cheryl Jones, Lima

          4^th Place: Elaine Fisher, Lima

          5^th Place: Janice Warnecke, Spencerville

          6^th Place: Laura McAdoo, Lima

          7^th Place: Pat Johnson, Lima

          8^th Place: Barbara Courtney, Lima

Wednesday, August 20

Open Class Dairy Pee Wee Showmanship

          Champion: Corrine Wood, Lima

Open Class Dairy Adult Showmanship

          Champion: Keith Dirkson, Kenton

Wednesday, August 20

Open Class Dairy Breeding Stock

          Champion Bull Junior Brown Swiss: Dale Dirkson, Kenton

          Champion Female Senior Brown Swiss: Kyle Begg, Columbus Grove

          Champion Female Junior Brown Swiss: Dale Dirkson, Kenton

          Grand Champion Brown Swiss: Kyle Begg, Columbus Grove

          Res. Champion Brown Swiss: Dale Dirkson, Kenton

          Champion Female Junior Guernsey: Rod Wood, Lima

          Grand Champion Guernsey: Rod Wood, Lima

          Res. Champion Guernsey: Rod Wood, Lima

          Champion Bull Junior Holstein: Dale Dirkson, Kenton

          Champion Female Senior Holstein: Rustibel Farm, Lima

          Champion Female Junior Holstein: Fleming Crest Farm, Harrod

          Grand Champion Holstein: Rustibel Farm, Lima

          Res. Grand Champion Holstein: Keri Hilty, Bluffton

          Champion Bull Junior Jersey: Dale Dirkson, Kenton

          Champion Female Senior Jersey: Hugh Pugh, Venedocia

          Champion Female Junior Jersey: Dale Dirkson, Kenton

          Grand Champion Jersey: Hugh Pugh, Venedocia

          Res. Champion Jersey: Hugh Pugh, Venedocia

          Champion Female Junior Shorthorn: Brooks Winegardner, Bluffton

          Grand Champion Shorthorn: Brooks Winegardner, Bluffton

          Res. Champion Shorthorn: Brooks Winegardner, Bluffton

          Supreme Champion Dairy Cow-All Breeds: Hugh Pugh, Venedocia

Thursday, August 21

Golden Age Day Party - 11:00 AM

Oldest Person in Attendance: Faye Sladen, Delphos, Ohio           

Age: 102      

Longest Married Couple: Earl & Ella May Terfliner, Lima, Ohio

Years: 69

Golden Age Day Party - 2:00 PM

Oldest Person in Attendance: William Beeler, Cridersville, Ohio

Age: 103 ½

Longest Married Couple: Helen & Mike Rumbaugh

Years: 69

Thursday, August 21

Antique Tractor Pull

Antique

          3,000: Melvin Dawson

          4,000: Robert Devier

          4,000: Robert Devier

          5,500: Doug Rosenbauer

          6,500: Doug Rosenbauer

Classic

          3,500: Andy Devier

          4,500: Wayne Rhodes

          5,500: Don Zink

          6,500: Dick Rosenbauer

          8,000: Mike Capps

          10,000: Mike Capps

Thursday, August 21

Ope Class Third Flower Show

          Best Traditional Design/Advanced: Jessica Casemier, Elida

          Best Traditional Design/Novice: Rosa Wollenhaupt, Lima

          Best Creative Design: Laurie Shreefer, Lima

          Best Hybrid Tea Rose: Clara Mowery, Harrod

          Best Miniature Rose: Phil Miller, Lima

          Best Junior Design: Danielle Franks, Lima

Thursday, August 21

Open Class Best Dressed Pig Contest

          1^st Place: Sidney Richardson  

          2^nd Place: Ian Slone

          3^rd Place: Logan Slone

          4^th Place: Rachel Ernest

          5^th Place: Andrew Hoffer

Open Class Swine Women’s Showmanship

          1^st Place: Stephanie McElwain 

          2^nd Place: Lindsay Graza

          3^rd Place: Jachie Bretlinger

          4^th Place: Leslie Arnold

          5^th Place: Tonya Gienthey

Open Class Swine Men’s Showmanship

          1^st Place: Justin Kechler 

          2^nd Place: Dean Bowersock

          3^rd Place: Brent Kiene

          4^th Place: Tom Renner

          5^th Place: Ron Ernest

Open Class Swine Champion of Champion Showmanship

          1^st Place: Ken Worington  

          2^nd Place: Stephanie McElwain

          3^rd Place: Justin Kelcher

          4^th Place: Dick Warrington

          5^th Place: Scott Elwer

Open Class Market Hogs

          Champion Barrow: Randell Mason, Harrod

          Champion Gilt: Kelly Sparks, Delphos

Friday, August 22

Open Class Aryshire Show

          Champion Bull: Rall’s Cloverleaf Lane, Kenton

          Junior Champion: Ron Kennedy, Harrod

          Reserve Junior Champion: Ron Kennedy, Harrod

          Senior Champion: Hugh Pugh, Venedocia

          Reserve Senior Champion: Ron Kennedy, Harrod

          Grand Champion: Hugh Pugh, Venedocia

          Reserve Grand Champion: Ron Kennedy, Harrod

Saturday, August 23

Open Class West Central Ohio Angus Association Show

          Jr. Calf Champion: Justin Brosey, Hamilton

          Res. Jr. Calf Champion: Haley Nye, Napoleon

          Sr. Calf Champion: Jared Brosey, Hamilton

          Res. Sr. Calf Champion: Haley Nye, Napoleon

          Intermediate Champion: Danielle Brosey, Hamilton

          Res. Intermediate Champion: KAN Angus, Hamler

          Jr. Yearling Champion: Haley Nye, Napoleon

          Reserve Jr. Yearling Champion: Haley Nye, Napoleon

          Grand Champion Heifer: Danielle Brosey, Hamilton

          Grand Champion Cow: Justin Brosey, Hamilton

          Jr. Calf Champion: Justin Brosey, Hamilton

          Sr. Calf Champion: Justin Brosey, Hamilton

          Reserve Sr. Calf Champion: KAN Angus, Hamler

          Grand Champion Bull: Justin Brosey, Hamilton

          Reserve Grand Champion Bull: KAN Angus, Hamler

          Champion Steer: Alisha Faulder, Harrod

          Reserve Champion Steer: Lorraine English, Elida

Jr. Showmanship:

Junior Division

          1^st Place: Jeremy Kinder, Molinto

          2^nd Place: Haley Nye, Napoleon

          3^rd Place: Lorraine English, Elida

Senior Division

          1^st Place: Justin Brosey, Hamilton

          2^nd Place: Caroline English, Elida

          3^rd Place: Alisha Faulder, Harrod

Saturday, August 23

Open Class Dairy Goat Show

Grand Champion Alpine Sr. Doe: Dennis Herrell Family, Galveston, IN

          Res. Grand Champion Alpine Sr. Doe: Dennis Herrell Family, Galveston, IN

          Grand Champion La Mancha Sr. Doe: Dennis Herrell Family, Galveston, IN

Res. Grand Champion La Mancha Sr. Doe: Dicke Brothers, Minster

          Grand Champion Nubian Sr. Doe: Don & Karinda Miller, Delphos

Res. Grand Champion Nubian Sr. Doe: Don & Karinda Miller, Delphos

Grand Champion Oberhasli Sr. Doe: Stroop Family, Hillsboro

          Res. Grand Champion Oberhasli Sr. Doe: Ray & Lynette Kirchner, Decatur, IN

          Grand Champion Saanen Sr. Doe: Ray & Lynette Kirchner, Decatur, IN

          Res. Grand Champion Saanen Sr. Doe: Ray & Lynette Kirchner, Decatur, IN

          Grand Champion Toggenburg Sr. Doe: Blair Family, Napoleon

Res. Grand Champion Toggenburg Sr. Doe: Blair Family, Napoleon

Grand Champion Recorded Grade Sr. Doe: Dicke Brothers, Minster

Res. Grand Champion Recorded Grade Sr. Doe: Blair Family, Napoleon

          Best Sr. Doe of Show: Don & Karinda Miller, Delphos

          Grand Champion Alpine Jr. Doe: Kevin B. Smith Family, Harrod

          Res. Grand Champion Alpine Jr. Doe: Dennis Herrell Family, Galveston, IN

Grand Champion La Mancha Jr. Doe: Dicke Brothers, Minster

Res. Grand Champion La Mancha Jr. Doe: Dicke Brothers, Minster

          Grand Champion Nubian Jr. Doe: Dennis Herrell Family, Galveston, IN

Res. Grand Champion Nubian Jr. Doe: Kim Lehman, Beaverdam

          Grand Champion Oberhasli Jr. Doe: Donald & Karen Schnipke Family, Pandora

          Res. Grand Champion Oberhasli Jr. Doe: James Stroop Family, Hillsboro

          Grand Champion Saanen Jr. Doe: Ray & Lynette Kirchner, Decatur, IN

          Res. Grand Champion Saanen Jr. Doe: Ray & Lynette Kirchner, Decature, IN

          Grand Champion Toggenburg Jr. Doe: Robert Blair & Family, Napoleon

Res. Grand Champion Toggenburg Jr. Doe: Seibert Farms, Wapakoneta

          Grand Champion Recorded Grade Jr. Doe: Dicke Brothers, Minster

Res. Grand Champion Recorded Grade Jr. Doe: Dennis Herrell Family, Galveston, IN

          Best Jr. Doe of Show: Kevin B. Smith Family, N. Lewisburg

Saturday, August 23

Demolition Derby

Full Size Feature:  1^st Place: Ryan Allen 

                                2^nd Place: Jim Meyer

                                3^rd Place: Jose Cartagena

                                4^th Place: Jeremy Nuzum

Mini-Car:

                     1^st Place: Kassey Thorpe

                     2^nd Place: Chris Schurr

                     3^rd Place: John Fugate

Truck:

                     1^st Place: Anthony Spurgeon

                     2^nd Place: Chuck Boughan

Heat Winners - Class 1

Ryan Allen

Matt Nuzum

Jose Cartagena

Steve Shaffer

Heat Winners - Class 2

Jeremy Nuzum

Bob Dickerson

James Goodin

Jim Meyer

Heat Winners - Class 3

Dick Allen

Marty McCluer

Scott Fisher

Matt McCluer

Best of Show: Brian Dearth

Saturday, August 23

2003 Allen County Fair - Farmer of the Year Award

Winner: Dave Kessler, Sugar Creek Township

2003 Allen County Fair Horseshoe Results

A-Singles

1^st Place: Doug Crawford (4-1)

2^nd Place: Darrel Bowers (4-1)

3^rd Place: Dick Honigford (4-1)

B-Singles

1^st Place: Dave Edminston (6-1)

2^nd Place: Stan Miller (6-1)

3^rd Place: Dwain Klink (5-2)

C-Singles

1^st Place: Jack McClintock (5-0)

2^nd Place: Paul Johns (4-1)

3^rd Place: Ed Ehemann (2-3)

D-Singles

1^st Place: Dave Shaner (6-1)

2^nd Place: Dan Wischmeyer (5-2)

3^rd Place: Clyde Spencer (5-2)

Seniors

1^st Place: John Austin (5-0)

2^nd Place: Dave Edminston (4-1)

3^rd Place: Dwain Klink (3-2)

Juniors

1^st Place: Myles Bowers (209 pts.)

2^nd Place: Shauna Bowers (164 pts.)

3^rd Place: Nick Johns (131 pts.)

Doubles

1^st Place: Nick Johns - Paul Johns

2^nd Place: Dave Eminston - Ora King

3^rd Place: Dwain Klink - Don Bott

4^th Place: Louis Fitzgerald - Dan Wischmeyer

Class A Team

1^st - Lima

John Austin

Dave Edminston

Dwain Klink

2^nd - Van Wert

Jesse Rodriguez

Gayle Stevens

Don Stevens

3^rd - Delphos

Vern Schroeder

Ed Bowden

Dick Sherard

Class B Team

1^st - Moose #199

Dwain Klink

Loretta Swartz

Don Born

2^nd - ACHPA - Lima

Nick Johns

Joe Brown

Jack McClintock

3^rd - Sun Valley

Rich Cook

Paul Johns 

Ron Wischmeyer

2003 Daily Attendance Figures

Friday, August 15             17,258

Saturday, August 16        41,327

Sunday, August 17          31,826

Monday, August 18          22,211

Tuesday, August 19         21,596

Wednesday, August 20   18,512

Thursday, August 21       16,162

Friday, August 22            20,327

Saturday, August 23        26,840

Total Attendance              218,165