Fiddler's Contest -- Adults
1. Richard Harness, Fulton
2. John Simmons, Cape Girardeau
3. Bob King, Jackson
Fiddler's Contest -- Youth
1. Liesl Schoenberger, Cape Girardeau
2. Tyler Noramore, Cape Girardeau
FFA-4H Public Speaking (sponsored by Bank of Advance)
1. Brittney McDowell, Jackson FFA
2. Galen Cooper, Fredericktown FFA
3. Amy Bridgewater, Stoddard County 4-H
4. Kallie Newell, Dexter FFA
R.B. Rice Contest
1. Marie James, Cape Girardeau, Easy Sausage Pizza
2. Ann Boderstein, Gordonville, Cheesey Meaty Sausage Dip or Sauce
3. Opal Klaproth, Jackson, Rice Sausage Casserole
BEEF CATTLE
Angus
-- Grand champion heifer, Hamilton Angus, Ava, Ill.
-- Reserve champion heifer, Hamilton Angus, Ava, Ill.
-- Grand champion bull, Birk Beef Cattle, Gordonville
-- Reserve champion bull, Meier Angus, Jackson
Hereford
-- Grand champion heifer, Ray Herbison, Raleigh, Ill.
-- Reserve champion heifer, Aufdenberg Polled Herefords, Jackson
-- Grand champion bull, Ray Herbison, Raleigh, Ill.
-- Reserve champion bull, Ray herbison, Raleigh, Ill.
Simmental
-- Grand champion heifer, Jenny Eakins, Jackson
-- Reserve champion heifer, Shady Ridge Simmental, Cape Girardeau
-- Grand champion bull, Jenny Eakins, Jackson
-- Reserve champion bull, Shady Ridge Simmental, Cape Girardeau
Charolais
-- Grand champion heifer, Snowy River Charolais, Sedgewickville
-- Reserve champion heifer, Snowy River Charolais, Sedgewickville
-- Grand champion bull, Snowy River Charolais, Sedgewickville
-- Reserve champion bull, Triple S Charolais, Jackson
Brangus
-- Grand champion heifer, BJ Brangus, Charleston
-- Reserve champion heifer, BJ Brangus, Charleston
-- Grand champion bull, JL Brangus, Charleston
-- Reserve champion bull, BJ Brnagus, Charleston
Other Breeds
-- Grand champion heifer, Sunnyland Farms, Albion, Ill.
-- Reserve champion heifer, Sunnyland Farms, Albion, Ill.
-- Grand champion bull, Sunnyland Farms, Albion, Ill.
-- Reserve champion bull, 4-H Limousin Farm, Altenberg
Commercial Heifers
-- Grand champion heifer, J-5 Simmental, Altenberg
-- Reserve champion heifer, 4-H Limousin Farm, Altenberg
Steer Show
-- Grand champion steer, Greg Meier, Jackson
-- Reserve champion steer, Douglas Ludwig, Jackson
Carcass Steer Show
-- First place on foot, Brian Meier, Jackson
-- First place carcass, Michael Putz, Millersville
Junior Angus
-- Grand champion heifer, Greg Meier, Jackson
-- Reserve champion heifer, Greg Meier, Jackson
DAIRY CATTLE
Ayrshire
-- Grand champion, Green Hill Farm, Mt. Vernon, Ill.
-- Junior champion, Kelly Lacey, Mt. Vernon, Ill.
Jersey
-- Grand champion, Joe Kirchdoerfer, Cape Girardeau
-- Junior champion, Carl Kirchdoerfer, Cape Girardeau
Guernsey
-- Grand champion, Voelker Swiss, Perryville
-- Junior champion, C.L. Carlile, Thompsonville, Ill.
Brown Swiss
-- Grand champion, Voelker Swiss, Perryville
-- Junior champion, C.L. Carlile, Thompsonville, Ill.
Holstein
-- Grand champion, Wilowbranch Farms, Hoilton, Ill.
-- Junior champion, Willowbranch Farms, Hoilton, Ill.
Milking Shorthorn
-- Grand champion, Weidner Prairie Farms, Dalton City, Ill.
-- Junior champion, Alwardt Farms, Mason, Ill.
SWINE
Yorkshire
-- Grand champion gilt, Choctaw Acres, Mascoutah, Ill.
-- Reserve champion gilt, Choctaw Acres, Mascoutah, Ill.
-- Grand champion boar, David Gholson, Jackson
-- Reserve champion boar, Choctaw Acres, Mascoutah, Ill.
Duroc
-- Grand champion gilt, Choctaw Acres, Mascoutah, Ill.
-- Grand champion boar, Choctaw Acres, Mascoutah, Ill.
Hampshire
-- Grand champion boar, Choctaw Acres, Mascoutah, Ill.
-- Reserve champion boar, Choctaw Acres, Mascoutah, Ill.
Other Breeds
-- Grand champion gilt, Choctaw Acres, Mascoutah, Ill.
-- Grand champion boar, Choctaw Acres, Mascoutah, Ill.
Commercial Gilts
-- Grand champion gilt, Randy Zoellner, Friedheim
-- Reserve champion gilt, Billy Propst, Gordonville
Barrow Show
-- Grand champion, Billy Propst, Gordonville
-- Reserve champion, Matthew Golden, Whitewater
Barrow Carcass Show
-- Heavy weight, first place on foot, Jeremie Nothdurft, Jackson
-- Heavy weight, first place real time, Allison Shinn, Jackson
-- Light weight, first place on foot, Choctaw Acres, Mascoutah, Ill.
-- Light weight, first place real time, Mark Ernst, Perryville
SHEEP
Suffolk
-- Premier breeder, Robert Eade, Addieville, Ill.
Oxford
-- Premier breeder, Bonnie Overbeck, Jackson
Hampshire
-- Premier breeder, Robert Eade, Addieville, Ill.
Southdown
-- Premier breeder, Bonnie Overbeck, Jackson
Dorset
-- Premier breeder, Ed. Craig and Family, Clay City, Ill.
Cheviot
-- Premier breeder, Dorothy McBride, Jackson
Corriedale
-- Premier breeder, Cody Essner, Scott City
Rambouillet
-- Premier breeder, Ed. Crig and family, Clay City, Ill.
Market Lamb
-- Grand champion, Robert Eade, Addieville, Ill.
HORSES AND MULES
Draft Horses
-- Grand champion mare, Weston Mangels, Jackson
-- Reserve champion mare, Weston Mangels, Jackson
-- Grand champion stallion, Horseshoe Pines, Jackson
- Grand champion gelding, William Harris
-- Reserve champion gelding, Horseshoe Pines, Jackson
Draft Ponies
-- Grand champion, Weston Mangels, Jackson
-- Reserve champion, Larry Reese, Harrisonville
Draft Mules
-- Grand champion horse mule, Jonny Kelson, Murray, Ken.
-- Reserve champion horse mule, Charles Garner, Morley
-- Grand champion mare mule, Rocky Stroder, Jackson
-- Reserve champion mare mule, Rocky Stroder, Jackson
Miniature Mules
-- Grand champion, Don Pippin, Butler
-- Reserve champion, Larry Reese, Harrisonville
Jacks and Jennets
-- Grand champion jack, Ed Craig and Family, Clay City, Ill.
-- Reserve champion jack, Ed Craig and Family, Clay City, Ill.
-- Grand champion jennet, Terry Givens, Whitewater
BEST OF SHOW
Rabbit
-- Champion, Andrea Kieninger, Jackson
Pigeon
-- Champion, Justin Bromley, Jackson
Guinea Pig
-- Champion, Andrea Kieninger, Jackson
Canned Foods
-- Vaiden Webber, Altenberg
Baked Foods
-- Debbie Pylest, Villa Ridge, Ill.
Potted Plants
-- Emily Bertrand, Jackson
Cut Flowers
-- Sue Evitts, Cape Girardeau
Crafts and Hobbies
-- Bill Cage, Cape Girardeau
Horticulture
-- Kevin Johns, Dudley
FCE Booths
-- Kage, Cape Girardeau
Home Economics (Other)
-- Carmen Sanders
Fine Arts
-- Nancy Riehn, Millersville
Quilts
-- Dorothy Wibbenmeyer, Perryville
Wall Hangings
-- Rita Whaley, Jackson
4-H BEEF
Angus
-- Champion female, Amy Pohlmen, Oak Ridge, Arnsberry 4-H
-- Reserve champion female, Joey Rubel, Cape Girardeau, Young Americans 4-H
Charolais
-- Champion female, Lacas Haley, Sedgewickville, Progressive 4-H
-- Reserve champion female, Dillis Buck, Millersville, Daisy 4-H
Geibvich
-- Champion female, Seth McDowell, Jackson, Fruitland 4-H
Hereford
-- Champion female, James Eakins, Jackson, Progressive 4-H
-- Reserve champion female, Leah Russell, Jackson, Progressive 4-H
-- Champion bull, Zachary Ruesler, Jackson, Progressive 4-H
Simmental
-- Champion female, Jenny Eakins, Jackson, Progressive 4-H
-- Reserve champion female, Jenny Eakins, Jackson, Progressive 4-H
-- Champion bull, Jenny Eakins, Jackson, Progressive 4-H
Commercial
-- Champion female, Tony Hoffman, Perryville, Arnsberry 4-H
-- Reserve champion female, Quentin Ruesler, Friedheim, Daisy 4-H
STEERS
Angus Steers
-- Champion, Amy Pohlman, Oak Ridge, Arnsberg 4-H
-- Reserve champion, Ryan Pohlman, Oak Ridge, Arnsberg
Brangus Steers
-- Champion, Andrew Mothershead, Benton, New Hamburg Eager Beavers 4-H
Charolais Steers
-- Champion, Dillion Ruch, Millersville, Daisy 4-H
-- Reserve champion, Mindy Ruch, Daisy, Daisy 4-H
Polled Hereford Steers
-- Champion, Jennifer Koening, Perryville, Farrar Hawthorne 4-H
-- Reserve champion, Paul Gholson, Jackson, Tilsit 4-H
Simmental Steers
-- Champion, Doug Ludwig, Jackson, Fruitland 4-H
Mixed Breed Steers
-- Overall champion, Don Hahs, Friedheim, Bridle Cloverleaf 4-H
-- Reserve champion, Joey Rubel, Cape Girardeau, Young Americans 4-H
Heavy Weight
-- Champion, Benjamin Hahs, Friedheim, Bridle Cloverleaf 4-H
-- Reserve champion, Joey Rubel, Cape Girardeau, Young Americans 4-H
Light Weight
-- Champion, Laura Puchbauer, Jackson, Fruitland 4-H
-- Reserve champion, Quentin Rueler, Friedheim, Daisy 4-H
-- Grand Champion 4-H Steer, Doug Ludwig, Jackson, Fruitland 4-H
-- Reserve Champion 4-H Cheer, Amy Pohlman, Oak Ridge, Arnsberg 4-H
4-H Beef Showmanship
-- 14 years and older, Seth McDowell, Jackson, Fruitland 4-H
-- Under 14, Lucas Haley, Sedgewickville, Progressive 4-H
4-H Draft horses
-- Champion Mare, Ben Meier, Jackson, Progressive 4-H
-- Reserve champion mare, Adam Meier
-- Champion Gelding, Adam Meier
-- Reserve champion gelding, Charles Meier, Jackson, Progressive 4-H
-- Grand champion 4-H Draft Horse, Ben Meier, Jackson, Progressive 4-H
-- Reserve grand champion 4-H Draft Horse, Adam Meier, Jackson, Progressive 4-H
Showmanship
14 and over
-- Ben Meier, Jackson, Progressive 4-H
Under 14
-- Charles Meier, Jackson, Progressive 4-H
4-H Dairy
Brown Swiss
-- Jr. Champion, Suzanne Voelker, Perryville, Screno 4-H
-- Champion, Chad Voelker, Perryville, Screno 4-H
-- Reserve champion, Katie Voelker, Perryville, Screno 4-H
Holstein
-- Jr. Champion, Suzanne Voelker, Perryville, Screno 4-H
-- Champion, Melinda Schoen, Jackson, Pocahontas 4-H
-- Reserve champion, Katie Hemmann, Jackson, Pocahontas 4-H
Jersey
-- Jr. Champion, Rebecca Koerber, Gordonville, Gordonville 4-H
4-H Dairy Showmanship
14 years and under
-- Matthew Schoen, Jackson, Pocahontas 4-H
Under 14
-- Katie Hemmann, Jackson, Pocahontas 4-H
4-H Swine
-- Champion Yorkshire gilt or sow, David Gholson, Jackson, Tilsit 4H
-- Reserve grand champion, Gregory Gholson, Jackson, Tilsit 4-H
-- Champion Yorkshire Boars, David Gholson, Jackson, Tilsit 4-H
-- Reserve grand champion, David Gholson, Jackson, Tilsit 4-H
-- Champion commercial gilt or sow, David Gholson, Jackson, Tilsit 4-H
Champion Barrows
-- Class 1, Lisa Essner, Benton, New Hamburg Eager Beavers 4-H
-- Class 2, Jeremie Nothdurft, Jackson, Goidonmuth 4-H
-- Class 3, Jeremie Nothdurft, Jackson, Gordonville 4-H
-- Class 4, Derek Binford, Puxico, Puxico 4-H Warriors
Reserve Champion Burrow
-- Class 1, John Nothdurft, Jackson, Gordonville 4-H
-- Class 2, Jason Nothdurft, Jackson, Gordonville 4-H
-- Class 3, Tara Propst, Gordonville, Gordonville 4-H
-- Class 4, Chris Hrabik, Oak Ridge, Arnsberg 4-H
-- Grand champion burrow, Jeremie Nothdurft, Jackson, Gordonville 4-H
-- Reserve champion burrow, Derek Binford, Puxico, Puxico 4-H Warriors
4-H Swine Showmanship
14 Years and Older
1. Denise Aufdenberg, Burfordville, Tilsit 4-H
2. Allison Shinn, Jackson, Gordonville 4-H
Under 14
1. Jeremie Nothdurft, Jackson, Gordonville 4-H
2. Brittany Campbell, Puxico, Puxico Warriors 4-H
4-H Sheep
-- Champion corridale rams, Cassie Essner, Scott City, Tri-City Willing Workers
-- Reserve champion corridale ram, Cody Essner, Scott City, Tri-City Willing Workers
-- Champion corridale ewe, Cody Essner, Scott City, Tri-City Willing Workers
-- Reserve champion corridale ewe, Cassie Essner, Scott City, Tri-City Willing Workers
-- Grand champion market lamb, Ben Meier, Jackson, Progressive 4-H
-- Reserve grand champion market lamb, Cody Essner, Scott City, Tri-City Willing Workers
4-H Best of Show
Foods/Nutrition
-- Blair Hinkebein, Jackson, Fruitland 4-H
Forestry
-- Wade Jokerst, Ste. Genevieve, Little Rivers 4-H
Entomology
-- Jessica Eftink, Leopold, Leopold 4-H
Cake Decorating
-- Michelle Kuehn, Perryville, Friendly Valley 4-H
Photography
-- Jason Meier, Jackson, Young Doers 4-H
Visual Arts
-- Amanda Brock, Marble Hill, Leopold 4-H
Child Development
-- Amy Wichern, Jackson, Gordonville 4-H
Vegetables
-- Jessica Eftink, Leopold, Leopold 4-H
Field Crops
-- Amy Overbeck, Cape Girardeau, Poplar Ridge 4-H
Woodworking
-- Luke Aufdenberg, Burfordville, Tilsit 4-H
Knitting/Creative Crocheting
-- Barbara Kammler, Perryville, Friendly Valley 4-H
Home Environment
-- Amy Wichern, Jackson, Gordonville 4-H
Clothing and Textiles
-- Katie Kammler, Perryville, Friendly Valley 4-H
Other Projects
-- Wade Jokerst, Ste. Genevieve, Little Rivers 4-H
Miscellaneous
-- Lucas Naeger, Ste. Genevieve, Little Rivers 4-H
Horticulture
-- Gina Saputo, Leopold, Leopold 4-H
1998 Youth Premium Food Preservation Awards
Vegetable
-- Curtis Sievers, Jackson, Progressive 4-H
Pickled Food
-- Alex Buchheit, Perryville, Friendly Valley 4-H
Soft Spread
-- Kelly Kuehn, Perryville, Friendly Valley 4-H
Rabbits
-- Grand champion rabbit, Marcus Birk, Burfordville, Gordonville 4-H
-- Reserve Grand Champion, Margaret Seabaugh, Whitewater, Leopold 4-H
Cavies
-- Grand champion cavie, Amanda Birk, Burfordville, Gordonville 4-H
-- Reserve grand champion, Amanda Birk, Burfordville, Gordonville 4-H
Poultry
-- Grand Champion bird, Charles Meier, Jackson, Progressive 4-H
-- Reserve grand champion, Charles Meier, Jackson, Progressive 4-H
Horse Show Showmanship
14 and over
-- Blair Hinkebein, Jackson, Fruitland 4-H
Under 14
-- Jennifer Weiss, Jackson, Gordonville 4-H
Judging Barrow Carcass Show
14 and over
-- Allison Shinn, Jackson, Gordonville 4-H
Under 14
-- Luke Aufdenberg, Burfordville, Tilsit 4-H
Dress up Contest
Poultry and Pigeons
1. Amy Wichern, Jackson
2. Jessica Sinn, Cape Girardeau
3. Brittney Wiedeman, Cape Girardeau
Champion, Amy Wichern, Jackson
Rabbits and Guinea Pigs
1. Andrea Kienninger, Jackson
2. Clint Sinn, Cape Girardeau
3. Jill Walther, Cape Girardeau
Champion, Andrea Kienninger, Jackson
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