Boy
3 to 6 months
First: Colton Robinson, parents Brittany Foster and Austin Robinson of Cape Girardeau.
Second: Grady Schulz, parents Becky Ledbetter and J.J. Schulz of Cape Girardeau.
Third: Myle Clifton, parents Lindsey and Kyle Clifton of Cape Girardeau.
7 to 9 months
First: Lyncoln Sterling, parents Ashlei and John Sterling of Cape Girardeau.
Second: Tyler Luehrs, parents Whitney and Patrick Luehrs of Cape Girardeau.
Third: Porter Lange, parents Jessi Baker and Neal Lange.
10 to 12 months
First: Jake Rivera, parents Kelly and Mita Rivera of Cape Girardeau.
Second: Jayce Cunningham, parents, Rhonda and Todd Cunningham of Jackson.
Third: Diesel Simpkins, parents Christy Williams and Dalton Simpkins of Scott City.
13 to 15 months
First: Bentley Cotner, parents Megan and Cody Cotner of Jackson.
Second: Kole Nothdurft, paretns Kimberlie and Dustin Nothdurft of Whitewater.
Third: Brayden Howard, parents Shelly Welker and Joe Howard of Altenburg, Missouri.
16 to 18 months
First: Colton Brown, parents Michelle and Gary Brown of Jackson.
Second: Owen Williams, parents Amy and Eric Williams of Essex, Missouri.
Third: Mason McCain, parents Brandy and Brian McCain of Whitewater.
19 to 24 months
First: Anson Steffens, parents Kristen and Adam Steffans of Cape Girardeau.
Second: Presley Humphrey, parents Keiara and Willie Humphrey of Cape Girardeau.
Third: Jaxson Salinas, parents of Amanda and Sergio Salinas of Cape Girardeau.
3 to 6 months
First: Kinsley Brooke Hindman, parents Trina and Jake Hindman of Jackson.
Second: Alexa Lufcy, parents, Cheyenne and Randy Lufcy of Perryville, Missouri.
Third: Alana Elizabeth Mane Neeley, parents Jordan Weaver and Chad Neeley of Scott City.
7 to 9 months
First: Keeley Ella Dannenmueller, parents Raquel and Curtis Dannenmueller of Scott City.
Second: Millie Lynn James, parents Jodi and Devon James of Marble Hill, Missouri.
Third: Ellse Hogan, parents Carley Summers and Eric Hogan, Cape Girardeau.
10 to 12 months
First: Charlee Kate Hunter, parents Rachael Stephens and Austin Hunter of Scott City
Second: Kayah Marie Ogborn, parent Kasey Ogborn of Cape Girardeau.
Third: Rainy Boese, parent, Lindsey Boese of Chaffee, Missouri.
13 to 15 months
First: Ziva Nychal Brooks, parent Jessica Brooks of Jackosn.
Second: Aubree McMahan, parents Kelsey and Adam McMahan of Wolf Lake, Illlinois.
Third: Gaia Leilana Pearl, parents Christina and Cody Pearl of Cape Girardeau.
16 to 18 months
First: Chloe Caudle, parents Paige and Cody Caudle of Sikeston, Missouri.
Second: Marleigh Renee Gregory, parents Lisa Gregory and Andrew Newmann of Cape Girardeau.
Third: Rees Larae Flannery, parents Kaci Jo and Robert Flannery of Jackson.
19 to 24 months
First: Avery Busch, parents Sarah and Trey Busch of Jackson.
Second: Sophie Martin, parents, Laura Monroe and Chris Martin of Cape Girardeau.
Third: Raylee Joe Huckstep, parents Michelle and Dustin Huckstep of Scott City.
First: Trinka and Morgan Hileman of Cape Girardeau.
Second: Jessic Keonig and Jada Tyler of Oran, Missouri.
Third: Rebecca and Gracie of Cape Girardeau.
First: Kody and Kyle Overbey, Patton, Missouri
Second: Ayden and Austin Moreland, Cape Girardeau
Third: Akiva and Amyla Bradley, Cape Girardeau
First: Owen and Andy Blattel, Cape Girardeau
Second: Diesel and Dalton Simpkins, Scott City
Third: Gary and Colton Brown, Jackson
Ages 17-22
First: Taylor Owens, parents Ken and Shannon Owens of Dexter, Missouri.
Second: Mary Dodd, parents, Tim and Loretta Dodd of Cape Girardeau.
Third: Hannah Moore of Malden, Missouri.
Teen SEMO Fair
Ages 14-16
First: Roe-Ann Riddle, parent Charlotte Riddle of Dexter, Missouri.
Second: Madison Waddridge, parent H. Waddridge of Bernie, Missouri,
Third: Phoebe Pohlman, parent Jane Pohlman of Perryville, Missouri.
Pre-Teen SEMO Fair
Ages 10-13
First: Destiny Shae Lomax, parent Sheri Holmes of Cape Girardeau.
Second: Heather Conaway, parents Richard and Donna Conaway of Jackson.
Third: Alexis Jo Medlock, parent tina Medlock of Millersville.
Young Miss SEMO Fair
Ages 7-9
First: Landri Baker, parent Tina Marshall of Bernie, Missouri.
Second: Cheyenne Parker, parent Laura Parker of Sikeston, Missouri.
Third: Madison Uelsmann, parent Summer Uelsmann of Jackson.
Little Miss SEMO Fair
Ages 4-6
First: Maggie Florian, parents George and Kelly Florian of Cape Girardeau.
Second: Briley Hollis, parent Rebecka Hollis of Cape Girardeau.
Third: Emilei Sterling, parent Ashlei Sterling of Cape Girardeau.
Tiny Miss SEMO Fair
Ages 18 months to 3 years
First: Marriah Heard, parent Stacy Buchanan of Portageville, Missouri.
Second: Sulvia Grace Bates, parents Karla and Vester Lee Bates of Bell City, Missouri.
Third: Emma Sue Ramsey, grandmother Lisa Ramsey of Oran, Missouri.
Mini Class
First: Roger Austin, Cape Girardeau
Second: Nick Austin, Cape Girardeau
Third: Travis Bowan, Cape Girardeau
Modified Feature
First: Andy Viox, Ste. Genevieve, Missouri
Second: Joe Gegg, Ste. Genevieve, Missouri
Third: Curt Gegg, Ste. Genevieve, Missouri
Fourth: Austin Hahs, Oak Ridge
Modified Heat One
First: Andy Viot, Ste. Genevieve, Missouri
Second: Joe Gegg, Ste. Genevieve, Missouri
Third: Austin Hahs, Oak Ridge
Modified Heat Two
First: Mark Mayfield
Second: Chris Berkbigler, Jackson
Third: Matt Seiler, Oak Ridge
Modified Consolation
First: Curt Gegg, Ste. Genevieve, Missouri
Second: Tim Boyet
Karaoke Junior Winners
First: Sylvia Kern, Scott City
Second: Amber Vandeven, Chaffee, Missouri
Third: Caitlin Krauss
From: Bertrand, Missouri
Karaoke Intermediate Winners
First: Anna Shermerhorn, Friedheim
Second: Mary Smith, McClure, Illinois
Third: Geffory Sloto, Cape Girardeau
Karaoke Senior Winners
First: Kenny Chapman, Advance, Missouri
Second: Allen Hill, Jackson
Third: Bobby Collier, Jackson
Duet Karaoke Winners
First: Heather Conaway and Sylvia Kern, Jackson
Second: Melissa and Bob Collier, Jackson
Horse Ride/Mule Challenge Winners
First: Mike King, Oak Ridge
Second: Dayne Greer, Coldwater, Missouri
Third: Dude Huey, Cape Girardeau
Fourth: Mike Allen, Coldwater
Fifth: Earl Amelunke, Gordonville
Sixth: Junior Peetz, Jackson
Seventh: Mary King, Oak Ridge
Eighth: Pat Ford, Cape Girardeau
(Please place behind 4-H/FFA Combined Beef Show awards as the tractor rodeo & public speaking contest are also joint events like the combined beef show with 4-H & FFA)
4-H/FFA Combined Beef Snhow
Angus
Champion heifer: Paige Birk, Jackson FFA.
Reserve champion heifer: Paige Birk, Jackson FFA.
Champion bull: Tate Kiefer, Meadow Heights FFA.
Polled Hereford
Champion heifer: Phillip Mueller, Frohna Busy Bees 4-H Club.
Reserve champion heifer: Andrew Aufdenberg, Progressive 4-H Club.
Champion bull: Nathan Aufdenberg, Progressive 4-H Club.
Reserve champion bull: Lauren Crutsiner, Delta 4-H Club.
Simmental
Champion heifer: Andrew Puchbauer, Arnsberg 4-H Club.
Reserve champion heifer: Andrew Puchbauer, Arnsberg 4-H Club.
Champion bull: Kelly Hahs, Arnsberg 4-H Club.
Other beef breeds
Champion heifer: Brynn Myers, Pocahontas 4-H Club.
Reserve champion heifer: Brynn Myers, Pocahontas 4-H Club.
Champion bull: Samantha Welker, Meadow Heights FFA.
Reserve champion bull: Andrew Puchbauer, Arnsberg 4-H Club.
Commercial
Champion heifer: Samantha Welker, Meadow Heights FFA.
Reserve champion heifer: Logan Wessell, Jackson FFA.
Champion cow/calif pair: Chelsea Seyer, Arnsberg 4-H Club.
Supreme overall heifer: Paige Birk, Jackson FFA.
Reserve supreme overall heifer; Phillip Mueller, Frohna Busy Bees 4-H Club.
4-H/FFA TRACTOR RODEO
First Place: Tyson Stueve, Perryville FFA
Second Place: Nick Kight, Advance FFA
Third Place: Ben Grebing, Perryville, FFA
Fourth Place: Ivan Smallen, Fredericktown FFA
4-H/FFA PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST
First Place: Morgan Taylor, Greenville FFA
Second Place: James Pendergrass, Doniphan FFA
Third Place: Macey Stueve, Perryvillle, MO
SEMO DISTRICT FAIR AWARD WINNERS 2015: FFA
(These are FFA only awards)
FFA STEERS
Grand Champion Steer: Dillon Versemann, Jackson FFA
Reserve Grand Champion Steer: Jessica Gray, Jackson FFA
FFA Beef Showmanship: Paige Birk, Jackson, MO
FFA DAIRY
Grand Champion Female: Josh Walther, Jackson FFA
FFA Dairy Showmanship: Josh Walther, Jackson FFA
FFA SHEEP
Grand Champion Ram: Coleman Irwin, Fredericktown FFA
Reserve Grand Champion Ram: Joe Ferguson, Meadow Heights FFA
Grand Champion Ewe: Joe Ferguson, Meadow Heights FFA
Reserve Grand Champion Ewe: Coleman Irwin, Fredericktown FFA
Grand Champion Market Lamb: Garrett Williams, Senah FFA
Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb: Alli Hoffman, Senath FFA
FFA Sheep Showmanship: Joe Ferguson, Meadow Heights FFA
FFA MARKET GOATS
Grand Champion Market Goat: Brandon Yates, Senath FFA
Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat: Olivia Brown, Jackson FFA
Market Goat Showmanship: Brandon Yates, Senath FFA
FFA MARKET SWINE
Grand Champion Market Swine: Garrett Williams, Senath FFA
Reserve Grand Champion Market Swine: Connor Harris, Senath FFA
FFA Market Swine Showmanship: Garrett Williams, Senath FFA
FFA Carcass Judging: Morgan Roper, Advance FFA
AG MECHANICS
Grand Champion: Brandon Matthews Fredericktown FFA
Reserve Grand Champion: Cole Bollinger, Benton FFA
SEMO DISTRICT FAIR AWARD WINNERS: OPEN CLASS: 2015
BEEF CATTLE
ANGUS
Grand Champion Heifer: Birk Beef Cattle, Gordonville, MO
Reserve Grand Champion Heifer: Birk Beef Cattle, Gordonville, MO
Grand Champion Bull: Butch's Angus, Jackson, MO
Reserve Grand Champion Bull: Butch's Angus, Jackson, MO
CHAROLAIS
Grand Champion Heifer: Snowy River Charolais, Sedgewickville, MO
Reserve Grand Champion Heifer: Snowy River Charolais, Sedgewickville, MO
Grand Champion Bull: Snowy River Charolais, Sedgewickville, MO
Reserve Grand Champion Bull: Jeff Mueller, Altenburg, MO
HEREFORD
Grand Champion Heifer: Phillip Mueller, Perryille, MO
Reserve Grand Champion Heifer: Kevin Babbs, Salem IL
Grand Champion Bull: MO State University, Springfield, MO
Reserve Grand Champion Bull: Triple V Farms, Perryville, MO
Grand Champion Cow & Calf: Welker Farms, Patton, MO
SIMMENTAL
Grand Champion Heifer: Welker Farms, Patton, MO
Reserve Grand Champion Heifer: Puchbauer Farm, Jackson, MO
Grand Champion Bull: Eakins Simmental, Jackson, MO
Reserve Grand Champion Bull: Kelly Hahs, Oak Ridge, MO
Grand Champion Cow & Calf: Merry Meadows Simmentals, St. Joseph, MO
OTHER BREEDS
Grand Champion Heifer: Myers Farm Gelbvieh, Oak Ridge, MO
Reserve Grand Champion Heifer: Nathan Hunt, Frohna, MO
Grand Champion Bull: HC Brangus, Sedgewickville, MO
Reserve Grand Champion Bull: Nathan Hunt, Frohna, MO
COMMERCIAL HEIFERS
Grand Champion Heifer: Welker Farms, Patton, MO
Reserve Grand Champion Heifer: HC Brangus, Sedgewickville, MO
Grand Champion Cow & Calf: Chelsea Seyer, Oak Ridge, MO
DAIRY CATTLE
HOLSTEIN
Grand Champion Female: Josh Walther, Jackson, MO
Reserve Grand Champion Female: John Schoen, Jackson, MO
JERSEY 2
Grand Champion Female: Clayton Kirchdoerfer, Cape Girardeau, MO
Reserve Grand Champion Female: Kirchdoerfer Dairy, LLC, Cape Girardeau, MO
BROWN SWISS
Grand Champion Female: Jacob Roedl, Edgewood, IL
Reserve Grand Champion Female: Elizabeth Roedl, Edgewood, IL
GUERNSEY
Grand Champion Female: Jacob Roedl, Edgewood, IL
Reserve Grand Champion Female: Jordan Wagner, Marissa, IL
MILKING SHORTHORN
Grand Champion Female: Josh Huelsman, Germantown, IL
Reserve Grand Champion Female: Josh Huelsman, Germantown, IL
SHEEP
SOUTHDOWN: Premier Exhibitor-Joe Ferguson, Marquand, MO
SUFFOLK: Premier Exhibitor: Joe Ferguson, Marquand, MO
DORSET: Premier Exhibitor: Elizabeth Kiefer, Perryville, MO
TUNIS: Premier Exhibitor: Jera Kranawetter, Jackson, MO
CORRIEDALE: Premier Exhibitor: Dan Kranawetter, Jackson, MO
OTHER WOOL BREEDS: Premier Exhibitor: Jocelynn Morris, Marquand, MO
OTHER MEAT BREEDS: Premier Exhibitor: Joe Ferguson, Marquand, MO
MARKET LAMB: First Place: Jera Kranawetter, Jackson, MO
MARKET SWINE CARCASS SHOW
Champion: Lizzie Kight, Marble Hill, MO
Reserve Grand Champion: Lizzie Kight, Marble Hill, MO
DRAFT HORSES & MULES
MINIATURE MULES
Champion Miniature Mule: Chris McGrath, Butler, MO
Reserve Champion Miniature Mule: Chris McGrath, Butler, MO
DRAFT MULES
Champion Horse Mule: Dale Moreland, Dexter, MO
Reserve Champion Horse Mule: Dale Moreland, Dexter, MO
Champion Mare Mule: Dale Moreland, Dexter, MO
Reserve Champion Mare Mule: Jerry K. Brown, Dexter, MO
Champion Pair of Mules: Dale Moreland, Dexter, MO
DRAFT HORSES
Champion Stallion: Brian Heuring, Chaffee, MO
Reserve Champion Stallion: Brian Heuring, Chaffee, MO
Champion Mare: Brian Heuring, Chaffee, MO
Reserve Champion Mare: Weston Mangels, Jackson, MO
Champion Gelding: Brian Heuring, Chaffee, MO
DRAFT PONIES
Champion Stallion: Steve Mangels, Oak Ridge, MO
Reserve Champion Stallion: Darla Mangels, Jackson, MO
Champion Mare: Steve Mangels, Oak Ridge, MO
Reserve Champion Mare: Steve Mangels, Oak Ridge, MO
Champion Gelding: Steve Mangels, Oak Ridge, MO
Reserve Champion Gelding: Steve Mangels, Oak Ridge, MO
JACKS & JENNETS
Champion Jack: Scott Ury, Anna, IL
Champion Jennet: Scott Ury, Anna, IL
Reserve Champion Jennet: Scott Ury, Anna, IL
Reserve Champion Jennet: Scott Ury, Anna, IL
HITCHES SPECIAL AWARDS
Class 1612 Youth Mini Mule Cart Driver, Aged 16 & Under: Ashley Allen
Awarded $25 cash, sponsored by Donald Stream, Manchester, MO
Class 1618 Youth Draft Pony Cart Driver, Aged 16 & Under: Caleb Black
Awarded $25 cash, sponsored by Bob & Donna James, Cape Girardeau, MO
POULTRY
Grand Champion Poultry Exhibit: Justin Sinn, Cape Girardeau, MO
Champion Clean Leg Large Fowl: Bryce Spargo, Naylor, MO
Reserve Champion Clean Leg Large Fowl: Paige Kain, Cape Girardeau, MO
Champion Feather Leg Large Fowl: Justin Sinn, Cape Girardeau, MO
Reserve Champion Feather Leg Large Fowl: Justin Sinn, Cape Girardeau, MO
Champion Single Comb Clean Leg Bantam: Phyllis Sinn, Cape Girardeau, MO
Reserve Champion Single Comb Clean Leg Bantam: Phyllis Sinn, Cape Girardeau, MO
Champion Rosecomb Clean Leg Bantam: Phyllis Sinn, Cape Girardeau, MO
Reserve Champion Rosecomb Clean Leg Bantam: Jaylie Walther, Jackson, MO
Champion Feather Leg Single Comb Bantam: Paige Kain, Cape Girardeau, MO
Reserve Champion Feather Leg Single Comb Bantam: Phylllis Sinn, Cape Girardeau, MO
Champion Feather Leg Other Comb Bantam: Phyllis Sinn, Cape Girardeau, MO
Reserve Champion Feather Leg Other Comb Bantam: Jera Kranawetter, Jackson, MO
Champion Large Duck: Gloria Waechter, Scott City, MO
Reserve Champion Large Duck: Gloria Waechter, Scott City, MO
Champion Bantam Duck: Jonathan Sinn, Cape Girardeau, MO
Reserve Champion Bantam Duck: Jonathan Sinn, Cape Girardeau, MO
Champion Goose: Crista Meyer, Jackson, MO
Reserve Champion Goose: Crista Meyer, Jackson, MO
Champion Turkey: Zachary Kuehn, Jackson, MO
Reserve Champion Turkey: Zachary, Kuehn, Jackson, MO
Champion Guinea: Zachary Kuehn, Jackson, MO
Reserve Champion Guinea: Amber Kuehn, Jackson, MO
PIGEONS
Grand Champion Pigeon: Paige Kain, Cape Girardeau, MO
Large Class Champion: Paige Kain, Cape Girardeau, MO
Large Class Reserve Champion: Joshua Horrell, Marble Hill, MO
Small Class Champion: Paige Kain, Cape Girardeau, MO
Small Class Reserve Champion: Phyllis Sinn, Cape Girardeau, MO
Champion Dove: Tami Tyler, Jackson, MO
Reserve Champion Dove: Phyllis Sinn, Cape Girardeau, MO
GUINEA PIGS
Grand Champion Guinea Pig: Kassidy Hawkins, Cape Girardeau, MO
Reserve Grand Champion Guinea Pig: Jocelynn Morris, Marquand, MO
RABBITS
Grand Champion Rabbit: Kaydence Smith, Perry ville, MO
Champion Large Rabbit: Luke Blattel, Chaffee, MO
Reserve Champion Large Rabbit: Mylee Geringer, Perryville, MO
Champion Medium Rabbit: Susan Duvall, Perryville, MO
Reserve Champion Medium Rabbit: Matt Simmons, Marion, IL
Champion Small Rabbit: Kaydence Smith, Perryville, MO
Reserve Champion Small Rabbit: Susan Duvall, Perryville, Mo
FIELD CROPS
Grand Champion 70 Ears of Corn: John C. Brucker, Chaffee, MO
Grand Champion 10 Ears of Corn: Sharon Brucker, Chaffee, MO
Grand Champion 1 Ear of Corn: Shirlene Hecht, Altenburg, MO
Grand Champion 3 Stalks Soybeans, Oil: John Bledsoe, Charleston, MO
Grand Champion Hay Bale: Tricia Kirchdoerfer, Cape Girardeau, MO
HORTICULTURE
Best of Show Fruits: Brandon McArthur, Jackson, MO--also awarded $25 cash sponsored by Donald
Stream of Manchester, MO
Best of Show Vegetables: Kandy Peek, Cape Girardeau, MO--also awarded $25 cash
sponsored by Donald Stream of Manchester, MO
Best of Show Miscellaneous: Aaron Pobst, Sikeston, MO
Best of Show Garden Display: Lisa McArthur, Jackson, MO--also awarded $25 cash sponsored
by Donald Stream of Manchester, MO
FLORICULTURE
Best of Show: Potted Plant: Brandon McArthur, Jackson, MO
Best of Show: Cut Flowers: Lisa McArthur, Jackson, MO
Best of Show: Arrangement: Brenda Phillips, Cape Girardeau, MO
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FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE
Best of Show: Canning: Dianne Rellergert, Cape Girardeau, MO--also awarded $25 gift certificate
sponsored by Carol Nunnery, Independent Pampered Chef Consultant
Best of Show: Baking: Holly Killian, Scott City, MO
Red Star Yeast Awards
Red Star Yeast Ladle--Victoria Scherer, Jackson, MO
Red Star Yeast Dough Bowl: Opal Klaproth, Jackson, MO
Red Star Yeast Measuring Cup: Opal Klaproth, Jackson, MO
Best of Show: Sewing: Sue Morrow, Cape Girardeau, MO
Best of Show: Quilts, Hand Quilted: Wilma VanGennip, Leopold, MO
Best of Show: Quilts, Machine Quilted: Georgia Helderman, whitewater, MW
Golden Needle Certificates for Quilting
Grand Champion Quilt: Nancy Woods, Jackson, MO
Best of Show Hand Quilting-- Wilma VanGennip, Leopold, MO
Best of Show Machine Quilting: Georgia Helderman, Whitewater, MO
Best of Show Applique: Georgia Helderman, Whitewater, MO
PHOTOGRAPHY
Best of Show: Kim Eberly, Jackson, MO
Best of Show, Age 12 & Under: Anna Ahrens, Jackson, MO
Both winners were awarded $25 cash sponsored by River Region Photography Club.
FINE ARTS
Best of Show: Ayako Nagasaki, Cape Girardeau, MO
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Best of Show: Vickie Bollinger, Jackson, MO
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