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Winners in 4-H Fair Listed

 

By Al Campbell

COURT HOUSE — The following are winners in various events and divisions at the Cape May County 4-H Fair held July 15-17 at the fairgrounds, Court House-South Dennis Road:
The list was provided by the 4-H Office at Rutgers Cooperative Extension Service.
2010 4-H Fair
CAVALCADE OF WINNERS
Award Section 1: 4-H PERFORMANCE AWARDS
OUTSTANDING 4-H PERFORMANCE / JUNIOR
(Project Record Books)
Donated by: Rita Marie Fulginiti – County Clerk, in memory of Angela F. Pulvino, County Clerk 1972-2005, a friend of 4-H
1st Place: Kyle Riggins of The Wranglers – Equine
2nd Place: Dara Baker of Shore Blazers – Equine
3rd Place: Hunter Riggins of The Wranglers – Equine
OUTSTANDING 4-H PERFORMANCE / SENIOR
(Project Record Books)
Donated by: Foster Karney Foundation
1st Place: Meghan Oliver of Shore Blazers – Equine
2nd Place: Katie Washart of Pony Pals – Equine
3rd Place: Michelle Winter of Golden Bits – Equine
OUTSTANDING TEEN AMBASSADOR AWARD
Donated by: Rita Marie Fulginiti – County Clerk, in memory of Angela F. Pulvino, County Clerk 1972-2005, a friend of 4-H
Winner: Kelsey Champion
GRADUATING SENIORS RECOGNITION
REMEMBRANCES IN 4-H
4-H SPIRIT OF JAY AWARD
Donated: In memory of Brian Jay Laughlin by his loving family and friends
Winner: Russell Trafford
4-H MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Winner(s): Joseph Grandizio-Papperman
Ryan Ritchie
Award Section 2: 4-H PROJECT ENTRIES – LOCKWOOD 4-H YOUTH CENTER
OUTSTANDING FRUIT & VEGETABLE
Donated by: Charles Taylor – No Frills Farm, in memory of Sheppard Walter Taylor
Winner: Nick Schuler of Barnyard Buddies and Tightlines – Black Beauty Zucchini
OUTSTANDING HORTICULTURE
Donated by: 4-H Foundation, Inc.
Winner: Joe Papperman of Teen Ambassadors and The Wranglers
BEST IN SHOW HOUSEPLANT
Donated by: His Loving Family, in memory of Melville “Bill” Lockwood, former 4-H Agent
Winner: Anya Camarillo of Earth Force – Ivy Topiary
continuedAward Section 2: 4-H Project Entries, continued
OUTSTANDING PLANT PROPAGATION
Donated by: His Loving Family, in memory of Melville “Bill” Lockwood, former 4-H Agent
Winner: Hunter Riggins of The Wranglers – Yellow Squash
OUTSTANDING NATURAL SCIENCE AWARD
Donated by: Donald E. Webersinn, with Special Thoughts for Ginny Webersinn
Winner: Sarah Schuler of Barnyard Buddies – Gourd Bird Houses
BEST IN SHOW WOODWORKING
Donated by: Bernard A. Becker, in memory of Patricia A. Becker, former 4-H assistant leader, presented
by her daughter Jane, son-in-law Mike Kline and husband Bernard Becker
Winner: Kyle Riggins of The Wranglers – Saddle Rack
BEST IN SHOW TEXTILES & CLOTHING
Donated by: Ruth Steenland
Winner: Amanda Schuler of Barnyard Buddies and Tightlines – Flannel Pajamas
BEST IN SHOW FOODS and NUTRITION
Donated by: Ken and Joan Lehberger, in honor of the 4-H Family Tradition
Winner: Nick Schuler of Barnyard Buddies and Tightlines – Strawberry Jam
BEST IN SHOW FINE ARTS
Donated by: Dr. & Mrs. James Rochford
Winner: Sara O’Brien of Golden Bits – Sunset Marsh
RUNNER-UP FINE ARTS
Donated by: Dr. & Mrs. James Rochford
Winner: Cody Hanek of Barnyard Buddies – African Sunset
BEST IN SHOW CREATIVE CRAFTS
Donated by: Earl and Margaret Parker
Winner: Ariana Larkin of Shooting Sports – Handmade Pottery Collection
RUNNER-UP CREATIVE CRAFTS
Donated by: Earl and Margaret Parker
Winner: Erin A. Florer of Cyber Explorers – Sculpture of Elf
OUTSTANDING SEEING EYE DOG – Adult
Donated by: Joseph DiGalbo Painting, in memory of Raymond Bailey, Sr.
Winner: Ray and Alicia Rebmann of PPAWS
OUTSTANDING SEEING EYE DOG – Youth
Donated by: Alicia Arnold, in memory of her brother, Harold E. Arnold
Winner: Michael Avagliano, of PPAWS
continued
Award Section 2: 4-H Project Entries, continued
BEST IN SHOW PHOTOGRAPHY
Donated by: Valerie Stunja and Sue Webersinn, in memory of Joseph N. Stunja
Winner: Russell Trafford of Milkyways – A Year of Adventure
BEST IN SHOW HOBBIES and COLLECTIBLES
Donated by: B J Webersinn
Winner: Margaret Barry of Barnyard Buddies
BEST IN SHOW MARINE SCIENCE
Donated by: Joseph DiGalbo Painting, in memory of Raymond Bailey, Sr.
Winner: William Schroer of Barnyard Buddies – The Hunt for a Good Oyster
BEST IN SHOW SHOE BOX EXHIBIT
Donated by: Cape May County Herald Newspaper – Beth Huber
Winner: Taylor Harris
BEST IN SHOW CREATIVE WRITING
Donated by: Neal and Kandee Lipke, in honor of Kathy Ostrander, Diane Bechtold and all Seeing Eye puppy
Raisers – past, present and future
Winner: Erin A. Florer of Cyber Explorers – The Circus Wars
OUTSTANDING SCRAPBOOK / 4-H
Donated by: Shirley Arnold, in memory of her husband, Harold W. Arnold
Winner: Alexis Jordan of Hop To It – Family, Friends, Fun
BEST IN SHOW 4-H PROGRAM FOCUS EXHIBIT
Donated by: Cape May County Herald Newspaper – Beth Huber
Winner: Nature Wizards of the Nature Center of Cape May – Get Up and Get Going with
Gulf Coast George
RUNNER-UP 4-H PROGRAM FOCUS EXHIBIT
Donated by: Bernard A. Becker, in memory of Patricia A. Becker, former 4-H assistant leader, presented
by her daughter Jane, son-in-law Mike Kline and husband Bernard Becker
Winner: Kristina Burnell of The Wranglers – Mechanical Drawing of a Clock
OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY/EDUCATIONAL
Donated by: Time to Dine, Personal Chef Service – John Webersinn
Winner: Cecily Marker of The Wranglers – Scrapbooking
continuedAward Section 3: 4-H CLUB ENTRIES
OUTSTANDING 4-H CLUB EXHIBIT – LOCKWOOD 4-H YOUTH CENTER:
Donated by: Senator Jeff Van Drew, Assemblymen Nelson Albano and Matt Milam
1st Place: Earth Force – Gourd Bird Houses and Feeders
2nd Place: Cyber Explorers – Boat and Board
3rd Place: Cloverbuds – Take a Step into 4-H
Award Section 3: 4-H Club Entries, continued
OUTSTANDING CLUB EXHIBIT/DECORATIONS – HORSE BARNS:
Donated by: A & C Septic Services LLC – Anne Cowan, in memory of Joe Ruffin, father of Cherie Errico
1st Place: Pony Pals
2nd Place: Healing Hooves
3rd Place: Golden Bits
OUTSTANDING 4-H CLUB EXHIBIT/DECORATIONS – LIVESTOCK BARNS:
Donated by: Glenn Hanek, Barnyard Buddies volunteer, in memory of Joseph and Josephine Hanek
1st Place: Milkyways
2nd Place: The Wranglers
3rd Place: Barnyard Buddies
Award Section 4: LIVESTOCK AWARDS
GRAND CHAMPION GOAT
Donated by: Milky Ways 4-H Club, in memory of Linda Beers
Winner: Taylor Harris of the Milkyways
RESERVE CHAMPION GOAT
Donated by: Charles Taylor – No Frills Farm, in memory of Sheppard Walter Taylor
Winner: Jared Weygand of Pitchforks and Buckets
GRAND CHAMPION GOAT SHOWMANSHIP
Donated by: A & C Septic Services LLC – Anne Cowan, in memory of Joe Ruffin, father of Cherie Errico
Winner: Susanna Allay of Milkyways
RESERVE CHAMPION GOAT SHOWMANSHIP
Donated by: Destinations by Carter – Allen Carter, Jr.
Winner: Taylor Harris of the Milkyways
GRAND CHAMPION HOG
Donated by: Susan Garner and Alicemarie Lees, in memory of our mother, Linda Beers, who founded
the Milkyways 4-H club.
Winner: Margaret Barry of Barnyard Buddies
RESERVE CHAMPION HOG
Donated by: Destinations by Carter – Allen Carter, Jr.
Winner: Cody Hanek of Barnyard Buddies
continued
Award Section 4: Livestock Awards, continued
GRAND CHAMPION SHOWMANSHIP HOG
Donated by: Frank Lynne, LLC – Frank Germanio, in memory of Anna and Bernard Germanio
Winner: Joseph Papperman of Teen Ambassadors and The Wranglers
RESERVE CHAMPION SHOWMANSHIP HOG
Donated by: Frank Lynne, LLC – Frank Germanio, in memory of Anna and Bernard Germanio
Winner: Jared Weygand of Pitchforks and Buckets
GRAND CHAMPION LAMB
Donated by: Leslie C. Rea Farms, Inc., in memory of Amy C. Rea
Winner: Cody Hanek of Barnyard Buddies
RESERVE CHAMPION LAMB
Donated by: Leslie C. Rea Farms, Inc., in memory of Amy C. Rea
Winner: Ryan Ritchie of the Milkyways
GRAND CHAMPION SHOWMANSHIP LAMB
Donated by: Ruth Steenland
Winner: Jared Weygand of Pitchforks and Buckets
RESERVE CHAMPION SHOWMANSHIP LAMB
Donated by: The Keywood Family – Tom, Jeanette and Kirsten
Winner: Ryan Ritchie of the Milkyways
GRAND CHAMPION RABBIT
Donated by: Angie Trafford, in memory of Charles and Pearl Taylor
Winner: Taylor Harris of the Milkyways
RESERVE CHAMPION RABBIT
Donated by: Joseph DiGalbo Painting, in memory of Raymond Bailey, Sr.
Winner: Alexis Jordan of Hop To It
GRAND CHAMPION SHOWMANSHIP RABBIT
Donated by: Russell Trafford
Winner: Michelle Heacock of the Milkyways
RESERVE CHAMPION SHOWMANSHIP RABBIT
Donated by: A & C Septic Services LLC – Anne Cowan, in memory of Joe Ruffin, father of Cherie Errico
Winner: Holly Heacock of the Milkyways
continued
Award Section 4: Livestock Awards, continued
BEST EGG
Donated by: Jan and Jim Coover
Winner: Hunter Riggins of The Wranglers
GRAND CHAMPION POULTRY
Donated by: A & C Septic Services LLC – Anne Cowan, in memory of Joe Ruffin, father of Cherie Errico
Winner: Kathryn Sugar of the Milkyways
RESERVE CHAMPION POULTRY
Donated by: A & C Septic Services LLC – Anne Cowan, in memory of Joe Ruffin, father of Cherie Errico
Winner: Caitlin Hayes of The Wranglers
GRAND CHAMPION SHOWMANSHIP CHICKEN
Donated by: Valerie Stunja and Sue Webersinn, in memory of Virginia M. Webersinn
Winner: Kyle Hessington of The Wranglers
RESERVE CHAMPION SHOWMANSHIP CHICKEN
Donated by: A & C Septic Services LLC – Anne Cowan, in memory of Joe Ruffin, father of Cherie Errico
Winner: Nick Schuler of Barnyard Buddies and Tightlines
MOST VALUABLE LIVESTOCK BARN WORKERS:
Donated by: 4-H Foundation, Inc.
Youth: Ryan Ritchie of the Milky Ways
Adult: Marcie Hughes of the Milky Ways
Award Section 5: 4-H LEADERSHIP AWARDS
BEST IN SHOW ADULT EXHIBIT
Donated by: Britton’s Gourmet Bakery, in memory of Joseph M. Norton, Jr.
Winner: Scott Hayes of Shooting Sports – Duck Decoy
SPECIAL THANKS LEADERSHIP AWARD
Donated by: Wes, Nancy and BJ, in memory of their parents, Wes and Betty Jesuncosky
Winner: Glenn Hanek
continuedAward Section 5: 4-H Leadership Awards, continued
HORSE & LIVESTOCK SHOWMANSHIP ROUND ROBIN
Donated by: Got You in Stitches Custom Embroidery – Carol Weygand, in honor of their children,
Army Specialist Joshua Weygand and Navy Seaman Brelynn Weygand
Winner: Susanna Allay of the Milkyways
MOST ADS SOLD – 4-H Foundation, Inc.
Award Section 6: EQUINE AWARDS
GRAND CHAMPION MODEL HORSE
Donated by: Mary and Bill Start, in loving memory of Pippi Longstockings
Winner: Kristina Burnell of The Wranglers
RESERVE CHAMPION MODEL HORSE
Donated by: The Rothenbiller Family, in memory of Dorothy and George Rothenbiller
Winner: Cristyn Edwards of Healing Hooves
GRAND CHAMPION VERSATILITY
Donated by: Brenda Start, in loving memory of Pippi Longstockings, a past Versatility Champion
Winner: Nicole Simpkins of The Wranglers
RESERVE CHAMPION VERSATILITY
Donated by: Brenda Start, in loving memory of Pippi Longstockings, a past Versatility Champion
Winner: Jenny Carpenter of The Wranglers
GRAND CHAMPION ENGLISH GROOMING & SHOWMANSHIP
Donated by: Desrosiers-Horvath Family, in memory of “Indeed a Twist”
Winner: Meghan Oliver of Shore Blazers
RESERVE CHAMPION ENGLISH GROOMING & SHOWMANSHIP
Donated by: Debi and Tom Papperman, in honor of our children
Winner: Cristyn Edwards of Healing Hooves
continued
Award Section 6: Equine Awards, continued
OUTSTANDING BEGINNER RIDER / English
Donated by: 5 Acre Farm – Marcie Hughes, in memory of my horse, “Omega Star”
Winner: Emily Grant of Pony Pals
BEST ENGLISH RIDER AT FAIR
Donated by: Joseph DiGalbo Painting, in memory of Raymond Bailey, Sr.
Winner: Meghan Oliver of Shore Blazers
GRAND CHAMPION WESTERN GROOMING & SHOWMANSHIP
Donated by: The Rothenbiller Family, in memory of Dorothy and George Rothenbiller
Winner: Emily Musick of Golden Bits
RESERVE CHAMPION WESTERN GROOMING & SHOWMANSHIP
Donated by: John and Darlene Strum, in memory of Doris Sturm
Winner: Nicole Simpkins of The Wranglers
OUTSTANDING BEGINNER RIDER / WESTERN
Donated by: 5 Acre Farm – Marcie Hughes, in memory of my pony, “Peter Pan”
Winner: Susanna Allay of Healing Hooves
BEST WESTERN RIDER AT FAIR
Donated by: Mary and Bill Start, in loving memory of Pippi Longstockings
Winner: Nick Huffard of The Wranglers
OUTSTANDING YOUTH SPORTSMANSHIP IN THE HORSE AREA
Donated by: Stiles Farm and Nursery – Warren C. Stiles
Winner: Cristyn Edwards of Healing Hooves
OUTSTANDING 4-H HORSE SHOW MOM
Donated by: The Quinn Family, in loving memory of Lad’s Peppy McCue “Harry”, forever loved
Winner: Betsy Barry
OUTSTANDING 4-H HORSE SHOW DAD
Donated by: The Howard Oliver Memorial Award – Meghan Oliver and the Elwell Family
Winner : Tom Papperman
continued
Award Section 6: Equine Awards, continued
HORSE CARE & MANAGEMENT
Donated by: Gloria H. MacLeod, in memory of John N. MacLeod, former County Agriculture Agent
Winner: Cecily Marker of The Wranglers
STALL MANAGEMENT AWARDS:
Individual –
Donated by: Joey Papperman, in memory of Chaplain Lynwood Swanson and Flying Phillie
Winner: Hunter Riggins
Club –
Donated by: 4-H Foundation, Inc.
Winner: Healing Hooves
END

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