Local

Paul Schoene to be inducted into 4-H Hall of Fame

Posted on August 6, 2010 - 1:48pm
Shoene passed away in August of 2000. His daughter, Rebecca Erni of Union, will accept the honor on his behalf.

By Sue Blesi 

Paul Schoene, Franklin County’s Mr. 4-H, will be inducted into the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame in a ceremony scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 15 at the Missouri State Fair. The ceremony will be held in the Youth Building Cafeteria. The ceremony is open to the public. Shoene passed away in August of 2000. His daughter, Rebecca Erni of Union, will accept the honor on his behalf.

Rabbit Show – Gasconade County Fair

Posted on August 4, 2010 - 12:35pm

OWENSVILLE -- The 2010 Rabbit Show was held on Thursday afternoon July 29, with 20 entries from exhibitors in Gasconade County. David Rugen with Rugen’s Rabbits of California, Missouri, judged the fancy and commercial breed classes along with the showmanship classes. The Rabbit Show was sponsored by George & Melanie Kottwitz, John Scego Auto Body, Inc., Pioneer Home Center, Jenkins Excavating, Inc., Farmers Merchant – Anna Rademacher, Jost Tire Co. Inc., Gasconade County Fair Association, Hoffman Brothers Robe Company, R.B.

Poultry Show – Gasconade County Fair

Posted on August 4, 2010 - 12:28pm

OWENSVILLE -- The 2010 Poultry Show was held on Friday morning, July 30, with 48 entries, including entries in the showmanship classes, from exhibitors in Gasconade County. The Poultry Show was sponsored by Community Bank of Owensville, WA Schneider Enterprises, Roger Enke Concrete and Lane Building Products.

Ham Show – Gasconade County Fair

Posted on August 4, 2010 - 12:17pm

OWENSVILLE -- The Ham Show was held on Wednesday, July 28, at the 2010 Gasconade County Fair. The Ham Show was sponsored by Heberle Packing Company and Swiss Meat & Sausage Company.

Twenty-two 4-Her’s participated in the show with 26 hams being entered. Participants were allowed to enter two hams per person. Steve Williams with Williams Brothers Meat Co. from Washington, judged the show and commented that there were several high quality hams making for a good show.

Past 4-H Members of Gasconade County Sought for Reunion Picnic

Posted on August 4, 2010 - 11:24am

By Glen Blesi

OWENSVILLE – The Gasconade County 4-H Council is planning a reunion of past members in the form of a potluck picnic. Coming up on October 10, the event will be held at the Youth Building on the Gasconade County Fairgrounds in Owensville. A specific time has not been set.

Currently 11 4-H clubs exist in the county. With consolidations and closings, the number has not been constant through the years. Anyone who has been a member of any 4-H club in the county, past or present, is invited to attend the picnic.

Open Swine Show Results at the Gasconade County Fair

Posted on August 3, 2010 - 11:16am

By Glen Blesi

OWENSVILLE -- The Open Swine Show at the Gasconade County Fair was held on Friday. Winners in the Junior Division of the Market Hog Class were Emily Hendrix, first place; Colton Lottmann, second place; Ivy Lottmann, third place and Cortney Hendrix, fourth place.

Senior Division Market Hog Class winners were Tanner Reid, first place; Cassie Groebel, second place; Ivy Lottmann, third place and Rebecca Schaefferkotter, fourth place.

Gasconade County Fair's Dairy Cattle Winners Announced

Posted on July 30, 2010 - 10:40am
Alicia Ley of Krakow with Abigail, was the winner for Junior Showmanship in the Dairy Cattle Show.

By Glen Blesi

The Gasconade County Fair’s Dairy Cattle Show was held on Thursday, July 29. Winner in the category of Junior Showmanship was Alicia Ley of Krakow with her cow, Abigail. Meagan Ley was Senior Showmanship Champion.

The Junior Champion in Dairy Cattle was Meagan Ley. The Junior Reserve Champion was Colton Rademacher.

Colton Rademacher also won in the categories of Senior Grand Champion and Grand Reserve Champion.

Radamacher won the Missouri Association Award, accompanied by a $50 savings bond, for overall performance of his cow.

On-Foot Judging for Gasconade County Fair Hog Show Announced

Posted on July 29, 2010 - 7:50pm
These porkers are resting up for the prodding they will get in showing off for the judge.

By Glen Blesi

On-foot judging for the Junior Market Hog Show at the Gasconade County Fair was Thursday, July 29. Co-chairmen of the event were Cody Sassman and Barry Hendrix. Judging was performed by Chris Perry.

The following were winners in the various classes:

Class 1 (220 to229 pounds) Champion, Abigail O’Hara; Reserve champion, Maranda Robertson

Class 2 (230 to 243 pounds) Champion, Cassie Groebel; Reserve champion, Tyler Englert

Class 3 (244 to 264 pounds) Champion, Sam Blackwell; Reserve champion, Abigail O’Hara

New Haven Youth Fair Hay Contest Results Announced

Posted on July 23, 2010 - 11:44am

By Sue Blesi

For the last four years, there has been a Hay Contest in conjunction with the New Haven Youth Fair. To participate, farmers brought bales of hay cuttings to the fairgrounds a couple of weeks ahead of the fair. This year the testing check-in, or tag-in, date was Saturday, July 3.

2010 Missouri Wine "Governor's Cup" Winner To Be Announced July 15th

Posted on July 12, 2010 - 4:14pm

JEFFERSON CITY - Award-winning local wines and local food will be in the spotlight at the 2010 Missouri Wine Governor's Cup Awards Presentation to be held Thursday, July 15, 2010 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Reynolds Alumni Center--Great Room on the University of Missouri Campus in Columbia, MO.

Syndicate content