CR 300 E is closed for most of the day due to a large tree that has fallen across the roadway just South of Culver Rd. Damaging several Nipsco poles and wires. Nipsco and county highway are on scene.
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect until 11:00 PM CDT. Source: U.S. National Weather Service
LESSTHE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 429 IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT /11 PM CDT/ TONIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 24 COUNTIES IN NORTHERN INDIANA ADAMS ALLEN IN BLACKFORD CASS IN DE KALB ELKHART FULTON IN GRANT HUNTINGTON JAY KOSCIUSKO LA PORTE LAGRANGE MARSHALL MIAMI NOBLE PULASKI ST. JOSEPH IN STARKE STEUBEN WABASH WELLS WHITE WHITLEY IN MICHIGAN THIS WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN BERRIEN BRANCH CASS MI HILLSDALE ST. JOSEPH MI IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN NORTHWEST OHIO DEFIANCE PAULDING VAN WERT WILLIAMS THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF AKRON, ALBION, ANGOLA, ANTWERP, AUBURN, BASS LAKE, BENTON HARBOR, BENTON HEIGHTS, BERNE, BLUFFTON, BREMEN, BRONSON, BROOKSTON, BRYAN, BUCHANAN, CASSOPOLIS, COLDWATER, COLUMBIA CITY, CULVER, DECATUR, DEFIANCE, DOWAGIAC, DUNKIRK, EDGERTON, ELKHART, FAIR PLAIN, FORT WAYNE, FRANCESVILLE, FREMONT, GARRETT, GAS CITY, GOSHEN, GRISSOM AFD, HARTFORD CITY, HICKSVILLE, HILLSDALE, HUNTINGTON, JONESVILLE, KENDALLVILLE, KNOX, LA PORTE, LAGRANGE, LIGONIER, LITCHFIELD, LOGANSPORT, MARCELLUS, MARION, MEDARYVILLE, MENDON, MENTONE, MEXICO, MICHIGAN CITY, MISHAWAKA, MONON, MONTICELLO, MONTPELIER, MONTPELIER, NAPPANEE, NEW CARLISLE, NEW HAVEN, NILES, NORTH JUDSON, NORTH MANCHESTER, OHIO CITY, OSSIAN, PAULDING, PAW PAW LAKE, PAYNE, PERU, PLYMOUTH, PORTLAND, ROANOKE, ROCHESTER, ROYAL CENTER, SHERWOOD, SHIPSHEWANA, SOUTH BEND, SOUTH WHITLEY, ST. JOSEPH, STURGIS, SYRACUSE, THREE RIVERS, TOPEKA, TRI-LAKES, UPLAND, VAN WERT, WABASH, WALKERTON, WARSAW, WHITE PIGEON, WINAMAC, AND WINONA LAKE.
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2015 Starke County Fair Schedule
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SATURDAY, JULY 11TH
7:30am Enter 4-H Dogs
8am 4-H Dog Obedience SA
8:30–11:30am Open Class Exhibit Entry OCB (Except: Flowers, Foods, Food
Pres., Hay & Grain)
12pm 4-H Dog Showmanship SA
5-8pm Enter 4-H Rabbits RPB
6-9pm Enter 4-H Horses & Ponies HA
SUNDAY, JULY 12TH
6-8am Enter 4-H Poultry Projects RPB
6-9am Enter 4-H Beef & Starter
Calves
7–9am Enter 4-H Horses & Ponies HA
7am– noon Lions Club Pancake LFS
Breakfast
9am Enter 4-H Pocket Pals SA
9–11am Enter 4-H Cavy, Doe & RPB
Litter
9:30am 4-H Pocket Pal Show SA
10am 4-H Horse & Pony Show HA
10:30am Enter 4-H Cat Projects SA
11am 4-H Cat Show SA
1pm 4-H Rabbit & Cavy Show SA
MONDAY, JULY 13TH
6–11am Enter 4-H Swine, Goats, &
Sheep
8:30–11:30am Enter Open Class Foods, OCB Food Preservation, Hay &
Grain
10:30am 4-H Poultry Show RPB
12pm 4-H Livestock Sonoray
2–6pm WKVI Broadcasting Live FBB
4:30pm Grovertown Conservation FFP
Club Ham & Bean Dinner
5pm Open Class Bake Sale OCB
6pm 4-H Club Parade FB to SA
6:15pm Opening Ceremonies SA
(4-H Club & Leader Recognition,
Fair Board Scholarships, 10 Year
Member Recognition, Junior
Leader Scholarship, & 4-H Junior Leader Achievement Royalty)
MONDAY, JULY 13TH(cont.)
6-8pm Seisho Jitsu Demonstration LCEP
6-10pm Carnival Special—One Price Rides
6:30pm Deadline to enter Pig Scramble FO
7pm Donut Eating Contest FFP
Sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance
7pm Children’s Craft OCB
7:30pm Pig Scramble HA
8pm WKVIdol SA
Sponsored by WKVI
8:30pm 4-H Horse & Pony Show HA
(Costume Class)
TUESDAY, JULY 14TH
8am 4-H Beef & Beef Starter Calf SA
Show
11am Starke County Beef Breeder’s FFP
Ribeye Sandwiches
11am 4-H Horse & Pony Show HA
1pm 4-H Rabbit & Cavy RPB
Showmanship
1:30pm Dairy Starter Calf & SA
Dairy Steer Show
2-6pm WKVI Broadcasting Live FBB
4pm Antique Tractor Pull PT
5pm Pedal Tractor Pull PNFC
Registration
6pm 4-H Sheep Show SA
6pm Pedal Tractor Pull begins PNFC
6-8pm Impaired Driving Test LCEP
Sponsored by Drug & Tobacco Free
Starke County and Starke County
Sheriff’s Dept.
7pm Food Safety OCB
(Family Nutrition Program)
7:30pm Square Dancing Tractors PT
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15TH
8am 4-H Swine Show SA
11am 4-H Junior Leader Pork Booth FFP
2-6pm WKVI Broadcasting Live FBB
5pm Healthy Baby Contest SA
Sponsored by Psi Iota Xi
Must Reside in Starke County
Registration Judging
0-6 months 5pm 5:30pm
7-12 months 5:30pm 6:00pm
13-18 months 6pm 6:30pm
6pm 4-H Horse & Pony Grand Entry HA
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15th (cont.)
6:30pm Stick Horse Fun Show HA
6:30pm Monday Night Pickers LCEP
7pm 4-H Horse & Pony Show HA
(Gaming Contests)
8pm REMC Demonstration LCEP
THURSDAY, JULY 16TH
8am 4-H Goat Show SA
9am–12pm Open Class Flower Entry OCB
(Fresh Flowers only)
11am-2pm Free Lunch FFP
Sponsored by Miller’s Merry Manor
2-6pm WKVI Broadcasting Live FBB
3pm 4-H Horse & Pony Show HA
(Western Riding & Reining Classes)
5pm Farm Bureau Truck Show PT
Registration
5pm 4-H Horse & Pony Show HA
(Versatility & Trail Classes)
5-6pm Corn Hole Registration PNFC
5-7pm Antique Tractor Show PT
Sponsored by Starke County FFA Chapters
6pm Corn Hole Contest PNFC
Sponsored by St. Matthew’s Church
6-9pm Horses & Ponies Released
7pm Farm Bureau Truck Show Judging PT
7pm 4-H Trophies & Awards Program SA
7pm Fun, Easy Exercise OCB
(Family Nutrition Program)
7-8:30pm Nightshift Band LCEP
7:45pm 4-H & Open Class Fashion Revue SA
8pm Farm Bureau Truck Show PT
9-11pm Animals not selling in auction released
FRIDAY, JULY 17TH
8am-noon Animals not selling in auction and
Horses & Ponies released
9am 4-H Round Robin Showmanship SA
Contest
10am 4-H Livestock Judging Contest SA
Registration
10:30pm 4-H Livestock Judging Contest SA
11am 4-H Poultry Showmanship RPB
11 am–noon Open Class Bake-A-Rama OCB
Entry
(Entry fee $1.00) Flavor – Strawberry
12pm Battle of the Barns registration FO
FRIDAY, JULY 17TH (cont.)
deadline
1pm Battle of the Barns HA
2-6pm WKVI Broadcasting Live FBB
5pm 4-H Livestock Auction SA
6-8pm Impaired Driving Test LCEP
Sponsored by Drug & Tobacco Free
Starke County and Starke County
Sheriff’s Dept.
6-8pm Karaoke with Chuck & Donna LCEP
7-9pm Calamity Clown FFP
7:30pm Draft Horse Pull PT
SATURDAY, JULY 18TH
7am-noon Animals removed & pens cleaned
8am 4-H Dog Agility Competition
10am Kids Day & Fun Games SA
Registration
10-11:30am Release 4-H & Open Class FB/OCB
Exhibits
11am Garden Tractor Pull Weigh-in
11am Kids Day & Fun Games SA
12pm Garden Tractor Pull PT
SUNDAY, JULY 19TH
5pm Truck & Tractor Pull
Sponsored by Hamlet Fire Department
LOCATION KEY
FB – 4-H Building
FBB – Farm Bureau Building
FO – Fair Office
FFAB – FFA Building
FFP – 4-H Food Pavilion
FFPP – 4-H Food Pavilion Patio
GSB – Goat/Sheep Barn
HA – Horse Arena
LCEP – Lion’s Club Entertainment Patio
LFS – Lion’s Food Stand
OCB – Open Class Building
PNFC – Patio North of Food Court
PT – Pull Track Next to Horse Arena
RPB – Rabbit/Poultry Building
SA – Show Arena
SB – Swine Building
SLC – South of Lion’s Club in Grass
ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE
WHOLE FAMILY!
Monday, July 13th
Seisho Jitsu Demonstration 6-8pm
Come & check it out!!!!!!
Donut Eating Contest 7pm
Come & see how many donuts you can eat!
WKVIdol 8pm
Are you the best singer in Starke County? Come listen to local youth talent as they compete to be the winner of WKVIdol!!
Tuesday, July 14th
Impaired Driving Test 6-8pm
Just exactly how hard is it to
drive while impaired?!?!
National Pedal Pullers & Racers 6pm
Pedal tractor pull for children ages 3—12!
Registration @ 5pm
Wednesday, July 15th
Healthy Baby Contest 5pm
All Starke County residents 18 months
and younger are invited to compete in
the Healthy Baby Contest!!
Monday Night Pickers 6:30pm
Listen to this local group make music!
Thursday, July 16th
Corn Hole Contest 6pm
Find a partner and enter for only $20!
Registration @5pm
Farm Bureau Truck Show 8pm
This event is open to be all truck enthusiasts!!
Registration @ 5pm
Judging @7pm
Enter one of the six classes for only $5.00!
Classes: Most Smoke, Semi, Anything Goes Best of Show, Audience Choice & Best Farm Bureau member truck
Nightshift Band 7-8:30pm
Listen to everything from
country to rock n roll!!
Friday, July 17th
Impaired Driving Test 6-8pm
Just exactly how hard is it to
drive while impaired?!?!
Karaoke with Chuck & Donna 6-8pm
Sing your favorite tunes or
listen to the music!!
Sunday, July 19th
Truck & Tractor Pull 5pm
Gates Open @ 3pm
Classes:
IPA Modified Tractors
IPA Pro-Farm Tractors
ITPA Pro Stock 4×4 Trucks
ITPA 2.5 Diesel 4×4 Trucks
Open Diesel Trucks
Admission $10.00
Questions? Please Contact:
Frank Lonigro (574)440-4203 or
Kyle Hinds (574)806-4813
OPEN DAILY
4-H Exhibit Building
Sunday 12-4pm
Monday-Friday 10am-10pm
Open Class Building
Monday–Friday 10am-10pm
OPEN DAILY
Conservation Building
Monday-Friday 10am–5pm and 6-10pm
Commercial Building
Monday-Friday 5-10pm
Pony Rides
Monday-Friday 5-10pm
CARNIVAL RIDES
Monday, July 13th—Friday, July 17th
6-10pm
Saturday, July 18th
1-4pm
Special Prices
Monday, July 13th 6-10pm
Wristband $20.00
Wednesday, July 15th 6-10pm
Buddy Night
2 Wrist Bands $35.00
Saturday, July 18th 1-4pm
Wristband $15.00
STARKE COUNTY FAIRBOARD
Fair Office (574)867-6385
President: Ed Troike
Vice President: Roger Ferch
Secretary: Carrie Block
Treasurer: Janet Wilde
Wayne Emigh Ed Jernas
Randy Johnson Jim Kuchel
Joe McIntire Mabel Paul
Kevin Wagner Larry Wilde
Appointed: Jack Miller
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PERSONALITY
Level A (Grades 3-4) Champion/State Fair – Keira Bucinski
Reserve Champion – Krista Despot
Level B (Grades 5-6) Champion/State Fair – Taylor Perry
Level D (Grades 10-12) Champion/State Fair – Caleb Bucinski
GRAND CHAMPION – Caleb Bucinski
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION – Keira Bucinski
PHOTOGRAPHY
Level 1 (Grade 3-5) Champion/State Fair Black & White – Mercy Wuethrich
Level 1 (Grade 3-5) Champion/State Fair Color – Valerie Field
Reserve Champion Color – Mercy Wuethrich
Level 2 (Grade 6-8) Champion/State Fair Black & White– Jenna Cords
Reserve Champion Black & White– Elizabeth Button & Emily Field
Level 2 (Grade 6-8) Champion/State Fair Color– Keegan Doughty
Reserve Champion Color – Emily Field
Level 2 (Grade 6-8) Champion/State Fair Color Salon– Shania Howard
Reserve Champion Color Salon– Emma Hoover
Level 2 (Grade 6-8) Champion/State Fair Black & White Salon– Emily Field
Reserve Champion Black & White Salon-Blake Bailey
Level 3 (Grade 9-12) Black & White– NONE
Level 3 (Grade 9-12) Champion/State Fair Color– Samantha Kauffman
Reserve Champion Color-John Rumsey
Level 3 (Grade 9-12) Champion/State Fair Color Salon– Hailey Jones
Reserve Champion Color Salon– Melissa Bailey
Level 3 (Grade 9-12) Champion/State Fair Black & White Salon– Samantha Kauffman
Reserve Champion Black & White Salon-David Kauffman
GRAND CHAMPION– Samantha Kauffman
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION-Samantha Kauffman
GARDEN
Champion Single Vegetable (onion) – Kirsten Calloway
Reserve Champion Single Vegetable (onion) – Allison Grothaus
Champion Single Vegetable (potato) – Makayla Libey
Champion Single Vegetable (green beans) – Makayla Libey
GRAND CHAMPION Single Vegetable – Makayla Libey (potato)
RESERVE CHAMPION Single Vegetable – Makayla Libey (green been)
Champion Single Herb (Basil) – Alivia Kruger
Champion Single Herb (Sage) – Claire Conner
Champion Single Herb (Rosemary) – Claire Conner
Champion Single Herb (Parsley) – Valerie Field
Champion Single Herb (Thyme) – Kelsey Conner
Champion Single Herb (Oregano) – Claire Conner
Champion Single Herb (Mint) – Alivia Kruger
Reserve Champion Single Herb (Mint) – Valerie Field
Champion Single Herb (Dill) – Alivia Kruger
GRAND CHAMPION Single Herb – Claire Conner (Oregano)
RESERVED GRAND CHAMPION Single Herb – Claire Conner (Rosemary)
Champion Plant (Stonehead Cabbage) – Jaylen Kruger
Champion Plant (Eggplant) – Alivia Kruger
Champion Plant (Tomato) – Alivia Kruger
Champion Plant (Cucumber) – Alivia Kruger
Champion Plant (Watermelon) – Alivia Kruger
GRAND CHAMPION Plant – Alivia Kruger (eggplant)
RESERVE CHAMPION Plant – Jaylen Kruger (stonehead cabbage)
FLOWERS
Level A Champion/State Fair Flower & Plant Exhibits – Kelsey Conner
Reserve Champion – Kirsten Calloway
Level B Champion/State Fair Flower & Plant Exhibits – Taylor Perry
Reserve Champion – Valerie Field
Level C Champion/State Fair Poster – Andriana Smith
Reserve Champion Poster– Lizzie Button
Level D Champion/State Fair Flower & Plant Exhibits – Jaylen Kruger
Level D Champion/State Fair Poster – Kayleen Button
GRAND CHAMPION FLOWERS– Taylor Perry
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FLOWERS– Adriana Smith
WEEDS
GRAND CHAMPION/State Fair– Kirsten Calloway
STRAWBERRIES
Level A (Grade 3-5) Champion- Emma Nielsen
Reserve Champion – Kirsten Calloway
Level B (Grade 6-8) Champion – Andriana Smith
Reserve Champion – Carle Watkins
GRAND CHAMPION– Andriana Smith
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION – Emma Nielsen
CROPS
GRAND CHAMPION Corn – Kirsten Calloway
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION Corn – Austin Calloway
GRAND CHAMPION Soybeans – Nathan Thompson
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION Soybeans – Taylor Perry
GRAND CHAMPION Alfalfa/Hay – Samuel Hintz
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION Alfalfa/Hay – Taylor Perry
GRAND CHAMPION Small Grains – Austin Criswell
CONSUMER CLOTHING
Beginner (Grade 3-5) Champion/State Fair – Tabitha Stout
Reserve Champion – Krista Despot
Intermediate (Grade 6-8) Champion/State Fair – Peyton Newman
Reserve Champion – Samantha Burns
Advanced (Grade 9-12) Champion/State Fair – Alivia Kruger
Reserve Champion – Jessica Wagner
SEWING
JUNIOR DIVISION SEWING
Wearable:
Level A (Grade 3) Champion/State Fair – Alison Grothaus
Level A (Grade 4) Champion/State Fair – Kirsten Calloway
Reserve Champion (Grade 4) – McKenzie Mitchell
Level B (Grade 5) Champion/State Fair – Makayla Libey
Level B (Grade 6) Champion/State Fair – Jenna Zeider
Reserve Champion (Grade 6) – Taylor Jennings
Level C (Grade 7) Champion/State Fair – Jillian Brumm
Reserve Champion (Grade 7) – Kassi Dahn
GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR WEARABLE – Jenna Zeider
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR WEARABLE – Jillian Brumm
Non-Wearable:
Level A (Grade 3) Champion/State Fair – Chloe Rogers
Level A (Grade 4) Champion/State Fair – Kirsten Calloway
Reserve Champion (Grade 4) – Kelsey Conner
Level B (Grade 5) Champion/State Fair – Makayla Libey
Reserve Champion (Grade 5) – Taylor Perry
Level B (Grade 6) Champion/State Fair- Blake Bailey
Reserve Champion (Grade 6) – Jenna Zeider
Level C (Grade 7) Champion/State Fair- Kassi Dahn
GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR NON-WEARABLE– Blake Bailey
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR– Kassi Dahn
SENIOR DIVISION SEWING
Wearable:
Champion/State Fair Informal/Casual – Melissa Bailey
Champion/State Fair Dress-Up – Regan Culp
Reserve Champion Dress-Up – Donna Zehner
Champion/State Fair Separates – Sara Bailey
Reserve Champion Separates – Michaela Cook
Champion/State Fair Formal Wear – Missy Bailey
Champion/State Fair Free Choice – Sara Bailey
Reserve Champion Free Choice – Missy Bailey
GRAND CHAMPION SENIOR WEARABLE – Sara Bailey (Separates)
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION SENIOR WEARABLE – Sara Bailey (Free Choice)
SENIOR
Non-Wearable:
Level C (Grade 8) Champion/State Fair – Jill Zehner
Level D (Grade 10) Champion/State Fair – Missy Bailey
Reserve Champion (Grade 10) – Brooke Daugherty
GRAND CHAMPION SENIOR NON-WEARABLE – Missy Bailey
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION SENIOR NON-WEARABLE – Brooke Daugherty
FORESTRY
Level 1 (Grade 3-5) Champion/State Fair – NONE
Level 2 (Grade 6-8) Champion/State Fair – Claire Conner
Level 3 (Grade 9-12) Champion/State Fair – Asheleyn Richwine
Independent Study (Grade 9-12) Champion/State Fair – NONE
GRAND CHAMPION – Asheleyn Richwine
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION – Claire Conner
CRAFTS
Any Other Craft
Level 1 (Grade 3-5) Champion – Danyell Stalbaum
Reserve Champion (Grade 3-5) – Molly Watts
Level 2 (Grade 6-8) Champion – NONE
Level 3 (Grade 9-12) Champion– Salena Leman
Reserve Champion (Grade 9-12) – Taylor Tripenfeldas
GRAND CHAMPION – Danyell Stalbaum
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION – Molly Watts
CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT
Level A (Grade 3-5) Champion – Kelsey Conner
Reserve Champion (Grade 3-5) – Kirsten Calloway
Level B (Grade 6-8) Champion – Michael Bathke
Reserve Champion (Grade 6-8) – Natalie Kennedy
Level C (Grade 9-12) Champion – Bryan Bathke
GRAND CHAMPION – Michael Bathke
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION – Natalie Kennedy
DO YOUR OWN THING
Level 1 (Grade 3-5) Champion – Kirsten Calloway
Reserve Champion (Grade 3-5) – Jaden Cords
Level 2 (Grade 6-8) Champion – Dawson Wood
Reserve Champion (Grade 6-8) – Hannah Taylor
Level 3 (Grade 9-12) Champion – Caylin Duffy
Reserve Champion (Grade 9-12) – Caleb Bucinski
GRAND CHAMPION – Caylin Duffy
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION – Dawson Wood
HERITAGE
Champion Beginner (Grade 3-5) – Brendan Day
Champion Advanced (Grade 9-12) – Regan Culp
GRAND CHAMPION – Regan Culp
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION – Brendan Day
DOLL HOUSE
Champion Advanced – Audrey Daughty
GRAND CHAMPION – Audrey Daughty
FINE ARTS
Level 1 (Grade 3-5) Champion – Catherine Perry
Reserve Champion – Valerie Field
Level 2 (Grade 6-8) Champion– Megan Cook
Reserve Champion – Audrey Wuethrich
Level 3 (Grade 9-12) Champion – Jonathon Gudeman
GRAND CHAMPION – Catherine Perry
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION – Megan Cook
MODEL CRAFT
Level 1 (Grade 3-5) Champion – Brendan Day
Reserve Champion – Cole Fritz
Level 2 (Grade 6-8) Champion– Coy Field
GRAND CHAMPION – Brendan Day
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION – Cole Fritz
RECYCLING
Level A (Grade 3-5) Champion – Kirsten Calloway
Reserve Champion – Brenna Day
Level B (Grade 6-8) Champion – Shailyn Day
Reserve Champion – Michael Bathke
Level C (Grade 9-12) Champion – Madison Ruff
Reserve Champion – NONE
GRAND CHAMPION – Kirsten Calloway
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION – Madison Ruff
Genealogy
Division 1 (Grades 3-4) Champion/State Fair Entry – Jenna Bolen
Reserve Champion – Donna Zehner
GRAND CHAMPION – Jenna Bolen
RESERVE GRAND CHAMION – Donna Zehner
Tractor
Level C(Grades 7-9) – Reserve Champion – Emily Field
Level D (Grades 10-12) Champion – Ryker Redwick
Reserve Champion – Dustin Field
GRAND CHAMPION – Ryker Redwick
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION – Dustin Field
Cat Posters
Junior (Grades 3-5) Champion/State Fair Entry – Madyson Kasten
Intermediate (Grades 6-8) Champion/State Fair Entry – Andriana Smith
Reserve Champion – Austin Kasten
GRAND CHAMPION – Andriana Smith
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION – Madyson Kasten
Computer
Level 1 (Grades 3-5) Champion/State Fair Entry – Eli Shannon
GRAND CHAMPION – Eli Shannon
Child Development
Level B (Grades 5-6) Champion/State Fair Entry – Natalie Kennedy
Level C (Grades 7-9) Champion/State Fair Entry – Peyton Newman
Level D (Grades 10-12) Champion/State Fair Entry – Mickey Mosher
GRAND CHAMPION – Peyton Newman
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION – Natalie Kennedy
Gift Wrapping
Level A (Grades 3-5)
Champion Grade 3 – Summer Budka
Champion Grade 4 – Keira Bucinski
Reserve Champion Grade 4 – Brenna Day
Champion Grade 5 – Taylor Perry
Level B (Grades 6-8)
Champion Grade 6 – Jenna Zeider
Champion Grade 7 – Jillian Brumm
Reserve Champion Grade 7 – Danni-Jo Rausch
Level C (Grades 9-12)
Champion Grade 9 – Audrey Doughty
Reserve Champion Grade 9 – Hailey Jones
Champion Grade 10 – Sara Bailey
Reserve Champion Grade 10 – Madison Ruff
Champion Grade 11 – Jaylen Kruger
Reserve Champion Grade 11 – Kayleen Button
GRAND CHAMPION/State Fair Entry – Jillian Brumm
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION/State Fair Entry – Jaylen Kruger
Veterinary Science
Level 1 (Grades 3-5) Champion/State Fair Entry – Molly Watts
Reserve Champion – Jesse Neihouser
Level 2 (Grades 6-8) Champion/State Fair Entry – Peyton Newman
Reserve Champion – Elizabeth Button
GRAND CHAMPION – Peyton Newman
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION – Molly Watts
Wildlife
Level A (Grades 3-4) Champion/State Fair Entry- Sawyer Depoy
Reserve Champion – Brendan Day
Level B (Grades 5-6) Champion/State Fair Entry – Samantha Depoy
Reserve Champion – Valerie Field
Level C (Grades 7-9) Champion/State Fair Entry – Elizabeth Button
Level D (Grades 10-12) Champion/State Fair Entry – Asheleyn Richwine
GRAND CHAMPION – Asheleyn Richwine
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION – Elizabeth Button
Pet Pals
Champion Poster – Keira Bucinski
Collections
Level A (Grades 3-4) Champion – Abby Graham
Level B (Grades 5-6) Champion– Taylor Jennings
Reserve Champion – Tori Culp
Level C (Grades 7-9) Champion– Conner Jennings
Reserve Champion – Kassandra Dahn
Level D (Grades 10-12) Champion– Mickey Mosher
GRAND CHAMPION – Connor Jennings
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION – Kassandra Dahn
BICYCLE
Level 2 (Grades 6-8) Champion – Andriana Smith
GRAND CHAMPION – Andriana Smith
GEOLOGY
Level 1 (Grades 3-5) Champion/State Fair Entry – Brendan Day
Level 2 (Grades 6-8) Champion/ State Fair Entry – Jennifer Budd
Reserve Champion – Andriana Smith
Level 3 (Grades 9-12) Champion/ State Fair Entry – Brittany Fox
GRAND CHAMPION – Jennifer Budd
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION – Andriana Smith
WEATHER
Level 2 (Grades 5&6) Champion/ State Fair Entry – Evelyn Davis
Level 3 (Grades 7&8) Champion/ State Fair Entry – Sydney Tripenfeldas
Reserve Champion – Andriana Smith
GRAND CHAMPION – Sydney Tripenfeldas
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION – Andriana Smith
DOG SHOW
Obedience Division 1A Champion – Nicole Heims
Reserve Champion – Quinn Huber
Obedience Division 1B Champion – Shelby Allen
Reserve Champion – Lindsey Jonkman
Obedience Division 2A Champion – Sara Bailey
Reserve Champion – Brock Huber
Obedience Division 2B Champion – Brock Huber
Reserve Champion – Elana Jonkman
Obedience Veterans Div. Champion – Shania Hartman
OBEDIENCE GRAND CHAMPION – Nichole Heims
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION – Shelby Allen
Junior Showmanship Champion – Jaden Cords
Reserve Champion – Lana Haschel
Intermediate Showmanship Champion – Kali Haschel
Reserve Champion – Jaylynn Hall
Senior Showmanship Champion – Sara Bailey
Reserve Champion – Shania Hartman
SHOWMANSHIP GRAND CHAMPION – Sara Bailey
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION – Shania Hartman
Leaders Choice Most Improved – Nichole Heims
GRAND CHAMPION 2014 4-H Dog Show– Nichole Heims
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION 2014 4-H Dog Show– Shelby Allen
DOG POSTERS
Level 2 (Grades 6-8) Champion/ State Fair Entry – Andriana Smith
Level 3 (Grades 9-12) Champion/ State Fair Entry – Shania Hartman
GRAND CHAMPION – Shania Hartman
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION – Andriana Smith
Aerospace
Stage 2 (Grades 3-5) Champion/State Fair Entry- Jessie Neihouser
Reserve Champion (Grade 3-5) – Claire Conner
Stage 2 Poster (Grade 3-5) Champion/State Fair Entry – Anna Lucy
Stage 3 (Grade 6-8) – Blake Bailey
Stage 4 (Grades 9-12) Champion/State Fair Entry – Conner Jennings
Reserve Champion (Grade 9-12) – Zachery Davis
GRAND CHAMPION – Conner Jennings
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION – Blake Bailey
GRAND CHAMPION POSTER – Anna Lucy
Scrapbooking
Level A (Grades 3-5) Champion – Danyel Stalbaum
Reserve Champion – Kelsey Conner
Level B (Grades 6-8) Champion– Claire Stout
Reserve Champion – Samantha DePoy
Level C (Grades 9-12) Champion– Audrey Doughty
Reserve Champion – Hailey Jones
GRAND CHAMPION – Audrey Doughty
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION – Danyel Stalbaum
Beekeeping
Division 3 (Grades 9-12) Champion/State Fair – Keegan Doughty
Reserve Champion – Audrey Doughty
GRAND CHAMPION/State Fair Entry – Keegan Doughty
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION/State Fair Entry – Audrey Doughty
Small Engines
Level A (Grade 3-5) Champion/State Fair – NONE
Level B (Grades 6-8) Champion/State Fair – Jenna Cords
Level C (Grades 9-12) Champion/State Fair – Jacob Conner
GRAND CHAMPION – Jenna Cords
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION – Jacob Conner
Legos
Level A (Grades 3-5) Champion – Keira Bucinski
Reserve Champion – Zachery Cook
Level B (Grades 6-8) Champion– Michael Bathke
Reserve Champion – Megan Cook
Level C (Grades 9-12) Champion– Caleb Bucinski
Reserve Champion – Dylan Perry
GRAND CHAMPION – Michael Bathke
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION – Keira Bucinski
Sports
Level A (Grades 3-5) Champion – Megan Stimson
Reserve Champion – Tori Culp
Level B (Grades 6-8) Champion– Adriana Smith
Reserve Champion – Bryce Gunter
Level C (Grades 9-12) Champion – Caleb Bucinski
Reserve Champion – Luke Neihouser
GRAND CHAMPION – Adriana Smith
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION – Megan Stimson
June AM Starke County Breakfast Change!
Change of Location for June AM Starke County breakfast Wednesday, June 4
Breakfast June 4th – the location has changed!
On Wednesday, June 4, Welcome Mat Real Estate is sponsoring the Quarterly Breakfast at the Downtown Depot, 18 S Main St. (Entrance is in the back of the building), Knox. This breakfast begins at 7:30 am CDT and will have the 60 second format as usual.
Join the Fun of the Circus!
Join the Fun of the Circus!
The Circus is coming to town on June 17, 2014. It will be held at the 4-H Fairground by the Yellowstone Trail Festival as a fundraiser. There will be two shows – a 4:30 pm show and a 7:00pm show.
Tickets can be purchased ahead of time from the visitors Center Depot, Back to Basics Organics in the Knox Mall or from any Yellowstone Trail board member. Pre-sale tickets cost $10 for adults and $6 for children. Tickets sold day of the show are $13 for adults and $7 for children. Pre-purchase your tickets and SAVE! Go to http://www.yellowstonetrailfest.com/ for more information!
The 19th Annual Ancilla College Golf Classic
The 19th Annual Ancilla College Golf Classic on June 9th at the Plymouth Country Club is sold out with 36 teams for the sixth year in a row. A hole sponsorship at the outing is a great marketing opportunity for your business. If you would like to sponsor a hole for this year’s outing, please contact Tom Sibal from Ancilla College at 574-936-8898, x355.
County Pride Concert
County Pride Concert
The County Pride Concert was held on Sun, May 18 at the NJ-SP High School. It was great! All 3 schools in Starke County came together and made beautiful music. The bands and choirs of all 3 high schools practiced the music separately and came together for the first combined practice on that day! One would never know they hadn’t practiced together before that day. The music was marvelous with a good selection of songs. At the end, the bands and choirs played together with a medley of patriotic songs that warmed the hearts of those in attendance.
A big thank you goes out to the schools, who without them, this couldn’t have taken place. Also, to the teachers, the students and to the Starke County Unity Leadership task force whose leadership through Mary Bendt was able to bring an idea to fruition. Many sponsors helped make this event a reality. Thanks goes out to those that helped with the cost of the t-shirts, the water and programs.
The Leadership group is recruiting members to attend the 2014-15 class. Call the Chamber office at 574-772-5548 or Community Services of Starke County at 574-772-7070 for an application.
SCILL 12th Annual Car Show
SCILL 12th Annual Car Show on May 18, 1-4pm. $15 registration fee includes car plaque and prizes. Call 574-772-8001 for more information.
County Pride Concert is Sunday, May 18,
County Pride Concert is Sunday, May 18, 3:30 PM CDT at the NJSP High School Auditorium
A county-wide combined high school band and choir performance will be held this Sunday, May 18. The choirs and bands of the 3 high schools in Starke County will join together along with the directors from each of the schools – Oregon Davis, North Judson San Pierre and Knox. The schools have collaborated on the project to allow the students to work together.
A county-wide combined high school band and choir performance will be held this Sunday, May 18. The choirs and bands of the 3 high schools in Starke County will join together along with the directors from each of the schools – Oregon Davis, North Judson San Pierre and Knox. The schools have collaborated on the project to allow the students to work together.
This is an opportunity for the students and the community alike to have unity within the county that includes everyone. Competition is a natural result of teams playing against one another. This concert is to help everyone see the unity that’s in our county and help spur a sense of pride to be a part of Starke County.
There’s no charge for admission although a free-will donation will be gladly accepted at the door. All proceeds will be divided equally between the schools for their music programs. Come and enjoy the program which will include music by the combined choir and band individually, with the final number being a patriotic medley performed by both the choir and band.
Kersting’s Cycle Center Train Adventure Ride – Saturday, May 17.
Kersting’s Cycle Center Train Adventure Ride – Saturday, May 17.
Come and support our troops and enjoy the day as well!
Sign Up @ Kersting’s Cycle Center 11:00am, Eastern Time
Group Ride Leaves Kersting’s Cycle Center @ Noon E.T.
(Approx. 1 Hour Scenic Country Motorcycle Ride Followed by Lunch and a 45 minute Train Ride)
Benefits The Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund
$15.00 per Rider
Includes Ride, Lunch & Train Ride
Tickets may be purchased at Kersting’s Cycle Center or the Railroad Museum
Everyone Welcome….If you don’t wish to ride on the motorcycle ride, you can still have lunch and take the train ride and help donate to the Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund
Ride sponsored by
Kersting’s Cycle Center &
The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum
North Judson, IN
Featured Business for May is Char’s Florist & Gifts
My name is Charlene Harvey (owner of Char’s Florist & Gifts). I came to this county from Kentucky when I was 7 years old. I’ve been in Knox, Indiana for 36 years as of October 2, 2014, (and we were established in 1978).
My shop is located at 217 East Culver Road. I service all of Starke County and a few surrounding towns. We carry a full line of fresh and silk flowers and we’re a full line gift shop as well. We carry jewelry, scarves, candles, stuffed animals, webkinz, wedding invitations, Tuxedo rentals along with many wedding items. We carry Angels, Benches, Silk Cemetery items and much more, too many to mention.Stop in and see us. My shop hours are M-F, 8:30am til 5:00pm;
Sat., 8:30am til 1:30pm.
Thank you for letting me service you these past 36 years and be a part of your special occasions.
Join the Fun of the SHOW!
Breakfast May 7 with Senator Arnold
On Wednesday, May 7, your Chamber is excited to have State Senator Jim Arnold as our guest speaker at our breakfast! IU Health Starke Hospital is sponsoring the Quarterly Breakfast at the Downtown Depot, 18 S Main St. (Entrance is in the back of the building), Knox. This breakfast will NOT have the 60 second format as usual. Instead, Senator Arnold will present the results of this past session in Indianapolis. This is your chance to meet with Senator Arnold and ask questions!
Economy Auto Sales is the Featured Business of April
Economy Auto Sales in Knox is a locally owned, Award winning Dealership and is celebrating its 25th Anniversary! Economy Auto Sales was named the 2012 Quality Dealer of the Year by the Indiana Independent Auto Dealers Association and was voted Starke County’s #1 Used Car Lot 8 years running by the Leader/Review’s readers. Located at 300 N. U.S. 35, you will find a large selection of used automobiles. Their buy here-pay here finance program provides you with Affordable down payments, flexible Pay Day payments plans, short loan terms with no added fees and no penalty for early payoff. All vehicles are inspected and serviced with a free 6 month, 7500 mile warranty. Financing Good People with All Types of Credit since 1989. Call 574-772-6646 or visit our website.
www.economyautosales.net
Starke County Youth Club Radiothon Returns!
Starke County Youth Club celebrates it’s 7th Annual Radio-athon on May 2nd
Starke County Youth Club celebrates it’s 7th Annual Radio-athon on May 2nd
Starke County, Indiana – After the school bell rings, youth in Starke County have amazing opportunities. Students have access to high quality homework assistance, engaging enrichment activities, and fun recreational centers with adults who care. The Starke County Youth Club (SCYC) provides innovative services to children and families every day. These services are available at four convenient sites across the county during the school year and the summer. And, an amazing expansion is in the works!
The community is heartily encouraged to participate in The Starke County Youth Club’s 7th Annual RadioThon on WKVI, 99.3 FM on Friday, May 2, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 4 p. m.. The day of the RadioThon is filled with testimonials, special guests and fun challenges. It helps spread the word about this amazing program and the exciting changes ahead. Most importantly, it lets everyone know that
we must keep the doors open after school
