2020

Pierce County

4-H

Achievement Day

Sunday

October 18th

1:30 pm

Pierce

Welcome

Pledge of Allegiance

4-H Pledge

“I pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to great-er loyalty, my hands to larger service and my health to bet-ter living for my club, my community, my country and my world.”

4-H Council Member Recognition

Friend of 4-H Award

Outstanding 4-H Alumni Award

Honoring 2021 High School Graduates

Member Recognition

Leader Recognition

Nebraska State Fair Award Recipients

Shooting Sports

Norfolk Daily News Special Edition Writers

National Western Stock Catch-A-Calf Program

Achievement Application Awards

Diamond Clover Achievement Awards

Pierce County Achievement Awards

Outstanding 4-H Achievement Application

Outstanding 4-H Exhibitor

Outstanding 4-H Member

2 0 2 0 P i e r c e C o u n t y

4 - H A c h i e ve m e n t D ay

Mark Oltjenbruns President Osmond

Jill Heemstra, Vice President Osmond

Joan Albers, Secretary* Randolph

Jennifer Fritz, Treasurer Plainview

Kevin Flesner Pierce

Angie Huwaldt Randolph

Landon Koehler Plainview

Cam Shelton* Hoskins

Kate Siebrandt* Pierce

Kim Spieker Hadar

Friend of 4-H Award Security Bank of Osmond

Outstanding 4-H Alumni Award

Jennifer Thomsen

*Denotes end of 4-H Council term.

2 0 2 0 4 - H C o u n c i l

H o n o r i n g

*Beginning in 1996, graduating seniors receive a commemorative American Eagle Silver coin if they have been involved in the 4-H program for 6 or more years. These coins replace

the six, eight, and ten year membership pins that were awarded in the past.

Cecelia Babl

Stetson Babl

Noah Bach

Emillee Backer

Luke Bauermeister

Logan Beacom

Brylie Benes

Jace Brodersen

Kynslie Cederburg

Liam Fletcher

Riley Gubbels

Alayna Herian

Cara Hoffman

Olivia Jessen

Spencer Koehler

Kennedy Konert

Brynlee Krueger

Sophia Kuchta

Amberlin Marks

Henley Marks

Jaymison Neal

Adalynn Negrete

Blair Nitz

Gavin Petoske

Sophia Price

Lydia Reicks

Myla Ueding

Braxton Wachter

Josie Willer

Eli Wubben

The Class of 2021 Name School Years in 4-H

*Jenna Albers Randolph Public School 12

*Rebecca Albrecht Pierce Public School 11

*Zachary Huwaldt Osmond Public School 10

Dustin Jensen Pierce Public School 5

Travis Jensen Pierce Public School 5

*Derrick Kolterman Pierce Public School 12

Hayle Krienert Osmond Public School 5

Sarah Perrigan Lakeside Christian Academy 5

*Baylie Shearer Randolph Public School 8

*Mason Sindelar Pierce Public School 13

C l o v e r B u d s

Stetson Babl

Caden Carley

Paige Carley

Kynslie Cederburg

Haylee Hickman

Jaden Jensen/Melcher

Brynley Koch

Spencer Koehler

Kennedy Konert

Sawyer Konert

Brynlee Krueger

Sophia Kuchta

Miley Larsen

Bryce Lindstrom

Amberlin Marks

Henley Marks

Lakin Prince

Layne Prince

Lydia Reicks

Cavin Shelton

Parker Spaulding

Cameron Wessendorf

Collin Wessendorf

Karsen Wragge

Kolten Wragge

Eli Wubben

Tate Brodersen

Hadleigh Collison

Logan Gubbels

Jade Halsey

Dustin Jensen

Travis Jensen

Caydence Krienert

Hayle Krienert

Payten Kuchta

Kenadie Larsen

Kristian Larsen

Hallie Meyer

Keaton Olson

Allison Perrigan

Gregory Perrigan

Sarah Perrigan

Easton Price

Izzabelle Price

Dylan Schutt

Cayden Unseld

Shawn Zellmer

Korvin Fritz

Zachary Huwaldt

Carter Jensen

Carter Olson

Jennarose Zierke

F i r s t Ye a r 4 - H M e m b e r s

F i f t h Ye a r 4 - H M e m b e r s

Te n t h Ye a r 4 - H M e m b e r s

* Receiving certificate for years of service.

Traci Collison, 1*

Landon Koehler, 1*

Justin Koch, 1*

Jason Holan, 1*

Rene Peters, 2

Amy Lambrecht, 2

William Perrigan, 2

Sarah Endorf, 3

Jessica Evans, 3

Scott Fritz, 3

Kate Siebrandt, 3

Jill Heemstra, 4

Mikkal Herian, 4

Lydee Jo Krueger, 4

Jeff Wragge, 4

Kathy Tinker, 5*

Darlus McWilliams, 5*

Bailey Tinker, 5*

Angie Huwaldt, 6

Adrianne Krueger, 6

Adam Thompson, 6

Cam Shelton, 7

Letha Shimerka, 7

Kim Spieker, 7

Kim Huwaldt, 8

Katie Meyer, 8

Ellie Myers, 9

Cheryl Timm, 9

Craig Flaming10*

Sarah Hilkemann 10*

Judy Kruger, 10*

Marla Huwaldt, 10*

Jennifer Fritz, 10*

Kristine Wacker, 10*

Curtis Alderson, 11

Chad Kment, 11

Jan White, 13

Kristi Anderson, 14

Sharel Olson, 14

Audra Huwaldt, 15*

Terri Sudbeck, 15*

Susan Craft, 16

Jennie Kolterman, 17

Vickie Dejong, 20*

Sharon Johnson, 20*

Shari Kruger, 20*

Mark Oltjenbruns, 20*

Julie Oltjenbruns, 20*

Joan Albers, 23

Doug Albers, 23

Kevin Flesner, 23

Don Huwaldt, 23

William Latimer, 23

Jennifer Thomsen, 23

Jeremy Olson, 24

Kip Thompson, 24

Debra Thompson, 24

David Thomsen, 24

Chris Hilkemann, 25*

Margret Svitak, 25*

Ed Huwaldt, 29

Nita Meyer, 29

Gloria Kudera, 30*

Linda Latimer, 31

Jim Herian, 32

Dan Bach, 32

Mary Ann Bach, 32

Mary Beth Kruger, 34

Joan Korth, 35*

Larry Foster, 38

Karen Foster, 38

Gene Thomsen, 42

Velma Thomsen, 42

Sharon Lesser, 45*

L e a d e r R e c o g n i t i o n

Special Recognition Awards:

Landon Oltjenbruns-Aerospace

Cayden Holan-Home Environment

Sarah Fenton-Photography

Brandon Thomsen-Photography

Alexus Sindelar-Photography selected to be displayed in the Extension Dean’s Office

and CASNR

“Best of Show” Awards

Madeline Huwaldt-Reserve Best of Show- Home Environment. She also received spe-

cial recognition on this project.

Kaila Spieker-Best of Show-Photography

Fashion Show Participants

Kaila Spieker-Constructed STEAM 3 Clothing

Sara Thomsen-Shopping in Style Purchased Outfit

Beef:

Jaycee Schomberg-Champion Senior Beef

Showmanship, Champion Foundation Simmental

Breeding Heifer

Weston Stemick-Reserve Champion Market Beef

Hereford, Reserve Champion Steer-British Breed

Cayden Holan

Aubrey Jensen

Travis Jensen

Dylan Schutt

Wyatt Stemick

Clay White

Sheep:

Tate Brodersen

Emilee Olson

Ethan Olson

Carter Olson

Livestock Exhibitors and Awards:

While the Fair looked different than it has in the past, the Nebraska State Fair provided an

opportunity for young people to celebrate their successes and the work they have been doing

throughout the year. Despite the changes due to the pandemic, Pierce County 4-Hers shinned

at the Nebraska State Fair.

Changes included, static exhibits displayed for exhibition were not rejudged but were given

the opportunity to be selected for special recognition and “Best of Show” Awards. projects,

such as foods, horticulture, floriculture, and large item exhibits, were to be submitted virtual-

ly. All 4-H shows were moved to the first weekend of the fair instead of being with the FFA

Shows on the second weekend. The Fashion Show was divided into three smaller fashion

shows to accommodate the new space in Raising Nebraska and social distancing require-

ments.

N e b r a s k a S t a t e Fa i r Aw a r d s

Cub Bare Bow

Keegan Holan

Cub Bow Hunter Freestyle

Kolton Wragge

Karsen Wragge

Cub Freestyle Limited

Brandon Thomsen-2nd

Cub Freestyle Limited Recurve

Cayden Holan-4th

Youth Bow Hunter Freestyle

Cooper Wachholtz-2nd

Gregory Perrigan-3rd

Camden Jansen

Taydym Koch

Youth Freestyle

Ashton Koch– 1st

Young Adult Freestyle

Ashton Koch

State Indoor Archery

State Outdoor Archery

3D Results

Cub Freestyle Limited

Brandon Thomsen-2nd

Youth Bow Hunter Freestyle

Cooper Wachholtz-3rd

Camden Jansen

Young Adult Freestyle

Ashton Koch

600 Results

Cub Freestyle Limited

Brandon Thomsen-2nd

Youth Bow Hunter Freestyle

Cooper Wachholtz-2nd

Camden Jansen

Young Adult Freestyle

Ashton Koch-2nd

State 4-H BB Gun and Ari Rifle were canceled this year.

S h o o t i n g S p o r t s

N o r f o l k D a i l y N e w s S p e c i a l E d i t i o n

Writers submitting articles for the Norfolk Daily News Special

4-H Edition were:

Wyatt Stemick

“Spoiling Calves and Growing the Herd”

“Since my brother and I were out of school, we were able to help even more during this years calving season. We were able to be on cow dusty, watching and cheking our cows at night as they got closer to having their babies and we helped lead them to the barn just before

bedtime (we got to stay up a little later to help with this). Since we have all show heifers they are led to the barn and don’t have to calve out-

side. Yes, they are spoiled.”

Dierck White

“4-H’er Masters Steer Through Sweat, Tears”

“My most recent vision for 2020 was to show a market animal this year. I was very hesitant to try it, but with much encouragement from my family mastered a nervous, quite tall, crossbred steer named Roger

Rabbit. Her got his name form all of his stunts he has tried this summer on me….I will say he was a handful, but I mastered the challenge of a

1,420 pound steer after a few tears and some soaked T-shirts from sweat.”

Weston Stemick

“Brothers Work Together to Raise Calves to Show” “When the school year for 2020 changed to online learning beginning in March, I started planning spring and summer with my show calves. No school allowed me to envision 2020 as a great because I had extra

time to spend in the barn with my show steers. Online school work came first, however, the extra time at home allowed for me to help with

morning chores and more time in the barn with my calves.”

The 4-H Special Edition was printed on October 5th, 2020 on a Youth Page Insert. Copies are still available at the Norfolk Daily

News or the Extension Office

N a t i o n a l W e s t e r n S t o c k

C a t c h - A - C a l f P r o g r a m

This year Pierce County 4-H’er Clay White participated in the National Western Stock Catch-A-Calf program. This program is designed so successful partici-pants catch a calf, feed it, and return with the animal one year later as a market steer. The market animals are judged on rate of gain, quality of fitting, and car-cass quality. The exhibitor is judged on showmanship, their record book, and a personal interview. Clay’s CAC experience began in September 2019 by completing a paper appli-cation and submitting it to the National Western Stock Show Committee for se-lection. In late December, Clay received a reply letter from the NWSS that he was selected to participate in the live rodeo performance on January 19th to try and catch a steer. He met in January with 40+ other youth ages 12-18 to partici-pate in the event. The committee at NWSS took the youth back to the rodeo are-na, coached them, handed them a long sleeve shirt to change into, a halter, then they lined up in the arena and within 3 minutes almost all the calves were caught. It was a race on foot to halter a 200lb calf and lead it out of the arena. In May the family was invited to Chappell, NE to meet Clay's steer for pick up, and begin the journey of training, caring, feeding, grooming, showing, and record keeping. Clay named his 755lb Charolais Cross Steer “Denver”. Beginning in May 2020, and for the for the next 8 months, Clay would type a 1 ½ page letter to the calf's sponsor about school or summer break happenings, activities and events, shows he attended with Denver, current events, and Denver’s weight, average daily gain, feed consumption, feed conversation ratio, cost of feed per month. Clay must also complete a Microsoft Excel progress form on Denver. The form involves calculations to determine monthly feed cost, pounds of feed fed, and a set of questions in regards to: major accomplishment of the month, challenges of his calf, and clubs or shows attended. Each of these are graded (scored). Clay has participated in 3 shows with his calf. Stanton progress show, Randolph Tri-county fair, Pierce County Fair. Thus far in the program, he has gained experience in responsibility by monthly tracking, taking notes daily on grooming & training, weighing his calf every 2 weeks, recording live market cattle bids. He has also gained public speaking ex-perience by doing a live interview with the editor of Norfolk Daily News in July. This interview allowed him to share his knowledge about this calf and of the live-stock industry. He is presently focusing on walking his steer into place, building hair growth for winter, and striving to obtain the market finish weight of 1500 pounds. As of today, Clay is 3/4 of the way through the Catch-A-Calf Program.

STEM

Brandon Thomsen

Leadership

Sara Thomsen

Sapphire– Level 4

Brandon Thomsen

Emerald-Level 5

Sara Thomsen

4-H Event Scholarship

Brandon Thomsen

Day Camp Scholarship

Sara Thomsen

Outstanding 4-H Achievement Application

Brandon Thomsen

Outstanding 4-H Exhibitor– Matthew Alderson 129 pts.

Outstanding 4-H Member– Travis Jensen & Derrick Kolterman

The Achievement Application provides an opportunity for 4-Hers to keep track of what they have participated in, given leadership to, and learned through 4-H. Completing the applica-tion and submitting it to the Extension Office allows 4-Hers to be recognized and compete for awards at the county and state level. The Nebraska 4-H Achievement Application is the application form used for the selection of county and state award winners, including Nebraska delegates to *National 4-H Con-gress and *National 4-H Conference, as well as *Nebraska 4-H Foundation scholarship award recipients.

The Nebraska 4-H Diamond Clover program encourages 4-H youth to engage in a variety of programs, projects, and activities that will enable youth to acquire skills and abilities that will prepare them for success in the future. The program consists of six levels that require a young person to plan and report a broad range of age-appropriate accomplishments. At the begin-ning of the 4-H year, participants plan what they want to accomplish and at the end of the 4-H year, they report on their completed accomplishments. Successful completion of a level's Plan & Report form results in a 4-H youth earning that level of the Diamond Clover program.

The following awards are applied for with the Achievement Application. The recipient of the Event Scholarship receives $30 that can be used for 4-H camps or Kids U Classes. The recipi-

ent of the Event Scholarship receives $25 that can be used for Kids U Classes.

A c h i e v e m e n t A p p l i c a t i o n Aw a r d s

D i a m o n d C l o v e r

P i e r c e C o u n t y A c h i e v e m e n t s

O u t s t a n d i n g 4 -H ’ e r s

Outstanding Exhibitor is based on an accumulated point system of ribbon placings received at the fair. Each ribbon placing is awarded a point value.

(Purple-4pts., Blue-3pts., Red-2pts., White-1pt.) The Outstanding 4-H Member is nominated and then is voted upon by the 4-H Council.

Pierce County 111 West Court Street Room 13

Pierce, NE 68767 (402) 329-4821

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