BEST WRITING PROJECT

• Michaela Pinzone, Big Dogs 4-H Club (Award Sponsor: Chronicle Telegram)

BEST CONSERVATION PROJECT

• Michael Lott, Future Frontiers 4-H Club (Award Sponsor: Lorain County Soil & Water Conservation District)

BEST GARDENING PROJECT

• LaTasha Perkins, LaGrange Hip Hoppers (Award Sponsor: Cheri’s Touch Interiorscapes)

BEST HORTICULTURE PROJECT

• Mary Eichinger, Rochester Winning Workers (Award Sponsor: Cheri’s Touch Interiorscapes)

BEST FINE WOODWORKING – JR. DIVISION

• 1st place: Cade Christoff, All Purpose Farmers (Award Sponsor: Kim Burgess)

BEST FINE WOODWORKING – JR. DIVISION

• 2nd place: Jordyn Stoll, Brighton Buckeyes (Award Sponsor: Vicki Denes)

BEST FINE WOODWORKING – JR. DIVISION

• 3rd place: Erica Nary, Grafton Grangers (Award Sponsor: LaGrange Sod Busters 4-H Club)

BEST FINE WOODWORKING – SR. DIVISION

• 1st place: Meghan Bremke, Barnyard Buddies (Award Sponsor: Kim Burgess)

BEST FINE WOODWORKING – SR. DIVISION

• 2nd: Alexandrea Branham, Barnyard Buddies (Award Sponsor: LifeShare Community Blood Services)

BEST FINE WOODWORKING – SR. DIVISION

• 3rd place: Craig Lupinski, Desperados (Award Sponsor: Ed Dussel & Family)

BEST OUTSIDE WOODWORKING – JR. DIVISION

• 1st place: Erik DeChant, Tri-City Critters (Award Sponsor: Ed Dussel & Family)

BEST OUTSIDE WOODWORKING – JR. DIVISION

• 2nd place: Austin Lenz, All-Purpose Farmers (Award Sponsor: Vicki Denes)

BEST OUTSIDE WOODWORKING – JR. DIVISION

• 3rd place: Samantha Sparks, Rochester Winning Workers (Award Sponsor: LaGrange Sod Busters 4-H Club)

BEST OUTSIDE WOODWORKING – SR. DIVISION

• 1st place: Stephen Elder, Barnyard Buddies (Award Sponsor: Ed Dussel & Family)

BEST OUTSIDE WOODWORKING – SR. DIVISION

• 2nd place: Brianna Ray, LaGrange Sod Busters 4-H Club (Award Sponsor: Ed Dussel & Family)

BEST OUTSIDE WOODWORKING – SR. DIVISION

• 3rd place: Dylan Barris, Wellington Happy Farmers (Award Sponsor: Ed Dussel & Family)

2009 4-H FOOD AND NUTRITION PROJECT WINNERS

MEALS IN MINUTES

• 1st place & State Fair Participant: Cullum Andrews, North Ridgeville Ridge Kids (Award Sponsor: Maxine & Cloyd Simonson)
• 2nd place: Evan Provenza, Rural Rebels
• 3rd place: Neely Parsons, Rochester Winning Workers

LET’S BAKE QUICK BREADS

• 1st place & State Fair Participant: Claire Miller, Elyria Family of 4-H’ers (Award Sponsor: Lost & Found 4-H Club)
• 2nd place: Emily Edwards, Belden B’s & G’s
• 3rd place: Ashley Huffman, 4-H Homegrowers

I SPY IN THE KITCHEN

• 1st place & State Fair Participant: Sara Helwig, Grafton Grangers (Award Sponsor: Lost & Found 4-H Club)
• 2nd place: Brian O’Dell, Elyria Family of 4-H’ers
• 3rd place: Leah Frantz, All Purpose Farmers

YEAST BREADS ON THE RISE

• 1st place & State Fair Participant: Claire Adams, Tri-City Critters (Award Sponsor: Brownhelm Perfection & BB’s 4-H Club)
• 2nd place: Michael Goard, Lorain County Food & Fashion Board
• 3rd place: Jacob Carpenter, Hearts & Homes

FAST BREAK FOR BREAKFAST

• 1st place & State Fair Participant: Dauson Hammer, Hearts and Homes (Award Sponsor: Country Club 4-H)

MINI MEAL MAGIC

• 1st place & State Fair Participant: Emily Klier, Lorain County Dairy Club (Award Sponsor: Judy Pickworth)
• 2nd place: Kayla Faris, LaGrange Sod Busters
• 3rd place: Victoria Knotts, Carlisle True 4-Hers
• Outstanding: Annalise Cameron, Grade A 4-H’ers

GLOBAL GOURMET

• 1st place & State Fair Participant: Ashley Stromack, LaGrange Sod Busters (Award Sponsor: The Chris Buchs Family)
• 2nd place: Stephanie Malinich, North Ridgeville Ridge Kids
• 3rd place: Rebecca Boggs, Belden B’s & G’s

STAR SPANGLED FOODS

• 1st place & State Fair Participant: Sarah Miller, Elyria Family of 4-H’ers (Award Sponsor: In Memory of Joyce & Dick Chester)
• 2nd place: Max Annable, Grade A 4-H’ers
• 3rd place: Janelle Pitts, Wellington Creative 4-H’ers

YOU’RE THE CHEF

• 1st place & State Fair Participant: Kelly O’Dell, Elyria Family of 4-H’ers (Award Sponsor: In Memory of Joyce & Dick Chester)
• 2nd place: Ashley Stromack, LaGrange Sod Busters
• 3rd place: Laura Bucholz, Country Club

OUTDOOR CHEF

• 1st place & State Fair Participant: Nathan Kromer, Brownhelm Perfection & BB’s (Award Sponsor: Lorain County Home Economics Association)
• 2nd place: Wesley Kromer, Brownhelm Perfection & BB’s

FOOD & FITNESS CHOICES FOR YOU

• 1st place & State Fair Participant: Sarah Burbridge, Phantom Farmers (Award Sponsor: Lorain County Home Economics Association)
• 2nd place: Meghan Bremke, Barnyard Buddies

FOOD & FITNESS FOR FUN

• 1st place & State Fair Participant: Tiffany Urig, Midview Buckeyes (Award Sponsor: Lorain County Home Economics Association)
• 2nd place: Madeline Ott, Brownhelm Perfection & BB’s
• 3rd place: Brianna Bunt, Amherst Critters & Such

PATHWAYS TO CULINARY SUCCESS

• 1st place & State Fair Participant: Rachel Klier, Lorain County Dairy Club (Award Sponsor: Lorain County Home Economics Association)
• 2nd place: Sabrina Kunkler, Barnyard Buddies

• 3rd place: Allison Nagel, North Ridgeville Ridge Kids

2009 NUTRITION SKILLATON

JR. DIVISION

• 1st place: Brian O’Dell, Elyria Family of 4-H’ers (Award sponsored by: Lorain County 4-H Family and Consumer Sciences Committee)
• 2nd place: Victoria Knotts, Carlisle True 4-H’ers
• 3rd place: Annalise Cameron, Grade A 4-H’ers

SR. DIVISION

• 1st place: Ashley Stromack, LaGrange Sod Busters (Award sponsored by: Lorain County 4-H Family and Consumer Sciences Committee)
• 2nd place: Sarah Burbridge, Phantom Farmers
• 3rd place: Rachel Klier, Lorain County Dairy Club

2009 4-H CLOTHING PROJECT WINNERS

CLOTHES FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE

• 1st place & State Fair Participant: Kayla Mackey, 4-H Homegrowers (Award Sponsor: Rochester Winning Workers)
• 2nd place: Keely Jordan, Big Dogs 4-H Club
• 3rd place: Haley Loudin, Rochester Winning Workers
• Outstanding Construction: Haley Loudin, Rochester Winning Workers

OUTER LAYERS

• 1st place & State Fair Participant: Caitlyn Tipple, North Ridgeville Ridge Kids (Award Sponsor: Dodd’s Hillcrest Orchard)
• Outstanding Construction: Caitlyn Tipple, North Ridgeville Ridge Kids

SEW FOR OTHERS

• 1st place & State Fair Participant: Samantha Tyree, North Ridgeville Ridge Kids (Award Sponsor: Carlisle True 4-Hers)
• 2nd place: Jessica Robenolt, Elyria Precious Pups and Projects
• 3rd place: Hannah Watters, Wellington Creative 4-Hers
• Outstanding Construction: Jessica Robenolt, Elyria Precious Pups and Projects

READY LET’S SEW

• 1st place & State Fair Participant: Anna Cameron, Grade A 4-H’ers (Award Sponsor: Marie Waite)
• 2nd place: Brianna Krieg, Amherst Critters & Such
• 3rd place: Diana Perez, The Animal Crackers 4-H Club
• Outstanding Construction: Diana Perez, The Animal Crackers 4-H Club
• Outstanding Construction: Sarah Jordan, Big Dogs 4-H Club

FUN WITH CLOTHES

• 1st place & State Fair Participant: Brittany VonKamp, Rochester Winning Workers (Award Sponsor: Barb Cummings)
• 2nd place: Emma Roth, 4-H Homegrowers
• Outstanding Construction: Brittany VonKamp, Rochester Winning Workers

JOYFUL JUMPER

• 1st place & State Fair Participant: Emily Krieg, Amherst Critters & Such (Award Sponsor: Lisa Robson)

SPECTATOR SPORTSWEAR

• 1st place & State Fair Participant: Haley Loudin, Rochester Winning Workers (Award Sponsor: Debbie Buchs)
  2nd place: Erin Keyse, Belden B’s & G’s
• Outstanding Construction: Haley Loudin, Rochester Winning Workers

DRESS-UP OUTFIT

• 1st place & State Fair Participant in DayWear: Melissa Malek, Amherst Critters & Such (Award Sponsor: Marie Waite)
• 2nd place & State Fair Participant in Formal Wear: Amanda Smith, Phantom Farmers
• 3rd place: Haley Loudin, Rochester Winning Workers
• Outstanding Counstruction: Haley Loudin, Rochester Winning Workers

TOPS FOR TWEENS

• 1st place & State Fair Participant: Emily Klier, Lorain County Dairy Club (Award Sponsor: Lost & Found 4-H Club)
• Outstanding Construction: Emily Klier, Lorain County Dairy Club

LOUNGING CLOTHES

• 1st place & State Fair Participant: Caitlyn Tipple, North Ridgeville Ridge Kids (Award Sponsor: Judy Pickworth)
• 2nd place: Stephanie Malinich, North Ridgeville Ridge Kids
• 3rd place: Sarah Burbridge, Phantom Farmers
• Outstanding Construction: Caitlyn Tipple, North Ridgeville Ridge Kids

CREATIVE COSTUMES

• 1st place & State Fair Participant: Morgan Mekoleske, Camden Kids (Award Sponsor: Cindy’s Sew Easy Shoppe)
• Outstanding Construction: Morgan Mekoleske, Camden Kids

IT’S TIME FOR CLOTHING – Beginner

• 1st place & State Fair Participant: Alexis Norris, Carlisle True 4-H’ers (Award Sponsor: Lisa Robson)

IT’S TIME FOR CLOTHING – Intermediate

• 1st place & State Fair Participant: Neely Parsons, Rochester Winning Workers (Award Sponsor: Lisa Robson)

ACCESSORIES FOR TEENS

• 1st place & State Fair Participant: Amanda Smith, Phantom Farmers (Award Sponsor: Barb Messaros)
• Outstanding Construction: Rebecca Bari, 1st Class 4-H’ers

CLOTHES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL

• 1st place & State Fair Participant: Claire Miller, Elyria Family of 4-H’ers (Award Sponsor: Lisa Robson)
• 2nd place: Emma Smirz, Grafton Grangers
• 3rd place: Michaela Pinzone, Big Dogs 4-H Club
• Outstanding Construction: Mikaela Moore, Rural Rebels
• Outstanding Construction: Emma Smirz, Grafton Grangers
• Outstanding Construction: Claire Miller, Elyria Family of 4-H’ers

FRUGAL FASHIONS

• 1st place & State Fair Participant: Krystal Teague, Rochester Winning Workers (Award Sponsor: Lost & Found 4-H Club)
• 2nd place: Samantha Tyree, North Ridgeville Ridge Kids

2009 CLOTHING SKILLATHON

BEGINNER DIVISION

• 1st place: Anna Cameron, Grade A 4-H’ers (Award Sponsor: Lorain County 4-H Family & Consumer Sciences Committee)

INTERMEDIATE DIVISION

• 1st place: Emily Edwards, Belden B’s & G’s (Award Sponsor: Lorain County 4-H Family & Consumer Sciences Committee)

SENIOR DIVISION

• 1st place: Hayley Loudin, Rochester Winning Workers (Award Sponsor: Lorain County 4-H Family & Consumer Sciences Committee)

LORAIN COUNTY MASTER CLOTHING EDUCATOR AWARD

• Emily Edwards, Belden B’s & G’s (Award Sponsor: Barb Cummings & Cherie Parrish)

2009 4-H FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES SPECIAL INTEREST PROJECT WINNERS

DESIGNING INTERIORS

• 1st place: Rachel Smirz, Grafton Grangers

BEST HOME DECORATING PROJECT

• Rachel Smirz, Grafton Grangers (Award Sponsor: Lorain County 4-H Family & Consumer Sciences Committee)

FAMILY HISTORY TREASURE HUNT

• 1st place: Rachel Smirz, Grafton Grangers (Award Sponsor: Lorain County 4-H Family & Consumer Sciences Committee)
• 2nd place: Michaela Pinzone, Big Dogs
• 3rd place: Laura Heiser, Future Frontiers

TEENS ON THE ROAD TO FINANCIAL SUCCESS

• 1st place: Kevin Gross, Elyria Family of 4-Hers
• 2nd place: Jim Aspery, Grafton Grangers
• 3rd place: Stephanie Malinich, North Ridgeville Ridge Kids

BEST MONEY MANAGEMENT PROJECT

• Kevin Gross, Elyria Family of 4-Hers (Award Sponsor: Lorain County 4-H Family & Consumer Sciences Committee)

COLLECTIBLES

• 1st place: Tim Knable, Tri-City Critters (Award Sponsor: Lorain County 4-H Family & Consumer Sciences Committee)
• 2nd place: Justin Jones, All Purpose Farmers
• 3rd place: Kimberly Godsey, Elyria Family of 4-Hers

Lorain County Sheriff Phil Stammitti and sheriff’s Capt. James Drozdowski were among the first to stop by the WEOL-AM 930 and Chronicle-Telegram booth at the Lorain County Fair Monday afternoon.

The Chronicle booth is located near Sterk’s cafeteria.

Fairgoers can stop by and get a free Chronicle and free Forecast high school football magazine in addition to numerous giveaways, including Chronicle pencils, WEOL bumper stickers and coupons for free Wendy’s frosties. Sign up for a chance to win Indians tickets, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo tickets, Cleveland air show tickets, Crushers tickets and tickets to African Safari wildlife park.

WELLINGTON — More teens than any year since the 1980s competed to be crowned Lorain County Junior Fair king and queen, honors that went to Madalyn McMinn and Garrett Schwedt this afternoon during the fair’s opening ceremonies.

McMinn, 18, of Wellington, is the daughter of Jennifer and Thomas McMinn. She is a 13-year member of 4-H and a graduate of Wellington High School. She’s leaving in a couple of weeks to attend Ohio Northern University in Ada, where she’ll be in the PharmD program. She plans to get a doctorate of pharmacy and become a pharmacist.

Schwedt, 19, of Elyria, is the son of Laura Schwedt and Robert Scwedt. He is a 14-year member of 4-H and a graduate of Elyria High School. He plans to attend The Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute in Wooster.

Listen to WEOL’s interview with the new king and queen.

Eleven girls and six boys signed up for the chance to be fair royalty. Competitors were narrowed down to the final eight.

Meet the final eight.

McMinn said she was “surprised, shocked … and happy” to be crowned.

She said she’s excited to be in the spotlight for fair week but is especially looking forward to traveling and supporting Lorain County at fairs around the state.

“We’ll tour the different fairs and tell people about Lorain County,” Schwedt said.

But he’s most excited for this year’s fair, which will be his last as a Junior Fair board member.

He says he doubts he’ll know what to do with himself next year without the fair and weeks preparation.

Contact Rona Proudfoot at rproudfoot@chroniclet.com, (440) 371-0792 or stop by to see her at the fair. She’s based at the WEOL booth and will be wondering the fairgrounds in a bright gold Chroniclet.com T-shirt.