An All-Star team of, from left, County Board Supervisor George Bornemann, Chief Deputy Brad Henricks and County Finance Director Gay Olsen move in on their hog. |
Popular pig-catching set tonight July 29, 2010 In just three years, it has become one of the youth fair’s most popular events.
Everyone from local celebrities to teams of hog-wild buddies are expected for the third annual pig catching contest tonight at 7 p.m. in front of the grandstand.
Spectator admission is $5 for adults, $3 for youth ages 12 and under and free for children three and under.
It’s fun to watch, but even more fun to try. Twenty-five teams have already entered but fair coordinator Rhonda Klement said there are still a few pigs available. Sign up by 6:30 p.m. tonight iat the south end of the grandstand.
There is even a prize for the best dressed team.
Under the rules, the teams each have 45 seconds to put the pig in the barrel, using only their arms and hands. The animal must go in tail first and each member must have one hand on the pig.
Care is taken to ensure humane treatment of the animal. The pig’s snout and tail are off limits and no abuse or roughing will be tolerated. Time will be stopped if the judge feels the pig is in harm’s way.
In 2009, top honors went to Liver Damage, with David and Ken Schedlbauer and Jordan Waldner. They corralled their swine in 10.09 seconds.
In the women’s division, Super Moms Allissa Spencer, Chelsea Kurth and Emily Meverden barreled their pig in 14.16 seconds.
Best-dressed honors went to the Hog Hookers, with Jordan Sorano, Caleb Schneider and Jake Tatro.
At Journal press time, teams that have signed up include:
The Swiners: Adam Black, Brandon Kriegel, Chris Sailer.
Spam: Holly Leurssen, Heather Delarme, Odessa.
Hampire Strikes Back: David Reineke, Darron McDougal, Chad Leurrssen.
Liver Damage: Jacob Waldner, Ken Schedlbauer, Michael Waldner.
Pa’s Girls Pond Hill Processing: Ashley Koeller, Magen Malueg, Heather Koeller.
Piggly Wiggle “Stop the Pig’’: Jackie Zalewski, Mikki Kloes, Megan Hanke.
Bacon Beauties: Saddie Jankowski, Cassie Mischler, Emmy Keller.
Farmers Daughters: Debra Jueck, Mary Radmer, Jamie Husnick.
Security Finance Ham Hunters: Stacy Smith, Mary Koprek, Amy Musolff.
Girls Hog Wild: Jamie Lex, Nacny Raith, Shelly Kautza.
The Pig Slayers: Levi Barske, Ashton Barske, Mike Barske.
Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Mayhem: Charlie O’Brien, Eric Sorkin, Ben Frelka.
Boettchers: Georgina Garczyski, Bobbi DeeDee, Amanda Rettinger.
The Three Hoggerinos: Jordan Sorano, Jacob Tatro, Caleb Schneider.
Pice Hoggers: Eric Fuller, Cory Gelhausen, Bob Stimac.
By Polar: Todd Miller, Bill Miller, Derek Pavek.
Racey Hogettes Race Fab: Billie Gervais, Sara Egging, Nicole Lemke.
The Wagner Oil Petroleum Pushing Pigs: Kim Herron, Ally Flannery, Julie Powell.
Anita Pigs Steckbauer Farms: Melissa Kurth, Joan Spencer, Lisa Lucht.
Prissy Piglets: Chelsea Kurth, Emily Meverden, Jessica Kurth.
Piggie Tails: Kathy Bowman, Amy Peters, Bonnie Wickersheim.
Care Partners Mud Slingers: Beth Dykstra, Nikki Kamps, Tonya Richards.
Good Ol Boys: Joe Stilen, Shawn Teal, Dave Illikanen.
The Not-So-Boar-ing Outlaws: Jessica Brandt, Roseann Brandt, Jacky Parilek.
Chubb Chasers: Travis Gakes, Zach Schuett, Robbie Schuett.
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