Rock County Junior Fair, Janesville, Wisconsin is the oldest County Fair in the USA, it is also one of the biggest.  It has always been a source of pride for me because that is where I spent many of my days during the first week of August as I grew up and competed there with other kids from my county.  At the time, I was not in the dog project, but was showing Holstein cattle and Yorkshire Hogs and did very well with those along with my brothers and sisters. My parents inspired us to do well in those projects and made sure we had the best of livestock to be exhibited, many of them home bred and raised.  Both of my parents having passed away in this past year, it is especially wonderful for me to have two kids who were so special to my parents excelling in their 4-H projects with Sunshine Goldens.  Morgan is Steve’s and my Great niece and A.J. is the son of very special friends of my Mom.  As we watched these two kids and their Sunshine Goldens.....We Were Proud.

Susan M. Scherber
Sunshine Goldens

Below is a photo and story printed in the local paper:

Rock County 4H County Fair Dog Competitions have already started.  Obedience and Rally Competitions for the Dog Projects were held June 23, 2007 at the Janesville Fair Grounds.
Anne Sellnow, Rock County Dog Project leader said 69 handlers and their dogs started the competition at 9:00 AM with two of Evansville Youth receiving awards for their outstanding work with their dogs.

Morgan and her Golden Retriever, Sunshine Chief of Police, "Chief" were awarded Grand Champion Off Leash 4H Dog in Obedience class. Morgan's parents are Scott and Kim Katzenmeyer of Evansville.

AJ Simonini and his Golden Retriever, Sunshine Fast and Loose, "Lucee" received 1st Place in PreNovice A 4H Obedience class.   A.J. parents are Kris and Rich Modaff of Evansville.

The Dog Project competitions will continue with the Showmanship contests on July 28, 2007 during the fair at 9:00 A.M. at the Craig Avenue Tent on the fairgrounds in Janesville. Any children interested in a dog project for 2008 may be interested in seeing this show to see if it is something they might want to join in.

September, 2004 we made a big move back to my hometown of Evansville, WI, where most of my numerous family members live.  Steve had a job relocation to Madison, so it just made sense to move to Evansville, which is 20 miles south of where he was working.

It was hard to leave all the friends of NFHRA and Land of Lakes HRC, but we felt it was a move that would work out for us.  Prior to leaving, we were presented with the above award, which we are extremely grateful for.  I have won numerous awards in the livestock industry and with my Goldens, but this award is the closest to our hearts.. Thank you Joe and NFHRA family.

Susan and Steven Scherber

Steve and Susan Scherber are very proud of their goddaughter and niece who is doing excellent work with her 4-H dog projects.  She earned the ribbons and trophies in State Competitions of Youth Judging, Team Demonstration of Grooming, Quiz Bowl, Team Obedience, Brace (two dog obedience), showmanship, pre-novice obedience and novice obedience.  Congratulations JoAnna!
 
 

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