Greta Rickertsen of Lexington was the gold medal winner in the Dawson County 4-H Meats Contest conducted May 12 at Plum Creek Market Place in Lexington, according to Dawson County 4-H Meats coach Curt Rickertsen of Lexington.
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These Dawson County 4-H’ers earned ribbons for participating in the 2025 4-H Meats Contest at Plum Creek Market Place. Pictured are: Front row, left to right: Lucille Cool, Gothenburg; Brett Terrell, Gothenburg; Elsie Cool, Gothenburg; Chloe Urban, Cozad; Harlow Rickertsen, Lexington; and Clay Terrell, Gothenburg. Middle row, left to right: Meg Walahoski, Overton; Gabby Caraway, Lexington; Alex Rickertsen, Lexington; Bristol McConville, Lexington; and Gabriella Carlson, Lexington. Back row, left to right: Paige Walahoski, Overton; Mason Dutro, Overton; Lorelai Rickertsen, Lexington; and Greta Rickertsen, Lexington.
These three Dawson County 4-H’ers took home the medals at the 4-H Meats Contest. From left to right: Lexington’s Greta Rickertsen earned gold, Paige Walahoski of Overt received silver and Lexington’s Lorelai Rickertsen took home the bronze.
Horseshoe Bend 4-H Club was the top meats judging team and will earn their spot on the Alan Menke Memorial Plaque. From left to right: Alex Rickertsen, Lexington; Greta Rickertsen, Lexington; Lorelai Rickertsen, Lexington; and Bristol McConville.
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