Eastern Iowa Farmer Fall 2016

fair families
the Swantons have felt the adrenalin rush of a
win. More than once the boys have all won sheep
showmanship within their respective age divisions.
Just this past July at the county fair, Justin’s heifer
was in the top five and Collin and Judd swept the
market lamb show with champion and reserve
overall.
Judd, an eighth-grader at Northeast, set the bar
high when talking about his hopes for his family’s
achievements. Right now he is a showman and
head show box organizer, but before his show
career is over he’d ultimately like to win Supreme
Champion in any area of sheep or cattle at the state
fair. Whatever the outcome, he appreciates the
friends he has made and the opportunity to spend
time with them at the fairs. Although everyone in
the family enjoys winning, Terri and Don explain
that’s not all it’s about.
“I see the boys outside sunup to sundown. They
come in stinky, sweaty and exhausted. Any show
we go to, it is so rewarding to see them do what
they love, and showing off their time spent, no
matter what success we have doing it,” Terri said.
Meet the Lapkes
When Grant, Madison, Brooke, and Will Lapke
each reached the fourth grade, they knew exactly
where they would spend their summers.
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fall 2016 | Eastern Iowa Farmer 19