The fourth child to receive a free bicycle during the 2019 Whiteside County Fair was third grader Ella Kelly, 8, of Morrison, IL. She has a bike, but it has “bad tires.” She rides around the block of her neighborhood and may ride to Southside School “eventually,” stated her mother. Ella has no safety helmet. However, at the end of the school year each third grader receives bike safety training and a helmet. The generous sponsor was Kophamer and Blean Realty of Morrison. Fair Board Vice President in charge of the Dairy Department is Brian Oostenryk, Sr. He shared Ella’s win.
Nine local Nurses and EMT personnel assured that injuries, medical issues, or heat exhaustion were addressed quickly, inside the Morrison Community Hospital First Aid tent. They were Micki Dettman (Chief Nursing Officer); Amber Dowd (Doctor’s Medical Assistant); Stephanie Gilroy (OR Nurse); Becky Green (OR Nurse); Kelsie Lowrey (ER Nurse); Cindy Nimmick (EMT Medic); Shelly Price (Medic); Taylor Ryan (Doctor’s Medical Assistant); Linda Trent (ER Nurse.) Trent is the Coordinator and was not photographed.
Wednesday staff was Green, left, and Gilroy.
Friday staff, left-to-right, was Nimmick, Dettman, Lowrey, and Price.
Saturday staff was Dowd, left, and Ryan.
Winners are listed for Junior Beef, Open Beef, Open Culinary, Open Floriculture, and Open Heavy Horses.
JUNIOR BEEF
Kyle J. Bird of Laura took Champion Heifer Over-All-Breeds with a Shorthorn. Cody Jacobs of Erie took Cow/Calf Champion Over-All-Breeds with a Simmental at the 149th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Junior Beef Show.
BELT BUCKLE AWARDS
Heifer Champion Overall: Kyle J. Bird, Laura, with Shorthorn
Heifer Reserve Champion Overall: Austin K. Miller, Lanark, with Angus
Cow/Calf Champion Overall: Cody Jacobs, Erie, with Simmental
Cow/Calf Reserve Champion Overall: Cody Jacobs, Erie, with Angus
ROSETTE AWARDS
Bull Champion Overall: Kyle J. Bird, Laura, with Shorthorn
Bull Reserve Champion Overall: Cody Jacobs, Erie, with Simmental
OTHER AWARDS
Grand Champion Steer Overall: Koby Kearns, Winslow with Crossbred
Reserve Champion Steer Overall: Koby Kearns, Winslow with Angus
SHOWMANSHIP BELT BUCKLE AWARDS
Junior Division (ages 8-10) Showmanship: Charlotte E. Musser, Pearl City
Intermediate Division (ages 11-14) Showmanship: Koby Kearns, Winslow
Senior Age Category (ages 15-18) Showmanship: Alyssa R. Miller, Lanark
Herdsman Award Sponsored by Kyle Miller Memorial: Alyssa R. Miller, Lanark
ANGUS
Angus Cow and This Year’s Calf: 1. Cody Jacobs, Erie; 2. Adam Morgan, Prophetstown
Angus Jan. to Present (Heifer): 1. Adam Morgan, Prophetstown; 2. Cody Jacobs, Erie
Angus May – Aug. 31 (Heifer): 1. Austin K. Miller, Lanark; 2. Alyssa R. Miller, Lanark
Angus Pair of Females: 1. Austin K. Miller, Lanark
Angus Champion and Reserve: 1. Austin K. Miller, Lanark; 2. Koby Kearns, Winslow
Angus Jan .- April 30: 1. Austin K. Miller, Lanark; 2. Adam Morgan, Prophetstown
Angus Jan. – April 30: 1. Cody Jacobs, Erie; 2. Jacob P. Kolb, Harmon; 3. Lucas Kolb, Harmon
Angus Jan. – April 30: 1. Koby Kearns, Winslow
COMMERCIAL/OTHER
Other Jan. – April 30: 1. Austin K. Miller, Lanark; 2. Brea N. Musser, Pearl City; 3. Nikki Ebersole, Sterling
Other Champion and Reserve Heifer: 1. Austin K. Miller, Lanark; 2. Brea N. Musser, Pearl City; 3. Nikki Ebersole, Sterling
HEREFORD
Hereford Jan. – April 30: 1. Koby Kearns, Winslow
Hereford Champion Reserve Heifer: 1. Koby Kearns, Winslow
SHORTHORN
Shorthorn Bull Calf Jan. to Present: 1. Kyle J. Bird, Laura
Shorthorn May – Aug 31 (Heifer): 1. Kyle J. Bird, Laura
Shorthorn Jan. – April 30: 1. Kyle J. Bird, Laura; 2. Kyle J. Bird, Laura
Shorthorn Pair of Females: 1. Kyle J. Bird, Laura
Shorthorn Champion And Reserve: 1. Kyle J. Bird, Laura; 2. Kyle J. Bird, Laura
Shorthorn Bull Calf Champion: 1. Kyle J. Bird, Laura
SIMMENTAL
Simmental Cow and This Year’s Calf: 1. Cody Jacobs, Erie
Simmental Bull Calf Jan. to Present: 1. Cody Jacobs, Erie
Simmental Pair of Females: 1. Alyssa R. Miller, Lanark
Simmental Champion Heifer And Reserve: 1. Alyssa R. Miller, Lanark; 2. Koby Kearns, Winslow
Simmental Bull Calf Champion: 1. Cody Jacobs, Erie
Heifer Champion Overall and Reserve: 1. Kyle J. Bird, Laura; 2. Austin K. Miller, Lanark
Cow/Calf Champion Overall and Reserve: 1. Cody Jacobs, Erie; 2. Cody Jacobs, Erie
Grand Champion Bull Calf: 1. Kyle J. Bird, Laura; 2. Cody Jacobs, Erie
Simmental Jan. – April 30: 1. Koby Kearns, Winslow; 2. Nikki Ebersole, Sterling; 3. Alyssa R. Miller, Lanark
Simmental Jan. – April 30: 1. Alyssa R. Miller, Lanark
JUNIOR CROSSBRED STEER
Junior Steer Division 1: 1. Peyton Urish, Chadwick
Junior Steer Division 2: 1. Koby Kearns, Winslow; 2. Charlotte E. Musser, Pearl City; 3. Drake B. Musser, Pearl City
Junior Champion and Reserve: 1. Koby Kearns, Winslow; 2. Charlotte E. Musser, Pearl City
PUREBRED STEER
Purebred Angus Light Weight: 1. Koby Kearns, Winslow; 2. Brea N. Musser, Pearl City
Angus Champion and Reserve Steer: 1. Koby Kearns, Winslow; 2. Brea N. Musser, Pearl City
Purebred Light Hereford: 1. Jace Urish, Chadwick
Hereford Champion and Reserve Steer: 1. Jace Urish, Chadwick
Shorthorn Division 1: 1. Allissa Martin, Oregon; 2. Adam Morgan, Prophetstown
Shorthorn Champion and Reserve Steer: 1. Allissa Martin, Oregon; 2. Adam Morgan, Prophetstown
Light Simmental: 1. Nikki Ebersole, Sterling; 2. Cody Jacobs, Erie
Heavy Simmental: 1. Peyton Urish, Chadwick; 2. Bode V. Martin, Oregon; 3. Brooke Chandler, Erie
Simmental Champion and Reserve Steer: 1. Peyton Urish, Chadwick; 2. Bode V. Martin, Oregon
Grand Champion Overall and Reserve: 1. Koby Kearns, Winslow; 2. Koby Kearns, Winslow
OPEN BEEF
Koby Kearns of Winslow took Grand Champion Overall Steer for the second year in a row, at the 149th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Open Beef Show.
AWARDS
Grand Champion Steer Overall: Koby Kearns, Winslow, with Commercial
Reserve Grand Champion Steer Overall: Koby Kearns, Winslow, with Angus
Heifer Champion Overall: Kyle J. Bird, Laura with Shorthorn
Heifer Reserve Overall: Brea N. Musser, Pearl City, with AOB Commercial
Cow/Calf Champion Overall: Andrew Geiger, Sterling, with Angus
Cow/ Calf Reserve Overall: Adam Morgan, Prophetstown,
Bull Calf Champion Overall: Kyle J. Bird, Laura, with Shorthorn
Bull Calf Reserve Champion Overall: Cody Jacobs, Erie with Simmental
Top Ten Angus Heifer Champion (Premiums Paid by Angus Association): Koby Kearns, Winslow
Top Ten Angus Steer Reserve Champion: Austin K. Miller, Lanark
Family Exhibitor Pair of Females Overall Champion: Kyle J. Bird, Laura with Shorthorn
Family Exhibitor Pair of Females Overall Reserve Champion: Alyssa R. Miller, Lanark
ANGUS
Cow and This Year’s Calf: 1. Andrew Geiger, Sterling; 2. Adam Morgan, Prophetstown; 3. Cody Jacobs, Erie
Jan. to Present (Heifer): 1. Andrew Geiger, Sterling; 2. Adam Morgan, Prophetstown; 3. Cody Jacobs, Erie
Sept. to Dec. 31 – This Year: 1. Andrew Geiger, Sterling
May to Aug. 31 (Heifer): 1. Austin K. Miller, Lanark; 2. Alyssa R. Miller, Lanark
Pair of Females: 1. Austin K. Miller, Lanark; 2. Andrew Geiger, Sterling
Angus Heifer and Reserve: 1. Koby Kearns, Winslow; 2. Austin K. Miller, Lanark
Top Ten Angus Heifer: 1. Koby Kearns, Winslow; 2. Austin K. Miller, Lanark; 3. Austin K. Miller, Lanark
Jan. to Present (Heifer): 1. Morse Reynolds, Hanover
Jan. to April 30: 1. Austin K. Miller, Lanark; 2. Adam Morgan, Prophetstown
Jan. to Ap.r 30: 1. Cody Jacobs, Erie; 2. Jacob P. Kolb, Harmon; 3. Lucas Kolb, Harmon
Jan. to Apr. 30: 1. Koby Kearns, Winslowg
COMMERCIAL/OTHER
Jan. – April 30: 1. Brea N. Musser, Pearl City; 2. Austin K. Miller, Lanark; 3. Nikki Ebersole, Sterling
Other Champion and Reserve Heifer: 1. Brea N. Musser, Pearl City; 2. Austin K. Miller, Lanark
HEREFORD
Jan. – April 30: 1. Koby Kearns, Winslow; 2. Breslyn Reynolds, Prophetstown
Hereford Champion and Reserve Heifer: 1. Koby Kearns, Winslow; 2. Breslyn Reynolds, Prophetstown
SHORTHORN
Bull Calf: 1. Kyle J. Bird, Laura
Jan. to Present: 1. Parker Lindskog, Prophetstown
May – Aug. 31: 1. Kyle J. Bird, Laura
Jan. – April 30: 1. Kyle J. Bird, Laura; 2. Kyle J. Bird, Laura
Pair of Females: 1. Kyle J. Bird, Laura
Shorthorn Champion and Reserve Heifer: 1. Kyle J. Bird, Laura; 2. Parker Lindskog, Prophetstown
Shorthorn Bull Calf Champion: 1. Kyle J. Bird, Laura
SIMMENTAL
Cow and This Year’s Calf: 1. Cody Jacobs, Erie
Bull Calf: 1. Cody Jacobs, Erie
Jan. – April 30: 1. Koby Kearns, Winslow; 2. Alyssa R. Miller, Lanark; 3. Nikki Ebersole, Sterling
Jan. – April 30: 1. Alyssa R. Miller, Lanark
Pair of Females: 1. Alyssa R. Miller, Lanark
Simmental Champion and Reserve Heifer: 1. Alyssa R. Miller, Lanark; 2. Koby Kearns, Winslow
FAMILY EXHIBITOR PAIR of FEMALES
Family Exhibitor Pair of Females: 1. Kyle J. Bird, Laura; 2. Alyssa R. Miller, Lanark; 3. Koby Kearns, Winslow
CHAMPIONS
Heifer Champion Overall and Reserve: 1. Kyle J. Bird, Laura; 2. Brea N. Musser, Pearl City
Cow/Calf Champion Overall and Reserve: 1. Andrew Geiger, Sterling; 2. Cody Jacobs, Erie
Bull Calf Champion and Reserve: 1. Kyle J. Bird, Laura; 2. Cody Jacobs, Erie
OPEN CROSSBRED STEER
Weight Division – 1: 1. Peyton Urish, Chadwick
Weight Division – 2: 1. Koby Kearns, Winslow; 2. Charlotte E. Musser, Pearl City; 3. Drake B. Musser, Pearl City
Crossbred Champion and Reserve: 1. Koby Kearns, Winslow; 2. Charlotte E. Musser, Pearl City
TOP TEN ANGUS
Top Ten Angus Steer: 1. Koby Kearns, Winslow; 2. Brea N. Musser, Pearl City
PUREBRED STEER CLASS
Angus Division 1: 1. Koby Kearns, Winslow; 2. Brea N. Musser, Pearl City
Angus Champion and Reserve: 1. Koby Kearns, Winslow; 2. Brea N. Musser, Pearl City
Hereford Division 1: 1. Jace Urish, Chadwick
Hereford Champion and Reserve: 1. Jace Urish, Chadwick
Shorthorn Division 1: 1. Allissa Martin, Oregon; 2. Adam Morgan, Prophetstown
Shorthorn Champion and Reserve: 1. Allissa Martin, Oregon; 2. Adam Morgan, Prophetstown
Light Simmental: 1. Nikki Ebersole, Sterling; 2. Cody Jacobs, Erie
Heavy Simmental: 1. Bode V. Martin, Oregon; 2. Peyton Urish, Chadwick; 3. Brooke Chandler, Erie
Simmental Champion and Reserve: 1. Bode V. Martin, Oregon; 2. Peyton Urish, Chadwick
Grand Champion Overall and Reserve: 1. Koby Kearns, Winslow; 2. Koby Kearns, Winslow
OPEN CULINARY
Elaine Seevers of Cordova took Premier Exhibitor Honors in the Yeast Products Section, for the second year in a row. Judith Ross of Camanche, IA, took Premier Exhibitor Honors in the Canned Goods Section, also for the second year in a row, at the 149th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Open Culinary Show.
PREMIER EXHIBITOR HONORS
Yeast Products Sections (Sponsored by Red Star Yeast and Products, Milwaukee, WI): Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Canned Goods Sections (Sponsored by Sullivan’s Foods): Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
AWARDS
Judge’s Choice for Best Overall Canned Good: Pat Barry, Morrison, for Peach Mango Habanero Jam
Judge’s Choice for Baked Goods: Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison, for Turtle Cheesecake
Best Decorated Cake/Wedding Cake (Sponsored by Farmers National Bank): Ann Schipper, Erie
Grandma’s Goodie Basket – Rosette Award: Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison (Photo below)
CANNED FRUIT
Pears: 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Ann Brackemyer, Morrison
Applesauce: 1. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown; 2. Ann Brackemyer, Morrison
Peaches: 1. Ann Brackemyer, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Amy Other Pie Filling (fruit): 3. Megan Folkers, Morrison
CANNED VEGETABLES
Green or Yellow Beans: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Steven D. Schroeder, Morrison; 3. Ann Brackemyer, Morrison
Tomatoes: 1. Pat Barry, Morrison; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Marissa Folkers, Morrison
Any other: 1. Pat Barry, Morrison; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
DISPLAYS JELLIES AND JAMS
Jellies (4 Kinds): 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Jams (4 Kinds): 1. Steven D. Schroeder, Morrison
JELLIES, JAMS, PRESERVES, ETC.
Any Pepper Jelly: 1. Jennifer L. Witmer, Sterling; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Strawberry Jelly: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Red Raspberry Jelly: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Black Raspberry Jelly: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Grape Jelly: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Jennifer L. Witmer, Sterling
Any other Jelly: 1. Wendy Dobesh, Morrison; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Red Raspberry Jam: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Black Raspberry Jam: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Peach Jam: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Jenniffer Eberley, Milledgeville
Cherry Jam: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Steven D. Schroeder, Morrison
Strawberry Jam: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Blackberry Jam: 1. Steven D. Schroeder, Morrison
Strawberry Rhubarb Jam: 1. Jennifer L. Witmer, Sterling; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Any other Jam: 1. Pat Barry, Morrison; 2. Jenniffer Eberley, Milledgeville; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Sweet Cucumber Pickles: 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Bread and Butter Pickles: 1. Louise Clark, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Megan Folkers, Morrison
Dill Pickles: 1. Steven D. Schroeder, Morrison; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Any other Pickles: 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Marissa Folkers, Morrison; 3. Mark Hill, Morrison
Any other Relish: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Honey: 1. Randy Heide, Morrison; 2. Ellen Feltes, Morrison; 3. Wendy Dobesh, Morrison
Salsa: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Steven D. Schroeder, Morrison; 3. Pat Barry, Morrison
Butter: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Megan Folkers, Morrison
JUICES, CIDERS, WINE and BEER
Tomato Juice: 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2.Mike S. Selburg, Lyndon
Any other Juice: 1. Pat Barry, Morrison; 2. Steven D. Schroeder, Morrison; 3.Mike S. Selburg, Lyndon
Cider: 1.Mike S. Selburg, Lyndon
Wine: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2.Mike S. Selburg, Lyndon
Beer: 1.Mike S. Selburg, Lyndon
SOUP and SAUCES
Pizza Sauce: 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Spaghetti Sauce: 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
BREADS AND MUFFINS
Loaf White Bread (Yeast): 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Whole Wheat Bread (Yeast): 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Ann Brackemyer, Morrison
Cinnamon Bread (Yeast): 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown
French Bread (Yeast): 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown
12″ Pizza Crust: 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Any other Yeast Bread: 1. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown; 2. Louise Clark, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Pretzels-3: 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Yeast Rolls -3: 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Abigail Temple, Fulton; 3. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown
Clover Leaf Rolls (Yeast)-3: 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown; 3. Diane M. Collins, Cordova
Cinnamon Rolls (Yeast): 1. Louise Clark, Morrison; 2. Jennifer L. Witmer, Sterling; 3. Diane M. Collins, Cordova
Coffee Cake (Yeast): 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Carmel Pecan Rolls (Yeast): 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Diane M. Collins, Cordova; 3. Paul Hummel, Morrison
Pepper Bread: 1. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Garlic Bread: 1. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Zucchini Bread: 1. Kloee Snyder, Fulton; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison
Banana Bread (No Nuts): 1. Andy Sim, Morrison; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 3. Lori Neighbour, Morrison
Corn Bread (Small Loaf): 1. Ronald Pell, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Lemon Bread: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Diane M. Collins, Cordova; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Cranberry Bread: 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Pumpkin Bread: 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Alesha Riewerts, Hillsdale; 3. Diane M. Collins, Cordova
Nut Bread: 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Date Nut Bread: 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Any other Quick Bread: 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Diane M. Collins, Cordova; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Any other Turnover (3): 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Baking Powder Biscuits (3): 1. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Raisin Bran Muffins (3): 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Lori Neighbour, Morrison; 3. Diane M. Collins, Cordova
Blueberry Muffins (3): 1. Abigail Temple, Fulton; 2. Lori Neighbour, Morrison; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Pumpkin Muffins (3): 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Diane M. Collins, Cordova; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Apple Muffins (3): 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Diane M. Collins, Cordova; 3. Lori Neighbour, Morrison
Corn Muffins (3): 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Zucchini Muffins (3): 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Diane M. Collins, Cordova; 3. Christy Abell, Tampico
Any other Muffins (3): 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Diane M. Collins, Cordova; 3. Lori Neighbour, Morrison
CAKES
Rhubarb Cake (No Frosting): 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Angelfood (No Icing): 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Carrot Or Zucchini (White Icing): 1. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Any other Cake: 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Lemon Bars (3): 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Any other Pudding Dessert: 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Coconut Cake (Icing): 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
White 3 Layer Cake (Icing): 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
German Chocolate Cake (Icing): 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Bundt Cake (Icing): 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Recipe Using A Boxed Mix (Icing): 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Jello Cake: 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Yellow Cake (Icing): 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Devil’s Food Cake (Chocolate Icing): 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Jelly Roll: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Dessert Pizza: 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Applesauce Cake (Cream Cheese or Light Icing): 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Spice Cake (Icing): 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Chiffon Cake: 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Chocolate Sheet Cake (Icing): 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Chessecake-Plain: 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Amelia Richmond, Morrison; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Cheesecake-Fruit: 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Cheesecake-Any Other: 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Amelia Richmond, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Decorated Cake Pops (12): 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
DECORATED CAKES
Most Unusual Decorated Cake (all edible): 1. Elizabeth Gabbard, Thomson
Best Decorated Cake (Some Non-Edible): 1. Elizabeth Gabbard, Thomson
Wedding Cake: 1. Ann Schipper, Erie; 2. Hannah Gabbard, Thomson
COOKIES
Decorated Sugar Cookies (12): 1. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Peanut Butter Cookies: 1. Andy Sim, Morrison; 2. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Sugar Cookies: 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Lori Linder, Morrison; 3. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown
Cake Mix Cookies: 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Lori Neighbour, Morrison
Sandwich Cookies: 1. Lori Neighbour, Morrison; 2. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Chocolate Chip Cookies: 1. Paul Hummel, Morrison; 2. Lori Neighbour, Morrison; 3. Louise Clark, Morrison
M & M Cookies: 1. Paul Hummel, Morrison; 2. Lori Neighbour, Morrison; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Filled Cookies: 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Lori Neighbour, Morrison
Gingerdrop Molasses Cookies: 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Paul Hummel, Morrison
Drop Cookies: 1. Lori Neighbour, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Oatmeal Cookies: 1. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison; 2. Alesha Riewerts, Hillsdale; 3. Lori Neighbour, Morrison
Applesauce Cookies: 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Lori Neighbour, Morrison
Thumbprint Cookies: 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Snickerdoodle Cookies: 1. Lori Neighbour, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Paul Hummel, Morrison
Date Bars: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Carrot Bars: 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Brownies: 1. Amelia Richmond, Morrison; 2. Lori Neighbour, Morrison; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
No Bake Cookies: 1. Andy Sim, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Lori Neighbour, Morrison
Plain Rice Krispie Treats: 1. Louise Clark, Morrison; 2. Abigail Temple, Fulton; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Cereal Cookies: 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Lori Neighbour, Morrison
Any other Cookies: 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Jennifer L. Witmer, Sterling; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Best Display Cookies and Candy: 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
CANDY
Divinity: 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Carmels: 1. Alesha Riewerts, Hillsdale; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Chocolate Covered Cherries: 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Bridal Mints: 1. Abigail Temple, Fulton; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Chocolate Fudge: 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Lori Neighbour, Morrison
Candy, Any Other: 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 3. Craig Sipes, Morrison
Cereal Mix: 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Lori Neighbour, Morrison
Puppy Chow: 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Flavored Popcorn: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown
HOMEMADE PIES
Plain Crust: 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Louise Clark, Morrison
Cherry: 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Louise Clark, Morrison
Raisin, Plain or Cream: 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Coconut Cream: 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Louise Clark, Morrison
Candy Bar Pie: 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Any other Pie: 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Louise Clark, Morrison
Apple: 1. Amelia Richmond, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Rhubarb: 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Louise Clark, Morrison; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Lemon Meringue: 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Berry: 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Louise Clark, Morrison
Pumpkin: 1. Alesha Riewerts, Hillsdale; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Chocolate Cream: 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Peanut Butter: 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Jackie Damhoff, Morrison
Peach: 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Louise Clark, Morrison
Pecan: 1. Louise Clark, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Banana Cream: 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Louise Clark, Morrison; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Custard: 1. Louise Clark, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
GRANDMA’S GOODY BASKET
Grandma’s Goodie Basket Display: 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown
OPEN FLORICULTURE
Sara Medendorp of Morrison for the fifth year in a row, earned Premier Exhibitor Honors and the gift certificate for the Most Blue Ribbons (41), at the 149th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Open Floriculture Show.
AWARDS
Premier Exhibitor Award (by Behrz-Bloomz of Sterling) Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Runner-up Award (by James Voss Family in memory of Evelyn Voss): Donna Young, Sterling
Gift Certificate for Most Blue Ribbons: Sara Medendorp, Morrison, with 41 Blue Ribbons
DIVISION I TUESDAY SHOW
Best of Show Rosette Awards in Division I
Best Plant: Pat Barry, Morrison, for Collection of Cactus/Succulents
Best Arrangement: Sara Medendorp, Morrison, for Lilies
Best Table Setting: Sara Medendorp, Morrison, for Dad’s Poker Night
Best Door: Jennifer L. Witmer, Sterling for Fall Door Decoration
TABLE SETTINGS I
“Dinner for Two”: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. Jennifer L. Witmer, Sterling
Dad’s Poker Night: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Supper on the Porch or Patio – Buffet: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling
A Little Bit Country: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. Jalayne Riewerts, Morrison
Christmas: 1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Jennifer L. Witmer, Sterling; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Formal Dinner: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Springtime Luncheon: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling
COLLECTION of POTTED PLANTS I
Collection of Cactus and/or Succulents (4 varieties): 1. Pat Barry, Morrison; 2. Raymond Gomez, Morrison; 3. Susan Devers, Morrison
Collection of African Violets (4 varieties)1. Betty Pruis, Morrison
Collection of House Plants (4 varieties): 1. Raymond Gomez, Morrison; 2. Raymond Gomez, Morrison; 3. Sandy K. Deutscher, Fulton
Single Entry of Unusual House Plant In Bloom: 1. Susan Devers, Morrison
Hanging Planter- Foliage: 1. Sandy K. Deutscher, Fulton; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 3. Theresa Zink, Rock Falls
Hanging Planter-Blooming: 1. Theresa Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Miniature Theme Garden: 1. Raymond Gomez, Morrison; 2. Raymond Gomez, Morrison
Three Miniature Hosta Leaves: 1. Diane M. Collins, Cordova; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Diane M. Collins, Cordova
COLLECTION of CUT FLOWERS I
Collection of Coleus Leaves (6 varieties): 1. Luellen Lee, Morrison; 2. Susan Devers, Morrison; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Collection of Marigolds: 1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Zinnias, Large (6 varieties): 1. Deb Foreman, Sterling; 2. Donna Young, Sterling
Zinnias, Small (6 varieties): 1. Deb Foreman, Sterling; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Donna Young, Sterling
Three Hosta Leaves, Large: 1. Raymond Gomez, Morrison; 2. Raymond Gomez, Morrison; 3. Diane M. Collins, Cordova
Three Hosta Leaves, Small: 1. Susan Devers, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. Raymond Gomez, Morrison
Collection of Sunflowers (6 varieties): 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
ARRANGEMENT of CUT FLOWERS I
Geraniums: 1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Luellen Lee, Morrison
Lilies: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling
African Marigolds: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
French Marigolds: 1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Zinnias: 1. Luellen Lee, Morrison; 2. Deb Foreman, Sterling; 3. Donna Young, Sterling
Pansies: 1. Donna Young, Sterling
Petunias: 1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Luellen Lee, Morrison; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Roses: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling
Daisies: 1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Any other Cut Flower Than Listed: 1. Deb Foreman, Sterling; 2. Donna Young, Sterling
FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS I
Arrangement by New Exhibitor: 1. Elizabeth Gabbard, Thomson; 2. Katie Selburg, Lyndon; 3. Christi Ryan, Sterling
Arrangement by Man Who Loves Flowers: 1. Mike S. Selburg, Lyndon; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Arrangement of Mixed Flowers: 1. Donna Young, Sterling
Arrangement of One Kind: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling
Arrangement for Small Table: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Deb Foreman, Sterling
All Yellow Arrangement In Metal Container: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
My Favorite Arrangement: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Deb Foreman, Sterling; 3.Mike S. Selburg, Lyndon
“Just In from the Garden” (arrangement in fruit jar): 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Leah Landis, Sterling; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Arrangement Using Birdhouse as Container: 1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Arrangement for the Kitchen: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Deb Foreman, Sterling
Arrangement of Wild Flowers 1.Mike S. Selburg, Lyndon; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Topiary Arrangement: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Arrangement Using Hat for Container: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 3. Donna Young, Sterling
NOVELTY ARRANGEMENTS I
Door Decoration-Golden Wedding Anniversary: 1. Marcia A. Brands, Morrison; 2. Marcia A. Brands, Morrison; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Door Decoration-Spring: 1. Marcia A. Brands, Morrison; 2. Marcia A. Brands, Morrison; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Door Decoration-Summer: 1. Marcia A. Brands, Morrison; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Marcia A. Brands, Morrison
Door Decoration-Fall: 1. Jennifer L. Witmer, Sterling; 2. Marcia A. Brands, Morrison; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Door Decoration-Winter: 1. Marcia A. Brands, Morrison; 2. Marcia A. Brands, Morrison; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Decorate a Chair for Garden with Plants: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Marcia A. Brands, Morrison
Dried Plant Material Wall Hanging: 1. Marcia A. Brands, Morrison; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Dried Plant Material, Not Wall Hanging: 1. Marcia A. Brands, Morrison; 2. Jalayne Riewerts, Morrison
Miniature Dried Arrangement: 1. Marcia A. Brands, Morrison; 2. Jalayne Riewerts, Morrison; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
SPECIAL OCCASION ARRANGEMENTS I
Tea Time Arrangement: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Christmas Centerpiece Arrangement: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Patriotic Arrangement for 4th of July: 1. Donna Young, Sterling
Arrangement of Hosta Leaves-Flower of 1 Color: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Luellen Lee, Morrison
Thanksgiving Arrangement: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling
Arrangement-New Baby: 1. Deb Foreman, Sterling; 2. Luellen Lee, Morrison; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
DIVISION II THURSDAY SHOW
Best of Show Rosette Awards in Division II:
Best Arrangement: Sara Medendorp, Morrison for Arrangement of Sunflowers
Best Arrangement: Sara Medendorp, Morrison for Arrangement of Green in Green Container
Best Arrangement: Sara Medendorp, Morrison for In Great Grandma’s Day Arrangement
ARRANGEMENTS of CUT FLOWERS II
Gloriosa Daisies: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Roses: 1. Donna Young, Sterling
Salvia: 1. Donna Young, Sterling
Marigolds: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Sunflowers: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Cosmos: 1. Donna Young, Sterling
BEST SPECIMEN II
Best Specimen Rose: 1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Best Specimen of a New Flower: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling
Best Specimen Large Gladiola: 1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Deb Foreman, Sterling
Best Specimen Miniature Gladiola: 1. Leah Landis, Sterling
Best Specimen-Hydrangea: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling
FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS II
Arrangement Using One Kind of Flower: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Miniature Arrangement of Cut Flowers: 1. Deb Foreman, Sterling; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Arrangement of Flowers for a Dining Room Table: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Arrangement of White In White Container: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Arrangement of Green In Green Container: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Luellen Lee, Morrison
Arrangement In a Small Wicker Basket: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Deb Foreman, Sterling
Celestial: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Arrangement Using Child’s Toy: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Arrangement for Porch or Patio: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Arrangement of Queen Anne’s Lace: 1. Luellen Lee, Morrison; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Arrangement of Coleus: 1. Luellen Lee, Morrison; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Arrangement-Western Theme: 1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
In Great-Great-Grandma’s Day, A Victorian Arrangement: 1. Deb Foreman, Sterling; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
White Flowers In White Container: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Arrangement of Hydrangeas: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Arrangement of Mixed Flowers: 1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Arrangement-Music Theme: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Arrangement-Sports Theme: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Arrangement With Driftwood: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
HEAVY HORSES
Aaron Mosher of Prophetstown took Champion-Mare-Overall for the second year in a row. Lori Hemmersbach of Westby, WI, took Champion Gelding for the second year in a row at the Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Heavy Horse Show.
AWARDS
Champion-Mare-Overall: Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown, with Belgian
Champion Gelding: Lori Hemmersbach, Westby, WI
Champion Stallion-Overall-Breeds: Larry Simmons, Cuba City, WI
Junior Showmanship Awards (Drivers), Trophy sponsored by Northern American Draft Horse and Mule Assoc.: 1. Amanda Ludwig
HALTER CLASSES
Mare, 4 Years and Over: 1. Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown; 2. Larry Simmons, Cuba City, WI; 3. Larry Simmons, Cuba City, WI
Champion Mare Over All: 1. Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown
Best Pair of Mares: 1. Larry Simmons, Cuba City, WI
Gelding, 4 Years and Over: 1. Lori Hemmersbach, Westby, WI; 2. Lori Hemmersbach, Westby, WI
Champion Gelding: 1. Lori Hemmersbach, Westby, WI
Stallion, 1 and 2 Years: 1. Larry Simmons, Cuba City, WI
Champion Stallion Over All: 1. Larry Simmons, Cuba City, WI
Breeder’s Herd: 1. Larry Simmons, Cuba City, WI
Get of Sire: 1. Lori Hemmersbach, Westby, WI
Junior Showmanship: 1. Larry Simmons, Cuba City, WI
HITCH CLASSES
Four Horse Hitch: 1. Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown; 2. Lori Hemmersbach, Westby, WI; 3. Larry Simmons, Cuba City, WI
Team Hitch Junior Driver: 1. Larry Simmons, Cuba City, WI
Horsemanship Hitch: 1. Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown; 2. Lori Hemmersbach, Westby, WI; 3. Lori Hemmersbach, Westby, WI
Team Hitch, Male Driver: 1. Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown; 2. Lori Hemmersbach, Westby, WI; 3. Larry Simmons, Cuba City, WI
Team Hitch, Lady Driver: 1. Lori Hemmersbach, Westby, WI
Men’s Cart: 1. Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown; 2. Lori Hemmersbach, Westby, WI; 3. Larry Simmons, Cuba City, WI
Ladies’ Cart 1. Lori Hemmersbach, Westby, WI
Six Horse Hitch: 1. Lori Hemmersbach, Westby, WI; 2. Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown
Below, Hemmersbach Percherons are in the foreground; Rock Creek Belgians are in the background.
Unicorn Hitch: 1. Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown; 2. Lori Hemmersbach, Westby, WI; 3. Larry Simmons, Cuba City, WI
Below, Larry Simmons drives his trio of Belgians with rider Amanda Ludwig. The name Unicorn comes from the arrangement of a lead horse projecting ahead of a pair.
Junior Driver Cart: 1. Larry Simmons, Cuba City, WI
Amanda Ludwig, below, of Darlington, WI, is a 17-year-old Senior; she has driven draft horses on a cart for just a year. She took first place in the Junior Driver Cart class, with a Belgian horse owned by Larry Simmons. Ludwig also received a ribbon from the Northern Illinois Draft Horse Association.
