Eight-year-old Blaze Hicks of Morrison, IL, won a new bicycle in the afternoon drawing Wednesday, August 14, 2013. It was donated by Morrison Community State Bank.
Judges awarded presentations in Junior and Open Departments of Junior Floriculture, Open Horticulture, Dairy, Swine, and Agricultural Products on Day 2 at the 143rd Annual Whiteside County Fair. Youth and adults displayed their best throughout. Todd Mickley, Morrison, issued the following Publicity Report. Towns listed are assumed to be Illinois, unless otherwise noted.
13-10 / JUNIOR FLORICULTURE
Austin Zink of Rock Falls earned Premier Exhibitor Honors Iin the Junior Floriculture Show for the 2nd year in a row. Zink also shared the Most Blue Ribbons Honor with Haley M. Oosterhouse and Luke Millard, both of Morrison. Each earned three Blue Ribbons.
AWARDS
Premier Exhibitor Trophy: Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Most Blue Ribbons: Three each, Haley M. Oosterhouse, Morrison, Austin Zink, Rock Falls, and Luke Millard, Morrison
ROSETTE AWARDS
Best of Show, Bouquets and Arrangements: Michaela Millard, Morrison, with “Hit The Road”
Best of Show, Table Settings: Haley M. Oosterhouse, Morrison, with “Movie Theme Supper”
BOUQUETS AND ARRANGEMENTS
Small Marigolds (French)
1. Haley M. Oosterhouse, Morrison; 2. Taylor Johnson, Sterling; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Zinnias
1. Haley M. Oosterhouse, Morrison
Petunias
1. Gina Lee, Morrison
Cosmos
1. Taylor Johnson, Sterling (shown below); 2. Haley M. Oosterhouse, Morrison
“Hit The Road” Arrangement Of Fresh Cut Roadside Materials
1. Michaela Millard, Morrison; 2. Lilly Eagle, Fulton; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Arrangement In Old Fashioned Container
1. Luke Millard, Morrison
Arrangement Of Hosta Leaves
1. Luke Millard, Morrison
Arrangement In Animal Planter
1. Lauren Johnson, Sterling; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Arrangement In Western Theme
1. Taylor Johnson, Sterling
Arrangement Disney Theme
1. Megan Shears, Rock Falls; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Arrangement-Include Stuffed Animal
1. Michaela Millard, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Arrangement By Boy Who Loves Flowers
1. Luke Millard, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Arrangement Using Birdhouse As Accessory
1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Arrangement Including Angel(s)
1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
POTTED PLANTS
Hanging Plant (Pot Over 8″)
1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
TABLE SETTINGS
Tea For Two
1. Madeline S. Oosterhouse, Morrison; 2. Haley M. Oosterhouse, Morrison
Summer Time By The Pool (4 Place Settings)
1. Madeline S. Oosterhouse, Morrison; 2. Gina Lee, Morrison
Movie Theme Supper With Show To Follow (4 Place Settings)
1. Haley M. Oosterhouse, Morrison
13-01 / OPEN HORTICULTURE
Tom Nedbal of Morrison took Premier Exhibitor Honors, while Sara Medendorp, also of Morrison, took Reserve Premier Exhibitor Honors. Nedbal also took home Best of Show Honors with a Fruit Basket Entry in the Early Fall Apples Category. This year the Apple Head Doll Award was presented to Nedbal in memory of Shirley Daniels a long-time exhibitor.
DIVISION I
AWARDS
Premier Exhibitor: Tom Nedbal, Morrison
Reserve Premier Exhibitor: Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Judges Choice Award: Tom Nedbal, Morrison, for Summer Early Fall Apples
Best of Show: Tom Nedbal, Morrison, for Fruit Basket
APPLES
Delicious
1. Richard Enright, Prophetstown; 2. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown
Golden Delicious
1. Genevieve Nedbal, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling
Jonathan
1. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown; 2. Cindy Young, Erie
McIntosh
1. Genevieve Nedbal, Morrison; 2. Cindy Young, Erie
Wolf River
1. Genevieve Nedbal, Morrison
Any Other One Variety
1. Tom Nedbal, Morrison; 2. Genevieve Nedbal, Morrison; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Summer Of Early Fall Apples
1. Tom Nedbal, Morrison
Winter Apples
1. Tom Nedbal, Morrison
PEARS
Bartlett
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown; 3. Richard Enright, Prophetstown
Any Other One Variety
1. Cindy Young, Erie
PEACHES
Any One Variety
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Richard Enright, Prophetstown
PLUMS
Any One Variety
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
GRAPES
Concord
1. Richard Enright, Prophetstown; 2. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 3. Brenda S. Oosterhouse, Morrison
Delaware
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison
Any Other One Variety
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison
DISPLAY OF FRUITS
Six Kinds Of Fruit
1. Donna Young, Sterling
Fruit Basket
1. Tom Nedbal, Morrison
Apple Head Doll in Memory of Shirley Daniels
1. Mike Shears, Rock Falls; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Michelle Shears, Rock Falls
13-11/ JUNIOR DAIRY
Amanda Ruhl of Abingdon showed the Grand Champion Jersey for the 4th year in a row. Amanda Ruhl also showed the Grand Champion Brown Swiss for the 3rd year in a row in the Junior Dairy Show.
AYRSHIRE
Intermediate Heifer Calf
1. Brynn Schneider, Sterling
Senior Heifer Calf
1. Brynn Schneider, Sterling; 2. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon
Summer Yearling Heifer
1. Brynn Schneider, Sterling
Intermediate Yearling Heifer
1. Brynn Schneider, Sterling
Senior Yearling Heifer
1. Brynn Schneider, Sterling
Two Year Old Cow
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Brynn Schneider, Sterling; 3. Brynn Schneider, Sterling
Three Year Old Cow
1. Brynn Schneider, Sterling
Four Year Old Cow And Over
1. Brynn Schneider, Sterling
Best Udder Cow In Milk
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Brynn Schneider, Sterling; 3. Brynn Schneider, Sterling
Dry Cow
1. Brynn Schneider, Sterling; 2. Brynn Schneider, Sterling
Dam & Daughter
1. Brynn Schneider, Sterling; 2. Brynn Schneider, Sterling
Junior Champion Female Ayrshire
1. Brynn Schneider, Sterling
Senior Champion Female Ayrshire
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Brynn Schneider, Sterling
Grand Champion Female Ayrshire
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Brynn Schneider, Sterling
BROWN SWISS & ALL OTHER BREEDS
Junior Heifer Cow
1. Robbie Stone, Morrison; 2. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 3. Alison Ruhl, Media
Senior Heifer Calf
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon
Summer Yearling Heifer
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Robbie Stone, Morrison; 3. Alison Ruhl, Media
Junior Yearling Heifer
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon
Senior Yearling Heifer
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Alison Ruhl, Media
Two Year Old Cow
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 3. Alison Ruhl, Media
Three Year Old Cow
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon
Four Year Old Cow And Over
1. Alison Ruhl, Media
Five Year Old Cow
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon
Best Udder Cow In Milk
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Alison Ruhl, Media; 3. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon
Dry Cow
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon
Dam & Daughter
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon
Brown Swiss Junior Champion Female
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Alison Ruhl, Media
Brown Swiss Senior Champion Female
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon
Brown Swiss Grand Champion Female
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon
HOLSTEIN
Junior Heifer Calf
1. Hannah Linder, Morrison
Intermediate Heifer Calf
1. Bailey Durward, Thomson; 2. Robbie Stone, Morrison; 3. Robbie Stone, Morrison
Senior Heifer Calf
1. Hannah Linder, Morrison
Summer Yearling Heifer
1. Kimberly Durward, Thomson
Junior Yearling Heifer
1. Hannah Linder, Morrison
Intermediate Yearling Heifer
1. Robbie Stone, Morrison; 2. Hannah Linder, Morrison
Senior Yearling Heifer
1. Bailey Durward, Thomson
Two Year Old Cow
1. Brynn Schneider, Sterling; 2. Hannah Linder, Morrison
Three Year Old Cow
1. Hannah Linder, Morrison
Four Year Old Cow & Over
1. Hannah Linder, Morrison
Five Year Old Cow
1. Hannah Linder, Morrison; 2. Brynn Schneider, Sterling
Best Udder Cow In Milk
1. Hannah Linder, Morrison
Dry Cow
1. Kimberly Durward, Thomson; 2. Hannah Linder, Morrison; 3. Bailey Durward, Thomson
Dam & Daughter
1. Hannah Linder, Morrison; 2. Bailey Durward, Thomson; 3. Kimberly Durward, Thomson
Holstein Junior Champion Female
1. Bailey Durward, Thomson; 2. Bailey Durward, Thomson
Holstein Senior Champion Female
1. Bailey Durward, Thomson; 2. Hannah Linder, Morrison
Holstein Grand Champion Female
1. Bailey Durward, Thomson
JERSEY
Junior Heifer Calf
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon
Intermediate Heifer Calf
1. Alison Ruhl, Media
Senior Heifer Calf
1. Alison Ruhl, Media
Summer Yearling Heifer
1. Alison Ruhl, Media; 2. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon
Intermediate Yearling Heifer
1. Alison Ruhl, Media
Senior Yearling Heifer
1. Alison Ruhl, Media
Two Year Old Cow
1. Alison Ruhl, Media; 2. Brynn Schneider, Sterling; 3. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon
Three Year Old Cow
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Brynn Schneider, Sterling; 3. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon
Four Year Old Cow & Over
1. Alison Ruhl, Media
Five Year Old Cow
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon
Best Udder Cow In Milk
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Alison Ruhl, Media; 3. Brynn Schneider, Sterling
Dam & Daughter
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 3. Alison Ruhl, Media
Jersey Junior Champion Female
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Alison Ruhl, Media
Jersey Senior Champion Female
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Alison Ruhl, Media
Jersey Grand Champion
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Alison Ruhl, Media
GRAND CHAMPIONS SUMMARY
Ayrshire: Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon
Brown Swiss & All Other Breeds: Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon
Holstein: Bailey Durward, Thomson
Jersey: Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon
13-12 / OPEN DAIRY
Tom Milnes of Morrison took the Trophy Award for Supreme Champion Female-Over-All-Breeds for the 2nd year in a row, receiving the Trophy Award given by Swiss Valley Milk Producers Association, Davenport, IA. Milnes also took the Best Three Females-Over-All-Breeds Honors, receiving the Award of a Flatware Set in the Open Dairy Show.
AYRSHIRE
Intermediate Heifer Calf
1. Brynn Schneider, Sterling; 2. Renee Sheaffer-Koster, Dixon
Senior Heifer Calf
1. Tom Milnes, Morrison; 2. Tom Milnes, Morrison; 3. Brynn Schneider, Sterling
Summer Yearling Heifer
1. Brynn Schneider, Sterling; 2. Tom Milnes, Morrison
Intermediate Yearling Heifer
1. Tom Milnes, Morrison; 2. Tom Milnes, Morrison; 3. Brynn Schneider, Sterling
Senior Yearling Heifer
1. Tom Milnes, Morrison; 2. Brynn Schneider, Sterling
Junior Champion Female
1. Tom Milnes, Morrison; 2. Tom Milnes, Morrison
Junior Supreme Champion Female 1. Tom Milnes, Morrison
Cow, Two Years Old
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Tom Milnes, Morrison; 3. Brynn Schneider, Sterling
Cow, Three Years Old
1. Brynn Schneider, Sterling; 2. Renee Sheaffer-Koster, Dixon
Cow, Four Years Old
1. Tom Milnes, Morrison; 2. Brynn Schneider, Sterling
Cow, Dry -Three & Over
1. Brynn Schneider, Sterling; 2. Brynn Schneider, Sterling
Senior Champion Female
1. Tom Milnes, Morrison; 2. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon
Grand Champion Female
1. Tom Milnes, Morrison; 2. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon
Best Uddered Cow In Milk
1. Tom Milnes, Morrison; 2. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 3. Brynn Schneider, Sterling
Pair Of Cows
1. Tom Milnes, Morrison; 2. Brynn Schneider, Sterling
Best Three Females
1. Tom Milnes, Morrison; 2. Brynn Schneider, Sterling; 3. Tom Milnes, Morrison
Dam & Daughter
1. Tom Milnes, Morrison; 2. Brynn Schneider, Sterling; 3. Brynn Schneider, Sterling
Calf Graded Herd
1. Tom Milnes, Morrison; 2. Tom Milnes, Morrison; 3. Brynn Schneider, Sterling
Exhibitors Herd
1. Tom Milnes, Morrison; 2. Brynn Schneider, Sterling; 3. Brynn Schneider, Sterling
BROWN SWISS & ALL OTHER BREEDS
Junior Heifer Calf
1. Robbie Stone, Morrison; 2. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 3. Alison Ruhl, Media
Senior Heifer Calf
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 3. Renee Sheaffer-Koster, Dixon
Summer Yearling Heifer
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Robbie Stone, Morrison; 3. Alison Ruhl, Media
Junior Yearling Heifer
1. Renee Sheaffer-Koster, Dixon; 2. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 3. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon
Senior Yearling Heifer
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Renee Sheaffer-Koster, Dixon; 3. Renee Sheaffer-Koster, Dixon
Junior Champion Female
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Renee Sheaffer-Koster, Dixon
Cow, Two Years Old
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 3. Renee Sheaffer-Koster, Dixon
Cow, Three Years Old
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon
Cow, Four Years Old
1. Alison Ruhl, Media
Cow, Five & Over-Before
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Renee Sheaffer-Koster, Dixon
Cow, Dry – Three & Over
1. Renee Sheaffer-Koster, Dixon; 2. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon
Senior Champion Female
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon
Grand Champion Female
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon
Best Uddered Cow In Milk
1st – Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Alison Ruhl, Media; 3. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon
Pair Of Cows
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 3. Renee Sheaffer-Koster, Dixon
Best Three Females
1. Renee Sheaffer-Koster, Dixon; 2. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon
Dam & Daughter
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Renee Sheaffer-Koster, Dixon
Calf Graded Herd
1. Renee Sheaffer-Koster, Dixon; 2. Alison Ruhl, Media; 3. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon
Exhibitors Herd
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Renee Sheaffer-Koster, Dixon
HOLSTEIN
Junior Heifer Calf
1. Brynn Schneider, Sterling; 2. Hannah Linder, Morrison; 3. Renee Sheaffer-Koster, Dixon
Intermediate Heifer Calf
1. Bailey Durward, Thomson; 2. Robbie Stone, Morrison; 3. Robbie Stone, Morrison
Senior Heifer Calf
1. Renee Sheaffer-Koster, Dixon; 2. Hannah Linder, Morrison
Summer Yearling Heifer
1. Kimberly Durward, Thomson
Junior Yearling Heifer
1. Hannah Linder, Morrison
Intermediate Yearling Heifer
1. Robbie Stone, Morrison; 2. Hannah Linder, Morrison
Senior Yearling Heifer
1. Bailey Durward, Thomson
Junior Champion Female
1. Bailey Durward, Thomson; 2. Bailey Durward, Thomson
Cow, Two Years Old
1. Renee Sheaffer-Koster, Dixon; 2. Brynn Schneider, Sterling; 3. Hannah Linder, Morrison
Cow, Three Years Old
1. Hannah Linder, Morrison; 2. Hannah Linder, Morrison
Cow, Four Years Old
1. Hannah Linder, Morrison
Cow, Five & Over
1. Renee Sheaffer-Koster, Dixon; 2. Hannah Linder, Morrison; 3. Brynn Schneider, Sterling
Cow, Dry – Three & Over
1. Kimberly Durward, Thomson; 2. Hannah Linder, Morrison; 3. Bailey Durward, Thomson
Senior Champion Female
1. Renee Sheaffer-Koster, Dixon; 2. Renee Sheaffer-Koster, Dixon
Grand Champion Female
1. Renee Sheaffer-Koster, Dixon; 2. Bailey Durward, Thomson
Best Uddered Cow In Milk
1. Renee Sheaffer-Koster, Dixon; 2. Kent R Linder, Morrison; 3. Renee Sheaffer-Koster, Dixon
Pair Of Cows
1. Renee Sheaffer-Koster, Dixon; 2. Hannah Linder, Morrison; 3. Brynn Schneider, Sterling
Best Three Females
1. Renee Sheaffer-Koster, Dixon; 2. Hannah Linder, Morrison; 3. Bailey Durward, Thomson
Dam & Daughter
1. Renee Sheaffer-Koster, Dixon; 2. Hannah Linder, Morrison; 3. Renee Sheaffer-Koster, Dixon
Calf Graded Herd
1. Bailey Durward, Thomson; 2. Robbie Stone, Morrison
Exhibitors Herd
1. Hannah Linder, Morrison; 2. Bailey Durward, Thomson
JERSEY
Junior Heifer Calf
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon
Intermediate Heifer Calf
1. Alison Ruhl, Media
Senior Heifer Calf
1. Alison Ruhl, Media
Summer Yearling Heifer
1. Alison Ruhl, Media; 2. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon
Intermediate Yearling Heifer
1. Alison Ruhl, Media
Senior Yearling Heifer
1. Alison Ruhl, Media
Junior Champion Female
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Alison Ruhl, Media
Junior Supreme Champion Female
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon
Cow, Two Yrs. Old
1. Alison Ruhl, Media; 2. Brynn Schneider, Sterling; 3. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon
Cow, Three Yrs. Old
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Brynn Schneider, Sterling; 3. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon
Cow, Four Yrs. Old
1. Alison Ruhl, Media
Cow, Five & Over
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon
Senior Champion Female
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Alison Ruhl, Media
Grand Champion Female
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Alison Ruhl, Media
Best Uddered Cow In Milk
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Alison Ruhl, Media; 3. Brynn Schneider, Sterling
Pair Of Cows
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 3. Brynn Schneider, Sterling
Best Three Females
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon
Dam & Daughter
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 3. Alison Ruhl, Media
Calf Graded Herd
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon
Exhibitors Herd
1. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon; 2. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon
Best Overall – Three Females
1. Tom Milnes, Morrison; 2. Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon
Best Overall – Supreme Champion Female Trophy by Swiss Valley Milk Producers
1. Tom Milnes, Morrison
GRAND CHAMPIONS SUMMARY
Ayrshire: Tom Milnes, Morrison
Brown Swiss & All Other Breeds: Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon
Holstein: Renee Sheaffer-Koster, Dixon
Jersey: Amanda Ruhl, Abingdon
13-08 / JUNIOR SWINE
Bryce Walters of Tampico took Champion Single Barrow and Champion Pair of Barrows, with Blake Roselieb of Annawan taking Champion Gilt in the Junior Swine Show.
HONORS
Champion Single Barrow: Bryce Walters, Tampico, with Light Medium Weight
Reserve Single Barrow: Lauren Henebry with Medium Weight
Champion Pair of Barrows: Bryce Walters, Tampico, with Heavy Weight
Reserve Pair of Barrows: Bailey Roselieb, Annawan, with Heavy Weight
Champion Gilt: Blake Roselieb, Annawan, with Heavy Weight
Reserve Gilt: Bailey Roselieb, Annawan, with Medium Weight
JUNIOR BARROWS
Junior Light Barrow
1. Bryce Walters, Tampico; 2. Bryce Walters, Tampico; 3. Blake Roselieb, Annawan
Junior Light Medium Barrow
1. Bryce Walters, Tampico; 2. Blake Roselieb, Annawan; 3. Natalie Murphy, Bradford
Junior Medium Barrow
1. Lauren Henebry; 2. Kassandra King, Bradford; 3. Blake Roselieb, Annawan
Junior Heavy Barrow
1. Bryce Walters, Tampico; 2. Bryce Walters, Tampico; 3. Bailey Roselieb, Annawan
JUNIOR GILTS
Junior Light Gilt
1. Lexi Meurer, Ashton; 2. Blake Roselieb, Annawan; 3. Colby Wall, Bradford
Junior Medium Gilt
1. Bailey Roselieb, Annawan; 2. Jacob Steele, Geneseo; 3. Kassandra King, Bradford
Junior Heavy Gilt
1. Bailey Roselieb, Annawan; 2. Blake Roselieb, Annawan; 3. Braeden D Winter, Kewanee
JUNIOR PAIRS
Junior Light Pair
1. Blake Roselieb, Annawan; 2. Bryce Walters, Tampico; 3. James Dobbels, Cambridge
Junior Medium Pair
1. Lauren Henebry; 2. Laci Meurer, Ashton; 3. Blake Roselieb, Annawan
Junior Heavy Pair
1. Bryce Walters, Tampico; 2. Bailey Roselieb, Annawan; 3. James Dobbels, Cambridge
SHOWMANSHIP
Senior Showmanship (14-18)
Adam Maeirs,
Junior Showmanship (8-13)
Natalie Murphy
Pee Wee Showmanship (7 and Under)
Carter Nolan Hoge
13-09 / OPEN SWINE
The Swine Entries almost doubled from the previous year, making exciting competition in the Open Swine Show.
HONORS
Champion Single Barrow: Lauren Henebry with Medium Weight
Reserve Single Barrow: Bryce Walters, Tampico, with Light Medium
Champion Pair of Barrows: Lauren Henebry with Medium Weight
Reserve Pair of Barrows: Blake Roselieb, Annawan, with Medium Weight
Champion Gilt: Bailey Roselieb, Annawan, with Medium Weight
Reserve Gilt: Kassandra King, Bradford, with Heavy Weight
OPEN BARROW CLASSES
Light Barrow
1. Tyson Schulte, Milan; 2. James Dobbels, Cambridge; 3. Blake Roselieb, Annawan
Light Medium Barrow
1. Bryce Walters, Tampico; 2. Tyson Schulte, Milan; 3. Blake Roselieb, Annawan
Medium Barrow
1. Lauren Henebry; 2. Lauren Henebry; 3. Blake Roselieb, Annawan
Heavy Barrow
1. Bryce Walters, Tampico; 2. Bryce Walters, Tampico; 3. Bailey Roselieb, Annawan
OPEN GILT CLASSES
Light Gilt
1. Blake Roselieb, Annawan; 2. Samantha Wall, Bradford; 3. Lexi Meurer, Ashton
Medium Gilt
1. Bailey Roselieb, Annawan; 2. Skyler Paulson, Lanark; 3. Kassandra King, Bradford
Heavy Gilt
1. Kassandra King, Bradford; 2. Braeden D. Winter, Kewanee; 3. Blake Roselieb, Annawan
OPEN PAIRS CLASSES
Light Pair
1. Tyson Schulte, Milan; 2. James Dobbels, Cambridge; 3. Blake Roselieb, Annawan
Medium Pair
1. Lauren Henebry; 2. Blake Roselieb, Annawan; 3. Jacob Steele, Geneseo
Heavy Pair
1. Bryce Walters, Tampico; 2. Braeden D. Winter, Kewanee; 3. James Dobbels, Cambridge
13-02 / JUNIOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Emily Geison of Chadwick took the Premier Exhibitor Honors in both the Grains and Forages Division and the Vegetable Division for the 10th year in a row. Shawn Geison of Chadwick took the Reserve Premier Exhibitor Honors in the Grains and Forages Division for the 6th year in a row. Shawn Geison also took Reserve Honors in the Vegetable Division for the 4th year in a row.
GRAINS AND FORAGES
Premier Exhibitor: Emily Geison, Chadwick
Runner-Up: Shawn Geison, Chadwick
Best Scarecrow:Brennon Stanfel, Morrison
Largest Sunflower: Emily Geison, Chadwick
Judge’s Choice Winner: Brennon Stanfel, Morrison, for Best Scarecrow
Best of Show: Emily Geison, Chadwick, for Display of Farm Grain
One Gallon Jar Of Wheat
1. Shawn Geison, Chadwick; 2. Emily Geison, Chadwick
One Gallon Jar Of Oats
1. Shawn Geison, Chadwick; 2. Emily Geison, Chadwick
One Gallon Jar Of Rye
1. Emily Geison, Chadwick; 2. Shawn Geison, Chadwick
One Gallon Jar Of Soybeans
1. Shawn Geison, Chadwick; 2. Emily Geison, Chadwick
1 Gallon Jar Of Shelled Corn
1. Emily Geison, Chadwick; 2. Shawn Geison, Chadwick
Best Ear Of Field Corn
1. Shawn Geison, Chadwick; 2. Emily Geison, Chadwick; 3. Kara Saville, Morrison
Longest Ear Of Corn
1. Emily Geison, Chadwick; 2. Shawn Geison, Chadwick
Single Stalk Hill Of Corn
1. Emily Geison, Chadwick; 2. Shawn Geison, Chadwick
2 Or More Stalk Hills Of Corn
1. Shawn Geison, Chadwick; 2. Emily Geison, Chadwick
Best 4″ Slice Of Alfalfa
1. Emily Geison, Chadwick; 2. Shawn Geison, Chadwick; 3. Kade Kovarik, Tampico
Best 4″ Slice Of Grass Hay
1. Emily Geison, Chadwick; 2. Shawn Geison, Chadwick
Best 4″ Slice Of Mixed Hay
1. Shawn Geison, Chadwick; 2. Emily Geison, Chadwick
Best 4″ Slice Of Wheat Straw
1. Shawn Geison, Chadwick; 2. Emily Geison, Chadwick
Best 4″ Slice Of Oat Straw
1. Emily Geison, Chadwick; 2. Shawn Geison, Chadwick
Best Display Of Farm Grains And Products
1. Emily Geison, Chadwick; 2. Shawn Geison, Chadwick
Five Stalks Soybeans In Bundle
1. Shawn Geison, Chadwick; 2. Emily Geison, Chadwick
Best Five Ears Of Field Corn
1. Shawn Geison, Chadwick; 2. Emily Geison, Chadwick
Small Scarecrow – 36″ Tall
Trophy By The Howard Scott Family, Cordova, IL
1. Brennon Stanfel, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
VEGETABLES
Premier Exhibitor: Emily Geison, Chadwick
Runner-Up: Shawn Geison, Chadwick
Judge’s Choice: Emily Geison, Chadwick For: White Potatoes
Kyle Miller Memorial Award: Breann Keller, Geneseo, for Little Red Wagon
Best of Show: Emily Geison, Chadwick, for Best Display of Above Produce
Red Potatoes
1. Breann Keller, Geneseo; 2. Emily Geison, Chadwick; 3. Shawn Geison, Chadwick
White Potatoes
1. Emily Geison, Chadwick; 2. Shawn Geison, Chadwick; 3. Braeden Keller, Geneseo
Three White Onions
1. Emily Geison, Chadwick; 2. Shawn Geison, Chadwick
Three Red Onions
1. Emily Geison, Chadwick; 2. Shawn Geison, Chadwick
Three Yellow Onions
1. Emily Geison, Chadwick; 2. Shawn Geison, Chadwick; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Three Turnips
1. Emily Geison, Chadwick; 2. Shawn Geison, Chadwick; 3. Braeden Keller, Geneseo
Three Table Beets
1. Shawn Geison, Chadwick; 2. Emily Geison, Chadwick
Three Pickle Cucumbers 3″ Or Less
1. Shawn Geison, Chadwick; 2. Emily Geison, Chadwick; 3. Braeden Keller, Geneseo
Three Slicing Cucumbers
1. Brice Keller, Geneseo; 2. Breann Keller, Geneseo; 3. Shawn Geison, Chadwick
Three Carrots
1. Shawn Geison, Chadwick; 2. Allison Noble, Morrison; 3. Elizabeth C. Buikema, Rock Falls
Three Green Bell Peppers
1. Shawn Geison, Chadwick; 2. Emily Geison, Chadwick; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Three Habanero Peppers
1. Emily Geison, Chadwick; 2. Shawn Geison, Chadwick; 3. Breann Keller, Geneseo
Three Jalapeno Peppers
1. Megan Shears, Rock Falls; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 3. Braeden Keller, Geneseo
Three Sweet Banana Peppers
1. Elizabeth C. Buikema, Rock Falls; 2. Breann Keller, Geneseo; 3. Brice Keller, Geneseo
Three Tomato-Roma
1. Shawn Geison, Chadwick; 2. Brady Abell, Tampico; 3. Braeden Keller, Geneseo
Three Tomato-Yellow
1. Emily Geison, Chadwick
Three Red Cherry Tomato
1. Tyson Smith, Morrison; 2. Shawn Geison, Chadwick; 3. Breann Keller, Geneseo
Three Tomato-Red
1. Braeden Keller, Geneseo; 2. Breann Keller, Geneseo; 3. Emily Geison, Chadwick
Three Tomato-Yellow Pear
1. Emily Geison, Chadwick; 2. Shawn Geison, Chadwick
Three Tomato-Red Pear
1. Emily Geison, Chadwick; 2. Shawn Geison, Chadwick; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Three Tomato-Green (Not Ripe)
1. Shawn Geison, Chadwick; 2. Brady Wolf, Morrison; 3. Megan Shears, Rock Falls
One Eggplant-Black Beauty
1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Shawn Geison, Chadwick; 3. Emily Geison, Chadwick
Five Snap Beans-Green
1. Brady Wolf, Morrison; 2. Shawn Geison, Chadwick; 3. Emily Geison, Chadwick
Five Snap Beans-Yellow
1. Emily Geison, Chadwick; 2. Shawn Geison, Chadwick; 3. Brice Keller, Geneseo
Lima Beans (Five Pods)
1. Emily Geison, Chadwick; 2. Brice Keller, Geneseo; 3. Breann Keller, Geneseo
Best Sugar Baby Watermelon
1. Breann Keller, Geneseo; 2. Emily Geison, Chadwick; 3. Shawn Geison, Chadwick
Best Muskmelon
1. Emily Geison, Chadwick; 2. Shawn Geison, Chadwick
Largest Watermelon By Weight
1. Shawn Geison, Chadwick
Largest Blue Hubbard Squash
1. Shawn Geison, Chadwick; 2. Emily Geison, Chadwick
One Crook Neck Squash
1. Breann Keller, Geneseo; 2. Emily Geison, Chadwick; 3. Shawn Geison, Chadwick
One Butternut Squash
1. Shawn Geison, Chadwick; 2. Emily Geison, Chadwick
One Buttercup Squash
1. Breann Keller, Geneseo; 2. Shawn Geison, Chadwick; 3. Emily Geison, Chadwick
One Table Ace Queen Squash
1. Emily Geison, Chadwick; 2. Shawn Geison, Chadwick
Most Unusual Size & Shape
1. Kate Henson, Morrison; 2. Emily Geison, Chadwick; 3. Shawn Geison, Chadwick
Two Zucchini
1. Breann Keller, Geneseo; 2. Emily Geison, Chadwick; 3. Shawn Geison, Chadwick
Largest Pumpkin By Weight
1. Emily Geison, Chadwick; 2. Shawn Geison, Chadwick
Three Miniature Pumpkins
1. Shawn Geison, Chadwick; 2. Emily Geison, Chadwick
Five Ears Sweet Corn-Yellow W/Husk
1. Alex Abell, Tampico; 2. Brady Abell, Tampico; 3. Brice Keller, Geneseo
Five Ears Sweet Corn- Mixed W/Husk
1. Shawn Geison, Chadwick; 2. Braeden Keller, Geneseo; 3. Emily Geison, Chadwick
One Head Of Cabbage
1. Emily Geison, Chadwick; 2. Shawn Geison, Chadwick; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Largest Sunflower
1. Emily Geison, Chadwick; 2. Shawn Geison, Chadwick; 3. Breann Keller, Geneseo
Best And Largest Display Of Gourds
1. Emily Geison, Chadwick; 2. Shawn Geison, Chadwick
Best Display Of Above Produce
1. Emily Geison, Chadwick; 2. Shawn Geison, Chadwick; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Best Decorated Pumpkin
1. Emily Geison, Chadwick; 2. Shawn Geison, Chadwick
Best Display Of Vegetables In Little Red Wagon
Trophy By Kyle Miller Memorial Fund
1. Breann Keller, Geneseo; 2. Emily Geison, Chadwick; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
13-03 / OPEN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Sheldon Geison took Premier Exhibitor Honors in both Divisions for the 5th year in a row. David Cook of Morrison took Runner-up Premier Exhibitor in the Grains and Forages Division for the 3rd year in a row in the Open Agricultural Show. Donna Young of Sterling took Runner-up Premier Exhibitor in the Vegetable Division.
GRAINS AND FORAGES
Premier Exhibitor: Sheldon Geison, Chadwick
Runner-Up: David Cook, Morrison
Mrs. L. A. Abbott Traveling Trophy Award: Sheldon Geison, Chadwick
Best Scarecrow: Jessie Harridge, Morrison
Best of Show: Jessie Harridge, Morrison
Judge’s Choice Winner: Sheldon Geison, Chadwick for Best And Greatest Variety
Best And Greatest Variety
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. David Cook, Morrison
Collections Of Grains And\Or Forage
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. David Cook, Morrison
One Gallon Jar Of Wheat
1. David Cook, Morrison; 2. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick
One Gallon Jar Of Oats
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. David Cook, Morrison
One Gallon Jar Of Rye
1. David Cook, Morrison; 2. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick
One Gallon Jar Of Soybeans
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. David Cook, Morrison; 3. Cindy Young, Erie
One Gallon Jar Of Shelled Corn
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. Cindy Young, Erie; 3. David Cook, Morrison
Best Ear Of Corn
1. David Cook, Morrison; 2. Cindy Young, Erie; 3. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick
Longest Ear Of Corn
1. Cindy Young, Erie; 2. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 3. David Cook, Morrison
Single Stalk Hill Of Corn In Container
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. David Cook, Morrison; 3. Brian Oostenryk, Jr., Morrison
Two Or More Stalk Hill Of Corn In Container
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. David Cook, Morrison
Best 4″ Slice Of Alfalfa
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. Karl Kovarik, Tampico; 3. David Cook, Morrison
Best 4″ Slice Of Grass Hay
1. David Cook, Morrison; 2. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 3. Raymond Henningsen, Chadwick
Best 4″ Slice Of Mixed Hay
1. Cindy Young, Erie; 2. Brian Oostenryk, Jr., Morrison; 3. Meredith L. Oostenryk, Morrison
Best 4″ Slice Of Oat Straw
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. David Cook, Morrison
Best 4″ Slice Of Wheat Straw
1. David Cook, Morrison; 2. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 3. Cindy Young, Erie
Best Five Ears Field Corn
1. David Cook, Morrison; 2. Cindy Young, Erie; 3. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick
Best Five Ears Of Popcorn
1. David Cook, Morrison
Best Five Ears Of Indian Or Calico Corn
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. David Cook, Morrison
Five Stalk Soybeans In Bundle
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. David Cook, Morrison
Scarecrow
Trophy By American Gear, Prophetstown
1. Jessie Harridge, Morrison; 2. Sherri Dirks, Clinton, IA; 3. Cindy Young, Erie
VEGETABLES
Premier Exhibitor: Sheldon Geison, Chadwick
Runner-Up: Donna Young, Sterling
Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head Winner: Jessie Harridge, Morrison
Largest Sunflower: Sheldon Geison, Chadwick
Best of Show, Best & Greatest Variety: Cindy Young, Erie
Judge’s Choice Award: Sheldon Geison, Chadwick For New England Boiled Dinner
Best & Greatest Variety and Display of Garden Vegetables
1. Cindy Young, Erie; 2. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 3. Cindy J. Poci, Rock Falls
Market Basket 1/2 Bushel
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. Cindy Young, Erie
Best Display Of Storage Vegetables
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. Donna Young, Sterling
New England Boiled Dinner Basket
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. Donna Young, Sterling
Five Snap Beans-Yellow
1. Jennifer M. Poci, Rock Falls; 2. Raymond Henningsen, Chadwick; 3. Cindy J. Poci, Rock Falls
Five Snap Beans-Green
1. Cindy Young, Erie; 2. Jennifer M. Poci, Rock Falls; 3. Cindy J. Poci, Rock Falls
Two Zucchini
1. Jennifer M. Poci, Rock Falls; 2. Cindy J. Poci, Rock Falls; 3. Donna Young, Sterling
Two Table Queen Squash
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Two Crook Neck Squash
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick
Two Buttercup Squash
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick
Two Butternut Squash
1. Howard Scott, Cordova; 2. Sandy K. Deutscher, Fulton; 3. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick
Largest Blue Hubbard Squash
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick
Most Unusual Size, Shape & Color Vegetable
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. Sandy K. Deutscher, Fulton; 3. Cindy J. Poci, Rock Falls
Three Miniature Pumpkins
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. Donna Young, Sterling
Largest Pumpkin By Weight
1. David Cook, Morrison; 2. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick
Best Pie Pumpkin
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. David Cook, Morrison; 3. Donna Young, Sterling
Best Sugar Baby Watermelon
1. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown; 2. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick
Largest Watermelon By Weight
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick
One Muskmelon
1. Raymond Henningsen, Chadwick; 2. Cindy J. Poci, Rock Falls; 3. Jennifer M. Poci, Rock Falls
One Cabbage
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. Brian Dennison, Morrison; 3. Cindy Young, Erie
Three Carrots
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Howard Scott, Cordova; 3. Candace M. Buikema, Rock Falls
One Black Beauty Eggplant
1. Jennifer M. Poci, Rock Falls; 2. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 3. Cindy J. Poci, Rock Falls
Three Red Onion
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 3. Howard Scott, Cordova
Three White Onions
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 3. Donna Young, Sterling
Three Yellow Onions
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 3. Steve Schroeder, Morrison
Largest Onion By Weight
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 3. Mark Zink, Rock Falls
Three Green Bell Peppers
1. Cindy J. Poci, Rock Falls; 2. Jennifer M. Poci, Rock Falls; 3. Donna Young, Sterling
Three Habanero Peppers
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. Cindy J. Poci, Rock Falls; 3. Brian Dennison, Morrison
Three Jalapeno Peppers
1. Jennifer M. Poci, Rock Falls; 2. Cindy Young, Erie; 3. Bridget L. Eyrich, Morrison
Three Sweet Banana Peppers
1. Candace M. Buikema, Rock Falls; 2. Deanna Coers, Rock Falls; 3. Richard Enright, Prophetstown
Three Cucumbers For Slicing
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. Cindy J. Poci, Rock Falls; 3. Cindy Young, Erie
Three Pickling Cucumbers (No less than 3″ or no more than 4″)
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. Raymond Henningsen, Chadwick; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Three Table Beets
1. Howard Scott, Cordova; 2. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 3. Donna Young, Sterling
Three Red Cherry Tomatoes
1. Richard Enright, Prophetstown; 2. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 3. Brian Dennison, Morrison
Three Yellow Tomatoes
1. Howard Scott, Cordova; 2. Richard Enright, Prophetstown; 3. Jennifer M. Poci, Rock Falls
Three Preserving Roma Tomatoes
1. Cindy J. Poci, Rock Falls; 2. Howard Scott, Cordova; 3. Donna Young, Sterling
Three Yellow Pear Tomatoes
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. Jennifer M. Poci, Rock Falls; 3. Cindy J. Poci, Rock Falls
Three Red Pear Tomatoes
1. Cindy J. Poci, Rock Falls; 2. Jennifer M. Poci, Rock Falls
Three Green (Not Ripe) Red Tomatoes
1. Cindy Young, Erie; 2. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 3. Jennifer M. Poci, Rock Falls
Three Tomatoes
1. Elizabeth M. Dornbush, Prophetstown; 2. Mark Zink, Rock Falls; 3. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick
Largest Tomato By Weight
1. Deanna Coers, Rock Falls; 2. Cindy Young, Erie; 3. Lorna Temple, Morrison
Three Turnips
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. Howard Scott, Cordova; 3. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown
Largest Sunflower
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 3. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown
Five Pods Lima Beans
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown
Figure Of Scene Made Of Fresh Vegetables
Trophy By First Trust And Saving Bank, Albany, Hillsdale And Erie
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. Jessie Harridge, Morrison; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Best Decorated Pumpkin
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick
Best 5 Ears Yellow Sweet Corn
1. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown; 2. Jennifer M. Poci, Rock Falls; 3. Cindy J. Poci, Rock Falls
Best Five Ears Of White Sweet
2. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 3. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown
Best Five Ears Of Yellow & White
1. Sandy K. Deutscher, Fulton
POTATOES
White Potatoes
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. Lorna Temple, Morrison
Red Potatoes
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown
Mr. or Mrs. Potato Head
Trophy By First Trust and Savings Bank, Albany, Hillsdale, and Erie
1. Jessie Harridge, Morrison; 2. Michelle Shears, Rock Falls; 3. Megan Shears, Rock Falls