On Wednesday, August 15, 2018, the Whiteside County Fair opened its gates at 8:00 a.m., with overcast skies and rain to come. Due to extensive rain in the afternoon, a presentation by the Albany, Cordova, and Fulton Fire Departments was cancelled. A truck was to be available to view, and handouts were planned. A popular display featuring a burning house would have allowed children to use hoses to extinguish flames.
Fortunately, two grandstand concerts enjoyed fine weather on the Farmers National Bank stage. The Martin Family Circus, sponsored by Wild Rose Casino, opened at 6:30 p.m. For an hour, Paul and Jamie Martin, their sons March, 21, and Kell,18, and daughters Texas, 13 on the day of the concert, and Tallant, 11, entertained with vocals and instrumentals. Eight years ago at their Nashville, TN, home, the parents were singing. One of the boys entered the room and spontaneously added harmony; they were not aware that he–and the siblings–could sing harmony. After receiving grandparent approval of the blended sound, their children began to sing as a family group. “Family harmonies are favorites; it flows along,” stated Jamie. The new name is Rockland Road.
Keith Anderson took the stage shortly after 8:00. He is a country music vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter. Anderson was sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank NA.
Members of the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office attend the Fair during the week, primarily to meet the public in a congenial and an informative format. They offer plenty of giveaways, which encourage children to meet the Deputies: stick-on Sheriff badges, rubber anti-bully bracelets, coloring/activity book, 9-1-1 pencils, and black balloons. Raffle tickets were sold to support the Whiteside County Mounted Patrol costs for bullet-proof vests, uniforms, and equipment. These are Auxiliary Deputies who walk the fairgrounds during the evening. In the first photo with the Department’s HMMWV, left-to-right are Lieutenant Seth Janssen, Deputy Michael Leighton, and Sergeant Jake Kilberg. Chief Deputy John Booker, left, and Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi are shown in the second photograph.
Winners are listed below for the Open Poultry; Junior Agricultural Products; Open Agricultural Products; Junior Dairy; Open Dairy; Junior Floriculture; Open Horticulture. All towns are in Illinois unless noted.
18-10 / OPEN POULTRY
The Poultry Show debuted at the 148th Annual Whiteside County Fair with judging on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. Dean Deaver of Milledgeville took Show Champion Honors, with this Black Cochin Pullet at the Open Poultry Show.
HONORS
Show Champion: Dean Deaver, Milledgeville, with Black Cochin Pullet (above)
Reserve Show Champion: Floyd Stees, Lena, with this Buff Orpington Hen
Overall Champion Large Fowl, Trophy by Candlelight Inn, All Locations: Floyd Stees, Lena with Buff Orpington Hen (above)
Overall Reserve Champion Large Fowl: Chris Dixon, Hennepin with All Other Standard Pullet
Overall Champion Bantam, Trophy by Alpha Feed Mill, Prophetstown, IL: Dean Deaver, Milledgeville, with Black Cochin Pullet (above)
Overall Reserve Champion Bantam: Dean Deaver, Milledgeville, with rhis White Silkie Pullet
LARGE FOWL CLASSES
AMERICAN CLASS BREED
Plymouth Rock-Barred Cock (Stees’s first place entry is shown below.)
1. Floyd Stees, Lena; 2. Floyd Stees, Lena; 3. Emma L. Haak, Polo
Plymouth Rock-Barred Hen
1. Floyd Stees, Lena; 2. Floyd Stees, Lena; 3. Emma Gillette, Rock Falls
Wyandotte-AOV Cock
1. Dean Deaver, Milledgeville
Wyandotte-AOV Hen
1. Dean Deaver, Milledgeville
Rhode Island Red-SC or RC Cock
1. Robert Miller, Morrison
Rhode Island Red-SC or RC Hen
1. Floyd Stees, Lena; 2. Floyd Stees, Lena; 3. Robert Miller, Morrison
Rhode Island Red-SC or RC Cockerel
1. Brett R. Schoenherr, Monmouth, IA
Rhode Island Red-SC\RC Pullet
1. Brett R. Schoenherr, Monmouth, IA; 2. Chris Dixon, Hennepin; 3. Chris Dixon, Hennepin
Best of Class: 1. Floyd Stees, Lena; 2. Floyd Stees, Lena
Reserve Best of Class: 1. Robert Miller, Morrison
MEDITERRANEAN CLASS BREED
White Leghorn-SC or RC Hen
1. John Williams, Sheffield
Minorca-SC or RC AOV Cock
1. Ray Hutchinson, Milledgeville
Minorca-SC or RC AOV Hen
1. Ray Hutchinson, Milledgeville; 2. Ray Hutchinson, Milledgeville
Mediterranean-Any Other Cock
1. Robert Miller, Morrison; 2. John Williams, Sheffield
Mediterranean-Any Other Hen
1. Robert Miller, Morrison; 2. Robert Miller, Morrison; 3. John Williams, Sheffield
Mediterranean-Any Other Cocker
1. Robert Miller, Morrison; 2. Robert Miller, Morrison
Mediterranean-Any Other Pullet
1. Robert Miller, Morrison; 2. Robert Miller, Morrison
Best of Class: 2. Robert Miller, Morrison
Reserve Best of Class: 1. Kent Miller, Dixon
ASIATIC CLASS BREED
Brahma-Any Other Cock
1. Kent Miller, Dixon
Brahma-Any Other Hen
1. Kent Miller, Dixon; 2. Kent Miller, Dixon; 3. John Williams, Sheffield
Brahma-Any Other Cockerel
1. Kent Miller, Dixon; 2. Kent Miller, Dixon; 3. Cody Peters, Morrison
Brahma-Any Other Pullet
1. Kent Miller, Dixon; 2. Kent Miller, Dixon; 3. Tyke Hackbarth, Sterling
Black Cochin Cock
1. Kendra Ebersole, Milledgeville
Black Cochin Hen
1. Rita Koch, Dakota
Cochin AOV Hen
1. Rita Koch, Dakota
Langshan-Any Cock
1. Floyd Stees, Lena; 2. Floyd Stees, Lena
Langshan-Any Hen
1. Floyd Stees, Lena; 2. Floyd Stees, Lena
Langshan-Any Cockerel
1. Floyd Stees, Lena; 2. Floyd Stees, Lena
Langshan-Any Pullet
1. Floyd Stees, Lena
Best of Class: 1. Kent Miller, Dixon
Reserve Best of Class: 1. Floyd Stees, Lena
ENGLISH CLASS BREED
Buff Orpington Cock
1. Floyd Stees, Lena; 2. Floyd Stees, Lena
Buff Orpington Hen
1. Floyd Stees, Lena; 2. Floyd Stees, Lena
Buff Orpington Cockerel
1. Floyd Stees, Lena; 2. Floyd Stees, Lena
Buff Orpington Pullet
1. Floyd Stees, Lena
English-Any Other Cock
1. Emma L. Haak, Polo; 2. Emma L. Haak, Polo
English-Any Other Hen
1. Lindsay Huizenga, Milledgeville
Best of Class: 1. Floyd Stees, Lena
Reserve Best of Class: 1. Brett R. Schoenherr, Monmouth, IA
CONTINENTAL CLASS BREED
Hamburg-Any Other Cock
1. Brett R. Schoenherr, Monmouth, IA
Hamburg-Any Other Cockerel
1. Brett R. Schoenherr, Monmouth, IA
Hamburg-Any Other Pullet
1. Brett R. Schoenherr, Monmouth, IA
French-Any Hen
1. Rita Koch, Dakota; 2. Rita Koch, Dakota
Polish-Any Other Cock
1. Ray Hutchinson, Milledgeville; 2. Ray Hutchinson, Milledgeville
Polish-Any Other Hen
1. Ray Hutchinson, Milledgeville; 2. Ray Hutchinson, Milledgeville
Best of Class: 1. Brett R. Schoenherr, Monmouth, IA
Reserve Best of Class: 1. Chris Dixon, Hennepin
ALL OTHER BREEDS CLASS BREED
Games-Modern or Old English Cock
1. Robert Miller, Morrison
Games-Modern or Old English Hen
1. Robert Miller, Morrison
Games-Modern or Old English Cockerel
1. Robert Miller, Morrison; 2. Robert Miller, Morrison
Games-Modern or Old English Pullet
1. Robert Miller, Morrison; 2. Robert Miller, Morrison
All Other Stand Hen
1. Emma Gillette, Rock Falls (below)
All Other Stand Pullet
1. Chris Dixon, Hennepin
Reserve Best of Class
1. Floyd Stees, Lena
CHICKEN OVER ALL CHAMPION
Overall Champion: 1. Chris Dixon, Hennepin
Reserve Over All: 1. Dean Deaver, Milledgeville
BANTAM CLASSES
FEATHER LEGGED CLASS BREED
Cochin-Any Cock
1. Rita Koch, Dakota; 2. Rita Koch, Dakota
Cochin-Any Hen
1. Rita Koch, Dakota; 2. Lindsay Huizenga, Milledgeville
Cochin-Any Cockerel
1. Dean Deaver, Milledgeville; 2. Dean Deaver, Milledgeville
Cochin-Any Pullet
1. Dean Deaver, Milledgeville; 2. Dean Deaver, Milledgeville
Brahma-Any Other Cock
1. Charlee Ebersole, Milledgeville; 2. John Mosqueda, Mark
Brahma-Any Other Hen
1. John Mosqueda, Mark
Brahma-Any Other Cockerel
1. Tyke Hackbarth, Sterling; 2. Tyke Hackbarth, Sterling
Brahma-Any Other Pullet
1. Tyke Hackbarth, Sterling; 2. John Mosqueda, Mark; 3. Tyke Hackbarth, Sterling
Booted AOV Hen
1. Lindsay Huizenga, Milledgeville
White Silkie Hen
1. Dean Deaver, Milledgeville; 2. Clara Nusbaum, Sterling
White Silkie Cockerel
1. Dean Deaver, Milledgeville
White Silkie Pullet (shown above)
1. Dean Deaver, Milledgeville; 2. Lindsay Huizenga, Milledgeville; 3. Lindsay Huizenga, Milledgeville
Black Silkie Pullet
1. Clara Nusbaum, Sterling; 2. Clara Nusbaum, Sterling
Silkie AOV Hen
1. Charlee Ebersole, Milledgeville
Silkie AOV Cockerel
1. Kendra Ebersole, Milledgeville
Best of Class: 1. Dean Deaver, Milledgeville
Reserve Best of Class: 1. Bart Price, Reynolds
SINGLE COMB CLEAN LEGGED CLASS BREED
White Leghorn Hen
1. John Williams, Sheffield; 2. John Williams, Sheffield
White Leghorn Cockerel
1. Charlee Ebersole, Milledgeville
White Leghorn Pullet
1. Charlee Ebersole, Milledgeville; 2. Charlee Ebersole, Milledgeville
Rhode Island Red Cock
1. Bart Price, Reynolds; 2. Floyd Stees, Lena
Rhode Island Red Hen
1. Bart Price, Reynolds; 2. Floyd Stees, Lena
Rhode Island Red Cockerel
1. Bart Price, Reynolds; 2. Bart Price, Reynolds; 3. Floyd Stees, Lena
Rhode Island Red Pullet
1. Bart Price, Reynolds; 2. Bart Price, Reynolds; 3. Chris Dixon, Hennepin
Any Other Single Comb Clean Leg Cock
1. Floyd Stees, Lena; 2. John Williams, Sheffield
All Other Single Comb Clean Leg Hen
1. John Williams, Sheffield; 2. Floyd Stees, Lena
All Other Single Comb Clean Leg Pullet
1. Floyd Stees, Lena
Best of Class: 1. Charlee Ebersole, Milledgeville
Reserve Best of Class: 1. Brett R. Schoenherr, Monmouth, IA
ROSE COMB CLEAN LEGGED CLASS BREED
Wyandote AOV Cock
1. Brett R. Schoenherr, Monmouth, IA; 2. Brett R. Schoenherr, Monmouth, IA
Wyandote AOV Hen
1. Brett R. Schoenherr, Monmouth, IA; 2. Brett R. Schoenherr, Monmouth, IA
Wyandote AOV Pullet
1. Brett R. Schoenherr, Monmouth, IA
All Other Rose Comb Clean Leg Cock
1. John Williams, Sheffield
All Other Rose Comb Clean Leg Hen
1. John Williams, Sheffield
Best of Class: 1. Brett R. Schoenherr, Monmouth, IA
ALL OTHER COMBS CLEAN LEGGED CLASS BREED
Reserve Best In Class: 1. Robert Miller, Morrison
OLD ENGLISH GAME CLASS
Old English Game Any Cock
1. Robert Miller, Morrison; 2. Robert Miller, Morrison; 3. Charlee Ebersole, Milledgeville
Old English Game Any Hen
1. Robert Miller, Morrison; 2. Robert Miller, Morrison; 3. Ray Hutchinson, Milledgeville
Old English Game Any Cockerel
1. Robert Miller, Morrison; 2. Robert Miller, Morrison
Old English Game Any Pullet
1. Robert Miller, Morrison; 2. Robert Miller, Morrison
Best In Class: 1. Robert Miller, Morrison
Reserve Best In Class: 1. Chris Dixon, Hennepin
MODERN GAME CLASS
Modern Game Any Hen
1. Ray Hutchinson, Milledgeville; 2. Chris Dixon, Hennepin; 3. Ray Hutchinson, Milledgeville
Modern Game Any Cock
1. Chris Dixon, Hennepin; 2. Chris Dixon, Hennepin; 3. Ray Hutchinson, Milledgeville
Modern Game Any Cockerel
1. Ray Hutchinson, Milledgeville
Modern Game Any Pullet
1. Chris Dixon, Hennepin; 2. John Mosqueda, Mark; 3. Chris Dixon, Hennepin
Best In Class: 1. Ray Hutchinson, Milledgeville
Reserve Best In Class: 1. Dean Deaver, Milledgeville
CHAMPION
Bantam Over All Best of Show: 1. Dean Deaver, Milledgeville
18-07 / JUNIOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Maddy Hensel of Clinton, IA, repeated as the Premier Exhibitor in the Grains and Forages Division. She also earned Premier Exhibitor Honors in the Vegetable Division at the Junior Agricultural Show.
GRAINS
Premier Exhibitor: Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA
Runner-Up: Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick
Best Scarecrow: Hannah Gabbard, Thomson
Largest Sunflower: Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA
Judge’s Choice Winner: Hannah Gabbard, Thomson, for Small Scarecrow
Best of Show: Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA, for Little Red Wagon Vegetable Display
2017 CROP
One Gallon Jar of Wheat
1. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 2. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick
One Gallon Jar of Oats
1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 3. Lauryn G. Kuehl, Fulton
One Gallon Jar of Rye
1. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 2. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 3. Lauryn G. Kuehl, Fulton
One Gallon Jar of Soybeans
1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA
One Gallon Jar of Shelled Corn
1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 3. Lauryn G. Kuehl, Fulton
2018 CROP
Best Ear of Field Corn
1. Marissa Folkers, Morrison; 2. Lauryn G. Kuehl, Fulton; 3. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick
Longest Ear of Corn
1. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 2. Lauryn G. Kuehl, Fulton; 3. Marissa Folkers, Morrison
Single Stalk Hill of Corn In Container
1. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 2. Marissa Folkers, Morrison; 3. Lauryn G. Kuehl, Fulton
Two or More Stalk Hills of Corn In Container
1. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 2. Lauryn G. Kuehl, Fulton; 3. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick
Best 4″ Slice of Alfalfa
1. Lauryn G. Kuehl, Fulton; 2. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 3. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick
Best 4″ Slice of Grass Hay
1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 3. Lauryn G. Kuehl, Fulton
Best 4″ Slice of Mixed Hay
1. Lauryn G. Kuehl, Fulton; 2. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 3. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick
Best 4″ Slice of Wheat Straw
1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA
Best 4″ Slice of Oat Straw
1. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 2. Lauryn G. Kuehl, Fulton; 3. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick
Best Display of Farm Grains and Products from Above Classes
1. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 2. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick
Five Stalks Soybeans In Bundle
1. Gracie A. Witmer, Sterling; 2. Brady Abell, Tampico; 3. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick
Best Five Ears of Field Corn
1. Marissa Folkers, Morrison; 2. Grady T. Witmer, Sterling; 3. Brady Abell, Tampico
Small Scarecrow – 36″ Tall, Trophy by Howard Scott Family, Cordova
1. Hannah Gabbard, Thomson; 2. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 3. Gracie A. Witmer, Sterling
VEGETABLES
Premier Exhibitor: Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick
Runner-Up: Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA
Kyle Miller Memorial Award: Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA, for Little Red Wagon Vegetable Display
Best of Show: Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA, for Little Red Wagon Vegetable Display
Red Potatoes
1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Evan White, Morrison
White Potatoes
1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Evan White, Morrison
Three White Onions
1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Lauryn G. Kuehl, Fulton; 3. Evan White, Morrison
Three Red Onions
1. Lauryn G. Kuehl, Fulton; 2. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 3. Evan White, Morrison
Three Yellow Onions
1. Lauryn G. Kuehl, Fulton; 2. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick
Three Table Beets
1. Lauryn G. Kuehl, Fulton
Three Pickle Cucumbers (No less than 3″ or no more than 4″ long)
1. Grady T. Witmer, Sterling; 2. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 3. Alex Abell, Tampico
Three Slicing Cucumbers
1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Evan White, Morrison; 3. Kloee Snyder, Fulton
Three Carrots
1. Evan White, Morrison
Three Green Bell Peppers
1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 3. Evan White, Morrison
Three Habanero Peppers
1. Brice Keller, Geneseo; 2. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 3. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA
Three Jalapeno Peppers
1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Brice Keller, Geneseo; 3. Brady Abell, Tampico
Three Sweet Banana Peppers
1. Evan White, Morrison; 2. Brice Keller, Geneseo; 3. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA
Three Tomato-Roma
1. Brice Keller, Geneseo; 2. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 3. Lauryn G. Kuehl, Fulton
Three Tomato-Yellow
1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Brice Keller, Geneseo; 3. Evan White, Morrison
Three Red Cherry Tomato
1. Evan White, Morrison; 2. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 3. Lauryn G. Kuehl, Fulton
Three Tomato-Red
1. Brice Keller, Geneseo; 2. Brady Abell, Tampico; 3. Evan White, Morrison
Three Tomato-Red Pear
1. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 2. Brice Keller, Geneseo
Three Tomato-Green (Not Ripe)
1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Evan White, Morrison; 3. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA
Three Heirloom Tomatoes
1. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA
One Eggplant-Black Beauty
1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA
Five Snap Beans-Green
1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Grady T. Witmer, Sterling; 3. Gracie A. Witmer, Sterling
Five Snap Beans-Yellow
1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Brice Keller, Geneseo
Best Sugar Baby Watermelon
1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 3. Brice Keller, Geneseo
Best Muskmelon
1. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 2. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 3. Brice Keller, Geneseo
Largest Watermelon By Weight
1. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 2. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 3. Brice Keller, Geneseo
Largest Blue Hubbard Squash
1. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 2. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick
One Crook Neck Squash
1. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 2. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 3. Brice Keller, Geneseo
One Butternut Squash
1. Brice Keller, Geneseo; 2. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 3. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick
One Buttercup Squash
1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA
One Table Ace Queen Squash
1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Brice Keller, Geneseo; 3. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA
Most Unusual Size and Shape Vegetable Grown in 2017
1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Alex Abell, Tampico; 3. Brice Keller, Geneseo
Two Zucchini
1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Evan White, Morrison; 3. Alex Abell, Tampico
Largest Pumpkin by Weight
1. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 2. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick
Three Miniature Pumpkins
1. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA
Five Ears Sweet Corn-Yellow with Husk, do not peel back
1. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA
Five Ears Sweet Corn- Mixed with Husk, do not peel back
1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 3. Marissa Folkers, Morrison
One Head of Cabbage
1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Evan White, Morrison
Largest Sunflower by Diameter
1. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 2. Brice Keller, Geneseo; 3. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick
Best and Largest Display of Gourds
1. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 2. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick
Best Display of Above Produce
1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Evan White, Morrison; 3. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA
Best Decorated Gourd
1. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA
Best Decorated Pumpkin
1. Zachary Gabbard, Thomson; 2. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 3. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick
Best Display of Vegetables In Little Red Wagon, Trophy by Kyle Miller Memorial Fund
1. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 2. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 3. Lauryn G. Kuehl, Fulton
18-06/ OPEN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Sheldon Geison of Chadwick repeated as Premier Exhibitor, in both the Grain and Vegetable Divisions at the Open Agricultural Products Show. Geison also took the Mrs. L. A. Abbott Traveling Trophy Award, Best of Show, and Best and Greatest Variety Honor.
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 Trophy, by American Gear, Prophetstown: Jessie Harridge, Morrison
Judge’s Choice Winner: Jessie Harridge, Morrison, for Scarecrow
Best and Greatest Variety
1. David Cook, Morrison; 2. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick
2017 CROP
Collection of Grain and/or Forage
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. David Cook, Morrison
One Gallon Jar of Wheat
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. David Cook, Morrison
One Gallon Jar of Oats
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. David Cook, Morrison
One Gallon Jar of Rye
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. David Cook, Morrison
One Gallon Jar of Soybeans
1. Martin Koster, Morrison; 2. Cindy Young, Erie; 3. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick
One Gallon Jar of Shelled Corn
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 3. Kristy R. Witmer, Sterling
2018 CROP
Best Ear of Corn
1. Andrew C. Cruse, Prophetstown; 2. Kristy R. Witmer, Sterling; 3. Glenn H. Peterson, Morrison
Longest Ear of Corn
1. Cindy Young, Erie; 2. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 3. David Cook, Morrison
Single Stalk Hill Corn In Container
1. Bob White, Morrison; 2. Andrew C. Cruse, Prophetstown; 3. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick
Two or More Stalk Hill of Corn In Container
1. Andrew C. Cruse, Prophetstown; 2. Martin Koster, Morrison; 3. David Cook, Morrison
Best 4″ Slice of Alfalfa
1. Andrew C. Cruse, Prophetstown; 2. Glenn H. Peterson, Morrison; 3. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick
Best 4″ Slice of Grass Hay
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. David Cook, Morrison
Best 4″ Slice of Mixed Hay
1. Andrew C. Cruse, Prophetstown; 2. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 3. David Cook, Morrison
Best 4″ Slice of Oat Straw
1. David Cook, Morrison; 2. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick
Best 4″ Slice of Wheat Straw
1. Andrew C. Cruse, Prophetstown; 2. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 3. David Cook, Morrison
2018 CROP
Best Five Ears of Field Corn
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. David Cook, Morrison; 3. Kristy R. Witmer, Sterling
Best Five Ears of Popcorn with husk (do not peel back)
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 3. David Cook, Morrison
Best 5 Ears of Indian/Calico with husk (do not peel back)
1. David Cook, Morrison; 2. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 3. Merle Daniels, Morrison
Five Stalks Soybeans Bundled
1. Kristy R. Witmer, Sterling; 2. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 3. Andrew C. Cruse, Prophetstown
Scarecrow
Trophy by American Gear, Prophetstown
1. Jessie Harridge, Morrison; 2. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 3. Alexander Gabbard, Thomson
VEGETABLES
Premier Exhibitor: Sheldon Geison, Chadwick
Runner-Up: Merle Daniels, Morrison
Mr. or Mrs. Potato Head Winner: Merle Daniels, Morrison
Largest Sunflower: Melisa Turner, Prophetstown
Best of Show, Best and Greatest Variety: Sheldon Geison, Chadwick
Best and Greatest Variety of Garden Vegetables
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. David Cook, Morrison
Market Basket, 1/2 Bushel Basket (Sheldon Geison’ basket is shown below.)
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 3. Donna Young, Sterling
Best Display Storage Vegetables
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 3. Donna Young, Sterling
New England Boiled Dinner Basket
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Gourds Best Assortment (Merle Daniels’ gourds are shown below.)
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown; 3. David Cook, Morrison
Five Snap Beans-Yellow
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Five Snap Beans-Green
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. Steven D. Schroeder, Morrison; 3. Cindy Young, Erie
Two Zucchini-Green
1. David Cook, Morrison; 2. Cindy Young, Erie; 3. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick
Two Table Queen Squash
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 3. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown
Two Crook Neck Squash
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. David Cook, Morrison; 3. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown
Two Buttercup Squash
1. David Cook, Morrison; 2. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick
Two Butternut Squash
1. David Cook, Morrison; 2. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Largest by Weight Blue Hubbard Squash
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. David Cook, Morrison
Most Unusual Size Shape Color Vegetable Grown in 2017
1. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. David Cook, Morrison
Three Miniature Pumpkins-Orange
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. David Cook, Morrison; 3. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown
Largest Pumpkin by Weight
1. Max Jacobs, Sterling; 2. Ann Brackemyer, Morrison; 3. David Cook, Morrison
Best Pie Pumpkin
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 3. David Cook, Morrison
Best Sugar Baby Watermelon
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown; 3. David Cook, Morrison
Largest Watermelon By Weight
1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. David Cook, Morrison; 3. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick
One Muskmelon
1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. David Cook, Morrison; 3. Mark A. Deutscher, Fulton
One Cabbage
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. Eric Bergen, Morrison; 3. Amanda Dawes, Morrison
Three Carrots
1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
One Black Beauty Eggplant
1. David Cook, Morrison; 2. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 3. Cindy Young, Erie
Three Red Onions
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Three White Onions
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Three Yellow Onions
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Largest Onion by Weight
1. Ann Brackemyer, Morrison; 2. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 3. Steven D. Schroeder, Morrison
Three Green Bell Peppers
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. Mark Zink, Rock Falls; 3. DeAnna Schindel, Morrison
Three Habanero Peppers
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown; 3. Cindy Young, Erie
Three Jalapeno Peppers
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. Steven D. Schroeder, Morrison; 3. Jennifer L Witmer, Sterling
Three Sweet Banana Peppers
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Cindy Young, Erie
Three Cucumbers for Slicing
1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick
Three Pickling Cucumbers
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. Cindy Young, Erie; 3. Donna Young, Sterling
Three Table Beets
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Three Red Cherry Tomatoes
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Cindy Young, Erie; 3. Merle Daniels, Morrison
Three Preserving Roma Tomatoes
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Three Yellow Pear Tomatoes
1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 3. Mark Zink, Rock Falls
Three Red Pear Tomatoes
1. David Cook, Morrison
Three Green Red Tomatoes
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. Cindy Young, Erie; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Three Tomatoes
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. Cindy Young, Erie; 3. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown
Largest Tomato by Weight
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. Andrew C. Cruse, Prophetstown; 3. Max Jacobs, Sterling
Three Heirloom Tomatoes
1. Beverly Peterson, Prophetstown; 2. David Cook, Morrison; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Largest Sunflower by Diameter
1. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown; 2. Deb Foreman, Sterling; 3. Merle Daniels, Morrison
Figure of Scene Made of Fresh Vegetables
1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Jessie Harridge, Morrison; 3. David Cook, Morrison
Best Decorated Gourd
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. David Cook, Morrison; 3. Max Jacobs, Sterling
Best Decorated Pumpkin
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 3. David Cook, Morrison
Best Five Ears of Yellow Sweet Corn with husk, not peeled back
1. David Cook, Morrison
Best Five Ears of Mixed Sweet Corn with husk, not peeled back
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. David Cook, Morrison; 3. Mark A. Deutscher, Fulton
POTATOES
White Potatoes
1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Red Potatoes
1. Sheldon Geison, Chadwick; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Mr. or Mrs. Potato Head, Trophy by Rock River Lumber and Grain, Prophetstown
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. David Cook, Morrison; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
18-14 / JUNIOR DAIRY
Hannah Zinke of Morrison showed the Grand Champion Ayrshire for the fifth year in a row and the Grand Champion Jersey for the third year in a row, at the Junior Dairy Show.
GRAND CHAMPIONS SUMMARY
Ayrshire: Hannah Zinke, Morrison
Brown Swiss and All Other Breeds: Dylan Houzenga, Morrison
Holstein: Hannah Linder, Morrison
Jersey: Hannah Zinke, Morrison
AYRSHIRE
Junior Heifer Calf
1. Hannah Zinke, Morrison; 2. Alayna Zinke, Morrison
Summer Yearling Heifer
1. Hannah Zinke, Morrison
Junior Yearling Heifer
1. Hannah Zinke, Morrison
Senior Yearling Heifer
1. Hannah Zinke, Morrison
Two Year Old Cow
1. Hannah Zinke, Morrison
Three Year Old Cow
1. Hannah Zinke, Morrison
Best Udder Cow In Milk
1. Hannah Zinke, Morrison; 2. Alayna Zinke, Morrison
Dam and Daughter
1. Hannah Zinke, Morrison; 2. Alayna Zinke, Morrison
Junior Champion Female Ayrshire
1. Hannah Zinke, Morrison
Senior Champion Female Ayrshire
1. Hannah Zinke, Morrison
Grand Champion Female Ayrshire
1. Hannah Zinke, Morrison
BROWN SWISS AND ALL OTHER BREEDS
Intermediate Heifer Calf
1. Dylan Houzenga, Morrison
Two Year Old Cow
1. Dylan Houzenga, Morrison
Best Udder Cow In Milk
1. Dylan Houzenga, Morrison
Damand Daughter
1. Dylan Houzenga, Morrison
Brown Swiss Junior Champion Female
1. Dylan Houzenga, Morrison
Brown Swiss Senior Champion Female
1. Dylan Houzenga, Morrison
Brown Swiss Grand Champion Female
1. Dylan Houzenga, Morrison
HOLSTEIN
Junior Heifer Calf
1. Alayna Zinke, Morrison; 2. Hannah Linder, Morrison
Intermediate Heifer Calf
1. Alayna Zinke, Morrison; 2. Hannah Linder, Morrison
Senior Heifer Calf
1. Hannah Linder, Morrison; 2. Matt L. Mulderink, Morrison; 3. Matt L. Mulderink, Morrison
Summer Yearling Heifer
1. Matt L. Mulderink, Morrison; 2. Hannah Linder, Morrison
Junior Yearling Heifer
1. Hannah Linder, Morrison
Intermediate Yearling Heifer
1. Hannah Linder, Morrison
Senior Yearling Heifer
1. Hannah Linder, Morrison
Two Year Old Cow
1. Hannah Linder, Morrison
Three Year Old Cow
1. Hannah Linder, Morrison
Four Year Old Cow and Over
1. Hannah Linder, Morrison
Five Year Old Cow
1. Hannah Linder, Morrison
Best Udder Cow In Milk
1. Hannah Linder, Morrison
Dry Cow
1. Hannah Linder, Morrison
Dam and Daughter
1. Hannah Linder, Morrison
Holstein Junior Champion Female
1. Hannah Zinke, Morrison
Holstein Senior Champion Female
1. Hannah Linder, Morrison
Holstein Grand Champion Female
1. Hannah Linder, Morrison
JERSEY
Intermediate Heifer Calf
1. Hannah Zinke, Morrison
Two Year Old Cow
1. Hannah Zinke, Morrison
Best Udder Cow In Milk
1. Hannah Zinke, Morrison
Dam and Daughter
1. Hannah Zinke, Morrison
Jersey Junior Champion Female
1. Hannah Zinke, Morrison
Jersey Senior Champion Female
1. Hannah Zinke, Morrison
Jersey Grand Champion
1. Hannah Zinke, Morrison
18-13 / OPEN DAIRY
Penny Milnes of Morrison took Supreme Champion Female Over-All-Breeds at the Open Dairy Show. Milnes also showed the Best Three Females Over-All-Breeds.
TROPHY AWARD, by Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc., Supreme Champion female over-all-breeds: Penny Milnes, Morrison
AWARD OF FLATWARE SET, Best Three Females Over-All-Breeds: Penny Milnes, Morrison
GRAND CHAMPIONS SUMMARY
Ayrshire: Penny Milnes, Morrison
Brown Swiss and All Other Breeds: Dylan Houzenga, Morrison
Holstein: Todd Gengenbach, Thomson
Jersey: Hannah Zinke, Morrison
AYSHIRE
Junior Heifer Calf
1. Hannah Zinke, Morrison; 2. Penny Milnes, Morrison; 3. Hannah Zinke, Morrison
Intermediate Heifer Calf
1. Penny Milnes, Morrison; 2. Tyler Isenhart, Chadwick; 3. Penny Milnes, Morrison
Summer Yearling Heifer
1. Penny Milnes, Morrison; 2. Hannah Zinke, Morrison
Junior Yearling Heifer
1. Hannah Zinke, Morrison; 2. Penny Milnes, Morrison
Senior Yearling Heifer
1. Penny Milnes, Morrison; 2. Hannah Zinke, Morrison
Junior Champion Female
1. Hannah Zinke, Morrison
Cow, Two Years Old
1. Hannah Zinke, Morrison
Cow, Three Years Old
1. Hannah Zinke, Morrison; 2. Penny Milnes, Morrison
Cow, Four Years Old
1. Penny Milnes, Morrison
Cow, 5 and Over
1. Penny Milnes, Morrison
Senior Champion Female
1. Penny Milnes, Morrison
Grand Champion Female
1. Penny Milnes, Morrison
Best Uddered Cow In Milk
1. Penny Milnes, Morrison; 2. Hannah Zinke, Morrison; 3. Hannah Zinke, Morrison
Pair of Cows
1. Hannah Zinke, Morrison; 2. Penny Milnes, Morrison
Best Three Females
1. Penny Milnes, Morrison; 2. Hannah Zinke, Morrison; 3. Penny Milnes, Morrison
Dam and Daughter
1. Hannah Zinke, Morrison; 2. Hannah Zinke, Morrison; 3. Penny Milnes, Morrison
Calf Graded Herd
1. Penny Milnes, Morrison; 2. Hannah Zinke, Morrison; 3. Penny Milnes, Morrison
Exhibitors Herd
1. Hannah Zinke, Morrison
BROWN SWISS AND ALL OTHER BREEDS
Junior Heifer Calf
1. Renee Koster, Dixon
Intermediate Heifer Calf
1. Dylan Houzenga, Morrison
Junior Champion Female
1. Dylan Houzenga, Morrison
Cow, Two Years Old
1. Dylan Houzenga, Morrison
Cow, Five and Over
1. Renee Koster, Dixon
Senior Champion Female
1. Dylan Houzenga, Morrison
Grand Champion Female
1. Dylan Houzenga, Morrison
Best Uddered Cow In Milk
1. Dylan Houzenga, Morrison; 2. Renee Koster, Dixon
Dam and Daughter
1. Dylan Houzenga, Morrison; 2. Renee Koster, Dixon
HOLSTEIN
Junior Heifer Calf
1. Todd Gengenbach, Thomson; 2. Alayna Zinke, Morrison; 3. Hannah Linder, Morrison
Intermediate Heifer Calf
1. Todd Gengenbach, Thomson; 2. Alayna Zinke, Morrison; 3. Kent R. Linder, Morrison
Senior Heifer Calf
1. Hannah Linder, Morrison; 2. Matt L. Mulderink, Morrison; 3. Matt L. Mulderink, Morrison
Summer Yearling Heifer
1. Matt L. Mulderink, Morrison; 2. Hannah Linder, Morrison
Junior Yearling Heifer
1. Hannah Linder, Morrison
Intermediate Yearling Heifer
1. Hannah Linder, Morrison
Senior Yearling Heifer
1. Hannah Linder, Morrison
Junior Champion Female
1. Todd Gengenbach, Thomson
Cow, Two Years Old
1. Hannah Linder, Morrison; 2. 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 and Over
1. Hannah Linder, Morrison; 2. Hannah Linder, Morrison
Cow, Dry – Three and Over
1. Hannah Linder, Morrison; 2. Hannah Linder, Morrison
Senior Champion Female
1. Hannah Linder, Morrison
Grand Champion Female
1. Todd Gengenbach, Thomson
Best Uddered Cow In Milk
1. Hannah Linder, Morrison; 2. Hannah Linder, Morrison
Pair of Cows
1. Hannah Linder, Morrison; 2. Hannah Linder, Morrison
Best Three Females
1. Hannah Linder, Morrison
Dam and Daughter
1. Hannah Linder, Morrison; 2. Hannah Linder, Morrison
Calf Graded Herd
1. Hannah Linder, Morrison
Exhibitors Herd
1. Hannah Linder, Morrison; 2. Kent R. Linder, Morrison
JERSEY
Intermediate Heifer Calf
1. Hannah Zinke, Morrison
Junior Champion Female
1. Hannah Zinke, Morrison
Cow, Two Yrs. Old
1. Hannah Zinke, Morrison
Senior Champion Female
1. Hannah Zinke, Morrison
Grand Champion Female
1. Hannah Zinke, Morrison
Best Uddered Cow In Milk
1. Hannah Zinke, Morrison
Dam and Daughter
1. Hannah Zinke, Morrison
BEST OVERALL
Three Females: 1. Penny Milnes, Morrison
Supreme Champion Female, Trophy by Swiss Valley Milk Producers: 1. Penny Milnes, Morrison; 2. Hannah Zinke, Morrison
18-11 / JUNIOR FLORICULTURE
Audrey Gesiakowski of Sterling took Premier Exhibitor Honors plus earned the most Blue Ribbons, with a count of 18 . Gesiakowski also took a Best of Show Rosette for a Dried Arrangement in Bouquets and Arrangements, at the Junior Floriculture Show.
AWARDS
Premier Exhibitor Trophy, by SB Floral & Design, Morrison: Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
Most Blue Ribbons by K & R Greenhouse, Morrison: Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling – 18
ROSETTE AWARDS
Best of Show, Bouquets and Arrangements: Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling, with Dried Arrangement
Best of Show, Table Settings: Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling, with 4th of July Party
BOUQUETS AND ARRANGEMENTS
Arrangement for Teenage Girl
1. Gina Lee, Morrison; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling
Arrangement In Small Wicker Basket
1. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
Small Marigolds (French)
1. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Gina Lee, Morrison; 3. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
Zinnias
1. Gina Lee, Morrison; 2. Kloee Snyder, Fulton
Coleus-Flower
1. Gina Lee, Morrison; 2. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
Pansies
1. Gina Lee, Morrison
Petunias
1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling
Snap Dragons
1. Gina Lee, Morrison
Daisies
1. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
Arrangement Dried or Silk Material
1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Justin Gesiakowski, Sterling
Arrangement of Dried or Silk Material
1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling
Arrangement for a Small Table
1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling
“Hit The Road” Arrangement
1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
Arrangement In Old Fashioned Container
1. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
My Favorite Arrangement
1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
Arrangement for Kitchen
1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling
Patriotic Arrangement
1. Alex Manon, Dixon; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling
Arrangement of Hosta Leaves
1. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Kloee Snyder, Fulton; 3. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
Arrangement In Animal Planter
1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Gina Lee, Morrison
Arrangement In Western Theme
1. Alex Manon, Dixon; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling
Mixed Bouquet
1. Kloee Snyder, Fulton; 2. Alex Manon, Dixon; 3. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
Arrangement Sports Theme
1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling
Reflections
1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling
Arrangement Disney Theme
1. Alex Manon, Dixon; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
Arrangement-Include Stuffed Animal
1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling
Arrangement by Boy Who Loves Flowers
1. Justin Gesiakowski, Sterling
Arrangement Using Birdhouse
1. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
Arrangement Including Angel(s)
1. Alex Manon, Dixon; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling
Christmas Arrangement
1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling
Arrangement for My Teacher
1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling
Birthday Party Arrangement
1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling
POTTED PLANTS
House Plant
1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
Blooming House Plants
1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
Hanging Plant
1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
Cactus or Succulent
1. Kloee Snyder, Fulton; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
Dish Garden
1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
TABLE SETTINGS
Tea for Two
1. Justin Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Justin Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Alex Manon, Dixon
Pizza Party by The Pool
1. Alex Manon, Dixon; 2. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling
4th of July Party (4)
1. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Alex Manon, Dixon
Country Style (4)
1. Alex Manon, Dixon; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
Star Wars Theme (4)
1. Alex Manon, Dixon; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
18-05 / OPEN HORTICULTURE
Merle Daniels of Morrison earned Premier Exhibitor Honors for the second year in a row at the Open Horticulture Show. Donna Young of Sterling took Reserve Honors.
AWARDS
Premier ExhibitorL Merle Daniels, Morrison
Reserve Premier Exhibitor: Donna Young, Sterling
Best of Show: Merle Daniels, Morrison, with Apple Head Doll exhibit
APPLES
Delicious
1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 3. Theresa Zink, Rock Falls
Any Other One Variety
1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Steven D. Schroeder, Morrison
Summer or Early Fall Apples
1. Lauryn G. Kuehl, Fulton
CRABAPPLES
Whitney
1. Theresa Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Siberian
1. Bob Boone, Prophetstown
PEARS
Bartlett
1. Amanda Dawes, Morrison; 2. Eric Bergen, Morrison; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Any Other One Variety
1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
PEACHES
Any One Variety
1. Steven D. Schroeder, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Amy Oudekerk, Morrison
GRAPES
Concord
1. Bob Boone, Prophetstown; 2. Mark A. Deutscher, Fulton; 3. Merle Daniels, Morrison
Delaware
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison
Niagara
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison
Any Other One Variety
1. Bob Boone, Prophetstown
BERRIES
Any Edible Berry
1. Steven D. Schroeder, Morrison; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Theresa Zink, Rock Falls
DISPLAY OF FRUITS
Six Kinds of Fruit
1. Donna Young, Sterling
Apple Head Doll
1. Merle Daniels, Morrison