Below are Thursday, August 16, 2024, Exhibit winners: Open Culinary; Open Floriculture; Junior Floriculture; Open Beef; Open Sheep; Open Heavy Horses; Tractor Pull classes. All states are Illinois, and all towns are Morrison, unless noted.
24-19 / OPEN CULINARY
Elaine Seevers, of Cordova, took Premier Exhibitor Honors in the Baked Goods Sections and the Yeast Products Sections. Ashley Vandermyde, of Morrison, took Premier Exhibitor Honors in the Canned Goods Sections at the Open Culinary Show.
PREMIER EXHIBITOR HONORS
Baked Goods Sections (Sponsored By HyVee, Clinton, IA)
Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Canned Goods Sections (Sponsored By Sullivan’s Foods)
Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison
Yeast Products Sections (Sponsored By Midland States Bank)
Elaine Seevers, Cordova
AWARDS
Judge’s Choice for Best Baked Goods (Sponsored By Farmers National Bank)
Nancy Stevens, Morrison
Judge’s Choice for Best Over-All Canned Goods
Mike Selburg, Lyndon
CANNED FRUIT
Pears
1. Tyler Hayes, East Dubuque; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Applesauce
1. Steven D. Schroeder, Morrison; 2. Tyler Hayes, East Dubuque; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Peaches
1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Steven D. Schroeder, Morrison; 3. Ann Brackemyer, Morrison
Any Other Pie Filling (fruit)
1. Tyler Hayes, East Dubuque; 2. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Any Other
1. Quinn James, Morrison
CANNED VEGETABLES
Green Beans Or Yellow Beans
1. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison; 2. Steven D. Schroeder, Morrison; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Tomatoes
1. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Any Other
1. Tyler Hayes, East Dubuque; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
DISPLAYS JELLIES & JAMS
Jellies (4 Kinds)
1. Steven D. Schroeder, Morrison; 2. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison
Jams (4 Kinds)
1. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 3. Steven D. Schroeder, Morrison
JELLIES, JAMS, PRESERVES, ETC.
Any Pepper Jelly
1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison
Strawberry Jelly
1. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison
Red Raspberry Jelly
1. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison
Blackberry Jelly
1. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison
Black Raspberry Jelly
1. Kerensa K. Pink, Sterling
Grape Jelly
1. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison; 2. Mary Vos, Morrison; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Apple Jelly
1. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison
Any Other Jelly
1. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison; 2. Ann Brackemyer, Morrison; 3. Steven D. Schroeder, Morrison
Red Raspberry Jam
1. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison
Peach Jam
1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Steven D. Schroeder, Morrison; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Cherry Jam
1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Steven D. Schroeder, Morrison
Strawberry Jam
1. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison; 2. Danielle Finkle, Morrison; 3. Kerensa K. Pink, Sterling
Blackberry Jam
1. Steven D. Schroeder, Morrison; 2. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison
Strawberry Rhubarb Jam
1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Steven D. Schroeder, Morrison
Any Other Jam
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Steven D. Schroeder, Morrison; 3. Michelle VanderEide, Fulton
Sweet Cucumber Pickles
1. Tex Suarez, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Bread And Butter Pickles
1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Jean Tichler, Morrison
Beet Pickles
1. Jean Tichler, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Dill Pickles
1. Susan L. Devers, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Any Other Pickles
1. Tex Suarez, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Any Other Relish
1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Tex Suarez, Morrison; 3. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison
Honey
1. Ellen Feltes, Morrison; 2. Mike Selburg, Lyndon; 3. Jennifer L. Witmer, Sterling
Salsa
1. Jean Tichler, Morrison; 2. Abby Temple, Fulton; 3. Tyler Hayes, East Dubuque
Canned Meat (1 Quart), Any Other
1. Mary Vos, Morrison,
Butter
1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Abby Temple, Fulton; 3. Tyler Hayes, East Dubuque
JUICES, CIDERS, WINE & BEER
Tomato Juice
1. Steven D. Schroeder, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Any Other Juice
1. Steven D. Schroeder, Morrison
Cider
1. Mike Selburg, Lyndon; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Wine
1. Mike Selburg, Lyndon; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Evan Sipes, Morrison
Beer
1. Mike Selburg, Lyndon
SOUP & SAUCES
Pizza Sauce
1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Spaghetti Sauce
1. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Any Other Sauce/Soup
1. Abby Temple, Fulton; 2. Danielle Finkle, Morrison
BREADS & MUFFINS
Loaf White Bread (Yeast)
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Whole Wheat Bread (Yeast)
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Cinnamon Bread (Yeast)
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
French Bread (Yeast)
1. Deb S, VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
12″ Pizza Crust
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Any Other Yeast Bread
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Yeast Rolls -3
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Deb S, VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Kylie Schipper, Rock Falls
Clover Leaf Rolls (Yeast)-3
1. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Cinnamon Rolls (Yeast)
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Kylie Schipper, Rock Falls
Coffee Cake (Yeast)
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Carmel Pecan Rolls (Yeast)
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Zucchini Bread
1. Keagan M. Bruins, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Nancy Stevens, Morrison
Banana Bread (No Nuts)
1. Lori Belt, Morrison; 2. Abby Temple, Fulton; 3. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison
Corn Bread (Small Loaf)
1. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Lemon Bread
1. Lori Belt, Morrison; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 3. Carolyn Aiken, Morrison
Apricot Bread
1. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison
Cranberry Bread
1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Lori Belt, Morrison; 3. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison
Pumpkin Bread
1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Keagan M. Bruins, Morrison; 3. Lori Belt, Morrison
Nut Bread
1. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Date Nut Bread
1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Any Other Quick Bread
1. Lori Belt, Morrison; 2. Jenny Butkus, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Any Other Turnover
1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Baking Powder Biscuits (3)
1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Nancy Stevens, Morrison
Raisin Bran Muffins (3)
1. Lori Belt, Morrison; 2. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison
Blueberry Muffins (3)
1. Abby Temple, Fulton; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Pumpkin Muffins (3)
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Danielle Finkle, Morrison; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Apple Muffins (3)
1. Lori Belt, Morrison; 2. Lisa M. Lindquist, Sterling; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Corn Muffins (3)
1. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Nancy Stevens, Morrison
Zucchini Muffins (3)
1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Danielle Finkle, Morrison; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Any Other Muffins (3)
1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Lori Belt, Morrison; 3. Nancy Stevens, Morrison
CAKES
Rhubarb Cake (No Frosting)
1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison
Angelfood (No Icing)
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Laurie Sim, Morrison
Carrot Or Zucchini (White Icing)
1. Lisa M. Lindquist, Sterling
Any Other Cake
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Heather Luckritz, Clinton, IA
Lemon Bars
1. Ann M. Schipper, Erie; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Any Other Pudding Dessert
1. Deb .S VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Heather Luckritz, Clinton, IA; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Coconut Cake (Icing)
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Laurie Sim, Morrison; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
White 3 Layer Cake (Icing)
1. Danielle Finkle, Morrison; 2. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
German Chocolate Cake (Icing)
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison
Bundt Cake (Icing)
1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Carolyn Aiken, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Banana Cake (Icing)
1. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Lisa M. Lindquist, Sterling
Recipe Using A Boxed Mix
1. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Heather Luckritz, Clinton, IA
Jello Cake
1. Heather Luckritz, Clinton, IA; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison
Yellow Cake (Icing)
1. Laurie Sim, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Lisa M. Lindquist, Sterling
Devils Food Cake (Chocolate Icing)
1. Danielle Finkle, Morrison; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
1. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison
Jelly Roll
1. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison
Decorated Cupcakes (6)
1. Kathleen Smith, Walnut; 2. Danielle Finkle, Morrison
Dessert Pizza
1. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Applesauce Cake (Cream Cheese Or Light Icing)
1. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Lisa M. Lindquist, Sterling; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Spice Cake (Icing)
1. Laurie Sim, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Chiffon Cake
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Andy Sim, Morrison
Chocolate Sheet Cake (Icing)
1. Lisa M. Lindquist, Sterling; 2. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Cheesecake-Plain
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Cheesecake-Fruit
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Cheesecake-Any Other
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Decorated Cake Pops (12)
1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
DECORATED CAKES
Best Decorated Birthday Cake (some edible)
1. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Christine Buis, Fulton
Decorated Wedding Cake
1. Ann M. Schipper, Erie; 2. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Vivian Baker, Morrison
Most Unusual Decorated Cake (all edible)
1. Christine Buis, Fulton
Best Decorated Cake (All Edible)
1. Ann M. Schipper, Erie; 2. Christine Buis, Fulton
Best Decorated Cake, Some Non-Edible
1. Christine Buis, Fulton
Most Unusual Cake, Some Non Edible
1. Ally Tomman, Sterling; 2. Christine Buis, Fulton
Best Decorated Cake/Wedding Cake: (Sponsored By Farmers National Bank)
Ann M. Schipper, Erie
COOKIES
Decorated Sugar Cookies (12)
1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Kylie Schipper, Rock Falls; 3. Jamie M. Riedl, Morrison
Peanut Butter Cookies
1. Heather Luckritz, Clinton, IA; 2. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Danielle Finkle, Morrison
Sugar Cookies
1. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Lisa M. Lindquist, Sterling; 3. Nancy Stevens, Morrison
Cake Mix Cookies
1. Tyler Hayes, East Dubuque; 2. Lori Belt, Morrison; 3. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison
Sandwich Cookies
1. Ann M. Schipper, Erie; 2. Lori Belt, Morrison; 3. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison
Chocolate Chip Cookies
1. Danielle Finkle, Morrison; 2. Jamie M. Riedl, Morrison; 3. Nancy Stevens, Morrison
M & M Cookies
1. Danielle Finkle, Morrison; 2. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Jamie M. Riedl, Morrison
Filled Cookies
1. Lori Belt, Morrison; 2. Danielle Finkle, Morrison; 3. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison
Gingerdrop Molasses Cookies
1. Lori Belt, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison
Drop Cookies
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Lori Belt, Morrison
Oatmeal Cookies
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Ann M. Schipper, Erie; 3. Lori Belt, Morrison
Applesauce Cookies
1. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 3. Lori Belt, Morrison
Thumbprint Cookies
1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Nancy Stevens, Morrison
Snickerdoodles
1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Lisa M. Lindquist, Sterling; 3. Keagan M. Bruins, Morrison
Date Bars
1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison
Carrot Bars
1. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Laurie Sim, Morrison
Brownies
1. Lori Belt, Morrison; 2. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Abby Temple, Fulton
No Bake Cookies
1. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Lori Belt, Morrison; 3. Heather Luckritz, Clinton, IA
Plain Rice Krispie Treats
1. Vivian Baker, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Lori Belt, Morrison
Cereal Cookies
1. Ann M. Schipper, Erie; 2. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Nancy Stevens, Morrison
Any Other Cookies
1. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Abby Temple, Fulton; 3. Jenny Butkus, Morrison
Best Display Cookies & Candy
1. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison
CANDY
Divinity
1. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Danielle Finkle, Morrison
Bridal Mints
1. Abby Temple, Fulton; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 3. Lisa M. Lindquist, Sterling
Chocolate Fudge
1. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Lisa M. Lindquist, Sterling
Candy Any Other
1. Laurie Sim, Morrison; 2. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Cereal Mix
1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Puppy Chow
1. Lori Belt, Morrison; 2. Kelly R. Holland, Fulton
Flavored Popcorn
1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
HOMEMADE PIES
Plain Crust
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Cherry
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Raisin, Plain Or Cream
1. Kathleen Smith, Walnut; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Coconut Cream
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Candy Bar Pie
1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison
Any Other Pie
1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Apple
1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Danielle Finkle, Morrison; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Rhubarb
1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison
Lemon Meringue
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Nancy Stevens, Morrison
Berry
1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Pumpkin
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 3. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison
Chocolate Cream
1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Peanut Butter
1. Danielle Finkle, Morrison; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 3. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison
Peach
1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Pecan
1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Banana Cream
1. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Custard
1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 3. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison
GRANDMA’S GOODY BASKET
Grandma’s Goodie Basket Display
1. Jamie M. Riedl, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
24-17 / OPEN FLORICULTURE
For the ninth year in a row, Sara Medendorp, of Morrison, earned Premier Exhibitor Honors at the 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)
Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Gift Certificate for Most Blue Ribbons
Sara Medendorp, Morrison
DIVISION I TUESDAY SHOW
Best of Show Rosette Awards in Division I
Best Plant
Raymond M. Gomez, Morrison, For Collection of Cactus & Succulents (shown below)
Best Arrangement
Raymond M. Gomez, Morrison, For Man Who Loves Flowers (shown below)
Best Table Setting
Sara Medendorp, Morrison, For 50th Birthday Party
Best Door
Karen Stuart, Prophetstown, For Easter Wreath
Judge’s Choice
Jenny Butkus, Morrison, For Mixed Flower Arrangement
TABLE SETTINGS I
50th Birthday Party
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Party By The Pool
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Easter
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
A Little Bit Country
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Thanksgiving
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Susan L. Devers, Morrison
Christmas
1. Ann M. Schipper, Erie; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Retirement Luncheon
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
COLLECTION OF POTTED PLANTS I
Collection Of Cactus And/Or Succulents (4 varieties)
1. Raymond M. Gomez, Morrison; 2. Vivian Baker, Morrison
Collection Of House Plants (4 varieties)
1. Raymond M. Gomez, Morrison; 2. Jenny Butkus, Morrison; 3. Sandy K. Deutscher, Fulton
Single Entry Of Unusual House Plant In Bloom
1. Susan L. Devers, Morrison
Hanging Planter- Foliage (single entry)
1. Raymond M.. Gomez, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Hanging Planter-Blooming
1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Miniature Theme Garden
1. Raymond M. Gomez, Morrison; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison
COLLECTION OF CUT FLOWERS I
Three Miniature Hosta Leaves
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Cindy Young, Erie; 3. Nancy Stevens, Morrison
Collection Of Coleus Leaves (6 varieties)
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Collection Of Marigolds (varieties one bloom each in separate containers, 6 varieties)
1. Susan L. Devers, Morrison
Zinnias (large, 6 varieties, specimen blooms, each in separate containers)
1. Kathleen Smith, Walnut; 2. Susan L. Devers, Morrison; 3. Katie Selburg, Lyndon
Zinnias (Tom Thumb Lilliput or other small, 6 Specimen blooms, each in separate container, 6 varieties)
1. Susan L. Devers, Morrison; 2. Katie Selburg, Lyndon; 3. Mike Selburg, Lyndon
Three Gladiola In Vase (3 same variety)
1. Cindy Young, Erie
Three Hosta Leaves, same variety, large leaves
1. Penny Dyke, Morrison; 2. Raymond M. Gomez, Morrison; 3. Raymond M. Gomez, Morrison
Three Hosta Leaves, same variety, small leaves (6 varieties)
1. Raymond M. Gomez, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Collection Of Sunflowers
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Dana L. McCoy, Morrison
ARRANGEMENT OF CUT FLOWERS I
Geraniums
1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Lilies
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
African Marigolds
1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
French Marigolds
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Zinnias
1. Becca Landis, Coleta; 2. Mike Selburg, Lyndon
Petunias
1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Roses
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Daisies
1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Any Other Cut Flower Than List
1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS I
Arrangement By Person Who Has Never Entered a Flower Show Before
1. Ellie Bullis, Morrison; 2. Becca Landis, Coleta
Arrangement By The Man Who Loves Flowers
1. Raymond M. Gomez, Morrison; 2. Mike Selburg, Lyndon; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Arrangement Of Mixed Flowers
1. Jenny Butkus, Morrison; 2. Kathleen Smith, Walnut; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Arrangement Of One Kind
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Arrangement For Small Table
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Kathleen Smith, Walnut; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
All Yellow Arrangement In Metal Container (greenery permitted)
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Mike Selburg, Lyndon; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
All Purple In Metal Container (greenery permitted)
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Mike Selburg, Lyndon; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
All Red Arrangement In Metal Container (greenery permitted)
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
All Pink Arrangement In Metal Container (greenery permitted)
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Arrangement Using Birdhouse As Container Or Accessory
1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Arrangement For The Kitchen
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Jenny Butkus, Morrison; 3. Cindy Young, Erie
Arrangement Of Wild Flowers (in a simple container)
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Becca Landis, Coleta; 3. Cindy Young, Erie
Arrangement Using Hat For Container
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
NOVELTY ARRANGEMENTS I
Door Decor Graduation Party
1. Karen Stuart, Prophetstown; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Door Decoration-Summer
1. Karen Stuart, Prophetstown; 2. Karen Stuart, Prophetstown; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Door Decoration-Fall
1. Karen Stuart, Prophetstown; 2. Karen Stuart, Prophetstown; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Door Decoration-Christmas
1. Karen Stuart, Prophetstown; 2. Karen Stuart, Prophetstown; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Door Decoration-Easter
1. Karen Stuart, Prophetstown; 2. Karen Stuart, Prophetstown; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Chair-Any Theme
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Karen Stuart, Prophetstown
Dried Plant Material, Not Wall Hanging
1. Vivian Baker, Morrison
SPECIAL OCCASION ARRANGEMENTS I
Tea Time Arrangement (using cup and saucer)
1. Nelda Straw, Dixon; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Thanksgiving Centerpiece Arrangement
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Patriotic Arrangement For 4th Of July (red, white and blue)
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; (shown below) 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Arrangement Of Hosta Leaves-Flower of one color may be added for accent.
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Nelda Straw, Dixon; 3. Vivian Baker, Morrison
Arrangement For Over The Hill Party
1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Arrangement-Easter/Spring
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Arrangement-Fall
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Christmas Centerpiece Arrangement
1. Nelda Straw, Dixon; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
DIVISION II THURSDAY SHOW
Best of Show Rosette Awards in Division II
Best Arrangement
Sara Medendorp, Morrison – Patriotic
Best Arrangement
Sara Medendorp, Morrison – Cut Flower Arrangement, White in White Container
Best Arrangement
Sara Medendorp, Morrison – All Green Arrangement
Best Arrangement
Sara Medendorp, Morrison – Great-Grandma’s Day
Judge’s Choice
Best Arrangement
Sara Medendorp, Morrison
ARRANGEMENTS OF CUT FLOWERS II
Mums
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Roses – Long Stemmed
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Sunflowers
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Sarah Gesiakowski, Sterling
Daises – Centerpiece
1. Sarah Gesiakowski, Sterling
BEST SPECIMEN II
Best Specimen Rose (any kind, one bloom)
1. Connie S. Landheer, Morrison; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Best Specimen Of A New Flower
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Connie S. Landheer, Morrison
Best Specimen-Hydrangea
1. Sarah Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS II
Arrangement Using One Kind Of Flower
1. Mike Selburg, Lyndon; 2. Vivian Baker, Morrison
Miniature Arrangement Of Cut Flowers
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Arrangement Of All White Flowers In A White Container (over 12 inches tall)
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Sarah Gesiakowski, Sterling
Arrangement Of Shades Of Green In A Green Container (over 12 inches tall)
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Sarah Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Connie S. Landheer, Morrison
Arrangement In A Small Wicker Bask
1. Sarah Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
“Celestial” Arrangement In White Flowers
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Arrangement Of Flowers Using Child’s Toy As The Container Or Accessory
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Arrangement Porch Or Patio
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Arrangement Of Queen Anne’s Lace
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Sarah Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Anya Baker, Morrison
Arrangement Of Coleus (flower of one color may be used for accent
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Sarah Gesiakowski, Sterling
Arrangement – Western Theme
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
In Great-Great Grandma’s Day
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Arrangement- Any Type (greens included)
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Mike Selburg, Lyndon; 3. Anya Baker, Morrison
Arrangement – Centerpiece For A Birthday Party
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Arrangement Of Hydrangeas
1. Sarah Gesiakowski, Sterling
Arrangement Of Mixed Flowers
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Mike Selburg, Lyndon
Arrangement – Music Theme
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Sarah Gesiakowski, Sterling
Arrangement – Sports Theme
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Arrangement – Patriotic
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Mike Selburg, Lyndon; 3. Anya Baker, Morrison
24-18 / JUNIOR FLORICULTURE
Audrey S. Gesiakowski, of Sterling, took Premier Exhibitor Honors for the third year in a row and the Award for the Most Blue Ribbons at the Junior Floriculture Show.
AWARDS
Premier Exhibitor Trophy (By Blooms-A-Latte, Prophetstown)
Audrey S. Gesiakowski, Sterling
Runner-Up
Riley Manon, Dixon
Most Blue Ribbons (By K & R Greenhouse, Morrison)
Audrey S. Gesiakowski, Sterling
BOUQUETS AND ARRANGEMENTS
Small Marigolds (French)
1. Audrey S. Gesiakowski, Sterling
Zinnias (any variety)
1. Alyssa Temple, Fulton; 2. Henry Selburg, Lyndon; 3. George Selburg, Lyndon
Coleus – Flower of one color may be used for accent
1. Audrey S. Gesiakowski, Sterling
Petunias
1. Audrey S. Gesiakowski, Sterling
Snap Dragons
1. Alyssa Temple, Fulton
Daisies
1. Audrey S. Gesiakowski, Sterling
Any Flower Not Named Above
1. Audrey S. Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Alyssa Temple, Fulton
Mixed Bouquet
1. Alyssa Temple, Fulton; 2. Audrey S. Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Wren Dirks, Sterling
Arrangement Small Wicker Basket
1. Audrey S. Gesiakowski, Sterling
Arrangement of Dried Or Silk Materials, Wall Hanging
1. Audrey S. Gesiakowski, Sterling
Arrangement of Dried Or Silk Materials, other than wall hanging
1. Audrey S. Gesiakowski, Sterling
Arrangement For A Small Table
1. Audrey S. Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Alyssa Temple, Fulton
“Hit The Road” arrangement of fresh cut roadside materials
1. Audrey S. Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Henry Selburg, Lyndon; 3. George Selburg, Lyndon
Arrangement In Old Fashioned Container
1. Alyssa Temple, Fulton; 2. Anya Baker, Morrison; 3. Audrey S. Gesiakowski, Sterling
Arrangement For Kitchen – fresh or silk
1. Riley Manon, Dixon; 2. Audrey S. Gesiakowski, Sterling
Patriotic Arrangement (Red, White & Blue)
1. Audrey S. Gesiakowski, Sterling
Arrangement Of Hosta Leaves (flower of 1 color may be added for accent)
1. Riley Manon, Dixon; 2. Audrey S. Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Alyssa Temple, Fulton
Arrangement In Animal Planter or With Animal As Accessory
1. Audrey S. Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Riley Manon, Dixon
Arrangement In Western Theme
1. Audrey S. Gesiakowski, Sterling
Arrangement In Sports Theme
1. Audrey S. Gesiakowski, Sterling
Arrangement For A Princess Party – include sparkles
1. Audrey S. Gesiakowski, Sterling
Arrangement By Boy Who Loves Flowers
1. Riley Manon, Dixon; 2. George Selburg, Lyndon; 3. Henry Selburg, Lyndon
Arrangement Using Bird House As Accessory
1. Audrey S. Gesiakowski, Sterling
Christmas Arrangement – Silk
1. Audrey S. Gesiakowski, Sterling
Arrangement A 13th Birthday Party
1. Audrey S. Gesiakowski, Sterling
POTTED PLANTS
House Plant (foliage only)
1. Riley Manon, Dixon; 2. Audrey S. Gesiakowski, Sterling
Hanging Plant (pot over 8”)
1. Audrey S. Gesiakowski, Sterling
Cactus Or Succulent (any variety in container suitable for indoors)
1. Riley Manon, Dixon; 2. Audrey S. Gesiakowski, Sterling
Dish Garden – 3 or more different plant varieties grown in one container
1. Audrey S. Gesiakowski, Sterling
TABLE SETTINGS
Birthday Party For A Teenager (4 place settings)
1. Audrey S. Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Riley Manon, Dixon
Teenager Party by the Pool (buffet)
1. Riley Manon, Dixon; 2. Audrey S. Gesiakowski, Sterling
Christmas Party (4 place settings)
1. Audrey S. Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Riley Manon, Dixon
Country Style (4 place settings)
1. Riley Manon, Dixon; 2. Audrey S. Gesiakowski, Sterling
24-21 / OPEN BEEF
Greyson Zumdahl of Baileyville took Grand Champion Steer Overall at the Fair’s Open Beef Show.
WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR 2024 OPEN BEEF
AWARDS
Heifer Champion Overall
Charlotte E. Musser, Pearl City, with Angus
Heifer Reserve Overall
Charlotte E. Musser, Pearl City, with Simmental
Cow/Calf Champion Overall
Emma L. Krum, Mt.Carroll, with A.O.B.
Cow/ Calf Reserve Overall
Kevin Larsen, Morrison, with Simmental
Pair of Females Champion Overall
Alyssa Miller, Lanark, with Simmental
Pair of Females Reserve Champion Overall
Emma L Krum, Mt.Carroll with A.O.B.
Bull Calf Champion Overall
Jordan Galloway, Galt, with A.O.B.
Family Exhibitor Pair of Females Overall Champion
Alyssa Miller, Lanark,
Family Exhibitor Pair of Females Overall Reserve Champion
Emma L Krum, Mt.Carroll,
Grand Champion Steer Overall
Greyson Zumdahl, Baileyville, With Cross Bred
Reserve Grand Champion Overall
Allissa M. Martin, Oregon, With A.O.B.
ANGUS
May 1, 2023 – Aug. 31, 2023
1. Charlotte E. Musser, Pearl City; 2. Allissa M. Martin, Oregon; 3. Jocelyn Ruppert, Lanark
Pair Of Females
1. Jocelyn Ruppert, Lanark
Top Ten Angus Heifer
1. Charlotte E. Musser, Pearl City; 2. Jocelyn Ruppert, Lanark; 3. Jocelyn Ruppert, Lanark
Champion Angus & Reserve
1. Charlotte E. Musser, Pearl City; 2. Emma L. Krum, Mt.Carroll
Apr. 6-Apr. 30
1. Emma L. Krum, Mt.Carroll; 2. Parker Lindskog, Prophetstown
Jan. 1- April 5 2023
1. Jocelyn Ruppert, Lanark; 2. Adalyn Heslop, Leaf River
COMMERCIAL/OTHER
Cow & This Year’s Calf
1. Emma L. Krum, Mt.Carroll
Bull Calf Jan. 2024 To Present
1. Jordan Galloway, Galt
Heifer Calf Jan. 2023 to Present
1. Emma L. Krum, Mt.Carroll; 2. Alyssa Galloway, Galt
Sept. 1 2023 – Dec. 2023
1. Kevin Larsen, Morrison
May 1. 2023 – Aug. 31 2023
1. Alyssa Miller, Lanark
Jan. 1 2023 – April 30, 2023
1. Brea N. Musser, Pearl City; 2. Emma L. Krum, Mt.Carroll; 3. Breslyn Reynolds, Prophetstown
Pair Of Females
1. Emma L. Krum, Mt.Carroll
Other Champion & Reserve Heifer
2. Brea N. Musser, Pearl City
Comm./Other Bull Calf Champion
1. Jordan Galloway, Galt
Champion Cow & This Year’s Calf
1. Emma L Krum, Mt.Carroll
HEREFORD
May 1 2023 – Aug. 31 2023
1. Carly Alexander, Thomson
Jan. 1, 2023. – April 30 2023
1. Tinlee Alexander, Thomson; 2. Carly Alexander, Thomson; 3. Tinlee Alexander, Thomson
Pair Of Females
1. Tinlee Alexander, Thomson; 2. Carly Alexander, Thomson
Hereford Champion & Reserve Heifer
1. Carly Alexander, Thomson; 2. Tinlee Alexander, Thomson
SHORTHORN
Heifer Calf Jan. 2024 To Present
1. Breslyn Reynolds, Prophetstown; 2. Alyssa Miller, Lanark
Sept. 1, 2023 – Dec. 2023
1. Gavin Larsen, Sauk City, WI
Jan 1 2023 – April 30, 2023
1. Alyssa Miller, Lanark; 2. Breslyn Reynolds, Prophetstown
Pair Of Females
1. Alyssa Miller, Lanark; 2. Breslyn Reynolds, Prophetstown
Shorthorn Champion & Reserve Heifer
1. Alyssa Miller, Lanark; 2. Breslyn Reynolds, Prophetstown
Shorthorn Bull Calf Champion
1. Charlotte E. Musser, Pearl City; 2. Alyssa Miller, Lanark
SIMMENTAL
Cow & This Year’s Calf
1. Kevin Larsen, Morrison
Heifer Calf Jan. 2024 To Present
1. Kevin Larsen, Morrison
May 1 2023 – Aug. 31, 2023
1. Charlotte E. Musser, Pearl City; 2. Alyssa Miller, Lanark; 3. Alyssa Miller, Lanark
Pair Of Females
1. Alyssa Miller, Lanark
Champion Cow & This Year’s Calf
1. Kevin Larsen, Morrison
March 15- April 30 2023
1. Eastyn Zumdahl, Baileyville; 2. Jocelyn Ruppert, Lanark
Jan 1- March 14
1. Nikki Ebersole, Sterling; 2. Alyssa Miller, Lanark
FAMILY EXHIBITOR PAIR OF FEMALES
Family Exhibitor Pair Of Females
1. Alyssa Miller, Lanark; 2. Emma L. Krum, Mt.Carroll; 3. Alyssa Miller, Lanark
CHAMPIONS
Heifer Champion Overall & Reserve
1. Charlotte E. Musser, Pearl City; 2. Charlotte E. Musser, Pearl City
Cow/Calf Champion Overall & Reserve
1. Emma L. Krum, Mt.Carroll; 2. Kevin Larsen, Morrison
Bull Calf Champ & Reserve Overall
1. Jordan Galloway, Galt
Exhibitor Pair Overall & Reserve
1. Alyssa Miller, Lanark; 2. Emma L Krum, Mt.Carroll
OPEN CROSSBRED STEER
Weight Division – 1
1. Alyssa Galloway, Galt; 2. Jordan Galloway, Galt
Weight Division – 2
1. Cole Knubel, Lanark; 2. Parker Lindskog, Prophetstown
Weight Division -3
1. Greyson Zumdahl, Baileyville; 2. Cole Knubel, Lanark; 3. Skyler Holmes, Polo
Crossbred Champion & Reserve
1. Greyson Zumdahl, Baileyville; 2. Alyssa Galloway, Galt
TOP TEN ANGUS
Top Ten Angus Steer
1. Jocelyn Ruppert, Lanark; 2. Cole Knubel, Lanark; 3. Mazy Quecuboerner, Polo
PUREBRED STEER CLASS
Angus Light
1. Jocelyn Ruppert, Lanark
Angus Heavy
1. Cole Knubel, Lanark; 2. Mazy Quecuboerner, Polo
Angus Champion & Reserve
1. Jocelyn Ruppert, Lanark; 2. Cole Knubel, Lanark
Hereford Light
1. Morse Reynolds, Chadwick; 2. Mazy Quecuboerner, Polo
Herefords Heavy
1. Carly Alexander, Thomson
Hereford Champion & Reserve
1. Morse Reynolds, Chadwick; 2. Carly Alexander, Thomson
All Open Shorthorn
1. Greyson Zumdahl, Baileyville
Shorthorn Champion & Reserve
1. Greyson Zumdahl, Baileyville
All Open Simmental
1. Eastyn Zumdahl, Baileyville
Simmental Champion & Reserve
1. Eastyn Zumdahl, Baileyville
Grand Champion Overall & Reserve
1. Greyson Zumdahl, Baileyville; 2. Allissa M. Martin, Oregon
Light AOB
1. Allissa M. Martin, Oregon
Heavy AOB
1. Cole Knubel, Lanark; 2. Skyler Holmes, Polo
AOB Champion & Reserve
1. Allissa M. Martin, Oregon; 2. Cole Knubel, Lanark
24-20 / OPEN SHEEP
Parker Wetzel of Franklin Grove took Champion Ram Overall. Lori David Gorman of Franklin Grove taking Champion Ewe Overall. Gwen Grimes of Mineral took Champion Mixed Pair of Lambs at the Fair’s Open Sheep Show.
WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR 2024 OPEN SHEEP
Trophies will be awarded to:
Champion Ram Overall
1. Parker Wetzel, Franklin Grove, with Cheviot
Reserve Champion Ram Overall
1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA, with Shropshire
3rd Place Ram Overall
1. Gwen Grimes, Mineral, with Southdown
Champion Ewe of Overall
1. Lori David Gorman, Franklin Grove, with Montdale
Reserve Champion Ewe Overall
1. Gwen Grimes, Mineral, with Southdown
3rd Place Ewe Overall
1. James D. Davis, Hinckley, with All Other Breeds – Natural Colored
Champion Mixed Pair of Lambs
1. Gwen Grimes, Mineral, with Southdown
Reserve Champion Mixed Pair of Lams
1. Parker Wetzel, Franklin Grove, with Cheviot
3rd Place Champion Mixed Pair
1. Morgan J Davis, Hinckley, with Columbia
CHEVIOT
Junior Ram Lamb
1. Parker Wetzel, Franklin Grove
Champion Ram/Reserve Ram
1. Parker Wetzel, Franklin Grove
Senior Ewe Lamb
1. Parker Wetzel, Franklin Grove
Junior Ewe Lamb
1. Parker Wetzel, Franklin Grove; 2. Parker Wetzel, Franklin Grove
Pair Of Ewes Lambs
1. Parker Wetzel, Franklin Grove
Champion Ewe & Reserve Ewe
1. Parker Wetzel, Franklin Grove; 2. Parker Wetzel, Franklin Grove
Mixed Pair Of Lambs
1. Parker Wetzel, Franklin Grove
CORRIEDALE
Yearling Ram
1. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA
Senior Ram Lamb
1. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA; 2. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA
Junior Ram Lamb
1. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA; 2. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA
Pair Of Ram Lambs
1. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA; 2. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA
Champion Ram/Reserve Ram
1. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA; 2. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA
Yearling Ewe
1. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA; 2. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA
Pair Of Yearling Ewes
1. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA
Senior Ewe Lamb
1. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA; 2. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA
Junior Ewe Lamb
1. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA; 2. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA
Pair Of Ewe Lambs
1. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA; 2. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA
Champion Ewe/ Reserve Ewe
1. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA; 2. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA
Pen Of 3 Lambs
1. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA; 2. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA
Mixed Pair Of Lambs
1. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA; 2. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA
Flock
1. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA; 2. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA
DORSET
Yearling Ewe
1. Samantha Koper, Oregon
Champion Ewe/ Reserve Ewe
1. Samantha Koper, Oregon
HAMPSHIRE
Yearling Ram
1. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Senior Ram Lamb
1. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 2. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Junior Ram Lamb
1. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 2. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Pair Of Ram Lambs
1. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 2. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Champion Ram/Reserve Ram
1. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 2. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Yearling Ewe
1. Samantha Koper, Oregon; 2. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 3. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Pair Of Yearling Ewes
1. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Senior Ewe Lamb
1. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 2. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Junior Ewe Lamb
1. Karl A. Schultz, Princeton; 2. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 3. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Pair Of Ewe Lambs
1. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 2. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Champion Ewe/ Reserve Ewe
1. Karl A. Schultz, Princeton; 2. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Pen Of 3 Lambs
1. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 2. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Mix Pair Of Lambs
1. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 2. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Flock
1. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 2. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
MONTDALE
Senior Ram Lamb
1. Lori David Gorman, Franklin Grove
Junior Ram Lamb
1. Lori David Gorman, Franklin Grove; 2. Parker Wetzel, Franklin Grove
Pair Of Ram Lambs
1. Lori David Gorman, Franklin Grove
Champion Ram/Reserve Ram
1. Lori David Gorman, Franklin Grove; 2. Lori David Gorman, Franklin Grove
Yearling Ewe
1. Lori David Gorman, Franklin Grove; 2. Lori David Gorman, Franklin Grove
Pair Of Yearling Ewes
1. Lori David Gorman, Franklin Grove
Senior Ewe Lamb
1. Lori David Gorman, Franklin Grove; 2. Parker Wetzel, Franklin Grove; 3. Lori David Gorman, Franklin Grove
Junior Ewe Lamb
1. Lori David Gorman, Franklin Grove; 2. Parker Wetzel, Franklin Grove; 3. Lori David Gorman, Franklin Grove
Pair Of Ewe Lambs
1. Lori David Gorman, Franklin Grove; 2. Parker Wetzel, Franklin Grove; 3. Lori David Gorman, Franklin Grove
Champion Ewe/ Reserve Ewe
1. Lori David Gorman, Franklin Grove
Pen Of 3 Lambs
1. Lori David Gorman, Franklin Grove; 2. Parker Wetzel, Franklin Grove; 3. Lori David Gorman, Franklin Grove
Mixed Pair Of Lambs
1. Lori David Gorman, Franklin Grove; 2. Parker Wetzel, Franklin Grove; 3. Lori David Gorman, Franklin Grove
Flock
1. Lori David Gorman, Franklin Grove; 2. Lori David Gorman, Franklin Grove
SHROPSHIRE
Yearling Ram
1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA
Senior Ram Lamb
1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA; 2. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA
Junior Ram Lamb
1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA; 2. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA
Pair Of Ram Lambs
1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA; 2. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA
Champion Ram/Reserve Ram
1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA; 2. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA
Yearling Ewe
1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA; 2. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA
Pair Of Yearling Ewes
1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA
Senior Ewe Lamb
1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA; 2. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA
Junior Ewe Lamb
1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA; 2. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA
Pair Of Ewe Lambs
1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA; 2. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA
Champion Ewe/ Reserve Ewe
1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA; 2. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA
Pair Of 3 Lambs
1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA; 2. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA
Mixed Pair Of Lambs
1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA; 2. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA
Flock
1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA; 2. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA
SOUTHDOWN
Junior Ram Lamb
1. Gwen Grimes, Mineral
Champion Ram/Reserve Ram
1. Gwen Grimes, Mineral
Yearling Ewe
1. Gwen Grimes, Mineral; 2. Gwen Grimes, Mineral; 3. Samantha Koper, Oregon
Pair Of Yearling Ewes
1. Gwen Grimes, Mineral; 2. Samantha Koper, Oregon
Senior Ewe Lamb
1. Gwen Grimes, Mineral
Junior Ewe Lamb
1. Gwen Grimes, Mineral; 2. Samantha Koper, Oregon
Pair Of Ewe Lambs
1. Gwen Grimes, Mineral
Champion Ewe/ Reserve Ewe
1. Gwen Grimes, Mineral; 2. Gwen Grimes, Mineral
Pen Of 3 Lambs
1. Gwen Grimes, Mineral
Mixed Pair Of Lambs
1. Gwen Grimes, Mineral
Flock
1. Gwen Grimes, Mineral
SUFFOLK
Yearling Ram
1. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 2. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Senior Ram Lamb
1. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 2. Karl A. Schultz, Princeton; 3. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Junior Ram Lamb
1. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 2. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Pair Of Ram Lambs
1. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 2. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Champion Ram/Reserve Ram
1. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 2. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Yearling Ewe
1. Karl A. Schultz, Princeton; 2. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 3. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Pair Of Yearling Ewes
1. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Senior Ewe Lamb
1. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Junior Ewe Lamb
1. Karl A. Schultz, Princeton; 2. Karl A. Schultz, Princeton; 3. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Pair Of Ewe Lambs
1. Karl A. Schultz, Princeton; 2. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Champion Ewe/ Reserve Ewe
1. Karl A. Schultz, Princeton; 2. Karl A. Schultz, Princeton
Pen Of 3 Lambs
1. Karl A. Schultz, Princeton; 2. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Mixed Pair Of Lambs
1. Karl A. Schultz, Princeton; 2. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 3. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Flock
1. Karl A. Schultz, Princeton; 2. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
COLUMBIA
Yearling Ram
1. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley
Senior Ram Lamb
1. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley
Junior Ram Lamb
1. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley
Pair Of Ram Lambs
1. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley
Champion Ram/Reserve Ram
1. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley; 2. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley
Yearling Ewe
1. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley; 2. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley
Pair Of Yearling Ewes
1. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley
Senior Ewe Lamb
1. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley; 2. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley
Junior Ewe Lamb
1. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley; 2. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley; 3. James D. Davis, Hinckley
Pair Of Ewe Lambs
1. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley; 2. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley
Champion Ewe/ Reserve Ewe
1. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley; 2. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley
Pen Of 3 Lambs
1. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley; 2. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley
Mixed Pair Of Lambs
1. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley; 2. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley
Flock
1. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley; 2. Morgan J .Davis, Hinckley
ALL OTHER BREEDS
Yearling Ram
1. James D. Davis, Hinckley
Senior Ram Lamb
1. James D. Davis, Hinckley
Junior Ram Lamb
1. James D. Davis, Hinckley
Pair Of Ram Lambs
1. James D. Davis, Hinckley
Champion Ram/Reserve Ram
1. James D. Davis, Hinckley; 2. James D. Davis, Hinckley
Yearling Ewe
1. James D. Davis, Hinckley; 2. James D. Davis, Hinckley
Pair Of Yearling Ewes
1. James D. Davis, Hinckley
Senior Ewe Lamb
1. James D. Davis, Hinckley; 2. James D. Davis, Hinckley
Junior Ewe Lamb
1. James D. Davis, Hinckley; 2. James D. Davis, Hinckley; 3. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley
Pair Of Ewe Lambs
1. James D. Davis, Hinckley; 2. James D. Davis, Hinckley
Champion Ewe/ Reserve Ewe
1. James D. Davis, Hinckley; 2. James D. Davis, Hinckley
Pen Of 3 Lambs
1. James D. Davis, Hinckley; 2. James D. Davis, Hinckley
Mixed Pair Of Lambs
1. James D. Davis, Hinckley; 2. James D. Davis, Hinckley
Flock
1. James D. Davis, Hinckley; 2. James D. Davis, Hinckley
CHAMPIONS
Champion Ewe Overall
1. Lori David Gorman, Franklin Grove; 2. Gwen Grimes, Mineral; 3. James D. Davis, Hinckley
Champion Ram Overall
1. Parker Wetzel, Franklin Grove; 2. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA; 3. Gwen Grimes, Mineral
Champion Mixed Pair Of Lambs
1. Gwen Grimes, Mineral; 2. Parker Wetzel, Franklin Grove; 3. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley
24-22 / HEAVY HORSES
Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown, of Rock Creek Belgians took Champion Mare Over All at the Fair’s Heavy Horse Show.
WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR 2024 HEAVY HORSES
AWARDS
Champion Mare Over All (Rosette Ribbon)
Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown, with Belgian
Champion Gelding (Rosette Ribbon)
Larry Simmons, Cuba City, WI, with Belgian
Junior Showmanship Awards (Drivers)
Trophy sponsored by Sam and Jill Miller
1. Hunter of JKA Belgians
2. Blake Hagemann, Stillman Valley
3. Wade of JKA Belgians
Team Hitch Junior Driver Sponsored by Sam and Jill Miller in memory of Denver Traum
Wade of JKA Belgians
Six Horse Hitch Sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank
Rock Creek Belgians, Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown
HALTER CLASSES
Mare, 4 Years & Over
1. Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown; 2. William Hagemann, Stillman Valley; 3. Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point, IA
Mare, 3 Years & Under 4
1. Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown
Mare, 2 Years & Under 3
1. William Hagemann, Stillman Valley
Mare, 1 Year & Under 2
1. William Hagemann, Stillman Valley
Best Pair Of Mare
1. William Hagemann, Stillman Valley; 2. Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point, IA
Suckling Foal
1. William Hagemann, Stillman Valley; 2. Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point, IA; 3. Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point, IA
Mare & Foal
1. William Hagemann, Stillman Valley
Gelding, 4 Years & Over
1. Larry Simmons, Cuba City, WI; 2. Larry Simmons, Cuba City, WI
Gelding, 3 Years & Under
1. Larry Simmons, Cuba City, WI
Breeders Herd- 2 Mares & Stall
1. William Hagemann, Stillman Valley; 2. Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point, IA
Get Of Sire
1. William Hagemann, Stillman Valley
Junior Showmanship
1. Hunter Althoff, Strawberry Point, IA; 2. Blake Hagemann, Stillman Valley; 3. Wade Althoff, Strawberry Point, IA
HITCH CLASSES
Four Horse Hitch
1. Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown; 2. Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point, IA; 3. Lynn M. Loveland, Albion, MI
Team Hitch Jr. Driver
1. Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point, IA
Horsemanship Hitch
1. Lynn M. Loveland, Albion, MI; 2. Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown; 3. Lynn M. Loveland, Albion, MI
Team Hitch, Male Driver
1. Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown; 2. Lynn M. Loveland, Albion, MI
Team Hitch, Lady Driver
1. Lynn M. Loveland, Albion, MI; 2. Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point, IA
Men’s Cart
1. Lynn M. Loveland, Albion, MI; 2. Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown; 3. Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point, IA
Ladies Cart
1. Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown; 2. Lynn M. Loveland, Albion, MI; 3. Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point, IA
Six Horse Hitch
1. Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown; 2. Lynn M. Loveland, Albion, MI; 3. Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point, IA
Unicorn Hitch
1. Lynn M. Loveland, Albion, MI; 2. Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point, IA
Junior Driver Cart
1. Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown; 2. Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point, IA; 3. Larry Simmons, Cuba City, WI
24-23 / TRUCK & TRACTOR PULL
Pullers showed their muscle as they maneuvered their modified trucks and tractors in front of the Whiteside County Fair’s Grandstand during Friday night’s traditional “Pullers” event. Winners placed in the Class Divisions sanctioned by the Illini State Pullers.
WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR 2024 TRUCK AND TRACTOR PULL
TRACTOR CLASSES
CLASS 1 – 11,000 Lb. Too Hot 2 Farm Tractors
1. Payton Rose, Kewenee; 2. Ian Radtke, Washington; 3. Lyle Litherland, Sheffield
CLASS 2 – 6,000 Lb. Naturally Aspirated Tractors
1. Dwight Frick, Mendota; 2. Aiden Smith, Amboy; 3. Ken Mersman, Paw Paw
CLASS 3 – 7,000 Lb. Naturally Aspirated Super Stock/Pro Field Tractors
1. Dave Charlet, Cambridge; 2. Dalton Bane, Wenona; 3. Steve Little, Rollo
CLASS 4 – 6,500 Lb. Open Tractors
1. Tom Venhuizen, Morrison; 2. Judson Partridge, Ottawa; 3. Scott Warner, Ottawa
TRUCK CLASSES
CLASS 4 – 6,200 Lb. Super Stock 4X4 Trucks
1. Nick Skelton, Woodstock; 2. Tim Merchant, Serena; 3. Judson Partridge, Ottawa
CLASS 5 – 6,5000 Lb. Light Pro Stock Diesel 4X4 Trucks
1. Jason Wehrli, Sandwich; 2. Ajay Jess, Earlville; 3. Jeremy Beetz, Mendota
STOCK CLASSES
CLASS 6 – 8,000 Lb. Street Diesel 4X4Trucks
1. Dustin Heldt, Lanark; 2. Brad Smith, Morrison; 3. Cooper Darby, Morrison