Listed below are winners in three departments at the 147th Annual Whiteside County Fair, judged on Thursday, August 17, 2017. All winners are Illinois residents unless noted. The results are listed in this order: Jr. Beef; Open Floriculture; Western Horse Show.
17-17 / JUNIOR BEEF
Madyson Frederick of Chadwick took Champion Heifer Over-All-Breeds with a Simmental. Alyssa Miller of Lanark took Champion Cow/Calf Over-All-Breeds with a Simmental at the 147th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Junior Beef Show.
BELT BUCKLE AWARDS
Champion Heifer Over-All-Breeds: Madyson Frederick, Chadwick, with Simmental
Reserve Heifer Over-All-Breeds: Austin Miller, Lanark, with AOB
Champion Cow/Calf Over-All-Breeds: Alyssa Miller, Lanark, with Simmental
Reserve Cow/Calf Over-All-Breeds: Megan Geiger, Sterling, with Angus
ROSETTE AWARDS
Champion Bull Over-All-Breeds: Alyssa Miller, Lanark, with Simmental
Reserve Bull Over-All-Breeds: Megan Geiger, Sterling, with Angus
OTHER AWARDS
Grand Champion Steer Over-All-Breeds: Casey P. Martin, Oregon, with AOB
Reserve Steer Over-All-Breeds: Drake Musser, Pearl City, with AOB
SHOWMANSHIP BELT BUCKLE AWARDS
Junior Division (ages 8-10) Showmanship: Jace Urish, Chadwick
Intermediate Division (ages 11-14) Showmanship: Kyle Bird, Laura
Senior Age Category (ages 15-18) Showmanship: Austin Miller, Lanark
Kyle Miller Herdsman Award: Megan Geiger, Sterling
ANGUS
Angus Cow and This Year’s Calf: 1. Megan Geiger, Sterling; 2. Adam Morgan, Prophetstown
Angus Bull Calf: 1. Megan Geiger, Sterling; 2. Adam Morgan, Prophetstown
Angus Jan. to Present (Heifer): 1. Megan Geiger, Sterling
Angus May – Aug. 31: 1. Megan Geiger, Sterling
Angus Jan. – April 30: 1. Jacob Kolb, Harmon; 2. Megan Geiger, Sterling
Angus Jan. – April 30: 1. Austin Miller, Lanark; 2. Alyssa Miller, Lanark; 3. Eric Ebersole, Sterling
Angus Sept. – Dec. (2 Yr Old): 1. Drake Musser, Pearl City
Angus Pair of Females: 1. Austin Miller, Lanark; 2. Megan Geiger, Sterling
Angus Champion and Reserve: 1. Austin Miller, Lanark; 2. Austin Miller, Lanark
Angus Bull Calf Champion: 1. Megan Geiger, Sterling; 2. Adam Morgan, Prophetstown
Angus Jan. – April: 1. Austin Miller, Lanark; 2. Lucas Kolb, Harmon; 3. Cody Jacobs, Erie
COMMERCIAL/OTHER
Other Jan. – April 30: 1. Austin Miller, Lanark; 2. Drake Musser, Pearl City; 3. Peyton Urish, Chadwick
Other Pair of Females: 1. Peyton Urish, Chadwick
Other Champion and Reserve Heifer: 1. Austin Miller, Lanark; 2. Drake Musser, Pearl City
HEREFORD
Hereford Jan. – April 30: 1. Madison VanHyfte, Clinton, IA
Hereford Champion Reserve Heifer: 1. Madison VanHyfte, Clinton, IA
SHORTHORN
Shorthorn May – Aug. 31: 1. Kyle J. Bird, Laura; 2. Kyle J. Bird, Laura
Shorthorn Jan. – April 30: 1. Kyle J. Bird, Laura
Shorthorn Pair of Females: 1. Kyle J. Bird, Laura
Shorthorn Champion and Reserve: 1. Kyle J. Bird, Laura; 2. Kyle J. Bird, Laura
SIMMENTAL
Simmental Cow and This Year’s Calf: 1. Alyssa Miller, Lanark
Simmental Bull Calf: 1. Alyssa Miller, Lanark
Simmental May – Aug. 31: 1. Madyson Frederick, Chadwick; 2. Alyssa Miller, Lanark
Simmental Jan. – April 30: 1. Brea Musser, Pearl City; 2. Quinten Frederick, Chadwick; 3. Alyssa Miller, Lanark
Simmental Champion Heifer: 1. Madyson Frederick, Chadwick; 2. Brea Musser, Pearl City
Simmental Bull Calf Champion: 1. Alyssa Miller, Lanark
Champion Overall and Reserve Cow/Calf: 1. Madyson Frederick, Chadwick; 2. Austin Miller, Lanark
Champion Overall and Reserve: 1. Alyssa Miller, Lanark; 2. Megan Geiger, Sterling
Grand Champion Bull Calf: 1. Alyssa Miller, Lanark; 2. Megan Geiger, Sterling
JUNIOR CROSSBRED STEER
Junior Steer Division 1: 1. Casey P. Martin, Oregon; 2. Cody Jacobs, Erie
Junior Steer Division 2: 1. Drake Musser, Pearl City; 2. Nikki Ebersole, Sterling
Junior Champion and Reserve: 1. Casey P. Martin, Oregon; 2. Drake Musser, Pearl City
PUREBRED STEER
Purebred Angus Light Wt: 1. Bode V. Martin, Oregon; 2. Brea Musser, Pearl City; 3. Brea Musser, Pearl City
Purebred Heavy Angus: 1. Adam Morgan, Prophetstown
Angus Champion and Reserve Steer: 1. Bode V. Martin, Oregon; 2. Brea Musser, Pearl City
All Junior Hereford: 1. Quinten Frederick, Chadwick; 2. Jace Urish, Chadwick
Hereford Champion and Reserve Steer: 1. Quinten Frederick, Chadwick; 2. Jace Urish, Chadwick
All Junior Shorthorn: 1. Casey P. Martin, Oregon; 2. Madyson Frederick, Chadwick
Shorthorn Champion and Reserve Steer: 1. Casey P. Martin, Oregon; 2. Madyson Frederick, Chadwick
Light Simmental: 1. Eric Ebersole, Sterling
Heavy Simmental: 1. Bode V. Martin, Oregon; 2. Peyton Urish, Chadwick
Simmental Champion and Reserve Steer: 1. Bode V. Martin, Oregon; 2. Peyton Urish, Chadwick
Grand Champion Overall and Reserve: 1. Casey P. Martin, Oregon; 2. Drake Musser, Pearl City
17-18 / OPEN FLORICULTURE
Sara Medendorp of Morrison earned Premier Exhibitor Honors and the Gift Certificate for Most Blue Ribbons, for the third year in a row, at the 147th Annual Whiteside County Fair's Open Floriculture Show. AWARDS Premier Exhibitor Award, by Behrz-Bloomz of Sterling: Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Runner-up Award, by James Voss Family in memory of Evelyn Voss: Donna Young, Sterling
Gift Certificate for Most Blue Ribbons: Sara Medendorp, Morrison (34) DIVISION I TUESDAY SHOW
Best of Show Rosette Awards in Division I Best Arrangement: Sara Medendorp, Morrison, for all Yellow in a Metal Container (Below)
Best Table Setting: Sara Medendorp, Morrison, for Formal Dinner - Single Place Setting Best Door: Sara Medendorp, Morrison, for Spring Door Arrangement (Below)
Judge's Choice Award: Sara Medendorp, Morrison, for My Favorite Arrangement TABLE SETTINGS I "Dinner For Two": 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Gigi Clifton, Rock Falls Family Reunion Buffet for 4: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling Tea Party for 4: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison Easter Dinner: 1. Sarah Gesiakowski, Sterling 4th of July Dinner: 1. Sarah Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Donna Young, Sterling Formal Dinner: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. Sarah Gesiakowski, Sterling
COLLECTION OF POTTED PLANTS I Collection of Cactus and/or Succulents (4 varieties): 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison Collection of African Violets (4 varieties): 1. Lynn M. Conner, Geneseo Collection of House Plants (4 varieties): 1. Sandy K. Deutscher, Fulton Hanging Planter- Foliage: 1. Sandy K. Deutscher, Fulton; 2. Marcia A. Brands, Morrison Hanging Planter- Blooming: 1. Marcia A. Brands, Morrison COLLECTION OF CUT FLOWERS I Collection of Coleus Leaves (6 varieties): 1. Susan Devers, Morrison; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Donna Young, Sterling Collection of Gladiolas (6 varieties): 1. Cindy Young, Erie Collection of Marigolds (6 varieties): 1. Sarah Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. Raymond Henningsen, Chadwick Zinnias, Large (6 varieties): 1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Raymond Henningsen, Chadwick Zinnias, Small (6 varieties): 1. Susan Devers, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. Raymond Henningsen, Chadwick Three Gladiola in Vase (3 same variety): 1. Cindy Young, Erie; 2. Donna Young, Sterling Three Hosta Leaves, Large: 1. Cindy Young, Erie; 2. Diane M. Collins, Cordova; 3. Susan Devers, Morrison Three Hosta Leaves, Small: 1. Cindy Young, Erie; 2. Sarah Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Donna Young, Sterling Collection of Sunflowers (6 varieties): 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
ARRANGEMENT OF CUT FLOWERS I Geraniums: 1. LuEllen Lee, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. Cindy Young, Erie Gladiola: 1. Cindy Young, Erie Lilies: 1. Donna Young, Sterling African Marigolds: 1. Raymond Henningsen, Chadwick French Marigolds: 1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Raymond Henningsen, Chadwick Zinnias: 1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Raymond Henningsen, Chadwick Pansies: 1. Marcia A. Brands, Morrison; 2. LuEllen Lee, Morrison Petunias: 1. LuEllen Lee, Morrison Snapdragons: 1. LuEllen Lee, Morrison Daisies: 1. Sarah Gesiakowski, Sterling
FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS I Arrangement by New Exhibitor: 1. Marcia Blean, Sterling Arrangement of Mixed Flowers: 1. Raymond Henningsen, Chadwick Arrangement of One Kind: 1. LuEllen Lee, Morrison All Yellow Arrangement In Metal Container: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison My Favorite Arrangement: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Cindy Young, Erie Reflections (arrangement including a mirror): 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison "Just In From The Garden" (arrangement in a fruit jar): 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. LuEllen Lee, Morrison; 3. Cindy Young, Erie Arrangement For the Kitchen: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison Arrangement of Wild Flowers: 1. Cindy Young, Erie; 2. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA Topiary Arrangement: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison NOVELTY ARRANGEMENTS I Mantel for Christmas: 1. Marcia A. Brands, Morrison
Door Decor- Party for any Celebration: 1. Marcia A. Brands, Morrison Door Decoration- Spring: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Marcia A. Brands, Morrison; 3. Marcia A. Brands, Morrison Door Decoration- Summer: 1. Marcia A. Brands, Morrison; 2. Marcia A. Brands, Morrison Door Decoration- Fall: 1. Marcia A. Brands, Morrison; 2. Marcia A. Brands, Morrison; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison Door Decoration- Winter: 1. Marcia A. Brands, Morrison; 2. Marcia A. Brands, Morrison; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison Decorate a Chair for Garden with Plants and/or Accessories: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Marcia A. Brands, Morrison Dried Plant Material Wall Hanging: 1. Marcia A. Brands, Morrison Dried Plant Material, Other Than Wall Hanging: 1. Shannon Jacobs, Sterling; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Marcia A. Brands, Morrison Miniature Dried Arrangement: 1. Marcia A. Brands, Morrison; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison SPECIAL OCCASION ARRANGEMENTS I Tea Time Arrangement (using cup and saucer): 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Valerie Shierry, Morrison Christmas Centerpiece Arrangement: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison Patriotic Arrangement for 4th of July: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling Arrangement of Hosta Leaves-Flower of one color may be added: 1. LuEllen Lee, Morrison; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Donna Young, Sterling Thanksgiving Arrangement: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison Arrangement- New Baby: 1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison DIVISION II THURSDAY SHOW
Best of Show Rosette Awards in Division II Best Arrangement: Sara Medendorp, Morrison, for Western Arrangement - Celestial Sarah Gesiakowski, Sterling, for Tall Green Flowers in a Green Container Sarah Gesiakowski, Sterling, for arrangement of Hydrangeas Judge's Choice Award: Sara Medendorp, Morrison, for "In Great-Great-Grandma's Day" ARRANGEMENTS OF CUT FLOWERS II Gloriosa Daisies: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison Roses: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison Marigolds: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. LuEllen Lee, Morrison; 3. Donna Young, Sterling Gladiolas: 1. Cindy Young, Erie Sunflowers: 1. Donna Young, Sterling BEST SPECIMEN II Best Specimen Rose (any kind, one bloom): 1. Donna Young, Sterling Best Specimen of a New Flower (any variety, one stalk): 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling Best Specimen Large Gladiola (any variety, one stalk): 1. Cindy Young, Erie; 2. Donna Young, Sterling FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS II Arrangement Using One Kind of Flower: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. LuEllen Lee, Morrison; 3. Raymond Henningsen, Chadwick Miniature Arrangement of Cut Flowers: 1. Sarah Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Valerie Shierry, Morrison; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison Arrangement of Flowers for a Dining Table: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison Arrangement of White Flowers in White Container: 1. Sarah Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Cindy Young, Erie; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison Arrangement of Green Flowers in Green Container: 1. Sarah Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. LuEllen Lee, Morrison Arrangement in a Small Wicker Basket: 1. Valerie Shierry, Morrison; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison Arrangement Using a Broken or Recycled Item: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Sarah Gesiakowski, Sterling "Celestial": 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison Arrangement Using Childs Toy as the Container or Accessory: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison Arrangement for Porch or Patio: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison Arrangement of Queen Anne's Lace: 1. LuEllen Lee, Morrison; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison Arrangement of Coleus: 1. LuEllen Lee, Morrison; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Sarah Gesiakowski, Sterling Arrangement-Western Theme: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison "In Great-Great-Grandma's Day": 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. LuEllen Lee, Morrison; 3. Cindy Young, Erie Arrangement of White Flowers in White Container: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Raymond Henningsen, Chadwick Arrangement of Shades of Green Flowers in Green Container: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Raymond Henningsen, Chadwick; 3. LuEllen Lee, Morrison Arrangement of Hydrangeas: 1. Sarah Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Shannon Jacobs, Sterling; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison Arrangement of Mixed Flowers 1. Raymond Henningsen, Chadwick Arrangement-Music Theme: 1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison Arrangement-Sports Theme: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
17-15 / WESTERN HORSE SHOW
Madison Burke of De Witt, IA, took Grand Champion Honors in the Halter Division, with Kim Poci of Rock Falls taking the Top Spot in the Whiteside County Halter Division at the 147th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Western Horse Show.
HORSE SHOW
Open Pony Halter (under 56"): 1. Jennifer Suarez, Morrison; 2. Bobbie James, Morrison; 3. Talisa Thomas, Geneseo Open 3 Year Old and Under Halter: 1. June Kreiger, Wyanet; 2. Bobbie James, Morrison; 3. Jodi-Ranae Bell, Rock Falls Color Breed Halter: 1. Madison Burke, De Witt, IA; 2. Kathie Declerk, Princeton; 3. Amy Wethington, Geneseo Light Horse Halter: 1. Talisa Thomas, Geneseo; 2. Tea Thomas, Geneseo; 3. Trudi Thomas, Geneseo Stock Type Halter: 1. Madison Burke, De Witt, IA; 2. Kim Poci, Rock Falls; 3. Tony Poci, Rock Falls Whiteside County Halter (Horse and Handler of Whiteside County): 1. Kim Poci, Rock Falls; 2. Tony Poci, Rock Falls; 3. Trevor Driessens, Rock Falls Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Halter: 1. Madison Burke, De Witt, IA; 2. Talisa Thomas, Geneseo Junior Showmanship (18 years and under): 1. Trevor Driessens, Rock Falls; 2. Amy Wethington, Geneseo; 3. Madison Burke, De Witt, IA Senior Showmanship (19 years and over): 1. Catlin Kuehn, Davenport, IA; 2. Carol Green, Bettendorf, IA; 3. Kaeli Kovarik, Tampico Walk Trot (18 years and under): 1. Rachel Daniels, Geneseo; 2. Trevor Driessens, Rock Falls; 3. Tea Thomas, Geneseo Open Walk Trot: 1. Madison Burke, De Witt, IA; 2. Rachel Daniels, Geneseo; 3. Trevor Driessens, Rock Falls Lead Line (6 years and under - Leader 18 years and over): 1. Jennifer Suarez, Morrison; 2. Jordan Galloway, Galt; 3. Emily Dehl, Leaf River Costume Class: 1. Talisa Thomas, Geneseo; 2. Alyssa Galloway, Galt; 3. Emily Dehl, Leaf River Junior Horse English Pleasure (18 years and under): 1. Trevor Driessens, Rock Falls; 2. Lindsay Drapers, Osco; 3. Tea Thomas, Geneseo Whiteside County English Pleasure (Horse and Rider of Whiteside County): 1. Kaeli Kovarik, Tampico; 2. Trevor Driessens, Rock Falls; 3. Savannah Bragg, Sterling Junior English Pleasure (18 years and under): 1. Madison Burke, De Witt, IA; 2. Tea Thomas, Geneseo; 3. Trevor Driessens, Rock Falls Open English Pleasure: 1. Madison Burke, De Witt, IA; 2. Kaeli Kovarik, Tampico; 3. Lindsay Drapers, Osco Jack Benny Pleasure (Optional tack - Rider 39 years and over): 1. Rick Kuehn, Long Grove, IA; 2. Julie Kuehn, Long Grove, IA; 3. Julie Angus, Ottawa Open Horsemanship: 1. Amy Wethington, Geneseo; 2. Carol Green, Bettendorf, IA; 3. Kaeli Kovarik, Tampico Men's Western Pleasure (19 years and over - Horse over 56"): 1. Carol Green, Bettendorf, IA Ladies' Western Pleasure (19 years and over - Horse over 56"): 1. Julie Kuehn, Long Grove, IA; 2. Carol Green, Bettendorf, IA; 3. Catlin Kuehn, Davenport, IA Whiteside County Western Pleasure (Horse and Rider of Whiteside County): 1. Trevor Driessens, Rock Falls; 2. Kaeli Kovarik, Tampico Junior Western Pleasure (18 years and under - Horse over 56"): 1. Madison Burke, De Witt, IA; 2. Rachel Daniels, Geneseo; 3. Amy Wethington, Geneseo Junior Horse Western Pleasure (Horse 5 years and under - over 56"): 1. Rick Kuehn, Long Grove, IA; 2. Carol Green, Bettendorf, IA; 3. Tea Thomas, Geneseo Open Western Pleasure: 1. Rick Kuehn, Long Grove, IA; 2. Rachel Daniels, Geneseo; 3. Carol Green, Bettendorf, IA SPEED EVENTS Junior Pole Race: 1. Sylvia Hasz, Rochelle; 2. Mary Tegeler, Morrison; 3. Josey Weber, Oregon Open Pole Race: 1. Amanda Braun, Pecatonica; 2. Mary Tegeler, Morrison; 3. Josey Weber, Oregon Junior Flag Race (18 years and under): 1. Jade Ansteth, DeKalb; 2. Jade Ansteth, DeKalb; 3. Josey Weber, Oregon Open Flag Race: 1. Tamber J. Babler, Dakota; 2. Jade Ansteth, DeKalb; 3. Danielle Jones, Sheffield Open Plug Race: 1. Tamber J. Babler, Dakota; 2. Kaeli Kovarik, Tampico; 3. Chris Trone, Canton NBHA Open 4D Barrels Division 1: 1. Derek J. Diedrich, Goose Lake, IA; 2. Vicky Nutter, Walnut; 3. Derek J. Diedrich, Goose Lake, IA NBHA Open 4D Barrels Division 2: 1. Tammy L. Engle, Hanna City; 2. Tamber J. Babler, Dakota; 3. Duane Diedrich, Charlotte, IA NBHA Open 4D Barrels Division 3: 1. Kaeli Kovarik, Tampico; 2. Teala Richards, Chillicothe; 3. Dusty E. Pyse, Harmon NBHA Open 4D Barrels Division 4: 1. Kristen Pruis, Morrison; 2. Danielle Jones, Sheffield; 3. Aubrey L. Bush, Morrison NBHA Youth 3D Barrels Division 1: 1. Megan L. Windish, Brimfield; 2. Jade Ansteth, DeKalb; 3. Jade Ansteth, DeKalb NBHA Youth 3D Barrels Division 2: 1. Molly Bell, Abingdon; 2. Josey Weber, Oregon; 3. Josey Weber, Oregon NBHA Youth 3D Barrels Division 3: 1. Aubrey L. Bush, Morrison; 2. Sylvia Hasz, Rochelle; 3. Grace L. Klein, Sublette NBHA Open 3D Senior Barrels Division 1 (50 years and over): 1. Vicky Nutter, Walnut NBHA Open 3D Senior Barrels Division 2 (50 years and over): 1. Bonnie Henry-Buchholz, Waterman NBHA Open 3D Senior Barrels Division 3 (50 years and over): 1. Kristen Pruis, Morrison Open 3D Barrel Race Division 1: 1. Danae M. Diedrich, Charlotte, IA; 2. Vicky Nutter, Walnut; 3. Tamber J. Babler, Dakota Open 3D Barrel Race Division 2: 1. Derek J. Diedrich, Goose Lake, IA; 2. Dusty E. Pyse, Harmon; 3. Taylor Hahn, Mendota Open 3D Barrel Race Division 3: 1. TJ Klockenga, Sheffield; 2. Amber Temple, Morrison; 3. Grace L. Klein, Sublette