Listed below are winners in eight departments at the 147th Annual Whiteside County Fair, judged on Tuesday, August 15, 2017. All winners are Illinois residents unless noted. The results are listed in this order: Jr. Agricultural Products; Jr. Floriculture; Jr. Hobbies; Jr. Textiles; Open Agricultural Products; Open Hobbies; Open Horticulture; Open Textiles.
17-04 / JUNIOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Maddy Hensel of Clinton, IA, took Premier Exhibitor Honors in the Grains and Forages Division. Shawn R. Geison of Clinton, IA, took Premier Exhibitor Honors in the Vegetable Division at the 147th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Junior Agricultural Products Show.
GRAINS
Premier Exhibitor: Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA
Runner-Up: Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick
Best Scarecrow: Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA
Largest Sunflower: Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick
Judge’s Choice Winner: Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA, forSmall Scarecrow
2016 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. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 3. Lauryn G. Kuehl, Fulton
One Gallon Jar of Soybeans: 1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA
1 Gallon Jar of Shelled Corn: 1. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 2. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 3. Lauryn G. Kuehl, Fulton
2017 CROP
Best Ear of Field Corn: 1. Alex Abell, Tampico; 2. Marissa Folkers, Morrison; 3. Lauryn G. Kuehl, Fulton
Longest Ear of Corn: 1. Lauryn G. Kuehl, Fulton; 2. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 3. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick
Single Stalk Hill of Corn: 1. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 2. Marissa Folkers, Morrison; 3. Lauryn G. Kuehl, Fulton
Two or More Stalk Hills of Corn: 1. Lauryn G. Kuehl, Fulton; 2. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 3. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick
Best 4″ Slice of Alfalfa: 1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 3. Lauryn G. Kuehl, Fulton
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. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 3. Lauryn G. Kuehl, Fulton
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: 1. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 2. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick
Five Stalks Soybeans in Bundle: 1. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 2. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 3. Brady Abell, Tampico
Best Five Ears of Field Corn: 1. Elijah Wetzell, Lyndon; 2. Aaron Wetzell, Lyndon; 3. Marissa Folkers, Morrison
Small Scarecrow – 36″ Tall, Trophy by Howard Scott Family, Cordova: 1. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 2. Lauryn G. Kuehl, Fulton; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
VEGETABLES
Premier Exhibitor: Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick
Runner-Up: Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA
Kyle Miller Memorial Award: Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA, forBest Display of Vegetables in a Little Red Wagon
Best of Show: Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA, forBest Display of Produce
Red Potatoes: 1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick
White Potatoes: 1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick
Three White Onions: 1. Lauryn G. Kuehl, Fulton; 2. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick
Three Red Onions: 1. Lauryn G. Kuehl, Fulton; 2. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Three Yellow Onions: 1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Lauryn G. Kuehl, Fulton; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Three Turnips: 1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Lauryn G. Kuehl, Fulton
Three Table Beets: 1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Lauryn G. Kuehl, Fulton
Three Pickle Cucumbers (No less than 3″ or no more than 4″ long): 1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Lauryn G. Kuehl, Fulton
Three Slicing Cucumbers: 1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Alex Abell, Tampico; 3. Lauryn G. Kuehl, Fulton
Three Green Bell Peppers: 1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Three Habaneros Peppers: 1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick
Three Jalapeno Peppers: 1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Three Sweet Banana Peppers: 1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick
Three Tomato-Roma: 1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Lauryn G. Kuehl, Fulton; 3. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick
Three Tomato-Yellow: 1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick
Three Red Cherry Tomato: 1. Alex Abell, Tampico; 2. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Three Tomato-Red: 1. Alex Abell, Tampico; 2. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Three Tomato-Yellow Pear: 1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick
Three Tomato-Red Pear: 1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Three Tomato-Green (Not Ripe): 1. Alex Abell, Tampico; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 3. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick
One Eggplant-Black Beauty: 1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA
Five Snap Beans-Green: 1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 3. Lauryn G. Kuehl, Fulton
Five Snap Beans-Yellow: 1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick
Best Sugar Baby Watermelon: 1. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 2. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick
Best Muskmelon: 1. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 2. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick
Largest Watermelon by Weight: 1. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 2. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick
Largest Blue Hubbard Squash: 1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick
One Crook Neck Squash: 1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA
One Butternut Squash: 1. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 2. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick
One Buttercup Squash: 1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick
One Table Ace Queen Squash: 1. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 2. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick
Most Unusual Size and Shape Vegetable grown in 2017: 1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 3. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA
Two Zucchini: 1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 3. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA
Largest Pumpkin by Weight: 1. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 2. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick
Three Miniature Pumpkins: 1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA
Five Ears Sweet Corn-Yellow with husk, not peeled back: 1. Lauryn G. Kuehl, Fulton
Five Ears Sweet Corn- Mixed: 1. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 2. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 3. Marissa Folkers, Morrison
One Head of Cabbage: 1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA
Largest Sunflower by Diameter: 1. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Best Display of Above Produce: 1. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 2. Shawn R. Geison, Chadwick; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Best Decorated Pumpkin: 1. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA
Best Display of Vegetables in a Little Red Wagon, Trophy by Kyle Miller Memorial Fund: 1. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 2. Lauryn G. Kuehl, Fulton; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
17-09 / JUNIOR FLORICULTURE
Audrey Gesiakowski of Sterling earned Premier Exhibitor Honors and Most Blue Ribbons Honors for the third year in a row and took a Best of Show Rosette Award for Bouquets and Arrangements, at the 147th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s 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 (16 ribbons)
ROSETTE AWARDS
Best of Show, Bouquets and Arrangements: Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling, with Hit the Road Entry
Best of Show, Table Settings: Justin Gesiakowski, Sterling, with Tea for Two Entry
BOUQUETS AND ARRANGEMENTS
Arrangement for Teenage Girl’s Bedroom: 1. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
Arrangement in Small Wicker Basket: 1. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
Small Marigolds (French): 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Kaylee Pruis, Morrison
Zinnias (any variety): 1. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
Coleus-Flower of one color may be used for accent: 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling
Petunias: 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Gina Lee, Morrison
Snap Dragons: 1. Gina Lee, Morrison
Cosmos: 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
Daisies: 1. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Arrangement of Dried or Silk Materials, wall hanging: 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Alex Abell, Tampico
Arrangement of Dried or Silk Materials, other than wall hanging: 1. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Mary Kate Jacobs, Sterling; 3. Gabi Abell, Tampico
Arrangement for a Small Table: 1. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
“Hit The Road” Arrangement of fresh cut roadside materials: 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Arrangement in Old-fashioned Container: 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 3. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling
“My Favorite Arrangement”: 1. Mary Kate Jacobs, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling
Arrangement for Kitchen: 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Patriotic Arrangement (Red, White & Blue)
1. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Arrangement of Hosta Leaves: 1. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
Arrangement in Animal Planter or with Animal as Accessory: 1. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Arrangement In Western Theme: 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Mixed Bouquet
1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling
Arrangement Sports Theme
1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Reflections Arrangement with a mirror
1. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Arrangement – Disney Theme
1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Arrangement – Include Stuffed Animal
1. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Arrangement by Boy Who Loves Flowers
1. Justin Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Arrangement Using Birdhouse As Accessory
1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Arrangement Including Angel(s): 1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Christmas Arrangement: 1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Arrangement for My Teacher: 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
POTTED PLANTS
House Plant: 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
Blooming House Plants: 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
Hanging Plant (pot over 8″): 1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Cactus or Succulent: 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
TABLE SETTINGS
Tea for Two (8-12 years of age-must use child’s table and dishes): 1. Justin Gesiakowski, Sterling
Halloween Party for 4: 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
Birthday Party for Grandma (4 place settings): 1. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling
17-07 / JUNIOR HOBBIES
Ignatius Gabbard of Thomson took Best of Show in Division I, Gammon Williams of Morrison took Best of Show in Division II, and Hannah Wallander of Morrison took Best of Show in Division III at the 147th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Junior Hobby Show.
JUNIOR HOBBIES–DIVISION I (age group 6-9 years)
Best of Show Division I: Ignatius Gabbard, Thomson, with Train Station under Lego or Mega Kit
COLLECTIONS I
Animal: 1. Jeremy Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Jovie Patton, Morrison; 3. Jence Huber, Morrison
Farm Machinery: 1. Grant Workman, Sterling; 2. Elijah Wetzell, Lyndon
Beanie Babies (8): 1. Jovie Patton, Morrison; 2. Ignatius Gabbard, Thomson; 3. Jence Huber, Morrison
Miscellaneous: 1. Tynlee Williams, Morrison; 2. Grant Workman, Sterling; 3. Elijah Wetzell, Lyndon
Any Collection-Girl: 1. Briley Williams, Morrison; 2. Claire Weets, Morrison; 3. Jovie Patton, Morrison
Any Collection-Boy: 1. Jence Huber, Morrison; 2. Elijah Wetzell, Lyndon; 3. Justin Gesiakowski, Sterling
Action Figures (limit 6): 1. Aidan Gabbard, Fulton; 2. Jeremy Gesiakowski, Sterling
Barbie Dolls (limit 6): 1. Megan Folkers, Morrison; 2. Claire Weets, Morrison; 3. Jovie Patton, Morrison
ART I
Fingerpaint: 1. Elijah Wetzell, Lyndon; 2. Ignatius Gabbard, Thomson; 3. Justin Gesiakowski, Sterling
Crayon Coloring: 1. Emmeline Rider, Morrison; 2. Claire Weets, Morrison; 3. Ignatius Gabbard, Thomson
Collage: 1. Ignatius Gabbard, Thomson; 2. Anna Eggemeyer, Morrison; 3. Jeremy Gesiakowski, Sterling
Marker: 1. Emmeline Rider, Morrison; 2. Ignatius Gabbard, Thomson; 3. Justin Gesiakowski, Sterling
Sponge Painting: 1. Ignatius Gabbard, Thomson; 2. Jeremy Gesiakowski, Sterling
MISCELLANEOUS I
Lego or Mega, Not Kit: 1. Kaleb Workman, Sterling; 2. Ignatius Gabbard, Thomson; 3. Emmeline Rider, Morrison
Lego or Mega, From Kit: 1. Ignatius Gabbard, Thomson; 2. Eliana Gapinski, Morrison; 3. Kaleb Workman, Sterling
Favorite Stuffed Animal (1): 1. Eliana Gapinski, Morrison; 2. Claire Weets, Morrison; 3. Jeremy Gesiakowski, Sterling
Small Rock Collection (12): 1. Jovie Patton, Morrison; 2. Justin Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Emmeline Rider, Morrison
JUNIOR HOBBIES–DIVISION II (age group 10-13 Years)
Best of Show Division II: Gammon Williams, Morrison, with Farming for the Seasons in Farm Machinery (shown below)
COLLECTIONS II
Animal Collection, Not Stuffed (limit 8): 1. Lydia Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Isabelle Blumhoff, Polo
Farm Machinery: 1. Gammon Williams, Morrison; 2. Aaron Wetzell, Lyndon
Sunglasses (10): 1. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling
Beanie Babies (limit 8): 1. Zachary Gabbard, Thomson; 2. Hannah Gabbard, Thomson; 3. Marissa Folkers, Morrison
Bear, Not Stuffed: 1. Marissa Folkers, Morrison; 2. Jovie Patton, Morrison
Snow Globes (limit 4): 1. Jovie Patton, Morrison
Miscellaneous: 1. Isabelle Blumhoff, Polo; 2.Hailey M. Wiersema, Morrison; 3. Landon Cook, Morrison
Snowmen (limit 6): 1. Gabi Abell, Tampico; 2. Jovie Patton, Morrison
Any Collection Not Listed, Girls (limit 8): 1. Jovie Patton, Morrison; 2. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Alicen Wiersema, Morrison
Mixed Animal (limit 10): 1. Jovie Patton, Morrison; 2. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling
Disney Collection (limit 6): 1. Aaron Wetzell, Lyndon; 2. Jovie Patton, Morrison; 3. Gabi Abell, Tampico
Banks (limit 4): 1. Marissa Folkers, Morrison; 2. Justin Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Jovie Patton, Morrison
Any Collection Not Listed, Boys (limit 8): 1. Zachary Gabbard, Thomson; 2. Kaleb Workman, Sterling; 3. Landon Cook, Morrison
ARTS II
Technical Art Computer Design: 1. Justin Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Hannah Gabbard, Thomson; 3. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling
Cartoon Drawing: 1. Hannah Gabbard, Thomson; 2. Camden Pruis, Morrison; 3. Lydia Huizenga, Morrison
Felt Pen Drawing: 1. Landon Cook, Morrison
Lead Pencil: 1. Zachary Gabbard, Thomson; 2. Lydia Huizenga, Morrison; 3. Camden Pruis, Morrison
Colored Pencil: 1. Landon Cook, Morrison; 2. Hannah Gabbard, Thomson; 3. Camden Pruis, Morrison
Pen and Ink: 1. Hannah Gabbard, Thomson
Collage: 1. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Zachary Gabbard, Thomson; 3. Menter Jacobs, Sterling
Miscellaneous: 1. Justin Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Mary Kate Jacobs, Sterling
Paint: 1. Justin Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Gabi Abell, Tampico; 3. Aaron Wetzell, Lyndon
Watercolor: 1. Hannah Gabbard, Thomson
MISCELLANEOUS II
Handmade Wood Article: 1. Gabi Abell, Tampico; 2. Landon Cook, Morrison; 3. Alexander Gabbard, Thomson
Lego or Mega Blocks Made Article, Not Kit: 1. Alexander Gabbard, Thomson; 2. Hannah Gabbard, Thomson; 3. Landon Cook, Morrison
Lego or Mega Blocks Made Article, Kit: 1. Landon Cook, Morrison; 2. Hannah Gabbard, Thomson; 3. Zachary Gabbard, Thomson
Banks (4): 1. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling
Science Project: 1. Justin Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Gabi Abell, Tampico; 3. Aaron Wetzell, Lyndon
Vintage Cars and Trucks (6): 1. Aaron Wetzell, Lyndon
PHOTOGRAPHY II
Farm Scene: 1. Landon Cook, Morrison; 2. Marissa Folkers, Morrison; 3. Zachary Gabbard, Thomson
Miscellaneous: 1. Landon Cook, Morrison; 2. Sarah Stralow, Morrison; 3. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling
Friends: 1. Landon Cook, Morrison; 2. Zachary Gabbard, Thomson; 3. Hannah Gabbard, Thomson
Pets: 1. Marissa Folkers, Morrison; 2. Landon Cook, Morrison; 3. Hannah Gabbard, Thomson
JUNIOR HOBBIES–DIVISION III (age group 14-18 Years)
Best of Show Division III: Hannah Wallander, Morrison, in Fun Category, with The Capital Building (Below, Wallender, 15, is a Morrison Sophomore.)
COLLECTIONS III Sports Collectibles (limit 6): 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Mugs (limit 5): 1. Hanna Blumhoff, Morrison; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
NASCAR Collection (limit 6): 1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Miscellaneous: 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 3. Hanna Blumhoff, Morrison
Baseball Hats (limit 6): 1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Sunglasses (8): 1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Handmade Jewelry (4): 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Elizabeth A. Lindquist, Sterling
Model Cars (4): 1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
ARTS III
Watercolor: 1. Elizabeth A. Lindquist, Sterling
Charcoal or Pastel: 1. Elizabeth A. Lindquist, Sterling
Colored Pencil: 1. Quinn Sedig, Morrison; 2. Emily Henson, Morrison
Paint: 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Sarah Wallander, Morrison; 3. Emily Henson, Morrison
Pencil: 1. Quinn Sedig, Morrison; 2. Elizabeth A. Lindquist, Sterling
Miscellaneous: 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Elizabeth A. Lindquist, Sterling
Melted Crayon: 1. Hanna Blumhoff, Morrison
MISCELLANEOUS III
Small Handmade Wood Article (limit 1): 1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
Fun Category (limit 1): 1. Hannah Wallander, Morrison; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Alex Abell, Tampico
Banks (limit 4): 1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Elizabeth A. Lindquist, Sterling
Comic Books (limit 6): 1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
Vintage Cars/Trucks (limit 6): 1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Large Handmade Wood Article (limit 1): 1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Hannah Wallander, Morrison; 3. Alex Abell, Tampico
Any Collection Not Listed, Girls (limit 8): 1. Elizabeth A. Lindquist, Sterling; 2. Hanna Blumhoff, Morrison; 3. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
Any Collection Not Listed, Boys (limit 8): 1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Favorite Stuffed Animal: 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Elizabeth A. Lindquist, Sterling; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
PHOTOGRAPHY III
Fall Scene: 1. Sarah Wallander, Morrison
Miscellaneous: 1. Molly Jacobs, Sterling; 2. Hanna Blumhoff, Morrison
Pets: 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Hannah Wallander, Morrison; 3. Sarah Wallander, Morrison
Sports: 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Sarah Wallander, Morrison; 3. Sarah Stralow, Morrison
Friends: 1. Molly Jacobs, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
17-02 / JUNIOR TEXTILES
Audrey Gesiakowski of Sterling earned the Premier Exhibitor Honors for the third year in a row at the 147th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Junior Textiles Show.
AWARDS
Premier Exhibitor Trophy (by Economy Trophy Co., Rock Falls): Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
Premier Exhibitor Runner-up: Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling
Best of Show Handmade Baskets: Alyssa Marquez, Sterling, with Miscellaneous Entry
DIVISION I (Age group through 14 years)
LINENS – I
Any Other: 1. Mary Kate Jacobs, Sterling
PICTURES – I
Small-Any: 1. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling
CLOTHING – I
Shorts, Pants or Skirt: 1. Katie Eggemeyer, Morrison; 2. Gabi Abell, Tampico
Dress or Jumper: 1. Gabi Abell, Tampico; 2.Hailey M. Wiersema, Morrison
Miscellaneous: 1. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Gabi Abell, Tampico; 3. Hannah Gabbard, Thomson
PILLOWS – I
Patchwork/Pieced: 1. Lydia Huizenga, Morrison
Any Other: 1. Justin Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Bryce Gowan, Morrison
MISCELLANEOUS – I
Any Fleece Article: 1. Gabi Abell, Tampico; 2. Katie Eggemeyer, Morrison
Refrigerator Magnet Part Textile: 1. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling
Item Made with Duct Tape, Under 12″: 1. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Hannah Gabbard, Thomson; 3. Ignatius Gabbard, Thomson
Made with Duct Tape, Over 12″: 1. Landon Cook, Morrison; 2. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Alexander Gabbard, Thomson
Textile Christmas Ornament: 1. Justin Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling
Recycled Item Under 12″: 1. Anna Eggemeyer, Morrison; 2. Justin Gesiakowski, Sterling
Tie Dyed T-Shirt, 2 Colors or Less: 1. Justin Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling
Tie Dyed T-Shirt, 3 Colors or More: 1. Justin Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling
Memo Board: 1. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Gabi Abell, Tampico
Decorated T-Shirt or Sweat Shirt: 1. Lydia Huizenga, Morrison
Jewelry, Part Textile: 1. Elizabeth A. Lindquist, Sterling
Rug, Any Method: 1. Hannah Gabbard, Thomson
Any Other Wall Hanging: 1. Justin Gesiakowski, Sterling
DIVISION II (Ages 15 – 18)
PICTURES – II
Small-Any: 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
Large-Any: 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
HANDMADE DOLL AND ANIMAL – II
Cloth (1): 1. Alyssa Marquez, Sterling
CLOTHING – II
Miscellaneous: 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
MISCELLANEOUS – II
Refrigerator Magnets, Part Texile: 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Textile Christmas Ornament: 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Hand Decorated Store-Bought Item: 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
Tote Bag or Purse: 1. Alyssa Marquez, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
Jewelry: 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Elizabeth A. Lindquist, Sterling
Tie Dyed T-Shirt, 2 Colors or Less: 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
Tie Dyed T-Shirt, 3 Colors or More: 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Decorated T-Shirt or Sweat Shirt: 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Memo Board: 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
Any Other Wall Hanging: 1. Alyssa Marquez, Sterling
Patriotic Item: 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
BASKETS – II
Miscellaneous: 1. Alyssa Marquez, Sterling
DIVISION III (All Ages)
QUILTS – III
Quilts: 1. Alyssa Marquez, Sterling
Fleece: 1. Gabi Abell, Tampico
17-03 / OPEN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Sheldon Geison of Chadwick earned Premier Exhibitor Honors at the 147th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Open Agricultural Products Show in both the Grains and Forages Division and the Vegetable Division. David Cook of Morrison earned Runner-Up Premier Exhibitor Honors for the third year in a row in the Grains and Forages Division.
GRAINS AND FORAGES
Premier Exhibitor: Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick
Runner-Up: David Cook, Morrison
Mrs. L. A. Abbott Traveling Trophy Award: Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick
Best Scarecrow Trophy, by American Gear, Prophetstown, IL: Merle Daniels, Morrison
Best of Show: David Cook, Morrison, with Best and Greatest Variety
Judge’s Choice Winner: Laverne Newendyke, Morrison, for Two Stalk Hill of Corn Entry
Best and Greatest Variety: 1. David Cook, Morrison; 2. Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick
2016 CROP
Collection of Grain, and/or Forage: 1. David Cook, Morrison; 2. Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick
One Gallon Jar of Wheat: 1. Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. David Cook, Morrison
One Gallon Jar of Oats: 1. Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. David Cook, Morrison
One Gallon Jar of Rye: 1. Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. David Cook, Morrison
One Gallon Jar of Soybeans: 1. Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Cindy Young, Erie; 3. David Cook, Morrison
One Gallon Jar of Shelled Corn: 1. Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Cindy Young, Erie; 3. David Cook, Morrison
2017 CROP
Best Ear of Corn: 1. Beau Wetzell, Lyndon; 2. Andrew C. Cruse, Prophetstown; 3. Glenn H. Peterson, Morrison
Longest Ear of Corn: 1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. David Cook, Morrison; 3. Beau Wetzell, Lyndon
Single Stalk Hill Corn: 1. Glenn H. Peterson, Morrison; 2. David Cook, Morrison; 3. Laverne Newendyke, Morrison
Two or More Stalk Hill of Corn In Container: 1. Laverne Newendyke, Morrison; 2. Glenn H. Peterson, Morrison; 3. David Cook, Morrison
Best 4″ Slice of Alfalfa: 1. Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Andrew C. Cruse, Prophetstown; 3. Glenn H. Peterson, Morrison
Best 4″ Slice of Grass Hay: 1. Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Raymond Henningsen, Chadwick; 3. David Cook, Morrison
Best 4″ Slice of Mixed Hay: 1. Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Andrew C. Cruse, Prophetstown; 3. Cindy Young, Erie
Best 4″ Slice of Oat Straw: 1. David Cook, Morrison; 2. Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick
Best 4″ Slice of Wheat Straw: 1. Andrew C. Cruse, Prophetstown; 2. Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick; 3. David Cook, Morrison
2017 CROP
Best Five Ears of Feed Corn: 1. Beau Wetzell, Lyndon; 2. Glenn H. Peterson, Morrison; 3. David Cook, Morrison
Best Five Ears of Popcorn with husk (not peeled back): 1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown; 3. Glenn H. Peterson, Morrison
Best 5 Ears of Indian or Calico Corn with husk (not peeled back): 1. David Cook, Morrison; 2. Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick; 3. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown
Five Stalks Soybeans Bundled: 1. Andrew C. Cruse, Prophetstown; 2. Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick; 3. David Cook, Morrison
Scarecrow, Trophy by American Gear, Prophetsown, IL: 1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
VEGETABLES
Premier Exhibitor: Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick
Runner-Up: Merle Daniels, Morrison
Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head Winner: Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA
Largest Sunflower: Melisa Turner, Prophetstown
Best of Show, Market Basket: Donna Young, Sterling
Judge’s Choice Award: Merle Daniels, Morrison, with Best Gourd Assortment Entry
Best and Greatest Variety of Garden Vegetables: 1. Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick (shown below)
Market Basket, 1/2 Bushel: 1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick; 3. Merle Daniels, Morrison
Best Display of Storage Vegetables: 1. Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. Merle Daniels, Morrison
New England Boiled Dinner Basket: 1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Gourds Best Assortment 1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown (Daniels’s attractive display is below.)
Five Snap Beans-Yellow: 1. Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Austin Turner, Prophetstown; 3. Donna Young, Sterling
Five Snap Beans-Green: 1. Bonny F. Kennedy, Fulton; 2. Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Two Zucchini-Green: 1. Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown; 3. Ann VanderSchaaf, Morrison
Two Table Queen Squash: 1. David Cook, Morrison; 2. Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick
Two Crook Neck Squash: 1. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown; 2. Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick; 3. Austin Turner, Prophetstown
Two Buttercup Squash: 1. Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Merle Daniels, Morrison
Two Butternut Squash: 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick; 3. Merle Daniels, Morrison
Largest by Weight, Blue Hubbard Squash: 1. Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick
Most Unusual Size, Shape, and Color Vegetable Grown in 2017: 1. James E. Eshleman, Rock Falls; 2. Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick; 3. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown (The potato mouse and curvy cucumber are two of the unusual specimens.)
Three Miniature Pumpkins: 1. Austin Turner, Prophetstown; 2. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown
Largest Pumpkin by Weight: 1. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown; 2. David Cook, Morrison; 3. Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick
Best Pie Pumpkin: 1. Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. David Cook, Morrison; 3. Austin Turner, Prophetstown
Best Sugar Baby Watermelon: 1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. David Cook, Morrison; 3. Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick
Largest Watermelon by Weight: 1. David Cook, Morrison; 2. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 3. Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick
One Muskmelon: 1. David Cook, Morrison; 2. Raymond Henningsen, Chadwick; 3. Merle Daniels, Morrison
One Cabbage: 1. Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. David Cook, Morrison
Three Carrots: 1. Kelsie L Lowery, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
One Black Beauty Eggplant: 1. Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Cindy Young, Erie
Three Red Onions: 1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. Ann Brackemyer, Morrison; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Three White Onions: 1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick; 3. Steve Schroeder, Morrison
Three Yellow Onions: 1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick
Largest Onion By Weight: 1. Steve Schroeder, Morrison; 2. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 3. Ann Brackemyer, Morrison
Three Green Bell Peppers: 1. Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Steve Schroeder, Morrison; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Three Habanero Peppers: 1. Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Eric Bergen, Morrison; 3. Austin Turner, Prophetstown
Three Jalapeno Peppers: 1. Cindy Young, Erie; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Steve Schroeder, Morrison
Three Sweet Banana Peppers: 1. Austin Turner, Prophetstown; 2. Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick; 3. Cindy Young, Erie
Three Cucumbers for Slicing: 1. Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. James E. Eshleman, Rock Falls
Three Pickling Cucumbers: 1. Ann Brackemyer, Morrison; 2. Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick; 3. Cindy Young, Erie
Three Table Beets: 1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Three Red Cherry Tomatoes: 1. Eric Bergen, Morrison; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick
Three Yellow Tomatoes: 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown
Three Preserving Roma Tomatoes: 1. Austin Turner, Prophetstown; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Three Yellow Pear Tomatoes: 1. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown; 2. Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick; 3. Austin Turner, Prophetstown
Three Red Pear Tomatoes: 1. James E. Eshleman, Rock Falls
Three Green Red Tomatoes: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Steve Schroeder, Morrison; 3. Cindy Young, Erie
Three Tomatoes: 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Steve Schroeder, Morrison; 3. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown
Largest Tomato by Weight: 1. Mark Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Eric Bergen, Morrison; 3. Glenn H. Peterson, Morrison
Three Turnips: 1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick; 3. Austin Turner, Prophetstown
Largest Sunflower by Diameter: 1. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown; 2. Austin Turner, Prophetstown; 3. Merle Daniels, Morrison
Figure of Scene Made of Vegetables: 1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA
Best Decorated Pumpkin: 1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. Carol Hill, Morrison; 3. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA
Best 5 Ears of Yellow Sweet Corn: 1. Glenn H. Peterson, Morrison; 2. Cindy Young, Erie
Best 5 Ears of Mixed Sweet Corn: 1. Sheldon R. Geison, Chadwick; 2. David Cook, Morrison; 3. Cindy Young, Erie
POTATOES
White Potatoes: 1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Red Potatoes: 1. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Mr. or Mrs. Potato Head, Trophy by Rock River Lumber & Grain, Prophetstown: 1. Maddy Hensel, Clinton, IA; 2. Merle Daniels, Morrison
17-06 / OPEN HOBBIES
Carole D. Patton of Morrison took Best of Show Honors with Pink Depression Glass, at the 147th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Open Hobby Show.
AWARDS
Best of Show Trophy: Carole D. Patton, Morrison, with Pink Depression Glass in Antique Depression Glass
Most Interesting Antique, Award of a Plaque: Butch VanderSchaaf, Morrison, with John Browning Prism Spectroscope (The device is below right. Second place went to Larey Blumoff, Morrison, for a Morrison Specialty Co. mousetrap, at left, circa 1890’s -1910. Hannah Blumoff, Morrison, took third with the Enterprise Lard Press, center.)
Best of Show Photography: Robert L. Bannon, Montgomery, with Train and Conductor in Miscellaneous
COLLECTIONS
Animal, Bird or Fowl (Limit 8): 1. Alicia Wetzell, Lyndon; 2. Sandy K. Deutscher, Fulton; 3. Carole D. Patton, Morrison
Angels (Limit 8): 1. Carole D. Patton, Morrison
Pocket Knives (Limit 8): 1. Butch VanderSchaaf, Morrison; 2. Mark Zink, Rock Falls; 3. Mark Ottens, Morrison
Salt and Pepper Shakers (Limit 6 Sets): 1. Carole D. Patton, Morrison; 2. Mark Zink, Rock Falls; 3. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown
Tooth Pick Holders (Limit 6): 1. Carole D. Patton, Morrison; 2. Beverly Peterson, Prophetstown
Shot Glasses (Limit 10): 1. Eric Bergen, Morrison; 2. Austin Turner, Prophetstown; 3. Mark Ottens, Morrison
Rolling Pins (Limit 5): 1. Sue E. Austin, Sterling
Snowmen (Limit 6): 1. Carole D. Patton, Morrison; 2. Theresa Zink, Rock Falls
Horses (Limit 6): 1. Jim Dykstra, Morrison
Frog Collection (Limit 6): 1. Carole D. Patton, Morrison; 2. Mark Zink, Rock Falls
Christmas Tree Ornaments (Limit 6): 1. Frank Belt, Morrison; 2. Alicia Wetzell, Lyndon; 3. Butch VanderSchaaf, Morrison
Banks (4): 1. Butch VanderSchaaf, Morrison; 2. Austin Turner, Prophetstown; 3. Theresa Zink, Rock Falls
Tractor Collection (Limit 6): 1. Theresa Zink, Rock Falls
Newer Tin Collection (Limit 8): 1. Carole D. Patton, Morrison; 2. Sarah Gesiakowski, Sterling
Porcelain Bells (Limit 6): 1. Sandy K. Deutscher, Fulton; 2. Beverly Peterson, Prophetstown; 3. Carole D. Patton, Morrison
Teapots (Limit 6): 1. Carole D. Patton, Morrison
Miscellaneous (1 Entry, Limit Size): 1. Terry Jones; 2. Butch VanderSchaaf, Morrison; 3. Beverly Peterson, Prophetstown
Miniature Cups and Saucers (Limit 6): 1. James E. Eshleman, Rock Falls; 2. Beverly Peterson, Prophetstown
Santa Claus Collection (Limit 6): 1. Carole D. Patton, Morrison
Bear Collection, Not Stuffed: 1. Ann VanderSchaaf, Morrison; 2. Carole D. Patton, Morrison
Decorative Bottles (Limit 6): 1. Carole D. Patton, Morrison; 2. Marcia Blean, Sterling; 3. Theresa Zink, Rock Falls
Plate Collections On Stands (Limit 6): 1. Carole D. Patton, Morrison; 2. Sue E. Austin, Sterling; 3. Sandy K. Deutscher, Fulton
Military Memorablia (Limit 8): 1. Larey Blumoff, Morrison; 2. Mark Zink, Rock Falls
Minature Tea Sets: 1. Ellen Feltes, Morrison; 2. Theresa Zink, Rock Falls; 3. Carole D. Patton, Morrison
PHOTOGRAPHY
Spring Scene: 1. Susan Devers, Morrison; 2. Patty Ruppert, Saint Paul, MN; 3. Sarah Gesiakowski, Sterling
Winter Scene: 1. Robert L. Bannon, Montgomery; 2. Tonia A. Delong, Geneseo; 3. Breann Popkin, Morrison
Farm Scene: 1. Robert L. Bannon, Montgomery; 2. Gail Jacobsen, Fulton; 3. Rebecca Huizenga, Morrison
Family: 1. Patty Ruppert, Saint Paul, MN; 2. Tonia A. Delong, Geneseo; 3. Trevor Popkin, Morrison
Wild Animals Or Birds: 1. Tonia A. Delong, Geneseo; 2. Nancy Howson, Clinton, IA; 3. Patty Ruppert, Saint Paul, MN
Family Pet: 1. Gail Jacobsen, Fulton; 2. Tonia A. Delong, Geneseo; 3. Sarah Wallander, Morrison
Flowers: 1. Paula R. Devore, Geneseo; 2. Marissa Folkers, Morrison; 3. Kathy Huizenga, Morrison
Sunsets or Sunrise: 1. Paula R. Devore, Geneseo; 2. Laurie Sim, Morrison; 3. Kelsey Snyder, Morrison
Close-Up (Person): 1. Robert L. Bannon, Montgomery; 2. Susan Devers, Morrison; 3. Molly Jacobs, Sterling
Bridge: 1. Robert L. Bannon, Montgomery; 2. Trevor Popkin, Morrison; 3. Sarah Gesiakowski, Sterling
Spirit of America: 1. Patty Ruppert, Saint Paul, MN; 2. Tonia A. Delong, Geneseo; 3. Sarah Gesiakowski, Sterling
Barns: 1. Robert L. Bannon, Montgomery; 2. Susan Devers, Morrison; 3. Bonny F. Kennedy, Fulton
Clouds or Storm Clouds: 1. Patty Ruppert, Saint Paul, MN; 2. Rebecca Huizenga, Morrison; 3. Jackie Damhoff, Morrison
Close-Up Other Than Person: 1. Rebecca Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Tonia A. Delong, Geneseo; 3. Tawny Wiersema, Morrison
Child-Life: 1. Patty Ruppert, Saint Paul, MN; 2. Susan Devers, Morrison; 3. Rebecca Huizenga, Morrison
Humorous: 1. Tonia A. Delong, Geneseo; 2. Patty Ruppert, Saint Paul, MN; 3. Breann Popkin, Morrison
Landscape/Seascape: 1. Susan Devers, Morrison; 2. Luellen Lee, Morrison; 3. Robert L. Bannon, Montgomery
Fall Scene: 1. Patty Ruppert, Saint Paul, MN; 2. Tonia A. Delong, Geneseo; 3. Kelsey Snyder, Morrison
Whiteside County Fair: 1. Pam Ehlers, Clinton, IA; 2. Kelsey Snyder, Morrison; 3. Breann Popkin, Morrison
Sports: 1. Gail Jacobsen, Fulton; 2. Breann Popkin, Morrison; 3. Kelsey Snyder, Morrison
Something Unusual (Novelty): 1. Tonia A. Delong, Geneseo; 2. Gail Jacobsen, Fulton; 3. Patty Ruppert, Saint Paul, MN
Miscellaneous: 1. Robert L. Bannon, Montgomery; 2. Jackie Damhoff, Morrison; 3. Trevor Popkin, Morrison
Summer Scene: 1. Susan Devers, Morrison; 2. Patty Ruppert, Saint Paul, MN
Enhanced or Altered Digital: 1. Bonny F. Kennedy, Fulton; 2. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Patty Ruppert, Saint Paul, MN
Picture of Whiteside County: 1. Trevor Popkin, Morrison; 2. Susan Devers, Morrison; 3. Eric Snyder, Morrison
Farm Animal: 1. Paula R. Devore, Geneseo; 2. Patty Ruppert, Saint Paul, MN; 3. Tonia A. Delong, Geneseo
BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY
Anitque Photographs, Must be at least 75 Years Old: 1. Beverly Peterson, Prophetstown; 2. Pat Moore, Morrison
Nature-Nothing Hand Made: 1. Tonia A. Delong, Geneseo; 2. Sarah Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Breann Popkin, Morrison
Farm Scene: 1. Susan Devers, Morrison; 2. Tonia A. Delong, Geneseo; 3. Breann Popkin, Morrison
Domestic Animal(s): 1. Tonia A. Delong, Geneseo; 2. Susan Devers, Morrison; 3. Kelsey Snyder, Morrison
Monument: 1. Trevor Popkin, Morrison; 2. Susan Devers, Morrison; 3. Breann Popkin, Morrison
Close-Up (Person): 1. Tonia A. Delong, Geneseo; 2. Molly Jacobs, Sterling; 3. Patty Ruppert, Saint Paul, MN
Sports: 1. Trevor Popkin, Morrison
Church: 1. Susan Devers, Morrison; 2. Robert Cook, Jr., Morrison; 3. Tonia A. Delong, Geneseo
Family: 1. Breann Popkin, Morrison; 2. Sarah Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Tonia A. Delong, Geneseo
Close-Up (Other Than Person): 1. Tonia A. Delong, Geneseo; 2. Trevor Popkin, Morrison; 3. Kelsey Snyder, Morrison
Child-Life: 1. Patty Ruppert, Saint Paul, MN; 2. Sarah Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Trevor Popkin, Morrison
Miscellaneous: 1. Breann Popkin, Morrison; 2. Tonia A. Delong, Geneseo; 3. Patty Ruppert, Saint Paul, MN
Wild Animal or Bird: 1. Gail Jacobsen, Fulton; 2. Tonia A. Delong, Geneseo; 3. Patty Ruppert, Saint Paul, MN
ARTS
Drawing (Ink, Charcoal, etc.): 1. Pam Ehlers, Clinton, IA
Floral Watercolor: 1. Marcia A. Brands, Morrison
Acrylic (Includes Markers): 1. Fran Plude, Morrison; 2. Ronald A. Norman, Chadwick; 3. Alicia Wetzell, Lyndon
Abstract Painting: 1. Hailey M. Wiersema, Morrison
Bird or Animal: 1. Fran Plude, Morrison; 2. Marcia A. Brands, Morrison
Lead Pencil: 1. Pam Ehlers, Clinton, IA; 2. Beverly Peterson, Prophetstown
Miscellaneous: 1. Marcia A. Brands, Morrison; 2. Jason Peppers, Morrison; 3. Fran Plude, Morrison
Watercolor Scenery: 1. Pam Ehlers, Clinton, IA
ADULT COLORING
Floral: 1. Hannah Wallander, Morrison; 2. Marcia A. Brands, Morrison
Animal: 1. Marcia A. Brands, Morrison; 2. Hannah Wallander, Morrison
Mandala: 1. Hannah Wallander, Morrison; 2. Marcia A. Brands, Morrison
Miscellaneous: 1. Hannah Wallander, Morrison; 2. Marcia A. Brands, Morrison
MISCELLANEOUS
Holiday Arrangement: 1. Marcia A. Brands, Morrison
Artificial Flower Arr., Center: 1. Marcia A. Brands, Morrison
Scrap Book (limit 1): 1. Marissa Folkers, Morrison; 2. Marcia A. Brands, Morrison; 3. Alicia Wetzell, Lyndon
Decorated Wreath: 1. Marcia A. Brands, Morrison
Cookie Cutters (limit 8): 1. Sue E. Austin, Sterling; 2. Marcia Blean, Sterling; 3. Sarah Gesiakowski, Sterling
Small Handmade Wood Article (limit 1): 1. Mark Pruis, Morrison; 2. Frank Belt, Morrison; 3. Allen Buikema, Morrison
Key Chains (limit 12): 1. Barry P. Linder, Morrison; 2. Theresa Zink, Rock Falls
Large Handmade Wood Article (limit 1): 1. Allen Buikema, Morrison
Handmade Wood Carving: 1. James Camp, Morrison
Wild Animal Collection Not Stuffed (limit 8): 1. James Camp, Morrison; 2. Carole D. Patton, Morrison
Avon Bottles (limit 6): 1. Kelsie L Lowery, Morrison
Miscellaneous: 1. James E. Eshleman, Rock Falls; 2. Barry P. Linder, Morrison; 3. Ann VanderSchaaf, Morrison (Eshelman’s vintage fishing collection, below, included a jigsaw puzzle.)
ANTIQUES
Miscellaneous: 1. Kathy Anderson, Morrison; 2. Butch VanderSchaaf, Morrison; 3. Ellen Feltes, Morrison
Blue Granite Ware (limit 4): 1. Beverly Peterson, Prophetstown; 2. Sue E. Austin, Sterling
Depression Glass (limit 6): 1. Carole D. Patton, Morrison; 2. Ann VanderSchaaf, Morrison
Old Milk Bottles (limit 6): 1. Linda Blumoff, Morrison
Milk Glass (limit 6): 1. Carole D. Patton, Morrison
Antique Tin Collection (limit 8): 1. Sue E. Austin, Sterling; 2. Alicia Wetzell, Lyndon; 3. Carole D. Patton, Morrison
Most Interesting Antique (limit 1): 1. Butch VanderSchaaf, Morrison; 2. Larey Blumoff, Morrison; 3. Linda Blumoff, Morrison
Antique Clock (limit 1): 1. Butch VanderSchaaf, Morrison; 2. Carole D. Patton, Morrison; 3. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown
Small Hand Tools (limit 8): 1. Mark Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Larey Blumoff, Morrison; 3. Mark Ottens, Morrison
Antique Toy (limit 1): 1. Ellen Feltes, Morrison; 2. Mark Ottens, Morrison; 3. Mark Zink, Rock Falls
Cast Iron Item (limit 1): 1. Ann VanderSchaaf, Morrison; 2. Beverly Peterson, Prophetstown; 3. Mark Zink, Rock Falls
Whiteside County Fair Memorabilia: 1. Larey Blumoff, Morrison
Old Kitchen Tools (8): 1. Jan Mayes, Morrison; 2. Mark Zink, Rock Falls; 3. Isabelle Blumhoff, Polo
17-05 / OPEN HORTICULTURE
Merle Daniels of Morrison earned Premier Exhibitor Honors at the 147th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Open Horticulture Show, with Sara Medendorp of Morrison taking the Reserve Honors.
AWARDS
Premier Exhibitor: Merle Daniels, Morrison
Reserve Premier Exhibitor: Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Judges Choice Award: Merle Daniels, Morrison, with Apple Head Doll Entry
Best of Show: Susan Devers, Morrison, with Peaches
APPLES
Delicious: 1. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown; 2. Theresa Zink, Rock Falls
Golden Delicious: 1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Ann VanderSchaaf, Morrison
Jonathon: 1. Cindy Young, Erie
McIntosh: 1. Cindy Young, Erie; 2. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown
Any Other 1 Variety: 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Donna Young, Sterling
Summer or Early Fall Apples: 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
CRABAPPLES
Whitney: 1. Theresa Zink, Rock Falls
Siberian: 1. Bob Boone, Prophetstown
PEARS
Bartlett: 1. Eric Bergen, Morrison; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Amanda Dawes, Morrison
Keiffer: 1. Frank Belt, Morrison
Any Other One Variety: 1. Cindy Young, Erie
PEACHES
Any One Variety: 1. Susan Devers, Morrison; 2. Theresa Zink, Rock Falls; 3. Raymond Henningsen, Chadwick
PLUMS
Any One Variety: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
GRAPES
Concord: 1. Bob Boone, Prophetstown; 2. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 3. Donna Young, Sterling
Delaware: 1. Merle Daniels, Morrison
Niagara: 1. Merle Daniels, Morrison
Any Other One Variety: 1. Bob Boone, Prophetstown; 2. Merle Daniels, Morrison
BERRIES
Any Edible Berry: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Ann VanderSchaaf, Morrison; 3. Donna Young, Sterling
DISPLAY OF FRUITS
Six Kinds of Fruit: 1. Donna Young, Sterling
Apple Head Doll: 1. Merle Daniels, Morrison
17-01 / OPEN TEXTILES
Deb VanZuiden of Morrison repeated last year’s Honors by earning the Best of Show Award in the Picture Category.
AWARDS
Premier Exhibitor Trophy (by Economy Trophy Co., Rock Falls): Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Premier Exhibitor Runner-up: Lisa Lincoln, Galesburg
Judge’s Choice Quilt ($25 Gift Certificate from Keep You Sewing, Clinton, IA): Cheryl Mylin, Galt, with Mixed Technique Entry (Below is Mylin’s quilt made from ties.)
Best of Show Award Afghan (Plaque by Selmi’s, Rock Falls): Judith Ross, Camanche, IA, with Crochet 2 or More Stitches Entry
Best of Show Award Picture ($25 Gift Certificate from Stitch & Stuff, Clinton, IA): Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison, with Figure/Portrait Entry
Best of Show Award Basket: Pam Ehlers, Clinton, IA, with Flat Reed Entry
AFGHANS
Crochet Granny: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison
Crochet 2 or More Stitches: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Any Other Crocheted Afghan: 1. Valerie Shierry, Morrison; 2. Megan Huizenga, Morrison
Any Knit Afghan: 1. Lisa Lincoln, Galesburg
Miscellaneous: 1. Lisa Lincoln, Galesburg
INFANTS AFGHANS
Crochet Granny: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Crochet Ripple: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Crochet Shell Stitch: 1. Linda Venema, Fulton; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Crochet Any Other: 1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Megan Huizenga, Morrison; 3. Valerie Shierry, Morrison
Knit: 1. Lisa Lincoln, Galesburg
BED QUILTS
Machine Pieced, using up to 10 different fabrics: 1. Ellen Feltes, Morrison; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 3. Lisa Lincoln, Galesburg
Machine Pieced, using over 11 different fabrics: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Kathie VanderVinne, Morrison; 3. Linda Ebersole, Rock Falls
Fused Applique: 1. Cheryl Mylin, Galt
Machine Applique: 1. Cheryl Mylin, Galt; 2. Jenniffer Eberley, Milledgeville
Mixed Technique: 1. Cheryl Mylin, Galt; 2. Sue E. Austin, Sterling
Hand Quilted: 1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison
Machine Quilted: 1. Cheryl Mylin, Galt; 2. Jenniffer Eberley, Milledgeville
SMALL/LAP QUILT
Fused Applique: 1. Sue E. Austin, Sterling; 2. Jenniffer Eberley, Milledgeville
Embroidery or Cross Stitch: 2. Lois Temple, Morrison
Pieced: 1. Linda Ebersole, Rock Falls; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 3. Ellen Feltes, Morrison
Recycled Quilt: 1. Jenniffer Eberley, Milledgeville
Machine Quilted: 2. Jenniffer Eberley, Milledgeville
INFANT QUILT
Machine Applique: 2. Rebecca Albrecht, Morrison
Embroidery/Cross Stitch: 1. Lisa Lincoln, Galesburg
Pieced: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Linda Ebersole, Rock Falls; 3. Jenniffer Eberley, Milledgeville
Quilt Made with Printed Panel: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Hannah Gabbard, Thomson
WALL HANGING
Pieced: 1. Linda Ebersole, Rock Falls
Machine Quilted: 2. Lois Temple, Morrison
Fused Applique: 1. Sue E. Austin, Sterling; 2. Jenniffer Eberley, Milledgeville; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Wall Hanging Made with Felted Wool: 1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison
QUILTED ITEMS
Bag, Purse, Tote, etc.: 1. Lois Temple, Morrison; 2. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison
Miscellaneous: 1. Ellen Feltes, Morrison; 2. Lois Temple, Morrison; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Table Runner: 1. Jenniffer Eberley, Milledgeville; 2. Lois Temple, Morrison
PILLOWS
Patchwork/ Pieced: 1. Lisa Lincoln, Galesburg; 2. Christy Abell, Tampico
Counted Cross Stitch: 1. Amy Johannsen, Morrison
Any Other: 1. Connie Lincoln, Roseville; 2. Lisa Lincoln, Galesburg; 3. Amy Johannsen, Morrison
Embroidered: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Connie Lincoln, Roseville
Patchwork/Pieced: 1. Lisa Lincoln, Galesburg
Crochet: 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Any Other: 1. Ellen Feltes, Morrison; 2. Lois Temple, Morrison; 3. Lisa Lincoln, Galesburg
PILLOW SLIPS
Hand Embroidered: 1. Lisa Lincoln, Galesburg
GUEST TOWELS
Machine Embroidered: 1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Lisa Lincoln, Galesburg
Any Other: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
DOILY
Crochet Under 6″: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Crochet 6″ to 13″: 1. Kathy Anderson, Morrison; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Crochet 13″ or Larger: 1. Ellen Feltes, Morrison
Any Other: 1. Lisa Lincoln, Galesburg; 2. Kathy Anderson, Morrison
LINENS
Place Mats (2) Any Method: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Dresser Scarf or Table Runner: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Sue E. Austin, Sterling
Table Cloth: 1. Lisa Lincoln, Galesburg; 2. Jenniffer Eberley, Milledgeville
Miscellaneous: 1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Sue E. Austin, Sterling; 3. Lisa Lincoln, Galesburg
PICTURES
Miscellaneous: 1. Connie Lincoln, Roseville; 2. Lisa Lincoln, Galesburg; 3. Ellen Feltes, Morrison
Sampler: 1. Amy Johannsen, Morrison
Quotation/Whimsical: 1. Lisa Lincoln, Galesburg; 2. Lois Temple, Morrison
Bird or Animal: 1. Connie Lincoln, Roseville; 2. Lisa Lincoln, Galesburg; 3. Nancy Howson, Clinton, IA
Flower/Still Life: 1. Connie Lincoln, Roseville
Christmas: 1. Connie Lincoln, Roseville; 2. Lois Temple, Morrison; 3. Amy Johannsen, Morrison
Any Other Holiday: 1. Connie Lincoln, Roseville; 2. Lois Temple, Morrison
Miscellaneous: 1. Connie Lincoln, Roseville; 2. Ellen Feltes, Morrison; 3. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison
Special Occasion: 1. Amy Johannsen, Morrison
Quotation/Whimsical: 1. Lisa Lincoln, Galesburg
Bird or Animal: 1. Nancy Howson, Clinton, IA; 2. Connie Lincoln, Roseville
Figure/Portrait: 1. Deb S. VanZuiden, Morrison
Christmas: 1. Nancy Howson, Clinton, IA; 2. Kathie VanderVinne, Morrison; 3. Lisa Lincoln, Galesburg
Any Other Holiday: 1. Lisa Lincoln, Galesburg
CHRISTMAS ARTICLES
Counted Cross Stitch Stocking: 1. Amy Johannsen, Morrison
Stocking Other Than Listed Elsewhere: 1. Jenniffer Eberley, Milledgeville; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 3. Rebecca Albrecht, Morrison
Textile Ornament: 1. Jenniffer Eberley, Milledgeville; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 3. Lisa Lincoln, Galesburg
Crochet Ornament: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Megan Huizenga, Morrison
Christmas Clothing Article: 1. Lisa Lincoln, Galesburg
Doll or Animal: 1. Erin Gapinski, Morrison; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Counted Cross Stitch Christmas Article: 1. Amy Johannsen, Morrison
HANDMADE DOLL AND ANIMAL
Cloth Doll: 1. Erin Gapinski, Morrison; 3. Christy Abell, Tampico
Crochet Animal 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Pam Ehlers, Clinton, IA
Crochet Doll 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Misc Doll or Animal 1. Erin Gapinski, Morrison; 2. Lois Temple, Morrison; 3. Zachary Gabbard, Thomson
Stuffed Toy or Animal: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Christy Abell, Tampico
Bear: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Doll: 1. Ellen Feltes, Morrison; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
KITCHEN ARTICLES
Crochet Potholders: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Any Other Potholder: 1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Pam Ehlers, Clinton, IA; 3. Lisa Lincoln, Galesburg
Refrigerator/Appliance Towel: 1. Connie Lincoln, Roseville; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Any Other Kitchen Article: 1. Pam Ehlers, Clinton, IA; 2. Deanna McLain, Morrison; 3. Megan Huizenga, Morrison
Kitchen Towel: 1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Lisa Lincoln, Galesburg; 3. Sue E. Austin, Sterling
Days of the Week Towels: 1. Deanna McLain, Morrison; 2. Lois Temple, Morrison
MISCELLANEOUS KNIT OR CROCHET
Knitted or Crocheted Toy: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Infant’s Knit or Crochet Sweater Set: 1. Lisa Lincoln, Galesburg; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Child’s Knit or Crochet Sweater: 1. Lisa Lincoln, Galesburg
Scarf, Knit: 1. Lisa Lincoln, Galesburg; 2. Pam Ehlers, Clinton, IA
Scarf, Crochet: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Megan Huizenga, Morrison
Adult’s Knit Sweater: 1. Lisa Lincoln, Galesburg; 2. Gigi Clifton, Rock Falls
Miscellaneous Knit or Crochet Accessory: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Lisa Lincoln, Galesburg
Clothing-Other: 1. Pam Ehlers, Clinton, IA
CLOTHING
Shell, Vest or Jacket: 1. Pam Ehlers, Clinton, IA
Hand Decorated Sweat or T-shirt: 1. Diane M. Collins, Cordova
Machine Embroidered Sweat: 1. Lisa Lincoln, Galesburg
Adult or Child Shirt or Blouse:1. Christy Abell, Tampico; 2. Gigi Clifton, Rock Falls
Scarf: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Adult or Child’s Dress: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Christy Abell, Tampico; 3. Erin Gapinski, Morrison
Apron: 1. Christy Abell, Tampico; 2. Lisa Lincoln, Galesburg
Any Other: 1. Christy Abell, Tampico; 2. Lisa Lincoln, Galesburg; 3. Connie Lincoln, Roseville
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Miscellaneous Pin Cushion: 1. Sue E. Austin, Sterling; 2. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 3. Alyssa Marquez, Sterling
Purse: 1. Jenniffer Eberley, Milledgeville
Tote Bag: 1. Alyssa Marquez, Sterling; 2. Deanna McLain, Morrison
Baby Bibs: 1. Lisa Lincoln, Galesburg; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 3. Christy Abell, Tampico
Holiday Article: 1. Lisa Lincoln, Galesburg; 2. Sue E. Austin, Sterling; 3. Amy Johannsen, Morrison
Any Other Embroidered Article: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Lisa Lincoln, Galesburg; 3. Deanna McLain, Morrison
Mug Cozy and Mug Rug: 1. Megan Huizenga, Morrison
Hair Accessory, Band, Bows, etc.: 1. Erin Gapinski, Morrison; 2. Christy Abell, Tampico
RUGS
Any Method: 1. Sue E. Austin, Sterling; 2. Lisa Lincoln, Galesburg
HAND WOVEN BAKETS
Flat Reed: 1. Pam Ehlers, Clinton, IA; 2. Alicia Wetzell, Lyndon; 3. Geralyn R. Nash, Sterling
Round Reed: 1. Geralyn R. Nash, Sterling
Artistic Design: 1. Geralyn R. Nash, Sterling
Miniature Under 3″: 2. Geralyn R. Nash, Sterling
Any Holiday: 1. Geralyn R. Nash, Sterling
FAMILY HEIRLOOMS
Quilt: 1. Linda Ebersole, Rock Falls; 2. Beverly Peterson, Prophetstown; 3. Ellen Feltes, Morrison
Textile Heirloom: 1. Ellen Feltes, Morrison; 2. Beverly Peterson, Prophetstown; 3. Butch VanderSchaaf, Morrison
Adult Clothing Heirloom: 1. Kathi Sipes, Morrison
Child’s Clothing Heirloom: 1. Alicia Wetzell, Lyndon; 2. Pam Ehlers, Clinton, IA; 3. Kathi Sipes, Morrison
Sixties Clothing-Flower Power: 1. Pam Ehlers, Clinton, IA
HERITAGE ARTS
Hardanger: 1. Lisa Lincoln, Galesburg
Hand Spun Yarn: 1. Pam Ehlers, Clinton, IA