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August 16, 2025

 

25-21/ OPEN CULINARY

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ELAINE SEEVERS OF CORDOVA TOOK PREMIER EXHIBITOR HONORS IN THE BAKED GOODS SECTIONS WITH ASHLEY VANDERMYDE OF MORRISON TAKING PREMIER EXHIBITOR HONORS IN THE CANNED GOODS SECTIONS AT THE 154TH ANNUAL WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR’S OPEN CULINARY SHOW

 

 

MORRISON, ILL.- Elaine Seevers of Cordova took Premier Exhibitor Honors in the Baked Goods Sections with Ashley Vandermyde of Morrison taking Premier Exhibitor Honors in the Canned Goods Sections at the 154th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s 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

 

AWARDS

 

Judge’s Choice for Best Baked Goods (Sponsored By Farmer’s National Bank)

 Danielle D Finkle, Morrison with Decorated Cupcakes

 

Judge’s Choice for Best Over-All Canned Goods (Award Ball Canning Book)

 Mike Selburg, Lyndon with BBQ Sauce

 

Grandmas Goodie Basket – Rosette Award 

 Kara M Schipper, Erie

 

CANNED FRUIT

 

Pears

 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Andrea Hayes, East Dubuque 

 

Applesauce

 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Steven D Schroeder, Morrison; 3. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison 

 

Peaches

 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison; 3. Steven D Schroeder, Morrison 

 

Any Other Pie Filling (fruit)

 1. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison; 2. Andrea Hayes, East Dubuque; 3. Alicia Eyrich, Lyndon 

 

CANNED VEGETABLES

 

Green Beans Or Yellow Beans

 1. Marissa Folkers, Morrison; 2. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison 

 

Tomatoes

 1. Mike Davis, Morrison; 2. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison; 3. Andrea Hayes, East Dubuque 

 

DISPLAYS JELLIES AND JAMS

 

Jellies (4 Kinds)

 1. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison; 2. Angela Eagle, Fulton 

 

Jams (4 Kinds)

 1. Shelley Tiesman, Morrison; 2. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA

 

JELLIES, JAMS, PRESERVES, ETC. 

 

Any Pepper Jelly

 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison; 3. Angela Eagle, Fulton 

 

Strawberry Jelly

 1. Lynda VanderEide, Fulton; 2. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison 

 

Red Raspberry Jelly

 1. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison 

 

Blackberry Jelly

 1. Angela Eagle, Fulton; 2. Mike Davis, Morrison; 3. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison 

 

Black Raspberry Jelly

 1. Angela Eagle, Fulton; 2. Lynda VanderEide, Fulton 

 

Grape Jelly

 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison; 3. Steven D Schroeder, Morrison 

 

Apple Jelly

 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison; 3. Michelle VanderEide, Fulton 

 

Any Other Jelly

 1. Angela Eagle, Fulton; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 3. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison 

 

Red Raspberry Jam

 1. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison; 2. Kara M Schipper, Erie 

 

Black Raspberry Jam

 1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Shelley Tiesman, Morrison 

 

Peach Jam

 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Shelley Tiesman, Morrison; 3. Angela Eagle, Fulton 

 

Cherry Jam

 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, I; 2. Steven D Schroeder, Morrison; 3. Shelley Tiesman, Morrison 

 

Strawberry Jam

 1. Kara M Schipper, Erie; 2. Shelley Tiesman, Morrison; 3. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison 

 

Blackberry Jam

 1. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison 

 

Strawberry Rhubarb Jam

 1. Michelle VanderEide, Fulton; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Shelley Tiesman, Morrison 

 

Any Other Jam

 1. Shelley Tiesman, Morrison; 2. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison; 3. Kara M Schipper, Erie 

 

Sweet Cucumber Pickles

 1. Tex Suarez, Morrison; 2. Buck Hill, Morrison; 3. Jeff Bos, Morrison 

 

Bread And Butter Pickles

 1. Louise Clark, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Lynda VanderEide, Fulton 

 

Beet Pickles

 1. Angela Eagle, Fulton

 

Dill Pickles

 1. Susan Devers, Morrison; 2. Tex Suarez, Morrison; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison 

 

Any Other Pickles

 1. Tex Suarez, Morrison; 2. Buck Hill, Morrison; 3. Mike Davis, Morrison 

 

Any Other Relish

 1. Jenifer L Witmer, Sterling; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison 

 

Honey

 1. Ellen Feltes, Morrison; 2. Katie Selburg, Lyndon; 3. Mike Selburg, Lyndon 

 

Salsa

 1. Buck Hill, Morrison; 2. Tex Suarez, Morrison; 3. Steven D Schroeder, Morrison 

 

Canned Meat, not opened

 1. Mary Vos, Morrison, 

 

Butter, In Jelly Jar

 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Michelle VanderEide, Fulton 

 

JUICES, CIDERS, WINE & BEER

 

Tomato Juice

 1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison; 3. Mike Selburg, Lyndon 

 

Any Other Juice

 1. Andrea Hayes, East Dubuque; 2. Steven D Schroeder, Morrison; 3. Mike Selburg, Lyndon 

 

Cider

 1. Mike Selburg, Lyndon 

 

Wine

 1. Mike Selburg, Lyndon 

 

Beer

 1. Mike Selburg, Lyndon 

 

SOUPS & SAUCES

 

BBQ Sauce

 1. Mike Selburg, Lyndon 

 

Pizza Sauce

 1. Andrea Hayes, East Dubuque; 2. Jenifer L Witmer, Sterling; 3. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison 

 

Spaghetti Sauce

 1. Andrea Hayes, East Dubuque; 2. Jenifer L Witmer, Sterling; 3. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison 

 

Any Other Sauce/Soup

 1. Andrea Hayes, East Dubuque; 2. Craig VanderMolen, Morrison 

 

BREADS AND MUFFINS

 

Loaf White Bread (Yeast)

 1. Ann M Schipper, Erie; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova 

 

Whole Wheat Bread (Yeast)

 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Lynda VanderEide, Fulton 

 

Cinnamon Bread (Yeast)

 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova 

 

12″ Pizza Crust

 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova 

 

Any Other Yeast Bread

 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova 

 

Yeast Rolls -3

 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Paige Snyder, Fulton 

 

Clover Leaf Rolls (Yeast)-3

 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova 

 

Cinnamon Rolls (Yeast)

 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Louise Clark, Morrison; 3. Ann M Schipper, Erie 

 

Coffee Cake (Yeast)

 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova 

 

Carmel Pecan Rolls (Yeast)

 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova 

 

Zucchini Bread

 1. Louise Clark, Morrison; 2. Keagan Bruins, Morrison; 3. Nancy Stevens, Morrison 

 

Banana Bread (No Nuts)

 1. Lynda VanderEide, Fulton; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Louise Clark, Morrison 

 

Corn Bread (Small Loaf)

 1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova 

 

Lemon Bread

 1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Lori Belt, Morrison 

 

Cranberry Bread

 1. Lori Belt, Morrison; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 3. Angela Richmond, Morrison 

 

Pumpkin Bread

 1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Lori Belt, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova 

 

Nut Bread

 1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova 

 

Date Nut Bread

 1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA

 

Any Other Quick Bread

 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Lori Belt, Morrison; 3. Jenny Butkus, Morrison 

 

Baking Powder Biscuits (3)

 1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison 

 

Raisin Bran Muffins (3)

 1. Lori Belt, Morrison 

 

Blueberry Muffins (3)

 1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Danielle D Finkle, Morrison; 3. Laurie Sim, Morrison 

 

Pumpkin Muffins (3)

 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 3. Lori Belt, Morrison 

 

Apple Muffins (3)

 1. Lori Belt, Morrison; 2. Katie Abell, Prophetstown; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA

 

Corn Muffins (3)

 1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Heather Luckritz, Clinton, IA; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova 

 

Zucchini Muffins (3)

 1. Lori Belt, Morrison; 2. Danielle D Finkle, Morrison; 3. Nancy Stevens, Morrison 

 

Any Other Muffins (3)

 1. Louise Clark, Morrison; 2. Danielle D Finkle, Morrison; 3. Lori Belt, Morrison 

 

Sourdough Bread

 1. Amelia Richmond, Morrison; 2. Angela Richmond, Morrison; 3. Shelley Tiesman, Morrison 

 

Any Other Sourdough Product

 1. Amelia Richmond, Morrison; 2. Angela Richmond, Morrison; 3. Shelly Davis, Morrison 

 

CAKES

 

Rhubarb Cake (No Frosting)

 1. Angela Eagle, Fulton; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Louise Clark, Morrison 

 

Angelfood (No Icing)

 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova 

 

Carrot Or Zucchini (White Icing)

 1. Laurie Sim, Morrison 

 

Any Other Cake

 1. Laurie Sim, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova 

 

Lemon Bars (3)

 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA

 

Any Other Pudding Dessert

 1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison 

 

Coconut Cake (Icing)

 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Laurie Sim, Morrison 

 

White 3 Layer Cake (Icing)

 1. Danielle D Finkle, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova 

 

German Chocolate Cake (Icing)

 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova 

 

Bundt Cake (Icing)

 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova 

 

Banana Cake (Icing)

 1. Andy Sim, Morrison 

 

Recipe Using A Boxed Mix (Icing)

 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova 

 

Jello Cake

 1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison 

 

Yellow Cake (Icing)

 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Laurie Sim, Morrison 

 

Devils Food Cake (Choc. Icing)

 1. Danielle D Finkle, Morrison; 2. Andy Sim, Morrison; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA

 

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

 1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Laurie Sim, Morrison 

 

Jelly Roll

 1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison 

 

Decorated Cupcakes (6)

 1. Danielle D Finkle, Morrison; 2. Ann M Schipper, Erie 

 

Applesauce Cake (cream cheese or light icing)

 1. Andy Sim, Morrison 

 

Spice Cake (Icing)

 1. Laurie Sim, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova 

 

Chiffon Cake

 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 3. Laurie Sim, Morrison

 

Chocolate Sheet Cake (Icing)

 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova 

 

Cheesecake, Plain

 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova 

 

Cheesecake-Fruit

 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova 

 

Cheesecake-Any Other

 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison 

 

DECORATED CAKES

 

Best Decorated Birthday Cake (some non edible)

 1. Christine Buis, Fulton 

 

Most Unusual Decorated Cake (all edible)

 1. Danielle D Finkle, Morrison; 2. Christine Buis, Fulton 

 

Best Decorated Cake (All Edible)

 1. Ann M Schipper, Erie; 2. Christine Buis, Fulton 

 

Best Decorated Cake(some non-edible decorations)

 1. Christine Buis, Fulton

 

Most Unusual Cake (some non-edible decorations)

 1. Christine Buis, Fulton; 2. Danielle D Finkle, Morrison 

 

Best Decorated 150th Whiteside County Fair Cake (some non-edible)

 1. Christine Buis, Fulton 

 

Decorated Wedding Cake

 1. Ann M Schipper, Erie 

 

COOKIES

 

Decorated Sugar Cookies (12)

 1. Ally Tomman, Sterling 

 

Peanut Butter Cookies

 1. Heather Luckritz, Clinton, IA; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Laurie Sim, Morrison 

 

Sugar Cookies

 1. Heather Luckritz, Clinton, IA; 2. Lori Belt, Morrison; 3. Lynda VanderEide, Fulton 

 

Cake Mix Cookies

 1. Andrea Hayes, East Dubuque; 2. Keagan Bruins, Morrison; 3. Heather Luckritz, Clinton, IA

 

Sandwich Cookies

 1. Lori Belt, Morrison; 2. Kara M Schipper, Erie 

 

Chocolate Chip Cookies

 1. Louise Clark, Morrison; 2. Angela Richmond, Morrison; 3. Hudsyn Finkle, Morrison 

 

M & M Cookies

 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Andrea Hayes, East Dubuque; 3. Louise Clark, Morrison 

 

Filled Cookies

 1. Lori Belt, Morrison; 2. Danielle D Finkle, Morrison 

 

Gingerdrop Molasses Cookies

 1. Lori Belt, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova 

 

Drop Cookies

 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Lori Belt, Morrison 

 

Oatmeal Cookies

 1. Katie Abell, Prophetstown; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Laurie Sim, Morrison 

 

Applesauce Cookies

 1. Lori Belt, Morrison 

 

Thumbprint Cookies

 1. Lori Belt, Morrison; 2. Andy Sim, Morrison 

 

Snickerdoodles

 1. Lori Belt, Morrison; 2. Heather Luckritz, Clinton, IA; 3. Louise Clark, Morrison 

 

Brownies

 1. Hudsyn Finkle, Morrison; 2. Heather Luckritz, Clinton, IA; 3. Lori Belt, Morrison 

 

No Bake Cookies

 1. Heather Luckritz, Clinton, IA; 2. Lynda VanderEide, Fulton; 3. Lori Belt, Morrison 

 

Plain Rice Krispie Treats

 1. Louise Clark, Morrison; 2. Hudsyn Finkle, Morrison; 3. Lori Belt, Morrison 

 

Cereal Cookies (no Rice Krisplies or Oatmeal)

 1. Ann M Schipper, Erie; 2. Heather Luckritz, Clinton, IA; 3. Lori Belt, Morrison

 

Any Other Cookies

 1. Keagan Bruins, Morrison; 2. Andy Sim, Morrison; 3. Danielle D Finkle, Morrison

 

CANDY

 

Chocolate Covered Cherries

 1. Danielle D Finkle, Morrison

 

Bridal Mints

 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA

 

Chocolate Fudge

 1. Laurie Sim, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Lori Belt, Morrison 

 

Candy, Any Other

 1. Hudsyn Finkle, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Lori Belt, Morrison 

 

Cereal Mix

 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Lori Belt, Morrison; 3. Nancy Stevens, Morrison 

 

Puppy Chow

 1. Heather Luckritz, Clinton, IA; 2. Lori Belt, Morrison 

 

Flavored Popcorn

 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA

 

HOMEMADE PIES

 

Plain Crust

 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Louise Clark, Morrison; 3. Nancy Stevens, Morrison 

 

Cherry

 1. Louise Clark, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Nancy Stevens, Morrison 

 

Raisin Plain Or Cream

 1. Katie Abell, Prophetstown; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison 

 

Coconut Cream

 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 3. Louise Clark, Morrison 

 

Any Other Pie

 1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Louise Clark, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova 

 

Apple

 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 3. Louise Clark, Morrison 

 

Rhubarb

 1. Louise Clark, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Nancy Stevens, Morrison 

 

Lemon Meringue

 1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Danielle D Finkle, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova 

 

Berry

 1. Louise Clark, Morrison ; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova 

 

Pumpkin

 1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova ; 3. Louise Clark, Morrison 

 

Chocolate Cream

 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova ; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison 

 

Peanut Butter

 1. Danielle D Finkle, Morrison ; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison 

 

Peach

 1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison ; 2. Louise Clark, Morrison ; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova 

 

Pecan

 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova ; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison ; 3. Louise Clark, Morrison 

 

Banana Cream

 1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison ; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova 

 

Custard

 1. Louise Clark, Morrison ; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison ; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova 

 

GRANDMA’S GOODY BASKET

 

Grandma’s Goodie Basket Display

 1. Kara M Schipper, Erie ; 2. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison ; 3. Lynda VanderEide, Fulton 

 

 

August 14, 2025

 

25-14 / JUNIOR CULINARY

Contact:

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

KEAGAN BRUINS OF MORRISON EARNED PREMIER EXHIBITOR HONORS FOR THE FOURTH YEAR IN A ROW AT THE 154TH ANNUAL WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR’S JUNIOR CULINARY SHOW

 

 

MORRISON, ILL.- Keagan Bruins of Morrison earned Premier Exhibitor Honors for the fourth year in a row at the 154th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Junior Culinary Show.

 

 

 

AWARDS

 

Premier Exhibitor (Award By Happy Joe’s, Morrison)

 Keagan Bruins, Morrison

 

Best Overall Decorated Cake (Award By Midland Bank)

  Coraline E Rider, Morrison

 

ROSETTE AWARDS

Red Riding Hood Basket

 Keagan Bruins, Morrison

 

JUDGES CHOICE

 

Best Over All Baked Good

 Amelia Richmond, Morrison

 

BREADS AND ROLLS

 

Sourdough Bread

 1. Amelia Richmond, Morrison

 

Banana Bread (No Nuts)

 1. Katelyn M Temple, Fulton; 2. Keagan Bruins, Morrison; 3. Milly Tomman, Sterling

 

Coffee Cake (Cake Type)

 1. Joel Roberts, Morrison

 

Banana Muffins (3)

 1. Keagan Bruins, Morrison; 2. Camerson White, Chicago

 

Blueberry Muffins (3)

 1. John House, Morrison

 

COOKIES

 

Brownies

 1. John House, Morrison; 2. Keagan Bruins, Morrison; 3. Elly Tomman, Sterling

 

Sugar Cookies

 1. Keagan Bruins, Morrison; 2. Wren Dirks, Sterling; 3. Camerson White, Chicago

 

Chocolate Chip Cookies

 1. Hailey Eyrich, Lyndon; 2. Amelia Richmond, Morrison; 3. Coen Finkle, Morrison

 

Peanut Butter Cookies

 1. Keagan Bruins, Morrison; 2. Coen Finkle, Morrison; 3. Alyssa Temple, Fulton

 

Plain Rice Krispie Treats

 1. Keagan Bruins, Morrison; 2. Katelyn M Temple, Fulton

 

Any Other Cookie

 1. Brooke Roberts, Morrison; 2. Alyssa Temple, Fulton; 3. Hannah Temple, Fulton

 

DECORATED CAKES

 

Most Unusual Cake (All Edible)

 1. Coraline E Rider, Morrison

 

Most Unusual Cake (Some Non Edible)

 1. Hudsyb Finkle, Morrison

 

Best Decorated Cake (All Edible)

 1. Keagan Bruins, Morrison

 

CANDY

 

Chocolate Fudge (6)

 1. Keagan Bruins, Morrison

 

Candy Any Other (6)

 1. Keagan Bruins, Morrison

 

CAKES

 

Recipe Using A Box Mix (With Icing)

 1. Keagan Bruins, Morrison; 2. Coen Finkle, Morrison

 

Devils Food Cake (With Icing)

 1. Joel Roberts, Morrison; 2. Coen Finkle, Morrison

 

White 2 Layer Cake (With Icing)

 1. Camerson White, Chicago; 2. Hudsyb Finkle, Morrison

 

Any Other Cake

 1. Hailey Eyrich, Lyndon

 

Decorated Cupcakes (6)

 1. Alyssa Temple, Fulton

 

Angel Food Cake (No Icing)

 1. Hannah Temple, Fulton

 

Applesauce Cake (Cream Cheese or Light Icing)

 1. John House, Morrison

 

Banana Cake (With Icing)

 1. Keagan Bruins, Morrison

 

HOMEMADE PIES

 

Candy Bar Pie

 1. Keagan Bruins, Morrison

 

Any Other Pie

 1. Keagan Bruins, Morrison

 

CANDY & COOKIE DISPLAY

 

Candy & Cookie Display

 1. Keagan Bruins, Morrison

 

RED RIDING HOOD BASKET

 

Red Riding Hood Basket

 1. Keagan Bruins, Morrison; 2. Katelyn M Temple, Fulton