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August 19, 2023

 

23-20 / OPEN FLORICULTURE

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Todd Mickley, Publicity

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

FOR THE EIGHTH YEAR IN A ROW SARA MEDENDORP OF MORRISON EARNED PREMIER EXIBITOR HONORS AT THE 152ND ANNUAL WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR’S OPEN FLORICULTURE SHOW

 

MORRISON, ILL.- For the eighth year in a row Sara Medendorp of Morrison earned Premier Exhibitor Honors at the 152nd 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

 

DIVISION I TUESDAY SHOW

Best of Show Rosette Awards in Division I

 

Best Plant

 Raymond M Gomez, Morrison & Susan L Devers, Morrison

 

Best Table Setting

 Sara Medendorp, Morrison

 

Best Door

 Karen Stuart, Prophetstown

 

TABLE SETTINGS I

 

50th Birthday Party

 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison

 

Party By The Pool

 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling

 

Easter

 1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Lois Gelwicks, Mt Carroll; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison

 

A Little Bit Country

 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. Lois Gelwicks, Mt Carroll

 

Thanksgiving

 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling

 

Christmas

 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Lois Gelwicks, Mt Carroll

 

Retirement Luncheon

 1. Donna Young, Sterling

 

COLLECTION OF POTTED PLANTS I

 

Collection Of Cactus And/Or Succulents (4 varieties)

 1. Raymond M Gomez, Morrison; 2. Vivian Baker, Morrison

 

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Whiteside County Fair 2023

Open Floriculture

3-3-3

 

Collection Of House Plants (4 varieties)

 1. Raymond M Gomez, Morrison; 2. Sharon K Moore, Morrison; 3. Jenny Butkus, Morrison

 

Single Entry Of Unusual House Plant In Bloom

 1. Susan L Devers, Morrison

 

Hanging Planter- Foliage (single entry)

 1. Susan L Devers, Morrison

 

Hanging Planter-Blooming

 1. Norma Nelson, Morrison; 2. Karli Ewaniuk, Dixon; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls

 

Miniature Theme Garden

 1. Sharon K Moore, Morrison

 

COLLECTION OF CUT FLOWERS I

 

Three Mini Hosta Leaves

 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. Anya Baker, Morrison

 

Collection Of Coleus Leaves (6 varieties)

 1. Sharon K Moore, Morrison; 2. Susan L Devers, Morrison; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison

 

Collection Of Gladiolas (6 varieties)

 1. Cindy Young, Erie

 

Collection Of Marigolds (varieties one bloom each in separate container)

 1. Donna Young, Sterling

 

Zinnias, Large (6 varieties)

 1. Donna Young, Sterling

 

Zinnias, (Tom Thumb Lilliput or other small, 6 Specimen Blooms)

 1. Cindy Young, Erie; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. Susan L Devers, Morrison

 

Collection Of Roses (6 varieties)

 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison

 

Three Gladiola In Vase (3 same variety)

 1. Cindy Young, Erie

 

Three Hosta Leaves, Large

 1. Penny Dyke, Morrison; 2. Raymond M Gomez, Morrison; 3. Sharon K Moore, Morrison

 

Three Hosta Leaves, Small

 1. Raymond M Gomez, Morrison; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Donna Young, Sterling

 

Collection Of Sunflowers (6 varieties)

 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison

 

ARRANGEMENT OF CUT FLOWERS I

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Whiteside County Fair 2023

Open Floriculture

4-4-4

 

Asters

 1. Donna Young, Sterling

 

Geraniums

 1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls

 

Gladiola

 1. Cindy Young, Erie 1. Donna Young, Sterling

 

Lilies

 1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison

 

African Marigolds

 1. Deb Foreman, Sterling; 2. Cindy Young, Erie; 3. Lois Gelwicks, Mt Carroll

 

French Marigolds

 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. Cindy Young, Erie

 

Zinnias

 1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Cindy Young, Erie

 

Pansies

 1. Donna Young, Sterling

 

Petunias

 1. Lois Gelwicks, Mt Carroll; 2. Karli Ewaniuk, Dixon; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls

 

Roses

 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison

 

Snapdragons

 1. Donna Young, Sterling

 

Daisies

 1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls

 

Any Other Cut Flower Than List

 1. Sharon K Moore, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. Deb Foreman, Sterling

 

Any Other Cut Flower Than List

 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison

 

FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS I

 

Arrangement By Person Who Has Never Entered a Flower Show Before

 1. Jenny Butkus, Morrison; 2. Karli Ewaniuk, Dixon

 

Arrangement By The Man Who Loves Flowers

 1. Raymond M Gomez, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls

 

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Whiteside County Fair 2023

Open Floriculture

5-5-5

 

Arrangement Of Mixed Flowers

 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Cindy Young, Erie; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls

 

Arrangement Of One Kind

 1. Cindy Young, Erie; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls

 

Arrangement For Small Table

 1. Sharon K Moore, Morrison; 2. Cindy Young, Erie; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison

 

All Yellow Arrangement In Metal Container (greenery permitted)

 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Lois Gelwicks, Mt Carroll; 3. Cindy Young, Erie

 

All Purple Arrangement In Metal Container

 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Lois Gelwicks, Mt Carroll; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls

 

All Red Arrangement In Metal Container

 1. Lois Gelwicks, Mt Carroll; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls

 

All Pink Arrangement In Metal Container

 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls

 

Arrangement Using Birdhouse As Container

 1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls

 

Arrangement For The Kitchen

 1. Jenny Butkus, Morrison; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Deb Foreman, Sterling

 

Arrangement Of Wild Flowers (in a simple container)

 1. Cindy Young, Erie; 2. Deb Foreman, Sterling; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison

 

Arrangement Using Hat For Container

 1. Deb Foreman, Sterling

 

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. Sharon K Moore, Morrison

 

 Door Decoration – Christmas

 1. Karen Stuart, Prophetstown; 2. Karen Stuart, Prophetstown; 3. Sharon K Moore, Morrison

 

 Door Decoration- Easter

 1. Karen Stuart, Prophetstown; 2. Karen Stuart, Prophetstown; 3. Chris Vanburen-Schrader, Morrison

 

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Whiteside County Fair 2023

Open Floriculture

6-6-6

 

 Decorate A Chair- Any Theme

 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison

 

Miniature Dried Arrangement, natural, untouched materials

 1. Sharon K Moore, Morrison

 

SPECIAL OCCASION ARRANGEMENTS I

 

Tea Time Arrangement (using cup and saucer)

 1. Deb Foreman, Sterling; 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. Deb Foreman, Sterling; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls

 

Arrangement Of Hosta Leaves-Flower of 1 color may be added

 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Sharon K Moore, Morrison; 3. Vivian Baker, Morrison

 

Over The Hill Party

 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls

 

Arrangement- Easter/Spring

 1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls

 

Arrangement- Fall

 1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls

 

Christmas Center Piece Arrangement

 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls

 

DIVISION II THURSDAY SHOW

Best of Show Rosette Awards in Division II

 

Best Arrangement

 Sara Medendorp, Morrison

 Deb Foreman, Sterling

 Cindy Young, Erie

 Susan L Devers, Morrison

 Sharon K Moore, Morrison

 Karen Stuart, Prophetstown

 Raymond M Gomez, Morrison

 

ARRANGEMENTS OF CUT FLOWERS II

 

 Gladsi In Tall Vase

 1. Cindy Young, Erie; 2. Donna Young, Sterling

 

 Sunflowers

 1. Cindy Young, Erie; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison

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Whiteside County Fair 2023

Open Floriculture

7-7-7

 

BEST SPECIMEN II

 

Best Specimen Rose

 1. Connie Landheer, Morrison; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Donna Young, Sterling

 

Best Specimen Cockscomb

 1. Cindy Young, Erie

 

Best Specimen Of A New Flower

 1. Connie Landheer, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. Sharon K Moore, Morrison

 

Best Specimen Large Gladiola

 1. Cindy Young, Erie; 2. Donna Young, Sterling

 

Best Specimen Miniature Gladiola

 1. Cindy Young, Erie

 

Best Specimen Hydrangea

 1. Sharon K Moore, Morrison; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Donna Young, Sterling

 

FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS II

 

Arrangement Using One Kind Of Flower

 1. Sharon K Moore, Morrison; 2. Cindy Young, Erie; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison

 

Miniature Arrangement Of Cut Flowers

 1. Deb Foreman, Sterling; 2. Lois Gelwicks, Mt Carroll; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison

 

Arrangement Of Flowers For A Dining Room Table

 1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls

 

Arrangement Of White Flowers In White Container

 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Cindy Young, Erie; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls

 

Arrangement Of Green Flowers In Green Container

 1. Sharon K Moore, Morrison; 2. Connie Landheer, Morrison; 3. Cindy Young, Erie

 

Arrangement In A Small Wicker Bask

 1. Deb Foreman, Sterling; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls

 

“Celestial” Arrangement In White Flowers 

 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Sharon K Moore, Morrison; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls

 

Arrangement Of Flowers Using Child’s Toy as the Container or Accessory

 1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Cindy Young, Erie

 

Arrangement for Porch Or Patio

 1. Deb Foreman, Sterling; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls

 

Arrangement Of Queen Anne’s Lace

 1. Cindy Young, Erie; 2. Deb Foreman, Sterling; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison

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Whiteside County Fair 2023

Open Floriculture

8-8-8

 

Arrangement Coleus

 1. Sharon K Moore, Morrison; 2. Deb Foreman, Sterling; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison

 

Arrangement of Western Theme

 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls

 

In Great-Great Grandma’s Day (a Victorian arrangement)

 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Cindy Young, Erie; 3. Deb Foreman, Sterling

 

Arrangement- Any Type (greens included)

 1. Sharon K Moore, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls

 

Arrangement – Centerpiece For A Birthday Party

 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls

 

Arrangement Of Hydrangeas

 1. Sharon K Moore, Morrison; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison

 

Arrangement Of Mixed Flowers

 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 3. Sharon K Moore, Morrison

 

Arrangement – Music Theme

 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls

 

Arrangement – Sports Theme

 1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison

 

Arrangement – Patriotic

 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls

 

 

August 19, 2023

 

23-21 / JUNIOR FLORICULTURE

Contact:

Todd Mickley, Publicity

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

AUDREY GESIAKOWSKI OF STERLING TOOK PREMIER EXHIBITOR HONORS FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW AND THE AWARD FOR THE MOST BLUE RIBBONS AT THE 152ND ANNUAL WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR’S JUNIOR FLORICULTURE SHOW

 

MORRISON, ILL.- Audrey Gesiakowki of Sterling took Premier Exhibitor Honors for the Second year in a row and the Award for the Most Blue Ribbons at the 152nd Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Junior Floriculture Show.

 

 

AWARDS

 

Premier Exhibitor Trophy (By Blooms-A-Latte, Prophetstown)

 Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling

 

Most Blue Ribbons (By K & R Greenhouse, Morrison)

 Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling

 

 

BOUQUETS AND ARRANGEMENTS

 

Small Marigolds (French)

 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Vivian Baker, Morrison; 3. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling

 

Zinnias (any variety)

 1. Alyssa A Temple, Fulton

 

Petunias

 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling

 

Snap Dragons

 1. Alyssa A Temple, Fulton

 

Daisies

 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling

 

Any Flower Not Named Above

 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling

 

Mixed Bouquet

 1. Alyssa A Temple, Fulton; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling

 

Arrangement Small Wicker Basket

 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling

 

Dried Or Silk Materials, Wall Hanging

 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling

 

Dried Or Silk Materials, Other Than Wall Hanging

 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Vivian Baker, Morrison

 

Arrangement For A Small Table

 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling

 

“Hit The Road” Arrangement Of Fresh Cut Roadside Materials

 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Anya Baker, Morrison

 

Arrangement In Old Fashioned Container

 1. Tynlee Williams, Morrison; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling

 

Arrangement For Kitchen – fresh or silk

 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Briley Williams, Morrison

 

Patriotic Arrangement (Red, White & Blue)

 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling

 

Arrangement Of Hosta Leaves

 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Anya Baker, Morrison

 

Arrangement In Animal Planter Or With Animal As Accessory

 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling

 

Arrangement In Western Theme

 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling

 

Sports Theme

 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling

 

Princess Party

 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Briley Williams, Morrison

 

Bird House Accessory

 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling

 

Christmas Arrangement – Silk

 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling

 

POTTED PLANTS

 

Hanging Plant (Pot Over 8”)

 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling

 

Cactus Or Succulent (Any Variety In Container Suitable For Indoors)

 1. Vivian Baker, Morrison; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling

 

Dish Garden (3 or more different plant varieties grown in one container)

 1. Vivian Baker, Morrison

 

TABLE SETTINGS

 

Birthday Party For A Teenager

 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling

 

Teenager Party By The Pool

 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling

 

Christmas Party (4 place settings)

 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling

 

Country Style (4 place settings)

 1. Tynlee Williams, Morrison; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling