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August 13, 2024
24-03 / OPEN H0BBIES
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JEAN TICHLER OF MORRISON TOOK BEST EXHIBITOR HONORS AT THE 153RD ANNUAL WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR’S OPEN HOBBY SHOW
MORRISON, ILL.- Jean Tichler of Morrison took Best Exhibitor Honors at the 153rd Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Open Hobby Show.
AWARDS
Best Exhibitor, Award of a Trophy
Jean Tichler, Morrison with Handmade Bracelets in Grandma’s Buttons
Most Interesting Antique, Award of a Plaque
Kristen Peters, Morrison with Antique Camera
Best Photography Award
Ron E Pell, Morrison with Purple Lupines in Flowers
COLLECTIONS
Animal, Bird Or Fowl (Limit 8)
1. Carole D Patton, Morrison; 2. Alicia Huber, Morrison; 3. Angie Gorzny, Morrison
Angels (Limit 8)
1. Carole D Patton, Morrison; 2. Penny Dyke, Morrison; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Pocket Knives (Limit 8)
1. David W Parker, Rock Island; 2. Susan L Devers, Morrison; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Silver Spoons (Limit 8)
1. Christine Buis, Fulton; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Nutcracker (Limit 6)
1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Shot Glasses (Limit 10)
1. Theresa Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Mark Zink, Rock Falls; 3. David W Parker, Rock Island
Pocket Watch Collection (Limit 8)
1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Railroad Memorabilia (Limit 8 Size Limit)
1. Mark Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 3. Karli Ewaniuk, Dixon
Horse Collection (Limit 6)
1. Kristen Peters, Morrison; 2. Jim Dykstra, Morrison; 3. Kim Straight, Morrison
Candlesticks (Limit 8)
1. Sarah Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. David W Parker, Rock Island; 3. Audrey S Gesiakowski, Sterling
Butterdish (Limit 6)
1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Charles Dykstra, Fulton
Cookie Jar (Limit 4)
1. Carole D Patton, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Tractor Collection (Limit 6)
1. Justin Morris, Morrison; 2. Karli Ewaniuk, Dixon; 3. Theresa Zink, Rock Falls
Vase Collection (Limit 6)
1. Jeanne Strobbe, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 3. David W Parker, Rock Island
Polish Pottery (Limit 8, Size Limit)
1. Christine Buis, Fulton
Teapots (Limit 6)
1. Susan L Devers, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 3. Carole D Patton, Morrison
Miscellaneous (1 Entry, Limit Size)
1. Penny Dyke, Morrison; 2. Theresa Zink, Rock Falls; 3. Evan Sipes, Morrison
Fishing Lure Collection (Limit 8)
1. Karli Ewaniuk, Dixon; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 3. Colton Vandermyde, Morrison
Santa Claus Collection (Limit 6) not stuffed
1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Carole D Patton, Morrison; 3. Karli Ewaniuk, Dixon
Willow Tree Collection (Limit 8)
1. Ann M Schipper, Erie; 2. Connie S Landheer, Morrison; 3. Shelly Davis, Morrison
Wine Glass Collection (Limit 6)
1. Christine Buis, Fulton; 2. Carole D Patton, Morrison; 3. David W Parker, Rock Island
Beer Stein (Limit 6)
1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Mark Zink, Rock Falls; 3. Christine Buis, Fulton
Military Memorabilia (Limit 8)
1. Mark Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Belt Buckle (Limit 6)
1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
PHOTOGRAPHY
Mountains
1. Ron E Pell, Morrison; 2. Kristen Peters, Morrison; 3. Kim Grams, Morrison
Winter Scene
1. Kathi Sipes, Morrison; 2. Gail Jacobsen, Fulton; 3. Ron E Pell, Morrison
Farm Scene
1. Kayla Tegeler, Fenton; 2. Michele Gillette, Sterling; 3. Jessica Meyocks, Morrison
Lake Scene
1. Dana L McCoy, Morrison; 2. Jay Dirks, Sterling; 3. Sarah Gesiakowski, Sterling
Wild Animals Or Birds
1. Kim Grams, Morrison; 2. Michele Gillette, Sterling; 3. Kelsey Snyder, Morrison
Classic Cars
1. Ron E Pell, Morrison; 2. Kelsey Snyder, Morrison; 3. Michele Gillette, Sterling
Flowers
1. Ron E Pell, Morrison; 2. Kim Grams, Morrison; 3. Gail Jacobsen, Fulton
Sunsets Or Sunrise
1. Kayla Sipes, Morrison; 2. Ron E Pell, Morrison; 3. Todd Betts, Morrison
Close-Up (Person)
1. Rebecca Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Dana L McCoy, Morrison; 3. Jamie M Riedl, Morrison
Fairboard Member
1. Kathy Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Meredith Miller, Morrison; 3. Sarah Gesiakowski, Sterling
Boats
1. Michele Gillette, Sterling; 2. Kelsey Snyder, Morrison; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Barns
1. Kelsey Snyder, Morrison; 2. Gail Jacobsen, Fulton; 3. Laurie Sim, Morrison
Clouds Or Storm Clouds
1. Dana L McCoy, Morrison; 2. Angela Adams, Morrison; 3. Kathleen Smith, Walnut
Close-Up (Other Than Person)
1. Nancy Howson, Clinton, IA; 2. Nikki West, Morrison; 3. Meredith Miller, Morrison
Tractors
1. Todd Betts, Morrison; 2. Mykala Mulderink, Morrison; 3. Meredith Miller, Morrison
Carnival Or Fair Ride
1. Kelsey Snyder, Morrison; 2. Rebecca Huizenga, Morrison; 3. Michele Gillette, Sterling
Landscape/Seascape
1. Dana L McCoy, Morrison; 2. Kim Grams, Morrison; 3. Angela Adams, Morrison
Fall Scene
1. Jay Dirks, Sterling; 2. Todd Betts, Morrison; 3. Angela Adams, Morrison
Whiteside County Fair
1. Rebecca Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Jamie M Riedl, Morrison; 3. Michele Gillette, Sterling
Farm Animal
1. Danielle Peters, Morrison; 2. Michele Gillette, Sterling; 3. Kristen Peters, Morrison
Summer Scene
1. Melanie Weeks, Morrison; 2. Gail Jacobsen, Fulton; 3. Meredith Miller, Morrison
Bridge
1. Kelsey Snyder, Morrison; 2. Laurie Sim, Morrison; 3. Dana L McCoy, Morrison
Picture Of Whiteside County
1. Susan L Devers, Morrison; 2. Michele Gillette, Sterling; 3. Emily Henson, Morrison
Military
1. Dana L McCoy, Morrison; 2. Jay Dirks, Sterling; 3. Michele Gillette, Sterling
BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY
Antique Photograph(S)
1. Carolyn Aiken, Morrison; 2. Gail Jacobsen, Fulton; 3. Connie S Landheer, Morrison
Farm Scene
1. Ashley N Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Jamie M Riedl, Morrison; 3. Gail Jacobsen, Fulton
Domestic Animal(S)
1. Kayla Sipes, Morrison; 2. Gail Jacobsen, Fulton; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Monument
1. Kelsey Snyder, Morrison; 2. Dana L McCoy, Morrison; 3. Laurie Sim, Morrison
Church
1. Kelsey Snyder, Morrison; 2. Gail Jacobsen, Fulton; 3. Nancy Howson, Clinton, IA
Family
1. Kathi Sipes, Morrison; 2. Sarah Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Ashley N Huizenga, Morrison
Close-Up (Other Than Person)
1. Sarah Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Dana L McCoy, Morrison; 3. Rebecca Huizenga, Morrison
Child-Life
1. Meredith Miller, Morrison; 2. Jay Dirks, Sterling; 3. Ashley N Huizenga, Morrison
Miscellaneous
1. Rebecca Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Kelsey Snyder, Morrison; 3. Jamie M Riedl, Morrison
Wild Animal Or Bird
1. Jay Dirks, Sterling; 2. Kim Grams, Morrison; 3. Gail Jacobsen, Fulton
ART
Drawing (Ink, Charcoal, Etc.)
1. Charley Williams, Morrison
Acrylic – Includes Markers
1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Abstract Painting
1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Painting- Any Media
1. Christine Buis, Fulton
Lead Pencil
1. Maria Baker, Morrison; 2. Karli Ewaniuk, Dixon
Cartoon Drawing
1. Karli Ewaniuk, Dixon
Hand Painted Plate
1. Karli Ewaniuk, Dixon
Diamond Art
1. Andy Sim, Morrison; 2. Kelly R Holland, Fulton; 3. Ellen Feltes, Morrison
ADULT COLORING
Floral
1. Kelly R Holland, Fulton; 2. Jean Tichler, Morrison; 3. Christine Buis, Fulton
Pet/Animal
1. Audrey S Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Jean Tichler, Morrison; 3. Christine Buis, Fulton
Mandala
1. Kelly R Holland, Fulton; 2. Audrey S Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Christine Buis, Fulton
Character
1. Audrey S Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Christine Buis, Fulton; 3. Jean Tichler, Morrison
Miscellaneous
1. Ellen Feltes, Morrison; 2. Audrey S Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Kelly R Holland, Fulton
MISCELLANEOUS
Holiday Arrangement
1. Christine Buis, Fulton; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Floral Centerpiece
1. Christine Buis, Fulton; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Handmade Pottery Item
1. Christine Buis, Fulton; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Decorated Wreath
1. Christine Buis, Fulton; 2. Barb Larson, Morrison; 3. Carole D Patton, Morrison
Small Handmade Wood Article (Limit 1)
1. Alissa Maloy, Morrison; 2. Steve Kammerer, Prophetstown; 3. Jim Dykstra, Morrison
Handmade Necklaces (Limit 4)
1. David W Parker, Rock Island
Large Handmade Wood Article (Limit 1)
1. Jim Dykstra, Morrison; 2. Barb Larson, Morrison
Handmade Bracelets (Limit 6)
1. Jean Tichler, Morrison; 2. Anya Baker, Morrison; 3. David W Parker, Rock Island
Artificial Flower Arrangement
1. Norma Young, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Miscellaneous
1. Charles Dykstra, Fulton; 2. Mykala Mulderink, Morrison; 3. Barb Larson, Morrison
ANTIQUES
Miscellaneous
1. Kim Straight, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 3. Helen Null, Morrison
Antique Lantern (Limit 1)
1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Karli Ewaniuk, Dixon; 3. Theresa Zink, Rock Falls
Typewriter
1. Karli Ewaniuk, Dixon
Enamel Ware – Any Color (Limit 4)
1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Charles Dykstra, Fulton; 3. Karli Ewaniuk, Dixon
Ink Well (Limit 4)
1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
China Place Setting (Limit 1, Size Limit)
1. Helen Null, Morrison; 2. Penny Dyke, Morrison
Most Interesting Antique (Limit 1)
1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Jim Dykstra, Morrison; 3. Theresa Zink, Rock Falls
Antique Clock (Limit 1)
1. Carole D Patton, Morrison; 2. Helen Null, Morrison; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Small Hand Tools (Limit 8)
1. Theresa Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 3. Mark Zink, Rock Falls
Antique Toy (Limit 1)
1. Penny Dyke, Morrison; 2. Jean Tichler, Morrison; 3. Mark Zink, Rock Falls
Cast Iron Item (Limit 1)
1. Mark Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Ann M Schipper, Erie; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Old Kitchen Tools-egg beater, whisks, etc. (Limit 8)
1. Karli Ewaniuk, Dixon; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 3. Mark Zink, Rock Falls
Camera
1. Kristen Peters, Morrison; 2. Kayla Sipes, Morrison; 3. Karli Ewaniuk, Dixon
August 13, 2024
24-04 / JUNIOR HOBBIES
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JENSEN GRAMS OF MORRISON TOOK BEST OF SHOW HONORS IN DIVISION I WITH CARTER A. CRUSE OF PROPHETSTOWN TAKING BEST OF SHOW HONORS IN DIVISION II WHILE BRIAR VANDERMYDE OF MORRISON TOOK BEST OF SHOW HONORS IN DIVISION III AT THE 153RD ANNUAL WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR’S JUNIOR HOBBY SHOW
MORRISON, ILL.- Jensen Grams of Morrison took Best of Show Honors in Division I with Carter A. Cruse of Prophetstown taking Best of Show Honors in Division II while Briar Vandermyde of Morrison took Best of Show Honors in Division III at the 153rd Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Junior Hobby Show.
AWARDS
JUDGES CHOICE
Art
Brooke Roberts, Morrison with Charcoal or Pastel, Pastel Lab
Photography
Emma Gillette, Rock Falls with Farm Scene, “Pig Snout”
BEST OF SHOW HONORS
Division I (age group 6-9 years)
Jensen Grams, Morrison With Animal Not Stuffed, Animal Safari
Division II (age group 10-13)
Carter A Cruse, Prophetstown With Farm Machinery, Farm Machinery
Division III (age group 14-21 Years)
Briar Vandermyde, Morrison With Lego Architecture from Kit, Laie Hawaii Temple
Division I (age group 6-9 years)
COLLECTIONS – 1
Animal, Not Stuffed (8)
1. Jensen Grams, Morrison; 2. Lyla Dornbush, Fenton; 3. George Selburg, Lyndon
Popits (8, size limit)
1. Jack Houzenga, Fulton; 2. Korbin J Bruins, Morrison; 3. George Selburg, Lyndon
Miscellaneous
1. Easton Decker, Morrison; 2. Emillia Stuart, Morrison; 3. Korbin J Bruins, Morrison
Any Collection Not Listed, Girl
1. Emillia Stuart, Morrison; 2. Delaynie Finkle, Morrison
Any Collection Not Listed, Boy
1. Gage Harris, Morrison; 2. Sawyer Stern, Erie; 3. Korbin J Bruins, Morrison
Action Figures (Limit 6)
1. Nolan Miller, Morrison
Barbie Dolls (6)
1. Charlotte Hook, Morrison; 2. Lucy Hook, Morrison; 3. Delaynie Finkle, Morrison
ART – 1
Fingerpaint
1. Raegan Marinangeli, Morrison; 2. Delaynie Finkle, Morrison; 3. Hadley Vandermyde, Morrison
Crayon Coloring
1. Emillia Stuart, Morrison; 2. Delaynie Finkle, Morrison; 3. Charlotte Hook, Morrison
Collage
1. Everett Stevenson, Sterling; 2. Emillia Stuart, Morrison; 3. Delaynie Finkle, Morrison
Marker
1. Nicole L Bartelstein, Morrison; 2. Korbin J Bruins, Morrison; 3. Colton Vandermyde, Morrison
Sponge Painting
1. Everett Stevenson, Sterling; 2. Emillia Stuart, Morrison; 3. Delaynie Finkle, Morrison
MISCELLANEOUS – 1
Lego Or Mega, Not Kit
1. Emillia Stuart, Morrison; 2. Sawyer Stern, Erie; 3. George Selburg, Lyndon
Lego Or Mega, From Kit
1. William Holesinger, Fulton; 2. Briar Vandermyde, Morrison; 3. Sawyer Stern, Erie
Favorite Stuffed Animal (1)
1. George Selburg, Lyndon; 2. Jensen Grams, Morrison; 3. Jack Houzenga, Fulton
Small Rock Collection (12)
1. George Selburg, Lyndon; 2. Korbin J Bruins, Morrison; 3. Brynlee K Geiger, Sterling
Division II (age group 10-13 Years)
COLLECTIONS – 2
Popits (8, size limit)
1. Delaynie Finkle, Morrison
Animal Collection, (Not Stuffed) (Limit 8)
1. Hailey Eyrich, Lyndon
Farm Machinery (Limited to 2’x2′ space)
1. Carter A Cruse, Prophetstown; 2. Hailey Eyrich, Lyndon; 3. Derek Dornbush, Fenton
Squishmallows (2)
1. Henry Selburg, Lyndon; 2. Coen Finkle, Morrison
Miscellaneous
1. Penelope Houzenga, Fulton; 2. Hailey Eyrich, Lyndon; 3. Henry Selburg, Lyndon
Minecraft Collection (Limit 8, size Limit)
1. Henry Selburg, Lyndon
Any Collection Not Listed, Girls
1. Penelope Houzenga, Fulton; 2. Hailey Eyrich, Lyndon
Super Hero (2’x2′ space)
1. Henry Selburg, Lyndon
Mixed Animal Collection ( Limit 10)
1. Hailey Eyrich, Lyndon; 2. Henry Selburg, Lyndon
Banks (Limit 4)
1. Penelope Houzenga, Fulton
Any Collection, Not Listed, Boys (Limit 8)
1. Buck Hill, Morrison; 2. Gage Harris, Morrison; 3. Henry Selburg, Lyndon
ARTS – 2
Charcoal Or Pastel
1. Brooke Roberts, Morrison; 2. Emillia Stuart, Morrison; 3. Penelope Houzenga, Fulton
Paint By Number
1. Penelope Houzenga, Fulton
Cartoon Drawing
1. Elly Tomman, Sterling; 2. Alyssa Temple, Fulton; 3. Penelope Houzenga, Fulton
Lead Pencil
1. Brooke Roberts, Morrison; 2. Lillian LaMarche, Morrison; 3. Penelope Houzenga, Fulton
Popsicle Stick Art
1. Penelope Houzenga, Fulton
Pen And Ink
1. Penelope Houzenga, Fulton; 2. Avery Schanze, Erie
Miscellaneous
1. Hailey Eyrich, Lyndon; 2. Brooke Roberts, Morrison; 3. Emarie Droste, Albany
Paint- Any Media
1. Sawyer Marinangeli, Morrison; 2. Penelope Houzenga, Fulton; 3. Coen Finkle, Morrison
Watercolor
1. Emillia Stuart, Morrison; 2. Elly Tomman, Sterling; 3. Coen Finkle, Morrison
MISCELLANEOUS – 2
Handmade Wood Article
1. Sawyer Marinangeli, Morrison; 2. Penelope Houzenga, Fulton
Lego Or Mega Blocks- Not A Kit
1. Carter A Cruse, Prophetstown; 2. Maverick Decker, Morrison; 3. Henry Selburg, Lyndon
Lego Marvel From A Kit
1. Buck Hill, Morrison; 2. Carson Verdick, Hillsdale; 3. Addison Hook, Morrison
Science Project (Broad Interpretation)
1. Briar Vandermyde, Morrison
Vintage Cars & Trucks (6)
1. Buck Hill, Morrison
PHOTOGRAPHY – 2
Farm Scene
1. Emma Gillette, Rock Falls; 2. Buck Hill, Morrison; 3. Coen Finkle, Morrison
Fall Scene
1. Aubrey L Landheer, Lyndon; 2. Buck Hill, Morrison
Miscellaneous
1. Emma Gillette, Rock Falls; 2. Coen Finkle, Morrison; 3. Buck Hill, Morrison
Friends
1. Buck Hill, Morrison; 2. Emma Gillette, Rock Falls
Pets
1. Aubrey L Landheer, Lyndon; 2. Coen Finkle, Morrison; 3. Emma Gillette, Rock Falls
Division III (age group 14-21 Years)
COLLECTIONS – 3
Sports Collectibles (Limit 6)
1. Emillia Stuart, Morrison; 2. Audrey S Gesiakowski, Sterling
Squishmallows (2)
1. Audrey S Gesiakowski, Sterling
Christmas Ornaments (Limit 8)
1. Audrey S Gesiakowski, Sterling
Miscellaneous
1. Audrey S Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Reece Decker, Morrison
Painted Rock Collection (6)
1. Audrey S Gesiakowski, Sterling
Marvel Collection (8)
1. Audrey S Gesiakowski, Sterling
Magnets (12)
1. Audrey S Gesiakowski, Sterling
ARTS – 3
Watercolor
1. Audrey S Gesiakowski, Sterling
Charcoal Or Pastel
1. Audrey S Gesiakowski, Sterling
Decoupage
1. Audrey S Gesiakowski, Sterling
Paint- Any Media
1. Audrey S Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Abigail Coons, Morrison; 3. Gabriella E Abell, Tampico
Pencil
1. Aubrianna Tanner, Sterling; 2. Brooke Roberts, Morrison; 3. Audrey S Gesiakowski, Sterling
Miscellaneous
1. Audrey S Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Gabriella E Abell, Tampico; 3. Vivian Baker, Morrison
Hand Painted Plate (1)
1. Audrey S Gesiakowski, Sterling
MISCELLANEOUS – 3
Small Handmade Wood Article (Limit 1)
1. Gabriella E Abell, Tampico; 2. Audrey S Gesiakowski, Sterling
Marvel Collection (Limit 8)
1. Audrey S Gesiakowski, Sterling
Minecraft (Limit 8, size limit)
1. Audrey S Gesiakowski, Sterling
Popits (Limit 8, size limit)
1. Audrey S Gesiakowski, Sterling
Large Handmade Wood Article (Limit 1)
1. Gabriella E Abell, Tampico
Any Collection Not Listed, Girls (8)
1. Aubrianna Tanner, Sterling; 2. Audrey S Gesiakowski, Sterling
Any Collection Not Listed, Boys (8)
1. Briar Vandermyde, Morrison; 2. Audrey S Gesiakowski, Sterling
Lego Architecture Form Kit (size limit)
1. Briar Vandermyde, Morrison
PHOTOGRAPHY – 3
Farm Scene
1. Mykala Mulderink, Morrison
Miscellaneous
1. Mykala Mulderink, Morrison; 2. Emily Henson, Morrison
Pets
1. Kristen Peters, Morrison; 2. Emily Henson, Morrison; 3. Mykala Mulderink, Morrison
Church
1. Emily Henson, Morrison