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August 18, 2026
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BARB LARSON OF MORRISON TOOK BEST EXHIBITOR HONORS AT THE 155TH ANNUAL WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR’S OPEN HOBBY SHOW
MORRISON, ILL.- Barb Larson of Morrison took Best Exhibitor Honors at the 155th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Open Hobby Show.
Whiteside County Fair 2026
Open Hobbies
2-2-2
AWARDS
Best Exhibitor, Award of a Trophy
Barb Larson, Morrison with Button Boot in Miscellaneous Handmade Article
Most Interesting Antique, Award of a Plaque
Mary Ellen Brackemyer, Morrison with Salesman Sample Printing Press in Most Interesting Antique
Best Photography Award of a Plaque
Mariah Wilson, Stuart, FL with Fox in Wild Animals or Birds
Judges Choice Art
Allison I Duggan, Thomson with “Grandpa Duke” in Portrait or Figure
COLLECTIONS
Animal, Bird Or Fowl (Limit 8)
2 1. Helen Null, Morrison; 2. Ziarina Goodenough, Rock Island; 3. Philip Goodenough, Rock Island
Angels (Limit 8)
1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Carole D Patton, Morrison
Pocket Knives (Limit 8)
1. Kaleb Damhoff, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 3. Chris Peters, Morrison
Silver Spoons (Limit 8)
1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Nutcracker (Limit 6)
1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Carole D Patton, Morrison; 3. Kayla Sipes, Morrison
Shot Glasses (Limit 10)
1. Chris Peters, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 3. Alexavier Abell, Prophetstown
Pocket Watch (Limit 8)
1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Railroad Memorabilia (8)
1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Mark Zink, Rock Falls; 3. Matthew Swanson, Albany
Horse Collection (Limit 6)
1. Kristen Peters, Morrison; 2. Jim Dykstra, Morrison; 3. Hailey Eyrich, Lyndon
Candlesticks (Limit 8)
1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Carole D Patton, Morrison
Butterdish (Limit 6)
1. Mary Ellen Brackemyer, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Cookie Jar (Limit 4)
1. Mary Ellen Brackemyer, Morrison; 2. Carole D Patton, Morrison; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Tractor Collection (Limit 6)
1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Vase Collection (Limit 6)
1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Katie Abell, Prophetstown
Teapots (Limit 6)
1. Carole D Patton, Morrison; 2. Mary Ellen Brackemyer, Morrison; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Miscellaneous (1 entry, Limit Size)
1. Kayla Sipes, Morrison; 2. Kent Stralow, Morrison; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Fishing Lure Collection (Limit 8)
1. Mike Selburg, Lyndon; 2. Colton Vandermyde, Morrison; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Santa Claus Collection (Limit 6) not stuffed
1. Cindy A Young, Erie; 2. Carole D Patton, Morrison; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Willow Tree Collection (Limit 8)
1. Meredith Miller, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Wine Glass Collection (Limit 6)
1. Sharon K Moore, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 3. Carole D Patton, Morrison
Beer Stein (Limit 6)
1. Mark Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 3. Carole D Patton, Morrison
Military Memorabilia (Limit 8)
1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Mark Zink, Rock Falls; 3. Amy S Johannsen, Morrison
Belt Buckle Collection (Limit 6)
1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Cayson Deets, Morrison
PHOTOGRAPHY
Mountains
1. Ron Pell, Morrison; 2. Jay D Dirks, Sterling; 3. Jenny Butkus, Morrison
Winter Scene
1. Mariah Wilson, Stuart, FL; 2. Bobbie James, Morrison; 3. Kristen Peters, Morrison
Farm Scene
1. Kelsey Snyder, Morrison; 2. Rebecca Huizenga, Morrison; 3. Nikki West, Morrison
Lake Scene
1. Beau Brackmeyer, Morrison; 2. Mariah Wilson, Stuart, FL; 3. Susan L Devers, Morrison
Wild Animals Or Birds
1. Mariah Wilson, Stuart, FL; 2. James Hardesty, Morrison; 3. Kathleen Leffler, Fulton
Classic Cars
1. Kelsey Snyder, Morrison; 2. Jon D Enslow, Morrison; 3. Gail Jacobsen, Fulton
Flowers
1. Johnathon Hendricks, Morrison; 2. Nikki West, Morrison; 3. Mariah Wilson, Stuart, FL
Sunsets Or Sunrise
1. Ysabell Hamm, Fenton; 2. Gail Jacobsen, Fulton; 3. Cassandra Schultz, Morrison
Close-Up (Person)
1. Molly Brackemyer, Morrison; 2. Buck Hill, Morrison; 3. Ysabell Hamm, Fenton
Fairboard Member
1. Meredith Miller, Morrison; 2. Nikki West, Morrison; 3. Macy L Williamson, Morrison
Boats
1. Susan L Devers, Morrison; 2. Ron Pell, Morrison; 3. Dana L McCoy, Morrison
Barns
1. Kelsey Snyder, Morrison; 2. Ysabell Hamm, Fenton; 3. Gail Jacobsen, Fulton
Clouds Or Storm Clouds
1. Matthew Swanson, Albany; 2. Gail Jacobsen, Fulton; 3. Concha Sitter, Sterling
Close-Up Other Than Person
1. Nancy Howson, Clinton, IA; 2. Kelsey Snyder, Morrison; 3. Rebecca Huizenga, Morrison
Tractors
1. Kim Grams, Morrison; 2. Mykala Mulderink, Morrison; 3. Kelsey Snyder, Morrison
Carnival Or Fair Ride
1. Tim West, Morrison; 2. Alexandra Venhuizen, Morrison; 3. Matthew Swanson, Albany
Landscape/Seascape
1. Johnathon Hendricks, Morrison; 2. Jenny Butkus, Morrison; 3. Jay D Dirks, Sterling
Fall Scene
1. Nikki West, Morrison; 2. Jenny Butkus, Morrison; 3. Gail Jacobsen, Fulton
Whiteside County Fair
1. Mariah Wilson, Stuart, FL; 2. Jenny Butkus, Morrison; 3. James Hardesty, Morrison
Farm Animal
1. Cassandra Schultz, Morrison; 2. Susan L Devers, Morrison; 3. Concha Sitter, Sterling
Summer Scene
1. Gail Jacobsen, Fulton; 2. Nikki West, Morrison; 3. Kelly R Holland, Clinton, IA
Bridge
1. Kelsey Snyder, Morrison; 2. James Hardesty, Morrison; 3. Kathleen Leffler, Fulton
Picture Of Whiteside County
1. Nikki West, Morrison; 2. James Hardesty, Morrison; 3. Kelsey Snyder, Morrison
Military
1. Concha Sitter, Sterling; 2. Shelby Hohenadel, Port Byron; 3. Nikki West, Morrison
BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY
Antique Photograph(S)
1. Gary Middleton, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. Gail Jacobsen, Fulton
Farm Scene
1. Meghan Pettit, Cordova; 2. Ryan B Meade, Rock Falls; 3. Kristen Peters, Morrison
Domestic Animal(S)
1. Gail Jacobsen, Fulton; 2. Nikki West, Morrison; 3. Meredith Miller, Morrison
Monument
1. James Hardesty, Morrison; 2. Rebecca Huizenga, Morrison; 3. Jenny Butkus, Morrison
Church
1. Kelsey Snyder, Morrison; 2. Jenny Butkus, Morrison; 3. Kathleen Leffler, Fulton
Family
1. Kathleen Leffler, Fulton; 2. Rebecca Huizenga, Morrison; 3. Dana L McCoy, Morrison
Close-Up (Other Than Person)
1. Rebecca Huizenga, Morrison; 2. James Hardesty, Morrison; 3. Jay D Dirks, Sterling
Child-Life
1. Amanda Gerlach, Morrison; 2. Kelly R Holland, Clinton, IA; 3. Nikki West, Morrison
Miscellaneous
1. James Hardesty, Morrison; 2. Kelsey Snyder, Morrison; 3. Rebecca Huizenga, Morrison
Wild Animal Or Bird
1. Andrew S Bonjour, Morrison; 2. Mariah Wilson, Stuart, FL; 3. Hailey Eyrich, Lyndon
ART
Portrait Or Figure
1. Allison I Duggan, Thomson; 2. Mia Trent, Erie
Oil Painting
1. Charley Williams, Morrison
Drawing (Ink, Charcoal, Etc.)
1. Allison I Duggan, Thomson; 2. Mia Trent, Erie
Floral Watercolor
1. Lois Gelwicks, Mt. Carroll
Acrylic – includes markers
1. Lois Gelwicks, Mt. Carroll
Abstract Painting
1. Lois Gelwicks, Mt. Carroll
Painting- Any Media
1. Mia Trent, Erie; 2. Kerensa K Pink, Sterling; 3. Lois Gelwicks, Mt. Carroll
Bird Or Animal
1. Allison I Duggan, Thomson; 2. Lois Gelwicks, Mt. Carroll
Lead Pencil
1. Mia Trent, Erie; 2. Allison I Duggan, Thomson
Cartoon Drawing
1. Mia Trent, Erie; 2. Sky Burnett, Sterling
Paint By Number
1. Shelby Hohenadel, Port Byron
Calligraphy
1. Lorna Temple, Morrison
Diamond Art
1. Brooke Roberts, Morrison; 2. Andy Sim, Morrison; 3. Kara M Schipper, Erie
ADULT COLORING
Floral
1. Lorna Temple, Morrison; 2. Kelly R Holland, Clinton, IA
Pet/Animal
1. Lorna Temple, Morrison; 2. Kelly R Holland, Clinton, IA; 3. Christine Buis, Fulton
Mandala
1. Christine Buis, Fulton
Character
1. Sky Burnett, Sterling; 2. Kelly R Holland, Clinton, IA
Miscellaneous
1. Lorna Temple, Morrison; 2. Claire Temple, Camanche, IA; 3. Sky Burnett, Sterling
MISCELLANEOUS
Holiday Arrangement
1. Lorna Temple, Morrison; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Christine Buis, Fulton
Floral Centerpiece
1. Sharon K Moore, Morrison; 2. Christine Buis, Fulton; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Decorated Wreath
1. Sharon K Moore, Morrison; 2. Carole D Patton, Morrison
Small Handmade Wood Article (Limit 1)
1. Jim Dykstra, Morrison; 2. Alexavier Abell, Prophetstown; 3. Kayla Sipes, Morrison
Large Handmade Wood Article (Limit 1)
1. Alexavier Abell, Prophetstown; 2. Jim Dykstra, Morrison; 3. Matthew Swanson, Albany
Handmade Wood Carving
1. Alexavier Abell, Prophetstown
Artificial Flower Arrangement
1. Sharon K Moore, Morrison; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Christine Buis, Fulton
Miscellaneous
1. Barb Larson, Morrison; 2. Lorna Temple, Morrison; 3. Karen Hoffman, Savanna
ANTIQUES
Miscellaneous
1. Gary Middleton, Morrison; 2. Mary Ellen Brackemyer, Morrison; 3. Steve D Schroeder, Morrison
Antique Lantern (Limit 1)
1. Carson Verdick, Hillsdale; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 3. Mike L Davis, Morrison
Typewriter
1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Kayla Sipes, Morrison; 3. Nikki West, Morrison
Enamel Ware – Any Color (Limit 4)
1. Mary Ellen Brackemyer, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 3. Theresa Zink, Rock Falls
Ink Well (Limit 4)
1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
China Place Setting
1. Carole D Patton, Morrison; 2. Helen Null, Morrison; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Most Interesting Antique (Limit 1)
1. Mary Ellen Brackemyer, Morrison; 2. Beth Middleton, Morrison; 3. Gary Middleton, Morrison
Antique Clock (Limit 1)
1. Gary Middleton, Morrison; 2. Helen Null, Morrison; 3. Beth Middleton, Morrison
Small Hand Tools (Limit 8)
1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Mark Zink, Rock Falls; 3. Kent Stralow, Morrison
Antique Toy (Limit 1)
1. Carolyn Aiken, Morrison; 2. Kent Stralow, Morrison; 3. Gary Middleton, Morrison
Whiteside County Fair Memorabilia (Limit 6)
1. Gary Middleton, Morrison; 2. Beth Middleton, Morrison
Old Kitchen Tools (Limit 8)
1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Theresa Zink, Rock Falls; 3. Alesha Benson, Morrison
Camera
1. Kayla Sipes, Morrison; 2. Carolyn Aiken, Morrison; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
MODEL VEHICLES
Semi
1. Doug Leech, Morrison
August 18, 2026
26-02 / JUNIOR HOBBIES
Todd Mickley, Publicity
815-772-7329
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ZAYLEY J BOONSTRA OF MORRISON TOOK JUDGES CHOICE HONORS IN DIVISION III ART WHILE AUBREY L LANDHEER OF LYNDON TOOK JUDGES CHOICE HONORS IN DIVISION II PHOTOGRAPHY AT THE 155TH ANNUAL WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR’S JUNIOR HOBBY SHOW
MORRISON, ILL.- Zayley J Boonstra of Morrison took Judges Choice Honors in Division III Art while Aubrey L Landheer of Lyndon took Judges Choice Honors in Division II Photography at the 155th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Junior Hobby Show.
Whiteside County Fair 2026
Junior Hobbies
2-2-2
AWARDS
JUDGES CHOICE
Art
Zayley J Boonstra, Morrison in Division III with a Pencil Drawing
Photography
Aubrey L Landheer, Lyndon in Division II Photography with Pets
BEST OF SHOW HONORS
Division I (age group 6-9 years)
Tex Suarez, Morrison with Construction Site Collection
Division II (age group 10-13)
Kyson Hockman, Morrison with Animal Skull Collection in Any Collection Not Listed Boy
Division III (age group 14-21 Years)
Cohen Wroble, Morrison With Lego Sports Car Collection in Any Collection Not Listed Boy
Division I (age group 6-9 years)
COLLECTIONS – 1
Animal, Not Stuffed (limit 8)
1. Rory Nelson, Prophetstown; 2. Delaynie D Finkle, Morrison; 3. Jensen Grams, Morrison
Farm Machinery (2’x2′ space)
1. Jeremiah Sterenberg, Fulton; 2. Weston Landheer, Lyndon; 3. Connor M Temple, Fulton
Popits (8, size limit)
1. Delaynie D Finkle, Morrison; 2. Hannah M Temple, Fulton; 3. Oaklynn Deets, Morrison
Miscellaneous
1. Kyson Hockman, Morrison; 2. Collyns Schaefer, Camanche, IA; 3. Brooks Brackemyer, Morrison
Any Collection Not Listed -Girl
1. Avery Venhuizen, Morrison; 2. Liam Dedina, Lyndon; 3. Isabelle Batey, Morrison
Any Collection Not Listed -Boy
1. Kyson Hockman, Morrison; 2. Cayson Deets, Morrison; 3. Brock Brackemyer, Morrison
Action Figures (limit 6)
1. Jensen Grams, Morrison
Barbie Dolls (limit 6)
1. Lucy Hook, Morrison; 2. Oaklynn Deets, Morrison
ART – 1
Fingerpaint
1. Corabelle Schultz, Morrison; 2. Eliza Schultz, Morrison; 3. Delaynie D Finkle, Morrison
Crayon Coloring
1. Charlotte Hook, Morrison; 2. Briar Dirks, Sterling; 3. Nolan Miller, Morrison
Collage
1. Rory Scott, Hillsdale; 2. Jensen Grams, Morrison
Marker
1. Addison Hook, Morrison; 2. Win Tomman, Sterling; 3. Isabelle Batey, Morrison
Sponge Painting
1. Jensen Grams, Morrison
MISCELLANEOUS – 1
Lego Or Mega Not Kit, (2’x2′ space)
1. Charlotte Hook, Morrison; 2. Eliza Schultz, Morrison; 3. Calan Decker, Morrison
Lego Or Mega From Kit (2’x2′ space)
1. Corabelle Schultz, Morrison; 2. Avery Venhuizen, Morrison; 3. Cayson Deets, Morrison
Favorite Stuffed Animal (1)
1. Brock Brackemyer, Morrison; 2. Lucy Hook, Morrison; 3. Hadley Vandermyde, Morrison
Small Rock Collection(12)
1. Win Tomman, Sterling; 2. George Selburg, Lyndon; 3. Jensen Grams, Morrison
Division II (age group 10-13 Years)
COLLECTION – 2
Popits (8, size limit)
1. Charlotte Hook, Morrison
Animal Collection, Not Stuffed (limit 8)
1. Coraline E Rider, Morrison; 2. Penelope Houzenga, Fulton
Farm Machinery (limited to 2’x2′ space)
1. Carter C Cruse, Prophetstown; 2. Sawyer W Stern, Erie
Squishmallows (2)
1. Penelope Houzenga, Fulton; 2. Coraline E Rider, Morrison; 3. Winnie Wroble, Morrison
Scooby And Gang (limit 8)
1. Milly Tomman, Sterling
Snow Globe (limit 4)
1. Brock Brackemyer, Morrison; 2. Sawyer W Stern, Erie; 3. Rory Nelson, Prophetstown
Miscellaneous
1. Jack Houzenga, Fulton; 2. Winnie Wroble, Morrison; 3. Korbin J Bruins, Morrison
Minecraft (limit 8)
1. Sawyer W Stern, Erie
Any Collection Not Listed – Girls
1. Charlotte Hook, Morrison; 2. Hannah VanderMolen, Morrison; 3. Winnie Wroble, Morrison
Mixed Animal Collection (limit 10)
1. Penelope Houzenga, Fulton; 2. Jack Houzenga, Fulton
Disney Collection (limit 6)
1. Sawyer W Stern, Erie; 2. Addison Hook, Morrison; 3. Charlotte Hook, Morrison
Banks (limit 4)
1. Jensen Grams, Morrison
Any Collection Not Listed – Boys (limit 8)
1. Tex Suarez, Morrison; 2. Sawyer W Stern, Erie; 3. Korbin J Bruins, Morrison
ARTS – 2
Charcoal Or Pastel
1. Buck Hill, Morrison; 2. Penelope Houzenga, Fulton; 3. Genevieve Yaclich, Morrison
Paint By Number
1. Penelope Houzenga, Fulton; 2. Colton Vandermyde, Morrison
Cartoon Drawing
1. Addison Hook, Morrison; 2. Shiloh J Ford-Skadberg, Hillsdale; 3. Alaina Delp, Morrison
Lead Pencil
1. Zayley J Boonstra, Morrison; 2. Charlotte Hook, Morrison; 3. Millie Yarbrough, Morrison
Popsicle Stick Art
1. Beau Brackmeyer, Morrison; 2. Coraline E Rider, Morrison; 3. Brock Brackemyer, Morrison
Miscellaneous
1. Joanna Hires, Morrison; 2. Buck Hill, Morrison; 3. Coraline E Rider, Morrison
Paint- Any Media
1. Mason Butts, Prophetstown; 2. Brooke Merema, Fulton; 3. Grace Merema, Fulton
Watercolor
1. Penelope Houzenga, Fulton
MISCELLANEOUS – 2
Handmade Wood Article
1. Korbin J Bruins, Morrison; 2. Colton Vandermyde, Morrison
Lego Or Mega Blocks- Not A Kit
1. Sawyer W Stern, Erie; 2. Bentley Hepner, Erie; 3. Colton Vandermyde, Morrison
Lego Marvel From A Kit
1. Henry Selburg, Lyndon
Playing Card Collection
1. Brock Brackemyer, Morrison; 2. Korbin J Bruins, Morrison; 3. Jack Houzenga, Fulton
Vintage Cars & Trucks (6)
1. Gracyn Huggins, Morrison
PHOTOGRAPHY – 2
Farm Scene
1. Buck Hill, Morrison; 2. Aubrey L Landheer, Lyndon; 3. Hadley Vandermyde, Morrison
Fall Scene
1. Buck Hill, Morrison
Miscellaneous
1. Gracyn Huggins, Morrison; 2. Elly Tomman, Sterling; 3. Buck Hill, Morrison
Friends
1. Buck Hill, Morrison; 2. Penelope Houzenga, Fulton
Pets
1. Aubrey L Landheer, Lyndon; 2. Hadley Vandermyde, Morrison; 3. Penelope Houzenga, Fulton
Division III (age group 14-21 Years)
COLLECTIONS – 3
Squishmallows (2)
1. Molly Brackemyer, Morrison; 2. Emmeline M Rider, Morrison
Christmas Ornaments (limit 8)
1. Emmeline M Rider, Morrison; 2. Molly Brackemyer, Morrison
Miscellaneous
1. William Hires, Morrison; 2. Emmeline M Rider, Morrison; 3. Mykala Mulderink, Morrison
ARTS – 3
Watercolor
1. Coen Finkle, Morrison
Charcoal Or Pastel
1. Shelby Hohenadel, Port Byron
Paint- Any Media
1. Lucas J Houzenga, Prophetstown
Pencil
1. Zayley J Boonstra, Morrison; 2. Shelby Hohenadel, Port Byron
Miscellaneous
1. William Hires, Morrison; 2. Sky Burnett, Sterling; 3. Zoey Horton, Fenton
Diamond Art
1. Brooke Merema, Fulton; 2. Joel Roberts, Morrison; 3. Paige V Eide, Fulton
MISCELLANEOUS – 3
Small Handmade Wood Article (limit 1)
1. Grant Merema, Fulton
Lego-Not Kit
1. Bentley Hepner, Erie
Any Collection Not Listed – Girl
1. Hailey Eyrich, Lyndon; 2. Addison Hook, Morrison; 3. Emmeline M Rider, Morrison
Any Collection Not Listed – Boy
1. Cohen Wroble, Morrison; 2. Bentley Hepner, Erie
Lego Architecture Form Kit (size limit)
1. Bentley Hepner, Erie; 2. Cohen Wroble, Morrison; 3. Addison Hook, Morrison
PHOTOGRAPHY – 3
Farm Scene
1. Mykala Mulderink, Morrison; 2. Hailey Eyrich, Lyndon; 3. Coen Finkle, Morrison
Fall Scene
1. Hailey Eyrich, Lyndon; 2. Coen Finkle, Morrison; 3. Shiloh J Ford-Skadberg, Hillsdale
Miscellaneous
1. Mykala Mulderink, Morrison; 2. Hailey Eyrich, Lyndon; 3. Cohen Wroble, Morrison
Pets
1. Molly Brackemyer, Morrison; 2. Shiloh J Ford-Skadberg, Hillsdale; 3. Hailey Eyrich, Lyndon
Church
1. Hailey Eyrich, Lyndon; 2. Mykala Mulderink, Morrison; 3. Coen Finkle, Morrison
Friends
1. Hailey Eyrich, Lyndon; 2. Coen Finkle, Morrison