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Open Class results from Jefferson County Fair
Aug. 4, 2021 12:50 pm
The Greater Jefferson County Fair has announced the results of its Open Class Divisions.
Adults arts & crafts
Woodworking: Astrid Burns, (3) blue ribbons, Sonny Melcher (2) blue ribbons, Sonny Melcher, red; and Melanie & John Carlson, red.
Paper Crafts; C. Joyce Stanley, blue; Melody Rehm, (4) blue ribbons, Sandy Nelson, blue.
Drawing: Tracy Hammes, blue ribbon.
Pictures: Astrid Burns (5) blue ribbons, Astrid Burns, red.
Yard Art: Cindy Scearcy (6) blue ribbons, Cindy Scearcy (2) red, and Teresa Hanshaw, blue.
Recycled: Michelle Kocour, blue, and Sandy Nelson, blue.
Holidays/All Occasions: Tracy Hammes, blue; Lynne Johnson, blue; Julie Clubb, blue; Astrid Burns, (3) blue, and Astrid Burns, red.
Lego Creation: Models or Kits: Teresa Hanshaw, blue.
Other than named: Cynthia Simos, blue.
Photography, Animals: Bonnie McCarty, (4) blue ribbons, Sherry Taglauer (3) blue ribbons, Cathy Giberson, red, and Bonnie McCarty, red.
Photography, Flowers: Sherry Taglauer, blue. Bonnie McCarty, blue.
Photography, Nature: Cathy Giberson, blue, Sherry Taglauer, (3) blue ribbons.
Photography, Special Effects: Cathy Giberson, blue; Sherry Taglauer, blue; Bonnie McCarty, red.
Adult, Food
Pies: Marilyn Nance, blue; Tracy Hammes, blue.
Cookies, Drop: Glenda White, blue; Dixie Ruggles, blue; and Tracy Hammes, blue.
Bar Cookies: Rosemary Hammes, (3) blue ribbons, Marily Nance, blue, and Glenda White, (2) blue ribbons.
Cakes, Frosted: Melanie & John Carlson, blue; and Lynne Johnson, blue.
Cakes, Unfrosted: Rosemary Hammes, blue; Tracy Hammes, blue; Lani Glass, blue; Marilyn Nance, blue; and Glenda White, blue.
Bread, Loaf: Michelle Kocour, blue.
Bread, Sweet Bread: Dixie Ruggles, blue.
Bread, Quick Bread: Catherine Farley, blue.
Jams: Michelle Kocour, blue.
Canning, Sauce: Melanie & John Carlson, blue.
Other than named: Michelle Burgmeier, blue.
Place Setting: Melanie & John Carlson, blue.
Adult, Handwork
Crochet, Afghan: Julie Clubb, blue.
Crochet, Julie Clubb (5) blue ribbons
Knitted,Afghan: Sandra Prickett, (4) blue.
Knitted, Wearable: Sandra Prickett, blue.
Knitted, other than named: Sandra Prickett, blue.
Quilts, Hand: Debbie Hahn, (4) blue; Astrid Burns, blue.
Quilts, Home Machine: Courtney Burkhalter, blue; Astrid Burns (3) blue ribbons.
Quilts, Professional Machine Quilted: Robert Adam, (3) blue; Linda Clemmons (3) blue; Rosemary Hammes, blue; Karen Redeker, (4) blue; Joyce Wilkinson, (2) blue.
Comforter or Quilt, Tied: Joyce Wilkinson, blue.
Wall Hangings, Quilted: Barbara Kistler, (4) blue; Tracy Hammes, (2) blue; Karen Redeker, blue.
Sewing: Astrid Burns, (4) blue ribbons, Astrid Burns, red.
Bags and Totes: Joyce Wilkinson, blue.
Other than named: Marilyn Nance, (2) blue ribbons, Astrid Burns, red.
Adult Flowers
Arrangments, Fresh cut: Janet Melcher, (2) blue.
Arrangments, Dried:Teresa Hanshaw, blue.
Potted Plants: Courtney Burkhalter, (2) blue; Joyce Wilkinson, blue.
Adults, Fruits& Vegetables
Vegetable Display: Melanie & John Carlson, (2) blue. Melanie & John Carlson, blue; Michelle Burgmeier, blue.
One Large Vegetable: Melanie & John Carlson, blue.
Plate of 5 Vegetables: Melanie & John Carlson, blue.
Herbs: Melanie & John Carlson, blue.
Intermediate
Photography, Animals: Madison Meixner, blue.
Photography, Flowers: Madison Meixner (4) blue ribbons.
Photography, Nature: Madison Meixner (2) blue.
Juniors
Arts & Crafts: Scarlett McKee, blue.
Pictures: Miranda Lehigh, blue.
Drawings: Miranda Lehigh, (2) blue.
Lego Creation: Miranda Lehigh, blue; Bryan Meixner, (2) blue.
Photography, Animals: Bryan Meixner, blue.
Food, Pie: Irie King, (2) blue.
Food, Drop Cookies: William Burgmeier, blue. Ethan Burgmeier, blue; Andrew Burgmeier, blue.
Contests
Hat Contest: Sandy Nelson, 1st place for most Bling Bling Hat, and Nan Adam 1st place for Outrageous Hat.
Scavenger Hunt: All participants received a coupon to Taco Johns, McDonalds.
Youth Bag Games each received a T-shirt from Farm Credit Services.
Quilt Block Challenge: Kathy Peck, first; Linda Clemmons, second; Cynthia Simos, third; Marilyn Nance, fourth; Karen Redeker, fifth.
This year’s Quilt was purchased by Scott Fritchen for $650. Proceeds will go to the Jefferson County 4-H for scholarships.

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