Fair Results: Wheat Land Communities’ Fair announces awards

The 2012 Wheat Land Communities’ Fair results

This year the fair saw a total of 1,982 entries from 261 exhibitors, of which, 60 were in 4-H, 26 in FFA, 53 in open youth and 122 adults.

Beef department

Andy Williams served as superintendent of the beef department and was in charge of 10 FFA market beef entries, four 4-H market beef entries and nine open class beef entries.

Awards in the FFA divisions: TyAnn Tellefson, grand champion market and grand champion fitting and showing awards; Taylor Kulm, reserve champion market; and Brooke Pichette, fitting and showing reserve champion.

Awards in the 4-H divisons: Eliza Galbreath, grand champion market; Hallie Jo Galbreath, reserve champion market, and fitting and showing reserve champion; and Tara Tellefson, fitting and showing grand champion.

Open class beef department awards: Tara Tellefson, junior bull; TyAnn Telefson, junior yearling bull; TyAnn and Tara Tellefson, senior heifer; Alyssa Williams, junior heifer; Chase Galbreath, feeder calf; TyAnn and Tara Tellefson, prospect beef; and TyAnn Tellefson, cow.

Swine

Brad Gering headed the swine department with 20 entries in the 4-H division, 28 in FFA and one open youth.

Awards in the FFA divisions: Bryden Laird, market grand champion; Michael Shields, market reserve grand champion; Jacob Anderson, fitting and showing grand champion; and Brooke Pichette, fitting and showing reserve grand champion.

Awards in the 4-H divisions: Abby Gering, market grand champion; Bryce Pichette-Esser, market reserve grand champion; Kierstin Witt, fitting and showing grand champion; and Jesse Anderson, fitting and showing reserve grand champion.

Sheep

Lisa Tellefson was the superintendent in charge of 14 entries in 4-H and four entries in FFA.

Awards in the FFA divisions: Matthew Leffel, market grand champion, and fitting and showing reserve champion; Sydney Nelson, market reserve champion, and fitting and showing grand champion.

Awards in the 4-H divisions: Heather Hennings, market grand champion and reserve grand champion; Tara Tellefson, fitting and showing grand champion; and Britte Harder, fitting and showing reserve grand champion.

Goats

Lisa Tellefson also supervised the goat department with seven entries in 4-H, one entry in FFA, and six open youth entries.

Awards in the goat department were as follows: Josh VanSlyke, FFA market grand champion; David Ziebell, 4-H grand champion; Brianna Kinkade, 4-H reserve champion; David Ziebell, open class grand champion; Josh VanSlyke, open class reserve champion; David Ziebell, 4-H grand champion; and Brianna Kinkade, 4-H reserve champion.

Rabbits and Poultry

Superintendent was Janet Manke and the department handled 11 entries in 4-H and 18 open youth entries.

Awards for rabbits and poultry were: Amy Anderson, poultry open class grand champion in fitting and showing; Emma Dennis, poultry best of show; Adam Manke, 4-H rabbit best of show, reserve grand champion in fitting and showing, and market reserve champion; Katie Manke, 4-H rabbit best of show – opposite, grand champion in fitting and showing, and market grand champion; Bailey Dennis, special merit for eggs; Vanessa Keeley, 4-H special merit for eggs, and 4-H poultry reserve grand champion in fitting and showing.

Dog Show

Becca Carter was in charge of the dog show with two open youth entries and two adult entries.

Tommy Rosen, best of class, sponsored by “Canine Good Citizen;” Chris Haddorff, best of class; and Rudy Roth, best of show.

Fruits and Vegetables

Trish McRae served as superintendent and was in charge of a total of 169 entries, including seven in 4-H, four in FFA, 55 open youth and 103 adult entries.

Special awards were not available at press time.

Field Crops

Gayle and Gaynel Gering served as superintendents and were in charge of 62 entries, comprised of four in FFA, 19 open youth, and 39 adult entries.

Awards given in field crops were: Mark Schoesler, best of class for field run wheat Xerpha; Lori Williams, first place in jar and loaf, earning a $20 prize sponsored by Ritzville Warehouse; Donna Koch, second place in jar and loaf, earning an $18 prize sponsored by Ritzville Warehouse; Tessa Jantz, first place in jar and loaf, earning a $20 prize sponsored by Wheat Land Communities’ Fair; Bessie Allen, first place for adult amber waves, earning a $10 prize sponsored by Adams County Wheat Growers; Melanie Spivey, first place for junior amber waves, earning $5 prize sponsored by Adams County Wheat Growers; Paul Simonson, special merit for adult field run, Eltan; Cody Schoesler, special merit for adult field run, OREF 103; and Ryan Frederick, special merit for open youth field run, Bruehl.

Plants and Flowers

Karyn Allen and Joyce Preston headed the department with 115 entries, including four in 4-H, eight open youth and 103 adult entries.

Top awards were: Loretta Walker, best of class adult arrangement for Fourth of July, earning a $15 gift certificate from Java Bloom; Heidi Hennings, best of class youth arrangement for mixed bouquet, earning a $15 gift certificate from Java Bloom; Holly Nygren, best sunflower youth, earning a $20 gift certificate to Casuela’s Grill; Karyn Allen, best of class adult house plant for Hoya, receiving pottery by Erika Hennings; Joyce Preston, best of class adult specimen blooms for sunflower, earning $10 sponsored by Washtucna Progressive Club; and Hayden Melcher, best of class youth specimen bloom for gladiolus, earning $5 sponsored by Washtucna Progressive Club.

Food Preservation

Lori Williams served as superintendent with 155 entries of which, 23 were open youth and 132 were adult entries.

Awards given were: Trish McRae, adult best of show for cherry preserves; Heidi Hennings, youth best of show for dilly beans; Vicky Johnson, adult best of class for grape jelly; Lori Spivey, adult best of class for dill pickles; Janette Hollenback, adult best of class for dried bell peppers; Trish McRae, adult special merit for dried pears; Cindy Warriner, adult special merit for peaches; Carla Jerue, adult special merit for salsa and garlic pickles.

Henry McRae, youth best of class for dried pie cherries; Brett Anthony, youth best of class for dill pickles; Jersey Measel, youth special merit for dried rhubarb; and Justin Templin, youth special merit for Rainier cherry jelly.

Baking

Kim Schofstall served as superintendent with 26 entries of which five were open youth and 21 were adult entries.

Awards for the baking department went to: Lori Williams, adult baking award for four entries including wheat bread, earning a $20 prize sponsored by the Adams County Association of Wheat Growers; Alice Weber, adult best of show for beer bread, earning a Wheat Magic Cookbook from the Washington Association of Wheat Growers; Alyssa Williams, youth best of show for piggy cupcakes, earning a Wheat Magic Cookbook from the Washington Association of Wheat Growers; Sandra Miller, special merit for frosted chocolate cake; Diane Eastman, special merit for yeast white bread; and Lori Williams, special merit for strawberry/blueberry glace pie.

Clothing

Superintendent was Jan Collard with a total of 21 entries of which, one was open youth and 20 were adult.

Honors and awards went to: Esther Roettger, best of show for two-piece outfit; Sarah Hofer, best in class for men’s western shirt, and special merit for clothespin apron; Yvonne Anderson, special merit for apron;

Donna Koch, special merit for bathrobe; Jan Collard, special merit for apron; Carla Jerue, special merit for sun hat; and Bailey McLellan, youth special merit for floral apron.

Machine Stitch

Jan Collard served as superintendent with a total of 69 entries of which, 11 were open youth and 58 were adult.

Honors and awards went to: Madison Melcher, youth best in class for access bag; Peyton Curtis, youth special merit for hot pad pieced; Donna Koch; best in show for holiday deco Halloween, special merit for bag, and special merit for machine pieced pillow; Marge Schoessler, special merit for diaper bag; Beverly Cobb, special merit for pot holder and best in class for tea cup placemats; Darcia Dugger, special merit for purple table runner; Jorene Zumdahl, special merit for Halloween banner; Yvonne Anderson, special merit for pillow cases; and Carla Jerue, special merit for pillow cases.

Handiwork

Barb Maruska headed this department.

Awards given went to: Rose Shearer, best of show; Roberta Buch, best of class; Rosemary Elkington, special merit; Jorene Zumdahl, special merit; and Jody Nave, special merit.

Quilts

Beverly Cobb headed the quilt department with a total of 81 entries of which, one was open youth and 80 were adult entries.

Honors and awards went to: Marge Schoessler, best of show, red flowers appliqué quilt; Beverly Cobb, Washington State Quilters (WSQ) first place award for X marks the spot, earning $20 from WSQ; Sandy Atkinson, WSQ second place award for roses of picardy; Marge Schoessler, WSQ third place award for red flowers appliqué; Donna Koch, best of class for serendipity sampler; Jorene Zumdahl, best of class for Santa wall hanging, and special merit for snowmen; Yvonne Anderson, best of class for cluckers; Beth North, best of class for churn dash; Kim Lantis, special merit for late bloomer; Katelyn Stewart, youth special merit for great-grandma’s quilt; and Esther Roettger, People’s Choice Award for bug jar quilt.

Adult arts and crafts

John Rankin led as superintendent of the department with a total of 60 adult entries.

Awards given in the arts and crafts department were: Linda Kubik, best of class for professional window thread paint; John Marshall, best of class and best of show for a pair of flamingos, a recycled craft; Jason Hulett, best of class for amateur self portrait; and Jean Richards, best of class for horse hair raku ceramic.

Children’s arts and crafts

Debbie Starring served as superintendent of this department with a total of 118 youth entries.

Top honors went to: Levi Allen, best of show for acrylic painting titled “baby Noah;” Rachel Nygren, special merit for duct tape hair bow; Spencer Gering, special merit for duct tape wallet; Jeffery Zupan, best of class for recycled army play set; Jeffrey Staley, special merit for Colgate derby car; Tessa Jeske, best of class for flower craft; and Melanie Spivey, special merit for fall wreath.

Photography

In charge of the photography department was superintendent Keri Gingrich with a total of 111 entries of which, 33 were open youth and 78 were adult entries.

Honors and awards given were: Holly Nygren, best of class, youth black and white (b/w) for “Matthew;” Holly Nygren, best of class, youth color for “Annie;” Katlyn McBride, best of class, adult b/w for “Case;” Kevin Kline, best of class and best of show, adult color for “Comin’ for a ride;” Nicole Bailes, best of class, professional b/w for “Hanging out;” and Nicole Bailes, best of class, professional color for “Fode Family.”

TanAn Hollenback, special merit for “Spider;” Alexis Koss, special merit for “Autumn Butterfly;” Rod Kinch, special merit for “Dedicated bird;” Lori Williams, special merit for “Landon & Alyssa;” Michelle Hennings, special merit for “Farm Kids – brotherly/sisterly love;” Dale Telecky, special merit for “Cute Pup;” Debbie Arlt, special merit for “flower;” Marissa Russell, special merit for “Red Barn.”

Model Kits

Paul McAnally served as superintendent in charge of 30 open youth entries.

Honors and awards were given to: Spencer Gering, best of show for pirate ship; Shontz Yaeger, best of class for shotgun; Brix Curtis, best of class for jet; Garrett Roettger, special merit for insane vehicle; and Ellie Gering, special merit for Olivia’s house.

Spinning & Weaving

Sixty-two entries were under supervision of Janice Dennis, of which, two were open youth and 60 were adult entries.

Top awards in this department went to: LeslieAnn Hauer, best of show for handspun vest, and best of class for handspun skein; Linda Kubik, best of class and special merit for hand woven yardage; Lacey Goodson, best of class and special merit for felt dragon; Jessica Mucha, special merit for handspun yarn; and Sharon Ofsthun, special merit for hand-woven rug.

Antique Machinery

Superintendent in charge of the 11 entries in antique machinery was Thomas Pulliam.

Awards given were: Howard Reimer, best of show, “At Power Plant;” Jim Cobb, best of class, “1929 Model A,” and special merit for “1955 Ford 600;” and Jim Tate, best of class, “1949 Earthmaster.”

Wood working

Dwight Olson served as superintendent in charge of 16 entries including 11 in FFA, one open youth and four adult entries.

Awards went to: Dean Whitman, special merit for schoolhouse; and Dr. Warren Kragt, special merit for cradle.

4-H Fashion & demonstration

Fourteen entries participated in the 4-H fashion demonstration.

TanAn Hollenback received the only award in this division, a special merit in the fashion review.

4-H Still Life

Carla Jerue, Jannette Hollenback and Buck Hollenback collaborated as superintendents for the 4-H department with a total of 336 entries.

Awards given were: TanAn Hollenback, best of class for dried soup mix; best of class for Bing cherries; best of class and best of show for tomatoes; best of class for Skylab bars; best of class and best of show for shorts; best of class for flowers; best of class for “fat cat on prowl,” and best of class and best of show for “Strips of Gold.” Caleb Graham, best of class and best of show for dried peaches, and best of class and best of show for bird house. Aaliyah Yaeger, best of class for peach jam; Melanie Spivey, best of class for closeup self portrait; Heather Hennings, best of class for zucchini bread; Matt Gill, best of class and best of show for Twix bars; Kierstin Witt, best of class for aqua POD penguin; Katie Manke, best of class for earrings; Emma Dennis, best of class for string art flowers; Cool Threads 4-H Club, best of class for rag quilt.

Honors given for the 4-H Still Life Award went to: Melanie Spivey, TanAn Hollenback, Matt Gill and Kaese Ramos.

Edna Langenheder 4-H Food Science Awards went to: TanAn Hollenback, first place; Emma Hulett, second place; Matt Gill, third place; and Kiersten Witt, fourth place.

Washington Association of Wheat Growers Baking Awards went to: TanAn Hollenback, first place; and Emma Hulett, second place.

Adams County Wheat Growers Wheat King Awards went to: TanAn Hollenback, first place; Emma Hulett, second place; and Matt Gill, third place.

Clothing and textiles awards were sponsored by Wild Flowers Quilt Shop and Liquor Store and given to: TanAn Hollenback, top junior clothing & textiles; Matt Gill, top intermediate clothing & textiles; and Cool Threads 4-H Club, top clothing and textiles.

Creative arts and mechanical science awards were sponsored by B&B Hobbies in Spokane. Awards were given to: Melanie Spivey, primary; TanAn Hollenback, junior; Amy Ramos, intermediate; and Kaese Ramos, senior.

Top photography award went to TanAn Hollenback and was sponsored by Larsen Photography.

4-H Record Books

Alice Weber served as superintendent.

Awards were given in the following: Heather Hennings, special merit for planning calendar, best of show for senior record book, award sponsored by Gale and Irma Gfeller; Easton Nelson, special merit for permanent record, best of show for intermediate record book, award sponsored by Gale and Irma Gfeller; Rachel Nygren, best of show for junior record book, award sponsored by Gale and Irma Gfeller; Haley Oestreich, special merit for overall presentation, senior record book; Heidi Hennings, special merit for project record, senior record book; Kate Schell, special merit for supplemental, senior record book; Bryce Pichette-Esser, special merit for story, intermediate record book; TyAnn Tellefson, special merit for story, intermediate record book; Easton Nelson, special merit for permanent record supplemental, intermediate record book; Katheran Gingrich, special merit for story, junior record book; Bryce Kelly, special merit for story, junior record book; Brynne Nelson, special merit for Level 1, 4-H Memory, junior record book.

Special merit awards given for the primary record books went to: Bronc Hutsell, Jeremy Ramos, Melanie Spivey and Lienttoa Hollenback.