2026 DECATUR COUNTY FAIR
OPEN CLASS RESULTS

QUICK BREADS CONTEST

Class 1 – Banana Bread:
1st – Julie Herbert
2nd – Maudeanna Johnson
3rd – Julia Hunter

Class 2 – Zucchini Bread:
1st – Julie Herbert

Class 3 – Lemon Bread:
1st – Julia Hunter
2nd – Paulette Duerstock

Class 4 – Cinnamon Bread:
1st – Paulette Duerstock – Reserve Grand Champion
2nd – Julia Hunter

Class 5 – Beer Bread:
1st – Diann Reisman – Grand Champion
2nd – Maudeanna Johnson

Class 6 – Blueberry Bread:
1st – Julia Hunter – Grand Champion

Class 7 – Other Fruit Quick Breads:
1st – Diann Reisman
2nd – Julia Hunter
3rd – Maudeanna Johnson

Class 8 – Savory Spice Quick Bread:
1st – Julia Hunter – Reserve Grand Champion

Class 10 – Other Flavors of Quick Breads:
1st – Kira Fledderman
2nd – Maudeanna Johnson
3rd – Julia Hunter

 

FLOWERS/PLANTS/GARDEN/FOOD PRESERVATION

FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS

Class 1 – Zinnias:
1st – Rose Wolter – Reserve Grand Champion
2nd – Eloise Hamilton

Class 2 – Marigolds:
1st – Rose Wolter
2nd – Juanita Israel

Class 3 – Roses – None

Class 4 – Hydrangeas
1st – Cathy Fogle – Grand Champion

Class 5 – Summer Mixed Garden Flower Arrangement, Adults 18+:
1st – Juanita Israel – Reserve Grand Champion
2nd – Leslie Dixon
3rd – Rose Wolter

Class 6 – Summer Mixed Garden Flower Arrangement, Ages 8-17:
1st – Chloe Kramer
2nd – Harper Vaught

Class 7 – Miniature Arrangement
1st – Cathy Fogle
2nd – Cheryl Harford
3rd – Eloise Hamilton

Class 8 – Roadside Beauty:
1st – Bailey Mozingo – Grand Champion
2nd – Rose Wolter
3rd – Eloise Hamilton

HORTICULTURAL SPECIMENS

Class 1 – Hydrangeas:
1st – Bonita Hellmich – Reserve Grand Champion
2nd – Cathy Fogle
3rd – Chloe Krame

Class 2 – Gladiola:
1st – Juanita Israel – Grand Champion
2nd – Leslie Dixon
3rd – Dennis Israel
Page 2 – Open Class

Class 3 – Day Lilies:
1st – Rose Wolter
2nd – Dennis Fogle
3rd – Charlie Kramer

Class 4 – Other Lilies:
1st – Rose Wolter
2nd – Juanita Israel

Class 5 – Sunflowers:
1st – Joyce Fogle
2nd – Harper Vaught
3rd – Marguerite Devers

Class 6 – Roses:
1st – Chloe Kramer

Class 8 – Other Flowers:
1st – Juanita Israel
2nd – Harper Vaught
3rd – Chloe Kramer

POTTED PLANTS

Class 2 – Foliage Plant:
1st – Cathy Fogle – Reserve Grand Champion
2nd – Diann Reisman

Class 4 – Other Potted Plants:
2nd – Joyce Fogle – Reserve Grand Champion

Class 9 – Succulents:
1st – Bonita Hellmich – Grand Champion
1st – Cathy Fogle – Reserve Grand Champion
2nd – Lindsay Padgett
3rd – Chloe Kramer

GARDEN

Class 1 – Green Beans, 12 pods on a plate:
1st – Greg Redelman
2nd – Kristin Innis

Class 2 – Potatoes, 5 on a plate:
1st – Bonita Hellmich – Reserve Grand Champion
2nd – Greg Redelman

Class 3 – Onions, 3 on a plate:
1st – Kristin Innis – Grand Champion
2nd – Greg Redelman

Class 7 – Cucumbers, 3 on a plate:
1st – Greg Redelman

Class 10 – Zucchini, 1 on a plate:
1st – Greg Redelman

FOOD PRESERVATION: JAMS & JELLIES

Class 1 – Jam:
1st – Cheryl Harford – Reserve Grand Champion
2nd – Kristin Innis

Class 2 – Jelly:
1st – Pam Morrow – Grand Champion
2nd – Kira Fledderman
3rd – Cheryl Harford

FOOD PRESERVATION: CANNED PRODUCTS

Class 1 – Fruit:
1st – Diann Reisman – Grand Champion
2nd – Paulette Duerstock

Class 2 – Vegetables:
1st – Bonita Hellmich
2nd – Kira Fledderman
3rd – Kristin Innis

Class 5 – Pickles & Relish:
1st – Pam Morrow – Reserve Grand Champion
2nd – Kristin Innis

Class 6 – Other Canned Products:
1st – Pam Morrow
2nd – Kristin Innis

HOLIDAY JOY

Class 1 – Christmas Ornaments:
1st – Diane Millis-Marshall – Reserve Grand Champion
2nd – Rita Hellmich-Siebert
3rd – Christy Gauck

Class 2 – Christmas – Other:
1st – Bertha Head – Grand Champion
2nd – Chloe Kramer
3rd – Julie Herbert

Class 3 – Easter Joy:
1st – Chloe Kramer

Class 4 – 4th of July Decoration:
1st – Marguerite Devers
2nd – Chloe Kramer

Class 5 – Thanksgiving Decoration:
1st – Marguerite Devers
2nd – Chloe Kramer

JIGSAW PUZZLES

Class 1 – Large Jigsaw Puzzles, 250+ pieces:
1st – Connie Hempstead – Grand Champion
2nd – Lindsay Nobbe
3rd – Matt Navarra

Class 2 – Small Jigsaw Puzzles/Child’s Entry:
1st – Autumn Johnson
2nd – Lucas Navarra
3rd – Bonita Hellmich

Class 3 – 3-D Puzzles:
1st – Morgan Navarra – Reserve Grand Champion
2nd – Lindsay Nobbe
3rd – Matt Navarra

MISC. CRAFTS

Class 1 – String Art:
1st – Chloe Kramer

Class 2 – Paper Craft:
1st – Julie Herbert
2nd – Chloe Kramer
3rd – Charlotte Warren

Class 3 – Jewelry Creations:
1st – Chloe Kramer

Class 4 – Other Crafts:
1st – Charlotte Warren – Reserve Grand Champion
2nd – Mary Laws
3rd – Sheila Rigby

Class 5 – Lego Creations:
1st – Heather Paul – Grand Champion
2nd – Morgan Navarra
3rd – Lindsay Nobbe

COLLECTIONS

Class 2 – Collection by a Teen, ages 13-17:
1st – Chloe Kramer

Class 3 – Collection by an Adult:
1st – Kevin Miller – Grand Champion
2nd – Jeanie Coy – Reserve Grand Champion
3rd – Eileen Fisse

DIAMOND ART

Class 2 – Diamond Art by Young Adult, ages 13-17:
1st – Chloe Kramer

Class 3 – Diamond Art by an Adult:
1st – Julie Herbert – Grand Champion
2nd – Jessica Scudder – Reserve Grand Champion
3rd – Kylie Olson

Class 4 – Small Misc. Diamond Art Items:
1st – Julie Herbert
2nd – Chloe Kramer

GENEALOGY

Class 1 – Family Genealogy Binder:
1st – Erica Evans – Grand Champion
2nd – Joanie Greiwe – Reserve Grand Champion
Page 6 – Open Class

CERAMICS

Class 1 – Set of Ceramic Items (3-7 items):
1st – Kat Smart
2nd – Eva Oswald
3rd – Sheila Rigby

Class 2 – Small Ceramic Item (under 12 inches):
1st – Angela Gehrich – Grand Champion
2nd – Becky Crowe
3rd – Julie Herbert

Class 3 – Large Ceramic Item (13-20 inches tall):
1st – Kat Smart – Reserve Grand Champion
2nd – Eva Oswald
3rd – Victor Rigby

Class 4 – Ceramic Item Made by a Child, ages 8-12:
1st – Matthew Fledderman
2nd – Lennie Harmeyer

Class 5 – Ceramic Item Made by a Young Adult, ages 13-17:
1st – Chloe Kramer

SHOWING YOUR TALENTS ENTRIES:

Arbor Grove – each receives a ribbon for participating:
Bonnie Hamilton, picture of sunflower
Bonnie Hamilton, picture of a heart made with flowers
Bonnie Hamilton, picture of American Flag
Bonnie Hamilton, crocheted hat
Carla Thomas, crocheted hat
Carla Thomas, yellow afghan
Carla Thomas, diamond art of a leprechaun
Phyllis Neville, puzzle “Birth of Christ”
Phyllis Neville, Decatur County Courthouse puzzle

Hickory Creek – each receives a ribbon for participating:
Vickie Riker, “CD” fish
Bert Parker, star-spangled art
Kay Baylis, wind chime
Joan Cochran, Patriotic candle holder

Morning Breeze – each received a ribbon for participating:
Janet Bedel – bird
Janet Bedel – bow-tie pasta butterfly picture
Janet Bedel – “Laugh Every Day” sign
Page 7 – Open Class

Janet Bedel – Rose suncatcher
Janet Bedel – painted bag to hang on rollator

Developmental Services, Inc. – each receives a ribbon for participating:
Christina Bates – 3-D diamond art
Martha Tellas & Allison Coulter – large puzzle
Derrick Barnes – picture
Sophie Kuenzli – picture
Beth Nobbe – dog picture
Breonna Stratton – small fairy garden
Martha Tellas – wind spinner
Amy Bright – wind spinner
Liz Lawson – wind spinner
Ben Adams – wind spinner
Christina Dunkin – wind spinner
Tim Bean – flower pot

ANTIQUES

Class 1 – Metal Lunch Boxes:
1st – Juanita Israel

Class 3 – Antique Skeleton Keys:
1st – Chloe Kramer

Class 4 – Comic Books:
1st – Jeanie Coy – Grand Champion

Class 5 – Antique “Piggy” Banks:
1st – Juanita Israel
2nd – Autumn Johnson
3rd – Jeanie Coy

Class 6 – Antique Spice Containers:
1st – Eileen Fisse

Class 8 – Antique Postcards:
1st – Alice Woodhull – Reserve Grand Champion
2nd – Jeanie Coy
3rd – Cheryl Harford

Class 9 – Antique Quilts:
1st – Eileen Fisse – Grand Champion
2nd – Bailey Mozingo – Reserve Grand Champion

Class 10 – A Unique Antique
1st – Jeanie Coy – Grand Champion
2nd – Eileen Fisse – Reserve Grand Champion
3rd – Lindsay Padgett

COMPUTER-GENERATED PHOTO BOOK

Class 1 – Family Life:
1st – Abby Johnson – Reserve Grand Champion
2nd – Bonita Hellmich

Class 2 – Vacations:
1st – Bonita Hellmich

Class 4 – Holidays:
1st – Bonita Hellmich
2nd – Abby Johnson

Class 5 – Other:
1st – Bonita Hellmich – Grand Champion

SCRAPBOOK MEMORIES

Class 3 – Weddings:
1st – Julie Herbert – Reserve Grand Champion

Class 5 – Other:
1st – Jeanie Coy – Grand Champion

KNITTING

Class 2 – Lap Afghan:
1st – Robin Wells – Reserve Grand Champion

Class 4 – Wearable Item, Child:
1st – Kim Clarkson – 1st – Grand Champion

CROCHETING

Class 1 – Afghan:
1st – Robin Wells – Grand Champion

Class 2 – Lap Afghan:
1st – Robin Wells
2nd – Kat Spencer

Class 3 – Baby Afghan:
1st – Robin Wells

Class 4 – Wearable Item, Child:
1st – Marguerite Devers – Reserve Grand Champion

Class 5 – Wearable Item, Adult:
1st – Kira Fledderman

Class 6 – Doilies:
1st – Bertha Head
2nd – Marguerite Devers

Class 7 – Other Crocheted Items:
1st – Michelle Gault
2nd – Kat Spencer
3rd – Amy Hopping

NEEDLEWORK

Class 1 – Embroidery:
1st – Christy Gauck
2nd – Becky Crowe

Class 2 – Counted Cross Stitch:
1st – Norma Maddux – Reserve Grand Champion

Class 4 – Other Needlework:
1st – Kim Clarkson
1st – Nancy King – Grand Champion

QUILTS

Class 1 – Hand-Quilted, by entrant:
1st – Christy Gauck – Grand Champion

Class 2 – Pieced Quilt, machine-quilted by entrant:
1st – Kira Fledderman
2nd – Tracy Kroger
3rd – Barb Schasney

Class 3 – Pieced Quilt, machine-quilted by another person:
Grand Champion – Juanita Israel
Reserve Grand Champion – Diana Goldey
1st – Diane Millis-Marshall
2nd – Pam Morrow
3rd – Vicki Schwering
Page 10 – Open Class

Class 4 – Mixed Technique Quilt, machine-quilted by entrant:
1st – Linda Semon – Grand Champion
1st – Rita Hellmich-Siebert

Class 5 – Mixed Technique Quilt – machine-quilted by another:
1st – Alice Woodhull
3rd – Barb Schasney

OTHER QUILTED ITEMS

Class 1 – Baby Quilts:
1st – Linda Weigel

Class 2 – Lap Quilts:
1st – Juanita Israel
2nd – Becky Crowe
3rd – Traci Kroger

Class 3 – Wall Hangings:
1st – Diana Goldey – Reserve Grand Champion
2nd – Nancy King
3rd – Juanita Israel

Class 4 – Totes, Purses, Bags:
1st – Nancy King – Grand Champion
2nd – Rita Hellmich-Siebert
3rd – Linda Semon

Class 5 – Table Runners:
1st – Christy Gauck
2nd – Tracy Kroger
3rd – Barb Schasney

Class 6 – All Other Quilted Items:
1st – Juanita Israel

SEWING

Class 1 – Wearable Items, Children:
1st – Juanita Israel
2nd – Jayne Gault

Class 2 – Wearable Items, Adult:
1st – Rita Hellmich-Siebert – Reserve Grand Champion

Class 3 – Purses, Totes, Bags:
1st – Kambree Stelton – Participation
Page 11 – Open Class

Class 5 – Other Sewn Items:
1st – Juanita Israel – Grand Champion

PHOTOGRAPHY

Class 1 – Landscape, black & white:
1st – Clare Hunter – Grand Champion
2nd – Lindsay Nobbe
3rd – Cathy Fogle

Class 2 – Landscape, Color:
1st – Heather Paul – Reserve Grand Champion
2nd – Clare Hunter
3rd – Julie Herbert

Class 3 – Flowers, black & white:
1st – Clare Hunter – Reserve Grand Champion
2nd – Heather Paul
3rd – Morgan Navarra

Class 4 – Flowers, Color:
1st – Morgan Navarra
2nd – Heather Paul
3rd – Matt Navarra

Class 5 – By the Light of a Full Moon, black & white:
1st – Clare Hunter – Reserve Grand Champion

Class 6 – By the Light of a Full Moon, Color:
1st – Clare Hunter – Reserve Grand Champion

Class 7 – People/Children, black & white:
1st – Morgan Navarra
2nd – Clare Hunter
3rd – Heather Paul

Class 8 – People/Children, Color:
1st – Clare Hunter – Grand Champion
2nd – Morgan Navarra
3rd – Matt Navarra

Class 9 – Animals, black & white:
1st – Heather Paul – Grand Champion
2nd – Clare Hunter
3rd – Joyce Fogle

Class 10 – Animals, Color:
1st – Heather Paul – Reserve Grand Champion
2nd – Julie Herbert
3rd – Clare Hunter

Class 11 – City/Buildings, black & white:
1st – Clare Hunter

Class 12 – City/Buildings, Color:
1st – Clare Hunter – Grand Champion
2nd – Matt Navarra
3rd – Cathy Fogle

Class 13 – Sunrises/Sunsets, Color:
1st – Bonita Hellmich – Grand Champion
2nd – Clare Hunter
3rd – Morgan Navarra

Class 14 – Farm Scene, Color:
1st – Clare Hunter – Grand Champion
2nd – Morgan Navarra
3rd – Joyce Fogle

Class 15 – Coastal/Beach Scene, Color:
1st – Clare Hunter – Reserve Grans Champion

Class 16 – Aurora Borealis, Color
1st – Clare Hunter
2nd – Cathy Fogle

Class 17 – Creative Photography, black & white or color:
1st – Joyce Fogle – Grand Champion
2nd – Morgan Nobbe – Reserve Grand Champion
3rd – Clare Hunter

 

Results provided by Decatur County Extension Office.