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August 19, 2023
23-19 / OPEN CULINARY
Contact:
Todd Mickley, Publicity
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ELAINE SEEVERS OF CORDOVA TOOK PREMIER EXHIBITOR HONORS IN THE BAKED GOODS SECTIONS AND THE YEAST PRODUCTS SECTIONS WITH MARY JO TICHLER OF MORRISON TAKING PREMIER EXHIBITOR HONORS IN THE CANNED GOODS SECTIONS AT THE 152ND ANNUAL WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR’S OPEN CULINARY SHOW
MORRISON, ILL.- Elaine Seevers of Cordova took Premier Exhibitor Honors in the Baked Goods Sections and the Yeast Products Sections with Mary Jo Tichler of Morrison taking Premier Exhibitor Honors in the Canned Goods Sections at the 152nd Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Open Culinary Show.
PREMIER EXHIBITOR HONORS
Baked Goods Sections (Sponsored By HyVee, Clinton, IA)
Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Canned Goods Sections (Sponsored By Sullivan’s Foods)
Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Yeast Products Sections (Sponsored By Midland States Bank)
Elaine Seevers, Cordova
AWARDS
Judge’s Choice for Best Baked Goods
Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison
Judge’s Choice for Best Over-All Canned Goods
Judith Ross, Camanche
Best Decorated Cake/Wedding Cake: (Sponsored By Farmers National Bank)
Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison
Grandmas Goodie Basket – Rosette Award
Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
CANNED FRUIT
Pears
1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Applesauce
1. Steve D Schroeder, Morrison; 2. Andrea Hayes, East Dubuque; 3. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison
Peaches
1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Steve D Schroeder, Morrison
Amy Other Pie Filling
1. Mary Vos, Morrison; 2. Andrea Hayes, East Dubuque; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
CANNED VEGETABLES
Green Beans Or Yellow Beans
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Steve D Schroeder, Morrison; 3. Andrea Hayes, East Dubuque
Tomatoes
1. Steve D Schroeder, Morrison; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Jamie M Riedl, Morrison
Any Other
1. Andrea Hayes, East Dubuque
DISPLAYS JELLIES AND JAMS
Jams (4 Kinds)
1. Judith Ross, Camanche; 2. Jean Tichler, Morrison; 3. Steve D Schroeder, Morrison
JELLIES, JAMS, PRESERVES, ETC.
Any Pepper Jelly
1. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Blackberry Jelly
1. Steve D Schroeder, Morrison
Grape Jelly
1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Steve D Schroeder, Morrison; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Apple Jelly
1. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison
Any Other Jelly
1. Steve D Schroeder, Morrison
Peach Jam
1. Katelyn M Temple, Fulton; 2. Steve D Schroeder, Morrison; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Cherry Jam
1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Steve D Schroeder, Morrison
Strawberry Jam
1. Katelyn M Temple, Fulton; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Blackberry Jam
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Steve D Schroeder, Morrison
Strawberry Rhubarb Jam
1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Steve D Schroeder, Morrison
Any Other Jam
1. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison; 2. Andrea Hayes, East Dubuque
Sweet Cucumber Pickles
1. Jamie M Riedl, Morrison; 2. Andrea Hayes, East Dubuque; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Bread And Butter Pickles
1. Jean Tichler, Morrison; 2. Jill Shroeder, Morrison; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Beet Pickles
1. Jean Tichler, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Dill Pickles
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Jill Shroeder, Morrison; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Any Other Pickles
1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Any Other Relish
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Jamie M Riedl, Morrison; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Honey
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Ellen Feltes, Morrison
Salsa
1. Andrea Hayes, East Dubuque; 2. Jean Tichler, Morrison; 3. Jill Shroeder, Morrison
Canned Meat (1 Quart), Any Other
1. Mary Vos, Morrison,; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Butter
1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
JUICES, CIDERS, WINE & BEER
Tomato Juice
1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Any Other Juice
1. Steve D Schroeder, Morrison
Cider
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Wine
1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
SOUP & SAUCES
Pizza Sauce
1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Spaghetti Sauce
1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Any Other Soup
1. Andrea Hayes, East Dubuque
BREADS AND MUFFINS
Loaf White Bread (Yeast)
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Whole Wheat Bread (Yeast)
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Cinnamon Bread (Yeast)
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
12″ Pizza Crust
1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Any Other Yeast Bread
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Yeast Rolls -3
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison
Clover Leaf Rolls (Yeast)-3
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison
Cinnamon Rolls (Yeast)
1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Coffee Cake (Yeast)
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Carmel Pecan Rolls (Yeast)
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Zucchini Bread
1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Lori Belt, Morrison; 3. Keagan M Bruins, Morrison
Banana Bread (No Nuts)
1. Lori Belt, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison
Corn Bread (Small Loaf)
1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Lemon Bread
1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Lori Belt, Morrison; 3. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison
Apricot Bread
1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison
Cranberry Bread
1. Lori Belt, Morrison; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Pumpkin Bread
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 3. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison
Nut Bread
1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison
Date Nut Bread
1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Nancy Stevens, Morrison
Any Other Quick Bread
1. Jenny Butkus, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Lori Belt, Morrison
Any Other Turnover
1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Baking Powder Biscuits (3)
1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison
Raisin Bran Muffins (3)
1. Lori Belt, Morrison; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison
Blueberry Muffins (3)
1. Lori Belt, Morrison; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Pumpkin Muffins (3)
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Lori Belt, Morrison
Apple Muffins (3)
1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Lori Belt, Morrison; 3. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison
Corn Muffins (3)
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison
Zucchini Muffins (3)
1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Keagan M Bruins, Morrison; 3. Lori Belt, Morrison
Any Other Muffins (3)
1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Lori Belt, Morrison; 3. Nancy Stevens, Morrison
CAKES
Rhubarb Cake (No Frosting)
1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Angelfood (No Icing)
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Any Other Cake
1. Abby M Temple, Fulton; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison
Lemon Bars (3)
1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison
Any Other Pudding Dessert
1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Coconut Cake (Icing)
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
White 3 Layer Cake (Icing)
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison
German Chocolate Cake (Icing)
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison
Banana Cake (Icing)
1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison
Recipe Using A Boxed Mix (Icing)
1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison
Jello Cake
1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Yellow Cake (Icing)
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Devil’s Food Cake (Chocolate Icing)
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison
Jelly Roll
1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Dessert Pizza
1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Applesauce Cake (Cream Cheese or Light Icing)
1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison
Spice Cake (Icing)
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Chiffon Cake
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Chocolate Sheet Cake (Icing)
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison
Cheesecake-Plain
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Cheesecake-Fruit
1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Cheesecake-Any Other
1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
DECORATED CAKES
Best Decorated Birthday Cake (Some Non-Edible)
1. Ashley Belha, Morrison
Most Unusual Decorated Cake (All Edible)
1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Vivian Baker, Morrison
Best Decorated Cake (All Edible)
1. Ann M Schipper, Erie; 2. Ashley Belha, Morrison
Best Decorated Cake (Some Non-Edible)
1. Ashley Belha, Morrison
Decorated Wedding Cake
1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison
COOKIES
Decorated Sugar Cookies (12)
1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Ashley Belha, Morrison
Peanut Butter Cookies
1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 3. Nancy Stevens, Morrison
Sugar Cookies
1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Kerensa K Pink, Sterling; 3. Lori Belt, Morrison
Cake Mix Cookies
1. Keagan M Bruins, Morrison; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 3. Ann M Schipper, Erie
Sandwich Cookies
1. Lori Belt, Morrison; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison
Chocolate Chip Cookies
1. Ann M Schipper, Erie; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Nancy Stevens, Morrison
M & M Cookies
1. Ann M Schipper, Erie; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Lori Belt, Morrison
Filled Cookies
1. Lori Belt, Morrison; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Kerensa K Pink, Sterling
Gingerdrop Molasses Cookies
1. Lori Belt, Morrison; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Drop Cookies
1. Lori Belt, Morrison; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Oatmeal Cookies
1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Applesauce Cookies
1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Lori Belt, Morrison
Thumbprint Cookies
1. Kerensa K Pink, Sterling; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 3. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison
Snickerdoodles
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Nancy Stevens, Morrison
Date Bars
1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison
Carrot Bars
1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison
Brownies
1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 3. Lori Belt, Morrison
No Bake Cookies
1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Lori Belt, Morrison
Plain Rice Krispie Treats
1. Abby M Temple, Fulton
Cereal Cookies
1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Lori Belt, Morrison
Any Other Cookies
1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Ann M Schipper, Erie; 3. Jamie M Riedl, Morrison
Best Display Cookies & Candy
1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
CANDY
Divinity
1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison
Bridal Mints
1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Chocolate Fudge
1. Lori Belt, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison
Candy, Any Other
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 3. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison
Cereal Mix
1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Lori Belt, Morrison; 3. Nancy Stevens, Morrison
Puppy Chow
1. Ann M Schipper, Erie; 2. Abby M Temple, Fulton; 3. Keagan M Bruins, Morrison
Flavored Popcorn
1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Anya Baker, Morrison
HOMEMADE PIES
Plain Crust
1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison
Cherry
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Raisin Plain Or Cream
1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison
Coconut Cream
1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Candy Bar Pie
1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Any Other Pie
1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Apple
1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Rhubarb
1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 3. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison
Lemon Meringue
1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison
Berry
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Nancy Stevens, Morrison
Pumpkin
1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Chocolate Cream
1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Nancy Stevens, Morrison
Peanut Butter
1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Nancy Stevens, Morrison
Peach
1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Pecan
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Banana Cream
1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
Custard
1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
GRANDMA’S GOODY BASKET
Grandma’s Goodie Basket Display
1. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison
August 16, 2023
23-09 / JUNIOR CULINARY
Contact:
Todd Mickley, Publicity
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
KEAGAN BRUINS OF MORRISON TOOK PREMIER EXHIBITOR HONORS FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW AT THE 152ND ANNUAL WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR’S JUNIOR CULINARY SHOW
MORRISON, ILL.- Keagan Bruins of Morrison took Premier Exhibitor Honors for the Second year in a row at the 152nd Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Junior Culinary Show.
AWARDS
Premier Exhibitor (Award By Happy Joe’s, Morrison)
Keagan M Bruins, Morrison
ROSETTE AWARDS
Best Overall Decorated Cake
Aidan Gabbard, Fulton
Red Riding Hood Basket
Kara B Schipper, Erie
BREADS AND ROLLS
Cinnamon Rolls (Yeast)
1. Kara B Schipper, Erie ; 2. Lydia Huizenga, Morrison
Banana Bread (No Nuts)
1. Keagan M Bruins, Morrison ; 2. Anya Baker, Morrison; 3. Lydia Huizenga, Morrison
Coffee Cake (Cake Type)
1. Alyssa A Temple, Fulton
Banana Muffins (3)
1. Keagan M Bruins, Morrison ; 2. Lydia Huizenga, Morrison
Blueberry Muffins (3)
1. Kara B Schipper, Erie
COOKIES
Brownies
1. Keagan M Bruins, Morrison ; 2. Lydia Huizenga, Morrison; 3. Megan Folkers, Morrison
Sugar Cookies
1. Lydia Huizenga, Morrison
Chocolate Chip Cookies
1. Katelyn M Temple, Fulton ; 2. Emily Henson, Morrison; 3. Keagan M Bruins, Morrison
Peanut Butter Cookies
1. Keagan M Bruins, Morrison ; 2. Lydia Huizenga, Morrison
Oatmeal Cookies
1. Kara B Schipper, Erie
Plain Rice Krispie Treats
1. Keagan M Bruins, Morrison ; 2. Katelyn M Temple, Fulton; 3. Emily Henson, Morrison
Decorated Sugar Cookies (12)
1. Buck Hill, Morrison ; 2. Lydia Huizenga, Morrison
Any Other Cookie
1. Buck Hill, Morrison ; 2. Keagan M Bruins, Morrison; 3. Kara B Schipper, Erie
DECORATED CAKES
Best Decorated (Some Non Edible)
1. Aidan Gabbard, Fulton
CANDY
Chocolate Fudge (6)
1. Keagan M Bruins, Morrison
Candy Any Other (6)
1. Keagan M Bruins, Morrison ; 2. Anya Baker, Morrison
CAKES
Recipe Using A Box Mix-Icing
1. Keagan M Bruins, Morrison
Any Other Cake
1. Keagan M Bruins, Morrison
Decorated Cupcakes (6)
1. Keagan M Bruins, Morrison ; 2. Alyssa A Temple, Fulton
Banana Cake (With Icing)
1. Keagan M Bruins, Morrison
HOMEMADE PIES
Any Other Candy Bar Pie
1. Keagan M Bruins, Morrison
Any Other Pie
1. Keagan M Bruins, Morrison
CANDY & COOKIE DISPLAY
Candy & Cookie Display
1. Keagan M Bruins, Morrison
RED RIDING HOOD BASKET
Red Riding Hood Basket
1. Kara B Schipper, Erie ; 2. Keagan M Bruins, Morrison