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August 19, 2023
 
23-20 / OPEN FLORICULTURE
Contact:
Todd Mickley, Publicity
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
FOR THE EIGHTH YEAR IN A ROW SARA MEDENDORP OF MORRISON EARNED PREMIER EXIBITOR HONORS AT THE 152ND ANNUAL WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR’S OPEN FLORICULTURE SHOW
 
MORRISON, ILL.- For the eighth year in a row Sara Medendorp of Morrison earned Premier Exhibitor Honors at the 152nd Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Open Floriculture Show.
 
 
AWARDS
 
Premier Exhibitor Award (By Behrz-Bloomz of Sterling)
 Sara Medendorp, Morrison
 
Runner-up Award (By James Voss Family in memory of Evelyn Voss)
 Donna Young, Sterling
 
Gift Certificate for Most Blue Ribbons
 Sara Medendorp, Morrison
 
DIVISION I TUESDAY SHOW
Best of Show Rosette Awards in Division I
 
Best Plant
 Raymond M Gomez, Morrison & Susan L Devers, Morrison
 
Best Table Setting
 Sara Medendorp, Morrison
 
Best Door
 Karen Stuart, Prophetstown
 
TABLE SETTINGS I
 
50th Birthday Party
 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
 
Party By The Pool
 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling
 
Easter
 1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Lois Gelwicks, Mt Carroll; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
 
A Little Bit Country
 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. Lois Gelwicks, Mt Carroll
 
Thanksgiving
 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling
 
Christmas
 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Lois Gelwicks, Mt Carroll
 
Retirement Luncheon
 1. Donna Young, Sterling
 
COLLECTION OF POTTED PLANTS I
 
Collection Of Cactus And/Or Succulents (4 varieties)
 1. Raymond M Gomez, Morrison; 2. Vivian Baker, Morrison
 
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Whiteside County Fair 2023
Open Floriculture
3-3-3
 
Collection Of House Plants (4 varieties)
 1. Raymond M Gomez, Morrison; 2. Sharon K Moore, Morrison; 3. Jenny Butkus, Morrison
 
Single Entry Of Unusual House Plant In Bloom
 1. Susan L Devers, Morrison
 
Hanging Planter- Foliage (single entry)
 1. Susan L Devers, Morrison
 
Hanging Planter-Blooming
 1. Norma Nelson, Morrison; 2. Karli Ewaniuk, Dixon; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
 
Miniature Theme Garden
 1. Sharon K Moore, Morrison
 
COLLECTION OF CUT FLOWERS I
 
Three Mini Hosta Leaves
 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. Anya Baker, Morrison
 
Collection Of Coleus Leaves (6 varieties)
 1. Sharon K Moore, Morrison; 2. Susan L Devers, Morrison; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
 
Collection Of Gladiolas (6 varieties)
 1. Cindy Young, Erie
 
Collection Of Marigolds (varieties one bloom each in separate container)
 1. Donna Young, Sterling
 
Zinnias, Large (6 varieties)
 1. Donna Young, Sterling
 
Zinnias, (Tom Thumb Lilliput or other small, 6 Specimen Blooms)
 1. Cindy Young, Erie; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. Susan L Devers, Morrison
 
Collection Of Roses (6 varieties)
 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
 
Three Gladiola In Vase (3 same variety)
 1. Cindy Young, Erie
 
Three Hosta Leaves, Large
 1. Penny Dyke, Morrison; 2. Raymond M Gomez, Morrison; 3. Sharon K Moore, Morrison
 
Three Hosta Leaves, Small
 1. Raymond M Gomez, Morrison; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Donna Young, Sterling
 
Collection Of Sunflowers (6 varieties)
 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
 
ARRANGEMENT OF CUT FLOWERS I
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Whiteside County Fair 2023
Open Floriculture
4-4-4
 
Asters
 1. Donna Young, Sterling
 
Geraniums
 1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
 
Gladiola
 1. Cindy Young, Erie 1. Donna Young, Sterling
 
Lilies
 1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
 
African Marigolds
 1. Deb Foreman, Sterling; 2. Cindy Young, Erie; 3. Lois Gelwicks, Mt Carroll
 
French Marigolds
 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. Cindy Young, Erie
 
Zinnias
 1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Cindy Young, Erie
 
Pansies
 1. Donna Young, Sterling
 
Petunias
 1. Lois Gelwicks, Mt Carroll; 2. Karli Ewaniuk, Dixon; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
 
Roses
 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
 
Snapdragons
 1. Donna Young, Sterling
 
Daisies
 1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
 
Any Other Cut Flower Than List
 1. Sharon K Moore, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. Deb Foreman, Sterling
 
Any Other Cut Flower Than List
 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
 
FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS I
 
Arrangement By Person Who Has Never Entered a Flower Show Before
 1. Jenny Butkus, Morrison; 2. Karli Ewaniuk, Dixon
 
Arrangement By The Man Who Loves Flowers
 1. Raymond M Gomez, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
 
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Whiteside County Fair 2023
Open Floriculture
5-5-5
 
Arrangement Of Mixed Flowers
 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Cindy Young, Erie; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
 
Arrangement Of One Kind
 1. Cindy Young, Erie; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
 
Arrangement For Small Table
 1. Sharon K Moore, Morrison; 2. Cindy Young, Erie; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
 
All Yellow Arrangement In Metal Container (greenery permitted)
 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Lois Gelwicks, Mt Carroll; 3. Cindy Young, Erie
 
All Purple Arrangement In Metal Container
 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Lois Gelwicks, Mt Carroll; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
 
All Red Arrangement In Metal Container
 1. Lois Gelwicks, Mt Carroll; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
 
All Pink Arrangement In Metal Container
 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
 
Arrangement Using Birdhouse As Container
 1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
 
Arrangement For The Kitchen
 1. Jenny Butkus, Morrison; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Deb Foreman, Sterling
 
Arrangement Of Wild Flowers (in a simple container)
 1. Cindy Young, Erie; 2. Deb Foreman, Sterling; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
 
Arrangement Using Hat For Container
 1. Deb Foreman, Sterling
 
NOVELTY ARRANGEMENTS I
 
 Door Decor Graduation Party
 1. Karen Stuart, Prophetstown; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
 
 Door Decoration- Summer
 1. Karen Stuart, Prophetstown; 2. Karen Stuart, Prophetstown; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
 
 Door Decoration- Fall
 1. Karen Stuart, Prophetstown; 2. Karen Stuart, Prophetstown; 3. Sharon K Moore, Morrison
 
 Door Decoration – Christmas
 1. Karen Stuart, Prophetstown; 2. Karen Stuart, Prophetstown; 3. Sharon K Moore, Morrison
 
 Door Decoration- Easter
 1. Karen Stuart, Prophetstown; 2. Karen Stuart, Prophetstown; 3. Chris Vanburen-Schrader, Morrison
 
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Whiteside County Fair 2023
Open Floriculture
6-6-6
 
 Decorate A Chair- Any Theme
 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
 
Miniature Dried Arrangement, natural, untouched materials
 1. Sharon K Moore, Morrison
 
SPECIAL OCCASION ARRANGEMENTS I
 
Tea Time Arrangement (using cup and saucer)
 1. Deb Foreman, Sterling; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
 
Thanksgiving Centerpiece Arrangement
 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
 
Patriotic Arrangement For 4th Of July (red, white and blue)
 1. Deb Foreman, Sterling; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
 
Arrangement Of Hosta Leaves-Flower of 1 color may be added
 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Sharon K Moore, Morrison; 3. Vivian Baker, Morrison
 
Over The Hill Party
 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
 
Arrangement- Easter/Spring
 1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
 
Arrangement- Fall
 1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
 
Christmas Center Piece Arrangement
 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
 
DIVISION II THURSDAY SHOW
Best of Show Rosette Awards in Division II
 
Best Arrangement
 Sara Medendorp, Morrison
 Deb Foreman, Sterling
 Cindy Young, Erie
 Susan L Devers, Morrison
 Sharon K Moore, Morrison
 Karen Stuart, Prophetstown
 Raymond M Gomez, Morrison
 
ARRANGEMENTS OF CUT FLOWERS II
 
 Gladsi In Tall Vase
 1. Cindy Young, Erie; 2. Donna Young, Sterling
 
 Sunflowers
 1. Cindy Young, Erie; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
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Whiteside County Fair 2023
Open Floriculture
7-7-7
 
BEST SPECIMEN II
 
Best Specimen Rose
 1. Connie Landheer, Morrison; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Donna Young, Sterling
 
Best Specimen Cockscomb
 1. Cindy Young, Erie
 
Best Specimen Of A New Flower
 1. Connie Landheer, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. Sharon K Moore, Morrison
 
Best Specimen Large Gladiola
 1. Cindy Young, Erie; 2. Donna Young, Sterling
 
Best Specimen Miniature Gladiola
 1. Cindy Young, Erie
 
Best Specimen Hydrangea
 1. Sharon K Moore, Morrison; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Donna Young, Sterling
 
FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS II
 
Arrangement Using One Kind Of Flower
 1. Sharon K Moore, Morrison; 2. Cindy Young, Erie; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
 
Miniature Arrangement Of Cut Flowers
 1. Deb Foreman, Sterling; 2. Lois Gelwicks, Mt Carroll; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
 
Arrangement Of Flowers For A Dining Room Table
 1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
 
Arrangement Of White Flowers In White Container
 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Cindy Young, Erie; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
 
Arrangement Of Green Flowers In Green Container
 1. Sharon K Moore, Morrison; 2. Connie Landheer, Morrison; 3. Cindy Young, Erie
 
Arrangement In A Small Wicker Bask
 1. Deb Foreman, Sterling; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
 
“Celestial” Arrangement In White Flowers 
 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Sharon K Moore, Morrison; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
 
Arrangement Of Flowers Using Child’s Toy as the Container or Accessory
 1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Cindy Young, Erie
 
Arrangement for Porch Or Patio
 1. Deb Foreman, Sterling; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
 
Arrangement Of Queen Anne’s Lace
 1. Cindy Young, Erie; 2. Deb Foreman, Sterling; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
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Whiteside County Fair 2023
Open Floriculture
8-8-8
 
Arrangement Coleus
 1. Sharon K Moore, Morrison; 2. Deb Foreman, Sterling; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
 
Arrangement of Western Theme
 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
 
In Great-Great Grandma’s Day (a Victorian arrangement)
 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Cindy Young, Erie; 3. Deb Foreman, Sterling
 
Arrangement- Any Type (greens included)
 1. Sharon K Moore, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
 
Arrangement – Centerpiece For A Birthday Party
 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
 
Arrangement Of Hydrangeas
 1. Sharon K Moore, Morrison; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
 
Arrangement Of Mixed Flowers
 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 3. Sharon K Moore, Morrison
 
Arrangement – Music Theme
 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
 
Arrangement – Sports Theme
 1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
 
Arrangement – Patriotic
 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
 
 
August 19, 2023
 
23-21 / JUNIOR FLORICULTURE
Contact:
Todd Mickley, Publicity
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
AUDREY GESIAKOWSKI OF STERLING TOOK PREMIER EXHIBITOR HONORS FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW AND THE AWARD FOR THE MOST BLUE RIBBONS AT THE 152ND ANNUAL WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR’S JUNIOR FLORICULTURE SHOW
 
MORRISON, ILL.- Audrey Gesiakowki of Sterling took Premier Exhibitor Honors for the Second year in a row and the Award for the Most Blue Ribbons at the 152nd Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Junior Floriculture Show.
 
 
AWARDS
 
Premier Exhibitor Trophy (By Blooms-A-Latte, Prophetstown)
 Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
 
Most Blue Ribbons (By K & R Greenhouse, Morrison)
 Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
 
 
BOUQUETS AND ARRANGEMENTS
 
Small Marigolds (French)
 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Vivian Baker, Morrison; 3. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
 
Zinnias (any variety)
 1. Alyssa A Temple, Fulton
 
Petunias
 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
 
Snap Dragons
 1. Alyssa A Temple, Fulton
 
Daisies
 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
 
Any Flower Not Named Above
 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
 
Mixed Bouquet
 1. Alyssa A Temple, Fulton; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
 
Arrangement Small Wicker Basket
 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
 
Dried Or Silk Materials, Wall Hanging
 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
 
Dried Or Silk Materials, Other Than Wall Hanging
 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Vivian Baker, Morrison
 
Arrangement For A Small Table
 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
 
“Hit The Road” Arrangement Of Fresh Cut Roadside Materials
 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Anya Baker, Morrison
 
Arrangement In Old Fashioned Container
 1. Tynlee Williams, Morrison; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
 
Arrangement For Kitchen – fresh or silk
 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Briley Williams, Morrison
 
Patriotic Arrangement (Red, White & Blue)
 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
 
Arrangement Of Hosta Leaves
 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Anya Baker, Morrison
 
Arrangement In Animal Planter Or With Animal As Accessory
 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
 
Arrangement In Western Theme
 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
 
Sports Theme
 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
 
Princess Party
 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Briley Williams, Morrison
 
Bird House Accessory
 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
 
Christmas Arrangement – Silk
 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
 
POTTED PLANTS
 
Hanging Plant (Pot Over 8”)
 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
 
Cactus Or Succulent (Any Variety In Container Suitable For Indoors)
 1. Vivian Baker, Morrison; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
 
Dish Garden (3 or more different plant varieties grown in one container)
 1. Vivian Baker, Morrison
 
TABLE SETTINGS
 
Birthday Party For A Teenager
 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
 
Teenager Party By The Pool
 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
 
Christmas Party (4 place settings)
 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
 
Country Style (4 place settings)
 1. Tynlee Williams, Morrison; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling