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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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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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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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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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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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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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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