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2011 MAT-SU/COPPER RIVER 4-H DISTRICT
STATE FAIR INVITATIONAL RESULTS
ACTIVITY/AWARD
Swine Showmanship
GRAND CHAMPION
Jr-Grace Miller
Int-Tia Tcheripanoff
Sr-David Schlies
RESERVE CHAMPION
Jr-Nathan Manary
Int-Corbin Kristek
Sr-Jewel Gavulic
Sheep Showmanship
GRAND CHAMPION
Jr-Colton Roberts
Int-Jarett Tormey
Sr-Ashleena Roberts
RESERVE CHAMPION
Jr-Haylee Snegirev
Int-Jarett Tormey
Sr-Kayla Von Bergen
Goat Showmanship
GRAND CHAMPION
Jr-Madison Manary
Int-Timothy Downing
Sr-Ashleena Roberts
RESERVE CHAMPION
Int-Isabella Krostek
Sr-Katrina Hammond
Beef Showmanship
GRAND CHAMPION
Jr-Annie Willardson
Int-Micheralyn Taylor
Sr-Sadie Willardson
RESERVE CHAMPION
Int-Quillan Jacobson
Sr-David Schlies
Yak Showmanship
GRAND CHAMPION
Jr-Temujin Horsey
Dairy Showmanship
GRAND CHAMPION
Sr-David Schlies
Int-Timothy Downing
Reindeer Showmanship
GRAND CHAMPION
Sr-Ashleena Roberts
RESERVE CHAMPION
Sr-Lauren Hardy
Master Showmanship
GRAND CHAMPION
Jr-Colton Roberts
Int- Timothy Downing
Sr-Katrina Hammond
Rabbit Showmanship
GRAND CHAMPION
Jr – Evelyn Yale
Int-Della Tryon
Sr-Mariah McCoy
RESERVE CHAMPION
Jr-Katelyn Toth
Int-Kyle Meili
Sr-Amy Roy
Poultry Showmanship
GRAND CHAMPION
Jr-Katelynn Toth
Int-Jessica Owens
Sr-Amy Roy
RESERVE CHAMPION
Jr-Jason Owens
Int-Russel Roberts
Sr-Mariah McCoy
Cavey Showmanship
GRAND CHAMPION
Int-Della Tryon
Sr-Amy Roy
Master Small Stock Showmanship
GRAND CHAMPION
Jr-Katelyn Toth
Int-Della Tryon
Sr-Mariah McCoy
Market Swine
GRAND CHAMPION
David Schlies
RESERVE CHAMPION
Jewel Gavulic
Market Lamb
GRAND CHAMPION
Eva Bingham
RESERVE CHAMPION
Colton Roberts
Market Goat
GRAND CHAMPION
Madison Manary
RESERVE CHAMPION
Isabella Krostek
Market Young Beef
GRAND CHAMPION
Annie Willardson
RESERVE CHAMPION
Nick Miller
Market Beef
GRAND CHAMPION
Quillan Jacobson
Market Reindeer
GRAND CHAMPION
Ashleena Roberts
RESERVE CHAMPION
Lauren Hardy
Market Turkey
GRAND CHAMPION
Nathan Owens
RESERVE CHAMPION
Jessica Owens
Breeding Swine
GRAND CHAMPION
Jewel Gavulic
RESERVE CHAMPION
David Schlies
Breeding Sheep
GRAND CHAMPION
Eva Bingham (overall & meat)
Temejin Horsey (wool)
RESERVE CHAMPION
Temejin Horsey (overall)
Jarett Tormey (wool)
Breeding Goat
GRAND CHAMPION
Katrina Hammond
RESERVE CHAMPION
Katrina Hammond
Breeding Reindeer
GRAND CHAMPION
Lauren Hardy
RESERVE CHAMPION
Ashleena Roberts
Beef
GRAND CHAMPION
Nick Miller
RESERVE CHAMPION
David Schlies
Yak
GRAND CHAMPION
Temejin Horsey
Chicken
GRAND CHAMPION
Amy Roy, Della Tryon, Maria Beck
RESERVE CHAMPION
Della Tryon, Julia Beck
Duck
GRAND CHAMPION
Della Tryon, Micherlyn Taylor
RESERVE CHAMPION
Della Tryon
Geese
GRAND CHAMPION
Amy Roy
RESERVE CHAMPION
Amy Roy
Turkey (non market)
GRAND CHAMPION
Roberts family
RESERVE CHAMPION
Garrett Means
Rabbit
GRAND CHAMPION
Cutter Tormey (2x), Della Tryon (3x)
RESERVE CHAMPION
Kyle Meili (2x)
Cavey
GRAND CHAMPION
Amy Roy
RESERVE CHAMPION
Della Tryon
Livestock Judging, Skillathon
Small
1st-Amy Roy, Jessica Owens
2nd-Krystyn Ryan, Ashley Knowlton
3rd-Russel Roberts, Amy Roy
Large
1st-Isabella Krostek (both)
2nd- Brandon Dyer, Briar Thurmond
3rd-Ashleena Roberts, Meredith Mapes
Stall and Pen Decoration
Jr-1st –Grace Miller
Int-1st- Jarret Tormey
Sr-1st-Ashleena Roberts
Jr-2nd-McCoys, 3rd -Haylee Snegirev
2nd-Celene Paulsen,3rd-Cutter Tormey
Sr-2nd-David Schlies, 3rd-Sarah Scoresby
Child Development
GRAND CHAMPION
Sr-Krista Gillson
Clothing & Textiles
GRAND CHAMPION
Jr-Aiden Stephan (Kenai)
Knitting, Crochet, Fiber Art
GRAND CHAMPION
St-Kayla Von Bergen
Technology, Engineering, Physical, Wood Science
GRAND CHAMPION
Jr-Malachi Paulson
Int-Kassidy Faust-(Kenai)
RESERVE CHAMPION
Henry Heft (Kenai)
Environmental Science
GRAND CHAMPION
Illa Explorers (JBER)
Flower Gardening, Houseplants
GRAND CHAMPION
Jr-Brinae Denny
Int-Angela Syvertson
RESERVE CHAMPION
Int-Jeremy Schild (Anchorage)
Vegetable, Fruit Gardening
GRAND CHAMPION
Jr-Casey McCoy (Anchorage)
Sr-Amy Roy, Quillan Jacobson
RESERVE CHAMPION
Sr-Sadie Willardson
Communications & Presentations
GRAND CHAMPION
Sr-Krista Gillson
RESERVE CHAMPION
Int-Logan Boyle (Kenai)
Crafts
GRAND CHAMPION
Jr-Aiden Stephan (Kenai)
Int-Zachari Paulson
Sr-Kayla Von Bergen
RESERVE CHAMPION
Sr-Amy Roy
Fine Art
GRAND CHAMPION
Jr-Aiden Stephan (Kenai)
Sr-Mariah McCoy (Anchorage)
RESERVE CHAMPION
Jr-Ashley Core (JBER)
Sr- Courtney Lewis (Anchorage)
Photography
GRAND CHAMPION
Int- Hailey Ames (Kenai)
Sr-Ashleena Roberts
Foods & Nutrition
GRAND CHAMPION
Jr-Hailey Snegirev, Kamerin Ewart
Sr-Ashley Knowlton
Alaskan Grown Awards
GRAND CHAMPION
Cutter Tormey (display)
Quillan Jacobson (flowering kale)
Amy Roy (rosemary)
Kamerin Ewart (carrots)
Jeremy Schild (dahlia) Anchorage
Spirit of 4-H Awards
GRAND CHAMPION
Amy Roy (vegetables)
Garret Moore (vegetables) Kenai
Gabby Vassar (fine art) Anchorage
Cutter Tormey (photography)
Mariah McCoy (Communication) Anch
Addie Jo Tormey (communication)
Illa Explorers (Science & NR) JBER
Kenai 4-H metal project (science) Kenai
RESERVE CHAMPION
Brianna Chantel (display) Kenai
Grace Miller (clothing & textiles)
Crystal Epperheim (clothing) Kenai
Zachari Paulson (crafts)
Keisuke Tsuiki (crafts) Anchorage
Ashley Knowlton (foods)
Malachi Paulson (wood)
The Valley Garden Club announced the recipients of their 2011 Alaska State Fair awards. The winners for the Sponsored Special Awards in Crops for Outstanding Entry are:
1st Entry Crops - Junior Division 3 - Ashton Sutherland
1st Entry Crops - Junior Division 4 - Anna Warta
1st Entry Crops - Junior Division 5 - Claire Faulkner
2nd Entry Crops - Junior Division 3 - Anna Warta
2nd Entry Crops - Junior Division 4 - Anna Warta
2nd Entry Crops - Junior Division 5 - Anna Warta
The Pat Newcomb Award is given in honor of Pat Newcomb, founder of the Valley Garden Club. Winners of the Pat Newcomb awards are:
1st Entry Crops, Dawn Cowan
1st Entry Flowers, Michelle Adeszko
2nd Entry Crops, Debra Tidwell Haught
2nd Entry Flowers, Allison Nore
Awards are given to State Fair participants by The Valley Garden Club as part of their overall support of the Fair which includes hundreds of hours of members volunteer time as judges and clerks to help keep the fair running smoothly in the crops and flower departments.
2011 Alaska State Fair Rodeo Results:
Bull Riding:
1st Place – Dalton Lewis — score of 73
2nd Place – Stephen Kitson — score of 72
3rd Place – Warren Simpson — score of 70
4th Place – Courtney Sacks — score of 51
Bareback Riding:
1st Place – Guy Treat Jr. – score on 2 head 115
2nd Place – Warren Simpson – score on 2 head 113
3rd Place – Devon Malutin – score on 1 head 61
4th Place – Tim Humphries – score on 1 head 54
Saddle Bronc Riding:
1st Place – Philip Sharky Eisenman – score on 2 head 121
2nd Place – Dean Kitson – score on 2 head 115
3rd Place – Scooter Hackett – score on 1 head 51
Jr. Bull Riding:
1st Place – Cody Meyer – score on 2 head 132
2nd Place – Luke Sarks – score on 1 head 63
Team Roping:
1st Place – Charlie Willis/Scooter Hackett, 9.82
2nd Place – Charlie Willis/Billy Rutherford, 15.24
3rd Place – Jake McGrane/Eli Reintsma, 25.67
4th Place – Danielle Warbington/Lisa Ferganchik, 26.83
Ribbon Roping:
1st Place – Jackie Rainwater/Kenny Hackett, 15.94
2nd Place – Callie Willis/Garrett Willis, 19.10
3rd Place – Danielle Warbington/Michael McCormick, 28.61
4th Place – James McCormick/Christian McCormick, 28.84
Double Mugging:
1st Place – Garrett Willis/Kenny Hackett – time on 2 head of 66.75
2nd Place – Stephen Primera/Frank Koloski – time on 2 head of 67.85
3rd Place – Scooter Hackett/Lonnie Feller – time on 1 head of 26.39
Ladies Breakaway Roping:
1st Place – Callie Willis – time on 2 head of 8.51
2nd Place – Danielle Warbington – time on 1 head of 10.05
3rd Place – Lisa Ferganchik – time on 1 head of 14.94
Ladies Barrel Racing:
1st Place – Shelly Bindon, 14.726
2nd Place – Mellissa Fowler, 14.855
3rd Place – Christian McCormick, 14.935
4th Place – Tonya Brewer, 14.935
2011 Alaska State Fair Rodeo All Around Cowgirl – Callie Willis with 70 points
2011 Alaska State Fair Rodeo All Around Cowboy – Scooter Hackett with 80 points
(Tied between Scooter Hackett and his brother Kenny Hackett with 80 points each/ tiebreaker goes to money won with Scooter Hackett winning $702and Kenny Hackett winning $637.)
2011 Alaska State Fair Friday Night Jackpot – 2 head progressive
Barrel Racing:
1st place – Mellissa Fowler – time on 2 runs 28.257
2nd Place – Shelly Bindon – time on 2 runs 28.323
3rd Place – Jake Fowler – time on 2 runs 28.506
Ladies Breakaway Roping:
1st Place – Callie Willis – time on 2 runs 9.89
2nd Place – Danielle Warbington – time on 1 run 13.58
Team Roping:
1st Place – Danielle Warbington/Tyler Dawson
2nd Place – Dan Voth/Scooter Hackett
3rd Place – Charlie Willis/Tyler Dawson
Open Cabbage Results
1st — 126.4 pounds, Steve Hubacek, Wasilla
2nd — 103.8 pounds, Scott Robb, Palmer
3rd — 90.6 pounds, Lauren Guinotte, Palmer
4th — 77.2 pounds, Brian Shunskis, Salcha
5th — 75.2 pounds, Brenna Dinkel, Wasilla
6th — 53.4 pounds, Tom and Faith Hundley, Palmer
7th — 51.4 pounds, Carol Kenley, Palmer
8th — 50.6 pounds, Robert Thom, Palmer
9th — 49.6 pounds, Marjorie Mueller, Palmer
10th — 45.0 pounds, Thomas VanDiest, Palmer
11th — 41.4 pounds, Jarye Murphy, Wasilla
12th — 38.8 pounds, Dorothy and Quillan Jacobson, Palmer
13th — 30.0 pounds, Cathy Glaser, Palmer
14th — 27.0 pounds, Jeanette DePiero, Anchorage
15th — 24.4 pounds, Bethany Nichols, Palmer
16th — 23.2 pounds, Donna Dewhurst, Anchorage
17th — 18.6 pounds, Robert Van Diest, Palmer
Junior cabbage results
1st — 68.4 pounds, Keevan Dinkel, Wasilla
2nd — 47.0 pounds, Anna Van Diest, Palmer
3rd — 40.6 pounds, Avenir Mikhaylyuk, Wasilla
4th — 32.4 pounds, Ronnie Olson, Palmer
5th — 30.4 pounds, Dane and Ty Harmon, Palmer
6th — 21.2 pounds, Payten Ewart, Palmer
7th — 17.2 pounds, Jonny McQuillin, Palmer
8th — 16.6 pounds, Caleb Glaser, Palmer
9th —15.2 pounds, Garrett Streit, Palmer
10th — 8.2 pounds, Peyton VanBuskirk, Wasilla
11th — 6.6 pounds, MacAidan Gallegos, Palmer
Results for Parent Child Look Alike Contest
Grand Champions — Royal and Micah Keel
First Place — Kristin and Emily Woods
Second Place — The Johnsons
Third Place — Shannon and Andrea Bell
2011 Greatland Chili Fiesta Winners:
Salsa
1st place — Mary Helms "Red Cat Cooking Team"
2nd Place — Mike DeSpain & Mary Patrick "M2"
3rd Place — Sean Howland
Grind Chili
1st Place — Luis Salgado
2nd Place — Judy Salgado
3rd Place — Mary Helms
Chili Verde
1st Place — Chris Daw
2nd Place — Judy Salgado
3rd Place — Scott Wasmer
Texas Red
1st Place — Wayne Ronsman
2nd Place — Luis Salgado
3rd Place — Chris Daw
Peoples Choice Awards
Salsa — Mary Helms "Red Cat Cooking Team"
Grind — Scott Wasner
Verde — Paula Ahrens & Kathleen Himmelright
Texas Red — Mike DeSpain & Mary Patrick "M2"
Best Booth — Mary Helms "Red Cat Cooking Team"
2011 Fiddle Contest Results
Youth
1st — Sarah Montalbano
2nd — Kaden Gerlach
3rd — Savannah Hurt
Teen
1st Sky Kelsey
2nd Harrison Jennings
3rd Stephanie Mathew
Open
1st — Sky Kelsey
2nd — Stephanie Mathew
3rd — Savannah Hurt
Twin
1st — Sky Kelsey and Harrison Jennings
Final Grand Champions
Grand Champion — Sky Kelsey
1st Runner up — Harrison Jennings
2nd Runner up — Sky Kelsey and Harrison Jennings
3rd Runner up- Stephanie Mathew
First Entry – Division Champions
Baked Goods Department
Division 01: Yeast Bread – A: Junior, ages 8 and under — Lillian Belnap of Eagle River
Division 01: Yeast Bread – B: Junior, ages 9 to 13 — Anna Warta of Palmer
Division 01: Yeast Bread – Open — Shawnalee Whitney of Anchorage
Division 02: Quick Bread – B: Junior, ages 9 to 13 — Regan Duhadway of Palmer
Division 02: Quick Bread – C: Junior, ages 14 to 17 — Gavin Almandinger of Palmer
Division 03: Cake – A: Junior, ages 8 and under — Carrie McQuillin of Palmer
Division 03: Cake – B: Junior, ages 9 to 13 — Shelby Gardner of Palmer
Division 03: Cake – C: Junior, ages 14 to 17 — Elizabeth Houser of Eagle River
Division 03: Cake – D: Senior 65+ — Martha Guinotte of Palmer
Division 03: Cake – Open — Eileen Leslie of Palmer
Division 04: Pie (9”) – A: Junior, ages 8 and under — Janae Nunley of Palmer
Division 04: Pie (9”) – B: Junior, ages 9 to 13 — Psalm McKinnis of Palmer
Division 04: Pie (9”) – C: Junior, ages 14 to 17 — Stephanie Matthew of Anchorage
Division 04: Pie (9”) – Open — R. Charlie Fellman of Palmer
Division 05: Cookies – A: Junior, ages 8 and under — Tylan Chapman of Wasilla
Division 05: Cookies – B: Junior, ages 9 to 13 — Heather Bourasaw of Wasilla
Division 05: Cookies – D: Senior 65+ — Gloria Wilson of Wasilla
Division 05: Cookies – Open — Shirley Shaw of Wasilla
Division 06: Candy – Open — Shirley Shaw of Wasilla
Crops Department
Division 01: Herbs — Dina Tanguay of Palmer
Division 03: Wild Berries – Junior, ages 17 and under — Ashton Sutherland of Palmer
Division 03: Wild Berries – Open — Garnett Morrow Jr. of Anchorage
Division 04: Cultivated Berries — Junior, ages 17 and under — Anna Warta of Palmer
Division 04: Cultivated Berries – Open — Dawn Cowan of Wasilla
Division 05: Wildlife Value & Poisonous Berries – Junior, ages 17 and under — Claire Faulkner of Anchorage
Division 05: Wildlife Value & Poisonous Berries – Open — Kolena Momberger of Anchorage
Division 06: Poisonous & Edible Wild Mushrooms — Ray Wichers of Sutton
Division 07: Outdoor Grown Tree, Shrub & Vine Fruit — Dave Mathews of Palmer
Division 08: Greenhouse Grown or Potted Winter-Sheltered Fruit — Susan Swanner of Wasilla
Division 09: Greenhouse Grown Vegetables — Matthew Wood of Wasilla
Division 10: Largest Garden Crop, Herbs, Grains, or Vegetables — Leven Marshall of Anchorage
Division 11: Outdoor Grown Vegetables – Junior, ages 17 and under — Alex Foytik of Palmer
Division 12: Outdoor Grown Vegetables — Kris Young of Wasilla
Division 13: Potatoes — Gloria Wilson of Wasilla
Division 14: Garden Display – Adult — Meadow Lakes Bloomers Garden Club of Wasilla
Division 15: Garden Display – Junior, ages 17 and under — Lena Andrist of Palmer
Division 16: Veg Heads – Junior, ages 6 through 12 — Micah Rempel of Palmer
Division 16: Veg Heads – Junior, ages 13 through 17 — Libby Rempel of Palmer
Division 16: Veg Heads – Open — Laura Risinger of Anchorage
Division 17: Largest Zucchini – Junior, ages 6 through 12 — Josephine Rempel of Palmer
Division 17: Largest Zucchini – Junior, ages 13 through 17 — Alex Foytik of Palmer
Flowers Department
Division 01: Perennials and Biennials — Pat Tremaine of Palmer
Division 02: Annuals – A-M — Lois Olson of Palmer
Division 03: Annuals – N-Z — Kristina Tornqvist of Palmer
Division 04: Gladioli — Sandi Davis of Chugiak
Division 05: Trees and Shrubs — Sue Holliday of Chugiak
Division 06: Roses — Suzanne Janke of Anchorage
Division 07: Tuberous Begonias — Gretchen Strawn of Palmer
Division 08: Lilies — Becky Menefee of Palmer
Division 09: Dahlias — Diane Sheridan of Anchorage
Division 10: Collections — Michelle Adeszko of Palmer
Division 11: Container Grown Plants – Grown for Foliage — Jana Turner of Palmer
Division 12: Artistic Design, Open — Audrey Faulkner of Anchorage
Division 13: Artistic Design, Senior, 65 — Eva Holobinko of Wasilla
Division 14: Junior, ages 12 and under — Claire Faulkner of Anchorage
Division 15: Junior, ages 13 thru 17 — Cole Faulkner of Anchorage
Poultry Department
Division 01: Chicken, Standard Breeds — Amy Seils of Wasilla
Division 02: Duck, Standard Breeds — Nick Miller of Palmer
Division 03: Turkey — Leah Hagee of Chugiak
Rabbits Department
Division 01: Purebreed Rabbits — Will Deering of Anchorage
Division 02: Fur and Wool — Randy Cler of Wasilla
First Entry Departments – Special Awards
Baked Goods Department
Best of Show – First Entry — Tricia Saulnier Littlejohn of Chugiak
C & H Sugar Special Award
Open, 1st Place — Eileen Leslie of Palmer
Open, 2nd Place — Martha Guinotte of Palmer
Open, 3rd Place — Shirley Shaw of Wasilla
Junior, 1st Place — Stephanie Matthew of Anchorage
Junior, 2nd Place — Shelby Gardner of Palmer
Junior, 3rd Place — Elizabeth Houser of Eagle River
Crops Department
Best of Show — Kris Young of Wasilla
Judge’s Choice — Dawn Cowan of Wasilla
Alaska Mill Feed & Garden Supply Special Award
Division 14 Champion — Meadow Lakes Bloomers Garden Club of Wasilla
Division 15 Champion —Lena Andrist of Palmer
Alaska Pioneer Fruit Growers Special Award
Division 7, Class 3, First Place — Jay Dearborn of Palmer
Alaska Seed Growers Inc. Special Award
Division 13 Champion — Gloria Wilson of Wasilla
Colony Greenhouse Special Award
Junior Division 11 Champion — Alex Foytik of Palmer
Junior Division 15 Champion — Lena Andrist of Palmer
Dearborn Farm Special Award
Division 13 Champion — Gloria Wilson of Wasilla
Mat-Su Master Gardener’s Club Special Award
Jr. Div. 16/Class 2, Outstanding Entry — Micah Rempel of Palmer
Jr. Div. 16/Class 3, Outstanding Entry —Libby Rempel of Palmer
Valley Garden Club Special Award
Junior Division 3, Outstanding Entry — Ashton Sutherland, of Palmer
Junior Division 4, Outstanding Entry — Anna Warta of Palmer
Junior Division 5, Outstanding Entry — Claire Faulkner of Anchorage
Pat Newcomb’s Award
Judge’s Choice — Dawn Cowan of Wasilla
Wildflower Garden Club Special Award
Division 17, First Place – Junior 6-12 — Josephine Rempel of Palmer
Division 17, Second Place – Junior 6-12 — Branden Vanderweele of Palmer
Division 17, Third Place – Junior 6-12 — Liberty Snitzler of Anchorage
Division 17, First Place – Junior 13-17) — Alex Foytik of Palmer
Division 17, Second Place – Junior 13-17— Sierra Smith-Sanderland of Wasilla
Flowers Department
Best of Show — Becky Menefee of Palmer
Judge’s Choice — Michelle Adeszko of Palmer
Bering Sea Traders Special Award
Division 14, Class 10 Champion — Claire Faulkner of Anchorage
Colony Greenhouse Special Award
Division 14 Champion — Claire Faulkner of Anchorage
Division 15 Champion —Cole Faulkner of Anchorage
Go Petroleum Special Award
Division 8 Champion — Becky Menefee of Palmer
HeartReach Pregnancy Center Special Award
Division 9 Champion — Diane Sheridan of Anchorage
Julia Milan Special Award
Division 11/Class 14 – Crazy Cacti — Charles Dickson of Anchorage
Mary Ann Boyd Prize
Reddest Red Flower Contest — Hazel Koppenberg of Palmer
Mat-Su Master Gardener’s Club
Division 14/Class 9 Juniors Outstanding Entry — Claire Faulkner of Anchorage
Division 14/Class 10 Juniors Outstanding Entry — Claire Faulkner of Anchorage
Division 15/Class 9 Juniors Outstanding Entry — Cole Faulkner of Anchorage
Pat Tremaine Special Award
Division 6 Champion — Suzanne Janke of Anchorage
Valley Garden Club Special Award
Pat Newcomb’s Award, Judge’s Choice — Michelle Adeszko of Palmer
Poultry Department
Best of Show – First Entry — Amy Seils of Wasilla
Judge’s Choice (Chicken) — Leah Hagee of Chugiak
Reserve Champion (Production Pen) — Leah Hagee of Chugiak
Judge’s Choice (Production Pen) — Amy Seils of Wasilla
Reserve Champion (Turkey) — Caleb Glaser of Palmer
Judge’s Choice (Turkey) — Annaliza Kercher of Wasilla
Rabbits Department
Best of Show – First Entry — Will Deering of Anchorage
Judge’s Choice — Sierra Smith-Sanderland of Wasilla
Alaska Rabbit Breeder’s Club Special Award (Division 1 - Rabbits) — Will Deering of Anchorage
Second Entry – Division Champions
Baked Goods Department
Division 01: Yeast Bread – A: Junior, ages 8 and under — Luke Alder of Palmer
Division 01: Yeast Bread – B: Junior, ages 9 to 13 — Anna Warta of Palmer
Division 01: Yeast Bread – C: Junior, ages 14 to 17 — Erik Koeneman of Wasilla
Division 01: Yeast Bread – D: Senior 65+ — Gloria Wilson of Wasilla
Division 01: Yeast Bread – Open — Christine Pratte of Chickaloon
Division 02: Quick Bread – A: Junior, ages 8 and under — Owen Manley of Palmer
Division 02: Quick Bread – B: Junior, ages 9 to 13 — Nathalia Marhenke of Wasilla
Division 02: Quick Bread – C: Junior, ages 14 to 17 — Isadora Warhus of Wasilla
Division 02: Quick Bread – D: Senior 65+ — Gloria Gale of Palmer
Division 02: Quick Bread – Open — Loura Busse of Anchorage
Division 03: Cake – A: Junior, ages 8 and under — Sena Lund of Wasilla
Division 03: Cake – B: Junior, ages 9 to 13 — Anna Warta of Palmer
Division 03: Cake – C: Junior, ages 14 to 17 — Karess Buehner of Palmer
Division 03: Cake – D: Senior 65+ — Sandie Benoit of Anchorage
Division 03: Cake – Open — Lori Orenich of Beavercreek, OH
Division 04: Pie (9”) – B: Junior, ages 9 to 13 — John Koeneman of Wasilla
Division 04: Pie (9”) – C: Junior, ages 14 to 17 — Ashley Baker of Wasilla
Division 04: Pie (9”) – D: Senior 65+ — Rita Wright of Wasilla
Division 04: Pie (9”) – Open — Shary Lee of Wasilla
Division 05: Cookies – A: Junior, ages 8 and under — Jessica Anderson of Wasilla
Division 05: Cookies – B: Junior, ages 9 to 13 — Alicia Littlejohn of Chugiak
Division 05: Cookies – C: Junior, ages 14 to 17 — Kathryn Duhadway of Palmer
Division 05: Cookies – Open — Gilbert Benoit of Anchorage
Division 06: Candy – Open — Lori Orenich of Beavercreek, Ohio
Division 07: Specialty Cake – B: Junior, ages 9 to 13 — Kain/Michael Joyner of Anchorage
Crops Department
Division 01: Herbs — Pat Tremaine of Palmer
Division 02: Collections — F. Roger Boshears Jr. of Wasilla
Division 03: Wild Berries – Junior, ages 17 and under — Anna Warta of Palmer
Division 03: Wild Berries – Open — Garnett Morrow, Jr. of Anchorage
Division 04: Cultivated Berries – Junior, ages 17 and under — Anna Warta of Palmer
Division 04: Cultivated Berries – Open — Gordon Boeve of Willow
Division 05: Wildlife Value & Poisonous Berries – Junior, ages 17 and under — Anna Warta of Palmer
Division 05: Wildlife Value & Poisonous Berries – Open — Garnett Morrow, Jr. of Anchorage
Division 06: Poisonous & Edible Wild Mushrooms — Sherry Bottoms of Palmer
Division 07: Outdoor Grown Tree, Shrub & Vine Fruit — David Rankin of Anchorage
Division 08: Greenhouse Grown or Potted Winter-Sheltered Fruit — Bob Boyer of Anchorage
Division 09: Greenhouse Grown Vegetables — Mary Harris of Wasilla
Division 10: Largest Garden Crop, Herbs, Grains, or Vegetables — J. D. Megchelsen of Nikiski
Division 11: Outdoor Grown Vegetables – Junior, ages 17 and under — Jack Matlock of Wasilla
Division 12: Outdoor Grown Vegetables — Manuel Bautista-Garcia of Anchorage
Division 13: Potatoes — Debra Tidwell Haught of Palmer
Division 14: Garden Display – Adult — Valley Garden Club and Carol Helper of Wasilla
Division 15: Garden Display – Junior, ages 17 and under — Nathanael and Anna Warta of Palmer
Division 16: Veg Heads – Junior, ages 6 through 12 — American Charter Academy – Mrs. Baker’s 6th grade class of Wasilla
Division 16: Veg Heads – Open — Jullie Starr of Wasilla
Division 17: Largest Zucchini – Junior, ages 6 through 12 — Kenley Maxwell of Palmer
Division 17: Largest Zucchini – Junior, ages 13 through 17 — Jack Matlock of Wasilla
Flowers Department
Division 01: Perennials and Biennials — Pat Tremaine of Palmer
Division 02: Annuals – A-M — Alison Nore of Anchorage
Division 03: Annuals – N-Z — Alison Nore of Anchorage
Division 04: Gladioli — Charles Crutchfield of Palmer
Division 05: Trees and Shrubs — Pat Tremaine of Palmer
Division 06: Roses — Crystal Shoup of Wasilla
Division 07: Tuberous Begonias — Penelope Wingo of Big Lake
Division 08: Lilies — Melinda Hemmer of Palmer
Division 09: Dahlias — Melinda Hemmer of Palmer
Division 10: Collections — Les Tremaine of Palmer
Division 11: Container Grown Plants — Grown for Bloom — Michelle Adeszko of Palmer
Division 12: Artistic Design, Open — Meredith Abbett of Eagle River
Division 13: Artistic Design, Senior, 65 — Camille Williams of Anchorage
Division 14: Junior, ages 12 and under — Kaia Malay of Wasilla
Division 15: Junior, ages 13 thru 17 — Ariel Olson of Palmer
Poultry Department
Division 04: Chicken, Bantam Breeds — Leah Hagee of Chugiak
Division 07: Miscellaneous (Pheasant) — Saviona Taylor of Anchorage
Rabbits Department
Division 03: Crossbreed Rabbits — Aidan Siegel of Wasilla
Division 04: Cavy/Guinea Pigs — Randy Cler of Wasilla
Division 05: Meat — Randy Cler of Wasilla
Baked Goods Department
C & H Sugar Special Award
Open, 1st Place — Michelle Hamrick of Anchorage
Open, 2nd Place — Loura Basse of Anchorage
Open, 3rd Place — Lori Orenich of Beavercreek, Ohio
Junior, 1st Place — Owen Manley of Palmer
Junior, 2nd Place — Ashley Baker of Wasilla
Junior, 3rd Place — Alicia Littlejohn of Chugiak
Crops Department — First Entry
Best of Show — David Rankin of Anchorage
Judge’s Choice — Debra Tidwell Haught of Palmer
Alaska Mill Feed & Garden Supply Special Award
Division 14 Champion — Carol Helpler of Wasilla
Division 15 Champion — Nathanael and Anna Warta of Palmer
Division 7, Class 3, First Place —Dan Elliott of Wasilla
Division 7, Class 11, First Place — David Rankin of Anchorage
Division 7, Class 12, First Place — Nancy Moore of Big Lake
Division 13 Champion — Debra Tidwell Haught of Palmer
Junior Division 11 Champion — Jack Matlock of Wasilla
Colony Greenhouse Special Award
Junior Division 15 Champion — Nathanael and Anna Warta of Palmer
Dearborn Farm Special Award
Division 13 Champion — Debra Tidwell Haught of Palmer
Mat-Su Master Gardener’s Club Special Award
Jr. Div. 16/Class 2, Outstanding Entry — American Charter Academy – Mrs. Baker’s 6th grade class of Wasilla
Valley Garden Club Special Award
Junior Division 3, Outstanding Entry — Anna Warta of Palmer
Junior Division 4, Outstanding Entry — Anna Warta of Palmer
Junior Division 5, Outstanding Entry — Anna Warta of Palmer
Pat Newcomb’s Award
Judge’s Choice —Debra Tidwell Haught of Palmer
Wildflower Garden Club Special Award
Division 17, First Place – Junior 6-12 — Kenley Maxwell of Palmer
Division 17, Second Place – Junior 6-12 — Jadyn Collier of Palmer
Division 17, Third Place – Junior 6-12 —Aden Godin of Wasilla
Division 17, First Place – Junior 13-17 — Jack Matlock of Wasilla
Flowers Department
Best of Show – Second Entry — Michelle Adeszko of Palmer
Judge’s Choice — Alison Nore of Anchorage
Bering Sea Traders Special Award
Division 14, Class 10 Champion — Claire Faulkner of Anchorage
Bushes Bunches Prize
Purest White Flower Contest — Lisa Johnson of Palmer
Colony Greenhouse Special Award
Division 14 Champion — Kaia Malay of Wasilla
Division 15 Champion — Ariel Olson of Palmer
Go Petroleum Special Award
Division 8 Champion — Melinda Hemmer of Palmer
HeartReach Pregnancy Center Special Award
Division 9 Champion — Melinda Hemmer of Palmer
Joyce Larson Prize
Bouquet for Grandma Contest — Heather Pendergrass of Palmer
Julia Milam Special Award
Division 11/Class 17 – Super Succulent — Michelle Adeszko of Palmer
Mat-Su Master Gardener’s Club
Division 14/Class 9 Juniors Outstanding Entry — Claire Faulkner of Anchorage
Division 14/Class 10 Juniors Outstanding Entry — Claire Faulkner of Anchorage
Division 15/Class 9 Juniors Outstanding Entry — Cole Faulkner of Anchorage
Pat Tremaine Special Award
Division 6 Champion — Crystal Shoup of Wasilla
Poultry Department
Best of Show – Second Entry — Isaac Kuenning of Wasilla
Non Perishable Departments – Division Champions
Art Department
Division 01: Art – A: Junior, ages 8 and under — Ethan Stone of Wasilla
Division 01: Art - B: Junior, ages 9 through 13 — Sommer Florian of Wasilla
Division 01: Art - C: Junior, ages 14 through 17 — Natasha Vinzant of Wasilla
Division 01: Art - P: Professional — Rose Hendrickson of Palmer
Division 01: Art – Open — Zane Burgess of Eagle River
Arts & Crafts Department
Division 01: Paper & Papier-Mâché – A: Junior 12 & under — Destinee Liston of Anchorage
Division 01: Paper & Papier-Mâché – B: Juniors 13 – 17 — Kaelan Paulson of Anchorage
Division 01: Paper & Papier-Mâché – Open — Eva Blurton of Anchorage
Division 02: Beadwork – C: Seniors 65+ — Judie Kotongan of Unalakleet
Division 02: Beadwork – Open — Zoe L. Schneider of Anchorage
Division 03: Dough Art, Clay – A: Junior 12 & under — Niamh Johnson of Wasilla
Division 03: Dough Art, Clay – B: Juniors 13 – 17 — Madeline Kudyba of Kenai
Division 03: Dough Art, Clay – Open — Deborah Harkins of Palmer
Division 04: Jewelry – Open — Kim Johnson of Anchorage
Division 05: Themed Holidays and Celebrations – B: Juniors 13 – 17 — Isabella Bako of Anchorage
Division 05: Themed Holidays and Celebrations – C: Seniors 65+ — Jackie Musgrave of Anchorage
Division 05: Themed Holidays and Celebrations – Open — Debbie Schuetter of Palmer
Division 06: Model – A: Junior 12 & under — Carter Schroeder of Anchorage
Division 06: Model – B: Juniors 13 – 17 — James B. Wright of Palmer
Division 06: Model – C: Seniors 65+ — Patrick Durand of Wasilla
Division 06: Model – Open — Richard B. Allen of Palmer
Division 07: Cultural, Native, American Arts – A: Junior 12 & under — Kathryn McKean of Anchorage
Division 07: Cultural, Native, American Arts – C: Seniors 65+ — Jeannie Wooderson of Palmer
Division 08: Natural Items – C: Seniors 65+ — Bill Lance of Eagle River
Division 08: Natural Items – Open — Angela Goodwin of Wasilla
Division 09: Miscellaneous – A: Junior 12 & under — Kaylynn Zagyva of Wasilla
Division 09: Miscellaneous – B: Juniors 13 – 17 — Quin Musgrave of Indian
Division 09: Miscellaneous – C: Seniors 65+ — Bill D. Burk of Anchorage
Division 09: Miscellaneous – Open — Eva Blurton of Anchorage
Division 10: Glass – Open — Lydia Lance of Wasilla
Division 11: Decorative Painting – A: Junior 12 & under — Ivy Turinsky of Anchorage
Division 11: Decorative Painting – B: Juniors 13 – 17 — Laura Marie Perry of Chugiak
Division 11: Decorative Painting – C: Seniors 65+ — Dan Blair of Wasilla
Division 12: Flowers, Wreath – C: Seniors 65+ — Joyce Elliston of Anchorage
Division 13: Basket, Box, Tray – C: Seniors 65+ — Margaret Brockman of Wasilla
Division 13: Basket, Box, Tray – Open — Lucinda Durham of Talkeetna
Division 15: Hanging Items – A: Junior 12 & under — Sierra Wake of Wasilla
Division 15: Hanging Items – C: Seniors 65+ — Sherry Hartung of Anchorage
Division 16: Recycled Items – A: Junior 12 & under — Nathan Kristrich of Palmer
Division 16: Recycled Items – Open — Colleen Wake of Wasilla
Division 17: Metal – A: Junior 12 & under — McKenna Goodie of Palmer
Division 17: Metal – B: Juniors 13 – 17 — Kayla Rose Martin of Wasilla
Division 17: Metal – C: Seniors 65+ — Carl Vernon of Anchorage
Division 17: Metal – Open — Skip Ruetter of Fritz Creek, Homer
Division 18: Embellished Arts – A: Junior 12 & under — Alexi N. Florian of Wasilla
Division 18: Embellished Arts – Open — Lisa Wirsbinske of Wasilla
Division 20: Plastic & Plaster – B: Juniors 13 – 17 — Natasha Vinzant of Wasilla
Division 20: Plastic & Plaster – C: Seniors 65+ — Perry Christie of Anchorage
Division 20: Plastic & Plaster – Open — Terrie Pinney of Palmer
Division 22: Dolls – Open — Linda Berget of Palmer
Division 23: Doll Clothing – Open — Maria Jeansonne of Talkeetna
Division 24: Doll House & Furniture – Open — Phyllis Watts of Wasilla
Division 26: Fair Theme: “75 Years and Growin’” – A: Junior 12 & under — Dawson Mason of Eagle River
Canning Department
Division 01: Junior – 12 and under — Owen Manley of Palmer
Division 02: Junior – 13 through 17 — Ellie Butikofer of Palmer
Division 03: Jelly — Susie Hayes of Palmer
Division 04: Preserve — Nicole Putnam of Anchorage
Division 05: Conserve — Nicole Bendle of Wasilla
Division 06: Jam — Melanie San Angelo of Anchorage
Division 07: Juice — Nancy Eberle of Anchorage
Division 08: Syrup, Sauce, Blossom Honey — Luke Short of Wasilla
Division 09: Sugar-Free — Janice Anderson of Anchorage
Division 10: Chutney, Relish — Mary Jean McEvoy of Wasilla
Division 11: Vinegar, Oils — Gloria Wilson of Wasilla
Division 12: Pickles — Shirlee Rauth of Anchorage
Division 13: Vegetables — Gloria Gale of Palmer
Division 14: Fruit — Elizabeth Blair of Anchorage
Division 15: Dried Food — Nancy Eberle of Anchorage
Division 16: Meat — Nancy Eberle of Anchorage
Division 17: Seafood — Gwen Erickson of Anchorage
Clay Arts Department
Division 01: Ceramics – A: Juniors 5 & under — Kayden Faraci of Wasilla
Division 01: Ceramics – B: Juniors 6 – 12 — Nathan Quick Wright of Anchorage
Division 01: Ceramics – P: Professional — Ruthann Conn of Wasilla
Division 01: Ceramics – Open — Terry Morache of Willow
Division 02: Low-Fire Clay Pottery – P: Professional — Julie Conn of Wasilla
Division 04: Stoneware Pottery – Open — Valerie Moeller of Eagle River
Division 05: China Painting – B: Juniors 6 – 12 — Shona Taylor of Chugiak
Division 05: China Painting – D: Seniors 65+ — Tiiu K. Elizarde of Palmer
Division 05: China Painting – P: Professional — Stephanie Taylor of Chugiak
Division 05: China Painting – Open — Eva L. Stovall of Anchor Point
Fiber & Fleece Department
Division 01: Clothing – Open — Sherry Rogers of Eagle River
Division 02: Yardage – Open — Beverly Bronner of Eagle River
Division 04: Rug – Open — Michelle Overstreet of Wasilla
Division 05: Tapestry – Groups — Bonnie Tisler of Anchorage
Division 06: Clothing or Household – Open — Julie Carter of Anchorage
Division 07: Bobbin Lace – Open — Lynn Densitt of Anchorage
Division 08: Commercial and/or Hand-carded Fibers, Rovings, and Batts – Open — Deb Frost of Wasilla
Division 09: Hand-prepared Fibers – Open — Carol Johnson of Wasilla
Division 10: Commercially prepared Fibers – Open — Amy Durgeloh of Palmer
Division 11: Designer, Novelty – Open — Carol Johnson of Wasilla
Division 12: Collections – Open — Sherry Rogers of Eagle River
Division 13: Spindle Spinning – Open — Marjorie McLaren of Anchorage
Division 15: Synthetic Dyes – Open — Jamie Keller of Palmer
Division 16: Hand Knitted/Handspun – Open — Alice Scherp of Big Lake
Division 19: Woven, Combo Commercial/Handspun – Open — Gayle Andrus of Anchorage
Division 20: Knitted, Combo Commercial/Handspun – Open — Becky Oviatt of Palmer
Division 23: Felted Knitted or Crochet – Open — Sandy Sanford of Anchorage
Division 26: Felted Needle – B: Junior 13 – 17 — Liza Kercher of Wasilla
Division 26: Felted Needle – Open — Cathy Poppert of Wasilla
Division 27: Transformation of Cloth Dyeing, Batik, Resist, Printing, Beading – Open — Sandy Winfree of Anchorage
Division 30: Handmade Spinning and Weaving Tools – Open — Susan Whiton of Willow
Division 31: Wool, White Fleece - B: Junior 13 – 17 — Liza Kercher of Wasilla
Division 31: Wool, White Fleece – Open — Ellen Kane of Wasilla
Division 35: Exotic Animal Fibers – Open — Eva Blurton of Anchorage
Handwork & Needlework Department
Division 01: Crochet – Afghans – A: Junior 12 & Under
Alexandria Bako of Anchorage
Division 01: Crochet – Afghans – B: Junior 13 – 17
Libby Rempel of Palmer
Division 01: Crochet – Afghans – C: Senior 65+
Yvonne Reed of Wasilla
Division 01: Crochet – Afghans – Open
Ella Abe of Palmer
Division 02: Crochet – Accessories – Open
Virginia Vandergare of Anchorage
Division 03: Crochet – Apparel – C: Senior 65+
Joan Tower of Palmer
Division 03: Crochet – Apparel – Open
Shawnalee Whitney of Anchorage
Division 04: Crochet – Baby Items – B: Junior 13 – 17
Alexandria Bako of Anchorage
Division 04: Crochet – Baby Items – C: Senior 65+
Dee Gratrix of Palmer
Division 04: Crochet – Baby Items – Open
Shawnalee Whitney of Anchorage
Division 05: Crochet – Centerpieces – B: Junior 13 – 17
Alexandria Bako of Anchorage
Division 05: Crochet – Centerpieces – C: Senior 65+
Jackie Smith of Anchorage
Division 05: Crochet – Centerpieces – Open
Joann Almdale of Palmer
Division 06: Crochet – Household Goods or Holiday – Open
Brenda Fox of Palmer
Division 07: Hand Knitting - Accessories – Open
Linda Rudolph of Palmer
Division 08: Hand Knitting - Apparel – Open
Carolyn Wuttke of Anchorage
Division 09: Hand Knitting - Baby Items – C: Senior 65+
Laurel Crabbs of Palmer
Division 09: Hand Knitting - Baby Items – Open
Amity Chase of Eagle River
Division 10: Hand Knitting - Beading – C: Senior 65+
Janet Filo of Wasilla
Division 11: Hand Knitting – Non Traditional Fibers – Open
Lynne Duncan of Eagle River
Division 14: Embroidery – P: Professional
Ellen F. Godfrey of Palmer
Division 15: Counted Cross Stitch - Pictures – C: Senior 65+
Amy Pope of Anchorage
Division 15: Counted Cross Stitch - Pictures – Open
Peggy Rotan of Anchorage
Division 16: Counted Cross Stitch - Other – B: Junior 13 – 17
Rebecca Stableford of Anchorage
Division 18: Latch Hook/Traditional Rug Hooking – C: Senior 65+
Vosie Heaton of Wasilla
Division 18: Latch Hook/Traditional Rug Hooking – Open
Monique Stowers of Anchorage
Division 19: Needlepoint – Open
Kristie Sutton of Anchorage
Division 20: Plastic Canvas – C: Senior 65+
Linda Jennings of Palmer
Norva Crosby of Wasilla
Division 22: Found Art from Recycled Materials – Open
Debra Lighthart of Wasilla
Division 23: Novice – Open
Dana Hills of Willow
Division 24: Original Design/Mixed Media – Open
MaryAnn Campbell-Wick of Talkeetna
Honey & Beekeeping Department
Division 01: Honey and Other Bee Products — Diane Bee of Trapper Creek
Division 02: Honey and Other Bee Products — Junior, ages 12 and under — Georgea Cowan of Wasilla
Division 03: Honey and Other Bee Products — Junior, ages 13 to 17 — Thatcher Lane of Anchorage
Photography Department
Division 01: Photography – A: Junior 12 & under — Reese Qualls of Palmer
Division 01: Photography – B: Junior 13 – 17 — Anna Claire Klusewitz of Eagle River
Division 01: Photography – P: Professional — Cherie Shirey of Eagle River
Division 01: Photography – Open — Nicole Gaunt of Anchorage
Quilts Department
Division 01: Bed Quilts, M



