Open Class Exhibit champions named

The Open Class exhibits at the Pulaski County fair provide proof that 4-Hers are not the only ones working hard on creative projects. Over 300 open class exhibits were displayed throughout the week inside the Community Building on the fairgrounds.

The Open Class exhibits are sponsored by the Extension Homemakers, but open to all.  

The person who entered the most exhibits was Kathie Scott.

The judges' choices for champion awards were as follows:

 

2014 Open Class Judging Results:

 

SEWING/CLOTHING

Woman’s or Man’s Garment Adult Champion - Sherry Stirling (Western Shirt)

Child’s Garment Adult Champion – Linda Good (Zebra Skirt & Vest)

Child’s Garment Youth Champion – Allison Fagner (Tinkerbell Dress)

Recycled Clothing Adult Champion – Diane Gerlach (Jean Tote)

Other (formals, costumes, non-wearable) Adult Champion – Pam Burger (Tote Bag)

SEWING/CLOTHING BEST OF SHOW– Linda Good

 

ARTS & CRAFTS

Afghan Crocheted Adult Champion – Monica Stamper (Granny Square)

Baby or Lap Afghan Adult Champion – Kay Jackson (multicolor)

Crocheted Item, Baby Outfit Adult Champion – Monica Stamper (Pooh Dress)

Crocheted Item, Other (not afghan) Adult Champion – Cathy Anast (Doilie)

Knitted Item, Baby Outfit (Machine) Adult Champion – Pam Rausch (wash clothes)

Knitted Item, Other (not afghan) Adult Champion – Barb Kleinofen (Men’s Sweater)

Knitted Item, other (Hand) Adult Champion – Mackenzie Foster (Socks)

Knitted Item, Other (Machine) Adult Champion – Joanne Caudel (B/W Vest)

Quilts, Pieced, Hand-Quilted, Smaller Items Adult Champion – Edith DePoy (Placemat)

Professionally Done-Quilts, Pieced, Machine-Quilted Adult Champion – Sue Risner (Wandering Woodland)

Done by Exhibitor-Quilts, Pieced, Machine-Quilted Adult Champion – Rachel Foster (Flowerbox)

Done by Exhibitor-Quilts, Pieced, Machine-Quilted Youth Champion – Kassi Dahn (Penguins)

Quilts, Pieced, Machine Quilted, Smaller Quilted Items Adult Champion – Edith DePoy (Table Topper)

Quilted, Not Pieced, Hand or Machine Quilted Adult Champion – Lee Ann Nipper (Family Tree)

Baby Quilt, Pieced Adult Champion – Julie Kasten (Reproduction)

Embroidery, Including Crewel (Hand) Adult Champion – Cathy Anast (Pillowcase-Floral)

Picture/Wall Hanging, (Other Than Stenciled) Painting or Drawing Adult Champion – Edith DePoy (Underground Railroad Wall Hanging)

Christmas Decoration (Large) Adult Champion – Regina Martin (Tree Wall Hanging)

Christmas Decoration (Large) Youth Champion – Allison Grothaus (Snowflake)

Woodworking (Machine Carved) Adult Champion – Glenn Collins (Number Blocks)

Woodworking (Constructed Items) Adult Champion – Ray Rausch (Blanket Chest)

Recycled Items (Other) Adult Champion – Grace Tam (Recycled Glass Bird Feeder)

Recycled Items (Other) Youth Champion – Leah Mitchell (Wastebasket)

Wearable Art (Purses) Adult Champion – Kathie Scott (Beige Felted Purse)

Other Arts and Crafts Adult Champion – Kathie Scott (Hooked Wool Pillow)

Nature Crafts Adult Champion – Brenda Baker (Winter Scene Gourd)

Painting-Acrylic Adult Champion – Betty Lebo (B/W Girl)

Painting-Acrylic Youth Champion Age 14-16 – Brooke Shepperd (Horse)

Painting-Acrylic Youth Champion Age 6-9 – Corrin Combs (Owl)

Painting-Water Color Adult Champion – Kathie Scott (Geraniums)

Drawing-Pen & Ink Adult Champion – Mike Watson (Angel)

Drawing-Colored Pencils – Youth Best of Division – Eric Field (Colored drawing)

Centerpieces-Non-Floral, Any Variety Adult Champion – Rose Criswell (4th of July)

Silk Flower Arrangement Professional Champion – Julie Kasten (Weeds in Basket)

ARTS & CRAFTS BEST OF SHOW – Ray Rausch

 

FOODS

Quick Bread Adult Champion – Linda Good (Applesauce Oatmeal)

Muffins Adult Champion – Rose Goble (Banana Nut)

Dropped Cookies Adult Champion – Pam Rausch (Chocolate Chip)

Bar Cookies Adult Champion – Betty Doll (Spicy Chocolate Chip)

Molded or Shaped Cookies Adult Champion – Deb Winter (Mexican Wedding)

No Bake Cookies Adult Champion – Catherine Hahn (Special-K)

Pie or Pastry-Fruit Pie or Pastry Adult Champion – Jean Rife (Rhubarb Crunch)

Pie and Pastry-Other Pie or Pastry Adult Champion – Jean Rife (Oatmeal Pecan)

Candy-Molded Adult Champion – Catherine Hahn (Caramelized Cups)

Candy-Fudge Adult Champion – Sandi Mullis (Peanut Butter)

Candy-Free Form Brittles/Caramel/Toffee Adult Champion – Jean Rife (Chocolate)

Box Mix Adaptation-Cookies Adult Champion – Evelyn Cramer (Lemon Cookies)

FOODS BEST OF SHOW– Jean Rife (Rhubarb Crunch)

 

CANNING

Jelly Adult Champion – Jean Rife (Raspberry Plum)

Jams, Preserves, Marmalades Adult Champion– Jean Rife (Strawberry Jam)

Buter Adult Champion – Catherine Pratt (Apple)

Peaches Adult Champion – Steph DePoy (Peaches)

Vegetables-Tomatoes Adult Champion – Barbara Kleinofen (Tomatoes)

Pickles & Pickled Products Adult Champion – Barbara Kleinofen (Bread & Butter)

Other Canned Foods/Salsa Adult Champion – Jean Rife

Other Canned Foods/Sauces Adult Champion – Barbara Kleinofen (Chili Sauce)

CANNING BEST OF SHOW– Jean Rife (Raspberry Plum Jelly)

 

SPECIAL INTERESTS

Collectables-Collections Adult Champion – Deb DeSchepper (Pitchers)

Collectables Scenes-Farm Youth Champion – Kale Federer (Farm)

Photography-Color or B&W Film Adult Champion – Jim & Carol Bowden (Travel Quiz)

Individual Photo-Film Nature/Scenery Adult Champion – Jack Burger (Lighthouse)

Individual Photo-Digital-People Adult Champion – Kathy Kegarise (Little Boy ‘Fireman’)

Individual Photo-Digital-Pets or Animals Adult Champion – Becky Anspach (Swan)

Individual Photo-Digital-Nature/Scenery Adult Champion – Becky Anspach (Flower)

Individual Photo-Digital-Other Adult Champion – Becky Anspach (Vintage Car)

Individual Photo-Digital - Other Youth Champion, Best of Division – Zane Kroft (Blue Beadson Table)

 

HORTICULTURE

Champion Fresh Arrangement-Miniature (Zinnias) - Arlos Cushing

Champion House Plant –(Chair Decoration) - Kathy Lucy

 

Best of Show – Arlos Cushing