Kosciusko Fair Open Class Winners Recognized
Winners in the Open Class division of the Kosciusko County Fair were recognized on Tuesday, July 13. Shown are winners in the Agriculture project. From left: Eileen Ransbottom (Vegetables); Chris Jinks (Cucumbers and Squash); Pam Roberts (Best of Show and Leaf Vegetables); Eleanor Watkins (Root Crops); Teresa Landis (Fruit); Bryce Vargo (Youth); and Jacob Vargo (Junior). Not pictured are Project Superintendent Kathrine Dweyer, Robby Kelly (Peppers and Tomatoes), and Bonnie Hile (Nuts). InkFreeNews photos by Leah Sander.
Staff Report
WARSAW — Winners in the Open Class division at the Kosciusko County Fair were recognized on Tuesday, July 13.
People exhibited items in the following projects this year: Agriculture; Crafts; Fine Arts; Foods; Food Preservation; Garden Flowers and Plants; Herbs; Needlework; Needlework – Quilts; Photography; and Sewing.
Champions were chosen in subcategories within each project, with a Best of Show winner picked from amongst each group of champions.
Winners in the Crafts project are from left: Bob Haney (Wood); Emma Christenberry (Ceramics); Shelly Sausaman (Artificial Flowers and Nature); Sue Martin (Best of Show, Holiday, and Handmade Jewelry; and Janet Godshalk (Paper and Glass). Not pictured are Project Superintendent Marvene Johnson and John Camden (Miscellaneous).
Winners in the Fine Arts and Photography projects are from left: Project Superintendent Peggy Parzygnot; Gail Jacobs (Fine Arts Best of Show and Arts – Adult); Nathan Christenberry (Arts – Junior); and Jackie Franks (Photography Best of Show and Photography – Adult).
Winners in the Foods project are from left: Christina Archer (Cookie); Kathy Schipf (Best of Show and Yeast Bread); Rebecca Tusing (Pie); Sue Martin (Candy); and Kerine Harper (Diabetic Baking). Not pictured are Project Superintendent Judy Egolf, Lorraine Anglin (Cake), and Zenie Julian (Quick Bread).
Winners in the Food Preservation project are from left: Project Co-Superintendent Dawn Harris; Carl Lauster (Canned Vegetables); Christina Archer (Best of Show and Canned Meats); Pam Roberts (Pickles, Relish, Miscellaneous and Dried Foods); Linda Egolf (Jams and Jellies); Ken Anderson III (Miscellaneous); and Project Co-Superintendent Robin Hoffer. Not pictured is Beth Lamb (Canned Fruits).
Winners in the Garden Flowers and Plants project are from left: Project Superintendent Deb Schroeder (Best of Show and Arrangements); Donna Miller (Roses); Jane Schroeder (Garden Flowers); Lee Ann Jaeger (Container Plants); Debbie Larew (Foliage Plants); and Brooke Hall (Youth).
Winners in the Herbs project are from left: Project Co-Superintendent Amy Thompson; Lee Ann Jaeger (All Other Herbs); and Project Co-Superintendent Kendra Thompson. Not pictured are Marilyn Kincaide (Best of Show and Edible) and Lana Drake (Medicinal).
Winners in the Needlework project are from left: Project Superintendent Julie Popenfoose; Jean Craig (Best of Show and Knitting); Jamie Schroeder (Crochet); Lee Ann Jaeger (Embroidery); and Tammy Wise (Miscellaneous). Not pictured are Brandi Grimm (Needlepoint) and Carol Huffer (Counted Cross Stitch).
Winners in the Needlework – Quilts project are from left: Project Superintendent Julie Popenfoose; Judy Clayton (Best of Show and Pieced Quilt); Donna Miller (Machine Applique Quilt); Darlene Lash (Other Quilt); and Genevea Veasey (Wall Hangings and Accessories).
Winners in the Sewing project are from left: Project Superintendent Marsha Miller (Toddler); Julie Popenfoose (Children and Accessories); Sue Martin (Best of Show and Adult – Quick and Easy, Adult-Tailored Items); June Thomas (Adult – Other Items and Sewing for the Home); and Carrie Schnader (Formalwear). Not pictured is Audrey Fitzsimmons (Youth).
