August 19, 2017 17-22 / OPEN CULINARY Contact: Todd Mickley, Publicity 815-772-7329 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARY JO TICHLER OF MORRISON TOOK PREMIER EXHIBITOR HONORS IN THE BAKED GOODS SECTIONS FOR THE 5TH YEAR IN A ROW AT THE 147TH ANNUAL WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR'S OPEN CULINARY SHOW MORRISON, ILL.- Mary Jo Tichler of Morrison took Premier Exhibitor Honors in the Baked Goods Sections for the 5th year in a row at the 147th Annual Whiteside County Fair's Open Culinary Show. Also Lavonne Huizenga took Premier Exhibitor Honors in the Yeast Products Sections for the 2nd year in a row. Results to follow... Whiteside County Fair 2017 Open Culinary PREMIER EXHIBITOR HONORS Baked Goods Sections (Sponsored By Sullivan's Foods, Morrison) Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison Yeast Products Sections (Sponsored By Red Star Yeast & Products, Milwaukee, WI) Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison AWARDS Best Decorated Cake (Sponsored By Nelson's Electric) Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison
Judge's Choice of Individual Jellies, Jams or Preserves (Gift Certificate By HyVee, Clinton, IA) Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison Grandma's Goodie Basket (Sponsored by Farmers National Bank, Morrison) Melisa Turner, Prophetstown CANNED FRUIT Pears 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Amanda Dawes, Morrison; 3. Eric Bergen, Morrison Applesauce 1. James E Eshleman, Rock Falls Amy Other Pie Filling 1. James E Eshleman, Rock Falls Any Other 1. Shannon Jacobs, Sterling CANNED VEGETABLES Green Or Yellow Beans 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison Any Other 2. Shannon Jacobs, Sterling DISPLAY JELLIES AND JAMS
Jams (4 Kinds) 1. Eric Bergen, Morrison JELLIES, JAMS, PRESERVES, ETC. Any Pepper Jelly 1. Shannon Jacobs, Sterling; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Judy Wilson, Erie Red Raspberry Jelly 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison Blackberry Jelly 1. James E Eshleman, Rock Falls Black Raspberry Jelly 1. Ann VanderSchaaf, Morrison Grape Jelly 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. James E Eshleman, Rock Falls Any Other Jelly 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Bonny F Kennedy, Fulton; 3. James E Eshleman, Rock Falls Red Raspberry Jam 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA Black Raspberry Jam 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Peach Jam 1. Judy Wilson, Erie; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA Cherry Jam 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison Strawberry Jam 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 3. James E Eshleman, Rock Falls Strawberry Rhubarb Jam Any Other Jam 1. Amanda Dawes, Morrison; 2. Judy Wilson, Erie; 3. Shannon Jacobs, Sterling Sweet Cucumber Pickles ; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison Bread And Butter Pickles 1. James E Eshleman, Rock Falls; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison Dill Pickles 1. Ellen Feltes, Morrison; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison Watermelon Pickles 2. Julie Walwer, Clinton, IA; 3. James E Eshleman, Rock Falls Any Other Pickles
1. James E Eshleman, Rock Falls; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison Any Other Relish ; 2. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison Honey 1. Ellen Feltes, Morrison Salsa 1. Judy Wilson, Erie; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. James E Eshleman, Rock Falls Butter 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA JUICES, CIDERS, WINE, WINE & BEER Tomato Juice Wine 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison SOUP & SAUCES Barbeque Sauce 1. James E Eshleman, Rock Falls Pizza Sauce
Spaghetti Sauce 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison BREADS AND MUFFINS Loaf White Bread (Yeast) 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova Whole Wheat Bread (Yeast) 1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA Cinnamon Bread (Yeast) 1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova French Bread (Yeast) 1. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison 12" Pizza Crust ; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova Any Other Yeast Bread 1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA Yeast Rolls -3 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown; 3. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison Clover Leaf Rolls (Yeast)-3 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 3. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown
Cinnamon Rolls (Yeast) 1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Paul Hummel, Morrison; 3. Judy Wilson, Erie Coffee Cake (Yeast) 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison Carmel Pecan Rolls (Yeast) 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison Pepper Bread 1. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison Garlic Bread 1. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison Zucchini Bread ; 2. Lori Neighbour, Morrison; 3. Diane M Collins, Cordova Banana Bread (No Nuts) 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Lori Neighbour, Morrison; 3. Diane M Collins, Cordova Corn Bread (Small Loaf) ; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison Lemon Bread 1. Jackie Damhoff, Morrison; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA Apricot Bread
1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison Cranberry Bread 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison Pumpkin Bread ; 2. Lori Neighbour, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova Nut Bread 1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova Date Nut Bread 1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison Any Other Quick Bread 1. Diane M Collins, Cordova; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison Any Other Turnover Baking Powder Biscuits (3) ; 2. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 3. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison Raisin Bran Muffins (3) 1. Lori Neighbour, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison Blueberry Muffins (3) 1. Diane M Collins, Cordova; 2. James E Eshleman, Rock Falls; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Pumpkin Muffins (3) 1. Lori Neighbour, Morrison; 2. Diane M Collins, Cordova; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison Apple Muffins (3) ; 2. Diane M Collins, Cordova; 3. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison Corn Muffins (3) ; 2. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova Zucchini Muffins (3) 1. Diane M Collins, Cordova; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Lori Neighbour, Morrison Any Other Muffins (3) ; 2. Diane M Collins, Cordova; 3. Lori Neighbour, Morrison CAKES Rhubarb Cake (No Frosting) ; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova Angel food (No Icing) 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Alyssa Marquez, Sterling; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA Carrot Or Zucchini (White Icing) ; 2. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison Any Other Cake 1. James E Eshleman, Rock Falls; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Lemon Bars ; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA Any Other Pudding Dessert 1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison Coconut Cake (Icing) 1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA White 3 Layer Cake (Icing) 1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova German Chocolate Cake (Icing) 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison Bundt Cake (Icing) 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. James E Eshleman, Rock Falls Banana Cake (Icing) 1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison Recipe Using A Boxed Mix (Icing) 1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Susan Devers, Morrison Jello Cake Yellow Cake (Icing) 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Devil's Food Cake (Chocolate Icing) ; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova Pineapple Upside Down Cake 1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA Jelly Roll 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison Decorated Cupcakes (6) 1. Maddie Jacobs, Sterling; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison Dessert Pizza 1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison Applesauce Cake (Cream Cheese or Light Icing) 1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison Spice Cake (Icing) 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova Chiffon Cake 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA Chocolate Sheet Cake (Icing) 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison Cheesecake-Plain
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Susan Devers, Morrison; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison Cheesecake-Fruit ; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova Cheesecake-Any Other 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison DECORATED CAKES Best Decorated Cake-Amateur (All Edible) 1. Lynn M Conner, Geneseo Best Decorated Cake, (May Use Non Edible Decorations) 1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison Most Unusual Cake, (May Use Non Edible Decorations) 1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison Best Decorated Patriotic Cake (some Non Edible) 1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison COOKIES Decorated Sugar Cookies (12) Peanut Butter Cookies 1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Lori Neighbour, Morrison; 3. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison
Sugar Cookies 1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Lori Neighbour, Morrison; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison Cake Mix Cookies 1. Lori Neighbour, Morrison; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison Sandwich Cookies 1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Lori Neighbour, Morrison; 3. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison Chocolate Chip Cookies 1. Paul Hummel, Morrison; 2. Lori Neighbour, Morrison; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison M & M Cookies 1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Ann Brackemyer, Morrison; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison Filled Cookies 1. Lori Neighbour, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison Gingerdrop Molasses Cookies 1. Lori Neighbour, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Susan Devers, Morrison Drop Cookies 1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Bonny F Kennedy, Fulton Oatmeal Cookies 1. Lori Neighbour, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Ann Brackemyer, Morrison Applesauce Cookies
1. Lori Neighbour, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA Thumbprint Cookies ; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Jackie Damhoff, Morrison Snickerdoodle Cookies 1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Paul Hummel, Morrison; 3. Lori Neighbour, Morrison Date Bars ; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison Carrot Bars ; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison Brownies 1. Lori Neighbour, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison No Bake Cookies 1. Lori Neighbour, Morrison; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison Plain Rice Krispie Treats Cereal Cookies (no Rice Krispies or Oatmeal) 1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Lori Neighbour, Morrison Any Other Cookies 1. Lori Neighbour, Morrison; 2. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 3. Marcia Blean, Sterling
Best Display Cookies & Candy 1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison CANDY Divinity ; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison Carmels ; 2. Judy Wilson, Erie; 3. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison Chocolate Covered Cherries Bridal Mints 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison Chocolate Fudge 1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Lori Neighbour, Morrison Candy, Any Other 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison Cereal Mix 1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Lori Neighbour, Morrison Puppy Chow
Flavored Popcorn ; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 3. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown HOMEMADE PIES Plain Crust ; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Judy Wilson, Erie Cherry 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison Raisin Plain Or Cream Coconut Cream 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison Candy Bar Pie 1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison Any Other Pie 1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison Apple 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison Rhubarb ; 2. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Lemon Meringue 1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison Berry 1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Judy Wilson, Erie; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova Pumpkin 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison Chocolate Cream ; 2. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova Peanut Butter ; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison Peach 1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison Pecan ; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova Banana Cream 1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova Custard 1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison GRANDMA'S GOODY BASKET
Grandma's Goodie Basket Display (Sponsored by Farmers National Bank, Morrison) 1. Melisa Turner, Prophetstown; 2. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison; 3. James E Eshleman, Rock Falls -30-