Local, Area Fairgoers Earn Awards At Illinois State Fair

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Published on August 12 2024 1:20 pm
Last Updated on August 12 2024 1:44 pm
Written by Millie Lange

Several area competitors earned awards at the Illinois State Fair.

Two Altamont residents pulled in numerous awards.

Susie Wurl captured in 17 first place finishes, four seconds, one third, one fourth, one sixth and one ninth. She also claimed the Marian Brockschmidt excellence in textiles award.

Kurt Becker picked up 22 awards in several categories. He claimed six first place finishes along with four seconds, two thirds, four fourths, four fifths and two sixths.

Scott Beal of Mason placed in seven categories.

Also of Mason, Emma Wendling had one first and four seconds.

Kate Weber of Effingham was a winner in three categories, finished second twice, fifth twice and seventh once.

Sarah Sasse of Dieterich claimed six first place awards, one second, two third, two sixths and two sevenths.

 

KURT BECKER

 ALTAMONT , IL

 

Fifth place Ribbon 5th Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
O-HOBBY
OPEN HOBBY
ANTIQUES
BRIDE BASKET (1 ONLY) ANTIQUES
Second place Ribbon 2nd Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
O-HOBBY
OPEN HOBBY
ANTIQUES
CARNIVAL GLASS (MAX 1) NOT TO EXCEED 18''
First place Ribbon 1st Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
O-HOBBY
OPEN HOBBY
ANTIQUES
CLEAR PRESSED PATTERN GLASS (MAX 1)
First place Ribbon 1st Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
O-HOBBY
OPEN HOBBY
ANTIQUES
COVERED DISHES(NO SOUP TUREENS) (MAX 1)
Fifth place Ribbon 5th Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
O-HOBBY
OPEN HOBBY
ANTIQUES
CREAM PITCHER (MAX 3)
Third place Ribbon 3rd Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
O-HOBBY
OPEN HOBBY
ANTIQUES
DAIRY JARS (QUARTS AND/OR PINTS)(MAX 3) NOT TO EXCEED 10" IN HEIGHT
Fourth place Ribbon 4th Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
O-HOBBY
OPEN HOBBY
ANTIQUES
FIVE VALENTINES
Sixth place Ribbon 6th Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
O-HOBBY
OPEN HOBBY
ANTIQUES
GLASS, CUT (MAX 1) (NO ACCESSORIES)
First place Ribbon 1st Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
O-HOBBY
OPEN HOBBY
ANTIQUES
GLASS, PRESSED, COLORED (MAX 3)
Fourth place Ribbon 4th Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
O-HOBBY
OPEN HOBBY
ANTIQUES
HAND PAINTED CHINA DISHES (MAX 2)
Second place Ribbon 2nd Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
O-HOBBY
OPEN HOBBY
ANTIQUES
INKWELL SETS (ANY MATERIAL) ONLY 1
First place Ribbon 1st Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
O-HOBBY
OPEN HOBBY
ANTIQUES
MESH OR BEADED PURSE(1)
First place Ribbon 1st Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
O-HOBBY
OPEN HOBBY
ANTIQUES
MILK GLASS(MAX 1)
Third place Ribbon 3rd Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
O-HOBBY
OPEN HOBBY
ANTIQUES
MOST UNUSUAL ANTIQUE (HT NOT TO EXCEED 20'') 1 ONLY
Second place Ribbon 2nd Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
O-HOBBY
OPEN HOBBY
ANTIQUES
SODA POP BOTTLES (MAX 3)
Sixth place Ribbon 6th Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
O-HOBBY
OPEN HOBBY
ANTIQUES
STEMMED GOBLETS,ANY GLASS, CRYSTAL, PRESS GLASS, MILK GLASS, ETC. ANTI
Fifth place Ribbon 5th Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
O-HOBBY
OPEN HOBBY
ANTIQUES
SUGAR & CREAMER SET (ONE ONLY)
Fourth place Ribbon 4th Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
O-HOBBY
OPEN HOBBY
ANTIQUES
TOYS MOUNTED ON 8"X11" MAT (HT NOT TO EXCEED 12'') (MAX 1)
Fifth place Ribbon 5th Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
O-HOBBY
OPEN HOBBY
ANTIQUES
WATER SETS (PITCHER AND 2 TUMBLERS)
First place Ribbon 1st Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
O-HOBBY
OPEN HOBBY
COLLECTION OF MISC
IL STATE FAIR SOUVENIRS OR RIBBONS MAX 5 NO DUPES OF PREV YRS MAX 10"
Fourth place Ribbon 4th Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
O-HOBBY
OPEN HOBBY
COLLECTION OF MISC
POLITICAL/ADVERTISING BUTTONS-MOUNTED ON 12" X 15" CARDS (MAX. 10)
Second place Ribbon 2nd Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
W-ART
AMATEUR ART EXHIBITS
OPEN CLASS
2024 THEMED PHOTOGRAPH: FAIRS & FESTIVALS

 

SUSIE WURL
ALTAMONT , IL

First place Ribbon 1st Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
DIVISION 1 - CONSTRUCTION
ADULT ACCESSORIES PURSE EVENING
Fourth place Ribbon 4th Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
DIVISION 1 - CONSTRUCTION
ADULT ACCESSORIES PURSE, EVERYDAY
First place Ribbon 1st Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
DIVISION 1 - CONSTRUCTION
BIB, ANY STYLE
First place Ribbon 1st Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
DIVISION 1 - CONSTRUCTION
CHILD'S DECORATED SWEATSHIRT
First place Ribbon 1st Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
DIVISION 1 - CONSTRUCTION
CLOTH TOY, STUFFED OR NOT STUFFED, NOT A DOLL OR ANIMAL
Second place Ribbon 2nd Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
DIVISION 1 - CONSTRUCTION
INFANT'S HAT OR BONNET
Sixth place Ribbon 6th Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
DOLLS AND ANIMALS
DOLL OR STUFFED ANIMAL (1) UNDER 24"
First place Ribbon 1st Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
HOLIDAY CRAFT
ONLY STITCHED ITEM NOT COVERED IN HOLIDAY CRAFT
First place Ribbon 1st Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
KNITTED OR CROCHETED ITEMS
AFGHAN - CROCHETED IN 1 PIECE
Second place Ribbon 2nd Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
KNITTED OR CROCHETED ITEMS
BEST BEDSPREAD/AFGHAN ITEM
Second place Ribbon 2nd Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
KNITTED OR CROCHETED ITEMS
BEST INFANTS AND CHILDRENS GARMENT
First place Ribbon 1st Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
KNITTED OR CROCHETED ITEMS
DISH RAG OR DECORATED TOWEL (ONLY ONE) KNITTED OR CROCHETED
Sixth place Ribbon 6th Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
KNITTED OR CROCHETED ITEMS
HATS/SCARVES (1 ITEM OR A COMBINATION) KNITTED OR CROCHETED
First place Ribbon 1st Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
KNITTED OR CROCHETED ITEMS
INFANT OR CHILDRENS GARMENT, 2 OR MORE PIECES- CROCHETED
First place Ribbon 1st Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
KNITTED OR CROCHETED ITEMS
INFANT OR CHILDS SWEATER CROCHETED
Fourth place Ribbon 4th Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
KNITTED OR CROCHETED ITEMS
INFANT'S CARRIAGE ROBE OR CRIB BLANKET-CROCHETED
Fourth place Ribbon 4th Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
KNITTED OR CROCHETED ITEMS
KNITTED OR CROCHETED POT HOLDER, PRACTICAL USE
Second place Ribbon 2nd Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
MISC
BEST MISCELLANEOUS ITEM
First place Ribbon 1st Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
MISC
MISC ANY MACHINE EMBROIDERED HOME DECORATION
9th
Place
 DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
MISC
MISC TABLE RUNNER
First place Ribbon 1st Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
PILLOWS, COVERINGS AND PICTURES
APPLIQUED TOWEL
Second place Ribbon 2nd Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
PILLOWS, COVERINGS AND PICTURES
BEST LARGE PICTURE
First place Ribbon 1st Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
PILLOWS, COVERINGS AND PICTURES
BEST PILLOW CASE, DRESSER SCARF, TOWEL, TABLECLOTH
Fourth place Ribbon 4th Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
PILLOWS, COVERINGS AND PICTURES
HOME DECORATING MACHINE EMBROIDERED
First place Ribbon 1st Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
PILLOWS, COVERINGS AND PICTURES
HOME DECORATING MEMORY PILLOW
Second place Ribbon 2nd Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
PILLOWS, COVERINGS AND PICTURES
HOME DECORATING MISCELLANEOUS PILLOW (NOT ALREADY LISTED)
First place Ribbon 1st Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
PILLOWS, COVERINGS AND PICTURES
LARGE PICTURES MISCELLANEOUS OR UPCYCLED (USING RECYCLED HANDMADE ITEM
First place Ribbon 1st Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
PILLOWS, COVERINGS AND PICTURES
MACHINE EMBROIDERED PILLOW CASE OR DRESSER SCARF
Third place Ribbon 3rd Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
PILLOWS, COVERINGS AND PICTURES
MACHINE EMBROIDERED TOWEL
First place Ribbon 1st Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
PILLOWS, COVERINGS AND PICTURES
SMALL MISCELLANEOUS PICTURES (ONLY PICTURES NOT ALREADY LISTED)

 

SARAH SASSE
DIETERICH , IL

First place Ribbon 1st Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
DIVISION 1 - CONSTRUCTION
BEST CHILD'S ITEM-CONSTRUCTION
7th
Place
 DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
DIVISION 1 - CONSTRUCTION
CHILD'S PARTY/SUNDAY CLOTHES
Sixth place Ribbon 6th Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
DIVISION 1 - CONSTRUCTION
CHILD'S SPORTSWEAR
First place Ribbon 1st Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
DIVISION 1 - CONSTRUCTION
INFANT'S HAT OR BONNET
First place Ribbon 1st Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
DIVISION 1 - CONSTRUCTION
INFANT'S OUTFIT
First place Ribbon 1st Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
DIVISION 1 - CONSTRUCTION
MATCHING CHILD'S OUTFITS
Sixth place Ribbon 6th Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
DOLLS AND ANIMALS
SEWN WARDROBE FOR ONE DOLL OR STUFFED ANIMAL
7th
Place
 DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
DOLLS AND ANIMALS
SEWN WARDROBE FOR ONE DOLL OR STUFFED ANIMAL
Second place Ribbon 2nd Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
STYLE SHOW
ADULT CASUAL SPORTSWEAR(NO EXERCISE) 1 OR 2 PIECES
Third place Ribbon 3rd Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
STYLE SHOW
CHILD'S PARTY/SUNDAY CLOTHES (AGE 3-12) MADE BY ADULT
Third place Ribbon 3rd Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
STYLE SHOW
CHILD'S SPORTSWEAR (AGE 3-12), MADE BY ADULT
First place Ribbon 1st Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
STYLE SHOW
MULTIPLE MATCHING CHILD'S OUTFIT (2 CHILDREN OR CHILD AND ADULT)
First place Ribbon 1st Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
STYLE SHOW
RECYCLED/UNCONVENTIONAL GARMNET

SCOTT BEAL

MASON , IL

Fifth place Ribbon 5th Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
O-HOBBY
OPEN HOBBY
ANTIQUES
BERRY SET, BOWL AND 2 SAUCERS (ONLY 1)
Fourth place Ribbon 4th Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
O-HOBBY
OPEN HOBBY
ANTIQUES
BRIDE BASKET (1 ONLY) ANTIQUES
Sixth place Ribbon 6th Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
O-HOBBY
OPEN HOBBY
ANTIQUES
CLEAR PRESSED PATTERN GLASS (MAX 1)
Third place Ribbon 3rd Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
O-HOBBY
OPEN HOBBY
ANTIQUES
COVERED DISHES(NO SOUP TUREENS) (MAX 1)
Second place Ribbon 2nd Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
O-HOBBY
OPEN HOBBY
ANTIQUES
GLASS, PRESSED, COLORED (MAX 3)
First place Ribbon 1st Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
O-HOBBY
OPEN HOBBY
ANTIQUES
MEN'S JEWELRY OR ACCESSORIES (MAX 3)
Second place Ribbon 2nd Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
O-HOBBY
OPEN HOBBY
ANTIQUES
SMALL WORLDS FAIR SOUVENIR ITEMS (PRIOR 1945)MAX 3. NO LRG ITEMS ANTIQ

KATE WEBER
EFFINGHAM , IL

First place Ribbon 1st Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
KNITTED OR CROCHETED ITEMS
AFGHAN - KNITTED
Second place Ribbon 2nd Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
KNITTED OR CROCHETED ITEMS
ANY FELTED ITEM
First place Ribbon 1st Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
KNITTED OR CROCHETED ITEMS
BEST MEN'S & WOMEN'S GARMENT
Second place Ribbon 2nd Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
KNITTED OR CROCHETED ITEMS
BEST OF DIVISION 3 KNITTED OR CROCHETED
First place Ribbon 1st Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
KNITTED OR CROCHETED ITEMS
SHAWL- KNITTED OR CROCHETED
Fifth place Ribbon 5th Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
KNITTED OR CROCHETED ITEMS
SHAWL- KNITTED OR CROCHETED
7th
Place
 DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
KNITTED OR CROCHETED ITEMS
SWEATER- KNITTED (FISHERMAN OR WITH CABLES)
Fifth place Ribbon 5th Place DIVISION II - GENERAL
M-TEXTILES
TEXTILES
KNITTED OR CROCHETED ITEMS
SWEATER, ANY OTHER - KNITTED

EMMA WENDLING
MASON , IL

Second place Ribbon 2nd Place DIVISION III - JUNIOR
JUNIOR HORSE SHOW
ENGLISH AND WESTERN DIVISION 5
ENGLISH OR WESTERN TRAIL CLASS-H/P, EX 8-9
Showing: A STELLAR SENSATION           
First place Ribbon 1st Place DIVISION III - JUNIOR
JUNIOR HORSE SHOW
GYMKHANA DIVISION 7
BARREL RACE-HORSE OR PONY, EXHIBITORS AGE 8-9
Showing: FLASH           
Second place Ribbon 2nd Place DIVISION III - JUNIOR
JUNIOR HORSE SHOW
GYMKHANA DIVISION 7
FLAG RACE-HORSE OR PONY, EXHIBITORS AGE 8-9
Showing: FLASH           
Second place Ribbon 2nd Place DIVISION III - JUNIOR
JUNIOR HORSE SHOW
WESTERN HORSE DIVISION 6
CONF. STOCK HORSE TYPE-4 YR & OLDER MARES OVER 56", NO QH, EX ANY AGE
Showing: A STELLAR SENSATION           
Second place Ribbon 2nd Place DIVISION III - JUNIOR
JUNIOR HORSE SHOW
WESTERN HORSE DIVISION 6
WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP-HORSE OVER 56", WALK/TROT, EXHIBITORS AGE 8-9
Showing: A STELLAR SENSATION           
First place Ribbon 1st Place DIVISION III - JUNIOR
JUNIOR HORSE SHOW
WESTERN HORSE DIVISION 6
WESTERN PLEASURE-HORSE OVER 56", WALK/TROT, EXHIBITORS AGE 8-9
Showing: A STELLAR SENSATION           
Second place Ribbon 2nd Place DIVISION III - JUNIOR
JUNIOR HORSE SHOW
WESTERN HORSE DIVISION 6
WESTERN SHOWMANSHIP-HORSE/PONY, EXHIBITORS AGE 8-9
Showing: A STELLAR SENSATION