NEWS RELEASE					 			     August 15, 2011
For Immediate Release				 		        Contact: Lori Chappell
									       515/262-3111, ext. 204

Old Exhibits Earn New Awards at Iowa State Fair

Iowans took a trip back in time when Heritage Exhibits were judged prior to the start of the 2011 Iowa State Fair.  

Limited to genuine artifacts that are at least 50 years old, entries in the Heritage Exhibits division are evaluated on the authenticity and condition of the artifact.

The historical exhibits included a special Butter Cow Souvenir class in celebration of 100 years of the Butter Cow.  Other exhibits included colored or opaque glass, pottery, clear glass, china, toys, jewelry, paper, dry goods, furnishings, animal equipment, metals, small item collections, small glass item collections, primitives, large item collections and a special division.

Fairgoers can catch a glimpse of yesteryear by visiting the historical artifacts on display every day of the Fair from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in Pioneer Hall.

Complete results below:
	
ANIMAL EQUIPMENT
Bridle Rosettes
1) William Ryan, West Des Moines

Sleigh Bells
1) Al Flowers, Toledo
2) Sara Hastings, Madrid
3) Jim Romer, Algona
4) Lowell Reed, West Des Moines

Cow or Sheep Bells
1) David Kalsem, Cambridge
2) Melvin Shivvers, Des Moines
3) Eileen M. Thomas, West Des Moines

Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Al Flowers, Toledo
2) Sara Hastings, Madrid
3) Jan Trometer, Jamaica
4) Vonnie Noah, Des Moines

Sweepstakes: Al Flowers, Toledo

CHINA
Plate - animals or birds
1) Jim Romer, Algona
2) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
3) Kay Peterson, West Des Moines
4) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch

Plate - flowers or fruit
1) Kay Peterson, West Des Moines
2) Martha Hyland, Des Moines
3) Kristi Zeransky, Redfield
4) Christine and Mark Huston, Wellman
Cracker or Biscuit Jar
1) Elaine Siddell, Iowa City
2) Rhonda Paul, Des Moines
3) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
4) Cecelia A. Mesecher, Pleasantville

Nippon
1) Mary Jack, Indianola
2) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
3) Kay Peterson, West Des Moines
4) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights

China Place Setting
1) Sarah Maxwell Leckband, Van Meter
2) Connie D. Cooper, Adel
3) Barbara Kenney, Nevada
4) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch

Berry Set
1) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
2) Elaine Siddell, Iowa City

Vase
1) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
2) Mary Jack, Indianola
3) Kay Peterson, West Des Moines
4) Elaine Siddell, Iowa City

Shaving Mug or Mustache Cup
1) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
2) Gary Fischer, Altoona
3) Mary A. Trupp, Des Moines
4) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch

Decorative Bowl
1) Kay Peterson, West Des Moines
2) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
3) Melvin and Karla Kellis, Des Moines
4) Jim Romer, Algona

Teapot
1) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
2) Barbara Kenney, Nevada
3) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
4) J.O. Parker, Montezuma

Flow Blue
1) Mary A. Trupp, Des Moines
2) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
3) Cecelia A. Mesecher, Pleasantville
4) Jim Romer, Algona

Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
2) Mary Jack, Indianola
3) Vonnie Noah, Des Moines
4) William Ryan, West Des Moines

Sweepstakes: Mary A. Trupp, Des Moines

CLEAR GLASS
Water Pitcher - Pressed
1) Melvin and Karla Kellis, Des Moines
2) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
3) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
4) Colette Wortman, Urbandale

Covered Bowl or Jar
1) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
2) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
3) Juliette Houseman, Urbandale
4) Janet Schuessler, Huxley

Cake Plate on Standard
1) Christine and Mark Huston, Wellman
2) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
3) Mary A. Trupp, Des Moines
4) Rhonda Paul, Des Moines

Water Pitcher - Cut
1) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
2) Linda Kendrick, West Des Moines

Compote with Lid
1) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
2) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
3) Vera Golightly, Van Meter
4) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch

Berry Set
1) Eileen M. Thomas, West Des Moines
2) Gerri Gerlach, Nevada
3) Elaine Siddell, Iowa City
4) Caron Osberg, Urbandale

Vase
1) William Snyder, Waukee
2) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
3) Elaine Siddell, Iowa City
4) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch

Knife Rest
1) Michele Battles, Pleasant Hill
2) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
3) Elaine Siddell, Iowa City
4) Cecelia A. Mesecher, Pleasantville

Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
2) Melvin and Karla Kellis, Des Moines
3) Jan Trometer, Jamaica
4) Jennifer Moorehead, Polk City

Sweepstakes: William Snyder, Waukee

COLORED OR OPAQUE GLASS
Depression - Depression Era and Elegant
1) Janet Luing, Panora
2) Rhonda Paul, Des Moines
3) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
4) David Cronk, Perry

Depression Place Setting
1) Vera Golightly, Van Meter
2) Sandy Hoenig, Ames
3) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
4) William Ryan, West Des Moines

Carnival
1) Elaine Siddell, Iowa City
2) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
3) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
4) Carol Tripp, Union

Souvenir Glass
1) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
2) Elaine Siddell, Iowa City
3) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
4) Christine and Mark Huston, Wellman

Cranberry
1) Kay Peterson, West Des Moines
2) Fredrika Dixon, West Des Moines
3) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
4) Mary P. Smith, Des Moines

Slag or Milk Glass
1) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
2) Sheryl Vust, Pleasant Hill
3) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
4) Rosann Rogers, Slater

Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
2) Fredrika Dixon, West Des Moines
3) Melvin Shivvers, Des Moines
4) Ruth Mcdonald, State Center

Sweepstakes: Kay Peterson, West Des Moines

DRY GOODS
Lady's Dress
1) Martha Hyland, Des Moines
2) Cecelia A. Mesecher, Pleasantville
3) Denise Andreas, Ankeny
4) Diana Whistler, Carlisle

Lady's Fan, Parasol or Button Shoes
1) Kristi Zeransky, Redfield
2) Vonnie Noah, Des Moines
3) Linda McGraw Johns, Pleasantville
4) Barbara Kenney, Nevada

Hand Bag
1) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
2) Lesanne Fliehler, Coralville
3) Carol Tripp, Union
4) Eileen M. Thomas, West Des Moines

Lady's Compact
1) Melvin and Karla Kellis, Des Moines
2) Juliette Houseman, Urbandale
3) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
4) William Ryan, West Des Moines

Tablecloth, lace
1) Barbara Kenney, Nevada
2) Kristi Zeransky, Redfield
3) Diana Bedwell, Norwalk

Man's Cane
1) David Cronk, Perry
2) Phyllis Duncan, Des Moines
3) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
4) Sandy Hoenig, Ames

Lady's or Man's Hat
1) Kristi Zeransky, Redfield
2) Jim Romer, Algona
3) Phyllis Duncan, Des Moines
4) Ernest Whistler, Carlisle

Christening Gown
1) Mel Hrubetz, Windsor Heights
2) Martha Hyland, Des Moines
3) Shelly Street, Des Moines
4) Michelle Linkvis, Clive

Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Martha Hyland, Des Moines
2) Lowell Reed, West Des Moines
3) Diana Whistler, Carlisle
4) Ruth Mcdonald, State Center

Sweepstakes: Kristi Zeransky, Redfield

FURNISHINGS
Child's Rocker
1) Cecelia A Mesecher, Pleasantville

Kitchen or Mantel Clock
1) Sandy Hoenig, Ames
2) Sara Hastings, Madrid
3) Rhonda Paul, Des Moines
4) J.O. Parker, Montezuma

Lamp - Kerosene
1) Melvin and Karla Kellis, Des Moines
2) Greta Herrstrom, Madrid
3) Mary Morel Briggs, Des Moines
4) Al Flowers, Toledo

Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Vonnie Noah, Des Moines
2) Barbara Kenney, Nevada
3) Christine and Mark Huston, Wellman
4) Janet Schuessler, Huxley

Sweepstakes: Melvin and Karla Kellis, Des Moines

JEWELRY
Lady's Bracelet or Brooch – Costume
1) Kristi Zeransky, Redfield
2) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
3) William Ryan, West Des Moines
4) Sandy Hoenig, Ames

Lady's Necklace - Costume
1) David Cronk, Perry
2) Janet Schuessler, Huxley
3) Jan Trometer, Jamaica
4) Jennifer Moorehead, Polk City

Lady's Bracelet or Brooch - Fine
1) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
2) Linda L. Shivvers, Des Moines
3) Fredrika Dixon, West Des Moines
4) Brenda Smith, Urbandale

Lady's Necklace - Fine
1) Jennifer Moorehead, Polk City
2) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
3) Linda L. Shivvers, Des Moines
4) Margaret Frick, Ankeny

Hat Pin or Stick Pin
1) Eileen M. Thomas, West Des Moines
2) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
3) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
4) Ernest Whistler, Carlisle

Pocket Watch - Men's or Women's
1) Mel Hrubetz, Windsor Heights
2) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
3) Susan Glick, Indianola
4) Linda McGraw Johns, Pleasantville

Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
2) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
3) Sandy Hoenig, Ames
4) Rhonda Paul, Des Moines

Sweepstakes: Colette Wortman, Urbandale

LARGE ITEM COLLECTIONS
Homemaking
1) Warren County Historical Society, Indianola

Industry and Crafts
1) Cecelia A. Mesecher, Pleasantville

Worthy Collection Not Listed
1) James Shirbroun, Ames
2) Lowell Reed, West Des Moines
3) John Casey, Des Moines

METALS
Silver - Sugar and Creamer
1) Barbara Kenney, Nevada

Silver - Teapot or Coffee Pot
1) Barbara Kenney, Nevada

Silver - Napkin Ring
1) Elaine Siddell, Iowa City
2) Mary P. Smith, Des Moines

Silver - Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Kay Peterson, West Des Moines
2) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
3) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
4) Diana Whistler, Carlisle

Brass/Copper - Tea Kettle
1) Vera Golightly, Van Meter
2) Ernest Whistler, Carlisle

Brass/Copper - Candle Holders
1) Kay Peterson, West Des Moines

Brass/Copper - Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
2) Roger Horton, Woodward
3) Fredrika Dixon, West Des Moines
4) Elaine Siddell, Iowa City

Cast Iron - Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Sally Wharff, Norwalk
2) Mary Jack, Indianola
3) Eileen M. Thomas, West Des Moines
4) Barbara Kenney, Nevada

Sweepstakes: Colette Wortman, Urbandale

PAPER
Tintype
1) Melvin Shivvers, Des Moines
2) William Ryan, West Des Moines
3) Mel Hrubetz, Windsor Heights
4) Al Flowers, Toledo

Photograph Album
1) Christine and Mark Huston, Wellman
2) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
3) Sandy Hoenig, Ames
4) Al Flowers, Toledo

Framed Prints
1) Miriam Armintrout, Des Moines
2) Denise Andreas, Ankeny
3) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
4) Martha DeVries, Altoona

Book
1) Ruth Mcdonald, State Center
2) Al Flowers, Toledo
3) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
4) Lowell Reed, West Des Moines

Book - Children's
1) Denise Andreas, Ankeny
2) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
3) Linda L. Shivvers, Des Moines
4) Linda McGraw Johns, Pleasantville

Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Roger Horton, Woodward
2) Janis Johnson, Bondurant
3) Angie Richard, Perry
4) Susan Glick, Indianola

Sweepstakes: Roger Horton, Woodward

POTTERY
Van Briggle or Hull
1) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
2) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
3) Gerri Gerlach, Nevada
4) Linda Pitt, Bondurant

Weller or Roseville
1) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
2) Mel Hrubetz, Windsor Heights
3) Kay Peterson, West Des Moines
4) David Cronk, Perry

Hall
1) Jan Trometer, Jamaica
2) Janet Schuessler, Huxley
3) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
4) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights

Fiesta
1) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
2) Sally Wharff, Norwalk
3) Angie Richard, Perry
4) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights

Majolica
1) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
2) Elaine Siddell, Iowa City
3) Mary Morel Briggs, Des Moines
4) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights

Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Jeri Babb, Des Moines
2) David Cronk, Perry
3) Lowell Reed, West Des Moines
4) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights

Sweepstakes: Jeri Babb, Des Moines

PRIMITIVES
Coffee Grinder
1) Mary P. Smith, Des Moines
2) Phyllis Duncan, Des Moines
3) Barbara Kenney, Nevada
4) Al Flowers, Toledo

Kitchenware - Wooden
1) Barbara Kenney, Nevada
2) Elaine Siddell, Iowa City
3) Sheryl Vust, Pleasant Hill
4) Gerri Gerlach, Nevada

Kitchenware - Cast Iron
1) Melvin and Karla Kellis, Des Moines
2) Mary P. Smith, Des Moines
3) Al Flowers, Toledo
4) Susan Glick, Indianola

Kitchenware - Granite
1) Mary P. Smith, Des Moines
2) Al Flowers, Toledo
3) Barbara Kenney, Nevada
4) Lowell Reed, West Des Moines

Stoneware - Iowa Made
1) Greta Herrstrom, Madrid
2) Lowell Reed, West Des Moines

Stoneware - Blue and White
1) Vera Golightly, Van Meter
2) Sandy Hoenig, Ames
3) Linda Kendrick, West Des Moines
4) Susan Glick, Indianola

Stoneware
1) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
2) Kristi Zeransky, Redfield
3) William Snyder, Waukee
4) Vonnie Noah, Des Moines

Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Kristi Zeransky, Redfield
2) Tom Brooks, Des Moines
3) Linda Kendrick, West Des Moines
4) Mary Morel Briggs, Des Moines

Sweepstakes: Mary P. Smith, Des Moines

SMALL GLASS ITEM COLLECTIONS
Perfume Bottles
1) Elaine Siddell, Iowa City
2) Barbara Kenney, Nevada
3) Eileen M. Thomas, West Des Moines
4) Juliette Houseman, Urbandale

Paperweights
1) Linda Pitt, Bondurant

Open Salts
1) Vera Golightly, Van Meter
2) Eileen M. Thomas, West Des Moines
3) Sandy Hoenig, Ames
4) Mary A. Trupp, Des Moines

Toothpick Holders
1) Kay Peterson, West Des Moines
2) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
3) Elaine Siddell, Iowa City
4) Gerri Gerlach, Nevada

Worthy Collection Not Listed
1) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
2) Mary A. Trupp, Des Moines
3) Elaine Siddell, Iowa City
4) William Ryan, West Des Moines

Sweepstakes: Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch

SMALL ITEM COLLECTIONS
Indian Artifacts
1) Al Flowers, Toledo
2) William Ryan, West Des Moines
3) Mary A. Trupp, Des Moines

Head Vases
1) Melvin and Karla Kellis, Des Moines

World War I Artifacts
1) Christopher Johnson, Des Moines
2) Scott Andreas, Ankeny
3) Kristi Zeransky, Redfield
4) Mary A. Trupp, Des Moines

World War II Artifacts
1) Eileen M. Thomas, West Des Moines
2) Jan Trometer, Jamaica
3) William Ryan, West Des Moines

Bells
1) Eileen M. Thomas, West Des Moines
2) Sandy Hoenig, Ames

Spoons - Souvenir/Sterling
1) Al Flowers, Toledo
2) David Cronk, Perry
3) Ruth Mcdonald, State Center
4) Sharon Powell, Urbandale

Postcards
1) Jim Romer, Algona
2) Al Flowers, Toledo
3) Elaine Siddell, Iowa City
4) Rhonda Paul, Des Moines

Advertising Tins
1) Tom Brooks, Des Moines
2) Susan Glick, Indianola
3) Kristi Zeransky, Redfield
4) Al Flowers, Toledo

Locks & Keys
1) Al Flowers, Toledo

Worthy Collection Not Listed
1) Mel Hrubetz, Windsor Heights
2) Jim Romer, Algona
3) Roger Horton, Woodward
4) Christopher Johnson, Des Moines

Sweepstakes: Christopher Johnson, Des Moines

SPECIAL
Iowa Souvenir
1) Linda Kendrick, West Des Moines
2) Mel Hrubetz, Windsor Heights
3) Jean Roe, Windsor Heights
4) Roger Horton, Woodward

Iowa State Fair Souvenir
1) Roger Horton, Woodward
2) Pat Nizzi, Des Moines
3) Rebecca Knowler, Oskaloosa
4) Lou Greenman, St. Charles

Dolls - Bisque or China
1) Sara Hastings, Madrid
2) Kristi Zeransky, Redfield
3) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
4) Connie D. Cooper, Adel

Cookie Jars
1) Barbara Kenney, Nevada
2) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
3) Rosann Rogers, Slater
4) Linda Pitt, Bondurant

Christmas Ornament
1) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
2) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
3) Lonis McCollum, Des Moines
4) Vonnie Noah, Des Moines

Milk Bottle
1) Michele Battles, Pleasant Hill
2) Ginny Tygart, Iowa City
3) Al Flowers, Toledo
4) Jim Romer, Algona

Butter Cow Souvenir
1) Roger Horton, Woodward
2) Jim Romer, Algona
3) Jan Trometer, Jamaica

Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Tom Brooks, Des Moines
2) Gary Fischer, Altoona
3) Kristi Zeransky, Redfield
4) Roger Horton, Woodward

Sweepstakes: Tom Brooks, Des Moines

TOYS
Wind-Up Tin Toy
1) Gary Fischer, Altoona
2) Dale Belieu, Sr., Des Moines
3) Angie Richard, Perry
4) Mel Hrubetz, Windsor Heights

Toy Car or Truck
1) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
2) Vera Golightly, Van Meter
3) William Ryan, West Des Moines
4) Sheryl Vust, Pleasant Hill

Cast Iron Toy
1) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
2) Dale Belieu, Sr., Des Moines
3) Angie Richard, Perry
4) Phyllis Duncan, Des Moines

Set of Doll Dishes
1) David Cronk, Perry
2) Marilyn A. Cook, West Branch
3) Lou Greenman, St. Charles
4) Rhonda Paul, Des Moines

Teddy Bear
1) Pat Nizzi, Des Moines
2) Sandy Hoenig, Ames

Child's Household Item
1) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
2) Phyllis Duncan, Des Moines
3) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
4) Al Flowers, Toledo

Cast Iron Bank
1) Al Flowers, Toledo
2) Mary A. Trupp, Des Moines
3) Barbara Kenney, Nevada
4) Nanette Hall, Des Moines

Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Carol Tripp, Union
2) Frank Koss, Clive
3) Dale Belieu, Sr., Des Moines
4) Melvin and Karla Kellis, Des Moines

Sweepstakes: Gary Fischer, Altoona

“Nothing Compares” to the 2011 Iowa State Fair, celebrating 100 years of the Butter Cow August 11-21. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines, and are open 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. each day of the Fair. Exhibit hours may vary. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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