Special contests highlight county fair
The McClain County Fair featured several Family and Consumer Science-related contests that attracted numerous participants. Results are as follows:
Quilt Block Challenge
1st place, Anna Morris, Blanchard; 2nd place, Darlene Henry, Lindsay; 3rd place, Velma Little, Wayne; 4th place, Deborah White, Blanchard; 5th place, Glenda Kilpatrick, Purcell. Quilt Raffle Winner—Rebecca Shaw, Blanchard. Best of Show Cake— Beth Bollinger, Blanchard. Best of Show Pie—Taylor Elliott, Newcastle. Best of Show Salsa— Beth Bollinger, Blanchard. Best of Show Quilt— Artie McFarland, Newcastle. Best of Show Clothing— Darlene Henry, Lindsay. Best of Show Needlework—Elizabeth Davis, Blanchard. Best of Show Photography—Lourinda Renee, Washington. Best of Show Baking— Norma Howard, Purcell. Best of Wheat Bread
Senior Champion, Melissa Spurlock, Blanchard; Senior Reserve Champion, D’Ann Bollinger, Blanchard. Junior Champion and Reserve Champion, Beth Bollinger, Blanchard.
Ball Fresh Preserving Canning Awards
Adult Fruit—Susie Williams – Allen, Pauls Valley; Darlene Henry, Lindsay. Adult Vegetables—Lori Burton, Purcell; Peggy Howard, Purcell. Youth Vegetables—Beth Bollinger, Blanchard. Adult Pickles—Lois Stephens, Goldsby; Darlene Henry, Lindsay. Youth Pickles—Connor Morrison, Newcastle. Adult Soft Spreads— Deanna Carter, Washington; Peggy Howard, Purcell. Youth Soft Spreads— Chance Moore, Wayne.
Repurposed Garment
1st place, Nancy Richardson, Purcell; 2nd place, Darlene Henry, Lindsay; 3rd place, Deborah White, Blanchard; 4th place, Phyllis Linker, Washington. Repurposed Craft 1st place, Ariel White, Blanchard; 2nd place, Nancy Richardson, Purcell; 3rd place, Deborah White, Blanchard; 4th place, Phyllis Linker, Washington.
Dutch Oven Cooking
Youth Division—1st place, Taylor Elliott, Hailey Haxton, Hunter Haxton; 2nd place, Riley Coffey, Gracie Osborn, Andrew Triplett. Adult Division—1st place, Leah Haxton, Tammy Elliott, Janet Triplett; 2nd place, Brad Elliott, Leon Wilson, Heath Triplett.
OHCE Division
Quality Awards—1st, Washington; 2nd, ECHO; 3rd, Stealey. Booth Awards—1st, ECHO; 2nd, Washington; 3rd, Stealey. Education Exhibit Award—1st, Stealey; 2nd, ECHO; 3rd, Washington.