Tarrant, Becker, Wurl Garner Ribbons At State Fair

SPRINGFIELD -- Returning to the Illinois State Fair to compete in the antiques division of the hobby department for the first time in four years, Kimberly Tarrant came away on Wednesday with three wins and two runner-up finishes from six entries.

Tarrant, a native of Shumway who now resides in Altamont, won blue ribbons for Milk Glass, Berry Set, and Hot Chocolate Set, while taking runner-up honors in Pressed, Colored Glass and Water Set. Her winning pieces were manufactured in 1910, 1898, and 1905, respectively.

Kurt Becker of Altamont had wins in Carnival Glass, Cut Glass, Bride’s Basket, Illinois State Fair Souvenirs, and Pressed, Colored Glass, giving Effingham County a total of eight victories in the hobby department.

In the Division II -- General Department, Textiles, Susie Wurl of Altamont captured 17 first place finishes, two seconds and a third.

Wurl's first place finishes included:

Division I -- Construction

Adult Accessories Purse Evening; Adult Accessories Purse Everyday; Child's Decorated Sweatshirt; Construction Bib, Any style; Construction Cloth Toy, Not Doll Or Animal, Stuffed Or Not Stuffed

Knitted Or Crocheted Items

Afghan-Crocheted In One Piece; Best Infants And Childrens Garment; Best Of Division 3 Knitted Or Crocheted; Infant Or Child's Set, 2 or More Crocheted Pieces; Infant Or Childs Sweater Crocheted; Infant's Carriage Robe Or Crib Blanket-Crocheted; 

Miscellaneous

Any Machine Enbroidered Home Decoration

Textiles Pillows, Coverings and Pictures

Appliqued Towel; Best Pillow Case, Dresser Scarf, Towel, Tablecloth; Home Deocrating Machine Embroidered; Large Pictures Miscellaneous Or Upcycled (using recycled handmade item); Small  Miscellaneous Pictures (only pictures not already listed)

Wurl's Second Place Finishes:

Division I Construction

Adult Accessories Tote (square bottom must measure between 15-24" on)

Textiles

Pillows, Coverings and Pictures

Machine Embroidered Towel

Wurl's Third Place Finish:

Textiles

Miscellaneous

Table Runner