
John Keith, left, and Wilbur Perry demonstrate ropemaking to children taking part in the children’s games at the Spickard Fall Festival on Friday afternoon.
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Jakob Holtzclaw and Ruth Ann Shipps jump rope during Friday’s Spickard Fall Festival activities.
The Spickard Fall Festival was held over the weekend, with several activities taking place.
Named as the fall festival royalty were Zeb Wilson, son of Erica and Zach Wilson, and Jakob Holtzclaw, son of Charles and Terri Holtzclaw, who tied for king; and Kennedy Schneiderheinze, daughter of Mindy and Burnie Schneiderhenize, queen. The princess was Mason Wilson, son of Jessica and Glenn Wilson.
Winners in Saturday’s adult included:
Best Church Float – 1. Shipwreck Methodist Church Group.
Oldest Woman in the Parade – 1. Clarice Bosley; 2. Mary Rose Watkins.
Most Unusual Entry – 1. Lowell Anderson and his Kiddie Train.
Best Tractor – 1. Gene Wyant; 2. Jerry Karody.
Oldest Tractor – 1. David Cunningham; 2. Milo Simpson.
Best Horse and Rider – 1. Kellene Karody; 2. Faith Baker; 3. Christina Baker.
Winners in the kiddie parade were:
Bikes, Boys – 1. Zeb Wilson; 2. Bentley Adams; 3. Alex Holtzclaw.
Bikes, Girls – 1. Trinity Chapman; 2. Isabella Holtzclaw; 3. Alaina Roberts.
Motorized Vehicles, Boys – 1. Anthony Templeton; 2. Colten Templeton.
Motorized Vehicles, Girls – 1. Katie Chapman.
Theme Entry, Boys – 1. Randy Wilson; 2.Emmitt Marrs.
Theme Entry, Girls – 1. Arizona Youngs.
Winners in the baby show were:
Girls, 4 to 6 months – 1. Zelma Terry, Jessica and Kyle Terry of Jamesport.
Girls, 7 to 12 months – 1. Veronia Vatteroni, John Vatteroni and Jennifer Graves of Chillicothe; 2. Alaya Cabral, Cierra May and Duncan Cabral of Trenton.
Girls, 1-Year-Old – 1. Alice Tharp, Alan and Jamie Tharp of Spickard; 2. Elayna Persell, Shandolyn Bradley and Timmy Persell of Spickard; 3. Annyston Vandever, Taylor Vandever and Kelsey Joiner of Princeton.
Girls, 2-Year-Old – 1. Waverleigh Roberts, Desiree Reed and William Roberts of Spickard; 2. Brooklyn Hall, Libby Tunnell and Robert Hall of Trenton.
Girls, 3-Year-Old – 1. Trinity Chapman, Daniel Chapman and Ashley Baker of Spickard; 2. Tymberleigh Anderson, Sammy Anderson and Natalie McCracken of Trenton.
Boys, 1-Year-Old – 1. Emmitt Marrs, Amy and Zack Marrs of Spickard; 2. Abel Klinginsmith, Samantha Persell and Jonathan Klinginsmith of Spickard; 3. Lane Hostetler, Chelsea White and Emanuel Hostetler of Spickard.
Boys, 2-Year-Old – 1. Memphis Youngs, Jesse and Azaria Youngs of St. Joseph; 1. Bentley Adams, Troy Adams and Daniel Chapman of Spickard; 3. Gordon Anderson, Sammy Anderson and Natalie McCracken of Trenton.
Winners in the Quilt Show were:
Handquilted – 1. Peggy Tipton, 2. Peggy Tipton.
Machine Quilted – 1. Kris Smith, 2. Sue McIntosh, 3. Kris Smith.
Appliqued – 1. Edna Cunningham.
Embroidered – 1. Sue McIntosh.
Oldest – 1. Mary Burkeybile, 2. Martha Owen.
Baby Quilt – 1. Mary Burkeybile, 2. Mary Burkeybile.
Throw – 1. Sue McIntosh, 2. Sue McIntosh, 3. Martha Owen.
Needlework winners included:
Embroidery – 1. Kay Dinsmore.
Crochet – 1. Martha Owen, 2. Kay Dinsmore.
Any Other – 1. Martha Owen, 2. Martha Owen, 3. Martha Owen.
Arts and Crafts, Adult – Kay Dinsmore, 1 blue, 1 red; Gary Burkeybile, 1 red; Carolyn Brown, 2 blue; Haley Graves, 1 blue, 1 red, 1 white; Caleb Hudson, 1 blue; Margaret Chapman, 1 blue; Martha Owens, 1 red, 1 white; Helen Holck, 1 blue, 1 red, 1 white; Cora Gripp, 2 blue; Linda Reed, 1 red, 1 white; Sylvia Cook, 1 red; Loreen McDonald, 1 white; Kay Zieger, 1 red; Rusty Davis, 1 blue, 1 red, 1 white.
Arts and Crafts, Youth – Paige Miller, 1 blue, 1 red, 1 white; Katy Simpson, 1 blue.
Flowers – Kay Dinsmore, 3 blue, 1 red; Jennifer Roberts, 1 blue; Katy Simpson, 1 blue; Arizona Youngs, 1 white; Ginger Youngs, 2 blue, 2 red, 2 white; Martha Owen, 2 blue, 1 red, 2, white; Ardis Simpson, 5 blue, 6 red, 1 white.
Fresh and Canned Fruits and Vegetables – Mary Burkeybile, 4 blue, 3 red, 2 white; Gary Burkeybile, 1 blue; Ardis Simpson, 2 blue, 3 white; Katy Simpson, 2 blue, 1 red; Milo Simpson, 1 blue; Melody Chapman, 2 blue; Jesse Richmond, 1 blue, 1 red; Nate Roberts, 1 white; David Roberts, 1 blue; Alma Roberts, 1 white; Jennifer Roberts, 1 white; Nick Roberts, 1 red; Lisa Brewer, 3 blue, 2 red, 4 white; Alan Tharp, 2 red; Rusty Davis, 2 blue, 2 red, 1 white; Kay Dinsmore, 6 blue, 6 red, 2 white.