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The following individuals earned honors for their award-winning entries at the 2017 Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo:
Home Arts & Needlework – Open Class
Best of Hand Quilting – Sponsored by Glacier Quilts
Winner: Pat Linder
Best Article, Senior (ages 80 and over) – Sponsored by Glacier Quilts
Winner: Eileen Hutchens
Best of Machine Quilting – Sponsored by Glacier Quilts
Winner: Crystal Higgins
Best Wall Hanging – Sponsored by Kalispell Farmers Market
Winner: Pat Linder
Quilting (overall) – Sponsored by Glacier Quilts
Best Article: Pat Linder
Quilted by a Professional – Sponsored by Glacier Quilts
Best Article: Donna R. Hall
Sewing Machine Work – Sponsored by Glacier Quilts
Best Article: Donna R. Hall
Knitted
Best Article: Glenda Smith
Doily, under 14 inches – Sponsored by Kalispell Farmers Market]
Best Article: Kerri Ridenour
Crocheted
Best Article: Eileen Hutchens
Embroidery – Sponsored by Glacier Quilts
Best Article: Judy Kidder
Hand Weaving – Sponsored by Alpine Weavers & Spinners Guild
Best Article: Julienne Valentine
Handspun Yarn
Best Article: Judie Overbeek
Needlepoint & Cross Stitch
Best Article: Sue A. Whitney
Bags – Sponsored by Quilt Gallery
Best Article: Crystal Higgins
Holiday/Seasonal Items – Courtesy of Quilt Gallery
Best of Show: Lauretta Olsen
Miscellaneous – Sponsored by Glacier Quilts
Best of Show: Lauretta Olsen
Afghans/Bedspreads
Best Article: Carol Ridenour
Child (ages 10 & under) – Sponsored by Quilt Gallery
Best Article: Ezra Clark
Child (ages 11 – 15) – Sponsored by Quilt Gallery
Best Article: Madison Ypma
Swine – 4-H/FFA
Market Hog – Sponsored by Kevin & Inga Lake and Phil & Michelle Guiffrida
Grand Champion: Evan Heupel, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Abby Fritz, Kalispell
Senior Novice Showman – Sponsored by Fonda & Karen Fisher
Grand Champion: Cortnee Anello
Reserve Champion: Sabrina Phillips
Senior Showman – Sponsored by Western Outdoor and TJ Wendt
Grand Champion: Morgan Baker, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Amber Reiner, Kalispell
Junior Novice Showman – Sponsored by Fonda & Karen Fisher
Grand Champion: Lane Anello
Reserve Champion: Maverick Diede, Kalispell
Junior Showman – Sponsored by Western Outdoor and Glacier Precast
Grand Champion: Silas Ypma, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: T.J. Hayek, Somers