May 3, 2003

First Place Winners in Contest:

Open Category - Basic Class:                 Mike Irish, MI, Sioux Chief
Open Category - Intermediate Class:        William Miller, OH, Hummingbird Puzzle
Open Category - Complex Class:             Bill McGee, Al, Eagle

Intarsia Category - Basic Class:               Chuck Mehm, OK, Mule's Rear
Intarsia Category - Intermediate Class:     Al Kietzman, MI, Antelope
Intarsia Category - Complex Class:          Donald Fenwick, KY, Eagle Flying

Fretwork Category - Basic Class:             Charles Goodell, MO, Deer Family Slab
Fretwork Category - Intermediate Class:    Durward Burress, PA, TN Picnic Sign
Fretwork Category - Complex Class:         Mike Irish, MI, Clock

Best of Class Winners:

Basic Class:                   Mike Irish, MI, Sioux Chief
Intermediate Class:          Durward Burress, PA, TN Picnic Sign
Complex Class:               Mike Irish, MI, Clock

Best In Show Winner:              Mike Irish, MI, Clock

Scroller's Choice Award:            Donald Fenwick, KY, Eagle Flying

The following individuals placed in the contest with either a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th place award:

Fretwork - Basic

Second Place           Al Laughlin, OK - Unicorn
Third Place               Durward Burress, PA - Eagle with Coin
Fourth Place             Dale Helgerson, WI - Giraffe Clock

Fretwork - Intermediate

Second Place          Durward Burress, PA - Lovebird Clock
Third Place              John Gillitzer, WI - Pheasant Picture
Fourth Place           John Gillitzer, WI - Butterfly Shelf

Fretwork Complex

Second Place        Warren Kafitz, NC - Cuckoo Clock
Third Place            John Ludwig, WA - Queens Clock
Fourth Place         John J. Gibbins, AR - Father Time

Intarsia - Basic

Second Place       Alan Virnig, WI - Fireman Bear
Third Place           George E. North, GA - Buddy The Builder
Fourth Place         L. C. Chestney, MS - Dolphin Wall Hanging

Intarsia - Intermediate

Second Place       Carl H. Roscher, IL - Wolf
Third Place            George E. North, GA - Santa Clause
Fourth Place         George E. North, GA - Snow Man

Intarsia - Complex

Second Place       Al Kietzman, MI - Shepherd Lion Lamb
Third Place            Ed Sharrow, TN - Squared Flowers
Fourth Place         George E. North, GA - The End of the Trail
 

Open- Basic

Second Place       John Whipple, IL - Tapered Basket
Third Place           George E. North, GA - 3D Family Reunion Picture
Fourth Place         L. C. Chestney, MS - Road Grader

Open - Intermediate

Second Place       Dan Broekhuizen, IN - Give Us This Day
Third Place           Harry Nelson, IL - Cupid Bud Vase
Fourth Place        George E. North, GA - Dopey

Open - Complex

Second Place       Chuck Mehm, OK - Carousel Horse
Third Place            George E. North, GA - Snow White
Fourth Place         Tina Winget, MS - Covered Bridge
 

Award of Merit

The following individuals received at least one vote from one judge for a first thru 4th place ranking, but not enough to achieve a rank. They have been presented with an Award of Merit to honor their achievements.

John Gillitzer, WI - "Bob and Carol" silhouette
Durward Burress, PA - Hummingbird Plaque
Dale Helgerson, WI - Liberty Plaque
John Ludwig, WA -  Dragon Portrait
Scott Oyler, WI - Midnight Stroll Buck Deer
Dale Helgerson, WI - Fret Clock
George E. North, GA - Eagle
James Byrd, TX - German Shepherd
George E. North, GA - Mickey Mouse
Bill McGee, AL - Jesus Picture
George E. North, GA - Mickey Mouse