July 15, 2006

First Place Winners in Contest:

Open Category - Basic Class:                 Stan Wilson, TX - 3D Boot
Open Category - Intermediate Class:        Pat Vincent, MO - Indian Elder
Open Category - Complex Class:             Jerry Dixon, IN - Marble Chest

Intarsia Category - Basic Class:               Carl Roscher, IL - Hoot Owl
Intarsia Category - Intermediate Class:     Michael VanBrocklin, OH - Geisha
Intarsia Category - Complex Class:          Jack Hatcher, TN - Amish Children

Fretwork Category - Basic Class:             Wayne Beckthold, MO - Buffalo Plaque
Fretwork Category - Intermediate Class:    Brian Kuntz, KS - Deer Country
Fretwork Category - Complex Class:         Merle Hobbs, KS - Shopiere Clock

Junior Scroller:                                         Courtney Kuntz, KS, State of Kansas

Best of Class Winners:

Basic Class:                   Stan Wilson, TX - 3D Boot
Intermediate Class:          Michael VanBrocklin, OH - Geisha
Complex Class:               Jack Hatcher, TN - Amish Children

Best In Show Winner:              Jack Hatcher, TN - Amish Children

Scroller's Choice Award:            Merle Hobbs, KS - Shopiere Clock

Note:  Click on any picture to see a larger view.

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

Junior Scroller

2nd Place - Grace VanBrocklin, OH, Cat In A Circle
3rd Place - Grace VanBrocklin, OH, Christmas Ornament
4th Place - Grace Van Brocklin, OH, Christmas Ornament

Open Basic

2nd Place -  Dale Helgerson, WI, Raccoon
3rd Place -  Marge Farabee, TX, Phoenix
4th Place -  Marge Farabee, TX, Unicorn

Open Intermediate

2nd Place -  Bill Heitman, AZ, Hummingbird Clock
3rd Place -  Bill Heitman, AZ, Heart Box
4th Place -  Scott Gum, IL, Trump Art Picture Frame

Open  Complex

2nd Place -  Jenette Weisler, MO, Cross
3rd Place -  Jane Spencer, OK, Wood Ducks
4th Place -  Robert Andersen, MN, Farm Clock

Intarsia Basic

2nd Place -  Jack Hatcher, TN, Bunny
3rd Place -  Bill Heitman, AZ, Lily
4th Place -  Bill Heitman, AZ, Daffodil

Intarsia Intermediate

2nd Place -  LaRue Cooke, AZ, US Flag
3rd Place -  Jack Hatcher, TN, Ram's Head
4th Place -  Jenette Weisler, MO, Eagle on the Mountain

Intarsia Complex

2nd Place -  Joe Hochleutner, MO, Lighthouse
3rd Place -  Jenette Weisler, MO, Helms Wheel
4th Place -  Ray Weaver, MO, Turkey Gobbler

Fretwork  Basic

2nd Place -  Bill Heitman, AZ, Hummingbird w Turquoise Inlay
3rd Place -  William Baker, MO, Turkey in Forest Leaf
4th Place -  Loren Denny, MO, Kokopelli Box

Fretwork Intermediate

2nd Place -  Kelly Siebert, KS, Cougar
3rd Place -  Toby Tyler, OH, Granddaughter Portrait
4th Place -  Ladell Gaston, TX, Wolf Head

Fretwork  Complex

2nd Place -  Ron Edens, OK, Jewelry Case
3rd Place -  Marion Paul, IL, Woodworker's Clock
4th Place -  Toby Tyler, OH, America Plaque

Award of Merit Winners - These projects received at least one vote from a judge towards a winning place, but not enough votes to actually win a placement. The Award of Merit indicates this achievement.

Dennis Uthe, SD, Baby Plaque
Ron Plemmons, TX, World's Greatest Mom
Al Laughlin, OK, Eagle (Isaiah 4:31)
Pat Bergman, MO, Oak Clock
Brian Kuntz, KS, Ducks In Flight
Mike Fisher, AR, "Every Member Counts" Plaque
Marge Farabee, TX, Free-standing Puzzle
Jenette Weisler, MO, Jewelry Box
Wayne Bechthold, MO, Manchester Clock
LaRue Cooke, AZ, Work Horse
Marge Farabee, TX, Rabbit
Jack Hatcher, TN, Turkey
Jerry Payne, MO, Chopper