12 Aug 2013

Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Improve Educational Opportunities for Veterans

By Andrew Mason

New Laws Extend Tuition Waivers and Supplement Use of GI Bill Benefits 

SILVIS - Governor Pat Quinn today visited Hero Street in Silvis to sign two new laws that improve educational opportunities for Illinois veterans. The laws extend National Guard tuition waivers and allow students using their GI Bill of Rights benefits to be billed for tuition as in-state students. Today's actions are part of Governor Quinn's agenda to serve those who have served our country.

"The men and women of our National Guard are valuable members of any campus community," Governor Quinn said. "These new laws will put more National Guard members in the classroom and are an easy way for the people of Illinois to say 'thank you.' Here on Hero Street, which has sent more than 100 residents into military service since World War II, and in every community in Illinois, we want to help our veterans and improve their lives."

"The Illinois National Guard grant is a great incentive for our Soldiers and Airmen to remain in the military," Illinois National Guard Adjutant General Brig. Gen. Daniel Krumrei said, "Now our experienced Illinois Guardsmen can earn two more years of education after ten years of service, which will ultimately enhance their value to their community, employer and overall military service."

Under Senate Bill 2229, sponsored by State Senator Mike Frerichs (D-Champaign) and State Representative Deborah Conroy (D-Villa Park), anyone with at least 10 years of service in the Illinois National Guard will be eligible for six years of tuition waivers instead of the current maximum of four years. This recognizes the fact that older service members may take a longer time to complete their studies. The new waiver takes effect in the upcoming 2013-2014 school year.

"By furthering their education, National Guard members can advance their own careers while using the knowledge they've gained to better serve our state," Senator Frerichs said.

First created in 1976, the Illinois National Guard Grant Program is administered by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. During the 2011-2012 school year, 1,978 National Guard members took advantage of the grant program, with 804 attending a state university and 1,174 attending a community college. Illinois National Guard members should contact their college financial aid office to determine what portion of their total tuition and fees will be covered by the grant.

Governor Quinn today also signed House Bill 2353, which allows students using their Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to be billed as in-state students for the purpose of tuition. The benefit only applies state-supported institutions of higher learning in Illinois. The law is effective immediately.

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12 Aug 2013

BLUE WATER NAVY VETERANS SUE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ERIC SHINSEKI FOR FAILURE TO GRANT DISABILITY BENEFITS.

By Susan Belanger
In a suit filed in federal
court in Washington DC, two veterans organizations have filed suit against
the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Eric Shinseki, for failing to provide
benefits to a group of Vietnam War veterans who served aboard ship off the
coast of Vietnam.  Over a hundred thousand of these Blue Water veterans
were exposed to Agent Orange through their drinking water while providing
gunfire support, air support and logistic support in the territorial seas
off the coast of the republic of Vietnam.   The Blue Water Navy Vietnam
Veterans Association, (BWNVVA) a not for profit corporation chartered to
advance the cause of the Blue Water Navy veterans, along with
Military-Veterans Advocacy (MVA) another non-profit who advocated for
veterans, filed the 32 page suit charging that the Secretary ignored
scientific evidence which showed the presence of Agent Orange in the
waters off shore as well as solid proof that the shipboard distillation
process, which converted saltwater to potable drinking water, enriched the
effect of the dioxin.  Attorney John Wells, who brought the suit, is a
retired Navy Commander and served as Chief Engineer on three Navy ships.
"I am very familiar with the naval operations at the time and the
distillation equipment that enriched the dioxin." Wells said.  "We have
taken this evidence to two separate committees of the Institute of
Medicine, and they agree that the distillation process, based on Henry's
law of thermodynamics, would have co-distilled and enriched the dioxin.
This confirmed an earlier study by the University of Queensland."  Wells
is the Executive Director of MVA and previously serves as Director of
Legal and Legislative Affairs for the BWNVVA.  After retiring as a surface
warfare officer he opened a law practice in Slidell Louisiana with
emphasis on military and veterans law.   John Paul Rossie, a retired
Information Technology expert, served in the Navy off the coast of
Vietnam.  Rossie has served the BWNVVA since its inception as its
Executive Director. He said as follows: "Sea service personnel operating
in the war zone were given a straight shot of Agent Orange into their
drinking water.  They drank it, showered in it and had their food prepared
with it," Rossie continued, "but the VA has just ignored them.  Now they
are dying and leaving their families without the VA compensation that they
earned."  Prior to 2002, the Blue Water Navy veterans were granted the
presumption of exposure. This was rescinded based on a 1997 VA General
Counsel's opinion that concluded the words "service in the Republic of
Vietnam" meant "service in-country."  Australia, an American ally in
Vietnam, has been granting benefits to their naval personnel since 2003.
The Blue Water Navy veterans actually won a restoration in benefits from
the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims in 2006 but that decision was set
aside on administrative law grounds by the United States Court for the
Federal Circuit in 2008.  "This suit covers different grounds," Wells
noted.  "We are not attacking the lack of rulemaking as was the case in
the previous suit, but we are showing that the Secretary's decision was
arbitrary and capricious, unsupported by substantial evidence and in
violation of existing law. The VA currently grants the presumption of
exposure for ships that steamed into inland waterways that they have
arbitrarily defined as rivers.  What the VA either did not know or
intentionally ignored, is that the 1958 Convention on the Territorial Seas
and the Contiguous Zone, which the United States has signed and ratified,
includes bays and harbors as inland waterways.  Additionally the treaty
makes the territorial seas part of the sovereign territory of the nation.
"I sat down with John Gingrich, who at the time was the Chief of Staff for
the VA and showed him a picture of Da Nang Harbor (attached), which is
surrounded on three sides by land. He thought that the harbor was covered.
I had to show him his own manual which specifically excepted the harbors.
He agreed that the VA's position did not make sense and agreed to
re-visit it. Instead last December, the VA published a Notice saying that
they would not change their policy.  The VA did not return the telephone
calls I made to them after the notice was published."  The plight of the
Blue Water Navy veterans has support in Congress.  Presently 127 members
of the House (including Rep Mike Michaud (D-ME) ranking member of the
Veterans Affairs Committee) are co-sponsoring a bill by Rep. Chris Gibson
(R-NY) to restore the presumption of exposure to those who served in the
territorial seas of the Republic of Vietnam. "We are heartened by the
bi-partisan support of this bill," Rossie said, "but despite the support,
it is still stalled in Committee.  So while we are continuing to gather
support in Congress, we felt the need to also move forward in court.  Our
people are dropping like flies and we need to try any avenue we can to
obtain these benefits."  -End-
12 Aug 2013

Governor Quinn Signs "Bring Your Parents to School Day" Law for Illinois Students

By Rick Martin
Governor Takes Bill Action at Annual Bud Billiken Parade Kick-Off

CHICAGO - Governor Quinn today signed legislation that encourages more parental involvement in school by allowing all Illinois schools districts to designate the first Monday in October as "Bring Your Parents to School Day." Today's action is part of Governor Quinn's agenda to ensure all children across the state are prepared to succeed in college, career and beyond.

Today's bill signing took place at the 84th annual Bud Billiken Parade and Picnic, the largest and oldest back-to-school parade in the nation.

"A well-rounded education starts at home, and there is no better way to kick-off the school year right than with empowered parents," Governor Quinn said. "Every first Monday in October, our schoolhouse doors will open for 'Bring Your Parents to School Day,' giving everyone a chance to get involved and set clear goals for the year ahead."

House Bill 129 amends the Illinois School Code to allow school boards to designate the first Monday in October of each year as "Bring Your Parents to School Day." If adopted, school boards may permit parents and guardians to attend class with their children and meet with teachers and administrators during the school day. The legislation is designed to promote greater parental involvement, which a study by the National Center for Education Statistics has found leads to better grades throughout the child's educational career.

"Bring Your Parents to School Day" was sponsored by State Representative Emanuel Chris Welch and State Senator Kimberly A. Lightford and its purpose is to promote both involvement of parents in their child's education and student success.

"Kids are more likely to succeed in school when their parents are engaged," Senator Lightford said. "Bring Your Parents to School Day' is one more way schools can try to get them involved."

"Bring Your Parents to School Day will help give parents and guardians a better understanding of their students' coursework, daily activities and how to address various education challenges," Welch said. "This new law will also give parents an opportunity to work with teachers, sign up for the PTO and participate in other parent-involvement activities."

The law takes effect January 1, 2014.

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12 Aug 2013

Governor Quinn Appoints Three New Workers' Compensation Arbitrators and One New Commissioner

By Rick Martin

Twelve Arbitrators Reappointed as Commission Sees Continued Success Following System Overhaul

CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn today announced the appointment of three new arbitrators to the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission (IWCC) who perform the duty of enforcing the provision of the Workers' Compensation Act. These three arbitrators will join the 27 who are currently serving. In 2011, Governor Quinn championed and signed into law historic worker's compensation reform legislation to overhaul the system in Illinois. Today's announcement continues the Governor's commitment to making Illinois government more efficient, accountable and effective.

"These individuals have years of professional experience that will benefit the Illinois' workers' compensation program," Governor Quinn said. "I am pleased to appoint these arbitrators and a commissioner who will work for the people of Illinois to resolve workers' compensation cases in a manner which treats injured workers with respect and ensures that employers in Illinois receive a fair and efficient resolution to claims."

The reforms signed into law by Governor Quinn in 2011 called on the Governor to appoint new arbitrators to the Commission, considering the recommendations made by the Workers' Compensation Advisory Board, which is a body composed of six members representing the employer community and six members representing employees and working people in Illinois. Arbitrators at the Commission are responsible for ruling on claims filed by employees who suffer an injury at work.

The law requires that all newly-appointed arbitrators must be attorneys and that both arbitrators and Commissioners are subject to the ethical rules and requirements followed by Illinois judges. Arbitrators and Commissioners must also take at least 20 hours of training every two years while in office regarding professional and ethical standards, detection of fraud, evidence-based medical treatment, and Coal Workers' Pneumoconiosis.

Governor Quinn appointed the following new arbitrators to the IWCC:

 

·         Molly Dearing, J.D., Southern Illinois University School of Law; B.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; A.A., Southeastern Illinois College

·         Jeffrey Huebsch, J.D., Illinois Institute of Technology/Chicago-Kent Law School; B.A., North Central College

·         Ketki Steffen, J.D., The John Marshall Law School; B.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The Governor has appointed the following Commissioner to the Workers' Compensation Commission:

·         Michael Brennan, J.D., DePaul University College of Law; B.A., DePaul University

 

The Governor reappointed the following Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission Arbitrators:

·         William Gallagher, J.D., Southern Illinois University - Carbondale; B.A., Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville

·         Carolyn Doherty, J.D., The John Marshall Law School; B.A., Marquette University

 

·         Joshua Luskin, J.D., University of Michigan; B.A., Macalester College

·         Robert Williams J.D., Loyola Law School of Chicago; M.B.A. University of Illinois at Chicago; B.S., Le Moyne-Owen College

·         Barbara Flores, J.D., Chicago-Kent College of Law; B.S., University of Illinois

·         Deborah Simpson, J.D., The John Marshall Law School; B.A., DePaul University

·         Brian Cronin, M.B.A., University of Chicago; B.B.A., University of Notre Dame

·         Kurt Carlson, J.D., The John Marshall Law School; B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison

·         Gregory Dollison, Paralegal Certificate, Roosevelt University; B.S., Illinois Institute of Technology

·         Edward Lee, J.D., The John Marshall Law School; B.A., Tulane University

·         Molly Mason, J.D., Loyola University Law School; B.A., Harvard University

·         Douglas McCarthy, J.D., Southern Illinois University Law School; M.A., Sangamon State; B.S., Illinois State University

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12 Aug 2013

Iowa State Fair Meal-Packaging Volunteers Surpass Goal

By Lori Chappell

DES MOINES, IA (08/09/2013)(readMedia)-- On Opening Day, August 8, the Iowa State Fair hosted a one-day meal packaging event in partnership with Meals from the Heartland, the Iowa Soybean Association, the Iowa Food and Family Project and GROWMARK. Approximately 1,500 volunteers packaged 255,096 meals to help alleviate life-threatening hunger around the world exceeding their goal by over 5,000 meals. The event was funded in part by the Soybean Check-off.

The event was part of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions' "Dream Big" food drive hosted by fairs throughout the world. Together, participants hope to collect 20 million pounds of food - enough to fill the daily food needs of nearly six million people.

Meals from the Heartland is a non-profit organization committed to providing meals for food-insecure families around the world. Since their initial launch in 2008, the organization has packaged more than 31 million meals which have been distributed locally through Iowa food pantry partners as well as shipped throughout the world.

"Nothing Compares" to the 2013 Iowa State Fair, August 8-18. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines, and are open 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. each day of the Fair. Exhibit hours may vary. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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12 Aug 2013

Preventing floods; saving tax dollars

By Rep. Dave Loebsack
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Dear Friend,

This spring, Iowa again saw rising rivers and streams across the State due to record levels of rainfall. As Iowans, the threat of flooding never seems far away, and it's only getting worse. Each time waters begin to rise, thoughts of 2008 and the devastation that families and communities suffered quickly returns. This year the rising waters once again sent communities scrambling to prepare for the worst and thousands of acres of farmland sat underwater, unable to be planted. The rising waters also sent another check from the federal government to help cover the necessary disaster costs of preparing and recovery. We can do better.

In Iowa, folks like those at the Iowa Flood Center and the University of Iowa are doing work that is helping Iowa communities prepare better and smarter for flooding. This success is already at work saving our communities money, time, and resources. The entire country should follow Iowa's lead in planning better and smarter for flooding in order to help families and communities, and achieve significant, long-term savings to the federal government. This is why last week I introduced the National Flood Research and Education Center Act (NFERC). This bill would create a National Flood Center to study ways to better predict and prevent flooding, and provide valuable information to the public.

Flooding is costing taxpayers billions of dollars a year for preparation and recovery. The prediction and prevention tools from a National Flood Center would help prevent damage and allow our communities to better allocate resources such as sand bags, machinery, volunteers, and temporary flood walls. Every year flooding costs taxpayers, and the new technologies and methods already being put to use in Iowa could save our country untold millions.

As Iowans, we have experienced the devastation that flooding can bring. I believe through a National Flood Center we can help prevent similar devastation across the country and in Iowa. We don't need to wait for the next devastation to act. No time is better than now to get a National Flood Center into action to save lives and resources, and achieve significant long-term savings. I look forward to chatting more about my bill with you in Iowa soon.

Sincerely,

Dave Loebsack
Iowa's Second District

12 Aug 2013

What's New at the Freight House Farmers' Market

By Jeff Ignatius

Come to the Market and enjoy the best the QCA has to offer!

Peppers add a splash of color and a wonderful exciting taste to salads, pastas, soups, sauces and stews.  Don't forget to add some to fresh tomatoes and make your own homemade salsa.
Seedless watermelons are so good we put them in two newsletters.
Be sure to bring the kids, they love the playground,bounce house and clowns.  You will love the outdoor fresh air, great foods and healthy choices.  Make it a Market day for the whole family.  Admission and fun is always free!
The corn was knee high by the 4th of July and now its as high as an elephants eye! Come down and enjoy some fresh roasted corn here at the market or take home a dozen or two and enjoy all week.
12 Aug 2013

The Iowa State Fair's Largest Thank You Card to Farmers

By Nancy Doll
??As the Iowa State Fair gets underway, Farm Bureau Financial Services is pleased to present the fair's largest thank you card to farmers. This is a great opportunity for fair goers to sign their names or leave a message in support of Iowa's farm families.


12 Aug 2013

More Iowa State Fair Results

By Lori Chappell

Ames Resident Takes Tatting Title in Iowa State Fair Contest

DES MOINES, IA (08/10/2013)(readMedia)-- I Pour-El of Ames earned the Best of Show title in the Fabric and Threads Tatting contest judged prior to the start of the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Kristen Fink of Oskaloosa took the Sweepstakes honors.

Fabric and Threads exhibits are on display every day of the Fair from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the second floor of the William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building sponsored by Principal Financial Group.

Additional results below:

Bookmark

1) Kristen Fink, Oskaloosa

2) I Pour-El, Ames

3) Sherry Murtle, Des Moines

Fashion Accessory

1) Esther Miller, Des Moines

2) Janet Luing, Panora

Ornaments

1) Esther Miller, Des Moines

2) None Awarded

3) Sherry Murtle, Des Moines

Home Accessory (under 12 inches)

1) I Pour-El, Ames

2) Peggy Bruns, Nevada

3) Sarah Delo, Ottumwa

Home Accessory (over 12 inches)

1) None Awarded

2) Kristen Fink, Oskaloosa

Tatted Trim

1) Peggy Bruns, Nevada

2) None Awarded

3) Kristen Fink, Oskaloosa

Tatted Jewelry

1) None Awarded

2) Kristen Fink, Oskaloosa

3) I Pour-El, Ames

Needle Tatting

1) J. Sue Myatt, Bettendorf

2) Sarah Delo, Ottumwa

3) Sherry Murtle, Des Moines

Cedar Falls Woman Bests Competition in Iowa State Fair Yarn Contest

DES MOINES, IA (08/10/2013)(readMedia)-- Vicki Tardy of Iowa City received the Best of Show title in the Fabric and Threads Handspun Yarn contest judged prior to the start of the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Karen Agee of Cedar Falls won the Sweepstakes award and ribbons in six other categories.

Fabric and Threads exhibits are on display every day of the Fair from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the second floor of the William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building sponsored by Principal Financial Group.

Additional results below:

WOOL

Lace Weight

1) Gail McPike, Davenport

2) Karen Agee, Cedar Falls

3) Juliana Waechter, Iowa City

4) Terry Jones, Iowa City

Worsted Weight

1) Mary Boulet, Cedar Rapids

2) Karen Agee, Cedar Falls

3) Virginia Koeff, Janesville

4) Stephanie Van Housen, Coralville

Bulky Weight

1) Karen Agee, Cedar Falls

2) Stephanie Van Housen, Coralville

3) Diane Fleshin, Tipton

From Spinner's Own Flock, Any Weight

1) None Awarded

2) Diane Fleshin, Tipton

OTHER ANIMAL FIBERS

Lace Weight

1) Vicki Tardy, Iowa City

Worsted Weight

1) Rebecca Roush, Cedar Rapids

Bulky Weight

1) Karen Agee, Cedar Falls

From Spinner's Own Flock, Any Weight

1) Vicki Tardy, Iowa City

2) Karen Agee, Cedar Falls

Two-ounce Skein - at least 60% wool or other animal fibers

1) Vicki Tardy, Iowa City

2) Karen Agee, Cedar Falls

3) Juliana Waechter, Iowa City

4) Gail McPike, Davenport

"Nothing Compares" to the 2013 Iowa State Fair, August 8-18. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines, and are open 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. each day of the Fair. Exhibit hours may vary. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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12 Aug 2013

Iowa State Fair Results

By Lori Chappell

Clothing Constructors Collect Titles in Iowa State Fair Competition

DES MOINES, IA (08/10/2013)(readMedia)-- Mary Hilliard of Des Moines earned Best of Show honors in the Fabric and Threads Clothing Construction competition judged prior to the start of the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Taraneh Prosser of West Des Moines won the Sweepstakes award for the second year running.

Fabric and Threads exhibits are on display every day of the Fair from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the second floor of the William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building sponsored by Principal Financial Group.

Additional results below:

INFANT/TODDLER

Sleeper/Bunting

1) None Awarded

2) Kenda Headley, Ankeny

Dress

1) Doris Russell, Cedar Rapids

2) Sue Bogue, Ogden

3) Denise Wheeler, Des Moines

Christening Dress or Suit

1) JoAnn Johnson, Panora

2) Catherine Russell, Underwood

3) Mary Lyn Clark, Urbandale

4) Juanita Spears, Davenport

Smocked Garment

1) Donna Grote, Council Bluffs

CHILDREN

Play Clothes

1) Tami Foley, Dallas Center

2) Gayle Kauzlarich, Des Moines

3) Lindsey Pepper, Boone

4) Kenda Headley, Ankeny

Dress

1) Nancy Kiley, Perry

2) Dorothy Ohl Lewis, Ames

3) Sue Bogue, Ogden

Honorable Mention) Carol Cord Patrick, Ames

Honorable Mention) Abbie Allen, Grimes

Sleepwear

1) Gayle Kauzlarich, Des Moines

2) Sue Bogue, Ogden

3) Carol Cord Patrick, Ames

Pants

1) Denise Wheeler, Des Moines

2) Lindsey Pepper, Boone

Costume

1) Tami Foley, Dallas Center

2) Margaret Stoffregen, Des Moines

3) Melissa Hawk, Des Moines

ADULT

Accessories

1) Victoria Konrady, West Des Moines

2) Jessie Kaisand, Union

3) Dorothy Ohl Lewis, Ames

4) Lynette Klein, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Miriam Armintrout, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Tracy Feldmann, West Des Moines

Blouse

1) Janette Bane, Des Moines

2) Dorothy Pimlott, Ames

3) Karleene Smith, Ames

4) Dorothy Ohl Lewis, Ames

Coat or Jacket (Outerwear, Lined)

1) Dorothy Ohl Lewis, Ames

2) Victoria Konrady, West Des Moines

3) Taraneh Prosser, West Des Moines

4) Julie McNair, Conrad

Coordinates

1) Laura DeLong, Des Moines

2) Natalie Kasper, Tiffin

3) Taraneh Prosser, West Des Moines

Dress

1) Dorothy Ohl Lewis, Ames

2) Kathy Bailey, Ames

3) Margaret Stoffregen, Des Moines

4) Mary Hilliard, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Taraneh Prosser, West Des Moines

Jacket Made from Sweatshirt

1 tie) Victoria Konrady, West Des Moines

1 tie) Karleene Smith, Ames

3) Jennifer Bernard, Webster City

Jacket or Blazer (Lined)

1) Victoria Konrady, West Des Moines

2) Lynette Klein, Des Moines

3) Karen Palm, Urbandale

4) Kathy Bailey, Ames

Jacket (Unlined)

1) Diane Olson Sanders, Ellsworth

2) Victoria Konrady, West Des Moines

3) Laura DeLong, Des Moines

4) Karleene Smith, Ames

Nightwear

1) Dorothy Ohl Lewis, Ames

2) Marcia Trevillyan, West Des Moines

Pants

1) Diane Olson Sanders, Ellsworth

2) Lynette Klein, Des Moines

3) Mary Hilliard, Des Moines

4) Dorothy Ohl Lewis, Ames

Knit Top

1) Lynette Klein, Des Moines

2) Dorothy Ohl Lewis, Ames

3) Diane Olson Sanders, Ellsworth

4) Karleene Smith, Ames

Shirt (Men's or Women's, Woven Fabric)

1) Jessie Kaisand, Union

2) Victoria Konrady, West Des Moines

3) Marcia Trevillyan, West Des Moines

4) Dorothy Ohl Lewis, Ames

Skirt (Lined)

1) Kathy Bailey, Ames

2) Diane Olson Sanders, Ellsworth

3) Taraneh Prosser, West Des Moines

Skirt (Unlined)

1) Melinda Connon, Earlham

2) Barbara Mydland, Urbandale

3) Denise Wheeler, Des Moines

4) Janette Bane, Des Moines

Sportswear

1) Taraneh Prosser, West Des Moines

Suit (Women's)

1) Taraneh Prosser, West Des Moines

Vest (Women's or Men's)

1) Karen Palm, Urbandale

2) Abbie Allen, Grimes

Historic Reproduction Clothing or Costume

1) Karen Palm, Urbandale

2) Valerie Sechser, Dallas Center

3) Taraneh Prosser, West Des Moines

4) Amanda Arthur-Struss, Johnston

Honorable Mention) Melissa Hawk, Des Moines

Garment Using Rag Merchant Pattern

1) Victoria Konrady, West Des Moines

2) Jessie Kaisand, Union

3) Kathy Betterton, Indianola

Recycled Garment

1) Victoria Konrady, West Des Moines

2) Taraneh Prosser, West Des Moines

3) Dorothy Pimlott, Ames

Embellished Garment

1) Mary Hilliard, Des Moines

2) Karleene Smith, Ames

Special Occasion Dress

1) J. Sue Myatt, Bettendorf

2) Abbie Allen, Grimes

3) Kathy Betterton, Indianola

Bridesmaid's Gown

1) Taraneh Prosser, West Des Moines

Child's Flower Dress

1) Taraneh Prosser, West Des Moines

Wedding Gown

1) Taraneh Prosser, West Des Moines

No Race for Case in Iowa State Fair Knitting Contest

DES MOINES, IA (08/10/2013)(readMedia)-- Lisa Case of Iowa City received high honors in the Fabric and Threads Hand Knitting contest judged prior to the start of the 2013 Iowa State Fair. Case won the Sweepstakes award and ribbons in 12 other categories.

Gail McPike of Davenport took the Best of Show title.

Fabric and Threads exhibits will be on display every day of the Fair from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building sponsored by Principal Financial Group.

Additional results below:

Afghan

1) Janet Wiechert, Ames

2) Linda Riley, West Des Moines

3) Wetherill Winder, Iowa City

4) Jennie Low, Des Moines

Baby Afghan

1) Jessica Bottenfield-Biehn, Des Moines

2) Janet Wiechert, Ames

3) Carmen M. Davenport, West Des Moines

4) Christine Lloyd, Nevada

Infant Sweater or Dress (aged 0-2)

1) Bill Turner, Muscatine

2) Jocelyn Andreassen, Bondurant

3) Victoria Wickham, Norwalk

4) Laura Juliano, Urbandale

Honorable Mention) Lisa Case, Iowa City

Honorable Mention) Linda Chester, Creston

Honorable Mention) Grace Tully, Iowa City

Honorable Mention) Melinda Connon, Earlham

Honorable Mention) Janet Wiechert, Ames

Child's Dress (aged 2-10)

1) None Awarded

2) Janet Luing, Panora

Child's Pullover Sweater (aged 2-10)

1) None Awarded

2) Donna Grote, Council Bluffs

Child's Cardigan Sweater / Jacket (aged 2-10)

1) Kelly Bronsink, Des Moines

2) Janet Wiechert, Ames

3) Laura Juliano, Urbandale

4) Chris Shelton, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Denise Wheeler, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Eleanor Verwers, Altoona

Adult Pullover Sweater (One Yarn/Color, Finer than Worsted)

1) Lisa Case, Iowa City

2) Jean Scherr, West Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Barbara Lozier, West Des Moines

Adult Pullover Sweater (One Yarn/Color, Worsted or Heavier)

1) Rebecca Roush, Cedar Rapids

2) Laura Juliano, Urbandale

Adult Pullover Sweater (Multiple, Finer than Worsted)

1) Jean Scherr, West Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Shannon Peterson, Des Moines

Adult Pullover Sweater (Multiple, Worsted or Heavier)

1) Jean Scherr, West Des Moines

Adult Vest

1) M. J. Rozendaal, Des Moines

2) Ann Wiegers, Ames

3) Elizabeth Durham, Cedar Rapids

4) Linda Stroh Anderson, Johnston

Honorable Mention) Nancy Ambrose, Urbandale

Adult Cardigan Sweater (One Yarn/Color, Finer than Worsted)

1) Jan Beal, Urbandale

2) Lisa Houchins, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Victoria Wickham, Norwalk

Adult Cardigan Sweater (One Yarn/Color, Worsted or Heavier)

1) Kathleen Johnston, Ames

2) Carolyn Turvey, Iowa City

3) Stephanie Bolton, Clive

4) Ilene Shimon, Pocahontas

Honorable Mention) Kelly Bronsink, Des Moines

Adult Cardigan Sweater (Multiple, Finer than Worsted)

1) Lisa Case, Iowa City

2) Wetherill Winder, Iowa City

Honorable Mention) Janet Wiechert, Ames

Adult Cardigan Sweater (Multiple, Worsted or Heavier)

1) Lisa Case, Iowa City

2) Jean Scherr, West Des Moines

Adult Jacket /Coat /Outerwear

1) Wetherill Winder, Iowa City

2) Jason Whisnant, Ames

3) Ellen B. Pirro, Des Moines

4) Lisa Houchins, Des Moines

Knitted Lace, Any Item

1) Laura Juliano, Urbandale

2) Melinda Connon, Earlham

3) Donna Grote, Council Bluffs

4) Linda Stroh Anderson, Johnston

Honorable Mention) Christine Thomson, Cedar Rapids

Socks (One Yarn/Color)

1) Lisa Case, Iowa City

2) Laura Juliano, Urbandale

3) Ellen B. Pirro, Des Moines

4) M. J. Rozendaal, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Leta Rogers, Marion

Socks (Multiple Yarns/Colors)

1) Lisa Case, Iowa City

2) Laura Juliano, Urbandale

Socks (With Contrasting Heel and Toe)

1) Leta Rogers, Marion

2) Laura Juliano, Urbandale

3) Lisa Case, Iowa City

Mittens / Gloves (One Color)

1) Lisa Case, Iowa City

2) Lisa Houchins, Des Moines

3) Carmen M. Davenport, West Des Moines

4) Ellen B. Pirro, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Stephanie Masumura, Des Moines

Mittens / Gloves (Two or More Colors)

1) Mark Cook, Cedar Rapids

2) Lisa Case, Iowa City

3) Olga Barnes, Des Moines

4) M. J. Rozendaal, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Shauneen Linton, Des Moines

Cap or Hat (One Yarn/Color)

1) Lisa Case, Iowa City

2) Nancy Ambrose, Urbandale

3) Diane Killam, Cedar Rapids

4) Arienne McCracken, Ames

Cap or Hat (Multiple Yarns/Colors)

1) Mark Cook, Cedar Rapids

2) Cynthia Rodewald, Dubuque

3) Lisa Houchins, Des Moines

4) Josh Irwin, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Victoria Wickham, Norwalk

Honorable Mention) Lisa Case, Iowa City

Honorable Mention) Shauneen Linton, Des Moines

Scarf (One Yarn/Color, Other than Lace)

1) Rebecca Briggs, Cedar Rapids

2) I Pour-El, Ames

3) Stephanie Masumura, Des Moines

4) Victoria Wickham, Norwalk

Honorable Mention) Linda Stroh Anderson, Johnston

Scarf (Multiple Yarns/Colors, Other than Lace)

1) Jill Fishbaugh, Iowa City

2) Linda Ford, Ankeny

3) Linda Stroh Anderson, Johnston

4) Mardell Sidmore-Van Kleeck, Hampton

Honorable Mention) Rebecca Roush, Cedar Rapids

Honorable Mention) Ann Wiegers, Ames

Scarf (Lace Stitch, Finer than Worsted)

1) Rebecca Roush, Cedar Rapids

2) Leta Rogers, Marion

3) Lisa Houchins, Des Moines

4) Jessica Bottenfield-Biehn, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Janet Luing, Panora

Shawl/Wrap/Shrug (One Yarn/Color, Other than Lace)

1) Juliana Waechter, Iowa City

2) Janet Wiechert, Ames

3) Stephanie Bolton, Clive

4) Arienne McCracken, Ames

Honorable Mention) Erica Carnes, Des Moines

Shawl/Wrap/Shrug (Multiple Yarns/Colors, Other than Lace)

1) Linda Stroh Anderson, Johnston

2) Mardell Sidmore-Van Kleeck, Hampton

3) Victoria Wickham, Norwalk

4) Elizabeth Durham, Cedar Rapids

Honorable Mention) Martha Ouart, Ankeny

Honorable Mention) Rebecca Roush, Cedar Rapids

Shawl/Wrap/Shrug (Lace Stitch, Worsted or Heavier)

1) Janet Wiechert, Ames

Shawl/Wrap/Shrug (Lace Stitch, Finer than Worsted)

1) Leta Rogers, Marion

2) Sarah Delo, Ottumwa

3) Jason Whisnant, Ames

4) Megan Bendixen, Urbandale

Honorable Mention) Melissa Perkins, Nevada

Honorable Mention) Rebecca Briggs, Cedar Rapids

Holiday Decoration

1) Leta Rogers, Marion

2) Elaine Wedeking, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Carrie Kelly, Dubuque

Toy

1) Rebecca Roush, Cedar Rapids

2) Stephanie Bolton, Clive

3) Erica Carnes, Des Moines

4) Stephanie Masumura, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Donna Grote, Council Bluffs

Honorable Mention) Stephanie Van Housen, Coralville

Honorable Mention) Janet Luing, Panora

Bag or Tote

1) Linda Stroh Anderson, Johnston

2) Jan Beal, Urbandale

3) Jane Summers, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Shauneen Linton, Des Moines

Fashion Accessory

1) Juliana Waechter, Iowa City

2) Lisa Case, Iowa City

3) Shauneen Linton, Des Moines

4) Leta Rogers, Marion

Handspun Garment

1) Gail McPike, Davenport

2) Rebecca Roush, Cedar Rapids

3) Juliana Waechter, Iowa City

4) Christine Thomson, Cedar Rapids

Honorable Mention) Vicki Tardy, Iowa City

Honorable Mention) Leta Rogers, Marion

Felted Knit Item

1) Toni Hall, Davenport

2) Jocelyn Andreassen, Bondurant

3) Wanda Goins, Independence

4) Michelle Jansen, Coralville

Zeitler Weaves to Repeat Top Honors in Iowa State Fair Competition

 

DES MOINES, IA (08/10/2013)(readMedia)-- Deborah Zeitler of Iowa City claimed both the Best of Show and Sweepstakes honors in the Fabric and Threads Weaving contest held prior to the start of the 2013 Iowa State Fair. This is the second year she has received both awards.

Zeitler has won Sweepstakes honors five years in a row, impressing judges with her entries in nearly all competitive weaving classes.

Winning entries in the Fabric and Threads department are on display every day of the Fair from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building sponsored by Principal Financial Group.

Additional results below:

Afghan

1) Deborah Zeitler, Iowa City

Baby Afghan

1) Deborah Zeitler, Iowa City

Towels

1) Deborah Zeitler, Iowa City

2) Vicki Tardy, Iowa City

3) Cathy Willoughby, Iowa City

4) Mary Boulet, Cedar Rapids

Honorable Mention) Terry Jones, Iowa City

Honorable Mention) Beverly Pennell, Iowa City

Household Linens

1) Vicki Tardy, Iowa City

2) Deborah Zeitler, Iowa City

3) Linda Bergquist, Iowa City

4) Stephanie Van Housen, Coralville

Wall Hanging

1) Deborah Zeitler, Iowa City

2) Jane Swanson, Indianola

Apparel

1) Elizabeth Huttner, Iowa City

2) Terry Jones, Iowa City

3) Diane Fleshin, Tipton

4) Deborah Zeitler, Iowa City

Shawl or Scarf

1) Deborah Zeitler, Iowa City

2) Elizabeth Huttner, Iowa City

3) Vicki Tardy, Iowa City

4) Beverly Pennell, Iowa City

Honorable Mention) Mary Boulet, Cedar Rapids

Honorable Mention) Linda Bergquist, Iowa City

Honorable Mention) Rebecca Roush, Cedar Rapids

Honorable Mention) David Larabee-Zierath, West Liberty

Rug

1) Deborah Zeitler, Iowa City

2) Cathy Willoughby, Iowa City

Handspun Apparel

1) Deborah Zeitler, Iowa City

2) Jane Swanson, Indianola

Handspun Household Item

1) Stephanie Van Housen, Coralville

"Nothing Compares" to the 2013 Iowa State Fair, August 8-18. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines, and are open 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. each day of the Fair. Exhibit hours may vary. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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