Daily Reporter staff reports
GREENFIELD — Several local residents were honored or received prizes during the Riley Festival in Greenfield earlier this month.
James Whitcomb Riley Festival Association Educational Arts Partnership grant recipients:
Sarah Beck, Greenfield Central Junior High School, strings class
Steve Bryant, Greenfield-Central High School, encaustic quilt
Jeff Weiland, Greenfield-Central High School, digital design software
Jeannie Ellenberger, St. Michael School, Musical Minds
John Reifel, Fortville Elementary School, Painting a Brighter Tomorrow
Poetry winners
Grades 6 through 8: First, Zachary Martin; Second, Abby Rejer; Third, Dawson Eastes; First Honorable Mention, Jake Spiegel; Second Honorable Mention, Grace Lorsung; Third Honorable Mention, Josie Hockett
High School/Adult: First, Natalie Hoefer; Second, Karen Schwartz; Third, Barbara Dillahay; First Honorable Mention, Allante’ Pettit; Second Honorable Mention, Ricardo Gutierrez; Third Honorable Mention, Kenneth B. Arnett
Poets At The Podium winners
First, Deborah Musick, Alexendria
Second, Natalie Hoefer, Indianapolis
Third, Barbara Dillahay, Greenfield
Pumpkin Decorating Contest winners
Preschool: First, Elijah Davis; Second, Ellie Steinwachs
Kindergarten: First, Ethan Steinwachs
First grade: First, Brenden Sturgill; Second, Lucy Castner
Second grade: First, Miley Davis; Second, Loretta Sexton
Third grade: First, Jake Oakley; Second, Carmen Gonzalez
Fourth grade: First, Ethan Davis
Fifth grade: First, Brooklyn Longston; Second, Gracie Castner
Grand prize elementary: Nicklas Vandermeuler
Middle School (Grades 6 through 8): First, Victoria Titus; Second, Drew Oakley
High School (Grades 9 through 12): First, Karlee Gray; Second, Collin Gray
Adult: First, Diana Davis; Second, Jonnie Guzman
Fine arts winners
Children I
Water Color: First, Claire Kishego
Oil/Acrylic: First, Sonja Jahrsdoefer; Second, Claire Kishego, Third, Arjomand Khokhar; Honorable Mention, Hayden Taylor
Pastel/Charcoal: First, Arjomand Khokhar
Ink/Pencil: First, Claire Kishego; Second, Molly Kishego; Third, Arjomand Khokhar
Graphics: First, Claire Kishego, Second, Molly Kishego
Children II
Water Color: First, Arielle Lucas; Second, Arielle Lucas
Oil/Acrylic: First, Alex Jahrsdoefer; Second, Reghan Dowden; Third, Arielle Lucas
Ink/Pencil: First, Dillon Imel; Second, Coy Walden; Third, Coy Walden; Honorable Mention, Allison Lowe and Emma Dickerson
Intermediate
Water Color: First, Kaitelyn Happel; Second, Rachel Mitchell; Third, Soleil Decher-Marley
Oil/Acrylic: First, Sarah Robinson; Second, Kimberly Miles; Third, Stacy Hodges
Pastel/charcoal: First, Stachy Hodges; Second, Emily Sego; Third, Kelsey Kelly
Ink/Pencil: First, Rebecca Harris; Second, Alexis Hicks; Third, Jessica Jonas
Beginning Adult
Oil/Acrylic: First, Brenda Jackson; Second, Jennifer Taylor; Third, Brenda Jackson; Honorable Mention, Adrian Hubbard, Ronda Jeske, Debra Crawford, Phyllis Addison and Tina Williams
Ink/Pencil: First, Second and Third, Dianna Caudle
Advanced Adult
Water Color: First, Second and Third, Louise Meals; Honorable Mention, James Jahrsdoefer and Susie Gammon
Oil/Acrylic: First and Second, Alberta Chiam
Ink/Pencil: First, Second and Third, Becky Jo Fields
Professional
Water Color: First, Second and Third, Rebekah Arvin
Oil/Acrylic: First, Second and Third, Sandy Hall
Ink/Pencil: First and Second, Kristin Moger
Acton Family Award: Bryce Silvers
Best Illustration: Senior, Sandy Hall; Junior, Dillon Imel
Mayor’s Choice: Rebekah Arvin
Home Arts and Quilt Show winners
Food preparation champions
Bread: Deborah Green, Fortville
Cookies: Brigitte Raven, Greenfield
Cakes: Linda Parks, Willow Branch
Grand Champion: Deborah Green (parmesan herb bread)
Food preservation champions
Jelly: Judy Brewer, Indianapolis
Jam/Preserves: Judy Brewer, Indianapolis
Pickles: Linda Parks, Willow Branch
Relishes: Judy Brewer, Indianapolis
Canning: Susan Dunn, McCordsville
Grand Champion: Linda Parks (dill pickles)
Creative crafts champions
Painting: Ed Veenhuizen, Greenfield
Dolls and Toys: Joannie Brown, Greenfield
Wood, Baskets, Leather: Phil Keppel, Greenfield
Paper Crafts: Abby Anderson, McCordsville
Jewelry Making: Joannie Bowen, Greenfield
Fabric Crafts: Pamela Mick, Greenfield
Recycling: Bailey Anderson, McCordsville
Christmas: Kathy Larson, Greenfield
Other: Sandy Hall, Greenfield
Grand Champion: Phil Keppel, Greenfield (Walnut Pennsylvania Spice Box)
Needle Crafts champions
Knitting: Betty Richardson, Greenfield
Crocheting: Donna Brown, Greenfield
Stitchery: Marian Estes, Greenfield
Sewing: Deborah Green, Fortville
Miscellaneous: Sandy Hall, Greenfield
Grand Champion: Marian Estes, Greenfield (counted cross stitch, “Angel of Love”)
Quilts, Hand Quilted
Champion (Bedsize 54×90 or larger): Lynda Curtis, Greenfield
Champion (Smaller than 54×90): Mary McNorton, Greenfield
Grand Champion: Lynda Curtis Greenfield, (“Way Beyond Baltimore”)
Quilts, Machine
Champion, Bed Size: Sharon Koepper, Indianapolis
Champion, Smaller Size: Lynda Curtis, Greenfield
Grand Champion: Lynda Curtis, Greenfield
Best of Quilt Show, sponsored by Hancock County Extension Homemakers: Lynda Curtis, Greenfield (Bed size appliquéd, “Way Beyond Baltimore”)
Viewers’ Choice Award, sponsored by Sarah E. Kesterson: Marian Estes, Greenfield
Past Chairman’s Award, Sponsored by Sarah E. Kesterson: Phil Keppel, Greenfield
Photography Contest winners
Sweepstakes — Color
Adult: Bethany Mickler, Greenfield
Intermediate (ages 13-17): Kayleigh Rozzi, Indianapolis, Grade 11
Children (ages 12 and under): Addison Hill, Greenfield, Grade 7
Sweepstakes — Black and White, Toned/Sepia
Adult: Audrey Sleeth, Wilkinson
Intermediate: Stacey Hodges, Anderson, Grade 12
Children: Addison Hill, Greenfield, Grade 7
Best of Show — Color
Adult: Bethany Mickler, Category Nature
Best of show — Black and White
Intermediate: Stacey Hodges, Category Animals
Professional Division: Chris Williams, Cumberland
Sponsor Award, Greenfield Daily Reporter: Sylvia Warren, Indianapolis
President’s Award: Keri Brennan, Indianapolis
Mayor’s Award: Bailey Allen, Greenfield, Grade 10
Viewers’ Choice: Brad Brown, New Palestine
Phillip R. Hollenbaugh Memorial Award, Contest Theme, Water: Addison Hill, Greenfield, Grade 7
Ameriana Bank Parade winners
Youth
First, Greenfield Church of God
Second, Girl Scout Troop 924 and 624
Third, Cub Pack 293
Adult
First, Bentley’s Buddies & Friends
Commercial
First, American Cancer Society Relay for Life
Second, Lark Ranch
Old Fiddler’s Contest winners
Ages 10 and younger
First, Ella Neill, Greenfield
Second, Sarah Rose Paul, Greenfield
Third, Danielle Taylor, Greenfield
Ages 11-17
First, Kurt Watkins, Indianapolis
Second, Katie Gunn, Greenfield
Ages 18 and older
First, Jessica Wesley, Selma
