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2012 Contest Results

Combs Insurance Agency presents

Our Winners of the Diaper Derby & Toddler Trot are:

6-12 months old

1st  Wyatt Blomker of Wasilla

2nd Braden Thompson of Wasilla

3rd LillyAnn Van Tassel of Anchorage

Toddler Trot 2yr olds

1st Zyrah McNellis of Wasilla

2nd Gabriel Law of Anchorage

3rd Lincoln Shanks of Palmer

Toddler Trot 3yr olds

1st Hallie Riggs of Anchorage

2nd Allison Brewer of Wasilla

3rd Justus Payne of Wasilla

Toddler Trot 4yr olds

1st Malachi Conway of Anchorage

2nd Erick Van Tassel of Anchorage

3rd Ana Lewis of Palmer


MTA presents

Kids’ Day Games

Check back for the results of our 2012 winners!


 

Greatland Chili Fiesta

Salsa

1st place:  Kathlleen Himmelright & Paula Ahrens “Pink Peppers”

2nd Place:  Mary Helms “Red Cat Cooking Team”

3rd Place:  Parry Phanouvong

Grind Chili

1st Place:  Mary Helms “Red Cat Cooking Team”

2nd Place: Parry Phanouvong

3rd Place:  Chris Daw “Chili DAWgs”

Chili Verde

1st Place:  Mike & Mary DeSpain “M squared”

2nd Place:  Chris Daw “Chili DAWgs”

3rd Place:  Denise & Jim Cottrell “Nach-Yo-Mamma’s

Texas Red

1st Place:  Mike & Mary DeSpain “M squared”

2nd Place:  Kathlleen Himmelright & Paula Ahrens “Pink Peppers”

3rd Place:  Chris Daw “Chili DAWgs

Peoples Choice Awards

Salsa: Mike & Mary DeSpain “M squared”

Grind: Steve Hanson “Fireballs”

Verde:  Kathleen Himmelright & Paula Ahrens “Pink Peppers”

Texas Red:  Mike & Mary DeSpain “M squared”

Best Booth: Mary Helms “Chili Gypsies”


10th & M Seafood & Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute presents

Alaska Seafood Throwdown

Overall Winner of Event: John D’Elia, Owner/Chef Urban Bamboo
People’s Choice Round 1: Tim Farley, Chef Humpy’s
People’s Choice Round 2: Paul Villnerve, Moose Bites Professional Chefs
People’s Choice Round 3: Tim Farley, Humpy’s Chef

“Bright Idea” Young Entrepreneurs

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Ag Games

Speed Pea Shelling

1st Sierra from Palmer

2nd Jessica from Palmer

3rd Angela from Anchorage

Potato Toss

1st Caroline & Meghan

2nd Sierra & Jessie

3rd Angela & Kristin

Pass the Peas Please

1st Jessica with 325peas

2nd Kristin with 256 peas

3rd Angela 243 peas

Ice Cream Eating Contest (adult)

1st Robert Straub

2nd Brennen O’Shea

3rd Richard Edwards

Ice Cream Eating Contest (youth)

1st Jeffrey of Wasilla

2nd Porter of Wasilla

3rd Joshua of Wasilla

Dance Till you make Butter

1st Richard Edwards

2nd Sierra

3rd Meghan

Cheese Curd Toss

1st Hellen & Jason

2nd Jessica & Sierra

3rd Angela & Kristen


MTA presents

Text Messaging Contest

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GoAnchorage.Biz presents

Last Frontier Dutch Oven Cook-off

Adult Placement

First Place:  Carla Anderson & Allison “Alaska Gals”; Ultimate Zucchini Cake, Rosca (Brazilian Sweet Bread), Middle East Lamb Chops with roasted Vegetable & Cheese Terrine

Second Place:  Stephanie Ferguson & Molly Noyes “Buns in the Oven” ; Chocolate Cheesecake, Nee Nee Rolls, Lemon Herb Chicken

Third Place:  Brian Smith & Rod Hutchings “Smith & Hutch” : Razzleberry Pie with Camping Ice Cream, Herb rolls, Pork Loin

Youth Placement

First Place:  Chelsea Hutchings & McKenzie Smith “Mac & Chels” ; Chocolate Marble Swirled Cake, Maple Crusted Roasted Chicken with Bacon Jack Taters

Second Place:  Gavin Goggia & Derek Lewis ; Carmel Apple Bread Pudding & Kickin’ Lime Halibut & Rice

Third Place:  Savannah Kreider & Anna Coup “Dutch Oven Darlings” ; Fruit & Cream Delight, chicken Cordon Bleu


Carrs Safeway Rancher’s Reserve presents

Rancher’s Reserve Beef Throwdown

People’s Choice: Round 1 Rusty Thatcher – Rusty’s on Dahlia Street
People’s Choice: Round 2 Sara Bridges – Orso’s
People’s Choice: Round 3 Eric DuBey – 36th Street Bistro
Overall Winner of the “Big Ulu Award” Sara Bridges – Orso’s
2nd place Eric DuBey – 36th Street Bistro
3rd Place Rusty Thatcher – Rusty’s on Dahlia Street

GoAnchorage.Biz presents

Alaska State Fair Fiddle Contest

Youth Division

1st place: Nathan Kristich

Teen Division

1st place: Sky Kelsey

2nd place: Harrison Jennings

3rd place: Stephanie Mathew

Open Division

1st place: Sky Kelsey

2nd place: Harrison Jennings

3rd place: Stephanie Mathew

Final Winners

3rd runner up: Nathan Kristich

2nd runner up: Stephanie Mathew

1st runner up: Harrison Jennings

Grand Champion: Sky Kelsey


Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman presents

Scarecrow Contest

1st Place: Dawn Bennett, Katie Bennet, Mary Bennet & Catherine Lambert all from Anchorage

2nd Place: Kasey Ryan of Palmer, Emma Olsen of Wasilla, Aidan Olsen of Wasilla and Ty Campbell of Palmer (all under the age of 13)

3rd Place: Chris Olsen, Darion Campbell, Lassire Campbell


17th Annual Giant Cabbage Weigh-Off

Open /Youth First Last City

Weight

y Dylan Bietsch Willow

21.50

y Wendell & Sadie Bouwens Palmer

30.30

y Keevan Dinkel Wasilla

59.05

o Lauren Guinotte Palmer

84.25

y Dane  Ty   Kade Harmon Palmer

30.25

o Steve Hubacek Wasilla

126.00

o Tom & Faith Hundley Palmer

63.00

y Payton Knittle Palmer

37.30

y Jonathan McQuillin Palmer

10.30

y Avenir Mikhaylyuk Wasilla

13.60

o Marjorie Mueller Palmer

45.90

o Scott A. Robb Palmer

138.25

o Brian Shunskis Salcha

94.40

y Garrett Streit Palmer

30.50

y Anna Van Diest Palmer

44.30

o Meyer Family Wasilla

24.20


Alaska’s Midnight Sun Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off

The winner of the Midnight Sun Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off is Dale Marshall’s pumpkin at a weight of 931 lbs!


Sportsman’s Warehouse presents

Moose Calling & Tall Tail Contest

First Place:           Donna Prator       

Second Place:      Jim Ward

Third Place:        Greg Rodgers

Children Under 10 years

Noah

Lane

Jolie


Café Excellence presents

Parent-Child Look- Alike Contest

FIRST PLACE:                          DAWN HUDSON AND RENEE SCOTT

SECOND PLACE:                     HENRY ROEHL AND RYKER ROEHL

THIRD PLACE:                        JOREL FAIN AND BRAYDON

HONORABLE MENTION:    KARISSA ROGERS AND KAIRI ROGERS


Country Legends 100.9 FM presents

4th Annual Legendary Karaoke Contest Finals

1st place:  Matthew Moody

2nd place:  Randy Shultis

3rd place:  Durand Ronken


AlaskaDispatch.com presents

Homesteader Games with Hobo Jim

Women’s Axe Throw

1st Tina Scheer

2nd Angie Taggart

3rd Wendy Parsons

Men’s Axe Throw

1st Kelly Repnow

2nd Hobo Jim

3rd Jay Riski

Women’s Cross-Cut Saw

1st Angie Taggart and Tina Scheer with a time of :56.7second

2nd Sierra Dorman and Jessica DeVeaux with a time of 1:32.1

3rd Gina Mae and Barbara with a time of 2:30.7

Men’s Cross-Cut Saw

1st Adria Baer and Kelly Repnow

2nd David Fink and Rees Miller

3rd Andy Donelson and Jay Riski

Wood Splitting

1st Adrian Baer

2nd jay Riski

3rd Andy Donelson

Water Hauling

1st Lois Repnow

2nd Angie Toggart

3rd Rebecca Donelson


Alaska State Fair Beard Contest

CATEGORY                          NAME                            HOMETOWN

SOUP STRAINER:       RANDALL JAMES           GARFIELD,  ARKANSAS

HOMESTEADER:         DOUG RENFRE               ANCHORAGE

COLONIST:                   AL GALLO                         TALKEETNA

URBAN:                         LEE BRUMBAUGH          ANCHORAGE


Geico presents

Alaska’s Got Talent Finals

FIRST PLACE:        BEN GHALAMI              FAIRBANKS

SECOND PLACE:    SARAH MONSTVIL     WASILLA

THIRD PLACE:       MELISSA KAYLOR         PALMER


Strongman of the North Showdown at the Fairgrounds

Check back for the results of our 2012 winners!


Alaska Operating Engineers Apprenticeship and Training presents

Backhoe Rodeo

Check back for the results of our 2012 winners!


Senior Stand-up Comedy and Story Telling Contest

First Place:      “The Famous,  one and only, seldom defeated” ONE OLE FART, CARL!!

Second Place:  The only person to beat ONE OLE FART, CARL, THE AMAZING MARTHA GUINOTTE.

Third Place:     Gus Larson, also a returning competitor with wit and wisdom!


Window Display Contest Winners

1st place:  Valley Hotel

2nd place:  The UPS Store, Palmer

3rd place:   Side Kicks, TLC & More


Vendor Booth Winners

Overall:

1st  Red Beet Bistro

2nd   Alaska Seasoning Co.

3rd  Western Bling Alaska

Food:

1st   Reuben House

2nd   Salmon Express

3rd The Soy Oriental Fast Food

Most Improved:

Super Jewelry

Theme Interpretation:  

The Beaded Moose

Sustainability: 

Valley Community for Recycling Solutions

Educational:  

Iditarod Historic Trail Alliance

Honorable mention:  

The Soda Jerks

Rotary Cabbage Train

Klaar Originals

Arctic Home Living

Lime Solar

Katie Sevigny

Kahiltna Birchworks

Hands Tell Stories

Slippery Gulch

Homer Tapestry