Lincoln woman takes first in Abe's Amble  

[AUG. 22, 2006]  SPRINGFIELD -- The 2006 Illinois State Fair concluded on Sunday with Abe's Amble and ARCA auto racing.

Hometown favorite Justin Allgaier held off defending champion Frank Kimmel on the final lap to win the Allen Crowe Memorial 100 on Sunday at the state fair.

Starting from the third position, Allgaier, of Springfield, edged Kimmel by seven-tenths of a second in the ARCA Re/Max Series race, avenging a loss to the Clarksville, Ind., native by a nearly identical margin a year ago.

The last lap was the only lap Allgaier led all afternoon. His winning time was 72.072 mph. Mark Gibson of Winder, Ga., finished third. Bob Strait, of Mokena was fourth after leading the race for 42 of the final 43 laps.

Despite an eighth-place finish, pole-sitter Damon Lusk made track history by breaking the record qualifying time with a speed of 107.778 mph. Allgaier formerly held the record, earning the pole position last year with a speed of 107.710 mph.

Abe's Amble results

Bryan Glass of Springfield won the Abe's Amble men's 10K, a cross country race sponsored by the Springfield Road Runners Club. Glass completed the course, which starts and finishes on the Illinois State Fairgrounds, in 32 minutes, 16 seconds, 32 seconds, ahead of runner-up Adam White of Peoria. Kelly Fox of Lincoln crossed the finish line in 38:20 to win the women's division. Collen Casey was second.

Jordan Wolf, 17, of Rockton won the 2K race, finishing ahead of runner-up Wes Wooden of Springfield by 11 seconds. Wolf's winning time was 6:45. Brittany Rogers, 15, of Lincoln won the women's 2K race with a time of 7:19. Katie McAfee of Pawnee was second.

Competition results follow:

Dead lift competition

T.C. Rush won the dead lift competition by lifting 640 pounds.

Baton contest

Novice basic strut, first place

(Age, name, hometown)

• 0-6 -- Celeste Makara, Arlington Heights

• 7 -- Randi Shimmin, Monmouth

• 8 -- Miranda Wadley, St. Louis, Mo.

• 9 -- Jia Jumbas, Hanover Park

• 10 -- Paige Henry, Belleville

• 11 -- Alex Tutts, Mount Zion

• 12 -- Amy Billedeau, Belleville

• 13 -- Alexia Snell, Monmouth

• 14 -- Kassie Crocker, St. Louis, Mo.

• 15 -- Brittany Conard, Monmouth

Beginner basic strut, first place

• 0-6 -- Janelle King, Monmouth

• 7 -- Randi Shimmin, Monmouth

• 8 -- Rachael Nuckles, Monmouth

• 9 -- Jia Jumbas, Hanover Park

• 10 -- Sherry Law, Belleville

• 11 -- Malissa McKay, Monmouth

• 12 -- Vicky Picillo, St. Louis, Mo.

• 13 -- Jayme Johnson, North Pekin

• 14 -- Kassi Crocker, St. Louis, Mo.

• 15 -- Janie Brooke Welge, Highland

• 16 and up -- Allison Kauling, Belleville

Advanced basic strut, first place

• 7-9 -- Julie Engel, St. Louis, Mo.

• 10-12 -- Elycia Griffin, Belleville

• 13-15 -- Janie Brooke Welge, Highland

• 16 and up -- Amy VanRheeden, Mount Zion

Novice solo, first place

• 0-6 -- Janelle King, Monmouth

• 7 -- Baylee Phillips, Decatur

• 8 -- Kira Damewood, Monmouth

• 9 -- Miranda Tharp, Monmouth

• 10 -- Kelsey Bennett, Monmouth

• 11 -- Elycia Griffin, Belleville

• 12 -- Jennifer Jones, St. Louis, Mo.

• 13 -- Alexia Snell, Monmouth

• 15 -- Brittany Conard, Monmouth

Novice twirl-off winner -- Kira Damewood

Beginner solo, first place

• 0-6 -- Janelle King, Monmouth

• 7 -- Baylee Phillips, Decatur

• 8 -- Kira Damewood, Monmouth

• 9 -- Jia Jumbas, Hanover Park

• 10 -- Cecily Conard, Monmouth

• 11 -- Caiti Kozelichki, Monmouth

• 12 -- Juliette Makara, Arlington Heights

• 13 -- Alexia Snell, Monmouth

• 14 -- Jordyn Kissee, Glendale Heights

• 15 -- Janie Brooke Welge, Highland

Beginner twirl-off winner -- Juliette Makara

Intermediate solo, first place

• 10-12 -- Cecily Conard, Monmouth

• 13-15 -- Emily O'Donnell, St. Louis, Mo.

• 16 and up -- Allison Kauling, Belleville

Intermediate twirl-off winner -- Allison Kauling

Advanced solo, first place

• 16 and up -- Amy VanRheeden, Mount Zion

Advanced twirl-off winner -- Amy VanRheeden

Dance twirl team, first place

• Tiny tots -- Twirling Stars Blue Team, Riverside
• Juvenile -- Tossin' and Turnin,' Edwardsville
• Junior -- Bittersweet, St. Louis, Mo.

Halftime twirl team, first place

• Tiny tots -- YMCA Soul Twirlers, Monmouth
• Primary, small -- Fab 4, Monmouth
• Primary, large -- Razzle Dazzle, Highland
• Junior, small -- Marilyners, Axel F, Belleville
• Junior, large -- South County Hotshots, Melville, Mo.

Twirl team, first place

• Juvenile -- South County Hotshots, Melville, Mo.
• Junior -- South County Hotshots, Melville, Mo.

Amateur talent contest

Dance group

1. Janet Cripe, Springfield
2. Aaron Austin, Springfield
3. Morgan Ott, Danvers

Dance solo

1. Tiffany Riech, Springfield
2. Hannah Allaman, Oquawka
3. Kaitlyn Wehr, Moline

Instrumental keyboard solo

1. Eric Burgett, Latham
2. Grace Moore, Benton
3. Spencer Wilken, Danvers

Vocal group

1. Kevin Ferry, Avon
2. Monique Robinson, Bensenville
3. Misty Bowersock, Mason City

Vocal solo, female

1. Katie Ford, Springfield
2. Sarah Boline, Decatur
3. Erica Smith, Champaign

Vocal solo, male

1. Jacob Rogers, Chatham
2. Travis Barber, Springfield
3. Justin Dunkak, Decatur

Youth dance group

1. Zach Bowen, Griggsville
2. Holly Dawson, Springfield
3. Tia Mahr, Springfield

Youth dance solo

1. Carolyn Wehr, Moline
2. Julie Mountain, Griggsville
3. Shelby Horne, Springfield

Youth instrumental keyboard solo

1. Dakota Carman, Gilson

Youth vocal solo, female

1. Rielly Sanders, Mazon
2. Tara Kunkel, Princeton
3. Eisenbarth Madison, Brimfield

Youth vocal solo, male

1. Kyle Pope, Kincaid

Baby picture contest

Boys

Less than 6 months

1. Brayden Trello, Springfield
2. Devin Crawford, Sherman
3. Lucas Haage, Buffalo Grove

6 months to 1 year

1. Sam Hartl, Springfield
2. Joseph Catalano, Springfield
3. Tyler Winch, Springfield

1 year

1. Jacob Matteson, Springfield
2. Trey Carter, Sherman
3. Samuel Fox V, Rochester

2 years

1. Alexander Crouch, Springfield
2. Chayton Day, Cerro Gordo
3. Ethan Kosel, New Lenox

3 years

1. Brian Becker, Springfield
2. Tyson Madsen, St. Joseph
3. Brayden Stuckey, Rochester

Girls

Less than 6 months

1. Klementine Davis, Decatur
2. Kendall Knouer, Springfield
3. Lilly Weidler, Chatham

6 months to 1 year

1. Klementine Davis, Decatur
2. Kendall Knouer, Springfield
3. Lilly Weidler, Chatham

1 year

1. Megan Becker, Springfield
2. Addison Eades, Springfield
3. Braelynn Finley, Springfield

2 years

1. Karissa Long, Springfield
2. Taylor Ray, Springfield
3. Shana McDermith, Springfield

3 years

1. Natalie Lutz, Sherman
2. Maggie Ayers, Rochester
3. Ellie Paige Wetherell, Springfield

Twins

Up to 23 months

1. Maden and Mailee Schoen, Divernon
2. Caleb and Jordan Furr, Chatham
3. Alexandra and Eva Haas, Chatham

2-4 years

1. Emma and Carson Dart, Springfield
2. Alyyiah and Alicia Dickerson, Springfield
3. Elijah and Xander Davis, Springfield

Cheerleading competition

Large varsity

1. Theresa Ess, Kincaid
2. Melissa Alberssen, Taylorville
3. Angie Mahr, Chatham

Pompon competition

Open competition

1. Sarah Johnson, Springfield
2. Erica Lynn Thompson, Springfield

Small school

1. Michelle Deets, Collinsville
2. Ericka Brock, Riverton
3. Kim Pembroke, Taylorville

Livestock competitions

Llama Show

• Champion baby llama -- Dave Johnson and Debby White, Waverly

• Champion heavy wool female -- Debbie Andrews, Oakland

• Champion heavy wool male -- Kristi and Terry Allen, Bluffs

• Champion light wool female -- Amanda and Bret Hill, Downs

• Champion light wool male -- Debbie Andrews, Oakland

• Reserve champion baby llama -- Kristi and Terry Allen, Bluffs

• Reserve champion heavy wool female -- Whispering Pines Farm, Farmer City

• Reserve champion heavy wool male -- Amanda and Bret Hill, Downs

• Reserve champion light wool female -- Debbie Andrews, Oakland

• Reserve champion light wool male -- Kristi and Terry Allen, Bluffs

• Costume competition -- Amanda and Bret Hill, Downs

• Obstacle competition -- Mary Lou Flegel, Leroy

• Premiere exhibitor -- Debbie Andres, Oakland

Dairy Show

"Bossy Fashion Frolic"

1. Lauren Robison, Mulberry Grove
2. Delainey Enloe, Mulberry Grove
3. Devin Carlile, Thompsonville

Junior Dairy Show

Ayrshire

• Grand champion female -- Patricia Baumann, Wyoming

• Junior champion female -- Mark Bejster, Arlington

• Senior champion female -- Patricia Baumann, Wyoming

• Reserve grand champion female -- Sara Haag, Cullom

• Reserve junior champion female -- Katelyn Bejster, Arlington

• Reserve senior champion female -- Sara Haag, Cullom

Brown Swiss

• Grand champion female -- Grace Shanks, Garden Prairie
• Junior champion female -- Brent Hanke, Carlyle
• Senior champion female -- Grace Shanks, Garden Prairie
• Reserve grand champion female -- Walter Shanks, Garden Prairie
• Reserve junior champion female -- Philip Shanks, Garden Prairie
• Reserve senior champion female -- Walter Shanks, Garden Prairie

Jersey

• Grand champion female -- Kristen Jordan, Moweaqua

• Junior champion female -- Katy Spesard, Paris

• Senior champion female -- Kristen Jordan, Moweaqua

• Reserve grand champion female -- Janell Baum, Kenney

• Reserve junior champion female -- Justin Kilgus, Fairbury

• Reserve senior champion female -- Janell Baum, Kenney

Milking Shorthorn

• Grand champion female -- Chelsea Stoll, Mount Pulaski

• Junior champion female -- Samantha Ropp, Strawn

• Senior champion female -- Chelsea Stoll, Mount Pulaski

• Reserve grand champion female -- Cathy Guckian, Greenville

• Reserve junior champion female -- Elizabeth Rice, Sheldon

• Reserve senior champion female -- Cathy Guckian, Greenville

[Illinois State Fair news release]

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