Wood Choppers Win Ribbons in Heritage Contest at State Fair
August 19, 2011
Men and women from across the Midwest participated in the Woodchopping contest on Tuesday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Complete results below:
Wood – Ax
1) Aaron Kienol, Ames
2) Chris Spencer, Moravia
3) Frank Boyer, Ames
Wood – Bow Saw
1) Jackie Buster, Unionville, Mo.
2) Nick Miller, Des Moines
3) Spencer Johnson, Hastings, Minn.
Sawing – Buck Saw
1) Jackie Buster, Unionville, Mo.
2) Josh Brinegar, Monroe
3) Robby Pedersen, Jefferson
One-man Cross-cut
1) Lucas Monson, Ames
2) David Cox, Oskaloosa
3) Spencer Johnson, Hastings, Minn.
Two-men Cross-cut
1) Lucas Monson and Erick Snyder, Ames
2) Allison Johnson and Spencer Johnson, Hastings, Minn.
3) Olen Roorda and Dan Gibbons, Creston
One-Woman Cross-Cut
1) Sandy Stoner, Fremont
2) Angie Eberle, Jefferson
3) Judy Berg, Sigourney
Ladies – Bow Saw
1) Nancy Van Steenes, Winterset
2) Sandy Stoner, Fremont
3) Angie Eberle, Jefferson
The contest was part of “Rural Americana Olde Tyme Competitions” in Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall. A first prize of $5 and ribbons were awarded to each class.
“Nothing Compares” to the 2011 Iowa State Fair, celebrating 100 years of the Butter Cow August 11-21. 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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