Chad Cooper won first place in the EBCI Cooperative Extension contests Irish Potatoes category at the 112th Cherokee Indian Fair. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather photo)
Submitted by EBCI Cooperative Extension Office
Agriculture – Adult
Best of Show Agriculture: Chad Cooper
Best of Show Livestock: Lakota Russell
Any traditional Cherokee crop not listed as a category: 1 – Chad Cooper, 2 – Charlene Wolfe, 3 – James Lossiah
Corn beads: 1 – Lolita Sequoyah, 2 – Charlene Wolfe, 3 – Kina Bradley
Field Corn Yellow: 1 – Chad Cooper, 2 – Finley McMillan
Field Corn White: 1 – Kristyn Teasdale, 2 – Finley McMillan, 3 – Chad Cooper
Ornamental Gourds – displayed in an Indian basket: 1 – Chad Cooper, 2 – Lolita Sequoyah, 3 – Katherine Armachain
Birdhouse gourd: 1 – Isaiah Armachain, 2 – Charlene Wolfe, 3 – Katherine Armachain
Dipper gourd: 1 – Chad Cooper, 2 – Isaiah Armachain, 3 – Charlene Wolfe
Any other gourd: 1 – Lolita Sequoyah, 2 – James Lossiah, 3 – Erma McMillan
Largest gourd: 1 – Charlene Wolfe, 2 – Katherine Armachain, 3 – Isaiah Armachain
Herb display: 1 – Erma McMillan, 2 – Charlene Wolfe, 3 – Finley McMillan
Honey Production with Comb: 1 – Chad Cooper
Honey Production without comb: 1 – Chad Cooper, 2 – Vickie Wicker, 3 – Kristyn Teasdale
October Beans: 1 – Chad Cooper
Indian Corn multicolored kernels: 1 – Finley McMillan, Chad Cooper
Indian Flour Corn White: 1 – Finley McMillan, 2 – Chad Cooper
Indian Flour Corn Yellow: 1 – Chad Cooper
Indian Flour Corn Other: 1 – Chad Cooper
Irish potatoes: 1 – Chad Cooper, 2 – Kristyn Teasdale, 3 – Finley McMillan
Largest sunflower: 1 – Mary Thompson, 2 – Charlene Wolfe, 3 – Vickie Wicker
Popcorn: 1 – Finley McMillan, 2 – Kina Bradley, 3 – Lolita Sequoyah
Largest Pumpkin: 1 – Chad Cooper, 2 – Kelsey Altiman
Ugliest Pumpkin: 1 – Chad Cooper, 2 – Kelsey Altiman
Other pumpkin: 1 – Chad Cooper, 2 – Angela Gunter, 3 – Mary Hill
Unusual vegetable: 1 – Chad Cooper, 2 – Kathryn Littlejohn, 3 – Lidia Ramirez
Candy roaster: 1 – Chad Cooper, 2 – Erma McMillan
Largest candy roaster: 1 – Mary Thompson, 2 – Thomas D. Bradley, 3 – Chad Cooper
Any other winter squash: 1 – Finley McMillan, 2 – Kristyn Teasdale, 3 – Mary Hill
Chickens: 1 – Lakota Russell, 2 – Drayke Russell, 3 – Angela Gunter
Ducks and geese: 1 – Reva Ballew, 2 – Abigail Teasdale
Cows: 1 – David Wolfe, 2 – Jeremy Wolfe
Horses: 1 – Jeremy Wolfe
Rabbits: 1 – Keniethea Ray
Goats: 1 – Thomas D. Bradley, 2 – Talisa Bradley, 3 – Abigail Teasdale
Traditional crops of the Cherokee: 1 – Chad Cooper, 2 – Finley McMillan, 3 – Sadie Standingdeer
Cherokee family garden project: 1 – Kristyn Teasdale
Flower Arrangements, Garden: 1 – Nancy Myers Brown, 2 – Rhonda Pheasant, 3 – Lidia Ramirez
Flower Arrangements, Wild: 1 – Nancy Myers Brown, 2 – Janet Smith, 3 – Kristyn Teasdale
Flower Arrangements, Dried: 1 – Claudette Long, 2 – Nancy Myers Brown, 3 – Abigail Teasdale
Agriculture – Young Adult (13-17)
Best of Show Livestock: Julianne Smart
Any other traditional Cherokee crop not listed as a category: 1 – Dillon Beam
Corn beads: 1 – Maya Lossiah, 2 – Dillon Beam
Birdhouse gourd: 1 – Keaton Arch
Largest gourd: 1 – Keaton Arch
Unusual vegetable: 1 – Keaton Arch
Largest Pumpkin: 1 – Dillon Beam
Ugliest Pumpkin: 1 – Dillon Beam
Winter squash: 1 – Seaborn Bradley
Chickens: 1 – Julianne Smart, 2 – Seaborn Bradley
Cows: 1 – Jeron Martens
Horses: 1 – Jeron Martens
Goats: 1 – Seaborn Bradley, 2 – Amiya Lequire
Agriculture – Youth (6-12)
Any traditional Cherokee crop: 1 – Zaiden Armachain, 2 – Vaelyn Owl
Field Corn: 1 – Samuel McMillan
Indian Corn: 1 – Zaiden Armachain
Corn beads: 1 – Zaiden Armachain, 2 – Harper Murphy
Birdhouse gourd: 1 – Zaiden Armachain
Dipper gourd: 1 – Zaiden Armachain, 2 – Wayne Church, 3 – Judidiah Church
Largest gourd: 1 – Zaiden Armachain
Herb display: 1 – Zaiden Armachain
Irish potatoes: 1 – Samuel McMillan
Largest sunflower: 1 – Zaiden Armachain, 2 – Jax Panther, 3 – Harper Murphy
Largest Pumpkin: 1 – Samuel McMillan
Other Pumpkin: 1 – Copley Beck, 2 – Emberlyn Beck, 3 – Samuel McMillan
Unusual vegetable: 1 – Zaiden Armachain, 2 – Keagan Taylor
Winter squash: 1 – Clarence Thompson, 2 – Samuel McMillan
Chickens: 1 – Eliza Bradley
Goats: 1 – Eliza Bradley
Baked Goods – Adult
Best of Show: Erma McMillan
Traditional bean bread (3 pieces): 1 – Erma McMillan, 2 – Sonia Taylor, 3 – Lavinia Hicks
Traditional chestnut bread (3 pieces): 1 – Erma McMillan, 2 – Lavinia Hicks
Traditional lye bread (3 pieces): 1 – Connie Rose, 2 – Lavinia Hicks, 3 – Erma McMillan
Banana nut bread: 1 – Kelly Murphy, 2 – Amy Postoak
Casseroles: 1 – Tracie Edwards
Pound cake: 1 – Connie Rose
Apple cake: 2 – Erma McMillan, 3 – Amy Postoak
Other cake: 1 – Stacy Wolfe, 2 – Connie Rose, 3 – Erma McMillan
Fruit Pies: 2 – Tracie Edwards
Diabetic food: 1 – Charlene Wolfe
Other Food: 1 – Erma McMillan, 2 – Brian Lambert
Baked Goods – Young Adult (13-17)
Best of Show: Makenzie Sequoyah
Traditional bean bread: 1 – Makenzie Sequoyah
Traditional chestnut bread: 1 – Roxie Solis
Muffins: 3 – Makenzie Sequoyah
Cake: 1 – Makenzie Sequoyah
Other: 3 – Kyndra Postoak
Baked Goods – Youth (6-12)
Best of Show: Vaelyn Owl
Traditional bean bread: 1 – Riley Solis, 2 – Nikwasi Sequoyah, 3 – Tanasi Standingdeer
Traditional chestnut bread: 1 – Misha Lee, 2 – Atlas Slee, 3 – Israel Solis
Traditional lye bread: 1 – Misha Slee, 2 – Atlas Slee
Cookies: 1 – Copelyn Beck, 2 – Paisley Ensley, 3 – Emberlyn Beck
Cupcakes: 1 – Breanna Lambert
Muffins: 1 – Emberlyn Beck, 2 – Copelyn Beck, 3 – Tanasi Standingdeer
Cake: 1 – Vaelyn Owl, 2 – Copelyn Beck, 3 – Jax Panther
Other: 1 – Lyric Ludwig, 2 – Emberlyn Beck, 3 – Nikwasi Sequoyah
Canning – Adult
Best of Show: David Hicks
8-jar canning collection: 2 – Angela Gunter
Jam, fruit, butters, jelly, preserves, and marmalades collection: 1 – Alissa Owle, 2 – Angela Gunter, 3 – Tracie Edwards
Pickles and relishes collection: 2 – Angela Gunter
Vegetable collection: 1 – David Hicks, 2 – Lavinia Hicks, 3 – Tracie Edwards
Dried foods collection: 1 – Donald Owle, 2 – Kristyn Teasdale, 3 – Alissa Owle
Best traditional food: 1 – David Hicks, 2 – Lavinia Hicks, 3 – Erma McMillan
Any canned food: 1 – David Hicks, 2 – Tracie Edwards, 3 – Lavinia Hicks
Canning – Youth
Any canned food: 1 – Atlas Slee, 2 – Sean Slee, 3 – Misha Slee
Any dried food: 1 – Keagan Taylor
Hobby – Adult
Best of Show: Jason Welch
Diamond art: 1 – Josilyn Driver, 2 – Dianna Brady, 3 – Anita Blythe
Wood working: 1 – Jason Welch, 2 – Austin Gunter, 3 – Jacob Ivey
Dried or decorated gourd: 1 – Janna Girty, 2 – Sky Sampson, 3 – Reva Brown
Graphic design: 1 – Kevin Tafoya
Drawing, Pencil/charcoal/pastel: 1 – Brian Lambert, 2 – Estella Litzinger
Drawing, Pen/ink: 1 – Brian Lambert, 2 – Reva Brown
Painting, Acrylic: 1 – Zhana Long, 2 – Selena Torres, 3 – Brian Lambert
Painting, Other: 1 – Brian Lambert
Poetry or creative writing: 1 – Estella Litzinger, 2 – Madeline Welch, 3 – Ulela Harris
Other hobby: 1 – Dianna Brady, 2 – Mary Thompson, 3 – Ulela Harris
Other Hobby Reflecting the fair theme: 1 – Janna Girty, 2 – Kimlyn Lambert, 3 – Erma McMillan
Hobby – Young Adult (13-17)
Best of Show: Aaliyah Reed
Dried or decorated gourd: 1 – Taythone Larch, 2 – Cambry Stamper, 3 – Jonathan Thompson
Cornhusk doll: 1 – Ava Walkingstick
Other jewelry: 1 – Taythone Larch, 2 – Makenzie Sequoyah, 3 – Haley Swadling
Drawing: 1 – Jarvis Brady
Painting: 1 – Briann Teesateskie, 2 – Jonathan Thompson
Ceramics: 1 – Livia Crowe, 2 – Georjia Girty, 3 – Timber Sampson
Woven paper or basket mat: 1 – Keaton Arch, 2 – Maxine Rice, 3 – Taythone Larch
Photography, Cherokee Nature: 1 – Haley Swadling
Other hobby: 1 – Aaliyah Reed, 2 – Ava Walkingstick, 3 – Jarvis Brady
Hobby – Youth (6-12)
Best of Show: Jaylah Biddix
Dried or decorated gourd: 1 – Mataya Sampson, 2 – Makinna Taylor, 3 – Jeshua Lossiah
Cornhusk doll: 1 – Jaylah Biddix, 2 – Tanasi Standingdeer, 3 – Catcuce Tiger
Other jewelry: 1 – Makennedy Ensley, 2 – Saligugi Tiger, 3 – Clarise Queen
Drawing: 1 – Kaeson Reed, 2 – James Bradley, Jr., 3 – Catcuce Tiger
Painting: 1 – Adeline Maney, 2 – Breanna Lambert, 3 – Kaeson Reed
Ceramics: 1 – Kayson Taylor, 2 – Catcuce Tiger, 3 – Joseph Crowe
Woven paper basket or mat: 1 – Taleah Arch, 2 – Catcuce Tiger, 3 – Mattie Moore
Other hobby: 1 – Keagan Taylor, 2 – Kaeson Reed, 3 – Brantly Brown
Other hobby reflecting the Fair Theme: 1 – Joseph Crowe, 2 – Shaligugi Tiger, 3 – Taleah Arch
Sewing and Needlework – Adult
Best of Show: Erma McMillan
Historical Cherokee clothing 1800’s era (complete outfits with accessories): Erma McMillan
Traditional Cherokee garment: 1 – Carol Long, 2 – Faith Long Presley, 3 – Zhana Long
Traditional accessories (wearable or not): 1 – Sammi Sequoyah
Moccasins, Pucker toe: 1 – Kristy Herron, 2 – Richard Bottchenbaugh, 3 – Erma McMillan
Moccasins, Beaded: 1 – Richard Bottchenbaugh, 3 – Janna Girty
Contemporary clothing Beginner level: 1 – Terri Henry, 2 – Jennifer Martens
Contemporary clothing, Advanced level: 1 – Rachel Slee
Sewn dolls: 1 – Judith Smith
Stuffed toy (1): 1 – Keneitha Roy, 2 – Terinda Whisenant
Other sewn item: 1 – Reva Brown, 2 – Rachel Slee, 3 – Jennifer Martens
Sewn item reflecting the fair theme: 1 – Kelly Murphy, 2 – Henrietta Harlan, 3 – Karyl Frankiewicz
Afghan, crochet: 1 – Madeline Welch
Afghan, knitted: 1 – Lisa Tiger, 2 – Sharon Queen
Quilt, pieced: 1 – Henrietta Harlan, 2 – Rosetta Thompson, 3 – Nikki Blankenship
Quilt, appliqued: 1 – Henrietta Harlan
Quilt, other (handsewn): 1 – Lillie Bird, 3 – Encie Bird
Baby afghan (crochet or knitted): 1 – Linda Bailey, 2 – Madeline Welch
Baby clothes (knit or crochet, 3 pieces): 1 – Madeline Welch, 2 – Linda Bailey
Sweaters: 1 – Madeline Welch
Scarf: 1 – Madeline Welch
Crochet, other: 1 – Lisa Tiger, 2 – Beverly Webb, 3 – Sharon Queen
Cross stitch, Counted: 2 – Laura Smith
Sewing and Needlework – Young Adult (13-17)
Traditional Cherokee garment: 1 – Kennica Bradley, 2 – Jameson Bradley
Any other sewn item: 2 – Makenzie Sequoyah
Sewing and Needlework – Youth (6-12)
Traditional Cherokee garment: 1 – Misha Slee, 2 – Makennedy Ensley
Accessory: 1 – Makinna Taylor
Any crochet or knitted item: 1 – Emberlyn Beck, 2 – Nikwasi Sequoyah, 3 – Copelyn Beck
Special Exhibits
Best of Show: Caius Littlejohn
Painting-acrylic: 1 – Tsali Welch, 2 – Dennis Jumper
Cornhusk doll: 1 – Tsali Welch
Pipe cleaner character: 2 – Jarvis Brady
Basket: 2 – Ayaisha Driver
Paper mat: 3 – Ayaisha Driver
Ceramics: 1 – Caius Littlejohn
Participant: Dustin Pheasant, Gabby Milholen, John Anderson Watty, Joshawa Thompson
Senior Elder
Best of Show: Richard Saunooke
Livestock: 1 – Noah Wolfe
Any traditional Cherokee crop – 1 – Melba Haigler
Honey production: 1 – John Haigler
Best traditional food: 1 – Judith Smith
Jams/jelly collection: 1 – Melba Haigler
Historical Cherokee clothing: 1 – Richard Saunooke
Traditional Cherokee garment: 1 – Sharon French, 2 – Richard Saunooke
Traditional accessories: 1 – Richard Saunooke
Moccasins, Pucker toe: 1 – Richard Saunooke
Moccasins, Beaded: 1 – Richard Saunooke
Quilt, Pieced: 1 – Sue McManus
Quilt, Appliqued: 1 – Sue McManus
Quilt, Other: 1 – Sue McManus
