Ward Foundation News

A new generation of wildfowlartists seems to be making itselfknown, at least as far as results inthe 1985 Ward Foundation WorldChampionship Wildfowl CarvingCompetition might indicate. Topwinners in the 1985 World, heldApril 26-28 in Ocean City, MD,showed a definite youth movement,with 27-year-old Larry Barth ofStahlstown, PAwinning the $20,000purchase award in DecorativeLifesize, and Jett Brunet of Galliano,LA winning in Competition GradeFloating Waterfowl. Jett, 20, son offive-time World Champion TanBrunet, won the $10,000 purchaseaward with his pair of ruddy ducks.Gary Yoder, who won the $7500

purchase award in DecorativeMiniatures, is likewise not exactly agrizzled veteran, despite his growingcollection of blue ribbons. Gary is a25-year-old carver from Grantsville,MD.

It was one of the most sucessfulWorld Championships ever, both inthe quality of work displayed and inthe number of visitors who came toadmire the art. An estimated 10,000persons attended the annualcompetition.

According to Knute Bartrug,who has been chairman of the eventfor 15 years, 797 carvers entered2444 works in the competition.Bartrug said entrants included 217professionals with 797 carvings, 219amateurs with 730 pieces, and 361novices entering 917 works.

Bartrug said the theme for the1986 Decorative Lifesize andDecorative Miniatures competitionwill be Seabirds. The theme forFloating Pairs competition will beCinnamon Teal. The 1986 WorldChampionships will be held inOcean City on April 25-27.

Photos of the winning WorldClass pieces will be featured in theSummer issue of the WardFoundation’s Wildfowl Art Journal,which will be published in mid-July.The Summer issue will also includea feature story on Larry Barth, anda special color step-by-step sectionon how Larry created his winningcarving, “Winter Lakeshore - SnowyOwl and Bonaparte’s Gull.” Futureissues of the magazine will includestories on Jett Brunet and GaryYoder.

Here is a complete list of thewinners in all categories of the 1985Ward Foundation World Championship Wildfowl Carving Competition:

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With the printing of the lastissue of the “Ward Foundation’sMagazine, the Ward FoundationNews” has taken on a new format.Actually the Foundation isexpanding its services to themembership. The Ward FoundationNews which started out as anewspaper seven years ago is nowreturning to its newspaper format.This is the first issue of the new orshould I say old Ward FoundationNews.

The “News” will be printed fourtimes a year. This will enable all ofthe many wildfowl art lovers to stayon top of the many activities that arenow occurring throughout theUnited States. It seems appropriatethat the winners of the WorldChampionship Wildfowl CarvingCompetition are listed in this edition.If any of you have any news worthyitems about your carving club, thelatest Wildfowl Art Show or contestsplease send this information to us.We can probably use it in thenewsletter.

The magazine now has a newname and format. “The Wildfowl ArtJournal” now has a staff ofcolumnists writing on a regularbasis. With our new format weshould also be able to provide ourreaders with more in depth featurearticles about the top bird carversworking today, the latest informationon decoys, bird carving history andtechnical information on birdcarving.

The Ward Foundation wasestablished in 1968 to promoteNorth American Wildfowl Art and toestablish exhibition halls of wildfowlart. With the addition of the newnewsletter I hope we have taken onemore step toward achieving theFoundation’s goals.

Kenneth A. BasileDirectorNorth American WildfowlArt Museum

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1985 Carving CompetitionWinners

Ocean City, MD, April 26-28, 1985

World Championship Class DecorativeLife-size Wildfowl CarvingsBEST IN WORLDLarry Barth, Stahistown, PA, Snowy Owl &Bonaparte’s Gull, $20,000 (purchase award)SECOND IN WORLDA.J. Rudisill, Atlantic City, NJ, Red-tailedHawk and RabbitTHIRD IN WORLDErnest F. Muehlmatt, Springfield, PA, GreatHorned Owl & Quail

World Championship ClassCompetition Grade Floating WaterfowlBEST IN WORLDJett Brunet, Galliano, LA, Ruddy Ducks$10,000 (purchase award)SECOND IN WORLDDick Bonner, New Orleans, LA, Ruddy DucksTHIRD IN WORLDJohn Gewerth, Alsip, IL, Ruddy Ducks

World Championship Class DecorativeMiniature Wildfowl CarvingsBEST IN WORLDGary Yoder, Grantsville, MD, Cooper’s Hawk& Flicker, $7,500 (purchase award)SECOND IN WORLDMa Hal Feng, Worthington, OH, Greathorned owl with PintailTHIRD IN WORLDPhillipJ. Galatas, SIideIl, LA, Red-tailed Hawk

World Championship Feather Carving& Painting ContestFIRST PLACEWayne KeIlar, Corinth, KY, GrouseSECOND PLACEH.R. Nichol, Smith Falls, Ontario, Canada,GrouseTHIRD PLACEDr. Bernard M. Carr, Hazelton, PA, Hawk

The Lem & Steve Ward “Shootin’ Stool”Entry A Working, Service DecoyFIRST PLACETerry McNulty, Medford, NJ, Pintail $500Trophy & RosetteSECOND PLACETan Brunet, Galliano, LA, Mallard hen $300RosetteTHIRD PLACERobert Bennett, Fredricksburg, VA, $200RosetteHonorable Mention: Alvin Dymowski, GibbyDean, Glen Delozier, Tern McNulty, BillMeekins, Stewart Huebi, Bill Clark, Jr., CigarDaisy, Robert Capriola, Robert Bennett, PhilpEager, Peter Valkabich, Richard Sprague,Carl Danos, Edgar Frank, RichardArmstrong,Jim Frankowski,J.B. Garton, EdClark, Jr., Vincent Ginnetto, Jerri & Pat Kline,Ralph Nocerina, Norm Walsh, John Nolan,Gibby Dean, Leonard Carnaghi, ThomasWebb, Roe Terry, Ralph Walsh, Robert Bennett, Richard Schiebel, Richard Lewis, Ill,Capt. Fred Muhs, Robert Bennett

The Lem & Steve Ward “Shootin’ Stool”Entry B Special DonationPublic Auction DecoysFIRST PLACEGary Yoder, Grantsville, MD, Warbler, $300Trophy & RosetteSECOND PLACEMa Hai Feng. Worthington, OH, Western

Director’s Report

Don’t Miss An Issue!

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Beginning with the Spring Issue the Ward Foundation’s quarterlymagazine took on a new look: More color...More pages...Morecolumns and stories about carvers and carving...Even a newname!This summer we’re planning our biggest issue yet, featuringWorld Champion Larry Barth with a full-color, step-by-step photofeature on how he created “Winter Lakeshore-Snowy Owl andBonaparte’s Gull,” winner of the 1985 Decorative Lifesizecompetition at the World Championships in Ocean City in April.We’ll also have stories on carver Mark McNair, Hy Dahika, Englishpigeon decoys, as well as regular features by George Reiger,Henry Fleckenstein, Jim Sprankle, and Dan Brown.

Look for us in late July in your favorite mailbox!

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Sandpiper $200 Trophy & RosetteTHIRD PLACEJimmie Vizier;, Galliano, LA, Plover $150Trophy & Rosette

A. Danner Frazer Memorial Award forOutstanding Teenage ContestantJeffrey Muhs, Hampton Bays, NY, 1St placeMallard

Division Al (Professional)Decorative Decoy Marsh DucksMALLARD1. Tan Brunet, Galliano, LA2. Randy TuIl, Hayward, WI3. Douglas Belcher, Danville, NHHonorable Mention: Ken & Beverly Bassett

Sutton, Bay, MIReagan Danos, Lockport, LABLACK DUCK1. Jett Brunet, Galliano, LA2. Capt. Fred Muhs, Hampton Bay, NY3. Jim Sprankle, Chester, MDHonorable Mention: Daniel Cobb,

Fairton, NJGeorge Kruth, Bethel Park, PAPINTAIL1. Mike Bonner, New Orleans, LA2. Joan Zygmunt, Missoula, MT3. Bill Clarke, Jr., VirginiaHonorable Mention: Daniel Cobb,

Fairton, NJReagan Danos, Lockport, LAGREEN-WINGED TEAL1. Earl Federine, Cut Off, LA2. Dan Williams, Reisterstown, MD3. Robert Nagel, Austin, MNHonorable Mention: Daniel Cobb,

Fairton, NJJeri & Pat Klein, Erie, PADan Williams, Reisterstown, MDCliff Hollestelle, Lincoln, NEWIGEON1. Dick Bonner, New Orleans, LA2. Al Thomas, Omaha, NE3. Joy Yax, Harsens Island, MlCINNAMON TEAL1. Donald Brewer, Eureka, CA2. Jim Sprankle, Chester, MD3. Erwin Pillsbury, Flint MIHonorable Mention: Steve Constable

Phillipsberry, KSRon Broadwater, Baltimore, MDWOOD DUCK1. Marcus Schultz, Denmark, WI2. Robert Nagel, Austin, MN3. Kirk Bonner, Tallahassee, FLHonorable Mention: Robert Nagel

Austin, MNCharles Christy, Alogonac, MIAl Boscaglia, Jr., Mt. Clemens, MlBLUE-WINGED TEAL1. Pat Godin, Mt. Pleasant, Ontario2. Robert Nagel, Austin, MN3. Charles Lynch, Carencro, LAHonorable Mention: Dan Williams

Reisterstown, MDBrb Lantz, South Holland, ILGADWALL1. Jim Sprankle, Chester, MD2. Paul Bourdier, Opelousas, LA3. Daniel Cobb, Fairton, NJHonorable Mention: Dan Williams

Reisterstown, MDDan Williams, Reisterstown, MDSHOVELER1. Jim Sprankle, Chester, MD

2. Ron Broadwater, Baltimore, MD3. Steve Constable, Phillipsberry, KSHonorable Mention: Ray Whetzel,

Oxon Hill, MDPeter Main, Brentwood, CA

Semi-Final JudgingDivision Al (Professional)

1. Marcus Schultz, Denmark, WI, Wood Duck2. Jett Brunet, Gallino, LA, Black Duck3. Tan Brunet, Galliano, LA, Mallard

Division Al (Amateur)Decorative Decoy, Marsh Ducks

MALLARD1. Mike Pitre, Cut Off, LA2. Russell Martin, Chauvin, LA3. James Carlisle, Winston Salem, NCHonorable Mention: Ed Snyder, Rib Vista, CARandy Hansen, Des Moines, IA

BLACK DUCK1. Curtis Fabre, Montegut, LA2. Michael Fisher, Hancock’s Bridge, NJ3. Noel Ledue, Lasalle, CanadaHonorable Mention: Harry Groome

King of Prussia, PA

PINTAIL1. James Carlisle, Winston Salem, NC2. Bud Robins, Welland, Ontario Canada3. Don Morley, New Market, MDHonorable Mention: Dr. Bernard M. Carr

Hazelton, PAGREEN-WINGED TEAL1. Michael Fisher, Hancock’s Bridge, NJ2. Randy Hansen, Des Moines, IA3. James Carlisle, Winston Salem, NCHonorable Mention: Dick Ledford, Ithaca, NYWIGEON1. John Beule, Bearer Dam, WI2. Mike Bortolli, MD, Rockford, IL3. Richard Corr, Lansing, MlHonorable Mention: E.J. Haam, Camden, SCCINNAMON TEAL1. Robert Jameison, Rockville, VA2. Ray Gold, Houma, LA3. John Orth, Joppa, MDHonorable Mention: John Dashiell

Alexandria, VAWOOD DUCK1. Henry Sesniak, Warren, Ml2. Bert Cartwright, Mt. Clemens, Ml3. Dan Mallette, Pineville, LAHonorable Mention: James Carlisle

Winston Salem, NCBLUE-WINGED TEAL1. Thomas Radunzel, Richmond, VA2. Robert Jameison, Rockville, VA3. Dick Ledford, Ithaca, NYHonorable Mention: Marvin Fryer

College Park, MDEdward Ledet, Lockport, LAHamilton Dautin, Raceland, LAGADWELL1. Mike Pitre, Cut Off, LA2. Edward Ledet, Lockport, LA3. Kenneth Whiting, Hausen, MAHonorable Mention: Robert Jameison

Rockville, VASHOVELER1. Ed Snyder, Rio Vista, CA2. Ray Gold, Houma, LA3. Robert Downs, Baltimore, MDHonorable Mention: Mick Johnson,

Barrington, ILRobert Jameison, Rockville, VA

Semi-Final JudgingDivision Al (Amateur)1. Curtis Fabre, Montegut, LA, Black Duck2. Henry Seshiak, Warren, MI, Wood Duck3. Mike Pitre, Cut Off, LA, Mallard

Division Al (Novice)Decorative Decoy Marsh DucksMALLARD1. Jeffrey Muhs, Hampton Bay, NY2. Chuck Gross, Norwalk, OH3. Don Golemba, New Haven, MlHonorable Mention: Dorothy Rhodes

Lugoft, SCGeorge F. Van Wyen, Sayville, NYBruck Ladue, Colonial Heights, VABLACK DUCK1. Mark Strohman, Baltimore, MD2. Bruce Johnson, Baltimore, MD3. Neil Doughtery, Wilmington, DEHonorable Mention: George Gernert

Stoneville,NCLlewellyn Reeve, East Miriches, NYPINTAIL1. George McNenny, Beatrice, NE2. William Bell, Orleans, MA3. Jeffrey Scott, Fond du Lac, WIHonorable Mention: Harold Bollinger

Midlothian, VARocky Floyd, Elkton, MDGREEN-WINGED TEAL1. Gary Wilde, Morrisville, PA2. Brett Fisher, Hancock’s Bridge, NJ3. Jerry Gadd, Passadena, MDHonorable Mention: William Hickey

Detroit, MlLynn Aguillard, Houma, LARobert Parkell, Salem, NJJoseph Tregaskes, Richmond, VAWIGEON1. Barbara Schreiber, New Baltimore, Ml2. George McNenny, Beatrice, NE3. Rocky Floyd, Elkton, MDHonorable Mention: Bill Wright

Glen Rock, PACINNAMON TEAL1. Steve Davis, Jamestown, NC2. Kim Breaux, Larose, LA3. Richard Coppage, Clinton, MDHonorable Mention: Mark Strohman

Baltimore, MDWOOD DUCK1. Don Templeton, Wausau, WI2. Rock Freed, West Olive, MI3. Gordon Alcorn, Wilsall, MTHonorable Mention: Blame Kimmel

Garrett, INRocky Floyd, Elkton, MDBLUE-WINGED TEAL1. Joseph Tregaskes, Richmond, VA2. Chuck Robertson, Connelly Springs, NC3. Harold Bollinger, Midlothian, VAHonorable Mention: Bill Dodd,

Annapolis, MDChuck Robertson, Connelly Springs, NCJoe Gagliardi, Perry Hall, MDGADWALL1. Steve Davis, Jamestown, NC2. Richard George, Columbia, MD3. Richard Soderquist, Bay City, MISHOVELER1. John Upton, LaJolla, CA2. Gordon Alcorn, WilsalI, MT3. Charlie Dye, Swartz Creek, MlHonorable Mention: John H. Harrison Ill,

Titusville, NJ

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Jerry Fleener, Highland, IN

Semi-Final JudgingDivision Al (Novice)

1. Jeffrey Muhs, Hampton Bays, NY, Mallard2. Barbara Schreiber, New Baltilmore, Ml

Wigeon3. Don Templeton, Wausau, WI, Wood Duck

Division A2 (Professional)Decorative Decoy Diving Ducks

BUFFLEHEAD1. Howard L. Nixon, Chesaning, Ml2. Steven Fland, Mdaravia, NY3. Chris Bonner, Tallahassee, FLHonorable Mention: Richard B. Lewis Ill

Yarmouth, MEBill Clark, Jr., VASteven Fland, Moravia, NY

CANVASBACK1. Timmy Bourque, Cut Off, LA2. Marcus Schultz, Denmark, WI3. Gary Hudson, East Detroit, MIHonorable Mention: Gary Hudson,

East Detroit, MlTimmy Zeringue, Dessallemands, LABill Robinson, Rochester, MlRobert Nagel, Austin, MNGOLDENEYE1. Steve Collins, St. Clair, MI2. Chris Bonner, Tallahassee, FL3. Russell Van Houzen, Empire, MlRED-BREASTED MERGANSER1. Habbart Dean, Bishopville, MD2. Capt. Fred Muhs, Hampton Bays, NY3. Russell Van Houzen, Empire, MIHOODED MERGANSER1. Habbart Dean, Bishopville, MD2. Kent E. Duff, Ruch, MN3. Thomas A. Webb, Davison, MlHonorable Mention: Jim Reynolds

Traverse, MlJack Cox, Currituck, NCWendy Michael, Suttonwest,

Ontario, CanadaREDHEAD1. Daniel Cobb, Fairton, NJ2. Robert Bednarczyk, Fort Meyers, FL3. Jack Cox, Currituck, NCHonorable Mention: Zack Dear, Placitas, NMRichard Lewis Ill, Yarmouth, MEReagan Danos, Lockport, LARUDDY DUCK1. Robert Bednarczyk, Fort Meyers, FL2. Steve Constable, Phillsberry, KS3. Jon E. Jones, Alogonac, MlHonorable Mention: Ma Hai Feng

Worthington, OHG. Fred Finfrock, Jr., Hampstead, MDSCAUP1. Tan Brunet, Galliano, LA2. John Phelan, Anchorville, Ml3. Steven Fland, Moravia, NYHonorable Mention: Steven Fland,

Moravia, NYBill Clarke, Jr, Charlottesville, VASteven Fland, Moravia, NYRINGNECK1. Jim Sprankle, Chester, MD2. Steve Constable, Phillipsberry, KS3. Timmy Zeringue, Dessallemands, LAHonorable Mention: Bob Lantz,

South Holland, ILSteven Fland, Moravia, NYAMERICAN MERGANSER2. Thomas Birch, Drexel Hill, PA

SCOTER2. June Noll, Brewster, MAEIDER2. Dick Hollis, Ogdensburg, NYOLDSQUAW1. Kenneth Scheeler, Vineland, NJ2. Howard Nixon, Chesaning, MI3. Stephen Brettell, Old Orchard, MEHonorable Mention: Russell Van Houzen

Empire, MlJoel M. Donnelly, Forest Hill, MD

Semi-Final JudgingDivision A2 (Professional)

1. Tan Brunet, Galliano, LA, Scaup2. Habbart Dean, Bishopville, MDRed-Breasted Merganser3. Timmy Bourque, Cut Off, LA, Canvasback

Division A2 (Amateur)Decorative Decoy, Diving DucksBUFFLEHEAD1. Richard Corr, Lansing, MI2. Anthony Lieciardello, Woodstown, NJ3. Anthony Lieciardello, Woodstown, NJHonorable Mention: Roseanna Petrillo

New Castle, DELou Hottes, Cockeysville, MDCANVASBACK1. Jack Terrebonne, Houma, LA2. James Rieh, Grand Buane, Ml3. Carol Kinney, Madison, CTHonorable Mention: Bernie Glass,

Huntington Beach, CAJames Rieh, Grand Buane, MlAnthony Lieciardello, Woodstown, NJGOLDENEYE1. John Beule, Beaver Dam, WI2. Tony Markowski, Weston, CT3. Christina Correale, New Canaan, CTHonorable Mention: Robert Jameison

Rockville, VARED-BREASTED MERGANSER1. Fred Cassette, Jr., Hammonton, NJ2. Richard A. Clark, Shelter Island, NY3. Richard & Rose Belote, Lewes, DEHonorable Mention: Russell Stefani

Kingston, MARichard & Rose Belote, Lewes, DEHOODED MERGANSER1. Patrick Perkins, Fitchburg, MA2. Tyler Brown, Churchville, MD3. Phillip Bacalla, Center Moriches, NYHonorable Mention: Edward Ledet

Lockport, LARobert Meredith, Carlisle, PAREDHEAD1. Lou Hottes Cocheysville, MD2. Earlene Mitchell, Ashland, VA3. Jack Frost, Auburn, NYHonorable Mention: Louis Haun

Riverhead, NYRUDDY DUCK1. Bert Cartwright, Mt., Clemens, Ml2. Art Beckwith, Corning, NY3. Jack Vitito, S. Sioux City, NEHonorable Mention: George Home,

Butler, PATerry Walker, Middletown, DESCAUP1. Ray Gold, Houma, LA2. Edward Ledet, Lock Port, LA3. Phillip Bacalla, Center Meriches, NYHonorable Mention: Steve McCoy,

Quincy, ILStanton Shuler, New Orleans, LA

RINGNECK1. Robert Jameison, Rockville, VA2. Mike Bortoli, MD, Rockford, IL3. Henry Sesniak, Warren, MlHonorable Mentiot~: Terry Howe, Bay City, MlClaud DohI, Elkton, MDAMERICAN MERGANSERNoneSCOTER1. Warren Blessing, Madison, CT2. James Johnson, Oakdale, NYEIDERNoneOLDSQUAW1. David & Carol Dominski

Southampton, NY2. Steward Heubi, Fredericksburg, VA3. Bob Staller, Elkton, MDHonorable Mention: B. York, Elkton, MD

Semi-Final JudgingDivision A2 (Amateur)I .JackTerrebonne, Houma, LACanvasback2. Fred Cassetta, Jr., Hammonton, NJ

Red-Breasted Merganser3. Bert Cartright, Mt. Clemens, Ml

Ruddy Duck

Division A2 (Novice)Decorative Decoy Diving DucksBUFFLEHEADI. Glenn Ladenberger,

Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada2. Gil Hoffman, Erie, PA3. Bob Curtiss, St. Clair, MlHonorable Mention: William Hickey,

Detroit, MlMark Strohman, Baltimore, MDEd Kelly, Baltimore, MDCANVASBACKI. Rick Johannsen, Port Clinton, OH2. Bob Perrish, Livonia, MI

Jim Frankowski, Northwood, OHHonorable Mention: Bob Perrish, Livonia, Ml

Ron Toth, Allen Park, MlCharles Martin, Richland, MlRon Toth, Allen Park, MlGOLDENEYEI. Herb Hoxsey, Warren, MI2. Daniel Lew, Warren, Ml3. Carey Bouton, Wilton, CTHonorable Mention: Bill Schenck

Lothian, MDWilliam J. Grebenok, Hastings, MlMichael Affleck, Edgewood, MDRED-BREASTED MERGANSER1. Jeffrey Muhs, Hampton Bays, NY2. Thomas Wortman, Brick, NJ3. Patricia Bertram, Elkton, MDHonorable Mention: George Agardi

West Sayville, NYTerry Crowley, Sagponack, NYHOODED MERGANSERI. Barbara Clark, Fairfax, VA2. Steve Davis, Jamestown, NC3. Tom Matus, Waterford, CTHonorable Mention: Bob Perrish, Livonia, MlWilliam Butterfield, Bayshore, NYThomas Smith Evans, Petersburg, VAREDHEAD1. Dennis Schroeder, Diamond Bar, CA2. Victor Hlauaty, Harsens Island, Ml3. Chuck Gross, Norwalk, OHHonorable Mention: Chuck Gross

Norwalk, OHRon Toth, Allen Park, Ml

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Jim Gianley, Marysville, MlVictor Hlauaty, Harsons Island, MlRUDDY DUCK1. John Parlier, Alexandria, VA2. Gary Badeaux, Des Allemads, LA3. Dana Sledden, Tuckerton, NJHonorable Mention: Vania Apps

Fair Haven, MlRichard Soderquist, Bay City, MlSCAUP1. Jim Gianley, Marysville, Ml2. Ron Toth, Allen Park, Ml3. Thomas Evans, Petersburg, VAHonorable Mention: Liewellyn Reeve

East Miriches, NYGeorge Davis, Arcolo, IL

RINGNECK1. Earl Shell, St. Clair, Ml2. Chuck Hinkle, Elkton, MD3. Richard Coppage, Clinton, MDHonorable Mention: Gabriel Larrimore

Reisterstown, MDAMERICAN MERGANSER1. Sue Thomas, W. Yarmouth, MA2. Sylvanus Pierce, Mons Hill, MESCOTER1. David Bahns, East Hampton, NY2. John Berner, Vineland, NYEIDERNoneOLDSQUAW1. Jim Rich, Allen Park, Ml2. Chuck Gross, Norwalk, OH3. Karl Yankey, Hummelstown, PAHonorable Mention: David Bahns,

East Hampton, NYGerard Bartlett, S. Plainfield, NJ

Semi-Final Judging, Division A2(Novice)

Division A3 (Professional)Decorative DecoyGeese & Confidence DecoysCANADA GEESE1. Sina Pat Kurman, Alloway, NJ2. Donald R. Brewer, Jr., Eureka, CA3. Douglas Bechler, Danville, NHHonorable Mention: Daniel Cobb,

Fairton, NJSteven Fland, Moravia, NJ

ALL OTHER GEESE1. Daniel Cobb, Fairton, NJ2. Cliff Hollestelle, Lincoln, NE3. Jack Bucko, Merillville, INCOOT1. Carl Danos, Lockport, LA2. Don Dunlap, Miami, FL3. Jack Curran, Lincoln, NEGREBE1. Joy Yax, Harsens Island, Ml2. Donald McKinlay, Madison, CT

3. Joseph Kline, Manchester, PALOON1. Charles Van Note, Nanasquan, NJ2. William Crey & Linda Gray, LaPorte, TX3. Robert Nagél, Austin, MNHonorable Mention: Ken & Beverly Bassett

Suttons Bay, MlALL OTHER CONFIDENCE1. Roger Mitchell, Kingston, MA2. Richard B. Lewis, Yarmouth, ME3. Al Drescher, Virginia Beach, VAHonorable Mention: Richard Smoker

Crisfield, MDDavid Lazzaro, Nahant, MARobert Loden, Schoharie, NY

Semi-Final Judging, Division A3(Professional)1. Sina Pat Kurman, Alloway, NJ

Canada Goose2. Daniel Cobb, Fairton, NJ, Snow Goose3. Carl Danos, Lockport, LA, Coot

Final Judging, Division A3(Professional)FIRST IN SHOWTan Brunet, Galliano, LA, ScaupSECOND IN SHOWSina Pat Kurman, Alloway, NJ

Canada GooseTHIRD IN SHOWMarcus Schultz, Denmark, WI, Wood Duck

Division P3 (Amateur)Decorative DecoyGeese & Confidence DecoysCANADA GEESE1. Jack Alderson, Odessa, DE2. James Rutledge, Freeland, MI

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BRANT1. Richard Harlow, Marion, MA2. Larry Appleton, N. Guiford, CT3. James Johnson, Oakdale, NYHonorable Mention: Paul Holland

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COOT1. Bud Robins, Welland, Ontario, Canada2. Mike Pitre, Cut Off, LA3. Edward Byerly, Raceland, LAHonorable Mention: Ray Gold, Houma, LAEdward Ledet, Lockport, LA

GREBES1. Christina Correale, New Canaan, CT2. Ed Vallerie, Wilton, CT3. Kenneth Markosky, Weston, CTHonorable Mention: Carol Kinnely,

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Madison, CTTerry Rickert, Sayville, NYArthur Colla Bella, Bruelle, NJ

Semi-Final JudgingDivision A3 (Amateur)

1. Jack Alderson, Odessa, DECanada Goose

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Final Judging, Division A (Amateur)FIRST IN SHOWCurtis Fabre, Montegue, LA, Black DuckSECOND IN SHOWJack Alderson, Odessa, DE, Canada GooseTHIRD IN SHOWJack Terrebonne, Houma, LA, Canvasback

Division A3 (Novice)Geese & Confidence Decoys

CANADA GEESE1. John Kotsonis, Algonac, MI2. Gary Wilde, Morrisville, PA3. B.C. McConnell, Elkton, MDDon Nunn, Decatur, IL

BRANT1. Dennie Schroeder Whittier, CA2. Ray Rowand, Woodstown, NJ3. John Ewing, Buzzards Bay, MAHonorable Mention:George Agardi, SrWest Sayville, NJ

ALL OTHER GEESE1. Thomas Buttonow, Sag Harbor, NY

COOT1. Kim Breaux, Larose, LA

2. Anthony Matus, Waterford, CT3. Paul Loder, Odessa, DE

GREBES1. Chuck Gross, Norwalk, OH2. John Kotsonis, Algonac, MI3. Sydney Jeffcoat, Wilton, CTHonorable Mention: George Reilly

Wilmington, DE

LOON1. Mary Ballard, Crofton, MD2. James Stewart, West Fairfield, PA

ALL OTHER CONFIDENCE1. Maynard Sorensen

Salt Lake City, UT2. Mike Smyser, Manchester, PA

Semi-Final Judging, Division A3(Novice)

1. John Kotsonis, Algonac, MI,Canada Goose

2. Dennis Schroeder, Diamond Bar, CABrant

3. Chuck Gross, Norwalk, OHGrebe

Final JudgingDivision A (Novice)FIRST IN SHOWJeffrey Muhs, Hampton Bay, NY, MallardSECOND IN SHOWGlenn Ladenberger, Niagara-on-the-Lake

Ontario, Canada, BuffleheadTHIRD IN SHOWJohn Kotsonis, Algonac, MI, Canada Goose

Division B (Professional)Decorative Life-Size

WATERFOWL1. Harry Schneider, Lutherville, MD2. Reagan Danos, Lockport, LA3. Bob Berry, El Cason, CaHonorable Mention: F. Fred Finfrock, Jr.

Hampstead, MDJeri & Pat Klein, Erie, PAEdith Hand, Applegate, CA

SHOREBIRD1. Robert Ptashnik, Weston, Ontario, Canada2. John Scheeler, Mays Landing, NJ3. Eldridge Arnold, Greenwich, CTHonorable Mention: Jan Reese

St. Michaels, MD

UPLAND GAME1. John Scheeler, Mays Landing, NJ2. Ma Hai Feng, Worthington, OH3. Robert Ptashnik, Weston, Ontario, CanadaHonorable Mention: John Scheeler

Mays Landing, NJMa Hai Feng, Worthington, OH

BIRDS OF PREY1. William Hazzard, Regina, Sask2. F.L. Scholz, Hancock, VT3. Ron Tepley, Racine, WI

SEABIRDS1. Robert Ptashnik, Weston, Ontario, Canada2. Habbart Dean, Bishopville, MD3. Jim Hazeley, Lancaster, PA

SONGBIRDS1. Gordon Hare, Oakville, Ontario, Canada2. Louis L. Kean, Jr., Richmond, VA3. WaIter W. Barton, Williamsburg, VAHonorable Mention: Bob Guge,

Carpentersville, ILGary Yoder, Grantsville, MD

STAINED OR NATURAL1. Leo & Lee Osborne, Warren, ME2. Elton Henning, Kingsley, MI3. Keith Conrad, Selinsgrove, PAHonorable Mention: Carl Danos

Lockport, LA

Final Judging, Division B(Professional)FIRST IN SHOWGordon Hare, Oakville, Ontario, RobinSECOND IN SHOWJohn S. Scheeler, Mays Landing, NJ

ChuckarTHIRD IN SHOWWilliam V. Hazzard, Regina Sask, Marsh Hawk

Division B (Amateur)Decorative Life-sizeWATERFOWL1. Janet Somoroff, S. Salem, NY2. John Meredith, Worton, MD3. D.E. Dottavio, Daren, CTHonorable Mention: Lou Hottes

Cockeysville, MDD.E. Dottavio, Daren, CTSHOREBIRD1. Bob Rivello, Potomac, MD2. Kenneth Whiting, Hauson, MA3. Howard Sooy, Trenton, NJHonorable Mention: Jeth Lindsey

Colcord, OKJanet Weaver, Towaco, NJRoseanne Petrillo, New Castle, DEUPLAND GAME1. Tom Dusam, Stahlstown, PA2. John Beule, Beaer Dam, WI3. Robert Gerstel, Weymouth, MAHonorable Mention: Hamilton Dautin

Raceland, LAMichael Cook, Austin, TXBIRDS OF PREY1. Clayton Eckman, Pemberton, NJ2. Bill Chrisman, Rocky Mt., VA3. Willard Shantz

Minesing, Ontario, CanadaHonorable Mention: Steven Weaver

S Sandwich, MASEABIRDS1. Jim Sherman, Bethel Park, PA2. Connie O’Connell, Duxbury, MA3. Lauren Brown, Hampstead, MDHonorable Mention: Burt Baker

Hanover, MASONGBIRD1. Connie O’Connell, Duxbury, MA2. Jack Powell, Orlando, FL3. Don Petersen, Wheatland, IAHonorable Mention: James & Susan Steward

Wilmington, DEJim & Betty Cumming, Titusville, NJFrank Colagvori, W. Long Branch, NJFred Boss, Chambersburg, PARodney Barber, Everett, PASTAINED OR NATURAL1. Bill Bowman, Baltimore, MD2. Richard Wolfe, LiverPool, PA3, Edward Ledet, Lock Port, LA

Final JudgingDivision B (Amateur)FIRST IN SHOWBob Rivello, Potomac, MD, Plover pairSECOND IN SHOWJim Sherman, Bethel Park, PA, TernTHIRD IN SHOWConnie O’Connell, Duxbury, MA, Chickadee

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Division B (Novice), Decorative Lifesize

WATERFOWL1. Gerand Bartlett, S. Plainfield, NJ2. Maynard Sorensen, Salt Lake City, UT3. Robert Culver, Pasadena, MDHonorable Mention: Ken Stover,

Wrightstown, PA,Gary Gentilicone, Manchester, CT,Maynard Sorensen, Salt Lake City, UT,Jim Hottes, Cockeysville, MDTom Poole, Fern Creek, KY

SHOREBIRD1. R. “Poss” Hammell, Tuckerton, NJ2. Bill Coleman, Winston Salem, NC3. Jim Childress, Morrisville, PAHonorable Mention: Don Nunn, Decatur, ILJohn Salerno, Ft. Washington, NY

UPLAND GAME1. Larry Slomski, Fairview, PA2. Jean & Carl Hultman, Erie, PA3. Carl Jeffries, Media, PA

BIRDS OF PREY1. Harold Westgate;, Endwell, NY2. Hershell Moss, Jr., Jackson, TN3. John Blackard, Stuart, FLHonorable Mention: Ron Toth, Allen Park, MIHarold Westgate, Endwell, NY

SEA BIRDS1. Ron Lace, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada2. Buddy Griffith, Mantua, NJ3. Ted Alderman, Pomeroy, PA

SONGBIRD1. D.L. Kesling, LaPorte, IN2. Jim Childress, Morrisville, PA3. D.L. Kesling, LaPorte, INHonorable Mention: Jim Childress,

Morrisville, PAJeff Rechin, Springfield, VAJohn Berner, Vineland, NYJames A. White, Virginia Beach, VATheodore Kona, Birmingham, MIGeorge Ball, Sr., Easton, MDWolfgang Finger, Mullica Hill, NJJohn Blackard, Stuart, FL

STAINED OR NATURAL1. Dwight Hurley, Langley Park, MD2. Melvin Radeke, Green Bay, WI3. Lawrence Hoyer, Walkersville, MDHonorable Mention: John Berner

Vineland, NJ

Final Judging, Division B (Novice)FIRST IN SHOWDave Kesling, LaPorte, IN, CardinalSECOND IN SHOWHarold Westgate, Endwell, NY,Great Horned OwlTHIRD IN SHOWGerald Bartlett, S. Plainfield, NJ, Wood Duck

Division C (Professional)Decorative Miniatures

WATERFOWL1. Ma Hai Feng, Worthington, OH2. Barbara Moats, Estherville, IA3. Betsy Cameron, Virginia Beach, VAHonorable Mention: Dan Brown, Hebron, MDMike Kowalewski, New Baltmor, MlJan Fitch, Wolfe Island, Ontario, Canada

SHOREBIRD1. William Rice III, New Milford, CT2. Peter Kaune, Tacoma, WA3. Ma Hai Feng, Worthington, OHHonorable Mention: Gerri Butcher

Highstown, NJGary Lawrence, Bringhampton, NJ

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UPLAND GAME1. Ma Hai Feng, Worthington, OH

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Final Judging, Division C(Professional)

FIRST IN SHOWElton Henning, Kingsley, MI, Bald EagleSECOND IN SHOWBob Guge, Carpentersville, IL, GoshawkTHIRD IN SHOWMa Hai Feng, Worthington, OH

Canada Geese

Division C (Amateur)Decorative Miniatures

WATERFOWL1. Brantley Blair, Lynchburg, VA2. Bob Rivello, Potomac, MD3. Herb Watson, Pocomoke, MDHonorable Mention: Willard Shantz,

Minesing Ontario, CanadaJack Powell, Orlando, FLHerb Watson, Pocomoke, MD

SHOREBIRD1. Terry Buckwalter, Mountville, PA2. Janet Weaver, Towaco, NJ3. Nick Stayros, Norfolk, VAHonorable Mention: Donald Abbott,

Clayton, NY

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Habor Creeks, PAHonorable Mention: Ron Grangier

Princess Anne, MDTom Dusam, Stalstown, PA

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Glen Cove, NY

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Brynwmar, PA

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