The following document was sent to the “Rose” Group members approximately a month ago for review. Without an acknowledgement from The National Chair of ARS “Board of Directors decision, decided to post it on GW for the general publics opinion. ********************** An AEN With New Stature: Every since ARS published the first AEN in 2001, could not help but visualize its many uncapped possibilities. Yet as ARS major judging publication for five years, contents remain status quo, of limited use. Definitely not what editors had in mind when designing it. After reviewed attached document and agree the article has merit and a step in the right direction. A long over-due change that definitely should be addressed, advise ARS of this. Changes can be integrated gradually over an approximately two-year period at no cost, starting this year. Do realize a majority of the “Rose” Group are not members of ARS Board of Directors. To help move this issue forward, contact you’re District Director and / or the American Rose Society, making your views know regarding the AEN’s future. Only with your in-put and voicing options with constructive dialogue, will positive changes actually transpire, benefiting all ARS members now and in future years. Informing judges and other ARS members not aware of proposed changes, would be appreciated by everyone and help advance the AEN to the next plateau. Thank You, Ronald Schwerdt ********************** A Visionary’s View: An AEN With New Stature: To: The American Rose Society: Executive Director Officers and Board of Directors Members As a concerned member of the “American Rose Society”, (ARS) have given much thought to several of ARS growing problems, declining membership, saving and generating new money etc. Do believe ARS has several options to pursue, which can help reverse this trend. Would strongly urge, ARS Board of Directors give serious consideration in evaluating what is proposed and comprehend very substantial savings are possible. Eighty-five years ago we were in a different era, with different priories and purposes. Yet with knowledgeable changes authorized by ARS’s “Board of Directors”, we survived. We are now in a new millennium, requiring a new generation of mentality, with innovative creative solutions, keeping pace with changing times with-in ARS. New situations constantly surface, which must be promptly addressed, with immediate changes made when feasible. Granted, changes do not come lightly, or without vigorous discussions by those involved. Yet, faced with numerous problematic issues presented, it’s only a matter of time, before perception of inevitable changes proposed, do become a reality. Before venturing further into this article, let me make it absolutely clear. I believe Phil Schoor and Marily Young are doing an outstanding, unbelievable fantastic job of editing past ARS publications. In no way, has anything in this article meant to be derogatory, or misinterpreted, as contrary to that believe. Trying hard, to keep the tone of this article on a very positive level. Unfortunately, at the same time, establishing this articles as creditable and substantiate to readers circumstances that actually transpired, requires introducing many irrefutable facts and figures. Getting directly to the point, what is proposed is a convergence; eliminate the “ARS Handbook for Selecting Roses”, as we know it today. Streamlining, operations of the “Official List of Approved Exhibition Names” (AEN) with a new format, by incorporating all RIR National Ratings, etc into it. Before everyone tells me it will never work, read on, things will become cleared and ultimately may have second thoughts. ARS can still serve the Handbooks primary purpose, as well as save money. Note: nothing is mentioned about eliminating “Roses In Review” (RIR) surveys, only improvements, bringing it up to 21st century standards. There are many reasons and advantages for implementing changes. Do realize that during the 20th century, the “ARS Handbook for Selecting Roses” was indispensable, a must have publication for Judges and Exhibitors, until a latter-day “Modern Roses” (MR) was published. At the turn of the century when the first AEN were introduced, the situation changed dramatically and the Handbook lost this prestigious distinction. The Handbook of today no longer is absolute, conforms to changes in the 21st century, or an essential judging / exhibiting publication. The Handbooks editor stated many times, its new role. “The Handbook (is not for judges or experience rosarians), its primary purpose is for new rose growers, looking for roses that will perform well in their garden”. And, “It only list roses that are more popular among gardeners”. Considering the magnitude of change in a Handbooks status since 2001, ARS board might question if it’s prudent, spending considerable time and money in the 21st century, year after year on an outdated ARS publication, a majority of members benefit much from and focus on a long over-due correction to the AEN. Alternately, consider publishing a sophisticated, up to date, refined state-of-the-art reference manual, (AEN) coordinated and in tune with 21st century goals, with less work and absolutely no additional costs. Over the last four years, an average of 1171 roses (over 1/3 of roses listed) per year are deleted from a Handbook, true some roses are no longer in commerce in North America, although many sill are. Roses removed, are replaced with new and older roses without ratings, or carried by local nursery and garden centers, Lowe’s, K mart etc. Than again, many roses are listed in the Handbook for years without ratings, or designated for future RIR survey. Realistically, a rose with out a rating is of little benefit to a new rose grower, selecting varieties for his or her garden. Results of recent statistics compiled, indicate the 2006 Handbook is missing approximately (564), or 24% of roses that are still in commerce in North America with Garden Ratings, a list that expands each year. (Excluded, are roses listed in the latest RIR survey). Why are roses being deleting? Primarily making room for new rose introductions, those roses after a year, are included in future “Roses In Review” (RIR) surveys. Note: The following three paragraphs are included; giving readers a panoramic view of the direct relationship between the AEN, Handbook, RIR and “Combined Rose List” (CRL) publications, detailing why change is inevitable and long overdue. To start this complex journey of roses, follow the path a rose travels when first introduced into commerce. To keep it simple and avoid confusion, use the years 2005 and 2006, illustrating typical procedures. The CRL editor’s access a majority of information from rose catalogues and hybridizers from around the world, by the end of 2004. After the CRL, (a non-ARS publication) is published in March 2005, for (7 to 12) months is the only comprehensive publication listing new rose introductions. During this period, new rose introductions in the CRL, are considered to have temporary AEN’s, until appearing in an ARS publication. (As editor’s of the 2001 AEN point out in the publications preface, “The American Rose Society is the official leader in this area (Latest rose information) and should be responsible for meeting the needs of the Exhibitor and Judges in a direct faction, eliminating the need for supplementary publications by other authors”, referring to the CRL etc). So far, previous AEN’s have yet to achieve ARS desired goal. After the 2001 AEN was introduced, there was no longer a valid reason; roses were still considered temporary, and only undermining ARS’s designed purpose for this “Official Document”. The 2005 CRL database is the major source of new rose introductions, appearing in the 2006 Handbook published in September 2005. Yet when the Handbook is published (7) months later, will not include all new rose introductions, just those in commerce in North America. Or, include newly registered roses on IRAR web site; in commerce in North America, until the 2007 Handbook is published, a year later. Only after the 2006 AEN is published in March, (12 months later), will remaining new rose introductions in previous years 2005 CRL, appear in an ARS publication. Even though, all these new rose introductions were in commerce for (over a year). ARS made it extremely clear in the first AEN published; that “this publication is the “Official Document” for judging and when published in March, would incorporate (all) the latest varieties”. From my perspective, there’s definitely something radically perverse, in the sequence of reporting new roses. Conventional wisdom clearly indicates, from the 2005 CRL, new rose introductions ought to (first) be published in the 2005 AEN, than the 2005 Handbook. I don’t believe ARS members would be upset, if the 2005 AEN were published in April, containing all the new 2005 rose introductions listed in the 2005 CRL, (12 months earlier). Along with months of new rose registrations, not yet published in the 2005 CRL. As for the 2005 Handbook, publish it in 2005, with results of the 2004 “Roses In Review” survey. The primary purpose of the Handbook and CRL publications, listed in the “Guidelines and Rules for Judging Roses”, is justifying approved exhibition names of roses, not yet published in the AEN. Through a simple transgression of procrastination, involving publishing of ARS publications, logistics never materialized in the first AEN. Resulting in today’s AEN to some degree outdated, the day it’s published, still dependent on the Handbook and CRL for exhibition names verification. Even ARS’s next “Modern Roses” publication, must be considered timely and more or less a rose encyclopedia, a compendium of very valuable rose information, on (yesterday’s roses). The concept of the 2001 AEN was a masterpiece, a brilliant step forward on ARS part moving into the 21st century, raising its stature to new heights. Yet for it to truly succeed, and contemplate its uncapped potentials, ARS recognize and address past faults, with adjustments in future ideology. While initiation new strategy in ARS policy, will certainly dictate a sensible more systematic, efficient and less costly operation; actually believe it’s the salvation to all of ARS problems. The antidote that will, (While not solving all its problems, propel ARS in the right direction) is diversifying ARS 20th century antiquated reporting system, bringing it into 21st century reality. With the AEN database containing a majority of roses, utilize it to its full potential and list all roses. Next year, include new and roses normally considered temporary in the 2007 CRL, publish them in the 2007 AEN, along with other pertain rose information. (Excluded would be “Found” Roses, a subject purposely avoided in this article. Instead of shortsighted thinking of today, consider AEN’s future and long-term ramifications. With a new innovative state-of-the-art AEN format, besides enhancing its creditable and solve many of ARS problems, would add strategic new rose information, generate new money and interests in roses and immediately, institute cost savings measures. In essence, this revitalized “Official Document”, would be considered by Judges, Exhibitors and general public, as the ultimate ”Rose” manual. (AEN) A stand-alone, absolute judging publication, containing relevant up to-date information, (As of its date published) preciously what ARS editor’s anticipated at the AEN’s conception, without adding additional costs. The typically new 2007 state-of-the-art AEN format, would include and look similar to the sample below: Key to Typography: RIR latest National Garden Rating 7.6 Exhibition Rating (7.2) ** The Rose is a Dowager Queen Rose, introduced prior to 1867. + Varieties are new roses and a ratings has not yet been established. @ The rose is an All-American Rose Selection “AARS” winner. # The rose is an American Rose Society, Award of Excellence “AOE” winner. 7.3 (6.8) The Rose is new with an interim rating and could possibility change with further reports. The Rose is in commerce in North American. Sample: Acapulco F, yb, 30-40 petals, 1962, 5.9 America LCl, op, 43 petals, 1976, 8.3 (7.5), @, Baby Boomer Min, mp, 17-25 petals, 2002, 7.6 (7.7), #, Baltimore Belle** HSet, lp, 41+ petals, 1843, 8.5 (7.9), Caliente Min, dr, 26-40 petals, 2006, +, #, Canary Diamond HT, dy, 2003, 7.3 (6.8), Child’ Play Min, pb, 9-16 petals, 1991, 8.0 (8.0), @, #, Day Breaker F, yb, 30-35 petals, 2004, 7.9 (7.5), @, Dilly Dilly Min Fl, m, 35 petals, 1985, 7.1 (7.7) Eva Gabor HT, dp, 40 petals, 1983, 6.0 (5.8) How would past Rose information be generated? If ARS does not immediate have access to ratings of past rose surveys, my database would help. The only reason this is mentioned, in the last two RIR surveys listing of “Special Groups”, (roses without rating) some roses did have prior ratings. Over time, have researched and culled information (ratings) from all ARS Rose publications, covering a period from 1926 to 2006. To help get the ball rolling on this much-needed conversion, my database lists approximately 5200 roses with the latest RIR ratings. If approved by ARS “Board of Directors”, past statistics could be incorporated in the 2007 AEN publication, with typical information as sample format. For me to accomplish this requires an AEN database I could write too, my AEN database is similar to ARS’s, but contains volumes of (additional coded rose data), not part of this particular project. ARS loses nothing should it decides not to modernize and remain with 20th century mentality losers are ARS members. ARS also has ratings on other roses, but because of insufficient number of reports (9 not 10), and / or receiving a national RIR score of less than 6.5 as noted in the 2000 Handbook, was never included. Ironically, at one time the minimum number of reports for a National Rating was 35, 25, 20, etc., than arbitrarily set at 10, in use today. Note: As a (previous) RIR editor stated, “if a rose is good enough to be reported on, its good enough to receive a rating, regardless of the number of reports”. Actually rose ratings are less than static and very subjective to change, depending on many factors; besides the actual number of reports a rose receives. Unless ratings actually reflect all regional ratings and only by reporters in NA, you might question the irrational exuberance of existing rose ratings. Do believe, past rose ratings with 5 or more reports should be included, if for no other reason, than providing some type of balance to a flexible system, with variables that can constantly change. Incorporating past rose ratings in the AEN, will actually serve the general rose growing public to a greater degree, than if no rose rating is listed. A fact all seasoned rosarians will readily agree on, is new rose growers derives more veracity and meaningful verification from ratings of 5 to 9 ARS reporters, growing an (x) number of roses, than looking at pretty pictures, (At times fabricated) or read glowing reports in rose catalogues. Summary: Twenty-six immediate advantages of a streamlined 2007 AEN, if a new format is adopted: 1- The primary advantage is to increase ARS membership and revenue, while cutting expenses. (This alone could justify a change) 2- The ARS Handbook editor agrees, (“I would love to see a change and all ARS publications work off the same database, reducing the number of discrepancies in both publications”). Also reduces time tabulating changes, 3- With sufficient room in the existing AEN publication, a transition allows basic refinements, without adding additional pages. 4- The 2007 AEN would contain all new roses in commerce, approximately one year earlier. (The AEN’s primary purpose) 5- If properly executed, will eliminate roses having temporary AEN’s. (Approximately 1880 roses in the 2004 CRL were designated as having temporary AEN’s many still are). If the latest list of all temporary roses were included in the 2005 AEN, it would have added an additional two (2 pages, very insignificant. 6- If properly handled, would be major step forward on ARS part in achieving its ultimate goal, of meetings the needs of Judges and Exhibitors in a direct fashion. (The new AEN would not just meet, but also exceed ARS goals, with unlimited potential). 7- First to publish additional new rose introductions, registered on the IRAR web site, after the CRL’s deadline. Along with roses registered directly with ARS. 8- For the first time in 32 years, indicate in an (ARS publication) all roses in commerce in North America. 9- Would provide an up to-date, preservation of 80 years of garden and exhibition ratings of roses, appearing in RIR and Triennial Surveys, from 1926 to 2006. (At present, no such publication exists), 10- A format change, would not disrupting ARS’s RIR surveys in any fashion. But extend and allow evaluators, extra time to evaluate roses reported on. District Coordinators and RIR editors, additional time to correlate and provide a summary of previous years survey. (With the reporting deadline extended and most rose shows and major gardening on the wane, very possibility increase the number of reports as well evaluators) 11- Increase the sales of AEN publications. (With a proper PR management program in place, obtain new ARS members). 12- Could now include ratings of all roses that received 5 to 9 reports. (Previously omitted, primarily to keep past Handbooks confined to limited size publications). This is no longer necessary, since the AEN mandates that all roses must be listed. 13-Would no longer require placing costly inserts in the January’s Rose magazine, with a previous years RIR results. As for personal rose comments by the RIR editor (most are not actually seen by a new rose grower), a very in-depth review on new roses is available in the “Horizon Roses” publication, reported on by many elite reporters growing them. (With all profits from this knowledgably publication, channeled back to ARS). 14- A single database is definitely more efficient, less costly to operate and maintain. Any profitable business or successful organization expecting to survive in these times, would never consider maintain two separate databases with repetition of information. (Except Enron Corp.) 15- Eliminate the entire expense of publishing the Handbook, as we know it today. 16- Help alleviate ARS cash flow problem. Allocating money not spent on Handbooks and inserts of RIR results, placed in a reserve fund, available to help pay monthly printing costs of The “Rose” magazine, assuring ARS members of receiving it on a timely basis. 17- Permanently record missing roses lost over the years. (Roses NIC are deleted yearly, from the CRL publication). 18- Simply glancing in the AEN, would immediately pin point roses to consider for future RIR surveys. (There are thousand of roses that have never been in a RIR survey). Would help to formulate a systematic system, in the actual selection of roses for RIR surveys. 19- Would contain an approximate or a missing petal count of roses, when possible. (Many exhibitors use a roses petal count, as a basic for pruning for rose shows). 20- If the 2007 AEN is edited with its future and primary purpose in mind, would be the (first) judging publication in ARS history, not requiring ARS Judges to carry the (Handbook, MR’s and CRL) publications, when judging. (While the CRL is an extremely important publication all judges should have, all the valuable information it contains, is required in a typical rose show). 21-Would resolve one of RIR biggest problems; feedback of the latest RIR results to the people it is primarily intended to help. It would show results of a previous years RIR survey six (6) months earlier, helping new rose growers select their spring roses. (Not all rosarians using the Handbook are ARS member and receive the “Rose” magazine). 22- Rose Nurseries would definitely appreciate the fact the general rose buying public, are being made aware, many older roses they sell have respectable Garden Ratings. (Helping rose nurseries sell more roses). 23- Can now be considered a reliable reference manual at garden centers selling roses, the general public can use in selecting their Spring roses. (Helping the garden center sell more roses). Typical to other garden manuals, suppliers normally have on display. 24- A publication every library can and should purchase, as a reference manual to have on their shelve. (A project for ARS’s PR person to pursue) 25- The AEN’s would no longer be limited to Judges, but contain valuable information of interest to the general public. (Could eventually include fragrance and a plants size as in some previous years). Ever notice the first thing a person does when picking up a rose is to smell it. Would help rosarians determine the spacing required when planting a new rose bush. 26- With a new AEN format in place, in conjunction with monthly Supplement “Rose” Lists posted on the “Rosarian Corner” and “Garden Web” web-sites and “Rose” Group members. Judges, exhibitors and general public will have at their disposal; the latest most up to-date, accurate rose information ARS publishes. (Imperative, ARS judges have this latest information when judging). Should ARS find it necessary to provide a current list of roses in commerce in North America for members, educational or PR purposes. ARS regress to past “Buyers Guides” format. On a single sheet of 8-1/2”x 11” paper printed on two sides, easily listed 900 roses. All existing 2,350 roses in the 2006 handbook, with Garden Ratings could be printed on three (3) sheets of paper with room to spare, cost approximately 30 cents. (Typical to rose societies newsletters). Practicing good PR at this point could definitely increase ARS membership, at minimal cost. ARS might give serious thought to investing $700.00 and send free copies to 1000 people in (2007), that existing ARS members consider potential ARS members. Or, generate lists from people telephoning ARS for rose information. By giving ARS their address, will receive a free copy of rated roses. Explaining each year, new roses and ratings are added. To be sure, lists would include an ARS membership application with a reduced introduction rate, along with other goodies ARS offers. Monitor results, to ascertain future feasible. Direct personal communication, is a key to keeping and recruiting new ARS members. Another thought just came to mind, as the Handbooks editor advocates, if “it only lists roses that are more popular among gardeners”, (So be it). Use this criterion as a basis, listing only (x) number of the highest rated Garden Roses, (2000-2500) each year in commerce in North America. Not since 1975, have Handbooks claimed to contain (all) roses in commerce in North America. This new three (3) page publication could be called, “ARS 2007 List of Most Popular Garden Roses”. Just one of many name changes taken place over past years. A second area ARS definitely can realize a substantial savings; is by eliminating the “Triennial Surveys”. Every three years, ARS conducts an expensive survey, taking much time and money to produce. Is it actually worth the time and money being spent, money that could be utilized more effectively on other ARS projects? After an in-depth review of results of the 2005 “Triennial Survey”, you may ultimately agree, end results do not justify time or expense of future surveys. Judge for yourself, if “Triennial Surveys” are feasible to continue? To be extremely fair, an assured the 2005 survey was not an isolated incident, ran the numbers on several previous “Triennial Surveys”, statistics showed very typical patterns. (The primary purpose of a “Triennial Survey is only to see if previous Garden ratings of roses, had changed much). Of the 1,948 roses in the 2005 Triennial Survey, 37 are no longer in commerce and were eliminated, leaving 1,911 with established Garden Ratings. Of a total of 1,873 roses, 98% resulted in no change, or a change of less than ½ of 1 %, an insignificant change in roses Garden Ratings. The remaining 40, 26 had an increase of ½ of 1%, a slight change. The remaining 14 roses in the survey, or .00073% definitely would make a difference on a roses Garden Rating. ARS Board of Directors might consider surveys costs over past years and if such very minimal changes (14) actually substantiate the cost, or realistically has an impact on new rose growers, looking for a rose that will perform well in their garden? While Roses have ratings, the majority are not actually available at local outlets, where most new rose growers purchase roses. 17 ACTUAL 1948 20 37 NO LONGER IN COMMERCE (NIC) 37 TOTAL 1911 NO CHANGES 795 42 % UP 0.5= 26 1 % UP 0.1 & DOWN 0.1 423 + 154= 577 30 % UP 0.6= 9 .0047 UP 0.2 & DOWN 0.2 275 + 21= 296 15% UP 0.7= 3 .0015 UP 0.3 & DOWN 0.3 136 + 3= 139 7 % UP 0.8= 1 .0005 UP 0.4 & DOWN 0.4 65 + 1= 66 3% UP 0.9= 1 .0005 SURVEY TOTAL 1873 98% 40 -2% In Conclusion: For ARS’s future and good of the American Rose Society, hope advantageous and beneficial ideas presented, do not get lost in negative controversy. The National Chair of ARS “Board of Directors” takes the initiative and addresses proposals as part of the agenda, at the 2006 Spring Board of Directors meeting. With voting taking place at the 2006 National Fall Convention. Allowing board members, sufficient time to review proposals with district constituencies. Realizing it is this administrations last board meeting to vote, believe issues are important enough, that this board act on. Would be nice to remember, this ARS board implemented big cost saving measures, as well as talking about them. It defies logic, ARS board would be insensitive to what is proposed, having everything to gain and absolutely nothing to lose, except a very sophisticated up-dated state-of-the-art AEN, money, and new members. Rather than remain status quo, ARS attempt a change, which it may actually like. Will leave you with these final thoughts to meditate on. (Learn from yesterday, Live for today, Hope for tomorrow). ARS can do better tomorrow, only if it begins today. 3-1-06 Would be greatly appreciated, if this ARS National Chair, please keep me advised on what was decided. Thank You, Ronald Schwerdt

ARS 2010 SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER ROSE SHOW WINNERS By Ronald Schwerdt 10-30-2010 On June 29, 2010, ARS President announced that ARS Rose Exhibitors Forum publication, will be renamed "Exhibitors Quarterly", but no longer contain local ARS Rose show results. As an educational tool, decided to post local rose shows winners, along with arrangement winners when available. Data is derived from ARS sources, not necessarily ARS publications. E-mail rose arrangement winners to: Rgschwerdt@aol.com. TUALATIN VALLEY ROSE SOCIETY BEAVERTON, OR 9-11-2010 Queen of Show-- Grande Amore--Lee, Lon & Riggs, Don King of Show---Impulse-- Lee, Lon & Riggs, Don Princess of Show---Tineke-- Lee, Lon & Riggs, Don Fl Queen---Lavaglut-- Finch, Carl &Carolyn Polyantha Spray--The Fairy--- Parke, Richard & Janis Climber---Fourth of July--McClain, Gary & Cheryl Shrub---Cherries �n� Cream-- Allen, Karen & Merril Austin Shrub--Gertrude Jekyll--Baker, Barbara Mini Queen---X-Rated-- Cavanaugh, James & Nancy Mini King---Baby Boomer-- Finch, Carl &Carolyn Mini Princess---Daddy Frank--Garrison, Stan & Carolyn (M/F?) Mini Spray---Marriotta--Allen, Karen & Merril Mini Fl Queen---Shameless-- Lee, Lon & Riggs, Don ************************************************ PITTSBURG ROSE SOCIETY PITTSBURG, PA 9-11-2010 Queen of Show--Dublin--Oberlander, Dick King of Show---Veteran�s Honor-- Oberlander, Dick Princess of Show---Uncle Joe-- Oberlander, Dick Prince--Gemini--Bishop, Art & Bonnie Court---Moonstone-- Oberlander, Dick Court--Elina--Papale, Georgia Court---Monika--Gipperich, Christina Court---Elle-- Bishop, Art & Bonnie Court---Trojan Victory-- Oberlander, Dick Court---Sweetness-- Bishop, Art & Bonnie Court---Tahitian Sunset-- Bishop, Art & Bonnie Fl Bloom-Monkey Business--Degenhardt, Fr. Gervase Fl Queen--Permanent Wave--- Oberlander, Dick Modern Shrub---Tamora-- Gipperich, Christina Mini Queen---Edisto--McKibben, David & Cil (M/F?) Mini King--Linville-- Oberlander, Dick Mini Princess---Glowing Amber--Howles, Dolores Mini Prince--Liberty Bell-- Degenhardt, Fr. Gervase (M/F?) Mini Spray---Jean Kenneally-- Papale, Georgia ************************************* BUCKEYE DISTRICT ROSE SHOW COLUMBUS, OH 9-11-2010 ROSE ARRAGEMENT AWARDS: "The Columbus Park of Roses"--Elton Smith "Field of Corn"--Elton Smith--ARS Royalty "Franklin Park Conservatory"--Elton Smith The Greater Columbus Conv. Ctr--Gary, C. Barlow "Red White and Boom"--Gary C. Barlow--Artist�s, Bronze Certificate "Highbanks Metro Park"--Lew, Shupe, Silver Certificate "Columbus Museum of Art--Lew Shupe--ARS Oriental Award "The Ohio Theatre"--Elton Smith--ARS Mini Royalty Award "Chief Leathetlips Monument"--Ann Smith, Mini Gold Certificate- "Center of Science and Industry"--Ann Smith--ARS Mini Artist�s Award "Olentangy Indian Caverns"--Ann Smith--Mini Silver Certificate-- Ann Smith "Inniswood Metro Garden"--Ann Smith-- Mini Oriental, Mini Bronze Certificate "Dublin Irish Festival"--Elton Smith--ARS Princess Award "Ohio Statehouse"--Gary C. Barlow--Duchess, Gold Certificate "City Lights"--Gary C. Barlow--ARS Duke Award "German Village"--Ann Smith--ARS Court of Etiquette Award "Italian Village"--Ann Smith--ARS Mini Court of Etiquette Award Ohio: The Buckeye State--Gary C. Barlow ****************************************************** LOUISVILLE ROSE SOCIETY LOUISVILLE, KY 9-18-2010 ARRANGEMENT AWARDS "Everything�s Coming Up Roses" "Red, Hot, and Blue�--Ann Jacobs--Royalty, Bronze Certificate "Anything Goes"--Donna Tarrant--Artist, Gold Certificate "Stars in Your Eyes""--Mary Hext--Oriental, Silver Certificate "Strike Me Pink"--Paula Williams--Mini Royalty Award "Take a Chance"--Mary Hext--Mini Artist-Silver Certificate "Summer Garden"--Mary Lindle--Mini Oriental, Bronze Certificate "Curtains Up"--Charlene Head--Court of Etiquette, Gold Certificate "That Old Feeling"--Paula Williams--Mini Keepsake "Thanks for the Memories"--Charlene Head--Large Keepsake ************************************************* LANCASTER ROSE SOCIETY LANCASTER, PA 9-18-2010 ARRANGEMENT AWARDS: "Roses in Quilt Country" "Winding Walk"--Nancy Redington--Royalty, Gold Certificate John Siganaino trophy Florance McNeil trophy Benjamin Williams� trophy "Peaceful Hours"--Jane Singer--Oriental Award Tangled Lines"--Curtis Shipman--Artist, Silver Certificate " "Odds & Ends--Nancy Redington--Duke Award "Lost and Found"--Patricia Bilson--Duchess, Bronze Certificate "Flower Fields"--Patricia Bilson--Mini Royalty Award "Twist and Turns"--Gustav Banks--Bronze Certificate "Shadows"--Nancy Redington--ARS Mini Gold Certificate Rose Schartzkopt Trophy "Memory"--Gustav Banks--Mini Oriental, Silver Certificate "Treasure Box"--Jim Redington--Mini Keepsake "Ladies� Wreath"--Nancy Redington--ARS Rosecraft PHOTOGRAPHY: One Bloom--Andrew Hearne Rose Spray--Tom Mayhew Open Bloom--Julie Saurbaugh Mini/Min Fl Bloom-- Tom Mayhew Mini/ Min Fl Spray-- Tom Mayhew Rose Garden or Activity-- Bill Kozemchak Abstract or Impressionism--Bill Kozemchak Rose Arrangement-- Tom Mayhew ********************************************** PITTSBURG ROSE SOCIETY PITTSBURG, PA 9-11-2010 Queen of Show--Dublin--Oberlander, Dick King of Show---Veteran�s Honor-- Oberlander, Dick Princess of Show--Uncle Joe-- Oberlander, Dick Court--Gemini-- Bishop, Art & Bonnie Best Open Bloom--Queen Elizabeth--Aumiller, Nancy Fl Single--Monkey Business--Degenhardt, Fr Gervase--(Double?) Fl Queen---Permanent Wave-- Oberlander, Dick Best All Types--Tamora--Gipperich, Christina Mini Queen---Edisto--McKibben, David & Cil (M/F?) Mini King---Linville--Oberlander, Dick Mini Princess---Glowing Amber--Howley, Dolores Ht Rose in a Frame-- Moonstone-- Degenhardt, Fr Gervase LG Rose in a Bowl--Moonstone-- Degenhardt, Fr Gervase Mini Rose in a Frame--Butter Cream-- Consigliero, John (M /F?) Mini Rose in a Bowl---Hot Tamale--Papale, Georgie Mini Spray---Jean Kenneally--Papale, Georgie Most Fragrant--Chrysler imperial--Bishop, Art & Bonnie Mini/Min Fl Open Bloom--Autumn Splendor--Dotterway, K. Best White--Moonstone-- Oberlander, Dick Best Yellow--Elina-- Bishop, Art & Bonnie (ly?) Best Orange--Monika-- Gipperich, Christina (ob?) Best Pink--Elle-- Bishop, Art & Bonnie (pb?) Best Red--Trojan Victory-- Oberlander, Dick (dr?) Best Mauve--Sweetness-- Bishop, Art & Bonnie Best Apricot--Tahitian Sunset-- Bishop, Art & Bonnie (ab?) 6 Specimens--Consigliero, John Mini Cycle of bloom--Peach Delight-- McKibben, David & Cil Mini English Box--Linville-- Howley, Dolores Artist Challenge-- Howley, Dolores Small Sweepstakes-- Howley, Dolores Large Sweepstakes-- Degenhardt, Fr Gervase HT/Gr Judges Award--Mike Wrightstone Mini/Min Fl Judges Award--Donna Smith ************************************************ LODI-WOODBRIDGE ROSE SOCIETY LODI-CA 9-18-2020 Queen of Show--Jennirene--Sievers, Maryanne King of Show---Looking Good-- Sievers, Maryanne Princess of Show---Gemini--Devencenzi, Rita Fl Bloom--Summer Fashion--Sievers, Gigi Fl Bloom--Honey Bouquet--Young, Traci Fl Queen---First Kiss--Laughlin, Paula Polyantha Spray---Lady Reading-- Sievers, Gigi Dowager Queen---Mme Boll-- Sievers, Gigi Victorian Award---Francis Dubreuil-- Sievers, Maryanne Climber---The Impressionist--Ackerman, Eleanor Classic Shrub---Bouquet Parfait-- Sievers, Gigi Mini Queen---Bee�s Knees-- Sievers, Maryanne Mini King---Sam Trivitt-- Sievers, Maryanne Mini Princess---Heather Sproul-- Sievers, Maryanne Mini Spray-- Heather Sproul-- Ferraro, Jen Mini Fl Queen---First Choice-- Sievers, Gigi Mini Fl King---My Inspiration-- Sievers, Maryanne Mini Fl Princess---Whirlaway-- Sievers, Maryanne *************************************** PORTLAND ROSE SOCIETY PORTLAND, OR 9-19-2010 Queen of Show--Signature--Cavanaugh, James & Nancy King of Show---Pop Warner--Parke, Richard & Janis Princess of Show---Helen Naude-- Cavanaugh, James & Nancy Court---Signature--Finch, Carl &Carolyn (same Variety as Queen?) Vase of 3 HT--Signature-- Cavanaugh, James & Nancy Open Bloom--Melody Perfume-- Finch, Carl &Carolyn HT/Gr Spray--Snitzler, Margaret 5 HT One Variety--Fame-- Cavanaugh, James & Nancy 5 Mixed-- Cavanaugh, James & Nancy HT Cycle of Bloom--Aromatherapy--Curtis, Dave & Eilene 3 One Color Class-- Parke, Richard & Janis HT Colorama Challenge--Riggs, D. & Lee, L. Portland Gold Medal-- Cavanaugh, James & Nancy Large English Box--, Parke, Richard & Janis Large Rose in a Bowl-- Signature-- Finch, Carl &Carolyn Rose Portrait-- Signature--Garrison, Stan & Gladys Fl Queen---Lavaglut--Baer, Richard & Charold Fl King---Gene Boerner--Snitzler, Margaret 3 Fl Sprays--Lavaglut--Parke, Richard & Janis Fl Competition-- Finch, Carl &Carolyn OGR--Rose de Rescht (1880) -- Finch, C. & C. (OGR-Prior to 1867?) Rose Hips--R. rugosa alba--Wolford, Annegret Polyantha Spray---The Fairy-- Parke, Richard & Janis Victorian Award---Rose de Rescht-- Finch, Carl &Carolyn Climber---Candy Land-- Finch, Carl &Carolyn Shrub--Stretch Johnson-- Finch, Carl &Carolyn Austin Shrub--Leonard Dudley Braithwaite--Finch, C. & C. Mini Queen---Erin Alonso-- Cavanaugh, James & Nancy Mini King---Miss Flippins-- Cavanaugh, James & Nancy Mini Princess---Sam Trivitt-- Cavanaugh, James & Nancy Mini Spray---Dancing Flame-- Finch, Carl &Carolyn Mini single-Neon Cowboy--Burge, Judy Mini Competition-- Cavanaugh, James & Nancy Mini Cycle of Bloom--Jean Kenneally--Minten, Bernie &Mary Mini Rose Box-- Cavanaugh, James & Nancy Mini Fully Open--Captivation-- Baer, Richard & Charold Mini Colorama-- Cavanaugh, James & Nancy Floating Mini--Abby�s Angel-- Riggs, D. & Lee, L. (M/F?) 5 Mini�s--Miss Flippins--Cavanaugh, James & Nancy Mini Bowl-- Cavanaugh, James & Nancy Mini Rose Portrait--Seattle Sunrise--Finch, Carl &C. (M/F?) Mini Rose Palette-- Cavanaugh, James & Nancy 3 Mini�s--Kristin-- Parke, Richard & Janis Mini Fl Queen---Butter Cream--Allen, Karen & Merril 3 Mini Fl--Peter Cottontail--Allen, Karen & Merrill Novice Fl or Cl--Ludwigshafen am Rhein--Jayne, Mary Ann Novice HT--Artistry--Gallucci, Pete Novice Open Bloom-Dream Comes True--Friar, Tom Novice Mini--Happy Thoughts-- Gallucci, Pete Junior Best Mini--Irresistible--Metz, Molly ROSE ARRAGEMENT AWARDS: Olympiad--Hervie, Molly--Oriental Design Lavaglut--Finch, Carolyn-- Modern Creative Design Julia Child--Fleck, Judy-- Traditional Design Fleck, Judy Modern Traditional Design Ruby Pendant--Fleck, Judy--Mini Oriental Design Pierrine--Fleck, Judy--Mini Modern Creative Design ***************************************** COLONIAL DISTRICT ROSE SHOW VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 9-25-2010 Queen of Show--Gemini--Smith, John & Cherlynn King of Show---Affirm-- Smith, John & Cherlynn Princess of Show---Dublin--Smith, John & Cherlynn Court---Randy Scott- Smith, John & Cherlynn Court--Moonstone-- Smith, John & Cherlynn Fl Bloom--Sheila�s Perfume--Jones, Howard & Sara Fl Bloom, Single--Betty Boop--Grass, Lynda & Steven Fl Queen---Lavaglut--Price, Mike & Eve Polyantha Spray---Snow White--Rankin, Gary & Monica Dowager Queen---Souv de la Malmaison--Rankin, G. & M. Victorian Award---Precious Dream-- Monroe, M / M Bruce Classic Shrub---Pink Grootendorst--Monroe, M / M Bruce Modern Shrub---Fair Bianca--Klassy, Diana Mini Queen---Joy-- Rankin, Gary & Monica Mini King---Renegade-- Rankin, Gary & Monica Mini Princess---Mobile Jubilee-- Rankin, Gary & Monica Mini Court---Breath of Spring--Hearne, Andrew Mini Spray---Soroptimist International--Grass, Lynda & Steven Mini Fl Queen---Shawn Sease-- Rankin, Gary & Monica Mini Fl King---Shameless-- Rankin, Gary & Monica Mini Fl Princess---Butter Cream--Smith, John & Cherlynn Mini Fl Court--Abby�s Angel-- Rankin, Gary & Monica DISTRICT CHALLENGE CLASSES: J. Horace McFarland Memorial Trophy-- Smith, John & Cherlynn J. Benjamin Williams Miniflora Trophy--Howard & Sara Jones, Colonial District Members Trophy--Smith, John & Cherlynn Charlie Bell Hi-Lo Memorial Trophy--Smith, John & Cherlynn L.L. Lilly Memorial Trophy--Peggy Scott Ralph S. Moore District Trophy-- Rankin, Gary & Monica Denver Ray Memorial Trophy-- Smith, John & Cherlynn Wheeler McFadden, Jr Memorial Trophy-- Smith, John & Cherlynn Griffith Buck District Trophy--Annie Fleming **************************************** TENARKY DISTRICT ROSE SHOW MEMPHIS TN 9- 25-2010 Queen of Show--Pop Warner--Manderson, Tammy King of Show---Veteran�s Honor--Bingham, Peggy Princess of Show---Moonstone--Manderson, Tammy Court---Artic Circle--Toevs, Frank & Jeanne Court--Louise Estes-- Toevs, Frank & Jeanne Court--Cajun Sunrise-- Deck, Joanna Court---Raphaela-- Toevs, Frank & Jeanne Court---Pope John Paul II--Glover, Laverne Court--- Gemini--Jacobs, Robert Fl Bloom--Trumpeter-- Bingham, Peggy Fl Queen---Playgirl-- Deck, Joanna Dowager Queen---Eugene de Beauharnais--Wear, Don & Terry Victorian Award---Rose de Rescht-- Wear, Don & Terry Climber---Berries �n� Cream--Wear, Don & Terry Shrub---Gardendirektor Otto Linne-- Glover, Laverne Mini Queen---Best of �04-- Glover, Laverne Mini King---Fairhope-- Manderson, Tammy Mini Princess---Bee�s Knees--Baird, Larry & Connie Mini Court---Soroptimist International-- Bingham, Peggy Mini Court---Nancy Jean-- Baird, Larry & Connie Mini Court---Odessa-- Bingham, Peggy Mini Court---Breath of Spring-- Deck, Joanna Mini Court---Arcanum--Jacobs, Robert Mini Spray---Incognito-- Bingham, Peggy Mini Fl Queen---Whirlaway-- Bingham, Peggy Mini Fl King---Dr Troy Garret-- Bingham, Peggy Mini Fl Princess---Lady, E�owyn-- Deck, Joanna Mini Fl Court--Memphis King-- Glover, Laverne Mini Fl Court--Ashton--Wear, Don & Terry Mini Fl Court--First Choice-- Bingham, Peggy Mini Fl Court--Butter Cream-- Bingham, Peggy Mini Fl Court--Brand New Girlfriend-- Deck, Joanna Mini Fl Spray--Foolish Pleasure--Rogers, John & Ray ARS National Rosedale Bowl--Deck, Joanna DISTRICT CHALLENGE CLASSES: J. Horace McFarland Memorial Trophy--Bates, Michael & Mary Ralph Moore District Trophy-- Deck, Joanna Mack & Maybeth Blackburn Award--Peggy Bingham Roy & Florance Graff Award--- Bates, Michael & Mary Robert & Glenda Whitaker Award--Frank & Jeanie Toevs Charles Dawson Memorial Award--Larry & Connie Baird Lester Smith Award---Bates, Michael & Mary Whit Wells Award--Joanna Deck Dr. H. R. Rumble Memorial Award--Peggy Bingham ROSE ARRAGEMENT AWARDS: Traditional--"Yellow Herons"--Ray Hunter--Royalty & Gold Modern--"The Chandelier"--Ray Hunter--Artist� & Silver "Saffron Tower"--Connie Baird--Bronze Medal Oriental--"Niijima Floaats"--Lori Emery--Oriental Award Special Classes--"Sunset Boat--Mary Ann Hext--Princess Rosette "The Moon"--Denise Thorne--Duke Rosette "Blankets in Black"--Lois Sloan-Best Novice "Blue Marlins"--Mayre Parr--Best Judges Mini Modern--�Walla Walla"--Denise Thorne--Artist�s & Silver Medal Mini Oriental--"Amber Cattails"--Connie Baird--Oriental & Gold Medal ***************************************** ALBANY ROSE SOCIETY ALBANY, OR 9-25-2010 Queen of Show--Signature--Cavanaugh, James & Nancy King of Show--Veteran�s Honor-- Cavanaugh, James & Nancy Princess of Show--Let Freedom Ring-- Cavanaugh, James & Nancy Fl Bloom--Daybreaker--Parke, Richard & Janis Fl Spray---Single--Eyepaint--McClain, Cheryl & Gary Fl Spray, Double--Rainbow Sorbert-- Parke, Richard & Janis Dowager Queen---Rosa rugosa--Wolford, James Shrub, Small--Graham Thomas--Finch, Carl & Carolyn Shrub, Large--Alba Meidiland--Castle, Emery & Betty Climber---Fourth of July- McClain, Cheryl & Gary Mini Queen---Giggles-- Cavanaugh, James & Nancy Mini King---Nancy Jean-- Cavanaugh, James & Nancy Mini Princess---This is the Day--Sitton, John Mini Spray---Dancing Flame--Smith, Dennis Mini Fl Queen---Butter Cream--Baer, Charold & Richard ************************************** CLEVELAND LINCOLN SELBY, NC 9-25-2010 Queen of Show--Here�s Sam--Whitt, Doug King of Show---Touch of Class--Wright, Fred & Barbara Princess of Show--Randy Scott-- Wright, Fred & Barbara Court---Cajun Moon-- Whitt, Doug Court---Desperado-- Whitt, Doug Court---Gemini-- Wright, Fred & Barbara Court---White Success-- Whitt, Doug Fl Bloom--Hannah Gordon--Arthofer, Bob & Judy Polyantha Spray--China Doll--Myers, Robert Dowager Queen---Green Rose-- Myers, Robert Modern Shrub--Orangeade-- Myers, Robert Climber---Night Out-- Myers, Robert (F?) Mini Queen---Nancy Jean-- Wright, Fred & Barbara Mini King---Best of �04-- Wright, Fred & Barbara Mini Princess---Joy-- Arthofer, Bob & Judy Mini Court---Chattooga--Lundburg, Bob & Sandy Mini Court---Ty-- Lundburg, Bob & Sandy Mini Court---Bee�s Knees--Simpson, Henry & Stephanie Mini Court---Orange Classic--Myers, Don & Mary Mini Fl Queen---Shameless-- Arthofer, Bob & Judy Mini Fl King---Dr Troy Garret-- Arthofer, Bob & Judy Mini Fl Princess---Foolish Pleasure-- Wright, Fred & Barbara Mini Fl Court--Abby�s Angel-- Wright, Fred & Barbara Mini Fl Court--First Choice-- Simpson, Henry & Stephanie Mini Fl Court--Unbridled-- Wright, Fred & Barbara Mini Fl Court--Whirlaway-- Lundburg, Bob & Sandy ************************************************ NCNH DISTRICT ROSE SHOW (Additions) OAKLAND, CA 9-25-2010 Rose Arrangement Awards: "Pot of Gold"--Jennifer Galli--ARS Royalty Award Lucia Morgan District Trophy "Rainbow�s Reflection"--Lesa Lane--ARS Oriental Award "Violet Mist"--Eilene Chun--ARS Silver Medal Certificate "Rainbow Room"--Betty Ann Cassina--Etiquette, Bronze Metal "A Pocket Full of Rainbows"--Jennifer Galli--Mini Royalty, Gold "Radiance"--Lesa Lane--Oriental Award, Mini Silver Certificate "Rainbow Bread"--Jennifer Galli--ARS Mini Court of Etiquette "Double Rainbow"--Eilene Chun--ARS Mini Artist Award "Rainbow�s End"--Elsina, Dean---ARS Keepsake Award "Rainbow Tapestry"--Elsina Dean-ARS Rosecraft Award "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"--Barbara Gordon--Judges Award Special Classes-- "Aurora Borealis�--Eilene Chun--Duchess, ARS Gold Medal Earl Parson�s District Trophy Robert Martin District Trophy Best Arrangement in Show "Reading Rainbow"--Jennifer Galli--Mini Princess, ARS Bronze "Rainbow Girls"--Lesa Lane--ARS Princess "Rainbow River"--Dave Shaw--ARS Best Novice Charles & Elaine Cochran District Trophy ************************************************ AUGUSA ROSE SOCIETY AUGUSTA, GA 10-2-2010 Queen of Show--King Kong--Blankenship, Paul & Charlotte King of Show---Here�s Gert-- Blankenship, Paul & Charlotte Princess of Show---Marlon�s Day- Blankenship, Paul & Charlotte Court---Veteran�s Honor--Snellgrove, Delores Court---Rosie O�Donnell-- Blankenship, Paul & Charlotte Court---Hot Princess-- Snellgrove, Delores Court---Cajun Moon-- Snellgrove, Delores Court---Louise Estes-- Blankenship, Paul & Charlotte Fl Bloom--Pete Musser--Blankenship, Paul & Charlotte Fl Queen---Poulsen�s Pearl-- Blankenship, Paul & Charlotte Polyantha Spray---Verdun--Boland, Linda & Ken Dowager Queen---Marchesa Boccella--Blankenship, P. & C. Victorian Award---Pink Pet--Reeves, Millie Climber---Night Climber-- Blankenship, Paul & Charlotte Mini Queen---Joy--- Blankenship, Paul & Charlotte Mini King---Best of �04-- Blankenship, Paul & Charlotte Mini Princess---Hilde-- Blankenship, Paul & Charlotte Mini Court---Ty-- Blankenship, Paul & Charlotte Mini Court---Nancy Jean-- Blankenship, Paul & Charlotte Mini Court---Carolina Lady-- Blankenship, Paul & Charlotte Mini Court---Emma Grace- Blankenship, Paul & Charlotte Mini Court---Bee�s Knees- Blankenship, Paul & Charlotte Mini Spray---Ina-- Blankenship, Paul & Charlotte Mini Fl Queen---Whirlaway-- Blankenship, Paul & Charlotte Mini Fl King--Memphis King--- Blankenship, Paul & Charlotte Mini Fl Princess---Tiffany Lynn-- Blankenship, Paul & Charlotte Mini Fl Court--Tiffany Lite-- Blankenship, Paul & Charlotte Mini Fl Court--Cooper-- Blankenship, Paul & Charlotte Mini Fl Court--Foolish Pleasure-- Blankenship, Paul & Charlotte Mini Fl Court--Butter Cream-- Blankenship, Paul & Charlotte Mini Fl Court--Power Point-- Blankenship, Paul & Charlotte Mini Fl Spray--Cooper-- Blankenship, Paul & Charlotte ************************************************* NASHVILLE ROSE SOCIETY NASHVILLE, TN 10-2-2010 Queen of Show--Louise Estes--Toevs, Frank & Jennie King of Show---Cajun Signature--Worsham, Lyle & Ruby Princess of Show---Desperado-- Toevs, Frank & Jennie Court--- Here�s Sam-- Toevs, Frank & Jennie Court--- White Success-- Toevs, Frank & Jennie Court---Gentle Giant--Chappell, Bill & Jill Court---St Patrick--Hunter, Ray Court---Hot Princess--Clemons, David & Tammy Fl Bloom--Sunsprite--Bates, Michel & & Mary Fl Queen---Lavaglut-- Bates, Michel & & Mary Polyantha Spray---The Fairy--Plant, Dianne Dowager Queen---Mme Zoetmaans-- Toevs, Frank & Jennie Victorian Award---Rose de Rescht--Garman, Keith Climber---Altissimo--Worch, Cindy Modern Shrub---Quietness--Dollinger, Mike Mini Queen---Joy--Clemons, David & Tammy Mini King---Nancy Jean-- Clemons, David & Tammy Mini Princess---Erin Alonso-- Clemons, David & Tammy Mini Court---Dancing Flame- Clemons, David & Tammy Mini Court---Irresistible--Jacobs, Robert Mini Court---Memphis Bell--Clark, Doyle Mini Court---Sweet Revenge--Baird, Larry & Connie Mini Court---Arcanum-- Chappell, bill & Jill Mini Court--- Clemons, David & Tammy Mini Spray--- Pierrine--Sloan, Lois Mini Fl Queen---Tabasco Cat-- Clemons, David & Tammy Mini Fl King---Foolish Pleasure-- Clemons, David & Tammy Mini Fl Princess---Show Stopper-- Clemons, David & Tammy Mini Fl Court--Ghost Stopper-- Clemons, David & Tammy Mini Fl Court-Dr Troy Garret--- Clemons, David & Tammy Mini Fl Court--Seattle Sunrise--Harding, Jim & Starla Mini Fl Court--Jerry Lynn-- Chappell, bill & Jill Mini Fl Court--Louisville Lady-- Jacobs, Robert Mini Fl Spray--Andie McDowell-- Chappell, bill & Jill *************************************************** EAST COUNTY ROSE SOCIETY EL CAJON, CA 10-2-2010 Queen of Show--Marlon�s Day--English, Roger & Madeline King of Show---Black Magi--Mahanay, Bobbie & Carl Princess of Show---Moonstone--Mahanay, Bobbie & Carl 3 HT�s--Kardinal--Mahanay, Bobbie & Carl 6 HT�s--Kardinal--Mahanay, Bobbie & Carl Large Rose in a Bowl--Desperado--Bulman, Gary Large Cycle of Bloom--Pop Warner-- Tiffany, Ruth Picture Frame--Dayna Sawyer-- Bulman, Gary Fl Bloom--Kanegem--Clark, Linda Fl Queen---First Edition--Tiffany, Ruth 3 Fl Sprays--Playgirl--Tiffany, Ruth Polyantha Spray---Anda--Martin, Bob & Dona Genesis Award---R Moschata--Orent, Clifford Dowager Queen--Baronne Prevost--- Orent, Clifford Victorian Award---Hippolyte Jamain-- Orent, Clifford Large Bloom Fully Open--Golden Holstein-- Clark, Linda Fragrant Rose--Rouge Royale-- Tiffany, Ruth Climber---Polka-- Tiffany, Ruth Classic Shrub---Robin Hood-- Orent, Clifford Modern Shrub--Evelyn--Bulman, Gary Modern Shrub Spray--Carefree Spirit--Bulman, Gary Mini Queen---Bee�s Knees-- English, Roger & Madeline Mini King---Heather Sproul-- Mahanay, Bobbie & Carl Mini Princess---Erin Alonso-- Mahanay, Bobbie & Carl Mini Single---Grace Seward-- Mahanay, Bobbie & Carl Mini Fully Open--Wonderful News-- Strong, Kathleen Mini Fl Queen---Powerhouse--Bulman, Gary Mini Fl King---Louisville Lady--Tiffany, Ruth Mini Fl Princess---Whirlaway---Bulman, Gary 3 Mini Fl Blooms--Whiraway--Bulman, Gary Mini/Mini Fl Spray--Tabasco Cat-- Bulman, Gary Mini/Mini Fl English Box--Whirlaway--Bulman, Gary Mini/Mini Fl Picture Frame--Memphis Music--Strong, Kathleen Mini/Mini Fl Artist�s Palette-- Mahanay, Bobbie & Carl Novice, HT/Gr--Johann Strauss--Angel, Cheryl (F?) Novice Mini/MInFL--What a Peach--Angel, Cheryl (S?) Judges Award--Heaven on Earth--Strathman, Akiko ROSE ARRANGEMENT AWARDS: "ABC�s of Roses--Frank Hastings-Ron Hockwalt Trophy "Awesome Art"--Sandy Campillo--Lila Mae Hastings Trophy "Marvelous Music"--Sally Long--ARS Artist�s, Gold Medal "Marbles"--Sandy Campillo--Oriental "Open House"-- Sandy Campillo--Duchess, Bronze Medal "Colored Crayons--Dixie Dahl--Duke, Silver Medal "Line Leader"-- Sandy Campillo--Mini Royalty, Mini Gold Medal "Backpack"--Sally Long--Mini Artist�s, Mini Silver Medal "Origami"--Dixie Dahl--Mini Oriental, Mini Bronze Medal "Sandbox Skills"--Sally Long--Mini Keepsake "Library Books"--Sally Long--Keepsake Award "Flower for the Teacher"--Miriam Yoder--1ST Place "Teacher�s Pet"-- Miriam Yoder--Etiquette Award Judge�s Class, Standard--Helen Baird--1ST Place Judge�s Class, Mini Arrangement--Kreg Hill--Judges Award PHOTOGRAPHY: Rose Portrait--St Patrick--Barbara Lester Rose Close-up--Dairy Maid--Kathleen Strong Rose Art--The Imposter--Barbara Lester People in the Garden--Betty Boop--Marie & Ira Fletcher A Rose Garden--Show Biz, Fame, Fourth of July-- Barbara Lester ******************************************* POTOMAC ROSE SOCIETY FAIRFAX, VA 10-2-2010 Queen of Show--Let Freedom Ring--Borrmann, Ken King of Show---Moonstone-- Borrmann, Ken Princess of Show--Affirm-- Borrmann, Ken Court--- Gemini-- Borrmann, Ken Court---Touch of Class--Powers, Pam Fl Bloom--Playboy-- Powers, Pam Dowager Queen---Rouletti-- George, Kathy Classic Shrub---F. J. Grootendorst--George, Kathy Modern Shrub--Carefree Sunshine-- George, Kathy Climber---Fourth of July--Mirilovich, Joe Mini Queen---Fairhope-- Powers, Pam Mini King---Bee�s Knees--Hearne, Andrew Mini Princess---Soroptimist International-- Powers, Pam Mini Court---Breath of Spring-- Powers, Pam Mini Spray--- Soroptimist International--Toth, Bill Mini Fl Queen---Conundrum-- Borrmann, Ken Mini Fl King--- Dr John Dickman-- Hearne, Andrew Mini Fl Princess---Madeleine-- Hearne, Andrew Mini Fl Court--Unbridled-- Hearne, Andrew Mini Fl Spray--Tabasco Cat--Mirilovich, Joe ******************************************** SIERRA FOOTHILLS ROSE SOCIETY CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA 10-2-2010 Queen of Show--Let Freedom Ring--Carlson, Duane & Melody King of Show--Desperado--Owendyk, Charlotte Princess of Show--Secret--Fredrick, Judith Court---Black Magic--Humenick, Muriel Court---Elizabeth Taylor--Knowles, Linda Court---Fairest One--Villegas, Baldo Court--- Miyabi-- Carlson, Duane & Melody Court--Moonstone--Bennet, Sue Court---Rosie O�Donnell-- Carlson, Duane & Melody Court---Tournament of Roses-- Carlson, Duane & Melody LG Rose in a Bowl--Touch of Class-- Humenick, Muriel Cycle of Bloom--Sunset Celebration---- Carlson, Duane & Melody Rose Bouquet--Easy Going--Padgett, Bob Fl Bloom--Angel Face--Knowles, Linda Fl Queen---Moondance-- Carlson, Duane & Melody Polyantha Spray---Orange Miss Edith Cavell-- Villegas, Baldo Dowager Queen---Green Rose-- Carlson, Duane & Melody Victorian Award---Paul Neyron-- Knowles, Linda Modern Shrub--Wise Portia-- Villegas, Baldo Climber---Night Owl-- Carlson, Duane & Melody Mini Queen---Fancy That-- Carlson, Duane & Melody Mini King---Bee�s Knees-- Owendyk, Charlotte Mini Princess---Deja Vous-- Carlson, Duane & Melody Mini Court---Eternal Flame-- Villegas, Baldo Mini Court---Jean Kenneally-- Carlson, Duane & Melody Mini Court---Joy-- Villegas, Baldo Mini Court---Linville-- Carlson, Duane & Melody Mini Court---Pierrine-- Carlson, Duane & Melody Mini Court--Rookie--- Carlson, Duane & Melody Mini Court---The lighthouse-- Villegas, Baldo Mini Spray---Soffee-- Carlson, Duane & Melody Mini Fl Queen---Double Take-- Owendyk, Charlotte Mini Fl King---Yantai-- Carlson, Duane & Melody Mini Fl Princess---Dr Troy Garret-- Villegas, Baldo Mini Fl Court--Leading Lady-- Carlson, Duane & Melody Mini Fl Court--Mr Lenard-- Villegas, Baldo Mini /MInFL Open Bloom--Whistle Stop-- Carlson, Duane & Melody Mini /Min FL Single--Neon Cowboy-- Carlson, Duane & Melody Mini /Min FL Single Spray--Gizmo-- Villegas, Baldo Mini /Min FL Single Bloom--Peggy "T"-- Carlson, Duane & Melody Mini /Min Fl English Box--Bee�s Knees-- Knowles, Linda Mini /Min Fl Rose in a Bowl--Joy-- Carlson, Duane & Melody 3, Mini /Min Fl One Container--Salute-- Carlson, Duane & Melody Mini Min Fl Rose Bouquet--Bee�s Knees-- Knowles, Linda Mini /Min Fl -- Mini Fl Spray--Leading Lady-- Villegas, Baldo Most Fragrant Rose--Evelyn--Newlin, Karen Cycle of Bloom--Sunset Celebration---- Carlson, Duane & Melody Rose Bouquet--Easy Going--Padgett, Bob Tin Can Derby-- Padgett, Bob Presidents Trophy--Night Owl-- Carlson, Duane & Melody Trailing Rose--Graham Thomas--Jelton, Kay Best Public Entry--Mother�s Love--Peterson, Emma Best Novice--Veteran�s Honor--Short, Deb Best Judges Entry--Stretch Johnson--Trimble, Gail PHOTOGRAPHY: One Bloom--Soaring Spirits--Longanecker, Ellie One Spray--Lyda-- Longanecker, Ellie Rose Garden--Knowles, Linda Abstract/Artwork Generated Picture-- Owendyk, Charlotte ************************************************ GARDEN CLUB OF VIRGINIA NORFOLK, VA 10-6-20110 Queen of Show--Cajun Moon--Jones, Howard & Sara King of Show---Cajun Sunrise-- Jones, Howard & Sara Princess of Show---Bride�s Dream-- Jones, Howard & Sara Fl Bloom--Easy Does it--de Bordenave, Constance Fl Spray-- Betty Prior--Herrington, Frances Climber--- Clair Martin--de Bordenave, Constance Modern Shrub---Pillow Fight-- Jones, Howard & Sara Mini Queen---Jean Kenneally-- Jones, Howard & Sara Mini King---Irresisable--Jones, Howard & Sara Mini Princess---Sunset Melody-- Jones, Howard & Sara (Sweet Melody?) Mini Spray---Party Girl-- Jones, Howard & Sara Mini Fl Queen---Cachet-- Jones, Howard & Sara Mini Fl King---Shenandoah--Price, Michael & Evaline Mini Fl Princess---Unbridled-- Jones, Howard & Sara **************************************** ARS FALL 2010 NATIONAL ROSE SHOW/DEEP SOUTH DISTRICT ATLANTA GA 10- 9, 2010 Queen of Show--Louise Estes--Clemons, David & Tammy King of Show---Parole-Thorpe, Bob & Chris Princess of Show---Veldfire-- Blankenship, Paul & C. Court---Clich�--McKie, Dr. Kathleen Court--My Lady Barbara--Wright, Fred & Barbara Court---Artic Circle--House, Bob & Doris Court---Uncle Joe-- House, Bob & Doris Court--Veteran�s Honor--Prabhu, Satish & Vijaya Court---Gemini--Dale, Cindy Court---Marlon�s Day--Wright, Jack & Nancy HT Fully Open--Color Magic--Bates, Michael & Mary HT Spray--Ronald Reagan--Thorpe, Bob & Chris HT Spray Single--Excite--Myers, Robert & Page, Jack HT English Box-- Thorpe, Bob & Chris 3 HT�s--Veteran�s Honor--Chappell, Bill &Jill Gr Spray---Gold Medal--Blankenship, Paul & Charlotte Large Rose in a Bowl--Marilyn Wellan--Brickman, Dan & Barbara Fl Bloom--Pete Musser--Blankenship, Paul & Charlotte Fl Artist�s Palette--Schumaker, Harlan & Patricia Kay 3 Fl/Poly-- Myers, Robert & Page, Jack 3 Fl Blooms 1 / Stem--Pinnacle-- Myers, Robert & Page, Jack Polyantha Spray---Wing-Ding--Myers, Don & Mary 3 OGR/Shrub�s--Champlain--Plasz, Andrew Dowager Queen---Green Rose--Guillebeau, Ray Victorian Award---Mystic Beauty-- Dale, Cindy Climber---Clair Matin-- Myers, Robert & Page, Jack Classic Shrub---Champlain--Plasz, Andrew Modern Shrub---Queen Margrethe-- Myers, R. & Page, J. Hi/Lo-- Louise Estes & Joy--Clemons, David & Tammy Mini Queen---Joy-- Hearne, Andrew Mini King---Soroptimist International-- Hearne, Andrew Mini Princess---Fairhope-- Blankenship, Paul & C. Mini Court---Chattooga-- Guillebeau, Ray Mini Court---Irresistible--Grass, Lyda & Steven Mini Court---Best of �04-- Stream, Ralph & Jean Mini Court---Chelsea-- Stream, Ralph & Jean Mini Court---Bee�s Knees-- Wright, Jack & Nancy Mini Court---Ty-- Clemons, David & Tammy Mini Court---Saluda--Brickman, Dan & Barbara Mini Fully Open--Sweet Melody--Schumaker, H. & P. Mini Single--Neon Cowboy-- Myers, R. & Page, J. Mini Spray---Joy-- Clemons, David & Tammy 3 Miniatures--Joy-- Clemons, David & Tammy Mini Rose in a Bowl--Miss Charleston---Schumaker, H. & P. Mini Fl Queen--Whirlaway-- Wright, Fred & Barbara Mini Fl King---Foolish Pleasure-- Clemons, David & Tammy Mini Fl Princess---Abby�s Angel-- Guillebeau, Ray Mini Fl Court--Louisville Lady--Myers, Don & Mary Mini Fl Court--Showstopper--Hearne, Andrew Mini Fl Court--Unbridled-- Bates, Michael & Mary Mini Fl Court--Mary Alice-- Wright, Fred & Barbara Mini Fl Court--Double Take--Stream, Ralph & Jean Mini Fl Court--Lady E�owyn-- Clemons, David & Tammy Mini Fl Court--First Choice-- Clemons, David & Tammy Mini Fl Fully Open--Show Stopper-- Plasz, Andrew Mini Fl Rose in a Bowl--Whirlaway--Thorpe, Bob & Chris Mini Fl Spray--Cooper-- Dale, Cindy 3 Miniflora--Whirlaway-- Clemons, David & Tammy Mini/Mini Fl English Box-- Blankenship, Paul & Charlotte Mini/Mini Fl Artist�s Palette--Grass, Lyda & Steven Mini/Mini Fl Cycle of Bloom--Nancy Jean--Clemons, D. & T. Mini/Mini Fl Sprays--Ina-- Blankenship, Paul & Charlotte Fragrance--Dolly Parton-- Dale, Cindy Seedling / Sport--Merlot x Robin Alonso-- Clemons, D. & T. (Class of Rose?) Small Rose Tin Can--Fleek, John & Diana Large Rose Tin Can-- Brickman, Dan & Barbara Novice--Molineux--Sheats, Heather Judges Award--Whirlaway--Carman, Howard National Challenge Classes J. Horace McFarland Memorial Trophy-- Wright, Jack & Nancy Earl of Warwick Urn-- Wright, Fred & Barbara National Pacific R S Perpetual Challenge Trophy--Wright, F. & B. Dr T. Allen Kirk Memorial Trophy--Prabhu, Satish & Vijaya Robert E. and Mildred C. Lawton Mini Trophy-- Prabhu, S. & V. Ralph Moore National Trophy-- Hearne, Andrew J. Benjamin Williams Miniflora Trophy-- Prabhu, Satish & Vijaya Rose Hybridizers Association Trophy--Clemons, David Garden Web Rose Forum Best in Show--Louise Estes--Clemons, David & Tammy ROSE ARRAGEMENT AWARDS: Overesch Memorial--Jim Herrell Deep South District Challenge--Jeff Hoffman Millie Walters Memorial--Jim Harrell District Directors Mini Fl Arrangement Trophy--Joanne Maxheimer "Sweet Tea"--Susan Waites--Royalty, Bronze Certificate "She Crab Soup"--Susan Waites--Artist�s Award "Mint Juleps in the Blue Grass"--Susan Waites--Oriental Award "Black Eyed Peas"-- Susan Waite--Duchess, ARS Gold Certificate "Shrimp & Grits"--Paula Williams--Duke, ARS Silver Certificate "Tailgating at the Georgia-Florida Game"--Susan Waites Court of Etiquette ARS Princess Award "Charleston Artillery Punch"--Sam Jones--Judges Award "Brunswick Stew"--Jim Harrell--ARS Keepsake Award "Ambrosia"--Diane Snyder--Rosecraft Award "Goo-Goo Cluster--Martha Youmans--ARS Mini Royalty "Hush Puppies"--Paula Williams--ARS Mini Silver Certificate "Mimosas Under The Pines"--Don Myers--ARS Bronze Certificate "Cheer Wine"--Susan Waites-- ARS Princess Award "Mountain Dew"--Memphis King--P. Williams--ARS Mini Gold (M/F?) "Dirty Rice"--Donna Tarrant--Judges Award "Cheese Grits"--Autumn Splendor--P. Williams--Mini Keepsake (M/F?) "Divinity"--Susan Waites--Mini Rosecraft *************************************** CENTRAL ARKANSAS ROSE SOCIETY CONWAY, AR 10-10-2010 Queen of Show--Gemini--Shockley, David & Carol King of Show---Louise Estes--Toevs, Frank & Jeannie Princess of Show---Deidre Hall-- Toevs, Frank & Jeannie Court---Cajun Moon-- Adlong, Don & Paula Court--Mu Lan--Adlong, Don & Paula Court--- Distant Sounds--Cooper, Ralph &Gail Court---Moonstone-- Cooper, Ralph &Gail Court---Affirm-- Toevs, Frank & Jeannie Court---Veteran�s Honor-- Toevs, Frank & Jeannie Court--Marlon�s Day--Johnson, Don & Brenda Fl Bloom--Sheila�s Perfume--Deck, Joanna Fl Queen---Nicole--Barry, Ben & Susan Polyantha Spray---China Doll, Cl-- Adlong, Don & Paula Dowager Queen---Souv de la Malmaison--Adlong, Don & Paula Victorian Award---Paul Neyron-- Johnson, Don & Brenda Climber---Fourth of July-- Shockley, David & Carol Shrub--Louise Clements--- Johnson, Don & Brenda Mini Queen---Bee�s Knees-- Adlong, Don & Paula Mini King---Joy-- Deck, Joanna Mini Princess---Ty-- Deck, Joanna Mini Court---Breath of Spring-- Shockley, David & Carol Mini Court---Daddy Frank-- Shockley, David & Carol (M/F?) Mini Court---Memphis Bell-- Shockley, David & Carol Mini Court---Sam Trivitt-- Adlong, Don & Paula Mini Court---Nancy Jean-- Adlong, Don & Paula Mini Court---Dancing Flame-- Adlong, Don & Paula Mini Court---Soroptimist International-- Johnson, Don & Brenda Mini Spray---Joy-- Deck, Joanna Mini Fl Queen---Kismet-- Adlong, Don & Paula Mini Fl King---Baldo Villegas-- Barry, Ben & Susan Mini Fl Princess---Tiffany Lite-- Adlong, Don & Paula Mini Fl Court--Unbridled-- Shockley, David & Carol Mini Fl Court--Whirlaway-- Shockley, David & Carol Mini Fl Court--Show Stopper-- Shockley, David & Carol Mini Fl Court--Joy Kathleen-- Shockley, David & Carol Mini Fl Court--Memphis King-- Johnson, Don & Brenda Mini Fl Court--Abby�s Angel-- Barry, Ben & Susan Mini Fl Court--Conundrum-- Deck, Joanna *********************************************** DALLAS ROSE SOCIETY DALLAS, TX 10-16-2010 Queen of Show--Let Freedom Ring--Herbison, James King of Show---Gemini--Agee, Vicki Princess of Show--Silverado, Allen, John Court---Cajun Moon--Dickson, Jack & Lorrie Court---Rephidy--Krause, Earl & Deanna Court--- Louise Estes-- Herbison, James Court---Veteran�s Honor-- Krause, Earl & Deanna Court---Desperado-- Krause, Earl & Deanna Court---Signature-- Krause, Earl & Deanna Court---St Patrick-- Herbison, James Fl Bloom--Pinnacle-- Agee, Vicki Fl Queen---Johnny Becnel-- Agee, Vicki Dowager Queen---Souv de la Malmaison--Mainwaring. Carol Victorian Award---Mrs Dudley Cross-- Krause, Earl & Deanna Modern Shrub--Deanna-- Krause, Earl & Deanna Climber---Night Owl-- Krause, Earl & Deanna Mini Queen---Nancy Jean-- Dickson, Jack & Lorrie Mini King---Karaoke-- Dickson, Jack & Lorrie Mini Princess---Fairhope--Niklas, Dennis & Renee Mini Court---Memphis Bell-- Dickson, Jack & Lorrie Mini Court---Incognito-- Dickson, Jack & Lorrie Mini Court---Memphis Queen-- Dickson, Jack & Lorrie Mini Court---Chattooga--Stanford, Jimmy Mini Court---Miss Flippins-- Niklas, Dennis & Renee Mini Court---Sweet Caroline-- Niklas, Dennis & Renee Mini Fl Queen---First Choice-- Niklas, Dennis & Renee Mini Fl King---Abby�s Angel-- Dickson, Jack & Lorrie Mini Fl Princess---Dr Troy Garret-- Dickson, Jack & Lorrie Mini Fl Court--Show Stopper-- Niklas, Dennis & Renee Mini Fl Court--Joy Kathleen-- Dickson, Jack & Lorrie Mini Fl Court--Top Contender--- Niklas, Dennis & Renee Mini Fl Court--Deja Blu-- Niklas, Dennis & Renee Mini Fl Court--Unbridled-- Dickson, Jack & Lorrie Mini Fl Court--Hurricane-- Niklas, Dennis & Renee Mini Fl Court--Mikayla Danille--Dickson, Jack & Lorrie ************************************************ SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY ROSE SOCIETY FRESNO, CA 10-17-2010 Queen of Show--Gemini-- Braun, Michael King of Show---Stainless Steel-- Braun, Michael Princess of Show--Pearl--Burg, Ted & Linda Fl Bloom--Monkey Business-- Braun, Michael Fl Queen--Sun Flare--Schramm, Dwayne Polyantha Spray---China Doll--Welzenbaaach, Bill Dowager Queen---Adam-- Braun, Michael Victorian Award---Susan Louise--Shaw, John Classic Shrub---Dortmund-- Burg, Ted & Linda Modern Shrub--Bishop�s Castle-- Braun, Michael Climber---America-- Braun, Michael Mini Queen---Peaches �n� Cream-- Shaw, John Mini King--Dancing Flame-- Burg, Ted & Linda Mini Princess---Chelsea Belle-- Burg, Ted & Linda Mini Spray---Roller Coaster-- Burg, Ted & Linda Mini Fl Queen---Double Take-- Burg, Ted & Linda Mini Fl King---Lo and Behold-- Burg, Ted & Linda Mini Fl Princess---Thanks to Sue-- Shaw, John ************************************************ ORANGE COUNTY ROSE SOCIETY CORONA DEL MAR, CA 10-23-2010 Queen of Show--Hot Princess--Belendez, Bob & Kitty King of Show---Moonstone--Stage, Jeff Princess of Show--Black Magic--Strathmann, Akiko Court---Desperado--Youngewirth, Gerry & Gloria Court---Gemini-- Youngewirth, Gerry & Gloria Court--- Veteran�s Honor-- Belendez, Bob & Kitty Court--- Big Time-- Belendez, Bob & Kitty HT/Gr Decorative bloom--Pink Traviata-- Strathmann, Akiko 3 HT/Gr Blooms--Veteran�s Honor-- Belendez, Bob & Kitty HT/Gr Cycle of Bloom--Black Magic-- Belendez, Bob & Kitty HT/Gr Fully Open--Henry Fonda--Strong, Kathleen HT/Gr English Box-- Stage, Jeff HT/Gr Spray--Gemini-- Belendez, Bob & Kitty Fl /Poly Bloom--Purple Tiger-- Belendez, Bob & Kitty 3 Fl Blooms---Purple Tiger-- Belendez, Bob & Kitty Fl Queen---Inter. Herald Tribune-- Belendez, Bob & Kitty Fl King---Trumpeter-- Belendez, Bob & Kitty Fl Princess---Lavaglut--Sanchez, Marcia & Cordelia Fl Court--Escapade-- Strong, Kathleen Fl Court--Fabulous--LaChance, Candy Fl Court--By Appointment-- Belendez, Bob & Kitty Fl Court--Playgirl-- Belendez, Bob & Kitty 3 Fl Sprays--Kimono--Orent, Cliff Fl Single Bloom--Puanani--Belendez, Bob & Kitty Fl Single Spray--Playgirl-- Belendez, Bob & Kitty Polyantha Spray---Wing-Ding--Ekuan, Lilly & Justin Dowager Queen---Eugene Beauharnais--Belendez, Bob & Kitty Victorian Award---Oskar Kordel-- Orent, Cliff 3 OGR�s Bloom /Spray--Green Rose-- Orent, Cliff Classic Shrub---Walferdange-- Belendez, Bob & Kitty Modern Shrub--Evaly Jane-- Orent, Cliff 6 Shrubs--Pillow Fight--Birsic, Dorothy Most Fragrant Rose--Fragrant Cloud--Vogelsang, Brooke Climber--- Fourth of July-- LaChance, Candy Mini Queen---Josh Alonzo--Hoffman, Kathy Mini King---Breath of Spring-- Belendez, Bob & Kitty Mini Princess---Jilly Jewel-- Belendez, Bob & Kitty Mini Court---Arcanum-- Belendez, Bob & Kitty Mini Court---Bon Fire-- Belendez, Bob & Kitty (Bonfire?) Mini Court---Nancy Jean--Strathmann, Akiko Mini Court---Fairhope--Strathmann, Akiko Mini Fl Queen---Show Stopper-- Belendez, Bob & Kitty Mini Fl King---Unbridled-- Belendez, Bob & Kitty Mini Fl Princess---Dr John Dickman-- LaChance, Candy Mini Fl Court--Baldo Villegas-- Belendez, Bob & Kitty Mini Fl Court--Equinox-- Belendez, Bob & Kitty Mini Fl Court--Whirlaway-- Belendez, Bob & Kitty Mini Fl Court--Memphis Magic-- Hoffman, Kathy Mini Min Fl Spray--Lavender Spoon-- Strong, Kathleen 3 Mini Min Fl Blooms--Louisville Lady-- Belendez, Bob & Kitty 3 Mini Min Fl Sprays--Gourmet Popcorn-- LaChance, Candy Mini Min Fl Single--Peggy "T"-- Strathmann, Akiko Mini Min Fl Open Bloom--Show Stopper-- Belendez, Bob & Kitty Mini Min Fl English Box--Butter Cream-- Strathmann, Akiko Best Novice Entry--Lynn Anderson--Paulsen, Mary Seedling any type--Gemini x Unknown--Aguilar, Sergio Junior Entry--Bee�s Knees--Sanchez, Cordelia Rose-in-a Bowl--Gruss an Aachen-- Strong, Kathleen Rose-in-a Bowl Mini--Solar Flair-- Strathmann, Akiko Best Judges HT/Gr--Gemini-- Kilmer, Diana & Walt Best Judges F/Poly--Chihuly-- Kilmer, Walt Best Judges Miniature--Show Stopper--Kilmer, Diana & Walt (M/F?) Best Judges Any Type--Joasine Hanet, Jones, Bud Best Judges in Class--Joasine Hanet, Jones, Bud Artist Palette---Stage, Jeff Virginia Carlson CC-- Strathmann, Akiko Rose in a Picture Frame--St Patrick--Hoffman, Kathy ROSE ARRAGEMENT AWARDS: "Farm Stand"--Marcia Sanchez-Walsh--Royalty, Gold Medal "Tide Pools"--Cordelia Sanchez-Walsh--Artist, Silver Medal "Harvest Moon"--Katie Crawford--Oriental, Bronze Metal Doris Hines Memorial--Jan Brider "Tea For Two"--Dorothy Birsic--Court of Etiquette "Hayride"--Diana Kilmer--Duchess "Avocado Grove"-- Marcia Sanchez-Walsh--Mini Royalty, Gold Medal "Boysenberry Pie"--Kathie Crawford--Mini Artist, Silver Medal "Pixie Treasures"-- Kathie Crawford--Mini Oriental Manner, Bronze "Centennial Farm"-- Cordelia Sanchez-Walsh--Junior Arrangement ************************************************

And another good article showing how the results can be mis-applied or mis-used and not show the 'big picture'. Students matter more than labels Staff Tuesday, May 7, 2002 When politicians dabble in education, two outcomes are assured: more bureaucracy and more tests. It's too early to tell whether all the new rules and tests coming out of simultaneous federal and state reform movements will ultimately enliven education for kids or deaden it. But it's already clear that the first wave of reforms designed to hold schools "accountable" has only befuddled parents and raised questions about what constitutes a "failing" school. A few weeks ago, a list of so-called low-performing schools was released by the state Department of Education. Some pretty good schools made the list, shocking parents and upsetting principals. The list reflected only one indicator of school performance: whether at least 5 percent of the lowest-performing students saw gains this year on the Georgia Criterion-Referenced Competency Test. So, Midway Elementary School in Forsyth County ended up on the list even though its overall scores were above the state average, with about 90 percent of fourth-graders passing state tests in reading and English last year, and more than 80 percent passing the math exam. The state and federal governments ought to compel schools to focus more on their most at-risk students. Georgia, in particular, has seen its poorest children suffer academically because of a lack of clear standards, measurement and accountability. The challenge is pushing schools to work harder with these children without applying labels that demoralize teachers and distort what may be occurring in the school overall. Back when Georgia began discussing education reform, politicians were urged to use standardized testing to diagnose weaknesses in student learning rather than to reward or punish schools. Researchers pointed to strong evidence that overzealous testing narrows curriculum, stifles innovation and reduces instruction to rote drill. Lawmakers dismissed the diagnostic argument and trumpeted test scores as a way to brand schools. Kids in failing schools are supposed to have outs, including transfer to other high-performing public schools in their districts. What politicians never mentioned is that most of those high-performing schools are bursting at the seams, so transfers will be severely limited. That leaves kids right back where they started --- at their original schools, which now have been publicly disparaged as failing.

Butt cabinets have nothing to do with plumber's butt, although I guess my posting might have given that impression. LOL! More on butt cabinets: A butt cabinet is one where the two doors "butt" together, rather than have a center stile (upright member) behind where the doors come together. It's a more complete access issue because you have access to the whole cabinet interior, not just half and half. It can be a construction issue as well. Some cabinet lines use thinner materials and cannot construct butt cabinets because they won't have enough support without that center stile. I wouldn't deal with a cabinet company that didn't at least offer butt cabinets in their line, even if they were an upcharge. :( Many cabinet lines offer them as a standard without you even having to ask. Butt doors will all have a tiny gap between them, because of the clearance needed to be able to open both doors. That bothers some people, and it doesn't bother others. If I'm spec'ing a butt cabinet with interior lighting, I'll also spec what's called a "dust strip" by cabinet companies, or a T astragal by door manufacturers. It's a small strip on the back side of one door that covers the gap. That means that you have to close that door first and open the other one first. It's not a big deal for a glass display cabinet, and it keeps the light from shining through, but it can be a pain on more often used cabinets so those don't usually have that spec'd. Now you know more about something you didn't even know existed than some box store kitchen clerks do! LOL!