Candlish named Pickaway County Homemaker of the Year

Circleville, Ohio (June 24, 2009) - Christine Candlish of Circleville was named the inaugural 'Homemaker of the Year' today at the Pickaway County Fair.

Candlish earned the title by collecting 69 Award Points, which were given based on ribbons collected in the homemaking, and hobbies and crafts competitions in the Ankrom Building at the fair, said Steve Speakman, chairman of building activities.



The mother of five earned 27 total ribbons, including 19 Blue ribbons (including a Sectional Championship for a crocheted pumpkin pie), four 2nd Place ribbons, and four 3rd Place ribbons. (Candlish is shown in photo at right with her five children.)



"(Candlish) has worked full-time since last year's fair to come up with projects that would make this year's fair more interesting to the public," said Speakman. "Her craftsmanship is just totally amazing, and it's her attention to detail that impresses me the most. She definately made this year's fair special."



Asked when she finds time for all the crafts, Candlish said she's not much of a television viewer, preferring to work on various hobbies and crafts when she's not caring for her children.



The closest competitor to Candlish had a total of 51 Award Points.







Candlish received a gift basket and variety of retail coupons as prizes for earning the title.