31st Annual Wooden Toy Contest Winners

31st Annual Wooden Toy Contest Winners

Special Event
Ansonia Lumber hosted the 31st Annual Wooden Toy Contest on Saturday December 14th. There were 25 entries. We celebrated Harry Niswonger’s 100th birthday on that very day. He is an inspiration to us all. Thanks to all of the contestants. You made amazing toys again this year. Scott Phillips (host of TV show “The American Woodshop”) was our judge again this year. Click, "Learn More" to view the winners of the Youth & Adult Divisions.

All of the entries were donated to Gateway Youth Programs Adopt-A-Kid in Darke County. There will be some big smiles on Christmas, when the children open these gifts.

Youth Division Winners:

  • 1st Place: Jonathan Shepherd - Stockade Fort
  • 2nd Place Ben Shepherd - Aircraft Carrier
  • 3rd Place Own & Gavin Frey - Ring Toss

Adult Division Winners:

  • 1st Place: Harry Niswonger - Tanker Truck
  • 2nd Place: John Burnett - Zoo Wagon
  • 3rd Place: Ken Pence - Marble Tower
  • 4th Place Cathy Liening - Checkers Train Village
  • 5th Place Greg Myers - Semi Car Hauler

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HARRY! 100 YEARS!!!