Southeast Alaska State Fair Director Jessica Edwards sent 27 department champions, division winners, and exceptional best-of-class entries from Haines to the Alaska State Fair in Palmer, where three entries rose to the top. Gina St. Clair took first place in creative arts and crafts (miscellaneous) for her spicy rose soap, made with local rose petals. Christina Baskaya placed first in sewing (teens and women) with her classic-tailored jacket. Helen Mooney’sblue crocheted sweater with a…