'Best day of the year'

Magnolia Old Settlers provides fun for everyone

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136th Annual Old Settlers Reunion

Aug. 18, 19, 2023, at Magnolia

2023 Grand Marshall: Esther Michael, Magnolia.

Over-90’s Club: Kathleen Burress.

PARADE RESULTS

Decorated Bikes / Vehicles: 1) Levi Bain (Magnolia); 2) Cannon Lesline (Logan); 3) Oscar Pleskac (Woodbine).

Child in Costume / Walking: 1) Henry Pleskac (Woodbine).

FLOATS

Churches: 1) Logan Methodists, Logan.

Organizations: 1) Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.).

Businesses: 1) Crafty Buzz, Missouri Valley; 2) Sawmill Hallow, Missouri Valley; 3) Spooky Hills Pumpkin Patch, Missouri Valley.

Open Class: 1) Bobby Barnard, Deana Small – Candy Cart.

VEHICLES: Automobiles / Trucks

Antique: 1) Randy Stolz (Missouri Valley) – 1953 Ford F-100.

Best Classic: 1) Judy Jerabek (Omaha, Neb.) – 2004 Chevrolet Corvette; 2) Bob Groenjes (Omaha, Neb.) – 2003 Chevy Corvette; 3) Joanne and Chuck Garber (Omaha, Neb.) – 2001 Chevy Corvette.

Best Modified: Tom Fischer (Magnolia) – 1965 Chevy Malibu; 2) Robert Arbaugh (Logan) – 1978 Chevy Blazer.

Car Club Award: 1) Midwest Early Corvette Club (Omaha, Neb.).

TRACTORS

Best Antique: 1) Norm Wallis (Mondamin) – 1957 Minneapolia Moline; 2) Bill Stolz (Mondamin) – 1950 Case VAC; 3) Pfingsten Farms/Pat Henry (Logan) – 1939 Allis Chalmers B.

Best Original: 1) Tim Faylor (Mondamin) – 1954 International Harvester; 2) Curtis Frazier (Shelby) – 1953 John Deere 60; 3) Mark and Westyn McIntosh (Missouri Valley) - 1967 John Deere 4020.

Best Tractor with Implement: 1) Mike Stolz (Magnolia) – 1940 John Deere A / Plow; 2) John Henry (Logan) – 1962 Allis Chalmers D-19 / Plow; 3) Gail and Cody Lamberson (Logan) – 1968 John Deere 4020 / Manure spreader.

HORSES

Junior Riders: 1) Emery Miller (Woodbine); 2) McKenna Miller (Woodbine); 3) Beau and Cedar Straight (Logan).

Saddle Club: 1) Woodbine Saddle Club.

2023 OLD SETTLERS AWARDS

MISS SETTLER: Leah Mether, daughter of Cory and Joanne Mether.

MR. SETTLER: Maverick Swift, son of Rene and Tyler Swift.

OLDEST MALE SETTLER: Bud Busing, 100 years young.

OLDEST FEMALE SETTER: Paisley West, three-weeks old.

LONGEST MARRIED SETTLER: Bud and Ruth Busing, Logan – 70-plus years

FURTHEST TRAVELED SETTLERS: Emily Bardon, Germany.

MOST GENERATIONS: Darlene Lamberson family; Geraldine Stahlnecker family – 4 generations.

2023 Pedal Tractor Pull Results

Ages 4 – 6: 1) Elliott Gochenour (Pisgah) 27’9”; 2) Landon Cunard (MV) 19

8”; 3) Lainey Cunard (MV) 15’9”.

Ages 7-8: 1) William McIntosh (MV) 24’6”; 2) Olivia Hurley (Logan) 19’4”; 3) Wyatt Beck (Logan) 9’6”.

Agest 9-10: 1) Addie Gochenour (Pisgah) 25’4”; 2) Korbin Clark (Logan) 22’7”; 3) Leah Freihage (Pisgah) 19’0”.

Ages 11-12: 1) Joel Heim (Woodbine) 25’1”; 2) Levi Kersten (Logan) 18’5”; 3) Michael Ortiz (Little Sioux) 17’7”.

Ages 13-15: 1) Ava Levell (Magnolia) 27’1”; 2) Ryder Sneed (Woodbine) 26’8”; 3) Alivia McIntosh (MV) 21’7”.

Age 16 and Over, Women: 1) Jocelyn Buffum (MV) Full Pull; 2) Reanna Gochenour (Pisgah) 34’0”; 3) Sarah Roy (Mondamin) 26’1”.

Ages 16 and Over, Men: 1) John Gochenour (Pisgah) 30’7”; 2) Chris Hurley (North Carolina) 26’8”; 3) Aden Bush (Sioux City) 24’4”.

2023 Silent Auction Raffle Winners

Carry On Trailer: Ethel Thomsen, Logan.

$400 Cash: Mike Stolz, Missouri Valley.

$200 Cash: Zach Weigelt, St. Roberts, Mo.

Gift Baskets: Winner, Town.

Squishable Green Elephant: Sarah Johnsen, Logan.

Barbs Barber Shop Gift Certificate, Books: Donna Norris, Logan.

Twisted Tail Gift Certificate: Virginia Adams, Missouri Valley.

Nightmare B4 Christmas, Stuffed Dolls, Salt and Pepper Set: Kelly Lynn Wakehouse, Papillion, Neb.;

Mystery Box, #1: Kelly Lynn Wakehouse, Papillion, Neb.

Easter Basket: Sarah Johnsen, Logan.

Lotions, Perfume, Cologne: Beth Wakehouse, Papillion, Neb.

Holiday Gnome: Abby, Logan.

Husker Basket: Sarah Roy, Mondamin.

Coffee Time Basket: Abagail Jensen, Missouri Valley.

Patriotic, Red, White, Blue: Susan Cates, Missouri Valley.

Kitchen Towels, Mitts, Pillow, Cat Bed: Susan Cates, Missouri Valley

Hobo Bag: Merlene Tamny.

Christmas Baskets, Candy Mold: Beth Wakehouse, Papillion, Neb.

Garden, Fall Color Wreath: Janette Weigelt, Magnolia.

Kitchen Basket: Holly Strum, Logan.

Kitchen Items: Kelly Lynn Wakehouse, Papillion, Neb.

Glass Platter, Make Up Bags: Beth Wakehouse, Papillion, Neb.

Tools, Knives, Boots: Beth Wakehouse, Papillion, Neb.

Barbs Barber Shop, Gift Certificate: Julie Witte, Logan.

Barbs Barber Shop, Gift Cerfiticate: Susan Cates, Missouri Valley.

Pizza Ranch, Gift Certificates: George Erb.

Cologne, Nail Polish, Family Plaque: Mary Sorey, Woodbine.

Nightmare B4 Christmas, Pillows, Movies: Kelly Lynn Wakehouse, Papillion, Neb.

Kitchen Set, Towels, Pot Holders, Angels: Kelly Lynn Wakehouse, Papillion, Neb.

Stationary Set, Wooden Calendar, Angel: Crystal Harvey, Logan.

Animal Bed, Cat, Kids Pack: Sarah Johnsen, Logan.

House Plant: Kelly Lynn Wakehouse, Papillion, Neb.

Book Basket: Stella Wilson, Missouri Valley.

Aronia Barry Basket: Abagail Jensen, Missouri Valley.

Honost/Still/Kind Wreath: Kenzie Cates, Woodbine.

Book Basket: Sarah Johnsen, Logan.

Pizza Ranch Gift Certificates: Sarah Johnsen, Logan.

Twisted Tail Gift Certificates: Kenzie Cates, Woodbine.

Mystery Box, #2: Janette Weigelt, Magnolia.

Nebraska Basket: John Nourse, Missouri Valley.

Believe Plaque: Stella Wilson, Missouri Valley.

Lavendar Farms Basket: Stella Wilson, Missouri Valley.

Casey’s Gift Basket: Beth Wakehouse, Papillion, Neb.

Twisted Tail Gift Certificate: John Nourse, Missouri Valley.

Rose Creations Gift Baskets: Kenzie Cates, Woodbine.

Funky Monkey Gift Basket: Debra Kephart, Mondamin.

Sawmill Hallow, Aronia Barry: Bob Colbert, LaVista, Neb.

Mystery Box, Old Settlers: Sarah Johnsen, Logan.

Fishers Petals & Posies: Cristi Zach, Missouri Valley.

Twisted Tail, Gift Certificate: Cristi Zach, Missouri Valley.

Perfection Learning, Books: Debra Kepart, Mondamin.