Throughout its final day, Saturday, August 17, 2019, the 149th Whiteside County Central Agricultural Society Fair continued to draw visitors, good weather (mostly), and plenty of excitement, even after 11:15 p.m. finale of the Demo Derby. The Society was established in 1870; next year will be the sesquicentennial anniversary. This fair was so successful with new and favorite attractions/food, it will be exciting to see how the Board tops themselves.
The fifth child to win a free bicycle was first grader Kaeden Miller, 6, from Morrison, IL. He attends Northside School. Kaeden has a bicycle and two helmets. His mother, Melinda Miller, stated her son “rides on the sidewalks and sometimes streets with Grandma.” The generous sponsor was Cornerstone Insurance Co. of Morrison.
The sixth youngster to win a free bike was fifth grader Jackson Tegeler, ten, from Port Byron, IL. He has a bike, “but the brakes don’t work.” He rides “throughout the neighborhood and to a friend’s house.” Jackson has a helmet but does not wear it all the time. The parents are Mitch and Jill Tegeler. The generous sponsor was Community State Bank of Morrison.
During fair week, Bear Hollow Woodcarvers, based in French Lick, IN, use chain saws to create appealing specimens to adorn one’s residence, whether inside or out. Joe Stebbing (shown in 2018 ) has enormous talent, eliciting figures out of a wood with an indelicate artistic tool. The creations are attractive, but they also cause viewers to relate emotionally. Stebbing’s 2019 completed pieces below illustrate the variety of wood, subject matter, and finish, as of Thursday, August 15. Cherry and catalpa were popular woods to use. At 4:00 p.m., on Saturday, August 17, effective and entertaining auctioneer David Damhoff, of Morrison, began selling Stebbing’s pieces to the public. He repeatedly created a rousing, price-raising bidders’ war. A feather sold for $125. The cherry owl-on-a-branch sold for $470. A catalpa wolf brought $410. A cherry cactus and skull sold for $495. Monies raised go to the Agricultural Society. “We always do well at the auction,” stated a Board member. The sponsor was Five Star Enterprises of Morrison.
Caleb Oostenryk is a mid-twenties Morrison man who likes bucking bulls. For “at least six years, he has been on the circuit,” stated the announcer during Next-Level Bull Riding on Tuesday, August 13. “He is a farmer and trucker. He may take his fluffy bulls out to competitions.” Riders pay $150 to compete on two bulls, trying to stay atop the powerful, rotating animals for eight long seconds. 100 points is a perfect score, determined by two judges on the ground. Very few got close to the point total or time limit., but several lasted six seconds. CCCheck Ranch, in Gays Mills, WI, supplies the event bucking bulls. Below are a few of their herd. Oostenryk has two relatives on the Fair Board: Brian Oostenryk, Sr. and Brian, Jr. Schuler Motors, Inc. was the sponsor.
Winners are listed for Fair Board Elections; Horseshoe Tournament; Open Sheep; Kids’ Tractor Pedal Pulls; Tractor and Truck Pull.
ELECTIONS OF WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Four members of the Whiteside County Fair Board of Directors were elected to three-year terms on Saturday, the final day of this year’s run. They were elected by ballots cast by exhibitors and season-ticket holders. The elected Directors were: Jon Brackemyer, Morrison; Todd Mickley, Morrison; John Mosher, Prophetstown; Brian Oostenryk, Jr., Morrison. Thirteen Board members are shown at the presentation to honor Jill Miller as a Co-Friend of the Fair. Left-to-right are John Mosher, Karl Kovarik, Brad Noble, Mary Beth Dombroski, honoree Jill Miller, Vice President Dan Heusinkveld, Brian Oostenryk, Jr., Mike Wiersema, Jon Brackemyer, President Paul Vock, Brian Oostenryk, Sr., Rob Vegter, John Wiersema, and Todd Mickley. Miller had just completed a lap around the track on a Six Horse Hitch; Lori Hemmersbach, Westby, WI, drove the Percherons.
HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT
Under cloudy skies, the horseshoes clanked, beginning at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 17. Eight pitchers gathered in the infield of the horse track for the 149th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Horseshoe Tournament. Each contestant played a round-robin match of five games. The winner of Class A was considered the Champion. The highest number of points decided all ties, except for Class A, in which case, this must be pitched off. The rules of this tournament are governed by the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association.
Class A:
1. Ken Schaver, Morrison; 2. Robert Schaver, Morrison; 3. Laverne Schroeder, Morrison
Class B:
1. Brody Fisher; 2. Roger Doering, Morrison; 3. Tim Fisher, Morrison
Class C:
1. Coleman Rude; 2. Kyle McDaniel; 3. Caleb McCaslin
Horseshoes is a sport for all ages. Those ages 20 to 69 pitch at a distance of 40 feet; Elders ages 70 and older pitch 30 feet. Two men throw per team. They bring their horseshoes and, for a some, a hooked, metal rod with wood handle to pick them up. Left-to-right after the tournament are 17-year-old Brody Fisher; Tim Fisher; Mike Wiedman; Roger Doering; Ron Hook; Laverne Schroeder; Bob Schaver; Ken Schaver. Hook throws left-handed. He wears a band around his left shorts leg, so the fabric does not interfere with his pitching arm. However, none of the right-handed pitchers followed his idea. Bob and Ken Schaver are in the Illinois Hall of Fame Pitchers and State Champions. Over Labor Day weekend, some men who qualified will complete at the State Tournament in Casey, IL. Arlene Schaver (Ken) is the record keeper.
OPEN SHEEP
Brayden Geerts of Morrison took Champion Ewe Overall Honors. Dennis Loenser of Geneseo took Champion Ram Overall Honors at the 149th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Open Sheep Show.
TROPHY AWARDS
Champion Mixed Pair of Lambs : 1. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee, with an Oxford
Reserve Champion Mixed Pair of Lambs : 1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA, with a Shropshire
3rd Place Champion Mixed Pair: 1. Dennis Loenser, Geneseo, with a Dorset
Champion Ewe Overall: 1. Brayden Geerts, Morrison, with a Southdown
Reserve Champion Ewe Overall: 1. David Gorman, Steward, with a Montdale
3rd Place Ewe Overall: 1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA, with a Shropshire
Champion Ram Overall: 1. Dennis Loenser, Geneseo, with a Dorset
Reserve Champion Ram Overall: 1. Brayden Geerts, Morrison, with a Southdown
3rd Place Ram Overall: 1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA, with a Shropshire
DORSET
Yearling Ram: 1. Dennis Loenser, Geneseo; 2. Dennis Loenser, Geneseo
Senior Ram Lamb: 1. Dennis Loenser, Geneseo; 2. Dennis Loenser, Geneseo; 3. Marvin Koerper, Naperville
Junior Ram Lamb: 1. Dennis Loenser, Geneseo; 2. Dennis Loenser, Geneseo; 3. Marvin Koerper, Naperville
Pair of Ram Lambs: 1. Dennis Loenser, Geneseo; 2. Dennis Loenser, Geneseo; 3. Marvin Koerper, Naperville
Champion Ram/Res. Ram: 1. Dennis Loenser, Geneseo; 2. Dennis Loenser, Geneseo
Yearling Ewe: 1. Dennis Loenser, Geneseo; 2. Dennis Loenser, Geneseo
Pair of Yearling Ewes: 1. Dennis Loenser, Geneseo
Senior Ewe Lamb: 1. Dennis Loenser, Geneseo; 2. Dennis Loenser, Geneseo; 3. Marvin Koerper, Naperville
Junior Ewe Lambs: 1. Dennis Loenser, Geneseo; 2. Dennis Loenser, Geneseo; 3. Marvin Koerper, Naperville
Pair of Ewe Lambs: 1. Dennis Loenser, Geneseo; 2. Dennis Loenser, Geneseo; 3. Marvin Koerper, Naperville
Champion Ewe/Res. Ewe 1. Dennis Loenser, Geneseo; 2. Dennis Loenser, Geneseo
Pen of 3 Lambs 1. Dennis Loenser, Geneseo; 2. Dennis Loenser, Geneseo; 3. Marvin Koerper, Naperville
Mixed Pair of Lambs 1. Dennis Loenser, Geneseo; 2. Dennis Loenser, Geneseo; 3. Marvin Koerper, Naperville
Flock: 1. Dennis Loenser, Geneseo; 2. Dennis Loenser, Geneseo
HAMPSHIRE
Senior Ewe Lamb: 1. Karlie A. Schultz, Princeton; 2. Karlie A. Schultz, Princeton
Junior Ewe Lamb: 1. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee
Pair of Ewe Lambs: 1. Karlie A. Schultz, Princeton
Champion Ewe/Res. Ewe: 1. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee; 2. Karlie A. Schultz, Princeton
MONTDALE
Senior Ram Lamb: 1. Addison Wetzel, Franklin Grove; 2. David Gorman, Steward
Junior Ram Lamb: 1. David Gorman, Steward; 2. David Gorman, Steward; 3. Addison Wetzel, Franklin Grove
Pair of Ram Lambs: 1. Addison Wetzel, Franklin Grove; 2. David Gorman, Steward; 3. David Gorman, Steward
Champion Ram/Res. Ram: 1. Addison Wetzel, Franklin Grove; 2. David Gorman, Steward
Yearling Ewe: 1. David Gorman, Steward; 2. David Gorman, Steward; 3. Addison Wetzel, Franklin Grove
Pair of Yearling Ewes: 1. Addison Wetzel, Franklin Grove; 2. David Gorman, Steward
Senior Ewe Lamb: 1. David Gorman, Steward; 2. David Gorman, Steward; 3. Addison Wetzel, Franklin Grove
Junior Ewe Lamb: 1. Addison Wetzel, Franklin Grove; 2. Addison Wetzel, Franklin Grove; 3. David Gorman, Steward
Pair of Ewe Lambs: 1. David Gorman, Steward; 2. David Gorman, Steward; 3. Addison Wetzel, Franklin Grove
Champion Ewe/Res. Ewe: 1. Addison Wetzel, Franklin Grove; 2. David Gorman, Steward
Pen of 3 Lambs: 1. Addison Wetzel, Franklin Grove; 2. Addison Wetzel, Franklin Grove; 3. David Gorman, Steward
Mixed Pair of Lambs: 1. Addison Wetzel, Franklin Grove; 2. Addison Wetzel, Franklin Grove; 3. David Gorman, Steward
Flock: 1. Addison Wetzel, Franklin Grove; 2. Addison Wetzel, Franklin Grove; 3. David Gorman, Steward
OXFORDOWN
Yearling Ram: 1. Leah Kuper, Shannon
Senior Ram Lamb: 1. Koby Kearns, Winslow; 2. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee
Junior Ram Lamb: 1. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee; 2. Leah Kuper, Shannon; 3. Koby Kearns, Winslow
Pair of Ram Lambs: 1. Koby Kearns, Winslow; 2. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee
Champion Ram/Res. Ram: 1. Koby Kearns, Winslow; 2. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee
Yearling Ewe: 1. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee; 2. Anna Kuper, Shannon; 3. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee
Pair of Yearling Ewes: 1. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee; 2. Leah Kuper, Shannon
Senior Ewe Lamb: 1. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee; 2. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee
Junior Ewe Lambs: 1. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee; 2. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee; 3. Leah Kuper, Shannon
Pair of Ewe Lambs: 1. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee; 2. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee; 3. Leah Kuper, Shannon
Champion Ewe/Res. Ewe: 1. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee; 2. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee
Pen of 3 Lambs: 1. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee; 2. Koby Kearns, Winslow; 3. Leah Kuper, Shannon
Mixed Pair of Lambs: 1. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee; 2. Koby Kearns, Winslow; 3. Leah Kuper, Shannon
Flock: 1. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee; 2. Leah Kuper, Shannon; 3. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee
SHROPSHIRE
Yearling Ram: 1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA
Senior Ram Lamb: 1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA; 2. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA
Junior Ram Lamb: 1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA; 2. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA
Pair of Ram Lambs: 1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA; 2. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA
Champion Ram/Res. Ram: 1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA; 2. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA
Yearling Ewe: 1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA; 2. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA
Pair of Yearling Ewes: 1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA
Senior Ewe Lamb: 1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA; 2. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA
Junior Ewe Lamb: 1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA; 2. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA
Pair of Ewe Lambs: 1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA; 2. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA
Champion Ewe/Res. Ewe: 1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA; 2. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA
Pen of 3 Lambs: 1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA; 2. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA
Mixed Pair of Lambs : 1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA; 2. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA
Flock: 1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA; 2. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA
SOUTHDOWN
Yearling Ram: 1. Brayden Geerts, Morrison
Senior Ram Lamb: 1. Brayden Geerts, Morrison; 2. Brayden Geerts, Morrison; 3. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee
Junior Ram Lamb: 1. Brayden Geerts, Morrison; 2. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee; 3. Brayden Geerts, Morrison
Pair of Ram Lambs: 1. Brayden Geerts, Morrison; 2. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee; 3. Brayden Geerts, Morrison
Champion Ram/Res. Ram: 1. Brayden Geerts, Morrison; 2. Brayden Geerts, Morrison
Yearling Ewe: 1. Brayden Geerts, Morrison; 2. Rylee Geerts, Morrison; 3. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee
Pair of Yearling Ewes: 1. Brayden Geerts, Morrison; 2. Rylee Geerts, Morrison; 3. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee
Senior Ewe Lamb: 1. Brayden Geerts, Morrison; 2. Brayden Geerts, Morrison; 3. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee
Junior Ewe Lamb: 1. Gwen Grimes, Mineral; 2. Rylee Geerts, Morrison; 3. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee
Pair of Ewe Lambs: 1. Gwen Grimes, Mineral; 2. Brayden Geerts, Morrison; 3. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee
Champion Ewe/Res. Ewe: 1. Brayden Geerts, Morrison; 2. Gwen Grimes, Mineral
Pen of 3 Lambs: 1. Brayden Geerts, Morrison; 2. Brayden Geerts, Morrison; 3. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee
Mixed Pair of Lambs: 1. Brayden Geerts, Morrison; 2. Brayden Geerts, Morrison; 3. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee
Flock: 1. Brayden Geerts, Morrison; 2. Brayden Geerts, Morrison; 3. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee
SUFFOLK
Senior Ram Lamb: 1. Karlie A. Schultz, Princeton
Junior Ram Lamb: 1. Karlie A. Schultz, Princeton
Pair of Ram Lambs: 1. Karlie A. Schultz, Princeton
Champion Ram/Res. Ram: 1. Karlie A. Schultz, Princeton; 2. Karlie A. Schultz, Princeton
Yearling Ewe: 1. Karlie A. Schultz, Princeton; 2. Karlie A. Schultz, Princeton
Pair of Yearling Ewes: 1. Karlie A. Schultz, Princeton
Senior Ewe Lamb: 1. Karlie A. Schultz, Princeton
Junior Ewe Lamb: 1. Karlie A. Schultz, Princeton; 2. Karlie A. Schultz, Princeton
Pair of Ewe Lambs: 1. Karlie A. Schultz, Princeton
Champion Ewe/Res. Ewe: 1. Karlie A. Schultz, Princeton; 2. Karlie A. Schultz, Princeton
Pen of 3 Lambs: 1. Karlie A. Schultz, Princeton
Mixed Pair of Lambs: 1. Karlie A. Schultz, Princeton; 2. Karlie A. Schultz, Princeton
Flock: 1. Karlie A. Schultz, Princeton
COLUMBIA
Yearling Ram: 1. Morgan Davis, Elburn; 2. Morgan Davis, Elburn
Senior Ram Lamb: 1. Morgan Davis, Elburn; 2. Morgan Davis, Elburn
Junior Ram Lamb: 1. Morgan Davis, Elburn; 2. Morgan Davis, Elburn
Pair of Ram Lambs: 1. Morgan Davis, Elburn; 2. Morgan Davis, Elburn
Champion Ram/Res. Ram: 1. Morgan Davis, Elburn; 2. Morgan Davis, Elburn
Yearling Ewe: 1. Morgan Davis, Elburn; 2. Morgan Davis, Elburn
Pair of Yearling Ewes: 1. Morgan Davis, Elburn
Senior Ewe Lamb: 1. Morgan Davis, Elburn; 2. Morgan Davis, Elburn
Junior Ewe Lamb: 1. Morgan Davis, Elburn; 2. Morgan Davis, Elburn
Pair of Ewe Lambs: 1. Morgan Davis, Elburn; 2. Morgan Davis, Elburn
Champion Ewe/Res. Ewe: 1. Morgan Davis, Elburn; 2. Morgan Davis, Elburn
Pen of 3 Lambs: 1. Morgan Davis, Elburn; 2. Morgan Davis, Elburn
Mixed Pair of Lambs: 1. Morgan Davis, Elburn; 2. Morgan Davis, Elburn
Flock: 1. Morgan Davis, Elburn; 2. Morgan Davis, Elburn
ALL OTHER BREEDS
Senior Ram Lamb: 1. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee
Junior Ram Lamb: 1. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee
Pair of Ram Lambs: 1. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee
Champion Ram/Reserve Ram: 1. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee; 2. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee
Yearling Ewe: 1. Brayden Geerts, Morrison; 2. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee; 3. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee
Pair of Yearling Ewes: 1. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee
Senior Ewe Lamb: 1. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee; 2. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee
Junior Ewe Lamb: 1. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee; 2. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee; 3. Brayden Geerts, Morrison
Pair of Ewe Lambs: 1. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee; 2. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee
Champion Ewe/Res. Ewe: 1. Brayden Geerts, Morrison; 2. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee
Pen of 3 Lambs: 1. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee; 2. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee
Mixed Pair of Lambs: 1. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee; 2. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee
Flock: 1. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee; 2. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee
CHAMPIONS
Champion Ewe Overall: 1. Brayden Geerts, Morrison; 2. David Gorman, Steward
Champion Ram Overall: 1. Dennis Loenser, Geneseo; 2. Brayden Geerts, Morrison
Champion Mixed Pair of Lambs: 1. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee; 2. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA
PEDAL PULL 1
The first of two Kid’s Pedal Pulls helped kick-off the 149th Annual Whiteside County Fair, which opened Tuesday morning, August 13, for its five-day run. Winners from a field of 82 competitors were thrilled at the end of some outstanding pulls. The Pedal Pull excitement continued on Saturday, August 17, at 11:00 a.m. Tyler Green, Morrison, left, looked determined; the lad at right did not. Below, Sheriff John Booker posed with Remery Sandrock, to whom he gave a treat coupon for participating.
TWO WHEEL DRIVE
Four Years Old and Under
1. Sawyer Funderberg, Sterling: Full Pull Full Pull
2. Lyla Dornbush, Fenton: Full Pull 21 ft 3 in
3. Wyatt Lewis, Malvern: 23 ft 3 in
Five Years Old
1. Alyssa Temple, Fulton: Full Pull Full Pull 30 ft 1 in
2. Josh Dornbush, Fenton: Full Pull Full Pull 25 ft 5 in
3. Jaxon Baar, Fenton: Full Pull 26 ft 4 in
Six Years Old
1. Kaeden Miller, Morrison: Full Pull 36 ft 1 in
2. Liam Copeland, Erie: Full Pull 33 ft 1 in
3. Buck Byam, Malvern: 36 ft 1 in
Seven Years Old
1. Derek Dornbush, Fenton: 38 ft 7 in
2. Jack Sandrock, Deer Grove: 38 ft 2 in
3. Collen Wroble, Morrison: 36 ft 2 in
Eight Years Old
1. Brayden Geerts, Morrison: Full Pull
2. Grant Workman, Tampico: 38 ft 11 in
3. Amelia Wetzell: 33 ft 9 in
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE
Nine and Ten Years Old
1. Sawyer Copeland, Erie: Full Pull Full Pull Full Pull 30 ft 6 in
2. Cameron Winden, Prophetstown: Full Pull Full Pull Full Pull 35 ft 8 in
3. Carson Eyrich, Lyndon: Full Pull Full Pull 33 ft 1 in
Eleven and Twelve Years Old
1. Colton Bush, Tampico: Full Pull Full Pull
2. Amelia Richmond, Morrison: Full Pull 30 ft 7 in
3. Fischer Richmond, Morrison: 38 ft 2 in
PEDAL PULL 2
With hands clutched on the steering wheels and determination in their eyes, 66 youngsters took their turns at their chance to take home the top prizes, in the second round of the Whiteside County Fair’s Children’s Tractor Pedal Pulls on Saturday, August 17. The Decker brothers, of Morrison, awaited the Pedal Pull start. Left-to-right are Levi, Luke, and Lane.
TWO WHEEL DRIVE
Four Year Olds and Under
1. Kyle D. Schroeder, Clinton, IA: Full Pull Full Pull 24 ft 3 in
2. Collin Wiersema, Morrison: Full Pull Full Pull 23 ft 7 in
3. Rylan Hanson, Morrison: Full Pull 18 ft 11 in
Five Years Old
1. Liam Kelly, Tampico: Full Pull 38 ft 7 in
2. Cooper Houzenga, Morrison: Full Pull 32 ft 4 in
3. Bryson Deter, Morrison: 31 ft 4 in
Six Years Old
1. Garren Boelens, Atkinson: Full Pull Full Pull
2. Buck Hill, Morrison: Full Pull 24 ft 5 in
3. Charlie Phelps, Morrison: 36 ft 2 in
Seven Years Old
1. Jack Sandrock, Deer Grove: Full Pull 30 ft 6 in
2. Cohen Wroble, Morrison: Full Pull 31 ft 5 in
3. Jewel Nelson, Carthage: 28 ft 11 in
Eight Years Old
1. Brayden Geerts, Morrison: Full Pull
2. Waylon Phelps, Morrison: 38 ft 2 in
3. Emmeline Rider, Morrison: 25 ft 6 in
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE
Nine and Ten Years Old
1. Jerry Mulderink, Morrison: Full Pull Full Pull Full Pull
2. Breckon Sandrock, Deer Grove: Full Pull Full Pull 36 ft
3. Meghan Folkes, Morrison: Full Pull Full Pull 32 ft
Eleven and Twelve Years Old
1. Logon Detterman: Full Pull Full Pull Full Pull
2. Luke Detterman: Full Pull Full Pull 26 ft
3. Kenny Nelson, Carthage: Full Pull 32 ft 3 in
TRUCK AND TRACTOR PULL
Pullers showed their muscle as they maneuvered their modified trucks and tractors, in front of the Whiteside County Fair’s Grandstand, during the Friday, August 16, traditional “Pullers” event. Winners placed in the class divisions sanctioned by the Illini State Pullers.
TRACTORS
CLASS 1 – 12,000 2H2F Tractors: 1. Payton Rose, Kewanee; 2. Ian Radtke, Washington; 3. Mike Koch, Arlington
CLASS 2 – 6000 Lb. Naturally Aspirated Tractors: 1. Taylor Brooks, Lewiston; 2. Dwight Frick, Mendota; 3. Austin Wright, Paw Paw
Class 3 – 7000 Lb. Naturally Aspirated Super Stock Tractors: 1. Ron Brooks, Cuba; 2. Dave Charlet, Cambridge; 3. Bill Brooks, Cuba
CLASS 4 – 6500 Lb. Open Tractors: 1. Norman Rogers, Somonauk; 2. Judson Partridge, Ottawa; 3. AJ Jess, Earlville
4X4 TRUCKS
CLASS 5 – 6200 Lb. Super Stock 4X4 Trucks: 1. Neal Rogers, Earlville; 2. Austin Brummel, Hinkley; 3. Wess Whittaker, Earlville
CLASS 6 – 6800 Lb. Street Gas 4X4 Stock Trucks: 1. Jacob Wimpey, Miles, IA; 2. Mike Fidder, Belvidere; 3. Tyler Jones, Earlville
CLASS 7 – 8000 Lb. Street Diesel 4X4 Trucks: 1. Dustin Heldt, Lanark; 2. Ryan Berthel, Belview, IA; 3. Ben Clausen, Miles, IA