Burdick celebration brings DVHS schoolmates together
By ROWENA PLETT
Staff writer
Monday was a perfect day for bringing family and friends together at Burdick. A weather front passed through during the weekend, leaving behind sunny conditions that were not too hot, not too cold, but just right.
The Labor Day theme, "School Days," created a stimulating atmosphere for school reunions and class floats featuring graduates of Diamond Valley High School.
The oldest alumnus present was 98-year-old Oliver Peterson, a lifelong Burdick resident who rode through the parade in a convertible. He was a member of the class of 1926.
The 55 entries in the 2 p.m. parade were led by a color guard and the Centre Junior/Senior High School Band, directed by Chad Tischhauser.
Ruth Riggin was grand marshal. The 83-year-old woman has lived in Burdick for 20 years and has served on Burdick Council of Clubs for 10. She oversees the kiddie tractor pull at Labor Day celebrations.
The parade was announced by Lee Remy and judged by Jim Clemmer, mayor of Tampa, Jerry Britt, Morris County Commissioner, and Michelle Garret, Morris County Clerk.
Parade Results
Theme prize: first, class of '41; second, Hebron Lutheran Church; third, class of '36.
Alumni entries: first, class of '56; second, class of '58.
Judges' prize: Oliver Peterson.
Most humorous: Bill Sexton
Floats: first, Lincolnville Octoberfest; second, Southeast Dickinson County Transition Council; third, Burdick Meat Market.
Clowns: Lois Peterson, cheerleader.
Antique cars and trucks: first, 1929 Ford pickup, Gerald Dix, Herington; second, 1941 Chevy Coupe, Jim Meek, Herington.
Classic/collectible cars: first, 1931 Model A Ford, Richard Dirks, Tampa; second, 1955 Chevy, Terry Powell, Council Grove.
Antique tractors: first, 1945 Farmall, Glenn Knuth, Emporia; second, 1947 John Deere, Glenn Knuth.
Children entries: first, Makenzie Deines and Anna Weber, Ramona; second, Mason Ellerman, Wilsey.
Miscellaneous: first, Marena Riggin, Abilene; second, Brooke Carlson, Lincolnville.
Horses: first, Dusty Bina, Lincolnville, and Marcy Hackney; second, Falcon Riding School, Woodbine.
Horse-drawn entries: first, Ralph Anderson, Council Grove; second, Joe Spooner family.
Fun Run Results
Almost 80 people participated in the 8 a.m. fun run/walk. Winners were:
Men's overall: Rustyn Kerbs, Tampa, 12.41.
Women's overall: Pam Idleman, Rosalia, 15.08.
12 and under: men, Justin Deines, Cody Johnson; women, Theo Kassebaum, Nellie Kassebaum.
13-19: men, Seth Methvin, Tanner Brunner; women, Jackie Klenda, Nicki Power.
20-29: men, Cesaar Salazar; women, Laura Klenda, Cari Power.
30-39: men, Matt Liebentritt; women, Susie Wessel, Kelly Tindle.
40-49: men, Gary Fike, Phil Peterson; women, Julie Kerbs, Kim Liebl.
50-59; men, Bernie Koch, Darrell Denault; women, Mary Roniger, Ann Koch.
60-69: men, Jim Christensen, Father Paul Oborny; women, Karen Patton, Diana Jost.
70 and up: men, Roger Peterson, Rollin Peterson; women, Marie Thornton, Kathryn Otte.
Pedal Power Results
4-year-olds: Peyton Tischhauser, Trenton Millspaugh, Braxton Smith.
5-year-olds: Tucker Brunner, Mecki Steinle, Emily Roe.
6-year-olds: Devin Carnes, Kate Basore, Easton Rindt.
7-year-olds: Hannah Peterson, Shae Schrader; Seth Yenni.
8-year-olds: JayLynn Wing, Chelsea Cowart, Kyle Riffel.
9-year-olds: Sami Steinle, O.W. Snook, Matt Roe.
10-year-olds: Cuyler Cowart, Caleb Kristek, Dalton Brammer.
11-year-olds: Dalton Metcalfe, Brady Patton, Spencer Yenni.
12-year-olds: Michael Antoszyk, Haleigh Owens, and Anna Weber.
