Old settlers are treated to weekend of fun
A warm, fall day and thousands of people were a perfect combination this past weekend for the 94th annual Old Settlers' Day.
The annual golf tournament Friday at Marion Country Club kicked off the weekend of events. Twenty-four teams of four players participated in the tournament.
Some members of class reunions traveled to Lyons to watch the Marion High School football team defeat Lyons High School, 14-6.
Marion Country Club hosted an open house Friday for classmates and guests.
Several thousand spectators lined Main Street Saturday morning to watch the annual parade.
This year's theme was "Marion: Ready to Thrive in 2005."
One longtime tradition changed this year when the parade line-up area changed from streets in Jex Addition to Walnut Street. Washington and Jefferson streets also were used for staging parade participants.
Almost as much of a tradition as the parade itself, trains crossed the West Main Street crossing either before or during the parade.
Pauline Holub, parade chairman, reported the staging of the parade went smoothly.
Community leader Margo Yates served as grand marshal. Yates was chosen by Marion Kiwanis Club for her efforts in promoting Marion as a community volunteer and in paid positions.
The Kiwanis club prepared and served a picnic in Central Park following the parade. Four serving lines served 650 people beef burger meals in 40 minutes. Pies were furnished by St. Luke Hospital Auxiliary.
Children of all ages and adults participated in traditional games after lunch.
Marion High School band and flag corps, under the direction of Mike Connell, presented an afternoon concert.
The annual alumni recognition began at 2:30 p.m. where alumni classes were recognized and members introduced.
A community dance Saturday evening at Marion Country Club capped the weekend of reminiscing and remembering.
The event is sponsored by Marion Kiwanis Club with donations from local businesses and individuals.
Following are the results of Old Settlers' Day activities:
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Championship flight: Swede Osborn and family, first. Russ Hake, Marc Grout, Andy Hanson, Bill Robert, second. Chris Costello, Don Bredemeier, Hershel Crainer, Doug Hague, third.
First flight: Chad Buchholz, Noah King, Scott Hannaford, Scott Pryor, first. Kevin Burkholder, Matt Wineinger, Darrell Herbel, Trent Richmond, second. Jay Woertz, Charles Pankratz, Todd Applegate, Joe Endres, third.
Second flight: Pam Bredemeier, Diane Bolton, Kathy VanZant, Fred Nelson, first. Harvey Sanders, Carl Helm, Bud Kelsey, Doug Vogel, second. Christian Pedersen, Chris Meierhoff, Bryan Harper, Jeff Harper, third.
Longest putt: Bryan Hess, hole 2; Pat Holub, hole 6; Doug Hague, hole 8.
Longest drive: Men's division: Carl Helm, hole 1; women's division: Tracy Lanning, hole 4.
Parade
Church: Marion Christian Church, first. Eastmoor United Methodist Church, second. Valley United Methodist Church, third.
Open class: Marion City Library, first. Father Kapaun Guild, second. Happy Hustlers, third. Other entrants were Movement Connections and Vicky's School of Dance, entry winner.
High school: Junior class, first. Freshman class, second. Sophomore class, third. Senior class, entry winner.
Bikes
Chelsea Voth, first. Evan Calhoun, second. Becca Williams, third.
costumes
Larry Zimmerman, Piglet, first. Cara Martin, Winnie the Pooh, second. Amber Schmidt, Princess, third.
pets
Kids: Bob the Pony, (Zimmerman), first. Jiggy the Pony (Amber Schmidt), second.
5k run
Evan Yoder, Peabody, 19:27
Lloyd Davies, Marion, 21:33
Becki Yoder, Peabody, 21:59
Ethan Good, Marion, 23:22
Robert Kiblinger, Lost Springs, 23:45
Mike Moran, Marion, 24:36
Casey Case, Marion, 24:59
Mickey Lundy, Marion, 25:59
Phil Newman, Rose Hill, 25:58
Tom Miles, Shawnee, 27:00
Ann Leppke, Marion, 30:00
Diane Boese, Valley Center, 33:43
fun run
Lane Holmes, Hillsboro, 6:15
Alissa Vogel, Marion, 8:11
Carol Vogel, Marion, 8:28
Robin Davies, Marion, 8:39
Nicholas Davies, Marion, 11:11
Samantha Davies, Marion, 11:25
Lloyd Davies, Marion, 11:30
Judy Powers, Marion, 17:29
Sheila Anderson, Marion, 17:29
Tom Anderson, Marion, 17:35
Games
Sack race
Boys, K-under: Colin Williams, first. Devin Kelly, second. Carter Holub, third.
Girls, K-under: Allison Molleker, first. Ema Dieker, second. Jordan Teufel, third.
Boys, grades 1-2: Austin Molleker, first. Wesley Dicks, second. Garett Alleven, third.
Girls, grades 1-2: Elizabeth Meyer, first. Bailey Robson, second. Alex Findly, third.
Boys, grades 3-4: Grif Case, first. Luke Steele, second. James Jones, third.
Girls, grades 3-4: Savannah Lawson, first. Megan Richmond, second. Samantha Lawson, third.
Boys, grades 5-6: Jonathan Paden, first. Chris Cardenas, second. Jordan Hett, third.
Girls, grades 5-6: Whitney Gordon, first. Kitty Collett, second. Madison Dicks, third.
Co-ed, grades 7-8: Drew Maddox, first. Sheldon Boone, second. Lindsay Hett, third.
Co-ed, open: Charlie Magee, first. Troy Schmidt, second. Phil Newman, third.
Three-legged race
K-under: Colin Williams/Luke Lanning, first. Cassie Meyer/Allie Molleker, second. Ema Dieker/Sonja Jost, third.
Grades 1-2: Bailey Robson/Elizabeth Meyer, first. Austin Molleker/Wesley Dicks, second. Samantha Lawson/Braden Lawson, third.
Grades 3-4: Zach Robson/Nicholas Meyer, first. Megan Richmond/Savannah Lawson, second. Jared Hague/Luke Steele, third.
Grades 5-6: Mikaela Fredrickson/Kitty Collett, first. Dani Taylor/J.P Taylor. Whitney Gordon/Victoria Steiner.
Grades 7-8: Wil Case/Drew Maddox, first. Sheldon Boone/Dillon Smith, second. Marshall Ragland/Andy Shipman, third.
High school: Rachel Davidson/Jenny Lam, first. John Barr III/Nick Klenda, second. Erin Lynam/Morgan Cady, third.
Open: Jared Hett/Adam Heerey, first. Tina Kraus/Melanie Dunn, second. Alice Gordon/Mickey Lundy, third.
dash
Boys, K-under: Colin Williams, first. Cavannaugh Newman, second. John Johnston, third.
Girls, K-under: Allie Molleker, first. Ema Dieker, second. Lily Lundy, third.
Boys, grades 1-2: Cody Shipman, first. Trent Gaddie, second. Austin Molleker, third.
Girls, grades 1-2: Reagan Jirak, first. Bailey Robson, second. Courtney Williams, third.
Boys, grades 3-4: James Jones, first. Tristan Dunn, second. Zach Lewman, third.
Girls, grades 3-4: Megan Richmond, first. Savannah Lawson, second. Samantha Lawson, third.
Boys grades 5-6: Scott Jones, first. Jonathan Paden, second. Jordan Hett, third.
Girls, grades 5-6: Whitney Gordon, first. Chelsea Voth, second. Balee Shiplet, third.
Boys, grades 7-8: Drew Maddox, first. Sheldon Boone, second. Nick Klenda, third.
Girls, grades 7-8: Lindsay Hett, first. Taylor Smith, second. J.P. Taylor, third.
Boys, high school: Emmanuel Jackson, first. Logan Richmond, second. Mark Kukuk, third.
Girls, high school: Rachel Davidson, first. Jenny Lam, second.
Men's open: Jared Hett, first. Gary Hett, second. Darrel Shults, third.
Women's open: Melanie Dunn, first. Tina Kraus, second. Amanda Spohr, third.
wheelbarrow race
Grades K-4: Ryan Applegate/Chase Holub, first. Grif Case/James Jones, second. Becca Williams/Balee Shiplet, third.
Grades 5-8: Nick Klenda/Drew Maddox, first. Sheldon Boone/Dillon Smith, second. Lindsay Hett/Bridget Lundy, third.
Grades 9-12: Travis Hett/Calvin Jeffrey, first. John Barr III/Emmanuel Jackson, second. Eduardo Zeagobea/Paul Sieffert, third.
Open: Jared Hett/Adam Heerey, first. Melanie Grimmett/Tyson Grimmett, second.
egg toss
Kids: James Jones/Scott Jones.
Adult: (tie) Jared Hett/Adam Heerey and Gary Hett/David Hett.
