The annual Severy Labor Day event was held from Aug. 30-Sept. 1. Although rain caused hurdles for organizers, the event was deemed a success. The annual movie and singspiration were moved indoors, with the fun softball game and fireworks being cancelled.
Following are the results as submitted by event organizers: Turtle Races
1st: Kyler Wunderlich, 2nd: Ezra Parmes; and 3rd: Ava Boyer.
Hay Scramble Ages 1-3: Aspen Whittaker, Abilene Bellar, Kasen Unruh.
Ages 4-6: Jameson Mull, Trayce Wells, Forest Whittaker.
Ages 7-10: Cora Houchin, Tyrel Wells, Leah Griesel, Tyler Wells.
Pedal Pull Ages 4-6: 1st: Kipton Ramsey; 2nd: Trayce Wells; 3rd, John Griesel.
Ages 7-9: 1st: Zac Greenwood; 2nd: Tyler Wells; 3rd: Leah Griesel.
Ages 10-12: 1st: Kyzer Kraft; 2nd: Grayson Dewitt; 3rd: Pyper Ford.
HayToss
Ages 16 and under: 1st: Landon Wunderlich; 2nd: Camden Wunderlich; 3rd: Ethen Wade.
Ages 17 and up: 1st: Rustin Wade; 2nd: Peyton Hare; 3rd: Kevin Gulick.
Parade
Merchant Floats Local: 1st: Frank Bills Trucking; 2nd: 5B Towing; 3rd: SEK Coop.
Organizations: 1st: West Elk Junior High Cheer; 2nd: SA Monuments; 3rd: Butler County Shriners.
Children: 1st: Vera Pope; 2nd: Bristol Johnson; 3rd: Lilly Shellhorn.
Antique Vehicles: 1st: Allen Seimears; 2nd: Ron Dilhinger.
Motorcycles and ATVs: 1st: Leah and Cora; 2nd: Paxtyn Stafford; 3rd: Bryson and Kash.
Cars-Trucks-Semis: 1st: Elk Co. Figure 8; 2nd: Don Pennington; 3rd: Katie Kraft.
Horse and Rider Under 16: 1st: Layla Beall; 2nd: Kalloway Cole; 3rd: Konlee Bidwell.
Horse and Riders 16 and Over: 1st: Cody Beall; 2nd: Cutter Cole.
Merchant Float Out of Town: 1st: Bellar Trucking; 2nd: Howard State Bank; 3rd: Griesel Motor.
Raffle Prizes
Cooler: Jessie Hogan.
Quilt: Lesa Schroeder.
Grill: Evan Coble. $10 from Sanford Service: Julie Perkins, Alice Harper and Joe Hein. $10 Toot’s Gift Card: Ed Hurt, Daniel Holdram, Frank Doane and Kyle Evans. $50 Batson’s Gift Card: Dave Evans.
Flint Oak Social Membership: Katie Robert. Flint Oak Guided Fishing Trip: Ethan Bellar. $100 Meat Package: Alan Johnson.
$125 Meat Package: Mike Burke. $175 Meat Package: Alan Johnson. $250 Meat Package: Cara Males. Bicycle: Kyle Evans. Kayak: Stacey Whelton.
