08 Oct Marion County YLs Shine at Annual Antique Power Days
The Marion County Young Leaders (YLs) had another exciting year of involvement at the 35th Annual Antique Power Days in Salem, bringing fun and friendly competition for all ages.
To kick off the weekend, the YLs brought in a new Ag Olympics activity for local FFA students around the county. The evening consisted of Ag-related relays for the students to compete in. The competition included rolling a tractor tire, stacking bales, climbing gates, loading and transporting firewood, and carrying buckets of water for the best time. The top three (3) fastest students were awarded tickets to the evening’s tractor pull and the fastest chapter was awarded Marion CFB branded t-shirts. Twenty-four (24) members participated in the event, making it a successful first year!
Continuing a crowd favorite, the Young Leaders also hosted their Annual Pedal Tractor Pull for the third year in a row. The event featured pullers ranging in age from 2 years old all the way through high school, drawing a fantastic turnout of forty-six (46) young competitors lining up to show off their pedal power in front of cheering families and friends.
Both events crowned winners, but every participant walked away with free Marion County Farm Bureau swag, ensuring that everyone left with a prize and a smile.
A big thank-you goes out to the SI Antique Power Club for allowing the Young Leaders to use their weekend to host these free events for the community. Be sure to check out the SI Antique Power Club’s Facebook page for more recaps and information on this wonderful annual weekend. Additional pictures from the event(s) can also be found on the Marion CFB’s Facebook page.
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- Pedal pull winners from the 4 and under class included Emmalyn Heinzmann (3rd place), Luke Beaver (2nd place), and Rhett Korte (1st place) with YLs Brad Hayes and Brant Mathena.
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- In the 5-7 age category, winners included (from L to R): Hunter Borcherding (1st place), Huck Arning (2nd place), and Kyle Long (3rd place) with Marion County Fair Queen Ella Douglas and YL Brant Mathena.
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- The 8-11 age category winners included (from L to R) Karsyn Guidish (3rd place), Hattie English (2nd place), and Dylan Faulkner (1st place) with Marion County Fair Queen Ella Douglas and YL Chairman Brad Hayes.
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- In the age 12 through high school class, winners included (L to R): Eli Conant (1st place), Aiden Walta (3rd place), and Peyton Cook (2nd place) with Marion CFB’s Director of Engagement Makayla Karrick.