Southern Cove Power Reunion Holds Awards Banquet

On Saturday, May 16, the Southern Cove Power Reunion held its annual award ceremony at the club grounds. Over 150 members and their families attended.

The weather cooperated for the banquet which was under the pavilion, but due to the possibility of more rain, the tractor pull was canceled.

The Royal Rangers of Everett, under the leadership of Dennis Dibert, prepared barbecue chicken dinners on the grounds.

This group of boys also made a large pineapple upside down cake for dessert. Corn on the cob was prepared by using Fred Mellott’s Steam Engine.

Three awards were given and presented by Fred Mellott, President of the Club. Deceased Member of the Year was awarded to John Clapper and accepted by his wife Sue. He had served as president of the club, was an active member in demonstrations and planted wheat, said Mellott.

The distinguished member of the year was Don Hoglan. Hoglan is a very active square dancer, taking first prize at the Farm Show this year. He has also restored many items for the club over the years. Outstanding member of the year was given to Judith Ott.

She has been very active in renting the grounds for the club and assisting with other projects.

Awards were presented in various classes:

Antique 4000 Barry Hall won first prize and Paul Clark III was second.

Antique 4500 Paul Clark Jr won first and Dylan Miller won second.

Antique 5500 Bob Daugherty won first and Darin Helsel second.

Antique 6500 first place went to John Harker and second went to Ben Pritchett.

Antique 7500 first went to Dwight Brumbaugh and second Jeremy Swope.

Antique 8500 first place went to Jim Clapper.

Antique puller of the year was Walt Barmont.

Farm Stock 4000 first went to Logan Cottle and second to Barry Hall.

Farm Stock 4500 first was Bob Dillner and 2nd Barry Hall.

Farm Stock 5000 first place was Wayne Burket and second Eli Veach.

Farm Stock 5500 first was Wayne Burket and 2nd Bob Daugherty.

Farm Stock 6500 first place went to Jason Hileman and second to Grayden Miller.

Farm Stock 7500 first place was Lee Guyer and 2nd was Greg Dillner

Farm Stock 8500 first went to Robert Bailey and 2nd to Adin Byler.

Farm Stock 9500 first went to Robert Bailey and 2nd to Greg Clapper.

Farm Stock 10500 first was won by Lavern Share and 2nd by Robert Bailey.

Farm Stock 11500 fist was given to Blaine Fischer and 2nd to Don Smith.

Farm Stock 13500 first went to Blaine Fischer and 2nd to Don Smith.

Farm Stock 15000 first went to Blaine Fischer and 2nd to Don Smith.

Farm Stock Puller of the Year was Lee Guyer.

The Southern Cove Power Reunion Board of Directors wishes to thank all who participated and are looking forward to another successful year of pulling on the show grounds.