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Saddle Raffle 2008

LARGE CROWD SETTLE AT THE CLARK CO. MULE FESTIVAL

On the weekend of September 14th, 15th, & 16^th, 2007, a large crowd of mule lovers attended the Clark County Mule Festival at the Clark Co. Fairgrounds in Kahoka , MO People from all over the United States came to see mules in a variety of contests and races, see the areas best hand made crafts, flea markets, art show, taste a variety of foods, and go on a trail ride. The rodeo on Saturday night was over flowing with people to watch the competition events of chills and thrills. Best of all was the chance to visit with friends and relatives, new and old. The fairgrounds were filled with about 384 campers who started arriving on Sunday the week before the festival. There was a wagon train and some long distance trail riders that arrived on Thursday. An antique tractor ride arrived on Saturday with about 106 tractors from Anamosa , IA  

Saturday, approximately 200 contestants and their mules arrived to compete in the events- winning trophies, ribbons, and many fine prizes donated by area merchants who support the Mule Festival.

The craft barn was filled with many varied and beautiful hand made items. Among these were wood crafts, needle work, metal cut outs, horse shoe art, wildlife paintings, t-shirts and sweatshirts, quilts, fragrant wax figures, pet accessories, dolls and furniture, jewelry, rugs, and a book signing. Outside vendors sold foods such as sandwiches, plate lunches, desserts, honey and candy, funnel cakes, char broiled sandwiches, ice cream, tacos, kettle corn, and a variety of drinks. Other vendors were there to provide items such as Watkins products, decal stickers, belts and buckles, horse and mule tack, other leather novelties, steel signs and plant hangers, a climbing wall, and pony rides. There were also a variety of non-profit area organizations selling products. A fish fry was held on Friday night by the Fine Arts Committee. A yard sale in the 4-H barn was offered though the week to help the Clark Co. High School band with their next trip. A miniature pony was being raffled for Relay for Life. Area organizations helped with parking ( Clark County FFA ), selling buttons (Blackhawk PTO parents), and trash pick up ( Clark County Middle School ). The National Guard from Hannibal , MO helped with traffic control.  

During the festival, the area elementary school coloring contest pages were displayed. The winner was Logan Webster, a 4^th grader from Wyaconda C-1 School. The quilt and saddle raffle concluded Sunday afternoon. The quilt winner was Sara Sanders of Mt. Pleasant, IA The Dakota saddle was won by Carolyn Douglas of Keokuk , IA The Silent Auction winners were John Metzner of LaMonte , MO winning a Mule clock and Doris Courtney of Wayland , MO won the horse brush package.

The weekend had an excellent start with the Mule Polo on Friday night. Following the polo was mule team penning and roping. A trail ride was held Saturday morning with about 60 riders. The Mule show began on Saturday with the Clark County Marching Band performing at 10:00 a.m. They played several songs and the National Anthem. Included in the Grand Entry was the mule team and wagon from the University of Missouri and their handlers. Many mule events included musical tires, pantyhose race, egg & spoon, and jumps. A professional photographer, Dennis Lawyer, was present taking lots of pictures for sale and can be seen at www.cowboycalendar.com. Several radio stations were present during the Mule Show.  

The Rodeo began with the presentation of flags and Carrie Fedderson of Wayland , IA singing the National Anthem. The VFW Post 4342 of Kahoka did a commemorative balloon release for MIA’s, POW’s and active people serving in the armed forces. The Clark County Long Riders did the Nickel in the Haystack for the children in the audience. The Rodeo was a huge success with every seat taken to enjoy the wild mule, thrilling bulls, steer rides, goat tying, and barrel racing.

Sunday started with an early morning trail ride of about 30 riders. Church services were held in the grandstand at 8:00 a.m. and conducted by the Fellowship of Christian Cowboys group. The Sunday Show started with the Grand Entry of flags, mules and riders, and some wagons. It was another exiting day with events such as the costume contest, halter class, and mule pulls at noon. The day ended with the arena race, which also completed the weekend’s events.

Saturday winners were:
Musical tires(16 and up) : 1^st - Christy Jenkins of Farmington, IA, 2^nd - Brandi Simons of Birmingham, IA, and 3^rd - B. J. Byrd of Ft. Madison, IA.
Musical tires (age 11 -15): 1^st - Ashley Wilson of Ottumwa, IA, 2^nd- Chuck Quillin of New Sharon, IA , and 3^rd - Dylan Waterman of LaGrange, MO
Musical tires (age 10 and under): 1^st - Dillon Garrett of Floris, IA, 2^nd - Glenna Schantz of Luray, MO , and 3^rd - Zach Garrett of Floris, IA
Musical tires (age 50 and up): 1^st - David Robertson of Gorin, MO, 2^nd - Janet Strader of Marietta, IL, and 3^rd - Terry Robinson of Kirksville, MO
Pantyhose Race: 1^st - Clint and Kevin Kaller of Ottumwa, IA, 2^nd - DeWayne Cason of Drakesville, IA And Cindy Slemp of Sturgeon, MO, and 3^rd - Justin O’Dell of Holts Summit, MO And Marty Foster of Unionville, MO
Egg and Spoon(age 50 and up) : 1^st - David Robertson , 2^nd - Brenda Roland of Unionville, MO, and 3^rd - Terry Robinson .
Egg and Spoon (age 17-49) : 1^st - Christy Jenkins of Farmington, IA, 2^nd - Melissa Watkins of Good Hope, IL, 3^rd - Bethany Davis of Kahoka, MO, and 4^th - Angela Bell of West Point, IA
Egg and Spoon (age 16 and under) : 1^st - Ashley Wilson of Ottumwa, IA, 2^nd - Chelsea Wright of Basco, IL, 3^rd - Matt Mayfield of Fowler, IL , and 4^th - Christopher Coltrain of Newtown, MO
Dolly Parton Race (Youth 16 and under): 1^st - Candace Melton of Bucklin, MO, 2^nd - Angela Riddle of Hamilton, IL, and 3^rd - Kaycee Trevino of Dennison, IA
Dolly Parton Race ( Adult) : 1^st - Laura Carruthers of Burlington, IA, 2^nd - Lana Peterson of Springfield, IL, and 3^rd - Mike Wright of Basco, IL
Monkey in a Tree : 1^st - Richard Strader of Marietta, IL And Joe Carnes of Good Hope, IL, 2^nd - Clint and Kevin Kaller., and 3^rd - Mike and Chelsea Wright of Basco, IL.
Mule Jump (56" and over) : 1^st - Kevin Coltrain of Newtown, MO, 2^nd - Craig Church of Revere, MO And 3^rd - Ed Wintermeyer of Mt. Pleasant, IA
Mule Jump ( 55" and under) : 1^st - Megan Melton of Bucklin, MO, 2^nd - Clint Kaller , and 3^rd - Dale Waterman of LaGrange, MO

Saturday night Rodeo results:
Bulls: 1^st - Cole Turpin of La Belle, MO, 2nd - Tyrel Smith of Brighton, IA, and 3^rd - Chris Zinnert of Keokuk, IA
Chute Doggin’ : 1^st - Derek Sammons of Kahoka, MO, 2^nd - Kenny Vanderlinden of Knoxville, IA, and 3^rd - Tod DeJong of Tracy, IA
Bareback Mule: 1^st - Zack Hicks of Livonia, MO And Tony Trevino of Denison, IA
Steers : 1^st - Dale Coulter of Brimfield, IL, 2^nd - Dylan Nelson of Franklin, IA, and 3^rd - Chris Lozano of Argyle, IA
Ladies Barrels: 1^st - Chelsea Wright, 2^nd - Melissa Watkins, and 3^rd - Christy Jenkins
Girls Barrels: 1^st - Elizabeth DeJong, 2^nd - Ashlee Wilson
Wild Cow Catch: Cody Weaver of Birmingham, IA And Tony Garrett of Floris, IA
Ladies Goat Tying: 1^st - Chelsea Wright, 2^nd - Ashton Krueger of Kahoka, MO, and 3^rd - Christy Anderson of Tracy, IA
Girls Goat Tying: 1^st - Elizabeth DeJong, and 2^nd - Glenna Schantz
We also want to give a special thanks to our pick-up men: Rob Brooks of Alexandria, MO and Bill White of Argyle, IA. And to our brave rodeo clowns, a special thanks for doing a great job!

Sunday winners were:
Costume contest: Kendra & Kalissa Watkins of Good Hope , Il as Hula Dancers: Dave Kaemmerer of Worden , IL as a court jester; and Craig, Sarah , and Thomas Church of Revere, MO as a bee and bee keeper.
Halter Class: 1^st - Mike Wright ., 2^nd - K.C. Chockley of Plymouth, Il, and 3^rd - Ronnie Melton of Bucklin, MO
Wagon Team Event : 1^st - Geoff Wilson of Ottumwa, IA, 2^nd - Lynn Harter ., and 3^rd - Bob James of Bouton, IA
Bat ‘n Barrel (youth): 1^st - Clint Kaller, 2^nd - MacKinzie Mayfield of Fowler, IL, and 3^rd - Colton Weldon of Ottumwa , IA
Bat ‘n Barrel (Adult) ; 1^st - K.C. Chockley, 2^nd - Melissa Watkins, and 3^rd - Richard Strader
Mule Team Pull : Mike Keegal of Oskaloosa, IA pulled 3500 lb. Lynn Harter of Ottumwa, IA pulled 1500 lb. Lawrence Kraber of Oskaloosa, IA pulled 4000 lb. Bill Kendall of Moberly, MO pulled 2750 lb. Bob James pulled 4000 lb. Geoff Wilson also pulled.
Back to Back: 1^st - Troy DeJong of Bussey , IA And Elizabeth DeJong of Tracy , IA. , 2^nd - Kendra and Melissa Watkins, 3^rd - K.C. Chockley And Erika Tormain of Hanna City, IL
Thru the Barrel (youth): 1^st - Clint Kaller, 2^nd - Eli Riddle of Keokuk, IA, and 3^rd - Chelsea Wright
Thru the Barrel (adult): 1^st - Melissa Watkins, 2^nd - Amber McKee , and 3^rd- Marty Foster of Unionville, MO
Monkey in the Tree : 1^st - Chelsea Wright and Clint Kaller, 2^nd - Richard Strader and K.C. Chockley, and 3^rd - Steve Smith and Brandon Schlipman of Mendon, IL
Mule Jump (55” and under) 1^st - Matt Mayfield., 2^nd - Clint Kaller and 3^rd - Tony Trevino of Dennison, IA
Mule Jump (56" and over) : 1^st - Craig Church, 2^nd - Troy Selvy of Lavonia, MO and Ed Wintermeyer
Arena Race( age 16 and up): The winners of the three heats were : Melissa Watkins, Chelsea Wright, and K.C. Chockley. The results of the final heat were 1^st - K.C. Chockley, 2^nd - Chelsea Wright, and 3^rd - Melissa Watkins