Parade

2011 Town Parade

last update 11262011

Questions can be directed to Brenda Veltre: 740-625-6573

The Grand Prize Winner for Best Depiction of Parade Theme:

"Robertson Roost Ranch"

Winners of the Oldest Implement/ Machinery:

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David Hilton, 1937 John Deere, Centerburg

Adam Stillwell, 1939 John Deere A, Orient

Ray Heck, 1941 Massey Harris Model 91 STD, Reynoldsburg

Winners of the Float division:

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Centerburg Church of God

Leo Lotz, 35 John Deere pedal tractors on flatbed, 1949-2011, Fredricktown

T2M-21st Century Learning Center, Centerburg High School

Winners of the Animal division:

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Rosa Robertson, "Robertsons Roost Ranch", horse named "Babe" pulling cart with fall theme decorations, Fredericktown

Outdoor Outfiller, Jerry Westbrook, horse and wagon, Mt Gilead

Dale and Joanne Landis, four riders in western costumes on Tennessee Walkers

Winners of the Riding/ Walking unit (children through sixth grade):

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Wolford, Thatcher Girls, in praire dressed pulling covered wagon, Centerburg

The Banta Family and friends, praire costumes, pulling wagon, Centerburg

Dave and Glorean Gilkerson, "Papaws Pride", 1950 Farmall H with extra seat with children dressed up alike, Centerburg

Winners of the Riding/ Walking unit (seventh grade through adult):

Twist N' Shake, ATV with walkers in costumes, Centerburg

Wendy Louden, dressed in John Deere print dress and apron with a John Deere flag, Centerburg

ReMax Stars, Kawaski Mule with Tyler and Brody Griffith, Centerburg

Winners of Most Unusual Vehicle:

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Neil Shoemaker, 1929 Model AA Ford Truck, Croton

Rex Altizer, 1933 Chevy, Centerburg

Willie Bowling and niece Lilly Woodard, 1901 Olds Replica, Mt Gilead

Courtesy of The Village Photographer

2011 Parade Results

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Courtesy of The Village Photographer

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Saturday, September 17

This year's theme:

"Twnety Years of Honoring Our Farming Past"

The Oldtime Farming Festival Parade of 2011 was well attended once again. The theme, "Twenty Years of Honoring Our Farming Past" was celebrated by a very large crowd of parade watchers along Main Street. Judges for the parade this year were George Blocker, Nina Campbell, Martha Hafler, Sharon Vogelsang and Andy Wharton.

Courtesy of Erin Beck

The Oldtime Farming Festival would like to express our gratitude to all who participated in and contributed to the success of this year's parade: Director of Heartland of Centerburg, Amy Farley, Admissions Director and employees for their help with registration of parade entries and two of their teen children, all of our 2011 judges, George Blocker, Nina Campbell, Martha Hafler, Sharon Vogelsang and Andy Wharton (very good job), the FCCLA and Advisor Cathy Goeppinger, FFA and Advisor Mr Weade, Deputy Lee Eppic and Bill Watson for traffic control during parade, Phil Lohmeyer, Village Adm for Main St traffic control, the Centerburg High School Band and its Director, Mr Cooper, for insuring the parade, Heart of Ohio Trail, and Wally Thomen, Wilbur Buxton and Ed Moore for pulling the float. Thank you to Fred Wade for being our 2011 Festival Marshal and his wife Kathy. Thank you for allowing the float to be stored on your property for decoration purposes for USA Days parade and Croton and Farming Festival parades. All the Festival members hope the experience was enjoyable for you.

If we have missed anyone who helped in any way, please forgive us and consider yourself thanked. The parade committee encourages all citizens to support the organizations and individuals who have assisted in making this parade so special. We are looking forward to next year. See you there!