MAKOTI The 55th Annual Makoti Threshing Show wrapped up Sunday, Oct. 4, with many happy faces from weekend competitions despite the cloudy day.

The pickup pull drew both many spectators and competitors on Saturday. There were three competition classes. Top contestants were:

Stock class (6500# and over) – 1st, John Smith, Plaza, 1982 Chevy K-30, weight of 7900#, pulled 13,380# for 169% at 8.6 mph

Modified (6500# and under) – 1st, John Schatz Jr., Steele, 1977 Chevy, weight of 6100#, pulled 16,580# for 272% at 10 mph; 2nd, Dawn Kolden, Ryder, 1979 Ford F250, weight of 5320#, pulled 10,200# for 188% at 7.3 mph; 3rd, Daryl Leifson, Ryder, 1978 Ford F150 weight of 5980#, pulled 11,140# for 186% at 7.3 mph.

Modified (6500# and over) – 1st, Paul Zumpf, Glendive, MT, 2000 Ford F350, weight of 8340#, pulled 14,820# for 178% at 10 mph; 2nd, Brandon Slind, Ryder, 2010 Ford F250, weight of 8460#, pulled 11,140# for 132% at 7.5 mph.

Winners in the annual Giant Pumpkin Contest were: Heather Schenfisch, 1st, 104#; Abby Finke, 2nd, 100#; Ella Novak, 3rd, 86#; Emmy Novak, 4th, 80#; Carter Finke, 5th, 76#; and Anna Finke, 6th, 74#. Abby Finke was awarded the Prettiest Pumpkin, and Carter Finke the Ugliest Pumpkin.

A new and very successful event was added this year, Kids’ Mutton Bustin.’ Twenty-eight contestants, double the anticipated entries, all received a Makoti Threshers’ T-shirt for their efforts on Saturday morning.

Another children’s event held on Saturday was the annual Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull with 42 participants. Honors were awarded in eight age divisions:

Age 5: Mindy Louks, 1st; Brianna Leifson, 2nd; Makenzie Vogel, 3rd; Age 6: Jackson McIlonie, 1st; Bridget Carlsten, 2nd; Myai Bagwell, 3rd; Age 7: Hunter Warta, 1st; Makayla Clyde, 2nd; Age 8: Skyler Peterson, 1st; Karson Faul 2nd ; Hannah Warta, 3rd; Age 9: Lacey Benyshek, 1st; Kadin Kolden, 2nd; Emily Miles, 3rd; Age 10: Brytin Hauf, 1st; Colton Igelhart, 2nd; Kasey Faul, 3rd; Age 11: Ty Igelhart, 1st; Ryker Peterson, 2nd; Crystal Bagley, 3rd; Age 12: 1-T.J. Rendleman, 1st.

Saturday’s Bessie Bingo winner was Eli Johnson, and Christopher Kupel won on Sunday. Children’s drawings for bicycles on Saturday were Cashtyn Peterson and Allie Hathaway. Sunday’s recipients were Emily Miles and Cambry Fyllesvold.

Adult raffles were drawn on Sunday. The miniature steam engine went to Stacey Goetz. The other raffle drawing was for three prizes. Daryl Simmons won the $300 cash; Lyle Lind won the Makoti Threshers belt buckle, and Chad Feiring won the Makoti Threshers sweatshirt.

Sunday’s tractor pull got a delayed start due to wet track conditions, but managed to proceed after moving the location onto a grassy area. Divisions were Antique/Classic, Improved and Modified. Results are as follows:

Antique/Classic – 1st, Seth Pavlicek, Dickinson, 1948 Case LA, weight of 7360#, pulled 16,700# at 227%; 2nd, Nathan Kraft, Bismarck, 1954 IH Super M-TA weight of 6400#, pulled13,820# at 216%; 3rd, Brian Smith, Makoti, 1946 JD R, weight of 8880#, pulled 18780# at 211%.

Improved – 1st, Grizzly Aune, Wilton, 1950 JD G, weight of 6500#, pulled 21,260# at 327% ; 2nd, Grizzly Aune, Wilton, 1950 JD G, weight of 5420#, pulled 17,180# at 317%; 3rd, Tim Krebsbach, Max, 1949 IH H, weight of 4300#, pulled 10,300# at 240%.

Modified Class – 1st, Nic Ostrom, Towner, 1958 IH 660, weight of 9320#, pulled 18,140# at 195%.

The John Deere slow race winners were Lacey Walker, Surrey, 1st; Dalton Walker, Surrey, 2nd; and Tanner Hushka, Hazen, 3rd.

There were many other events and things to see and do over the weekend, including threshing, plowing, mucking and 1875 furniture making. The sawmill and shingle mill were in operation, as well as many stationary engines. People managed to find warmth in many of the buildings, and enjoyed the Pioneer Village, the flea market and Lucky Lenny the Clown.

Planning is already under way for the 56th Annual Makoti Threshing Show to be held Oct. 1-2, 2016.