It was a fantastic weekend celebrating Henderson’s 2024 Community Days! The weather was hot, but that didn’t stop the community from coming out and participating in all the planned events. Here are the results from the competitive events.
HEARTLAND FFA PEDAL TRACTOR PULL
The Heartland FFA Chapter hosted a pedal tractor pull during Saturday’s annual Henderson Community Days celebration. When participating in the pedal pull, the top three boy and girl contestants in each age division got a ticket to participate in the pedal tractor pull at the Nebraska State Fair, which will be held on August 31. With over 50 participants, 38 of them get the chance to attend the Nebraska State Fair Pedal Tractor Pull.
Results:
4 year old boys: 1st-Silas Degner (37’ 11/16), 2nd-Zayon Epp (33’ 5⁄8)
4-year-old girls: 1st-Payton Wichman (Full/40’), 2nd-Ellie Smith (24’), 3rd-Caroline Goertzen (18’), Samantha Goertzen (17’6)
5-year-old boys: 1st-Andy Huebert (29’ 11/16), 2nd-Tanner O’Brien (27’ 7⁄8), 3rd-Declan George (24’ 13/16), Landon Siebert (17’ 5⁄8), Kyle Friesen (21’), Connor Janzen (17’ 6)
5-year-old girls: 1st-Paige Freese (Full/40’), 2nd-Charlotte Schultz (Full/40’), 3rd-Lyra Shefferd (37’ 6), Braelyn Newton (19’)
6-year-old boys: 1st-Flynn Siebert (23’ 1⁄8), 2nd-Asher Wichman (21’ 3⁄4); 6 year old girls: 1st-Anora Johnson (27’ 1⁄4), 2nd-Willa Smith (19’ 1/16), 3rd-Cecilia Johnson (14’ 7⁄8)
7-year-old boys: 1st-Landry Hiebner (Full/40’), 2nd-Granger Kinsey (37’ 9/16), 3rd-Bowan Peters (37’), Kade Meyer (30’ 7/16), Kayden Siebert (28’ 5/16), Phin Degner (24’ 5/16)
7-year-old girls: 1st-Olivia Blum (Full/40’), 2nd-Amalita Epp (38’ 9/16), 3rd-Jacy Allgood (36’ 15/16), Hazel Schultz (36’ 3⁄4), Ainsley Davis (32’ 7⁄8), Gracelyn Nunnenkamp (22’ 7/16)
8-year-old boys: 1st-Quinton Shefferd (36’ 13/16), 2nd-Jaxson Dvorak (26’)
8-year-old girls: 1st-Blaire Freese (32’), 2nd-Louisa Friesen (31’ 1⁄4), 3rd-Bristol Quiring (31’ 1⁄8), Kinta Friesen (29’ 15/16), Railyn Bray (27’)
9-year-old boys: 1st-Dakota Reynolds (Full/40’), 2nd-Garret Kinsey (36’ 3⁄4), 3rd-Hudson Blum (34’ 5/16)
9-year-old girls: 1st-Laramie Epp (Full/40’), 2nd-Kairi Siebert (28’ 9/16)
10-year-old boys: 1st-Blaze Pollet (37’ 3/16), 2nd-Garret Friesen (29’ 13/16)
10-year-old girls: 1st-Olivia Shefferd (27’ 15/16), 2nd-Mckinley Hiebner (27’ 5⁄8)
11-year- old girls: 1st-Elle Shefferd (33’ 5⁄8)
12-year old boys: 1st-Maverick Epp (Full/40’)
The top three places in each age group will get a chance to compete at the State Fair.
EGG DROP CONTEST
On Friday evening, a telehandler was used in the middle of Main Street, with kids trying their hands at catching an egg without it breaking. The height level was raised with each age group and run-off. As evidenced by all the smashed eggs on the pavement, it wasn’t that easy! The Henderson Chamber of Commerce sponsored this event; it was a real hit! Kids over 16 got to try their hand at catching the eggs for fun when the other competitions were over.
RESULTS: Winners each won $50 in Chamber bucks.
Age 3 -6: Grace Rose
Ages 7 -12: : Zoe Shefferd
Ages 13 – 16: – Roddeck Friesen
Galaway Creek 2-Person Scramble Golf Tournament
This year’s two-person scramble golf tournament at Galaway Creek Golf Course had 18 teams playing on Sunday afternoon.
First Flight Winners: 1st place – Paige Mestl & Jim Mestl (61); 2nd place- Creighton Friesen & Jake Regier (63); 3rd place – Rod Smith & Gary Steingard (66).
Second Flight Winners: 1st place – Biran & Mike Hiebner (65); 2nd place – Troy Hiebner & Grant Schmidt (66); 3rd place – Andrew Franz & Tyler Nolan (68).
Third Flight Winners: 1st Place – Vern Friesen & Ryan Tonkin (70); 2nd place – Luke Fochtman & Lance Hiebner (70); 3rd place – Hayes Oswald & Ben Mestl (71).
Henderson Car Show
The 25th Annual Henderson Car Show was held at Lakeview Park with a great lineup of entries. Along the walking path, the shaded hillside was filled with many vehicles, buffed and shiny with their hoods up for inspection. Visitors leisurely strolled through the show, admiring the many makes and models while talking with the owners about their entry.
Prizes were awarded for the following:
BEST OF SHOW – Tom Norskov – 1965 Cobra Coupe – Grand Island
FEATURED CLASS: Best Ford Pickup – 1st place – Deb Seymour – York; 2nd place – Bob Berst – Grand island; 3rd place Bob Nelson – Kearney
MAYOR’S CHOICE: David Lovercheck – 2025 Corvette – Lincoln
PEOPLE’S CHOICE: Tom Norskov – Grand Island – 1965 Cobra Coupe
LONG DISTANCE: Chandler Rhineberger – Drop, Texas
