Mapleton residents are in the top three in three of four categories in the 2013 EkotuningCom King of the Pull contest after the first round of competition at the Drayton Fair.
In the 17,700lbs class, sponsored by PineGrove Farm Service, Devan Altena of Arthur is in first place with 20 points, followed by Adam Johnson of Listowel with 19 points and George Israel of West Montrose with 18. Willis Martin of Alma currently sits in eighth in the class with 13 points, followed by Larry Schill of Alma with 12.
Arnold Bouwman of Guelph leads the 22,000lbs class, sponsored by Schill Ag Partners, with 20 points. Brandon Bults of Alma is in second place with 19 points and Bas Altena of Arthur is third with 19 points. Moorefield’s Dennis Gleeson is currently in sixth place with 15 points.
Josh Smeltzer of Fergus leads the 32,000lbs class, sponsored by T. Christie Repairs and Performance, with 20 points. Larry Schill of Alma is in second place with 19 points while Drayton’s Michelle Ray rounds out the top three with 18 points. Joe Matt Ottens of Moorefield currently sits fifth with 16 points.
In the Queen of the Pull competition, sponsored by Creek Edge Farms, Devan Altena of Arthur is currently leading the field, followed by Michelle Ray of Drayton and Vanessa Dirksen of Alma.
