Pulling for top spot next year

Charlotte Silhan, 6, of Hillsboro competed Sept. 22 at the National Pedal Pull at the Corn Palace in Mitchell, South Dakota.

It was her second showing at the national event and she placed 12th out of 23 six-year-old girls from across the nation. She qualified for the event at the Kansas State Fair.

Her goals for next year are to keep training, attend Nationals, and finish in the top five to receive a trophy.