Linton, ND

The 2008 Livestock Judging Season is underway!  Judgers have already competed in two contests, with one to go and then it’s on to State!  The youth have been doing well.  Highlights include a 1^st place individual finish in the junior division and a 4^th place individual finish in the senior division at the Little International held in Fargo.  Judging teaches youth life skills that they will use forever!  Communication, Memorization, Organization, and Visual Evaluation are all skills being sharpened by the judgers.  If you or your children have an interest for livestock agriculture, get them involved by contacting your local Extension Office or FFA advisor!  Judging kids typically go on to be leaders in the industry and take active roles in their communities because of the skills they have learned as youngsters.  Be a part of forming our future community leaders and enroll them in the judging program today!

Meidinger was nominated for the award by students, colleagues and administrators at LHS and Great Western ITV. She has built a wonderful Spanish program for the Linton School. She initiated and continues to handle a foreign language essay program. She’s taken Linton students and several from other schools on trips to Mexico and Spain.

The ECI has set aside $1000 to help provide funds for groups working toward promoting healthy lifestyle choices for any age group. Programming is meant for targeting areas of prevention of alcohol, tobacco and other drug usage, health and safety, parenting, and economic development. Applications can be picked up at the Emmons County Social Service Office or the NDSU Extension office of Emmons County. Applications must be made by March 20.

Nodak Homes provides low-income and elderly housing in 4 units in Linton. The grant will be used to update the shingles, siding and windows on the three 4-unit buildings.