Linton, ND

July 14-15

PURPLE RIBBON WINNERS

Horse Show

Showmanship at Halter, 11 & under, Vanessa Volk

Showmanship at Halter, 12-14, Taryn Schlosser

Showmanship at Halter, 15-18, Stephanie Volk

Western Horsemanship, 11 & under, Vanessa Volk

Western Horsemanship, 12-14, Brandon Volk

Western Horsemanship, 15-18, Stephanie Volk

Western Pleasure, 11 & under, Brianna Percel-Klein

Western Pleasure, 12-14, Brandon Volk

Western Pleasure, 15-18, Jessica Schlosser

Trail, 12-14, Brandon Volk

Trail, 15-18, Stephanie Volk

Western Riding, 11 & under, Vanessa Volk

Western Riding, 12-14, Brandon Volk

Western Riding, 15-18, Stephanie Volk

Reining, 11 & under, Brianna Percel-Klein

Reining, 15-18, Stephanie Volk

Pole Bending, 11 & under, Amanda Brandner

Pole Bending, 12-14, Brittni Brandner

Pole Bending, 15-18, Jessica Schlosser

Barrel Racing, 11 & under, Brianna Percel-Klein

Barrel Racing, 12-14, Brittni Brandner

Barrel Racing, 15-18, Stephanie Volk

Goat Tying, 11 & under, Brianna Percel-Klein

Goat Tying, 15-18, Stephanie Volk

Static Exhibits

Yellow Onions – Luke Huber

Beets – Laura Huber

Rhubarb – Vanessa Volk

Dill Heads – Angela Schmidt

Day Lilies – Vanessa Volk

Shadow Box – Alex Van Ningen

Wagon Wheel Coffee Table – Alissa Leier

Trailer – Aaron Leier

Basket – Casondra Rutschke

Cross-stitch Wall Hanging – Amanda Brandner

Wood Burned ‘Name’ Sign – Taryn Schlosser

Finished Box – Alex Van Ningen

Wood Burned ‘Name’ Sign – Brittni Brandner

Pasture/Flower Photo – Katie Carpenter

Purple/White Flower Photo – Laura Naaden

Virginia Rail Photo – Alex Van Ningen

Zucchini Bread – Laura Huber

Rhubarb Jam – Casondra Rutschke

Apple Sauce – Amanda Brandner

Cherry Jam – Brittni Brandner

Toffee Bars – Vanessa Volk

Sour Cream Raisin Bars – Logan Carpenter

Rice Krispie Bars – Cassie Gefroh

Quilt – Alex Van Ningen

Tote Bag – Amanda Brandner

CD Comparison – Casondra Rutschke

Livestock

Ewe: Casondra Rutschke

Market Lamb: Casondra Rutschke

Jr. Sheep Showman: Casondra Rutschke

Breeding Beef: Patrick Schumacher

Sr. Beef Showman: Patrick Schumacher

Champion Dairy: Marissa Leier

Sr. Dairy Showman: Marissa Leier

Jr. Overall Showman: Casondra Rutschke

Sr. Overall Showman: Patrick Schumacher

Poultry, Rabbits, Pets

Poultry: Brianna Percel-Klein

Poultry Showman: Brianna Percel-Klein

Rabbits: Casondra Rutschke

Rabbit Showman: Casondra Rutschke

Small Pets (Cat): Casondra Rutschke

LIVESTOCK SPECIALS

Breeding Sheep

1^st Casondra Rutschke

2^nd Casondra Rutschke

Market Sheep

1^st Casondra Rutschke

Breeding Beef

1^st Patrick Schumacher

2^nd Patrick Schumacher

3^rd Patrick Schumacher

 

Dairy Overall

1^st  Marissa Leier

2^nd Marissa Leier

3^rd Marissa Leier

POULTRY SPECIALS

1^ST Brianna Percel-Klein

2^nd Brianna Percel-Klein

DAIRY CLASS WINNERS

Spring Heifer Calf – Marissa Leier

Summer Yearling Heifer – Marissa Leier

Winter Yearling Heifer – Marissa Leier

Two Year Old in Milk – Marissa Leier

Lactating Cows more than 3 Years Old – Marissa Leier

HORSE CLASS WINNERS

Showmanship at Halter, 11 & under: Vanessa Volk

Showmanship at Halter, 12-14: Taryn Schlosser

Showmanship at Halter, 15-18: Stephanie Volk

Western Horsemanship, 11 & under: Vanessa Volk

Western Horsemanship, 12-14: Brandon Volk

Western Horsemanship, 15-18: Stephanie Volk

Western Pleasure, 11 & under: Brianna Percel-Klein

Western Pleasure, 12-14: Brandon Volk

Western Pleasure, 15-18: Jessica Schlosser

Trail, 11 & under: Vanessa Volk

Trail, 12-14: Brandon Volk

Trail, 15-18: Stephanie Volk

Western Riding, 11 & under: Vanessa Volk

Western Riding, 12-14: Brandon Volk

Western Riding, 15-18: Stephanie Volk

Reining, 11 & under: Brianna Percel-Klein

Reining, 12-14: Brandon Volk

Reining, 15-18: Stephanie Volk

Pole Bending, 11 & under: Amanda Brandner

Pole Bending, 12-14: Brittni Brandner

Pole Bending, 15-18: Jessica Schlosser

Barrel Racing, 11 & under: Brianna Percel-Klein

Barrel Racing, 12-14: Brittni Brandner

Barrel Racing, 15-18: Stephanie Volk

Goat Tying, 11 & under: Brianna Percel-Klein

Goat Tying, 15-18: Stephanie Volk

4-H RAFFLE WINNERS

IPod Touch: Denise Pfeifer, Zeeland

Medora Package for Two: Julie Richards, Zeeland

20” Digital Flat Screen TV-DVD Combo – Peg McCanna, Texas

One night’s stay at Bismarck Comfort Inn – Helen Renschler

4 Day Passes to Raging Rivers in Mandan: Blair Halverson, Barnesville, MN

$50 gift certificate to Bismarck Expressway Inn & Suites – Janette Volk, Linton

$50 Gas Card: Brock Tougas, Strasburg

$50 Gas Card: Sheldon Malmedal, Linton

Half hour massage at Brindle’s Healing Hands: Brady Tougas, Strasburg

Half hour massage at Brindle’s Healing Hands: Jeff Werner, Linton

Two weeks free membership at Linton Fitness: Abby Schumacher, Linton

$25 gift certificate to Bernie’s Bar & Beefstro: Brenda Larson, Herreid

$25 gift card to Scheel’s: Lonna Tougas, Strasburg

$10 gift certificate to Ritz Gallery & Gifts: Gloria Wolf, Linton

Raffle Ticket Sales

Top ticket salesman and family who sold the most tickets: Casondra Rutschke, Sold 402 tickets

   

North Dakota youth displayed their creativity and health and nutrition knowledge this spring in the fourth annual North Dakota “Eat Smart. Play Hard.” poster contest.

The North Dakota Dietetic Association, NDSU Center for 4-H Youth Development and NDSU Extension Service co-sponsored the poster contest, which was open to youth age 8 to 19. Entrants competed for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd in the preteen and teen categories.

Casondra Rutschke, daughter of Jerome and Dorinda Rutschke of Zeeland took second place in the preteen category. She received a $35 gift card along with a certificate of recognition and an “Eat Smart. Play Hard.” memo board.

The winning posters were selected from among 145 entries created by youth in 16 counties.

A city lot has been prepared to be a community garden site. A tiller has been bought and the water hooked up with cooperation from the City. As soon as the lot dries up some due to the abundance of rainfall, the lot will be tilled. A Garden Plot Map is available by contacting Nina Lawler, 254-5466 or Kristen at the Extension Office, 254-4811. Deposit for 10′x10′ plots are $10 and 10′x20′ are $20. A Garden Lease Form will need to be signed and turned into the Emmons County Extension Office.

The county contest was held on June 17, 2009 at the courthouse in Linton. Casondra Rutschke entered 3 exhibits as follows:

Preteen Project Expo - Shoe Light - Award of Excellence Certificate

Preteen Decorate Your Duds - Iron-On Picture on Shirt, Bleached Jeans - Participation Certificate

Preteen Buy and Show - Brown Shirt, Brown Skirt, Tan Shoes - Award of Excellence Certificate

Casondra Rutschke, a member of Coyote Country Co-Ed 4-H Club and Katie Carpenter, member of North Star club participated at the District 4-H Communication Arts Contest held May 26, 2009 at Christ the King School in Mandan.

Casondra received an Award of Excellence ribbon in the Preteen Interpretive Reading:Serious division. The title of her reading was “Daddy’s Poem.”

Katie received an Award of Excellence ribbon in the Teen Interpretive Reading-Serious division. The title of her reading was “Margaret Thatcher Speech - Tribute to Ronald Regan.”

Casondra is the daughter of Jerome and Dorinda Rutschke of Zeeland and Katie is the daughter of David and Vicki Carpenter of Moffit.

11 youth exhibited horses in 8 different areas

PURPLE RIBBON WINNERS

Showmanship at Halter, 11 & under: Vanessa Volk

Showmanship at Halter, 12-14: Brittni Brandner

Showmanship at Halter, 15-18: Stephanie Volk

Western Horsemanship, 11 & under: Vanessa Volk 

Western Horsemanship, 12-14: Brittni Brandner

Western Horsemanship, 15-18: Tiffany Mosset

Western Pleasure, 12-14: Brittni Brandner

Western Pleasure, 15-18: Tiffany Mosset

Reining, 11 & under: Vanessa Volk

Reining, 12-14: Brandon Volk

Reining, 15-18: Stephanie Volk

Western Riding, 12-14: Brandon Volk

Western Riding, 15-18: Stephanie Volk

Trail, 11 & under: Vanessa Volk

Trail, 12-14: Brandon Volk

Trail, 15-18: Holli Glass

Pole Bending, 11 & under: Amanda Brandner

Pole Bending, 12-14: Brittni Brandner

Pole Bending, 15-18: Tiffany Mosset

Barrel Racing, 11 & under: Brianna Klein

Barrel Racing, 12-14: Brittni Brandner

Barrel Racing, 15-18: Tiffany Mosset

HORSE CLASS WINNERS

Showmanship at Halter, 11 & under: Vanessa Volk

Showmanship at Halter, 12-14: Brittni Brandner

Showmanship at Halter, 15-18: Stephanie  Volk

Western Horsemanship, 11 & under: Vanessa Volk

Western Horsemanship, 12-14: Brittni Brandner

Western Horsemanship, 15-18: Tiffany Mosset

Western Pleasure, 11 & under: Vanessa Volk

Western Pleasure, 12-14: Brandon Volk

Western Pleasure, 15-18: Tiffany Mosset

Trail, 11 & under: Vanessa Volk

Trail, 12-14: Brandon Volk

Trail, 15-18: Holli Glass

Western Riding, 11 & under: Vanessa Volk

Western Riding, 12-14: Brandon Volk

Western Riding, 15-18: Stephanie Volk

Reining, 11 & under: Vanessa Volk

Reining, 12-14: Brandon Volk

Reining, 15-18: Stephanie Volk

Pole Bending, 11 & under: Amanda Brandner

Pole Bending, 12-14: Brittni Brandner

Pole Bending, 15-18: Tiffany Mosset

Barrel Racing, 11 & under: Brianna Percel-Klein

Barrel Racing, 12-14: Brittni Brandner

Following the horse show an Egg and Spoon Contest was held. Winner were: Youth Division-Holli Glass and Adult Division-Joe Schlosser.

The Emmons County 4-H Livestock Show was held on Thursday, July 16, 2009 with 5 youth exhibiting 15 head of livestock. Nine youth exhibited 16 animals in our small animal show which includes, poultry, rabbits and pets.

LIVESTOCK AND SMALL ANIMAL PURPLES                             

Ewe: Casondra Rutschke

Market Lamb: Casondra Rutschke

Jr. Sheep Showman: Casondra Rutschke

Breeding Beef: Patrick Schumacher

Sr. Beef Showman: Patrick Schumacher

Grand Champion Dairy Female: Nancy Leier

Jr. Overall Showman: Casondra Rutschke

Sr. Overall Showman: Patrick Schumacher

Poultry: Brianna Percel-Klein

Poultry Showman: Brianna Percel-Klein

Rabbits: Casondra Rutschke

Rabbit Showman: Casondra Rutschke

Small Pets: Brittni Brandner

LIVESTOCK SPECIALS

Breeding Sheep

1^st Casondra Rutschke

2^nd Casondra Rutschke

3^rd Casondra Rutschke

Market Sheep

1^st Casondra Rutschke

Breeding Beef

1^st Patrick Schumacher

2^nd Patrick Schumacher

3^rd Nancy Leier

Dairy Overall

1^st  Nancy Leier

2^nd Marissa Leier

3^rd Tiffany Mosset

DAIRY CLASS WINNERS

Winter Heifer Calf: Marissa Leier

Fall Heifer: Marissa Leier

Two Year Old: Marissa Leier

Two Year Old in Milk: Nancy Leier

Lactating Cows more than 3 Years Old: Tiffany Mosset Dry Cows more than 3 Years Old: Marissa Leier

POULTRY SPECIALS

1^ST Kaden Percel-Klein

2^nd Brianna Percel-Klein

A grant through the Prevent Child Abuse of North Dakota. The month of
April was Prevent Child Abuse. We were given money for a speaker, which we
had Connie Sheehan for a section out of the Bright Beginnings: Brain
Development Infant through 5 years (I believe). Most daycare providers
attended this training. One daycare provider from McIntosh County also
attended. Pinwheels were given out to all daycares in Emmons County,
representing a postive effects of preventing child abuse. Our take on the
daycares was the children in daycare are being well taken care of and
daycare providers are mandated reports, so if they suspect child abuse,
they are to report it. We also put pinwheels at the court house, public
health, and Wic. Vehicle magnets were given to law enforcement, social
worker, daycares, and then given out in the bags for the children at the
Kids Fun Fair. The magnets say Prevent Child Abuse. Kindergarten through
second grade was given a pinwheel template with some child abuse facts on
the back to take home and make their own pinwheels. A booth at the Kids
Fun Fair was set up to make the pinwheels and information given to parents
in the bags for the children. There was a bill board along Hwy 83, south
of Linton with the Prevent Child Abuse logo on it.

The Emmons County 4-H Achievement Days will be held July 9-10. Static exhibits will be judged at the Linton Public School Old Gym starting at 9:00 am on the 9th with purple ribbons given at 1:00. A bake sale will be held starting at 10:00 am. Projects can be viewed until 5:00 pm. Doors will also be open on the 10th from 8:30-5:00 for project viewing.

On the 10th the judging of livestock will begin at 9:00 am at the 4-H quonset followed by the 4-H raffle drawing and the horse show to conclude the days events.

You may see employees at the Emmons County Courthouse wearing jeans a little more often than on the usual Jean Days. The group has set up a committee and in order to raise more funds for their charity of choice, for a time period for $2 a week jeans can be worn to work on Thursdays and Fridays.

This year funds were donated to students that went to the National Science Fair. Then we sent the last round of collections to the local schools for their Prom or Grad Finale celebrations.

The next round of jean funds is earmarked to help Violet Haak’s family with medial bills.

If given the chance there are some of us that would be willing to pay $5 a week and wear our jeans.