Karen's Keynotes
by Karen Armstrong, Extension Agent
Rolette County

4-H Achievement Days

I want to thank the community of St. John for their generous hosting of several area events. The area south of the school was busy with the Relay for Life and the Rolette County 4-H Achievement Day activities this past weekend. Both events showed the wealth of our local. Our people and the efforts they take to make the world a better place. Thanks to each of you who were involved in the efforts.

Achievement Days are always the highlight of the 4-H year. Youth share what they have learned and or created in their enrolled project areas. We had a nice gathering of exhibits in a wide range of project areas. Many of the exhibits were transported to the State Fair on Tuesday. They will once again be judged and placed on display through out the State Fair July 20-28th. Results of the Rolette County Achievement Day activities are included below:

Clothing Revue Show

The Rolette County 2007 4-H Clothing Revue, held Tuesday, July 11^th, included a variety of apparel including pajamas pants, recital dress, skirts, capris and tops. The county show consisted of entries in all three division the “Sew and Show”, the “Buy and Show” and the “Decorate Your Duds” divisions. This week two Rolette County 4-H members will be participating in the State 4-H Clothing Revue at the State Fair in Minot.

In the county show Anne Brien modeled rainbow striped Capri’s she made for the “Sew and Show” division. The Capri slacks were sewn from a cotton seersucker fabric and feature an elasticized waistband. They were worn with a coordinated white top sewn by Anne’s mother. Anne was awarded the Sew and Show Learnabouts trophy sponsored by the Rolla Kiwanis.

Teen member Esther Hanson modeled pajama pants that featured two side pockets as well as a back patch pocket and an elasticized waist band. The fabric sported dolphins and whales on a blue print background. The fabric was a perfect selection for a teenager with a like for dolphins and whales. Esther earned a blue ribbon with her “Sew and Show” entry.

A beautifully sewn pink skirt and matching top is what Claire Brien created for the style show. The three tiered gathered skirt was made from hot pink cotton batik fabric. The coordinated white knit top featured an appliquéd butterfly and a lower band made of the pink batik fabric. Claire was awarded the “Pre-Teen Sew and Show” trophy sponsored by Boyum Law Office of Rolla. Claire will be wearing her creation at the State Fair 4-H Clothing Revue Show, Monday July 23^rd.

Esther Hanson will be dancing her way to the State 4-H Clothing Revue Show in her lovely blue dance recital dress.  She embellished her dress with appliqués and beadwork. Her “Decorate Your Duds” entry is beautiful and will be worn it at future dance performances. The “Decorate Your Duds” trophy, sponsored by the Golden Rule of Rolla, was awarded to Esther. Esther will represent Rolette County in the “Decorate Your Duds” division at the State 4-H Clothing Revue Show in Minot, July 23rd.

Esther participated in the “Buy and Show with her versatile, attractive and economical knit top. The black knit top featured beige horses and a v-neckline slightly gathered at the tip. Esther wore it with a khaki colored skort. Esther completed the look with matching shoes and necklace. The Golden Rule of Rolla sponsored the “Buy and Show” trophy presented to Esther for her award winning entry.

Ellen Dunlop judged the Rolette County 4-H Clothing Revue. The event was hosted at Mount Pleasant School of Rolla. We appreciate the support of the Rolla School and area volunteers for contributing to the development of area youth.

Static Exhibit Results

Exhibits are listed by divisions with members name and recognition earned. “T” indicates trophy recipient and a top honor ranking, “Res” notes reserve place top honors, “B” denotes a blue ribbon honors and the item exceeds project standards, “R” is a red ribbon indicating the item meets project standards, “W” is for white ribbon and suggests the project has room for improvement.

Animal Science

Veterinary science display, Alexandria Brown-B; Jeweled Bridle, Savannah Bruce-B; brown chicken eggs, Gabriel Brien-B; brown chicken eggs, Hunter Stewart-B

Small Animals

Geese, Gabriel Brien-T sponsored by Citizen’s Community Credit Union; Rabbit, Austin Stewart-T sponsored by Armstrong Dairy; Cock, Gabriel Brien-B; Hen, Anne Brien-B; 3 lightweight market chickens, Austin Stewart-B; Junior Doe, Hunter Stewart-B; Goat, Kodi Harmel-B; Goat, Claire Brien-W

Arts (visual)

Apron, Anne Brien-B; Jean Pocket, Austin Stewart-B; Jean Pocket, Devon Gable-B; Jean Pocket, Hunter Stewart-R; Pocket, Jimmy Gilje-B; Hearts, Sarah Hanson-B; Jean Pocket, Savannah Bruce-B; Pocket Magnet, Anne Brien-B; Wind Sock, Savannah Bruce-B; Drawing, Anne Brien-R; Drawing, Hunter Stewart-W; Horse Drawing, Krystne Davis-W; Moon Light, Esther Hanson-B; Drawing, Marcie Armstrong-B; Blue Landscape, Esther Hanson-B; Puppet, Christine David-B; Nail Punch, Jimmy Gilje-B

Clothing & Textiles

Pajama Pants, Esther Hanson-B; Capri Pants, Anne Brien-B; Top & Shirt, Claire Brien-B; T-Shirt, Devon Gable-R; Dance Recital Dress, Esther Hanson-T sponsored by the Clothing Connection; T-Shirt, Heather Brown-W; Quilt, Kelsey Neameyer-B; Tied Baby Quilt, Claire Brien-B, Tic Tac Toe Board, Claire Brien-R

Computer

Computer Poster, Gabriel Brien-B; Computer Drawing, Esther Hanson-B; PowerPoint Presentation, Esther Hanson-B

Crop Production

Barley Sheaf, Marcie Armstrong-B; Legume Sheaf, Marcie Armstrong-B

Foods & Nutrition

Special K Bars, Heather Brown-B; Cookies, Heather Brown-B; Banana Bread, Anne Brien-Res; Cake, Claire Brien-R; Corn Bread Muffins, Claire Brien-B; Bars, Devon Gable-R; Rocky Road Bars, Kevin Parisien-T sponsored by Leevers Foods of Rolla; Brownies, Krystne Davis-B; Boiled Raisin Cake, Angelique Jeannotte-B; Oatmeal Cookies, Claire Brien-B

Home Environment

Floral Table Arrangement, Angelique Jeannotte-T sponsored by Rolette Super Valu; Bulletin Board, Angelique Jeannotte-R; Bulletin Board, Anne Brien-R; Bulletin Board, Claire Brien-R; Bulletin Board, Krystne Davis-R; Bulletin Board, Savannah Bruce-B

Horticulture

Carrots, Marcie Armstrong-B; Globe Radishes, Marcie Armstrong-B; Rhubarb, Devon Gable-B; Fresh Flower Arrangement, Kelsey Neameyer-B; Potted Flowering Display, Esther Hanson-B

Learn About

Doll Quilt, Christine David-R

Leisure Arts

Sculpted Head, Alexandria Brown-R; Lincoln’s Log Cabin, Sarah Hanson-R; Picture Frame, Esther Hanson-R; Macrame Keychain, Esther Hanson-B; Macrame Necklace & Bracelet, Esther Hanson-T sponsored by Thrifty White Drug #58; Spanish Scrapbook, Alexandria Brown-B

Needle Arts

Hat, Christine David-B; First Cross Stitch, Sarah Hanson-B

Outdoor Skills

Spinners, Krystne Davis-B; Bird House, Sonja Gilje-B; Learning Wildlife Display, Esther Hanson-B

Photography

Animal Photos, Krystne Davis-R; Sunset/Peace Gardens, Kelsey Neameyer-T sponsored by Country Memories Photography; Geese, Kelsey Neameyer-R

Welding

Horseshoe Clover, Devon Gable-B; Boot Scraper, Austin Stewart-B; Hitch Pin, Dylan Stewart-B; Foot Scraper, Jimmy Gilje-B; Boot Scraper, Alexandria Brown-B

Woodworking

Boot Jack, Austin Stewart-B; Birdhouse, Dylan Stewart-T sponsored by Northland Builder’s; Boot Jack, Hunter Stewart-B; Wooden Stool, Jimmy Gilje-B; Wood Shelf, Jimmy Gilje-B

Cloverbud

Earning Cloverbud ribbons were:

Luke David – puppet; Maria Brien – Nail Hole Punch; Maria Brien – Pipestone necklace; Maria Brien – Flip flops; Maria Brien – pocket magnet; Hannah Hanson – Girl & Cat drawing; Hannah Hanson – Decorated plate; Everett Brown – wood burned article

Horse Show

We had a beautiful day for the Rolette/Towner County Achievement Day Horse Show. Seventeen riders took part in the twelve classes offering.

Showmanship at Halter

Cloverbud entries earning Cloverbud ribbons – Zac Dunlop and Holden Grann

Savannah Bruce-T sponsored by Bromberg Ranch; Anne Brien-W; Austin Stewart-B; Connor Grann-R; Sonja Gilje-B; Kodi Harmel-R; Dylan Stewart-R; Alexandria Brown-R; Brooke Benson-R; Deidra Dammen-R; Jacqui Dammen-R; Nicole Jacobsen-Res; Greta Thomas-B; Annie Rader-T sponsored by D & J Ranch; Brenna Jacobsen-Res

Western Horsemanship

Connor Grann-T sponsored by Citizen’s Community Credit Union; Savannah Bruce-B; Anne Brien-W; Dylan Stewart-W; Kodi Harmel-W; Brenna Jacobsen-Res; Brooke Benson-W; Deidre Dammen-B; Jacque Dammen-B; Annie Rader-Res; Greta Thomas-T sponsored by First National Insurance

Trail

Savannah Bruce-Res; Anne Brien-W; Kodi Harmel-W; Sonja Gilje-W; Connor Grann-R; Brenna Jacobsen-T; Dylan Stewart-R; Brooke Benson-B; Deidre Dammen-B; Jacque Dammen-T sponsored Johnson Plumbing Service; Greta Thomas-Res; Annie Rader-B

Western Riding

Savannah Bruce-T sponsored by Security State Bank; Anne Brien-R; Kodi Harmel-W; Connor Grann-W; Brenna Jacobsen-Res; Dylan Stewart-R; Brooke Benson-W; Deidre Dammen-B; Jacque Dammen-T sponsored by Clayton & Darla Dammen; Greta Thomas-B; Annie Rader-R

Reining

Savannah Bruce-Res; Brenna Benson-R; Dylan Stewart-W; Brooke Benson-R; Deidre Dammen-R; Jacque Dammen-T sponsored by Dacotah Bank of Rolla; Greta Thomas-B; Annie Rader-R

Pole Bending

Holden Grann-Cloverbud; Savannah Bruce-T sponsored by Michael Farbo; Kodi Harmel-B; Sonja Gilje-B; Connor Grann-B; Brenna Jacobsen-B; Dylan Stewart-B; Deidre Dammen-T sponsored by North Central Grain Cooperative; Jacque Dammen-W; Greta Thomas-W

Barrel Racing

Holden Grann-Cloverbud; Savannah Bruce-T sponsored by D & D Farms; Brenna Jacobsen-Res; Kodi Harmel-B; Sonja Gilje-B; Connor Grann-B; Dylan Stewart-B; Deidre Dammen-T sponsored by Roy’s TV, Inc; Jacque Dammen-Res; Greta Thomas-B; Annie Rader-B

Hunt Seat Equitation

Greta Thomas-T sponsored by Gustafson Horse Ranch; Savannah Bruce-Res; Deidre Dammen-R; Jacque Dammen-R

Hunter Hack

Savannah Bruce-T sponsored by Rolette County Ag Improvement; Greta Thomas-Res; Deidre Dammen-R; Jacque Dammen-W

Equitation over Fences

Savannah Bruce-T sponsored by Rolette County Ag Improvement; Jacque Dammen-Res; Greta Thomas-R; Jacque Dammen-W

Yearling to Maturity

Deidre Dammen-B; Jacque Dammen-R; Brenna Jacobsen-W

Colt to Maturity

Jacque Dammen-B; Deidre-R

Keyhole

Greta Thomas-T sponsored by Northern Plains Electric Cooperative; Deidre Dammen-Res; Savannah Bruce-B; Anne Brien-B; Kodi Harmel-B; Connor Grann-B; Dylan Stewart-B

Junior High Point – Savannah Bruce trophy sponsored by Square Deal Store

Senior High Point – Deidre Dammen trophy sponsored by Rolette County Farm Bureau

Overall High Point – Savannah Bruce trophy sponsored Rolette State Bank

Overall Reserve High Point – Deidre Dammen trophy sponsored Izaak Walton League

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Updated 07-20-07 Carleen Jeannotte