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2015 Archer County Jr. Livestock Show Auction Sets New Record
The 2015 Archer County Jr. Livestock Show provided many Archer County FFA, 4-H and FCCLA youth the opportunity to exhibit projects in various show competitions this past weekend at the Archer County Show Barn Complex in Archer City. Over 224 animals were exhibited, 115 photography entries were on display, 52 craft and 80 food items were shown by county youth during the busy weekend of youth activities promoting livestock, agriculture, youth development and leadership.
Showcasing the weekend of activities was the Archer County Jr. Livestock Show Premium Youth Auction held on Saturday evening at the conclusion of the annual county livestock show. This year’s premium auction set a new record for donations received on behalf of Archer County’s youth exhibiting projects. This year’s premium auction sale had 181 youth participating. A total of $148,900 was raised and donated to youth by businesses, individuals and sponsors at the annual premium youth auction sale. The money raised will help youth secure next year’s projects, assist in future education plans, and offer support with other activities. This amount topped last year’s 2014 auction sale amount of $118,350.
The top selling project was the Grand Champion Steer exhibited by Seth McSpadden of Holliday FFA. Switchhouse Ranch donated $5000 to secure the top bid; as it was the highest selling project to the evenings’ auction sale. Other champions auctioned Saturday evening included: Gage Steinberger, Windthorst FFA, Champion Dairy Cow, $3,500 Switchhouse Ranch. Sydney Wilhelm, Archer City FFA, Champion Beef heifer $3000 Switchhouse Ranch. Claire Shaw, Holliday FFA, Grand Champion Swine, $2,500, Double J. Welding. Gage Evans, Windthorst 4-H, Grand Champion Lamb $3000, Lindemann Drilling. Macie Miller, Holliday 4-H, Grand Champion Goat, $1,250, Herb Easley, Four Stars, Taco Casa, RT Food Store. Sydney Wolf, Windthorst 4-H, Grand Champion Broilers, $1000 Berend Bros. Hunter Lindemann, Holiday 4-H, Grand Champion Rabbits $3,000, Lindemann Drilling. Derek Wolf, Archer City 4-H, Ag. Mechanics Project, $1000 Double J. Welding. Seth Bloom, Windthorst 4-H, Grand Champion Craft, $700 Steven and Jenny Schroeder.
The Archer County Jr. Livestock Show Board would like to express appreciation to businesses, individuals, show award sponsors, volunteers, along with families and youth that worked together in making the 2015 show and auction sale a great success.
Businesses and individuals are reminded they have until January 20th to make additional added on contributions for youth that participated in the auction sale. This can be done at the Archer County Extension Office at 512 W. Cottonwood in Archer City or mailed to the Archer County Jr. Livestock Show Assoc. at P. O. Box 580, Archer City TX 76351.
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Compiled by Kathryn Carnes, Archer County Extension Agent-FCS. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, P. O. Box 580, Archer City, TX 76351 k-carnes@!tamu.edu 940.574.4914.
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Everybody knows in order to have a great party, you’ve got to have the right music.
Well, that’s where my friend Katie Dieter comes to the rescue.
Katie, aka DJ KD “The Spinner,” has been spinning the right mix for parties and special events throughout North Texas for years now. Her passion for music helps to make your special event one your friends will never forget. Whether you’re planning a wedding, banquet, school event or just a backyard get-together with friends, DJ KD “The Spinner” is the right call for you.
To read more, pick up a copy of the March issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
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With the overwhelming response to “Yellowstone,” the television series, Texas once again finds itself under the microscope of the world, much like the late 1980’s TV series know to all around the globe as “Dallas.”
With that said, the musician population in Texas is beginning to grow as many aspiring performers turn their sights on Texas instead of Nashville. Meet my newly-found friend and fellow musician Grace Partridge. This youthful 19 year old has recently made Texas her new home. She began fiddling at age four in Rigby, Idaho. Grace worked her way through the National Fiddle championships in Weiser, Idaho, becoming a five-time national champion. She’s even played on the Grand Ole Opry. Still yet, her desire to become a true Texas Fiddler has brought her to the Lone Star State. I’m pretty sure we can thank Bob Wills for that.
To read more, pick up a copy of the January 2024 issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
On Nov. 4, 2023, the Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra will present an evening of Texas Cowboy, Country and Western Swing with yours truly, Dave Alexander and the fabulous Quebe Sisters.
Enjoy the music of Bob Wills, Willie Nelson, Gene Autry and many more of your Texas Music favorites performed with a full symphony orchestra. We also will feature music from my latest CD, “From The Saddle To Symphony Hall,” along with some of my own compositions. It is guaranteed to be a night to remember.
To read more, pick up a copy of the October issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
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