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2015 Archer County Jr. Livestock Show Auction Sets New Record

Published

10 years ago

January 6, 2015

NTFR

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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North Texas Fair & Rodeo Recap

Published

1 week ago

August 28, 2024

NTFR

The North Texas Fair & Rodeo, in Denton, Texas, just wrapped up its 96th year, and the North Texas Farm & Ranch magazine was glad to have gotten to be a part of the action!

Whether you’re an aspiring rodeo queen, a creative arts conisseur, or a rodeo enthusiast, the North Texas Fair & Rodeo has something for everyone. New rodeo royalty was named, the best of the best were selected out of impressive slates of sheep, goats, heifers, and steers, and each night of the rodeo was more exhilirating than the last.

Congratulations to the 2024-2025 Miss Rodeo North Texas Fair royalty!

Miss Rodeo North Texas Fair – Reanna Santos

Miss Rodeo North Texas Fair Teen – Rhealyn Bridwell

Miss Rodeo North Texas Fair Princess – Caroline Mataska

Miss Rodeo North Texas Fair Junior Princess – Harper Mays

Congratulations to the 2024 Creative Arts Winners!

Grand Champion (Adult Arts & Crafts)- Maranda Haschke

Reserve Grand Champion (Adult Arts & Crafts)- Eric Housel

Grand Champion (Antiques)- April St. John

Reserve Grand Champion (Antiques)- KC St. John

Grand Champion (Canned Foods)- Salome Foster

Reserve Grand Champion (Canned Foods)- Christine Safieddine

Junior Grand Champion (Canned Foods)- Charlotte Kelly

Junior Reserve Grand Champion (Canned Foods)- Emerson Eck

Grand Champion (Clothing)- Lynda Harvey

Reserve Grand Champion (Clothing)- Lynda Harvey

Grand Champion (Intermediate Arts & Crafts)- Jancsi West

Reserve Grand Champion (Intermediate Arts & Crafts)- Emma Haschke

Grand Champion (Junior Arts & Crafts)- Avery Hamil

Reserve Grand Champion (Junior Arts & Crafts)- Ros Carnes

Grand Champion (Needlework)- Jeanne Jacobs

Reserve Grand Champion (Needlework)- Dana Hornung

Junior Grand Champion (Needlework)- Alana Eiter

Reserve Grand Champion (Needlework)- Taylor Thompson

Congratulations to the 2024 Youth Art Contest Champions!

Grand Champion Overall- Hailee Clemens

Reserve Grand Champion Overall- Harper Hues

3rd Place Overall- A. Tyson

Congratulations to the Cooking Contest winners!

Grand Champion Adult Cake- Lynda Harvey

Grand Champion Junior Cake- Bristol Shoemate

Grand Champion Children Cake- Landry Schwarzentraub

Grand Champion Adult Bread- Theresa Robertson

Grand Champion Junior Bread- Cason McCollum

Grand Champion Children Bread- Mia Mack

Grand Champion Adult Pie- Toni Steger

Grand Champion Junior Pie- Gibson Thomas

Grand Champion Adult Cookie- Jennifer Lee

Grand Champion Junior Cookie- Elizabeth Hall

Grand Champion Children Cookie- Mia Mack

Grand Champion Adult Candy- Dianne Ragain

Grand Champion Junior Candy- Leilah Burnside

The Horse Show and Barbecue Cook-Off are still upcoming, so make sure to stay tuned. Congratulations again to each champion for their excellent acheivement!

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On the Road with Dave Alexander

Published

1 month ago

July 29, 2024

NTFR

The Great State of Texas is known for many things. Cattle drives, oil wells, barbecue and my personal favorite, music. Texas fiddle music began in far west Texas to celebrate the cotton harvest but most of all, for dancing.

My friend, Mike Markwardt, is doing his part to ensure the next generation of Texans know and understand the importance of this music, including how it influenced country and western music long before there was a place called Nashville and how Texas musicians of today are continuing this great legacy called Western swing.

To read more, pick up a copy of the July issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.

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On the Road with Dave Alexander

Published

5 months ago

March 28, 2024

NTFR

It’s already March and the smell of springtime parties and special events is in the air.
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.