4-H Achievement Day and Quilt Show

The Towner County 4-H Achievement Day and Quilt Show was held at the Cando Armory July 8. The event showcased the achievements of 4-H members throughout the county, and in addition to the 4-H exhibits, several beautiful quilts created by local quilters were on display.

A homemade pie and ice cream social began at 3 pm, with quilt viewing and people�s choice voting continuing all afternoon. 4-H exhibits were judged and displayed beginning at 4 pm. The lunch stand was chaired by the Young Rider�s 4-H Club of Rocklake, and operated by all Towner County 4-H members and leaders all afternoon.

The Awards ceremony was held at 7:30 pm, beginning with the 4-H in Revue. Twenty-six 4-Her�s participated in the Revue by showing an exhibit of their choice to the audience, while Katie W, Eager Beavers club member and North Dakota 4-H Ambassador, read information about the problems, cost, and skills learned by the 4-Her�s. Following the Revue, the trophy and rosette winners were announced by Extension Agent Terry Lykken, assisted by Handy-Thrifty club member Michael L. Trophy sponsors were recognized throughout the day.

Trophy and rosette winners in the following categories were:

•  Family and Home Environment:
  Trophy Recipient: Katie W, Eager Beavers, two trophies for a Fall Floral display, and a Floral Table Arrangement.
  Rosette Recipients: Michelle H, Eager Beavers; Erica A, Eager Beavers
  

•  Arts & Crafts:
  Trophy Recipients: Tanner A, Eager Beavers; Brooke B, Young Riders
  Rosette Recipients: Michelle H, Eager Beavers; Katie W, Eager Beavers

• Pets:
  Trophy Recipient: Erica A, Eager Beavers
  Rosette Recipients: Bobby W, Eager Beavers

• Clothing and Textiles:
  Trophy Recipient: Katie W, Eager Beavers
  Rosette Recipient: Kayla E, Eager Beavers

• Foods and Nutrition:
  Trophy Recipients: Katie W, Eager Beavers; Erica A, Eager Beavers
  Rosette Recipients: Rachael L, Handy-Thrifty Helpers; Annie R, Young Riders

• Photography:
  Trophy Recipient: Bobby W, Eager Beavers
  Rosette Recipients: Tanner A, Eager Beavers

• Learnabouts
  Trophy Recipient: Rachel L, Handy-Thrifty Helpers

• Pathways:
  Trophy Recipient: Bobby W, Eager Beavers
  

• Horticulture:
  Trophy Recipient: Rachel H, Handy-Thrifty Helpers
  Rosette Recipient: Deidre D, Young Riders

•  Woodworking:
  Trophy Recipient: Gretchen L, Handy-Thrifty Helpers
  Rosette Recipients: Alex J, Young Riders

•  Engineering and Technology:
  Trophy Recipient: Bobby W, Eager Beavers
  Rosette Recipient: Jared W, Handy-Thrifty Helpers
  

• Outdoor Skills:
  Trophy Recipient: Kayla E, Eager Beavers

• Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle:
  Rosette Recipient : Michelle H, Eager Beavers
  
• Project Expo (Pre-Teen):
  Trophy Recipient: Adam H, Handy Thrifty Helper
  
•  Tractor Driving:
  Trophy Recipients: Katie W (teen), Bobby W (pre-teen) Eager Beavers
  Rosette Recipient: Michael L, Handy-Thrifty Helpers

Betty Farbo, Cando, won the People�s Choice award for both 1^st and 2^nd place for her quilts: Boxed Stars, and Stack �n�Whack. Thanks to all the many talented area quilters who brought their beautiful and unique quilts to be displayed and enjoyed.

The Towner County 4-H council, 4-H members, leaders, parents, and the Extension staff thank all the many individuals and businesses that sponsor plaques, trophies, ribbons, and premium sale funds for June�s Livestock Expo, July 8th�s Achievement Day, and July 17th�s 4H Horse Show. We are extending a sincere "thank you" to the following businesses and individuals:

*Towner County Farm Bureau

*Citizen�s Community Credit Union, Bisbee

*Michael A. Farbo, CPA, P.C., Cando

*Cando Farmers Grain & Oil Cooperative

*Cando Furniture, Floorcovering & Draperies

*Houtcooper Implement, Inc., Cando

*G-M Limousin, Cando

*Odegaard Angus, Egeland

*Neumann Rexall Drug, Cando

*Featherock Enterprise, Cando

*Bob�s Super Valu, Cando

*Northern Plains Electric Cooperative, Cando

*Ramsey Bank, Cando

*Country Bank USA, Cando and Devils lake

*First State Bank of Cando

*Gibbens Law Office, Cando

*Towner County 4-H Council

*Towner County Crop Improvement Association

*Towner County Record Herald, Cando

*Gibbens Veterinary Service, Cando

*Dakota Auctioneers, Cando

*Cando Insurance Agency, Inc.

*Thomas Brothers Simmental, Calvin & Hansboro

*D&R Tire and Repair, Cando

*North Central Grain Cooperative, Bisbee

*Chocolate Shop, Bisbee

*Dakota Country Swine, LLP, Cando

*Lake Region Grain Cooperative, Devils Lake

*Farm Credit Services, Devils Lake and Grand Forks

*Rodenbiker Industrial, Inc., Rocklake

*First State Bank of Munich

*LaMotte�s Paint & Glass, Devils Lake

*Shelley Armstrong, Handsboro

*Richard Sager Crop Insurance, Devils Lake

The Towner County 4-H Program is very fortunate to have the generous support of all these individuals and businesses.

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