The final results and awards program for the 2008 Livestock Judging Circuit was held on Tuesday, August 12th in the Livestock Pavilion at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Monroe County's 4-H Team #2 placed 3rd overall in the Junior 4-H Division. Team members were Aaron Kurimski, Erik Schofield, Becca Knowles and Cole Spurgin. The advisor for the 4-H livestock judging team is Angela Tratchel, Monroe county 4-H Youth Coordinator.
Other 4-H membes that competed at one event trhroughout the circuit were Mikayla VandenBerg and Hunter Gerths. Volunteer leaders are DeeAnn Crall and Mark Herbold.
Monroe County 4-H members have been competing thoughout the summer of 2008 at numerous Livestock Judging Circuit events. The members have attended contests in Story, Dallas, Monroe, Ida and Cass Counties.
Tratchel says, "This type of educational program improves critical thinking skills, builds self confidence and gives the building blocks to team skills which are all important life skills that employers so desire in this day and age.
Congratulations to all the Monroe County 4-H members and their families that participated in this program!
8/14/2008