This year marked the 80th Western Jr. Livestock Show, held Oct. 4-7, in Rapid City, at the Central States Fairgrounds. Youth from South Dakota, Nebraska and Wyoming competed in the four-day event in various livestock competitions and contests.
In the beef show, Megan Linke exhibited an Angus Jr. Bull calf and received a blue ribbon and her Angus Jr. Heifer calf received a purple ribbon.
Nathan Linke received a blue ribbon with his Angus Jr. Bull calf and his Yearling Angus Heifer won her class with a purple.
Aaron Linke received two purples with his Jr. Angus Heifer calf and Yearling Angus heifer.
Bryce Larson exhibited a Jr. Shorthorn Heifer and received a purple.
Cannon and Delaney Zoss brought an impressive set of wether lambs to town for the show. Delaney’s lambs won three classes with all purple ribbons, one-second place purple and one-fifth place blue ribbon lamb. Cannon had one second place purple and two blue ribbon wether lambs. Cannon and Delaney were awarded Reserve Pen of three market lambs.
In the Livestock Judging Contest, Jerauld-Buffalo, Aurora and Sanborn 4-H youth teamed up to compete. The beginner team of Royce Bruns (second), Teagan Scheel (sixth), Kerstynn Heim (13th), Bryce Larson (25th), Cannon Zoss (26th) and Layce Bruns (29th) placed second as a team. Delaney Zoss placed 15th as an individual. Aaron Linke (14th), Talli Heim (15th), Megan Linke (22nd) and Nathan Linke (24th) made up the senior team and placed second as a team.
In the Livestock Skillathon contest, Nathan Linke placed second as a senior; Delaney Zoss placed fourth and Cannon Zoss placed fifth in the beginner division. The Livestock Skillathon contest consisted of identifying breeds of livestock, identifying livestock equipment, evaluating hay, feed and wool samples.
In the Range ID contest, Aaron Linke placed second and Nathan Linke place fifth. In the Meat ID contest youth identify primal and retail cuts of meat and named the species associated with each cut; Aaron placed first and Nathan second in this contest.
Sanborn County did very well keeping their stall space tidy and neat. In the Beef Herdsmanship contest, they placed second, and first in Sheep Herdsmanship.
Congrats to these youth for their achievements! 4-H offers many different project areas and focuses education on leadership, science, ag-vocacy, and healthy relationships.
The new 4-H year has begun; for more information on how to join 4-H, contact the local SDSU Extension office or Audra Scheel, SDSU Extension 4-H Youth Program Advisor at audra.scheel@sdstate.edu.

…See pictures in this week’s issue of the Sanborn Weekly Journal.

The Town ‘N Kountry Kids Red Crew 4-H Club met on Sept. 18, at the Woonsocket School commons.
The meeting was called to order by acting President Evan Ohlrogge. The flag pledge was led by Kaitlyn Swenson and the 4-H pledge was led by Brooklyn Swenson. Roll call was led by Hope Baysinger with the question, “What was your favorite State Fair 4-H project?” and was answered by seven members.
The treasurer’s report was given by Evan.
Bailey Feistner gave a report on her participation at Achievement Days and Emily Ohlrogge reported on her participation at the State Fair.
Under new business, the club talked about getting record books done. They also discussed ideas for celebrating National 4-H Week.
Following the meeting, Kaitlyn Swenson presented an illustrated talk on her rock painting project that she exhibited. Brooklyn Swenson gave an illustrated talk on her photography exhibit that was chosen as judge’s choice at the State Fair and will be in the State 4-H calendar. Evan presented an illustrated talk on his lamp electrical projects that he exhibited. Xavier Baysinger gave an illustrated talk on his tic-tac-toe wood project.
The Town ‘N Kountry Kids Red Crew 4-H Club met again on Sept. 23 at the Woonsocket Community Center.
The meeting was called to order by Junior President Acaiya Schultz. The flag pledge was led by Alexa Goertz and the 4-H pledge was led by Elisha Schultz. Roll call was led by Morgan Schmiedt, with the question, “What was your favorite 4-H project this year?” and was answered by eight members.
The secretary’s report was read by Collin Schmiedt and approved as corrected. The treasurer’s report was given by Acaiya.
Reports on participation at Achievement Days and State Fair were given by Isaiah Schultz, Lane Burkel and Alexa Goertz.
Under new business, the group talked about getting record books done, and made plans for celebrating National 4-H Week. Setting barrels as a fundraiser in October was also discussed.
Collin presented a talk on hunting deer and Morgan gave a talk on showing beef. Elisha and Acaiya delivered an illustrated talk on casting out nines, and Alexa presented a demonstration on making no bake cookies.
The next meeting is scheduled for Sept. 30.

…See pictures of the meetings in this week’s issue of the Sanborn Weekly Journal.