Trader’s Dispatch, August 2023 — Page C30
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Local Montana retiree looking for a clean old vintage 4x4 truck or Jeep/Scout/Bronco/Blazer to putt around in. 1950’s60’s-70s, any brand or make. Serious buyer with funds. The more original the better, not looking for a huge project. If you’ve got one sitting up on the ranch or in the garage, and are thinking about selling, but don’t want a parade of tire kickers, give me a call or text on 4O6-465-71O2. Thanks.
Helene Keiser, Gothenburg; Lexi Johnson, Gothenburg; Jaelin Wolfinger, Lexington; Jacie Wolfinger, Lexington; Spencer Walahoski, Overton; Parker Walahoski, Overton; Emma Peterson, Gothenburg; and Greta Rickertsen, Lexington; were the top two Senior Showmanship contestants from the feeder calf, beef, sheep and swine shows and earned their spots in the Elite Showmanship contest at the 2023 Dawson County Fair.
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The Dawson County Elite Showmanship Contest took place following the completion of the 2023 County Fair livestock shows. Winning first place and a belt buckle was Parker Walahoski, son of Jared & Kris Walahoski of Overton. He also earned other prizes donated from the Elite Showmanship Contest sponsors. Finishing in second place was Helene Keiser, daughter of Joe & Carol Keiser of Gothenburg. Helene also received a belt buckle and some other prizes. The top two Senior Showmanship contestants from the feeder calf, beef, sheep, and swine shows came together to determine an elite showman. All eight contestants took a livestock knowledge test and then had their showmanship skills with swine, sheep and beef, evaluated by judge Holly Heckendorf of Wellington, CO. Contestants were: Feeder calf: Helene Keiser, Gothenburg and Lexi Johnson, Gothenburg; Beef: Jaelin Wofinger, Lexington; and Jacie Wolfinger, Lexington; Sheep: Spencer Walahoski, Overton; and Parker Walahoski, Overton; Swine: Emma Peterson, Gothenburg; and Greta Rickertsen, Lexington. They also received some donated prizes.
The 4-H’ers who participated on the Meats, Skillathon, and Livestock Judging teams at the Premier Animal Science Event held in June were recognized along with teams from previous years. Both the Meats and Skillathon teams earn a spot to compete at the national competitions later in the year. Heckendorf commented on the quality of the competition and the depth of knowledge they have about livestock and the livestock industry. Elite Showman Committee members were Taryn Vonderschmidt, Farnam; and Paul and Shannon Peterson, of Gothenburg. Sponsors included: Maline Seed & Fence, Gothenburg; Beattie Family Farms, Sumner; Peak Performance Nutrition Plus, LLC, Lexington; Andersen Ag Services, Inc., K Farms, Gothenburg; Eastside Animal Center, Gothenburg; HAR Transportation Inc., Lexington; Tyson, Lexington; Paulsen Inc., Cozad; Caraway Red Agnus Ranch, Lexington; Dayspring Bank, Gothenburg; Farm Credit Services of America; Laird Feed, Gothenburg; MRK Truck Washout & Transportation, Lexington; 4+ Feeders, Lexington; and Homestead Bank, Lexington.
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Parker Walahoski, Overton; was presented with a belt buckle by Taryn Vonderschmidt, Farnam; for taking first place in the Elite Showmanship Contest at the 2023 Dawson County Fair.
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Helene Keiser, Gothenburg; was presented with a belt buckle by Taryn Vonderschmidt, Farnam; for earning second place in the Elite Showmanship Contest at the 2023 Dawson County Fair.