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Page 14 NORTHERN WATCH Saturday, March 17, 2012 13th District Horticultural Society plans spring workshop AAUW to meet Monday at TRF Chamber The Thief River Falls chapter of the American Association of University Women will meet Monday, March 19 at 7 p.m. at the Thief River Falls Chamber of Commerce computer lab. Ben Anderson will demonstrate the basics of social media. Glenice Johnson is the coordinator of the meeting, and Barb Jauquet-Kalinoski is the hostess ȦAUW is open to women holding a two-year or four-year degree. Any questions, call Elvera at 218-681-3136. Minn. Teen Challenger Choir visits TRF The Evangelical Covenant Church of Thief River Falls will host the Minnesota Teen Challenge Choir at a 9:30 a.m. service on Sunday, March 25. Minnesota Teen Challenge is a faith-based residential chemical dependency program for teens and adults with chronic alcohol, drug and other life-controlling problems. The mission of Teen Challenge is to provide rehabilitation for adults and teens whose problems are so serious they can no longer function in social, family and work settings, and to help them become mentally sound, emotionally balanced, socially adjusted, physically well, and spiritually alive. It is one of the largest of more than 230 Teen Challenge centers in the United States and 1,000 centers worldwide. Currently, Minnesota Teen Challenge houses over 400 individuals in five residences in Minneapolis, one residence in Duluth and one residence in Brainerd. The Minnesota Teen Challenger Choir brings its unique sounds of contemporary praise and worship music to the stage accompanied by testimonies of men who have been radically delivered from lifelong addictions to complete restoration of their homes and families. Following the service, students will be available to share their individual testimonies and answer questions about how to find this freedom. The event is open to the public. Farmer/Merchant Mixer March 26 The Thief River Falls Chamber of Commerce Farmer/Merchant Mixer will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, March 26, at the Eagles Club in Thief River Falls. Tickets cost $12, but admission is free for farmers. The cost includes a meal and door prizes. This event is sponsored by members of the Thief River Falls Chamber of Commerce. “Celebrate the colors of spring” is the theme for the annual 13th District Horticultural Society’s spring workshop, set for Saturday, March 24 at Messiah Lutheran Church on the east side of Roseau. Signs will be posted along Highway 11. The workshop, hosted by Na- Chur Garden Club, will begin at 9:30 a.m. and finish at approximately 1 p.m. The district officers and garden club presidents’ meeting will be held at 8:45 a.m. Registration begins at 9 a.m. – refreshments with muffins and coffee cake will be available to all who attend, followed by speakers, demonstrations, noon lunch, and door prizes. At 9:30 a.m., Becky Grondahl from Aunt B’s will teach the group about those “Hidden Treasures” – the repurposing of items attendees may be thinking about throwing to the curb this spring. The featured speaker at 10 a.m. will be Debra Hopkins of East Grand Forks – She is a member of the Grand Forks Horticulture Club, chairperson of the Grand Forks Annual Garden Tour and a regular speaker at the “Gardening Saturday“ event held in East Grand Forks. Hopkins teaches a “Backyard Secret Garden” class at her home for the University of North Dakota each June, and classes for two businesses she invented called “My Creative Heart” by Debra Kay and “Garden Girlz.” She obtained her Master Gardener certificate from North Dakota State University. Her featured topic will be “Square Foot Gardening.” From 10:45 to 11 a.m., the Country Store will be open. All items are donated by the district members. Proceeds go to the district to finance future workshops and the annual Horticulture Show held each August. At 11 a.m., the district meeting will be held, followed by noon lunch. All district and garden club members are encouraged to attend, and the public is invited. Pre-registration is not required. For registration and/or more information, call Jean Peterson, Na-Chur Garden Club president, at 218-463-2622 or Sara Kompelien, Na-Chur Garden Club treasurer, at 218-463-3711. Now offering Memory Care of the Highest Caliber! Thief River Falls, Minnesota A beautiful and intimate facility with caring staff and security for your loved one. GREENLEAF SENIOR LIVING Call (218) 681-1685 Ask About Our Senior Discount www. trfdentist.com MEGA UP 55 % TO SALE OFFlist prices* 2 Sizes! 3 Colors! NEW! brick CLOSEOUT PRICE Actual product not shown. Also available to order in smaller scale for $ 799 99 All Recliners 2 for 1 LOW PRICE! 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Area woman judges cattle in Finland by David Hill Editor Linda Hanson knows her way around a livestock arena. She’s judged cows throughout the United States, even in Australia. In the first week of February, she had the distinct honor to judge Ayrshires in Finland. Hanson explained that a friend of hers on the East Coast judged cows for the Ayrshire World Conference about four years ago and became acquainted with the organizers. They invited her to come back two years ago. This year, they asked Linda to judge cattle. Linda said it was cold. “They’re having the winter we usually have.” She also noted that where she went, which is about four hours from Helsinki, it looks an awful lot like the area around Menahga. It took two days to get there. She spent a couple of days judging cattle, did a little touring and then it took a couple more days to get back to Minnesota. Linda said it was a good experience. She said many of the breeders in Finland are very interested in improving the genetics of their cows. For the past several years, they’ve been inviting Canadian and U.S. producers to Finland in an effort to improve the breed. Finnish breeders, she said, aren’t concerned about milk production. They are more concerned about careful genetic selection that affects conformation - the shape or structure of the cow, which affects longevity. Depending on the source, Ayrshire has been the main dairy breed in Finland since the 1960s and currently accounts 66 to 74 percent of the total recorded cattle. Linda and her husband, Mike, and three children - David, Matthew and Steven - raise Ayrshires on the family farm in rural Goodridge. On Mike’s side of the family, Mike and Linda’s children are the fourth generation to raise Ayrshires - so there’s a lot experience in the family. In fact, Norma and Lynn Hanson received Ayrshire cows for a wedding present. Linda also grew up on a farm near Long Grove, which is located in eastern Iowa. Her family has raised cattle for many years and still does - 50 percent Holstein and 50 percent Ayrshire. Linda attended Iowa State University, where she obtained a degree in dairy science and was on the collegiate dairy judging team. At the age of 10, Linda remembers she was encouraged to select a 4-H project, but she didn’t want anything to do with “frilly” girl-things like sewing. She wanted to raise a cow. Linda said her affection for Ayrshires stems from that experience. She describes that experience as “a 4-H project that got way out of hand.” It’s doubtful that she could have ever anticipated what that 4-H project would ever give her - meeting her future husband at the National Ayrshire Convention in 1988, three children, and the latest benefit of that “out-of-control 4-H project” … a trip to Finland and an opportunity to help make a difference in that country. Many producers in Finland are making a concerted effort to improve the genetics of their cattle. Specifically, they want to improve conformation. Special to the Northern Watch - Saturday, March 17, 2012 In February, Linda Hanson of Goodridge, judged Ayrshires at a contest in Finland. This is a picture of her champion cows. (Submitted) Junior champions at an Ayrshire show in Finland line up. In February, Linda Hanson of Goodridge, judged Ayrshires at the contest. (Submitted) Linda Hanson of Goodridge judged Ayrshire cattle at a contest in Finland in February. This is a picture from the exhibition hall. (Submitted) Your AgCountry Team Makes a Difference… Andrew Solem Loan Officer “The difference we offer at AgCountry comes from our full circle of products and services, depth of ag expertise and a passion for agriculture. We have a team of experts working together to bring you competitive credit and financial services products with more options, greater flexibility, competitive rates, local decision making and personalized service.” Give us a call to find out how our AgCountry team can make the difference for your operation We have WORKBOOTS! 20 % Off Regular Priced Workboots We carry a complete line of these brands! Chris Feller Sr. Tax Specialist/ Records Team Lead Brian Frisk Sr. Loan Officer/ Branch Manager Cedric Gustafson Sr. Insurance Specialist Cindi Kilen Insurance Specialist Chrissa Luckow Records Specialist Stacy Myhrer Customer Service Rep. Allan Nelson Marketing Specialist Thief River Falls, MN 681-2304 or toll free 877-787-3339 www.agcountry.com Andrew Zenk Agribusiness Consultant Hours Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thursday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 209 LaBree Ave N Thief River Falls 218-681-2608• 1-800-511-5759
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