Karisch Makes Top 10 at JBBA Show
The 2021 Junior Beefmaster Breeders Association (JBBA) held its 37th Annual National Show and Convention at the Bell County Expo Center in Belton, July 17-23. The JBBA National Show and Convention is a family fun event for all involved. This summer showcase provided endless opportunities for junior members to compete with their Beefmaster cattle as well as the educational contests that were offered. The weeklong event was jammed packed with fun events and contests for the entire family.
Karisch Cattle Company, Brandon, Carissa, Rheagan, and Rilan, attended the event along with a trailer load of heifers. Rheagan Karisch, age 12, campaigned and was elected as a junior ambassador for 2021-22. Additionally she won first place in the intermediate photography division. Rheagan also made the “top ten” in showmanship at the intermediate level and placed fourth in the final drive.
On Wednesday she participated in the Bred and Owned Heifer Show and placed nineth with Bellemee and Clementine, E6 Advancer Show she placed third with Queenie, Bred and Owned Bull Show - fifth place with Rowdy, and Cow Calf Pair Show - third with Isabella and Bellamee.
Thursday she participated in the National Heifer Show and placed eighth with Duchess and Bellamee, nineth place with Clementine, and fifth with Carlee. Rilan showed his beefmaster heifer Maggie and placed eighth. There was a banquet on Thursday evening and awards were given to all the winners of the week’s events.
The young JBBA members competed in all events they participated in and were ranked on a point basis according to placement and participation. Rheagan ranked in the top ten winning a buckle for seventh place in the intermediate division.
Additionally, Brandon won the adult showmanship division; he and Carissa showed cow calf pair Isabella and Bellemee. Carissa and Brandon also participated in the adult livestock judging event winning seventh and ninth place respectively.
Pastor Kifer to Retire
Last week Pastor Marcia Kifer, lead pastor of the Shared Lutheran Ministry of Fayette County, sent out a letter to the members of the four SLM churches announcing her retirement. Kifer accepted a call with the SLM in 2010. During her eleven years the SLM has made great strides and she is confident that the members have a great foundation and will launch successfully and faithfully into the next chapter of SLM life. Her last day will be Sept. 12. The SLM will be holding a polka service at the SPJST Hall in Fayetteville to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the SLM on that date. Pastor Kifer and her husband Jack will be moving to North Carolina to be near their son and his family. They intend to enjoy spending time with family and friends and traveling. Good Luck Pastor Marcia.
St. John WELCA Food Drive
St. John Rutersville WELCA is once again announcing the following summer food list for AMEN. Items recommended for August include cereal, boxed or canned milk, canned fruit or fruit juice, ramen noodles, bath soap ( bar or liquid) , tooth paste or laundry soap. For more information you may contact Lorali Schultz at (979) 249-3958. .
Ellinger VFD
The Ellinger Fire Department will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, August 4 at 7:30 p.m. It will drill on Wednesday, Aug. 18.
Ellinger Sewer and Water
The Ellinger Sewer and Water Supply Corporation will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, Aug. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Ellinger Fire Station.
Fayetteville Brethren Church
Fayetteville Brethren Church has services the second and fourth Saturdays of each month at 10 a.m. Other services are at Industry Brethren on the second, third and fourth Saturdays at 5 p.m., Wesley Brethren on Sundays at 9 a.m. and Nelsonville Brethren on Sundays at 10:15 a.m. Rev. Mike Groseclose leads all the services. The Nelsonville service is live streamed on Nelsonville Brethren’s Facebook page.
St. Mary’s Annual Church Feast
Mark your calendars for the St. Mary’s annual Church Feast. It is scheduled for Aug. 22 at the Ellinger C of C Hall.
Birthdays
Birthday wishes are extended to the following August celebrants : Kim Smidovec-Aug. 2; Cassie Staggs-3; Pauline Ott-5; Sandra Stephan-6; Jerry Hess-11; Garrett Flores-13; Shannon Hemmitt-15; Mary Ann Hatfield-17; Clayton Fritsch-20; Ryan Polasek and Margaret Michalsky-22; Jack Kifer-23; Mike Braswell-24; Madison Krenek-25; Douglas Minar-27; Patsy Hess-28; Matt Karisch and Pastor Marcia Kifer-29, and Bradley Klesel-30.
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