Mountrail County 4-H Awards Day Held
The Mountrail County 4-H Awards Day was held Sunday, November 9 at the Mountrail County South Complex in Stanley.
4-H youth/adult members, parents and leaders gathered for the awards program in which a number of members were presented their participation year pins, Achievement Day awards, Horse Show awards, Year-End awards, Project Pins, and “Git R Dun” Awards. These awards were in recognition for the youth/leader participation and achievements in 4-H during the recently ended 2024-2025 4-H year.
Special honors were received by:
Mountrail County Friend of 4-H - Steve and Karen Babbitt
Steve and Karen may not be out in the spotlight but behind the scenes they do a lot for 4-H! Steve is the main volunteer that makes the Mountrail County 4-H Archery program successful. He helps lead the county and district winter archery season, fixes the equipment, and takes the time to hands on teach each youth participant and build their confidence. Steve and Karen keep things running smoothly for the Buyers Supper by seasoning/preparing, cooking and serving the meal. Karen is the main person behind the cameras at Achievement Days getting pictures of the static exhibitors and judges. They both are always willing to lend a helping hand where needed and are usually one of the last families that leave an event to help ensure everything is covered.
Club of the Year
Congratulations Ross Roughrider 4-H Club! The Ross Roughriders were awarded the Mountrail County ‘Club of the Year’ award at this year’s 4-H Awards and Recognition Day!
This is one of the highest honors to win and the Ross Roughriders have accomplished it many times over the years!
The Ross Roughriders 2024-2025 4-H Clubs consist of: Club Organizational Leaders - Amanda Hynek and Lisa Uran; Youth Members pictured: (back row) Gina Steele, Sadee Uran, Tessa Hynek, Trinity Hynek, Dayne Lund, Oliver Mell, Cora Ruland, Kaley Uran; (front row) Flynn Mell, Everett Hynek, Knute Roise, Sloan Ruland, Omni Roise, Briar Steele, and Dylan Uran. Youth Members (not pictured): Barrett Anderson, Colt Anderson, Annie Roise, Jessy Roise and Katy Roise, Briggs Lund, Owen Lund and Prairie Lund.
Outstanding Sr. 4-H’er And Key Club Award Recipient
Erika Littlefield, New Town - 12 year member as an Independent Member of Mountrail County 4-H
Outstanding Jr. 4-H’er
Ivy Johnson, Parshall - 3 year member of Mountrail Pioneers 4-H Club
Leader/Volunteer Recognition - The Mountrail County 4-H program would not be possible without our wonderful 4-H leaders/volunteers! Each year we take a moment to highlight those volunteers who have reached special milestone years, this includes first year volunteers and then in 5-year increments.
Thank you for your endless dedication to this program and the 4-H youth!
15 Year Adult Volunteer - Krista Littlefield, Steve Littlefield, Tammy Littlefield and Lynnette Vachal
5 Year Adult Volunteer - Ilene Enerson, Amanda Hynek, Wendy Maurer and Jennifer Old Rock
1 Year Adult Volunteer - Jack Babbitt, Chad Goodman, Anika Istilart and Cameron Istilart