ARBA DISTRICT 5

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It is with great sadness that I let everyone know that Tom Little’s son has passed away. The entire District 5 membership's heartfelt sympathies go out to Tom, Mary and their family during this most difficult time.

Jeffery Wade Little, 44, a supervisor at LaFarge Corp. left this life suddenly, Sunday, March 4, 2012. Visitation with the family will be 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 9 at Downing and Lahey Mortuary East. Service 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 10 at East Heights United Methodist Church, 4407 E. Douglas. Interment in Elmwood Cemetery, 501 E. 12th Ave., Augusta, KS. Preceded in death by sister, Cindy M. Lane. Survivors: wife, DeeDee; sons, Chance and Cade of the home; nieces and nephews, Brandon Friesen, Brystal Friesen and Britney Friesen, Hunter Lane, Gresyn Lane and Kenedi Lane; parents, Tommy J. and Mary Frances Little of Andover; grandmother, Arlene Jerret of Arkansas City, KS; many friends and extended family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Jeff W. Little Children’s Educational Fund, payable to: DeeDee Little, 1643 Fabrique St., Wichita, KS, 67218.

Peoria/Tazewell Youth Rabbit Workshop

On Saturday, March 17, 2012 from 2pm until 6pm at the Tazwell County Extention Office in Pekin, IL there will be a rabbit workshop open to 4H and FFA members. We encourage all youth and their parents interested in Rabbits to attend. Click here for details.

Congrats to Kansas Youth!
The State of Kansas had an excellent showing in the Youth Contests at this year’s ARBA Nationals. Even with all the issues and changes that took place the kids where always smiling and laughing through the entire week. Kansas had nineteen kids representing the state in Indiana, plus many who entered contests but didn’t attend. Almost every one of the kids placed or won at one of the many contest. The Sr Team won third place in the identification contest, and Intermediate team of five girls won first place in the judging contest.


Thanks to Sara Michaud for the information and picture

Linsey Rogers had a great week for her first Nationals and first time competing in the youth contest. Linsey won Best of Breed Satin and Best of Group 2. A Big Congrats to Blake Foraker for passing his judges test there are Nationals. Chelsea Tucker had a great end to her final year competing in the youth contests winning several awards in achievement and 1st Runner up Queen. Chelsea will be missed in the youth area but watch out Open she has an eye for those animals. .

For detailed results of the ARBA Youth Contests, they can be accessed by going to the YOUTH page on the ARBA website at www.arba.net

Be sure to click on the District News link each time you visit the site. The newest addition is the breeder listing page. See the District News page for how to add your information to this page.

Please feel free to contact me directly about any ARBA related comments or concerns you may have at rwgehr@cbcast.com

Click here to read the latest District 5 report from Dick Gehr

.Website updated - November 10, 2011