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Mt.Pleasant,Iowa

I have updated the list for the raffle on the auctions and raffle board. Thanks Don Young and Jerold Johnson for the new seeds for the raffle.
I have received only a few entries so far, please help if you can.
Thanks Marty

1/30/2008 5:50:34 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Mr. S....maybe a reminder, to all, as to what is this building a fund for??? The way I understand it is, a local group, helping the youth in yer community!!! Helping to raise funds for prizes for the kids that try to "Grow em BIG"!!! Lots of nice seeds in yer list!!! Peace, Wayne

1/30/2008 6:40:26 PM

Mt.Pleasant,Iowa

Thanks Wayne for the plug. Yes its for the adults and youth, like 4-H clubs. Last year we had 15 pumpkins and of those there was only 2 adult entries. We are trying to get new growers started and this will help. I hand out growing info with every entry and will talk to them during the year to help. I passed out over 500 pumpkin seeds and 250 watermelon seeds last year. I have started this years handouts and have packed over 400 seeds already and are only half done.
Steve Krug and I talked last night about getting the 4-H groups involved.We will work on this soon and may have like a regional weigh-off thing.You would still place at your weigh-off but also compete against other growers in your region for prizes. Sounds cool to me. Getting these young kids and 4-H groups involved will only help get this great hobby stronger.
Thanks Marty

1/30/2008 7:17:32 PM