Youth digest

Burke enters steer in competition

GENOA -- Morgan Burke, of Genoa, has entered one head of steer in the beef division of the 35th annual North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE).

The NAILE is recognized as the world’s largest purebred livestock show with more than 22,000 entries and nearly $700,000 in prizes and awards. Scheduled for Nov. 8-21, the event will take place at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky.

ACT workshop set for Thursday

COLUMBUS -- A workshop for high school students who want to prepare for the ACT will be offered from 5-9 p.m. Thursday in the West Education Center at Central Community College-Columbus.

The workshop, taught by Dick Lindquist and Mark Stegman, will focus on math, active reading, English and science and will share specific techniques and tricks for scoring high on the ACT.

Preregistration is required at least one week in advance. Cost for the workshop is $36, which includes handouts and a sack dinner.

For more information or to register, contact the CCC Extended Learning Services Office at 562-1293; toll-free at (877) 222-0780, ext. 1293; or e-mail to mhonke@cccneb.edu.