2009 Gooding County 4-H Oral Presentation Contest

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I would like to say that it is not easy to get up in front of a room and give a presentation the judges are lessening to your every word and watching your every move and scoring you while you are taking. It is hard when you are 12yrs old and even harder when you are only 8 yrs old.
I hope to see you all back next year. I think Everyone of the contestants did an outstanding job on their Presentations.

Juniors presentations must be 4 to 5 minutes, and Intermediate presentations must be 5 to 6 minutes long.

Juniors 1 Ag. Presentation - Purple Rosette to Madison Crawford 8yrs old - Proper Digestion to Avoid Indigestion. Blue ribbon Dana Whitesell 9yrs old - "The Perfect Pig Shelter".

Junior 2 Ag. Presentation - Purple Rosette Brad Whitesell 11yrs old - "Can Your Pigs Put Money in Your Piggy Bank"

Intermediate Ag Presentations - Purple Rosette Cora Isaacs 12yrs old - "The Beef Niche Markets". Blue Ribbon Brianna Reed 12yrs old - "Llama101: Maintaining a Happy, Healthy Llama".

Junior 2 Miscellaneous Presentation - Purple Rosette Matthew Wisniewski 11yrs old - " Photosynthesis: The Wonder of Plants".

FCS Presentation Junior 1- Purple Rosette Christin Wisniewski 8yrs - " Delicious & Simple Carrot Salad".

Intermediate FCS Presentation - Purple Rosette Hannah Wisniewski 13yrs old - " Perfect Pastry for Tasty Pie". Blue Ribbon Cora Isaacs 12 yrs old - " Berry Cold Berry Good Freezer Jam".

Dramatic Presentation - Purple Rosette Justin Langley 11yrs old " A Cowboy's Way of Life".

A special Thank you to the Judges, for giving up their afternoon. Marie and Robbin thanks so much for all that you do for the 4-H program.

2009 Gooding County 4-H Style Revue

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Now that our Projects are done comes the fun part showing it off to the world!

List of contestants:
Intermediate Clothing Projects: Cora Isaacs , Hannah Wisniewski
Junior 1 Clothing Projects: Magan Bigler, Carlo Carrilo, Christin Wisniewski, Cassie Woodland
Junior Modeling Projects: Jessy Faulkner, Erin Langley
Intermediate Modeling Project: Shelby Trent, Hannah Wisniewski,
Senior Modeling: Timberly Trent
Clover Bud Models: Hannah Ruby

Judging Criteria:
Smiles comfortably
Posture is straight
Shows all of outfit to all audience
Modeling appropriate for outfit
Smooth turns
Outfit fits well
Personal grooming
Good choice of accessories
Handles clothing with ease
Poise-handles situation calmly
Style and color attractive on 4-Her
Fabric appropriate for pattern ( clothing Project)
Style appropriate for age (modeling Project)
color combination and trim pleasing
Garment pressed and clean
Hems smooth and even (clothing project)
Narration is catchy and informative ( modeling)

Now we all have to wait for the first day of the Fair to see how we did!

Special Thanks to:
Judges :
Lachell Taylor
Helen Hopkins
Leah Scott

Narrator:
Leana Patterson

Stage Decorations:
Blaze 'N' Boosts 4-H Club

A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO
Marie Baucum
Who does what ever it take to make our 4-H year Great!

Fair 2009 starts

Today start the beginning of the fair for all 4-H projects. Today is the market animal record book interviews. We must have our books up to date, and be able to answer questions about our market projects. I have study and worked with my steers and I am ready. I will let you know how I did as soon as I find out.

Did You Know?

The 4-H Name & Emblem is a highly valued mark with in our country's history. As such it was granted a very unique and special status; it is in a category similar to the Presidential Seal and the Olympic Emblem. This federal protection makes it a mark into and of itself with protection that supersedes the limited authorities of both a trademark and a copyright. As a result, responsibility and stewardship for the 4-H Name & Emblem were not given to the U.S. Patent Office but were given to a higher level of the federal government, a member of the Cabinet, the Secretary of Agriculture. The Secretary has responsibility for the 4-H Name and Emblem, at the direct request of Congress.
The "18 USC 707" is the statement in the United States Code that outline the protection of the 4-H Name & Emblem.

I found this information while reading my 2009 4-H fair book.

All Most Fair Time

It is just 30 days to fair time; I am putting the finishing touches on my sewing project. I have finished my quilt, canning, and leather projects and paper work.

I have started to wash and groom my steers every day, and I am working with my steers practicing my showing skill.

I am also working on my speech and modeling.

when it is all done I will have competed 7 different projects.
After the judging is over I will post pictures of all my projects and awards.

It Might Rain Tonight

It might rain tonight so Mom, Dad and I went out to tarp all our hay. We did not have enough tarps so we Call My uncle Darrel; he works for ITC Services inc. they make tarps. Uncle Darrel came right over and brought us a tarp and showed Dad how to put it on. Dad said it was the quickest and easiest tarps that he has ever used, and that we won't be buying tarps from any one but ITC from now on.

So if you need any tarps and don't want to spend hours tarping you should call ITC Services and ask for Darrel L Green 1-208-280-0271 or 1-887-TARP-HAY

These guys make tarps for:
Hay
Silage
Trucks
Commodity's
you can buy or rent them
Dad liked the tarps so much; we even put up a sign on my calf shed.

Western Heritage Gathering & Ranch Rodeo Was A Sucess!

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My Grandma Helen, Grandpa Harold and I competed in the Draft horse competition and took home a total of 4 blue ribbons and 4 red ribbons.

As you can see the drivers in this contest came in all sizes and ages, It is a way of life for some here in Idaho. Driving a team of horses is fun and it keep are heritage alive.

Where I live we see the sheep herdsman wagons all the time, but I had never seen them up close or the inside, so I thought you might like to see what the herdsman wagons looked like too.
I think these wagons would be fun for camping, don't you!

At night there was a ranch hand rodeo also.

So many people worked hard and together to make the event happen It is impossible to list everyone because so many people pitched in to help. But two people really need to be mentioned because they made this event happen . They are Jeff Cole and Carmen Stevens. Those of you who are 4-H members, leaders and parents who helped A big thank You.

Last but not least thanks to all in the Gooding and other communities for coming out and supporting our 4-H program.