Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club

The Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club attended a farm tour at Barnett's Dairy Farm on Saturday, April 17, 2010. Pictured above (left to right) Chris Barnett, Jessica Heeter, Kaitlyn Boone, Abbey Cresswell, Cody Johnson, Faith Barnett, Natalee Buckley, Brandi Hobble, McKenna Curfman, Rylan Boone, Macie Hicks, Cora Waite, Quentin Flasher, Levi Johson, Cole Hicks and Kane Waite.

Respectfully submitted by Cora Waite

Mini Whinnies 4-H Club

The Mini Whinnies held their monthly meeting on Sunday, February 21 at the Extension Office. Officers for the club were elected as follows:

Emily Peters - President
Carly Rudy - Vice President and news reporter
Heather Rearick - Secretay & Scrapbook
Hanna Spicer - Treasurer

Cllub members chose what kind of project kit they wanted to make for their model horses and started making them. All first year members are to make a bridle or alter. As members reached certain points in their projects, they took a break and Leader Chris Armagost reviewed discipline, color, breed of the models on display. Another box of candy bars were given out to any member who wished to sell more.

Next meeting will be held on Sunday, March 21st from 2 - 4 p.m. in the Extension Office Meeting Room.

Submitted by Carly Rudy

Minnie Whinnies 4-H Club

The Mini Whinnies held their monthly meeting on Sunday, March 21, 2010 at the Extension Office. Club members handed in their money from candy bar sales. The Top seller and winner ofthe limited ediciton model horse will be announced at the next meeting. Members were reminded to register on line with eData by April 1st. Then, club members worked on finished up their halter, bridle and saddle kits. After they were completed, a picture was taken of their model with their completed kit. These pictures are to be palced in their 4-H project book. As their pictures were finished, Leader Chris Armagost guided each member through the display of model's quizzing on colors, breeds, and disciplines. Leader Helen Boonie asked the members if they would be interested in showing their models at the Huntingdon County Fair and State 4-H Horse Show in Harrisburg in October. It was decided that everyone would show at the fair and members could decide after the District Roundup on August 21 and 22 if they wanted to show States in Harrisburg due to possible show time conflicts.

The next meeting will be Sunday, April 18th from 2-4 p.m. in the Extension Office Meeting room.
Submitted by Carly Rudy

Minnie Whinnies 4-H Club

The Minnie Whinnies held their monthly meeting on Sunday, April 18th at the Extension Office. Hanna Spicer read the treasurers report and it was approved as presented. The top seller of candy bars and winner of the limited edition model horse ended in a tie - Heather Rearick and Hanna Spicer - both received a model horse donated by Leader Helen Boonie. Club members finished up their project kids as needed. Other members were shown how to make up their showmanship cards. After learning how to prepare their showmanship cards, members were guided through the model horse display to learn the different gaits the models were in.

The next meeting will be Sunday, May 16th from 2 - 4 p.m. in the Extension Meeting Room.

Trougth Creek Communtiy Adventurers 4-H Club

The TCCA 4-H Club held a meeting at the United Methodist Church in Cassvill April 12, beginning with a presentation on farm safety.

Kelsey Dysard, the 2009/2010 Huntingdon County Fair Queen gave a presentation on farm safety with a fun farm safety game at the end. The business Segment of the meeting followed.

Club members wishing to attend 4-H camp will be selling hoagies from the Side Street Deli till April 22nd, delivery is scheduled for April 29th. Club tee shirts were handed out to the new members. Members who attended the glow bowing night at Holiday Bowl reported that it was a fun filled night with family and friends. A feeder pig has been purchased by the Waite Family for the club's animal project to be sold at the Huntingdon County Fair this August. Funds raised with the project will be used to purchase club shared equipment. Livestock Tagging Day is May 1st at the Fairgrounds at 9 a.m. until noon.

A Dairy Farm tour was held on Saturday, April 17 at the Barnett Dairy Farm in Todd, PA from 2 -4 p.m. Club members were given a tour of the modern, robot operated, dairy farm owned by Christ BArnett and his family. A Johnson Hall craft workshop was held Sunday, April 18th at the United MEthodist Church, Cassville.

The next meeting is scheudled for Monday, May 10 at the United Methodist Church in Cassville starting at 6:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by Cora Waite

Southern Pride 4-H Club

Pictured are: Hanna Booher, Kaley Booher, Katie Anderson, Amanda Granlun, Kalee Anderson, Mikara Anderson, Michaela Gartland and Libby Sarra. A very special thank you to Linda and Holly for taking the time to show the group about this project.

A few of the members of the Southern Pride 4-H club met Tuesday, April6th at Precious Petals flower shop in Oribsonia. The owner, Linda Wakefield showed the girls through the shop and talked about different types of arrangements and also showed the members serveral different types of houseplans and how to transplant and separate plants. Linda and 4-H Volunteer Holly Anderson taught the girls how to arrange fresh flowers with foam or without foarm piecese and also how to make several types of bows. The members plan on meeting at the shop again later in the summer to work on projects for the Huntingdon County Fair.

Southern Pride 4-H Club

The Southern Pride 4-H club held their regular monthly meeting on April 6th at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Community State Bank of Orbisonia. Leader Carrie Anderson led the teen mentoring program, all teens sat with younger members. Vice President Camden Woodward call the meeting to order. American and 4-H pledges were led by Garret Cramer and DeShane Goshorn. Secretary Liz Scott took roll call and read the secretary's report. Treasurer Keith Anderson gave the treasurers report. Motion to approve the report was given by Kaley Booher. Carrie Anderson announced the club has 45 members and 12 adult leaders and volunteer enrolled. Carrie thanked all the parents and members for getting enrolled by April 1st and also thanks all the parents and volunteers for helping and having such a positive attitude. Vice President then welcomed new members Hanna Booher, Gracie Long, Macy Fisher, Amanda Fisher, Megan Nmotestine, Shavonna Fegan, Brooks and Madison Walker, McKenzie and Lily Yohn.

Under new business: April 10 will be fundraiser delivery, April 24th the club will meet at Brenneman's Meat Market in Huntingdon for a tour to learn about beef, swine and goat meat cuts. Also, on the 24th at the Fairgrounds there will be a public yard sale to benefit the Horse clubs. May 1st is tag day - everyone showing livestock must have their animals tagged this day. All members showing breeding beef, breeding sheep and meat pen rabbits will need to have forms filled out and turned in by May 1st. Leaders discussed having a special meeting in June to practice showmanship with all species. This meeting will be held at Wayne and Carrie's home. Share-A-Project was done by Bower and Orion Sarra. They had several origami displays and then had the club participate in making origami. The club had a very fun time with this activity. Snack was provided by the Parsons and Whitsel families. Vice President Camden adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by Liz Scott, Secretary

Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club

Members of the Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club enjoyed a fun-filled night of bowling at the Holiday Bowl on Saturday evening, March 27, 2010.

Back Row - pictured from left to right:

Keri Marino, Abbey Cresswell, Katlyn Boone, Kendra Donelson, Lindsey Donelson, Kayle Morgan and Kelsey Morgan.

Middle Row - pictured from left to right:

Natalee Buckely, Brandi Hobble, Cora Waite, McKenna Curfman, Katrina Bliss

Bottom Row - pictured from left to right:

Hillaire Harkleroad, Rylan Boone, Bruin Waite, Macie Hicks, Kane Waite, Devin Harkleroad and Colton Morgan.

Southern Pride 4-H Club

The Southern Pride 4-H Club held their regular monthly meeting on March 2nd at 6:30 p.m. in the community room at Community State Bank. President Libby Sarra called the meeting to order. Pledges were led by Anna Goshorn and Michaela Gartland. Leader Carrie Anderson introduced the club mentoring program. All teens sat with younger age member to help them follow along during the meeting and also to allow the teens to get to know the younger members better. The club will continue to do this during club meetings. Reports were then read by Secretary Liz Scott and Treasurer Keith Anderson. Under old business - the club enjoyed an evening of bowling February 7th at Holiday Bowl. February 27th - 7 members and 4 leaders attended the officer/leader training at Juniata College. March 11th club livestock leaders and members held a special project meeting to work on project books and review animal body parts and meat cuts. The meeting was well attended and leaders would like to continue to meet once monthly until fair time. Under New Business, Adopt A Highway was held March 27th and 30 members attended to help collect litter along Route 35 in Shade Gap. After the work was completed, the club enjoyed ice cream cones at The Gap Store. April 1st is the deadline for Edata registration for all club members. April 10th will be the fundraiser delivery date - all members that sold items are to meet at Sandy Ridge Market at 8 a.m. All members showing goats were informed that they are now able to show a doe or wether for a market project. The club agreed to send money to the Junior Livestock Committee for replacement water bowls in the dairy beef barn. Share A Project for March was done by Taylor Maslanik, Kalee Anderson and Mikara Anderson. They explained the difference between ponies and horses, talked about outfits and uniforms for showing and talked about showmanship and competitions. Game and Song Leader Derrick Cramer had a game. The Goshorn family's provided snacks. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. by President Libby Sarra. The next meeting will be held April 6th at 6:30 p.m. at Community State Bank of Orbisonia. New members are welcome to attend.

Respectfully submitted by Elizabeth Scott, Secretary

Southern Pride 4-H Club

Southern Pride 4-H club met at Shade Gap, March 27th for their community service project. The members did Adopt-A-Highway on Route 35 that covered a little more than 3 miles. 30 members and 12 adults attended the project. While collecting litter, member Keith Anderson found a $10.00 bill and donated the money to the club to help pay for snacks. After completion of the project, the club met at The Gap Store for ice cream cones.

Pictured are: Front Row - Molly Sarra, Kolton Gaff, Garret Cramer, Joce Whitsel, Mikara Anderson, Scotty Goshorn, Chance Goshorn.
2nd Row - Isahia Kauffman, Malachi Kauffman, Orion Sarra, Bower Sarra, Keith Anderson, Deshane Goshorn, Libby Sarra, Gracie Long and Rebecca Parsons. 3rd Row - Kaley Booher, Lexie Parks, Brandon Beam, Chris Barnish, Derrick Cramer, Mason Parks, Katie Anderson, Alison Parsons, Liz Scott, Kalee Anderson, Morgan Maslanik, Amanda Granlun, Mykeshia Goshorn, and Dane Woodward. Present but not available for the picture was Curtis Starr.

Submitted by Mykeshia Goshorn