SOUTHERN PRIDE 4-H GOES CAMPING

Pictured – Back Row – Savanna Whitsel, Joce Whitsel, Gracie Long, DeShane Goshorn, Keith and Katie Anderson. Second Row – Justin Whitsel, Scotty Goshorn, Chance Goshorn, Alayna Gaff. Front Row – Kolton Gaff and Richard Bucher

Southern Pride Club members enjoyed a "tent" camp out on June 9-10 at Cowans Gap State Park. Members and families enjoyed a cookout for supper, then fishing, games and late night snacks of mountain pies and smores over the campfire. The next morning, everyone enjoyed a very appetizing breakfast of eggs, bacon and toast prepared over the camp fire by chef Dan Gaff . The day ended with club members completing a tie dye project with the help of Carrie and Katie Anderson, club leader and club president. Those participating included Dan, Alayna, and Kolton Gaff, Ellen and Gracie Long, Wayne, Carrie, Katie and Keith Anderson, Jennifer, Scotty, Chance, DeShane Goshorn, Jon, Jess, Joce and Justin Whitsel , Savanah Whitsel and Bonnie, Richard and Rich Bucher and special quests Monica, Shyanne, Jenna and Hayden Wible.

Respectfully Submitted by – Gracie Long, News Reporter

Summer Break Off to a Busy Start for Southern Pride

Southern Pride 4H Club participated in the annual Memorial Day Parade May 26th in Three Springs hosted by the Three Springs Fire Department and Lions Club. Club members threw bouncy balls during the parade to anticipating parade watchers. Wet weather did not dampen the spirit of the club. The club received Third Place for the float entries.

Respectfully Submitted by – Gracie Long, News Reporter
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SOUTHERN PRIDE 4-H HOLDS MINI SHOWMANSHIP CLINIC

Pictured are: Katie Anderson with her Dairy Beef, Molly & Libby Sarra with their baby Nubian Goats, Macy Fisher who helped with swine, Megan Notestine holding her rabbit, Mandy Fisher with sheep, Kalee Anderson with goat and Taylor Maslanik with her horse.

The regular monthly meeting of the Southern Pride 4-H club was held June 7 at the property of Kevin and Adaria Woodward who most graciously offered the use of their barn to the club as well. Carrie Anderson, Club Leader, began the meeting with announcements and an important lesson on ethics which is required for all 4H members. The remainder of the meeting was then run "workshop" style with members divided into groups according to the types of animals they show and work with. The groups rotated to the various stations to benefit members who work with more than one type of animal. Members learned fitting and showmanship skills at the various stations. A big thanks to the teen leaders, volunteers & parents who led the various groups. These included Wes Planthaver and Ellen Long, Megan Notestine - rabbits, Taylor and Tammy Maslanik-horses, Macy and Mandy Fisher -pigs, Wayne and Carrie Anderson -sheep, Kalee Anderson – goats, Katie Anderson and Shannon Fegan- Dairy Beef. After members were done at the various stations Tammy, Mandy and Macy Fisher had a Stockmans contest for club members to view various pieces of livestock equipment. Top three winners of the contest were Kalee, Mikara and Katie Anderson. Refreshments were enjoyed by all and provided by The Gaff, Fisher and Anderson families. The next club outing will be July 5th, pool party at Three Springs and July 12th Orbisonia Fire Hall, regular club meeting.

Respectfully Submitted by – Gracie Long, News Reporter

Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club

Members of the Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club attended a Livestock Showmanship Clinic held at the Huntingdon County Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 25, 2011. Pictured top row L-R: Tommy Zinobile, Noah Buckley, Katrina Bliss, Aspen Buckley, Heidi Bliss, Abbey Cresswell, Brooke Shee, Brandi Hobble, Madeline Suba, Jaymee Heeter, Aryan Oakman. Bottom Row L-R: Rylan Boone, Katlyn Boone, Jessica Heeter, Jeremy Hamman, and Bruin Waite. Member not picture who attended the morning session: Cora Waite.

Submitted by: Bruin Waite, TCCA 4-H Club News Reporter

Pork Pizzazz 4-H Club

On June 29, the Pork Pizzazz 4-H Club held their monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m.. at the Huntingdon County Extension Office. Under Old Business, a few members attended
4-H camp and shared their experiences. 4-Hers were reminded to look for buyers and sponsors. Under New Business, the club discussed that the 4-H Food Booth is looking for kitchen workers for 6 hour shifts. If anyone was interested, contact Morgan at the Extension Office. The club's shift is on Monday from 10:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Fair clean up day is July 30, 2011 at the fairgrounds. The club's shirts arrived. The club leader, Vicki Hamman did the quality assurance training with all club members.

The meeting was then adjourned by Allie Miller and seconded by Erin Forgy.

Respectfully submitted by Brooke and William Emergy, Club Reporters

Huntingdon County 4-H Beef Club

On June 15, 2011 the 4-H Beef Club held their monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. The American Pledge was led by Jordan Harnish and the 4-H Pledge was led by Austin Harnish. There were no secretary or treasurer's reports given. On June 25th there will be a showmanship clinic. You must register by June 23rd in order to attend. Under New Business, the fair packets are due on July 1st. Members of the club should be looking for sponsors. The next meeting will be on July 20 2011 in the show ring at the Huntingdon County Fairgrounds at 6 p.m. John Nichols wil be presenting how to correctly clip your animals. You are to bring a covered dish with food. The club then had the Quality Assurance and Good Production Practices 1-3 so all members can show. The meeting was then adjourned by Austin Harnish and seconded by Brooke Emery.

Submitted by William Emery, News reporter

Huntingdon County 4-H Beef Club

On June 4, 2011 the 4-H Beef Club did some community service work. The Beef Club went to the fairgrounds , holding paint brushes and cans of gray paint. They painted the show gates for the large show arena. Kids and parents spent time painting a lot of gates. Some kids went home with grey paint in their hair or on their arms (maybe both) but after they were finished, the club felt good about the time they spent painting the gates.

Pictured:
First Row (left to right) Will Nichols, Karen Nichols, Jordan Harnish, William Emery, Nate C. and Lydia B.
Middle Row: (left to right) Don Nichols, Allie M.,Butch D., Tracy M., Austin Harnish, Hayden C., Brooke Emery, Kelsey Dysard, Jacob Brown, Scott Brown.
Back Row: Austin G. and Sandy C.