SOUTHERN PRIDE HOLDS PROJECT WORK DAY

On Sunday, January 15 the Southern Pride 4-H club met to have a project work day. We worked in groups on our project books and learning centers. The club focused on Quality Assurance identifing, tagging and tracking for livestock projects. A few members also learned how to make a fleece blanket and a scrapbook page. Respectfully Submitted By: Kaley Booher

Southern Pride 4-H Club

On January 3rd, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. the Southern Pride 4-H club held their meeting at the Orbisonia fire hall. The meeting was called to order by President, Kalee Anderson. Scotty and Deshane Goshorn led the pledges. Jr. Secretary, Mikara Anderson took roll call and Secretary Lily Yohn read the secretary report from the December meeting. Keith Anderson and Garret Cramer read the treasurers report. Special guest, Kayla Wright, Huntingdon County Fair Queen showed the club how to make butter and taught about farm safety. Old Business: If anyone had projects to enter into the Farm Show Holly Anderson should be contacted. Sign-up sheets for the 2012 projects were available. The officers met to discuss the activity schedule for the year. New Business: Activity schedule/budget of 2012 was handed out and motions were made to approve the 2012 schedule. January 15th was a project workday for all livestock and Johnson Hall projects. Mikara Anderson and Raven Booher talked to the club about their goats. Game leader, Bower Sara showed the club a game. Adjourned by President, Kalee Anderson. Next meeting will be held February 7th, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted By : Lily Yohn – Club Secretary

Southern Pride 4-H Club

Pictured, Katie Anderson, Kalee Anderson, Kaley Booher, Gracie Long, Mikara Anderson and Keith Anderson SOUTHERN PRIDE AT THE FARM SHOW Seven members of the Southern Pride 4-H club entered projects at the Pennsylvania 2012 Farm Show. Kalee Anderson took projects that involved horticulture. Katie Anderson took clothing and textiles, horticulture and also took her breeding sheep. Mikara Anderson did family living, crafts and hobbies and Farm Shows got talent. Gracie Long took several of her breeding rabbits. Keith Anderson took three breed sheep. Kaley Booher entered a Hershey’s cocoa cake for foods and nutrition. Macy Fisher (not pictured) entered a ginger bread barn/house. All the members came back with wonderful experiences and several members brought back a few blue ribbons! Way to go Southern Pride. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY: Kaley Booher

SOUTHERN PRIDE 4-H CLUB TOP SELLER FOR 2011 FUNDRAISER

During the Southern Pride 4-H meeting on December 6, 2011 members Xavier and Hayden Wright were awarded a trophy for selling the most ham sandwiches. They sold 95 sandwiches. Great job guys! Submitted by Kaley Booher – News Reporter

The Southern Pride 4-H Club

On December 6th, 2011 the Southern Pride 4-H club held their meeting. President Kalee Anderson called the meeting to order. The American Pledge was lead by Katie Anderson and Keith Anderson lead the 4-h pledge. Roll call was taken by Jr. Secretary, Mikara Anderson. Secretary, Lily Yohn gave the secretary report. Keith Anderson and Garret Cramer gave the treasurers report. Raven Booher, Jr. Vice President, presented the fundraisers trophy to Xavier and Hayden Wright. Vice President introduced Special guest, Tami Smith. Tami spoke to the club about the care of a dairy beef. Everyone brought in canned food items which Steve Scott took to the food bank. Under old business, the endowment balance was paid in full. Tammy Maslanik, and Wayne and Carrie Anderson attended quality assurance training in November for livestock leaders. Training for all members doing livestock projects will begin in January. Congratulations to Hannah Parsons and Keith Anderson for winning outstanding 4-H awards at a county level. Several teens visited all four elementary schools on November 14th . Under new business, discussion about taking family living project to the Farm Show. Sign up sheets for 2012 projects for the fair where available, all members were to sign up so that project books can be ordered. Kalee and Mikara Anderson, and Katie and Keith Anderson talked to the club about various projects they took to Johnson Hall. Recreational Leader Bower Sara showed the club how to make an origami Christmas tree out of a magazine, all members made a Origami tree out of recycled magazines. Kalee Anderson then adjourned the meeting. Snack was provided my all members who brought Christmas cookies. The next meeting will be held January 3rd, 2012. Submitted By: Lily Yohn

Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club

Members of the Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club are pictured with various awards received at the 2011 Huntingdon County Fair. Pictured back rowfrom L-R: Brandy Hobble, Jessica Heeter, Abbey Cresswell, Tommy Zinobile, Katlyn Boone, and Bethaney Brown. Bottom row L-R: Jaymee Heeter, Cora Waite, Rylan Boone, Jeremy Hamman, and Bruin Waite A regular Monthly meeting for the Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club was held on Monday, September 12, 2011 at the United Methodist Church in Cassville. Club members turned in completed project record books and officer books. A committee was formed to discuss float options for the local Halloween parades to be held in October. Committee members will meet on Sunday, October 2, 2011 at T&T's Restaurant in Three Springs, starting at 1:45 pm. Each committee members is asked to present a theme idea for the 4-H Halloween float. Continuing the clubs devotion to community Service, members will help the Trough Creek Valley Fire Company serve meals during the October Fest at the Lion's Community Building on September 24 and 25, 2011. The next 4-H Alpaca Club meeting is scheduled for Saturday, October 8 at the Mt. Terrace Alpaca Farm, starting at 11:00 am. The next regular meeting for the Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club is scheduled for Monday, October 10 at the United Methodist Church in Cassville, PA starting at 6:30 pm. This will be the start of the 2011-2012 project year and officer nominations will be conducted. New members are welcome to join in the fun. Submitted by: Bruin Waite, News Reporter

Pictured, Back row: Keith Anderson, Raven Booher, Hillaire Harkleroad, Middle row: Shavonna Fegan, Kaley Booher and Kalee Anderson. Kneeling is Lily Yohn, Joce Whitsel and Mikara Anderson.

SOUTHERN PRIDE DISPLAYS CHRISTMAS TREE
The Southern Pride club officers met at the Three Springs Ambulance Building on Saturday November 26 to put together and decorate a Christmas tree. The tree was white with green ornaments. The ornaments were hand made by various club members. Ornaments were felt hats and mittens, ceramics apples and clovers, and quilted hearts. The theme of the Christmas tree was “Head, Hands, Heart and Health”. With help from the officers, parents, and friends the club put together the tree in less than one hour.

Members of the Trough Creek Commuity Adventurers 4-H Club attended the annual 4-H Awards Banquet on Saturday, November 5, 2011 held at the Smithfield Volunteer Fire Hall. Several club members took awards and honors home including Bruin Waite, Abbey Cresswell, and Bethaney Brown for perfect attendance; Natalee Buckley with 1st place honors for Club Historian; Bruin Waite with 2nd place honors for Club News Reporter; and Jessica Heeter with 1st place honers for Club Vice Prsident. Kelsey and Kayla Morgan also took Grand and Reserve Grand Champion honors for Hay and Foriage entries in Johnson Hall at the Huntingdon County Fair.



Members in attendance L-R Back Row: Kelsey Morgan, Brandi Hobble, Brooke Shee, Abbey Cresswell, Jessica Heeter, Kayla Morgan, and Samantha Bliss. Middle Row: Katrina Bliss, Kolton Morgan, Bruin Waite, Cora Waite, Jaymee Heeter, Heidi Bliss, Kaitlynne Brown, and Bethaney Brown. Bottom Row: Callie Garlock, Magnus Waite, and Kane Waite

SOUTHERN PRIDE 4-H YEARLY FALL FUNDRAISER

During the Southern Pride 4-H meeting on November 1, 2011 the club made ham sandwiches. Our club sold just over our goal of 1,000 sandwiches and the club assembled these sandwiches in 1 hour. We couldn't have accomplished this in so little time without the help of the parents and Shannon and Lori Cramer, who organized and planned the fundraiser. We would also like to thank John and Jennifer Goshorn for making arrangments to use Parish Hall at St. Mary's Catholic Church for assembly. Proceeds from this fundraiser sale will be used in our 2012 club activity schedule for things like our Adopt-A-Highway, activities, field trips and parades. It will also be used for some livestock equipment that our club needs to invest in, such as a set of guards that will be used to clip swine and large fans to use in the Dairy Beef barn. The club will be participating in Community projects that may also need finances.

Respectfully Submitted : Kaley Booher - News Reporter

Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club

Members of the Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club attended a Halloween Party on Sunday, October 30, 2011 at the Lions Community Building in Cassville, PA. Club members participated in several games including a pumpkin carving contest. Pictured with their pumpkin from L-R: top row - Brooke Shee, Kaitlynne Brown, Abbey Cresswell, Noah Buckley, Bethaney Brown, Brandi Hobble, Evan Germaux, and Cora Waite; bottom row - Jeremy Hamman, Bruin Waite, Magnus Waite, Carson Prough, Casey Prough, Kolton Morgan, and Callie Garlock

Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club

Members of the Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club are pictured with various awards received at the 2011 Huntingdon County Fair. Pictured back rowfrom L-R: Brandy Hobble, Jessica Heeter, Abbey Cresswell, Tommy Zinobile, Katlyn Boone, and Bethaney Brown. Bottom row L-R: Jaymee Heeter, Cora Waite, Rylan Boone, Jeremy Hamman, and Bruin Waite


A regular Monthly meeting for the Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club was held on Monday, September 12, 2011 at the United Methodist Church in Cassville. Club members turned in completed project record books and officer books.

A committee was formed to discuss float options for the local Halloween parades to be held in October. Committee members will meet on Sunday, October 2, 2011 at T&T's Restaurant in Three Springs, starting at 1:45 pm. Each committee members is asked to present a theme idea for the 4-H Halloween float. Continuing the clubs devotion to community Service, members will help the Trough Creek Valley Fire Company serve meals during the October Fest at the Lion's Community Building on September 24 and 25, 2011.

The next 4-H Alpaca Club meeting is scheduled for Saturday, October 8 at the Mt. Terrace Alpaca Farm, starting at 11:00 am. The next regular meeting for the Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club is scheduled for Monday, October 10 at the United Methodist Church in Cassville, PA starting at 6:30 pm. This will be the start of the 2011-2012 project year and officer nominations will be conducted. New members are welcome to join in the fun.

Submitted by: Bruin Waite, News Reporter

Trough Creek Community Adventureres 4-H Club

Members of the Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club are pictured with various awards received at the 2011 Huntingdon County Fair. Pictured back rowfrom L-R: Brandy Hobble, Jessica Heeter, Abbey Cresswell, Tommy Zinobile, Katlyn Boone, and Bethaney Brown. Bottom row L-R: Jaymee Heeter, Cora Waite, Rylan Boone, Jeremy Hamman, and Bruin Waite


A regular Monthly meeting for the Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club was held on Monday, September 12, 2011 at the United Methodist Church in Cassville. Club members turned in completed project record books and officer books.

A committee was formed to discuss float options for the local Halloween parades to be held in October. Committee members will meet on Sunday, October 2, 2011 at T&T's Restaurant in Three Springs, starting at 1:45 pm. Each committee members is asked to present a theme idea for the 4-H Halloween float. Continuing the clubs devotion to community Service, members will help the Trough Creek Valley Fire Company serve meals during the October Fest at the Lion's Community Building on September 24 and 25, 2011.

The next 4-H Alpaca Club meeting is scheduled for Saturday, October 8 at the Mt. Terrace Alpaca Farm, starting at 11:00 am. The next regular meeting for the Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club is scheduled for Monday, October 10 at the United Methodist Church in Cassville, PA starting at 6:30 pm. This will be the start of the 2011-2012 project year and officer nominations will be conducted. New members are welcome to join in the fun.

Submitted by: Bruin Waite, News Reporter

Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club

Members of the Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club attended a Rabbit Showmanship Clinic held at the Huntingdon County Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 9, 2011. The Clinic was sponsored by the Rabbit Ranchers 4-H Club. 4-H members and their rabbits worked on showmanship skills instructed by Brooke Emery and leaders of the Rabbit Ranchers 4-H Club.

Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H club members in attendance with their showmanship rabbits : Back Row L-R: Kaitlyn Boone, Heidi Bliss, Brandi Hobble, Bethany Brown
Bottom Row L-R: Evan Germaux, Katrina Bliss, Aspen Buckley, Cora Waite, Noah Buckley, Bruin Waite, Rylan Boone, Abbey Cresswell, Kaitlynne Brown

Submitted by: Bruin Waite

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.

Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club

Pictured top row L-R: Samantha Bliss - 2011 Dairy Princess, Katrina Bliss - 2011 Dairy Maid, Kaitlynne Brown, Abbey Cresswell, Kayla Morgan, Natalee Buckley, Kelsey Morgan, Jessica Heeter, Tommy Zinobile, Brooke Shee and Heidi Bliss - Dairy Cow.

bottom row L-R: Cora Waite, Jaymee Heeter, Bruin Waite, Bethaney Brown, and Aryan Oakman.

Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club

The Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club held a meeting at the United Methodist Church in Cassville on Monday, June 13, 2011. The meeting was called to order by club president Cora Waite. Guest speaker and club member Samantha Bliss, 2011 Dairy Princess gave a demonstration on the nutrients in milk. The Diary Princess also demonstrated how to make homemade ice cream using milk, two zip lock bags, vanilla, salt and ice. Each club member was able to make a single serving of ice cream by shaking their own bags.
A report was given by club county council representatives Abbey Cresswell and Brooke Shee. Club members attending 4-H camp in June held a ham and cheese sandwich sale in May. Nine club members also held a car wash in Cassville on Saturday, June 4, 2011 with the profit helping with camp costs. 4-H camp is scheduled for June 20-23, 2011 at Camp Kanesatake. Camp forms and rules were discussed with club members. Alpaca club members gave a report on the May 14th meeting held at the Terrace Mountain Alpaca Farm.
Upcoming deadlines for the 2011 Huntingdon County Fair were discussed with club members. July 1st is the deadline for livestock stall space reservations and also the deadline for livestock sponsorship forms. It is time to start thinking about fair livestock buyers and to be working on your buyer letters. Club members who are registered for the showmanship clinic to be held on Saturday, June 25 will need to be at the fairgrounds by 8:45 am.
A project education day will be held on Sunday, June 26 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm at TK Custom Ceramics. Any club member who needs a ride should meet at the United Methodist Church in Cassville at 1:45 pm that day. Members will need to bring $5.00 to $10.00 dollars for ceramic project. A rabbit clinic will be held on Saturday, July 9 at the Huntingdon County Fairgrounds starting at 11:00 am. Members, wishing to attend, need to bring a covered dish for a buffet lunch and one showmanship rabbit to participate in the clinic. July 9th is also 4-H night at the Altoona Curve. Forms were handed out for families to order tickets for this event. A showmanship clinic will be held at Scott and Carol Wright’s home in Cassville on Monday, July 11th to start at 6:00 pm. The next Alpaca Club meeting is scheduled for Saturday, July 16 at the Terrace Mountain Alpaca Farm at 11 am.
The next meeting is scheduled for Sunday, July 17, this will be our clubs summer picnic at the home of Dale and Cindy Morgan’s starting at 1:00 pm. Club members should bring their family, a covered dish, lawn chairs, and supplies to build bottle rockets.

Submitted by: Bruin Waite

Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club

The Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club held a meeting at the United Methodist Church in Cassville on Monday, May 9, 2011. The meeting was called to order by vice president Jessica Heeter. A Dairy Goat Demonstration was given by club member Lance Barnett.
A report was given by club county council representatives Abbey Cresswell and Brooke Shee. Livestock tag day was completed on Saturday, May 7 at the Huntingdon County Fairgrounds. Club members discussed options for camp fund raisers. 4-H camp is scheduled for June 20-23, 2011 at Camp Kanesatake. The registration deadline is May 10, 2011.
A Showmanship Clinic is schedule for Saturday, June 25, 2011 to be held at the Huntingdon County Fair Grounds. Club members voted to pay for any club member who wished to attend. The next Alpaca Club meeting is scheduled for Saturday, May 14 at the Terrace Mountain Alpaca Farm at 11 am. A project education day will be held on Sunday, May 15 at 5:30 pm at the United Methodist Church in Cassville. A rabbit showmanship workshop will be presented by Brooke Emery. Each club member is to bring one showmanship rabbit.
The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 13 at the United Methodist Church in Cassville, starting at 6:30 pm.

Submitted by: Bruin Waite

Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club

The Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club held a meeting at the United Methodist Church in Cassville on April 11, 2011. The meeting was called to order by club president Cora Waite. A market swine learning lab workshop was presented by leaders Jodi Cresswell and Shelly Waite.
A report was given on the county wide 4-H ham and cheese sandwich sale. All club members completed the April 1 deadline for the 4-H E-data registration deadline. A report was given by club county council representatives Abbey Cresswell and Brooke Shee.
Livestock tag day is scheduled for Saturday, May 7 at the Huntingdon County Fair Grounds. The next Alpaca Club meeting is scheduled for Saturday, April 16 at the Terrace Mountain Alpaca Farm at 11 am. A project education day will be held on Sunday, April 17 from 2-4 pm at the United Methodist Church in Cassville. A stockman’s competition training will be given by club leaders.
The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 9 at the United Methodist Church in Cassville, starting at 6:30 pm.

Submitted by: Bruin Waite

Southern Pride 4-H

On March 1st, 2011 the Southern Pride 4-H club held their regular scheduled monthly meeting. The meeting has held at the Rockhill/Orbisonia Fire Hall. The meeting was called to order by President Katie Anderson. Pledges were led by Chance and Scotty Goshorn. Roll call was taken by News Reporter Gracie Long and the Secretary report was read by Vice President Liz Scott. Treasure Derrick Cramer gave the treasures report.
Under Old business: The tour to Brennemans Meat Market in January was well attended and members learned several meat cuts and how meat is processed. The Roller skating party held in February was attended by 30 members and family and all that attended had a wonderful time. Leader Carrie Anderson reminded all new members and members that have not signed up for their club project books to please sign up tonight. Also, sign up sheets for club T-shirts, Share-A-Project, and New Member contact information is available. Under New Business: The Ham Sandwich sale orders and money were to be turned in to Shannon or Lori Cramer at the club meeting. Delivery is scheduled for March 30th and details for pick up will be announced at a later date. The club toured K Bar K farm in Petersburg, March 5th all sheep project members attended and learned a lot. Community service project for the club is Adopt-A-Highway and it is scheduled for March 26th, plan on meeting in Shade Gap and 10:00 a.m. Leader Carrie Anderson reminded the club that each member must attend a minimal of 5 club meetings to participate and show at the Huntingdon County Fair. Club T-shirts and Teen Leader T-shirts were handed out. Dates set for the following projects are Flower Arranging, meet at Precious Petals April 5th at 5:15, Ceramics meet at TK Custom Ceramic Shop, Mapleton March 21st 6 -7 p.m. and for Scrap booking and Photography the club will be going to Sarah Books April 12th at 6p.m. A Dairy Beef calf was donated by Doug and Angie Parsons, all proceeds will be donated to the club. A special thank to Rebecca Parsons and Gracie Long who will be feeding, training and working with this calf. Jon and Jennifer Goshorn announced that they have project pigs for sale, any members interested in purchasing please see Jon or Jennifer. After the business portion of the meeting member Gracie Long shared her Bug project and members Shavonna Fegan and Keith Anderson did a presentation on Market and Breeding Sheep Projects. The club then split into groups to work on Livestock Projects. Game Leader Orion Sarra had a special Leprechaun Game and the Parsons and Long families provided a special St. Patrick’s Day themed snack. Meeting was adjourned by President Katie Anderson. The next scheduled meeting will be April 5th, 6:30 at the Orbisonia/Rockhill Fire Company.

Respectfully Submitted by: Katie Anderson, President

Southern Pride 4-H Club

Pictured, Back Row: Katie and Keith Anderson, Derrick Cramer, Kathy and Ken Soder
Middle Row: Tristan Hamman, Kolton Gaff, Garret Cramer, Joce Whitsel, Shavonna Fegan, and Xavier Wright. Front Row: “Little Clovers” Emme White, Alayna Gaff, and Camille Fegan.

On Saturday March 5th, members of the Southern Pride 4-H club attended a tour of K Bar K farm in Petersburg, PA. The farm is owed and operated by Ken and Kathy Soder and son Nathan. To begin the tour the club first learned about the Registered Polled Dorset breed of sheep. The Soders raise pure breed Dorset sheep that are usually raised for a meat product. Because of the unique reproductive genetic practices and quality of the breed, most of the ewes and rams on the Soder farm are used as breeding stock rather than meat. A very unique and rare (to this area) method of reproduction is practiced at the Soder farm. The method that is practiced is artificial insemination; the semen used for breeding came from Brittan. Many of the Dorset sheep on the farm are 50% British and very true to the original breed. The club also learned about feed management. Kathy and Ken talked to the club about the farms feeding practices and the difference between feeding a market sheep or a breeding sheep. Also, how sheep in comparison to other animals graze, and that sheep are very selective about grazing pasture. The club also toured the sheep barn and was able to see lambing pens that are called “jugs”. Ken explained how each ewe would spend 24 -48 hours in a lambing jug to help the ewe and lamb bond, before returning them to pasture. Because of the reproductive method used, 80 of the ewes are expecting lambs all within a week. The Soder family will be very busy lambing in the next 5 to 7 days. Southern Pride would like to thank the Soder family for taking the time to talk to the 4-H members and share their sheep farm knowledge.

Southern Pride 4-H Club

Southern Pride Enjoys Roller Skating

The Southern Pride 4H Club enjoyed a night of roller skating on February 26 at the Blue Mountain Skating Rink in Roxbury. Members skated to the Chicken Dance and the Limbo. There was also girls only and boys only skating under the sparkling disco ball. Members participating included (in no particular order) Savanna, Shyanne and Keith Sunderland, Kolyan Parsons, Joce Whitsel, Savanna Whitsel, Katie and Keith Anderson, Lexie and Mason Parks, Morgan Cornelius, Brock, Blake, and Camden Woodward, DeShane, Scott, and Chance Goshorn, Gracie Long, Hannah, Paige, Alison, and Rebecca Parsons, Curtis Starr, Taylor Maslanik, Trevor Duvall, Derrick and Garret Cramer, Shavonna Fegan, Brandon Bream, Kendra Parsons, and Madalyn Cisney and many other family members and friends.

Submitted by Gracie Long, News Reporter

4-H Hoofprinters Club

The 4-H Hoofprinters held their February make-up meeting on Monday March 7, 2011 at 6:30pm. The club discussed the many activities they are involved with and upcoming plans. They decided to make their club trip to the PSU barns on Saturday April 30th and become a charter member to the 4-H endowment fund. Members were reminded of this year's show dates and to update their edata account by April 1st. The club also turned in their ham and cheese sandwich fundraiser and signed up to sell peanut butter meltaways. Kadeja Nix and Stephanie Mease gave the club a presentation on the parts of Western and English equipment. On March 21, the club will be traveling to Grier School for their meeting and a reining presentation.

Respectfully submitted,

Jessica Meck

Southern Pride 4-H Club

On April 5th, 2011 the Southern Pride 4-H club held their
regular scheduled meeting.The meeting was held at the
Rockhill/Orbisonia Firehall.The meeting was called to
order by President Katie Anderson. Pledges were led by
Mikara Anderson and Raven Booher. Roll call was taken and
the secretary’s report was read by Hanna Booher. We had a
special guest, Wes Planthaver, he talked to us about
rabbit projects and good sportsmanship. Under old business
the club went on a sheep tour to K-Bar-K which was March
5th at Petersburg. Sign-up sheets for Fire Hall volunteer
workers, t-shirt, show shirts, sweatshirts, new members,
project books, and greeters were available.
Adopt-A-Highway was scheduled March 26th. After they were
finished they went to the Shade Gap Mini-Mart, special
thanks to Shannon and Lori Cramer for treating the members
to ice-cream. Also a thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Seagrist for a
special donation of $20.00. Under new business Relay For
Life, only 3 people signed up, anymore for a team?
Scrapbook Project will be held April 12th at 6:30 at Sarah
Book Photography. Ceramics will be held April 18th at
6:00-7:00 P.M.The dairy farm tour will be held April 16th
we will be taking a tour through Fulton Co. meeting at
Shade Gap at 10:00 A.M.You must attend 5 meetings to be
able to show livestock in the County Fair. Mikara Anderson
showed her flower arrangment of the best days of winter.
Then we broke into groups for livestock and crafts. Orion
Sarra provied a game and the snacks were donated by the
Booher and Yohn families.The meeting was adjourned by
President Katie Anderson. Our next meeting will be held on
May 3rd at the Firehall in Orbisonia.
Respectfully Submitted,
Secretary, Hanna Booher

Trough Creek Community Adventurers Club

The Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club held a meeting at the United Methodist Church in Cassville on February 14, 2011. The meeting was called to order by club president Cora Waite. A workshop on market beef and goat was instructed by club leader Jodi Cresswell.
A club family fun night is scheduled for Saturday, February 26 at Holiday Bowl from 8-10 pm. E-data registration deadline is April 1, 2011. Members gave a report on the first Alpaca club meeting held on Saturday, February 12 at the Terrace Mountain Alpaca Farm.
PA State 4-H week is March 13-19, 2001. Club members formed a committee of members interested in going to the Trough Creek Elementary School on Monday, March 14, 2011 to promote 4-H week. A motion was made and approved to submit the next payment to the 4-H endowment fund. 4-H survey papers were completed club members present at the meeting. The 4-H county wide ham and cheese sale papers were given to club members.
A project education will be held on Sunday, February 20 from 2-4 pm. Beef project education will be review at this meeting. The next Alpaca Club meeting will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the Terrace Mountain Alpaca Farm at 11 am.
The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 12 at the United Methodist Church in Cassville, starting at 6:30 pm.

Submitted by: Bruin Waite

Club members present for the February, 12, 2011 Alpaca Club meeting at the Terrace mountain Alpaca Farm. Pictured L-R: Ken Branthafer, Sandy Baker, Bob Baker, Abbey Cresswell, and Brooke Shee.

Southern Pride 4-H Club

On May 3rd, 2011 Southern Pride 4-H club held their regular monthly meeting. President Katie Anderson called the meeting to order. Curtis Starr and Dane Woodward led pledges. Secretary Hanna Booher took roll call and read the secretary’s report. Derrick Cramer gave the treasurers report. Under Old Business: Special guest Wes Planthaver joined our meeting last month to talk to club about Rabbit Projects. On April 12th several members attended a scrapbook project at Sarah Book Photography. Thank you to Penny Beam for overseeing and volunteering for the evening. Several members attended a tour of the T & K Custom Ceramics Shop on April 18th and started their ceramic projects. Under New Business: Leader Carrie Anderson reminded everyone that you must attend 5 club meetings, to participate and show at the Huntingdon County Fair, and to fill out forms for fair stall signs and give them to her of Lori Cramer before leaving the meeting, Dates set for the following projects are Tag day Saturday, May 7th from 9 to 11, tag day forms must be filled out and ready the morning of tag day, Three Springs Parade May 26th, wear lime green club shirts we will be meeting between Saltillo and Three Springs between 6 – 6:30 parade starts at 7, June 10 & 11 club camping trip at Cowans Gap, Showmanship clinic Saturday June 25th 9 –2:30 @ Huntingdon County Fairgrounds and a pool party July 5th. After the business portion of the meeting Hannah, Alison, Rebecca and Paige Parsons shared their dairy cow project. The club then split into groups to work on Livestock Projects. The Fegan and Beam families provided a snack. President Katie Anderson adjourned meeting. The next scheduled meeting will be June 7th at the Woodward Home 6:30 to 8:00.

Respectfully Submitted by: Hanna Booher, Secretary

Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club

The Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Alpaca Club met on Saturday, March 12, 2011 for there regular monthly meeting. Picrured left to right are the member present at the meeting.

Trough Creek 4-H Club

Members of the Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club gave a presentation at the Trough Creek Valley Elementary School on Monday, March 14, 2011 for PA State 4-H Week. Members demonstrated a mock meeting and sang a camp song that all school student participated in. Members and leaders then stationed six learning labs, that school students visited in small groups.

TCCA 4-H members who participated are pictured from left to right in attached photo: Cora Wait, Abbey Cresswell, Brooke Shee, Kairtlynne Brown, Aryan Oakman, and Bruin Waite

Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club

Members of the Trough Creek Comunity Adventurers 4-H club held a family fun night at the Holiday Bowl on Saturday, February 26, 2011.
Pictured back row L-R: Heidi Bliss, Natalee Buckley, Abbey Cresswell, Kelsey Morgan, Kayla Morgan, Jessica Heeter, and Brooke Shee.
Middle Row L-R: Katrina Bliss, Bethany Brown, Jaymee Heeter, Brandi Hobble, Cora Waite, and Kaitlynne Brown. Bottom Row L-R: Rylan Boone, Bruin Waite, and Kane Waite

Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club

The Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club held a meeting at the United Methodist Church in Cassville on February 14, 2011. The meeting was called to order by club president Cora Waite. A workshop on market beef and goat was instructed by club leader Jodi Cresswell. A club family fun night is scheduled for Saturday, February 26 at Holiday Bowl from 8-10 pm. E-data registration deadline is April 1, 2011. Members gave a report on the first Alpaca club meeting held on Saturday, February 12 at the Terrace Mountain Alpaca Farm. PA State 4-H week is March 13-19, 2001. Club members formed a committee of members interested in going to the Trough Creek Elementary School on Monday, March 14, 2011 to promote 4-H week. A motion was made and approved to submit the next payment to the 4-H endowment fund. 4-H survey papers were completed club members present at the meeting. The 4-H county wide ham and cheese sale papers were given to club members. A project education will be held on Sunday, February 20 from 2-4 pm. Beef project education will be review at this meeting. The next Alpaca Club meeting will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the Terrace Mountain Alpaca Farm at 11 am. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 12 at the United Methodist Church in Cassville, starting at 6:30 pm. Submitted by: Bruin Waite

Pork Pizzazz 4-H Club

On March 23, 2011 the Pork Pizzazz 4-H Club hed their 1st meeting of the year. The American Pledge was led by Chely Miller and the 4-H Pledge was led by Halee Smith. We discussed strawberry fundraisers. They are $11.00 a bundle at the Extension Office. Ham and Cheese pick up will be March 30th. We also discussed three different pig sales: Dice, Centre County and Bards. The club decided on buying a different color show shirt. The club chose the color light blue. We elected officers: President Kelsey Dysard; Vice President Austin Harnish; Secretary/Treasurer Chely Miller and News Reporters William and Brooke Emery. Meeting was adjourned by Austin Harnish and seconded by Chely Miller. The next meeting will be April 27th at 7 p.m. at the Extension Office.

Photo: (Left to Right)

1st row: Brooke Emery, William Emery - co- news reporters

2nd row: Kelsey Dysard,President; Austin Harnish Vice President; and Chely Miller Secretary/Treasurer.

Respectfully submitted by:

Brooke and William Emery

Southern Pride 4-H Club March Meeting

On March 1st, 2011 the Southern Pride 4-H club held their regular scheduled monthly meeting. The meeting has held at the Rockhill/Orbisonia Fire Hall. The meeting was called to order by President Katie Anderson. Pledges were led by Chance and Scotty Goshorn. Roll call was taken by News Reporter Gracie Long and the Secretary report was read by Vice President Liz Scott. Treasure Derrick Cramer gave the treasures report.
Under Old business: The tour to Brennemans Meat Market in January was well attended and members learned several meat cuts and how meat is processed. The Roller skating party held in February was attended by 30 members and family and all that attended had a wonderful time. Leader Carrie Anderson reminded all new members and members that have not signed up for their club project books to please sign up tonight. Also, sign up sheets for club T-shirts, Share-A-Project, and New Member contact information is available. Under New Business: The Ham Sandwich sale orders and money were to be turned in to Shannon or Lori Cramer at the club meeting. Delivery is scheduled for March 30th and details for pick up will be announced at a later date. The club toured K Bar K farm in Petersburg, March 5th all sheep project members attended and learned a lot. Community service project for the club is Adopt-A-Highway and it is scheduled for March 26th, plan on meeting in Shade Gap and 10:00 a.m. Leader Carrie Anderson reminded the club that each member must attend a minimal of 5 club meetings to participate and show at the Huntingdon County Fair. Club T-shirts and Teen Leader T-shirts were handed out. Dates set for the following projects are Flower Arranging, meet at Precious Petals April 5th at 5:15, Ceramics meet at TK Custom Ceramic Shop, Mapleton March 21st 6 -7 p.m. and for Scrap booking and Photography the club will be going to Sarah Books April 12th at 6p.m. A Dairy Beef calf was donated by Doug and Angie Parsons, all proceeds will be donated to the club. A special thank to Rebecca Parsons and Gracie Long who will be feeding, training and working with this calf. Jon and Jennifer Goshorn announced that they have project pigs for sale, any members interested in purchasing please see Jon or Jennifer. After the business portion of the meeting member Gracie Long shared her Bug project and members Shavonna Fegan and Keith Anderson did a presentation on Market and Breeding Sheep Projects. The club then split into groups to work on Livestock Projects. Game Leader Orion Sarra had a special Leprechaun Game and the Parsons and Long families provided a special St. Patrick’s Day themed snack. Meeting was adjourned by President Katie Anderson. The next scheduled meeting will be April 5th, 6:30 at the Orbisonia/Rockhill Fire Company.

Respectfully Submitted by: Katie Anderson, President

Southern Pride 4-H Club

Pictured, Back Row: Katie and Keith Anderson, Derrick Cramer, Kathy and Ken Soder
Middle Row: Tristan Hamman, Kolton Gaff, Garret Cramer, Joce Whitsel, Shavonna Fegan, and Xavier Wright. Front Row: “Little Clovers” Emme White, Alayna Gaff, and Camille Fegan.

On Saturday March 5th, members of the Southern Pride 4-H club attended a tour of K Bar K farm in Petersburg, PA. The farm is owed and operated by Ken and Kathy Soder and son Nathan. To begin the tour the club first learned about the Registered Polled Dorset breed of sheep. The Soders raise pure breed Dorset sheep that are usually raised for a meat product. Because of the unique reproductive genetic practices and quality of the breed, most of the ewes and rams on the Soder farm are used as breeding stock rather than meat. A very unique and rare (to this area) method of reproduction is practiced at the Soder farm. The method that is practiced is artificial insemination; the semen used for breeding came from Brittan. Many of the Dorset sheep on the farm are 50% British and very true to the original breed. The club also learned about feed management. Kathy and Ken talked to the club about the farms feeding practices and the difference between feeding a market sheep or a breeding sheep. Also, how sheep in comparison to other animals graze, and that sheep are very selective about grazing pasture. The club also toured the sheep barn and was able to see lambing pens that are called “jugs”. Ken explained how each ewe would spend 24 -48 hours in a lambing jug to help the ewe and lamb bond, before returning them to pasture. Because of the reproductive method used, 80 of the ewes are expecting lambs all within a week. The Soder family will be very busy lambing in the next 5 to 7 days. Southern Pride would like to thank the Soder family for taking the time to talk to the 4-H members and share their sheep farm knowledge.

Southern Pride 4-H Enjoys Roller Skating

The Southern Pride 4H Club enjoyed a night of roller skating on February 26 at the Blue Mountain Skating Rink in Roxbury. Members skated to the Chicken Dance and the Limbo. There was also girls only and boys only skating under the sparkling disco ball. Members participating included (in no particular order) Savanna, Shyanne and Keith Sunderland, Kolyan Parsons, Joce Whitsel, Savanna Whitsel, Katie and Keith Anderson, Lexie and Mason Parks, Morgan Cornelius, Brock, Blake, and Camden Woodward, DeShane, Scott, and Chance Goshorn, Gracie Long, Hannah, Paige, Alison, and Rebecca Parsons, Curtis Starr, Taylor Maslanik, Trevor Duvall, Derrick and Garret Cramer, Shavonna Fegan, Brandon Bream, Kendra Parsons, and Madalyn Cisney and many other family members and friends.

Submitted by Gracie Long, News Reporter

Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club

The Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club held a meeting at the United Methodist Church in Cassville on January 17, 2011. The meeting was started by new club president Cora Waite. A workshop on market beef and goat body parts was instructed by club leader Jodi Cresswell.
Club members recapped on the holiday deliveries of cookies and Christmas cards to the Cassville community residents. The fleece throws made by members in November where donated to the Home for the Ageing. The club Christmas party held in December was enjoyed by all.
Club officers and leaders met in December to organize the clubs calendar of events for the 2011 4-H year. The list of monthly events was handed to all members in attendance. Club members where reminded of the April 1 deadline for the online e-data 4-H enrollment. Jessica and Jaymee Heeter updated us on their class placing at the 2011 Farm Show in Harrisburg, PA. Jessica Heeter placed 2nd with a Senior 3 year old Milking Short Horn, 1st with a Junior 2 year old Milking Short Horn and was awarded Reserve Champion in the Youth Division. Jaymee Heeter placed 2nd in a winter yearling open class and 2nd in her Youth Division.
Penn State Lady Lions 4-H day is scheduled for January 30, anyone interested in tickets are to contact the Huntingdon County Extension Office. A club family fun night is being planned for February 26, 2011 at the Holiday Bowl in Huntingdon. Members and their family need to sign up at the February meeting to ensure we reserve enough lanes. An Alpaca project meeting will be held at the Terrace Mt. Alpaca Farm on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 11:00 am.
A project education day was held on Sunday, January 23 at the United Methodist Church in Cassville. Members in attendance worked in small groups with a goat learning lab.
The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 14 at the United Methodist Church in Cassville, starting at 6:30 pm.

Submitted by: Bruin Waite

Southern Pride 4-H Club

Front Row : Chance Goshorn, Garret Cramer, Trevor Duvall, Kolton Gaff, DeShane Goshorn, Scott Goshorn, Xavier Wright. Back Row: Derrick Cramer, Joe Brenneman, Katie Anderson, Macy Fisher, Mandy Fisher, and Nick Fogal.

On Saturday January 29th The Southern Pride 4-H Club took a tour of Brenneman’s Meat Market in Huntingdon. The members that attended learned various steps in the processing of Beef, Swine, Sheep and Goats. Mr. Brenneman also showed the members different meat cuts and average costs and prices of the cuts. After the tour Mr. Brenneman shared seasoned beef sticks as a snack for each of the members. The club would like to Thank Mr. Brenneman and his staff for taking time to give the tour.

Respectfully Submitted by : President Katie Anderson

Huntingdon County 4-H Beef Club

On January 19, 2011 the 4H Beef Club held their monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. At the Extension Office. Hayden Kramer led the American pledge and Brooke Emery led the 4H pledge. Allie Miller read the secretary's report. Our treasurer wasn't there so there was no treasurer report. President Kelsey Dysard brought up community service project. A committee was formed. The members are Austin Harnish, Jordan Harnish, Allie Miller, Brooke Emery, Kelsey Dysard. The committee will be early to the next meeting to discuss their community service project. Under New Business the club discussed Farm Show and if anyone attended. 4-H Camp counselors are wanted; ages 15 and up. 4-H week is March 13-19. 4-H'ers are encouraged to promote Huntingdon County 4-H. The news reporter will be writing a short article to put in the paper. On January 30th at 2:00 will be the Lady Lions 4-H Game. Tickets are free at the Extension Office but supplies are limited. The club will be giving a donation for 5 years to the 4-H Endowment Fund. The club fundraiser will be ham and cheese sandwiches. There was a presentation done by Scott Brown. The meeting was adjourned by Brooke Emery and second by Austin Harnish. The next meeting will be February 16th at 7:30 p.m. In the Extension Office.

Respectfully submitted by Newsreporter William Emery.

Southern Pride 4-H Has A Successful Fundraiser

The Southern Pride 4H club recently held a ham and cheese sandwich sale. Orders were taken from October through November. At the November meeting, members gathered to make the sandwiches to fill the orders. Over 800 sandwiches were made in a time period of an hour and a half. Everybody worked very hard for this fundraiser. Due to the terrific teamwork of the club, this was a successful sandwich sale.


Respectfully submitted by Gracie Long, News Reporter

4-H HOOFPRINTERS 4-H CLUB

On January 17, 2011, the 4-H Hoofprinters Club met at the Huntingdon County Extension Office. The club discussed their food bank project and continuing it every month. In early April, the club is planning a trip to the PSU barns and seeing this year's foals. Jean Peters, a 4-H leader, announced important dates to the club including County Round-Up, August 20th and Districts, September 17th and 18th at the Huntingdon Fairgrounds. Jessica Mills presented a program about Driving and the positive, fun aspects of it. The next meeting will be held on February 21, 2011 at 6:30pm at the Huntingdon County Extension Office.
Respectfully submitted,
Jessica Meck

Piney Ridge 4-H Club

Piney Ridge 4-H members did several community service activities over the past few months. We visited the Humane Society in November, where we gave a donation and then played with the animals.

On November 27th, we gathered at the Book Store Plaza to ring the bell for the Salvation Army.

December 5th found the 4-H'ers at DeForrest Apartments making fruit trays. After making the fruit trays, we went around the apartments singing Christmas Carols and delivering the fruit to the residents.

The next meeting for Piney Ridge 4-H will be at the Extension Office Meeting room on Tuesday, January 11, 2011, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. We will be welcoming the newly elected officers and planning activities for the year.

Anyone who is interested in joining Piney Ridge 4-H can contact the Extension Office at 643-1660.

PICTURES:

DeForrest Apts: Briana Hughes, Rosie Andrews, Kelsey Donnelly, Taylor Heeter, Katie Bollinger, Kara Donnelly, Stacia Wible absent from photo

Salvation Army: Stacia Wible, Aidan Walters, Denise Price, Briana Hughes

Southern Pride 4-H Club

Southern Pride 4H has Successful Fundraiser


The Southern Pride 4H Club recently held a ham and cheese sandwich sale. Orders were taken from October through November. At the November meeting, members gathered to make the sandwiches to fill the orders. Over 800 sandwiches were made in a time period of an hour and a half. Everybody worked very hard for this fundraiser. Due to the terrific teamwork of the club, this was a successful sandwich sale.

Gracie Long, News Reporter

Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club

Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club
TCCA 4-H Club members and completed fleece throws. Pictured in above photo: Top Row L-R: Kelsey Morgan, Kayla Morgan, Abbey Cresswell, Natalee Buckley, and Aryan Oakman. Bottom Row L-R: Evin Germaux, Elizabeth Oakman, and Cora Waite.

The Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club held a meeting at the United Methodist Church in Cassville on Monday, November 8, 2010. The meeting started with the reopening of officer nominations, followed by the election of the 2011 TCCA 4-H Club Officers. The elections results are as follows: President – Cora Waite, Vice President – Jessica Heeter, Secretary – Abbey Cresswell, Treasurer – Kayla Morgan, Historian – Natalee Buckley, Recreational Leaders – Tommy Zinobile and Katrina Bliss.
A report on the 4-H awards banquet was given for members who were unable to attend. Awards and project books were also returned to members. Shelly Waite spoke with the members regarding the 2011 4-H online e-data registration. A pizza party in January will be given if all club members complete the online registration by January 1, 2011. Tag day for the 2011 market steer projects is set for Saturday, November 20, 2010 from 8:00-11:00 am at the Huntingdon County Fair Grounds.
The clubs Christmas wreath fund raiser is in progress. Delivery is scheduled for Saturday, December 4, 2010. A committee for the clubs 2011 calendar of events was discussed and formed of the 2011 officers and several leaders. A meeting for the committee will be held before the end of the year.
Members got together on Sunday, November 14, 2010 to work on community service projects. Members donated fleece material and made throws to be given out over the Holidays. Any member wishing to donate material or completed throws can still do so at the December meeting. Members also wrote letters of thanks to military service men and women to be distributed over the Holidays.
A club Christmas party is schedule for Monday, December 13, 2010 at the United Methodist Church, starting at 6:30 pm. Members are asked to bring Christmas cookies and Christmas card for the evening activities. Family members are welcome to stay and participate.

Submitted by Bruin Waite

Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club

Members of Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club attended the 4-H Awards Banquet held on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at the Smithfield Fire Hall. Pictured above back row L-R: Tommy Zinobile, Jessica Heeter, Kelsey Morgan, Kayla Morgan, Abbey Cresswell, Samantha Bliss; bottom row L-R: Katrina Bliss, Jaymee Heeter, Cora Waite, Bruin Waite, and Kane Waite.

Southern Pride 4-H Club

The Southern Pride 4H club gathered for their annual banquet on October 17, 2010 at the Saltillo Community Building.

Carrie Anderson opened with a welcome to everyone and announcements. The group was then lead in the pledges and prayer followed by a covered dish meal. The Shannon Cramer family donated roasted pork.

Award presentations were made. All 45 members of the club received certificates of participation. Some other awards given included Parent of the year (Angela Parsons), Outstanding Volunteer (Jessica Whitsel), 35 years of service (John Goshorn), Friend of 4H (Linda Miller of Precious Petals & gifts), and The 4H Golden Award (Katie Anderson).

Outstanding 4H awards were presented for Little Clover Girl (Jocelynn Whitsel), Little Clover Boy (Scotty Goshorn), Junior Girl (Elizabeth Scott), Junior Boy (Derrick Cramer), Senior Girl (Amanda Fisher), Outstanding Girl (Kalee Anderson), and Outstanding Boy (Dane Woodward).

The evening concluded with a slide show presentation of the club's accomplishments over the past year by Jessica Whitsel.

Submitted by Gracie Long, News Reporter

Raystown Rabbit Ranchers 4-H Club

At our recent meeting new officers where elected. They are President - Brooke Emery, Vice President - Michaela Smith, Secretary - Sarah Jefferis, Treasurer - Jesse Jefferis, Historian - William Emery & Paige Bousum, News Reporter - Emily Jefferis and Game Leaders - Jared Smith, Halee Smith and Jordin Harnish.

On October 17th the Raystown Ranchers along with friends and family went to JB Tree Farm for a fun filled afternoon. They went on a hay ride, walked through the corn maze and then roasted hot dogs and marshmallows over and open fire.

The next meeting will be Saturday, November 13, 2010.

Submitted By:
Emily Jefferis

The Capri Goat 4-H Club

On October 14th, 2016 at 7:00pm, the Capri Goat Club held there first meeting for the 2011 year. Election of club officers was initiated and will resume next meeting. We would like to welcome and invite anyone interested in goats to come join us. Our next meeting will be at the
4-H Hunington County Extension Office february 10, 2011 at 7:00pm

Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club

The Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club participated in the Huntingdon Halloween Parade on Monday, October 25 and the Mt. Union Halloween Parade on Thursday, October 28, 2010. This years float theme was "Let your Pumpkin grow with 4-H". The float was decorated as a pumpkin patch with 4-H members dressing up as scarecrows to protect their pumpkins.

Pictured above are members who particiated in the Huntingdon Halloween Parade. back row L-R - Devin Harkleroad, Bruin Waite, Jessica Heeter, Tommy Zinobile, Evan Germaux, Aryan Oakman. Bottom row - Natalee Buckley, Jaymee Heeter, Katrina Bliss, Abbey Cresswell, Brooke Shee, Cora Waite. Not pictured where our banner carriers: Hillaire Harkleroad and Keri Marino.

submitted by: News Reporter Cora Waite

Southern Pride 4-H Club

Pictured are, Seated: Kolton Gaff, DeShane Goshorn, Shavonna Fegan, Alayna Gaff, Chance Goshorn, Blake Woodward, Brock Woodward, Scotty Goshorn. Standing : front row Garret Cramer, Gracie Long, Keith Anderson, Derrick Cramer, Joce Whitsel, Trevor Duvall, back row: Taylor Maslanik, Dane Woodward, and Curtis Starr. Participating but not pictured is Brandon Beam.

Southern Pride 4H has Busy Parade week
Members of Southern Pride 4H Participated in both the Mount Union and Three Springs Halloween parades. Members threw candy and glow-in-the dark bouncy balls to parade onlookers. The float was decorated in a farm theme. Members sat upon haybales and wore visors representing various types of animals found on the farm. The float was also decorated in green and white lights and included a miniature John Deere tractor and red barn. Large farm tractors driven by Curtis Starr and Dane Woodward followed the float in the Mount Union parade. Members attending one or both parades included the John Goshorn family, Jon Whitsel family, The Woodward family, Shannon Cramer family, Wayne Anderson family, Robyn Gaff family, Trevor Duvall, Taylor Maslanik, Brandon Beam, Gracie Long, and Shavonna Fegan.

Submitted by: Gracie Long – News Reporter

Minnie Whinnies Model Horse 4-H Club

Minnie Whinnies held their August meeting on Wednesday, August 11, 2010, at the Huntingdon County Fair. They completed an exercise in writing down as many horse colors and breeds as they could think of. Then they went on a tour of the horse barns and found more to write down. The exercise helped them learn many new different breeds and some rare colors like a grulla appaloosa, a perlino paint, and a champagne appaloosa.

Minnie Whinnies held their September meeting on Sunday, September 19, 2010, at the Extension Office. A short business meeting was held before a model horse show. The members showed their models and were able to borrow up to two additional models from the leaders in order to have two entries in each class. Members had a lot of fun winning candy bars for prizes and trying to pick their next winner. The judge picked a grand and reserve from the winners of the divisions. The grand for the day went to Heather Rearick who won a model horse blanket embroidered with “Minnie Whinnies”. The reserve for the day went to Carly Rudy who won a small model horse.

Minnie Whinnies held their October meeting on Sunday, October 17, 2010, at the Extension Office. After a short business meeting, members chose their project kit for the upcoming year. The kits will be ordered and should arrive in time for the next meeting. In addition to their project kits, members will be making a “trail” obstacle. Some examples offered were a bridge, a mailbox, a jump, a hedge or flower jump, etc. In the next few months, members can be looking for items that may be used for this project.

The next meeting will be Sunday, November 21, 2010, from 2 – 4 p.m., at the Extension Office. Club officers will be elected at this meeting. New members are welcome to come to any meeting which are held on the third Sunday of each month.


Submitted by,
Carly Rudy

Southern Pride 4-H Club Celebrates National 4-H Week

Southern Pride 4-H Club Members: Brandon Beam, Kalee Anderson, Katie Anderson, Camden Woodward, Elizabeth Scott and Keith Anderson.

The Southern Pride 4-H club was excited to share and celebrate National 4-H week October 3rd -9th. Several of the club members visited all four of the Elementary Schools in Southern Huntingdon County on Friday October the 8th. The reason for their visit was to share the meaning of the 4-H program and also to educate the grade school students about what 4-H is. At each grade school Leader Carrie Anderson spoke to students about National 4-H week and how children and youth ages 8-18 can get involved. Carrie stressed the importance of finding the right club to join by selecting a project and then finding a club close to their home. Huntingdon County has a wide variety of clubs offering several projects from Livestock, to gardening, to small crafts. Parent Volunteer Jessica Whitsel prepared a mini slide show for students to view while members explained and talked about projects and skills learned. The slide show had pictures of Community Service project (adopt-a-highway), Community awareness (parades) and pictures of several members with their club projects at the fair. Member Kalee Anderson spoke to students about the 4 leaf clover with the four H’s meaning Head, Hands, Heart, and Health. Kalee also talked about the club pledge and its meaning, of being involved with our community and youth. Members Elizabeth Scott and Camden Woodward spoke to students about leading meetings and being an officer of the club. They explained their duties as officers and that the club is run and decisions are made by the members/youth. Member Brandon Beam explained and talked about his Dairy Beef project. He talked to the students about what he needed to care for his livestock project and how he got involved at the Fairground with cleaning the barns and getting involved with community projects. Members Katie and Keith Anderson showed students some other options for projects other than livestock. Katie talked about her sewing projects and the club Motto, “To make the Best Better”. Keith Anderson showed the students his ceramic projects. Keith also talked about his sheep project and how he can use the wool for a non-livestock project in making wool items and crafts. Kalee Anderson also shared her floral arrangement project and explained different options for that project. At each of the four Grade schools Elementary students that are members of the Southern Pride 4-H Club had the opportunity to share their 4-H experience and projects. From Spring Farms School the following members shared projects, Hanna Booher – flowers; Brooks Walker and Mckenzie Yohn – Rabbits; Kolton Gaff – Sports Fishing and Mikara Anderson – Vet Science and Public Speaking. Trough Creek – Joce Whitsel – Computer Science, Forestry, Family Strengths and Rabbits; Raven Booher – Goats and new member Sarah Morris will be doing sewing projects. Rockhill – Chance and Scotty Goshorn shared about Swine and Dairy Cows. Shade Gap - Rebecca Parsons – shared what equipment you would see at the fair to get a Dairy cow ready for show ; Shavonna Fegan – Sheep and her experiences the past year as a member and new member Paige Parsons will be doing Dairy and Rabbits. If you are interesting in the 4-H program and want to learn more about 4-H opportunities please contact the Extension Office at 643-1660.

Trough Creek Adventurers 4-H Club

Members of the Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club helped the Trough Creek Valley Fire Company serve dinner to the community at the Cassville October Fest on September 25-26, 2010. Pictured above L-R back row: Shelly Waite, Madeline Subba, Kayla Morgan, Kelsey Morgan; Bottom row L-R: Kane Waite, Katrina Bliss, Cora Waite, Macie Hicks, and Jodi Cresswell.

The Southern Pride 4-H Club

The Southern Pride 4-H Club held their regular scheduled meeting October 5th, 2010 at the Out Reach Center in Orbisonia. President Libby Sarra called the meeting to order, Secretary Liz Scott took roll call and Treasure Keith Anderson gave a treasures report. Volunteer Jessica Whitsel updated the club on the edata enrollment and gave the deadline dates for completion. Game leader, Derrick Cramer handed out prizes and awards from the camping and fishing trip that was held in September. Leader Carrie Anderson gave updates from the September Livestock meeting and reminded members of the tag date set for November 20th for the Market Steer projects. Annual Fall Club banquet will be held October 17th and members were reminded to invite sponsors and livestock buyers along with grandparents and other family and friends. The club finalized plans for a Ham Sandwich sale and fundraiser. Leaders Lori and Shannon Cramer will be in charge of this fundraiser. Plans were discussed to participate in the Mount Union Halloween Parade. All members wanting to participate need to meet behind the Mt. Union High School between 5:30 – 6:00 to decorate the float. Leaders Shannon Cramer and Wayne Anderson will be in charge of parade details. Sign up sheets were available for 2011 snack, pledges, Share-a-Project and Leader/volunteers. Community Service Project is being planned for the December meeting. The club will be making up small gift bags for the Veterans Hospital to be delivered for the Christmas Season. Nominations and election of officers was held for the 2011 year. Leader Carrie Anderson reminded club of the super Saturday training for all Leaders, and new elected officer training. The annual County Banquet is scheduled for November 6th; please send in RSVP if planning on attending. Snack was provided by Jocelynn Whitsel. The next meeting will be held 4:30 on November 2nd at St. Mary’s Catholic Hall to make the ham sandwiches. Meeting was adjourned at 8:45p.m.

Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club

Members and leaders of the Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club recently attended a Showmanship Clinic held at the Huntingdon County Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 26. Pictured L-R - Shelly Waite, Natalee Buckley, Abbey Cresswell, Kane Waite, Cora Waite, Bruin Waite, McKenna Curfman, and Jodi Cresswell. Members not pictured who attended are Brooke Shee and Madeline Suba.

Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club

Top Row (L-R) Hillaire Harkleroad, Brooke Shee, Kelsey Morgan, Abbey Cresswell, Kayla Morgan, Jessica Heeter, Natalee Buckley, Kaitlyn Boone

Middle Row (L-R) Macie Hicks, Jaymee Heeter, Bruin Waite, Devin Harkleroad, Katrina Bliss, Madeline Suba

Bottom Row (L-R) Magnus Waite, Kane Waite, Rylan Boone

Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club

The Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club held a meeting at the Huntingdon County Fair grounds on June 14, 2010. Brian Wiekert gave a goat showmanship and fitting presentation, followed by a regular business meeting.

Club members where notified of the upcoming showmanship clinic that was held on June 26, at the Huntingdon County Fairgrounds. Members attending 4-H Camp where reminded of items to pack and of items that should remain at home. Additional e-data information needs added to the 4-H online enrollment program. Members in attendance received forms that indicate information that is missing from their profile. All needed information should be updated as soon as possible.

Huntingdon County Fair deadlines where discussed, livestock registration being July 2 and exhibitor registration July 9. The 2010 fair theme for shoebox floats and straw bale decorating is "The best days of winter". The livestock fairground cleanup day is scheduled for Saturday, July 31 from 9 am till 12 noon. Any member showing livestock should plan to attend. Club vet rounds was held on June 23.

A halloween float committee was formed of the following club members: Jessica Heeter, Kaitlyn Boone, Abbey Cresswell, Rylan Boone, Hilliare Harkleroad, and Jaymee Heeter. Those on the committee will report sujested theme ideas at the July meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 12 at 6:30 pm to be held at the United Methodist Church in Cassville.

Submitted by: Cora Waite

Shirley Variety Pak 4-H CLub

Kody Harshburger led us in the 4H pledge. The American pledge was led by Tim Yoder. Valerie Coleman called the meeting to order and Gavi Walker seconded it. This month we had a picnic at the Yoders'. We had great food and it was an enjoyable day for all. Kendra Semple did the treasurer's report and there was no secretary's report. Gavi motioned to accept the treasurer's report and the secretary's report and Shayla Benson seconded the motion. In old business, the bean soup is September 15 and we are doing the activities there and representing 4H. We have moved our apple dumplings fundraiser to September. Fair cleanup is July 31 at 9 A.M. Moving on to new business, the vote was passed to buy beanie babies for buyers for this year only. We discussed what colors of t-shirts to buy but decided not make a decision until we know more about the costs. We also discussed starting a livestock judging team. Everyone in our group has until September's meeting to decide. Michael Yoder motioned to adjourn the meeting. I, Danielle Varner, seconded the motion.
　
　

Southern Pride 4-H Club

Southern Pride 4-H Secretary Report
June 1, 2010

Southern Pride 4-H Club held their regular monthly meeting on June 1st at 6:30p.m. at the home of Wayne and Carrie Anderson. The meeting was called to order by Leader Carrie Anderson. A brief business meeting was held and members were reminded to sign up to work in the Fair Food Booth, and also to check the 4-H newsletter for Showmanship Clinic and Ethics training dates. After the business portion of the meeting, members Macy and Amanda Fisher and Megan Notestine had a presentation for showmanship, fitting and stockman contest training. Members first learned about important items to keep in a show box, such as halters, grooming supplies, and first aide items. Macy and Amanda then began a presentation for the club with basic rules about general appearance and conduct in the show ring. They then continued the presentation by showing members how to do fitting/clip, halter, walk, set up and show a Goat, Sheep, Dairy Beef, Dairy Cattle, Market Steer and Swine. Megan informed the club about getting a rabbit ready for showmanship with clipping nails, bathing, and the steps in Showmanship. After the Showmanship presentation the club was invited to have a mock stockman contest. The members learned basic grains and feed along with various equipment used with livestock. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. and the club enjoyed a potluck of snacks provided by members. A very big Thank you to the Fisher and Notestine families for the presentation and wonderful teen leadership. The next meeting will be held July 6th at 6:30 p.m. at Community State Bank of Orbisonia.

Southern Pride 4-H Club

The Southern Pride 4-H club, rabbit members met July 29th at the home of Doug and Angie Parsons for a showmanship training class. Special guest Julie Cahill of Oakridge Rabbitry from Lewistown instructed the class on showmanship steps and also what to expect during a rabbit show. Julie also had an extensive time of question and answering for the club. Julie has been showing rabbits for over 10 years and currently raises Holland Lop and Jersey Wooly rabbits. After the class the club enjoyed a wonderful lunch prepared by Angie and her daughters. Pictured are, back row Julie Cahill, Madison Walker, Hannah Parsons, Amanda Fisher, Megan Notestine, Macy Fisher, middle row, Gracie Long, Mckenzie Yohn, Lily Yohn, Katie Anderson, Kaley Booher, Rebecca Parson, Alison Parsons, front row Hanna Booher, Keith Anderson, Kolton Gaff, Paige Parsons, and Joce Whitsel.

Trough Creek Community Adventurers 4-H Club

Members of the attended a picnic and rabbit showmanship clinic hosted by the Rabbit Ranchers 4-H Club on Saturday, July 10, 2010 at the Huntingdon County Fairgrounds.

Pictured L-R Brooke Shee, Abbey Cresswell, Rylan Boone, Kaitlyn Boone, Cora Waite, Jessica Heeter