MVMia itnaasai, ngnt, president of the _ 4-H board of directors. presents Labanon County 4>H scho larships to. from loft, Erin Frey, Amy Smith, and Kathy Ha backar. 4-H Scholarships Awarded Three Lebanon County 4-H members woe awarded $l,OOO scholarships during a recent meet ing of the Lebanon County 4-H board of directors monthly meet ing. Erin Frey, Lebanon; Kathy Habeckcr, Palmyra; and Amy Smith, Lebanon were chosen based on their 4-H experience, community involvement, and aca demic achievement Erin is the daughter of Ted and Nancy Frey, Lebanon. She will be a freshman physical therapy and Spanish major at the University of Scranton this fall. A member of the South Moun tain 4-H Community Club, Erin has participated in the 4-H textile science and fashion revue pro gram for the past 10 yean. She is vice president of her 4-H club af ter serving as the club’s president for the past four yean. A senior at Lebanon High School, Erin is a member of the track and field, cross country, and field hockey teams. She also is a physical therapy volunteer at the Good Samaritan Hospital and a member of the county Teen Health Board. “Through club service projects such as food baskets for the needy, Christmas caroling for shut-ins, riding bike for the heart fund, and working at the fair, I feel 4-H club members have made a real impact in our community,” Erin said in explaining her 4-H experience. Kathy is the daughter of Mark and Darlene Habecker, Palmyra. She will be a freshman early child hood education major at Messiah College in the fall. A member of the Kelly Helpers 4-H Community Club and the No- SoAnn 4-H Dairy Club, she is en rolled in foods and nutrition, ceramics, leadership, and dairy projects. Kathy has shown her dairy cows in type, fitting, and showmanship classes at the Leb anon Area Fair and is a member of the county Dairy Quiz Bowl team. A senior at Palmyra High School, Kathy is a member of die track team and a peer counselor. She is also very active in the Leb anon County Junior Holstein Club and her church youth group. Kathy credits the leadership skills she acquired through 4-H projects, serving as a teen leader, and holding various club offices to her successful experiences in school and community activities. Amy is the daughter of Henry and Sandra Smith, Lebanon. She will be a freshman communica tions major at Philadelphia Col lege of the Bible this frill. A member of the Extra Special Puppy 4-H Club, Amy and her family have raised 14 puppies for the Seeing Eye. She has served as club president and a trainer for the project Members raise puppies for one year and then the dogs are returned to die Seeing Eye for spe cialized training and replacement with blind individuals. A senior at Annville-Cleona High School, Amy is a member of the math club and has assisted in coaching speech students for ora torical contests: She is a member of her church handbell choir and has participated in summer mis sion projects. “In 4-H, I credit my most re warding experience as meeting various blind persons who have guide dogs and learning how their lives were transformed by their dogs. Their heartfelt thanks is the greatest reward that I could ever ask to have,” Amy said of her 4-H experience. Each 4-H member received a $l,OOO check and a certificate from the Lebanon County 4-H Trust Fund. Youth between the ages of 8 and 19 are eligible to join the 4-H program which en courages “leam-by-doing” proj ects and activities. For more information, contact the Lebanon County Cooperative Extension office at (717) 270- 4391. Fun 4-H Nature Camp July 17 The Bradford County 4-H Environmental Camp will be held on July 17 at Mt, Pisgah State Park in West Burlington from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Any youth between the ages of 8 and 18 are welcome to attend you do not need to be a4-H mem ber. You just need to have an interest in nature. The camp is free but bring a bag lunch. Beverages will be provided. At the camp there will be work shops on wildlife, aquatic-insepts, forestry and pond life. These workshops will be Bin, hands-on activities. There also will be a scavenger hunt and nature games. The camp is organized by Penn State Cooperative Extension. Par ticipating agencies include Hie Bradford County Conservation District and the Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks. To register, call the Coopera tive Extension Office at C 717) 265-2896 by July 3. Bucks County 4-H Fashion Revue The annual Bucks County 4-H Fashion Revue was held at the Heritage Towers in Doylcstown. The participants were all mem bers rtf the Hilltown 4-H Club. The participants modeled the out fits they made. Awards were presented to the five lop models in the junior and senior divisions. Two alternates were selected in the senior divi sion and me in the junior division. Sew Smart Fabrics of Doyles town. The Souder Store of Souderton, Fabric Centers of America, hie., and F. London Textiles of Bensalem donated awards for the ceremony. Particip ants made children’s tote bags which were filled with various toys donated by Foster’s Toys of Doylcstown, Lesher’s ofPcrkasic, and Friendly Book Store of Quakertown. These tote bags were presented to a representative from A Woman’s Place during the cere mony which began at 7 pjn. Five senior and five junior win ners will participate at the South east Regional 4-H Fashion Revue on July 10 at Moravian College, Bethlehem. Winners were seniors Rachel Welsh, Elizabeth Schweit zer, Kim Reichner, Julia' Krout, and Robin Schilling and juniors Mark Smedberg, Leanne Light cap, Sharia Remick, Amber Brumbaugh, and Victoria Miller. Also participating were Chara Histand, Sophia His land, Abby Miller, and Amanda Miller. All the 4-H members participating in this year’s fashion revue are mem bers of the Hilltown 4-H Club. 4-H Members Are Ready For Fashion Revues The sounds of sewing machines have been move numerous than the first bees of summer in Lan caster County for the past few weeks. The fen kicks off on July 8 when 4-H Sewing members meet for the Lancaster County 4-H Fashion Revue. In addition to hav ing the outfits they have mmfr judged, the tailors will attend field trips to Joann Fabrics and Janell Bade Desips. The day will end with a fashion show at 7 p.m. that evening at the Farm and Home Center. For eight junior and senior members, the fen won’t end at the county level. The following day they will compete at the Capitol Region Fashion Revue held in Harrisburg. Seven from the region will earn the privilege to advance to the State 4-H Fashion Show held at Penn Slate during State Achievement Days. Lancaster 4-H Shooting Sports Gear Up For The Summer. Lancaster County 4-H shooting sports are preparing for another year of competition and fun. On July 10 archery, air rifle, and air pistol 4-H members will compete for spaces on the Lancaster Coun ty teams. Lancaster 4-H shooting sport teams have traditionally done well at 4-H State Achievement Days held at Penn Stale University in August The senior archery team has finished in first place for the oast two years. In 1995 all four A 4-H leader from Bradford County attended the 1996 Pennsylva nia State 4-H Leader’s Fbnim recently held at the Days Inn in State College. The leaders participated in workshops focusing on mpfrs that will help them become better teachers and youth counselors. Leaders and agents attending from Bradford County were Cindy Wil liams, 4-H leader and Tom Maloney, 4-H/agricultural agent. members finished as top 10 individuals. The junior archery team has recoded a first and second place finish in the last two years. Last year one coundan finished as the top junior air rifle in the slate. The public will have the opportunity to see them at their best July IS at the 4-H Fair in Lampeter. Presentation Day Set For 4-H On July 11, youth from throughout the county will demonstrate their talents in public speaking. Speeches and presenta tions cover everything from prop er hone care to ice cream making to baseball games. Every year 4-H members are judged at the county level before qualifying for the state competition. 4-H Day Camp Is An Environmental Extravaganza What do Holtwood Hydro electric Plant, animal skulls, and insects have in common? They are all a part of 4-H Day Camp to be held July 2S. Approximately 100 4-H youth from Lancaster County will spend a day at Holtwood for a day of fun and learning about the world of nature we usually overlook. 4-H’ers will get a tour of the hydroelectric facilities in the pow er plant. At another station they will get the opportunity to learn about animal skulls from Dr. Roger Wilson. At the final station Chauty Ault will teach the youth about the exciting world of insects. 4-H Fair Opens The Fair Season The fair season is rapidly approaching, so 4-H members across the county are scrambling to put the finishing touches on their projects. The first fair of the 1996 season will open Wednesday, August 14, at the Lampeters Fairgrounds. A talent show by 4-H members will lack it all off. The fair is the culmination of many hours of work for hundreds of Lancaster County 4-H’ers. Their projects, everything from pygmy goats to rockets, are judged on individual basis, not as a comparison between members. In addition to projects the 4-H fan boasts sheep, horse, and goat shows. There is plenty to eat and do at the fair. Clubs have food stands and game booths. It is also an excellent time for the public to view the accomplishments of 4-H members. On Thursday there will be pre sentations given, a sheep show, a Lancaster Farming, Saturday, July 8, 1996-821 horse show, a rocketry demonstra tion, a Seeing Eye Dog demon stration. an archery, air rifle, and air pistol demonstration, and a commodity contest This year the commodity contest will feature the egg industry. The fair opens Wednesday, August 14 at 7 pan. and runs through Friday. August For more information contact the 4-H office at (717) 394-6851. Somerset County 4-H Fashion Revue Seventy-six 4-H’ers competed on Wednesday, June 26, irr the 36th annual 4-H Fashion Revue competition held at the Somerset Area Senior High School. Thirty four of these entries were in the senior division for members 13 and older, and there were 42 entries in the junior division for those 12 years and under. Eight winners were selected in both divisions to represent Some rset County at the central regional contest which will be held on Thursday. July 11, at Ml Nittany Middle School, Boalsburg. There they will compete with die win ners from the other sixteen coun ties in the region. In the senior division, 13 members will be selected to represent the region at the state fashion revue, August 6.. The senior division winners (alphabetical, no placings) are Jes sica Ashbrook, April Coberly, Amanda Dan, Manessa Green, Sara Hillegas, Mary Kretchman, Julie Sechler, and Corby Svo navec. The senior honors group is Alison Beeghly, Sarah Flannery, Jill Fox, Natalie Foxwell, Shelby Moyer, Tessa Slifco, Jessica Stoy, Melanie Stutzman, Casey Svo navec, Kristin Wagner, and Krista Yoder. The junior division winners are Rebecca Beach ley, Ashley Hart man, Cassandra Hay, Lauren Mel vin, Michele Petenbrink, Deidra Smith, Breigh Svonavec. and Sar ah Weimer. The junior honors groups is Ashley Bittner, Stepha nie Henry, Beth Hosier, Megan Korns, Jessica Landis, Melissa Magon, Vickie Meier, Nicole San ner, Melissa Schrock, Megan Sharp, Laura Stutzman, Erika Thompson, and Amy Wagner. Clothing Trivia, a contest that measures 4-H’ers knowledge of clothing terms, sewing equipment, fabrics, etc. was held. The winners were seniors April Coberly, Nata lie Foxwell. Sara Hillegas. Delaine Swearman, and Natalie Welch, and juniors Lacey Cole man, Kayla Schrock, Melissa Schrock, Megan Simmons, and Erica Thompson.
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