Thursday, March 1, 2012

by Jonathan Farnsworth, 11 Monroe County Shooting Sports

Shooting High

A Salute to 4-H, Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio Page 9

F.W. Schumacher Insurance Agency

140 N. Main St., Woodsfield, OH 43793

Hi! My name is Jonathan Farnsworth. I live on Farnsworth Angus Farms, Lewisville. I love farming. Last year I joined Monroe County Shooting Sports. I got to go to the Ohio State Fair. The Ohio State Fair is big and has lots of stuff to do. When I went to do my test, I thought it would be hard but it wasn't. I had a lot of fun that year. I would do it again. You should think about shooting sports for a great summer. I would like to thank the instructors, Gene and Linda Van Meenan, for all of their help. I love hunting on the farm and shooting sports has helped me to learn how to shoot safely and accurately.

740-472-0876 fwschu@sbcglobal.net Were Proud of Our 4-Hers

by Lexi Piatt, 12 Wild & Crazy Kids

Just Scrap It

Jonathan Farnsworth

Being in 4-H is a great opportunity. It lets you experience things in an entirely different way. My 4-H group is call the Wild & Crazy Kids. Most of my cousins are in that group. We always have a lot of fun, whether its going camping to the water park or just being at the meetings. Last year I took scrapbooking as my project. I started off not knowing anything about scrapbooking. I took some classes in Woodsfield with a few other girls to get tips on what to use and what to do when you scrapbook. I learned never to use glue on your pictures, to not over crowd the page with pictures and use items like buttons or beads to make the page stand out. When it was time for judging, I was very nervous, but it turned out to be not so bad after all. I received Outstanding of the Day and State Fair Qualifier. The state fair in Columbus was so much fun. I didnt win there, but the rest of the experience was so cool. I got to see all the girls that were in scrapbooking from all around Ohio. I didnt realize so many people liked scrapbooking. I think others should get involved in scrapbooking because there is no limit in creativity and it is a good way to preserve

Lexi Piatt memories over all. I think others should join 4-H because it is a lot of fun and there are so many activities to be a part of.

We Support Monroe County 4-H. Good Luck in 2012!

Georges Place

210 S. Main St. Woodsfield 740-472-5409

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4-H Is A Family Affair

by Connell McBurney, 9 Horse Whisperers

What Fun Turkeys Are

Thursday, March 1, 2012

I learned a lot about raising turkeys; like baby turkeys need to be kept in a 90 degree building. You also have to be very careful around the babies like where you step. I was very excited when I could take them to the fair. All the hard work paid off because I got Grand Champion. My experience with 4-H and the fair was fun and I think others would enjoy it too if they havent joined already.

Connell McBurney

Good Luck to All 4-Hers

Dulcie Christman by Dulcie Christman, 11 MOB Squad

My name is Dulcie Christman and I was crowned the 2011 Junior Fair Princess at the Monroe County Fair. I have been a 4-H member for seven years and am a member of the MOB Squad 4-H Club. My club advisors are Lisa Hartshorn and Tracy Blackstone. My projects include: market goats, market lambs, feeder calves and open class goats. I live with my parents Todd and Robin Christman and my six-year-old brother Cade in Jerusalem. When someone mentions the Monroe County Fair, I immediately get excited because it is one of my most favorite times of the summer. The 2011 Junior Fair was a very memorable time for me. I was so happy and felt very special that I got to be the Princess of the fair. I got to meet and talk to a lot of people. I attended a few parades in the fall and proudly represented the Monroe County Fair. It is so nice to see how family, friends, and everyone involved with 4-H and the fair take time out from their busy lives to come together during one week at the end of the summer and have some fun. When I talk with my friends I cant imagine how differently we spend our summer breaks. I really enjoy my animal projects, but the commitment is more than just a week of the fair. I bought my fair goat April when I was just nine years old and was so excited about developing a friendship with her. She finally had her babies this week and she is a wonderful mother. I cant imagine not having this as a part of my life. It becomes a family thing. My cousin Mikaela is not animal crazy but she showed rabbits and goats with help from us all, and was quite the showman. So, 4-H has a way of bringing families together. We get fresh air, exercise and work our brains without electronics. My family and I have developed such good friendships with so many people through 4-H. Throughout the year when we are in need of animal health advice, these individuals have a wealth of knowledge that have helped us a lot all because of the 4-H family connection.

Member F.D.I.C.

600 Lewisville Road, Woodsfield

740-472-1641

Thursday, March 1, 2012 1. 4-H BUDDIES and CLOVERBUDS Advisors Misty Landefeld 472-0185 Joyce Landefeld Mollie Landefeld (Cloverbud Leader) Meeting Location Westwood Landing Most Popular Projects Poultry, Dairy Feeders, Lambs, Scrapbooking, Photography, Fishing 2. BACKYARD FRIENDS Advisors Steven & Paula Eikleberry 934-2118 Tracy Eikleberry (Cloverbud Leader) Cody Simmons (Cloverbud Leader) Meeting Location Antioch Fire House Most Popular Projects Goats, Rabbits, Beef, Scrapbooking, Photography, Rockets 3. BARN BUDDIES Advisor Ronda Piatt 567-3938 or 213-4138 Meeting Location Woodsfield/Lewisville Area Most Popular Projects Horses 4. BEALLSVILLE BUSY BEES Advisors Jean Baldridge 926-1589 Amy Louden Tenice Decker Kim Nalley (Cloverbud Leader) Meeting Location Jerusalem Schoolhouse Most Popular Projects Beef, Goats, Rabbits, Dogs, Clothing 5. BETHEL COUNTRY KIDS Advisors Joe & Diane Zwick 934-2064 Shantel Zwick Jenny Kuhn (Cloverbud Leader) Meeting Location Bethel Community Center Most Popular Projects Hogs, Dairy Feeders, Scrapbooking 6. BETWEEN FRIENDS Advisors Dawn & Brad Rose 567-4004 Christina Huck Darcie Anderson (Cloverbud Leader) Meeting Location Stafford United Methodist Church Most Popular Projects Hogs, Beef, Dairy Feeders, Scrapbooking, Fishing 7. BITS & PIECES Advisors Glenda Rubel 567-3539 Audrey Clark Linda VanMeenen Teri Majors (Cloverbud Leader) Meeting Location Fairgrounds Most Popular Projects Horses, Poultry, Rabbits, Scrapbooking 8. BLUE JEAN GUYS & GALS Advisors Bonnie Kilburn 472-5841

2012 4-H CLUB LISTING

Sami Stimpert Danyel Habig Candie Weber (Cloverbud Leader) Meeting Location Lewisville Community Center Most Popular Projects Beef, Dairy Feeders, Hogs, Rabbits, Horses, First Aid, Food & Nutrition 9. BUCKEYE KIDS Advisors Shari Zimmer 472-5118 Joan Swallow Shana Hartley Stephanie Gauding (Cloverbud Leader) Meeting Location Henri Coulson Building Most Popular Projects Beef, Rabbits, Goats, Food & Nutrition, Cake Decorating, Scrapbooking 10. COUNTY LINERS Advisors Darla Hossman 472-1554 Marilyn Marley Debbie Myers (Cloverbud Leader Meeting Location Grizzle Ridge Arena Most Popular Projects Beef, Goats, Hogs, Horses, Woodworking 11. CRAZY CRITTERS Advisor Donna Haslam 525-1959 Meeting Location Woodsfield Area Most Popular Projects Goats, Rabbits, Special Interests 12. CREATOR-N-CRITTERS Advisors Samantha Brewer 926-1941 Angela Palmer Meeting Location Beallsville/Ozark Area Most Popular Projects Rabbits, Beef, Gun Safety, Archery, Food & Nutrition 13. CROSS COUNTY CLASSICS Advisors Nancy & Bruce Hamilton 472-0607 Connie & Randy Smith Meeting Location St. Slyvesters School Most Popular Projects Goats, Poultry, Rabbits, Cake Decorating 14. HIGH HOPES Advisors Heather Cecil 567-9816 Sarah Dalrymple Heidi Pfalzgraf Meeting Location Lewisville Area Most Popular Projects Hogs, Goats, Rabbits, Scrapbooking, Photography 15. HILLTOP SWISS LADS & LASSIES Advisors Alberta & Tom Winkler 458-1694 Holly Smith Kim Straub Pam Christy (Cloverbud Leader) Louann Morris (Cloverbud Leader)

A Salute to 4-H, Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio Page 11 Meeting Location Horses Hilltop Community Center 21. POWTOWN RENEGADES Most Popular Projects Advisors Rabbits, Dairy, Beef, Goats, Hogs, Pamela Pirl 458-1408 Photography, Pets, Food & Nutrition Cathy Rydozs 16. HORSE WHISPERERS Meeting Location Advisors Powhatan VFW/Powhatan Area 472-1785 Most Popular Projects Nan McBurney Susanne Grose Beef, Rabbits, Dogs, Woodworking, Art Meeting Location 22. RIVERFRONT WRANGLERS Woodsfield Area/Fairgrounds Advisors Most Popular Projects Wilma & Ron Winkler 458-1018 Horses, Poultry, Photography, Chris Glotfelty Woodworking Letisha Messenger 17. JOLLY JACKS & JILLS Meeting Location Advisors Clarington Area Meleah Morgan Most Popular Projects Connie Whiteman Beef, Goats, Hogs Tammy Ewers (Cloverbud Leader) Barbara Kline (Cloverbud Leader) 23. SHOW PROS Meeting Location Advisors Brownsville Area Jeannie & Don Dixon 472-1770 Most Popular Projects Theresa Clutter Goats, Poultry, Hogs, Rabbits, Cake Adriane Seebach Decorating Anna & Kara Dixon (Cloverbud Leaders) 18. THE MOB SQUAD Meeting Location Advisors Woodsfield, Malaga Area Lisa Hartshorn 567-3170 Most Popular Projects Tracy Blackstone Beef, Lambs, Rabbits, Hogs, Todd Christman (Cloverbud Leader) Scrapbooking Connie Williams (Cloverbud Leader) 24. WILD & CRAZY KIDS Meeting Location Advisors Wayne Community Building (School) Kathy Brown 934-2015 Most Popular Projects Beth Ann Rose Beef, Hogs, Lambs, Cake Decorating Betty Rousenberg 19. MONROE COUNTY 4-H Elizabeth Betts (Cloverbud Leader) SHOOTING SPORTS Bonnie Betts (Cloverbud Leader) Advisors Meeting Location Gene & Linda VanMeenen 567-3193 Graysville Community Center Most Popular Projects John & Angie Hupp, Jeremy Kinney, Hogs, Beef, Rabbits, Photography, Food & Mike Roberts, Jay Ward, Kate Hoover Nutrition, Woodworking Meeting Location Henri Coulson Building 25. WILDLIFE BUDDIES Most Popular Projects Advisors Archery, Rifle, Shotgun Tammy Jones 472-5477 20. MONROE TRAILBLAZERS Beth Roberts Advisors Meeting Location Gail Daniels 567-3321 Woodsfield Area (South) Jackie Urbanek (Cloverbud Leader) Most Popular Projects Meeting Location Hogs, Beef, Shooting Sports, Cats, Natural Stafford Area Resources, Arts Most Popular Projects

Matamoras Hardware

Have Fun with 4-H!

305 Main St., New Matamoras, OH 45767 Owners: Gary and Kim Bayes

740-865-3469

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Thursday, March 1, 2012