Friday, April 24, 2009

Sheriff's Posse and 4-H Members ride in Bonner Superfund Run

On April 18, 2009, the Bonner Superfund Run drew over 160 runners aged 4 to 80. With perfect weather, the runners participated in 1-mile, 5K and 10K events. From the Rocky Mountain Packers 4-H Club, Sandy and Allysa Morris, and Michelle and Morgan Tucker put on their running shoes to compete in the 10K race. Morgan and Allysa placed 1st and 2nd in their age division. Congratulations!

Local sponsors and volunteers were generous; providing money, support, food and prizes. Rocky Mountain Packers Vyonne Moran, Jacob Moran and Lori Zeiser manned a water station on Rustic Road. The event was closed by a horse-mounted Color Guard consisting of riders from the Missoula County Sheriff's Posse and a few 4-H members. Austin Patterson proudly carried the 4-H flag, and Hope Sands, Cherrokee Sands and Kole Swartz rode in the grand community display of nearly 20 uniformed riders. What a great way to celebrate and show appreciation for the new bike/pedestrian and equestrian trails in the Bonner/Turah area!

Pictured below carrying the 4-H flag, Austin Patterson riding Boomer is followed by Shannon Patterson riding Star and Hope Sands riding Doc.
Thanks to Judy Matson for the photo, and to Darlene Patterson for the information.

Friday, April 17, 2009

4-H/FFA Hog Project weigh-in: A Pig Success!

It was a beautiful Thursday afternoon, we weighed 174 pigs (52 doubles), and we were finished on time! Huge thanks to Jim, Margie, Mr. Andres, Penny, Renae, Lajene, Robin, Lisa, Richie, Jordan, the Ailports, and all the FFA and 4-H helpers whose names I can't remember (sorry).

While I didn't actually arrive until almost 6:15, Andres tells me things kicked off about 3, and we were headed out by 8:15. Thanks to everyone for showing up on time. Good luck with your projects between now and the Fair. See you there!