Teen Council Update: 4-H Carnival

The newly formed Missoula County 4-H Teen Council has set a goal of hosting a 4-H Carnival, similar to the one held in Ravalli County. The 4-H Carnival is a fundraiser, it involves all the 4-H Clubs, and it is a fun way for the public to meet 4-H families and find out more about the program. Tentative plans are to host the Missoula 4-H Carnival sometime in September.

As part of their planning process, the 4-H Teen Council planned a trip to Corvallis to visit the Ravalli County 4-H Carnival on Saturday, March 28th. There was a great turnout for the Carnival from the citizens of Ravalli County - both gyms at the Corvallis Public Schools were jam-packed with games, prizes, and people. From the Teen Council - Isaac and I both had a great time checking out the booths, asking questions, and taking pictures to share as we promote the idea to Missoula 4-H Clubs.

Thanks to Ravalli County 4-H for allowing us to check out your event and "borrow" all your great ideas!

Rabbit Workshops - Thanks Cindy!

Big thanks to our 4-H Rabbit Superintendent, Cindy, for holding workshops for Rabbit Project members in February and March. The next workshop is scheduled for April 15th, 6-8pm, at the Extension Office. Why not bring the kids to the rabbit workshop while you head to the post office to drop off those tax forms?

Almost Overlooked: Fall 2008 4-H Horse Judging

The results of the Fall 2008 Missoula County 4-H Horse Judging Contest were not reported until the March/April 2009 Newsletter - and then we mis-reported the results! Below are the actual results from the contest. Special thanks to Flying H Stables of Missoula, and to owners Barbara and Colbert Howell and their staff and riders for the hospitality.

Results

Novice
1st Place: Adeline Richardson
2nd Place: Morgan Tucker
Junior
1st Place: Austin Patterson
2nd Place: Colter Miller
Senior
1st Place: Secora Richardson

2009 Drama Festival

Congratulations to the New Meadows 4-H Club for winning the Overall Outstanding Play award for their performance of "Who Killed Hamlet?" at the 2009 4-H Drama Festival.

New Meadows 4-H Club

The festival was held Saturday, March 7th, at the community center in Potomac. Thanks to the Potomac Valley 4-H Club for hosting the event. Special thanks to:

• Paula Marcinkowski and Cindy Arnott for serving as judges
  
• The Potomac Community Center for donating the facility
• All the homemade pie makers
• Everyone who bid on the pies to support the 4-H Ambassadors
• All the family and friends who came to support the 4-H Clubs
  

Complete Results

New Meadows 4-H Club: Who Killed Hamlet? (Craig Sodaro)

• Outstanding Actor: Garett Hueffed (Sebastian Dobbs)
• Outstanding Supporting Actor: Spencer Reh (Carl Sagaman)
• Outstanding Supporting Actress: Isabel Reh (Paula)
• Ensemble Award: Kyle Doyle (Ed Lofting), Spencer Reh, Garett Hueffed
• Set Design: Entire Club - clever use of boards; simple, effective
• Outstanding use of technology: Entire Club

Rocky Mountain Packers 4-H Club: The Way-Out Wizard of Oz (Val R. Cheatham)

• Outstanding Actor/Actress: Sam Zeiser (Dorothy)
• Outstanding Supporting Actress: Emma Swartz (Scarecrow)
• Outstanding Costume: Sandy Johnson (Wicked Witch of the North)
• Enthusiasm Award: Entire Club - team spirit and cooperation
• Set Design: Entire Club - tumble weeds, other special effects

Rocky Mountain Packers 4-H Club

Potomac Valley 4-H Club: The Ransom of Emily Jane (Carolyn Lane)

• Outstanding Actress: Annika Erickson (Emily Jane Dorset)
• Outstanding Supporting Actress: Mersaydees Cheff (Sonny Griggs)
• Ensemble Award: Entire Club - excellent performance by young actors (all 11 & under)
• Enthusiasm Award: Entire club - tremendous

Potomac Valley 4-H Club

Overall Awards

• Outstanding Play: Who Killed Hamlet?
• Outstanding Actor: Garett Hueffed
• Outstanding Actress: Annika Erickson
• Outstanding Suppording Actor: Spencer Reh
• Outstanding Supporting Actress: Emma Swartz
• Outstanding Ensemble: Kyle Doyle, Garett Hueffed, Spencer Reh
• Outstanding Special Effects: Rocky Mountain Packers 4-H Club