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Communications >> 4-H Update >>Volume 12, Number 4....................................... February 8, 2008

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:: 4-H Fiesta Ware Order Form

Registration Deadline Extended on ALL 2008 Shooting Sports Leader
Workshops

Registration deadlines have been extended on ALL of the 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Workshops.

Because of this, the registration deadline for the Pueblo County Certification Workshop has been extended to Friday Feb. 22. The revised registration form is available by clicking on the following link: Revised 2008 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Workshop Registration Form

We look forward to having another successful 4-H Shooting Sports year and training many new 4 H adult volunteers. — Jim Hamilton

4-H Fiesta Ware

The West Virginia Association of Extension 4-H Agents is selling Homer Laughlin Fiesta Ware that has been designed for the 4-H program. Click on the link above (under attachments) to view the items they have for sale and to print the order form. Please mail your order to: Jeffrey Orndorff, 612 Knapp Hall, P.O. Box 6031, Morgantown, WV 26506. Proceeds from the sale of the Fiesta Ware are being used to endow the West Virginia 4-H publication fund.

If you have any questions about any of the items, feel free to contact Jeffrey Orndorff at the following email address: jdorndorff@mail.wvu.edu. — Ellen Butler

Reminder - 4-H Scholarships Due Date Change

Please note that the deadline for all state 4-H Scholarships has been changed to April 1, 2008. This was done so your 4-H members can receive the scholarships at their high school awards programs or graduations.

The scholarships include:

• Colorado Agricultural Development Authority Scholarships
• Portouw Family 4-H Photography Scholarship
• Howard and Marjory Smith Scholarship
• Holthaus Scholarship
• Kimberling Scholarship
• Audrey Sandstead Scholarship

Please contact me at Shamera.loose@colostate.edu or call 970.491.2768 if you have questions. — Shami Loose

2008 Western National Roundup Colorado Results

As most of you know, the 2008 Western National Roundup was recently held in Denver. Colorado did very well in their competitions; below are the teams and individuals that participated in contests.

The Family & Consumer Sciences Bowl team from Adams County placed 1^st for High Team Overall. Team members included: Irene Draper, John Dueck, Paul Dueck, and Krystie Jones. The team was coached by Lulu Marie Hathaway. Paul Dueck placed 3^rd Overall High Individual.

Irene Draper, Paul Dueck, Krystie Jones and Susan McKenzie, Adams County, placed 5^th High Team Overall in the Consumer Decision Making contest. The team was coached by Lulu Marie Hathaway.

Meghan Wooldridge, Larimer County, placed 2^nd in Impromptu Speech. Caitlyn Darnell, Pueblo County, placed 3^rd in Prepared Speech.

The Elbert County Livestock Judging team placed 2^nd for High Team Overall. Team members included: Kirby Carpenter, Curtis Doubet, Garrett Liss and Dan Sewald. The team was coached by Garrett Miller. Curtis Doubet placed 1^st Overall High Individual.

Horse Classic Results

The El Paso County Horse Judging team placed 1^st for High Team Overall. Team members included Samantha Gagas, Anna Jameson, Randi Jameson, and Lisa Wermuth. Their team was coached by Jonathan Vrabec. High Individuals Overall in the Horse Judging contest were Randi Jameson (1^st), Anna Jameson (2^nd), Lisa Wermuth (3^rd) and Samantha Gagas (6^th).

In Hippology, Douglas County team members placed 2^nd High Team Overall. Members were Anna Kellogg, Hannah Mills, Kylie Osterloh and Katlin Sanderson. Kylie Osterloh placed 2^nd Overall High Individual. The team was coached by Laura Jordan.

The Larimer County Horse Bowl team, coached by Tané Leach, placed 3^rd High Team Overall. Team members included: J.J. Gunkel, Kalinda Livingston, Meghan Wooldridge and Trisha Wooldridge. Meghan Wooldridge placed 1^st Overall High Individual.

Edwin Gaffney, Arapahoe County, placed 1^st in the Horse Individual Demonstration Contest.

Kaitlin Hornig, from Pueblo County placed 1^st in the Horse Public Speaking Contest.

Congratulations to all of our participants for doing a fantastic job of representing Colorado! — Ellen Butler

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Updated Friday, February 08, 2008.