Spring 2009 - Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development
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1. Line Supplement To The Alberta 4 H Magazine BY JESS HAINSTOCK Editor Alberta 4 H Magazine Communication and Resource Development Specialist 4 H and Agriculture Education Branch Thank you to all who submitted articles to be published in the winter edition of the Alberta 4 H Magazine Keep up the great job sending in articles Due to a limit in the size of the magazine the following articles could not be published in the spring 2009 version Recipients Of Alberta 4 Award Of Excellence Numbers Over 1000 1 What Memories Are Made Of East Central Regional 2 The History Goes Back 1919 2 Speak Up Lacombe 4 H Dairy Members Excel At Communications 2 Thank You Telus For Your Generous Support Of The Lethbridge And District 4 h Show And Sale 3 Newell District 4 H Junior Council 3 YEE HA The Outlaws Kick Off The Year 4 Dont Lose Your Head 4 Cleaning Temporary Internet Files 5 Expressing 4 H 6 Recipients Of Alberta 4 Award Of Excellence Numbers Over 1000 Congratulations to all Award of Excellence recipients in 2008 the numbers are now in and totaled and it is official Alberta 4 H members excel in their communication community service and project work and leadership skills Last year the achievements of 1 053 members wer2. Some basic guidelines for fitting a helmet are The helmet should fit around the entire skull and sit just above the eyebrows e It should feel snug but not uncomfortably tight If the helmet is gently wiggled the skin around the forehead should move with it e All straps must be comfortably fastened Normal conversation should not be affected however an action such as yawning should pull down on the helmet e If the helmet needs additional foam padding for more secure fit choose a smaller size or another model The helmet s fit will relax a little with use so a snug fit is essential ON LINE SUPPLEMENT TO THE ALBERTA 4 H MAGAZINE SPRING 2009 Incorrect Correct Care and Storage Extreme heat temperatures will damage the foam in a helmet For this reason a riding helmet should not be stored where temperatures can exceed 40 degrees Celsius This includes a vehicle during the summer Helmets should also be stored away from solvents and other chemicals such as bug repellent as these products can damage straps and plastics To clean a helmet use a mild detergent on the exterior for hard shell helmets or use a brush on velvet Helmet deodorizers and cleaners are available and are recommended for the inner lining Horseback riding is an inherently dangerous sport and while riders accept that risk studies have proven that helmets can reduce risk and severity of brain injury if they are used and used properl
3. for the Brook s Food Bank many items were collected in the drive and the Cow Country Judging Club won a free pizza party for collecting the most food items We give many thanks to Courtney Webb and Coralee Frisk for all their work For Christmas the Junior Council put on a Curl and Twirl Christmas party First everyone curled and afterward with huge appetites enjoyed pizza snacks and pop Then it was the Secret Santa gift exchange which led to the dance which is how the night wrapped up Many thanks to Courtney Webb Katie Musgrove Seamus Good and to last year s club president Caitlin Gillen whos now in college for coming out to lend a helping hand In the New Year Junior Council put on a Public Speaking Clinic and Stacy Kading taught about how to do Presentations great fun was had when making chocolate pudding and Katie Musgrove taught about prepared speeches and impromptus On February 14 Junior Council rented a bus and organized a ski trip to Castle Mountain Everyone had a wonderful day as the weather was perfect though the whole club wishes a speedy recovery to Chad Stopanski A special thank you to Adriane Good for all of her hard work On March 29 we had a Grooming and Showing Clinic at the Silver Sage Community Corral in Brooks and we are currently planning a fundraiser dinner and show night in June or July SPRING 2009 The Outlaws Kick Off The Year BY STACEY and GREG SCH
4. years Winter Camp and we ll see you all next year Also a big thanks goes to the Circle Square Ranch staff for having us out to their facilities The History Goes Back To 1919 BY RILEY SHARP East Lacombe Multi 4 H Club East Lacombe Multi 4 H Club turns 90 this year We encourage any past members to come to the party It will be held on June 13 2009 at the Agriculture Society Pavilion in Lacombe There will be a reunion and tea around 3 00 p m with supper at 6 00 a brief program at 8 00 and a dance to follow from 9 00 p m to 1 00 a m For more information please contact Edie Biggelaar at etbig telus net or 403 885 4433 or Allison and Annettte Zuidhof at mazuidhof albertahighspeed net or 403 885 4074 We look forward to seeing you all there Speak Up Lacombe 4 H Dairy Members Excel At Communications BY ANIKA PIERIK Club Reporter Congratulations to every member of the Lacombe 4 H Dairy Club who did an amazing job on their speeches Ryan Vanderlinde s speech What is Ice Hockey placed third Adam Hulsman s talk on Littering placed second and Carson Klugist whose speech was titled My Disney Cruise Trip placed first in the junior competition Jocelyn Hulsman received third for her speech on World Hunger Henriet van de Brake who questioned Why Does it Have to be so Hard placed second and Mariah Schuurman with her speech The Heat is On was given first plac
5. ABER Howdy yall The Outlaws 4 H Horse Club is kicking off the year The Outlaws has had a lot of activities and can t wait till show season so that they can show off what they have learned The Outlaws completed their public speaking competitions on February 1 and there were some amazing speeches however the judges could only pick winner for each junior intermediate and senior category Did they ever have a hard time deciding The members are having an amazing time with their Western Coach Dean and the English coach Marie Ellen despite us having some sad members on account of the cool weather BUURRRR Dont Lose Your Head BY KENDA LUBECK Farm Safety Coordinator Statistics prove that the single most effective way to reduce the risk of head trauma while riding a horse is to wear an approved helmet designed for equestrian activities It s about your head Use it or lose it Design Equestrian helmets protect a rider s head in two ways they reduce penetration by sharp objects and they absorb some of the force giving the head a cushion and increasing stopping distance All models of ASTM approved and SEI certified helmets are tested to ensure that the helmet is up to safety standards equestrian Equestrian helmets are built differently than those intended for other sports They cover more of a rider s head and are designed to take into account possible terrain speeds and objects specific to hor
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7. e recognized with 364 Bronze 104 Silver 344 Gold and 241 Platinum Awards of Excellence awards being given out A few things to remember about Awards of Excellence please order your awards with plenty of leeway as regional offices only process orders once a month and once ordered delivery can take anywhere from three to six weeks Award of Excellence awards are handed out according to a member s yearly diary points so be thorough and diligent about filling out your diaries Alberta 4 H Legacy Builders ATB Financial Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development Canada Safeway and UFA Cooperative Limited as well as the Alberta 4 H Partners support the Award of Excellence program Warden 4 H Light Horse member Erin Leduc receives her Silver Award of Excellence from ATB Financial representative Laurie Schlecker left and Warden 4 H Light Horse leader Laurie Maycher right ON LINE SUPPLEMENT TO THE ALBERTA 4 H MAGAZINE SPRING 2009 What Memories Are Made Of East Central Regional Winter Camp BY TED ANDREW Key Member All 4 H members have their memories of camp and on February 20 22 more than 90 East Central junior members made their own memories when they attended the East Central Regional Winter Camp The program at Circle Square Ranch brought members from all over the region for a weekend of fun and making new friends The first night saw the members being versed in the details of the weekend and being i
8. e in the intermediate competition Also congratulations to Richard Lawrence who received third for his speech Should I Stay or Should I Go Metty van de Brake talked about Little Things Big Deal and placed second and Michelle Schuurman who was awarded first in the senior competition spoke on The Universal Disease Some great speeches were heard and again congratulations to all Members of the Lacombe 4 H Dairy Club who placed second or first in the public speaking competition went on to compete at the Zone on February 27 ON LINE SUPPLEMENT TO THE ALBERTA 4 H MAGAZINE SPRING 2009 Thank You Telus For Your Generous Support Of The Lethbridge And District 4 H Show And Sale BY MELANIE DANIELS and ROBYN BEAZLEY Members of the Lethbridge and District 4 H Show and Sale Committee Our members parents and leaders would like to recognize TELUS for their generous donation in our community TELUS has supported our show for a couple of years and we greatly appreciate their dedication to 4 H and our annual achievement day and Sale We are thrilled to use this contribution to pay expenses related to our achievement day from buying local shavings to covering the cost of advertising on a Lethbridge radio station Due to the rising costs that all 4 H clubs and districts have and will continue to experience we are very appreciative of all of the sponsorship and donations that our communities provide We sal
9. ntroduced to their group of high energy counselors Then it was off to bed to get rested for a big day After breakfast members who were divided into small groups went through the in house sessions which included crafts horseback riding outdoor games and rock climbing When lunch was done delegates chose their preferred Select a Session They had a choice of dance outdoor cooking ringette and Teddy Fun which replaced sledding Members had a ton of fun in their chosen activities showing high levels of energy throughout the entire day After the activities came to an end it was time for the costume supper Members came dressed in either hillbilly clothes or around the world garb Campfire songs and a game of Navy Seals both of which were planned by the counselors followed dinner and then it was hayride time If you thought that the members would be tired from campfire but you would be wrong We sang laughed and smiled all the way through the ride and when the sled came to a stop it was off to bed In the morning after breakfast and packing there was another round of outside games with Sardines and Penguin Tag Then it was time for a 4 H Awareness session campers ran all over the Ranch s property answering questions prepared by the counselors Following that it was time for the routine evaluations some lunch and then the trip home The staff hopes everyone had a memorable time at this
10. seback riding They are built to skid rather than stick over rough terrain and to absorb impacts created by sharp objects such as a horse s hoof or rock They are also designed to be secured properly to a rider s head and are light enough to not interfere with a rider s balance Structure Because a riding helmet will absorb the force of a blow or fall the foam padding is destructible Once a helmet has absorbed an impact could be a fall from a horse or simply being dropped on to a hard surface from a distance of more than two feet the foam padding condenses and never regains its original shape It will no longer provide adequate protection For this reason once a helmet has been through a fall or direct impact of any sort it must be replaced it also needs to be replaced at least every five years as the foam deteriorates over time and becomes less effective All ASTM SEI helmets contain a manufacturer s date with the SEI seal For those helmets that have been impacted some manufacturers offer replacements at a reduced price This information should be contained in the box with the helmet in a Users Manual or on a tag attached to the helmet The original receipt is usually required to take advantage of this policy Fit How a helmet fits the rider s head has a direct impact on how well it protects A properly fitted well adjusted and correctly positioned helmet is likely to remain in place during an accident
11. ute TELUS for helping to develop our members and for creating a successful achievement day Ihe members truly appreciate being able to display their projects and hard work from the 4 H year Once again thank you very much to TELUS and all of our sponsors donators and volunteers of the Lethbridge and District 4 H Show and Sale We could not do it without YOU Lethbridge and District Show and Sale left to right Rosella Juhasz Telus representative and General Leader of the Milk River 4 H Beef Club presents Melanie Daniels president of the Lethbridge and District 4 H Beef Committee and Leader of the Raymond 4 H Beef Club with a 4000sponsorship cheque from Telus ON LINE SUPPLEMENT TO THE ALBERTA 4 H MAGAZINE Newell District 4 H Junior Council It has been an exciting start for this year s Newell Junior Council Our first meeting was held in October where Coralee Fisk was elected as our new President Katie Musgrove was elected as Vice President Stacey Kading as Treasurer and Adriane Good as Secretary Tracy Musgrove is staying on as Parent Leader The Council has a good mix of new faces and returning faces to act as representatives from the many different 4 H clubs the county of Newell Great representation First Junior Council organized a Judging Clinic that was held at Bow Slope It was well attended and afterwards there were wonderful Tim Horton donuts to feast on There was also a Food Drive Competition
12. y It s a no brainer For more information on helmet safety and other farm safety related inquires visit www agric gov ab ca farmsafety or contact Kenda at 780 538 5606 ON LINE SUPPLEMENT TO THE ALBERTA 4 H MAGAZINE Cleaning Temporary Internet Files When you are checking out the Alberta 4 H web site and you find that your computer is taking a long time to load a web page or your computer seems slower than it was before now is time to clean out your Temporary Internet Files by following the instructions below It is good housekeeping task you should be doing at least once a week to avoid problems make your surfing the web easier and to keep your computer relatively free of temporary internet files Be sure you only have one window of Internet Explorer open when performing this task Click on Tools then Internet Options General Security Privacy Content Connections Programs Advanced r Home page fou can change which to use for your home page Address AWA agnic goy ab ca apoe Use Current Use Default Use Blank Temporary Internet files Pages you view on the Internet stored in special folder a for quick viewing later Delete Cookies Delete Files Settings History The History folder contains links to pages you ve visited for 8 quick access to recently viewed pages
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