Clallam County 4-H held its annual Achievement Day on Nov. 2 at the Sequim Elks Lodge. Masters of ceremonies were Molly Gort and Ruminta Carpenter. Members and leaders were presented year pins for completion of the 2007-2008 4-H year. Leaders’ Council officers were announced: president, Judy Richmond; vice president, LaDona Wilson; treasurer, Gayle Taylor; secretary, Manon Heistand.
Scholarships went to Matthew Schuchardt, Lambchops; David Schuchardt, Lambchops; Stacey Waldrip, Energetic 4-Hers; Paul McCann, Energetic 4-Hers.
Winners of other awards were:
Alumni of the Year: Karalynn Adolphsen, Rascals 4-H Club
Leader of the Year: Laurie Davies, Sidekicks 4-H Club
Junior Leader of the Year: Marissa Wilson, Silver Spurs 4-H Club.
Teen Leader of the Year: Ruminta Carpenter, Pure Country 4-H Club.
Pat Boyes Demonstration for an outstanding demonstration given at county fair went to Molly Gort, Pure Country, and Alisa Lee, Neon Riders.
Elm Home Economics Trophy for junior and intermediate members: Jena Chamberlin, Energetic 4-Hers.
Alta Hoy Memorial for senior home economics: Jodi Chamberlin, Energetic 4-Hers
Janet Fry Outstanding 4-Her: Jodi Chamberlin, Energetic 4-Hers F. D.
Yeager Memorial for senior member: Jodi Chamberlin, Energetic 4-Hers
Andrew Kruiswyk Jr. Award for outstanding achievement for a 4-H boy: Paul McCann, Energetic 4-Hers
Livestock Achievement in the sheep, dairy, cow, swine programs: Amy Tucker, Lambchops 4-H Club.
Sheep Incentive Award for outstanding effort by a first- or second-year member: Johnny Hanson, Lambchops; Bayleigh Carpenter, Pure Country.
Horse Achievement for ability, leadership and record book: junior, Shianna Dankert, Silver Spurs; intermediate, Marissa Wilson, Silver Spurs.
Horse Incentive Award for outstanding effort by a first- or second-year member: Amanda Andrew, Silver Spurs.
Members receiving awards on their record books were:
Best Record Book for Home Economics: junior, Sarah Breitbach, Rascals; intermediate: Jena Chamberlin, Energetic 4-Hers; senior, Paul McCann, Energetic 4-Hers.
Best Record Book for Large Animal: junior, Bayleigh Carpenter, Pure Country; intermediate; Rio Mowbray, Pure Country; senior, Ruminta Carpenter, Pure Country.
Best Record Book for Horse: junior, Shianna Dankert, Silver Spurs; intermediate; Marissa Wilson, Silver Spurs; senior, Faith Rodman, Neon Riders.
Best Record Book for Science & Arts: intermediate, Emily Dybedal, Pure Country; senior; Stacey Waldrip, Energetic 4-Hers.
Best Record Book for Small Animal: junior, Jayme McIntyre, Lambchops; intermediate, Amber Robb, Sidekicks; senior, Sarah Hogoboom, Pure Country.
Members receiving county medals for their achievement at county fair in the different project areas are:
Performing Arts: Jodi Chamberlin, Energetic 4-Hers; Creative Arts: Sarah Hogoboom, Pure Country; Photography: Stacey Waldrip, Energetic 4-Hers; Clothing: Jodi Chamberlin, Energetic 4-Hers; Adventures in Family Living: Sarah Breitbach, Rascals; Woodworking: Collin West, Grannys’ Group;
Dairy: Rio Mowbray, Pure Country; Riflery/Shooting Sports: Sarah Hogoboom, Pure Country;
Archery: Kyle Richmond, Pure Country; Foods: Randy Hogoboom, Pure Country; Leadership: Molly Gort, Pure Country.
Beef: Rio Mowbray, Pure Country; Kylee Williams, Rascals; Self-determined small animal: Sarah Hogoboom, Pure Country; Randy Hogoboom, Pure Country; Poultry: Emily Dybedal, Pure Country; Cats: Brittany Baker, Grannys’ Group; Collin West, Grannys’ Group; Veterinary Science: Lilly Alexander, Rascals; Goats: Marisa Christopher, Homegrown & Growing; Tori McIntyre, Lambchops; Llama: Lauretta Walker, Pure Country; Sheep: David Schuchardt, Lambchops; Horse: Marissa Wilson, Silver Spurs; Suzanne Heistand, Pony Express; Paige Witherow, Pony Express; Haley Hodgin, Neon Riders; Christiana Webb, Show Stoppers; Rabbit: Amber Robb, Sidekicks; Cavy: Maya Dippert, Pure Country; Swine: Matthew Schuchardt, Lambchops; Citizenship for Know Your Government: Sarah Hogoboom, Pure Country; Jodi Chamberlin, Energetic 4-Hers; Achievement: Ruminta Carpenter, Pure Country.
Membership is open to everyone. Anyone interested in joining 4-H may call the 4-H office at 417-2398 or talk to any member or leader.
