Local 4-H student Emma Stuart recently shared her display about cancer treatment at a veterinary open house at Purdue University.
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Cool Clovers demonstrate projects
GREENFIELD – The Cool Clovers 4-H Club had a meeting April 16, where several local students shared demonstrations on projects.
Sean Kelly was presiding member and 14 were in attendance at the event at Mohawk United Methodist Church. Devon Kelly and Jackson Cain were pledge leaders. Ainsley Martin made a presentation on fruits and vegetables and how many should be eaten; Alyssa Cain demonstrated pipe cleaner flowers; Grace Griffin, Chex Mix; Devon Kelly, basics of flight. Club leaders are Laura Phares, Beth Deutsch, Sarah Kelly and Lucinda Blair.
Country Kritters hosts demonstration, planning meeting
GREENFIELD – The Country Kritters 4-H club met March 13 at the Sarah Burke 4-H exhibit hall. The meeting was called to order by Claire Bishop, president. Pledge leaders were Haedyn Keith and Noele Simpson. The guest speaker was Emily Meckle, who spoke about Hancock County Poss-Abilities, an inclusive livestock-based community foster program that encourages individuals with physical, intellectual and/or emotional disabilities to be involved in the livestock community.
Other topics of discussion included Emily Grant, who spoke about the Whole Farmer, a social media page focusing and talking about farmers’ mental, physical, social and spiritual health. Ellie Raney and Katelyn Elsbury gave a cat demonstration. Katelyn Elsbury gave a speech about 4-H camp. Bishop discussed her experience becoming the 2023 Indiana State Fair Queen. The club also discussed a “kool cart” for selling ice cream treats at the upcoming fair, as well as donating supplies to Eastern Hancock teachers as a community service project. Upcoming meeting dates are May 11 and June 5.
Local student attends Purdue veterinary event
GREENFIELD – Local student Emma Stuart recently participated in Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Open House.
The school invites high school students annually to exhibit their 4-H displays and discuss their projects with visitors, members of college administration and more. The exhibit is followed by a student panel where 4-Hers can ask current veterinary students about their experiences.
Stuart’s presentation was on the Baylor University bear mascot named Lady, and how a veterinary team at Texas A&M used a new therapy to treat her cancer.
Horse, pony club names new contesting leader
GREENFIELD – Tarah Thom was recently named new contesting leader for the Hancock County 4-H Horse and Pony Club.
Thom is the daughter of Jane Smith, who is also leader of the club. Thom is a former Hancock County 4-H Horse & Pony Club member with 40 years of riding experience. She was the contesting grand champion multiple years during her 10 years in 4-H. She was also a former queen’s court member and is currently a 4-H parent.
The club met April 24 for helmet safety checks and practice in speed and action, pole bending, flag race, barrel racing. Other meetings were May 1 and May 8; the next meeting is at 6 p.m. May 15 with contesting class practice at 6 p.m. in the 4-H Horse & Pony Arena.
Kindness event set for fairgrounds
GREENFIELD – Hancock County Extension Homemakers will have their Cultivate Kindness Year In Review event at 6:15 p.m. May 24. The event will feature a catered dinner and clubs reporting their projects during Make a Difference Week. Reservations and a non-refundable $20 payment are due by May 17 to Debbie Elsbury, 528 E. 700N., Fortville, IN 46040. For questions, contact Margie Clark at 317-498-1549. The event will be at the Hancock County Fairgrounds.
